ILL NEVER FORGET phone call last October Larry Bill Can fly Ao-scale 737 200 400 series 400 would better easier hide fans Nope gotta 200 What movie-worthy events wondered hanging up phone could possibly have 737 involved mind raced knew onethe Aloha Air disaster dont think anyone will forget horrifying im age crippled airlinerthe passengers strapped seats brave crew fighting bring back safety literally plucking deaths jaws As know have active film industry past nine years helping out stunts cant done full-size aircraft company Larry Jolly Model Products consists team dedicated modelers ready take tough assignment comes along tale exciting recent proj ects begins surprise October phone call project called Miracle Landing After teams initial meetings directors decided LJMP would produce flying replica stricken Boeing 737 airliner Since movie made television budget time constraints would have 60 days design construct fly 10 x 10-ft flying model crippled air craft addition budget dictated though would play crucial part film model could built fly ing approach landing taxi sequences would done miniature diTop picture No 723 rotates takeoff during flight tests looking world like real thing 0 course haa looK real tO l5 its role simulating heavily damaged Boeing 737 200 Aloha Air disaster television film Left Taxi tests almost too short run way Sepulveda Basin flying site full-size 737 200 has small wings Its size designing Scale model fly properly challenge saw frustration disasterand ultimately great success model ready 60 day could builtno backup Modern materials skill dedication LJMP crew brought project fruition Right Flight tests cam eras rolling Mile Square comfortable longer runway Budget constraints dictated shooting first flight tests 98 Model Aviation rector finicky stickler authen ticity couldnt fudge damage aircraft reluctantly agreed let us increase size nacelles 20 per cent external detail bold up required tight shots Finally produce full crew passenger comple ment plus side film company solid fiberglass Ao-scale 737 could use plug molding own fiber glass parts plug pretty close scale big time-saver As projects dele gated work among team such way subassemblies came gether same time allowing us meet deadline engineering accom plished Jim Jolly Kent McKenna myself Bart Frazee made molds glass parts Jim Jolly Dennis Brandt made nacelle plugs Kent McKenna Ken Williams cut foam wings stabs point Kent took wings stabs took over fuse lage rest team helping could commenced assembly airframe model completed five weeks spare time work hold ing down full-time day jobs during con struction phase fuselage nacelles vertical stabilizer laid up epoxy fi berglass S-glass reinforcement necessary fuselage weighed 11 pounds bare outstanding consider ing constructed three sections measures over 10 feet long 16 inches diameter S-glass laid up longitudinally around barrellike formers reinforcement really helped stiffen fuselage kept oil can ning minimum Kent cut wings stabs 2-lb white foam decided construct wing piece help make model solid keep weight down Though its fairly good-sized craft 737 has compara tively small wing Ducted fan oper ation filming wing loading constantly minds wing cores cut five pieces wing cen ter panel tip mated center section would bolt fuselage Ini tially main center panel tack glued left right center panels added unidirectional fiberglass spar caps sheeted upper surface %2 balsa went bottom added /2-in full-depth spar constructed A-in end-grain balsa capped both sides A-in plywood unidirec tional fiberglass between balsa ply wood main wing spar doubled main landing gear support rest wing constructed standard foamand-balsa format always using unidirec tional strips under /32 balsa sheeting building airframe Steve Korney Hurricane Fans build ing power plants decided needed pulling power far needed top speed As result Steve sug gested six-bladed tractor fan unit pow ered Rossi 91s Picco carbs nacelles designed inter nal firewall accept Hurricane fan unit bell mouth slips place November 1990 99 tuli-size 77 iiying tnrougn ciouas model flying through vaporized kerosene clouds generated Hollywood smoke ma chines Its impossible tell difference Piloting tricky plane would some times out sight several seconds Close-up faithfully recreated damaged fuselage No 723 authors Wile carolyn responsible executing interior detail work Including passengers crew modeled after actors used production movie remarkable lob Len ne LJmIr iugni jeam seen nere assemuing puane preparailon series OT TiEgni snois uy iniravisuori 01 flUuIyWUUU WILE] Mesa director Flight-prepping model size team effort Right Things dont always go smoothlyl actually secona crash endured model its team right engine died just plane rotated takeoff Thanks unidirectional fiberglass con struction airplane back air following week flew flawlessly through remainder shooting except during dive sequence uncontrollable flutter almost caused total disaster plane recovered landed perfectly disconnected left aileron eled after actors used filming wings stabs MonoKoted alu minum gray Coverite press-on chrome used slats nacelles initially skeptical applying presson chrome bare fiberglass Greg Ford proved little practice film easily wrapped around compound curves nacelles stayed put fuselage painted K&B Superpoxy trim stripes accomplished MonoKote trim sheets completed 737 required no nose weight Because Rossi 91s have huge appetites ran two Sullivan 24-oz tanks center fuselage 7-oz Vi olett saddle tank nacelle gave us 31 oz fuel engine approx imately nine minutes flight time day arrived first in-flight film ing yet fly monster 737 norm test fly model before film ing model considered impor tant movie werent permitted test fly camera running Thats never going happen again caused lot undue stress vast quanti ties wasted time Unfortunately case Kent Ken worked last 42 hours straight complete model morning shoot met Sepulveda Basin oaly worried about model wasnt sure Sepulvedas 400-ft runway would long enough Initial flight tempts disappointing 737 accelerated quickly would pitch suddenly try climb vertically tail-heavy didnt expect one-to-one performance screaming Hurricanes el evator refused lower nose end first day damaged nose gear no successful flights over eight seconds durationvery embarrassing tiring Back shop night circled round oddly lethargic creation time massive head-scratching session dont remember suggested check tail plane incidence quick check showed 10 degrees negative angle attack No wonder elevators couldnt get nose down Since knew calculated five degrees incidence Continued page 102 Left The plug used mold fiberglass fuselage vertical stabilizer windows added show mold plug started life 1A-scaie solId fiberglass travel-agency-type model belonging film company Right completed basic components fiberglass fuselage molded three sections fin engine nacelles along foam wings stabilizerand Hurricane fans departure true scale reluctantly agreed film director 20%-larger nacelles required house fans Left A corner LJMP shop engine nacelies can seen taking shape Right Kent McKenna Ken Williams showing off 737 Pasadena iMS show after successfully portrayed its full-size counterpart movie model took fist place Giant Scale Best Show fans Hurricane six-biaded tractor units model used NACA 2417 main wing section Robert -scale pneumatic main gear retracts employed plane controlled Futaba PCM 8-channel radio talking 13 servos oweCtOr Giia~efltef Systel9 29 Wpe tAVe ornecteted paVe Moe% ~aper se~S avalabe reCeiver $1 meant haste either miscal culated snistraced stabilizer datumlocating lines Kent Dennis quickly reduced stabs angle attack also arranged film company fly model private over weekend After spending Sunday afternoon test running fans convinced power problem side developing over 14 lb static thrust reassurance modifi cations repairs complete raced Mile Square beat sun sank quickly west rapid assembly preflight check showed ready go Kent Steve fired engines poised get ship airborne No movie project remember thinking ever gotten best us though 737 trying pretty hard wasnt going beat us eased throttles forward signaled Randy release plane 737 ac celerated nose lightened just before After ground roll about 300 ft began slowly rotate model take off nose came up suddenly model off accelerating lowered nose little make sure elevator working Applying forward pressure watched reassured 737 followed command went level flight loud cheer assembled off flight testing largest ducted fans take air success fully 737 flew surprisingly well impressively responsiveso well fact no trims required sun verge setting knew Id have land soon third trip around field reduced power commenced landing approach model suddenly veered left downwind leg hitting sick feeling takes over realize youve lost control Try might plane definitely showed symptoms being fail-safe mode Miraculously though 737 straight ened out adjacent runways flew groundyou couldnt call landing since no flare merely turned left throttled back made ground contact slight left-wing nose-down atti tude couldnt believe emotions roller-coastered joy extreme dis may back again model dam aged again least achieved con trolled flight knew shed fly again Back shop shattered fan nose gear destroyed scratches left wing fuselage destroyed looked pretty sad wing forward total repair including painting took four us less 16 hours complete Futaba took look radio found cracked receiver crystal crystal changed rest system checked out Though cant sure system wasnt damaged crash can tell no further radio mysteries en countered Continued page 104 102 Model Aviation G1V09 YOU _____ LISTED FM AMA j99 DUALCONVRECEIVER Call MOJ $595 P & SaleS Ta%tO U khFCFTM RIO USA Inc models fill need hotdog show-off sport plane Knife edge take-offs flat spins snaps anything can Wing foam Fuselage Tail lite ply balsa Builds quick lands like trainer Flying weight 10 lbs 184I 13 lbs 192I Ohio OHIO SUPERSTAR PRODUCTS INC 11376 RIDGEWAY ROADKENSINGTON OHIO 44427 216-223-1950 Sepulveda Basin again site some approach shots simu lated flight out clouds wish could have seen Hollywood smoke machines action Dynajet-powered babies vaporize kerosene thick white smoke taking few seconds put up substantial smoke screen game plan called us fly race horse circuits around field spe cial effects guys put up broken smoke simulate clouds 737 really behaving started got aloft flew time asked getting pretty comfortable model despite fact virtually took whole runway take off land cameramen doing artsy things Kent getting lot 737 pilot copilot time thing made us little jumpy As flew through fake clouds craft would go IFR instrument flight rules five eight seconds time Ears tensed strained keep track 737 dense foglike condi tions happened Booming out everything looked great director told us needed flight really wish hadnt said earshot ol 723 next 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flying IPresident Executive Director maxi-1 will have completed successful radio equipmum permissible takeoff weight models 1855ment ground range check before first flight of21 will assure flying area safely clear Ilbsa new repaired modelof utility wires poles 6 I will fly model unless identified 2 will fly model aircraft presence 3 will assure flying area safely clear name address AMA number spectators until become qualified flier un- non-essential participants spectators model Note does apply models less assisted experienced helper before permitting engine started L meward Its no exaggeration describe land ing followed perfect almost impossible tell 737 stopped fly ing wheels started rolling As ship rolled down runway nose-high director yelled words weary crew des perately needed hear Thats wrap hard time holding back tears ship slowed stop done endured overcome bad times ac complished what couldnt have done other way Pushing model back pits Kent glanced over ob viously too much 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ILL NEVER FORGET phone call last October Larry Bill Can fly Ao-scale 737 200 400 series 400 would better easier hide fans Nope gotta 200 What movie-worthy events wondered hanging up phone could possibly have 737 involved mind raced knew onethe Aloha Air disaster dont think anyone will forget horrifying im age crippled airlinerthe passengers strapped seats brave crew fighting bring back safety literally plucking deaths jaws As know have active film industry past nine years helping out stunts cant done full-size aircraft company Larry Jolly Model Products consists team dedicated modelers ready take tough assignment comes along tale exciting recent proj ects begins surprise October phone call project called Miracle Landing After teams initial meetings directors decided LJMP would produce flying replica stricken Boeing 737 airliner Since movie made television budget time constraints would have 60 days design construct fly 10 x 10-ft flying model crippled air craft addition budget dictated though would play crucial part film model could built fly ing approach landing taxi sequences would done miniature diTop picture No 723 rotates takeoff during flight tests looking world like real thing 0 course haa looK real tO l5 its role simulating heavily damaged Boeing 737 200 Aloha Air disaster television film Left Taxi tests almost too short run way Sepulveda Basin flying site full-size 737 200 has small wings Its size designing Scale model fly properly challenge saw frustration disasterand ultimately great success model ready 60 day could builtno backup Modern materials skill dedication LJMP crew brought project fruition Right Flight tests cam eras rolling Mile Square comfortable longer runway Budget constraints dictated shooting first flight tests 98 Model Aviation rector finicky stickler authen ticity couldnt fudge damage aircraft reluctantly agreed let us increase size nacelles 20 per cent external detail bold up required tight shots Finally produce full crew passenger comple ment plus side film company solid fiberglass Ao-scale 737 could use plug molding own fiber glass parts plug pretty close scale big time-saver As projects dele gated work among team such way subassemblies came gether same time allowing us meet deadline engineering accom plished Jim Jolly Kent McKenna myself Bart Frazee made molds glass parts Jim Jolly Dennis Brandt made nacelle plugs Kent McKenna Ken Williams cut foam wings stabs point Kent took wings stabs took over fuse lage rest team helping could commenced assembly airframe model completed five weeks spare time work hold ing down full-time day jobs during con struction phase fuselage nacelles vertical stabilizer laid up epoxy fi berglass S-glass reinforcement necessary fuselage weighed 11 pounds bare outstanding consider ing constructed three sections measures over 10 feet long 16 inches diameter S-glass laid up longitudinally around barrellike formers reinforcement really helped stiffen fuselage kept oil can ning minimum Kent cut wings stabs 2-lb white foam decided construct wing piece help make model solid keep weight down Though its fairly good-sized craft 737 has compara tively small wing Ducted fan oper ation filming wing loading constantly minds wing cores cut five pieces wing cen ter panel tip mated center section would bolt fuselage Ini tially main center panel tack glued left right center panels added unidirectional fiberglass spar caps sheeted upper surface %2 balsa went bottom added /2-in full-depth spar constructed A-in end-grain balsa capped both sides A-in plywood unidirec tional fiberglass between balsa ply wood main wing spar doubled main landing gear support rest wing constructed standard foamand-balsa format always using unidirec tional strips under /32 balsa sheeting building airframe Steve Korney Hurricane Fans build ing power plants decided needed pulling power far needed top speed As result Steve sug gested six-bladed tractor fan unit pow ered Rossi 91s Picco carbs nacelles designed inter nal firewall accept Hurricane fan unit bell mouth slips place November 1990 99 tuli-size 77 iiying tnrougn ciouas model flying through vaporized kerosene clouds generated Hollywood smoke ma chines Its impossible tell difference Piloting tricky plane would some times out sight several seconds Close-up faithfully recreated damaged fuselage No 723 authors Wile carolyn responsible executing interior detail work Including passengers crew modeled after actors used production movie remarkable lob Len ne LJmIr iugni jeam seen nere assemuing puane preparailon series OT TiEgni snois uy iniravisuori 01 flUuIyWUUU WILE] Mesa director Flight-prepping model size team effort Right Things dont always go smoothlyl actually secona crash endured model its team right engine died just plane rotated takeoff Thanks unidirectional fiberglass con struction airplane back air following week flew flawlessly through remainder shooting except during dive sequence uncontrollable flutter almost caused total disaster plane recovered landed perfectly disconnected left aileron eled after actors used filming wings stabs MonoKoted alu minum gray Coverite press-on chrome used slats nacelles initially skeptical applying presson chrome bare fiberglass Greg Ford proved little practice film easily wrapped around compound curves nacelles stayed put fuselage painted K&B Superpoxy trim stripes accomplished MonoKote trim sheets completed 737 required no nose weight Because Rossi 91s have huge appetites ran two Sullivan 24-oz tanks center fuselage 7-oz Vi olett saddle tank nacelle gave us 31 oz fuel engine approx imately nine minutes flight time day arrived first in-flight film ing yet fly monster 737 norm test fly model before film ing model considered impor tant movie werent permitted test fly camera running Thats never going happen again caused lot undue stress vast quanti ties wasted time Unfortunately case Kent Ken worked last 42 hours straight complete model morning shoot met Sepulveda Basin oaly worried about model wasnt sure Sepulvedas 400-ft runway would long enough Initial flight tempts disappointing 737 accelerated quickly would pitch suddenly try climb vertically tail-heavy didnt expect one-to-one performance screaming Hurricanes el evator refused lower nose end first day damaged nose gear no successful flights over eight seconds durationvery embarrassing tiring Back shop night circled round oddly lethargic creation time massive head-scratching session dont remember suggested check tail plane incidence quick check showed 10 degrees negative angle attack No wonder elevators couldnt get nose down Since knew calculated five degrees incidence Continued page 102 Left The plug used mold fiberglass fuselage vertical stabilizer windows added show mold plug started life 1A-scaie solId fiberglass travel-agency-type model belonging film company Right completed basic components fiberglass fuselage molded three sections fin engine nacelles along foam wings stabilizerand Hurricane fans departure true scale reluctantly agreed film director 20%-larger nacelles required house fans Left A corner LJMP shop engine nacelies can seen taking shape Right Kent McKenna Ken Williams showing off 737 Pasadena iMS show after successfully portrayed its full-size counterpart movie model took fist place Giant Scale Best Show fans Hurricane six-biaded tractor units model used NACA 2417 main wing section Robert -scale pneumatic main gear retracts employed plane controlled Futaba PCM 8-channel radio talking 13 servos oweCtOr Giia~efltef Systel9 29 Wpe tAVe ornecteted paVe Moe% ~aper se~S avalabe reCeiver $1 meant haste either miscal culated snistraced stabilizer datumlocating lines Kent Dennis quickly reduced stabs angle attack also arranged film company fly model private over weekend After spending Sunday afternoon test running fans convinced power problem side developing over 14 lb static thrust reassurance modifi cations repairs complete raced Mile Square beat sun sank quickly west rapid assembly preflight check showed ready go Kent Steve fired engines poised get ship airborne No movie project remember thinking ever gotten best us though 737 trying pretty hard wasnt going beat us eased throttles forward signaled Randy release plane 737 ac celerated nose lightened just before After ground roll about 300 ft began slowly rotate model take off nose came up suddenly model off accelerating lowered nose little make sure elevator working Applying forward pressure watched reassured 737 followed command went level flight loud cheer assembled off flight testing largest ducted fans take air success fully 737 flew surprisingly well impressively responsiveso well fact no trims required sun verge setting knew Id have land soon third trip around field reduced power commenced landing approach model suddenly veered left downwind leg hitting sick feeling takes over realize youve lost control Try might plane definitely showed symptoms being fail-safe mode Miraculously though 737 straight ened out adjacent runways flew groundyou couldnt call landing since no flare merely turned left throttled back made ground contact slight left-wing nose-down atti tude couldnt believe emotions roller-coastered joy extreme dis may back again model dam aged again least achieved con trolled flight knew shed fly again Back shop shattered fan nose gear destroyed scratches left wing fuselage destroyed looked pretty sad wing forward total repair including painting took four us less 16 hours complete Futaba took look radio found cracked receiver crystal crystal changed rest system checked out Though cant sure system wasnt damaged crash can tell no further radio mysteries en countered Continued page 104 102 Model Aviation G1V09 YOU _____ LISTED FM AMA j99 DUALCONVRECEIVER Call MOJ $595 P & SaleS Ta%tO U khFCFTM RIO USA Inc models fill need hotdog show-off sport plane Knife edge take-offs flat spins snaps anything can Wing foam Fuselage Tail lite ply balsa Builds quick lands like trainer Flying weight 10 lbs 184I 13 lbs 192I Ohio OHIO SUPERSTAR PRODUCTS INC 11376 RIDGEWAY ROADKENSINGTON OHIO 44427 216-223-1950 Sepulveda Basin again site some approach shots simu lated flight out clouds wish could have seen Hollywood smoke machines action Dynajet-powered babies vaporize kerosene thick white smoke taking few seconds put up substantial smoke screen game plan called us fly race horse circuits around field spe cial effects guys put up broken smoke simulate clouds 737 really behaving started got aloft flew time asked getting pretty comfortable model despite fact virtually took whole runway take off land cameramen doing artsy things Kent getting lot 737 pilot copilot time thing made us little jumpy As flew through fake clouds craft would go IFR instrument flight rules five eight seconds time Ears tensed strained keep track 737 dense foglike condi tions happened Booming out everything looked great director told us needed flight really wish hadnt said earshot ol 723 next takeoff model seemed just tad slower coming off line Sure enough just rotated takeoff right fan died Picture monster hang ing air nose high right engine silent left engine full powerand enough rudder hold back inevitable Talk about authenticity Watching model rotate nose-down position strike ground fuselage severing front wing left nacelle detached miniature bodies hurtled through air like watching full-size 737 crash uncanny almost morbid sick almost ready give up Like FAA Accident Investigation team went action Once precious piece recovered team again con verged shop figure out next move decided repairs possi ble should able accom plish upcoming week Actually repairs mainly cosmetic Using unidirectional fiberglass under wing skins paid off handsomely Though model hit hard twice wing structure hadnt failed get plane back camera condi tion next film session go Mile Square landing taxi shots relieved because large amount landing space available first time did have problems chances could get model down During last repairs desperate time motivation being low point opted hardware store Krylon rather Superpoxy Kent saw spray-canning over repaired area shook head Hey man adContinued page 198 104 Model Aviation TEGHTAPE PROUDLY PRESENTS fMASAQINg cYITA STERJ * FINEST QUALITY MASKING KIT ON THE MARKET * LOWTACK LEAKPROOF ADHESIVE TAPE * EACH KIT CONTAINS THREE 36 YD ROLLS OF VINYL MASK2 TWO 72YD ROLLS OF POLY MASK/.& % * THREE 6OYD ROLLS OF FINE-LINE MASK * FINE-LINECRISPEDGE CUT STRIPING & DESIGN * CONFORMITY TO ALL MASKING SITUATIONS * FREE tOil * FOR USE WITH NITRATE & BUTYRATE DOPES EPOXY PAINT POLY- U AND ENAMELS MAKE YOUR PAINT JOB COME ALIVE WITH THE BEST MASKING AND FINE-LINE TAPE EVER AVAILABLE TO MODEL BUILDERS NJSEND TOSATISFACTION OSARANTIED LOW KIT PRICE TECHTAPE 6MASIJING P 0 BOX 230 $2525 SHIP * HAND INCLUDED TECHkOLOGY LIVINGSTON NJ 07039 DEALER INOAJIRIES WELCO Satisfaction Guaranteed SH 710 Pkg ot 24E N 13 THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knife slot hinge slide hinges e apply few drops favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG SIG MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front St.Montezuma IA 50171 623-5154 SPORTOBATIC 17995 89~ 84 1 204 cycle 902-cycle T 200025003000- OPS 18- NEW 05 BGX-13500 1EdiTT FOR ORDERS ONLYJLr7TY 1 -8OO633-7556CODs IN ALABAMA 3473525 COLLECTWELCOME TOP QUALITY FUEL FOR EXPERT OR BEGINNER NO RE-CLAIMED ALCOHOL O METHANE ONLY IS USED Designed tested give top performance both 2 cycle 4-cycle engines ringed Except engines requiring low lubricant content CONTAINS NEW TRULY SPACE AGE ADDITIVE ha deve oped nan outer space vacuum new additive attaches internal metal parts ot engine will reduce nc much 80 reduces heat wear absolute minimum WE HAVE 3 LUBRICANT BLENDS ALL SYNTHETIC OR SYNTHETIC BLEND CASTOR lOur castor new h gh Pu y much c eaner burning castor ALL OUR FUELS CONTAIN ANTIFOAMERS PREVENTERS WEAR ADDITIVES tuel developed priced nd v dus c ub d ect sales market dealer inquiries invited Ord gailon up Mis OK i 4 gailon cases up ALL FUEL EXCEPT 54 GALLON DRUMS SHIPPED FREIGHT PRE-PAID Oniy Coniinentsi USA fTo 3 GalI 23051jTo 63 GaiITO 127 Gal/ Up / Freight Collects 1 Gal4 Gal 24 Gat~64 Gal I28 Gait 54 Gal Drum 50/ 1095 0065057518500 12/1495. 95090085077528000 25%1995 1450 400 1350 1275 47500 50% 2695 22 50 2200 2075 78000 Manufactured MACH-7 PO Box 1201 Enterprise Alabama 36330 condition can landed rud-touch down withtn foot white dot der reassuring know rudder willMiracle Landing/Jollythe runway camera zooming hold heading goof go-roundContinued page 104 tight realism youre sort modeler must Mile Square wasnt closed way have fireworks build standard Stik alibbed walked away epoxyssince flying off adjacent runway piped 60 its realistic enjoyment thatnot holding up Once lower stan-under tightly controlled conditions Sport want either Krackerjacs isdards Krylon model will last for-flying continued active runway pleasant own flyeverthere no lack interested helpers paradox proved true theEach 12 flights last day Epilogue Evans shipped MK IIday 737 made see dif-picture perfect Kent would light fires Winter stab detached itficult shots wed asked like fly-and plane would accelerate lift off taped note Leave off fliesing over edge runway three feetfly Steve Korney tracked 737 over better Winters comment Ifabove ground came off hitch80 mph gear-down over 90 mph gearEvans isnt spoofing would have used ai-Imagine foam glass Krylonup literally stopped traffic nearby lerons elevons reflexed upwardscooting along 80-mph-plus over thestreets drivers spotted what appeared ral control CG atsame ground track time after time Thenbe stricken airliner landing Mile Square 20% Enough alreadythere landings model Continued page 200 PRODUCTS Complete Line Exhaust Systems Tuned Muffled Tuned Pipes Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsupassed Workmanshin B Paiformance 198 Model Aviation TulnkflvCosnWed Shotioq 1/4 Scale Kits $12995 Epoxy/Glass/Foam Construction Drawings Data Formula 120 Pylon Sport Standoff ScaleKit Price ping Credit Cards WelcomedOhio Residents Add 7% DEL BUILDING 7ERViCE RADf 0 CONIROg PRODUCTS carry full line Byron Originals Bob Parkerson Tom Cook Bob Violet products COD Orders Accepted 7 18 983-9735 128 WATCHOGUE ROAD EN StAN 0314 Man turer Hi PerformaibeJWi andraft w CULPEPPER LS INC 2526 Washiugtu Iuhuq.IA 52001 31915834830 gan fluttering violently Kent never seen flutter like before stabs rudder left wing blur airframe failure seemed imminent notified camera crew real emergency progress reacted staying model After footage could useful director change heart decided rewrite ending model shaking violently pulled power held elevator finally responded slowly rounding out dive left aileron obviously connected servo longer fluttering guided craft through 1800 turn runway pointed nose Texas RC Slow Winner Combat Technology Now Radio Control 4 34 Channels 4 2530 Engines Adaptable 10-15 40-45s Rugged & Easy build 4 48 span 460 sq Dealer Inquiries Welcome Send $100 Catalog Combat Goodies OREHOU 760 Waltonvijle Rd Humnieletown PA 17036 717 566-3810 last flight called diving sequence Uncertain about consequences letting 737 accelerate too much saved maneuver last fueled up took off landing gear raised nose gear doors closed Aloft craft flew precision stability large Pattern ship After few passes camera get some last-minute footage climbed aircraft somewhere tween 500 1000 ft 737 big model hard tell exacfly high actually As camera crews focused powered half stick model dove approxi mately nine seconds attaining incredibly high speed As started pull out beI OFFICIAL AMA SAFETY CODEJanuary 1 1991 Model Flying Must Accordance Code Order AMA Liability Protection Apply GENERALflown indoors3 will perform initial turn after takeoff away pit spectator areas will there- U 1 will fly model aircraft competition or7 will operate models metal-bladed pro-after fly over pit spectator areas unless beI presence spectators until has beenpellers gaseous boosts gases proven airworthy having previ-other air normal atmospheric pressure en-yond control ously successfully flight testedtar internal combustion engines nor will I4 will operate model using radio control 2 will fly model higher approxioperate models extremely hazardous fuelsfrequencies currently allowed Federal mately 400 feet within 3 miles airport with-such containing tetranitromethane orCommunications Commission Only properly l out notifying airport operator will give right-hydrazinecensed Amateurs authorized operate equip of-way avoid flying proximity full-8 will operate models pyrotechnics anyment Amateur Band frequencies Further scale aircraft necessary observerdevice explodes burns propels projec-any transmitters use sanctioned event shall utilized supervise flying avoid hay-tile kind including limited rock-must have certified R/CMA-AMA gold sticker ating models fly proximity full-scale aircrafteta explosive bombs dropped modelsfixed indicating manufactured modi- U I3 established will abide safetysmoke bombs explosive gases such asfled operation 20kHz frequency separa rules flying site use will willfullyhydrogen-filled balloons ground mounted de-tion except 27MHz 53MHz deliberately fly models careless reck- vices launching projectileThe exceptions permitted rockets flown accordance FREE FLIGHT less and/or dangerous mannerthe Safety Code National Association 4 model weighs over 20 pounds will onlyRocketry permanently attached per1 will launch model aircraft unless fly accordance paragraph 5 sec-JATO use also items authorized Airleast 100 feet downwind spectators auto U tion AMA Safety CodeShow Team use defined AST Advisory Coin-mobile parking air shows model flying demonstrations amittee document available AMA HO Note 2lwillnotflymymodelunlessthelaunchareais single straight line must established sideA model aircraft defined aircraft orclear persons except mechanic offi- U flying other side spec-without engine able carry human beingdaIs tators Only persons essential flight 9 will fly model using turbojet power ax operations permitted flying side ial centrifugal flow unless have obtained 3 will employ use adequate device line others must spectator special waiver such specific flights flight extinguish fuses model after side Flying over spectator side line AMA President Executive Director will has completed its function prohibited unless beyond control abide restrictions imposed such flights pilots exceptions may permit- Note does apply ducted fan CONTROL LINE I ted single straight line requirement under special circumstances involving consideration models using piston engines electric motors will subject complete control system 1insite conditions model size weight speedRADIO CONTROLcluding safety thong applicable inand power must jointly approved AMAspection pull test prior flying IPresident Executive Director maxi-1 will have completed successful radio equipmum permissible takeoff weight models 1855ment ground range check before first flight of21 will assure flying area safely clear Ilbsa new repaired modelof utility wires poles 6 I will fly model unless identified 2 will fly model aircraft presence 3 will assure flying area safely clear name address AMA number spectators until become qualified flier un- non-essential participants spectators model Note does apply models less assisted experienced helper before permitting engine started L meward Its no exaggeration describe land ing followed perfect almost impossible tell 737 stopped fly ing wheels started rolling As ship rolled down runway nose-high director yelled words weary crew des perately needed hear Thats wrap hard time holding back tears ship slowed stop done endured overcome bad times ac complished what couldnt have done other way Pushing model back pits Kent glanced over ob viously too much 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873-5172 @1990 static competition IMS show Kent spent whole weekend explaining interested spectators werent twisted model built mo vie dont think anyone can look torn fuselage think poor desperate passengers crew fighting get down rate after 737 model through light fi nally shined way awarded first place Giant Scale Best Show IMS Pasadena really couldnt believe Pm proud model aviation able play part bringing heroic episode screen am also proud LIMPs team dedicated modelers sticking ardu ous project out performed above beyond what would ever have asked times over 13 people working model Though havent mentioned individually want express gratitude part played hope enjoyed final product After viewing Miracle Landing able review FAA Accident Report ac tual incident movie very accurate Except pesky commercials CLWC General/Johnson Continued page 107 cars vans needed transport body contest site near Nancy France Everyone arrived time almost luggage made notable exception being Carl Dodges model box Rather checking box through hometown overseas flight Carl waited until arriving Chicago Fortunately Carls box arrived next morning departure France wasnt long delayed Almost everyone took different route Frankfurt Nancy arrived three-star Novotel early evening group took wrong turn drove right through center Nancy should have stayed highway other mile None us spoke French showed map some locals store couldnt find themselves Phil Gran derson stood front store stared up cloudy sky trying find sun some hint about headed sky watching pointing map-poring prompted nice young couples offer escort us hotel used var iations ploy throughout trip finding works indoors restaurants too weather during first week varied windy miserable just rainy chilly enough make good use team jackets weather did improve start meet absolutely perfect duration stay flying site located about 20 miles hotel freeway through lo cal village took about 20 minutes drive out Pont Mousson scenery lovely pastoral 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ILL NEVER FORGET phone call last October Larry Bill Can fly Ao-scale 737 200 400 series 400 would better easier hide fans Nope gotta 200 What movie-worthy events wondered hanging up phone could possibly have 737 involved mind raced knew onethe Aloha Air disaster dont think anyone will forget horrifying im age crippled airlinerthe passengers strapped seats brave crew fighting bring back safety literally plucking deaths jaws As know have active film industry past nine years helping out stunts cant done full-size aircraft company Larry Jolly Model Products consists team dedicated modelers ready take tough assignment comes along tale exciting recent proj ects begins surprise October phone call project called Miracle Landing After teams initial meetings directors decided LJMP would produce flying replica stricken Boeing 737 airliner Since movie made television budget time constraints would have 60 days design construct fly 10 x 10-ft flying model crippled air craft addition budget dictated though would play crucial part film model could built fly ing approach landing taxi sequences would done miniature diTop picture No 723 rotates takeoff during flight tests looking world like real thing 0 course haa looK real tO l5 its role simulating heavily damaged Boeing 737 200 Aloha Air disaster television film Left Taxi tests almost too short run way Sepulveda Basin flying site full-size 737 200 has small wings Its size designing Scale model fly properly challenge saw frustration disasterand ultimately great success model ready 60 day could builtno backup Modern materials skill dedication LJMP crew brought project fruition Right Flight tests cam eras rolling Mile Square comfortable longer runway Budget constraints dictated shooting first flight tests 98 Model Aviation rector finicky stickler authen ticity couldnt fudge damage aircraft reluctantly agreed let us increase size nacelles 20 per cent external detail bold up required tight shots Finally produce full crew passenger comple ment plus side film company solid fiberglass Ao-scale 737 could use plug molding own fiber glass parts plug pretty close scale big time-saver As projects dele gated work among team such way subassemblies came gether same time allowing us meet deadline engineering accom plished Jim Jolly Kent McKenna myself Bart Frazee made molds glass parts Jim Jolly Dennis Brandt made nacelle plugs Kent McKenna Ken Williams cut foam wings stabs point Kent took wings stabs took over fuse lage rest team helping could commenced assembly airframe model completed five weeks spare time work hold ing down full-time day jobs during con struction phase fuselage nacelles vertical stabilizer laid up epoxy fi berglass S-glass reinforcement necessary fuselage weighed 11 pounds bare outstanding consider ing constructed three sections measures over 10 feet long 16 inches diameter S-glass laid up longitudinally around barrellike formers reinforcement really helped stiffen fuselage kept oil can ning minimum Kent cut wings stabs 2-lb white foam decided construct wing piece help make model solid keep weight down Though its fairly good-sized craft 737 has compara tively small wing Ducted fan oper ation filming wing loading constantly minds wing cores cut five pieces wing cen ter panel tip mated center section would bolt fuselage Ini tially main center panel tack glued left right center panels added unidirectional fiberglass spar caps sheeted upper surface %2 balsa went bottom added /2-in full-depth spar constructed A-in end-grain balsa capped both sides A-in plywood unidirec tional fiberglass between balsa ply wood main wing spar doubled main landing gear support rest wing constructed standard foamand-balsa format always using unidirec tional strips under /32 balsa sheeting building airframe Steve Korney Hurricane Fans build ing power plants decided needed pulling power far needed top speed As result Steve sug gested six-bladed tractor fan unit pow ered Rossi 91s Picco carbs nacelles designed inter nal firewall accept Hurricane fan unit bell mouth slips place November 1990 99 tuli-size 77 iiying tnrougn ciouas model flying through vaporized kerosene clouds generated Hollywood smoke ma chines Its impossible tell difference Piloting tricky plane would some times out sight several seconds Close-up faithfully recreated damaged fuselage No 723 authors Wile carolyn responsible executing interior detail work Including passengers crew modeled after actors used production movie remarkable lob Len ne LJmIr iugni jeam seen nere assemuing puane preparailon series OT TiEgni snois uy iniravisuori 01 flUuIyWUUU WILE] Mesa director Flight-prepping model size team effort Right Things dont always go smoothlyl actually secona crash endured model its team right engine died just plane rotated takeoff Thanks unidirectional fiberglass con struction airplane back air following week flew flawlessly through remainder shooting except during dive sequence uncontrollable flutter almost caused total disaster plane recovered landed perfectly disconnected left aileron eled after actors used filming wings stabs MonoKoted alu minum gray Coverite press-on chrome used slats nacelles initially skeptical applying presson chrome bare fiberglass Greg Ford proved little practice film easily wrapped around compound curves nacelles stayed put fuselage painted K&B Superpoxy trim stripes accomplished MonoKote trim sheets completed 737 required no nose weight Because Rossi 91s have huge appetites ran two Sullivan 24-oz tanks center fuselage 7-oz Vi olett saddle tank nacelle gave us 31 oz fuel engine approx imately nine minutes flight time day arrived first in-flight film ing yet fly monster 737 norm test fly model before film ing model considered impor tant movie werent permitted test fly camera running Thats never going happen again caused lot undue stress vast quanti ties wasted time Unfortunately case Kent Ken worked last 42 hours straight complete model morning shoot met Sepulveda Basin oaly worried about model wasnt sure Sepulvedas 400-ft runway would long enough Initial flight tempts disappointing 737 accelerated quickly would pitch suddenly try climb vertically tail-heavy didnt expect one-to-one performance screaming Hurricanes el evator refused lower nose end first day damaged nose gear no successful flights over eight seconds durationvery embarrassing tiring Back shop night circled round oddly lethargic creation time massive head-scratching session dont remember suggested check tail plane incidence quick check showed 10 degrees negative angle attack No wonder elevators couldnt get nose down Since knew calculated five degrees incidence Continued page 102 Left The plug used mold fiberglass fuselage vertical stabilizer windows added show mold plug started life 1A-scaie solId fiberglass travel-agency-type model belonging film company Right completed basic components fiberglass fuselage molded three sections fin engine nacelles along foam wings stabilizerand Hurricane fans departure true scale reluctantly agreed film director 20%-larger nacelles required house fans Left A corner LJMP shop engine nacelies can seen taking shape Right Kent McKenna Ken Williams showing off 737 Pasadena iMS show after successfully portrayed its full-size counterpart movie model took fist place Giant Scale Best Show fans Hurricane six-biaded tractor units model used NACA 2417 main wing section Robert -scale pneumatic main gear retracts employed plane controlled Futaba PCM 8-channel radio talking 13 servos oweCtOr Giia~efltef Systel9 29 Wpe tAVe ornecteted paVe Moe% ~aper se~S avalabe reCeiver $1 meant haste either miscal culated snistraced stabilizer datumlocating lines Kent Dennis quickly reduced stabs angle attack also arranged film company fly model private over weekend After spending Sunday afternoon test running fans convinced power problem side developing over 14 lb static thrust reassurance modifi cations repairs complete raced Mile Square beat sun sank quickly west rapid assembly preflight check showed ready go Kent Steve fired engines poised get ship airborne No movie project remember thinking ever gotten best us though 737 trying pretty hard wasnt going beat us eased throttles forward signaled Randy release plane 737 ac celerated nose lightened just before After ground roll about 300 ft began slowly rotate model take off nose came up suddenly model off accelerating lowered nose little make sure elevator working Applying forward pressure watched reassured 737 followed command went level flight loud cheer assembled off flight testing largest ducted fans take air success fully 737 flew surprisingly well impressively responsiveso well fact no trims required sun verge setting knew Id have land soon third trip around field reduced power commenced landing approach model suddenly veered left downwind leg hitting sick feeling takes over realize youve lost control Try might plane definitely showed symptoms being fail-safe mode Miraculously though 737 straight ened out adjacent runways flew groundyou couldnt call landing since no flare merely turned left throttled back made ground contact slight left-wing nose-down atti tude couldnt believe emotions roller-coastered joy extreme dis may back again model dam aged again least achieved con trolled flight knew shed fly again Back shop shattered fan nose gear destroyed scratches left wing fuselage destroyed looked pretty sad wing forward total repair including painting took four us less 16 hours complete Futaba took look radio found cracked receiver crystal crystal changed rest system checked out Though cant sure system wasnt damaged crash can tell no further radio mysteries en countered Continued page 104 102 Model Aviation G1V09 YOU _____ LISTED FM AMA j99 DUALCONVRECEIVER Call MOJ $595 P & SaleS Ta%tO U khFCFTM RIO USA Inc models fill need hotdog show-off sport plane Knife edge take-offs flat spins snaps anything can Wing foam Fuselage Tail lite ply balsa Builds quick lands like trainer Flying weight 10 lbs 184I 13 lbs 192I Ohio OHIO SUPERSTAR PRODUCTS INC 11376 RIDGEWAY ROADKENSINGTON OHIO 44427 216-223-1950 Sepulveda Basin again site some approach shots simu lated flight out clouds wish could have seen Hollywood smoke machines action Dynajet-powered babies vaporize kerosene thick white smoke taking few seconds put up substantial smoke screen game plan called us fly race horse circuits around field spe cial effects guys put up broken smoke simulate clouds 737 really behaving started got aloft flew time asked getting pretty comfortable model despite fact virtually took whole runway take off land cameramen doing artsy things Kent getting lot 737 pilot copilot time thing made us little jumpy As flew through fake clouds craft would go IFR instrument flight rules five eight seconds time Ears tensed strained keep track 737 dense foglike condi tions happened Booming out everything looked great director told us needed flight really wish hadnt said earshot ol 723 next takeoff model seemed just tad slower coming off line Sure enough just rotated takeoff right fan died Picture monster hang ing air nose high right engine silent left engine full powerand enough rudder hold back inevitable Talk about authenticity Watching model rotate nose-down position strike ground fuselage severing front wing left nacelle detached miniature bodies hurtled through air like watching full-size 737 crash uncanny almost morbid sick almost ready give up Like FAA Accident Investigation team went action Once precious piece recovered team again con verged shop figure out next move decided repairs possi ble should able accom plish upcoming week Actually repairs mainly cosmetic Using unidirectional fiberglass under wing skins paid off handsomely Though model hit hard twice wing structure hadnt failed get plane back camera condi tion next film session go Mile Square landing taxi shots relieved because large amount landing space available first time did have problems chances could get model down During last repairs desperate time motivation being low point opted hardware store Krylon rather Superpoxy Kent saw spray-canning over repaired area shook head Hey man adContinued page 198 104 Model Aviation TEGHTAPE PROUDLY PRESENTS fMASAQINg cYITA STERJ * FINEST QUALITY MASKING KIT ON THE MARKET * LOWTACK LEAKPROOF ADHESIVE TAPE * EACH KIT CONTAINS THREE 36 YD ROLLS OF VINYL MASK2 TWO 72YD ROLLS OF POLY MASK/.& % * THREE 6OYD ROLLS OF FINE-LINE MASK * FINE-LINECRISPEDGE CUT STRIPING & DESIGN * CONFORMITY TO ALL MASKING SITUATIONS * FREE tOil * FOR USE WITH NITRATE & BUTYRATE DOPES EPOXY PAINT POLY- U AND ENAMELS MAKE YOUR PAINT JOB COME ALIVE WITH THE BEST MASKING AND FINE-LINE TAPE EVER AVAILABLE TO MODEL BUILDERS NJSEND TOSATISFACTION OSARANTIED LOW KIT PRICE TECHTAPE 6MASIJING P 0 BOX 230 $2525 SHIP * HAND INCLUDED TECHkOLOGY LIVINGSTON NJ 07039 DEALER INOAJIRIES WELCO Satisfaction Guaranteed SH 710 Pkg ot 24E N 13 THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knife slot hinge slide hinges e apply few drops favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG SIG MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front St.Montezuma IA 50171 623-5154 SPORTOBATIC 17995 89~ 84 1 204 cycle 902-cycle T 200025003000- OPS 18- NEW 05 BGX-13500 1EdiTT FOR ORDERS ONLYJLr7TY 1 -8OO633-7556CODs IN ALABAMA 3473525 COLLECTWELCOME TOP QUALITY FUEL FOR EXPERT OR BEGINNER NO RE-CLAIMED ALCOHOL O METHANE ONLY IS USED Designed tested give top performance both 2 cycle 4-cycle engines ringed Except engines requiring low lubricant content CONTAINS NEW TRULY SPACE AGE ADDITIVE ha deve oped nan outer space vacuum new additive attaches internal metal parts ot engine will reduce nc much 80 reduces heat wear absolute minimum WE HAVE 3 LUBRICANT BLENDS ALL SYNTHETIC OR SYNTHETIC BLEND CASTOR lOur castor new h gh Pu y much c eaner burning castor ALL OUR FUELS CONTAIN ANTIFOAMERS PREVENTERS WEAR ADDITIVES tuel developed priced nd v dus c ub d ect sales market dealer inquiries invited Ord gailon up Mis OK i 4 gailon cases up ALL FUEL EXCEPT 54 GALLON DRUMS SHIPPED FREIGHT PRE-PAID Oniy Coniinentsi USA fTo 3 GalI 23051jTo 63 GaiITO 127 Gal/ Up / Freight Collects 1 Gal4 Gal 24 Gat~64 Gal I28 Gait 54 Gal Drum 50/ 1095 0065057518500 12/1495. 95090085077528000 25%1995 1450 400 1350 1275 47500 50% 2695 22 50 2200 2075 78000 Manufactured MACH-7 PO Box 1201 Enterprise Alabama 36330 condition can landed rud-touch down withtn foot white dot der reassuring know rudder willMiracle Landing/Jollythe runway camera zooming hold heading goof go-roundContinued page 104 tight realism youre sort modeler must Mile Square wasnt closed way have fireworks build standard Stik alibbed walked away epoxyssince flying off adjacent runway piped 60 its realistic enjoyment thatnot holding up Once lower stan-under tightly controlled conditions Sport want either Krackerjacs isdards Krylon model will last for-flying continued active runway pleasant own flyeverthere no lack interested helpers paradox proved true theEach 12 flights last day Epilogue Evans shipped MK IIday 737 made see dif-picture perfect Kent would light fires Winter stab detached itficult shots wed asked like fly-and plane would accelerate lift off taped note Leave off fliesing over edge runway three feetfly Steve Korney tracked 737 over better Winters comment Ifabove ground came off hitch80 mph gear-down over 90 mph gearEvans isnt spoofing would have used ai-Imagine foam glass Krylonup literally stopped traffic nearby lerons elevons reflexed upwardscooting along 80-mph-plus over thestreets drivers spotted what appeared ral control CG atsame ground track time after time Thenbe stricken airliner landing Mile Square 20% Enough alreadythere landings model Continued page 200 PRODUCTS Complete Line Exhaust Systems Tuned Muffled Tuned Pipes Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsupassed Workmanshin B Paiformance 198 Model Aviation TulnkflvCosnWed Shotioq 1/4 Scale Kits $12995 Epoxy/Glass/Foam Construction Drawings Data Formula 120 Pylon Sport Standoff ScaleKit Price ping Credit Cards WelcomedOhio Residents Add 7% DEL BUILDING 7ERViCE RADf 0 CONIROg PRODUCTS carry full line Byron Originals Bob Parkerson Tom Cook Bob Violet products COD Orders Accepted 7 18 983-9735 128 WATCHOGUE ROAD EN StAN 0314 Man turer Hi PerformaibeJWi andraft w CULPEPPER LS INC 2526 Washiugtu Iuhuq.IA 52001 31915834830 gan fluttering violently Kent never seen flutter like before stabs rudder left wing blur airframe failure seemed imminent notified camera crew real emergency progress reacted staying model After footage could useful director change heart decided rewrite ending model shaking violently pulled power held elevator finally responded slowly rounding out dive left aileron obviously connected servo longer fluttering guided craft through 1800 turn runway pointed nose Texas RC Slow Winner Combat Technology Now Radio Control 4 34 Channels 4 2530 Engines Adaptable 10-15 40-45s Rugged & Easy build 4 48 span 460 sq Dealer Inquiries Welcome Send $100 Catalog Combat Goodies OREHOU 760 Waltonvijle Rd Humnieletown PA 17036 717 566-3810 last flight called diving sequence Uncertain about consequences letting 737 accelerate too much saved maneuver last fueled up took off landing gear raised nose gear doors closed Aloft craft flew precision stability large Pattern ship After few passes camera get some last-minute footage climbed aircraft somewhere tween 500 1000 ft 737 big model hard tell exacfly high actually As camera crews focused powered half stick model dove approxi mately nine seconds attaining incredibly high speed As started pull out beI OFFICIAL AMA SAFETY CODEJanuary 1 1991 Model Flying Must Accordance Code Order AMA Liability Protection Apply GENERALflown indoors3 will perform initial turn after takeoff away pit spectator areas will there- U 1 will fly model aircraft competition or7 will operate models metal-bladed pro-after fly over pit spectator areas unless beI presence spectators until has beenpellers gaseous boosts gases proven airworthy having previ-other air normal atmospheric pressure en-yond control ously successfully flight testedtar internal combustion engines nor will I4 will operate model using radio control 2 will fly model higher approxioperate models extremely hazardous fuelsfrequencies currently allowed Federal mately 400 feet within 3 miles airport with-such containing tetranitromethane orCommunications Commission Only properly l out notifying airport operator will give right-hydrazinecensed Amateurs authorized operate equip of-way avoid flying proximity full-8 will operate models pyrotechnics anyment Amateur Band frequencies Further scale aircraft necessary observerdevice explodes burns propels projec-any transmitters use sanctioned event shall utilized supervise flying avoid hay-tile kind including limited rock-must have certified R/CMA-AMA gold sticker ating models fly proximity full-scale aircrafteta explosive bombs dropped modelsfixed indicating manufactured modi- U I3 established will abide safetysmoke bombs explosive gases such asfled operation 20kHz frequency separa rules flying site use will willfullyhydrogen-filled balloons ground mounted de-tion except 27MHz 53MHz deliberately fly models careless reck- vices launching projectileThe exceptions permitted rockets flown accordance FREE FLIGHT less and/or dangerous mannerthe Safety Code National Association 4 model weighs over 20 pounds will onlyRocketry permanently attached per1 will launch model aircraft unless fly accordance paragraph 5 sec-JATO use also items authorized Airleast 100 feet downwind spectators auto U tion AMA Safety CodeShow Team use defined AST Advisory Coin-mobile parking air shows model flying demonstrations amittee document available AMA HO Note 2lwillnotflymymodelunlessthelaunchareais single straight line must established sideA model aircraft defined aircraft orclear persons except mechanic offi- U flying other side spec-without engine able carry human beingdaIs tators Only persons essential flight 9 will fly model using turbojet power ax operations permitted flying side ial centrifugal flow unless have obtained 3 will employ use adequate device line others must spectator special waiver such specific flights flight extinguish fuses model after side Flying over spectator side line AMA President Executive Director will has completed its function prohibited unless beyond control abide restrictions imposed such flights pilots exceptions may permit- Note does apply ducted fan CONTROL LINE I ted single straight line requirement under special circumstances involving consideration models using piston engines electric motors will subject complete control system 1insite conditions model size weight speedRADIO CONTROLcluding safety thong applicable inand power must jointly approved AMAspection pull test prior flying IPresident Executive Director maxi-1 will have completed successful radio equipmum permissible takeoff weight models 1855ment ground range check before first flight of21 will assure flying area safely clear Ilbsa new repaired modelof utility wires poles 6 I will fly model unless identified 2 will fly model aircraft presence 3 will assure flying area safely clear name address AMA number spectators until become qualified flier un- non-essential participants spectators model Note does apply models less assisted experienced helper before permitting engine started L meward Its no exaggeration describe land ing followed perfect almost impossible tell 737 stopped fly ing wheels started rolling As ship rolled down runway nose-high director yelled words weary crew des perately needed hear Thats wrap hard time holding back tears ship slowed stop done endured overcome bad times ac complished what couldnt have done other way Pushing model back pits Kent glanced over ob viously too much aileron control before huh Two weeks later model entered PLANE TRACKER PILOT GLASSES Blocks 100% harmful UV rays High Impact polycarbonate extra protect Ion Dual gradient lens [Mirror Gray] Fit over prescription glasses Hard coated scratch resistance 1 year limited warranty Case included Clear Amber Gray Mirror Gray AVAILABLE IN$1795 $1995 $1995 $2495 CA Mask Paint Mask Banded Ear Plugs $1695 $2295 $795 PLU5 See hobby dealer first f doesiil have what need order direct SAFETY PLUS P0 Box 1173 Dept iM Clinton MS 39060 1-800-842-7233 Cont US 601 924-9640 Satisfaction guaranteed Shipping handling included Add ~forCOD VISA/MC Original Sun Shelters 1•8X 8 * Sturdy Steel Frames Heavy Duty Fade Resistant Nylon 1OX1OCanopies RedWhite Blue miox 15Sets Up less 60 Seconds Authorized E-Z UP Corp Dealer INo Ropes Nothing Assemble John Peck Leisure Products Ltd *IMAA 3287 AMA 8580131 Ravenwood Road Other Sizes Colors AndVersailles KY 40383 Accessories Available Plus Custom Logos LetteringWrIte1606 873-5172 @1990 static competition IMS show Kent spent whole weekend explaining interested spectators werent twisted model built mo vie dont think anyone can look torn fuselage think poor desperate passengers crew fighting get down rate after 737 model through light fi nally shined way awarded first place Giant Scale Best Show IMS Pasadena really couldnt believe Pm proud model aviation able play part bringing heroic episode screen am also proud LIMPs team dedicated modelers sticking ardu ous project out performed above beyond what would ever have asked times over 13 people working model Though havent mentioned individually want express gratitude part played hope enjoyed final product After viewing Miracle Landing able review FAA Accident Report ac tual incident movie very accurate Except pesky commercials CLWC General/Johnson Continued page 107 cars vans needed transport body contest site near Nancy France Everyone arrived time almost luggage made notable exception being Carl Dodges model box Rather checking box through hometown overseas flight Carl waited until arriving Chicago Fortunately Carls box arrived next morning departure France wasnt long delayed Almost everyone took different route Frankfurt Nancy arrived three-star Novotel early evening group took wrong turn drove right through center Nancy should have stayed highway other mile None us spoke French showed map some locals store couldnt find themselves Phil Gran derson stood front store stared up cloudy sky trying find sun some hint about headed sky watching pointing map-poring prompted nice young couples offer escort us hotel used var iations ploy throughout trip finding works indoors restaurants too weather during first week varied windy miserable just rainy chilly enough make good use team jackets weather did improve start meet absolutely perfect duration stay flying site located about 20 miles hotel freeway through lo cal village took about 20 minutes drive out Pont Mousson scenery lovely pastoral atmosphere complete break big-city hustle bus tle French team told us two years earlier Kiev site would nicer Chaika us listened politely muttering Yeah sure under breath French hosts hadnt boasting What greeted us fantastic site pmtuct lair lnvsstnhuntl SAVE MONET U Easy build transmitter bose Single double version Both sets plans $400 Send check money order * HUDS PLANS * PO Boa 47203 Dares life GA 30340 US AirCores FOLD & FL YAIRPLANES CoroStar 40 Warbird Extraordinair AirCore 40 tamUy Trainer wer Cartridge free brochure $1200 videol 1-800336-0602 204 Model Aviation wraparouna sxyie eliminates glare angles ADVANCED AERO PRODUCTS C5U Of ectrr Fat 1FO5MATK9 OfALOR IrCOFOEO IffrltOO zzz IS r2eEaR6T SYorowAoe P4775W14ROfAFT AOnefdatO AFIG PRO3JCTS Br tBCSt 366-C bSfR 13 rtOO3 0t41 9 4- 40 IULTIMATESPORT RC 255 Best Ashland/PO Box 727/Soda SprIngs Idaho 83276 U
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/11
Page Numbers: 98, 99, 100, 102, 104, 198, 200, 204
ILL NEVER FORGET phone call last October Larry Bill Can fly Ao-scale 737 200 400 series 400 would better easier hide fans Nope gotta 200 What movie-worthy events wondered hanging up phone could possibly have 737 involved mind raced knew onethe Aloha Air disaster dont think anyone will forget horrifying im age crippled airlinerthe passengers strapped seats brave crew fighting bring back safety literally plucking deaths jaws As know have active film industry past nine years helping out stunts cant done full-size aircraft company Larry Jolly Model Products consists team dedicated modelers ready take tough assignment comes along tale exciting recent proj ects begins surprise October phone call project called Miracle Landing After teams initial meetings directors decided LJMP would produce flying replica stricken Boeing 737 airliner Since movie made television budget time constraints would have 60 days design construct fly 10 x 10-ft flying model crippled air craft addition budget dictated though would play crucial part film model could built fly ing approach landing taxi sequences would done miniature diTop picture No 723 rotates takeoff during flight tests looking world like real thing 0 course haa looK real tO l5 its role simulating heavily damaged Boeing 737 200 Aloha Air disaster television film Left Taxi tests almost too short run way Sepulveda Basin flying site full-size 737 200 has small wings Its size designing Scale model fly properly challenge saw frustration disasterand ultimately great success model ready 60 day could builtno backup Modern materials skill dedication LJMP crew brought project fruition Right Flight tests cam eras rolling Mile Square comfortable longer runway Budget constraints dictated shooting first flight tests 98 Model Aviation rector finicky stickler authen ticity couldnt fudge damage aircraft reluctantly agreed let us increase size nacelles 20 per cent external detail bold up required tight shots Finally produce full crew passenger comple ment plus side film company solid fiberglass Ao-scale 737 could use plug molding own fiber glass parts plug pretty close scale big time-saver As projects dele gated work among team such way subassemblies came gether same time allowing us meet deadline engineering accom plished Jim Jolly Kent McKenna myself Bart Frazee made molds glass parts Jim Jolly Dennis Brandt made nacelle plugs Kent McKenna Ken Williams cut foam wings stabs point Kent took wings stabs took over fuse lage rest team helping could commenced assembly airframe model completed five weeks spare time work hold ing down full-time day jobs during con struction phase fuselage nacelles vertical stabilizer laid up epoxy fi berglass S-glass reinforcement necessary fuselage weighed 11 pounds bare outstanding consider ing constructed three sections measures over 10 feet long 16 inches diameter S-glass laid up longitudinally around barrellike formers reinforcement really helped stiffen fuselage kept oil can ning minimum Kent cut wings stabs 2-lb white foam decided construct wing piece help make model solid keep weight down Though its fairly good-sized craft 737 has compara tively small wing Ducted fan oper ation filming wing loading constantly minds wing cores cut five pieces wing cen ter panel tip mated center section would bolt fuselage Ini tially main center panel tack glued left right center panels added unidirectional fiberglass spar caps sheeted upper surface %2 balsa went bottom added /2-in full-depth spar constructed A-in end-grain balsa capped both sides A-in plywood unidirec tional fiberglass between balsa ply wood main wing spar doubled main landing gear support rest wing constructed standard foamand-balsa format always using unidirec tional strips under /32 balsa sheeting building airframe Steve Korney Hurricane Fans build ing power plants decided needed pulling power far needed top speed As result Steve sug gested six-bladed tractor fan unit pow ered Rossi 91s Picco carbs nacelles designed inter nal firewall accept Hurricane fan unit bell mouth slips place November 1990 99 tuli-size 77 iiying tnrougn ciouas model flying through vaporized kerosene clouds generated Hollywood smoke ma chines Its impossible tell difference Piloting tricky plane would some times out sight several seconds Close-up faithfully recreated damaged fuselage No 723 authors Wile carolyn responsible executing interior detail work Including passengers crew modeled after actors used production movie remarkable lob Len ne LJmIr iugni jeam seen nere assemuing puane preparailon series OT TiEgni snois uy iniravisuori 01 flUuIyWUUU WILE] Mesa director Flight-prepping model size team effort Right Things dont always go smoothlyl actually secona crash endured model its team right engine died just plane rotated takeoff Thanks unidirectional fiberglass con struction airplane back air following week flew flawlessly through remainder shooting except during dive sequence uncontrollable flutter almost caused total disaster plane recovered landed perfectly disconnected left aileron eled after actors used filming wings stabs MonoKoted alu minum gray Coverite press-on chrome used slats nacelles initially skeptical applying presson chrome bare fiberglass Greg Ford proved little practice film easily wrapped around compound curves nacelles stayed put fuselage painted K&B Superpoxy trim stripes accomplished MonoKote trim sheets completed 737 required no nose weight Because Rossi 91s have huge appetites ran two Sullivan 24-oz tanks center fuselage 7-oz Vi olett saddle tank nacelle gave us 31 oz fuel engine approx imately nine minutes flight time day arrived first in-flight film ing yet fly monster 737 norm test fly model before film ing model considered impor tant movie werent permitted test fly camera running Thats never going happen again caused lot undue stress vast quanti ties wasted time Unfortunately case Kent Ken worked last 42 hours straight complete model morning shoot met Sepulveda Basin oaly worried about model wasnt sure Sepulvedas 400-ft runway would long enough Initial flight tempts disappointing 737 accelerated quickly would pitch suddenly try climb vertically tail-heavy didnt expect one-to-one performance screaming Hurricanes el evator refused lower nose end first day damaged nose gear no successful flights over eight seconds durationvery embarrassing tiring Back shop night circled round oddly lethargic creation time massive head-scratching session dont remember suggested check tail plane incidence quick check showed 10 degrees negative angle attack No wonder elevators couldnt get nose down Since knew calculated five degrees incidence Continued page 102 Left The plug used mold fiberglass fuselage vertical stabilizer windows added show mold plug started life 1A-scaie solId fiberglass travel-agency-type model belonging film company Right completed basic components fiberglass fuselage molded three sections fin engine nacelles along foam wings stabilizerand Hurricane fans departure true scale reluctantly agreed film director 20%-larger nacelles required house fans Left A corner LJMP shop engine nacelies can seen taking shape Right Kent McKenna Ken Williams showing off 737 Pasadena iMS show after successfully portrayed its full-size counterpart movie model took fist place Giant Scale Best Show fans Hurricane six-biaded tractor units model used NACA 2417 main wing section Robert -scale pneumatic main gear retracts employed plane controlled Futaba PCM 8-channel radio talking 13 servos oweCtOr Giia~efltef Systel9 29 Wpe tAVe ornecteted paVe Moe% ~aper se~S avalabe reCeiver $1 meant haste either miscal culated snistraced stabilizer datumlocating lines Kent Dennis quickly reduced stabs angle attack also arranged film company fly model private over weekend After spending Sunday afternoon test running fans convinced power problem side developing over 14 lb static thrust reassurance modifi cations repairs complete raced Mile Square beat sun sank quickly west rapid assembly preflight check showed ready go Kent Steve fired engines poised get ship airborne No movie project remember thinking ever gotten best us though 737 trying pretty hard wasnt going beat us eased throttles forward signaled Randy release plane 737 ac celerated nose lightened just before After ground roll about 300 ft began slowly rotate model take off nose came up suddenly model off accelerating lowered nose little make sure elevator working Applying forward pressure watched reassured 737 followed command went level flight loud cheer assembled off flight testing largest ducted fans take air success fully 737 flew surprisingly well impressively responsiveso well fact no trims required sun verge setting knew Id have land soon third trip around field reduced power commenced landing approach model suddenly veered left downwind leg hitting sick feeling takes over realize youve lost control Try might plane definitely showed symptoms being fail-safe mode Miraculously though 737 straight ened out adjacent runways flew groundyou couldnt call landing since no flare merely turned left throttled back made ground contact slight left-wing nose-down atti tude couldnt believe emotions roller-coastered joy extreme dis may back again model dam aged again least achieved con trolled flight knew shed fly again Back shop shattered fan nose gear destroyed scratches left wing fuselage destroyed looked pretty sad wing forward total repair including painting took four us less 16 hours complete Futaba took look radio found cracked receiver crystal crystal changed rest system checked out Though cant sure system wasnt damaged crash can tell no further radio mysteries en countered Continued page 104 102 Model Aviation G1V09 YOU _____ LISTED FM AMA j99 DUALCONVRECEIVER Call MOJ $595 P & SaleS Ta%tO U khFCFTM RIO USA Inc models fill need hotdog show-off sport plane Knife edge take-offs flat spins snaps anything can Wing foam Fuselage Tail lite ply balsa Builds quick lands like trainer Flying weight 10 lbs 184I 13 lbs 192I Ohio OHIO SUPERSTAR PRODUCTS INC 11376 RIDGEWAY ROADKENSINGTON OHIO 44427 216-223-1950 Sepulveda Basin again site some approach shots simu lated flight out clouds wish could have seen Hollywood smoke machines action Dynajet-powered babies vaporize kerosene thick white smoke taking few seconds put up substantial smoke screen game plan called us fly race horse circuits around field spe cial effects guys put up broken smoke simulate clouds 737 really behaving started got aloft flew time asked getting pretty comfortable model despite fact virtually took whole runway take off land cameramen doing artsy things Kent getting lot 737 pilot copilot time thing made us little jumpy As flew through fake clouds craft would go IFR instrument flight rules five eight seconds time Ears tensed strained keep track 737 dense foglike condi tions happened Booming out everything looked great director told us needed flight really wish hadnt said earshot ol 723 next takeoff model seemed just tad slower coming off line Sure enough just rotated takeoff right fan died Picture monster hang ing air nose high right engine silent left engine full powerand enough rudder hold back inevitable Talk about authenticity Watching model rotate nose-down position strike ground fuselage severing front wing left nacelle detached miniature bodies hurtled through air like watching full-size 737 crash uncanny almost morbid sick almost ready give up Like FAA Accident Investigation team went action Once precious piece recovered team again con verged shop figure out next move decided repairs possi ble should able accom plish upcoming week Actually repairs mainly cosmetic Using unidirectional fiberglass under wing skins paid off handsomely Though model hit hard twice wing structure hadnt failed get plane back camera condi tion next film session go Mile Square landing taxi shots relieved because large amount landing space available first time did have problems chances could 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active runway pleasant own flyeverthere no lack interested helpers paradox proved true theEach 12 flights last day Epilogue Evans shipped MK IIday 737 made see dif-picture perfect Kent would light fires Winter stab detached itficult shots wed asked like fly-and plane would accelerate lift off taped note Leave off fliesing over edge runway three feetfly Steve Korney tracked 737 over better Winters comment Ifabove ground came off hitch80 mph gear-down over 90 mph gearEvans isnt spoofing would have used ai-Imagine foam glass Krylonup literally stopped traffic nearby lerons elevons reflexed upwardscooting along 80-mph-plus over thestreets drivers spotted what appeared ral control CG atsame ground track time after time Thenbe stricken airliner landing Mile Square 20% Enough alreadythere landings model Continued page 200 PRODUCTS Complete Line Exhaust Systems Tuned Muffled Tuned Pipes Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsupassed Workmanshin 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Technology Now Radio Control 4 34 Channels 4 2530 Engines Adaptable 10-15 40-45s Rugged & Easy build 4 48 span 460 sq Dealer Inquiries Welcome Send $100 Catalog Combat Goodies OREHOU 760 Waltonvijle Rd Humnieletown PA 17036 717 566-3810 last flight called diving sequence Uncertain about consequences letting 737 accelerate too much saved maneuver last fueled up took off landing gear raised nose gear doors closed Aloft craft flew precision stability large Pattern ship After few passes camera get some last-minute footage climbed aircraft somewhere tween 500 1000 ft 737 big model hard tell exacfly high actually As camera crews focused powered half stick model dove approxi mately nine seconds attaining incredibly high speed As started pull out beI OFFICIAL AMA SAFETY CODEJanuary 1 1991 Model Flying Must Accordance Code Order AMA Liability Protection Apply GENERALflown indoors3 will perform initial turn after takeoff away pit spectator areas will there- U 1 will fly model aircraft competition or7 will operate models metal-bladed pro-after fly over pit spectator areas unless beI presence spectators until has beenpellers gaseous boosts gases proven airworthy having previ-other air normal atmospheric pressure en-yond control ously successfully flight testedtar internal combustion engines nor will I4 will operate model using radio control 2 will fly model higher approxioperate models extremely hazardous fuelsfrequencies currently allowed Federal mately 400 feet within 3 miles airport with-such containing tetranitromethane orCommunications Commission Only properly l out notifying airport operator will give right-hydrazinecensed Amateurs authorized operate equip of-way avoid flying proximity full-8 will operate models pyrotechnics anyment Amateur Band frequencies Further scale aircraft necessary observerdevice explodes burns propels projec-any transmitters use sanctioned event shall utilized supervise flying avoid hay-tile kind including limited rock-must have certified R/CMA-AMA gold sticker ating models fly proximity full-scale aircrafteta explosive bombs dropped modelsfixed indicating manufactured modi- U I3 established will abide safetysmoke bombs explosive gases such asfled operation 20kHz frequency separa rules flying site use will willfullyhydrogen-filled balloons ground mounted de-tion except 27MHz 53MHz deliberately fly models careless reck- vices launching projectileThe exceptions permitted rockets flown accordance FREE FLIGHT less and/or dangerous mannerthe Safety Code National Association 4 model weighs over 20 pounds will onlyRocketry permanently attached per1 will launch model aircraft unless fly accordance paragraph 5 sec-JATO use also items authorized Airleast 100 feet downwind spectators auto U tion AMA Safety CodeShow Team use defined AST Advisory Coin-mobile parking air shows model flying demonstrations amittee document available AMA HO Note 2lwillnotflymymodelunlessthelaunchareais single straight line must established sideA model aircraft defined aircraft orclear persons except mechanic offi- U flying other side spec-without engine able carry human beingdaIs tators Only persons essential flight 9 will fly model using turbojet power ax operations permitted flying side ial centrifugal flow unless have obtained 3 will employ use adequate device line others must spectator special waiver such specific flights flight extinguish fuses model after side Flying over spectator side line AMA President Executive Director will has completed its function prohibited unless beyond control abide restrictions imposed such flights pilots exceptions may permit- Note does apply ducted fan CONTROL LINE I ted single straight line requirement under special circumstances involving consideration models using piston engines electric motors will subject complete control system 1insite conditions model size weight speedRADIO CONTROLcluding safety thong applicable inand power must jointly approved AMAspection pull test prior flying IPresident Executive Director maxi-1 will have completed successful radio equipmum permissible takeoff weight models 1855ment ground range check before first flight of21 will assure flying area safely clear Ilbsa new repaired modelof utility wires poles 6 I will fly model unless identified 2 will fly model aircraft presence 3 will assure flying area safely clear name address AMA number spectators until become qualified flier un- non-essential participants spectators model Note does apply models less assisted experienced helper before permitting engine started L meward Its no exaggeration describe land ing followed perfect almost impossible tell 737 stopped fly ing wheels started rolling As ship rolled down runway nose-high director yelled words weary crew des perately needed hear Thats wrap hard time holding back tears ship slowed stop done endured overcome bad times ac complished what couldnt have done other way Pushing model back pits Kent glanced over ob viously too much aileron control before huh Two weeks later model entered PLANE TRACKER PILOT GLASSES Blocks 100% harmful UV rays High Impact polycarbonate extra protect Ion Dual gradient lens [Mirror Gray] Fit over prescription glasses Hard coated scratch resistance 1 year limited warranty Case included Clear Amber Gray Mirror Gray AVAILABLE IN$1795 $1995 $1995 $2495 CA Mask Paint Mask Banded Ear Plugs $1695 $2295 $795 PLU5 See hobby dealer first f doesiil have what need order direct SAFETY PLUS P0 Box 1173 Dept iM Clinton MS 39060 1-800-842-7233 Cont US 601 924-9640 Satisfaction guaranteed Shipping handling included Add ~forCOD VISA/MC Original Sun Shelters 1•8X 8 * Sturdy Steel Frames Heavy Duty Fade Resistant Nylon 1OX1OCanopies RedWhite Blue miox 15Sets Up less 60 Seconds Authorized E-Z UP Corp Dealer INo Ropes Nothing Assemble John Peck Leisure Products Ltd *IMAA 3287 AMA 8580131 Ravenwood Road Other Sizes Colors AndVersailles KY 40383 Accessories Available Plus Custom Logos LetteringWrIte1606 873-5172 @1990 static competition IMS show Kent spent whole weekend explaining interested spectators werent twisted model built mo vie dont think anyone can look torn fuselage think poor desperate passengers crew fighting get down rate after 737 model through light fi nally shined way awarded first place Giant Scale Best Show IMS Pasadena really couldnt believe Pm proud model aviation able play part bringing heroic episode screen am also proud LIMPs team dedicated modelers sticking ardu ous project out performed above beyond what would ever have asked times over 13 people working model Though havent mentioned individually want express gratitude part played hope enjoyed final product After viewing Miracle Landing able review FAA Accident Report ac tual incident movie very accurate Except pesky commercials CLWC General/Johnson Continued page 107 cars vans needed transport body contest site near Nancy France Everyone arrived time almost luggage made notable exception being Carl Dodges model box Rather checking box through hometown overseas flight Carl waited until arriving Chicago Fortunately Carls box arrived next morning departure France wasnt long delayed Almost everyone took different route Frankfurt Nancy arrived three-star Novotel early evening group took wrong turn drove right through center Nancy should have stayed highway other mile None us spoke French showed map some locals store couldnt find themselves Phil Gran derson stood front store stared up cloudy sky trying find sun some hint about headed sky watching pointing map-poring prompted nice young couples offer escort us hotel used var iations ploy throughout trip finding works indoors restaurants too weather during first week varied windy miserable just rainy chilly enough make good use team jackets weather did improve start meet absolutely perfect duration stay flying site located about 20 miles hotel freeway through lo cal village took about 20 minutes drive out Pont Mousson scenery lovely pastoral atmosphere complete break big-city hustle bus tle French team told us two years earlier Kiev site would nicer Chaika us listened politely muttering Yeah sure under breath French hosts hadnt boasting What greeted us fantastic site pmtuct lair lnvsstnhuntl SAVE MONET U Easy build transmitter bose Single double version Both sets plans $400 Send check money order * HUDS PLANS * PO Boa 47203 Dares life GA 30340 US AirCores FOLD & FL YAIRPLANES CoroStar 40 Warbird Extraordinair AirCore 40 tamUy Trainer wer Cartridge free brochure $1200 videol 1-800336-0602 204 Model Aviation wraparouna sxyie eliminates glare angles ADVANCED AERO PRODUCTS C5U Of ectrr Fat 1FO5MATK9 OfALOR IrCOFOEO IffrltOO zzz IS r2eEaR6T SYorowAoe P4775W14ROfAFT AOnefdatO AFIG PRO3JCTS Br tBCSt 366-C bSfR 13 rtOO3 0t41 9 4- 40 IULTIMATESPORT RC 255 Best Ashland/PO Box 727/Soda SprIngs Idaho 83276 U
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/11
Page Numbers: 98, 99, 100, 102, 104, 198, 200, 204
ILL NEVER FORGET phone call last October Larry Bill Can fly Ao-scale 737 200 400 series 400 would better easier hide fans Nope gotta 200 What movie-worthy events wondered hanging up phone could possibly have 737 involved mind raced knew onethe Aloha Air disaster dont think anyone will forget horrifying im age crippled airlinerthe passengers strapped seats brave crew fighting bring back safety literally plucking deaths jaws As know have active film industry past nine years helping out stunts cant done full-size aircraft company Larry Jolly Model Products consists team dedicated modelers ready take tough assignment comes along tale exciting recent proj ects begins surprise October phone call project called Miracle Landing After teams initial meetings directors decided LJMP would produce flying replica stricken Boeing 737 airliner Since movie made television budget time constraints would have 60 days design construct fly 10 x 10-ft flying model crippled air craft addition budget dictated though would play crucial part film model could built fly ing approach landing taxi sequences would done miniature diTop picture No 723 rotates takeoff during flight tests looking world like real thing 0 course haa looK real tO l5 its role simulating heavily damaged Boeing 737 200 Aloha Air disaster television film Left Taxi tests almost too short run way Sepulveda Basin flying site full-size 737 200 has small wings Its size designing Scale model fly properly challenge saw frustration disasterand ultimately great success model ready 60 day could builtno backup Modern materials skill dedication LJMP crew brought project fruition Right Flight tests cam eras rolling Mile Square comfortable longer runway Budget constraints dictated shooting first flight tests 98 Model Aviation rector finicky stickler authen ticity couldnt fudge damage aircraft reluctantly agreed let us increase size nacelles 20 per cent external detail bold up required tight shots Finally produce full crew passenger comple ment plus side film company solid fiberglass Ao-scale 737 could use plug molding own fiber glass parts plug pretty close scale big time-saver As projects dele gated work among team such way subassemblies came gether same time allowing us meet deadline engineering accom plished Jim Jolly Kent McKenna myself Bart Frazee made molds glass parts Jim Jolly Dennis Brandt made nacelle plugs Kent McKenna Ken Williams cut foam wings stabs point Kent took wings stabs took over fuse lage rest team helping could commenced assembly airframe model completed five weeks spare time work hold ing down full-time day jobs during con struction phase fuselage nacelles vertical stabilizer laid up epoxy fi berglass S-glass reinforcement necessary fuselage weighed 11 pounds bare outstanding consider ing constructed three sections measures over 10 feet long 16 inches diameter S-glass laid up longitudinally around barrellike formers reinforcement really helped stiffen fuselage kept oil can ning minimum Kent cut wings stabs 2-lb white foam decided construct wing piece help make model solid keep weight down Though its fairly good-sized craft 737 has compara tively small wing Ducted fan oper ation filming wing loading constantly minds wing cores cut five pieces wing cen ter panel tip mated center section would bolt fuselage Ini tially main center panel tack glued left right center panels added unidirectional fiberglass spar caps sheeted upper surface %2 balsa went bottom added /2-in full-depth spar constructed A-in end-grain balsa capped both sides A-in plywood unidirec tional fiberglass between balsa ply wood main wing spar doubled main landing gear support rest wing constructed standard foamand-balsa format always using unidirec tional strips under /32 balsa sheeting building airframe Steve Korney Hurricane Fans build ing power plants decided needed pulling power far needed top speed As result Steve sug gested six-bladed tractor fan unit pow ered Rossi 91s Picco carbs nacelles designed inter nal firewall accept Hurricane fan unit bell mouth slips place November 1990 99 tuli-size 77 iiying tnrougn ciouas model flying through vaporized kerosene clouds generated Hollywood smoke ma chines Its impossible tell difference Piloting tricky plane would some times out sight several seconds Close-up faithfully recreated damaged fuselage No 723 authors Wile carolyn responsible executing interior detail work Including passengers crew modeled after actors used production movie remarkable lob Len ne LJmIr iugni jeam seen nere assemuing puane preparailon series OT TiEgni snois uy iniravisuori 01 flUuIyWUUU WILE] Mesa director Flight-prepping model size team effort Right Things dont always go smoothlyl actually secona crash endured model its team right engine died just plane rotated takeoff Thanks unidirectional fiberglass con struction airplane back air following week flew flawlessly through remainder shooting except during dive sequence uncontrollable flutter almost caused total disaster plane recovered landed perfectly disconnected left aileron eled after actors used filming wings stabs MonoKoted alu minum gray Coverite press-on chrome used slats nacelles initially skeptical applying presson chrome bare fiberglass Greg Ford proved little practice film easily wrapped around compound curves nacelles stayed put fuselage painted K&B Superpoxy trim stripes accomplished MonoKote trim sheets completed 737 required no nose weight Because Rossi 91s have huge appetites ran two Sullivan 24-oz tanks center fuselage 7-oz Vi olett saddle tank nacelle gave us 31 oz fuel engine approx imately nine minutes flight time day arrived first in-flight film ing yet fly monster 737 norm test fly model before film ing model considered impor tant movie werent permitted test fly camera running Thats never going happen again caused lot undue stress vast quanti ties wasted time Unfortunately case Kent Ken worked last 42 hours straight complete model morning shoot met Sepulveda Basin oaly worried about model wasnt sure Sepulvedas 400-ft runway would long enough Initial flight tempts disappointing 737 accelerated quickly would pitch suddenly try climb vertically tail-heavy didnt expect one-to-one performance screaming Hurricanes el evator refused lower nose end first day damaged nose gear no successful flights over eight seconds durationvery embarrassing tiring Back shop night circled round oddly lethargic creation time massive head-scratching session dont remember suggested check tail plane incidence quick check showed 10 degrees negative angle attack No wonder elevators couldnt get nose down Since knew calculated five degrees incidence Continued page 102 Left The plug used mold fiberglass fuselage vertical stabilizer windows added show mold plug started life 1A-scaie solId fiberglass travel-agency-type model belonging film company Right completed basic components fiberglass fuselage molded three sections fin engine nacelles along foam wings stabilizerand Hurricane fans departure true scale reluctantly agreed film director 20%-larger nacelles required house fans Left A corner LJMP shop engine nacelies can seen taking shape Right Kent McKenna Ken Williams showing off 737 Pasadena iMS show after successfully portrayed its full-size counterpart movie model took fist place Giant Scale Best Show fans Hurricane six-biaded tractor units model used NACA 2417 main wing section Robert -scale pneumatic main gear retracts employed plane controlled Futaba PCM 8-channel radio talking 13 servos oweCtOr Giia~efltef Systel9 29 Wpe tAVe ornecteted paVe Moe% ~aper se~S avalabe reCeiver $1 meant haste either miscal culated snistraced stabilizer datumlocating lines Kent Dennis quickly reduced stabs angle attack also arranged film company fly model private over weekend After spending Sunday afternoon test running fans convinced power problem side developing over 14 lb static thrust reassurance modifi cations repairs complete raced Mile Square beat sun sank quickly west rapid assembly preflight check showed ready go Kent Steve fired engines poised get ship airborne No movie project remember thinking ever gotten best us though 737 trying pretty hard wasnt going beat us eased throttles forward signaled Randy release plane 737 ac celerated nose lightened just before After ground roll about 300 ft began slowly rotate model take off nose came up suddenly model off accelerating lowered nose little make sure elevator working Applying forward pressure watched reassured 737 followed command went level flight loud cheer assembled off flight testing largest ducted fans take air success fully 737 flew surprisingly well impressively responsiveso well fact no trims required sun verge setting knew Id have land soon third trip around field reduced power commenced landing approach model suddenly veered left downwind leg hitting sick feeling takes over realize youve lost control Try might plane definitely showed symptoms being fail-safe mode Miraculously though 737 straight ened out adjacent runways flew groundyou couldnt call landing since no flare merely turned left throttled back made ground contact slight left-wing nose-down atti tude couldnt believe emotions roller-coastered joy extreme dis may back again model dam aged again least achieved con trolled flight knew shed fly again Back shop shattered fan nose gear destroyed scratches left wing fuselage destroyed looked pretty sad wing forward total repair including painting took four us less 16 hours complete Futaba took look radio found cracked receiver crystal crystal changed rest system checked out Though cant sure system wasnt damaged crash can tell no further radio mysteries en countered Continued page 104 102 Model Aviation G1V09 YOU _____ LISTED FM AMA j99 DUALCONVRECEIVER Call MOJ $595 P & SaleS Ta%tO U khFCFTM RIO USA Inc models fill need hotdog show-off sport plane Knife edge take-offs flat spins snaps anything can Wing foam Fuselage Tail lite ply balsa Builds quick lands like trainer Flying weight 10 lbs 184I 13 lbs 192I Ohio OHIO SUPERSTAR PRODUCTS INC 11376 RIDGEWAY ROADKENSINGTON OHIO 44427 216-223-1950 Sepulveda Basin again site some approach shots simu lated flight out clouds wish could have seen Hollywood smoke machines action Dynajet-powered babies vaporize kerosene thick white smoke taking few seconds put up substantial smoke screen game plan called us fly race horse circuits around field spe cial effects guys put up broken smoke simulate clouds 737 really behaving started got aloft flew time asked getting pretty comfortable model despite fact virtually took whole runway take off land cameramen doing artsy things Kent getting lot 737 pilot copilot time thing made us little jumpy As flew through fake clouds craft would go IFR instrument flight rules five eight seconds time Ears tensed strained keep track 737 dense foglike condi tions happened Booming out everything looked great director told us needed flight really wish hadnt said earshot ol 723 next takeoff model seemed just tad slower coming off line Sure enough just rotated takeoff right fan died Picture monster hang ing air nose high right engine silent left engine full powerand enough rudder hold back inevitable Talk about authenticity Watching model rotate nose-down position strike ground fuselage severing front wing left nacelle detached miniature bodies hurtled through air like watching full-size 737 crash uncanny almost morbid sick almost ready give up Like FAA Accident Investigation team went action Once precious piece recovered team again con verged shop figure out next move decided repairs possi ble should able accom plish upcoming week Actually repairs mainly cosmetic Using unidirectional fiberglass under wing skins paid off handsomely Though model hit hard twice wing structure hadnt failed get plane back camera condi tion next film session go Mile Square landing taxi shots relieved because large amount landing space available first time did have problems chances could 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flying IPresident Executive Director maxi-1 will have completed successful radio equipmum permissible takeoff weight models 1855ment ground range check before first flight of21 will assure flying area safely clear Ilbsa new repaired modelof utility wires poles 6 I will fly model unless identified 2 will fly model aircraft presence 3 will assure flying area safely clear name address AMA number spectators until become qualified flier un- non-essential participants spectators model Note does apply models less assisted experienced helper before permitting engine started L meward Its no exaggeration describe land ing followed perfect almost impossible tell 737 stopped fly ing wheels started rolling As ship rolled down runway nose-high director yelled words weary crew des perately needed hear Thats wrap hard time holding back tears ship slowed stop done endured overcome bad times ac complished what couldnt have done other way Pushing model back pits Kent glanced over ob viously too much 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ILL NEVER FORGET phone call last October Larry Bill Can fly Ao-scale 737 200 400 series 400 would better easier hide fans Nope gotta 200 What movie-worthy events wondered hanging up phone could possibly have 737 involved mind raced knew onethe Aloha Air disaster dont think anyone will forget horrifying im age crippled airlinerthe passengers strapped seats brave crew fighting bring back safety literally plucking deaths jaws As know have active film industry past nine years helping out stunts cant done full-size aircraft company Larry Jolly Model Products consists team dedicated modelers ready take tough assignment comes along tale exciting recent proj ects begins surprise October phone call project called Miracle Landing After teams initial meetings directors decided LJMP would produce flying replica stricken Boeing 737 airliner Since movie made television budget time constraints would have 60 days design construct fly 10 x 10-ft flying model crippled air craft addition budget dictated though would play crucial part film model could built fly ing approach landing taxi sequences would done miniature diTop picture No 723 rotates takeoff during flight tests looking world like real thing 0 course haa looK real tO l5 its role simulating heavily damaged Boeing 737 200 Aloha Air disaster television film Left Taxi tests almost too short run way Sepulveda Basin flying site full-size 737 200 has small wings Its size designing Scale model fly properly challenge saw frustration disasterand ultimately great success model ready 60 day could builtno backup Modern materials skill dedication LJMP crew brought project fruition Right Flight tests cam eras rolling Mile Square comfortable longer runway Budget constraints dictated shooting first flight tests 98 Model Aviation rector finicky stickler authen ticity couldnt fudge damage aircraft reluctantly agreed let us increase size nacelles 20 per cent external detail bold up required tight shots Finally produce full crew passenger comple ment plus side film company solid fiberglass Ao-scale 737 could use plug molding own fiber glass parts plug pretty close scale big time-saver As projects dele gated work among team such way subassemblies came gether same time allowing us meet deadline engineering accom plished Jim Jolly Kent McKenna myself Bart Frazee made molds glass parts Jim Jolly Dennis Brandt made nacelle plugs Kent McKenna Ken Williams cut foam wings stabs point Kent took wings stabs took over fuse lage rest team helping could commenced assembly airframe model completed five weeks spare time work hold ing down full-time day jobs during con struction phase fuselage nacelles vertical stabilizer laid up epoxy fi berglass S-glass reinforcement necessary fuselage weighed 11 pounds bare outstanding consider ing constructed three sections measures over 10 feet long 16 inches diameter S-glass laid up longitudinally around barrellike formers reinforcement really helped stiffen fuselage kept oil can ning minimum Kent cut wings stabs 2-lb white foam decided construct wing piece help make model solid keep weight down Though its fairly good-sized craft 737 has compara tively small wing Ducted fan oper ation filming wing loading constantly minds wing cores cut five pieces wing cen ter panel tip mated center section would bolt fuselage Ini tially main center panel tack glued left right center panels added unidirectional fiberglass spar caps sheeted upper surface %2 balsa went bottom added /2-in full-depth spar constructed A-in end-grain balsa capped both sides A-in plywood unidirec tional fiberglass between balsa ply wood main wing spar doubled main landing gear support rest wing constructed standard foamand-balsa format always using unidirec tional strips under /32 balsa sheeting building airframe Steve Korney Hurricane Fans build ing power plants decided needed pulling power far needed top speed As result Steve sug gested six-bladed tractor fan unit pow ered Rossi 91s Picco carbs nacelles designed inter nal firewall accept Hurricane fan unit bell mouth slips place November 1990 99 tuli-size 77 iiying tnrougn ciouas model flying through vaporized kerosene clouds generated Hollywood smoke ma chines Its impossible tell difference Piloting tricky plane would some times out sight several seconds Close-up faithfully recreated damaged fuselage No 723 authors Wile carolyn responsible executing interior detail work Including passengers crew modeled after actors used production movie remarkable lob Len ne LJmIr iugni jeam seen nere assemuing puane preparailon series OT TiEgni snois uy iniravisuori 01 flUuIyWUUU WILE] Mesa director Flight-prepping model size team effort Right Things dont always go smoothlyl actually secona crash endured model its team right engine died just plane rotated takeoff Thanks unidirectional fiberglass con struction airplane back air following week flew flawlessly through remainder shooting except during dive sequence uncontrollable flutter almost caused total disaster plane recovered landed perfectly disconnected left aileron eled after actors used filming wings stabs MonoKoted alu minum gray Coverite press-on chrome used slats nacelles initially skeptical applying presson chrome bare fiberglass Greg Ford proved little practice film easily wrapped around compound curves nacelles stayed put fuselage painted K&B Superpoxy trim stripes accomplished MonoKote trim sheets completed 737 required no nose weight Because Rossi 91s have huge appetites ran two Sullivan 24-oz tanks center fuselage 7-oz Vi olett saddle tank nacelle gave us 31 oz fuel engine approx imately nine minutes flight time day arrived first in-flight film ing yet fly monster 737 norm test fly model before film ing model considered impor tant movie werent permitted test fly camera running Thats never going happen again caused lot undue stress vast quanti ties wasted time Unfortunately case Kent Ken worked last 42 hours straight complete model morning shoot met Sepulveda Basin oaly worried about model wasnt sure Sepulvedas 400-ft runway would long enough Initial flight tempts disappointing 737 accelerated quickly would pitch suddenly try climb vertically tail-heavy didnt expect one-to-one performance screaming Hurricanes el evator refused lower nose end first day damaged nose gear no successful flights over eight seconds durationvery embarrassing tiring Back shop night circled round oddly lethargic creation time massive head-scratching session dont remember suggested check tail plane incidence quick check showed 10 degrees negative angle attack No wonder elevators couldnt get nose down Since knew calculated five degrees incidence Continued page 102 Left The plug used mold fiberglass fuselage vertical stabilizer windows added show mold plug started life 1A-scaie solId fiberglass travel-agency-type model belonging film company Right completed basic components fiberglass fuselage molded three sections fin engine nacelles along foam wings stabilizerand Hurricane fans departure true scale reluctantly agreed film director 20%-larger nacelles required house fans Left A corner LJMP shop engine nacelies can seen taking shape Right Kent McKenna Ken Williams showing off 737 Pasadena iMS show after successfully portrayed its full-size counterpart movie model took fist place Giant Scale Best Show fans Hurricane six-biaded tractor units model used NACA 2417 main wing section Robert -scale pneumatic main gear retracts employed plane controlled Futaba PCM 8-channel radio talking 13 servos oweCtOr Giia~efltef Systel9 29 Wpe tAVe ornecteted paVe Moe% ~aper se~S avalabe reCeiver $1 meant haste either miscal culated snistraced stabilizer datumlocating lines Kent Dennis quickly reduced stabs angle attack also arranged film company fly model private over weekend After spending Sunday afternoon test running fans convinced power problem side developing over 14 lb static thrust reassurance modifi cations repairs complete raced Mile Square beat sun sank quickly west rapid assembly preflight check showed ready go Kent Steve fired engines poised get ship airborne No movie project remember thinking ever gotten best us though 737 trying pretty hard wasnt going beat us eased throttles forward signaled Randy release plane 737 ac celerated nose lightened just before After ground roll about 300 ft began slowly rotate model take off nose came up suddenly model off accelerating lowered nose little make sure elevator working Applying forward pressure watched reassured 737 followed command went level flight loud cheer assembled off flight testing largest ducted fans take air success fully 737 flew surprisingly well impressively responsiveso well fact no trims required sun verge setting knew Id have land soon third trip around field reduced power commenced landing approach model suddenly veered left downwind leg hitting sick feeling takes over realize youve lost control Try might plane definitely showed symptoms being fail-safe mode Miraculously though 737 straight ened out adjacent runways flew groundyou couldnt call landing since no flare merely turned left throttled back made ground contact slight left-wing nose-down atti tude couldnt believe emotions roller-coastered joy extreme dis may back again model dam aged again least achieved con trolled flight knew shed fly again Back shop shattered fan nose gear destroyed scratches left wing fuselage destroyed looked pretty sad wing forward total repair including painting took four us less 16 hours complete Futaba took look radio found cracked receiver crystal crystal changed rest system checked out Though cant sure system wasnt damaged crash can tell no further radio mysteries en countered Continued page 104 102 Model Aviation G1V09 YOU _____ LISTED FM AMA j99 DUALCONVRECEIVER Call MOJ $595 P & SaleS Ta%tO U khFCFTM RIO USA Inc models fill need hotdog show-off sport plane Knife edge take-offs flat spins snaps anything can Wing foam Fuselage Tail lite ply balsa Builds quick lands like trainer Flying weight 10 lbs 184I 13 lbs 192I Ohio OHIO SUPERSTAR PRODUCTS INC 11376 RIDGEWAY ROADKENSINGTON OHIO 44427 216-223-1950 Sepulveda Basin again site some approach shots simu lated flight out clouds wish could have seen Hollywood smoke machines action Dynajet-powered babies vaporize kerosene thick white smoke taking few seconds put up substantial smoke screen game plan called us fly race horse circuits around field spe cial effects guys put up broken smoke simulate clouds 737 really behaving started got aloft flew time asked getting pretty comfortable model despite fact virtually took whole runway take off land cameramen doing artsy things Kent getting lot 737 pilot copilot time thing made us little jumpy As flew through fake clouds craft would go IFR instrument flight rules five eight seconds time Ears tensed strained keep track 737 dense foglike condi tions happened Booming out everything looked great director told us needed flight really wish hadnt said earshot ol 723 next takeoff model seemed just tad slower coming off line Sure enough just rotated takeoff right fan died Picture monster hang ing air nose high right engine silent left engine full powerand enough rudder hold back inevitable Talk about authenticity Watching model rotate nose-down position strike ground fuselage severing front wing left nacelle detached miniature bodies hurtled through air like watching full-size 737 crash uncanny almost morbid sick almost ready give up Like FAA Accident Investigation team went action Once precious piece recovered team again con verged shop figure out next move decided repairs possi ble should able accom plish upcoming week Actually repairs mainly cosmetic Using unidirectional fiberglass under wing skins paid off handsomely Though model hit hard twice wing structure hadnt failed get plane back camera condi tion next film session go Mile Square landing taxi shots relieved because large amount landing space available first time did have problems chances could get model down During last repairs desperate time motivation being low point opted hardware store Krylon rather Superpoxy Kent saw spray-canning over repaired area shook head Hey man adContinued page 198 104 Model Aviation TEGHTAPE PROUDLY PRESENTS fMASAQINg cYITA STERJ * FINEST QUALITY MASKING KIT ON THE MARKET * LOWTACK LEAKPROOF ADHESIVE TAPE * EACH KIT CONTAINS THREE 36 YD ROLLS OF VINYL MASK2 TWO 72YD ROLLS OF POLY MASK/.& % * THREE 6OYD ROLLS OF FINE-LINE MASK * FINE-LINECRISPEDGE CUT STRIPING & DESIGN * CONFORMITY TO ALL MASKING SITUATIONS * FREE tOil * FOR USE WITH NITRATE & BUTYRATE DOPES EPOXY PAINT POLY- U AND ENAMELS MAKE YOUR PAINT JOB COME ALIVE WITH THE BEST MASKING AND FINE-LINE TAPE EVER AVAILABLE TO MODEL BUILDERS NJSEND TOSATISFACTION OSARANTIED LOW KIT PRICE TECHTAPE 6MASIJING P 0 BOX 230 $2525 SHIP * HAND INCLUDED TECHkOLOGY LIVINGSTON NJ 07039 DEALER INOAJIRIES WELCO Satisfaction Guaranteed SH 710 Pkg ot 24E N 13 THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knife slot hinge slide hinges e apply few drops favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG SIG MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front St.Montezuma IA 50171 623-5154 SPORTOBATIC 17995 89~ 84 1 204 cycle 902-cycle T 200025003000- OPS 18- NEW 05 BGX-13500 1EdiTT FOR ORDERS ONLYJLr7TY 1 -8OO633-7556CODs IN ALABAMA 3473525 COLLECTWELCOME TOP QUALITY FUEL FOR EXPERT OR BEGINNER NO RE-CLAIMED ALCOHOL O METHANE ONLY IS USED Designed tested give top performance both 2 cycle 4-cycle engines ringed Except engines requiring low lubricant content CONTAINS NEW TRULY SPACE AGE ADDITIVE ha deve oped nan outer space vacuum new additive attaches internal metal parts ot engine will reduce nc much 80 reduces heat wear absolute minimum WE HAVE 3 LUBRICANT BLENDS ALL SYNTHETIC OR SYNTHETIC BLEND CASTOR lOur castor new h gh Pu y much c eaner burning castor ALL OUR FUELS CONTAIN ANTIFOAMERS PREVENTERS WEAR ADDITIVES tuel developed priced nd v dus c ub d ect sales market dealer inquiries invited Ord gailon up Mis OK i 4 gailon cases up ALL FUEL EXCEPT 54 GALLON DRUMS SHIPPED FREIGHT PRE-PAID Oniy Coniinentsi USA fTo 3 GalI 23051jTo 63 GaiITO 127 Gal/ Up / Freight Collects 1 Gal4 Gal 24 Gat~64 Gal I28 Gait 54 Gal Drum 50/ 1095 0065057518500 12/1495. 95090085077528000 25%1995 1450 400 1350 1275 47500 50% 2695 22 50 2200 2075 78000 Manufactured MACH-7 PO Box 1201 Enterprise Alabama 36330 condition can landed rud-touch down withtn foot white dot der reassuring know rudder willMiracle Landing/Jollythe runway camera zooming hold heading goof go-roundContinued page 104 tight realism youre sort modeler must Mile Square wasnt closed way have fireworks build standard Stik alibbed walked away epoxyssince flying off adjacent runway piped 60 its realistic enjoyment thatnot holding up Once lower stan-under tightly controlled conditions Sport want either Krackerjacs isdards Krylon model will last for-flying continued active runway pleasant own flyeverthere no lack interested helpers paradox proved true theEach 12 flights last day Epilogue Evans shipped MK IIday 737 made see dif-picture perfect Kent would light fires Winter stab detached itficult shots wed asked like fly-and plane would accelerate lift off taped note Leave off fliesing over edge runway three feetfly Steve Korney tracked 737 over better Winters comment Ifabove ground came off hitch80 mph gear-down over 90 mph gearEvans isnt spoofing would have used ai-Imagine foam glass Krylonup literally stopped traffic nearby lerons elevons reflexed upwardscooting along 80-mph-plus over thestreets drivers spotted what appeared ral control CG atsame ground track time after time Thenbe stricken airliner landing Mile Square 20% Enough alreadythere landings model Continued page 200 PRODUCTS Complete Line Exhaust Systems Tuned Muffled Tuned Pipes Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsupassed Workmanshin B Paiformance 198 Model Aviation TulnkflvCosnWed Shotioq 1/4 Scale Kits $12995 Epoxy/Glass/Foam Construction Drawings Data Formula 120 Pylon Sport Standoff ScaleKit Price ping Credit Cards WelcomedOhio Residents Add 7% DEL BUILDING 7ERViCE RADf 0 CONIROg PRODUCTS carry full line Byron Originals Bob Parkerson Tom Cook Bob Violet products COD Orders Accepted 7 18 983-9735 128 WATCHOGUE ROAD EN StAN 0314 Man turer Hi PerformaibeJWi andraft w CULPEPPER LS INC 2526 Washiugtu Iuhuq.IA 52001 31915834830 gan fluttering violently Kent never seen flutter like before stabs rudder left wing blur airframe failure seemed imminent notified camera crew real emergency progress reacted staying model After footage could useful director change heart decided rewrite ending model shaking violently pulled power held elevator finally responded slowly rounding out dive left aileron obviously connected servo longer fluttering guided craft through 1800 turn runway pointed nose Texas RC Slow Winner Combat Technology Now Radio Control 4 34 Channels 4 2530 Engines Adaptable 10-15 40-45s Rugged & Easy build 4 48 span 460 sq Dealer Inquiries Welcome Send $100 Catalog Combat Goodies OREHOU 760 Waltonvijle Rd Humnieletown PA 17036 717 566-3810 last flight called diving sequence Uncertain about consequences letting 737 accelerate too much saved maneuver last fueled up took off landing gear raised nose gear doors closed Aloft craft flew precision stability large Pattern ship After few passes camera get some last-minute footage climbed aircraft somewhere tween 500 1000 ft 737 big model hard tell exacfly high actually As camera crews focused powered half stick model dove approxi mately nine seconds attaining incredibly high speed As started pull out beI OFFICIAL AMA SAFETY CODEJanuary 1 1991 Model Flying Must Accordance Code Order AMA Liability Protection Apply GENERALflown indoors3 will perform initial turn after takeoff away pit spectator areas will there- U 1 will fly model aircraft competition or7 will operate models metal-bladed pro-after fly over pit spectator areas unless beI presence spectators until has beenpellers gaseous boosts gases proven airworthy having previ-other air normal atmospheric pressure en-yond control ously successfully flight testedtar internal combustion engines nor will I4 will operate model using radio control 2 will fly model higher approxioperate models extremely hazardous fuelsfrequencies currently allowed Federal mately 400 feet within 3 miles airport with-such containing tetranitromethane orCommunications Commission Only properly l out notifying airport operator will give right-hydrazinecensed Amateurs authorized operate equip of-way avoid flying proximity full-8 will operate models pyrotechnics anyment Amateur Band frequencies Further scale aircraft necessary observerdevice explodes burns propels projec-any transmitters use sanctioned event shall utilized supervise flying avoid hay-tile kind including limited rock-must have certified R/CMA-AMA gold sticker ating models fly proximity full-scale aircrafteta explosive bombs dropped modelsfixed indicating manufactured modi- U I3 established will abide safetysmoke bombs explosive gases such asfled operation 20kHz frequency separa rules flying site use will willfullyhydrogen-filled balloons ground mounted de-tion except 27MHz 53MHz deliberately fly models careless reck- vices launching projectileThe exceptions permitted rockets flown accordance FREE FLIGHT less and/or dangerous mannerthe Safety Code National Association 4 model weighs over 20 pounds will onlyRocketry permanently attached per1 will launch model aircraft unless fly accordance paragraph 5 sec-JATO use also items authorized Airleast 100 feet downwind spectators auto U tion AMA Safety CodeShow Team use defined AST Advisory Coin-mobile parking air shows model flying demonstrations amittee document available AMA HO Note 2lwillnotflymymodelunlessthelaunchareais single straight line must established sideA model aircraft defined aircraft orclear persons except mechanic offi- U flying other side spec-without engine able carry human beingdaIs tators Only persons essential flight 9 will fly model using turbojet power ax operations permitted flying side ial centrifugal flow unless have obtained 3 will employ use adequate device line others must spectator special waiver such specific flights flight extinguish fuses model after side Flying over spectator side line AMA President Executive Director will has completed its function prohibited unless beyond control abide restrictions imposed such flights pilots exceptions may permit- Note does apply ducted fan CONTROL LINE I ted single straight line requirement under special circumstances involving consideration models using piston engines electric motors will subject complete control system 1insite conditions model size weight speedRADIO CONTROLcluding safety thong applicable inand power must jointly approved AMAspection pull test prior flying IPresident Executive Director maxi-1 will have completed successful radio equipmum permissible takeoff weight models 1855ment ground range check before first flight of21 will assure flying area safely clear Ilbsa new repaired modelof utility wires poles 6 I will fly model unless identified 2 will fly model aircraft presence 3 will assure flying area safely clear name address AMA number spectators until become qualified flier un- non-essential participants spectators model Note does apply models less assisted experienced helper before permitting engine started L meward Its no exaggeration describe land ing followed perfect almost impossible tell 737 stopped fly ing wheels started rolling As ship rolled down runway nose-high director yelled words weary crew des perately needed hear Thats wrap hard time holding back tears ship slowed stop done endured overcome bad times ac complished what couldnt have done other way Pushing model back pits Kent glanced over ob viously too much 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873-5172 @1990 static competition IMS show Kent spent whole weekend explaining interested spectators werent twisted model built mo vie dont think anyone can look torn fuselage think poor desperate passengers crew fighting get down rate after 737 model through light fi nally shined way awarded first place Giant Scale Best Show IMS Pasadena really couldnt believe Pm proud model aviation able play part bringing heroic episode screen am also proud LIMPs team dedicated modelers sticking ardu ous project out performed above beyond what would ever have asked times over 13 people working model Though havent mentioned individually want express gratitude part played hope enjoyed final product After viewing Miracle Landing able review FAA Accident Report ac tual incident movie very accurate Except pesky commercials CLWC General/Johnson Continued page 107 cars vans needed transport body contest site near Nancy France Everyone arrived time almost luggage made notable exception being Carl Dodges model box Rather checking box through hometown overseas flight Carl waited until arriving Chicago Fortunately Carls box arrived next morning departure France wasnt long delayed Almost everyone took different route Frankfurt Nancy arrived three-star Novotel early evening group took wrong turn drove right through center Nancy should have stayed highway other mile None us spoke French showed map some locals store couldnt find themselves Phil Gran derson stood front store stared up cloudy sky trying find sun some hint about headed sky watching pointing map-poring prompted nice young couples offer escort us hotel used var iations ploy throughout trip finding works indoors restaurants too weather during first week varied windy miserable just rainy chilly enough make good use team jackets weather did improve start meet absolutely perfect duration stay flying site located about 20 miles hotel freeway through lo cal village took about 20 minutes drive out Pont Mousson scenery lovely pastoral 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ILL NEVER FORGET phone call last October Larry Bill Can fly Ao-scale 737 200 400 series 400 would better easier hide fans Nope gotta 200 What movie-worthy events wondered hanging up phone could possibly have 737 involved mind raced knew onethe Aloha Air disaster dont think anyone will forget horrifying im age crippled airlinerthe passengers strapped seats brave crew fighting bring back safety literally plucking deaths jaws As know have active film industry past nine years helping out stunts cant done full-size aircraft company Larry Jolly Model Products consists team dedicated modelers ready take tough assignment comes along tale exciting recent proj ects begins surprise October phone call project called Miracle Landing After teams initial meetings directors decided LJMP would produce flying replica stricken Boeing 737 airliner Since movie made television budget time constraints would have 60 days design construct fly 10 x 10-ft flying model crippled air craft addition budget dictated though would play crucial part film model could built fly ing approach landing taxi sequences would done miniature diTop picture No 723 rotates takeoff during flight tests looking world like real thing 0 course haa looK real tO l5 its role simulating heavily damaged Boeing 737 200 Aloha Air disaster television film Left Taxi tests almost too short run way Sepulveda Basin flying site full-size 737 200 has small wings Its size designing Scale model fly properly challenge saw frustration disasterand ultimately great success model ready 60 day could builtno backup Modern materials skill dedication LJMP crew brought project fruition Right Flight tests cam eras rolling Mile Square comfortable longer runway Budget constraints dictated shooting first flight tests 98 Model Aviation rector finicky stickler authen ticity couldnt fudge damage aircraft reluctantly agreed let us increase size nacelles 20 per cent external detail bold up required tight shots Finally produce full crew passenger comple ment plus side film company solid fiberglass Ao-scale 737 could use plug molding own fiber glass parts plug pretty close scale big time-saver As projects dele gated work among team such way subassemblies came gether same time allowing us meet deadline engineering accom plished Jim Jolly Kent McKenna myself Bart Frazee made molds glass parts Jim Jolly Dennis Brandt made nacelle plugs Kent McKenna Ken Williams cut foam wings stabs point Kent took wings stabs took over fuse lage rest team helping could commenced assembly airframe model completed five weeks spare time work hold ing down full-time day jobs during con struction phase fuselage nacelles vertical stabilizer laid up epoxy fi berglass S-glass reinforcement necessary fuselage weighed 11 pounds bare outstanding consider ing constructed three sections measures over 10 feet long 16 inches diameter S-glass laid up longitudinally around barrellike formers reinforcement really helped stiffen fuselage kept oil can ning minimum Kent cut wings stabs 2-lb white foam decided construct wing piece help make model solid keep weight down Though its fairly good-sized craft 737 has compara tively small wing Ducted fan oper ation filming wing loading constantly minds wing cores cut five pieces wing cen ter panel tip mated center section would bolt fuselage Ini tially main center panel tack glued left right center panels added unidirectional fiberglass spar caps sheeted upper surface %2 balsa went bottom added /2-in full-depth spar constructed A-in end-grain balsa capped both sides A-in plywood unidirec tional fiberglass between balsa ply wood main wing spar doubled main landing gear support rest wing constructed standard foamand-balsa format always using unidirec tional strips under /32 balsa sheeting building airframe Steve Korney Hurricane Fans build ing power plants decided needed pulling power far needed top speed As result Steve sug gested six-bladed tractor fan unit pow ered Rossi 91s Picco carbs nacelles designed inter nal firewall accept Hurricane fan unit bell mouth slips place November 1990 99 tuli-size 77 iiying tnrougn ciouas model flying through vaporized kerosene clouds generated Hollywood smoke ma chines Its impossible tell difference Piloting tricky plane would some times out sight several seconds Close-up faithfully recreated damaged fuselage No 723 authors Wile carolyn responsible executing interior detail work Including passengers crew modeled after actors used production movie remarkable lob Len ne LJmIr iugni jeam seen nere assemuing puane preparailon series OT TiEgni snois uy iniravisuori 01 flUuIyWUUU WILE] Mesa director Flight-prepping model size team effort Right Things dont always go smoothlyl actually secona crash endured model its team right engine died just plane rotated takeoff Thanks unidirectional fiberglass con struction airplane back air following week flew flawlessly through remainder shooting except during dive sequence uncontrollable flutter almost caused total disaster plane recovered landed perfectly disconnected left aileron eled after actors used filming wings stabs MonoKoted alu minum gray Coverite press-on chrome used slats nacelles initially skeptical applying presson chrome bare fiberglass Greg Ford proved little practice film easily wrapped around compound curves nacelles stayed put fuselage painted K&B Superpoxy trim stripes accomplished MonoKote trim sheets completed 737 required no nose weight Because Rossi 91s have huge appetites ran two Sullivan 24-oz tanks center fuselage 7-oz Vi olett saddle tank nacelle gave us 31 oz fuel engine approx imately nine minutes flight time day arrived first in-flight film ing yet fly monster 737 norm test fly model before film ing model considered impor tant movie werent permitted test fly camera running Thats never going happen again caused lot undue stress vast quanti ties wasted time Unfortunately case Kent Ken worked last 42 hours straight complete model morning shoot met Sepulveda Basin oaly worried about model wasnt sure Sepulvedas 400-ft runway would long enough Initial flight tempts disappointing 737 accelerated quickly would pitch suddenly try climb vertically tail-heavy didnt expect one-to-one performance screaming Hurricanes el evator refused lower nose end first day damaged nose gear no successful flights over eight seconds durationvery embarrassing tiring Back shop night circled round oddly lethargic creation time massive head-scratching session dont remember suggested check tail plane incidence quick check showed 10 degrees negative angle attack No wonder elevators couldnt get nose down Since knew calculated five degrees incidence Continued page 102 Left The plug used mold fiberglass fuselage vertical stabilizer windows added show mold plug started life 1A-scaie solId fiberglass travel-agency-type model belonging film company Right completed basic components fiberglass fuselage molded three sections fin engine nacelles along foam wings stabilizerand Hurricane fans departure true scale reluctantly agreed film director 20%-larger nacelles required house fans Left A corner LJMP shop engine nacelies can seen taking shape Right Kent McKenna Ken Williams showing off 737 Pasadena iMS show after successfully portrayed its full-size counterpart movie model took fist place Giant Scale Best Show fans Hurricane six-biaded tractor units model used NACA 2417 main wing section Robert -scale pneumatic main gear retracts employed plane controlled Futaba PCM 8-channel radio talking 13 servos oweCtOr Giia~efltef Systel9 29 Wpe tAVe ornecteted paVe Moe% ~aper se~S avalabe reCeiver $1 meant haste either miscal culated snistraced stabilizer datumlocating lines Kent Dennis quickly reduced stabs angle attack also arranged film company fly model private over weekend After spending Sunday afternoon test running fans convinced power problem side developing over 14 lb static thrust reassurance modifi cations repairs complete raced Mile Square beat sun sank quickly west rapid assembly preflight check showed ready go Kent Steve fired engines poised get ship airborne No movie project remember thinking ever gotten best us though 737 trying pretty hard wasnt going beat us eased throttles forward signaled Randy release plane 737 ac celerated nose lightened just before After ground roll about 300 ft began slowly rotate model take off nose came up suddenly model off accelerating lowered nose little make sure elevator working Applying forward pressure watched reassured 737 followed command went level flight loud cheer assembled off flight testing largest ducted fans take air success fully 737 flew surprisingly well impressively responsiveso well fact no trims required sun verge setting knew Id have land soon third trip around field reduced power commenced landing approach model suddenly veered left downwind leg hitting sick feeling takes over realize youve lost control Try might plane definitely showed symptoms being fail-safe mode Miraculously though 737 straight ened out adjacent runways flew groundyou couldnt call landing since no flare merely turned left throttled back made ground contact slight left-wing nose-down atti tude couldnt believe emotions roller-coastered joy extreme dis may back again model dam aged again least achieved con trolled flight knew shed fly again Back shop shattered fan nose gear destroyed scratches left wing fuselage destroyed looked pretty sad wing forward total repair including painting took four us less 16 hours complete Futaba took look radio found cracked receiver crystal crystal changed rest system checked out Though cant sure system wasnt damaged crash can tell no further radio mysteries en countered Continued page 104 102 Model Aviation G1V09 YOU _____ LISTED FM AMA j99 DUALCONVRECEIVER Call MOJ $595 P & SaleS Ta%tO U khFCFTM RIO USA Inc models fill need hotdog show-off sport plane Knife edge take-offs flat spins snaps anything can Wing foam Fuselage Tail lite ply balsa Builds quick lands like trainer Flying weight 10 lbs 184I 13 lbs 192I Ohio OHIO SUPERSTAR PRODUCTS INC 11376 RIDGEWAY ROADKENSINGTON OHIO 44427 216-223-1950 Sepulveda Basin again site some approach shots simu lated flight out clouds wish could have seen Hollywood smoke machines action Dynajet-powered babies vaporize kerosene thick white smoke taking few seconds put up substantial smoke screen game plan called us fly race horse circuits around field spe cial effects guys put up broken smoke simulate clouds 737 really behaving started got aloft flew time asked getting pretty comfortable model despite fact virtually took whole runway take off land cameramen doing artsy things Kent getting lot 737 pilot copilot time thing made us little jumpy As flew through fake clouds craft would go IFR instrument flight rules five eight seconds time Ears tensed strained keep track 737 dense foglike condi tions happened Booming out everything looked great director told us needed flight really wish hadnt said earshot ol 723 next takeoff model seemed just tad slower coming off line Sure enough just rotated takeoff right fan died Picture monster hang ing air nose high right engine silent left engine full powerand enough rudder hold back inevitable Talk about authenticity Watching model rotate nose-down position strike ground fuselage severing front wing left nacelle detached miniature bodies hurtled through air like watching full-size 737 crash uncanny almost morbid sick almost ready give up Like FAA Accident Investigation team went action Once precious piece recovered team again con verged shop figure out next move decided repairs possi ble should able accom plish upcoming week Actually repairs mainly cosmetic Using unidirectional fiberglass under wing skins paid off handsomely Though model hit hard twice wing structure hadnt failed get plane back camera condi tion next film session go Mile Square landing taxi shots relieved because large amount landing space available first time did have problems chances could get model down During last repairs desperate time motivation being low point opted hardware store Krylon rather Superpoxy Kent saw spray-canning over repaired area shook head Hey man adContinued page 198 104 Model Aviation TEGHTAPE PROUDLY PRESENTS fMASAQINg cYITA STERJ * FINEST QUALITY MASKING KIT ON THE MARKET * LOWTACK LEAKPROOF ADHESIVE TAPE * EACH KIT CONTAINS THREE 36 YD ROLLS OF VINYL MASK2 TWO 72YD ROLLS OF POLY MASK/.& % * THREE 6OYD ROLLS OF FINE-LINE MASK * FINE-LINECRISPEDGE CUT STRIPING & DESIGN * CONFORMITY TO ALL MASKING SITUATIONS * FREE tOil * FOR USE WITH NITRATE & BUTYRATE DOPES EPOXY PAINT POLY- U AND ENAMELS MAKE YOUR PAINT JOB COME ALIVE WITH THE BEST MASKING AND FINE-LINE TAPE EVER AVAILABLE TO MODEL BUILDERS NJSEND TOSATISFACTION OSARANTIED LOW KIT PRICE TECHTAPE 6MASIJING P 0 BOX 230 $2525 SHIP * HAND INCLUDED TECHkOLOGY LIVINGSTON NJ 07039 DEALER INOAJIRIES WELCO Satisfaction Guaranteed SH 710 Pkg ot 24E N 13 THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knife slot hinge slide hinges e apply few drops favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG SIG MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front St.Montezuma IA 50171 623-5154 SPORTOBATIC 17995 89~ 84 1 204 cycle 902-cycle T 200025003000- OPS 18- NEW 05 BGX-13500 1EdiTT FOR ORDERS ONLYJLr7TY 1 -8OO633-7556CODs IN ALABAMA 3473525 COLLECTWELCOME TOP QUALITY FUEL FOR EXPERT OR BEGINNER NO RE-CLAIMED ALCOHOL O METHANE ONLY IS USED Designed tested give top performance both 2 cycle 4-cycle engines ringed Except engines requiring low lubricant content CONTAINS NEW TRULY SPACE AGE ADDITIVE ha deve oped nan outer space vacuum new additive attaches internal metal parts ot engine will reduce nc much 80 reduces heat wear absolute minimum WE HAVE 3 LUBRICANT BLENDS ALL SYNTHETIC OR SYNTHETIC BLEND CASTOR lOur castor new h gh Pu y much c eaner burning castor ALL OUR FUELS CONTAIN ANTIFOAMERS PREVENTERS WEAR ADDITIVES tuel developed priced nd v dus c ub d ect sales market dealer inquiries invited Ord gailon up Mis OK i 4 gailon cases up ALL FUEL EXCEPT 54 GALLON DRUMS SHIPPED FREIGHT PRE-PAID Oniy Coniinentsi USA fTo 3 GalI 23051jTo 63 GaiITO 127 Gal/ Up / Freight Collects 1 Gal4 Gal 24 Gat~64 Gal I28 Gait 54 Gal Drum 50/ 1095 0065057518500 12/1495. 95090085077528000 25%1995 1450 400 1350 1275 47500 50% 2695 22 50 2200 2075 78000 Manufactured MACH-7 PO Box 1201 Enterprise Alabama 36330 condition can landed rud-touch down withtn foot white dot der reassuring know rudder willMiracle Landing/Jollythe runway camera zooming hold heading goof go-roundContinued page 104 tight realism youre sort modeler must Mile Square wasnt closed way have fireworks build standard Stik alibbed walked away epoxyssince flying off adjacent runway piped 60 its realistic enjoyment thatnot holding up Once lower stan-under tightly controlled conditions Sport want either Krackerjacs isdards Krylon model will last for-flying continued active runway pleasant own flyeverthere no lack interested helpers paradox proved true theEach 12 flights last day Epilogue Evans shipped MK IIday 737 made see dif-picture perfect Kent would light fires Winter stab detached itficult shots wed asked like fly-and plane would accelerate lift off taped note Leave off fliesing over edge runway three feetfly Steve Korney tracked 737 over better Winters comment Ifabove ground came off hitch80 mph gear-down over 90 mph gearEvans isnt spoofing would have used ai-Imagine foam glass Krylonup literally stopped traffic nearby lerons elevons reflexed upwardscooting along 80-mph-plus over thestreets drivers spotted what appeared ral control CG atsame ground track time after time Thenbe stricken airliner landing Mile Square 20% Enough alreadythere landings model Continued page 200 PRODUCTS Complete Line Exhaust Systems Tuned Muffled Tuned Pipes Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsupassed Workmanshin B Paiformance 198 Model Aviation TulnkflvCosnWed Shotioq 1/4 Scale Kits $12995 Epoxy/Glass/Foam Construction Drawings Data Formula 120 Pylon Sport Standoff ScaleKit Price ping Credit Cards WelcomedOhio Residents Add 7% DEL BUILDING 7ERViCE RADf 0 CONIROg PRODUCTS carry full line Byron Originals Bob Parkerson Tom Cook Bob Violet products COD Orders Accepted 7 18 983-9735 128 WATCHOGUE ROAD EN StAN 0314 Man turer Hi PerformaibeJWi andraft w CULPEPPER LS INC 2526 Washiugtu Iuhuq.IA 52001 31915834830 gan fluttering violently Kent never seen flutter like before stabs rudder left wing blur airframe failure seemed imminent notified camera crew real emergency progress reacted staying model After footage could useful director change heart decided rewrite ending model shaking violently pulled power held elevator finally responded slowly rounding out dive left aileron obviously connected servo longer fluttering guided craft through 1800 turn runway pointed nose Texas RC Slow Winner Combat Technology Now Radio Control 4 34 Channels 4 2530 Engines Adaptable 10-15 40-45s Rugged & Easy build 4 48 span 460 sq Dealer Inquiries Welcome Send $100 Catalog Combat Goodies OREHOU 760 Waltonvijle Rd Humnieletown PA 17036 717 566-3810 last flight called diving sequence Uncertain about consequences letting 737 accelerate too much saved maneuver last fueled up took off landing gear raised nose gear doors closed Aloft craft flew precision stability large Pattern ship After few passes camera get some last-minute footage climbed aircraft somewhere tween 500 1000 ft 737 big model hard tell exacfly high actually As camera crews focused powered half stick model dove approxi mately nine seconds attaining incredibly high speed As started pull out beI OFFICIAL AMA SAFETY CODEJanuary 1 1991 Model Flying Must Accordance Code Order AMA Liability Protection Apply GENERALflown indoors3 will perform initial turn after takeoff away pit spectator areas will there- U 1 will fly model aircraft competition or7 will operate models metal-bladed pro-after fly over pit spectator areas unless beI presence spectators until has beenpellers gaseous boosts gases proven airworthy having previ-other air normal atmospheric pressure en-yond control ously successfully flight testedtar internal combustion engines nor will I4 will operate model using radio control 2 will fly model higher approxioperate models extremely hazardous fuelsfrequencies currently allowed Federal mately 400 feet within 3 miles airport with-such containing tetranitromethane orCommunications Commission Only properly l out notifying airport operator will give right-hydrazinecensed Amateurs authorized operate equip of-way avoid flying proximity full-8 will operate models pyrotechnics anyment Amateur Band frequencies Further scale aircraft necessary observerdevice explodes burns propels projec-any transmitters use sanctioned event shall utilized supervise flying avoid hay-tile kind including limited rock-must have certified R/CMA-AMA gold sticker ating models fly proximity full-scale aircrafteta explosive bombs dropped modelsfixed indicating manufactured modi- U I3 established will abide safetysmoke bombs explosive gases such asfled operation 20kHz frequency separa rules flying site use will willfullyhydrogen-filled balloons ground mounted de-tion except 27MHz 53MHz deliberately fly models careless reck- vices launching projectileThe exceptions permitted rockets flown accordance FREE FLIGHT less and/or dangerous mannerthe Safety Code National Association 4 model weighs over 20 pounds will onlyRocketry permanently attached per1 will launch model aircraft unless fly accordance paragraph 5 sec-JATO use also items authorized Airleast 100 feet downwind spectators auto U tion AMA Safety CodeShow Team use defined AST Advisory Coin-mobile parking air shows model flying demonstrations amittee document available AMA HO Note 2lwillnotflymymodelunlessthelaunchareais single straight line must established sideA model aircraft defined aircraft orclear persons except mechanic offi- U flying other side spec-without engine able carry human beingdaIs tators Only persons essential flight 9 will fly model using turbojet power ax operations permitted flying side ial centrifugal flow unless have obtained 3 will employ use adequate device line others must spectator special waiver such specific flights flight extinguish fuses model after side Flying over spectator side line AMA President Executive Director will has completed its function prohibited unless beyond control abide restrictions imposed such flights pilots exceptions may permit- Note does apply ducted fan CONTROL LINE I ted single straight line requirement under special circumstances involving consideration models using piston engines electric motors will subject complete control system 1insite conditions model size weight speedRADIO CONTROLcluding safety thong applicable inand power must jointly approved AMAspection pull test prior flying IPresident Executive Director maxi-1 will have completed successful radio equipmum permissible takeoff weight models 1855ment ground range check before first flight of21 will assure flying area safely clear Ilbsa new repaired modelof utility wires poles 6 I will fly model unless identified 2 will fly model aircraft presence 3 will assure flying area safely clear name address AMA number spectators until become qualified flier un- non-essential participants spectators model Note does apply models less assisted experienced helper before permitting engine started L meward Its no exaggeration describe land ing followed perfect almost impossible tell 737 stopped fly ing wheels started rolling As ship rolled down runway nose-high director yelled words weary crew des perately needed hear Thats wrap hard time holding back tears ship slowed stop done endured overcome bad times ac complished what couldnt have done other way Pushing model back pits Kent glanced over ob viously too much aileron control before huh Two weeks later model entered PLANE TRACKER PILOT GLASSES Blocks 100% harmful UV rays High Impact polycarbonate extra protect Ion Dual gradient lens [Mirror Gray] Fit over prescription glasses Hard coated scratch resistance 1 year limited warranty Case included Clear Amber Gray Mirror Gray AVAILABLE IN$1795 $1995 $1995 $2495 CA Mask Paint Mask Banded Ear Plugs $1695 $2295 $795 PLU5 See hobby dealer first f doesiil have what need order direct SAFETY PLUS P0 Box 1173 Dept iM Clinton MS 39060 1-800-842-7233 Cont US 601 924-9640 Satisfaction guaranteed Shipping handling included Add ~forCOD VISA/MC Original Sun Shelters 1•8X 8 * Sturdy Steel Frames Heavy Duty Fade Resistant Nylon 1OX1OCanopies RedWhite Blue miox 15Sets Up less 60 Seconds Authorized E-Z UP Corp Dealer INo Ropes Nothing Assemble John Peck Leisure Products Ltd *IMAA 3287 AMA 8580131 Ravenwood Road Other Sizes Colors AndVersailles KY 40383 Accessories Available Plus Custom Logos LetteringWrIte1606 873-5172 @1990 static competition IMS show Kent spent whole weekend explaining interested spectators werent twisted model built mo vie dont think anyone can look torn fuselage think poor desperate passengers crew fighting get down rate after 737 model through light fi nally shined way awarded first place Giant Scale Best Show IMS Pasadena really couldnt believe Pm proud model aviation able play part bringing heroic episode screen am also proud LIMPs team dedicated modelers sticking ardu ous project out performed above beyond what would ever have asked times over 13 people working model Though havent mentioned individually want express gratitude part played hope enjoyed final product After viewing Miracle Landing able review FAA Accident Report ac tual incident movie very accurate Except pesky commercials CLWC General/Johnson Continued page 107 cars vans needed transport body contest site near Nancy France Everyone arrived time almost luggage made notable exception being Carl Dodges model box Rather checking box through hometown overseas flight Carl waited until arriving Chicago Fortunately Carls box arrived next morning departure France wasnt long delayed Almost everyone took different route Frankfurt Nancy arrived three-star Novotel early evening group took wrong turn drove right through center Nancy should have stayed highway other mile None us spoke French showed map some locals store couldnt find themselves Phil Gran derson stood front store stared up cloudy sky trying find sun some hint about headed sky watching pointing map-poring prompted nice young couples offer escort us hotel used var iations ploy throughout trip finding works indoors restaurants too weather during first week varied windy miserable just rainy chilly enough make good use team jackets weather did improve start meet absolutely perfect duration stay flying site located about 20 miles hotel freeway through lo cal village took about 20 minutes drive out Pont Mousson scenery lovely pastoral atmosphere complete break big-city hustle bus tle French team told us two years earlier Kiev site would nicer Chaika us listened politely muttering Yeah sure under breath French hosts hadnt boasting What greeted us fantastic site pmtuct lair lnvsstnhuntl SAVE MONET U Easy build transmitter bose Single double version Both sets plans $400 Send check money order * HUDS PLANS * PO Boa 47203 Dares life GA 30340 US AirCores FOLD & FL YAIRPLANES CoroStar 40 Warbird Extraordinair AirCore 40 tamUy Trainer wer Cartridge free brochure $1200 videol 1-800336-0602 204 Model Aviation wraparouna sxyie eliminates glare angles ADVANCED AERO PRODUCTS C5U Of ectrr Fat 1FO5MATK9 OfALOR IrCOFOEO IffrltOO zzz IS r2eEaR6T SYorowAoe P4775W14ROfAFT AOnefdatO AFIG PRO3JCTS Br tBCSt 366-C bSfR 13 rtOO3 0t41 9 4- 40 IULTIMATESPORT RC 255 Best Ashland/PO Box 727/Soda SprIngs Idaho 83276 U
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/11
Page Numbers: 98, 99, 100, 102, 104, 198, 200, 204
ILL NEVER FORGET phone call last October Larry Bill Can fly Ao-scale 737 200 400 series 400 would better easier hide fans Nope gotta 200 What movie-worthy events wondered hanging up phone could possibly have 737 involved mind raced knew onethe Aloha Air disaster dont think anyone will forget horrifying im age crippled airlinerthe passengers strapped seats brave crew fighting bring back safety literally plucking deaths jaws As know have active film industry past nine years helping out stunts cant done full-size aircraft company Larry Jolly Model Products consists team dedicated modelers ready take tough assignment comes along tale exciting recent proj ects begins surprise October phone call project called Miracle Landing After teams initial meetings directors decided LJMP would produce flying replica stricken Boeing 737 airliner Since movie made television budget time constraints would have 60 days design construct fly 10 x 10-ft flying model crippled air craft addition budget dictated though would play crucial part film model could built fly ing approach landing taxi sequences would done miniature diTop picture No 723 rotates takeoff during flight tests looking world like real thing 0 course haa looK real tO l5 its role simulating heavily damaged Boeing 737 200 Aloha Air disaster television film Left Taxi tests almost too short run way Sepulveda Basin flying site full-size 737 200 has small wings Its size designing Scale model fly properly challenge saw frustration disasterand ultimately great success model ready 60 day could builtno backup Modern materials skill dedication LJMP crew brought project fruition Right Flight tests cam eras rolling Mile Square comfortable longer runway Budget constraints dictated shooting first flight tests 98 Model Aviation rector finicky stickler authen ticity couldnt fudge damage aircraft reluctantly agreed let us increase size nacelles 20 per cent external detail bold up required tight shots Finally produce full crew passenger comple ment plus side film company solid fiberglass Ao-scale 737 could use plug molding own fiber glass parts plug pretty close scale big time-saver As projects dele gated work among team such way subassemblies came gether same time allowing us meet deadline engineering accom plished Jim Jolly Kent McKenna myself Bart Frazee made molds glass parts Jim Jolly Dennis Brandt made nacelle plugs Kent McKenna Ken Williams cut foam wings stabs point Kent took wings stabs took over fuse lage rest team helping could commenced assembly airframe model completed five weeks spare time work hold ing down full-time day jobs during con struction phase fuselage nacelles vertical stabilizer laid up epoxy fi berglass S-glass reinforcement necessary fuselage weighed 11 pounds bare outstanding consider ing constructed three sections measures over 10 feet long 16 inches diameter S-glass laid up longitudinally around barrellike formers reinforcement really helped stiffen fuselage kept oil can ning minimum Kent cut wings stabs 2-lb white foam decided construct wing piece help make model solid keep weight down Though its fairly good-sized craft 737 has compara tively small wing Ducted fan oper ation filming wing loading constantly minds wing cores cut five pieces wing cen ter panel tip mated center section would bolt fuselage Ini tially main center panel tack glued left right center panels added unidirectional fiberglass spar caps sheeted upper surface %2 balsa went bottom added /2-in full-depth spar constructed A-in end-grain balsa capped both sides A-in plywood unidirec tional fiberglass between balsa ply wood main wing spar doubled main landing gear support rest wing constructed standard foamand-balsa format always using unidirec tional strips under /32 balsa sheeting building airframe Steve Korney Hurricane Fans build ing power plants decided needed pulling power far needed top speed As result Steve sug gested six-bladed tractor fan unit pow ered Rossi 91s Picco carbs nacelles designed inter nal firewall accept Hurricane fan unit bell mouth slips place November 1990 99 tuli-size 77 iiying tnrougn ciouas model flying through vaporized kerosene clouds generated Hollywood smoke ma chines Its impossible tell difference Piloting tricky plane would some times out sight several seconds Close-up faithfully recreated damaged fuselage No 723 authors Wile carolyn responsible executing interior detail work Including passengers crew modeled after actors used production movie remarkable lob Len ne LJmIr iugni jeam seen nere assemuing puane preparailon series OT TiEgni snois uy iniravisuori 01 flUuIyWUUU WILE] Mesa director Flight-prepping model size team effort Right Things dont always go smoothlyl actually secona crash endured model its team right engine died just plane rotated takeoff Thanks unidirectional fiberglass con struction airplane back air following week flew flawlessly through remainder shooting except during dive sequence uncontrollable flutter almost caused total disaster plane recovered landed perfectly disconnected left aileron eled after actors used filming wings stabs MonoKoted alu minum gray Coverite press-on chrome used slats nacelles initially skeptical applying presson chrome bare fiberglass Greg Ford proved little practice film easily wrapped around compound curves nacelles stayed put fuselage painted K&B Superpoxy trim stripes accomplished MonoKote trim sheets completed 737 required no nose weight Because Rossi 91s have huge appetites ran two Sullivan 24-oz tanks center fuselage 7-oz Vi olett saddle tank nacelle gave us 31 oz fuel engine approx imately nine minutes flight time day arrived first in-flight film ing yet fly monster 737 norm test fly model before film ing model considered impor tant movie werent permitted test fly camera running Thats never going happen again caused lot undue stress vast quanti ties wasted time Unfortunately case Kent Ken worked last 42 hours straight complete model morning shoot met Sepulveda Basin oaly worried about model wasnt sure Sepulvedas 400-ft runway would long enough Initial flight tempts disappointing 737 accelerated quickly would pitch suddenly try climb vertically tail-heavy didnt expect one-to-one performance screaming Hurricanes el evator refused lower nose end first day damaged nose gear no successful flights over eight seconds durationvery embarrassing tiring Back shop night circled round oddly lethargic creation time massive head-scratching session dont remember suggested check tail plane incidence quick check showed 10 degrees negative angle attack No wonder elevators couldnt get nose down Since knew calculated five degrees incidence Continued page 102 Left The plug used mold fiberglass fuselage vertical stabilizer windows added show mold plug started life 1A-scaie solId fiberglass travel-agency-type model belonging film company Right completed basic components fiberglass fuselage molded three sections fin engine nacelles along foam wings stabilizerand Hurricane fans departure true scale reluctantly agreed film director 20%-larger nacelles required house fans Left A corner LJMP shop engine nacelies can seen taking shape Right Kent McKenna Ken Williams showing off 737 Pasadena iMS show after successfully portrayed its full-size counterpart movie model took fist place Giant Scale Best Show fans Hurricane six-biaded tractor units model used NACA 2417 main wing section Robert -scale pneumatic main gear retracts employed plane controlled Futaba PCM 8-channel radio talking 13 servos oweCtOr Giia~efltef Systel9 29 Wpe tAVe ornecteted paVe Moe% ~aper se~S avalabe reCeiver $1 meant haste either miscal culated snistraced stabilizer datumlocating lines Kent Dennis quickly reduced stabs angle attack also arranged film company fly model private over weekend After spending Sunday afternoon test running fans convinced power problem side developing over 14 lb static thrust reassurance modifi cations repairs complete raced Mile Square beat sun sank quickly west rapid assembly preflight check showed ready go Kent Steve fired engines poised get ship airborne No movie project remember thinking ever gotten best us though 737 trying pretty hard wasnt going beat us eased throttles forward signaled Randy release plane 737 ac celerated nose lightened just before After ground roll about 300 ft began slowly rotate model take off nose came up suddenly model off accelerating lowered nose little make sure elevator working Applying forward pressure watched reassured 737 followed command went level flight loud cheer assembled off flight testing largest ducted fans take air success fully 737 flew surprisingly well impressively responsiveso well fact no trims required sun verge setting knew Id have land soon third trip around field reduced power commenced landing approach model suddenly veered left downwind leg hitting sick feeling takes over realize youve lost control Try might plane definitely showed symptoms being fail-safe mode Miraculously though 737 straight ened out adjacent runways flew groundyou couldnt call landing since no flare merely turned left throttled back made ground contact slight left-wing nose-down atti tude couldnt believe emotions roller-coastered joy extreme dis may back again model dam aged again least achieved con trolled flight knew shed fly again Back shop shattered fan nose gear destroyed scratches left wing fuselage destroyed looked pretty sad wing forward total repair including painting took four us less 16 hours complete Futaba took look radio found cracked receiver crystal crystal changed rest system checked out Though cant sure system wasnt damaged crash can tell no further radio mysteries en countered Continued page 104 102 Model Aviation G1V09 YOU _____ LISTED FM AMA j99 DUALCONVRECEIVER Call MOJ $595 P & SaleS Ta%tO U khFCFTM RIO USA Inc models fill need hotdog show-off sport plane Knife edge take-offs flat spins snaps anything can Wing foam Fuselage Tail lite ply balsa Builds quick lands like trainer Flying weight 10 lbs 184I 13 lbs 192I Ohio OHIO SUPERSTAR PRODUCTS INC 11376 RIDGEWAY ROADKENSINGTON OHIO 44427 216-223-1950 Sepulveda Basin again site some approach shots simu lated flight out clouds wish could have seen Hollywood smoke machines action Dynajet-powered babies vaporize kerosene thick white smoke taking few seconds put up substantial smoke screen game plan called us fly race horse circuits around field spe cial effects guys put up broken smoke simulate clouds 737 really behaving started got aloft flew time asked getting pretty comfortable model despite fact virtually took whole runway take off land cameramen doing artsy things Kent getting lot 737 pilot copilot time thing made us little jumpy As flew through fake clouds craft would go IFR instrument flight rules five eight seconds time Ears tensed strained keep track 737 dense foglike condi tions happened Booming out everything looked great director told us needed flight really wish hadnt said earshot ol 723 next takeoff model seemed just tad slower coming off line Sure enough just rotated takeoff right fan died Picture monster hang ing air nose high right engine silent left engine full powerand enough rudder hold back inevitable Talk about authenticity Watching model rotate nose-down position strike ground fuselage severing front wing left nacelle detached miniature bodies hurtled through air like watching full-size 737 crash uncanny almost morbid sick almost ready give up Like FAA Accident Investigation team went action Once precious piece recovered team again con verged shop figure out next move decided repairs possi ble should able accom plish upcoming week Actually repairs mainly cosmetic Using unidirectional fiberglass under wing skins paid off handsomely Though model hit hard twice wing structure hadnt failed get plane back camera condi tion next film session go Mile Square landing taxi shots relieved because large amount landing space available first time did have problems chances could 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Technology Now Radio Control 4 34 Channels 4 2530 Engines Adaptable 10-15 40-45s Rugged & Easy build 4 48 span 460 sq Dealer Inquiries Welcome Send $100 Catalog Combat Goodies OREHOU 760 Waltonvijle Rd Humnieletown PA 17036 717 566-3810 last flight called diving sequence Uncertain about consequences letting 737 accelerate too much saved maneuver last fueled up took off landing gear raised nose gear doors closed Aloft craft flew precision stability large Pattern ship After few passes camera get some last-minute footage climbed aircraft somewhere tween 500 1000 ft 737 big model hard tell exacfly high actually As camera crews focused powered half stick model dove approxi mately nine seconds attaining incredibly high speed As started pull out beI OFFICIAL AMA SAFETY CODEJanuary 1 1991 Model Flying Must Accordance Code Order AMA Liability Protection Apply GENERALflown indoors3 will perform initial turn after takeoff away pit spectator areas will there- U 1 will fly model aircraft competition or7 will operate models metal-bladed pro-after fly over pit spectator areas unless beI presence spectators until has beenpellers gaseous boosts gases proven airworthy having previ-other air normal atmospheric pressure en-yond control ously successfully flight testedtar internal combustion engines nor will I4 will operate model using radio control 2 will fly model higher approxioperate models extremely hazardous fuelsfrequencies currently allowed Federal mately 400 feet within 3 miles airport with-such containing tetranitromethane orCommunications Commission Only properly l out notifying airport operator will give right-hydrazinecensed Amateurs authorized operate equip of-way avoid flying proximity full-8 will operate models pyrotechnics anyment Amateur Band frequencies Further scale aircraft necessary observerdevice explodes burns propels projec-any transmitters use sanctioned event shall utilized supervise flying avoid hay-tile kind including limited rock-must have certified R/CMA-AMA gold sticker ating models fly proximity full-scale aircrafteta explosive bombs dropped modelsfixed indicating manufactured modi- U I3 established will abide safetysmoke bombs explosive gases such asfled operation 20kHz frequency separa rules flying site use will willfullyhydrogen-filled balloons ground mounted de-tion except 27MHz 53MHz deliberately fly models careless reck- vices launching projectileThe exceptions permitted rockets flown accordance FREE FLIGHT less and/or dangerous mannerthe Safety Code National Association 4 model weighs over 20 pounds will onlyRocketry permanently attached per1 will launch model aircraft unless fly accordance paragraph 5 sec-JATO use also items authorized Airleast 100 feet downwind spectators auto U tion AMA Safety CodeShow Team use defined AST Advisory Coin-mobile parking air shows model flying demonstrations amittee document available AMA HO Note 2lwillnotflymymodelunlessthelaunchareais single straight line must established sideA model aircraft defined aircraft orclear persons except mechanic offi- U flying other side spec-without engine able carry human beingdaIs tators Only persons essential flight 9 will fly model using turbojet power ax operations permitted flying side ial centrifugal flow unless have obtained 3 will employ use adequate device line others must spectator special waiver such specific flights flight extinguish fuses model after side Flying over spectator side line AMA President Executive Director will has completed its function prohibited unless beyond control abide restrictions imposed such flights pilots exceptions may permit- Note does apply ducted fan CONTROL LINE I ted single straight line requirement under special circumstances involving consideration models using piston engines electric motors will subject complete control system 1insite conditions model size weight speedRADIO CONTROLcluding safety thong applicable inand power must jointly approved AMAspection pull test prior flying IPresident Executive Director maxi-1 will have completed successful radio equipmum permissible takeoff weight models 1855ment ground range check before first flight of21 will assure flying area safely clear Ilbsa new repaired modelof utility wires poles 6 I will fly model unless identified 2 will fly model aircraft presence 3 will assure flying area safely clear name address AMA number spectators until become qualified flier un- non-essential participants spectators model Note does apply models less assisted experienced helper before permitting engine started L meward Its no exaggeration describe land ing followed perfect almost impossible tell 737 stopped fly ing wheels started rolling As ship rolled down runway nose-high director yelled words weary crew des perately needed hear Thats wrap hard time holding back tears ship slowed stop done endured overcome bad times ac complished what couldnt have done other way Pushing model back pits Kent glanced over ob viously too much aileron control before huh Two weeks later model entered PLANE TRACKER PILOT GLASSES Blocks 100% harmful UV rays High Impact polycarbonate extra protect Ion Dual gradient lens [Mirror Gray] Fit over prescription glasses Hard coated scratch resistance 1 year limited warranty Case included Clear Amber Gray Mirror Gray AVAILABLE IN$1795 $1995 $1995 $2495 CA Mask Paint Mask Banded Ear Plugs $1695 $2295 $795 PLU5 See hobby dealer first f doesiil have what need order direct SAFETY PLUS P0 Box 1173 Dept iM Clinton MS 39060 1-800-842-7233 Cont US 601 924-9640 Satisfaction guaranteed Shipping handling included Add ~forCOD VISA/MC Original Sun Shelters 1•8X 8 * Sturdy Steel Frames Heavy Duty Fade Resistant Nylon 1OX1OCanopies RedWhite Blue miox 15Sets Up less 60 Seconds Authorized E-Z UP Corp Dealer INo Ropes Nothing Assemble John Peck Leisure Products Ltd *IMAA 3287 AMA 8580131 Ravenwood Road Other Sizes Colors AndVersailles KY 40383 Accessories Available Plus Custom Logos LetteringWrIte1606 873-5172 @1990 static competition IMS show Kent spent whole weekend explaining interested spectators werent twisted model built mo vie dont think anyone can look torn fuselage think poor desperate passengers crew fighting get down rate after 737 model through light fi nally shined way awarded first place Giant Scale Best Show IMS Pasadena really couldnt believe Pm proud model aviation able play part bringing heroic episode screen am also proud LIMPs team dedicated modelers sticking ardu ous project out performed above beyond what would ever have asked times over 13 people working model Though havent mentioned individually want express gratitude part played hope enjoyed final product After viewing Miracle Landing able review FAA Accident Report ac tual incident movie very accurate Except pesky commercials CLWC General/Johnson Continued page 107 cars vans needed transport body contest site near Nancy France Everyone arrived time almost luggage made notable exception being Carl Dodges model box Rather checking box through hometown overseas flight Carl waited until arriving Chicago Fortunately Carls box arrived next morning departure France wasnt long delayed Almost everyone took different route Frankfurt Nancy arrived three-star Novotel early evening group took wrong turn drove right through center Nancy should have stayed highway other mile None us spoke French showed map some locals store couldnt find themselves Phil Gran derson stood front store stared up cloudy sky trying find sun some hint about headed sky watching pointing map-poring prompted nice young couples offer escort us hotel used var iations ploy throughout trip finding works indoors restaurants too weather during first week varied windy miserable just rainy chilly enough make good use team jackets weather did improve start meet absolutely perfect duration stay flying site located about 20 miles hotel freeway through lo cal village took about 20 minutes drive out Pont Mousson scenery lovely pastoral atmosphere complete break big-city hustle bus tle French team told us two years earlier Kiev site would nicer Chaika us listened politely muttering Yeah sure under breath French hosts hadnt boasting What greeted us fantastic site pmtuct lair lnvsstnhuntl SAVE MONET U Easy build transmitter bose Single double version Both sets plans $400 Send check money order * HUDS PLANS * PO Boa 47203 Dares life GA 30340 US AirCores FOLD & FL YAIRPLANES CoroStar 40 Warbird Extraordinair AirCore 40 tamUy Trainer wer Cartridge free brochure $1200 videol 1-800336-0602 204 Model Aviation wraparouna sxyie eliminates glare angles ADVANCED AERO PRODUCTS C5U Of ectrr Fat 1FO5MATK9 OfALOR IrCOFOEO IffrltOO zzz IS r2eEaR6T SYorowAoe P4775W14ROfAFT AOnefdatO AFIG PRO3JCTS Br tBCSt 366-C bSfR 13 rtOO3 0t41 9 4- 40 IULTIMATESPORT RC 255 Best Ashland/PO Box 727/Soda SprIngs Idaho 83276 U