o MODEL AVIATION BOOKS CHAPTER 3 BY BILL HANNAN -than-usual correspondence ensued two-parter model books appeared April May issues including some important additions listing Howthe project developed interesting story itselfE Bill Hannan IT ALL STARTED innocently enough back August 1977 letter Model via tion s then-Editor Bill Winter said part Dear Bill Would interested tackling bibliography model books delivery January 1 latest Having model aircraft bookworm life seemed dream assignment course specified deadline fairly close meant would have put aside few other projects job eagerly accepted starting point remarkable list laboriously compiled long-time book collector John J Brown Santa Ana CA John warned however list subject almost constant revision new titles published obscure older volumes discovered No problem said little knowing what store us Step Two writing letters publish ers search information relating model building publications currently print awaiting replies review copies task rereading books personal archives commenced closet-full ac cumulating 25 years some carefully digested others paid scant attention before being assigned shelf Lacking better idea decision made read more-or-less chronological order object review history such publications compiling notes pro posed book article read became aware rich heritage hobby sport man-hours devoted over years writing illustrating volumes boggles mind doubtful authors ever gained adequate financial reward efforts Yet recorded priceless information helped inspire generations new model ers certainly measure immortality After some weeks spent perusing formidable array books review copies newer examples began arriving very exciting vol ume put bit further behind schedule Model Aviation deadline rapidly drew nearer now own model building activi ties totally ceased too busy reading about find time flying stack article notes reached monu mental proportions additional books con tinued arrive Somehow reminiscent Walt Disneys Sorcerers Apprentice sequence 38 Model Aviation ZIZIIZG c zz- Some publications overlooked original list Include books US Airborne magazine Australia charming catapult glider offering Japan movie Fantasia wherein Mickey Mouses brooms kept bringing buckets water endless procession appreciation hobby grew along manuscript until became obvious some arbitrary cutoff date needed During early 1978 after much soul-searching article condensing story photographs mailed Model Aviation slightly behind schedule editorial reaction predictable article much longer anticipated too cumbersome accommodated single issue Maybe two issues com plicate matters new books still being published suggesting very least revisions master list thing led another months dragged wondered efforts would ever see print During first part 1982 Carl Wheeley now occupying editors chair must have tired tripping over lumpy manuscript California needed storage space something else wrote about felt merit needed abridging updating own reactions somewhat mixed hand delightful news article might published long last conversely wasnt really sure wanted work again Eventually though article reworked giant paper stack slightly reduced resubmitted Carl next suggested new photographs John Brown go other illustrations True both aged bit since getting involved pro duction April 1982 edition Model via tion appeared could hardly believe eyes What relief What satisfaction would anyone else really care fringe benefits helps make awriters life interesting feedback readers Some articles draw very little response except perhaps authors patient mother Others elicit remarkable amount audience reaction Model Books definitely latter category mail gratifying Typical kind words written Bill Kee Twin Falls ID Enjoyed reading Model Books surprised quantity pub lished past me people miss lot life knowing history behind interests ircraft engineer Daniel Walton Liberal KS Am looking forward Part 2 Just goes prove history can interesting put proper perspec tive andflot just lot dates places People make hobby people make interesting Charlie Sotich Chicago IL reac tion article books dealing model planes Model Aviation good brought back memories about 40 years ago almost Saturday would walk mile public library see what books under 62913 . happy see include some nice comments about Model Aeronautics Made Painless Raul J Hoff man got know him slightly during high school college years think studied little harder some engineering courses because influence highly respected author/modeler Frank Zaic Appreciate mention Year Books especially Hoffmans book few really cared let us know tried explain what makes fly Complimentary phone calls also received editorial staff members two other model magazines making satisfaction complete basking warm glow praise burst flak arrived air mail Great Britain Ron Moulton prolific author model books Aero Modeller magazine executive understandably upset see name April alphabetical list since theoretically extended through 0 John Brown equally perplexed rushed apology letters off England next blast fired author/artist Bob Lopshire Bill Hannans article about modeling books April 1982 issue skipped right over Beginners Guide Building Flying Model Airplanes Next time find Peanut event find him competing think might just accidentally step plane ditor Carl Wheeley received letter three us sent regrets Bob now becoming somewhat squeam ish about entire presentation particularly discovered other authors missing Part 1 book list arrival Model Books Part 2 May Model Aviation cleared up few mysteries first read John Worth AMA HQ caught fact M authors missing Part 1 resurfaced Part 2 still out alphabetical sequence Soon received soothing letters Bob Lopshire mentioned having similar experiences himself Ron Moulton ModelAviation May arrives depart Calgary Honour satisfied list short few titles go again Ron several point out important omissions instance Cliff McBaine La Habra CA noted First book Aerodynamic des Flug models FW Schmitz available English translation US Dept Commerce National Technical Information Services Spring field VA 22161 should ordered Acces sion Number N70-39001 Aerodynamics Model Airplane Part 1 Airfoil Measurements about $1300 work awarded Ludwig Prandtl Prize 1941 perhaps single classic work field model aerodynamics Second recent work find list ModeLAircraftAerodynamics Martin Simons Australia book available Zenith Aviation Books Rt 2 North Branch MN 55056 $2695 book opinion important practical definitive work area model aero dynamics yet published would also like suggest National Free Flight Society Annual Symposiums 1968 present included definite important works finally want congratulate both article. how feel listing should on-going project kept up date readily available modeler perhaps AMA some other clearing house point fact John Brown working upon computerized version list will permit easy updates corrections intends make print-outs available considering magnitude task may require another year preparation Charlie Sotich also suggested additions book list .. National Free Flight Society Plans Book 1979 Taft World Cham pionships Bill Hartills World Free Flight Review latter expensive books ever bought Im glad have because well done list model magazines may added exceptional publication down-under Airborne 11 Cornwall Close Gladstone Park 3043 Australia Finally couple typographical errors managed sneak preaf rooders Part 2 page 37 column 2 should read Hence pre-1940 model publications now genuine collectors items ther pre-1900 although certainly items era would valuable Page 40 photo caption should say Fokker F-2 Roman numerals F-Il rather D-2 Continued page 119 December 1982 39 Model Books two-part article brought plenty mail authorwhich included praise suggestions corrections bit flak smattering comments included text IL AIN Losing control can night mare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience H5 925 E Creighton Road ONIRON modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time Radio South fast economical inhouse radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control Authorized sales vice JR-PROPO radio equipment imported Circus Hobbies Pensacola FL 32504 904/478-6745 Line_ down Sensitivitywhich workedbut brought some kind RF pickup inter fered control Just fair unit transferred RC 037 Heliboy RC system has room spread Out worked perfectly got point could fly right-hand no yaw input So guess message need some separation between Watson Stabilizer rest RC system components About inch foam does job Heliboy didnt have room crowded cabin Baron 20 Finally set up Ace Silver Seven similarly Apollo system ACC function tried several flights XPO function set middle curve three offered Ace hoped could set machine up limited control sticks midrange hovering maximum control outer range aerobatics XPO working pitch roll yaw unhappy Ill work some right now prefer Linear control same vein single-stick control seems logical just didnt work can fly machine will take some hours practice before can say Im really com fortable method madness people Ive met fly both Helicopters stitfwing aircraft have complained flying degrades performance other believe same thing has happened put cause down fact Ive flying both types machine same 2-stick box Thats OK same type control movements will produce loops rolls its bad nothing stiff-wing flying relates hovering bang sticks around lot hoveringyou dont have much use precise proportional control So order get over years proportional training reflexes thought might good idea fly Helicopters box thatfeels dUferent might train reflexes respond according feel transmitter well eye-hand coordination Only time will tell can made work Faye Peoples RC Helicopter pioneer best chopper pilots around flies single-stick spoke him East Coast Helicopter Championships held Lincroft NJ Horace Hagan CD August 15 1982 Faye said has spent past year flying Sailplanes Helicopter flying worse its years forgot ask what kind box used Sailplanes Ive overrun page limit again Keep letters coming folks George M Myers 70 Froeblich Farm Rd Hicks tille NY 11801 MAA Fly-In/Beckman Continued page 36 part Bryon Godbersons home could overlook get pictures almost overwhelming panorama Fun-Fly Festival pictures included fall far short really illustrating tremendous event Future IMAA Fun-Fly Festivals may exceed number participants number aircraft whatever will never equal impact 2nd Annual extravaganza Model Books/Hannan Continued page 39 model design Walt Mooney inci dentally have folks thank Bill Winter inspiring endeavor Carl Wheeley seeing through publication readers letters comments What next John Brown Japan being written scouring countryside inscrutable modeling publications Already have form Mr Tatebayashis charming catapult glider book supplied complete construction materials launch ing rubber An English translation version expected follow soon Yours truly Well another book under con sideration meanwhile its great actually building models again OVER 50 CONSECUTIVE STARTS WITHOUT RECHARGING INTRODUCING THE TM PAT PENDING new completely revolutionary concept ot power br glow plugs modet cars boats air ptanes heticopters anything using 15 Standard plug tor gtow engines Rechar up 1000 times Fits poc t k ways inverted Fitst bug Head Lock TM plug *ig propeller C c g 4structions 90 day guarantee terAb hing tails normal usag wi 0air replace 56 rc ne Ill full yeart SEE YOUR L L US- BANK CARDS OK COD $2195 See Dealer SERVICE703435-5805 13506 Glendundee Dr Herndon VA 22071 December 1982 119 Fokker Triplane Flight TestedContest Proven Rhinebeck 82 Results CamelFirst Thplanes5 awards Scale 21 Engine 60 Send 75C latest price list & literature VK MODEL AIRCRAFT CO 4350 Arondale Dr wiIliamsilIe NY 14221 71 8632-4838
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/12
Page Numbers: 38, 39, 119
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/12
Page Numbers: 38, 39, 119
o MODEL AVIATION BOOKS CHAPTER 3 BY BILL HANNAN -than-usual correspondence ensued two-parter model books appeared April May issues including some important additions listing Howthe project developed interesting story itselfE Bill Hannan IT ALL STARTED innocently enough back August 1977 letter Model via tion s then-Editor Bill Winter said part Dear Bill Would interested tackling bibliography model books delivery January 1 latest Having model aircraft bookworm life seemed dream assignment course specified deadline fairly close meant would have put aside few other projects job eagerly accepted starting point remarkable list laboriously compiled long-time book collector John J Brown Santa Ana CA John warned however list subject almost constant revision new titles published obscure older volumes discovered No problem said little knowing what store us Step Two writing letters publish ers search information relating model building publications currently print awaiting replies review copies task rereading books personal archives commenced closet-full ac cumulating 25 years some carefully digested others paid scant attention before being assigned shelf Lacking better idea decision made read more-or-less chronological order object review history such publications compiling notes pro posed book article read became aware rich heritage hobby sport man-hours devoted over years writing illustrating volumes boggles mind doubtful authors ever gained adequate financial reward efforts Yet recorded priceless information helped inspire generations new model ers certainly measure immortality After some weeks spent perusing formidable array books review copies newer examples began arriving very exciting vol ume put bit further behind schedule Model Aviation deadline rapidly drew nearer now own model building activi ties totally ceased too busy reading about find time flying stack article notes reached monu mental proportions additional books con tinued arrive Somehow reminiscent Walt Disneys Sorcerers Apprentice sequence 38 Model Aviation ZIZIIZG c zz- Some publications overlooked original list Include books US Airborne magazine Australia charming catapult glider offering Japan movie Fantasia wherein Mickey Mouses brooms kept bringing buckets water endless procession appreciation hobby grew along manuscript until became obvious some arbitrary cutoff date needed During early 1978 after much soul-searching article condensing story photographs mailed Model Aviation slightly behind schedule editorial reaction predictable article much longer anticipated too cumbersome accommodated single issue Maybe two issues com plicate matters new books still being published suggesting very least revisions master list thing led another months dragged wondered efforts would ever see print During first part 1982 Carl Wheeley now occupying editors chair must have tired tripping over lumpy manuscript California needed storage space something else wrote about felt merit needed abridging updating own reactions somewhat mixed hand delightful news article might published long last conversely wasnt really sure wanted work again Eventually though article reworked giant paper stack slightly reduced resubmitted Carl next suggested new photographs John Brown go other illustrations True both aged bit since getting involved pro duction April 1982 edition Model via tion appeared could hardly believe eyes What relief What satisfaction would anyone else really care fringe benefits helps make awriters life interesting feedback readers Some articles draw very little response except perhaps authors patient mother Others elicit remarkable amount audience reaction Model Books definitely latter category mail gratifying Typical kind words written Bill Kee Twin Falls ID Enjoyed reading Model Books surprised quantity pub lished past me people miss lot life knowing history behind interests ircraft engineer Daniel Walton Liberal KS Am looking forward Part 2 Just goes prove history can interesting put proper perspec tive andflot just lot dates places People make hobby people make interesting Charlie Sotich Chicago IL reac tion article books dealing model planes Model Aviation good brought back memories about 40 years ago almost Saturday would walk mile public library see what books under 62913 . happy see include some nice comments about Model Aeronautics Made Painless Raul J Hoff man got know him slightly during high school college years think studied little harder some engineering courses because influence highly respected author/modeler Frank Zaic Appreciate mention Year Books especially Hoffmans book few really cared let us know tried explain what makes fly Complimentary phone calls also received editorial staff members two other model magazines making satisfaction complete basking warm glow praise burst flak arrived air mail Great Britain Ron Moulton prolific author model books Aero Modeller magazine executive understandably upset see name April alphabetical list since theoretically extended through 0 John Brown equally perplexed rushed apology letters off England next blast fired author/artist Bob Lopshire Bill Hannans article about modeling books April 1982 issue skipped right over Beginners Guide Building Flying Model Airplanes Next time find Peanut event find him competing think might just accidentally step plane ditor Carl Wheeley received letter three us sent regrets Bob now becoming somewhat squeam ish about entire presentation particularly discovered other authors missing Part 1 book list arrival Model Books Part 2 May Model Aviation cleared up few mysteries first read John Worth AMA HQ caught fact M authors missing Part 1 resurfaced Part 2 still out alphabetical sequence Soon received soothing letters Bob Lopshire mentioned having similar experiences himself Ron Moulton ModelAviation May arrives depart Calgary Honour satisfied list short few titles go again Ron several point out important omissions instance Cliff McBaine La Habra CA noted First book Aerodynamic des Flug models FW Schmitz available English translation US Dept Commerce National Technical Information Services Spring field VA 22161 should ordered Acces sion Number N70-39001 Aerodynamics Model Airplane Part 1 Airfoil Measurements about $1300 work awarded Ludwig Prandtl Prize 1941 perhaps single classic work field model aerodynamics Second recent work find list ModeLAircraftAerodynamics Martin Simons Australia book available Zenith Aviation Books Rt 2 North Branch MN 55056 $2695 book opinion important practical definitive work area model aero dynamics yet published would also like suggest National Free Flight Society Annual Symposiums 1968 present included definite important works finally want congratulate both article. how feel listing should on-going project kept up date readily available modeler perhaps AMA some other clearing house point fact John Brown working upon computerized version list will permit easy updates corrections intends make print-outs available considering magnitude task may require another year preparation Charlie Sotich also suggested additions book list .. National Free Flight Society Plans Book 1979 Taft World Cham pionships Bill Hartills World Free Flight Review latter expensive books ever bought Im glad have because well done list model magazines may added exceptional publication down-under Airborne 11 Cornwall Close Gladstone Park 3043 Australia Finally couple typographical errors managed sneak preaf rooders Part 2 page 37 column 2 should read Hence pre-1940 model publications now genuine collectors items ther pre-1900 although certainly items era would valuable Page 40 photo caption should say Fokker F-2 Roman numerals F-Il rather D-2 Continued page 119 December 1982 39 Model Books two-part article brought plenty mail authorwhich included praise suggestions corrections bit flak smattering comments included text IL AIN Losing control can night mare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience H5 925 E Creighton Road ONIRON modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time Radio South fast economical inhouse radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control Authorized sales vice JR-PROPO radio equipment imported Circus Hobbies Pensacola FL 32504 904/478-6745 Line_ down Sensitivitywhich workedbut brought some kind RF pickup inter fered control Just fair unit transferred RC 037 Heliboy RC system has room spread Out worked perfectly got point could fly right-hand no yaw input So guess message need some separation between Watson Stabilizer rest RC system components About inch foam does job Heliboy didnt have room crowded cabin Baron 20 Finally set up Ace Silver Seven similarly Apollo system ACC function tried several flights XPO function set middle curve three offered Ace hoped could set machine up limited control sticks midrange hovering maximum control outer range aerobatics XPO working pitch roll yaw unhappy Ill work some right now prefer Linear control same vein single-stick control seems logical just didnt work can fly machine will take some hours practice before can say Im really com fortable method madness people Ive met fly both Helicopters stitfwing aircraft have complained flying degrades performance other believe same thing has happened put cause down fact Ive flying both types machine same 2-stick box Thats OK same type control movements will produce loops rolls its bad nothing stiff-wing flying relates hovering bang sticks around lot hoveringyou dont have much use precise proportional control So order get over years proportional training reflexes thought might good idea fly Helicopters box thatfeels dUferent might train reflexes respond according feel transmitter well eye-hand coordination Only time will tell can made work Faye Peoples RC Helicopter pioneer best chopper pilots around flies single-stick spoke him East Coast Helicopter Championships held Lincroft NJ Horace Hagan CD August 15 1982 Faye said has spent past year flying Sailplanes Helicopter flying worse its years forgot ask what kind box used Sailplanes Ive overrun page limit again Keep letters coming folks George M Myers 70 Froeblich Farm Rd Hicks tille NY 11801 MAA Fly-In/Beckman Continued page 36 part Bryon Godbersons home could overlook get pictures almost overwhelming panorama Fun-Fly Festival pictures included fall far short really illustrating tremendous event Future IMAA Fun-Fly Festivals may exceed number participants number aircraft whatever will never equal impact 2nd Annual extravaganza Model Books/Hannan Continued page 39 model design Walt Mooney inci dentally have folks thank Bill Winter inspiring endeavor Carl Wheeley seeing through publication readers letters comments What next John Brown Japan being written scouring countryside inscrutable modeling publications Already have form Mr Tatebayashis charming catapult glider book supplied complete construction materials launch ing rubber An English translation version expected follow soon Yours truly Well another book under con sideration meanwhile its great actually building models again OVER 50 CONSECUTIVE STARTS WITHOUT RECHARGING INTRODUCING THE TM PAT PENDING new completely revolutionary concept ot power br glow plugs modet cars boats air ptanes heticopters anything using 15 Standard plug tor gtow engines Rechar up 1000 times Fits poc t k ways inverted Fitst bug Head Lock TM plug *ig propeller C c g 4structions 90 day guarantee terAb hing tails normal usag wi 0air replace 56 rc ne Ill full yeart SEE YOUR L L US- BANK CARDS OK COD $2195 See Dealer SERVICE703435-5805 13506 Glendundee Dr Herndon VA 22071 December 1982 119 Fokker Triplane Flight TestedContest Proven Rhinebeck 82 Results CamelFirst Thplanes5 awards Scale 21 Engine 60 Send 75C latest price list & literature VK MODEL AIRCRAFT CO 4350 Arondale Dr wiIliamsilIe NY 14221 71 8632-4838
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/12
Page Numbers: 38, 39, 119
o MODEL AVIATION BOOKS CHAPTER 3 BY BILL HANNAN -than-usual correspondence ensued two-parter model books appeared April May issues including some important additions listing Howthe project developed interesting story itselfE Bill Hannan IT ALL STARTED innocently enough back August 1977 letter Model via tion s then-Editor Bill Winter said part Dear Bill Would interested tackling bibliography model books delivery January 1 latest Having model aircraft bookworm life seemed dream assignment course specified deadline fairly close meant would have put aside few other projects job eagerly accepted starting point remarkable list laboriously compiled long-time book collector John J Brown Santa Ana CA John warned however list subject almost constant revision new titles published obscure older volumes discovered No problem said little knowing what store us Step Two writing letters publish ers search information relating model building publications currently print awaiting replies review copies task rereading books personal archives commenced closet-full ac cumulating 25 years some carefully digested others paid scant attention before being assigned shelf Lacking better idea decision made read more-or-less chronological order object review history such publications compiling notes pro posed book article read became aware rich heritage hobby sport man-hours devoted over years writing illustrating volumes boggles mind doubtful authors ever gained adequate financial reward efforts Yet recorded priceless information helped inspire generations new model ers certainly measure immortality After some weeks spent perusing formidable array books review copies newer examples began arriving very exciting vol ume put bit further behind schedule Model Aviation deadline rapidly drew nearer now own model building activi ties totally ceased too busy reading about find time flying stack article notes reached monu mental proportions additional books con tinued arrive Somehow reminiscent Walt Disneys Sorcerers Apprentice sequence 38 Model Aviation ZIZIIZG c zz- Some publications overlooked original list Include books US Airborne magazine Australia charming catapult glider offering Japan movie Fantasia wherein Mickey Mouses brooms kept bringing buckets water endless procession appreciation hobby grew along manuscript until became obvious some arbitrary cutoff date needed During early 1978 after much soul-searching article condensing story photographs mailed Model Aviation slightly behind schedule editorial reaction predictable article much longer anticipated too cumbersome accommodated single issue Maybe two issues com plicate matters new books still being published suggesting very least revisions master list thing led another months dragged wondered efforts would ever see print During first part 1982 Carl Wheeley now occupying editors chair must have tired tripping over lumpy manuscript California needed storage space something else wrote about felt merit needed abridging updating own reactions somewhat mixed hand delightful news article might published long last conversely wasnt really sure wanted work again Eventually though article reworked giant paper stack slightly reduced resubmitted Carl next suggested new photographs John Brown go other illustrations True both aged bit since getting involved pro duction April 1982 edition Model via tion appeared could hardly believe eyes What relief What satisfaction would anyone else really care fringe benefits helps make awriters life interesting feedback readers Some articles draw very little response except perhaps authors patient mother Others elicit remarkable amount audience reaction Model Books definitely latter category mail gratifying Typical kind words written Bill Kee Twin Falls ID Enjoyed reading Model Books surprised quantity pub lished past me people miss lot life knowing history behind interests ircraft engineer Daniel Walton Liberal KS Am looking forward Part 2 Just goes prove history can interesting put proper perspec tive andflot just lot dates places People make hobby people make interesting Charlie Sotich Chicago IL reac tion article books dealing model planes Model Aviation good brought back memories about 40 years ago almost Saturday would walk mile public library see what books under 62913 . happy see include some nice comments about Model Aeronautics Made Painless Raul J Hoff man got know him slightly during high school college years think studied little harder some engineering courses because influence highly respected author/modeler Frank Zaic Appreciate mention Year Books especially Hoffmans book few really cared let us know tried explain what makes fly Complimentary phone calls also received editorial staff members two other model magazines making satisfaction complete basking warm glow praise burst flak arrived air mail Great Britain Ron Moulton prolific author model books Aero Modeller magazine executive understandably upset see name April alphabetical list since theoretically extended through 0 John Brown equally perplexed rushed apology letters off England next blast fired author/artist Bob Lopshire Bill Hannans article about modeling books April 1982 issue skipped right over Beginners Guide Building Flying Model Airplanes Next time find Peanut event find him competing think might just accidentally step plane ditor Carl Wheeley received letter three us sent regrets Bob now becoming somewhat squeam ish about entire presentation particularly discovered other authors missing Part 1 book list arrival Model Books Part 2 May Model Aviation cleared up few mysteries first read John Worth AMA HQ caught fact M authors missing Part 1 resurfaced Part 2 still out alphabetical sequence Soon received soothing letters Bob Lopshire mentioned having similar experiences himself Ron Moulton ModelAviation May arrives depart Calgary Honour satisfied list short few titles go again Ron several point out important omissions instance Cliff McBaine La Habra CA noted First book Aerodynamic des Flug models FW Schmitz available English translation US Dept Commerce National Technical Information Services Spring field VA 22161 should ordered Acces sion Number N70-39001 Aerodynamics Model Airplane Part 1 Airfoil Measurements about $1300 work awarded Ludwig Prandtl Prize 1941 perhaps single classic work field model aerodynamics Second recent work find list ModeLAircraftAerodynamics Martin Simons Australia book available Zenith Aviation Books Rt 2 North Branch MN 55056 $2695 book opinion important practical definitive work area model aero dynamics yet published would also like suggest National Free Flight Society Annual Symposiums 1968 present included definite important works finally want congratulate both article. how feel listing should on-going project kept up date readily available modeler perhaps AMA some other clearing house point fact John Brown working upon computerized version list will permit easy updates corrections intends make print-outs available considering magnitude task may require another year preparation Charlie Sotich also suggested additions book list .. National Free Flight Society Plans Book 1979 Taft World Cham pionships Bill Hartills World Free Flight Review latter expensive books ever bought Im glad have because well done list model magazines may added exceptional publication down-under Airborne 11 Cornwall Close Gladstone Park 3043 Australia Finally couple typographical errors managed sneak preaf rooders Part 2 page 37 column 2 should read Hence pre-1940 model publications now genuine collectors items ther pre-1900 although certainly items era would valuable Page 40 photo caption should say Fokker F-2 Roman numerals F-Il rather D-2 Continued page 119 December 1982 39 Model Books two-part article brought plenty mail authorwhich included praise suggestions corrections bit flak smattering comments included text IL AIN Losing control can night mare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience H5 925 E Creighton Road ONIRON modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time Radio South fast economical inhouse radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control Authorized sales vice JR-PROPO radio equipment imported Circus Hobbies Pensacola FL 32504 904/478-6745 Line_ down Sensitivitywhich workedbut brought some kind RF pickup inter fered control Just fair unit transferred RC 037 Heliboy RC system has room spread Out worked perfectly got point could fly right-hand no yaw input So guess message need some separation between Watson Stabilizer rest RC system components About inch foam does job Heliboy didnt have room crowded cabin Baron 20 Finally set up Ace Silver Seven similarly Apollo system ACC function tried several flights XPO function set middle curve three offered Ace hoped could set machine up limited control sticks midrange hovering maximum control outer range aerobatics XPO working pitch roll yaw unhappy Ill work some right now prefer Linear control same vein single-stick control seems logical just didnt work can fly machine will take some hours practice before can say Im really com fortable method madness people Ive met fly both Helicopters stitfwing aircraft have complained flying degrades performance other believe same thing has happened put cause down fact Ive flying both types machine same 2-stick box Thats OK same type control movements will produce loops rolls its bad nothing stiff-wing flying relates hovering bang sticks around lot hoveringyou dont have much use precise proportional control So order get over years proportional training reflexes thought might good idea fly Helicopters box thatfeels dUferent might train reflexes respond according feel transmitter well eye-hand coordination Only time will tell can made work Faye Peoples RC Helicopter pioneer best chopper pilots around flies single-stick spoke him East Coast Helicopter Championships held Lincroft NJ Horace Hagan CD August 15 1982 Faye said has spent past year flying Sailplanes Helicopter flying worse its years forgot ask what kind box used Sailplanes Ive overrun page limit again Keep letters coming folks George M Myers 70 Froeblich Farm Rd Hicks tille NY 11801 MAA Fly-In/Beckman Continued page 36 part Bryon Godbersons home could overlook get pictures almost overwhelming panorama Fun-Fly Festival pictures included fall far short really illustrating tremendous event Future IMAA Fun-Fly Festivals may exceed number participants number aircraft whatever will never equal impact 2nd Annual extravaganza Model Books/Hannan Continued page 39 model design Walt Mooney inci dentally have folks thank Bill Winter inspiring endeavor Carl Wheeley seeing through publication readers letters comments What next John Brown Japan being written scouring countryside inscrutable modeling publications Already have form Mr Tatebayashis charming catapult glider book supplied complete construction materials launch ing rubber An English translation version expected follow soon Yours truly Well another book under con sideration meanwhile its great actually building models again OVER 50 CONSECUTIVE STARTS WITHOUT RECHARGING INTRODUCING THE TM PAT PENDING new completely revolutionary concept ot power br glow plugs modet cars boats air ptanes heticopters anything using 15 Standard plug tor gtow engines Rechar up 1000 times Fits poc t k ways inverted Fitst bug Head Lock TM plug *ig propeller C c g 4structions 90 day guarantee terAb hing tails normal usag wi 0air replace 56 rc ne Ill full yeart SEE YOUR L L US- BANK CARDS OK COD $2195 See Dealer SERVICE703435-5805 13506 Glendundee Dr Herndon VA 22071 December 1982 119 Fokker Triplane Flight TestedContest Proven Rhinebeck 82 Results CamelFirst Thplanes5 awards Scale 21 Engine 60 Send 75C latest price list & literature VK MODEL AIRCRAFT CO 4350 Arondale Dr wiIliamsilIe NY 14221 71 8632-4838
