Bob Underwood iYkh1U GETTING STARTED hobby/sport aeromodeling arises decisions made much same manner others made lives range continued little nudges over extended period perhaps through contact friend relative impulsive action prompting something dormant corner mind Sometimes reasons wanting become involved structured logical. sometimes litany own moves involvement fairly representative should help act what scenario some cases built model airplanes kid included variety stuff including Thermic 50 towline models scratch-built control line models scratch-built free flight unsuccessful Mom Dad werent involved supportive thought about becoming aeronautical engineer modeling interest faded start high school replaced girls cars photography track aeronautical engineer bit also faded College two years military service followed No modeling interest evident Saturday after military service ended 19561 sitting around apartment wife Rae feeling well asleep Yellow Pages yielded news nearby hobby shop named Charlies paid visit wasnt model airplane followed home 50-inch model cargo ship built back table leaf placed footstool living room Yes Rae remained married However term happily may have strained bit times Several years several ships later discontent set gravitated HO gauge trains start really neat layout first home quite franldy became real drag meespecially trying keep rails clean So-o-o trips Charlies causal question form have ever thought about model airplanes took became proud owner Falcon 56 kit K&B 19 engine six-channel three-function Citizen Ship reed radio system year 1966 35 years old year two followed figured out make just about possible mistake day models often tended free flight radio controlled painted Falcon two-tone greensorta leaf green proceeded try teach myself fly came after first-ffight attempt almost ended disaster saved experienced modeler problem Well reed radio equipment neither simultaneous nor proportional functions model circled away frantically tried bring back simply canceled functions trying give two signals once Didnt work wasnt deterred summer struggled onward teaching myself fly Actually like teaching myself different ways crash Rae patient always knew Id home hour model repair did sneak out field during week teacher summer no help Because little embarrassed relatively stubborn very dumb actually could fly somewhat before found Signal Chasers RC Club contained people very knowledgeable helpful long tale let know may well number parallels between aeromodeling career point use example what Some steps follow March 1995 29 IKON NWST Since 1977 IKON offers largest selection giant scale kits world Contact AMAs Membership Department request chartered club list area Touch base clubs interest identified RC Radio Control FF Free flight CL Control Line MU multiple interest club has instruction program give fly uLook up hobby shops area Ask questions Try get sense clerks involvement aeromodeling Try locate flying site area Haunt Ask questions Buy variety model magazines newsstand bookstore Compare what youve noted shop field whats available ads Try hard separate what think ultimate modeling goal flying multiengine Scale models reality whats needed learn fly Assess skill level Are handy tools things better following directions what Consider immediate goal want get something air fly will enjoy putting together stages Now left some real decision points First primary interest free flight control line radio control Please resist philosophy espoused some discipline beginning another end three has simple-tocomplex venue Quite franldy however personal experience suggests can successful free flight models will leam modeling skills necessary successful other two So-o-o- Youve decided answer question number six above want get something airquicklywith little no cutting sanding covering What options Locate attend commercial programs will teach fly Buy model built someone else ready fly Go ARF Almost Ready fly interested free flight about three options available number two really arent free flight AREs Control line has few although tend snap-together plastic types Radio Control has wide variety ranging smaller molded-foam types up fairly large built-up-and-covered models will find largest number RC ARFs designed around 40 cubic inch two-stroke 60 cubic inch four-stroke engines yields model large enough seen easily fly well still small enough economical easily transported Most high-winged wing placed above engine thrust line have fiat- almost fiat bottomed airfoil shape wing have tricycle gear steerable nose wheel two main gear wheels factor consider trainer ease repair Some ARFs made materials may difficult repair due nature material Plastics sometimes present problem newer built-up wood ARFs occasionally have plastic/foam covering may difficult patch So-o-o ask questions before buy close off month lets throw out several important points Dont rely single expert Gather much information possible Are thoughts put forth column best way go answer coursea resounding no Thats its important have contact sources Try prevent impulse buying involvement Determine immediate goals up front new interest prompted desire learn skills relaxation fill longtime urge fly what Dont focus solely long-term goals often leads frustration lack patience early development realistic goals expectations Learn enjoy people come contact leam Next month well look some equipment selection Up 1500 RPM Over Stock Muffler Without Hassle Tuned Pipes Now available ASP 45 Magnum 40/46/53 05 32/40146SF Rossi 40145 Supertigre 40/45/51 Webra 32/ 40150 YS 45 DCISP 40146153 Send $300 catalog Dealer Inquiries Invited 30 Model Aviation VILLAND BEAVER GIANT SCALE 96 RYAN PT-22 1/4 SCALE 90 EDO FLOATS SHOWN ON BEAVER 46 LONG 1/4 SCALE MONOCOUPE 90A 1/4 SCALE 96 order kits call 1-800-327-7198 a catalog fine kits send $4 00 Ikn Rnxdxnh A& Sax
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/03
Page Numbers: 29, 30
Bob Underwood iYkh1U GETTING STARTED hobby/sport aeromodeling arises decisions made much same manner others made lives range continued little nudges over extended period perhaps through contact friend relative impulsive action prompting something dormant corner mind Sometimes reasons wanting become involved structured logical. sometimes litany own moves involvement fairly representative should help act what scenario some cases built model airplanes kid included variety stuff including Thermic 50 towline models scratch-built control line models scratch-built free flight unsuccessful Mom Dad werent involved supportive thought about becoming aeronautical engineer modeling interest faded start high school replaced girls cars photography track aeronautical engineer bit also faded College two years military service followed No modeling interest evident Saturday after military service ended 19561 sitting around apartment wife Rae feeling well asleep Yellow Pages yielded news nearby hobby shop named Charlies paid visit wasnt model airplane followed home 50-inch model cargo ship built back table leaf placed footstool living room Yes Rae remained married However term happily may have strained bit times Several years several ships later discontent set gravitated HO gauge trains start really neat layout first home quite franldy became real drag meespecially trying keep rails clean So-o-o trips Charlies causal question form have ever thought about model airplanes took became proud owner Falcon 56 kit K&B 19 engine six-channel three-function Citizen Ship reed radio system year 1966 35 years old year two followed figured out make just about possible mistake day models often tended free flight radio controlled painted Falcon two-tone greensorta leaf green proceeded try teach myself fly came after first-ffight attempt almost ended disaster saved experienced modeler problem Well reed radio equipment neither simultaneous nor proportional functions model circled away frantically tried bring back simply canceled functions trying give two signals once Didnt work wasnt deterred summer struggled onward teaching myself fly Actually like teaching myself different ways crash Rae patient always knew Id home hour model repair did sneak out field during week teacher summer no help Because little embarrassed relatively stubborn very dumb actually could fly somewhat before found Signal Chasers RC Club contained people very knowledgeable helpful long tale let know may well number parallels between aeromodeling career point use example what Some steps follow March 1995 29 IKON NWST Since 1977 IKON offers largest selection giant scale kits world Contact AMAs Membership Department request chartered club list area Touch base clubs interest identified RC Radio Control FF Free flight CL Control Line MU multiple interest club has instruction program give fly uLook up hobby shops area Ask questions Try get sense clerks involvement aeromodeling Try locate flying site area Haunt Ask questions Buy variety model magazines newsstand bookstore Compare what youve noted shop field whats available ads Try hard separate what think ultimate modeling goal flying multiengine Scale models reality whats needed learn fly Assess skill level Are handy tools things better following directions what Consider immediate goal want get something air fly will enjoy putting together stages Now left some real decision points First primary interest free flight control line radio control Please resist philosophy espoused some discipline beginning another end three has simple-tocomplex venue Quite franldy however personal experience suggests can successful free flight models will leam modeling skills necessary successful other two So-o-o- Youve decided answer question number six above want get something airquicklywith little no cutting sanding covering What options Locate attend commercial programs will teach fly Buy model built someone else ready fly Go ARF Almost Ready fly interested free flight about three options available number two really arent free flight AREs Control line has few although tend snap-together plastic types Radio Control has wide variety ranging smaller molded-foam types up fairly large built-up-and-covered models will find largest number RC ARFs designed around 40 cubic inch two-stroke 60 cubic inch four-stroke engines yields model large enough seen easily fly well still small enough economical easily transported Most high-winged wing placed above engine thrust line have fiat- almost fiat bottomed airfoil shape wing have tricycle gear steerable nose wheel two main gear wheels factor consider trainer ease repair Some ARFs made materials may difficult repair due nature material Plastics sometimes present problem newer built-up wood ARFs occasionally have plastic/foam covering may difficult patch So-o-o ask questions before buy close off month lets throw out several important points Dont rely single expert Gather much information possible Are thoughts put forth column best way go answer coursea resounding no Thats its important have contact sources Try prevent impulse buying involvement Determine immediate goals up front new interest prompted desire learn skills relaxation fill longtime urge fly what Dont focus solely long-term goals often leads frustration lack patience early development realistic goals expectations Learn enjoy people come contact leam Next month well look some equipment selection Up 1500 RPM Over Stock Muffler Without Hassle Tuned Pipes Now available ASP 45 Magnum 40/46/53 05 32/40146SF Rossi 40145 Supertigre 40/45/51 Webra 32/ 40150 YS 45 DCISP 40146153 Send $300 catalog Dealer Inquiries Invited 30 Model Aviation VILLAND BEAVER GIANT SCALE 96 RYAN PT-22 1/4 SCALE 90 EDO FLOATS SHOWN ON BEAVER 46 LONG 1/4 SCALE MONOCOUPE 90A 1/4 SCALE 96 order kits call 1-800-327-7198 a catalog fine kits send $4 00 Ikn Rnxdxnh A& Sax