U Bob Underwood rvw ui WELCOME TO 1997 newcomers issue asked column couple years ago approached continue revive column used term beginner balked using word because individuals might have interested reading column along lines returnees far skills concerned Some 60-year-olds dont like referred novices realize returning hobby involves new materials concepts need adapt still-valid old skills new things subject semantics case some purists concerned about grammatical usage such Bring mom next room mean Take mom brother lives St Louisperhaps brother doesnt mind being instead As get meat column trust wont upset Im redundantly repetitive state its about dj vu over again Thingamabob Revisited page 62 April 1990 Model Aviation article about multipurpose trainer designed Thingamabob name coined fellow St Louis modeler presents interesting flight options within model can flown Radio Control trainer using glow engine Electric motor tail-dragger tricycle-gear format pure Control Line model tethered RC model Some people think model must revised building process accommodate possible configurations built plans model can convened flying site within five minutes element requiring explanation tethered RC plans accompanying article show metal post extending through fuselage left side center gravity CC line guide attached wingtip has center loop accommodate single control line attached post device swivel top center circle rudder pushrod removed servo control arm attached fixed metal rudder post inducing right turn rudder nose wheel youre flying trike gear model stays out line flies circle front center post either firmly anchored pavement couple concrete blocks its base staked ground tent-like its dirt fly tethered RC model wont fly away Using mode II radio system newcomers can get experience coordinating elevator throttle having worry about model skating its way right left toward above horizon Once elevator feel established directional control can developed close model outside circle movements elevator control can very quickly confirmed down side tethered model cannot stand too much wind Unlike Control Line model goes slack line flying crosswind upwind side circle cant backpedal pick up slack Thingamabob designed trainer nothing ultra-simple construct Using cyanoacrylate CyA adhesives plastic covering etc experienced modeler can build 10-12 hours No exotic materials used model can easily adjusted during building accommodate virtually engine/motor combination up 25 glow original used K&B Sportster geared 05 Electric no sheeting bend around wing leading edge fuselage side simple 1/ x 3 x 36 sheet angle sliced off top power plant change incorporates old ignition-era tray attached firewall glow configuration tray contains fuel tank throttle servo Electric version fuel form batteries located tray So far dialogue about Thingamabob has directed somewhat experienced modelers would good model use instruction building process Most techniques involved building present models construction interested trying different approach learn types flying except Free Flight unfortunately get set plans full-size ones number 649 available AMA $750 contact can supply copy April 1990 article although detailed building outline does provide some look-out-for information someone would like kit Thingamabob arrangements can made however 1990 officially given AMA provision profits channeled directly promotion support youth activities within Academy AMA Education Committee met during California trade shows January Some committee membership changes made plans next two years discussed Travis McGinnis original committee member stepped down because business commitment pressure committee finds Continued page 27 22 Model Aviation NewComers column contained reference pushrods seemed suggest plastic rod-within-a-housing types used incorrect pushrod type works great almost always use models same reference contained editing error called pushrods supported hinges pushrods should supported such support should immovablenot hinges NewComerslUnderwood Continued page 22 unfortunate since always presented excellent ideas did excellent job playing devils advocate planning discussions Travis replaced Rocco Ferrario junior-high physics teacher California Rocco has instrumental reaching several thousand students teachers concerning model building importantly using models educational tool tease Rocco needs take enthusiasm pills opposite true AMA President Dave Browns concurrence committee added Chip Mull modeler pilot US Airways Chip represents Air Line Pilots Association shows conventions year programs booth directed toward interesting young people career associated flying As Rocco Chips enthusiasm rapport young people very strong Charles Kelley 7-12 Aviation Youth Academy stepped down committee chairman Dr Gordon Schimmel Connecticut assumed post Gordon school superintendent modeler EAA Experimental Aircraft Association member has excellent ideas about build educational programs through schools AMA welcomes dedicated individuals AMA Education Committee events planned year including several conventions ambitious first event Indianapolis February involved approximately 2000-3000 science technology teachers well TSA Technology Students Association EAA June Academy will host Homecoming Muncie along Hobby Model Expo directed toward nonmodeling public includes airplanes cars boats possibly kites etc will hands-on training including three disciplines aeromodeling Free Flight Control Line Radio Control EAA/AMA Aeromodeling Academy will July 12-17 Oshkosh WI billed week specialized discovery hands-on experience program directed toward youth ages 1417 has registration fee $450 includes housing around-the-clock supervision quality instruction Contact EAA Education Office additional informationcall 414 426-6815 write Box 3065 Oshkosh WI 549033065 Aeromodeling Academy can visualized extension successful Young Eagles activity now its third year plans run similar identical AMA/EAA program Muncie during summer 1998 would replace EAA program would expand youth contact Working conjunction Ball State University Muncie Academy would like offer teacher training program credit run concurrently youth program Exciting things going happen Other activities include two new applicants Youth Education Stipend grants Information will forwarded soon have club develop program take advantage funds available Contact 314 447-4235 picture teenager No cant sit like longer no Im taller yes Im about 80 pounds heavier think Control Line model built plans magazine Maybe someone out recalls design Thats Arden 099 front Thermic 50 recognizable old timer built maybe wound up Mississippi River after thermaling five hours thought aircraft goner until tugboat captain called told fished out near Gateway Arch now Dad invited him out Sunday dinner Within year two after photo 1945 entered high school modeling disappeared agenda replaced school track photography no girls cars Aeromodeling found its way life again 1966 hobby never diesit just lies dormant pleasant experiences youth remain 4SIIEET--~IIi June1997 27 ___________C DIREEPACOJUSEY ItPLY -—____ ffJ ____I/RPALSA TIP N_____ ______ 3152 L WaSIiN 21EPEM1iIF II LEFTH 11III II ONLYu4SU ROArIRCAWINOI II YILr UAOFIi paRIOL4 ______ ___ 4 IRRALEA/ SAFETYIcpYEjS~.FIII]/ .3IaLSAI MUFFLER TWI 1____ 44POSTEL ROSE PR EEL LIREGUSSET 011iLT I/P PLY ZPES IllANTEWIA IWPEYwr[j1 003 WIREI4 PLY003 041IMPALSA SERVO VINE OUISE-JXDTRAY I/A IITCPLY ORES CRY ALUI IfR 00SA TSP WARPER LISTIrPULsA UPPER-2 UPPER 44L.....Jrt 2 LEPER______ OLUWEPI I JYRAY IECOL 7$aoi PI _______________ P T BAITPOLE STMPSLS 3/16 3/1E LUNSEPURSSR ROT 105NYLON WISIIINR RE 063ALJERPAT- - I/UMRVLI4POSITOPIIlI/P LITEPIY SEUIR -___________________ R-3E RUNE ROTII~j1 OF GPLINO PUTT CLEARANCEI/a LI T/SL41CPLTCAURLER 2 PEG1I FUEL UPE CLEAPAEPTY/- 1/P L--00LL GULFS AFTER ASSEN HAMAD 0PRWREELS3I/GA VP OPPO LESIONPT BOB ONCE THII3 JOANMY
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/06
Page Numbers: 22, 27
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/06
Page Numbers: 22, 27
U Bob Underwood rvw ui WELCOME TO 1997 newcomers issue asked column couple years ago approached continue revive column used term beginner balked using word because individuals might have interested reading column along lines returnees far skills concerned Some 60-year-olds dont like referred novices realize returning hobby involves new materials concepts need adapt still-valid old skills new things subject semantics case some purists concerned about grammatical usage such Bring mom next room mean Take mom brother lives St Louisperhaps brother doesnt mind being instead As get meat column trust wont upset Im redundantly repetitive state its about dj vu over again Thingamabob Revisited page 62 April 1990 Model Aviation article about multipurpose trainer designed Thingamabob name coined fellow St Louis modeler presents interesting flight options within model can flown Radio Control trainer using glow engine Electric motor tail-dragger tricycle-gear format pure Control Line model tethered RC model Some people think model must revised building process accommodate possible configurations built plans model can convened flying site within five minutes element requiring explanation tethered RC plans accompanying article show metal post extending through fuselage left side center gravity CC line guide attached wingtip has center loop accommodate single control line attached post device swivel top center circle rudder pushrod removed servo control arm attached fixed metal rudder post inducing right turn rudder nose wheel youre flying trike gear model stays out line flies circle front center post either firmly anchored pavement couple concrete blocks its base staked ground tent-like its dirt fly tethered RC model wont fly away Using mode II radio system newcomers can get experience coordinating elevator throttle having worry about model skating its way right left toward above horizon Once elevator feel established directional control can developed close model outside circle movements elevator control can very quickly confirmed down side tethered model cannot stand too much wind Unlike Control Line model goes slack line flying crosswind upwind side circle cant backpedal pick up slack Thingamabob designed trainer nothing ultra-simple construct Using cyanoacrylate CyA adhesives plastic covering etc experienced modeler can build 10-12 hours No exotic materials used model can easily adjusted during building accommodate virtually engine/motor combination up 25 glow original used K&B Sportster geared 05 Electric no sheeting bend around wing leading edge fuselage side simple 1/ x 3 x 36 sheet angle sliced off top power plant change incorporates old ignition-era tray attached firewall glow configuration tray contains fuel tank throttle servo Electric version fuel form batteries located tray So far dialogue about Thingamabob has directed somewhat experienced modelers would good model use instruction building process Most techniques involved building present models construction interested trying different approach learn types flying except Free Flight unfortunately get set plans full-size ones number 649 available AMA $750 contact can supply copy April 1990 article although detailed building outline does provide some look-out-for information someone would like kit Thingamabob arrangements can made however 1990 officially given AMA provision profits channeled directly promotion support youth activities within Academy AMA Education Committee met during California trade shows January Some committee membership changes made plans next two years discussed Travis McGinnis original committee member stepped down because business commitment pressure committee finds Continued page 27 22 Model Aviation NewComers column contained reference pushrods seemed suggest plastic rod-within-a-housing types used incorrect pushrod type works great almost always use models same reference contained editing error called pushrods supported hinges pushrods should supported such support should immovablenot hinges NewComerslUnderwood Continued page 22 unfortunate since always presented excellent ideas did excellent job playing devils advocate planning discussions Travis replaced Rocco Ferrario junior-high physics teacher California Rocco has instrumental reaching several thousand students teachers concerning model building importantly using models educational tool tease Rocco needs take enthusiasm pills opposite true AMA President Dave Browns concurrence committee added Chip Mull modeler pilot US Airways Chip represents Air Line Pilots Association shows conventions year programs booth directed toward interesting young people career associated flying As Rocco Chips enthusiasm rapport young people very strong Charles Kelley 7-12 Aviation Youth Academy stepped down committee chairman Dr Gordon Schimmel Connecticut assumed post Gordon school superintendent modeler EAA Experimental Aircraft Association member has excellent ideas about build educational programs through schools AMA welcomes dedicated individuals AMA Education Committee events planned year including several conventions ambitious first event Indianapolis February involved approximately 2000-3000 science technology teachers well TSA Technology Students Association EAA June Academy will host Homecoming Muncie along Hobby Model Expo directed toward nonmodeling public includes airplanes cars boats possibly kites etc will hands-on training including three disciplines aeromodeling Free Flight Control Line Radio Control EAA/AMA Aeromodeling Academy will July 12-17 Oshkosh WI billed week specialized discovery hands-on experience program directed toward youth ages 1417 has registration fee $450 includes housing around-the-clock supervision quality instruction Contact EAA Education Office additional informationcall 414 426-6815 write Box 3065 Oshkosh WI 549033065 Aeromodeling Academy can visualized extension successful Young Eagles activity now its third year plans run similar identical AMA/EAA program Muncie during summer 1998 would replace EAA program would expand youth contact Working conjunction Ball State University Muncie Academy would like offer teacher training program credit run concurrently youth program Exciting things going happen Other activities include two new applicants Youth Education Stipend grants Information will forwarded soon have club develop program take advantage funds available Contact 314 447-4235 picture teenager No cant sit like longer no Im taller yes Im about 80 pounds heavier think Control Line model built plans magazine Maybe someone out recalls design Thats Arden 099 front Thermic 50 recognizable old timer built maybe wound up Mississippi River after thermaling five hours thought aircraft goner until tugboat captain called told fished out near Gateway Arch now Dad invited him out Sunday dinner Within year two after photo 1945 entered high school modeling disappeared agenda replaced school track photography no girls cars Aeromodeling found its way life again 1966 hobby never diesit just lies dormant pleasant experiences youth remain 4SIIEET--~IIi June1997 27 ___________C DIREEPACOJUSEY ItPLY -—____ ffJ ____I/RPALSA TIP N_____ ______ 3152 L WaSIiN 21EPEM1iIF II LEFTH 11III II ONLYu4SU ROArIRCAWINOI II YILr UAOFIi paRIOL4 ______ ___ 4 IRRALEA/ SAFETYIcpYEjS~.FIII]/ .3IaLSAI MUFFLER TWI 1____ 44POSTEL ROSE PR EEL LIREGUSSET 011iLT I/P PLY ZPES IllANTEWIA IWPEYwr[j1 003 WIREI4 PLY003 041IMPALSA SERVO VINE OUISE-JXDTRAY I/A IITCPLY ORES CRY ALUI IfR 00SA TSP WARPER LISTIrPULsA UPPER-2 UPPER 44L.....Jrt 2 LEPER______ OLUWEPI I JYRAY IECOL 7$aoi PI _______________ P T BAITPOLE STMPSLS 3/16 3/1E LUNSEPURSSR ROT 105NYLON WISIIINR RE 063ALJERPAT- - I/UMRVLI4POSITOPIIlI/P LITEPIY SEUIR -___________________ R-3E RUNE ROTII~j1 OF GPLINO PUTT CLEARANCEI/a LI T/SL41CPLTCAURLER 2 PEG1I FUEL UPE CLEAPAEPTY/- 1/P L--00LL GULFS AFTER ASSEN HAMAD 0PRWREELS3I/GA VP OPPO LESIONPT BOB ONCE THII3 JOANMY
