U Bob Underwood Uji fy urn-i HIS MONTHS COLUMN prompted trip Toledo ever-popular Expo put Weak Signals last trade show year does tend reveal trends stand AMA booth show after show certaln aspects hobby/sport emerge through items displayed questions concerns expressed Another guide least us AMA Headquarters types difference personalities show Yes its trueeach show does exude different feeling because manner show advertised what displayed located factors can very important show organizers exhibitors also visitors NewComer veteran modeler alike some trends can confusing frustrating Lets take few run Wheres middle ground goals clubs longtime modelers Academy create new modelersindividuals skilled constructing model distributors seeing lower kit sales increased ARF Almost Ready Fly activity interesting note various groups see concern affecting hobby notice left off sport term time manufacturer distributor concerned about issue because affects elements other sales example person gets RC through ARF continues fly recreationally never moves kit-building stage sales things such covering material adhesives goes down longtime modeler used truer sense word producer models views continued use ARFs danger hobby/sport will lose viability vitality growth certainly element truth since will creating modelers classic senseonlyfiiers models Various reasons given range statement people lazy cry thing society promotes instant gratification through massproduced items seems true hobby/sport elements society Think about dont seem repair things today replace quit break things built cant repaired expensive repair replace thousand dollar kit Glancing about shows find ARFs RTFs Ready Fly relatively inexpensive considering labor intensive nature construction kits recently highend models blend kit ARF latter may kit ARF involve major components preformed Scale arena contain molded detail custom landing gear spinners etc What has created very wide range price throughout aeromodeling some ways its little like so-called go-kart syndrome years ago people fun old lawnmower engine tuned up mounted home-welded frame raced local mall shopping center parking lot closed just few years big business got prices shot up event faded answer NewComer placed interesting position cases desire fly model becoming discontented early learning game wanting get models look real Without having developed skills required build alternatives become too expensive some cases resulting condition lose person some degree club structure can provide help areas helpful products available Its chicken-egg scenario Right now have chickens eggs behooves industry AMA study problem isnt just youth problem adults impatient 1 960s beyond included well Somehow need help older modeler accept fact will able make modelers traditional sense out of newcomers focus different needs different going sit around glue some sticks together wait until tomorrow pull up fuselage side go next third day finally put together Besides dont have Fibber McGee Shadow Inner Sanctum listen itunless pick up tapes Smithsonian Materials need better job sorting out teaching about newer materials available particularly true adhesives covering materials finishing systems blessed some fantastic items vastly speed up building process infinitely superior job incompatible because chemical makeup other factors Publication guide would provide such information would valuable hobby/sport changingand always will change Longtime modelers bemoan fact its like correctand tomorrow wont like today cant go home again oftused phrase Nats going hangar full people grabbing hour two sleep under building table repair build competition models disappeared 70s arena activity reveals point very clearly competitionand has happened venue Everything will fine few years individual group manufacturer will develop technique product extraordinarily superior class will follow lead tolerate some group will pull back seek relief technological wave Since initially impossible legislate its demise create new events exclude new-technology itemsat least call entry level eventsbut dont stay way long doesnt take rule bender accomplish rather visionary craftsmanthe true modelerwho creates Remember Indy 500 Andy Granatelli What creating new modelersif business has stagnated weve toldif fear extinction perhaps combined industry/association/modeler group needs convened some degree already occurring problem debate follows old line thinking Perhaps group needs include individuals organizations cognizant societal needs directions Perhaps needs include ones got away us Perhaps can provide answers us forest unable see trees Youth may stimulated prior high school often will leave fold during hectic high school/college years Positive experiences early will bring back thirties can increasing ARF sales diminishing kit sales moderated reversed Beyond club program instruction would individual mentor program one-onone possible individuals willing develop Continued poge 83 78 Model Aviation 4 NewcomerslUnderwood Continued page 78 skills modelers fliers anti builders what can offer keep interested challenged keep competitive arena alive stifling ingenuity also having high-teched out existence will have answers issues however must strive refrain saying wed go back ual today ordinary tomorrow Just two years ago modelers would have guessed AlMA would have issued 71 turbine waivers now Its new world have address new ways Its challenge NewComer oldtimerfrom user manufacturerare up task News Views Six new YES Youth Education Stipend programs have approved Lots good educational programs happening EAAIAMA Youth AeromodelingA happening Oshkosh second week July Thirty youth 14-17 years old will learn trade aeromodeling June 7-8 Hobby/Model Expo exposes general public teachers particular aeromodeling-cars-boats-kites JuneAIVIA displays participates Aeromodeling section Technology Students Association Convention Washington DC Third live interactive program 50000 fourth- seventh-grade students seven states through Indiana Academy Ball State University planned September October AIVIA assists Smithsonian planning two-year traveling exhibit called Miniature Wings will seen thousands 10-12 museums during 1998-1999 ElevonMixer ELECTRONIC MIXER elevons v-fails flaps spoilers Ultra-simple selup asd inslallafion Ragged microprocessorbased design 100% etectrovic high reli ability Simply connects belween servos receiver Feel ures semo reversing asd four different mining rales allow lailor lbs miser lbs seeds poor model Will nsf overdrive poor semos aed options setecled wilh simple dip swilch Made Ihe USA aed designed work wilh popular radio syslems-AM PM aed PCM Very low power consumplios Size 16 0 00 54 Weiglrt 11200z Lass radio cOsnsclsrs PR No OA 5309$ lane sonseotors 03886 soniplata $el AccessorySwitch ACCESSORY SWITCH gives psa abilily add oR/off lonclion chanvsl wilbool sacriliciog hal chan nels abilily control scorn AccessorySwitch designed swilcb 11030 soils aed op 30 amps moo power diosipabon 300 watts Modern microprocesoc . rySwitch very simple setup aed installlost connec thu semo receiver channel c" 0 selected simple dip switches ledicator help oath setop Unit automatic. transmitter off Made iv USA designed popular radio systems Small size 16 x 000 cOd Low power consumpl sin Less radsi connector Part No OU $3495 GlowDriver ON-BOARD GLOW DRIVER makes stasing easier safer Keeps glow plug hal lust engine needs Microprsc essor-based design simply connects between throttle semo receiver Reversi ble user-selectable Os off points Can easily drive twocylinder twin-engine models Unit automafically turns transmitter off 100% electrsnic Made USA dasigned work pspular radio systems Very small size 17 o 12 5 04 Weight 045z Low power consumplion Comes weh banery/plug wire less connectors cell plug clip Part No OA $349g ThrottleSwitch THROTTLE SWITCH 05 55-50 motor cectotl small elechic gliders models usually need fully propor lionel speed cost ml required ability tom motor at. glider op agitude thennat nunfing gent nicrsprscesecr-hased design features switch ledicator light autocutsff battery motor ron doratios lb 30 db cr60 sessvdo unit turning us Iha am/ing switch o USA aed designed work alt popular radir 21 5 2ll s Oh Weight 07boz 67 cells Less connecfnrs Part No TOGiOA $4095 Complete systemo otherprudsofoPo 900 3129 CoRPus Ceeton TX 784633129send add $450 S&H per order available lorplanso cern aodboafsOesEes& INFO 912 814-9843100M7PM DaILy CTFRtETXrea add 775%tas call write detailsCannoneER SERVtOE FAX & Anise HouRs 512 814-5943Cafalng Engine Choice World Champions Nelson Engines World Pylon Racing Champions Worlds Finest & Fastest Racing Engines have trophies prove Versions Sport & Competition Available Sizes 15 50 Only Way Win Ultra Mounts Backplate Mounting System CNC Barstock Aluminum Replaces Stock Backplate Seal roublesome Gaskets Available ST 40/45/51 Rossi 40/45 bra 40/50 05 40/46 SF YS 45 Thunder Tiger Pro 40/46/53 Magnum XL 40/46/53 Ultra Thrust Mufflers Serious Horsepower Upgrade Sport Engines Up 1500 RPM Increase Over Stock Muffler available 60 size ls fit OS 32 Webra 32 ST G 34 05 40/46 SF 05 46 FX ASP 45 Magyum XL 40/46/53 Thunder Tiger Pro 40/45 ST GS 40/45/51 Webra 40/50 MVVS 40 Rossi 40/45/53 Complete Engine/Muffler Combos Available Call Application ne Included Worlds Champion AAC andSpeed Wheels ABC Piston/Cylinder SetsFor Sport Racing Free-Flight True Chrome Plating ImprovedElectrics 2 1/4 0iameter Porting ng Options s j FitReplaceable 0-Ring Tire 1 Most YS OS Engines 45 tooz per Pair l Axles Available 108 ApplicationCan dyed choice color Pylon Racing Parts & Accessories uper Tiger YS Repair Service Send $3 00 1997 Cstalog e Oea fnqutres Welcome PERFORMANCE SPECIALTIES P 0 Box 3146 Gardnerville NV 89410 e- 702-265-7523 702-265-7522 Ultra Oil Preservative Affer-Run Oil Model Engines Fully Compatible OS/YS Pump Systems Helps Prevent Rust & Corrosion Others Have Failed lable 3 Convenient Sizes 8 oz Ouart Gallon August1997 83 MicroMark Small Tool SpecialistsSEND FOR YOUR OVER 2000 TOOLS & ACCESSORIESCOPY Brand Names. Unusual Items AY Exclusive Products savings ot up 60% designed make project easier enjoyable professional TO ORDER Sood $100 wifh coupon tot poor samo address fo ADDRESS_____________________________________________________[v33][b226769913206080]] MicroaMark 2299 snyder Ave Berkeley Heights NJ 07922-1595CITY___________________________ STATE________ ZIPj
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/08
Page Numbers: 78, 83
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/08
Page Numbers: 78, 83
U Bob Underwood Uji fy urn-i HIS MONTHS COLUMN prompted trip Toledo ever-popular Expo put Weak Signals last trade show year does tend reveal trends stand AMA booth show after show certaln aspects hobby/sport emerge through items displayed questions concerns expressed Another guide least us AMA Headquarters types difference personalities show Yes its trueeach show does exude different feeling because manner show advertised what displayed located factors can very important show organizers exhibitors also visitors NewComer veteran modeler alike some trends can confusing frustrating Lets take few run Wheres middle ground goals clubs longtime modelers Academy create new modelersindividuals skilled constructing model distributors seeing lower kit sales increased ARF Almost Ready Fly activity interesting note various groups see concern affecting hobby notice left off sport term time manufacturer distributor concerned about issue because affects elements other sales example person gets RC through ARF continues fly recreationally never moves kit-building stage sales things such covering material adhesives goes down longtime modeler used truer sense word producer models views continued use ARFs danger hobby/sport will lose viability vitality growth certainly element truth since will creating modelers classic senseonlyfiiers models Various reasons given range statement people lazy cry thing society promotes instant gratification through massproduced items seems true hobby/sport elements society Think about dont seem repair things today replace quit break things built cant repaired expensive repair replace thousand dollar kit Glancing about shows find ARFs RTFs Ready Fly relatively inexpensive considering labor intensive nature construction kits recently highend models blend kit ARF latter may kit ARF involve major components preformed Scale arena contain molded detail custom landing gear spinners etc What has created very wide range price throughout aeromodeling some ways its little like so-called go-kart syndrome years ago people fun old lawnmower engine tuned up mounted home-welded frame raced local mall shopping center parking lot closed just few years big business got prices shot up event faded answer NewComer placed interesting position cases desire fly model becoming discontented early learning game wanting get models look real Without having developed skills required build alternatives become too expensive some cases resulting condition lose person some degree club structure can provide help areas helpful products available Its chicken-egg scenario Right now have chickens eggs behooves industry AMA study problem isnt just youth problem adults impatient 1 960s beyond included well Somehow need help older modeler accept fact will able make modelers traditional sense out of newcomers focus different needs different going sit around glue some sticks together wait until tomorrow pull up fuselage side go next third day finally put together Besides dont have Fibber McGee Shadow Inner Sanctum listen itunless pick up tapes Smithsonian Materials need better job sorting out teaching about newer materials available particularly true adhesives covering materials finishing systems blessed some fantastic items vastly speed up building process infinitely superior job incompatible because chemical makeup other factors Publication guide would provide such information would valuable hobby/sport changingand always will change Longtime modelers bemoan fact its like correctand tomorrow wont like today cant go home again oftused phrase Nats going hangar full people grabbing hour two sleep under building table repair build competition models disappeared 70s arena activity reveals point very clearly competitionand has happened venue Everything will fine few years individual group manufacturer will develop technique product extraordinarily superior class will follow lead tolerate some group will pull back seek relief technological wave Since initially impossible legislate its demise create new events exclude new-technology itemsat least call entry level eventsbut dont stay way long doesnt take rule bender accomplish rather visionary craftsmanthe true modelerwho creates Remember Indy 500 Andy Granatelli What creating new modelersif business has stagnated weve toldif fear extinction perhaps combined industry/association/modeler group needs convened some degree already occurring problem debate follows old line thinking Perhaps group needs include individuals organizations cognizant societal needs directions Perhaps needs include ones got away us Perhaps can provide answers us forest unable see trees Youth may stimulated prior high school often will leave fold during hectic high school/college years Positive experiences early will bring back thirties can increasing ARF sales diminishing kit sales moderated reversed Beyond club program instruction would individual mentor program one-onone possible individuals willing develop Continued poge 83 78 Model Aviation 4 NewcomerslUnderwood Continued page 78 skills modelers fliers anti builders what can offer keep interested challenged keep competitive arena alive stifling ingenuity also having high-teched out existence will have answers issues however must strive refrain saying wed go back ual today ordinary tomorrow Just two years ago modelers would have guessed AlMA would have issued 71 turbine waivers now Its new world have address new ways Its challenge NewComer oldtimerfrom user manufacturerare up task News Views Six new YES Youth Education Stipend programs have approved Lots good educational programs happening EAAIAMA Youth AeromodelingA happening Oshkosh second week July Thirty youth 14-17 years old will learn trade aeromodeling June 7-8 Hobby/Model Expo exposes general public teachers particular aeromodeling-cars-boats-kites JuneAIVIA displays participates Aeromodeling section Technology Students Association Convention Washington DC Third live interactive program 50000 fourth- seventh-grade students seven states through Indiana Academy Ball State University planned September October AIVIA assists Smithsonian planning two-year traveling exhibit called Miniature Wings will seen thousands 10-12 museums during 1998-1999 ElevonMixer ELECTRONIC MIXER elevons v-fails flaps spoilers Ultra-simple selup asd inslallafion Ragged microprocessorbased design 100% etectrovic high reli ability Simply connects belween servos receiver Feel ures semo reversing asd four different mining rales allow lailor lbs miser lbs seeds poor model Will nsf overdrive poor semos aed options setecled wilh simple dip swilch Made Ihe USA aed designed work wilh popular radio syslems-AM PM aed PCM Very low power consumplios Size 16 0 00 54 Weiglrt 11200z Lass radio cOsnsclsrs PR No OA 5309$ lane sonseotors 03886 soniplata $el AccessorySwitch ACCESSORY SWITCH gives psa abilily add oR/off lonclion chanvsl wilbool sacriliciog hal chan nels abilily control scorn AccessorySwitch designed swilcb 11030 soils aed op 30 amps moo power diosipabon 300 watts Modern microprocesoc . rySwitch very simple setup aed installlost connec thu semo receiver channel c" 0 selected simple dip switches ledicator help oath setop Unit automatic. transmitter off Made iv USA designed popular radio systems Small size 16 x 000 cOd Low power consumpl sin Less radsi connector Part No OU $3495 GlowDriver ON-BOARD GLOW DRIVER makes stasing easier safer Keeps glow plug hal lust engine needs Microprsc essor-based design simply connects between throttle semo receiver Reversi ble user-selectable Os off points Can easily drive twocylinder twin-engine models Unit automafically turns transmitter off 100% electrsnic Made USA dasigned work pspular radio systems Very small size 17 o 12 5 04 Weight 045z Low power consumplion Comes weh banery/plug wire less connectors cell plug clip Part No OA $349g ThrottleSwitch THROTTLE SWITCH 05 55-50 motor cectotl small elechic gliders models usually need fully propor lionel speed cost ml required ability tom motor at. glider op agitude thennat nunfing gent nicrsprscesecr-hased design features switch ledicator light autocutsff battery motor ron doratios lb 30 db cr60 sessvdo unit turning us Iha am/ing switch o USA aed designed work alt popular radir 21 5 2ll s Oh Weight 07boz 67 cells Less connecfnrs Part No TOGiOA $4095 Complete systemo otherprudsofoPo 900 3129 CoRPus Ceeton TX 784633129send add $450 S&H per order available lorplanso cern aodboafsOesEes& INFO 912 814-9843100M7PM DaILy CTFRtETXrea add 775%tas call write detailsCannoneER SERVtOE FAX & Anise HouRs 512 814-5943Cafalng Engine Choice World Champions Nelson Engines World Pylon Racing Champions Worlds Finest & Fastest Racing Engines have trophies prove Versions Sport & Competition Available Sizes 15 50 Only Way Win Ultra Mounts Backplate Mounting System CNC Barstock Aluminum Replaces Stock Backplate Seal roublesome Gaskets Available ST 40/45/51 Rossi 40/45 bra 40/50 05 40/46 SF YS 45 Thunder Tiger Pro 40/46/53 Magnum XL 40/46/53 Ultra Thrust Mufflers Serious Horsepower Upgrade Sport Engines Up 1500 RPM Increase Over Stock Muffler available 60 size ls fit OS 32 Webra 32 ST G 34 05 40/46 SF 05 46 FX ASP 45 Magyum XL 40/46/53 Thunder Tiger Pro 40/45 ST GS 40/45/51 Webra 40/50 MVVS 40 Rossi 40/45/53 Complete Engine/Muffler Combos Available Call Application ne Included Worlds Champion AAC andSpeed Wheels ABC Piston/Cylinder SetsFor Sport Racing Free-Flight True Chrome Plating ImprovedElectrics 2 1/4 0iameter Porting ng Options s j FitReplaceable 0-Ring Tire 1 Most YS OS Engines 45 tooz per Pair l Axles Available 108 ApplicationCan dyed choice color Pylon Racing Parts & Accessories uper Tiger YS Repair Service Send $3 00 1997 Cstalog e Oea fnqutres Welcome PERFORMANCE SPECIALTIES P 0 Box 3146 Gardnerville NV 89410 e- 702-265-7523 702-265-7522 Ultra Oil Preservative Affer-Run Oil Model Engines Fully Compatible OS/YS Pump Systems Helps Prevent Rust & Corrosion Others Have Failed lable 3 Convenient Sizes 8 oz Ouart Gallon August1997 83 MicroMark Small Tool SpecialistsSEND FOR YOUR OVER 2000 TOOLS & ACCESSORIESCOPY Brand Names. Unusual Items AY Exclusive Products savings ot up 60% designed make project easier enjoyable professional TO ORDER Sood $100 wifh coupon tot poor samo address fo ADDRESS_____________________________________________________[v33][b226769913206080]] MicroaMark 2299 snyder Ave Berkeley Heights NJ 07922-1595CITY___________________________ STATE________ ZIPj
