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Author: B. Underwood


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/11
Page Numbers: 62, 65, 67, 72

Bob Underwood fkJ @u NEVER FLY model until its finished seems like logical statement everyone has different view what finished meansincluding recently took just-completed Thingamabob local club field its maiden voyage checked necessary things like center gravity CG way rudder nose wheel wagged gave right left whether elevator transmitter agreed what up down throttle going throttle engine moved stick toward bottom box hinges subjected tug screws servo anns checked Right down line everything looked fine So-o-o threw van remembering fuel other essential stuff tnmdled off field several fellows since AMA business keeps away quite bit really knew methank heaven club card impound board model fueled up Time fly right Well right model broke ground started right went left rudder mm remember non-aileron model Still going right trim Still going rightno left left Land became Hmm time mechanically cranked several turns left moving clevis still correct Landed Began checking Everything lined up tail wing etc Sight down right wing panelstraight board Sight down left panelit looked like prop about four pitch embarrassing have excuse No because should have seen finished covering wing seldom use plastic covering Scale models have much rigid structure failed notice shrank covering induced beautiful warp panel easy fix got home twisting panel running heat gun over Back field next day flew great no rudder trim required Unfortunately club member present made discovery wasnt field No matter long youve building thorough think youve checking things out its always important again Better yet hand model off someone else let check out before put air Its like proofreading something youve written chances wont find errorsthe other person will cardinal rule Neverthats N-E-V-E-Rrush model air days right windy etc models right dont have right helper instructor wait Years ago newcomer asked help him fly new model ailerons hooked up backward days before reversing switches transmitter suggested maybe could just remember flew suggestion take model home redo linkage Unfortunately found another flier felt could remember right really produced left vice versa flew modelfor anyway takeoff least landing newcomer learned what phrase rekitted really means YES Youth Education Stipend Grant Reports following letter pictures Jerry Worden Sentral Illinois club group works sheltered youngsters home some could photographed complete names could used 62 Model Aviation entration Bob King Sentral Illinois club helps Randy work covering Thingamabob wingtip Ron Stephanie Roth help CJ Ryan AMA Cubs YES Youth Education Stipend grant helped program Denny Wallen Ron Roth Sentral Illinois help CJ during Thingamabob flight trimming Thanks effort securing YES grant club suggested $500 modest amount money included hope program will flourish Hourish has money has already netted fortune happiness joy kids babyfold another fortune satisfaction comes bringing wonder excitement child members Weve built Delta Darts three Thingamabobs have proven airworthy up task training kids building flying kids now official AMA members members club have out two sessions flying field boys almost capable keeping Thingamabob air assistance During flying sessions furnished hot dog lunch children staff plan continue sessions throughout summer addition plan explore area model rocketry small Control Line children Give thanks Academy helped securing grant second letter comes form Herschel Sandy Collins Woodland/Davis Acromodelers California WIDAs Young Hyers building program conceived put action WIDA members Sandy Collins Keith Young during month January 1997 asked W/DA Board Directors permission use W/DAs club name proposal Having went Woodlands Douglass Jr High School principal Pat McDougal permission use agriculture teaching classroom assistance recniiting seventh- eighth-grade students purpose providing summer fun-type gllder building flight training program kids Mr McDougal dellghted offered 100% cooperation prepared rough draft grant proposal money available AIVIAs YES program basic ideas W/DA member Keith Young took lead writing up preparing proposal grant money diseussed proposal times editing needed after getting signatures WIDA president Jack Macafee school principal letter support recommendation submitted proposal AIVIA $1000 finance activity meantime contacted number suppliers model aviation goodies looking best prices suppller House Balsa came through reduced price model needed indebted Don Dombrowski support AMA YES program awarded us $750 began setting supplies eamest finally purchasing enough supplies models allow 20 students euroll program Well have borrow radios since simply isnt enough money buy Keith Young son Neil gave demonstration noon Douglass Jr High School football field nearly 50 students present see Neil father launch fly model sailplancs participated ImM 9MW bd Waiting new K&B paint line Its worth wait K&B Super Poxy best paint industry knew going challenge repeat success SuperPoxy ULTRAPOXY has done will see what mean try ULTRAPOXY exceeds expectations anticipated new paint line ULTRAPOXY has same strong durable fuel proof finish SuperPoxy best has clear coat already finish has deep high gloss unmatched other paint Better yet two part epoxy paint requires no thinner coverage exceptional spray light dust coat followed final flow coat youre done finish looks like youve spent hours wet sanding painting youre sure get comments wondering got such fantastic finish ULTRAPOXY comes standard base colors match colors popular heat shrink covering So now its easy match painted parts rest filmcovered parts model Additionally satin catalyst available wishing silkier finish ULTRAPOXY available local hobby dealer still have some SuperPoxy paint left over K&B hasnt forgotten Catalyst thinner will still available period time ULTRAPOXY K&B keeping promise providing quality modeling products model enthusiast I$T& tfte Le~4er its FiI4 inc 1946 520045303579/520045303563 i------inam 2100 College Dr Lake Havasu Oily Arizona 86403 E mail k&b@lnkner corn eI Air raft Pads WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF SUPERIOR EPOXY-GLASS COWLS WHEEL PANTS 8 ACCESSORIES CALL NOW 810 677-0213 810 677-0414 orders Send $100 CaiOpen DJ F W S 200 CanadaMonday Friday _____$300 ourside USA 10 am EST November 1997 65 video interview school principal Pat McDougal understand video shown DJS classroom students Channel early morning classes appeared twice during schools lunch periods answer questions show models airplane planned build Friday June 13 set first organized class prospective enrollees given specifics covering programs goals build learn fly have good deal fun doing Kids given contract take home get parents signatures sign return June 16 check cash $21 commitment start finish program money collected used membership AIVIA either Sacramento Valley Soaring Society Woodland/Davis Aeromodelers Club Thirteen kids enrolled could pay $21 requested course accepted anyway planned 20 youngsters believe 13 handful Neil Young Junior member WIDA modelers Club has tremendous help instructionparticularly handicapped student enrolled program June 16 following completion applications above-mentioned memberships appropriate snapshots taken teams two selected work began 8 am until 2pm daily First included instruction use eement knives read plans put place cover pins saws use scales lumber sizes etc kid showed great interest getting startedmost unusual classroom teaching program days work starts discussion goals day instruction relating aeronautical purposes part under construction its function causing aircraft fly Days end brief progress review plans next day workshop cleanup started building rudder elevator followed fuselage now kids working wing seems challenging task beging second week glider building now kids first enrolled still program Several asked could work through weekend Pails being loosely assembled before completion look like completed model Excitement building pride showing Skills learned early now being applied easily future looks brighter eveiy day Colors being selected covering day getting closer closer degree anticipation being shown kid class beautiful have now hang Flying down road bit well thank both clubs expanding everyones horizons Odds Ends Technology Student Association event Washington DC success Some 300 youths constmcted flew hand-launch glider designed competitive Continued page 72 HOBBflHORSE 1769 Thierer RoadMadison WI 53704 HITEC SERVOS BCDIloOoood onn 010 HITEC RADIO SYSTEMS Sale PriceRela fouls Focus 2 AM SiflAIe Stick 27172 MHz$6999$9995 Focus4FM$12899$20995 Focus 6 FM$15799$24995 Flash 4 FM$14699$23995 Flash 5 FM$16799$30495 Challen er 250 AM$5499$6795 Prism 7 FM$21999$38495 Prism 75 PCM$23999$41995 Prism 75 FM SPECTRA$29399$50905 Prism 75 PCM SPECTRA$33499$56995 SPECTRA Ts Modules$9999$16995 Prism 7X FM SPECTRA Trausmiller Charger$19999$34995 Focus 4 Transmitter charger$4999 Focus 6 Transmitter charger$5499 KITEC RECEIVERS Rjheiver7777SitPici~Wetoll ROD Micra 535 wIslal$6699$9995 Supreme Rs w/blal$9299$9995 PCM Rs HiTec$9499$13495 Micra 5-oh 75 MHz$4799$665 2-ch 27 & 75MHZ$2999$3995 2-ch AM Rn 27/72 MHz$2999$4495 59 & 75MHz Crystals$799$1395 Shredder RX$3999$4995 ZENOAH ENGINES G39$25999 545$33499 G-92$37999 coitfl reduce ServoSale PriceRelail HS-99 Super Micm 15 us$3799$5495 HS-99 Sob Micro 31 ox$2399$3995 HS-OOMG Sob Micro$3799$5495 HS-O599 Sopor Mini Single BR 39 so$3299$4995 HS-191 Mini 24 ox$2199$3195 HS-19IMG$3299$4595 HS-295BB Micro 43 oz$2699$4195 HS-295MG53799$5895 HS-225BB So p Mini Micro 59 oz 8$4995 HS-399 Sid Sport 42 oz$1999$1695 HS-422 Pro Servo 43 oz91299$1995 HS425BB Pro Doal 99 43 Os$1899$2895 HS-S2SBB High Speed 47 ez93499$5995 HS 54599 Hi Torque 62 us93499$5995 HS-695B9 UlIra Torque 77 os93699$5995 HS-6IISMG VII Torque 77 0554599$7495 HS-61SMG 99 119 oz$4599$7495 HS-709B9 Diout 133 us$2999$4495 HS7O5MG Giant 169 so$4299$6495 HS-759B Relract 99 0553999$5995 HS725BB Sail Winch 161 05$4799$7395 HSOOSBB 224 Oz$3999$7395 GY-1009B Bull Bearing Gyro$9999$13405 SERVO VALUE DEALS SwitchIturness Four HS399Save $596$4599 Four HS-422Soon $696$5299 Three HS-161$6599 Three HS-80$7199 Three HS-2OSBB & HS-09 on $597 $19499 Three HS-798 & HS-422 $9999 HITEC NiEd BATTERIES Battery PriceRelail Rs 49v 279 mahSave $1699$1995 Rs 48v 699 mahSave $1499$1795 Rs 400 1009 mahSave $2499$2995 96v 699 mah Focus Series e $2999 $6395 Receiver NiEd SUPER SALE Flat Square Hitoc/JR Faloha J Airtronics conoeclors 699 mah$1199 ortourlor$4499 SEVEN CHOONFI Fl AliT P0CC liibtiihiYFbiiiTlS9Servos Switch Harness Supreme 7 ch Receiver yoor channel choice Doe 690 mah Rn Battery Availablo nectors tsr $19999 tsar HS-422 servos add $706 tour HS-425 servos add $3500 toor HS$95 servos add $19500 rnglnoSolo rriun nolali FA-SO Geldos Koighl ABC$19995$33495 FA-56 Gelden Knighl ABC$29999$34995 FA65 Geldon KoighI ABC$21995$36999 . PA-gO Gelden Knighl ABC523985$41495 FA-giS Golden Knight MC$24995$47495 FA-1205 Geldon Knight MC$37499$57995 PA-iSO Gelden Knighl MC538495$63495 FA-SO RC ABC51 9495$39995 PA-56 9/C ACC$19995$31999WIRING ACCESSORIES IJ 5er ACoosoclorvt PA65 RC ABC519495ItemSale PriceRetail PA-80 RC ABC$21495$37995 Estension$499$595 PA-giS RC ACC52249512 Eslension9499$595 PA-1205 RC ACC$3399524 Esleosion5599$695 FA-iSO RC ACC$3549536 Estension$099$795 Delivered Pricost6 Boesl/Ouller Esleoslon5999$1395 G-SharhMK It$2949912 Boesl/Bofter Estensiun9999$1395 NEW Laser 299$3249924 Boesl/Belter Extension91999$1495 CAP 231$3999936 Boostlooffer Estonsien91199$1595 90 Laser$24999B Y Cennector5799$995 60 0-Shark$1799924"Y Cennector9099$1995 ZIOGS ORIGINALS6 BoostIgull Y tonneclor5999$1595 784-CdTht77:CallSwitch Harness9799$1995 59 3]~f Servo Wire91199$1495 Trainer cord Potoha Compat91199$1495 SPECIAL 10% OFF NON-SALE ITEMS TO AMA MEMBERS OCTOBER FREEBIE 6 Goldberg Glevises order over $75 oz Epoxy Spray Paint order over $200 ORDER TOLL FREE 1-800-604-6229 Info 608 241-3491 Fax 608 241-1313 E-Mail Address hohbyhorse@hobbyhoeuecom Visit Web Sine An wwwhobbyliorsecom Visa/MasterCard Welcome VISAPricen Good Through October 311997 L November 1997 67 Un Antiques Military tiviian rIelicoplers aiipIanesG hove lb worlds largest aircraft documentalion collection 7000 different full color photo studies 1903-1997 e1 99835000 3-view line drawings Overseas $15 00 Bob Bankas Scale Model Research 114 Ynkon Avenue o Mesa CA 92626 17141 979-8058 http //www imt net/ims/icaie html Sky Harbor RO Presents Mike Del Pontes Reviulion V-Tail Q-500 Fits 40 size motors Handcrafted custom ARC Lightweight pre-beilt fuse piece sheeted wing epoxy carbon fiber reinforcing Predictable racing plane yet stable docile sport plane Building setup details inclt 13500 ping lai1 doflMany mitations Only ~1XOtSd 3tdOne st2flReviutionl p draSsey fTortl sets laSt tU1~ tAO Ist 4 etat0 taWes jna 4Xcn eV Cat- uanwPi VC Free Color 8rochure Easy Built Kit 2-pages Rolled Plans Decals Available le ARC KItE Scale Outline 40 & 60 size Balsa & Plywood Construction ize designed Neison & Jett 60 size designed YS 01 YS 140 Foam Wing Cores r Canopy plus ABS cowl Scoop Bahaust Easy Build Kit ARC Kit Racing/Sped Plane Scale Warbird Racing Association Champion John Eatons 25cc 15 CI Engine 100% bali & roller hearings r 1 Electronic magneto Prop hub & mount included Hand start wr 4 lbs Current Price $15000 S&H$1300 Anailasle Now Prop hub & mount also sold separately CuStuIn WINI RIIli3 kNEE might Conyrat ipotad mn requsti GIANT SCALE TR 200 CLOSE OUT cam mit mcui KIT $17900 Si H $25 $45000 & H 820 Mid-wing aerobatic design 2104 Cl ABS cowl hatch Goner & wheel pants ARF conered Ultracole Kit weignt 15-18 lbs 80 wingspan ARF weight t6-19 lbs 92 wingspan * * ATTENDON SUPER USER OWllERSl * * Roally Available machined oar stock rod lull roller bearngs br Super Tiger engines Super heavy daly will mprone pertormance glow must br gas conversion 2500&3000-S4000$4OOS&H NewComerslUnderwood Continued page 67 scenano under tutelage Tom Sanders Midwest Products Education Director sterling help dozen local Free Flighters belonging Maxecuters Education Committee member Charlie Bauer also lent ahand Charlie also helped man booth during exhibition portion Fortunately number teachers talking us tapered off afiemoon building session started As talked about 300 teachers ran ourselves out materials wece pleased bear several individuals talked Louisville 1996 now working programs similar found web page YES programs Indoor Nats Johnson City Tennessee pleased meet Jim Lavender Wayne Anderson Smyma TN Chuath Christ Jim minister chureb sponsors group young people building types models Ten youth along Jim Wayne journeyed Nats learn some cases fly unofficial events flown conjunction Nacs greatest moments us certainly chureb group Michelle Boyd won Coconut Scale event Unfortunately youngsters did participate official event due cost factors time read proposal being put forth July Executive Council Education Report may help alleviate problem later h July issue treated photo younger less horizontally enhanced still vertically challenged Bob Underwood stated couldnt remember what Control Line model was holding 50 years ago Bert Scriegler Rochelle Texas knew fact sent plans page 64 Air Trails Science Frontiers Mareh 1947 its called Flounder Louis GaramiAn excellent trainer can built few hoursand before cyanoactylate CyA glue Berts note tells about recent experience Heres Control Liner couldnt remember built Old Warden Vintage Contest England about seven years ago Powered Mills 13 diesel flew Mills speed event Turns out entrant actually flew Mills speed turned whopping 47mph winner flew Midge Frog ISOR turned 103 mph gave Johnny Hall cup sportsmanship think embarrassed Yank flew real Mills entered Now would ever choose model called Hounder Next months Model Aviation will contain nifty extended report Dr Gordon Schimmel Education Committee Chainnan EAA/AMA Aeromodeling activity Oshkosh just few days away write Cant walt ruuuung EDR- 106 YPro Servo 9everser Pfug yeu sewe late Pe Setve Reversep PiO Sent Revese I Yea dead o No messy adjustments Microprocessor accurate neutral U No Jitter O No Drifi Neutral Shifts temperature changes U Fuelproof Vibration proof Encapsulated space-age epoxy

Author: B. Underwood


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/11
Page Numbers: 62, 65, 67, 72

Bob Underwood fkJ @u NEVER FLY model until its finished seems like logical statement everyone has different view what finished meansincluding recently took just-completed Thingamabob local club field its maiden voyage checked necessary things like center gravity CG way rudder nose wheel wagged gave right left whether elevator transmitter agreed what up down throttle going throttle engine moved stick toward bottom box hinges subjected tug screws servo anns checked Right down line everything looked fine So-o-o threw van remembering fuel other essential stuff tnmdled off field several fellows since AMA business keeps away quite bit really knew methank heaven club card impound board model fueled up Time fly right Well right model broke ground started right went left rudder mm remember non-aileron model Still going right trim Still going rightno left left Land became Hmm time mechanically cranked several turns left moving clevis still correct Landed Began checking Everything lined up tail wing etc Sight down right wing panelstraight board Sight down left panelit looked like prop about four pitch embarrassing have excuse No because should have seen finished covering wing seldom use plastic covering Scale models have much rigid structure failed notice shrank covering induced beautiful warp panel easy fix got home twisting panel running heat gun over Back field next day flew great no rudder trim required Unfortunately club member present made discovery wasnt field No matter long youve building thorough think youve checking things out its always important again Better yet hand model off someone else let check out before put air Its like proofreading something youve written chances wont find errorsthe other person will cardinal rule Neverthats N-E-V-E-Rrush model air days right windy etc models right dont have right helper instructor wait Years ago newcomer asked help him fly new model ailerons hooked up backward days before reversing switches transmitter suggested maybe could just remember flew suggestion take model home redo linkage Unfortunately found another flier felt could remember right really produced left vice versa flew modelfor anyway takeoff least landing newcomer learned what phrase rekitted really means YES Youth Education Stipend Grant Reports following letter pictures Jerry Worden Sentral Illinois club group works sheltered youngsters home some could photographed complete names could used 62 Model Aviation entration Bob King Sentral Illinois club helps Randy work covering Thingamabob wingtip Ron Stephanie Roth help CJ Ryan AMA Cubs YES Youth Education Stipend grant helped program Denny Wallen Ron Roth Sentral Illinois help CJ during Thingamabob flight trimming Thanks effort securing YES grant club suggested $500 modest amount money included hope program will flourish Hourish has money has already netted fortune happiness joy kids babyfold another fortune satisfaction comes bringing wonder excitement child members Weve built Delta Darts three Thingamabobs have proven airworthy up task training kids building flying kids now official AMA members members club have out two sessions flying field boys almost capable keeping Thingamabob air assistance During flying sessions furnished hot dog lunch children staff plan continue sessions throughout summer addition plan explore area model rocketry small Control Line children Give thanks Academy helped securing grant second letter comes form Herschel Sandy Collins Woodland/Davis Acromodelers California WIDAs Young Hyers building program conceived put action WIDA members Sandy Collins Keith Young during month January 1997 asked W/DA Board Directors permission use W/DAs club name proposal Having went Woodlands Douglass Jr High School principal Pat McDougal permission use agriculture teaching classroom assistance recniiting seventh- eighth-grade students purpose providing summer fun-type gllder building flight training program kids Mr McDougal dellghted offered 100% cooperation prepared rough draft grant proposal money available AIVIAs YES program basic ideas W/DA member Keith Young took lead writing up preparing proposal grant money diseussed proposal times editing needed after getting signatures WIDA president Jack Macafee school principal letter support recommendation submitted proposal AIVIA $1000 finance activity meantime contacted number suppliers model aviation goodies looking best prices suppller House Balsa came through reduced price model needed indebted Don Dombrowski support AMA YES program awarded us $750 began setting supplies eamest finally purchasing enough supplies models allow 20 students euroll program Well have borrow radios since simply isnt enough money buy Keith Young son Neil gave demonstration noon Douglass Jr High School football field nearly 50 students present see Neil father launch fly model sailplancs participated ImM 9MW bd Waiting new K&B paint line Its worth wait K&B Super Poxy best paint industry knew going challenge repeat success SuperPoxy ULTRAPOXY has done will see what mean try ULTRAPOXY exceeds expectations anticipated new paint line ULTRAPOXY has same strong durable fuel proof finish SuperPoxy best has clear coat already finish has deep high gloss unmatched other paint Better yet two part epoxy paint requires no thinner coverage exceptional spray light dust coat followed final flow coat youre done finish looks like youve spent hours wet sanding painting youre sure get comments wondering got such fantastic finish ULTRAPOXY comes standard base colors match colors popular heat shrink covering So now its easy match painted parts rest filmcovered parts model Additionally satin catalyst available wishing silkier finish ULTRAPOXY available local hobby dealer still have some SuperPoxy paint left over K&B hasnt forgotten Catalyst thinner will still available period time ULTRAPOXY K&B keeping promise providing quality modeling products model enthusiast I$T& tfte Le~4er its FiI4 inc 1946 520045303579/520045303563 i------inam 2100 College Dr Lake Havasu Oily Arizona 86403 E mail k&b@lnkner corn eI Air raft Pads WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF SUPERIOR EPOXY-GLASS COWLS WHEEL PANTS 8 ACCESSORIES CALL NOW 810 677-0213 810 677-0414 orders Send $100 CaiOpen DJ F W S 200 CanadaMonday Friday _____$300 ourside USA 10 am EST November 1997 65 video interview school principal Pat McDougal understand video shown DJS classroom students Channel early morning classes appeared twice during schools lunch periods answer questions show models airplane planned build Friday June 13 set first organized class prospective enrollees given specifics covering programs goals build learn fly have good deal fun doing Kids given contract take home get parents signatures sign return June 16 check cash $21 commitment start finish program money collected used membership AIVIA either Sacramento Valley Soaring Society Woodland/Davis Aeromodelers Club Thirteen kids enrolled could pay $21 requested course accepted anyway planned 20 youngsters believe 13 handful Neil Young Junior member WIDA modelers Club has tremendous help instructionparticularly handicapped student enrolled program June 16 following completion applications above-mentioned memberships appropriate snapshots taken teams two selected work began 8 am until 2pm daily First included instruction use eement knives read plans put place cover pins saws use scales lumber sizes etc kid showed great interest getting startedmost unusual classroom teaching program days work starts discussion goals day instruction relating aeronautical purposes part under construction its function causing aircraft fly Days end brief progress review plans next day workshop cleanup started building rudder elevator followed fuselage now kids working wing seems challenging task beging second week glider building now kids first enrolled still program Several asked could work through weekend Pails being loosely assembled before completion look like completed model Excitement building pride showing Skills learned early now being applied easily future looks brighter eveiy day Colors being selected covering day getting closer closer degree anticipation being shown kid class beautiful have now hang Flying down road bit well thank both clubs expanding everyones horizons Odds Ends Technology Student Association event Washington DC success Some 300 youths constmcted flew hand-launch glider designed competitive Continued page 72 HOBBflHORSE 1769 Thierer RoadMadison WI 53704 HITEC SERVOS BCDIloOoood onn 010 HITEC RADIO SYSTEMS Sale PriceRela fouls Focus 2 AM SiflAIe Stick 27172 MHz$6999$9995 Focus4FM$12899$20995 Focus 6 FM$15799$24995 Flash 4 FM$14699$23995 Flash 5 FM$16799$30495 Challen er 250 AM$5499$6795 Prism 7 FM$21999$38495 Prism 75 PCM$23999$41995 Prism 75 FM SPECTRA$29399$50905 Prism 75 PCM SPECTRA$33499$56995 SPECTRA Ts Modules$9999$16995 Prism 7X FM SPECTRA Trausmiller Charger$19999$34995 Focus 4 Transmitter charger$4999 Focus 6 Transmitter charger$5499 KITEC RECEIVERS Rjheiver7777SitPici~Wetoll ROD Micra 535 wIslal$6699$9995 Supreme Rs w/blal$9299$9995 PCM Rs HiTec$9499$13495 Micra 5-oh 75 MHz$4799$665 2-ch 27 & 75MHZ$2999$3995 2-ch AM Rn 27/72 MHz$2999$4495 59 & 75MHz Crystals$799$1395 Shredder RX$3999$4995 ZENOAH ENGINES G39$25999 545$33499 G-92$37999 coitfl reduce ServoSale PriceRelail HS-99 Super Micm 15 us$3799$5495 HS-99 Sob Micro 31 ox$2399$3995 HS-OOMG Sob Micro$3799$5495 HS-O599 Sopor Mini Single BR 39 so$3299$4995 HS-191 Mini 24 ox$2199$3195 HS-19IMG$3299$4595 HS-295BB Micro 43 oz$2699$4195 HS-295MG53799$5895 HS-225BB So p Mini Micro 59 oz 8$4995 HS-399 Sid Sport 42 oz$1999$1695 HS-422 Pro Servo 43 oz91299$1995 HS425BB Pro Doal 99 43 Os$1899$2895 HS-S2SBB High Speed 47 ez93499$5995 HS 54599 Hi Torque 62 us93499$5995 HS-695B9 UlIra Torque 77 os93699$5995 HS-6IISMG VII Torque 77 0554599$7495 HS-61SMG 99 119 oz$4599$7495 HS-709B9 Diout 133 us$2999$4495 HS7O5MG Giant 169 so$4299$6495 HS-759B Relract 99 0553999$5995 HS725BB Sail Winch 161 05$4799$7395 HSOOSBB 224 Oz$3999$7395 GY-1009B Bull Bearing Gyro$9999$13405 SERVO VALUE DEALS SwitchIturness Four HS399Save $596$4599 Four HS-422Soon $696$5299 Three HS-161$6599 Three HS-80$7199 Three HS-2OSBB & HS-09 on $597 $19499 Three HS-798 & HS-422 $9999 HITEC NiEd BATTERIES Battery PriceRelail Rs 49v 279 mahSave $1699$1995 Rs 48v 699 mahSave $1499$1795 Rs 400 1009 mahSave $2499$2995 96v 699 mah Focus Series e $2999 $6395 Receiver NiEd SUPER SALE Flat Square Hitoc/JR Faloha J Airtronics conoeclors 699 mah$1199 ortourlor$4499 SEVEN CHOONFI Fl AliT P0CC liibtiihiYFbiiiTlS9Servos Switch Harness Supreme 7 ch Receiver yoor channel choice Doe 690 mah Rn Battery Availablo nectors tsr $19999 tsar HS-422 servos add $706 tour HS-425 servos add $3500 toor HS$95 servos add $19500 rnglnoSolo rriun nolali FA-SO Geldos Koighl ABC$19995$33495 FA-56 Gelden Knighl ABC$29999$34995 FA65 Geldon KoighI ABC$21995$36999 . PA-gO Gelden Knighl ABC523985$41495 FA-giS Golden Knight MC$24995$47495 FA-1205 Geldon Knight MC$37499$57995 PA-iSO Gelden Knighl MC538495$63495 FA-SO RC ABC51 9495$39995 PA-56 9/C ACC$19995$31999WIRING ACCESSORIES IJ 5er ACoosoclorvt PA65 RC ABC519495ItemSale PriceRetail PA-80 RC ABC$21495$37995 Estension$499$595 PA-giS RC ACC52249512 Eslension9499$595 PA-1205 RC ACC$3399524 Esleosion5599$695 FA-iSO RC ACC$3549536 Estension$099$795 Delivered Pricost6 Boesl/Ouller Esleoslon5999$1395 G-SharhMK It$2949912 Boesl/Bofter Estensiun9999$1395 NEW Laser 299$3249924 Boesl/Belter Extension91999$1495 CAP 231$3999936 Boostlooffer Estonsien91199$1595 90 Laser$24999B Y Cennector5799$995 60 0-Shark$1799924"Y Cennector9099$1995 ZIOGS ORIGINALS6 BoostIgull Y tonneclor5999$1595 784-CdTht77:CallSwitch Harness9799$1995 59 3]~f Servo Wire91199$1495 Trainer cord Potoha Compat91199$1495 SPECIAL 10% OFF NON-SALE ITEMS TO AMA MEMBERS OCTOBER FREEBIE 6 Goldberg Glevises order over $75 oz Epoxy Spray Paint order over $200 ORDER TOLL FREE 1-800-604-6229 Info 608 241-3491 Fax 608 241-1313 E-Mail Address hohbyhorse@hobbyhoeuecom Visit Web Sine An wwwhobbyliorsecom Visa/MasterCard Welcome VISAPricen Good Through October 311997 L November 1997 67 Un Antiques Military tiviian rIelicoplers aiipIanesG hove lb worlds largest aircraft documentalion collection 7000 different full color photo studies 1903-1997 e1 99835000 3-view line drawings Overseas $15 00 Bob Bankas Scale Model Research 114 Ynkon Avenue o Mesa CA 92626 17141 979-8058 http //www imt net/ims/icaie html Sky Harbor RO Presents Mike Del Pontes Reviulion V-Tail Q-500 Fits 40 size motors Handcrafted custom ARC Lightweight pre-beilt fuse piece sheeted wing epoxy carbon fiber reinforcing Predictable racing plane yet stable docile sport plane Building setup details inclt 13500 ping lai1 doflMany mitations Only ~1XOtSd 3tdOne st2flReviutionl p draSsey fTortl sets laSt tU1~ tAO Ist 4 etat0 taWes jna 4Xcn eV Cat- uanwPi VC Free Color 8rochure Easy Built Kit 2-pages Rolled Plans Decals Available le ARC KItE Scale Outline 40 & 60 size Balsa & Plywood Construction ize designed Neison & Jett 60 size designed YS 01 YS 140 Foam Wing Cores r Canopy plus ABS cowl Scoop Bahaust Easy Build Kit ARC Kit Racing/Sped Plane Scale Warbird Racing Association Champion John Eatons 25cc 15 CI Engine 100% bali & roller hearings r 1 Electronic magneto Prop hub & mount included Hand start wr 4 lbs Current Price $15000 S&H$1300 Anailasle Now Prop hub & mount also sold separately CuStuIn WINI RIIli3 kNEE might Conyrat ipotad mn requsti GIANT SCALE TR 200 CLOSE OUT cam mit mcui KIT $17900 Si H $25 $45000 & H 820 Mid-wing aerobatic design 2104 Cl ABS cowl hatch Goner & wheel pants ARF conered Ultracole Kit weignt 15-18 lbs 80 wingspan ARF weight t6-19 lbs 92 wingspan * * ATTENDON SUPER USER OWllERSl * * Roally Available machined oar stock rod lull roller bearngs br Super Tiger engines Super heavy daly will mprone pertormance glow must br gas conversion 2500&3000-S4000$4OOS&H NewComerslUnderwood Continued page 67 scenano under tutelage Tom Sanders Midwest Products Education Director sterling help dozen local Free Flighters belonging Maxecuters Education Committee member Charlie Bauer also lent ahand Charlie also helped man booth during exhibition portion Fortunately number teachers talking us tapered off afiemoon building session started As talked about 300 teachers ran ourselves out materials wece pleased bear several individuals talked Louisville 1996 now working programs similar found web page YES programs Indoor Nats Johnson City Tennessee pleased meet Jim Lavender Wayne Anderson Smyma TN Chuath Christ Jim minister chureb sponsors group young people building types models Ten youth along Jim Wayne journeyed Nats learn some cases fly unofficial events flown conjunction Nacs greatest moments us certainly chureb group Michelle Boyd won Coconut Scale event Unfortunately youngsters did participate official event due cost factors time read proposal being put forth July Executive Council Education Report may help alleviate problem later h July issue treated photo younger less horizontally enhanced still vertically challenged Bob Underwood stated couldnt remember what Control Line model was holding 50 years ago Bert Scriegler Rochelle Texas knew fact sent plans page 64 Air Trails Science Frontiers Mareh 1947 its called Flounder Louis GaramiAn excellent trainer can built few hoursand before cyanoactylate CyA glue Berts note tells about recent experience Heres Control Liner couldnt remember built Old Warden Vintage Contest England about seven years ago Powered Mills 13 diesel flew Mills speed event Turns out entrant actually flew Mills speed turned whopping 47mph winner flew Midge Frog ISOR turned 103 mph gave Johnny Hall cup sportsmanship think embarrassed Yank flew real Mills entered Now would ever choose model called Hounder Next months Model Aviation will contain nifty extended report Dr Gordon Schimmel Education Committee Chainnan EAA/AMA Aeromodeling activity Oshkosh just few days away write Cant walt ruuuung EDR- 106 YPro Servo 9everser Pfug yeu sewe late Pe Setve Reversep PiO Sent Revese I Yea dead o No messy adjustments Microprocessor accurate neutral U No Jitter O No Drifi Neutral Shifts temperature changes U Fuelproof Vibration proof Encapsulated space-age epoxy

Author: B. Underwood


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/11
Page Numbers: 62, 65, 67, 72

Bob Underwood fkJ @u NEVER FLY model until its finished seems like logical statement everyone has different view what finished meansincluding recently took just-completed Thingamabob local club field its maiden voyage checked necessary things like center gravity CG way rudder nose wheel wagged gave right left whether elevator transmitter agreed what up down throttle going throttle engine moved stick toward bottom box hinges subjected tug screws servo anns checked Right down line everything looked fine So-o-o threw van remembering fuel other essential stuff tnmdled off field several fellows since AMA business keeps away quite bit really knew methank heaven club card impound board model fueled up Time fly right Well right model broke ground started right went left rudder mm remember non-aileron model Still going right trim Still going rightno left left Land became Hmm time mechanically cranked several turns left moving clevis still correct Landed Began checking Everything lined up tail wing etc Sight down right wing panelstraight board Sight down left panelit looked like prop about four pitch embarrassing have excuse No because should have seen finished covering wing seldom use plastic covering Scale models have much rigid structure failed notice shrank covering induced beautiful warp panel easy fix got home twisting panel running heat gun over Back field next day flew great no rudder trim required Unfortunately club member present made discovery wasnt field No matter long youve building thorough think youve checking things out its always important again Better yet hand model off someone else let check out before put air Its like proofreading something youve written chances wont find errorsthe other person will cardinal rule Neverthats N-E-V-E-Rrush model air days right windy etc models right dont have right helper instructor wait Years ago newcomer asked help him fly new model ailerons hooked up backward days before reversing switches transmitter suggested maybe could just remember flew suggestion take model home redo linkage Unfortunately found another flier felt could remember right really produced left vice versa flew modelfor anyway takeoff least landing newcomer learned what phrase rekitted really means YES Youth Education Stipend Grant Reports following letter pictures Jerry Worden Sentral Illinois club group works sheltered youngsters home some could photographed complete names could used 62 Model Aviation entration Bob King Sentral Illinois club helps Randy work covering Thingamabob wingtip Ron Stephanie Roth help CJ Ryan AMA Cubs YES Youth Education Stipend grant helped program Denny Wallen Ron Roth Sentral Illinois help CJ during Thingamabob flight trimming Thanks effort securing YES grant club suggested $500 modest amount money included hope program will flourish Hourish has money has already netted fortune happiness joy kids babyfold another fortune satisfaction comes bringing wonder excitement child members Weve built Delta Darts three Thingamabobs have proven airworthy up task training kids building flying kids now official AMA members members club have out two sessions flying field boys almost capable keeping Thingamabob air assistance During flying sessions furnished hot dog lunch children staff plan continue sessions throughout summer addition plan explore area model rocketry small Control Line children Give thanks Academy helped securing grant second letter comes form Herschel Sandy Collins Woodland/Davis Acromodelers California WIDAs Young Hyers building program conceived put action WIDA members Sandy Collins Keith Young during month January 1997 asked W/DA Board Directors permission use W/DAs club name proposal Having went Woodlands Douglass Jr High School principal Pat McDougal permission use agriculture teaching classroom assistance recniiting seventh- eighth-grade students purpose providing summer fun-type gllder building flight training program kids Mr McDougal dellghted offered 100% cooperation prepared rough draft grant proposal money available AIVIAs YES program basic ideas W/DA member Keith Young took lead writing up preparing proposal grant money diseussed proposal times editing needed after getting signatures WIDA president Jack Macafee school principal letter support recommendation submitted proposal AIVIA $1000 finance activity meantime contacted number suppliers model aviation goodies looking best prices suppller House Balsa came through reduced price model needed indebted Don Dombrowski support AMA YES program awarded us $750 began setting supplies eamest finally purchasing enough supplies models allow 20 students euroll program Well have borrow radios since simply isnt enough money buy Keith Young son Neil gave demonstration noon Douglass Jr High School football field nearly 50 students present see Neil father launch fly model sailplancs participated ImM 9MW bd Waiting new K&B paint line Its worth wait K&B Super Poxy best paint industry knew going challenge repeat success SuperPoxy ULTRAPOXY has done will see what mean try ULTRAPOXY exceeds expectations anticipated new paint line ULTRAPOXY has same strong durable fuel proof finish SuperPoxy best has clear coat already finish has deep high gloss unmatched other paint Better yet two part epoxy paint requires no thinner coverage exceptional spray light dust coat followed final flow coat youre done finish looks like youve spent hours wet sanding painting youre sure get comments wondering got such fantastic finish ULTRAPOXY comes standard base colors match colors popular heat shrink covering So now its easy match painted parts rest filmcovered parts model Additionally satin catalyst available wishing silkier finish ULTRAPOXY available local hobby dealer still have some SuperPoxy paint left over K&B hasnt forgotten Catalyst thinner will still available period time ULTRAPOXY K&B keeping promise providing quality modeling products model enthusiast I$T& tfte Le~4er its FiI4 inc 1946 520045303579/520045303563 i------inam 2100 College Dr Lake Havasu Oily Arizona 86403 E mail k&b@lnkner corn eI Air raft Pads WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF SUPERIOR EPOXY-GLASS COWLS WHEEL PANTS 8 ACCESSORIES CALL NOW 810 677-0213 810 677-0414 orders Send $100 CaiOpen DJ F W S 200 CanadaMonday Friday _____$300 ourside USA 10 am EST November 1997 65 video interview school principal Pat McDougal understand video shown DJS classroom students Channel early morning classes appeared twice during schools lunch periods answer questions show models airplane planned build Friday June 13 set first organized class prospective enrollees given specifics covering programs goals build learn fly have good deal fun doing Kids given contract take home get parents signatures sign return June 16 check cash $21 commitment start finish program money collected used membership AIVIA either Sacramento Valley Soaring Society Woodland/Davis Aeromodelers Club Thirteen kids enrolled could pay $21 requested course accepted anyway planned 20 youngsters believe 13 handful Neil Young Junior member WIDA modelers Club has tremendous help instructionparticularly handicapped student enrolled program June 16 following completion applications above-mentioned memberships appropriate snapshots taken teams two selected work began 8 am until 2pm daily First included instruction use eement knives read plans put place cover pins saws use scales lumber sizes etc kid showed great interest getting startedmost unusual classroom teaching program days work starts discussion goals day instruction relating aeronautical purposes part under construction its function causing aircraft fly Days end brief progress review plans next day workshop cleanup started building rudder elevator followed fuselage now kids working wing seems challenging task beging second week glider building now kids first enrolled still program Several asked could work through weekend Pails being loosely assembled before completion look like completed model Excitement building pride showing Skills learned early now being applied easily future looks brighter eveiy day Colors being selected covering day getting closer closer degree anticipation being shown kid class beautiful have now hang Flying down road bit well thank both clubs expanding everyones horizons Odds Ends Technology Student Association event Washington DC success Some 300 youths constmcted flew hand-launch glider designed competitive Continued page 72 HOBBflHORSE 1769 Thierer RoadMadison WI 53704 HITEC SERVOS BCDIloOoood onn 010 HITEC RADIO SYSTEMS Sale PriceRela fouls Focus 2 AM SiflAIe Stick 27172 MHz$6999$9995 Focus4FM$12899$20995 Focus 6 FM$15799$24995 Flash 4 FM$14699$23995 Flash 5 FM$16799$30495 Challen er 250 AM$5499$6795 Prism 7 FM$21999$38495 Prism 75 PCM$23999$41995 Prism 75 FM SPECTRA$29399$50905 Prism 75 PCM SPECTRA$33499$56995 SPECTRA Ts Modules$9999$16995 Prism 7X FM SPECTRA Trausmiller Charger$19999$34995 Focus 4 Transmitter charger$4999 Focus 6 Transmitter charger$5499 KITEC RECEIVERS Rjheiver7777SitPici~Wetoll ROD Micra 535 wIslal$6699$9995 Supreme Rs w/blal$9299$9995 PCM Rs HiTec$9499$13495 Micra 5-oh 75 MHz$4799$665 2-ch 27 & 75MHZ$2999$3995 2-ch AM Rn 27/72 MHz$2999$4495 59 & 75MHz Crystals$799$1395 Shredder RX$3999$4995 ZENOAH ENGINES G39$25999 545$33499 G-92$37999 coitfl reduce ServoSale PriceRelail HS-99 Super Micm 15 us$3799$5495 HS-99 Sob Micro 31 ox$2399$3995 HS-OOMG Sob Micro$3799$5495 HS-O599 Sopor Mini Single BR 39 so$3299$4995 HS-191 Mini 24 ox$2199$3195 HS-19IMG$3299$4595 HS-295BB Micro 43 oz$2699$4195 HS-295MG53799$5895 HS-225BB So p Mini Micro 59 oz 8$4995 HS-399 Sid Sport 42 oz$1999$1695 HS-422 Pro Servo 43 oz91299$1995 HS425BB Pro Doal 99 43 Os$1899$2895 HS-S2SBB High Speed 47 ez93499$5995 HS 54599 Hi Torque 62 us93499$5995 HS-695B9 UlIra Torque 77 os93699$5995 HS-6IISMG VII Torque 77 0554599$7495 HS-61SMG 99 119 oz$4599$7495 HS-709B9 Diout 133 us$2999$4495 HS7O5MG Giant 169 so$4299$6495 HS-759B Relract 99 0553999$5995 HS725BB Sail Winch 161 05$4799$7395 HSOOSBB 224 Oz$3999$7395 GY-1009B Bull Bearing Gyro$9999$13405 SERVO VALUE DEALS SwitchIturness Four HS399Save $596$4599 Four HS-422Soon $696$5299 Three HS-161$6599 Three HS-80$7199 Three HS-2OSBB & HS-09 on $597 $19499 Three HS-798 & HS-422 $9999 HITEC NiEd BATTERIES Battery PriceRelail Rs 49v 279 mahSave $1699$1995 Rs 48v 699 mahSave $1499$1795 Rs 400 1009 mahSave $2499$2995 96v 699 mah Focus Series e $2999 $6395 Receiver NiEd SUPER SALE Flat Square Hitoc/JR Faloha J Airtronics conoeclors 699 mah$1199 ortourlor$4499 SEVEN CHOONFI Fl AliT P0CC liibtiihiYFbiiiTlS9Servos Switch Harness Supreme 7 ch Receiver yoor channel choice Doe 690 mah Rn Battery Availablo nectors tsr $19999 tsar HS-422 servos add $706 tour HS-425 servos add $3500 toor HS$95 servos add $19500 rnglnoSolo rriun nolali FA-SO Geldos Koighl ABC$19995$33495 FA-56 Gelden Knighl ABC$29999$34995 FA65 Geldon KoighI ABC$21995$36999 . PA-gO Gelden Knighl ABC523985$41495 FA-giS Golden Knight MC$24995$47495 FA-1205 Geldon Knight MC$37499$57995 PA-iSO Gelden Knighl MC538495$63495 FA-SO RC ABC51 9495$39995 PA-56 9/C ACC$19995$31999WIRING ACCESSORIES IJ 5er ACoosoclorvt PA65 RC ABC519495ItemSale PriceRetail PA-80 RC ABC$21495$37995 Estension$499$595 PA-giS RC ACC52249512 Eslension9499$595 PA-1205 RC ACC$3399524 Esleosion5599$695 FA-iSO RC ACC$3549536 Estension$099$795 Delivered Pricost6 Boesl/Ouller Esleoslon5999$1395 G-SharhMK It$2949912 Boesl/Bofter Estensiun9999$1395 NEW Laser 299$3249924 Boesl/Belter Extension91999$1495 CAP 231$3999936 Boostlooffer Estonsien91199$1595 90 Laser$24999B Y Cennector5799$995 60 0-Shark$1799924"Y Cennector9099$1995 ZIOGS ORIGINALS6 BoostIgull Y tonneclor5999$1595 784-CdTht77:CallSwitch Harness9799$1995 59 3]~f Servo Wire91199$1495 Trainer cord Potoha Compat91199$1495 SPECIAL 10% OFF NON-SALE ITEMS TO AMA MEMBERS OCTOBER FREEBIE 6 Goldberg Glevises order over $75 oz Epoxy Spray Paint order over $200 ORDER TOLL FREE 1-800-604-6229 Info 608 241-3491 Fax 608 241-1313 E-Mail Address hohbyhorse@hobbyhoeuecom Visit Web Sine An wwwhobbyliorsecom Visa/MasterCard Welcome VISAPricen Good Through October 311997 L November 1997 67 Un Antiques Military tiviian rIelicoplers aiipIanesG hove lb worlds largest aircraft documentalion collection 7000 different full color photo studies 1903-1997 e1 99835000 3-view line drawings Overseas $15 00 Bob Bankas Scale Model Research 114 Ynkon Avenue o Mesa CA 92626 17141 979-8058 http //www imt net/ims/icaie html Sky Harbor RO Presents Mike Del Pontes Reviulion V-Tail Q-500 Fits 40 size motors Handcrafted custom ARC Lightweight pre-beilt fuse piece sheeted wing epoxy carbon fiber reinforcing Predictable racing plane yet stable docile sport plane Building setup details inclt 13500 ping lai1 doflMany mitations Only ~1XOtSd 3tdOne st2flReviutionl p draSsey fTortl sets laSt tU1~ tAO Ist 4 etat0 taWes jna 4Xcn eV Cat- uanwPi VC Free Color 8rochure Easy Built Kit 2-pages Rolled Plans Decals Available le ARC KItE Scale Outline 40 & 60 size Balsa & Plywood Construction ize designed Neison & Jett 60 size designed YS 01 YS 140 Foam Wing Cores r Canopy plus ABS cowl Scoop Bahaust Easy Build Kit ARC Kit Racing/Sped Plane Scale Warbird Racing Association Champion John Eatons 25cc 15 CI Engine 100% bali & roller hearings r 1 Electronic magneto Prop hub & mount included Hand start wr 4 lbs Current Price $15000 S&H$1300 Anailasle Now Prop hub & mount also sold separately CuStuIn WINI RIIli3 kNEE might Conyrat ipotad mn requsti GIANT SCALE TR 200 CLOSE OUT cam mit mcui KIT $17900 Si H $25 $45000 & H 820 Mid-wing aerobatic design 2104 Cl ABS cowl hatch Goner & wheel pants ARF conered Ultracole Kit weignt 15-18 lbs 80 wingspan ARF weight t6-19 lbs 92 wingspan * * ATTENDON SUPER USER OWllERSl * * Roally Available machined oar stock rod lull roller bearngs br Super Tiger engines Super heavy daly will mprone pertormance glow must br gas conversion 2500&3000-S4000$4OOS&H NewComerslUnderwood Continued page 67 scenano under tutelage Tom Sanders Midwest Products Education Director sterling help dozen local Free Flighters belonging Maxecuters Education Committee member Charlie Bauer also lent ahand Charlie also helped man booth during exhibition portion Fortunately number teachers talking us tapered off afiemoon building session started As talked about 300 teachers ran ourselves out materials wece pleased bear several individuals talked Louisville 1996 now working programs similar found web page YES programs Indoor Nats Johnson City Tennessee pleased meet Jim Lavender Wayne Anderson Smyma TN Chuath Christ Jim minister chureb sponsors group young people building types models Ten youth along Jim Wayne journeyed Nats learn some cases fly unofficial events flown conjunction Nacs greatest moments us certainly chureb group Michelle Boyd won Coconut Scale event Unfortunately youngsters did participate official event due cost factors time read proposal being put forth July Executive Council Education Report may help alleviate problem later h July issue treated photo younger less horizontally enhanced still vertically challenged Bob Underwood stated couldnt remember what Control Line model was holding 50 years ago Bert Scriegler Rochelle Texas knew fact sent plans page 64 Air Trails Science Frontiers Mareh 1947 its called Flounder Louis GaramiAn excellent trainer can built few hoursand before cyanoactylate CyA glue Berts note tells about recent experience Heres Control Liner couldnt remember built Old Warden Vintage Contest England about seven years ago Powered Mills 13 diesel flew Mills speed event Turns out entrant actually flew Mills speed turned whopping 47mph winner flew Midge Frog ISOR turned 103 mph gave Johnny Hall cup sportsmanship think embarrassed Yank flew real Mills entered Now would ever choose model called Hounder Next months Model Aviation will contain nifty extended report Dr Gordon Schimmel Education Committee Chainnan EAA/AMA Aeromodeling activity Oshkosh just few days away write Cant walt ruuuung EDR- 106 YPro Servo 9everser Pfug yeu sewe late Pe Setve Reversep PiO Sent Revese I Yea dead o No messy adjustments Microprocessor accurate neutral U No Jitter O No Drifi Neutral Shifts temperature changes U Fuelproof Vibration proof Encapsulated space-age epoxy

Author: B. Underwood


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/11
Page Numbers: 62, 65, 67, 72

Bob Underwood fkJ @u NEVER FLY model until its finished seems like logical statement everyone has different view what finished meansincluding recently took just-completed Thingamabob local club field its maiden voyage checked necessary things like center gravity CG way rudder nose wheel wagged gave right left whether elevator transmitter agreed what up down throttle going throttle engine moved stick toward bottom box hinges subjected tug screws servo anns checked Right down line everything looked fine So-o-o threw van remembering fuel other essential stuff tnmdled off field several fellows since AMA business keeps away quite bit really knew methank heaven club card impound board model fueled up Time fly right Well right model broke ground started right went left rudder mm remember non-aileron model Still going right trim Still going rightno left left Land became Hmm time mechanically cranked several turns left moving clevis still correct Landed Began checking Everything lined up tail wing etc Sight down right wing panelstraight board Sight down left panelit looked like prop about four pitch embarrassing have excuse No because should have seen finished covering wing seldom use plastic covering Scale models have much rigid structure failed notice shrank covering induced beautiful warp panel easy fix got home twisting panel running heat gun over Back field next day flew great no rudder trim required Unfortunately club member present made discovery wasnt field No matter long youve building thorough think youve checking things out its always important again Better yet hand model off someone else let check out before put air Its like proofreading something youve written chances wont find errorsthe other person will cardinal rule Neverthats N-E-V-E-Rrush model air days right windy etc models right dont have right helper instructor wait Years ago newcomer asked help him fly new model ailerons hooked up backward days before reversing switches transmitter suggested maybe could just remember flew suggestion take model home redo linkage Unfortunately found another flier felt could remember right really produced left vice versa flew modelfor anyway takeoff least landing newcomer learned what phrase rekitted really means YES Youth Education Stipend Grant Reports following letter pictures Jerry Worden Sentral Illinois club group works sheltered youngsters home some could photographed complete names could used 62 Model Aviation entration Bob King Sentral Illinois club helps Randy work covering Thingamabob wingtip Ron Stephanie Roth help CJ Ryan AMA Cubs YES Youth Education Stipend grant helped program Denny Wallen Ron Roth Sentral Illinois help CJ during Thingamabob flight trimming Thanks effort securing YES grant club suggested $500 modest amount money included hope program will flourish Hourish has money has already netted fortune happiness joy kids babyfold another fortune satisfaction comes bringing wonder excitement child members Weve built Delta Darts three Thingamabobs have proven airworthy up task training kids building flying kids now official AMA members members club have out two sessions flying field boys almost capable keeping Thingamabob air assistance During flying sessions furnished hot dog lunch children staff plan continue sessions throughout summer addition plan explore area model rocketry small Control Line children Give thanks Academy helped securing grant second letter comes form Herschel Sandy Collins Woodland/Davis Acromodelers California WIDAs Young Hyers building program conceived put action WIDA members Sandy Collins Keith Young during month January 1997 asked W/DA Board Directors permission use W/DAs club name proposal Having went Woodlands Douglass Jr High School principal Pat McDougal permission use agriculture teaching classroom assistance recniiting seventh- eighth-grade students purpose providing summer fun-type gllder building flight training program kids Mr McDougal dellghted offered 100% cooperation prepared rough draft grant proposal money available AIVIAs YES program basic ideas W/DA member Keith Young took lead writing up preparing proposal grant money diseussed proposal times editing needed after getting signatures WIDA president Jack Macafee school principal letter support recommendation submitted proposal AIVIA $1000 finance activity meantime contacted number suppliers model aviation goodies looking best prices suppller House Balsa came through reduced price model needed indebted Don Dombrowski support AMA YES program awarded us $750 began setting supplies eamest finally purchasing enough supplies models allow 20 students euroll program Well have borrow radios since simply isnt enough money buy Keith Young son Neil gave demonstration noon Douglass Jr High School football field nearly 50 students present see Neil father launch fly model sailplancs participated ImM 9MW bd Waiting new K&B paint line Its worth wait K&B Super Poxy best paint industry knew going challenge repeat success SuperPoxy ULTRAPOXY has done will see what mean try ULTRAPOXY exceeds expectations anticipated new paint line ULTRAPOXY has same strong durable fuel proof finish SuperPoxy best has clear coat already finish has deep high gloss unmatched other paint Better yet two part epoxy paint requires no thinner coverage exceptional spray light dust coat followed final flow coat youre done finish looks like youve spent hours wet sanding painting youre sure get comments wondering got such fantastic finish ULTRAPOXY comes standard base colors match colors popular heat shrink covering So now its easy match painted parts rest filmcovered parts model Additionally satin catalyst available wishing silkier finish ULTRAPOXY available local hobby dealer still have some SuperPoxy paint left over K&B hasnt forgotten Catalyst thinner will still available period time ULTRAPOXY K&B keeping promise providing quality modeling products model enthusiast I$T& tfte Le~4er its FiI4 inc 1946 520045303579/520045303563 i------inam 2100 College Dr Lake Havasu Oily Arizona 86403 E mail k&b@lnkner corn eI Air raft Pads WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF SUPERIOR EPOXY-GLASS COWLS WHEEL PANTS 8 ACCESSORIES CALL NOW 810 677-0213 810 677-0414 orders Send $100 CaiOpen DJ F W S 200 CanadaMonday Friday _____$300 ourside USA 10 am EST November 1997 65 video interview school principal Pat McDougal understand video shown DJS classroom students Channel early morning classes appeared twice during schools lunch periods answer questions show models airplane planned build Friday June 13 set first organized class prospective enrollees given specifics covering programs goals build learn fly have good deal fun doing Kids given contract take home get parents signatures sign return June 16 check cash $21 commitment start finish program money collected used membership AIVIA either Sacramento Valley Soaring Society Woodland/Davis Aeromodelers Club Thirteen kids enrolled could pay $21 requested course accepted anyway planned 20 youngsters believe 13 handful Neil Young Junior member WIDA modelers Club has tremendous help instructionparticularly handicapped student enrolled program June 16 following completion applications above-mentioned memberships appropriate snapshots taken teams two selected work began 8 am until 2pm daily First included instruction use eement knives read plans put place cover pins saws use scales lumber sizes etc kid showed great interest getting startedmost unusual classroom teaching program days work starts discussion goals day instruction relating aeronautical purposes part under construction its function causing aircraft fly Days end brief progress review plans next day workshop cleanup started building rudder elevator followed fuselage now kids working wing seems challenging task beging second week glider building now kids first enrolled still program Several asked could work through weekend Pails being loosely assembled before completion look like completed model Excitement building pride showing Skills learned early now being applied easily future looks brighter eveiy day Colors being selected covering day getting closer closer degree anticipation being shown kid class beautiful have now hang Flying down road bit well thank both clubs expanding everyones horizons Odds Ends Technology Student Association event Washington DC success Some 300 youths constmcted flew hand-launch glider designed competitive Continued page 72 HOBBflHORSE 1769 Thierer RoadMadison WI 53704 HITEC SERVOS BCDIloOoood onn 010 HITEC RADIO SYSTEMS Sale PriceRela fouls Focus 2 AM SiflAIe Stick 27172 MHz$6999$9995 Focus4FM$12899$20995 Focus 6 FM$15799$24995 Flash 4 FM$14699$23995 Flash 5 FM$16799$30495 Challen er 250 AM$5499$6795 Prism 7 FM$21999$38495 Prism 75 PCM$23999$41995 Prism 75 FM SPECTRA$29399$50905 Prism 75 PCM SPECTRA$33499$56995 SPECTRA Ts Modules$9999$16995 Prism 7X FM SPECTRA Trausmiller Charger$19999$34995 Focus 4 Transmitter charger$4999 Focus 6 Transmitter charger$5499 KITEC RECEIVERS Rjheiver7777SitPici~Wetoll ROD Micra 535 wIslal$6699$9995 Supreme Rs w/blal$9299$9995 PCM Rs HiTec$9499$13495 Micra 5-oh 75 MHz$4799$665 2-ch 27 & 75MHZ$2999$3995 2-ch AM Rn 27/72 MHz$2999$4495 59 & 75MHz Crystals$799$1395 Shredder RX$3999$4995 ZENOAH ENGINES G39$25999 545$33499 G-92$37999 coitfl reduce ServoSale PriceRelail HS-99 Super Micm 15 us$3799$5495 HS-99 Sob Micro 31 ox$2399$3995 HS-OOMG Sob Micro$3799$5495 HS-O599 Sopor Mini Single BR 39 so$3299$4995 HS-191 Mini 24 ox$2199$3195 HS-19IMG$3299$4595 HS-295BB Micro 43 oz$2699$4195 HS-295MG53799$5895 HS-225BB So p Mini Micro 59 oz 8$4995 HS-399 Sid Sport 42 oz$1999$1695 HS-422 Pro Servo 43 oz91299$1995 HS425BB Pro Doal 99 43 Os$1899$2895 HS-S2SBB High Speed 47 ez93499$5995 HS 54599 Hi Torque 62 us93499$5995 HS-695B9 UlIra Torque 77 os93699$5995 HS-6IISMG VII Torque 77 0554599$7495 HS-61SMG 99 119 oz$4599$7495 HS-709B9 Diout 133 us$2999$4495 HS7O5MG Giant 169 so$4299$6495 HS-759B Relract 99 0553999$5995 HS725BB Sail Winch 161 05$4799$7395 HSOOSBB 224 Oz$3999$7395 GY-1009B Bull Bearing Gyro$9999$13405 SERVO VALUE DEALS SwitchIturness Four HS399Save $596$4599 Four HS-422Soon $696$5299 Three HS-161$6599 Three HS-80$7199 Three HS-2OSBB & HS-09 on $597 $19499 Three HS-798 & HS-422 $9999 HITEC NiEd BATTERIES Battery PriceRelail Rs 49v 279 mahSave $1699$1995 Rs 48v 699 mahSave $1499$1795 Rs 400 1009 mahSave $2499$2995 96v 699 mah Focus Series e $2999 $6395 Receiver NiEd SUPER SALE Flat Square Hitoc/JR Faloha J Airtronics conoeclors 699 mah$1199 ortourlor$4499 SEVEN CHOONFI Fl AliT P0CC liibtiihiYFbiiiTlS9Servos Switch Harness Supreme 7 ch Receiver yoor channel choice Doe 690 mah Rn Battery Availablo nectors tsr $19999 tsar HS-422 servos add $706 tour HS-425 servos add $3500 toor HS$95 servos add $19500 rnglnoSolo rriun nolali FA-SO Geldos Koighl ABC$19995$33495 FA-56 Gelden Knighl ABC$29999$34995 FA65 Geldon KoighI ABC$21995$36999 . PA-gO Gelden Knighl ABC523985$41495 FA-giS Golden Knight MC$24995$47495 FA-1205 Geldon Knight MC$37499$57995 PA-iSO Gelden Knighl MC538495$63495 FA-SO RC ABC51 9495$39995 PA-56 9/C ACC$19995$31999WIRING ACCESSORIES IJ 5er ACoosoclorvt PA65 RC ABC519495ItemSale PriceRetail PA-80 RC ABC$21495$37995 Estension$499$595 PA-giS RC ACC52249512 Eslension9499$595 PA-1205 RC ACC$3399524 Esleosion5599$695 FA-iSO RC ACC$3549536 Estension$099$795 Delivered Pricost6 Boesl/Ouller Esleoslon5999$1395 G-SharhMK It$2949912 Boesl/Bofter Estensiun9999$1395 NEW Laser 299$3249924 Boesl/Belter Extension91999$1495 CAP 231$3999936 Boostlooffer Estonsien91199$1595 90 Laser$24999B Y Cennector5799$995 60 0-Shark$1799924"Y Cennector9099$1995 ZIOGS ORIGINALS6 BoostIgull Y tonneclor5999$1595 784-CdTht77:CallSwitch Harness9799$1995 59 3]~f Servo Wire91199$1495 Trainer cord Potoha Compat91199$1495 SPECIAL 10% OFF NON-SALE ITEMS TO AMA MEMBERS OCTOBER FREEBIE 6 Goldberg Glevises order over $75 oz Epoxy Spray Paint order over $200 ORDER TOLL FREE 1-800-604-6229 Info 608 241-3491 Fax 608 241-1313 E-Mail Address hohbyhorse@hobbyhoeuecom Visit Web Sine An wwwhobbyliorsecom Visa/MasterCard Welcome VISAPricen Good Through October 311997 L November 1997 67 Un Antiques Military tiviian rIelicoplers aiipIanesG hove lb worlds largest aircraft documentalion collection 7000 different full color photo studies 1903-1997 e1 99835000 3-view line drawings Overseas $15 00 Bob Bankas Scale Model Research 114 Ynkon Avenue o Mesa CA 92626 17141 979-8058 http //www imt net/ims/icaie html Sky Harbor RO Presents Mike Del Pontes Reviulion V-Tail Q-500 Fits 40 size motors Handcrafted custom ARC Lightweight pre-beilt fuse piece sheeted wing epoxy carbon fiber reinforcing Predictable racing plane yet stable docile sport plane Building setup details inclt 13500 ping lai1 doflMany mitations Only ~1XOtSd 3tdOne st2flReviutionl p draSsey fTortl sets laSt tU1~ tAO Ist 4 etat0 taWes jna 4Xcn eV Cat- uanwPi VC Free Color 8rochure Easy Built Kit 2-pages Rolled Plans Decals Available le ARC KItE Scale Outline 40 & 60 size Balsa & Plywood Construction ize designed Neison & Jett 60 size designed YS 01 YS 140 Foam Wing Cores r Canopy plus ABS cowl Scoop Bahaust Easy Build Kit ARC Kit Racing/Sped Plane Scale Warbird Racing Association Champion John Eatons 25cc 15 CI Engine 100% bali & roller hearings r 1 Electronic magneto Prop hub & mount included Hand start wr 4 lbs Current Price $15000 S&H$1300 Anailasle Now Prop hub & mount also sold separately CuStuIn WINI RIIli3 kNEE might Conyrat ipotad mn requsti GIANT SCALE TR 200 CLOSE OUT cam mit mcui KIT $17900 Si H $25 $45000 & H 820 Mid-wing aerobatic design 2104 Cl ABS cowl hatch Goner & wheel pants ARF conered Ultracole Kit weignt 15-18 lbs 80 wingspan ARF weight t6-19 lbs 92 wingspan * * ATTENDON SUPER USER OWllERSl * * Roally Available machined oar stock rod lull roller bearngs br Super Tiger engines Super heavy daly will mprone pertormance glow must br gas conversion 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