EL D Bookbinder NEW IN THE SIY 4 ch-and-rescue/antisubmarine warfare version BerleY A-40 Albatross made its public debut 1991 Paris Air Show cross between classic flying boat big modern airplane recent twin-turbofan-powered Soviet design has character its own Soviets can divert enough CEOs Learjets may scaled down flying yacht CERTMN categories flying machines hold loyal band supporters long after people have consigned dumpsteror history books Lighter-than-air craftespecially giant dirigiblesmake up such group roadable airplanes another Despite obvious shortcomings poor safety records both repeatedly resurrected people remain convinced once few minor problems gotten out way slightly eccentric designs sure open glorious new era aviation Flying boatsor wheeled version amphibianare another case point Now Im talking about two- fourseat sport amphibs such Lake Renegade nor about neat little home-builts have cropped up Im talking about bigreally big boats glamorous Boeing Sikorsky clippers bygone era rugged Catalina Sunderland patrol bombers World War II submarine-chasing fame majestic watercraft designed carry freight passengers speeds fuel economies comparable todays highly refined land-based commercial planes latest entry quaint nostalgia-filled category Beriev A-40 Albatross Soviet-produced craft first shown publicly 1991 Paris Air Show course should mentioned Soviet aircraft industry has yet produce flying machine operator will able break let alone show slight profit Combining long hull high-placed tail keeping out spray stabilizing wing tip floats classic flying boat drooping leading edges big double-slotted flaps twin turbofan engines modem airplane Soviet hybrid has character its own engines mounted high aft keep intakes dry first A-40 flew 1987 soon joined second version shown Paris search-andrescue/antisubmarine-warfare machine room four six rescue crewmen up 54 survivors maritime disaster Built Soviet military its truly big boat 138 feet length wingspan 36 feet high parked its wheels maximum takeoff weight 190000 pounds Maximum cruising speed said 500 mph maximum range no doubt Continued page 160 60 Model Aviation photo left shuw mu M-*U u lung null miying boat characteristics ot tnis giant nyoria airplane inc twin turootan engines center photo mounted high aft keep intakes dry tail photo right set high keep clear water spray LI [ HELICOPTERS FOR RIO PLANES & ENGINES NOWAVAILABLE ENGINE BEARINGS ONE OF THE LARGEST STOCKS OF MINIATURE BEARINGS FOR ALL R/C AIRPLANES HELICOPTERS & ENGIh WE ARE BEARING SPECIALISTS CALL OR WRITE FOR BEST PRICES OR SEND $300 FOR BEARING GUIDE FOR MODELS &~-- ENGINES PHONE 407 998-O004~ FAX 407 998-0119 NORTH AMERICA TOLL-FREE1-800-332-3256 US 1-800-553-3256 CANADA Nationals Frank Williams followed unusual short coupled ST 60 ship Next some higher placing ships Franks plane elicited comments competitors theyd like try approach summary hard fought trials Warren Tiahrt did solid job CD again Dave Cook kept us line head judge must admit official flights physically demanding may need look reducing fatigue second day trials Support Team youre wool T shirt collector youll love 1992 F2B thats us shirt decision made annual meeting held Nationals use sale uniquely designed shirt executive committee took conservative approach forty made offered team trials everyone saw design supply lasted couple hours best logos Ive seen its worthy cause support team overseas will second offering available through PAMPA $1000 per Contact Tom Morris PAMPA 1019 Creek Trail Anniston AL 36206 Proceeds will 7040 W PALMElTO PARK RD SUITE 2304HA BOCA RATON FL 33433 donated F2B team defray expenses can considerable since transportation funded Albatross/Bookbinder Continued page 60 flown well under top cruising speed reportedly 3400 miles Takeoff distance listed 5900 feetwhether land water isnt clear power installation pair 33000-lb Soloviev D-3OKVP turbofans plus two unspecified booster engines mounted below main engines A-40also called Be-42may just beginning Soviet Ministry Transport considering building A-42 civilian version really fascinating idea Soviets entertaining scale down Albatross sort flying yacht Be-200 Imagine irony former Soviet Union building machine meant appeal kind wealthy sportsman traditionally branded communist ideology source much what wrong world As conceptualized Be-200 would have gross takeoff weight about 80000 lb less half A-40 Its wing equipped winglets inset stabilizing floats would span 107 feet Power would supplied two Lotarev D-436T turbofan engines rated 16500 lb thrust Be-200 could carry up 60 passengers depending layout Alternatively could transport 15000 lb cargo few thousand gallons water fire-retardant chemicals fire-fighting work craft could modified search-and-rescue missions air ambulance operations maritime patrol just about anything else prospective customer might want very idea superplush aerial yacht brings back thoughts 1930s air travel enjoyed select few everyone else stood dreaming sidelines Would enough Donald Trumps Arab sheiks interested such novel way traveling Would willing give up speed convenience Learjets Gulfstreams spacious flying boat could carry full kitchen its staff exotic destinations such Tahiti Rio Atlantic City can wonder what must live like course idea living life Riley Soviet-built flying boat could upset delicate political sensibilities some owners would problem Swiss investment firm said interested project decision go production depends securing fair number advance orders deposits chances Be-200s being built dont seem great Still its neat idea combines new old PGM Trainer/Conover Continued page 62 stabilizer test control effects example right down elevator can prevent power stalls lifting tail leftward Continued page 162 Fiberglass Cowlings WindshieldTip Lenses Plastic Elevator & Rudder Surfaces Rolled Plans Scale Qocumentation Full Instructions Scala Spinner MK 231 OR PFM 3200 1/5th SCALE SEMI-KIT WAYNE SIEWERT AMA NATh1st PLACE WINNER 1988 NATS EXPERT PORSCHE FI7TEO MOONEY RADIO 4-6 CHANNEL ENGINE 90-1082 CYCLE 1204 CYCLE SPAN 88 AREA 99050IN WEIGHT 1215 lbs For more InformatIon send SASE Plans instructions $30 S&H 160 Model Aviation BOCA BEARING CO WAYNE SIEWERT2740 31St Ave MPLS MN 55406 USA612-722-7564
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/01
Page Numbers: 60, 160
EL D Bookbinder NEW IN THE SIY 4 ch-and-rescue/antisubmarine warfare version BerleY A-40 Albatross made its public debut 1991 Paris Air Show cross between classic flying boat big modern airplane recent twin-turbofan-powered Soviet design has character its own Soviets can divert enough CEOs Learjets may scaled down flying yacht CERTMN categories flying machines hold loyal band supporters long after people have consigned dumpsteror history books Lighter-than-air craftespecially giant dirigiblesmake up such group roadable airplanes another Despite obvious shortcomings poor safety records both repeatedly resurrected people remain convinced once few minor problems gotten out way slightly eccentric designs sure open glorious new era aviation Flying boatsor wheeled version amphibianare another case point Now Im talking about two- fourseat sport amphibs such Lake Renegade nor about neat little home-builts have cropped up Im talking about bigreally big boats glamorous Boeing Sikorsky clippers bygone era rugged Catalina Sunderland patrol bombers World War II submarine-chasing fame majestic watercraft designed carry freight passengers speeds fuel economies comparable todays highly refined land-based commercial planes latest entry quaint nostalgia-filled category Beriev A-40 Albatross Soviet-produced craft first shown publicly 1991 Paris Air Show course should mentioned Soviet aircraft industry has yet produce flying machine operator will able break let alone show slight profit Combining long hull high-placed tail keeping out spray stabilizing wing tip floats classic flying boat drooping leading edges big double-slotted flaps twin turbofan engines modem airplane Soviet hybrid has character its own engines mounted high aft keep intakes dry first A-40 flew 1987 soon joined second version shown Paris search-andrescue/antisubmarine-warfare machine room four six rescue crewmen up 54 survivors maritime disaster Built Soviet military its truly big boat 138 feet length wingspan 36 feet high parked its wheels maximum takeoff weight 190000 pounds Maximum cruising speed said 500 mph maximum range no doubt Continued page 160 60 Model Aviation photo left shuw mu M-*U u lung null miying boat characteristics ot tnis giant nyoria airplane inc twin turootan engines center photo mounted high aft keep intakes dry tail photo right set high keep clear water spray LI [ HELICOPTERS FOR RIO PLANES & ENGINES NOWAVAILABLE ENGINE BEARINGS ONE OF THE LARGEST STOCKS OF MINIATURE BEARINGS FOR ALL R/C AIRPLANES HELICOPTERS & ENGIh WE ARE BEARING SPECIALISTS CALL OR WRITE FOR BEST PRICES OR SEND $300 FOR BEARING GUIDE FOR MODELS &~-- ENGINES PHONE 407 998-O004~ FAX 407 998-0119 NORTH AMERICA TOLL-FREE1-800-332-3256 US 1-800-553-3256 CANADA Nationals Frank Williams followed unusual short coupled ST 60 ship Next some higher placing ships Franks plane elicited comments competitors theyd like try approach summary hard fought trials Warren Tiahrt did solid job CD again Dave Cook kept us line head judge must admit official flights physically demanding may need look reducing fatigue second day trials Support Team youre wool T shirt collector youll love 1992 F2B thats us shirt decision made annual meeting held Nationals use sale uniquely designed shirt executive committee took conservative approach forty made offered team trials everyone saw design supply lasted couple hours best logos Ive seen its worthy cause support team overseas will second offering available through PAMPA $1000 per Contact Tom Morris PAMPA 1019 Creek Trail Anniston AL 36206 Proceeds will 7040 W PALMElTO PARK RD SUITE 2304HA BOCA RATON FL 33433 donated F2B team defray expenses can considerable since transportation funded Albatross/Bookbinder Continued page 60 flown well under top cruising speed reportedly 3400 miles Takeoff distance listed 5900 feetwhether land water isnt clear power installation pair 33000-lb Soloviev D-3OKVP turbofans plus two unspecified booster engines mounted below main engines A-40also called Be-42may just beginning Soviet Ministry Transport considering building A-42 civilian version really fascinating idea Soviets entertaining scale down Albatross sort flying yacht Be-200 Imagine irony former Soviet Union building machine meant appeal kind wealthy sportsman traditionally branded communist ideology source much what wrong world As conceptualized Be-200 would have gross takeoff weight about 80000 lb less half A-40 Its wing equipped winglets inset stabilizing floats would span 107 feet Power would supplied two Lotarev D-436T turbofan engines rated 16500 lb thrust Be-200 could carry up 60 passengers depending layout Alternatively could transport 15000 lb cargo few thousand gallons water fire-retardant chemicals fire-fighting work craft could modified search-and-rescue missions air ambulance operations maritime patrol just about anything else prospective customer might want very idea superplush aerial yacht brings back thoughts 1930s air travel enjoyed select few everyone else stood dreaming sidelines Would enough Donald Trumps Arab sheiks interested such novel way traveling Would willing give up speed convenience Learjets Gulfstreams spacious flying boat could carry full kitchen its staff exotic destinations such Tahiti Rio Atlantic City can wonder what must live like course idea living life Riley Soviet-built flying boat could upset delicate political sensibilities some owners would problem Swiss investment firm said interested project decision go production depends securing fair number advance orders deposits chances Be-200s being built dont seem great Still its neat idea combines new old PGM Trainer/Conover Continued page 62 stabilizer test control effects example right down elevator can prevent power stalls lifting tail leftward Continued page 162 Fiberglass Cowlings WindshieldTip Lenses Plastic Elevator & Rudder Surfaces Rolled Plans Scale Qocumentation Full Instructions Scala Spinner MK 231 OR PFM 3200 1/5th SCALE SEMI-KIT WAYNE SIEWERT AMA NATh1st PLACE WINNER 1988 NATS EXPERT PORSCHE FI7TEO MOONEY RADIO 4-6 CHANNEL ENGINE 90-1082 CYCLE 1204 CYCLE SPAN 88 AREA 99050IN WEIGHT 1215 lbs For more InformatIon send SASE Plans instructions $30 S&H 160 Model Aviation BOCA BEARING CO WAYNE SIEWERT2740 31St Ave MPLS MN 55406 USA612-722-7564