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Author: B. Underwood


Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/12
Page Numbers: 167, 168, 169

Bob Underwood 5Yikzvu lasted week opening day Wednesday July 29 closed kinda Tuesday August 4 Im referring 1998 EAA Experimental Aircraft Association Convention Oshkosh WI isnt report show dont know could report Almost 900000 people pass through gates over runway threshold some 15000 airplanes plug spaces Oshkosh Appleton Fond du Lac WI 70000 people camp out get see aircraft ranging Cub Concorde AMA has attended convention 12 years Presently booth occupies double space outside Exhibit Hall Along full-scale aircraft provided AMA member Stu Moment aerobatic pilot Illinois tent stocked literature simulators goodies buy models representative type might found convention flightline Samples trainers ARFs Almost Ready-to-Flys also displayed Unlike usual model trade show people stopping AMA booth AMA members stock greeting enter point say modeler Most respond saying three things am Im just getting started first last responses ones provide strong reason AMA attend convention During week forums topics ranging getting started aeromodeling using aeromodeling educational tool scratch-building held acquaint others modeling year AMA representatives participated Control Line CL flying activity provided 700 first CL flights people ages 2-82 column will provide insight types questions presented booth forums inquiries reflect range interests concerns newcomer community classic questions show up others reveal depth lack understanding concerning aeromodeling classic questions much models cost far away can fly Radio Control RC fast high crash get started youre reading column youre AMA member probably dont have classic questions youve borrowed magazine leafing through pages will answer questionsor least give clue Its second stage interest questions attend booth occupy good deal time show least two people pointed RC ARF engine asked about fuel line ran fitting muffler inside model could see understand line carburetor need vent line muffler led explanation desire keep steady flow fuel engine fact low back pressure provided restrictive outlet muffler did mildly pressurizing tank As fuel burned off lower tank level created did lean out engine change its fuellair mixture byproduct discussion admonition should try keep fuel pickup line slightly below tube fuel enters carburetor way needle valve happens naturally construction trainers unless invert engine two-strokes especially inlet allows fuel siphon through needle valve two people inunediately picked up fact use three lines fuel feed pressure vent vent needs plugged during running achieve pressure feed did share pressure line necessary long dont squeeze last rpm engine its ground full tank two also shown valves exist will allow simplified fueling pressurized systems cutting off flow various parts system during fueling process Using buddy boxes RC training came up number times did simulators available along interesting item built years ago Ace RCa small non-flying kinda P-5 1 December 1998 167 J & C HOBBIES 100 St Penn Hills PA 15235 Order Line 1-800-309-8314 Info Line 412-795-9344 HITEC RADIOS Focus 2 AM wIHS-3006195 FOCUS 2 AM wfHS-808195 FOCUS 4 FM12995 FOCUS 6 FM15995 FLASH S FM17195 PRISM 7X FM21995 PRISM 7X5 FM29695 PRISM 7X5 Tx only19795 RECEIVERS W/XTALS RCD Supreme Rx 535 Micro Rx 555 Micro Rx SERVOS HS-50 HS-60 HS-77 BB HS-80 HS-85 BB HS-101 HS-205 BB HS-225 BB HS-235 AG HS-300 BB HS-425 HS-545 BB HS-605 BB HS-615 MG 1-tS-700 BB HS-705 MG HS-715 IIB HS-725 BB 115-805 BB CIRRUS SERVOS CS-20 CS-2 1 CS-25 CS-26 CS-30 Pro Mini CS-70 BB OUR OWN PRODUCTS J&C Sound Security J&C Fun-Bat * ** * ******* * ****** * * * 5995 6195 6595 3695 2895 2995 2495 2995 2195 2495 2995 4395 1195 1795 3295 3295 4595 2895 4195 4295 4295 4695 2299 2799 2499 2599 1999 1499 1995 2495 J&C HOBBIES Order Line 1-800-309-8314 Info Line 1-412-795-9344 24 hr Fax 412-798-9857 Visa/MastercardlDiscover Shipping & Handling $500 Continental USA Prices Subject Change mounted post permits model swivel allows display basic components such servo receiver battery pack etc has retract gear no self-respecting P-5 1 would go Robart P-5 1 helps demonstrate right/left reversal model headed toward Dave Brown computer simulator always very busy Oshkosh thing does convince newcomer wildly flopping sticks futile trying achieve good accurate control model visitors express passing interest buddy box system available recognize value having pass transmitter back forth instructor interrupting control practice mimic motions master unit buddy box unit activated allows able fly model out its problem having hunt stick positions release buddy box action switch Using buddy box usually leads questions regarding types equipment buy clubs training programs dont suggest specific equipment encourage beginners seek out AMA chartered club area determine first whether club has instruction program second what type equipment generally used members Purchasing equipment compatible what flown field negates buddy box possibility An amateur radio operator Ham question about whether could purchase six-meter equipment 50-53 MHz learn fly buddy box Federal Communications Commission FCC regulations forbid unlicensed individuals use six meters Since transmitter actually sending signal would hands instructor instructor would also have licensed Ham several years since FCC granted permission obtain necessary license learning code number individuals using six meters has grown rapidly clubs now have licensed instructors Now kits ARFs provide information about amount control surface throw needed operate RC model isnt provided err low side enough elevator instance wont allow takeoff too much results over-control possibility stalls Since people came through booth full-scale aircraft pilots very much aware stalls element frequently covered instruction amount movement required nose gear tricyclegeared modela classic example better element consider type runway field its grass will need greater turning motion movement paved runways require far less steering arm used nose gear tends much longer control horns used control surfaces using outer hole arm inner hole rudder servo arm wheel can easily control movement Nothing frustrating trying correct swinging movement created over-control model takeoff run thing will learn reflexes bottom line cost having simple-to-build rubber-powered Free Flight models 049-powered CL kit model two-channel RC example fourchannel ARF waterfront pretty much covered RC place low priority radio gear beautiful model powered expensive four-stroke good investment its controlled questionable radio system After thats part purchase along power plant can used repeatedly other concerns raised during week Ive covered some column will detail future Its fun see number already modelers come pick brain pet projects person working model several years year pictures basic framework seeking advice about whether VANES PROPS F Yard Field 24 Inch Wing Span Build Great Filiir Wind Vanes IColor Pbs Plan Info Send $200 Osaea 168 Model Aviation PAOflIJ UALE CLASSIC 95 Z fIRS LONG 2 cRASH# P WIlY NEW 9 CRASHES 90 AIIN $1995 EACH PRIORITY lUlL TO AMR PRODUClYONS P0 8011813 TOIlS RIVER MI 08754 UIILAI IVI 4338 Auslin Blvd Island ParK NY 11558 CANOPIES T 516/431-4127 Fax 516/889-2682 mtrulflsre & slack several otrer syslsos 5 - lsvealullllrcol3xeosuies wiS St asidos inmird Call lax/mail us II pIle order II retiree tree catalog Rubber ft Engine Power Free Flight Display Control Line Electric Power RIC Airpianee Penn Valley Hobby Canier 837-A W Main St Lanadala PA 19440 215- 3U4770 nose section going sturdy enough inundated suggestions gaggle people gathered point noted lack space provided fuel tank think resolved issue him Another modeler whipped out picture project illustrated exactly what just suggested people Oshkosh carry photos what have built dog-eared what building fresh what theyre going build magazine photo Aircraft should officially designated grandchildren Some models some full-scale real figuratively literally Its fun place love airplanes last thought received wellprepared flight training program Dan Sheridan FAA Federal Aviation Administration certified flight instructor modeler Survive Flight RC Airplane 5000 hours commercial instrument multiengine ratings book provides good basic stuff including building techniques through flight instruction book easy read full illustrations provides help student instructor specific flying lessons logbook sign-off risk being picky page four Dan suggests join AMA good thing because membership provides $1000000 liability insurance coverage oops AMAs liability coverage secondary other coverage $2500000 $1000000 years ago perhaps book first prepared Contact Dan Sheridan 2507 Jason Dr Appleton WI 54915 Tel 414 7399423 cost shown 70-page bookis$10 O-ELECTRIC NEW FREE FLIONT MICRO4 MOTOR 5070 sq lit models Suitable 109 259 designs SE1L Entice systens weighs 20 gremnal FO~ MICRO-4 Total System Package Includes everything need fly muter melel adaptor WI prop screw 2050 nAh NlCds prop jack switch switclut/leck plate loatracllons wired charger less 3 dry cells FREE Plan includedl $2395 Please add $3 postagrfhaodliflt total P0 Box 11 usa @OLDSEOR@ NC 27S3 Corn its tools hr metal & woodworking Stuanger Easy usc $9g5 versac Ic Affordable FREE CATALOG SANYO BATTERY PACKS Receiver & Transmitter Packs Ni-Cds Ni-MH Acid TNR Technical Inc Irvine CA800-490-8418 Sanford FL800-346-0601 -I Join GiantsHelp PromoteI Non-Competitive ying Large RIC Air Craft p//wwwfly-imaaorgI 15M5A5A5 membership includes quarterly magazine High Flight IMEMBERSHIP APPLICATION l NEW WAL Date19I Yearly Dues $1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US Elsewhere I Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATiONAL MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name _________________ Phone ___________ ____________________________________________________________[v32][b1353289215200]]_____________________________ Street ________________________________________ ______________________________________ P0 Box/Route Box ________________ City _____________________________ ________________________State/Province _________________Zip IM AA _______ AMA Number________ MAAC _______Chapter_______ L TO IMAA Secretary DONE VINEYARD 2055 HilIdole Road na KS 67401 December1998 169 55 39 meg Fults Dual Strut Nose Gears have established themselves industry standard after-market enhancements model aircraft Choooe model right tor Custom 5tuls Also Noallahle 0wcO odd $300 OSH USA Z FoIsTFan 217-351-3590 ocliog po eon ise Savoy IL 51874W Hun isa wenetuful little sync hint joe dorts em tuauyot Seuildo say qsioldy wide foam wing cram belsa attd p osuchino cut pacts Hinids wither flays sad reracts luclodos oseleled canegty rolled plum tap quality weed Sjan 55 lotgth 43 urns 610 seniglo 57 ltrabnd-flchanneltnthoitnds 40-O52oyclnor 45 70doyelncnganc wanberd toalds flies ale& ynt attll lundt slew EUT UEI ME hT&U TW iuilili wm irs 40 MIDGET MOrnIANG 4109 90 72 Lt9515DD00 li149 90 09 CHIPMUNK 410990 63 ALON AIRCOUPE 412990 fit I39 AIRACODRA 41999072 PIPER COMANCHE 416990 60 REARWIN OPEEDOTER4f 195572 TWIN COMANCHE 419990 U DOD uDERATOR 429995U MOONEY OVATION -$20990 06 CESSNA 1201140420990 ud oselded oWner kit FuLL COIUI CATALX $2SNIFIUIG AND HANDLING $195 ffttfacttal am mm ems ml. mu start JA3I TAFFOP IOEL vacua mra lit aims PHONE 1172799300 VtSAlifAS7RRCARDDItCOVEh 1172706176

Author: B. Underwood


Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/12
Page Numbers: 167, 168, 169

Bob Underwood 5Yikzvu lasted week opening day Wednesday July 29 closed kinda Tuesday August 4 Im referring 1998 EAA Experimental Aircraft Association Convention Oshkosh WI isnt report show dont know could report Almost 900000 people pass through gates over runway threshold some 15000 airplanes plug spaces Oshkosh Appleton Fond du Lac WI 70000 people camp out get see aircraft ranging Cub Concorde AMA has attended convention 12 years Presently booth occupies double space outside Exhibit Hall Along full-scale aircraft provided AMA member Stu Moment aerobatic pilot Illinois tent stocked literature simulators goodies buy models representative type might found convention flightline Samples trainers ARFs Almost Ready-to-Flys also displayed Unlike usual model trade show people stopping AMA booth AMA members stock greeting enter point say modeler Most respond saying three things am Im just getting started first last responses ones provide strong reason AMA attend convention During week forums topics ranging getting started aeromodeling using aeromodeling educational tool scratch-building held acquaint others modeling year AMA representatives participated Control Line CL flying activity provided 700 first CL flights people ages 2-82 column will provide insight types questions presented booth forums inquiries reflect range interests concerns newcomer community classic questions show up others reveal depth lack understanding concerning aeromodeling classic questions much models cost far away can fly Radio Control RC fast high crash get started youre reading column youre AMA member probably dont have classic questions youve borrowed magazine leafing through pages will answer questionsor least give clue Its second stage interest questions attend booth occupy good deal time show least two people pointed RC ARF engine asked about fuel line ran fitting muffler inside model could see understand line carburetor need vent line muffler led explanation desire keep steady flow fuel engine fact low back pressure provided restrictive outlet muffler did mildly pressurizing tank As fuel burned off lower tank level created did lean out engine change its fuellair mixture byproduct discussion admonition should try keep fuel pickup line slightly below tube fuel enters carburetor way needle valve happens naturally construction trainers unless invert engine two-strokes especially inlet allows fuel siphon through needle valve two people inunediately picked up fact use three lines fuel feed pressure vent vent needs plugged during running achieve pressure feed did share pressure line necessary long dont squeeze last rpm engine its ground full tank two also shown valves exist will allow simplified fueling pressurized systems cutting off flow various parts system during fueling process Using buddy boxes RC training came up number times did simulators available along interesting item built years ago Ace RCa small non-flying kinda P-5 1 December 1998 167 J & C HOBBIES 100 St Penn Hills PA 15235 Order Line 1-800-309-8314 Info Line 412-795-9344 HITEC RADIOS Focus 2 AM wIHS-3006195 FOCUS 2 AM wfHS-808195 FOCUS 4 FM12995 FOCUS 6 FM15995 FLASH S FM17195 PRISM 7X FM21995 PRISM 7X5 FM29695 PRISM 7X5 Tx only19795 RECEIVERS W/XTALS RCD Supreme Rx 535 Micro Rx 555 Micro Rx SERVOS HS-50 HS-60 HS-77 BB HS-80 HS-85 BB HS-101 HS-205 BB HS-225 BB HS-235 AG HS-300 BB HS-425 HS-545 BB HS-605 BB HS-615 MG 1-tS-700 BB HS-705 MG HS-715 IIB HS-725 BB 115-805 BB CIRRUS SERVOS CS-20 CS-2 1 CS-25 CS-26 CS-30 Pro Mini CS-70 BB OUR OWN PRODUCTS J&C Sound Security J&C Fun-Bat * ** * ******* * ****** * * * 5995 6195 6595 3695 2895 2995 2495 2995 2195 2495 2995 4395 1195 1795 3295 3295 4595 2895 4195 4295 4295 4695 2299 2799 2499 2599 1999 1499 1995 2495 J&C HOBBIES Order Line 1-800-309-8314 Info Line 1-412-795-9344 24 hr Fax 412-798-9857 Visa/MastercardlDiscover Shipping & Handling $500 Continental USA Prices Subject Change mounted post permits model swivel allows display basic components such servo receiver battery pack etc has retract gear no self-respecting P-5 1 would go Robart P-5 1 helps demonstrate right/left reversal model headed toward Dave Brown computer simulator always very busy Oshkosh thing does convince newcomer wildly flopping sticks futile trying achieve good accurate control model visitors express passing interest buddy box system available recognize value having pass transmitter back forth instructor interrupting control practice mimic motions master unit buddy box unit activated allows able fly model out its problem having hunt stick positions release buddy box action switch Using buddy box usually leads questions regarding types equipment buy clubs training programs dont suggest specific equipment encourage beginners seek out AMA chartered club area determine first whether club has instruction program second what type equipment generally used members Purchasing equipment compatible what flown field negates buddy box possibility An amateur radio operator Ham question about whether could purchase six-meter equipment 50-53 MHz learn fly buddy box Federal Communications Commission FCC regulations forbid unlicensed individuals use six meters Since transmitter actually sending signal would hands instructor instructor would also have licensed Ham several years since FCC granted permission obtain necessary license learning code number individuals using six meters has grown rapidly clubs now have licensed instructors Now kits ARFs provide information about amount control surface throw needed operate RC model isnt provided err low side enough elevator instance wont allow takeoff too much results over-control possibility stalls Since people came through booth full-scale aircraft pilots very much aware stalls element frequently covered instruction amount movement required nose gear tricyclegeared modela classic example better element consider type runway field its grass will need greater turning motion movement paved runways require far less steering arm used nose gear tends much longer control horns used control surfaces using outer hole arm inner hole rudder servo arm wheel can easily control movement Nothing frustrating trying correct swinging movement created over-control model takeoff run thing will learn reflexes bottom line cost having simple-to-build rubber-powered Free Flight models 049-powered CL kit model two-channel RC example fourchannel ARF waterfront pretty much covered RC place low priority radio gear beautiful model powered expensive four-stroke good investment its controlled questionable radio system After thats part purchase along power plant can used repeatedly other concerns raised during week Ive covered some column will detail future Its fun see number already modelers come pick brain pet projects person working model several years year pictures basic framework seeking advice about whether VANES PROPS F Yard Field 24 Inch Wing Span Build Great Filiir Wind Vanes IColor Pbs Plan Info Send $200 Osaea 168 Model Aviation PAOflIJ UALE CLASSIC 95 Z fIRS LONG 2 cRASH# P WIlY NEW 9 CRASHES 90 AIIN $1995 EACH PRIORITY lUlL TO AMR PRODUClYONS P0 8011813 TOIlS RIVER MI 08754 UIILAI IVI 4338 Auslin Blvd Island ParK NY 11558 CANOPIES T 516/431-4127 Fax 516/889-2682 mtrulflsre & slack several otrer syslsos 5 - lsvealullllrcol3xeosuies wiS St asidos inmird Call lax/mail us II pIle order II retiree tree catalog Rubber ft Engine Power Free Flight Display Control Line Electric Power RIC Airpianee Penn Valley Hobby Canier 837-A W Main St Lanadala PA 19440 215- 3U4770 nose section going sturdy enough inundated suggestions gaggle people gathered point noted lack space provided fuel tank think resolved issue him Another modeler whipped out picture project illustrated exactly what just suggested people Oshkosh carry photos what have built dog-eared what building fresh what theyre going build magazine photo Aircraft should officially designated grandchildren Some models some full-scale real figuratively literally Its fun place love airplanes last thought received wellprepared flight training program Dan Sheridan FAA Federal Aviation Administration certified flight instructor modeler Survive Flight RC Airplane 5000 hours commercial instrument multiengine ratings book provides good basic stuff including building techniques through flight instruction book easy read full illustrations provides help student instructor specific flying lessons logbook sign-off risk being picky page four Dan suggests join AMA good thing because membership provides $1000000 liability insurance coverage oops AMAs liability coverage secondary other coverage $2500000 $1000000 years ago perhaps book first prepared Contact Dan Sheridan 2507 Jason Dr Appleton WI 54915 Tel 414 7399423 cost shown 70-page bookis$10 O-ELECTRIC NEW FREE FLIONT MICRO4 MOTOR 5070 sq lit models Suitable 109 259 designs SE1L Entice systens weighs 20 gremnal FO~ MICRO-4 Total System Package Includes everything need fly muter melel adaptor WI prop screw 2050 nAh NlCds prop jack switch switclut/leck plate loatracllons wired charger less 3 dry cells FREE Plan includedl $2395 Please add $3 postagrfhaodliflt total P0 Box 11 usa @OLDSEOR@ NC 27S3 Corn its tools hr metal & woodworking Stuanger Easy usc $9g5 versac Ic Affordable FREE CATALOG SANYO BATTERY PACKS Receiver & Transmitter Packs Ni-Cds Ni-MH Acid TNR Technical Inc Irvine CA800-490-8418 Sanford FL800-346-0601 -I Join GiantsHelp PromoteI Non-Competitive ying Large RIC Air Craft p//wwwfly-imaaorgI 15M5A5A5 membership includes quarterly magazine High Flight IMEMBERSHIP APPLICATION l NEW WAL Date19I Yearly Dues $1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US Elsewhere I Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATiONAL MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name _________________ Phone ___________ ____________________________________________________________[v32][b1353289215200]]_____________________________ Street ________________________________________ ______________________________________ P0 Box/Route Box ________________ City _____________________________ ________________________State/Province _________________Zip IM AA _______ AMA Number________ MAAC _______Chapter_______ L TO IMAA Secretary DONE VINEYARD 2055 HilIdole Road na KS 67401 December1998 169 55 39 meg Fults Dual Strut Nose Gears have established themselves industry standard after-market enhancements model aircraft Choooe model right tor Custom 5tuls Also Noallahle 0wcO odd $300 OSH USA Z FoIsTFan 217-351-3590 ocliog po eon ise Savoy IL 51874W Hun isa wenetuful little sync hint joe dorts em tuauyot Seuildo say qsioldy wide foam wing cram belsa attd p osuchino cut pacts Hinids wither flays sad reracts luclodos oseleled canegty rolled plum tap quality weed Sjan 55 lotgth 43 urns 610 seniglo 57 ltrabnd-flchanneltnthoitnds 40-O52oyclnor 45 70doyelncnganc wanberd toalds flies ale& ynt attll lundt slew EUT UEI ME hT&U TW iuilili wm irs 40 MIDGET MOrnIANG 4109 90 72 Lt9515DD00 li149 90 09 CHIPMUNK 410990 63 ALON AIRCOUPE 412990 fit I39 AIRACODRA 41999072 PIPER COMANCHE 416990 60 REARWIN OPEEDOTER4f 195572 TWIN COMANCHE 419990 U DOD uDERATOR 429995U MOONEY OVATION -$20990 06 CESSNA 1201140420990 ud oselded oWner kit FuLL COIUI CATALX $2SNIFIUIG AND HANDLING $195 ffttfacttal am mm ems ml. mu start JA3I TAFFOP IOEL vacua mra lit aims PHONE 1172799300 VtSAlifAS7RRCARDDItCOVEh 1172706176

Author: B. Underwood


Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/12
Page Numbers: 167, 168, 169

Bob Underwood 5Yikzvu lasted week opening day Wednesday July 29 closed kinda Tuesday August 4 Im referring 1998 EAA Experimental Aircraft Association Convention Oshkosh WI isnt report show dont know could report Almost 900000 people pass through gates over runway threshold some 15000 airplanes plug spaces Oshkosh Appleton Fond du Lac WI 70000 people camp out get see aircraft ranging Cub Concorde AMA has attended convention 12 years Presently booth occupies double space outside Exhibit Hall Along full-scale aircraft provided AMA member Stu Moment aerobatic pilot Illinois tent stocked literature simulators goodies buy models representative type might found convention flightline Samples trainers ARFs Almost Ready-to-Flys also displayed Unlike usual model trade show people stopping AMA booth AMA members stock greeting enter point say modeler Most respond saying three things am Im just getting started first last responses ones provide strong reason AMA attend convention During week forums topics ranging getting started aeromodeling using aeromodeling educational tool scratch-building held acquaint others modeling year AMA representatives participated Control Line CL flying activity provided 700 first CL flights people ages 2-82 column will provide insight types questions presented booth forums inquiries reflect range interests concerns newcomer community classic questions show up others reveal depth lack understanding concerning aeromodeling classic questions much models cost far away can fly Radio Control RC fast high crash get started youre reading column youre AMA member probably dont have classic questions youve borrowed magazine leafing through pages will answer questionsor least give clue Its second stage interest questions attend booth occupy good deal time show least two people pointed RC ARF engine asked about fuel line ran fitting muffler inside model could see understand line carburetor need vent line muffler led explanation desire keep steady flow fuel engine fact low back pressure provided restrictive outlet muffler did mildly pressurizing tank As fuel burned off lower tank level created did lean out engine change its fuellair mixture byproduct discussion admonition should try keep fuel pickup line slightly below tube fuel enters carburetor way needle valve happens naturally construction trainers unless invert engine two-strokes especially inlet allows fuel siphon through needle valve two people inunediately picked up fact use three lines fuel feed pressure vent vent needs plugged during running achieve pressure feed did share pressure line necessary long dont squeeze last rpm engine its ground full tank two also shown valves exist will allow simplified fueling pressurized systems cutting off flow various parts system during fueling process Using buddy boxes RC training came up number times did simulators available along interesting item built years ago Ace RCa small non-flying kinda P-5 1 December 1998 167 J & C HOBBIES 100 St Penn Hills PA 15235 Order Line 1-800-309-8314 Info Line 412-795-9344 HITEC RADIOS Focus 2 AM wIHS-3006195 FOCUS 2 AM wfHS-808195 FOCUS 4 FM12995 FOCUS 6 FM15995 FLASH S FM17195 PRISM 7X FM21995 PRISM 7X5 FM29695 PRISM 7X5 Tx only19795 RECEIVERS W/XTALS RCD Supreme Rx 535 Micro Rx 555 Micro Rx SERVOS HS-50 HS-60 HS-77 BB HS-80 HS-85 BB HS-101 HS-205 BB HS-225 BB HS-235 AG HS-300 BB HS-425 HS-545 BB HS-605 BB HS-615 MG 1-tS-700 BB HS-705 MG HS-715 IIB HS-725 BB 115-805 BB CIRRUS SERVOS CS-20 CS-2 1 CS-25 CS-26 CS-30 Pro Mini CS-70 BB OUR OWN PRODUCTS J&C Sound Security J&C Fun-Bat * ** * ******* * ****** * * * 5995 6195 6595 3695 2895 2995 2495 2995 2195 2495 2995 4395 1195 1795 3295 3295 4595 2895 4195 4295 4295 4695 2299 2799 2499 2599 1999 1499 1995 2495 J&C HOBBIES Order Line 1-800-309-8314 Info Line 1-412-795-9344 24 hr Fax 412-798-9857 Visa/MastercardlDiscover Shipping & Handling $500 Continental USA Prices Subject Change mounted post permits model swivel allows display basic components such servo receiver battery pack etc has retract gear no self-respecting P-5 1 would go Robart P-5 1 helps demonstrate right/left reversal model headed toward Dave Brown computer simulator always very busy Oshkosh thing does convince newcomer wildly flopping sticks futile trying achieve good accurate control model visitors express passing interest buddy box system available recognize value having pass transmitter back forth instructor interrupting control practice mimic motions master unit buddy box unit activated allows able fly model out its problem having hunt stick positions release buddy box action switch Using buddy box usually leads questions regarding types equipment buy clubs training programs dont suggest specific equipment encourage beginners seek out AMA chartered club area determine first whether club has instruction program second what type equipment generally used members Purchasing equipment compatible what flown field negates buddy box possibility An amateur radio operator Ham question about whether could purchase six-meter equipment 50-53 MHz learn fly buddy box Federal Communications Commission FCC regulations forbid unlicensed individuals use six meters Since transmitter actually sending signal would hands instructor instructor would also have licensed Ham several years since FCC granted permission obtain necessary license learning code number individuals using six meters has grown rapidly clubs now have licensed instructors Now kits ARFs provide information about amount control surface throw needed operate RC model isnt provided err low side enough elevator instance wont allow takeoff too much results over-control possibility stalls Since people came through booth full-scale aircraft pilots very much aware stalls element frequently covered instruction amount movement required nose gear tricyclegeared modela classic example better element consider type runway field its grass will need greater turning motion movement paved runways require far less steering arm used nose gear tends much longer control horns used control surfaces using outer hole arm inner hole rudder servo arm wheel can easily control movement Nothing frustrating trying correct swinging movement created over-control model takeoff run thing will learn reflexes bottom line cost having simple-to-build rubber-powered Free Flight models 049-powered CL kit model two-channel RC example fourchannel ARF waterfront pretty much covered RC place low priority radio gear beautiful model powered expensive four-stroke good investment its controlled questionable radio system After thats part purchase along power plant can used repeatedly other concerns raised during week Ive covered some column will detail future Its fun see number already modelers come pick brain pet projects person working model several years year pictures basic framework seeking advice about whether VANES PROPS F Yard Field 24 Inch Wing Span Build Great Filiir Wind Vanes IColor Pbs Plan Info Send $200 Osaea 168 Model Aviation PAOflIJ UALE CLASSIC 95 Z fIRS LONG 2 cRASH# P WIlY NEW 9 CRASHES 90 AIIN $1995 EACH PRIORITY lUlL TO AMR PRODUClYONS P0 8011813 TOIlS RIVER MI 08754 UIILAI IVI 4338 Auslin Blvd Island ParK NY 11558 CANOPIES T 516/431-4127 Fax 516/889-2682 mtrulflsre & slack several otrer syslsos 5 - lsvealullllrcol3xeosuies wiS St asidos inmird Call lax/mail us II pIle order II retiree tree catalog Rubber ft Engine Power Free Flight Display Control Line Electric Power RIC Airpianee Penn Valley Hobby Canier 837-A W Main St Lanadala PA 19440 215- 3U4770 nose section going sturdy enough inundated suggestions gaggle people gathered point noted lack space provided fuel tank think resolved issue him Another modeler whipped out picture project illustrated exactly what just suggested people Oshkosh carry photos what have built dog-eared what building fresh what theyre going build magazine photo Aircraft should officially designated grandchildren Some models some full-scale real figuratively literally Its fun place love airplanes last thought received wellprepared flight training program Dan Sheridan FAA Federal Aviation Administration certified flight instructor modeler Survive Flight RC Airplane 5000 hours commercial instrument multiengine ratings book provides good basic stuff including building techniques through flight instruction book easy read full illustrations provides help student instructor specific flying lessons logbook sign-off risk being picky page four Dan suggests join AMA good thing because membership provides $1000000 liability insurance coverage oops AMAs liability coverage secondary other coverage $2500000 $1000000 years ago perhaps book first prepared Contact Dan Sheridan 2507 Jason Dr Appleton WI 54915 Tel 414 7399423 cost shown 70-page bookis$10 O-ELECTRIC NEW FREE FLIONT MICRO4 MOTOR 5070 sq lit models Suitable 109 259 designs SE1L Entice systens weighs 20 gremnal FO~ MICRO-4 Total System Package Includes everything need fly muter melel adaptor WI prop screw 2050 nAh NlCds prop jack switch switclut/leck plate loatracllons wired charger less 3 dry cells FREE Plan includedl $2395 Please add $3 postagrfhaodliflt total P0 Box 11 usa @OLDSEOR@ NC 27S3 Corn its tools hr metal & woodworking Stuanger Easy usc $9g5 versac Ic Affordable FREE CATALOG SANYO BATTERY PACKS Receiver & Transmitter Packs Ni-Cds Ni-MH Acid TNR Technical Inc Irvine CA800-490-8418 Sanford FL800-346-0601 -I Join GiantsHelp PromoteI Non-Competitive ying Large RIC Air Craft p//wwwfly-imaaorgI 15M5A5A5 membership includes quarterly magazine High Flight IMEMBERSHIP APPLICATION l NEW WAL Date19I Yearly Dues $1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US Elsewhere I Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATiONAL MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name _________________ Phone ___________ ____________________________________________________________[v32][b1353289215200]]_____________________________ Street ________________________________________ ______________________________________ P0 Box/Route Box ________________ City _____________________________ ________________________State/Province _________________Zip IM AA _______ AMA Number________ MAAC _______Chapter_______ L TO IMAA Secretary DONE VINEYARD 2055 HilIdole Road na KS 67401 December1998 169 55 39 meg Fults Dual Strut Nose Gears have established themselves industry standard after-market enhancements model aircraft Choooe model right tor Custom 5tuls Also Noallahle 0wcO odd $300 OSH USA Z FoIsTFan 217-351-3590 ocliog po eon ise Savoy IL 51874W Hun isa wenetuful little sync hint joe dorts em tuauyot Seuildo say qsioldy wide foam wing cram belsa attd p osuchino cut pacts Hinids wither flays sad reracts luclodos oseleled canegty rolled plum tap quality weed Sjan 55 lotgth 43 urns 610 seniglo 57 ltrabnd-flchanneltnthoitnds 40-O52oyclnor 45 70doyelncnganc wanberd toalds flies ale& ynt attll lundt slew EUT UEI ME hT&U TW iuilili wm irs 40 MIDGET MOrnIANG 4109 90 72 Lt9515DD00 li149 90 09 CHIPMUNK 410990 63 ALON AIRCOUPE 412990 fit I39 AIRACODRA 41999072 PIPER COMANCHE 416990 60 REARWIN OPEEDOTER4f 195572 TWIN COMANCHE 419990 U DOD uDERATOR 429995U MOONEY OVATION -$20990 06 CESSNA 1201140420990 ud oselded oWner kit FuLL COIUI CATALX $2SNIFIUIG AND HANDLING $195 ffttfacttal am mm ems ml. mu start JA3I TAFFOP IOEL vacua mra lit aims PHONE 1172799300 VtSAlifAS7RRCARDDItCOVEh 1172706176

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