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Author: B. Underwood


Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/05
Page Numbers: 29, 30, 31, 32

U Bob Underwood U q Ul T7 t FOR THE NEWCOMER interested RC difficult decisions the learning process selecting radio system Lets run through bunch questions Should buy used system working tight budget buying used system possible solution careful Over years have gone through number changes dealing radio spectrum usage recent occurred within last five years moved wideband equipment present narrowband format So-o-o beyond making certain used find good condition important determine whether can feel comfortable using fear interference Ask following questions about system 1 old its five years old find out transmitter narrowbanded may cany gold RICMA AMA sticker stickera parallelogram shape roughly 3/ x 1 1/2means meets narrowband specifications presence gold sticker does necessarily mean receiver narrowband 2 Have batteries kept charged New batteries could easily add up cost roughly equal half cost new set 3 legal frequency set 72080 72 160 7224072320 72400 72960 75640 MHz cannot legally operated United States also means set probably least eight years old frequencies listed became illegal use 1987 Besides being illegal frequencies assigned variety higher-powered commercial users case old-style wideband transmitters become illegal March 1998 4 Has crashed Perhaps question should often 5 Has serviced frequently Please understand non-nanowband system may problem long operates legal frequency However need check see rules flying site youll using allow 50 frequencies 72 MHz frequencies answer yes older system may allowed will flying near metropolitan area will operating high risk level both modeler-to-modeler interference well other sources set 27 MHz legal its likely very susceptible interference buy operate set 6 meters Ham band unless hold valid FCC amateur license used equipment bag youre looking ads find sets about $100 May1995 29 NEED RIC AccEssoRiEs FLY TO HITEC RCD FOR ALL YOUR ACCESSORY NEEDS 6 Y harness 7351# 6 Buffered Y harness 7354# Li 12 Aileron Extension 7345# 24 Aileron Extension 7346# 6 Buffered Servo Conn 7356# LII~i 9 Male Servo Cona 7342# 9 Female shown 7343# Switch Harness w/Battery & Clip 5# Please specify connector type ordering Part # followed Airt J Fut S Hitec/RCD & JR ALSO AVAILABLE 50 ft Bulk Servo Wire 3001 Rubber Ducky Antenna 1125 Flight Preserver w/Velcro 8480 hfrocRCD 10729 Wheatlands Ave #C Santee CA 9207 1-2883 619 258-4940 30 Model Aviation 0 What buywhether right- left-handed channels should get Consider radio long-term investment first model uses less four typical functions elevator aileron rudder throttle will probably better off set has least four channels operation may long before would like another channel two auxiliary functions flaps retracts etc Radio channel functions like engine horsepower cant use what dont have trying sell what have get costly What transmitter mode should buy Transmitters generally come three different modes designated mode mode II two control sticks single-stick largest number sets far sold mode II configuration will find elevator aileron right stick rudder throttle left mode elevator aileron separate sticks purpose minimize interaction between two since ones primarily used flight single-stick type three surface controls elevator aileron rudder stick throttle slide-type switch side transmitter case Which three right deciding factor could easily availability Single-stick equipment generally found upper price range limited numbers Youll probably have order like manner mode will harder locate key factor however finding someone help learn fly single stick mode Yes instructors can make transition mode another remember flying model like operating automobile pinch its old reflex takes over instructor forced teach drive gave him car brake accelerator reversed left right might make exciting session instructor drives Check out availability equipment instructors Another factor may What modulation fonn should buy going technical discussion forms modulation will find very strong preferences field regarding whether should buy AM EN/I PCM whatever As sets progress price tend move AM FM forth implication clearly becomes form signal modulation better another often better another consideration centers around freedom interference general purposes what looking good solid radio link between transmitter hands receiver model can achieved modulation forms once listened discussion between representatives two major radio manufacturers debated virtues fall-safe expensive systems competition flier didnt want model go control preset case interference since hoped control would regained quickly enough prevent messing up maneuver sport flier wanted safety factor preset throttle control surface neutralizing final analysis agreed event severe interference fancy stuff simply let crash gracefully day age virtually systems other very inexpensive use type receiver known dual conversion important factors generally used manufacturers making set less prone certain types interference important state however other receiver forms used technically dual conversion perform just well Dont rule out just because expert tells way go dual conversion receiver much should spend course two impossible questions answer What perhaps needs asked much have available spend NewComer often feels reluctant THE BEST IN SCALE ELITE PLANS BY DENNIS BRYANT Dennis Bryant another Englands top scale builders designers past musher Ilse uKs scale teem best plans CAD drawn ste ones have built test flown scale builders like Brian Taylor Taylor will sell plan till has completely test flown plans published advertised ngaznses have built flown CATALOGS_____________________ Best Scale $400 ASP Aircraft $300 ASP Scale Drawings $500 RCMW Plans catalog $500 vru German catalog S800 PLEASE AD S2MPP Call infonsution credit card orders 909885 3959 fax 889 9307 No1 DurineTurbulentll4 scale 63..S300 No2 AvroTutor lI6thscale68 $3000 No3SllSa 1/4 & 1/tls scale SO & 53 $3500 No4 Westland Widgeon 1/6th scale 0 No9 Westland Lysander sr span 00 No15 ME 163 Komet 1/6th scale 000 No 21 DH Tiger Moth 66 span 500 24 ElIte plains avallabh AdSSOOpp FIESLER STORCH 1/6TH SCALE s Engine 90-120 251 OR 451 Plans & Templates $4000 pp Epoxy glass cowl $3500 Wing ribs $2000 18 picture photo pac $1 7A0 Ask about laser cut parts shock atnit BOB HOLMAN PLANS P0 BOX 741-MA SAN BERNARDINO CA 92402 invest too much money because he/she certain hobby/sport will take As result first impulse spend little possible Does seem logical skimp radio system Remember thats what going get $250 model engine spent hundreds hours putting together up down safely Dont let radio system afterthought Its investment likely will tong ouflive airplane Which channel should buy Please understand term channel applied radio spectrum system operates should read frequency FCC granted modelers use 50 frequencies 72 MHz range frequency assigned channel number 11 60 much easier remember way Most manufacturers place both channel designation frequency equipment stickers really good idea memorize both use field called upon mediate debate modelers airplane shot down because two models same frequency seems two parties involved didnt communicate same language failed recognize channel 40 same 7259 MHz now however Which buy Check local club find out least used will probably odd channel numbers since theyre newest ones added still some club sites allow odd channel numbers because members still operating old equipment Check local hobby shop well help can provide some high-powered industrial transmitting towers area may wish steer clear frequencies just either side may have problem trying identify frequency however once again local clubs may well have already monitored discovered what area Eliminates wobble output shaft Reduces control response deadhand Reduces chance flutter Improves control surface centering Allows use pull-pull cables Extends life servos order send check money order including $300 S & H LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Dept 2 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone 813-991-4277 Fax 813-991-4810 Florida residents add 61/2% sales tax VISA and MASTER CARD Accepted @1993 LDM Industries ir risk engines performance anything less True AAC ABC piston/cylinder assemblies Now available over 25 different types popular engines choice professional modelers worldwide Performance Specialties ox 3146 Gardnerville NV 89410 Phone 702 265-7523 FAX 702 265-7522 May1995 31 LDM Industries Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kits can upgrade standard servos ball bearing servos just minutes less cost ballbearingservoyoucanupgrade4standard servos Futaba Kib Fits 528 538 548 5128 S138 5148 Cirrus CS28 CS128 CS238 CS248 servos #9600 4 pack$2995 #96101 pack$795 Ahtronics Kib Fits 94102 standard servo #9700 4 pack52995 #9710 1 pack$795 Univessal Kit FitsJRSOl &507Focus HS300 RCDO5 Tower 15-51 Hobbico CS-51 Ace 330 #9800 4 pack$2095 #9810 1 pack$595 Other Great Products LDM Part #8000 STRONGBOX$795 Part #8100 STRONGBOX II$1195 Part #9500 NO-HEAT Trim Solvent$695 DH Beaver Extra 300 Laser 200 GAP2 100 $342 80 $379 80 $319 94 $369 $299 second impossible question answer Youve gone through routine purchasing other things market refrigerator found neighbor right swore GE neighbor left swore GE use certain radio brand given area usually driven two factors what expert instructor field recommends what hobby shop stocks two tend very much interrelated would great could refer copy Consumer Reports thats possible time time radio systems reported magazines however no standardized format comparative figures factors need consider beyond cost instance repair facilities availability important Try discover long takes equipment turnaround especially during summer months takes couple months might amount big percentage flying season some parts US about parts availability Can pick up switch harness local hobby shop about interchangeabilty other brands bells whistles should buy As NewComer extras found some systems may needed flying Such things function mixing snap-roll button good examples other hand servo reversing switches very handy setting up model Rate switches necessity can useful NewComer Low rate can used rudder during takeoff cut down problem overcontrol about computer-controlled system Its true can lot things including usually storing setups model course its call Just dont become enamored playing transmitter forget build fly model does end As usual still probably host other questions youd like ask about radios Please understand world radio wave very dynamic impact communication development hves general has very dramatic true hobby/sport well Five years lifetime some ways fact FCC often uses time frame denote complete equipment generations As NewComer probably dont feel need cutting edge technology good solid dependable system helps steer model through air primary concern now Ask lot questions Weigh responses carefully final analysis best guides carefully observe what successful local site combined future goals will help know what comes next * 32 Model Aviation 4P47 74 $299 P40 89 $549 SU26 93 $589 AT6 101 $525 wing span 74 Fuselage51 Engine60 WeIght 8 lbs Epoxy Fuselage panel lines & Balsa Sheeted Plug-in Foam Wings Flaps ready Hinges Clear Canopy Landing Gear Building Manual TMore Metal K & S Engineering offers widest selection metals hobby model craft use Illustrated 12 lengths brass round rectangular square tubing angles channels rod strip streamline shapes also offer aluminum copper tube music wire 4 x 10 inch sheet metal Send $100 complete metal wire tubing catalog K & S ENGINEERING West 59th Street ago IL 60638 Phone 312 586-8503 312 586-8556 TEXAS R/C MODELERS 230W Parker Rd Piano TX 75075 214 422-5386 SAITO SPECIALS FA-45S$180 95FA-65GK23995FA-1 3OTDP59995 FA-5019295FA-8OGK26595FA-300T78995 FA-6521595FA-91S27995FA-60T54495 FA-8023495FA-120S33995FA-lOOT49995 FA-50GK21495FA-150-S44495FA-325R149995 PLUS SHIPPING AND HANDLING P & P ENTERPRISES 230W Parker Rd Piano TX 75075214 422-5386 AUTHORIZED SAITO REPAIR Saito Parts 1-800-651-1505

Author: B. Underwood


Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/05
Page Numbers: 29, 30, 31, 32

U Bob Underwood U q Ul T7 t FOR THE NEWCOMER interested RC difficult decisions the learning process selecting radio system Lets run through bunch questions Should buy used system working tight budget buying used system possible solution careful Over years have gone through number changes dealing radio spectrum usage recent occurred within last five years moved wideband equipment present narrowband format So-o-o beyond making certain used find good condition important determine whether can feel comfortable using fear interference Ask following questions about system 1 old its five years old find out transmitter narrowbanded may cany gold RICMA AMA sticker stickera parallelogram shape roughly 3/ x 1 1/2means meets narrowband specifications presence gold sticker does necessarily mean receiver narrowband 2 Have batteries kept charged New batteries could easily add up cost roughly equal half cost new set 3 legal frequency set 72080 72 160 7224072320 72400 72960 75640 MHz cannot legally operated United States also means set probably least eight years old frequencies listed became illegal use 1987 Besides being illegal frequencies assigned variety higher-powered commercial users case old-style wideband transmitters become illegal March 1998 4 Has crashed Perhaps question should often 5 Has serviced frequently Please understand non-nanowband system may problem long operates legal frequency However need check see rules flying site youll using allow 50 frequencies 72 MHz frequencies answer yes older system may allowed will flying near metropolitan area will operating high risk level both modeler-to-modeler interference well other sources set 27 MHz legal its likely very susceptible interference buy operate set 6 meters Ham band unless hold valid FCC amateur license used equipment bag youre looking ads find sets about $100 May1995 29 NEED RIC AccEssoRiEs FLY TO HITEC RCD FOR ALL YOUR ACCESSORY NEEDS 6 Y harness 7351# 6 Buffered Y harness 7354# Li 12 Aileron Extension 7345# 24 Aileron Extension 7346# 6 Buffered Servo Conn 7356# LII~i 9 Male Servo Cona 7342# 9 Female shown 7343# Switch Harness w/Battery & Clip 5# Please specify connector type ordering Part # followed Airt J Fut S Hitec/RCD & JR ALSO AVAILABLE 50 ft Bulk Servo Wire 3001 Rubber Ducky Antenna 1125 Flight Preserver w/Velcro 8480 hfrocRCD 10729 Wheatlands Ave #C Santee CA 9207 1-2883 619 258-4940 30 Model Aviation 0 What buywhether right- left-handed channels should get Consider radio long-term investment first model uses less four typical functions elevator aileron rudder throttle will probably better off set has least four channels operation may long before would like another channel two auxiliary functions flaps retracts etc Radio channel functions like engine horsepower cant use what dont have trying sell what have get costly What transmitter mode should buy Transmitters generally come three different modes designated mode mode II two control sticks single-stick largest number sets far sold mode II configuration will find elevator aileron right stick rudder throttle left mode elevator aileron separate sticks purpose minimize interaction between two since ones primarily used flight single-stick type three surface controls elevator aileron rudder stick throttle slide-type switch side transmitter case Which three right deciding factor could easily availability Single-stick equipment generally found upper price range limited numbers Youll probably have order like manner mode will harder locate key factor however finding someone help learn fly single stick mode Yes instructors can make transition mode another remember flying model like operating automobile pinch its old reflex takes over instructor forced teach drive gave him car brake accelerator reversed left right might make exciting session instructor drives Check out availability equipment instructors Another factor may What modulation fonn should buy going technical discussion forms modulation will find very strong preferences field regarding whether should buy AM EN/I PCM whatever As sets progress price tend move AM FM forth implication clearly becomes form signal modulation better another often better another consideration centers around freedom interference general purposes what looking good solid radio link between transmitter hands receiver model can achieved modulation forms once listened discussion between representatives two major radio manufacturers debated virtues fall-safe expensive systems competition flier didnt want model go control preset case interference since hoped control would regained quickly enough prevent messing up maneuver sport flier wanted safety factor preset throttle control surface neutralizing final analysis agreed event severe interference fancy stuff simply let crash gracefully day age virtually systems other very inexpensive use type receiver known dual conversion important factors generally used manufacturers making set less prone certain types interference important state however other receiver forms used technically dual conversion perform just well Dont rule out just because expert tells way go dual conversion receiver much should spend course two impossible questions answer What perhaps needs asked much have available spend NewComer often feels reluctant THE BEST IN SCALE ELITE PLANS BY DENNIS BRYANT Dennis Bryant another Englands top scale builders designers past musher Ilse uKs scale teem best plans CAD drawn ste ones have built test flown scale builders like Brian Taylor Taylor will sell plan till has completely test flown plans published advertised ngaznses have built flown CATALOGS_____________________ Best Scale $400 ASP Aircraft $300 ASP Scale Drawings $500 RCMW Plans catalog $500 vru German catalog S800 PLEASE AD S2MPP Call infonsution credit card orders 909885 3959 fax 889 9307 No1 DurineTurbulentll4 scale 63..S300 No2 AvroTutor lI6thscale68 $3000 No3SllSa 1/4 & 1/tls scale SO & 53 $3500 No4 Westland Widgeon 1/6th scale 0 No9 Westland Lysander sr span 00 No15 ME 163 Komet 1/6th scale 000 No 21 DH Tiger Moth 66 span 500 24 ElIte plains avallabh AdSSOOpp FIESLER STORCH 1/6TH SCALE s Engine 90-120 251 OR 451 Plans & Templates $4000 pp Epoxy glass cowl $3500 Wing ribs $2000 18 picture photo pac $1 7A0 Ask about laser cut parts shock atnit BOB HOLMAN PLANS P0 BOX 741-MA SAN BERNARDINO CA 92402 invest too much money because he/she certain hobby/sport will take As result first impulse spend little possible Does seem logical skimp radio system Remember thats what going get $250 model engine spent hundreds hours putting together up down safely Dont let radio system afterthought Its investment likely will tong ouflive airplane Which channel should buy Please understand term channel applied radio spectrum system operates should read frequency FCC granted modelers use 50 frequencies 72 MHz range frequency assigned channel number 11 60 much easier remember way Most manufacturers place both channel designation frequency equipment stickers really good idea memorize both use field called upon mediate debate modelers airplane shot down because two models same frequency seems two parties involved didnt communicate same language failed recognize channel 40 same 7259 MHz now however Which buy Check local club find out least used will probably odd channel numbers since theyre newest ones added still some club sites allow odd channel numbers because members still operating old equipment Check local hobby shop well help can provide some high-powered industrial transmitting towers area may wish steer clear frequencies just either side may have problem trying identify frequency however once again local clubs may well have already monitored discovered what area Eliminates wobble output shaft Reduces control response deadhand Reduces chance flutter Improves control surface centering Allows use pull-pull cables Extends life servos order send check money order including $300 S & H LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Dept 2 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone 813-991-4277 Fax 813-991-4810 Florida residents add 61/2% sales tax VISA and MASTER CARD Accepted @1993 LDM Industries ir risk engines performance anything less True AAC ABC piston/cylinder assemblies Now available over 25 different types popular engines choice professional modelers worldwide Performance Specialties ox 3146 Gardnerville NV 89410 Phone 702 265-7523 FAX 702 265-7522 May1995 31 LDM Industries Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kits can upgrade standard servos ball bearing servos just minutes less cost ballbearingservoyoucanupgrade4standard servos Futaba Kib Fits 528 538 548 5128 S138 5148 Cirrus CS28 CS128 CS238 CS248 servos #9600 4 pack$2995 #96101 pack$795 Ahtronics Kib Fits 94102 standard servo #9700 4 pack52995 #9710 1 pack$795 Univessal Kit FitsJRSOl &507Focus HS300 RCDO5 Tower 15-51 Hobbico CS-51 Ace 330 #9800 4 pack$2095 #9810 1 pack$595 Other Great Products LDM Part #8000 STRONGBOX$795 Part #8100 STRONGBOX II$1195 Part #9500 NO-HEAT Trim Solvent$695 DH Beaver Extra 300 Laser 200 GAP2 100 $342 80 $379 80 $319 94 $369 $299 second impossible question answer Youve gone through routine purchasing other things market refrigerator found neighbor right swore GE neighbor left swore GE use certain radio brand given area usually driven two factors what expert instructor field recommends what hobby shop stocks two tend very much interrelated would great could refer copy Consumer Reports thats possible time time radio systems reported magazines however no standardized format comparative figures factors need consider beyond cost instance repair facilities availability important Try discover long takes equipment turnaround especially during summer months takes couple months might amount big percentage flying season some parts US about parts availability Can pick up switch harness local hobby shop about interchangeabilty other brands bells whistles should buy As NewComer extras found some systems may needed flying Such things function mixing snap-roll button good examples other hand servo reversing switches very handy setting up model Rate switches necessity can useful NewComer Low rate can used rudder during takeoff cut down problem overcontrol about computer-controlled system Its true can lot things including usually storing setups model course its call Just dont become enamored playing transmitter forget build fly model does end As usual still probably host other questions youd like ask about radios Please understand world radio wave very dynamic impact communication development hves general has very dramatic true hobby/sport well Five years lifetime some ways fact FCC often uses time frame denote complete equipment generations As NewComer probably dont feel need cutting edge technology good solid dependable system helps steer model through air primary concern now Ask lot questions Weigh responses carefully final analysis best guides carefully observe what successful local site combined future goals will help know what comes next * 32 Model Aviation 4P47 74 $299 P40 89 $549 SU26 93 $589 AT6 101 $525 wing span 74 Fuselage51 Engine60 WeIght 8 lbs Epoxy Fuselage panel lines & Balsa Sheeted Plug-in Foam Wings Flaps ready Hinges Clear Canopy Landing Gear Building Manual TMore Metal K & S Engineering offers widest selection metals hobby model craft use Illustrated 12 lengths brass round rectangular square tubing angles channels rod strip streamline shapes also offer aluminum copper tube music wire 4 x 10 inch sheet metal Send $100 complete metal wire tubing catalog K & S ENGINEERING West 59th Street ago IL 60638 Phone 312 586-8503 312 586-8556 TEXAS R/C MODELERS 230W Parker Rd Piano TX 75075 214 422-5386 SAITO SPECIALS FA-45S$180 95FA-65GK23995FA-1 3OTDP59995 FA-5019295FA-8OGK26595FA-300T78995 FA-6521595FA-91S27995FA-60T54495 FA-8023495FA-120S33995FA-lOOT49995 FA-50GK21495FA-150-S44495FA-325R149995 PLUS SHIPPING AND HANDLING P & P ENTERPRISES 230W Parker Rd Piano TX 75075214 422-5386 AUTHORIZED SAITO REPAIR Saito Parts 1-800-651-1505

Author: B. Underwood


Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/05
Page Numbers: 29, 30, 31, 32

U Bob Underwood U q Ul T7 t FOR THE NEWCOMER interested RC difficult decisions the learning process selecting radio system Lets run through bunch questions Should buy used system working tight budget buying used system possible solution careful Over years have gone through number changes dealing radio spectrum usage recent occurred within last five years moved wideband equipment present narrowband format So-o-o beyond making certain used find good condition important determine whether can feel comfortable using fear interference Ask following questions about system 1 old its five years old find out transmitter narrowbanded may cany gold RICMA AMA sticker stickera parallelogram shape roughly 3/ x 1 1/2means meets narrowband specifications presence gold sticker does necessarily mean receiver narrowband 2 Have batteries kept charged New batteries could easily add up cost roughly equal half cost new set 3 legal frequency set 72080 72 160 7224072320 72400 72960 75640 MHz cannot legally operated United States also means set probably least eight years old frequencies listed became illegal use 1987 Besides being illegal frequencies assigned variety higher-powered commercial users case old-style wideband transmitters become illegal March 1998 4 Has crashed Perhaps question should often 5 Has serviced frequently Please understand non-nanowband system may problem long operates legal frequency However need check see rules flying site youll using allow 50 frequencies 72 MHz frequencies answer yes older system may allowed will flying near metropolitan area will operating high risk level both modeler-to-modeler interference well other sources set 27 MHz legal its likely very susceptible interference buy operate set 6 meters Ham band unless hold valid FCC amateur license used equipment bag youre looking ads find sets about $100 May1995 29 NEED RIC AccEssoRiEs FLY TO HITEC RCD FOR ALL YOUR ACCESSORY NEEDS 6 Y harness 7351# 6 Buffered Y harness 7354# Li 12 Aileron Extension 7345# 24 Aileron Extension 7346# 6 Buffered Servo Conn 7356# LII~i 9 Male Servo Cona 7342# 9 Female shown 7343# Switch Harness w/Battery & Clip 5# Please specify connector type ordering Part # followed Airt J Fut S Hitec/RCD & JR ALSO AVAILABLE 50 ft Bulk Servo Wire 3001 Rubber Ducky Antenna 1125 Flight Preserver w/Velcro 8480 hfrocRCD 10729 Wheatlands Ave #C Santee CA 9207 1-2883 619 258-4940 30 Model Aviation 0 What buywhether right- left-handed channels should get Consider radio long-term investment first model uses less four typical functions elevator aileron rudder throttle will probably better off set has least four channels operation may long before would like another channel two auxiliary functions flaps retracts etc Radio channel functions like engine horsepower cant use what dont have trying sell what have get costly What transmitter mode should buy Transmitters generally come three different modes designated mode mode II two control sticks single-stick largest number sets far sold mode II configuration will find elevator aileron right stick rudder throttle left mode elevator aileron separate sticks purpose minimize interaction between two since ones primarily used flight single-stick type three surface controls elevator aileron rudder stick throttle slide-type switch side transmitter case Which three right deciding factor could easily availability Single-stick equipment generally found upper price range limited numbers Youll probably have order like manner mode will harder locate key factor however finding someone help learn fly single stick mode Yes instructors can make transition mode another remember flying model like operating automobile pinch its old reflex takes over instructor forced teach drive gave him car brake accelerator reversed left right might make exciting session instructor drives Check out availability equipment instructors Another factor may What modulation fonn should buy going technical discussion forms modulation will find very strong preferences field regarding whether should buy AM EN/I PCM whatever As sets progress price tend move AM FM forth implication clearly becomes form signal modulation better another often better another consideration centers around freedom interference general purposes what looking good solid radio link between transmitter hands receiver model can achieved modulation forms once listened discussion between representatives two major radio manufacturers debated virtues fall-safe expensive systems competition flier didnt want model go control preset case interference since hoped control would regained quickly enough prevent messing up maneuver sport flier wanted safety factor preset throttle control surface neutralizing final analysis agreed event severe interference fancy stuff simply let crash gracefully day age virtually systems other very inexpensive use type receiver known dual conversion important factors generally used manufacturers making set less prone certain types interference important state however other receiver forms used technically dual conversion perform just well Dont rule out just because expert tells way go dual conversion receiver much should spend course two impossible questions answer What perhaps needs asked much have available spend NewComer often feels reluctant THE BEST IN SCALE ELITE PLANS BY DENNIS BRYANT Dennis Bryant another Englands top scale builders designers past musher Ilse uKs scale teem best plans CAD drawn ste ones have built test flown scale builders like Brian Taylor Taylor will sell plan till has completely test flown plans published advertised ngaznses have built flown CATALOGS_____________________ Best Scale $400 ASP Aircraft $300 ASP Scale Drawings $500 RCMW Plans catalog $500 vru German catalog S800 PLEASE AD S2MPP Call infonsution credit card orders 909885 3959 fax 889 9307 No1 DurineTurbulentll4 scale 63..S300 No2 AvroTutor lI6thscale68 $3000 No3SllSa 1/4 & 1/tls scale SO & 53 $3500 No4 Westland Widgeon 1/6th scale 0 No9 Westland Lysander sr span 00 No15 ME 163 Komet 1/6th scale 000 No 21 DH Tiger Moth 66 span 500 24 ElIte plains avallabh AdSSOOpp FIESLER STORCH 1/6TH SCALE s Engine 90-120 251 OR 451 Plans & Templates $4000 pp Epoxy glass cowl $3500 Wing ribs $2000 18 picture photo pac $1 7A0 Ask about laser cut parts shock atnit BOB HOLMAN PLANS P0 BOX 741-MA SAN BERNARDINO CA 92402 invest too much money because he/she certain hobby/sport will take As result first impulse spend little possible Does seem logical skimp radio system Remember thats what going get $250 model engine spent hundreds hours putting together up down safely Dont let radio system afterthought Its investment likely will tong ouflive airplane Which channel should buy Please understand term channel applied radio spectrum system operates should read frequency FCC granted modelers use 50 frequencies 72 MHz range frequency assigned channel number 11 60 much easier remember way Most manufacturers place both channel designation frequency equipment stickers really good idea memorize both use field called upon mediate debate modelers airplane shot down because two models same frequency seems two parties involved didnt communicate same language failed recognize channel 40 same 7259 MHz now however Which buy Check local club find out least used will probably odd channel numbers since theyre newest ones added still some club sites allow odd channel numbers because members still operating old equipment Check local hobby shop well help can provide some high-powered industrial transmitting towers area may wish steer clear frequencies just either side may have problem trying identify frequency however once again local clubs may well have already monitored discovered what area Eliminates wobble output shaft Reduces control response deadhand Reduces chance flutter Improves control surface centering Allows use pull-pull cables Extends life servos order send check money order including $300 S & H LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Dept 2 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone 813-991-4277 Fax 813-991-4810 Florida residents add 61/2% sales tax VISA and MASTER CARD Accepted @1993 LDM Industries ir risk engines performance anything less True AAC ABC piston/cylinder assemblies Now available over 25 different types popular engines choice professional modelers worldwide Performance Specialties ox 3146 Gardnerville NV 89410 Phone 702 265-7523 FAX 702 265-7522 May1995 31 LDM Industries Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kits can upgrade standard servos ball bearing servos just minutes less cost ballbearingservoyoucanupgrade4standard servos Futaba Kib Fits 528 538 548 5128 S138 5148 Cirrus CS28 CS128 CS238 CS248 servos #9600 4 pack$2995 #96101 pack$795 Ahtronics Kib Fits 94102 standard servo #9700 4 pack52995 #9710 1 pack$795 Univessal Kit FitsJRSOl &507Focus HS300 RCDO5 Tower 15-51 Hobbico CS-51 Ace 330 #9800 4 pack$2095 #9810 1 pack$595 Other Great Products LDM Part #8000 STRONGBOX$795 Part #8100 STRONGBOX II$1195 Part #9500 NO-HEAT Trim Solvent$695 DH Beaver Extra 300 Laser 200 GAP2 100 $342 80 $379 80 $319 94 $369 $299 second impossible question answer Youve gone through routine purchasing other things market refrigerator found neighbor right swore GE neighbor left swore GE use certain radio brand given area usually driven two factors what expert instructor field recommends what hobby shop stocks two tend very much interrelated would great could refer copy Consumer Reports thats possible time time radio systems reported magazines however no standardized format comparative figures factors need consider beyond cost instance repair facilities availability important Try discover long takes equipment turnaround especially during summer months takes couple months might amount big percentage flying season some parts US about parts availability Can pick up switch harness local hobby shop about interchangeabilty other brands bells whistles should buy As NewComer extras found some systems may needed flying Such things function mixing snap-roll button good examples other hand servo reversing switches very handy setting up model Rate switches necessity can useful NewComer Low rate can used rudder during takeoff cut down problem overcontrol about computer-controlled system Its true can lot things including usually storing setups model course its call Just dont become enamored playing transmitter forget build fly model does end As usual still probably host other questions youd like ask about radios Please understand world radio wave very dynamic impact communication development hves general has very dramatic true hobby/sport well Five years lifetime some ways fact FCC often uses time frame denote complete equipment generations As NewComer probably dont feel need cutting edge technology good solid dependable system helps steer model through air primary concern now Ask lot questions Weigh responses carefully final analysis best guides carefully observe what successful local site combined future goals will help know what comes next * 32 Model Aviation 4P47 74 $299 P40 89 $549 SU26 93 $589 AT6 101 $525 wing span 74 Fuselage51 Engine60 WeIght 8 lbs Epoxy Fuselage panel lines & Balsa Sheeted Plug-in Foam Wings Flaps ready Hinges Clear Canopy Landing Gear Building Manual TMore Metal K & S Engineering offers widest selection metals hobby model craft use Illustrated 12 lengths brass round rectangular square tubing angles channels rod strip streamline shapes also offer aluminum copper tube music wire 4 x 10 inch sheet metal Send $100 complete metal wire tubing catalog K & S ENGINEERING West 59th Street ago IL 60638 Phone 312 586-8503 312 586-8556 TEXAS R/C MODELERS 230W Parker Rd Piano TX 75075 214 422-5386 SAITO SPECIALS FA-45S$180 95FA-65GK23995FA-1 3OTDP59995 FA-5019295FA-8OGK26595FA-300T78995 FA-6521595FA-91S27995FA-60T54495 FA-8023495FA-120S33995FA-lOOT49995 FA-50GK21495FA-150-S44495FA-325R149995 PLUS SHIPPING AND HANDLING P & P ENTERPRISES 230W Parker Rd Piano TX 75075214 422-5386 AUTHORIZED SAITO REPAIR Saito Parts 1-800-651-1505

Author: B. Underwood


Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/05
Page Numbers: 29, 30, 31, 32

U Bob Underwood U q Ul T7 t FOR THE NEWCOMER interested RC difficult decisions the learning process selecting radio system Lets run through bunch questions Should buy used system working tight budget buying used system possible solution careful Over years have gone through number changes dealing radio spectrum usage recent occurred within last five years moved wideband equipment present narrowband format So-o-o beyond making certain used find good condition important determine whether can feel comfortable using fear interference Ask following questions about system 1 old its five years old find out transmitter narrowbanded may cany gold RICMA AMA sticker stickera parallelogram shape roughly 3/ x 1 1/2means meets narrowband specifications presence gold sticker does necessarily mean receiver narrowband 2 Have batteries kept charged New batteries could easily add up cost roughly equal half cost new set 3 legal frequency set 72080 72 160 7224072320 72400 72960 75640 MHz cannot legally operated United States also means set probably least eight years old frequencies listed became illegal use 1987 Besides being illegal frequencies assigned variety higher-powered commercial users case old-style wideband transmitters become illegal March 1998 4 Has crashed Perhaps question should often 5 Has serviced frequently Please understand non-nanowband system may problem long operates legal frequency However need check see rules flying site youll using allow 50 frequencies 72 MHz frequencies answer yes older system may allowed will flying near metropolitan area will operating high risk level both modeler-to-modeler interference well other sources set 27 MHz legal its likely very susceptible interference buy operate set 6 meters Ham band unless hold valid FCC amateur license used equipment bag youre looking ads find sets about $100 May1995 29 NEED RIC AccEssoRiEs FLY TO HITEC RCD FOR ALL YOUR ACCESSORY NEEDS 6 Y harness 7351# 6 Buffered Y harness 7354# Li 12 Aileron Extension 7345# 24 Aileron Extension 7346# 6 Buffered Servo Conn 7356# LII~i 9 Male Servo Cona 7342# 9 Female shown 7343# Switch Harness w/Battery & Clip 5# Please specify connector type ordering Part # followed Airt J Fut S Hitec/RCD & JR ALSO AVAILABLE 50 ft Bulk Servo Wire 3001 Rubber Ducky Antenna 1125 Flight Preserver w/Velcro 8480 hfrocRCD 10729 Wheatlands Ave #C Santee CA 9207 1-2883 619 258-4940 30 Model Aviation 0 What buywhether right- left-handed channels should get Consider radio long-term investment first model uses less four typical functions elevator aileron rudder throttle will probably better off set has least four channels operation may long before would like another channel two auxiliary functions flaps retracts etc Radio channel functions like engine horsepower cant use what dont have trying sell what have get costly What transmitter mode should buy Transmitters generally come three different modes designated mode mode II two control sticks single-stick largest number sets far sold mode II configuration will find elevator aileron right stick rudder throttle left mode elevator aileron separate sticks purpose minimize interaction between two since ones primarily used flight single-stick type three surface controls elevator aileron rudder stick throttle slide-type switch side transmitter case Which three right deciding factor could easily availability Single-stick equipment generally found upper price range limited numbers Youll probably have order like manner mode will harder locate key factor however finding someone help learn fly single stick mode Yes instructors can make transition mode another remember flying model like operating automobile pinch its old reflex takes over instructor forced teach drive gave him car brake accelerator reversed left right might make exciting session instructor drives Check out availability equipment instructors Another factor may What modulation fonn should buy going technical discussion forms modulation will find very strong preferences field regarding whether should buy AM EN/I PCM whatever As sets progress price tend move AM FM forth implication clearly becomes form signal modulation better another often better another consideration centers around freedom interference general purposes what looking good solid radio link between transmitter hands receiver model can achieved modulation forms once listened discussion between representatives two major radio manufacturers debated virtues fall-safe expensive systems competition flier didnt want model go control preset case interference since hoped control would regained quickly enough prevent messing up maneuver sport flier wanted safety factor preset throttle control surface neutralizing final analysis agreed event severe interference fancy stuff simply let crash gracefully day age virtually systems other very inexpensive use type receiver known dual conversion important factors generally used manufacturers making set less prone certain types interference important state however other receiver forms used technically dual conversion perform just well Dont rule out just because expert tells way go dual conversion receiver much should spend course two impossible questions answer What perhaps needs asked much have available spend NewComer often feels reluctant THE BEST IN SCALE ELITE PLANS BY DENNIS BRYANT Dennis Bryant another Englands top scale builders designers past musher Ilse uKs scale teem best plans CAD drawn ste ones have built test flown scale builders like Brian Taylor Taylor will sell plan till has completely test flown plans published advertised ngaznses have built flown CATALOGS_____________________ Best Scale $400 ASP Aircraft $300 ASP Scale Drawings $500 RCMW Plans catalog $500 vru German catalog S800 PLEASE AD S2MPP Call infonsution credit card orders 909885 3959 fax 889 9307 No1 DurineTurbulentll4 scale 63..S300 No2 AvroTutor lI6thscale68 $3000 No3SllSa 1/4 & 1/tls scale SO & 53 $3500 No4 Westland Widgeon 1/6th scale 0 No9 Westland Lysander sr span 00 No15 ME 163 Komet 1/6th scale 000 No 21 DH Tiger Moth 66 span 500 24 ElIte plains avallabh AdSSOOpp FIESLER STORCH 1/6TH SCALE s Engine 90-120 251 OR 451 Plans & Templates $4000 pp Epoxy glass cowl $3500 Wing ribs $2000 18 picture photo pac $1 7A0 Ask about laser cut parts shock atnit BOB HOLMAN PLANS P0 BOX 741-MA SAN BERNARDINO CA 92402 invest too much money because he/she certain hobby/sport will take As result first impulse spend little possible Does seem logical skimp radio system Remember thats what going get $250 model engine spent hundreds hours putting together up down safely Dont let radio system afterthought Its investment likely will tong ouflive airplane Which channel should buy Please understand term channel applied radio spectrum system operates should read frequency FCC granted modelers use 50 frequencies 72 MHz range frequency assigned channel number 11 60 much easier remember way Most manufacturers place both channel designation frequency equipment stickers really good idea memorize both use field called upon mediate debate modelers airplane shot down because two models same frequency seems two parties involved didnt communicate same language failed recognize channel 40 same 7259 MHz now however Which buy Check local club find out least used will probably odd channel numbers since theyre newest ones added still some club sites allow odd channel numbers because members still operating old equipment Check local hobby shop well help can provide some high-powered industrial transmitting towers area may wish steer clear frequencies just either side may have problem trying identify frequency however once again local clubs may well have already monitored discovered what area Eliminates wobble output shaft Reduces control response deadhand Reduces chance flutter Improves control surface centering Allows use pull-pull cables Extends life servos order send check money order including $300 S & H LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Dept 2 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone 813-991-4277 Fax 813-991-4810 Florida residents add 61/2% sales tax VISA and MASTER CARD Accepted @1993 LDM Industries ir risk engines performance anything less True AAC ABC piston/cylinder assemblies Now available over 25 different types popular engines choice professional modelers worldwide Performance Specialties ox 3146 Gardnerville NV 89410 Phone 702 265-7523 FAX 702 265-7522 May1995 31 LDM Industries Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kits can upgrade standard servos ball bearing servos just minutes less cost ballbearingservoyoucanupgrade4standard servos Futaba Kib Fits 528 538 548 5128 S138 5148 Cirrus CS28 CS128 CS238 CS248 servos #9600 4 pack$2995 #96101 pack$795 Ahtronics Kib Fits 94102 standard servo #9700 4 pack52995 #9710 1 pack$795 Univessal Kit FitsJRSOl &507Focus HS300 RCDO5 Tower 15-51 Hobbico CS-51 Ace 330 #9800 4 pack$2095 #9810 1 pack$595 Other Great Products LDM Part #8000 STRONGBOX$795 Part #8100 STRONGBOX II$1195 Part #9500 NO-HEAT Trim Solvent$695 DH Beaver Extra 300 Laser 200 GAP2 100 $342 80 $379 80 $319 94 $369 $299 second impossible question answer Youve gone through routine purchasing other things market refrigerator found neighbor right swore GE neighbor left swore GE use certain radio brand given area usually driven two factors what expert instructor field recommends what hobby shop stocks two tend very much interrelated would great could refer copy Consumer Reports thats possible time time radio systems reported magazines however no standardized format comparative figures factors need consider beyond cost instance repair facilities availability important Try discover long takes equipment turnaround especially during summer months takes couple months might amount big percentage flying season some parts US about parts availability Can pick up switch harness local hobby shop about interchangeabilty other brands bells whistles should buy As NewComer extras found some systems may needed flying Such things function mixing snap-roll button good examples other hand servo reversing switches very handy setting up model Rate switches necessity can useful NewComer Low rate can used rudder during takeoff cut down problem overcontrol about computer-controlled system Its true can lot things including usually storing setups model course its call Just dont become enamored playing transmitter forget build fly model does end As usual still probably host other questions youd like ask about radios Please understand world radio wave very dynamic impact communication development hves general has very dramatic true hobby/sport well Five years lifetime some ways fact FCC often uses time frame denote complete equipment generations As NewComer probably dont feel need cutting edge technology good solid dependable system helps steer model through air primary concern now Ask lot questions Weigh responses carefully final analysis best guides carefully observe what successful local site combined future goals will 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