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Author: B. Underwood


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/07
Page Numbers: 76, 77

U Bob Underwood U4iKU SOMETIMES MORE better know extra bowling league joined five miles per hour radar gun aimed direction extra yard topsoil think need Modeling has same kind problems instance glue pieces together common error give extra shot make stronger usually doesnt extra glue does add weight often makes harder sand trick get adhesive joint making certain joint good wood-meets-wood arrangement Have seen joints modeler attempted fill gap glue rather cut piece actually fits9 So cut piece little long first time No big deal Remember once youve cut piece can never cut longer often get trouble adjusting needle valve instructions included engine will give ballpark figure turns open needle valve starting guestimate variety reasons temperature humidity fuel tank placement other factors play role instructions will tell turn needle valve clockwise until closes waydont force Back out number turns suggested prime choke engine connect battery glow plug Using starter chicken stick other protection hands flip propeller counterclockwise starts should rich sideheavy fuel fuel/air mix Once have properly broken-in engine can begin lean out will gradually closing needle valve achieve proper fuellair mix better takes over point tendency lean out just another notch twodon t lean engine run means hot engine ultimately quickly thats mined Its important remember fly fuel level tank becomes lower results engine leaning out during flight because must draw fuel lower level may notice oldcomers holding model nose almost vertical adjust needle valve What theyre doing checking make certain needle valve set rich enough engine will go lean during flight Another better problem occurs tightening screws nuts boltsespecially engines After operating engine hour check see fasteners tight includes holding head crankcase cover carburetor etc often use hex-head type its easy really put arm Resist urge severely torque down three things could happen could strip threads usually engine itself could shear fastener could break engine piece latter true lug-type fittings used rear crankcase covers Overtightening glow plugs also common mistake will almost always result stripping threads head rather plug wrenches allow quite bit pressure applied because design Two thoughts regarding engine revolve around replacing gasket 0-ring disassemble engine First costs almost nothing serves very important purpose does provide crushable seat absorb torque hut also seals preventing passage air aware air leaking engine through carburetor throats crankcase covers etc usually results difficulty getting engine adjust fuel/air mix causing lean run Some engines use gasket seal rely closely-machined parts achieve leads thought two times manufacturer will provide pattern plan order tightening fastenersespecially cylinder heads Heed instructions ignore may result warping head achieving proper sealing parts costs reliability compression power better nitromethane content fuel oil content tendency think nitro will produce hotter fuel power 76 Model Aviation * oil will create better lubrication Follow manufacturers recommendations As automobiles compression ratio other factors affect optimum operation Increasing performance requires juggling host factors compression type glow plug propeller size engine timing porting intake size etc Messing around can some cases drastically change engine performance must experiment change element time log what did Its like achieving perfect shade paint discover forgot list quantities basic colors used better comes controlsurface movement newcomer Most kits Almost-Ready-To-Fly models ARFs now include proper amount surface movement setup instructions Resist temptation think elevator rudder aileron going wave lets make really wave ignore suggested amounts go heavy will turn out like Professor Harold Hills warning Music Man Youve got trouble right River City other better thoughts weve eaten up space Just few quickies Dont overdo length first flights Youre going nervous enough prolonging agony Ten minutes absolute maxfive probably better go too long practice best mistakes Dont crank up plastic-covering iron beyond recommended heat level thinking will make covering stick better Youll just wind up learning repair hole melted middle wing nose gear tricycle-gear airplane doesnt have turn much ail Too much movement will make takeoff look like failed sobriety test front state highway patrol SERVO REVERSER Works AM FM PCM 7 radios 4 5 cells Install in- J line servo servo will move opposite directionl 50175025 weight 25 ounce EMS SR-2 connector $14 95 wired connectors tor $1995 EMS SR-2Y wired leg ot Y harness tor $2250 GEARAND DOOR SEQUENCER microprocessor driver device controls sequences landing gear mechanism landing gear doors Works air and/or 1 servo controlled systems Gear servo door servo travel time individually adjustable trom toll speed 11 seconds Gear doors may remain open ala P-47 close utter lowering gear ala P-Si Gear doesnt move until doors travel tally completed unit tor retract system Size 15015075 Less 1 ounce Includes servo connector receiver $4495 Glitch Stop/Noise Trap OS-I$1250 Glitch Stop/Noise Trap YHarness GS-1Y1500 NEW SRE-2000 Micro-Processor Reverser2495 NEW Beepo Flight 7imer 2995 NEW StopGoLightTM2495 Gear Door Cycler3495 Channel Failsafe3895 Opto-Isolated Electronic Switch3995 Dual E-S witch3995 Snitch3995 Autoretract U/C3995 NEW Multi-Mode Electronic Mixer4495 Glitch Buster/6 Channel Opto-Isolator7995 Twin Engine Sync System8995 NEW NanoMAXlndoorliltralightESC4495 NEW MicroMAX Speed 400 ESC w/BEC5995 Electronic Model Systems 22605 E La Palma Ave Suite 516 Yarba Linda CA 92887 Info Only 714-692-1393 Orders Only 800-845-8978 wwwemsjomaoom e mark@emsjomaCom ULTIMATEBATTERYBACKER BEST way insure reliable power model Use two packs Works standard 4 cell 5 cell GEL-CELL packs Battery K.. packs can ditterent capacity like 1200 600 150150 75 weight 8 ounce $4995 wired connectors $5995 DRIVER An opto-isolated glow drivor switch ensures against radio noise ON point easily adjustable user small screwdriver Size 1Sol5o75 Leso 1 ounce Supplied glow-plug wire connector User supplies own NICAD battery Includes servo connector receiver $4495 NEW MiniMAX4O ESC w/BECandBrake$9995 MiniMAX Original ESC w/Brake7995 Sport MAX ESC8995 SM-4 ESC9995 Heavy Duly Reversible Nautical Throttle8995 BBC-1 Ball Bearing Conversion 4- Futaba2595 BBC-2 Ball Bearing Conversion Futaba695 BBC-3 Ball Bearing Conversion 4 -Alitronics2595 BBC-4 Ball Bearing Conversion -Airtronics695 BBC-5 Ball Bearing Only JR etc 41995 BBC-6 Ball Bearing Only JR etc 1500 Aramid Kevlar 29 Rigging Cable -201000 #22 Servo Wire -3 cond 10- Fut orJR Colors800 #22 Battery Wire -2 conductor 10600 EMS/SANYO Battery PacksCALL EMS Connectors ExtensionsCALL July 1999 77 Additional EMS Jomar Products RC Flight Training Beginner advanced tailored individual long-time modeler full size airplane flight instruc tor will make progress fun easy during week stay beautiful far western North Carolina Write call information RC Flight Training 1635 Setawig Rd Brasstown NC 28902 828-389-8968 $300 Shipping Handling Per Order C4 Residents Add Sales Tax Oealer Inquiries Invited

Author: B. Underwood


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/07
Page Numbers: 76, 77

U Bob Underwood U4iKU SOMETIMES MORE better know extra bowling league joined five miles per hour radar gun aimed direction extra yard topsoil think need Modeling has same kind problems instance glue pieces together common error give extra shot make stronger usually doesnt extra glue does add weight often makes harder sand trick get adhesive joint making certain joint good wood-meets-wood arrangement Have seen joints modeler attempted fill gap glue rather cut piece actually fits9 So cut piece little long first time No big deal Remember once youve cut piece can never cut longer often get trouble adjusting needle valve instructions included engine will give ballpark figure turns open needle valve starting guestimate variety reasons temperature humidity fuel tank placement other factors play role instructions will tell turn needle valve clockwise until closes waydont force Back out number turns suggested prime choke engine connect battery glow plug Using starter chicken stick other protection hands flip propeller counterclockwise starts should rich sideheavy fuel fuel/air mix Once have properly broken-in engine can begin lean out will gradually closing needle valve achieve proper fuellair mix better takes over point tendency lean out just another notch twodon t lean engine run means hot engine ultimately quickly thats mined Its important remember fly fuel level tank becomes lower results engine leaning out during flight because must draw fuel lower level may notice oldcomers holding model nose almost vertical adjust needle valve What theyre doing checking make certain needle valve set rich enough engine will go lean during flight Another better problem occurs tightening screws nuts boltsespecially engines After operating engine hour check see fasteners tight includes holding head crankcase cover carburetor etc often use hex-head type its easy really put arm Resist urge severely torque down three things could happen could strip threads usually engine itself could shear fastener could break engine piece latter true lug-type fittings used rear crankcase covers Overtightening glow plugs also common mistake will almost always result stripping threads head rather plug wrenches allow quite bit pressure applied because design Two thoughts regarding engine revolve around replacing gasket 0-ring disassemble engine First costs almost nothing serves very important purpose does provide crushable seat absorb torque hut also seals preventing passage air aware air leaking engine through carburetor throats crankcase covers etc usually results difficulty getting engine adjust fuel/air mix causing lean run Some engines use gasket seal rely closely-machined parts achieve leads thought two times manufacturer will provide pattern plan order tightening fastenersespecially cylinder heads Heed instructions ignore may result warping head achieving proper sealing parts costs reliability compression power better nitromethane content fuel oil content tendency think nitro will produce hotter fuel power 76 Model Aviation * oil will create better lubrication Follow manufacturers recommendations As automobiles compression ratio other factors affect optimum operation Increasing performance requires juggling host factors compression type glow plug propeller size engine timing porting intake size etc Messing around can some cases drastically change engine performance must experiment change element time log what did Its like achieving perfect shade paint discover forgot list quantities basic colors used better comes controlsurface movement newcomer Most kits Almost-Ready-To-Fly models ARFs now include proper amount surface movement setup instructions Resist temptation think elevator rudder aileron going wave lets make really wave ignore suggested amounts go heavy will turn out like Professor Harold Hills warning Music Man Youve got trouble right River City other better thoughts weve eaten up space Just few quickies Dont overdo length first flights Youre going nervous enough prolonging agony Ten minutes absolute maxfive probably better go too long practice best mistakes Dont crank up plastic-covering iron beyond recommended heat level thinking will make covering stick better Youll just wind up learning repair hole melted middle wing nose gear tricycle-gear airplane doesnt have turn much ail Too much movement will make takeoff look like failed sobriety test front state highway patrol SERVO REVERSER Works AM FM PCM 7 radios 4 5 cells Install in- J line servo servo will move opposite directionl 50175025 weight 25 ounce EMS SR-2 connector $14 95 wired connectors tor $1995 EMS SR-2Y wired leg ot Y harness tor $2250 GEARAND DOOR SEQUENCER microprocessor driver device controls sequences landing gear mechanism landing gear doors Works air and/or 1 servo controlled systems Gear servo door servo travel time individually adjustable trom toll speed 11 seconds Gear doors may remain open ala P-47 close utter lowering gear ala P-Si Gear doesnt move until doors travel tally completed unit tor retract system Size 15015075 Less 1 ounce Includes servo connector receiver $4495 Glitch Stop/Noise Trap OS-I$1250 Glitch Stop/Noise Trap YHarness GS-1Y1500 NEW SRE-2000 Micro-Processor Reverser2495 NEW Beepo Flight 7imer 2995 NEW StopGoLightTM2495 Gear Door Cycler3495 Channel Failsafe3895 Opto-Isolated Electronic Switch3995 Dual E-S witch3995 Snitch3995 Autoretract U/C3995 NEW Multi-Mode Electronic Mixer4495 Glitch Buster/6 Channel Opto-Isolator7995 Twin Engine Sync System8995 NEW NanoMAXlndoorliltralightESC4495 NEW MicroMAX Speed 400 ESC w/BEC5995 Electronic Model Systems 22605 E La Palma Ave Suite 516 Yarba Linda CA 92887 Info Only 714-692-1393 Orders Only 800-845-8978 wwwemsjomaoom e mark@emsjomaCom ULTIMATEBATTERYBACKER BEST way insure reliable power model Use two packs Works standard 4 cell 5 cell GEL-CELL packs Battery K.. packs can ditterent capacity like 1200 600 150150 75 weight 8 ounce $4995 wired connectors $5995 DRIVER An opto-isolated glow drivor switch ensures against radio noise ON point easily adjustable user small screwdriver Size 1Sol5o75 Leso 1 ounce Supplied glow-plug wire connector User supplies own NICAD battery Includes servo connector receiver $4495 NEW MiniMAX4O ESC w/BECandBrake$9995 MiniMAX Original ESC w/Brake7995 Sport MAX ESC8995 SM-4 ESC9995 Heavy Duly Reversible Nautical Throttle8995 BBC-1 Ball Bearing Conversion 4- Futaba2595 BBC-2 Ball Bearing Conversion Futaba695 BBC-3 Ball Bearing Conversion 4 -Alitronics2595 BBC-4 Ball Bearing Conversion -Airtronics695 BBC-5 Ball Bearing Only JR etc 41995 BBC-6 Ball Bearing Only JR etc 1500 Aramid Kevlar 29 Rigging Cable -201000 #22 Servo Wire -3 cond 10- Fut orJR Colors800 #22 Battery Wire -2 conductor 10600 EMS/SANYO Battery PacksCALL EMS Connectors ExtensionsCALL July 1999 77 Additional EMS Jomar Products RC Flight Training Beginner advanced tailored individual long-time modeler full size airplane flight instruc tor will make progress fun easy during week stay beautiful far western North Carolina Write call information RC Flight Training 1635 Setawig Rd Brasstown NC 28902 828-389-8968 $300 Shipping Handling Per Order C4 Residents Add Sales Tax Oealer Inquiries Invited

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