7 This_Class B FF Cat III has done U Norman D Poti Editors Note As issue being assembled Niblite 584 won Class B Gas 1995 USOC/AMA FF Nats Congratulations Norm Poti another outstanding achievement iblite 584 developed competitive free flight gas model intended primarily Category III competition model reflects combination features Niblet FiC series famous Satellite designs represents state-of-the-art model intended experienced builder/flier has demonstrated its potential winning numerous awards 1993 United States Outdoor Championships model captured 40 Model Aviation I author record-setting model Niblite has won level competition Removable front end allows access pacifier tank 05 Max 25 DF turns 8 x 3 Potis Hangar fiberglass prop Thornbro Niblite wing uses geodetic structure box-type main spar ribs cut master Simplex airfoil template Category III national record completing 33 maxes total 80 minutes accomplishment represents pinnacle 29-year Free-Flight career resulted Niblites selection National Free Right Society NFFS Model Year objective build lightweight 600square-inch model could handle powerful OS Max 25 ducted fan engine long tail moments ample dihedral lead very stable consistent model flown auto rudder stab bunt 752 grams 265 ounces Niblite accelerates quickly under powera quality essential four-second Category III flyoff flightsand provides very buoyant glide Niblite weighs same FlC has 100 square inches wing 80% displacement flown 60% nitro 584 first flown 1990 original wing built open main spar no vertical webs covered Micafilm wing weighed 188 grams flown contest season proved too flexible could handle bending loads too weak torsion wing would wash out provide bunt-like pattern long engine runs stab fixed position aeroelastically induced bunt concept intriguing consistency could achieved wing stripped vertical spar webs added wing re covered MonoKote rebuilt wing October 1995 41 49 grams heavier produced very stable configuration wing stabilizer utilize 9% 6% simplex flat-bottom airfoils respectively airfoils based logarithmic spiral has property producing curve geometrically similar original cut length property invaluable building wing tapered planform allows ribs cut master rib curve combination airfoils along 25% stabilizer set 34-inch moment produces very stable power pattern lightly loaded wing produces impressively slow glide Lets get its construction CONSTRUCTION Anyone attempting build model should familiar basic construction unusual techniques procedures will provided Wing first glance wing construction appears overwhelming task therefore will covered some detail wing built five parts eliminates typical center joint associated stress concentration major bending torsional loads carried closed fully tapered box spar spar built single unit instead assembled integral part wing construction construction technique allows straight diagonal ribs carry through spar five-panel layout produces four dihedral joints wood sizes densities can tailored minimize weight still carrying loads Note follow wood sizes indicated plans Center main tip spar wood should 8-10 6-8 4-6 lbicubic ft respectively rest wing carries little load required define airfoil shape therefore other wing components should 4-6 lb wood 42 Model Aviation plate-style engine mount bolts front carbon fuselage Seelig multifunction timer controls engine shutdown auto rudder tube Floodoff line timer L-shaped bracket stab DT functions Note stout skid Rudder sheet-covered structure spring-loaded tab Loop around fuselage attaches stab controls DT angle Hammers stab glide power positions pivot rearward DT Stab covered clear 1h-mil Mylar Niblite 584 Type FE Class B Wingspan 711/2 inches flat Wing area 584 square inches Engine OS Max 25 Flying weight 265 ounces Construction Built-up Covering/finish MonoKote Mylar wing built straight board big enough mount panels board lightly sprayed 3M 77 contact adhesive plans stuck board familiar technique practice sticking removal procedure scraps plans sprayed 3M 77 covered waxed paper waxed paper sprayed 3M 77 last layer holds wing pieces place assembly occurs method allows fast construction use pins Construction begins sticking spar bottom leading edge trailing edge bottom plans Assure tight-fitting dihedral joints glue time Cut glue center section straight ribs place simplex airfoil easily tailored tapered portion wing Use main wing rib pattern cut six ribs center section rib tapered portion wing cut fit Shorter ribs use full maln rib spar notches pattern easily shortened thinned full-size rib placed plan its leading edge place trailing edge length cut size straightedge placed along bottom surface aligned bottom leading edge trailing edge tip rib sliced along line form new rib bottom rib placed plan location main spar trailing edge marked cut produces rib similar shape yet shorter length thickness main rib procedure repeated rib tapered portion wing Once comfortable trim-to-fit method full set ribs can quickly completed Remember cut pairsone wing half straight main panel ribs except dihedral joints now glued place using thick cyanoacrylate CyA glue panels stuck plan use long sanding block out minor imperfections rib shapes panels removed plans joined other proper dihedral angles hair dryer will soften 3M 77 panels stuck waxed paper partially built panels very flexible joined make very spongy structure panicremember side box spar place time CyA straight dihedral ribs place Lay structure flat board Starting center section cut fit glue diagonal ribs place Use rib-cutting procedure ouflined previously use length along diagonals thickness centerline main spar guide Tight joints main spar intersection add considerable strength structure diagonal ribs will slightly taller main ribs mid-span due geometry involved few strokes sanding block will yield smooth consistent fully tapered airfoil contour CyA spar tops trailing edge tops place Using plans guide notch ribs install stringer spars wing now lifted board repositioned Wheeis&Wmgsetc s4j z rn Now 1-800-896-2582 LANIERRC 1N J Orders Only Please! Wont UndersoldSid Shipping $495! Futaba Futaba 6VA Only $19299 JR PROPO JR -XF 622 Free Shipping$26999 Futaba 4NBFJRX-347 $399 JRX-388S $489 Only $13899JRPCM1OSX $989 5-148 SPECIAL olicy Meet beat 3 3999j advertised Price 12 O9eaaddlI rutana ervosGoldberg Glues 5148 Bulk1495JetSuper Slow SI48w/Hdwel695 z $649 S3001/metal25 Buy 3 & S3I01 microSave$SOea S3t02mini 52 9 53302 114 53 9 LJ 55I01BB 349 55lt2 Micro BB 499 59303 BB HT679 $1797 S9202 BB SHT5295 59403 BB SHS5295 new FutabaAccessories s NHP 27 DF 7 Ch Rec7799In Thin Med& Thick M CrystalsCull M Dual Cony2599 Oiileron Ext5 99 OECl3 Y Harness2 oz 49 tx baIt 6NFK3799 NT-4 Rx bat1699 Guaranteed freshest rcainer Cordl399If don see Asks Hitec/RCD ServosI 03005 SIdIt 99 IEpoxies 0422Pro1699 Min9o 0605Ultra3599 9 oz 0705Giants4299130Mm 9 OZ74 Specify Air Fut Jr 3Hr 9 Oz 74 u.oiuocrg Super Tote2199 Pro Tote2999 Glow Plug Specials Fox R/C Long 6 for 1299 12 1799 K&B RIC Long 6 1499 12 2299 Sullivan 3299/3599 5299 600/601 Dynatron Coverite 21st Century Iron 2899 McDaniel NiStarters l0l/20l1999/2299 IIPJNDER 1 Champion 45L 136 95 world Tnn 99 95 Windstar7695 Decathalon16695 Tiger Trainer 9995 qp pnoauci CO. INC Super Hots 8999 Malibu 6199 Aero-Star 40 6699 Aero-Star 60 I 1699 Mustang/Messerschmidtt zero7399 Sukhoi8299 Mustang 6011599 Corsair 408599 Cherokee 409699 ATc/p.rsns23499 i55tBERG Electra Dlx Mirage 550 Falcon Ill Super Chipmnk Ultimate Bipe Extra 300 Eagle2 Sophistd Lady Oentle Lady Anniver Cub Tiger 2 40 Tiger 2 60 Sukhoi Float Kit Ultracote Ljltracote LtltrncoteFlrscnt titracote Plun Ultracote PIn FIr 5199 5995 6199 10899 12399 l795 5495 3499 2895 6695 6195 8895 14395 3795 3 Roll Special Save SI OOlRoII $26 97 MoioK OTE Lowest Possible Prices Entire Line I 20% Off Retail ER hER GP ABC 4694 OP IS ABC 4994 SliP 25 ABC 5694 OP 40 ABC 5994 13P6lABC9494 RO2SABC8494 R036 ABC8994 R040 ABC9494 R046 ABC99 94 R061 4894 FASt21494 FA 65244 94 FA-91S 22694 fA120-S 37994 ISO 37994 Monthly Special Saito 150-GK etailOnly $6349540999 Add $13 upgrade Saito Golden Knight 3S 25PP7294 5 40PP7494 60Pttl994 40 SF 13794 46 SF 15794 40 BB STD 7499 40 BB DLX 7999 4SBB R/CRng8499 46 BB ABC 9499 50 BBR/C 9299 K&B 45 Sportater 65 Sportater 40 w/tnfl 61 R/C w/m Add 5495 5 H& Ins apta 80 0/5 pkgs mm 8795 2nd day& Next Day available COD arders avaitabte contineniat USA add $595 COD fee Prices cash prices CC sarchg t9% Money Orders ship ss4ihaai delay Atlow 14 days personal checks ctear Doe adverilsiag deadtines & circamsiances beyaad oar conirat avaitabitisy specs & prices sabjeci ra chaaee merchandise carries manafactarers warransy anty Returns subjecs restocking fee Wheels & Wings etc 762OLyndaIeAveSMmneapolisMN55423 1-800-896-2582 Orders Only Please! Information other inquiries call 1-612-861-6261 Mama Addronn___________________ Order City _____________________St Zip CodePhone__________ Form IltomDoncriotionPrice CCMOICheck_____Subtotal_________ Credit Card#________________ SalenTax:_______ EapShipping SignatureTOTAL $ 5699 6599 6799 8499 October 1995 43 NO OCR TEXT trailing edge Stab tilt provided position stab rest Attach wing completed fuselage epoxy stab rest place proper tilt Begin finishing front fuselage three coats Super Poxy filler sand thoroughly between coat Spray final coat filler sanding lighfly 600-grit paper before spraying final coat color Use Super Poxy paint sparingly can add weight quickly light coat thinned clear Super Poxy will give fuselage brilliant shine Final Assembly point model 95% complete important part building yet come Extreme care must given rigging final assembly details care will make model safe consistent brain model timer controls engine run auto rudder auto stab dethermalizer Doug Galbreath provides procedure modification care Seelig timersfollow exactly freeflight models demolished lost timerrelated failures other source lines used model 015 control line cable Make sure rigging lines terminated such catch corners wire arms Also assure DI wire does become caught winding-scroll handie handle can eliminated together winding tool used floodoff system must flawless failure airplane gone Make sure stab power glide positions positive lines apply enough tension properly seat stabilizer rudder Check travel VIT arms assure move away stabilizer completely Set DT angle shown plans make sure lines tangle could limit full travel Set timer functions test both quick-DT full-flight modes least 20 times shop Any failure mode must resolved now Set stabilizer position 00 relative wing power setting Set glide position two degrees relative wing belabor details section should also Once setup has completed can journey flying field confidence will return model intact Hying Begin first flying session series test glides stab rudder glide positions objective floating glide gentle right-hand turn Continue test glides power position objective shallow dive perfectly straight unfamiliar procedure take trimmed model glide power setting get experience Now set timer two-second engine run quick-DT second later Run engine ground until runs consistently testing floodoff quick-DT ground least four times Only after accomplishing ready first flight October1995 45 FAIL SAFES RAM has originated fail safes other RIO manufacturer Check out latest versions local hobby shop send stamped #10 envelope full info RAM 09BATTERY BACKER redundant baIt syst up 60 size model$3995 RAM 11LOW BATTERY ALARM audio visual 48V 96V2495 RAM 12LOW FUEL LIGHT gIG fuel monitor visible flight1995 RAM 17LOST PLANE FINDER up 80DB lOft ANY radio1995 RAM 18BIG AIRPLANE RF DE-GLITHER SYSTEM replaces 10 chokes895 RAM 22SIMPLE CYOLER discharges 48V & 96V batt up 600 MA1995 RAM 25BIG PLANE BATTERY BACKER 10 amp cap w/2 switch harnesses5995 RAM 26BIG BATTERY CYCLER discharges 48V bait up 4000 MA2495 RAM 49IGNITER 800 MA board driver/starter 20 & 21 engine4995 RAM 50IGNITER 1300 MA board driver/starter 35 & up engine4995 RAM 62SERVO FAIL SAFE adj sate point & delay waterproofable2495 unavailable locally send check money order full credit card info cost item plus $400 $500 foreignl immediate shipment Include full address UPS Sorry no COD m 229A E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073 Continued pnge 50 Premium Grade Learn fly planes private geld 3/4 oz 38W 10 yrd mm $250 yd Five 6 day course $350 Open year round Lower Prices 30 yds & up Weights Available Send SASE complete info Southwest RC Other Flying 2818 Carolina NE Albuquerque NM 17 Andrewe Drive Dalevile AL 36322 87110505-832-6394334 598-2287 1000 CST $1695 -Actual size shown -Vibration Resistant -Exellent Fuel Pressure & Smoke -Locking Basted Fittings 24Hr Order Hotline 805 943-7996 -Makes Fueling Eaier22nd Century Aero Products Inc -Airtight Resealable 2763 West Ave L Suite 295 -Glow Gasoline Lancaster CA 93536 -Actually Pays Itself A residents add 825% sales tax Add $300 Shipping Handling Within USA -Safety Seal Open Fuel ContainersMASTERCARD & VISA ACCEPTED -All Fittings Tough Nyloncpgn NiblitelPoti Continued page 45 Reset timer launch model straight up two-second run quick DT Gradually increase engine runs trimming straight up climb slight roll right model jumps out hand will impress experienced free-fighters first gliding flight set DT 20 seconds allows DT plenty altitude case glide position grossly off glide function malfunctions function check satisfactory dial glide flights longer duration model now competition-ready 584 powered stock 05 Max 25 ducted fan engine Using 60% intro engine turns Potis Hangar 8 x 3 fiberglass propeller 23000 rpm Never use plastic wood prop engine potential safety nearby spectators utmost importance model draws attention time flown both competitors spectators enjoy its spectacular performance final flyoff flights can attained thermal help Possible design improvements might consider decreasing wing thickness 8% lowering stabilizer area 20% shortening thinning out pylon and/or using smaller-diameter carbon tube meticulous builder might also remove 30-40 grams additional weight design has scaled up 750 square inch C-D Gas model has successfully begun earn its own reputation has also scaled down 3 10-squareinch F1J size three sizes provide author configuration almost AMA Gas event has gratifying see interest accolades model has garnished Please contact questions comments about its construction flying will impressed will pleased once Niblite 584 airborne Thermals 4Norman D Poti 5695 Marshall Rd Dayton OH 45429 Source List Carbon Tubes Ken Oliver 2213 El Cejo Circle Rancho Cordova CA 92041 Bob Waterman 4480 Northwest Wallowa Ct Portland OR 97229 Custom Machining Dub McCormick 3800 Shellbrook Ave Fort Worth TX 76109 Seelig Timers Doug Galbreath 2810 Cowell Blvd Davis CA 95616 50 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/10
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 50
7 This_Class B FF Cat III has done U Norman D Poti Editors Note As issue being assembled Niblite 584 won Class B Gas 1995 USOC/AMA FF Nats Congratulations Norm Poti another outstanding achievement iblite 584 developed competitive free flight gas model intended primarily Category III competition model reflects combination features Niblet FiC series famous Satellite designs represents state-of-the-art model intended experienced builder/flier has demonstrated its potential winning numerous awards 1993 United States Outdoor Championships model captured 40 Model Aviation I author record-setting model Niblite has won level competition Removable front end allows access pacifier tank 05 Max 25 DF turns 8 x 3 Potis Hangar fiberglass prop Thornbro Niblite wing uses geodetic structure box-type main spar ribs cut master Simplex airfoil template Category III national record completing 33 maxes total 80 minutes accomplishment represents pinnacle 29-year Free-Flight career resulted Niblites selection National Free Right Society NFFS Model Year objective build lightweight 600square-inch model could handle powerful OS Max 25 ducted fan engine long tail moments ample dihedral lead very stable consistent model flown auto rudder stab bunt 752 grams 265 ounces Niblite accelerates quickly under powera quality essential four-second Category III flyoff flightsand provides very buoyant glide Niblite weighs same FlC has 100 square inches wing 80% displacement flown 60% nitro 584 first flown 1990 original wing built open main spar no vertical webs covered Micafilm wing weighed 188 grams flown contest season proved too flexible could handle bending loads too weak torsion wing would wash out provide bunt-like pattern long engine runs stab fixed position aeroelastically induced bunt concept intriguing consistency could achieved wing stripped vertical spar webs added wing re covered MonoKote rebuilt wing October 1995 41 49 grams heavier produced very stable configuration wing stabilizer utilize 9% 6% simplex flat-bottom airfoils respectively airfoils based logarithmic spiral has property producing curve geometrically similar original cut length property invaluable building wing tapered planform allows ribs cut master rib curve combination airfoils along 25% stabilizer set 34-inch moment produces very stable power pattern lightly loaded wing produces impressively slow glide Lets get its construction CONSTRUCTION Anyone attempting build model should familiar basic construction unusual techniques procedures will provided Wing first glance wing construction appears overwhelming task therefore will covered some detail wing built five parts eliminates typical center joint associated stress concentration major bending torsional loads carried closed fully tapered box spar spar built single unit instead assembled integral part wing construction construction technique allows straight diagonal ribs carry through spar five-panel layout produces four dihedral joints wood sizes densities can tailored minimize weight still carrying loads Note follow wood sizes indicated plans Center main tip spar wood should 8-10 6-8 4-6 lbicubic ft respectively rest wing carries little load required define airfoil shape therefore other wing components should 4-6 lb wood 42 Model Aviation plate-style engine mount bolts front carbon fuselage Seelig multifunction timer controls engine shutdown auto rudder tube Floodoff line timer L-shaped bracket stab DT functions Note stout skid Rudder sheet-covered structure spring-loaded tab Loop around fuselage attaches stab controls DT angle Hammers stab glide power positions pivot rearward DT Stab covered clear 1h-mil Mylar Niblite 584 Type FE Class B Wingspan 711/2 inches flat Wing area 584 square inches Engine OS Max 25 Flying weight 265 ounces Construction Built-up Covering/finish MonoKote Mylar wing built straight board big enough mount panels board lightly sprayed 3M 77 contact adhesive plans stuck board familiar technique practice sticking removal procedure scraps plans sprayed 3M 77 covered waxed paper waxed paper sprayed 3M 77 last layer holds wing pieces place assembly occurs method allows fast construction use pins Construction begins sticking spar bottom leading edge trailing edge bottom plans Assure tight-fitting dihedral joints glue time Cut glue center section straight ribs place simplex airfoil easily tailored tapered portion wing Use main wing rib pattern cut six ribs center section rib tapered portion wing cut fit Shorter ribs use full maln rib spar notches pattern easily shortened thinned full-size rib placed plan its leading edge place trailing edge length cut size straightedge placed along bottom surface aligned bottom leading edge trailing edge tip rib sliced along line form new rib bottom rib placed plan location main spar trailing edge marked cut produces rib similar shape yet shorter length thickness main rib procedure repeated rib tapered portion wing Once comfortable trim-to-fit method full set ribs can quickly completed Remember cut pairsone wing half straight main panel ribs except dihedral joints now glued place using thick cyanoacrylate CyA glue panels stuck plan use long sanding block out minor imperfections rib shapes panels removed plans joined other proper dihedral angles hair dryer will soften 3M 77 panels stuck waxed paper partially built panels very flexible joined make very spongy structure panicremember side box spar place time CyA straight dihedral ribs place Lay structure flat board Starting center section cut fit glue diagonal ribs place Use rib-cutting procedure ouflined previously use length along diagonals thickness centerline main spar guide Tight joints main spar intersection add considerable strength structure diagonal ribs will slightly taller main ribs mid-span due geometry involved few strokes sanding block will yield smooth consistent fully tapered airfoil contour CyA spar tops trailing edge tops place Using plans guide notch ribs install stringer spars wing now lifted board repositioned Wheeis&Wmgsetc s4j z rn Now 1-800-896-2582 LANIERRC 1N J Orders Only Please! Wont UndersoldSid Shipping $495! Futaba Futaba 6VA Only $19299 JR PROPO JR -XF 622 Free Shipping$26999 Futaba 4NBFJRX-347 $399 JRX-388S $489 Only $13899JRPCM1OSX $989 5-148 SPECIAL olicy Meet beat 3 3999j advertised Price 12 O9eaaddlI rutana ervosGoldberg Glues 5148 Bulk1495JetSuper Slow SI48w/Hdwel695 z $649 S3001/metal25 Buy 3 & S3I01 microSave$SOea S3t02mini 52 9 53302 114 53 9 LJ 55I01BB 349 55lt2 Micro BB 499 59303 BB HT679 $1797 S9202 BB SHT5295 59403 BB SHS5295 new FutabaAccessories s NHP 27 DF 7 Ch Rec7799In Thin Med& Thick M CrystalsCull M Dual Cony2599 Oiileron Ext5 99 OECl3 Y Harness2 oz 49 tx baIt 6NFK3799 NT-4 Rx bat1699 Guaranteed freshest rcainer Cordl399If don see Asks Hitec/RCD ServosI 03005 SIdIt 99 IEpoxies 0422Pro1699 Min9o 0605Ultra3599 9 oz 0705Giants4299130Mm 9 OZ74 Specify Air Fut Jr 3Hr 9 Oz 74 u.oiuocrg Super Tote2199 Pro Tote2999 Glow Plug Specials Fox R/C Long 6 for 1299 12 1799 K&B RIC Long 6 1499 12 2299 Sullivan 3299/3599 5299 600/601 Dynatron Coverite 21st Century Iron 2899 McDaniel NiStarters l0l/20l1999/2299 IIPJNDER 1 Champion 45L 136 95 world Tnn 99 95 Windstar7695 Decathalon16695 Tiger Trainer 9995 qp pnoauci CO. INC Super Hots 8999 Malibu 6199 Aero-Star 40 6699 Aero-Star 60 I 1699 Mustang/Messerschmidtt zero7399 Sukhoi8299 Mustang 6011599 Corsair 408599 Cherokee 409699 ATc/p.rsns23499 i55tBERG Electra Dlx Mirage 550 Falcon Ill Super Chipmnk Ultimate Bipe Extra 300 Eagle2 Sophistd Lady Oentle Lady Anniver Cub Tiger 2 40 Tiger 2 60 Sukhoi Float Kit Ultracote Ljltracote LtltrncoteFlrscnt titracote Plun Ultracote PIn FIr 5199 5995 6199 10899 12399 l795 5495 3499 2895 6695 6195 8895 14395 3795 3 Roll Special Save SI OOlRoII $26 97 MoioK OTE Lowest Possible Prices Entire Line I 20% Off Retail ER hER GP ABC 4694 OP IS ABC 4994 SliP 25 ABC 5694 OP 40 ABC 5994 13P6lABC9494 RO2SABC8494 R036 ABC8994 R040 ABC9494 R046 ABC99 94 R061 4894 FASt21494 FA 65244 94 FA-91S 22694 fA120-S 37994 ISO 37994 Monthly Special Saito 150-GK etailOnly $6349540999 Add $13 upgrade Saito Golden Knight 3S 25PP7294 5 40PP7494 60Pttl994 40 SF 13794 46 SF 15794 40 BB STD 7499 40 BB DLX 7999 4SBB R/CRng8499 46 BB ABC 9499 50 BBR/C 9299 K&B 45 Sportater 65 Sportater 40 w/tnfl 61 R/C w/m Add 5495 5 H& Ins apta 80 0/5 pkgs mm 8795 2nd day& Next Day available COD arders avaitabte contineniat USA add $595 COD fee Prices cash prices CC sarchg t9% Money Orders ship ss4ihaai delay Atlow 14 days personal checks ctear Doe adverilsiag deadtines & circamsiances beyaad oar conirat avaitabitisy specs & prices sabjeci ra chaaee merchandise carries manafactarers warransy anty Returns subjecs restocking fee Wheels & Wings etc 762OLyndaIeAveSMmneapolisMN55423 1-800-896-2582 Orders Only Please! Information other inquiries call 1-612-861-6261 Mama Addronn___________________ Order City _____________________St Zip CodePhone__________ Form IltomDoncriotionPrice CCMOICheck_____Subtotal_________ Credit Card#________________ SalenTax:_______ EapShipping SignatureTOTAL $ 5699 6599 6799 8499 October 1995 43 NO OCR TEXT trailing edge Stab tilt provided position stab rest Attach wing completed fuselage epoxy stab rest place proper tilt Begin finishing front fuselage three coats Super Poxy filler sand thoroughly between coat Spray final coat filler sanding lighfly 600-grit paper before spraying final coat color Use Super Poxy paint sparingly can add weight quickly light coat thinned clear Super Poxy will give fuselage brilliant shine Final Assembly point model 95% complete important part building yet come Extreme care must given rigging final assembly details care will make model safe consistent brain model timer controls engine run auto rudder auto stab dethermalizer Doug Galbreath provides procedure modification care Seelig timersfollow exactly freeflight models demolished lost timerrelated failures other source lines used model 015 control line cable Make sure rigging lines terminated such catch corners wire arms Also assure DI wire does become caught winding-scroll handie handle can eliminated together winding tool used floodoff system must flawless failure airplane gone Make sure stab power glide positions positive lines apply enough tension properly seat stabilizer rudder Check travel VIT arms assure move away stabilizer completely Set DT angle shown plans make sure lines tangle could limit full travel Set timer functions test both quick-DT full-flight modes least 20 times shop Any failure mode must resolved now Set stabilizer position 00 relative wing power setting Set glide position two degrees relative wing belabor details section should also Once setup has completed can journey flying field confidence will return model intact Hying Begin first flying session series test glides stab rudder glide positions objective floating glide gentle right-hand turn Continue test glides power position objective shallow dive perfectly straight unfamiliar procedure take trimmed model glide power setting get experience Now set timer two-second engine run quick-DT second later Run engine ground until runs consistently testing floodoff quick-DT ground least four times Only after accomplishing ready first flight October1995 45 FAIL SAFES RAM has originated fail safes other RIO manufacturer Check out latest versions local hobby shop send stamped #10 envelope full info RAM 09BATTERY BACKER redundant baIt syst up 60 size model$3995 RAM 11LOW BATTERY ALARM audio visual 48V 96V2495 RAM 12LOW FUEL LIGHT gIG fuel monitor visible flight1995 RAM 17LOST PLANE FINDER up 80DB lOft ANY radio1995 RAM 18BIG AIRPLANE RF DE-GLITHER SYSTEM replaces 10 chokes895 RAM 22SIMPLE CYOLER discharges 48V & 96V batt up 600 MA1995 RAM 25BIG PLANE BATTERY BACKER 10 amp cap w/2 switch harnesses5995 RAM 26BIG BATTERY CYCLER discharges 48V bait up 4000 MA2495 RAM 49IGNITER 800 MA board driver/starter 20 & 21 engine4995 RAM 50IGNITER 1300 MA board driver/starter 35 & up engine4995 RAM 62SERVO FAIL SAFE adj sate point & delay waterproofable2495 unavailable locally send check money order full credit card info cost item plus $400 $500 foreignl immediate shipment Include full address UPS Sorry no COD m 229A E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073 Continued pnge 50 Premium Grade Learn fly planes private geld 3/4 oz 38W 10 yrd mm $250 yd Five 6 day course $350 Open year round Lower Prices 30 yds & up Weights Available Send SASE complete info Southwest RC Other Flying 2818 Carolina NE Albuquerque NM 17 Andrewe Drive Dalevile AL 36322 87110505-832-6394334 598-2287 1000 CST $1695 -Actual size shown -Vibration Resistant -Exellent Fuel Pressure & Smoke -Locking Basted Fittings 24Hr Order Hotline 805 943-7996 -Makes Fueling Eaier22nd Century Aero Products Inc -Airtight Resealable 2763 West Ave L Suite 295 -Glow Gasoline Lancaster CA 93536 -Actually Pays Itself A residents add 825% sales tax Add $300 Shipping Handling Within USA -Safety Seal Open Fuel ContainersMASTERCARD & VISA ACCEPTED -All Fittings Tough Nyloncpgn NiblitelPoti Continued page 45 Reset timer launch model straight up two-second run quick DT Gradually increase engine runs trimming straight up climb slight roll right model jumps out hand will impress experienced free-fighters first gliding flight set DT 20 seconds allows DT plenty altitude case glide position grossly off glide function malfunctions function check satisfactory dial glide flights longer duration model now competition-ready 584 powered stock 05 Max 25 ducted fan engine Using 60% intro engine turns Potis Hangar 8 x 3 fiberglass propeller 23000 rpm Never use plastic wood prop engine potential safety nearby spectators utmost importance model draws attention time flown both competitors spectators enjoy its spectacular performance final flyoff flights can attained thermal help Possible design improvements might consider decreasing wing thickness 8% lowering stabilizer area 20% shortening thinning out pylon and/or using smaller-diameter carbon tube meticulous builder might also remove 30-40 grams additional weight design has scaled up 750 square inch C-D Gas model has successfully begun earn its own reputation has also scaled down 3 10-squareinch F1J size three sizes provide author configuration almost AMA Gas event has gratifying see interest accolades model has garnished Please contact questions comments about its construction flying will impressed will pleased once Niblite 584 airborne Thermals 4Norman D Poti 5695 Marshall Rd Dayton OH 45429 Source List Carbon Tubes Ken Oliver 2213 El Cejo Circle Rancho Cordova CA 92041 Bob Waterman 4480 Northwest Wallowa Ct Portland OR 97229 Custom Machining Dub McCormick 3800 Shellbrook Ave Fort Worth TX 76109 Seelig Timers Doug Galbreath 2810 Cowell Blvd Davis CA 95616 50 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/10
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 50
7 This_Class B FF Cat III has done U Norman D Poti Editors Note As issue being assembled Niblite 584 won Class B Gas 1995 USOC/AMA FF Nats Congratulations Norm Poti another outstanding achievement iblite 584 developed competitive free flight gas model intended primarily Category III competition model reflects combination features Niblet FiC series famous Satellite designs represents state-of-the-art model intended experienced builder/flier has demonstrated its potential winning numerous awards 1993 United States Outdoor Championships model captured 40 Model Aviation I author record-setting model Niblite has won level competition Removable front end allows access pacifier tank 05 Max 25 DF turns 8 x 3 Potis Hangar fiberglass prop Thornbro Niblite wing uses geodetic structure box-type main spar ribs cut master Simplex airfoil template Category III national record completing 33 maxes total 80 minutes accomplishment represents pinnacle 29-year Free-Flight career resulted Niblites selection National Free Right Society NFFS Model Year objective build lightweight 600square-inch model could handle powerful OS Max 25 ducted fan engine long tail moments ample dihedral lead very stable consistent model flown auto rudder stab bunt 752 grams 265 ounces Niblite accelerates quickly under powera quality essential four-second Category III flyoff flightsand provides very buoyant glide Niblite weighs same FlC has 100 square inches wing 80% displacement flown 60% nitro 584 first flown 1990 original wing built open main spar no vertical webs covered Micafilm wing weighed 188 grams flown contest season proved too flexible could handle bending loads too weak torsion wing would wash out provide bunt-like pattern long engine runs stab fixed position aeroelastically induced bunt concept intriguing consistency could achieved wing stripped vertical spar webs added wing re covered MonoKote rebuilt wing October 1995 41 49 grams heavier produced very stable configuration wing stabilizer utilize 9% 6% simplex flat-bottom airfoils respectively airfoils based logarithmic spiral has property producing curve geometrically similar original cut length property invaluable building wing tapered planform allows ribs cut master rib curve combination airfoils along 25% stabilizer set 34-inch moment produces very stable power pattern lightly loaded wing produces impressively slow glide Lets get its construction CONSTRUCTION Anyone attempting build model should familiar basic construction unusual techniques procedures will provided Wing first glance wing construction appears overwhelming task therefore will covered some detail wing built five parts eliminates typical center joint associated stress concentration major bending torsional loads carried closed fully tapered box spar spar built single unit instead assembled integral part wing construction construction technique allows straight diagonal ribs carry through spar five-panel layout produces four dihedral joints wood sizes densities can tailored minimize weight still carrying loads Note follow wood sizes indicated plans Center main tip spar wood should 8-10 6-8 4-6 lbicubic ft respectively rest wing carries little load required define airfoil shape therefore other wing components should 4-6 lb wood 42 Model Aviation plate-style engine mount bolts front carbon fuselage Seelig multifunction timer controls engine shutdown auto rudder tube Floodoff line timer L-shaped bracket stab DT functions Note stout skid Rudder sheet-covered structure spring-loaded tab Loop around fuselage attaches stab controls DT angle Hammers stab glide power positions pivot rearward DT Stab covered clear 1h-mil Mylar Niblite 584 Type FE Class B Wingspan 711/2 inches flat Wing area 584 square inches Engine OS Max 25 Flying weight 265 ounces Construction Built-up Covering/finish MonoKote Mylar wing built straight board big enough mount panels board lightly sprayed 3M 77 contact adhesive plans stuck board familiar technique practice sticking removal procedure scraps plans sprayed 3M 77 covered waxed paper waxed paper sprayed 3M 77 last layer holds wing pieces place assembly occurs method allows fast construction use pins Construction begins sticking spar bottom leading edge trailing edge bottom plans Assure tight-fitting dihedral joints glue time Cut glue center section straight ribs place simplex airfoil easily tailored tapered portion wing Use main wing rib pattern cut six ribs center section rib tapered portion wing cut fit Shorter ribs use full maln rib spar notches pattern easily shortened thinned full-size rib placed plan its leading edge place trailing edge length cut size straightedge placed along bottom surface aligned bottom leading edge trailing edge tip rib sliced along line form new rib bottom rib placed plan location main spar trailing edge marked cut produces rib similar shape yet shorter length thickness main rib procedure repeated rib tapered portion wing Once comfortable trim-to-fit method full set ribs can quickly completed Remember cut pairsone wing half straight main panel ribs except dihedral joints now glued place using thick cyanoacrylate CyA glue panels stuck plan use long sanding block out minor imperfections rib shapes panels removed plans joined other proper dihedral angles hair dryer will soften 3M 77 panels stuck waxed paper partially built panels very flexible joined make very spongy structure panicremember side box spar place time CyA straight dihedral ribs place Lay structure flat board Starting center section cut fit glue diagonal ribs place Use rib-cutting procedure ouflined previously use length along diagonals thickness centerline main spar guide Tight joints main spar intersection add considerable strength structure diagonal ribs will slightly taller main ribs mid-span due geometry involved few strokes sanding block will yield smooth consistent fully tapered airfoil contour CyA spar tops trailing edge tops place Using plans guide notch ribs install stringer spars wing now lifted board repositioned Wheeis&Wmgsetc s4j z rn Now 1-800-896-2582 LANIERRC 1N J Orders Only Please! Wont UndersoldSid Shipping $495! Futaba Futaba 6VA Only $19299 JR PROPO JR -XF 622 Free Shipping$26999 Futaba 4NBFJRX-347 $399 JRX-388S $489 Only $13899JRPCM1OSX $989 5-148 SPECIAL olicy Meet beat 3 3999j advertised Price 12 O9eaaddlI rutana ervosGoldberg Glues 5148 Bulk1495JetSuper Slow SI48w/Hdwel695 z $649 S3001/metal25 Buy 3 & S3I01 microSave$SOea S3t02mini 52 9 53302 114 53 9 LJ 55I01BB 349 55lt2 Micro BB 499 59303 BB HT679 $1797 S9202 BB SHT5295 59403 BB SHS5295 new FutabaAccessories s NHP 27 DF 7 Ch Rec7799In Thin Med& Thick M CrystalsCull M Dual Cony2599 Oiileron Ext5 99 OECl3 Y Harness2 oz 49 tx baIt 6NFK3799 NT-4 Rx bat1699 Guaranteed freshest rcainer Cordl399If don see Asks Hitec/RCD ServosI 03005 SIdIt 99 IEpoxies 0422Pro1699 Min9o 0605Ultra3599 9 oz 0705Giants4299130Mm 9 OZ74 Specify Air Fut Jr 3Hr 9 Oz 74 u.oiuocrg Super Tote2199 Pro Tote2999 Glow Plug Specials Fox R/C Long 6 for 1299 12 1799 K&B RIC Long 6 1499 12 2299 Sullivan 3299/3599 5299 600/601 Dynatron Coverite 21st Century Iron 2899 McDaniel NiStarters l0l/20l1999/2299 IIPJNDER 1 Champion 45L 136 95 world Tnn 99 95 Windstar7695 Decathalon16695 Tiger Trainer 9995 qp pnoauci CO. INC Super Hots 8999 Malibu 6199 Aero-Star 40 6699 Aero-Star 60 I 1699 Mustang/Messerschmidtt zero7399 Sukhoi8299 Mustang 6011599 Corsair 408599 Cherokee 409699 ATc/p.rsns23499 i55tBERG Electra Dlx Mirage 550 Falcon Ill Super Chipmnk Ultimate Bipe Extra 300 Eagle2 Sophistd Lady Oentle Lady Anniver Cub Tiger 2 40 Tiger 2 60 Sukhoi Float Kit Ultracote Ljltracote LtltrncoteFlrscnt titracote Plun Ultracote PIn FIr 5199 5995 6199 10899 12399 l795 5495 3499 2895 6695 6195 8895 14395 3795 3 Roll Special Save SI OOlRoII $26 97 MoioK OTE Lowest Possible Prices Entire Line I 20% Off Retail ER hER GP ABC 4694 OP IS ABC 4994 SliP 25 ABC 5694 OP 40 ABC 5994 13P6lABC9494 RO2SABC8494 R036 ABC8994 R040 ABC9494 R046 ABC99 94 R061 4894 FASt21494 FA 65244 94 FA-91S 22694 fA120-S 37994 ISO 37994 Monthly Special Saito 150-GK etailOnly $6349540999 Add $13 upgrade Saito Golden Knight 3S 25PP7294 5 40PP7494 60Pttl994 40 SF 13794 46 SF 15794 40 BB STD 7499 40 BB DLX 7999 4SBB R/CRng8499 46 BB ABC 9499 50 BBR/C 9299 K&B 45 Sportater 65 Sportater 40 w/tnfl 61 R/C w/m Add 5495 5 H& Ins apta 80 0/5 pkgs mm 8795 2nd day& Next Day available COD arders avaitabte contineniat USA add $595 COD fee Prices cash prices CC sarchg t9% Money Orders ship ss4ihaai delay Atlow 14 days personal checks ctear Doe adverilsiag deadtines & circamsiances beyaad oar conirat avaitabitisy specs & prices sabjeci ra chaaee merchandise carries manafactarers warransy anty Returns subjecs restocking fee Wheels & Wings etc 762OLyndaIeAveSMmneapolisMN55423 1-800-896-2582 Orders Only Please! Information other inquiries call 1-612-861-6261 Mama Addronn___________________ Order City _____________________St Zip CodePhone__________ Form IltomDoncriotionPrice CCMOICheck_____Subtotal_________ Credit Card#________________ SalenTax:_______ EapShipping SignatureTOTAL $ 5699 6599 6799 8499 October 1995 43 NO OCR TEXT trailing edge Stab tilt provided position stab rest Attach wing completed fuselage epoxy stab rest place proper tilt Begin finishing front fuselage three coats Super Poxy filler sand thoroughly between coat Spray final coat filler sanding lighfly 600-grit paper before spraying final coat color Use Super Poxy paint sparingly can add weight quickly light coat thinned clear Super Poxy will give fuselage brilliant shine Final Assembly point model 95% complete important part building yet come Extreme care must given rigging final assembly details care will make model safe consistent brain model timer controls engine run auto rudder auto stab dethermalizer Doug Galbreath provides procedure modification care Seelig timersfollow exactly freeflight models demolished lost timerrelated failures other source lines used model 015 control line cable Make sure rigging lines terminated such catch corners wire arms Also assure DI wire does become caught winding-scroll handie handle can eliminated together winding tool used floodoff system must flawless failure airplane gone Make sure stab power glide positions positive lines apply enough tension properly seat stabilizer rudder Check travel VIT arms assure move away stabilizer completely Set DT angle shown plans make sure lines tangle could limit full travel Set timer functions test both quick-DT full-flight modes least 20 times shop Any failure mode must resolved now Set stabilizer position 00 relative wing power setting Set glide position two degrees relative wing belabor details section should also Once setup has completed can journey flying field confidence will return model intact Hying Begin first flying session series test glides stab rudder glide positions objective floating glide gentle right-hand turn Continue test glides power position objective shallow dive perfectly straight unfamiliar procedure take trimmed model glide power setting get experience Now set timer two-second engine run quick-DT second later Run engine ground until runs consistently testing floodoff quick-DT ground least four times Only after accomplishing ready first flight October1995 45 FAIL SAFES RAM has originated fail safes other RIO manufacturer Check out latest versions local hobby shop send stamped #10 envelope full info RAM 09BATTERY BACKER redundant baIt syst up 60 size model$3995 RAM 11LOW BATTERY ALARM audio visual 48V 96V2495 RAM 12LOW FUEL LIGHT gIG fuel monitor visible flight1995 RAM 17LOST PLANE FINDER up 80DB lOft ANY radio1995 RAM 18BIG AIRPLANE RF DE-GLITHER SYSTEM replaces 10 chokes895 RAM 22SIMPLE CYOLER discharges 48V & 96V batt up 600 MA1995 RAM 25BIG PLANE BATTERY BACKER 10 amp cap w/2 switch harnesses5995 RAM 26BIG BATTERY CYCLER discharges 48V bait up 4000 MA2495 RAM 49IGNITER 800 MA board driver/starter 20 & 21 engine4995 RAM 50IGNITER 1300 MA board driver/starter 35 & up engine4995 RAM 62SERVO FAIL SAFE adj sate point & delay waterproofable2495 unavailable locally send check money order full credit card info cost item plus $400 $500 foreignl immediate shipment Include full address UPS Sorry no COD m 229A E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073 Continued pnge 50 Premium Grade Learn fly planes private geld 3/4 oz 38W 10 yrd mm $250 yd Five 6 day course $350 Open year round Lower Prices 30 yds & up Weights Available Send SASE complete info Southwest RC Other Flying 2818 Carolina NE Albuquerque NM 17 Andrewe Drive Dalevile AL 36322 87110505-832-6394334 598-2287 1000 CST $1695 -Actual size shown -Vibration Resistant -Exellent Fuel Pressure & Smoke -Locking Basted Fittings 24Hr Order Hotline 805 943-7996 -Makes Fueling Eaier22nd Century Aero Products Inc -Airtight Resealable 2763 West Ave L Suite 295 -Glow Gasoline Lancaster CA 93536 -Actually Pays Itself A residents add 825% sales tax Add $300 Shipping Handling Within USA -Safety Seal Open Fuel ContainersMASTERCARD & VISA ACCEPTED -All Fittings Tough Nyloncpgn NiblitelPoti Continued page 45 Reset timer launch model straight up two-second run quick DT Gradually increase engine runs trimming straight up climb slight roll right model jumps out hand will impress experienced free-fighters first gliding flight set DT 20 seconds allows DT plenty altitude case glide position grossly off glide function malfunctions function check satisfactory dial glide flights longer duration model now competition-ready 584 powered stock 05 Max 25 ducted fan engine Using 60% intro engine turns Potis Hangar 8 x 3 fiberglass propeller 23000 rpm Never use plastic wood prop engine potential safety nearby spectators utmost importance model draws attention time flown both competitors spectators enjoy its spectacular performance final flyoff flights can attained thermal help Possible design improvements might consider decreasing wing thickness 8% lowering stabilizer area 20% shortening thinning out pylon and/or using smaller-diameter carbon tube meticulous builder might also remove 30-40 grams additional weight design has scaled up 750 square inch C-D Gas model has successfully begun earn its own reputation has also scaled down 3 10-squareinch F1J size three sizes provide author configuration almost AMA Gas event has gratifying see interest accolades model has garnished Please contact questions comments about its construction flying will impressed will pleased once Niblite 584 airborne Thermals 4Norman D Poti 5695 Marshall Rd Dayton OH 45429 Source List Carbon Tubes Ken Oliver 2213 El Cejo Circle Rancho Cordova CA 92041 Bob Waterman 4480 Northwest Wallowa Ct Portland OR 97229 Custom Machining Dub McCormick 3800 Shellbrook Ave Fort Worth TX 76109 Seelig Timers Doug Galbreath 2810 Cowell Blvd Davis CA 95616 50 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/10
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 50
7 This_Class B FF Cat III has done U Norman D Poti Editors Note As issue being assembled Niblite 584 won Class B Gas 1995 USOC/AMA FF Nats Congratulations Norm Poti another outstanding achievement iblite 584 developed competitive free flight gas model intended primarily Category III competition model reflects combination features Niblet FiC series famous Satellite designs represents state-of-the-art model intended experienced builder/flier has demonstrated its potential winning numerous awards 1993 United States Outdoor Championships model captured 40 Model Aviation I author record-setting model Niblite has won level competition Removable front end allows access pacifier tank 05 Max 25 DF turns 8 x 3 Potis Hangar fiberglass prop Thornbro Niblite wing uses geodetic structure box-type main spar ribs cut master Simplex airfoil template Category III national record completing 33 maxes total 80 minutes accomplishment represents pinnacle 29-year Free-Flight career resulted Niblites selection National Free Right Society NFFS Model Year objective build lightweight 600square-inch model could handle powerful OS Max 25 ducted fan engine long tail moments ample dihedral lead very stable consistent model flown auto rudder stab bunt 752 grams 265 ounces Niblite accelerates quickly under powera quality essential four-second Category III flyoff flightsand provides very buoyant glide Niblite weighs same FlC has 100 square inches wing 80% displacement flown 60% nitro 584 first flown 1990 original wing built open main spar no vertical webs covered Micafilm wing weighed 188 grams flown contest season proved too flexible could handle bending loads too weak torsion wing would wash out provide bunt-like pattern long engine runs stab fixed position aeroelastically induced bunt concept intriguing consistency could achieved wing stripped vertical spar webs added wing re covered MonoKote rebuilt wing October 1995 41 49 grams heavier produced very stable configuration wing stabilizer utilize 9% 6% simplex flat-bottom airfoils respectively airfoils based logarithmic spiral has property producing curve geometrically similar original cut length property invaluable building wing tapered planform allows ribs cut master rib curve combination airfoils along 25% stabilizer set 34-inch moment produces very stable power pattern lightly loaded wing produces impressively slow glide Lets get its construction CONSTRUCTION Anyone attempting build model should familiar basic construction unusual techniques procedures will provided Wing first glance wing construction appears overwhelming task therefore will covered some detail wing built five parts eliminates typical center joint associated stress concentration major bending torsional loads carried closed fully tapered box spar spar built single unit instead assembled integral part wing construction construction technique allows straight diagonal ribs carry through spar five-panel layout produces four dihedral joints wood sizes densities can tailored minimize weight still carrying loads Note follow wood sizes indicated plans Center main tip spar wood should 8-10 6-8 4-6 lbicubic ft respectively rest wing carries little load required define airfoil shape therefore other wing components should 4-6 lb wood 42 Model Aviation plate-style engine mount bolts front carbon fuselage Seelig multifunction timer controls engine shutdown auto rudder tube Floodoff line timer L-shaped bracket stab DT functions Note stout skid Rudder sheet-covered structure spring-loaded tab Loop around fuselage attaches stab controls DT angle Hammers stab glide power positions pivot rearward DT Stab covered clear 1h-mil Mylar Niblite 584 Type FE Class B Wingspan 711/2 inches flat Wing area 584 square inches Engine OS Max 25 Flying weight 265 ounces Construction Built-up Covering/finish MonoKote Mylar wing built straight board big enough mount panels board lightly sprayed 3M 77 contact adhesive plans stuck board familiar technique practice sticking removal procedure scraps plans sprayed 3M 77 covered waxed paper waxed paper sprayed 3M 77 last layer holds wing pieces place assembly occurs method allows fast construction use pins Construction begins sticking spar bottom leading edge trailing edge bottom plans Assure tight-fitting dihedral joints glue time Cut glue center section straight ribs place simplex airfoil easily tailored tapered portion wing Use main wing rib pattern cut six ribs center section rib tapered portion wing cut fit Shorter ribs use full maln rib spar notches pattern easily shortened thinned full-size rib placed plan its leading edge place trailing edge length cut size straightedge placed along bottom surface aligned bottom leading edge trailing edge tip rib sliced along line form new rib bottom rib placed plan location main spar trailing edge marked cut produces rib similar shape yet shorter length thickness main rib procedure repeated rib tapered portion wing Once comfortable trim-to-fit method full set ribs can quickly completed Remember cut pairsone wing half straight main panel ribs except dihedral joints now glued place using thick cyanoacrylate CyA glue panels stuck plan use long sanding block out minor imperfections rib shapes panels removed plans joined other proper dihedral angles hair dryer will soften 3M 77 panels stuck waxed paper partially built panels very flexible joined make very spongy structure panicremember side box spar place time CyA straight dihedral ribs place Lay structure flat board Starting center section cut fit glue diagonal ribs place Use rib-cutting procedure ouflined previously use length along diagonals thickness centerline main spar guide Tight joints main spar intersection add considerable strength structure diagonal ribs will slightly taller main ribs mid-span due geometry involved few strokes sanding block will yield smooth consistent fully tapered airfoil contour CyA spar tops trailing edge tops place Using plans guide notch ribs install stringer spars wing now lifted board repositioned Wheeis&Wmgsetc s4j z rn Now 1-800-896-2582 LANIERRC 1N J Orders Only Please! Wont UndersoldSid Shipping $495! Futaba Futaba 6VA Only $19299 JR PROPO JR -XF 622 Free Shipping$26999 Futaba 4NBFJRX-347 $399 JRX-388S $489 Only $13899JRPCM1OSX $989 5-148 SPECIAL olicy Meet beat 3 3999j advertised Price 12 O9eaaddlI rutana ervosGoldberg Glues 5148 Bulk1495JetSuper Slow SI48w/Hdwel695 z $649 S3001/metal25 Buy 3 & S3I01 microSave$SOea S3t02mini 52 9 53302 114 53 9 LJ 55I01BB 349 55lt2 Micro BB 499 59303 BB HT679 $1797 S9202 BB SHT5295 59403 BB SHS5295 new FutabaAccessories s NHP 27 DF 7 Ch Rec7799In Thin Med& Thick M CrystalsCull M Dual Cony2599 Oiileron Ext5 99 OECl3 Y Harness2 oz 49 tx baIt 6NFK3799 NT-4 Rx bat1699 Guaranteed freshest rcainer Cordl399If don see Asks Hitec/RCD ServosI 03005 SIdIt 99 IEpoxies 0422Pro1699 Min9o 0605Ultra3599 9 oz 0705Giants4299130Mm 9 OZ74 Specify Air Fut Jr 3Hr 9 Oz 74 u.oiuocrg Super Tote2199 Pro Tote2999 Glow Plug Specials Fox R/C Long 6 for 1299 12 1799 K&B RIC Long 6 1499 12 2299 Sullivan 3299/3599 5299 600/601 Dynatron Coverite 21st Century Iron 2899 McDaniel NiStarters l0l/20l1999/2299 IIPJNDER 1 Champion 45L 136 95 world Tnn 99 95 Windstar7695 Decathalon16695 Tiger Trainer 9995 qp pnoauci CO. INC Super Hots 8999 Malibu 6199 Aero-Star 40 6699 Aero-Star 60 I 1699 Mustang/Messerschmidtt zero7399 Sukhoi8299 Mustang 6011599 Corsair 408599 Cherokee 409699 ATc/p.rsns23499 i55tBERG Electra Dlx Mirage 550 Falcon Ill Super Chipmnk Ultimate Bipe Extra 300 Eagle2 Sophistd Lady Oentle Lady Anniver Cub Tiger 2 40 Tiger 2 60 Sukhoi Float Kit Ultracote Ljltracote LtltrncoteFlrscnt titracote Plun Ultracote PIn FIr 5199 5995 6199 10899 12399 l795 5495 3499 2895 6695 6195 8895 14395 3795 3 Roll Special Save SI OOlRoII $26 97 MoioK OTE Lowest Possible Prices Entire Line I 20% Off Retail ER hER GP ABC 4694 OP IS ABC 4994 SliP 25 ABC 5694 OP 40 ABC 5994 13P6lABC9494 RO2SABC8494 R036 ABC8994 R040 ABC9494 R046 ABC99 94 R061 4894 FASt21494 FA 65244 94 FA-91S 22694 fA120-S 37994 ISO 37994 Monthly Special Saito 150-GK etailOnly $6349540999 Add $13 upgrade Saito Golden Knight 3S 25PP7294 5 40PP7494 60Pttl994 40 SF 13794 46 SF 15794 40 BB STD 7499 40 BB DLX 7999 4SBB R/CRng8499 46 BB ABC 9499 50 BBR/C 9299 K&B 45 Sportater 65 Sportater 40 w/tnfl 61 R/C w/m Add 5495 5 H& Ins apta 80 0/5 pkgs mm 8795 2nd day& Next Day available COD arders avaitabte contineniat USA add $595 COD fee Prices cash prices CC sarchg t9% Money Orders ship ss4ihaai delay Atlow 14 days personal checks ctear Doe adverilsiag deadtines & circamsiances beyaad oar conirat avaitabitisy specs & prices sabjeci ra chaaee merchandise carries manafactarers warransy anty Returns subjecs restocking fee Wheels & Wings etc 762OLyndaIeAveSMmneapolisMN55423 1-800-896-2582 Orders Only Please! Information other inquiries call 1-612-861-6261 Mama Addronn___________________ Order City _____________________St Zip CodePhone__________ Form IltomDoncriotionPrice CCMOICheck_____Subtotal_________ Credit Card#________________ SalenTax:_______ EapShipping SignatureTOTAL $ 5699 6599 6799 8499 October 1995 43 NO OCR TEXT trailing edge Stab tilt provided position stab rest Attach wing completed fuselage epoxy stab rest place proper tilt Begin finishing front fuselage three coats Super Poxy filler sand thoroughly between coat Spray final coat filler sanding lighfly 600-grit paper before spraying final coat color Use Super Poxy paint sparingly can add weight quickly light coat thinned clear Super Poxy will give fuselage brilliant shine Final Assembly point model 95% complete important part building yet come Extreme care must given rigging final assembly details care will make model safe consistent brain model timer controls engine run auto rudder auto stab dethermalizer Doug Galbreath provides procedure modification care Seelig timersfollow exactly freeflight models demolished lost timerrelated failures other source lines used model 015 control line cable Make sure rigging lines terminated such catch corners wire arms Also assure DI wire does become caught winding-scroll handie handle can eliminated together winding tool used floodoff system must flawless failure airplane gone Make sure stab power glide positions positive lines apply enough tension properly seat stabilizer rudder Check travel VIT arms assure move away stabilizer completely Set DT angle shown plans make sure lines tangle could limit full travel Set timer functions test both quick-DT full-flight modes least 20 times shop Any failure mode must resolved now Set stabilizer position 00 relative wing power setting Set glide position two degrees relative wing belabor details section should also Once setup has completed can journey flying field confidence will return model intact Hying Begin first flying session series test glides stab rudder glide positions objective floating glide gentle right-hand turn Continue test glides power position objective shallow dive perfectly straight unfamiliar procedure take trimmed model glide power setting get experience Now set timer two-second engine run quick-DT second later Run engine ground until runs consistently testing floodoff quick-DT ground least four times Only after accomplishing ready first flight October1995 45 FAIL SAFES RAM has originated fail safes other RIO manufacturer Check out latest versions local hobby shop send stamped #10 envelope full info RAM 09BATTERY BACKER redundant baIt syst up 60 size model$3995 RAM 11LOW BATTERY ALARM audio visual 48V 96V2495 RAM 12LOW FUEL LIGHT gIG fuel monitor visible flight1995 RAM 17LOST PLANE FINDER up 80DB lOft ANY radio1995 RAM 18BIG AIRPLANE RF DE-GLITHER SYSTEM replaces 10 chokes895 RAM 22SIMPLE CYOLER discharges 48V & 96V batt up 600 MA1995 RAM 25BIG PLANE BATTERY BACKER 10 amp cap w/2 switch harnesses5995 RAM 26BIG BATTERY CYCLER discharges 48V bait up 4000 MA2495 RAM 49IGNITER 800 MA board driver/starter 20 & 21 engine4995 RAM 50IGNITER 1300 MA board driver/starter 35 & up engine4995 RAM 62SERVO FAIL SAFE adj sate point & delay waterproofable2495 unavailable locally send check money order full credit card info cost item plus $400 $500 foreignl immediate shipment Include full address UPS Sorry no COD m 229A E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073 Continued pnge 50 Premium Grade Learn fly planes private geld 3/4 oz 38W 10 yrd mm $250 yd Five 6 day course $350 Open year round Lower Prices 30 yds & up Weights Available Send SASE complete info Southwest RC Other Flying 2818 Carolina NE Albuquerque NM 17 Andrewe Drive Dalevile AL 36322 87110505-832-6394334 598-2287 1000 CST $1695 -Actual size shown -Vibration Resistant -Exellent Fuel Pressure & Smoke -Locking Basted Fittings 24Hr Order Hotline 805 943-7996 -Makes Fueling Eaier22nd Century Aero Products Inc -Airtight Resealable 2763 West Ave L Suite 295 -Glow Gasoline Lancaster CA 93536 -Actually Pays Itself A residents add 825% sales tax Add $300 Shipping Handling Within USA -Safety Seal Open Fuel ContainersMASTERCARD & VISA ACCEPTED -All Fittings Tough Nyloncpgn NiblitelPoti Continued page 45 Reset timer launch model straight up two-second run quick DT Gradually increase engine runs trimming straight up climb slight roll right model jumps out hand will impress experienced free-fighters first gliding flight set DT 20 seconds allows DT plenty altitude case glide position grossly off glide function malfunctions function check satisfactory dial glide flights longer duration model now competition-ready 584 powered stock 05 Max 25 ducted fan engine Using 60% intro engine turns Potis Hangar 8 x 3 fiberglass propeller 23000 rpm Never use plastic wood prop engine potential safety nearby spectators utmost importance model draws attention time flown both competitors spectators enjoy its spectacular performance final flyoff flights can attained thermal help Possible design improvements might consider decreasing wing thickness 8% lowering stabilizer area 20% shortening thinning out pylon and/or using smaller-diameter carbon tube meticulous builder might also remove 30-40 grams additional weight design has scaled up 750 square inch C-D Gas model has successfully begun earn its own reputation has also scaled down 3 10-squareinch F1J size three sizes provide author configuration almost AMA Gas event has gratifying see interest accolades model has garnished Please contact questions comments about its construction flying will impressed will pleased once Niblite 584 airborne Thermals 4Norman D Poti 5695 Marshall Rd Dayton OH 45429 Source List Carbon Tubes Ken Oliver 2213 El Cejo Circle Rancho Cordova CA 92041 Bob Waterman 4480 Northwest Wallowa Ct Portland OR 97229 Custom Machining Dub McCormick 3800 Shellbrook Ave Fort Worth TX 76109 Seelig Timers Doug Galbreath 2810 Cowell Blvd Davis CA 95616 50 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/10
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 50
7 This_Class B FF Cat III has done U Norman D Poti Editors Note As issue being assembled Niblite 584 won Class B Gas 1995 USOC/AMA FF Nats Congratulations Norm Poti another outstanding achievement iblite 584 developed competitive free flight gas model intended primarily Category III competition model reflects combination features Niblet FiC series famous Satellite designs represents state-of-the-art model intended experienced builder/flier has demonstrated its potential winning numerous awards 1993 United States Outdoor Championships model captured 40 Model Aviation I author record-setting model Niblite has won level competition Removable front end allows access pacifier tank 05 Max 25 DF turns 8 x 3 Potis Hangar fiberglass prop Thornbro Niblite wing uses geodetic structure box-type main spar ribs cut master Simplex airfoil template Category III national record completing 33 maxes total 80 minutes accomplishment represents pinnacle 29-year Free-Flight career resulted Niblites selection National Free Right Society NFFS Model Year objective build lightweight 600square-inch model could handle powerful OS Max 25 ducted fan engine long tail moments ample dihedral lead very stable consistent model flown auto rudder stab bunt 752 grams 265 ounces Niblite accelerates quickly under powera quality essential four-second Category III flyoff flightsand provides very buoyant glide Niblite weighs same FlC has 100 square inches wing 80% displacement flown 60% nitro 584 first flown 1990 original wing built open main spar no vertical webs covered Micafilm wing weighed 188 grams flown contest season proved too flexible could handle bending loads too weak torsion wing would wash out provide bunt-like pattern long engine runs stab fixed position aeroelastically induced bunt concept intriguing consistency could achieved wing stripped vertical spar webs added wing re covered MonoKote rebuilt wing October 1995 41 49 grams heavier produced very stable configuration wing stabilizer utilize 9% 6% simplex flat-bottom airfoils respectively airfoils based logarithmic spiral has property producing curve geometrically similar original cut length property invaluable building wing tapered planform allows ribs cut master rib curve combination airfoils along 25% stabilizer set 34-inch moment produces very stable power pattern lightly loaded wing produces impressively slow glide Lets get its construction CONSTRUCTION Anyone attempting build model should familiar basic construction unusual techniques procedures will provided Wing first glance wing construction appears overwhelming task therefore will covered some detail wing built five parts eliminates typical center joint associated stress concentration major bending torsional loads carried closed fully tapered box spar spar built single unit instead assembled integral part wing construction construction technique allows straight diagonal ribs carry through spar five-panel layout produces four dihedral joints wood sizes densities can tailored minimize weight still carrying loads Note follow wood sizes indicated plans Center main tip spar wood should 8-10 6-8 4-6 lbicubic ft respectively rest wing carries little load required define airfoil shape therefore other wing components should 4-6 lb wood 42 Model Aviation plate-style engine mount bolts front carbon fuselage Seelig multifunction timer controls engine shutdown auto rudder tube Floodoff line timer L-shaped bracket stab DT functions Note stout skid Rudder sheet-covered structure spring-loaded tab Loop around fuselage attaches stab controls DT angle Hammers stab glide power positions pivot rearward DT Stab covered clear 1h-mil Mylar Niblite 584 Type FE Class B Wingspan 711/2 inches flat Wing area 584 square inches Engine OS Max 25 Flying weight 265 ounces Construction Built-up Covering/finish MonoKote Mylar wing built straight board big enough mount panels board lightly sprayed 3M 77 contact adhesive plans stuck board familiar technique practice sticking removal procedure scraps plans sprayed 3M 77 covered waxed paper waxed paper sprayed 3M 77 last layer holds wing pieces place assembly occurs method allows fast construction use pins Construction begins sticking spar bottom leading edge trailing edge bottom plans Assure tight-fitting dihedral joints glue time Cut glue center section straight ribs place simplex airfoil easily tailored tapered portion wing Use main wing rib pattern cut six ribs center section rib tapered portion wing cut fit Shorter ribs use full maln rib spar notches pattern easily shortened thinned full-size rib placed plan its leading edge place trailing edge length cut size straightedge placed along bottom surface aligned bottom leading edge trailing edge tip rib sliced along line form new rib bottom rib placed plan location main spar trailing edge marked cut produces rib similar shape yet shorter length thickness main rib procedure repeated rib tapered portion wing Once comfortable trim-to-fit method full set ribs can quickly completed Remember cut pairsone wing half straight main panel ribs except dihedral joints now glued place using thick cyanoacrylate CyA glue panels stuck plan use long sanding block out minor imperfections rib shapes panels removed plans joined other proper dihedral angles hair dryer will soften 3M 77 panels stuck waxed paper partially built panels very flexible joined make very spongy structure panicremember side box spar place time CyA straight dihedral ribs place Lay structure flat board Starting center section cut fit glue diagonal ribs place Use rib-cutting procedure ouflined previously use length along diagonals thickness centerline main spar guide Tight joints main spar intersection add considerable strength structure diagonal ribs will slightly taller main ribs mid-span due geometry involved few strokes sanding block will yield smooth consistent fully tapered airfoil contour CyA spar tops trailing edge tops place Using plans guide notch ribs install stringer spars wing now lifted board repositioned Wheeis&Wmgsetc s4j z rn Now 1-800-896-2582 LANIERRC 1N J Orders Only Please! Wont UndersoldSid Shipping $495! Futaba Futaba 6VA Only $19299 JR PROPO JR -XF 622 Free Shipping$26999 Futaba 4NBFJRX-347 $399 JRX-388S $489 Only $13899JRPCM1OSX $989 5-148 SPECIAL olicy Meet beat 3 3999j advertised Price 12 O9eaaddlI rutana ervosGoldberg Glues 5148 Bulk1495JetSuper Slow SI48w/Hdwel695 z $649 S3001/metal25 Buy 3 & S3I01 microSave$SOea S3t02mini 52 9 53302 114 53 9 LJ 55I01BB 349 55lt2 Micro BB 499 59303 BB HT679 $1797 S9202 BB SHT5295 59403 BB SHS5295 new FutabaAccessories s NHP 27 DF 7 Ch Rec7799In Thin Med& Thick M CrystalsCull M Dual Cony2599 Oiileron Ext5 99 OECl3 Y Harness2 oz 49 tx baIt 6NFK3799 NT-4 Rx bat1699 Guaranteed freshest rcainer Cordl399If don see Asks Hitec/RCD ServosI 03005 SIdIt 99 IEpoxies 0422Pro1699 Min9o 0605Ultra3599 9 oz 0705Giants4299130Mm 9 OZ74 Specify Air Fut Jr 3Hr 9 Oz 74 u.oiuocrg Super Tote2199 Pro Tote2999 Glow Plug Specials Fox R/C Long 6 for 1299 12 1799 K&B RIC Long 6 1499 12 2299 Sullivan 3299/3599 5299 600/601 Dynatron Coverite 21st Century Iron 2899 McDaniel NiStarters l0l/20l1999/2299 IIPJNDER 1 Champion 45L 136 95 world Tnn 99 95 Windstar7695 Decathalon16695 Tiger Trainer 9995 qp pnoauci CO. INC Super Hots 8999 Malibu 6199 Aero-Star 40 6699 Aero-Star 60 I 1699 Mustang/Messerschmidtt zero7399 Sukhoi8299 Mustang 6011599 Corsair 408599 Cherokee 409699 ATc/p.rsns23499 i55tBERG Electra Dlx Mirage 550 Falcon Ill Super Chipmnk Ultimate Bipe Extra 300 Eagle2 Sophistd Lady Oentle Lady Anniver Cub Tiger 2 40 Tiger 2 60 Sukhoi Float Kit Ultracote Ljltracote LtltrncoteFlrscnt titracote Plun Ultracote PIn FIr 5199 5995 6199 10899 12399 l795 5495 3499 2895 6695 6195 8895 14395 3795 3 Roll Special Save SI OOlRoII $26 97 MoioK OTE Lowest Possible Prices Entire Line I 20% Off Retail ER hER GP ABC 4694 OP IS ABC 4994 SliP 25 ABC 5694 OP 40 ABC 5994 13P6lABC9494 RO2SABC8494 R036 ABC8994 R040 ABC9494 R046 ABC99 94 R061 4894 FASt21494 FA 65244 94 FA-91S 22694 fA120-S 37994 ISO 37994 Monthly Special Saito 150-GK etailOnly $6349540999 Add $13 upgrade Saito Golden Knight 3S 25PP7294 5 40PP7494 60Pttl994 40 SF 13794 46 SF 15794 40 BB STD 7499 40 BB DLX 7999 4SBB R/CRng8499 46 BB ABC 9499 50 BBR/C 9299 K&B 45 Sportater 65 Sportater 40 w/tnfl 61 R/C w/m Add 5495 5 H& Ins apta 80 0/5 pkgs mm 8795 2nd day& Next Day available COD arders avaitabte contineniat USA add $595 COD fee Prices cash prices CC sarchg t9% Money Orders ship ss4ihaai delay Atlow 14 days personal checks ctear Doe adverilsiag deadtines & circamsiances beyaad oar conirat avaitabitisy specs & prices sabjeci ra chaaee merchandise carries manafactarers warransy anty Returns subjecs restocking fee Wheels & Wings etc 762OLyndaIeAveSMmneapolisMN55423 1-800-896-2582 Orders Only Please! Information other inquiries call 1-612-861-6261 Mama Addronn___________________ Order City _____________________St Zip CodePhone__________ Form IltomDoncriotionPrice CCMOICheck_____Subtotal_________ Credit Card#________________ SalenTax:_______ EapShipping SignatureTOTAL $ 5699 6599 6799 8499 October 1995 43 NO OCR TEXT trailing edge Stab tilt provided position stab rest Attach wing completed fuselage epoxy stab rest place proper tilt Begin finishing front fuselage three coats Super Poxy filler sand thoroughly between coat Spray final coat filler sanding lighfly 600-grit paper before spraying final coat color Use Super Poxy paint sparingly can add weight quickly light coat thinned clear Super Poxy will give fuselage brilliant shine Final Assembly point model 95% complete important part building yet come Extreme care must given rigging final assembly details care will make model safe consistent brain model timer controls engine run auto rudder auto stab dethermalizer Doug Galbreath provides procedure modification care Seelig timersfollow exactly freeflight models demolished lost timerrelated failures other source lines used model 015 control line cable Make sure rigging lines terminated such catch corners wire arms Also assure DI wire does become caught winding-scroll handie handle can eliminated together winding tool used floodoff system must flawless failure airplane gone Make sure stab power glide positions positive lines apply enough tension properly seat stabilizer rudder Check travel VIT arms assure move away stabilizer completely Set DT angle shown plans make sure lines tangle could limit full travel Set timer functions test both quick-DT full-flight modes least 20 times shop Any failure mode must resolved now Set stabilizer position 00 relative wing power setting Set glide position two degrees relative wing belabor details section should also Once setup has completed can journey flying field confidence will return model intact Hying Begin first flying session series test glides stab rudder glide positions objective floating glide gentle right-hand turn Continue test glides power position objective shallow dive perfectly straight unfamiliar procedure take trimmed model glide power setting get experience Now set timer two-second engine run quick-DT second later Run engine ground until runs consistently testing floodoff quick-DT ground least four times Only after accomplishing ready first flight October1995 45 FAIL SAFES RAM has originated fail safes other RIO manufacturer Check out latest versions local hobby shop send stamped #10 envelope full info RAM 09BATTERY BACKER redundant baIt syst up 60 size model$3995 RAM 11LOW BATTERY ALARM audio visual 48V 96V2495 RAM 12LOW FUEL LIGHT gIG fuel monitor visible flight1995 RAM 17LOST PLANE FINDER up 80DB lOft ANY radio1995 RAM 18BIG AIRPLANE RF DE-GLITHER SYSTEM replaces 10 chokes895 RAM 22SIMPLE CYOLER discharges 48V & 96V batt up 600 MA1995 RAM 25BIG PLANE BATTERY BACKER 10 amp cap w/2 switch harnesses5995 RAM 26BIG BATTERY CYCLER discharges 48V bait up 4000 MA2495 RAM 49IGNITER 800 MA board driver/starter 20 & 21 engine4995 RAM 50IGNITER 1300 MA board driver/starter 35 & up engine4995 RAM 62SERVO FAIL SAFE adj sate point & delay waterproofable2495 unavailable locally send check money order full credit card info cost item plus $400 $500 foreignl immediate shipment Include full address UPS Sorry no COD m 229A E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073 Continued pnge 50 Premium Grade Learn fly planes private geld 3/4 oz 38W 10 yrd mm $250 yd Five 6 day course $350 Open year round Lower Prices 30 yds & up Weights Available Send SASE complete info Southwest RC Other Flying 2818 Carolina NE Albuquerque NM 17 Andrewe Drive Dalevile AL 36322 87110505-832-6394334 598-2287 1000 CST $1695 -Actual size shown -Vibration Resistant -Exellent Fuel Pressure & Smoke -Locking Basted Fittings 24Hr Order Hotline 805 943-7996 -Makes Fueling Eaier22nd Century Aero Products Inc -Airtight Resealable 2763 West Ave L Suite 295 -Glow Gasoline Lancaster CA 93536 -Actually Pays Itself A residents add 825% sales tax Add $300 Shipping Handling Within USA -Safety Seal Open Fuel ContainersMASTERCARD & VISA ACCEPTED -All Fittings Tough Nyloncpgn NiblitelPoti Continued page 45 Reset timer launch model straight up two-second run quick DT Gradually increase engine runs trimming straight up climb slight roll right model jumps out hand will impress experienced free-fighters first gliding flight set DT 20 seconds allows DT plenty altitude case glide position grossly off glide function malfunctions function check satisfactory dial glide flights longer duration model now competition-ready 584 powered stock 05 Max 25 ducted fan engine Using 60% intro engine turns Potis Hangar 8 x 3 fiberglass propeller 23000 rpm Never use plastic wood prop engine potential safety nearby spectators utmost importance model draws attention time flown both competitors spectators enjoy its spectacular performance final flyoff flights can attained thermal help Possible design improvements might consider decreasing wing thickness 8% lowering stabilizer area 20% shortening thinning out pylon and/or using smaller-diameter carbon tube meticulous builder might also remove 30-40 grams additional weight design has scaled up 750 square inch C-D Gas model has successfully begun earn its own reputation has also scaled down 3 10-squareinch F1J size three sizes provide author configuration almost AMA Gas event has gratifying see interest accolades model has garnished Please contact questions comments about its construction flying will impressed will pleased once Niblite 584 airborne Thermals 4Norman D Poti 5695 Marshall Rd Dayton OH 45429 Source List Carbon Tubes Ken Oliver 2213 El Cejo Circle Rancho Cordova CA 92041 Bob Waterman 4480 Northwest Wallowa Ct Portland OR 97229 Custom Machining Dub McCormick 3800 Shellbrook Ave Fort Worth TX 76109 Seelig Timers Doug Galbreath 2810 Cowell Blvd Davis CA 95616 50 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/10
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 50
7 This_Class B FF Cat III has done U Norman D Poti Editors Note As issue being assembled Niblite 584 won Class B Gas 1995 USOC/AMA FF Nats Congratulations Norm Poti another outstanding achievement iblite 584 developed competitive free flight gas model intended primarily Category III competition model reflects combination features Niblet FiC series famous Satellite designs represents state-of-the-art model intended experienced builder/flier has demonstrated its potential winning numerous awards 1993 United States Outdoor Championships model captured 40 Model Aviation I author record-setting model Niblite has won level competition Removable front end allows access pacifier tank 05 Max 25 DF turns 8 x 3 Potis Hangar fiberglass prop Thornbro Niblite wing uses geodetic structure box-type main spar ribs cut master Simplex airfoil template Category III national record completing 33 maxes total 80 minutes accomplishment represents pinnacle 29-year Free-Flight career resulted Niblites selection National Free Right Society NFFS Model Year objective build lightweight 600square-inch model could handle powerful OS Max 25 ducted fan engine long tail moments ample dihedral lead very stable consistent model flown auto rudder stab bunt 752 grams 265 ounces Niblite accelerates quickly under powera quality essential four-second Category III flyoff flightsand provides very buoyant glide Niblite weighs same FlC has 100 square inches wing 80% displacement flown 60% nitro 584 first flown 1990 original wing built open main spar no vertical webs covered Micafilm wing weighed 188 grams flown contest season proved too flexible could handle bending loads too weak torsion wing would wash out provide bunt-like pattern long engine runs stab fixed position aeroelastically induced bunt concept intriguing consistency could achieved wing stripped vertical spar webs added wing re covered MonoKote rebuilt wing October 1995 41 49 grams heavier produced very stable configuration wing stabilizer utilize 9% 6% simplex flat-bottom airfoils respectively airfoils based logarithmic spiral has property producing curve geometrically similar original cut length property invaluable building wing tapered planform allows ribs cut master rib curve combination airfoils along 25% stabilizer set 34-inch moment produces very stable power pattern lightly loaded wing produces impressively slow glide Lets get its construction CONSTRUCTION Anyone attempting build model should familiar basic construction unusual techniques procedures will provided Wing first glance wing construction appears overwhelming task therefore will covered some detail wing built five parts eliminates typical center joint associated stress concentration major bending torsional loads carried closed fully tapered box spar spar built single unit instead assembled integral part wing construction construction technique allows straight diagonal ribs carry through spar five-panel layout produces four dihedral joints wood sizes densities can tailored minimize weight still carrying loads Note follow wood sizes indicated plans Center main tip spar wood should 8-10 6-8 4-6 lbicubic ft respectively rest wing carries little load required define airfoil shape therefore other wing components should 4-6 lb wood 42 Model Aviation plate-style engine mount bolts front carbon fuselage Seelig multifunction timer controls engine shutdown auto rudder tube Floodoff line timer L-shaped bracket stab DT functions Note stout skid Rudder sheet-covered structure spring-loaded tab Loop around fuselage attaches stab controls DT angle Hammers stab glide power positions pivot rearward DT Stab covered clear 1h-mil Mylar Niblite 584 Type FE Class B Wingspan 711/2 inches flat Wing area 584 square inches Engine OS Max 25 Flying weight 265 ounces Construction Built-up Covering/finish MonoKote Mylar wing built straight board big enough mount panels board lightly sprayed 3M 77 contact adhesive plans stuck board familiar technique practice sticking removal procedure scraps plans sprayed 3M 77 covered waxed paper waxed paper sprayed 3M 77 last layer holds wing pieces place assembly occurs method allows fast construction use pins Construction begins sticking spar bottom leading edge trailing edge bottom plans Assure tight-fitting dihedral joints glue time Cut glue center section straight ribs place simplex airfoil easily tailored tapered portion wing Use main wing rib pattern cut six ribs center section rib tapered portion wing cut fit Shorter ribs use full maln rib spar notches pattern easily shortened thinned full-size rib placed plan its leading edge place trailing edge length cut size straightedge placed along bottom surface aligned bottom leading edge trailing edge tip rib sliced along line form new rib bottom rib placed plan location main spar trailing edge marked cut produces rib similar shape yet shorter length thickness main rib procedure repeated rib tapered portion wing Once comfortable trim-to-fit method full set ribs can quickly completed Remember cut pairsone wing half straight main panel ribs except dihedral joints now glued place using thick cyanoacrylate CyA glue panels stuck plan use long sanding block out minor imperfections rib shapes panels removed plans joined other proper dihedral angles hair dryer will soften 3M 77 panels stuck waxed paper partially built panels very flexible joined make very spongy structure panicremember side box spar place time CyA straight dihedral ribs place Lay structure flat board Starting center section cut fit glue diagonal ribs place Use rib-cutting procedure ouflined previously use length along diagonals thickness centerline main spar guide Tight joints main spar intersection add considerable strength structure diagonal ribs will slightly taller main ribs mid-span due geometry involved few strokes sanding block will yield smooth consistent fully tapered airfoil contour CyA spar tops trailing edge tops place Using plans guide notch ribs install stringer spars wing now lifted board repositioned Wheeis&Wmgsetc s4j z rn Now 1-800-896-2582 LANIERRC 1N J Orders Only Please! Wont UndersoldSid Shipping $495! Futaba Futaba 6VA Only $19299 JR PROPO JR -XF 622 Free Shipping$26999 Futaba 4NBFJRX-347 $399 JRX-388S $489 Only $13899JRPCM1OSX $989 5-148 SPECIAL olicy Meet beat 3 3999j advertised Price 12 O9eaaddlI rutana ervosGoldberg Glues 5148 Bulk1495JetSuper Slow SI48w/Hdwel695 z $649 S3001/metal25 Buy 3 & S3I01 microSave$SOea S3t02mini 52 9 53302 114 53 9 LJ 55I01BB 349 55lt2 Micro BB 499 59303 BB HT679 $1797 S9202 BB SHT5295 59403 BB SHS5295 new FutabaAccessories s NHP 27 DF 7 Ch Rec7799In Thin Med& Thick M CrystalsCull M Dual Cony2599 Oiileron Ext5 99 OECl3 Y Harness2 oz 49 tx baIt 6NFK3799 NT-4 Rx bat1699 Guaranteed freshest rcainer Cordl399If don see Asks Hitec/RCD ServosI 03005 SIdIt 99 IEpoxies 0422Pro1699 Min9o 0605Ultra3599 9 oz 0705Giants4299130Mm 9 OZ74 Specify Air Fut Jr 3Hr 9 Oz 74 u.oiuocrg Super Tote2199 Pro Tote2999 Glow Plug Specials Fox R/C Long 6 for 1299 12 1799 K&B RIC Long 6 1499 12 2299 Sullivan 3299/3599 5299 600/601 Dynatron Coverite 21st Century Iron 2899 McDaniel NiStarters l0l/20l1999/2299 IIPJNDER 1 Champion 45L 136 95 world Tnn 99 95 Windstar7695 Decathalon16695 Tiger Trainer 9995 qp pnoauci CO. INC Super Hots 8999 Malibu 6199 Aero-Star 40 6699 Aero-Star 60 I 1699 Mustang/Messerschmidtt zero7399 Sukhoi8299 Mustang 6011599 Corsair 408599 Cherokee 409699 ATc/p.rsns23499 i55tBERG Electra Dlx Mirage 550 Falcon Ill Super Chipmnk Ultimate Bipe Extra 300 Eagle2 Sophistd Lady Oentle Lady Anniver Cub Tiger 2 40 Tiger 2 60 Sukhoi Float Kit Ultracote Ljltracote LtltrncoteFlrscnt titracote Plun Ultracote PIn FIr 5199 5995 6199 10899 12399 l795 5495 3499 2895 6695 6195 8895 14395 3795 3 Roll Special Save SI OOlRoII $26 97 MoioK OTE Lowest Possible Prices Entire Line I 20% Off Retail ER hER GP ABC 4694 OP IS ABC 4994 SliP 25 ABC 5694 OP 40 ABC 5994 13P6lABC9494 RO2SABC8494 R036 ABC8994 R040 ABC9494 R046 ABC99 94 R061 4894 FASt21494 FA 65244 94 FA-91S 22694 fA120-S 37994 ISO 37994 Monthly Special Saito 150-GK etailOnly $6349540999 Add $13 upgrade Saito Golden Knight 3S 25PP7294 5 40PP7494 60Pttl994 40 SF 13794 46 SF 15794 40 BB STD 7499 40 BB DLX 7999 4SBB R/CRng8499 46 BB ABC 9499 50 BBR/C 9299 K&B 45 Sportater 65 Sportater 40 w/tnfl 61 R/C w/m Add 5495 5 H& Ins apta 80 0/5 pkgs mm 8795 2nd day& Next Day available COD arders avaitabte contineniat USA add $595 COD fee Prices cash prices CC sarchg t9% Money Orders ship ss4ihaai delay Atlow 14 days personal checks ctear Doe adverilsiag deadtines & circamsiances beyaad oar conirat avaitabitisy specs & prices sabjeci ra chaaee merchandise carries manafactarers warransy anty Returns subjecs restocking fee Wheels & Wings etc 762OLyndaIeAveSMmneapolisMN55423 1-800-896-2582 Orders Only Please! Information other inquiries call 1-612-861-6261 Mama Addronn___________________ Order City _____________________St Zip CodePhone__________ Form IltomDoncriotionPrice CCMOICheck_____Subtotal_________ Credit Card#________________ SalenTax:_______ EapShipping SignatureTOTAL $ 5699 6599 6799 8499 October 1995 43 NO OCR TEXT trailing edge Stab tilt provided position stab rest Attach wing completed fuselage epoxy stab rest place proper tilt Begin finishing front fuselage three coats Super Poxy filler sand thoroughly between coat Spray final coat filler sanding lighfly 600-grit paper before spraying final coat color Use Super Poxy paint sparingly can add weight quickly light coat thinned clear Super Poxy will give fuselage brilliant shine Final Assembly point model 95% complete important part building yet come Extreme care must given rigging final assembly details care will make model safe consistent brain model timer controls engine run auto rudder auto stab dethermalizer Doug Galbreath provides procedure modification care Seelig timersfollow exactly freeflight models demolished lost timerrelated failures other source lines used model 015 control line cable Make sure rigging lines terminated such catch corners wire arms Also assure DI wire does become caught winding-scroll handie handle can eliminated together winding tool used floodoff system must flawless failure airplane gone Make sure stab power glide positions positive lines apply enough tension properly seat stabilizer rudder Check travel VIT arms assure move away stabilizer completely Set DT angle shown plans make sure lines tangle could limit full travel Set timer functions test both quick-DT full-flight modes least 20 times shop Any failure mode must resolved now Set stabilizer position 00 relative wing power setting Set glide position two degrees relative wing belabor details section should also Once setup has completed can journey flying field confidence will return model intact Hying Begin first flying session series test glides stab rudder glide positions objective floating glide gentle right-hand turn Continue test glides power position objective shallow dive perfectly straight unfamiliar procedure take trimmed model glide power setting get experience Now set timer two-second engine run quick-DT second later Run engine ground until runs consistently testing floodoff quick-DT ground least four times Only after accomplishing ready first flight October1995 45 FAIL SAFES RAM has originated fail safes other RIO manufacturer Check out latest versions local hobby shop send stamped #10 envelope full info RAM 09BATTERY BACKER redundant baIt syst up 60 size model$3995 RAM 11LOW BATTERY ALARM audio visual 48V 96V2495 RAM 12LOW FUEL LIGHT gIG fuel monitor visible flight1995 RAM 17LOST PLANE FINDER up 80DB lOft ANY radio1995 RAM 18BIG AIRPLANE RF DE-GLITHER SYSTEM replaces 10 chokes895 RAM 22SIMPLE CYOLER discharges 48V & 96V batt up 600 MA1995 RAM 25BIG PLANE BATTERY BACKER 10 amp cap w/2 switch harnesses5995 RAM 26BIG BATTERY CYCLER discharges 48V bait up 4000 MA2495 RAM 49IGNITER 800 MA board driver/starter 20 & 21 engine4995 RAM 50IGNITER 1300 MA board driver/starter 35 & up engine4995 RAM 62SERVO FAIL SAFE adj sate point & delay waterproofable2495 unavailable locally send check money order full credit card info cost item plus $400 $500 foreignl immediate shipment Include full address UPS Sorry no COD m 229A E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073 Continued pnge 50 Premium Grade Learn fly planes private geld 3/4 oz 38W 10 yrd mm $250 yd Five 6 day course $350 Open year round Lower Prices 30 yds & up Weights Available Send SASE complete info Southwest RC Other Flying 2818 Carolina NE Albuquerque NM 17 Andrewe Drive Dalevile AL 36322 87110505-832-6394334 598-2287 1000 CST $1695 -Actual size shown -Vibration Resistant -Exellent Fuel Pressure & Smoke -Locking Basted Fittings 24Hr Order Hotline 805 943-7996 -Makes Fueling Eaier22nd Century Aero Products Inc -Airtight Resealable 2763 West Ave L Suite 295 -Glow Gasoline Lancaster CA 93536 -Actually Pays Itself A residents add 825% sales tax Add $300 Shipping Handling Within USA -Safety Seal Open Fuel ContainersMASTERCARD & VISA ACCEPTED -All Fittings Tough Nyloncpgn NiblitelPoti Continued page 45 Reset timer launch model straight up two-second run quick DT Gradually increase engine runs trimming straight up climb slight roll right model jumps out hand will impress experienced free-fighters first gliding flight set DT 20 seconds allows DT plenty altitude case glide position grossly off glide function malfunctions function check satisfactory dial glide flights longer duration model now competition-ready 584 powered stock 05 Max 25 ducted fan engine Using 60% intro engine turns Potis Hangar 8 x 3 fiberglass propeller 23000 rpm Never use plastic wood prop engine potential safety nearby spectators utmost importance model draws attention time flown both competitors spectators enjoy its spectacular performance final flyoff flights can attained thermal help Possible design improvements might consider decreasing wing thickness 8% lowering stabilizer area 20% shortening thinning out pylon and/or using smaller-diameter carbon tube meticulous builder might also remove 30-40 grams additional weight design has scaled up 750 square inch C-D Gas model has successfully begun earn its own reputation has also scaled down 3 10-squareinch F1J size three sizes provide author configuration almost AMA Gas event has gratifying see interest accolades model has garnished Please contact questions comments about its construction flying will impressed will pleased once Niblite 584 airborne Thermals 4Norman D Poti 5695 Marshall Rd Dayton OH 45429 Source List Carbon Tubes Ken Oliver 2213 El Cejo Circle Rancho Cordova CA 92041 Bob Waterman 4480 Northwest Wallowa Ct Portland OR 97229 Custom Machining Dub McCormick 3800 Shellbrook Ave Fort Worth TX 76109 Seelig Timers Doug Galbreath 2810 Cowell Blvd Davis CA 95616 50 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/10
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 50
7 This_Class B FF Cat III has done U Norman D Poti Editors Note As issue being assembled Niblite 584 won Class B Gas 1995 USOC/AMA FF Nats Congratulations Norm Poti another outstanding achievement iblite 584 developed competitive free flight gas model intended primarily Category III competition model reflects combination features Niblet FiC series famous Satellite designs represents state-of-the-art model intended experienced builder/flier has demonstrated its potential winning numerous awards 1993 United States Outdoor Championships model captured 40 Model Aviation I author record-setting model Niblite has won level competition Removable front end allows access pacifier tank 05 Max 25 DF turns 8 x 3 Potis Hangar fiberglass prop Thornbro Niblite wing uses geodetic structure box-type main spar ribs cut master Simplex airfoil template Category III national record completing 33 maxes total 80 minutes accomplishment represents pinnacle 29-year Free-Flight career resulted Niblites selection National Free Right Society NFFS Model Year objective build lightweight 600square-inch model could handle powerful OS Max 25 ducted fan engine long tail moments ample dihedral lead very stable consistent model flown auto rudder stab bunt 752 grams 265 ounces Niblite accelerates quickly under powera quality essential four-second Category III flyoff flightsand provides very buoyant glide Niblite weighs same FlC has 100 square inches wing 80% displacement flown 60% nitro 584 first flown 1990 original wing built open main spar no vertical webs covered Micafilm wing weighed 188 grams flown contest season proved too flexible could handle bending loads too weak torsion wing would wash out provide bunt-like pattern long engine runs stab fixed position aeroelastically induced bunt concept intriguing consistency could achieved wing stripped vertical spar webs added wing re covered MonoKote rebuilt wing October 1995 41 49 grams heavier produced very stable configuration wing stabilizer utilize 9% 6% simplex flat-bottom airfoils respectively airfoils based logarithmic spiral has property producing curve geometrically similar original cut length property invaluable building wing tapered planform allows ribs cut master rib curve combination airfoils along 25% stabilizer set 34-inch moment produces very stable power pattern lightly loaded wing produces impressively slow glide Lets get its construction CONSTRUCTION Anyone attempting build model should familiar basic construction unusual techniques procedures will provided Wing first glance wing construction appears overwhelming task therefore will covered some detail wing built five parts eliminates typical center joint associated stress concentration major bending torsional loads carried closed fully tapered box spar spar built single unit instead assembled integral part wing construction construction technique allows straight diagonal ribs carry through spar five-panel layout produces four dihedral joints wood sizes densities can tailored minimize weight still carrying loads Note follow wood sizes indicated plans Center main tip spar wood should 8-10 6-8 4-6 lbicubic ft respectively rest wing carries little load required define airfoil shape therefore other wing components should 4-6 lb wood 42 Model Aviation plate-style engine mount bolts front carbon fuselage Seelig multifunction timer controls engine shutdown auto rudder tube Floodoff line timer L-shaped bracket stab DT functions Note stout skid Rudder sheet-covered structure spring-loaded tab Loop around fuselage attaches stab controls DT angle Hammers stab glide power positions pivot rearward DT Stab covered clear 1h-mil Mylar Niblite 584 Type FE Class B Wingspan 711/2 inches flat Wing area 584 square inches Engine OS Max 25 Flying weight 265 ounces Construction Built-up Covering/finish MonoKote Mylar wing built straight board big enough mount panels board lightly sprayed 3M 77 contact adhesive plans stuck board familiar technique practice sticking removal procedure scraps plans sprayed 3M 77 covered waxed paper waxed paper sprayed 3M 77 last layer holds wing pieces place assembly occurs method allows fast construction use pins Construction begins sticking spar bottom leading edge trailing edge bottom plans Assure tight-fitting dihedral joints glue time Cut glue center section straight ribs place simplex airfoil easily tailored tapered portion wing Use main wing rib pattern cut six ribs center section rib tapered portion wing cut fit Shorter ribs use full maln rib spar notches pattern easily shortened thinned full-size rib placed plan its leading edge place trailing edge length cut size straightedge placed along bottom surface aligned bottom leading edge trailing edge tip rib sliced along line form new rib bottom rib placed plan location main spar trailing edge marked cut produces rib similar shape yet shorter length thickness main rib procedure repeated rib tapered portion wing Once comfortable trim-to-fit method full set ribs can quickly completed Remember cut pairsone wing half straight main panel ribs except dihedral joints now glued place using thick cyanoacrylate CyA glue panels stuck plan use long sanding block out minor imperfections rib shapes panels removed plans joined other proper dihedral angles hair dryer will soften 3M 77 panels stuck waxed paper partially built panels very flexible joined make very spongy structure panicremember side box spar place time CyA straight dihedral ribs place Lay structure flat board Starting center section cut fit glue diagonal ribs place Use rib-cutting procedure ouflined previously use length along diagonals thickness centerline main spar guide Tight joints main spar intersection add considerable strength structure diagonal ribs will slightly taller main ribs mid-span due geometry involved few strokes sanding block will yield smooth consistent fully tapered airfoil contour CyA spar tops trailing edge tops place Using plans guide notch ribs install stringer spars wing now lifted board repositioned Wheeis&Wmgsetc s4j z rn Now 1-800-896-2582 LANIERRC 1N J Orders Only Please! Wont UndersoldSid Shipping $495! 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