Bob Benjamin M IkTI~1 g x A officers May 1998 Model Aviation included article new modeler Ruth Chin titled First scribes problem encountered trying get new Electric RC sport model fly Beyond providing good look process wish newcomers would follow seeking experienced help getting first model air article says lot about problems can lie wait modelers using Electric power first time Several members Electric flight community commented effect article neither constructive nor favorable Electric flight Managing Editor Jim Haught assured never intent knock Electric flight agreed however experience Steve Kaluf helping Ruth deserves further discussion point view average modeler no Electric flight experience article appears confirm idea Electric airplanes dont fly very well Ruth describes experience purchasing model airplane kit produced major manufacturer advertised being capable successful flight built operated according instructions followed instructions also enlisted expert help rewarded models failure fly point view modeler lots successful experience flying Electric airplanes same article looks like source misinformation discredits Electric flight modelers know Electric model airplanes types fly well discouraged difficulty getting word out Electric power really works Besides eliminating possibility losing flying sites noise complaints Electric power virtually vibration-free works fuel oil mess starts time need touch prop consistent operation glow engines offers answers lot problems facing model aviation well worth learning about Part trouble started some years ago several manufacturers advertised Electric RC models ARF Ready Fly claimed fly well offer excitement whole new aspect model flying Virtually turned out marginal performers best would barely fly hands average modeler Fliers become accustomed standard performance set glow-engine-powered airplanes quickly decided Electric flight losing proposition Customers stayed away Electric airplanes disappointing performance disappeared pages magazines modelers forgot about Electric flight models such hers capable flying well suitably powered core dedicated designers fliers dealers continued work Electric power developed level exists todaycapable competing glow-engine-powered models providing practical alternative means powering model airplanes have practical experience models built kit Ruth chose well others like fact models such hers capable flying well suitably powered Unfortunately power system provided kit barely capable flying airplane except under ideal conditions hands experienced modelers inexpensive motor another didnt job years ago still dont perform well now poorly matched model virtue being supplied direct-drive configuration inexpensive $1520 reduction gearbox would allow motor turn larger more-efficient prop would have improved performance enough Steve Jim should have able make airplane fly safely hand launch As far can determine article speed control provided far out date motor Ruths airplane gotten air would have liability terms diminished flight duration compared what has right expect Several other factors including choice prop wiring connectors battery charger may have negative impact performance well think reasonable suggest model builders experienced otherwise should able expect RC sport airplanes advertised sold Electric power equipment should capable satisfactory flight performance small sailplane kits market fly acceptably inexpensive motors power systems job expected models such Ruth Chins Cub difficult accept failure Ruths airplane fly hands experienced modelers such Jim Haught Steve Kaluf satisfactory performance truth equipped half-dozen motor/gearbox/prop/battery/speed control combinations available suppliers advertise MA other model airplane magazines Ruths Cub would capable crisp takeoffs mowed grass effortless level flight half power good base aerobatics such loops rolls stall turns flight duration order five seven minutesjust would something like 20 two-stroke glow engine installed Ive done have seen others times years magazine articles have explaining advantages Electric power alternative internal combustion engines Well-made videos have available successful allElectric flying events going well second decades Model Aviations own Electric columnist Bob Kopski offers Electric Connection Service put interested modelers touch other Electric fliers living nearby Small lowkey specialist manufacturers distributors advertise really good Electric flight equipment model airplane August 1998 83 VACUUM BAGGING SUPPLIES CARBON FIBER LAMINATES 007 014 022 & 030 Thick ciCROHACELL Light Rigid Foam 12 3mm U GLASS CLOTH 58 ozlsq yd 75 15 20 30 & 4 oz CARBON OR KEVLAR MAT 2 4 5 oz/sq yd CARBON FIBER NO FRAY TAPE CARBON FIBER RIBBON U KEVLAR FABRIC TAPE KEVLAR FABRIC 17 ozIsq yd E-Z LAM Epoxy Laminating Resin Send SASE complete listing products AERO9PACE Composite Products t4ltt ioolitrte ir Son teondro 594511 1 352-2122 Fit Sit 352-2i2t Z Source r Lightweight Materials J magazine published yet word getting out actually happening Maybe just seems too good true propose two courses action can make positive impact getting word out about Electric power modeler flying electric airplanes successfully should demonstrate success somewhere other local Electric flying site An occasional trip local club enginepowered models usual experience will make big impression need show engine-power friends Electric works something might like try challenge kit manufacturers distributors time get serious about Electric flight seems no good reason continue promote inexpensive low-power motors accessories such gearboxes speed controls though capable providing flight performance order what modelers have come expect glow engines want airplanes have plenty good quality motor systems available ivill provide level performance knew direct discussion motor manufacturers willing work kit companies provide attractive pricing must noted experienced Electric fliers successfully use very small motors specialized lightweight airplanes seldom models initially attract newcomers Lets go beyond suggesting appropriate motors matched Electric Precision Sawing Tool airplane kits dozens existing kit designs intended engine power perform excellently converted Electric have engineered several myself am familiar converted others Modification straightforward economical suggest established kit manufacturers advertise experienced Electric modelers engineer conversions existing kits assurance such projects will given serious consideration marketing predict will astonished response also products already being flown successfully Electric power What needed produce advertise conversion kits eventually dedicated Electric versions airplanes Including motors such kits ought necessary should sufficient provide information appropriate choice motor related accessoriesjust glow engines industry needs make leap faith accept fact Electric flight works Once average modeler sees aggressive advertising Electric airplanes really perform way he/she has come expect engine powered models fly he/she will buy Electric power can add significantly enjoyment activity new modelers Lets work together get word out really works give chance reach its full potential Benjamin 1222 26th Ave NE Olympia WA 98506 Miter Saw Miter Saw hardened steel razor saw travels within precision guide allowing craftsman make accurate cuts wood plastic metal Miter Saw is constructed durable hardwood rigid glass filled nylon adjustable fence swings through arc precise degree marks positive stop 900 allows modeler make accurate repeatable cuts tight fits mitered corners Miter Saw excellent tool hobby requirements including * Model Airplane Ship parts * Model Railroad Train Layouts * Miniatures Furniture Picture Frames * Cutting Brass Copper Aluminum Tubing FOURMOST PRODUCTS Look ihis end oiher greet products Fourmost nearest hobby deeler direct orders inciude $350 Shipping 4040 24ih Avenue Forest Grove OR 97116 84 Model Aviation 4Build Strong Light ACPs Advanced Lightweight Materials NEW LASER PLAN PACS Dont pay big bucks wwl kits top quality plans laser cut parts available 1/4 Scale 0 84 Span Plans $2500 PG cowl $2500 Laser Cut parts 16500 Laser cut parts $7500 1/4 Scale99 Span Pokt-tll Plans $2500 Laser cut parts $7500 84 Span ALBATROS DVA Plans $3600 Laser parts $7500 1/Ste Scale 76SSpanALBATROS S $2600 Laser cut parts $6500 1/4 Scale 80 Span- ore. SiSA PLANS $3500 LOse wcs areLaser parts $15000 availoole SHIPPING AD 150010 PLANS OtOiR $800 TO [AStt PAC BiST IN SCALi CATALOG $700 POST PAID BOB HOLMAN PLANS PO BOX 741 SAN BERNARDINO CA 92402 909 885 3959 FAX 909 889 9307 Price $1995 Product No FOR 153
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/08
Page Numbers: 83, 84
Bob Benjamin M IkTI~1 g x A officers May 1998 Model Aviation included article new modeler Ruth Chin titled First scribes problem encountered trying get new Electric RC sport model fly Beyond providing good look process wish newcomers would follow seeking experienced help getting first model air article says lot about problems can lie wait modelers using Electric power first time Several members Electric flight community commented effect article neither constructive nor favorable Electric flight Managing Editor Jim Haught assured never intent knock Electric flight agreed however experience Steve Kaluf helping Ruth deserves further discussion point view average modeler no Electric flight experience article appears confirm idea Electric airplanes dont fly very well Ruth describes experience purchasing model airplane kit produced major manufacturer advertised being capable successful flight built operated according instructions followed instructions also enlisted expert help rewarded models failure fly point view modeler lots successful experience flying Electric airplanes same article looks like source misinformation discredits Electric flight modelers know Electric model airplanes types fly well discouraged difficulty getting word out Electric power really works Besides eliminating possibility losing flying sites noise complaints Electric power virtually vibration-free works fuel oil mess starts time need touch prop consistent operation glow engines offers answers lot problems facing model aviation well worth learning about Part trouble started some years ago several manufacturers advertised Electric RC models ARF Ready Fly claimed fly well offer excitement whole new aspect model flying Virtually turned out marginal performers best would barely fly hands average modeler Fliers become accustomed standard performance set glow-engine-powered airplanes quickly decided Electric flight losing proposition Customers stayed away Electric airplanes disappointing performance disappeared pages magazines modelers forgot about Electric flight models such hers capable flying well suitably powered core dedicated designers fliers dealers continued work Electric power developed level exists todaycapable competing glow-engine-powered models providing practical alternative means powering model airplanes have practical experience models built kit Ruth chose well others like fact models such hers capable flying well suitably powered Unfortunately power system provided kit barely capable flying airplane except under ideal conditions hands experienced modelers inexpensive motor another didnt job years ago still dont perform well now poorly matched model virtue being supplied direct-drive configuration inexpensive $1520 reduction gearbox would allow motor turn larger more-efficient prop would have improved performance enough Steve Jim should have able make airplane fly safely hand launch As far can determine article speed control provided far out date motor Ruths airplane gotten air would have liability terms diminished flight duration compared what has right expect Several other factors including choice prop wiring connectors battery charger may have negative impact performance well think reasonable suggest model builders experienced otherwise should able expect RC sport airplanes advertised sold Electric power equipment should capable satisfactory flight performance small sailplane kits market fly acceptably inexpensive motors power systems job expected models such Ruth Chins Cub difficult accept failure Ruths airplane fly hands experienced modelers such Jim Haught Steve Kaluf satisfactory performance truth equipped half-dozen motor/gearbox/prop/battery/speed control combinations available suppliers advertise MA other model airplane magazines Ruths Cub would capable crisp takeoffs mowed grass effortless level flight half power good base aerobatics such loops rolls stall turns flight duration order five seven minutesjust would something like 20 two-stroke glow engine installed Ive done have seen others times years magazine articles have explaining advantages Electric power alternative internal combustion engines Well-made videos have available successful allElectric flying events going well second decades Model Aviations own Electric columnist Bob Kopski offers Electric Connection Service put interested modelers touch other Electric fliers living nearby Small lowkey specialist manufacturers distributors advertise really good Electric flight equipment model airplane August 1998 83 VACUUM BAGGING SUPPLIES CARBON FIBER LAMINATES 007 014 022 & 030 Thick ciCROHACELL Light Rigid Foam 12 3mm U GLASS CLOTH 58 ozlsq yd 75 15 20 30 & 4 oz CARBON OR KEVLAR MAT 2 4 5 oz/sq yd CARBON FIBER NO FRAY TAPE CARBON FIBER RIBBON U KEVLAR FABRIC TAPE KEVLAR FABRIC 17 ozIsq yd E-Z LAM Epoxy Laminating Resin Send SASE complete listing products AERO9PACE Composite Products t4ltt ioolitrte ir Son teondro 594511 1 352-2122 Fit Sit 352-2i2t Z Source r Lightweight Materials J magazine published yet word getting out actually happening Maybe just seems too good true propose two courses action can make positive impact getting word out about Electric power modeler flying electric airplanes successfully should demonstrate success somewhere other local Electric flying site An occasional trip local club enginepowered models usual experience will make big impression need show engine-power friends Electric works something might like try challenge kit manufacturers distributors time get serious about Electric flight seems no good reason continue promote inexpensive low-power motors accessories such gearboxes speed controls though capable providing flight performance order what modelers have come expect glow engines want airplanes have plenty good quality motor systems available ivill provide level performance knew direct discussion motor manufacturers willing work kit companies provide attractive pricing must noted experienced Electric fliers successfully use very small motors specialized lightweight airplanes seldom models initially attract newcomers Lets go beyond suggesting appropriate motors matched Electric Precision Sawing Tool airplane kits dozens existing kit designs intended engine power perform excellently converted Electric have engineered several myself am familiar converted others Modification straightforward economical suggest established kit manufacturers advertise experienced Electric modelers engineer conversions existing kits assurance such projects will given serious consideration marketing predict will astonished response also products already being flown successfully Electric power What needed produce advertise conversion kits eventually dedicated Electric versions airplanes Including motors such kits ought necessary should sufficient provide information appropriate choice motor related accessoriesjust glow engines industry needs make leap faith accept fact Electric flight works Once average modeler sees aggressive advertising Electric airplanes really perform way he/she has come expect engine powered models fly he/she will buy Electric power can add significantly enjoyment activity new modelers Lets work together get word out really works give chance reach its full potential Benjamin 1222 26th Ave NE Olympia WA 98506 Miter Saw Miter Saw hardened steel razor saw travels within precision guide allowing craftsman make accurate cuts wood plastic metal Miter Saw is constructed durable hardwood rigid glass filled nylon adjustable fence swings through arc precise degree marks positive stop 900 allows modeler make accurate repeatable cuts tight fits mitered corners Miter Saw excellent tool hobby requirements including * Model Airplane Ship parts * Model Railroad Train Layouts * Miniatures Furniture Picture Frames * Cutting Brass Copper Aluminum Tubing FOURMOST PRODUCTS Look ihis end oiher greet products Fourmost nearest hobby deeler direct orders inciude $350 Shipping 4040 24ih Avenue Forest Grove OR 97116 84 Model Aviation 4Build Strong Light ACPs Advanced Lightweight Materials NEW LASER PLAN PACS Dont pay big bucks wwl kits top quality plans laser cut parts available 1/4 Scale 0 84 Span Plans $2500 PG cowl $2500 Laser Cut parts 16500 Laser cut parts $7500 1/4 Scale99 Span Pokt-tll Plans $2500 Laser cut parts $7500 84 Span ALBATROS DVA Plans $3600 Laser parts $7500 1/Ste Scale 76SSpanALBATROS S $2600 Laser cut parts $6500 1/4 Scale 80 Span- ore. SiSA PLANS $3500 LOse wcs areLaser parts $15000 availoole SHIPPING AD 150010 PLANS OtOiR $800 TO [AStt PAC BiST IN SCALi CATALOG $700 POST PAID BOB HOLMAN PLANS PO BOX 741 SAN BERNARDINO CA 92402 909 885 3959 FAX 909 889 9307 Price $1995 Product No FOR 153