THE VOUGHT OS2U KINGFISHER has long appealed potential prototype Navy Carrier event Kingfisher wing its straight leading edge rela tively low taper compared other air craft lends itself easy building proper proportions modeling Its mid-wing con figuration gives good high-speed trim withp out dihedral allows low-drag fuel tank installation thing kept building much earlier previous lack documentation its use carrier research revealed Kingfishers assigned aboard carriers Saratoga Wasp Hornet well Advanced Carrier Training Group ACTG Pacific However ACTO could have used utility work naval air stations did some carriers seaplanes assigned scout/rescue duties proof needed came Bill Skelton served aboard USS Saratoga during time Kingfishers signed wheeled configuration using deck landing taking off designing Kingfisher wanted model could competitive Open Nationals competition also easy model children build fly competition wanted model Kingfisher appearance name Thus wingspan fuselage length proportional fuselage tail side views scale wing chord 84 Model Aviation Have thought about trying CL Navy Carrier flying Theres certain attrac tiveness con cept flying scalelike model its fastest speed its enlarged slightly tips allow good prop-hanging low speed tail en larged 20% wing area brought tail volume ratio up 040 Kingfisher designed big airplane primarily improve low-speed performance Flaps included same reason kept small reduce nose-down pitching moment deployed Kingfisher model will fly about 15 mph stall ing capable low speeds four minutes 75 mph 600 attitude Low-speed flight full stall requires rearward balance point large tail pro vides ample control stability model will sensitive large elevator movement long-span G-S bellcrank slowest making precision landing hooks pun intended guys try Profile Carrier class excellent starting point hanging results heavier model Kingfisher very straightforward design construction should pre sent no problem anyone experi ence building flying large models construction details follow will highlight parts construction different standard kit-model April 1984 85 long elevator horn reduce elevator travel produce very good flying qualities both high- low-speed flight Kingfisher lends itself very well either conventional low-speed flight prop hanging model should built particular style flight preferred de scribed plan Building prop ztion hardware m Carrier models However almos t styles Carrier hardwan rier modelers ones d well fuselage cut Dalsa light V4-in balsa elage 1/2-ifl parts nose fuselage edges parts will join sanded shape installed Ian snown allows easy ear saves space surfaces stabilizer shaped -in sheet id required achieve mt heavy engine Id lighter engines balance point e1 silver-soldering 3A2 musics wire must r file ensure ow grooves cut i wont hurt either Wing Kingfisher w Shadow foam wing core Models 1623 5 79412 Unsheete younger warp-free wi onstruction sche rmediate ribs stacking s carving/sand end ribs easy work taken avoid onstruction I or epoxy may b cyanoacrylates nent will dissc glue will ause moisture t clearance holes ii wire method uire about 30 harp knife may b edge foam iling edge od cavities iron large right ha e heated rod ad-out holes adequate ad ai February utions Goldberg Wing Skid1/4 recommendedbalsa 116 balsa _______ brace 8-9 3/32Oia1116 dia 1/Sod 32 AILERON RELEASE brass plate 3/32 ad brass tubE 1/16 dia wire pivot 5 engine of/sel 3-5 ounce FUEL TAN/I NOSE DOUBLERS 2 3/32 ply 1 3/4 balsa A7 1/2s 1 balsa 1/2 x 3/8 maple _____ Wr iii drill 9/32 insert 1/4 id brass tube PROFILE CARRIER Span 40-1/4 Area 395 sq Deagned Dick Perry Model Avation /64 plywood cern reinforceme stic film cove grain runn u completely -SIZE PLANS AVAILABLE . SE n bottomLINE SLIDER RELEASE PiiITie throttle leadout ii3/ax 1 1/2 T E stock cable Throttle full closed Dulls 9ih release ii i iiwrap center pfoam wing wits 1/64' ply iii I1/a balsa iiii iii iii TRUCTON Iiiii1/2 balsa II iii ng & capstripsCENTER RIBHollow core iiii TIPRIB g cutout ii~ ineeded clear ili te 3/32ii i i ileadouts C-c ii i i ii118' balsa / i i i1/6 brass channel l/16Ply1/16 nylon ply3/32 tube spacers I1ii = I____ iii_______SPARS 1/8 spruce 3/B taper f/B tip iii dow' foam wing core ii-iHTLone Star Models iiii -li _________ _________ -4i 114 x 3/4 balsao-s Long Spancover foam Bellcranstemperature film BELLCRANK MOUNT 1/B ply forward canopy outline 1/4 DaIs S 7flflG15cable ENGINE BEARERS GEAR MOUNT HOOK MOUNT 3/6 1/2 hard maple AGE TOP 1/4 balsa Use balsa 9-10 oP engine forward balance point engine Use basswood aft balance point 1112 oz engines 1/4 sheet hooks right Porn left1/2 balsa fiiler FUSELAGE1/2 balsalii e cut Out wing1/6 dowel3/32 Ga 1/16 music wire brass plate and015 cableimbed epoxy 2 wood screwsbetween FLAP STOPpoints stops hook DO1/16 wireat 4b 1/32 wire hooks & rubber bands operate hook flaps rudder aileron 015 cable between 1/32 wire horns rudder inboard flap holds rudder straignt high speed releases low speed Slow FlightRudderBalance TipFuel PointWeight Conventional dforward1 oz3 oz Low Speed Full Stall Prop Hangingmoveable 5 oz5 oz -d 4-40 Link arm ELEVATOR HORN 3/32 music wire 064 x 1/4 brass F mensional growth places model Large surface areas such fuselage side doublers can adhered contact cement smaller areas can handled conventional modeling adhesives use ply wing skin line holes balsa nose blocks serve structural motor mounts shown earlier installment Another very useful material /8 Lite Ply material poplar think stronger heavier balsa strong heavy birch ply has useful applications A-in thickness properties three-ply laminate ad vantageous often use formers structural motor mounts pictured Part 2 Whichever technique materials choose think about what youre doing pick up piece wood Spend few bucks 16-oz postage diet scale use youre building can quite educational surprising source free structural strength covering material Specif ically proper application MonoKote other plastic covering sheet balsa struc tures will add significantly finished strength durability probably case other covering materials well dont have firsthand experience call free benefit because certainly some kind finish its associ ated weight will always used thats needed claim benefit proper ap plication Loose bubbled MonoKote sheet surfaces does much good smooth evenly-adhered covering does Thus suggest pay little extra atten tion next cover sheet surface such fuselage side tail surface Virtually building now done CyA adhesives includes sticks Playboy OT few places still use epoxy favorite Hobbypoxy Formula 1 epoxy neither real fast nor real slow does excel lent job dihedral joints few other select applications dihedral joints always butt joints first doubled later mean wing centers panel completed planking etc dihedral mating sur faces sandedflat good fit LE LB spar spar planking planking nifty end-grain gets thin finger smear Formula 1 soaks 15-20 mm new batch mixed applied following surfaces held together few hours Finally dihedral braces installed Remember Part 1 said Elec tric can make better builder care ful choice materials careful fitting joints CyA can its job epoxy right places no globs please careful covering adhesion true quarter ounc ing techniques no penalties strength department minimal premium building time ever returned glow-engine flying Id still build way Next month well have continuation Planes Flying taking look some successful Electrics flown recent KRC Electric Fly events Well also develop list motors props batteries sociated operating power levels latter information combined previous sec tions rules thumb herein should allow plan own successful Elec trics time want express sincere thank letters expressing appreciation encouragementand requests information letters have resulted some new thinking part series possibly some followup articles Any questions comments etc section previous ones may directed SASE author Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 Kingfisher/Perry Continued page 87 dig wing surface Vacuum wing before applying low-temperature covering film such Solar Film Flying conventional low-speed flight particularly young inexperienced pi lot prefer use forward balance point limit up-elevator model will stall Set engine idle power just sufficient maintain level flight under dead-calm conditions Normal flying conditions will require slight continued page 172 Open up new wodd modeling excitement days modelers wont settle puttering around sky hours end want loops rolls spins want quality balsa kits - parts fit right out box want Great Planes youre RIC modeler thats interested perform ance should know about extensive line over 35 kits new catalog tells whole story - sport/trainers competition pattern giant scale sport scale designed Great Plane Clip out coupon return us today enter world Great Planes ~UUVACflCOiAN P0 80372URBANANOS6SA36 069 want put some excitement modeling Send FREE 1984 Great Planes catalog kits accessoriesI NAMEI ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIPI Return Great Planes Model Mtg PO Box 7210 Urbana Illinois 61801I changes throttle setting compensate wind Full-stall prop-hanging low-speed flight requires practice proficient Smooth precise control throttle necessary An extension throttle control arm will allow full control range G-S bellcrank used will improve engine speed control avoid yaw oscillations transitioning through stall should accomplished smoothly throttle bursts Should oscillations occur easiest way stop recover level flight increase speed improve line tension increase rudder effectiveness hope enjoy Kingfisher much have May landings 100-pointers Boston/Pelly-Fry Continued page 90 tricycles fast landings avoided porpoising does take long Boston taught yourself second landing onward whole business joy Almost first thing happened joining 88 Sqdn apart attack Luftwaffe upon arrival arrange fly somewhere back formations learn what game about As became proficient moved up easy stages closer front Excellent training indeed cannot lead anything life properly until have first started bottom ladder Finally promoted ourselves being lead aircraft Easy com manding officerbut also carry heavy responsibility no short cuts business operations Spitfire pilots happy because escorting fast bomber force could fly efficient speeds fear being jumped Luftwaffe Me109s FW 190s Meeting-up cotrectly escorting Spitfire squadrons course still its problems order get smooth rendezvousand under 200 ft altitude keep out enemy radar systemwe aimed arrive precisely over designated meeting point en route target timing error no 15 seconds Jock navigator never missed trick everybody happy However smiled day message came through Fighter Command Hq asking Boston force slow down out ward journey across English Channel because Spitfires burning too much fuel Quite change earlier times settled nice easy 240 mph sea level until just short enemy coast fine everybody Fine 12 Bostonssometimes moreand up 150 Spitfires same mission Quite armada come think about used call Balbo after prewar Italian air general clearly thought big beautiful fascinating impression out ward bound wave-top height seeing close escort Spitfires looking world like model airplanes Thank heaven real definitely aeromodeling time Bostons making notable contribution war effort last losses beginning come down began completing missions mostly daylight aircraft returningmaybe holes got back Things look ing up say 1948 No 88 Squadron moved France support Allied armies job A-20 designed writer moved heavy bomber business Yorkshire operated four-engine Handley Page Halifax good tough re liable airplane Although night bomber supporting complimentary US 8th Air Force day practice BUILDERS Get off better start season using Dealer mud Dintnbetor Inquinies Invited Custom Cut Cloth Any Length Kin-Craft Mt g Rt 2 Box 481 E Ashland KY 41101 606 978-4763 . Polyester Resins Micro-Balloon . Air-O-Fill n Gloves IProtectivel - Sandable Primers Thinner Access KIN-CRAFT Quality Line Dust Masks Gator Grip Contact Cement Applicator Kits Engine Cleaner Oil Kits Fiberglass Cloth & Tapes Cloth Y tS 26 oz Tapes 1 4 & 6 Send self-addressed stamped envelope tree catalogue discounts From~e Age ot Aviation 22 FAIRCNIio control TII 34 Channel Kit #107 $3995 099 15 Engines 46 Wingspan Dealer ributor InquIrIes Please tend 500 phone 7031 273-9593for Flyline Catalog Flyline Models Inc PO Baa 2136 Fairtas Virginia 22031 USA 172 Model Aviation SPORT WINCH Lightweight 34 lbs 155 kg battery Surprising performance r develops 9 HP Rellable&durableclualityCorflpoflefltsEasy use stable electrodynamic brake help prevent backlashes Complete around parachute 600 meters 90 lb braided nylon line $21500 battery shipping charges included also sell finest 160 lb braided nylon contest towline $19201600 meters plus shipping Send Complete descriptive literature price list ri4c7eA 9#c 68 Morgan Ave Danbury CT 06810 TEL203743-3312 IHLLIaIUN lIALANLE MALL uInELIIuNS Heres equipment seed give prop nn en best balance--balance directions Caref idly crafted top grade materials BUBBLE BALANCER accomodates 3/151/4 9/32 prop hales Other sizes available special order Dealers invited $1795 Add $150 tar HOWARD B HUEBI DEPT lOS stage Imnulliag Ia Mi50 6% nolan tan Na C0Da Bus 82 Rn B Mackate MrS 56001 FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLYI Safe Flying No Accident VINTAGE R-C PLANS al--c PEY-SA CATALINA 9 FT WING SPAN ALL RIBS B FULL PORMERS SHOWN ON PLANS11 PLASTIC ENGCOWLS $990 PR CLEAR GUN BLISTERS $ eeo PR 4 LARGE PLAN SHEETS Plans $1695 GFT WING SPAN MODEL PEY-SA ENGINE COWLS 1 650 PR Plans $1295 GUN BLISTERS 1 450 PR ADD 1250 POSTAGE CATALOGOVER 50 PLANS hoG DEALERS WRIE WORLD 0 MORGAN 13157 ORMOND BELLEVILLE MICH481t1 USA
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/04
Page Numbers: 84, 85, 86, 87, 169, 172
THE VOUGHT OS2U KINGFISHER has long appealed potential prototype Navy Carrier event Kingfisher wing its straight leading edge rela tively low taper compared other air craft lends itself easy building proper proportions modeling Its mid-wing con figuration gives good high-speed trim withp out dihedral allows low-drag fuel tank installation thing kept building much earlier previous lack documentation its use carrier research revealed Kingfishers assigned aboard carriers Saratoga Wasp Hornet well Advanced Carrier Training Group ACTG Pacific However ACTO could have used utility work naval air stations did some carriers seaplanes assigned scout/rescue duties proof needed came Bill Skelton served aboard USS Saratoga during time Kingfishers signed wheeled configuration using deck landing taking off designing Kingfisher wanted model could competitive Open Nationals competition also easy model children build fly competition wanted model Kingfisher appearance name Thus wingspan fuselage length proportional fuselage tail side views scale wing chord 84 Model Aviation Have thought about trying CL Navy Carrier flying Theres certain attrac tiveness con cept flying scalelike model its fastest speed its enlarged slightly tips allow good prop-hanging low speed tail en larged 20% wing area brought tail volume ratio up 040 Kingfisher designed big airplane primarily improve low-speed performance Flaps included same reason kept small reduce nose-down pitching moment deployed Kingfisher model will fly about 15 mph stall ing capable low speeds four minutes 75 mph 600 attitude Low-speed flight full stall requires rearward balance point large tail pro vides ample control stability model will sensitive large elevator movement long-span G-S bellcrank slowest making precision landing hooks pun intended guys try Profile Carrier class excellent starting point hanging results heavier model Kingfisher very straightforward design construction should pre sent no problem anyone experi ence building flying large models construction details follow will highlight parts construction different standard kit-model April 1984 85 long elevator horn reduce elevator travel produce very good flying qualities both high- low-speed flight Kingfisher lends itself very well either conventional low-speed flight prop hanging model should built particular style flight preferred de scribed plan Building prop ztion hardware m Carrier models However almos t styles Carrier hardwan rier modelers ones d well fuselage cut Dalsa light V4-in balsa elage 1/2-ifl parts nose fuselage edges parts will join sanded shape installed Ian snown allows easy ear saves space surfaces stabilizer shaped -in sheet id required achieve mt heavy engine Id lighter engines balance point e1 silver-soldering 3A2 musics wire must r file ensure ow grooves cut i wont hurt either Wing Kingfisher w Shadow foam wing core Models 1623 5 79412 Unsheete younger warp-free wi onstruction sche rmediate ribs stacking s carving/sand end ribs easy work taken avoid onstruction I or epoxy may b cyanoacrylates nent will dissc glue will ause moisture t clearance holes ii wire method uire about 30 harp knife may b edge foam iling edge od cavities iron large right ha e heated rod ad-out holes adequate ad ai February utions Goldberg Wing Skid1/4 recommendedbalsa 116 balsa _______ brace 8-9 3/32Oia1116 dia 1/Sod 32 AILERON RELEASE brass plate 3/32 ad brass tubE 1/16 dia wire pivot 5 engine of/sel 3-5 ounce FUEL TAN/I NOSE DOUBLERS 2 3/32 ply 1 3/4 balsa A7 1/2s 1 balsa 1/2 x 3/8 maple _____ Wr iii drill 9/32 insert 1/4 id brass tube PROFILE CARRIER Span 40-1/4 Area 395 sq Deagned Dick Perry Model Avation /64 plywood cern reinforceme stic film cove grain runn u completely -SIZE PLANS AVAILABLE . SE n bottomLINE SLIDER RELEASE PiiITie throttle leadout ii3/ax 1 1/2 T E stock cable Throttle full closed Dulls 9ih release ii i iiwrap center pfoam wing wits 1/64' ply iii I1/a balsa iiii iii iii TRUCTON Iiiii1/2 balsa II iii ng & capstripsCENTER RIBHollow core iiii TIPRIB g cutout ii~ ineeded clear ili te 3/32ii i i ileadouts C-c ii i i ii118' balsa / i i i1/6 brass channel l/16Ply1/16 nylon ply3/32 tube spacers I1ii = I____ iii_______SPARS 1/8 spruce 3/B taper f/B tip iii dow' foam wing core ii-iHTLone Star Models iiii -li _________ _________ -4i 114 x 3/4 balsao-s Long Spancover foam Bellcranstemperature film BELLCRANK MOUNT 1/B ply forward canopy outline 1/4 DaIs S 7flflG15cable ENGINE BEARERS GEAR MOUNT HOOK MOUNT 3/6 1/2 hard maple AGE TOP 1/4 balsa Use balsa 9-10 oP engine forward balance point engine Use basswood aft balance point 1112 oz engines 1/4 sheet hooks right Porn left1/2 balsa fiiler FUSELAGE1/2 balsalii e cut Out wing1/6 dowel3/32 Ga 1/16 music wire brass plate and015 cableimbed epoxy 2 wood screwsbetween FLAP STOPpoints stops hook DO1/16 wireat 4b 1/32 wire hooks & rubber bands operate hook flaps rudder aileron 015 cable between 1/32 wire horns rudder inboard flap holds rudder straignt high speed releases low speed Slow FlightRudderBalance TipFuel PointWeight Conventional dforward1 oz3 oz Low Speed Full Stall Prop Hangingmoveable 5 oz5 oz -d 4-40 Link arm ELEVATOR HORN 3/32 music wire 064 x 1/4 brass F mensional growth places model Large surface areas such fuselage side doublers can adhered contact cement smaller areas can handled conventional modeling adhesives use ply wing skin line holes balsa nose blocks serve structural motor mounts shown earlier installment Another very useful material /8 Lite Ply material poplar think stronger heavier balsa strong heavy birch ply has useful applications A-in thickness properties three-ply laminate ad vantageous often use formers structural motor mounts pictured Part 2 Whichever technique materials choose think about what youre doing pick up piece wood Spend few bucks 16-oz postage diet scale use youre building can quite educational surprising source free structural strength covering material Specif ically proper application MonoKote other plastic covering sheet balsa struc tures will add significantly finished strength durability probably case other covering materials well dont have firsthand experience call free benefit because certainly some kind finish its associ ated weight will always used thats needed claim benefit proper ap plication Loose bubbled MonoKote sheet surfaces does much good smooth evenly-adhered covering does Thus suggest pay little extra atten tion next cover sheet surface such fuselage side tail surface Virtually building now done CyA adhesives includes sticks Playboy OT few places still use epoxy favorite Hobbypoxy Formula 1 epoxy neither real fast nor real slow does excel lent job dihedral joints few other select applications dihedral joints always butt joints first doubled later mean wing centers panel completed planking etc dihedral mating sur faces sandedflat good fit LE LB spar spar planking planking nifty end-grain gets thin finger smear Formula 1 soaks 15-20 mm new batch mixed applied following surfaces held together few hours Finally dihedral braces installed Remember Part 1 said Elec tric can make better builder care ful choice materials careful fitting joints CyA can its job epoxy right places no globs please careful covering adhesion true quarter ounc ing techniques no penalties strength department minimal premium building time ever returned glow-engine flying Id still build way Next month well have continuation Planes Flying taking look some successful Electrics flown recent KRC Electric Fly events Well also develop list motors props batteries sociated operating power levels latter information combined previous sec tions rules thumb herein should allow plan own successful Elec trics time want express sincere thank letters expressing appreciation encouragementand requests information letters have resulted some new thinking part series possibly some followup articles Any questions comments etc section previous ones may directed SASE author Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 Kingfisher/Perry Continued page 87 dig wing surface Vacuum wing before applying low-temperature covering film such Solar Film Flying conventional low-speed flight particularly young inexperienced pi lot prefer use forward balance point limit up-elevator model will stall Set engine idle power just sufficient maintain level flight under dead-calm conditions Normal flying conditions will require slight continued page 172 Open up new wodd modeling excitement days modelers wont settle puttering around sky hours end want loops rolls spins want quality balsa kits - parts fit right out box want Great Planes youre RIC modeler thats interested perform ance should know about extensive line over 35 kits new catalog tells whole story - sport/trainers competition pattern giant scale sport scale designed Great Plane Clip out coupon return us today enter world Great Planes ~UUVACflCOiAN P0 80372URBANANOS6SA36 069 want put some excitement modeling Send FREE 1984 Great Planes catalog kits accessoriesI NAMEI ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIPI Return Great Planes Model Mtg PO Box 7210 Urbana Illinois 61801I changes throttle setting compensate wind Full-stall prop-hanging low-speed flight requires practice proficient Smooth precise control throttle necessary An extension throttle control arm will allow full control range G-S bellcrank used will improve engine speed control avoid yaw oscillations transitioning through stall should accomplished smoothly throttle bursts Should oscillations occur easiest way stop recover level flight increase speed improve line tension increase rudder effectiveness hope enjoy Kingfisher much have May landings 100-pointers Boston/Pelly-Fry Continued page 90 tricycles fast landings avoided porpoising does take long Boston taught yourself second landing onward whole business joy Almost first thing happened joining 88 Sqdn apart attack Luftwaffe upon arrival arrange fly somewhere back formations learn what game about As became proficient moved up easy stages closer front Excellent training indeed cannot lead anything life properly until have first started bottom ladder Finally promoted ourselves being lead aircraft Easy com manding officerbut also carry heavy responsibility no short cuts business operations Spitfire pilots happy because escorting fast bomber force could fly efficient speeds fear being jumped Luftwaffe Me109s FW 190s Meeting-up cotrectly escorting Spitfire squadrons course still its problems order get smooth rendezvousand under 200 ft altitude keep out enemy radar systemwe aimed arrive precisely over designated meeting point en route target timing error no 15 seconds Jock navigator never missed trick everybody happy However smiled day message came through Fighter Command Hq asking Boston force slow down out ward journey across English Channel because Spitfires burning too much fuel Quite change earlier times settled nice easy 240 mph sea level until just short enemy coast fine everybody Fine 12 Bostonssometimes moreand up 150 Spitfires same mission Quite armada come think about used call Balbo after prewar Italian air general clearly thought big beautiful fascinating impression out ward bound wave-top height seeing close escort Spitfires looking world like model airplanes Thank heaven real definitely aeromodeling time Bostons making notable contribution war effort last losses beginning come down began completing missions mostly daylight aircraft returningmaybe holes got back Things look ing up say 1948 No 88 Squadron moved France support Allied armies job A-20 designed writer moved heavy bomber business Yorkshire operated four-engine Handley Page Halifax good tough re liable airplane Although night bomber supporting complimentary US 8th Air Force day practice BUILDERS Get off better start season using Dealer mud Dintnbetor Inquinies Invited Custom Cut Cloth Any Length Kin-Craft Mt g Rt 2 Box 481 E Ashland KY 41101 606 978-4763 . Polyester Resins Micro-Balloon . Air-O-Fill n Gloves IProtectivel - Sandable Primers Thinner Access KIN-CRAFT Quality Line Dust Masks Gator Grip Contact Cement Applicator Kits Engine Cleaner Oil Kits Fiberglass Cloth & Tapes Cloth Y tS 26 oz Tapes 1 4 & 6 Send self-addressed stamped envelope tree catalogue discounts From~e Age ot Aviation 22 FAIRCNIio control TII 34 Channel Kit #107 $3995 099 15 Engines 46 Wingspan Dealer ributor InquIrIes Please tend 500 phone 7031 273-9593for Flyline Catalog Flyline Models Inc PO Baa 2136 Fairtas Virginia 22031 USA 172 Model Aviation SPORT WINCH Lightweight 34 lbs 155 kg battery Surprising performance r develops 9 HP Rellable&durableclualityCorflpoflefltsEasy use stable electrodynamic brake help prevent backlashes Complete around parachute 600 meters 90 lb braided nylon line $21500 battery shipping charges included also sell finest 160 lb braided nylon contest towline $19201600 meters plus shipping Send Complete descriptive literature price list ri4c7eA 9#c 68 Morgan Ave Danbury CT 06810 TEL203743-3312 IHLLIaIUN lIALANLE MALL uInELIIuNS Heres equipment seed give prop nn en best balance--balance directions Caref idly crafted top grade materials BUBBLE BALANCER accomodates 3/151/4 9/32 prop hales Other sizes available special order Dealers invited $1795 Add $150 tar HOWARD B HUEBI DEPT lOS stage Imnulliag Ia Mi50 6% nolan tan Na C0Da Bus 82 Rn B Mackate MrS 56001 FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLYI Safe Flying No Accident VINTAGE R-C PLANS al--c PEY-SA CATALINA 9 FT WING SPAN ALL RIBS B FULL PORMERS SHOWN ON PLANS11 PLASTIC ENGCOWLS $990 PR CLEAR GUN BLISTERS $ eeo PR 4 LARGE PLAN SHEETS Plans $1695 GFT WING SPAN MODEL PEY-SA ENGINE COWLS 1 650 PR Plans $1295 GUN BLISTERS 1 450 PR ADD 1250 POSTAGE CATALOGOVER 50 PLANS hoG DEALERS WRIE WORLD 0 MORGAN 13157 ORMOND BELLEVILLE MICH481t1 USA
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/04
Page Numbers: 84, 85, 86, 87, 169, 172
THE VOUGHT OS2U KINGFISHER has long appealed potential prototype Navy Carrier event Kingfisher wing its straight leading edge rela tively low taper compared other air craft lends itself easy building proper proportions modeling Its mid-wing con figuration gives good high-speed trim withp out dihedral allows low-drag fuel tank installation thing kept building much earlier previous lack documentation its use carrier research revealed Kingfishers assigned aboard carriers Saratoga Wasp Hornet well Advanced Carrier Training Group ACTG Pacific However ACTO could have used utility work naval air stations did some carriers seaplanes assigned scout/rescue duties proof needed came Bill Skelton served aboard USS Saratoga during time Kingfishers signed wheeled configuration using deck landing taking off designing Kingfisher wanted model could competitive Open Nationals competition also easy model children build fly competition wanted model Kingfisher appearance name Thus wingspan fuselage length proportional fuselage tail side views scale wing chord 84 Model Aviation Have thought about trying CL Navy Carrier flying Theres certain attrac tiveness con cept flying scalelike model its fastest speed its enlarged slightly tips allow good prop-hanging low speed tail en larged 20% wing area brought tail volume ratio up 040 Kingfisher designed big airplane primarily improve low-speed performance Flaps included same reason kept small reduce nose-down pitching moment deployed Kingfisher model will fly about 15 mph stall ing capable low speeds four minutes 75 mph 600 attitude Low-speed flight full stall requires rearward balance point large tail pro vides ample control stability model will sensitive large elevator movement long-span G-S bellcrank slowest making precision landing hooks pun intended guys try Profile Carrier class excellent starting point hanging results heavier model Kingfisher very straightforward design construction should pre sent no problem anyone experi ence building flying large models construction details follow will highlight parts construction different standard kit-model April 1984 85 long elevator horn reduce elevator travel produce very good flying qualities both high- low-speed flight Kingfisher lends itself very well either conventional low-speed flight prop hanging model should built particular style flight preferred de scribed plan Building prop ztion hardware m Carrier models However almos t styles Carrier hardwan rier modelers ones d well fuselage cut Dalsa light V4-in balsa elage 1/2-ifl parts nose fuselage edges parts will join sanded shape installed Ian snown allows easy ear saves space surfaces stabilizer shaped -in sheet id required achieve mt heavy engine Id lighter engines balance point e1 silver-soldering 3A2 musics wire must r file ensure ow grooves cut i wont hurt either Wing Kingfisher w Shadow foam wing core Models 1623 5 79412 Unsheete younger warp-free wi onstruction sche rmediate ribs stacking s carving/sand end ribs easy work taken avoid onstruction I or epoxy may b cyanoacrylates nent will dissc glue will ause moisture t clearance holes ii wire method uire about 30 harp knife may b edge foam iling edge od cavities iron large right ha e heated rod ad-out holes adequate ad ai February utions Goldberg Wing Skid1/4 recommendedbalsa 116 balsa _______ brace 8-9 3/32Oia1116 dia 1/Sod 32 AILERON RELEASE brass plate 3/32 ad brass tubE 1/16 dia wire pivot 5 engine of/sel 3-5 ounce FUEL TAN/I NOSE DOUBLERS 2 3/32 ply 1 3/4 balsa A7 1/2s 1 balsa 1/2 x 3/8 maple _____ Wr iii drill 9/32 insert 1/4 id brass tube PROFILE CARRIER Span 40-1/4 Area 395 sq Deagned Dick Perry Model Avation /64 plywood cern reinforceme stic film cove grain runn u completely -SIZE PLANS AVAILABLE . SE n bottomLINE SLIDER RELEASE PiiITie throttle leadout ii3/ax 1 1/2 T E stock cable Throttle full closed Dulls 9ih release ii i iiwrap center pfoam wing wits 1/64' ply iii I1/a balsa iiii iii iii TRUCTON Iiiii1/2 balsa II iii ng & capstripsCENTER RIBHollow core iiii TIPRIB g cutout ii~ ineeded clear ili te 3/32ii i i ileadouts C-c ii i i ii118' balsa / i i i1/6 brass channel l/16Ply1/16 nylon ply3/32 tube spacers I1ii = I____ iii_______SPARS 1/8 spruce 3/B taper f/B tip iii dow' foam wing core ii-iHTLone Star Models iiii -li _________ _________ -4i 114 x 3/4 balsao-s Long Spancover foam Bellcranstemperature film BELLCRANK MOUNT 1/B ply forward canopy outline 1/4 DaIs S 7flflG15cable ENGINE BEARERS GEAR MOUNT HOOK MOUNT 3/6 1/2 hard maple AGE TOP 1/4 balsa Use balsa 9-10 oP engine forward balance point engine Use basswood aft balance point 1112 oz engines 1/4 sheet hooks right Porn left1/2 balsa fiiler FUSELAGE1/2 balsalii e cut Out wing1/6 dowel3/32 Ga 1/16 music wire brass plate and015 cableimbed epoxy 2 wood screwsbetween FLAP STOPpoints stops hook DO1/16 wireat 4b 1/32 wire hooks & rubber bands operate hook flaps rudder aileron 015 cable between 1/32 wire horns rudder inboard flap holds rudder straignt high speed releases low speed Slow FlightRudderBalance TipFuel PointWeight Conventional dforward1 oz3 oz Low Speed Full Stall Prop Hangingmoveable 5 oz5 oz -d 4-40 Link arm ELEVATOR HORN 3/32 music wire 064 x 1/4 brass F mensional growth places model Large surface areas such fuselage side doublers can adhered contact cement smaller areas can handled conventional modeling adhesives use ply wing skin line holes balsa nose blocks serve structural motor mounts shown earlier installment Another very useful material /8 Lite Ply material poplar think stronger heavier balsa strong heavy birch ply has useful applications A-in thickness properties three-ply laminate ad vantageous often use formers structural motor mounts pictured Part 2 Whichever technique materials choose think about what youre doing pick up piece wood Spend few bucks 16-oz postage diet scale use youre building can quite educational surprising source free structural strength covering material Specif ically proper application MonoKote other plastic covering sheet balsa struc tures will add significantly finished strength durability probably case other covering materials well dont have firsthand experience call free benefit because certainly some kind finish its associ ated weight will always used thats needed claim benefit proper ap plication Loose bubbled MonoKote sheet surfaces does much good smooth evenly-adhered covering does Thus suggest pay little extra atten tion next cover sheet surface such fuselage side tail surface Virtually building now done CyA adhesives includes sticks Playboy OT few places still use epoxy favorite Hobbypoxy Formula 1 epoxy neither real fast nor real slow does excel lent job dihedral joints few other select applications dihedral joints always butt joints first doubled later mean wing centers panel completed planking etc dihedral mating sur faces sandedflat good fit LE LB spar spar planking planking nifty end-grain gets thin finger smear Formula 1 soaks 15-20 mm new batch mixed applied following surfaces held together few hours Finally dihedral braces installed Remember Part 1 said Elec tric can make better builder care ful choice materials careful fitting joints CyA can its job epoxy right places no globs please careful covering adhesion true quarter ounc ing techniques no penalties strength department minimal premium building time ever returned glow-engine flying Id still build way Next month well have continuation Planes Flying taking look some successful Electrics flown recent KRC Electric Fly events Well also develop list motors props batteries sociated operating power levels latter information combined previous sec tions rules thumb herein should allow plan own successful Elec trics time want express sincere thank letters expressing appreciation encouragementand requests information letters have resulted some new thinking part series possibly some followup articles Any questions comments etc section previous ones may directed SASE author Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 Kingfisher/Perry Continued page 87 dig wing surface Vacuum wing before applying low-temperature covering film such Solar Film Flying conventional low-speed flight particularly young inexperienced pi lot prefer use forward balance point limit up-elevator model will stall Set engine idle power just sufficient maintain level flight under dead-calm conditions Normal flying conditions will require slight continued page 172 Open up new wodd modeling excitement days modelers wont settle puttering around sky hours end want loops rolls spins want quality balsa kits - parts fit right out box want Great Planes youre RIC modeler thats interested perform ance should know about extensive line over 35 kits new catalog tells whole story - sport/trainers competition pattern giant scale sport scale designed Great Plane Clip out coupon return us today enter world Great Planes ~UUVACflCOiAN P0 80372URBANANOS6SA36 069 want put some excitement modeling Send FREE 1984 Great Planes catalog kits accessoriesI NAMEI ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIPI Return Great Planes Model Mtg PO Box 7210 Urbana Illinois 61801I changes throttle setting compensate wind Full-stall prop-hanging low-speed flight requires practice proficient Smooth precise control throttle necessary An extension throttle control arm will allow full control range G-S bellcrank used will improve engine speed control avoid yaw oscillations transitioning through stall should accomplished smoothly throttle bursts Should oscillations occur easiest way stop recover level flight increase speed improve line tension increase rudder effectiveness hope enjoy Kingfisher much have May landings 100-pointers Boston/Pelly-Fry Continued page 90 tricycles fast landings avoided porpoising does take long Boston taught yourself second landing onward whole business joy Almost first thing happened joining 88 Sqdn apart attack Luftwaffe upon arrival arrange fly somewhere back formations learn what game about As became proficient moved up easy stages closer front Excellent training indeed cannot lead anything life properly until have first started bottom ladder Finally promoted ourselves being lead aircraft Easy com manding officerbut also carry heavy responsibility no short cuts business operations Spitfire pilots happy because escorting fast bomber force could fly efficient speeds fear being jumped Luftwaffe Me109s FW 190s Meeting-up cotrectly escorting Spitfire squadrons course still its problems order get smooth rendezvousand under 200 ft altitude keep out enemy radar systemwe aimed arrive precisely over designated meeting point en route target timing error no 15 seconds Jock navigator never missed trick everybody happy However smiled day message came through Fighter Command Hq asking Boston force slow down out ward journey across English Channel because Spitfires burning too much fuel Quite change earlier times settled nice easy 240 mph sea level until just short enemy coast fine everybody Fine 12 Bostonssometimes moreand up 150 Spitfires same mission Quite armada come think about used call Balbo after prewar Italian air general clearly thought big beautiful fascinating impression out ward bound wave-top height seeing close escort Spitfires looking world like model airplanes Thank heaven real definitely aeromodeling time Bostons making notable contribution war effort last losses beginning come down began completing missions mostly daylight aircraft returningmaybe holes got back Things look ing up say 1948 No 88 Squadron moved France support Allied armies job A-20 designed writer moved heavy bomber business Yorkshire operated four-engine Handley Page Halifax good tough re liable airplane Although night bomber supporting complimentary US 8th Air Force day practice BUILDERS Get off better start season using Dealer mud Dintnbetor Inquinies Invited Custom Cut Cloth Any Length Kin-Craft Mt g Rt 2 Box 481 E Ashland KY 41101 606 978-4763 . Polyester Resins Micro-Balloon . Air-O-Fill n Gloves IProtectivel - Sandable Primers Thinner Access KIN-CRAFT Quality Line Dust Masks Gator Grip Contact Cement Applicator Kits Engine Cleaner Oil Kits Fiberglass Cloth & Tapes Cloth Y tS 26 oz Tapes 1 4 & 6 Send self-addressed stamped envelope tree catalogue discounts From~e Age ot Aviation 22 FAIRCNIio control TII 34 Channel Kit #107 $3995 099 15 Engines 46 Wingspan Dealer ributor InquIrIes Please tend 500 phone 7031 273-9593for Flyline Catalog Flyline Models Inc PO Baa 2136 Fairtas Virginia 22031 USA 172 Model Aviation SPORT WINCH Lightweight 34 lbs 155 kg battery Surprising performance r develops 9 HP Rellable&durableclualityCorflpoflefltsEasy use stable electrodynamic brake help prevent backlashes Complete around parachute 600 meters 90 lb braided nylon line $21500 battery shipping charges included also sell finest 160 lb braided nylon contest towline $19201600 meters plus shipping Send Complete descriptive literature price list ri4c7eA 9#c 68 Morgan Ave Danbury CT 06810 TEL203743-3312 IHLLIaIUN lIALANLE MALL uInELIIuNS Heres equipment seed give prop nn en best balance--balance directions Caref idly crafted top grade materials BUBBLE BALANCER accomodates 3/151/4 9/32 prop hales Other sizes available special order Dealers invited $1795 Add $150 tar HOWARD B HUEBI DEPT lOS stage Imnulliag Ia Mi50 6% nolan tan Na C0Da Bus 82 Rn B Mackate MrS 56001 FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLYI Safe Flying No Accident VINTAGE R-C PLANS al--c PEY-SA CATALINA 9 FT WING SPAN ALL RIBS B FULL PORMERS SHOWN ON PLANS11 PLASTIC ENGCOWLS $990 PR CLEAR GUN BLISTERS $ eeo PR 4 LARGE PLAN SHEETS Plans $1695 GFT WING SPAN MODEL PEY-SA ENGINE COWLS 1 650 PR Plans $1295 GUN BLISTERS 1 450 PR ADD 1250 POSTAGE CATALOGOVER 50 PLANS hoG DEALERS WRIE WORLD 0 MORGAN 13157 ORMOND BELLEVILLE MICH481t1 USA
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/04
Page Numbers: 84, 85, 86, 87, 169, 172
THE VOUGHT OS2U KINGFISHER has long appealed potential prototype Navy Carrier event Kingfisher wing its straight leading edge rela tively low taper compared other air craft lends itself easy building proper proportions modeling Its mid-wing con figuration gives good high-speed trim withp out dihedral allows low-drag fuel tank installation thing kept building much earlier previous lack documentation its use carrier research revealed Kingfishers assigned aboard carriers Saratoga Wasp Hornet well Advanced Carrier Training Group ACTG Pacific However ACTO could have used utility work naval air stations did some carriers seaplanes assigned scout/rescue duties proof needed came Bill Skelton served aboard USS Saratoga during time Kingfishers signed wheeled configuration using deck landing taking off designing Kingfisher wanted model could competitive Open Nationals competition also easy model children build fly competition wanted model Kingfisher appearance name Thus wingspan fuselage length proportional fuselage tail side views scale wing chord 84 Model Aviation Have thought about trying CL Navy Carrier flying Theres certain attrac tiveness con cept flying scalelike model its fastest speed its enlarged slightly tips allow good prop-hanging low speed tail en larged 20% wing area brought tail volume ratio up 040 Kingfisher designed big airplane primarily improve low-speed performance Flaps included same reason kept small reduce nose-down pitching moment deployed Kingfisher model will fly about 15 mph stall ing capable low speeds four minutes 75 mph 600 attitude Low-speed flight full stall requires rearward balance point large tail pro vides ample control stability model will sensitive large elevator movement long-span G-S bellcrank slowest making precision landing hooks pun intended guys try Profile Carrier class excellent starting point hanging results heavier model Kingfisher very straightforward design construction should pre sent no problem anyone experi ence building flying large models construction details follow will highlight parts construction different standard kit-model April 1984 85 long elevator horn reduce elevator travel produce very good flying qualities both high- low-speed flight Kingfisher lends itself very well either conventional low-speed flight prop hanging model should built particular style flight preferred de scribed plan Building prop ztion hardware m Carrier models However almos t styles Carrier hardwan rier modelers ones d well fuselage cut Dalsa light V4-in balsa elage 1/2-ifl parts nose fuselage edges parts will join sanded shape installed Ian snown allows easy ear saves space surfaces stabilizer shaped -in sheet id required achieve mt heavy engine Id lighter engines balance point e1 silver-soldering 3A2 musics wire must r file ensure ow grooves cut i wont hurt either Wing Kingfisher w Shadow foam wing core Models 1623 5 79412 Unsheete younger warp-free wi onstruction sche rmediate ribs stacking s carving/sand end ribs easy work taken avoid onstruction I or epoxy may b cyanoacrylates nent will dissc glue will ause moisture t clearance holes ii wire method uire about 30 harp knife may b edge foam iling edge od cavities iron large right ha e heated rod ad-out holes adequate ad ai February utions Goldberg Wing Skid1/4 recommendedbalsa 116 balsa _______ brace 8-9 3/32Oia1116 dia 1/Sod 32 AILERON RELEASE brass plate 3/32 ad brass tubE 1/16 dia wire pivot 5 engine of/sel 3-5 ounce FUEL TAN/I NOSE DOUBLERS 2 3/32 ply 1 3/4 balsa A7 1/2s 1 balsa 1/2 x 3/8 maple _____ Wr iii drill 9/32 insert 1/4 id brass tube PROFILE CARRIER Span 40-1/4 Area 395 sq Deagned Dick Perry Model Avation /64 plywood cern reinforceme stic film cove grain runn u completely -SIZE PLANS AVAILABLE . SE n bottomLINE SLIDER RELEASE PiiITie throttle leadout ii3/ax 1 1/2 T E stock cable Throttle full closed Dulls 9ih release ii i iiwrap center pfoam wing wits 1/64' ply iii I1/a balsa iiii iii iii TRUCTON Iiiii1/2 balsa II iii ng & capstripsCENTER RIBHollow core iiii TIPRIB g cutout ii~ ineeded clear ili te 3/32ii i i ileadouts C-c ii i i ii118' balsa / i i i1/6 brass channel l/16Ply1/16 nylon ply3/32 tube spacers I1ii = I____ iii_______SPARS 1/8 spruce 3/B taper f/B tip iii dow' foam wing core ii-iHTLone Star Models iiii -li _________ _________ -4i 114 x 3/4 balsao-s Long Spancover foam Bellcranstemperature film BELLCRANK MOUNT 1/B ply forward canopy outline 1/4 DaIs S 7flflG15cable ENGINE BEARERS GEAR MOUNT HOOK MOUNT 3/6 1/2 hard maple AGE TOP 1/4 balsa Use balsa 9-10 oP engine forward balance point engine Use basswood aft balance point 1112 oz engines 1/4 sheet hooks right Porn left1/2 balsa fiiler FUSELAGE1/2 balsalii e cut Out wing1/6 dowel3/32 Ga 1/16 music wire brass plate and015 cableimbed epoxy 2 wood screwsbetween FLAP STOPpoints stops hook DO1/16 wireat 4b 1/32 wire hooks & rubber bands operate hook flaps rudder aileron 015 cable between 1/32 wire horns rudder inboard flap holds rudder straignt high speed releases low speed Slow FlightRudderBalance TipFuel PointWeight Conventional dforward1 oz3 oz Low Speed Full Stall Prop Hangingmoveable 5 oz5 oz -d 4-40 Link arm ELEVATOR HORN 3/32 music wire 064 x 1/4 brass F mensional growth places model Large surface areas such fuselage side doublers can adhered contact cement smaller areas can handled conventional modeling adhesives use ply wing skin line holes balsa nose blocks serve structural motor mounts shown earlier installment Another very useful material /8 Lite Ply material poplar think stronger heavier balsa strong heavy birch ply has useful applications A-in thickness properties three-ply laminate ad vantageous often use formers structural motor mounts pictured Part 2 Whichever technique materials choose think about what youre doing pick up piece wood Spend few bucks 16-oz postage diet scale use youre building can quite educational surprising source free structural strength covering material Specif ically proper application MonoKote other plastic covering sheet balsa struc tures will add significantly finished strength durability probably case other covering materials well dont have firsthand experience call free benefit because certainly some kind finish its associ ated weight will always used thats needed claim benefit proper ap plication Loose bubbled MonoKote sheet surfaces does much good smooth evenly-adhered covering does Thus suggest pay little extra atten tion next cover sheet surface such fuselage side tail surface Virtually building now done CyA adhesives includes sticks Playboy OT few places still use epoxy favorite Hobbypoxy Formula 1 epoxy neither real fast nor real slow does excel lent job dihedral joints few other select applications dihedral joints always butt joints first doubled later mean wing centers panel completed planking etc dihedral mating sur faces sandedflat good fit LE LB spar spar planking planking nifty end-grain gets thin finger smear Formula 1 soaks 15-20 mm new batch mixed applied following surfaces held together few hours Finally dihedral braces installed Remember Part 1 said Elec tric can make better builder care ful choice materials careful fitting joints CyA can its job epoxy right places no globs please careful covering adhesion true quarter ounc ing techniques no penalties strength department minimal premium building time ever returned glow-engine flying Id still build way Next month well have continuation Planes Flying taking look some successful Electrics flown recent KRC Electric Fly events Well also develop list motors props batteries sociated operating power levels latter information combined previous sec tions rules thumb herein should allow plan own successful Elec trics time want express sincere thank letters expressing appreciation encouragementand requests information letters have resulted some new thinking part series possibly some followup articles Any questions comments etc section previous ones may directed SASE author Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 Kingfisher/Perry Continued page 87 dig wing surface Vacuum wing before applying low-temperature covering film such Solar Film Flying conventional low-speed flight particularly young inexperienced pi lot prefer use forward balance point limit up-elevator model will stall Set engine idle power just sufficient maintain level flight under dead-calm conditions Normal flying conditions will require slight continued page 172 Open up new wodd modeling excitement days modelers wont settle puttering around sky hours end want loops rolls spins want quality balsa kits - parts fit right out box want Great Planes youre RIC modeler thats interested perform ance should know about extensive line over 35 kits new catalog tells whole story - sport/trainers competition pattern giant scale sport scale designed Great Plane Clip out coupon return us today enter world Great Planes ~UUVACflCOiAN P0 80372URBANANOS6SA36 069 want put some excitement modeling Send FREE 1984 Great Planes catalog kits accessoriesI NAMEI ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIPI Return Great Planes Model Mtg PO Box 7210 Urbana Illinois 61801I changes throttle setting compensate wind Full-stall prop-hanging low-speed flight requires practice proficient Smooth precise control throttle necessary An extension throttle control arm will allow full control range G-S bellcrank used will improve engine speed control avoid yaw oscillations transitioning through stall should accomplished smoothly throttle bursts Should oscillations occur easiest way stop recover level flight increase speed improve line tension increase rudder effectiveness hope enjoy Kingfisher much have May landings 100-pointers Boston/Pelly-Fry Continued page 90 tricycles fast landings avoided porpoising does take long Boston taught yourself second landing onward whole business joy Almost first thing happened joining 88 Sqdn apart attack Luftwaffe upon arrival arrange fly somewhere back formations learn what game about As became proficient moved up easy stages closer front Excellent training indeed cannot lead anything life properly until have first started bottom ladder Finally promoted ourselves being lead aircraft Easy com manding officerbut also carry heavy responsibility no short cuts business operations Spitfire pilots happy because escorting fast bomber force could fly efficient speeds fear being jumped Luftwaffe Me109s FW 190s Meeting-up cotrectly escorting Spitfire squadrons course still its problems order get smooth rendezvousand under 200 ft altitude keep out enemy radar systemwe aimed arrive precisely over designated meeting point en route target timing error no 15 seconds Jock navigator never missed trick everybody happy However smiled day message came through Fighter Command Hq asking Boston force slow down out ward journey across English Channel because Spitfires burning too much fuel Quite change earlier times settled nice easy 240 mph sea level until just short enemy coast fine everybody Fine 12 Bostonssometimes moreand up 150 Spitfires same mission Quite armada come think about used call Balbo after prewar Italian air general clearly thought big beautiful fascinating impression out ward bound wave-top height seeing close escort Spitfires looking world like model airplanes Thank heaven real definitely aeromodeling time Bostons making notable contribution war effort last losses beginning come down began completing missions mostly daylight aircraft returningmaybe holes got back Things look ing up say 1948 No 88 Squadron moved France support Allied armies job A-20 designed writer moved heavy bomber business Yorkshire operated four-engine Handley Page Halifax good tough re liable airplane Although night bomber supporting complimentary US 8th Air Force day practice BUILDERS Get off better start season using Dealer mud Dintnbetor Inquinies Invited Custom Cut Cloth Any Length Kin-Craft Mt g Rt 2 Box 481 E Ashland KY 41101 606 978-4763 . Polyester Resins Micro-Balloon . Air-O-Fill n Gloves IProtectivel - Sandable Primers Thinner Access KIN-CRAFT Quality Line Dust Masks Gator Grip Contact Cement Applicator Kits Engine Cleaner Oil Kits Fiberglass Cloth & Tapes Cloth Y tS 26 oz Tapes 1 4 & 6 Send self-addressed stamped envelope tree catalogue discounts From~e Age ot Aviation 22 FAIRCNIio control TII 34 Channel Kit #107 $3995 099 15 Engines 46 Wingspan Dealer ributor InquIrIes Please tend 500 phone 7031 273-9593for Flyline Catalog Flyline Models Inc PO Baa 2136 Fairtas Virginia 22031 USA 172 Model Aviation SPORT WINCH Lightweight 34 lbs 155 kg battery Surprising performance r develops 9 HP Rellable&durableclualityCorflpoflefltsEasy use stable electrodynamic brake help prevent backlashes Complete around parachute 600 meters 90 lb braided nylon line $21500 battery shipping charges included also sell finest 160 lb braided nylon contest towline $19201600 meters plus shipping Send Complete descriptive literature price list ri4c7eA 9#c 68 Morgan Ave Danbury CT 06810 TEL203743-3312 IHLLIaIUN lIALANLE MALL uInELIIuNS Heres equipment seed give prop nn en best balance--balance directions Caref idly crafted top grade materials BUBBLE BALANCER accomodates 3/151/4 9/32 prop hales Other sizes available special order Dealers invited $1795 Add $150 tar HOWARD B HUEBI DEPT lOS stage Imnulliag Ia Mi50 6% nolan tan Na C0Da Bus 82 Rn B Mackate MrS 56001 FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLYI Safe Flying No Accident VINTAGE R-C PLANS al--c PEY-SA CATALINA 9 FT WING SPAN ALL RIBS B FULL PORMERS SHOWN ON PLANS11 PLASTIC ENGCOWLS $990 PR CLEAR GUN BLISTERS $ eeo PR 4 LARGE PLAN SHEETS Plans $1695 GFT WING SPAN MODEL PEY-SA ENGINE COWLS 1 650 PR Plans $1295 GUN BLISTERS 1 450 PR ADD 1250 POSTAGE CATALOGOVER 50 PLANS hoG DEALERS WRIE WORLD 0 MORGAN 13157 ORMOND BELLEVILLE MICH481t1 USA
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/04
Page Numbers: 84, 85, 86, 87, 169, 172
THE VOUGHT OS2U KINGFISHER has long appealed potential prototype Navy Carrier event Kingfisher wing its straight leading edge rela tively low taper compared other air craft lends itself easy building proper proportions modeling Its mid-wing con figuration gives good high-speed trim withp out dihedral allows low-drag fuel tank installation thing kept building much earlier previous lack documentation its use carrier research revealed Kingfishers assigned aboard carriers Saratoga Wasp Hornet well Advanced Carrier Training Group ACTG Pacific However ACTO could have used utility work naval air stations did some carriers seaplanes assigned scout/rescue duties proof needed came Bill Skelton served aboard USS Saratoga during time Kingfishers signed wheeled configuration using deck landing taking off designing Kingfisher wanted model could competitive Open Nationals competition also easy model children build fly competition wanted model Kingfisher appearance name Thus wingspan fuselage length proportional fuselage tail side views scale wing chord 84 Model Aviation Have thought about trying CL Navy Carrier flying Theres certain attrac tiveness con cept flying scalelike model its fastest speed its enlarged slightly tips allow good prop-hanging low speed tail en larged 20% wing area brought tail volume ratio up 040 Kingfisher designed big airplane primarily improve low-speed performance Flaps included same reason kept small reduce nose-down pitching moment deployed Kingfisher model will fly about 15 mph stall ing capable low speeds four minutes 75 mph 600 attitude Low-speed flight full stall requires rearward balance point large tail pro vides ample control stability model will sensitive large elevator movement long-span G-S bellcrank slowest making precision landing hooks pun intended guys try Profile Carrier class excellent starting point hanging results heavier model Kingfisher very straightforward design construction should pre sent no problem anyone experi ence building flying large models construction details follow will highlight parts construction different standard kit-model April 1984 85 long elevator horn reduce elevator travel produce very good flying qualities both high- low-speed flight Kingfisher lends itself very well either conventional low-speed flight prop hanging model should built particular style flight preferred de scribed plan Building prop ztion hardware m Carrier models However almos t styles Carrier hardwan rier modelers ones d well fuselage cut Dalsa light V4-in balsa elage 1/2-ifl parts nose fuselage edges parts will join sanded shape installed Ian snown allows easy ear saves space surfaces stabilizer shaped -in sheet id required achieve mt heavy engine Id lighter engines balance point e1 silver-soldering 3A2 musics wire must r file ensure ow grooves cut i wont hurt either Wing Kingfisher w Shadow foam wing core Models 1623 5 79412 Unsheete younger warp-free wi onstruction sche rmediate ribs stacking s carving/sand end ribs easy work taken avoid onstruction I or epoxy may b cyanoacrylates nent will dissc glue will ause moisture t clearance holes ii wire method uire about 30 harp knife may b edge foam iling edge od cavities iron large right ha e heated rod ad-out holes adequate ad ai February utions Goldberg Wing Skid1/4 recommendedbalsa 116 balsa _______ brace 8-9 3/32Oia1116 dia 1/Sod 32 AILERON RELEASE brass plate 3/32 ad brass tubE 1/16 dia wire pivot 5 engine of/sel 3-5 ounce FUEL TAN/I NOSE DOUBLERS 2 3/32 ply 1 3/4 balsa A7 1/2s 1 balsa 1/2 x 3/8 maple _____ Wr iii drill 9/32 insert 1/4 id brass tube PROFILE CARRIER Span 40-1/4 Area 395 sq Deagned Dick Perry Model Avation /64 plywood cern reinforceme stic film cove grain runn u completely -SIZE PLANS AVAILABLE . SE n bottomLINE SLIDER RELEASE PiiITie throttle leadout ii3/ax 1 1/2 T E stock cable Throttle full closed Dulls 9ih release ii i iiwrap center pfoam wing wits 1/64' ply iii I1/a balsa iiii iii iii TRUCTON Iiiii1/2 balsa II iii ng & capstripsCENTER RIBHollow core iiii TIPRIB g cutout ii~ ineeded clear ili te 3/32ii i i ileadouts C-c ii i i ii118' balsa / i i i1/6 brass channel l/16Ply1/16 nylon ply3/32 tube spacers I1ii = I____ iii_______SPARS 1/8 spruce 3/B taper f/B tip iii dow' foam wing core ii-iHTLone Star Models iiii -li _________ _________ -4i 114 x 3/4 balsao-s Long Spancover foam Bellcranstemperature film BELLCRANK MOUNT 1/B ply forward canopy outline 1/4 DaIs S 7flflG15cable ENGINE BEARERS GEAR MOUNT HOOK MOUNT 3/6 1/2 hard maple AGE TOP 1/4 balsa Use balsa 9-10 oP engine forward balance point engine Use basswood aft balance point 1112 oz engines 1/4 sheet hooks right Porn left1/2 balsa fiiler FUSELAGE1/2 balsalii e cut Out wing1/6 dowel3/32 Ga 1/16 music wire brass plate and015 cableimbed epoxy 2 wood screwsbetween FLAP STOPpoints stops hook DO1/16 wireat 4b 1/32 wire hooks & rubber bands operate hook flaps rudder aileron 015 cable between 1/32 wire horns rudder inboard flap holds rudder straignt high speed releases low speed Slow FlightRudderBalance TipFuel PointWeight Conventional dforward1 oz3 oz Low Speed Full Stall Prop Hangingmoveable 5 oz5 oz -d 4-40 Link arm ELEVATOR HORN 3/32 music wire 064 x 1/4 brass F mensional growth places model Large surface areas such fuselage side doublers can adhered contact cement smaller areas can handled conventional modeling adhesives use ply wing skin line holes balsa nose blocks serve structural motor mounts shown earlier installment Another very useful material /8 Lite Ply material poplar think stronger heavier balsa strong heavy birch ply has useful applications A-in thickness properties three-ply laminate ad vantageous often use formers structural motor mounts pictured Part 2 Whichever technique materials choose think about what youre doing pick up piece wood Spend few bucks 16-oz postage diet scale use youre building can quite educational surprising source free structural strength covering material Specif ically proper application MonoKote other plastic covering sheet balsa struc tures will add significantly finished strength durability probably case other covering materials well dont have firsthand experience call free benefit because certainly some kind finish its associ ated weight will always used thats needed claim benefit proper ap plication Loose bubbled MonoKote sheet surfaces does much good smooth evenly-adhered covering does Thus suggest pay little extra atten tion next cover sheet surface such fuselage side tail surface Virtually building now done CyA adhesives includes sticks Playboy OT few places still use epoxy favorite Hobbypoxy Formula 1 epoxy neither real fast nor real slow does excel lent job dihedral joints few other select applications dihedral joints always butt joints first doubled later mean wing centers panel completed planking etc dihedral mating sur faces sandedflat good fit LE LB spar spar planking planking nifty end-grain gets thin finger smear Formula 1 soaks 15-20 mm new batch mixed applied following surfaces held together few hours Finally dihedral braces installed Remember Part 1 said Elec tric can make better builder care ful choice materials careful fitting joints CyA can its job epoxy right places no globs please careful covering adhesion true quarter ounc ing techniques no penalties strength department minimal premium building time ever returned glow-engine flying Id still build way Next month well have continuation Planes Flying taking look some successful Electrics flown recent KRC Electric Fly events Well also develop list motors props batteries sociated operating power levels latter information combined previous sec tions rules thumb herein should allow plan own successful Elec trics time want express sincere thank letters expressing appreciation encouragementand requests information letters have resulted some new thinking part series possibly some followup articles Any questions comments etc section previous ones may directed SASE author Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 Kingfisher/Perry Continued page 87 dig wing surface Vacuum wing before applying low-temperature covering film such Solar Film Flying conventional low-speed flight particularly young inexperienced pi lot prefer use forward balance point limit up-elevator model will stall Set engine idle power just sufficient maintain level flight under dead-calm conditions Normal flying conditions will require slight continued page 172 Open up new wodd modeling excitement days modelers wont settle puttering around sky hours end want loops rolls spins want quality balsa kits - parts fit right out box want Great Planes youre RIC modeler thats interested perform ance should know about extensive line over 35 kits new catalog tells whole story - sport/trainers competition pattern giant scale sport scale designed Great Plane Clip out coupon return us today enter world Great Planes ~UUVACflCOiAN P0 80372URBANANOS6SA36 069 want put some excitement modeling Send FREE 1984 Great Planes catalog kits accessoriesI NAMEI ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIPI Return Great Planes Model Mtg PO Box 7210 Urbana Illinois 61801I changes throttle setting compensate wind Full-stall prop-hanging low-speed flight requires practice proficient Smooth precise control throttle necessary An extension throttle control arm will allow full control range G-S bellcrank used will improve engine speed control avoid yaw oscillations transitioning through stall should accomplished smoothly throttle bursts Should oscillations occur easiest way stop recover level flight increase speed improve line tension increase rudder effectiveness hope enjoy Kingfisher much have May landings 100-pointers Boston/Pelly-Fry Continued page 90 tricycles fast landings avoided porpoising does take long Boston taught yourself second landing onward whole business joy Almost first thing happened joining 88 Sqdn apart attack Luftwaffe upon arrival arrange fly somewhere back formations learn what game about As became proficient moved up easy stages closer front Excellent training indeed cannot lead anything life properly until have first started bottom ladder Finally promoted ourselves being lead aircraft Easy com manding officerbut also carry heavy responsibility no short cuts business operations Spitfire pilots happy because escorting fast bomber force could fly efficient speeds fear being jumped Luftwaffe Me109s FW 190s Meeting-up cotrectly escorting Spitfire squadrons course still its problems order get smooth rendezvousand under 200 ft altitude keep out enemy radar systemwe aimed arrive precisely over designated meeting point en route target timing error no 15 seconds Jock navigator never missed trick everybody happy However smiled day message came through Fighter Command Hq asking Boston force slow down out ward journey across English Channel because Spitfires burning too much fuel Quite change earlier times settled nice easy 240 mph sea level until just short enemy coast fine everybody Fine 12 Bostonssometimes moreand up 150 Spitfires same mission Quite armada come think about used call Balbo after prewar Italian air general clearly thought big beautiful fascinating impression out ward bound wave-top height seeing close escort Spitfires looking world like model airplanes Thank heaven real definitely aeromodeling time Bostons making notable contribution war effort last losses beginning come down began completing missions mostly daylight aircraft returningmaybe holes got back Things look ing up say 1948 No 88 Squadron moved France support Allied armies job A-20 designed writer moved heavy bomber business Yorkshire operated four-engine Handley Page Halifax good tough re liable airplane Although night bomber supporting complimentary US 8th Air Force day practice BUILDERS Get off better start season using Dealer mud Dintnbetor Inquinies Invited Custom Cut Cloth Any Length Kin-Craft Mt g Rt 2 Box 481 E Ashland KY 41101 606 978-4763 . Polyester Resins Micro-Balloon . Air-O-Fill n Gloves IProtectivel - Sandable Primers Thinner Access KIN-CRAFT Quality Line Dust Masks Gator Grip Contact Cement Applicator Kits Engine Cleaner Oil Kits Fiberglass Cloth & Tapes Cloth Y tS 26 oz Tapes 1 4 & 6 Send self-addressed stamped envelope tree catalogue discounts From~e Age ot Aviation 22 FAIRCNIio control TII 34 Channel Kit #107 $3995 099 15 Engines 46 Wingspan Dealer ributor InquIrIes Please tend 500 phone 7031 273-9593for Flyline Catalog Flyline Models Inc PO Baa 2136 Fairtas Virginia 22031 USA 172 Model Aviation SPORT WINCH Lightweight 34 lbs 155 kg battery Surprising performance r develops 9 HP Rellable&durableclualityCorflpoflefltsEasy use stable electrodynamic brake help prevent backlashes Complete around parachute 600 meters 90 lb braided nylon line $21500 battery shipping charges included also sell finest 160 lb braided nylon contest towline $19201600 meters plus shipping Send Complete descriptive literature price list ri4c7eA 9#c 68 Morgan Ave Danbury CT 06810 TEL203743-3312 IHLLIaIUN lIALANLE MALL uInELIIuNS Heres equipment seed give prop nn en best balance--balance directions Caref idly crafted top grade materials BUBBLE BALANCER accomodates 3/151/4 9/32 prop hales Other sizes available special order Dealers invited $1795 Add $150 tar HOWARD B HUEBI DEPT lOS stage Imnulliag Ia Mi50 6% nolan tan Na C0Da Bus 82 Rn B Mackate MrS 56001 FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLYI Safe Flying No Accident VINTAGE R-C PLANS al--c PEY-SA CATALINA 9 FT WING SPAN ALL RIBS B FULL PORMERS SHOWN ON PLANS11 PLASTIC ENGCOWLS $990 PR CLEAR GUN BLISTERS $ eeo PR 4 LARGE PLAN SHEETS Plans $1695 GFT WING SPAN MODEL PEY-SA ENGINE COWLS 1 650 PR Plans $1295 GUN BLISTERS 1 450 PR ADD 1250 POSTAGE CATALOGOVER 50 PLANS hoG DEALERS WRIE WORLD 0 MORGAN 13157 ORMOND BELLEVILLE MICH481t1 USA
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/04
Page Numbers: 84, 85, 86, 87, 169, 172
THE VOUGHT OS2U KINGFISHER has long appealed potential prototype Navy Carrier event Kingfisher wing its straight leading edge rela tively low taper compared other air craft lends itself easy building proper proportions modeling Its mid-wing con figuration gives good high-speed trim withp out dihedral allows low-drag fuel tank installation thing kept building much earlier previous lack documentation its use carrier research revealed Kingfishers assigned aboard carriers Saratoga Wasp Hornet well Advanced Carrier Training Group ACTG Pacific However ACTO could have used utility work naval air stations did some carriers seaplanes assigned scout/rescue duties proof needed came Bill Skelton served aboard USS Saratoga during time Kingfishers signed wheeled configuration using deck landing taking off designing Kingfisher wanted model could competitive Open Nationals competition also easy model children build fly competition wanted model Kingfisher appearance name Thus wingspan fuselage length proportional fuselage tail side views scale wing chord 84 Model Aviation Have thought about trying CL Navy Carrier flying Theres certain attrac tiveness con cept flying scalelike model its fastest speed its enlarged slightly tips allow good prop-hanging low speed tail en larged 20% wing area brought tail volume ratio up 040 Kingfisher designed big airplane primarily improve low-speed performance Flaps included same reason kept small reduce nose-down pitching moment deployed Kingfisher model will fly about 15 mph stall ing capable low speeds four minutes 75 mph 600 attitude Low-speed flight full stall requires rearward balance point large tail pro vides ample control stability model will sensitive large elevator movement long-span G-S bellcrank slowest making precision landing hooks pun intended guys try Profile Carrier class excellent starting point hanging results heavier model Kingfisher very straightforward design construction should pre sent no problem anyone experi ence building flying large models construction details follow will highlight parts construction different standard kit-model April 1984 85 long elevator horn reduce elevator travel produce very good flying qualities both high- low-speed flight Kingfisher lends itself very well either conventional low-speed flight prop hanging model should built particular style flight preferred de scribed plan Building prop ztion hardware m Carrier models However almos t styles Carrier hardwan rier modelers ones d well fuselage cut Dalsa light V4-in balsa elage 1/2-ifl parts nose fuselage edges parts will join sanded shape installed Ian snown allows easy ear saves space surfaces stabilizer shaped -in sheet id required achieve mt heavy engine Id lighter engines balance point e1 silver-soldering 3A2 musics wire must r file ensure ow grooves cut i wont hurt either Wing Kingfisher w Shadow foam wing core Models 1623 5 79412 Unsheete younger warp-free wi onstruction sche rmediate ribs stacking s carving/sand end ribs easy work taken avoid onstruction I or epoxy may b cyanoacrylates nent will dissc glue will ause moisture t clearance holes ii wire method uire about 30 harp knife may b edge foam iling edge od cavities iron large right ha e heated rod ad-out holes adequate ad ai February utions Goldberg Wing Skid1/4 recommendedbalsa 116 balsa _______ brace 8-9 3/32Oia1116 dia 1/Sod 32 AILERON RELEASE brass plate 3/32 ad brass tubE 1/16 dia wire pivot 5 engine of/sel 3-5 ounce FUEL TAN/I NOSE DOUBLERS 2 3/32 ply 1 3/4 balsa A7 1/2s 1 balsa 1/2 x 3/8 maple _____ Wr iii drill 9/32 insert 1/4 id brass tube PROFILE CARRIER Span 40-1/4 Area 395 sq Deagned Dick Perry Model Avation /64 plywood cern reinforceme stic film cove grain runn u completely -SIZE PLANS AVAILABLE . SE n bottomLINE SLIDER RELEASE PiiITie throttle leadout ii3/ax 1 1/2 T E stock cable Throttle full closed Dulls 9ih release ii i iiwrap center pfoam wing wits 1/64' ply iii I1/a balsa iiii iii iii TRUCTON Iiiii1/2 balsa II iii ng & capstripsCENTER RIBHollow core iiii TIPRIB g cutout ii~ ineeded clear ili te 3/32ii i i ileadouts C-c ii i i ii118' balsa / i i i1/6 brass channel l/16Ply1/16 nylon ply3/32 tube spacers I1ii = I____ iii_______SPARS 1/8 spruce 3/B taper f/B tip iii dow' foam wing core ii-iHTLone Star Models iiii -li _________ _________ -4i 114 x 3/4 balsao-s Long Spancover foam Bellcranstemperature film BELLCRANK MOUNT 1/B ply forward canopy outline 1/4 DaIs S 7flflG15cable ENGINE BEARERS GEAR MOUNT HOOK MOUNT 3/6 1/2 hard maple AGE TOP 1/4 balsa Use balsa 9-10 oP engine forward balance point engine Use basswood aft balance point 1112 oz engines 1/4 sheet hooks right Porn left1/2 balsa fiiler FUSELAGE1/2 balsalii e cut Out wing1/6 dowel3/32 Ga 1/16 music wire brass plate and015 cableimbed epoxy 2 wood screwsbetween FLAP STOPpoints stops hook DO1/16 wireat 4b 1/32 wire hooks & rubber bands operate hook flaps rudder aileron 015 cable between 1/32 wire horns rudder inboard flap holds rudder straignt high speed releases low speed Slow FlightRudderBalance TipFuel PointWeight Conventional dforward1 oz3 oz Low Speed Full Stall Prop Hangingmoveable 5 oz5 oz -d 4-40 Link arm ELEVATOR HORN 3/32 music wire 064 x 1/4 brass F mensional growth places model Large surface areas such fuselage side doublers can adhered contact cement smaller areas can handled conventional modeling adhesives use ply wing skin line holes balsa nose blocks serve structural motor mounts shown earlier installment Another very useful material /8 Lite Ply material poplar think stronger heavier balsa strong heavy birch ply has useful applications A-in thickness properties three-ply laminate ad vantageous often use formers structural motor mounts pictured Part 2 Whichever technique materials choose think about what youre doing pick up piece wood Spend few bucks 16-oz postage diet scale use youre building can quite educational surprising source free structural strength covering material Specif ically proper application MonoKote other plastic covering sheet balsa struc tures will add significantly finished strength durability probably case other covering materials well dont have firsthand experience call free benefit because certainly some kind finish its associ ated weight will always used thats needed claim benefit proper ap plication Loose bubbled MonoKote sheet surfaces does much good smooth evenly-adhered covering does Thus suggest pay little extra atten tion next cover sheet surface such fuselage side tail surface Virtually building now done CyA adhesives includes sticks Playboy OT few places still use epoxy favorite Hobbypoxy Formula 1 epoxy neither real fast nor real slow does excel lent job dihedral joints few other select applications dihedral joints always butt joints first doubled later mean wing centers panel completed planking etc dihedral mating sur faces sandedflat good fit LE LB spar spar planking planking nifty end-grain gets thin finger smear Formula 1 soaks 15-20 mm new batch mixed applied following surfaces held together few hours Finally dihedral braces installed Remember Part 1 said Elec tric can make better builder care ful choice materials careful fitting joints CyA can its job epoxy right places no globs please careful covering adhesion true quarter ounc ing techniques no penalties strength department minimal premium building time ever returned glow-engine flying Id still build way Next month well have continuation Planes Flying taking look some successful Electrics flown recent KRC Electric Fly events Well also develop list motors props batteries sociated operating power levels latter information combined previous sec tions rules thumb herein should allow plan own successful Elec trics time want express sincere thank letters expressing appreciation encouragementand requests information letters have resulted some new thinking part series possibly some followup articles Any questions comments etc section previous ones may directed SASE author Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 Kingfisher/Perry Continued page 87 dig wing surface Vacuum wing before applying low-temperature covering film such Solar Film Flying conventional low-speed flight particularly young inexperienced pi lot prefer use forward balance point limit up-elevator model will stall Set engine idle power just sufficient maintain level flight under dead-calm conditions Normal flying conditions will require slight continued page 172 Open up new wodd modeling excitement days modelers wont settle puttering around sky hours end want loops rolls spins want quality balsa kits - parts fit right out box want Great Planes youre RIC modeler thats interested perform ance should know about extensive line over 35 kits new catalog tells whole story - sport/trainers competition pattern giant scale sport scale designed Great Plane Clip out coupon return us today enter world Great Planes ~UUVACflCOiAN P0 80372URBANANOS6SA36 069 want put some excitement modeling Send FREE 1984 Great Planes catalog kits accessoriesI NAMEI ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIPI Return Great Planes Model Mtg PO Box 7210 Urbana Illinois 61801I changes throttle setting compensate wind Full-stall prop-hanging low-speed flight requires practice proficient Smooth precise control throttle necessary An extension throttle control arm will allow full control range G-S bellcrank used will improve engine speed control avoid yaw oscillations transitioning through stall should accomplished smoothly throttle bursts Should oscillations occur easiest way stop recover level flight increase speed improve line tension increase rudder effectiveness hope enjoy Kingfisher much have May landings 100-pointers Boston/Pelly-Fry Continued page 90 tricycles fast landings avoided porpoising does take long Boston taught yourself second landing onward whole business joy Almost first thing happened joining 88 Sqdn apart attack Luftwaffe upon arrival arrange fly somewhere back formations learn what game about As became proficient moved up easy stages closer front Excellent training indeed cannot lead anything life properly until have first started bottom ladder Finally promoted ourselves being lead aircraft Easy com manding officerbut also carry heavy responsibility no short cuts business operations Spitfire pilots happy because escorting fast bomber force could fly efficient speeds fear being jumped Luftwaffe Me109s FW 190s Meeting-up cotrectly escorting Spitfire squadrons course still its problems order get smooth rendezvousand under 200 ft altitude keep out enemy radar systemwe aimed arrive precisely over designated meeting point en route target timing error no 15 seconds Jock navigator never missed trick everybody happy However smiled day message came through Fighter Command Hq asking Boston force slow down out ward journey across English Channel because Spitfires burning too much fuel Quite change earlier times settled nice easy 240 mph sea level until just short enemy coast fine everybody Fine 12 Bostonssometimes moreand up 150 Spitfires same mission Quite armada come think about used call Balbo after prewar Italian air general clearly thought big beautiful fascinating impression out ward bound wave-top height seeing close escort Spitfires looking world like model airplanes Thank heaven real definitely aeromodeling time Bostons making notable contribution war effort last losses beginning come down began completing missions mostly daylight aircraft returningmaybe holes got back Things look ing up say 1948 No 88 Squadron moved France support Allied armies job A-20 designed writer moved heavy bomber business Yorkshire operated four-engine Handley Page Halifax good tough re liable airplane Although night bomber supporting complimentary US 8th Air Force day practice BUILDERS Get off better start season using Dealer mud Dintnbetor Inquinies Invited Custom Cut Cloth Any Length Kin-Craft Mt g Rt 2 Box 481 E Ashland KY 41101 606 978-4763 . Polyester Resins Micro-Balloon . Air-O-Fill n Gloves IProtectivel - Sandable Primers Thinner Access KIN-CRAFT Quality Line Dust Masks Gator Grip Contact Cement Applicator Kits Engine Cleaner Oil Kits Fiberglass Cloth & Tapes Cloth Y tS 26 oz Tapes 1 4 & 6 Send self-addressed stamped envelope tree catalogue discounts From~e Age ot Aviation 22 FAIRCNIio control TII 34 Channel Kit #107 $3995 099 15 Engines 46 Wingspan Dealer ributor InquIrIes Please tend 500 phone 7031 273-9593for Flyline Catalog Flyline Models Inc PO Baa 2136 Fairtas Virginia 22031 USA 172 Model Aviation SPORT WINCH Lightweight 34 lbs 155 kg battery Surprising performance r develops 9 HP Rellable&durableclualityCorflpoflefltsEasy use stable electrodynamic brake help prevent backlashes Complete around parachute 600 meters 90 lb braided nylon line $21500 battery shipping charges included also sell finest 160 lb braided nylon contest towline $19201600 meters plus shipping Send Complete descriptive literature price list ri4c7eA 9#c 68 Morgan Ave Danbury CT 06810 TEL203743-3312 IHLLIaIUN lIALANLE MALL uInELIIuNS Heres equipment seed give prop nn en best balance--balance directions Caref idly crafted top grade materials BUBBLE BALANCER accomodates 3/151/4 9/32 prop hales Other sizes available special order Dealers invited $1795 Add $150 tar HOWARD B HUEBI DEPT lOS stage Imnulliag Ia Mi50 6% nolan tan Na C0Da Bus 82 Rn B Mackate MrS 56001 FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLYI Safe Flying No Accident VINTAGE R-C PLANS al--c PEY-SA CATALINA 9 FT WING SPAN ALL RIBS B FULL PORMERS SHOWN ON PLANS11 PLASTIC ENGCOWLS $990 PR CLEAR GUN BLISTERS $ eeo PR 4 LARGE PLAN SHEETS Plans $1695 GFT WING SPAN MODEL PEY-SA ENGINE COWLS 1 650 PR Plans $1295 GUN BLISTERS 1 450 PR ADD 1250 POSTAGE CATALOGOVER 50 PLANS hoG DEALERS WRIE WORLD 0 MORGAN 13157 ORMOND BELLEVILLE MICH481t1 USA