Pattern Plane Heres easy-tobuild 1/2A Control Line sport model lets makers creativity sing out Just keep proportions per plans ECraig Hampson Don Hampson authors father demonstrates hand-launching maiden flight Mike DeCous Dauntless Dipstick controls Mikes father Wes flight successful Mike can now fly own Theyre Middlesex Modelers field fourth Craig Hampsons series Pattern Planes painted colors used US Marines WW ii Finish sprayed polyurethane paint Vinyl transferdecals cut X-Acto knife Engine Cox TD 051 tank mount Craig says model flies great somewhat aerobatic though best beginners training plane kind plane can built less day use Hot Stuff glue Photos bythe author WHY IS THIS PLANE different Its because youre designer Just draw outline within supplied dimensions create one-of-a-kind Control Line ship will satisfy own personal aesthetic design philosophy youve never scratch built before ideal model begin developed unique easy-to-fly introduction Control Line simple build inexpensive Happily seems have fulfilled expectationsand some has served introduction Junior modelers has helped Matt Biskup 14 starts plane authors power panel simple inexpensive 11/2VOlt hobby battery needed Watch out engine running back wards can bad things plane 66 Model Aviation Full-Size Plans Available . See Page 180 WING PLAN TOP VIEW NO DIHEDRAL 1/8 BALSA SHEET SHAPE TO SUIT 1/16 DIA MUSIC WIRE / 1/4 BALSA SHEET CANOPY BLANK {r VB PLYWOOD BELLCRANK MOUNT I/S PLYWOOD LEADOUT GUIDE USE CLOTH HINGES I/B PLYWOOD FIREWALL PLY TEE DEE MOUNT 3/32 BALSA SHEET 1/4 BALSA SHEET FUSELAGE .3/32 BALSA SHEET 1/4 BALSA CANOPY TRIMMED TO SHAPE COX 049 ENGINE 7/ / 1/8 PLY II 1/8 PLY FIREWALLJI BELLCRANI MOUNT 1/16 USE SMALL LIGHT WHEELS PUSNROD TWO WHEELTAILSKID GEAR LANDING GEAR PATTERNS I/16DIA MUSIC WIRE 1/32 BALSA SHEET II / 1/16 MW PUS HROD PROFILE FUSELAGE 0I234 1/16 MW TAILSKID 56 3/32 BALSA SHEET BALSA SHEET SMALL HORN MODEL AVIATION PATTERN PLANE 1/2 CONTROL LINE DESIGNED BY CRAIG HAMPSON TRACING BY IOE DEMARCO SINGLE WH EL beginners learn fly will perform mild aerobatics fly inverted some what can used primitive forms Combat races too can build under 10 dollars Materials List Wing x 36-in balsa sheet Tail %2 x 2 x 36-in balsa sheet Fuselage /4 x 2 x 36-in balsa sheet music wire /16 x 36-in 025 x 36-in A bellcrank control horn wheels ito 1 dia optional %2 -in plywood scrap n triangular stock balsa Construction Begin drawing pat terns suggest photocopy trace plans can used again another time might also helpful sketch proposed plane paper get idea what will look like might consider making look like favorite full-scale airplane maybe youll find its fun create own First draw wing outline onto plans within blank pattern Popular shapes include tapers double tapers elliptical planforms Note though pattern Left what typical set patterns looks like Note patterns wing stabilizer elevator side surfaces After tracing side pattern flip over pattern get exact match opposite shape other side wood pattern being traced course continuous piece Right pieces cut out per patterns look like An XActo knife No 11 blade fine cutting balsa parts plywood firewall belicrank mount lead-out guide easier cut out coping saw scroll saw bottom piece picture optional beam mount TD engines February 1987 67 STABILIZER 117 ELEVATOR 1 half wing must turned over other half two restrictions must keep 4-in chord centerline 20-in wingspan Follow same procedure drawing elevator stabilizer patterns Draw fin rudder outlines blanks like stab elevator made two pieces denoted arrows plans Keep base fin flat can round taper other edges Next draw fuselage outline sure keep wing stabilizer cutout positions fuselage places denoted plans Youll need main tain height fuselage 2 nose length shown want cockpit draw within proper blank pattern prefer canopy types open seats fine too might want add pilot Building plane will much simpler make own kit Cut out patterns along outlines drew trace onto appropriate piece wood half pattern pieces such wing lay pattern wood top side up outboard edge touching edge wood Trace outline flip pattern over keeping centerline same position Remember wing stab elevator piece two Transfer patterns plywood pieces cut out parts hobby knife fine balsa youll need coping saw scroll saw hardwood parts planes assembled cyano acrylate CyA instant glue except Ive specifically noted otherwise first step glue cockpit have top fuselage appropriate position Next glue plywood firewall nose fuselage Make sure fuselage firewall perpendicular other Brace firewall tri angular stock sand smooth youd like use Cox Tee-Dee 049 051 engine beam mounts cut out alternate mount glue right side fuselage nose Once its affixed can cut balsa engine area Choose type landing gear prefer use bend music wire shown plans singlewheel gear drill /16-in hole through triangular stock side fuselage meets firewall Slip gear holes through top long leg comes out bottom Epoxy place make 900 bend well fits two-wheel gear bit com plicated Slip through wing slot bring up leading edge will Sew place point shown plans Use copper wire coat wire epoxy Youll find setup quite strong Slide wing place tack CyA glue Make sure centered square fuselage Use aliphatic glue such Elmers Carpenter make fillets add strength improve appearance Glue rudder fin t rudder built serves keep flying lines tight hinge elevator pin stab flat board cardboard box set piece /16 music wire against trailing edge Smear aliphatic glue top elevator stabilizer lay two large cloth hinges lengthwise over top Squeegee glue through cloth let dry Glue stabilizer its slot making sure square centered Affix vertical stabilizer back rudder lines up back fuselage Glue plywood lead-out guide inboard wing left side looking back plane about 1 tip keep plane level flight epoxy washer under tip outboard wing Glue bellcrank mount underside inboard wing short side touches fuselage Glue tail skid bottom rear fuselage Round edges fine sandpaper plane ready paint suggest using fuel-proof dope though urethane also acceptable paint plane though Otherwise wood will get fuel-soaked last no day Add elevator horn underside inboard half elevator hole over hinge line Drill hole through bellcrank mount wing indicated test-fit bellcrank Attach lead-outs 025 wire permanently bolt bellcrank place sure moves freely Set elevator neutral bend ends lead-outs other control throw can range anywhere 1 strong-hearted pilots up down Use control handle Dacron lines would start 25-ft lengths adjust necessary plane goes too fast lengthen too slow shorten Engine planes have flown just about kind engine Mount engine choice wood screws pair washers thrust line points outside flying circle need separate fuel tank hold fuselage rubberbands Finally add wheels diameter 1 1-in fine Flying Select calm day open grass field first test flights Set out lines test controls beginner means try enlist help experienced pilot Have helper hold Continued page 172 68 Model Aviation Members 4-H Broken Props Model Airplane Cluo wixn pianes ouiii using authors preliminary plans L-R Mike DeCou Dauntless Dipstick Craig Hampson Vortex plane kicked off article Mafl Siskup Japanese Fighter Kevin Pomplun 12 gave Pattern Plane appearance ofan American fighterfrom WW II flies Testors 049 power Cowl made top aerosol spray can plane can madeto look like almost anything builderwants Say0 old T G5i tOG WO tt6 St Stlr5 W16 this. spa PtugSto Over 600 items Send $200 current catalog RUBBER POWERED FLYING MODELS KITS S SSORIES KITh TISSUE LUBE PROPELLERS SHAFTSBEARINGSWHEELS LARGE CATALOG OF QUALITY SUPPUES KITS AND PLANS FOR RUBBER POWERED MODELS ALSO CO-2 ENGINES BLIMPS ELECTRIC AND MORE FULL CATALOG $290 NEW NO 619 448-1818 Peck-Peymers BOX 2498 -MA LA MESA CA 92O41 Ideal Power Pack Connector electilo planes cars boats Designed high vibration environment Cycled ten Thousand times electrical failure rson Power Products Inc 1/ U F,eNoEO6226cg FIe NO LR25154 -* SORRY NO PERSONAL CHECKS OR COD ORDERS Only certified checks money orders accepted Minimum order $ 000 Three packages 4 Powerpoles $300 per package plus $100 ship ping handling CT residents add 75% sales tax Prices subject change notice Dealer Inquiries Invited further information dealer prices send SASE Bus Card SERMOS RIC SNAP CONNECTORS Cedar Corners Station Box 16787 Stamford CT 06905 confused Teach Copies program should available AMA HQ 525-inch single-sided MSDOS disks nine-sector format via E-Mail should able put disk make whatever small changes necessary suit particular computer proceed become educator George M Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicks yule NY 11801 CL Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 65 offers potential adjusting flap deflection suit individual flying style contest condi tions also weighs produces drag exposed installations such com mon Profile models disadvantages slight however probably outweighed advantages considering total perform ance adaptability different flying condi tions Flaps function changing camber wing part cause wing produce higher lift coefficient given angle attack also produce negative pitching moment causes nose pitch down As flaps deflected drag increases airflow around tail affected factors combine different ways alrplane general tendency toward ballooning floating Car rier models particularly Profiles model may require some Down elevator speeds increase above stall Higher speeds may also require attitudes nosedown normal level-flight attitude cause facts ballooning tends caused pilots reluctance apply Down elevator normal lower nose below normal attitude effect enhanced fact wind produces much larger relative changes airspeed model moves around circle low speed flight Compensating changes requires much greater change angle attack higher speeds effects described above will vary flap deflection greatest effect occurring first 30% flap deflection models Adjustable flap deflection can useful trim ming model varying flight conditions Less flap deflection will generally improve handling windy conditions Some modelers like use differential flap deflection produce rolling tendency away center circle Increases deflec tion beyond about 30% produce drag other effects increased relatively little comparison effect pronounced therefore lesser flap settings greater flap deflections outward-rolling effect may balanced increase drag inboard wing will try move nose toward center circle key adequate rolling effect use differential flap settings lesser flap deflec tions use separate aileron outboard wing has very large upward deflection better balance drag inboard outboard wings Aileron movement can accomplished springs rubberbands connecting horns flap aileron reversing bellcrank wing method prefer produces less drag weighs less hom-and-bellcrank method release mechanism holds aileron place high-speed flight consists piece sheet brass soldered piece tubing tubing rotates around wire imbedded trailing edge wing hinge line see photo As flap moves down brass sheet allowed rotate thereby releasingthe aileron Richard L Perry 10035 Deadwood Ave Ellsworr/z AEB SD 57706 Pattern Plane/Hampson Continued page 68 plane start engine run out handle plane will rise off ground prefer simple hand launch toss outside flying circle keeping lines tight takes FF Old-Timers/Haught Continued page 69 version building chores good pair skis can fabricated fairly short order Skis dont require trim adjustments floats permit conventional chase systems per sonally find model engines bit cantankerous cold weather leave winter fun up friends enjoy getting out winter ski flying can provide incentive other fun-type activities can added sport contest flying given ingenuity Free Flighters Im sure can thought up Most other model ing interests have mass172 Model Aviation Connectors Designed anything electrical requiring quick disconnects
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/02
Page Numbers: 66, 67, 68, 172
Pattern Plane Heres easy-tobuild 1/2A Control Line sport model lets makers creativity sing out Just keep proportions per plans ECraig Hampson Don Hampson authors father demonstrates hand-launching maiden flight Mike DeCous Dauntless Dipstick controls Mikes father Wes flight successful Mike can now fly own Theyre Middlesex Modelers field fourth Craig Hampsons series Pattern Planes painted colors used US Marines WW ii Finish sprayed polyurethane paint Vinyl transferdecals cut X-Acto knife Engine Cox TD 051 tank mount Craig says model flies great somewhat aerobatic though best beginners training plane kind plane can built less day use Hot Stuff glue Photos bythe author WHY IS THIS PLANE different Its because youre designer Just draw outline within supplied dimensions create one-of-a-kind Control Line ship will satisfy own personal aesthetic design philosophy youve never scratch built before ideal model begin developed unique easy-to-fly introduction Control Line simple build inexpensive Happily seems have fulfilled expectationsand some has served introduction Junior modelers has helped Matt Biskup 14 starts plane authors power panel simple inexpensive 11/2VOlt hobby battery needed Watch out engine running back wards can bad things plane 66 Model Aviation Full-Size Plans Available . See Page 180 WING PLAN TOP VIEW NO DIHEDRAL 1/8 BALSA SHEET SHAPE TO SUIT 1/16 DIA MUSIC WIRE / 1/4 BALSA SHEET CANOPY BLANK {r VB PLYWOOD BELLCRANK MOUNT I/S PLYWOOD LEADOUT GUIDE USE CLOTH HINGES I/B PLYWOOD FIREWALL PLY TEE DEE MOUNT 3/32 BALSA SHEET 1/4 BALSA SHEET FUSELAGE .3/32 BALSA SHEET 1/4 BALSA CANOPY TRIMMED TO SHAPE COX 049 ENGINE 7/ / 1/8 PLY II 1/8 PLY FIREWALLJI BELLCRANI MOUNT 1/16 USE SMALL LIGHT WHEELS PUSNROD TWO WHEELTAILSKID GEAR LANDING GEAR PATTERNS I/16DIA MUSIC WIRE 1/32 BALSA SHEET II / 1/16 MW PUS HROD PROFILE FUSELAGE 0I234 1/16 MW TAILSKID 56 3/32 BALSA SHEET BALSA SHEET SMALL HORN MODEL AVIATION PATTERN PLANE 1/2 CONTROL LINE DESIGNED BY CRAIG HAMPSON TRACING BY IOE DEMARCO SINGLE WH EL beginners learn fly will perform mild aerobatics fly inverted some what can used primitive forms Combat races too can build under 10 dollars Materials List Wing x 36-in balsa sheet Tail %2 x 2 x 36-in balsa sheet Fuselage /4 x 2 x 36-in balsa sheet music wire /16 x 36-in 025 x 36-in A bellcrank control horn wheels ito 1 dia optional %2 -in plywood scrap n triangular stock balsa Construction Begin drawing pat terns suggest photocopy trace plans can used again another time might also helpful sketch proposed plane paper get idea what will look like might consider making look like favorite full-scale airplane maybe youll find its fun create own First draw wing outline onto plans within blank pattern Popular shapes include tapers double tapers elliptical planforms Note though pattern Left what typical set patterns looks like Note patterns wing stabilizer elevator side surfaces After tracing side pattern flip over pattern get exact match opposite shape other side wood pattern being traced course continuous piece Right pieces cut out per patterns look like An XActo knife No 11 blade fine cutting balsa parts plywood firewall belicrank mount lead-out guide easier cut out coping saw scroll saw bottom piece picture optional beam mount TD engines February 1987 67 STABILIZER 117 ELEVATOR 1 half wing must turned over other half two restrictions must keep 4-in chord centerline 20-in wingspan Follow same procedure drawing elevator stabilizer patterns Draw fin rudder outlines blanks like stab elevator made two pieces denoted arrows plans Keep base fin flat can round taper other edges Next draw fuselage outline sure keep wing stabilizer cutout positions fuselage places denoted plans Youll need main tain height fuselage 2 nose length shown want cockpit draw within proper blank pattern prefer canopy types open seats fine too might want add pilot Building plane will much simpler make own kit Cut out patterns along outlines drew trace onto appropriate piece wood half pattern pieces such wing lay pattern wood top side up outboard edge touching edge wood Trace outline flip pattern over keeping centerline same position Remember wing stab elevator piece two Transfer patterns plywood pieces cut out parts hobby knife fine balsa youll need coping saw scroll saw hardwood parts planes assembled cyano acrylate CyA instant glue except Ive specifically noted otherwise first step glue cockpit have top fuselage appropriate position Next glue plywood firewall nose fuselage Make sure fuselage firewall perpendicular other Brace firewall tri angular stock sand smooth youd like use Cox Tee-Dee 049 051 engine beam mounts cut out alternate mount glue right side fuselage nose Once its affixed can cut balsa engine area Choose type landing gear prefer use bend music wire shown plans singlewheel gear drill /16-in hole through triangular stock side fuselage meets firewall Slip gear holes through top long leg comes out bottom Epoxy place make 900 bend well fits two-wheel gear bit com plicated Slip through wing slot bring up leading edge will Sew place point shown plans Use copper wire coat wire epoxy Youll find setup quite strong Slide wing place tack CyA glue Make sure centered square fuselage Use aliphatic glue such Elmers Carpenter make fillets add strength improve appearance Glue rudder fin t rudder built serves keep flying lines tight hinge elevator pin stab flat board cardboard box set piece /16 music wire against trailing edge Smear aliphatic glue top elevator stabilizer lay two large cloth hinges lengthwise over top Squeegee glue through cloth let dry Glue stabilizer its slot making sure square centered Affix vertical stabilizer back rudder lines up back fuselage Glue plywood lead-out guide inboard wing left side looking back plane about 1 tip keep plane level flight epoxy washer under tip outboard wing Glue bellcrank mount underside inboard wing short side touches fuselage Glue tail skid bottom rear fuselage Round edges fine sandpaper plane ready paint suggest using fuel-proof dope though urethane also acceptable paint plane though Otherwise wood will get fuel-soaked last no day Add elevator horn underside inboard half elevator hole over hinge line Drill hole through bellcrank mount wing indicated test-fit bellcrank Attach lead-outs 025 wire permanently bolt bellcrank place sure moves freely Set elevator neutral bend ends lead-outs other control throw can range anywhere 1 strong-hearted pilots up down Use control handle Dacron lines would start 25-ft lengths adjust necessary plane goes too fast lengthen too slow shorten Engine planes have flown just about kind engine Mount engine choice wood screws pair washers thrust line points outside flying circle need separate fuel tank hold fuselage rubberbands Finally add wheels diameter 1 1-in fine Flying Select calm day open grass field first test flights Set out lines test controls beginner means try enlist help experienced pilot Have helper hold Continued page 172 68 Model Aviation Members 4-H Broken Props Model Airplane Cluo wixn pianes ouiii using authors preliminary plans L-R Mike DeCou Dauntless Dipstick Craig Hampson Vortex plane kicked off article Mafl Siskup Japanese Fighter Kevin Pomplun 12 gave Pattern Plane appearance ofan American fighterfrom WW II flies Testors 049 power Cowl made top aerosol spray can plane can madeto look like almost anything builderwants Say0 old T G5i tOG WO tt6 St Stlr5 W16 this. spa PtugSto Over 600 items Send $200 current catalog RUBBER POWERED FLYING MODELS KITS S SSORIES KITh TISSUE LUBE PROPELLERS SHAFTSBEARINGSWHEELS LARGE CATALOG OF QUALITY SUPPUES KITS AND PLANS FOR RUBBER POWERED MODELS ALSO CO-2 ENGINES BLIMPS ELECTRIC AND MORE FULL CATALOG $290 NEW NO 619 448-1818 Peck-Peymers BOX 2498 -MA LA MESA CA 92O41 Ideal Power Pack Connector electilo planes cars boats Designed high vibration environment Cycled ten Thousand times electrical failure rson Power Products Inc 1/ U F,eNoEO6226cg FIe NO LR25154 -* SORRY NO PERSONAL CHECKS OR COD ORDERS Only certified checks money orders accepted Minimum order $ 000 Three packages 4 Powerpoles $300 per package plus $100 ship ping handling CT residents add 75% sales tax Prices subject change notice Dealer Inquiries Invited further information dealer prices send SASE Bus Card SERMOS RIC SNAP CONNECTORS Cedar Corners Station Box 16787 Stamford CT 06905 confused Teach Copies program should available AMA HQ 525-inch single-sided MSDOS disks nine-sector format via E-Mail should able put disk make whatever small changes necessary suit particular computer proceed become educator George M Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicks yule NY 11801 CL Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 65 offers potential adjusting flap deflection suit individual flying style contest condi tions also weighs produces drag exposed installations such com mon Profile models disadvantages slight however probably outweighed advantages considering total perform ance adaptability different flying condi tions Flaps function changing camber wing part cause wing produce higher lift coefficient given angle attack also produce negative pitching moment causes nose pitch down As flaps deflected drag increases airflow around tail affected factors combine different ways alrplane general tendency toward ballooning floating Car rier models particularly Profiles model may require some Down elevator speeds increase above stall Higher speeds may also require attitudes nosedown normal level-flight attitude cause facts ballooning tends caused pilots reluctance apply Down elevator normal lower nose below normal attitude effect enhanced fact wind produces much larger relative changes airspeed model moves around circle low speed flight Compensating changes requires much greater change angle attack higher speeds effects described above will vary flap deflection greatest effect occurring first 30% flap deflection models Adjustable flap deflection can useful trim ming model varying flight conditions Less flap deflection will generally improve handling windy conditions Some modelers like use differential flap deflection produce rolling tendency away center circle Increases deflec tion beyond about 30% produce drag other effects increased relatively little comparison effect pronounced therefore lesser flap settings greater flap deflections outward-rolling effect may balanced increase drag inboard wing will try move nose toward center circle key adequate rolling effect use differential flap settings lesser flap deflec tions use separate aileron outboard wing has very large upward deflection better balance drag inboard outboard wings Aileron movement can accomplished springs rubberbands connecting horns flap aileron reversing bellcrank wing method prefer produces less drag weighs less hom-and-bellcrank method release mechanism holds aileron place high-speed flight consists piece sheet brass soldered piece tubing tubing rotates around wire imbedded trailing edge wing hinge line see photo As flap moves down brass sheet allowed rotate thereby releasingthe aileron Richard L Perry 10035 Deadwood Ave Ellsworr/z AEB SD 57706 Pattern Plane/Hampson Continued page 68 plane start engine run out handle plane will rise off ground prefer simple hand launch toss outside flying circle keeping lines tight takes FF Old-Timers/Haught Continued page 69 version building chores good pair skis can fabricated fairly short order Skis dont require trim adjustments floats permit conventional chase systems per sonally find model engines bit cantankerous cold weather leave winter fun up friends enjoy getting out winter ski flying can provide incentive other fun-type activities can added sport contest flying given ingenuity Free Flighters Im sure can thought up Most other model ing interests have mass172 Model Aviation Connectors Designed anything electrical requiring quick disconnects
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/02
Page Numbers: 66, 67, 68, 172
Pattern Plane Heres easy-tobuild 1/2A Control Line sport model lets makers creativity sing out Just keep proportions per plans ECraig Hampson Don Hampson authors father demonstrates hand-launching maiden flight Mike DeCous Dauntless Dipstick controls Mikes father Wes flight successful Mike can now fly own Theyre Middlesex Modelers field fourth Craig Hampsons series Pattern Planes painted colors used US Marines WW ii Finish sprayed polyurethane paint Vinyl transferdecals cut X-Acto knife Engine Cox TD 051 tank mount Craig says model flies great somewhat aerobatic though best beginners training plane kind plane can built less day use Hot Stuff glue Photos bythe author WHY IS THIS PLANE different Its because youre designer Just draw outline within supplied dimensions create one-of-a-kind Control Line ship will satisfy own personal aesthetic design philosophy youve never scratch built before ideal model begin developed unique easy-to-fly introduction Control Line simple build inexpensive Happily seems have fulfilled expectationsand some has served introduction Junior modelers has helped Matt Biskup 14 starts plane authors power panel simple inexpensive 11/2VOlt hobby battery needed Watch out engine running back wards can bad things plane 66 Model Aviation Full-Size Plans Available . See Page 180 WING PLAN TOP VIEW NO DIHEDRAL 1/8 BALSA SHEET SHAPE TO SUIT 1/16 DIA MUSIC WIRE / 1/4 BALSA SHEET CANOPY BLANK {r VB PLYWOOD BELLCRANK MOUNT I/S PLYWOOD LEADOUT GUIDE USE CLOTH HINGES I/B PLYWOOD FIREWALL PLY TEE DEE MOUNT 3/32 BALSA SHEET 1/4 BALSA SHEET FUSELAGE .3/32 BALSA SHEET 1/4 BALSA CANOPY TRIMMED TO SHAPE COX 049 ENGINE 7/ / 1/8 PLY II 1/8 PLY FIREWALLJI BELLCRANI MOUNT 1/16 USE SMALL LIGHT WHEELS PUSNROD TWO WHEELTAILSKID GEAR LANDING GEAR PATTERNS I/16DIA MUSIC WIRE 1/32 BALSA SHEET II / 1/16 MW PUS HROD PROFILE FUSELAGE 0I234 1/16 MW TAILSKID 56 3/32 BALSA SHEET BALSA SHEET SMALL HORN MODEL AVIATION PATTERN PLANE 1/2 CONTROL LINE DESIGNED BY CRAIG HAMPSON TRACING BY IOE DEMARCO SINGLE WH EL beginners learn fly will perform mild aerobatics fly inverted some what can used primitive forms Combat races too can build under 10 dollars Materials List Wing x 36-in balsa sheet Tail %2 x 2 x 36-in balsa sheet Fuselage /4 x 2 x 36-in balsa sheet music wire /16 x 36-in 025 x 36-in A bellcrank control horn wheels ito 1 dia optional %2 -in plywood scrap n triangular stock balsa Construction Begin drawing pat terns suggest photocopy trace plans can used again another time might also helpful sketch proposed plane paper get idea what will look like might consider making look like favorite full-scale airplane maybe youll find its fun create own First draw wing outline onto plans within blank pattern Popular shapes include tapers double tapers elliptical planforms Note though pattern Left what typical set patterns looks like Note patterns wing stabilizer elevator side surfaces After tracing side pattern flip over pattern get exact match opposite shape other side wood pattern being traced course continuous piece Right pieces cut out per patterns look like An XActo knife No 11 blade fine cutting balsa parts plywood firewall belicrank mount lead-out guide easier cut out coping saw scroll saw bottom piece picture optional beam mount TD engines February 1987 67 STABILIZER 117 ELEVATOR 1 half wing must turned over other half two restrictions must keep 4-in chord centerline 20-in wingspan Follow same procedure drawing elevator stabilizer patterns Draw fin rudder outlines blanks like stab elevator made two pieces denoted arrows plans Keep base fin flat can round taper other edges Next draw fuselage outline sure keep wing stabilizer cutout positions fuselage places denoted plans Youll need main tain height fuselage 2 nose length shown want cockpit draw within proper blank pattern prefer canopy types open seats fine too might want add pilot Building plane will much simpler make own kit Cut out patterns along outlines drew trace onto appropriate piece wood half pattern pieces such wing lay pattern wood top side up outboard edge touching edge wood Trace outline flip pattern over keeping centerline same position Remember wing stab elevator piece two Transfer patterns plywood pieces cut out parts hobby knife fine balsa youll need coping saw scroll saw hardwood parts planes assembled cyano acrylate CyA instant glue except Ive specifically noted otherwise first step glue cockpit have top fuselage appropriate position Next glue plywood firewall nose fuselage Make sure fuselage firewall perpendicular other Brace firewall tri angular stock sand smooth youd like use Cox Tee-Dee 049 051 engine beam mounts cut out alternate mount glue right side fuselage nose Once its affixed can cut balsa engine area Choose type landing gear prefer use bend music wire shown plans singlewheel gear drill /16-in hole through triangular stock side fuselage meets firewall Slip gear holes through top long leg comes out bottom Epoxy place make 900 bend well fits two-wheel gear bit com plicated Slip through wing slot bring up leading edge will Sew place point shown plans Use copper wire coat wire epoxy Youll find setup quite strong Slide wing place tack CyA glue Make sure centered square fuselage Use aliphatic glue such Elmers Carpenter make fillets add strength improve appearance Glue rudder fin t rudder built serves keep flying lines tight hinge elevator pin stab flat board cardboard box set piece /16 music wire against trailing edge Smear aliphatic glue top elevator stabilizer lay two large cloth hinges lengthwise over top Squeegee glue through cloth let dry Glue stabilizer its slot making sure square centered Affix vertical stabilizer back rudder lines up back fuselage Glue plywood lead-out guide inboard wing left side looking back plane about 1 tip keep plane level flight epoxy washer under tip outboard wing Glue bellcrank mount underside inboard wing short side touches fuselage Glue tail skid bottom rear fuselage Round edges fine sandpaper plane ready paint suggest using fuel-proof dope though urethane also acceptable paint plane though Otherwise wood will get fuel-soaked last no day Add elevator horn underside inboard half elevator hole over hinge line Drill hole through bellcrank mount wing indicated test-fit bellcrank Attach lead-outs 025 wire permanently bolt bellcrank place sure moves freely Set elevator neutral bend ends lead-outs other control throw can range anywhere 1 strong-hearted pilots up down Use control handle Dacron lines would start 25-ft lengths adjust necessary plane goes too fast lengthen too slow shorten Engine planes have flown just about kind engine Mount engine choice wood screws pair washers thrust line points outside flying circle need separate fuel tank hold fuselage rubberbands Finally add wheels diameter 1 1-in fine Flying Select calm day open grass field first test flights Set out lines test controls beginner means try enlist help experienced pilot Have helper hold Continued page 172 68 Model Aviation Members 4-H Broken Props Model Airplane Cluo wixn pianes ouiii using authors preliminary plans L-R Mike DeCou Dauntless Dipstick Craig Hampson Vortex plane kicked off article Mafl Siskup Japanese Fighter Kevin Pomplun 12 gave Pattern Plane appearance ofan American fighterfrom WW II flies Testors 049 power Cowl made top aerosol spray can plane can madeto look like almost anything builderwants Say0 old T G5i tOG WO tt6 St Stlr5 W16 this. spa PtugSto Over 600 items Send $200 current catalog RUBBER POWERED FLYING MODELS KITS S SSORIES KITh TISSUE LUBE PROPELLERS SHAFTSBEARINGSWHEELS LARGE CATALOG OF QUALITY SUPPUES KITS AND PLANS FOR RUBBER POWERED MODELS ALSO CO-2 ENGINES BLIMPS ELECTRIC AND MORE FULL CATALOG $290 NEW NO 619 448-1818 Peck-Peymers BOX 2498 -MA LA MESA CA 92O41 Ideal Power Pack Connector electilo planes cars boats Designed high vibration environment Cycled ten Thousand times electrical failure rson Power Products Inc 1/ U F,eNoEO6226cg FIe NO LR25154 -* SORRY NO PERSONAL CHECKS OR COD ORDERS Only certified checks money orders accepted Minimum order $ 000 Three packages 4 Powerpoles $300 per package plus $100 ship ping handling CT residents add 75% sales tax Prices subject change notice Dealer Inquiries Invited further information dealer prices send SASE Bus Card SERMOS RIC SNAP CONNECTORS Cedar Corners Station Box 16787 Stamford CT 06905 confused Teach Copies program should available AMA HQ 525-inch single-sided MSDOS disks nine-sector format via E-Mail should able put disk make whatever small changes necessary suit particular computer proceed become educator George M Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicks yule NY 11801 CL Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 65 offers potential adjusting flap deflection suit individual flying style contest condi tions also weighs produces drag exposed installations such com mon Profile models disadvantages slight however probably outweighed advantages considering total perform ance adaptability different flying condi tions Flaps function changing camber wing part cause wing produce higher lift coefficient given angle attack also produce negative pitching moment causes nose pitch down As flaps deflected drag increases airflow around tail affected factors combine different ways alrplane general tendency toward ballooning floating Car rier models particularly Profiles model may require some Down elevator speeds increase above stall Higher speeds may also require attitudes nosedown normal level-flight attitude cause facts ballooning tends caused pilots reluctance apply Down elevator normal lower nose below normal attitude effect enhanced fact wind produces much larger relative changes airspeed model moves around circle low speed flight Compensating changes requires much greater change angle attack higher speeds effects described above will vary flap deflection greatest effect occurring first 30% flap deflection models Adjustable flap deflection can useful trim ming model varying flight conditions Less flap deflection will generally improve handling windy conditions Some modelers like use differential flap deflection produce rolling tendency away center circle Increases deflec tion beyond about 30% produce drag other effects increased relatively little comparison effect pronounced therefore lesser flap settings greater flap deflections outward-rolling effect may balanced increase drag inboard wing will try move nose toward center circle key adequate rolling effect use differential flap settings lesser flap deflec tions use separate aileron outboard wing has very large upward deflection better balance drag inboard outboard wings Aileron movement can accomplished springs rubberbands connecting horns flap aileron reversing bellcrank wing method prefer produces less drag weighs less hom-and-bellcrank method release mechanism holds aileron place high-speed flight consists piece sheet brass soldered piece tubing tubing rotates around wire imbedded trailing edge wing hinge line see photo As flap moves down brass sheet allowed rotate thereby releasingthe aileron Richard L Perry 10035 Deadwood Ave Ellsworr/z AEB SD 57706 Pattern Plane/Hampson Continued page 68 plane start engine run out handle plane will rise off ground prefer simple hand launch toss outside flying circle keeping lines tight takes FF Old-Timers/Haught Continued page 69 version building chores good pair skis can fabricated fairly short order Skis dont require trim adjustments floats permit conventional chase systems per sonally find model engines bit cantankerous cold weather leave winter fun up friends enjoy getting out winter ski flying can provide incentive other fun-type activities can added sport contest flying given ingenuity Free Flighters Im sure can thought up Most other model ing interests have mass172 Model Aviation Connectors Designed anything electrical requiring quick disconnects
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/02
Page Numbers: 66, 67, 68, 172
Pattern Plane Heres easy-tobuild 1/2A Control Line sport model lets makers creativity sing out Just keep proportions per plans ECraig Hampson Don Hampson authors father demonstrates hand-launching maiden flight Mike DeCous Dauntless Dipstick controls Mikes father Wes flight successful Mike can now fly own Theyre Middlesex Modelers field fourth Craig Hampsons series Pattern Planes painted colors used US Marines WW ii Finish sprayed polyurethane paint Vinyl transferdecals cut X-Acto knife Engine Cox TD 051 tank mount Craig says model flies great somewhat aerobatic though best beginners training plane kind plane can built less day use Hot Stuff glue Photos bythe author WHY IS THIS PLANE different Its because youre designer Just draw outline within supplied dimensions create one-of-a-kind Control Line ship will satisfy own personal aesthetic design philosophy youve never scratch built before ideal model begin developed unique easy-to-fly introduction Control Line simple build inexpensive Happily seems have fulfilled expectationsand some has served introduction Junior modelers has helped Matt Biskup 14 starts plane authors power panel simple inexpensive 11/2VOlt hobby battery needed Watch out engine running back wards can bad things plane 66 Model Aviation Full-Size Plans Available . See Page 180 WING PLAN TOP VIEW NO DIHEDRAL 1/8 BALSA SHEET SHAPE TO SUIT 1/16 DIA MUSIC WIRE / 1/4 BALSA SHEET CANOPY BLANK {r VB PLYWOOD BELLCRANK MOUNT I/S PLYWOOD LEADOUT GUIDE USE CLOTH HINGES I/B PLYWOOD FIREWALL PLY TEE DEE MOUNT 3/32 BALSA SHEET 1/4 BALSA SHEET FUSELAGE .3/32 BALSA SHEET 1/4 BALSA CANOPY TRIMMED TO SHAPE COX 049 ENGINE 7/ / 1/8 PLY II 1/8 PLY FIREWALLJI BELLCRANI MOUNT 1/16 USE SMALL LIGHT WHEELS PUSNROD TWO WHEELTAILSKID GEAR LANDING GEAR PATTERNS I/16DIA MUSIC WIRE 1/32 BALSA SHEET II / 1/16 MW PUS HROD PROFILE FUSELAGE 0I234 1/16 MW TAILSKID 56 3/32 BALSA SHEET BALSA SHEET SMALL HORN MODEL AVIATION PATTERN PLANE 1/2 CONTROL LINE DESIGNED BY CRAIG HAMPSON TRACING BY IOE DEMARCO SINGLE WH EL beginners learn fly will perform mild aerobatics fly inverted some what can used primitive forms Combat races too can build under 10 dollars Materials List Wing x 36-in balsa sheet Tail %2 x 2 x 36-in balsa sheet Fuselage /4 x 2 x 36-in balsa sheet music wire /16 x 36-in 025 x 36-in A bellcrank control horn wheels ito 1 dia optional %2 -in plywood scrap n triangular stock balsa Construction Begin drawing pat terns suggest photocopy trace plans can used again another time might also helpful sketch proposed plane paper get idea what will look like might consider making look like favorite full-scale airplane maybe youll find its fun create own First draw wing outline onto plans within blank pattern Popular shapes include tapers double tapers elliptical planforms Note though pattern Left what typical set patterns looks like Note patterns wing stabilizer elevator side surfaces After tracing side pattern flip over pattern get exact match opposite shape other side wood pattern being traced course continuous piece Right pieces cut out per patterns look like An XActo knife No 11 blade fine cutting balsa parts plywood firewall belicrank mount lead-out guide easier cut out coping saw scroll saw bottom piece picture optional beam mount TD engines February 1987 67 STABILIZER 117 ELEVATOR 1 half wing must turned over other half two restrictions must keep 4-in chord centerline 20-in wingspan Follow same procedure drawing elevator stabilizer patterns Draw fin rudder outlines blanks like stab elevator made two pieces denoted arrows plans Keep base fin flat can round taper other edges Next draw fuselage outline sure keep wing stabilizer cutout positions fuselage places denoted plans Youll need main tain height fuselage 2 nose length shown want cockpit draw within proper blank pattern prefer canopy types open seats fine too might want add pilot Building plane will much simpler make own kit Cut out patterns along outlines drew trace onto appropriate piece wood half pattern pieces such wing lay pattern wood top side up outboard edge touching edge wood Trace outline flip pattern over keeping centerline same position Remember wing stab elevator piece two Transfer patterns plywood pieces cut out parts hobby knife fine balsa youll need coping saw scroll saw hardwood parts planes assembled cyano acrylate CyA instant glue except Ive specifically noted otherwise first step glue cockpit have top fuselage appropriate position Next glue plywood firewall nose fuselage Make sure fuselage firewall perpendicular other Brace firewall tri angular stock sand smooth youd like use Cox Tee-Dee 049 051 engine beam mounts cut out alternate mount glue right side fuselage nose Once its affixed can cut balsa engine area Choose type landing gear prefer use bend music wire shown plans singlewheel gear drill /16-in hole through triangular stock side fuselage meets firewall Slip gear holes through top long leg comes out bottom Epoxy place make 900 bend well fits two-wheel gear bit com plicated Slip through wing slot bring up leading edge will Sew place point shown plans Use copper wire coat wire epoxy Youll find setup quite strong Slide wing place tack CyA glue Make sure centered square fuselage Use aliphatic glue such Elmers Carpenter make fillets add strength improve appearance Glue rudder fin t rudder built serves keep flying lines tight hinge elevator pin stab flat board cardboard box set piece /16 music wire against trailing edge Smear aliphatic glue top elevator stabilizer lay two large cloth hinges lengthwise over top Squeegee glue through cloth let dry Glue stabilizer its slot making sure square centered Affix vertical stabilizer back rudder lines up back fuselage Glue plywood lead-out guide inboard wing left side looking back plane about 1 tip keep plane level flight epoxy washer under tip outboard wing Glue bellcrank mount underside inboard wing short side touches fuselage Glue tail skid bottom rear fuselage Round edges fine sandpaper plane ready paint suggest using fuel-proof dope though urethane also acceptable paint plane though Otherwise wood will get fuel-soaked last no day Add elevator horn underside inboard half elevator hole over hinge line Drill hole through bellcrank mount wing indicated test-fit bellcrank Attach lead-outs 025 wire permanently bolt bellcrank place sure moves freely Set elevator neutral bend ends lead-outs other control throw can range anywhere 1 strong-hearted pilots up down Use control handle Dacron lines would start 25-ft lengths adjust necessary plane goes too fast lengthen too slow shorten Engine planes have flown just about kind engine Mount engine choice wood screws pair washers thrust line points outside flying circle need separate fuel tank hold fuselage rubberbands Finally add wheels diameter 1 1-in fine Flying Select calm day open grass field first test flights Set out lines test controls beginner means try enlist help experienced pilot Have helper hold Continued page 172 68 Model Aviation Members 4-H Broken Props Model Airplane Cluo wixn pianes ouiii using authors preliminary plans L-R Mike DeCou Dauntless Dipstick Craig Hampson Vortex plane kicked off article Mafl Siskup Japanese Fighter Kevin Pomplun 12 gave Pattern Plane appearance ofan American fighterfrom WW II flies 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ballooning floating Car rier models particularly Profiles model may require some Down elevator speeds increase above stall Higher speeds may also require attitudes nosedown normal level-flight attitude cause facts ballooning tends caused pilots reluctance apply Down elevator normal lower nose below normal attitude effect enhanced fact wind produces much larger relative changes airspeed model moves around circle low speed flight Compensating changes requires much greater change angle attack higher speeds effects described above will vary flap deflection greatest effect occurring first 30% flap deflection models Adjustable flap deflection can useful trim ming model varying flight conditions Less flap deflection will generally improve handling windy conditions Some modelers like use differential flap deflection produce rolling tendency away center circle Increases deflec tion beyond about 30% produce drag other effects increased relatively little comparison effect pronounced therefore lesser flap settings greater flap deflections outward-rolling effect may balanced increase drag inboard wing will try move nose toward center circle key adequate rolling effect use differential flap settings lesser flap deflec tions use separate aileron outboard wing has very large upward deflection better balance drag inboard outboard wings Aileron movement can accomplished springs rubberbands connecting horns flap aileron reversing bellcrank wing method prefer produces less drag weighs less hom-and-bellcrank method release mechanism holds aileron place high-speed flight consists piece sheet brass soldered piece tubing tubing rotates around wire imbedded trailing edge wing hinge line see photo As flap moves down brass sheet allowed rotate thereby releasingthe aileron Richard L Perry 10035 Deadwood Ave Ellsworr/z AEB SD 57706 Pattern Plane/Hampson Continued page 68 plane start engine run out handle plane will rise off ground prefer simple hand launch toss outside flying circle keeping 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