p U p 0 9 Misc fin Cu bydes Al Inijation cond nature / June1999 11 crosspieces triangular corner pans doublers OK pin through sticks since will seated glue Build-up former D Cut plywood former C nose ring Cut common length cross-grained bottom sheeting parts between formers C D assemble over waxed paper onto plan Pin formers C D place over bottom sheeting assembly using small triangle assure verticality Mount side plate assemblies straight portions fuselage bottom board formers C D Drive mandrel Out motor tube through one-inch hole scrap pine block Smooth motor tube inside out fine sandpaper sure motor slips tube clearance slop will taken out later Glue formers B onto motor tube proper spacing install motor tube subassembly fuselage Remove motor tube complete construction forward end fuselage installing required nose blocks bottom top sheeting top hatch can cut loose later Pull sides together rear over plan glue together being sure maintain verticality dry continue rear fuselage construction adding top bottom sheeting Install pine wing bolt plate Shape sand fuselage final profile smooth fine sandpaper drill wing hold-down dowel hole yet Cut fuselage hatch loose install plywood hold-down plates certain install front battery buffer essential keep battery sliding forward event sudden stoppage applying Balsarite sure give battery compartment bottom coat help VelcroTM adhere dry install fuzzy part Velcro spray adhesive contact cement Apply other Velcro component flight pack batteries Velcro should extend across rear half battery pack facilitate removal 12 Model Aviation 4Model clean quick build flying wing format really saves space Bill Winter L author compare notes Pipe Dream during Winterfest 98 Bill Winter Pipe Dream final flying session 719 Bills AMA number Install motor radio gear sure wires short possible long enough allow motor removal front model allow flight pack hookup wing off hatch may remove motor RC gear final fuselage finishing Fin Build up framework using hard balsa main spar trailing edge leading edge Sand both faces flat fine sanding block against flat building board Round leading edge taper trailing edge somewhat Trial-fit fin fuselage cut required slots Wing Make plywood patterns tip root ribs applying full-size pattern contact cement say A6 plywood Note plan rib profiles include chord reference line tip rib another chord line indicating proper angle washout Bring attention core supplier Attach inner leading edges aileron spars wing panel Prepare skinning materials described skin provide servo cutouts cable access add root tip pieces trailing edge add tips join panels centerline Wing root leading edge cutout very last step Taper inner leading edge shown plan slightly oversize safety will sanded match airfoil after has pinned glued place use carpenters glue Use long straight pins alignment wrap short pieces masking tape ensure firm joint Sight along wing check edges bowed outer leading edge attached later after skinning can pretapered desired aileron spar pretapered since block-sanding fits foam Attach rear spar same method leading edge Block-sand leading trailing edges airfoil contours shown Work repeated spanwise paths sanding root tip described skinning method several popular alternatives may favor assembling four wing skins before starting allow least overlap along long edges tolerance minor layout errors double-stick tape also convenient put down skin section time Either way sheet butt-edges must precisely trimmed using straightedge ensure clean fit Lay down two four-inch-wide sheets overlapping inner leading edge other overlapping trailing edge spar grain being parallel edge remaining open triangle filled prefitted triangular skin section after servo cutouts have made Make cardboard pattern servo cutouts locate outlines cut through skins rule #11 knife blade Excavate cavities servo mounting rails mount flush foam itself skin overlaps rails beyond cavity lines permit triangular skin pieces hand-fitted removed Install tailored pieces after servo rails located Use spade drills sharpened tubing cut servo wire access tunnels front wing cutout made after finished sanded panels have joined root Note ailerons inboard outboard trailing edge chord extension pieces stock use standard trailing edge stock sure quite light wood After gluing extensions place block-sand tips designated angle install tip blocks Trim overlapping skins true/flush existing structure attach tapered outer leading edge piece Sand its top bottom faces time match airfoil Mark precise leading edge forward point straightedge felt-tip pen guidance shaping final shape leading edge critical good stall characteristics shaping accurately Gradually shape outer leading edge using balsa plane roughing wide sanding board sculpting desired profile Work paths root tip removing material progressively Finish fine sandpaper pad Cut wing roots proper angles horizontal vertical planes using table saw just shaping sanding board over edge workbench sanding board held flush bench face used long-stroke milling action Check mating cores flush fit epoxy roots together blocking up panels required dihedral angle Use long straight pins and/or masking tape help hold position crevices remain joint after epoxy has cured fill mixture epoxy microballoons Outline cut front wing cutout install plywood facing Note sides cutout sloped fit against fuselage sides spanwise plywood dowel plate glued first Trial-fit wing fuselage checking two side cutout pieces fit snugly will butt against dowel plate Remove wing glue balsa side plates place Remember fuselage set aside drilling wing dowel Seat wing fuselage tightly placing masking tape mating area wing Coat tape lipstick reseat remove wing sand away areas lipstick Repeat until get good tight seat Mark former C midpoint plywood wing plate would fall drill l Place thin area modeling clay front wing plywood plate shove wing place against former C Remove wing drill wing dowel install dowel epoxy ensure accuracy put epoxy hole plate rub bit dowel reposition wing making sure accurate alignment Use waxed paper prevent gluing plate dowel former C Cut semicircular wing bolt plate A6 plywood place vise force partial cracking along its centerline Set 14 Model Aviation ty access motor compartment Most elements mustRods crossed right-angle forces linkage Mixing placed well forward proper balancetransmitter mechanical linkage required elevons required dihedral angle glue top wing Mark center rear wing hold-down bolt wing still place drill /l6 hole through wing hold-down blocks within fuselage Remove wing enlarge wing hold-down bolt holes l Now tap hold-down blocks -20 take -inch nylon bolt Apply two-inch-wide fiberglass medium weight over top bottom wing center-section joint Trial-fit control horns ailerons dry run hinges minimum gap between ailerons aileron spar slotting depends type hinge MylarTM hinges simple light strong anythiiig else properly installed Hinge slots can accurately cut #11 blade Mark positions exactly use something straight guide cutting sure cut parallel surface Since wing core foam will need appropriate type cyanoacrylate CyA glue avoid melting foam Install ailerons servos linkages after covering film Covering Coat raw balsa Coverites BalsaRite will ensure good adhesion film Sand lightly cover film Since model will capable reaching very high altitudes cover bottom dark color top light color good visual orientation Install radio equipment pushrods assembly complete check model balanced exactly shown Shift radio gear add ballast necessary flying wing configuration necessitates very accurate Center Gravity CG location P Mark battery location after achieving balance sure get back same place time install change battery types balance again before flying Check alignment fin fuselage correct warps wing Normal configuration elevons slightly up see plans Check make sure have full devon deflection turns both ways elevon full up full down Flying For first test flight sure elevons deflected slightly upward shown plans After gently moving throttle stick full power launch Dream wind firm shove strong enough dislodge battery preferably over tall grass Pipe Dream faster model probably used launch should proportionate climbing out make correction required roil first pitch overcontrol let model gain good speed initiate gentle climb get safe altitude trim out faster model important keep close within good visual range until get used performs its somewhat unusual visual clues air can go thermal seeking model will glide best prop stopped folded near full up trim hand-launch use firm push wind Keep model low straight-out until good amount airspeed has established enter gentle climb altitude Continued page 22 16 Model Aviation r retention plate plywood Author reports good results using Airtronics Battery Eliminator Circuit Tack hammer used pin vertical stabilizer parts place Note main spar extension projects fuselage Epoxy wing halves together after careful shaping sanding proper dihedral angle Lightening holes added later 1/2-scale test glider built determine optimum balance point Sheet model has very good glide ratio Complete Advantage Using top-quality compon 5 eveloped refined over quarter century of________________ experience RED MAX fuels specially engineered Maximum Performance Power Protection RED MAX known sold internationally best fuel can use model engine affordable prices- have excellent customer service call us Visit website informationlpricing el activities Racing Pattern Fun etc Fuel types Plane Helicopter Boat Car Jet etc Engine types 2 or4 cycle Glow Diesel Nitro Power blends 0% 75% 5% Oil blends RED MAX Synthetic / Syn-Castor Customer special blends available* Congratulations Red Max 1st place Winners AMA Air Nationals 1998 hA Combat Larry Driskill 1998 hA JrCombat Skyler Skelly 1998 hA Open Bob & Andy Mears FHS oil 1998 Free Flight Bob Johannes 1998 Advanced Michael J Kuper 1998 World Record Breakerl Bruce Bennett NAMBA Boat Nationals 1998 B-Stock Tunnel Russ Nachtweih 1998 Stock OPC Tunnel George Wittman 1998 A-OIB Mono Elden Huntling Numerous other awards year FHS Supply lncPO Box 9CloverSC 29710-0009 Sales 800 742-8484 Voice 803 222-7488 Internet FHSoil@aolcom Fax 803 222-7285 Website httpllmembersaolcomlFHSoil RED MAX Shirts Hats & Stickers available Pipe Dream/Winter/Hunton Continued page 16 land Pipe Dream go full power off stop prop has gliding full up trim remove gain some speed stall safety near ground similar procedure used full-scale gliding touches down fast nose may pop up stay controls Let speed bleed off few inches altitude let settle practice Pipe Dream will skid smoothly stop feet rudimentary thermal-seeking trim model altitude fly straight ahead wind mean putting click trim time Let go its own will circle lift tend fly model ham fist put control inputs times will never succeed finding lift control input means additional drag less efficiency After initial setup can control model fully once altitude climbing using trim aerobatics try going altitude shutting down motor diving gain speed will go faster motor running zipping across field loop roll Pipe Dream very efficient model wide range capabilities excellent transition model glow Electric Hunton 9154 Rixeyville Rd Rixeyville VA 22737 22 Model Aviation er & Engine Power Free Flight Display Control Line Electric Power R/C Airplanes Penn Valley Hobby Center 837-A W Main St Lanadale PA 19446 215-368-0770 Minimum gal Standard 4-gal 20-qt Cases Shipping UPS door 12 gal motorfreight commercial address Price breaks at4 122060124 gal Soecial discount DreDaid club orders POWER Up 50% Power lileice Long Same Easy Starting e Sound No Glow Plugs LESS HASSLE MORE FUN Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome 4CHNO DAVIS Me- — PO Box 141 Dept MA ord CTOO4MJ a77-1670 lo contples , r,otor podot tend $400 lctdit oppld f,t odonl
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/06
Page Numbers: 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 22
p U p 0 9 Misc fin Cu bydes Al Inijation cond nature / June1999 11 crosspieces triangular corner pans doublers OK pin through sticks since will seated glue Build-up former D Cut plywood former C nose ring Cut common length cross-grained bottom sheeting parts between formers C D assemble over waxed paper onto plan Pin formers C D place over bottom sheeting assembly using small triangle assure verticality Mount side plate assemblies straight portions fuselage bottom board formers C D Drive mandrel Out motor tube through one-inch hole scrap pine block Smooth motor tube inside out fine sandpaper sure motor slips tube clearance slop will taken out later Glue formers B onto motor tube proper spacing install motor tube subassembly fuselage Remove motor tube complete construction forward end fuselage installing required nose blocks bottom top sheeting top hatch can cut loose later Pull sides together rear over plan glue together being sure maintain verticality dry continue rear fuselage construction adding top bottom sheeting Install pine wing bolt plate Shape sand fuselage final profile smooth fine sandpaper drill wing hold-down dowel hole yet Cut fuselage hatch loose install plywood hold-down plates certain install front battery buffer essential keep battery sliding forward event sudden stoppage applying Balsarite sure give battery compartment bottom coat help VelcroTM adhere dry install fuzzy part Velcro spray adhesive contact cement Apply other Velcro component flight pack batteries Velcro should extend across rear half battery pack facilitate removal 12 Model Aviation 4Model clean quick build flying wing format really saves space Bill Winter L author compare notes Pipe Dream during Winterfest 98 Bill Winter Pipe Dream final flying session 719 Bills AMA number Install motor radio gear sure wires short possible long enough allow motor removal front model allow flight pack hookup wing off hatch may remove motor RC gear final fuselage finishing Fin Build up framework using hard balsa main spar trailing edge leading edge Sand both faces flat fine sanding block against flat building board Round leading edge taper trailing edge somewhat Trial-fit fin fuselage cut required slots Wing Make plywood patterns tip root ribs applying full-size pattern contact cement say A6 plywood Note plan rib profiles include chord reference line tip rib another chord line indicating proper angle washout Bring attention core supplier Attach inner leading edges aileron spars wing panel Prepare skinning materials described skin provide servo cutouts cable access add root tip pieces trailing edge add tips join panels centerline Wing root leading edge cutout very last step Taper inner leading edge shown plan slightly oversize safety will sanded match airfoil after has pinned glued place use carpenters glue Use long straight pins alignment wrap short pieces masking tape ensure firm joint Sight along wing check edges bowed outer leading edge attached later after skinning can pretapered desired aileron spar pretapered since block-sanding fits foam Attach rear spar same method leading edge Block-sand leading trailing edges airfoil contours shown Work repeated spanwise paths sanding root tip described skinning method several popular alternatives may favor assembling four wing skins before starting allow least overlap along long edges tolerance minor layout errors double-stick tape also convenient put down skin section time Either way sheet butt-edges must precisely trimmed using straightedge ensure clean fit Lay down two four-inch-wide sheets overlapping inner leading edge other overlapping trailing edge spar grain being parallel edge remaining open triangle filled prefitted triangular skin section after servo cutouts have made Make cardboard pattern servo cutouts locate outlines cut through skins rule #11 knife blade Excavate cavities servo mounting rails mount flush foam itself skin overlaps rails beyond cavity lines permit triangular skin pieces hand-fitted removed Install tailored pieces after servo rails located Use spade drills sharpened tubing cut servo wire access tunnels front wing cutout made after finished sanded panels have joined root Note ailerons inboard outboard trailing edge chord extension pieces stock use standard trailing edge stock sure quite light wood After gluing extensions place block-sand tips designated angle install tip blocks Trim overlapping skins true/flush existing structure attach tapered outer leading edge piece Sand its top bottom faces time match airfoil Mark precise leading edge forward point straightedge felt-tip pen guidance shaping final shape leading edge critical good stall characteristics shaping accurately Gradually shape outer leading edge using balsa plane roughing wide sanding board sculpting desired profile Work paths root tip removing material progressively Finish fine sandpaper pad Cut wing roots proper angles horizontal vertical planes using table saw just shaping sanding board over edge workbench sanding board held flush bench face used long-stroke milling action Check mating cores flush fit epoxy roots together blocking up panels required dihedral angle Use long straight pins and/or masking tape help hold position crevices remain joint after epoxy has cured fill mixture epoxy microballoons Outline cut front wing cutout install plywood facing Note sides cutout sloped fit against fuselage sides spanwise plywood dowel plate glued first Trial-fit wing fuselage checking two side cutout pieces fit snugly will butt against dowel plate Remove wing glue balsa side plates place Remember fuselage set aside drilling wing dowel Seat wing fuselage tightly placing masking tape mating area wing Coat tape lipstick reseat remove wing sand away areas lipstick Repeat until get good tight seat Mark former C midpoint plywood wing plate would fall drill l Place thin area modeling clay front wing plywood plate shove wing place against former C Remove wing drill wing dowel install dowel epoxy ensure accuracy put epoxy hole plate rub bit dowel reposition wing making sure accurate alignment Use waxed paper prevent gluing plate dowel former C Cut semicircular wing bolt plate A6 plywood place vise force partial cracking along its centerline Set 14 Model Aviation ty access motor compartment Most elements mustRods crossed right-angle forces linkage Mixing placed well forward proper balancetransmitter mechanical linkage required elevons required dihedral angle glue top wing Mark center rear wing hold-down bolt wing still place drill /l6 hole through wing hold-down blocks within fuselage Remove wing enlarge wing hold-down bolt holes l Now tap hold-down blocks -20 take -inch nylon bolt Apply two-inch-wide fiberglass medium weight over top bottom wing center-section joint Trial-fit control horns ailerons dry run hinges minimum gap between ailerons aileron spar slotting depends type hinge MylarTM hinges simple light strong anythiiig else properly installed Hinge slots can accurately cut #11 blade Mark positions exactly use something straight guide cutting sure cut parallel surface Since wing core foam will need appropriate type cyanoacrylate CyA glue avoid melting foam Install ailerons servos linkages after covering film Covering Coat raw balsa Coverites BalsaRite will ensure good adhesion film Sand lightly cover film Since model will capable reaching very high altitudes cover bottom dark color top light color good visual orientation Install radio equipment pushrods assembly complete check model balanced exactly shown Shift radio gear add ballast necessary flying wing configuration necessitates very accurate Center Gravity CG location P Mark battery location after achieving balance sure get back same place time install change battery types balance again before flying Check alignment fin fuselage correct warps wing Normal configuration elevons slightly up see plans Check make sure have full devon deflection turns both ways elevon full up full down Flying For first test flight sure elevons deflected slightly upward shown plans After gently moving throttle stick full power launch Dream wind firm shove strong enough dislodge battery preferably over tall grass Pipe Dream faster model probably used launch should proportionate climbing out make correction required roil first pitch overcontrol let model gain good speed initiate gentle climb get safe altitude trim out faster model important keep close within good visual range until get used performs its somewhat unusual visual clues air can go thermal seeking model will glide best prop stopped folded near full up trim hand-launch use firm push wind Keep model low straight-out until good amount airspeed has established enter gentle climb altitude Continued page 22 16 Model Aviation r retention plate plywood Author reports good results using Airtronics Battery Eliminator Circuit Tack hammer used pin vertical stabilizer parts place Note main spar extension projects fuselage Epoxy wing halves together after careful shaping sanding proper dihedral angle Lightening holes added later 1/2-scale test glider built determine optimum balance point Sheet model has very good glide ratio Complete Advantage Using top-quality compon 5 eveloped refined over quarter century of________________ experience RED MAX fuels specially engineered Maximum Performance Power Protection RED MAX known sold internationally best fuel can use model engine affordable prices- have excellent customer service call us Visit website informationlpricing el activities Racing Pattern Fun etc Fuel types Plane Helicopter Boat Car Jet etc Engine types 2 or4 cycle Glow Diesel Nitro Power blends 0% 75% 5% Oil blends RED MAX Synthetic / Syn-Castor Customer special blends available* Congratulations Red Max 1st place Winners AMA Air Nationals 1998 hA Combat Larry Driskill 1998 hA JrCombat Skyler Skelly 1998 hA Open Bob & Andy Mears FHS oil 1998 Free Flight Bob Johannes 1998 Advanced Michael J Kuper 1998 World Record Breakerl Bruce Bennett NAMBA Boat Nationals 1998 B-Stock Tunnel Russ Nachtweih 1998 Stock OPC Tunnel George Wittman 1998 A-OIB Mono Elden Huntling Numerous other awards year FHS Supply lncPO Box 9CloverSC 29710-0009 Sales 800 742-8484 Voice 803 222-7488 Internet FHSoil@aolcom Fax 803 222-7285 Website httpllmembersaolcomlFHSoil RED MAX Shirts Hats & Stickers available Pipe Dream/Winter/Hunton Continued page 16 land Pipe Dream go full power off stop prop has gliding full up trim remove gain some speed stall safety near ground similar procedure used full-scale gliding touches down fast nose may pop up stay controls Let speed bleed off few inches altitude let settle practice Pipe Dream will skid smoothly stop feet rudimentary thermal-seeking trim model altitude fly straight ahead wind mean putting click trim time Let go its own will circle lift tend fly model ham fist put control inputs times will never succeed finding lift control input means additional drag less efficiency After initial setup can control model fully once altitude climbing using trim aerobatics try going altitude shutting down motor diving gain speed will go faster motor running zipping across field loop roll Pipe Dream very efficient model wide range capabilities excellent transition model glow Electric Hunton 9154 Rixeyville Rd Rixeyville VA 22737 22 Model Aviation er & Engine Power Free Flight Display Control Line Electric Power R/C Airplanes Penn Valley Hobby Center 837-A W Main St Lanadale PA 19446 215-368-0770 Minimum gal Standard 4-gal 20-qt Cases Shipping UPS door 12 gal motorfreight commercial address Price breaks at4 122060124 gal Soecial discount DreDaid club orders POWER Up 50% Power lileice Long Same Easy Starting e Sound No Glow Plugs LESS HASSLE MORE FUN Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome 4CHNO DAVIS Me- — PO Box 141 Dept MA ord CTOO4MJ a77-1670 lo contples , r,otor podot tend $400 lctdit oppld f,t odonl
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/06
Page Numbers: 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 22
p U p 0 9 Misc fin Cu bydes Al Inijation cond nature / June1999 11 crosspieces triangular corner pans doublers OK pin through sticks since will seated glue Build-up former D Cut plywood former C nose ring Cut common length cross-grained bottom sheeting parts between formers C D assemble over waxed paper onto plan Pin formers C D place over bottom sheeting assembly using small triangle assure verticality Mount side plate assemblies straight portions fuselage bottom board formers C D Drive mandrel Out motor tube through one-inch hole scrap pine block Smooth motor tube inside out fine sandpaper sure motor slips tube clearance slop will taken out later Glue formers B onto motor tube proper spacing install motor tube subassembly fuselage Remove motor tube complete construction forward end fuselage installing required nose blocks bottom top sheeting top hatch can cut loose later Pull sides together rear over plan glue together being sure maintain verticality dry continue rear fuselage construction adding top bottom sheeting Install pine wing bolt plate Shape sand fuselage final profile smooth fine sandpaper drill wing hold-down dowel hole yet Cut fuselage hatch loose install plywood hold-down plates certain install front battery buffer essential keep battery sliding forward event sudden stoppage applying Balsarite sure give battery compartment bottom coat help VelcroTM adhere dry install fuzzy part Velcro spray adhesive contact cement Apply other Velcro component flight pack batteries Velcro should extend across rear half battery pack facilitate removal 12 Model Aviation 4Model clean quick build flying wing format really saves space Bill Winter L author compare notes Pipe Dream during Winterfest 98 Bill Winter Pipe Dream final flying session 719 Bills AMA number Install motor radio gear sure wires short possible long enough allow motor removal front model allow flight pack hookup wing off hatch may remove motor RC gear final fuselage finishing Fin Build up framework using hard balsa main spar trailing edge leading edge Sand both faces flat fine sanding block against flat building board Round leading edge taper trailing edge somewhat Trial-fit fin fuselage cut required slots Wing Make plywood patterns tip root ribs applying full-size pattern contact cement say A6 plywood Note plan rib profiles include chord reference line tip rib another chord line indicating proper angle washout Bring attention core supplier Attach inner leading edges aileron spars wing panel Prepare skinning materials described skin provide servo cutouts cable access add root tip pieces trailing edge add tips join panels centerline Wing root leading edge cutout very last step Taper inner leading edge shown plan slightly oversize safety will sanded match airfoil after has pinned glued place use carpenters glue Use long straight pins alignment wrap short pieces masking tape ensure firm joint Sight along wing check edges bowed outer leading edge attached later after skinning can pretapered desired aileron spar pretapered since block-sanding fits foam Attach rear spar same method leading edge Block-sand leading trailing edges airfoil contours shown Work repeated spanwise paths sanding root tip described skinning method several popular alternatives may favor assembling four wing skins before starting allow least overlap along long edges tolerance minor layout errors double-stick tape also convenient put down skin section time Either way sheet butt-edges must precisely trimmed using straightedge ensure clean fit Lay down two four-inch-wide sheets overlapping inner leading edge other overlapping trailing edge spar grain being parallel edge remaining open triangle filled prefitted triangular skin section after servo cutouts have made Make cardboard pattern servo cutouts locate outlines cut through skins rule #11 knife blade Excavate cavities servo mounting rails mount flush foam itself skin overlaps rails beyond cavity lines permit triangular skin pieces hand-fitted removed Install tailored pieces after servo rails located Use spade drills sharpened tubing cut servo wire access tunnels front wing cutout made after finished sanded panels have joined root Note ailerons inboard outboard trailing edge chord extension pieces stock use standard trailing edge stock sure quite light wood After gluing extensions place block-sand tips designated angle install tip blocks Trim overlapping skins true/flush existing structure attach tapered outer leading edge piece Sand its top bottom faces time match airfoil Mark precise leading edge forward point straightedge felt-tip pen guidance shaping final shape leading edge critical good stall characteristics shaping accurately Gradually shape outer leading edge using balsa plane roughing wide sanding board sculpting desired profile Work paths root tip removing material progressively Finish fine sandpaper pad Cut wing roots proper angles horizontal vertical planes using table saw just shaping sanding board over edge workbench sanding board held flush bench face used long-stroke milling action Check mating cores flush fit epoxy roots together blocking up panels required dihedral angle Use long straight pins and/or masking tape help hold position crevices remain joint after epoxy has cured fill mixture epoxy microballoons Outline cut front wing cutout install plywood facing Note sides cutout sloped fit against fuselage sides spanwise plywood dowel plate glued first Trial-fit wing fuselage checking two side cutout pieces fit snugly will butt against dowel plate Remove wing glue balsa side plates place Remember fuselage set aside drilling wing dowel Seat wing fuselage tightly placing masking tape mating area wing Coat tape lipstick reseat remove wing sand away areas lipstick Repeat until get good tight seat Mark former C midpoint plywood wing plate would fall drill l Place thin area modeling clay front wing plywood plate shove wing place against former C Remove wing drill wing dowel install dowel epoxy ensure accuracy put epoxy hole plate rub bit dowel reposition wing making sure accurate alignment Use waxed paper prevent gluing plate dowel former C Cut semicircular wing bolt plate A6 plywood place vise force partial cracking along its centerline Set 14 Model Aviation ty access motor compartment Most elements mustRods crossed right-angle forces linkage Mixing placed well forward proper balancetransmitter mechanical linkage required elevons required dihedral angle glue top wing Mark center rear wing hold-down bolt wing still place drill /l6 hole through wing hold-down blocks within fuselage Remove wing enlarge wing hold-down bolt holes l Now tap hold-down blocks -20 take -inch nylon bolt Apply two-inch-wide fiberglass medium weight over top bottom wing center-section joint Trial-fit control horns ailerons dry run hinges minimum gap between ailerons aileron spar slotting depends type hinge MylarTM hinges simple light strong anythiiig else properly installed Hinge slots can accurately cut #11 blade Mark positions exactly use something straight guide cutting sure cut parallel surface Since wing core foam will need appropriate type cyanoacrylate CyA glue avoid melting foam Install ailerons servos linkages after covering film Covering Coat raw balsa Coverites BalsaRite will ensure good adhesion film Sand lightly cover film Since model will capable reaching very high altitudes cover bottom dark color top light color good visual orientation Install radio equipment pushrods assembly complete check model balanced exactly shown Shift radio gear add ballast necessary flying wing configuration necessitates very accurate Center Gravity CG location P Mark battery location after achieving balance sure get back same place time install change battery types balance again before flying Check alignment fin fuselage correct warps wing Normal configuration elevons slightly up see plans Check make sure have full devon deflection turns both ways elevon full up full down Flying For first test flight sure elevons deflected slightly upward shown plans After gently moving throttle stick full power launch Dream wind firm shove strong enough dislodge battery preferably over tall grass Pipe Dream faster model probably used launch should proportionate climbing out make correction required roil first pitch overcontrol let model gain good speed initiate gentle climb get safe altitude trim out faster model important keep close within good visual range until get used performs its somewhat unusual visual clues air can go thermal seeking model will glide best prop stopped folded near full up trim hand-launch use firm push wind Keep model low straight-out until good amount airspeed has established enter gentle climb altitude Continued page 22 16 Model Aviation r retention plate plywood Author reports good results using Airtronics Battery Eliminator Circuit Tack hammer used pin vertical stabilizer parts place Note main spar extension projects fuselage Epoxy wing halves together after careful shaping sanding proper dihedral angle Lightening holes added later 1/2-scale test glider built determine optimum balance point Sheet model has very good glide ratio Complete Advantage Using top-quality compon 5 eveloped refined over quarter century of________________ experience RED MAX fuels specially engineered Maximum Performance Power Protection RED MAX known sold internationally best fuel can use model engine affordable prices- have excellent customer service call us Visit website informationlpricing el activities Racing Pattern Fun etc Fuel types Plane Helicopter Boat Car Jet etc Engine types 2 or4 cycle Glow Diesel Nitro Power blends 0% 75% 5% Oil blends RED MAX Synthetic / Syn-Castor Customer special blends available* Congratulations Red Max 1st place Winners AMA Air Nationals 1998 hA Combat Larry Driskill 1998 hA JrCombat Skyler Skelly 1998 hA Open Bob & Andy Mears FHS oil 1998 Free Flight Bob Johannes 1998 Advanced Michael J Kuper 1998 World Record Breakerl Bruce Bennett NAMBA Boat Nationals 1998 B-Stock Tunnel Russ Nachtweih 1998 Stock OPC Tunnel George Wittman 1998 A-OIB Mono Elden Huntling Numerous other awards year FHS Supply lncPO Box 9CloverSC 29710-0009 Sales 800 742-8484 Voice 803 222-7488 Internet FHSoil@aolcom Fax 803 222-7285 Website httpllmembersaolcomlFHSoil RED MAX Shirts Hats & Stickers available Pipe Dream/Winter/Hunton Continued page 16 land Pipe Dream go full power off stop prop has gliding full up trim remove gain some speed stall safety near ground similar procedure used full-scale gliding touches down fast nose may pop up stay controls Let speed bleed off few inches altitude let settle practice Pipe Dream will skid smoothly stop feet rudimentary thermal-seeking trim model altitude fly straight ahead wind mean putting click trim time Let go its own will circle lift tend fly model ham fist put control inputs times will never succeed finding lift control input means additional drag less efficiency After initial setup can control model fully once altitude climbing using trim aerobatics try going altitude shutting down motor diving gain speed will go faster motor running zipping across field loop roll Pipe Dream very efficient model wide range capabilities excellent transition model glow Electric Hunton 9154 Rixeyville Rd Rixeyville VA 22737 22 Model Aviation er & Engine Power Free Flight Display Control Line Electric Power R/C Airplanes Penn Valley Hobby Center 837-A W Main St Lanadale PA 19446 215-368-0770 Minimum gal Standard 4-gal 20-qt Cases Shipping UPS door 12 gal motorfreight commercial address Price breaks at4 122060124 gal Soecial discount DreDaid club orders POWER Up 50% Power lileice Long Same Easy Starting e Sound No Glow Plugs LESS HASSLE MORE FUN Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome 4CHNO DAVIS Me- — PO Box 141 Dept MA ord CTOO4MJ a77-1670 lo contples , r,otor podot tend $400 lctdit oppld f,t odonl
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/06
Page Numbers: 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 22
p U p 0 9 Misc fin Cu bydes Al Inijation cond nature / June1999 11 crosspieces triangular corner pans doublers OK pin through sticks since will seated glue Build-up former D Cut plywood former C nose ring Cut common length cross-grained bottom sheeting parts between formers C D assemble over waxed paper onto plan Pin formers C D place over bottom sheeting assembly using small triangle assure verticality Mount side plate assemblies straight portions fuselage bottom board formers C D Drive mandrel Out motor tube through one-inch hole scrap pine block Smooth motor tube inside out fine sandpaper sure motor slips tube clearance slop will taken out later Glue formers B onto motor tube proper spacing install motor tube subassembly fuselage Remove motor tube complete construction forward end fuselage installing required nose blocks bottom top sheeting top hatch can cut loose later Pull sides together rear over plan glue together being sure maintain verticality dry continue rear fuselage construction adding top bottom sheeting Install pine wing bolt plate Shape sand fuselage final profile smooth fine sandpaper drill wing hold-down dowel hole yet Cut fuselage hatch loose install plywood hold-down plates certain install front battery buffer essential keep battery sliding forward event sudden stoppage applying Balsarite sure give battery compartment bottom coat help VelcroTM adhere dry install fuzzy part Velcro spray adhesive contact cement Apply other Velcro component flight pack batteries Velcro should extend across rear half battery pack facilitate removal 12 Model Aviation 4Model clean quick build flying wing format really saves space Bill Winter L author compare notes Pipe Dream during Winterfest 98 Bill Winter Pipe Dream final flying session 719 Bills AMA number Install motor radio gear sure wires short possible long enough allow motor removal front model allow flight pack hookup wing off hatch may remove motor RC gear final fuselage finishing Fin Build up framework using hard balsa main spar trailing edge leading edge Sand both faces flat fine sanding block against flat building board Round leading edge taper trailing edge somewhat Trial-fit fin fuselage cut required slots Wing Make plywood patterns tip root ribs applying full-size pattern contact cement say A6 plywood Note plan rib profiles include chord reference line tip rib another chord line indicating proper angle washout Bring attention core supplier Attach inner leading edges aileron spars wing panel Prepare skinning materials described skin provide servo cutouts cable access add root tip pieces trailing edge add tips join panels centerline Wing root leading edge cutout very last step Taper inner leading edge shown plan slightly oversize safety will sanded match airfoil after has pinned glued place use carpenters glue Use long straight pins alignment wrap short pieces masking tape ensure firm joint Sight along wing check edges bowed outer leading edge attached later after skinning can pretapered desired aileron spar pretapered since block-sanding fits foam Attach rear spar same method leading edge Block-sand leading trailing edges airfoil contours shown Work repeated spanwise paths sanding root tip described skinning method several popular alternatives may favor assembling four wing skins before starting allow least overlap along long edges tolerance minor layout errors double-stick tape also convenient put down skin section time Either way sheet butt-edges must precisely trimmed using straightedge ensure clean fit Lay down two four-inch-wide sheets overlapping inner leading edge other overlapping trailing edge spar grain being parallel edge remaining open triangle filled prefitted triangular skin section after servo cutouts have made Make cardboard pattern servo cutouts locate outlines cut through skins rule #11 knife blade Excavate cavities servo mounting rails mount flush foam itself skin overlaps rails beyond cavity lines permit triangular skin pieces hand-fitted removed Install tailored pieces after servo rails located Use spade drills sharpened tubing cut servo wire access tunnels front wing cutout made after finished sanded panels have joined root Note ailerons inboard outboard trailing edge chord extension pieces stock use standard trailing edge stock sure quite light wood After gluing extensions place block-sand tips designated angle install tip blocks Trim overlapping skins true/flush existing structure attach tapered outer leading edge piece Sand its top bottom faces time match airfoil Mark precise leading edge forward point straightedge felt-tip pen guidance shaping final shape leading edge critical good stall characteristics shaping accurately Gradually shape outer leading edge using balsa plane roughing wide sanding board sculpting desired profile Work paths root tip removing material progressively Finish fine sandpaper pad Cut wing roots proper angles horizontal vertical planes using table saw just shaping sanding board over edge workbench sanding board held flush bench face used long-stroke milling action Check mating cores flush fit epoxy roots together blocking up panels required dihedral angle Use long straight pins and/or masking tape help hold position crevices remain joint after epoxy has cured fill mixture epoxy microballoons Outline cut front wing cutout install plywood facing Note sides cutout sloped fit against fuselage sides spanwise plywood dowel plate glued first Trial-fit wing fuselage checking two side cutout pieces fit snugly will butt against dowel plate Remove wing glue balsa side plates place Remember fuselage set aside drilling wing dowel Seat wing fuselage tightly placing masking tape mating area wing Coat tape lipstick reseat remove wing sand away areas lipstick Repeat until get good tight seat Mark former C midpoint plywood wing plate would fall drill l Place thin area modeling clay front wing plywood plate shove wing place against former C Remove wing drill wing dowel install dowel epoxy ensure accuracy put epoxy hole plate rub bit dowel reposition wing making sure accurate alignment Use waxed paper prevent gluing plate dowel former C Cut semicircular wing bolt plate A6 plywood place vise force partial cracking along its centerline Set 14 Model Aviation ty access motor compartment Most elements mustRods crossed right-angle forces linkage Mixing placed well forward proper balancetransmitter mechanical linkage required elevons required dihedral angle glue top wing Mark center rear wing hold-down bolt wing still place drill /l6 hole through wing hold-down blocks within fuselage Remove wing enlarge wing hold-down bolt holes l Now tap hold-down blocks -20 take -inch nylon bolt Apply two-inch-wide fiberglass medium weight over top bottom wing center-section joint Trial-fit control horns ailerons dry run hinges minimum gap between ailerons aileron spar slotting depends type hinge MylarTM hinges simple light strong anythiiig else properly installed Hinge slots can accurately cut #11 blade Mark positions exactly use something straight guide cutting sure cut parallel surface Since wing core foam will need appropriate type cyanoacrylate CyA glue avoid melting foam Install ailerons servos linkages after covering film Covering Coat raw balsa Coverites BalsaRite will ensure good adhesion film Sand lightly cover film Since model will capable reaching very high altitudes cover bottom dark color top light color good visual orientation Install radio equipment pushrods assembly complete check model balanced exactly shown Shift radio gear add ballast necessary flying wing configuration necessitates very accurate Center Gravity CG location P Mark battery location after achieving balance sure get back same place time install change battery types balance again before flying Check alignment fin fuselage correct warps wing Normal configuration elevons slightly up see plans Check make sure have full devon deflection turns both ways elevon full up full down Flying For first test flight sure elevons deflected slightly upward shown plans After gently moving throttle stick full power launch Dream wind firm shove strong enough dislodge battery preferably over tall grass Pipe Dream faster model probably used launch should proportionate climbing out make correction required roil first pitch overcontrol let model gain good speed initiate gentle climb get safe altitude trim out faster model important keep close within good visual range until get used performs its somewhat unusual visual clues air can go thermal seeking model will glide best prop stopped folded near full up trim hand-launch use firm push wind Keep model low straight-out until good amount airspeed has established enter gentle climb altitude Continued page 22 16 Model Aviation r retention plate plywood Author reports good results using Airtronics Battery Eliminator Circuit Tack hammer used pin vertical stabilizer parts place Note main spar extension projects fuselage Epoxy wing halves together after careful shaping sanding proper dihedral angle Lightening holes added later 1/2-scale test glider built determine optimum balance point Sheet model has very good glide ratio Complete Advantage Using top-quality compon 5 eveloped refined over quarter century of________________ experience RED MAX fuels specially engineered Maximum Performance Power Protection RED MAX known sold internationally best fuel can use model engine affordable prices- have excellent customer service call us Visit website informationlpricing el activities Racing Pattern Fun etc Fuel types Plane Helicopter Boat Car Jet etc Engine types 2 or4 cycle Glow Diesel Nitro Power blends 0% 75% 5% Oil blends RED MAX Synthetic / Syn-Castor Customer special blends available* Congratulations Red Max 1st place Winners AMA Air Nationals 1998 hA Combat Larry Driskill 1998 hA JrCombat Skyler Skelly 1998 hA Open Bob & Andy Mears FHS oil 1998 Free Flight Bob Johannes 1998 Advanced Michael J Kuper 1998 World Record Breakerl Bruce Bennett NAMBA Boat Nationals 1998 B-Stock Tunnel Russ Nachtweih 1998 Stock OPC Tunnel George Wittman 1998 A-OIB Mono Elden Huntling Numerous other awards year FHS Supply lncPO Box 9CloverSC 29710-0009 Sales 800 742-8484 Voice 803 222-7488 Internet FHSoil@aolcom Fax 803 222-7285 Website httpllmembersaolcomlFHSoil RED MAX Shirts Hats & Stickers available Pipe Dream/Winter/Hunton Continued page 16 land Pipe Dream go full power off stop prop has gliding full up trim remove gain some speed stall safety near ground similar procedure used full-scale gliding touches down fast nose may pop up stay controls Let speed bleed off few inches altitude let settle practice Pipe Dream will skid smoothly stop feet rudimentary thermal-seeking trim model altitude fly straight ahead wind mean putting click trim time Let go its own will circle lift tend fly model ham fist put control inputs times will never succeed finding lift control input means additional drag less efficiency After initial setup can control model fully once altitude climbing using trim aerobatics try going altitude shutting down motor diving gain speed will go faster motor running zipping across field loop roll Pipe Dream very efficient model wide range capabilities excellent transition model glow Electric Hunton 9154 Rixeyville Rd Rixeyville VA 22737 22 Model Aviation er & Engine Power Free Flight Display Control Line Electric Power R/C Airplanes Penn Valley Hobby Center 837-A W Main St Lanadale PA 19446 215-368-0770 Minimum gal Standard 4-gal 20-qt Cases Shipping UPS door 12 gal motorfreight commercial address Price breaks at4 122060124 gal Soecial discount DreDaid club orders POWER Up 50% Power lileice Long Same Easy Starting e Sound No Glow Plugs LESS HASSLE MORE FUN Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome 4CHNO DAVIS Me- — PO Box 141 Dept MA ord CTOO4MJ a77-1670 lo contples , r,otor podot tend $400 lctdit oppld f,t odonl
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/06
Page Numbers: 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 22
p U p 0 9 Misc fin Cu bydes Al Inijation cond nature / June1999 11 crosspieces triangular corner pans doublers OK pin through sticks since will seated glue Build-up former D Cut plywood former C nose ring Cut common length cross-grained bottom sheeting parts between formers C D assemble over waxed paper onto plan Pin formers C D place over bottom sheeting assembly using small triangle assure verticality Mount side plate assemblies straight portions fuselage bottom board formers C D Drive mandrel Out motor tube through one-inch hole scrap pine block Smooth motor tube inside out fine sandpaper sure motor slips tube clearance slop will taken out later Glue formers B onto motor tube proper spacing install motor tube subassembly fuselage Remove motor tube complete construction forward end fuselage installing required nose blocks bottom top sheeting top hatch can cut loose later Pull sides together rear over plan glue together being sure maintain verticality dry continue rear fuselage construction adding top bottom sheeting Install pine wing bolt plate Shape sand fuselage final profile smooth fine sandpaper drill wing hold-down dowel hole yet Cut fuselage hatch loose install plywood hold-down plates certain install front battery buffer essential keep battery sliding forward event sudden stoppage applying Balsarite sure give battery compartment bottom coat help VelcroTM adhere dry install fuzzy part Velcro spray adhesive contact cement Apply other Velcro component flight pack batteries Velcro should extend across rear half battery pack facilitate removal 12 Model Aviation 4Model clean quick build flying wing format really saves space Bill Winter L author compare notes Pipe Dream during Winterfest 98 Bill Winter Pipe Dream final flying session 719 Bills AMA number Install motor radio gear sure wires short possible long enough allow motor removal front model allow flight pack hookup wing off hatch may remove motor RC gear final fuselage finishing Fin Build up framework using hard balsa main spar trailing edge leading edge Sand both faces flat fine sanding block against flat building board Round leading edge taper trailing edge somewhat Trial-fit fin fuselage cut required slots Wing Make plywood patterns tip root ribs applying full-size pattern contact cement say A6 plywood Note plan rib profiles include chord reference line tip rib another chord line indicating proper angle washout Bring attention core supplier Attach inner leading edges aileron spars wing panel Prepare skinning materials described skin provide servo cutouts cable access add root tip pieces trailing edge add tips join panels centerline Wing root leading edge cutout very last step Taper inner leading edge shown plan slightly oversize safety will sanded match airfoil after has pinned glued place use carpenters glue Use long straight pins alignment wrap short pieces masking tape ensure firm joint Sight along wing check edges bowed outer leading edge attached later after skinning can pretapered desired aileron spar pretapered since block-sanding fits foam Attach rear spar same method leading edge Block-sand leading trailing edges airfoil contours shown Work repeated spanwise paths sanding root tip described skinning method several popular alternatives may favor assembling four wing skins before starting allow least overlap along long edges tolerance minor layout errors double-stick tape also convenient put down skin section time Either way sheet butt-edges must precisely trimmed using straightedge ensure clean fit Lay down two four-inch-wide sheets overlapping inner leading edge other overlapping trailing edge spar grain being parallel edge remaining open triangle filled prefitted triangular skin section after servo cutouts have made Make cardboard pattern servo cutouts locate outlines cut through skins rule #11 knife blade Excavate cavities servo mounting rails mount flush foam itself skin overlaps rails beyond cavity lines permit triangular skin pieces hand-fitted removed Install tailored pieces after servo rails located Use spade drills sharpened tubing cut servo wire access tunnels front wing cutout made after finished sanded panels have joined root Note ailerons inboard outboard trailing edge chord extension pieces stock use standard trailing edge stock sure quite light wood After gluing extensions place block-sand tips designated angle install tip blocks Trim overlapping skins true/flush existing structure attach tapered outer leading edge piece Sand its top bottom faces time match airfoil Mark precise leading edge forward point straightedge felt-tip pen guidance shaping final shape leading edge critical good stall characteristics shaping accurately Gradually shape outer leading edge using balsa plane roughing wide sanding board sculpting desired profile Work paths root tip removing material progressively Finish fine sandpaper pad Cut wing roots proper angles horizontal vertical planes using table saw just shaping sanding board over edge workbench sanding board held flush bench face used long-stroke milling action Check mating cores flush fit epoxy roots together blocking up panels required dihedral angle Use long straight pins and/or masking tape help hold position crevices remain joint after epoxy has cured fill mixture epoxy microballoons Outline cut front wing cutout install plywood facing Note sides cutout sloped fit against fuselage sides spanwise plywood dowel plate glued first Trial-fit wing fuselage checking two side cutout pieces fit snugly will butt against dowel plate Remove wing glue balsa side plates place Remember fuselage set aside drilling wing dowel Seat wing fuselage tightly placing masking tape mating area wing Coat tape lipstick reseat remove wing sand away areas lipstick Repeat until get good tight seat Mark former C midpoint plywood wing plate would fall drill l Place thin area modeling clay front wing plywood plate shove wing place against former C Remove wing drill wing dowel install dowel epoxy ensure accuracy put epoxy hole plate rub bit dowel reposition wing making sure accurate alignment Use waxed paper prevent gluing plate dowel former C Cut semicircular wing bolt plate A6 plywood place vise force partial cracking along its centerline Set 14 Model Aviation ty access motor compartment Most elements mustRods crossed right-angle forces linkage Mixing placed well forward proper balancetransmitter mechanical linkage required elevons required dihedral angle glue top wing Mark center rear wing hold-down bolt wing still place drill /l6 hole through wing hold-down blocks within fuselage Remove wing enlarge wing hold-down bolt holes l Now tap hold-down blocks -20 take -inch nylon bolt Apply two-inch-wide fiberglass medium weight over top bottom wing center-section joint Trial-fit control horns ailerons dry run hinges minimum gap between ailerons aileron spar slotting depends type hinge MylarTM hinges simple light strong anythiiig else properly installed Hinge slots can accurately cut #11 blade Mark positions exactly use something straight guide cutting sure cut parallel surface Since wing core foam will need appropriate type cyanoacrylate CyA glue avoid melting foam Install ailerons servos linkages after covering film Covering Coat raw balsa Coverites BalsaRite will ensure good adhesion film Sand lightly cover film Since model will capable reaching very high altitudes cover bottom dark color top light color good visual orientation Install radio equipment pushrods assembly complete check model balanced exactly shown Shift radio gear add ballast necessary flying wing configuration necessitates very accurate Center Gravity CG location P Mark battery location after achieving balance sure get back same place time install change battery types balance again before flying Check alignment fin fuselage correct warps wing Normal configuration elevons slightly up see plans Check make sure have full devon deflection turns both ways elevon full up full down Flying For first test flight sure elevons deflected slightly upward shown plans After gently moving throttle stick full power launch Dream wind firm shove strong enough dislodge battery preferably over tall grass Pipe Dream faster model probably used launch should proportionate climbing out make correction required roil first pitch overcontrol let model gain good speed initiate gentle climb get safe altitude trim out faster model important keep close within good visual range until get used performs its somewhat unusual visual clues air can go thermal seeking model will glide best prop stopped folded near full up trim hand-launch use firm push wind Keep model low straight-out until good amount airspeed has established enter gentle climb altitude Continued page 22 16 Model Aviation r retention plate plywood Author reports good results using Airtronics Battery Eliminator Circuit Tack hammer used pin vertical stabilizer parts place Note main spar extension projects fuselage Epoxy wing halves together after careful shaping sanding proper dihedral angle Lightening holes added later 1/2-scale test glider built determine optimum balance point Sheet model has very good glide ratio Complete Advantage Using top-quality compon 5 eveloped refined over quarter century of________________ experience RED MAX fuels specially engineered Maximum Performance Power Protection RED MAX known sold internationally best fuel can use model engine affordable prices- have excellent customer service call us Visit website informationlpricing el activities Racing Pattern Fun etc Fuel types Plane Helicopter Boat Car Jet etc Engine types 2 or4 cycle Glow Diesel Nitro Power blends 0% 75% 5% Oil blends RED MAX Synthetic / Syn-Castor Customer special blends available* Congratulations Red Max 1st place Winners AMA Air Nationals 1998 hA Combat Larry Driskill 1998 hA JrCombat Skyler Skelly 1998 hA Open Bob & Andy Mears FHS oil 1998 Free Flight Bob Johannes 1998 Advanced Michael J Kuper 1998 World Record Breakerl Bruce Bennett NAMBA Boat Nationals 1998 B-Stock Tunnel Russ Nachtweih 1998 Stock OPC Tunnel George Wittman 1998 A-OIB Mono Elden Huntling Numerous other awards year FHS Supply lncPO Box 9CloverSC 29710-0009 Sales 800 742-8484 Voice 803 222-7488 Internet FHSoil@aolcom Fax 803 222-7285 Website httpllmembersaolcomlFHSoil RED MAX Shirts Hats & Stickers available Pipe Dream/Winter/Hunton Continued page 16 land Pipe Dream go full power off stop prop has gliding full up trim remove gain some speed stall safety near ground similar procedure used full-scale gliding touches down fast nose may pop up stay controls Let speed bleed off few inches altitude let settle practice Pipe Dream will skid smoothly stop feet rudimentary thermal-seeking trim model altitude fly straight ahead wind mean putting click trim time Let go its own will circle lift tend fly model ham fist put control inputs times will never succeed finding lift control input means additional drag less efficiency After initial setup can control model fully once altitude climbing using trim aerobatics try going altitude shutting down motor diving gain speed will go faster motor running zipping across field loop roll Pipe Dream very efficient model wide range capabilities excellent transition model glow Electric Hunton 9154 Rixeyville Rd Rixeyville VA 22737 22 Model Aviation er & Engine Power Free Flight Display Control Line Electric Power R/C Airplanes Penn Valley Hobby Center 837-A W Main St Lanadale PA 19446 215-368-0770 Minimum gal Standard 4-gal 20-qt Cases Shipping UPS door 12 gal motorfreight commercial address Price breaks at4 122060124 gal Soecial discount DreDaid club orders POWER Up 50% Power lileice Long Same Easy Starting e Sound No Glow Plugs LESS HASSLE MORE FUN Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome 4CHNO DAVIS Me- — PO Box 141 Dept MA ord CTOO4MJ a77-1670 lo contples , r,otor podot tend $400 lctdit oppld f,t odonl
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/06
Page Numbers: 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 22
p U p 0 9 Misc fin Cu bydes Al Inijation cond nature / June1999 11 crosspieces triangular corner pans doublers OK pin through sticks since will seated glue Build-up former D Cut plywood former C nose ring Cut common length cross-grained bottom sheeting parts between formers C D assemble over waxed paper onto plan Pin formers C D place over bottom sheeting assembly using small triangle assure verticality Mount side plate assemblies straight portions fuselage bottom board formers C D Drive mandrel Out motor tube through one-inch hole scrap pine block Smooth motor tube inside out fine sandpaper sure motor slips tube clearance slop will taken out later Glue formers B onto motor tube proper spacing install motor tube subassembly fuselage Remove motor tube complete construction forward end fuselage installing required nose blocks bottom top sheeting top hatch can cut loose later Pull sides together rear over plan glue together being sure maintain verticality dry continue rear fuselage construction adding top bottom sheeting Install pine wing bolt plate Shape sand fuselage final profile smooth fine sandpaper drill wing hold-down dowel hole yet Cut fuselage hatch loose install plywood hold-down plates certain install front battery buffer essential keep battery sliding forward event sudden stoppage applying Balsarite sure give battery compartment bottom coat help VelcroTM adhere dry install fuzzy part Velcro spray adhesive contact cement Apply other Velcro component flight pack batteries Velcro should extend across rear half battery pack facilitate removal 12 Model Aviation 4Model clean quick build flying wing format really saves space Bill Winter L author compare notes Pipe Dream during Winterfest 98 Bill Winter Pipe Dream final flying session 719 Bills AMA number Install motor radio gear sure wires short possible long enough allow motor removal front model allow flight pack hookup wing off hatch may remove motor RC gear final fuselage finishing Fin Build up framework using hard balsa main spar trailing edge leading edge Sand both faces flat fine sanding block against flat building board Round leading edge taper trailing edge somewhat Trial-fit fin fuselage cut required slots Wing Make plywood patterns tip root ribs applying full-size pattern contact cement say A6 plywood Note plan rib profiles include chord reference line tip rib another chord line indicating proper angle washout Bring attention core supplier Attach inner leading edges aileron spars wing panel Prepare skinning materials described skin provide servo cutouts cable access add root tip pieces trailing edge add tips join panels centerline Wing root leading edge cutout very last step Taper inner leading edge shown plan slightly oversize safety will sanded match airfoil after has pinned glued place use carpenters glue Use long straight pins alignment wrap short pieces masking tape ensure firm joint Sight along wing check edges bowed outer leading edge attached later after skinning can pretapered desired aileron spar pretapered since block-sanding fits foam Attach rear spar same method leading edge Block-sand leading trailing edges airfoil contours shown Work repeated spanwise paths sanding root tip described skinning method several popular alternatives may favor assembling four wing skins before starting allow least overlap along long edges tolerance minor layout errors double-stick tape also convenient put down skin section time Either way sheet butt-edges must precisely trimmed using straightedge ensure clean fit Lay down two four-inch-wide sheets overlapping inner leading edge other overlapping trailing edge spar grain being parallel edge remaining open triangle filled prefitted triangular skin section after servo cutouts have made Make cardboard pattern servo cutouts locate outlines cut through skins rule #11 knife blade Excavate cavities servo mounting rails mount flush foam itself skin overlaps rails beyond cavity lines permit triangular skin pieces hand-fitted removed Install tailored pieces after servo rails located Use spade drills sharpened tubing cut servo wire access tunnels front wing cutout made after finished sanded panels have joined root Note ailerons inboard outboard trailing edge chord extension pieces stock use standard trailing edge stock sure quite light wood After gluing extensions place block-sand tips designated angle install tip blocks Trim overlapping skins true/flush existing structure attach tapered outer leading edge piece Sand its top bottom faces time match airfoil Mark precise leading edge forward point straightedge felt-tip pen guidance shaping final shape leading edge critical good stall characteristics shaping accurately Gradually shape outer leading edge using balsa plane roughing wide sanding board sculpting desired profile Work paths root tip removing material progressively Finish fine sandpaper pad Cut wing roots proper angles horizontal vertical planes using table saw just shaping sanding board over edge workbench sanding board held flush bench face used long-stroke milling action Check mating cores flush fit epoxy roots together blocking up panels required dihedral angle Use long straight pins and/or masking tape help hold position crevices remain joint after epoxy has cured fill mixture epoxy microballoons Outline cut front wing cutout install plywood facing Note sides cutout sloped fit against fuselage sides spanwise plywood dowel plate glued first Trial-fit wing fuselage checking two side cutout pieces fit snugly will butt against dowel plate Remove wing glue balsa side plates place Remember fuselage set aside drilling wing dowel Seat wing fuselage tightly placing masking tape mating area wing Coat tape lipstick reseat remove wing sand away areas lipstick Repeat until get good tight seat Mark former C midpoint plywood wing plate would fall drill l Place thin area modeling clay front wing plywood plate shove wing place against former C Remove wing drill wing dowel install dowel epoxy ensure accuracy put epoxy hole plate rub bit dowel reposition wing making sure accurate alignment Use waxed paper prevent gluing plate dowel former C Cut semicircular wing bolt plate A6 plywood place vise force partial cracking along its centerline Set 14 Model Aviation ty access motor compartment Most elements mustRods crossed right-angle forces linkage Mixing placed well forward proper balancetransmitter mechanical linkage required elevons required dihedral angle glue top wing Mark center rear wing hold-down bolt wing still place drill /l6 hole through wing hold-down blocks within fuselage Remove wing enlarge wing hold-down bolt holes l Now tap hold-down blocks -20 take -inch nylon bolt Apply two-inch-wide fiberglass medium weight over top bottom wing center-section joint Trial-fit control horns ailerons dry run hinges minimum gap between ailerons aileron spar slotting depends type hinge MylarTM hinges simple light strong anythiiig else properly installed Hinge slots can accurately cut #11 blade Mark positions exactly use something straight guide cutting sure cut parallel surface Since wing core foam will need appropriate type cyanoacrylate CyA glue avoid melting foam Install ailerons servos linkages after covering film Covering Coat raw balsa Coverites BalsaRite will ensure good adhesion film Sand lightly cover film Since model will capable reaching very high altitudes cover bottom dark color top light color good visual orientation Install radio equipment pushrods assembly complete check model balanced exactly shown Shift radio gear add ballast necessary flying wing configuration necessitates very accurate Center Gravity CG location P Mark battery location after achieving balance sure get back same place time install change battery types balance again before flying Check alignment fin fuselage correct warps wing Normal configuration elevons slightly up see plans Check make sure have full devon deflection turns both ways elevon full up full down Flying For first test flight sure elevons deflected slightly upward shown plans After gently moving throttle stick full power launch Dream wind firm shove strong enough dislodge battery preferably over tall grass Pipe Dream faster model probably used launch should proportionate climbing out make correction required roil first pitch overcontrol let model gain good speed initiate gentle climb get safe altitude trim out faster model important keep close within good visual range until get used performs its somewhat unusual visual clues air can go thermal seeking model will glide best prop stopped folded near full up trim hand-launch use firm push wind Keep model low straight-out until good amount airspeed has established enter gentle climb altitude Continued page 22 16 Model Aviation r retention plate plywood Author reports good results using Airtronics Battery Eliminator Circuit Tack hammer used pin vertical stabilizer parts place Note main spar extension projects fuselage Epoxy wing halves together after careful shaping sanding proper dihedral angle Lightening holes added later 1/2-scale test glider built determine optimum balance point Sheet model has very good glide ratio Complete Advantage Using top-quality compon 5 eveloped refined over quarter century of________________ experience RED MAX fuels specially engineered Maximum Performance Power Protection RED MAX known sold internationally best fuel can use model engine affordable prices- have excellent customer service call us Visit website informationlpricing el activities Racing Pattern Fun etc Fuel types Plane Helicopter Boat Car Jet etc Engine types 2 or4 cycle Glow Diesel Nitro Power blends 0% 75% 5% Oil blends RED MAX Synthetic / Syn-Castor Customer special blends available* Congratulations Red Max 1st place Winners AMA Air Nationals 1998 hA Combat Larry Driskill 1998 hA JrCombat Skyler Skelly 1998 hA Open Bob & Andy Mears FHS oil 1998 Free Flight Bob Johannes 1998 Advanced Michael J Kuper 1998 World Record Breakerl Bruce Bennett NAMBA Boat Nationals 1998 B-Stock Tunnel Russ Nachtweih 1998 Stock OPC Tunnel George Wittman 1998 A-OIB Mono Elden Huntling Numerous other awards year FHS Supply lncPO Box 9CloverSC 29710-0009 Sales 800 742-8484 Voice 803 222-7488 Internet FHSoil@aolcom Fax 803 222-7285 Website httpllmembersaolcomlFHSoil RED MAX Shirts Hats & Stickers available Pipe Dream/Winter/Hunton Continued page 16 land Pipe Dream go full power off stop prop has gliding full up trim remove gain some speed stall safety near ground similar procedure used full-scale gliding touches down fast nose may pop up stay controls Let speed bleed off few inches altitude let settle practice Pipe Dream will skid smoothly stop feet rudimentary thermal-seeking trim model altitude fly straight ahead wind mean putting click trim time Let go its own will circle lift tend fly model ham fist put control inputs times will never succeed finding lift control input means additional drag less efficiency After initial setup can control model fully once altitude climbing using trim aerobatics try going altitude shutting down motor diving gain speed will go faster motor running zipping across field loop roll Pipe Dream very efficient model wide range capabilities excellent transition model glow Electric Hunton 9154 Rixeyville Rd Rixeyville VA 22737 22 Model Aviation er & Engine Power Free Flight Display Control Line Electric Power R/C Airplanes Penn Valley Hobby Center 837-A W Main St Lanadale PA 19446 215-368-0770 Minimum gal Standard 4-gal 20-qt Cases Shipping UPS door 12 gal motorfreight commercial address Price breaks at4 122060124 gal Soecial discount DreDaid club orders POWER Up 50% Power lileice Long Same Easy Starting e Sound No Glow Plugs LESS HASSLE MORE FUN Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome 4CHNO DAVIS Me- — PO Box 141 Dept MA ord CTOO4MJ a77-1670 lo contples , r,otor podot tend $400 lctdit oppld f,t odonl