STom Gist AQuick Easy Launch Chute launch chute RC Sailpianes helps spot tow hook end towline comes down also floats back tow hook toward launching area chute goes gether quickly THERE HAVE several articles over years making chutes sailplane launching Most described chutes sewn together curved panels just like full-size parachutes after trying sew together ofthese flexible jigsaw puzzles decided must least easier way nn tinned nn r f TOW RING ZIGZAG STITCH 12 x 4 FABRIC 4 S N DARNING / STITCH SHROUD LINE 72 Model Aviation loose snroud line ends Diggersow ring youre readyto use Make sure knot equalizes lengths lines sothastheywill share equally strain towing nere e worn cnuse snouio lOOK IIK aster compiesing tne sewing zig-zag stitching runs completely around edges of two cloth panelsit holds two together overlapping centers since panels crossed pinned Note small tow ring middle shroud lines pass through Build 8 Profile Aircraft ENTERPRISE book 11 14 contains 8 E Atchison 3 different color schemes aircraft construction views Pasadena CA 91104 full size templets Just trace cut shape glue paint youre$650 5hppin5 Cal Rex ready goadd sales tax MPS uJ IUIUI S MODEL PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS NOW CHECKING YOUR BATTERIES ON PART TIME BASIS IS ONLY THE HALF OF IT relying Battery Cyclers LEDs ESVs new mercuty measuring devices getting partial protection Receiver POWER Alert ONLY UNIT will give audible wammg instantly witen voltage problem arises Power Alert installed transmitter also will give total battery protection Power Alert $1995 us Funds plus $100 postage Products fully guaranteed year Also available PlaneAlert $1295 System Alert $2795 Positive System Alert isa combination Power Alert PlaneAlert unit certainly benefit difficult workouts like goals aim possibly moat fit US Glider flier Dennis Mihora Santa Barbara CA Dennis has run 10K 62 mile race just over 32 minutes hes com pleted marathon 263 miles about three hours Running popular now uncounted books subject Running training can obsession itself training book men tioned end article No single book perfect suggested covers 80% good stuff Put much effort running can enjoy Towline Glider athletic modeling events theres no single important part plane/preparation practice equation fitness Fitness cant overemphasized Glider flying ability follows fitness Stretching exercises help balance muscle de velopment reduce injuries Preventing injuty allows regular workouts steady fitness improve ment Stretching also improves flexibility helps speed Stretching before flying good warm-up reduces strain Basic stretches running include Achilles tendons calves hamstrings quadraceps hips back shoul ders Some modest strengthening exercises will also aid running include calves ham strings stomach upper chest mental preparation practice rehearsal concentration relaxation techniques free myself distractions flying drills help smooth peaks performance consistent high levels youre interested start reading Dr Tutkos book approach has helped neighborhood galaxy class athletes perform best flying field practice fundamentals Have goal list try practice smart hard Expect competitors prepared best ability interest have no strategic secrets Contests decided execution fundamentals con ditioning practice tow mobility parking air picking launch positioning mechanics trimming glide weather conditions different strategies can work fine long choose suited nature can execute reliably contests Practice what plan doing contests practice best airplanes will have different person alities have get know well Dont afraid crashing Gliders frequently fly better after repairs anyway Its difficult over-practice over-organize can become mentally stale Prevent staleness playing games practice Some things try 1 Piggy-back drills wherein number fliers tow must launch max air first launcher takesregardless launches field 2 Flying two ships still air really check trim times 3 Champagne flyoffs contests can fly 4 Downwind starts 5 Ending practice positive note good flight end result right practice confidence poise know can handle yourself airplane really prepared world class level no accident product organized well thought-out practice isnt cheap level effort everything love World level competition should all-out several people have published desires simplify FAI competition back sport flying say phooey enjoy flying once month between 10 2 perfect Sundaygreat stay what enjoy Remember its work youd rather doing something else contest starts draw confidence preparation Know youre fit planned Know airplanes proven ready Clear head concentrate making maxes Just before fly take moment mentally rehearse flight tow up through recording max Stay alert keep head contest pay attention sign lift After flight write brief note later collation way can encouraged good can learn bad drop flight try bear down harder Max out rest way As Yogl Berra once said Youre never Out till youre out never know what other fliers will what outcome will until scores Never give up Reference Stretching Bob Anderson Box 2734 Fullerton CA 92633 Sports Psyching Dr Thomas Tutko Tarcher Sports Illustrated Track Field RunningEvents James Dunaway Lippincott Practical Modern liasketball John Wooden Ronald Seclig Timers Doug Gaibreath Box 707 Davis CA 95616 Towbooks Juan Livotto 13212 take Sr Los Angeles CA 90066 Launch Chute/Gist Continued page 72 article describes use now Materials equipment will need two pieces fabric 12 x 4 four pieces shroud line about 36 two tow rings Polyester nylon sailcloth ideal went hot-air balloon maker got some rip-stop nylon might try sailboating shop sailmaker shroud line should braided twisted monofilament will Since actually eight shroud lines line material does have super strong has 25% strength main launch line will two-to-one margin will also need sewing machine best kind does zigzag stitches also does what called darning smocking stitch looks like zigzag stitch difference needle pierces fabric end zigzag darning machine also fastens fabric times between ends zigzag plain zigzag will work Assembly Lay two pieces fabric another cross shown drawing pin together Starting corner piece run zigzag stitch way around piece back same corner pieces should joined two seams Now repeat process other piece remove pins Make sure outside edge zigzag right edge fabric slightly off edge keeps fabric raveling four seams around center square lock two pieces together Next lay ofthe four shroud lines across chute shown diagonally corner opposite corner center line center chute Thread first tow ring line Using darning zigzag stitch sew line fabric along line keeping tow ring center drawing shows part seam Try keep line 1 26 Model Aviation WIELD VAR II CONSTRLCTIONam THE MOONEY SKY-ELITE MODELS 2OWindsor illoTexas79lO6 SPORT DOFF SCALE ERN 70 Span 770 sq Area 60 Engine 7-9 lbs Weight 4 Channels & Up Retracts & Flaps Shown Plans KIT CONTAINS Rolled Plans Machined Cut Parts Hardware Formed Landing Gear etc DIRECT ONLY 7495 TEXAS RESIDENTS ADD 5% SALES TAX FLIGHT BOX GETORGANIZED TOM TUNED ENGINESCustomWoodcraft s set 4 sturdy files holds Over ETITION ACCESSORIES4~dd $4 Shipping F 6% taa 4yearsofyouitaaOitC5 nag8tOe5special GY 014 X 60 solid lines $295 ppdOS 61 FSR-$1089add 52 4 MAG FILES $45 om needle valves racing wheels, SE/RE- $86caUA nan Send 5495 pbs $100 quick fills fuel shut-otis 6 others postage handleg /\UOSSl jtS 0GM INDUSTRIESFor detailed brochure send 25 cents PO BDX 388-KKustom Kraftsmanship Box 2699 Laguna Hills Send SASE RAC Products DOVER NH 03820Calif 92653 Ph 714 830-51623200 Kntghtswood Way San Jose CA 95148 slightly tighter fabric will assure stress tow carried line fabric Repeat other three lines Stretch lines tight tow ring thread through other ring tie overhand knot through second ring Make sure lines will equally taut under tow Final comments 1 helps use heavier ring bottom chute top ring too heavy pulls chute down prevents opening 2 Note lines outside chute canopy 31 prefer rather small chute towline comes down quickly However easy change size whatever works best Just make sure pieces fabric least three times long wide canopy loses stability tends collapse Letters Editor Continued page 4 letters AMA plane has 8 ft 3 wingspan red white blue found plane woods Harnwood Rd Baltimore County Maryland plane has Kraft Series 75 parts looking through some books noticed planes have engines mounted top wing like one members has lost plane like ask contact will gladly swap plane smaller RC plane Bryan Hochheiser 8506 Dogwood Road Baltimore MD 21207 subsequent letter Mr Hochheiser based upon inquiry indicated no numbers plane would have able put loser finder together finders address included owner can make contact word advice minimum always put AMA numbers ships model type allows its also good idea include full name address phone number Made Day have elected members family report have yet received July issue Model Aviation realize yet July accustomed receiving magazine early especially concerned about missing July contest fun-fly schedules extremely fond maga zine very dependent since receive no other modeling publication time Please have someone rush copy waiting unpatiently sure caused computer error something other fine MA staff Jam member Whitehaven RC Club Memphis TN share addiction Model Aviation magazine club members Charles S Cook III Memphis TN Once no reason can explain member doesnt receive magazine happens notified promptly may able send replacement over-print copies generally always have Washout notes reply letter Pat Rose explain clearly washout tends bene ficial aircraft performance low velocities beauty washout however beneficial high speeds also lift provided inner portions wing wing has twist tip will produce little no lift therefore reducing pressure differential tip reducing drag effects tip vortice Washout has used Speed fliers years reason John Hunton Annandale VA Caudron Dilemma spectacular machine C714R Caudron looks fast view has unique charming beauty cannot denied made mistake believe Modelers will want use exacting Robinson draw ings translate sleek shapes Scale model type another mistake shouldnt have presented scale plans model airplane magazine model craft would absolutely positively illegal per paragraph 482 AMA Official Model Aircraft Regulations hence model Riffards crowning achievement could entered AMA sanctioned contest Whet shame Thing considerable number enticing aircraft would equally deserv ing model interpretationsyet would outlawed darn Perhaps burden proof airplane never flew should responsibility Contest Director Couldnt nasty rule re-written such way aerobatic Link Trainers would still grounded designers intended some almost-made-it aircraft historical past could finally make David W Jones Evanston IL does seem shame model plane intended flight did actually fly because circumstances could entered AIVIA competitions Yet sympathize problems rule-makers Once door opened crack its difficult stem flood may follow Indoor World Champs Impressions Eclipses like years Indoor World Cham pionships defy mere word descriptions. representing unique confluence nature time plans fortuitous happenstance else can explain U Ss vaulting third place first s last flight meet first-place-team flight margin 20 seconds per flight premature mental crowning three individual World Champions Championships final three hours Polands fantastic bid single flight honors last official Round 6 finally subconscious aberations induced brilliantly performing variable props picture may worth thousand words . demonstration ie being worth thousand pictures Jack Carter Racine WI November 1980 1 27 CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY UxUER PERSONAL CHECKS ALLOW 2 WKS TO CLEAR
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/11
Page Numbers: 72, 126, 127
STom Gist AQuick Easy Launch Chute launch chute RC Sailpianes helps spot tow hook end towline comes down also floats back tow hook toward launching area chute goes gether quickly THERE HAVE several articles over years making chutes sailplane launching Most described chutes sewn together curved panels just like full-size parachutes after trying sew together ofthese flexible jigsaw puzzles decided must least easier way nn tinned nn r f TOW RING ZIGZAG STITCH 12 x 4 FABRIC 4 S N DARNING / STITCH SHROUD LINE 72 Model Aviation loose snroud line ends Diggersow ring youre readyto use Make sure knot equalizes lengths lines sothastheywill share equally strain towing nere e worn cnuse snouio lOOK IIK aster compiesing tne sewing zig-zag stitching runs completely around edges of two cloth panelsit holds two together overlapping centers since panels crossed pinned Note small tow ring middle shroud lines pass through Build 8 Profile Aircraft ENTERPRISE book 11 14 contains 8 E Atchison 3 different color schemes aircraft construction views Pasadena CA 91104 full size templets Just trace cut shape glue paint youre$650 5hppin5 Cal Rex ready goadd sales tax MPS uJ IUIUI S MODEL PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS NOW CHECKING YOUR BATTERIES ON PART TIME BASIS IS ONLY THE HALF OF IT relying Battery Cyclers LEDs ESVs new mercuty measuring devices getting partial protection Receiver POWER Alert ONLY UNIT will give audible wammg instantly witen voltage problem arises Power Alert installed transmitter also will give total battery protection Power Alert $1995 us Funds plus $100 postage Products fully guaranteed year Also available PlaneAlert $1295 System Alert $2795 Positive System Alert isa combination Power Alert PlaneAlert unit certainly benefit difficult workouts like goals aim possibly moat fit US Glider flier Dennis Mihora Santa Barbara CA Dennis has run 10K 62 mile race just over 32 minutes hes com pleted marathon 263 miles about three hours Running popular now uncounted books subject Running training can obsession itself training book men tioned end article No single book perfect suggested covers 80% good stuff Put much effort running can enjoy Towline Glider athletic modeling events theres no single important part plane/preparation practice equation fitness Fitness cant overemphasized Glider flying ability follows fitness Stretching exercises help balance muscle de velopment reduce injuries Preventing injuty allows regular workouts steady fitness improve ment Stretching also improves flexibility helps speed Stretching before flying good warm-up reduces strain Basic stretches running include Achilles tendons calves hamstrings quadraceps hips back shoul ders Some modest strengthening exercises will also aid running include calves ham strings stomach upper chest mental preparation practice rehearsal concentration relaxation techniques free myself distractions flying drills help smooth peaks performance consistent high levels youre interested start reading Dr Tutkos book approach has helped neighborhood galaxy class athletes perform best flying field practice fundamentals Have goal list try practice smart hard Expect competitors prepared best ability interest have no strategic secrets Contests decided execution fundamentals con ditioning practice tow mobility parking air picking launch positioning mechanics trimming glide weather conditions different strategies can work fine long choose suited nature can execute reliably contests Practice what plan doing contests practice best airplanes will have different person alities have get know well Dont afraid crashing Gliders frequently fly better after repairs anyway Its difficult over-practice over-organize can become mentally stale Prevent staleness playing games practice Some things try 1 Piggy-back drills wherein number fliers tow must launch max air first launcher takesregardless launches field 2 Flying two ships still air really check trim times 3 Champagne flyoffs contests can fly 4 Downwind starts 5 Ending practice positive note good flight end result right practice confidence poise know can handle yourself airplane really prepared world class level no accident product organized well thought-out practice isnt cheap level effort everything love World level competition should all-out several people have published desires simplify FAI competition back sport flying say phooey enjoy flying once month between 10 2 perfect Sundaygreat stay what enjoy Remember its work youd rather doing something else contest starts draw confidence preparation Know youre fit planned Know airplanes proven ready Clear head concentrate making maxes Just before fly take moment mentally rehearse flight tow up through recording max Stay alert keep head contest pay attention sign lift After flight write brief note later collation way can encouraged good can learn bad drop flight try bear down harder Max out rest way As Yogl Berra once said Youre never Out till youre out never know what other fliers will what outcome will until scores Never give up Reference Stretching Bob Anderson Box 2734 Fullerton CA 92633 Sports Psyching Dr Thomas Tutko Tarcher Sports Illustrated Track Field RunningEvents James Dunaway Lippincott Practical Modern liasketball John Wooden Ronald Seclig Timers Doug Gaibreath Box 707 Davis CA 95616 Towbooks Juan Livotto 13212 take Sr Los Angeles CA 90066 Launch Chute/Gist Continued page 72 article describes use now Materials equipment will need two pieces fabric 12 x 4 four pieces shroud line about 36 two tow rings Polyester nylon sailcloth ideal went hot-air balloon maker got some rip-stop nylon might try sailboating shop sailmaker shroud line should braided twisted monofilament will Since actually eight shroud lines line material does have super strong has 25% strength main launch line will two-to-one margin will also need sewing machine best kind does zigzag stitches also does what called darning smocking stitch looks like zigzag stitch difference needle pierces fabric end zigzag darning machine also fastens fabric times between ends zigzag plain zigzag will work Assembly Lay two pieces fabric another cross shown drawing pin together Starting corner piece run zigzag stitch way around piece back same corner pieces should joined two seams Now repeat process other piece remove pins Make sure outside edge zigzag right edge fabric slightly off edge keeps fabric raveling four seams around center square lock two pieces together Next lay ofthe four shroud lines across chute shown diagonally corner opposite corner center line center chute Thread first tow ring line Using darning zigzag stitch sew line fabric along line keeping tow ring center drawing shows part seam Try keep line 1 26 Model Aviation WIELD VAR II CONSTRLCTIONam THE MOONEY SKY-ELITE MODELS 2OWindsor illoTexas79lO6 SPORT DOFF SCALE ERN 70 Span 770 sq Area 60 Engine 7-9 lbs Weight 4 Channels & Up Retracts & Flaps Shown Plans KIT CONTAINS Rolled Plans Machined Cut Parts Hardware Formed Landing Gear etc DIRECT ONLY 7495 TEXAS RESIDENTS ADD 5% SALES TAX FLIGHT BOX GETORGANIZED TOM TUNED ENGINESCustomWoodcraft s set 4 sturdy files holds Over ETITION ACCESSORIES4~dd $4 Shipping F 6% taa 4yearsofyouitaaOitC5 nag8tOe5special GY 014 X 60 solid lines $295 ppdOS 61 FSR-$1089add 52 4 MAG FILES $45 om needle valves racing wheels, SE/RE- $86caUA nan Send 5495 pbs $100 quick fills fuel shut-otis 6 others postage handleg /\UOSSl jtS 0GM INDUSTRIESFor detailed brochure send 25 cents PO BDX 388-KKustom Kraftsmanship Box 2699 Laguna Hills Send SASE RAC Products DOVER NH 03820Calif 92653 Ph 714 830-51623200 Kntghtswood Way San Jose CA 95148 slightly tighter fabric will assure stress tow carried line fabric Repeat other three lines Stretch lines tight tow ring thread through other ring tie overhand knot through second ring Make sure lines will equally taut under tow Final comments 1 helps use heavier ring bottom chute top ring too heavy pulls chute down prevents opening 2 Note lines outside chute canopy 31 prefer rather small chute towline comes down quickly However easy change size whatever works best Just make sure pieces fabric least three times long wide canopy loses stability tends collapse Letters Editor Continued page 4 letters AMA plane has 8 ft 3 wingspan red white blue found plane woods Harnwood Rd Baltimore County Maryland plane has Kraft Series 75 parts looking through some books noticed planes have engines mounted top wing like one members has lost plane like ask contact will gladly swap plane smaller RC plane Bryan Hochheiser 8506 Dogwood Road Baltimore MD 21207 subsequent letter Mr Hochheiser based upon inquiry indicated no numbers plane would have able put loser finder together finders address included owner can make contact word advice minimum always put AMA numbers ships model type allows its also good idea include full name address phone number Made Day have elected members family report have yet received July issue Model Aviation realize yet July accustomed receiving magazine early especially concerned about missing July contest fun-fly schedules extremely fond maga zine very dependent since receive no other modeling publication time Please have someone rush copy waiting unpatiently sure caused computer error something other fine MA staff Jam member Whitehaven RC Club Memphis TN share addiction Model Aviation magazine club members Charles S Cook III Memphis TN Once no reason can explain member doesnt receive magazine happens notified promptly may able send replacement over-print copies generally always have Washout notes reply letter Pat Rose explain clearly washout tends bene ficial aircraft performance low velocities beauty washout however beneficial high speeds also lift provided inner portions wing wing has twist tip will produce little no lift therefore reducing pressure differential tip reducing drag effects tip vortice Washout has used Speed fliers years reason John Hunton Annandale VA Caudron Dilemma spectacular machine C714R Caudron looks fast view has unique charming beauty cannot denied made mistake believe Modelers will want use exacting Robinson draw ings translate sleek shapes Scale model type another mistake shouldnt have presented scale plans model airplane magazine model craft would absolutely positively illegal per paragraph 482 AMA Official Model Aircraft Regulations hence model Riffards crowning achievement could entered AMA sanctioned contest Whet shame Thing considerable number enticing aircraft would equally deserv ing model interpretationsyet would outlawed darn Perhaps burden proof airplane never flew should responsibility Contest Director Couldnt nasty rule re-written such way aerobatic Link Trainers would still grounded designers intended some almost-made-it aircraft historical past could finally make David W Jones Evanston IL does seem shame model plane intended flight did actually fly because circumstances could entered AIVIA competitions Yet sympathize problems rule-makers Once door opened crack its difficult stem flood may follow Indoor World Champs Impressions Eclipses like years Indoor World Cham pionships defy mere word descriptions. representing unique confluence nature time plans fortuitous happenstance else can explain U Ss vaulting third place first s last flight meet first-place-team flight margin 20 seconds per flight premature mental crowning three individual World Champions Championships final three hours Polands fantastic bid single flight honors last official Round 6 finally subconscious aberations induced brilliantly performing variable props picture may worth thousand words . demonstration ie being worth thousand pictures Jack Carter Racine WI November 1980 1 27 CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY UxUER PERSONAL CHECKS ALLOW 2 WKS TO CLEAR
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/11
Page Numbers: 72, 126, 127
STom Gist AQuick Easy Launch Chute launch chute RC Sailpianes helps spot tow hook end towline comes down also floats back tow hook toward launching area chute goes gether quickly THERE HAVE several articles over years making chutes sailplane launching Most described chutes sewn together curved panels just like full-size parachutes after trying sew together ofthese flexible jigsaw puzzles decided must least easier way nn tinned nn r f TOW RING ZIGZAG STITCH 12 x 4 FABRIC 4 S N DARNING / STITCH SHROUD LINE 72 Model Aviation loose snroud line ends Diggersow ring youre readyto use Make sure knot equalizes lengths lines sothastheywill share equally strain towing nere e worn cnuse snouio lOOK IIK aster compiesing tne sewing zig-zag stitching runs completely around edges of two cloth panelsit holds two together overlapping centers since panels crossed pinned Note small tow ring middle shroud lines pass through Build 8 Profile Aircraft ENTERPRISE book 11 14 contains 8 E Atchison 3 different color schemes aircraft construction views Pasadena CA 91104 full size templets Just trace cut shape glue paint youre$650 5hppin5 Cal Rex ready goadd sales tax MPS uJ IUIUI S MODEL PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS NOW CHECKING YOUR BATTERIES ON PART TIME BASIS IS ONLY THE HALF OF IT relying Battery Cyclers LEDs ESVs new mercuty measuring devices getting partial protection Receiver POWER Alert ONLY UNIT will give audible wammg instantly witen voltage problem arises Power Alert installed transmitter also will give total battery protection Power Alert $1995 us Funds plus $100 postage Products fully guaranteed year Also available PlaneAlert $1295 System Alert $2795 Positive System Alert isa combination Power Alert PlaneAlert unit certainly benefit difficult workouts like goals aim possibly moat fit US Glider flier Dennis Mihora Santa Barbara CA Dennis has run 10K 62 mile race just over 32 minutes hes com pleted marathon 263 miles about three hours Running popular now uncounted books subject Running training can obsession itself training book men tioned end article No single book perfect suggested covers 80% good stuff Put much effort running can enjoy Towline Glider athletic modeling events theres no single important part plane/preparation practice equation fitness Fitness cant overemphasized Glider flying ability follows fitness Stretching exercises help balance muscle de velopment reduce injuries Preventing injuty allows regular workouts steady fitness improve ment Stretching also improves flexibility helps speed Stretching before flying good warm-up reduces strain Basic stretches running include Achilles tendons calves hamstrings quadraceps hips back shoul ders Some modest strengthening exercises will also aid running include calves ham strings stomach upper chest mental preparation practice rehearsal concentration relaxation techniques free myself distractions flying drills help smooth peaks performance consistent high levels youre interested start reading Dr Tutkos book approach has helped neighborhood galaxy class athletes perform best flying field practice fundamentals Have goal list try practice smart hard Expect competitors prepared best ability interest have no strategic secrets Contests decided execution fundamentals con ditioning practice tow mobility parking air picking launch positioning mechanics trimming glide weather conditions different strategies can work fine long choose suited nature can execute reliably contests Practice what plan doing contests practice best airplanes will have different person alities have get know well Dont afraid crashing Gliders frequently fly better after repairs anyway Its difficult over-practice over-organize can become mentally stale Prevent staleness playing games practice Some things try 1 Piggy-back drills wherein number fliers tow must launch max air first launcher takesregardless launches field 2 Flying two ships still air really check trim times 3 Champagne flyoffs contests can fly 4 Downwind starts 5 Ending practice positive note good flight end result right practice confidence poise know can handle yourself airplane really prepared world class level no accident product organized well thought-out practice isnt cheap level effort everything love World level competition should all-out several people have published desires simplify FAI competition back sport flying say phooey enjoy flying once month between 10 2 perfect Sundaygreat stay what enjoy Remember its work youd rather doing something else contest starts draw confidence preparation Know youre fit planned Know airplanes proven ready Clear head concentrate making maxes Just before fly take moment mentally rehearse flight tow up through recording max Stay alert keep head contest pay attention sign lift After flight write brief note later collation way can encouraged good can learn bad drop flight try bear down harder Max out rest way As Yogl Berra once said Youre never Out till youre out never know what other fliers will what outcome will until scores Never give up Reference Stretching Bob Anderson Box 2734 Fullerton CA 92633 Sports Psyching Dr Thomas Tutko Tarcher Sports Illustrated Track Field RunningEvents James Dunaway Lippincott Practical Modern liasketball John Wooden Ronald Seclig Timers Doug Gaibreath Box 707 Davis CA 95616 Towbooks Juan Livotto 13212 take Sr Los Angeles CA 90066 Launch Chute/Gist Continued page 72 article describes use now Materials equipment will need two pieces fabric 12 x 4 four pieces shroud line about 36 two tow rings Polyester nylon sailcloth ideal went hot-air balloon maker got some rip-stop nylon might try sailboating shop sailmaker shroud line should braided twisted monofilament will Since actually eight shroud lines line material does have super strong has 25% strength main launch line will two-to-one margin will also need sewing machine best kind does zigzag stitches also does what called darning smocking stitch looks like zigzag stitch difference needle pierces fabric end zigzag darning machine also fastens fabric times between ends zigzag plain zigzag will work Assembly Lay two pieces fabric another cross shown drawing pin together Starting corner piece run zigzag stitch way around piece back same corner pieces should joined two seams Now repeat process other piece remove pins Make sure outside edge zigzag right edge fabric slightly off edge keeps fabric raveling four seams around center square lock two pieces together Next lay ofthe four shroud lines across chute shown diagonally corner opposite corner center line center chute Thread first tow ring line Using darning zigzag stitch sew line fabric along line keeping tow ring center drawing shows part seam Try keep line 1 26 Model Aviation WIELD VAR II CONSTRLCTIONam THE MOONEY SKY-ELITE MODELS 2OWindsor illoTexas79lO6 SPORT DOFF SCALE ERN 70 Span 770 sq Area 60 Engine 7-9 lbs Weight 4 Channels & Up Retracts & Flaps Shown Plans KIT CONTAINS Rolled Plans Machined Cut Parts Hardware Formed Landing Gear etc DIRECT ONLY 7495 TEXAS RESIDENTS ADD 5% SALES TAX FLIGHT BOX GETORGANIZED TOM TUNED ENGINESCustomWoodcraft s set 4 sturdy files holds Over ETITION ACCESSORIES4~dd $4 Shipping F 6% taa 4yearsofyouitaaOitC5 nag8tOe5special GY 014 X 60 solid lines $295 ppdOS 61 FSR-$1089add 52 4 MAG FILES $45 om needle valves racing wheels, SE/RE- $86caUA nan Send 5495 pbs $100 quick fills fuel shut-otis 6 others postage handleg /\UOSSl jtS 0GM INDUSTRIESFor detailed brochure send 25 cents PO BDX 388-KKustom Kraftsmanship Box 2699 Laguna Hills Send SASE RAC Products DOVER NH 03820Calif 92653 Ph 714 830-51623200 Kntghtswood Way San Jose CA 95148 slightly tighter fabric will assure stress tow carried line fabric Repeat other three lines Stretch lines tight tow ring thread through other ring tie overhand knot through second ring Make sure lines will equally taut under tow Final comments 1 helps use heavier ring bottom chute top ring too heavy pulls chute down prevents opening 2 Note lines outside chute canopy 31 prefer rather small chute towline comes down quickly However easy change size whatever works best Just make sure pieces fabric least three times long wide canopy loses stability tends collapse Letters Editor Continued page 4 letters AMA plane has 8 ft 3 wingspan red white blue found plane woods Harnwood Rd Baltimore County Maryland plane has Kraft Series 75 parts looking through some books noticed planes have engines mounted top wing like one members has lost plane like ask contact will gladly swap plane smaller RC plane Bryan Hochheiser 8506 Dogwood Road Baltimore MD 21207 subsequent letter Mr Hochheiser based upon inquiry indicated no numbers plane would have able put loser finder together finders address included owner can make contact word advice minimum always put AMA numbers ships model type allows its also good idea include full name address phone number Made Day have elected members family report have yet received July issue Model Aviation realize yet July accustomed receiving magazine early especially concerned about missing July contest fun-fly schedules extremely fond maga zine very dependent since receive no other modeling publication time Please have someone rush copy waiting unpatiently sure caused computer error something other fine MA staff Jam member Whitehaven RC Club Memphis TN share addiction Model Aviation magazine club members Charles S Cook III Memphis TN Once no reason can explain member doesnt receive magazine happens notified promptly may able send replacement over-print copies generally always have Washout notes reply letter Pat Rose explain clearly washout tends bene ficial aircraft performance low velocities beauty washout however beneficial high speeds also lift provided inner portions wing wing has twist tip will produce little no lift therefore reducing pressure differential tip reducing drag effects tip vortice Washout has used Speed fliers years reason John Hunton Annandale VA Caudron Dilemma spectacular machine C714R Caudron looks fast view has unique charming beauty cannot denied made mistake believe Modelers will want use exacting Robinson draw ings translate sleek shapes Scale model type another mistake shouldnt have presented scale plans model airplane magazine model craft would absolutely positively illegal per paragraph 482 AMA Official Model Aircraft Regulations hence model Riffards crowning achievement could entered AMA sanctioned contest Whet shame Thing considerable number enticing aircraft would equally deserv ing model interpretationsyet would outlawed darn Perhaps burden proof airplane never flew should responsibility Contest Director Couldnt nasty rule re-written such way aerobatic Link Trainers would still grounded designers intended some almost-made-it aircraft historical past could finally make David W Jones Evanston IL does seem shame model plane intended flight did actually fly because circumstances could entered AIVIA competitions Yet sympathize problems rule-makers Once door opened crack its difficult stem flood may follow Indoor World Champs Impressions Eclipses like years Indoor World Cham pionships defy mere word descriptions. representing unique confluence nature time plans fortuitous happenstance else can explain U Ss vaulting third place first s last flight meet first-place-team flight margin 20 seconds per flight premature mental crowning three individual World Champions Championships final three hours Polands fantastic bid single flight honors last official Round 6 finally subconscious aberations induced brilliantly performing variable props picture may worth thousand words . demonstration ie being worth thousand pictures Jack Carter Racine WI November 1980 1 27 CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY UxUER PERSONAL CHECKS ALLOW 2 WKS TO CLEAR