ATTENTION KRC 92 ATTENDEES John Hickey meet CD has informed quality charger left flight line following meet close Sunday September 20 1992 Also three transmitters could found days end missing charger find actually packed transmitters go home brought look alike dont please contact John Hickey 1624 Maple Ave Hatfield PA 19440 call 215 368-8965 Electric Connection Service month introduces Brad Baylor 7701 Willowbrook Rd Fairfax Station VA 22039-2127 Tel 703 323-4768 Brad has regular attendee KRC meets years belongs Northern Virginia RC Club club has membership about 300 Brad Electric flier Ive seen Brad fly planes very convincing performerswhich makes hard understand E-pilots club Anyway Brad interested finding others nearby Electric persuasion Please get touch Brad tell im Bob sent ya Several new products services interest have appeared recent months First up new charger accessory IR ADIO CONTROL other above-named Brad Baylor 1992 Brad formed company called Baylor Electric Products BEP offers its first product BEP MicroPeaker seen Brad use demo KRC 92 recently got up running myself plan have detail future now let just tell MicroPeaker small micro processor-controlled attachment very popular Astro 112 DC/DC Constant Current Charger similar chargers easily installed hooked up converts such chargers peak-detecting ones MicroPeaker sells $6995 plus shipping can obtain literature writing Brad address provided above can tell BEP data sheet nicely written instructions come MicroPeaker thorough informative addition physical con struction product definitely among finest Ive seen electronic assemblies Quite coincidentally about same time received new MicroPeaker also received announcement Astro Flight new version venerable Model 1 12a 1 l2PK As may have already guessed peak-detecting version addition charger has upgraded handle up 36 cells now includes cooling fan same announcement came word model 11 OA charger has Old-Timers always Electric favorites Al Veagle original FAI 40-powered Senior Playboy could fool anyone Whizpurr presented September 1992 until power-up Take close look ModelAirplane News Al both flew geared cobalt underneath Unidentified plane KRC interested large ownercould please get touch Electrics should check out MAN article ELECTRICS aded 12 16 cells Also Astro has several new videosincluding ones 92 KRC Electric Fly Astro Champs Other new items include formal announcement 90 cobalt prototypes flown KRC other motors Price delivery info available writing new motor has announced AVEOX Inc PO Box 1287 Agoura Hills CA 91376-1287 Tel 818 597-8915 According literature Ive seen motor has approximate physical dimensions 540-size car motor thats similarity ends First off brushless motor Thats right No brushes raised eyebrows and/or may now checking issue date magazineit May April Anyway AVEOX has adapted brushless technology new application area Brushless motors have around long time generally used lowpower applications Now availability modern electronic devicesparticularly power MOSFETthe brushless motor has become practical high-power applications such flight motors according David Palombo AVEOX President May1993 93 Local full-scale pilot Eric Lunger took photographic overview 92 KRC meet What see 200 vehicles 400 Electrics 910 feet flight line fliS IS raa yior ni nie meei wiin 40-motivated Vortexman model both great fliers Eye-catching Mono Kote color scheme Brad man behind BEP MicroPeaker discussed text Goldberg Ultimate Cowl/Wheel Pants Wing Sldnning Video Desaflo IIGoldberg Extra 300 Wing Span 68 5 WeIgfrW 8 5-95 lbs Cowl/Wheel Pants NH] 615 455-0735 Unlike motors familiar new motor has windings motor housing rather rotating armature armature now has permanent magnets attached rather latter being part housing assembly windings three-phase driven special motor controller also acts speed control motor said attain maximum efficiency 93%about 15% other motors largely because lack power loss associated conven tional brushes commutators course absence latter parts also means theres much wear out theres far less motor heating well Also theres no brush sparking airborne radio has happier environment too six-ounce Please send $100 Catalog _ k nr 1 215 Bi Spnns Avenue ahoma TN 37388 motor capable ourpurting 200 watts As writing first week January 93 motor lists $14995 associated required controller $29995 Other motor sizes under development can request literature address above Next new service especially Electric modeler has announced Arm-A-Sure Corp PO Box 1591 Lake Oswego OR 97035 folks offer shaft-straightening service using precision machine practices work bent shafts know folks try unbend damaged shafts hand often too successful results motor vibration Thats service may much better service available FAX 615 455-0677 $16much less replacement cost new armature cobalt motor Its officially over nse plate contest Announced nearly 11/2 years ago contest brought five Electricdedicated vanity plate submissionsfewer expected viable response nonetheless Photographs will shown future column readers can let know favorites winning license plate gets Todays Hobbies Skyvolt kit As say stay tuned Computers E-modeling continues month offerings First up announcement bulletin board service John Moonan Groton Massachusetts John flies Electric SYSOP 495th R/C Squadron Bulletin Board System board offers forums sorts modeling specifics including electricpowered RC aircraft operates 24 hours day seven days week 508 448-3483 BBS supports VT100 Emulation has settings 2400 Baud 8 Data Bits 1 Stop Bit No Parity can also reach John 43 Paquawket Path Groton MA 01450 call 508 448-2415 evenings Next design softwareof interest because E-fliers scratch builders also scratch designers Ive recently playing software Chuck Anderson PO Box 305 Tullahoma TN 37388 can send Chuck SASE 94 Model Aviation 0 Extra 300 Wing Span 62 WeIght 95-100 lbs Wing Area 965q Engine 60 Fresh Aire U Wing Span 68 WeIght 85-95 lbs Wing Area 90 sq k-i EnrIe 120 re Wing Span 66 WeIght 85-90 lbs Wing Area 940 sq k-i Engine 120 utII Wing Span 77 WeIght 85-95 lbs Wing Area 860 sq n EngIne 120 Two shots Electric Seniorita conversion Removable paper windshield used cover front opening obtain experimental flight data discussed column same plane power system presented two-part feature Model Aviation July August 1991 literature products include wing design airfoil editing functions plus some shapes useful fuselage developmentie cross section/former design Im planning use and/or other programs Ive recently mentioned some new Electric designs near future Anyway Chuck friendly guy seems very what does very willing help out can tell very quick respond letters inquiry everyone discussion modeling software under way RCM Don Edberg RCMs Soaring columnist has extensive detailed software info October 92 February 93 issues promises third installment future issue Don heavily soaring much discussion fully applicable modeling general Don reviews some software Ive already mentioned plus other software Im familiar discussion far detailed Im able include column reasonsspace being dominant Also hes working much longer Finally regular readers now fully aware Im very much involved love-hate relationship PC continue offer help situation Thank franldy sometimes think may beyond help What amounts Im very interested modeling applications computerssuch aboveI absolutely positively hate complex unintuitive PC/DOS system software written PC/DOS about easy use much fun notching wing ribs hatchet What gratifying its just meevidently readers feel similarly July August 91 issues MA presented details own Electric conversion Sig Seniorita kit article set has brought lots reader reaction since plenty good flying being reported reader has two em simple airplane continues day favorites Anyway part how-to article happened mention accidentally damaged windshield material during installation simply omitted temporarilyso could fly plane omission caused plane have huge gaping hole up front wind shield should have resulted lots extra beyond planned cooling air flowing battery compartment also resulted much drag would otherwise case model speculated such effect would probably small because model slow-flying plane might also add Seniorita now has logged well over 300 flights way Well turns out reader sorta took task Electric club newsletter unintended gaping drag hole friendly way coursebut did set thinking began wonder just what would effect rather unaerodynamic fuselage shape order address curiosity devised experiment wherein could fly plane fieldreplaceable paper windshield flight fueled carefully metered charge plane flown specific oval pattern around field till charge ran out Flight times recorded takeoff landing whole process witnessed several club members weekend morning October Specifically following some warm-up flights same pack charged 25 ampere-minutes plane flown full throttle 10 test flights results FLIGHT TIME 1137 2139 3135 4132 5137 6132 7136 8139 9140 10140 Does anyone care guess flights Ill tell odd-numbered Continued page 98 Get FjV guide tailored fit needs Radio Control Buyers Guide 16th Edition Get R/C product source thats tuned needs Radio Control Buyers Guide 16th Edition handy reference guide thousands products facet R/C modeling Radio Control Buyers Guide covers R/C hobbies including planes helicopters cars monster trucks boats engines radios field accessories s p k years guide custom tailored fit requests finished creations allcolor Showcase sections greater number how-to articles Plus new companies expanded line entry level cars competition level trucks make guide R/C reference youve waiting Get R/C guide perfect fitthe Radio Control Buyers Guide Available November 1992 #12110$1195 Look book local hobby shop call toll free 800-533-6644 24 hours day Please have credit card ready Fax 414-796-0126 Outside US Canada call 414-796-8776 Include postage handling US $300 outside US add 18% mm $400 Wisconsin residents add 5% sales tax total Canadian orders add 70/ GST total Payable US funds Prices availability subject change Dept X0598 21027 Crossroads Circle PO Box 1612 Waukesha WI 53187-1 612 Dept X0598 Kaimbach Publishing Co RC ElectricslKopski Continued page 95 flights made large gaping drag hole admit dont know flight speed much different flight timeon averagesure wasnt Im interpreting mean real drag difference small place no noticeable load difference power system Now just no misunder standing plane would really look much better intended clear windshield place again feel toss-up results above caused entirely relatively slow flight speed particular BALSA WOOD STICK onSO283/328348 3/3213/161118 3/3223/81318 3/32/3/4OS03 I/S4248 1/821/80312 8/26I428. 5/181387 118 planeeven full power certainly lacking power Remember drag increases rapidly speed dont anyone think same results would present faster models Theres lot said clean designs besides clean quiet flight Electric affords As another column comes conclusion want thank readers took time trouble send seasons greetings daughters during just-past holiday Please understand meand did have opportunity return kind please take offense think BALSA TRAILING EDGE TAPERED AILERON STOCK BALSA TRIANGLES BAlSA BWCKA 2134416 WING SKINS 101838421/16315 207522438/38376 CONTEST BALSA CUT PROM 4-6IB STOCK 3624w BIRCH PLYWOOD 1742212238201 LIGHT PLY BALSA SHEETS NATIONAL BALSA PPING/HANDLING 8500 PER ORDER USA ONLY ADDITIONAL FREIONT cHAROES OUTSIDE USA WILL APPLY 97 CHEROKEE DRIVE SPRINGFIELD6 MA 91109 WE ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS MONEY ORDERS AND COD PHONE 413-796-1925 ADD 8400 FOR COD MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENCES ADD 5% HOURS 800 AM TO 800PM EST 7 OAYS WEEK TAX 2% OFF ON ALL PRE PAID ORDERS kindness unappreciated thank again conclude Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply Happy Quiet Springtime Electric Landings Everyone 0* Lost Hills/Naught Continued paqe 90 model seemed glide bit faster circle bit tighter previous flights did 393 could tell after first couple circles just wasnt going said Ken Gil Morris 438 Ken Phair 430 Bob Gutai also 430 few seconds short Roger Simpson flew bit later round others overcame some minor trim/launch problems post picture-perfect flight 485 seconds top flyoff honors Upon learning ended years frustration made team burst tears joy still evident accepted congratulations team photos taken clear-cut baffle final spot between New Yorks Ed Keck Californias Ken Happersett timing foul-up Kecks flight left flight time subject question appeared two flight timers strayed wrong model resulting two flight times Keck Meanwhile Happersett felt own flight time errorthat model aloft longer Keckshe filed protest whole situation could reviewed appeared lower Kecks times sufficient team spot refly ruled Keck won refly narrow margin machinations twists turns whole protest subsequent decision will covered detail later timeperhaps Duration column now suffice say original FlC team remained intact Keck has now completed transition world-class RC Pattern Pylon Racing flier what calls challenging world big-time FiC dramatic end 31/2 days quality competition whole contest well-organized well-administered avoid offending anyone name might omit instead offer general thank gave time run Finals look forward seeing eastern site rumor Palm Bay Florida 1994 498 Model Aviation OM SIZES AVAIlABLE MI RAIhA II hhA GRADE ALL BAlSA SHEETS SANDED TO CLONE TOLERANCES R/C BEGINNERS hobby loses about half its potential fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT IIIEJR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULT lust some ml advertised trainers impossible average beginner solo seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-off new student quite unnecessary YOU COULD 5010 YOUR FIRST TIME UP Thanks extensive trainer flighttesting ever conducted hobby can now know advance ones fly slow hands oft stable easy enough Grandma1 just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label Send $350 plus 52 postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF A/C TRAINERS Over 40 currently available train ers evaluated including ARFs Also grades easeof-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening1 candid enlight ening time-saving money-saving frustrationsparing R/C publication have ever readl Send Check money order 10 Jim Waterman 3818 Deerfield San AntonIo TX 78218 BRASS HARDWARE LID WILL STORE 2 TRANSMITTERS THREE SLIDE OUT DRAWERS ALSO INCLUDED CONTROL PANEL FUEL PUMP GAL FUEL BOTTLE 1 2V RECHARGABLE NO MAINTENANCE BATTERY ACTUAL SIZE 16 x 16 x 11/4 Send Check Money Order $16995 0 Shipping & Handling NORTHWEST HOBBY TECHNOLOGIES 322 F St S2E Auburn WA 98002 206 939-0884
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/05
Page Numbers: 93, 94, 95, 98
ATTENTION KRC 92 ATTENDEES John Hickey meet CD has informed quality charger left flight line following meet close Sunday September 20 1992 Also three transmitters could found days end missing charger find actually packed transmitters go home brought look alike dont please contact John Hickey 1624 Maple Ave Hatfield PA 19440 call 215 368-8965 Electric Connection Service month introduces Brad Baylor 7701 Willowbrook Rd Fairfax Station VA 22039-2127 Tel 703 323-4768 Brad has regular attendee KRC meets years belongs Northern Virginia RC Club club has membership about 300 Brad Electric flier Ive seen Brad fly planes very convincing performerswhich makes hard understand E-pilots club Anyway Brad interested finding others nearby Electric persuasion Please get touch Brad tell im Bob sent ya Several new products services interest have appeared recent months First up new charger accessory IR ADIO CONTROL other above-named Brad Baylor 1992 Brad formed company called Baylor Electric Products BEP offers its first product BEP MicroPeaker seen Brad use demo KRC 92 recently got up running myself plan have detail future now let just tell MicroPeaker small micro processor-controlled attachment very popular Astro 112 DC/DC Constant Current Charger similar chargers easily installed hooked up converts such chargers peak-detecting ones MicroPeaker sells $6995 plus shipping can obtain literature writing Brad address provided above can tell BEP data sheet nicely written instructions come MicroPeaker thorough informative addition physical con struction product definitely among finest Ive seen electronic assemblies Quite coincidentally about same time received new MicroPeaker also received announcement Astro Flight new version venerable Model 1 12a 1 l2PK As may have already guessed peak-detecting version addition charger has upgraded handle up 36 cells now includes cooling fan same announcement came word model 11 OA charger has Old-Timers always Electric favorites Al Veagle original FAI 40-powered Senior Playboy could fool anyone Whizpurr presented September 1992 until power-up Take close look ModelAirplane News Al both flew geared cobalt underneath Unidentified plane KRC interested large ownercould please get touch Electrics should check out MAN article ELECTRICS aded 12 16 cells Also Astro has several new videosincluding ones 92 KRC Electric Fly Astro Champs Other new items include formal announcement 90 cobalt prototypes flown KRC other motors Price delivery info available writing new motor has announced AVEOX Inc PO Box 1287 Agoura Hills CA 91376-1287 Tel 818 597-8915 According literature Ive seen motor has approximate physical dimensions 540-size car motor thats similarity ends First off brushless motor Thats right No brushes raised eyebrows and/or may now checking issue date magazineit May April Anyway AVEOX has adapted brushless technology new application area Brushless motors have around long time generally used lowpower applications Now availability modern electronic devicesparticularly power MOSFETthe brushless motor has become practical high-power applications such flight motors according David Palombo AVEOX President May1993 93 Local full-scale pilot Eric Lunger took photographic overview 92 KRC meet What see 200 vehicles 400 Electrics 910 feet flight line fliS IS raa yior ni nie meei wiin 40-motivated Vortexman model both great fliers Eye-catching Mono Kote color scheme Brad man behind BEP MicroPeaker discussed text Goldberg Ultimate Cowl/Wheel Pants Wing Sldnning Video Desaflo IIGoldberg Extra 300 Wing Span 68 5 WeIgfrW 8 5-95 lbs Cowl/Wheel Pants NH] 615 455-0735 Unlike motors familiar new motor has windings motor housing rather rotating armature armature now has permanent magnets attached rather latter being part housing assembly windings three-phase driven special motor controller also acts speed control motor said attain maximum efficiency 93%about 15% other motors largely because lack power loss associated conven tional brushes commutators course absence latter parts also means theres much wear out theres far less motor heating well Also theres no brush sparking airborne radio has happier environment too six-ounce Please send $100 Catalog _ k nr 1 215 Bi Spnns Avenue ahoma TN 37388 motor capable ourpurting 200 watts As writing first week January 93 motor lists $14995 associated required controller $29995 Other motor sizes under development can request literature address above Next new service especially Electric modeler has announced Arm-A-Sure Corp PO Box 1591 Lake Oswego OR 97035 folks offer shaft-straightening service using precision machine practices work bent shafts know folks try unbend damaged shafts hand often too successful results motor vibration Thats service may much better service available FAX 615 455-0677 $16much less replacement cost new armature cobalt motor Its officially over nse plate contest Announced nearly 11/2 years ago contest brought five Electricdedicated vanity plate submissionsfewer expected viable response nonetheless Photographs will shown future column readers can let know favorites winning license plate gets Todays Hobbies Skyvolt kit As say stay tuned Computers E-modeling continues month offerings First up announcement bulletin board service John Moonan Groton Massachusetts John flies Electric SYSOP 495th R/C Squadron Bulletin Board System board offers forums sorts modeling specifics including electricpowered RC aircraft operates 24 hours day seven days week 508 448-3483 BBS supports VT100 Emulation has settings 2400 Baud 8 Data Bits 1 Stop Bit No Parity can also reach John 43 Paquawket Path Groton MA 01450 call 508 448-2415 evenings Next design softwareof interest because E-fliers scratch builders also scratch designers Ive recently playing software Chuck Anderson PO Box 305 Tullahoma TN 37388 can send Chuck SASE 94 Model Aviation 0 Extra 300 Wing Span 62 WeIght 95-100 lbs Wing Area 965q Engine 60 Fresh Aire U Wing Span 68 WeIght 85-95 lbs Wing Area 90 sq k-i EnrIe 120 re Wing Span 66 WeIght 85-90 lbs Wing Area 940 sq k-i Engine 120 utII Wing Span 77 WeIght 85-95 lbs Wing Area 860 sq n EngIne 120 Two shots Electric Seniorita conversion Removable paper windshield used cover front opening obtain experimental flight data discussed column same plane power system presented two-part feature Model Aviation July August 1991 literature products include wing design airfoil editing functions plus some shapes useful fuselage developmentie cross section/former design Im planning use and/or other programs Ive recently mentioned some new Electric designs near future Anyway Chuck friendly guy seems very what does very willing help out can tell very quick respond letters inquiry everyone discussion modeling software under way RCM Don Edberg RCMs Soaring columnist has extensive detailed software info October 92 February 93 issues promises third installment future issue Don heavily soaring much discussion fully applicable modeling general Don reviews some software Ive already mentioned plus other software Im familiar discussion far detailed Im able include column reasonsspace being dominant Also hes working much longer Finally regular readers now fully aware Im very much involved love-hate relationship PC continue offer help situation Thank franldy sometimes think may beyond help What amounts Im very interested modeling applications computerssuch aboveI absolutely positively hate complex unintuitive PC/DOS system software written PC/DOS about easy use much fun notching wing ribs hatchet What gratifying its just meevidently readers feel similarly July August 91 issues MA presented details own Electric conversion Sig Seniorita kit article set has brought lots reader reaction since plenty good flying being reported reader has two em simple airplane continues day favorites Anyway part how-to article happened mention accidentally damaged windshield material during installation simply omitted temporarilyso could fly plane omission caused plane have huge gaping hole up front wind shield should have resulted lots extra beyond planned cooling air flowing battery compartment also resulted much drag would otherwise case model speculated such effect would probably small because model slow-flying plane might also add Seniorita now has logged well over 300 flights way Well turns out reader sorta took task Electric club newsletter unintended gaping drag hole friendly way coursebut did set thinking began wonder just what would effect rather unaerodynamic fuselage shape order address curiosity devised experiment wherein could fly plane fieldreplaceable paper windshield flight fueled carefully metered charge plane flown specific oval pattern around field till charge ran out Flight times recorded takeoff landing whole process witnessed several club members weekend morning October Specifically following some warm-up flights same pack charged 25 ampere-minutes plane flown full throttle 10 test flights results FLIGHT TIME 1137 2139 3135 4132 5137 6132 7136 8139 9140 10140 Does anyone care guess flights Ill tell odd-numbered Continued page 98 Get FjV guide tailored fit needs Radio Control Buyers Guide 16th Edition Get R/C product source thats tuned needs Radio Control Buyers Guide 16th Edition handy reference guide thousands products facet R/C modeling Radio Control Buyers Guide covers R/C hobbies including planes helicopters cars monster trucks boats engines radios field accessories s p k years guide custom tailored fit requests finished creations allcolor Showcase sections greater number how-to articles Plus new companies expanded line entry level cars competition level trucks make guide R/C reference youve waiting Get R/C guide perfect fitthe Radio Control Buyers Guide Available November 1992 #12110$1195 Look book local hobby shop call toll free 800-533-6644 24 hours day Please have credit card ready Fax 414-796-0126 Outside US Canada call 414-796-8776 Include postage handling US $300 outside US add 18% mm $400 Wisconsin residents add 5% sales tax total Canadian orders add 70/ GST total Payable US funds Prices availability subject change Dept X0598 21027 Crossroads Circle PO Box 1612 Waukesha WI 53187-1 612 Dept X0598 Kaimbach Publishing Co RC ElectricslKopski Continued page 95 flights made large gaping drag hole admit dont know flight speed much different flight timeon averagesure wasnt Im interpreting mean real drag difference small place no noticeable load difference power system Now just no misunder standing plane would really look much better intended clear windshield place again feel toss-up results above caused entirely relatively slow flight speed particular BALSA WOOD STICK onSO283/328348 3/3213/161118 3/3223/81318 3/32/3/4OS03 I/S4248 1/821/80312 8/26I428. 5/181387 118 planeeven full power certainly lacking power Remember drag increases rapidly speed dont anyone think same results would present faster models Theres lot said clean designs besides clean quiet flight Electric affords As another column comes conclusion want thank readers took time trouble send seasons greetings daughters during just-past holiday Please understand meand did have opportunity return kind please take offense think BALSA TRAILING EDGE TAPERED AILERON STOCK BALSA TRIANGLES BAlSA BWCKA 2134416 WING SKINS 101838421/16315 207522438/38376 CONTEST BALSA CUT PROM 4-6IB STOCK 3624w BIRCH PLYWOOD 1742212238201 LIGHT PLY BALSA SHEETS NATIONAL BALSA PPING/HANDLING 8500 PER ORDER USA ONLY ADDITIONAL FREIONT cHAROES OUTSIDE USA WILL APPLY 97 CHEROKEE DRIVE SPRINGFIELD6 MA 91109 WE ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS MONEY ORDERS AND COD PHONE 413-796-1925 ADD 8400 FOR COD MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENCES ADD 5% HOURS 800 AM TO 800PM EST 7 OAYS WEEK TAX 2% OFF ON ALL PRE PAID ORDERS kindness unappreciated thank again conclude Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply Happy Quiet Springtime Electric Landings Everyone 0* Lost Hills/Naught Continued paqe 90 model seemed glide bit faster circle bit tighter previous flights did 393 could tell after first couple circles just wasnt going said Ken Gil Morris 438 Ken Phair 430 Bob Gutai also 430 few seconds short Roger Simpson flew bit later round others overcame some minor trim/launch problems post picture-perfect flight 485 seconds top flyoff honors Upon learning ended years frustration made team burst tears joy still evident accepted congratulations team photos taken clear-cut baffle final spot between New Yorks Ed Keck Californias Ken Happersett timing foul-up Kecks flight left flight time subject question appeared two flight timers strayed wrong model resulting two flight times Keck Meanwhile Happersett felt own flight time errorthat model aloft longer Keckshe filed protest whole situation could reviewed appeared lower Kecks times sufficient team spot refly ruled Keck won refly narrow margin machinations twists turns whole protest subsequent decision will covered detail later timeperhaps Duration column now suffice say original FlC team remained intact Keck has now completed transition world-class RC Pattern Pylon Racing flier what calls challenging world big-time FiC dramatic end 31/2 days quality competition whole contest well-organized well-administered avoid offending anyone name might omit instead offer general thank gave time run Finals look forward seeing eastern site rumor Palm Bay Florida 1994 498 Model Aviation OM SIZES AVAIlABLE MI RAIhA II hhA GRADE ALL BAlSA SHEETS SANDED TO CLONE TOLERANCES R/C BEGINNERS hobby loses about half its potential fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT IIIEJR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULT lust some ml advertised trainers impossible average beginner solo seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-off new student quite unnecessary YOU COULD 5010 YOUR FIRST TIME UP Thanks extensive trainer flighttesting ever conducted hobby can now know advance ones fly slow hands oft stable easy enough Grandma1 just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label Send $350 plus 52 postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF A/C TRAINERS Over 40 currently available train ers evaluated including ARFs Also grades easeof-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening1 candid enlight ening time-saving money-saving frustrationsparing R/C publication have ever readl Send Check money order 10 Jim Waterman 3818 Deerfield San AntonIo TX 78218 BRASS HARDWARE LID WILL STORE 2 TRANSMITTERS THREE SLIDE OUT DRAWERS ALSO INCLUDED CONTROL PANEL FUEL PUMP GAL FUEL BOTTLE 1 2V RECHARGABLE NO MAINTENANCE BATTERY ACTUAL SIZE 16 x 16 x 11/4 Send Check Money Order $16995 0 Shipping & Handling NORTHWEST HOBBY TECHNOLOGIES 322 F St S2E Auburn WA 98002 206 939-0884
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/05
Page Numbers: 93, 94, 95, 98
ATTENTION KRC 92 ATTENDEES John Hickey meet CD has informed quality charger left flight line following meet close Sunday September 20 1992 Also three transmitters could found days end missing charger find actually packed transmitters go home brought look alike dont please contact John Hickey 1624 Maple Ave Hatfield PA 19440 call 215 368-8965 Electric Connection Service month introduces Brad Baylor 7701 Willowbrook Rd Fairfax Station VA 22039-2127 Tel 703 323-4768 Brad has regular attendee KRC meets years belongs Northern Virginia RC Club club has membership about 300 Brad Electric flier Ive seen Brad fly planes very convincing performerswhich makes hard understand E-pilots club Anyway Brad interested finding others nearby Electric persuasion Please get touch Brad tell im Bob sent ya Several new products services interest have appeared recent months First up new charger accessory IR ADIO CONTROL other above-named Brad Baylor 1992 Brad formed company called Baylor Electric Products BEP offers its first product BEP MicroPeaker seen Brad use demo KRC 92 recently got up running myself plan have detail future now let just tell MicroPeaker small micro processor-controlled attachment very popular Astro 112 DC/DC Constant Current Charger similar chargers easily installed hooked up converts such chargers peak-detecting ones MicroPeaker sells $6995 plus shipping can obtain literature writing Brad address provided above can tell BEP data sheet nicely written instructions come MicroPeaker thorough informative addition physical con struction product definitely among finest Ive seen electronic assemblies Quite coincidentally about same time received new MicroPeaker also received announcement Astro Flight new version venerable Model 1 12a 1 l2PK As may have already guessed peak-detecting version addition charger has upgraded handle up 36 cells now includes cooling fan same announcement came word model 11 OA charger has Old-Timers always Electric favorites Al Veagle original FAI 40-powered Senior Playboy could fool anyone Whizpurr presented September 1992 until power-up Take close look ModelAirplane News Al both flew geared cobalt underneath Unidentified plane KRC interested large ownercould please get touch Electrics should check out MAN article ELECTRICS aded 12 16 cells Also Astro has several new videosincluding ones 92 KRC Electric Fly Astro Champs Other new items include formal announcement 90 cobalt prototypes flown KRC other motors Price delivery info available writing new motor has announced AVEOX Inc PO Box 1287 Agoura Hills CA 91376-1287 Tel 818 597-8915 According literature Ive seen motor has approximate physical dimensions 540-size car motor thats similarity ends First off brushless motor Thats right No brushes raised eyebrows and/or may now checking issue date magazineit May April Anyway AVEOX has adapted brushless technology new application area Brushless motors have around long time generally used lowpower applications Now availability modern electronic devicesparticularly power MOSFETthe brushless motor has become practical high-power applications such flight motors according David Palombo AVEOX President May1993 93 Local full-scale pilot Eric Lunger took photographic overview 92 KRC meet What see 200 vehicles 400 Electrics 910 feet flight line fliS IS raa yior ni nie meei wiin 40-motivated Vortexman model both great fliers Eye-catching Mono Kote color scheme Brad man behind BEP MicroPeaker discussed text Goldberg Ultimate Cowl/Wheel Pants Wing Sldnning Video Desaflo IIGoldberg Extra 300 Wing Span 68 5 WeIgfrW 8 5-95 lbs Cowl/Wheel Pants NH] 615 455-0735 Unlike motors familiar new motor has windings motor housing rather rotating armature armature now has permanent magnets attached rather latter being part housing assembly windings three-phase driven special motor controller also acts speed control motor said attain maximum efficiency 93%about 15% other motors largely because lack power loss associated conven tional brushes commutators course absence latter parts also means theres much wear out theres far less motor heating well Also theres no brush sparking airborne radio has happier environment too six-ounce Please send $100 Catalog _ k nr 1 215 Bi Spnns Avenue ahoma TN 37388 motor capable ourpurting 200 watts As writing first week January 93 motor lists $14995 associated required controller $29995 Other motor sizes under development can request literature address above Next new service especially Electric modeler has announced Arm-A-Sure Corp PO Box 1591 Lake Oswego OR 97035 folks offer shaft-straightening service using precision machine practices work bent shafts know folks try unbend damaged shafts hand often too successful results motor vibration Thats service may much better service available FAX 615 455-0677 $16much less replacement cost new armature cobalt motor Its officially over nse plate contest Announced nearly 11/2 years ago contest brought five Electricdedicated vanity plate submissionsfewer expected viable response nonetheless Photographs will shown future column readers can let know favorites winning license plate gets Todays Hobbies Skyvolt kit As say stay tuned Computers E-modeling continues month offerings First up announcement bulletin board service John Moonan Groton Massachusetts John flies Electric SYSOP 495th R/C Squadron Bulletin Board System board offers forums sorts modeling specifics including electricpowered RC aircraft operates 24 hours day seven days week 508 448-3483 BBS supports VT100 Emulation has settings 2400 Baud 8 Data Bits 1 Stop Bit No Parity can also reach John 43 Paquawket Path Groton MA 01450 call 508 448-2415 evenings Next design softwareof interest because E-fliers scratch builders also scratch designers Ive recently playing software Chuck Anderson PO Box 305 Tullahoma TN 37388 can send Chuck SASE 94 Model Aviation 0 Extra 300 Wing Span 62 WeIght 95-100 lbs Wing Area 965q Engine 60 Fresh Aire U Wing Span 68 WeIght 85-95 lbs Wing Area 90 sq k-i EnrIe 120 re Wing Span 66 WeIght 85-90 lbs Wing Area 940 sq k-i Engine 120 utII Wing Span 77 WeIght 85-95 lbs Wing Area 860 sq n EngIne 120 Two shots Electric Seniorita conversion Removable paper windshield used cover front opening obtain experimental flight data discussed column same plane power system presented two-part feature Model Aviation July August 1991 literature products include wing design airfoil editing functions plus some shapes useful fuselage developmentie cross section/former design Im planning use and/or other programs Ive recently mentioned some new Electric designs near future Anyway Chuck friendly guy seems very what does very willing help out can tell very quick respond letters inquiry everyone discussion modeling software under way RCM Don Edberg RCMs Soaring columnist has extensive detailed software info October 92 February 93 issues promises third installment future issue Don heavily soaring much discussion fully applicable modeling general Don reviews some software Ive already mentioned plus other software Im familiar discussion far detailed Im able include column reasonsspace being dominant Also hes working much longer Finally regular readers now fully aware Im very much involved love-hate relationship PC continue offer help situation Thank franldy sometimes think may beyond help What amounts Im very interested modeling applications computerssuch aboveI absolutely positively hate complex unintuitive PC/DOS system software written PC/DOS about easy use much fun notching wing ribs hatchet What gratifying its just meevidently readers feel similarly July August 91 issues MA presented details own Electric conversion Sig Seniorita kit article set has brought lots reader reaction since plenty good flying being reported reader has two em simple airplane continues day favorites Anyway part how-to article happened mention accidentally damaged windshield material during installation simply omitted temporarilyso could fly plane omission caused plane have huge gaping hole up front wind shield should have resulted lots extra beyond planned cooling air flowing battery compartment also resulted much drag would otherwise case model speculated such effect would probably small because model slow-flying plane might also add Seniorita now has logged well over 300 flights way Well turns out reader sorta took task Electric club newsletter unintended gaping drag hole friendly way coursebut did set thinking began wonder just what would effect rather unaerodynamic fuselage shape order address curiosity devised experiment wherein could fly plane fieldreplaceable paper windshield flight fueled carefully metered charge plane flown specific oval pattern around field till charge ran out Flight times recorded takeoff landing whole process witnessed several club members weekend morning October Specifically following some warm-up flights same pack charged 25 ampere-minutes plane flown full throttle 10 test flights results FLIGHT TIME 1137 2139 3135 4132 5137 6132 7136 8139 9140 10140 Does anyone care guess flights Ill tell odd-numbered Continued page 98 Get FjV guide tailored fit needs Radio Control Buyers Guide 16th Edition Get R/C product source thats tuned needs Radio Control Buyers Guide 16th Edition handy reference guide thousands products facet R/C modeling Radio Control Buyers Guide covers R/C hobbies including planes helicopters cars monster trucks boats engines radios field accessories s p k years guide custom tailored fit requests finished creations allcolor Showcase sections greater number how-to articles Plus new companies expanded line entry level cars competition level trucks make guide R/C reference youve waiting Get R/C guide perfect fitthe Radio Control Buyers Guide Available November 1992 #12110$1195 Look book local hobby shop call toll free 800-533-6644 24 hours day Please have credit card ready Fax 414-796-0126 Outside US Canada call 414-796-8776 Include postage handling US $300 outside US add 18% mm $400 Wisconsin residents add 5% sales tax total Canadian orders add 70/ GST total Payable US funds Prices availability subject change Dept X0598 21027 Crossroads Circle PO Box 1612 Waukesha WI 53187-1 612 Dept X0598 Kaimbach Publishing Co RC ElectricslKopski Continued page 95 flights made large gaping drag hole admit dont know flight speed much different flight timeon averagesure wasnt Im interpreting mean real drag difference small place no noticeable load difference power system Now just no misunder standing plane would really look much better intended clear windshield place again feel toss-up results above caused entirely relatively slow flight speed particular BALSA WOOD STICK onSO283/328348 3/3213/161118 3/3223/81318 3/32/3/4OS03 I/S4248 1/821/80312 8/26I428. 5/181387 118 planeeven full power certainly lacking power Remember drag increases rapidly speed dont anyone think same results would present faster models Theres lot said clean designs besides clean quiet flight Electric affords As another column comes conclusion want thank readers took time trouble send seasons greetings daughters during just-past holiday Please understand meand did have opportunity return kind please take offense think BALSA TRAILING EDGE TAPERED AILERON STOCK BALSA TRIANGLES BAlSA BWCKA 2134416 WING SKINS 101838421/16315 207522438/38376 CONTEST BALSA CUT PROM 4-6IB STOCK 3624w BIRCH PLYWOOD 1742212238201 LIGHT PLY BALSA SHEETS NATIONAL BALSA PPING/HANDLING 8500 PER ORDER USA ONLY ADDITIONAL FREIONT cHAROES OUTSIDE USA WILL APPLY 97 CHEROKEE DRIVE SPRINGFIELD6 MA 91109 WE ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS MONEY ORDERS AND COD PHONE 413-796-1925 ADD 8400 FOR COD MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENCES ADD 5% HOURS 800 AM TO 800PM EST 7 OAYS WEEK TAX 2% OFF ON ALL PRE PAID ORDERS kindness unappreciated thank again conclude Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply Happy Quiet Springtime Electric Landings Everyone 0* Lost Hills/Naught Continued paqe 90 model seemed glide bit faster circle bit tighter previous flights did 393 could tell after first couple circles just wasnt going said Ken Gil Morris 438 Ken Phair 430 Bob Gutai also 430 few seconds short Roger Simpson flew bit later round others overcame some minor trim/launch problems post picture-perfect flight 485 seconds top flyoff honors Upon learning ended years frustration made team burst tears joy still evident accepted congratulations team photos taken clear-cut baffle final spot between New Yorks Ed Keck Californias Ken Happersett timing foul-up Kecks flight left flight time subject question appeared two flight timers strayed wrong model resulting two flight times Keck Meanwhile Happersett felt own flight time errorthat model aloft longer Keckshe filed protest whole situation could reviewed appeared lower Kecks times sufficient team spot refly ruled Keck won refly narrow margin machinations twists turns whole protest subsequent decision will covered detail later timeperhaps Duration column now suffice say original FlC team remained intact Keck has now completed transition world-class RC Pattern Pylon Racing flier what calls challenging world big-time FiC dramatic end 31/2 days quality competition whole contest well-organized well-administered avoid offending anyone name might omit instead offer general thank gave time run Finals look forward seeing eastern site rumor Palm Bay Florida 1994 498 Model Aviation OM SIZES AVAIlABLE MI RAIhA II hhA GRADE ALL BAlSA SHEETS SANDED TO CLONE TOLERANCES R/C BEGINNERS hobby loses about half its potential fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT IIIEJR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULT lust some ml advertised trainers impossible average beginner solo seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-off new student quite unnecessary YOU COULD 5010 YOUR FIRST TIME UP Thanks extensive trainer flighttesting ever conducted hobby can now know advance ones fly slow hands oft stable easy enough Grandma1 just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label Send $350 plus 52 postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF A/C TRAINERS Over 40 currently available train ers evaluated including ARFs Also grades easeof-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening1 candid enlight ening time-saving money-saving frustrationsparing R/C publication have ever readl Send Check money order 10 Jim Waterman 3818 Deerfield San AntonIo TX 78218 BRASS HARDWARE LID WILL STORE 2 TRANSMITTERS THREE SLIDE OUT DRAWERS ALSO INCLUDED CONTROL PANEL FUEL PUMP GAL FUEL BOTTLE 1 2V RECHARGABLE NO MAINTENANCE BATTERY ACTUAL SIZE 16 x 16 x 11/4 Send Check Money Order $16995 0 Shipping & Handling NORTHWEST HOBBY TECHNOLOGIES 322 F St S2E Auburn WA 98002 206 939-0884
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/05
Page Numbers: 93, 94, 95, 98
ATTENTION KRC 92 ATTENDEES John Hickey meet CD has informed quality charger left flight line following meet close Sunday September 20 1992 Also three transmitters could found days end missing charger find actually packed transmitters go home brought look alike dont please contact John Hickey 1624 Maple Ave Hatfield PA 19440 call 215 368-8965 Electric Connection Service month introduces Brad Baylor 7701 Willowbrook Rd Fairfax Station VA 22039-2127 Tel 703 323-4768 Brad has regular attendee KRC meets years belongs Northern Virginia RC Club club has membership about 300 Brad Electric flier Ive seen Brad fly planes very convincing performerswhich makes hard understand E-pilots club Anyway Brad interested finding others nearby Electric persuasion Please get touch Brad tell im Bob sent ya Several new products services interest have appeared recent months First up new charger accessory IR ADIO CONTROL other above-named Brad Baylor 1992 Brad formed company called Baylor Electric Products BEP offers its first product BEP MicroPeaker seen Brad use demo KRC 92 recently got up running myself plan have detail future now let just tell MicroPeaker small micro processor-controlled attachment very popular Astro 112 DC/DC Constant Current Charger similar chargers easily installed hooked up converts such chargers peak-detecting ones MicroPeaker sells $6995 plus shipping can obtain literature writing Brad address provided above can tell BEP data sheet nicely written instructions come MicroPeaker thorough informative addition physical con struction product definitely among finest Ive seen electronic assemblies Quite coincidentally about same time received new MicroPeaker also received announcement Astro Flight new version venerable Model 1 12a 1 l2PK As may have already guessed peak-detecting version addition charger has upgraded handle up 36 cells now includes cooling fan same announcement came word model 11 OA charger has Old-Timers always Electric favorites Al Veagle original FAI 40-powered Senior Playboy could fool anyone Whizpurr presented September 1992 until power-up Take close look ModelAirplane News Al both flew geared cobalt underneath Unidentified plane KRC interested large ownercould please get touch Electrics should check out MAN article ELECTRICS aded 12 16 cells Also Astro has several new videosincluding ones 92 KRC Electric Fly Astro Champs Other new items include formal announcement 90 cobalt prototypes flown KRC other motors Price delivery info available writing new motor has announced AVEOX Inc PO Box 1287 Agoura Hills CA 91376-1287 Tel 818 597-8915 According literature Ive seen motor has approximate physical dimensions 540-size car motor thats similarity ends First off brushless motor Thats right No brushes raised eyebrows and/or may now checking issue date magazineit May April Anyway AVEOX has adapted brushless technology new application area Brushless motors have around long time generally used lowpower applications Now availability modern electronic devicesparticularly power MOSFETthe brushless motor has become practical high-power applications such flight motors according David Palombo AVEOX President May1993 93 Local full-scale pilot Eric Lunger took photographic overview 92 KRC meet What see 200 vehicles 400 Electrics 910 feet flight line fliS IS raa yior ni nie meei wiin 40-motivated Vortexman model both great fliers Eye-catching Mono Kote color scheme Brad man behind BEP MicroPeaker discussed text Goldberg Ultimate Cowl/Wheel Pants Wing Sldnning Video Desaflo IIGoldberg Extra 300 Wing Span 68 5 WeIgfrW 8 5-95 lbs Cowl/Wheel Pants NH] 615 455-0735 Unlike motors familiar new motor has windings motor housing rather rotating armature armature now has permanent magnets attached rather latter being part housing assembly windings three-phase driven special motor controller also acts speed control motor said attain maximum efficiency 93%about 15% other motors largely because lack power loss associated conven tional brushes commutators course absence latter parts also means theres much wear out theres far less motor heating well Also theres no brush sparking airborne radio has happier environment too six-ounce Please send $100 Catalog _ k nr 1 215 Bi Spnns Avenue ahoma TN 37388 motor capable ourpurting 200 watts As writing first week January 93 motor lists $14995 associated required controller $29995 Other motor sizes under development can request literature address above Next new service especially Electric modeler has announced Arm-A-Sure Corp PO Box 1591 Lake Oswego OR 97035 folks offer shaft-straightening service using precision machine practices work bent shafts know folks try unbend damaged shafts hand often too successful results motor vibration Thats service may much better service available FAX 615 455-0677 $16much less replacement cost new armature cobalt motor Its officially over nse plate contest Announced nearly 11/2 years ago contest brought five Electricdedicated vanity plate submissionsfewer expected viable response nonetheless Photographs will shown future column readers can let know favorites winning license plate gets Todays Hobbies Skyvolt kit As say stay tuned Computers E-modeling continues month offerings First up announcement bulletin board service John Moonan Groton Massachusetts John flies Electric SYSOP 495th R/C Squadron Bulletin Board System board offers forums sorts modeling specifics including electricpowered RC aircraft operates 24 hours day seven days week 508 448-3483 BBS supports VT100 Emulation has settings 2400 Baud 8 Data Bits 1 Stop Bit No Parity can also reach John 43 Paquawket Path Groton MA 01450 call 508 448-2415 evenings Next design softwareof interest because E-fliers scratch builders also scratch designers Ive recently playing software Chuck Anderson PO Box 305 Tullahoma TN 37388 can send Chuck SASE 94 Model Aviation 0 Extra 300 Wing Span 62 WeIght 95-100 lbs Wing Area 965q Engine 60 Fresh Aire U Wing Span 68 WeIght 85-95 lbs Wing Area 90 sq k-i EnrIe 120 re Wing Span 66 WeIght 85-90 lbs Wing Area 940 sq k-i Engine 120 utII Wing Span 77 WeIght 85-95 lbs Wing Area 860 sq n EngIne 120 Two shots Electric Seniorita conversion Removable paper windshield used cover front opening obtain experimental flight data discussed column same plane power system presented two-part feature Model Aviation July August 1991 literature products include wing design airfoil editing functions plus some shapes useful fuselage developmentie cross section/former design Im planning use and/or other programs Ive recently mentioned some new Electric designs near future Anyway Chuck friendly guy seems very what does very willing help out can tell very quick respond letters inquiry everyone discussion modeling software under way RCM Don Edberg RCMs Soaring columnist has extensive detailed software info October 92 February 93 issues promises third installment future issue Don heavily soaring much discussion fully applicable modeling general Don reviews some software Ive already mentioned plus other software Im familiar discussion far detailed Im able include column reasonsspace being dominant Also hes working much longer Finally regular readers now fully aware Im very much involved love-hate relationship PC continue offer help situation Thank franldy sometimes think may beyond help What amounts Im very interested modeling applications computerssuch aboveI absolutely positively hate complex unintuitive PC/DOS system software written PC/DOS about easy use much fun notching wing ribs hatchet What gratifying its just meevidently readers feel similarly July August 91 issues MA presented details own Electric conversion Sig Seniorita kit article set has brought lots reader reaction since plenty good flying being reported reader has two em simple airplane continues day favorites Anyway part how-to article happened mention accidentally damaged windshield material during installation simply omitted temporarilyso could fly plane omission caused plane have huge gaping hole up front wind shield should have resulted lots extra beyond planned cooling air flowing battery compartment also resulted much drag would otherwise case model speculated such effect would probably small because model slow-flying plane might also add Seniorita now has logged well over 300 flights way Well turns out reader sorta took task Electric club newsletter unintended gaping drag hole friendly way coursebut did set thinking began wonder just what would effect rather unaerodynamic fuselage shape order address curiosity devised experiment wherein could fly plane fieldreplaceable paper windshield flight fueled carefully metered charge plane flown specific oval pattern around field till charge ran out Flight times recorded takeoff landing whole process witnessed several club members weekend morning October Specifically following some warm-up flights same pack charged 25 ampere-minutes plane flown full throttle 10 test flights results FLIGHT TIME 1137 2139 3135 4132 5137 6132 7136 8139 9140 10140 Does anyone care guess flights Ill tell odd-numbered Continued page 98 Get FjV guide tailored fit needs Radio Control Buyers Guide 16th Edition Get R/C product source thats tuned needs Radio Control Buyers Guide 16th Edition handy reference guide thousands products facet R/C modeling Radio Control Buyers Guide covers R/C hobbies including planes helicopters cars monster trucks boats engines radios field accessories s p k years guide custom tailored fit requests finished creations allcolor Showcase sections greater number how-to articles Plus new companies expanded line entry level cars competition level trucks make guide R/C reference youve waiting Get R/C guide perfect fitthe Radio Control Buyers Guide Available November 1992 #12110$1195 Look book local hobby shop call toll free 800-533-6644 24 hours day Please have credit card ready Fax 414-796-0126 Outside US Canada call 414-796-8776 Include postage handling US $300 outside US add 18% mm $400 Wisconsin residents add 5% sales tax total Canadian orders add 70/ GST total Payable US funds Prices availability subject change Dept X0598 21027 Crossroads Circle PO Box 1612 Waukesha WI 53187-1 612 Dept X0598 Kaimbach Publishing Co RC ElectricslKopski Continued page 95 flights made large gaping drag hole admit dont know flight speed much different flight timeon averagesure wasnt Im interpreting mean real drag difference small place no noticeable load difference power system Now just no misunder standing plane would really look much better intended clear windshield place again feel toss-up results above caused entirely relatively slow flight speed particular BALSA WOOD STICK onSO283/328348 3/3213/161118 3/3223/81318 3/32/3/4OS03 I/S4248 1/821/80312 8/26I428. 5/181387 118 planeeven full power certainly lacking power Remember drag increases rapidly speed dont anyone think same results would present faster models Theres lot said clean designs besides clean quiet flight Electric affords As another column comes conclusion want thank readers took time trouble send seasons greetings daughters during just-past holiday Please understand meand did have opportunity return kind please take offense think BALSA TRAILING EDGE TAPERED AILERON STOCK BALSA TRIANGLES BAlSA BWCKA 2134416 WING SKINS 101838421/16315 207522438/38376 CONTEST BALSA CUT PROM 4-6IB STOCK 3624w BIRCH PLYWOOD 1742212238201 LIGHT PLY BALSA SHEETS NATIONAL BALSA PPING/HANDLING 8500 PER ORDER USA ONLY ADDITIONAL FREIONT cHAROES OUTSIDE USA WILL APPLY 97 CHEROKEE DRIVE SPRINGFIELD6 MA 91109 WE ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS MONEY ORDERS AND COD PHONE 413-796-1925 ADD 8400 FOR COD MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENCES ADD 5% HOURS 800 AM TO 800PM EST 7 OAYS WEEK TAX 2% OFF ON ALL PRE PAID ORDERS kindness unappreciated thank again conclude Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply Happy Quiet Springtime Electric Landings Everyone 0* Lost Hills/Naught Continued paqe 90 model seemed glide bit faster circle bit tighter previous flights did 393 could tell after first couple circles just wasnt going said Ken Gil Morris 438 Ken Phair 430 Bob Gutai also 430 few seconds short Roger Simpson flew bit later round others overcame some minor trim/launch problems post picture-perfect flight 485 seconds top flyoff honors Upon learning ended years frustration made team burst tears joy still evident accepted congratulations team photos taken clear-cut baffle final spot between New Yorks Ed Keck Californias Ken Happersett timing foul-up Kecks flight left flight time subject question appeared two flight timers strayed wrong model resulting two flight times Keck Meanwhile Happersett felt own flight time errorthat model aloft longer Keckshe filed protest whole situation could reviewed appeared lower Kecks times sufficient team spot refly ruled Keck won refly narrow margin machinations twists turns whole protest subsequent decision will covered detail later timeperhaps Duration column now suffice say original FlC team remained intact Keck has now completed transition world-class RC Pattern Pylon Racing flier what calls challenging world big-time FiC dramatic end 31/2 days quality competition whole contest well-organized well-administered avoid offending anyone name might omit instead offer general thank gave time run Finals look forward seeing eastern site rumor Palm Bay Florida 1994 498 Model Aviation OM SIZES AVAIlABLE MI RAIhA II hhA GRADE ALL BAlSA SHEETS SANDED TO CLONE TOLERANCES R/C BEGINNERS hobby loses about half its potential fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT IIIEJR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULT lust some ml advertised trainers impossible average beginner solo seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-off new student quite unnecessary YOU COULD 5010 YOUR FIRST TIME UP Thanks extensive trainer flighttesting ever conducted hobby can now know advance ones fly slow hands oft stable easy enough Grandma1 just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label Send $350 plus 52 postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF A/C TRAINERS Over 40 currently available train ers evaluated including ARFs Also grades easeof-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening1 candid enlight ening time-saving money-saving frustrationsparing R/C publication have ever readl Send Check money order 10 Jim Waterman 3818 Deerfield San AntonIo TX 78218 BRASS HARDWARE LID WILL STORE 2 TRANSMITTERS THREE SLIDE OUT DRAWERS ALSO INCLUDED CONTROL PANEL FUEL PUMP GAL FUEL BOTTLE 1 2V RECHARGABLE NO MAINTENANCE BATTERY ACTUAL SIZE 16 x 16 x 11/4 Send Check Money Order $16995 0 Shipping & Handling NORTHWEST HOBBY TECHNOLOGIES 322 F St S2E Auburn WA 98002 206 939-0884