I R ADIOCONTROL DEBUT Welcome first Model Aviation column covering RC combat new AMA Event No 704 RC WW II Combat Let start out saying since No 704 event its infancy lot questions answered about first issue Im going address safety cliche say future aeromodeling whole depends modeling community promoting aspects model aviation safe enjoyable manner hobbyists linked together manner whether personally enjoy radio control control line free flight Despite difference may have modeling interest share common rule Nobody has fun somebody gets hurt An unsafe practice hurts us ways First obvious physical way resulting somebody getting injured Second image modelers becomes tarnished did Goodyear blimp received its rude introduction RC modeling couple years ago Regardless differences may perceive modeling nonmodeling public group modelers because shared image some modelers have expressed safety concerns about idea RC combat Now Youre Talking. Model Aviation August 92 Mr Fred Stetter voices concern over RC models used some sort haphazard combat going errantly off some potential damage comments should well taken especially since can apply errant RC model should made clear start however combat described event presented AMA rule books section 704 event encompasses set rules designed permit competition safe enjoyable format Like RC racing events also have deal number fast model aircraft limited space number safety precautions have built rules key safety factors weight restriction placed model low weight limits 22-pound maximum single-engine model 25 pounds max imum twin established ensure design would unsurvivable case midair collision Simply put planes designed fall apart fall down no place event 704 durable model Complementing fall-apart-and-falldown philosophy establishment safety zone 150 feet wide separating borders events airspace COMBAT est spectator safeguards along others event rules designed promote safe operation event good deal effort has gone safety considerations event 704 good deal effort has put forth number clubs flying non-AMA RC combat events keep meets safe enjoyable Fliers choosing ignore safety rules using overweight durable models some cases flying real thought safety considerations condoned tolerated US combat organization supporting event 704 Such modelers may also direct violation AMA Safety Code issue agree Mr Stetter completely might sound surprising some responsibility modeler malntain safe modeling practices Some modelers fear having AMA event will encourage reckless unorganized combat flying fact RC combat being flown today has flown years hope existence AMA event combat will coalesce small unconnected groups throughout US lead adoption universally flown scale nonscale events having common set safety rules safety rules safety checklist used event 704 present strict regimen Sunday flier normally has deal developed just make things tough fliers interested RC combat developed help keep us focused big picture big picture always remember nobody has fun somebody gets hurt welcome comments criticisms suggestions ideas improving RC combats safety rules may have may reached writing address given header box very beginning column some other issues about new event 704 single question am asked often can get kits plans So far few kits being produced pair small companies have popped up produce kits designed 704 event Progressive Miniature Aviation 214 North Goldenrod Rd A-16 Orlando FL 32807 Tel [407] 382-8646 kitting Tom Strykers P-S lD Messerschmitt Bf-109E designs featured Model Airplane News May 1992 Tom Parchment PMA plans add least two kits future already has plans available scratch builder P-40 Zero Ziggys Originals 3822 Hoover Dr #4 Madison WI 53714 Tel [608] 249-4480 has cut-foam wing-and-fuselage kits sheet balsa tail very reasonable price contain everything hardware needed Kurt Ziggy Ziegler has released Spitfire Messerschmitt Bf-109 promises Corsair Zero future plans couple long-established companies have plan have soon some kits suitable event 704 Royal Products 790 W Tennessee Aye Denver CO 80223 Tel [303] 778-7711 makes Spitfire Mustang /2A size some fliers have modified use event 704 House Balsa 10101 Yucca Rd Adelanto CA 92301 Tel [619] 246-6426 plans reintroduction its P-S lD Bf-109E kits Like Royal kits although models werent designed event may modified use plans scene Ive impressed two things first different plans available second experienced modelers have never scratch-built brave-hearted few build plans up best bet contact Gus Morfis 4709 Green Meadows 92 Model Aviation Hardwick CD Richmond Indiana RC WW II Combat meets shows oft German Me-i 09 fighter Terry Garrett scratch-built Russian MiG-3 recent Richmond Indiana RC WW II Combat meet Ave Torrance CA 90505 Tel [310] 378-5679 has dogfighters designed event 704 Gus currently offers bakers dozen designs including following Ki-61 Ki-100 P-40C P-38 Spitfire Zero FW-190 D Ta-152C Typhoon F8F MC-202 LA-S Soviet stable ever-present P-51D Bf-109 although Gus drew Bf-109 G model Gus admits Typhoon P-38 may able meet weight limitations 704 rules decided introduce sport modelers because liked designs Several other plans 1A2-scale have published some diehard contestants have drawn up own plans Id like close out first column thanking interest support askingeven beggingfor some black-and-white photographs sent inclusion future columns Please send home address given beginning column will try best return photos Goodbye now until next time Remember check 6 lying TodaylMyors Continued page 76 Battery design condition big variables particularly exceed bC discharge rate lOC means dumping charge rate [amps] 10 times one-hour capacity marked cell As example lOC l200-mAh pack 12 amp-hours 12 amps see chart electric helicopter dumps charge about 20C Its high intolerable other hand WACO setup dumps about 70C eats batteries on-board battery weight criterion both cases difference F3E has climbed out sight 30 seconds Im going using excessively high current very long during run However prefer see helicopter hover least five minutes Sport fliers stiff-wing airplanes use propellers drain on-board power pack rate 20C 30C expect battery pack last about year Some batteries tolerate high discharge rates better others battery has diameter similar its length usually tolerates high discharge rates better slender like pencil coin opposite discharging charging force batterys chemistry reverse itself takes patience general want charge power packs rate less 3C will get job done 20 minutes Thats showed chart One-hour rates better C/l0 charge necessary after four five flights rebalance cell capacities Hand Selected Fiberglass Cowl Complete Plans Parts Hand Cut Instruction Manual Photo Page Model Andy ot Australia order kits call 1-800-327-7198 catalog fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% State Sales Tax BALSA WORKBOARD RESISTS WARPING DS TRUE LASTING 2 SIZES AVAI LB LEAdd $475 per board shipping & handling WB3O 36x14x 1AIDAO $2098 VVU 398 Visa MasterCard money order check PAUL K GUILLOW INC PO Box 229 Wakefield MA 01880 617-245-5255 April 1993 93 typical 45 will turn 13-6 over 10000 get 3 minutes oz & idle well below 2000 UNLEASH POWER WITHIN DIESELIZE its AWESOME Bigger Engine Wont Fit r er Props r Economy Noise lowplugs Lowldle Ask poor local dealer call complete catalom soad sell-addressed 75C stamped #10 eavelopo SS0U crodited 1st order DAVIS DIESEL DEVDOPMENT ox 141 erd CT 08490 871-1010 AND BOLD DeH Beaver 96 15 lbs
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/04
Page Numbers: 92, 93
I R ADIOCONTROL DEBUT Welcome first Model Aviation column covering RC combat new AMA Event No 704 RC WW II Combat Let start out saying since No 704 event its infancy lot questions answered about first issue Im going address safety cliche say future aeromodeling whole depends modeling community promoting aspects model aviation safe enjoyable manner hobbyists linked together manner whether personally enjoy radio control control line free flight Despite difference may have modeling interest share common rule Nobody has fun somebody gets hurt An unsafe practice hurts us ways First obvious physical way resulting somebody getting injured Second image modelers becomes tarnished did Goodyear blimp received its rude introduction RC modeling couple years ago Regardless differences may perceive modeling nonmodeling public group modelers because shared image some modelers have expressed safety concerns about idea RC combat Now Youre Talking. Model Aviation August 92 Mr Fred Stetter voices concern over RC models used some sort haphazard combat going errantly off some potential damage comments should well taken especially since can apply errant RC model should made clear start however combat described event presented AMA rule books section 704 event encompasses set rules designed permit competition safe enjoyable format Like RC racing events also have deal number fast model aircraft limited space number safety precautions have built rules key safety factors weight restriction placed model low weight limits 22-pound maximum single-engine model 25 pounds max imum twin established ensure design would unsurvivable case midair collision Simply put planes designed fall apart fall down no place event 704 durable model Complementing fall-apart-and-falldown philosophy establishment safety zone 150 feet wide separating borders events airspace COMBAT est spectator safeguards along others event rules designed promote safe operation event good deal effort has gone safety considerations event 704 good deal effort has put forth number clubs flying non-AMA RC combat events keep meets safe enjoyable Fliers choosing ignore safety rules using overweight durable models some cases flying real thought safety considerations condoned tolerated US combat organization supporting event 704 Such modelers may also direct violation AMA Safety Code issue agree Mr Stetter completely might sound surprising some responsibility modeler malntain safe modeling practices Some modelers fear having AMA event will encourage reckless unorganized combat flying fact RC combat being flown today has flown years hope existence AMA event combat will coalesce small unconnected groups throughout US lead adoption universally flown scale nonscale events having common set safety rules safety rules safety checklist used event 704 present strict regimen Sunday flier normally has deal developed just make things tough fliers interested RC combat developed help keep us focused big picture big picture always remember nobody has fun somebody gets hurt welcome comments criticisms suggestions ideas improving RC combats safety rules may have may reached writing address given header box very beginning column some other issues about new event 704 single question am asked often can get kits plans So far few kits being produced pair small companies have popped up produce kits designed 704 event Progressive Miniature Aviation 214 North Goldenrod Rd A-16 Orlando FL 32807 Tel [407] 382-8646 kitting Tom Strykers P-S lD Messerschmitt Bf-109E designs featured Model Airplane News May 1992 Tom Parchment PMA plans add least two kits future already has plans available scratch builder P-40 Zero Ziggys Originals 3822 Hoover Dr #4 Madison WI 53714 Tel [608] 249-4480 has cut-foam wing-and-fuselage kits sheet balsa tail very reasonable price contain everything hardware needed Kurt Ziggy Ziegler has released Spitfire Messerschmitt Bf-109 promises Corsair Zero future plans couple long-established companies have plan have soon some kits suitable event 704 Royal Products 790 W Tennessee Aye Denver CO 80223 Tel [303] 778-7711 makes Spitfire Mustang /2A size some fliers have modified use event 704 House Balsa 10101 Yucca Rd Adelanto CA 92301 Tel [619] 246-6426 plans reintroduction its P-S lD Bf-109E kits Like Royal kits although models werent designed event may modified use plans scene Ive impressed two things first different plans available second experienced modelers have never scratch-built brave-hearted few build plans up best bet contact Gus Morfis 4709 Green Meadows 92 Model Aviation Hardwick CD Richmond Indiana RC WW II Combat meets shows oft German Me-i 09 fighter Terry Garrett scratch-built Russian MiG-3 recent Richmond Indiana RC WW II Combat meet Ave Torrance CA 90505 Tel [310] 378-5679 has dogfighters designed event 704 Gus currently offers bakers dozen designs including following Ki-61 Ki-100 P-40C P-38 Spitfire Zero FW-190 D Ta-152C Typhoon F8F MC-202 LA-S Soviet stable ever-present P-51D Bf-109 although Gus drew Bf-109 G model Gus admits Typhoon P-38 may able meet weight limitations 704 rules decided introduce sport modelers because liked designs Several other plans 1A2-scale have published some diehard contestants have drawn up own plans Id like close out first column thanking interest support askingeven beggingfor some black-and-white photographs sent inclusion future columns Please send home address given beginning column will try best return photos Goodbye now until next time Remember check 6 lying TodaylMyors Continued page 76 Battery design condition big variables particularly exceed bC discharge rate lOC means dumping charge rate [amps] 10 times one-hour capacity marked cell As example lOC l200-mAh pack 12 amp-hours 12 amps see chart electric helicopter dumps charge about 20C Its high intolerable other hand WACO setup dumps about 70C eats batteries on-board battery weight criterion both cases difference F3E has climbed out sight 30 seconds Im going using excessively high current very long during run However prefer see helicopter hover least five minutes Sport fliers stiff-wing airplanes use propellers drain on-board power pack rate 20C 30C expect battery pack last about year Some batteries tolerate high discharge rates better others battery has diameter similar its length usually tolerates high discharge rates better slender like pencil coin opposite discharging charging force batterys chemistry reverse itself takes patience general want charge power packs rate less 3C will get job done 20 minutes Thats showed chart One-hour rates better C/l0 charge necessary after four five flights rebalance cell capacities Hand Selected Fiberglass Cowl Complete Plans Parts Hand Cut Instruction Manual Photo Page Model Andy ot Australia order kits call 1-800-327-7198 catalog fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% State Sales Tax BALSA WORKBOARD RESISTS WARPING DS TRUE LASTING 2 SIZES AVAI LB LEAdd $475 per board shipping & handling WB3O 36x14x 1AIDAO $2098 VVU 398 Visa MasterCard money order check PAUL K GUILLOW INC PO Box 229 Wakefield MA 01880 617-245-5255 April 1993 93 typical 45 will turn 13-6 over 10000 get 3 minutes oz & idle well below 2000 UNLEASH POWER WITHIN DIESELIZE its AWESOME Bigger Engine Wont Fit r er Props r Economy Noise lowplugs Lowldle Ask poor local dealer call complete catalom soad sell-addressed 75C stamped #10 eavelopo SS0U crodited 1st order DAVIS DIESEL DEVDOPMENT ox 141 erd CT 08490 871-1010 AND BOLD DeH Beaver 96 15 lbs