RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS THE JULY AND AUGUST 1991 columns announced License Plate Contest encourage readers design install Electricpromoting vanity plates family wheels contest open photo submissions until December 31 1992 Entries judged reader vote popular won Todays Hobbies Skyvolt kit Five license plate photos appeared August 93 column Reader votes tallied until October 30 1993a few weeks ago write Reader response trickled less steadily during allowed time period clear winner did finally emerge FLY-E winning modeler non other Charlie Sylvia Mr CS Flight Systems himself Middleboro MA interesting because Connie Sylvia won original January 1990 Model Aviation cover Skyvolts 1990 KRC Electric Fly raffle Okay Charlie chance catch up Connie happy Skyvolting both sincere thank everyone participated contest readers have written over years expressing satisfaction Skyvolt Ive seen including scaled-up versions fly local meets year something special caught attention KRC several Skyvolts present some reflected common misinterpretation design intent Having noticed talked modelers involved began wonder perhaps other builders same experience Im taking opportunity clarify construction point Electric designs have cooling airflow scheme designed fuselage help keep motor battery temperatures rising higher need such effects illustrated January 1994 column case Skyvolt air intake located structural scoop under motor mount plate airflow directed back through motor speed control compartment bottom battery compartment motor pack installed shown plans airflow continues up through battery through cell intersections out aft part fuselage airstream carries away motor speed control battery heat Some modelers inadvertently bypassed intended air path design having gaping hole fuselage bottom reviewing plans have agree such interpretation possible particular landing gear mounting platea piece 1/16 plywoodis shown having its center cut out leaving ply frame purpose cutout remove unnecessary wood weight hole fuselage floor cutout area supposed covered cloth reinforcement material described article turn may covered final model covering material youve misinterpreted design intent described above just iron some covering material match whats already use presto Better appearance better cooling Early information two 1994 meets has just become available First up Annual Voltaires NY Electric Fun-Hy past years meet scheduled different times throughout summer now group has established fixed date third 82 Model Aviation Stinson before first flight scratch-built 85-inch-span C-130 Weighs 85 lb 20 14 Ah 8 x 6 four-blade props Skyvolt fuselage has no opening landing gear areathe text explains misinterpretation original plans Get R/C product source thats tuned needsthe Radio Control Buyers Guide 17th 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 acces sories tools Get R/C guide tailored fit needs Radio Control Buyers Guide 17th Edition d model5 e1evlO articles entry %fl7Panies corn~1 Care level trkOn years guide custom tailored fit requests finished creations all-color 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 #12127$1195 [v32][b-1-10-1-10]] Seno _______ copys tno Radio Control Buyers Guide 012127$11 95 *Enter total amount form Us coupon mail Kaimbach Potlishing Co Dept XD836 21027 Crossroads Circle PO Box 986 Waukesha WI 531 87-0986 loclude postage handling US add $300 4th class $450 UPS contloental US Canada add $500 other foreign add $1000 Wisconsin residents add 5% sales tax total Canadian orders add 7% GST total Poyahle US tunds Prices avab ahility sohiect change *Tntal Enclosec $__________________ Please include postage taxes Name IAddress ICito State Zip Credit Card # accent American Exyrons Im n 5151 MastorSard VISA Expiration Date________________ Phone # __________________ cinnni XD836 weekend July Details other date still development can contact Bill Griggs 206 State St Canastota NY 03032 Tel 315 697-8152 think fixed annual schedule great idea Last year inadvertent conflict between Voltaires meet Northern Connecticut Radio Control Club Electric Fun-Fly both meets suffered effects shared attendance encourage groups established meets home preferred annual date planning carefully cooperatively avoid regional conflicts modelers can benefit Isnt interesting see just much Electric has grown. extent now meet conflicts Now realistic date conflict one-timer right Wrong third weekend September also conflict between long-running KRC affair meet Kansas So what say meets far apart know some folks choose meet attend now rumor has 94 Kansas meet will held some other date want can attend both Now see what mean about Electric growth Planning Fifteenth Annual KRC Electric Fly underway big news will three-day affair addition traditional formal meet Saturday September 17 Sunday September 18 will full day evening Friday activities As past field will open informal flying Friday through courtesy Buc-Le Aerosportsmen club field used meet same time however will full-day Electric Symposium Quakertown Best Western Motor Inn meeting room just few miles field Symposium being organized Larry Sribnick SR Batteries Its scheduled 9 am 5 pm agenda rather impressive Continued page 93 April 1994 83 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 Ground end telemetry system receiverl Ken Stinsons C-130 takes off easily PW converter data box interface can maintain attitude author flew notebook PC DVMs middle model Awesome Radio Shack 273-105 Snap Together Ferrite Data Line Filter charger leads kills RFI radio receivers see text RO Electric/Kopski Continued page 83 Tentative topics/speakers include Shattering Electric Plight Myths Dave Baron MAN Prop/Motor Matching Selection Bob Kress Kress Jets Lost Foam Process Bob Hunt FM Electric Kit Design Ted Davey RCM/DSC Electronic Motor Control Systems John Mountjoy Charlie Spear RIC Report Electric Flight Telemetry Bob Kopski MA Electric Scale Design Keith Shaw High Performance Electric Soaring Tim Renaud Alitronics Composite Construction George Spar Aero Space Composites Micro Electric Eight Clyde Geist AMP Graphics Battery Pack Care Larry Snbnick SR Batteries course time included lunch questions/answers too looks interesting make reservations attend right away because seating limited attendance first-come first-served basis register just send $10 selfaddressed stamped envelope SR Batteries Box 287 Beilport NY 11713 will get detailed schedule admission Symposium chance door prizes Friday evening activity moves motel field second annual SR Batteries Night Fly commences dark around 7 pm 93 Night Fly huge success brought out 22 pilots four five times number spectators rain-threatening conditions believe years Night Fly will least double numbers because just much fun last time details will available SR KRC meet mailer About meet announcements Im always happy promote Electric meet column must have information well advance good calibration words being written December 21993 Get idea have found some things tend slide around rather easily carpeted rear floor minivanespeciaily smooth objects such plastic-cased chargers recently discovered problem can eliminated least greatly reduced simple THE WOODPECKERTM Pat Pond First Convertible Multi-Purpose Coveein5 Tool NOW YOU CAN COVER LIKE THE PROS No Bubbles Covering Looks Great Long After its Applied Film Over Film No Problem Steel Construction Made USA No Sags Works Iron-On Coverings No Need Use Any Prep Easy Use Real Breakthrough Covering Application Before beginning construction THE WOODPECKER" aerate ply & balsawood parts sands Micro-holes will allow glue penetrate wood creating super strong structure After completing aircraft THE WOODPECKER aerate ply & balsawood surfaces thousands Micro-holes will allow trapped gasses created heating covering material escape No outgassing means no bubbles sags covering stays put looks great long after tirst applied apply film over film .Simply convert THE WOODPECKER ever configuration desire 123 4 wheels ~~.Aerate primary covering iron smooth apply next film Its easy, NOTE Surface must free sanding dust prior covering Warning This toy...Keep out reach children See Hobby Dealer First Check/Money Order Directly UNIQUE MODEL PRODUCTS PO Box 2229 Lake Arrowhead CA 92352 vISA 800336-5602 Visa & M/C Accepted Shoot IC 0 LIGHTING SYSTEMS THE ORIGINALS. Still Best #RAM 01Programmable Flashing Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RAM 02Strobe Light Adj Rate 9V$1995 #RAM 03Landing Lights 48V$3995 CRAM 04Mars Rotating Beaoon Adj Rate 9V$1995 #RAM 05Marine Navigation Lights nonflashing 9V$1095 #RAM 06Sky Lights 18 Light Set 9V$2495 #RAM 14Big Airplane Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RAM 16Econo Landing Lights brightest 9V$1995 CRAM 23Real Strobe Light true zenon strobe 3V$2995 0 5EE YOUR DEALER 0 SEND STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR RAM INFO unavailable locally aend check money order full credit card info coat item plus 6400 $500 fcrelgnfor immediate shipment Include full address UPS sorry no 000 229A E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073 Sorry No CODs WANTED Ignition Model Engines 1930s 1950s Elf Baby Cyclone Brown Jr Ohisson Etc -ALSO Model Race Cars & Boats Any Parts Spark Plugs Etc Woody Bartelt 1301 W Lafayette Sturgis MI 49091 800-982-5464 616-665-9693 Dealer Inquiries invited. April 1994 93 addition local hardware store should stock self-adhesive rubberized antislip material used steps walkways make safer able buy some 3M brand bythe-foot another application found one-inch square material four corners SR Charger really put brakes sliding around no matter hard tried corner car same idea works well transmitters too suspect success could other things modelers haul field cant say will work equally kinds car carpet its easy inexpensive find out very useful Radio Shack part catalog #273-105 Snap Together Ferrite Core Data Line Filter item intended clamp around computer printer cables minimize RFI Radio Frequency Interference Its really split ferrite pipe plastic clamshell housing thats easy install remove cutting wiring having trouble several chargers well RS 232 cable notebook PC interfering telemetry receiver found installing part associated cables fixed everything discovered passing speed control receiver cable several times through ferrite fixed severe motor noise problem experimental installation have yet tried motor wires themselves Im going experiences umque undertakings Ive heard chargers getting nearby RC receivers radios TVs home potential family problem could severely curtail s hobby fun suspect ferrite would very effective cases Remember offending charger may require both input output leads though Id try latter first January issue just barely out write column Im getting immediate reader reaction Several readers have asked Im going offer how-to article telemetry system/application described issue planned did think readers would interested nitty gritty electronics involved would interested various applications results over time Perhaps Ive misjudged will plenty opportunity observe since hope offer results-type information SCRC cell discussion same issue prompted phone call Martin Bamert well known E-flyer robbe representative robbe has lots Electric goodies Martin told too burned some less-than-the-best SCRCs past also some good ones well As consequence working both good bad cells Martin discovered measurable physical difference between weight According Martin poorperforming SCRCs weighed 52 grams better ones weighed 54 grams immediately got out 14 own good bad SCRCs found good ones averaged 145 grams heavier others Imagine heavy stuff cell better seems perform thanks Martin useful insight Microprocessor-controlled speed controls have popping up over past year have several try out Im expecting few near future some future column should have lots good information share Since wont get much test flying next several winter months suspect reporting would happen till some later summer issue surging growth Electric large both causing supporting kind product proliferation its just limited speed controls can easily recall time too years ago hardly anything Electric market Now more its choices choices ciwices think thats just great happy note another column closes Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply Happy Electric Landings YOUR FIELD SNUF-LER muffler low cost easy install lightweight sound reducing muffler no performance penalty answer AMA muffler rule suggestions saving flying fields Meets AMA muffler rule suggestions 3 10 decIbels quieter stock muffler No power loss possible 300-500 RPM increase Improves engine idle s better fuel economy Easily attached 25-108 stock mufflers Heat corrosion resistant Black E coat finish No special adapters required WeIghs 35 oza Fits ASP BRAT ENVA FOX HP IRVINE K & B OS MAX ROYAL VS SUPER TIGRE mufflers available ynur hobby ahop ORDER DIRECT tar immediate shipment Check MO Visa MC CODSEND 25e STAMP accepted Add $2SOtor UPS S2Oofor COD 6% aalea laoFOR ADDITIONAL INFO L br Calit residentAND JTEC CATALOG 94 Model Aviation -FLERTM MUFFLER Patented $2495 CAT NO 8D0
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/04
Page Numbers: 82, 83, 93, 94
RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS THE JULY AND AUGUST 1991 columns announced License Plate Contest encourage readers design install Electricpromoting vanity plates family wheels contest open photo submissions until December 31 1992 Entries judged reader vote popular won Todays Hobbies Skyvolt kit Five license plate photos appeared August 93 column Reader votes tallied until October 30 1993a few weeks ago write Reader response trickled less steadily during allowed time period clear winner did finally emerge FLY-E winning modeler non other Charlie Sylvia Mr CS Flight Systems himself Middleboro MA interesting because Connie Sylvia won original January 1990 Model Aviation cover Skyvolts 1990 KRC Electric Fly raffle Okay Charlie chance catch up Connie happy Skyvolting both sincere thank everyone participated contest readers have written over years expressing satisfaction Skyvolt Ive seen including scaled-up versions fly local meets year something special caught attention KRC several Skyvolts present some reflected common misinterpretation design intent Having noticed talked modelers involved began wonder perhaps other builders same experience Im taking opportunity clarify construction point Electric designs have cooling airflow scheme designed fuselage help keep motor battery temperatures rising higher need such effects illustrated January 1994 column case Skyvolt air intake located structural scoop under motor mount plate airflow directed back through motor speed control compartment bottom battery compartment motor pack installed shown plans airflow continues up through battery through cell intersections out aft part fuselage airstream carries away motor speed control battery heat Some modelers inadvertently bypassed intended air path design having gaping hole fuselage bottom reviewing plans have agree such interpretation possible particular landing gear mounting platea piece 1/16 plywoodis shown having its center cut out leaving ply frame purpose cutout remove unnecessary wood weight hole fuselage floor cutout area supposed covered cloth reinforcement material described article turn may covered final model covering material youve misinterpreted design intent described above just iron some covering material match whats already use presto Better appearance better cooling Early information two 1994 meets has just become available First up Annual Voltaires NY Electric Fun-Hy past years meet scheduled different times throughout summer now group has established fixed date third 82 Model Aviation Stinson before first flight scratch-built 85-inch-span C-130 Weighs 85 lb 20 14 Ah 8 x 6 four-blade props Skyvolt fuselage has no opening landing gear areathe text explains misinterpretation original plans Get R/C product source thats tuned needsthe Radio Control Buyers Guide 17th 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 acces sories tools Get R/C guide tailored fit needs Radio Control Buyers Guide 17th Edition d model5 e1evlO articles entry %fl7Panies corn~1 Care level trkOn years guide custom tailored fit requests finished creations all-color 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 #12127$1195 [v32][b-1-10-1-10]] Seno _______ copys tno Radio Control Buyers Guide 012127$11 95 *Enter total amount form Us coupon mail Kaimbach Potlishing Co Dept XD836 21027 Crossroads Circle PO Box 986 Waukesha WI 531 87-0986 loclude postage handling US add $300 4th class $450 UPS contloental US Canada add $500 other foreign add $1000 Wisconsin residents add 5% sales tax total Canadian orders add 7% GST total Poyahle US tunds Prices avab ahility sohiect change *Tntal Enclosec $__________________ Please include postage taxes Name IAddress ICito State Zip Credit Card # accent American Exyrons Im n 5151 MastorSard VISA Expiration Date________________ Phone # __________________ cinnni XD836 weekend July Details other date still development can contact Bill Griggs 206 State St Canastota NY 03032 Tel 315 697-8152 think fixed annual schedule great idea Last year inadvertent conflict between Voltaires meet Northern Connecticut Radio Control Club Electric Fun-Fly both meets suffered effects shared attendance encourage groups established meets home preferred annual date planning carefully cooperatively avoid regional conflicts modelers can benefit Isnt interesting see just much Electric has grown. extent now meet conflicts Now realistic date conflict one-timer right Wrong third weekend September also conflict between long-running KRC affair meet Kansas So what say meets far apart know some folks choose meet attend now rumor has 94 Kansas meet will held some other date want can attend both Now see what mean about Electric growth Planning Fifteenth Annual KRC Electric Fly underway big news will three-day affair addition traditional formal meet Saturday September 17 Sunday September 18 will full day evening Friday activities As past field will open informal flying Friday through courtesy Buc-Le Aerosportsmen club field used meet same time however will full-day Electric Symposium Quakertown Best Western Motor Inn meeting room just few miles field Symposium being organized Larry Sribnick SR Batteries Its scheduled 9 am 5 pm agenda rather impressive Continued page 93 April 1994 83 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 Ground end telemetry system receiverl Ken Stinsons C-130 takes off easily PW converter data box interface can maintain attitude author flew notebook PC DVMs middle model Awesome Radio Shack 273-105 Snap Together Ferrite Data Line Filter charger leads kills RFI radio receivers see text RO Electric/Kopski Continued page 83 Tentative topics/speakers include Shattering Electric Plight Myths Dave Baron MAN Prop/Motor Matching Selection Bob Kress Kress Jets Lost Foam Process Bob Hunt FM Electric Kit Design Ted Davey RCM/DSC Electronic Motor Control Systems John Mountjoy Charlie Spear RIC Report Electric Flight Telemetry Bob Kopski MA Electric Scale Design Keith Shaw High Performance Electric Soaring Tim Renaud Alitronics Composite Construction George Spar Aero Space Composites Micro Electric Eight Clyde Geist AMP Graphics Battery Pack Care Larry Snbnick SR Batteries course time included lunch questions/answers too looks interesting make reservations attend right away because seating limited attendance first-come first-served basis register just send $10 selfaddressed stamped envelope SR Batteries Box 287 Beilport NY 11713 will get detailed schedule admission Symposium chance door prizes Friday evening activity moves motel field second annual SR Batteries Night Fly commences dark around 7 pm 93 Night Fly huge success brought out 22 pilots four five times number spectators rain-threatening conditions believe years Night Fly will least double numbers because just much fun last time details will available SR KRC meet mailer About meet announcements Im always happy promote Electric meet column must have information well advance good calibration words being written December 21993 Get idea have found some things tend slide around rather easily carpeted rear floor minivanespeciaily smooth objects such plastic-cased chargers recently discovered problem can eliminated least greatly reduced simple THE WOODPECKERTM Pat Pond First Convertible Multi-Purpose Coveein5 Tool NOW YOU CAN COVER LIKE THE PROS No Bubbles Covering Looks Great Long After its Applied Film Over Film No Problem Steel Construction Made USA No Sags Works Iron-On Coverings No Need Use Any Prep Easy Use Real Breakthrough Covering Application Before beginning construction THE WOODPECKER" aerate ply & balsawood parts sands Micro-holes will allow glue penetrate wood creating super strong structure After completing aircraft THE WOODPECKER aerate ply & balsawood surfaces thousands Micro-holes will allow trapped gasses created heating covering material escape No outgassing means no bubbles sags covering stays put looks great long after tirst applied apply film over film .Simply convert THE WOODPECKER ever configuration desire 123 4 wheels ~~.Aerate primary covering iron smooth apply next film Its easy, NOTE Surface must free sanding dust prior covering Warning This toy...Keep out reach children See Hobby Dealer First Check/Money Order Directly UNIQUE MODEL PRODUCTS PO Box 2229 Lake Arrowhead CA 92352 vISA 800336-5602 Visa & M/C Accepted Shoot IC 0 LIGHTING SYSTEMS THE ORIGINALS. Still Best #RAM 01Programmable Flashing Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RAM 02Strobe Light Adj Rate 9V$1995 #RAM 03Landing Lights 48V$3995 CRAM 04Mars Rotating Beaoon Adj Rate 9V$1995 #RAM 05Marine Navigation Lights nonflashing 9V$1095 #RAM 06Sky Lights 18 Light Set 9V$2495 #RAM 14Big Airplane Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RAM 16Econo Landing Lights brightest 9V$1995 CRAM 23Real Strobe Light true zenon strobe 3V$2995 0 5EE YOUR DEALER 0 SEND STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR RAM INFO unavailable locally aend check money order full credit card info coat item plus 6400 $500 fcrelgnfor immediate shipment Include full address UPS sorry no 000 229A E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073 Sorry No CODs WANTED Ignition Model Engines 1930s 1950s Elf Baby Cyclone Brown Jr Ohisson Etc -ALSO Model Race Cars & Boats Any Parts Spark Plugs Etc Woody Bartelt 1301 W Lafayette Sturgis MI 49091 800-982-5464 616-665-9693 Dealer Inquiries invited. April 1994 93 addition local hardware store should stock self-adhesive rubberized antislip material used steps walkways make safer able buy some 3M brand bythe-foot another application found one-inch square material four corners SR Charger really put brakes sliding around no matter hard tried corner car same idea works well transmitters too suspect success could other things modelers haul field cant say will work equally kinds car carpet its easy inexpensive find out very useful Radio Shack part catalog #273-105 Snap Together Ferrite Core Data Line Filter item intended clamp around computer printer cables minimize RFI Radio Frequency Interference Its really split ferrite pipe plastic clamshell housing thats easy install remove cutting wiring having trouble several chargers well RS 232 cable notebook PC interfering telemetry receiver found installing part associated cables fixed everything discovered passing speed control receiver cable several times through ferrite fixed severe motor noise problem experimental installation have yet tried motor wires themselves Im going experiences umque undertakings Ive heard chargers getting nearby RC receivers radios TVs home potential family problem could severely curtail s hobby fun suspect ferrite would very effective cases Remember offending charger may require both input output leads though Id try latter first January issue just barely out write column Im getting immediate reader reaction Several readers have asked Im going offer how-to article telemetry system/application described issue planned did think readers would interested nitty gritty electronics involved would interested various applications results over time Perhaps Ive misjudged will plenty opportunity observe since hope offer results-type information SCRC cell discussion same issue prompted phone call Martin Bamert well known E-flyer robbe representative robbe has lots Electric goodies Martin told too burned some less-than-the-best SCRCs past also some good ones well As consequence working both good bad cells Martin discovered measurable physical difference between weight According Martin poorperforming SCRCs weighed 52 grams better ones weighed 54 grams immediately got out 14 own good bad SCRCs found good ones averaged 145 grams heavier others Imagine heavy stuff cell better seems perform thanks Martin useful insight Microprocessor-controlled speed controls have popping up over past year have several try out Im expecting few near future some future column should have lots good information share Since wont get much test flying next several winter months suspect reporting would happen till some later summer issue surging growth Electric large both causing supporting kind product proliferation its just limited speed controls can easily recall time too years ago hardly anything Electric market Now more its choices choices ciwices think thats just great happy note another column closes Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply Happy Electric Landings YOUR FIELD SNUF-LER muffler low cost easy install lightweight sound reducing muffler no performance penalty answer AMA muffler rule suggestions saving flying fields Meets AMA muffler rule suggestions 3 10 decIbels quieter stock muffler No power loss possible 300-500 RPM increase Improves engine idle s better fuel economy Easily attached 25-108 stock mufflers Heat corrosion resistant Black E coat finish No special adapters required WeIghs 35 oza Fits ASP BRAT ENVA FOX HP IRVINE K & B OS MAX ROYAL VS SUPER TIGRE mufflers available ynur hobby ahop ORDER DIRECT tar immediate shipment Check MO Visa MC CODSEND 25e STAMP accepted Add $2SOtor UPS S2Oofor COD 6% aalea laoFOR ADDITIONAL INFO L br Calit residentAND JTEC CATALOG 94 Model Aviation -FLERTM MUFFLER Patented $2495 CAT NO 8D0
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/04
Page Numbers: 82, 83, 93, 94
RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS THE JULY AND AUGUST 1991 columns announced License Plate Contest encourage readers design install Electricpromoting vanity plates family wheels contest open photo submissions until December 31 1992 Entries judged reader vote popular won Todays Hobbies Skyvolt kit Five license plate photos appeared August 93 column Reader votes tallied until October 30 1993a few weeks ago write Reader response trickled less steadily during allowed time period clear winner did finally emerge FLY-E winning modeler non other Charlie Sylvia Mr CS Flight Systems himself Middleboro MA interesting because Connie Sylvia won original January 1990 Model Aviation cover Skyvolts 1990 KRC Electric Fly raffle Okay Charlie chance catch up Connie happy Skyvolting both sincere thank everyone participated contest readers have written over years expressing satisfaction Skyvolt Ive seen including scaled-up versions fly local meets year something special caught attention KRC several Skyvolts present some reflected common misinterpretation design intent Having noticed talked modelers involved began wonder perhaps other builders same experience Im taking opportunity clarify construction point Electric designs have cooling airflow scheme designed fuselage help keep motor battery temperatures rising higher need such effects illustrated January 1994 column case Skyvolt air intake located structural scoop under motor mount plate airflow directed back through motor speed control compartment bottom battery compartment motor pack installed shown plans airflow continues up through battery through cell intersections out aft part fuselage airstream carries away motor speed control battery heat Some modelers inadvertently bypassed intended air path design having gaping hole fuselage bottom reviewing plans have agree such interpretation possible particular landing gear mounting platea piece 1/16 plywoodis shown having its center cut out leaving ply frame purpose cutout remove unnecessary wood weight hole fuselage floor cutout area supposed covered cloth reinforcement material described article turn may covered final model covering material youve misinterpreted design intent described above just iron some covering material match whats already use presto Better appearance better cooling Early information two 1994 meets has just become available First up Annual Voltaires NY Electric Fun-Hy past years meet scheduled different times throughout summer now group has established fixed date third 82 Model Aviation Stinson before first flight scratch-built 85-inch-span C-130 Weighs 85 lb 20 14 Ah 8 x 6 four-blade props Skyvolt fuselage has no opening landing gear areathe text explains misinterpretation original plans Get R/C product source thats tuned needsthe Radio Control Buyers Guide 17th 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 acces sories tools Get R/C guide tailored fit needs Radio Control Buyers Guide 17th Edition d model5 e1evlO articles entry %fl7Panies corn~1 Care level trkOn years guide custom tailored fit requests finished creations all-color 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 #12127$1195 [v32][b-1-10-1-10]] Seno _______ copys tno Radio Control Buyers Guide 012127$11 95 *Enter total amount form Us coupon mail Kaimbach Potlishing Co Dept XD836 21027 Crossroads Circle PO Box 986 Waukesha WI 531 87-0986 loclude postage handling US add $300 4th class $450 UPS contloental US Canada add $500 other foreign add $1000 Wisconsin residents add 5% sales tax total Canadian orders add 7% GST total Poyahle US tunds Prices avab ahility sohiect change *Tntal Enclosec $__________________ Please include postage taxes Name IAddress ICito State Zip Credit Card # accent American Exyrons Im n 5151 MastorSard VISA Expiration Date________________ Phone # __________________ cinnni XD836 weekend July Details other date still development can contact Bill Griggs 206 State St Canastota NY 03032 Tel 315 697-8152 think fixed annual schedule great idea Last year inadvertent conflict between Voltaires meet Northern Connecticut Radio Control Club Electric Fun-Fly both meets suffered effects shared attendance encourage groups established meets home preferred annual date planning carefully cooperatively avoid regional conflicts modelers can benefit Isnt interesting see just much Electric has grown. extent now meet conflicts Now realistic date conflict one-timer right Wrong third weekend September also conflict between long-running KRC affair meet Kansas So what say meets far apart know some folks choose meet attend now rumor has 94 Kansas meet will held some other date want can attend both Now see what mean about Electric growth Planning Fifteenth Annual KRC Electric Fly underway big news will three-day affair addition traditional formal meet Saturday September 17 Sunday September 18 will full day evening Friday activities As past field will open informal flying Friday through courtesy Buc-Le Aerosportsmen club field used meet same time however will full-day Electric Symposium Quakertown Best Western Motor Inn meeting room just few miles field Symposium being organized Larry Sribnick SR Batteries Its scheduled 9 am 5 pm agenda rather impressive Continued page 93 April 1994 83 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 Ground end telemetry system receiverl Ken Stinsons C-130 takes off easily PW converter data box interface can maintain attitude author flew notebook PC DVMs middle model Awesome Radio Shack 273-105 Snap Together Ferrite Data Line Filter charger leads kills RFI radio receivers see text RO Electric/Kopski Continued page 83 Tentative topics/speakers include Shattering Electric Plight Myths Dave Baron MAN Prop/Motor Matching Selection Bob Kress Kress Jets Lost Foam Process Bob Hunt FM Electric Kit Design Ted Davey RCM/DSC Electronic Motor Control Systems John Mountjoy Charlie Spear RIC Report Electric Flight Telemetry Bob Kopski MA Electric Scale Design Keith Shaw High Performance Electric Soaring Tim Renaud Alitronics Composite Construction George Spar Aero Space Composites Micro Electric Eight Clyde Geist AMP Graphics Battery Pack Care Larry Snbnick SR Batteries course time included lunch questions/answers too looks interesting make reservations attend right away because seating limited attendance first-come first-served basis register just send $10 selfaddressed stamped envelope SR Batteries Box 287 Beilport NY 11713 will get detailed schedule admission Symposium chance door prizes Friday evening activity moves motel field second annual SR Batteries Night Fly commences dark around 7 pm 93 Night Fly huge success brought out 22 pilots four five times number spectators rain-threatening conditions believe years Night Fly will least double numbers because just much fun last time details will available SR KRC meet mailer About meet announcements Im always happy promote Electric meet column must have information well advance good calibration words being written December 21993 Get idea have found some things tend slide around rather easily carpeted rear floor minivanespeciaily smooth objects such plastic-cased chargers recently discovered problem can eliminated least greatly reduced simple THE WOODPECKERTM Pat Pond First Convertible Multi-Purpose Coveein5 Tool NOW YOU CAN COVER LIKE THE PROS No Bubbles Covering Looks Great Long After its Applied Film Over Film No Problem Steel Construction Made USA No Sags Works Iron-On Coverings No Need Use Any Prep Easy Use Real Breakthrough Covering Application Before beginning construction THE WOODPECKER" aerate ply & balsawood parts sands Micro-holes will allow glue penetrate wood creating super strong structure After completing aircraft THE WOODPECKER aerate ply & balsawood surfaces thousands Micro-holes will allow trapped gasses created heating covering material escape No outgassing means no bubbles sags covering stays put looks great long after tirst applied apply film over film .Simply convert THE WOODPECKER ever configuration desire 123 4 wheels ~~.Aerate primary covering iron smooth apply next film Its easy, NOTE Surface must free sanding dust prior covering Warning This toy...Keep out reach children See Hobby Dealer First Check/Money Order Directly UNIQUE MODEL PRODUCTS PO Box 2229 Lake Arrowhead CA 92352 vISA 800336-5602 Visa & M/C Accepted Shoot IC 0 LIGHTING SYSTEMS THE ORIGINALS. Still Best #RAM 01Programmable Flashing Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RAM 02Strobe Light Adj Rate 9V$1995 #RAM 03Landing Lights 48V$3995 CRAM 04Mars Rotating Beaoon Adj Rate 9V$1995 #RAM 05Marine Navigation Lights nonflashing 9V$1095 #RAM 06Sky Lights 18 Light Set 9V$2495 #RAM 14Big Airplane Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RAM 16Econo Landing Lights brightest 9V$1995 CRAM 23Real Strobe Light true zenon strobe 3V$2995 0 5EE YOUR DEALER 0 SEND STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR RAM INFO unavailable locally aend check money order full credit card info coat item plus 6400 $500 fcrelgnfor immediate shipment Include full address UPS sorry no 000 229A E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073 Sorry No CODs WANTED Ignition Model Engines 1930s 1950s Elf Baby Cyclone Brown Jr Ohisson Etc -ALSO Model Race Cars & Boats Any Parts Spark Plugs Etc Woody Bartelt 1301 W Lafayette Sturgis MI 49091 800-982-5464 616-665-9693 Dealer Inquiries invited. April 1994 93 addition local hardware store should stock self-adhesive rubberized antislip material used steps walkways make safer able buy some 3M brand bythe-foot another application found one-inch square material four corners SR Charger really put brakes sliding around no matter hard tried corner car same idea works well transmitters too suspect success could other things modelers haul field cant say will work equally kinds car carpet its easy inexpensive find out very useful Radio Shack part catalog #273-105 Snap Together Ferrite Core Data Line Filter item intended clamp around computer printer cables minimize RFI Radio Frequency Interference Its really split ferrite pipe plastic clamshell housing thats easy install remove cutting wiring having trouble several chargers well RS 232 cable notebook PC interfering telemetry receiver found installing part associated cables fixed everything discovered passing speed control receiver cable several times through ferrite fixed severe motor noise problem experimental installation have yet tried motor wires themselves Im going experiences umque undertakings Ive heard chargers getting nearby RC receivers radios TVs home potential family problem could severely curtail s hobby fun suspect ferrite would very effective cases Remember offending charger may require both input output leads though Id try latter first January issue just barely out write column Im getting immediate reader reaction Several readers have asked Im going offer how-to article telemetry system/application described issue planned did think readers would interested nitty gritty electronics involved would interested various applications results over time Perhaps Ive misjudged will plenty opportunity observe since hope offer results-type information SCRC cell discussion same issue prompted phone call Martin Bamert well known E-flyer robbe representative robbe has lots Electric goodies Martin told too burned some less-than-the-best SCRCs past also some good ones well As consequence working both good bad cells Martin discovered measurable physical difference between weight According Martin poorperforming SCRCs weighed 52 grams better ones weighed 54 grams immediately got out 14 own good bad SCRCs found good ones averaged 145 grams heavier others Imagine heavy stuff cell better seems perform thanks Martin useful insight Microprocessor-controlled speed controls have popping up over past year have several try out Im expecting few near future some future column should have lots good information share Since wont get much test flying next several winter months suspect reporting would happen till some later summer issue surging growth Electric large both causing supporting kind product proliferation its just limited speed controls can easily recall time too years ago hardly anything Electric market Now more its choices choices ciwices think thats just great happy note another column closes Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply Happy Electric Landings YOUR FIELD SNUF-LER muffler low cost easy install lightweight sound reducing muffler no performance penalty answer AMA muffler rule suggestions saving flying fields Meets AMA muffler rule suggestions 3 10 decIbels quieter stock muffler No power loss possible 300-500 RPM increase Improves engine idle s better fuel economy Easily attached 25-108 stock mufflers Heat corrosion resistant Black E coat finish No special adapters required WeIghs 35 oza Fits ASP BRAT ENVA FOX HP IRVINE K & B OS MAX ROYAL VS SUPER TIGRE mufflers available ynur hobby ahop ORDER DIRECT tar immediate shipment Check MO Visa MC CODSEND 25e STAMP accepted Add $2SOtor UPS S2Oofor COD 6% aalea laoFOR ADDITIONAL INFO L br Calit residentAND JTEC CATALOG 94 Model Aviation -FLERTM MUFFLER Patented $2495 CAT NO 8D0
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/04
Page Numbers: 82, 83, 93, 94
RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS THE JULY AND AUGUST 1991 columns announced License Plate Contest encourage readers design install Electricpromoting vanity plates family wheels contest open photo submissions until December 31 1992 Entries judged reader vote popular won Todays Hobbies Skyvolt kit Five license plate photos appeared August 93 column Reader votes tallied until October 30 1993a few weeks ago write Reader response trickled less steadily during allowed time period clear winner did finally emerge FLY-E winning modeler non other Charlie Sylvia Mr CS Flight Systems himself Middleboro MA interesting because Connie Sylvia won original January 1990 Model Aviation cover Skyvolts 1990 KRC Electric Fly raffle Okay Charlie chance catch up Connie happy Skyvolting both sincere thank everyone participated contest readers have written over years expressing satisfaction Skyvolt Ive seen including scaled-up versions fly local meets year something special caught attention KRC several Skyvolts present some reflected common misinterpretation design intent Having noticed talked modelers involved began wonder perhaps other builders same experience Im taking opportunity clarify construction point Electric designs have cooling airflow scheme designed fuselage help keep motor battery temperatures rising higher need such effects illustrated January 1994 column case Skyvolt air intake located structural scoop under motor mount plate airflow directed back through motor speed control compartment bottom battery compartment motor pack installed shown plans airflow continues up through battery through cell intersections out aft part fuselage airstream carries away motor speed control battery heat Some modelers inadvertently bypassed intended air path design having gaping hole fuselage bottom reviewing plans have agree such interpretation possible particular landing gear mounting platea piece 1/16 plywoodis shown having its center cut out leaving ply frame purpose cutout remove unnecessary wood weight hole fuselage floor cutout area supposed covered cloth reinforcement material described article turn may covered final model covering material youve misinterpreted design intent described above just iron some covering material match whats already use presto Better appearance better cooling Early information two 1994 meets has just become available First up Annual Voltaires NY Electric Fun-Hy past years meet scheduled different times throughout summer now group has established fixed date third 82 Model Aviation Stinson before first flight scratch-built 85-inch-span C-130 Weighs 85 lb 20 14 Ah 8 x 6 four-blade props Skyvolt fuselage has no opening landing gear areathe text explains misinterpretation original plans Get R/C product source thats tuned needsthe Radio Control Buyers Guide 17th 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 acces sories tools Get R/C guide tailored fit needs Radio Control Buyers Guide 17th Edition d model5 e1evlO articles entry %fl7Panies corn~1 Care level trkOn years guide custom tailored fit requests finished creations all-color 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 #12127$1195 [v32][b-1-10-1-10]] Seno _______ copys tno Radio Control Buyers Guide 012127$11 95 *Enter total amount form Us coupon mail Kaimbach Potlishing Co Dept XD836 21027 Crossroads Circle PO Box 986 Waukesha WI 531 87-0986 loclude postage handling US add $300 4th class $450 UPS contloental US Canada add $500 other foreign add $1000 Wisconsin residents add 5% sales tax total Canadian orders add 7% GST total Poyahle US tunds Prices avab ahility sohiect change *Tntal Enclosec $__________________ Please include postage taxes Name IAddress ICito State Zip Credit Card # accent American Exyrons Im n 5151 MastorSard VISA Expiration Date________________ Phone # __________________ cinnni XD836 weekend July Details other date still development can contact Bill Griggs 206 State St Canastota NY 03032 Tel 315 697-8152 think fixed annual schedule great idea Last year inadvertent conflict between Voltaires meet Northern Connecticut Radio Control Club Electric Fun-Fly both meets suffered effects shared attendance encourage groups established meets home preferred annual date planning carefully cooperatively avoid regional conflicts modelers can benefit Isnt interesting see just much Electric has grown. extent now meet conflicts Now realistic date conflict one-timer right Wrong third weekend September also conflict between long-running KRC affair meet Kansas So what say meets far apart know some folks choose meet attend now rumor has 94 Kansas meet will held some other date want can attend both Now see what mean about Electric growth Planning Fifteenth Annual KRC Electric Fly underway big news will three-day affair addition traditional formal meet Saturday September 17 Sunday September 18 will full day evening Friday activities As past field will open informal flying Friday through courtesy Buc-Le Aerosportsmen club field used meet same time however will full-day Electric Symposium Quakertown Best Western Motor Inn meeting room just few miles field Symposium being organized Larry Sribnick SR Batteries Its scheduled 9 am 5 pm agenda rather impressive Continued page 93 April 1994 83 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 Ground end telemetry system receiverl Ken Stinsons C-130 takes off easily PW converter data box interface can maintain attitude author flew notebook PC DVMs middle model Awesome Radio Shack 273-105 Snap Together Ferrite Data Line Filter charger leads kills RFI radio receivers see text RO Electric/Kopski Continued page 83 Tentative topics/speakers include Shattering Electric Plight Myths Dave Baron MAN Prop/Motor Matching Selection Bob Kress Kress Jets Lost Foam Process Bob Hunt FM Electric Kit Design Ted Davey RCM/DSC Electronic Motor Control Systems John Mountjoy Charlie Spear RIC Report Electric Flight Telemetry Bob Kopski MA Electric Scale Design Keith Shaw High Performance Electric Soaring Tim Renaud Alitronics Composite Construction George Spar Aero Space Composites Micro Electric Eight Clyde Geist AMP Graphics Battery Pack Care Larry Snbnick SR Batteries course time included lunch questions/answers too looks interesting make reservations attend right away because seating limited attendance first-come first-served basis register just send $10 selfaddressed stamped envelope SR Batteries Box 287 Beilport NY 11713 will get detailed schedule admission Symposium chance door prizes Friday evening activity moves motel field second annual SR Batteries Night Fly commences dark around 7 pm 93 Night Fly huge success brought out 22 pilots four five times number spectators rain-threatening conditions believe years Night Fly will least double numbers because just much fun last time details will available SR KRC meet mailer About meet announcements Im always happy promote Electric meet column must have information well advance good calibration words being written December 21993 Get idea have found some things tend slide around rather easily carpeted rear floor minivanespeciaily smooth objects such plastic-cased chargers recently discovered problem can eliminated least greatly reduced simple THE WOODPECKERTM Pat Pond First Convertible Multi-Purpose Coveein5 Tool NOW YOU CAN COVER LIKE THE PROS No Bubbles Covering Looks Great Long After its Applied Film Over Film No Problem Steel Construction Made USA No Sags Works Iron-On Coverings No Need Use Any Prep Easy Use Real Breakthrough Covering Application Before beginning construction THE WOODPECKER" aerate ply & balsawood parts sands Micro-holes will allow glue penetrate wood creating super strong structure After completing aircraft THE WOODPECKER aerate ply & balsawood surfaces thousands Micro-holes will allow trapped gasses created heating covering material escape No outgassing means no bubbles sags covering stays put looks great long after tirst applied apply film over film .Simply convert THE WOODPECKER ever configuration desire 123 4 wheels ~~.Aerate primary covering iron smooth apply next film Its easy, NOTE Surface must free sanding dust prior covering Warning This toy...Keep out reach children See Hobby Dealer First Check/Money Order Directly UNIQUE MODEL PRODUCTS PO Box 2229 Lake Arrowhead CA 92352 vISA 800336-5602 Visa & M/C Accepted Shoot IC 0 LIGHTING SYSTEMS THE ORIGINALS. Still Best #RAM 01Programmable Flashing Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RAM 02Strobe Light Adj Rate 9V$1995 #RAM 03Landing Lights 48V$3995 CRAM 04Mars Rotating Beaoon Adj Rate 9V$1995 #RAM 05Marine Navigation Lights nonflashing 9V$1095 #RAM 06Sky Lights 18 Light Set 9V$2495 #RAM 14Big Airplane Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RAM 16Econo Landing Lights brightest 9V$1995 CRAM 23Real Strobe Light true zenon strobe 3V$2995 0 5EE YOUR DEALER 0 SEND STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR RAM INFO unavailable locally aend check money order full credit card info coat item plus 6400 $500 fcrelgnfor immediate shipment Include full address UPS sorry no 000 229A E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073 Sorry No CODs WANTED Ignition Model Engines 1930s 1950s Elf Baby Cyclone Brown Jr Ohisson Etc -ALSO Model Race Cars & Boats Any Parts Spark Plugs Etc Woody Bartelt 1301 W Lafayette Sturgis MI 49091 800-982-5464 616-665-9693 Dealer Inquiries invited. April 1994 93 addition local hardware store should stock self-adhesive rubberized antislip material used steps walkways make safer able buy some 3M brand bythe-foot another application found one-inch square material four corners SR Charger really put brakes sliding around no matter hard tried corner car same idea works well transmitters too suspect success could other things modelers haul field cant say will work equally kinds car carpet its easy inexpensive find out very useful Radio Shack part catalog #273-105 Snap Together Ferrite Core Data Line Filter item intended clamp around computer printer cables minimize RFI Radio Frequency Interference Its really split ferrite pipe plastic clamshell housing thats easy install remove cutting wiring having trouble several chargers well RS 232 cable notebook PC interfering telemetry receiver found installing part associated cables fixed everything discovered passing speed control receiver cable several times through ferrite fixed severe motor noise problem experimental installation have yet tried motor wires themselves Im going experiences umque undertakings Ive heard chargers getting nearby RC receivers radios TVs home potential family problem could severely curtail s hobby fun suspect ferrite would very effective cases Remember offending charger may require both input output leads though Id try latter first January issue just barely out write column Im getting immediate reader reaction Several readers have asked Im going offer how-to article telemetry system/application described issue planned did think readers would interested nitty gritty electronics involved would interested various applications results over time Perhaps Ive misjudged will plenty opportunity observe since hope offer results-type information SCRC cell discussion same issue prompted phone call Martin Bamert well known E-flyer robbe representative robbe has lots Electric goodies Martin told too burned some less-than-the-best SCRCs past also some good ones well As consequence working both good bad cells Martin discovered measurable physical difference between weight According Martin poorperforming SCRCs weighed 52 grams better ones weighed 54 grams immediately got out 14 own good bad SCRCs found good ones averaged 145 grams heavier others Imagine heavy stuff cell better seems perform thanks Martin useful insight Microprocessor-controlled speed controls have popping up over past year have several try out Im expecting few near future some future column should have lots good information share Since wont get much test flying next several winter months suspect reporting would happen till some later summer issue surging growth Electric large both causing supporting kind product proliferation its just limited speed controls can easily recall time too years ago hardly anything Electric market Now more its choices choices ciwices think thats just great happy note another column closes Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply Happy Electric Landings YOUR FIELD SNUF-LER muffler low cost easy install lightweight sound reducing muffler no performance penalty answer AMA muffler rule suggestions saving flying fields Meets AMA muffler rule suggestions 3 10 decIbels quieter stock muffler No power loss possible 300-500 RPM increase Improves engine idle s better fuel economy Easily attached 25-108 stock mufflers Heat corrosion resistant Black E coat finish No special adapters required WeIghs 35 oza Fits ASP BRAT ENVA FOX HP IRVINE K & B OS MAX ROYAL VS SUPER TIGRE mufflers available ynur hobby ahop ORDER DIRECT tar immediate shipment Check MO Visa MC CODSEND 25e STAMP accepted Add $2SOtor UPS S2Oofor COD 6% aalea laoFOR ADDITIONAL INFO L br Calit residentAND JTEC CATALOG 94 Model Aviation -FLERTM MUFFLER Patented $2495 CAT NO 8D0