RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS TillS MONTH Ill cover Electric Connection Service ECS safety story Shadow REVOLT several new Electric products some additional Electric Control Line thoughts James Kase months ECS modeler resides 1840 Cambridge Flossmoor IL 60422 James would like find others nearby share fun Electric Im asking vicinity get touch him Electric club has come about just such action heres another opportunity Let know works out local E-modeler science teacher profession opportunity presents itself shares things Electric junior high class recently used seven-cell gear-drive Electric demonstrate motor operation principles demo eager ninth-graders included live measurement voltage current rpm over throttle range went field later day immediately throttle-up prop shaft pulled out gear drive assembly Operationally speaking would have just seconds after concluding inclass demo Can imagine potential consequences previous scenario dont know needs said just case please keep yourself others away prop conceivable prop pathno matter whats turning As failed gear drive speculating shaft attachment weakened use frame-rate speed control have advised once column controls hard gear-drives because motor abruptly pulsed off Showvolt has Master Airscrew 31 seven 14s Flightec SEC M receiver rudder servo Note LG attachment about 40-50 times second action ofien manifests itself distinct rumbling sound especially gear drivesat mid-range throttle rumbling hammering gear teethsomething conducive mechanical integrity longevity course something else may have caused failure certainly good candidate say again considering inefficiency other possible consequences such above best use frame-rate speed controls turn motor full full off run between Frame-rate speed controls can make fine 78 Model Aviation Showvolt Receiver speed control held fuselage Velcro Battery also held Velcro fuselage Showvolt profile version REVOLT Same planform airfoil lighter wing construction MonoKote covering Joe Pasquitos new beam mount brackets hold geared Astro 40 Write Joe about other bracket sizes address text SEC-M Flightecs new microprocessor-controlled speed control has optional BEC user-activated brake functions switchesbut much else Shadow word choice KRC President Bob Lane looked over new Showvolt design true profile REVOLT prompted existence reader active E-modeler Jeny Smartt Warsaw Missouri original REVOLT design can found elsewhere issue Jerry correspond now few months ago wrote some comment about given Skyvolt REVOLT whats needed now Showvolt wrote no just left hanging What oh what could Showvolt Having successful Profile RC Electric before see February 1988 Electric Ampeater column decided Profile just thing could show volts n stuff profile REVOLT started cutting wood Tuesday evening flew following Tuesday evening handled exactly like its root design Reaction Lehigh Valley meet following weekend upbeat flew convincingly meet attendee wanted buy spot acceptance somewhat unusual Electric gave idea since agreed build model 1994 KRC raffle anyway pulled six-meter radio installed brand new radio test flew shelved itall within day time read someone else will lucky KRC raffle winner/owner Showvolt because reader Jerry tossed thought challenge direction sent him some photos just could see exactly what did As said second Profile Electric Ive done basic idea workable Electric case fuselage 1/4-inch medium weight grain 11M plywood doublers nose just past tralling edge Both motors nested V-blocks clamped now-popular inner golden rod clamp technique Ampeater bipe has direct drive 15 twelve 800s Showvolt has Master Airscrew 31 seven l4s Receivers speed controls easily held fuselage sides double-stick Velcro Showvolts miniservos mounted 1/4-inch through-dowels like wing-rubber dowels heavy motor battery stuck Velcro strapped another Velcro strip added security Two side strips /l6 x 7s balsa support two Golden Rod pushrod sets Simple plastic clamps hold two-piece landing-gear wires fuselage finish two thin spray coats white else MonoKote eagle-eyed among Showvolt planform airfoil etc exactly REVOLT used lighter ribs-andsticks wing construction lieu originals planked D-tube structure used transparent MonoKote put show Showvolt Does give anyone ideas Id interested photos anything Electric Profile may materialize photo shows minor improvement REVOLT hatch attach have found using two hatch catches instead just original allows hatch plate rest flat securely because two catches located over underneath springy-formed IM plywood strips rather catch positioned between two Depending choice hatch balsa original single latch can allow hatch deform slightly bow overtime Ive revised four REVOLTs manner catches made 1/2-inch nylon landing-gear straps small plastic ball top headed straight pin CyAed place fonn handle catches pivot snug #2 sheet-metal screw Flightec SEC-M speed control shown Showvolt photos located just behind Master Airscrew geared motor LDM Industries Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kits can upgrade standard servos ball bearing servos just minutes less cost ball bearingservoyoucanupgrade4standard servos Futaba Kib Fits S28 S38 548 5128 5138 S148 Cirrus CS28 CS128 C5238 C5248 servos #96004 pack$2995 #96101 pack$795 Alrtronics Kib Fits 94102 standard servo 197004 pack$2995 197101 pack$795 Univemal Kit Fits JR501 &507Freus HS300 RCD 05 Tower IS-SI Hobbico CS-51 Ace 330 #9800 4 pack$2095 #98101 pack$595 Other Great Products LDM Part #8000 STRONGBOX$795 Part #8100 STRONGBOX II$1195 Part #9500 NO-HEAT Trim Solvent$695 new breed microprocessor-controlled speed controls market particular model offers several features SEC-M six-20-cell 60-amp design includes optional BEC Battery Eliminator Circuit brake functions can activated user E-modelers like BEG idea Ive always preferred using separate receiver battery Flying control actually first time Ive used BEG Electrics part trying out product BEC function works very well radio Im using provides pilot ample indication impending lowbattery condition As motor battery depletes SEC-M BEC circuit begins Eliminates wobble output shaft Reduces control response deadband Reduces chance flutter Improves control surface centering Allows use pull-pull cables Extends life servos order send check money order including $300 S & H LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Dept 2 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone 8 13-991 -4277 Fax 813-991-4810 Florida residents add 6112S sales tax VISA MASTER CARD Accepted @1993 LDM Industries Inc November1994 79 Slow Fast THE FUN FLY 40 Will Maneuver Real Performer LANIER RCI Fuselage Length 35Wing Span 48 Rec Engine Size 19 46Area 516 sq Flying Weight 3 5 lbsRadio Channels 4 Send SASE FREE Color Catalog PO Box 458Phone 404-532-6401 Oakwood GA 30566 FAX 404-532-2163 FEATHER CUT creates new standard ease accuracy cutting white blue foam wing cores ds off Precise single wire tracking concert micro-adjustable balance weights guided exclusive three-point tracking system guarantees ripple-free surfaces No trailing edge burn-out common two wire systems Couple FEATHER CUT Tekoas THERMAL GENERATOR fool proof temperature control youll Pro st time out Cuts straight taper wings fins stabilizers matically ts tape edge workbench dining table stores its own heavy duty mailing tube lete kit anodized plated components no hardware store trips ructions include cutting first wing making templates old Bow 40 52 Available Power supply required Guaranteed out perform rest Simply best TEKOACENTER OF DESIGN THE- CA 1@ VAMVIp LAKE DRIVE 80 Model Aviation rrupt motor operation pulsing manner low battery motor pulses off point can reduce throttle level reestablish continuous lower-power motor operation kill motor altogether plenty receiver power remaining some reserve motor power bring model safely BEC function intended used six- 10-cell packs disabled larger ones cuffing small wire jumper done opto coupler automatically engaged better noise isolation normally desirable larger cell counts Another jumper used similarly choose brake function Other product features include soft start soft brake power-on safety delay During several-week period flew SEC-M two different seven-cell systems 12-cell geared 15 installation well good solid operation way control displayed no funnies such during forced loss signal SEC-M measures approximately 1/2 x 11/2 x 2I2 weighs approximately 24 ounces including two sets three-inch-long 14-gauge leads Sermos connectors eight-inch Futaba receiver lead Flightecs introductory price $88 direct photo shows Flightecs justannounced brushless motor/motor controller system FT-300 used five 10 cells has rated output up 300 watts 14 inches diameter 225 inches long 4mm /32 inch diameter shaft witnessed several flights both directdrive geared operation after rather energetic flight took closer look motor housing quite cool touch much heat power wasted Incidentally Astro 05/15 gear box mates motor motor available now $95 companion SEC-BR brushless speed control microprocessor-controlled perfect match motor one-for-oneplug match smaller Aveox motors too Designed six- 10-cell use control measures approximately 15 x 26 $125 hope have new Flightec systems operational later year time Ill have firsthand information Meanwhile contact Phil Thayer Flightec 21 Juniper Way Hamilton NJ 08619 Tel 609 584-9409 details Another new product useful Electrics other models Phil Pearce Ill E Geneva Tempe AZ 85282 has highly reflective holographic sticky-backed Mylar positively dazzling reflects light idea attach some suitable surfaces high-fliers such upper tip panel surface and/or rudder sailplanes Old Timers reflect suns light enhanced visibility Phil tells has some upper fuselage surfaces Lanzo has saved twice disappearing Ive playing some shop light write absolutely brilliant Im considering aiming some onboard lighting Attention Control Line Fliers Model Aviation wishes increase its inventory CL models model types will consideredsport competition trainers name someone know has model worthy consideration please send letter introduction Publications Manger Rob Kurek Describe unique features model its contest record anything else sets apart Please indicate capabilities regarding photos ability draw plans text format disk manual typewriter etc will carefully review proposal issue prompt reply FEATHER CUT $14950 g 850 S & H THERMAL GENERATOR Power Supply $11950 S&H some Electric night-fliers Phil offering readers free sample pricing information SASE strongly suggest give try Joe Pasquito name new column extraordinarily innovative modeler penchant fine-quality motor mount design manufacturing fact far can see Joe does everything meticulous precisionbe models custom-Electric field box deployable field table motor mounts photo shows Joes latest simple aluminum motor mount bracket designed make quick work converting wet designs beam mounts quiet E-motivation mounts available three sizes fit motors isis- two-inch diameters essentially common motors prices $695 $995 talked Joe June LVRCS meet know things has development its premature get can get touch Joe 168 Gamsboro Rd Lawrenceville NJ 08648 Last month devoted unprecedented amount coverage some Electric Control Line topics did because sheer impressiveness some reader innovation efforts photos because think Electric Control Line can answer real need think would agree real merit real need interest youth hobbyno matter model specifics power form big question suspect Electric Control Line can big part answer Electric because its quiet Control Line because requires little space relatively economical Like quiet growing merit general places downright mandate Although Electric Control Line may seem misfit RC column right now consider long-term stepping stone investment What see some percentage try Electric Control Line idea will continue within aeromodeling Control Line Free Flight RC whatever Since wrote last column four weeks ago Ive received two reader letters asking help Electric Control Line Two month relatively obscure subject lot conversation just four days ago Flying Models editor well-known Control Line Stunt Champion Bob Hunt seems idea Electric Control Line Watch some relevant stuff FM future Meanwhile Im toying idea trying some E-Control Line myself Its long time since hung U-Reely no doubt Ill get dizzy yuk over again may just give try could hook just kid So ends last column 1994 seems like just started writing 1994 Please include SASE correspondence youd like reply have wonderful Electri-flying time OWEN LESS HASSLE MORE FUN Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome fl L5 IFEEX LiUJ V 4CHNO L4 50% Power Same Easy Starting No Glow Plugs Runs llvice Long Scale Sound November 1994 81 Buy Build ONE EVENING Become Stirnt laster Hover Calm Winds Fly straight Up Down Fly Backwards Sideways Attack Loops Rolls $8995 plus-shipping Requires 40 Motor 4 Channel Radio Instruction/Demonstration Video INCLUDED Z 1-800-733-SOAR ASSEMBLY EXCITING TO FLY DAVIS poox 141 & $3 cwlifed MOCEL PRODUCTS
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/11
Page Numbers: 78, 79, 80, 81
RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS TillS MONTH Ill cover Electric Connection Service ECS safety story Shadow REVOLT several new Electric products some additional Electric Control Line thoughts James Kase months ECS modeler resides 1840 Cambridge Flossmoor IL 60422 James would like find others nearby share fun Electric Im asking vicinity get touch him Electric club has come about just such action heres another opportunity Let know works out local E-modeler science teacher profession opportunity presents itself shares things Electric junior high class recently used seven-cell gear-drive Electric demonstrate motor operation principles demo eager ninth-graders included live measurement voltage current rpm over throttle range went field later day immediately throttle-up prop shaft pulled out gear drive assembly Operationally speaking would have just seconds after concluding inclass demo Can imagine potential consequences previous scenario dont know needs said just case please keep yourself others away prop conceivable prop pathno matter whats turning As failed gear drive speculating shaft attachment weakened use frame-rate speed control have advised once column controls hard gear-drives because motor abruptly pulsed off Showvolt has Master Airscrew 31 seven 14s Flightec SEC M receiver rudder servo Note LG attachment about 40-50 times second action ofien manifests itself distinct rumbling sound especially gear drivesat mid-range throttle rumbling hammering gear teethsomething conducive mechanical integrity longevity course something else may have caused failure certainly good candidate say again considering inefficiency other possible consequences such above best use frame-rate speed controls turn motor full full off run between Frame-rate speed controls can make fine 78 Model Aviation Showvolt Receiver speed control held fuselage Velcro Battery also held Velcro fuselage Showvolt profile version REVOLT Same planform airfoil lighter wing construction MonoKote covering Joe Pasquitos new beam mount brackets hold geared Astro 40 Write Joe about other bracket sizes address text SEC-M Flightecs new microprocessor-controlled speed control has optional BEC user-activated brake functions switchesbut much else Shadow word choice KRC President Bob Lane looked over new Showvolt design true profile REVOLT prompted existence reader active E-modeler Jeny Smartt Warsaw Missouri original REVOLT design can found elsewhere issue Jerry correspond now few months ago wrote some comment about given Skyvolt REVOLT whats needed now Showvolt wrote no just left hanging What oh what could Showvolt Having successful Profile RC Electric before see February 1988 Electric Ampeater column decided Profile just thing could show volts n stuff profile REVOLT started cutting wood Tuesday evening flew following Tuesday evening handled exactly like its root design Reaction Lehigh Valley meet following weekend upbeat flew convincingly meet attendee wanted buy spot acceptance somewhat unusual Electric gave idea since agreed build model 1994 KRC raffle anyway pulled six-meter radio installed brand new radio test flew shelved itall within day time read someone else will lucky KRC raffle winner/owner Showvolt because reader Jerry tossed thought challenge direction sent him some photos just could see exactly what did As said second Profile Electric Ive done basic idea workable Electric case fuselage 1/4-inch medium weight grain 11M plywood doublers nose just past tralling edge Both motors nested V-blocks clamped now-popular inner golden rod clamp technique Ampeater bipe has direct drive 15 twelve 800s Showvolt has Master Airscrew 31 seven l4s Receivers speed controls easily held fuselage sides double-stick Velcro Showvolts miniservos mounted 1/4-inch through-dowels like wing-rubber dowels heavy motor battery stuck Velcro strapped another Velcro strip added security Two side strips /l6 x 7s balsa support two Golden Rod pushrod sets Simple plastic clamps hold two-piece landing-gear wires fuselage finish two thin spray coats white else MonoKote eagle-eyed among Showvolt planform airfoil etc exactly REVOLT used lighter ribs-andsticks wing construction lieu originals planked D-tube structure used transparent MonoKote put show Showvolt Does give anyone ideas Id interested photos anything Electric Profile may materialize photo shows minor improvement REVOLT hatch attach have found using two hatch catches instead just original allows hatch plate rest flat securely because two catches located over underneath springy-formed IM plywood strips rather catch positioned between two Depending choice hatch balsa original single latch can allow hatch deform slightly bow overtime Ive revised four REVOLTs manner catches made 1/2-inch nylon landing-gear straps small plastic ball top headed straight pin CyAed place fonn handle catches pivot snug #2 sheet-metal screw Flightec SEC-M speed control shown Showvolt photos located just behind Master Airscrew geared motor LDM Industries Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kits can upgrade standard servos ball bearing servos just minutes less cost ball bearingservoyoucanupgrade4standard servos Futaba Kib Fits S28 S38 548 5128 5138 S148 Cirrus CS28 CS128 C5238 C5248 servos #96004 pack$2995 #96101 pack$795 Alrtronics Kib Fits 94102 standard servo 197004 pack$2995 197101 pack$795 Univemal Kit Fits JR501 &507Freus HS300 RCD 05 Tower IS-SI Hobbico CS-51 Ace 330 #9800 4 pack$2095 #98101 pack$595 Other Great Products LDM Part #8000 STRONGBOX$795 Part #8100 STRONGBOX II$1195 Part #9500 NO-HEAT Trim Solvent$695 new breed microprocessor-controlled speed controls market particular model offers several features SEC-M six-20-cell 60-amp design includes optional BEC Battery Eliminator Circuit brake functions can activated user E-modelers like BEG idea Ive always preferred using separate receiver battery Flying control actually first time Ive used BEG Electrics part trying out product BEC function works very well radio Im using provides pilot ample indication impending lowbattery condition As motor battery depletes SEC-M BEC circuit begins Eliminates wobble output shaft Reduces control response deadband Reduces chance flutter Improves control surface centering Allows use pull-pull cables Extends life servos order send check money order including $300 S & H LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Dept 2 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone 8 13-991 -4277 Fax 813-991-4810 Florida residents add 6112S sales tax VISA MASTER CARD Accepted @1993 LDM Industries Inc November1994 79 Slow Fast THE FUN FLY 40 Will Maneuver Real Performer LANIER RCI Fuselage Length 35Wing Span 48 Rec Engine Size 19 46Area 516 sq Flying Weight 3 5 lbsRadio Channels 4 Send SASE FREE Color Catalog PO Box 458Phone 404-532-6401 Oakwood GA 30566 FAX 404-532-2163 FEATHER CUT creates new standard ease accuracy cutting white blue foam wing cores ds off Precise single wire tracking concert micro-adjustable balance weights guided exclusive three-point tracking system guarantees ripple-free surfaces No trailing edge burn-out common two wire systems Couple FEATHER CUT Tekoas THERMAL GENERATOR fool proof temperature control youll Pro st time out Cuts straight taper wings fins stabilizers matically ts tape edge workbench dining table stores its own heavy duty mailing tube lete kit anodized plated components no hardware store trips ructions include cutting first wing making templates old Bow 40 52 Available Power supply required Guaranteed out perform rest Simply best TEKOACENTER OF DESIGN THE- CA 1@ VAMVIp LAKE DRIVE 80 Model Aviation rrupt motor operation pulsing manner low battery motor pulses off point can reduce throttle level reestablish continuous lower-power motor operation kill motor altogether plenty receiver power remaining some reserve motor power bring model safely BEC function intended used six- 10-cell packs disabled larger ones cuffing small wire jumper done opto coupler automatically engaged better noise isolation normally desirable larger cell counts Another jumper used similarly choose brake function Other product features include soft start soft brake power-on safety delay During several-week period flew SEC-M two different seven-cell systems 12-cell geared 15 installation well good solid operation way control displayed no funnies such during forced loss signal SEC-M measures approximately 1/2 x 11/2 x 2I2 weighs approximately 24 ounces including two sets three-inch-long 14-gauge leads Sermos connectors eight-inch Futaba receiver lead Flightecs introductory price $88 direct photo shows Flightecs justannounced brushless motor/motor controller system FT-300 used five 10 cells has rated output up 300 watts 14 inches diameter 225 inches long 4mm /32 inch diameter shaft witnessed several flights both directdrive geared operation after rather energetic flight took closer look motor housing quite cool touch much heat power wasted Incidentally Astro 05/15 gear box mates motor motor available now $95 companion SEC-BR brushless speed control microprocessor-controlled perfect match motor one-for-oneplug match smaller Aveox motors too Designed six- 10-cell use control measures approximately 15 x 26 $125 hope have new Flightec systems operational later year time Ill have firsthand information Meanwhile contact Phil Thayer Flightec 21 Juniper Way Hamilton NJ 08619 Tel 609 584-9409 details Another new product useful Electrics other models Phil Pearce Ill E Geneva Tempe AZ 85282 has highly reflective holographic sticky-backed Mylar positively dazzling reflects light idea attach some suitable surfaces high-fliers such upper tip panel surface and/or rudder sailplanes Old Timers reflect suns light enhanced visibility Phil tells has some upper fuselage surfaces Lanzo has saved twice disappearing Ive playing some shop light write absolutely brilliant Im considering aiming some onboard lighting Attention Control Line Fliers Model Aviation wishes increase its inventory CL models model types will consideredsport competition trainers name someone know has model worthy consideration please send letter introduction Publications Manger Rob Kurek Describe unique features model its contest record anything else sets apart Please indicate capabilities regarding photos ability draw plans text format disk manual typewriter etc will carefully review proposal issue prompt reply FEATHER CUT $14950 g 850 S & H THERMAL GENERATOR Power Supply $11950 S&H some Electric night-fliers Phil offering readers free sample pricing information SASE strongly suggest give try Joe Pasquito name new column extraordinarily innovative modeler penchant fine-quality motor mount design manufacturing fact far can see Joe does everything meticulous precisionbe models custom-Electric field box deployable field table motor mounts photo shows Joes latest simple aluminum motor mount bracket designed make quick work converting wet designs beam mounts quiet E-motivation mounts available three sizes fit motors isis- two-inch diameters essentially common motors prices $695 $995 talked Joe June LVRCS meet know things has development its premature get can get touch Joe 168 Gamsboro Rd Lawrenceville NJ 08648 Last month devoted unprecedented amount coverage some Electric Control Line topics did because sheer impressiveness some reader innovation efforts photos because think Electric Control Line can answer real need think would agree real merit real need interest youth hobbyno matter model specifics power form big question suspect Electric Control Line can big part answer Electric because its quiet Control Line because requires little space relatively economical Like quiet growing merit general places downright mandate Although Electric Control Line may seem misfit RC column right now consider long-term stepping stone investment What see some percentage try Electric Control Line idea will continue within aeromodeling Control Line Free Flight RC whatever Since wrote last column four weeks ago Ive received two reader letters asking help Electric Control Line Two month relatively obscure subject lot conversation just four days ago Flying Models editor well-known Control Line Stunt Champion Bob Hunt seems idea Electric Control Line Watch some relevant stuff FM future Meanwhile Im toying idea trying some E-Control Line myself Its long time since hung U-Reely no doubt Ill get dizzy yuk over again may just give try could hook just kid So ends last column 1994 seems like just started writing 1994 Please include SASE correspondence youd like reply have wonderful Electri-flying time OWEN LESS HASSLE MORE FUN Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome fl L5 IFEEX LiUJ V 4CHNO L4 50% Power Same Easy Starting No Glow Plugs Runs llvice Long Scale Sound November 1994 81 Buy Build ONE EVENING Become Stirnt laster Hover Calm Winds Fly straight Up Down Fly Backwards Sideways Attack Loops Rolls $8995 plus-shipping Requires 40 Motor 4 Channel Radio Instruction/Demonstration Video INCLUDED Z 1-800-733-SOAR ASSEMBLY EXCITING TO FLY DAVIS poox 141 & $3 cwlifed MOCEL PRODUCTS
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/11
Page Numbers: 78, 79, 80, 81
RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS TillS MONTH Ill cover Electric Connection Service ECS safety story Shadow REVOLT several new Electric products some additional Electric Control Line thoughts James Kase months ECS modeler resides 1840 Cambridge Flossmoor IL 60422 James would like find others nearby share fun Electric Im asking vicinity get touch him Electric club has come about just such action heres another opportunity Let know works out local E-modeler science teacher profession opportunity presents itself shares things Electric junior high class recently used seven-cell gear-drive Electric demonstrate motor operation principles demo eager ninth-graders included live measurement voltage current rpm over throttle range went field later day immediately throttle-up prop shaft pulled out gear drive assembly Operationally speaking would have just seconds after concluding inclass demo Can imagine potential consequences previous scenario dont know needs said just case please keep yourself others away prop conceivable prop pathno matter whats turning As failed gear drive speculating shaft attachment weakened use frame-rate speed control have advised once column controls hard gear-drives because motor abruptly pulsed off Showvolt has Master Airscrew 31 seven 14s Flightec SEC M receiver rudder servo Note LG attachment about 40-50 times second action ofien manifests itself distinct rumbling sound especially gear drivesat mid-range throttle rumbling hammering gear teethsomething conducive mechanical integrity longevity course something else may have caused failure certainly good candidate say again considering inefficiency other possible consequences such above best use frame-rate speed controls turn motor full full off run between Frame-rate speed controls can make fine 78 Model Aviation Showvolt Receiver speed control held fuselage Velcro Battery also held Velcro fuselage Showvolt profile version REVOLT Same planform airfoil lighter wing construction MonoKote covering Joe Pasquitos new beam mount brackets hold geared Astro 40 Write Joe about other bracket sizes address text SEC-M Flightecs new microprocessor-controlled speed control has optional BEC user-activated brake functions switchesbut much else Shadow word choice KRC President Bob Lane looked over new Showvolt design true profile REVOLT prompted existence reader active E-modeler Jeny Smartt Warsaw Missouri original REVOLT design can found elsewhere issue Jerry correspond now few months ago wrote some comment about given Skyvolt REVOLT whats needed now Showvolt wrote no just left hanging What oh what could Showvolt Having successful Profile RC Electric before see February 1988 Electric Ampeater column decided Profile just thing could show volts n stuff profile REVOLT started cutting wood Tuesday evening flew following Tuesday evening handled exactly like its root design Reaction Lehigh Valley meet following weekend upbeat flew convincingly meet attendee wanted buy spot acceptance somewhat unusual Electric gave idea since agreed build model 1994 KRC raffle anyway pulled six-meter radio installed brand new radio test flew shelved itall within day time read someone else will lucky KRC raffle winner/owner Showvolt because reader Jerry tossed thought challenge direction sent him some photos just could see exactly what did As said second Profile Electric Ive done basic idea workable Electric case fuselage 1/4-inch medium weight grain 11M plywood doublers nose just past tralling edge Both motors nested V-blocks clamped now-popular inner golden rod clamp technique Ampeater bipe has direct drive 15 twelve 800s Showvolt has Master Airscrew 31 seven l4s Receivers speed controls easily held fuselage sides double-stick Velcro Showvolts miniservos mounted 1/4-inch through-dowels like wing-rubber dowels heavy motor battery stuck Velcro strapped another Velcro strip added security Two side strips /l6 x 7s balsa support two Golden Rod pushrod sets Simple plastic clamps hold two-piece landing-gear wires fuselage finish two thin spray coats white else MonoKote eagle-eyed among Showvolt planform airfoil etc exactly REVOLT used lighter ribs-andsticks wing construction lieu originals planked D-tube structure used transparent MonoKote put show Showvolt Does give anyone ideas Id interested photos anything Electric Profile may materialize photo shows minor improvement REVOLT hatch attach have found using two hatch catches instead just original allows hatch plate rest flat securely because two catches located over underneath springy-formed IM plywood strips rather catch positioned between two Depending choice hatch balsa original single latch can allow hatch deform slightly bow overtime Ive revised four REVOLTs manner catches made 1/2-inch nylon landing-gear straps small plastic ball top headed straight pin CyAed place fonn handle catches pivot snug #2 sheet-metal screw Flightec SEC-M speed control shown Showvolt photos located just behind Master Airscrew geared motor LDM Industries Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kits can upgrade standard servos ball bearing servos just minutes less cost ball bearingservoyoucanupgrade4standard servos Futaba Kib Fits S28 S38 548 5128 5138 S148 Cirrus CS28 CS128 C5238 C5248 servos #96004 pack$2995 #96101 pack$795 Alrtronics Kib Fits 94102 standard servo 197004 pack$2995 197101 pack$795 Univemal Kit Fits JR501 &507Freus HS300 RCD 05 Tower IS-SI Hobbico CS-51 Ace 330 #9800 4 pack$2095 #98101 pack$595 Other Great Products LDM Part #8000 STRONGBOX$795 Part #8100 STRONGBOX II$1195 Part #9500 NO-HEAT Trim Solvent$695 new breed microprocessor-controlled speed controls market particular model offers several features SEC-M six-20-cell 60-amp design includes optional BEC Battery Eliminator Circuit brake functions can activated user E-modelers like BEG idea Ive always preferred using separate receiver battery Flying control actually first time Ive used BEG Electrics part trying out product BEC function works very well radio Im using provides pilot ample indication impending lowbattery condition As motor battery depletes SEC-M BEC circuit begins Eliminates wobble output shaft Reduces control response deadband Reduces chance flutter Improves control surface centering Allows use pull-pull cables Extends life servos order send check money order including $300 S & H LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Dept 2 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone 8 13-991 -4277 Fax 813-991-4810 Florida residents add 6112S sales tax VISA MASTER CARD Accepted @1993 LDM Industries Inc November1994 79 Slow Fast THE FUN FLY 40 Will Maneuver Real Performer LANIER RCI Fuselage Length 35Wing Span 48 Rec Engine Size 19 46Area 516 sq Flying Weight 3 5 lbsRadio Channels 4 Send SASE FREE Color Catalog PO Box 458Phone 404-532-6401 Oakwood GA 30566 FAX 404-532-2163 FEATHER CUT creates new standard ease accuracy cutting white blue foam wing cores ds off Precise single wire tracking concert micro-adjustable balance weights guided exclusive three-point tracking system guarantees ripple-free surfaces No trailing edge burn-out common two wire systems Couple FEATHER CUT Tekoas THERMAL GENERATOR fool proof temperature control youll Pro st time out Cuts straight taper wings fins stabilizers matically ts tape edge workbench dining table stores its own heavy duty mailing tube lete kit anodized plated components no hardware store trips ructions include cutting first wing making templates old Bow 40 52 Available Power supply required Guaranteed out perform rest Simply best TEKOACENTER OF DESIGN THE- CA 1@ VAMVIp LAKE DRIVE 80 Model Aviation rrupt motor operation pulsing manner low battery motor pulses off point can reduce throttle level reestablish continuous lower-power motor operation kill motor altogether plenty receiver power remaining some reserve motor power bring model safely BEC function intended used six- 10-cell packs disabled larger ones cuffing small wire jumper done opto coupler automatically engaged better noise isolation normally desirable larger cell counts Another jumper used similarly choose brake function Other product features include soft start soft brake power-on safety delay During several-week period flew SEC-M two different seven-cell systems 12-cell geared 15 installation well good solid operation way control displayed no funnies such during forced loss signal SEC-M measures approximately 1/2 x 11/2 x 2I2 weighs approximately 24 ounces including two sets three-inch-long 14-gauge leads Sermos connectors eight-inch Futaba receiver lead Flightecs introductory price $88 direct photo shows Flightecs justannounced brushless motor/motor controller system FT-300 used five 10 cells has rated output up 300 watts 14 inches diameter 225 inches long 4mm /32 inch diameter shaft witnessed several flights both directdrive geared operation after rather energetic flight took closer look motor housing quite cool touch much heat power wasted Incidentally Astro 05/15 gear box mates motor motor available now $95 companion SEC-BR brushless speed control microprocessor-controlled perfect match motor one-for-oneplug match smaller Aveox motors too Designed six- 10-cell use control measures approximately 15 x 26 $125 hope have new Flightec systems operational later year time Ill have firsthand information Meanwhile contact Phil Thayer Flightec 21 Juniper Way Hamilton NJ 08619 Tel 609 584-9409 details Another new product useful Electrics other models Phil Pearce Ill E Geneva Tempe AZ 85282 has highly reflective holographic sticky-backed Mylar positively dazzling reflects light idea attach some suitable surfaces high-fliers such upper tip panel surface and/or rudder sailplanes Old Timers reflect suns light enhanced visibility Phil tells has some upper fuselage surfaces Lanzo has saved twice disappearing Ive playing some shop light write absolutely brilliant Im considering aiming some onboard lighting Attention Control Line Fliers Model Aviation wishes increase its inventory CL models model types will consideredsport competition trainers name someone know has model worthy consideration please send letter introduction Publications Manger Rob Kurek Describe unique features model its contest record anything else sets apart Please indicate capabilities regarding photos ability draw plans text format disk manual typewriter etc will carefully review proposal issue prompt reply FEATHER CUT $14950 g 850 S & H THERMAL GENERATOR Power Supply $11950 S&H some Electric night-fliers Phil offering readers free sample pricing information SASE strongly suggest give try Joe Pasquito name new column extraordinarily innovative modeler penchant fine-quality motor mount design manufacturing fact far can see Joe does everything meticulous precisionbe models custom-Electric field box deployable field table motor mounts photo shows Joes latest simple aluminum motor mount bracket designed make quick work converting wet designs beam mounts quiet E-motivation mounts available three sizes fit motors isis- two-inch diameters essentially common motors prices $695 $995 talked Joe June LVRCS meet know things has development its premature get can get touch Joe 168 Gamsboro Rd Lawrenceville NJ 08648 Last month devoted unprecedented amount coverage some Electric Control Line topics did because sheer impressiveness some reader innovation efforts photos because think Electric Control Line can answer real need think would agree real merit real need interest youth hobbyno matter model specifics power form big question suspect Electric Control Line can big part answer Electric because its quiet Control Line because requires little space relatively economical Like quiet growing merit general places downright mandate Although Electric Control Line may seem misfit RC column right now consider long-term stepping stone investment What see some percentage try Electric Control Line idea will continue within aeromodeling Control Line Free Flight RC whatever Since wrote last column four weeks ago Ive received two reader letters asking help Electric Control Line Two month relatively obscure subject lot conversation just four days ago Flying Models editor well-known Control Line Stunt Champion Bob Hunt seems idea Electric Control Line Watch some relevant stuff FM future Meanwhile Im toying idea trying some E-Control Line myself Its long time since hung U-Reely no doubt Ill get dizzy yuk over again may just give try could hook just kid So ends last column 1994 seems like just started writing 1994 Please include SASE correspondence youd like reply have wonderful Electri-flying time OWEN LESS HASSLE MORE FUN Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome fl L5 IFEEX LiUJ V 4CHNO L4 50% Power Same Easy Starting No Glow Plugs Runs llvice Long Scale Sound November 1994 81 Buy Build ONE EVENING Become Stirnt laster Hover Calm Winds Fly straight Up Down Fly Backwards Sideways Attack Loops Rolls $8995 plus-shipping Requires 40 Motor 4 Channel Radio Instruction/Demonstration Video INCLUDED Z 1-800-733-SOAR ASSEMBLY EXCITING TO FLY DAVIS poox 141 & $3 cwlifed MOCEL PRODUCTS
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/11
Page Numbers: 78, 79, 80, 81
RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS TillS MONTH Ill cover Electric Connection Service ECS safety story Shadow REVOLT several new Electric products some additional Electric Control Line thoughts James Kase months ECS modeler resides 1840 Cambridge Flossmoor IL 60422 James would like find others nearby share fun Electric Im asking vicinity get touch him Electric club has come about just such action heres another opportunity Let know works out local E-modeler science teacher profession opportunity presents itself shares things Electric junior high class recently used seven-cell gear-drive Electric demonstrate motor operation principles demo eager ninth-graders included live measurement voltage current rpm over throttle range went field later day immediately throttle-up prop shaft pulled out gear drive assembly Operationally speaking would have just seconds after concluding inclass demo Can imagine potential consequences previous scenario dont know needs said just case please keep yourself others away prop conceivable prop pathno matter whats turning As failed gear drive speculating shaft attachment weakened use frame-rate speed control have advised once column controls hard gear-drives because motor abruptly pulsed off Showvolt has Master Airscrew 31 seven 14s Flightec SEC M receiver rudder servo Note LG attachment about 40-50 times second action ofien manifests itself distinct rumbling sound especially gear drivesat mid-range throttle rumbling hammering gear teethsomething conducive mechanical integrity longevity course something else may have caused failure certainly good candidate say again considering inefficiency other possible consequences such above best use frame-rate speed controls turn motor full full off run between Frame-rate speed controls can make fine 78 Model Aviation Showvolt Receiver speed control held fuselage Velcro Battery also held Velcro fuselage Showvolt profile version REVOLT Same planform airfoil lighter wing construction MonoKote covering Joe Pasquitos new beam mount brackets hold geared Astro 40 Write Joe about other bracket sizes address text SEC-M Flightecs new microprocessor-controlled speed control has optional BEC user-activated brake functions switchesbut much else Shadow word choice KRC President Bob Lane looked over new Showvolt design true profile REVOLT prompted existence reader active E-modeler Jeny Smartt Warsaw Missouri original REVOLT design can found elsewhere issue Jerry correspond now few months ago wrote some comment about given Skyvolt REVOLT whats needed now Showvolt wrote no just left hanging What oh what could Showvolt Having successful Profile RC Electric before see February 1988 Electric Ampeater column decided Profile just thing could show volts n stuff profile REVOLT started cutting wood Tuesday evening flew following Tuesday evening handled exactly like its root design Reaction Lehigh Valley meet following weekend upbeat flew convincingly meet attendee wanted buy spot acceptance somewhat unusual Electric gave idea since agreed build model 1994 KRC raffle anyway pulled six-meter radio installed brand new radio test flew shelved itall within day time read someone else will lucky KRC raffle winner/owner Showvolt because reader Jerry tossed thought challenge direction sent him some photos just could see exactly what did As said second Profile Electric Ive done basic idea workable Electric case fuselage 1/4-inch medium weight grain 11M plywood doublers nose just past tralling edge Both motors nested V-blocks clamped now-popular inner golden rod clamp technique Ampeater bipe has direct drive 15 twelve 800s Showvolt has Master Airscrew 31 seven l4s Receivers speed controls easily held fuselage sides double-stick Velcro Showvolts miniservos mounted 1/4-inch through-dowels like wing-rubber dowels heavy motor battery stuck Velcro strapped another Velcro strip added security Two side strips /l6 x 7s balsa support two Golden Rod pushrod sets Simple plastic clamps hold two-piece landing-gear wires fuselage finish two thin spray coats white else MonoKote eagle-eyed among Showvolt planform airfoil etc exactly REVOLT used lighter ribs-andsticks wing construction lieu originals planked D-tube structure used transparent MonoKote put show Showvolt Does give anyone ideas Id interested photos anything Electric Profile may materialize photo shows minor improvement REVOLT hatch attach have found using two hatch catches instead just original allows hatch plate rest flat securely because two catches located over underneath springy-formed IM plywood strips rather catch positioned between two Depending choice hatch balsa original single latch can allow hatch deform slightly bow overtime Ive revised four REVOLTs manner catches made 1/2-inch nylon landing-gear straps small plastic ball top headed straight pin CyAed place fonn handle catches pivot snug #2 sheet-metal screw Flightec SEC-M speed control shown Showvolt photos located just behind Master Airscrew geared motor LDM Industries Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kits can upgrade standard servos ball bearing servos just minutes less cost ball bearingservoyoucanupgrade4standard servos Futaba Kib Fits S28 S38 548 5128 5138 S148 Cirrus CS28 CS128 C5238 C5248 servos #96004 pack$2995 #96101 pack$795 Alrtronics Kib Fits 94102 standard servo 197004 pack$2995 197101 pack$795 Univemal Kit Fits JR501 &507Freus HS300 RCD 05 Tower IS-SI Hobbico CS-51 Ace 330 #9800 4 pack$2095 #98101 pack$595 Other Great Products LDM Part #8000 STRONGBOX$795 Part #8100 STRONGBOX II$1195 Part #9500 NO-HEAT Trim Solvent$695 new breed microprocessor-controlled speed controls market particular model offers several features SEC-M six-20-cell 60-amp design includes optional BEC Battery Eliminator Circuit brake functions can activated user E-modelers like BEG idea Ive always preferred using separate receiver battery Flying control actually first time Ive used BEG Electrics part trying out product BEC function works very well radio Im using provides pilot ample indication impending lowbattery condition As motor battery depletes SEC-M BEC circuit begins Eliminates wobble output shaft Reduces control response deadband Reduces chance flutter Improves control surface centering Allows use pull-pull cables Extends life servos order send check money order including $300 S & H LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Dept 2 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone 8 13-991 -4277 Fax 813-991-4810 Florida residents add 6112S sales tax VISA MASTER CARD Accepted @1993 LDM Industries Inc November1994 79 Slow Fast THE FUN FLY 40 Will Maneuver Real Performer LANIER RCI Fuselage Length 35Wing Span 48 Rec Engine Size 19 46Area 516 sq Flying Weight 3 5 lbsRadio Channels 4 Send SASE FREE Color Catalog PO Box 458Phone 404-532-6401 Oakwood GA 30566 FAX 404-532-2163 FEATHER CUT creates new standard ease accuracy cutting white blue foam wing cores ds off Precise single wire tracking concert micro-adjustable balance weights guided exclusive three-point tracking system guarantees ripple-free surfaces No trailing edge burn-out common two wire systems Couple FEATHER CUT Tekoas THERMAL GENERATOR fool proof temperature control youll Pro st time out Cuts straight taper wings fins stabilizers matically ts tape edge workbench dining table stores its own heavy duty mailing tube lete kit anodized plated components no hardware store trips ructions include cutting first wing making templates old Bow 40 52 Available Power supply required Guaranteed out perform rest Simply best TEKOACENTER OF DESIGN THE- CA 1@ VAMVIp LAKE DRIVE 80 Model Aviation rrupt motor operation pulsing manner low battery motor pulses off point can reduce throttle level reestablish continuous lower-power motor operation kill motor altogether plenty receiver power remaining some reserve motor power bring model safely BEC function intended used six- 10-cell packs disabled larger ones cuffing small wire jumper done opto coupler automatically engaged better noise isolation normally desirable larger cell counts Another jumper used similarly choose brake function Other product features include soft start soft brake power-on safety delay During several-week period flew SEC-M two different seven-cell systems 12-cell geared 15 installation well good solid operation way control displayed no funnies such during forced loss signal SEC-M measures approximately 1/2 x 11/2 x 2I2 weighs approximately 24 ounces including two sets three-inch-long 14-gauge leads Sermos connectors eight-inch Futaba receiver lead Flightecs introductory price $88 direct photo shows Flightecs justannounced brushless motor/motor controller system FT-300 used five 10 cells has rated output up 300 watts 14 inches diameter 225 inches long 4mm /32 inch diameter shaft witnessed several flights both directdrive geared operation after rather energetic flight took closer look motor housing quite cool touch much heat power wasted Incidentally Astro 05/15 gear box mates motor motor available now $95 companion SEC-BR brushless speed control microprocessor-controlled perfect match motor one-for-oneplug match smaller Aveox motors too Designed six- 10-cell use control measures approximately 15 x 26 $125 hope have new Flightec systems operational later year time Ill have firsthand information Meanwhile contact Phil Thayer Flightec 21 Juniper Way Hamilton NJ 08619 Tel 609 584-9409 details Another new product useful Electrics other models Phil Pearce Ill E Geneva Tempe AZ 85282 has highly reflective holographic sticky-backed Mylar positively dazzling reflects light idea attach some suitable surfaces high-fliers such upper tip panel surface and/or rudder sailplanes Old Timers reflect suns light enhanced visibility Phil tells has some upper fuselage surfaces Lanzo has saved twice disappearing Ive playing some shop light write absolutely brilliant Im considering aiming some onboard lighting Attention Control Line Fliers Model Aviation wishes increase its inventory CL models model types will consideredsport competition trainers name someone know has model worthy consideration please send letter introduction Publications Manger Rob Kurek Describe unique features model its contest record anything else sets apart Please indicate capabilities regarding photos ability draw plans text format disk manual typewriter etc will carefully review proposal issue prompt reply FEATHER CUT $14950 g 850 S & H THERMAL GENERATOR Power Supply $11950 S&H some Electric night-fliers Phil offering readers free sample pricing information SASE strongly suggest give try Joe Pasquito name new column extraordinarily innovative modeler penchant fine-quality motor mount design manufacturing fact far can see Joe does everything meticulous precisionbe models custom-Electric field box deployable field table motor mounts photo shows Joes latest simple aluminum motor mount bracket designed make quick work converting wet designs beam mounts quiet E-motivation mounts available three sizes fit motors isis- two-inch diameters essentially common motors prices $695 $995 talked Joe June LVRCS meet know things has development its premature get can get touch Joe 168 Gamsboro Rd Lawrenceville NJ 08648 Last month devoted unprecedented amount coverage some Electric Control Line topics did because sheer impressiveness some reader innovation efforts photos because think Electric Control Line can answer real need think would agree real merit real need interest youth hobbyno matter model specifics power form big question suspect Electric Control Line can big part answer Electric because its quiet Control Line because requires little space relatively economical Like quiet growing merit general places downright mandate Although Electric Control Line may seem misfit RC column right now consider long-term stepping stone investment What see some percentage try Electric Control Line idea will continue within aeromodeling Control Line Free Flight RC whatever Since wrote last column four weeks ago Ive received two reader letters asking help Electric Control Line Two month relatively obscure subject lot conversation just four days ago Flying Models editor well-known Control Line Stunt Champion Bob Hunt seems idea Electric Control Line Watch some relevant stuff FM future Meanwhile Im toying idea trying some E-Control Line myself Its long time since hung U-Reely no doubt Ill get dizzy yuk over again may just give try could hook just kid So ends last column 1994 seems like just started writing 1994 Please include SASE correspondence youd like reply have wonderful Electri-flying time OWEN LESS HASSLE MORE FUN Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome fl L5 IFEEX LiUJ V 4CHNO L4 50% Power Same Easy Starting No Glow Plugs Runs llvice Long Scale Sound November 1994 81 Buy Build ONE EVENING Become Stirnt laster Hover Calm Winds Fly straight Up Down Fly Backwards Sideways Attack Loops Rolls $8995 plus-shipping Requires 40 Motor 4 Channel Radio Instruction/Demonstration Video INCLUDED Z 1-800-733-SOAR ASSEMBLY EXCITING 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