RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS U f U THIS COLUMN WILL COVER Electric Connection Service November 1994 column clarification photo contest reminder some new Electric products microprocessor-controlled speed controls seasonal closing query Doug Ingraham leads off months ECS name may sound familiar Doug modeler behind Lofty Pursuits speed control products 2274 Aster Ct Rapid City SD 57702 also serves design consultant least other major manufacturers speed control products Youd think being Electric supply arena would position Doug inside large circle Electric modelers Doug tells hed welcome association E-fliers local field since Doug regular communication Ill know just well folks respondingso please get touch know youll find Doug fine gentleman modeler flier connect ask him show E powered Fun-Fly competition airplane Impressive Tyler West 5 Eastern Ave Northampton MA 01060 member Hampshire County RIC Club well Electric flying himself beginning persuade others locally virtue value E-flying Tyler would like interested local modelers get touch him share fun excitement Electric brings Id like clarify caption November 1994 column page 78 shows new Flightec brushless motor associated controller caption should read part New Flightec brushless motor microprocessorcontrolled controller product discussed column text wanted offer followup Flightec has several high-tech products dedicated Electric would well request catalog information Phil Thayer 21 Juniper Way Hamilton NJ 08619 Tel 609 584-9409 May 1994 column included dedicated discussion special offer column readers have interest Vintage RC described suitability fun Electrified Vintage RC designs included some info about VRCS Vintage RC Society made appeal offered incentive readers photos own Electrified Vintage designs Im anxious get photos June 30 1995 will get close scrutiny some VRCS officers top names history RC modeling photo judged best wins free one-year membership VRCS unless winner already member prize increases two-year membership Yes read right VRCS already has prize/dues money have receiving photos want remind everyone let due date fly Dig up referenced column detail Last months column discussed several new Electric products since have come along especially significant because small way influenced existenceMy experiments intlight glitch recording captured attention Jomar s Joe Utasi very little time produced microprocessor-controlled version dual glitch recorder Its called Jomar Snitch designed tattle tale communication integrity well-being inflight radio behaviorElectric otherwise have prototype Snitch its very easy use Its housed plastic enclosure measuring about 11/2 inches square x 3/4 inch thick weighs just /2 ounce production version will smaller plugs receiver output just like servo speed control Snitch does have digital counter readouts conveys its message acoustic output device useful comparative evaluation sorts things including radio quality flight environment offending flight line activity holes sky radio comparisons quite few Electric-specific parametersWith transmitter Snitch beeps out greeting tone receiver powered up beeps out number count transmitter frame rate Youll learn recognize signature after just two tries audio output count other correct count radio youll know someone else probably frequency As its doing Snitch also learning what normal signal radio reference its now prepared recognize tally departures signal format fly counts both missed frames extra signals noise spikes during flight 86 Model Aviation ors Sig Wonder Geared Astro cobalt 05 seven 14s Flightec SEC-M Sonic-Tronics 12 x 7 folder 44 ounces Ken Stinson holds original Bird Dog Master Airscrew 31 geared seven 14s Won Joe Utasi KRC raffle Doug Ingraham Super Smith Special Geared FAI 15 MA 12 x 8 folder 10 600mAh cells short-but-hot flights idea behind own dual glitch recorder Snitch stores acquired information memory can report facts requested request made using transmitter stick knob switch etc channel device plugged have throttle channel via Y cable landing turn times smooth pattern Snitch recognizes action request instruction responds countable set tones corresponding stored hit count both extra missed signals Ive test flying prototype Snitch comparison own glitch recorder system Ill have later Meanwhile production version means Byron Fuel goes rs may go up smoke d,p lower restriction Lori Massey holds John Chapis Goldberg Tiger II KRC Geared FAI 40 18 cells 14 x 10 Zinger 5 lb should available Jomar $39 time read Last month reported experiences various microprocessor-controlled speed controls variously glitched radio captured airborne dual glitch recorder seen visible flight disturbances also reported controls behaved much better installed chokes line between speed control receiver Among controls tested Jomar Mini Max microprocessor ESCs I — 3UmXWJLWJI PROTECTION esistance.forrust-free Better throttle response.adding immeasurable degree control Lower operating temperatures. cooler operating temps under demanding circumstances Byron offers full line fuels ranging 0% 60% nitromethane lower price inferior fuels Whether youre cars boats ducted fans fixed wing rota y wing theres Byron Fuel blended specifically needs including three premium Byron RACE car fuels icy.set needleGet fueling confidence Get Byron Fuel fuel champions ALSi* Contact dealer first Jibe doesnt stock Byron Fuel contact us direct Byron Originals Inc ox 279 e Ida Grove IA 51445 364-3165 88 Model Aviation power system arming Earl BrightbiIIs original Ducted Astro 40 33/4 lb thrust Rudderswitch move elevator flaps flaperons throttle retractsthe throttle stick up down several -otection no offers ur engine Byron ibrication package jointly rnotz Performance QJIALIV/ IIJTEGTtITY SERVICE QUALflY ThTEGRTJY SERVICE QJJALTTY IRrEGRTTY SERVICE U uJ 395 O-AVaIIeyBIvd WALNUTCA91789 909 5941471 cI U L3 0W 0 F -C CI CALL ORFOR WRITE FREE S T F R N ED EI N G fO Li en C 0 m I- Li 11 C 0 BROCHURE flown time Mini Max among least offensive counted hits still up standards Jomar s own SM-4 discussed outcome Joe Utasi immediately reacted design revision make pretty good better retooled circuit board include built-in chokes sample upgrade performs almost well best optocoupled analog speed controls both fair complete Joe already Mini Max software upgrade works have other suppliers happened timing experiments right time read current Mini Max version will include latest software chokes experience brought focus just difficult tedious thorough testing comparative evaluation modern speed controls can latest computer-chip-controlled controls have performance features options true test can major challenge anyone Joe now working limitedmarket computer-controlled device test computer-controlled other speed controls Whew dont think guy ever sleeps flight testing new speed controls revealed kind radio interference caused computer circuitry designs offending noise new sense no equivalent conventional analog speed controls also new sense can exist addition ever-present potential classic noise problems such brush noiseAs group microprocessor speed controls may have potential extraoffensive radiobeyond classic Electric installations conversations three manufacturers particularly interested radio used point folks dont fly six meters AM systems anymore true acknowledged test results observed would likely differ radio Continued page 93 90 Model Aviation S ON PRO-BOW THIS UNIQUE DEVICE ALLOWS YOU TO CUT ACCU RATE WING CORES WITHOUT EXPENSIVE AND COMPLICATED EQUIPMENT WITH THE PRO-BOW THE CUTTING WIRE IS GUIDED DIRECTLY AT THE TEMPLATES BY HAND HELD INSULATOR CLIPS THE HEAVY-DUTY CONSTRUCTION GIVES GOOD FEEL TO THE BOW AND WITH THE ADJUSTABLE HEAT PROBE THE WIRE TEMPERATURE CAN BE CONTROLLED FOR PERFECT CUTTING RESULTS sale $4999 WORKS DIRECTLY OFF OF 12 VOLT BATTERY OR 10 AMP BATTERY CHARGER S COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED STRAIGHT OR TAPERED CORES IAL PASSIVE RESISTANCE CUTTING WIRE LATED STEEL FRAME CUTTING TECHNIQUES & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED UP TO 41 SEND $500 FOR 60 PAGE CATALOG VISA & MASTERCARD ACCEPTEDADD $500 SHIPPING IN USAIL RESIDENTS ADD 7% TAX WING MFG 308 E SIMMONS GALESBURG IL 61401 CALL 309-342-3009 forget units remember! NOT JUST CHARGERS-COMPLETE AUTOMATIC BATTERY MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS - Ca Ra Products 21 Urban Dr P0 Box 436 PaineaviBe OH 44077 21 6-639-8274 Hrs 9-12 2-7 Central Time _ SASE information ers inquiries invited RO ElectricslKopski Continued page 90 bands radio brands among AM FM PCM other variables such flight/field environment now am sure because interim Ive changed radios FM system Channel 18 test-flew offensive ESC good analog ESC several times Guess what Very low recorded glitch counts both controls no noticeable flightpath disturbances used particular radio originally might never have known what missed am particularly surprised outcome would bave bet either Ive plenty experience varied radios installations etc FM may perform better situations Ive seen go other way too few years ago radio manufacturer AM FM products market AM could successfully used Electrics FM terribly susceptible brush noise October 1994 Flying Models Bob Aberle presented review Steiner Glitch Recorder experiences Bob focused helped him problematic ignition-equipped Old-Timer could successfully fly airplane contemporary FM radio tried successful AM radio six meters Electric OT ignition wet powera noise source different kind say least message should clear everything potential variable application What may seem obvious necessarily what works installation may work another Knowing Im satisfied comparative results got reported last month because accumulated results formed repeating data pattern over tedious flights weeks end sense particular radio used testing somehow susceptible newest kind ESC induced glitches say good because exercise has already resulted tangible product improvement way Im glad did chance use FM system first surely radios Im able try knows specific radio might function same examination regimen Now have interchangeable radios react differently Im anxious retry controls both systems may able buy borrow still other radios try down side Winter rapidly approaching know seasonal conditions will permit happen quickly Id like gets dark too early Ill report followup results circumstances permit Meanwhile intend use new controls have because have noise problems can probably fix em chokes So can Next month Heres closing query everyone All- Season Electric Fliers know parts country Season no big deal However areaslike really does require some dedication craziness achieve dubious distinction intended boast rather example encouragement Ive All-Season Electric Flier years Electric works very well frigid ice snow first charge-up cold battery may good summer secondwith pack warmed usewill just fine So dress warmly go warm heart pure joy Winter Electric Flying Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply Happy Quiet Landings Everyoneno matter what climate RIC guide tailored fit needs Radio Control Buyers Guide 17th Edition et R/C product source thats tuned needsthe .JRadio Control Buyers Guide 17th Edition handy reference guide thousands products facet R/C modeling hd models Radio Control Buyers Guide covers R/C hobbies including planes ew 0gticies helicopters cars monster trucks boats engines radios field acces- enfry let4rBflies GOmpe% sories toolsJOVe trucks 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]] Send _______ copys Radio Control Buyers Guide #12127$1195 *Enter total amount form Use coupon end mull Kaimbach Publishing Co Dept XDt3t 21027 Crossroads Circle PO Boo 986 Waukesha WI 53187-0986 Include postage handling US add 1311 4th class nr 1451 UPS centloental US Canada add $5Ot ether foreign add IlOtO Wisconsin residents add 5% sales tao total Canadian orders add 7% OST total Payable US tends Prices avail ability subject change Name ____________________________________________________ *Ttl tnclosed $_________________ Please Include pasSage twest Address ________________________________________Credit Curd # ___________________________________ accepts American tupress mm $15 MauterCord VISA CityEnpirution Date_______________ Phone # _________________ ______________________________________State ZipSignature ____________________________________________ XDl3t March 1995 93 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
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/03
Page Numbers: 86, 88, 90, 93
RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS U f U THIS COLUMN WILL COVER Electric Connection Service November 1994 column clarification photo contest reminder some new Electric products microprocessor-controlled speed controls seasonal closing query Doug Ingraham leads off months ECS name may sound familiar Doug modeler behind Lofty Pursuits speed control products 2274 Aster Ct Rapid City SD 57702 also serves design consultant least other major manufacturers speed control products Youd think being Electric supply arena would position Doug inside large circle Electric modelers Doug tells hed welcome association E-fliers local field since Doug regular communication Ill know just well folks respondingso please get touch know youll find Doug fine gentleman modeler flier connect ask him show E powered Fun-Fly competition airplane Impressive Tyler West 5 Eastern Ave Northampton MA 01060 member Hampshire County RIC Club well Electric flying himself beginning persuade others locally virtue value E-flying Tyler would like interested local modelers get touch him share fun excitement Electric brings Id like clarify caption November 1994 column page 78 shows new Flightec brushless motor associated controller caption should read part New Flightec brushless motor microprocessorcontrolled controller product discussed column text wanted offer followup Flightec has several high-tech products dedicated Electric would well request catalog information Phil Thayer 21 Juniper Way Hamilton NJ 08619 Tel 609 584-9409 May 1994 column included dedicated discussion special offer column readers have interest Vintage RC described suitability fun Electrified Vintage RC designs included some info about VRCS Vintage RC Society made appeal offered incentive readers photos own Electrified Vintage designs Im anxious get photos June 30 1995 will get close scrutiny some VRCS officers top names history RC modeling photo judged best wins free one-year membership VRCS unless winner already member prize increases two-year membership Yes read right VRCS already has prize/dues money have receiving photos want remind everyone let due date fly Dig up referenced column detail Last months column discussed several new Electric products since have come along especially significant because small way influenced existenceMy experiments intlight glitch recording captured attention Jomar s Joe Utasi very little time produced microprocessor-controlled version dual glitch recorder Its called Jomar Snitch designed tattle tale communication integrity well-being inflight radio behaviorElectric otherwise have prototype Snitch its very easy use Its housed plastic enclosure measuring about 11/2 inches square x 3/4 inch thick weighs just /2 ounce production version will smaller plugs receiver output just like servo speed control Snitch does have digital counter readouts conveys its message acoustic output device useful comparative evaluation sorts things including radio quality flight environment offending flight line activity holes sky radio comparisons quite few Electric-specific parametersWith transmitter Snitch beeps out greeting tone receiver powered up beeps out number count transmitter frame rate Youll learn recognize signature after just two tries audio output count other correct count radio youll know someone else probably frequency As its doing Snitch also learning what normal signal radio reference its now prepared recognize tally departures signal format fly counts both missed frames extra signals noise spikes during flight 86 Model Aviation ors Sig Wonder Geared Astro cobalt 05 seven 14s Flightec SEC-M Sonic-Tronics 12 x 7 folder 44 ounces Ken Stinson holds original Bird Dog Master Airscrew 31 geared seven 14s Won Joe Utasi KRC raffle Doug Ingraham Super Smith Special Geared FAI 15 MA 12 x 8 folder 10 600mAh cells short-but-hot flights idea behind own dual glitch recorder Snitch stores acquired information memory can report facts requested request made using transmitter stick knob switch etc channel device plugged have throttle channel via Y cable landing turn times smooth pattern Snitch recognizes action request instruction responds countable set tones corresponding stored hit count both extra missed signals Ive test flying prototype Snitch comparison own glitch recorder system Ill have later Meanwhile production version means Byron Fuel goes rs may go up smoke d,p lower restriction Lori Massey holds John Chapis Goldberg Tiger II KRC Geared FAI 40 18 cells 14 x 10 Zinger 5 lb should available Jomar $39 time read Last month reported experiences various microprocessor-controlled speed controls variously glitched radio captured airborne dual glitch recorder seen visible flight disturbances also reported controls behaved much better installed chokes line between speed control receiver Among controls tested Jomar Mini Max microprocessor ESCs I — 3UmXWJLWJI PROTECTION esistance.forrust-free Better throttle response.adding immeasurable degree control Lower operating temperatures. cooler operating temps under demanding circumstances Byron offers full line fuels ranging 0% 60% nitromethane lower price inferior fuels Whether youre cars boats ducted fans fixed wing rota y wing theres Byron Fuel blended specifically needs including three premium Byron RACE car fuels icy.set needleGet fueling confidence Get Byron Fuel fuel champions ALSi* Contact dealer first Jibe doesnt stock Byron Fuel contact us direct Byron Originals Inc ox 279 e Ida Grove IA 51445 364-3165 88 Model Aviation power system arming Earl BrightbiIIs original Ducted Astro 40 33/4 lb thrust Rudderswitch move elevator flaps flaperons throttle retractsthe throttle stick up down several -otection no offers ur engine Byron ibrication package jointly rnotz Performance QJIALIV/ IIJTEGTtITY SERVICE QUALflY ThTEGRTJY SERVICE QJJALTTY IRrEGRTTY SERVICE U uJ 395 O-AVaIIeyBIvd WALNUTCA91789 909 5941471 cI U L3 0W 0 F -C CI CALL ORFOR WRITE FREE S T F R N ED EI N G fO Li en C 0 m I- Li 11 C 0 BROCHURE flown time Mini Max among least offensive counted hits still up standards Jomar s own SM-4 discussed outcome Joe Utasi immediately reacted design revision make pretty good better retooled circuit board include built-in chokes sample upgrade performs almost well best optocoupled analog speed controls both fair complete Joe already Mini Max software upgrade works have other suppliers happened timing experiments right time read current Mini Max version will include latest software chokes experience brought focus just difficult tedious thorough testing comparative evaluation modern speed controls can latest computer-chip-controlled controls have performance features options true test can major challenge anyone Joe now working limitedmarket computer-controlled device test computer-controlled other speed controls Whew dont think guy ever sleeps flight testing new speed controls revealed kind radio interference caused computer circuitry designs offending noise new sense no equivalent conventional analog speed controls also new sense can exist addition ever-present potential classic noise problems such brush noiseAs group microprocessor speed controls may have potential extraoffensive radiobeyond classic Electric installations conversations three manufacturers particularly interested radio used point folks dont fly six meters AM systems anymore true acknowledged test results observed would likely differ radio Continued page 93 90 Model Aviation S ON PRO-BOW THIS UNIQUE DEVICE ALLOWS YOU TO CUT ACCU RATE WING CORES WITHOUT EXPENSIVE AND COMPLICATED EQUIPMENT WITH THE PRO-BOW THE CUTTING WIRE IS GUIDED DIRECTLY AT THE TEMPLATES BY HAND HELD INSULATOR CLIPS THE HEAVY-DUTY CONSTRUCTION GIVES GOOD FEEL TO THE BOW AND WITH THE ADJUSTABLE HEAT PROBE THE WIRE TEMPERATURE CAN BE CONTROLLED FOR PERFECT CUTTING RESULTS sale $4999 WORKS DIRECTLY OFF OF 12 VOLT BATTERY OR 10 AMP BATTERY CHARGER S COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED STRAIGHT OR TAPERED CORES IAL PASSIVE RESISTANCE CUTTING WIRE LATED STEEL FRAME CUTTING TECHNIQUES & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED UP TO 41 SEND $500 FOR 60 PAGE CATALOG VISA & MASTERCARD ACCEPTEDADD $500 SHIPPING IN USAIL RESIDENTS ADD 7% TAX WING MFG 308 E SIMMONS GALESBURG IL 61401 CALL 309-342-3009 forget units remember! NOT JUST CHARGERS-COMPLETE AUTOMATIC BATTERY MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS - Ca Ra Products 21 Urban Dr P0 Box 436 PaineaviBe OH 44077 21 6-639-8274 Hrs 9-12 2-7 Central Time _ SASE information ers inquiries invited RO ElectricslKopski Continued page 90 bands radio brands among AM FM PCM other variables such flight/field environment now am sure because interim Ive changed radios FM system Channel 18 test-flew offensive ESC good analog ESC several times Guess what Very low recorded glitch counts both controls no noticeable flightpath disturbances used particular radio originally might never have known what missed am particularly surprised outcome would bave bet either Ive plenty experience varied radios installations etc FM may perform better situations Ive seen go other way too few years ago radio manufacturer AM FM products market AM could successfully used Electrics FM terribly susceptible brush noise October 1994 Flying Models Bob Aberle presented review Steiner Glitch Recorder experiences Bob focused helped him problematic ignition-equipped Old-Timer could successfully fly airplane contemporary FM radio tried successful AM radio six meters Electric OT ignition wet powera noise source different kind say least message should clear everything potential variable application What may seem obvious necessarily what works installation may work another Knowing Im satisfied comparative results got reported last month because accumulated results formed repeating data pattern over tedious flights weeks end sense particular radio used testing somehow susceptible newest kind ESC induced glitches say good because exercise has already resulted tangible product improvement way Im glad did chance use FM system first surely radios Im able try knows specific radio might function same examination regimen Now have interchangeable radios react differently Im anxious retry controls both systems may able buy borrow still other radios try down side Winter rapidly approaching know seasonal conditions will permit happen quickly Id like gets dark too early Ill report followup results circumstances permit Meanwhile intend use new controls have because have noise problems can probably fix em chokes So can Next month Heres closing query everyone All- Season Electric Fliers know parts country Season no big deal However areaslike really does require some dedication craziness achieve dubious distinction intended boast rather example encouragement Ive All-Season Electric Flier years Electric works very well frigid ice snow first charge-up cold battery may good summer secondwith pack warmed usewill just fine So dress warmly go warm heart pure joy Winter Electric Flying Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply Happy Quiet Landings Everyoneno matter what climate RIC guide tailored fit needs Radio Control Buyers Guide 17th Edition et R/C product source thats tuned needsthe .JRadio Control Buyers Guide 17th Edition handy reference guide thousands products facet R/C modeling hd models Radio Control Buyers Guide covers R/C hobbies including planes ew 0gticies helicopters cars monster trucks boats engines radios field acces- enfry let4rBflies GOmpe% sories toolsJOVe trucks 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]] Send _______ copys Radio Control Buyers Guide #12127$1195 *Enter total amount form Use coupon end mull Kaimbach Publishing Co Dept XDt3t 21027 Crossroads Circle PO Boo 986 Waukesha WI 53187-0986 Include postage handling US add 1311 4th class nr 1451 UPS centloental US Canada add $5Ot ether foreign add IlOtO Wisconsin residents add 5% sales tao total Canadian orders add 7% OST total Payable US tends Prices avail ability subject change Name ____________________________________________________ *Ttl tnclosed $_________________ Please Include pasSage twest Address ________________________________________Credit Curd # ___________________________________ accepts American tupress mm $15 MauterCord VISA CityEnpirution Date_______________ Phone # _________________ ______________________________________State ZipSignature ____________________________________________ XDl3t March 1995 93 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
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/03
Page Numbers: 86, 88, 90, 93
RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS U f U THIS COLUMN WILL COVER Electric Connection Service November 1994 column clarification photo contest reminder some new Electric products microprocessor-controlled speed controls seasonal closing query Doug Ingraham leads off months ECS name may sound familiar Doug modeler behind Lofty Pursuits speed control products 2274 Aster Ct Rapid City SD 57702 also serves design consultant least other major manufacturers speed control products Youd think being Electric supply arena would position Doug inside large circle Electric modelers Doug tells hed welcome association E-fliers local field since Doug regular communication Ill know just well folks respondingso please get touch know youll find Doug fine gentleman modeler flier connect ask him show E powered Fun-Fly competition airplane Impressive Tyler West 5 Eastern Ave Northampton MA 01060 member Hampshire County RIC Club well Electric flying himself beginning persuade others locally virtue value E-flying Tyler would like interested local modelers get touch him share fun excitement Electric brings Id like clarify caption November 1994 column page 78 shows new Flightec brushless motor associated controller caption should read part New Flightec brushless motor microprocessorcontrolled controller product discussed column text wanted offer followup Flightec has several high-tech products dedicated Electric would well request catalog information Phil Thayer 21 Juniper Way Hamilton NJ 08619 Tel 609 584-9409 May 1994 column included dedicated discussion special offer column readers have interest Vintage RC described suitability fun Electrified Vintage RC designs included some info about VRCS Vintage RC Society made appeal offered incentive readers photos own Electrified Vintage designs Im anxious get photos June 30 1995 will get close scrutiny some VRCS officers top names history RC modeling photo judged best wins free one-year membership VRCS unless winner already member prize increases two-year membership Yes read right VRCS already has prize/dues money have receiving photos want remind everyone let due date fly Dig up referenced column detail Last months column discussed several new Electric products since have come along especially significant because small way influenced existenceMy experiments intlight glitch recording captured attention Jomar s Joe Utasi very little time produced microprocessor-controlled version dual glitch recorder Its called Jomar Snitch designed tattle tale communication integrity well-being inflight radio behaviorElectric otherwise have prototype Snitch its very easy use Its housed plastic enclosure measuring about 11/2 inches square x 3/4 inch thick weighs just /2 ounce production version will smaller plugs receiver output just like servo speed control Snitch does have digital counter readouts conveys its message acoustic output device useful comparative evaluation sorts things including radio quality flight environment offending flight line activity holes sky radio comparisons quite few Electric-specific parametersWith transmitter Snitch beeps out greeting tone receiver powered up beeps out number count transmitter frame rate Youll learn recognize signature after just two tries audio output count other correct count radio youll know someone else probably frequency As its doing Snitch also learning what normal signal radio reference its now prepared recognize tally departures signal format fly counts both missed frames extra signals noise spikes during flight 86 Model Aviation ors Sig Wonder Geared Astro cobalt 05 seven 14s Flightec SEC-M Sonic-Tronics 12 x 7 folder 44 ounces Ken Stinson holds original Bird Dog Master Airscrew 31 geared seven 14s Won Joe Utasi KRC raffle Doug Ingraham Super Smith Special Geared FAI 15 MA 12 x 8 folder 10 600mAh cells short-but-hot flights idea behind own dual glitch recorder Snitch stores acquired information memory can report facts requested request made using transmitter stick knob switch etc channel device plugged have throttle channel via Y cable landing turn times smooth pattern Snitch recognizes action request instruction responds countable set tones corresponding stored hit count both extra missed signals Ive test flying prototype Snitch comparison own glitch recorder system Ill have later Meanwhile production version means Byron Fuel goes rs may go up smoke d,p lower restriction Lori Massey holds John Chapis Goldberg Tiger II KRC Geared FAI 40 18 cells 14 x 10 Zinger 5 lb should available Jomar $39 time read Last month reported experiences various microprocessor-controlled speed controls variously glitched radio captured airborne dual glitch recorder seen visible flight disturbances also reported controls behaved much better installed chokes line between speed control receiver Among controls tested Jomar Mini Max microprocessor ESCs I — 3UmXWJLWJI PROTECTION esistance.forrust-free Better throttle response.adding immeasurable degree control Lower operating temperatures. cooler operating temps under demanding circumstances Byron offers full line fuels ranging 0% 60% nitromethane lower price inferior fuels Whether youre cars boats ducted fans fixed wing rota y wing theres Byron Fuel blended specifically needs including three premium Byron RACE car fuels icy.set needleGet fueling confidence Get Byron Fuel fuel champions ALSi* Contact dealer first Jibe doesnt stock Byron Fuel contact us direct Byron Originals Inc ox 279 e Ida Grove IA 51445 364-3165 88 Model Aviation power system arming Earl BrightbiIIs original Ducted Astro 40 33/4 lb thrust Rudderswitch move elevator flaps flaperons throttle retractsthe throttle stick up down several -otection no offers ur engine Byron ibrication package jointly rnotz Performance QJIALIV/ IIJTEGTtITY SERVICE QUALflY ThTEGRTJY SERVICE QJJALTTY IRrEGRTTY SERVICE U uJ 395 O-AVaIIeyBIvd WALNUTCA91789 909 5941471 cI U L3 0W 0 F -C CI CALL ORFOR WRITE FREE S T F R N ED EI N G fO Li en C 0 m I- Li 11 C 0 BROCHURE flown time Mini Max among least offensive counted hits still up standards Jomar s own SM-4 discussed outcome Joe Utasi immediately reacted design revision make pretty good better retooled circuit board include built-in chokes sample upgrade performs almost well best optocoupled analog speed controls both fair complete Joe already Mini Max software upgrade works have other suppliers happened timing experiments right time read current Mini Max version will include latest software chokes experience brought focus just difficult tedious thorough testing comparative evaluation modern speed controls can latest computer-chip-controlled controls have performance features options true test can major challenge anyone Joe now working limitedmarket computer-controlled device test computer-controlled other speed controls Whew dont think guy ever sleeps flight testing new speed controls revealed kind radio interference caused computer circuitry designs offending noise new sense no equivalent conventional analog speed controls also new sense can exist addition ever-present potential classic noise problems such brush noiseAs group microprocessor speed controls may have potential extraoffensive radiobeyond classic Electric installations conversations three manufacturers particularly interested radio used point folks dont fly six meters AM systems anymore true acknowledged test results observed would likely differ radio Continued page 93 90 Model Aviation S ON PRO-BOW THIS UNIQUE DEVICE ALLOWS YOU TO CUT ACCU RATE WING CORES WITHOUT EXPENSIVE AND COMPLICATED EQUIPMENT WITH THE PRO-BOW THE CUTTING WIRE IS GUIDED DIRECTLY AT THE TEMPLATES BY HAND HELD INSULATOR CLIPS THE HEAVY-DUTY CONSTRUCTION GIVES GOOD FEEL TO THE BOW AND WITH THE ADJUSTABLE HEAT PROBE THE WIRE TEMPERATURE CAN BE CONTROLLED FOR PERFECT CUTTING RESULTS sale $4999 WORKS DIRECTLY OFF OF 12 VOLT BATTERY OR 10 AMP BATTERY CHARGER S COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED STRAIGHT OR TAPERED CORES IAL PASSIVE RESISTANCE CUTTING WIRE LATED STEEL FRAME CUTTING TECHNIQUES & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED UP TO 41 SEND $500 FOR 60 PAGE CATALOG VISA & MASTERCARD ACCEPTEDADD $500 SHIPPING IN USAIL RESIDENTS ADD 7% TAX WING MFG 308 E SIMMONS GALESBURG IL 61401 CALL 309-342-3009 forget units remember! NOT JUST CHARGERS-COMPLETE AUTOMATIC BATTERY MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS - Ca Ra Products 21 Urban Dr P0 Box 436 PaineaviBe OH 44077 21 6-639-8274 Hrs 9-12 2-7 Central Time _ SASE information ers inquiries invited RO ElectricslKopski Continued page 90 bands radio brands among AM FM PCM other variables such flight/field environment now am sure because interim Ive changed radios FM system Channel 18 test-flew offensive ESC good analog ESC several times Guess what Very low recorded glitch counts both controls no noticeable flightpath disturbances used particular radio originally might never have known what missed am particularly surprised outcome would bave bet either Ive plenty experience varied radios installations etc FM may perform better situations Ive seen go other way too few years ago radio manufacturer AM FM products market AM could successfully used Electrics FM terribly susceptible brush noise October 1994 Flying Models Bob Aberle presented review Steiner Glitch Recorder experiences Bob focused helped him problematic ignition-equipped Old-Timer could successfully fly airplane contemporary FM radio tried successful AM radio six meters Electric OT ignition wet powera noise source different kind say least message should clear everything potential variable application What may seem obvious necessarily what works installation may work another Knowing Im satisfied comparative results got reported last month because accumulated results formed repeating data pattern over tedious flights weeks end sense particular radio used testing somehow susceptible newest kind ESC induced glitches say good because exercise has already resulted tangible product improvement way Im glad did chance use FM system first surely radios Im able try knows specific radio might function same examination regimen Now have interchangeable radios react differently Im anxious retry controls both systems may able buy borrow still other radios try down side Winter rapidly approaching know seasonal conditions will permit happen quickly Id like gets dark too early Ill report followup results circumstances permit Meanwhile intend use new controls have because have noise problems can probably fix em chokes So can Next month Heres closing query everyone All- Season Electric Fliers know parts country Season no big deal However areaslike really does require some dedication craziness achieve dubious distinction intended boast rather example encouragement Ive All-Season Electric Flier years Electric works very well frigid ice snow first charge-up cold battery may good summer secondwith pack warmed usewill just fine So dress warmly go warm heart pure joy Winter Electric Flying Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply Happy Quiet Landings Everyoneno matter what climate RIC guide tailored fit needs Radio Control Buyers Guide 17th Edition et R/C product source thats tuned needsthe .JRadio Control Buyers Guide 17th Edition handy reference guide thousands products facet R/C modeling hd models Radio Control Buyers Guide covers R/C hobbies including planes ew 0gticies helicopters cars monster trucks boats engines radios field acces- enfry let4rBflies GOmpe% sories toolsJOVe trucks 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]] Send _______ copys Radio Control Buyers Guide #12127$1195 *Enter total amount form Use coupon end mull Kaimbach Publishing Co Dept XDt3t 21027 Crossroads Circle PO Boo 986 Waukesha WI 53187-0986 Include postage handling US add 1311 4th class nr 1451 UPS centloental US Canada add $5Ot ether foreign add IlOtO Wisconsin residents add 5% sales tao total Canadian orders add 7% OST total Payable US tends Prices avail ability subject change Name ____________________________________________________ *Ttl tnclosed $_________________ Please Include pasSage twest Address ________________________________________Credit Curd # ___________________________________ accepts American tupress mm $15 MauterCord VISA CityEnpirution Date_______________ Phone # _________________ ______________________________________State ZipSignature ____________________________________________ XDl3t March 1995 93 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
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/03
Page Numbers: 86, 88, 90, 93
RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS U f U THIS COLUMN WILL COVER Electric Connection Service November 1994 column clarification photo contest reminder some new Electric products microprocessor-controlled speed controls seasonal closing query Doug Ingraham leads off months ECS name may sound familiar Doug modeler behind Lofty Pursuits speed control products 2274 Aster Ct Rapid City SD 57702 also serves design consultant least other major manufacturers speed control products Youd think being Electric supply arena would position Doug inside large circle Electric modelers Doug tells hed welcome association E-fliers local field since Doug regular communication Ill know just well folks respondingso please get touch know youll find Doug fine gentleman modeler flier connect ask him show E powered Fun-Fly competition airplane Impressive Tyler West 5 Eastern Ave Northampton MA 01060 member Hampshire County RIC Club well Electric flying himself beginning persuade others locally virtue value E-flying Tyler would like interested local modelers get touch him share fun excitement Electric brings Id like clarify caption November 1994 column page 78 shows new Flightec brushless motor associated controller caption should read part New Flightec brushless motor microprocessorcontrolled controller product discussed column text wanted offer followup Flightec has several high-tech products dedicated Electric would well request catalog information Phil Thayer 21 Juniper Way Hamilton NJ 08619 Tel 609 584-9409 May 1994 column included dedicated discussion special offer column readers have interest Vintage RC described suitability fun Electrified Vintage RC designs included some info about VRCS Vintage RC Society made appeal offered incentive readers photos own Electrified Vintage designs Im anxious get photos June 30 1995 will get close scrutiny some VRCS officers top names history RC modeling photo judged best wins free one-year membership VRCS unless winner already member prize increases two-year membership Yes read right VRCS already has prize/dues money have receiving photos want remind everyone let due date fly Dig up referenced column detail Last months column discussed several new Electric products since have come along especially significant because small way influenced existenceMy experiments intlight glitch recording captured attention Jomar s Joe Utasi very little time produced microprocessor-controlled version dual glitch recorder Its called Jomar Snitch designed tattle tale communication integrity well-being inflight radio behaviorElectric otherwise have prototype Snitch its very easy use Its housed plastic enclosure measuring about 11/2 inches square x 3/4 inch thick weighs just /2 ounce production version will smaller plugs receiver output just like servo speed control Snitch does have digital counter readouts conveys its message acoustic output device useful comparative evaluation sorts things including radio quality flight environment offending flight line activity holes sky radio comparisons quite few Electric-specific parametersWith transmitter Snitch beeps out greeting tone receiver powered up beeps out number count transmitter frame rate Youll learn recognize signature after just two tries audio output count other correct count radio youll know someone else probably frequency As its doing Snitch also learning what normal signal radio reference its now prepared recognize tally departures signal format fly counts both missed frames extra signals noise spikes during flight 86 Model Aviation ors Sig Wonder Geared Astro cobalt 05 seven 14s Flightec SEC-M Sonic-Tronics 12 x 7 folder 44 ounces Ken Stinson holds original Bird Dog Master Airscrew 31 geared seven 14s Won Joe Utasi KRC raffle Doug Ingraham Super Smith Special Geared FAI 15 MA 12 x 8 folder 10 600mAh cells short-but-hot flights idea behind own dual glitch recorder Snitch stores acquired information memory can report facts requested request made using transmitter stick knob switch etc channel device plugged have throttle channel via Y cable landing turn times smooth pattern Snitch recognizes action request instruction responds countable set tones corresponding stored hit count both extra missed signals Ive test flying prototype Snitch comparison own glitch recorder system Ill have later Meanwhile production version means Byron Fuel goes rs may go up smoke d,p lower restriction Lori Massey holds John Chapis Goldberg Tiger II KRC Geared FAI 40 18 cells 14 x 10 Zinger 5 lb should available Jomar $39 time read Last month reported experiences various microprocessor-controlled speed controls variously glitched radio captured airborne dual glitch recorder seen visible flight disturbances also reported controls behaved much better installed chokes line between speed control receiver Among controls tested Jomar Mini Max microprocessor ESCs I — 3UmXWJLWJI PROTECTION esistance.forrust-free Better throttle response.adding immeasurable degree control Lower operating 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flown time Mini Max among least offensive counted hits still up standards Jomar s own SM-4 discussed outcome Joe Utasi immediately reacted design revision make pretty good better retooled circuit board include built-in chokes sample upgrade performs almost well best optocoupled analog speed controls both fair complete Joe already Mini Max software upgrade works have other suppliers happened timing experiments right time read current Mini Max version will include latest software chokes experience brought focus just difficult tedious thorough testing comparative evaluation modern speed controls can latest computer-chip-controlled controls have performance features options true test can major challenge anyone Joe now working limitedmarket computer-controlled device test computer-controlled other speed controls Whew dont think guy ever sleeps flight testing new speed controls revealed kind radio interference caused computer circuitry designs offending noise new sense no equivalent conventional analog speed controls also new sense can exist addition ever-present potential classic noise problems such brush noiseAs group microprocessor speed controls may have potential extraoffensive radiobeyond classic Electric installations conversations three manufacturers particularly interested radio used point folks dont fly six meters AM systems anymore true acknowledged test results observed would likely differ radio Continued page 93 90 Model Aviation S ON PRO-BOW THIS UNIQUE DEVICE ALLOWS YOU TO CUT ACCU RATE WING CORES WITHOUT EXPENSIVE AND COMPLICATED EQUIPMENT WITH THE PRO-BOW THE CUTTING WIRE IS GUIDED DIRECTLY AT THE TEMPLATES BY HAND HELD INSULATOR CLIPS THE HEAVY-DUTY CONSTRUCTION GIVES GOOD FEEL TO THE BOW AND WITH THE ADJUSTABLE HEAT PROBE THE WIRE TEMPERATURE CAN BE CONTROLLED FOR PERFECT CUTTING RESULTS sale $4999 WORKS DIRECTLY OFF OF 12 VOLT BATTERY OR 10 AMP BATTERY CHARGER S COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED STRAIGHT OR TAPERED CORES IAL PASSIVE RESISTANCE CUTTING WIRE 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