RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS U r1 U T1 1.4 4 WJ.U'fI3 i zi r -m JU THIS MONTHS TOPICS include two meet announcements continuing End-of-Charge Beeper EOCB information Electric Eight Call reader input parts supplies beginners E-powerperplexion Cohn McKinley 4003 Poindexter Ave Winston Salem NC 27106 Tel 336 924-5890 announces RAM meet May 3 practice May 2 AULD etc Mike Stewart 107 Taft Terrace Washington NJ 07882 Tel 908 689-6981 announces LVRCS meet Easton PA June 13-14 Interest EOCB continues high gear new things seem happening time EOCB manufactured John McCullough available through New Creations R/C kit version available directly John Just weeks later things have changed John has found necessary discontinue production activities because some personal business considerations applies EOCB EOCB kit John also discontinued production Pinion Press described January 1998 column John has quite disappointed situation has found way mitigate some its negative aspects has negotiated Panel Technologies assume manufacturing responsibility EOCB Pinion Press products Panel Technologies also supplies RF Sniffer published October 1997 MA RF Sniffer modem transmitter monitor impound general flightline personal use designed John Hickey offers unique feature detecting audioalarming presence operating RC transmitters including AM FM PCM can direct inquiries above-named products Panel Technologies 550-2 California Rd Quakertown PA 18951 Tel 215 538-7055 Fax 215 538-7082 Panel Technologies small-business partnership includes Ed Schmittwho just happens KRCs early Electric Fly Managers last months column offered generalized solution increasing demand EOCB sound diversity neededto better distinguish beep busy flightlines Now theres Electric Eight Calla generalized anything goes End-of-Charge annunciator photo shows new Electric Eight Calla device monitors motor-battery charging process like EOCB better EFC announces end-of-charge whatever sound put prerecord whatever personalized exhilarating sounds choose its internal solid-state digital recorder no moving parts thats what Electric Eight Call outputs hear pack charged its rerecordable often like fair complete must remind some discussion 2/98 column wherein pronounced KRC 97 innovation winner . modeler central PA demonstrated . solid-state recording device revision own EOCB EFC similar though enhanced variation same idea accompanying Block Diagram shows electrical makeup device fair say EOCB replacement bigger complex costly predecessor EOCB should fill demand sound diversity its still built entirely Radio Shack parts hobby shop supplies Electric Eight Call utilizes mini-PA amplifier/speaker previously mentioned digital recorder some custom electronics built DETECTRECORDERSPEAKER FROM MOTORholeboard microphone ELECTRIC FLIGHT CALL June1998 105 Revolt under charge Electric Flight Call standing announce flight readiness Block diagram below Cloud Dancer Marc Thomson Hamilton Ontario KRC 97 Astro 25G 14 1700s 12 x 8 up front Claudia Garner photo Dee plane Dee plane Dee plane charged boss universal PC board similar original EOCB single long-lasting four-C-cell batteryall housed speaker box EFC works motor packs four 40 cells has ability play back up 20-second-duration sound can accept voice music synthesized random other kind sound via microphone and/or signal connector loud desired Im offering preliminary look test interest level theres enough reader interest Ill detail design future presentation Several columns ago discussed reader interest home-built Electronic Speed Controls discussion lamented general lack recent published material build-your-own enthusiast also noted what seemed like considerable reader interest building simple electronic projects related RC evidenced acceptance EOCB invited reaction possibility ESC construction article readers would really like build own ESCs would like article will take some timeprobably year moreto choose what to develop presentation get print Another column question concerned felt about having use mail-order parts suppliers simple electronic projects Radio Shack stores very convenient readers parts selection quite limited changes often Its difficult good electronic design based solely supplier dont yet have reaction However Ive experienced between parts option Id like describe Radio Shack Unlimited catalog extension neighborhood Radio Shackbut still deal local store look through current RS store catalog youll see numerous parts supplies RSU prefix part number SAILAIRE 3-Channel Glider Kit Spread wings over 12 feet wide Like em BIG youll love Dream Catcher Sailaire 12 feet 4 inches wingtip wingtip spans perhaps double own height Now thats flying Beyond its spectacular size gentle giant comes expertly engineeredwith plenty 1st place competition wins prove 2-piece spruce/balsa wing features D-tube main panels machine-sanded ribs has fiberglass forward fuselage pod ply tail cone ending balsa tail feathers Using 3 channel radio control rudder spoilers removable stabilator can launch Sailaire easily hi-start 6-volt winch kick back.and watch dominate skies kit includes clear canopy control rods instructions fullpan 149 3785mmsize plans hardware location dealer nearest itor span 34 865mmyou please call 1-800-682-8948 mention code number 0419Q 1643 sq 106 sq din ig Weight 5-11 lb 2270-4990 g AlDream wing root 114% flat bottomCatcher Hobby Inc7 am wing tip 113% flat bottomR/C Glider Kits & Supplies abilator root 10% symmetricalDistributed Exclusively Through abilator tip 85% symmetricalGreat Planes Model Distributors Company tage Length 62 1575mmPO Box 9021 Champaign IL 61825-9021 lires 3-channel radio 3 standard servos copyright 1998 3149001 Eight-pound Great Planes Ultimate Jack Sowle Jackson Ml Max-Cim 15-13Y 321 gears 20 1700s 12 x 8 Hundreds transmitters kinds KRC impound dictate need RF Snifferssee MA 10/97 Claudia Garner photo J & C HOBBIES Order Line 1400-309-8314 Info Line 412-796-9344 24hr Fax Order line 412-798-9867 will customize Hitec radio Focus 2 SS 72mHz AM 6595 Focus 4 FM w/4 HS300** 12995 Focus 6 FM w14 HS-422 16095 Flash 4 FM w/3 HS-300 14295 Flash 5 FM w14 HS422** 16695 Prism 7XF FM w/4 1{S422*21395 Prism7XS FM wlSpec w/4 HS422** 28895 Prism 7X FM wlSpectra Tx on1y19295 RDC Supreme Rx w/crystal**5995 535 Micro Rx w/crystal**6195 HS-60 Super Micro 16 oz/in**3195 HS-80 Sub Micro 31 ozlm2595 HS-85 Mighty Micro 38 oz/in2995 HS-101 Mini 24 oz/in2195 HS-205 BR Super mini 43 oz/in**2595 HS-225 Super Mliii 50 oz3n2995 HS-300 Super Sport 42 oz/in**995 HS-300BB Ball Bearing Sport1195 HS-422 Pro-servo 43 ozrm1395 HS-425 BR Pro wldual bearings**1795 HS-525 BB Hi Speed 47 ozlin*3295 HS-545 RB Hi Torque 62 oz/in**3295 HS-605 BR Hi Torque 77 oziin**3495 HS-615 MG Supr Torque lO7szIis**4595 HS-700 BR Giant Scale 133 oz**2895 HS-755 BR Sail Arm Servo3495 HS-725 RB Sail Winch Servo4595 HS-75 BR Retract 90 oziin**3695 ** New Lower Prices CIRRUS SERVOS 05-20 Sub-Micro2299 CS-30 Pro Mini1999 CS-SO Standard Sport999 CS-60 BR Hi Torque1699 CS-GO MG Hi Torque metal gear2199 CS-70 BR Standard Pro1499 CS-So MG Super Torque2299 CS-90 RB FastlLow Profile1799 CS-lao RB Retract2499 CS-400 Giant Pro BR2199 05-600 Jumbo Pro Super Torque4499 AIRBORNE PACK SPECIALS Combos include RCD Supreme Receiver w/crystal switch harness & aileron ext #14 CS-6OBB Hi-Torque12995 #24 CS-6oMG Hi-Torque14995 #34 CS-SO Standard Sport10195 #44 CS-7ORR Pro11995 #52 CS-SO BR Mini10295 #62 CS-400 RB Giant Pro10595 J&C Sound Security1995 J&C Fun-Bat2495 call 6-Pack special Specials Lanier & Jack Stafford Kits FULL SERVICE HOBBY STORE Shipping & Handling . $500 Continental USA Most Orders Shipped 24 hrs J & C Hobbies Street Penn Bills PA 16236 Visa Mastercard Discover Accepted Prices Subject Change Without Notice parts stocked stores can order pay counter shipped door approached option some reluctance decided test anyway operation friendly fast flawless happened Sunday afternoon did ordered paid few RSU parts order processed spot immediate printed data feedback out-of-state warehouse regarding inventory etc Most parts shown stock two backordered received basic order four days later via US Mail backordered parts few days after very surprised pleased experience based would encourage use resource effect RSU option significantly expands parts section familiar Radio Shack store few days delay thrown Im takes well delay realize option does compare favorably other much-less-convenient choices Several months ago purchased newer Astro Super Boxesa high ratio high-quality all-metal gear box box Astro #711 4361 ratio Astro 035 Cobalt motor Now 035 sounds small viewed wet-engine nomenclature point view thinking 049 wet engine example Astro 035 weighs few ounces typically powered five six cells 035 characterized operating about 150-200 watts input turning appropriate props direct drive currents less 30 amps However gearbox place 12 x 8 13 x 8 prop 11 12 cells power input range 300-400 watts about same operating current can expected might easily conclude gear box has made motor twice powerful Using familiar Rule Thumb 50 watts per pound good B-flight airplanes power system should fly eight-pound model Would normally think such airplane wet 049 dont think So just what earth does 035 mean Nothing Ive frequently lamented lack easy-to-understand motor description utilization standards lot related progress has made beginners challenge continues large gray discouraging cloud banging over otherwise potentially bright-andsunny model-flying experience power thing very hard understand often manifests itself motor/which airplane quandary old things getting better more breaks cloud cover may recall frequent suggestion collect E-columns possible popular aeromodeling magazines monthly packets B-knowledge collectively offer good deal helpful information including info subject Ive also suggested watching Electric construction articles give insight what works motor/model-wise B-meetsgreat sources E-information Ive also pointed out time wet power comparably problematic ponder anyone knew what kind airplane put first wet engines An old still new problem know frustrating such considerations can B-beginners also know little perseverance generally resolves evidenced burgeoning number highly accomplished E-modelers havent successful B-flight despite best efforts just havent collected info insight help need no such thing B-failure anymore just not-quite-yet B-success Please enclose SASB correspondence youd like reply means send questions Ill always try help cant Ill say Happy Summertime B-landings everyone Model Aviation x SweeDs Electric NATS F7 LMR Rotor took top B places Class LMR Sail p lane Congratulations David Elias Free Class B Aveox took 6 top 7 places including first p lace tie Both oniy 3 points CatalogfroR p ear e Jo flyoft erfect 13 g p won Class B using F7LMR Rotor 00 12 cells Call write fax e-niail us FREE catalog Shown new FlO Conipetition Bode new lightened version weighs 21 5g wires Ills capahie ot nearly 1 horsepower used 10 cell F5B conipetition also worlds niost powerful 7 cell Rotor used new Hybridrive L60 controller can get over 700 watts froni 96 ounce package Aveox Inc 31324 Via Colinas #103 Westlake Village CA 9162 Phone 8185978915 Fax 8185970617 http//wwwa veoxcom info@aveoxcom Aveox High Performance Brushess DC Motors
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/06
Page Numbers: 105, 109, 110
RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS U r1 U T1 1.4 4 WJ.U'fI3 i zi r -m JU THIS MONTHS TOPICS include two meet announcements continuing End-of-Charge Beeper EOCB information Electric Eight Call reader input parts supplies beginners E-powerperplexion Cohn McKinley 4003 Poindexter Ave Winston Salem NC 27106 Tel 336 924-5890 announces RAM meet May 3 practice May 2 AULD etc Mike Stewart 107 Taft Terrace Washington NJ 07882 Tel 908 689-6981 announces LVRCS meet Easton PA June 13-14 Interest EOCB continues high gear new things seem happening time EOCB manufactured John McCullough available through New Creations R/C kit version available directly John Just weeks later things have changed John has found necessary discontinue production activities because some personal business considerations applies EOCB EOCB kit John also discontinued production Pinion Press described January 1998 column John has quite disappointed situation has found way mitigate some its negative aspects has negotiated Panel Technologies assume manufacturing responsibility EOCB Pinion Press products Panel Technologies also supplies RF Sniffer published October 1997 MA RF Sniffer modem transmitter monitor impound general flightline personal use designed John Hickey offers unique feature detecting audioalarming presence operating RC transmitters including AM FM PCM can direct inquiries above-named products Panel Technologies 550-2 California Rd Quakertown PA 18951 Tel 215 538-7055 Fax 215 538-7082 Panel Technologies small-business partnership includes Ed Schmittwho just happens KRCs early Electric Fly Managers last months column offered generalized solution increasing demand EOCB sound diversity neededto better distinguish beep busy flightlines Now theres Electric Eight Calla generalized anything goes End-of-Charge annunciator photo shows new Electric Eight Calla device monitors motor-battery charging process like EOCB better EFC announces end-of-charge whatever sound put prerecord whatever personalized exhilarating sounds choose its internal solid-state digital recorder no moving parts thats what Electric Eight Call outputs hear pack charged its rerecordable often like fair complete must remind some discussion 2/98 column wherein pronounced KRC 97 innovation winner . modeler central PA demonstrated . solid-state recording device revision own EOCB EFC similar though enhanced variation same idea accompanying Block Diagram shows electrical makeup device fair say EOCB replacement bigger complex costly predecessor EOCB should fill demand sound diversity its still built entirely Radio Shack parts hobby shop supplies Electric Eight Call utilizes mini-PA amplifier/speaker previously mentioned digital recorder some custom electronics built DETECTRECORDERSPEAKER FROM MOTORholeboard microphone ELECTRIC FLIGHT CALL June1998 105 Revolt under charge Electric Flight Call standing announce flight readiness Block diagram below Cloud Dancer Marc Thomson Hamilton Ontario KRC 97 Astro 25G 14 1700s 12 x 8 up front Claudia Garner photo Dee plane Dee plane Dee plane charged boss universal PC board similar original EOCB single long-lasting four-C-cell batteryall housed speaker box EFC works motor packs four 40 cells has ability play back up 20-second-duration sound can accept voice music synthesized random other kind sound via microphone and/or signal connector loud desired Im offering preliminary look test interest level theres enough reader interest Ill detail design future presentation Several columns ago discussed reader interest home-built Electronic Speed Controls discussion lamented general lack recent published material build-your-own enthusiast also noted what seemed like considerable reader interest building simple electronic projects related RC evidenced acceptance EOCB invited reaction possibility ESC construction article readers would really like build own ESCs would like article will take some timeprobably year moreto choose what to develop presentation get print Another column question concerned felt about having use mail-order parts suppliers simple electronic projects Radio Shack stores very convenient readers parts selection quite limited changes often Its difficult good electronic design based solely supplier dont yet have reaction However Ive experienced between parts option Id like describe Radio Shack Unlimited catalog extension neighborhood Radio Shackbut still deal local store look through current RS store catalog youll see numerous parts supplies RSU prefix part number SAILAIRE 3-Channel Glider Kit Spread wings over 12 feet wide Like em BIG youll love Dream Catcher Sailaire 12 feet 4 inches wingtip wingtip spans perhaps double own height Now thats flying Beyond its spectacular size gentle giant comes expertly engineeredwith plenty 1st place competition wins prove 2-piece spruce/balsa wing features D-tube main panels machine-sanded ribs has fiberglass forward fuselage pod ply tail cone ending balsa tail feathers Using 3 channel radio control rudder spoilers removable stabilator can launch Sailaire easily hi-start 6-volt winch kick back.and watch dominate skies kit includes clear canopy control rods instructions fullpan 149 3785mmsize plans hardware location dealer nearest itor span 34 865mmyou please call 1-800-682-8948 mention code number 0419Q 1643 sq 106 sq din ig Weight 5-11 lb 2270-4990 g AlDream wing root 114% flat bottomCatcher Hobby Inc7 am wing tip 113% flat bottomR/C Glider Kits & Supplies abilator root 10% symmetricalDistributed Exclusively Through abilator tip 85% symmetricalGreat Planes Model Distributors Company tage Length 62 1575mmPO Box 9021 Champaign IL 61825-9021 lires 3-channel radio 3 standard servos copyright 1998 3149001 Eight-pound Great Planes Ultimate Jack Sowle Jackson Ml Max-Cim 15-13Y 321 gears 20 1700s 12 x 8 Hundreds transmitters kinds KRC impound dictate need RF Snifferssee MA 10/97 Claudia Garner photo J & C HOBBIES Order Line 1400-309-8314 Info Line 412-796-9344 24hr Fax Order line 412-798-9867 will customize Hitec radio Focus 2 SS 72mHz AM 6595 Focus 4 FM w/4 HS300** 12995 Focus 6 FM w14 HS-422 16095 Flash 4 FM w/3 HS-300 14295 Flash 5 FM w14 HS422** 16695 Prism 7XF FM w/4 1{S422*21395 Prism7XS FM wlSpec w/4 HS422** 28895 Prism 7X FM wlSpectra Tx on1y19295 RDC Supreme Rx w/crystal**5995 535 Micro Rx w/crystal**6195 HS-60 Super Micro 16 oz/in**3195 HS-80 Sub Micro 31 ozlm2595 HS-85 Mighty Micro 38 oz/in2995 HS-101 Mini 24 oz/in2195 HS-205 BR Super mini 43 oz/in**2595 HS-225 Super Mliii 50 oz3n2995 HS-300 Super Sport 42 oz/in**995 HS-300BB Ball Bearing Sport1195 HS-422 Pro-servo 43 ozrm1395 HS-425 BR Pro wldual bearings**1795 HS-525 BB Hi Speed 47 ozlin*3295 HS-545 RB Hi Torque 62 oz/in**3295 HS-605 BR Hi Torque 77 oziin**3495 HS-615 MG Supr Torque lO7szIis**4595 HS-700 BR Giant Scale 133 oz**2895 HS-755 BR Sail Arm Servo3495 HS-725 RB Sail Winch Servo4595 HS-75 BR Retract 90 oziin**3695 ** New Lower Prices CIRRUS SERVOS 05-20 Sub-Micro2299 CS-30 Pro Mini1999 CS-SO Standard Sport999 CS-60 BR Hi Torque1699 CS-GO MG Hi Torque metal gear2199 CS-70 BR Standard Pro1499 CS-So MG Super Torque2299 CS-90 RB FastlLow Profile1799 CS-lao RB Retract2499 CS-400 Giant Pro BR2199 05-600 Jumbo Pro Super Torque4499 AIRBORNE PACK SPECIALS Combos include RCD Supreme Receiver w/crystal switch harness & aileron ext #14 CS-6OBB Hi-Torque12995 #24 CS-6oMG Hi-Torque14995 #34 CS-SO Standard Sport10195 #44 CS-7ORR Pro11995 #52 CS-SO BR Mini10295 #62 CS-400 RB Giant Pro10595 J&C Sound Security1995 J&C Fun-Bat2495 call 6-Pack special Specials Lanier & Jack Stafford Kits FULL SERVICE HOBBY STORE Shipping & Handling . $500 Continental USA Most Orders Shipped 24 hrs J & C Hobbies Street Penn Bills PA 16236 Visa Mastercard Discover Accepted Prices Subject Change Without Notice parts stocked stores can order pay counter shipped door approached option some reluctance decided test anyway operation friendly fast flawless happened Sunday afternoon did ordered paid few RSU parts order processed spot immediate printed data feedback out-of-state warehouse regarding inventory etc Most parts shown stock two backordered received basic order four days later via US Mail backordered parts few days after very surprised pleased experience based would encourage use resource effect RSU option significantly expands parts section familiar Radio Shack store few days delay thrown Im takes well delay realize option does compare favorably other much-less-convenient choices Several months ago purchased newer Astro Super Boxesa high ratio high-quality all-metal gear box box Astro #711 4361 ratio Astro 035 Cobalt motor Now 035 sounds small viewed wet-engine nomenclature point view thinking 049 wet engine example Astro 035 weighs few ounces typically powered five six cells 035 characterized operating about 150-200 watts input turning appropriate props direct drive currents less 30 amps However gearbox place 12 x 8 13 x 8 prop 11 12 cells power input range 300-400 watts about same operating current can expected might easily conclude gear box has made motor twice powerful Using familiar Rule Thumb 50 watts per pound good B-flight airplanes power system should fly eight-pound model Would normally think such airplane wet 049 dont think So just what earth does 035 mean Nothing Ive frequently lamented lack easy-to-understand motor description utilization standards lot related progress has made beginners challenge continues large gray discouraging cloud banging over otherwise potentially bright-andsunny model-flying experience power thing very hard understand often manifests itself motor/which airplane quandary old things getting better more breaks cloud cover may recall frequent suggestion collect E-columns possible popular aeromodeling magazines monthly packets B-knowledge collectively offer good deal helpful information including info subject Ive also suggested watching Electric construction articles give insight what works motor/model-wise B-meetsgreat sources E-information Ive also pointed out time wet power comparably problematic ponder anyone knew what kind airplane put first wet engines An old still new problem know frustrating such considerations can B-beginners also know little perseverance generally resolves evidenced burgeoning number highly accomplished E-modelers havent successful B-flight despite best efforts just havent collected info insight help need no such thing B-failure anymore just not-quite-yet B-success Please enclose SASB correspondence youd like reply means send questions Ill always try help cant Ill say Happy Summertime B-landings everyone Model Aviation x SweeDs Electric NATS F7 LMR Rotor took top B places Class LMR Sail p lane Congratulations David Elias Free Class B Aveox took 6 top 7 places including first p lace tie Both oniy 3 points CatalogfroR p ear e Jo flyoft erfect 13 g p won Class B using F7LMR Rotor 00 12 cells Call write fax e-niail us FREE catalog Shown new FlO Conipetition Bode new lightened version weighs 21 5g wires Ills capahie ot nearly 1 horsepower used 10 cell F5B conipetition also worlds niost powerful 7 cell Rotor used new Hybridrive L60 controller can get over 700 watts froni 96 ounce package Aveox Inc 31324 Via Colinas #103 Westlake Village CA 9162 Phone 8185978915 Fax 8185970617 http//wwwa veoxcom info@aveoxcom Aveox High Performance Brushess DC Motors
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/06
Page Numbers: 105, 109, 110
RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS U r1 U T1 1.4 4 WJ.U'fI3 i zi r -m JU THIS MONTHS TOPICS include two meet announcements continuing End-of-Charge Beeper EOCB information Electric Eight Call reader input parts supplies beginners E-powerperplexion Cohn McKinley 4003 Poindexter Ave Winston Salem NC 27106 Tel 336 924-5890 announces RAM meet May 3 practice May 2 AULD etc Mike Stewart 107 Taft Terrace Washington NJ 07882 Tel 908 689-6981 announces LVRCS meet Easton PA June 13-14 Interest EOCB continues high gear new things seem happening time EOCB manufactured John McCullough available through New Creations R/C kit version available directly John Just weeks later things have changed John has found necessary discontinue production activities because some personal business considerations applies EOCB EOCB kit John also discontinued production Pinion Press described January 1998 column John has quite disappointed situation has found way mitigate some its negative aspects has negotiated Panel Technologies assume manufacturing responsibility EOCB Pinion Press products Panel Technologies also supplies RF Sniffer published October 1997 MA RF Sniffer modem transmitter monitor impound general flightline personal use designed John Hickey offers unique feature detecting audioalarming presence operating RC transmitters including AM FM PCM can direct inquiries above-named products Panel Technologies 550-2 California Rd Quakertown PA 18951 Tel 215 538-7055 Fax 215 538-7082 Panel Technologies small-business partnership includes Ed Schmittwho just happens KRCs early Electric Fly Managers last months column offered generalized solution increasing demand EOCB sound diversity neededto better distinguish beep busy flightlines Now theres Electric Eight Calla generalized anything goes End-of-Charge annunciator photo shows new Electric Eight Calla device monitors motor-battery charging process like EOCB better EFC announces end-of-charge whatever sound put prerecord whatever personalized exhilarating sounds choose its internal solid-state digital recorder no moving parts thats what Electric Eight Call outputs hear pack charged its rerecordable often like fair complete must remind some discussion 2/98 column wherein pronounced KRC 97 innovation winner . modeler central PA demonstrated . solid-state recording device revision own EOCB EFC similar though enhanced variation same idea accompanying Block Diagram shows electrical makeup device fair say EOCB replacement bigger complex costly predecessor EOCB should fill demand sound diversity its still built entirely Radio Shack parts hobby shop supplies Electric Eight Call utilizes mini-PA amplifier/speaker previously mentioned digital recorder some custom electronics built DETECTRECORDERSPEAKER FROM MOTORholeboard microphone ELECTRIC FLIGHT CALL June1998 105 Revolt under charge Electric Flight Call standing announce flight readiness Block diagram below Cloud Dancer Marc Thomson Hamilton Ontario KRC 97 Astro 25G 14 1700s 12 x 8 up front Claudia Garner photo Dee plane Dee plane Dee plane charged boss universal PC board similar original EOCB single long-lasting four-C-cell batteryall housed speaker box EFC works motor packs four 40 cells has ability play back up 20-second-duration sound can accept voice music synthesized random other kind sound via microphone and/or signal connector loud desired Im offering preliminary look test interest level theres enough reader interest Ill detail design future presentation Several columns ago discussed reader interest home-built Electronic Speed Controls discussion lamented general lack recent published material build-your-own enthusiast also noted what seemed like considerable reader interest building simple electronic projects related RC evidenced acceptance EOCB invited reaction possibility ESC construction article readers would really like build own ESCs would like article will take some timeprobably year moreto choose what to develop presentation get print Another column question concerned felt about having use mail-order parts suppliers simple electronic projects Radio Shack stores very convenient readers parts selection quite limited changes often Its difficult good electronic design based solely supplier dont yet have reaction However Ive experienced between parts option Id like describe Radio Shack Unlimited catalog extension neighborhood Radio Shackbut still deal local store look through current RS store catalog youll see numerous parts supplies RSU prefix part number SAILAIRE 3-Channel Glider Kit Spread wings over 12 feet wide Like em BIG youll love Dream Catcher Sailaire 12 feet 4 inches wingtip wingtip spans perhaps double own height Now thats flying Beyond its spectacular size gentle giant comes expertly engineeredwith plenty 1st place competition wins prove 2-piece spruce/balsa wing features D-tube main panels machine-sanded ribs has fiberglass forward fuselage pod ply tail cone ending balsa tail feathers Using 3 channel radio control rudder spoilers removable stabilator can launch Sailaire easily hi-start 6-volt winch kick back.and watch dominate skies kit includes clear canopy control rods instructions fullpan 149 3785mmsize plans hardware location dealer nearest itor span 34 865mmyou please call 1-800-682-8948 mention code number 0419Q 1643 sq 106 sq din ig Weight 5-11 lb 2270-4990 g AlDream wing root 114% flat bottomCatcher Hobby Inc7 am wing tip 113% flat bottomR/C Glider Kits & Supplies abilator root 10% symmetricalDistributed Exclusively Through abilator tip 85% symmetricalGreat Planes Model Distributors Company tage Length 62 1575mmPO Box 9021 Champaign IL 61825-9021 lires 3-channel radio 3 standard servos copyright 1998 3149001 Eight-pound Great Planes Ultimate Jack Sowle Jackson Ml Max-Cim 15-13Y 321 gears 20 1700s 12 x 8 Hundreds transmitters kinds KRC impound dictate need RF Snifferssee MA 10/97 Claudia Garner photo J & C HOBBIES Order Line 1400-309-8314 Info Line 412-796-9344 24hr Fax Order line 412-798-9867 will customize Hitec radio Focus 2 SS 72mHz AM 6595 Focus 4 FM w/4 HS300** 12995 Focus 6 FM w14 HS-422 16095 Flash 4 FM w/3 HS-300 14295 Flash 5 FM w14 HS422** 16695 Prism 7XF FM w/4 1{S422*21395 Prism7XS FM wlSpec w/4 HS422** 28895 Prism 7X FM wlSpectra Tx on1y19295 RDC Supreme Rx w/crystal**5995 535 Micro Rx w/crystal**6195 HS-60 Super Micro 16 oz/in**3195 HS-80 Sub Micro 31 ozlm2595 HS-85 Mighty Micro 38 oz/in2995 HS-101 Mini 24 oz/in2195 HS-205 BR Super mini 43 oz/in**2595 HS-225 Super Mliii 50 oz3n2995 HS-300 Super Sport 42 oz/in**995 HS-300BB Ball Bearing Sport1195 HS-422 Pro-servo 43 ozrm1395 HS-425 BR Pro wldual bearings**1795 HS-525 BB Hi Speed 47 ozlin*3295 HS-545 RB Hi Torque 62 oz/in**3295 HS-605 BR Hi Torque 77 oziin**3495 HS-615 MG Supr Torque lO7szIis**4595 HS-700 BR Giant Scale 133 oz**2895 HS-755 BR Sail Arm Servo3495 HS-725 RB Sail Winch Servo4595 HS-75 BR Retract 90 oziin**3695 ** New Lower Prices CIRRUS SERVOS 05-20 Sub-Micro2299 CS-30 Pro Mini1999 CS-SO Standard Sport999 CS-60 BR Hi Torque1699 CS-GO MG Hi Torque metal gear2199 CS-70 BR Standard Pro1499 CS-So MG Super Torque2299 CS-90 RB FastlLow Profile1799 CS-lao RB Retract2499 CS-400 Giant Pro BR2199 05-600 Jumbo Pro Super Torque4499 AIRBORNE PACK SPECIALS Combos include RCD Supreme Receiver w/crystal switch harness & aileron ext #14 CS-6OBB Hi-Torque12995 #24 CS-6oMG Hi-Torque14995 #34 CS-SO Standard Sport10195 #44 CS-7ORR Pro11995 #52 CS-SO BR Mini10295 #62 CS-400 RB Giant Pro10595 J&C Sound Security1995 J&C Fun-Bat2495 call 6-Pack special Specials Lanier & Jack Stafford Kits FULL SERVICE HOBBY STORE Shipping & Handling . $500 Continental USA Most Orders Shipped 24 hrs J & C Hobbies Street Penn Bills PA 16236 Visa Mastercard Discover Accepted Prices Subject Change Without Notice parts stocked stores can order pay counter shipped door approached option some reluctance decided test anyway operation friendly fast flawless happened Sunday afternoon did ordered paid few RSU parts order processed spot immediate printed data feedback out-of-state warehouse regarding inventory etc Most parts shown stock two backordered received basic order four days later via US Mail backordered parts few days after very surprised pleased experience based would encourage use resource effect RSU option significantly expands parts section familiar Radio Shack store few days delay thrown Im takes well delay realize option does compare favorably other much-less-convenient choices Several months ago purchased newer Astro Super Boxesa high ratio high-quality all-metal gear box box Astro #711 4361 ratio Astro 035 Cobalt motor Now 035 sounds small viewed wet-engine nomenclature point view thinking 049 wet engine example Astro 035 weighs few ounces typically powered five six cells 035 characterized operating about 150-200 watts input turning appropriate props direct drive currents less 30 amps However gearbox place 12 x 8 13 x 8 prop 11 12 cells power input range 300-400 watts about same operating current can expected might easily conclude gear box has made motor twice powerful Using familiar Rule Thumb 50 watts per pound good B-flight airplanes power system should fly eight-pound model Would normally think such airplane wet 049 dont think So just what earth does 035 mean Nothing Ive frequently lamented lack easy-to-understand motor description utilization standards lot related progress has made beginners challenge continues large gray discouraging cloud banging over otherwise potentially bright-andsunny model-flying experience power thing very hard understand often manifests itself motor/which airplane quandary old things getting better more breaks cloud cover may recall frequent suggestion collect E-columns possible popular aeromodeling magazines monthly packets B-knowledge collectively offer good deal helpful information including info subject Ive also suggested watching Electric construction articles give insight what works motor/model-wise B-meetsgreat sources E-information Ive also pointed out time wet power comparably problematic ponder anyone knew what kind airplane put first wet engines An old still new problem know frustrating such considerations can B-beginners also know little perseverance generally resolves evidenced burgeoning number highly accomplished E-modelers havent successful B-flight despite best efforts just havent collected info insight help need no such thing B-failure anymore just not-quite-yet B-success Please enclose SASB correspondence youd like reply means send questions Ill always try help cant Ill say Happy Summertime B-landings everyone Model Aviation x SweeDs Electric NATS F7 LMR Rotor took top B places Class LMR Sail p lane Congratulations David Elias Free Class B Aveox took 6 top 7 places including first p lace tie Both oniy 3 points CatalogfroR p ear e Jo flyoft erfect 13 g p won Class B using F7LMR Rotor 00 12 cells Call write fax e-niail us FREE catalog Shown new FlO Conipetition Bode new lightened version weighs 21 5g wires Ills capahie ot nearly 1 horsepower used 10 cell F5B conipetition also worlds niost powerful 7 cell Rotor used new Hybridrive L60 controller can get over 700 watts froni 96 ounce package Aveox Inc 31324 Via Colinas #103 Westlake Village CA 9162 Phone 8185978915 Fax 8185970617 http//wwwa veoxcom info@aveoxcom Aveox High Performance Brushess DC Motors