RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS 1DU @JkZ1i4U & fEiU 4 iI U Id LL W1 IKIflru 1AUL~ THIS MONTHS topics include two meet announcements get meet info column some history thoughts Electric Electric meets continuing discussion about Electric beginner confusion DEAF club Texas Dallas Electric Aircraft Flyers announces Fun Electric Event June 27-28 location Irving Texas RC Club fieldsite 97 Scale Masters meet least nine fun events scheduled no formal AMA events Five bucks covers both days can get full details Jim Bourke 501 Goodwin Richardson TX 75081 Tel 972 680-0220 E-mail jourke@ezonemagcom routinely announce E-meets column Im always eager have have information early useful Consider DEAF announcement received information about two weeks agoabout two weeks after submitted Juneissue column best could include issue MA wont readers hands until late Maymarginal meet June Heres works 1 normally write column last days month/beginning days next month example today March 3 Im writing July issue column submission due Model Aviation 10th March will have late May column would best serve July later meets would have much better have DEAF announcement June-dated issue would have needed meet info before end January Its best have meet announcements before end calendar month five months before meet month January month June month six 96 Model Aviation ific creative Ron Fikes Palo Alto CA original aerobatic Dragonfly Kyosho 360 seven cells 8 x 4 Graupner folder Clay Howe Sturgis Ml designed F-117A Speed 400 6V motor 20 ounces 280 square inches Claudia Garner photo Dave Beck Solar Solitude Geared Speed 500 132 solar cells 108-inch span 16 x 16 folder Garner photo 1998 Mid-America meet scheduled July 11-12 See timing little better annual meet rapidly growing size reputation quality 98 meet will held Midwest RIC Soaring Society field Northville Township Michigan actually two meets day called Mid-America Electric Flies meet hosted Ann Arbor Falcons CD Keith Shaw day Electric Flyers Only CD Ken Myers other meet also low-key fun-fly format can get info about both days activities Ken 1911 Bradshaw Ct Walled Lake MI 48390 Tel 248 2202297 Have noticed almost E-meets low-key fun-events format may have something promoting format beginning yon blame keeping going Its always important able fix blame Lets look back started flying Electric early 1970s am member Keystone Radio Club KRCa more-or-less normal wet-power club flown wet RC 20 years gradually developed Electric interest After couple years struggles flying E-power routinely exclusively few other KRC club members developed interest well few years went June 1980 two KRC members approached thought KRC hosting Electric meet automatically elected run club approved budget $25 one-day invitational absolutely no idea anyone would come hastily concocted meet mailer sent several area clubs announced first-ever KRC Electric Fly third weekend September Knowing intimidating Electric could avoided anything sounded like contest instead emphasized low-key fun-fly format KRC Electric Fly bornattracting three guest fliersall coaxed get airplanes out cars also attracted few curious spectators within hobby Somehow wet-power-dominated KRC membership considered activity success approved another E-meet Worlds Most Unique Aviation Event RADIO CONTROLLED AND FULL-SCALE AIRSHOW July 18 & 19 1998 July15 17R/GFlying97 July18 19 R/CFlying92 Show 24 Ankeny Exposition Park Ankeny IA R/C Flying 5 Days Striking Back Production Fantastic Pyro Huge Display RIG Models Control Line Flying R/G Trainer Flying R/C Airshow R/C Turbine Jets Brought yoo port KCCI A Lanier R/G Demo Featuring Bubba Spivey R/G Exhibitors Exhibitor Demos Pilot Appreciation Dinner 1/12-Scale Combat r NEW R/C Dirt Car Races R/C Auction Sat general show information tall 515-064-0558 tor free brochure send SASE Aviation EXPO Inc ox 498- Ankeny IA 50021 Visit oar Web Site http//wwwdwxcom/rcguru/expomainhtm Star Aerobatic Team Military Displays & Flybys Russian Sukhoi Full-Scale Rides Camping Sites Available NEW Swap Shop send SASE for information OftEATIR DES MO MIS OWA #4 Brn eAO RQ onseCeot July1998 97 Museum-quality Aerodrome Models Zeplin D-1 Steve Stratt New York NY Geared Astro 4018 1500s 12 x 10 prop Claudia Garner photo NEW LASER PLAN PACS Dont pay big bucks wwl kits top quality plans laser cut parts available - - 114 Scaler- 84 Span________ P0k Dvii 1 Pans $2500 FG cow $2500 Laser Cut partS $6500 1/5th Scale80 Span Fak Dvii Plans $35 00 Laser Cut parts $7500 1/4 Scale 99 Span Pak E-t Plans $2500 Laser Cut parts $7500 1/4 scale 84 Span ALEATROS OVA Plans $3600 Laser parts $7500 1 /6tn Scae 76 5 Span ______ ALBATROSCtll PLANS $26 00 Laser Cut parts $6500 OSESAPLANS $3500 Laser parts $t 50 00 t/4 Scale 80 Span Loser Pacs ore avojable SHIPPING AD $500 tO PANS ORDER $800 tO LASER PAC BEST IN SCALE CATALOG $700 POST PAID BOB HOLMAN PLANS PO BOX 741 SAN BERNARDINO CA 92402 909 885 3959 FAX 909 889 9307 Wa U U U Wenht U N U mu lmm U U U Blowout Sale Quantities Limited Stock Hand Sale Ends August 31 1998 Fiberglass Minimum purchase 10 yards 05 ozGO1O4S 075 ozG01065 15 oz G1080S ZozG2112S 23 oz 01610S 23 oz G2113S 3ozG21165 32 oz Satin G01205 40zG15225 6 oz BHsG1680S 6ozG37335 6ozG7533S 6 azG7628S 38$200 38$125 38$125 38$200 38$175 55$200 50$200 38$325 50$325 38$400 38$400 50$500 40$175 Fiberglass Tape 015 thick 2in x 36 yards$2000 Rohacell 51 12x 24 11x 24 $900 $600 Orders arder $50 add $5 handline addition silippiog VISA MC AmEx Decover accepted No otiier daconnes may used witir sale Order To//Free 1-800-338-1278 Visit &hr Web Sift NMV cstsuiescom W U U U Composite Structure Technology P Box 622 Dept JT Tehachapi CA 93581-0622 Technicai Support 805-822-4162 Fax 805-822-4121 following yeardoubling budget As recall seven guest E-fliers 1981 next year II moved two-day affair number roughly doubled KRC meet has grown steadily ever since outgrowing several fields along way attracting hundreds participants 33 states represented several foreign countries current budget several thousand dollars KRC meet has remained low-key fun-fly Underneath same otherwisenormal wet-power club nearly everyone helps out run annual worlds-largest E-meet think meet would never have taken off originally structured contest first club-sponsored Electric meet country no meet model follow aspect bad invented think fair appropriate view model nearly E meets stoce overwhelming majority Electric gatherings have continue low-key fun-flys As far Im aware E-meet true contest E Nats although some recent club E-meets have mixed AMA events open-funfly theme Knowing some folks like idea prizes used idea informal events KRCs early years An example Longest Flight since everyone knew Electric simply could fly long r challenges Largest Smallest Best Scale low-key stuff options appealed some typical attendee just wanted fly fun KRC continued expand mix based idea something everybody meet grew Sometime early days Electric Roland Boucher Leisure Electronics sponsored Up Last Down Electric competition West Coast serious competitionthe $1000 prize made liked thought incorporated KRC format kilobuck prize has popular ever since Because AULD mass launch actual participation limited about 25 persons logistics reasons interest exceeding number recent years KRC has requiring preregistration dedicated E modelers pursue AULD challenge vengeance conniving concocting scheme after scheme airplane after airplanepushing AULD art feel AULD has become science within Electric still low-key think thats its viewed because after KRC remains non-contest Aeromodelingand Electricis fun Fun attracts participation fun personal thing Some like Indoor microfilm some like serious tooth-and-nail Free Flight Gas contests once did still others FAI Pylon AULD guys on Thats what amazing about aeromodelingvast diversity something everybody no expectation anyone will like everything As Electric far its very hard-tobeat aeromodeling high inclined continues low-key seems thats way want Last months column included some discussion difficult Electric may seem wannabe E-modelers Perhaps common point confusion knowing what motor battery use given airplane can tell classic quandary goes away quickly just little successful E-experience nowadays theres no reason anyone cant successful Electric youre new Electric might expect temporarily overwhelmed new stuff terminology year hundreds modelers ages become successful E-modelers Someone figure out what kind airplane put first wet engine someone figure out what size strands turns along what lube much stretch use Rubber model Its just gas rubber 98 Model Aviation x SweeDs Free Catalog Electric NATS F7 LMR moto oak top 8 p acts Class LMRSa p ane Congaustons oDavdE Class B Aveox took 6 top 7 places including first p lace tie Both 3 points perfect torte Joy won Class B flyoff using F7LMR motor 12 cells Call write fax e-mail us FREE catalog Shown new Fl 0 Competition model new lightened version weighs 21 5g wires capahie nearly 1 horsepower used 10 cell F5B competition also worlds mosf powerful 7 cell motor used new Hyhridrive L60 controller can get over 700 watts 96 ounce package Aveox Inc 31324 Via Colinas #103 Wesake Villa~ CA 91462 Phone 8185978915 Fax 8185970617 httpllwwwaveoxcom info@aveoxcom Aveox 1-11gb Performance Brushess DC Motors Electric now Theres still lot less familiarity E-power moreestablished forms familiarity gap makes Electric seem difficult really Almost everyone familiar some motorized battery operated appliance device power tools shavers remote mirror car various drive motors laptop PCs video cameras lawnmower Someone figure out what size motor battery use applications comes down big job fast want takes power big job faster smaller job slowly might expect find bigger motor battery lawnmower shaver So would likely try make lawnmower shaver motor right beginning no reference point know start can get down basic physics calculate whole mess out can look what has already done similar applications build F-models can look some successful appealing convincing E model its power-system makeup go something like exactly continue urging collect F-model columns F-feature articles magazines can get hands contain examples models power systems can use guideline information inspiration Future columns will offer morespecific information insight motors batteries hope information like can combine own attempts F-flight power eventually rolling own Fdesigns present-day F-experts began way see more year KRC Please enclose SASF correspondence youd like reply continue safely enjoy fast high far-flying fun Electric affords rict 8 AMA Club Expo & Swap Meet Free booth space clubs swap moot participants 5pm until 10 pm AMA Youth Modeling Program YMP* 12 yr. & up supervised build & fly rubber powered planes Begins Spin $3 *Static Judging & STSC Contestant Display oScale Masters format noon til 10pm open free public Ft Bond R/C Clubs Airpark @ Ft Bend Fair Grounds AMA & U Scale Masters Regional Qualifier Fight Portion 9am 5pm AMA Classes SU 512 513 520 & Team Scale US Scale Master Sportsman Expert & Team Scale Classes RIC Chmels 35 & 36 can used event Info Linac 281-530-5823 6pm 9pm Sca~ caleaerocom July1998 99 4j 4Ia Ft Bend Fair Grounds Rosenberg Tx Houston suburb 11559 @ TxHwy 36 follow signs south air conditioned indoor events Made USA GIANT KITS Span- 76-83 Area- 1100 12 lbs $22995 S/H DELUXE ChppedWin7PCraft wheel pants landing gear window material hardware roiled plans Over dozen lots available MIC-vlsACatalog $200 REIDS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS 30 Clifton St Phelps NY 14532 315-548-3779 FAX 548-4099 D & J ELECTRONICS Marigold St NW Hartville OH 44632 D1236330-877-1445 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endors.d AMA RCMA Sticker Station g105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Iicensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance Extra UPS U S Mail COts Visit home page http//wwwdnjelectronics corn Email david@dnjelectronicscom Iayne@dnlelectronics AMA #256123ARRIWB8YSQ
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/07
Page Numbers: 96, 97, 98, 99
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/07
Page Numbers: 96, 97, 98, 99
RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS 1DU @JkZ1i4U & fEiU 4 iI U Id LL W1 IKIflru 1AUL~ THIS MONTHS topics include two meet announcements get meet info column some history thoughts Electric Electric meets continuing discussion about Electric beginner confusion DEAF club Texas Dallas Electric Aircraft Flyers announces Fun Electric Event June 27-28 location Irving Texas RC Club fieldsite 97 Scale Masters meet least nine fun events scheduled no formal AMA events Five bucks covers both days can get full details Jim Bourke 501 Goodwin Richardson TX 75081 Tel 972 680-0220 E-mail jourke@ezonemagcom routinely announce E-meets column Im always eager have have information early useful Consider DEAF announcement received information about two weeks agoabout two weeks after submitted Juneissue column best could include issue MA wont readers hands until late Maymarginal meet June Heres works 1 normally write column last days month/beginning days next month example today March 3 Im writing July issue column submission due Model Aviation 10th March will have late May column would best serve July later meets would have much better have DEAF announcement June-dated issue would have needed meet info before end January Its best have meet announcements before end calendar month five months before meet month January month June month six 96 Model Aviation ific creative Ron Fikes Palo Alto CA original aerobatic Dragonfly Kyosho 360 seven cells 8 x 4 Graupner folder Clay Howe Sturgis Ml designed F-117A Speed 400 6V motor 20 ounces 280 square inches Claudia Garner photo Dave Beck Solar Solitude Geared Speed 500 132 solar cells 108-inch span 16 x 16 folder Garner photo 1998 Mid-America meet scheduled July 11-12 See timing little better annual meet rapidly growing size reputation quality 98 meet will held Midwest RIC Soaring Society field Northville Township Michigan actually two meets day called Mid-America Electric Flies meet hosted Ann Arbor Falcons CD Keith Shaw day Electric Flyers Only CD Ken Myers other meet also low-key fun-fly format can get info about both days activities Ken 1911 Bradshaw Ct Walled Lake MI 48390 Tel 248 2202297 Have noticed almost E-meets low-key fun-events format may have something promoting format beginning yon blame keeping going Its always important able fix blame Lets look back started flying Electric early 1970s am member Keystone Radio Club KRCa more-or-less normal wet-power club flown wet RC 20 years gradually developed Electric interest After couple years struggles flying E-power routinely exclusively few other KRC club members developed interest well few years went June 1980 two KRC members approached thought KRC hosting Electric meet automatically elected run club approved budget $25 one-day invitational absolutely no idea anyone would come hastily concocted meet mailer sent several area clubs announced first-ever KRC Electric Fly third weekend September Knowing intimidating Electric could avoided anything sounded like contest instead emphasized low-key fun-fly format KRC Electric Fly bornattracting three guest fliersall coaxed get airplanes out cars also attracted few curious spectators within hobby Somehow wet-power-dominated KRC membership considered activity success approved another E-meet Worlds Most Unique Aviation Event RADIO CONTROLLED AND FULL-SCALE AIRSHOW July 18 & 19 1998 July15 17R/GFlying97 July18 19 R/CFlying92 Show 24 Ankeny Exposition Park Ankeny IA R/C Flying 5 Days Striking Back Production Fantastic Pyro Huge Display RIG Models Control Line Flying R/G Trainer Flying R/C Airshow R/C Turbine Jets Brought yoo port KCCI A Lanier R/G Demo Featuring Bubba Spivey R/G Exhibitors Exhibitor Demos Pilot Appreciation Dinner 1/12-Scale Combat r NEW R/C Dirt Car Races R/C Auction Sat general show information tall 515-064-0558 tor free brochure send SASE Aviation EXPO Inc ox 498- Ankeny IA 50021 Visit oar Web Site http//wwwdwxcom/rcguru/expomainhtm Star Aerobatic Team Military Displays & Flybys Russian Sukhoi Full-Scale Rides Camping Sites Available NEW Swap Shop send SASE for information OftEATIR DES MO MIS OWA #4 Brn eAO RQ onseCeot July1998 97 Museum-quality Aerodrome Models Zeplin D-1 Steve Stratt New York NY Geared Astro 4018 1500s 12 x 10 prop Claudia Garner photo NEW LASER PLAN PACS Dont pay big bucks wwl kits top quality plans laser cut parts available - - 114 Scaler- 84 Span________ P0k Dvii 1 Pans $2500 FG cow $2500 Laser Cut partS $6500 1/5th Scale80 Span Fak Dvii Plans $35 00 Laser Cut parts $7500 1/4 Scale 99 Span Pak E-t Plans $2500 Laser Cut parts $7500 1/4 scale 84 Span ALEATROS OVA Plans $3600 Laser parts $7500 1 /6tn Scae 76 5 Span ______ ALBATROSCtll PLANS $26 00 Laser Cut parts $6500 OSESAPLANS $3500 Laser parts $t 50 00 t/4 Scale 80 Span Loser Pacs ore avojable SHIPPING AD $500 tO PANS ORDER $800 tO LASER PAC BEST IN SCALE CATALOG $700 POST PAID BOB HOLMAN PLANS PO BOX 741 SAN BERNARDINO CA 92402 909 885 3959 FAX 909 889 9307 Wa U U U Wenht U N U mu lmm U U U Blowout Sale Quantities Limited Stock Hand Sale Ends August 31 1998 Fiberglass Minimum purchase 10 yards 05 ozGO1O4S 075 ozG01065 15 oz G1080S ZozG2112S 23 oz 01610S 23 oz G2113S 3ozG21165 32 oz Satin G01205 40zG15225 6 oz BHsG1680S 6ozG37335 6ozG7533S 6 azG7628S 38$200 38$125 38$125 38$200 38$175 55$200 50$200 38$325 50$325 38$400 38$400 50$500 40$175 Fiberglass Tape 015 thick 2in x 36 yards$2000 Rohacell 51 12x 24 11x 24 $900 $600 Orders arder $50 add $5 handline addition silippiog VISA MC AmEx Decover accepted No otiier daconnes may used witir sale Order To//Free 1-800-338-1278 Visit &hr Web Sift NMV cstsuiescom W U U U Composite Structure Technology P Box 622 Dept JT Tehachapi CA 93581-0622 Technicai Support 805-822-4162 Fax 805-822-4121 following yeardoubling budget As recall seven guest E-fliers 1981 next year II moved two-day affair number roughly doubled KRC meet has grown steadily ever since outgrowing several fields along way attracting hundreds participants 33 states represented several foreign countries current budget several thousand dollars KRC meet has remained low-key fun-fly Underneath same otherwisenormal wet-power club nearly everyone helps out run annual worlds-largest E-meet think meet would never have taken off originally structured contest first club-sponsored Electric meet country no meet model follow aspect bad invented think fair appropriate view model nearly E meets stoce overwhelming majority Electric gatherings have continue low-key fun-flys As far Im aware E-meet true contest E Nats although some recent club E-meets have mixed AMA events open-funfly theme Knowing some folks like idea prizes used idea informal events KRCs early years An example Longest Flight since everyone knew Electric simply could fly long r challenges Largest Smallest Best Scale low-key stuff options appealed some typical attendee just wanted fly fun KRC continued expand mix based idea something everybody meet grew Sometime early days Electric Roland Boucher Leisure Electronics sponsored Up Last Down Electric competition West Coast serious competitionthe $1000 prize made liked thought incorporated KRC format kilobuck prize has popular ever since Because AULD mass launch actual participation limited about 25 persons logistics reasons interest exceeding number recent years KRC has requiring preregistration dedicated E modelers pursue AULD challenge vengeance conniving concocting scheme after scheme airplane after airplanepushing AULD art feel AULD has become science within Electric still low-key think thats its viewed because after KRC remains non-contest Aeromodelingand Electricis fun Fun attracts participation fun personal thing Some like Indoor microfilm some like serious tooth-and-nail Free Flight Gas contests once did still others FAI Pylon AULD guys on Thats what amazing about aeromodelingvast diversity something everybody no expectation anyone will like everything As Electric far its very hard-tobeat aeromodeling high inclined continues low-key seems thats way want Last months column included some discussion difficult Electric may seem wannabe E-modelers Perhaps common point confusion knowing what motor battery use given airplane can tell classic quandary goes away quickly just little successful E-experience nowadays theres no reason anyone cant successful Electric youre new Electric might expect temporarily overwhelmed new stuff terminology year hundreds modelers ages become successful E-modelers Someone figure out what kind airplane put first wet engine someone figure out what size strands turns along what lube much stretch use Rubber model Its just gas rubber 98 Model Aviation x SweeDs Free Catalog Electric NATS F7 LMR moto oak top 8 p acts Class LMRSa p ane Congaustons oDavdE Class B Aveox took 6 top 7 places including first p lace tie Both 3 points perfect torte Joy won Class B flyoff using F7LMR motor 12 cells Call write fax e-mail us FREE catalog Shown new Fl 0 Competition model new lightened version weighs 21 5g wires capahie nearly 1 horsepower used 10 cell F5B competition also worlds mosf powerful 7 cell motor used new Hyhridrive L60 controller can get over 700 watts 96 ounce package Aveox Inc 31324 Via Colinas #103 Wesake Villa~ CA 91462 Phone 8185978915 Fax 8185970617 httpllwwwaveoxcom info@aveoxcom Aveox 1-11gb Performance Brushess DC Motors Electric now Theres still lot less familiarity E-power moreestablished forms familiarity gap makes Electric seem difficult really Almost everyone familiar some motorized battery operated appliance device power tools shavers remote mirror car various drive motors laptop PCs video cameras lawnmower Someone figure out what size motor battery use applications comes down big job fast want takes power big job faster smaller job slowly might expect find bigger motor battery lawnmower shaver So would likely try make lawnmower shaver motor right beginning no reference point know start can get down basic physics calculate whole mess out can look what has already done similar applications build F-models can look some successful appealing convincing E model its power-system makeup go something like exactly continue urging collect F-model columns F-feature articles magazines can get hands contain examples models power systems can use guideline information inspiration Future columns will offer morespecific information insight motors batteries hope information like can combine own attempts F-flight power eventually rolling own Fdesigns present-day F-experts began way see more year KRC Please enclose SASF correspondence youd like reply continue safely enjoy fast high far-flying fun Electric affords rict 8 AMA Club Expo & Swap Meet Free booth space clubs swap moot participants 5pm until 10 pm AMA Youth Modeling Program YMP* 12 yr. & up supervised build & fly rubber powered planes Begins Spin $3 *Static Judging & STSC Contestant Display oScale Masters format noon til 10pm open free public Ft Bond R/C Clubs Airpark @ Ft Bend Fair Grounds AMA & U Scale Masters Regional Qualifier Fight Portion 9am 5pm AMA Classes SU 512 513 520 & Team Scale US Scale Master Sportsman Expert & Team Scale Classes RIC Chmels 35 & 36 can used event Info Linac 281-530-5823 6pm 9pm Sca~ caleaerocom July1998 99 4j 4Ia Ft Bend Fair Grounds Rosenberg Tx Houston suburb 11559 @ TxHwy 36 follow signs south air conditioned indoor events Made USA GIANT KITS Span- 76-83 Area- 1100 12 lbs $22995 S/H DELUXE ChppedWin7PCraft wheel pants landing gear window material hardware roiled plans Over dozen lots available MIC-vlsACatalog $200 REIDS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS 30 Clifton St Phelps NY 14532 315-548-3779 FAX 548-4099 D & J ELECTRONICS Marigold St NW Hartville OH 44632 D1236330-877-1445 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endors.d AMA RCMA Sticker Station g105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Iicensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance Extra UPS U S Mail COts Visit home page http//wwwdnjelectronics corn Email david@dnjelectronicscom Iayne@dnlelectronics AMA #256123ARRIWB8YSQ
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/07
Page Numbers: 96, 97, 98, 99
RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS 1DU @JkZ1i4U & fEiU 4 iI U Id LL W1 IKIflru 1AUL~ THIS MONTHS topics include two meet announcements get meet info column some history thoughts Electric Electric meets continuing discussion about Electric beginner confusion DEAF club Texas Dallas Electric Aircraft Flyers announces Fun Electric Event June 27-28 location Irving Texas RC Club fieldsite 97 Scale Masters meet least nine fun events scheduled no formal AMA events Five bucks covers both days can get full details Jim Bourke 501 Goodwin Richardson TX 75081 Tel 972 680-0220 E-mail jourke@ezonemagcom routinely announce E-meets column Im always eager have have information early useful Consider DEAF announcement received information about two weeks agoabout two weeks after submitted Juneissue column best could include issue MA wont readers hands until late Maymarginal meet June Heres works 1 normally write column last days month/beginning days next month example today March 3 Im writing July issue column submission due Model Aviation 10th March will have late May column would best serve July later meets would have much better have DEAF announcement June-dated issue would have needed meet info before end January Its best have meet announcements before end calendar month five months before meet month January month June month six 96 Model Aviation ific creative Ron Fikes Palo Alto CA original aerobatic Dragonfly Kyosho 360 seven cells 8 x 4 Graupner folder Clay Howe Sturgis Ml designed F-117A Speed 400 6V motor 20 ounces 280 square inches Claudia Garner photo Dave Beck Solar Solitude Geared Speed 500 132 solar cells 108-inch span 16 x 16 folder Garner photo 1998 Mid-America meet scheduled July 11-12 See timing little better annual meet rapidly growing size reputation quality 98 meet will held Midwest RIC Soaring Society field Northville Township Michigan actually two meets day called Mid-America Electric Flies meet hosted Ann Arbor Falcons CD Keith Shaw day Electric Flyers Only CD Ken Myers other meet also low-key fun-fly format can get info about both days activities Ken 1911 Bradshaw Ct Walled Lake MI 48390 Tel 248 2202297 Have noticed almost E-meets low-key fun-events format may have something promoting format beginning yon blame keeping going Its always important able fix blame Lets look back started flying Electric early 1970s am member Keystone Radio Club KRCa more-or-less normal wet-power club flown wet RC 20 years gradually developed Electric interest After couple years struggles flying E-power routinely exclusively few other KRC club members developed interest well few years went June 1980 two KRC members approached thought KRC hosting Electric meet automatically elected run club approved budget $25 one-day invitational absolutely no idea anyone would come hastily concocted meet mailer sent several area clubs announced first-ever KRC Electric Fly third weekend September Knowing intimidating Electric could avoided anything sounded like contest instead emphasized low-key fun-fly format KRC Electric Fly bornattracting three guest fliersall coaxed get airplanes out cars also attracted few curious spectators within hobby Somehow wet-power-dominated KRC membership considered activity success approved another E-meet Worlds Most Unique Aviation Event RADIO CONTROLLED AND FULL-SCALE AIRSHOW July 18 & 19 1998 July15 17R/GFlying97 July18 19 R/CFlying92 Show 24 Ankeny Exposition Park Ankeny IA R/C Flying 5 Days Striking Back Production Fantastic Pyro Huge Display RIG Models Control Line Flying R/G Trainer Flying R/C Airshow R/C Turbine Jets Brought yoo port KCCI A Lanier R/G Demo Featuring Bubba Spivey R/G Exhibitors Exhibitor Demos Pilot Appreciation Dinner 1/12-Scale Combat r NEW R/C Dirt Car Races R/C Auction Sat general show information tall 515-064-0558 tor free brochure send SASE Aviation EXPO Inc ox 498- Ankeny IA 50021 Visit oar Web Site http//wwwdwxcom/rcguru/expomainhtm Star Aerobatic Team Military Displays & Flybys Russian Sukhoi Full-Scale Rides Camping Sites Available NEW Swap Shop send SASE for information OftEATIR DES MO MIS OWA #4 Brn eAO RQ onseCeot July1998 97 Museum-quality Aerodrome Models Zeplin D-1 Steve Stratt New York NY Geared Astro 4018 1500s 12 x 10 prop Claudia Garner photo NEW LASER PLAN PACS Dont pay big bucks wwl kits top quality plans laser cut parts available - - 114 Scaler- 84 Span________ P0k Dvii 1 Pans $2500 FG cow $2500 Laser Cut partS $6500 1/5th Scale80 Span Fak Dvii Plans $35 00 Laser Cut parts $7500 1/4 Scale 99 Span Pak E-t Plans $2500 Laser Cut parts $7500 1/4 scale 84 Span ALEATROS OVA Plans $3600 Laser parts $7500 1 /6tn Scae 76 5 Span ______ ALBATROSCtll PLANS $26 00 Laser Cut parts $6500 OSESAPLANS $3500 Laser parts $t 50 00 t/4 Scale 80 Span Loser Pacs ore avojable SHIPPING AD $500 tO PANS ORDER $800 tO LASER PAC BEST IN SCALE CATALOG $700 POST PAID BOB HOLMAN PLANS PO BOX 741 SAN BERNARDINO CA 92402 909 885 3959 FAX 909 889 9307 Wa U U U Wenht U N U mu lmm U U U Blowout Sale Quantities Limited Stock Hand Sale Ends August 31 1998 Fiberglass Minimum purchase 10 yards 05 ozGO1O4S 075 ozG01065 15 oz G1080S ZozG2112S 23 oz 01610S 23 oz G2113S 3ozG21165 32 oz Satin G01205 40zG15225 6 oz BHsG1680S 6ozG37335 6ozG7533S 6 azG7628S 38$200 38$125 38$125 38$200 38$175 55$200 50$200 38$325 50$325 38$400 38$400 50$500 40$175 Fiberglass Tape 015 thick 2in x 36 yards$2000 Rohacell 51 12x 24 11x 24 $900 $600 Orders arder $50 add $5 handline addition silippiog VISA MC AmEx Decover accepted No otiier daconnes may used witir sale Order To//Free 1-800-338-1278 Visit &hr Web Sift NMV cstsuiescom W U U U Composite Structure Technology P Box 622 Dept JT Tehachapi CA 93581-0622 Technicai Support 805-822-4162 Fax 805-822-4121 following yeardoubling budget As recall seven guest E-fliers 1981 next year II moved two-day affair number roughly doubled KRC meet has grown steadily ever since outgrowing several fields along way attracting hundreds participants 33 states represented several foreign countries current budget several thousand dollars KRC meet has remained low-key fun-fly Underneath same otherwisenormal wet-power club nearly everyone helps out run annual worlds-largest E-meet think meet would never have taken off originally structured contest first club-sponsored Electric meet country no meet model follow aspect bad invented think fair appropriate view model nearly E meets stoce overwhelming majority Electric gatherings have continue low-key fun-flys As far Im aware E-meet true contest E Nats although some recent club E-meets have mixed AMA events open-funfly theme Knowing some folks like idea prizes used idea informal events KRCs early years An example Longest Flight since everyone knew Electric simply could fly long r challenges Largest Smallest Best Scale low-key stuff options appealed some typical attendee just wanted fly fun KRC continued expand mix based idea something everybody meet grew Sometime early days Electric Roland Boucher Leisure Electronics sponsored Up Last Down Electric competition West Coast serious competitionthe $1000 prize made liked thought incorporated KRC format kilobuck prize has popular ever since Because AULD mass launch actual participation limited about 25 persons logistics reasons interest exceeding number recent years KRC has requiring preregistration dedicated E modelers pursue AULD challenge vengeance conniving concocting scheme after scheme airplane after airplanepushing AULD art feel AULD has become science within Electric still low-key think thats its viewed because after KRC remains non-contest Aeromodelingand Electricis fun Fun attracts participation fun personal thing Some like Indoor microfilm some like serious tooth-and-nail Free Flight Gas contests once did still others FAI Pylon AULD guys on Thats what amazing about aeromodelingvast diversity something everybody no expectation anyone will like everything As Electric far its very hard-tobeat aeromodeling high inclined continues low-key seems thats way want Last months column included some discussion difficult Electric may seem wannabe E-modelers Perhaps common point confusion knowing what motor battery use given airplane can tell classic quandary goes away quickly just little successful E-experience nowadays theres no reason anyone cant successful Electric youre new Electric might expect temporarily overwhelmed new stuff terminology year hundreds modelers ages become successful E-modelers Someone figure out what kind airplane put first wet engine someone figure out what size strands turns along what lube much stretch use Rubber model Its just gas rubber 98 Model Aviation x SweeDs Free Catalog Electric NATS F7 LMR moto oak top 8 p acts Class LMRSa p ane Congaustons oDavdE Class B Aveox took 6 top 7 places including first p lace tie Both 3 points perfect torte Joy won Class B flyoff using F7LMR motor 12 cells Call write fax e-mail us FREE catalog Shown new Fl 0 Competition model new lightened version weighs 21 5g wires capahie nearly 1 horsepower used 10 cell F5B competition also worlds mosf powerful 7 cell motor used new Hyhridrive L60 controller can get over 700 watts 96 ounce package Aveox Inc 31324 Via Colinas #103 Wesake Villa~ CA 91462 Phone 8185978915 Fax 8185970617 httpllwwwaveoxcom info@aveoxcom Aveox 1-11gb Performance Brushess DC Motors Electric now Theres still lot less familiarity E-power moreestablished forms familiarity gap makes Electric seem difficult really Almost everyone familiar some motorized battery operated appliance device power tools shavers remote mirror car various drive motors laptop PCs video cameras lawnmower Someone figure out what size motor battery use applications comes down big job fast want takes power big job faster smaller job slowly might expect find bigger motor battery lawnmower shaver So would likely try make lawnmower shaver motor right beginning no reference point know start can get down basic physics calculate whole mess out can look what has already done similar applications build F-models can look some successful appealing convincing E model its power-system makeup go something like exactly continue urging collect F-model columns F-feature articles magazines can get hands contain examples models power systems can use guideline information inspiration Future columns will offer morespecific information insight motors batteries hope information like can combine own attempts F-flight power eventually rolling own Fdesigns present-day F-experts began way see more year KRC Please enclose SASF correspondence youd like reply continue safely enjoy fast high far-flying fun Electric affords rict 8 AMA Club Expo & Swap Meet Free booth space clubs swap moot participants 5pm until 10 pm AMA Youth Modeling Program YMP* 12 yr. & up supervised build & fly rubber powered planes Begins Spin $3 *Static Judging & STSC Contestant Display oScale Masters format noon til 10pm open free public Ft Bond R/C Clubs Airpark @ Ft Bend Fair Grounds AMA & U Scale Masters Regional Qualifier Fight Portion 9am 5pm AMA Classes SU 512 513 520 & Team Scale US Scale Master Sportsman Expert & Team Scale Classes RIC Chmels 35 & 36 can used event Info Linac 281-530-5823 6pm 9pm Sca~ caleaerocom July1998 99 4j 4Ia Ft Bend Fair Grounds Rosenberg Tx Houston suburb 11559 @ TxHwy 36 follow signs south air conditioned indoor events Made USA GIANT KITS Span- 76-83 Area- 1100 12 lbs $22995 S/H DELUXE ChppedWin7PCraft wheel pants landing gear window material hardware roiled plans Over dozen lots available MIC-vlsACatalog $200 REIDS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS 30 Clifton St Phelps NY 14532 315-548-3779 FAX 548-4099 D & J ELECTRONICS Marigold St NW Hartville OH 44632 D1236330-877-1445 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endors.d AMA RCMA Sticker Station g105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Iicensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance Extra UPS U S Mail COts Visit home page http//wwwdnjelectronics corn Email david@dnjelectronicscom Iayne@dnlelectronics AMA #256123ARRIWB8YSQ
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/07
Page Numbers: 96, 97, 98, 99
RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS 1DU @JkZ1i4U & fEiU 4 iI U Id LL W1 IKIflru 1AUL~ THIS MONTHS topics include two meet announcements get meet info column some history thoughts Electric Electric meets continuing discussion about Electric beginner confusion DEAF club Texas Dallas Electric Aircraft Flyers announces Fun Electric Event June 27-28 location Irving Texas RC Club fieldsite 97 Scale Masters meet least nine fun events scheduled no formal AMA events Five bucks covers both days can get full details Jim Bourke 501 Goodwin Richardson TX 75081 Tel 972 680-0220 E-mail jourke@ezonemagcom routinely announce E-meets column Im always eager have have information early useful Consider DEAF announcement received information about two weeks agoabout two weeks after submitted Juneissue column best could include issue MA wont readers hands until late Maymarginal meet June Heres works 1 normally write column last days month/beginning days next month example today March 3 Im writing July issue column submission due Model Aviation 10th March will have late May column would best serve July later meets would have much better have DEAF announcement June-dated issue would have needed meet info before end January Its best have meet announcements before end calendar month five months before meet month January month June month six 96 Model Aviation ific creative Ron Fikes Palo Alto CA original aerobatic Dragonfly Kyosho 360 seven cells 8 x 4 Graupner folder Clay Howe Sturgis Ml designed F-117A Speed 400 6V motor 20 ounces 280 square inches Claudia Garner photo Dave Beck Solar Solitude Geared Speed 500 132 solar cells 108-inch span 16 x 16 folder Garner photo 1998 Mid-America meet scheduled July 11-12 See timing little better annual meet rapidly growing size reputation quality 98 meet will held Midwest RIC Soaring Society field Northville Township Michigan actually two meets day called Mid-America Electric Flies meet hosted Ann Arbor Falcons CD Keith Shaw day Electric Flyers Only CD Ken Myers other meet also low-key fun-fly format can get info about both days activities Ken 1911 Bradshaw Ct Walled Lake MI 48390 Tel 248 2202297 Have noticed almost E-meets low-key fun-events format may have something promoting format beginning yon blame keeping going Its always important able fix blame Lets look back started flying Electric early 1970s am member Keystone Radio Club KRCa more-or-less normal wet-power club flown wet RC 20 years gradually developed Electric interest After couple years struggles flying E-power routinely exclusively few other KRC club members developed interest well few years went June 1980 two KRC members approached thought KRC hosting Electric meet automatically elected run club approved budget $25 one-day invitational absolutely no idea anyone would come hastily concocted meet mailer sent several area clubs announced first-ever KRC Electric Fly third weekend September Knowing intimidating Electric could avoided anything sounded like contest instead emphasized low-key fun-fly format KRC Electric Fly bornattracting three guest fliersall coaxed get airplanes out cars also attracted few curious spectators within hobby Somehow wet-power-dominated KRC membership considered activity success approved another E-meet Worlds Most Unique Aviation Event RADIO CONTROLLED AND FULL-SCALE AIRSHOW July 18 & 19 1998 July15 17R/GFlying97 July18 19 R/CFlying92 Show 24 Ankeny Exposition Park Ankeny IA R/C Flying 5 Days Striking Back Production Fantastic Pyro Huge Display RIG Models Control Line Flying R/G Trainer Flying R/C Airshow R/C Turbine Jets Brought yoo port KCCI A Lanier R/G Demo Featuring Bubba Spivey R/G Exhibitors Exhibitor Demos Pilot Appreciation Dinner 1/12-Scale Combat r NEW R/C Dirt Car Races R/C Auction Sat general show information tall 515-064-0558 tor free brochure send SASE Aviation EXPO Inc ox 498- Ankeny IA 50021 Visit oar Web Site http//wwwdwxcom/rcguru/expomainhtm Star Aerobatic Team Military Displays & Flybys Russian Sukhoi Full-Scale Rides Camping Sites Available NEW Swap Shop send SASE for information OftEATIR DES MO MIS OWA #4 Brn eAO RQ onseCeot July1998 97 Museum-quality Aerodrome Models Zeplin D-1 Steve Stratt New York NY Geared Astro 4018 1500s 12 x 10 prop Claudia Garner photo NEW LASER PLAN PACS Dont pay big bucks wwl kits top quality plans laser cut parts available - - 114 Scaler- 84 Span________ P0k Dvii 1 Pans $2500 FG cow $2500 Laser Cut partS $6500 1/5th Scale80 Span Fak Dvii Plans $35 00 Laser Cut parts $7500 1/4 Scale 99 Span Pak E-t Plans $2500 Laser Cut parts $7500 1/4 scale 84 Span ALEATROS OVA Plans $3600 Laser parts $7500 1 /6tn Scae 76 5 Span ______ ALBATROSCtll PLANS $26 00 Laser Cut parts $6500 OSESAPLANS $3500 Laser parts $t 50 00 t/4 Scale 80 Span Loser Pacs ore avojable SHIPPING AD $500 tO PANS ORDER $800 tO LASER PAC BEST IN SCALE CATALOG $700 POST PAID BOB HOLMAN PLANS PO BOX 741 SAN BERNARDINO CA 92402 909 885 3959 FAX 909 889 9307 Wa U U U Wenht U N U mu lmm U U U Blowout Sale Quantities Limited Stock Hand Sale Ends August 31 1998 Fiberglass Minimum purchase 10 yards 05 ozGO1O4S 075 ozG01065 15 oz G1080S ZozG2112S 23 oz 01610S 23 oz G2113S 3ozG21165 32 oz Satin G01205 40zG15225 6 oz BHsG1680S 6ozG37335 6ozG7533S 6 azG7628S 38$200 38$125 38$125 38$200 38$175 55$200 50$200 38$325 50$325 38$400 38$400 50$500 40$175 Fiberglass Tape 015 thick 2in x 36 yards$2000 Rohacell 51 12x 24 11x 24 $900 $600 Orders arder $50 add $5 handline addition silippiog VISA MC AmEx Decover accepted No otiier daconnes may used witir sale Order To//Free 1-800-338-1278 Visit &hr Web Sift NMV cstsuiescom W U U U Composite Structure Technology P Box 622 Dept JT Tehachapi CA 93581-0622 Technicai Support 805-822-4162 Fax 805-822-4121 following yeardoubling budget As recall seven guest E-fliers 1981 next year II moved two-day affair number roughly doubled KRC meet has grown steadily ever since outgrowing several fields along way attracting hundreds participants 33 states represented several foreign countries current budget several thousand dollars KRC meet has remained low-key fun-fly Underneath same otherwisenormal wet-power club nearly everyone helps out run annual worlds-largest E-meet think meet would never have taken off originally structured contest first club-sponsored Electric meet country no meet model follow aspect bad invented think fair appropriate view model nearly E meets stoce overwhelming majority Electric gatherings have continue low-key fun-flys As far Im aware E-meet true contest E Nats although some recent club E-meets have mixed AMA events open-funfly theme Knowing some folks like idea prizes used idea informal events KRCs early years An example Longest Flight since everyone knew Electric simply could fly long r challenges Largest Smallest Best Scale low-key stuff options appealed some typical attendee just wanted fly fun KRC continued expand mix based idea something everybody meet grew Sometime early days Electric Roland Boucher Leisure Electronics sponsored Up Last Down Electric competition West Coast serious competitionthe $1000 prize made liked thought incorporated KRC format kilobuck prize has popular ever since Because AULD mass launch actual participation limited about 25 persons logistics reasons interest exceeding number recent years KRC has requiring preregistration dedicated E modelers pursue AULD challenge vengeance conniving concocting scheme after scheme airplane after airplanepushing AULD art feel AULD has become science within Electric still low-key think thats its viewed because after KRC remains non-contest Aeromodelingand Electricis fun Fun attracts participation fun personal thing Some like Indoor microfilm some like serious tooth-and-nail Free Flight Gas contests once did still others FAI Pylon AULD guys on Thats what amazing about aeromodelingvast diversity something everybody no expectation anyone will like everything As Electric far its very hard-tobeat aeromodeling high inclined continues low-key seems thats way want Last months column included some discussion difficult Electric may seem wannabe E-modelers Perhaps common point confusion knowing what motor battery use given airplane can tell classic quandary goes away quickly just little successful E-experience nowadays theres no reason anyone cant successful Electric youre new Electric might expect temporarily overwhelmed new stuff terminology year hundreds modelers ages become successful E-modelers Someone figure out what kind airplane put first wet engine someone figure out what size strands turns along what lube much stretch use Rubber model Its just gas rubber 98 Model Aviation x SweeDs Free Catalog Electric NATS F7 LMR moto oak top 8 p acts Class LMRSa p ane Congaustons oDavdE Class B Aveox took 6 top 7 places including first p lace tie Both 3 points perfect torte Joy won Class B flyoff using F7LMR motor 12 cells Call write fax e-mail us FREE catalog Shown new Fl 0 Competition model new lightened version weighs 21 5g wires capahie nearly 1 horsepower used 10 cell F5B competition also worlds mosf powerful 7 cell motor used new Hyhridrive L60 controller can get over 700 watts 96 ounce package Aveox Inc 31324 Via Colinas #103 Wesake Villa~ CA 91462 Phone 8185978915 Fax 8185970617 httpllwwwaveoxcom info@aveoxcom Aveox 1-11gb Performance Brushess DC Motors Electric now Theres still lot less familiarity E-power moreestablished forms familiarity gap makes Electric seem difficult really Almost everyone familiar some motorized battery operated appliance device power tools shavers remote mirror car various drive motors laptop PCs video cameras lawnmower Someone figure out what size motor battery use applications comes down big job fast want takes power big job faster smaller job slowly might expect find bigger motor battery lawnmower shaver So would likely try make lawnmower shaver motor right beginning no reference point know start can get down basic physics calculate whole mess out can look what has already done similar applications build F-models can look some successful appealing convincing E model its power-system makeup go something like exactly continue urging collect F-model columns F-feature articles magazines can get hands contain examples models power systems can use guideline information inspiration Future columns will offer morespecific information insight motors batteries hope information like can combine own attempts F-flight power eventually rolling own Fdesigns present-day F-experts began way see more year KRC Please enclose SASF correspondence youd like reply continue safely enjoy fast high far-flying fun Electric affords rict 8 AMA Club Expo & Swap Meet Free booth space clubs swap moot participants 5pm until 10 pm AMA Youth Modeling Program YMP* 12 yr. & up supervised build & fly rubber powered planes Begins Spin $3 *Static Judging & STSC Contestant Display oScale Masters format noon til 10pm open free public Ft Bond R/C Clubs Airpark @ Ft Bend Fair Grounds AMA & U Scale Masters Regional Qualifier Fight Portion 9am 5pm AMA Classes SU 512 513 520 & Team Scale US Scale Master Sportsman Expert & Team Scale Classes RIC Chmels 35 & 36 can used event Info Linac 281-530-5823 6pm 9pm Sca~ caleaerocom July1998 99 4j 4Ia Ft Bend Fair Grounds Rosenberg Tx Houston suburb 11559 @ TxHwy 36 follow signs south air conditioned indoor events Made USA GIANT KITS Span- 76-83 Area- 1100 12 lbs $22995 S/H DELUXE ChppedWin7PCraft wheel pants landing gear window material hardware roiled plans Over dozen lots available MIC-vlsACatalog $200 REIDS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS 30 Clifton St Phelps NY 14532 315-548-3779 FAX 548-4099 D & J ELECTRONICS Marigold St NW Hartville OH 44632 D1236330-877-1445 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endors.d AMA RCMA Sticker Station g105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Iicensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance Extra UPS U S Mail COts Visit home page http//wwwdnjelectronics corn Email david@dnjelectronicscom Iayne@dnlelectronics AMA #256123ARRIWB8YSQ
