Radio Control Electrics Bob Kopski CANADIAN ELECTRICS Ive just received courtesy copy Electric Model Flier newsletter Electric Model Fliers Southern tario newsletter indica tion very serious going group purpose club newsletter further development build ing flying Electric-powered model aircraft club president Stan Shaw can reached 15 Aylesbury Rd Islington Ont M9A 2M5 Canada telephone number 416 231-7050 excellently-done mailing contains lots useful information products how-to goodies along normal editorial content expected such publication perfectly candid issue received easily puts shame columns Ive done based sheer volume useful material group has announced 1986 Electric Flight Symposium scheduled March 15 1986 unfortunately will have passed time read long delay associated getting some thing column fact publishing life encourage anyone word theyd like spread get about three months ahead issue date theyd like have item appear in As example May column ing written late January should ap pear mall early April OK Electric meet suggestion may planning Electric meet Id like pass along what has proven very worthwhile effort Depending field layout parking situation may practicalif necessaryfor have flight line battery charging available its simplest form can some car batteries pit area youre expect ing lot flying charging and/or yours more-than-one-day meet youll no doubt have provision charging charging batteries basic importance source batteries very good condition getting several may real challenge 1985 KRC Electric Fly eight flight line charging setups two days enormous demand placed fortunate obtaining help local Willard battery dealer rather persuaded showing him magazine coverage 1984 meet got use six brand-new fullycharged deep-cycle batteries two days asking plus full-value deposit $5/battery fee addition agreed keep batteries sustaining charge two four amps continuously during use return fullycharged clean unscratched access on-field AC power club members brought some small household battery chargers keep connected Willard batteries club member responsible keeping eye fueling sta tions assisting guest fliers needed batteries chargers set up plywood sheets keep thing out grass AC power cords three-wire type good condition battery posts outfitted replacement battery cable clamps charger leads could connected marring original posts See photo July 85 MA page 46 sounds bit complicated its really Rather its resource needed accommodate activity fortunate get cooperation dealer responsible enough hold up end deal expect wed able get such help him again no further explanation necessary Maybe approach above would work meet too Chargers Based continuing mail 52 Model Aviation Author Kopskis aerobatic Exciter has interesting features L nose gearlair scoop An electronic speed-control unit aluminum heat sink located just inside air flows aft through battery pack Plane draws high power its cobalt 40 motor throughout flights lands warm batteries HOT motor Bob uses small blower ground cool everything down before rechargelreflight Battery pack R consists fifteen 12 Ah cells mounted right over wing Removable dowels hold cells Battery compartment air chamber formed wing Installed RC gear aft compartment receiver double-sticky Velcrod wooden former Two versions advanced charger discussed column Cases inexpen sive vinyl cassette tape-carrying devices Chargers built removable plywood trays May June 1985 columns continue readers favorites columns showed make simple charge system would easily handle large numbers cells Several showed up 85 KRC Electric Fly So far no has complaint guess design has stood test lots folks have inquired about ad vanced system mentioned col umns asking advance informa tionwhich cannot provide Heres story subject have advanced charger design has extensively fieldtested several forms An accompanying photo shows two early versions systems based same Radio Shack Voltage Inverter appeared column year go however modified supplemented addi tional electronics result charger can comfortably supply adjust able zero-to-four amps up 20 cells constantly means example dial up three amps charge seven-cell 800 mAh pack plug 20-cell pack same three amps con tinues further adjustment Beyond charger makes no tempt automatic does sense battery condition shut off Rather uses good ol 15-minute Continued page 155 Span 4812 Area 420sqln WeIght 48oz up Functions 4 channels EngInes 204 cycle 15 2 cycle 4-20 20 four cycle plane kit Irom ACE THE 43ccD Another member ACEs tremendously designed excluaively four cycle engines t, two worlds PERFORMANCE ECONOMYI smaller four cycle engine gives same performance ear pleasing sound big ones price fact unique design 4-20 offers same stable characteristics larger models means BIG kit fun eta SMALL kit pricel Simple yet attractive looks quick sturdy constructIon proven performance complete kit.end course ACE R/C reputation quality speaks Itself 50K225-ACE 4-20 kit$4495 ORDERING INFO ACE p-oducts available dealer ho*ever need order direct send full amo unt plus $200 shipping han dling along catalog num ber 116Wl9StP0Box 511EK Higginsville MO 64037 call 816 584-7121 Complete catalog $200 May1986 53 Magnificent Piper Tripacer built Sterling kit David Sell Pennsburg PA uses Astro plainbearing 075 six 12 Ah cells Pro p Top Flite 8 x 4 nylon Weight about 37 oz Davids RC installation R uses three channels elevator rudder motor ONIOFF Its suggested avoid possible rf interference receiver shouldnt close motor battery PO Box 011 ANDERSON CA 0600 PRODUCTSjOlSi 365-6700 CALL OR WRITE FOR BROCRURE SPECIALIZING IN ZENOAH/MALONEYISACHS-DOLMAR QUALITY ENGINES H & K SUPERSTARTER EK II FITS ALL QUADRAS AND 0-38 $2495 ENGINESKITS MODELTECH KITS 72 CAP 21 $17995 BIG UGLY STICK CALL THESE ARE FANTASTIC READY-BUILT BALSA KITS ZENOANG23 $12995 ZENOAHG-38 $9750 ZENOAHG-62 CALL CUSTOMG-38 $14495 CUSTOMG-38 WISPRING STARTER $16495 SACHS DOLMAR 37 WIMUFFLER $29995 POINTS VERSION SACHS DOLMAR 37 WIMUFFLER SPRING STARTER CD IGNITION$34995 SACHS DOLMAR 52 WI SPRING STARTER$36500 NEW Maloney 100 1 Cl. gasoline engine w/muffler $12998 ace balky alcohol-burning messmaking prop-splitting dead-stIck-landing 4 cycle 120 Maloney 100 Easy starting reliable economicall INot mention cleaner less expensivel PROPSZINGERADHESIVES PK 18x6-1O$8952 oz SLOW CA$595 18x8-14$8952 oz FAST CA$595 20x6-10$10955 MIN EPOXY 9 oz$650 20x8-14$109515 MIN EPOXY 9 oz$650 22x6-1O$109530 MIN EPOXY 9oz$650 ADD $250 POD TAGEAND 55ANDLNO TO EACA ORDER CODANaoor AC $250 EISAPE NOW ACCEPTED PACES SIJSJECT CHANGE EDTISOCT NOJOCE RC Soaring/Pruss Continued page 51 999% chance Scale will flown along regular events 1986 AMA Nationals Lake Charles LA means wont flown sepa rate event after regular events have held awards presented events Jeff Troy will again serve Contest Director Nationals Scale News SOAR Midwest club has announced 1987that does read 1987they will sponsor scale-only contest run over three-day period What will make undertaking height optimism contest will no-holds-barred affair number categories means type Sailplane gilder enter will fly against others type What really means Horsa troop-carrier wont have compete against Minimoa Schule Gliders wont have jockey around skies ASW-22not competitively way Rules would AMA tasks like wise However depending number entries weather some added tasks non-destructive type could add ed main idea behind event give maximum exposure Scale through low-key fun-flying type get-together Categories being considered sug gested include Pre-1946 Primary/hang gliders Military combat Flying wings Standard 15 meters under Open over 15 meters Also Post-1946 same above Special awards already being con sidered oldest subject largest model smallest model best scratchbuilt best model kit best presen tation documentation Other consider ations contestants choice Best Meet best technical achievement real ism Although will sport-scale event recognition will given foregoing category Also award will given best photograph model realistic setting MISCELLANEOUS CB E TRAILWHEEL $1395 NGK POWERPLUG$250 AMSOIL 100-1 OIL$295 WORLD S-16 FUTABA$2495 G-38 MOUNT$1795 CB SPINNERS 300/o WORLD TEX WHITE$895 SPEC/AL QUADRA 82 2 ONLY $25995 year 1987 purposely selected meet order give interested such event enough lead time build yourself winner Specific dates being worked out conflict other major events meantime get mailing list send postcard name address printed clearly include category would interested no way pre-registration commit ment enter fly category listed Send postcard Steve Moskal 30 5 Kennsington Ave La Grange IL 60525 best excuse fly Scale has come along long time So clear out rafters resurrect worldbeater has collecting dustor clear workbench get dream ship going have over year show stuff Good Lift Dan Pruss 131 E Pennington Ln Plainfield IL 60544 RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 53 timer thats personal preference always continues to charge emp ty battery about 90% its label capacitymy so-named safe charge Im satisfied automatic OKprovided batteries used type display distinct voltage peak everything else like cell quality condition matching simple things like charge connections near perfecta rare occurrence now bad news prom ised article charger has yet started primary objective have such presentation parts materials must readily available everyone chargers shown have constructed very minor exception Radio Shack parts Unfortunately Radio Shack cannot relied upon maintain catalog content yearto-year fact does constantly May1986 155 4JFUH DESIGNS Body Pilot Kit Llghtest Pilot available eLifeilke vinyl la tex rubber parts Easy assemble finish oBuild either barnstormer sportsman pilot sKit contains pilot head hands boots helmet cap goggles full templates easy instructions eFuity positionable & moveable eSome simple sewing required Weight Price 116 Scale 2oz8 $ 795 114 Scale 4oz8 $ 995 1/3Scale 6oz8 $1695 Weight may vary depending material used construction DGA DESIGNS Bust Pilot Kit Weight 1/6Scale 75oz 1/4Scale 15oz 1/3 Scale 225 oz Price 595 795 $1495 Lightest bust pilot available eLifelike vinyl latex rubber parts Easy assemble finish eBuild either barnstormer sportsman pilot eKit contains pilot head helmet cap goggles jacket instructions See dealer order direct Add $100 shipping direct orders Send $100 current catalog Dealers inquiries invited NYS Residents add 7 percent sales tax Send Check MO Allow 3 weeks check clearSorry-No CODs IEPFU ml 1 IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT NEW RA 505$19995 Now Goodro 35 CDI 13-heodegl01149K Reg Ooodre 39 *1049K Brioghelle flywheel $12499 Rog Ocodra 39 Power Aeeeebly Ocly $6450 OUADRA REPAIR$1000 plot porlel JOe Meeser ERCOUPEPLANS 92399 KIT $23999 Jim Meeter TOMAHAWKPLANS $2399 KIT $25999 Jim Meeeer BBALL TRAINERPLANS $2399 KIT $21499 Jim Meteor ACROBATPLANS 91999 KIT 922499 MALONEY 199$14999 SACHS-OOLMAR31 reg $2459937 reg $29999 FLOATS 49 1/4 coele ooee 92199 oooplete hit $4795 1099991 WHEELS 92999 P/K Sprie9 Sterter$2499 PLANS SUPER STEARMAN 114 IGodIreyl$2999 1/3 TAYLORCRAPT 1/3 CUB NellIe$2999 VolkoplOne 1/3 Chicken Cherliol$2395 colored leetrowee$t 1151 Cederhridge Seele 9299 /50399 SotvonH3$6 42 ot $1295 World S16 br 1000 wodoln $3599 PROPS loll 01000 Singer Top Flito Oyethroet 20% OFF US Ocodro FUEL TANKS180. $99923009799 Fibor$lono Arrow Sholts 5/160 32100$6/91195 24 HoerBernie.. Add 5250 efoge Sood Both Chook 5ieeey Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS Valey View Dr Box 43 AIIegany NY 14706 change So some small electronic parts used previously now readily available Im faced major task finding alternates readily available everyone wont present anything unless Ive tried myself rebuilding photographing new charger based alternate parts course significant effort have dropped mat ter getting tougher keep prom ise Thus time cant say sure such article may appear am truly regretful especially because extensive interest readers have shown Flight records Members club have wide interests among Club Records program program based 10 categories listed below along current record category 1 Indoor Paper Glider78 sec 2 door Rubber498 sec 3 Gas Longest Flight730 mm 4 Gas Most Loops 23 5 Gas Most Rolls50 6 Gas Most Spins5 1 7 Electric Longest Flight 48m SOs 8 Electric Most Loops 24 9 Electric Most Rolls 29 10 Electric Most Spins 32 way further detail informa tion indoor flying normal meeting room about 12-foot ceil ing paper glider can design rubber job fixed design loops rolls spins per minutethe pilot wrings out best ef fort front two witnesses tally accomplishments 60 seconds longest flight done means gas typically means big tank Electric means good piloting luck planes must flyable after record attempt mind take / C another look gas Electric categories dare tell Electric doesnt work Finally once did no longer hold records dont anyone think Electric certain people time invite everyone take shot bettering Electric records shown above Please consider fun challenge Ill take inputs honest results report time time might also like clude photo adequate quality Ill try get too Largest meet January 1986 column covered 1985 KRC Electric Fly offering hesitatingly included speculation .. represents largest RC Electric meet world. invited reader reaction expectation some meet somehwere would claim honors guess total reader reaction date grand total zero Therefore now somewhat less hesitatingly lay claim 60 guest fliers 23 states Canada representing 95 registrations least 121 planes over two days being what everyone else can shoot Please let hear about Basic electricity may remember ongoing discussion multimeters operation use What follows now some information about certain special functions features multimeters such pictured March 86 MA page 52 idea give overall warm comfortable feeling about handy boxes since some folks feel loss withor intimidated bysuch electronic stuff multimeters include other input \4NEN r FLYS RIGNTI MADEW ANt vAIM VoNt. - Model Aviation Realize Genuine Improvement RC Flying Geometron Transmitter Support Completely frees hands control fhe sticks levers nothing way Allows concentrate flying because dont have hold transmitter operating controls Provides full four corner stick mobility Improves accuracy stick movement because transmitter held stable Adlusts two-stick Tx modifications adapt able single stick Tx easy change support plate Simple adjustments arm length shoulder size Transmitter secured safety catch can removed replaced second yet cannot accidentally fall out Extremely comfortable use wear Put take ofi instant wilh hat No baits buckles straps no cOrd amund neck Wearing support transmitter stays place carry plane Doubles ideal ground support offers perfect accessibility keeps transmitter off ground Ruggedly built heat treated aluminum finished heavy duty anodize Assembled stainless steel fasteners Designed constructed extended use 695O PURCHASE ALL THREE ITEMS $995Q $99Q TO BEATREMENDOUS FOR BOTH BEGINNERS PIuo 5150 Shi1orj cOD 200 oddeonsi order 01* Charass ao1* 0010 caobosrdd US Msoo reoldento odd 5 See dealer order direct GEOMETRON CO INC 12 INGLESIDE ROAD LEXINGTON MA 02173 617 861-6526 LCD TIMER/STOPWATCH Counts up down preset hold additive features Time out sounds alarm auto shut oft Easy read outdoors lithium battery 21 95* PROTECTIVE BAG Made space age aluminum costed nylon Reflects suns heat protects Tx dirt and6 * dust special fast acting closure ONCE YOU USE rr YOU WILL NEVER FLY WITHOUT IT jacks included instru ments previously pictured may clude very-low-level voltage current ranges such 025 volt 50 microamp ranges case pic tured meter included rangefunction switch Also instruments have out put jack label can mislead ing actuality output jack used conjunction AC voltage ranges blocks passage DC compo nent may present along varying alternating component Such output jack has large internal coupling capacitor series out AC scales will also respond DC partial DC inputs well no importance modeling applica tions included sake completeness particular Radio Shack instrument pictured favorite because offers unusual featurethe V-A/2 switch effect twoposition slide switch nearly doubles useful ranges multimeter works simply its up make sure youre reading proper scale Available & L PAN AMERICAN INTL GJ HOBBIES SIG MEG times goes like Lets say want read voltage somewhat-dis charged receiver battery reasonably expect somewhere around 48 volts little less Set selector switch 10 DC V sector slide switch positioned normally V-A-A setting connect positive red lead battery positive terminal negative black lead bat tery negative terminal What should get about halfscale deflection pointerto about 48 10-volt scale Since less half-scale can now move slide switch V-A/2 setting immediately pointer will deflect about twice far have just made fivevolt range out 10-volt ac tion allows sort magnified reading available voltage cur rent ranges instrument Most multimeters dont have feature Thus 50-volt range can become 25-volt range 25 range 125-volt voltage current ranges pay attention look proper scale D R/C AEREO ENGINES P21 SE-FI P21 RE-Fi P40 SE-Fi P40 PYLON RE-RI P45 SE-Fi P60 SE-FI P60 RE-Fl P80 SE-Fi P80 R.E-FI P65 DUCTED FAN-R E -R P80 DUCTED FAN-R E -R $5995 $6995 $6995 $8995 $7195 $10295 $10795 $11595 $11595 $11595 $11795 Imported CONDOR TRADING CO PO Box 3479 Mission Viejo CA 92690-1479 Dealer & Distributor Inquiries invited 714-582-3087 Prices subject change notice Most multimeter faces contaln additional scale beyond already covered miniseriesa dB decibel scale scale usually located closest meter pivot thus shortest-length scale scale used such applications audio systems audio power power-galn meas urements desired results ex pressed dB relative some standard voltage impedance level Again scale no importance modeling applications Some multimeters have mirrored scale handy feature useful eliminating reading errors due parallax ones eye directly over meter pointersuch pointer viewed slantthe scale markings mis read because fall slant line sight observed markings directly underneath pointer Thus two different observers can get dif ferent readings simply because nonidentical viewing angles mirror eliminates problem allowing user position eye such image pointer mirror disap Continued page 160 NEW PRICES! R/C MARINE ENGINES P21 SE-Fi P21 RE-Fi P45 RE-Ri P65 RE-RI P80 RE-Ri P90 RE-Ri $8196 $81 95 $9995 $11095 $11796 $14395 R/O CAR-BUGGY-TETHER CAR ENGINES P21 CAR-DELTA REFI$7995 P21 CAR REAR OR SE-Fi$7295 P21 BUGGY REAR OR SE-Fi$6995 P60 TETHER CAR-RERI$11095 May1986 157 MIOR 0MG TORI Ly APPLIED DESIGN CORPORATION 738 Penn St El Segundo CA 90245 MINI ER ADJUSTABLE TENSION HAND BELT SANDER FIRMLY HOLDS PAPER FOR EASIER SANDING Padded lIsts end curves Handy Held Easy Use $235 MINI-STRIPS PRECISION DIE-CUT Medwm Garnet SAVES TIMEREPLACEMENTFine Garnet AND EFFORT $155SANDING BELTSAssId Water Praul TEE ALUMINUM EXTRUSION SANDING eLOCK let use 1111 CUFF-STUFF Self-adhesive sand paper Large Tree Surtace WeeIWesrOut lllechS250 Handy Iv Use 22 Inch $3 65 RUFF && STUFF SELF ADHESIVE SHEET SANDPAPER MAKE YOUR OWN SPECIAL SANDING SHAPES Easy te Use mesay give er drying Urns Media Flee r Flee $99 M N & SAW COMPACT 10 inch HACK SAW SAWS ANYTHING ANYWHERE Saw has nagged div-cast frame cemlertable chip-preet plastic lit sert handle Receding sue ad jastable B blade gives gad marIa access Cats weed pivatic metal HARDENED MUSIC WIRE extra htsdes-3/S1 99 RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 157 pears behind pointer itself image disappears know youre look ing pointer scale markings directly line Thats end another column folks hesitate say what well cover nextthe Electric activity too dynamic what ever Ill best keep commin Please appreciate fact columns necessity limited length Per haps not-too-distant future Electric will grow sufficient size have its own magazine Till next time. Please forward comment query SASE please Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 careful NOT hit switch holding Electric lapI RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 54 25 competitive OS 25 FSRs fact first three places two combined contests held late fall 1984 taken non-Schnurle engines encouragement decided try set up another two-club racing circuit 1985 have seven races month far year hope get two November Decem ber weather permitting have 19 dif ferent people have participated least race 12 17 showing up races also have about halfdozen appear ready get volved So looks like may finally have gotten something started could lead some real Pylon Racing ac tivity area should noted Q-25 air craft real blast fly standard Quarter Midget short course 9000 ft Winning times usually 130 range means aircraft average about 60 65 mph over course course doesnt consider fact aircraft fly longer path suspect planes fly ing 80 85 mph down straight aways Unlike Quickee 500 aircraft RC pilots can handle aircraft like fast enough make interesting racing quiet enough have no concern over complaints about noise aerobatic enough make great sport aircraft weekend flying Im really convinced apparently-successful beginning will lead sophisticated forms racing ie Q-500 Quarter Midget mula area Most guys currently flying Q-25 contests enjoy what have dont believe faster speeds necessary have fun fact some suggesting should tight en up rules next year try slow things down As competi tive events some guys starting modify engines run very-high-nitro fuel goes remains seen trying get some other clubs area interested racing us problem almost clubs area relatively small 20 30 mem bers widely scattered 60- 80-mile trip through mountains lousy WV highways isnt fun will try keep apprised things progress ing future letter somewhat typical several hundred have seen over past few years take See next month Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe TX 77385 Auction/Suding Continued page 59 program makes few assumptions may appropriate auc tion First maximum 79 sellers maximum 25 items allowed dimension statement Line 20 program normally well under maximums except few enthusiasts bunch small grab bags goodies cover assign second upper dummy number utilize item count nears 25 settlement time Ijust add real dummy assign ment amounts computer memory used dimension state ment could increased avoid difficulty different table system could used system could modified off-load periodically disk avoid risk power failure Another improvement might inclusion aTab systemwhereby sellers could charge bids against projected earnings HLG/Lorbiecki-Jahnke Continued page 63 taken during launch thick balsa fuselage bending does launch point nearly unbelievable bending can up 3/4 springy spruce fuselage cant help make launch inconsistent Select straight piece pine spruce support CyA-glue place important accurately cut small support piece fuselage cutout Glue two together Mark wing location ball-point pen also mark stab rudder areas Carve sand fuselage shape taking special care around stab rudder wing mounting 160Model Aviation [DCO SKY D[VI[ 65 Igntrton Approcd e 90 Day Warrafitv Twin Ball Bearing Crank Americas finest oldtimer engine Originally designed Hassad & Halik replica engine resonic tuning ensures continuous flow power through speed range Look out green one2 goodbye red headT&Ds replica Sky Devil 65 $279 less coil cond & plug alit icsrdcnts add 6% sales tax ORDER DIRECT T&D RESEARCH AssoclAms 6371 El Cajon Blvd Suite 115 San Diego CA 92115 SI FOR BROCHURE Add 20% postage Send 25a casalog
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/05
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Radio Control Electrics Bob Kopski CANADIAN ELECTRICS Ive just received courtesy copy Electric Model Flier newsletter Electric Model Fliers Southern tario newsletter indica tion very serious going group purpose club newsletter further development build ing flying Electric-powered model aircraft club president Stan Shaw can reached 15 Aylesbury Rd Islington Ont M9A 2M5 Canada telephone number 416 231-7050 excellently-done mailing contains lots useful information products how-to goodies along normal editorial content expected such publication perfectly candid issue received easily puts shame columns Ive done based sheer volume useful material group has announced 1986 Electric Flight Symposium scheduled March 15 1986 unfortunately will have passed time read long delay associated getting some thing column fact publishing life encourage anyone word theyd like spread get about three months ahead issue date theyd like have item appear in As example May column ing written late January should ap pear mall early April OK Electric meet suggestion may planning Electric meet Id like pass along what has proven very worthwhile effort Depending field layout parking situation may practicalif necessaryfor have flight line battery charging available its simplest form can some car batteries pit area youre expect ing lot flying charging and/or yours more-than-one-day meet youll no doubt have provision charging charging batteries basic importance source batteries very good condition getting several may real challenge 1985 KRC Electric Fly eight flight line charging setups two days enormous demand placed fortunate obtaining help local Willard battery dealer rather persuaded showing him magazine coverage 1984 meet got use six brand-new fullycharged deep-cycle batteries two days asking plus full-value deposit $5/battery fee addition agreed keep batteries sustaining charge two four amps continuously during use return fullycharged clean unscratched access on-field AC power club members brought some small household battery chargers keep connected Willard batteries club member responsible keeping eye fueling sta tions assisting guest fliers needed batteries chargers set up plywood sheets keep thing out grass AC power cords three-wire type good condition battery posts outfitted replacement battery cable clamps charger leads could connected marring original posts See photo July 85 MA page 46 sounds bit complicated its really Rather its resource needed accommodate activity fortunate get cooperation dealer responsible enough hold up end deal expect wed able get such help him again no further explanation necessary Maybe approach above would work meet too Chargers Based continuing mail 52 Model Aviation Author Kopskis aerobatic Exciter has interesting features L nose gearlair scoop An electronic speed-control unit aluminum heat sink located just inside air flows aft through battery pack Plane draws high power its cobalt 40 motor throughout flights lands warm batteries HOT motor Bob uses small blower ground cool everything down before rechargelreflight Battery pack R consists fifteen 12 Ah cells mounted right over wing Removable dowels hold cells Battery compartment air chamber formed wing Installed RC gear aft compartment receiver double-sticky Velcrod wooden former Two versions advanced charger discussed column Cases inexpen sive vinyl cassette tape-carrying devices Chargers built removable plywood trays May June 1985 columns continue readers favorites columns showed make simple charge system would easily handle large numbers cells Several showed up 85 KRC Electric Fly So far no has complaint guess design has stood test lots folks have inquired about ad vanced system mentioned col umns asking advance informa tionwhich cannot provide Heres story subject have advanced charger design has extensively fieldtested several forms An accompanying photo shows two early versions systems based same Radio Shack Voltage Inverter appeared column year go however modified supplemented addi tional electronics result charger can comfortably supply adjust able zero-to-four amps up 20 cells constantly means example dial up three amps charge seven-cell 800 mAh pack plug 20-cell pack same three amps con tinues further adjustment Beyond charger makes no tempt automatic does sense battery condition shut off Rather uses good ol 15-minute Continued page 155 Span 4812 Area 420sqln WeIght 48oz up Functions 4 channels EngInes 204 cycle 15 2 cycle 4-20 20 four cycle plane kit Irom ACE THE 43ccD Another member ACEs tremendously designed excluaively four cycle engines t, two worlds PERFORMANCE ECONOMYI smaller four cycle engine gives same performance ear pleasing sound big ones price fact unique design 4-20 offers same stable characteristics larger models means BIG kit fun eta SMALL kit pricel Simple yet attractive looks quick sturdy constructIon proven performance complete kit.end course ACE R/C reputation quality speaks Itself 50K225-ACE 4-20 kit$4495 ORDERING INFO ACE p-oducts available dealer ho*ever need order direct send full amo unt plus $200 shipping han dling along catalog num ber 116Wl9StP0Box 511EK Higginsville MO 64037 call 816 584-7121 Complete catalog $200 May1986 53 Magnificent Piper Tripacer built Sterling kit David Sell Pennsburg PA uses Astro plainbearing 075 six 12 Ah cells Pro p Top Flite 8 x 4 nylon Weight about 37 oz Davids RC installation R uses three channels elevator rudder motor ONIOFF Its suggested avoid possible rf interference receiver shouldnt close motor battery PO Box 011 ANDERSON CA 0600 PRODUCTSjOlSi 365-6700 CALL OR WRITE FOR BROCRURE SPECIALIZING IN ZENOAH/MALONEYISACHS-DOLMAR QUALITY ENGINES H & K SUPERSTARTER EK II FITS ALL QUADRAS AND 0-38 $2495 ENGINESKITS MODELTECH KITS 72 CAP 21 $17995 BIG UGLY STICK CALL THESE ARE FANTASTIC READY-BUILT BALSA KITS ZENOANG23 $12995 ZENOAHG-38 $9750 ZENOAHG-62 CALL CUSTOMG-38 $14495 CUSTOMG-38 WISPRING STARTER $16495 SACHS DOLMAR 37 WIMUFFLER $29995 POINTS VERSION SACHS DOLMAR 37 WIMUFFLER SPRING STARTER CD IGNITION$34995 SACHS DOLMAR 52 WI SPRING STARTER$36500 NEW Maloney 100 1 Cl. gasoline engine w/muffler $12998 ace balky alcohol-burning messmaking prop-splitting dead-stIck-landing 4 cycle 120 Maloney 100 Easy starting reliable economicall INot mention cleaner less expensivel PROPSZINGERADHESIVES PK 18x6-1O$8952 oz SLOW CA$595 18x8-14$8952 oz FAST CA$595 20x6-10$10955 MIN EPOXY 9 oz$650 20x8-14$109515 MIN EPOXY 9 oz$650 22x6-1O$109530 MIN EPOXY 9oz$650 ADD $250 POD TAGEAND 55ANDLNO TO EACA ORDER CODANaoor AC $250 EISAPE NOW ACCEPTED PACES SIJSJECT CHANGE EDTISOCT NOJOCE RC Soaring/Pruss Continued page 51 999% chance Scale will flown along regular events 1986 AMA Nationals Lake Charles LA means wont flown sepa rate event after regular events have held awards presented events Jeff Troy will again serve Contest Director Nationals Scale News SOAR Midwest club has announced 1987that does read 1987they will sponsor scale-only contest run over three-day period What will make undertaking height optimism contest will no-holds-barred affair number categories means type Sailplane gilder enter will fly against others type What really means Horsa troop-carrier wont have compete against Minimoa Schule Gliders wont have jockey around skies ASW-22not competitively way Rules would AMA tasks like wise However depending number entries weather some added tasks non-destructive type could add ed main idea behind event give maximum exposure Scale through low-key fun-flying type get-together Categories being considered sug gested include Pre-1946 Primary/hang gliders Military combat Flying wings Standard 15 meters under Open over 15 meters Also Post-1946 same above Special awards already being con sidered oldest subject largest model smallest model best scratchbuilt best model kit best presen tation documentation Other consider ations contestants choice Best Meet best technical achievement real ism Although will sport-scale event recognition will given foregoing category Also award will given best photograph model realistic setting MISCELLANEOUS CB E TRAILWHEEL $1395 NGK POWERPLUG$250 AMSOIL 100-1 OIL$295 WORLD S-16 FUTABA$2495 G-38 MOUNT$1795 CB SPINNERS 300/o WORLD TEX WHITE$895 SPEC/AL QUADRA 82 2 ONLY $25995 year 1987 purposely selected meet order give interested such event enough lead time build yourself winner Specific dates being worked out conflict other major events meantime get mailing list send postcard name address printed clearly include category would interested no way pre-registration commit ment enter fly category listed Send postcard Steve Moskal 30 5 Kennsington Ave La Grange IL 60525 best excuse fly Scale has come along long time So clear out rafters resurrect worldbeater has collecting dustor clear workbench get dream ship going have over year show stuff Good Lift Dan Pruss 131 E Pennington Ln Plainfield IL 60544 RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 53 timer thats personal preference always continues to charge emp ty battery about 90% its label capacitymy so-named safe charge Im satisfied automatic OKprovided batteries used type display distinct voltage peak everything else like cell quality condition matching simple things like charge connections near perfecta rare occurrence now bad news prom ised article charger has yet started primary objective have such presentation parts materials must readily available everyone chargers shown have constructed very minor exception Radio Shack parts Unfortunately Radio Shack cannot relied upon maintain catalog content yearto-year fact does constantly May1986 155 4JFUH DESIGNS Body Pilot Kit Llghtest Pilot available eLifeilke vinyl la tex rubber parts Easy assemble finish oBuild either barnstormer sportsman pilot sKit contains pilot head hands boots helmet cap goggles full templates easy instructions eFuity positionable & moveable eSome simple sewing required Weight Price 116 Scale 2oz8 $ 795 114 Scale 4oz8 $ 995 1/3Scale 6oz8 $1695 Weight may vary depending material used construction DGA DESIGNS Bust Pilot Kit Weight 1/6Scale 75oz 1/4Scale 15oz 1/3 Scale 225 oz Price 595 795 $1495 Lightest bust pilot available eLifelike vinyl latex rubber parts Easy assemble finish eBuild either barnstormer sportsman pilot eKit contains pilot head helmet cap goggles jacket instructions See dealer order direct Add $100 shipping direct orders Send $100 current catalog Dealers inquiries invited NYS Residents add 7 percent sales tax Send Check MO Allow 3 weeks check clearSorry-No CODs IEPFU ml 1 IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT NEW RA 505$19995 Now Goodro 35 CDI 13-heodegl01149K Reg Ooodre 39 *1049K Brioghelle flywheel $12499 Rog Ocodra 39 Power Aeeeebly Ocly $6450 OUADRA REPAIR$1000 plot porlel JOe Meeser ERCOUPEPLANS 92399 KIT $23999 Jim Meeter TOMAHAWKPLANS $2399 KIT $25999 Jim Meeeer BBALL TRAINERPLANS $2399 KIT $21499 Jim Meteor ACROBATPLANS 91999 KIT 922499 MALONEY 199$14999 SACHS-OOLMAR31 reg $2459937 reg $29999 FLOATS 49 1/4 coele ooee 92199 oooplete hit $4795 1099991 WHEELS 92999 P/K Sprie9 Sterter$2499 PLANS SUPER STEARMAN 114 IGodIreyl$2999 1/3 TAYLORCRAPT 1/3 CUB NellIe$2999 VolkoplOne 1/3 Chicken Cherliol$2395 colored leetrowee$t 1151 Cederhridge Seele 9299 /50399 SotvonH3$6 42 ot $1295 World S16 br 1000 wodoln $3599 PROPS loll 01000 Singer Top Flito Oyethroet 20% OFF US Ocodro FUEL TANKS180. $99923009799 Fibor$lono Arrow Sholts 5/160 32100$6/91195 24 HoerBernie.. Add 5250 efoge Sood Both Chook 5ieeey Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS Valey View Dr Box 43 AIIegany NY 14706 change So some small electronic parts used previously now readily available Im faced major task finding alternates readily available everyone wont present anything unless Ive tried myself rebuilding photographing new charger based alternate parts course significant effort have dropped mat ter getting tougher keep prom ise Thus time cant say sure such article may appear am truly regretful especially because extensive interest readers have shown Flight records Members club have wide interests among Club Records program program based 10 categories listed below along current record category 1 Indoor Paper Glider78 sec 2 door Rubber498 sec 3 Gas Longest Flight730 mm 4 Gas Most Loops 23 5 Gas Most Rolls50 6 Gas Most Spins5 1 7 Electric Longest Flight 48m SOs 8 Electric Most Loops 24 9 Electric Most Rolls 29 10 Electric Most Spins 32 way further detail informa tion indoor flying normal meeting room about 12-foot ceil ing paper glider can design rubber job fixed design loops rolls spins per minutethe pilot wrings out best ef fort front two witnesses tally accomplishments 60 seconds longest flight done means gas typically means big tank Electric means good piloting luck planes must flyable after record attempt mind take / C another look gas Electric categories dare tell Electric doesnt work Finally once did no longer hold records dont anyone think Electric certain people time invite everyone take shot bettering Electric records shown above Please consider fun challenge Ill take inputs honest results report time time might also like clude photo adequate quality Ill try get too Largest meet January 1986 column covered 1985 KRC Electric Fly offering hesitatingly included speculation .. represents largest RC Electric meet world. invited reader reaction expectation some meet somehwere would claim honors guess total reader reaction date grand total zero Therefore now somewhat less hesitatingly lay claim 60 guest fliers 23 states Canada representing 95 registrations least 121 planes over two days being what everyone else can shoot Please let hear about Basic electricity may remember ongoing discussion multimeters operation use What follows now some information about certain special functions features multimeters such pictured March 86 MA page 52 idea give overall warm comfortable feeling about handy boxes since some folks feel loss withor intimidated bysuch electronic stuff multimeters include other input \4NEN r FLYS RIGNTI MADEW ANt vAIM VoNt. - Model Aviation Realize Genuine Improvement RC Flying Geometron Transmitter Support Completely frees hands control fhe sticks levers nothing way Allows concentrate flying because dont have hold transmitter operating controls Provides full four corner stick mobility Improves accuracy stick movement because transmitter held stable Adlusts two-stick Tx modifications adapt able single stick Tx easy change support plate Simple adjustments arm length shoulder size Transmitter secured safety catch can removed replaced second yet cannot accidentally fall out Extremely comfortable use wear Put take ofi instant wilh hat No baits buckles straps no cOrd amund neck Wearing support transmitter stays place carry plane Doubles ideal ground support offers perfect accessibility keeps transmitter off ground Ruggedly built heat treated aluminum finished heavy duty anodize Assembled stainless steel fasteners Designed constructed extended use 695O PURCHASE ALL THREE ITEMS $995Q $99Q TO BEATREMENDOUS FOR BOTH BEGINNERS PIuo 5150 Shi1orj cOD 200 oddeonsi order 01* Charass ao1* 0010 caobosrdd US Msoo reoldento odd 5 See dealer order direct GEOMETRON CO INC 12 INGLESIDE ROAD LEXINGTON MA 02173 617 861-6526 LCD TIMER/STOPWATCH Counts up down preset hold additive features Time out sounds alarm auto shut oft Easy read outdoors lithium battery 21 95* PROTECTIVE BAG Made space age aluminum costed nylon Reflects suns heat protects Tx dirt and6 * dust special fast acting closure ONCE YOU USE rr YOU WILL NEVER FLY WITHOUT IT jacks included instru ments previously pictured may clude very-low-level voltage current ranges such 025 volt 50 microamp ranges case pic tured meter included rangefunction switch Also instruments have out put jack label can mislead ing actuality output jack used conjunction AC voltage ranges blocks passage DC compo nent may present along varying alternating component Such output jack has large internal coupling capacitor series out AC scales will also respond DC partial DC inputs well no importance modeling applica tions included sake completeness particular Radio Shack instrument pictured favorite because offers unusual featurethe V-A/2 switch effect twoposition slide switch nearly doubles useful ranges multimeter works simply its up make sure youre reading proper scale Available & L PAN AMERICAN INTL GJ HOBBIES SIG MEG times goes like Lets say want read voltage somewhat-dis charged receiver battery reasonably expect somewhere around 48 volts little less Set selector switch 10 DC V sector slide switch positioned normally V-A-A setting connect positive red lead battery positive terminal negative black lead bat tery negative terminal What should get about halfscale deflection pointerto about 48 10-volt scale Since less half-scale can now move slide switch V-A/2 setting immediately pointer will deflect about twice far have just made fivevolt range out 10-volt ac tion allows sort magnified reading available voltage cur rent ranges instrument Most multimeters dont have feature Thus 50-volt range can become 25-volt range 25 range 125-volt voltage current ranges pay attention look proper scale D R/C AEREO ENGINES P21 SE-FI P21 RE-Fi P40 SE-Fi P40 PYLON RE-RI P45 SE-Fi P60 SE-FI P60 RE-Fl P80 SE-Fi P80 R.E-FI P65 DUCTED FAN-R E -R P80 DUCTED FAN-R E -R $5995 $6995 $6995 $8995 $7195 $10295 $10795 $11595 $11595 $11595 $11795 Imported CONDOR TRADING CO PO Box 3479 Mission Viejo CA 92690-1479 Dealer & Distributor Inquiries invited 714-582-3087 Prices subject change notice Most multimeter faces contaln additional scale beyond already covered miniseriesa dB decibel scale scale usually located closest meter pivot thus shortest-length scale scale used such applications audio systems audio power power-galn meas urements desired results ex pressed dB relative some standard voltage impedance level Again scale no importance modeling applications Some multimeters have mirrored scale handy feature useful eliminating reading errors due parallax ones eye directly over meter pointersuch pointer viewed slantthe scale markings mis read because fall slant line sight observed markings directly underneath pointer Thus two different observers can get dif ferent readings simply because nonidentical viewing angles mirror eliminates problem allowing user position eye such image pointer mirror disap Continued page 160 NEW PRICES! R/C MARINE ENGINES P21 SE-Fi P21 RE-Fi P45 RE-Ri P65 RE-RI P80 RE-Ri P90 RE-Ri $8196 $81 95 $9995 $11095 $11796 $14395 R/O CAR-BUGGY-TETHER CAR ENGINES P21 CAR-DELTA REFI$7995 P21 CAR REAR OR SE-Fi$7295 P21 BUGGY REAR OR SE-Fi$6995 P60 TETHER CAR-RERI$11095 May1986 157 MIOR 0MG TORI Ly APPLIED DESIGN CORPORATION 738 Penn St El Segundo CA 90245 MINI ER ADJUSTABLE TENSION HAND BELT SANDER FIRMLY HOLDS PAPER FOR EASIER SANDING Padded lIsts end curves Handy Held Easy Use $235 MINI-STRIPS PRECISION DIE-CUT Medwm Garnet SAVES TIMEREPLACEMENTFine Garnet AND EFFORT $155SANDING BELTSAssId Water Praul TEE ALUMINUM EXTRUSION SANDING eLOCK let use 1111 CUFF-STUFF Self-adhesive sand paper Large Tree Surtace WeeIWesrOut lllechS250 Handy Iv Use 22 Inch $3 65 RUFF && STUFF SELF ADHESIVE SHEET SANDPAPER MAKE YOUR OWN SPECIAL SANDING SHAPES Easy te Use mesay give er drying Urns Media Flee r Flee $99 M N & SAW COMPACT 10 inch HACK SAW SAWS ANYTHING ANYWHERE Saw has nagged div-cast frame cemlertable chip-preet plastic lit sert handle Receding sue ad jastable B blade gives gad marIa access Cats weed pivatic metal HARDENED MUSIC WIRE extra htsdes-3/S1 99 RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 157 pears behind pointer itself image disappears know youre look ing pointer scale markings directly line Thats end another column folks hesitate say what well cover nextthe Electric activity too dynamic what ever Ill best keep commin Please appreciate fact columns necessity limited length Per haps not-too-distant future Electric will grow sufficient size have its own magazine Till next time. Please forward comment query SASE please Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 careful NOT hit switch holding Electric lapI RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 54 25 competitive OS 25 FSRs fact first three places two combined contests held late fall 1984 taken non-Schnurle engines encouragement decided try set up another two-club racing circuit 1985 have seven races month far year hope get two November Decem ber weather permitting have 19 dif ferent people have participated least race 12 17 showing up races also have about halfdozen appear ready get volved So looks like may finally have gotten something started could lead some real Pylon Racing ac tivity area should noted Q-25 air craft real blast fly standard Quarter Midget short course 9000 ft Winning times usually 130 range means aircraft average about 60 65 mph over course course doesnt consider fact aircraft fly longer path suspect planes fly ing 80 85 mph down straight aways Unlike Quickee 500 aircraft RC pilots can handle aircraft like fast enough make interesting racing quiet enough have no concern over complaints about noise aerobatic enough make great sport aircraft weekend flying Im really convinced apparently-successful beginning will lead sophisticated forms racing ie Q-500 Quarter Midget mula area Most guys currently flying Q-25 contests enjoy what have dont believe faster speeds necessary have fun fact some suggesting should tight en up rules next year try slow things down As competi tive events some guys starting modify engines run very-high-nitro fuel goes remains seen trying get some other clubs area interested racing us problem almost clubs area relatively small 20 30 mem bers widely scattered 60- 80-mile trip through mountains lousy WV highways isnt fun will try keep apprised things progress ing future letter somewhat typical several hundred have seen over past few years take See next month Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe TX 77385 Auction/Suding Continued page 59 program makes few assumptions may appropriate auc tion First maximum 79 sellers maximum 25 items allowed dimension statement Line 20 program normally well under maximums except few enthusiasts bunch small grab bags goodies cover assign second upper dummy number utilize item count nears 25 settlement time Ijust add real dummy assign ment amounts computer memory used dimension state ment could increased avoid difficulty different table system could used system could modified off-load periodically disk avoid risk power failure Another improvement might inclusion aTab systemwhereby sellers could charge bids against projected earnings HLG/Lorbiecki-Jahnke Continued page 63 taken during launch thick balsa fuselage bending does launch point nearly unbelievable bending can up 3/4 springy spruce fuselage cant help make launch inconsistent Select straight piece pine spruce support CyA-glue place important accurately cut small support piece fuselage cutout Glue two together Mark wing location ball-point pen also mark stab rudder areas Carve sand fuselage shape taking special care around stab rudder wing mounting 160Model Aviation [DCO SKY D[VI[ 65 Igntrton Approcd e 90 Day Warrafitv Twin Ball Bearing Crank Americas finest oldtimer engine Originally designed Hassad & Halik replica engine resonic tuning ensures continuous flow power through speed range Look out green one2 goodbye red headT&Ds replica Sky Devil 65 $279 less coil cond & plug alit icsrdcnts add 6% sales tax ORDER DIRECT T&D RESEARCH AssoclAms 6371 El Cajon Blvd Suite 115 San Diego CA 92115 SI FOR BROCHURE Add 20% postage Send 25a casalog
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/05
Page Numbers: 52, 53, 155, 156, 157, 160
Radio Control Electrics Bob Kopski CANADIAN ELECTRICS Ive just received courtesy copy Electric Model Flier newsletter Electric Model Fliers Southern tario newsletter indica tion very serious going group purpose club newsletter further development build ing flying Electric-powered model aircraft club president Stan Shaw can reached 15 Aylesbury Rd Islington Ont M9A 2M5 Canada telephone number 416 231-7050 excellently-done mailing contains lots useful information products how-to goodies along normal editorial content expected such publication perfectly candid issue received easily puts shame columns Ive done based sheer volume useful material group has announced 1986 Electric Flight Symposium scheduled March 15 1986 unfortunately will have passed time read long delay associated getting some thing column fact publishing life encourage anyone word theyd like spread get about three months ahead issue date theyd like have item appear in As example May column ing written late January should ap pear mall early April OK Electric meet suggestion may planning Electric meet Id like pass along what has proven very worthwhile effort Depending field layout parking situation may practicalif necessaryfor have flight line battery charging available its simplest form can some car batteries pit area youre expect ing lot flying charging and/or yours more-than-one-day meet youll no doubt have provision charging charging batteries basic importance source batteries very good condition getting several may real challenge 1985 KRC Electric Fly eight flight line charging setups two days enormous demand placed fortunate obtaining help local Willard battery dealer rather persuaded showing him magazine coverage 1984 meet got use six brand-new fullycharged deep-cycle batteries two days asking plus full-value deposit $5/battery fee addition agreed keep batteries sustaining charge two four amps continuously during use return fullycharged clean unscratched access on-field AC power club members brought some small household battery chargers keep connected Willard batteries club member responsible keeping eye fueling sta tions assisting guest fliers needed batteries chargers set up plywood sheets keep thing out grass AC power cords three-wire type good condition battery posts outfitted replacement battery cable clamps charger leads could connected marring original posts See photo July 85 MA page 46 sounds bit complicated its really Rather its resource needed accommodate activity fortunate get cooperation dealer responsible enough hold up end deal expect wed able get such help him again no further explanation necessary Maybe approach above would work meet too Chargers Based continuing mail 52 Model Aviation Author Kopskis aerobatic Exciter has interesting features L nose gearlair scoop An electronic speed-control unit aluminum heat sink located just inside air flows aft through battery pack Plane draws high power its cobalt 40 motor throughout flights lands warm batteries HOT motor Bob uses small blower ground cool everything down before rechargelreflight Battery pack R consists fifteen 12 Ah cells mounted right over wing Removable dowels hold cells Battery compartment air chamber formed wing Installed RC gear aft compartment receiver double-sticky Velcrod wooden former Two versions advanced charger discussed column Cases inexpen sive vinyl cassette tape-carrying devices Chargers built removable plywood trays May June 1985 columns continue readers favorites columns showed make simple charge system would easily handle large numbers cells Several showed up 85 KRC Electric Fly So far no has complaint guess design has stood test lots folks have inquired about ad vanced system mentioned col umns asking advance informa tionwhich cannot provide Heres story subject have advanced charger design has extensively fieldtested several forms An accompanying photo shows two early versions systems based same Radio Shack Voltage Inverter appeared column year go however modified supplemented addi tional electronics result charger can comfortably supply adjust able zero-to-four amps up 20 cells constantly means example dial up three amps charge seven-cell 800 mAh pack plug 20-cell pack same three amps con tinues further adjustment Beyond charger makes no tempt automatic does sense battery condition shut off Rather uses good ol 15-minute Continued page 155 Span 4812 Area 420sqln WeIght 48oz up Functions 4 channels EngInes 204 cycle 15 2 cycle 4-20 20 four cycle plane kit Irom ACE THE 43ccD Another member ACEs tremendously designed excluaively four cycle engines t, two worlds PERFORMANCE ECONOMYI smaller four cycle engine gives same performance ear pleasing sound big ones price fact unique design 4-20 offers same stable characteristics larger models means BIG kit fun eta SMALL kit pricel Simple yet attractive looks quick sturdy constructIon proven performance complete kit.end course ACE R/C reputation quality speaks Itself 50K225-ACE 4-20 kit$4495 ORDERING INFO ACE p-oducts available dealer ho*ever need order direct send full amo unt plus $200 shipping han dling along catalog num ber 116Wl9StP0Box 511EK Higginsville MO 64037 call 816 584-7121 Complete catalog $200 May1986 53 Magnificent Piper Tripacer built Sterling kit David Sell Pennsburg PA uses Astro plainbearing 075 six 12 Ah cells Pro p Top Flite 8 x 4 nylon Weight about 37 oz Davids RC installation R uses three channels elevator rudder motor ONIOFF Its suggested avoid possible rf interference receiver shouldnt close motor battery PO Box 011 ANDERSON CA 0600 PRODUCTSjOlSi 365-6700 CALL OR WRITE FOR BROCRURE SPECIALIZING IN ZENOAH/MALONEYISACHS-DOLMAR QUALITY ENGINES H & K SUPERSTARTER EK II FITS ALL QUADRAS AND 0-38 $2495 ENGINESKITS MODELTECH KITS 72 CAP 21 $17995 BIG UGLY STICK CALL THESE ARE FANTASTIC READY-BUILT BALSA KITS ZENOANG23 $12995 ZENOAHG-38 $9750 ZENOAHG-62 CALL CUSTOMG-38 $14495 CUSTOMG-38 WISPRING STARTER $16495 SACHS DOLMAR 37 WIMUFFLER $29995 POINTS VERSION SACHS DOLMAR 37 WIMUFFLER SPRING STARTER CD IGNITION$34995 SACHS DOLMAR 52 WI SPRING STARTER$36500 NEW Maloney 100 1 Cl. gasoline engine w/muffler $12998 ace balky alcohol-burning messmaking prop-splitting dead-stIck-landing 4 cycle 120 Maloney 100 Easy starting reliable economicall INot mention cleaner less expensivel PROPSZINGERADHESIVES PK 18x6-1O$8952 oz SLOW CA$595 18x8-14$8952 oz FAST CA$595 20x6-10$10955 MIN EPOXY 9 oz$650 20x8-14$109515 MIN EPOXY 9 oz$650 22x6-1O$109530 MIN EPOXY 9oz$650 ADD $250 POD TAGEAND 55ANDLNO TO EACA ORDER CODANaoor AC $250 EISAPE NOW ACCEPTED PACES SIJSJECT CHANGE EDTISOCT NOJOCE RC Soaring/Pruss Continued page 51 999% chance Scale will flown along regular events 1986 AMA Nationals Lake Charles LA means wont flown sepa rate event after regular events have held awards presented events Jeff Troy will again serve Contest Director Nationals Scale News SOAR Midwest club has announced 1987that does read 1987they will sponsor scale-only contest run over three-day period What will make undertaking height optimism contest will no-holds-barred affair number categories means type Sailplane gilder enter will fly against others type What really means Horsa troop-carrier wont have compete against Minimoa Schule Gliders wont have jockey around skies ASW-22not competitively way Rules would AMA tasks like wise However depending number entries weather some added tasks non-destructive type could add ed main idea behind event give maximum exposure Scale through low-key fun-flying type get-together Categories being considered sug gested include Pre-1946 Primary/hang gliders Military combat Flying wings Standard 15 meters under Open over 15 meters Also Post-1946 same above Special awards already being con sidered oldest subject largest model smallest model best scratchbuilt best model kit best presen tation documentation Other consider ations contestants choice Best Meet best technical achievement real ism Although will sport-scale event recognition will given foregoing category Also award will given best photograph model realistic setting MISCELLANEOUS CB E TRAILWHEEL $1395 NGK POWERPLUG$250 AMSOIL 100-1 OIL$295 WORLD S-16 FUTABA$2495 G-38 MOUNT$1795 CB SPINNERS 300/o WORLD TEX WHITE$895 SPEC/AL QUADRA 82 2 ONLY $25995 year 1987 purposely selected meet order give interested such event enough lead time build yourself winner Specific dates being worked out conflict other major events meantime get mailing list send postcard name address printed clearly include category would interested no way pre-registration commit ment enter fly category listed Send postcard Steve Moskal 30 5 Kennsington Ave La Grange IL 60525 best excuse fly Scale has come along long time So clear out rafters resurrect worldbeater has collecting dustor clear workbench get dream ship going have over year show stuff Good Lift Dan Pruss 131 E Pennington Ln Plainfield IL 60544 RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 53 timer thats personal preference always continues to charge emp ty battery about 90% its label capacitymy so-named safe charge Im satisfied automatic OKprovided batteries used type display distinct voltage peak everything else like cell quality condition matching simple things like charge connections near perfecta rare occurrence now bad news prom ised article charger has yet started primary objective have such presentation parts materials must readily available everyone chargers shown have constructed very minor exception Radio Shack parts Unfortunately Radio Shack cannot relied upon maintain catalog content yearto-year fact does constantly May1986 155 4JFUH DESIGNS Body Pilot Kit Llghtest Pilot available eLifeilke vinyl la tex rubber parts Easy assemble finish oBuild either barnstormer sportsman pilot sKit contains pilot head hands boots helmet cap goggles full templates easy instructions eFuity positionable & moveable eSome simple sewing required Weight Price 116 Scale 2oz8 $ 795 114 Scale 4oz8 $ 995 1/3Scale 6oz8 $1695 Weight may vary depending material used construction DGA DESIGNS Bust Pilot Kit Weight 1/6Scale 75oz 1/4Scale 15oz 1/3 Scale 225 oz Price 595 795 $1495 Lightest bust pilot available eLifelike vinyl latex rubber parts Easy assemble finish eBuild either barnstormer sportsman pilot eKit contains pilot head helmet cap goggles jacket instructions See dealer order direct Add $100 shipping direct orders Send $100 current catalog Dealers inquiries invited NYS Residents add 7 percent sales tax Send Check MO Allow 3 weeks check clearSorry-No CODs IEPFU ml 1 IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT NEW RA 505$19995 Now Goodro 35 CDI 13-heodegl01149K Reg Ooodre 39 *1049K Brioghelle flywheel $12499 Rog Ocodra 39 Power Aeeeebly Ocly $6450 OUADRA REPAIR$1000 plot porlel JOe Meeser ERCOUPEPLANS 92399 KIT $23999 Jim Meeter TOMAHAWKPLANS $2399 KIT $25999 Jim Meeeer BBALL TRAINERPLANS $2399 KIT $21499 Jim Meteor ACROBATPLANS 91999 KIT 922499 MALONEY 199$14999 SACHS-OOLMAR31 reg $2459937 reg $29999 FLOATS 49 1/4 coele ooee 92199 oooplete hit $4795 1099991 WHEELS 92999 P/K Sprie9 Sterter$2499 PLANS SUPER STEARMAN 114 IGodIreyl$2999 1/3 TAYLORCRAPT 1/3 CUB NellIe$2999 VolkoplOne 1/3 Chicken Cherliol$2395 colored leetrowee$t 1151 Cederhridge Seele 9299 /50399 SotvonH3$6 42 ot $1295 World S16 br 1000 wodoln $3599 PROPS loll 01000 Singer Top Flito Oyethroet 20% OFF US Ocodro FUEL TANKS180. $99923009799 Fibor$lono Arrow Sholts 5/160 32100$6/91195 24 HoerBernie.. Add 5250 efoge Sood Both Chook 5ieeey Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS Valey View Dr Box 43 AIIegany NY 14706 change So some small electronic parts used previously now readily available Im faced major task finding alternates readily available everyone wont present anything unless Ive tried myself rebuilding photographing new charger based alternate parts course significant effort have dropped mat ter getting tougher keep prom ise Thus time cant say sure such article may appear am truly regretful especially because extensive interest readers have shown Flight records Members club have wide interests among Club Records program program based 10 categories listed below along current record category 1 Indoor Paper Glider78 sec 2 door Rubber498 sec 3 Gas Longest Flight730 mm 4 Gas Most Loops 23 5 Gas Most Rolls50 6 Gas Most Spins5 1 7 Electric Longest Flight 48m SOs 8 Electric Most Loops 24 9 Electric Most Rolls 29 10 Electric Most Spins 32 way further detail informa tion indoor flying normal meeting room about 12-foot ceil ing paper glider can design rubber job fixed design loops rolls spins per minutethe pilot wrings out best ef fort front two witnesses tally accomplishments 60 seconds longest flight done means gas typically means big tank Electric means good piloting luck planes must flyable after record attempt mind take / C another look gas Electric categories dare tell Electric doesnt work Finally once did no longer hold records dont anyone think Electric certain people time invite everyone take shot bettering Electric records shown above Please consider fun challenge Ill take inputs honest results report time time might also like clude photo adequate quality Ill try get too Largest meet January 1986 column covered 1985 KRC Electric Fly offering hesitatingly included speculation .. represents largest RC Electric meet world. invited reader reaction expectation some meet somehwere would claim honors guess total reader reaction date grand total zero Therefore now somewhat less hesitatingly lay claim 60 guest fliers 23 states Canada representing 95 registrations least 121 planes over two days being what everyone else can shoot Please let hear about Basic electricity may remember ongoing discussion multimeters operation use What follows now some information about certain special functions features multimeters such pictured March 86 MA page 52 idea give overall warm comfortable feeling about handy boxes since some folks feel loss withor intimidated bysuch electronic stuff multimeters include other input \4NEN r FLYS RIGNTI MADEW ANt vAIM VoNt. - Model Aviation Realize Genuine Improvement RC Flying Geometron Transmitter Support Completely frees hands control fhe sticks levers nothing way Allows concentrate flying because dont have hold transmitter operating controls Provides full four corner stick mobility Improves accuracy stick movement because transmitter held stable Adlusts two-stick Tx modifications adapt able single stick Tx easy change support plate Simple adjustments arm length shoulder size Transmitter secured safety catch can removed replaced second yet cannot accidentally fall out Extremely comfortable use wear Put take ofi instant wilh hat No baits buckles straps no cOrd amund neck Wearing support transmitter stays place carry plane Doubles ideal ground support offers perfect accessibility keeps transmitter off ground Ruggedly built heat treated aluminum finished heavy duty anodize Assembled stainless steel fasteners Designed constructed extended use 695O PURCHASE ALL THREE ITEMS $995Q $99Q TO BEATREMENDOUS FOR BOTH BEGINNERS PIuo 5150 Shi1orj cOD 200 oddeonsi order 01* Charass ao1* 0010 caobosrdd US Msoo reoldento odd 5 See dealer order direct GEOMETRON CO INC 12 INGLESIDE ROAD LEXINGTON MA 02173 617 861-6526 LCD TIMER/STOPWATCH Counts up down preset hold additive features Time out sounds alarm auto shut oft Easy read outdoors lithium battery 21 95* PROTECTIVE BAG Made space age aluminum costed nylon Reflects suns heat protects Tx dirt and6 * dust special fast acting closure ONCE YOU USE rr YOU WILL NEVER FLY WITHOUT IT jacks included instru ments previously pictured may clude very-low-level voltage current ranges such 025 volt 50 microamp ranges case pic tured meter included rangefunction switch Also instruments have out put jack label can mislead ing actuality output jack used conjunction AC voltage ranges blocks passage DC compo nent may present along varying alternating component Such output jack has large internal coupling capacitor series out AC scales will also respond DC partial DC inputs well no importance modeling applica tions included sake completeness particular Radio Shack instrument pictured favorite because offers unusual featurethe V-A/2 switch effect twoposition slide switch nearly doubles useful ranges multimeter works simply its up make sure youre reading proper scale Available & L PAN AMERICAN INTL GJ HOBBIES SIG MEG times goes like Lets say want read voltage somewhat-dis charged receiver battery reasonably expect somewhere around 48 volts little less Set selector switch 10 DC V sector slide switch positioned normally V-A-A setting connect positive red lead battery positive terminal negative black lead bat tery negative terminal What should get about halfscale deflection pointerto about 48 10-volt scale Since less half-scale can now move slide switch V-A/2 setting immediately pointer will deflect about twice far have just made fivevolt range out 10-volt ac tion allows sort magnified reading available voltage cur rent ranges instrument Most multimeters dont have feature Thus 50-volt range can become 25-volt range 25 range 125-volt voltage current ranges pay attention look proper scale D R/C AEREO ENGINES P21 SE-FI P21 RE-Fi P40 SE-Fi P40 PYLON RE-RI P45 SE-Fi P60 SE-FI P60 RE-Fl P80 SE-Fi P80 R.E-FI P65 DUCTED FAN-R E -R P80 DUCTED FAN-R E -R $5995 $6995 $6995 $8995 $7195 $10295 $10795 $11595 $11595 $11595 $11795 Imported CONDOR TRADING CO PO Box 3479 Mission Viejo CA 92690-1479 Dealer & Distributor Inquiries invited 714-582-3087 Prices subject change notice Most multimeter faces contaln additional scale beyond already covered miniseriesa dB decibel scale scale usually located closest meter pivot thus shortest-length scale scale used such applications audio systems audio power power-galn meas urements desired results ex pressed dB relative some standard voltage impedance level Again scale no importance modeling applications Some multimeters have mirrored scale handy feature useful eliminating reading errors due parallax ones eye directly over meter pointersuch pointer viewed slantthe scale markings mis read because fall slant line sight observed markings directly underneath pointer Thus two different observers can get dif ferent readings simply because nonidentical viewing angles mirror eliminates problem allowing user position eye such image pointer mirror disap Continued page 160 NEW PRICES! R/C MARINE ENGINES P21 SE-Fi P21 RE-Fi P45 RE-Ri P65 RE-RI P80 RE-Ri P90 RE-Ri $8196 $81 95 $9995 $11095 $11796 $14395 R/O CAR-BUGGY-TETHER CAR ENGINES P21 CAR-DELTA REFI$7995 P21 CAR REAR OR SE-Fi$7295 P21 BUGGY REAR OR SE-Fi$6995 P60 TETHER CAR-RERI$11095 May1986 157 MIOR 0MG TORI Ly APPLIED DESIGN CORPORATION 738 Penn St El Segundo CA 90245 MINI ER ADJUSTABLE TENSION HAND BELT SANDER FIRMLY HOLDS PAPER FOR EASIER SANDING Padded lIsts end curves Handy Held Easy Use $235 MINI-STRIPS PRECISION DIE-CUT Medwm Garnet SAVES TIMEREPLACEMENTFine Garnet AND EFFORT $155SANDING BELTSAssId Water Praul TEE ALUMINUM EXTRUSION SANDING eLOCK let use 1111 CUFF-STUFF Self-adhesive sand paper Large Tree Surtace WeeIWesrOut lllechS250 Handy Iv Use 22 Inch $3 65 RUFF && STUFF SELF ADHESIVE SHEET SANDPAPER MAKE YOUR OWN SPECIAL SANDING SHAPES Easy te Use mesay give er drying Urns Media Flee r Flee $99 M N & SAW COMPACT 10 inch HACK SAW SAWS ANYTHING ANYWHERE Saw has nagged div-cast frame cemlertable chip-preet plastic lit sert handle Receding sue ad jastable B blade gives gad marIa access Cats weed pivatic metal HARDENED MUSIC WIRE extra htsdes-3/S1 99 RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 157 pears behind pointer itself image disappears know youre look ing pointer scale markings directly line Thats end another column folks hesitate say what well cover nextthe Electric activity too dynamic what ever Ill best keep commin Please appreciate fact columns necessity limited length Per haps not-too-distant future Electric will grow sufficient size have its own magazine Till next time. Please forward comment query SASE please Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 careful NOT hit switch holding Electric lapI RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 54 25 competitive OS 25 FSRs fact first three places two combined contests held late fall 1984 taken non-Schnurle engines encouragement decided try set up another two-club racing circuit 1985 have seven races month far year hope get two November Decem ber weather permitting have 19 dif ferent people have participated least race 12 17 showing up races also have about halfdozen appear ready get volved So looks like may finally have gotten something started could lead some real Pylon Racing ac tivity area should noted Q-25 air craft real blast fly standard Quarter Midget short course 9000 ft Winning times usually 130 range means aircraft average about 60 65 mph over course course doesnt consider fact aircraft fly longer path suspect planes fly ing 80 85 mph down straight aways Unlike Quickee 500 aircraft RC pilots can handle aircraft like fast enough make interesting racing quiet enough have no concern over complaints about noise aerobatic enough make great sport aircraft weekend flying Im really convinced apparently-successful beginning will lead sophisticated forms racing ie Q-500 Quarter Midget mula area Most guys currently flying Q-25 contests enjoy what have dont believe faster speeds necessary have fun fact some suggesting should tight en up rules next year try slow things down As competi tive events some guys starting modify engines run very-high-nitro fuel goes remains seen trying get some other clubs area interested racing us problem almost clubs area relatively small 20 30 mem bers widely scattered 60- 80-mile trip through mountains lousy WV highways isnt fun will try keep apprised things progress ing future letter somewhat typical several hundred have seen over past few years take See next month Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe TX 77385 Auction/Suding Continued page 59 program makes few assumptions may appropriate auc tion First maximum 79 sellers maximum 25 items allowed dimension statement Line 20 program normally well under maximums except few enthusiasts bunch small grab bags goodies cover assign second upper dummy number utilize item count nears 25 settlement time Ijust add real dummy assign ment amounts computer memory used dimension state ment could increased avoid difficulty different table system could used system could modified off-load periodically disk avoid risk power failure Another improvement might inclusion aTab systemwhereby sellers could charge bids against projected earnings HLG/Lorbiecki-Jahnke Continued page 63 taken during launch thick balsa fuselage bending does launch point nearly unbelievable bending can up 3/4 springy spruce fuselage cant help make launch inconsistent Select straight piece pine spruce support CyA-glue place important accurately cut small support piece fuselage cutout Glue two together Mark wing location ball-point pen also mark stab rudder areas Carve sand fuselage shape taking special care around stab rudder wing mounting 160Model Aviation [DCO SKY D[VI[ 65 Igntrton Approcd e 90 Day Warrafitv Twin Ball Bearing Crank Americas finest oldtimer engine Originally designed Hassad & Halik replica engine resonic tuning ensures continuous flow power through speed range Look out green one2 goodbye red headT&Ds replica Sky Devil 65 $279 less coil cond & plug alit icsrdcnts add 6% sales tax ORDER DIRECT T&D RESEARCH AssoclAms 6371 El Cajon Blvd Suite 115 San Diego CA 92115 SI FOR BROCHURE Add 20% postage Send 25a casalog
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/05
Page Numbers: 52, 53, 155, 156, 157, 160
Radio Control Electrics Bob Kopski CANADIAN ELECTRICS Ive just received courtesy copy Electric Model Flier newsletter Electric Model Fliers Southern tario newsletter indica tion very serious going group purpose club newsletter further development build ing flying Electric-powered model aircraft club president Stan Shaw can reached 15 Aylesbury Rd Islington Ont M9A 2M5 Canada telephone number 416 231-7050 excellently-done mailing contains lots useful information products how-to goodies along normal editorial content expected such publication perfectly candid issue received easily puts shame columns Ive done based sheer volume useful material group has announced 1986 Electric Flight Symposium scheduled March 15 1986 unfortunately will have passed time read long delay associated getting some thing column fact publishing life encourage anyone word theyd like spread get about three months ahead issue date theyd like have item appear in As example May column ing written late January should ap pear mall early April OK Electric meet suggestion may planning Electric meet Id like pass along what has proven very worthwhile effort Depending field layout parking situation may practicalif necessaryfor have flight line battery charging available its simplest form can some car batteries pit area youre expect ing lot flying charging and/or yours more-than-one-day meet youll no doubt have provision charging charging batteries basic importance source batteries very good condition getting several may real challenge 1985 KRC Electric Fly eight flight line charging setups two days enormous demand placed fortunate obtaining help local Willard battery dealer rather persuaded showing him magazine coverage 1984 meet got use six brand-new fullycharged deep-cycle batteries two days asking plus full-value deposit $5/battery fee addition agreed keep batteries sustaining charge two four amps continuously during use return fullycharged clean unscratched access on-field AC power club members brought some small household battery chargers keep connected Willard batteries club member responsible keeping eye fueling sta tions assisting guest fliers needed batteries chargers set up plywood sheets keep thing out grass AC power cords three-wire type good condition battery posts outfitted replacement battery cable clamps charger leads could connected marring original posts See photo July 85 MA page 46 sounds bit complicated its really Rather its resource needed accommodate activity fortunate get cooperation dealer responsible enough hold up end deal expect wed able get such help him again no further explanation necessary Maybe approach above would work meet too Chargers Based continuing mail 52 Model Aviation Author Kopskis aerobatic Exciter has interesting features L nose gearlair scoop An electronic speed-control unit aluminum heat sink located just inside air flows aft through battery pack Plane draws high power its cobalt 40 motor throughout flights lands warm batteries HOT motor Bob uses small blower ground cool everything down before rechargelreflight Battery pack R consists fifteen 12 Ah cells mounted right over wing Removable dowels hold cells Battery compartment air chamber formed wing Installed RC gear aft compartment receiver double-sticky Velcrod wooden former Two versions advanced charger discussed column Cases inexpen sive vinyl cassette tape-carrying devices Chargers built removable plywood trays May June 1985 columns continue readers favorites columns showed make simple charge system would easily handle large numbers cells Several showed up 85 KRC Electric Fly So far no has complaint guess design has stood test lots folks have inquired about ad vanced system mentioned col umns asking advance informa tionwhich cannot provide Heres story subject have advanced charger design has extensively fieldtested several forms An accompanying photo shows two early versions systems based same Radio Shack Voltage Inverter appeared column year go however modified supplemented addi tional electronics result charger can comfortably supply adjust able zero-to-four amps up 20 cells constantly means example dial up three amps charge seven-cell 800 mAh pack plug 20-cell pack same three amps con tinues further adjustment Beyond charger makes no tempt automatic does sense battery condition shut off Rather uses good ol 15-minute Continued page 155 Span 4812 Area 420sqln WeIght 48oz up Functions 4 channels EngInes 204 cycle 15 2 cycle 4-20 20 four cycle plane kit Irom ACE THE 43ccD Another member ACEs tremendously designed excluaively four cycle engines t, two worlds PERFORMANCE ECONOMYI smaller four cycle engine gives same performance ear pleasing sound big ones price fact unique design 4-20 offers same stable characteristics larger models means BIG kit fun eta SMALL kit pricel Simple yet attractive looks quick sturdy constructIon proven performance complete kit.end course ACE R/C reputation quality speaks Itself 50K225-ACE 4-20 kit$4495 ORDERING INFO ACE p-oducts available dealer ho*ever need order direct send full amo unt plus $200 shipping han dling along catalog num ber 116Wl9StP0Box 511EK Higginsville MO 64037 call 816 584-7121 Complete catalog $200 May1986 53 Magnificent Piper Tripacer built Sterling kit David Sell Pennsburg PA uses Astro plainbearing 075 six 12 Ah cells Pro p Top Flite 8 x 4 nylon Weight about 37 oz Davids RC installation R uses three channels elevator rudder motor ONIOFF Its suggested avoid possible rf interference receiver shouldnt close motor battery PO Box 011 ANDERSON CA 0600 PRODUCTSjOlSi 365-6700 CALL OR WRITE FOR BROCRURE SPECIALIZING IN ZENOAH/MALONEYISACHS-DOLMAR QUALITY ENGINES H & K SUPERSTARTER EK II FITS ALL QUADRAS AND 0-38 $2495 ENGINESKITS MODELTECH KITS 72 CAP 21 $17995 BIG UGLY STICK CALL THESE ARE FANTASTIC READY-BUILT BALSA KITS ZENOANG23 $12995 ZENOAHG-38 $9750 ZENOAHG-62 CALL CUSTOMG-38 $14495 CUSTOMG-38 WISPRING STARTER $16495 SACHS DOLMAR 37 WIMUFFLER $29995 POINTS VERSION SACHS DOLMAR 37 WIMUFFLER SPRING STARTER CD IGNITION$34995 SACHS DOLMAR 52 WI SPRING STARTER$36500 NEW Maloney 100 1 Cl. gasoline engine w/muffler $12998 ace balky alcohol-burning messmaking prop-splitting dead-stIck-landing 4 cycle 120 Maloney 100 Easy starting reliable economicall INot mention cleaner less expensivel PROPSZINGERADHESIVES PK 18x6-1O$8952 oz SLOW CA$595 18x8-14$8952 oz FAST CA$595 20x6-10$10955 MIN EPOXY 9 oz$650 20x8-14$109515 MIN EPOXY 9 oz$650 22x6-1O$109530 MIN EPOXY 9oz$650 ADD $250 POD TAGEAND 55ANDLNO TO EACA ORDER CODANaoor AC $250 EISAPE NOW ACCEPTED PACES SIJSJECT CHANGE EDTISOCT NOJOCE RC Soaring/Pruss Continued page 51 999% chance Scale will flown along regular events 1986 AMA Nationals Lake Charles LA means wont flown sepa rate event after regular events have held awards presented events Jeff Troy will again serve Contest Director Nationals Scale News SOAR Midwest club has announced 1987that does read 1987they will sponsor scale-only contest run over three-day period What will make undertaking height optimism contest will no-holds-barred affair number categories means type Sailplane gilder enter will fly against others type What really means Horsa troop-carrier wont have compete against Minimoa Schule Gliders wont have jockey around skies ASW-22not competitively way Rules would AMA tasks like wise However depending number entries weather some added tasks non-destructive type could add ed main idea behind event give maximum exposure Scale through low-key fun-flying type get-together Categories being considered sug gested include Pre-1946 Primary/hang gliders Military combat Flying wings Standard 15 meters under Open over 15 meters Also Post-1946 same above Special awards already being con sidered oldest subject largest model smallest model best scratchbuilt best model kit best presen tation documentation Other consider ations contestants choice Best Meet best technical achievement real ism Although will sport-scale event recognition will given foregoing category Also award will given best photograph model realistic setting MISCELLANEOUS CB E TRAILWHEEL $1395 NGK POWERPLUG$250 AMSOIL 100-1 OIL$295 WORLD S-16 FUTABA$2495 G-38 MOUNT$1795 CB SPINNERS 300/o WORLD TEX WHITE$895 SPEC/AL QUADRA 82 2 ONLY $25995 year 1987 purposely selected meet order give interested such event enough lead time build yourself winner Specific dates being worked out conflict other major events meantime get mailing list send postcard name address printed clearly include category would interested no way pre-registration commit ment enter fly category listed Send postcard Steve Moskal 30 5 Kennsington Ave La Grange IL 60525 best excuse fly Scale has come along long time So clear out rafters resurrect worldbeater has collecting dustor clear workbench get dream ship going have over year show stuff Good Lift Dan Pruss 131 E Pennington Ln Plainfield IL 60544 RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 53 timer thats personal preference always continues to charge emp ty battery about 90% its label capacitymy so-named safe charge Im satisfied automatic OKprovided batteries used type display distinct voltage peak everything else like cell quality condition matching simple things like charge connections near perfecta rare occurrence now bad news prom ised article charger has yet started primary objective have such presentation parts materials must readily available everyone chargers shown have constructed very minor exception Radio Shack parts Unfortunately Radio Shack cannot relied upon maintain catalog content yearto-year fact does constantly May1986 155 4JFUH DESIGNS Body Pilot Kit Llghtest Pilot available eLifeilke vinyl la tex rubber parts Easy assemble finish oBuild either barnstormer sportsman pilot sKit contains pilot head hands boots helmet cap goggles full templates easy instructions eFuity positionable & moveable eSome simple sewing required Weight Price 116 Scale 2oz8 $ 795 114 Scale 4oz8 $ 995 1/3Scale 6oz8 $1695 Weight may vary depending material used construction DGA DESIGNS Bust Pilot Kit Weight 1/6Scale 75oz 1/4Scale 15oz 1/3 Scale 225 oz Price 595 795 $1495 Lightest bust pilot available eLifelike vinyl latex rubber parts Easy assemble finish eBuild either barnstormer sportsman pilot eKit contains pilot head helmet cap goggles jacket instructions See dealer order direct Add $100 shipping direct orders Send $100 current catalog Dealers inquiries invited NYS Residents add 7 percent sales tax Send Check MO Allow 3 weeks check clearSorry-No CODs IEPFU ml 1 IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT NEW RA 505$19995 Now Goodro 35 CDI 13-heodegl01149K Reg Ooodre 39 *1049K Brioghelle flywheel $12499 Rog Ocodra 39 Power Aeeeebly Ocly $6450 OUADRA REPAIR$1000 plot porlel JOe Meeser ERCOUPEPLANS 92399 KIT $23999 Jim Meeter TOMAHAWKPLANS $2399 KIT $25999 Jim Meeeer BBALL TRAINERPLANS $2399 KIT $21499 Jim Meteor ACROBATPLANS 91999 KIT 922499 MALONEY 199$14999 SACHS-OOLMAR31 reg $2459937 reg $29999 FLOATS 49 1/4 coele ooee 92199 oooplete hit $4795 1099991 WHEELS 92999 P/K Sprie9 Sterter$2499 PLANS SUPER STEARMAN 114 IGodIreyl$2999 1/3 TAYLORCRAPT 1/3 CUB NellIe$2999 VolkoplOne 1/3 Chicken Cherliol$2395 colored leetrowee$t 1151 Cederhridge Seele 9299 /50399 SotvonH3$6 42 ot $1295 World S16 br 1000 wodoln $3599 PROPS loll 01000 Singer Top Flito Oyethroet 20% OFF US Ocodro FUEL TANKS180. $99923009799 Fibor$lono Arrow Sholts 5/160 32100$6/91195 24 HoerBernie.. Add 5250 efoge Sood Both Chook 5ieeey Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS Valey View Dr Box 43 AIIegany NY 14706 change So some small electronic parts used previously now readily available Im faced major task finding alternates readily available everyone wont present anything unless Ive tried myself rebuilding photographing new charger based alternate parts course significant effort have dropped mat ter getting tougher keep prom ise Thus time cant say sure such article may appear am truly regretful especially because extensive interest readers have shown Flight records Members club have wide interests among Club Records program program based 10 categories listed below along current record category 1 Indoor Paper Glider78 sec 2 door Rubber498 sec 3 Gas Longest Flight730 mm 4 Gas Most Loops 23 5 Gas Most Rolls50 6 Gas Most Spins5 1 7 Electric Longest Flight 48m SOs 8 Electric Most Loops 24 9 Electric Most Rolls 29 10 Electric Most Spins 32 way further detail informa tion indoor flying normal meeting room about 12-foot ceil ing paper glider can design rubber job fixed design loops rolls spins per minutethe pilot wrings out best ef fort front two witnesses tally accomplishments 60 seconds longest flight done means gas typically means big tank Electric means good piloting luck planes must flyable after record attempt mind take / C another look gas Electric categories dare tell Electric doesnt work Finally once did no longer hold records dont anyone think Electric certain people time invite everyone take shot bettering Electric records shown above Please consider fun challenge Ill take inputs honest results report time time might also like clude photo adequate quality Ill try get too Largest meet January 1986 column covered 1985 KRC Electric Fly offering hesitatingly included speculation .. represents largest RC Electric meet world. invited reader reaction expectation some meet somehwere would claim honors guess total reader reaction date grand total zero Therefore now somewhat less hesitatingly lay claim 60 guest fliers 23 states Canada representing 95 registrations least 121 planes over two days being what everyone else can shoot Please let hear about Basic electricity may remember ongoing discussion multimeters operation use What follows now some information about certain special functions features multimeters such pictured March 86 MA page 52 idea give overall warm comfortable feeling about handy boxes since some folks feel loss withor intimidated bysuch electronic stuff multimeters include other input \4NEN r FLYS RIGNTI MADEW ANt vAIM VoNt. - Model Aviation Realize Genuine Improvement RC Flying Geometron Transmitter Support Completely frees hands control fhe sticks levers nothing way Allows concentrate flying because dont have hold transmitter operating controls Provides full four corner stick mobility Improves accuracy stick movement because transmitter held stable Adlusts two-stick Tx modifications adapt able single stick Tx easy change support plate Simple adjustments arm length shoulder size Transmitter secured safety catch can removed replaced second yet cannot accidentally fall out Extremely comfortable use wear Put take ofi instant wilh hat No baits buckles straps no cOrd amund neck Wearing support transmitter stays place carry plane Doubles ideal ground support offers perfect accessibility keeps transmitter off ground Ruggedly built heat treated aluminum finished heavy duty anodize Assembled stainless steel fasteners Designed constructed extended use 695O PURCHASE ALL THREE ITEMS $995Q $99Q TO BEATREMENDOUS FOR BOTH BEGINNERS PIuo 5150 Shi1orj cOD 200 oddeonsi order 01* Charass ao1* 0010 caobosrdd US Msoo reoldento odd 5 See dealer order direct GEOMETRON CO INC 12 INGLESIDE ROAD LEXINGTON MA 02173 617 861-6526 LCD TIMER/STOPWATCH Counts up down preset hold additive features Time out sounds alarm auto shut oft Easy read outdoors lithium battery 21 95* PROTECTIVE BAG Made space age aluminum costed nylon Reflects suns heat protects Tx dirt and6 * dust special fast acting closure ONCE YOU USE rr YOU WILL NEVER FLY WITHOUT IT jacks included instru ments previously pictured may clude very-low-level voltage current ranges such 025 volt 50 microamp ranges case pic tured meter included rangefunction switch Also instruments have out put jack label can mislead ing actuality output jack used conjunction AC voltage ranges blocks passage DC compo nent may present along varying alternating component Such output jack has large internal coupling capacitor series out AC scales will also respond DC partial DC inputs well no importance modeling applica tions included sake completeness particular Radio Shack instrument pictured favorite because offers unusual featurethe V-A/2 switch effect twoposition slide switch nearly doubles useful ranges multimeter works simply its up make sure youre reading proper scale Available & L PAN AMERICAN INTL GJ HOBBIES SIG MEG times goes like Lets say want read voltage somewhat-dis charged receiver battery reasonably expect somewhere around 48 volts little less Set selector switch 10 DC V sector slide switch positioned normally V-A-A setting connect positive red lead battery positive terminal negative black lead bat tery negative terminal What should get about halfscale deflection pointerto about 48 10-volt scale Since less half-scale can now move slide switch V-A/2 setting immediately pointer will deflect about twice far have just made fivevolt range out 10-volt ac tion allows sort magnified reading available voltage cur rent ranges instrument Most multimeters dont have feature Thus 50-volt range can become 25-volt range 25 range 125-volt voltage current ranges pay attention look proper scale D R/C AEREO ENGINES P21 SE-FI P21 RE-Fi P40 SE-Fi P40 PYLON RE-RI P45 SE-Fi P60 SE-FI P60 RE-Fl P80 SE-Fi P80 R.E-FI P65 DUCTED FAN-R E -R P80 DUCTED FAN-R E -R $5995 $6995 $6995 $8995 $7195 $10295 $10795 $11595 $11595 $11595 $11795 Imported CONDOR TRADING CO PO Box 3479 Mission Viejo CA 92690-1479 Dealer & Distributor Inquiries invited 714-582-3087 Prices subject change notice Most multimeter faces contaln additional scale beyond already covered miniseriesa dB decibel scale scale usually located closest meter pivot thus shortest-length scale scale used such applications audio systems audio power power-galn meas urements desired results ex pressed dB relative some standard voltage impedance level Again scale no importance modeling applications Some multimeters have mirrored scale handy feature useful eliminating reading errors due parallax ones eye directly over meter pointersuch pointer viewed slantthe scale markings mis read because fall slant line sight observed markings directly underneath pointer Thus two different observers can get dif ferent readings simply because nonidentical viewing angles mirror eliminates problem allowing user position eye such image pointer mirror disap Continued page 160 NEW PRICES! R/C MARINE ENGINES P21 SE-Fi P21 RE-Fi P45 RE-Ri P65 RE-RI P80 RE-Ri P90 RE-Ri $8196 $81 95 $9995 $11095 $11796 $14395 R/O CAR-BUGGY-TETHER CAR ENGINES P21 CAR-DELTA REFI$7995 P21 CAR REAR OR SE-Fi$7295 P21 BUGGY REAR OR SE-Fi$6995 P60 TETHER CAR-RERI$11095 May1986 157 MIOR 0MG TORI Ly APPLIED DESIGN CORPORATION 738 Penn St El Segundo CA 90245 MINI ER ADJUSTABLE TENSION HAND BELT SANDER FIRMLY HOLDS PAPER FOR EASIER SANDING Padded lIsts end curves Handy Held Easy Use $235 MINI-STRIPS PRECISION DIE-CUT Medwm Garnet SAVES TIMEREPLACEMENTFine Garnet AND EFFORT $155SANDING BELTSAssId Water Praul TEE ALUMINUM EXTRUSION SANDING eLOCK let use 1111 CUFF-STUFF Self-adhesive sand paper Large Tree Surtace WeeIWesrOut lllechS250 Handy Iv Use 22 Inch $3 65 RUFF && STUFF SELF ADHESIVE SHEET SANDPAPER MAKE YOUR OWN SPECIAL SANDING SHAPES Easy te Use mesay give er drying Urns Media Flee r Flee $99 M N & SAW COMPACT 10 inch HACK SAW SAWS ANYTHING ANYWHERE Saw has nagged div-cast frame cemlertable chip-preet plastic lit sert handle Receding sue ad jastable B blade gives gad marIa access Cats weed pivatic metal HARDENED MUSIC WIRE extra htsdes-3/S1 99 RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 157 pears behind pointer itself image disappears know youre look ing pointer scale markings directly line Thats end another column folks hesitate say what well cover nextthe Electric activity too dynamic what ever Ill best keep commin Please appreciate fact columns necessity limited length Per haps not-too-distant future Electric will grow sufficient size have its own magazine Till next time. Please forward comment query SASE please Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 careful NOT hit switch holding Electric lapI RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 54 25 competitive OS 25 FSRs fact first three places two combined contests held late fall 1984 taken non-Schnurle engines encouragement decided try set up another two-club racing circuit 1985 have seven races month far year hope get two November Decem ber weather permitting have 19 dif ferent people have participated least race 12 17 showing up races also have about halfdozen appear ready get volved So looks like may finally have gotten something started could lead some real Pylon Racing ac tivity area should noted Q-25 air craft real blast fly standard Quarter Midget short course 9000 ft Winning times usually 130 range means aircraft average about 60 65 mph over course course doesnt consider fact aircraft fly longer path suspect planes fly ing 80 85 mph down straight aways Unlike Quickee 500 aircraft RC pilots can handle aircraft like fast enough make interesting racing quiet enough have no concern over complaints about noise aerobatic enough make great sport aircraft weekend flying Im really convinced apparently-successful beginning will lead sophisticated forms racing ie Q-500 Quarter Midget mula area Most guys currently flying Q-25 contests enjoy what have dont believe faster speeds necessary have fun fact some suggesting should tight en up rules next year try slow things down As competi tive events some guys starting modify engines run very-high-nitro fuel goes remains seen trying get some other clubs area interested racing us problem almost clubs area relatively small 20 30 mem bers widely scattered 60- 80-mile trip through mountains lousy WV highways isnt fun will try keep apprised things progress ing future letter somewhat typical several hundred have seen over past few years take See next month Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe TX 77385 Auction/Suding Continued page 59 program makes few assumptions may appropriate auc tion First maximum 79 sellers maximum 25 items allowed dimension statement Line 20 program normally well under maximums except few enthusiasts bunch small grab bags goodies cover assign second upper dummy number utilize item count nears 25 settlement time Ijust add real dummy assign ment amounts computer memory used dimension state ment could increased avoid difficulty different table system could used system could modified off-load periodically disk avoid risk power failure Another improvement might inclusion aTab systemwhereby sellers could charge bids against projected earnings HLG/Lorbiecki-Jahnke Continued page 63 taken during launch thick balsa fuselage bending does launch point nearly unbelievable bending can up 3/4 springy spruce fuselage cant help make launch inconsistent Select straight piece pine spruce support CyA-glue place important accurately cut small support piece fuselage cutout Glue two together Mark wing location ball-point pen also mark stab rudder areas Carve sand fuselage shape taking special care around stab rudder wing mounting 160Model Aviation [DCO SKY D[VI[ 65 Igntrton Approcd e 90 Day Warrafitv Twin Ball Bearing Crank Americas finest oldtimer engine Originally designed Hassad & Halik replica engine resonic tuning ensures continuous flow power through speed range Look out green one2 goodbye red headT&Ds replica Sky Devil 65 $279 less coil cond & plug alit icsrdcnts add 6% sales tax ORDER DIRECT T&D RESEARCH AssoclAms 6371 El Cajon Blvd Suite 115 San Diego CA 92115 SI FOR BROCHURE Add 20% postage Send 25a casalog
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/05
Page Numbers: 52, 53, 155, 156, 157, 160
Radio Control Electrics Bob Kopski CANADIAN ELECTRICS Ive just received courtesy copy Electric Model Flier newsletter Electric Model Fliers Southern tario newsletter indica tion very serious going group purpose club newsletter further development build ing flying Electric-powered model aircraft club president Stan Shaw can reached 15 Aylesbury Rd Islington Ont M9A 2M5 Canada telephone number 416 231-7050 excellently-done mailing contains lots useful information products how-to goodies along normal editorial content expected such publication perfectly candid issue received easily puts shame columns Ive done based sheer volume useful material group has announced 1986 Electric Flight Symposium scheduled March 15 1986 unfortunately will have passed time read long delay associated getting some thing column fact publishing life encourage anyone word theyd like spread get about three months ahead issue date theyd like have item appear in As example May column ing written late January should ap pear mall early April OK Electric meet suggestion may planning Electric meet Id like pass along what has proven very worthwhile effort Depending field layout parking situation may practicalif necessaryfor have flight line battery charging available its simplest form can some car batteries pit area youre expect ing lot flying charging and/or yours more-than-one-day meet youll no doubt have provision charging charging batteries basic importance source batteries very good condition getting several may real challenge 1985 KRC Electric Fly eight flight line charging setups two days enormous demand placed fortunate obtaining help local Willard battery dealer rather persuaded showing him magazine coverage 1984 meet got use six brand-new fullycharged deep-cycle batteries two days asking plus full-value deposit $5/battery fee addition agreed keep batteries sustaining charge two four amps continuously during use return fullycharged clean unscratched access on-field AC power club members brought some small household battery chargers keep connected Willard batteries club member responsible keeping eye fueling sta tions assisting guest fliers needed batteries chargers set up plywood sheets keep thing out grass AC power cords three-wire type good condition battery posts outfitted replacement battery cable clamps charger leads could connected marring original posts See photo July 85 MA page 46 sounds bit complicated its really Rather its resource needed accommodate activity fortunate get cooperation dealer responsible enough hold up end deal expect wed able get such help him again no further explanation necessary Maybe approach above would work meet too Chargers Based continuing mail 52 Model Aviation Author Kopskis aerobatic Exciter has interesting features L nose gearlair scoop An electronic speed-control unit aluminum heat sink located just inside air flows aft through battery pack Plane draws high power its cobalt 40 motor throughout flights lands warm batteries HOT motor Bob uses small blower ground cool everything down before rechargelreflight Battery pack R consists fifteen 12 Ah cells mounted right over wing Removable dowels hold cells Battery compartment air chamber formed wing Installed RC gear aft compartment receiver double-sticky Velcrod wooden former Two versions advanced charger discussed column Cases inexpen sive vinyl cassette tape-carrying devices Chargers built removable plywood trays May June 1985 columns continue readers favorites columns showed make simple charge system would easily handle large numbers cells Several showed up 85 KRC Electric Fly So far no has complaint guess design has stood test lots folks have inquired about ad vanced system mentioned col umns asking advance informa tionwhich cannot provide Heres story subject have advanced charger design has extensively fieldtested several forms An accompanying photo shows two early versions systems based same Radio Shack Voltage Inverter appeared column year go however modified supplemented addi tional electronics result charger can comfortably supply adjust able zero-to-four amps up 20 cells constantly means example dial up three amps charge seven-cell 800 mAh pack plug 20-cell pack same three amps con tinues further adjustment Beyond charger makes no tempt automatic does sense battery condition shut off Rather uses good ol 15-minute Continued page 155 Span 4812 Area 420sqln WeIght 48oz up Functions 4 channels EngInes 204 cycle 15 2 cycle 4-20 20 four cycle plane kit Irom ACE THE 43ccD Another member ACEs tremendously designed excluaively four cycle engines t, two worlds PERFORMANCE ECONOMYI smaller four cycle engine gives same performance ear pleasing sound big ones price fact unique design 4-20 offers same stable characteristics larger models means BIG kit fun eta SMALL kit pricel Simple yet attractive looks quick sturdy constructIon proven performance complete kit.end course ACE R/C reputation quality speaks Itself 50K225-ACE 4-20 kit$4495 ORDERING INFO ACE p-oducts available dealer ho*ever need order direct send full amo unt plus $200 shipping han dling along catalog num ber 116Wl9StP0Box 511EK Higginsville MO 64037 call 816 584-7121 Complete catalog $200 May1986 53 Magnificent Piper Tripacer built Sterling kit David Sell Pennsburg PA uses Astro plainbearing 075 six 12 Ah cells Pro p Top Flite 8 x 4 nylon Weight about 37 oz Davids RC installation R uses three channels elevator rudder motor ONIOFF Its suggested avoid possible rf interference receiver shouldnt close motor battery PO Box 011 ANDERSON CA 0600 PRODUCTSjOlSi 365-6700 CALL OR WRITE FOR BROCRURE SPECIALIZING IN ZENOAH/MALONEYISACHS-DOLMAR QUALITY ENGINES H & K SUPERSTARTER EK II FITS ALL QUADRAS AND 0-38 $2495 ENGINESKITS MODELTECH KITS 72 CAP 21 $17995 BIG UGLY STICK CALL THESE ARE FANTASTIC READY-BUILT BALSA KITS ZENOANG23 $12995 ZENOAHG-38 $9750 ZENOAHG-62 CALL CUSTOMG-38 $14495 CUSTOMG-38 WISPRING STARTER $16495 SACHS DOLMAR 37 WIMUFFLER $29995 POINTS VERSION SACHS DOLMAR 37 WIMUFFLER SPRING STARTER CD IGNITION$34995 SACHS DOLMAR 52 WI SPRING STARTER$36500 NEW Maloney 100 1 Cl. gasoline engine w/muffler $12998 ace balky alcohol-burning messmaking prop-splitting dead-stIck-landing 4 cycle 120 Maloney 100 Easy starting reliable economicall INot mention cleaner less expensivel PROPSZINGERADHESIVES PK 18x6-1O$8952 oz SLOW CA$595 18x8-14$8952 oz FAST CA$595 20x6-10$10955 MIN EPOXY 9 oz$650 20x8-14$109515 MIN EPOXY 9 oz$650 22x6-1O$109530 MIN EPOXY 9oz$650 ADD $250 POD TAGEAND 55ANDLNO TO EACA ORDER CODANaoor AC $250 EISAPE NOW ACCEPTED PACES SIJSJECT CHANGE EDTISOCT NOJOCE RC Soaring/Pruss Continued page 51 999% chance Scale will flown along regular events 1986 AMA Nationals Lake Charles LA means wont flown sepa rate event after regular events have held awards presented events Jeff Troy will again serve Contest Director Nationals Scale News SOAR Midwest club has announced 1987that does read 1987they will sponsor scale-only contest run over three-day period What will make undertaking height optimism contest will no-holds-barred affair number categories means type Sailplane gilder enter will fly against others type What really means Horsa troop-carrier wont have compete against Minimoa Schule Gliders wont have jockey around skies ASW-22not competitively way Rules would AMA tasks like wise However depending number entries weather some added tasks non-destructive type could add ed main idea behind event give maximum exposure Scale through low-key fun-flying type get-together Categories being considered sug gested include Pre-1946 Primary/hang gliders Military combat Flying wings Standard 15 meters under Open over 15 meters Also Post-1946 same above Special awards already being con sidered oldest subject largest model smallest model best scratchbuilt best model kit best presen tation documentation Other consider ations contestants choice Best Meet best technical achievement real ism Although will sport-scale event recognition will given foregoing category Also award will given best photograph model realistic setting MISCELLANEOUS CB E TRAILWHEEL $1395 NGK POWERPLUG$250 AMSOIL 100-1 OIL$295 WORLD S-16 FUTABA$2495 G-38 MOUNT$1795 CB SPINNERS 300/o WORLD TEX WHITE$895 SPEC/AL QUADRA 82 2 ONLY $25995 year 1987 purposely selected meet order give interested such event enough lead time build yourself winner Specific dates being worked out conflict other major events meantime get mailing list send postcard name address printed clearly include category would interested no way pre-registration commit ment enter fly category listed Send postcard Steve Moskal 30 5 Kennsington Ave La Grange IL 60525 best excuse fly Scale has come along long time So clear out rafters resurrect worldbeater has collecting dustor clear workbench get dream ship going have over year show stuff Good Lift Dan Pruss 131 E Pennington Ln Plainfield IL 60544 RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 53 timer thats personal preference always continues to charge emp ty battery about 90% its label capacitymy so-named safe charge Im satisfied automatic OKprovided batteries used type display distinct voltage peak everything else like cell quality condition matching simple things like charge connections near perfecta rare occurrence now bad news prom ised article charger has yet started primary objective have such presentation parts materials must readily available everyone chargers shown have constructed very minor exception Radio Shack parts Unfortunately Radio Shack cannot relied upon maintain catalog content yearto-year fact does constantly May1986 155 4JFUH DESIGNS Body Pilot Kit Llghtest Pilot available eLifeilke vinyl la tex rubber parts Easy assemble finish oBuild either barnstormer sportsman pilot sKit contains pilot head hands boots helmet cap goggles full templates easy instructions eFuity positionable & moveable eSome simple sewing required Weight Price 116 Scale 2oz8 $ 795 114 Scale 4oz8 $ 995 1/3Scale 6oz8 $1695 Weight may vary depending material used construction DGA DESIGNS Bust Pilot Kit Weight 1/6Scale 75oz 1/4Scale 15oz 1/3 Scale 225 oz Price 595 795 $1495 Lightest bust pilot available eLifelike vinyl latex rubber parts Easy assemble finish eBuild either barnstormer sportsman pilot eKit contains pilot head helmet cap goggles jacket instructions See dealer order direct Add $100 shipping direct orders Send $100 current catalog Dealers inquiries invited NYS Residents add 7 percent sales tax Send Check MO Allow 3 weeks check clearSorry-No CODs IEPFU ml 1 IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT NEW RA 505$19995 Now Goodro 35 CDI 13-heodegl01149K Reg Ooodre 39 *1049K Brioghelle flywheel $12499 Rog Ocodra 39 Power Aeeeebly Ocly $6450 OUADRA REPAIR$1000 plot porlel JOe Meeser ERCOUPEPLANS 92399 KIT $23999 Jim Meeter TOMAHAWKPLANS $2399 KIT $25999 Jim Meeeer BBALL TRAINERPLANS $2399 KIT $21499 Jim Meteor ACROBATPLANS 91999 KIT 922499 MALONEY 199$14999 SACHS-OOLMAR31 reg $2459937 reg $29999 FLOATS 49 1/4 coele ooee 92199 oooplete hit $4795 1099991 WHEELS 92999 P/K Sprie9 Sterter$2499 PLANS SUPER STEARMAN 114 IGodIreyl$2999 1/3 TAYLORCRAPT 1/3 CUB NellIe$2999 VolkoplOne 1/3 Chicken Cherliol$2395 colored leetrowee$t 1151 Cederhridge Seele 9299 /50399 SotvonH3$6 42 ot $1295 World S16 br 1000 wodoln $3599 PROPS loll 01000 Singer Top Flito Oyethroet 20% OFF US Ocodro FUEL TANKS180. $99923009799 Fibor$lono Arrow Sholts 5/160 32100$6/91195 24 HoerBernie.. Add 5250 efoge Sood Both Chook 5ieeey Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS Valey View Dr Box 43 AIIegany NY 14706 change So some small electronic parts used previously now readily available Im faced major task finding alternates readily available everyone wont present anything unless Ive tried myself rebuilding photographing new charger based alternate parts course significant effort have dropped mat ter getting tougher keep prom ise Thus time cant say sure such article may appear am truly regretful especially because extensive interest readers have shown Flight records Members club have wide interests among Club Records program program based 10 categories listed below along current record category 1 Indoor Paper Glider78 sec 2 door Rubber498 sec 3 Gas Longest Flight730 mm 4 Gas Most Loops 23 5 Gas Most Rolls50 6 Gas Most Spins5 1 7 Electric Longest Flight 48m SOs 8 Electric Most Loops 24 9 Electric Most Rolls 29 10 Electric Most Spins 32 way further detail informa tion indoor flying normal meeting room about 12-foot ceil ing paper glider can design rubber job fixed design loops rolls spins per minutethe pilot wrings out best ef fort front two witnesses tally accomplishments 60 seconds longest flight done means gas typically means big tank Electric means good piloting luck planes must flyable after record attempt mind take / C another look gas Electric categories dare tell Electric doesnt work Finally once did no longer hold records dont anyone think Electric certain people time invite everyone take shot bettering Electric records shown above Please consider fun challenge Ill take inputs honest results report time time might also like clude photo adequate quality Ill try get too Largest meet January 1986 column covered 1985 KRC Electric Fly offering hesitatingly included speculation .. represents largest RC Electric meet world. invited reader reaction expectation some meet somehwere would claim honors guess total reader reaction date grand total zero Therefore now somewhat less hesitatingly lay claim 60 guest fliers 23 states Canada representing 95 registrations least 121 planes over two days being what everyone else can shoot Please let hear about Basic electricity may remember ongoing discussion multimeters operation use What follows now some information about certain special functions features multimeters such pictured March 86 MA page 52 idea give overall warm comfortable feeling about handy boxes since some folks feel loss withor intimidated bysuch electronic stuff multimeters include other input \4NEN r FLYS RIGNTI MADEW ANt vAIM VoNt. - Model Aviation Realize Genuine Improvement RC Flying Geometron Transmitter Support Completely frees hands control fhe sticks levers nothing way Allows concentrate flying because dont have hold transmitter operating controls Provides full four corner stick mobility Improves accuracy stick movement because transmitter held stable Adlusts two-stick Tx modifications adapt able single stick Tx easy change support plate Simple adjustments arm length shoulder size Transmitter secured safety catch can removed replaced second yet cannot accidentally fall out Extremely comfortable use wear Put take ofi instant wilh hat No baits buckles straps no cOrd amund neck Wearing support transmitter stays place carry plane Doubles ideal ground support offers perfect accessibility keeps transmitter off ground Ruggedly built heat treated aluminum finished heavy duty anodize Assembled stainless steel fasteners Designed constructed extended use 695O PURCHASE ALL THREE ITEMS $995Q $99Q TO BEATREMENDOUS FOR BOTH BEGINNERS PIuo 5150 Shi1orj cOD 200 oddeonsi order 01* Charass ao1* 0010 caobosrdd US Msoo reoldento odd 5 See dealer order direct GEOMETRON CO INC 12 INGLESIDE ROAD LEXINGTON MA 02173 617 861-6526 LCD TIMER/STOPWATCH Counts up down preset hold additive features Time out sounds alarm auto shut oft Easy read outdoors lithium battery 21 95* PROTECTIVE BAG Made space age aluminum costed nylon Reflects suns heat protects Tx dirt and6 * dust special fast acting closure ONCE YOU USE rr YOU WILL NEVER FLY WITHOUT IT jacks included instru ments previously pictured may clude very-low-level voltage current ranges such 025 volt 50 microamp ranges case pic tured meter included rangefunction switch Also instruments have out put jack label can mislead ing actuality output jack used conjunction AC voltage ranges blocks passage DC compo nent may present along varying alternating component Such output jack has large internal coupling capacitor series out AC scales will also respond DC partial DC inputs well no importance modeling applica tions included sake completeness particular Radio Shack instrument pictured favorite because offers unusual featurethe V-A/2 switch effect twoposition slide switch nearly doubles useful ranges multimeter works simply its up make sure youre reading proper scale Available & L PAN AMERICAN INTL GJ HOBBIES SIG MEG times goes like Lets say want read voltage somewhat-dis charged receiver battery reasonably expect somewhere around 48 volts little less Set selector switch 10 DC V sector slide switch positioned normally V-A-A setting connect positive red lead battery positive terminal negative black lead bat tery negative terminal What should get about halfscale deflection pointerto about 48 10-volt scale Since less half-scale can now move slide switch V-A/2 setting immediately pointer will deflect about twice far have just made fivevolt range out 10-volt ac tion allows sort magnified reading available voltage cur rent ranges instrument Most multimeters dont have feature Thus 50-volt range can become 25-volt range 25 range 125-volt voltage current ranges pay attention look proper scale D R/C AEREO ENGINES P21 SE-FI P21 RE-Fi P40 SE-Fi P40 PYLON RE-RI P45 SE-Fi P60 SE-FI P60 RE-Fl P80 SE-Fi P80 R.E-FI P65 DUCTED FAN-R E -R P80 DUCTED FAN-R E -R $5995 $6995 $6995 $8995 $7195 $10295 $10795 $11595 $11595 $11595 $11795 Imported CONDOR TRADING CO PO Box 3479 Mission Viejo CA 92690-1479 Dealer & Distributor Inquiries invited 714-582-3087 Prices subject change notice Most multimeter faces contaln additional scale beyond already covered miniseriesa dB decibel scale scale usually located closest meter pivot thus shortest-length scale scale used such applications audio systems audio power power-galn meas urements desired results ex pressed dB relative some standard voltage impedance level Again scale no importance modeling applications Some multimeters have mirrored scale handy feature useful eliminating reading errors due parallax ones eye directly over meter pointersuch pointer viewed slantthe scale markings mis read because fall slant line sight observed markings directly underneath pointer Thus two different observers can get dif ferent readings simply because nonidentical viewing angles mirror eliminates problem allowing user position eye such image pointer mirror disap Continued page 160 NEW PRICES! R/C MARINE ENGINES P21 SE-Fi P21 RE-Fi P45 RE-Ri P65 RE-RI P80 RE-Ri P90 RE-Ri $8196 $81 95 $9995 $11095 $11796 $14395 R/O CAR-BUGGY-TETHER CAR ENGINES P21 CAR-DELTA REFI$7995 P21 CAR REAR OR SE-Fi$7295 P21 BUGGY REAR OR SE-Fi$6995 P60 TETHER CAR-RERI$11095 May1986 157 MIOR 0MG TORI Ly APPLIED DESIGN CORPORATION 738 Penn St El Segundo CA 90245 MINI ER ADJUSTABLE TENSION HAND BELT SANDER FIRMLY HOLDS PAPER FOR EASIER SANDING Padded lIsts end curves Handy Held Easy Use $235 MINI-STRIPS PRECISION DIE-CUT Medwm Garnet SAVES TIMEREPLACEMENTFine Garnet AND EFFORT $155SANDING BELTSAssId Water Praul TEE ALUMINUM EXTRUSION SANDING eLOCK let use 1111 CUFF-STUFF Self-adhesive sand paper Large Tree Surtace WeeIWesrOut lllechS250 Handy Iv Use 22 Inch $3 65 RUFF && STUFF SELF ADHESIVE SHEET SANDPAPER MAKE YOUR OWN SPECIAL SANDING SHAPES Easy te Use mesay give er drying Urns Media Flee r Flee $99 M N & SAW COMPACT 10 inch HACK SAW SAWS ANYTHING ANYWHERE Saw has nagged div-cast frame cemlertable chip-preet plastic lit sert handle Receding sue ad jastable B blade gives gad marIa access Cats weed pivatic metal HARDENED MUSIC WIRE extra htsdes-3/S1 99 RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 157 pears behind pointer itself image disappears know youre look ing pointer scale markings directly line Thats end another column folks hesitate say what well cover nextthe Electric activity too dynamic what ever Ill best keep commin Please appreciate fact columns necessity limited length Per haps not-too-distant future Electric will grow sufficient size have its own magazine Till next time. Please forward comment query SASE please Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 careful NOT hit switch holding Electric lapI RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 54 25 competitive OS 25 FSRs fact first three places two combined contests held late fall 1984 taken non-Schnurle engines encouragement decided try set up another two-club racing circuit 1985 have seven races month far year hope get two November Decem ber weather permitting have 19 dif ferent people have participated least race 12 17 showing up races also have about halfdozen appear ready get volved So looks like may finally have gotten something started could lead some real Pylon Racing ac tivity area should noted Q-25 air craft real blast fly standard Quarter Midget short course 9000 ft Winning times usually 130 range means aircraft average about 60 65 mph over course course doesnt consider fact aircraft fly longer path suspect planes fly ing 80 85 mph down straight aways Unlike Quickee 500 aircraft RC pilots can handle aircraft like fast enough make interesting racing quiet enough have no concern over complaints about noise aerobatic enough make great sport aircraft weekend flying Im really convinced apparently-successful beginning will lead sophisticated forms racing ie Q-500 Quarter Midget mula area Most guys currently flying Q-25 contests enjoy what have dont believe faster speeds necessary have fun fact some suggesting should tight en up rules next year try slow things down As competi tive events some guys starting modify engines run very-high-nitro fuel goes remains seen trying get some other clubs area interested racing us problem almost clubs area relatively small 20 30 mem bers widely scattered 60- 80-mile trip through mountains lousy WV highways isnt fun will try keep apprised things progress ing future letter somewhat typical several hundred have seen over past few years take See next month Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe TX 77385 Auction/Suding Continued page 59 program makes few assumptions may appropriate auc tion First maximum 79 sellers maximum 25 items allowed dimension statement Line 20 program normally well under maximums except few enthusiasts bunch small grab bags goodies cover assign second upper dummy number utilize item count nears 25 settlement time Ijust add real dummy assign ment amounts computer memory used dimension state ment could increased avoid difficulty different table system could used system could modified off-load periodically disk avoid risk power failure Another improvement might inclusion aTab systemwhereby sellers could charge bids against projected earnings HLG/Lorbiecki-Jahnke Continued page 63 taken during launch thick balsa fuselage bending does launch point nearly unbelievable bending can up 3/4 springy spruce fuselage cant help make launch inconsistent Select straight piece pine spruce support CyA-glue place important accurately cut small support piece fuselage cutout Glue two together Mark wing location ball-point pen also mark stab rudder areas Carve sand fuselage shape taking special care around stab rudder wing mounting 160Model Aviation [DCO SKY D[VI[ 65 Igntrton Approcd e 90 Day Warrafitv Twin Ball Bearing Crank Americas finest oldtimer engine Originally designed Hassad & Halik replica engine resonic tuning ensures continuous flow power through speed range Look out green one2 goodbye red headT&Ds replica Sky Devil 65 $279 less coil cond & plug alit icsrdcnts add 6% sales tax ORDER DIRECT T&D RESEARCH AssoclAms 6371 El Cajon Blvd Suite 115 San Diego CA 92115 SI FOR BROCHURE Add 20% postage Send 25a casalog
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/05
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Radio Control Electrics Bob Kopski CANADIAN ELECTRICS Ive just received courtesy copy Electric Model Flier newsletter Electric Model Fliers Southern tario newsletter indica tion very serious going group purpose club newsletter further development build ing flying Electric-powered model aircraft club president Stan Shaw can reached 15 Aylesbury Rd Islington Ont M9A 2M5 Canada telephone number 416 231-7050 excellently-done mailing contains lots useful information products how-to goodies along normal editorial content expected such publication perfectly candid issue received easily puts shame columns Ive done based sheer volume useful material group has announced 1986 Electric Flight Symposium scheduled March 15 1986 unfortunately will have passed time read long delay associated getting some thing column fact publishing life encourage anyone word theyd like spread get about three months ahead issue date theyd like have item appear in As example May column ing written late January should ap pear mall early April OK Electric meet suggestion may planning Electric meet Id like pass along what has proven very worthwhile effort Depending field layout parking situation may practicalif necessaryfor have flight line battery charging available its simplest form can some car batteries pit area youre expect ing lot flying charging and/or yours more-than-one-day meet youll no doubt have provision charging charging batteries basic importance source batteries very good condition getting several may real challenge 1985 KRC Electric Fly eight flight line charging setups two days enormous demand placed fortunate obtaining help local Willard battery dealer rather persuaded showing him magazine coverage 1984 meet got use six brand-new fullycharged deep-cycle batteries two days asking plus full-value deposit $5/battery fee addition agreed keep batteries sustaining charge two four amps continuously during use return fullycharged clean unscratched access on-field AC power club members brought some small household battery chargers keep connected Willard batteries club member responsible keeping eye fueling sta tions assisting guest fliers needed batteries chargers set up plywood sheets keep thing out grass AC power cords three-wire type good condition battery posts outfitted replacement battery cable clamps charger leads could connected marring original posts See photo July 85 MA page 46 sounds bit complicated its really Rather its resource needed accommodate activity fortunate get cooperation dealer responsible enough hold up end deal expect wed able get such help him again no further explanation necessary Maybe approach above would work meet too Chargers Based continuing mail 52 Model Aviation Author Kopskis aerobatic Exciter has interesting features L nose gearlair scoop An electronic speed-control unit aluminum heat sink located just inside air flows aft through battery pack Plane draws high power its cobalt 40 motor throughout flights lands warm batteries HOT motor Bob uses small blower ground cool everything down before rechargelreflight Battery pack R consists fifteen 12 Ah cells mounted right over wing Removable dowels hold cells Battery compartment air chamber formed wing Installed RC gear aft compartment receiver double-sticky Velcrod wooden former Two versions advanced charger discussed column Cases inexpen sive vinyl cassette tape-carrying devices Chargers built removable plywood trays May June 1985 columns continue readers favorites columns showed make simple charge system would easily handle large numbers cells Several showed up 85 KRC Electric Fly So far no has complaint guess design has stood test lots folks have inquired about ad vanced system mentioned col umns asking advance informa tionwhich cannot provide Heres story subject have advanced charger design has extensively fieldtested several forms An accompanying photo shows two early versions systems based same Radio Shack Voltage Inverter appeared column year go however modified supplemented addi tional electronics result charger can comfortably supply adjust able zero-to-four amps up 20 cells constantly means example dial up three amps charge seven-cell 800 mAh pack plug 20-cell pack same three amps con tinues further adjustment Beyond charger makes no tempt automatic does sense battery condition shut off Rather uses good ol 15-minute Continued page 155 Span 4812 Area 420sqln WeIght 48oz up Functions 4 channels EngInes 204 cycle 15 2 cycle 4-20 20 four cycle plane kit Irom ACE THE 43ccD Another member ACEs tremendously designed excluaively four cycle engines t, two worlds PERFORMANCE ECONOMYI smaller four cycle engine gives same performance ear pleasing sound big ones price fact unique design 4-20 offers same stable characteristics larger models means BIG kit fun eta SMALL kit pricel Simple yet attractive looks quick sturdy constructIon proven performance complete kit.end course ACE R/C reputation quality speaks Itself 50K225-ACE 4-20 kit$4495 ORDERING INFO ACE p-oducts available dealer ho*ever need order direct send full amo unt plus $200 shipping han dling along catalog num ber 116Wl9StP0Box 511EK Higginsville MO 64037 call 816 584-7121 Complete catalog $200 May1986 53 Magnificent Piper Tripacer built Sterling kit David Sell Pennsburg PA uses Astro plainbearing 075 six 12 Ah cells Pro p Top Flite 8 x 4 nylon Weight about 37 oz Davids RC installation R uses three channels elevator rudder motor ONIOFF Its suggested avoid possible rf interference receiver shouldnt close motor battery PO Box 011 ANDERSON CA 0600 PRODUCTSjOlSi 365-6700 CALL OR WRITE FOR BROCRURE SPECIALIZING IN ZENOAH/MALONEYISACHS-DOLMAR QUALITY ENGINES H & K SUPERSTARTER EK II FITS ALL QUADRAS AND 0-38 $2495 ENGINESKITS MODELTECH KITS 72 CAP 21 $17995 BIG UGLY STICK CALL THESE ARE FANTASTIC READY-BUILT BALSA KITS ZENOANG23 $12995 ZENOAHG-38 $9750 ZENOAHG-62 CALL CUSTOMG-38 $14495 CUSTOMG-38 WISPRING STARTER $16495 SACHS DOLMAR 37 WIMUFFLER $29995 POINTS VERSION SACHS DOLMAR 37 WIMUFFLER SPRING STARTER CD IGNITION$34995 SACHS DOLMAR 52 WI SPRING STARTER$36500 NEW Maloney 100 1 Cl. gasoline engine w/muffler $12998 ace balky alcohol-burning messmaking prop-splitting dead-stIck-landing 4 cycle 120 Maloney 100 Easy starting reliable economicall INot mention cleaner less expensivel PROPSZINGERADHESIVES PK 18x6-1O$8952 oz SLOW CA$595 18x8-14$8952 oz FAST CA$595 20x6-10$10955 MIN EPOXY 9 oz$650 20x8-14$109515 MIN EPOXY 9 oz$650 22x6-1O$109530 MIN EPOXY 9oz$650 ADD $250 POD TAGEAND 55ANDLNO TO EACA ORDER CODANaoor AC $250 EISAPE NOW ACCEPTED PACES SIJSJECT CHANGE EDTISOCT NOJOCE RC Soaring/Pruss Continued page 51 999% chance Scale will flown along regular events 1986 AMA Nationals Lake Charles LA means wont flown sepa rate event after regular events have held awards presented events Jeff Troy will again serve Contest Director Nationals Scale News SOAR Midwest club has announced 1987that does read 1987they will sponsor scale-only contest run over three-day period What will make undertaking height optimism contest will no-holds-barred affair number categories means type Sailplane gilder enter will fly against others type What really means Horsa troop-carrier wont have compete against Minimoa Schule Gliders wont have jockey around skies ASW-22not competitively way Rules would AMA tasks like wise However depending number entries weather some added tasks non-destructive type could add ed main idea behind event give maximum exposure Scale through low-key fun-flying type get-together Categories being considered sug gested include Pre-1946 Primary/hang gliders Military combat Flying wings Standard 15 meters under Open over 15 meters Also Post-1946 same above Special awards already being con sidered oldest subject largest model smallest model best scratchbuilt best model kit best presen tation documentation Other consider ations contestants choice Best Meet best technical achievement real ism Although will sport-scale event recognition will given foregoing category Also award will given best photograph model realistic setting MISCELLANEOUS CB E TRAILWHEEL $1395 NGK POWERPLUG$250 AMSOIL 100-1 OIL$295 WORLD S-16 FUTABA$2495 G-38 MOUNT$1795 CB SPINNERS 300/o WORLD TEX WHITE$895 SPEC/AL QUADRA 82 2 ONLY $25995 year 1987 purposely selected meet order give interested such event enough lead time build yourself winner Specific dates being worked out conflict other major events meantime get mailing list send postcard name address printed clearly include category would interested no way pre-registration commit ment enter fly category listed Send postcard Steve Moskal 30 5 Kennsington Ave La Grange IL 60525 best excuse fly Scale has come along long time So clear out rafters resurrect worldbeater has collecting dustor clear workbench get dream ship going have over year show stuff Good Lift Dan Pruss 131 E Pennington Ln Plainfield IL 60544 RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 53 timer thats personal preference always continues to charge emp ty battery about 90% its label capacitymy so-named safe charge Im satisfied automatic OKprovided batteries used type display distinct voltage peak everything else like cell quality condition matching simple things like charge connections near perfecta rare occurrence now bad news prom ised article charger has yet started primary objective have such presentation parts materials must readily available everyone chargers shown have constructed very minor exception Radio Shack parts Unfortunately Radio Shack cannot relied upon maintain catalog content yearto-year fact does constantly May1986 155 4JFUH DESIGNS Body Pilot Kit Llghtest Pilot available eLifeilke vinyl la tex rubber parts Easy assemble finish oBuild either barnstormer sportsman pilot sKit contains pilot head hands boots helmet cap goggles full templates easy instructions eFuity positionable & moveable eSome simple sewing required Weight Price 116 Scale 2oz8 $ 795 114 Scale 4oz8 $ 995 1/3Scale 6oz8 $1695 Weight may vary depending material used construction DGA DESIGNS Bust Pilot Kit Weight 1/6Scale 75oz 1/4Scale 15oz 1/3 Scale 225 oz Price 595 795 $1495 Lightest bust pilot available eLifelike vinyl latex rubber parts Easy assemble finish eBuild either barnstormer sportsman pilot eKit contains pilot head helmet cap goggles jacket instructions See dealer order direct Add $100 shipping direct orders Send $100 current catalog Dealers inquiries invited NYS Residents add 7 percent sales tax Send Check MO Allow 3 weeks check clearSorry-No CODs IEPFU ml 1 IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT NEW RA 505$19995 Now Goodro 35 CDI 13-heodegl01149K Reg Ooodre 39 *1049K Brioghelle flywheel $12499 Rog Ocodra 39 Power Aeeeebly Ocly $6450 OUADRA REPAIR$1000 plot porlel JOe Meeser ERCOUPEPLANS 92399 KIT $23999 Jim Meeter TOMAHAWKPLANS $2399 KIT $25999 Jim Meeeer BBALL TRAINERPLANS $2399 KIT $21499 Jim Meteor ACROBATPLANS 91999 KIT 922499 MALONEY 199$14999 SACHS-OOLMAR31 reg $2459937 reg $29999 FLOATS 49 1/4 coele ooee 92199 oooplete hit $4795 1099991 WHEELS 92999 P/K Sprie9 Sterter$2499 PLANS SUPER STEARMAN 114 IGodIreyl$2999 1/3 TAYLORCRAPT 1/3 CUB NellIe$2999 VolkoplOne 1/3 Chicken Cherliol$2395 colored leetrowee$t 1151 Cederhridge Seele 9299 /50399 SotvonH3$6 42 ot $1295 World S16 br 1000 wodoln $3599 PROPS loll 01000 Singer Top Flito Oyethroet 20% OFF US Ocodro FUEL TANKS180. $99923009799 Fibor$lono Arrow Sholts 5/160 32100$6/91195 24 HoerBernie.. Add 5250 efoge Sood Both Chook 5ieeey Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS Valey View Dr Box 43 AIIegany NY 14706 change So some small electronic parts used previously now readily available Im faced major task finding alternates readily available everyone wont present anything unless Ive tried myself rebuilding photographing new charger based alternate parts course significant effort have dropped mat ter getting tougher keep prom ise Thus time cant say sure such article may appear am truly regretful especially because extensive interest readers have shown Flight records Members club have wide interests among Club Records program program based 10 categories listed below along current record category 1 Indoor Paper Glider78 sec 2 door Rubber498 sec 3 Gas Longest Flight730 mm 4 Gas Most Loops 23 5 Gas Most Rolls50 6 Gas Most Spins5 1 7 Electric Longest Flight 48m SOs 8 Electric Most Loops 24 9 Electric Most Rolls 29 10 Electric Most Spins 32 way further detail informa tion indoor flying normal meeting room about 12-foot ceil ing paper glider can design rubber job fixed design loops rolls spins per minutethe pilot wrings out best ef fort front two witnesses tally accomplishments 60 seconds longest flight done means gas typically means big tank Electric means good piloting luck planes must flyable after record attempt mind take / C another look gas Electric categories dare tell Electric doesnt work Finally once did no longer hold records dont anyone think Electric certain people time invite everyone take shot bettering Electric records shown above Please consider fun challenge Ill take inputs honest results report time time might also like clude photo adequate quality Ill try get too Largest meet January 1986 column covered 1985 KRC Electric Fly offering hesitatingly included speculation .. represents largest RC Electric meet world. invited reader reaction expectation some meet somehwere would claim honors guess total reader reaction date grand total zero Therefore now somewhat less hesitatingly lay claim 60 guest fliers 23 states Canada representing 95 registrations least 121 planes over two days being what everyone else can shoot Please let hear about Basic electricity may remember ongoing discussion multimeters operation use What follows now some information about certain special functions features multimeters such pictured March 86 MA page 52 idea give overall warm comfortable feeling about handy boxes since some folks feel loss withor intimidated bysuch electronic stuff multimeters include other input \4NEN r FLYS RIGNTI MADEW ANt vAIM VoNt. - 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Please forward comment query SASE please Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 careful NOT hit switch holding Electric lapI RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 54 25 competitive OS 25 FSRs fact first three places two combined contests held late fall 1984 taken non-Schnurle engines encouragement decided try set up another two-club racing circuit 1985 have seven races month far year hope get two November Decem ber weather permitting have 19 dif ferent people have participated least race 12 17 showing up races also have about halfdozen appear ready get volved So looks like may finally have gotten something started could lead some real Pylon Racing ac tivity area should noted Q-25 air craft real blast fly standard Quarter Midget short course 9000 ft Winning times usually 130 range means aircraft average about 60 65 mph over course course doesnt consider fact aircraft fly longer path suspect planes fly ing 80 85 mph down straight aways Unlike Quickee 500 aircraft RC pilots can handle aircraft like fast enough make interesting racing quiet enough have no concern over complaints about noise aerobatic enough make great sport aircraft weekend flying Im really convinced apparently-successful beginning will lead sophisticated forms racing ie Q-500 Quarter Midget mula area Most guys currently flying Q-25 contests enjoy what have dont believe faster speeds necessary have fun fact some suggesting should tight en up rules next year try slow things down As competi tive events some guys starting modify engines run very-high-nitro fuel goes remains seen trying get some other clubs area interested racing us problem almost clubs area relatively small 20 30 mem bers widely scattered 60- 80-mile trip through mountains lousy WV highways isnt fun will try keep apprised things progress ing future letter somewhat typical several hundred have seen over past few years take See next month Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe TX 77385 Auction/Suding Continued page 59 program makes few assumptions may appropriate auc tion First maximum 79 sellers maximum 25 items allowed dimension statement Line 20 program normally well under maximums except few enthusiasts bunch small grab bags goodies cover assign second upper dummy number utilize item count nears 25 settlement time Ijust add real dummy assign ment amounts computer memory used dimension state ment could increased avoid difficulty different table system could used system could modified off-load periodically disk avoid risk power failure Another improvement might inclusion aTab systemwhereby sellers could charge bids against projected earnings HLG/Lorbiecki-Jahnke Continued page 63 taken during launch thick balsa fuselage bending does launch point nearly unbelievable bending can up 3/4 springy spruce fuselage cant help make launch inconsistent Select straight piece pine spruce support CyA-glue place important accurately cut small support piece fuselage cutout Glue two together Mark wing location ball-point pen also mark stab rudder areas Carve sand fuselage shape taking special care around stab rudder wing mounting 160Model Aviation [DCO SKY D[VI[ 65 Igntrton Approcd e 90 Day Warrafitv Twin Ball Bearing Crank Americas finest oldtimer engine Originally designed Hassad & Halik replica engine resonic tuning ensures continuous flow power through speed range Look out green one2 goodbye red headT&Ds replica Sky Devil 65 $279 less coil cond & plug alit icsrdcnts add 6% sales tax ORDER DIRECT T&D RESEARCH AssoclAms 6371 El Cajon Blvd Suite 115 San Diego CA 92115 SI FOR BROCHURE Add 20% postage Send 25a casalog