THE MARCH ISSUE opened nice errant piece artwork illustrating wiring diagram very own planes readers caught mistake reacted quickly pointing out and/or asking couldnt understand drawing Somehaving full faith meeven blamed folks Model Aviation set record straight error particular original sketch drew MA folks followed faithfully did final version showed wire charge jack going center switch terminals fact should have connected left outer terminals photo directly below drawing showed correct connections Anyway Letters section April issue shows corrected wiring diagram Now earth did draw very own work wrong dunno Sometimes miss Paul Sims Midwest City Oklahoma electrified Esquire Originally de signed 15-size wet power Paul used Leisure 05 seven 8006 turning 7 x 5 Plane will ROG Esquire Vintage de sign kitted Midwest mid-Fifties second RC ever used singlechannel vacuum-tube radio have new electrified coming along Gallop ing Ghost installation Details later col umn ARM lion SPDT Switch II Shown charge position TrJI~TrJ BatteryMotor Charge jack rear view WIRING HARNESS similar Astro discussed text charge jack connected Arming Switch must oft charge Compare alternative approach March/April issue Tamiya Connectors Motor Wiring harness similar Astro discussed text charge jack connected arming switch must Off charge Compare alternative approach March April issues landing too Im truly sorry caused Jay Putt man help several Long Island modelers got SEFLI off ground Now 52 members strong SEFLI has its own field newsletter Model Airtronics Eclipse nica kit Check out SEFLI story Jays address text anyone inconvenience thank wrote about Canadas Martin Irvine origi nal Heinkel 219 German night fighter 1943 Two LT5Os 12 gOOs Cox 6 x 4 props All-up weight 75 oz wing has 500 sq 57-in span Futaba moves aileron elevator Sommeraurer speed control All-wood construction cov ered silk dopesome fiberglass bottom Plane took first Sundays P1 lots Choice Awards 1990 KRC Electric Fly 38 Model Aviation Electrics Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19448 magnificent 1A2-scale 1929 Sikorsky S-38B biplane airliner Earl Brightbill Roawell Georgia plane powered two modified Leisure LT-50s quite finished Scene Chattahoochee River north Atlanta THIS MONTHS TOPICS 1 Errata March issue 2 Electric Connection Ser vice 3 dazzling SEFLI success story 4 New products 5 Upcoming meets 6 British Electric Flight As sociation 6 Electric installationsPart Six includes reader comment 1111 ~ A SHUTS 36 48 30 1/16x233 3/32 n 240 1/8x243 3/16n249 1/4n256 1/32337 1/20x337 1/16x3374931 3/32 x 3445837 l/8x3557445 3/16x3638455 1/4x3759851 5/16x387115 3/8x39012871 1/2x3114160 3/4x3170200 1/16x4587648 3/32x4729756 1/8x48210966 3/16x49612575 1/4x411513984 3/8x4170235144 1/2x4235273200 *IATCHEDSHEEIS43 3324 100 184 106 1184 20 144 13 BALSA STICKS 3648 1/16x1/410 1/16x3/811 1/161/215 3/32x1/412 3/323/813 3/32x1/217 1/8x1/809 1/8x1/41218 1/8x3/81319 1/8x1/21824 3/16x3/161219 3/163/81821 3/16x1/22231 1/481/41826 1/43/82128 1/4x1/22232 1/4x3/43445 1/4x14257 5/1685/162330 3/883/82939 3/8x1/23349 3/8x3/44458 3/8x15473 1/2o1/23855 1/2x3/44866 1/216082 5/885/85270 3/483/47598 w BALSA TWANGLES 36 141425 383630 121235 34 3445 1 158 BALSA PLANKS36 18190 182157 183219 14293 11123302 11/24398 22231 23338 24478 383518 384715 TAPERED SHEETS36 14205 14388 38269 38398 123130 LONE STAR EPOXY 9 oz LisI 999 5mm600 15 rn/n600 30 win600 serious modeler want performance LIGHT 4-6 LB WOOD36 1/32362 1/28362 1/19362 3/32324 1/9391 3/163105 1/43128 383158 103196 3/43300 13425 1/16496 3/3284119 1/64135 3/164157 1/44169 3/64268 1/24365 TRAILING EDGE 36 1/4132 8/161 1439 381 1/246 1/2270 INSTANT GLUE 1 oz Thick300 1 oz Thin300 2 oz Thick550 2 oz Thin550 must try 4-6 lb balsa * NEW * Hundreds new sizes accessories finishing materials Send #10 SASE latest catalog SPR4JCE STICKS 3648 1/9 1/61725 1/6 142026 16 3/62232 3/16 2838 1/4 143450 1/4 3184055 14 1/24565 3/883/84969 3/61/26077 1/28 1/26689 1/23/47597 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 36 3/8 3/847 1/21/264 34 83461 LITEPLY48 BASSWOOD48 3/153/1626 3/161/430 3/163/639 3/161/246 3/183/468 1/41/442 1/43/649 1/43460 3/83/660 3/61230 3/83/480 121/290 123/4100 BUNDLE DIALS 20-1/1 6x3x36699 20-1/1 6x4x36 1035 20-3/32x336875 1 5-3/324x36955 15-1 /8x3x36750 10-1 /84x36695 15-3/16x3x36940 10-3/16x436835 10-1/4x336655 10-1 /4x4361056 1 0-3/83x36890 5-3/8x4x36655 5-1/23x36540 5-1/2x4x361110 1 0-3/324x48885 5-1 /8x4x48500 5-3/16448600 5-1 /4x4x48645 HARD MAPLE 1 4 83/6 36 3/6 3/8 3/634 1 2 IRCH DOWELS 18 316 14 516 36 93 80 48 50 86 66 36 Op 25 32 SPLVIIRCM4 1/64x12838 1132x12475 1116x12475 1l8x12496 S PLY3ICN4 3I32x12700 118x12775 3/16x12625 114x12625 3/Ox 12725 112x12900 GROOVED LG MOUNIS 12IvehaS 3/8x3/4/1/81AS 3/8x3/45/32/45 1/2x3/413/16/50 lIOxO175 118x12350 LONE STAR MODELS114x12550 Cont 48 Handling Charge pay UPS Add $400 COD $500 extra PP APO FPO 1623 S7tl St Lubbock TX 79412 States accept VISA MasterCard persona1 checks COD 6/% tan Tenas US carrency Mm wood order 01000 516Y3 Electric Connection Service has no new entries month does have some follow-up previous offering Way back May 1990 issue appeared name Jay Putt Jay wrote avail himself ECS hope ultimately establishing Electric club Long Island October 1990 issue described results establishment SEFLI Silent Electric Fliers Long Island seed group formed chartered Greg Poulos serving President Don Mott VP Jay Secretary other Larry Sribnick Mr SR Batteries himself Treasurer months mail brought very first SEFLI newsletterentifled Silents Please noit misspelledand first sentence first its seven pages acknowledges MA columnist seems SEFLI partly blaming column ECS start-up phenomenal growth fifty-two members Thats right52 What can say ECS has never brought criticism has brought several thank yous now Frankly friends takes lot magazine column piece form grow club takes good group people good leadership Indeed clubs never see column space kind well Nevertheless Im indeed very happy whatever contribution ECS may have made helping SEFLI form take off remarkable growth Im very anxious offer ECS individual group wanting connect others Electrically inclined Meantime best wishes folks SEFLI Readers LI area can contact Jay info 123 Sheep Pasture Rd Setauket New York 11733 Tel 516/689-6420 tell im Bob sent ya Some new Electric products worthy note have come along First up new kit Concept Models /6-scale Fleet Bipe intended Astro 40 geared systems new kit produces 6-lb 10oz 56-in model looks truly great can see what mean referring April 1990 issue featured photos prototype under development Some readers may realize Concept has 14-scale wet-powered Fleet out number years new Electric kit includes information wet power Continued page 156 June 1991 39 WE ARE SHOOTING DOWN HIGH BALSA PRICES WITH SUPER QUALITY Satisfaction Guaranteed Direct Only CUSTOM CUT CONTEST BALSA Sheets Piece ed Close Tolerances AAA Grade Dried ped 100% BALSA HOT LINE Call 886 745 6394 10am 6pm Central Time Bill Kunert Mansfield Ohio built Aerodrome Models Cirrus Moth kit powered geared 40 turning 13 x 6 24 1500 mAh SCRs Jomar SC-4 does power allocation Bill says plane flies really great about seven minutes despite its nine-pound gross weight 245-oz wing loading Plane fully rigged watch craft settle Reduce throttle after plane ground rolling along Coming stop hardest part Steer rudder maintain heading directly wind until plane comes full stop tail comes down angle attack wings will above stall angle creating lots drag loss directional stability Pilots full-size airplane would suddenly apply full up elevator point gun engine dig tail skid sod Since thats practical model must rely headwind propwash aid rudder steering Dont let frighten worst can happen says bigger better applications easily interchange 20 Cubic Inch engine A&M Aircraft size power get phenomenal 5x5x5 3 lbs little guy puts out 4 r 8000 horsepower mere $300 Gas $275 Glow Call tax today order Suggested Propeller Sizes 18x8 18x6-10 l8xlO18x8x14 20x6-10 plane will flip over its back speed low point damage unlikely prettiest maneuver touch go Its slow floating glide gentle touchdown long ground roll graceful lift-off have character thats unique old biplanes Youll hear people say goes real airplane Im happy tell qualified 1990 Scalemasters 54C building flying model gives much pleasure its given project will have success Please write care Model Aviation tell about adventures Ill respond letter need help Ill answer iWThzWizLttiii-wm m iwia lesa mwffla GAS IIIdILVfr7H htHHmQ New Generahon 20 Cubic Inch A&M Aircraft Sachs Dolmar buy A&M Aircraft youre buying best Plus Sales tax applicable Free freight pre-pa d orders check money order A&MAiujwr INC 428McArthu So e 02 Ca TX75007 214/242464 Fax2l4/242 1378 questions best canE RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 39 conversionalthough cant imagine anyone would want Anyway Electric Fleet lists $9995 Romey Bukolt Mr Concept himself tells can buy em local hobby shop mail order providers like Tower direct Concept 2906 Grandview Blvd Madison Wisconsin 53713 lamenting lack large Electric kits can now experience some relief regard Im now trying decide just can schedule kit bench Next John Sermos Sermos Connectors recently showed some new things hes got works item already available tool aid contact installation removal now-famous Sermos connectors device insertion/extraction tool lists $500 will have photo handy accessory near future John also has under development some new mounting accessories connectors studying two approaches mounting Sermos connectors models surface charger connector interface have some samples try out its still winter fly Incidentally may both interested surprised learn professionally John ice skating coach has over years helped young figure skating stars Electric meets popping up over Ill list some info have right Frank Korman President Dallas Electric Aircraft Fliers advises DEAF will hold its first Electric competition Sunday May 26 Eastfield Community College Dallas Texas strictly AMA events meet scheduled include No 610 No 618 past DEAF has held annual fun flys will again later year info early serious meet can contact CD Jack Hamilton 11216 Sesame St Dallas TX 75238 Tel 214/348-4669 Next up Lehigh Valley Radio Control Society Pennsylvania meet June 8 9 Ive attending LVRCS Electric meet several years great fun fly lots easygoing activity plenty prizes info can contact Ellis Grumer 321 Aurora St Phillipsburg New Jersey 08865 Tel 908/859-0969 June 29 30 dates ninth annual Electric RC Fly-In sponsored Puget Sound Electric Model Flyers Boeing Kent Space Center Field Kent Washington year PSEMF will offer prizes trophies Most Aerobatic Best Scale Longest Flight 156 Model Aviation THE MAGIC MAGNET BUILDER finest model building equipment manufactured 9/ Aadf0 4heiw hoi#.&Aw* Maauae4aw 4 aeaf A4sAwh/ dealer order direct 500A Magic Magnet Builder contains 16x48 Steel Base Plate 30 Magnets 10 stands $ 9450 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Auburn Washington 98001 Tel 206/8399157 Ben Almojuela 1941 6th Ave W Seattle Washington 98119 Tel 206/283-3407 July 20-21 weekend years seventh annual Mid America Electric Fly sponsored both Electric Flyers Only Inc Ann Arbor Falcons dual-club dual-day affair drew 75 pilots last year knowing way things Electric go grow guess can expect larger meet year field Saline Michigan near Ann Arbor gonna lots prizes fun can get needed details contacting Keith Shaw CD Ann Arbor Falcons Tel 313/9736309 Ken Myers CD Electric Flyers Only Tel 313/669-8124 Now its Electric meet per se Id like mention Vintage meet sponsored same LVRCS club discussed above scheduled June 22 23 Vintage meets RC designs published kitted prior December 31 1960the early days RC point Id like reference October 1990 column illustrates electrified Trixter Beaman RC design dating early Fifties also first-ever RC model point Vintage designs well suited Electric motivation todays pilots also flew days other wet means Im personally looking forward taking rudder-only escapement-controlled Beam maybe new electrified Esquire Galloping Ghost steering affair can get info meet Charles Yaindl 226 N Jordan St Allentown Pennsylvania 18102 Tel 215/432-2050 British Electric Flight Association newly formed organization aim encourage further aspects Electric model flight British Isles organization publishes official journalthe Electric Flight UKand welcomes input friends overseas info came way Dave Durnford editor journal welcome contact Dave 32 West Drayton Road Hillingdon Middlesex UB8 3LA Britainand tell im Bob sent ya Incidentally can subscribe journal 10 pounds sterling including air mail international money order equivalent accepted best wishes organization Incidentally Im trying interest Dave attending years KRC meet Well have wait see what happens Electric Installations continuing June 1991 157 BILL WINTERS R/C SPECIAL Bills latest design offers rock steady stability solid realistic flight performance Special design concept originated 1947 publicity Mechanics Illustrated 1948 over years has evolved optimized flyer new specially designed semi-symmetrical airfoil contributes smoothness response behavior aspects its air worthiness Special fully aerobatic yet offers broad spectrum performance speeds Optional flaps 4-5 channel radio 45-50 twocycle 46-60 four cycle 40-60 electric 61 span 642 sq area 5-6 lbs flying weight Diamond airfoil stabilizer FEATURES Tempered aluminum landing gear ABS molded cowl hardware package full size rolled plans photo illustrated step-by-step instructions windshield window material accurately machine die cut selected balsa spruce plywood flexible steel cable ailleron control IPAVEY675 TOWER LANE YSTEMS WEST CHESTER PA 19380 oRPORATIoN 25430-8645 t miniseries continues As mentioned above March installment brought quite few reader letters regarding error wiring diagram However article also brought some letters phone calls addressing other points recurring question concerned wire charge jacks battery voltage always present jack instead way Astro has supplied wiring harnesses namely charge jack connected battery arming switch Off First off can current what talking about please refer both corrected March diagram April issue sketch included month illustrates Astro harness preferred approach offers utility advantage opinion battery voltage during motor run readily accessible plugging voltmeter charge jack Ive used convenience number times over years some question whether battery problem addition Ive used handy battery access doing battery discharge test external load via same port Finally its very easy determine fuse likely blown since latter electrically positioned between jack battery Thus voltmeter will indicate nothing fuse open Anyway charging connectors shown recent columns sorts things easily done making up adapter cord Astro charge plug PN4029 end banana plugs whatever appropriate other end plug voltmeter Simple huh Finally reader addressing same topical area raised concerns about safety always-live charge jack corrected March approach As best can see noor no significant safety issues nine presently operational Electrics wired have tens Electrics past Ive no safety issue arise Id like comment offerings ongoing miniseries interest application choose very little Electric purely either right wrong much what what others driven personal preference Im hoping continue offer choices consideration selection modification time goes along reader did remind about old issuethat fusing installation includes BEG device refresh BEG Battery Eliminator Circuit literally means device eliminates need carrying airborne receiver battery BEG uses motor battery supply regulated 48 volts needed operate conventional receivers say BEG receiver relies entirely motor battery its power Such device designed shut down motor before motor battery gets low place receiver operation jeopardy course BEG idea works motor batteries having higher voltage needed receiverwhich case Electric systems available Clearly driving benefit saving radio battery weighta nice thing principle description should clear fuse located motor battery lead BEG installation should fail blow reason receiver operation would also ceaseand bad news Therefore strongly encourage wiring installations include fuse located electrically right after motor battery also advise caution BEG installations unique risk reason never use BEG insist both having system fuse safety losing radio control gladly pay price namely carrying extra two ounces weight associated 250-mAh receiver battery pack things life necessitate compromise Incidentally receiver packs 250-mAh Challenger holds club record durationseveral minutes past hourand landed 59% capacity remaining So dont accept packs too small Let close asking 158 Model Aviation less pise twa magaznes can own cenxehensive docwnent what RO Soarlig rdJstry has offer NSP Soarig Reterente Catalog rpesents two years research 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/06
Page Numbers: 38, 39, 156, 157, 158, 159
THE MARCH ISSUE opened nice errant piece artwork illustrating wiring diagram very own planes readers caught mistake reacted quickly pointing out and/or asking couldnt understand drawing Somehaving full faith meeven blamed folks Model Aviation set record straight error particular original sketch drew MA folks followed faithfully did final version showed wire charge jack going center switch terminals fact should have connected left outer terminals photo directly below drawing showed correct connections Anyway Letters section April issue shows corrected wiring diagram Now earth did draw very own work wrong dunno Sometimes miss Paul Sims Midwest City Oklahoma electrified Esquire Originally de signed 15-size wet power Paul used Leisure 05 seven 8006 turning 7 x 5 Plane will ROG Esquire Vintage de sign kitted Midwest mid-Fifties second RC ever used singlechannel vacuum-tube radio have new electrified coming along Gallop ing Ghost installation Details later col umn ARM lion SPDT Switch II Shown charge position TrJI~TrJ BatteryMotor Charge jack rear view WIRING HARNESS similar Astro discussed text charge jack connected Arming Switch must oft charge Compare alternative approach March/April issue Tamiya Connectors Motor Wiring harness similar Astro discussed text charge jack connected arming switch must Off charge Compare alternative approach March April issues landing too Im truly sorry caused Jay Putt man help several Long Island modelers got SEFLI off ground Now 52 members strong SEFLI has its own field newsletter Model Airtronics Eclipse nica kit Check out SEFLI story Jays address text anyone inconvenience thank wrote about Canadas Martin Irvine origi nal Heinkel 219 German night fighter 1943 Two LT5Os 12 gOOs Cox 6 x 4 props All-up weight 75 oz wing has 500 sq 57-in span Futaba moves aileron elevator Sommeraurer speed control All-wood construction cov ered silk dopesome fiberglass bottom Plane took first Sundays P1 lots Choice Awards 1990 KRC Electric Fly 38 Model Aviation Electrics Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19448 magnificent 1A2-scale 1929 Sikorsky S-38B biplane airliner Earl Brightbill Roawell Georgia plane powered two modified Leisure LT-50s quite finished Scene Chattahoochee River north Atlanta THIS MONTHS TOPICS 1 Errata March issue 2 Electric Connection Ser vice 3 dazzling SEFLI success story 4 New products 5 Upcoming meets 6 British Electric Flight As sociation 6 Electric installationsPart Six includes reader comment 1111 ~ A SHUTS 36 48 30 1/16x233 3/32 n 240 1/8x243 3/16n249 1/4n256 1/32337 1/20x337 1/16x3374931 3/32 x 3445837 l/8x3557445 3/16x3638455 1/4x3759851 5/16x387115 3/8x39012871 1/2x3114160 3/4x3170200 1/16x4587648 3/32x4729756 1/8x48210966 3/16x49612575 1/4x411513984 3/8x4170235144 1/2x4235273200 *IATCHEDSHEEIS43 3324 100 184 106 1184 20 144 13 BALSA STICKS 3648 1/16x1/410 1/16x3/811 1/161/215 3/32x1/412 3/323/813 3/32x1/217 1/8x1/809 1/8x1/41218 1/8x3/81319 1/8x1/21824 3/16x3/161219 3/163/81821 3/16x1/22231 1/481/41826 1/43/82128 1/4x1/22232 1/4x3/43445 1/4x14257 5/1685/162330 3/883/82939 3/8x1/23349 3/8x3/44458 3/8x15473 1/2o1/23855 1/2x3/44866 1/216082 5/885/85270 3/483/47598 w BALSA TWANGLES 36 141425 383630 121235 34 3445 1 158 BALSA PLANKS36 18190 182157 183219 14293 11123302 11/24398 22231 23338 24478 383518 384715 TAPERED SHEETS36 14205 14388 38269 38398 123130 LONE STAR EPOXY 9 oz LisI 999 5mm600 15 rn/n600 30 win600 serious modeler want performance LIGHT 4-6 LB WOOD36 1/32362 1/28362 1/19362 3/32324 1/9391 3/163105 1/43128 383158 103196 3/43300 13425 1/16496 3/3284119 1/64135 3/164157 1/44169 3/64268 1/24365 TRAILING EDGE 36 1/4132 8/161 1439 381 1/246 1/2270 INSTANT GLUE 1 oz Thick300 1 oz Thin300 2 oz Thick550 2 oz Thin550 must try 4-6 lb balsa * NEW * Hundreds new sizes accessories finishing materials Send #10 SASE latest catalog SPR4JCE STICKS 3648 1/9 1/61725 1/6 142026 16 3/62232 3/16 2838 1/4 143450 1/4 3184055 14 1/24565 3/883/84969 3/61/26077 1/28 1/26689 1/23/47597 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 36 3/8 3/847 1/21/264 34 83461 LITEPLY48 BASSWOOD48 3/153/1626 3/161/430 3/163/639 3/161/246 3/183/468 1/41/442 1/43/649 1/43460 3/83/660 3/61230 3/83/480 121/290 123/4100 BUNDLE DIALS 20-1/1 6x3x36699 20-1/1 6x4x36 1035 20-3/32x336875 1 5-3/324x36955 15-1 /8x3x36750 10-1 /84x36695 15-3/16x3x36940 10-3/16x436835 10-1/4x336655 10-1 /4x4361056 1 0-3/83x36890 5-3/8x4x36655 5-1/23x36540 5-1/2x4x361110 1 0-3/324x48885 5-1 /8x4x48500 5-3/16448600 5-1 /4x4x48645 HARD MAPLE 1 4 83/6 36 3/6 3/8 3/634 1 2 IRCH DOWELS 18 316 14 516 36 93 80 48 50 86 66 36 Op 25 32 SPLVIIRCM4 1/64x12838 1132x12475 1116x12475 1l8x12496 S PLY3ICN4 3I32x12700 118x12775 3/16x12625 114x12625 3/Ox 12725 112x12900 GROOVED LG MOUNIS 12IvehaS 3/8x3/4/1/81AS 3/8x3/45/32/45 1/2x3/413/16/50 lIOxO175 118x12350 LONE STAR MODELS114x12550 Cont 48 Handling Charge pay UPS Add $400 COD $500 extra PP APO FPO 1623 S7tl St Lubbock TX 79412 States accept VISA MasterCard persona1 checks COD 6/% tan Tenas US carrency Mm wood order 01000 516Y3 Electric Connection Service has no new entries month does have some follow-up previous offering Way back May 1990 issue appeared name Jay Putt Jay wrote avail himself ECS hope ultimately establishing Electric club Long Island October 1990 issue described results establishment SEFLI Silent Electric Fliers Long Island seed group formed chartered Greg Poulos serving President Don Mott VP Jay Secretary other Larry Sribnick Mr SR Batteries himself Treasurer months mail brought very first SEFLI newsletterentifled Silents Please noit misspelledand first sentence first its seven pages acknowledges MA columnist seems SEFLI partly blaming column ECS start-up phenomenal growth fifty-two members Thats right52 What can say ECS has never brought criticism has brought several thank yous now Frankly friends takes lot magazine column piece form grow club takes good group people good leadership Indeed clubs never see column space kind well Nevertheless Im indeed very happy whatever contribution ECS may have made helping SEFLI form take off remarkable growth Im very anxious offer ECS individual group wanting connect others Electrically inclined Meantime best wishes folks SEFLI Readers LI area can contact Jay info 123 Sheep Pasture Rd Setauket New York 11733 Tel 516/689-6420 tell im Bob sent ya Some new Electric products worthy note have come along First up new kit Concept Models /6-scale Fleet Bipe intended Astro 40 geared systems new kit produces 6-lb 10oz 56-in model looks truly great can see what mean referring April 1990 issue featured photos prototype under development Some readers may realize Concept has 14-scale wet-powered Fleet out number years new Electric kit includes information wet power Continued page 156 June 1991 39 WE ARE SHOOTING DOWN HIGH BALSA PRICES WITH SUPER QUALITY Satisfaction Guaranteed Direct Only CUSTOM CUT CONTEST BALSA Sheets Piece ed Close Tolerances AAA Grade Dried ped 100% BALSA HOT LINE Call 886 745 6394 10am 6pm Central Time Bill Kunert Mansfield Ohio built Aerodrome Models Cirrus Moth kit powered geared 40 turning 13 x 6 24 1500 mAh SCRs Jomar SC-4 does power allocation Bill says plane flies really great about seven minutes despite its nine-pound gross weight 245-oz wing loading Plane fully rigged watch craft settle Reduce throttle after plane ground rolling along Coming stop hardest part Steer rudder maintain heading directly wind until plane comes full stop tail comes down angle attack wings will above stall angle creating lots drag loss directional stability Pilots full-size airplane would suddenly apply full up elevator point gun engine dig tail skid sod Since thats practical model must rely headwind propwash aid rudder steering Dont let frighten worst can happen says bigger better applications easily interchange 20 Cubic Inch engine A&M Aircraft size power get phenomenal 5x5x5 3 lbs little guy puts out 4 r 8000 horsepower mere $300 Gas $275 Glow Call tax today order Suggested Propeller Sizes 18x8 18x6-10 l8xlO18x8x14 20x6-10 plane will flip over its back speed low point damage unlikely prettiest maneuver touch go Its slow floating glide gentle touchdown long ground roll graceful lift-off have character thats unique old biplanes Youll hear people say goes real airplane Im happy tell qualified 1990 Scalemasters 54C building flying model gives much pleasure its given project will have success Please write care Model Aviation tell about adventures Ill respond letter need help Ill answer iWThzWizLttiii-wm m iwia lesa mwffla GAS IIIdILVfr7H htHHmQ New Generahon 20 Cubic Inch A&M Aircraft Sachs Dolmar buy A&M Aircraft youre buying best Plus Sales tax applicable Free freight pre-pa d orders check money order A&MAiujwr INC 428McArthu So e 02 Ca TX75007 214/242464 Fax2l4/242 1378 questions best canE RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 39 conversionalthough cant imagine anyone would want Anyway Electric Fleet lists $9995 Romey Bukolt Mr Concept himself tells can buy em local hobby shop mail order providers like Tower direct Concept 2906 Grandview Blvd Madison Wisconsin 53713 lamenting lack large Electric kits can now experience some relief regard Im now trying decide just can schedule kit bench Next John Sermos Sermos Connectors recently showed some new things hes got works item already available tool aid contact installation removal now-famous Sermos connectors device insertion/extraction tool lists $500 will have photo handy accessory near future John also has under development some new mounting accessories connectors studying two approaches mounting Sermos connectors models surface charger connector interface have some samples try out its still winter fly Incidentally may both interested surprised learn professionally John ice skating coach has over years helped young figure skating stars Electric meets popping up over Ill list some info have right Frank Korman President Dallas Electric Aircraft Fliers advises DEAF will hold its first Electric competition Sunday May 26 Eastfield Community College Dallas Texas strictly AMA events meet scheduled include No 610 No 618 past DEAF has held annual fun flys will again later year info early serious meet can contact CD Jack Hamilton 11216 Sesame St Dallas TX 75238 Tel 214/348-4669 Next up Lehigh Valley Radio Control Society Pennsylvania meet June 8 9 Ive attending LVRCS Electric meet several years great fun fly lots easygoing activity plenty prizes info can contact Ellis Grumer 321 Aurora St Phillipsburg New Jersey 08865 Tel 908/859-0969 June 29 30 dates ninth annual Electric RC Fly-In sponsored Puget Sound Electric Model Flyers Boeing Kent Space Center Field Kent Washington year PSEMF will offer prizes trophies Most Aerobatic Best Scale Longest Flight 156 Model Aviation THE MAGIC MAGNET BUILDER finest model building equipment manufactured 9/ Aadf0 4heiw hoi#.&Aw* Maauae4aw 4 aeaf A4sAwh/ dealer order direct 500A Magic Magnet Builder contains 16x48 Steel Base Plate 30 Magnets 10 stands $ 9450 500B Master Magic Magnet Builder contains 16 x 48 Steel base plate 60 Magnets 10 stands 10 Vert press 10 steps 10 rib holders 40 sets nuts & bolts$16895 503B Base Plate Extension 16x 16 Steel Base plate building giants$ 2695 501A Unassembled Magnets 10 pak$ 1195 SOiB Assembled Magnets 10 pak$2200 502 Stands 10 uprights primarily doe fuselage assy$ 950 504 Vertical press 5 pak holding spars leading trailing edges position$ 995 505 Steps 5 pack adjustable leading & trailing edge positioning$ 995 506 Rib Holder 10 pak Use magnet building faster$ 995 507 R&R rool Magnet Mover$ 1 75 J LIND COMPANY 3151 Caravelle Dr. Lake Havasu City AZ 86403 1453-7970 L Send self addressed Stamped envelope tor catalog products M/C sa accepted K Smaller Better K Most Impressive plus other Special Achievement awards Beyond will separate categories AMA event No 607 Best Multi-Motor will definitely want get info since quite few channels available use full details please contact Bernard Cawley 29838 48th Ave S Auburn Washington 98001 Tel 206/8399157 Ben Almojuela 1941 6th Ave W Seattle Washington 98119 Tel 206/283-3407 July 20-21 weekend years seventh annual Mid America Electric Fly sponsored both Electric Flyers Only Inc Ann Arbor Falcons dual-club dual-day affair drew 75 pilots last year knowing way things Electric go grow guess can expect larger meet year field Saline Michigan near Ann Arbor gonna lots prizes fun can get needed details contacting Keith Shaw CD Ann Arbor Falcons Tel 313/9736309 Ken Myers CD Electric Flyers Only Tel 313/669-8124 Now its Electric meet per se Id like mention Vintage meet sponsored same LVRCS club discussed above scheduled June 22 23 Vintage meets RC designs published kitted prior December 31 1960the early days RC point Id like reference October 1990 column illustrates electrified Trixter Beaman RC design dating early Fifties also first-ever RC model point Vintage designs well suited Electric motivation todays pilots also flew days other wet means Im personally looking forward taking rudder-only escapement-controlled Beam maybe new electrified Esquire Galloping Ghost steering affair can get info meet Charles Yaindl 226 N Jordan St Allentown Pennsylvania 18102 Tel 215/432-2050 British Electric Flight Association newly formed organization aim encourage further aspects Electric model flight British Isles organization publishes official journalthe Electric Flight UKand welcomes input friends overseas info came way Dave Durnford editor journal welcome contact Dave 32 West Drayton Road Hillingdon Middlesex UB8 3LA Britainand tell im Bob sent ya Incidentally can subscribe journal 10 pounds sterling including air mail international money order equivalent accepted best wishes organization Incidentally Im trying interest Dave attending years KRC meet Well have wait see what happens Electric Installations continuing June 1991 157 BILL WINTERS R/C SPECIAL Bills latest design offers rock steady stability solid realistic flight performance Special design concept originated 1947 publicity Mechanics Illustrated 1948 over years has evolved optimized flyer new specially designed semi-symmetrical airfoil contributes smoothness response behavior aspects its air worthiness Special fully aerobatic yet offers broad spectrum performance speeds Optional flaps 4-5 channel radio 45-50 twocycle 46-60 four cycle 40-60 electric 61 span 642 sq area 5-6 lbs flying weight Diamond airfoil stabilizer FEATURES Tempered aluminum landing gear ABS molded cowl hardware package full size rolled plans photo illustrated step-by-step instructions windshield window material accurately machine die cut selected balsa spruce plywood flexible steel cable ailleron control IPAVEY675 TOWER LANE YSTEMS WEST CHESTER PA 19380 oRPORATIoN 25430-8645 t miniseries continues As mentioned above March installment brought quite few reader letters regarding error wiring diagram However article also brought some letters phone calls addressing other points recurring question concerned wire charge jacks battery voltage always present jack instead way Astro has supplied wiring harnesses namely charge jack connected battery arming switch Off First off can current what talking about please refer both corrected March diagram April issue sketch included month illustrates Astro harness preferred approach offers utility advantage opinion battery voltage during motor run readily accessible plugging voltmeter charge jack Ive used convenience number times over years some question whether battery problem addition Ive used handy battery access doing battery discharge test external load via same port Finally its very easy determine fuse likely blown since latter electrically positioned between jack battery Thus voltmeter will indicate nothing fuse open Anyway charging connectors shown recent columns sorts things easily done making up adapter cord Astro charge plug PN4029 end banana plugs whatever appropriate other end plug voltmeter Simple huh Finally reader addressing same topical area raised concerns about safety always-live charge jack corrected March approach As best can see noor no significant safety issues nine presently operational Electrics wired have tens Electrics past Ive no safety issue arise Id like comment offerings ongoing miniseries interest application choose very little Electric purely either right wrong much what what others driven personal preference Im hoping continue offer choices consideration selection modification time goes along reader did remind about old issuethat fusing installation includes BEG device refresh BEG Battery Eliminator Circuit literally means device eliminates need carrying airborne receiver battery BEG uses motor battery supply regulated 48 volts needed operate conventional receivers say BEG receiver relies entirely motor battery its power Such device designed shut down motor before motor battery gets low place receiver operation jeopardy course BEG idea works motor batteries having higher voltage needed receiverwhich case Electric systems available Clearly driving benefit saving radio battery weighta nice thing principle description should clear fuse located motor battery lead BEG installation should fail blow reason receiver operation would also ceaseand bad news Therefore strongly encourage wiring installations include fuse located electrically right after motor battery also advise caution BEG installations unique risk reason never use BEG insist both having system fuse safety losing radio control gladly pay price namely carrying extra two ounces weight associated 250-mAh receiver battery pack things life necessitate compromise Incidentally receiver packs 250-mAh Challenger holds club record durationseveral minutes past hourand landed 59% capacity remaining So dont accept packs too small Let close asking 158 Model Aviation less pise twa magaznes can own cenxehensive docwnent what RO Soarlig rdJstry has offer NSP Soarig Reterente Catalog rpesents two years research effat PeoAetoIdustiatffie199O catalog best nvesbiient ever made ii sport 1991 catalog bigger betted ceder yot NSP RC Soarig Reference Catak send check meney order $5fl0 NSP 100 pages product information Articles Reviews specs Fully Illustrated est catalog RC Soaring complete re-do 1990s catalog A must-have reference Pace5OO GRAPHICS line stripes numbers letters stars & trimsheets individually die cut fuel resistant other Micro-thin too Red white yellow blue & black 420 Babylon Rd Horsham PA J L 19044 USA L7 Quality kit SALE $9995 LIST $ 13Y5 SALE LIST 119~ SALE $7995 LIST 1 495 SALE $7995 LIST 114~ Ask izo see liz aiz local dealer available order direct CARDEN 1731 NW Madrid Way Boca Raton FL 33432 Call Anyf line 367-7744 Free Cafalog MasterCard VISA Accepted L4TNES MILLS METALS BOOKS PRECISION INSTRUMENTS COMPLETE CSTMLOC $2 00 1OOOs items CAMPIEU7DDLS CD Sprroo1A Oh 05505 COMPACT513 3228560 Obechi Large Sheets Please call 415 462-0672 send SASE 850 Concord Street Pleasanton CA 94566 may write questions kindly enclose SASE letter Till next month happy quiet-powered landings everyoneD RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued page 41 hold fuselage wing place attached small hooks sides supports form-fitting side brackets made wall paneling have x A inch wing saddle tape protect cars interior used thin cardboard make templates fit cars sides traced templates paneling biggest hits recent years Pattern circuit APC props Its amazing quickly reputation popularity has spread started using year ago just after color change cream dark gray design first used B-b followed C-2 myriad design improvements has now progressed production 12- 13- 14-inch propellers big dog engines success APC props well earned no small part success due reasonable price availability can get good hobby shop long ago sport fliers discovered APC propellefs fliers club use APC sport props priced about third what competition counterparts go Its great see good products become successful RC modeling Tru Turn spinners made grade few years ago now APC props have done too I dont know what world events will occurring read war against Iraq just ended written cant begin tell proud am participation liberation Kuwait As sat watching announcement cease fire overcome emotion afraid wife would ask what wrong because wouldnt have able answer finally got rid shame Vietnam Americans can proud again believe understand thatFVPE RC Giant Scale/de Vries Continued page 43 cutter has cut stab/elevator 2 lb blue foam plans cutting outer removable wing panels using variety airfoil sections Theyll fiberglassed using bag technique Hell use set gives him stable flight Art still figures fixed gear modelat least its first incarnation Rope goes retracts fascinated Wacos theres new organization people restore fly real thing Larry Ladd told about International Waco Association sent copy quarterly magazine Larry will writing Waco model column magazine indicated hed like input us build Waco bunch great Giant Scale Waco drawings out lot models have built youve built send photo three Larry S Ladd 6547 St Marys Road Floyds Knobs Indiana 47119 Bill Hannan has fact Peanuts & Pistachios Volume 1 reprinted scale modelers missed first time around Its full Bills great drawings obscure birds three-view form Most would make great Giant Scale models enlarged Contact Bill PO Box 210 Magalia California 95954 $695 plus $200 P&H youve fascinated monstrous airplane pictured RCD ads manufacture Bullet Proof RC receivers servo packs isnt just artists creation aircraft pictured Kalinin K-7 1929 Russian bomber seven-engined bird fascinates youll happy know three-views photographs Skyways No 17 January 1991 Check Leo Opdycke 15 Crescent Rd Poughkeepsie New York 12601 become member great World War Aeroplane Inc publishes both WW Aero Journal Early Airplane well Skyways SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT NEW STARHAWK BIPLANE NEW MISS STARHAWK POSTER See your Starhawk Dealer details write Thorpe Engineering Corporation 1715 E Fairfield Mesa 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/06
Page Numbers: 38, 39, 156, 157, 158, 159
THE MARCH ISSUE opened nice errant piece artwork illustrating wiring diagram very own planes readers caught mistake reacted quickly pointing out and/or asking couldnt understand drawing Somehaving full faith meeven blamed folks Model Aviation set record straight error particular original sketch drew MA folks followed faithfully did final version showed wire charge jack going center switch terminals fact should have connected left outer terminals photo directly below drawing showed correct connections Anyway Letters section April issue shows corrected wiring diagram Now earth did draw very own work wrong dunno Sometimes miss Paul Sims Midwest City Oklahoma electrified Esquire Originally de signed 15-size wet power Paul used Leisure 05 seven 8006 turning 7 x 5 Plane will ROG Esquire Vintage de sign kitted Midwest mid-Fifties second RC ever used singlechannel vacuum-tube radio have new electrified coming along Gallop ing Ghost installation Details later col umn ARM lion SPDT Switch II Shown charge position TrJI~TrJ BatteryMotor Charge jack rear view WIRING HARNESS similar Astro discussed text charge jack connected Arming Switch must oft charge Compare alternative approach March/April issue Tamiya Connectors Motor Wiring harness similar Astro discussed text charge jack connected arming switch must Off charge Compare alternative approach March April issues landing too Im truly sorry caused Jay Putt man help several Long Island modelers got SEFLI off ground Now 52 members strong SEFLI has its own field newsletter Model Airtronics Eclipse nica kit Check out SEFLI story Jays address text anyone inconvenience thank wrote about Canadas Martin Irvine origi nal Heinkel 219 German night fighter 1943 Two LT5Os 12 gOOs Cox 6 x 4 props All-up weight 75 oz wing has 500 sq 57-in span Futaba moves aileron elevator Sommeraurer speed control All-wood construction cov ered silk dopesome fiberglass bottom Plane took first Sundays P1 lots Choice Awards 1990 KRC Electric Fly 38 Model Aviation Electrics Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19448 magnificent 1A2-scale 1929 Sikorsky S-38B biplane airliner Earl Brightbill Roawell Georgia plane powered two modified Leisure LT-50s quite finished Scene Chattahoochee River north Atlanta THIS MONTHS TOPICS 1 Errata March issue 2 Electric Connection Ser vice 3 dazzling SEFLI success story 4 New products 5 Upcoming meets 6 British Electric Flight As sociation 6 Electric installationsPart Six includes reader comment 1111 ~ A SHUTS 36 48 30 1/16x233 3/32 n 240 1/8x243 3/16n249 1/4n256 1/32337 1/20x337 1/16x3374931 3/32 x 3445837 l/8x3557445 3/16x3638455 1/4x3759851 5/16x387115 3/8x39012871 1/2x3114160 3/4x3170200 1/16x4587648 3/32x4729756 1/8x48210966 3/16x49612575 1/4x411513984 3/8x4170235144 1/2x4235273200 *IATCHEDSHEEIS43 3324 100 184 106 1184 20 144 13 BALSA STICKS 3648 1/16x1/410 1/16x3/811 1/161/215 3/32x1/412 3/323/813 3/32x1/217 1/8x1/809 1/8x1/41218 1/8x3/81319 1/8x1/21824 3/16x3/161219 3/163/81821 3/16x1/22231 1/481/41826 1/43/82128 1/4x1/22232 1/4x3/43445 1/4x14257 5/1685/162330 3/883/82939 3/8x1/23349 3/8x3/44458 3/8x15473 1/2o1/23855 1/2x3/44866 1/216082 5/885/85270 3/483/47598 w BALSA TWANGLES 36 141425 383630 121235 34 3445 1 158 BALSA PLANKS36 18190 182157 183219 14293 11123302 11/24398 22231 23338 24478 383518 384715 TAPERED SHEETS36 14205 14388 38269 38398 123130 LONE STAR EPOXY 9 oz LisI 999 5mm600 15 rn/n600 30 win600 serious modeler want performance LIGHT 4-6 LB WOOD36 1/32362 1/28362 1/19362 3/32324 1/9391 3/163105 1/43128 383158 103196 3/43300 13425 1/16496 3/3284119 1/64135 3/164157 1/44169 3/64268 1/24365 TRAILING EDGE 36 1/4132 8/161 1439 381 1/246 1/2270 INSTANT GLUE 1 oz Thick300 1 oz Thin300 2 oz Thick550 2 oz Thin550 must try 4-6 lb balsa * NEW * Hundreds new sizes accessories finishing materials Send #10 SASE latest catalog SPR4JCE STICKS 3648 1/9 1/61725 1/6 142026 16 3/62232 3/16 2838 1/4 143450 1/4 3184055 14 1/24565 3/883/84969 3/61/26077 1/28 1/26689 1/23/47597 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 36 3/8 3/847 1/21/264 34 83461 LITEPLY48 BASSWOOD48 3/153/1626 3/161/430 3/163/639 3/161/246 3/183/468 1/41/442 1/43/649 1/43460 3/83/660 3/61230 3/83/480 121/290 123/4100 BUNDLE DIALS 20-1/1 6x3x36699 20-1/1 6x4x36 1035 20-3/32x336875 1 5-3/324x36955 15-1 /8x3x36750 10-1 /84x36695 15-3/16x3x36940 10-3/16x436835 10-1/4x336655 10-1 /4x4361056 1 0-3/83x36890 5-3/8x4x36655 5-1/23x36540 5-1/2x4x361110 1 0-3/324x48885 5-1 /8x4x48500 5-3/16448600 5-1 /4x4x48645 HARD MAPLE 1 4 83/6 36 3/6 3/8 3/634 1 2 IRCH DOWELS 18 316 14 516 36 93 80 48 50 86 66 36 Op 25 32 SPLVIIRCM4 1/64x12838 1132x12475 1116x12475 1l8x12496 S PLY3ICN4 3I32x12700 118x12775 3/16x12625 114x12625 3/Ox 12725 112x12900 GROOVED LG MOUNIS 12IvehaS 3/8x3/4/1/81AS 3/8x3/45/32/45 1/2x3/413/16/50 lIOxO175 118x12350 LONE STAR MODELS114x12550 Cont 48 Handling Charge pay UPS Add $400 COD $500 extra PP APO FPO 1623 S7tl St Lubbock TX 79412 States accept VISA MasterCard persona1 checks COD 6/% tan Tenas US carrency Mm wood order 01000 516Y3 Electric Connection Service has no new entries month does have some follow-up previous offering Way back May 1990 issue appeared name Jay Putt Jay wrote avail himself ECS hope ultimately establishing Electric club Long Island October 1990 issue described results establishment SEFLI Silent Electric Fliers Long Island seed group formed chartered Greg Poulos serving President Don Mott VP Jay Secretary other Larry Sribnick Mr SR Batteries himself Treasurer months mail brought very first SEFLI newsletterentifled Silents Please noit misspelledand first sentence first its seven pages acknowledges MA columnist seems SEFLI partly blaming column ECS start-up phenomenal growth fifty-two members Thats right52 What can say ECS has never brought criticism has brought several thank yous now Frankly friends takes lot magazine column piece form grow club takes good group people good leadership Indeed clubs never see column space kind well Nevertheless Im indeed very happy whatever contribution ECS may have made helping SEFLI form take off remarkable growth Im very anxious offer ECS individual group wanting connect others Electrically inclined Meantime best wishes folks SEFLI Readers LI area can contact Jay info 123 Sheep Pasture Rd Setauket New York 11733 Tel 516/689-6420 tell im Bob sent ya Some new Electric products worthy note have come along First up new kit Concept Models /6-scale Fleet Bipe intended Astro 40 geared systems new kit produces 6-lb 10oz 56-in model looks truly great can see what mean referring April 1990 issue featured photos prototype under development Some readers may realize Concept has 14-scale wet-powered Fleet out number years new Electric kit includes information wet power Continued page 156 June 1991 39 WE ARE SHOOTING DOWN HIGH BALSA PRICES WITH SUPER QUALITY Satisfaction Guaranteed Direct Only CUSTOM CUT CONTEST BALSA Sheets Piece ed Close Tolerances AAA Grade Dried ped 100% BALSA HOT LINE Call 886 745 6394 10am 6pm Central Time Bill Kunert Mansfield Ohio built Aerodrome Models Cirrus Moth kit powered geared 40 turning 13 x 6 24 1500 mAh SCRs Jomar SC-4 does power allocation Bill says plane flies really great about seven minutes despite its nine-pound gross weight 245-oz wing loading Plane fully rigged watch craft settle Reduce throttle after plane ground rolling along Coming stop hardest part Steer rudder maintain heading directly wind until plane comes full stop tail comes down angle attack wings will above stall angle creating lots drag loss directional stability Pilots full-size airplane would suddenly apply full up elevator point gun engine dig tail skid sod Since thats practical model must rely headwind propwash aid rudder steering Dont let frighten worst can happen says bigger better applications easily interchange 20 Cubic Inch engine A&M Aircraft size power get phenomenal 5x5x5 3 lbs little guy puts out 4 r 8000 horsepower mere $300 Gas $275 Glow Call tax today order Suggested Propeller Sizes 18x8 18x6-10 l8xlO18x8x14 20x6-10 plane will flip over its back speed low point damage unlikely prettiest maneuver touch go Its slow floating glide gentle touchdown long ground roll graceful lift-off have character thats unique old biplanes Youll hear people say goes real airplane Im happy tell qualified 1990 Scalemasters 54C building flying model gives much pleasure its given project will have success Please write care Model Aviation tell about adventures Ill respond letter need help Ill answer iWThzWizLttiii-wm m iwia lesa mwffla GAS IIIdILVfr7H htHHmQ New Generahon 20 Cubic Inch A&M Aircraft Sachs Dolmar buy A&M Aircraft youre buying best Plus Sales tax applicable Free freight pre-pa d orders check money order A&MAiujwr INC 428McArthu So e 02 Ca TX75007 214/242464 Fax2l4/242 1378 questions best canE RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 39 conversionalthough cant imagine anyone would want Anyway Electric Fleet lists $9995 Romey Bukolt Mr Concept himself tells can buy em local hobby shop mail order providers like Tower direct Concept 2906 Grandview Blvd Madison Wisconsin 53713 lamenting lack large Electric kits can now experience some relief regard Im now trying decide just can schedule kit bench Next John Sermos Sermos Connectors recently showed some new things hes got works item already available tool aid contact installation removal now-famous Sermos connectors device insertion/extraction tool lists $500 will have photo handy accessory near future John also has under development some new mounting accessories connectors studying two approaches mounting Sermos connectors models surface charger connector interface have some samples try out its still winter fly Incidentally may both interested surprised learn professionally John ice skating coach has over years helped young figure skating stars Electric meets popping up over Ill list some info have right Frank Korman President Dallas Electric Aircraft Fliers advises DEAF will hold its first Electric competition Sunday May 26 Eastfield Community College Dallas Texas strictly AMA events meet scheduled include No 610 No 618 past DEAF has held annual fun flys will again later year info early serious meet can contact CD Jack Hamilton 11216 Sesame St Dallas TX 75238 Tel 214/348-4669 Next up Lehigh Valley Radio Control Society Pennsylvania meet June 8 9 Ive attending LVRCS Electric meet several years great fun fly lots easygoing activity plenty prizes info can contact Ellis Grumer 321 Aurora St Phillipsburg New Jersey 08865 Tel 908/859-0969 June 29 30 dates ninth annual Electric RC Fly-In sponsored Puget Sound Electric Model Flyers Boeing Kent Space Center Field Kent Washington year PSEMF will offer prizes trophies Most Aerobatic Best Scale Longest Flight 156 Model Aviation THE MAGIC MAGNET BUILDER finest model building equipment manufactured 9/ Aadf0 4heiw hoi#.&Aw* Maauae4aw 4 aeaf A4sAwh/ dealer order direct 500A Magic Magnet Builder contains 16x48 Steel Base Plate 30 Magnets 10 stands $ 9450 500B Master Magic Magnet Builder contains 16 x 48 Steel base plate 60 Magnets 10 stands 10 Vert press 10 steps 10 rib holders 40 sets nuts & bolts$16895 503B Base Plate Extension 16x 16 Steel Base plate building giants$ 2695 501A Unassembled Magnets 10 pak$ 1195 SOiB Assembled Magnets 10 pak$2200 502 Stands 10 uprights primarily doe fuselage assy$ 950 504 Vertical press 5 pak holding spars leading trailing edges position$ 995 505 Steps 5 pack adjustable leading & trailing edge positioning$ 995 506 Rib Holder 10 pak Use magnet building faster$ 995 507 R&R rool Magnet Mover$ 1 75 J LIND COMPANY 3151 Caravelle Dr. Lake Havasu City AZ 86403 1453-7970 L Send self addressed Stamped envelope tor catalog products M/C sa accepted K Smaller Better K Most Impressive plus other Special Achievement awards Beyond will separate categories AMA event No 607 Best Multi-Motor will definitely want get info since quite few channels available use full details please contact Bernard Cawley 29838 48th Ave S Auburn Washington 98001 Tel 206/8399157 Ben Almojuela 1941 6th Ave W Seattle Washington 98119 Tel 206/283-3407 July 20-21 weekend years seventh annual Mid America Electric Fly sponsored both Electric Flyers Only Inc Ann Arbor Falcons dual-club dual-day affair drew 75 pilots last year knowing way things Electric go grow guess can expect larger meet year field Saline Michigan near Ann Arbor gonna lots prizes fun can get needed details contacting Keith Shaw CD Ann Arbor Falcons Tel 313/9736309 Ken Myers CD Electric Flyers Only Tel 313/669-8124 Now its Electric meet per se Id like mention Vintage meet sponsored same LVRCS club discussed above scheduled June 22 23 Vintage meets RC designs published kitted prior December 31 1960the early days RC point Id like reference October 1990 column illustrates electrified Trixter Beaman RC design dating early Fifties also first-ever RC model point Vintage designs well suited Electric motivation todays pilots also flew days other wet means Im personally looking forward taking rudder-only escapement-controlled Beam maybe new electrified Esquire Galloping Ghost steering affair can get info meet Charles Yaindl 226 N Jordan St Allentown Pennsylvania 18102 Tel 215/432-2050 British Electric Flight Association newly formed organization aim encourage further aspects Electric model flight British Isles organization publishes official journalthe Electric Flight UKand welcomes input friends overseas info came way Dave Durnford editor journal welcome contact Dave 32 West Drayton Road Hillingdon Middlesex UB8 3LA Britainand tell im Bob sent ya Incidentally can subscribe journal 10 pounds sterling including air mail international money order equivalent accepted best wishes organization Incidentally Im trying interest Dave attending years KRC meet Well have wait see what happens Electric Installations continuing June 1991 157 BILL WINTERS R/C SPECIAL Bills latest design offers rock steady stability solid realistic flight performance Special design concept originated 1947 publicity Mechanics Illustrated 1948 over years has evolved optimized flyer new specially designed semi-symmetrical airfoil contributes smoothness response behavior aspects its air worthiness Special fully aerobatic yet offers broad spectrum performance speeds Optional flaps 4-5 channel radio 45-50 twocycle 46-60 four cycle 40-60 electric 61 span 642 sq area 5-6 lbs flying weight Diamond airfoil stabilizer FEATURES Tempered aluminum landing gear ABS molded cowl hardware package full size rolled plans photo illustrated step-by-step instructions windshield window material accurately machine die cut selected balsa spruce plywood flexible steel cable ailleron control IPAVEY675 TOWER LANE YSTEMS WEST CHESTER PA 19380 oRPORATIoN 25430-8645 t miniseries continues As mentioned above March installment brought quite few reader letters regarding error wiring diagram However article also brought some letters phone calls addressing other points recurring question concerned wire charge jacks battery voltage always present jack instead way Astro has supplied wiring harnesses namely charge jack connected battery arming switch Off First off can current what talking about please refer both corrected March diagram April issue sketch included month illustrates Astro harness preferred approach offers utility advantage opinion battery voltage during motor run readily accessible plugging voltmeter charge jack Ive used convenience number times over years some question whether battery problem addition Ive used handy battery access doing battery discharge test external load via same port Finally its very easy determine fuse likely blown since latter electrically positioned between jack battery Thus voltmeter will indicate nothing fuse open Anyway charging connectors shown recent columns sorts things easily done making up adapter cord Astro charge plug PN4029 end banana plugs whatever appropriate other end plug voltmeter Simple huh Finally reader addressing same topical area raised concerns about safety always-live charge jack corrected March approach As best can see noor no significant safety issues nine presently operational Electrics wired have tens Electrics past Ive no safety issue arise Id like comment offerings ongoing miniseries interest application choose very little Electric purely either right wrong much what what others driven personal preference Im hoping continue offer choices consideration selection modification time goes along reader did remind about old issuethat fusing installation includes BEG device refresh BEG Battery Eliminator Circuit literally means device eliminates need carrying airborne receiver battery BEG uses motor battery supply regulated 48 volts needed operate conventional receivers say BEG receiver relies entirely motor battery its power Such device designed shut down motor before motor battery gets low place receiver operation jeopardy course BEG idea works motor batteries having higher voltage needed receiverwhich case Electric systems available Clearly driving benefit saving radio battery weighta nice thing principle description should clear fuse located motor battery lead BEG installation should fail blow reason receiver operation would also ceaseand bad news Therefore strongly encourage wiring installations include fuse located electrically right after motor battery also advise caution BEG installations unique risk reason never use BEG insist both having system fuse safety losing radio control gladly pay price namely carrying extra two ounces weight associated 250-mAh receiver battery pack things life necessitate compromise Incidentally receiver packs 250-mAh Challenger holds club record durationseveral minutes past hourand landed 59% capacity remaining So dont accept packs too small Let close asking 158 Model Aviation less pise twa magaznes can own cenxehensive docwnent what RO Soarlig rdJstry has offer NSP Soarig Reterente Catalog rpesents two years research effat PeoAetoIdustiatffie199O catalog best nvesbiient ever made ii sport 1991 catalog bigger betted ceder yot NSP RC Soarig Reference Catak send check meney order $5fl0 NSP 100 pages product information Articles Reviews specs Fully Illustrated est catalog RC Soaring complete re-do 1990s catalog A must-have reference Pace5OO GRAPHICS line stripes numbers letters stars & trimsheets individually die cut fuel resistant other Micro-thin too Red white yellow blue & black 420 Babylon Rd Horsham PA J L 19044 USA L7 Quality kit SALE $9995 LIST $ 13Y5 SALE LIST 119~ SALE $7995 LIST 1 495 SALE $7995 LIST 114~ Ask izo see liz aiz local dealer available order direct CARDEN 1731 NW Madrid Way Boca Raton FL 33432 Call Anyf line 367-7744 Free Cafalog MasterCard VISA Accepted L4TNES MILLS METALS BOOKS PRECISION INSTRUMENTS COMPLETE CSTMLOC $2 00 1OOOs items CAMPIEU7DDLS CD Sprroo1A Oh 05505 COMPACT513 3228560 Obechi Large Sheets Please call 415 462-0672 send SASE 850 Concord Street Pleasanton CA 94566 may write questions kindly enclose SASE letter Till next month happy quiet-powered landings everyoneD RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued page 41 hold fuselage wing place attached small hooks sides supports form-fitting side brackets made wall paneling have x A inch wing saddle tape protect cars interior used thin cardboard make templates fit cars sides traced templates paneling biggest hits recent years Pattern circuit APC props Its amazing quickly reputation popularity has spread started using year ago just after color change cream dark gray design first used B-b followed C-2 myriad design improvements has now progressed production 12- 13- 14-inch propellers big dog engines success APC props well earned no small part success due reasonable price availability can get good hobby shop long ago sport fliers discovered APC propellefs fliers club use APC sport props priced about third what competition counterparts go Its great see good products become successful RC modeling Tru Turn spinners made grade few years ago now APC props have done too I dont know what world events will occurring read war against Iraq just ended written cant begin tell proud am participation liberation Kuwait As sat watching announcement cease fire overcome emotion afraid wife would ask what wrong because wouldnt have able answer finally got rid shame Vietnam Americans can proud again believe understand thatFVPE RC Giant Scale/de Vries Continued page 43 cutter has cut stab/elevator 2 lb blue foam plans cutting outer removable wing panels using variety airfoil sections Theyll fiberglassed using bag technique Hell use set gives him stable flight Art still figures fixed gear modelat least its first incarnation Rope goes retracts fascinated Wacos theres new organization people restore fly real thing Larry Ladd told about International Waco Association sent copy quarterly magazine Larry will writing Waco model column magazine indicated hed like input us build Waco bunch great Giant Scale Waco drawings out lot models have built youve built send photo three Larry S Ladd 6547 St Marys Road Floyds Knobs Indiana 47119 Bill Hannan has fact Peanuts & Pistachios Volume 1 reprinted scale modelers missed first time around Its full Bills great drawings obscure birds three-view form Most would make great Giant Scale models enlarged Contact Bill PO Box 210 Magalia California 95954 $695 plus $200 P&H youve fascinated monstrous airplane pictured RCD ads manufacture Bullet Proof RC receivers servo packs isnt just artists creation aircraft pictured Kalinin K-7 1929 Russian bomber seven-engined bird fascinates youll happy know three-views photographs Skyways No 17 January 1991 Check Leo Opdycke 15 Crescent Rd Poughkeepsie New York 12601 become member great World War Aeroplane Inc publishes both WW Aero Journal Early Airplane well Skyways SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT NEW STARHAWK BIPLANE NEW MISS STARHAWK POSTER See your Starhawk Dealer details write Thorpe Engineering Corporation 1715 E Fairfield Mesa AZ 85203 Poster $500 P&H Prepaid June 1991 159 THROW AWAY YOUR SOLDERING IRON! SOLDER IT san amaz ng new d scove yfn home repair hobby field Features new exclusive SOLDER PASTE TECHNOLOGY using handy syringes NO MESS NO WASTE Contains everything needed join two metals quickly simply either heat application match cigarette lighter butane torch included Perfect beginners experienced model-makers home repair amateurs professionals USE FOR ng electrical work Plumbingmake professional quality pipejoints RC models jewelry craftsplus $300 shipping handling Dept PO ERa 576 Armank NY i0504 Please allow 60 weeks fur delivery NY N,idnIs ave Sal, Ta Make money order check payable CHECK EM BOTH OUT BUILD YOUR OWN u VACUUM BAGGING SYSTEM EASILY ASSEMBLED FROM COMMON INEXPENSIVE PARTS HELPS YOU MAKE PERFECT COMPOSITE WINGS EVERY TIME WORKS WITH YOUR EXISTING MOLDS FOR FUSELAGES ETC CAN HANDLE SEVERAL PARTS AT ONCE SEND $1200 CHECK OR MO FOR PLANS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO K&M DESIGN RESOURCES PO BOX 5023 ESSEX JCT VT 05452
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/06
Page Numbers: 38, 39, 156, 157, 158, 159
THE MARCH ISSUE opened nice errant piece artwork illustrating wiring diagram very own planes readers caught mistake reacted quickly pointing out and/or asking couldnt understand drawing Somehaving full faith meeven blamed folks Model Aviation set record straight error particular original sketch drew MA folks followed faithfully did final version showed wire charge jack going center switch terminals fact should have connected left outer terminals photo directly below drawing showed correct connections Anyway Letters section April issue shows corrected wiring diagram Now earth did draw very own work wrong dunno Sometimes miss Paul Sims Midwest City Oklahoma electrified Esquire Originally de signed 15-size wet power Paul used Leisure 05 seven 8006 turning 7 x 5 Plane will ROG Esquire Vintage de sign kitted Midwest mid-Fifties second RC ever used singlechannel vacuum-tube radio have new electrified coming along Gallop ing Ghost installation Details later col umn ARM lion SPDT Switch II Shown charge position TrJI~TrJ BatteryMotor Charge jack rear view WIRING HARNESS similar Astro discussed text charge jack connected Arming Switch must oft charge Compare alternative approach March/April issue Tamiya Connectors Motor Wiring harness similar Astro discussed text charge jack connected arming switch must Off charge Compare alternative approach March April issues landing too Im truly sorry caused Jay Putt man help several Long Island modelers got SEFLI off ground Now 52 members strong SEFLI has its own field newsletter Model Airtronics Eclipse nica kit Check out SEFLI story Jays address text anyone inconvenience thank wrote about Canadas Martin Irvine origi nal Heinkel 219 German night fighter 1943 Two LT5Os 12 gOOs Cox 6 x 4 props All-up weight 75 oz wing has 500 sq 57-in span Futaba moves aileron elevator Sommeraurer speed control All-wood construction cov ered silk dopesome fiberglass bottom Plane took first Sundays P1 lots Choice Awards 1990 KRC Electric Fly 38 Model Aviation Electrics Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19448 magnificent 1A2-scale 1929 Sikorsky S-38B biplane airliner Earl Brightbill Roawell Georgia plane powered two modified Leisure LT-50s quite finished Scene Chattahoochee River north Atlanta THIS MONTHS TOPICS 1 Errata March issue 2 Electric Connection Ser vice 3 dazzling SEFLI success story 4 New products 5 Upcoming meets 6 British Electric Flight As sociation 6 Electric installationsPart Six includes reader comment 1111 ~ A SHUTS 36 48 30 1/16x233 3/32 n 240 1/8x243 3/16n249 1/4n256 1/32337 1/20x337 1/16x3374931 3/32 x 3445837 l/8x3557445 3/16x3638455 1/4x3759851 5/16x387115 3/8x39012871 1/2x3114160 3/4x3170200 1/16x4587648 3/32x4729756 1/8x48210966 3/16x49612575 1/4x411513984 3/8x4170235144 1/2x4235273200 *IATCHEDSHEEIS43 3324 100 184 106 1184 20 144 13 BALSA STICKS 3648 1/16x1/410 1/16x3/811 1/161/215 3/32x1/412 3/323/813 3/32x1/217 1/8x1/809 1/8x1/41218 1/8x3/81319 1/8x1/21824 3/16x3/161219 3/163/81821 3/16x1/22231 1/481/41826 1/43/82128 1/4x1/22232 1/4x3/43445 1/4x14257 5/1685/162330 3/883/82939 3/8x1/23349 3/8x3/44458 3/8x15473 1/2o1/23855 1/2x3/44866 1/216082 5/885/85270 3/483/47598 w BALSA TWANGLES 36 141425 383630 121235 34 3445 1 158 BALSA PLANKS36 18190 182157 183219 14293 11123302 11/24398 22231 23338 24478 383518 384715 TAPERED SHEETS36 14205 14388 38269 38398 123130 LONE STAR EPOXY 9 oz LisI 999 5mm600 15 rn/n600 30 win600 serious modeler want performance LIGHT 4-6 LB WOOD36 1/32362 1/28362 1/19362 3/32324 1/9391 3/163105 1/43128 383158 103196 3/43300 13425 1/16496 3/3284119 1/64135 3/164157 1/44169 3/64268 1/24365 TRAILING EDGE 36 1/4132 8/161 1439 381 1/246 1/2270 INSTANT GLUE 1 oz Thick300 1 oz Thin300 2 oz Thick550 2 oz Thin550 must try 4-6 lb balsa * NEW * Hundreds new sizes accessories finishing materials Send #10 SASE latest catalog SPR4JCE STICKS 3648 1/9 1/61725 1/6 142026 16 3/62232 3/16 2838 1/4 143450 1/4 3184055 14 1/24565 3/883/84969 3/61/26077 1/28 1/26689 1/23/47597 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 36 3/8 3/847 1/21/264 34 83461 LITEPLY48 BASSWOOD48 3/153/1626 3/161/430 3/163/639 3/161/246 3/183/468 1/41/442 1/43/649 1/43460 3/83/660 3/61230 3/83/480 121/290 123/4100 BUNDLE DIALS 20-1/1 6x3x36699 20-1/1 6x4x36 1035 20-3/32x336875 1 5-3/324x36955 15-1 /8x3x36750 10-1 /84x36695 15-3/16x3x36940 10-3/16x436835 10-1/4x336655 10-1 /4x4361056 1 0-3/83x36890 5-3/8x4x36655 5-1/23x36540 5-1/2x4x361110 1 0-3/324x48885 5-1 /8x4x48500 5-3/16448600 5-1 /4x4x48645 HARD MAPLE 1 4 83/6 36 3/6 3/8 3/634 1 2 IRCH DOWELS 18 316 14 516 36 93 80 48 50 86 66 36 Op 25 32 SPLVIIRCM4 1/64x12838 1132x12475 1116x12475 1l8x12496 S PLY3ICN4 3I32x12700 118x12775 3/16x12625 114x12625 3/Ox 12725 112x12900 GROOVED LG MOUNIS 12IvehaS 3/8x3/4/1/81AS 3/8x3/45/32/45 1/2x3/413/16/50 lIOxO175 118x12350 LONE STAR MODELS114x12550 Cont 48 Handling Charge pay UPS Add $400 COD $500 extra PP APO FPO 1623 S7tl St Lubbock TX 79412 States accept VISA MasterCard persona1 checks COD 6/% tan Tenas US carrency Mm wood order 01000 516Y3 Electric Connection Service has no new entries month does have some follow-up previous offering Way back May 1990 issue appeared name Jay Putt Jay wrote avail himself ECS hope ultimately establishing Electric club Long Island October 1990 issue described results establishment SEFLI Silent Electric Fliers Long Island seed group formed chartered Greg Poulos serving President Don Mott VP Jay Secretary other Larry Sribnick Mr SR Batteries himself Treasurer months mail brought very first SEFLI newsletterentifled Silents Please noit misspelledand first sentence first its seven pages acknowledges MA columnist seems SEFLI partly blaming column ECS start-up phenomenal growth fifty-two members Thats right52 What can say ECS has never brought criticism has brought several thank yous now Frankly friends takes lot magazine column piece form grow club takes good group people good leadership Indeed clubs never see column space kind well Nevertheless Im indeed very happy whatever contribution ECS may have made helping SEFLI form take off remarkable growth Im very anxious offer ECS individual group wanting connect others Electrically inclined Meantime best wishes folks SEFLI Readers LI area can contact Jay info 123 Sheep Pasture Rd Setauket New York 11733 Tel 516/689-6420 tell im Bob sent ya Some new Electric products worthy note have come along First up new kit Concept Models /6-scale Fleet Bipe intended Astro 40 geared systems new kit produces 6-lb 10oz 56-in model looks truly great can see what mean referring April 1990 issue featured photos prototype under development Some readers may realize Concept has 14-scale wet-powered Fleet out number years new Electric kit includes information wet power Continued page 156 June 1991 39 WE ARE SHOOTING DOWN HIGH BALSA PRICES WITH SUPER QUALITY Satisfaction Guaranteed Direct Only CUSTOM CUT CONTEST BALSA Sheets Piece ed Close Tolerances AAA Grade Dried ped 100% BALSA HOT LINE Call 886 745 6394 10am 6pm Central Time Bill Kunert Mansfield Ohio built Aerodrome Models Cirrus Moth kit powered geared 40 turning 13 x 6 24 1500 mAh SCRs Jomar SC-4 does power allocation Bill says plane flies really great about seven minutes despite its nine-pound gross weight 245-oz wing loading Plane fully rigged watch craft settle Reduce throttle after plane ground rolling along Coming stop hardest part Steer rudder maintain heading directly wind until plane comes full stop tail comes down angle attack wings will above stall angle creating lots drag loss directional stability Pilots full-size airplane would suddenly apply full up elevator point gun engine dig tail skid sod Since thats practical model must rely headwind propwash aid rudder steering Dont let frighten worst can happen says bigger better applications easily interchange 20 Cubic Inch engine A&M Aircraft size power get phenomenal 5x5x5 3 lbs little guy puts out 4 r 8000 horsepower mere $300 Gas $275 Glow Call tax today order Suggested Propeller Sizes 18x8 18x6-10 l8xlO18x8x14 20x6-10 plane will flip over its back speed low point damage unlikely prettiest maneuver touch go Its slow floating glide gentle touchdown long ground roll graceful lift-off have character thats unique old biplanes Youll hear people say goes real airplane Im happy tell qualified 1990 Scalemasters 54C building flying model gives much pleasure its given project will have success Please write care Model Aviation tell about adventures Ill respond letter need help Ill answer iWThzWizLttiii-wm m iwia lesa mwffla GAS IIIdILVfr7H htHHmQ New Generahon 20 Cubic Inch A&M Aircraft Sachs Dolmar buy A&M Aircraft youre buying best Plus Sales tax applicable Free freight pre-pa d orders check money order A&MAiujwr INC 428McArthu So e 02 Ca TX75007 214/242464 Fax2l4/242 1378 questions best canE RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 39 conversionalthough cant imagine anyone would want Anyway Electric Fleet lists $9995 Romey Bukolt Mr Concept himself tells can buy em local hobby shop mail order providers like Tower direct Concept 2906 Grandview Blvd Madison Wisconsin 53713 lamenting lack large Electric kits can now experience some relief regard Im now trying decide just can schedule kit bench Next John Sermos Sermos Connectors recently showed some new things hes got works item already available tool aid contact installation removal now-famous Sermos connectors device insertion/extraction tool lists $500 will have photo handy accessory near future John also has under development some new mounting accessories connectors studying two approaches mounting Sermos connectors models surface charger connector interface have some samples try out its still winter fly Incidentally may both interested surprised learn professionally John ice skating coach has over years helped young figure skating stars Electric meets popping up over Ill list some info have right Frank Korman President Dallas Electric Aircraft Fliers advises DEAF will hold its first Electric competition Sunday May 26 Eastfield Community College Dallas Texas strictly AMA events meet scheduled include No 610 No 618 past DEAF has held annual fun flys will again later year info early serious meet can contact CD Jack Hamilton 11216 Sesame St Dallas TX 75238 Tel 214/348-4669 Next up Lehigh Valley Radio Control Society Pennsylvania meet June 8 9 Ive attending LVRCS Electric meet several years great fun fly lots easygoing activity plenty prizes info can contact Ellis Grumer 321 Aurora St Phillipsburg New Jersey 08865 Tel 908/859-0969 June 29 30 dates ninth annual Electric RC Fly-In sponsored Puget Sound Electric Model Flyers Boeing Kent Space Center Field Kent Washington year PSEMF will offer prizes trophies Most Aerobatic Best Scale Longest Flight 156 Model Aviation THE MAGIC MAGNET BUILDER finest model building equipment manufactured 9/ Aadf0 4heiw hoi#.&Aw* Maauae4aw 4 aeaf A4sAwh/ dealer order direct 500A Magic Magnet Builder contains 16x48 Steel Base Plate 30 Magnets 10 stands $ 9450 500B Master Magic Magnet Builder contains 16 x 48 Steel base plate 60 Magnets 10 stands 10 Vert press 10 steps 10 rib holders 40 sets nuts & bolts$16895 503B Base Plate Extension 16x 16 Steel Base plate building giants$ 2695 501A Unassembled Magnets 10 pak$ 1195 SOiB Assembled Magnets 10 pak$2200 502 Stands 10 uprights primarily doe fuselage assy$ 950 504 Vertical press 5 pak holding spars leading trailing edges position$ 995 505 Steps 5 pack adjustable leading & trailing edge positioning$ 995 506 Rib Holder 10 pak Use magnet building faster$ 995 507 R&R rool Magnet Mover$ 1 75 J LIND COMPANY 3151 Caravelle Dr. Lake Havasu City AZ 86403 1453-7970 L Send self addressed Stamped envelope tor catalog products M/C sa accepted K Smaller Better K Most Impressive plus other Special Achievement awards Beyond will separate categories AMA event No 607 Best Multi-Motor will definitely want get info since quite few channels available use full details please contact Bernard Cawley 29838 48th Ave S Auburn Washington 98001 Tel 206/8399157 Ben Almojuela 1941 6th Ave W Seattle Washington 98119 Tel 206/283-3407 July 20-21 weekend years seventh annual Mid America Electric Fly sponsored both Electric Flyers Only Inc Ann Arbor Falcons dual-club dual-day affair drew 75 pilots last year knowing way things Electric go grow guess can expect larger meet year field Saline Michigan near Ann Arbor gonna lots prizes fun can get needed details contacting Keith Shaw CD Ann Arbor Falcons Tel 313/9736309 Ken Myers CD Electric Flyers Only Tel 313/669-8124 Now its Electric meet per se Id like mention Vintage meet sponsored same LVRCS club discussed above scheduled June 22 23 Vintage meets RC designs published kitted prior December 31 1960the early days RC point Id like reference October 1990 column illustrates electrified Trixter Beaman RC design dating early Fifties also first-ever RC model point Vintage designs well suited Electric motivation todays pilots also flew days other wet means Im personally looking forward taking rudder-only escapement-controlled Beam maybe new electrified Esquire Galloping Ghost steering affair can get info meet Charles Yaindl 226 N Jordan St Allentown Pennsylvania 18102 Tel 215/432-2050 British Electric Flight Association newly formed organization aim encourage further aspects Electric model flight British Isles organization publishes official journalthe Electric Flight UKand welcomes input friends overseas info came way Dave Durnford editor journal welcome contact Dave 32 West Drayton Road Hillingdon Middlesex UB8 3LA Britainand tell im Bob sent ya Incidentally can subscribe journal 10 pounds sterling including air mail international money order equivalent accepted best wishes organization Incidentally Im trying interest Dave attending years KRC meet Well have wait see what happens Electric Installations continuing June 1991 157 BILL WINTERS R/C SPECIAL Bills latest design offers rock steady stability solid realistic flight performance Special design concept originated 1947 publicity Mechanics Illustrated 1948 over years has evolved optimized flyer new specially designed semi-symmetrical airfoil contributes smoothness response behavior aspects its air worthiness Special fully aerobatic yet offers broad spectrum performance speeds Optional flaps 4-5 channel radio 45-50 twocycle 46-60 four cycle 40-60 electric 61 span 642 sq area 5-6 lbs flying weight Diamond airfoil stabilizer FEATURES Tempered aluminum landing gear ABS molded cowl hardware package full size rolled plans photo illustrated step-by-step instructions windshield window material accurately machine die cut selected balsa spruce plywood flexible steel cable ailleron control IPAVEY675 TOWER LANE YSTEMS WEST CHESTER PA 19380 oRPORATIoN 25430-8645 t miniseries continues As mentioned above March installment brought quite few reader letters regarding error wiring diagram However article also brought some letters phone calls addressing other points recurring question concerned wire charge jacks battery voltage always present jack instead way Astro has supplied wiring harnesses namely charge jack connected battery arming switch Off First off can current what talking about please refer both corrected March diagram April issue sketch included month illustrates Astro harness preferred approach offers utility advantage opinion battery voltage during motor run readily accessible plugging voltmeter charge jack Ive used convenience number times over years some question whether battery problem addition Ive used handy battery access doing battery discharge test external load via same port Finally its very easy determine fuse likely blown since latter electrically positioned between jack battery Thus voltmeter will indicate nothing fuse open Anyway charging connectors shown recent columns sorts things easily done making up adapter cord Astro charge plug PN4029 end banana plugs whatever appropriate other end plug voltmeter Simple huh Finally reader addressing same topical area raised concerns about safety always-live charge jack corrected March approach As best can see noor no significant safety issues nine presently operational Electrics wired have tens Electrics past Ive no safety issue arise Id like comment offerings ongoing miniseries interest application choose very little Electric purely either right wrong much what what others driven personal preference Im hoping continue offer choices consideration selection modification time goes along reader did remind about old issuethat fusing installation includes BEG device refresh BEG Battery Eliminator Circuit literally means device eliminates need carrying airborne receiver battery BEG uses motor battery supply regulated 48 volts needed operate conventional receivers say BEG receiver relies entirely motor battery its power Such device designed shut down motor before motor battery gets low place receiver operation jeopardy course BEG idea works motor batteries having higher voltage needed receiverwhich case Electric systems available Clearly driving benefit saving radio battery weighta nice thing principle description should clear fuse located motor battery lead BEG installation should fail blow reason receiver operation would also ceaseand bad news Therefore strongly encourage wiring installations include fuse located electrically right after motor battery also advise caution BEG installations unique risk reason never use BEG insist both having system fuse safety losing radio control gladly pay price namely carrying extra two ounces weight associated 250-mAh receiver battery pack things life necessitate compromise Incidentally receiver packs 250-mAh Challenger holds club record durationseveral minutes past hourand landed 59% capacity remaining So dont accept packs too small Let close asking 158 Model Aviation less pise twa magaznes can own cenxehensive docwnent what RO Soarlig rdJstry has offer NSP Soarig Reterente Catalog rpesents two years research effat PeoAetoIdustiatffie199O catalog best nvesbiient ever made ii sport 1991 catalog bigger betted ceder yot NSP RC Soarig Reference Catak send check meney order $5fl0 NSP 100 pages product information Articles Reviews specs Fully Illustrated est catalog RC Soaring complete re-do 1990s catalog A must-have reference Pace5OO GRAPHICS line stripes numbers letters stars & trimsheets individually die cut fuel resistant other Micro-thin too Red white yellow blue & black 420 Babylon Rd Horsham PA J L 19044 USA L7 Quality kit SALE $9995 LIST $ 13Y5 SALE LIST 119~ SALE $7995 LIST 1 495 SALE $7995 LIST 114~ Ask izo see liz aiz local dealer available order direct CARDEN 1731 NW Madrid Way Boca Raton FL 33432 Call Anyf line 367-7744 Free Cafalog MasterCard VISA Accepted L4TNES MILLS METALS BOOKS PRECISION INSTRUMENTS COMPLETE CSTMLOC $2 00 1OOOs items CAMPIEU7DDLS CD Sprroo1A Oh 05505 COMPACT513 3228560 Obechi Large Sheets Please call 415 462-0672 send SASE 850 Concord Street Pleasanton CA 94566 may write questions kindly enclose SASE letter Till next month happy quiet-powered landings everyoneD RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued page 41 hold fuselage wing place attached small hooks sides supports form-fitting side brackets made wall paneling have x A inch wing saddle tape protect cars interior used thin cardboard make templates fit cars sides traced templates paneling biggest hits recent years Pattern circuit APC props Its amazing quickly reputation popularity has spread started using year ago just after color change cream dark gray design first used B-b followed C-2 myriad design improvements has now progressed production 12- 13- 14-inch propellers big dog engines success APC props well earned no small part success due reasonable price availability can get good hobby shop long ago sport fliers discovered APC propellefs fliers club use APC sport props priced about third what competition counterparts go Its great see good products become successful RC modeling Tru Turn spinners made grade few years ago now APC props have done too I dont know what world events will occurring read war against Iraq just ended written cant begin tell proud am participation liberation Kuwait As sat watching announcement cease fire overcome emotion afraid wife would ask what wrong because wouldnt have able answer finally got rid shame Vietnam Americans can proud again believe understand thatFVPE RC Giant Scale/de Vries Continued page 43 cutter has cut stab/elevator 2 lb blue foam plans cutting outer removable wing panels using variety airfoil sections Theyll fiberglassed using bag technique Hell use set gives him stable flight Art still figures fixed gear modelat least its first incarnation Rope goes retracts fascinated Wacos theres new organization people restore fly real thing Larry Ladd told about International Waco Association sent copy quarterly magazine Larry will writing Waco model column magazine indicated hed like input us build Waco bunch great Giant Scale Waco drawings out lot models have built youve built send photo three Larry S Ladd 6547 St Marys Road Floyds Knobs Indiana 47119 Bill Hannan has fact Peanuts & Pistachios Volume 1 reprinted scale modelers missed first time around Its full Bills great drawings obscure birds three-view form Most would make great Giant Scale models enlarged Contact Bill PO Box 210 Magalia California 95954 $695 plus $200 P&H youve fascinated monstrous airplane pictured RCD ads manufacture Bullet Proof RC receivers servo packs isnt just artists creation aircraft pictured Kalinin K-7 1929 Russian bomber seven-engined bird fascinates youll happy know three-views photographs Skyways No 17 January 1991 Check Leo Opdycke 15 Crescent Rd Poughkeepsie New York 12601 become member great World War Aeroplane Inc publishes both WW Aero Journal Early Airplane well Skyways SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT NEW STARHAWK BIPLANE NEW MISS STARHAWK POSTER See your Starhawk Dealer details write Thorpe Engineering Corporation 1715 E Fairfield Mesa AZ 85203 Poster $500 P&H Prepaid June 1991 159 THROW AWAY YOUR SOLDERING IRON! SOLDER IT san amaz ng new d scove yfn home repair hobby field Features new exclusive SOLDER PASTE TECHNOLOGY using handy syringes NO MESS NO WASTE Contains everything needed join two metals quickly simply either heat application match cigarette lighter butane torch included Perfect beginners experienced model-makers home repair amateurs professionals USE FOR ng electrical work Plumbingmake professional quality pipejoints RC models jewelry craftsplus $300 shipping handling Dept PO ERa 576 Armank NY i0504 Please allow 60 weeks fur delivery NY N,idnIs ave Sal, Ta Make money order check payable CHECK EM BOTH OUT BUILD YOUR OWN u VACUUM BAGGING SYSTEM EASILY ASSEMBLED FROM COMMON INEXPENSIVE PARTS HELPS YOU MAKE PERFECT COMPOSITE WINGS EVERY TIME WORKS WITH YOUR EXISTING MOLDS FOR FUSELAGES ETC CAN HANDLE SEVERAL PARTS AT ONCE SEND $1200 CHECK OR MO FOR PLANS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO K&M DESIGN RESOURCES PO BOX 5023 ESSEX JCT VT 05452
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/06
Page Numbers: 38, 39, 156, 157, 158, 159
THE MARCH ISSUE opened nice errant piece artwork illustrating wiring diagram very own planes readers caught mistake reacted quickly pointing out and/or asking couldnt understand drawing Somehaving full faith meeven blamed folks Model Aviation set record straight error particular original sketch drew MA folks followed faithfully did final version showed wire charge jack going center switch terminals fact should have connected left outer terminals photo directly below drawing showed correct connections Anyway Letters section April issue shows corrected wiring diagram Now earth did draw very own work wrong dunno Sometimes miss Paul Sims Midwest City Oklahoma electrified Esquire Originally de signed 15-size wet power Paul used Leisure 05 seven 8006 turning 7 x 5 Plane will ROG Esquire Vintage de sign kitted Midwest mid-Fifties second RC ever used singlechannel vacuum-tube radio have new electrified coming along Gallop ing Ghost installation Details later col umn ARM lion SPDT Switch II Shown charge position TrJI~TrJ BatteryMotor Charge jack rear view WIRING HARNESS similar Astro discussed text charge jack connected Arming Switch must oft charge Compare alternative approach March/April issue Tamiya Connectors Motor Wiring harness similar Astro discussed text charge jack connected arming switch must Off charge Compare alternative approach March April issues landing too Im truly sorry caused Jay Putt man help several Long Island modelers got SEFLI off ground Now 52 members strong SEFLI has its own field newsletter Model Airtronics Eclipse nica kit Check out SEFLI story Jays address text anyone inconvenience thank wrote about Canadas Martin Irvine origi nal Heinkel 219 German night fighter 1943 Two LT5Os 12 gOOs Cox 6 x 4 props All-up weight 75 oz wing has 500 sq 57-in span Futaba moves aileron elevator Sommeraurer speed control All-wood construction cov ered silk dopesome fiberglass bottom Plane took first Sundays P1 lots Choice Awards 1990 KRC Electric Fly 38 Model Aviation Electrics Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19448 magnificent 1A2-scale 1929 Sikorsky S-38B biplane airliner Earl Brightbill Roawell Georgia plane powered two modified Leisure LT-50s quite finished Scene Chattahoochee River north Atlanta THIS MONTHS TOPICS 1 Errata March issue 2 Electric Connection Ser vice 3 dazzling SEFLI success story 4 New products 5 Upcoming meets 6 British Electric Flight As sociation 6 Electric installationsPart Six includes reader comment 1111 ~ A SHUTS 36 48 30 1/16x233 3/32 n 240 1/8x243 3/16n249 1/4n256 1/32337 1/20x337 1/16x3374931 3/32 x 3445837 l/8x3557445 3/16x3638455 1/4x3759851 5/16x387115 3/8x39012871 1/2x3114160 3/4x3170200 1/16x4587648 3/32x4729756 1/8x48210966 3/16x49612575 1/4x411513984 3/8x4170235144 1/2x4235273200 *IATCHEDSHEEIS43 3324 100 184 106 1184 20 144 13 BALSA STICKS 3648 1/16x1/410 1/16x3/811 1/161/215 3/32x1/412 3/323/813 3/32x1/217 1/8x1/809 1/8x1/41218 1/8x3/81319 1/8x1/21824 3/16x3/161219 3/163/81821 3/16x1/22231 1/481/41826 1/43/82128 1/4x1/22232 1/4x3/43445 1/4x14257 5/1685/162330 3/883/82939 3/8x1/23349 3/8x3/44458 3/8x15473 1/2o1/23855 1/2x3/44866 1/216082 5/885/85270 3/483/47598 w BALSA TWANGLES 36 141425 383630 121235 34 3445 1 158 BALSA PLANKS36 18190 182157 183219 14293 11123302 11/24398 22231 23338 24478 383518 384715 TAPERED SHEETS36 14205 14388 38269 38398 123130 LONE STAR EPOXY 9 oz LisI 999 5mm600 15 rn/n600 30 win600 serious modeler want performance LIGHT 4-6 LB WOOD36 1/32362 1/28362 1/19362 3/32324 1/9391 3/163105 1/43128 383158 103196 3/43300 13425 1/16496 3/3284119 1/64135 3/164157 1/44169 3/64268 1/24365 TRAILING EDGE 36 1/4132 8/161 1439 381 1/246 1/2270 INSTANT GLUE 1 oz Thick300 1 oz Thin300 2 oz Thick550 2 oz Thin550 must try 4-6 lb balsa * NEW * Hundreds new sizes accessories finishing materials Send #10 SASE latest catalog SPR4JCE STICKS 3648 1/9 1/61725 1/6 142026 16 3/62232 3/16 2838 1/4 143450 1/4 3184055 14 1/24565 3/883/84969 3/61/26077 1/28 1/26689 1/23/47597 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 36 3/8 3/847 1/21/264 34 83461 LITEPLY48 BASSWOOD48 3/153/1626 3/161/430 3/163/639 3/161/246 3/183/468 1/41/442 1/43/649 1/43460 3/83/660 3/61230 3/83/480 121/290 123/4100 BUNDLE DIALS 20-1/1 6x3x36699 20-1/1 6x4x36 1035 20-3/32x336875 1 5-3/324x36955 15-1 /8x3x36750 10-1 /84x36695 15-3/16x3x36940 10-3/16x436835 10-1/4x336655 10-1 /4x4361056 1 0-3/83x36890 5-3/8x4x36655 5-1/23x36540 5-1/2x4x361110 1 0-3/324x48885 5-1 /8x4x48500 5-3/16448600 5-1 /4x4x48645 HARD MAPLE 1 4 83/6 36 3/6 3/8 3/634 1 2 IRCH DOWELS 18 316 14 516 36 93 80 48 50 86 66 36 Op 25 32 SPLVIIRCM4 1/64x12838 1132x12475 1116x12475 1l8x12496 S PLY3ICN4 3I32x12700 118x12775 3/16x12625 114x12625 3/Ox 12725 112x12900 GROOVED LG MOUNIS 12IvehaS 3/8x3/4/1/81AS 3/8x3/45/32/45 1/2x3/413/16/50 lIOxO175 118x12350 LONE STAR MODELS114x12550 Cont 48 Handling Charge pay UPS Add $400 COD $500 extra PP APO FPO 1623 S7tl St Lubbock TX 79412 States accept VISA MasterCard persona1 checks COD 6/% tan Tenas US carrency Mm wood order 01000 516Y3 Electric Connection Service has no new entries month does have some follow-up previous offering Way back May 1990 issue appeared name Jay Putt Jay wrote avail himself ECS hope ultimately establishing Electric club Long Island October 1990 issue described results establishment SEFLI Silent Electric Fliers Long Island seed group formed chartered Greg Poulos serving President Don Mott VP Jay Secretary other Larry Sribnick Mr SR Batteries himself Treasurer months mail brought very first SEFLI newsletterentifled Silents Please noit misspelledand first sentence first its seven pages acknowledges MA columnist seems SEFLI partly blaming column ECS start-up phenomenal growth fifty-two members Thats right52 What can say ECS has never brought criticism has brought several thank yous now Frankly friends takes lot magazine column piece form grow club takes good group people good leadership Indeed clubs never see column space kind well Nevertheless Im indeed very happy whatever contribution ECS may have made helping SEFLI form take off remarkable growth Im very anxious offer ECS individual group wanting connect others Electrically inclined Meantime best wishes folks SEFLI Readers LI area can contact Jay info 123 Sheep Pasture Rd Setauket New York 11733 Tel 516/689-6420 tell im Bob sent ya Some new Electric products worthy note have come along First up new kit Concept Models /6-scale Fleet Bipe intended Astro 40 geared systems new kit produces 6-lb 10oz 56-in model looks truly great can see what mean referring April 1990 issue featured photos prototype under development Some readers may realize Concept has 14-scale wet-powered Fleet out number years new Electric kit includes information wet power Continued page 156 June 1991 39 WE ARE SHOOTING DOWN HIGH BALSA PRICES WITH SUPER QUALITY Satisfaction Guaranteed Direct Only CUSTOM CUT CONTEST BALSA Sheets Piece ed Close Tolerances AAA Grade Dried ped 100% BALSA HOT LINE Call 886 745 6394 10am 6pm Central Time Bill Kunert Mansfield Ohio built Aerodrome Models Cirrus Moth kit powered geared 40 turning 13 x 6 24 1500 mAh SCRs Jomar SC-4 does power allocation Bill says plane flies really great about seven minutes despite its nine-pound gross weight 245-oz wing loading Plane fully rigged watch craft settle Reduce throttle after plane ground rolling along Coming stop hardest part Steer rudder maintain heading directly wind until plane comes full stop tail comes down angle attack wings will above stall angle creating lots drag loss directional stability Pilots full-size airplane would suddenly apply full up elevator point gun engine dig tail skid sod Since thats practical model must rely headwind propwash aid rudder steering Dont let frighten worst can happen says bigger better applications easily interchange 20 Cubic Inch engine A&M Aircraft size power get phenomenal 5x5x5 3 lbs little guy puts out 4 r 8000 horsepower mere $300 Gas $275 Glow Call tax today order Suggested Propeller Sizes 18x8 18x6-10 l8xlO18x8x14 20x6-10 plane will flip over its back speed low point damage unlikely prettiest maneuver touch go Its slow floating glide gentle touchdown long ground roll graceful lift-off have character thats unique old biplanes Youll hear people say goes real airplane Im happy tell qualified 1990 Scalemasters 54C building flying model gives much pleasure its given project will have success Please write care Model Aviation tell about adventures Ill respond letter need help Ill answer iWThzWizLttiii-wm m iwia lesa mwffla GAS IIIdILVfr7H htHHmQ New Generahon 20 Cubic Inch A&M Aircraft Sachs Dolmar buy A&M Aircraft youre buying best Plus Sales tax applicable Free freight pre-pa d orders check money order A&MAiujwr INC 428McArthu So e 02 Ca TX75007 214/242464 Fax2l4/242 1378 questions best canE RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 39 conversionalthough cant imagine anyone would want Anyway Electric Fleet lists $9995 Romey Bukolt Mr Concept himself tells can buy em local hobby shop mail order providers like Tower direct Concept 2906 Grandview Blvd Madison Wisconsin 53713 lamenting lack large Electric kits can now experience some relief regard Im now trying decide just can schedule kit bench Next John Sermos Sermos Connectors recently showed some new things hes got works item already available tool aid contact installation removal now-famous Sermos connectors device insertion/extraction tool lists $500 will have photo handy accessory near future John also has under development some new mounting accessories connectors studying two approaches mounting Sermos connectors models surface charger connector interface have some samples try out its still winter fly Incidentally may both interested surprised learn professionally John ice skating coach has over years helped young figure skating stars Electric meets popping up over Ill list some info have right Frank Korman President Dallas Electric Aircraft Fliers advises DEAF will hold its first Electric competition Sunday May 26 Eastfield Community College Dallas Texas strictly AMA events meet scheduled include No 610 No 618 past DEAF has held annual fun flys will again later year info early serious meet can contact CD Jack Hamilton 11216 Sesame St Dallas TX 75238 Tel 214/348-4669 Next up Lehigh Valley Radio Control Society Pennsylvania meet June 8 9 Ive attending LVRCS Electric meet several years great fun fly lots easygoing activity plenty prizes info can contact Ellis Grumer 321 Aurora St Phillipsburg New Jersey 08865 Tel 908/859-0969 June 29 30 dates ninth annual Electric RC Fly-In sponsored Puget Sound Electric Model Flyers Boeing Kent Space Center Field Kent Washington year PSEMF will offer prizes trophies Most Aerobatic Best Scale Longest Flight 156 Model Aviation THE MAGIC MAGNET BUILDER finest model building equipment manufactured 9/ Aadf0 4heiw hoi#.&Aw* Maauae4aw 4 aeaf A4sAwh/ dealer order direct 500A Magic Magnet Builder contains 16x48 Steel Base Plate 30 Magnets 10 stands $ 9450 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Auburn Washington 98001 Tel 206/8399157 Ben Almojuela 1941 6th Ave W Seattle Washington 98119 Tel 206/283-3407 July 20-21 weekend years seventh annual Mid America Electric Fly sponsored both Electric Flyers Only Inc Ann Arbor Falcons dual-club dual-day affair drew 75 pilots last year knowing way things Electric go grow guess can expect larger meet year field Saline Michigan near Ann Arbor gonna lots prizes fun can get needed details contacting Keith Shaw CD Ann Arbor Falcons Tel 313/9736309 Ken Myers CD Electric Flyers Only Tel 313/669-8124 Now its Electric meet per se Id like mention Vintage meet sponsored same LVRCS club discussed above scheduled June 22 23 Vintage meets RC designs published kitted prior December 31 1960the early days RC point Id like reference October 1990 column illustrates electrified Trixter Beaman RC design dating early Fifties also first-ever RC model point Vintage designs well suited Electric motivation todays pilots also flew days other wet means Im personally looking forward taking rudder-only escapement-controlled Beam maybe new electrified Esquire Galloping Ghost steering affair can get info meet Charles Yaindl 226 N Jordan St Allentown Pennsylvania 18102 Tel 215/432-2050 British Electric Flight Association newly formed organization aim encourage further aspects Electric model flight British Isles organization publishes official journalthe Electric Flight UKand welcomes input friends overseas info came way Dave Durnford editor journal welcome contact Dave 32 West Drayton Road Hillingdon Middlesex UB8 3LA Britainand tell im Bob sent ya Incidentally can subscribe journal 10 pounds sterling including air mail international money order equivalent accepted best wishes organization Incidentally Im trying interest Dave attending years KRC meet Well have wait see what happens Electric Installations continuing June 1991 157 BILL WINTERS R/C SPECIAL Bills latest design offers rock steady stability solid realistic flight performance Special design concept originated 1947 publicity Mechanics Illustrated 1948 over years has evolved optimized flyer new specially designed semi-symmetrical airfoil contributes smoothness response behavior aspects its air worthiness Special fully aerobatic yet offers broad spectrum performance speeds Optional flaps 4-5 channel radio 45-50 twocycle 46-60 four cycle 40-60 electric 61 span 642 sq area 5-6 lbs flying weight Diamond airfoil stabilizer FEATURES Tempered aluminum landing gear ABS molded cowl hardware package full size rolled plans photo illustrated step-by-step instructions windshield window material accurately machine die cut selected balsa spruce plywood flexible steel cable ailleron control IPAVEY675 TOWER LANE YSTEMS WEST CHESTER PA 19380 oRPORATIoN 25430-8645 t miniseries continues As mentioned above March installment brought quite few reader letters regarding error wiring diagram However article also brought some letters phone calls addressing other points recurring question concerned wire charge jacks battery voltage always present jack instead way Astro has supplied wiring harnesses namely charge jack connected battery arming switch Off First off can current what talking about please refer both corrected March diagram April issue sketch included month illustrates Astro harness preferred approach offers utility advantage opinion battery voltage during motor run readily accessible plugging voltmeter charge jack Ive used convenience number times over years some question whether battery problem addition Ive used handy battery access doing battery discharge test external load via same port Finally its very easy determine fuse likely blown since latter electrically positioned between jack battery Thus voltmeter will indicate nothing fuse open Anyway charging connectors shown recent columns sorts things easily done making up adapter cord Astro charge plug PN4029 end banana plugs whatever appropriate other end plug voltmeter Simple huh Finally reader addressing same topical area raised concerns about safety always-live charge jack corrected March approach As best can see noor no significant safety issues nine presently operational Electrics wired have tens Electrics past Ive no safety issue arise Id like comment offerings ongoing miniseries interest application choose very little Electric purely either right wrong much what what others driven personal preference Im hoping continue offer choices consideration selection modification time goes along reader did remind about old issuethat fusing installation includes BEG device refresh BEG Battery Eliminator Circuit literally means device eliminates need carrying airborne receiver battery BEG uses motor battery supply regulated 48 volts needed operate conventional receivers say BEG receiver relies entirely motor battery its power Such device designed shut down motor before motor battery gets low place receiver operation jeopardy course BEG idea works motor batteries having higher voltage needed receiverwhich case Electric systems available Clearly driving benefit saving radio battery weighta nice thing principle description should clear fuse located motor battery lead BEG installation should fail blow reason receiver operation would also ceaseand bad news Therefore strongly encourage wiring installations include fuse located electrically right after motor battery also advise caution BEG installations unique risk reason never use BEG insist both having system fuse safety losing radio control gladly pay price namely carrying extra two ounces weight associated 250-mAh receiver battery pack things life necessitate compromise Incidentally receiver packs 250-mAh Challenger holds club record durationseveral minutes past hourand landed 59% capacity remaining So dont accept packs too small Let close asking 158 Model Aviation less pise twa magaznes can own cenxehensive docwnent what RO Soarlig rdJstry has offer NSP Soarig Reterente Catalog rpesents two years research 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made grade few years ago now APC props have done too I dont know what world events will occurring read war against Iraq just ended written cant begin tell proud am participation liberation Kuwait As sat watching announcement cease fire overcome emotion afraid wife would ask what wrong because wouldnt have able answer finally got rid shame Vietnam Americans can proud again believe understand thatFVPE RC Giant Scale/de Vries Continued page 43 cutter has cut stab/elevator 2 lb blue foam plans cutting outer removable wing panels using variety airfoil sections Theyll fiberglassed using bag technique Hell use set gives him stable flight Art still figures fixed gear modelat least its first incarnation Rope goes retracts fascinated Wacos theres new organization people restore fly real thing Larry Ladd told about International Waco Association sent copy quarterly magazine Larry will writing Waco model column magazine indicated hed like input us build Waco bunch great Giant Scale Waco drawings 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/06
Page Numbers: 38, 39, 156, 157, 158, 159
THE MARCH ISSUE opened nice errant piece artwork illustrating wiring diagram very own planes readers caught mistake reacted quickly pointing out and/or asking couldnt understand drawing Somehaving full faith meeven blamed folks Model Aviation set record straight error particular original sketch drew MA folks followed faithfully did final version showed wire charge jack going center switch terminals fact should have connected left outer terminals photo directly below drawing showed correct connections Anyway Letters section April issue shows corrected wiring diagram Now earth did draw very own work wrong dunno Sometimes miss Paul Sims Midwest City Oklahoma electrified Esquire Originally de signed 15-size wet power Paul used Leisure 05 seven 8006 turning 7 x 5 Plane will ROG Esquire Vintage de sign kitted Midwest mid-Fifties second RC ever used singlechannel vacuum-tube radio have new electrified coming along Gallop ing Ghost installation Details later col umn ARM lion SPDT Switch II Shown charge position TrJI~TrJ BatteryMotor Charge jack rear view WIRING HARNESS similar Astro discussed text charge jack connected Arming Switch must oft charge Compare alternative approach March/April issue Tamiya Connectors Motor Wiring harness similar Astro discussed text charge jack connected arming switch must Off charge Compare alternative approach March April issues landing too Im truly sorry caused Jay Putt man help several Long Island modelers got SEFLI off ground Now 52 members strong SEFLI has its own field newsletter Model Airtronics Eclipse nica kit Check out SEFLI story Jays address text anyone inconvenience thank wrote about Canadas Martin Irvine origi nal Heinkel 219 German night fighter 1943 Two LT5Os 12 gOOs Cox 6 x 4 props All-up weight 75 oz wing has 500 sq 57-in span Futaba moves aileron elevator Sommeraurer speed control All-wood construction cov ered silk dopesome fiberglass bottom Plane took first Sundays P1 lots Choice Awards 1990 KRC Electric Fly 38 Model Aviation Electrics Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19448 magnificent 1A2-scale 1929 Sikorsky S-38B biplane airliner Earl Brightbill Roawell Georgia plane powered two modified Leisure LT-50s quite finished Scene Chattahoochee River north Atlanta THIS MONTHS TOPICS 1 Errata March issue 2 Electric Connection Ser vice 3 dazzling SEFLI success story 4 New products 5 Upcoming meets 6 British Electric Flight As sociation 6 Electric installationsPart Six includes reader comment 1111 ~ A SHUTS 36 48 30 1/16x233 3/32 n 240 1/8x243 3/16n249 1/4n256 1/32337 1/20x337 1/16x3374931 3/32 x 3445837 l/8x3557445 3/16x3638455 1/4x3759851 5/16x387115 3/8x39012871 1/2x3114160 3/4x3170200 1/16x4587648 3/32x4729756 1/8x48210966 3/16x49612575 1/4x411513984 3/8x4170235144 1/2x4235273200 *IATCHEDSHEEIS43 3324 100 184 106 1184 20 144 13 BALSA STICKS 3648 1/16x1/410 1/16x3/811 1/161/215 3/32x1/412 3/323/813 3/32x1/217 1/8x1/809 1/8x1/41218 1/8x3/81319 1/8x1/21824 3/16x3/161219 3/163/81821 3/16x1/22231 1/481/41826 1/43/82128 1/4x1/22232 1/4x3/43445 1/4x14257 5/1685/162330 3/883/82939 3/8x1/23349 3/8x3/44458 3/8x15473 1/2o1/23855 1/2x3/44866 1/216082 5/885/85270 3/483/47598 w BALSA TWANGLES 36 141425 383630 121235 34 3445 1 158 BALSA PLANKS36 18190 182157 183219 14293 11123302 11/24398 22231 23338 24478 383518 384715 TAPERED SHEETS36 14205 14388 38269 38398 123130 LONE STAR EPOXY 9 oz LisI 999 5mm600 15 rn/n600 30 win600 serious modeler want performance LIGHT 4-6 LB WOOD36 1/32362 1/28362 1/19362 3/32324 1/9391 3/163105 1/43128 383158 103196 3/43300 13425 1/16496 3/3284119 1/64135 3/164157 1/44169 3/64268 1/24365 TRAILING EDGE 36 1/4132 8/161 1439 381 1/246 1/2270 INSTANT GLUE 1 oz Thick300 1 oz Thin300 2 oz Thick550 2 oz Thin550 must try 4-6 lb balsa * NEW * Hundreds new sizes accessories finishing materials Send #10 SASE latest catalog SPR4JCE STICKS 3648 1/9 1/61725 1/6 142026 16 3/62232 3/16 2838 1/4 143450 1/4 3184055 14 1/24565 3/883/84969 3/61/26077 1/28 1/26689 1/23/47597 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 36 3/8 3/847 1/21/264 34 83461 LITEPLY48 BASSWOOD48 3/153/1626 3/161/430 3/163/639 3/161/246 3/183/468 1/41/442 1/43/649 1/43460 3/83/660 3/61230 3/83/480 121/290 123/4100 BUNDLE DIALS 20-1/1 6x3x36699 20-1/1 6x4x36 1035 20-3/32x336875 1 5-3/324x36955 15-1 /8x3x36750 10-1 /84x36695 15-3/16x3x36940 10-3/16x436835 10-1/4x336655 10-1 /4x4361056 1 0-3/83x36890 5-3/8x4x36655 5-1/23x36540 5-1/2x4x361110 1 0-3/324x48885 5-1 /8x4x48500 5-3/16448600 5-1 /4x4x48645 HARD MAPLE 1 4 83/6 36 3/6 3/8 3/634 1 2 IRCH DOWELS 18 316 14 516 36 93 80 48 50 86 66 36 Op 25 32 SPLVIIRCM4 1/64x12838 1132x12475 1116x12475 1l8x12496 S PLY3ICN4 3I32x12700 118x12775 3/16x12625 114x12625 3/Ox 12725 112x12900 GROOVED LG MOUNIS 12IvehaS 3/8x3/4/1/81AS 3/8x3/45/32/45 1/2x3/413/16/50 lIOxO175 118x12350 LONE STAR MODELS114x12550 Cont 48 Handling Charge pay UPS Add $400 COD $500 extra PP APO FPO 1623 S7tl St Lubbock TX 79412 States accept VISA MasterCard persona1 checks COD 6/% tan Tenas US carrency Mm wood order 01000 516Y3 Electric Connection Service has no new entries month does have some follow-up previous offering Way back May 1990 issue appeared name Jay Putt Jay wrote avail himself ECS hope ultimately establishing Electric club Long Island October 1990 issue described results establishment SEFLI Silent Electric Fliers Long Island seed group formed chartered Greg Poulos serving President Don Mott VP Jay Secretary other Larry Sribnick Mr SR Batteries himself Treasurer months mail brought very first SEFLI newsletterentifled Silents Please noit misspelledand first sentence first its seven pages acknowledges MA columnist seems SEFLI partly blaming column ECS start-up phenomenal growth fifty-two members Thats right52 What can say ECS has never brought criticism has brought several thank yous now Frankly friends takes lot magazine column piece form grow club takes good group people good leadership Indeed clubs never see column space kind well Nevertheless Im indeed very happy whatever contribution ECS may have made helping SEFLI form take off remarkable growth Im very anxious offer ECS individual group wanting connect others Electrically inclined Meantime best wishes folks SEFLI Readers LI area can contact Jay info 123 Sheep Pasture Rd Setauket New York 11733 Tel 516/689-6420 tell im Bob sent ya Some new Electric products worthy note have come along First up new kit Concept Models /6-scale Fleet Bipe intended Astro 40 geared systems new kit produces 6-lb 10oz 56-in model looks truly great can see what mean referring April 1990 issue featured photos prototype under development Some readers may realize Concept has 14-scale wet-powered Fleet out number years new Electric kit includes information wet power Continued page 156 June 1991 39 WE ARE SHOOTING DOWN HIGH BALSA PRICES WITH SUPER QUALITY Satisfaction Guaranteed Direct Only CUSTOM CUT CONTEST BALSA Sheets Piece ed Close Tolerances AAA Grade Dried ped 100% BALSA HOT LINE Call 886 745 6394 10am 6pm Central Time Bill Kunert Mansfield Ohio built Aerodrome Models Cirrus Moth kit powered geared 40 turning 13 x 6 24 1500 mAh SCRs Jomar SC-4 does power allocation Bill says plane flies really great about seven minutes despite its nine-pound gross weight 245-oz wing loading Plane fully rigged watch craft settle Reduce throttle after plane ground rolling along Coming stop hardest part Steer rudder maintain heading directly wind until plane comes full stop tail comes down angle attack wings will above stall angle creating lots drag loss directional stability Pilots full-size airplane would suddenly apply full up elevator point gun engine dig tail skid sod Since thats practical model must rely headwind propwash aid rudder steering Dont let frighten worst can happen says bigger better applications easily interchange 20 Cubic Inch engine A&M Aircraft size power get phenomenal 5x5x5 3 lbs little guy puts out 4 r 8000 horsepower mere $300 Gas $275 Glow Call tax today order Suggested Propeller Sizes 18x8 18x6-10 l8xlO18x8x14 20x6-10 plane will flip over its back speed low point damage unlikely prettiest maneuver touch go Its slow floating glide gentle touchdown long ground roll graceful lift-off have character thats unique old biplanes Youll hear people say goes real airplane Im happy tell qualified 1990 Scalemasters 54C building flying model gives much pleasure its given project will have success Please write care Model Aviation tell about adventures Ill respond letter need help Ill answer iWThzWizLttiii-wm m iwia lesa mwffla GAS IIIdILVfr7H htHHmQ New Generahon 20 Cubic Inch A&M Aircraft Sachs Dolmar buy A&M Aircraft youre buying best Plus Sales tax applicable Free freight pre-pa d orders check money order A&MAiujwr INC 428McArthu So e 02 Ca TX75007 214/242464 Fax2l4/242 1378 questions best canE RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 39 conversionalthough cant imagine anyone would want Anyway Electric Fleet lists $9995 Romey Bukolt Mr Concept himself tells can buy em local hobby shop mail order providers like Tower direct Concept 2906 Grandview Blvd Madison Wisconsin 53713 lamenting lack large Electric kits can now experience some relief regard Im now trying decide just can schedule kit bench Next John Sermos Sermos Connectors recently showed some new things hes got works item already available tool aid contact installation removal now-famous Sermos connectors device insertion/extraction tool lists $500 will have photo handy accessory near future John also has under development some new mounting accessories connectors studying two approaches mounting Sermos connectors models surface charger connector interface have some samples try out its still winter fly Incidentally may both interested surprised learn professionally John ice skating coach has over years helped young figure skating stars Electric meets popping up over Ill list some info have right Frank Korman President Dallas Electric Aircraft Fliers advises DEAF will hold its first Electric competition Sunday May 26 Eastfield Community College Dallas Texas strictly AMA events meet scheduled include No 610 No 618 past DEAF has held annual fun flys will again later year info early serious meet can contact CD Jack Hamilton 11216 Sesame St Dallas TX 75238 Tel 214/348-4669 Next up Lehigh Valley Radio Control Society Pennsylvania meet June 8 9 Ive attending LVRCS Electric meet several years great fun fly lots easygoing activity plenty prizes info can contact Ellis Grumer 321 Aurora St Phillipsburg New Jersey 08865 Tel 908/859-0969 June 29 30 dates ninth annual Electric RC Fly-In sponsored Puget Sound Electric Model Flyers Boeing Kent Space Center Field Kent Washington year PSEMF will offer prizes trophies Most Aerobatic Best Scale Longest Flight 156 Model Aviation THE MAGIC MAGNET BUILDER finest model building equipment manufactured 9/ Aadf0 4heiw hoi#.&Aw* Maauae4aw 4 aeaf A4sAwh/ dealer order direct 500A Magic Magnet Builder contains 16x48 Steel Base Plate 30 Magnets 10 stands $ 9450 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Auburn Washington 98001 Tel 206/8399157 Ben Almojuela 1941 6th Ave W Seattle Washington 98119 Tel 206/283-3407 July 20-21 weekend years seventh annual Mid America Electric Fly sponsored both Electric Flyers Only Inc Ann Arbor Falcons dual-club dual-day affair drew 75 pilots last year knowing way things Electric go grow guess can expect larger meet year field Saline Michigan near Ann Arbor gonna lots prizes fun can get needed details contacting Keith Shaw CD Ann Arbor Falcons Tel 313/9736309 Ken Myers CD Electric Flyers Only Tel 313/669-8124 Now its Electric meet per se Id like mention Vintage meet sponsored same LVRCS club discussed above scheduled June 22 23 Vintage meets RC designs published kitted prior December 31 1960the early days RC point Id like reference October 1990 column illustrates electrified Trixter Beaman RC design dating early Fifties also first-ever RC model point Vintage designs well suited Electric motivation todays pilots also flew days other wet means Im personally looking forward taking rudder-only escapement-controlled Beam maybe new electrified Esquire Galloping Ghost steering affair can get info meet Charles Yaindl 226 N Jordan St Allentown Pennsylvania 18102 Tel 215/432-2050 British Electric Flight Association newly formed organization aim encourage further aspects Electric model flight British Isles organization publishes official journalthe Electric Flight UKand welcomes input friends overseas info came way Dave Durnford editor journal welcome contact Dave 32 West Drayton Road Hillingdon Middlesex UB8 3LA Britainand tell im Bob sent ya Incidentally can subscribe journal 10 pounds sterling including air mail international money order equivalent accepted best wishes organization Incidentally Im trying interest Dave attending years KRC meet Well have wait see what happens Electric Installations continuing June 1991 157 BILL WINTERS R/C SPECIAL Bills latest design offers rock steady stability solid realistic flight performance Special design concept originated 1947 publicity Mechanics Illustrated 1948 over years has evolved optimized flyer new specially designed semi-symmetrical airfoil contributes smoothness response behavior aspects its air worthiness Special fully aerobatic yet offers broad spectrum performance speeds Optional flaps 4-5 channel radio 45-50 twocycle 46-60 four cycle 40-60 electric 61 span 642 sq area 5-6 lbs flying weight Diamond airfoil stabilizer FEATURES Tempered aluminum landing gear ABS molded cowl hardware package full size rolled plans photo illustrated step-by-step instructions windshield window material accurately machine die cut selected balsa spruce plywood flexible steel cable ailleron control IPAVEY675 TOWER LANE YSTEMS WEST CHESTER PA 19380 oRPORATIoN 25430-8645 t miniseries continues As mentioned above March installment brought quite few reader letters regarding error wiring diagram However article also brought some letters phone calls addressing other points recurring question concerned wire charge jacks battery voltage always present jack instead way Astro has supplied wiring harnesses namely charge jack connected battery arming switch Off First off can current what talking about please refer both corrected March diagram April issue sketch included month illustrates Astro harness preferred approach offers utility advantage opinion battery voltage during motor run readily accessible plugging voltmeter charge jack Ive used convenience number times over years some question whether battery problem addition Ive used handy battery access doing battery discharge test external load via same port Finally its very easy determine fuse likely blown since latter electrically positioned between jack battery Thus voltmeter will indicate nothing fuse open Anyway charging connectors shown recent columns sorts things easily done making up adapter cord Astro charge plug PN4029 end banana plugs whatever appropriate other end plug voltmeter Simple huh Finally reader addressing same topical area raised concerns about safety always-live charge jack corrected March approach As best can see noor no significant safety issues nine presently operational Electrics wired have tens Electrics past Ive no safety issue arise Id like comment offerings ongoing miniseries interest application choose very little Electric purely either right wrong much what what others driven personal preference Im hoping continue offer choices consideration selection modification time goes along reader did remind about old issuethat fusing installation includes BEG device refresh BEG Battery Eliminator Circuit literally means device eliminates need carrying airborne receiver battery BEG uses motor battery supply regulated 48 volts needed operate conventional receivers say BEG receiver relies entirely motor battery its power Such device designed shut down motor before motor battery gets low place receiver operation jeopardy course BEG idea works motor batteries having higher voltage needed receiverwhich case Electric systems available Clearly driving benefit saving radio battery weighta nice thing principle description should clear fuse located motor battery lead BEG installation should fail blow reason receiver operation would also ceaseand bad news Therefore strongly encourage wiring installations include fuse located electrically right after motor battery also advise caution BEG installations unique risk reason never use BEG insist both having system fuse safety losing radio control gladly pay price namely carrying extra two ounces weight associated 250-mAh receiver battery pack things life necessitate compromise Incidentally receiver packs 250-mAh Challenger holds club record durationseveral minutes past hourand landed 59% capacity remaining So dont accept packs too small Let close asking 158 Model Aviation less pise twa magaznes can own cenxehensive docwnent what RO Soarlig rdJstry has offer NSP Soarig Reterente Catalog rpesents two years research 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