ELECTRIC modeler Ben Mathews 101 Mulberry Metairie LA 70005 telephone 504/833-5589 has written number times over recent years can tell hes having great time Electric Ben tells now quite few E-fliers area holding membership number clubs Ben has expressed interest forming Electric Special Interest Group area hope getting big enough schedule periodic Electric events etc Hes looking hear interested can reach him address above Now just know going cause thats what happens around country listings Electric Connection Service contact Ben tell im Bob sent ya remember columns License Plate Contest announced competition July August 1991 columns Im reminding again Basically Im inviting everyone has might want get vanity plate designed promote Electric send photo photos will published some future column request readers vote favorite plate favored wins modeler gets Todays Hobbies Skyvolt kit see MA Jan 90 contest closes Dec 31 1992 Now happens have vanity plate own car E-FlightMA 8/90 course wont entry also happens several readers have already sent photos Im sure someone will getting kit still have plenty time join fun go dream up own custom E-plate send photo Think Electric contest different kind Some angry E-fliers have writing about scheduled Electric activity years Nationals seems quite few folks have looking forward participating year limited Nationals Electric schedule plans have vain As stands 58 Model Aviation @@uiftU Electrics Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19448 Months Topics 1 Electric Connection Service 2 License Plate Contest 3 Electric Nationals 4 The US F3E Effort 5 Reader Reaction 6 Batteries Charging Part Two 7 Errata Scene 91 PSEMF meet Daydreamer bipe Bob Benjamin L Showmaster Ben Almojuela looks suspiciously like something mind Ken Willard Bill Preston right holds classic Goldberg Sailplane View ot Art Thomss Custom Privateer flown 91 KRC meet Note size compared nearby battery case/charging station Thats geared cobalt 40 21 cells pod Brian Hunt London Ontario flew Piper Colt KRC two years ago up 8 lb 12 oz Astro cobalt 40 eighteen 1200s 74-in span about 20 oz wing loading eventF3E least likely event selection draw serious interest Personally though Im serious Electric competitor find situation extremely disappointing damaging Electric large Such activity shortfall sure convince Nationals watchers modeldom whole Electric brings no participationthis course because theres likely very few flying singular unpopular event Im personally acquainted folks East Coast would welcome chance show Electric stuff Pylon Sailplane OT Scale Maybe theres something dont know now Im crying Shame shame Electric powers-that-be having blown Nationals Electric fuse anyone can offer background explain away situation Ill happy offer future column would have couldnt read nice thing folks regular readers know its very rare indeed get strong column special F3E event worthy note regard Id like pick up left off last issue column discussed current US F3E Team effort wrote full support Just case might getting confused no way conflict paragraphs above because hand Nationals everyone should international F3E tends attract very few very serious very best E-fliers exclusivity no way diminishes merit undertaking Think sort Olympiad Personally Im very much wishing best guys would feel very proud brought home Gold yeara first ever USA complete rules F3E activity available separately AMA Brian Chan Chairman 1992 F3E Team Fund-Raising Committee kind enough send summary description An F3E event consists two tasks flown succession same launch First comes distance/speed task task pilot given three minutes gain altitude enter pre-set distance course motor off plane must fly legs marked 492 foot distance possible within time period bit detail simple description offers noteworthy top fliers can 25 27 legs second task precision five-minute duration flight immediately following distance task above second task begins plane passing under 10-foot limbo line climbing Motor can used anytime run time deducted total score flight concludes spot landing points Brian tells its easy Continued page 152 June1992 59 wing its insides Dan Gregory 1920 sq support 7-lb gross Power geared cobalt 25 turning 12 x 75 Graupner folder Note shaft extension coupler drive prop pilots reminder himself Grease Gears _@ NOR-RAY PRODUCTS INC 5008 SAND BEACH RD / WICHITA FALLS TX 76310 817-692-4475 HANDS OFF CUT TWO WHY PAY MORE WHEN YOU CAN GET THE BEST FOR LESS? Designed Modeler ModelersCuts Both Sides Same Time Easily Cuts Straight & Tapered Wings Available 30 40 50 60 Still Only $9680 $3OO S&H RequW3 V Power Supply 40 S& Visa-Mastercard Video Available Send $2 information fine products CUSTOM EXHAUST SYSTEMS Designed Fit Inside Tight Cowls Call Us Special Exhaust Needs CUSTOM VACUUM FORMING CanopiesCowisWheelpants RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 150 moment veneer gives qualities am looking composite wing construction Veneer skins light strong have above-average surface hardness require minimum maintenance during lifetime Dont afraid trying can build foam-and-balsa wing veneer next best step upgrading building onding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation No Job Too Big Too Small RC Electronics/Kopski Continued page 59 make five-minute flight five rolO seconds motor run Yes read right Brian also tells typical F3E plane has span 60 70 inches overall weight 82 90 oz typical motor would Astro FAI 60 twenty-seven 900 mAh Sanyo 5CR cells models epoxy resin fiberglass foam Kevlar carbon fiber construction controls consist spoilerons elevator onloff motor Motor current can reach 100 amps Thats hundred amps folks typical everyday sport Electric As reminder team yours relies heavily en external support can help buying team T-shirt patch pin $12 $5 $3 respectively Write US Electric Flight Team 20 Lemon Court Hillsborough CA 94010-62 14 tell em Bob sent ya March coJumn has brought some reader reaction discussion It, column used descriptor mean several economy Electric kits market can complete motor relatively low cost also described Electrics generally fly some use try out Electric some use flight training some fly casual fun finally some modelers upgrade performance planes substituting higher performance motors Well column brought two rather diverse reader inputs within days other first unpleasant reader letter Ive received nine plus years Ive writing modeler very down Electric general particular felt other Electric columnists have misleading readers about well Electrics perform So harsh writing fact cant print what sent Continued page 154 B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field 152 Model Aviation NEW FAI TAN RUBBER 114 316 1/8 thick 1 lb box $1475 linciudes 4 nz Slick Lsbei $1375 no lube costs *1 75i 10 lb box- $11000 IUPS Deliveredi Postpaid US via UPS Cai rae add 6% sales taa Made USA Slow cure consistent quaiisy Ask PAl-TAN 89190 catalog lists 100 FF kitsl CROCKET HOOKS NOWMADEBYFAI SEND 41 50FAI Model Supply FOR00 Box 339344 CECARSON CATALOGTORRANCE CO9O50CARSON C 90745 TEL 213 8308939 SAMS MODELS England NEW FREE FLIGHT KITS i-7 ER SEA FURY 216 $i995 also available WESTLAND WIDGEON 24 14gs Rubber/Electric/Co2 ADD $700 Airmaji postage Europes leading Free Flight & vintage spe cialist SAMS 1700 item catalog FREE Send $2 bills postage SAMS Chapel Sandon Herts SG9 OQJ England Note US checks & stamps valid UK Send $ bills use Visa/Mastercard THE LITTLEST MINI MIRACLESANDER OF THE WORKSHOP Ever-taut adjustable sanding belt Patented lodring priodple snaps taut finger pull Fits small large concave recesses Over small large beads Knife-edge sides Sands dose nght angle fittings Padded body Conforms variations sudace Mini-Glue Tips Stay-Tray Tee Bar Mini-Saw Ruft-Stuff & Jewel Stripes Sandpaper saver Makes square inch usable No waste wtih ingenious fastering diporedA DC Use compatriot Mini-Ships assori gdts wet dry Buy ready-made bets cut own 16 belts standard sheet Sturdy construction High impast plastic APPLIED DESIGN CORP Highest quality foam rubber Tough enough 384 heaviest worfr hobbyist householder$285 Torrance CA 90510 BANNER AIRCRAFT DESIGNS BRD KITS FLY BEST WS 66 -883 sqin 90 108 20120 40 Length 60 Weight 95/1051b Also Avail able Extra 230 Version Extra 3XPRICE $240 WS 66 -883 sqin Length 59 90 108 2012040 Weight 9511051b Sukhoi SU-26MPRICE $240 WS 52 1050 sqin Length 54 Weight 9 5/1 0 51 b UltimatePRICE $295 KITS INCLUDE Epoxyglass fuse bellypan cowl cock pit lpants applicable Virgin bead foam wing cores wings 1 piece internal formers machine cut birch A0P t ply Illustrated construction manual Clear butyrate canopy Preformed T-6 aluminum landing gear Plug stab kit TO ORDER CALL 215-759-3179 5717 Sullivan Trail Nazareth PA 18064 VISA/MC ACCEPTED RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 152 mea first-time-ever experience Mercy Please remember everyone hobby FUN Anyway seems modeler just has able attain Electric Elation tt part blamed other columnists making him think should Additionally said others have failed warn modelers about negatives associated Electric appears person now sort oneman anti-Electric advertising campaign based nasties printed former E-plane wing course responded reader try readers Along much else return letter essence declared have never willfully knowingly misrepresented Electric Electric product time comes make own final landing life should find myself place constant intense thermal activity resulting local fires wont dishonesty column anywhere else As soon found out reply vain second letter quickly arrived less same sort unpleasantness first other hand letter second reader typical thousands letters Ive received over years gracious gentlemanly upbeat modeler gotten start Electric kits referenced above went build fly substantial hanger-full higher performance Electricsthoroughly enjoying Electric aeromodeling Win some lose some Maybe its really like win lose Reflecting can actually see some merit first readers letters thinking about input Ive come realize very difficult accurately describe written word well Electrics really fly example what does mean write plane flies just great guess must accept what might great modeler may just ho-hum another Also can see loner having difficulties getting air whatever reason having no local successful E flier compare can readily reach wrong conclusion yes case column does normally dwell negatives Electricof some covered too long ago agree its certainly time again So can hardly wait Ill review negatives Im aware nearfuture column Hang everyone consideration above must now wonder may other disappointed angry readers feel Ive 154 Model Aviation 1-v t1 Eu ROLLED PLANS Iv-asea - INSTR 1/9-41ncO truE ntcLsoss___ EFLIOttr IUPSI5i/v scinscutznunv-v m 1136 truedmore tansup in- fl5O 1mm nor built up chats TB 37111am 535 5nrsug hows in, tvs v2211riPR, 20-3vb1a aed p] STATE-OF-THE-ART PILOrS READY TO FLY Cni Ce wln*mI lR S aadt Lenae fIEiIrg Reconiaed ____ cEA ctlf ledAedeso, File NuFile No.j Porer E26226LB2grB4 ped,ot, Ins Only certified checks u mason odes accepted Minimum ode u14vefotheepackagesotv Pvmepoles 5450 pe package 5250 shipping handlingi cT esjdents add sales tau Pices subiect change withuut nutice DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED rio tuthe inlomation deale ri ces send sAsE end Business Cad tu SERMOS R/C _ SNAP CONNECTORS Inc Cedar Corners Station Box 16787 Stamford CT 06905 12031 322-6294 mislead thcm things Ive written written column over years Id like know about assure strive very hard credible job column ya gotta tell feel dont cant read own column get what mean write please note its necessary invoke special language gentlemanly factual emotional input will get full appreciation attention writers feel need bolster vocabularies special words should expect acknowledgement As approach end topical pursuit Id like note over past several years KRC has raffled off approximately 10 fully equipped ready-tofly Electries annual Electric Fly Almost economy kit motor nature fully flight tested before anyone got included such models Amptique PT Electric Mirage Great Planes Electric Cub Eclipse Electra Le Crate Electro Streak UHU absolutely positively out question KRC would think giving something away very high quality plane performer Period Id like exit topical arena observing over years Ive met some well-meaning modelersmost vety nice folks indeedwho just couldnt seem make anything workwet dryno matter hard tried shoe fits.. Unfortunately much else cover month topic introduced last monthbatteries charginggets little space Id like refer readers March April 92 issues Flight Profile histograms presented therein March issue depicted graphical format 282 flights Electrified Seniorita April issue did same 259 flights Senior Skyvolt aerobatic [Well quite MA goofed pasted wrong head histogram April issue should have read Senior Skyvolt Seniorita ed] Thats quite few flightsand battery charges dischargesper plane exception few experimental flights involving different packs flights original battery packs best examples battery longevity though years past Ive planes over 400 Ilights charges discharges same pack should clear what Im saying Properly cared batteries can provide lot hying achieve sort battery life flight performance depicted referenced columns go considerable effort avoid overcharging charging packs hot t try keep em cool flight Therell future columns now Id like leave firm impression taking good care good battery can result lot good Electric flying some may think effect I/most flying free after initial battery purchase As example models above feel packs have yet reached half uscable life Some errors creep column now always try fix em two Feb 92 column has photo 91 KRC meet Ron Farkas Electrified Four Star 40 turns out misspelled Rons family name photo caption apologize As noted above April issue contained mistitled graphicthe Flight Profile Discover SECRET TO HASSLE-FREE CHARGING Dont miss perfect day because uncharged batteries amazingly simple AUTO-TRtCKLE ADAPTER converts ALL overnight chargers FULLY AUTOMATIC TRICKLE CHARGERS Nothing else like Simply plug wall plug overnight chargers push button forget about batteries whole fleet will ready next day week month year Nothing solder no connectors buy 100% solid state device safely reduces chargers output pulse trickle after 16 hours Directly supports 5 3 chargers However powerful 120 watt rapacity easily HANDLES UP TO 30 CHARGERS Nothing else comes close convenience simplicity safety cost effectiveness T I1 E Hurry secret Get AUTO-TRICKLE ADAPTER TODAY HOBBY DEALER send $3995 S&H Directly Tejera Mscrosystems Engineering Inc 813-968-9510 PO Box 340608 Tampa Florida 33694 June 1992 155 FLY FIRST CLASS GENE BARTON 11640 Salinaz Garden Grove CA 92643 714 539-9142 SEND SASE OR CALL FOR PRICES AND StZES Model ATA-CXI Works existing NiCd overnight C/tO chargers Yes works cordless power toots toys individual cell chargers etc Senior Skyvolt entitled Seniorita instead flight profile Seniorita did appear March issue So ends months column Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply persons cannot write gentlemanly negative way need write OK EVERYONE OUT TO THE ELECTRIC FIELD ON THE DOUBLE AND HAPPY QUIET ELECTRIC LANDINGS TO ALL onding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation RC AerobaticsNan Putte Continued page 62 RCM got little careless caption writing Let tackle indignant letters telephone calls Ive received subject dramatic rules changes included 1992-1993 rule book consensus letters could let make terrible changes rules appears some people think can influence rules just because write column true have forum express views Pattern issues have no voice rules changes average Pattern flier 156 Model Aviation like dislike rule change proposal can certain District 5 Radio Control Aerobatics Contest Board member hears about thats extent influence absolutely amazing new rules came complete surprise letter writers wonder proposals printed Model Aviation results initial final votes reported asked have rules changed back way people obviously didnt look front rule book under Rules Change Procedures page 2 1992-1993 rule book case havent figured out Im disgusted righteous indignation expressed uninformed people regarding new rules chance make views known Contest Board members Contest Board members virtually beg comments rules change proposals Some board members dont receive comments pro con have responsibility inform ourselves Continued page 158 LANDER INDUST 1006 19TH ST cT HAVRE MONTANA 59601 406265-6529 VISA BUILDING BOARD 24 x 48$48 95 mcI Frt 30x 48 $52~ mci Frt 24x 66 $62~ mci Ert 24x 72 $67 mci Ert CANADIAN ORDERS ADD 25% Budd strahtwisout spending fortune Adurab hh density liZ pe surface bonded 3/4 heasy warp resistant base strisght true wort surface itatwiI sist years arid years Meter meter problems eater Accurate Robart aircraft alignment tools mean fewer failures fun e47 y Dealers Nationwide POBox 247 S Cha es L60174 708-584-7616ROBARTMFO 990 THE precision instrument designed accurately measure relationship between rotor blade flybar Allows precise set-up collective inputs location Offers features greater accuracy expensive meters accurate way measure travel elevator aileron flaps rudder Attaches easily flying surface precisly measures surface deflection Allows accurate differential adjustments Flits large small scale aircraft #1 meter setting proper thrust wing stabilizer incidence Readies new models accurate flight helps diagnose other models operate less best Fits wing tapered straight Fine tunes 1/8 degree SNAP ROLL TEL YOU DIE LANDER RCs LASER CAT NO 87205 THE ORIGINATORS OF ALMOST-READY-TO-FLY AIRCRAFT MADE OF PLASTIC AND FOAM Fuselage Length 44 Wing Span 60 Rec Engine Size 45-60 60-120 4 Stroke Area 620 sq Flying Weight 6-7 lbsRadio Channels 4 Available favorite Hobby Dealer Replacement parts available Dealer distrIbutor inquiries invited Write today free color catalog PO Box 458Oakwood Georgia 30566404-532-6401 Made USA
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/06
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 152, 154, 155, 156
ELECTRIC modeler Ben Mathews 101 Mulberry Metairie LA 70005 telephone 504/833-5589 has written number times over recent years can tell hes having great time Electric Ben tells now quite few E-fliers area holding membership number clubs Ben has expressed interest forming Electric Special Interest Group area hope getting big enough schedule periodic Electric events etc Hes looking hear interested can reach him address above Now just know going cause thats what happens around country listings Electric Connection Service contact Ben tell im Bob sent ya remember columns License Plate Contest announced competition July August 1991 columns Im reminding again Basically Im inviting everyone has might want get vanity plate designed promote Electric send photo photos will published some future column request readers vote favorite plate favored wins modeler gets Todays Hobbies Skyvolt kit see MA Jan 90 contest closes Dec 31 1992 Now happens have vanity plate own car E-FlightMA 8/90 course wont entry also happens several readers have already sent photos Im sure someone will getting kit still have plenty time join fun go dream up own custom E-plate send photo Think Electric contest different kind Some angry E-fliers have writing about scheduled Electric activity years Nationals seems quite few folks have looking forward participating year limited Nationals Electric schedule plans have vain As stands 58 Model Aviation @@uiftU Electrics Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19448 Months Topics 1 Electric Connection Service 2 License Plate Contest 3 Electric Nationals 4 The US F3E Effort 5 Reader Reaction 6 Batteries Charging Part Two 7 Errata Scene 91 PSEMF meet Daydreamer bipe Bob Benjamin L Showmaster Ben Almojuela looks suspiciously like something mind Ken Willard Bill Preston right holds classic Goldberg Sailplane View ot Art Thomss Custom Privateer flown 91 KRC meet Note size compared nearby battery case/charging station Thats geared cobalt 40 21 cells pod Brian Hunt London Ontario flew Piper Colt KRC two years ago up 8 lb 12 oz Astro cobalt 40 eighteen 1200s 74-in span about 20 oz wing loading eventF3E least likely event selection draw serious interest Personally though Im serious Electric competitor find situation extremely disappointing damaging Electric large Such activity shortfall sure convince Nationals watchers modeldom whole Electric brings no participationthis course because theres likely very few flying singular unpopular event Im personally acquainted folks East Coast would welcome chance show Electric stuff Pylon Sailplane OT Scale Maybe theres something dont know now Im crying Shame shame Electric powers-that-be having blown Nationals Electric fuse anyone can offer background explain away situation Ill happy offer future column would have couldnt read nice thing folks regular readers know its very rare indeed get strong column special F3E event worthy note regard Id like pick up left off last issue column discussed current US F3E Team effort wrote full support Just case might getting confused no way conflict paragraphs above because hand Nationals everyone should international F3E tends attract very few very serious very best E-fliers exclusivity no way diminishes merit undertaking Think sort Olympiad Personally Im very much wishing best guys would feel very proud brought home Gold yeara first ever USA complete rules F3E activity available separately AMA Brian Chan Chairman 1992 F3E Team Fund-Raising Committee kind enough send summary description An F3E event consists two tasks flown succession same launch First comes distance/speed task task pilot given three minutes gain altitude enter pre-set distance course motor off plane must fly legs marked 492 foot distance possible within time period bit detail simple description offers noteworthy top fliers can 25 27 legs second task precision five-minute duration flight immediately following distance task above second task begins plane passing under 10-foot limbo line climbing Motor can used anytime run time deducted total score flight concludes spot landing points Brian tells its easy Continued page 152 June1992 59 wing its insides Dan Gregory 1920 sq support 7-lb gross Power geared cobalt 25 turning 12 x 75 Graupner folder Note shaft extension coupler drive prop pilots reminder himself Grease Gears _@ NOR-RAY PRODUCTS INC 5008 SAND BEACH RD / WICHITA FALLS TX 76310 817-692-4475 HANDS OFF CUT TWO WHY PAY MORE WHEN YOU CAN GET THE BEST FOR LESS? Designed Modeler ModelersCuts Both Sides Same Time Easily Cuts Straight & Tapered Wings Available 30 40 50 60 Still Only $9680 $3OO S&H RequW3 V Power Supply 40 S& Visa-Mastercard Video Available Send $2 information fine products CUSTOM EXHAUST SYSTEMS Designed Fit Inside Tight Cowls Call Us Special Exhaust Needs CUSTOM VACUUM FORMING CanopiesCowisWheelpants RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 150 moment veneer gives qualities am looking composite wing construction Veneer skins light strong have above-average surface hardness require minimum maintenance during lifetime Dont afraid trying can build foam-and-balsa wing veneer next best step upgrading building onding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation No Job Too Big Too Small RC Electronics/Kopski Continued page 59 make five-minute flight five rolO seconds motor run Yes read right Brian also tells typical F3E plane has span 60 70 inches overall weight 82 90 oz typical motor would Astro FAI 60 twenty-seven 900 mAh Sanyo 5CR cells models epoxy resin fiberglass foam Kevlar carbon fiber construction controls consist spoilerons elevator onloff motor Motor current can reach 100 amps Thats hundred amps folks typical everyday sport Electric As reminder team yours relies heavily en external support can help buying team T-shirt patch pin $12 $5 $3 respectively Write US Electric Flight Team 20 Lemon Court Hillsborough CA 94010-62 14 tell em Bob sent ya March coJumn has brought some reader reaction discussion It, column used descriptor mean several economy Electric kits market can complete motor relatively low cost also described Electrics generally fly some use try out Electric some use flight training some fly casual fun finally some modelers upgrade performance planes substituting higher performance motors Well column brought two rather diverse reader inputs within days other first unpleasant reader letter Ive received nine plus years Ive writing modeler very down Electric general particular felt other Electric columnists have misleading readers about well Electrics perform So harsh writing fact cant print what sent Continued page 154 B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field 152 Model Aviation NEW FAI TAN RUBBER 114 316 1/8 thick 1 lb box $1475 linciudes 4 nz Slick Lsbei $1375 no lube costs *1 75i 10 lb box- $11000 IUPS Deliveredi Postpaid US via UPS Cai rae add 6% sales taa Made USA Slow cure consistent quaiisy Ask PAl-TAN 89190 catalog lists 100 FF kitsl CROCKET HOOKS NOWMADEBYFAI SEND 41 50FAI Model Supply FOR00 Box 339344 CECARSON CATALOGTORRANCE CO9O50CARSON C 90745 TEL 213 8308939 SAMS MODELS England NEW FREE FLIGHT KITS i-7 ER SEA FURY 216 $i995 also available WESTLAND WIDGEON 24 14gs Rubber/Electric/Co2 ADD $700 Airmaji postage Europes leading Free Flight & vintage spe cialist SAMS 1700 item catalog FREE Send $2 bills postage SAMS Chapel Sandon Herts SG9 OQJ England Note US checks & stamps valid UK Send $ bills use Visa/Mastercard THE LITTLEST MINI MIRACLESANDER OF THE WORKSHOP Ever-taut adjustable sanding belt Patented lodring priodple snaps taut finger pull Fits small large concave recesses Over small large beads Knife-edge sides Sands dose nght angle fittings Padded body Conforms variations sudace Mini-Glue Tips Stay-Tray Tee Bar Mini-Saw Ruft-Stuff & Jewel Stripes Sandpaper saver Makes square inch usable No waste wtih ingenious fastering diporedA DC Use compatriot Mini-Ships assori gdts wet dry Buy ready-made bets cut own 16 belts standard sheet Sturdy construction High impast plastic APPLIED DESIGN CORP Highest quality foam rubber Tough enough 384 heaviest worfr hobbyist householder$285 Torrance CA 90510 BANNER AIRCRAFT DESIGNS BRD KITS FLY BEST WS 66 -883 sqin 90 108 20120 40 Length 60 Weight 95/1051b Also Avail able Extra 230 Version Extra 3XPRICE $240 WS 66 -883 sqin Length 59 90 108 2012040 Weight 9511051b Sukhoi SU-26MPRICE $240 WS 52 1050 sqin Length 54 Weight 9 5/1 0 51 b UltimatePRICE $295 KITS INCLUDE Epoxyglass fuse bellypan cowl cock pit lpants applicable Virgin bead foam wing cores wings 1 piece internal formers machine cut birch A0P t ply Illustrated construction manual Clear butyrate canopy Preformed T-6 aluminum landing gear Plug stab kit TO ORDER CALL 215-759-3179 5717 Sullivan Trail Nazareth PA 18064 VISA/MC ACCEPTED RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 152 mea first-time-ever experience Mercy Please remember everyone hobby FUN Anyway seems modeler just has able attain Electric Elation tt part blamed other columnists making him think should Additionally said others have failed warn modelers about negatives associated Electric appears person now sort oneman anti-Electric advertising campaign based nasties printed former E-plane wing course responded reader try readers Along much else return letter essence declared have never willfully knowingly misrepresented Electric Electric product time comes make own final landing life should find myself place constant intense thermal activity resulting local fires wont dishonesty column anywhere else As soon found out reply vain second letter quickly arrived less same sort unpleasantness first other hand letter second reader typical thousands letters Ive received over years gracious gentlemanly upbeat modeler gotten start Electric kits referenced above went build fly substantial hanger-full higher performance Electricsthoroughly enjoying Electric aeromodeling Win some lose some Maybe its really like win lose Reflecting can actually see some merit first readers letters thinking about input Ive come realize very difficult accurately describe written word well Electrics really fly example what does mean write plane flies just great guess must accept what might great modeler may just ho-hum another Also can see loner having difficulties getting air whatever reason having no local successful E flier compare can readily reach wrong conclusion yes case column does normally dwell negatives Electricof some covered too long ago agree its certainly time again So can hardly wait Ill review negatives Im aware nearfuture column Hang everyone consideration above must now wonder may other disappointed angry readers feel Ive 154 Model Aviation 1-v t1 Eu ROLLED PLANS Iv-asea - INSTR 1/9-41ncO truE ntcLsoss___ EFLIOttr IUPSI5i/v scinscutznunv-v m 1136 truedmore tansup in- fl5O 1mm nor built up chats TB 37111am 535 5nrsug hows in, tvs v2211riPR, 20-3vb1a aed p] STATE-OF-THE-ART PILOrS READY TO FLY Cni Ce wln*mI lR S aadt Lenae fIEiIrg Reconiaed ____ cEA ctlf ledAedeso, File NuFile No.j Porer E26226LB2grB4 ped,ot, Ins Only certified checks u mason odes accepted Minimum ode u14vefotheepackagesotv Pvmepoles 5450 pe package 5250 shipping handlingi cT esjdents add sales tau Pices subiect change withuut nutice DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED rio tuthe inlomation deale ri ces send sAsE end Business Cad tu SERMOS R/C _ SNAP CONNECTORS Inc Cedar Corners Station Box 16787 Stamford CT 06905 12031 322-6294 mislead thcm things Ive written written column over years Id like know about assure strive very hard credible job column ya gotta tell feel dont cant read own column get what mean write please note its necessary invoke special language gentlemanly factual emotional input will get full appreciation attention writers feel need bolster vocabularies special words should expect acknowledgement As approach end topical pursuit Id like note over past several years KRC has raffled off approximately 10 fully equipped ready-tofly Electries annual Electric Fly Almost economy kit motor nature fully flight tested before anyone got included such models Amptique PT Electric Mirage Great Planes Electric Cub Eclipse Electra Le Crate Electro Streak UHU absolutely positively out question KRC would think giving something away very high quality plane performer Period Id like exit topical arena observing over years Ive met some well-meaning modelersmost vety nice folks indeedwho just couldnt seem make anything workwet dryno matter hard tried shoe fits.. Unfortunately much else cover month topic introduced last monthbatteries charginggets little space Id like refer readers March April 92 issues Flight Profile histograms presented therein March issue depicted graphical format 282 flights Electrified Seniorita April issue did same 259 flights Senior Skyvolt aerobatic [Well quite MA goofed pasted wrong head histogram April issue should have read Senior Skyvolt Seniorita ed] Thats quite few flightsand battery charges dischargesper plane exception few experimental flights involving different packs flights original battery packs best examples battery longevity though years past Ive planes over 400 Ilights charges discharges same pack should clear what Im saying Properly cared batteries can provide lot hying achieve sort battery life flight performance depicted referenced columns go considerable effort avoid overcharging charging packs hot t try keep em cool flight Therell future columns now Id like leave firm impression taking good care good battery can result lot good Electric flying some may think effect I/most flying free after initial battery purchase As example models above feel packs have yet reached half uscable life Some errors creep column now always try fix em two Feb 92 column has photo 91 KRC meet Ron Farkas Electrified Four Star 40 turns out misspelled Rons family name photo caption apologize As noted above April issue contained mistitled graphicthe Flight Profile Discover SECRET TO HASSLE-FREE CHARGING Dont miss perfect day because uncharged batteries amazingly simple AUTO-TRtCKLE ADAPTER converts ALL overnight chargers FULLY AUTOMATIC TRICKLE CHARGERS Nothing else like Simply plug wall plug overnight chargers push button forget about batteries whole fleet will ready next day week month year Nothing solder no connectors buy 100% solid state device safely reduces chargers output pulse trickle after 16 hours Directly supports 5 3 chargers However powerful 120 watt rapacity easily HANDLES UP TO 30 CHARGERS Nothing else comes close convenience simplicity safety cost effectiveness T I1 E Hurry secret Get AUTO-TRICKLE ADAPTER TODAY HOBBY DEALER send $3995 S&H Directly Tejera Mscrosystems Engineering Inc 813-968-9510 PO Box 340608 Tampa Florida 33694 June 1992 155 FLY FIRST CLASS GENE BARTON 11640 Salinaz Garden Grove CA 92643 714 539-9142 SEND SASE OR CALL FOR PRICES AND StZES Model ATA-CXI Works existing NiCd overnight C/tO chargers Yes works cordless power toots toys individual cell chargers etc Senior Skyvolt entitled Seniorita instead flight profile Seniorita did appear March issue So ends months column Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply persons cannot write gentlemanly negative way need write OK EVERYONE OUT TO THE ELECTRIC FIELD ON THE DOUBLE AND HAPPY QUIET ELECTRIC LANDINGS TO ALL onding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation RC AerobaticsNan Putte Continued page 62 RCM got little careless caption writing Let tackle indignant letters telephone calls Ive received subject dramatic rules changes included 1992-1993 rule book consensus letters could let make terrible changes rules appears some people think can influence rules just because write column true have forum express views Pattern issues have no voice rules changes average Pattern flier 156 Model Aviation like dislike rule change proposal can certain District 5 Radio Control Aerobatics Contest Board member hears about thats extent influence absolutely amazing new rules came complete surprise letter writers wonder proposals printed Model Aviation results initial final votes reported asked have rules changed back way people obviously didnt look front rule book under Rules Change Procedures page 2 1992-1993 rule book case havent figured out Im disgusted righteous indignation expressed uninformed people regarding new rules chance make views known Contest Board members Contest Board members virtually beg comments rules change proposals Some board members dont receive comments pro con have responsibility inform ourselves Continued page 158 LANDER INDUST 1006 19TH ST cT HAVRE MONTANA 59601 406265-6529 VISA BUILDING BOARD 24 x 48$48 95 mcI Frt 30x 48 $52~ mci Frt 24x 66 $62~ mci Ert 24x 72 $67 mci Ert CANADIAN ORDERS ADD 25% Budd strahtwisout spending fortune Adurab hh density liZ pe surface bonded 3/4 heasy warp resistant base strisght true wort surface itatwiI sist years arid years Meter meter problems eater Accurate Robart aircraft alignment tools mean fewer failures fun e47 y Dealers Nationwide POBox 247 S Cha es L60174 708-584-7616ROBARTMFO 990 THE precision instrument designed accurately measure relationship between rotor blade flybar Allows precise set-up collective inputs location Offers features greater accuracy expensive meters accurate way measure travel elevator aileron flaps rudder Attaches easily flying surface precisly measures surface deflection Allows accurate differential adjustments Flits large small scale aircraft #1 meter setting proper thrust wing stabilizer incidence Readies new models accurate flight helps diagnose other models operate less best Fits wing tapered straight Fine tunes 1/8 degree SNAP ROLL TEL YOU DIE LANDER RCs LASER CAT NO 87205 THE ORIGINATORS OF ALMOST-READY-TO-FLY AIRCRAFT MADE OF PLASTIC AND FOAM Fuselage Length 44 Wing Span 60 Rec Engine Size 45-60 60-120 4 Stroke Area 620 sq Flying Weight 6-7 lbsRadio Channels 4 Available favorite Hobby Dealer Replacement parts available Dealer distrIbutor inquiries invited Write today free color catalog PO Box 458Oakwood Georgia 30566404-532-6401 Made USA
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/06
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 152, 154, 155, 156
ELECTRIC modeler Ben Mathews 101 Mulberry Metairie LA 70005 telephone 504/833-5589 has written number times over recent years can tell hes having great time Electric Ben tells now quite few E-fliers area holding membership number clubs Ben has expressed interest forming Electric Special Interest Group area hope getting big enough schedule periodic Electric events etc Hes looking hear interested can reach him address above Now just know going cause thats what happens around country listings Electric Connection Service contact Ben tell im Bob sent ya remember columns License Plate Contest announced competition July August 1991 columns Im reminding again Basically Im inviting everyone has might want get vanity plate designed promote Electric send photo photos will published some future column request readers vote favorite plate favored wins modeler gets Todays Hobbies Skyvolt kit see MA Jan 90 contest closes Dec 31 1992 Now happens have vanity plate own car E-FlightMA 8/90 course wont entry also happens several readers have already sent photos Im sure someone will getting kit still have plenty time join fun go dream up own custom E-plate send photo Think Electric contest different kind Some angry E-fliers have writing about scheduled Electric activity years Nationals seems quite few folks have looking forward participating year limited Nationals Electric schedule plans have vain As stands 58 Model Aviation @@uiftU Electrics Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19448 Months Topics 1 Electric Connection Service 2 License Plate Contest 3 Electric Nationals 4 The US F3E Effort 5 Reader Reaction 6 Batteries Charging Part Two 7 Errata Scene 91 PSEMF meet Daydreamer bipe Bob Benjamin L Showmaster Ben Almojuela looks suspiciously like something mind Ken Willard Bill Preston right holds classic Goldberg Sailplane View ot Art Thomss Custom Privateer flown 91 KRC meet Note size compared nearby battery case/charging station Thats geared cobalt 40 21 cells pod Brian Hunt London Ontario flew Piper Colt KRC two years ago up 8 lb 12 oz Astro cobalt 40 eighteen 1200s 74-in span about 20 oz wing loading eventF3E least likely event selection draw serious interest Personally though Im serious Electric competitor find situation extremely disappointing damaging Electric large Such activity shortfall sure convince Nationals watchers modeldom whole Electric brings no participationthis course because theres likely very few flying singular unpopular event Im personally acquainted folks East Coast would welcome chance show Electric stuff Pylon Sailplane OT Scale Maybe theres something dont know now Im crying Shame shame Electric powers-that-be having blown Nationals Electric fuse anyone can offer background explain away situation Ill happy offer future column would have couldnt read nice thing folks regular readers know its very rare indeed get strong column special F3E event worthy note regard Id like pick up left off last issue column discussed current US F3E Team effort wrote full support Just case might getting confused no way conflict paragraphs above because hand Nationals everyone should international F3E tends attract very few very serious very best E-fliers exclusivity no way diminishes merit undertaking Think sort Olympiad Personally Im very much wishing best guys would feel very proud brought home Gold yeara first ever USA complete rules F3E activity available separately AMA Brian Chan Chairman 1992 F3E Team Fund-Raising Committee kind enough send summary description An F3E event consists two tasks flown succession same launch First comes distance/speed task task pilot given three minutes gain altitude enter pre-set distance course motor off plane must fly legs marked 492 foot distance possible within time period bit detail simple description offers noteworthy top fliers can 25 27 legs second task precision five-minute duration flight immediately following distance task above second task begins plane passing under 10-foot limbo line climbing Motor can used anytime run time deducted total score flight concludes spot landing points Brian tells its easy Continued page 152 June1992 59 wing its insides Dan Gregory 1920 sq support 7-lb gross Power geared cobalt 25 turning 12 x 75 Graupner folder Note shaft extension coupler drive prop pilots reminder himself Grease Gears _@ NOR-RAY PRODUCTS INC 5008 SAND BEACH RD / WICHITA FALLS TX 76310 817-692-4475 HANDS OFF CUT TWO WHY PAY MORE WHEN YOU CAN GET THE BEST FOR LESS? Designed Modeler ModelersCuts Both Sides Same Time Easily Cuts Straight & Tapered Wings Available 30 40 50 60 Still Only $9680 $3OO S&H RequW3 V Power Supply 40 S& Visa-Mastercard Video Available Send $2 information fine products CUSTOM EXHAUST SYSTEMS Designed Fit Inside Tight Cowls Call Us Special Exhaust Needs CUSTOM VACUUM FORMING CanopiesCowisWheelpants RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 150 moment veneer gives qualities am looking composite wing construction Veneer skins light strong have above-average surface hardness require minimum maintenance during lifetime Dont afraid trying can build foam-and-balsa wing veneer next best step upgrading building onding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation No Job Too Big Too Small RC Electronics/Kopski Continued page 59 make five-minute flight five rolO seconds motor run Yes read right Brian also tells typical F3E plane has span 60 70 inches overall weight 82 90 oz typical motor would Astro FAI 60 twenty-seven 900 mAh Sanyo 5CR cells models epoxy resin fiberglass foam Kevlar carbon fiber construction controls consist spoilerons elevator onloff motor Motor current can reach 100 amps Thats hundred amps folks typical everyday sport Electric As reminder team yours relies heavily en external support can help buying team T-shirt patch pin $12 $5 $3 respectively Write US Electric Flight Team 20 Lemon Court Hillsborough CA 94010-62 14 tell em Bob sent ya March coJumn has brought some reader reaction discussion It, column used descriptor mean several economy Electric kits market can complete motor relatively low cost also described Electrics generally fly some use try out Electric some use flight training some fly casual fun finally some modelers upgrade performance planes substituting higher performance motors Well column brought two rather diverse reader inputs within days other first unpleasant reader letter Ive received nine plus years Ive writing modeler very down Electric general particular felt other Electric columnists have misleading readers about well Electrics perform So harsh writing fact cant print what sent Continued page 154 B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field 152 Model Aviation NEW FAI TAN RUBBER 114 316 1/8 thick 1 lb box $1475 linciudes 4 nz Slick Lsbei $1375 no lube costs *1 75i 10 lb box- $11000 IUPS Deliveredi Postpaid US via UPS Cai rae add 6% sales taa Made USA Slow cure consistent quaiisy Ask PAl-TAN 89190 catalog lists 100 FF kitsl CROCKET HOOKS NOWMADEBYFAI SEND 41 50FAI Model Supply FOR00 Box 339344 CECARSON CATALOGTORRANCE CO9O50CARSON C 90745 TEL 213 8308939 SAMS MODELS England NEW FREE FLIGHT KITS i-7 ER SEA FURY 216 $i995 also available WESTLAND WIDGEON 24 14gs Rubber/Electric/Co2 ADD $700 Airmaji postage Europes leading Free Flight & vintage spe cialist SAMS 1700 item catalog FREE Send $2 bills postage SAMS Chapel Sandon Herts SG9 OQJ England Note US checks & stamps valid UK Send $ bills use Visa/Mastercard THE LITTLEST MINI MIRACLESANDER OF THE WORKSHOP Ever-taut adjustable sanding belt Patented lodring priodple snaps taut finger pull Fits small large concave recesses Over small large beads Knife-edge sides Sands dose nght angle fittings Padded body Conforms variations sudace Mini-Glue Tips Stay-Tray Tee Bar Mini-Saw Ruft-Stuff & Jewel Stripes Sandpaper saver Makes square inch usable No waste wtih ingenious fastering diporedA DC Use compatriot Mini-Ships assori gdts wet dry Buy ready-made bets cut own 16 belts standard sheet Sturdy construction High impast plastic APPLIED DESIGN CORP Highest quality foam rubber Tough enough 384 heaviest worfr hobbyist householder$285 Torrance CA 90510 BANNER AIRCRAFT DESIGNS BRD KITS FLY BEST WS 66 -883 sqin 90 108 20120 40 Length 60 Weight 95/1051b Also Avail able Extra 230 Version Extra 3XPRICE $240 WS 66 -883 sqin Length 59 90 108 2012040 Weight 9511051b Sukhoi SU-26MPRICE $240 WS 52 1050 sqin Length 54 Weight 9 5/1 0 51 b UltimatePRICE $295 KITS INCLUDE Epoxyglass fuse bellypan cowl cock pit lpants applicable Virgin bead foam wing cores wings 1 piece internal formers machine cut birch A0P t ply Illustrated construction manual Clear butyrate canopy Preformed T-6 aluminum landing gear Plug stab kit TO ORDER CALL 215-759-3179 5717 Sullivan Trail Nazareth PA 18064 VISA/MC ACCEPTED RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 152 mea first-time-ever experience Mercy Please remember everyone hobby FUN Anyway seems modeler just has able attain Electric Elation tt part blamed other columnists making him think should Additionally said others have failed warn modelers about negatives associated Electric appears person now sort oneman anti-Electric advertising campaign based nasties printed former E-plane wing course responded reader try readers Along much else return letter essence declared have never willfully knowingly misrepresented Electric Electric product time comes make own final landing life should find myself place constant intense thermal activity resulting local fires wont dishonesty column anywhere else As soon found out reply vain second letter quickly arrived less same sort unpleasantness first other hand letter second reader typical thousands letters Ive received over years gracious gentlemanly upbeat modeler gotten start Electric kits referenced above went build fly substantial hanger-full higher performance Electricsthoroughly enjoying Electric aeromodeling Win some lose some Maybe its really like win lose Reflecting can actually see some merit first readers letters thinking about input Ive come realize very difficult accurately describe written word well Electrics really fly example what does mean write plane flies just great guess must accept what might great modeler may just ho-hum another Also can see loner having difficulties getting air whatever reason having no local successful E flier compare can readily reach wrong conclusion yes case column does normally dwell negatives Electricof some covered too long ago agree its certainly time again So can hardly wait Ill review negatives Im aware nearfuture column Hang everyone consideration above must now wonder may other disappointed angry readers feel Ive 154 Model Aviation 1-v t1 Eu ROLLED PLANS Iv-asea - INSTR 1/9-41ncO truE ntcLsoss___ EFLIOttr IUPSI5i/v scinscutznunv-v m 1136 truedmore tansup in- fl5O 1mm nor built up chats TB 37111am 535 5nrsug hows in, tvs v2211riPR, 20-3vb1a aed p] STATE-OF-THE-ART PILOrS READY TO FLY Cni Ce wln*mI lR S aadt Lenae fIEiIrg Reconiaed ____ cEA ctlf ledAedeso, File NuFile No.j Porer E26226LB2grB4 ped,ot, Ins Only certified checks u mason odes accepted Minimum ode u14vefotheepackagesotv Pvmepoles 5450 pe package 5250 shipping handlingi cT esjdents add sales tau Pices subiect change withuut nutice DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED rio tuthe inlomation deale ri ces send sAsE end Business Cad tu SERMOS R/C _ SNAP CONNECTORS Inc Cedar Corners Station Box 16787 Stamford CT 06905 12031 322-6294 mislead thcm things Ive written written column over years Id like know about assure strive very hard credible job column ya gotta tell feel dont cant read own column get what mean write please note its necessary invoke special language gentlemanly factual emotional input will get full appreciation attention writers feel need bolster vocabularies special words should expect acknowledgement As approach end topical pursuit Id like note over past several years KRC has raffled off approximately 10 fully equipped ready-tofly Electries annual Electric Fly Almost economy kit motor nature fully flight tested before anyone got included such models Amptique PT Electric Mirage Great Planes Electric Cub Eclipse Electra Le Crate Electro Streak UHU absolutely positively out question KRC would think giving something away very high quality plane performer Period Id like exit topical arena observing over years Ive met some well-meaning modelersmost vety nice folks indeedwho just couldnt seem make anything workwet dryno matter hard tried shoe fits.. Unfortunately much else cover month topic introduced last monthbatteries charginggets little space Id like refer readers March April 92 issues Flight Profile histograms presented therein March issue depicted graphical format 282 flights Electrified Seniorita April issue did same 259 flights Senior Skyvolt aerobatic [Well quite MA goofed pasted wrong head histogram April issue should have read Senior Skyvolt Seniorita ed] Thats quite few flightsand battery charges dischargesper plane exception few experimental flights involving different packs flights original battery packs best examples battery longevity though years past Ive planes over 400 Ilights charges discharges same pack should clear what Im saying Properly cared batteries can provide lot hying achieve sort battery life flight performance depicted referenced columns go considerable effort avoid overcharging charging packs hot t try keep em cool flight Therell future columns now Id like leave firm impression taking good care good battery can result lot good Electric flying some may think effect I/most flying free after initial battery purchase As example models above feel packs have yet reached half uscable life Some errors creep column now always try fix em two Feb 92 column has photo 91 KRC meet Ron Farkas Electrified Four Star 40 turns out misspelled Rons family name photo caption apologize As noted above April issue contained mistitled graphicthe Flight Profile Discover SECRET TO HASSLE-FREE CHARGING Dont miss perfect day because uncharged batteries amazingly simple AUTO-TRtCKLE ADAPTER converts ALL overnight chargers FULLY AUTOMATIC TRICKLE CHARGERS Nothing else like Simply plug wall plug overnight chargers push button forget about batteries whole fleet will ready next day week month year Nothing solder no connectors buy 100% solid state device safely reduces chargers output pulse trickle after 16 hours Directly supports 5 3 chargers However powerful 120 watt rapacity easily HANDLES UP TO 30 CHARGERS Nothing else comes close convenience simplicity safety cost effectiveness T I1 E Hurry secret Get AUTO-TRICKLE ADAPTER TODAY HOBBY DEALER send $3995 S&H Directly Tejera Mscrosystems Engineering Inc 813-968-9510 PO Box 340608 Tampa Florida 33694 June 1992 155 FLY FIRST CLASS GENE BARTON 11640 Salinaz Garden Grove CA 92643 714 539-9142 SEND SASE OR CALL FOR PRICES AND StZES Model ATA-CXI Works existing NiCd overnight C/tO chargers Yes works cordless power toots toys individual cell chargers etc Senior Skyvolt entitled Seniorita instead flight profile Seniorita did appear March issue So ends months column Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply persons cannot write gentlemanly negative way need write OK EVERYONE OUT TO THE ELECTRIC FIELD ON THE DOUBLE AND HAPPY QUIET ELECTRIC LANDINGS TO ALL onding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation RC AerobaticsNan Putte Continued page 62 RCM got little careless caption writing Let tackle indignant letters telephone calls Ive received subject dramatic rules changes included 1992-1993 rule book consensus letters could let make terrible changes rules appears some people think can influence rules just because write column true have forum express views Pattern issues have no voice rules changes average Pattern flier 156 Model Aviation like dislike rule change proposal can certain District 5 Radio Control Aerobatics Contest Board member hears about thats extent influence absolutely amazing new rules came complete surprise letter writers wonder proposals printed Model Aviation results initial final votes reported asked have rules changed back way people obviously didnt look front rule book under Rules Change Procedures page 2 1992-1993 rule book case havent figured out Im disgusted righteous indignation expressed uninformed people regarding new rules chance make views known Contest Board members Contest Board members virtually beg comments rules change proposals Some board members dont receive comments pro con have responsibility inform ourselves Continued page 158 LANDER INDUST 1006 19TH ST cT HAVRE MONTANA 59601 406265-6529 VISA BUILDING BOARD 24 x 48$48 95 mcI Frt 30x 48 $52~ mci Frt 24x 66 $62~ mci Ert 24x 72 $67 mci Ert CANADIAN ORDERS ADD 25% Budd strahtwisout spending fortune Adurab hh density liZ pe surface bonded 3/4 heasy warp resistant base strisght true wort surface itatwiI sist years arid years Meter meter problems eater Accurate Robart aircraft alignment tools mean fewer failures fun e47 y Dealers Nationwide POBox 247 S Cha es L60174 708-584-7616ROBARTMFO 990 THE precision instrument designed accurately measure relationship between rotor blade flybar Allows precise set-up collective inputs location Offers features greater accuracy expensive meters accurate way measure travel elevator aileron flaps rudder Attaches easily flying surface precisly measures surface deflection Allows accurate differential adjustments Flits large small scale aircraft #1 meter setting proper thrust wing stabilizer incidence Readies new models accurate flight helps diagnose other models operate less best Fits wing tapered straight Fine tunes 1/8 degree SNAP ROLL TEL YOU DIE LANDER RCs LASER CAT NO 87205 THE ORIGINATORS OF ALMOST-READY-TO-FLY AIRCRAFT MADE OF PLASTIC AND FOAM Fuselage Length 44 Wing Span 60 Rec Engine Size 45-60 60-120 4 Stroke Area 620 sq Flying Weight 6-7 lbsRadio Channels 4 Available favorite Hobby Dealer Replacement parts available Dealer distrIbutor inquiries invited Write today free color catalog PO Box 458Oakwood Georgia 30566404-532-6401 Made USA
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/06
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 152, 154, 155, 156
ELECTRIC modeler Ben Mathews 101 Mulberry Metairie LA 70005 telephone 504/833-5589 has written number times over recent years can tell hes having great time Electric Ben tells now quite few E-fliers area holding membership number clubs Ben has expressed interest forming Electric Special Interest Group area hope getting big enough schedule periodic Electric events etc Hes looking hear interested can reach him address above Now just know going cause thats what happens around country listings Electric Connection Service contact Ben tell im Bob sent ya remember columns License Plate Contest announced competition July August 1991 columns Im reminding again Basically Im inviting everyone has might want get vanity plate designed promote Electric send photo photos will published some future column request readers vote favorite plate favored wins modeler gets Todays Hobbies Skyvolt kit see MA Jan 90 contest closes Dec 31 1992 Now happens have vanity plate own car E-FlightMA 8/90 course wont entry also happens several readers have already sent photos Im sure someone will getting kit still have plenty time join fun go dream up own custom E-plate send photo Think Electric contest different kind Some angry E-fliers have writing about scheduled Electric activity years Nationals seems quite few folks have looking forward participating year limited Nationals Electric schedule plans have vain As stands 58 Model Aviation @@uiftU Electrics Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19448 Months Topics 1 Electric Connection Service 2 License Plate Contest 3 Electric Nationals 4 The US F3E Effort 5 Reader Reaction 6 Batteries Charging Part Two 7 Errata Scene 91 PSEMF meet Daydreamer bipe Bob Benjamin L Showmaster Ben Almojuela looks suspiciously like something mind Ken Willard Bill Preston right holds classic Goldberg Sailplane View ot Art Thomss Custom Privateer flown 91 KRC meet Note size compared nearby battery case/charging station Thats geared cobalt 40 21 cells pod Brian Hunt London Ontario flew Piper Colt KRC two years ago up 8 lb 12 oz Astro cobalt 40 eighteen 1200s 74-in span about 20 oz wing loading eventF3E least likely event selection draw serious interest Personally though Im serious Electric competitor find situation extremely disappointing damaging Electric large Such activity shortfall sure convince Nationals watchers modeldom whole Electric brings no participationthis course because theres likely very few flying singular unpopular event Im personally acquainted folks East Coast would welcome chance show Electric stuff Pylon Sailplane OT Scale Maybe theres something dont know now Im crying Shame shame Electric powers-that-be having blown Nationals Electric fuse anyone can offer background explain away situation Ill happy offer future column would have couldnt read nice thing folks regular readers know its very rare indeed get strong column special F3E event worthy note regard Id like pick up left off last issue column discussed current US F3E Team effort wrote full support Just case might getting confused no way conflict paragraphs above because hand Nationals everyone should international F3E tends attract very few very serious very best E-fliers exclusivity no way diminishes merit undertaking Think sort Olympiad Personally Im very much wishing best guys would feel very proud brought home Gold yeara first ever USA complete rules F3E activity available separately AMA Brian Chan Chairman 1992 F3E Team Fund-Raising Committee kind enough send summary description An F3E event consists two tasks flown succession same launch First comes distance/speed task task pilot given three minutes gain altitude enter pre-set distance course motor off plane must fly legs marked 492 foot distance possible within time period bit detail simple description offers noteworthy top fliers can 25 27 legs second task precision five-minute duration flight immediately following distance task above second task begins plane passing under 10-foot limbo line climbing Motor can used anytime run time deducted total score flight concludes spot landing points Brian tells its easy Continued page 152 June1992 59 wing its insides Dan Gregory 1920 sq support 7-lb gross Power geared cobalt 25 turning 12 x 75 Graupner folder Note shaft extension coupler drive prop pilots reminder himself Grease Gears _@ NOR-RAY PRODUCTS INC 5008 SAND BEACH RD / WICHITA FALLS TX 76310 817-692-4475 HANDS OFF CUT TWO WHY PAY MORE WHEN YOU CAN GET THE BEST FOR LESS? Designed Modeler ModelersCuts Both Sides Same Time Easily Cuts Straight & Tapered Wings Available 30 40 50 60 Still Only $9680 $3OO S&H RequW3 V Power Supply 40 S& Visa-Mastercard Video Available Send $2 information fine products CUSTOM EXHAUST SYSTEMS Designed Fit Inside Tight Cowls Call Us Special Exhaust Needs CUSTOM VACUUM FORMING CanopiesCowisWheelpants RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 150 moment veneer gives qualities am looking composite wing construction Veneer skins light strong have above-average surface hardness require minimum maintenance during lifetime Dont afraid trying can build foam-and-balsa wing veneer next best step upgrading building onding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation No Job Too Big Too Small RC Electronics/Kopski Continued page 59 make five-minute flight five rolO seconds motor run Yes read right Brian also tells typical F3E plane has span 60 70 inches overall weight 82 90 oz typical motor would Astro FAI 60 twenty-seven 900 mAh Sanyo 5CR cells models epoxy resin fiberglass foam Kevlar carbon fiber construction controls consist spoilerons elevator onloff motor Motor current can reach 100 amps Thats hundred amps folks typical everyday sport Electric As reminder team yours relies heavily en external support can help buying team T-shirt patch pin $12 $5 $3 respectively Write US Electric Flight Team 20 Lemon Court Hillsborough CA 94010-62 14 tell em Bob sent ya March coJumn has brought some reader reaction discussion It, column used descriptor mean several economy Electric kits market can complete motor relatively low cost also described Electrics generally fly some use try out Electric some use flight training some fly casual fun finally some modelers upgrade performance planes substituting higher performance motors Well column brought two rather diverse reader inputs within days other first unpleasant reader letter Ive received nine plus years Ive writing modeler very down Electric general particular felt other Electric columnists have misleading readers about well Electrics perform So harsh writing fact cant print what sent Continued page 154 B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field 152 Model Aviation NEW FAI TAN RUBBER 114 316 1/8 thick 1 lb box $1475 linciudes 4 nz Slick Lsbei $1375 no lube costs *1 75i 10 lb box- $11000 IUPS Deliveredi Postpaid US via UPS Cai rae add 6% sales taa Made USA Slow cure consistent quaiisy Ask PAl-TAN 89190 catalog lists 100 FF kitsl CROCKET HOOKS NOWMADEBYFAI SEND 41 50FAI Model Supply FOR00 Box 339344 CECARSON CATALOGTORRANCE CO9O50CARSON C 90745 TEL 213 8308939 SAMS MODELS England NEW FREE FLIGHT KITS i-7 ER SEA FURY 216 $i995 also available WESTLAND WIDGEON 24 14gs Rubber/Electric/Co2 ADD $700 Airmaji postage Europes leading Free Flight & vintage spe cialist SAMS 1700 item catalog FREE Send $2 bills postage SAMS Chapel Sandon Herts SG9 OQJ England Note US checks & stamps valid UK Send $ bills use Visa/Mastercard THE LITTLEST MINI MIRACLESANDER OF THE WORKSHOP Ever-taut adjustable sanding belt Patented lodring priodple snaps taut finger pull Fits small large concave recesses Over small large beads Knife-edge sides Sands dose nght angle fittings Padded body Conforms variations sudace Mini-Glue Tips Stay-Tray Tee Bar Mini-Saw Ruft-Stuff & Jewel Stripes Sandpaper saver Makes square inch usable No waste wtih ingenious fastering diporedA DC Use compatriot Mini-Ships assori gdts wet dry Buy ready-made bets cut own 16 belts standard sheet Sturdy construction High impast plastic APPLIED DESIGN CORP Highest quality foam rubber Tough enough 384 heaviest worfr hobbyist householder$285 Torrance CA 90510 BANNER AIRCRAFT DESIGNS BRD KITS FLY BEST WS 66 -883 sqin 90 108 20120 40 Length 60 Weight 95/1051b Also Avail able Extra 230 Version Extra 3XPRICE $240 WS 66 -883 sqin Length 59 90 108 2012040 Weight 9511051b Sukhoi SU-26MPRICE $240 WS 52 1050 sqin Length 54 Weight 9 5/1 0 51 b UltimatePRICE $295 KITS INCLUDE Epoxyglass fuse bellypan cowl cock pit lpants applicable Virgin bead foam wing cores wings 1 piece internal formers machine cut birch A0P t ply Illustrated construction manual Clear butyrate canopy Preformed T-6 aluminum landing gear Plug stab kit TO ORDER CALL 215-759-3179 5717 Sullivan Trail Nazareth PA 18064 VISA/MC ACCEPTED RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 152 mea first-time-ever experience Mercy Please remember everyone hobby FUN Anyway seems modeler just has able attain Electric Elation tt part blamed other columnists making him think should Additionally said others have failed warn modelers about negatives associated Electric appears person now sort oneman anti-Electric advertising campaign based nasties printed former E-plane wing course responded reader try readers Along much else return letter essence declared have never willfully knowingly misrepresented Electric Electric product time comes make own final landing life should find myself place constant intense thermal activity resulting local fires wont dishonesty column anywhere else As soon found out reply vain second letter quickly arrived less same sort unpleasantness first other hand letter second reader typical thousands letters Ive received over years gracious gentlemanly upbeat modeler gotten start Electric kits referenced above went build fly substantial hanger-full higher performance Electricsthoroughly enjoying Electric aeromodeling Win some lose some Maybe its really like win lose Reflecting can actually see some merit first readers letters thinking about input Ive come realize very difficult accurately describe written word well Electrics really fly example what does mean write plane flies just great guess must accept what might great modeler may just ho-hum another Also can see loner having difficulties getting air whatever reason having no local successful E flier compare can readily reach wrong conclusion yes case column does normally dwell negatives Electricof some covered too long ago agree its certainly time again So can hardly wait Ill review negatives Im aware nearfuture column Hang everyone consideration above must now wonder may other disappointed angry readers feel Ive 154 Model Aviation 1-v t1 Eu ROLLED PLANS Iv-asea - INSTR 1/9-41ncO truE ntcLsoss___ EFLIOttr IUPSI5i/v scinscutznunv-v m 1136 truedmore tansup in- fl5O 1mm nor built up chats TB 37111am 535 5nrsug hows in, tvs v2211riPR, 20-3vb1a aed p] STATE-OF-THE-ART PILOrS READY TO FLY Cni Ce wln*mI lR S aadt Lenae fIEiIrg Reconiaed ____ cEA ctlf ledAedeso, File NuFile No.j Porer E26226LB2grB4 ped,ot, Ins Only certified checks u mason odes accepted Minimum ode u14vefotheepackagesotv Pvmepoles 5450 pe package 5250 shipping handlingi cT esjdents add sales tau Pices subiect change withuut nutice DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED rio tuthe inlomation deale ri ces send sAsE end Business Cad tu SERMOS R/C _ SNAP CONNECTORS Inc Cedar Corners Station Box 16787 Stamford CT 06905 12031 322-6294 mislead thcm things Ive written written column over years Id like know about assure strive very hard credible job column ya gotta tell feel dont cant read own column get what mean write please note its necessary invoke special language gentlemanly factual emotional input will get full appreciation attention writers feel need bolster vocabularies special words should expect acknowledgement As approach end topical pursuit Id like note over past several years KRC has raffled off approximately 10 fully equipped ready-tofly Electries annual Electric Fly Almost economy kit motor nature fully flight tested before anyone got included such models Amptique PT Electric Mirage Great Planes Electric Cub Eclipse Electra Le Crate Electro Streak UHU absolutely positively out question KRC would think giving something away very high quality plane performer Period Id like exit topical arena observing over years Ive met some well-meaning modelersmost vety nice folks indeedwho just couldnt seem make anything workwet dryno matter hard tried shoe fits.. Unfortunately much else cover month topic introduced last monthbatteries charginggets little space Id like refer readers March April 92 issues Flight Profile histograms presented therein March issue depicted graphical format 282 flights Electrified Seniorita April issue did same 259 flights Senior Skyvolt aerobatic [Well quite MA goofed pasted wrong head histogram April issue should have read Senior Skyvolt Seniorita ed] Thats quite few flightsand battery charges dischargesper plane exception few experimental flights involving different packs flights original battery packs best examples battery longevity though years past Ive planes over 400 Ilights charges discharges same pack should clear what Im saying Properly cared batteries can provide lot hying achieve sort battery life flight performance depicted referenced columns go considerable effort avoid overcharging charging packs hot t try keep em cool flight Therell future columns now Id like leave firm impression taking good care good battery can result lot good Electric flying some may think effect I/most flying free after initial battery purchase As example models above feel packs have yet reached half uscable life Some errors creep column now always try fix em two Feb 92 column has photo 91 KRC meet Ron Farkas Electrified Four Star 40 turns out misspelled Rons family name photo caption apologize As noted above April issue contained mistitled graphicthe Flight Profile Discover SECRET TO HASSLE-FREE CHARGING Dont miss perfect day because uncharged batteries amazingly simple AUTO-TRtCKLE ADAPTER converts ALL overnight chargers FULLY AUTOMATIC TRICKLE CHARGERS Nothing else like Simply plug wall plug overnight chargers push button forget about batteries whole fleet will ready next day week month year Nothing solder no connectors buy 100% solid state device safely reduces chargers output pulse trickle after 16 hours Directly supports 5 3 chargers However powerful 120 watt rapacity easily HANDLES UP TO 30 CHARGERS Nothing else comes close convenience simplicity safety cost effectiveness T I1 E Hurry secret Get AUTO-TRICKLE ADAPTER TODAY HOBBY DEALER send $3995 S&H Directly Tejera Mscrosystems Engineering Inc 813-968-9510 PO Box 340608 Tampa Florida 33694 June 1992 155 FLY FIRST CLASS GENE BARTON 11640 Salinaz Garden Grove CA 92643 714 539-9142 SEND SASE OR CALL FOR PRICES AND StZES Model ATA-CXI Works existing NiCd overnight C/tO chargers Yes works cordless power toots toys individual cell chargers etc Senior Skyvolt entitled Seniorita instead flight profile Seniorita did appear March issue So ends months column Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply persons cannot write gentlemanly negative way need write OK EVERYONE OUT TO THE ELECTRIC FIELD ON THE DOUBLE AND HAPPY QUIET ELECTRIC LANDINGS TO ALL onding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation RC AerobaticsNan Putte Continued page 62 RCM got little careless caption writing Let tackle indignant letters telephone calls Ive received subject dramatic rules changes included 1992-1993 rule book consensus letters could let make terrible changes rules appears some people think can influence rules just because write column true have forum express views Pattern issues have no voice rules changes average Pattern flier 156 Model Aviation like dislike rule change proposal can certain District 5 Radio Control Aerobatics Contest Board member hears about thats extent influence absolutely amazing new rules came complete surprise letter writers wonder proposals printed Model Aviation results initial final votes reported asked have rules changed back way people obviously didnt look front rule book under Rules Change Procedures page 2 1992-1993 rule book case havent figured out Im disgusted righteous indignation expressed uninformed people regarding new rules chance make views known Contest Board members Contest Board members virtually beg comments rules change proposals Some board members dont receive comments pro con have responsibility inform ourselves Continued page 158 LANDER INDUST 1006 19TH ST cT HAVRE MONTANA 59601 406265-6529 VISA BUILDING BOARD 24 x 48$48 95 mcI Frt 30x 48 $52~ mci Frt 24x 66 $62~ mci Ert 24x 72 $67 mci Ert CANADIAN ORDERS ADD 25% Budd strahtwisout spending fortune Adurab hh density liZ pe surface bonded 3/4 heasy warp resistant base strisght true wort surface itatwiI sist years arid years Meter meter problems eater Accurate Robart aircraft alignment tools mean fewer failures fun e47 y Dealers Nationwide POBox 247 S Cha es L60174 708-584-7616ROBARTMFO 990 THE precision instrument designed accurately measure relationship between rotor blade flybar Allows precise set-up collective inputs location Offers features greater accuracy expensive meters accurate way measure travel elevator aileron flaps rudder Attaches easily flying surface precisly measures surface deflection Allows accurate differential adjustments Flits large small scale aircraft #1 meter setting proper thrust wing stabilizer incidence Readies new models accurate flight helps diagnose other models operate less best Fits wing tapered straight Fine tunes 1/8 degree SNAP ROLL TEL YOU DIE LANDER RCs LASER CAT NO 87205 THE ORIGINATORS OF ALMOST-READY-TO-FLY AIRCRAFT MADE OF PLASTIC AND FOAM Fuselage Length 44 Wing Span 60 Rec Engine Size 45-60 60-120 4 Stroke Area 620 sq Flying Weight 6-7 lbsRadio Channels 4 Available favorite Hobby Dealer Replacement parts available Dealer distrIbutor inquiries invited Write today free color catalog PO Box 458Oakwood Georgia 30566404-532-6401 Made USA
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/06
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 152, 154, 155, 156
ELECTRIC modeler Ben Mathews 101 Mulberry Metairie LA 70005 telephone 504/833-5589 has written number times over recent years can tell hes having great time Electric Ben tells now quite few E-fliers area holding membership number clubs Ben has expressed interest forming Electric Special Interest Group area hope getting big enough schedule periodic Electric events etc Hes looking hear interested can reach him address above Now just know going cause thats what happens around country listings Electric Connection Service contact Ben tell im Bob sent ya remember columns License Plate Contest announced competition July August 1991 columns Im reminding again Basically Im inviting everyone has might want get vanity plate designed promote Electric send photo photos will published some future column request readers vote favorite plate favored wins modeler gets Todays Hobbies Skyvolt kit see MA Jan 90 contest closes Dec 31 1992 Now happens have vanity plate own car E-FlightMA 8/90 course wont entry also happens several readers have already sent photos Im sure someone will getting kit still have plenty time join fun go dream up own custom E-plate send photo Think Electric contest different kind Some angry E-fliers have writing about scheduled Electric activity years Nationals seems quite few folks have looking forward participating year limited Nationals Electric schedule plans have vain As stands 58 Model Aviation @@uiftU Electrics Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19448 Months Topics 1 Electric Connection Service 2 License Plate Contest 3 Electric Nationals 4 The US F3E Effort 5 Reader Reaction 6 Batteries Charging Part Two 7 Errata Scene 91 PSEMF meet Daydreamer bipe Bob Benjamin L Showmaster Ben Almojuela looks suspiciously like something mind Ken Willard Bill Preston right holds classic Goldberg Sailplane View ot Art Thomss Custom Privateer flown 91 KRC meet Note size compared nearby battery case/charging station Thats geared cobalt 40 21 cells pod Brian Hunt London Ontario flew Piper Colt KRC two years ago up 8 lb 12 oz Astro cobalt 40 eighteen 1200s 74-in span about 20 oz wing loading eventF3E least likely event selection draw serious interest Personally though Im serious Electric competitor find situation extremely disappointing damaging Electric large Such activity shortfall sure convince Nationals watchers modeldom whole Electric brings no participationthis course because theres likely very few flying singular unpopular event Im personally acquainted folks East Coast would welcome chance show Electric stuff Pylon Sailplane OT Scale Maybe theres something dont know now Im crying Shame shame Electric powers-that-be having blown Nationals Electric fuse anyone can offer background explain away situation Ill happy offer future column would have couldnt read nice thing folks regular readers know its very rare indeed get strong column special F3E event worthy note regard Id like pick up left off last issue column discussed current US F3E Team effort wrote full support Just case might getting confused no way conflict paragraphs above because hand Nationals everyone should international F3E tends attract very few very serious very best E-fliers exclusivity no way diminishes merit undertaking Think sort Olympiad Personally Im very much wishing best guys would feel very proud brought home Gold yeara first ever USA complete rules F3E activity available separately AMA Brian Chan Chairman 1992 F3E Team Fund-Raising Committee kind enough send summary description An F3E event consists two tasks flown succession same launch First comes distance/speed task task pilot given three minutes gain altitude enter pre-set distance course motor off plane must fly legs marked 492 foot distance possible within time period bit detail simple description offers noteworthy top fliers can 25 27 legs second task precision five-minute duration flight immediately following distance task above second task begins plane passing under 10-foot limbo line climbing Motor can used anytime run time deducted total score flight concludes spot landing points Brian tells its easy Continued page 152 June1992 59 wing its insides Dan Gregory 1920 sq support 7-lb gross Power geared cobalt 25 turning 12 x 75 Graupner folder Note shaft extension coupler drive prop pilots reminder himself Grease Gears _@ NOR-RAY PRODUCTS INC 5008 SAND BEACH RD / WICHITA FALLS TX 76310 817-692-4475 HANDS OFF CUT TWO WHY PAY MORE WHEN YOU CAN GET THE BEST FOR LESS? Designed Modeler ModelersCuts Both Sides Same Time Easily Cuts Straight & Tapered Wings Available 30 40 50 60 Still Only $9680 $3OO S&H RequW3 V Power Supply 40 S& Visa-Mastercard Video Available Send $2 information fine products CUSTOM EXHAUST SYSTEMS Designed Fit Inside Tight Cowls Call Us Special Exhaust Needs CUSTOM VACUUM FORMING CanopiesCowisWheelpants RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 150 moment veneer gives qualities am looking composite wing construction Veneer skins light strong have above-average surface hardness require minimum maintenance during lifetime Dont afraid trying can build foam-and-balsa wing veneer next best step upgrading building onding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation No Job Too Big Too Small RC Electronics/Kopski Continued page 59 make five-minute flight five rolO seconds motor run Yes read right Brian also tells typical F3E plane has span 60 70 inches overall weight 82 90 oz typical motor would Astro FAI 60 twenty-seven 900 mAh Sanyo 5CR cells models epoxy resin fiberglass foam Kevlar carbon fiber construction controls consist spoilerons elevator onloff motor Motor current can reach 100 amps Thats hundred amps folks typical everyday sport Electric As reminder team yours relies heavily en external support can help buying team T-shirt patch pin $12 $5 $3 respectively Write US Electric Flight Team 20 Lemon Court Hillsborough CA 94010-62 14 tell em Bob sent ya March coJumn has brought some reader reaction discussion It, column used descriptor mean several economy Electric kits market can complete motor relatively low cost also described Electrics generally fly some use try out Electric some use flight training some fly casual fun finally some modelers upgrade performance planes substituting higher performance motors Well column brought two rather diverse reader inputs within days other first unpleasant reader letter Ive received nine plus years Ive writing modeler very down Electric general particular felt other Electric columnists have misleading readers about well Electrics perform So harsh writing fact cant print what sent Continued page 154 B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field 152 Model Aviation NEW FAI TAN RUBBER 114 316 1/8 thick 1 lb box $1475 linciudes 4 nz Slick Lsbei $1375 no lube costs *1 75i 10 lb box- $11000 IUPS Deliveredi Postpaid US via UPS Cai rae add 6% sales taa Made USA Slow cure consistent quaiisy Ask PAl-TAN 89190 catalog lists 100 FF kitsl CROCKET HOOKS NOWMADEBYFAI SEND 41 50FAI Model Supply FOR00 Box 339344 CECARSON CATALOGTORRANCE CO9O50CARSON C 90745 TEL 213 8308939 SAMS MODELS England NEW FREE FLIGHT KITS i-7 ER SEA FURY 216 $i995 also available WESTLAND WIDGEON 24 14gs Rubber/Electric/Co2 ADD $700 Airmaji postage Europes leading Free Flight & vintage spe cialist SAMS 1700 item catalog FREE Send $2 bills postage SAMS Chapel Sandon Herts SG9 OQJ England Note US checks & stamps valid UK Send $ bills use Visa/Mastercard THE LITTLEST MINI MIRACLESANDER OF THE WORKSHOP Ever-taut adjustable sanding belt Patented lodring priodple snaps taut finger pull Fits small large concave recesses Over small large beads Knife-edge sides Sands dose nght angle fittings Padded body Conforms variations sudace Mini-Glue Tips Stay-Tray Tee Bar Mini-Saw Ruft-Stuff & Jewel Stripes Sandpaper saver Makes square inch usable No waste wtih ingenious fastering diporedA DC Use compatriot Mini-Ships assori gdts wet dry Buy ready-made bets cut own 16 belts standard sheet Sturdy construction High impast plastic APPLIED DESIGN CORP Highest quality foam rubber Tough enough 384 heaviest worfr hobbyist householder$285 Torrance CA 90510 BANNER AIRCRAFT DESIGNS BRD KITS FLY BEST WS 66 -883 sqin 90 108 20120 40 Length 60 Weight 95/1051b Also Avail able Extra 230 Version Extra 3XPRICE $240 WS 66 -883 sqin Length 59 90 108 2012040 Weight 9511051b Sukhoi SU-26MPRICE $240 WS 52 1050 sqin Length 54 Weight 9 5/1 0 51 b UltimatePRICE $295 KITS INCLUDE Epoxyglass fuse bellypan cowl cock pit lpants applicable Virgin bead foam wing cores wings 1 piece internal formers machine cut birch A0P t ply Illustrated construction manual Clear butyrate canopy Preformed T-6 aluminum landing gear Plug stab kit TO ORDER CALL 215-759-3179 5717 Sullivan Trail Nazareth PA 18064 VISA/MC ACCEPTED RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 152 mea first-time-ever experience Mercy Please remember everyone hobby FUN Anyway seems modeler just has able attain Electric Elation tt part blamed other columnists making him think should Additionally said others have failed warn modelers about negatives associated Electric appears person now sort oneman anti-Electric advertising campaign based nasties printed former E-plane wing course responded reader try readers Along much else return letter essence declared have never willfully knowingly misrepresented Electric Electric product time comes make own final landing life should find myself place constant intense thermal activity resulting local fires wont dishonesty column anywhere else As soon found out reply vain second letter quickly arrived less same sort unpleasantness first other hand letter second reader typical thousands letters Ive received over years gracious gentlemanly upbeat modeler gotten start Electric kits referenced above went build fly substantial hanger-full higher performance Electricsthoroughly enjoying Electric aeromodeling Win some lose some Maybe its really like win lose Reflecting can actually see some merit first readers letters thinking about input Ive come realize very difficult accurately describe written word well Electrics really fly example what does mean write plane flies just great guess must accept what might great modeler may just ho-hum another Also can see loner having difficulties getting air whatever reason having no local successful E flier compare can readily reach wrong conclusion yes case column does normally dwell negatives Electricof some covered too long ago agree its certainly time again So can hardly wait Ill review negatives Im aware nearfuture column Hang everyone consideration above must now wonder may other disappointed angry readers feel Ive 154 Model Aviation 1-v t1 Eu ROLLED PLANS Iv-asea - INSTR 1/9-41ncO truE ntcLsoss___ EFLIOttr IUPSI5i/v scinscutznunv-v m 1136 truedmore tansup in- fl5O 1mm nor built up chats TB 37111am 535 5nrsug hows in, tvs v2211riPR, 20-3vb1a aed p] STATE-OF-THE-ART PILOrS READY TO FLY Cni Ce wln*mI lR S aadt Lenae fIEiIrg Reconiaed ____ cEA ctlf ledAedeso, File NuFile No.j Porer E26226LB2grB4 ped,ot, Ins Only certified checks u mason odes accepted Minimum ode u14vefotheepackagesotv Pvmepoles 5450 pe package 5250 shipping handlingi cT esjdents add sales tau Pices subiect change withuut nutice DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED rio tuthe inlomation deale ri ces send sAsE end Business Cad tu SERMOS R/C _ SNAP CONNECTORS Inc Cedar Corners Station Box 16787 Stamford CT 06905 12031 322-6294 mislead thcm things Ive written written column over years Id like know about assure strive very hard credible job column ya gotta tell feel dont cant read own column get what mean write please note its necessary invoke special language gentlemanly factual emotional input will get full appreciation attention writers feel need bolster vocabularies special words should expect acknowledgement As approach end topical pursuit Id like note over past several years KRC has raffled off approximately 10 fully equipped ready-tofly Electries annual Electric Fly Almost economy kit motor nature fully flight tested before anyone got included such models Amptique PT Electric Mirage Great Planes Electric Cub Eclipse Electra Le Crate Electro Streak UHU absolutely positively out question KRC would think giving something away very high quality plane performer Period Id like exit topical arena observing over years Ive met some well-meaning modelersmost vety nice folks indeedwho just couldnt seem make anything workwet dryno matter hard tried shoe fits.. Unfortunately much else cover month topic introduced last monthbatteries charginggets little space Id like refer readers March April 92 issues Flight Profile histograms presented therein March issue depicted graphical format 282 flights Electrified Seniorita April issue did same 259 flights Senior Skyvolt aerobatic [Well quite MA goofed pasted wrong head histogram April issue should have read Senior Skyvolt Seniorita ed] Thats quite few flightsand battery charges dischargesper plane exception few experimental flights involving different packs flights original battery packs best examples battery longevity though years past Ive planes over 400 Ilights charges discharges same pack should clear what Im saying Properly cared batteries can provide lot hying achieve sort battery life flight performance depicted referenced columns go considerable effort avoid overcharging charging packs hot t try keep em cool flight Therell future columns now Id like leave firm impression taking good care good battery can result lot good Electric flying some may think effect I/most flying free after initial battery purchase As example models above feel packs have yet reached half uscable life Some errors creep column now always try fix em two Feb 92 column has photo 91 KRC meet Ron Farkas Electrified Four Star 40 turns out misspelled Rons family name photo caption apologize As noted above April issue contained mistitled graphicthe Flight Profile Discover SECRET TO HASSLE-FREE CHARGING Dont miss perfect day because uncharged batteries amazingly simple AUTO-TRtCKLE ADAPTER converts ALL overnight chargers FULLY AUTOMATIC TRICKLE CHARGERS Nothing else like Simply plug wall plug overnight chargers push button forget about batteries whole fleet will ready next day week month year Nothing solder no connectors buy 100% solid state device safely reduces chargers output pulse trickle after 16 hours Directly supports 5 3 chargers However powerful 120 watt rapacity easily HANDLES UP TO 30 CHARGERS Nothing else comes close convenience simplicity safety cost effectiveness T I1 E Hurry secret Get AUTO-TRICKLE ADAPTER TODAY HOBBY DEALER send $3995 S&H Directly Tejera Mscrosystems Engineering Inc 813-968-9510 PO Box 340608 Tampa Florida 33694 June 1992 155 FLY FIRST CLASS GENE BARTON 11640 Salinaz Garden Grove CA 92643 714 539-9142 SEND SASE OR CALL FOR PRICES AND StZES Model ATA-CXI Works existing NiCd overnight C/tO chargers Yes works cordless power toots toys individual cell chargers etc Senior Skyvolt entitled Seniorita instead flight profile Seniorita did appear March issue So ends months column Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply persons cannot write gentlemanly negative way need write OK EVERYONE OUT TO THE ELECTRIC FIELD ON THE DOUBLE AND HAPPY QUIET ELECTRIC LANDINGS TO ALL onding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation RC AerobaticsNan Putte Continued page 62 RCM got little careless caption writing Let tackle indignant letters telephone calls Ive received subject dramatic rules changes included 1992-1993 rule book consensus letters could let make terrible changes rules appears some people think can influence rules just because write column true have forum express views Pattern issues have no voice rules changes average Pattern flier 156 Model Aviation like dislike rule change proposal can certain District 5 Radio Control Aerobatics Contest Board member hears about thats extent influence absolutely amazing new rules came complete surprise letter writers wonder proposals printed Model Aviation results initial final votes reported asked have rules changed back way people obviously didnt look front rule book under Rules Change Procedures page 2 1992-1993 rule book case havent figured out Im disgusted righteous indignation expressed uninformed people regarding new rules chance make views known Contest Board members Contest Board members virtually beg comments rules change proposals Some board members dont receive comments pro con have responsibility inform ourselves Continued page 158 LANDER INDUST 1006 19TH ST cT HAVRE MONTANA 59601 406265-6529 VISA BUILDING BOARD 24 x 48$48 95 mcI Frt 30x 48 $52~ mci Frt 24x 66 $62~ mci Ert 24x 72 $67 mci Ert CANADIAN ORDERS ADD 25% Budd strahtwisout spending fortune Adurab hh density liZ pe surface bonded 3/4 heasy warp resistant base strisght true wort surface itatwiI sist years arid years Meter meter problems eater Accurate Robart aircraft alignment tools mean fewer failures fun e47 y Dealers Nationwide POBox 247 S Cha es L60174 708-584-7616ROBARTMFO 990 THE precision instrument designed accurately measure relationship between rotor blade flybar Allows precise set-up collective inputs location Offers features greater accuracy expensive meters accurate way measure travel elevator aileron flaps rudder Attaches easily flying surface precisly measures surface deflection Allows accurate differential adjustments Flits large small scale aircraft #1 meter setting proper thrust wing stabilizer incidence Readies new models accurate flight helps diagnose other models operate less best Fits wing tapered straight Fine tunes 1/8 degree SNAP ROLL TEL YOU DIE LANDER RCs LASER CAT NO 87205 THE ORIGINATORS OF ALMOST-READY-TO-FLY AIRCRAFT MADE OF PLASTIC AND FOAM Fuselage Length 44 Wing Span 60 Rec Engine Size 45-60 60-120 4 Stroke Area 620 sq Flying Weight 6-7 lbsRadio Channels 4 Available favorite Hobby Dealer Replacement parts available Dealer distrIbutor inquiries invited Write today free color catalog PO Box 458Oakwood Georgia 30566404-532-6401 Made USA
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/06
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 152, 154, 155, 156
ELECTRIC modeler Ben Mathews 101 Mulberry Metairie LA 70005 telephone 504/833-5589 has written number times over recent years can tell hes having great time Electric Ben tells now quite few E-fliers area holding membership number clubs Ben has expressed interest forming Electric Special Interest Group area hope getting big enough schedule periodic Electric events etc Hes looking hear interested can reach him address above Now just know going cause thats what happens around country listings Electric Connection Service contact Ben tell im Bob sent ya remember columns License Plate Contest announced competition July August 1991 columns Im reminding again Basically Im inviting everyone has might want get vanity plate designed promote Electric send photo photos will published some future column request readers vote favorite plate favored wins modeler gets Todays Hobbies Skyvolt kit see MA Jan 90 contest closes Dec 31 1992 Now happens have vanity plate own car E-FlightMA 8/90 course wont entry also happens several readers have already sent photos Im sure someone will getting kit still have plenty time join fun go dream up own custom E-plate send photo Think Electric contest different kind Some angry E-fliers have writing about scheduled Electric activity years Nationals seems quite few folks have looking forward participating year limited Nationals Electric schedule plans have vain As stands 58 Model Aviation @@uiftU Electrics Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19448 Months Topics 1 Electric Connection Service 2 License Plate Contest 3 Electric Nationals 4 The US F3E Effort 5 Reader Reaction 6 Batteries Charging Part Two 7 Errata Scene 91 PSEMF meet Daydreamer bipe Bob Benjamin L Showmaster Ben Almojuela looks suspiciously like something mind Ken Willard Bill Preston right holds classic Goldberg Sailplane View ot Art Thomss Custom Privateer flown 91 KRC meet Note size compared nearby battery case/charging station Thats geared cobalt 40 21 cells pod Brian Hunt London Ontario flew Piper Colt KRC two years ago up 8 lb 12 oz Astro cobalt 40 eighteen 1200s 74-in span about 20 oz wing loading eventF3E least likely event selection draw serious interest Personally though Im serious Electric competitor find situation extremely disappointing damaging Electric large Such activity shortfall sure convince Nationals watchers modeldom whole Electric brings no participationthis course because theres likely very few flying singular unpopular event Im personally acquainted folks East Coast would welcome chance show Electric stuff Pylon Sailplane OT Scale Maybe theres something dont know now Im crying Shame shame Electric powers-that-be having blown Nationals Electric fuse anyone can offer background explain away situation Ill happy offer future column would have couldnt read nice thing folks regular readers know its very rare indeed get strong column special F3E event worthy note regard Id like pick up left off last issue column discussed current US F3E Team effort wrote full support Just case might getting confused no way conflict paragraphs above because hand Nationals everyone should international F3E tends attract very few very serious very best E-fliers exclusivity no way diminishes merit undertaking Think sort Olympiad Personally Im very much wishing best guys would feel very proud brought home Gold yeara first ever USA complete rules F3E activity available separately AMA Brian Chan Chairman 1992 F3E Team Fund-Raising Committee kind enough send summary description An F3E event consists two tasks flown succession same launch First comes distance/speed task task pilot given three minutes gain altitude enter pre-set distance course motor off plane must fly legs marked 492 foot distance possible within time period bit detail simple description offers noteworthy top fliers can 25 27 legs second task precision five-minute duration flight immediately following distance task above second task begins plane passing under 10-foot limbo line climbing Motor can used anytime run time deducted total score flight concludes spot landing points Brian tells its easy Continued page 152 June1992 59 wing its insides Dan Gregory 1920 sq support 7-lb gross Power geared cobalt 25 turning 12 x 75 Graupner folder Note shaft extension coupler drive prop pilots reminder himself Grease Gears _@ NOR-RAY PRODUCTS INC 5008 SAND BEACH RD / WICHITA FALLS TX 76310 817-692-4475 HANDS OFF CUT TWO WHY PAY MORE WHEN YOU CAN GET THE BEST FOR LESS? Designed Modeler ModelersCuts Both Sides Same Time Easily Cuts Straight & Tapered Wings Available 30 40 50 60 Still Only $9680 $3OO S&H RequW3 V Power Supply 40 S& Visa-Mastercard Video Available Send $2 information fine products CUSTOM EXHAUST SYSTEMS Designed Fit Inside Tight Cowls Call Us Special Exhaust Needs CUSTOM VACUUM FORMING CanopiesCowisWheelpants RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 150 moment veneer gives qualities am looking composite wing construction Veneer skins light strong have above-average surface hardness require minimum maintenance during lifetime Dont afraid trying can build foam-and-balsa wing veneer next best step upgrading building onding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation No Job Too Big Too Small RC Electronics/Kopski Continued page 59 make five-minute flight five rolO seconds motor run Yes read right Brian also tells typical F3E plane has span 60 70 inches overall weight 82 90 oz typical motor would Astro FAI 60 twenty-seven 900 mAh Sanyo 5CR cells models epoxy resin fiberglass foam Kevlar carbon fiber construction controls consist spoilerons elevator onloff motor Motor current can reach 100 amps Thats hundred amps folks typical everyday sport Electric As reminder team yours relies heavily en external support can help buying team T-shirt patch pin $12 $5 $3 respectively Write US Electric Flight Team 20 Lemon Court Hillsborough CA 94010-62 14 tell em Bob sent ya March coJumn has brought some reader reaction discussion It, column used descriptor mean several economy Electric kits market can complete motor relatively low cost also described Electrics generally fly some use try out Electric some use flight training some fly casual fun finally some modelers upgrade performance planes substituting higher performance motors Well column brought two rather diverse reader inputs within days other first unpleasant reader letter Ive received nine plus years Ive writing modeler very down Electric general particular felt other Electric columnists have misleading readers about well Electrics perform So harsh writing fact cant print what sent Continued page 154 B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field 152 Model Aviation NEW FAI TAN RUBBER 114 316 1/8 thick 1 lb box $1475 linciudes 4 nz Slick Lsbei $1375 no lube costs *1 75i 10 lb box- $11000 IUPS Deliveredi Postpaid US via UPS Cai rae add 6% sales taa Made USA Slow cure consistent quaiisy Ask PAl-TAN 89190 catalog lists 100 FF kitsl CROCKET HOOKS NOWMADEBYFAI SEND 41 50FAI Model Supply FOR00 Box 339344 CECARSON CATALOGTORRANCE CO9O50CARSON C 90745 TEL 213 8308939 SAMS MODELS England NEW FREE FLIGHT KITS i-7 ER SEA FURY 216 $i995 also available WESTLAND WIDGEON 24 14gs Rubber/Electric/Co2 ADD $700 Airmaji postage Europes leading Free Flight & vintage spe cialist SAMS 1700 item catalog FREE Send $2 bills postage SAMS Chapel Sandon Herts SG9 OQJ England Note US checks & stamps valid UK Send $ bills use Visa/Mastercard THE LITTLEST MINI MIRACLESANDER OF THE WORKSHOP Ever-taut adjustable sanding belt Patented lodring priodple snaps taut finger pull Fits small large concave recesses Over small large beads Knife-edge sides Sands dose nght angle fittings Padded body Conforms variations sudace Mini-Glue Tips Stay-Tray Tee Bar Mini-Saw Ruft-Stuff & Jewel Stripes Sandpaper saver Makes square inch usable No waste wtih ingenious fastering diporedA DC Use compatriot Mini-Ships assori gdts wet dry Buy ready-made bets cut own 16 belts standard sheet Sturdy construction High impast plastic APPLIED DESIGN CORP Highest quality foam rubber Tough enough 384 heaviest worfr hobbyist householder$285 Torrance CA 90510 BANNER AIRCRAFT DESIGNS BRD KITS FLY BEST WS 66 -883 sqin 90 108 20120 40 Length 60 Weight 95/1051b Also Avail able Extra 230 Version Extra 3XPRICE $240 WS 66 -883 sqin Length 59 90 108 2012040 Weight 9511051b Sukhoi SU-26MPRICE $240 WS 52 1050 sqin Length 54 Weight 9 5/1 0 51 b UltimatePRICE $295 KITS INCLUDE Epoxyglass fuse bellypan cowl cock pit lpants applicable Virgin bead foam wing cores wings 1 piece internal formers machine cut birch A0P t ply Illustrated construction manual Clear butyrate canopy Preformed T-6 aluminum landing gear Plug stab kit TO ORDER CALL 215-759-3179 5717 Sullivan Trail Nazareth PA 18064 VISA/MC ACCEPTED RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 152 mea first-time-ever experience Mercy Please remember everyone hobby FUN Anyway seems modeler just has able attain Electric Elation tt part blamed other columnists making him think should Additionally said others have failed warn modelers about negatives associated Electric appears person now sort oneman anti-Electric advertising campaign based nasties printed former E-plane wing course responded reader try readers Along much else return letter essence declared have never willfully knowingly misrepresented Electric Electric product time comes make own final landing life should find myself place constant intense thermal activity resulting local fires wont dishonesty column anywhere else As soon found out reply vain second letter quickly arrived less same sort unpleasantness first other hand letter second reader typical thousands letters Ive received over years gracious gentlemanly upbeat modeler gotten start Electric kits referenced above went build fly substantial hanger-full higher performance Electricsthoroughly enjoying Electric aeromodeling Win some lose some Maybe its really like win lose Reflecting can actually see some merit first readers letters thinking about input Ive come realize very difficult accurately describe written word well Electrics really fly example what does mean write plane flies just great guess must accept what might great modeler may just ho-hum another Also can see loner having difficulties getting air whatever reason having no local successful E flier compare can readily reach wrong conclusion yes case column does normally dwell negatives Electricof some covered too long ago agree its certainly time again So can hardly wait Ill review negatives Im aware nearfuture column Hang everyone consideration above must now wonder may other disappointed angry readers feel Ive 154 Model Aviation 1-v t1 Eu ROLLED PLANS Iv-asea - INSTR 1/9-41ncO truE ntcLsoss___ EFLIOttr IUPSI5i/v scinscutznunv-v m 1136 truedmore tansup in- fl5O 1mm nor built up chats TB 37111am 535 5nrsug hows in, tvs v2211riPR, 20-3vb1a aed p] STATE-OF-THE-ART PILOrS READY TO FLY Cni Ce wln*mI lR S aadt Lenae fIEiIrg Reconiaed ____ cEA ctlf ledAedeso, File NuFile No.j Porer E26226LB2grB4 ped,ot, Ins Only certified checks u mason odes accepted Minimum ode u14vefotheepackagesotv Pvmepoles 5450 pe package 5250 shipping handlingi cT esjdents add sales tau Pices subiect change withuut nutice DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED rio tuthe inlomation deale ri ces send sAsE end Business Cad tu SERMOS R/C _ SNAP CONNECTORS Inc Cedar Corners Station Box 16787 Stamford CT 06905 12031 322-6294 mislead thcm things Ive written written column over years Id like know about assure strive very hard credible job column ya gotta tell feel dont cant read own column get what mean write please note its necessary invoke special language gentlemanly factual emotional input will get full appreciation attention writers feel need bolster vocabularies special words should expect acknowledgement As approach end topical pursuit Id like note over past several years KRC has raffled off approximately 10 fully equipped ready-tofly Electries annual Electric Fly Almost economy kit motor nature fully flight tested before anyone got included such models Amptique PT Electric Mirage Great Planes Electric Cub Eclipse Electra Le Crate Electro Streak UHU absolutely positively out question KRC would think giving something away very high quality plane performer Period Id like exit topical arena observing over years Ive met some well-meaning modelersmost vety nice folks indeedwho just couldnt seem make anything workwet dryno matter hard tried shoe fits.. Unfortunately much else cover month topic introduced last monthbatteries charginggets little space Id like refer readers March April 92 issues Flight Profile histograms presented therein March issue depicted graphical format 282 flights Electrified Seniorita April issue did same 259 flights Senior Skyvolt aerobatic [Well quite MA goofed pasted wrong head histogram April issue should have read Senior Skyvolt Seniorita ed] Thats quite few flightsand battery charges dischargesper plane exception few experimental flights involving different packs flights original battery packs best examples battery longevity though years past Ive planes over 400 Ilights charges discharges same pack should clear what Im saying Properly cared batteries can provide lot hying achieve sort battery life flight performance depicted referenced columns go considerable effort avoid overcharging charging packs hot t try keep em cool flight Therell future columns now Id like leave firm impression taking good care good battery can result lot good Electric flying some may think effect I/most flying free after initial battery purchase As example models above feel packs have yet reached half uscable life Some errors creep column now always try fix em two Feb 92 column has photo 91 KRC meet Ron Farkas Electrified Four Star 40 turns out misspelled Rons family name photo caption apologize As noted above April issue contained mistitled graphicthe Flight Profile Discover SECRET TO HASSLE-FREE CHARGING Dont miss perfect day because uncharged batteries amazingly simple AUTO-TRtCKLE ADAPTER converts ALL overnight chargers FULLY AUTOMATIC TRICKLE CHARGERS Nothing else like Simply plug wall plug overnight chargers push button forget about batteries whole fleet will ready next day week month year Nothing solder no connectors buy 100% solid state device safely reduces chargers output pulse trickle after 16 hours Directly supports 5 3 chargers However powerful 120 watt rapacity easily HANDLES UP TO 30 CHARGERS Nothing else comes close convenience simplicity safety cost effectiveness T I1 E Hurry secret Get AUTO-TRICKLE ADAPTER TODAY HOBBY DEALER send $3995 S&H Directly Tejera Mscrosystems Engineering Inc 813-968-9510 PO Box 340608 Tampa Florida 33694 June 1992 155 FLY FIRST CLASS GENE BARTON 11640 Salinaz Garden Grove CA 92643 714 539-9142 SEND SASE OR CALL FOR PRICES AND StZES Model ATA-CXI Works existing NiCd overnight C/tO chargers Yes works cordless power toots toys individual cell chargers etc Senior Skyvolt entitled Seniorita instead flight profile Seniorita did appear March issue So ends months column Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply persons cannot write gentlemanly negative way need write OK EVERYONE OUT TO THE ELECTRIC FIELD ON THE DOUBLE AND HAPPY QUIET ELECTRIC LANDINGS TO ALL onding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation RC AerobaticsNan Putte Continued page 62 RCM got little careless caption writing Let tackle indignant letters telephone calls Ive received subject dramatic rules changes included 1992-1993 rule book consensus letters could let make terrible changes rules appears some people think can influence rules just because write column true have forum express views Pattern issues have no voice rules changes average Pattern flier 156 Model Aviation like dislike rule change proposal can certain District 5 Radio Control Aerobatics Contest Board member hears about thats extent influence absolutely amazing new rules came complete surprise letter writers wonder proposals printed Model Aviation results initial final votes reported asked have rules changed back way people obviously didnt look front rule book under Rules Change Procedures page 2 1992-1993 rule book case havent figured out Im disgusted righteous indignation expressed uninformed people regarding new rules chance make views known Contest Board members Contest Board members virtually beg comments rules change proposals Some board members dont receive comments pro con 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