Radio Control Helicopters Larry Jolly ROTARY WINGS February issue discussed Wallis autogyro kit Englands Micro Mold have since received mail autogyros other subject have reported major questions readers concerned flying qualities autogyro interesting letters came Skip Ruff Taft CA designed very successful twin-rotor autogyro pub lished 1974 issue Model Builder maga zine probably has much experience autogyros anyone country lets hear what has say enjoyed column February 1987 issue MA dealing gyros Autogyros Micro Mold gyro has around year two article first Ive seen American magazine deals basis report Ive ordered Thanks info Ive enclosed couple photos autogyro designed back 1974 featured construction article April 1975 issue Model Builder magazine trike-geared model prototype based loosely Focke-Achgelis 61 helicopter tail-dragger version later im proved model As side note gyros used Cox 049 crankcase/crankshaft assemblies rotor bearingsno machining required After several attempts single-rotor ma chines back early Seventies two torque-rolled ground did Robin designed twin-rotor layout sketch 1949 issue Model Airplane News advantage design gyroscopic dissymmetry-of-lift forces self-cancelled rotors simplified no articulation flight controls tail surfaces negative side model very scalelike Have ever seen full-size twinrotor gyro requires lot power drag two rotors through air can take bit fiddling get rotors adjusted properly Unlike later DR gyro will fly rotors removed description Micro Mold machine twin-rotor appear have very similar flight characteristics Mine flies quite slowly uses throttle ascent/descent utilizes elevator pitch-attitude flareout landing can made hover slight breeze full Up elevator proper throttle setting Full throttle produces climb full Down elevator know interest modeling gyros because large amount mail have received over years due 75 article Interestingly hit last summers Oshkosh EAA fly-in restored flying Pitcairn PCA-2 autogyro Its matter time before someone makes successful RC version Thank Skip pictures interest Since started flying Micro Mold autogyro have learned things about will pass First let state last Sundays flight number 1211 have managed break rotor blade since flying commenced last June craft has proven superreliable perhaps has right Yesterday opportunity demon strate model Ray Hostedler RCM impressed way model performed appalled design Being perfectionist Ray found about 15 things would correct told smile can imagine well Wallis would fly corrections made Well think success something dont fool know old saying its broke dont fix case Id recommend leave well enough alone following keep Wallis flying First build model exactly kit instruc tions use recommend OS 5OFSRH engine equipped GMP Shuttle silencer kit came propeller throw away Mine came propeller soft tried tighten prop nut propeller hub collapsed Install Zinger 11 x 7 pusher-propel ler have found best size OS 50 clutch has tendency grab since Wallis has spin-up unit causes Continued page 172 pair twin-rotor autogyros Skip Ruff Taft CA psuedo Focke-Achgeiis model L prototype much-improved modei R appeared construction article April 1975 issue Model Builder magazine both used rudder/elevator/throttle controi No machining required designer used Cox 049 crankshafts/crankcases rotor bearings May1987 57 return Micro Mold Walils autogyro Author Larry Joiiy revs up main rotor takeoff R machine flight Above Larry says its iot fun fly very durable reilablebut different fly ing Helicopter built it/set up exactly according kit instructions will hover slight breeze Complete Line Exhaust Systems * TunedMuffled Tuned Pipes * Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers opter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsurpassed Workmanship & Performance BSI*dIillHl ZIUDU8azaEI 7555 Se, Geb,eI Roed cedero CA 93422 480-1717 Ah cells motor normally thought 12-cell motor am doing Because want kind prop speed about 9400 current about 17 amps power about 140 watts plane Spectra Stunt weight 42 oz thats Now realize above hardly covers topic full probably raises questions answers Good Thats part did thats indicative used last months column encourage better meaningful motor descriptions see can great deal other what advertised just little insight understandingand current meter tach Additional reading subject matter may also found About Elec trics October November 1983 issues magazine See column April 1986 also February 1987 infoon current meters Please forward comment question SASE please author Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 PS respond letters requesting info help some requesting nothing Normally write mall responses within week Frequently get involved overtime business travel etc getting information respond response time longer Whatever respond everyone appropriate youve written didnt get iny reply within few weeks did get letteror did get Dont get angry get another piece paper try agaln RC Giant Scale/de Vries Continued page 55 history next best thing winning sweepstakes Dont forget big IMAA Festival Con verse INJune 11-14 See Rally Giants John de Vries 46lOMoffat Ln Colorado Springs CO 80915 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 56 CA 92701 Donna organizations treasurer year See next month Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe TX 77385 RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 57 rotor engage clutch grabs nine times out 10 will knock blades out track As precaution squirt little fuel bell housing prior flight lubricates clutch cures problem manual includes excellent instructions balancing tracking rotor blades Set up exactiy according instructions exception Once rotor blades square lock down securely Hot Stuff blade grips seesaw important because allow blades swing will go out track flight causing excessive vibration autogyro operates flight 172 Model Aviation hate PRODUCTS install hinges Try Easy Hinges See Ihe Difference single slot few drops C/A glue its done No gouging pinning hinge pins worry obout Incredibly strong 24 hinges 0295 Vrtuu y ndest uCtb e P0 Box 1743 Marcos CA 92069 89O AVAILABLE AT AMERICAS FINEST HOBBY SHOPS $495 DISTRIBUTED BY focus of letter-writers questions now lets fly Wallis recommend use tether run up adjustments sure radio functioning before spin model up Wallis rotor disc large Im sure could get under turn engine off ran away Assuming model secured begin testing running machine up speed expect model lift off hover full throttle will happen Adjust rotors smooth tracking blades should set close possible zero degrees angle attack must also adjust engines carb smooth operation high low special emphasis low everything ready lets head flying site initial takeoffs recommend asphaltand much clear area possible fly Helicopters resign yourself fact Helicopter does fly differently cyclic controls very soft throttle rudder very strong Rotor speed has little way flies Basically have rotor disc dragging through air powered fuselage Unlike way Helicopter operates Wallis air passing through exiting top rotor disc think about dragging rotor Wallis will easier learn fly first takeoff position model middle runway facing wind Attach string tether secure model during run-up assistant holding string run rotor up rpm bring throttle down make sure have smooth transition idle full power Now bring engine up full power again smoothly bring throttle 75% Release model quick blip left rudder Allow autogyro roll 25-50 ft depending upon wind speed Now apply Up cyclic smartly Wallis will leap off ground alarming angie give Down elevator Instead give full power climb 25-30 ft altitude point reduce power 75% adjust fore-and-aft cyclic necessary climb about 200 angie Make first turn left Use both cyclic rudder careful rudder power setting will very effective model should climbing downwind fly too far away yourself point since theres lot look orientation could become confused Now turn left again fly machine wind Reduce throttle 50% adjust cyclic trim level flight would recom mend several left-hand circuits field Practice reducing power straight runs wind See altitude controlled exactly throttle feeling comfortable stage would recommend practice landingapproach Start flying toward yourself wind about 150 ft out Start reducing power smoothly Notice autogyro will start sink Apply hold little aft cyclic Notice autogyro slows its descent model should now approaching slowly slightly nose-up want land pass slow model sink close ground Close throttle plane about two three feet ground give full Up elevator practice can nearly hover landing find yourself landing mode decide abort immediately go full throttle gently ease out aft cyclic until craft starts climb Note can conceivably descend full throttle rotor high enough angle attack Get used effect aft cyclic has various power settings Once mastered fast descents slow flight touch-and-goes easy Things remember model will oscillate badiy pitch flown high speed high throttle Never touch down full throttle rotor bump will probable come down reduce power setting give Aft cyclic Never give Down cyclic takeoff might crash practice will find Wallis amazingly agile machine almost forgot What about engine-out Well finally happened taking pictures article Iran Wallis out fuel about 60 ft altitude nose wind engine fell silent utter amazement Wallis descended near-vertically about five miles per hour rudder useless cyclic softer no flare yet model did bounce landed smoothly imaginary elevator consider myself lucky though model happened quit doubt could have maneuvered clear obstacle So warned power-on landing far predictable situation Please take note careful right turns especially steep turns model seems want tuck right bank Since cyclic soft little bit effort has spent righting Continued page 176 WOULD YOU BUY GLIDER KIT Designed Guy ONLY IF YOU WANT TO FLY THE BEST THERE 1S thermal competition gliders guy holding Pivot Plus Dodgson Mel Tillis soaring designer Dodgson gns wouldnt buy glider Bob would rent NEW 1987 2Hour FACTORY VIDEO TAPE showing some best flying footage likely see nations top flyers tape also includes brief construction overview multichannel kits along some thinly disguised BS Bob design philosophy etc 0 soon will also have special construction video ta pell 0 Send 2 stamps catalog WINDSONG CAMANO 2-Meter PIXY new PIVOT PLUS NEW VHS BETA 8mm video tape deposit plus $10 S/H c F5Ta limited time can update old Dodgson Designs C 0 tape too old return refond just $10 S/H old tape VISA & MASTER CHARGE ok Wind 19995 Caui 15995 Pixy 5 Mv P1 7500J DODGSON DESIGNS 21230 DAMSON ROAD BOTHELL WA 98O21 174 Model Aviation PRACTICAL SIZED GIANT SCALE MODELS NICK ZIROLI beroIra tnsaIings Canopies AvailableJets [00 Piana sent PostPaid within USA Send 5O Full Catalog Balsa Order Nick Ziroli 29 Edgar Dr Smlthtown NY 11787 USA model attitude can quite alarming After said done have found myself avid autogyro pilot definitely different have own way flying hope has help out trying youre still having problems please write call Ill glad help BCNU Lariy Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 Waco D/Berliner Continued page 64 oversay few days after surgents frightened back bushthe Waco could easily converted plush personal plane some ribbonbedecked general impress ladyfriends golfing pals 1987 counter part old technique developing low-cost versatile weapon just doesnt have same utilityor classonce shooting has stopped FF Duration/Hartill Continued page 67 done accurately agitation reduced Third reduce complexity tasks before means make models simple operate possible can still complicated internally Andrukov FIB prop hub should uncomplicated preparing fly Remember will make mistake air plane Fourth practice practice practice helps immensely giving confidence turn reduces tension supports will win addition helps lot watch other modelers fly can improve reflexes just watching others exercise build image prepare fly pick air launch becomes ingrained body becomes pro grammed have find key World Cup competition ClAM Free Flight Subeommittee decided December 5 1986 Paris meeting provisionally accept plan World Cup Competition organized ClAM make sure have details right quote Ian Kaynes Free Flight News rules proposed Free Flight state will separate World Cups classes FIA FIB FIC competitors specified open Internationals will eligible World Cup contests will selected FAI Sporting Calendar issued under general guidelines maximum two con tests continent outside Europe maxtmum contest per country within Europe Points alcated contest fol lows lst25 pts 2nd20 3rd15 4th12 5thlO 6th9., 14thi World Cup clas sification calculated total points best three results gained during year plus pro vtsions deciding event tie organizer produce results during year distribute press anyone paying results subscription nned run unofficial World Cup during 1987 ad vance ClAM consideration proposal contests included marked FAI SportThe 12 events World Cup 87 fol[owings Feb 14-iSTaft CA USAMan Men internauionotl Aped 22-29Waikeris AustraijaINationai ChamPionships May 2-3Maniago itaiyTrofeo itaicantieri May 22-23ISomnod HungaryMemorial Sando Fuiop Jane 20-2Arnben NetheriandsMidsammennighc Trophy Jaiy 3-5Resinge DenunarkScandinavia Open iuiy 2226Riesa Eani Gernanyinternalionai watkampf Asgast iLiono Yagosiaviaizet Kartalic August 2i-23Thouaes FrancePoitoc 957 Septenuber 5-bZuipich West OrnuanylEiffel Pokail October 17-tO5acraneno CA UsASierra Cay October 31-arm SssiteeniandiFeeiilagsceubesserbi November What means can compete contests dont have national team win must have points three No two three can chosen outside Eutope three can chosen Europeexcept cannot count contest per European country Got ideas time has come concept should prove popular FAI truly international sport now have means organized world competition open everyone Already see increasing number foreign Free Flighters coming American contests 176 Model Aviation DC-31w1140 Span$4200 F4U CORSAIR2W Span$3000 ASMS ZERO2W Span$3000 CURTIS P402W Span$3000 AT-S TEXAN24 Span$3000 F8FBEARCAT2W 158 Span$3000 FOKKER DR-i27 Tripe*2700 ing Calendar CA MASK CA glue works wonders building models right Unfortunately gives off enough fumes knock vulture off carcass modelers have suffered medical problems after inhaling CA fumes take chances special vapor respirator filters CA fumes soft face mask adjustable straps comfortably fits face sizes easy breathing valve allows prolonged use providing dependable filtering concentrations up 1000 PPM though rugged industrial mask light weight elimi nate fatigue Dont get gassed CA Get protected Order CA Mask today Just $1247 shipping cheaper hospital visit Money order Master Charge Visa include expiration date check allow 20 days clear Sorry no CODs Pelican Enterprises Inc 265 OXFORD LANE BLOOMINGDALE ILLINOIS 60108 P S Send catalog modelers safefy supplies Yes Im sick CA fumps Send CA mask Enclosed $1247 shipping NAME ADDRESS_______________________ CITY STATE____________ ZIP____________ Li VISA LI MASTER Exp Date________ SAFETY NEEDLE REMOTE NEEDLE VALVE ADJUSTER KEEPS YOUR FiNGERS SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE PROP ALLOWS PERFECT NEEDLE ADJUSTMENT FOR EVERY FLIGHT PRECISION GEAR TRAIN MAKES IT EASY TO SET ENGINE FOR PEAK POWER LOCK CONTROL ALLOWS DESIRED DRAG ON ADJUSTER KNOB FROM LOOSE TO LOCKED COMPLETE WITH MOUNTING HARDWARE & ADAP1ERS FOR BENT OR KNOB TYPE NEEDLES FOR 19- LOB ENGI NES PRICE $12QQ SaD MODEL PRODUCTS POST PAID P0 BOX 4026 601 LEE ST CHECK ORMO DES PLAINESIL60016
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/05
Page Numbers: 57, 172, 174, 176
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/05
Page Numbers: 57, 172, 174, 176
Radio Control Helicopters Larry Jolly ROTARY WINGS February issue discussed Wallis autogyro kit Englands Micro Mold have since received mail autogyros other subject have reported major questions readers concerned flying qualities autogyro interesting letters came Skip Ruff Taft CA designed very successful twin-rotor autogyro pub lished 1974 issue Model Builder maga zine probably has much experience autogyros anyone country lets hear what has say enjoyed column February 1987 issue MA dealing gyros Autogyros Micro Mold gyro has around year two article first Ive seen American magazine deals basis report Ive ordered Thanks info Ive enclosed couple photos autogyro designed back 1974 featured construction article April 1975 issue Model Builder magazine trike-geared model prototype based loosely Focke-Achgelis 61 helicopter tail-dragger version later im proved model As side note gyros used Cox 049 crankcase/crankshaft assemblies rotor bearingsno machining required After several attempts single-rotor ma chines back early Seventies two torque-rolled ground did Robin designed twin-rotor layout sketch 1949 issue Model Airplane News advantage design gyroscopic dissymmetry-of-lift forces self-cancelled rotors simplified no articulation flight controls tail surfaces negative side model very scalelike Have ever seen full-size twinrotor gyro requires lot power drag two rotors through air can take bit fiddling get rotors adjusted properly Unlike later DR gyro will fly rotors removed description Micro Mold machine twin-rotor appear have very similar flight characteristics Mine flies quite slowly uses throttle ascent/descent utilizes elevator pitch-attitude flareout landing can made hover slight breeze full Up elevator proper throttle setting Full throttle produces climb full Down elevator know interest modeling gyros because large amount mail have received over years due 75 article Interestingly hit last summers Oshkosh EAA fly-in restored flying Pitcairn PCA-2 autogyro Its matter time before someone makes successful RC version Thank Skip pictures interest Since started flying Micro Mold autogyro have learned things about will pass First let state last Sundays flight number 1211 have managed break rotor blade since flying commenced last June craft has proven superreliable perhaps has right Yesterday opportunity demon strate model Ray Hostedler RCM impressed way model performed appalled design Being perfectionist Ray found about 15 things would correct told smile can imagine well Wallis would fly corrections made Well think success something dont fool know old saying its broke dont fix case Id recommend leave well enough alone following keep Wallis flying First build model exactly kit instruc tions use recommend OS 5OFSRH engine equipped GMP Shuttle silencer kit came propeller throw away Mine came propeller soft tried tighten prop nut propeller hub collapsed Install Zinger 11 x 7 pusher-propel ler have found best size OS 50 clutch has tendency grab since Wallis has spin-up unit causes Continued page 172 pair twin-rotor autogyros Skip Ruff Taft CA psuedo Focke-Achgeiis model L prototype much-improved modei R appeared construction article April 1975 issue Model Builder magazine both used rudder/elevator/throttle controi No machining required designer used Cox 049 crankshafts/crankcases rotor bearings May1987 57 return Micro Mold Walils autogyro Author Larry Joiiy revs up main rotor takeoff R machine flight Above Larry says its iot fun fly very durable reilablebut different fly ing Helicopter built it/set up exactly according kit instructions will hover slight breeze Complete Line Exhaust Systems * TunedMuffled Tuned Pipes * Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers opter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsurpassed Workmanship & Performance BSI*dIillHl ZIUDU8azaEI 7555 Se, Geb,eI Roed cedero CA 93422 480-1717 Ah cells motor normally thought 12-cell motor am doing Because want kind prop speed about 9400 current about 17 amps power about 140 watts plane Spectra Stunt weight 42 oz thats Now realize above hardly covers topic full probably raises questions answers Good Thats part did thats indicative used last months column encourage better meaningful motor descriptions see can great deal other what advertised just little insight understandingand current meter tach Additional reading subject matter may also found About Elec trics October November 1983 issues magazine See column April 1986 also February 1987 infoon current meters Please forward comment question SASE please author Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 PS respond letters requesting info help some requesting nothing Normally write mall responses within week Frequently get involved overtime business travel etc getting information respond response time longer Whatever respond everyone appropriate youve written didnt get iny reply within few weeks did get letteror did get Dont get angry get another piece paper try agaln RC Giant Scale/de Vries Continued page 55 history next best thing winning sweepstakes Dont forget big IMAA Festival Con verse INJune 11-14 See Rally Giants John de Vries 46lOMoffat Ln Colorado Springs CO 80915 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 56 CA 92701 Donna organizations treasurer year See next month Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe TX 77385 RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 57 rotor engage clutch grabs nine times out 10 will knock blades out track As precaution squirt little fuel bell housing prior flight lubricates clutch cures problem manual includes excellent instructions balancing tracking rotor blades Set up exactiy according instructions exception Once rotor blades square lock down securely Hot Stuff blade grips seesaw important because allow blades swing will go out track flight causing excessive vibration autogyro operates flight 172 Model Aviation hate PRODUCTS install hinges Try Easy Hinges See Ihe Difference single slot few drops C/A glue its done No gouging pinning hinge pins worry obout Incredibly strong 24 hinges 0295 Vrtuu y ndest uCtb e P0 Box 1743 Marcos CA 92069 89O AVAILABLE AT AMERICAS FINEST HOBBY SHOPS $495 DISTRIBUTED BY focus of letter-writers questions now lets fly Wallis recommend use tether run up adjustments sure radio functioning before spin model up Wallis rotor disc large Im sure could get under turn engine off ran away Assuming model secured begin testing running machine up speed expect model lift off hover full throttle will happen Adjust rotors smooth tracking blades should set close possible zero degrees angle attack must also adjust engines carb smooth operation high low special emphasis low everything ready lets head flying site initial takeoffs recommend asphaltand much clear area possible fly Helicopters resign yourself fact Helicopter does fly differently cyclic controls very soft throttle rudder very strong Rotor speed has little way flies Basically have rotor disc dragging through air powered fuselage Unlike way Helicopter operates Wallis air passing through exiting top rotor disc think about dragging rotor Wallis will easier learn fly first takeoff position model middle runway facing wind Attach string tether secure model during run-up assistant holding string run rotor up rpm bring throttle down make sure have smooth transition idle full power Now bring engine up full power again smoothly bring throttle 75% Release model quick blip left rudder Allow autogyro roll 25-50 ft depending upon wind speed Now apply Up cyclic smartly Wallis will leap off ground alarming angie give Down elevator Instead give full power climb 25-30 ft altitude point reduce power 75% adjust fore-and-aft cyclic necessary climb about 200 angie Make first turn left Use both cyclic rudder careful rudder power setting will very effective model should climbing downwind fly too far away yourself point since theres lot look orientation could become confused Now turn left again fly machine wind Reduce throttle 50% adjust cyclic trim level flight would recom mend several left-hand circuits field Practice reducing power straight runs wind See altitude controlled exactly throttle feeling comfortable stage would recommend practice landingapproach Start flying toward yourself wind about 150 ft out Start reducing power smoothly Notice autogyro will start sink Apply hold little aft cyclic Notice autogyro slows its descent model should now approaching slowly slightly nose-up want land pass slow model sink close ground Close throttle plane about two three feet ground give full Up elevator practice can nearly hover landing find yourself landing mode decide abort immediately go full throttle gently ease out aft cyclic until craft starts climb Note can conceivably descend full throttle rotor high enough angle attack Get used effect aft cyclic has various power settings Once mastered fast descents slow flight touch-and-goes easy Things remember model will oscillate badiy pitch flown high speed high throttle Never touch down full throttle rotor bump will probable come down reduce power setting give Aft cyclic Never give Down cyclic takeoff might crash practice will find Wallis amazingly agile machine almost forgot What about engine-out Well finally happened taking pictures article Iran Wallis out fuel about 60 ft altitude nose wind engine fell silent utter amazement Wallis descended near-vertically about five miles per hour rudder useless cyclic softer no flare yet model did bounce landed smoothly imaginary elevator consider myself lucky though model happened quit doubt could have maneuvered clear obstacle So warned power-on landing far predictable situation Please take note careful right turns especially steep turns model seems want tuck right bank Since cyclic soft little bit effort has spent righting Continued page 176 WOULD YOU BUY GLIDER KIT Designed Guy ONLY IF YOU WANT TO FLY THE BEST THERE 1S thermal competition gliders guy holding Pivot Plus Dodgson Mel Tillis soaring designer Dodgson gns wouldnt buy glider Bob would rent NEW 1987 2Hour FACTORY VIDEO TAPE showing some best flying footage likely see nations top flyers tape also includes brief construction overview multichannel kits along some thinly disguised BS Bob design philosophy etc 0 soon will also have special construction video ta pell 0 Send 2 stamps catalog WINDSONG CAMANO 2-Meter PIXY new PIVOT PLUS NEW VHS BETA 8mm video tape deposit plus $10 S/H c F5Ta limited time can update old Dodgson Designs C 0 tape too old return refond just $10 S/H old tape VISA & MASTER CHARGE ok Wind 19995 Caui 15995 Pixy 5 Mv P1 7500J DODGSON DESIGNS 21230 DAMSON ROAD BOTHELL WA 98O21 174 Model Aviation PRACTICAL SIZED GIANT SCALE MODELS NICK ZIROLI beroIra tnsaIings Canopies AvailableJets [00 Piana sent PostPaid within USA Send 5O Full Catalog Balsa Order Nick Ziroli 29 Edgar Dr Smlthtown NY 11787 USA model attitude can quite alarming After said done have found myself avid autogyro pilot definitely different have own way flying hope has help out trying youre still having problems please write call Ill glad help BCNU Lariy Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 Waco D/Berliner Continued page 64 oversay few days after surgents frightened back bushthe Waco could easily converted plush personal plane some ribbonbedecked general impress ladyfriends golfing pals 1987 counter part old technique developing low-cost versatile weapon just doesnt have same utilityor classonce shooting has stopped FF Duration/Hartill Continued page 67 done accurately agitation reduced Third reduce complexity tasks before means make models simple operate possible can still complicated internally Andrukov FIB prop hub should uncomplicated preparing fly Remember will make mistake air plane Fourth practice practice practice helps immensely giving confidence turn reduces tension supports will win addition helps lot watch other modelers fly can improve reflexes just watching others exercise build image prepare fly pick air launch becomes ingrained body becomes pro grammed have find key World Cup competition ClAM Free Flight Subeommittee decided December 5 1986 Paris meeting provisionally accept plan World Cup Competition organized ClAM make sure have details right quote Ian Kaynes Free Flight News rules proposed Free Flight state will separate World Cups classes FIA FIB FIC competitors specified open Internationals will eligible World Cup contests will selected FAI Sporting Calendar issued under general guidelines maximum two con tests continent outside Europe maxtmum contest per country within Europe Points alcated contest fol lows lst25 pts 2nd20 3rd15 4th12 5thlO 6th9., 14thi World Cup clas sification calculated total points best three results gained during year plus pro vtsions deciding event tie organizer produce results during year distribute press anyone paying results subscription nned run unofficial World Cup during 1987 ad vance ClAM consideration proposal contests included marked FAI SportThe 12 events World Cup 87 fol[owings Feb 14-iSTaft CA USAMan Men internauionotl Aped 22-29Waikeris AustraijaINationai ChamPionships May 2-3Maniago itaiyTrofeo itaicantieri May 22-23ISomnod HungaryMemorial Sando Fuiop Jane 20-2Arnben NetheriandsMidsammennighc Trophy Jaiy 3-5Resinge DenunarkScandinavia Open iuiy 2226Riesa Eani Gernanyinternalionai watkampf Asgast iLiono Yagosiaviaizet Kartalic August 2i-23Thouaes FrancePoitoc 957 Septenuber 5-bZuipich West OrnuanylEiffel Pokail October 17-tO5acraneno CA UsASierra Cay October 31-arm SssiteeniandiFeeiilagsceubesserbi November What means can compete contests dont have national team win must have points three No two three can chosen outside Eutope three can chosen Europeexcept cannot count contest per European country Got ideas time has come concept should prove popular FAI truly international sport now have means organized world competition open everyone Already see increasing number foreign Free Flighters coming American contests 176 Model Aviation DC-31w1140 Span$4200 F4U CORSAIR2W Span$3000 ASMS ZERO2W Span$3000 CURTIS P402W Span$3000 AT-S TEXAN24 Span$3000 F8FBEARCAT2W 158 Span$3000 FOKKER DR-i27 Tripe*2700 ing Calendar CA MASK CA glue works wonders building models right Unfortunately gives off enough fumes knock vulture off carcass modelers have suffered medical problems after inhaling CA fumes take chances special vapor respirator filters CA fumes soft face mask adjustable straps comfortably fits face sizes easy breathing valve allows prolonged use providing dependable filtering concentrations up 1000 PPM though rugged industrial mask light weight elimi nate fatigue Dont get gassed CA Get protected Order CA Mask today Just $1247 shipping cheaper hospital visit Money order Master Charge Visa include expiration date check allow 20 days clear Sorry no CODs Pelican Enterprises Inc 265 OXFORD LANE BLOOMINGDALE ILLINOIS 60108 P S Send catalog modelers safefy supplies Yes Im sick CA fumps Send CA mask Enclosed $1247 shipping NAME ADDRESS_______________________ CITY STATE____________ ZIP____________ Li VISA LI MASTER Exp Date________ SAFETY NEEDLE REMOTE NEEDLE VALVE ADJUSTER KEEPS YOUR FiNGERS SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE PROP ALLOWS PERFECT NEEDLE ADJUSTMENT FOR EVERY FLIGHT PRECISION GEAR TRAIN MAKES IT EASY TO SET ENGINE FOR PEAK POWER LOCK CONTROL ALLOWS DESIRED DRAG ON ADJUSTER KNOB FROM LOOSE TO LOCKED COMPLETE WITH MOUNTING HARDWARE & ADAP1ERS FOR BENT OR KNOB TYPE NEEDLES FOR 19- LOB ENGI NES PRICE $12QQ SaD MODEL PRODUCTS POST PAID P0 BOX 4026 601 LEE ST CHECK ORMO DES PLAINESIL60016
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/05
Page Numbers: 57, 172, 174, 176
Radio Control Helicopters Larry Jolly ROTARY WINGS February issue discussed Wallis autogyro kit Englands Micro Mold have since received mail autogyros other subject have reported major questions readers concerned flying qualities autogyro interesting letters came Skip Ruff Taft CA designed very successful twin-rotor autogyro pub lished 1974 issue Model Builder maga zine probably has much experience autogyros anyone country lets hear what has say enjoyed column February 1987 issue MA dealing gyros Autogyros Micro Mold gyro has around year two article first Ive seen American magazine deals basis report Ive ordered Thanks info Ive enclosed couple photos autogyro designed back 1974 featured construction article April 1975 issue Model Builder magazine trike-geared model prototype based loosely Focke-Achgelis 61 helicopter tail-dragger version later im proved model As side note gyros used Cox 049 crankcase/crankshaft assemblies rotor bearingsno machining required After several attempts single-rotor ma chines back early Seventies two torque-rolled ground did Robin designed twin-rotor layout sketch 1949 issue Model Airplane News advantage design gyroscopic dissymmetry-of-lift forces self-cancelled rotors simplified no articulation flight controls tail surfaces negative side model very scalelike Have ever seen full-size twinrotor gyro requires lot power drag two rotors through air can take bit fiddling get rotors adjusted properly Unlike later DR gyro will fly rotors removed description Micro Mold machine twin-rotor appear have very similar flight characteristics Mine flies quite slowly uses throttle ascent/descent utilizes elevator pitch-attitude flareout landing can made hover slight breeze full Up elevator proper throttle setting Full throttle produces climb full Down elevator know interest modeling gyros because large amount mail have received over years due 75 article Interestingly hit last summers Oshkosh EAA fly-in restored flying Pitcairn PCA-2 autogyro Its matter time before someone makes successful RC version Thank Skip pictures interest Since started flying Micro Mold autogyro have learned things about will pass First let state last Sundays flight number 1211 have managed break rotor blade since flying commenced last June craft has proven superreliable perhaps has right Yesterday opportunity demon strate model Ray Hostedler RCM impressed way model performed appalled design Being perfectionist Ray found about 15 things would correct told smile can imagine well Wallis would fly corrections made Well think success something dont fool know old saying its broke dont fix case Id recommend leave well enough alone following keep Wallis flying First build model exactly kit instruc tions use recommend OS 5OFSRH engine equipped GMP Shuttle silencer kit came propeller throw away Mine came propeller soft tried tighten prop nut propeller hub collapsed Install Zinger 11 x 7 pusher-propel ler have found best size OS 50 clutch has tendency grab since Wallis has spin-up unit causes Continued page 172 pair twin-rotor autogyros Skip Ruff Taft CA psuedo Focke-Achgeiis model L prototype much-improved modei R appeared construction article April 1975 issue Model Builder magazine both used rudder/elevator/throttle controi No machining required designer used Cox 049 crankshafts/crankcases rotor bearings May1987 57 return Micro Mold Walils autogyro Author Larry Joiiy revs up main rotor takeoff R machine flight Above Larry says its iot fun fly very durable reilablebut different fly ing Helicopter built it/set up exactly according kit instructions will hover slight breeze Complete Line Exhaust Systems * TunedMuffled Tuned Pipes * Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers opter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsurpassed Workmanship & Performance BSI*dIillHl ZIUDU8azaEI 7555 Se, Geb,eI Roed cedero CA 93422 480-1717 Ah cells motor normally thought 12-cell motor am doing Because want kind prop speed about 9400 current about 17 amps power about 140 watts plane Spectra Stunt weight 42 oz thats Now realize above hardly covers topic full probably raises questions answers Good Thats part did thats indicative used last months column encourage better meaningful motor descriptions see can great deal other what advertised just little insight understandingand current meter tach Additional reading subject matter may also found About Elec trics October November 1983 issues magazine See column April 1986 also February 1987 infoon current meters Please forward comment question SASE please author Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 PS respond letters requesting info help some requesting nothing Normally write mall responses within week Frequently get involved overtime business travel etc getting information respond response time longer Whatever respond everyone appropriate youve written didnt get iny reply within few weeks did get letteror did get Dont get angry get another piece paper try agaln RC Giant Scale/de Vries Continued page 55 history next best thing winning sweepstakes Dont forget big IMAA Festival Con verse INJune 11-14 See Rally Giants John de Vries 46lOMoffat Ln Colorado Springs CO 80915 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 56 CA 92701 Donna organizations treasurer year See next month Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe TX 77385 RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 57 rotor engage clutch grabs nine times out 10 will knock blades out track As precaution squirt little fuel bell housing prior flight lubricates clutch cures problem manual includes excellent instructions balancing tracking rotor blades Set up exactiy according instructions exception Once rotor blades square lock down securely Hot Stuff blade grips seesaw important because allow blades swing will go out track flight causing excessive vibration autogyro operates flight 172 Model Aviation hate PRODUCTS install hinges Try Easy Hinges See Ihe Difference single slot few drops C/A glue its done No gouging pinning hinge pins worry obout Incredibly strong 24 hinges 0295 Vrtuu y ndest uCtb e P0 Box 1743 Marcos CA 92069 89O AVAILABLE AT AMERICAS FINEST HOBBY SHOPS $495 DISTRIBUTED BY focus of letter-writers questions now lets fly Wallis recommend use tether run up adjustments sure radio functioning before spin model up Wallis rotor disc large Im sure could get under turn engine off ran away Assuming model secured begin testing running machine up speed expect model lift off hover full throttle will happen Adjust rotors smooth tracking blades should set close possible zero degrees angle attack must also adjust engines carb smooth operation high low special emphasis low everything ready lets head flying site initial takeoffs recommend asphaltand much clear area possible fly Helicopters resign yourself fact Helicopter does fly differently cyclic controls very soft throttle rudder very strong Rotor speed has little way flies Basically have rotor disc dragging through air powered fuselage Unlike way Helicopter operates Wallis air passing through exiting top rotor disc think about dragging rotor Wallis will easier learn fly first takeoff position model middle runway facing wind Attach string tether secure model during run-up assistant holding string run rotor up rpm bring throttle down make sure have smooth transition idle full power Now bring engine up full power again smoothly bring throttle 75% Release model quick blip left rudder Allow autogyro roll 25-50 ft depending upon wind speed Now apply Up cyclic smartly Wallis will leap off ground alarming angie give Down elevator Instead give full power climb 25-30 ft altitude point reduce power 75% adjust fore-and-aft cyclic necessary climb about 200 angie Make first turn left Use both cyclic rudder careful rudder power setting will very effective model should climbing downwind fly too far away yourself point since theres lot look orientation could become confused Now turn left again fly machine wind Reduce throttle 50% adjust cyclic trim level flight would recom mend several left-hand circuits field Practice reducing power straight runs wind See altitude controlled exactly throttle feeling comfortable stage would recommend practice landingapproach Start flying toward yourself wind about 150 ft out Start reducing power smoothly Notice autogyro will start sink Apply hold little aft cyclic Notice autogyro slows its descent model should now approaching slowly slightly nose-up want land pass slow model sink close ground Close throttle plane about two three feet ground give full Up elevator practice can nearly hover landing find yourself landing mode decide abort immediately go full throttle gently ease out aft cyclic until craft starts climb Note can conceivably descend full throttle rotor high enough angle attack Get used effect aft cyclic has various power settings Once mastered fast descents slow flight touch-and-goes easy Things remember model will oscillate badiy pitch flown high speed high throttle Never touch down full throttle rotor bump will probable come down reduce power setting give Aft cyclic Never give Down cyclic takeoff might crash practice will find Wallis amazingly agile machine almost forgot What about engine-out Well finally happened taking pictures article Iran Wallis out fuel about 60 ft altitude nose wind engine fell silent utter amazement Wallis descended near-vertically about five miles per hour rudder useless cyclic softer no flare yet model did bounce landed smoothly imaginary elevator consider myself lucky though model happened quit doubt could have maneuvered clear obstacle So warned power-on landing far predictable situation Please take note careful right turns especially steep turns model seems want tuck right bank Since cyclic soft little bit effort has spent righting Continued page 176 WOULD YOU BUY GLIDER KIT Designed Guy ONLY IF YOU WANT TO FLY THE BEST THERE 1S thermal competition gliders guy holding Pivot Plus Dodgson Mel Tillis soaring designer Dodgson gns wouldnt buy glider Bob would rent NEW 1987 2Hour FACTORY VIDEO TAPE showing some best flying footage likely see nations top flyers tape also includes brief construction overview multichannel kits along some thinly disguised BS Bob design philosophy etc 0 soon will also have special construction video ta pell 0 Send 2 stamps catalog WINDSONG CAMANO 2-Meter PIXY new PIVOT PLUS NEW VHS BETA 8mm video tape deposit plus $10 S/H c F5Ta limited time can update old Dodgson Designs C 0 tape too old return refond just $10 S/H old tape VISA & MASTER CHARGE ok Wind 19995 Caui 15995 Pixy 5 Mv P1 7500J DODGSON DESIGNS 21230 DAMSON ROAD BOTHELL WA 98O21 174 Model Aviation PRACTICAL SIZED GIANT SCALE MODELS NICK ZIROLI beroIra tnsaIings Canopies AvailableJets [00 Piana sent PostPaid within USA Send 5O Full Catalog Balsa Order Nick Ziroli 29 Edgar Dr Smlthtown NY 11787 USA model attitude can quite alarming After said done have found myself avid autogyro pilot definitely different have own way flying hope has help out trying youre still having problems please write call Ill glad help BCNU Lariy Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 Waco D/Berliner Continued page 64 oversay few days after surgents frightened back bushthe Waco could easily converted plush personal plane some ribbonbedecked general impress ladyfriends golfing pals 1987 counter part old technique developing low-cost versatile weapon just doesnt have same utilityor classonce shooting has stopped FF Duration/Hartill Continued page 67 done accurately agitation reduced Third reduce complexity tasks before means make models simple operate possible can still complicated internally Andrukov FIB prop hub should uncomplicated preparing fly Remember will make mistake air plane Fourth practice practice practice helps immensely giving confidence turn reduces tension supports will win addition helps lot watch other modelers fly can improve reflexes just watching others exercise build image prepare fly pick air launch becomes ingrained body becomes pro grammed have find key World Cup competition ClAM Free Flight Subeommittee decided December 5 1986 Paris meeting provisionally accept plan World Cup Competition organized ClAM make sure have details right quote Ian Kaynes Free Flight News rules proposed Free Flight state will separate World Cups classes FIA FIB FIC competitors specified open Internationals will eligible World Cup contests will selected FAI Sporting Calendar issued under general guidelines maximum two con tests continent outside Europe maxtmum contest per country within Europe Points alcated contest fol lows lst25 pts 2nd20 3rd15 4th12 5thlO 6th9., 14thi World Cup clas sification calculated total points best three results gained during year plus pro vtsions deciding event tie organizer produce results during year distribute press anyone paying results subscription nned run unofficial World Cup during 1987 ad vance ClAM consideration proposal contests included marked FAI SportThe 12 events World Cup 87 fol[owings Feb 14-iSTaft CA USAMan Men internauionotl Aped 22-29Waikeris AustraijaINationai ChamPionships May 2-3Maniago itaiyTrofeo itaicantieri May 22-23ISomnod HungaryMemorial Sando Fuiop Jane 20-2Arnben NetheriandsMidsammennighc Trophy Jaiy 3-5Resinge DenunarkScandinavia Open iuiy 2226Riesa Eani Gernanyinternalionai watkampf Asgast iLiono Yagosiaviaizet Kartalic August 2i-23Thouaes FrancePoitoc 957 Septenuber 5-bZuipich West OrnuanylEiffel Pokail October 17-tO5acraneno CA UsASierra Cay October 31-arm SssiteeniandiFeeiilagsceubesserbi November What means can compete contests dont have national team win must have points three No two three can chosen outside Eutope three can chosen Europeexcept cannot count contest per European country Got ideas time has come concept should prove popular FAI truly international sport now have means organized world competition open everyone Already see increasing number foreign Free Flighters coming American contests 176 Model Aviation DC-31w1140 Span$4200 F4U CORSAIR2W Span$3000 ASMS ZERO2W Span$3000 CURTIS P402W Span$3000 AT-S TEXAN24 Span$3000 F8FBEARCAT2W 158 Span$3000 FOKKER DR-i27 Tripe*2700 ing Calendar CA MASK CA glue works wonders building models right Unfortunately gives off enough fumes knock vulture off carcass modelers have suffered medical problems after inhaling CA fumes take chances special vapor respirator filters CA fumes soft face mask adjustable straps comfortably fits face sizes easy breathing valve allows prolonged use providing dependable filtering concentrations up 1000 PPM though rugged industrial mask light weight elimi nate fatigue Dont get gassed CA Get protected Order CA Mask today Just $1247 shipping cheaper hospital visit Money order Master Charge Visa include expiration date check allow 20 days clear Sorry no CODs Pelican Enterprises Inc 265 OXFORD LANE BLOOMINGDALE ILLINOIS 60108 P S Send catalog modelers safefy supplies Yes Im sick CA fumps Send CA mask Enclosed $1247 shipping NAME ADDRESS_______________________ CITY STATE____________ ZIP____________ Li VISA LI MASTER Exp Date________ SAFETY NEEDLE REMOTE NEEDLE VALVE ADJUSTER KEEPS YOUR FiNGERS SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE PROP ALLOWS PERFECT NEEDLE ADJUSTMENT FOR EVERY FLIGHT PRECISION GEAR TRAIN MAKES IT EASY TO SET ENGINE FOR PEAK POWER LOCK CONTROL ALLOWS DESIRED DRAG ON ADJUSTER KNOB FROM LOOSE TO LOCKED COMPLETE WITH MOUNTING HARDWARE & ADAP1ERS FOR BENT OR KNOB TYPE NEEDLES FOR 19- LOB ENGI NES PRICE $12QQ SaD MODEL PRODUCTS POST PAID P0 BOX 4026 601 LEE ST CHECK ORMO DES PLAINESIL60016
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/05
Page Numbers: 57, 172, 174, 176
Radio Control Helicopters Larry Jolly ROTARY WINGS February issue discussed Wallis autogyro kit Englands Micro Mold have since received mail autogyros other subject have reported major questions readers concerned flying qualities autogyro interesting letters came Skip Ruff Taft CA designed very successful twin-rotor autogyro pub lished 1974 issue Model Builder maga zine probably has much experience autogyros anyone country lets hear what has say enjoyed column February 1987 issue MA dealing gyros Autogyros Micro Mold gyro has around year two article first Ive seen American magazine deals basis report Ive ordered Thanks info Ive enclosed couple photos autogyro designed back 1974 featured construction article April 1975 issue Model Builder magazine trike-geared model prototype based loosely Focke-Achgelis 61 helicopter tail-dragger version later im proved model As side note gyros used Cox 049 crankcase/crankshaft assemblies rotor bearingsno machining required After several attempts single-rotor ma chines back early Seventies two torque-rolled ground did Robin designed twin-rotor layout sketch 1949 issue Model Airplane News advantage design gyroscopic dissymmetry-of-lift forces self-cancelled rotors simplified no articulation flight controls tail surfaces negative side model very scalelike Have ever seen full-size twinrotor gyro requires lot power drag two rotors through air can take bit fiddling get rotors adjusted properly Unlike later DR gyro will fly rotors removed description Micro Mold machine twin-rotor appear have very similar flight characteristics Mine flies quite slowly uses throttle ascent/descent utilizes elevator pitch-attitude flareout landing can made hover slight breeze full Up elevator proper throttle setting Full throttle produces climb full Down elevator know interest modeling gyros because large amount mail have received over years due 75 article Interestingly hit last summers Oshkosh EAA fly-in restored flying Pitcairn PCA-2 autogyro Its matter time before someone makes successful RC version Thank Skip pictures interest Since started flying Micro Mold autogyro have learned things about will pass First let state last Sundays flight number 1211 have managed break rotor blade since flying commenced last June craft has proven superreliable perhaps has right Yesterday opportunity demon strate model Ray Hostedler RCM impressed way model performed appalled design Being perfectionist Ray found about 15 things would correct told smile can imagine well Wallis would fly corrections made Well think success something dont fool know old saying its broke dont fix case Id recommend leave well enough alone following keep Wallis flying First build model exactly kit instruc tions use recommend OS 5OFSRH engine equipped GMP Shuttle silencer kit came propeller throw away Mine came propeller soft tried tighten prop nut propeller hub collapsed Install Zinger 11 x 7 pusher-propel ler have found best size OS 50 clutch has tendency grab since Wallis has spin-up unit causes Continued page 172 pair twin-rotor autogyros Skip Ruff Taft CA psuedo Focke-Achgeiis model L prototype much-improved modei R appeared construction article April 1975 issue Model Builder magazine both used rudder/elevator/throttle controi No machining required designer used Cox 049 crankshafts/crankcases rotor bearings May1987 57 return Micro Mold Walils autogyro Author Larry Joiiy revs up main rotor takeoff R machine flight Above Larry says its iot fun fly very durable reilablebut different fly ing Helicopter built it/set up exactly according kit instructions will hover slight breeze Complete Line Exhaust Systems * TunedMuffled Tuned Pipes * Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers opter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsurpassed Workmanship & Performance BSI*dIillHl ZIUDU8azaEI 7555 Se, Geb,eI Roed cedero CA 93422 480-1717 Ah cells motor normally thought 12-cell motor am doing Because want kind prop speed about 9400 current about 17 amps power about 140 watts plane Spectra Stunt weight 42 oz thats Now realize above hardly covers topic full probably raises questions answers Good Thats part did thats indicative used last months column encourage better meaningful motor descriptions see can great deal other what advertised just little insight understandingand current meter tach Additional reading subject matter may also found About Elec trics October November 1983 issues magazine See column April 1986 also February 1987 infoon current meters Please forward comment question SASE please author Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 PS respond letters requesting info help some requesting nothing Normally write mall responses within week Frequently get involved overtime business travel etc getting information respond response time longer Whatever respond everyone appropriate youve written didnt get iny reply within few weeks did get letteror did get Dont get angry get another piece paper try agaln RC Giant Scale/de Vries Continued page 55 history next best thing winning sweepstakes Dont forget big IMAA Festival Con verse INJune 11-14 See Rally Giants John de Vries 46lOMoffat Ln Colorado Springs CO 80915 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 56 CA 92701 Donna organizations treasurer year See next month Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe TX 77385 RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 57 rotor engage clutch grabs nine times out 10 will knock blades out track As precaution squirt little fuel bell housing prior flight lubricates clutch cures problem manual includes excellent instructions balancing tracking rotor blades Set up exactiy according instructions exception Once rotor blades square lock down securely Hot Stuff blade grips seesaw important because allow blades swing will go out track flight causing excessive vibration autogyro operates flight 172 Model Aviation hate PRODUCTS install hinges Try Easy Hinges See Ihe Difference single slot few drops C/A glue its done No gouging pinning hinge pins worry obout Incredibly strong 24 hinges 0295 Vrtuu y ndest uCtb e P0 Box 1743 Marcos CA 92069 89O AVAILABLE AT AMERICAS FINEST HOBBY SHOPS $495 DISTRIBUTED BY focus of letter-writers questions now lets fly Wallis recommend use tether run up adjustments sure radio functioning before spin model up Wallis rotor disc large Im sure could get under turn engine off ran away Assuming model secured begin testing running machine up speed expect model lift off hover full throttle will happen Adjust rotors smooth tracking blades should set close possible zero degrees angle attack must also adjust engines carb smooth operation high low special emphasis low everything ready lets head flying site initial takeoffs recommend asphaltand much clear area possible fly Helicopters resign yourself fact Helicopter does fly differently cyclic controls very soft throttle rudder very strong Rotor speed has little way flies Basically have rotor disc dragging through air powered fuselage Unlike way Helicopter operates Wallis air passing through exiting top rotor disc think about dragging rotor Wallis will easier learn fly first takeoff position model middle runway facing wind Attach string tether secure model during run-up assistant holding string run rotor up rpm bring throttle down make sure have smooth transition idle full power Now bring engine up full power again smoothly bring throttle 75% Release model quick blip left rudder Allow autogyro roll 25-50 ft depending upon wind speed Now apply Up cyclic smartly Wallis will leap off ground alarming angie give Down elevator Instead give full power climb 25-30 ft altitude point reduce power 75% adjust fore-and-aft cyclic necessary climb about 200 angie Make first turn left Use both cyclic rudder careful rudder power setting will very effective model should climbing downwind fly too far away yourself point since theres lot look orientation could become confused Now turn left again fly machine wind Reduce throttle 50% adjust cyclic trim level flight would recom mend several left-hand circuits field Practice reducing power straight runs wind See altitude controlled exactly throttle feeling comfortable stage would recommend practice landingapproach Start flying toward yourself wind about 150 ft out Start reducing power smoothly Notice autogyro will start sink Apply hold little aft cyclic Notice autogyro slows its descent model should now approaching slowly slightly nose-up want land pass slow model sink close ground Close throttle plane about two three feet ground give full Up elevator practice can nearly hover landing find yourself landing mode decide abort immediately go full throttle gently ease out aft cyclic until craft starts climb Note can conceivably descend full throttle rotor high enough angle attack Get used effect aft cyclic has various power settings Once mastered fast descents slow flight touch-and-goes easy Things remember model will oscillate badiy pitch flown high speed high throttle Never touch down full throttle rotor bump will probable come down reduce power setting give Aft cyclic Never give Down cyclic takeoff might crash practice will find Wallis amazingly agile machine almost forgot What about engine-out Well finally happened taking pictures article Iran Wallis out fuel about 60 ft altitude nose wind engine fell silent utter amazement Wallis descended near-vertically about five miles per hour rudder useless cyclic softer no flare yet model did bounce landed smoothly imaginary elevator consider myself lucky though model happened quit doubt could have maneuvered clear obstacle So warned power-on landing far predictable situation Please take note careful right turns especially steep turns model seems want tuck right bank Since cyclic soft little bit effort has spent righting Continued page 176 WOULD YOU BUY GLIDER KIT Designed Guy ONLY IF YOU WANT TO FLY THE BEST THERE 1S thermal competition gliders guy holding Pivot Plus Dodgson Mel Tillis soaring designer Dodgson gns wouldnt buy glider Bob would rent NEW 1987 2Hour FACTORY VIDEO TAPE showing some best flying footage likely see nations top flyers tape also includes brief construction overview multichannel kits along some thinly disguised BS Bob design philosophy etc 0 soon will also have special construction video ta pell 0 Send 2 stamps catalog WINDSONG CAMANO 2-Meter PIXY new PIVOT PLUS NEW VHS BETA 8mm video tape deposit plus $10 S/H c F5Ta limited time can update old Dodgson Designs C 0 tape too old return refond just $10 S/H old tape VISA & MASTER CHARGE ok Wind 19995 Caui 15995 Pixy 5 Mv P1 7500J DODGSON DESIGNS 21230 DAMSON ROAD BOTHELL WA 98O21 174 Model Aviation PRACTICAL SIZED GIANT SCALE MODELS NICK ZIROLI beroIra tnsaIings Canopies AvailableJets [00 Piana sent PostPaid within USA Send 5O Full Catalog Balsa Order Nick Ziroli 29 Edgar Dr Smlthtown NY 11787 USA model attitude can quite alarming After said done have found myself avid autogyro pilot definitely different have own way flying hope has help out trying youre still having problems please write call Ill glad help BCNU Lariy Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 Waco D/Berliner Continued page 64 oversay few days after surgents frightened back bushthe Waco could easily converted plush personal plane some ribbonbedecked general impress ladyfriends golfing pals 1987 counter part old technique developing low-cost versatile weapon just doesnt have same utilityor classonce shooting has stopped FF Duration/Hartill Continued page 67 done accurately agitation reduced Third reduce complexity tasks before means make models simple operate possible can still complicated internally Andrukov FIB prop hub should uncomplicated preparing fly Remember will make mistake air plane Fourth practice practice practice helps immensely giving confidence turn reduces tension supports will win addition helps lot watch other modelers fly can improve reflexes just watching others exercise build image prepare fly pick air launch becomes ingrained body becomes pro grammed have find key World Cup competition ClAM Free Flight Subeommittee decided December 5 1986 Paris meeting provisionally accept plan World Cup Competition organized ClAM make sure have details right quote Ian Kaynes Free Flight News rules proposed Free Flight state will separate World Cups classes FIA FIB FIC competitors specified open Internationals will eligible World Cup contests will selected FAI Sporting Calendar issued under general guidelines maximum two con tests continent outside Europe maxtmum contest per country within Europe Points alcated contest fol lows lst25 pts 2nd20 3rd15 4th12 5thlO 6th9., 14thi World Cup clas sification calculated total points best three results gained during year plus pro vtsions deciding event tie organizer produce results during year distribute press anyone paying results subscription nned run unofficial World Cup during 1987 ad vance ClAM consideration proposal contests included marked FAI SportThe 12 events World Cup 87 fol[owings Feb 14-iSTaft CA USAMan Men internauionotl Aped 22-29Waikeris AustraijaINationai ChamPionships May 2-3Maniago itaiyTrofeo itaicantieri May 22-23ISomnod HungaryMemorial Sando Fuiop Jane 20-2Arnben NetheriandsMidsammennighc Trophy Jaiy 3-5Resinge DenunarkScandinavia Open iuiy 2226Riesa Eani Gernanyinternalionai watkampf Asgast iLiono Yagosiaviaizet Kartalic August 2i-23Thouaes FrancePoitoc 957 Septenuber 5-bZuipich West OrnuanylEiffel Pokail October 17-tO5acraneno CA UsASierra Cay October 31-arm SssiteeniandiFeeiilagsceubesserbi November What means can compete contests dont have national team win must have points three No two three can chosen outside Eutope three can chosen Europeexcept cannot count contest per European country Got ideas time has come concept should prove popular FAI truly international sport now have means organized world competition open everyone Already see increasing number foreign Free Flighters coming American contests 176 Model Aviation DC-31w1140 Span$4200 F4U CORSAIR2W Span$3000 ASMS ZERO2W Span$3000 CURTIS P402W Span$3000 AT-S TEXAN24 Span$3000 F8FBEARCAT2W 158 Span$3000 FOKKER DR-i27 Tripe*2700 ing Calendar CA MASK CA glue works wonders building models right Unfortunately gives off enough fumes knock vulture off carcass modelers have suffered medical problems after inhaling CA fumes take chances special vapor respirator filters CA fumes soft face mask adjustable straps comfortably fits face sizes easy breathing valve allows prolonged use providing dependable filtering concentrations up 1000 PPM though rugged industrial mask light weight elimi nate fatigue Dont get gassed CA Get protected Order CA Mask today Just $1247 shipping cheaper hospital visit Money order Master Charge Visa include expiration date check allow 20 days clear Sorry no CODs Pelican Enterprises Inc 265 OXFORD LANE BLOOMINGDALE ILLINOIS 60108 P S Send catalog modelers safefy supplies Yes Im sick CA fumps Send CA mask Enclosed $1247 shipping NAME ADDRESS_______________________ CITY STATE____________ ZIP____________ Li VISA LI MASTER Exp Date________ SAFETY NEEDLE REMOTE NEEDLE VALVE ADJUSTER KEEPS YOUR FiNGERS SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE PROP ALLOWS PERFECT NEEDLE ADJUSTMENT FOR EVERY FLIGHT PRECISION GEAR TRAIN MAKES IT EASY TO SET ENGINE FOR PEAK POWER LOCK CONTROL ALLOWS DESIRED DRAG ON ADJUSTER KNOB FROM LOOSE TO LOCKED COMPLETE WITH MOUNTING HARDWARE & ADAP1ERS FOR BENT OR KNOB TYPE NEEDLES FOR 19- LOB ENGI NES PRICE $12QQ SaD MODEL PRODUCTS POST PAID P0 BOX 4026 601 LEE ST CHECK ORMO DES PLAINESIL60016
