WELCOME back happy 1992 chopper fans caught last months column may have seen announcement 1992 Top Gun Scale Helicopter Tournament just heard E Stanley Top Gun Helicopter contest now officially go competition will take place May 7-10 1992 West Palm Beach Florida Mesa Arizona mistakenly mentioned last month Plans already well under way confirmed competitors judges Preliminary rules standard AMA Scale judging modified flying rules Look five-to-seven-minute flight possibly 10 maneuvers Official rules will available November interested being competitor helper contact AE Stanley 686 Violet Rd Warminster PA 18974 Mr Stanley also trying line up prize donations segments RC Helicopter industry Im sure tournament will prove big step forward RC Scale Helicopters attract lot attention sport hope Mr Stanley gets support needs make contest success know could use everyones help support can help please drop him line 1991 World RC Helicopter Championships As Im writing months column US Helicopter team taking rest world Australia dont have results now will have report next month understand Wayne Mann flying new set mechanics Miniature Aircraft word have seen ship X-Cell characteristics new Helicopter also features longer main rotor blades 951 reduction gear ratio new engine position Look new mechanics make debut Chicago RCHTA show know Ill pass PARR Automatic Fast Field Charger just received October issue Pittsburgh Area Rotor Runners PARR newsletter included schematic neat little field charger can easily build home Im grateful able lift following newsletter fast field charger keeping receiver batteries peak charge day circuit very easy very cheap build entire charger can built about hour will cost less $10 OK heres standard disclaimer Neither nor PARR will accept responsibility anything circuit will tell number 38 Model Aviation Helicopters Larry Jolly 15781 Empire Ln Westminster CA 92683 part tne crowa au contestants ana 1 aa choppers entered Atlanta Southern Clas sics Fly-In/Fun Fly photos Rick Brown Atlanta RC Helicopter Club An RC Helicopter Pylon Race starts hover Two contestants Bill Pearson Dan Melnik third filers name known author Larry Jolly Three 0 Scale entries 1991 Atlanta Fun-Fly Steve Mintzs aging Robinson R22 1st Rick Lindemans Bell Long Ranger 2nd Kyosho 30-size Hughes 500E 3rd Ian Craig L age 16 youngest member Atlanta Helicopter CiuD tne pnoto rlgnt miii pearson doing inverted hover Hot Dog event flown experts Hot Doggers two minutes perform maneuvers wanted have built does work very well fast charger intended replace normal charger Connect input 12-volt gel-cell battery output receiver pack after couple flights batteries will brought back full charge few minutes light goes out charge rate drops almost nothing charge complete Construction simple layout critical adjust charger connect 12-volt battery input Connect digital voltmeter unloaded output adjust 5K pot exactly 57 volts DC charger complete ready use members recently came out fly realized receiver left during trip field causing servos react sluggishly less 15 minutes after connecting charger ready fly bad what would have otherwise day lost flying Note Build circuit exactly shown #767 automotive light bulb just indicator tell charge complete also current limiter circuit substitute anything else charger intended left extended periods time thanks PARR guys allowing publish neat little unit Remember its real good idea carry battery tester field kit Dont wait until servos get sluggish recharge airborne pack Helicopter its own scary critter way promised PARR newsletter now features color photos Someone must have access Xerox Cannon color copier have questions regarding PARR field charger newsletter contact Ray Stacy 521 Hankey Farms Dr Oakdale PA 15071 January 1992 39 Continued page 136 Thanks newsletter Pittsburgh Area Rotor Runners fast field charger sche matic considerably information column make FOAMAI RE 74 IN WING SPAN 6-7 LBS 45-60 POWER 4 OH PLY FOAM AND BALSA WOOD KIT $6995 SEND $100 FOR CATALOGCATRT 1 NEODESHA KS 66757 OF SAC KITS AND ACC316~325-2821 FREE SHIPPING ON KIT ORDERSSCOEISA ASTERCARD believe Ive mentioned before Iorder club having highestHomer 15746 Walkwood Drive dont like beaten someone justscore declared winnerHouston Texas 77079 Well happy because spent money no entry fees club canhave join us fun Texaco equipment did Ive hated iffly either Saturday Sunday givingScale flying E people could buy win ever since mysome flexibility foul weather strikes first Soap Box Derby race whichLast year marked first time clubRC Helicopters/Jolly another 15-year-old beat because hismember allowed fly own father could afford buy ten sets ofreporting time club attestingContinued page 39 wheels could pick bestto its accuracy set Fliers should beat other fliers based its readily acknowledged anta Southern Classics Fly-In pilot proficiency superiorweather conditions greatly influence equipment luckscores some clubs suffering Seventh Annual Aflanta Southern As wrote Tim biggest exceptionpoor flying conditions weekendClassics Fly-In/Fun Fly sponsored letter claim has toselected practice concerns areAtlanta Helicopter Club held move larger noisier plane besoon forgotten year clubsweekend September 14-15 1991 competitive Im currently flying LA-ijoin good times Competingclubs beautiful flying site grounds OS 61 Longstroke Hatori 650across miles local flying fieldof Aflanta Motor Speedway pipe APC 12 x 12N propelleris package thats hard refuse years event drew crowd pilots biggest airplane Ive everespecially modelers varietyfrom around Southeast broad owned also quietestand itsof good reasons tied home base tinued page 138 certainly competitive E success Texaco Postal LATNES Texaco/HomerMeet suggests similar program will aMILLS METALS BOOKS PRECISION INSTRUMENTS emerge 1/2A Texaco Scale events Since O_ COMPLETE COTALOS $2 00 match popularity nonscaleIDOLS CD Continued page 351/2A Texaco Scale models have yet tolOGOs steno Meet Society Antique Modelersvarietyat present few SAM chapters7 2100 MSe1 chapters over world fly hAcould rally five hA Texaco Scale COMPACT 0P713128562 Texaco models same weekend atfliers competethe sibling event could- respective club fields Since start off small just top three fliers duration events club its honor scores As event grows scores KINGSWAY R/C HOBBY SUPPLY accurately record time seconds top five fliers can phased Sciallzing RIC AlrcraIi SuppIes its five best fliers scores sent SAM 82 Houstons first Texaco club administering event theScale Postal Meet took place Septemberassi Richmond7139778141 winning club administers next years28-29 1991 club interested inHajstan TX 77056US WATTS 14004217783 postal meet arranged descendingparticipating future meets contact Jim 0 0 0 0 0 3a 0I & MC Accepted Orders & Info 602-788-5209z Hi-G 2131 E Crocus Dr. Phoenix AZ 850220 PRE-ASSEMELED AND INSTALLED HAYES MOUNT NOSEGE 8 OZ HAYES TANK SULUVAN SKYLITE WHEELS SULLIVAN PUSHRODS CONTROL HORNS GAPLESS HINGES ALL AROUND 136 Model Aviation 10 SPAN 30-33 LBS 50-7500 POWER 5-10 LB PAYLOAD OPTIONAL SPREADER KIT $26995 SPDKiT$1995 KAIHILK 10 SPAN 19-22 LBS 35-42CC POWER CHOOSE 3 OR 4 OH SLOW AND STABLE 3 CH $14995 4 CH $16495 PWG IN WINGS ADVANCED FULL SYMETRICAL AIRFOIL / RATED FOR ALL MANEUVERS INCLUDING MAXIMUM G PULL UPS / CLEAN AERODYNAMIC DESIGN IS FAST STABLE AND EFFICIENT TMa z Hi-G introduces the • U COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED & FINISHED OUT OF THE BOX NO GLUE PAINT OR COVERING REQUIRED INSTALL YOUR RADIO 35-46 ENGINE AND PROP AT THE FIELD COMPUTER DESIGNED & BUILT BY MIT AEROSPACE ENGINEERS INCREDIBLE FLIGHT PERFORMANCE AND QUALITY BUILT-IN Wingspan 47Area 460 sq Assembly Time 6 hrs max Lenght 42Weight 475-500 lb SCALE RADIO CONTROL 4iLLaS WH CONTROL-UNE EELS FREE-FLIGHT co VINTAGESMOOTHGOLDEN AGENEW sizes2/3CONTOURsizes21/iBALLOON 3431/i%2 3431/i 13%1314 1321/z414 11443/a114 3%114 4%3h 51/4 11/2511441411453% 17/i61/214 514lya61/2 SCALEPILOTS CYUNDERS ENGINE KITS MACHINE GUN KITS PLASTIC DISPLAY MODELS Sand $3 fully illustrated catalog otiw kIts acoaaaorias DEPT MA PAWNIE ST SAN MARCOS CA 9 range skill levels interests Pilots competed number different events test abilities atmosphere light competition fun Three classes competition flown two events suitable class novice class flew Timed Hover Pad Hop pretty standard fare novice class however Atlanta gang threw new twist contestant got three attempts event attempt being timed kicker contestant made aware his/her first time try come close possible matching next two attemptsthis aid timer stopwatch intermediate class contestants flew Heli Poker two-minute precision flights Heli Poker 30-ft circle set up several gates designated playing card object competitor maneuver beach ball through gates will provide him winning five-card poker hand Contestants allowed nudge ball canopy skids use rotor blast achieve goals two-minute precision hover attempt hover precisely two minutes aid stopwatch timer experts flew Autorotation Hot Dog Autorotation pilot expected accomplish three autos minimum altitude 100 ft no pads timers object get times three attempts close together possible Hot Dog pilot allowed two minutes accomplish whatever free-style acrobatic maneuvers heart desired addition Pylon Racing Scale open classes As can see events high degree skill plus luck factorand really important youre trying keep fun fun fly Some highlights event First Dan Melniks Autorotation score total difference 11 hundredths second Dan told would start counting himself soon lifted off count 13 would hit throttle hold 23 would touch ground technique along pure absolute luck gave him victory Tom Dooley having great time flying Kalt Gas Baron IH fine Gas ship loops rolls ease capable flying over half hour single tank fuel ship features typical Kalt quality weighs 12 lb has recoil starter boot As side note Tom Gas Baron took fourth drag racing Merced last month must lacking power department either Robert Tio Indy RCs new Lion Helicat 30-size machines ship looks interesting everyone disappointed engine problems kept ground Atlanta Steve Mintz won Scale again venerable Kobe R22 Once again promised build new Scale ship accepted first-place award Worst Crash Award went Atlanta Nob unfortunate having tail rotor drive belt fail Hirobo Eagle heli thumped pretty good appeared repairable although completely covered Georgia red clay Pylon Racing flown airplane style around three-pylon half-size course races flown three competitors time 10 laps starting hover Surprisingly enough no midairs larger Helicopters no real advantage Apparently sixties have slight speed advantage straights thirties turn much smaller radius really evens things out short course Dan Melnik won again time borrowing wife Lauras Excalibur after promising nothing bad would happen beat guy has kind incentive side standards Atlanta Fun Fly huge success hope attend next year maybe should too information contact Rick Brown Atlanta Helicopter Club 15 Juliana Court Ellenwood GA 30049 Continued page 140 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 138 Model Aviation PATCHES CUSTOM AND STOCK EMBROIDERED EMBLEMS NAMEBADGES FOR CLUBS AIRCRAFT MEMORABIUA JEWELRY PINS TACKS HATS BUCKLES DESK NAMEPLATES PENSETS AND MORE SASE FOR CATALOG GENERATiON PRODUCiS CO INC 3000 KAVANAUGH SUITE B LITrIE ROCK ARKANSAS 72205 SINCE 1977 f D&JELECTRONICS 900 Lucy Road Howell Michigan 48843 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzer Endorsed AMA RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER Carry Full Line RCD RXs & Products Upgrading. ASK ABOUT THE NEW HOT FOCUS SERIES RADIO CONTROL SYSTEMS FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance ExtraUPS ailCODs VISA MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ Longest Autorotation Dan Melnik talked about autorotations reminded longest autorotation minute 45 seconds time shut down engine feat accomplished old Kalt Cyclone wind blowing pretty hard Dan really Cyclone high started know Ive done over minute Cyclone II Has anyone out practicing long autos like Dans have tell about Id interested compiling data presenting rest folks Ive also heard others doing aerobatics autorotation about sending some notes technique can pass potential hotdoggers out Power Shuttle Anyone out might want put OS 46 Shuttle should contact Dick Wilke [708 620-5840 daytime number] Dick member Northern Illinois RC Helicopter Association can provide custom-machined engine mount OS 46/Shuttle conversion about wraps up month BCNU RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 40 would set right front exhaust port engine chamfer pointing exhaust port also install Foremost Products oneway check valve pressure line between muffler tank lock pressure tank running setup will provide enough pressure tank run engine pinch fuel line shut off fuel would pour out carb let go amount pressure no problem richening mixture before nor problem engine going lean soon launched propeller unloads Uniflow Fuel Tank Construction type fuel tank construction dates back Control Line Aerobatics days designed stop mixture engine changing fuel level tank dropped typically mixture will lean out level fuel decreases have using tanks Q-500 airplanes past three years has worked beautifully mixture never changes start finish matter fact can sometimes surprised quits because isnt typical sag indicate end tank fuel Uniflow tank very easy construct few minor differences standard tank construction Basically will need use three inlets tank fuel pick-up muffler pressure third overflow vent filling will capped off flight fuel pickup tube standard construction flexible hose attached brass tube leads clunk back tank pressure tube constructed identical fuel pickup following exception make pressure line/clunk assembly 1A-in shorter fuel pick-up lie next other tank fuel pick-up longer goes farther towards back tank type vent/pressure system fuel mixture never changes until vent/pressure clunk actually no longer covered fuel overflow line just goes standard location old vent/pressure line ie top tank overflow line necessary think about because try fill tank until vent/pressure clunk covered fuel would run right out tank elect use one-way check valve muffler 140 Model Aviation Satistaction Guaranteed II I SN 710 Pkg 24 $295 THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knife slot hinge slide hinges e apply tew drops ot favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG SIG MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front St.Montezuma IA 50171 23-5154 Civiliar P/H Fi 1/4 inVeand stales Askand Gentlenen pilots name ai favorite nonty shop call name dealer nearest ordering direct include check money order MCNISA account number exp date Officuts Guntlummn 537-7323 Box 537 RD 2 Hampton NJ 08827
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/01
Page Numbers: 38, 39, 136, 138, 140
WELCOME back happy 1992 chopper fans caught last months column may have seen announcement 1992 Top Gun Scale Helicopter Tournament just heard E Stanley Top Gun Helicopter contest now officially go competition will take place May 7-10 1992 West Palm Beach Florida Mesa Arizona mistakenly mentioned last month Plans already well under way confirmed competitors judges Preliminary rules standard AMA Scale judging modified flying rules Look five-to-seven-minute flight possibly 10 maneuvers Official rules will available November interested being competitor helper contact AE Stanley 686 Violet Rd Warminster PA 18974 Mr Stanley also trying line up prize donations segments RC Helicopter industry Im sure tournament will prove big step forward RC Scale Helicopters attract lot attention sport hope Mr Stanley gets support needs make contest success know could use everyones help support can help please drop him line 1991 World RC Helicopter Championships As Im writing months column US Helicopter team taking rest world Australia dont have results now will have report next month understand Wayne Mann flying new set mechanics Miniature Aircraft word have seen ship X-Cell characteristics new Helicopter also features longer main rotor blades 951 reduction gear ratio new engine position Look new mechanics make debut Chicago RCHTA show know Ill pass PARR Automatic Fast Field Charger just received October issue Pittsburgh Area Rotor Runners PARR newsletter included schematic neat little field charger can easily build home Im grateful able lift following newsletter fast field charger keeping receiver batteries peak charge day circuit very easy very cheap build entire charger can built about hour will cost less $10 OK heres standard disclaimer Neither nor PARR will accept responsibility anything circuit will tell number 38 Model Aviation Helicopters Larry Jolly 15781 Empire Ln Westminster CA 92683 part tne crowa au contestants ana 1 aa choppers entered Atlanta Southern Clas sics Fly-In/Fun Fly photos Rick Brown Atlanta RC Helicopter Club An RC Helicopter Pylon Race starts hover Two contestants Bill Pearson Dan Melnik third filers name known author Larry Jolly Three 0 Scale entries 1991 Atlanta Fun-Fly Steve Mintzs aging Robinson R22 1st Rick Lindemans Bell Long Ranger 2nd Kyosho 30-size Hughes 500E 3rd Ian Craig L age 16 youngest member Atlanta Helicopter CiuD tne pnoto rlgnt miii pearson doing inverted hover Hot Dog event flown experts Hot Doggers two minutes perform maneuvers wanted have built does work very well fast charger intended replace normal charger Connect input 12-volt gel-cell battery output receiver pack after couple flights batteries will brought back full charge few minutes light goes out charge rate drops almost nothing charge complete Construction simple layout critical adjust charger connect 12-volt battery input Connect digital voltmeter unloaded output adjust 5K pot exactly 57 volts DC charger complete ready use members recently came out fly realized receiver left during trip field causing servos react sluggishly less 15 minutes after connecting charger ready fly bad what would have otherwise day lost flying Note Build circuit exactly shown #767 automotive light bulb just indicator tell charge complete also current limiter circuit substitute anything else charger intended left extended periods time thanks PARR guys allowing publish neat little unit Remember its real good idea carry battery tester field kit Dont wait until servos get sluggish recharge airborne pack Helicopter its own scary critter way promised PARR newsletter now features color photos Someone must have access Xerox Cannon color copier have questions regarding PARR field charger newsletter contact Ray Stacy 521 Hankey Farms Dr Oakdale PA 15071 January 1992 39 Continued page 136 Thanks newsletter Pittsburgh Area Rotor Runners fast field charger sche matic considerably information column make FOAMAI RE 74 IN WING SPAN 6-7 LBS 45-60 POWER 4 OH PLY FOAM AND BALSA WOOD KIT $6995 SEND $100 FOR CATALOGCATRT 1 NEODESHA KS 66757 OF SAC KITS AND ACC316~325-2821 FREE SHIPPING ON KIT ORDERSSCOEISA ASTERCARD believe Ive mentioned before Iorder club having highestHomer 15746 Walkwood Drive dont like beaten someone justscore declared winnerHouston Texas 77079 Well happy because spent money no entry fees club canhave join us fun Texaco equipment did Ive hated iffly either Saturday Sunday givingScale flying E people could buy win ever since mysome flexibility foul weather strikes first Soap Box Derby race whichLast year marked first time clubRC Helicopters/Jolly another 15-year-old beat because hismember allowed fly own father could afford buy ten sets ofreporting time club attestingContinued page 39 wheels could pick bestto its accuracy set Fliers should beat other fliers based its readily acknowledged anta Southern Classics Fly-In pilot proficiency superiorweather conditions greatly influence equipment luckscores some clubs suffering Seventh Annual Aflanta Southern As wrote Tim biggest exceptionpoor flying conditions weekendClassics Fly-In/Fun Fly sponsored letter claim has toselected practice concerns areAtlanta Helicopter Club held move larger noisier plane besoon forgotten year clubsweekend September 14-15 1991 competitive Im currently flying LA-ijoin good times Competingclubs beautiful flying site grounds OS 61 Longstroke Hatori 650across miles local flying fieldof Aflanta Motor Speedway pipe APC 12 x 12N propelleris package thats hard refuse years event drew crowd pilots biggest airplane Ive everespecially modelers varietyfrom around Southeast broad owned also quietestand itsof good reasons tied home base tinued page 138 certainly competitive E success Texaco Postal LATNES Texaco/HomerMeet suggests similar program will aMILLS METALS BOOKS PRECISION INSTRUMENTS emerge 1/2A Texaco Scale events Since O_ COMPLETE COTALOS $2 00 match popularity nonscaleIDOLS CD Continued page 351/2A Texaco Scale models have yet tolOGOs steno Meet Society Antique Modelersvarietyat present few SAM chapters7 2100 MSe1 chapters over world fly hAcould rally five hA Texaco Scale COMPACT 0P713128562 Texaco models same weekend atfliers competethe sibling event could- respective club fields Since start off small just top three fliers duration events club its honor scores As event grows scores KINGSWAY R/C HOBBY SUPPLY accurately record time seconds top five fliers can phased Sciallzing RIC AlrcraIi SuppIes its five best fliers scores sent SAM 82 Houstons first Texaco club administering event theScale Postal Meet took place Septemberassi Richmond7139778141 winning club administers next years28-29 1991 club interested inHajstan TX 77056US WATTS 14004217783 postal meet arranged descendingparticipating future meets contact Jim 0 0 0 0 0 3a 0I & MC Accepted Orders & Info 602-788-5209z Hi-G 2131 E Crocus Dr. Phoenix AZ 850220 PRE-ASSEMELED AND INSTALLED HAYES MOUNT NOSEGE 8 OZ HAYES TANK SULUVAN SKYLITE WHEELS SULLIVAN PUSHRODS CONTROL HORNS GAPLESS HINGES ALL AROUND 136 Model Aviation 10 SPAN 30-33 LBS 50-7500 POWER 5-10 LB PAYLOAD OPTIONAL SPREADER KIT $26995 SPDKiT$1995 KAIHILK 10 SPAN 19-22 LBS 35-42CC POWER CHOOSE 3 OR 4 OH SLOW AND STABLE 3 CH $14995 4 CH $16495 PWG IN WINGS ADVANCED FULL SYMETRICAL AIRFOIL / RATED FOR ALL MANEUVERS INCLUDING MAXIMUM G PULL UPS / CLEAN AERODYNAMIC DESIGN IS FAST STABLE AND EFFICIENT TMa z Hi-G introduces the • U COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED & FINISHED OUT OF THE BOX NO GLUE PAINT OR COVERING REQUIRED INSTALL YOUR RADIO 35-46 ENGINE AND PROP AT THE FIELD COMPUTER DESIGNED & BUILT BY MIT AEROSPACE ENGINEERS INCREDIBLE FLIGHT PERFORMANCE AND QUALITY BUILT-IN Wingspan 47Area 460 sq Assembly Time 6 hrs max Lenght 42Weight 475-500 lb SCALE RADIO CONTROL 4iLLaS WH CONTROL-UNE EELS FREE-FLIGHT co VINTAGESMOOTHGOLDEN AGENEW sizes2/3CONTOURsizes21/iBALLOON 3431/i%2 3431/i 13%1314 1321/z414 11443/a114 3%114 4%3h 51/4 11/2511441411453% 17/i61/214 514lya61/2 SCALEPILOTS CYUNDERS ENGINE KITS MACHINE GUN KITS PLASTIC DISPLAY MODELS Sand $3 fully illustrated catalog otiw kIts acoaaaorias DEPT MA PAWNIE ST SAN MARCOS CA 9 range skill levels interests Pilots competed number different events test abilities atmosphere light competition fun Three classes competition flown two events suitable class novice class flew Timed Hover Pad Hop pretty standard fare novice class however Atlanta gang threw new twist contestant got three attempts event attempt being timed kicker contestant made aware his/her first time try come close possible matching next two attemptsthis aid timer stopwatch intermediate class contestants flew Heli Poker two-minute precision flights Heli Poker 30-ft circle set up several gates designated playing card object competitor maneuver beach ball through gates will provide him winning five-card poker hand Contestants allowed nudge ball canopy skids use rotor blast achieve goals two-minute precision hover attempt hover precisely two minutes aid stopwatch timer experts flew Autorotation Hot Dog Autorotation pilot expected accomplish three autos minimum altitude 100 ft no pads timers object get times three attempts close together possible Hot Dog pilot allowed two minutes accomplish whatever free-style acrobatic maneuvers heart desired addition Pylon Racing Scale open classes As can see events high degree skill plus luck factorand really important youre trying keep fun fun fly Some highlights event First Dan Melniks Autorotation score total difference 11 hundredths second Dan told would start counting himself soon lifted off count 13 would hit throttle hold 23 would touch ground technique along pure absolute luck gave him victory Tom Dooley having great time flying Kalt Gas Baron IH fine Gas ship loops rolls ease capable flying over half hour single tank fuel ship features typical Kalt quality weighs 12 lb has recoil starter boot As side note Tom Gas Baron took fourth drag racing Merced last month must lacking power department either Robert Tio Indy RCs new Lion Helicat 30-size machines ship looks interesting everyone disappointed engine problems kept ground Atlanta Steve Mintz won Scale again venerable Kobe R22 Once again promised build new Scale ship accepted first-place award Worst Crash Award went Atlanta Nob unfortunate having tail rotor drive belt fail Hirobo Eagle heli thumped pretty good appeared repairable although completely covered Georgia red clay Pylon Racing flown airplane style around three-pylon half-size course races flown three competitors time 10 laps starting hover Surprisingly enough no midairs larger Helicopters no real advantage Apparently sixties have slight speed advantage straights thirties turn much smaller radius really evens things out short course Dan Melnik won again time borrowing wife Lauras Excalibur after promising nothing bad would happen beat guy has kind incentive side standards Atlanta Fun Fly huge success hope attend next year maybe should too information contact Rick Brown Atlanta Helicopter Club 15 Juliana Court Ellenwood GA 30049 Continued page 140 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 138 Model Aviation PATCHES CUSTOM AND STOCK EMBROIDERED EMBLEMS NAMEBADGES FOR CLUBS AIRCRAFT MEMORABIUA JEWELRY PINS TACKS HATS BUCKLES DESK NAMEPLATES PENSETS AND MORE SASE FOR CATALOG GENERATiON PRODUCiS CO INC 3000 KAVANAUGH SUITE B LITrIE ROCK ARKANSAS 72205 SINCE 1977 f D&JELECTRONICS 900 Lucy Road Howell Michigan 48843 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzer Endorsed AMA RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER Carry Full Line RCD RXs & Products Upgrading. ASK ABOUT THE NEW HOT FOCUS SERIES RADIO CONTROL SYSTEMS FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance ExtraUPS ailCODs VISA MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ Longest Autorotation Dan Melnik talked about autorotations reminded longest autorotation minute 45 seconds time shut down engine feat accomplished old Kalt Cyclone wind blowing pretty hard Dan really Cyclone high started know Ive done over minute Cyclone II Has anyone out practicing long autos like Dans have tell about Id interested compiling data presenting rest folks Ive also heard others doing aerobatics autorotation about sending some notes technique can pass potential hotdoggers out Power Shuttle Anyone out might want put OS 46 Shuttle should contact Dick Wilke [708 620-5840 daytime number] Dick member Northern Illinois RC Helicopter Association can provide custom-machined engine mount OS 46/Shuttle conversion about wraps up month BCNU RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 40 would set right front exhaust port engine chamfer pointing exhaust port also install Foremost Products oneway check valve pressure line between muffler tank lock pressure tank running setup will provide enough pressure tank run engine pinch fuel line shut off fuel would pour out carb let go amount pressure no problem richening mixture before nor problem engine going lean soon launched propeller unloads Uniflow Fuel Tank Construction type fuel tank construction dates back Control Line Aerobatics days designed stop mixture engine changing fuel level tank dropped typically mixture will lean out level fuel decreases have using tanks Q-500 airplanes past three years has worked beautifully mixture never changes start finish matter fact can sometimes surprised quits because isnt typical sag indicate end tank fuel Uniflow tank very easy construct few minor differences standard tank construction Basically will need use three inlets tank fuel pick-up muffler pressure third overflow vent filling will capped off flight fuel pickup tube standard construction flexible hose attached brass tube leads clunk back tank pressure tube constructed identical fuel pickup following exception make pressure line/clunk assembly 1A-in shorter fuel pick-up lie next other tank fuel pick-up longer goes farther towards back tank type vent/pressure system fuel mixture never changes until vent/pressure clunk actually no longer covered fuel overflow line just goes standard location old vent/pressure line ie top tank overflow line necessary think about because try fill tank until vent/pressure clunk covered fuel would run right out tank elect use one-way check valve muffler 140 Model Aviation Satistaction Guaranteed II I SN 710 Pkg 24 $295 THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knife slot hinge slide hinges e apply tew drops ot favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG SIG MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front St.Montezuma IA 50171 23-5154 Civiliar P/H Fi 1/4 inVeand stales Askand Gentlenen pilots name ai favorite nonty shop call name dealer nearest ordering direct include check money order MCNISA account number exp date Officuts Guntlummn 537-7323 Box 537 RD 2 Hampton NJ 08827
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/01
Page Numbers: 38, 39, 136, 138, 140
WELCOME back happy 1992 chopper fans caught last months column may have seen announcement 1992 Top Gun Scale Helicopter Tournament just heard E Stanley Top Gun Helicopter contest now officially go competition will take place May 7-10 1992 West Palm Beach Florida Mesa Arizona mistakenly mentioned last month Plans already well under way confirmed competitors judges Preliminary rules standard AMA Scale judging modified flying rules Look five-to-seven-minute flight possibly 10 maneuvers Official rules will available November interested being competitor helper contact AE Stanley 686 Violet Rd Warminster PA 18974 Mr Stanley also trying line up prize donations segments RC Helicopter industry Im sure tournament will prove big step forward RC Scale Helicopters attract lot attention sport hope Mr Stanley gets support needs make contest success know could use everyones help support can help please drop him line 1991 World RC Helicopter Championships As Im writing months column US Helicopter team taking rest world Australia dont have results now will have report next month understand Wayne Mann flying new set mechanics Miniature Aircraft word have seen ship X-Cell characteristics new Helicopter also features longer main rotor blades 951 reduction gear ratio new engine position Look new mechanics make debut Chicago RCHTA show know Ill pass PARR Automatic Fast Field Charger just received October issue Pittsburgh Area Rotor Runners PARR newsletter included schematic neat little field charger can easily build home Im grateful able lift following newsletter fast field charger keeping receiver batteries peak charge day circuit very easy very cheap build entire charger can built about hour will cost less $10 OK heres standard disclaimer Neither nor PARR will accept responsibility anything circuit will tell number 38 Model Aviation Helicopters Larry Jolly 15781 Empire Ln Westminster CA 92683 part tne crowa au contestants ana 1 aa choppers entered Atlanta Southern Clas sics Fly-In/Fun Fly photos Rick Brown Atlanta RC Helicopter Club An RC Helicopter Pylon Race starts hover Two contestants Bill Pearson Dan Melnik third filers name known author Larry Jolly Three 0 Scale entries 1991 Atlanta Fun-Fly Steve Mintzs aging Robinson R22 1st Rick Lindemans Bell Long Ranger 2nd Kyosho 30-size Hughes 500E 3rd Ian Craig L age 16 youngest member Atlanta Helicopter CiuD tne pnoto rlgnt miii pearson doing inverted hover Hot Dog event flown experts Hot Doggers two minutes perform maneuvers wanted have built does work very well fast charger intended replace normal charger Connect input 12-volt gel-cell battery output receiver pack after couple flights batteries will brought back full charge few minutes light goes out charge rate drops almost nothing charge complete Construction simple layout critical adjust charger connect 12-volt battery input Connect digital voltmeter unloaded output adjust 5K pot exactly 57 volts DC charger complete ready use members recently came out fly realized receiver left during trip field causing servos react sluggishly less 15 minutes after connecting charger ready fly bad what would have otherwise day lost flying Note Build circuit exactly shown #767 automotive light bulb just indicator tell charge complete also current limiter circuit substitute anything else charger intended left extended periods time thanks PARR guys allowing publish neat little unit Remember its real good idea carry battery tester field kit Dont wait until servos get sluggish recharge airborne pack Helicopter its own scary critter way promised PARR newsletter now features color photos Someone must have access Xerox Cannon color copier have questions regarding PARR field charger newsletter contact Ray Stacy 521 Hankey Farms Dr Oakdale PA 15071 January 1992 39 Continued page 136 Thanks newsletter Pittsburgh Area Rotor Runners fast field charger sche matic considerably information column make FOAMAI RE 74 IN WING SPAN 6-7 LBS 45-60 POWER 4 OH PLY FOAM AND BALSA WOOD KIT $6995 SEND $100 FOR CATALOGCATRT 1 NEODESHA KS 66757 OF SAC KITS AND ACC316~325-2821 FREE SHIPPING ON KIT ORDERSSCOEISA ASTERCARD believe Ive mentioned before Iorder club having highestHomer 15746 Walkwood Drive dont like beaten someone justscore declared winnerHouston Texas 77079 Well happy because spent money no entry fees club canhave join us fun Texaco equipment did Ive hated iffly either Saturday Sunday givingScale flying E people could buy win ever since mysome flexibility foul weather strikes first Soap Box Derby race whichLast year marked first time clubRC Helicopters/Jolly another 15-year-old beat because hismember allowed fly own father could afford buy ten sets ofreporting time club attestingContinued page 39 wheels could pick bestto its accuracy set Fliers should beat other fliers based its readily acknowledged anta Southern Classics Fly-In pilot proficiency superiorweather conditions greatly influence equipment luckscores some clubs suffering Seventh Annual Aflanta Southern As wrote Tim biggest exceptionpoor flying conditions weekendClassics Fly-In/Fun Fly sponsored letter claim has toselected practice concerns areAtlanta Helicopter Club held move larger noisier plane besoon forgotten year clubsweekend September 14-15 1991 competitive Im currently flying LA-ijoin good times Competingclubs beautiful flying site grounds OS 61 Longstroke Hatori 650across miles local flying fieldof Aflanta Motor Speedway pipe APC 12 x 12N propelleris package thats hard refuse years event drew crowd pilots biggest airplane Ive everespecially modelers varietyfrom around Southeast broad owned also quietestand itsof good reasons tied home base tinued page 138 certainly competitive E success Texaco Postal LATNES Texaco/HomerMeet suggests similar program will aMILLS METALS BOOKS PRECISION INSTRUMENTS emerge 1/2A Texaco Scale events Since O_ COMPLETE COTALOS $2 00 match popularity nonscaleIDOLS CD Continued page 351/2A Texaco Scale models have yet tolOGOs steno Meet Society Antique Modelersvarietyat present few SAM chapters7 2100 MSe1 chapters over world fly hAcould rally five hA Texaco Scale COMPACT 0P713128562 Texaco models same weekend atfliers competethe sibling event could- respective club fields Since start off small just top three fliers duration events club its honor scores As event grows scores KINGSWAY R/C HOBBY SUPPLY accurately record time seconds top five fliers can phased Sciallzing RIC AlrcraIi SuppIes its five best fliers scores sent SAM 82 Houstons first Texaco club administering event theScale Postal Meet took place Septemberassi Richmond7139778141 winning club administers next years28-29 1991 club interested inHajstan TX 77056US WATTS 14004217783 postal meet arranged descendingparticipating future meets contact Jim 0 0 0 0 0 3a 0I & MC Accepted Orders & Info 602-788-5209z Hi-G 2131 E Crocus Dr. Phoenix AZ 850220 PRE-ASSEMELED AND INSTALLED HAYES MOUNT NOSEGE 8 OZ HAYES TANK SULUVAN SKYLITE WHEELS SULLIVAN PUSHRODS CONTROL HORNS GAPLESS HINGES ALL AROUND 136 Model Aviation 10 SPAN 30-33 LBS 50-7500 POWER 5-10 LB PAYLOAD OPTIONAL SPREADER KIT $26995 SPDKiT$1995 KAIHILK 10 SPAN 19-22 LBS 35-42CC POWER CHOOSE 3 OR 4 OH SLOW AND STABLE 3 CH $14995 4 CH $16495 PWG IN WINGS ADVANCED FULL SYMETRICAL AIRFOIL / RATED FOR ALL MANEUVERS INCLUDING MAXIMUM G PULL UPS / CLEAN AERODYNAMIC DESIGN IS FAST STABLE AND EFFICIENT TMa z Hi-G introduces the • U COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED & FINISHED OUT OF THE BOX NO GLUE PAINT OR COVERING REQUIRED INSTALL YOUR RADIO 35-46 ENGINE AND PROP AT THE FIELD COMPUTER DESIGNED & BUILT BY MIT AEROSPACE ENGINEERS INCREDIBLE FLIGHT PERFORMANCE AND QUALITY BUILT-IN Wingspan 47Area 460 sq Assembly Time 6 hrs max Lenght 42Weight 475-500 lb SCALE RADIO CONTROL 4iLLaS WH CONTROL-UNE EELS FREE-FLIGHT co VINTAGESMOOTHGOLDEN AGENEW sizes2/3CONTOURsizes21/iBALLOON 3431/i%2 3431/i 13%1314 1321/z414 11443/a114 3%114 4%3h 51/4 11/2511441411453% 17/i61/214 514lya61/2 SCALEPILOTS CYUNDERS ENGINE KITS MACHINE GUN KITS PLASTIC DISPLAY MODELS Sand $3 fully illustrated catalog otiw kIts acoaaaorias DEPT MA PAWNIE ST SAN MARCOS CA 9 range skill levels interests Pilots competed number different events test abilities atmosphere light competition fun Three classes competition flown two events suitable class novice class flew Timed Hover Pad Hop pretty standard fare novice class however Atlanta gang threw new twist contestant got three attempts event attempt being timed kicker contestant made aware his/her first time try come close possible matching next two attemptsthis aid timer stopwatch intermediate class contestants flew Heli Poker two-minute precision flights Heli Poker 30-ft circle set up several gates designated playing card object competitor maneuver beach ball through gates will provide him winning five-card poker hand Contestants allowed nudge ball canopy skids use rotor blast achieve goals two-minute precision hover attempt hover precisely two minutes aid stopwatch timer experts flew Autorotation Hot Dog Autorotation pilot expected accomplish three autos minimum altitude 100 ft no pads timers object get times three attempts close together possible Hot Dog pilot allowed two minutes accomplish whatever free-style acrobatic maneuvers heart desired addition Pylon Racing Scale open classes As can see events high degree skill plus luck factorand really important youre trying keep fun fun fly Some highlights event First Dan Melniks Autorotation score total difference 11 hundredths second Dan told would start counting himself soon lifted off count 13 would hit throttle hold 23 would touch ground technique along pure absolute luck gave him victory Tom Dooley having great time flying Kalt Gas Baron IH fine Gas ship loops rolls ease capable flying over half hour single tank fuel ship features typical Kalt quality weighs 12 lb has recoil starter boot As side note Tom Gas Baron took fourth drag racing Merced last month must lacking power department either Robert Tio Indy RCs new Lion Helicat 30-size machines ship looks interesting everyone disappointed engine problems kept ground Atlanta Steve Mintz won Scale again venerable Kobe R22 Once again promised build new Scale ship accepted first-place award Worst Crash Award went Atlanta Nob unfortunate having tail rotor drive belt fail Hirobo Eagle heli thumped pretty good appeared repairable although completely covered Georgia red clay Pylon Racing flown airplane style around three-pylon half-size course races flown three competitors time 10 laps starting hover Surprisingly enough no midairs larger Helicopters no real advantage Apparently sixties have slight speed advantage straights thirties turn much smaller radius really evens things out short course Dan Melnik won again time borrowing wife Lauras Excalibur after promising nothing bad would happen beat guy has kind incentive side standards Atlanta Fun Fly huge success hope attend next year maybe should too information contact Rick Brown Atlanta Helicopter Club 15 Juliana Court Ellenwood GA 30049 Continued page 140 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 138 Model Aviation PATCHES CUSTOM AND STOCK EMBROIDERED EMBLEMS NAMEBADGES FOR CLUBS AIRCRAFT MEMORABIUA JEWELRY PINS TACKS HATS BUCKLES DESK NAMEPLATES PENSETS AND MORE SASE FOR CATALOG GENERATiON PRODUCiS CO INC 3000 KAVANAUGH SUITE B LITrIE ROCK ARKANSAS 72205 SINCE 1977 f D&JELECTRONICS 900 Lucy Road Howell Michigan 48843 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzer Endorsed AMA RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER Carry Full Line RCD RXs & Products Upgrading. ASK ABOUT THE NEW HOT FOCUS SERIES RADIO CONTROL SYSTEMS FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance ExtraUPS ailCODs VISA MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ Longest Autorotation Dan Melnik talked about autorotations reminded longest autorotation minute 45 seconds time shut down engine feat accomplished old Kalt Cyclone wind blowing pretty hard Dan really Cyclone high started know Ive done over minute Cyclone II Has anyone out practicing long autos like Dans have tell about Id interested compiling data presenting rest folks Ive also heard others doing aerobatics autorotation about sending some notes technique can pass potential hotdoggers out Power Shuttle Anyone out might want put OS 46 Shuttle should contact Dick Wilke [708 620-5840 daytime number] Dick member Northern Illinois RC Helicopter Association can provide custom-machined engine mount OS 46/Shuttle conversion about wraps up month BCNU RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 40 would set right front exhaust port engine chamfer pointing exhaust port also install Foremost Products oneway check valve pressure line between muffler tank lock pressure tank running setup will provide enough pressure tank run engine pinch fuel line shut off fuel would pour out carb let go amount pressure no problem richening mixture before nor problem engine going lean soon launched propeller unloads Uniflow Fuel Tank Construction type fuel tank construction dates back Control Line Aerobatics days designed stop mixture engine changing fuel level tank dropped typically mixture will lean out level fuel decreases have using tanks Q-500 airplanes past three years has worked beautifully mixture never changes start finish matter fact can sometimes surprised quits because isnt typical sag indicate end tank fuel Uniflow tank very easy construct few minor differences standard tank construction Basically will need use three inlets tank fuel pick-up muffler pressure third overflow vent filling will capped off flight fuel pickup tube standard construction flexible hose attached brass tube leads clunk back tank pressure tube constructed identical fuel pickup following exception make pressure line/clunk assembly 1A-in shorter fuel pick-up lie next other tank fuel pick-up longer goes farther towards back tank type vent/pressure system fuel mixture never changes until vent/pressure clunk actually no longer covered fuel overflow line just goes standard location old vent/pressure line ie top tank overflow line necessary think about because try fill tank until vent/pressure clunk covered fuel would run right out tank elect use one-way check valve muffler 140 Model Aviation Satistaction Guaranteed II I SN 710 Pkg 24 $295 THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knife slot hinge slide hinges e apply tew drops ot favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG SIG MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front St.Montezuma IA 50171 23-5154 Civiliar P/H Fi 1/4 inVeand stales Askand Gentlenen pilots name ai favorite nonty shop call name dealer nearest ordering direct include check money order MCNISA account number exp date Officuts Guntlummn 537-7323 Box 537 RD 2 Hampton NJ 08827
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/01
Page Numbers: 38, 39, 136, 138, 140
WELCOME back happy 1992 chopper fans caught last months column may have seen announcement 1992 Top Gun Scale Helicopter Tournament just heard E Stanley Top Gun Helicopter contest now officially go competition will take place May 7-10 1992 West Palm Beach Florida Mesa Arizona mistakenly mentioned last month Plans already well under way confirmed competitors judges Preliminary rules standard AMA Scale judging modified flying rules Look five-to-seven-minute flight possibly 10 maneuvers Official rules will available November interested being competitor helper contact AE Stanley 686 Violet Rd Warminster PA 18974 Mr Stanley also trying line up prize donations segments RC Helicopter industry Im sure tournament will prove big step forward RC Scale Helicopters attract lot attention sport hope Mr Stanley gets support needs make contest success know could use everyones help support can help please drop him line 1991 World RC Helicopter Championships As Im writing months column US Helicopter team taking rest world Australia dont have results now will have report next month understand Wayne Mann flying new set mechanics Miniature Aircraft word have seen ship X-Cell characteristics new Helicopter also features longer main rotor blades 951 reduction gear ratio new engine position Look new mechanics make debut Chicago RCHTA show know Ill pass PARR Automatic Fast Field Charger just received October issue Pittsburgh Area Rotor Runners PARR newsletter included schematic neat little field charger can easily build home Im grateful able lift following newsletter fast field charger keeping receiver batteries peak charge day circuit very easy very cheap build entire charger can built about hour will cost less $10 OK heres standard disclaimer Neither nor PARR will accept responsibility anything circuit will tell number 38 Model Aviation Helicopters Larry Jolly 15781 Empire Ln Westminster CA 92683 part tne crowa au contestants ana 1 aa choppers entered Atlanta Southern Clas sics Fly-In/Fun Fly photos Rick Brown Atlanta RC Helicopter Club An RC Helicopter Pylon Race starts hover Two contestants Bill Pearson Dan Melnik third filers name known author Larry Jolly Three 0 Scale entries 1991 Atlanta Fun-Fly Steve Mintzs aging Robinson R22 1st Rick Lindemans Bell Long Ranger 2nd Kyosho 30-size Hughes 500E 3rd Ian Craig L age 16 youngest member Atlanta Helicopter CiuD tne pnoto rlgnt miii pearson doing inverted hover Hot Dog event flown experts Hot Doggers two minutes perform maneuvers wanted have built does work very well fast charger intended replace normal charger Connect input 12-volt gel-cell battery output receiver pack after couple flights batteries will brought back full charge few minutes light goes out charge rate drops almost nothing charge complete Construction simple layout critical adjust charger connect 12-volt battery input Connect digital voltmeter unloaded output adjust 5K pot exactly 57 volts DC charger complete ready use members recently came out fly realized receiver left during trip field causing servos react sluggishly less 15 minutes after connecting charger ready fly bad what would have otherwise day lost flying Note Build circuit exactly shown #767 automotive light bulb just indicator tell charge complete also current limiter circuit substitute anything else charger intended left extended periods time thanks PARR guys allowing publish neat little unit Remember its real good idea carry battery tester field kit Dont wait until servos get sluggish recharge airborne pack Helicopter its own scary critter way promised PARR newsletter now features color photos Someone must have access Xerox Cannon color copier have questions regarding PARR field charger newsletter contact Ray Stacy 521 Hankey Farms Dr Oakdale PA 15071 January 1992 39 Continued page 136 Thanks newsletter Pittsburgh Area Rotor Runners fast field charger sche matic considerably information column make FOAMAI RE 74 IN WING SPAN 6-7 LBS 45-60 POWER 4 OH PLY FOAM AND BALSA WOOD KIT $6995 SEND $100 FOR CATALOGCATRT 1 NEODESHA KS 66757 OF SAC KITS AND ACC316~325-2821 FREE SHIPPING ON KIT ORDERSSCOEISA ASTERCARD believe Ive mentioned before Iorder club having highestHomer 15746 Walkwood Drive dont like beaten someone justscore declared winnerHouston Texas 77079 Well happy because spent money no entry fees club canhave join us fun Texaco equipment did Ive hated iffly either Saturday Sunday givingScale flying E people could buy win ever since mysome flexibility foul weather strikes first Soap Box Derby race whichLast year marked first time clubRC Helicopters/Jolly another 15-year-old beat because hismember allowed fly own father could afford buy ten sets ofreporting time club attestingContinued page 39 wheels could pick bestto its accuracy set Fliers should beat other fliers based its readily acknowledged anta Southern Classics Fly-In pilot proficiency superiorweather conditions greatly influence equipment luckscores some clubs suffering Seventh Annual Aflanta Southern As wrote Tim biggest exceptionpoor flying conditions weekendClassics Fly-In/Fun Fly sponsored letter claim has toselected practice concerns areAtlanta Helicopter Club held move larger noisier plane besoon forgotten year clubsweekend September 14-15 1991 competitive Im currently flying LA-ijoin good times Competingclubs beautiful flying site grounds OS 61 Longstroke Hatori 650across miles local flying fieldof Aflanta Motor Speedway pipe APC 12 x 12N propelleris package thats hard refuse years event drew crowd pilots biggest airplane Ive everespecially modelers varietyfrom around Southeast broad owned also quietestand itsof good reasons tied home base tinued page 138 certainly competitive E success Texaco Postal LATNES Texaco/HomerMeet suggests similar program will aMILLS METALS BOOKS PRECISION INSTRUMENTS emerge 1/2A Texaco Scale events Since O_ COMPLETE COTALOS $2 00 match popularity nonscaleIDOLS CD Continued page 351/2A Texaco Scale models have yet tolOGOs steno Meet Society Antique Modelersvarietyat present few SAM chapters7 2100 MSe1 chapters over world fly hAcould rally five hA Texaco Scale COMPACT 0P713128562 Texaco models same weekend atfliers competethe sibling event could- respective club fields Since start off small just top three fliers duration events club its honor scores As event grows scores KINGSWAY R/C HOBBY SUPPLY accurately record time seconds top five fliers can phased Sciallzing RIC AlrcraIi SuppIes its five best fliers scores sent SAM 82 Houstons first Texaco club administering event theScale Postal Meet took place Septemberassi Richmond7139778141 winning club administers next years28-29 1991 club interested inHajstan TX 77056US WATTS 14004217783 postal meet arranged descendingparticipating future meets contact Jim 0 0 0 0 0 3a 0I & MC Accepted Orders & Info 602-788-5209z Hi-G 2131 E Crocus Dr. Phoenix AZ 850220 PRE-ASSEMELED AND INSTALLED HAYES MOUNT NOSEGE 8 OZ HAYES TANK SULUVAN SKYLITE WHEELS SULLIVAN PUSHRODS CONTROL HORNS GAPLESS HINGES ALL AROUND 136 Model Aviation 10 SPAN 30-33 LBS 50-7500 POWER 5-10 LB PAYLOAD OPTIONAL SPREADER KIT $26995 SPDKiT$1995 KAIHILK 10 SPAN 19-22 LBS 35-42CC POWER CHOOSE 3 OR 4 OH SLOW AND STABLE 3 CH $14995 4 CH $16495 PWG IN WINGS ADVANCED FULL SYMETRICAL AIRFOIL / RATED FOR ALL MANEUVERS INCLUDING MAXIMUM G PULL UPS / CLEAN AERODYNAMIC DESIGN IS FAST STABLE AND EFFICIENT TMa z Hi-G introduces the • U COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED & FINISHED OUT OF THE BOX NO GLUE PAINT OR COVERING REQUIRED INSTALL YOUR RADIO 35-46 ENGINE AND PROP AT THE FIELD COMPUTER DESIGNED & BUILT BY MIT AEROSPACE ENGINEERS INCREDIBLE FLIGHT PERFORMANCE AND QUALITY BUILT-IN Wingspan 47Area 460 sq Assembly Time 6 hrs max Lenght 42Weight 475-500 lb SCALE RADIO CONTROL 4iLLaS WH CONTROL-UNE EELS FREE-FLIGHT co VINTAGESMOOTHGOLDEN AGENEW sizes2/3CONTOURsizes21/iBALLOON 3431/i%2 3431/i 13%1314 1321/z414 11443/a114 3%114 4%3h 51/4 11/2511441411453% 17/i61/214 514lya61/2 SCALEPILOTS CYUNDERS ENGINE KITS MACHINE GUN KITS PLASTIC DISPLAY MODELS Sand $3 fully illustrated catalog otiw kIts acoaaaorias DEPT MA PAWNIE ST SAN MARCOS CA 9 range skill levels interests Pilots competed number different events test abilities atmosphere light competition fun Three classes competition flown two events suitable class novice class flew Timed Hover Pad Hop pretty standard fare novice class however Atlanta gang threw new twist contestant got three attempts event attempt being timed kicker contestant made aware his/her first time try come close possible matching next two attemptsthis aid timer stopwatch intermediate class contestants flew Heli Poker two-minute precision flights Heli Poker 30-ft circle set up several gates designated playing card object competitor maneuver beach ball through gates will provide him winning five-card poker hand Contestants allowed nudge ball canopy skids use rotor blast achieve goals two-minute precision hover attempt hover precisely two minutes aid stopwatch timer experts flew Autorotation Hot Dog Autorotation pilot expected accomplish three autos minimum altitude 100 ft no pads timers object get times three attempts close together possible Hot Dog pilot allowed two minutes accomplish whatever free-style acrobatic maneuvers heart desired addition Pylon Racing Scale open classes As can see events high degree skill plus luck factorand really important youre trying keep fun fun fly Some highlights event First Dan Melniks Autorotation score total difference 11 hundredths second Dan told would start counting himself soon lifted off count 13 would hit throttle hold 23 would touch ground technique along pure absolute luck gave him victory Tom Dooley having great time flying Kalt Gas Baron IH fine Gas ship loops rolls ease capable flying over half hour single tank fuel ship features typical Kalt quality weighs 12 lb has recoil starter boot As side note Tom Gas Baron took fourth drag racing Merced last month must lacking power department either Robert Tio Indy RCs new Lion Helicat 30-size machines ship looks interesting everyone disappointed engine problems kept ground Atlanta Steve Mintz won Scale again venerable Kobe R22 Once again promised build new Scale ship accepted first-place award Worst Crash Award went Atlanta Nob unfortunate having tail rotor drive belt fail Hirobo Eagle heli thumped pretty good appeared repairable although completely covered Georgia red clay Pylon Racing flown airplane style around three-pylon half-size course races flown three competitors time 10 laps starting hover Surprisingly enough no midairs larger Helicopters no real advantage Apparently sixties have slight speed advantage straights thirties turn much smaller radius really evens things out short course Dan Melnik won again time borrowing wife Lauras Excalibur after promising nothing bad would happen beat guy has kind incentive side standards Atlanta Fun Fly huge success hope attend next year maybe should too information contact Rick Brown Atlanta Helicopter Club 15 Juliana Court Ellenwood GA 30049 Continued page 140 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 138 Model Aviation PATCHES CUSTOM AND STOCK EMBROIDERED EMBLEMS NAMEBADGES FOR CLUBS AIRCRAFT MEMORABIUA JEWELRY PINS TACKS HATS BUCKLES DESK NAMEPLATES PENSETS AND MORE SASE FOR CATALOG GENERATiON PRODUCiS CO INC 3000 KAVANAUGH SUITE B LITrIE ROCK ARKANSAS 72205 SINCE 1977 f D&JELECTRONICS 900 Lucy Road Howell Michigan 48843 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzer Endorsed AMA RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER Carry Full Line RCD RXs & Products Upgrading. ASK ABOUT THE NEW HOT FOCUS SERIES RADIO CONTROL SYSTEMS FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance ExtraUPS ailCODs VISA MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ Longest Autorotation Dan Melnik talked about autorotations reminded longest autorotation minute 45 seconds time shut down engine feat accomplished old Kalt Cyclone wind blowing pretty hard Dan really Cyclone high started know Ive done over minute Cyclone II Has anyone out practicing long autos like Dans have tell about Id interested compiling data presenting rest folks Ive also heard others doing aerobatics autorotation about sending some notes technique can pass potential hotdoggers out Power Shuttle Anyone out might want put OS 46 Shuttle should contact Dick Wilke [708 620-5840 daytime number] Dick member Northern Illinois RC Helicopter Association can provide custom-machined engine mount OS 46/Shuttle conversion about wraps up month BCNU RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 40 would set right front exhaust port engine chamfer pointing exhaust port also install Foremost Products oneway check valve pressure line between muffler tank lock pressure tank running setup will provide enough pressure tank run engine pinch fuel line shut off fuel would pour out carb let go amount pressure no problem richening mixture before nor problem engine going lean soon launched propeller unloads Uniflow Fuel Tank Construction type fuel tank construction dates back Control Line Aerobatics days designed stop mixture engine changing fuel level tank dropped typically mixture will lean out level fuel decreases have using tanks Q-500 airplanes past three years has worked beautifully mixture never changes start finish matter fact can sometimes surprised quits because isnt typical sag indicate end tank fuel Uniflow tank very easy construct few minor differences standard tank construction Basically will need use three inlets tank fuel pick-up muffler pressure third overflow vent filling will capped off flight fuel pickup tube standard construction flexible hose attached brass tube leads clunk back tank pressure tube constructed identical fuel pickup following exception make pressure line/clunk assembly 1A-in shorter fuel pick-up lie next other tank fuel pick-up longer goes farther towards back tank type vent/pressure system fuel mixture never changes until vent/pressure clunk actually no longer covered fuel overflow line just goes standard location old vent/pressure line ie top tank overflow line necessary think about because try fill tank until vent/pressure clunk covered fuel would run right out tank elect use one-way check valve muffler 140 Model Aviation Satistaction Guaranteed II I SN 710 Pkg 24 $295 THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knife slot hinge slide hinges e apply tew drops ot favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG SIG MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front St.Montezuma IA 50171 23-5154 Civiliar P/H Fi 1/4 inVeand stales Askand Gentlenen pilots name ai favorite nonty shop call name dealer nearest ordering direct include check money order MCNISA account number exp date Officuts Guntlummn 537-7323 Box 537 RD 2 Hampton NJ 08827
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/01
Page Numbers: 38, 39, 136, 138, 140
WELCOME back happy 1992 chopper fans caught last months column may have seen announcement 1992 Top Gun Scale Helicopter Tournament just heard E Stanley Top Gun Helicopter contest now officially go competition will take place May 7-10 1992 West Palm Beach Florida Mesa Arizona mistakenly mentioned last month Plans already well under way confirmed competitors judges Preliminary rules standard AMA Scale judging modified flying rules Look five-to-seven-minute flight possibly 10 maneuvers Official rules will available November interested being competitor helper contact AE Stanley 686 Violet Rd Warminster PA 18974 Mr Stanley also trying line up prize donations segments RC Helicopter industry Im sure tournament will prove big step forward RC Scale Helicopters attract lot attention sport hope Mr Stanley gets support needs make contest success know could use everyones help support can help please drop him line 1991 World RC Helicopter Championships As Im writing months column US Helicopter team taking rest world Australia dont have results now will have report next month understand Wayne Mann flying new set mechanics Miniature Aircraft word have seen ship X-Cell characteristics new Helicopter also features longer main rotor blades 951 reduction gear ratio new engine position Look new mechanics make debut Chicago RCHTA show know Ill pass PARR Automatic Fast Field Charger just received October issue Pittsburgh Area Rotor Runners PARR newsletter included schematic neat little field charger can easily build home Im grateful able lift following newsletter fast field charger keeping receiver batteries peak charge day circuit very easy very cheap build entire charger can built about hour will cost less $10 OK heres standard disclaimer Neither nor PARR will accept responsibility anything circuit will tell number 38 Model Aviation Helicopters Larry Jolly 15781 Empire Ln Westminster CA 92683 part tne crowa au contestants ana 1 aa choppers entered Atlanta Southern Clas sics Fly-In/Fun Fly photos Rick Brown Atlanta RC Helicopter Club An RC Helicopter Pylon Race starts hover Two contestants Bill Pearson Dan Melnik third filers name known author Larry Jolly Three 0 Scale entries 1991 Atlanta Fun-Fly Steve Mintzs aging Robinson R22 1st Rick Lindemans Bell Long Ranger 2nd Kyosho 30-size Hughes 500E 3rd Ian Craig L age 16 youngest member Atlanta Helicopter CiuD tne pnoto rlgnt miii pearson doing inverted hover Hot Dog event flown experts Hot Doggers two minutes perform maneuvers wanted have built does work very well fast charger intended replace normal charger Connect input 12-volt gel-cell battery output receiver pack after couple flights batteries will brought back full charge few minutes light goes out charge rate drops almost nothing charge complete Construction simple layout critical adjust charger connect 12-volt battery input Connect digital voltmeter unloaded output adjust 5K pot exactly 57 volts DC charger complete ready use members recently came out fly realized receiver left during trip field causing servos react sluggishly less 15 minutes after connecting charger ready fly bad what would have otherwise day lost flying Note Build circuit exactly shown #767 automotive light bulb just indicator tell charge complete also current limiter circuit substitute anything else charger intended left extended periods time thanks PARR guys allowing publish neat little unit Remember its real good idea carry battery tester field kit Dont wait until servos get sluggish recharge airborne pack Helicopter its own scary critter way promised PARR newsletter now features color photos Someone must have access Xerox Cannon color copier have questions regarding PARR field charger newsletter contact Ray Stacy 521 Hankey Farms Dr Oakdale PA 15071 January 1992 39 Continued page 136 Thanks newsletter Pittsburgh Area Rotor Runners fast field charger sche matic considerably information column make FOAMAI RE 74 IN WING SPAN 6-7 LBS 45-60 POWER 4 OH PLY FOAM AND BALSA WOOD KIT $6995 SEND $100 FOR CATALOGCATRT 1 NEODESHA KS 66757 OF SAC KITS AND ACC316~325-2821 FREE SHIPPING ON KIT ORDERSSCOEISA ASTERCARD believe Ive mentioned before Iorder club having highestHomer 15746 Walkwood Drive dont like beaten someone justscore declared winnerHouston Texas 77079 Well happy because spent money no entry fees club canhave join us fun Texaco equipment did Ive hated iffly either Saturday Sunday givingScale flying E people could buy win ever since mysome flexibility foul weather strikes first Soap Box Derby race whichLast year marked first time clubRC Helicopters/Jolly another 15-year-old beat because hismember allowed fly own father could afford buy ten sets ofreporting time club attestingContinued page 39 wheels could pick bestto its accuracy set Fliers should beat other fliers based its readily acknowledged anta Southern Classics Fly-In pilot proficiency superiorweather conditions greatly influence equipment luckscores some clubs suffering Seventh Annual Aflanta Southern As wrote Tim biggest exceptionpoor flying conditions weekendClassics Fly-In/Fun Fly sponsored letter claim has toselected practice concerns areAtlanta Helicopter Club held move larger noisier plane besoon forgotten year clubsweekend September 14-15 1991 competitive Im currently flying LA-ijoin good times Competingclubs beautiful flying site grounds OS 61 Longstroke Hatori 650across miles local flying fieldof Aflanta Motor Speedway pipe APC 12 x 12N propelleris package thats hard refuse years event drew crowd pilots biggest airplane Ive everespecially modelers varietyfrom around Southeast broad owned also quietestand itsof good reasons tied home base tinued page 138 certainly competitive E success Texaco Postal LATNES Texaco/HomerMeet suggests similar program will aMILLS METALS BOOKS PRECISION INSTRUMENTS emerge 1/2A Texaco Scale events Since O_ COMPLETE COTALOS $2 00 match popularity nonscaleIDOLS CD Continued page 351/2A Texaco Scale models have yet tolOGOs steno Meet Society Antique Modelersvarietyat present few SAM chapters7 2100 MSe1 chapters over world fly hAcould rally five hA Texaco Scale COMPACT 0P713128562 Texaco models same weekend atfliers competethe sibling event could- respective club fields Since start off small just top three fliers duration events club its honor scores As event grows scores KINGSWAY R/C HOBBY SUPPLY accurately record time seconds top five fliers can phased Sciallzing RIC AlrcraIi SuppIes its five best fliers scores sent SAM 82 Houstons first Texaco club administering event theScale Postal Meet took place Septemberassi Richmond7139778141 winning club administers next years28-29 1991 club interested inHajstan TX 77056US WATTS 14004217783 postal meet arranged descendingparticipating future meets contact Jim 0 0 0 0 0 3a 0I & MC Accepted Orders & Info 602-788-5209z Hi-G 2131 E Crocus Dr. Phoenix AZ 850220 PRE-ASSEMELED AND INSTALLED HAYES MOUNT NOSEGE 8 OZ HAYES TANK SULUVAN SKYLITE WHEELS SULLIVAN PUSHRODS CONTROL HORNS GAPLESS 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PLASTIC DISPLAY MODELS Sand $3 fully illustrated catalog otiw kIts acoaaaorias DEPT MA PAWNIE ST SAN MARCOS CA 9 range skill levels interests Pilots competed number different events test abilities atmosphere light competition fun Three classes competition flown two events suitable class novice class flew Timed Hover Pad Hop pretty standard fare novice class however Atlanta gang threw new twist contestant got three attempts event attempt being timed kicker contestant made aware his/her first time try come close possible matching next two attemptsthis aid timer stopwatch intermediate class contestants flew Heli Poker two-minute precision flights Heli Poker 30-ft circle set up several gates designated playing card object competitor maneuver beach ball through gates will provide him winning five-card poker hand Contestants allowed nudge ball canopy skids use rotor blast achieve goals two-minute precision hover attempt hover precisely two minutes aid stopwatch timer experts flew Autorotation Hot Dog Autorotation pilot expected accomplish three autos minimum altitude 100 ft no pads timers object get times three attempts close together possible Hot Dog pilot allowed two minutes accomplish whatever free-style acrobatic maneuvers heart desired addition Pylon Racing Scale open classes As can see events high degree skill plus luck factorand really important youre trying keep fun fun fly Some highlights event First Dan Melniks Autorotation score total difference 11 hundredths second Dan told would start counting himself soon lifted off count 13 would hit throttle hold 23 would touch ground technique along pure absolute luck gave him victory Tom Dooley having great time flying Kalt Gas Baron IH fine Gas ship loops rolls ease capable flying over half hour single tank fuel ship features typical Kalt quality weighs 12 lb has recoil starter boot As side note Tom Gas Baron took fourth drag racing Merced last month must lacking power department either Robert Tio Indy RCs new Lion Helicat 30-size machines ship looks interesting everyone disappointed engine problems kept ground Atlanta Steve Mintz won Scale again venerable Kobe R22 Once again promised build new Scale ship accepted first-place award Worst Crash Award went Atlanta Nob unfortunate having tail rotor drive belt fail Hirobo Eagle heli thumped pretty good appeared repairable although completely covered Georgia red clay Pylon Racing flown airplane style around three-pylon half-size course races flown three competitors time 10 laps starting hover Surprisingly enough no midairs larger Helicopters no real advantage Apparently sixties have slight speed advantage straights thirties turn much smaller radius really evens things out short course Dan Melnik won again time borrowing wife Lauras Excalibur after promising nothing bad would happen beat guy has kind incentive side standards Atlanta Fun Fly huge success hope attend next year maybe should too information contact Rick Brown Atlanta Helicopter Club 15 Juliana Court Ellenwood GA 30049 Continued page 140 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 138 Model Aviation PATCHES CUSTOM AND STOCK EMBROIDERED EMBLEMS NAMEBADGES FOR CLUBS AIRCRAFT MEMORABIUA JEWELRY PINS TACKS HATS BUCKLES DESK NAMEPLATES PENSETS AND MORE SASE FOR CATALOG GENERATiON PRODUCiS CO INC 3000 KAVANAUGH SUITE B LITrIE ROCK ARKANSAS 72205 SINCE 1977 f D&JELECTRONICS 900 Lucy Road Howell Michigan 48843 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum 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ASK ABOUT THE NEW HOT FOCUS SERIES RADIO CONTROL SYSTEMS FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance ExtraUPS ailCODs VISA MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ Longest Autorotation Dan Melnik talked about autorotations reminded longest autorotation minute 45 seconds time shut down engine feat accomplished old Kalt Cyclone wind blowing pretty hard Dan really Cyclone high started know Ive done over minute Cyclone II Has anyone out practicing long autos like Dans have tell about Id interested compiling data presenting rest folks Ive also heard others doing aerobatics autorotation about sending some notes technique can pass potential hotdoggers out Power Shuttle Anyone out might want put OS 46 Shuttle should contact Dick Wilke [708 620-5840 daytime number] Dick member Northern Illinois RC Helicopter Association can provide custom-machined engine mount OS 46/Shuttle conversion about wraps up month BCNU RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 40 would set right front exhaust port engine chamfer pointing exhaust port also install Foremost Products oneway check valve pressure line between muffler tank lock pressure tank running setup will provide enough pressure tank run engine pinch fuel line shut off fuel would pour out carb let go amount pressure no problem richening mixture before nor problem engine going lean soon launched propeller unloads Uniflow Fuel Tank Construction type fuel tank construction dates back Control Line Aerobatics days designed stop mixture engine changing fuel level tank dropped typically mixture will lean out level fuel decreases have using tanks Q-500 airplanes past three years has worked beautifully mixture never changes start finish matter fact can sometimes surprised quits because isnt typical sag indicate end tank fuel Uniflow tank very easy construct few minor differences standard tank construction Basically will need use three inlets tank fuel pick-up muffler pressure third overflow vent filling will capped off flight fuel pickup tube standard construction flexible hose attached brass tube leads clunk back tank pressure tube constructed identical fuel pickup following exception make pressure line/clunk assembly 1A-in shorter fuel pick-up lie next other tank fuel pick-up longer goes farther towards back tank type vent/pressure system fuel mixture never changes until vent/pressure clunk actually no longer covered fuel overflow line just goes standard location old vent/pressure line ie top tank overflow line necessary think about because try fill tank until vent/pressure clunk covered fuel would run right out tank elect use one-way check valve muffler 140 Model Aviation Satistaction Guaranteed II I SN 710 Pkg 24 $295 THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knife slot hinge slide hinges e apply tew drops ot favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG SIG MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front St.Montezuma IA 50171 23-5154 Civiliar P/H Fi 1/4 inVeand stales Askand Gentlenen pilots name ai favorite nonty shop call name dealer nearest ordering direct include check money order MCNISA account number exp date Officuts Guntlummn 537-7323 Box 537 RD 2 Hampton NJ 08827