THIS IS DIFFICULT COLUMN write say things must pass time has come pass column another dedicated scribe Next month Paul Tradelius will new Helicopter columnist Model Aviation hope appreciate commitment Paul has made ensure Model Aviation has finest up-to-date helicopter column available RC helicopter enthusiast pondering perhaps asking change truth matter accepted responsi bilities column 1983 no idea would writing 10 years later During last 10 years life has changed drastically am sure yours has well have deep appreciation interest RC helicopters however also developed fascination RC sailplanes fact have honor representing US two sailplane world champion ships third contest upcoming August year career has expanded no longer have time takes bring readers Model Aviation first-class monthly column deserve some regret some relief pass reins Paul know looking back last 10 years its amazing note what has changed what has stayed same could have predicted Schluter Heli Boy would become definitive layout RC helicopter opinionated will have agree modern designs refinements Dieters Heli Boy first presented 1976 Id have say far-reaching change has radio equipment Ten years ago helicopter system much simpler thought adding microprocessor still years away Futura update read Nationals report may remember first impressions Robbes new Futura Needless say comments led some excitement Robbe As events unfolded asked evaluate kits IR ADHO CONTROL first impression Nats Futura big heavy unre fined take opportunity publicly apologize Robbe have learned valuable lesson experience After building Futura have new knowledge has greatly changed opinion machine Although Futura largemine weighs 11 pounds flying trimit also finest machines have ever pleasure build fly Futura well-thought-out design featuring extremely advanced manufacturing techniques culminate modern design excellent performance potential lessonfirst impressions seldom lasting ones HELICOPTERS items Horizon Just finishing article friend Chris Miksovsky marketing publicist Horizon Hobby Distributors sent some new product information Im pleased pass along First Kalts latest 30-size acrobat Enforcer ZR As would assume Enforcer ZR updated Enforcer featuring 13 design enhancements aimed improving Enforcers performance Fundamental improvements longer main blades new design longer tail boom new flybar paddles Along other refinements Enforcers already good performance better like new graphics too Also new Horizon Webras 32 Red Head RC helicopter engine Red Head features dual ball-bearingsupported crankshaft aluminumpiston brass-sleeve Dykes-Ring combination smooth high-power operation required helicopter also features large-bore carburetor reported put out 1000 rpm competition Just ticket Enforcer ZR Check out both items local Horizon dealer Epilogue Well friends wraps up take opportunity thank faithful readers helped material column course manufac turers donated materials supplies reviews Most thank great folks May1993 101 Larry Jolly eight-year-old Chris Larrys Robbe-manufactured Futura powered OS 61 RFN Chris hadnt yet born Larry started writing column aits new ntorcer ZR updated version popular 30-size Enforcers Thirteen improvements add Enforcers great flying characteristics INTRODUCING IfU LINE PRECISION PROP NUTS AND HUBS Now greater choice quality Tru-Turn products 3 sizes PROP NUTS ranging 5/8 7/8 diameter 2 shapes available stock RIG engine thread sizes 5 sizes PROP HUBS ranging ito 2 diameter 2 shapes new PROP NUTS PROP HUBS addition existing line precision aluminum spinners range 1-1/2 6 over 90 shapes sizes blade configurations new Tru-Turn PROP HUB line complimented extensive line over 70 adapter kits Tru-Turn makes adapter production R/G engine market have adapter problem. help phone call away. See hobby dealer call us direct. UsA TM RU Made ntheUSA PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manufacturing Inc QUALITY ATILITY T LOOKS TY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713/ 943-1867 Model Aviation particularly editor Ross McMullen put up far should have behalf Dont surprised send articles time time Old habits hard break God bless thank exper ience wouldnt have missed anything BCNU later cale/Troy Continued page 100 good get lot comments about its quality people seem surprised explain easy Coverite people have great product 21st Century stuff put K&B 65 Sportster front installed radio gear just about shown plans Wonder wonders balanced exactly supposed date have 13 flights Takeoffs really no problem youve flown tail-draggers Landings can get bit scary keep speed up yet continues its rollout youve got hold up keep tail down air plane very easy fly Good roll control turns ailerons really looks neat goes low flyby pilots scarf flapping slipstream can almost hear twin machine guns chattering away Red Baron lives Mr Claunch lives Sherman Texas must very valuable asset clubs membership roster meeting time man builds both proficiently incessantly wealth knowledge information Ill bet buck knows what silk feels like Thanks contribution Gerald Its always pleasure hear Greg Bartling sent picture PT-19 built Wendell Hostetler s plans 26% scale Greg says model superb flier credits quality airplanes extremely light wing loadingonly 204 ounces per square foot letter accompanying Gregs photos contained several interesting comments concerning light vs heavy aircraft wing loading perhaps its appropriate ask opinions Most modelers believe light airplanes fly best several years experience competition sailplanes has shown conditions exist lightest airplane always best can Have look Most us will accept maximum wing loading condition model heavy can get still manage maintain flight making maximum wing loading pretty undesirable goal all-around other hand guess could say minimum wing loading achieved build something light possible Now minimum wing loading may sound pretty good paper Im no fancier throwing toilet paper wind especially comes radio-controlled airplanes must respond smartly command given So whatever happened optimum wing loading airplanes loading adjusted deliver maximum performance task flown day question can tell firsthandand great reputable witnessesthat eightfoot Bhiriot XI weighing 15 pounds 102 Model Aviation Horizon Webras 32 Red head helicopter engine improved design new carburetor added performance fuselage bottom lower wings plastic deck top middle wing painted 21st Century spray paint planes finish really looks
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/05
Page Numbers: 101, 102
THIS IS DIFFICULT COLUMN write say things must pass time has come pass column another dedicated scribe Next month Paul Tradelius will new Helicopter columnist Model Aviation hope appreciate commitment Paul has made ensure Model Aviation has finest up-to-date helicopter column available RC helicopter enthusiast pondering perhaps asking change truth matter accepted responsi bilities column 1983 no idea would writing 10 years later During last 10 years life has changed drastically am sure yours has well have deep appreciation interest RC helicopters however also developed fascination RC sailplanes fact have honor representing US two sailplane world champion ships third contest upcoming August year career has expanded no longer have time takes bring readers Model Aviation first-class monthly column deserve some regret some relief pass reins Paul know looking back last 10 years its amazing note what has changed what has stayed same could have predicted Schluter Heli Boy would become definitive layout RC helicopter opinionated will have agree modern designs refinements Dieters Heli Boy first presented 1976 Id have say far-reaching change has radio equipment Ten years ago helicopter system much simpler thought adding microprocessor still years away Futura update read Nationals report may remember first impressions Robbes new Futura Needless say comments led some excitement Robbe As events unfolded asked evaluate kits IR ADHO CONTROL first impression Nats Futura big heavy unre fined take opportunity publicly apologize Robbe have learned valuable lesson experience After building Futura have new knowledge has greatly changed opinion machine Although Futura largemine weighs 11 pounds flying trimit also finest machines have ever pleasure build fly Futura well-thought-out design featuring extremely advanced manufacturing techniques culminate modern design excellent performance potential lessonfirst impressions seldom lasting ones HELICOPTERS items Horizon Just finishing article friend Chris Miksovsky marketing publicist Horizon Hobby Distributors sent some new product information Im pleased pass along First Kalts latest 30-size acrobat Enforcer ZR As would assume Enforcer ZR updated Enforcer featuring 13 design enhancements aimed improving Enforcers performance Fundamental improvements longer main blades new design longer tail boom new flybar paddles Along other refinements Enforcers already good performance better like new graphics too Also new Horizon Webras 32 Red Head RC helicopter engine Red Head features dual ball-bearingsupported crankshaft aluminumpiston brass-sleeve Dykes-Ring combination smooth high-power operation required helicopter also features large-bore carburetor reported put out 1000 rpm competition Just ticket Enforcer ZR Check out both items local Horizon dealer Epilogue Well friends wraps up take opportunity thank faithful readers helped material column course manufac turers donated materials supplies reviews Most thank great folks May1993 101 Larry Jolly eight-year-old Chris Larrys Robbe-manufactured Futura powered OS 61 RFN Chris hadnt yet born Larry started writing column aits new ntorcer ZR updated version popular 30-size Enforcers Thirteen improvements add Enforcers great flying characteristics INTRODUCING IfU LINE PRECISION PROP NUTS AND HUBS Now greater choice quality Tru-Turn products 3 sizes PROP NUTS ranging 5/8 7/8 diameter 2 shapes available stock RIG engine thread sizes 5 sizes PROP HUBS ranging ito 2 diameter 2 shapes new PROP NUTS PROP HUBS addition existing line precision aluminum spinners range 1-1/2 6 over 90 shapes sizes blade configurations new Tru-Turn PROP HUB line complimented extensive line over 70 adapter kits Tru-Turn makes adapter production R/G engine market have adapter problem. help phone call away. See hobby dealer call us direct. UsA TM RU Made ntheUSA PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manufacturing Inc QUALITY ATILITY T LOOKS TY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713/ 943-1867 Model Aviation particularly editor Ross McMullen put up far should have behalf Dont surprised send articles time time Old habits hard break God bless thank exper ience wouldnt have missed anything BCNU later cale/Troy Continued page 100 good get lot comments about its quality people seem surprised explain easy Coverite people have great product 21st Century stuff put K&B 65 Sportster front installed radio gear just about shown plans Wonder wonders balanced exactly supposed date have 13 flights Takeoffs really no problem youve flown tail-draggers Landings can get bit scary keep speed up yet continues its rollout youve got hold up keep tail down air plane very easy fly Good roll control turns ailerons really looks neat goes low flyby pilots scarf flapping slipstream can almost hear twin machine guns chattering away Red Baron lives Mr Claunch lives Sherman Texas must very valuable asset clubs membership roster meeting time man builds both proficiently incessantly wealth knowledge information Ill bet buck knows what silk feels like Thanks contribution Gerald Its always pleasure hear Greg Bartling sent picture PT-19 built Wendell Hostetler s plans 26% scale Greg says model superb flier credits quality airplanes extremely light wing loadingonly 204 ounces per square foot letter accompanying Gregs photos contained several interesting comments concerning light vs heavy aircraft wing loading perhaps its appropriate ask opinions Most modelers believe light airplanes fly best several years experience competition sailplanes has shown conditions exist lightest airplane always best can Have look Most us will accept maximum wing loading condition model heavy can get still manage maintain flight making maximum wing loading pretty undesirable goal all-around other hand guess could say minimum wing loading achieved build something light possible Now minimum wing loading may sound pretty good paper Im no fancier throwing toilet paper wind especially comes radio-controlled airplanes must respond smartly command given So whatever happened optimum wing loading airplanes loading adjusted deliver maximum performance task flown day question can tell firsthandand great reputable witnessesthat eightfoot Bhiriot XI weighing 15 pounds 102 Model Aviation Horizon Webras 32 Red head helicopter engine improved design new carburetor added performance fuselage bottom lower wings plastic deck top middle wing painted 21st Century spray paint planes finish really looks