RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS D MISS interesting rnstructsve Attack Killer Helicop ter appeared April issue MA Gary Shaws Safety Comes First col umn did suggest dig out April issue read does mean helicopters dangerous airplanes other form RC Lessons can learned apply flying will improve safety general recap story person flying helicopter backyard helicopter went out control Whether errant control input some malfunction helicopter specified really doesnt matter Helicopters can go out control number reasons good flier may experience occasional brain lock input bad command helicopter itself can just malfunction battery might go bad switch might fail servo might fail another unforeseen problem might occur Never completely trust helicopter always have plan unexpected Going back story once helicopter went out control pilot found himself pinned between house line trees nowhere go helicopter did hit him luckily sustained minor injuries points article fly near house rather open field room run necessary Although basically agree logic should plan evade uncontrollable helicopter no matter fly test helicopters backyard always make sure have place retreat safe flying just having place run errant air craft Rather should constantly aware what doing determin ing safer way Lets take look few examples 1 If on/off switch exposed such being under canopy mount position toward rear helicopter some cases people have reported modelers flying over tall grass having minor tipovers switch pushed back off position after contact grass twig other surface 2 After helicopter batteries have charged give equipment onceover inspection make sure everything secure good working order Some parts may need lubricated ad justed good time rather field likely thinking about flying 3 Dont fly yourself Although agree flying large field gives room August 1993 75 L Hel-X Shuttle composite side frame system almost unbreakable will handle OS 46 engine Note second clutch bearing its metal block complete line JR servos described Hel-Xs new booklet design specifications recommendations ensure right servo job new JR ChargeSwitch slide open ready accept charging plugand keeps everything neat tidy ii ark. RIC Flight Simulator IBM PCS & Compatibles Excellent flight equations Superb graphics Several styles aircraft Easily set up fly like bird features aid learning Skylark realistic RIO Helicopter flight simulator available today Call Now 313 662-LARK Airplane version coming soon run its still important have someone else around summon help should ac cident occur 4 If have used radio has just repaired have doubt about its performance give range check before flying know fliers perform range check before first flight day 5 When starting helicopter always sume its going start full throttle throttle stick may idle idle up switch may servo may bad linkage may come looseor or protect myself problems position helicopter fuel line going engine right front have hand firmly rotor head way can hold head try bring throttle under control radio As last-ditch backup can always pull fuel line off 6 Carry helicopter away pit area before running up engine seems basic should have mentioned still would rather hover-taxi carry helicopter safe distance away 7 Using two-stick radio throttle left stick carry helicopter right hand Hold radio left hand use left thumb hold throttle stick idle have throttle stick brush up against clothing neck strap causing engine go full power canying helicopter Now really gets attention 8 When hovering stand well clear side helicopter helicopter should malfunction first thought give control input radio does help next thought make bigger correction its after two three attempted corrections finally realize dont have control start take evasive actionwhich means run us standing too close helicopter could before can get away just some safety tech niques use Im sure lot good ideas out Let know have can present later article New products Hel-X Corp 558 Highland Ave Upper Montclair NJ 07043 Tel 201 744-4962 has come out com posite side frame system second clutch bearing popular Shuttle helicopter Although side frames adver tised being unbreakable made composite material appears strong enough withstand crash could imagine Im sure composite side frames help reduce vibration what really like now original main shaft bearings metal bearing blocks rather original plastic side frames combination composite side frames metal bearing blocks will add lot life Shuttle would like turn Shuttle rocket side frames designed take extra stress OS 46 engine Hel-X has list Hirobo parts needed make conversion kit comes complete upper lower side frames side spacers metal bearing blocks metal tail boom mounting blocks additional hard ware needed convert Shuttle part required included Hirobo SE cabin lock part #0402-262 instructions also greateasy read understand plenty diagrams Also Hel-X its second clutch bearing Shuttle original design has bearing between main gear pinion tail rotor drive pin ion gear second clutch bearing mounts top TIR pinion gear provide stronger stable power takeoff clutch through pinion gear JR Radio has recently published 28page servo guide called Understanding JR Servos have needed some time ever wondered about surface mount technology cored coreless motors best servo given application booklet complete description servo JR line presented specifications pictures general design Continued page 79 76 Model Aviation 4Bandits 1 OClock E-Z WWII P-38 P-40 Now F4U Corsair Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have Flyingit Kit includes full-sized patterns complete Instructions color photo Ijt also included AADAPTOR THROW AWAY youn COLLETS CHUCK & - ENCH USE OUR ADAPTOR & KEYLESS CHUCK 0 TO 5/22 CAPI ON ALL DREMEL POWER TOOLS INCLUDING 750 MINIMITE & 225 FLEXIBLE SHAFT RUNS 100% TRUE & CONCENTRIC AT FULL REM NO 501 ADAPTOR ESS CHUCK $1895 1950 395 00 NOT NEED ADAPTOR TO USE KEYLESS CHUCK ARBOR HARDENED GROUND & POUSHED STEEL USED FOR CUTTING PLASTIc WOOD SOFT MErALS LEXAN PLEXIGLASS & ETC AVAILABLE IN 006 000010 012 014 016 018 STEEL SAW AND 20 023 025 028032 THICKNESS OUTSIDE OLAMETER 0 $675 EA NO502 ARBOR $600 NO 503 VX014X 114 SAW$600 OUR SAWS ONLY WORK WEH OUR ARBORI ABRASIVE CUT-OFF BLADES FIBERGLASS REINFORCED-RESISTS BREAKAGE-CUT STEEL BRASS COPPER ALUMINUM AND OTHER METALS ALL BLADES 1132 THICK WITH 1/4 HOLE SIZE NO PRICE SIZE NO PRICE 1ABi $ 75 21/2 AB4 $125 1112 AB2100 3ABS150 2AB3100 ARBOR 503600 SAWS AND CUTOFF BLADES ONLY WORK WITH OUR ARBOR NO NEED FOR CLINT OR MATCHES MICRO .64Y JUST PRESS THE PIEZO SELFSTARTING SELF- BUTTON FOR MICRO SIZE ADJUSTABLE BIFLAME THAT BURNS AT 2370 FOR UP TO STARTING Fl3 HOURS OPERATES ON STANDARD CIGARETTE LIGHTER BUTANE AND IS TORCHREFILIABLE TANK FITS COMFORTABLY IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND AND IS MT770MADE OF HIGH IMPACT RUBBER WHICH BIcw TorchALLOWS FOR SAFE NON-SLIP GRIP IrAth en ot botan 03508 SUPPLIED WITh CAN OF BUTANE BBIBBB5B21600WBREFORT0600 WREN OROEBING 000 1300 EASTERN TOOL&SUPPLVCOcooooio 149 GRAND ST NYC. NY 10013OFF 2122203749 CATALOG FREE WITH ORDERFHA212-92N-I0I0 71 JU Cd ldUd IU3 - & h MO Res add 6% sales tax Specify plan wanted Flight Line Toys PO Box 3484 nrITTfiAIrI tAO 65808 Dave Willis Cincinnati Ohio placed second Sport Scale event awarded Carolina Criterium Flight Achievement outstanding flight Sopwith Pup Willis highest flight score 92 day subject flying fields Dave Willis Chuck Snyder Cincinnatis Queen City U-Control Club report city Cincinnati will helping resurface clubs two paved circles Ron Chase director Cincinnati Recreation Commission former model enthusiast instrumental obtaining repaving project Queen City club wishes thank Ron efforts Its great can report hobby/sport model aviation being recognized its community recreational value being helped grow Queen City club also announces September 5 1993 will hold unique Team Scale contest entries will limited scale Golden Age Racers such Pesco Special Bonzo Jeep Miles-Atwood Special Laird Solution Mr Mulligan Some general model requirements Any pre-WW II Golden Age aircraft such Bendix Thompson Greve Trophy Racers Fuselage empennage wing area must within 95% original plane Wingspan must between 36 42 inches No profiles models must fullbodied maximum engine size 40 cubic inches 6555 cc Minimum prop diameter 11 inches pilot must cockpit mufflers required muffler pressure systems no HeIicoptersITadeIius Continued page 76 features help choose right servo helicopter airplane car Also available JR its new ChargeSwitch name implies combination on/off switch charging jack little tab bottom switch opens slide expose charging plug thereby tuned pipes sounds like will great event full details about contest event rules contact Chuck Snyder CD 10759 Moss Hill Lane Cincinnati OH 45249 Workshop hint recent issue Prop Wash newsletter Garden State Circle Burners Windy Urtnowski stunt fame wrote about control systems relate stunt planes topic discussed braided leadouts possible failure suggested solid wire leadouts good alternative ents meant CL stunt also apply scaleor other CL model also spoke soldering leadouts whether braided solid indicating care should taken choosing type solder noted better types Stay-Brite silver bearing solder Stay-Brite provides high tensile strength vibration resistant solder melts 4300F can used soldering iron gun torch Use solder simple apply Stay-Clean flux parts soldered heat apply solder Hold heat parts until solder flows thoroughly onto parts After solder has hardened area can washed water remove flux residue As product type follow instructions pay attention cautions come product Make connections good onesyou may saving great model Please send ideas notice upcoming CL Scale events contest reports especially photos CL Scale activity address very top column inating usual charging wire plug ChargeSwitch slightly larger normal switch really improves neatness model keeps charging plug clean out sight information JR products see local dealer call Horizon Service Center 217 355-9511 s in-flight tank drop functional landing light innovative P-S ID spans 76 inches weighs 16 pounds uses Kraft system guidance finished Pettits Hobbypoxy paints Mr Mele spent four months building Mustang Shortly after WRAM show found myself way Toledo Ohio Weak Signals annual bash As might expect show monster once again Toledos coveted Best-of-Show Award First Place Precision Scale awarded Savannah Georgias Robert Cooper magnificent Avro D handcrafted biplane definitive study appropriate vintage aeroplane model construction chance chat Robert preparing aeroplane display found him quite knowledgeable skillful friendly After viewing Roberts model zero distance can assure surely best examples its kind found anywhere Later show took several photographs model None fullview shots suitable publication did manage get decent shot Avros detailed nose As photo bears out Mr Coopers machine work first class right keeping wood work covering work overall powerful impact stunning project Im sure youll seeing model competition circuit Midwest showed its soon-to-be-released Success Series North American AT-6 Texan Continued page 82 a---a 5aaNO MORE WORRY ABOUT CRITICAL RADIO PLUGS BECOMING DISCONNECTED WHEN YOU USE THIS NEW WELL DESIGNED SAFETY ITEM PI tyC Safe Ass PROVIDES POSITIVE SECURELY LOCKED CONNECTION SNAP ACTION PROVIDES FOR DUICK AND EASY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF THE SAFETY CLIP WHEN YOU UNPLUG THE CLIP CAN BE INSTALLED ON THE LARGER PORTION OF THE PLUG FOR SAFEKEEPING FOR USE ON PLANES HELICOPTERS CARS AND BOATS CONSTRUCTED OF NYLON FOR LIFETIME USE THREE SAFETY CLIPS SUPPLIED PER PACKAGE FOR USE ON BATtERY PACK AND AILERON PLUGS OR OTHER EXTENSIONS PACKAGE PRICE 9 SAFETY CLIPS AVAILABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING PLUGS Airtronics Aristocraft S Slim Cirrus C Cox Futaba J Hitec JR Kyosho BUY PACK TO GUARD AGAINST IMPACT Parsnn5 Pmduct5 RO Box 82038 Baton Rouge LA 70884-2038 SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER August1993 79 RC Scale/Troy Continued page 68
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/08
Page Numbers: 75, 76, 79
RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS D MISS interesting rnstructsve Attack Killer Helicop ter appeared April issue MA Gary Shaws Safety Comes First col umn did suggest dig out April issue read does mean helicopters dangerous airplanes other form RC Lessons can learned apply flying will improve safety general recap story person flying helicopter backyard helicopter went out control Whether errant control input some malfunction helicopter specified really doesnt matter Helicopters can go out control number reasons good flier may experience occasional brain lock input bad command helicopter itself can just malfunction battery might go bad switch might fail servo might fail another unforeseen problem might occur Never completely trust helicopter always have plan unexpected Going back story once helicopter went out control pilot found himself pinned between house line trees nowhere go helicopter did hit him luckily sustained minor injuries points article fly near house rather open field room run necessary Although basically agree logic should plan evade uncontrollable helicopter no matter fly test helicopters backyard always make sure have place retreat safe flying just having place run errant air craft Rather should constantly aware what doing determin ing safer way Lets take look few examples 1 If on/off switch exposed such being under canopy mount position toward rear helicopter some cases people have reported modelers flying over tall grass having minor tipovers switch pushed back off position after contact grass twig other surface 2 After helicopter batteries have charged give equipment onceover inspection make sure everything secure good working order Some parts may need lubricated ad justed good time rather field likely thinking about flying 3 Dont fly yourself Although agree flying large field gives room August 1993 75 L Hel-X Shuttle composite side frame system almost unbreakable will handle OS 46 engine Note second clutch bearing its metal block complete line JR servos described Hel-Xs new booklet design specifications recommendations ensure right servo job new JR ChargeSwitch slide open ready accept charging plugand keeps everything neat tidy ii ark. RIC Flight Simulator IBM PCS & Compatibles Excellent flight equations Superb graphics Several styles aircraft Easily set up fly like bird features aid learning Skylark realistic RIO Helicopter flight simulator available today Call Now 313 662-LARK Airplane version coming soon run its still important have someone else around summon help should ac cident occur 4 If have used radio has just repaired have doubt about its performance give range check before flying know fliers perform range check before first flight day 5 When starting helicopter always sume its going start full throttle throttle stick may idle idle up switch may servo may bad linkage may come looseor or protect myself problems position helicopter fuel line going engine right front have hand firmly rotor head way can hold head try bring throttle under control radio As last-ditch backup can always pull fuel line off 6 Carry helicopter away pit area before running up engine seems basic should have mentioned still would rather hover-taxi carry helicopter safe distance away 7 Using two-stick radio throttle left stick carry helicopter right hand Hold radio left hand use left thumb hold throttle stick idle have throttle stick brush up against clothing neck strap causing engine go full power canying helicopter Now really gets attention 8 When hovering stand well clear side helicopter helicopter should malfunction first thought give control input radio does help next thought make bigger correction its after two three attempted corrections finally realize dont have control start take evasive actionwhich means run us standing too close helicopter could before can get away just some safety tech niques use Im sure lot good ideas out Let know have can present later article New products Hel-X Corp 558 Highland Ave Upper Montclair NJ 07043 Tel 201 744-4962 has come out com posite side frame system second clutch bearing popular Shuttle helicopter Although side frames adver tised being unbreakable made composite material appears strong enough withstand crash could imagine Im sure composite side frames help reduce vibration what really like now original main shaft bearings metal bearing blocks rather original plastic side frames combination composite side frames metal bearing blocks will add lot life Shuttle would like turn Shuttle rocket side frames designed take extra stress OS 46 engine Hel-X has list Hirobo parts needed make conversion kit comes complete upper lower side frames side spacers metal bearing blocks metal tail boom mounting blocks additional hard ware needed convert Shuttle part required included Hirobo SE cabin lock part #0402-262 instructions also greateasy read understand plenty diagrams Also Hel-X its second clutch bearing Shuttle original design has bearing between main gear pinion tail rotor drive pin ion gear second clutch bearing mounts top TIR pinion gear provide stronger stable power takeoff clutch through pinion gear JR Radio has recently published 28page servo guide called Understanding JR Servos have needed some time ever wondered about surface mount technology cored coreless motors best servo given application booklet complete description servo JR line presented specifications pictures general design Continued page 79 76 Model Aviation 4Bandits 1 OClock E-Z WWII P-38 P-40 Now F4U Corsair Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have Flyingit Kit includes full-sized patterns complete Instructions color photo Ijt also included AADAPTOR THROW AWAY youn COLLETS CHUCK & - ENCH USE OUR ADAPTOR & KEYLESS CHUCK 0 TO 5/22 CAPI ON ALL DREMEL POWER TOOLS INCLUDING 750 MINIMITE & 225 FLEXIBLE SHAFT RUNS 100% TRUE & CONCENTRIC AT FULL REM NO 501 ADAPTOR ESS CHUCK $1895 1950 395 00 NOT NEED ADAPTOR TO USE KEYLESS CHUCK ARBOR HARDENED GROUND & POUSHED STEEL USED FOR CUTTING PLASTIc WOOD SOFT MErALS LEXAN PLEXIGLASS & ETC AVAILABLE IN 006 000010 012 014 016 018 STEEL SAW AND 20 023 025 028032 THICKNESS OUTSIDE OLAMETER 0 $675 EA NO502 ARBOR $600 NO 503 VX014X 114 SAW$600 OUR SAWS ONLY WORK WEH OUR ARBORI ABRASIVE CUT-OFF BLADES FIBERGLASS REINFORCED-RESISTS BREAKAGE-CUT STEEL BRASS COPPER ALUMINUM AND OTHER METALS ALL BLADES 1132 THICK WITH 1/4 HOLE SIZE NO PRICE SIZE NO PRICE 1ABi $ 75 21/2 AB4 $125 1112 AB2100 3ABS150 2AB3100 ARBOR 503600 SAWS AND CUTOFF BLADES ONLY WORK WITH OUR ARBOR NO NEED FOR CLINT OR MATCHES MICRO .64Y JUST PRESS THE PIEZO SELFSTARTING SELF- BUTTON FOR MICRO SIZE ADJUSTABLE BIFLAME THAT BURNS AT 2370 FOR UP TO STARTING Fl3 HOURS OPERATES ON STANDARD CIGARETTE LIGHTER BUTANE AND IS TORCHREFILIABLE TANK FITS COMFORTABLY IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND AND IS MT770MADE OF HIGH IMPACT RUBBER WHICH BIcw TorchALLOWS FOR SAFE NON-SLIP GRIP IrAth en ot botan 03508 SUPPLIED WITh CAN OF BUTANE BBIBBB5B21600WBREFORT0600 WREN OROEBING 000 1300 EASTERN TOOL&SUPPLVCOcooooio 149 GRAND ST NYC. NY 10013OFF 2122203749 CATALOG FREE WITH ORDERFHA212-92N-I0I0 71 JU Cd ldUd IU3 - & h MO Res add 6% sales tax Specify plan wanted Flight Line Toys PO Box 3484 nrITTfiAIrI tAO 65808 Dave Willis Cincinnati Ohio placed second Sport Scale event awarded Carolina Criterium Flight Achievement outstanding flight Sopwith Pup Willis highest flight score 92 day subject flying fields Dave Willis Chuck Snyder Cincinnatis Queen City U-Control Club report city Cincinnati will helping resurface clubs two paved circles Ron Chase director Cincinnati Recreation Commission former model enthusiast instrumental obtaining repaving project Queen City club wishes thank Ron efforts Its great can report hobby/sport model aviation being recognized its community recreational value being helped grow Queen City club also announces September 5 1993 will hold unique Team Scale contest entries will limited scale Golden Age Racers such Pesco Special Bonzo Jeep Miles-Atwood Special Laird Solution Mr Mulligan Some general model requirements Any pre-WW II Golden Age aircraft such Bendix Thompson Greve Trophy Racers Fuselage empennage wing area must within 95% original plane Wingspan must between 36 42 inches No profiles models must fullbodied maximum engine size 40 cubic inches 6555 cc Minimum prop diameter 11 inches pilot must cockpit mufflers required muffler pressure systems no HeIicoptersITadeIius Continued page 76 features help choose right servo helicopter airplane car Also available JR its new ChargeSwitch name implies combination on/off switch charging jack little tab bottom switch opens slide expose charging plug thereby tuned pipes sounds like will great event full details about contest event rules contact Chuck Snyder CD 10759 Moss Hill Lane Cincinnati OH 45249 Workshop hint recent issue Prop Wash newsletter Garden State Circle Burners Windy Urtnowski stunt fame wrote about control systems relate stunt planes topic discussed braided leadouts possible failure suggested solid wire leadouts good alternative ents meant CL stunt also apply scaleor other CL model also spoke soldering leadouts whether braided solid indicating care should taken choosing type solder noted better types Stay-Brite silver bearing solder Stay-Brite provides high tensile strength vibration resistant solder melts 4300F can used soldering iron gun torch Use solder simple apply Stay-Clean flux parts soldered heat apply solder Hold heat parts until solder flows thoroughly onto parts After solder has hardened area can washed water remove flux residue As product type follow instructions pay attention cautions come product Make connections good onesyou may saving great model Please send ideas notice upcoming CL Scale events contest reports especially photos CL Scale activity address very top column inating usual charging wire plug ChargeSwitch slightly larger normal switch really improves neatness model keeps charging plug clean out sight information JR products see local dealer call Horizon Service Center 217 355-9511 s in-flight tank drop functional landing light innovative P-S ID spans 76 inches weighs 16 pounds uses Kraft system guidance finished Pettits Hobbypoxy paints Mr Mele spent four months building Mustang Shortly after WRAM show found myself way Toledo Ohio Weak Signals annual bash As might expect show monster once again Toledos coveted Best-of-Show Award First Place Precision Scale awarded Savannah Georgias Robert Cooper magnificent Avro D handcrafted biplane definitive study appropriate vintage aeroplane model construction chance chat Robert preparing aeroplane display found him quite knowledgeable skillful friendly After viewing Roberts model zero distance can assure surely best examples its kind found anywhere Later show took several photographs model None fullview shots suitable publication did manage get decent shot Avros detailed nose As photo bears out Mr Coopers machine work first class right keeping wood work covering work overall powerful impact stunning project Im sure youll seeing model competition circuit Midwest showed its soon-to-be-released Success Series North American AT-6 Texan Continued page 82 a---a 5aaNO MORE WORRY ABOUT CRITICAL RADIO PLUGS BECOMING DISCONNECTED WHEN YOU USE THIS NEW WELL DESIGNED SAFETY ITEM PI tyC Safe Ass PROVIDES POSITIVE SECURELY LOCKED CONNECTION SNAP ACTION PROVIDES FOR DUICK AND EASY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF THE SAFETY CLIP WHEN YOU UNPLUG THE CLIP CAN BE INSTALLED ON THE LARGER PORTION OF THE PLUG FOR SAFEKEEPING FOR USE ON PLANES HELICOPTERS CARS AND BOATS CONSTRUCTED OF NYLON FOR LIFETIME USE THREE SAFETY CLIPS SUPPLIED PER PACKAGE FOR USE ON BATtERY PACK AND AILERON PLUGS OR OTHER EXTENSIONS PACKAGE PRICE 9 SAFETY CLIPS AVAILABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING PLUGS Airtronics Aristocraft S Slim Cirrus C Cox Futaba J Hitec JR Kyosho BUY PACK TO GUARD AGAINST IMPACT Parsnn5 Pmduct5 RO Box 82038 Baton Rouge LA 70884-2038 SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER August1993 79 RC Scale/Troy Continued page 68
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/08
Page Numbers: 75, 76, 79
RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS D MISS interesting rnstructsve Attack Killer Helicop ter appeared April issue MA Gary Shaws Safety Comes First col umn did suggest dig out April issue read does mean helicopters dangerous airplanes other form RC Lessons can learned apply flying will improve safety general recap story person flying helicopter backyard helicopter went out control Whether errant control input some malfunction helicopter specified really doesnt matter Helicopters can go out control number reasons good flier may experience occasional brain lock input bad command helicopter itself can just malfunction battery might go bad switch might fail servo might fail another unforeseen problem might occur Never completely trust helicopter always have plan unexpected Going back story once helicopter went out control pilot found himself pinned between house line trees nowhere go helicopter did hit him luckily sustained minor injuries points article fly near house rather open field room run necessary Although basically agree logic should plan evade uncontrollable helicopter no matter fly test helicopters backyard always make sure have place retreat safe flying just having place run errant air craft Rather should constantly aware what doing determin ing safer way Lets take look few examples 1 If on/off switch exposed such being under canopy mount position toward rear helicopter some cases people have reported modelers flying over tall grass having minor tipovers switch pushed back off position after contact grass twig other surface 2 After helicopter batteries have charged give equipment onceover inspection make sure everything secure good working order Some parts may need lubricated ad justed good time rather field likely thinking about flying 3 Dont fly yourself Although agree flying large field gives room August 1993 75 L Hel-X Shuttle composite side frame system almost unbreakable will handle OS 46 engine Note second clutch bearing its metal block complete line JR servos described Hel-Xs new booklet design specifications recommendations ensure right servo job new JR ChargeSwitch slide open ready accept charging plugand keeps everything neat tidy ii ark. RIC Flight Simulator IBM PCS & Compatibles Excellent flight equations Superb graphics Several styles aircraft Easily set up fly like bird features aid learning Skylark realistic RIO Helicopter flight simulator available today Call Now 313 662-LARK Airplane version coming soon run its still important have someone else around summon help should ac cident occur 4 If have used radio has just repaired have doubt about its performance give range check before flying know fliers perform range check before first flight day 5 When starting helicopter always sume its going start full throttle throttle stick may idle idle up switch may servo may bad linkage may come looseor or protect myself problems position helicopter fuel line going engine right front have hand firmly rotor head way can hold head try bring throttle under control radio As last-ditch backup can always pull fuel line off 6 Carry helicopter away pit area before running up engine seems basic should have mentioned still would rather hover-taxi carry helicopter safe distance away 7 Using two-stick radio throttle left stick carry helicopter right hand Hold radio left hand use left thumb hold throttle stick idle have throttle stick brush up against clothing neck strap causing engine go full power canying helicopter Now really gets attention 8 When hovering stand well clear side helicopter helicopter should malfunction first thought give control input radio does help next thought make bigger correction its after two three attempted corrections finally realize dont have control start take evasive actionwhich means run us standing too close helicopter could before can get away just some safety tech niques use Im sure lot good ideas out Let know have can present later article New products Hel-X Corp 558 Highland Ave Upper Montclair NJ 07043 Tel 201 744-4962 has come out com posite side frame system second clutch bearing popular Shuttle helicopter Although side frames adver tised being unbreakable made composite material appears strong enough withstand crash could imagine Im sure composite side frames help reduce vibration what really like now original main shaft bearings metal bearing blocks rather original plastic side frames combination composite side frames metal bearing blocks will add lot life Shuttle would like turn Shuttle rocket side frames designed take extra stress OS 46 engine Hel-X has list Hirobo parts needed make conversion kit comes complete upper lower side frames side spacers metal bearing blocks metal tail boom mounting blocks additional hard ware needed convert Shuttle part required included Hirobo SE cabin lock part #0402-262 instructions also greateasy read understand plenty diagrams Also Hel-X its second clutch bearing Shuttle original design has bearing between main gear pinion tail rotor drive pin ion gear second clutch bearing mounts top TIR pinion gear provide stronger stable power takeoff clutch through pinion gear JR Radio has recently published 28page servo guide called Understanding JR Servos have needed some time ever wondered about surface mount technology cored coreless motors best servo given application booklet complete description servo JR line presented specifications pictures general design Continued page 79 76 Model Aviation 4Bandits 1 OClock E-Z WWII P-38 P-40 Now F4U Corsair Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have Flyingit Kit includes full-sized patterns complete Instructions color photo Ijt also included AADAPTOR THROW AWAY youn COLLETS CHUCK & - ENCH USE OUR ADAPTOR & KEYLESS CHUCK 0 TO 5/22 CAPI ON ALL DREMEL POWER TOOLS INCLUDING 750 MINIMITE & 225 FLEXIBLE SHAFT RUNS 100% TRUE & CONCENTRIC AT FULL REM NO 501 ADAPTOR ESS CHUCK $1895 1950 395 00 NOT NEED ADAPTOR TO USE KEYLESS CHUCK ARBOR HARDENED GROUND & POUSHED STEEL USED FOR CUTTING PLASTIc WOOD SOFT MErALS LEXAN PLEXIGLASS & ETC AVAILABLE IN 006 000010 012 014 016 018 STEEL SAW AND 20 023 025 028032 THICKNESS OUTSIDE OLAMETER 0 $675 EA NO502 ARBOR $600 NO 503 VX014X 114 SAW$600 OUR SAWS ONLY WORK WEH OUR ARBORI ABRASIVE CUT-OFF BLADES FIBERGLASS REINFORCED-RESISTS BREAKAGE-CUT STEEL BRASS COPPER ALUMINUM AND OTHER METALS ALL BLADES 1132 THICK WITH 1/4 HOLE SIZE NO PRICE SIZE NO PRICE 1ABi $ 75 21/2 AB4 $125 1112 AB2100 3ABS150 2AB3100 ARBOR 503600 SAWS AND CUTOFF BLADES ONLY WORK WITH OUR ARBOR NO NEED FOR CLINT OR MATCHES MICRO .64Y JUST PRESS THE PIEZO SELFSTARTING SELF- BUTTON FOR MICRO SIZE ADJUSTABLE BIFLAME THAT BURNS AT 2370 FOR UP TO STARTING Fl3 HOURS OPERATES ON STANDARD CIGARETTE LIGHTER BUTANE AND IS TORCHREFILIABLE TANK FITS COMFORTABLY IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND AND IS MT770MADE OF HIGH IMPACT RUBBER WHICH BIcw TorchALLOWS FOR SAFE NON-SLIP GRIP IrAth en ot botan 03508 SUPPLIED WITh CAN OF BUTANE BBIBBB5B21600WBREFORT0600 WREN OROEBING 000 1300 EASTERN TOOL&SUPPLVCOcooooio 149 GRAND ST NYC. NY 10013OFF 2122203749 CATALOG FREE WITH ORDERFHA212-92N-I0I0 71 JU Cd ldUd IU3 - & h MO Res add 6% sales tax Specify plan wanted Flight Line Toys PO Box 3484 nrITTfiAIrI tAO 65808 Dave Willis Cincinnati Ohio placed second Sport Scale event awarded Carolina Criterium Flight Achievement outstanding flight Sopwith Pup Willis highest flight score 92 day subject flying fields Dave Willis Chuck Snyder Cincinnatis Queen City U-Control Club report city Cincinnati will helping resurface clubs two paved circles Ron Chase director Cincinnati Recreation Commission former model enthusiast instrumental obtaining repaving project Queen City club wishes thank Ron efforts Its great can report hobby/sport model aviation being recognized its community recreational value being helped grow Queen City club also announces September 5 1993 will hold unique Team Scale contest entries will limited scale Golden Age Racers such Pesco Special Bonzo Jeep Miles-Atwood Special Laird Solution Mr Mulligan Some general model requirements Any pre-WW II Golden Age aircraft such Bendix Thompson Greve Trophy Racers Fuselage empennage wing area must within 95% original plane Wingspan must between 36 42 inches No profiles models must fullbodied maximum engine size 40 cubic inches 6555 cc Minimum prop diameter 11 inches pilot must cockpit mufflers required muffler pressure systems no HeIicoptersITadeIius Continued page 76 features help choose right servo helicopter airplane car Also available JR its new ChargeSwitch name implies combination on/off switch charging jack little tab bottom switch opens slide expose charging plug thereby tuned pipes sounds like will great event full details about contest event rules contact Chuck Snyder CD 10759 Moss Hill Lane Cincinnati OH 45249 Workshop hint recent issue Prop Wash newsletter Garden State Circle Burners Windy Urtnowski stunt fame wrote about control systems relate stunt planes topic discussed braided leadouts possible failure suggested solid wire leadouts good alternative ents meant CL stunt also apply scaleor other CL model also spoke soldering leadouts whether braided solid indicating care should taken choosing type solder noted better types Stay-Brite silver bearing solder Stay-Brite provides high tensile strength vibration resistant solder melts 4300F can used soldering iron gun torch Use solder simple apply Stay-Clean flux parts soldered heat apply solder Hold heat parts until solder flows thoroughly onto parts After solder has hardened area can washed water remove flux residue As product type follow instructions pay attention cautions come product Make connections good onesyou may saving great model Please send ideas notice upcoming CL Scale events contest reports especially photos CL Scale activity address very top column inating usual charging wire plug ChargeSwitch slightly larger normal switch really improves neatness model keeps charging plug clean out sight information JR products see local dealer call Horizon Service Center 217 355-9511 s in-flight tank drop functional landing light innovative P-S ID spans 76 inches weighs 16 pounds uses Kraft system guidance finished Pettits Hobbypoxy paints Mr Mele spent four months building Mustang Shortly after WRAM show found myself way Toledo Ohio Weak Signals annual bash As might expect show monster once again Toledos coveted Best-of-Show Award First Place Precision Scale awarded Savannah Georgias Robert Cooper magnificent Avro D handcrafted biplane definitive study appropriate vintage aeroplane model construction chance chat Robert preparing aeroplane display found him quite knowledgeable skillful friendly After viewing Roberts model zero distance can assure surely best examples its kind found anywhere Later show took several photographs model None fullview shots suitable publication did manage get decent shot Avros detailed nose As photo bears out Mr Coopers machine work first class right keeping wood work covering work overall powerful impact stunning project Im sure youll seeing model competition circuit Midwest showed its soon-to-be-released Success Series North American AT-6 Texan Continued page 82 a---a 5aaNO MORE WORRY ABOUT CRITICAL RADIO PLUGS BECOMING DISCONNECTED WHEN YOU USE THIS NEW WELL DESIGNED SAFETY ITEM PI tyC Safe Ass PROVIDES POSITIVE SECURELY LOCKED CONNECTION SNAP ACTION PROVIDES FOR DUICK AND EASY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF THE SAFETY CLIP WHEN YOU UNPLUG THE CLIP CAN BE INSTALLED ON THE LARGER PORTION OF THE PLUG FOR SAFEKEEPING FOR USE ON PLANES HELICOPTERS CARS AND BOATS CONSTRUCTED OF NYLON FOR LIFETIME USE THREE SAFETY CLIPS SUPPLIED PER PACKAGE FOR USE ON BATtERY PACK AND AILERON PLUGS OR OTHER EXTENSIONS PACKAGE PRICE 9 SAFETY CLIPS AVAILABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING PLUGS Airtronics Aristocraft S Slim Cirrus C Cox Futaba J Hitec JR Kyosho BUY PACK TO GUARD AGAINST IMPACT Parsnn5 Pmduct5 RO Box 82038 Baton Rouge LA 70884-2038 SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER August1993 79 RC Scale/Troy Continued page 68