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Radio Control: Helicopters

Author: P. Tradelius


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/12
Page Numbers: 99, 100, 101, 102, 104

RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS MUNCIE INDIANA bunch great fliers helicopters sunny days light winds temperatures mid 70swhat else could ask gives idea missed something didnt attend 1996 Natsyoure right Unfortunately because work able spend day years championships day enough whet appetite come back make appreciate what great flying site AMA has Muncie Located heartland America Muncie easy reach either coast found flying Indianapolis easiest flight connections less hours drive rental car brought flying field Although flying facilities Muncie couple years old still growing process getting better year Last year 43 fliers competed year number increased 68 people have learned flying site As can see photos plenty green grass sunshine surprised didnt see people campinga motor home would bring comforts home simple tent cooler would keep near action crack dawn well night would keep expenses down helicopter activity well fixed-wing events dont get see regular basis Nats will keep interested several days wont see same event twice just wish would have time spend Although certainly dont want take anything away contestants flying results listed elsewhere issue Ill concentrate human side competition give flavor what missed didnt have chance attend year always stop officials area first see things going day renew friendship Don Naomi Griffin two wonderful people Lake Ozarks Missouri contribute time energy running transmitter impound area have done year since 1983 advent computer radios fliers used transmitter case protect investment Dan Chapman used larger single-stick radio gave completely different picture impound areain days gone transmitters out open large table everyone could see wide variety has given way multitude aluminum boxesone indistinguishable otheras sign changing times Somehow makes feel bit older Besides running transmitter impound Don Naomi monitored AMA frequency scanner ensure sky free unwanted dangerous signals could really cause problems didnt hear mechanical radio-related crashes speaks highly diligence quality radio equipment have today Mike Demetz kept busy throughout day computer tabulating scores keeping everyone up-to-date However computer programmers Mike could use some help seems hes using old scoring program fixed-wing models manual hes trying modify use helicopters could help rewrite program better suit helicopters please contact Mike through AMA observations made concerned high quality helicopters everyone flying concerns see computer radios cases top-of-theline helicopters being flowneven beginning class competitionbecause gives wrong impression Nats helicopters general certainly recommend everyone should fly best equipment can comfortably afford would want give anyone mistaken impression high-end equipment required Nats December 1996 99 Larry Bergen installed new BMT Industrial Twin helicopter mechanicals inside Robbe BK 117 fuselage model can carry 25-pound payload Sixteen-year-old Scott Gray flew FAI Freestyle new JR Superb helicopter Scotts very devoted hobby tries fly day anywhere else Although flying Nationals competitive flight scored Nats score Getting meet talk other fliers over country enjoying others company sharing new techniques ideas helicopters very rewarding experience enjoy 30-size helicopter basic radio will probably enjoy fun-flys contests including Nats much anyone certainly encourage attend future events just couple nice stories reinforce point Steve Rhodes came Nats Texas City Texas X-Cell Pro during practice flight model suffered very rare mid-air collision another helicopter Since Steve factory pilot operates budget like us didnt have backup helicopter spare parts get model back air almost immediately being asked other contestants offered spare parts help fix helicopter until found bent crank engine could repaired put Steve out contestuntil Mike Fortune Memphis Tennessee came rescue offered Steve use backup X-Cell fly contest Although Steve felt rather nervous flying someone elses helicopter made difference world him see outpouring help everyone enjoyment great event could continue Congratulations Mike others helped another flier time need cant imagine story speaks highly hobby Nats did attend because thought drive too long wouldnt worth effort consider story Wesley Blake Raymond Maine Wes 18 years old has flying helicopters less year wanted compete both Class Freestyle parents drove him first Nats did compete learned lot about helicopter setup flying techniques some best fliers country open friendly attitude brought lot everlasting enjoyment hobby Freestyle past several years have seen great improvements helicopter design manufacturing well improvements radio equipment Inverted maneuvers now commonplace instead experiments terror used three levels Freestyle competition flown pilots choice music will certainly see type flying almost event near future talked some Class III fliers get perspective Nats pleased way things being run Mike Bantz Matt Kolarik George Grant Canton Ohio area would like have seen judges available another flightline could have used impressed non-cutthroat flying environment As example Mike started engine round Class blew exhaust 0-ring between header muffler Since clock wasnt time take helicopter back table repairs turned out didnt have Within seconds swarm fliers running help parts needed Mike able complete flight after hasty field repair subject judging also came up discussion always does contests feeling flier should judged better flier himself quickly changed after seeing Rene Recinos again meeting wife Paula Rene has helicopters approximately four years now Paula has personal judge trainer Working together has improved 100 Model Aviation 4Mike Banti Mall Kolarik George Grant L-R Canton Ohio area Mike 0-ring problems fliers offered help Steve Rhodes R thanks Mike Fortune coming rescue after Steves model suffered midair collision Mike let Steve compete backup X-CelI Renes flying also feel Paulas involvement has turned helicopters family hobby though has yet give flying aspect try Paula heard judges needed FAI offered help has doing excellent job believes has less bias toward pilots because doesnt know yet very familiar maneuvers need perform hope will give other wives girlfriends encouragement may need get involved great hobby youngest flier 13-year-old Daniel Carter Orlando Florida flew Class II Freestyle Class Daniel son Dave Carter owns Daves RIC flies X-Cell Pro Futaba 9Z combination Hes seventh grade during school year gets practice weekends However since contests during summer school out can fly day prior event Michael Daniels 12-year-old brother has flying fixed-wings starting helicopters should giving Daniel some competition time next year Good luck both next-youngest flier 16-year-old Scott Gray Canada met first time last years Nats Scott Nats dad Steve both competed FAJ new beautifully finished JR Superio helicopters Scott feels best combination tail rotor JR Piezo gyro Super Servo FAI Freestyle flying gives good workout during daily practice sessions Last year felt flight simulator gave him edge practicing now feels has advanced point just needs actual stick time Look out Curtishere comes interested technical side hobby talked Steve Helms National Marketing Manager Futaba Although Futaba known top-of-the-line radio equipment also importing new YS 61 short stroke helicopter engine being flown several top fliers Nats engines testing prototypes production version should available time read Steve says YS 61H completely new engine designed specifically helicopters incorporates short stroke extremely smooth performance improved porting other design changes increase power two-needle carburetor hard see photo what looks main needle December 1996 101 six competitors Japan supported 10 family members friends during competition Dave Carter very proud 13-year-old son Daniel Daniel competed Class II Freestyle events RIC SPORT SCALE SHORT KITS Wing span 25 50 Engines PRICE $7699 best sport scale Designed Charles Bauer sleek highly maneuverable warbird easy build fun fly engines being positioned closely together gives outstanding tracking ground handling Its single engine performance unusually good Short kits include styrofoam wing cores canopies cowls plans templates engine mounts firewalls molded misc parts some hardware bill materials fur nish balsa WiNG II97FG 306 E Simmons Galesburg IL 61401 dealer order direct 309-342-3009 Send $500 complete catalog Other ShortKits P-38 Lightning70$8699 A-26 Invader68$7699 P-Si Mustang55,$4299 A6M2 Zero55,$4299 0202 Folgore56$4299 F4U Corsair56$4899 FW-19054$4299 $4299 $4299 P-40B Tomahawk 55 P-39 Airacobra 55 102 Model Aviation 4curtis Youngblood wife Julie pose dogs Wally Britney curtis flew Robbe Futura FAI Freestyle events Paula Rene Recinos hobbys great husband-and-wife teams Rena flew Class Ill Paula judged FAI NEW RELEASE P -82 TWIN t Kits designed around foam core wings box frame fuselages simple sturdy construction valve actually midrange needle valve main needle valve below requires screwdriver adjust isnt idle needle valve can see fuel tubing needed connect fuel pump regulator carburetor hut other tubing rear crankcase pressure shown YS 61H designed need high power low vibration engine requires 30% fuel Enya 3 OS 8 plug Hatori 666-type muffler hope test not-too-distant future will let know performs user friendly also talked Larry Bergen about some new projects Certainly easiest see new BMT Industrial Twin helicopter mechanicals inside Robbe BK 117 fuselage Larry designed produces mechanicals someone needs payload up 25 pounds carry camera other equipment Power obtained two Zenoah G-23 engines have converted twin-cylinder engine produces four horsepower easily moves big model around sky Although did see fly can imagine would very easy see flight has already used commercial purposes country well South Africa Canada Larry has also combined efforts Century Helicopters design manufacture Intrepid 60-size helicopter Available either 60 glow 90 fourstroke gas version Intrepid offers several unique design concepts discriminating flier hope give complete report new helicopter not-to-distant column also pleased see six fliers Japan along several family members friends joined combination helicopter flying vacation Three fliers factory pilots Hirobo Kyosho other three flew TSK MyStar 60 JR Superio X-Cell Custom Graphite Although times took translator two wanted know popular helicopters Japan seems between shortage land area ever-increasing population helicopters very popular because require relatively small area fly mechanical build repair fixedwing models told also concerned about increasing prices helicopters last few years quick point out US helicopters very inexpensive compared Japan showed advertisement Hirobo Eagle price 265000 yenand 100 yen dollar model would cost $2650 Now what call expensive kitand thats engine radio seems like everything expensive Japan example cup coffee $4 gallon gas $10 Japanese fliers make investment helicopter its really investment go great lengths take care also talked Mr Hatori designer manufacturer very popular Hatori mufflers curious about develops designs said work performed test bench engines run prop simulate rotor system two main design concerns power quiet engine 666 muffler always undergoing design changes customers may aware latest 666 design optimized use new YS 61H engine using 25% nitromethane allsynthetic oil seems like good combination everyones behalf would like say thankful Shaun Ettinger gang workers judges excellent helicopter Nats put year Shaun feels Nats 10% competition 90% people certainly agree Unfortunately everyone can mentioned receive due recognition people know name have inner satisfaction knowing Nats would have possible hope able make years Nats will put calendar next year have chance Ill bring tent sleeping bag get unique event See next year tool need snap act organizer EU custom-designed W model building supplies No assembly holdups having hunt required tool. no money wasted replacing supplies have just cant find Great Planes low-cost Bench Topper organizer ends work bench clutter forever Designed experienced hobbyists has customized storage area most-used building gear high-quality die-cut wood parts glue together easily rugged unit rests worktable mounts wall Dimensions 15-1/2 long x 7-1/4 tall x 5-1/4 deep location dealer nearest please call 1-800-682-8948 Ask code #0411V

Author: P. Tradelius


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/12
Page Numbers: 99, 100, 101, 102, 104

RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS MUNCIE INDIANA bunch great fliers helicopters sunny days light winds temperatures mid 70swhat else could ask gives idea missed something didnt attend 1996 Natsyoure right Unfortunately because work able spend day years championships day enough whet appetite come back make appreciate what great flying site AMA has Muncie Located heartland America Muncie easy reach either coast found flying Indianapolis easiest flight connections less hours drive rental car brought flying field Although flying facilities Muncie couple years old still growing process getting better year Last year 43 fliers competed year number increased 68 people have learned flying site As can see photos plenty green grass sunshine surprised didnt see people campinga motor home would bring comforts home simple tent cooler would keep near action crack dawn well night would keep expenses down helicopter activity well fixed-wing events dont get see regular basis Nats will keep interested several days wont see same event twice just wish would have time spend Although certainly dont want take anything away contestants flying results listed elsewhere issue Ill concentrate human side competition give flavor what missed didnt have chance attend year always stop officials area first see things going day renew friendship Don Naomi Griffin two wonderful people Lake Ozarks Missouri contribute time energy running transmitter impound area have done year since 1983 advent computer radios fliers used transmitter case protect investment Dan Chapman used larger single-stick radio gave completely different picture impound areain days gone transmitters out open large table everyone could see wide variety has given way multitude aluminum boxesone indistinguishable otheras sign changing times Somehow makes feel bit older Besides running transmitter impound Don Naomi monitored AMA frequency scanner ensure sky free unwanted dangerous signals could really cause problems didnt hear mechanical radio-related crashes speaks highly diligence quality radio equipment have today Mike Demetz kept busy throughout day computer tabulating scores keeping everyone up-to-date However computer programmers Mike could use some help seems hes using old scoring program fixed-wing models manual hes trying modify use helicopters could help rewrite program better suit helicopters please contact Mike through AMA observations made concerned high quality helicopters everyone flying concerns see computer radios cases top-of-theline helicopters being flowneven beginning class competitionbecause gives wrong impression Nats helicopters general certainly recommend everyone should fly best equipment can comfortably afford would want give anyone mistaken impression high-end equipment required Nats December 1996 99 Larry Bergen installed new BMT Industrial Twin helicopter mechanicals inside Robbe BK 117 fuselage model can carry 25-pound payload Sixteen-year-old Scott Gray flew FAI Freestyle new JR Superb helicopter Scotts very devoted hobby tries fly day anywhere else Although flying Nationals competitive flight scored Nats score Getting meet talk other fliers over country enjoying others company sharing new techniques ideas helicopters very rewarding experience enjoy 30-size helicopter basic radio will probably enjoy fun-flys contests including Nats much anyone certainly encourage attend future events just couple nice stories reinforce point Steve Rhodes came Nats Texas City Texas X-Cell Pro during practice flight model suffered very rare mid-air collision another helicopter Since Steve factory pilot operates budget like us didnt have backup helicopter spare parts get model back air almost immediately being asked other contestants offered spare parts help fix helicopter until found bent crank engine could repaired put Steve out contestuntil Mike Fortune Memphis Tennessee came rescue offered Steve use backup X-Cell fly contest Although Steve felt rather nervous flying someone elses helicopter made difference world him see outpouring help everyone enjoyment great event could continue Congratulations Mike others helped another flier time need cant imagine story speaks highly hobby Nats did attend because thought drive too long wouldnt worth effort consider story Wesley Blake Raymond Maine Wes 18 years old has flying helicopters less year wanted compete both Class Freestyle parents drove him first Nats did compete learned lot about helicopter setup flying techniques some best fliers country open friendly attitude brought lot everlasting enjoyment hobby Freestyle past several years have seen great improvements helicopter design manufacturing well improvements radio equipment Inverted maneuvers now commonplace instead experiments terror used three levels Freestyle competition flown pilots choice music will certainly see type flying almost event near future talked some Class III fliers get perspective Nats pleased way things being run Mike Bantz Matt Kolarik George Grant Canton Ohio area would like have seen judges available another flightline could have used impressed non-cutthroat flying environment As example Mike started engine round Class blew exhaust 0-ring between header muffler Since clock wasnt time take helicopter back table repairs turned out didnt have Within seconds swarm fliers running help parts needed Mike able complete flight after hasty field repair subject judging also came up discussion always does contests feeling flier should judged better flier himself quickly changed after seeing Rene Recinos again meeting wife Paula Rene has helicopters approximately four years now Paula has personal judge trainer Working together has improved 100 Model Aviation 4Mike Banti Mall Kolarik George Grant L-R Canton Ohio area Mike 0-ring problems fliers offered help Steve Rhodes R thanks Mike Fortune coming rescue after Steves model suffered midair collision Mike let Steve compete backup X-CelI Renes flying also feel Paulas involvement has turned helicopters family hobby though has yet give flying aspect try Paula heard judges needed FAI offered help has doing excellent job believes has less bias toward pilots because doesnt know yet very familiar maneuvers need perform hope will give other wives girlfriends encouragement may need get involved great hobby youngest flier 13-year-old Daniel Carter Orlando Florida flew Class II Freestyle Class Daniel son Dave Carter owns Daves RIC flies X-Cell Pro Futaba 9Z combination Hes seventh grade during school year gets practice weekends However since contests during summer school out can fly day prior event Michael Daniels 12-year-old brother has flying fixed-wings starting helicopters should giving Daniel some competition time next year Good luck both next-youngest flier 16-year-old Scott Gray Canada met first time last years Nats Scott Nats dad Steve both competed FAJ new beautifully finished JR Superio helicopters Scott feels best combination tail rotor JR Piezo gyro Super Servo FAI Freestyle flying gives good workout during daily practice sessions Last year felt flight simulator gave him edge practicing now feels has advanced point just needs actual stick time Look out Curtishere comes interested technical side hobby talked Steve Helms National Marketing Manager Futaba Although Futaba known top-of-the-line radio equipment also importing new YS 61 short stroke helicopter engine being flown several top fliers Nats engines testing prototypes production version should available time read Steve says YS 61H completely new engine designed specifically helicopters incorporates short stroke extremely smooth performance improved porting other design changes increase power two-needle carburetor hard see photo what looks main needle December 1996 101 six competitors Japan supported 10 family members friends during competition Dave Carter very proud 13-year-old son Daniel Daniel competed Class II Freestyle events RIC SPORT SCALE SHORT KITS Wing span 25 50 Engines PRICE $7699 best sport scale Designed Charles Bauer sleek highly maneuverable warbird easy build fun fly engines being positioned closely together gives outstanding tracking ground handling Its single engine performance unusually good Short kits include styrofoam wing cores canopies cowls plans templates engine mounts firewalls molded misc parts some hardware bill materials fur nish balsa WiNG II97FG 306 E Simmons Galesburg IL 61401 dealer order direct 309-342-3009 Send $500 complete catalog Other ShortKits P-38 Lightning70$8699 A-26 Invader68$7699 P-Si Mustang55,$4299 A6M2 Zero55,$4299 0202 Folgore56$4299 F4U Corsair56$4899 FW-19054$4299 $4299 $4299 P-40B Tomahawk 55 P-39 Airacobra 55 102 Model Aviation 4curtis Youngblood wife Julie pose dogs Wally Britney curtis flew Robbe Futura FAI Freestyle events Paula Rene Recinos hobbys great husband-and-wife teams Rena flew Class Ill Paula judged FAI NEW RELEASE P -82 TWIN t Kits designed around foam core wings box frame fuselages simple sturdy construction valve actually midrange needle valve main needle valve below requires screwdriver adjust isnt idle needle valve can see fuel tubing needed connect fuel pump regulator carburetor hut other tubing rear crankcase pressure shown YS 61H designed need high power low vibration engine requires 30% fuel Enya 3 OS 8 plug Hatori 666-type muffler hope test not-too-distant future will let know performs user friendly also talked Larry Bergen about some new projects Certainly easiest see new BMT Industrial Twin helicopter mechanicals inside Robbe BK 117 fuselage Larry designed produces mechanicals someone needs payload up 25 pounds carry camera other equipment Power obtained two Zenoah G-23 engines have converted twin-cylinder engine produces four horsepower easily moves big model around sky Although did see fly can imagine would very easy see flight has already used commercial purposes country well South Africa Canada Larry has also combined efforts Century Helicopters design manufacture Intrepid 60-size helicopter Available either 60 glow 90 fourstroke gas version Intrepid offers several unique design concepts discriminating flier hope give complete report new helicopter not-to-distant column also pleased see six fliers Japan along several family members friends joined combination helicopter flying vacation Three fliers factory pilots Hirobo Kyosho other three flew TSK MyStar 60 JR Superio X-Cell Custom Graphite Although times took translator two wanted know popular helicopters Japan seems between shortage land area ever-increasing population helicopters very popular because require relatively small area fly mechanical build repair fixedwing models told also concerned about increasing prices helicopters last few years quick point out US helicopters very inexpensive compared Japan showed advertisement Hirobo Eagle price 265000 yenand 100 yen dollar model would cost $2650 Now what call expensive kitand thats engine radio seems like everything expensive Japan example cup coffee $4 gallon gas $10 Japanese fliers make investment helicopter its really investment go great lengths take care also talked Mr Hatori designer manufacturer very popular Hatori mufflers curious about develops designs said work performed test bench engines run prop simulate rotor system two main design concerns power quiet engine 666 muffler always undergoing design changes customers may aware latest 666 design optimized use new YS 61H engine using 25% nitromethane allsynthetic oil seems like good combination everyones behalf would like say thankful Shaun Ettinger gang workers judges excellent helicopter Nats put year Shaun feels Nats 10% competition 90% people certainly agree Unfortunately everyone can mentioned receive due recognition people know name have inner satisfaction knowing Nats would have possible hope able make years Nats will put calendar next year have chance Ill bring tent sleeping bag get unique event See next year tool need snap act organizer EU custom-designed W model building supplies No assembly holdups having hunt required tool. no money wasted replacing supplies have just cant find Great Planes low-cost Bench Topper organizer ends work bench clutter forever Designed experienced hobbyists has customized storage area most-used building gear high-quality die-cut wood parts glue together easily rugged unit rests worktable mounts wall Dimensions 15-1/2 long x 7-1/4 tall x 5-1/4 deep location dealer nearest please call 1-800-682-8948 Ask code #0411V

Author: P. Tradelius


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/12
Page Numbers: 99, 100, 101, 102, 104

RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS MUNCIE INDIANA bunch great fliers helicopters sunny days light winds temperatures mid 70swhat else could ask gives idea missed something didnt attend 1996 Natsyoure right Unfortunately because work able spend day years championships day enough whet appetite come back make appreciate what great flying site AMA has Muncie Located heartland America Muncie easy reach either coast found flying Indianapolis easiest flight connections less hours drive rental car brought flying field Although flying facilities Muncie couple years old still growing process getting better year Last year 43 fliers competed year number increased 68 people have learned flying site As can see photos plenty green grass sunshine surprised didnt see people campinga motor home would bring comforts home simple tent cooler would keep near action crack dawn well night would keep expenses down helicopter activity well fixed-wing events dont get see regular basis Nats will keep interested several days wont see same event twice just wish would have time spend Although certainly dont want take anything away contestants flying results listed elsewhere issue Ill concentrate human side competition give flavor what missed didnt have chance attend year always stop officials area first see things going day renew friendship Don Naomi Griffin two wonderful people Lake Ozarks Missouri contribute time energy running transmitter impound area have done year since 1983 advent computer radios fliers used transmitter case protect investment Dan Chapman used larger single-stick radio gave completely different picture impound areain days gone transmitters out open large table everyone could see wide variety has given way multitude aluminum boxesone indistinguishable otheras sign changing times Somehow makes feel bit older Besides running transmitter impound Don Naomi monitored AMA frequency scanner ensure sky free unwanted dangerous signals could really cause problems didnt hear mechanical radio-related crashes speaks highly diligence quality radio equipment have today Mike Demetz kept busy throughout day computer tabulating scores keeping everyone up-to-date However computer programmers Mike could use some help seems hes using old scoring program fixed-wing models manual hes trying modify use helicopters could help rewrite program better suit helicopters please contact Mike through AMA observations made concerned high quality helicopters everyone flying concerns see computer radios cases top-of-theline helicopters being flowneven beginning class competitionbecause gives wrong impression Nats helicopters general certainly recommend everyone should fly best equipment can comfortably afford would want give anyone mistaken impression high-end equipment required Nats December 1996 99 Larry Bergen installed new BMT Industrial Twin helicopter mechanicals inside Robbe BK 117 fuselage model can carry 25-pound payload Sixteen-year-old Scott Gray flew FAI Freestyle new JR Superb helicopter Scotts very devoted hobby tries fly day anywhere else Although flying Nationals competitive flight scored Nats score Getting meet talk other fliers over country enjoying others company sharing new techniques ideas helicopters very rewarding experience enjoy 30-size helicopter basic radio will probably enjoy fun-flys contests including Nats much anyone certainly encourage attend future events just couple nice stories reinforce point Steve Rhodes came Nats Texas City Texas X-Cell Pro during practice flight model suffered very rare mid-air collision another helicopter Since Steve factory pilot operates budget like us didnt have backup helicopter spare parts get model back air almost immediately being asked other contestants offered spare parts help fix helicopter until found bent crank engine could repaired put Steve out contestuntil Mike Fortune Memphis Tennessee came rescue offered Steve use backup X-Cell fly contest Although Steve felt rather nervous flying someone elses helicopter made difference world him see outpouring help everyone enjoyment great event could continue Congratulations Mike others helped another flier time need cant imagine story speaks highly hobby Nats did attend because thought drive too long wouldnt worth effort consider story Wesley Blake Raymond Maine Wes 18 years old has flying helicopters less year wanted compete both Class Freestyle parents drove him first Nats did compete learned lot about helicopter setup flying techniques some best fliers country open friendly attitude brought lot everlasting enjoyment hobby Freestyle past several years have seen great improvements helicopter design manufacturing well improvements radio equipment Inverted maneuvers now commonplace instead experiments terror used three levels Freestyle competition flown pilots choice music will certainly see type flying almost event near future talked some Class III fliers get perspective Nats pleased way things being run Mike Bantz Matt Kolarik George Grant Canton Ohio area would like have seen judges available another flightline could have used impressed non-cutthroat flying environment As example Mike started engine round Class blew exhaust 0-ring between header muffler Since clock wasnt time take helicopter back table repairs turned out didnt have Within seconds swarm fliers running help parts needed Mike able complete flight after hasty field repair subject judging also came up discussion always does contests feeling flier should judged better flier himself quickly changed after seeing Rene Recinos again meeting wife Paula Rene has helicopters approximately four years now Paula has personal judge trainer Working together has improved 100 Model Aviation 4Mike Banti Mall Kolarik George Grant L-R Canton Ohio area Mike 0-ring problems fliers offered help Steve Rhodes R thanks Mike Fortune coming rescue after Steves model suffered midair collision Mike let Steve compete backup X-CelI Renes flying also feel Paulas involvement has turned helicopters family hobby though has yet give flying aspect try Paula heard judges needed FAI offered help has doing excellent job believes has less bias toward pilots because doesnt know yet very familiar maneuvers need perform hope will give other wives girlfriends encouragement may need get involved great hobby youngest flier 13-year-old Daniel Carter Orlando Florida flew Class II Freestyle Class Daniel son Dave Carter owns Daves RIC flies X-Cell Pro Futaba 9Z combination Hes seventh grade during school year gets practice weekends However since contests during summer school out can fly day prior event Michael Daniels 12-year-old brother has flying fixed-wings starting helicopters should giving Daniel some competition time next year Good luck both next-youngest flier 16-year-old Scott Gray Canada met first time last years Nats Scott Nats dad Steve both competed FAJ new beautifully finished JR Superio helicopters Scott feels best combination tail rotor JR Piezo gyro Super Servo FAI Freestyle flying gives good workout during daily practice sessions Last year felt flight simulator gave him edge practicing now feels has advanced point just needs actual stick time Look out Curtishere comes interested technical side hobby talked Steve Helms National Marketing Manager Futaba Although Futaba known top-of-the-line radio equipment also importing new YS 61 short stroke helicopter engine being flown several top fliers Nats engines testing prototypes production version should available time read Steve says YS 61H completely new engine designed specifically helicopters incorporates short stroke extremely smooth performance improved porting other design changes increase power two-needle carburetor hard see photo what looks main needle December 1996 101 six competitors Japan supported 10 family members friends during competition Dave Carter very proud 13-year-old son Daniel Daniel competed Class II Freestyle events RIC SPORT SCALE SHORT KITS Wing span 25 50 Engines PRICE $7699 best sport scale Designed Charles Bauer sleek highly maneuverable warbird easy build fun fly engines being positioned closely together gives outstanding tracking ground handling Its single engine performance unusually good Short kits include styrofoam wing cores canopies cowls plans templates engine mounts firewalls molded misc parts some hardware bill materials fur nish balsa WiNG II97FG 306 E Simmons Galesburg IL 61401 dealer order direct 309-342-3009 Send $500 complete catalog Other ShortKits P-38 Lightning70$8699 A-26 Invader68$7699 P-Si Mustang55,$4299 A6M2 Zero55,$4299 0202 Folgore56$4299 F4U Corsair56$4899 FW-19054$4299 $4299 $4299 P-40B Tomahawk 55 P-39 Airacobra 55 102 Model Aviation 4curtis Youngblood wife Julie pose dogs Wally Britney curtis flew Robbe Futura FAI Freestyle events Paula Rene Recinos hobbys great husband-and-wife teams Rena flew Class Ill Paula judged FAI NEW RELEASE P -82 TWIN t Kits designed around foam core wings box frame fuselages simple sturdy construction valve actually midrange needle valve main needle valve below requires screwdriver adjust isnt idle needle valve can see fuel tubing needed connect fuel pump regulator carburetor hut other tubing rear crankcase pressure shown YS 61H designed need high power low vibration engine requires 30% fuel Enya 3 OS 8 plug Hatori 666-type muffler hope test not-too-distant future will let know performs user friendly also talked Larry Bergen about some new projects Certainly easiest see new BMT Industrial Twin helicopter mechanicals inside Robbe BK 117 fuselage Larry designed produces mechanicals someone needs payload up 25 pounds carry camera other equipment Power obtained two Zenoah G-23 engines have converted twin-cylinder engine produces four horsepower easily moves big model around sky Although did see fly can imagine would very easy see flight has already used commercial purposes country well South Africa Canada Larry has also combined efforts Century Helicopters design manufacture Intrepid 60-size helicopter Available either 60 glow 90 fourstroke gas version Intrepid offers several unique design concepts discriminating flier hope give complete report new helicopter not-to-distant column also pleased see six fliers Japan along several family members friends joined combination helicopter flying vacation Three fliers factory pilots Hirobo Kyosho other three flew TSK MyStar 60 JR Superio X-Cell Custom Graphite Although times took translator two wanted know popular helicopters Japan seems between shortage land area ever-increasing population helicopters very popular because require relatively small area fly mechanical build repair fixedwing models told also concerned about increasing prices helicopters last few years quick point out US helicopters very inexpensive compared Japan showed advertisement Hirobo Eagle price 265000 yenand 100 yen dollar model would cost $2650 Now what call expensive kitand thats engine radio seems like everything expensive Japan example cup coffee $4 gallon gas $10 Japanese fliers make investment helicopter its really investment go great lengths take care also talked Mr Hatori designer manufacturer very popular Hatori mufflers curious about develops designs said work performed test bench engines run prop simulate rotor system two main design concerns power quiet engine 666 muffler always undergoing design changes customers may aware latest 666 design optimized use new YS 61H engine using 25% nitromethane allsynthetic oil seems like good combination everyones behalf would like say thankful Shaun Ettinger gang workers judges excellent helicopter Nats put year Shaun feels Nats 10% competition 90% people certainly agree Unfortunately everyone can mentioned receive due recognition people know name have inner satisfaction knowing Nats would have possible hope able make years Nats will put calendar next year have chance Ill bring tent sleeping bag get unique event See next year tool need snap act organizer EU custom-designed W model building supplies No assembly holdups having hunt required tool. no money wasted replacing supplies have just cant find Great Planes low-cost Bench Topper organizer ends work bench clutter forever Designed experienced hobbyists has customized storage area most-used building gear high-quality die-cut wood parts glue together easily rugged unit rests worktable mounts wall Dimensions 15-1/2 long x 7-1/4 tall x 5-1/4 deep location dealer nearest please call 1-800-682-8948 Ask code #0411V

Author: P. Tradelius


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/12
Page Numbers: 99, 100, 101, 102, 104

RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS MUNCIE INDIANA bunch great fliers helicopters sunny days light winds temperatures mid 70swhat else could ask gives idea missed something didnt attend 1996 Natsyoure right Unfortunately because work able spend day years championships day enough whet appetite come back make appreciate what great flying site AMA has Muncie Located heartland America Muncie easy reach either coast found flying Indianapolis easiest flight connections less hours drive rental car brought flying field Although flying facilities Muncie couple years old still growing process getting better year Last year 43 fliers competed year number increased 68 people have learned flying site As can see photos plenty green grass sunshine surprised didnt see people campinga motor home would bring comforts home simple tent cooler would keep near action crack dawn well night would keep expenses down helicopter activity well fixed-wing events dont get see regular basis Nats will keep interested several days wont see same event twice just wish would have time spend Although certainly dont want take anything away contestants flying results listed elsewhere issue Ill concentrate human side competition give flavor what missed didnt have chance attend year always stop officials area first see things going day renew friendship Don Naomi Griffin two wonderful people Lake Ozarks Missouri contribute time energy running transmitter impound area have done year since 1983 advent computer radios fliers used transmitter case protect investment Dan Chapman used larger single-stick radio gave completely different picture impound areain days gone transmitters out open large table everyone could see wide variety has given way multitude aluminum boxesone indistinguishable otheras sign changing times Somehow makes feel bit older Besides running transmitter impound Don Naomi monitored AMA frequency scanner ensure sky free unwanted dangerous signals could really cause problems didnt hear mechanical radio-related crashes speaks highly diligence quality radio equipment have today Mike Demetz kept busy throughout day computer tabulating scores keeping everyone up-to-date However computer programmers Mike could use some help seems hes using old scoring program fixed-wing models manual hes trying modify use helicopters could help rewrite program better suit helicopters please contact Mike through AMA observations made concerned high quality helicopters everyone flying concerns see computer radios cases top-of-theline helicopters being flowneven beginning class competitionbecause gives wrong impression Nats helicopters general certainly recommend everyone should fly best equipment can comfortably afford would want give anyone mistaken impression high-end equipment required Nats December 1996 99 Larry Bergen installed new BMT Industrial Twin helicopter mechanicals inside Robbe BK 117 fuselage model can carry 25-pound payload Sixteen-year-old Scott Gray flew FAI Freestyle new JR Superb helicopter Scotts very devoted hobby tries fly day anywhere else Although flying Nationals competitive flight scored Nats score Getting meet talk other fliers over country enjoying others company sharing new techniques ideas helicopters very rewarding experience enjoy 30-size helicopter basic radio will probably enjoy fun-flys contests including Nats much anyone certainly encourage attend future events just couple nice stories reinforce point Steve Rhodes came Nats Texas City Texas X-Cell Pro during practice flight model suffered very rare mid-air collision another helicopter Since Steve factory pilot operates budget like us didnt have backup helicopter spare parts get model back air almost immediately being asked other contestants offered spare parts help fix helicopter until found bent crank engine could repaired put Steve out contestuntil Mike Fortune Memphis Tennessee came rescue offered Steve use backup X-Cell fly contest Although Steve felt rather nervous flying someone elses helicopter made difference world him see outpouring help everyone enjoyment great event could continue Congratulations Mike others helped another flier time need cant imagine story speaks highly hobby Nats did attend because thought drive too long wouldnt worth effort consider story Wesley Blake Raymond Maine Wes 18 years old has flying helicopters less year wanted compete both Class Freestyle parents drove him first Nats did compete learned lot about helicopter setup flying techniques some best fliers country open friendly attitude brought lot everlasting enjoyment hobby Freestyle past several years have seen great improvements helicopter design manufacturing well improvements radio equipment Inverted maneuvers now commonplace instead experiments terror used three levels Freestyle competition flown pilots choice music will certainly see type flying almost event near future talked some Class III fliers get perspective Nats pleased way things being run Mike Bantz Matt Kolarik George Grant Canton Ohio area would like have seen judges available another flightline could have used impressed non-cutthroat flying environment As example Mike started engine round Class blew exhaust 0-ring between header muffler Since clock wasnt time take helicopter back table repairs turned out didnt have Within seconds swarm fliers running help parts needed Mike able complete flight after hasty field repair subject judging also came up discussion always does contests feeling flier should judged better flier himself quickly changed after seeing Rene Recinos again meeting wife Paula Rene has helicopters approximately four years now Paula has personal judge trainer Working together has improved 100 Model Aviation 4Mike Banti Mall Kolarik George Grant L-R Canton Ohio area Mike 0-ring problems fliers offered help Steve Rhodes R thanks Mike Fortune coming rescue after Steves model suffered midair collision Mike let Steve compete backup X-CelI Renes flying also feel Paulas involvement has turned helicopters family hobby though has yet give flying aspect try Paula heard judges needed FAI offered help has doing excellent job believes has less bias toward pilots because doesnt know yet very familiar maneuvers need perform hope will give other wives girlfriends encouragement may need get involved great hobby youngest flier 13-year-old Daniel Carter Orlando Florida flew Class II Freestyle Class Daniel son Dave Carter owns Daves RIC flies X-Cell Pro Futaba 9Z combination Hes seventh grade during school year gets practice weekends However since contests during summer school out can fly day prior event Michael Daniels 12-year-old brother has flying fixed-wings starting helicopters should giving Daniel some competition time next year Good luck both next-youngest flier 16-year-old Scott Gray Canada met first time last years Nats Scott Nats dad Steve both competed FAJ new beautifully finished JR Superio helicopters Scott feels best combination tail rotor JR Piezo gyro Super Servo FAI Freestyle flying gives good workout during daily practice sessions Last year felt flight simulator gave him edge practicing now feels has advanced point just needs actual stick time Look out Curtishere comes interested technical side hobby talked Steve Helms National Marketing Manager Futaba Although Futaba known top-of-the-line radio equipment also importing new YS 61 short stroke helicopter engine being flown several top fliers Nats engines testing prototypes production version should available time read Steve says YS 61H completely new engine designed specifically helicopters incorporates short stroke extremely smooth performance improved porting other design changes increase power two-needle carburetor hard see photo what looks main needle December 1996 101 six competitors Japan supported 10 family members friends during competition Dave Carter very proud 13-year-old son Daniel Daniel competed Class II Freestyle events RIC SPORT SCALE SHORT KITS Wing span 25 50 Engines PRICE $7699 best sport scale Designed Charles Bauer sleek highly maneuverable warbird easy build fun fly engines being positioned closely together gives outstanding tracking ground handling Its single engine performance unusually good Short kits include styrofoam wing cores canopies cowls plans templates engine mounts firewalls molded misc parts some hardware bill materials fur nish balsa WiNG II97FG 306 E Simmons Galesburg IL 61401 dealer order direct 309-342-3009 Send $500 complete catalog Other ShortKits P-38 Lightning70$8699 A-26 Invader68$7699 P-Si Mustang55,$4299 A6M2 Zero55,$4299 0202 Folgore56$4299 F4U Corsair56$4899 FW-19054$4299 $4299 $4299 P-40B Tomahawk 55 P-39 Airacobra 55 102 Model Aviation 4curtis Youngblood wife Julie pose dogs Wally Britney curtis flew Robbe Futura FAI Freestyle events Paula Rene Recinos hobbys great husband-and-wife teams Rena flew Class Ill Paula judged FAI NEW RELEASE P -82 TWIN t Kits designed around foam core wings box frame fuselages simple sturdy construction valve actually midrange needle valve main needle valve below requires screwdriver adjust isnt idle needle valve can see fuel tubing needed connect fuel pump regulator carburetor hut other tubing rear crankcase pressure shown YS 61H designed need high power low vibration engine requires 30% fuel Enya 3 OS 8 plug Hatori 666-type muffler hope test not-too-distant future will let know performs user friendly also talked Larry Bergen about some new projects Certainly easiest see new BMT Industrial Twin helicopter mechanicals inside Robbe BK 117 fuselage Larry designed produces mechanicals someone needs payload up 25 pounds carry camera other equipment Power obtained two Zenoah G-23 engines have converted twin-cylinder engine produces four horsepower easily moves big model around sky Although did see fly can imagine would very easy see flight has already used commercial purposes country well South Africa Canada Larry has also combined efforts Century Helicopters design manufacture Intrepid 60-size helicopter Available either 60 glow 90 fourstroke gas version Intrepid offers several unique design concepts discriminating flier hope give complete report new helicopter not-to-distant column also pleased see six fliers Japan along several family members friends joined combination helicopter flying vacation Three fliers factory pilots Hirobo Kyosho other three flew TSK MyStar 60 JR Superio X-Cell Custom Graphite Although times took translator two wanted know popular helicopters Japan seems between shortage land area ever-increasing population helicopters very popular because require relatively small area fly mechanical build repair fixedwing models told also concerned about increasing prices helicopters last few years quick point out US helicopters very inexpensive compared Japan showed advertisement Hirobo Eagle price 265000 yenand 100 yen dollar model would cost $2650 Now what call expensive kitand thats engine radio seems like everything expensive Japan example cup coffee $4 gallon gas $10 Japanese fliers make investment helicopter its really investment go great lengths take care also talked Mr Hatori designer manufacturer very popular Hatori mufflers curious about develops designs said work performed test bench engines run prop simulate rotor system two main design concerns power quiet engine 666 muffler always undergoing design changes customers may aware latest 666 design optimized use new YS 61H engine using 25% nitromethane allsynthetic oil seems like good combination everyones behalf would like say thankful Shaun Ettinger gang workers judges excellent helicopter Nats put year Shaun feels Nats 10% competition 90% people certainly agree Unfortunately everyone can mentioned receive due recognition people know name have inner satisfaction knowing Nats would have possible hope able make years Nats will put calendar next year have chance Ill bring tent sleeping bag get unique event See next year tool need snap act organizer EU custom-designed W model building supplies No assembly holdups having hunt required tool. no money wasted replacing supplies have just cant find Great Planes low-cost Bench Topper organizer ends work bench clutter forever Designed experienced hobbyists has customized storage area most-used building gear high-quality die-cut wood parts glue together easily rugged unit rests worktable mounts wall Dimensions 15-1/2 long x 7-1/4 tall x 5-1/4 deep location dealer nearest please call 1-800-682-8948 Ask code #0411V

Author: P. Tradelius


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/12
Page Numbers: 99, 100, 101, 102, 104

RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS MUNCIE INDIANA bunch great fliers helicopters sunny days light winds temperatures mid 70swhat else could ask gives idea missed something didnt attend 1996 Natsyoure right Unfortunately because work able spend day years championships day enough whet appetite come back make appreciate what great flying site AMA has Muncie Located heartland America Muncie easy reach either coast found flying Indianapolis easiest flight connections less hours drive rental car brought flying field Although flying facilities Muncie couple years old still growing process getting better year Last year 43 fliers competed year number increased 68 people have learned flying site As can see photos plenty green grass sunshine surprised didnt see people campinga motor home would bring comforts home simple tent cooler would keep near action crack dawn well night would keep expenses down helicopter activity well fixed-wing events dont get see regular basis Nats will keep interested several days wont see same event twice just wish would have time spend Although certainly dont want take anything away contestants flying results listed elsewhere issue Ill concentrate human side competition give flavor what missed didnt have chance attend year always stop officials area first see things going day renew friendship Don Naomi Griffin two wonderful people Lake Ozarks Missouri contribute time energy running transmitter impound area have done year since 1983 advent computer radios fliers used transmitter case protect investment Dan Chapman used larger single-stick radio gave completely different picture impound areain days gone transmitters out open large table everyone could see wide variety has given way multitude aluminum boxesone indistinguishable otheras sign changing times Somehow makes feel bit older Besides running transmitter impound Don Naomi monitored AMA frequency scanner ensure sky free unwanted dangerous signals could really cause problems didnt hear mechanical radio-related crashes speaks highly diligence quality radio equipment have today Mike Demetz kept busy throughout day computer tabulating scores keeping everyone up-to-date However computer programmers Mike could use some help seems hes using old scoring program fixed-wing models manual hes trying modify use helicopters could help rewrite program better suit helicopters please contact Mike through AMA observations made concerned high quality helicopters everyone flying concerns see computer radios cases top-of-theline helicopters being flowneven beginning class competitionbecause gives wrong impression Nats helicopters general certainly recommend everyone should fly best equipment can comfortably afford would want give anyone mistaken impression high-end equipment required Nats December 1996 99 Larry Bergen installed new BMT Industrial Twin helicopter mechanicals inside Robbe BK 117 fuselage model can carry 25-pound payload Sixteen-year-old Scott Gray flew FAI Freestyle new JR Superb helicopter Scotts very devoted hobby tries fly day anywhere else Although flying Nationals competitive flight scored Nats score Getting meet talk other fliers over country enjoying others company sharing new techniques ideas helicopters very rewarding experience enjoy 30-size helicopter basic radio will probably enjoy fun-flys contests including Nats much anyone certainly encourage attend future events just couple nice stories reinforce point Steve Rhodes came Nats Texas City Texas X-Cell Pro during practice flight model suffered very rare mid-air collision another helicopter Since Steve factory pilot operates budget like us didnt have backup helicopter spare parts get model back air almost immediately being asked other contestants offered spare parts help fix helicopter until found bent crank engine could repaired put Steve out contestuntil Mike Fortune Memphis Tennessee came rescue offered Steve use backup X-Cell fly contest Although Steve felt rather nervous flying someone elses helicopter made difference world him see outpouring help everyone enjoyment great event could continue Congratulations Mike others helped another flier time need cant imagine story speaks highly hobby Nats did attend because thought drive too long wouldnt worth effort consider story Wesley Blake Raymond Maine Wes 18 years old has flying helicopters less year wanted compete both Class Freestyle parents drove him first Nats did compete learned lot about helicopter setup flying techniques some best fliers country open friendly attitude brought lot everlasting enjoyment hobby Freestyle past several years have seen great improvements helicopter design manufacturing well improvements radio equipment Inverted maneuvers now commonplace instead experiments terror used three levels Freestyle competition flown pilots choice music will certainly see type flying almost event near future talked some Class III fliers get perspective Nats pleased way things being run Mike Bantz Matt Kolarik George Grant Canton Ohio area would like have seen judges available another flightline could have used impressed non-cutthroat flying environment As example Mike started engine round Class blew exhaust 0-ring between header muffler Since clock wasnt time take helicopter back table repairs turned out didnt have Within seconds swarm fliers running help parts needed Mike able complete flight after hasty field repair subject judging also came up discussion always does contests feeling flier should judged better flier himself quickly changed after seeing Rene Recinos again meeting wife Paula Rene has helicopters approximately four years now Paula has personal judge trainer Working together has improved 100 Model Aviation 4Mike Banti Mall Kolarik George Grant L-R Canton Ohio area Mike 0-ring problems fliers offered help Steve Rhodes R thanks Mike Fortune coming rescue after Steves model suffered midair collision Mike let Steve compete backup X-CelI Renes flying also feel Paulas involvement has turned helicopters family hobby though has yet give flying aspect try Paula heard judges needed FAI offered help has doing excellent job believes has less bias toward pilots because doesnt know yet very familiar maneuvers need perform hope will give other wives girlfriends encouragement may need get involved great hobby youngest flier 13-year-old Daniel Carter Orlando Florida flew Class II Freestyle Class Daniel son Dave Carter owns Daves RIC flies X-Cell Pro Futaba 9Z combination Hes seventh grade during school year gets practice weekends However since contests during summer school out can fly day prior event Michael Daniels 12-year-old brother has flying fixed-wings starting helicopters should giving Daniel some competition time next year Good luck both next-youngest flier 16-year-old Scott Gray Canada met first time last years Nats Scott Nats dad Steve both competed FAJ new beautifully finished JR Superio helicopters Scott feels best combination tail rotor JR Piezo gyro Super Servo FAI Freestyle flying gives good workout during daily practice sessions Last year felt flight simulator gave him edge practicing now feels has advanced point just needs actual stick time Look out Curtishere comes interested technical side hobby talked Steve Helms National Marketing Manager Futaba Although Futaba known top-of-the-line radio equipment also importing new YS 61 short stroke helicopter engine being flown several top fliers Nats engines testing prototypes production version should available time read Steve says YS 61H completely new engine designed specifically helicopters incorporates short stroke extremely smooth performance improved porting other design changes increase power two-needle carburetor hard see photo what looks main needle December 1996 101 six competitors Japan supported 10 family members friends during competition Dave Carter very proud 13-year-old son Daniel Daniel competed Class II Freestyle events RIC SPORT SCALE SHORT KITS Wing span 25 50 Engines PRICE $7699 best sport scale Designed Charles Bauer sleek highly maneuverable warbird easy build fun fly engines being positioned closely together gives outstanding tracking ground handling Its single engine performance unusually good Short kits include styrofoam wing cores canopies cowls plans templates engine mounts firewalls molded misc parts some hardware bill materials fur nish balsa WiNG II97FG 306 E Simmons Galesburg IL 61401 dealer order direct 309-342-3009 Send $500 complete catalog Other ShortKits P-38 Lightning70$8699 A-26 Invader68$7699 P-Si Mustang55,$4299 A6M2 Zero55,$4299 0202 Folgore56$4299 F4U Corsair56$4899 FW-19054$4299 $4299 $4299 P-40B Tomahawk 55 P-39 Airacobra 55 102 Model Aviation 4curtis Youngblood wife Julie pose dogs Wally Britney curtis flew Robbe Futura FAI Freestyle events Paula Rene Recinos hobbys great husband-and-wife teams Rena flew Class Ill Paula judged FAI NEW RELEASE P -82 TWIN t Kits designed around foam core wings box frame fuselages simple sturdy construction valve actually midrange needle valve main needle valve below requires screwdriver adjust isnt idle needle valve can see fuel tubing needed connect fuel pump regulator carburetor hut other tubing rear crankcase pressure shown YS 61H designed need high power low vibration engine requires 30% fuel Enya 3 OS 8 plug Hatori 666-type muffler hope test not-too-distant future will let know performs user friendly also talked Larry Bergen about some new projects Certainly easiest see new BMT Industrial Twin helicopter mechanicals inside Robbe BK 117 fuselage Larry designed produces mechanicals someone needs payload up 25 pounds carry camera other equipment Power obtained two Zenoah G-23 engines have converted twin-cylinder engine produces four horsepower easily moves big model around sky Although did see fly can imagine would very easy see flight has already used commercial purposes country well South Africa Canada Larry has also combined efforts Century Helicopters design manufacture Intrepid 60-size helicopter Available either 60 glow 90 fourstroke gas version Intrepid offers several unique design concepts discriminating flier hope give complete report new helicopter not-to-distant column also pleased see six fliers Japan along several family members friends joined combination helicopter flying vacation Three fliers factory pilots Hirobo Kyosho other three flew TSK MyStar 60 JR Superio X-Cell Custom Graphite Although times took translator two wanted know popular helicopters Japan seems between shortage land area ever-increasing population helicopters very popular because require relatively small area fly mechanical build repair fixedwing models told also concerned about increasing prices helicopters last few years quick point out US helicopters very inexpensive compared Japan showed advertisement Hirobo Eagle price 265000 yenand 100 yen dollar model would cost $2650 Now what call expensive kitand thats engine radio seems like everything expensive Japan example cup coffee $4 gallon gas $10 Japanese fliers make investment helicopter its really investment go great lengths take care also talked Mr Hatori designer manufacturer very popular Hatori mufflers curious about develops designs said work performed test bench engines run prop simulate rotor system two main design concerns power quiet engine 666 muffler always undergoing design changes customers may aware latest 666 design optimized use new YS 61H engine using 25% nitromethane allsynthetic oil seems like good combination everyones behalf would like say thankful Shaun Ettinger gang workers judges excellent helicopter Nats put year Shaun feels Nats 10% competition 90% people certainly agree Unfortunately everyone can mentioned receive due recognition people know name have inner satisfaction knowing Nats would have possible hope able make years Nats will put calendar next year have chance Ill bring tent sleeping bag get unique event See next year tool need snap act organizer EU custom-designed W model building supplies No assembly holdups having hunt required tool. no money wasted replacing supplies have just cant find Great Planes low-cost Bench Topper organizer ends work bench clutter forever Designed experienced hobbyists has customized storage area most-used building gear high-quality die-cut wood parts glue together easily rugged unit rests worktable mounts wall Dimensions 15-1/2 long x 7-1/4 tall x 5-1/4 deep location dealer nearest please call 1-800-682-8948 Ask code #0411V

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