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Radio Control: Helicopters

Author: P. Tradelius


Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/04
Page Numbers: 96, 97, 103, 104

RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS FTTl IIIW1Y4IU -~ Ii dIi J . LL3iIIAJiE d PRESENTED Ergo 60 Sport last months column promised give information after got know better about performs flight However go ground school several simulator sessions flight check last monthall kept doing test flying planned flight analysis will have wait until next month However did run Jell Engineering 65 engine few times am getting used its characteristics take carburetor off reposition throttle arm suit Ergo upset factory settings Dubb Jett designed carburetor very straightforward easy adjust Get main needle valve slightly rich position start engine lean out idle needle valve needed problem have having engine has tendency lock up top dead center because its ringed engine tolerances very close however rotating fan clockwise before engage starter use little extra momentum get engine turn over starts fine Although havent wrung engine out yet am impressed its quality robustness also have BC6 Flight Monitor available YNT Design Box 66061 Fairport NY 14450 installed Ergo Its another great idea helicopters could tell problems before costs model may able see photo small BC6 easy mount using double-stick tape lightemitting diode LED shows lowest voltage during flight flashes indicate BC6 detects glitches air still have use monitor get fully comfortable its features Ill let know later column As read worst winter should behind before dust off pride joy should check few items make sure well another summer fun flying Take following list workbench use inspect helicopter checks dont take much time can easily done rainy afternoon have nothing better Helicopter make sure something isnt missed recommend close inspection starting nose list isnt complete depends particular helicopter degree examination modify needed 1 Canopy Remove check cracks splits especially seams its type has glued together mounting rubber grommets latches etc should good condition worn vibration 2 Servo Tray Check cracks metal trays broken glue joints wooden trays Twist push/pull gently check solid tray ensure well-mounted frame 3 Pushrods Check ball-links wear overall snug fit replace needed Balls links can wear very easily get dirty have fuel being near engine/exhaust Disconnect pushrods servos push/pull hand check slop binding Ensure pushrods straight 4 Bearings Although should have given bearings coat oil helicopter put up winter oil pack bearing grease needed 5 Landing Gear/Skids Check see secure straight made metal may need bent back proper 96 Model Aviation Flight Monitor mounted side frame double-stick tape Inspect lubricate linkages head swashplate Blades off LEDs left indicate glitches lowest voltage during flight blade grips can inspected separately Jett Engineering 65 ABC engine mounted Ergo 60 Sport Check ball links pushrods cracks slop take muffled tuned pipe comes engine keeps noise down servo wheel/arm off inspect splines wear position helicopter straight level sits ground 6 Frame Check see nuts bolts secure Check vibration stress cracks around engine skid mounts Replace parts required 7 Head Although really necessary would good idea remove rotor blades head has since thrust bearings have greased now time will also enable check head closely inspect bent links pushrods flybar Check balance head/flybar using High Point Du-Bro balancer main blades should receive special attention dangerous part helicopter fail hang helicopters small hook attached ceiling have rotor blade depart helicopter its first flights new year Since flying helicopter previous year no problems can guess dry heat near ceiling during winter dried out wooden blades root reinforcements causing weaken dont like discard questionable set rotor blades alternative losing entire helicopter endangering everyone else field believe rotor blades suitable condition another season flying inspect closely Are tips good condition have scraped near-tipover Are still straight true warps Check blade reinforcement root signs Continued page 103 ri r11 m m m Composites Carbon Fiber Braided Sleeves Laminates Plates Sandwich Panels Rods Tubes Tissues Tapes Prepreg Unidirectional Bi-directional Fabrics Fiberglass Braids Tapes Tissue Chopped Mat Epoxy WEST SYSTEM P1O-SEI brand Epoxies Fillers Accessories Tools Vacuum Bagging Pumps Bagging Kits Systems Bag Seals Breathers/Bleeders Bagging Release Materials Foam Rohacell Spyder EPP Ask about CST Savers Club Call free catalog i4 El 1 gEl Ill ElEl El El 19 Styles Cloth Woven Unidirectional C Order Toll Free 1-800-338-1278 E-mail info@aetaeleecom Web Site httpIlwwwcstselesaoni Composite Structures Technology P 0 Box 622 Dept JS Tehachapi CA 93581-0622 Three years ago NORVEL revolutionized 1/2A high-performance modeling its powerful reasonably-priced AME 049 061 engines Now revolutionary again new 15s AAO Ceramic SeaITM Technology new motors give awesome performance never before available such low prices outperform some engines cost 2-3 times much possible Very simple Russian engineers developed new cylinder/piston technology called AAO Ceramic SealTM improves fundamental combustion efficiency up 50% over ABC technology Better combustion means power lot less fuel burned NORVEL engines dont just give power give power per dollar Check out WWWNORVELCOM info call 800 665-9575 order now Needle Engine Displacement R/C Bearing Valve BiSiScuinNoPlainSingle B15RiScu inYesPlainSingle A1SBB 15 cu No Dual BB Sin9le AI5BBR 15 cu Yes Dual BB Twin wtwt w/muff wlo muff Price 53 oz42 oz$6999 57 oz46 oz6999 60 oz49 oz9999 64 oz53 0z April 1998 97 Ergo tail rotor easy check design using belt drive system others disassemble inspect gears relubricate icing Norvel 15s mic SealiN Teohnalogy HeIicopters/TadeIius Continued page 97 fatigue enlarged mounting hole using wooden blades doubt about condition remove covering inspect wood itself covering can hide potential problems 8 Tailboom using wiredriven tail rotor relubricate drive wire tail rotor belt-driven check belt signs wear adjust tension 9 Tail Rotor Gearbox gearboxes should disassembled inspected relubricated especially careful check security tail rotor associated linkagesthey take great amount stress high rpm causing bolts loosen 10 Set Screws sure everything lubricated binding reLoctiteTM set screws probably tight put helicopter up winter safety check may prevent accident loss helicopter Look plans helicopter make sure remember set screws located disassemble required get technique remove set screw clean hole screw well possible place drop removable type LoctiteTM hole another drop set screw screw place extra LoctiteTM hole will fill small air gaps securing everything have used technique years have virtually eliminated set screws coming loose Try 11 Fuel Tank should have stored helicopter fuel still did now time remove old fuel clean tank Check fuel lines inside outside tank holes splits will cause engine run erratically clunk weight should secure its tubing free moveespecially plan fly inverted Radio Cycling transmitter receiver batteries after storage good way check cells ability hold full charge Closely check connectors wires breaks frays etc Look particularly close wires go connectors wires have pulled possible become dislodged No matter securely have wires routed check ensure has rubbing something rubber servo grommets should secure between servo tray spray paints take model 21st Century1 keep kit looking great season after season give finish thats well known its durability its appearance Century Spray Paints 2 Coverite Fuel weather everyday abuse. anything R/C flying can dish out 21st Century Spray Paint can take Its unique formula creates finish thats flexible enough resist chips cracks scratches dries quickly too 3 minutes can recoat 15 minutes dust will stick 12 hours finish fuelproof 15% nitro 23 dazzling colors clear coat choose its easy create scheme thatli really draw oohs aahs field can 21st century Paint features special patented spray nozzle delivers fan pattern similar professional spray gun can rotate nozzle 9O horizontally vertically -control less overspray better protection against runs round-pattern nozzles location 01 dealer nea 00 p ease 800 002 8948 o ode numbe 04200 C@VERITE Oiotrihuted Exclusively Through GREAT PLANES MODEL DISTRIOUTORS COMPANY PO too 9021 Champaign IL 81820-9021 right 19983139009 csveritecom April 1998 103 NEW LASER PLAN PACS Dont pay big bucks wwl kits top quality plaas laser cat parts available 1/4 Scale 84 Span FokoVttt plans $2500 FG Cowl $2500 Loser cut parts $6500 115th Scale 80SpanIs Plans $3500 Laser cut parts $7500 114 Scale 99 Span FokEltt Plans $2500 Laser cut parts $6500 114 scale ALOATROS OVA Plans $3600 Laser parts soon 765Span.PLANS $2600 LASER cun PARTS $5000 t14 Scale 80 Span moreSESA PLANS $3500 Laser Pacs availoOleLaser parts soon SHIPPING AD $500 TO PLANS ORDER $800 10 LASER PAC BEST IN SCALE CAOALOG $700 POST PAID BOB HOLMAN PLANS PO BOX 741 SAN BERNARDINO CA 92402 909 595 3959 FAX 909 999 9307 tight take away vibration protection Check foam rubber protects receiver battery etc replace needed may want consider getting Strongbox LDM Industries offers excellent crash protection receiver airborne batteries Servo arms take quite stress load make sure arent cracked dont have enlarged holes Replace needed also like disconnect servo arms servo inspect shaft output splines Check antenna cracks rubs etc Minor problems wire covering can corrected placing small piece heatshrink tubing over bad spot Accidentally tugging antenna could have weakened wire solder connection receiver circuit board may want take receiver case apart check circuit board everything looks good can give entire system range check going fl route receiver antenna different manner remove canopy another piece helicopter may get accurate results Compare range check distance getting last season see its minimum recommended manufacturer radio does pass check start engine have qualified technician check out Gyro Check wiring connectors check proper servo movement radio turned flying As helicopter nose moved gently right left gyro should giving smooth commands tail rotor servo something doesnt look right take gyro case apart check see springs proper position weighted wheels spin freely electronic pickup clean small drop lightweight oil bearings may also helpful Engine Muffler Take off carburetor glow plug disassemble carburetor much possible check foreign matter dried fuel oil etc clean solvent relubricate engine has caked-on black oil residue can brought back near-new condition clean Z-Best engine cleaner careful Z-Best corrosive paint tabletops etc can probably come up checks suit particular helicopter list should get right track Once get started shouldnt take long entire helicopterunless find other problems owing items inadvertently omitted March Radio Control Soaring column Model Aviation apologizes inconvenience might have caused Preparation aerotow launch begins towline release mechanism Capture mechanism mounted near sailplane nose Left Tony Napoleons modified slight polyhedral Telemaster tow airplane sailplane after liftoff Elmira Aerotow 96 104 Model Aviation PTOR THROW AWAY YOUR COLLETS CHUCK & WRENCH USE OUR ADAPTOR & KEYLESS CHUCK IOTO 5/32 CAP ON ALL DREME POWER TOOLS INCLUDING 750 MINIMITE & EXIBLE SHAFT RUNS 100% TRUE & CONCENTRIC AT FULL REM NO 501 ADAPTOR ESS CHUCK SI 895 1050 395 DO NOT NEED ADAPTOR TO USE KEYLEBS CHUCK STEEL SAW AND ARBOR _________ HARDENED GROUND & POUSHED STEEL USED FOR CtJTRNG PLASTIC WOOD SOFT METALS tEXAN PLEXIGLASS & ETC AVAILABIE IN 006006 010012 014 016018 030023 025 028032 THICKNESS NO 502 R $600 1 OUT5/DE DLMETER /3 $076 Ok NO 503PXO14XII4SAW4600 OUR SAWS ONLY WORK WITH OUR ARBOR ABRASIVE CUT-OFF BLADES FIBERGLASS REINFORCED-RESISTS BREAKAGE-CUT STEEL BRASS COPPER ALUMINUM AND OTHER METALS ALL BLADES t/32 THICK WITH 1/4 HOLE SIZE NO PRICE fi7/3is7sI 2112 AB4 $125 11l12IAB2I100I 3ABS150 [jJjJ ABBOR 5030O SAWS AND CUT-OFF BLADES ONLY WORK WITH OUR ARBOR NO NEED FOR FLINT OR MATCHES MICRO64Y JUST PRESS THE PIEZO SELF-STARTING 7ch1I BUTTON FOR MICRO SIZE ADJUSTABLE SELF EI FLAME TI-IAT BURNS AT 2370 FOR UP TC STARTING F S OPERATES ONASTANDARO TORCH-REFILLABLE TANK FITS COMFORTABLY OF YOUR HAND AND IS MT770MADE OF HIGH IMPACT RUBBER WHICH Blow Torch ALLOWS FOR SAFE NON-SLIP GRIP ran bnisno $3500 SUPPLIED WITh CAN OF BUTANE MT771 Bularre 5 ox $600 CATALOG $300 WHEN ORDERING FF0 ADD $650 FREE WITH ORDER000 ADD $05t EASTERN TOOL & SUPPLY COORDERS 212-925-1006 149 GRAND ST NyC. NY 10013FAX 212-925-1610 Stilt WirePushrod Outer SereoCasing Glassed Fuse 0 Hole Fuselage String Loop Top VIeW Fuselage NoSeSnap LinkToWline Sailplane TOW Release Dave Garwood

Author: P. Tradelius


Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/04
Page Numbers: 96, 97, 103, 104

RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS FTTl IIIW1Y4IU -~ Ii dIi J . LL3iIIAJiE d PRESENTED Ergo 60 Sport last months column promised give information after got know better about performs flight However go ground school several simulator sessions flight check last monthall kept doing test flying planned flight analysis will have wait until next month However did run Jell Engineering 65 engine few times am getting used its characteristics take carburetor off reposition throttle arm suit Ergo upset factory settings Dubb Jett designed carburetor very straightforward easy adjust Get main needle valve slightly rich position start engine lean out idle needle valve needed problem have having engine has tendency lock up top dead center because its ringed engine tolerances very close however rotating fan clockwise before engage starter use little extra momentum get engine turn over starts fine Although havent wrung engine out yet am impressed its quality robustness also have BC6 Flight Monitor available YNT Design Box 66061 Fairport NY 14450 installed Ergo Its another great idea helicopters could tell problems before costs model may able see photo small BC6 easy mount using double-stick tape lightemitting diode LED shows lowest voltage during flight flashes indicate BC6 detects glitches air still have use monitor get fully comfortable its features Ill let know later column As read worst winter should behind before dust off pride joy should check few items make sure well another summer fun flying Take following list workbench use inspect helicopter checks dont take much time can easily done rainy afternoon have nothing better Helicopter make sure something isnt missed recommend close inspection starting nose list isnt complete depends particular helicopter degree examination modify needed 1 Canopy Remove check cracks splits especially seams its type has glued together mounting rubber grommets latches etc should good condition worn vibration 2 Servo Tray Check cracks metal trays broken glue joints wooden trays Twist push/pull gently check solid tray ensure well-mounted frame 3 Pushrods Check ball-links wear overall snug fit replace needed Balls links can wear very easily get dirty have fuel being near engine/exhaust Disconnect pushrods servos push/pull hand check slop binding Ensure pushrods straight 4 Bearings Although should have given bearings coat oil helicopter put up winter oil pack bearing grease needed 5 Landing Gear/Skids Check see secure straight made metal may need bent back proper 96 Model Aviation Flight Monitor mounted side frame double-stick tape Inspect lubricate linkages head swashplate Blades off LEDs left indicate glitches lowest voltage during flight blade grips can inspected separately Jett Engineering 65 ABC engine mounted Ergo 60 Sport Check ball links pushrods cracks slop take muffled tuned pipe comes engine keeps noise down servo wheel/arm off inspect splines wear position helicopter straight level sits ground 6 Frame Check see nuts bolts secure Check vibration stress cracks around engine skid mounts Replace parts required 7 Head Although really necessary would good idea remove rotor blades head has since thrust bearings have greased now time will also enable check head closely inspect bent links pushrods flybar Check balance head/flybar using High Point Du-Bro balancer main blades should receive special attention dangerous part helicopter fail hang helicopters small hook attached ceiling have rotor blade depart helicopter its first flights new year Since flying helicopter previous year no problems can guess dry heat near ceiling during winter dried out wooden blades root reinforcements causing weaken dont like discard questionable set rotor blades alternative losing entire helicopter endangering everyone else field believe rotor blades suitable condition another season flying inspect closely Are tips good condition have scraped near-tipover Are still straight true warps Check blade reinforcement root signs Continued page 103 ri r11 m m m Composites Carbon Fiber Braided Sleeves Laminates Plates Sandwich Panels Rods Tubes Tissues Tapes Prepreg Unidirectional Bi-directional Fabrics Fiberglass Braids Tapes Tissue Chopped Mat Epoxy WEST SYSTEM P1O-SEI brand Epoxies Fillers Accessories Tools Vacuum Bagging Pumps Bagging Kits Systems Bag Seals Breathers/Bleeders Bagging Release Materials Foam Rohacell Spyder EPP Ask about CST Savers Club Call free catalog i4 El 1 gEl Ill ElEl El El 19 Styles Cloth Woven Unidirectional C Order Toll Free 1-800-338-1278 E-mail info@aetaeleecom Web Site httpIlwwwcstselesaoni Composite Structures Technology P 0 Box 622 Dept JS Tehachapi CA 93581-0622 Three years ago NORVEL revolutionized 1/2A high-performance modeling its powerful reasonably-priced AME 049 061 engines Now revolutionary again new 15s AAO Ceramic SeaITM Technology new motors give awesome performance never before available such low prices outperform some engines cost 2-3 times much possible Very simple Russian engineers developed new cylinder/piston technology called AAO Ceramic SealTM improves fundamental combustion efficiency up 50% over ABC technology Better combustion means power lot less fuel burned NORVEL engines dont just give power give power per dollar Check out WWWNORVELCOM info call 800 665-9575 order now Needle Engine Displacement R/C Bearing Valve BiSiScuinNoPlainSingle B15RiScu inYesPlainSingle A1SBB 15 cu No Dual BB Sin9le AI5BBR 15 cu Yes Dual BB Twin wtwt w/muff wlo muff Price 53 oz42 oz$6999 57 oz46 oz6999 60 oz49 oz9999 64 oz53 0z April 1998 97 Ergo tail rotor easy check design using belt drive system others disassemble inspect gears relubricate icing Norvel 15s mic SealiN Teohnalogy HeIicopters/TadeIius Continued page 97 fatigue enlarged mounting hole using wooden blades doubt about condition remove covering inspect wood itself covering can hide potential problems 8 Tailboom using wiredriven tail rotor relubricate drive wire tail rotor belt-driven check belt signs wear adjust tension 9 Tail Rotor Gearbox gearboxes should disassembled inspected relubricated especially careful check security tail rotor associated linkagesthey take great amount stress high rpm causing bolts loosen 10 Set Screws sure everything lubricated binding reLoctiteTM set screws probably tight put helicopter up winter safety check may prevent accident loss helicopter Look plans helicopter make sure remember set screws located disassemble required get technique remove set screw clean hole screw well possible place drop removable type LoctiteTM hole another drop set screw screw place extra LoctiteTM hole will fill small air gaps securing everything have used technique years have virtually eliminated set screws coming loose Try 11 Fuel Tank should have stored helicopter fuel still did now time remove old fuel clean tank Check fuel lines inside outside tank holes splits will cause engine run erratically clunk weight should secure its tubing free moveespecially plan fly inverted Radio Cycling transmitter receiver batteries after storage good way check cells ability hold full charge Closely check connectors wires breaks frays etc Look particularly close wires go connectors wires have pulled possible become dislodged No matter securely have wires routed check ensure has rubbing something rubber servo grommets should secure between servo tray spray paints take model 21st Century1 keep kit looking great season after season give finish thats well known its durability its appearance Century Spray Paints 2 Coverite Fuel weather everyday abuse. anything R/C flying can dish out 21st Century Spray Paint can take Its unique formula creates finish thats flexible enough resist chips cracks scratches dries quickly too 3 minutes can recoat 15 minutes dust will stick 12 hours finish fuelproof 15% nitro 23 dazzling colors clear coat choose its easy create scheme thatli really draw oohs aahs field can 21st century Paint features special patented spray nozzle delivers fan pattern similar professional spray gun can rotate nozzle 9O horizontally vertically -control less overspray better protection against runs round-pattern nozzles location 01 dealer nea 00 p ease 800 002 8948 o ode numbe 04200 C@VERITE Oiotrihuted Exclusively Through GREAT PLANES MODEL DISTRIOUTORS COMPANY PO too 9021 Champaign IL 81820-9021 right 19983139009 csveritecom April 1998 103 NEW LASER PLAN PACS Dont pay big bucks wwl kits top quality plaas laser cat parts available 1/4 Scale 84 Span FokoVttt plans $2500 FG Cowl $2500 Loser cut parts $6500 115th Scale 80SpanIs Plans $3500 Laser cut parts $7500 114 Scale 99 Span FokEltt Plans $2500 Laser cut parts $6500 114 scale ALOATROS OVA Plans $3600 Laser parts soon 765Span.PLANS $2600 LASER cun PARTS $5000 t14 Scale 80 Span moreSESA PLANS $3500 Laser Pacs availoOleLaser parts soon SHIPPING AD $500 TO PLANS ORDER $800 10 LASER PAC BEST IN SCALE CAOALOG $700 POST PAID BOB HOLMAN PLANS PO BOX 741 SAN BERNARDINO CA 92402 909 595 3959 FAX 909 999 9307 tight take away vibration protection Check foam rubber protects receiver battery etc replace needed may want consider getting Strongbox LDM Industries offers excellent crash protection receiver airborne batteries Servo arms take quite stress load make sure arent cracked dont have enlarged holes Replace needed also like disconnect servo arms servo inspect shaft output splines Check antenna cracks rubs etc Minor problems wire covering can corrected placing small piece heatshrink tubing over bad spot Accidentally tugging antenna could have weakened wire solder connection receiver circuit board may want take receiver case apart check circuit board everything looks good can give entire system range check going fl route receiver antenna different manner remove canopy another piece helicopter may get accurate results Compare range check distance getting last season see its minimum recommended manufacturer radio does pass check start engine have qualified technician check out Gyro Check wiring connectors check proper servo movement radio turned flying As helicopter nose moved gently right left gyro should giving smooth commands tail rotor servo something doesnt look right take gyro case apart check see springs proper position weighted wheels spin freely electronic pickup clean small drop lightweight oil bearings may also helpful Engine Muffler Take off carburetor glow plug disassemble carburetor much possible check foreign matter dried fuel oil etc clean solvent relubricate engine has caked-on black oil residue can brought back near-new condition clean Z-Best engine cleaner careful Z-Best corrosive paint tabletops etc can probably come up checks suit particular helicopter list should get right track Once get started shouldnt take long entire helicopterunless find other problems owing items inadvertently omitted March Radio Control Soaring column Model Aviation apologizes inconvenience might have caused Preparation aerotow launch begins towline release mechanism Capture mechanism mounted near sailplane nose Left Tony Napoleons modified slight polyhedral Telemaster tow airplane sailplane after liftoff Elmira Aerotow 96 104 Model Aviation PTOR THROW AWAY YOUR COLLETS CHUCK & WRENCH USE OUR ADAPTOR & KEYLESS CHUCK IOTO 5/32 CAP ON ALL DREME POWER TOOLS INCLUDING 750 MINIMITE & EXIBLE SHAFT RUNS 100% TRUE & CONCENTRIC AT FULL REM NO 501 ADAPTOR ESS CHUCK SI 895 1050 395 DO NOT NEED ADAPTOR TO USE KEYLEBS CHUCK STEEL SAW AND ARBOR _________ HARDENED GROUND & POUSHED STEEL USED FOR CtJTRNG PLASTIC WOOD SOFT METALS tEXAN PLEXIGLASS & ETC AVAILABIE IN 006006 010012 014 016018 030023 025 028032 THICKNESS NO 502 R $600 1 OUT5/DE DLMETER /3 $076 Ok NO 503PXO14XII4SAW4600 OUR SAWS ONLY WORK WITH OUR ARBOR ABRASIVE CUT-OFF BLADES FIBERGLASS REINFORCED-RESISTS BREAKAGE-CUT STEEL BRASS COPPER ALUMINUM AND OTHER METALS ALL BLADES t/32 THICK WITH 1/4 HOLE SIZE NO PRICE fi7/3is7sI 2112 AB4 $125 11l12IAB2I100I 3ABS150 [jJjJ ABBOR 5030O SAWS AND CUT-OFF BLADES ONLY WORK WITH OUR ARBOR NO NEED FOR FLINT OR MATCHES MICRO64Y JUST PRESS THE PIEZO SELF-STARTING 7ch1I BUTTON FOR MICRO SIZE ADJUSTABLE SELF EI FLAME TI-IAT BURNS AT 2370 FOR UP TC STARTING F S OPERATES ONASTANDARO TORCH-REFILLABLE TANK FITS COMFORTABLY OF YOUR HAND AND IS MT770MADE OF HIGH IMPACT RUBBER WHICH Blow Torch ALLOWS FOR SAFE NON-SLIP GRIP ran bnisno $3500 SUPPLIED WITh CAN OF BUTANE MT771 Bularre 5 ox $600 CATALOG $300 WHEN ORDERING FF0 ADD $650 FREE WITH ORDER000 ADD $05t EASTERN TOOL & SUPPLY COORDERS 212-925-1006 149 GRAND ST NyC. NY 10013FAX 212-925-1610 Stilt WirePushrod Outer SereoCasing Glassed Fuse 0 Hole Fuselage String Loop Top VIeW Fuselage NoSeSnap LinkToWline Sailplane TOW Release Dave Garwood

Author: P. Tradelius


Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/04
Page Numbers: 96, 97, 103, 104

RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS FTTl IIIW1Y4IU -~ Ii dIi J . LL3iIIAJiE d PRESENTED Ergo 60 Sport last months column promised give information after got know better about performs flight However go ground school several simulator sessions flight check last monthall kept doing test flying planned flight analysis will have wait until next month However did run Jell Engineering 65 engine few times am getting used its characteristics take carburetor off reposition throttle arm suit Ergo upset factory settings Dubb Jett designed carburetor very straightforward easy adjust Get main needle valve slightly rich position start engine lean out idle needle valve needed problem have having engine has tendency lock up top dead center because its ringed engine tolerances very close however rotating fan clockwise before engage starter use little extra momentum get engine turn over starts fine Although havent wrung engine out yet am impressed its quality robustness also have BC6 Flight Monitor available YNT Design Box 66061 Fairport NY 14450 installed Ergo Its another great idea helicopters could tell problems before costs model may able see photo small BC6 easy mount using double-stick tape lightemitting diode LED shows lowest voltage during flight flashes indicate BC6 detects glitches air still have use monitor get fully comfortable its features Ill let know later column As read worst winter should behind before dust off pride joy should check few items make sure well another summer fun flying Take following list workbench use inspect helicopter checks dont take much time can easily done rainy afternoon have nothing better Helicopter make sure something isnt missed recommend close inspection starting nose list isnt complete depends particular helicopter degree examination modify needed 1 Canopy Remove check cracks splits especially seams its type has glued together mounting rubber grommets latches etc should good condition worn vibration 2 Servo Tray Check cracks metal trays broken glue joints wooden trays Twist push/pull gently check solid tray ensure well-mounted frame 3 Pushrods Check ball-links wear overall snug fit replace needed Balls links can wear very easily get dirty have fuel being near engine/exhaust Disconnect pushrods servos push/pull hand check slop binding Ensure pushrods straight 4 Bearings Although should have given bearings coat oil helicopter put up winter oil pack bearing grease needed 5 Landing Gear/Skids Check see secure straight made metal may need bent back proper 96 Model Aviation Flight Monitor mounted side frame double-stick tape Inspect lubricate linkages head swashplate Blades off LEDs left indicate glitches lowest voltage during flight blade grips can inspected separately Jett Engineering 65 ABC engine mounted Ergo 60 Sport Check ball links pushrods cracks slop take muffled tuned pipe comes engine keeps noise down servo wheel/arm off inspect splines wear position helicopter straight level sits ground 6 Frame Check see nuts bolts secure Check vibration stress cracks around engine skid mounts Replace parts required 7 Head Although really necessary would good idea remove rotor blades head has since thrust bearings have greased now time will also enable check head closely inspect bent links pushrods flybar Check balance head/flybar using High Point Du-Bro balancer main blades should receive special attention dangerous part helicopter fail hang helicopters small hook attached ceiling have rotor blade depart helicopter its first flights new year Since flying helicopter previous year no problems can guess dry heat near ceiling during winter dried out wooden blades root reinforcements causing weaken dont like discard questionable set rotor blades alternative losing entire helicopter endangering everyone else field believe rotor blades suitable condition another season flying inspect closely Are tips good condition have scraped near-tipover Are still straight true warps Check blade reinforcement root signs Continued page 103 ri r11 m m m Composites Carbon Fiber Braided Sleeves Laminates Plates Sandwich Panels Rods Tubes Tissues Tapes Prepreg Unidirectional Bi-directional Fabrics Fiberglass Braids Tapes Tissue Chopped Mat Epoxy WEST SYSTEM P1O-SEI brand Epoxies Fillers Accessories Tools Vacuum Bagging Pumps Bagging Kits Systems Bag Seals Breathers/Bleeders Bagging Release Materials Foam Rohacell Spyder EPP Ask about CST Savers Club Call free catalog i4 El 1 gEl Ill ElEl El El 19 Styles Cloth Woven Unidirectional C Order Toll Free 1-800-338-1278 E-mail info@aetaeleecom Web Site httpIlwwwcstselesaoni Composite Structures Technology P 0 Box 622 Dept JS Tehachapi CA 93581-0622 Three years ago NORVEL revolutionized 1/2A high-performance modeling its powerful reasonably-priced AME 049 061 engines Now revolutionary again new 15s AAO Ceramic SeaITM Technology new motors give awesome performance never before available such low prices outperform some engines cost 2-3 times much possible Very simple Russian engineers developed new cylinder/piston technology called AAO Ceramic SealTM improves fundamental combustion efficiency up 50% over ABC technology Better combustion means power lot less fuel burned NORVEL engines dont just give power give power per dollar Check out WWWNORVELCOM info call 800 665-9575 order now Needle Engine Displacement R/C Bearing Valve BiSiScuinNoPlainSingle B15RiScu inYesPlainSingle A1SBB 15 cu No Dual BB Sin9le AI5BBR 15 cu Yes Dual BB Twin wtwt w/muff wlo muff Price 53 oz42 oz$6999 57 oz46 oz6999 60 oz49 oz9999 64 oz53 0z April 1998 97 Ergo tail rotor easy check design using belt drive system others disassemble inspect gears relubricate icing Norvel 15s mic SealiN Teohnalogy HeIicopters/TadeIius Continued page 97 fatigue enlarged mounting hole using wooden blades doubt about condition remove covering inspect wood itself covering can hide potential problems 8 Tailboom using wiredriven tail rotor relubricate drive wire tail rotor belt-driven check belt signs wear adjust tension 9 Tail Rotor Gearbox gearboxes should disassembled inspected relubricated especially careful check security tail rotor associated linkagesthey take great amount stress high rpm causing bolts loosen 10 Set Screws sure everything lubricated binding reLoctiteTM set screws probably tight put helicopter up winter safety check may prevent accident loss helicopter Look plans helicopter make sure remember set screws located disassemble required get technique remove set screw clean hole screw well possible place drop removable type LoctiteTM hole another drop set screw screw place extra LoctiteTM hole will fill small air gaps securing everything have used technique years have virtually eliminated set screws coming loose Try 11 Fuel Tank should have stored helicopter fuel still did now time remove old fuel clean tank Check fuel lines inside outside tank holes splits will cause engine run erratically clunk weight should secure its tubing free moveespecially plan fly inverted Radio Cycling transmitter receiver batteries after storage good way check cells ability hold full charge Closely check connectors wires breaks frays etc Look particularly close wires go connectors wires have pulled possible become dislodged No matter securely have wires routed check ensure has rubbing something rubber servo grommets should secure between servo tray spray paints take model 21st Century1 keep kit looking great season after season give finish thats well known its durability its appearance Century Spray Paints 2 Coverite Fuel weather everyday abuse. anything R/C flying can dish out 21st Century Spray Paint can take Its unique formula creates finish thats flexible enough resist chips cracks scratches dries quickly too 3 minutes can recoat 15 minutes dust will stick 12 hours finish fuelproof 15% nitro 23 dazzling colors clear coat choose its easy create scheme thatli really draw oohs aahs field can 21st century Paint features special patented spray nozzle delivers fan pattern similar professional spray gun can rotate nozzle 9O horizontally vertically -control less overspray better protection against runs round-pattern nozzles location 01 dealer nea 00 p ease 800 002 8948 o ode numbe 04200 C@VERITE Oiotrihuted Exclusively Through GREAT PLANES MODEL DISTRIOUTORS COMPANY PO too 9021 Champaign IL 81820-9021 right 19983139009 csveritecom April 1998 103 NEW LASER PLAN PACS Dont pay big bucks wwl kits top quality plaas laser cat parts available 1/4 Scale 84 Span FokoVttt plans $2500 FG Cowl $2500 Loser cut parts $6500 115th Scale 80SpanIs Plans $3500 Laser cut parts $7500 114 Scale 99 Span FokEltt Plans $2500 Laser cut parts $6500 114 scale ALOATROS OVA Plans $3600 Laser parts soon 765Span.PLANS $2600 LASER cun PARTS $5000 t14 Scale 80 Span moreSESA PLANS $3500 Laser Pacs availoOleLaser parts soon SHIPPING AD $500 TO PLANS ORDER $800 10 LASER PAC BEST IN SCALE CAOALOG $700 POST PAID BOB HOLMAN PLANS PO BOX 741 SAN BERNARDINO CA 92402 909 595 3959 FAX 909 999 9307 tight take away vibration protection Check foam rubber protects receiver battery etc replace needed may want consider getting Strongbox LDM Industries offers excellent crash protection receiver airborne batteries Servo arms take quite stress load make sure arent cracked dont have enlarged holes Replace needed also like disconnect servo arms servo inspect shaft output splines Check antenna cracks rubs etc Minor problems wire covering can corrected placing small piece heatshrink tubing over bad spot Accidentally tugging antenna could have weakened wire solder connection receiver circuit board may want take receiver case apart check circuit board everything looks good can give entire system range check going fl route receiver antenna different manner remove canopy another piece helicopter may get accurate results Compare range check distance getting last season see its minimum recommended manufacturer radio does pass check start engine have qualified technician check out Gyro Check wiring connectors check proper servo movement radio turned flying As helicopter nose moved gently right left gyro should giving smooth commands tail rotor servo something doesnt look right take gyro case apart check see springs proper position weighted wheels spin freely electronic pickup clean small drop lightweight oil bearings may also helpful Engine Muffler Take off carburetor glow plug disassemble carburetor much possible check foreign matter dried fuel oil etc clean solvent relubricate engine has caked-on black oil residue can brought back near-new condition clean Z-Best engine cleaner careful Z-Best corrosive paint tabletops etc can probably come up checks suit particular helicopter list should get right track Once get started shouldnt take long entire helicopterunless find other problems owing items inadvertently omitted March Radio Control Soaring column Model Aviation apologizes inconvenience might have caused Preparation aerotow launch begins towline release mechanism Capture mechanism mounted near sailplane nose Left Tony Napoleons modified slight polyhedral Telemaster tow airplane sailplane after liftoff Elmira Aerotow 96 104 Model Aviation PTOR THROW AWAY YOUR COLLETS CHUCK & WRENCH USE OUR ADAPTOR & KEYLESS CHUCK IOTO 5/32 CAP ON ALL DREME POWER TOOLS INCLUDING 750 MINIMITE & EXIBLE SHAFT RUNS 100% TRUE & CONCENTRIC AT FULL REM NO 501 ADAPTOR ESS CHUCK SI 895 1050 395 DO NOT NEED ADAPTOR TO USE KEYLEBS CHUCK STEEL SAW AND ARBOR _________ HARDENED GROUND & POUSHED STEEL USED FOR CtJTRNG PLASTIC WOOD SOFT METALS tEXAN PLEXIGLASS & ETC AVAILABIE IN 006006 010012 014 016018 030023 025 028032 THICKNESS NO 502 R $600 1 OUT5/DE DLMETER /3 $076 Ok NO 503PXO14XII4SAW4600 OUR SAWS ONLY WORK WITH OUR ARBOR ABRASIVE CUT-OFF BLADES FIBERGLASS REINFORCED-RESISTS BREAKAGE-CUT STEEL BRASS COPPER ALUMINUM AND OTHER METALS ALL BLADES t/32 THICK WITH 1/4 HOLE SIZE NO PRICE fi7/3is7sI 2112 AB4 $125 11l12IAB2I100I 3ABS150 [jJjJ ABBOR 5030O SAWS AND CUT-OFF BLADES ONLY WORK WITH OUR ARBOR NO NEED FOR FLINT OR MATCHES MICRO64Y JUST PRESS THE PIEZO SELF-STARTING 7ch1I BUTTON FOR MICRO SIZE ADJUSTABLE SELF EI FLAME TI-IAT BURNS AT 2370 FOR UP TC STARTING F S OPERATES ONASTANDARO TORCH-REFILLABLE TANK FITS COMFORTABLY OF YOUR HAND AND IS MT770MADE OF HIGH IMPACT RUBBER WHICH Blow Torch ALLOWS FOR SAFE NON-SLIP GRIP ran bnisno $3500 SUPPLIED WITh CAN OF BUTANE MT771 Bularre 5 ox $600 CATALOG $300 WHEN ORDERING FF0 ADD $650 FREE WITH ORDER000 ADD $05t EASTERN TOOL & SUPPLY COORDERS 212-925-1006 149 GRAND ST NyC. 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Author: P. Tradelius


Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/04
Page Numbers: 96, 97, 103, 104

RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS FTTl IIIW1Y4IU -~ Ii dIi J . LL3iIIAJiE d PRESENTED Ergo 60 Sport last months column promised give information after got know better about performs flight However go ground school several simulator sessions flight check last monthall kept doing test flying planned flight analysis will have wait until next month However did run Jell Engineering 65 engine few times am getting used its characteristics take carburetor off reposition throttle arm suit Ergo upset factory settings Dubb Jett designed carburetor very straightforward easy adjust Get main needle valve slightly rich position start engine lean out idle needle valve needed problem have having engine has tendency lock up top dead center because its ringed engine tolerances very close however rotating fan clockwise before engage starter use little extra momentum get engine turn over starts fine Although havent wrung engine out yet am impressed its quality robustness also have BC6 Flight Monitor available YNT Design Box 66061 Fairport NY 14450 installed Ergo Its another great idea helicopters could tell problems before costs model may able see photo small BC6 easy mount using double-stick tape lightemitting diode LED shows lowest voltage during flight flashes indicate BC6 detects glitches air still have use monitor get fully comfortable its features Ill let know later column As read worst winter should behind before dust off pride joy should check few items make sure well another summer fun flying Take following list workbench use inspect helicopter checks dont take much time can easily done rainy afternoon have nothing better Helicopter make sure something isnt missed recommend close inspection starting nose list isnt complete depends particular helicopter degree examination modify needed 1 Canopy Remove check cracks splits especially seams its type has glued together mounting rubber grommets latches etc should good condition worn vibration 2 Servo Tray Check cracks metal trays broken glue joints wooden trays Twist push/pull gently check solid tray ensure well-mounted frame 3 Pushrods Check ball-links wear overall snug fit replace needed Balls links can wear very easily get dirty have fuel being near engine/exhaust Disconnect pushrods servos push/pull hand check slop binding Ensure pushrods straight 4 Bearings Although should have given bearings coat oil helicopter put up winter oil pack bearing grease needed 5 Landing Gear/Skids Check see secure straight made metal may need bent back proper 96 Model Aviation Flight Monitor mounted side frame double-stick tape Inspect lubricate linkages head swashplate Blades off LEDs left indicate glitches lowest voltage during flight blade grips can inspected separately Jett Engineering 65 ABC engine mounted Ergo 60 Sport Check ball links pushrods cracks slop take muffled tuned pipe comes engine keeps noise down servo wheel/arm off inspect splines wear position helicopter straight level sits ground 6 Frame Check see nuts bolts secure Check vibration stress cracks around engine skid mounts Replace parts required 7 Head Although really necessary would good idea remove rotor blades head has since thrust bearings have greased now time will also enable check head closely inspect bent links pushrods flybar Check balance head/flybar using High Point Du-Bro balancer main blades should receive special attention dangerous part helicopter fail hang helicopters small hook attached ceiling have rotor blade depart helicopter its first flights new year Since flying helicopter previous year no problems can guess dry heat near ceiling during winter dried out wooden blades root reinforcements causing weaken dont like discard questionable set rotor blades alternative losing entire helicopter endangering everyone else field believe rotor blades suitable condition another season flying inspect closely Are tips good condition have scraped near-tipover Are still straight true warps Check blade reinforcement root signs Continued page 103 ri r11 m m m Composites Carbon Fiber Braided Sleeves Laminates Plates Sandwich Panels Rods Tubes Tissues Tapes Prepreg Unidirectional Bi-directional Fabrics Fiberglass Braids Tapes Tissue Chopped Mat Epoxy WEST SYSTEM P1O-SEI brand Epoxies Fillers Accessories Tools Vacuum Bagging Pumps Bagging Kits Systems Bag Seals Breathers/Bleeders Bagging Release Materials Foam Rohacell Spyder EPP Ask about CST Savers Club Call free catalog i4 El 1 gEl Ill ElEl El El 19 Styles Cloth Woven Unidirectional C Order Toll Free 1-800-338-1278 E-mail info@aetaeleecom Web Site httpIlwwwcstselesaoni Composite Structures Technology P 0 Box 622 Dept JS Tehachapi CA 93581-0622 Three years ago NORVEL revolutionized 1/2A high-performance modeling its powerful reasonably-priced AME 049 061 engines Now revolutionary again new 15s AAO Ceramic SeaITM Technology new motors give awesome performance never before available such low prices outperform some engines cost 2-3 times much possible Very simple Russian engineers developed new cylinder/piston technology called AAO Ceramic SealTM improves fundamental combustion efficiency up 50% over ABC technology Better combustion means power lot less fuel burned NORVEL engines dont just give power give power per dollar Check out WWWNORVELCOM info call 800 665-9575 order now Needle Engine Displacement R/C Bearing Valve BiSiScuinNoPlainSingle B15RiScu inYesPlainSingle A1SBB 15 cu No Dual BB Sin9le AI5BBR 15 cu Yes Dual BB Twin wtwt w/muff wlo muff Price 53 oz42 oz$6999 57 oz46 oz6999 60 oz49 oz9999 64 oz53 0z April 1998 97 Ergo tail rotor easy check design using belt drive system others disassemble inspect gears relubricate icing Norvel 15s mic SealiN Teohnalogy HeIicopters/TadeIius Continued page 97 fatigue enlarged mounting hole using wooden blades doubt about condition remove covering inspect wood itself covering can hide potential problems 8 Tailboom using wiredriven tail rotor relubricate drive wire tail rotor belt-driven check belt signs wear adjust tension 9 Tail Rotor Gearbox gearboxes should disassembled inspected relubricated especially careful check security tail rotor associated linkagesthey take great amount stress high rpm causing bolts loosen 10 Set Screws sure everything lubricated binding reLoctiteTM set screws probably tight put helicopter up winter safety check may prevent accident loss helicopter Look plans helicopter make sure remember set screws located disassemble required get technique remove set screw clean hole screw well possible place drop removable type LoctiteTM hole another drop set screw screw place extra LoctiteTM hole will fill small air gaps securing everything have used technique years have virtually eliminated set screws coming loose Try 11 Fuel Tank should have stored helicopter fuel still did now time remove old fuel clean tank Check fuel lines inside outside tank holes splits will cause engine run erratically clunk weight should secure its tubing free moveespecially plan fly inverted Radio Cycling transmitter receiver batteries after storage good way check cells ability hold full charge Closely check connectors wires breaks frays etc Look particularly close wires go connectors wires have pulled possible become dislodged No matter securely have wires routed check ensure has rubbing something rubber servo grommets should secure between servo tray spray paints take model 21st Century1 keep kit looking great season after season give finish thats well known its durability its appearance Century Spray Paints 2 Coverite Fuel weather everyday abuse. anything R/C flying can dish out 21st Century Spray Paint can take Its unique formula creates finish thats flexible enough resist chips cracks scratches dries quickly too 3 minutes can recoat 15 minutes dust will stick 12 hours finish fuelproof 15% nitro 23 dazzling colors clear coat choose its easy create scheme thatli really draw oohs aahs field can 21st century Paint features special patented spray nozzle delivers fan pattern similar professional spray gun can rotate nozzle 9O horizontally vertically -control less overspray better protection against runs round-pattern nozzles location 01 dealer nea 00 p ease 800 002 8948 o ode numbe 04200 C@VERITE Oiotrihuted Exclusively Through GREAT PLANES MODEL DISTRIOUTORS COMPANY PO too 9021 Champaign IL 81820-9021 right 19983139009 csveritecom April 1998 103 NEW LASER PLAN PACS Dont pay big bucks wwl kits top quality plaas laser cat parts available 1/4 Scale 84 Span FokoVttt plans $2500 FG Cowl $2500 Loser cut parts $6500 115th Scale 80SpanIs Plans $3500 Laser cut parts $7500 114 Scale 99 Span FokEltt Plans $2500 Laser cut parts $6500 114 scale ALOATROS OVA Plans $3600 Laser parts soon 765Span.PLANS $2600 LASER cun PARTS $5000 t14 Scale 80 Span moreSESA PLANS $3500 Laser Pacs availoOleLaser parts soon SHIPPING AD $500 TO PLANS ORDER $800 10 LASER PAC BEST IN SCALE CAOALOG $700 POST PAID BOB HOLMAN PLANS PO BOX 741 SAN BERNARDINO CA 92402 909 595 3959 FAX 909 999 9307 tight take away vibration protection Check foam rubber protects receiver battery etc replace needed may want consider getting Strongbox LDM Industries offers excellent crash protection receiver airborne batteries Servo arms take quite stress load make sure arent cracked dont have enlarged holes Replace needed also like disconnect servo arms servo inspect shaft output splines Check antenna cracks rubs etc Minor problems wire covering can corrected placing small piece heatshrink tubing over bad spot Accidentally tugging antenna could have weakened wire solder connection receiver circuit board may want take receiver case apart check circuit board everything looks good can give entire system range check going fl route receiver antenna different manner remove canopy another piece helicopter may get accurate results Compare range check distance getting last season see its minimum recommended manufacturer radio does pass check start engine have qualified technician check out Gyro Check wiring connectors check proper servo movement radio turned flying As helicopter nose moved gently right left gyro should giving smooth commands tail rotor servo something doesnt look right take gyro case apart check see springs proper position weighted wheels spin freely electronic pickup clean small drop lightweight oil bearings may also helpful Engine Muffler Take off carburetor glow plug disassemble carburetor much possible check foreign matter dried fuel oil etc clean solvent relubricate engine has caked-on black oil residue can brought back near-new condition clean Z-Best engine cleaner careful Z-Best corrosive paint tabletops etc can probably come up checks suit particular helicopter list should get right track Once get started shouldnt take long entire helicopterunless find other problems owing items inadvertently omitted March Radio Control Soaring column Model Aviation apologizes inconvenience might have caused Preparation aerotow launch begins towline release mechanism Capture mechanism mounted near sailplane nose Left Tony Napoleons modified slight polyhedral Telemaster tow airplane sailplane after liftoff Elmira Aerotow 96 104 Model Aviation PTOR THROW AWAY YOUR COLLETS CHUCK & WRENCH USE OUR ADAPTOR & KEYLESS CHUCK IOTO 5/32 CAP ON ALL DREME POWER TOOLS INCLUDING 750 MINIMITE & EXIBLE SHAFT RUNS 100% TRUE & CONCENTRIC AT FULL REM NO 501 ADAPTOR ESS CHUCK SI 895 1050 395 DO NOT NEED ADAPTOR TO USE KEYLEBS CHUCK STEEL SAW AND ARBOR _________ HARDENED GROUND & POUSHED STEEL USED FOR CtJTRNG PLASTIC WOOD SOFT METALS tEXAN PLEXIGLASS & ETC AVAILABIE IN 006006 010012 014 016018 030023 025 028032 THICKNESS NO 502 R $600 1 OUT5/DE DLMETER /3 $076 Ok NO 503PXO14XII4SAW4600 OUR SAWS ONLY WORK WITH OUR ARBOR ABRASIVE CUT-OFF BLADES FIBERGLASS REINFORCED-RESISTS BREAKAGE-CUT STEEL BRASS COPPER ALUMINUM AND OTHER METALS ALL BLADES t/32 THICK WITH 1/4 HOLE SIZE NO PRICE fi7/3is7sI 2112 AB4 $125 11l12IAB2I100I 3ABS150 [jJjJ ABBOR 5030O SAWS AND CUT-OFF BLADES ONLY WORK WITH OUR ARBOR NO NEED FOR FLINT OR MATCHES MICRO64Y JUST PRESS THE PIEZO SELF-STARTING 7ch1I BUTTON FOR MICRO SIZE ADJUSTABLE SELF EI FLAME TI-IAT BURNS AT 2370 FOR UP TC STARTING F S OPERATES ONASTANDARO TORCH-REFILLABLE TANK FITS COMFORTABLY OF YOUR HAND AND IS MT770MADE OF HIGH IMPACT RUBBER WHICH Blow Torch ALLOWS FOR SAFE NON-SLIP GRIP ran bnisno $3500 SUPPLIED WITh CAN OF BUTANE MT771 Bularre 5 ox $600 CATALOG $300 WHEN ORDERING FF0 ADD $650 FREE WITH ORDER000 ADD $05t EASTERN TOOL & SUPPLY COORDERS 212-925-1006 149 GRAND ST NyC. NY 10013FAX 212-925-1610 Stilt WirePushrod Outer SereoCasing Glassed Fuse 0 Hole Fuselage String Loop Top VIeW Fuselage NoSeSnap LinkToWline Sailplane TOW Release Dave Garwood

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