Radio Control HEL IC OP TERS Dave Chesney SORRY ABOUT THAT Yes Im sorry missed terrific Helicopter Contests last year what about season Sure hope will give least contest whirl year Whether youre beginner expert enjoyment challenge cannot met other way still remember attending first Helicopter contest just two months after building first chopper No doubt judges 1976 NRCHA Nationals remember new records set hanger beginners attempted hover flights Records like judges squeeze behind chair through nearest exit Things have really changed since thing never seems change fact people really interested RC Heli copters will attend contest somewhere So beginners have written wondering find folks interested build ing flying RC choppers area get contest year youll find dcnt just sit sidelines get meet people ask questions Better still participate will never learn about RC choppers fly other contestants youll never get help advice about machine can contestsif ask help dare As said remember first contest will always grateful advice comments folks like Bill Curtis Grady Howard John Sim Walt Schoonard John Burkham unknown judges watched behind chairs around corners hangar Helibaby skeetered corner hangar other dont feel badly placing 31st out 32 beginners contestant 32 dropped out think could have last place because left meet knowing lot secrets would soon mean lots flying successes no trophies So fond memories behind convinced Glenn Willison drive 50 Model Aviation mob Harris oit slalom course Expert class 1982 Schluter Cup meet Washington DC Dave Davidson flies Kavan Jet Ranger Scale event Schlutor Cup meet photos Dave Chesney Stan Slum pilots Schiuter 50-105 through Mgure e Scale entries Schluter Cup meet Front Rear Burlesona 50-1 05 Hagens Kavan Jet Ranger Davidsons Jet Ranger Slums B0-1 05 Newhouses Alouette painted canopy solid color Another view Scale choppersnot 511 worm ensered meet some other Scale photo Dont get seasick looking Its aerial view presumably taken modelDave didnt say NCRCHA field layout Schluter Cup meet last September 11 12 Glenn may recall Cricket flier help occasionally Since Glenn doing pretty well figured needed contest exposure didnt see way agreed go along anyway As turned Out neither us flew contest both us grand time hope some photos narrative will convey little pleasure excitement invitation Joe Lawrence John Bur leson National Capitol Radio Control Heli copter Association NCRCHA departed Greensboro long drive Washington DC John made arrangements arrival Holiday Inn Capitol due late departure rolled up gate contest site 400 am slept Toyota instead about sunup guards opened gate Goddard Space Center Antenna Test Grounds flying site nestled between two large towers used testing mi crowave other specialty antenna systems site provided NASA Goddard Model Airplane Club Glenn looked around tried sleep shake off bad cold sleep didnt last since Early-Bird Burleson showed up shortly after entry test new Mini-Boy wasnt long before contest workers began appear open field soon Helicopter task locations end other As can see small field plenty separation allowed between task site Walt Schoonard put final touches area registration began time decided would fly contest would take photos sleep instead cold really wiped out Twenty-eight contestants did register eight Beginner class 12 Novice eight Expert class total six Scale Schluter Cup contest format devised Walt Schoonard also cosponsors Schluter Cup meets host clubs such NCRCHA Continued page 128 rat NORTHERN CALIFORNIAS LARGESTI IDISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI U ,/UIO\weII FUEL I New high film strength lubricantU increased power engine lifeI ghest ouclily ingredients Deteaction cut varnish1 iiI U II IU II II II II II I _______USE YOURI I7I II HOURS Monday thru weonescay 930-630 Thursday & Friday YJu-0UU L. - m day936ooSunday 120000- - April 1983 51 Burlesons Mini-Boy Bottle-Tip event Joe Lawrence lands oil platform Davidsons Super Mantis hooks hoop Everyones winner Schluter Cup meet Lu Lawrence won something nice being con test helper Maybe shell back again THE flOW POWRTOW WINCH ZIP & LONGER BATTERY LIFE Power size sailplane current draw -kiting & manual drum brakes adjustable speed chute -a round toot switch 115 lb braided line use iith RUTIEVEM launch-a-minute flights end line shagging delays line crossings drag tree operation tangles heavy-duty cables clips braided 30 lb line ribbon hand switch line guides ball bearing swivels mbAUDAVE sysTEms COEPOWAIION ow wOOD LAI4EMALVEINPA193S5 215444-0692 Write call information FAIIFormula airplane can also flown sport airplane desire present day Pylon Racing planes very stable very easy fly fact think will fly better sport planes Try oneyou just might like Now before go further want make clear am no way trying make Formula look bad As far am concerned premier Racing event would give up fly other event am just using comparison also say wouldnt also fly some FAI get going again few local contests FAI 1982 What going 1983 Someone has get ball rolling again Come gangthey have done everything asked ball court now Oh way dont think FAI fast enough flying l20s now write someone may break teens Heres something would like pass received Mr Z Mama Dear Friends would like invite cordially either see directly compete 6th Grand Prix Modela Trophy going held Melnik CSSR June 10-12 1983 inter national F3D category will flown under new FAI mles accepted ClAM December 1980 Grand Prix Modela really big contest very popular among RC enthusiasts attendance over 2000 spectators usually exception airfield beside Melnik roughly 35 km Prague direc non Nord very nicely placed especially 128 Model Aviation F3D purposes airfield going used F3D European Championships next year accommodation possibilities restaurant services very good Melnik hesitate write detailed infonnation following address MODELA Attn Mr Z Malina Holeckova 9 15000 Praha 5 Czecho slovakia Czechoslovakian RC modelers organizing committee Grand Prix Modela looking forward seeing Melnik beginning June 1983 will welcome traditional hospitality sure will enjoy GRAND PRLX MODELA Organizing Committee time read wont have much time get ready go race what about next year Pylon Racing has brought friends over United States wife have done lot traveling US FAI can expand world year just after Christmas lot people migrate South Maybe just tired snow want break whatever reason lot end up going Tan gerine Intemational year saw 23 entries Formula 24 entries Quarter Midget Dennis 0 Brian CD Pylon Racing year Dennis said years weather greatest between raindrops fog some pretty good races Heres fliers finished Formula 11 Brian Richmond0—l 130 Fast Time 2 Bob Brogdone 3 Bill Williamson* 4 Gail Jacobson 5 Greg Doe 6 Rex Knepper 7 Art Arro 8 CURTISS WA Offered Two Sices Kiorta 60 Plan Drawings & Partial Kits Quarter Scale Kioritz type Engine 94% Span Quarter Scale Plan Set $3000 5 Sheets Opposite Wing View $1200 2 Sheets Oar 2 Scale Plan Set 51 5002 Sheets Opposite Wing View add 5775 2 Scale Far 60 Engines 63 Span 980 Sq are ot ildino Dave Keats 9 Irwin Funderburk 10 John Gore Note *Determsned fly-off Quarter Midget fliers finished thus Jim Bartels2 Gail Jacobson* 3 Dave Keats* 4 Rod Gier 5 Buddy Roosl252 Fast Time 6 Paul Schattauer 7 Greg Doe 8 Bob Schuster 9 Dave Latsha 10 SW Richmond Note *De termined fly-off Sounds like Orlando FL place to bring new year Maybe will see December See next month Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe 7X 77302 RC Helicopters/Chesney Continued page 51 Contest tasks require no translational flight since case contestants lot hover practice will usually better us blast off fly aerobatics illustrate point fipd LA Simpson perfect example since L yet tried forward flight fact could barely hover Helicopter just year before Expert-class win subject LA fellow Tarheel found approach leaming fly example just much good discipline contest flying can think LA must have attended contests East Coast since first saw attempts hover Stateaville NC Schluter Cup 1981 contest experience plus lot long distance phone calls Walt Schoonard set-up flying advice have accounted abilities clearly de served win way two months later LA finally tried forward flight $3OOi plus shipping vera strans Aner 23 lbs Fult 510 4100 pans trrS2500 Other napetl giuct-ecule plane tall nine 5 P119 0usd KiotitO$2800 108 Fnsn Mosquito oudr$2400 80 Frn5fl Mesquite 4090 Fear-end81700 854 cash chsCk macsnPlanssntnllOd tJP5POST 04 telPAID toreigr orders Odd 45% 4 raajldesiOd sand Iage nasa tar hroOhu5S ranbarnutt plans sttars55 T7rGLOW lireball PLUGS NEW IMPROVED High Performance Giow Element Blow Proof Seal Six Typos 3 Heat Ranges Longer Life Only $120 Swanson- Associates PO Boxl5l ~ Since 1948 Wayne NJ 07470 Again pilots prepared themselves machines lots hover maneuvers did best photos show few interesting tasks Keep mind Begin ner Novice pilots could follow behind machines Experts stand spot interesting followers Novice flier Sam Newhouse body English facial expressions seemed have great sig nificance Kavan Alouette Sam just 10 points third place Novice beaten Pat Carletto wish everyone could see video tapes Sam Kavan Perhaps might find interesting Sam did Helicopter flying practice New York City roof top Glad didnt follow chopper too closely Another contestant found interesting very helpful Stan Blum Stan seen photos wearing winged hat trademark sides winning second place Novice also found time practicemedicine attend contest cold sure helped have ear nose throat specialist among contestants Thanks Stan keep Kalt flying Attention Contest Directors John Burleson too good perennial Novice Watch out man absolutely beautiful workman ship Seriously John Burleson won welldeserved first place Novice class flying Mini-Boy brought home second place Scale Schiuter A5350 Scale machine flying excellent building superb Horace Hagen attended meet old faithful Kavan Jet Ranger served double duty Expert class Scale Horace seemed slight disadvantage other Expert fliers flying large Helicopter made up first place Scale Schluter Cup results four rounds flying Beginner Class Dean Doody260 2 Dew Eng200 3 Herbert Goldbergl50 Todd Pfister120 Bob Barone50 Mike Robins30 Dick Hutchings20 John Sproulfi Novice Class 1 John Burleson940 2 Stan Blum880 3 Pat Carletto810 Sam Newhouse800 Dave Davison720 Tom Unger590 Dick Slutz550 Ron King430 Dick Walter140 Glen ScillianlO Paul AhnertO Gary Quiring0 Expert Class L Simpson1640 2 Tom Knerr1620 3 Joe Lawrence1570 Bob Harris1530 Tim Schoonard1410 Horace Hagen1360 Faye Peoples1040 Harry Lodovico580 wish room photos column since lots flying action dur ing two-day meetmuch could convey such short column few photos Looking score sheets fliers evenly matched class except perhaps Burleson some tasks diffi cult impossible although water lift close think since contestants chose try tasks class Joe Lawrence NCRCHA NASA Goddard Model Airplane Club Walt Schoonard Schluter USA really went out make fun weekend steak dinner Satur day night topped off terrific first day Dick Slutz won door prize glass replica Heli-Boy donated Bob Harris NASA glassblower extra ordinaire NCRCHA video tapes days flying plus other video tapes contests past shown course plenty Helicopter talk too Im sure what NCRCHA has planned next year Ill Special thanks Glenn Dick Ann Hutchings invited us stay name Saturday night Joe Lawrence John Burleson Bob Harris NCRCHA 24 volunteers hosted 28 contestants grand style Theres also very special thanks NCRCHA contestants Walt Tim Schoonard look forward return some new faces 1983 Watch dates Competition Newsletter section Other Sehluter Cup contests held around country have sponsored Walt Sc hoonard Schluter USA Ive several Ive seen beginners get expert help Walt others time contests worthy support attendance like said want help asking Get out See next month Dave Chesney PO Box 16612 Greensboro NC 27406 Repeat That/Hux Continued oaoe 57 use oil painting frame pieces select other wood rigid will warp under pressure stretched fab nc corners frame must strong enough prevent twisting direction Author strongly suggests using oil canvas frames d e very strong cor ners Photo 2 Cut piece silk fabric approxi mately six inches larger frame De grease fabric washing trisodium phosphate available Calgonite dish washer powder Calgonite best soap powder use because has rinse agent separate container used process using soap built-in rinse agent can keep un wanted chemical off finished screen Stir approximately two tablespoonfuls powder cup hot water until fully dissolved pour contents cup bowl warm water large enough submerge fabric pour undissolved particles may bottom cup Wash fabric thoroughly rinse thoroughly plain water Repeat rinse number times Any residue soap will prevent blue film bonding fabric Photo 3 Spread wet fabric smoothly over wood frame fabric should re main wet re-wet necessary until staple attachment completed Use heavy-duty staple gun 3/s-in staples use household-type paper stapler staples applied alternating 45-degree gle Staples should run parallel edge frame Usually staples driven two inches angled direction followed staples driven between first staples other anglecreating zig-zag pattern improves grip staples fabric prevents tearing goal stretch fabric very tightly out tearing loosely-stretched screen will cause damage blue film later Drive first staple center longest sides Grip fabric end same side pull tightly against Continued page 132 April 1983 129 Its FCS-4 Radio Designed Canadian governments target drone program approved US Armed Forces Training Command Full Command Systems has now brought cut ting edge Radio Control technology hobbiest ____________________ service parts available past manu factured EK Logitrol radios including Logitrol manufactured Cirrus Tower Hobby Lobby radios N 1 1995 wIth large linear servos 2995 small rotary servos -U FCS-4 Four Channel Radio Wider body ends aching shouldermuscles Angled easier monitering battery charge Designed easily accept new frequencies Servo reversing simply reversing plug Adjustable stick tension Inexpensive replacement servos 45OmAH battery pack 600mAH h 1200mAH extra Expandt Full Command Systems509 487-2122 908 E Rosewood Spokane WA 99207
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/04
Page Numbers: 50, 51, 128, 129
Radio Control HEL IC OP TERS Dave Chesney SORRY ABOUT THAT Yes Im sorry missed terrific Helicopter Contests last year what about season Sure hope will give least contest whirl year Whether youre beginner expert enjoyment challenge cannot met other way still remember attending first Helicopter contest just two months after building first chopper No doubt judges 1976 NRCHA Nationals remember new records set hanger beginners attempted hover flights Records like judges squeeze behind chair through nearest exit Things have really changed since thing never seems change fact people really interested RC Heli copters will attend contest somewhere So beginners have written wondering find folks interested build ing flying RC choppers area get contest year youll find dcnt just sit sidelines get meet people ask questions Better still participate will never learn about RC choppers fly other contestants youll never get help advice about machine can contestsif ask help dare As said remember first contest will always grateful advice comments folks like Bill Curtis Grady Howard John Sim Walt Schoonard John Burkham unknown judges watched behind chairs around corners hangar Helibaby skeetered corner hangar other dont feel badly placing 31st out 32 beginners contestant 32 dropped out think could have last place because left meet knowing lot secrets would soon mean lots flying successes no trophies So fond memories behind convinced Glenn Willison drive 50 Model Aviation mob Harris oit slalom course Expert class 1982 Schluter Cup meet Washington DC Dave Davidson flies Kavan Jet Ranger Scale event Schlutor Cup meet photos Dave Chesney Stan Slum pilots Schiuter 50-105 through Mgure e Scale entries Schluter Cup meet Front Rear Burlesona 50-1 05 Hagens Kavan Jet Ranger Davidsons Jet Ranger Slums B0-1 05 Newhouses Alouette painted canopy solid color Another view Scale choppersnot 511 worm ensered meet some other Scale photo Dont get seasick looking Its aerial view presumably taken modelDave didnt say NCRCHA field layout Schluter Cup meet last September 11 12 Glenn may recall Cricket flier help occasionally Since Glenn doing pretty well figured needed contest exposure didnt see way agreed go along anyway As turned Out neither us flew contest both us grand time hope some photos narrative will convey little pleasure excitement invitation Joe Lawrence John Bur leson National Capitol Radio Control Heli copter Association NCRCHA departed Greensboro long drive Washington DC John made arrangements arrival Holiday Inn Capitol due late departure rolled up gate contest site 400 am slept Toyota instead about sunup guards opened gate Goddard Space Center Antenna Test Grounds flying site nestled between two large towers used testing mi crowave other specialty antenna systems site provided NASA Goddard Model Airplane Club Glenn looked around tried sleep shake off bad cold sleep didnt last since Early-Bird Burleson showed up shortly after entry test new Mini-Boy wasnt long before contest workers began appear open field soon Helicopter task locations end other As can see small field plenty separation allowed between task site Walt Schoonard put final touches area registration began time decided would fly contest would take photos sleep instead cold really wiped out Twenty-eight contestants did register eight Beginner class 12 Novice eight Expert class total six Scale Schluter Cup contest format devised Walt Schoonard also cosponsors Schluter Cup meets host clubs such NCRCHA Continued page 128 rat NORTHERN CALIFORNIAS LARGESTI IDISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI U ,/UIO\weII FUEL I New high film strength lubricantU increased power engine lifeI ghest ouclily ingredients Deteaction cut varnish1 iiI U II IU II II II II II I _______USE YOURI I7I II HOURS Monday thru weonescay 930-630 Thursday & Friday YJu-0UU L. - m day936ooSunday 120000- - April 1983 51 Burlesons Mini-Boy Bottle-Tip event Joe Lawrence lands oil platform Davidsons Super Mantis hooks hoop Everyones winner Schluter Cup meet Lu Lawrence won something nice being con test helper Maybe shell back again THE flOW POWRTOW WINCH ZIP & LONGER BATTERY LIFE Power size sailplane current draw -kiting & manual drum brakes adjustable speed chute -a round toot switch 115 lb braided line use iith RUTIEVEM launch-a-minute flights end line shagging delays line crossings drag tree operation tangles heavy-duty cables clips braided 30 lb line ribbon hand switch line guides ball bearing swivels mbAUDAVE sysTEms COEPOWAIION ow wOOD LAI4EMALVEINPA193S5 215444-0692 Write call information FAIIFormula airplane can also flown sport airplane desire present day Pylon Racing planes very stable very easy fly fact think will fly better sport planes Try oneyou just might like Now before go further want make clear am no way trying make Formula look bad As far am concerned premier Racing event would give up fly other event am just using comparison also say wouldnt also fly some FAI get going again few local contests FAI 1982 What going 1983 Someone has get ball rolling again Come gangthey have done everything asked ball court now Oh way dont think FAI fast enough flying l20s now write someone may break teens Heres something would like pass received Mr Z Mama Dear Friends would like invite cordially either see directly compete 6th Grand Prix Modela Trophy going held Melnik CSSR June 10-12 1983 inter national F3D category will flown under new FAI mles accepted ClAM December 1980 Grand Prix Modela really big contest very popular among RC enthusiasts attendance over 2000 spectators usually exception airfield beside Melnik roughly 35 km Prague direc non Nord very nicely placed especially 128 Model Aviation F3D purposes airfield going used F3D European Championships next year accommodation possibilities restaurant services very good Melnik hesitate write detailed infonnation following address MODELA Attn Mr Z Malina Holeckova 9 15000 Praha 5 Czecho slovakia Czechoslovakian RC modelers organizing committee Grand Prix Modela looking forward seeing Melnik beginning June 1983 will welcome traditional hospitality sure will enjoy GRAND PRLX MODELA Organizing Committee time read wont have much time get ready go race what about next year Pylon Racing has brought friends over United States wife have done lot traveling US FAI can expand world year just after Christmas lot people migrate South Maybe just tired snow want break whatever reason lot end up going Tan gerine Intemational year saw 23 entries Formula 24 entries Quarter Midget Dennis 0 Brian CD Pylon Racing year Dennis said years weather greatest between raindrops fog some pretty good races Heres fliers finished Formula 11 Brian Richmond0—l 130 Fast Time 2 Bob Brogdone 3 Bill Williamson* 4 Gail Jacobson 5 Greg Doe 6 Rex Knepper 7 Art Arro 8 CURTISS WA Offered Two Sices Kiorta 60 Plan Drawings & Partial Kits Quarter Scale Kioritz type Engine 94% Span Quarter Scale Plan Set $3000 5 Sheets Opposite Wing View $1200 2 Sheets Oar 2 Scale Plan Set 51 5002 Sheets Opposite Wing View add 5775 2 Scale Far 60 Engines 63 Span 980 Sq are ot ildino Dave Keats 9 Irwin Funderburk 10 John Gore Note *Determsned fly-off Quarter Midget fliers finished thus Jim Bartels2 Gail Jacobson* 3 Dave Keats* 4 Rod Gier 5 Buddy Roosl252 Fast Time 6 Paul Schattauer 7 Greg Doe 8 Bob Schuster 9 Dave Latsha 10 SW Richmond Note *De termined fly-off Sounds like Orlando FL place to bring new year Maybe will see December See next month Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe 7X 77302 RC Helicopters/Chesney Continued page 51 Contest tasks require no translational flight since case contestants lot hover practice will usually better us blast off fly aerobatics illustrate point fipd LA Simpson perfect example since L yet tried forward flight fact could barely hover Helicopter just year before Expert-class win subject LA fellow Tarheel found approach leaming fly example just much good discipline contest flying can think LA must have attended contests East Coast since first saw attempts hover Stateaville NC Schluter Cup 1981 contest experience plus lot long distance phone calls Walt Schoonard set-up flying advice have accounted abilities clearly de served win way two months later LA finally tried forward flight $3OOi plus shipping vera strans Aner 23 lbs Fult 510 4100 pans trrS2500 Other napetl giuct-ecule plane tall nine 5 P119 0usd KiotitO$2800 108 Fnsn Mosquito oudr$2400 80 Frn5fl Mesquite 4090 Fear-end81700 854 cash chsCk macsnPlanssntnllOd tJP5POST 04 telPAID toreigr orders Odd 45% 4 raajldesiOd sand Iage nasa tar hroOhu5S ranbarnutt plans sttars55 T7rGLOW lireball PLUGS NEW IMPROVED High Performance Giow Element Blow Proof Seal Six Typos 3 Heat Ranges Longer Life Only $120 Swanson- Associates PO Boxl5l ~ Since 1948 Wayne NJ 07470 Again pilots prepared themselves machines lots hover maneuvers did best photos show few interesting tasks Keep mind Begin ner Novice pilots could follow behind machines Experts stand spot interesting followers Novice flier Sam Newhouse body English facial expressions seemed have great sig nificance Kavan Alouette Sam just 10 points third place Novice beaten Pat Carletto wish everyone could see video tapes Sam Kavan Perhaps might find interesting Sam did Helicopter flying practice New York City roof top Glad didnt follow chopper too closely Another contestant found interesting very helpful Stan Blum Stan seen photos wearing winged hat trademark sides winning second place Novice also found time practicemedicine attend contest cold sure helped have ear nose throat specialist among contestants Thanks Stan keep Kalt flying Attention Contest Directors John Burleson too good perennial Novice Watch out man absolutely beautiful workman ship Seriously John Burleson won welldeserved first place Novice class flying Mini-Boy brought home second place Scale Schiuter A5350 Scale machine flying excellent building superb Horace Hagen attended meet old faithful Kavan Jet Ranger served double duty Expert class Scale Horace seemed slight disadvantage other Expert fliers flying large Helicopter made up first place Scale Schluter Cup results four rounds flying Beginner Class Dean Doody260 2 Dew Eng200 3 Herbert Goldbergl50 Todd Pfister120 Bob Barone50 Mike Robins30 Dick Hutchings20 John Sproulfi Novice Class 1 John Burleson940 2 Stan Blum880 3 Pat Carletto810 Sam Newhouse800 Dave Davison720 Tom Unger590 Dick Slutz550 Ron King430 Dick Walter140 Glen ScillianlO Paul AhnertO Gary Quiring0 Expert Class L Simpson1640 2 Tom Knerr1620 3 Joe Lawrence1570 Bob Harris1530 Tim Schoonard1410 Horace Hagen1360 Faye Peoples1040 Harry Lodovico580 wish room photos column since lots flying action dur ing two-day meetmuch could convey such short column few photos Looking score sheets fliers evenly matched class except perhaps Burleson some tasks diffi cult impossible although water lift close think since contestants chose try tasks class Joe Lawrence NCRCHA NASA Goddard Model Airplane Club Walt Schoonard Schluter USA really went out make fun weekend steak dinner Satur day night topped off terrific first day Dick Slutz won door prize glass replica Heli-Boy donated Bob Harris NASA glassblower extra ordinaire NCRCHA video tapes days flying plus other video tapes contests past shown course plenty Helicopter talk too Im sure what NCRCHA has planned next year Ill Special thanks Glenn Dick Ann Hutchings invited us stay name Saturday night Joe Lawrence John Burleson Bob Harris NCRCHA 24 volunteers hosted 28 contestants grand style Theres also very special thanks NCRCHA contestants Walt Tim Schoonard look forward return some new faces 1983 Watch dates Competition Newsletter section Other Sehluter Cup contests held around country have sponsored Walt Sc hoonard Schluter USA Ive several Ive seen beginners get expert help Walt others time contests worthy support attendance like said want help asking Get out See next month Dave Chesney PO Box 16612 Greensboro NC 27406 Repeat That/Hux Continued oaoe 57 use oil painting frame pieces select other wood rigid will warp under pressure stretched fab nc corners frame must strong enough prevent twisting direction Author strongly suggests using oil canvas frames d e very strong cor ners Photo 2 Cut piece silk fabric approxi mately six inches larger frame De grease fabric washing trisodium phosphate available Calgonite dish washer powder Calgonite best soap powder use because has rinse agent separate container used process using soap built-in rinse agent can keep un wanted chemical off finished screen Stir approximately two tablespoonfuls powder cup hot water until fully dissolved pour contents cup bowl warm water large enough submerge fabric pour undissolved particles may bottom cup Wash fabric thoroughly rinse thoroughly plain water Repeat rinse number times Any residue soap will prevent blue film bonding fabric Photo 3 Spread wet fabric smoothly over wood frame fabric should re main wet re-wet necessary until staple attachment completed Use heavy-duty staple gun 3/s-in staples use household-type paper stapler staples applied alternating 45-degree gle Staples should run parallel edge frame Usually staples driven two inches angled direction followed staples driven between first staples other anglecreating zig-zag pattern improves grip staples fabric prevents tearing goal stretch fabric very tightly out tearing loosely-stretched screen will cause damage blue film later Drive first staple center longest sides Grip fabric end same side pull tightly against Continued page 132 April 1983 129 Its FCS-4 Radio Designed Canadian governments target drone program approved US Armed Forces Training Command Full Command Systems has now brought cut ting edge Radio Control technology hobbiest ____________________ service parts available past manu factured EK Logitrol radios including Logitrol manufactured Cirrus Tower Hobby Lobby radios N 1 1995 wIth large linear servos 2995 small rotary servos -U FCS-4 Four Channel Radio Wider body ends aching shouldermuscles Angled easier monitering battery charge Designed easily accept new frequencies Servo reversing simply reversing plug Adjustable stick tension Inexpensive replacement servos 45OmAH battery pack 600mAH h 1200mAH extra Expandt Full Command Systems509 487-2122 908 E Rosewood Spokane WA 99207
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/04
Page Numbers: 50, 51, 128, 129
Radio Control HEL IC OP TERS Dave Chesney SORRY ABOUT THAT Yes Im sorry missed terrific Helicopter Contests last year what about season Sure hope will give least contest whirl year Whether youre beginner expert enjoyment challenge cannot met other way still remember attending first Helicopter contest just two months after building first chopper No doubt judges 1976 NRCHA Nationals remember new records set hanger beginners attempted hover flights Records like judges squeeze behind chair through nearest exit Things have really changed since thing never seems change fact people really interested RC Heli copters will attend contest somewhere So beginners have written wondering find folks interested build ing flying RC choppers area get contest year youll find dcnt just sit sidelines get meet people ask questions Better still participate will never learn about RC choppers fly other contestants youll never get help advice about machine can contestsif ask help dare As said remember first contest will always grateful advice comments folks like Bill Curtis Grady Howard John Sim Walt Schoonard John Burkham unknown judges watched behind chairs around corners hangar Helibaby skeetered corner hangar other dont feel badly placing 31st out 32 beginners contestant 32 dropped out think could have last place because left meet knowing lot secrets would soon mean lots flying successes no trophies So fond memories behind convinced Glenn Willison drive 50 Model Aviation mob Harris oit slalom course Expert class 1982 Schluter Cup meet Washington DC Dave Davidson flies Kavan Jet Ranger Scale event Schlutor Cup meet photos Dave Chesney Stan Slum pilots Schiuter 50-105 through Mgure e Scale entries Schluter Cup meet Front Rear Burlesona 50-1 05 Hagens Kavan Jet Ranger Davidsons Jet Ranger Slums B0-1 05 Newhouses Alouette painted canopy solid color Another view Scale choppersnot 511 worm ensered meet some other Scale photo Dont get seasick looking Its aerial view presumably taken modelDave didnt say NCRCHA field layout Schluter Cup meet last September 11 12 Glenn may recall Cricket flier help occasionally Since Glenn doing pretty well figured needed contest exposure didnt see way agreed go along anyway As turned Out neither us flew contest both us grand time hope some photos narrative will convey little pleasure excitement invitation Joe Lawrence John Bur leson National Capitol Radio Control Heli copter Association NCRCHA departed Greensboro long drive Washington DC John made arrangements arrival Holiday Inn Capitol due late departure rolled up gate contest site 400 am slept Toyota instead about sunup guards opened gate Goddard Space Center Antenna Test Grounds flying site nestled between two large towers used testing mi crowave other specialty antenna systems site provided NASA Goddard Model Airplane Club Glenn looked around tried sleep shake off bad cold sleep didnt last since Early-Bird Burleson showed up shortly after entry test new Mini-Boy wasnt long before contest workers began appear open field soon Helicopter task locations end other As can see small field plenty separation allowed between task site Walt Schoonard put final touches area registration began time decided would fly contest would take photos sleep instead cold really wiped out Twenty-eight contestants did register eight Beginner class 12 Novice eight Expert class total six Scale Schluter Cup contest format devised Walt Schoonard also cosponsors Schluter Cup meets host clubs such NCRCHA Continued page 128 rat NORTHERN CALIFORNIAS LARGESTI IDISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI U ,/UIO\weII FUEL I New high film strength lubricantU increased power engine lifeI ghest ouclily ingredients Deteaction cut varnish1 iiI U II IU II II II II II I _______USE YOURI I7I II HOURS Monday thru weonescay 930-630 Thursday & Friday YJu-0UU L. - m day936ooSunday 120000- - April 1983 51 Burlesons Mini-Boy Bottle-Tip event Joe Lawrence lands oil platform Davidsons Super Mantis hooks hoop Everyones winner Schluter Cup meet Lu Lawrence won something nice being con test helper Maybe shell back again THE flOW POWRTOW WINCH ZIP & LONGER BATTERY LIFE Power size sailplane current draw -kiting & manual drum brakes adjustable speed chute -a round toot switch 115 lb braided line use iith RUTIEVEM launch-a-minute flights end line shagging delays line crossings drag tree operation tangles heavy-duty cables clips braided 30 lb line ribbon hand switch line guides ball bearing swivels mbAUDAVE sysTEms COEPOWAIION ow wOOD LAI4EMALVEINPA193S5 215444-0692 Write call information FAIIFormula airplane can also flown sport airplane desire present day Pylon Racing planes very stable very easy fly fact think will fly better sport planes Try oneyou just might like Now before go further want make clear am no way trying make Formula look bad As far am concerned premier Racing event would give up fly other event am just using comparison also say wouldnt also fly some FAI get going again few local contests FAI 1982 What going 1983 Someone has get ball rolling again Come gangthey have done everything asked ball court now Oh way dont think FAI fast enough flying l20s now write someone may break teens Heres something would like pass received Mr Z Mama Dear Friends would like invite cordially either see directly compete 6th Grand Prix Modela Trophy going held Melnik CSSR June 10-12 1983 inter national F3D category will flown under new FAI mles accepted ClAM December 1980 Grand Prix Modela really big contest very popular among RC enthusiasts attendance over 2000 spectators usually exception airfield beside Melnik roughly 35 km Prague direc non Nord very nicely placed especially 128 Model Aviation F3D purposes airfield going used F3D European Championships next year accommodation possibilities restaurant services very good Melnik hesitate write detailed infonnation following address MODELA Attn Mr Z Malina Holeckova 9 15000 Praha 5 Czecho slovakia Czechoslovakian RC modelers organizing committee Grand Prix Modela looking forward seeing Melnik beginning June 1983 will welcome traditional hospitality sure will enjoy GRAND PRLX MODELA Organizing Committee time read wont have much time get ready go race what about next year Pylon Racing has brought friends over United States wife have done lot traveling US FAI can expand world year just after Christmas lot people migrate South Maybe just tired snow want break whatever reason lot end up going Tan gerine Intemational year saw 23 entries Formula 24 entries Quarter Midget Dennis 0 Brian CD Pylon Racing year Dennis said years weather greatest between raindrops fog some pretty good races Heres fliers finished Formula 11 Brian Richmond0—l 130 Fast Time 2 Bob Brogdone 3 Bill Williamson* 4 Gail Jacobson 5 Greg Doe 6 Rex Knepper 7 Art Arro 8 CURTISS WA Offered Two Sices Kiorta 60 Plan Drawings & Partial Kits Quarter Scale Kioritz type Engine 94% Span Quarter Scale Plan Set $3000 5 Sheets Opposite Wing View $1200 2 Sheets Oar 2 Scale Plan Set 51 5002 Sheets Opposite Wing View add 5775 2 Scale Far 60 Engines 63 Span 980 Sq are ot ildino Dave Keats 9 Irwin Funderburk 10 John Gore Note *Determsned fly-off Quarter Midget fliers finished thus Jim Bartels2 Gail Jacobson* 3 Dave Keats* 4 Rod Gier 5 Buddy Roosl252 Fast Time 6 Paul Schattauer 7 Greg Doe 8 Bob Schuster 9 Dave Latsha 10 SW Richmond Note *De termined fly-off Sounds like Orlando FL place to bring new year Maybe will see December See next month Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe 7X 77302 RC Helicopters/Chesney Continued page 51 Contest tasks require no translational flight since case contestants lot hover practice will usually better us blast off fly aerobatics illustrate point fipd LA Simpson perfect example since L yet tried forward flight fact could barely hover Helicopter just year before Expert-class win subject LA fellow Tarheel found approach leaming fly example just much good discipline contest flying can think LA must have attended contests East Coast since first saw attempts hover Stateaville NC Schluter Cup 1981 contest experience plus lot long distance phone calls Walt Schoonard set-up flying advice have accounted abilities clearly de served win way two months later LA finally tried forward flight $3OOi plus shipping vera strans Aner 23 lbs Fult 510 4100 pans trrS2500 Other napetl giuct-ecule plane tall nine 5 P119 0usd KiotitO$2800 108 Fnsn Mosquito oudr$2400 80 Frn5fl Mesquite 4090 Fear-end81700 854 cash chsCk macsnPlanssntnllOd tJP5POST 04 telPAID toreigr orders Odd 45% 4 raajldesiOd sand Iage nasa tar hroOhu5S ranbarnutt plans sttars55 T7rGLOW lireball PLUGS NEW IMPROVED High Performance Giow Element Blow Proof Seal Six Typos 3 Heat Ranges Longer Life Only $120 Swanson- Associates PO Boxl5l ~ Since 1948 Wayne NJ 07470 Again pilots prepared themselves machines lots hover maneuvers did best photos show few interesting tasks Keep mind Begin ner Novice pilots could follow behind machines Experts stand spot interesting followers Novice flier Sam Newhouse body English facial expressions seemed have great sig nificance Kavan Alouette Sam just 10 points third place Novice beaten Pat Carletto wish everyone could see video tapes Sam Kavan Perhaps might find interesting Sam did Helicopter flying practice New York City roof top Glad didnt follow chopper too closely Another contestant found interesting very helpful Stan Blum Stan seen photos wearing winged hat trademark sides winning second place Novice also found time practicemedicine attend contest cold sure helped have ear nose throat specialist among contestants Thanks Stan keep Kalt flying Attention Contest Directors John Burleson too good perennial Novice Watch out man absolutely beautiful workman ship Seriously John Burleson won welldeserved first place Novice class flying Mini-Boy brought home second place Scale Schiuter A5350 Scale machine flying excellent building superb Horace Hagen attended meet old faithful Kavan Jet Ranger served double duty Expert class Scale Horace seemed slight disadvantage other Expert fliers flying large Helicopter made up first place Scale Schluter Cup results four rounds flying Beginner Class Dean Doody260 2 Dew Eng200 3 Herbert Goldbergl50 Todd Pfister120 Bob Barone50 Mike Robins30 Dick Hutchings20 John Sproulfi Novice Class 1 John Burleson940 2 Stan Blum880 3 Pat Carletto810 Sam Newhouse800 Dave Davison720 Tom Unger590 Dick Slutz550 Ron King430 Dick Walter140 Glen ScillianlO Paul AhnertO Gary Quiring0 Expert Class L Simpson1640 2 Tom Knerr1620 3 Joe Lawrence1570 Bob Harris1530 Tim Schoonard1410 Horace Hagen1360 Faye Peoples1040 Harry Lodovico580 wish room photos column since lots flying action dur ing two-day meetmuch could convey such short column few photos Looking score sheets fliers evenly matched class except perhaps Burleson some tasks diffi cult impossible although water lift close think since contestants chose try tasks class Joe Lawrence NCRCHA NASA Goddard Model Airplane Club Walt Schoonard Schluter USA really went out make fun weekend steak dinner Satur day night topped off terrific first day Dick Slutz won door prize glass replica Heli-Boy donated Bob Harris NASA glassblower extra ordinaire NCRCHA video tapes days flying plus other video tapes contests past shown course plenty Helicopter talk too Im sure what NCRCHA has planned next year Ill Special thanks Glenn Dick Ann Hutchings invited us stay name Saturday night Joe Lawrence John Burleson Bob Harris NCRCHA 24 volunteers hosted 28 contestants grand style Theres also very special thanks NCRCHA contestants Walt Tim Schoonard look forward return some new faces 1983 Watch dates Competition Newsletter section Other Sehluter Cup contests held around country have sponsored Walt Sc hoonard Schluter USA Ive several Ive seen beginners get expert help Walt others time contests worthy support attendance like said want help asking Get out See next month Dave Chesney PO Box 16612 Greensboro NC 27406 Repeat That/Hux Continued oaoe 57 use oil painting frame pieces select other wood rigid will warp under pressure stretched fab nc corners frame must strong enough prevent twisting direction Author strongly suggests using oil canvas frames d e very strong cor ners Photo 2 Cut piece silk fabric approxi mately six inches larger frame De grease fabric washing trisodium phosphate available Calgonite dish washer powder Calgonite best soap powder use because has rinse agent separate container used process using soap built-in rinse agent can keep un wanted chemical off finished screen Stir approximately two tablespoonfuls powder cup hot water until fully dissolved pour contents cup bowl warm water large enough submerge fabric pour undissolved particles may bottom cup Wash fabric thoroughly rinse thoroughly plain water Repeat rinse number times Any residue soap will prevent blue film bonding fabric Photo 3 Spread wet fabric smoothly over wood frame fabric should re main wet re-wet necessary until staple attachment completed Use heavy-duty staple gun 3/s-in staples use household-type paper stapler staples applied alternating 45-degree gle Staples should run parallel edge frame Usually staples driven two inches angled direction followed staples driven between first staples other anglecreating zig-zag pattern improves grip staples fabric prevents tearing goal stretch fabric very tightly out tearing loosely-stretched screen will cause damage blue film later Drive first staple center longest sides Grip fabric end same side pull tightly against Continued page 132 April 1983 129 Its FCS-4 Radio Designed Canadian governments target drone program approved US Armed Forces Training Command Full Command Systems has now brought cut ting edge Radio Control technology hobbiest ____________________ service parts available past manu factured EK Logitrol radios including Logitrol manufactured Cirrus Tower Hobby Lobby radios N 1 1995 wIth large linear servos 2995 small rotary servos -U FCS-4 Four Channel Radio Wider body ends aching shouldermuscles Angled easier monitering battery charge Designed easily accept new frequencies Servo reversing simply reversing plug Adjustable stick tension Inexpensive replacement servos 45OmAH battery pack 600mAH h 1200mAH extra Expandt Full Command Systems509 487-2122 908 E Rosewood Spokane WA 99207
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/04
Page Numbers: 50, 51, 128, 129
Radio Control HEL IC OP TERS Dave Chesney SORRY ABOUT THAT Yes Im sorry missed terrific Helicopter Contests last year what about season Sure hope will give least contest whirl year Whether youre beginner expert enjoyment challenge cannot met other way still remember attending first Helicopter contest just two months after building first chopper No doubt judges 1976 NRCHA Nationals remember new records set hanger beginners attempted hover flights Records like judges squeeze behind chair through nearest exit Things have really changed since thing never seems change fact people really interested RC Heli copters will attend contest somewhere So beginners have written wondering find folks interested build ing flying RC choppers area get contest year youll find dcnt just sit sidelines get meet people ask questions Better still participate will never learn about RC choppers fly other contestants youll never get help advice about machine can contestsif ask help dare As said remember first contest will always grateful advice comments folks like Bill Curtis Grady Howard John Sim Walt Schoonard John Burkham unknown judges watched behind chairs around corners hangar Helibaby skeetered corner hangar other dont feel badly placing 31st out 32 beginners contestant 32 dropped out think could have last place because left meet knowing lot secrets would soon mean lots flying successes no trophies So fond memories behind convinced Glenn Willison drive 50 Model Aviation mob Harris oit slalom course Expert class 1982 Schluter Cup meet Washington DC Dave Davidson flies Kavan Jet Ranger Scale event Schlutor Cup meet photos Dave Chesney Stan Slum pilots Schiuter 50-105 through Mgure e Scale entries Schluter Cup meet Front Rear Burlesona 50-1 05 Hagens Kavan Jet Ranger Davidsons Jet Ranger Slums B0-1 05 Newhouses Alouette painted canopy solid color Another view Scale choppersnot 511 worm ensered meet some other Scale photo Dont get seasick looking Its aerial view presumably taken modelDave didnt say NCRCHA field layout Schluter Cup meet last September 11 12 Glenn may recall Cricket flier help occasionally Since Glenn doing pretty well figured needed contest exposure didnt see way agreed go along anyway As turned Out neither us flew contest both us grand time hope some photos narrative will convey little pleasure excitement invitation Joe Lawrence John Bur leson National Capitol Radio Control Heli copter Association NCRCHA departed Greensboro long drive Washington DC John made arrangements arrival Holiday Inn Capitol due late departure rolled up gate contest site 400 am slept Toyota instead about sunup guards opened gate Goddard Space Center Antenna Test Grounds flying site nestled between two large towers used testing mi crowave other specialty antenna systems site provided NASA Goddard Model Airplane Club Glenn looked around tried sleep shake off bad cold sleep didnt last since Early-Bird Burleson showed up shortly after entry test new Mini-Boy wasnt long before contest workers began appear open field soon Helicopter task locations end other As can see small field plenty separation allowed between task site Walt Schoonard put final touches area registration began time decided would fly contest would take photos sleep instead cold really wiped out Twenty-eight contestants did register eight Beginner class 12 Novice eight Expert class total six Scale Schluter Cup contest format devised Walt Schoonard also cosponsors Schluter Cup meets host clubs such NCRCHA Continued page 128 rat NORTHERN CALIFORNIAS LARGESTI IDISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI U ,/UIO\weII FUEL I New high film strength lubricantU increased power engine lifeI ghest ouclily ingredients Deteaction cut varnish1 iiI U II IU II II II II II I _______USE YOURI I7I II HOURS Monday thru weonescay 930-630 Thursday & Friday YJu-0UU L. - m day936ooSunday 120000- - April 1983 51 Burlesons Mini-Boy Bottle-Tip event Joe Lawrence lands oil platform Davidsons Super Mantis hooks hoop Everyones winner Schluter Cup meet Lu Lawrence won something nice being con test helper Maybe shell back again THE flOW POWRTOW WINCH ZIP & LONGER BATTERY LIFE Power size sailplane current draw -kiting & manual drum brakes adjustable speed chute -a round toot switch 115 lb braided line use iith RUTIEVEM launch-a-minute flights end line shagging delays line crossings drag tree operation tangles heavy-duty cables clips braided 30 lb line ribbon hand switch line guides ball bearing swivels mbAUDAVE sysTEms COEPOWAIION ow wOOD LAI4EMALVEINPA193S5 215444-0692 Write call information FAIIFormula airplane can also flown sport airplane desire present day Pylon Racing planes very stable very easy fly fact think will fly better sport planes Try oneyou just might like Now before go further want make clear am no way trying make Formula look bad As far am concerned premier Racing event would give up fly other event am just using comparison also say wouldnt also fly some FAI get going again few local contests FAI 1982 What going 1983 Someone has get ball rolling again Come gangthey have done everything asked ball court now Oh way dont think FAI fast enough flying l20s now write someone may break teens Heres something would like pass received Mr Z Mama Dear Friends would like invite cordially either see directly compete 6th Grand Prix Modela Trophy going held Melnik CSSR June 10-12 1983 inter national F3D category will flown under new FAI mles accepted ClAM December 1980 Grand Prix Modela really big contest very popular among RC enthusiasts attendance over 2000 spectators usually exception airfield beside Melnik roughly 35 km Prague direc non Nord very nicely placed especially 128 Model Aviation F3D purposes airfield going used F3D European Championships next year accommodation possibilities restaurant services very good Melnik hesitate write detailed infonnation following address MODELA Attn Mr Z Malina Holeckova 9 15000 Praha 5 Czecho slovakia Czechoslovakian RC modelers organizing committee Grand Prix Modela looking forward seeing Melnik beginning June 1983 will welcome traditional hospitality sure will enjoy GRAND PRLX MODELA Organizing Committee time read wont have much time get ready go race what about next year Pylon Racing has brought friends over United States wife have done lot traveling US FAI can expand world year just after Christmas lot people migrate South Maybe just tired snow want break whatever reason lot end up going Tan gerine Intemational year saw 23 entries Formula 24 entries Quarter Midget Dennis 0 Brian CD Pylon Racing year Dennis said years weather greatest between raindrops fog some pretty good races Heres fliers finished Formula 11 Brian Richmond0—l 130 Fast Time 2 Bob Brogdone 3 Bill Williamson* 4 Gail Jacobson 5 Greg Doe 6 Rex Knepper 7 Art Arro 8 CURTISS WA Offered Two Sices Kiorta 60 Plan Drawings & Partial Kits Quarter Scale Kioritz type Engine 94% Span Quarter Scale Plan Set $3000 5 Sheets Opposite Wing View $1200 2 Sheets Oar 2 Scale Plan Set 51 5002 Sheets Opposite Wing View add 5775 2 Scale Far 60 Engines 63 Span 980 Sq are ot ildino Dave Keats 9 Irwin Funderburk 10 John Gore Note *Determsned fly-off Quarter Midget fliers finished thus Jim Bartels2 Gail Jacobson* 3 Dave Keats* 4 Rod Gier 5 Buddy Roosl252 Fast Time 6 Paul Schattauer 7 Greg Doe 8 Bob Schuster 9 Dave Latsha 10 SW Richmond Note *De termined fly-off Sounds like Orlando FL place to bring new year Maybe will see December See next month Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe 7X 77302 RC Helicopters/Chesney Continued page 51 Contest tasks require no translational flight since case contestants lot hover practice will usually better us blast off fly aerobatics illustrate point fipd LA Simpson perfect example since L yet tried forward flight fact could barely hover Helicopter just year before Expert-class win subject LA fellow Tarheel found approach leaming fly example just much good discipline contest flying can think LA must have attended contests East Coast since first saw attempts hover Stateaville NC Schluter Cup 1981 contest experience plus lot long distance phone calls Walt Schoonard set-up flying advice have accounted abilities clearly de served win way two months later LA finally tried forward flight $3OOi plus shipping vera strans Aner 23 lbs Fult 510 4100 pans trrS2500 Other napetl giuct-ecule plane tall nine 5 P119 0usd KiotitO$2800 108 Fnsn Mosquito oudr$2400 80 Frn5fl Mesquite 4090 Fear-end81700 854 cash chsCk macsnPlanssntnllOd tJP5POST 04 telPAID toreigr orders Odd 45% 4 raajldesiOd sand Iage nasa tar hroOhu5S ranbarnutt plans sttars55 T7rGLOW lireball PLUGS NEW IMPROVED High Performance Giow Element Blow Proof Seal Six Typos 3 Heat Ranges Longer Life Only $120 Swanson- Associates PO Boxl5l ~ Since 1948 Wayne NJ 07470 Again pilots prepared themselves machines lots hover maneuvers did best photos show few interesting tasks Keep mind Begin ner Novice pilots could follow behind machines Experts stand spot interesting followers Novice flier Sam Newhouse body English facial expressions seemed have great sig nificance Kavan Alouette Sam just 10 points third place Novice beaten Pat Carletto wish everyone could see video tapes Sam Kavan Perhaps might find interesting Sam did Helicopter flying practice New York City roof top Glad didnt follow chopper too closely Another contestant found interesting very helpful Stan Blum Stan seen photos wearing winged hat trademark sides winning second place Novice also found time practicemedicine attend contest cold sure helped have ear nose throat specialist among contestants Thanks Stan keep Kalt flying Attention Contest Directors John Burleson too good perennial Novice Watch out man absolutely beautiful workman ship Seriously John Burleson won welldeserved first place Novice class flying Mini-Boy brought home second place Scale Schiuter A5350 Scale machine flying excellent building superb Horace Hagen attended meet old faithful Kavan Jet Ranger served double duty Expert class Scale Horace seemed slight disadvantage other Expert fliers flying large Helicopter made up first place Scale Schluter Cup results four rounds flying Beginner Class Dean Doody260 2 Dew Eng200 3 Herbert Goldbergl50 Todd Pfister120 Bob Barone50 Mike Robins30 Dick Hutchings20 John Sproulfi Novice Class 1 John Burleson940 2 Stan Blum880 3 Pat Carletto810 Sam Newhouse800 Dave Davison720 Tom Unger590 Dick Slutz550 Ron King430 Dick Walter140 Glen ScillianlO Paul AhnertO Gary Quiring0 Expert Class L Simpson1640 2 Tom Knerr1620 3 Joe Lawrence1570 Bob Harris1530 Tim Schoonard1410 Horace Hagen1360 Faye Peoples1040 Harry Lodovico580 wish room photos column since lots flying action dur ing two-day meetmuch could convey such short column few photos Looking score sheets fliers evenly matched class except perhaps Burleson some tasks diffi cult impossible although water lift close think since contestants chose try tasks class Joe Lawrence NCRCHA NASA Goddard Model Airplane Club Walt Schoonard Schluter USA really went out make fun weekend steak dinner Satur day night topped off terrific first day Dick Slutz won door prize glass replica Heli-Boy donated Bob Harris NASA glassblower extra ordinaire NCRCHA video tapes days flying plus other video tapes contests past shown course plenty Helicopter talk too Im sure what NCRCHA has planned next year Ill Special thanks Glenn Dick Ann Hutchings invited us stay name Saturday night Joe Lawrence John Burleson Bob Harris NCRCHA 24 volunteers hosted 28 contestants grand style Theres also very special thanks NCRCHA contestants Walt Tim Schoonard look forward return some new faces 1983 Watch dates Competition Newsletter section Other Sehluter Cup contests held around country have sponsored Walt Sc hoonard Schluter USA Ive several Ive seen beginners get expert help Walt others time contests worthy support attendance like said want help asking Get out See next month Dave Chesney PO Box 16612 Greensboro NC 27406 Repeat That/Hux Continued oaoe 57 use oil painting frame pieces select other wood rigid will warp under pressure stretched fab nc corners frame must strong enough prevent twisting direction Author strongly suggests using oil canvas frames d e very strong cor ners Photo 2 Cut piece silk fabric approxi mately six inches larger frame De grease fabric washing trisodium phosphate available Calgonite dish washer powder Calgonite best soap powder use because has rinse agent separate container used process using soap built-in rinse agent can keep un wanted chemical off finished screen Stir approximately two tablespoonfuls powder cup hot water until fully dissolved pour contents cup bowl warm water large enough submerge fabric pour undissolved particles may bottom cup Wash fabric thoroughly rinse thoroughly plain water Repeat rinse number times Any residue soap will prevent blue film bonding fabric Photo 3 Spread wet fabric smoothly over wood frame fabric should re main wet re-wet necessary until staple attachment completed Use heavy-duty staple gun 3/s-in staples use household-type paper stapler staples applied alternating 45-degree gle Staples should run parallel edge frame Usually staples driven two inches angled direction followed staples driven between first staples other anglecreating zig-zag pattern improves grip staples fabric prevents tearing goal stretch fabric very tightly out tearing loosely-stretched screen will cause damage blue film later Drive first staple center longest sides Grip fabric end same side pull tightly against Continued page 132 April 1983 129 Its FCS-4 Radio Designed Canadian governments target drone program approved US Armed Forces Training Command Full Command Systems has now brought cut ting edge Radio Control technology hobbiest ____________________ service parts available past manu factured EK Logitrol radios including Logitrol manufactured Cirrus Tower Hobby Lobby radios N 1 1995 wIth large linear servos 2995 small rotary servos -U FCS-4 Four Channel Radio Wider body ends aching shouldermuscles Angled easier monitering battery charge Designed easily accept new frequencies Servo reversing simply reversing plug Adjustable stick tension Inexpensive replacement servos 45OmAH battery pack 600mAH h 1200mAH extra Expandt Full Command Systems509 487-2122 908 E Rosewood Spokane WA 99207