Radio Control HEL IC OP TERS Dave Chesney MENTIONED West Virginias finest last months column failed give names month names gets face well photo below should forever end anonymity Greg Harmon Nitro WV Gregg friend Mike Guinn treated late after noon flying session just across river officeto think visiting Nitro sev eral years before looking flying activity first visit Nitro flying field met Larry Hewitt Larry time Heli-pilot now has Kalt 20 knew both Gregg Mike first flying session arranged him Larry also invited visit home several times just keep out trouble really appreciate hospitality Larry Sue Ellen Hewitt Gregg Har mon Mike Guinn Modelers really some best people can know Ive mentioned before try carry along Helicopter gear go out town convenient enjoy flying alone vacant lots parking lots certain pleasure missing being other modelers can provide Perhaps enthusiasm heightened sharing experiences others rate find its fun fly some else felt way beginner just now Judging some letters get feelings unique seems like years ago suggested regional Helicopter associations developed few timeand talk revamping old NRCHA beginners could leam other fliers area still think valid suggestion Perhaps organ izations out receive news letter guys guys question raised Dave Bickert Chichester NH NCRCHA newsletter edited Low Lawrence NCRCHA replied Dave idea NCRCHA under stand right starting associationi up area affiliating NCRCHA Actually wed like see Helicopter associations over country tied some kind infor mation exchange network wed know what going youve reading newsletter long know exchange issues borrow information other group can pos sibly find happy borrow us Thank goodness DRC However also know lot groups some informal out dont reach month ask know another group please ask get touch us Thats about NCRCHA can Dave start newsletter organization rest members other areas youre welcome borrow information can use dont get quite mal maybe youd like encourage people join NCRCHA well try spread whatever formation expertise can area also would ask encourage other people join just come over month read edition Rotor Wing Newsthe way can hold cost down increase membership Thanks writing National Capitol Radio Control Helicopter Association address 12538 Woodstock Drive East Upper Marlboro MD 20772 may other organizations out again dont get newsletters Thats hint folks Information hard come doesnt matter beginner expert- beginner writes magazine columns Getting enough information write column month can frustrating Just ask newslettef editors magazine writers get right deadline something write about Throw little self-doubt few criticisms ed roll filmand oh boy call editor saying youre late again does wonders pulling things together information hard come Heli-fliers hard find sure would nice guys could convince hobby shop owner keep contact list hand just case someone Continued page 147 June 1983 57 Daves flying buddies Gregg Harmon Nitro WV snd Hirobo 707 Tom Thrift SX81 Knoxville TN Schluter Cup meet Schluter Cup entrants Knoxville TN1982 Schluter Cup winners back row L R Terry Rogersist Beginners L A Simpsonlst Expert Tim Schoonard2nd Expert Roy Swim3rd Expert Tom Thrifti St Novice Larry Taylor2nd Novice Front row Ito R Will Taylor Ham Taylor3rd Beginner also won Mini-Boy kit Dewey Tucker2nd Beginner Jon Ellis3rd Novice dont see new people changing rules around make event competitive Usually seasoned flier changing rules possibly because bored time him move Once racing blood hooked nothing exciting have have place start March issue listed some kits available Pylon racer information LR-IA incorrect kit Ed Allen 3nd Harley Condra 5364 Via Alcazar San Diego 92111 Phone 619/571-3761 268-0830 Kit price $85 Send contest reports black & sihite 5 x 7 can will try get See next month Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Conroe TX 7302 C Helicopters/Chesney ontinued page 57 drops wanting find chopper enthusiast Ive dropped few shops several towns over years once directed local flier must buy lot stuff mail order Id really love help some find other Fliers area very often come up blank myself flying season must ravel hope Ill have Helicopter ne interested visit near following Ities drop line Birmingham AL Atlanta JA except Danny Floyd Charleston SC ]reenville SC Chattanooga TN Roanoke VA ichmond VA company closed its branch office Knox ille TN thankfully met Buddy Tucker ast years Statesville NC Schluter Cup Buddy hosted Schluter Cup Knoxville last year sent photos taken Lany Nelson Buddy writes Dandridge TNthe city named after George Washingtons wife David Crockett marriedwas site Schluter Cup Helicopter meet September 25 26 1982 Yes people Miniature Aircraft Sup ply Walt Tim Schoonard willing travel mountainous backwoods East Ten nessee order help us hillbillies handle Helicopters thanks making informative fun event lot friendly fellowship between competed event held ARCH Appalachian Radio Con trolled Helicopters field consists 75 x 2200 ft runway nothing around wide open spaces Along first round flying came rain set day flying would resume 8 oclock Sunday morning Sunday started out looking like repeat Saturday contestants attacked course under watery sky After second round skies cleared day perfect whisper breeze total S rounds flown no damage except couple broken rotor blades 16 contestants flying about 10 other Helicopter pilots attended get help instruction Aftei winning first place Wash ington DC Schluter Cup L Simpson struck again gain top honors flying Mini-Boy Tim Schoonard flew Heli-Boy second Roy Swim Heli-Boy finished third Expert Tom Thrift SX-81 captured first Nov ice Larry Taylor flying Mini-Boy second Jon Ellis flying Kalt Baron 50 Custom third Robert Rogers number beginner number two Dewey Tucker both flew Kalt Baron 50 Customs Edwin Ham finished third Heli-Boy Other entries three Crickets Zenith rest field flying Mini-Boys Heli-Boys did Miniature Aircraft Supply fur nish nine trophies first three finishers division also provided Mini-Boy prize drawn contestants Edwin Ham lucky man though advertised Schluter Cup Meet ws attend ed contestants Alabama Georgia North Carolina Indiana Illinois Florida across Tennessee about 30 people attendance Saturday night banquet Tim Schoonard spoke about Helicoptering informed us about products available Miniature Aircraft Supplyand also gave report about new Superior Heli-Boy soon released US will upgrade package Heli-Boys already action meet generated lot interest Heli copters got club ARCH off ground flying field used exclusively Heli copters have flying sessions day Satur day Sunday special help instruction need will also using video tapes instruction soon become available interested flying us visit ing club contact Dewey Buddy Tucker Rt 2 Box 404 Dandridge TN 37725 phone area code 615/397-7288 located Interstate 40 about 30 miles east Knoxville TN 60 miles west Asheville NC 60 miles south Bristol VA final note regarding Ham Radio activities lack activity N4DFH no longer has equipment QTH necessary operation 160-10 meters George Droysen WD9CSX does June 1983 147 HEAVY DUTY 4-IN SANDER Adjustable table Miter guide $100 10 Sand discs $300 CASH $2795 Ship $ 350 q minm 764-1490 [CakQic / GOODIESI 13400-26 Saticoy Street3 North Hollywood Calif 91605 cQay_ SPECIAL 825I DELUXE SYSTEMI Flite wt 101 oz 4Ch lete metal Tx 4 Servos NicadsChgr Reg$27495 CASH $15995 Ship$ 650 U I 40-61 Engine Reg $17995 CASH $13995 ___________ U U I I I Pm4kh Lifetime Sanding Taols Grit brazed steel type 11/2 x 9 1g radius type 1 x 9 1g 3/4 radius Bath have coarse & fine grits SpecifyJ $2500 Reg $695 Reg $3995 CASH $495 $2597 MORE U $200 Foreign Add Calif Sales Tax CASH price shown Cards 5% higher sianr cnooiyara ivsoaei Span 46 049 061 engine 350 sqinches 2-3CH Radio Ship $400 have equipment needs help Helicopters Contact George mail 700 Fossil Drive gleside IL 60041 set up schedule Danny Floyd Ill see others Toledo See next month Dose Chesnev PO Box 16612 Greensboro NC 27406 Field Box/Edmonds Continued page 60 17Feetruhher feet hardware store 18 Transmitter padding. -in foam rubber Editors Note build Cus tom RC Sailplane Field Box recom mended follow good cabinet making practice custom Build drawers fit case cut parts fit holes Radio Technique/Myers Continued page 68 officers agents will guarantee fol lowing instructions given article will protect RC operator interference nor will accept responsibility damages incurred directly indirectly result using accompanying card instructed George M Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicksvulle NY 1180 AIR CAPITAL MODELS Ready-ToFlyl[iF B 100 Less Radio Engine Span Ship GET ORGANIZED s set 4 sturdy lies ritat trees ever 4 years yOur tavyriC 8 1 magaZines 4 MAG FILES $495 Send $495 pies Si 00 posiage aird hrrd5ng 0GM INOUSThIES PO BOX 388-K DOVER NH 03820 Fokker Spin Ill/Haught Continued page 76 sible As result Spin III almost 90% aluminum tube 10% wood also means working new materials new ways builder should dis couraged Spin III builds quite fast few special tools would worthwhilea small tubing cutler very helpful set small metal files various shapes set small needle-nose pliers None tools required will help speed building process As materials few things look First large amount alu minum tubing may require going several hobby shops until get enought right sizes Try get 36-in lengths handier considerably cheaper 12-in lengths frequently found rear portion wing ribs formed bamboo strips strips can found imported goods shops form shish-ke-bob skewers right size have handy point end available can use 3/32 sq spruce sand round expensive item model pile 000 00 model railroad nuts bolts washers Spin III will expensive con ventional Scale model will stronger far realistic Thi stabilizer best place sDrt pieces spruce strip sanded round glued place joint wrapped thread realism extra strength rearward edges ribs notched wire trailing edge Epoxy-coat joints set aside cure rudders give chance try work ing aluminum tubing Take care crimp tube bending small sizes tubing may help slide strip solder tube before bending bend tube remove solder Start bend slowly working shape little time File ends tubing fit rudder spar tube join together cyanoacrylate CyA glue Add small amount epoxy joint added strength fuselage frame next item build Cut out sides stack together Drill holes through both sides together ensure proper alignment Add cross braces engine mount Fab ricate install cockpit controls seat Cut seat frames well cross slats plywood Cement frames place fuselage frames add slats No record seat belts being used found research shown plans detail assembly con trol system Fabricate parts before assembling try proper fit Glue control system together mount onto fuselage brackets bolts Now time add cockpit controls later will hard work amidst rigging wires control wires made black braided fishing line added after model flight trim med Cover rudders stabilizer next rudders covered traditional manneron both sides highly recommend fabric-textured Coverite easy work super strong Use acetone adhere rather heat Use acetone just would use dope will have no problems Cover rudders first get feel working acetone Coverite Cover rudders both side taking care fold excess over edges hide aluminum tube frame stabilizer little different Cut piece covering size stabilizer /in margin work Lay stabilizer top side down smooth surface Moisten sticky side Coverite acetone lay stabilizer Begin ning leading edge work way back pulling fabric taut smoothing out wrinkles will have wrap fabric around stabilizer spars go Take time use plenty acetone get job done right Keep room well-ventilated dont strike match Refer plan details covering wing finishing 148 Modes Aviation CUSTOM FOAM WINGS S CUSTOM SAILPLANE WINGS S SPRAY ADHESIVES FIBERGLASS FVSEL AGES HI STARTS BALSA d PLY WOOO SEND SOt d IOSASE FOR INFO ESS BOX 437 LEMONT PA 16851 writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/06
Page Numbers: 57, 147, 148
Radio Control HEL IC OP TERS Dave Chesney MENTIONED West Virginias finest last months column failed give names month names gets face well photo below should forever end anonymity Greg Harmon Nitro WV Gregg friend Mike Guinn treated late after noon flying session just across river officeto think visiting Nitro sev eral years before looking flying activity first visit Nitro flying field met Larry Hewitt Larry time Heli-pilot now has Kalt 20 knew both Gregg Mike first flying session arranged him Larry also invited visit home several times just keep out trouble really appreciate hospitality Larry Sue Ellen Hewitt Gregg Har mon Mike Guinn Modelers really some best people can know Ive mentioned before try carry along Helicopter gear go out town convenient enjoy flying alone vacant lots parking lots certain pleasure missing being other modelers can provide Perhaps enthusiasm heightened sharing experiences others rate find its fun fly some else felt way beginner just now Judging some letters get feelings unique seems like years ago suggested regional Helicopter associations developed few timeand talk revamping old NRCHA beginners could leam other fliers area still think valid suggestion Perhaps organ izations out receive news letter guys guys question raised Dave Bickert Chichester NH NCRCHA newsletter edited Low Lawrence NCRCHA replied Dave idea NCRCHA under stand right starting associationi up area affiliating NCRCHA Actually wed like see Helicopter associations over country tied some kind infor mation exchange network wed know what going youve reading newsletter long know exchange issues borrow information other group can pos sibly find happy borrow us Thank goodness DRC However also know lot groups some informal out dont reach month ask know another group please ask get touch us Thats about NCRCHA can Dave start newsletter organization rest members other areas youre welcome borrow information can use dont get quite mal maybe youd like encourage people join NCRCHA well try spread whatever formation expertise can area also would ask encourage other people join just come over month read edition Rotor Wing Newsthe way can hold cost down increase membership Thanks writing National Capitol Radio Control Helicopter Association address 12538 Woodstock Drive East Upper Marlboro MD 20772 may other organizations out again dont get newsletters Thats hint folks Information hard come doesnt matter beginner expert- beginner writes magazine columns Getting enough information write column month can frustrating Just ask newslettef editors magazine writers get right deadline something write about Throw little self-doubt few criticisms ed roll filmand oh boy call editor saying youre late again does wonders pulling things together information hard come Heli-fliers hard find sure would nice guys could convince hobby shop owner keep contact list hand just case someone Continued page 147 June 1983 57 Daves flying buddies Gregg Harmon Nitro WV snd Hirobo 707 Tom Thrift SX81 Knoxville TN Schluter Cup meet Schluter Cup entrants Knoxville TN1982 Schluter Cup winners back row L R Terry Rogersist Beginners L A Simpsonlst Expert Tim Schoonard2nd Expert Roy Swim3rd Expert Tom Thrifti St Novice Larry Taylor2nd Novice Front row Ito R Will Taylor Ham Taylor3rd Beginner also won Mini-Boy kit Dewey Tucker2nd Beginner Jon Ellis3rd Novice dont see new people changing rules around make event competitive Usually seasoned flier changing rules possibly because bored time him move Once racing blood hooked nothing exciting have have place start March issue listed some kits available Pylon racer information LR-IA incorrect kit Ed Allen 3nd Harley Condra 5364 Via Alcazar San Diego 92111 Phone 619/571-3761 268-0830 Kit price $85 Send contest reports black & sihite 5 x 7 can will try get See next month Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Conroe TX 7302 C Helicopters/Chesney ontinued page 57 drops wanting find chopper enthusiast Ive dropped few shops several towns over years once directed local flier must buy lot stuff mail order Id really love help some find other Fliers area very often come up blank myself flying season must ravel hope Ill have Helicopter ne interested visit near following Ities drop line Birmingham AL Atlanta JA except Danny Floyd Charleston SC ]reenville SC Chattanooga TN Roanoke VA ichmond VA company closed its branch office Knox ille TN thankfully met Buddy Tucker ast years Statesville NC Schluter Cup Buddy hosted Schluter Cup Knoxville last year sent photos taken Lany Nelson Buddy writes Dandridge TNthe city named after George Washingtons wife David Crockett marriedwas site Schluter Cup Helicopter meet September 25 26 1982 Yes people Miniature Aircraft Sup ply Walt Tim Schoonard willing travel mountainous backwoods East Ten nessee order help us hillbillies handle Helicopters thanks making informative fun event lot friendly fellowship between competed event held ARCH Appalachian Radio Con trolled Helicopters field consists 75 x 2200 ft runway nothing around wide open spaces Along first round flying came rain set day flying would resume 8 oclock Sunday morning Sunday started out looking like repeat Saturday contestants attacked course under watery sky After second round skies cleared day perfect whisper breeze total S rounds flown no damage except couple broken rotor blades 16 contestants flying about 10 other Helicopter pilots attended get help instruction Aftei winning first place Wash ington DC Schluter Cup L Simpson struck again gain top honors flying Mini-Boy Tim Schoonard flew Heli-Boy second Roy Swim Heli-Boy finished third Expert Tom Thrift SX-81 captured first Nov ice Larry Taylor flying Mini-Boy second Jon Ellis flying Kalt Baron 50 Custom third Robert Rogers number beginner number two Dewey Tucker both flew Kalt Baron 50 Customs Edwin Ham finished third Heli-Boy Other entries three Crickets Zenith rest field flying Mini-Boys Heli-Boys did Miniature Aircraft Supply fur nish nine trophies first three finishers division also provided Mini-Boy prize drawn contestants Edwin Ham lucky man though advertised Schluter Cup Meet ws attend ed contestants Alabama Georgia North Carolina Indiana Illinois Florida across Tennessee about 30 people attendance Saturday night banquet Tim Schoonard spoke about Helicoptering informed us about products available Miniature Aircraft Supplyand also gave report about new Superior Heli-Boy soon released US will upgrade package Heli-Boys already action meet generated lot interest Heli copters got club ARCH off ground flying field used exclusively Heli copters have flying sessions day Satur day Sunday special help instruction need will also using video tapes instruction soon become available interested flying us visit ing club contact Dewey Buddy Tucker Rt 2 Box 404 Dandridge TN 37725 phone area code 615/397-7288 located Interstate 40 about 30 miles east Knoxville TN 60 miles west Asheville NC 60 miles south Bristol VA final note regarding Ham Radio activities lack activity N4DFH no longer has equipment QTH necessary operation 160-10 meters George Droysen WD9CSX does June 1983 147 HEAVY DUTY 4-IN SANDER Adjustable table Miter guide $100 10 Sand discs $300 CASH $2795 Ship $ 350 q minm 764-1490 [CakQic / GOODIESI 13400-26 Saticoy Street3 North Hollywood Calif 91605 cQay_ SPECIAL 825I DELUXE SYSTEMI Flite wt 101 oz 4Ch lete metal Tx 4 Servos NicadsChgr Reg$27495 CASH $15995 Ship$ 650 U I 40-61 Engine Reg $17995 CASH $13995 ___________ U U I I I Pm4kh Lifetime Sanding Taols Grit brazed steel type 11/2 x 9 1g radius type 1 x 9 1g 3/4 radius Bath have coarse & fine grits SpecifyJ $2500 Reg $695 Reg $3995 CASH $495 $2597 MORE U $200 Foreign Add Calif Sales Tax CASH price shown Cards 5% higher sianr cnooiyara ivsoaei Span 46 049 061 engine 350 sqinches 2-3CH Radio Ship $400 have equipment needs help Helicopters Contact George mail 700 Fossil Drive gleside IL 60041 set up schedule Danny Floyd Ill see others Toledo See next month Dose Chesnev PO Box 16612 Greensboro NC 27406 Field Box/Edmonds Continued page 60 17Feetruhher feet hardware store 18 Transmitter padding. -in foam rubber Editors Note build Cus tom RC Sailplane Field Box recom mended follow good cabinet making practice custom Build drawers fit case cut parts fit holes Radio Technique/Myers Continued page 68 officers agents will guarantee fol lowing instructions given article will protect RC operator interference nor will accept responsibility damages incurred directly indirectly result using accompanying card instructed George M Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicksvulle NY 1180 AIR CAPITAL MODELS Ready-ToFlyl[iF B 100 Less Radio Engine Span Ship GET ORGANIZED s set 4 sturdy lies ritat trees ever 4 years yOur tavyriC 8 1 magaZines 4 MAG FILES $495 Send $495 pies Si 00 posiage aird hrrd5ng 0GM INOUSThIES PO BOX 388-K DOVER NH 03820 Fokker Spin Ill/Haught Continued page 76 sible As result Spin III almost 90% aluminum tube 10% wood also means working new materials new ways builder should dis couraged Spin III builds quite fast few special tools would worthwhilea small tubing cutler very helpful set small metal files various shapes set small needle-nose pliers None tools required will help speed building process As materials few things look First large amount alu minum tubing may require going several hobby shops until get enought right sizes Try get 36-in lengths handier considerably cheaper 12-in lengths frequently found rear portion wing ribs formed bamboo strips strips can found imported goods shops form shish-ke-bob skewers right size have handy point end available can use 3/32 sq spruce sand round expensive item model pile 000 00 model railroad nuts bolts washers Spin III will expensive con ventional Scale model will stronger far realistic Thi stabilizer best place sDrt pieces spruce strip sanded round glued place joint wrapped thread realism extra strength rearward edges ribs notched wire trailing edge Epoxy-coat joints set aside cure rudders give chance try work ing aluminum tubing Take care crimp tube bending small sizes tubing may help slide strip solder tube before bending bend tube remove solder Start bend slowly working shape little time File ends tubing fit rudder spar tube join together cyanoacrylate CyA glue Add small amount epoxy joint added strength fuselage frame next item build Cut out sides stack together Drill holes through both sides together ensure proper alignment Add cross braces engine mount Fab ricate install cockpit controls seat Cut seat frames well cross slats plywood Cement frames place fuselage frames add slats No record seat belts being used found research shown plans detail assembly con trol system Fabricate parts before assembling try proper fit Glue control system together mount onto fuselage brackets bolts Now time add cockpit controls later will hard work amidst rigging wires control wires made black braided fishing line added after model flight trim med Cover rudders stabilizer next rudders covered traditional manneron both sides highly recommend fabric-textured Coverite easy work super strong Use acetone adhere rather heat Use acetone just would use dope will have no problems Cover rudders first get feel working acetone Coverite Cover rudders both side taking care fold excess over edges hide aluminum tube frame stabilizer little different Cut piece covering size stabilizer /in margin work Lay stabilizer top side down smooth surface Moisten sticky side Coverite acetone lay stabilizer Begin ning leading edge work way back pulling fabric taut smoothing out wrinkles will have wrap fabric around stabilizer spars go Take time use plenty acetone get job done right Keep room well-ventilated dont strike match Refer plan details covering wing finishing 148 Modes Aviation CUSTOM FOAM WINGS S CUSTOM SAILPLANE WINGS S SPRAY ADHESIVES FIBERGLASS FVSEL AGES HI STARTS BALSA d PLY WOOO SEND SOt d IOSASE FOR INFO ESS BOX 437 LEMONT PA 16851 writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/06
Page Numbers: 57, 147, 148
Radio Control HEL IC OP TERS Dave Chesney MENTIONED West Virginias finest last months column failed give names month names gets face well photo below should forever end anonymity Greg Harmon Nitro WV Gregg friend Mike Guinn treated late after noon flying session just across river officeto think visiting Nitro sev eral years before looking flying activity first visit Nitro flying field met Larry Hewitt Larry time Heli-pilot now has Kalt 20 knew both Gregg Mike first flying session arranged him Larry also invited visit home several times just keep out trouble really appreciate hospitality Larry Sue Ellen Hewitt Gregg Har mon Mike Guinn Modelers really some best people can know Ive mentioned before try carry along Helicopter gear go out town convenient enjoy flying alone vacant lots parking lots certain pleasure missing being other modelers can provide Perhaps enthusiasm heightened sharing experiences others rate find its fun fly some else felt way beginner just now Judging some letters get feelings unique seems like years ago suggested regional Helicopter associations developed few timeand talk revamping old NRCHA beginners could leam other fliers area still think valid suggestion Perhaps organ izations out receive news letter guys guys question raised Dave Bickert Chichester NH NCRCHA newsletter edited Low Lawrence NCRCHA replied Dave idea NCRCHA under stand right starting associationi up area affiliating NCRCHA Actually wed like see Helicopter associations over country tied some kind infor mation exchange network wed know what going youve reading newsletter long know exchange issues borrow information other group can pos sibly find happy borrow us Thank goodness DRC However also know lot groups some informal out dont reach month ask know another group please ask get touch us Thats about NCRCHA can Dave start newsletter organization rest members other areas youre welcome borrow information can use dont get quite mal maybe youd like encourage people join NCRCHA well try spread whatever formation expertise can area also would ask encourage other people join just come over month read edition Rotor Wing Newsthe way can hold cost down increase membership Thanks writing National Capitol Radio Control Helicopter Association address 12538 Woodstock Drive East Upper Marlboro MD 20772 may other organizations out again dont get newsletters Thats hint folks Information hard come doesnt matter beginner expert- beginner writes magazine columns Getting enough information write column month can frustrating Just ask newslettef editors magazine writers get right deadline something write about Throw little self-doubt few criticisms ed roll filmand oh boy call editor saying youre late again does wonders pulling things together information hard come Heli-fliers hard find sure would nice guys could convince hobby shop owner keep contact list hand just case someone Continued page 147 June 1983 57 Daves flying buddies Gregg Harmon Nitro WV snd Hirobo 707 Tom Thrift SX81 Knoxville TN Schluter Cup meet Schluter Cup entrants Knoxville TN1982 Schluter Cup winners back row L R Terry Rogersist Beginners L A Simpsonlst Expert Tim Schoonard2nd Expert Roy Swim3rd Expert Tom Thrifti St Novice Larry Taylor2nd Novice Front row Ito R Will Taylor Ham Taylor3rd Beginner also won Mini-Boy kit Dewey Tucker2nd Beginner Jon Ellis3rd Novice dont see new people changing rules around make event competitive Usually seasoned flier changing rules possibly because bored time him move Once racing blood hooked nothing exciting have have place start March issue listed some kits available Pylon racer information LR-IA incorrect kit Ed Allen 3nd Harley Condra 5364 Via Alcazar San Diego 92111 Phone 619/571-3761 268-0830 Kit price $85 Send contest reports black & sihite 5 x 7 can will try get See next month Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Conroe TX 7302 C Helicopters/Chesney ontinued page 57 drops wanting find chopper enthusiast Ive dropped few shops several towns over years once directed local flier must buy lot stuff mail order Id really love help some find other Fliers area very often come up blank myself flying season must ravel hope Ill have Helicopter ne interested visit near following Ities drop line Birmingham AL Atlanta JA except Danny Floyd Charleston SC ]reenville SC Chattanooga TN Roanoke VA ichmond VA company closed its branch office Knox ille TN thankfully met Buddy Tucker ast years Statesville NC Schluter Cup Buddy hosted Schluter Cup Knoxville last year sent photos taken Lany Nelson Buddy writes Dandridge TNthe city named after George Washingtons wife David Crockett marriedwas site Schluter Cup Helicopter meet September 25 26 1982 Yes people Miniature Aircraft Sup ply Walt Tim Schoonard willing travel mountainous backwoods East Ten nessee order help us hillbillies handle Helicopters thanks making informative fun event lot friendly fellowship between competed event held ARCH Appalachian Radio Con trolled Helicopters field consists 75 x 2200 ft runway nothing around wide open spaces Along first round flying came rain set day flying would resume 8 oclock Sunday morning Sunday started out looking like repeat Saturday contestants attacked course under watery sky After second round skies cleared day perfect whisper breeze total S rounds flown no damage except couple broken rotor blades 16 contestants flying about 10 other Helicopter pilots attended get help instruction Aftei winning first place Wash ington DC Schluter Cup L Simpson struck again gain top honors flying Mini-Boy Tim Schoonard flew Heli-Boy second Roy Swim Heli-Boy finished third Expert Tom Thrift SX-81 captured first Nov ice Larry Taylor flying Mini-Boy second Jon Ellis flying Kalt Baron 50 Custom third Robert Rogers number beginner number two Dewey Tucker both flew Kalt Baron 50 Customs Edwin Ham finished third Heli-Boy Other entries three Crickets Zenith rest field flying Mini-Boys Heli-Boys did Miniature Aircraft Supply fur nish nine trophies first three finishers division also provided Mini-Boy prize drawn contestants Edwin Ham lucky man though advertised Schluter Cup Meet ws attend ed contestants Alabama Georgia North Carolina Indiana Illinois Florida across Tennessee about 30 people attendance Saturday night banquet Tim Schoonard spoke about Helicoptering informed us about products available Miniature Aircraft Supplyand also gave report about new Superior Heli-Boy soon released US will upgrade package Heli-Boys already action meet generated lot interest Heli copters got club ARCH off ground flying field used exclusively Heli copters have flying sessions day Satur day Sunday special help instruction need will also using video tapes instruction soon become available interested flying us visit ing club contact Dewey Buddy Tucker Rt 2 Box 404 Dandridge TN 37725 phone area code 615/397-7288 located Interstate 40 about 30 miles east Knoxville TN 60 miles west Asheville NC 60 miles south Bristol VA final note regarding Ham Radio activities lack activity N4DFH no longer has equipment QTH necessary operation 160-10 meters George Droysen WD9CSX does June 1983 147 HEAVY DUTY 4-IN SANDER Adjustable table Miter guide $100 10 Sand discs $300 CASH $2795 Ship $ 350 q minm 764-1490 [CakQic / GOODIESI 13400-26 Saticoy Street3 North Hollywood Calif 91605 cQay_ SPECIAL 825I DELUXE SYSTEMI Flite wt 101 oz 4Ch lete metal Tx 4 Servos NicadsChgr Reg$27495 CASH $15995 Ship$ 650 U I 40-61 Engine Reg $17995 CASH $13995 ___________ U U I I I Pm4kh Lifetime Sanding Taols Grit brazed steel type 11/2 x 9 1g radius type 1 x 9 1g 3/4 radius Bath have coarse & fine grits SpecifyJ $2500 Reg $695 Reg $3995 CASH $495 $2597 MORE U $200 Foreign Add Calif Sales Tax CASH price shown Cards 5% higher sianr cnooiyara ivsoaei Span 46 049 061 engine 350 sqinches 2-3CH Radio Ship $400 have equipment needs help Helicopters Contact George mail 700 Fossil Drive gleside IL 60041 set up schedule Danny Floyd Ill see others Toledo See next month Dose Chesnev PO Box 16612 Greensboro NC 27406 Field Box/Edmonds Continued page 60 17Feetruhher feet hardware store 18 Transmitter padding. -in foam rubber Editors Note build Cus tom RC Sailplane Field Box recom mended follow good cabinet making practice custom Build drawers fit case cut parts fit holes Radio Technique/Myers Continued page 68 officers agents will guarantee fol lowing instructions given article will protect RC operator interference nor will accept responsibility damages incurred directly indirectly result using accompanying card instructed George M Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicksvulle NY 1180 AIR CAPITAL MODELS Ready-ToFlyl[iF B 100 Less Radio Engine Span Ship GET ORGANIZED s set 4 sturdy lies ritat trees ever 4 years yOur tavyriC 8 1 magaZines 4 MAG FILES $495 Send $495 pies Si 00 posiage aird hrrd5ng 0GM INOUSThIES PO BOX 388-K DOVER NH 03820 Fokker Spin Ill/Haught Continued page 76 sible As result Spin III almost 90% aluminum tube 10% wood also means working new materials new ways builder should dis couraged Spin III builds quite fast few special tools would worthwhilea small tubing cutler very helpful set small metal files various shapes set small needle-nose pliers None tools required will help speed building process As materials few things look First large amount alu minum tubing may require going several hobby shops until get enought right sizes Try get 36-in lengths handier considerably cheaper 12-in lengths frequently found rear portion wing ribs formed bamboo strips strips can found imported goods shops form shish-ke-bob skewers right size have handy point end available can use 3/32 sq spruce sand round expensive item model pile 000 00 model railroad nuts bolts washers Spin III will expensive con ventional Scale model will stronger far realistic Thi stabilizer best place sDrt pieces spruce strip sanded round glued place joint wrapped thread realism extra strength rearward edges ribs notched wire trailing edge Epoxy-coat joints set aside cure rudders give chance try work ing aluminum tubing Take care crimp tube bending small sizes tubing may help slide strip solder tube before bending bend tube remove solder Start bend slowly working shape little time File ends tubing fit rudder spar tube join together cyanoacrylate CyA glue Add small amount epoxy joint added strength fuselage frame next item build Cut out sides stack together Drill holes through both sides together ensure proper alignment Add cross braces engine mount Fab ricate install cockpit controls seat Cut seat frames well cross slats plywood Cement frames place fuselage frames add slats No record seat belts being used found research shown plans detail assembly con trol system Fabricate parts before assembling try proper fit Glue control system together mount onto fuselage brackets bolts Now time add cockpit controls later will hard work amidst rigging wires control wires made black braided fishing line added after model flight trim med Cover rudders stabilizer next rudders covered traditional manneron both sides highly recommend fabric-textured Coverite easy work super strong Use acetone adhere rather heat Use acetone just would use dope will have no problems Cover rudders first get feel working acetone Coverite Cover rudders both side taking care fold excess over edges hide aluminum tube frame stabilizer little different Cut piece covering size stabilizer /in margin work Lay stabilizer top side down smooth surface Moisten sticky side Coverite acetone lay stabilizer Begin ning leading edge work way back pulling fabric taut smoothing out wrinkles will have wrap fabric around stabilizer spars go Take time use plenty acetone get job done right Keep room well-ventilated dont strike match Refer plan details covering wing finishing 148 Modes Aviation CUSTOM FOAM WINGS S CUSTOM SAILPLANE WINGS S SPRAY ADHESIVES FIBERGLASS FVSEL AGES HI STARTS BALSA d PLY WOOO SEND SOt d IOSASE FOR INFO ESS BOX 437 LEMONT PA 16851 writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation