Radio Control HELICOPTERS Larry Jolly LETS TALK about Star-Ranger new kid block have never read foreign publications have little interest RC Helicopters international front may have heard machine called Star-Ranger its creator Ewald Heim remember first time heard men tion dynamic duo back 1978 1 Dave Niemans shop outside London happened see name Star-Ranger English model magazine fellow shop informed Star-Ranger specially-modified Kavan Jet Ranger its builder Heim talented Ger man flier As time passed read pas sages referring Heim machine usually results section European contests can imagine excitement felt learned Heim would demon strating Star-Ranger recent Mer ced CA Fly-In Shortly after arrived Merced met Mr Heim andwas allowed examine machine firsthand im pressed both machine creator found Heim very professional willingly discussed machine gave feel ing Star-Ranger didnt just happen rather developed both calcula tor drawing board well workshop flying field Star-Ranger did indeed start out modified Kavan machine As coal dia monds share common element does Star-Ranger its predecessor things left give us clue its origin clockwise main rotor rotation familiar Bell 206 Jet Ranger fuselage So what makes helicopter StarRanger First Heim methodically lightened consolidated mechanics Instead being metal Star-Ranger mechanics consist mainly injection-molded filled nylon mechanics radio fit upper third fuselage fuselage itself nothing special fiberglass goes surprising unlike airplanes 0 0 After gluing clutch pad Baron 20 clutch pad must shaped clutch contour tile sanding block order get proper operation colum fuselage mainly facade Heli copter Heim has somehow managed pro duce semi-scale machine hefts 60-size motor five servos JR gyro still tips scales measly nine lb Light weight definitely attribute does entirely explain Star-Rangers staggering flight performance As soon heard sound machine hover realized another factor utilizes very high rotor rpm Heim told has model trimmed hover 1750 rpm Thats exactly run main rotor Heliboys normal head speed Ka van down close 1500 rpm Japanese machines around 1300 rpm So what does high rotor speed Because blades spinning faster can get control inputs rotor given period time Properly utilized high rpm makes very responsive Heli copter ability give instantaneous collective-pitch response However high rpm its problems An improperly-assembled out-of-balance out-of-track rotor head can shake itself pieces high rpm Star-Ranger mechanics mainly plastic carefully engineered take fierce loads placed Heim operates rpm StarContinued page 147 Ewald Helm W Germany Star-Rangerfour-time Eurocup winner possibly proficient RC Helicopter pilot world today Take close look Star-Rangers rotor head photo right Photos taken recent Merced CA Fun-Fly 56 Model Aviation Ewald Helm putting Star-Ranger through full Stall-Turn never flew over 6-ft high talk about concept calls Disc Load ing DL short DL like wing loading using area swept prop instead area wing Bill lot say have room basic point vertical performance DL should low possible seems make sense think about interesting questions keep coming up Just example What effect increasing number blades prop question what prop use has al ways tough usually winding up pretty much cut-and-try process Maybe DL thing can way take some guesswork out Any comments Tartan Twin Super-Starter have made several comments columns articles about H&K Super-Starter opinion useful accessory item big bangers bad thing have able find about its available engines latest addition line unit use Tartan Twin other engines covered Q35 Q50 Quadras Magnum II $3995 plus $150 postage Super-Starter very good buy PK Products has another item Tar tan Twin havent seen used myself set mufflers sounds useful mufflers cast aluminum have chan nel through body expansion cham ber allows access needle valve side Paul Kinney claims rpm crease over stock muffler Price per set same starter Available PK Products PO Box 6226 Hayward CA 94540 Personal To Joe Placerville sent book came back marked De liverable As Addressed Send ad dress again Ill try get right time Bob Beckman 8248 Holly Grove Ct Manassas VA 22110 read about Model Aviation writing advertisers mention RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued paqe 56 Ranger designed turn view flight demonstration Ewald Heim craft see years dedi cation development parade StarRanger glides maneuver manuever Vertical rollsboth climbing diving effortless can fly very quickly cer tainly fast machine Ive seen Heim winds up punches collective Star-Ranger literally leaps air model saw sound well-maintained piece equipment word smooth no time buzzing rotor blades abrupt jerky pullouts smoothness proverbial Swiss watch vision extreme power After Ewalds flight demonstration checked out rotor blades machine curious never seen Heli copter pull such tight maneuvers ducing blade flutter Again found another clue rotor blades 12% thick featured 30 washout Thats thick com pared rotor blades makes very torsionally-strong blade Heim also used weight particular set blades believe 20 grams near tip feathering axis Continued page 150 322 So Gallatin RdMadison TN 37115 615 868-6811 Mon thru Sat am 500 pm FUTABA RADIO SALE Because care MIt radio systems prechecked REPAIR SERVICE FORproper operation prior shipment HOBBY LOBBYFP-7GK 72FMS-128 1istS38995$24150 E K LOG CT R 0 LFP7GK 72AMS-28Iist$35995$22500 FUTABA FT FP-50K 72FM5-128 IistS3lS95$20100 FP-5GK 72AMS-25 Iist$28995$18150 HOBBY SHACKFP4LW13 5-28servos1ist519995$11500 ROYAL LINEAdd $295 Prepaid Mastercard Visa 14COD $495Teno residents add 875% tan March 1984 147 Comes complete . slide valve carb muffled tuned pipe i OPSuper 60 RCA njJyThew dimension flying Fly confidence knowing 01S Super 60 has quiet responsive power dependability ease through difficult manuver style grace Catch local hobby shop 7cc 0 BOX 26247 0 NEW ORLEANS LA 70166 0 504 242-6667 CONTROLIII TIllS PROFILE5COMBA 7RA T WIDE & NARROW WEDGE 5 - 6 Capacities UNIFLOW & STINDD Cut Dliii lush Ingredients Far detailed brachure50C stamps/check ant CAROLINA-TAFFINDER 8345 Delhi Road Charleston Hgts SC 29418 803-563-7169 SALESI RADIO SYSTEMSI FUTABA ROYAL ACCESSORIES FOR MOST RADIOSj J TIGER TAIL 4 Ron Chidgeys latest and beat series little larger lighter slower retains honest flight character tistics Its predecessors Especially recommended sportsman ad vanced pattern also good choice turn-around pattern Plans construction hints $995 WELLER 3 BLADE PROP very stiff molded fiberglas propellor England Its efficient design allows substantial reduction noise level actually improving per formance $2000 NEW NEW CLAMP IT FOREVER STAINLESS STEEL PIPE CLAMPS Light strong Low-profile selfiocking 3116 width wont cut silicone couplers Pkg 4 clamps $295 RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued oaae 147 Apparently negotiations between Heim Gorham Model Products complete should able get Star-Ranger GMP read John Gorham told Star-Ranger will avail able either complete kit mechan ics set go fuselage reading con sidering acquiring Star-Ranger remember Star-Ranger could well best FAI Helicopter world today flown Ewald Heim four-time European champion should also remember StarRangers performance comes years practice determination Heims part have trouble Star-Ranger might machine capable handling current skill level need ashamed though must learn walk before can run practice solves great dilemmas reader problem have received couple letters readers cannot get NEW NEW WING TUBE & SOCKETS VI in die aluminum alloy tubing plug-in wings Included pair special slip-fit phenolic sockets build wing-structure 2024 alum tube 24 long socket 12 long $8g5lset ENGINE SLEEVE & BEARING PULLER Pull tight sleeves bearings easily damage Cone cone espanding brass ring grips sleeve bearing ID new 60s 17MM rear bearing * Special * Both $1395 See Dealer Order Direct Include 75 Per Item UPS GP Gator RIG Products 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Phone AC 904 476-8639 OS engines idle Baron 20s Both engines idled fine out Heli copter refused cooperate mounted place machine have included sketch Baron 20 clutch show potential problem lies After gluing pads place nylon clutch must shape pad file sandpaper-block match outside con tour clutch Unless pads con toured clutch will disengage properlythe result being slow motor idle rotor speed will decay slows will drag engine down kill could bad news landing approach take time shape clutch pads correctly Until next time remember re folding rotor blades trans portation always remove ball link blade arm dont exert undue forces link causing future failure BCNU Larry Jolly 5501 W Coma Santa Ana CA 92703 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 57 ish line nose ahead win What spectacular racecouldnt believe wont believe timesremember flying 3-lb airplane 50-in wingspan over Quarter Midget course using K&B 8011 4011 engines Don Moodys time 1257 Dave Latsha 1266 Joe Solko 1294 Arnie Wile flying 11 laps 1430 entire weekend like thisJim Moorehead Atlanta GA did great job about consistent flier have seen won eight first places two second places best time 1290 Dave Pal ace after recovering mid-air first heat Saturday got things going 1244 Connecticut father daughter team Jessica Irv Thurrott Jessica 14 years old did great job steady flier other contestant wasnt mid-air could have finished money dad luckier help daughters calling did finish fourth place Dave Latsha faultless after first heat went much-deserved win great flying teamwork caller Lou Hipkins best flying time posted 1235the fast time event PGRC would like thank con testants great sportsmanship Cliff Telford CD Airtronics Radios Mills Models Mallory Models count less people helped make suc cessful event little luck will soon see advertisement second annual East Coast Q500 Championship Race PGRC PGRC Q500 East Coast Championship Race results Dave Latsha Pennsyl vania$500 2 Jim Moorehead Geor gia$250 3 Joe Solko Mary land$l00 4 Irv Thurrott Con necticut$75 5 Don Moody Mary land$50 6 Arnie Wile New York$25 Fast Time Dave Latsha shows what can done EXHIB AIR 1/12 Scale F-27 $7500 deposit truly superb custom built kit WING AREA 1152 sq Basically wood construction some fiberglass parts including engine nacelles nose cone cockpit cup Basic hardware provided including aluminum non-retract landing gear control horns bellcranks etc Includes two 36 x 84 detailed blue prints 32 page instruction booklet etc rc models aircraft exhibitsEXHIBAIR 1955 S 299th P1 Federal Way Wo 98003 connecting rode made best riaIs available designed give long service eliminate rod breakage modern highPerfor mence model engines used leading aircraft boat car racers hobbyists Rods available popular model engines Look RPM new innovative products proven performance records Richardson Precision Machining Inc 5070 Golden Dr San Jose CA 9512914081257-7059 150 Model Aviation Sleeve Puller $795 Bearing Puller $895 [ [J[VDealer inquiries 11u uuu IncInvited ormance model nnectlng rods
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/03
Page Numbers: 56, 147, 150
Radio Control HELICOPTERS Larry Jolly LETS TALK about Star-Ranger new kid block have never read foreign publications have little interest RC Helicopters international front may have heard machine called Star-Ranger its creator Ewald Heim remember first time heard men tion dynamic duo back 1978 1 Dave Niemans shop outside London happened see name Star-Ranger English model magazine fellow shop informed Star-Ranger specially-modified Kavan Jet Ranger its builder Heim talented Ger man flier As time passed read pas sages referring Heim machine usually results section European contests can imagine excitement felt learned Heim would demon strating Star-Ranger recent Mer ced CA Fly-In Shortly after arrived Merced met Mr Heim andwas allowed examine machine firsthand im pressed both machine creator found Heim very professional willingly discussed machine gave feel ing Star-Ranger didnt just happen rather developed both calcula tor drawing board well workshop flying field Star-Ranger did indeed start out modified Kavan machine As coal dia monds share common element does Star-Ranger its predecessor things left give us clue its origin clockwise main rotor rotation familiar Bell 206 Jet Ranger fuselage So what makes helicopter StarRanger First Heim methodically lightened consolidated mechanics Instead being metal Star-Ranger mechanics consist mainly injection-molded filled nylon mechanics radio fit upper third fuselage fuselage itself nothing special fiberglass goes surprising unlike airplanes 0 0 After gluing clutch pad Baron 20 clutch pad must shaped clutch contour tile sanding block order get proper operation colum fuselage mainly facade Heli copter Heim has somehow managed pro duce semi-scale machine hefts 60-size motor five servos JR gyro still tips scales measly nine lb Light weight definitely attribute does entirely explain Star-Rangers staggering flight performance As soon heard sound machine hover realized another factor utilizes very high rotor rpm Heim told has model trimmed hover 1750 rpm Thats exactly run main rotor Heliboys normal head speed Ka van down close 1500 rpm Japanese machines around 1300 rpm So what does high rotor speed Because blades spinning faster can get control inputs rotor given period time Properly utilized high rpm makes very responsive Heli copter ability give instantaneous collective-pitch response However high rpm its problems An improperly-assembled out-of-balance out-of-track rotor head can shake itself pieces high rpm Star-Ranger mechanics mainly plastic carefully engineered take fierce loads placed Heim operates rpm StarContinued page 147 Ewald Helm W Germany Star-Rangerfour-time Eurocup winner possibly proficient RC Helicopter pilot world today Take close look Star-Rangers rotor head photo right Photos taken recent Merced CA Fun-Fly 56 Model Aviation Ewald Helm putting Star-Ranger through full Stall-Turn never flew over 6-ft high talk about concept calls Disc Load ing DL short DL like wing loading using area swept prop instead area wing Bill lot say have room basic point vertical performance DL should low possible seems make sense think about interesting questions keep coming up Just example What effect increasing number blades prop question what prop use has al ways tough usually winding up pretty much cut-and-try process Maybe DL thing can way take some guesswork out Any comments Tartan Twin Super-Starter have made several comments columns articles about H&K Super-Starter opinion useful accessory item big bangers bad thing have able find about its available engines latest addition line unit use Tartan Twin other engines covered Q35 Q50 Quadras Magnum II $3995 plus $150 postage Super-Starter very good buy PK Products has another item Tar tan Twin havent seen used myself set mufflers sounds useful mufflers cast aluminum have chan nel through body expansion cham ber allows access needle valve side Paul Kinney claims rpm crease over stock muffler Price per set same starter Available PK Products PO Box 6226 Hayward CA 94540 Personal To Joe Placerville sent book came back marked De liverable As Addressed Send ad dress again Ill try get right time Bob Beckman 8248 Holly Grove Ct Manassas VA 22110 read about Model Aviation writing advertisers mention RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued paqe 56 Ranger designed turn view flight demonstration Ewald Heim craft see years dedi cation development parade StarRanger glides maneuver manuever Vertical rollsboth climbing diving effortless can fly very quickly cer tainly fast machine Ive seen Heim winds up punches collective Star-Ranger literally leaps air model saw sound well-maintained piece equipment word smooth no time buzzing rotor blades abrupt jerky pullouts smoothness proverbial Swiss watch vision extreme power After Ewalds flight demonstration checked out rotor blades machine curious never seen Heli copter pull such tight maneuvers ducing blade flutter Again found another clue rotor blades 12% thick featured 30 washout Thats thick com pared rotor blades makes very torsionally-strong blade Heim also used weight particular set blades believe 20 grams near tip feathering axis Continued page 150 322 So Gallatin RdMadison TN 37115 615 868-6811 Mon thru Sat am 500 pm FUTABA RADIO SALE Because care MIt radio systems prechecked REPAIR SERVICE FORproper operation prior shipment HOBBY LOBBYFP-7GK 72FMS-128 1istS38995$24150 E K LOG CT R 0 LFP7GK 72AMS-28Iist$35995$22500 FUTABA FT FP-50K 72FM5-128 IistS3lS95$20100 FP-5GK 72AMS-25 Iist$28995$18150 HOBBY SHACKFP4LW13 5-28servos1ist519995$11500 ROYAL LINEAdd $295 Prepaid Mastercard Visa 14COD $495Teno residents add 875% tan March 1984 147 Comes complete . slide valve carb muffled tuned pipe i OPSuper 60 RCA njJyThew dimension flying Fly confidence knowing 01S Super 60 has quiet responsive power dependability ease through difficult manuver style grace Catch local hobby shop 7cc 0 BOX 26247 0 NEW ORLEANS LA 70166 0 504 242-6667 CONTROLIII TIllS PROFILE5COMBA 7RA T WIDE & NARROW WEDGE 5 - 6 Capacities UNIFLOW & STINDD Cut Dliii lush Ingredients Far detailed brachure50C stamps/check ant CAROLINA-TAFFINDER 8345 Delhi Road Charleston Hgts SC 29418 803-563-7169 SALESI RADIO SYSTEMSI FUTABA ROYAL ACCESSORIES FOR MOST RADIOSj J TIGER TAIL 4 Ron Chidgeys latest and beat series little larger lighter slower retains honest flight character tistics Its predecessors Especially recommended sportsman ad vanced pattern also good choice turn-around pattern Plans construction hints $995 WELLER 3 BLADE PROP very stiff molded fiberglas propellor England Its efficient design allows substantial reduction noise level actually improving per formance $2000 NEW NEW CLAMP IT FOREVER STAINLESS STEEL PIPE CLAMPS Light strong Low-profile selfiocking 3116 width wont cut silicone couplers Pkg 4 clamps $295 RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued oaae 147 Apparently negotiations between Heim Gorham Model Products complete should able get Star-Ranger GMP read John Gorham told Star-Ranger will avail able either complete kit mechan ics set go fuselage reading con sidering acquiring Star-Ranger remember Star-Ranger could well best FAI Helicopter world today flown Ewald Heim four-time European champion should also remember StarRangers performance comes years practice determination Heims part have trouble Star-Ranger might machine capable handling current skill level need ashamed though must learn walk before can run practice solves great dilemmas reader problem have received couple letters readers cannot get NEW NEW WING TUBE & SOCKETS VI in die aluminum alloy tubing plug-in wings Included pair special slip-fit phenolic sockets build wing-structure 2024 alum tube 24 long socket 12 long $8g5lset ENGINE SLEEVE & BEARING PULLER Pull tight sleeves bearings easily damage Cone cone espanding brass ring grips sleeve bearing ID new 60s 17MM rear bearing * Special * Both $1395 See Dealer Order Direct Include 75 Per Item UPS GP Gator RIG Products 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Phone AC 904 476-8639 OS engines idle Baron 20s Both engines idled fine out Heli copter refused cooperate mounted place machine have included sketch Baron 20 clutch show potential problem lies After gluing pads place nylon clutch must shape pad file sandpaper-block match outside con tour clutch Unless pads con toured clutch will disengage properlythe result being slow motor idle rotor speed will decay slows will drag engine down kill could bad news landing approach take time shape clutch pads correctly Until next time remember re folding rotor blades trans portation always remove ball link blade arm dont exert undue forces link causing future failure BCNU Larry Jolly 5501 W Coma Santa Ana CA 92703 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 57 ish line nose ahead win What spectacular racecouldnt believe wont believe timesremember flying 3-lb airplane 50-in wingspan over Quarter Midget course using K&B 8011 4011 engines Don Moodys time 1257 Dave Latsha 1266 Joe Solko 1294 Arnie Wile flying 11 laps 1430 entire weekend like thisJim Moorehead Atlanta GA did great job about consistent flier have seen won eight first places two second places best time 1290 Dave Pal ace after recovering mid-air first heat Saturday got things going 1244 Connecticut father daughter team Jessica Irv Thurrott Jessica 14 years old did great job steady flier other contestant wasnt mid-air could have finished money dad luckier help daughters calling did finish fourth place Dave Latsha faultless after first heat went much-deserved win great flying teamwork caller Lou Hipkins best flying time posted 1235the fast time event PGRC would like thank con testants great sportsmanship Cliff Telford CD Airtronics Radios Mills Models Mallory Models count less people helped make suc cessful event little luck will soon see advertisement second annual East Coast Q500 Championship Race PGRC PGRC Q500 East Coast Championship Race results Dave Latsha Pennsyl vania$500 2 Jim Moorehead Geor gia$250 3 Joe Solko Mary land$l00 4 Irv Thurrott Con necticut$75 5 Don Moody Mary land$50 6 Arnie Wile New York$25 Fast Time Dave Latsha shows what can done EXHIB AIR 1/12 Scale F-27 $7500 deposit truly superb custom built kit WING AREA 1152 sq Basically wood construction some fiberglass parts including engine nacelles nose cone cockpit cup Basic hardware provided including aluminum non-retract landing gear control horns bellcranks etc Includes two 36 x 84 detailed blue prints 32 page instruction booklet etc rc models aircraft exhibitsEXHIBAIR 1955 S 299th P1 Federal Way Wo 98003 connecting rode made best riaIs available designed give long service eliminate rod breakage modern highPerfor mence model engines used leading aircraft boat car racers hobbyists Rods available popular model engines Look RPM new innovative products proven performance records Richardson Precision Machining Inc 5070 Golden Dr San Jose CA 9512914081257-7059 150 Model Aviation Sleeve Puller $795 Bearing Puller $895 [ [J[VDealer inquiries 11u uuu IncInvited ormance model nnectlng rods
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/03
Page Numbers: 56, 147, 150
Radio Control HELICOPTERS Larry Jolly LETS TALK about Star-Ranger new kid block have never read foreign publications have little interest RC Helicopters international front may have heard machine called Star-Ranger its creator Ewald Heim remember first time heard men tion dynamic duo back 1978 1 Dave Niemans shop outside London happened see name Star-Ranger English model magazine fellow shop informed Star-Ranger specially-modified Kavan Jet Ranger its builder Heim talented Ger man flier As time passed read pas sages referring Heim machine usually results section European contests can imagine excitement felt learned Heim would demon strating Star-Ranger recent Mer ced CA Fly-In Shortly after arrived Merced met Mr Heim andwas allowed examine machine firsthand im pressed both machine creator found Heim very professional willingly discussed machine gave feel ing Star-Ranger didnt just happen rather developed both calcula tor drawing board well workshop flying field Star-Ranger did indeed start out modified Kavan machine As coal dia monds share common element does Star-Ranger its predecessor things left give us clue its origin clockwise main rotor rotation familiar Bell 206 Jet Ranger fuselage So what makes helicopter StarRanger First Heim methodically lightened consolidated mechanics Instead being metal Star-Ranger mechanics consist mainly injection-molded filled nylon mechanics radio fit upper third fuselage fuselage itself nothing special fiberglass goes surprising unlike airplanes 0 0 After gluing clutch pad Baron 20 clutch pad must shaped clutch contour tile sanding block order get proper operation colum fuselage mainly facade Heli copter Heim has somehow managed pro duce semi-scale machine hefts 60-size motor five servos JR gyro still tips scales measly nine lb Light weight definitely attribute does entirely explain Star-Rangers staggering flight performance As soon heard sound machine hover realized another factor utilizes very high rotor rpm Heim told has model trimmed hover 1750 rpm Thats exactly run main rotor Heliboys normal head speed Ka van down close 1500 rpm Japanese machines around 1300 rpm So what does high rotor speed Because blades spinning faster can get control inputs rotor given period time Properly utilized high rpm makes very responsive Heli copter ability give instantaneous collective-pitch response However high rpm its problems An improperly-assembled out-of-balance out-of-track rotor head can shake itself pieces high rpm Star-Ranger mechanics mainly plastic carefully engineered take fierce loads placed Heim operates rpm StarContinued page 147 Ewald Helm W Germany Star-Rangerfour-time Eurocup winner possibly proficient RC Helicopter pilot world today Take close look Star-Rangers rotor head photo right Photos taken recent Merced CA Fun-Fly 56 Model Aviation Ewald Helm putting Star-Ranger through full Stall-Turn never flew over 6-ft high talk about concept calls Disc Load ing DL short DL like wing loading using area swept prop instead area wing Bill lot say have room basic point vertical performance DL should low possible seems make sense think about interesting questions keep coming up Just example What effect increasing number blades prop question what prop use has al ways tough usually winding up pretty much cut-and-try process Maybe DL thing can way take some guesswork out Any comments Tartan Twin Super-Starter have made several comments columns articles about H&K Super-Starter opinion useful accessory item big bangers bad thing have able find about its available engines latest addition line unit use Tartan Twin other engines covered Q35 Q50 Quadras Magnum II $3995 plus $150 postage Super-Starter very good buy PK Products has another item Tar tan Twin havent seen used myself set mufflers sounds useful mufflers cast aluminum have chan nel through body expansion cham ber allows access needle valve side Paul Kinney claims rpm crease over stock muffler Price per set same starter Available PK Products PO Box 6226 Hayward CA 94540 Personal To Joe Placerville sent book came back marked De liverable As Addressed Send ad dress again Ill try get right time Bob Beckman 8248 Holly Grove Ct Manassas VA 22110 read about Model Aviation writing advertisers mention RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued paqe 56 Ranger designed turn view flight demonstration Ewald Heim craft see years dedi cation development parade StarRanger glides maneuver manuever Vertical rollsboth climbing diving effortless can fly very quickly cer tainly fast machine Ive seen Heim winds up punches collective Star-Ranger literally leaps air model saw sound well-maintained piece equipment word smooth no time buzzing rotor blades abrupt jerky pullouts smoothness proverbial Swiss watch vision extreme power After Ewalds flight demonstration checked out rotor blades machine curious never seen Heli copter pull such tight maneuvers ducing blade flutter Again found another clue rotor blades 12% thick featured 30 washout Thats thick com pared rotor blades makes very torsionally-strong blade Heim also used weight particular set blades believe 20 grams near tip feathering axis Continued page 150 322 So Gallatin RdMadison TN 37115 615 868-6811 Mon thru Sat am 500 pm FUTABA RADIO SALE Because care MIt radio systems prechecked REPAIR SERVICE FORproper operation prior shipment HOBBY LOBBYFP-7GK 72FMS-128 1istS38995$24150 E K LOG CT R 0 LFP7GK 72AMS-28Iist$35995$22500 FUTABA FT FP-50K 72FM5-128 IistS3lS95$20100 FP-5GK 72AMS-25 Iist$28995$18150 HOBBY SHACKFP4LW13 5-28servos1ist519995$11500 ROYAL LINEAdd $295 Prepaid Mastercard Visa 14COD $495Teno residents add 875% tan March 1984 147 Comes complete . slide valve carb muffled tuned pipe i OPSuper 60 RCA njJyThew dimension flying Fly confidence knowing 01S Super 60 has quiet responsive power dependability ease through difficult manuver style grace Catch local hobby shop 7cc 0 BOX 26247 0 NEW ORLEANS LA 70166 0 504 242-6667 CONTROLIII TIllS PROFILE5COMBA 7RA T WIDE & NARROW WEDGE 5 - 6 Capacities UNIFLOW & STINDD Cut Dliii lush Ingredients Far detailed brachure50C stamps/check ant CAROLINA-TAFFINDER 8345 Delhi Road Charleston Hgts SC 29418 803-563-7169 SALESI RADIO SYSTEMSI FUTABA ROYAL ACCESSORIES FOR MOST RADIOSj J TIGER TAIL 4 Ron Chidgeys latest and beat series little larger lighter slower retains honest flight character tistics Its predecessors Especially recommended sportsman ad vanced pattern also good choice turn-around pattern Plans construction hints $995 WELLER 3 BLADE PROP very stiff molded fiberglas propellor England Its efficient design allows substantial reduction noise level actually improving per formance $2000 NEW NEW CLAMP IT FOREVER STAINLESS STEEL PIPE CLAMPS Light strong Low-profile selfiocking 3116 width wont cut silicone couplers Pkg 4 clamps $295 RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued oaae 147 Apparently negotiations between Heim Gorham Model Products complete should able get Star-Ranger GMP read John Gorham told Star-Ranger will avail able either complete kit mechan ics set go fuselage reading con sidering acquiring Star-Ranger remember Star-Ranger could well best FAI Helicopter world today flown Ewald Heim four-time European champion should also remember StarRangers performance comes years practice determination Heims part have trouble Star-Ranger might machine capable handling current skill level need ashamed though must learn walk before can run practice solves great dilemmas reader problem have received couple letters readers cannot get NEW NEW WING TUBE & SOCKETS VI in die aluminum alloy tubing plug-in wings Included pair special slip-fit phenolic sockets build wing-structure 2024 alum tube 24 long socket 12 long $8g5lset ENGINE SLEEVE & BEARING PULLER Pull tight sleeves bearings easily damage Cone cone espanding brass ring grips sleeve bearing ID new 60s 17MM rear bearing * Special * Both $1395 See Dealer Order Direct Include 75 Per Item UPS GP Gator RIG Products 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Phone AC 904 476-8639 OS engines idle Baron 20s Both engines idled fine out Heli copter refused cooperate mounted place machine have included sketch Baron 20 clutch show potential problem lies After gluing pads place nylon clutch must shape pad file sandpaper-block match outside con tour clutch Unless pads con toured clutch will disengage properlythe result being slow motor idle rotor speed will decay slows will drag engine down kill could bad news landing approach take time shape clutch pads correctly Until next time remember re folding rotor blades trans portation always remove ball link blade arm dont exert undue forces link causing future failure BCNU Larry Jolly 5501 W Coma Santa Ana CA 92703 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 57 ish line nose ahead win What spectacular racecouldnt believe wont believe timesremember flying 3-lb airplane 50-in wingspan over Quarter Midget course using K&B 8011 4011 engines Don Moodys time 1257 Dave Latsha 1266 Joe Solko 1294 Arnie Wile flying 11 laps 1430 entire weekend like thisJim Moorehead Atlanta GA did great job about consistent flier have seen won eight first places two second places best time 1290 Dave Pal ace after recovering mid-air first heat Saturday got things going 1244 Connecticut father daughter team Jessica Irv Thurrott Jessica 14 years old did great job steady flier other contestant wasnt mid-air could have finished money dad luckier help daughters calling did finish fourth place Dave Latsha faultless after first heat went much-deserved win great flying teamwork caller Lou Hipkins best flying time posted 1235the fast time event PGRC would like thank con testants great sportsmanship Cliff Telford CD Airtronics Radios Mills Models Mallory Models count less people helped make suc cessful event little luck will soon see advertisement second annual East Coast Q500 Championship Race PGRC PGRC Q500 East Coast Championship Race results Dave Latsha Pennsyl vania$500 2 Jim Moorehead Geor gia$250 3 Joe Solko Mary land$l00 4 Irv Thurrott Con necticut$75 5 Don Moody Mary land$50 6 Arnie Wile New York$25 Fast Time Dave Latsha shows what can done EXHIB AIR 1/12 Scale F-27 $7500 deposit truly superb custom built kit WING AREA 1152 sq Basically wood construction some fiberglass parts including engine nacelles nose cone cockpit cup Basic hardware provided including aluminum non-retract landing gear control horns bellcranks etc Includes two 36 x 84 detailed blue prints 32 page instruction booklet etc rc models aircraft exhibitsEXHIBAIR 1955 S 299th P1 Federal Way Wo 98003 connecting rode made best riaIs available designed give long service eliminate rod breakage modern highPerfor mence model engines used leading aircraft boat car racers hobbyists Rods available popular model engines Look RPM new innovative products proven performance records Richardson Precision Machining Inc 5070 Golden Dr San Jose CA 9512914081257-7059 150 Model Aviation Sleeve Puller $795 Bearing Puller $895 [ [J[VDealer inquiries 11u uuu IncInvited ormance model nnectlng rods