RADIO CONTROL JETS JPO Jet Pilots Organization Turbine America started Turbine America remembered Turbine America will continue called Turbine America coming AMAs International Aeromodeling Center Muncie June 13-15 Spectators welcome will open flying weekend turbine- ducted-fan-powered jets meet will showcase jet manufacturers latest products turbine engine suppliers majority jet model aircraft suppliers have committed attend will much see site beautiful 70 x 700foot paved runways large ramp improvement last years meets intermittent rain should great event however contingency plans have made Airborne Precision Models F-86 addition new jet entries described prior Heart Ohio Superman discussions another significant jet manufacturer entry has surfaced Airborne Precision Models founded Herney Serrano will kitting Giant Scale F-86 derived well-known scratch-built model Dick Rotkosky new kit version F-86 well-prepared complete including fiberglass body hatches sheeted-foam wings tail surfaces molded gear doors inside outside forms cockpit kit turbine version includes molded shrouds titanium double-wall tailpipes custom-fitted Turbomin engine Sophia engine finished weight turbine should about 23 pounds ducted-fan version also available scale landing gear offered option should example F-86 Turbine America 1997 Orders being taken delivery 4-6 weeks cost well below $2000 Herney says already planning next kit model introduction Turbine Engine Approvals current production turbines model jets have received AMA approval manufacturers have busy satisfying AMA information needs include June1997 115 scene Jet Pilots Organization Turbine America 1996 meet Steve Ray Larry Tudor watch Hiroyuki Okis team prepare Boeing 747 flight Jim Hiller poses Golden West turbine-powered CS Models Terminator AMA test aircraft Frank Nolls Giant Scale aircraft shows off Kirby Kustom Vinyl Graphics Kirby can design custom layout details suit Golden West turbine installation designed Jim Hiller Terminatorfuel tanks under plywood bulkheads detailed data regarding engine design safety considerations controls verification testing Jet fliers fortunate have several suitable engines JPX Golden West Turbomin AMT Sophia Engine approvals required process release 1997 pilot waivers turbine-powered hobby has green light very important Much work has gone turbine power everyone should work keep safe acceptable AMA Turbine Testhed Aircraft Leading up turbine approvals part AMAs development data experience engine operation flight experience gained through volunteer committee efforts Although turbines approved information-gathering will continue additional engines AMA will also continue gather information everyones success field manufacturers product developments new engines Special credit goes Jim Hiller built Golden West turbine-powered CS Models Terminator designed installationit AMAs first liquidfueled turbine installation Terminator test-flown AMAs testbed aircraft primary concern protect fuel storage ruptureparticularly engine penetration upon impact Jims design demonstrated logical concept solution AMA does actually conduct crash testing Since Jim demonstrated turbine Terminator Superman has included installation refinements engine/aircraft combination turned out successful performance package Although AMAs evaluation test Golden West turbine has come close Jim will continue campaign model remainder 1997 meets Look fast red streak doing aerobatics Also look full construction article RIG Jets International Graphics Jets several high-tech sources model aircraft graphics results have seen Scale meets other competitive events recently asked graphics Turbinetime Maverick tried alternative approach using computer-cut vinyl 002 inch graphics material durable fuelproof can clear-coat painted simple apply biggest advantage low cost sources have equipment cut graphics just have choose own good source can develop custom-designed layout details suit design tastes such logos government markings lettering geometric shapes fortunate have Kirby Kustom Vinyl Graphics Southern Ohio region although Kirby better-known support Giant Scale Pattern Tournament Champions TOG aircraft provided graphics last years United States competitors Kirby has begun supplying graphics support jet modelers worked well prices representative should possible him decorate jet including custom layouts less $100 Sources Airborne Precision Models 8441 63rd Ave Middle Village NY 11379 718 672-6645 CS Models 9522 Biggs Way Windsor CA 95492 707 837-9920 Kirbys Kustom Vinyl Graphics 903 Settlemire Rd Lebanon OH 45036 513932-2422 Model Aviation w modelaircraft o
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/06
Page Numbers: 115, 116
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/06
Page Numbers: 115, 116
RADIO CONTROL JETS JPO Jet Pilots Organization Turbine America started Turbine America remembered Turbine America will continue called Turbine America coming AMAs International Aeromodeling Center Muncie June 13-15 Spectators welcome will open flying weekend turbine- ducted-fan-powered jets meet will showcase jet manufacturers latest products turbine engine suppliers majority jet model aircraft suppliers have committed attend will much see site beautiful 70 x 700foot paved runways large ramp improvement last years meets intermittent rain should great event however contingency plans have made Airborne Precision Models F-86 addition new jet entries described prior Heart Ohio Superman discussions another significant jet manufacturer entry has surfaced Airborne Precision Models founded Herney Serrano will kitting Giant Scale F-86 derived well-known scratch-built model Dick Rotkosky new kit version F-86 well-prepared complete including fiberglass body hatches sheeted-foam wings tail surfaces molded gear doors inside outside forms cockpit kit turbine version includes molded shrouds titanium double-wall tailpipes custom-fitted Turbomin engine Sophia engine finished weight turbine should about 23 pounds ducted-fan version also available scale landing gear offered option should example F-86 Turbine America 1997 Orders being taken delivery 4-6 weeks cost well below $2000 Herney says already planning next kit model introduction Turbine Engine Approvals current production turbines model jets have received AMA approval manufacturers have busy satisfying AMA information needs include June1997 115 scene Jet Pilots Organization Turbine America 1996 meet Steve Ray Larry Tudor watch Hiroyuki Okis team prepare Boeing 747 flight Jim Hiller poses Golden West turbine-powered CS Models Terminator AMA test aircraft Frank Nolls Giant Scale aircraft shows off Kirby Kustom Vinyl Graphics Kirby can design custom layout details suit Golden West turbine installation designed Jim Hiller Terminatorfuel tanks under plywood bulkheads detailed data regarding engine design safety considerations controls verification testing Jet fliers fortunate have several suitable engines JPX Golden West Turbomin AMT Sophia Engine approvals required process release 1997 pilot waivers turbine-powered hobby has green light very important Much work has gone turbine power everyone should work keep safe acceptable AMA Turbine Testhed Aircraft Leading up turbine approvals part AMAs development data experience engine operation flight experience gained through volunteer committee efforts Although turbines approved information-gathering will continue additional engines AMA will also continue gather information everyones success field manufacturers product developments new engines Special credit goes Jim Hiller built Golden West turbine-powered CS Models Terminator designed installationit AMAs first liquidfueled turbine installation Terminator test-flown AMAs testbed aircraft primary concern protect fuel storage ruptureparticularly engine penetration upon impact Jims design demonstrated logical concept solution AMA does actually conduct crash testing Since Jim demonstrated turbine Terminator Superman has included installation refinements engine/aircraft combination turned out successful performance package Although AMAs evaluation test Golden West turbine has come close Jim will continue campaign model remainder 1997 meets Look fast red streak doing aerobatics Also look full construction article RIG Jets International Graphics Jets several high-tech sources model aircraft graphics results have seen Scale meets other competitive events recently asked graphics Turbinetime Maverick tried alternative approach using computer-cut vinyl 002 inch graphics material durable fuelproof can clear-coat painted simple apply biggest advantage low cost sources have equipment cut graphics just have choose own good source can develop custom-designed layout details suit design tastes such logos government markings lettering geometric shapes fortunate have Kirby Kustom Vinyl Graphics Southern Ohio region although Kirby better-known support Giant Scale Pattern Tournament Champions TOG aircraft provided graphics last years United States competitors Kirby has begun supplying graphics support jet modelers worked well prices representative should possible him decorate jet including custom layouts less $100 Sources Airborne Precision Models 8441 63rd Ave Middle Village NY 11379 718 672-6645 CS Models 9522 Biggs Way Windsor CA 95492 707 837-9920 Kirbys Kustom Vinyl Graphics 903 Settlemire Rd Lebanon OH 45036 513932-2422 Model Aviation w modelaircraft o
