Radio Control: Pylon Racing

RADIO CONTROL PYLON RACING U Ill F 1 CF ii 111 IER CAGE UPDATE January column alluded fact AMA would soon receiving final hopefully definitive results barrier cage testing undertaken Lee Webster input Al Watson representatives NMPRA National Miniature Pylon Racing Association expressed optimism results would confirm adequacy existing barrier cages Mr Webster presented report Friday October 23 1998 meeting AMA Safety Committee Muncie Mr Watson NMPRA president Vein Smith current AMA president Dave Brown former AMA president Don Lowe chairman Safety Committee various other luminanes Mr Websters initial tests performed using dynamic similitude projectiles solid airplane-shaped darts stub wings fired along cable using rocket-powered sled results tests rather gloomy However urging number Racing enthusiasts myself included AMA asked Mr Webster run new series tests using actual models NMPRA arranged donation about dozen Formula complete engines could find no flaw procedure time appeared fair test results held good bad news clubs have invested barrier cages racing Good news Cages properly built using ordinary #9 chain-link fence material will withstand full-on impact Formula about properly built part below Bad news significantly lesser impact pushes mesh quite bit Most existing cages arent big enough provide necessary crush zone sides cannot sure other materials now use have properties necessary absorb such impact stay together Nylon netting doesnt hung loosely 1/ Lexan doesnt Saturday October 24 Safety Committee made its recommendations AMA Executive Council EC recommendations included passage Emergency Proposal adopting specific design specifications place various suggested methods barrier construction now listed Competition Regulations specs include limited use #9 wire mesh Other specs include overall size cages type frame material method attachment mesh fabric frame welding preferred EC endorsed proposal voted finance immediate construction up ten 10 sets complying barrier cages complete trailers distributed nationally under auspices NMPRA also arranged ship Nats cages Muncie some big meets already scheduled local equipment may measure up lieu canceling existing sanctions Let say again could have shut down racing entirely didnt Instead helped us out big-time Racing has good friend Dave Brown Also Don Lowe Also Steve Kaluf AMAs Technical Director will saddled unpleasant task getting cages built coming flying season Now its true 10 cages arent enough clubs country will some pain Most clubs lot racing will probably want go ahead build new retrofitted cages soon can rather take chance getting shared sets time read construction drawings will completed Steve Vein going try have available ASAP club wants use silver lining around little cloud 114 Model Aviation udge I-. Pylon #1 signal lightsP Oc llOV AC halogen floodsfl 04Starting line display 4 Del lanes 11 lap ter Ponte completed lights 6 cut lights 2 per pylon 12-gauge cable Pylon #2 #3 judges feed cut information starting line Slice4display judge has dry erase board 4 pairs toggle switches 1 pair per aircraft C 0 Generator timer/lap counter has dry- e board jot down aircraft ID nish time etc filled row 11 lap completed toggle switches -watchSideline display duplicates starting line display collects cut information 3 Pylon #1 flaggers/cut judgespylons Fuel station & ready area Timers/Lap Counters will finally able say confidence cages adequate long theyre built specs should give us boost comes time ask volunteers work next race Off-Course Correction neck woods racing three-pole variety has dormant couple years have cages theyre up new specs theyve stored outdoors theyre bit ratty Furthermore trailer weve using transport right its load limit make cages heftier well need new trailer What After much pondering chin-scratching decided take cue two-pole folks try handling Pylon flagging cut-judging sidelines avoids necessity building lugging around #1 cagethe biggest heaviest course fact enough light bulbs wire determined could also timers cagethe second-biggest pain whole operation leaves us #2 #3 cages contend plus starter duck after airplanes take off Figure 1 shows layout concocted signal lights #1 halogen floodlights $10 choice five colors Theyre fed 110 volts AC generator located course should provide instant feature missing 12-volt systems remainder system consists simple toggle switches small standardized 12-volt bulbs sockets several rolls small-gauge speaker wire 12-volt battery recharged necessary main generator on-course display panel provides instant feedback pilots callers regarding number laps completed number cuts pylon duplicate panel sidelines provides cut information timers/lap counters real timeno longer will have rely auditory signals transmitted via walkie-talkie airhorn shouts starter Under system starter has easy has flag takeoff heat keep track whos lead Arguments over order finish points elapsed time etc will generally take place timers station starting line course theres no such thing free lunch benefits setup come cost few compromises thing 300 feet heavy cable isnt cheap Well have build boxes displays lights visible daylight also waterproof Well have carry extra bulbs Finally probably controversial wont able call cuts because slices buttonhooks Arguably ability fly past #1 right come back left important skill element game Pylon However pilot strays far ideal will end up flying longer course slower b induce his/her caller search heavens airplane instead focusing task hand c risk destroying airplane head-on collision Such behavior tends self-limiting Getting rid slice/buttonhook penalty removes source 90% arguments out race course Weve considered outfitting #1 crew lockout switches will physically prevent signaling turn calling cut same airplane during same lap still design stage goes press Ill provide updates available have experience anything similar have helpful hints source price information etc youd like share please send Keep Tiger Purring areas country APRA Arizona Pylon Racing Association engine list governs engines contestants may ran entrylevel Quickie racing Lee Von der Hey Las Vegas NV has taken time scope out most-popular engine APRA list Thunder Tiger Pro 40 ABC Heres take blueprint engine maximum longevity Because way engine rales written can make some very slight changes engines improve consistency durability performance U SCALE HEADQUARTERS MUISTUR SCAL 1/5 AND 1/4 SCALE MODEL FUN THE EASY WAY Actual Meinter Scale F4U Cornair Built John Weut Fiberglass & Plastic Accessories Plans Partial Full Kits Available Custom Building Service Available SEND IN FOR FREE CATALOG can wrte MISUR SCAIJ 6319 HWY49 MEBANE NC 27302 336 562-3700 http//www meister scale corn March 1999 115 ABLE Mostl ition 1200 Intl Elf Baby Cyclone Super Cycl6ne jiI Hornet DooIiig1 Aero Electric 3706 N 33rd St Galesburg MI 49053 Fax/Phone 616-665-9693 E-Mail aeroelectricwarldnetatt net F WUILUMJE L1I PCIALISTS IN COX AND AME ENGINES & CUSTOM PARTS OLD TIMER KITS & SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS PLUGS SILK QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS 112A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT PH 760-761-0511 FAX 761-0937 VISA IMC WELCOME NO COD MINIMUM ORDER $1000 PLUS 300 SHIPPING INSURANCE 200 rear bearing Thunder Tiger should replaced bearing has good-quality ball retainer SuperTigre GS 40 rear bearing perfect replacement Thunder Tiger rear bearing have quite few failures Thunder Tiger rear bearing ball retainers come apart reason replacing rear bearing front bearing fine replace Thunder Tiger rear bearing will need 25mm Allen wrench propane torch puller front collet battery terminal puller available automotive parts stores works fine Remove backplate head piston-andsleeve assembly carburetor point should have main case crank front rear bearings thrust washer collet still assembled use screwdriver try remove thrust washer collet Using battery terminal puller pull front washer off crank will pop off easier warm up little Once have thrust washer collet removed should able push crankshaft through back case Now should have case two bearings Set case edge bench light propane torch carefully heat area rear bearing seated overheat case should able pick up case glove rag tap lightly hardwood surface two three times until rear bearing falls out Slide new replacement bearing crank flat side bearing ball retainer forward Reheat case rear bearing seats Reassemble crank make sure front rear bearings seated way case Reinstall collet thrust washer adding propeller spinner nut propeller spinner nut should very tight case cools off should able hold case hand grasp propeller other hand pull crank MCABC 0S32 SX 0546 SF 0546 SX 0S46 FX 0S46 FX 0546 VE 0S46 FX-H 0546 VR 0S61 RFN-H0S61 RFN-H 0S61 SFN-H0561 SEN-H 0S61 X 0S61 Hanno Spi 0S61 RX 0591 VROF 0S61 SXWC05108 FSR 0565 VRM YS46 FR 0565 VRDF Y545 FS 0591 VRDF 0S140 RX YS61 ST-H 116 Model Aviation ISION FIBERGS Hundreds cowls radial cowls & wheelpants Strong lightweight one-piece construction Exact duplicate manufacturers original Phone orders information call 423-984-0828 9am-6pmEDT7 Send $100 catalog $200 Outside US 3745 Fox Creek Rd sville TN 37777 PARTS AVAI RACING WHEELS SOLID LINES CUSTOM NEEDLE VALVES True Chrome Will Peel Custom Porting High Performance PistonslCylinders Timing Options Available Some Versions Factory Installation Available Send $300 1998 Catalog er Inquiries Welcome PERFORMANCE SPECIALTIES P 0 Box 3146 nerville NV 89410 e 702-265-7523 702-265-7522 E-mail perfspec@acinet out just little slight click called end play End play essential binding front end will cause premature bearing wear poor performance dont feel hear click after assembling first time start over crank should also rotate freely case drag means bearings aligned properly must keep disassembling assembling until its right very big part what makes engine fast dependable next step little critical pistonand-rod assembly can installed way look inside piston will see material side other wrist pin located side material has positioned toward front engine connecting rod also offset slightly look bottom rod will see difference part has material side has positioned toward front engine Disassemble piston rod wrist pin circlip palr small needle-nose pliers remove circlip holds wrist pin Wash piston rod wrist pin acetone After parts dry assemble piston rod wrist pin wrist pin installed way put drop red formula LoctiteTM non-circlip side piston another drop wrist pin sticking out piston opposite side Push parts together let LoctiteTM dry about 15 minutes reason LoctiteTM wrist pin has little play eventually wears out piston egg-shaping mounting bosses Clean groove circlip goes small brush some acetone reinstall old circlip use circlip Nelson 40 Nelson circlip fits much better lot springier Make sure its properly seated piston will greeted disaster run engine CUSTOM LETTER TODAY THE VNYLWR TE WAY E4Yzz-i Since 1987 mail order company providing modeler EZ apply custom lettering logos stars etc choices type styles & colors decal custom cut pre-aligned & pre-spaced premium vinyl planes boats trains toys etc Heights 114 12 Priced right eg AMA er 1 high $250. color style Find out what can Sample infopack free Please include #10 SASE inquiries 5 16043 TULSA STREET GRANADA HILLS CA 91344 818-363-7131 - Mon Thur 1O-4pm PST E-Mail vinylrt@relaypointnet Plus $2 P/H Ca res add tax 1120 Wrigley Way Milpitas California 95035 Voice/Fax 408 946-4751 408 WINGS-S 1 CT LOOK no further fully molded sailplane needs RnR offer selection high performance sailpianes will address specific requirements F3BThermal Duration Slope Cross Country Mark Allen designed World Championship F3B EAGLE now being produced RnR its new lower price RnR sailplane enjoys design construction enhancements 1997 RnRs composite molded technology provides unique blend strength weight optimization ceable results found through increased durability torsional stability stiffness incorporated wing fuselage tail section also offer selection parts joiner systems scratch builders out catch latest visuals specifications competitive pricing RnRs sailplanes contact RnR RnR skys limit. zu1 March 1999 117 New Stits Learn paint like pros Fast easy way make stitches Simple method finishing tapes Easy use simple system Order over internet secure site **Paint over fiberglass fabric eino US Plus Shipping & handling ONly j F &M Enterprises Auburn Dale Dr ye El Toro California USA 92630-5005 Web address http www t t com Phone fax 949-583-1455 Fults Dual Strut Nose Gears have established themselves industry standard alter-market enhancements model aircraft C ie model right Model RE 300 RE 350 RE 400 RE 400 RE 500 RE 510 SF610 RE 710 RE 36J RE 57J SF770 SF800 Castorl 5tols Also Available Direct add $300 5&H IUSAI Z FUSSFax 217-351-3590___ Tooling PO Box 155 Savoy IL 61874 head shim usually stuck head should removed replaced thinner shim Carefully remove old aluminum shim razor blade knife replace K&B 65 40 010 shim overtighten head bolts just slightly snug fine following steps highly recommended successful break-in need break-in propeller Use 9 x 6 cut down seven inches diameterand make sure its balanced Bolt engine bench test stand making sure everything solid throttle wide open using break-in propeller engine should running 13000 14000 rpm very rich ordinary sport fuel 10-15% nitro will need run about on fuel rpm range lubricate loosen up engine Run another on fuel through engine periodically turning needle valve until reaches about 17000 rpm engine should still running rich speed lean engine out break-in propeller Remove break-in propeller install APC 9 x 6 Back needle valve out Y2 turn run tank fuel through engine rpm about 500 down maximum can run couple tanks fuel through engine way like just sure its well broken point should peaking around 16500-17000rpm Now ready race Thunder Tiger 40 Pro Bolt favorite Q-500 racer set engine 500 rpm down peak rich side turn loose Sources SuperTigre GS 40 rear bearing local hobby shop Nelson Circlip Performance Specialties Box 3146 Gardnerville NV 89410 K&B Head Shims K&B Manufacturing Inc 2100 College Dr Lake Havasu City AZ 86403 Loctite #271 Red automotive parts stores Always clean oil engines after flying Thanks Lee Until next month go sanely fast Pa INCORPORATED WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF SUPERIOR EPOXY-GLASS COWLS WHEEL PANTS 8 ACCESSORIES CALL NOW 810 677-0213 910 677-0414 orders SANYO BATTERY PACKS Receiver & Transmitter Packs Ni-Cds Ni-MH Actd TNR Technical Inc Irvine CA800-490-8418 Sanford FL800-346-0601 KIlT URN 11 1W IIIUlT WI Eli 43 MIDGET MUSTANG -010900 72 L09BIEDDOG -$14990 09 CHIPMUNK 410959 63 AION MRCOUPE 412959 05 P39 AIRACOERA 41099972 PIPER COMAI4CIIE 416990 60 REAJOWIN OPEED0TER4Oi99072 TWIN COMANCHE 410995 00 E24D LIUEEATOR-E2999055 MOONEY OVATION -026990 90 CESSNA 1201143025906 tsdss sedded kilemo kit FULL COLOR CATALOG 52 SHIPPING MD HMDLIHG 3195 5ZtSbTtU5T 555 551 IStS 055M 52511 JAQJ TAFFOD HOEL$ 3555 WIWOG S 9515115 Ut 45CC PHONE 517270-9300 VIOAMASTERCAROOISCOVER FAX 5172704570 March1999 119 Send $100 CaOpen $200 CanadaMonday Ftiday $300 outside USA10 am 4 pm EST Aieooope 49 gettde delightful bitti fly uvith sy light 95105 losdis& Ftilly built lesee tosohine oIl hal sod ply eompotsatl model hoalds ha Silly hales sheeted Kit atoltides molded oseopy oowl psetial inteior tolled lonipuitot ilteonplse moee Rudders ate flaicliceal Spso63leegth4laeso6tOireight5SlbsSieo 4 olisseel tadjo 35-452 0010 45654 0ole

RADIO CONTROL PYLON RACING U Ill F 1 CF ii 111 IER CAGE UPDATE January column alluded fact AMA would soon receiving final hopefully definitive results barrier cage testing undertaken Lee Webster input Al Watson representatives NMPRA National Miniature Pylon Racing Association expressed optimism results would confirm adequacy existing barrier cages Mr Webster presented report Friday October 23 1998 meeting AMA Safety Committee Muncie Mr Watson NMPRA president Vein Smith current AMA president Dave Brown former AMA president Don Lowe chairman Safety Committee various other luminanes Mr Websters initial tests performed using dynamic similitude projectiles solid airplane-shaped darts stub wings fired along cable using rocket-powered sled results tests rather gloomy However urging number Racing enthusiasts myself included AMA asked Mr Webster run new series tests using actual models NMPRA arranged donation about dozen Formula complete engines could find no flaw procedure time appeared fair test results held good bad news clubs have invested barrier cages racing Good news Cages properly built using ordinary #9 chain-link fence material will withstand full-on impact Formula about properly built part below Bad news significantly lesser impact pushes mesh quite bit Most existing cages arent big enough provide necessary crush zone sides cannot sure other materials now use have properties necessary absorb such impact stay together Nylon netting doesnt hung loosely 1/ Lexan doesnt Saturday October 24 Safety Committee made its recommendations AMA Executive Council EC recommendations included passage Emergency Proposal adopting specific design specifications place various suggested methods barrier construction now listed Competition Regulations specs include limited use #9 wire mesh Other specs include overall size cages type frame material method attachment mesh fabric frame welding preferred EC endorsed proposal voted finance immediate construction up ten 10 sets complying barrier cages complete trailers distributed nationally under auspices NMPRA also arranged ship Nats cages Muncie some big meets already scheduled local equipment may measure up lieu canceling existing sanctions Let say again could have shut down racing entirely didnt Instead helped us out big-time Racing has good friend Dave Brown Also Don Lowe Also Steve Kaluf AMAs Technical Director will saddled unpleasant task getting cages built coming flying season Now its true 10 cages arent enough clubs country will some pain Most clubs lot racing will probably want go ahead build new retrofitted cages soon can rather take chance getting shared sets time read construction drawings will completed Steve Vein going try have available ASAP club wants use silver lining around little cloud 114 Model Aviation udge I-. Pylon #1 signal lightsP Oc llOV AC halogen floodsfl 04Starting line display 4 Del lanes 11 lap ter Ponte completed lights 6 cut lights 2 per pylon 12-gauge cable Pylon #2 #3 judges feed cut information starting line Slice4display judge has dry erase board 4 pairs toggle switches 1 pair per aircraft C 0 Generator timer/lap counter has dry- e board jot down aircraft ID nish time etc filled row 11 lap completed toggle switches -watchSideline display duplicates starting line display collects cut information 3 Pylon #1 flaggers/cut judgespylons Fuel station & ready area Timers/Lap Counters will finally able say confidence cages adequate long theyre built specs should give us boost comes time ask volunteers work next race Off-Course Correction neck woods racing three-pole variety has dormant couple years have cages theyre up new specs theyve stored outdoors theyre bit ratty Furthermore trailer weve using transport right its load limit make cages heftier well need new trailer What After much pondering chin-scratching decided take cue two-pole folks try handling Pylon flagging cut-judging sidelines avoids necessity building lugging around #1 cagethe biggest heaviest course fact enough light bulbs wire determined could also timers cagethe second-biggest pain whole operation leaves us #2 #3 cages contend plus starter duck after airplanes take off Figure 1 shows layout concocted signal lights #1 halogen floodlights $10 choice five colors Theyre fed 110 volts AC generator located course should provide instant feature missing 12-volt systems remainder system consists simple toggle switches small standardized 12-volt bulbs sockets several rolls small-gauge speaker wire 12-volt battery recharged necessary main generator on-course display panel provides instant feedback pilots callers regarding number laps completed number cuts pylon duplicate panel sidelines provides cut information timers/lap counters real timeno longer will have rely auditory signals transmitted via walkie-talkie airhorn shouts starter Under system starter has easy has flag takeoff heat keep track whos lead Arguments over order finish points elapsed time etc will generally take place timers station starting line course theres no such thing free lunch benefits setup come cost few compromises thing 300 feet heavy cable isnt cheap Well have build boxes displays lights visible daylight also waterproof Well have carry extra bulbs Finally probably controversial wont able call cuts because slices buttonhooks Arguably ability fly past #1 right come back left important skill element game Pylon However pilot strays far ideal will end up flying longer course slower b induce his/her caller search heavens airplane instead focusing task hand c risk destroying airplane head-on collision Such behavior tends self-limiting Getting rid slice/buttonhook penalty removes source 90% arguments out race course Weve considered outfitting #1 crew lockout switches will physically prevent signaling turn calling cut same airplane during same lap still design stage goes press Ill provide updates available have experience anything similar have helpful hints source price information etc youd like share please send Keep Tiger Purring areas country APRA Arizona Pylon Racing Association engine list governs engines contestants may ran entrylevel Quickie racing Lee Von der Hey Las Vegas NV has taken time scope out most-popular engine APRA list Thunder Tiger Pro 40 ABC Heres take blueprint engine maximum longevity Because way engine rales written can make some very slight changes engines improve consistency durability performance U SCALE HEADQUARTERS MUISTUR SCAL 1/5 AND 1/4 SCALE MODEL FUN THE EASY WAY Actual Meinter Scale F4U Cornair Built John Weut Fiberglass & Plastic Accessories Plans Partial Full Kits Available Custom Building Service Available SEND IN FOR FREE CATALOG can wrte MISUR SCAIJ 6319 HWY49 MEBANE NC 27302 336 562-3700 http//www meister scale corn March 1999 115 ABLE Mostl ition 1200 Intl Elf Baby Cyclone Super Cycl6ne jiI Hornet DooIiig1 Aero Electric 3706 N 33rd St Galesburg MI 49053 Fax/Phone 616-665-9693 E-Mail aeroelectricwarldnetatt net F WUILUMJE L1I PCIALISTS IN COX AND AME ENGINES & CUSTOM PARTS OLD TIMER KITS & SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS PLUGS SILK QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS 112A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT PH 760-761-0511 FAX 761-0937 VISA IMC WELCOME NO COD MINIMUM ORDER $1000 PLUS 300 SHIPPING INSURANCE 200 rear bearing Thunder Tiger should replaced bearing has good-quality ball retainer SuperTigre GS 40 rear bearing perfect replacement Thunder Tiger rear bearing have quite few failures Thunder Tiger rear bearing ball retainers come apart reason replacing rear bearing front bearing fine replace Thunder Tiger rear bearing will need 25mm Allen wrench propane torch puller front collet battery terminal puller available automotive parts stores works fine Remove backplate head piston-andsleeve assembly carburetor point should have main case crank front rear bearings thrust washer collet still assembled use screwdriver try remove thrust washer collet Using battery terminal puller pull front washer off crank will pop off easier warm up little Once have thrust washer collet removed should able push crankshaft through back case Now should have case two bearings Set case edge bench light propane torch carefully heat area rear bearing seated overheat case should able pick up case glove rag tap lightly hardwood surface two three times until rear bearing falls out Slide new replacement bearing crank flat side bearing ball retainer forward Reheat case rear bearing seats Reassemble crank make sure front rear bearings seated way case Reinstall collet thrust washer adding propeller spinner nut propeller spinner nut should very tight case cools off should able hold case hand grasp propeller other hand pull crank MCABC 0S32 SX 0546 SF 0546 SX 0S46 FX 0S46 FX 0546 VE 0S46 FX-H 0546 VR 0S61 RFN-H0S61 RFN-H 0S61 SFN-H0561 SEN-H 0S61 X 0S61 Hanno Spi 0S61 RX 0591 VROF 0S61 SXWC05108 FSR 0565 VRM YS46 FR 0565 VRDF Y545 FS 0591 VRDF 0S140 RX YS61 ST-H 116 Model Aviation ISION FIBERGS Hundreds cowls radial cowls & wheelpants Strong lightweight one-piece construction Exact duplicate manufacturers original Phone orders information call 423-984-0828 9am-6pmEDT7 Send $100 catalog $200 Outside US 3745 Fox Creek Rd sville TN 37777 PARTS AVAI RACING WHEELS SOLID LINES CUSTOM NEEDLE VALVES True Chrome Will Peel Custom Porting High Performance PistonslCylinders Timing Options Available Some Versions Factory Installation Available Send $300 1998 Catalog er Inquiries Welcome PERFORMANCE SPECIALTIES P 0 Box 3146 nerville NV 89410 e 702-265-7523 702-265-7522 E-mail perfspec@acinet out just little slight click called end play End play essential binding front end will cause premature bearing wear poor performance dont feel hear click after assembling first time start over crank should also rotate freely case drag means bearings aligned properly must keep disassembling assembling until its right very big part what makes engine fast dependable next step little critical pistonand-rod assembly can installed way look inside piston will see material side other wrist pin located side material has positioned toward front engine connecting rod also offset slightly look bottom rod will see difference part has material side has positioned toward front engine Disassemble piston rod wrist pin circlip palr small needle-nose pliers remove circlip holds wrist pin Wash piston rod wrist pin acetone After parts dry assemble piston rod wrist pin wrist pin installed way put drop red formula LoctiteTM non-circlip side piston another drop wrist pin sticking out piston opposite side Push parts together let LoctiteTM dry about 15 minutes reason LoctiteTM wrist pin has little play eventually wears out piston egg-shaping mounting bosses Clean groove circlip goes small brush some acetone reinstall old circlip use circlip Nelson 40 Nelson circlip fits much better lot springier Make sure its properly seated piston will greeted disaster run engine CUSTOM LETTER TODAY THE VNYLWR TE WAY E4Yzz-i Since 1987 mail order company providing modeler EZ apply custom lettering logos stars etc choices type styles & colors decal custom cut pre-aligned & pre-spaced premium vinyl planes boats trains toys etc Heights 114 12 Priced right eg AMA er 1 high $250. color style Find out what can Sample infopack free Please include #10 SASE inquiries 5 16043 TULSA STREET GRANADA HILLS CA 91344 818-363-7131 - Mon Thur 1O-4pm PST E-Mail vinylrt@relaypointnet Plus $2 P/H Ca res add tax 1120 Wrigley Way Milpitas California 95035 Voice/Fax 408 946-4751 408 WINGS-S 1 CT LOOK no further fully molded sailplane needs RnR offer selection high performance sailpianes will address specific requirements F3BThermal Duration Slope Cross Country Mark Allen designed World Championship F3B EAGLE now being produced RnR its new lower price RnR sailplane enjoys design construction enhancements 1997 RnRs composite molded technology provides unique blend strength weight optimization ceable results found through increased durability torsional stability stiffness incorporated wing fuselage tail section also offer selection parts joiner systems scratch builders out catch latest visuals specifications competitive pricing RnRs sailplanes contact RnR RnR skys limit. zu1 March 1999 117 New Stits Learn paint like pros Fast easy way make stitches Simple method finishing tapes Easy use simple system Order over internet secure site **Paint over fiberglass fabric eino US Plus Shipping & handling ONly j F &M Enterprises Auburn Dale Dr ye El Toro California USA 92630-5005 Web address http www t t com Phone fax 949-583-1455 Fults Dual Strut Nose Gears have established themselves industry standard alter-market enhancements model aircraft C ie model right Model RE 300 RE 350 RE 400 RE 400 RE 500 RE 510 SF610 RE 710 RE 36J RE 57J SF770 SF800 Castorl 5tols Also Available Direct add $300 5&H IUSAI Z FUSSFax 217-351-3590___ Tooling PO Box 155 Savoy IL 61874 head shim usually stuck head should removed replaced thinner shim Carefully remove old aluminum shim razor blade knife replace K&B 65 40 010 shim overtighten head bolts just slightly snug fine following steps highly recommended successful break-in need break-in propeller Use 9 x 6 cut down seven inches diameterand make sure its balanced Bolt engine bench test stand making sure everything solid throttle wide open using break-in propeller engine should running 13000 14000 rpm very rich ordinary sport fuel 10-15% nitro will need run about on fuel rpm range lubricate loosen up engine Run another on fuel through engine periodically turning needle valve until reaches about 17000 rpm engine should still running rich speed lean engine out break-in propeller Remove break-in propeller install APC 9 x 6 Back needle valve out Y2 turn run tank fuel through engine rpm about 500 down maximum can run couple tanks fuel through engine way like just sure its well broken point should peaking around 16500-17000rpm Now ready race Thunder Tiger 40 Pro Bolt favorite Q-500 racer set engine 500 rpm down peak rich side turn loose Sources SuperTigre GS 40 rear bearing local hobby shop Nelson Circlip Performance Specialties Box 3146 Gardnerville NV 89410 K&B Head Shims K&B Manufacturing Inc 2100 College Dr Lake Havasu City AZ 86403 Loctite #271 Red automotive parts stores Always clean oil engines after flying Thanks Lee Until next month go sanely fast Pa INCORPORATED WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF SUPERIOR EPOXY-GLASS COWLS WHEEL PANTS 8 ACCESSORIES CALL NOW 810 677-0213 910 677-0414 orders SANYO BATTERY PACKS Receiver & Transmitter Packs Ni-Cds Ni-MH Actd TNR Technical Inc Irvine CA800-490-8418 Sanford FL800-346-0601 KIlT URN 11 1W IIIUlT WI Eli 43 MIDGET MUSTANG -010900 72 L09BIEDDOG -$14990 09 CHIPMUNK 410959 63 AION MRCOUPE 412959 05 P39 AIRACOERA 41099972 PIPER COMAI4CIIE 416990 60 REAJOWIN OPEED0TER4Oi99072 TWIN COMANCHE 410995 00 E24D LIUEEATOR-E2999055 MOONEY OVATION -026990 90 CESSNA 1201143025906 tsdss sedded kilemo kit FULL COLOR CATALOG 52 SHIPPING MD HMDLIHG 3195 5ZtSbTtU5T 555 551 IStS 055M 52511 JAQJ TAFFOD HOEL$ 3555 WIWOG S 9515115 Ut 45CC PHONE 517270-9300 VIOAMASTERCAROOISCOVER FAX 5172704570 March1999 119 Send $100 CaOpen $200 CanadaMonday Ftiday $300 outside USA10 am 4 pm EST Aieooope 49 gettde delightful bitti fly uvith sy light 95105 losdis& Ftilly built lesee tosohine oIl hal sod ply eompotsatl model hoalds ha Silly hales sheeted Kit atoltides molded oseopy oowl psetial inteior tolled lonipuitot ilteonplse moee Rudders ate flaicliceal Spso63leegth4laeso6tOireight5SlbsSieo 4 olisseel tadjo 35-452 0010 45654 0ole