Radio Control PYLON RA CING Dill Hager THERE has quite void FM Pylon Racing since United States dropped Out event tome countries FAL Pylon main Racing events US main Racing event still Formula problem seems have effort must put out competitive Formula Quarter Midget just wasnt enough time left FAI person build least two planes FAI season unlike Formula en gines FAI engines run 80% metha nol alcohol 20% oil must set up differ ently prop rpm runs different tuned pipe have whole new ball game plus fact going able race FAI couple times during year made event too much work what got out So ended up just dropping event left Pylon Racing out international competitionat least United States Several peoplemost Pylon Racers themselvesdecided would try get FAI Racing going again Surveys taken Phone calls made big question What would take getyou flier interested FAI Pylon Racing again project wasnt something done overnight tremendous effort great amount time put getting changes made would start flying FAI again Well arc nowthe rules almost exactly what wanted some things think about flying fields lost year due noise complaints Well tuned pipe FAI models planes probably quiet sport planes com mercial mufflers cost standpoint can now fly Formula racer FAI airplane two events high cost nitromethane over $30/gal alcohol FAI fuel still under $2/gal think am sure about other Formula Continued page 127 52 Model Aviation go miss RJ model kate5oj fl30 koosfrjkce 01o2 MOIoa rozpt kdta1340 ore 1340ror, plocho3420 hrnotrost2200 motorMVVS 50 GRRT Milos Zclenek Maims race-proven Miss RJ PAl Pylon Racer Listen Bills advice easy get FAI Pylon Formula tllersI might able crease amount fun per dollar FAIl Plugs engines should last lots longer ii Graceful Czechoslovaklan PAl Pylon Racer designed Milos Maims Its design based race-modified P-Si Mustang Power Czech MVVS 65cc engine Milos brother Zclanek very successful 1982 Racing season model winners Czechoslovak Championships holders Czech fast-time record 125 3-view note ho unobtrusive end tuned pipe muffler just ahead air scoop Enon OH Alden Shipp WB9WAJ Quincy IL Dan Pruss 131 E Penningion Ln Plainfield IL 60544 RC Giant Scale/Beckman Continued page 49 didnt say assume will have Toledo Hobbypoxy scale colors Last June 1 got letter Bob Pettit Pettit Paint Company Inc people make Hobbypoxy wrote tell about project under way provide paint-mixing formulas help Scale modelers re produce accurate color schemes Since museumscale accuracy prime concern Giant Scale modeling other items kept pushing down list things tell about program has reported detail Scale columns various magazines will just outline What boils down Hobbypoxy has researched colors used various aircraft lets say example WW II RAF colors labs have determined exact mixture standard Hobbypoxy colors needed match show works formula Dark Green colors used upper surfaces Hurricanes Spitfires during Battle Britain 6 parts 1166 Dark Red 2 parts H33 Stinson Green part 1149 Cub Yellow part H81 Black part 1110 White Mix together mix Flat Hardener thing sure would never have thought produce shade green starting lots dark red month get another note two three color formulas So far have WW Ilor latercoiors program continues wont long before almost color need will have figured out assume writing Hobbypoxy will let find out have colors need will probably put list future Im hoping get work out colors need Sparrowhawk Super SunRay plans Super SunRay semi-scale model patterned after small biplane racer called Sorceress original Ron Mangums model incorporate several unusual features including reverse stagger inverted gull lower wing no struts kind upper wing mounted shoulder position fuselage inverted gull dihedral lower wing provides proper wing gap same time allows use very short landing gear legs unusual quite practi cal design upper wingspan 6 ft 4 14-in chord lower wing somewhat smaller fuselage over 6-ft long 5-in wide 10Y2-in deep Rons original powered Quadra flies very well dont know what weighs plans 1 would estimate 18 20 lb plans drawn Calvin Clark con sist two sheets approximately 3 ft 7 ft first impression didnt have much detail two reasons construc tion really quite simple Ron Calvin must have assumed very experienced modelers would using plans examle dowels shown leading edge wing anchors trailing edges simply note about using nylon screws hold wing no detail shown no detail engine radio installation things wont bother experienced builder could Nor~ AVIONIUS J&AcH INC ACCUETACH 1 LCITALqMoMITOR DIR~TER GE TACHof CHARto get G& Determ ne state d Makes t possIble Select idle thIiJof yoUf N9 accuratecharge5 wsafely J5 Jtd adjUStmebatter~pack nflharg scale r 100 cycle Ch~bat watChI~~ig nals dUa1ox x out bi1t pfeCI terY combo5ffl charge 5jQfl electronics ORDER YOURS NOW 79id Send check money order no 000s NorCal AVIONICS Inc PO Box 70956 yvale CA 94086California residents add 6% tax Add $300 shipping outside continental USADealer inquiries invited real stumbling blocks beginner construction really quite straightforward simple using common sport RC techniques Except spars hardwood plywood balsa lots Some substitutions cheaper materials could save lot money example -in sheet balsa fuselage sides could replaced door-skin ply backed up -in sq spruce longerons balsa formers ribs could cut foam core board dont mean criticism design just hints accomplish same thing having mortgage farm Super SunRay uncommon design very good flier wont see sitting next field plans available Ron Mangum PO Box 8244 Greensboro NC 27410 Waco UPF-7 plans UPF-7 opencockpit biplane similar contemporary PT-17 have soft spot heart aircraft because first open biplane ever flew got private ticket late Forties small field near Portsmouth VA field like era now covered houses Anyway owner field addition Aeronca Champs used training two airplanes really intrigued clipped-wing Monocoupe restoring other operational UPF-7 owner really wrapped up Monocoupe built display model complete planned color scheme traded model him check-out flying time Waco time effort well spent part Dave Richardsons UPF-7 quarter-scale plans show Quadra mount spans 86-in 733/4-in long estimated 23 lb shown plans just within comfortable capabilities Quadra first saw Daves prototype fly STARS rally 1980 Kioritz slightly larger engine allows little margin enor puts bit snap maneuvers Almost engines under 4 ci will fit nicely radial cowl plans consist three sheets approximately 3 ft 5 ft plus smaller sheet landing gear details addition well-written four-page instruction booklet questions came mind looking plans answered time finished reading booklet available Dave Rich ardson Star Route Deposit NY 13754 50cc Quadra other day got slightly latebut very welcomeChristmas present Im writing early January UPS dropped off brand new 50cc Quadra Its first ones off production line looks great havent chance run yet will soon results will next Big Bangers article Bob Beckman 8248 Holly Grove Ct Manassas VA 22110 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 52 fiters have hard time getting engine last contest let alone whole season FAI engine possible have engine last whole Racing season started Racing glow plugs 29 39 Now some over $2 Formula use plug per flight lucky some dont last whole flight FAI competition could possibly use same plug whole weekend April 1983 127 THE flOW POWRTOW WINCH ZIP & LONGER BATTERY LIFE Power size sailplane current draw -kiting & manual drum brakes adjustable speed chute -a round toot switch 115 lb braided line use iith RUTIEVEM launch-a-minute flights end line shagging delays line crossings drag tree operation tangles heavy-duty cables clips braided 30 lb line ribbon hand switch line guides ball bearing swivels mbAUDAVE sysTEms COEPOWAIION ow wOOD LAI4EMALVEINPA193S5 215444-0692 Write call information FAIIFormula airplane can also flown sport airplane desire present day Pylon Racing planes very stable very easy fly fact think will fly better sport planes Try oneyou just might like Now before go further want make clear am no way trying make Formula look bad As far am concerned premier Racing event would give up fly other event am just using comparison also say wouldnt also fly some FAI get going again few local contests FAI 1982 What going 1983 Someone has get ball rolling again Come gangthey have done everything asked ball court now Oh way dont think FAI fast enough flying l20s now write someone may break teens Heres something would like pass received Mr Z Mama Dear Friends would like invite cordially either see directly compete 6th Grand Prix Modela Trophy going held Melnik CSSR June 10-12 1983 inter national F3D category will flown under new FAI mles accepted ClAM December 1980 Grand Prix Modela really big contest very popular among RC enthusiasts attendance over 2000 spectators usually exception airfield beside Melnik roughly 35 km Prague direc non Nord very nicely placed especially 128 Model Aviation F3D purposes airfield going used F3D European Championships next year accommodation possibilities restaurant services very good Melnik hesitate write detailed infonnation following address MODELA Attn Mr Z Malina Holeckova 9 15000 Praha 5 Czecho slovakia Czechoslovakian RC modelers organizing committee Grand Prix Modela looking forward seeing Melnik beginning June 1983 will welcome traditional hospitality sure will enjoy GRAND PRLX MODELA Organizing Committee time read wont have much time get ready go race what about next year Pylon Racing has brought friends over United States wife have done lot traveling US FAI can expand world year just after Christmas lot people migrate South Maybe just tired snow want break whatever reason lot end up going Tan gerine Intemational year saw 23 entries Formula 24 entries Quarter Midget Dennis 0 Brian CD Pylon Racing year Dennis said years weather greatest between raindrops fog some pretty good races Heres fliers finished Formula 11 Brian Richmond0—l 130 Fast Time 2 Bob Brogdone 3 Bill Williamson* 4 Gail Jacobson 5 Greg Doe 6 Rex Knepper 7 Art Arro 8 CURTISS WA Offered Two Sices Kiorta 60 Plan Drawings & Partial Kits Quarter Scale Kioritz type Engine 94% Span Quarter Scale Plan Set $3000 5 Sheets Opposite Wing View $1200 2 Sheets Oar 2 Scale Plan Set 51 5002 Sheets Opposite Wing View add 5775 2 Scale Far 60 Engines 63 Span 980 Sq are ot ildino Dave Keats 9 Irwin Funderburk 10 John Gore Note *Determsned fly-off Quarter Midget fliers finished thus Jim Bartels2 Gail Jacobson* 3 Dave Keats* 4 Rod Gier 5 Buddy Roosl252 Fast Time 6 Paul Schattauer 7 Greg Doe 8 Bob Schuster 9 Dave Latsha 10 SW Richmond Note *De termined fly-off Sounds like Orlando FL place to bring new year Maybe will see December See next month Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe 7X 77302 RC Helicopters/Chesney Continued page 51 Contest tasks require no translational flight since case contestants lot hover practice will usually better us blast off fly aerobatics illustrate point fipd LA Simpson perfect example since L yet tried forward flight fact could barely hover Helicopter just year before Expert-class win subject LA fellow Tarheel found approach leaming fly example just much good discipline contest flying can think LA must have attended contests East Coast since first saw attempts hover Stateaville NC Schluter Cup 1981 contest experience plus lot long distance phone calls Walt Schoonard set-up flying advice have accounted abilities clearly de served win way two months later LA finally tried forward flight $3OOi plus shipping vera strans Aner 23 lbs Fult 510 4100 pans trrS2500 Other napetl giuct-ecule plane tall nine 5 P119 0usd KiotitO$2800 108 Fnsn Mosquito oudr$2400 80 Frn5fl Mesquite 4090 Fear-end81700 854 cash chsCk macsnPlanssntnllOd tJP5POST 04 telPAID toreigr orders Odd 45% 4 raajldesiOd sand Iage nasa tar hroOhu5S ranbarnutt plans sttars55 T7rGLOW lireball PLUGS NEW IMPROVED High Performance Giow Element Blow Proof Seal Six Typos 3 Heat Ranges Longer Life Only $120 Swanson- Associates PO Boxl5l ~ Since 1948 Wayne NJ 07470
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/04
Page Numbers: 52, 127, 128
Radio Control PYLON RA CING Dill Hager THERE has quite void FM Pylon Racing since United States dropped Out event tome countries FAL Pylon main Racing events US main Racing event still Formula problem seems have effort must put out competitive Formula Quarter Midget just wasnt enough time left FAI person build least two planes FAI season unlike Formula en gines FAI engines run 80% metha nol alcohol 20% oil must set up differ ently prop rpm runs different tuned pipe have whole new ball game plus fact going able race FAI couple times during year made event too much work what got out So ended up just dropping event left Pylon Racing out international competitionat least United States Several peoplemost Pylon Racers themselvesdecided would try get FAI Racing going again Surveys taken Phone calls made big question What would take getyou flier interested FAI Pylon Racing again project wasnt something done overnight tremendous effort great amount time put getting changes made would start flying FAI again Well arc nowthe rules almost exactly what wanted some things think about flying fields lost year due noise complaints Well tuned pipe FAI models planes probably quiet sport planes com mercial mufflers cost standpoint can now fly Formula racer FAI airplane two events high cost nitromethane over $30/gal alcohol FAI fuel still under $2/gal think am sure about other Formula Continued page 127 52 Model Aviation go miss RJ model kate5oj fl30 koosfrjkce 01o2 MOIoa rozpt kdta1340 ore 1340ror, plocho3420 hrnotrost2200 motorMVVS 50 GRRT Milos Zclenek Maims race-proven Miss RJ PAl Pylon Racer Listen Bills advice easy get FAI Pylon Formula tllersI might able crease amount fun per dollar FAIl Plugs engines should last lots longer ii Graceful Czechoslovaklan PAl Pylon Racer designed Milos Maims Its design based race-modified P-Si Mustang Power Czech MVVS 65cc engine Milos brother Zclanek very successful 1982 Racing season model winners Czechoslovak Championships holders Czech fast-time record 125 3-view note ho unobtrusive end tuned pipe muffler just ahead air scoop Enon OH Alden Shipp WB9WAJ Quincy IL Dan Pruss 131 E Penningion Ln Plainfield IL 60544 RC Giant Scale/Beckman Continued page 49 didnt say assume will have Toledo Hobbypoxy scale colors Last June 1 got letter Bob Pettit Pettit Paint Company Inc people make Hobbypoxy wrote tell about project under way provide paint-mixing formulas help Scale modelers re produce accurate color schemes Since museumscale accuracy prime concern Giant Scale modeling other items kept pushing down list things tell about program has reported detail Scale columns various magazines will just outline What boils down Hobbypoxy has researched colors used various aircraft lets say example WW II RAF colors labs have determined exact mixture standard Hobbypoxy colors needed match show works formula Dark Green colors used upper surfaces Hurricanes Spitfires during Battle Britain 6 parts 1166 Dark Red 2 parts H33 Stinson Green part 1149 Cub Yellow part H81 Black part 1110 White Mix together mix Flat Hardener thing sure would never have thought produce shade green starting lots dark red month get another note two three color formulas So far have WW Ilor latercoiors program continues wont long before almost color need will have figured out assume writing Hobbypoxy will let find out have colors need will probably put list future Im hoping get work out colors need Sparrowhawk Super SunRay plans Super SunRay semi-scale model patterned after small biplane racer called Sorceress original Ron Mangums model incorporate several unusual features including reverse stagger inverted gull lower wing no struts kind upper wing mounted shoulder position fuselage inverted gull dihedral lower wing provides proper wing gap same time allows use very short landing gear legs unusual quite practi cal design upper wingspan 6 ft 4 14-in chord lower wing somewhat smaller fuselage over 6-ft long 5-in wide 10Y2-in deep Rons original powered Quadra flies very well dont know what weighs plans 1 would estimate 18 20 lb plans drawn Calvin Clark con sist two sheets approximately 3 ft 7 ft first impression didnt have much detail two reasons construc tion really quite simple Ron Calvin must have assumed very experienced modelers would using plans examle dowels shown leading edge wing anchors trailing edges simply note about using nylon screws hold wing no detail shown no detail engine radio installation things wont bother experienced builder could Nor~ AVIONIUS J&AcH INC ACCUETACH 1 LCITALqMoMITOR DIR~TER GE TACHof CHARto get G& Determ ne state d Makes t possIble Select idle thIiJof yoUf N9 accuratecharge5 wsafely J5 Jtd adjUStmebatter~pack nflharg scale r 100 cycle Ch~bat watChI~~ig nals dUa1ox x out bi1t pfeCI terY combo5ffl charge 5jQfl electronics ORDER YOURS NOW 79id Send check money order no 000s NorCal AVIONICS Inc PO Box 70956 yvale CA 94086California residents add 6% tax Add $300 shipping outside continental USADealer inquiries invited real stumbling blocks beginner construction really quite straightforward simple using common sport RC techniques Except spars hardwood plywood balsa lots Some substitutions cheaper materials could save lot money example -in sheet balsa fuselage sides could replaced door-skin ply backed up -in sq spruce longerons balsa formers ribs could cut foam core board dont mean criticism design just hints accomplish same thing having mortgage farm Super SunRay uncommon design very good flier wont see sitting next field plans available Ron Mangum PO Box 8244 Greensboro NC 27410 Waco UPF-7 plans UPF-7 opencockpit biplane similar contemporary PT-17 have soft spot heart aircraft because first open biplane ever flew got private ticket late Forties small field near Portsmouth VA field like era now covered houses Anyway owner field addition Aeronca Champs used training two airplanes really intrigued clipped-wing Monocoupe restoring other operational UPF-7 owner really wrapped up Monocoupe built display model complete planned color scheme traded model him check-out flying time Waco time effort well spent part Dave Richardsons UPF-7 quarter-scale plans show Quadra mount spans 86-in 733/4-in long estimated 23 lb shown plans just within comfortable capabilities Quadra first saw Daves prototype fly STARS rally 1980 Kioritz slightly larger engine allows little margin enor puts bit snap maneuvers Almost engines under 4 ci will fit nicely radial cowl plans consist three sheets approximately 3 ft 5 ft plus smaller sheet landing gear details addition well-written four-page instruction booklet questions came mind looking plans answered time finished reading booklet available Dave Rich ardson Star Route Deposit NY 13754 50cc Quadra other day got slightly latebut very welcomeChristmas present Im writing early January UPS dropped off brand new 50cc Quadra Its first ones off production line looks great havent chance run yet will soon results will next Big Bangers article Bob Beckman 8248 Holly Grove Ct Manassas VA 22110 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 52 fiters have hard time getting engine last contest let alone whole season FAI engine possible have engine last whole Racing season started Racing glow plugs 29 39 Now some over $2 Formula use plug per flight lucky some dont last whole flight FAI competition could possibly use same plug whole weekend April 1983 127 THE flOW POWRTOW WINCH ZIP & LONGER BATTERY LIFE Power size sailplane current draw -kiting & manual drum brakes adjustable speed chute -a round toot switch 115 lb braided line use iith RUTIEVEM launch-a-minute flights end line shagging delays line crossings drag tree operation tangles heavy-duty cables clips braided 30 lb line ribbon hand switch line guides ball bearing swivels mbAUDAVE sysTEms COEPOWAIION ow wOOD LAI4EMALVEINPA193S5 215444-0692 Write call information FAIIFormula airplane can also flown sport airplane desire present day Pylon Racing planes very stable very easy fly fact think will fly better sport planes Try oneyou just might like Now before go further want make clear am no way trying make Formula look bad As far am concerned premier Racing event would give up fly other event am just using comparison also say wouldnt also fly some FAI get going again few local contests FAI 1982 What going 1983 Someone has get ball rolling again Come gangthey have done everything asked ball court now Oh way dont think FAI fast enough flying l20s now write someone may break teens Heres something would like pass received Mr Z Mama Dear Friends would like invite cordially either see directly compete 6th Grand Prix Modela Trophy going held Melnik CSSR June 10-12 1983 inter national F3D category will flown under new FAI mles accepted ClAM December 1980 Grand Prix Modela really big contest very popular among RC enthusiasts attendance over 2000 spectators usually exception airfield beside Melnik roughly 35 km Prague direc non Nord very nicely placed especially 128 Model Aviation F3D purposes airfield going used F3D European Championships next year accommodation possibilities restaurant services very good Melnik hesitate write detailed infonnation following address MODELA Attn Mr Z Malina Holeckova 9 15000 Praha 5 Czecho slovakia Czechoslovakian RC modelers organizing committee Grand Prix Modela looking forward seeing Melnik beginning June 1983 will welcome traditional hospitality sure will enjoy GRAND PRLX MODELA Organizing Committee time read wont have much time get ready go race what about next year Pylon Racing has brought friends over United States wife have done lot traveling US FAI can expand world year just after Christmas lot people migrate South Maybe just tired snow want break whatever reason lot end up going Tan gerine Intemational year saw 23 entries Formula 24 entries Quarter Midget Dennis 0 Brian CD Pylon Racing year Dennis said years weather greatest between raindrops fog some pretty good races Heres fliers finished Formula 11 Brian Richmond0—l 130 Fast Time 2 Bob Brogdone 3 Bill Williamson* 4 Gail Jacobson 5 Greg Doe 6 Rex Knepper 7 Art Arro 8 CURTISS WA Offered Two Sices Kiorta 60 Plan Drawings & Partial Kits Quarter Scale Kioritz type Engine 94% Span Quarter Scale Plan Set $3000 5 Sheets Opposite Wing View $1200 2 Sheets Oar 2 Scale Plan Set 51 5002 Sheets Opposite Wing View add 5775 2 Scale Far 60 Engines 63 Span 980 Sq are ot ildino Dave Keats 9 Irwin Funderburk 10 John Gore Note *Determsned fly-off Quarter Midget fliers finished thus Jim Bartels2 Gail Jacobson* 3 Dave Keats* 4 Rod Gier 5 Buddy Roosl252 Fast Time 6 Paul Schattauer 7 Greg Doe 8 Bob Schuster 9 Dave Latsha 10 SW Richmond Note *De termined fly-off Sounds like Orlando FL place to bring new year Maybe will see December See next month Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe 7X 77302 RC Helicopters/Chesney Continued page 51 Contest tasks require no translational flight since case contestants lot hover practice will usually better us blast off fly aerobatics illustrate point fipd LA Simpson perfect example since L yet tried forward flight fact could barely hover Helicopter just year before Expert-class win subject LA fellow Tarheel found approach leaming fly example just much good discipline contest flying can think LA must have attended contests East Coast since first saw attempts hover Stateaville NC Schluter Cup 1981 contest experience plus lot long distance phone calls Walt Schoonard set-up flying advice have accounted abilities clearly de served win way two months later LA finally tried forward flight $3OOi plus shipping vera strans Aner 23 lbs Fult 510 4100 pans trrS2500 Other napetl giuct-ecule plane tall nine 5 P119 0usd KiotitO$2800 108 Fnsn Mosquito oudr$2400 80 Frn5fl Mesquite 4090 Fear-end81700 854 cash chsCk macsnPlanssntnllOd tJP5POST 04 telPAID toreigr orders Odd 45% 4 raajldesiOd sand Iage nasa tar hroOhu5S ranbarnutt plans sttars55 T7rGLOW lireball PLUGS NEW IMPROVED High Performance Giow Element Blow Proof Seal Six Typos 3 Heat Ranges Longer Life Only $120 Swanson- Associates PO Boxl5l ~ Since 1948 Wayne NJ 07470
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/04
Page Numbers: 52, 127, 128
Radio Control PYLON RA CING Dill Hager THERE has quite void FM Pylon Racing since United States dropped Out event tome countries FAL Pylon main Racing events US main Racing event still Formula problem seems have effort must put out competitive Formula Quarter Midget just wasnt enough time left FAI person build least two planes FAI season unlike Formula en gines FAI engines run 80% metha nol alcohol 20% oil must set up differ ently prop rpm runs different tuned pipe have whole new ball game plus fact going able race FAI couple times during year made event too much work what got out So ended up just dropping event left Pylon Racing out international competitionat least United States Several peoplemost Pylon Racers themselvesdecided would try get FAI Racing going again Surveys taken Phone calls made big question What would take getyou flier interested FAI Pylon Racing again project wasnt something done overnight tremendous effort great amount time put getting changes made would start flying FAI again Well arc nowthe rules almost exactly what wanted some things think about flying fields lost year due noise complaints Well tuned pipe FAI models planes probably quiet sport planes com mercial mufflers cost standpoint can now fly Formula racer FAI airplane two events high cost nitromethane over $30/gal alcohol FAI fuel still under $2/gal think am sure about other Formula Continued page 127 52 Model Aviation go miss RJ model kate5oj fl30 koosfrjkce 01o2 MOIoa rozpt kdta1340 ore 1340ror, plocho3420 hrnotrost2200 motorMVVS 50 GRRT Milos Zclenek Maims race-proven Miss RJ PAl Pylon Racer Listen Bills advice easy get FAI Pylon Formula tllersI might able crease amount fun per dollar FAIl Plugs engines should last lots longer ii Graceful Czechoslovaklan PAl Pylon Racer designed Milos Maims Its design based race-modified P-Si Mustang Power Czech MVVS 65cc engine Milos brother Zclanek very successful 1982 Racing season model winners Czechoslovak Championships holders Czech fast-time record 125 3-view note ho unobtrusive end tuned pipe muffler just ahead air scoop Enon OH Alden Shipp WB9WAJ Quincy IL Dan Pruss 131 E Penningion Ln Plainfield IL 60544 RC Giant Scale/Beckman Continued page 49 didnt say assume will have Toledo Hobbypoxy scale colors Last June 1 got letter Bob Pettit Pettit Paint Company Inc people make Hobbypoxy wrote tell about project under way provide paint-mixing formulas help Scale modelers re produce accurate color schemes Since museumscale accuracy prime concern Giant Scale modeling other items kept pushing down list things tell about program has reported detail Scale columns various magazines will just outline What boils down Hobbypoxy has researched colors used various aircraft lets say example WW II RAF colors labs have determined exact mixture standard Hobbypoxy colors needed match show works formula Dark Green colors used upper surfaces Hurricanes Spitfires during Battle Britain 6 parts 1166 Dark Red 2 parts H33 Stinson Green part 1149 Cub Yellow part H81 Black part 1110 White Mix together mix Flat Hardener thing sure would never have thought produce shade green starting lots dark red month get another note two three color formulas So far have WW Ilor latercoiors program continues wont long before almost color need will have figured out assume writing Hobbypoxy will let find out have colors need will probably put list future Im hoping get work out colors need Sparrowhawk Super SunRay plans Super SunRay semi-scale model patterned after small biplane racer called Sorceress original Ron Mangums model incorporate several unusual features including reverse stagger inverted gull lower wing no struts kind upper wing mounted shoulder position fuselage inverted gull dihedral lower wing provides proper wing gap same time allows use very short landing gear legs unusual quite practi cal design upper wingspan 6 ft 4 14-in chord lower wing somewhat smaller fuselage over 6-ft long 5-in wide 10Y2-in deep Rons original powered Quadra flies very well dont know what weighs plans 1 would estimate 18 20 lb plans drawn Calvin Clark con sist two sheets approximately 3 ft 7 ft first impression didnt have much detail two reasons construc tion really quite simple Ron Calvin must have assumed very experienced modelers would using plans examle dowels shown leading edge wing anchors trailing edges simply note about using nylon screws hold wing no detail shown no detail engine radio installation things wont bother experienced builder could Nor~ AVIONIUS J&AcH INC ACCUETACH 1 LCITALqMoMITOR DIR~TER GE TACHof CHARto get G& Determ ne state d Makes t possIble Select idle thIiJof yoUf N9 accuratecharge5 wsafely J5 Jtd adjUStmebatter~pack nflharg scale r 100 cycle Ch~bat watChI~~ig nals dUa1ox x out bi1t pfeCI terY combo5ffl charge 5jQfl electronics ORDER YOURS NOW 79id Send check money order no 000s NorCal AVIONICS Inc PO Box 70956 yvale CA 94086California residents add 6% tax Add $300 shipping outside continental USADealer inquiries invited real stumbling blocks beginner construction really quite straightforward simple using common sport RC techniques Except spars hardwood plywood balsa lots Some substitutions cheaper materials could save lot money example -in sheet balsa fuselage sides could replaced door-skin ply backed up -in sq spruce longerons balsa formers ribs could cut foam core board dont mean criticism design just hints accomplish same thing having mortgage farm Super SunRay uncommon design very good flier wont see sitting next field plans available Ron Mangum PO Box 8244 Greensboro NC 27410 Waco UPF-7 plans UPF-7 opencockpit biplane similar contemporary PT-17 have soft spot heart aircraft because first open biplane ever flew got private ticket late Forties small field near Portsmouth VA field like era now covered houses Anyway owner field addition Aeronca Champs used training two airplanes really intrigued clipped-wing Monocoupe restoring other operational UPF-7 owner really wrapped up Monocoupe built display model complete planned color scheme traded model him check-out flying time Waco time effort well spent part Dave Richardsons UPF-7 quarter-scale plans show Quadra mount spans 86-in 733/4-in long estimated 23 lb shown plans just within comfortable capabilities Quadra first saw Daves prototype fly STARS rally 1980 Kioritz slightly larger engine allows little margin enor puts bit snap maneuvers Almost engines under 4 ci will fit nicely radial cowl plans consist three sheets approximately 3 ft 5 ft plus smaller sheet landing gear details addition well-written four-page instruction booklet questions came mind looking plans answered time finished reading booklet available Dave Rich ardson Star Route Deposit NY 13754 50cc Quadra other day got slightly latebut very welcomeChristmas present Im writing early January UPS dropped off brand new 50cc Quadra Its first ones off production line looks great havent chance run yet will soon results will next Big Bangers article Bob Beckman 8248 Holly Grove Ct Manassas VA 22110 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 52 fiters have hard time getting engine last contest let alone whole season FAI engine possible have engine last whole Racing season started Racing glow plugs 29 39 Now some over $2 Formula use plug per flight lucky some dont last whole flight FAI competition could possibly use same plug whole weekend April 1983 127 THE flOW POWRTOW WINCH ZIP & LONGER BATTERY LIFE Power size sailplane current draw -kiting & manual drum brakes adjustable speed chute -a round toot switch 115 lb braided line use iith RUTIEVEM launch-a-minute flights end line shagging delays line crossings drag tree operation tangles heavy-duty cables clips braided 30 lb line ribbon hand switch line guides ball bearing swivels mbAUDAVE sysTEms COEPOWAIION ow wOOD LAI4EMALVEINPA193S5 215444-0692 Write call information FAIIFormula airplane can also flown sport airplane desire present day Pylon Racing planes very stable very easy fly fact think will fly better sport planes Try oneyou just might like Now before go further want make clear am no way trying make Formula look bad As far am concerned premier Racing event would give up fly other event am just using comparison also say wouldnt also fly some FAI get going again few local contests FAI 1982 What going 1983 Someone has get ball rolling again Come gangthey have done everything asked ball court now Oh way dont think FAI fast enough flying l20s now write someone may break teens Heres something would like pass received Mr Z Mama Dear Friends would like invite cordially either see directly compete 6th Grand Prix Modela Trophy going held Melnik CSSR June 10-12 1983 inter national F3D category will flown under new FAI mles accepted ClAM December 1980 Grand Prix Modela really big contest very popular among RC enthusiasts attendance over 2000 spectators usually exception airfield beside Melnik roughly 35 km Prague direc non Nord very nicely placed especially 128 Model Aviation F3D purposes airfield going used F3D European Championships next year accommodation possibilities restaurant services very good Melnik hesitate write detailed infonnation following address MODELA Attn Mr Z Malina Holeckova 9 15000 Praha 5 Czecho slovakia Czechoslovakian RC modelers organizing committee Grand Prix Modela looking forward seeing Melnik beginning June 1983 will welcome traditional hospitality sure will enjoy GRAND PRLX MODELA Organizing Committee time read wont have much time get ready go race what about next year Pylon Racing has brought friends over United States wife have done lot traveling US FAI can expand world year just after Christmas lot people migrate South Maybe just tired snow want break whatever reason lot end up going Tan gerine Intemational year saw 23 entries Formula 24 entries Quarter Midget Dennis 0 Brian CD Pylon Racing year Dennis said years weather greatest between raindrops fog some pretty good races Heres fliers finished Formula 11 Brian Richmond0—l 130 Fast Time 2 Bob Brogdone 3 Bill Williamson* 4 Gail Jacobson 5 Greg Doe 6 Rex Knepper 7 Art Arro 8 CURTISS WA Offered Two Sices Kiorta 60 Plan Drawings & Partial Kits Quarter Scale Kioritz type Engine 94% Span Quarter Scale Plan Set $3000 5 Sheets Opposite Wing View $1200 2 Sheets Oar 2 Scale Plan Set 51 5002 Sheets Opposite Wing View add 5775 2 Scale Far 60 Engines 63 Span 980 Sq are ot ildino Dave Keats 9 Irwin Funderburk 10 John Gore Note *Determsned fly-off Quarter Midget fliers finished thus Jim Bartels2 Gail Jacobson* 3 Dave Keats* 4 Rod Gier 5 Buddy Roosl252 Fast Time 6 Paul Schattauer 7 Greg Doe 8 Bob Schuster 9 Dave Latsha 10 SW Richmond Note *De termined fly-off Sounds like Orlando FL place to bring new year Maybe will see December See next month Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe 7X 77302 RC Helicopters/Chesney Continued page 51 Contest tasks require no translational flight since case contestants lot hover practice will usually better us blast off fly aerobatics illustrate point fipd LA Simpson perfect example since L yet tried forward flight fact could barely hover Helicopter just year before Expert-class win subject LA fellow Tarheel found approach leaming fly example just much good discipline contest flying can think LA must have attended contests East Coast since first saw attempts hover Stateaville NC Schluter Cup 1981 contest experience plus lot long distance phone calls Walt Schoonard set-up flying advice have accounted abilities clearly de served win way two months later LA finally tried forward flight $3OOi plus shipping vera strans Aner 23 lbs Fult 510 4100 pans trrS2500 Other napetl giuct-ecule plane tall nine 5 P119 0usd KiotitO$2800 108 Fnsn Mosquito oudr$2400 80 Frn5fl Mesquite 4090 Fear-end81700 854 cash chsCk macsnPlanssntnllOd tJP5POST 04 telPAID toreigr orders Odd 45% 4 raajldesiOd sand Iage nasa tar hroOhu5S ranbarnutt plans sttars55 T7rGLOW lireball PLUGS NEW IMPROVED High Performance Giow Element Blow Proof Seal Six Typos 3 Heat Ranges Longer Life Only $120 Swanson- Associates PO Boxl5l ~ Since 1948 Wayne NJ 07470