A THANK YOU order wrote telephoned regarding SE-5a pictured July RC Scale colunm Model Aviation s publisher Ross McMullen casually asked include few random photos opening article shots SE-5a ones could put hands quickly enough appease him though large scale model seems photos generated enough interest cause excuse impart some additional information background about model one-third scale Scout Experimental No 5a SE-5a built kit manufactured about ten years ago Ohio-based company called Air Design few years after kits release Air Design taken over Avco Industries used produce cockpit kits scale aircraft models including Dave Platts A-scale fighters mention coincidental connection between big Air Design Scout Avcos cockpit kits because gargantuan SE-5a actually twice-size scale-up Top Flite Models SE-5 designed Dave Wayne Seiwert hard work minor field repair KI-84 Frank wonder modelers saw model Toledo show wondered builders scale models good really ever flew Well truth almost us fly dont se would mi nor field repairs have ever invented Gene Bartons Skymider Little need said about meticulous attention detail found model Naturally wings fold down during taxi out back up way home Would expect less Honest would think size right could get right fly ship Its cockpit truly awesome airplane 38 Model Aviation Scale Jeff Toy 200 S Spring Garden St Ambler PAl 9002 David Toyers quarter-scale Hurricane Richard Rawles Mosquito flew remarkable -like speeds seemed guests England showed us thing two bout quite impressed ability capture in-flight performance subjects Perhaps well known Top Guns pilots certainly very very im pressive performances Brits Rich Uravitchs Navy SNJ also Ziroli design model features flaps retracts Air tronics radio G-62 power Note crowd bulging ropes background Top Gun RC Aeromodeling should full view public positive image thats just Impressive can make can promise several thousand curious spectators left Top Guns grandstands very different impression model airplanes came THE HOBBY SHOP HOME WITH YOUM THE 14th ANNUAL RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE reference guide R/C hobbies Browse through guide find items need youll know lust whot ask ot fovo rite hobby shop RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE lets turn wish list shopping list knowing whots avoiloble con plon new projects improve existing projects Price formation also helps add up just what plans will cost Look RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE local hobby shop call 800-446-5489 weekdays 830 500 CST order RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE supports Academy Model Aeronautics AMA donating $100 ever copy guide purchase authorize donation AMA mall hobby shop reciept coupon below Kalmbach Order direct using coupon calling 800-446-5489 SO S 55555000000000066 .... SeeS.. order send Dept 0196 RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE PO Box 1612 WaukeshaWI 53187-1612 YES Id like order _____ RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDES #12092 $ ______ ent enclosed 1 Charge account Name_______________________________________________ Street______________________________________________________[v33][b21311240152910710]] City State Zip Country Charge ercard l American Express mm $15 Card#________________________ EXP Date_____________ ature Include postage handling US $150 canadian foreign add 18% minimum S3 Make payment US funds Wisconsin residents add 5% saies tax Price subject changeDept 0196 0 Platt Top Flite back sixties know whether Avco Industries ever produced airplane kit after acquiring Air Design know Avco made several ABS plastic accessories big SE-5a including both Vickers Lewis machine gun kits vented wire wheel covers neatest British WW-I pilot kit ever saw complete right down Terry Thomas space between two upper front teeth Unfortunately background knowledge Air Design Scout Experimental kit ends have unable find record Air Design left files unfortunate seems gentleman Con finued page 137 September 1991 39 TAKE Main Line PhiIadeupniu s iviurk rirnuici nus ueen cempaigning ear JUTE Tor quise some Time four year veteran Lear 35 earned Mark Technical Achievement award Top Gun 91 Watching Dennis Crooks put magnificently crafted airplane through its paces sight behold What airplane. what pilot Breathtaking erally Pilots Choice award given Bill Steffes striking Beech 18 left model prototype new Nick Ziroli plan Ive pleasure seeing several Bills fine models has really done trick him Great looking ship Charlie Nelson Massachu setts builds Waco airplanes may sound like simple statement see Charlies creations right up close youll know goes much deeper Almost always top finisher major league competition Charlie Nelson lives eats breathes Waco Airtronics new Infinity system dont know Gene software genius developed Atracs system used top US Japanese Glider fliers Yes Gene happens top Glider flier also got infected chopper virus Gene has completed software package new Heli system can say should really take look new Airtronics Infinity should available fall would expect see display Chicago radio features normal 1024 PCM 10 tricks plus few thrown good measure instance five separate throttle pitch curves separate tail rotor curves separate aileron rudder elevator offsets Infinity also supposed fullysynthesized system means transmitter will act frequency scanner particular band can decide what frequency want fly use transmitter program frequency receiver other words receiver will 72 MHz 50 MHz band decide what individual frequency want fly hats off both Airtronics Gene Engelgau cant walt see finished product Lets Wrap Id like thank Ray Stacy Pittsburgh Area Rotor Runners Mark Murdock Atlanta Helicopter Club Randy Miller Orange County Radio Control Helicopter Association answering pleas help graciously sending club newsletters really helps keep touch whats happening around US result can make column just much better Remember Im always thankful newsletters pictures favorite helicopter BCNU RC Scale/Troy Continued page 39 Avco Industries passed away some years ago company no longer business solution assuming course would really like build aeroplane find friend set plans left over Top Flite Models kit borrow send down Jim Pepino Scale Plans Photo Service double-size blow up differences can remember comparing two models plans built-up fin rudder steel tongue nut bolt arrangement wing struts bigger Scout chance should decide build massive SE-5s please drop photo two tell liked project youre drop Get Out Joint 0V Sb2 Quickly Some joints tough get tough get out Sullivan Ball joint #560 nelther fact no other ball joint strong reliable yet easy install unhook adjust quick-release locking sleeve its glass filled nylon socket locks ball securely eliminates play Yet allows range off-axis motion pivots freely cant vibrate wear loose either ball constructed nickel plated steel extra strength kind innovation something can expect Sullivan always coming new ways - . help projectsgeto ground So IUltIAUIV youre really ready fly ask ball joint PRODUCTS can he1p better ever PO Box 5166 Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Belter Ideas Off Ground set pics John de vries too John writes Model Aviations Giant Scale column models size supposed seen hope will accept public apology accidentally muscling territory suppose could always call big Scout Fun Scale model avoid confusion aeroplane flew quite nicely would make guaranteed knock-out project almost modeler average building flying skills wonderful things am privileged part hobby industry enjoyable has position Official Scorekeeper Frank Tianos Top Gun Invitational Scale meet class itself meet organized no other model airplane contest have ever seen no words could possibly describe fabulous event suitably First Class As contestant gets Top Gun invitation no request forms fill out no pitches entry model magazines youre Top Gun material theres good chance letter invitation may day arrive mailbox dont build fly well chances better no such letter will come see Top Gun best best no provision made average contest flier Thats because nothing about Top Gun Continued page 139 September 1991 137 Invitational ever will average Now dont let Top Guns top shelf image intimidate because will far healthier let inspire None us has contest minded modeler enjoy building flying good scale model can learn awful lot watching best competitors over long weekend After want try make model build little better last inspiration best ingredient can think get workbench energy going should see projects running through brain after week Top Gun 1991 Top Gun held polo grounds Palm Beach Polo Club Wesr Palm Beach Florida guess Frank Tiano figured field good enough host Prince Charles would probably good enough airplane meet Frank correct field magnificent grandstands couldand didhold thousands spectators Food merchandise concessions laid out style must admit personal preference country clubs lavishly appointed air conditioned restrooms compared flushless porta-potty distant parking lot contestants came anywhere everywhere scale modelings best could found close Denny DeWeese Palm Beach far away Andre Nougier France Eduardo Esteves Brazil David Toyer Richard Crapp Fred Beard Richard Rawle Peter Guiver England now refer across pond good ol US force too FM Team members Steven Sauger Bob Hanft Skip Mast AMAs Technical Director Bob Underwood 1990s Top Gun Winner Ron Gilman 2nd place finisher Bob Violett Rich Uravitch Mark Frankel Dennis Crooks Nick Ziroli Junior Senior Bill Steffes Charlie Chambers Bob Fiorenze RCMs Colonel Art Johnson Californias Chuck Fuller Rick Lewis just rattle off few prominent names need mention competition something see Two events flown Top Gun accordance special rules developed specifically event Top Gun Committee two events Expert Sport Scale Team Scale Top Guns rules somewhat similar RC Sport Scale AMAs rule book items changed clarified recognition ultra high level skill contestants competing unique event will expected demonstrate took full two days static judging two days sharply competitive flying decide Top Gun 91s outcome High Static score went team Kim Foster Geoff Combs magnificently executed Curtiss Jenny Proctor kit single Highest Flight Score went Charlie Chambers Just Plane Nuts Bolts Youre probably nuts about flying So So come nobody offers eyebolts nuts made jus us Now Somebody does Sullivan eyebolt #548 size 2-56 made plated steel features % full thread nut #549 size 4-40 made same exacting specifications Both manufactured specffically model enthusiasts So whether need itfor pull-pull cables flying wires other cable sports Sullivan nuts bolts packag find other model parts IJjjj dealers store.7PRODUCTh Youd nuts togo anywhere elsePO Box5166Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground familiar Big Beautiful Doll metalskinned P-51D Mustang Best Military subject Wayne Seiwerts remarkable KI-84 Frank Best Civilian Corvin Millers Globe Swift Technical Achievement Award went Mark Frankel Team Scale Lear 35 entry flown Dennis Crooks Pilots Choice happily given Bill Steffes Beech 18 Team entry flown Nick Ziroli Sr dust cleared last flight scores finally tallied can say tally Polo Club Kim Foster Geoff Combs Curtiss JN 4 Jenny taken Team Scale Mel Whitleys fabulous Hawker Sea Fury won event Expert Finishing top five Team Scale Bill Steffes/Nick Ziroli Sr Beech 18 Patti Violett/Paul Schuessler F-86 Dennis Crooks/Mark Frankel Lear 35 Nick Ziroli Jr/Rich Uravitch SNJ-SC second place tenth balance Expert class top ten included Terry Nitch F-86 Ron Gilman F-86 Diego Lopez Skyraider Charlie Chambers P-S iD Charlie Nelson Waco Gene Barton Skyraider Bob Violett F-86 Bob Fiorenze F-18 Corvin Miller Globe Swift Over four days competition large number scores needed added double triple-checked sincere thank due good friend Chief Assistant Scorekeeper Doctor Alan September 1991 139 WUUEEEEEm mNNmmUmu BIG GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer Satisfaction Guaranteed FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL PINTQUART GALLON 0o/a Nitromethane $995 50/a Nitromethane$325$495$1195 100/o Nitromethane $395$535$1395 150/0 Nitromethane $395$625$1595 25% Nitromethane $495$795$2095 350/0 Nitromethane$595$895$2595 SIG PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL * * * * * 100/0 Nitromethane$1325 150/a Nitromethane$1525 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available using finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use 995% pure very best grade money can buy also use real 100% pure Nitromethane get full measure youve paid based honest percentage-of-volume method percentage weight SIG fuels con tain 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA Castor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil maximum engine lubrication protection Based experience sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price dont take word try some judge yourselfPfles s,bjd dun wthOot flotore See dealer first available order direct Call 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 UUN UN U U U U E U U EU U U I p U U S uu U U UUU 3 UUUUUUUUU Chenman Somers Point New Jersey five tireless hard working Assistants Al Kapper Lake Worth Ray Piescik West Palm Beach Janie Perkhaus Rick Perkhaus Jr Rick Perkhaus Sr Lake Clarke Shores Florida would never intentionally slight other fine Scale contests across country must admit pick single RC Scale contest attend course given year would have Frank Tianos Top Gun Invitational Its just like no other Frank friend thank showing us job done right Well keep letters coming want know enjoy hearing Build straight fly safely Ill talk again next month RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 40 AMA Quickie except engine rules would specific list engines allowed class would engines retail $150 less could bought $100 price range also recommended class use standard propellers APC Master Airscrew 9 x 8 recommended points scored Sportsman class would counted national standings could tracked district area pilot feels skills have progressed point would like enter national points race qualify attend championship race would begin fly AMA class would incentive keep skilled pilots staying entry-level class would shame have led pilots building up points total beating up beginners Nelson Q-500 engine has potential make AMA Quickie competitive has ever before consistency performance seen far history Nelson 15 QM indicate event will decided mostly pilot skill problem engine has such performance advantage must phased very carefully dont lose competitors process Some races around country outlawing engine year must done carefully Either allowing disallowing engine may cause problems feel goal should try standardize Quickie events around country develop entry-level class will give beginning less serious racers safe affordable place compete essential us approach upeoming year open mind keep ultimate long-term goals focus Well look forward stable year 1992 Remember Nationals NMPRA Championship Race will flown AMA rules Nelson appears engine have word warning Make sure planes strong people have bought new engine are blowing up fluttering planes fine Rossi nose difference loads airframe increased speed tremendous wing that could handle hard No 1 turn lesser engine may fold Nelson careful meant proposal consideration would like hear either phone letter address phone number listed below Please let know opinion good bad need input refine class something will best E Quickie order continue growth event has experienced over past few years Jim Allen 956 E Huber Mesa AZ 85203 602/464-1443 just received letter Jim Bradley Bradley Model Products 1337 Pine Sap Ct Orlando FL 32825 might think odd Free Flighter would write RC Pylon Racing columnist personally being involved FlA competition Continued page 149 140 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/09
Page Numbers: 38, 39, 137, 139, 140
A THANK YOU order wrote telephoned regarding SE-5a pictured July RC Scale colunm Model Aviation s publisher Ross McMullen casually asked include few random photos opening article shots SE-5a ones could put hands quickly enough appease him though large scale model seems photos generated enough interest cause excuse impart some additional information background about model one-third scale Scout Experimental No 5a SE-5a built kit manufactured about ten years ago Ohio-based company called Air Design few years after kits release Air Design taken over Avco Industries used produce cockpit kits scale aircraft models including Dave Platts A-scale fighters mention coincidental connection between big Air Design Scout Avcos cockpit kits because gargantuan SE-5a actually twice-size scale-up Top Flite Models SE-5 designed Dave Wayne Seiwert hard work minor field repair KI-84 Frank wonder modelers saw model Toledo show wondered builders scale models good really ever flew Well truth almost us fly dont se would mi nor field repairs have ever invented Gene Bartons Skymider Little need said about meticulous attention detail found model Naturally wings fold down during taxi out back up way home Would expect less Honest would think size right could get right fly ship Its cockpit truly awesome airplane 38 Model Aviation Scale Jeff Toy 200 S Spring Garden St Ambler PAl 9002 David Toyers quarter-scale Hurricane Richard Rawles Mosquito flew remarkable -like speeds seemed guests England showed us thing two bout quite impressed ability capture in-flight performance subjects Perhaps well known Top Guns pilots certainly very very im pressive performances Brits Rich Uravitchs Navy SNJ also Ziroli design model features flaps retracts Air tronics radio G-62 power Note crowd bulging ropes background Top Gun RC Aeromodeling should full view public positive image thats just Impressive can make can promise several thousand curious spectators left Top Guns grandstands very different impression model airplanes came THE HOBBY SHOP HOME WITH YOUM THE 14th ANNUAL RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE reference guide R/C hobbies Browse through guide find items need youll know lust whot ask ot fovo rite hobby shop RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE lets turn wish list shopping list knowing whots avoiloble con plon new projects improve existing projects Price formation also helps add up just what plans will cost Look RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE local hobby shop call 800-446-5489 weekdays 830 500 CST order RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE supports Academy Model Aeronautics AMA donating $100 ever copy guide purchase authorize donation AMA mall hobby shop reciept coupon below Kalmbach Order direct using coupon calling 800-446-5489 SO S 55555000000000066 .... SeeS.. order send Dept 0196 RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE PO Box 1612 WaukeshaWI 53187-1612 YES Id like order _____ RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDES #12092 $ ______ ent enclosed 1 Charge account Name_______________________________________________ Street______________________________________________________[v33][b21311240152910710]] City State Zip Country Charge ercard l American Express mm $15 Card#________________________ EXP Date_____________ ature Include postage handling US $150 canadian foreign add 18% minimum S3 Make payment US funds Wisconsin residents add 5% saies tax Price subject changeDept 0196 0 Platt Top Flite back sixties know whether Avco Industries ever produced airplane kit after acquiring Air Design know Avco made several ABS plastic accessories big SE-5a including both Vickers Lewis machine gun kits vented wire wheel covers neatest British WW-I pilot kit ever saw complete right down Terry Thomas space between two upper front teeth Unfortunately background knowledge Air Design Scout Experimental kit ends have unable find record Air Design left files unfortunate seems gentleman Con finued page 137 September 1991 39 TAKE Main Line PhiIadeupniu s iviurk rirnuici nus ueen cempaigning ear JUTE Tor quise some Time four year veteran Lear 35 earned Mark Technical Achievement award Top Gun 91 Watching Dennis Crooks put magnificently crafted airplane through its paces sight behold What airplane. what pilot Breathtaking erally Pilots Choice award given Bill Steffes striking Beech 18 left model prototype new Nick Ziroli plan Ive pleasure seeing several Bills fine models has really done trick him Great looking ship Charlie Nelson Massachu setts builds Waco airplanes may sound like simple statement see Charlies creations right up close youll know goes much deeper Almost always top finisher major league competition Charlie Nelson lives eats breathes Waco Airtronics new Infinity system dont know Gene software genius developed Atracs system used top US Japanese Glider fliers Yes Gene happens top Glider flier also got infected chopper virus Gene has completed software package new Heli system can say should really take look new Airtronics Infinity should available fall would expect see display Chicago radio features normal 1024 PCM 10 tricks plus few thrown good measure instance five separate throttle pitch curves separate tail rotor curves separate aileron rudder elevator offsets Infinity also supposed fullysynthesized system means transmitter will act frequency scanner particular band can decide what frequency want fly use transmitter program frequency receiver other words receiver will 72 MHz 50 MHz band decide what individual frequency want fly hats off both Airtronics Gene Engelgau cant walt see finished product Lets Wrap Id like thank Ray Stacy Pittsburgh Area Rotor Runners Mark Murdock Atlanta Helicopter Club Randy Miller Orange County Radio Control Helicopter Association answering pleas help graciously sending club newsletters really helps keep touch whats happening around US result can make column just much better Remember Im always thankful newsletters pictures favorite helicopter BCNU RC Scale/Troy Continued page 39 Avco Industries passed away some years ago company no longer business solution assuming course would really like build aeroplane find friend set plans left over Top Flite Models kit borrow send down Jim Pepino Scale Plans Photo Service double-size blow up differences can remember comparing two models plans built-up fin rudder steel tongue nut bolt arrangement wing struts bigger Scout chance should decide build massive SE-5s please drop photo two tell liked project youre drop Get Out Joint 0V Sb2 Quickly Some joints tough get tough get out Sullivan Ball joint #560 nelther fact no other ball joint strong reliable yet easy install unhook adjust quick-release locking sleeve its glass filled nylon socket locks ball securely eliminates play Yet allows range off-axis motion pivots freely cant vibrate wear loose either ball constructed nickel plated steel extra strength kind innovation something can expect Sullivan always coming new ways - . help projectsgeto ground So IUltIAUIV youre really ready fly ask ball joint PRODUCTS can he1p better ever PO Box 5166 Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Belter Ideas Off Ground set pics John de vries too John writes Model Aviations Giant Scale column models size supposed seen hope will accept public apology accidentally muscling territory suppose could always call big Scout Fun Scale model avoid confusion aeroplane flew quite nicely would make guaranteed knock-out project almost modeler average building flying skills wonderful things am privileged part hobby industry enjoyable has position Official Scorekeeper Frank Tianos Top Gun Invitational Scale meet class itself meet organized no other model airplane contest have ever seen no words could possibly describe fabulous event suitably First Class As contestant gets Top Gun invitation no request forms fill out no pitches entry model magazines youre Top Gun material theres good chance letter invitation may day arrive mailbox dont build fly well chances better no such letter will come see Top Gun best best no provision made average contest flier Thats because nothing about Top Gun Continued page 139 September 1991 137 Invitational ever will average Now dont let Top Guns top shelf image intimidate because will far healthier let inspire None us has contest minded modeler enjoy building flying good scale model can learn awful lot watching best competitors over long weekend After want try make model build little better last inspiration best ingredient can think get workbench energy going should see projects running through brain after week Top Gun 1991 Top Gun held polo grounds Palm Beach Polo Club Wesr Palm Beach Florida guess Frank Tiano figured field good enough host Prince Charles would probably good enough airplane meet Frank correct field magnificent grandstands couldand didhold thousands spectators Food merchandise concessions laid out style must admit personal preference country clubs lavishly appointed air conditioned restrooms compared flushless porta-potty distant parking lot contestants came anywhere everywhere scale modelings best could found close Denny DeWeese Palm Beach far away Andre Nougier France Eduardo Esteves Brazil David Toyer Richard Crapp Fred Beard Richard Rawle Peter Guiver England now refer across pond good ol US force too FM Team members Steven Sauger Bob Hanft Skip Mast AMAs Technical Director Bob Underwood 1990s Top Gun Winner Ron Gilman 2nd place finisher Bob Violett Rich Uravitch Mark Frankel Dennis Crooks Nick Ziroli Junior Senior Bill Steffes Charlie Chambers Bob Fiorenze RCMs Colonel Art Johnson Californias Chuck Fuller Rick Lewis just rattle off few prominent names need mention competition something see Two events flown Top Gun accordance special rules developed specifically event Top Gun Committee two events Expert Sport Scale Team Scale Top Guns rules somewhat similar RC Sport Scale AMAs rule book items changed clarified recognition ultra high level skill contestants competing unique event will expected demonstrate took full two days static judging two days sharply competitive flying decide Top Gun 91s outcome High Static score went team Kim Foster Geoff Combs magnificently executed Curtiss Jenny Proctor kit single Highest Flight Score went Charlie Chambers Just Plane Nuts Bolts Youre probably nuts about flying So So come nobody offers eyebolts nuts made jus us Now Somebody does Sullivan eyebolt #548 size 2-56 made plated steel features % full thread nut #549 size 4-40 made same exacting specifications Both manufactured specffically model enthusiasts So whether need itfor pull-pull cables flying wires other cable sports Sullivan nuts bolts packag find other model parts IJjjj dealers store.7PRODUCTh Youd nuts togo anywhere elsePO Box5166Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground familiar Big Beautiful Doll metalskinned P-51D Mustang Best Military subject Wayne Seiwerts remarkable KI-84 Frank Best Civilian Corvin Millers Globe Swift Technical Achievement Award went Mark Frankel Team Scale Lear 35 entry flown Dennis Crooks Pilots Choice happily given Bill Steffes Beech 18 Team entry flown Nick Ziroli Sr dust cleared last flight scores finally tallied can say tally Polo Club Kim Foster Geoff Combs Curtiss JN 4 Jenny taken Team Scale Mel Whitleys fabulous Hawker Sea Fury won event Expert Finishing top five Team Scale Bill Steffes/Nick Ziroli Sr Beech 18 Patti Violett/Paul Schuessler F-86 Dennis Crooks/Mark Frankel Lear 35 Nick Ziroli Jr/Rich Uravitch SNJ-SC second place tenth balance Expert class top ten included Terry Nitch F-86 Ron Gilman F-86 Diego Lopez Skyraider Charlie Chambers P-S iD Charlie Nelson Waco Gene Barton Skyraider Bob Violett F-86 Bob Fiorenze F-18 Corvin Miller Globe Swift Over four days competition large number scores needed added double triple-checked sincere thank due good friend Chief Assistant Scorekeeper Doctor Alan September 1991 139 WUUEEEEEm mNNmmUmu BIG GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer Satisfaction Guaranteed FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL PINTQUART GALLON 0o/a Nitromethane $995 50/a Nitromethane$325$495$1195 100/o Nitromethane $395$535$1395 150/0 Nitromethane $395$625$1595 25% Nitromethane $495$795$2095 350/0 Nitromethane$595$895$2595 SIG PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL * * * * * 100/0 Nitromethane$1325 150/a Nitromethane$1525 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available using finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use 995% pure very best grade money can buy also use real 100% pure Nitromethane get full measure youve paid based honest percentage-of-volume method percentage weight SIG fuels con tain 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA Castor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil maximum engine lubrication protection Based experience sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price dont take word try some judge yourselfPfles s,bjd dun wthOot flotore See dealer first available order direct Call 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 UUN UN U U U U E U U EU U U I p U U S uu U U UUU 3 UUUUUUUUU Chenman Somers Point New Jersey five tireless hard working Assistants Al Kapper Lake Worth Ray Piescik West Palm Beach Janie Perkhaus Rick Perkhaus Jr Rick Perkhaus Sr Lake Clarke Shores Florida would never intentionally slight other fine Scale contests across country must admit pick single RC Scale contest attend course given year would have Frank Tianos Top Gun Invitational Its just like no other Frank friend thank showing us job done right Well keep letters coming want know enjoy hearing Build straight fly safely Ill talk again next month RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 40 AMA Quickie except engine rules would specific list engines allowed class would engines retail $150 less could bought $100 price range also recommended class use standard propellers APC Master Airscrew 9 x 8 recommended points scored Sportsman class would counted national standings could tracked district area pilot feels skills have progressed point would like enter national points race qualify attend championship race would begin fly AMA class would incentive keep skilled pilots staying entry-level class would shame have led pilots building up points total beating up beginners Nelson Q-500 engine has potential make AMA Quickie competitive has ever before consistency performance seen far history Nelson 15 QM indicate event will decided mostly pilot skill problem engine has such performance advantage must phased very carefully dont lose competitors process Some races around country outlawing engine year must done carefully Either allowing disallowing engine may cause problems feel goal should try standardize Quickie events around country develop entry-level class will give beginning less serious racers safe affordable place compete essential us approach upeoming year open mind keep ultimate long-term goals focus Well look forward stable year 1992 Remember Nationals NMPRA Championship Race will flown AMA rules Nelson appears engine have word warning Make sure planes strong people have bought new engine are blowing up fluttering planes fine Rossi nose difference loads airframe increased speed tremendous wing that could handle hard No 1 turn lesser engine may fold Nelson careful meant proposal consideration would like hear either phone letter address phone number listed below Please let know opinion good bad need input refine class something will best E Quickie order continue growth event has experienced over past few years Jim Allen 956 E Huber Mesa AZ 85203 602/464-1443 just received letter Jim Bradley Bradley Model Products 1337 Pine Sap Ct Orlando FL 32825 might think odd Free Flighter would write RC Pylon Racing columnist personally being involved FlA competition Continued page 149 140 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/09
Page Numbers: 38, 39, 137, 139, 140
A THANK YOU order wrote telephoned regarding SE-5a pictured July RC Scale colunm Model Aviation s publisher Ross McMullen casually asked include few random photos opening article shots SE-5a ones could put hands quickly enough appease him though large scale model seems photos generated enough interest cause excuse impart some additional information background about model one-third scale Scout Experimental No 5a SE-5a built kit manufactured about ten years ago Ohio-based company called Air Design few years after kits release Air Design taken over Avco Industries used produce cockpit kits scale aircraft models including Dave Platts A-scale fighters mention coincidental connection between big Air Design Scout Avcos cockpit kits because gargantuan SE-5a actually twice-size scale-up Top Flite Models SE-5 designed Dave Wayne Seiwert hard work minor field repair KI-84 Frank wonder modelers saw model Toledo show wondered builders scale models good really ever flew Well truth almost us fly dont se would mi nor field repairs have ever invented Gene Bartons Skymider Little need said about meticulous attention detail found model Naturally wings fold down during taxi out back up way home Would expect less Honest would think size right could get right fly ship Its cockpit truly awesome airplane 38 Model Aviation Scale Jeff Toy 200 S Spring Garden St Ambler PAl 9002 David Toyers quarter-scale Hurricane Richard Rawles Mosquito flew remarkable -like speeds seemed guests England showed us thing two bout quite impressed ability capture in-flight performance subjects Perhaps well known Top Guns pilots certainly very very im pressive performances Brits Rich Uravitchs Navy SNJ also Ziroli design model features flaps retracts Air tronics radio G-62 power Note crowd bulging ropes background Top Gun RC Aeromodeling should full view public positive image thats just Impressive can make can promise several thousand curious spectators left Top Guns grandstands very different impression model airplanes came THE HOBBY SHOP HOME WITH YOUM THE 14th ANNUAL RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE reference guide R/C hobbies Browse through guide find items need youll know lust whot ask ot fovo rite hobby shop RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE lets turn wish list shopping list knowing whots avoiloble con plon new projects improve existing projects Price formation also helps add up just what plans will cost Look RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE local hobby shop call 800-446-5489 weekdays 830 500 CST order RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE supports Academy Model Aeronautics AMA donating $100 ever copy guide purchase authorize donation AMA mall hobby shop reciept coupon below Kalmbach Order direct using coupon calling 800-446-5489 SO S 55555000000000066 .... SeeS.. order send Dept 0196 RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE PO Box 1612 WaukeshaWI 53187-1612 YES Id like order _____ RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDES #12092 $ ______ ent enclosed 1 Charge account Name_______________________________________________ Street______________________________________________________[v33][b21311240152910710]] City State Zip Country Charge ercard l American Express mm $15 Card#________________________ EXP Date_____________ ature Include postage handling US $150 canadian foreign add 18% minimum S3 Make payment US funds Wisconsin residents add 5% saies tax Price subject changeDept 0196 0 Platt Top Flite back sixties know whether Avco Industries ever produced airplane kit after acquiring Air Design know Avco made several ABS plastic accessories big SE-5a including both Vickers Lewis machine gun kits vented wire wheel covers neatest British WW-I pilot kit ever saw complete right down Terry Thomas space between two upper front teeth Unfortunately background knowledge Air Design Scout Experimental kit ends have unable find record Air Design left files unfortunate seems gentleman Con finued page 137 September 1991 39 TAKE Main Line PhiIadeupniu s iviurk rirnuici nus ueen cempaigning ear JUTE Tor quise some Time four year veteran Lear 35 earned Mark Technical Achievement award Top Gun 91 Watching Dennis Crooks put magnificently crafted airplane through its paces sight behold What airplane. what pilot Breathtaking erally Pilots Choice award given Bill Steffes striking Beech 18 left model prototype new Nick Ziroli plan Ive pleasure seeing several Bills fine models has really done trick him Great looking ship Charlie Nelson Massachu setts builds Waco airplanes may sound like simple statement see Charlies creations right up close youll know goes much deeper Almost always top finisher major league competition Charlie Nelson lives eats breathes Waco Airtronics new Infinity system dont know Gene software genius developed Atracs system used top US Japanese Glider fliers Yes Gene happens top Glider flier also got infected chopper virus Gene has completed software package new Heli system can say should really take look new Airtronics Infinity should available fall would expect see display Chicago radio features normal 1024 PCM 10 tricks plus few thrown good measure instance five separate throttle pitch curves separate tail rotor curves separate aileron rudder elevator offsets Infinity also supposed fullysynthesized system means transmitter will act frequency scanner particular band can decide what frequency want fly use transmitter program frequency receiver other words receiver will 72 MHz 50 MHz band decide what individual frequency want fly hats off both Airtronics Gene Engelgau cant walt see finished product Lets Wrap Id like thank Ray Stacy Pittsburgh Area Rotor Runners Mark Murdock Atlanta Helicopter Club Randy Miller Orange County Radio Control Helicopter Association answering pleas help graciously sending club newsletters really helps keep touch whats happening around US result can make column just much better Remember Im always thankful newsletters pictures favorite helicopter BCNU RC Scale/Troy Continued page 39 Avco Industries passed away some years ago company no longer business solution assuming course would really like build aeroplane find friend set plans left over Top Flite Models kit borrow send down Jim Pepino Scale Plans Photo Service double-size blow up differences can remember comparing two models plans built-up fin rudder steel tongue nut bolt arrangement wing struts bigger Scout chance should decide build massive SE-5s please drop photo two tell liked project youre drop Get Out Joint 0V Sb2 Quickly Some joints tough get tough get out Sullivan Ball joint #560 nelther fact no other ball joint strong reliable yet easy install unhook adjust quick-release locking sleeve its glass filled nylon socket locks ball securely eliminates play Yet allows range off-axis motion pivots freely cant vibrate wear loose either ball constructed nickel plated steel extra strength kind innovation something can expect Sullivan always coming new ways - . help projectsgeto ground So IUltIAUIV youre really ready fly ask ball joint PRODUCTS can he1p better ever PO Box 5166 Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Belter Ideas Off Ground set pics John de vries too John writes Model Aviations Giant Scale column models size supposed seen hope will accept public apology accidentally muscling territory suppose could always call big Scout Fun Scale model avoid confusion aeroplane flew quite nicely would make guaranteed knock-out project almost modeler average building flying skills wonderful things am privileged part hobby industry enjoyable has position Official Scorekeeper Frank Tianos Top Gun Invitational Scale meet class itself meet organized no other model airplane contest have ever seen no words could possibly describe fabulous event suitably First Class As contestant gets Top Gun invitation no request forms fill out no pitches entry model magazines youre Top Gun material theres good chance letter invitation may day arrive mailbox dont build fly well chances better no such letter will come see Top Gun best best no provision made average contest flier Thats because nothing about Top Gun Continued page 139 September 1991 137 Invitational ever will average Now dont let Top Guns top shelf image intimidate because will far healthier let inspire None us has contest minded modeler enjoy building flying good scale model can learn awful lot watching best competitors over long weekend After want try make model build little better last inspiration best ingredient can think get workbench energy going should see projects running through brain after week Top Gun 1991 Top Gun held polo grounds Palm Beach Polo Club Wesr Palm Beach Florida guess Frank Tiano figured field good enough host Prince Charles would probably good enough airplane meet Frank correct field magnificent grandstands couldand didhold thousands spectators Food merchandise concessions laid out style must admit personal preference country clubs lavishly appointed air conditioned restrooms compared flushless porta-potty distant parking lot contestants came anywhere everywhere scale modelings best could found close Denny DeWeese Palm Beach far away Andre Nougier France Eduardo Esteves Brazil David Toyer Richard Crapp Fred Beard Richard Rawle Peter Guiver England now refer across pond good ol US force too FM Team members Steven Sauger Bob Hanft Skip Mast AMAs Technical Director Bob Underwood 1990s Top Gun Winner Ron Gilman 2nd place finisher Bob Violett Rich Uravitch Mark Frankel Dennis Crooks Nick Ziroli Junior Senior Bill Steffes Charlie Chambers Bob Fiorenze RCMs Colonel Art Johnson Californias Chuck Fuller Rick Lewis just rattle off few prominent names need mention competition something see Two events flown Top Gun accordance special rules developed specifically event Top Gun Committee two events Expert Sport Scale Team Scale Top Guns rules somewhat similar RC Sport Scale AMAs rule book items changed clarified recognition ultra high level skill contestants competing unique event will expected demonstrate took full two days static judging two days sharply competitive flying decide Top Gun 91s outcome High Static score went team Kim Foster Geoff Combs magnificently executed Curtiss Jenny Proctor kit single Highest Flight Score went Charlie Chambers Just Plane Nuts Bolts Youre probably nuts about flying So So come nobody offers eyebolts nuts made jus us Now Somebody does Sullivan eyebolt #548 size 2-56 made plated steel features % full thread nut #549 size 4-40 made same exacting specifications Both manufactured specffically model enthusiasts So whether need itfor pull-pull cables flying wires other cable sports Sullivan nuts bolts packag find other model parts IJjjj dealers store.7PRODUCTh Youd nuts togo anywhere elsePO Box5166Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground familiar Big Beautiful Doll metalskinned P-51D Mustang Best Military subject Wayne Seiwerts remarkable KI-84 Frank Best Civilian Corvin Millers Globe Swift Technical Achievement Award went Mark Frankel Team Scale Lear 35 entry flown Dennis Crooks Pilots Choice happily given Bill Steffes Beech 18 Team entry flown Nick Ziroli Sr dust cleared last flight scores finally tallied can say tally Polo Club Kim Foster Geoff Combs Curtiss JN 4 Jenny taken Team Scale Mel Whitleys fabulous Hawker Sea Fury won event Expert Finishing top five Team Scale Bill Steffes/Nick Ziroli Sr Beech 18 Patti Violett/Paul Schuessler F-86 Dennis Crooks/Mark Frankel Lear 35 Nick Ziroli Jr/Rich Uravitch SNJ-SC second place tenth balance Expert class top ten included Terry Nitch F-86 Ron Gilman F-86 Diego Lopez Skyraider Charlie Chambers P-S iD Charlie Nelson Waco Gene Barton Skyraider Bob Violett F-86 Bob Fiorenze F-18 Corvin Miller Globe Swift Over four days competition large number scores needed added double triple-checked sincere thank due good friend Chief Assistant Scorekeeper Doctor Alan September 1991 139 WUUEEEEEm mNNmmUmu BIG GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer Satisfaction Guaranteed FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL PINTQUART GALLON 0o/a Nitromethane $995 50/a Nitromethane$325$495$1195 100/o Nitromethane $395$535$1395 150/0 Nitromethane $395$625$1595 25% Nitromethane $495$795$2095 350/0 Nitromethane$595$895$2595 SIG PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL * * * * * 100/0 Nitromethane$1325 150/a Nitromethane$1525 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available using finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use 995% pure very best grade money can buy also use real 100% pure Nitromethane get full measure youve paid based honest percentage-of-volume method percentage weight SIG fuels con tain 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA Castor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil maximum engine lubrication protection Based experience sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price dont take word try some judge yourselfPfles s,bjd dun wthOot flotore See dealer first available order direct Call 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 UUN UN U U U U E U U EU U U I p U U S uu U U UUU 3 UUUUUUUUU Chenman Somers Point New Jersey five tireless hard working Assistants Al Kapper Lake Worth Ray Piescik West Palm Beach Janie Perkhaus Rick Perkhaus Jr Rick Perkhaus Sr Lake Clarke Shores Florida would never intentionally slight other fine Scale contests across country must admit pick single RC Scale contest attend course given year would have Frank Tianos Top Gun Invitational Its just like no other Frank friend thank showing us job done right Well keep letters coming want know enjoy hearing Build straight fly safely Ill talk again next month RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 40 AMA Quickie except engine rules would specific list engines allowed class would engines retail $150 less could bought $100 price range also recommended class use standard propellers APC Master Airscrew 9 x 8 recommended points scored Sportsman class would counted national standings could tracked district area pilot feels skills have progressed point would like enter national points race qualify attend championship race would begin fly AMA class would incentive keep skilled pilots staying entry-level class would shame have led pilots building up points total beating up beginners Nelson Q-500 engine has potential make AMA Quickie competitive has ever before consistency performance seen far history Nelson 15 QM indicate event will decided mostly pilot skill problem engine has such performance advantage must phased very carefully dont lose competitors process Some races around country outlawing engine year must done carefully Either allowing disallowing engine may cause problems feel goal should try standardize Quickie events around country develop entry-level class will give beginning less serious racers safe affordable place compete essential us approach upeoming year open mind keep ultimate long-term goals focus Well look forward stable year 1992 Remember Nationals NMPRA Championship Race will flown AMA rules Nelson appears engine have word warning Make sure planes strong people have bought new engine are blowing up fluttering planes fine Rossi nose difference loads airframe increased speed tremendous wing that could handle hard No 1 turn lesser engine may fold Nelson careful meant proposal consideration would like hear either phone letter address phone number listed below Please let know opinion good bad need input refine class something will best E Quickie order continue growth event has experienced over past few years Jim Allen 956 E Huber Mesa AZ 85203 602/464-1443 just received letter Jim Bradley Bradley Model Products 1337 Pine Sap Ct Orlando FL 32825 might think odd Free Flighter would write RC Pylon Racing columnist personally being involved FlA competition Continued page 149 140 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/09
Page Numbers: 38, 39, 137, 139, 140
A THANK YOU order wrote telephoned regarding SE-5a pictured July RC Scale colunm Model Aviation s publisher Ross McMullen casually asked include few random photos opening article shots SE-5a ones could put hands quickly enough appease him though large scale model seems photos generated enough interest cause excuse impart some additional information background about model one-third scale Scout Experimental No 5a SE-5a built kit manufactured about ten years ago Ohio-based company called Air Design few years after kits release Air Design taken over Avco Industries used produce cockpit kits scale aircraft models including Dave Platts A-scale fighters mention coincidental connection between big Air Design Scout Avcos cockpit kits because gargantuan SE-5a actually twice-size scale-up Top Flite Models SE-5 designed Dave Wayne Seiwert hard work minor field repair KI-84 Frank wonder modelers saw model Toledo show wondered builders scale models good really ever flew Well truth almost us fly dont se would mi nor field repairs have ever invented Gene Bartons Skymider Little need said about meticulous attention detail found model Naturally wings fold down during taxi out back up way home Would expect less Honest would think size right could get right fly ship Its cockpit truly awesome airplane 38 Model Aviation Scale Jeff Toy 200 S Spring Garden St Ambler PAl 9002 David Toyers quarter-scale Hurricane Richard Rawles Mosquito flew remarkable -like speeds seemed guests England showed us thing two bout quite impressed ability capture in-flight performance subjects Perhaps well known Top Guns pilots certainly very very im pressive performances Brits Rich Uravitchs Navy SNJ also Ziroli design model features flaps retracts Air tronics radio G-62 power Note crowd bulging ropes background Top Gun RC Aeromodeling should full view public positive image thats just Impressive can make can promise several thousand curious spectators left Top Guns grandstands very different impression model airplanes came THE HOBBY SHOP HOME WITH YOUM THE 14th ANNUAL RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE reference guide R/C hobbies Browse through guide find items need youll know lust whot ask ot fovo rite hobby shop RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE lets turn wish list shopping list knowing whots avoiloble con plon new projects improve existing projects Price formation also helps add up just what plans will cost Look RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE local hobby shop call 800-446-5489 weekdays 830 500 CST order RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE supports Academy Model Aeronautics AMA donating $100 ever copy guide purchase authorize donation AMA mall hobby shop reciept coupon below Kalmbach Order direct using coupon calling 800-446-5489 SO S 55555000000000066 .... SeeS.. order send Dept 0196 RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE PO Box 1612 WaukeshaWI 53187-1612 YES Id like order _____ RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDES #12092 $ ______ ent enclosed 1 Charge account Name_______________________________________________ Street______________________________________________________[v33][b21311240152910710]] City State Zip Country Charge ercard l American Express mm $15 Card#________________________ EXP Date_____________ ature Include postage handling US $150 canadian foreign add 18% minimum S3 Make payment US funds Wisconsin residents add 5% saies tax Price subject changeDept 0196 0 Platt Top Flite back sixties know whether Avco Industries ever produced airplane kit after acquiring Air Design know Avco made several ABS plastic accessories big SE-5a including both Vickers Lewis machine gun kits vented wire wheel covers neatest British WW-I pilot kit ever saw complete right down Terry Thomas space between two upper front teeth Unfortunately background knowledge Air Design Scout Experimental kit ends have unable find record Air Design left files unfortunate seems gentleman Con finued page 137 September 1991 39 TAKE Main Line PhiIadeupniu s iviurk rirnuici nus ueen cempaigning ear JUTE Tor quise some Time four year veteran Lear 35 earned Mark Technical Achievement award Top Gun 91 Watching Dennis Crooks put magnificently crafted airplane through its paces sight behold What airplane. what pilot Breathtaking erally Pilots Choice award given Bill Steffes striking Beech 18 left model prototype new Nick Ziroli plan Ive pleasure seeing several Bills fine models has really done trick him Great looking ship Charlie Nelson Massachu setts builds Waco airplanes may sound like simple statement see Charlies creations right up close youll know goes much deeper Almost always top finisher major league competition Charlie Nelson lives eats breathes Waco Airtronics new Infinity system dont know Gene software genius developed Atracs system used top US Japanese Glider fliers Yes Gene happens top Glider flier also got infected chopper virus Gene has completed software package new Heli system can say should really take look new Airtronics Infinity should available fall would expect see display Chicago radio features normal 1024 PCM 10 tricks plus few thrown good measure instance five separate throttle pitch curves separate tail rotor curves separate aileron rudder elevator offsets Infinity also supposed fullysynthesized system means transmitter will act frequency scanner particular band can decide what frequency want fly use transmitter program frequency receiver other words receiver will 72 MHz 50 MHz band decide what individual frequency want fly hats off both Airtronics Gene Engelgau cant walt see finished product Lets Wrap Id like thank Ray Stacy Pittsburgh Area Rotor Runners Mark Murdock Atlanta Helicopter Club Randy Miller Orange County Radio Control Helicopter Association answering pleas help graciously sending club newsletters really helps keep touch whats happening around US result can make column just much better Remember Im always thankful newsletters pictures favorite helicopter BCNU RC Scale/Troy Continued page 39 Avco Industries passed away some years ago company no longer business solution assuming course would really like build aeroplane find friend set plans left over Top Flite Models kit borrow send down Jim Pepino Scale Plans Photo Service double-size blow up differences can remember comparing two models plans built-up fin rudder steel tongue nut bolt arrangement wing struts bigger Scout chance should decide build massive SE-5s please drop photo two tell liked project youre drop Get Out Joint 0V Sb2 Quickly Some joints tough get tough get out Sullivan Ball joint #560 nelther fact no other ball joint strong reliable yet easy install unhook adjust quick-release locking sleeve its glass filled nylon socket locks ball securely eliminates play Yet allows range off-axis motion pivots freely cant vibrate wear loose either ball constructed nickel plated steel extra strength kind innovation something can expect Sullivan always coming new ways - . help projectsgeto ground So IUltIAUIV youre really ready fly ask ball joint PRODUCTS can he1p better ever PO Box 5166 Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Belter Ideas Off Ground set pics John de vries too John writes Model Aviations Giant Scale column models size supposed seen hope will accept public apology accidentally muscling territory suppose could always call big Scout Fun Scale model avoid confusion aeroplane flew quite nicely would make guaranteed knock-out project almost modeler average building flying skills wonderful things am privileged part hobby industry enjoyable has position Official Scorekeeper Frank Tianos Top Gun Invitational Scale meet class itself meet organized no other model airplane contest have ever seen no words could possibly describe fabulous event suitably First Class As contestant gets Top Gun invitation no request forms fill out no pitches entry model magazines youre Top Gun material theres good chance letter invitation may day arrive mailbox dont build fly well chances better no such letter will come see Top Gun best best no provision made average contest flier Thats because nothing about Top Gun Continued page 139 September 1991 137 Invitational ever will average Now dont let Top Guns top shelf image intimidate because will far healthier let inspire None us has contest minded modeler enjoy building flying good scale model can learn awful lot watching best competitors over long weekend After want try make model build little better last inspiration best ingredient can think get workbench energy going should see projects running through brain after week Top Gun 1991 Top Gun held polo grounds Palm Beach Polo Club Wesr Palm Beach Florida guess Frank Tiano figured field good enough host Prince Charles would probably good enough airplane meet Frank correct field magnificent grandstands couldand didhold thousands spectators Food merchandise concessions laid out style must admit personal preference country clubs lavishly appointed air conditioned restrooms compared flushless porta-potty distant parking lot contestants came anywhere everywhere scale modelings best could found close Denny DeWeese Palm Beach far away Andre Nougier France Eduardo Esteves Brazil David Toyer Richard Crapp Fred Beard Richard Rawle Peter Guiver England now refer across pond good ol US force too FM Team members Steven Sauger Bob Hanft Skip Mast AMAs Technical Director Bob Underwood 1990s Top Gun Winner Ron Gilman 2nd place finisher Bob Violett Rich Uravitch Mark Frankel Dennis Crooks Nick Ziroli Junior Senior Bill Steffes Charlie Chambers Bob Fiorenze RCMs Colonel Art Johnson Californias Chuck Fuller Rick Lewis just rattle off few prominent names need mention competition something see Two events flown Top Gun accordance special rules developed specifically event Top Gun Committee two events Expert Sport Scale Team Scale Top Guns rules somewhat similar RC Sport Scale AMAs rule book items changed clarified recognition ultra high level skill contestants competing unique event will expected demonstrate took full two days static judging two days sharply competitive flying decide Top Gun 91s outcome High Static score went team Kim Foster Geoff Combs magnificently executed Curtiss Jenny Proctor kit single Highest Flight Score went Charlie Chambers Just Plane Nuts Bolts Youre probably nuts about flying So So come nobody offers eyebolts nuts made jus us Now Somebody does Sullivan eyebolt #548 size 2-56 made plated steel features % full thread nut #549 size 4-40 made same exacting specifications Both manufactured specffically model enthusiasts So whether need itfor pull-pull cables flying wires other cable sports Sullivan nuts bolts packag find other model parts IJjjj dealers store.7PRODUCTh Youd nuts togo anywhere elsePO Box5166Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground familiar Big Beautiful Doll metalskinned P-51D Mustang Best Military subject Wayne Seiwerts remarkable KI-84 Frank Best Civilian Corvin Millers Globe Swift Technical Achievement Award went Mark Frankel Team Scale Lear 35 entry flown Dennis Crooks Pilots Choice happily given Bill Steffes Beech 18 Team entry flown Nick Ziroli Sr dust cleared last flight scores finally tallied can say tally Polo Club Kim Foster Geoff Combs Curtiss JN 4 Jenny taken Team Scale Mel Whitleys fabulous Hawker Sea Fury won event Expert Finishing top five Team Scale Bill Steffes/Nick Ziroli Sr Beech 18 Patti Violett/Paul Schuessler F-86 Dennis Crooks/Mark Frankel Lear 35 Nick Ziroli Jr/Rich Uravitch SNJ-SC second place tenth balance Expert class top ten included Terry Nitch F-86 Ron Gilman F-86 Diego Lopez Skyraider Charlie Chambers P-S iD Charlie Nelson Waco Gene Barton Skyraider Bob Violett F-86 Bob Fiorenze F-18 Corvin Miller Globe Swift Over four days competition large number scores needed added double triple-checked sincere thank due good friend Chief Assistant Scorekeeper Doctor Alan September 1991 139 WUUEEEEEm mNNmmUmu BIG GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer Satisfaction Guaranteed FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL PINTQUART GALLON 0o/a Nitromethane $995 50/a Nitromethane$325$495$1195 100/o Nitromethane $395$535$1395 150/0 Nitromethane $395$625$1595 25% Nitromethane $495$795$2095 350/0 Nitromethane$595$895$2595 SIG PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL * * * * * 100/0 Nitromethane$1325 150/a Nitromethane$1525 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available using finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use 995% pure very best grade money can buy also use real 100% pure Nitromethane get full measure youve paid based honest percentage-of-volume method percentage weight SIG fuels con tain 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA Castor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil maximum engine lubrication protection Based experience sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price dont take word try some judge yourselfPfles s,bjd dun wthOot flotore See dealer first available order direct Call 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 UUN UN U U U U E U U EU U U I p U U S uu U U UUU 3 UUUUUUUUU Chenman Somers Point New Jersey five tireless hard working Assistants Al Kapper Lake Worth Ray Piescik West Palm Beach Janie Perkhaus Rick Perkhaus Jr Rick Perkhaus Sr Lake Clarke Shores Florida would never intentionally slight other fine Scale contests across country must admit pick single RC Scale contest attend course given year would have Frank Tianos Top Gun Invitational Its just like no other Frank friend thank showing us job done right Well keep letters coming want know enjoy hearing Build straight fly safely Ill talk again next month RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 40 AMA Quickie except engine rules would specific list engines allowed class would engines retail $150 less could bought $100 price range also recommended class use standard propellers APC Master Airscrew 9 x 8 recommended points scored Sportsman class would counted national standings could tracked district area pilot feels skills have progressed point would like enter national points race qualify attend championship race would begin fly AMA class would incentive keep skilled pilots staying entry-level class would shame have led pilots building up points total beating up beginners Nelson Q-500 engine has potential make AMA Quickie competitive has ever before consistency performance seen far history Nelson 15 QM indicate event will decided mostly pilot skill problem engine has such performance advantage must phased very carefully dont lose competitors process Some races around country outlawing engine year must done carefully Either allowing disallowing engine may cause problems feel goal should try standardize Quickie events around country develop entry-level class will give beginning less serious racers safe affordable place compete essential us approach upeoming year open mind keep ultimate long-term goals focus Well look forward stable year 1992 Remember Nationals NMPRA Championship Race will flown AMA rules Nelson appears engine have word warning Make sure planes strong people have bought new engine are blowing up fluttering planes fine Rossi nose difference loads airframe increased speed tremendous wing that could handle hard No 1 turn lesser engine may fold Nelson careful meant proposal consideration would like hear either phone letter address phone number listed below Please let know opinion good bad need input refine class something will best E Quickie order continue growth event has experienced over past few years Jim Allen 956 E Huber Mesa AZ 85203 602/464-1443 just received letter Jim Bradley Bradley Model Products 1337 Pine Sap Ct Orlando FL 32825 might think odd Free Flighter would write RC Pylon Racing columnist personally being involved FlA competition Continued page 149 140 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/09
Page Numbers: 38, 39, 137, 139, 140
A THANK YOU order wrote telephoned regarding SE-5a pictured July RC Scale colunm Model Aviation s publisher Ross McMullen casually asked include few random photos opening article shots SE-5a ones could put hands quickly enough appease him though large scale model seems photos generated enough interest cause excuse impart some additional information background about model one-third scale Scout Experimental No 5a SE-5a built kit manufactured about ten years ago Ohio-based company called Air Design few years after kits release Air Design taken over Avco Industries used produce cockpit kits scale aircraft models including Dave Platts A-scale fighters mention coincidental connection between big Air Design Scout Avcos cockpit kits because gargantuan SE-5a actually twice-size scale-up Top Flite Models SE-5 designed Dave Wayne Seiwert hard work minor field repair KI-84 Frank wonder modelers saw model Toledo show wondered builders scale models good really ever flew Well truth almost us fly dont se would mi nor field repairs have ever invented Gene Bartons Skymider Little need said about meticulous attention detail found model Naturally wings fold down during taxi out back up way home Would expect less Honest would think size right could get right fly ship Its cockpit truly awesome airplane 38 Model Aviation Scale Jeff Toy 200 S Spring Garden St Ambler PAl 9002 David Toyers quarter-scale Hurricane Richard Rawles Mosquito flew remarkable -like speeds seemed guests England showed us thing two bout quite impressed ability capture in-flight performance subjects Perhaps well known Top Guns pilots certainly very very im pressive performances Brits Rich Uravitchs Navy SNJ also Ziroli design model features flaps retracts Air tronics radio G-62 power Note crowd bulging ropes background Top Gun RC Aeromodeling should full view public positive image thats just Impressive can make can promise several thousand curious spectators left Top Guns grandstands very different impression model airplanes came THE HOBBY SHOP HOME WITH YOUM THE 14th ANNUAL RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE reference guide R/C hobbies Browse through guide find items need youll know lust whot ask ot fovo rite hobby shop RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE lets turn wish list shopping list knowing whots avoiloble con plon new projects improve existing projects Price formation also helps add up just what plans will cost Look RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE local hobby shop call 800-446-5489 weekdays 830 500 CST order RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE supports Academy Model Aeronautics AMA donating $100 ever copy guide purchase authorize donation AMA mall hobby shop reciept coupon below Kalmbach Order direct using coupon calling 800-446-5489 SO S 55555000000000066 .... SeeS.. order send Dept 0196 RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE PO Box 1612 WaukeshaWI 53187-1612 YES Id like order _____ RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDES #12092 $ ______ ent enclosed 1 Charge account Name_______________________________________________ Street______________________________________________________[v33][b21311240152910710]] City State Zip Country Charge ercard l American Express mm $15 Card#________________________ EXP Date_____________ ature Include postage handling US $150 canadian foreign add 18% minimum S3 Make payment US funds Wisconsin residents add 5% saies tax Price subject changeDept 0196 0 Platt Top Flite back sixties know whether Avco Industries ever produced airplane kit after acquiring Air Design know Avco made several ABS plastic accessories big SE-5a including both Vickers Lewis machine gun kits vented wire wheel covers neatest British WW-I pilot kit ever saw complete right down Terry Thomas space between two upper front teeth Unfortunately background knowledge Air Design Scout Experimental kit ends have unable find record Air Design left files unfortunate seems gentleman Con finued page 137 September 1991 39 TAKE Main Line PhiIadeupniu s iviurk rirnuici nus ueen cempaigning ear JUTE Tor quise some Time four year veteran Lear 35 earned Mark Technical Achievement award Top Gun 91 Watching Dennis Crooks put magnificently crafted airplane through its paces sight behold What airplane. what pilot Breathtaking erally Pilots Choice award given Bill Steffes striking Beech 18 left model prototype new Nick Ziroli plan Ive pleasure seeing several Bills fine models has really done trick him Great looking ship Charlie Nelson Massachu setts builds Waco airplanes may sound like simple statement see Charlies creations right up close youll know goes much deeper Almost always top finisher major league competition Charlie Nelson lives eats breathes Waco Airtronics new Infinity system dont know Gene software genius developed Atracs system used top US Japanese Glider fliers Yes Gene happens top Glider flier also got infected chopper virus Gene has completed software package new Heli system can say should really take look new Airtronics Infinity should available fall would expect see display Chicago radio features normal 1024 PCM 10 tricks plus few thrown good measure instance five separate throttle pitch curves separate tail rotor curves separate aileron rudder elevator offsets Infinity also supposed fullysynthesized system means transmitter will act frequency scanner particular band can decide what frequency want fly use transmitter program frequency receiver other words receiver will 72 MHz 50 MHz band decide what individual frequency want fly hats off both Airtronics Gene Engelgau cant walt see finished product Lets Wrap Id like thank Ray Stacy Pittsburgh Area Rotor Runners Mark Murdock Atlanta Helicopter Club Randy Miller Orange County Radio Control Helicopter Association answering pleas help graciously sending club newsletters really helps keep touch whats happening around US result can make column just much better Remember Im always thankful newsletters pictures favorite helicopter BCNU RC Scale/Troy Continued page 39 Avco Industries passed away some years ago company no longer business solution assuming course would really like build aeroplane find friend set plans left over Top Flite Models kit borrow send down Jim Pepino Scale Plans Photo Service double-size blow up differences can remember comparing two models plans built-up fin rudder steel tongue nut bolt arrangement wing struts bigger Scout chance should decide build massive SE-5s please drop photo two tell liked project youre drop Get Out Joint 0V Sb2 Quickly Some joints tough get tough get out Sullivan Ball joint #560 nelther fact no other ball joint strong reliable yet easy install unhook adjust quick-release locking sleeve its glass filled nylon socket locks ball securely eliminates play Yet allows range off-axis motion pivots freely cant vibrate wear loose either ball constructed nickel plated steel extra strength kind innovation something can expect Sullivan always coming new ways - . help projectsgeto ground So IUltIAUIV youre really ready fly ask ball joint PRODUCTS can he1p better ever PO Box 5166 Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Belter Ideas Off Ground set pics John de vries too John writes Model Aviations Giant Scale column models size supposed seen hope will accept public apology accidentally muscling territory suppose could always call big Scout Fun Scale model avoid confusion aeroplane flew quite nicely would make guaranteed knock-out project almost modeler average building flying skills wonderful things am privileged part hobby industry enjoyable has position Official Scorekeeper Frank Tianos Top Gun Invitational Scale meet class itself meet organized no other model airplane contest have ever seen no words could possibly describe fabulous event suitably First Class As contestant gets Top Gun invitation no request forms fill out no pitches entry model magazines youre Top Gun material theres good chance letter invitation may day arrive mailbox dont build fly well chances better no such letter will come see Top Gun best best no provision made average contest flier Thats because nothing about Top Gun Continued page 139 September 1991 137 Invitational ever will average Now dont let Top Guns top shelf image intimidate because will far healthier let inspire None us has contest minded modeler enjoy building flying good scale model can learn awful lot watching best competitors over long weekend After want try make model build little better last inspiration best ingredient can think get workbench energy going should see projects running through brain after week Top Gun 1991 Top Gun held polo grounds Palm Beach Polo Club Wesr Palm Beach Florida guess Frank Tiano figured field good enough host Prince Charles would probably good enough airplane meet Frank correct field magnificent grandstands couldand didhold thousands spectators Food merchandise concessions laid out style must admit personal preference country clubs lavishly appointed air conditioned restrooms compared flushless porta-potty distant parking lot contestants came anywhere everywhere scale modelings best could found close Denny DeWeese Palm Beach far away Andre Nougier France Eduardo Esteves Brazil David Toyer Richard Crapp Fred Beard Richard Rawle Peter Guiver England now refer across pond good ol US force too FM Team members Steven Sauger Bob Hanft Skip Mast AMAs Technical Director Bob Underwood 1990s Top Gun Winner Ron Gilman 2nd place finisher Bob Violett Rich Uravitch Mark Frankel Dennis Crooks Nick Ziroli Junior Senior Bill Steffes Charlie Chambers Bob Fiorenze RCMs Colonel Art Johnson Californias Chuck Fuller Rick Lewis just rattle off few prominent names need mention competition something see Two events flown Top Gun accordance special rules developed specifically event Top Gun Committee two events Expert Sport Scale Team Scale Top Guns rules somewhat similar RC Sport Scale AMAs rule book items changed clarified recognition ultra high level skill contestants competing unique event will expected demonstrate took full two days static judging two days sharply competitive flying decide Top Gun 91s outcome High Static score went team Kim Foster Geoff Combs magnificently executed Curtiss Jenny Proctor kit single Highest Flight Score went Charlie Chambers Just Plane Nuts Bolts Youre probably nuts about flying So So come nobody offers eyebolts nuts made jus us Now Somebody does Sullivan eyebolt #548 size 2-56 made plated steel features % full thread nut #549 size 4-40 made same exacting specifications Both manufactured specffically model enthusiasts So whether need itfor pull-pull cables flying wires other cable sports Sullivan nuts bolts packag find other model parts IJjjj dealers store.7PRODUCTh Youd nuts togo anywhere elsePO Box5166Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground familiar Big Beautiful Doll metalskinned P-51D Mustang Best Military subject Wayne Seiwerts remarkable KI-84 Frank Best Civilian Corvin Millers Globe Swift Technical Achievement Award went Mark Frankel Team Scale Lear 35 entry flown Dennis Crooks Pilots Choice happily given Bill Steffes Beech 18 Team entry flown Nick Ziroli Sr dust cleared last flight scores finally tallied can say tally Polo Club Kim Foster Geoff Combs Curtiss JN 4 Jenny taken Team Scale Mel Whitleys fabulous Hawker Sea Fury won event Expert Finishing top five Team Scale Bill Steffes/Nick Ziroli Sr Beech 18 Patti Violett/Paul Schuessler F-86 Dennis Crooks/Mark Frankel Lear 35 Nick Ziroli Jr/Rich Uravitch SNJ-SC second place tenth balance Expert class top ten included Terry Nitch F-86 Ron Gilman F-86 Diego Lopez Skyraider Charlie Chambers P-S iD Charlie Nelson Waco Gene Barton Skyraider Bob Violett F-86 Bob Fiorenze F-18 Corvin Miller Globe Swift Over four days competition large number scores needed added double triple-checked sincere thank due 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single RC Scale contest attend course given year would have Frank Tianos Top Gun Invitational Its just like no other Frank friend thank showing us job done right Well keep letters coming want know enjoy hearing Build straight fly safely Ill talk again next month RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 40 AMA Quickie except engine rules would specific list engines allowed class would engines retail $150 less could bought $100 price range also recommended class use standard propellers APC Master Airscrew 9 x 8 recommended points scored Sportsman class would counted national standings could tracked district area pilot feels skills have progressed point would like enter national points race qualify attend championship race would begin fly AMA class would incentive keep skilled pilots staying entry-level class would shame have led pilots building up points total beating up beginners Nelson Q-500 engine has potential make AMA Quickie competitive has ever before consistency performance seen far history Nelson 15 QM indicate event will decided mostly pilot skill problem engine has such performance advantage must phased very carefully dont lose competitors process Some races around country outlawing engine year must done carefully Either allowing disallowing engine may cause problems feel goal should try standardize Quickie events around country develop entry-level class will give beginning less serious racers safe affordable place compete essential us approach upeoming year open mind keep ultimate long-term goals focus Well look forward stable year 1992 Remember Nationals NMPRA Championship Race will flown AMA rules Nelson appears engine have word warning Make sure planes strong people have bought new engine are blowing up fluttering planes fine Rossi nose difference loads airframe increased speed tremendous wing that could handle hard No 1 turn lesser engine may fold Nelson careful meant proposal consideration would like hear either phone letter address phone number listed 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