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Radio Control: Scale

Author: J. Troy


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/02
Page Numbers: 93, 94

RADIO CONTROL SCALE ModelAviation s December issue packed cover cover reports AMA National Aeromodeling Championships Nats As much wanted attend years contest already spent almost week Muncie Grand Event business commitments rarely permit make summer trip AMAs International Aeromodeling Center Stan Alexander graciously handled Radio Control RC Scale event coverage stead see him dont forget thani him blow-by-blow first-hand account December issue Stan sent some information next PAl Federation Aeronautique Intemationale F4 World Scale Championships Y2K worlds will run August 20-26 Interlaken Switzerland breathtaking cities planet team qualifying events will concurrent next years Nats July 410 plan compete AIvIA events should give some consideration entry FAI team trials Three team selection events will flown F4C Radio Control Scale Radio Control Large Scale F4B Control Line Scale FAI rules differ AMAs make sure youre prepared Theres nothing worse bringing tuba rock gig FAI rulebooks available through AMA Headquarters write call information receive pleasure visiting Interlaken 1976 vacation England flew Geneva Switzerland rented little VolkswagenTM Golf drove Interlaken spent five beautiful days scenic mountain city rests connecting point between five Swiss lakes hence origin citys name As native Manhattan NYC boy Ive oblivious anything remotely scenic life Im going notice earthquake pretty much has occur right under feet isnt dont notice beautiful scenery its Ijust dont care much about Despite cherished fault character Switzerland Interlaken particularmade strong visual impression city Interlaken stayed magnificent hotel base 13000foot Jungfrauone three tallest peaks Swiss Alps During stay rode cable car 10000-foot-high observation platform top Shilthom found what impressive views Ive ever seen cable car Telly Savalas Roger Moore rode film classic fight death Bond film Majestys Secret Service didnt know better Id guess particular cable car trip what caused Savalas lose hair its really up Switzerland sounds might good proved plan August Y2K vacation Interlaken couldnt ask colorful setting Manufacturers News Obtaining properly sized pinked tape fabric applications dilemma aeromodelers new pinking shears Won NWst can help cut fabric reinforcing tapes two sizes small-tooth set 1/s-inch cut 1/4 inch cut available request Ikon suggests 1/s-inch cut correct about rag airplane 1930 1950 information write Won NWst 3806 Chase Rd Post Falls ID 83854 Bob Holman Plans longtime source WW items including its new laser-cut WW German Lozenge Fabric Stencils ideal solution problem painting lozenge patterns accurately stencils laser-cut card stock include stencil different colors CAD Computer-Aided Draffing-drawn can cut accommodate scale specific color information provided set Contact Bob Bob Holman Plans Box 741 San Bernardino CA 92402 Gus Morfis offers easy-build plans everincreasing large selection /i 2-scale fighter aircraft Primarily designed RC Combat models ideal small scalefor-fun projects Guss recent designs Bell P 39 Airacobra airplane elements stable warbird scale 34-inch-span design offers balsa-andplywood construction sheet tail surfaces no landing gear canopy can duplicated simple over-the-counter bubble type 15-size engines recommended information contact Gus Morfis 4709 Green Meadows Ave Torrance CA 90505-5507 Right now better-than-ever selection RC flight simulators youd like try new maneuvers relative safety personal work station youre just happy video-gaming member armchair brigade no intention ever flying model should look constructive fun can have systems Im working side-by-side comparison next column Ill give pro-and-con evaluation latest versions industrys popular simulators subjects will Version 10 CSM 3-in-i flight simulator Horizon Hobby Distributors RealFlight simulator RealFlight Adds-Ons Volume Great Planes Model Distributors RCFS Version 5 Dave Brown Products offers excellent value hours practical enjoyment youre modeler personal computer sophisticated systems should reside hard drive appreciate receiving something nothing its considered proper etiquette send little something requests information Regardless ask product material sending buck request will help manufacturer cover postage recoup portion catalog printing production costs Fairs fair February 1999 93 Scale World Championships will held Interlaken Switzerland August 20-26 2000 Team trials will July 4-10 1999 Ikon NWst offering new pinking shears 1/a-inch cut Shears -inch cut available upon request DGS 2 $2900 Lights 1 or2 glow plugs Wt1O oz Requires 12 V cell 9/l6Hxl 3/8Wx2 118L Dompatible radios wvjhmaeraengineenng5 $4900 Lights up 5 glow plugs Wt12oz Requires 12 V cell 15/l6Hxl 7/8Wx2 7116L Compatible radios Specify type radio plug desired Glow plug connectors available $600 Add $200 shipping Ga residents add 7% tax Master Card Visa accepted JHM Aero Engneenng 123 Radford Circle Manetta Ga 300& 770-438-7146 mooremariettagaworldnetattnet try consider other person quest information Docu-Searcb coverage Weak Signals RC Expo Toledo OH ran photograph Boeing 757 built Jim Carison scribbled down few models details show did attempt get contact information Bob Sweebe Alabama modeler building Boeing 777-200 would like reach Mr Carlson ask him few questions concerning 757s engine installation John Carison someone knows John Carlson reading please ask him drop line Bob Sweebe 66 Pheasant Pvt Dr Decatur AL 35603 EM Sealand building F4U Corsair plans requesting information specifically plansfor four-bladed Hamilton Standard propeller prop will used static will non-flying variety can help please contact EM Sealand 5335 E Twin Lakes Dr Tyler TX 75704 Douglas L Prouty looking Douglas AD Skyraider kit 72-inch wingspan would have expected such notable subject available number companies almost size imaginable cursory look through few routine sources turned up nothing know such kit please let Mr Prouty know can reached Box 276 Mountain Ranch CA 95246-0276 Greg Graham searching good three-view Schleicher AS-K 14 motor-glider Hes through usual foreign North American catalogs has come up blank have photos three-view accurate drawings please contact Greg 49 Mercury Ave Tiburon CA 94920-1344 thank Stan Alexander once outstanding RC Scale coverage Decembers Nats issue Until next time build straight fly safely Well again Fun also make Ultra Thrust Mufflers Other Engines Call application Complete Engine Muffler Combos Available Call Prices Availability Send $300 1998 Cats og Dea e nqa ries come PERFORMANCE SPECIALTIES P 0 Box 3146 nerville NV 89410 e 702-265-7523 702-265-7522 E mail perfspec@aci net Z Take look chart below An Ultra Thrust Muffler will add power hassle tuned pipes No Hangers No Couplers No Problems Dont limit performance fun. Fly Ultra Thrust Muffler Stock Muffler OS32FX15500 OS4OFX13700 OS46FX14400 OS46SF14000 0S61 EX11700 0S61 SF-P12400 ST GS 4013600 ST GS 45 ABC14600 5TG61 ABC11600 TTPro4614000 TT Pro 6111400 Webra 40 GT13800 Webra 50 GT14600 OS 32 Fo tooled ii APC 9/6 Prip 41 ttroigt 50 eogioes tested APC 10/6 Prop 61 eogines ii APC 11/7 prop 15% Nun Fool Yoor resulti may nary local cooditioos 94 Model Aviation Aero Engineering On-board solid-state glow drivers eeea ElevonMixerGlowDriver ___ ELECTRONICMIXERON-BOARD OLOW DRIVER elevons v-fails flaps makes staRing easier aed spoilers Ultra-simple safer Keeps Ike glow plug setap loufallafion hot lu uviren engine Rugged microprovessvr- needs fhe maul Microproc based design 100% easor-based design simply efeofronic hiah reli- coeneots befween Ihe fhroffle abilify Simply oonvecfs seno reoeiver Reversi befween servos hIs user-seleclable receiver Feafares edividual servo reversing aed four diffeenf mising off points lies easily Once Iwo glow plugs Unif automatically rates fo allow failor wiser fo fhe needs model Will ferns off farwmiger off 1 00% eleofronlo Made ml ooerdrive servos options selsofed wifh simple USA aed designed work modern redia sysfems Low power swifohes Made USA sod designed work wifh modern AM consumplion Comes wifh hookup wire Less radio conneofor power FM aed PCM radio systems UlIra-low power vonsumption Less cell plug clip Size 7 12 id Weighf 0400 radio connectors Weight i250z Size 19 s 05 o ad Pert No OA $3499 radia connector $3790 Part No OA $3095 less onenectore $3689 complete radio connector plug clip $4485 complete systems CALL AcCessorySwitChDual-Output ServoReverser ACCESSORY SWITCH groes theDUAL-OUTPUT SERVO REVERSER ability ta add en oruisfl funofion anygives alder radios fhe ability channel aithouf sacriliving hat chan-reverse direction aemvo spar neis ability conf ml serva Theafco nraldng servo krntallahoe need AccesuorySwifok designed fosod store coececiest Provides hal swifch mm 1 Ia 30 volts end op sinormal reversed output wifiror amps ames power disaipafonthe use espesaive Y-harrreea 300 wens Modem microprocessor-based design Tha Acoessory-makes split eleosfor two-servo ailerons 50u015-servO russer Swifch very simple setup installlust connect between theinstallation super-easy Modern microproseasor-based design sarvs receiver channel choose off points100% eleotmeic Reverser very simpla installlust selected simple dip switches 16 different values LEDconnect between samoa receiver channel indisafor help setup Unif automatically turns off wfien yourchoose No setup nofhivg fuss withlast plug forget tranumiff off Made USA designed work AMMade USA aed designed work modern AM FM FM PCM edio systems Low power consumpflon Less radioPCM radio systems Ultra-low power consumptIon Less radio connectur Size 6 eOgSo Ed Weight 12 00connector Size 16 000 0 04 Weight O250z Part No OU $3498 less connector $3790 completePert No 2U $2495 lees connector $2790 complete Comptela systems avefP 0 BOX 3129 CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78463-3129send forAdd $450 S&H afherproducta au-ailable ocnv& sEa 512 614-6643 Ovur7pM DuiLY CTFREE TX rae add 7878% planes cars asdbsafs scOMEnScnvico PAX&AFTcnHouno at2l Sld-h5d3Cablog s tao CeO anita delaita Econicut SnuFF pmetektelswbellnei A

Author: J. Troy


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/02
Page Numbers: 93, 94

RADIO CONTROL SCALE ModelAviation s December issue packed cover cover reports AMA National Aeromodeling Championships Nats As much wanted attend years contest already spent almost week Muncie Grand Event business commitments rarely permit make summer trip AMAs International Aeromodeling Center Stan Alexander graciously handled Radio Control RC Scale event coverage stead see him dont forget thani him blow-by-blow first-hand account December issue Stan sent some information next PAl Federation Aeronautique Intemationale F4 World Scale Championships Y2K worlds will run August 20-26 Interlaken Switzerland breathtaking cities planet team qualifying events will concurrent next years Nats July 410 plan compete AIvIA events should give some consideration entry FAI team trials Three team selection events will flown F4C Radio Control Scale Radio Control Large Scale F4B Control Line Scale FAI rules differ AMAs make sure youre prepared Theres nothing worse bringing tuba rock gig FAI rulebooks available through AMA Headquarters write call information receive pleasure visiting Interlaken 1976 vacation England flew Geneva Switzerland rented little VolkswagenTM Golf drove Interlaken spent five beautiful days scenic mountain city rests connecting point between five Swiss lakes hence origin citys name As native Manhattan NYC boy Ive oblivious anything remotely scenic life Im going notice earthquake pretty much has occur right under feet isnt dont notice beautiful scenery its Ijust dont care much about Despite cherished fault character Switzerland Interlaken particularmade strong visual impression city Interlaken stayed magnificent hotel base 13000foot Jungfrauone three tallest peaks Swiss Alps During stay rode cable car 10000-foot-high observation platform top Shilthom found what impressive views Ive ever seen cable car Telly Savalas Roger Moore rode film classic fight death Bond film Majestys Secret Service didnt know better Id guess particular cable car trip what caused Savalas lose hair its really up Switzerland sounds might good proved plan August Y2K vacation Interlaken couldnt ask colorful setting Manufacturers News Obtaining properly sized pinked tape fabric applications dilemma aeromodelers new pinking shears Won NWst can help cut fabric reinforcing tapes two sizes small-tooth set 1/s-inch cut 1/4 inch cut available request Ikon suggests 1/s-inch cut correct about rag airplane 1930 1950 information write Won NWst 3806 Chase Rd Post Falls ID 83854 Bob Holman Plans longtime source WW items including its new laser-cut WW German Lozenge Fabric Stencils ideal solution problem painting lozenge patterns accurately stencils laser-cut card stock include stencil different colors CAD Computer-Aided Draffing-drawn can cut accommodate scale specific color information provided set Contact Bob Bob Holman Plans Box 741 San Bernardino CA 92402 Gus Morfis offers easy-build plans everincreasing large selection /i 2-scale fighter aircraft Primarily designed RC Combat models ideal small scalefor-fun projects Guss recent designs Bell P 39 Airacobra airplane elements stable warbird scale 34-inch-span design offers balsa-andplywood construction sheet tail surfaces no landing gear canopy can duplicated simple over-the-counter bubble type 15-size engines recommended information contact Gus Morfis 4709 Green Meadows Ave Torrance CA 90505-5507 Right now better-than-ever selection RC flight simulators youd like try new maneuvers relative safety personal work station youre just happy video-gaming member armchair brigade no intention ever flying model should look constructive fun can have systems Im working side-by-side comparison next column Ill give pro-and-con evaluation latest versions industrys popular simulators subjects will Version 10 CSM 3-in-i flight simulator Horizon Hobby Distributors RealFlight simulator RealFlight Adds-Ons Volume Great Planes Model Distributors RCFS Version 5 Dave Brown Products offers excellent value hours practical enjoyment youre modeler personal computer sophisticated systems should reside hard drive appreciate receiving something nothing its considered proper etiquette send little something requests information Regardless ask product material sending buck request will help manufacturer cover postage recoup portion catalog printing production costs Fairs fair February 1999 93 Scale World Championships will held Interlaken Switzerland August 20-26 2000 Team trials will July 4-10 1999 Ikon NWst offering new pinking shears 1/a-inch cut Shears -inch cut available upon request DGS 2 $2900 Lights 1 or2 glow plugs Wt1O oz Requires 12 V cell 9/l6Hxl 3/8Wx2 118L Dompatible radios wvjhmaeraengineenng5 $4900 Lights up 5 glow plugs Wt12oz Requires 12 V cell 15/l6Hxl 7/8Wx2 7116L Compatible radios Specify type radio plug desired Glow plug connectors available $600 Add $200 shipping Ga residents add 7% tax Master Card Visa accepted JHM Aero Engneenng 123 Radford Circle Manetta Ga 300& 770-438-7146 mooremariettagaworldnetattnet try consider other person quest information Docu-Searcb coverage Weak Signals RC Expo Toledo OH ran photograph Boeing 757 built Jim Carison scribbled down few models details show did attempt get contact information Bob Sweebe Alabama modeler building Boeing 777-200 would like reach Mr Carlson ask him few questions concerning 757s engine installation John Carison someone knows John Carlson reading please ask him drop line Bob Sweebe 66 Pheasant Pvt Dr Decatur AL 35603 EM Sealand building F4U Corsair plans requesting information specifically plansfor four-bladed Hamilton Standard propeller prop will used static will non-flying variety can help please contact EM Sealand 5335 E Twin Lakes Dr Tyler TX 75704 Douglas L Prouty looking Douglas AD Skyraider kit 72-inch wingspan would have expected such notable subject available number companies almost size imaginable cursory look through few routine sources turned up nothing know such kit please let Mr Prouty know can reached Box 276 Mountain Ranch CA 95246-0276 Greg Graham searching good three-view Schleicher AS-K 14 motor-glider Hes through usual foreign North American catalogs has come up blank have photos three-view accurate drawings please contact Greg 49 Mercury Ave Tiburon CA 94920-1344 thank Stan Alexander once outstanding RC Scale coverage Decembers Nats issue Until next time build straight fly safely Well again Fun also make Ultra Thrust Mufflers Other Engines Call application Complete Engine Muffler Combos Available Call Prices Availability Send $300 1998 Cats og Dea e nqa ries come PERFORMANCE SPECIALTIES P 0 Box 3146 nerville NV 89410 e 702-265-7523 702-265-7522 E mail perfspec@aci net Z Take look chart below An Ultra Thrust Muffler will add power hassle tuned pipes No Hangers No Couplers No Problems Dont limit performance fun. Fly Ultra Thrust Muffler Stock Muffler OS32FX15500 OS4OFX13700 OS46FX14400 OS46SF14000 0S61 EX11700 0S61 SF-P12400 ST GS 4013600 ST GS 45 ABC14600 5TG61 ABC11600 TTPro4614000 TT Pro 6111400 Webra 40 GT13800 Webra 50 GT14600 OS 32 Fo tooled ii APC 9/6 Prip 41 ttroigt 50 eogioes tested APC 10/6 Prop 61 eogines ii APC 11/7 prop 15% Nun Fool Yoor resulti may nary local cooditioos 94 Model Aviation Aero Engineering On-board solid-state glow drivers eeea ElevonMixerGlowDriver ___ ELECTRONICMIXERON-BOARD OLOW DRIVER elevons v-fails flaps makes staRing easier aed spoilers Ultra-simple safer Keeps Ike glow plug setap loufallafion hot lu uviren engine Rugged microprovessvr- needs fhe maul Microproc based design 100% easor-based design simply efeofronic hiah reli- coeneots befween Ihe fhroffle abilify Simply oonvecfs seno reoeiver Reversi befween servos hIs user-seleclable receiver Feafares edividual servo reversing aed four diffeenf mising off points lies easily Once Iwo glow plugs Unif automatically rates fo allow failor wiser fo fhe needs model Will ferns off farwmiger off 1 00% eleofronlo Made ml ooerdrive servos options selsofed wifh simple USA aed designed work modern redia sysfems Low power swifohes Made USA sod designed work wifh modern AM consumplion Comes wifh hookup wire Less radio conneofor power FM aed PCM radio systems UlIra-low power vonsumption Less cell plug clip Size 7 12 id Weighf 0400 radio connectors Weight i250z Size 19 s 05 o ad Pert No OA $3499 radia connector $3790 Part No OA $3095 less onenectore $3689 complete radio connector plug clip $4485 complete systems CALL AcCessorySwitChDual-Output ServoReverser ACCESSORY SWITCH groes theDUAL-OUTPUT SERVO REVERSER ability ta add en oruisfl funofion anygives alder radios fhe ability channel aithouf sacriliving hat chan-reverse direction aemvo spar neis ability conf ml serva Theafco nraldng servo krntallahoe need AccesuorySwifok designed fosod store coececiest Provides hal swifch mm 1 Ia 30 volts end op sinormal reversed output wifiror amps ames power disaipafonthe use espesaive Y-harrreea 300 wens Modem microprocessor-based design Tha Acoessory-makes split eleosfor two-servo ailerons 50u015-servO russer Swifch very simple setup installlust connect between theinstallation super-easy Modern microproseasor-based design sarvs receiver channel choose off points100% eleotmeic Reverser very simpla installlust selected simple dip switches 16 different values LEDconnect between samoa receiver channel indisafor help setup Unif automatically turns off wfien yourchoose No setup nofhivg fuss withlast plug forget tranumiff off Made USA designed work AMMade USA aed designed work modern AM FM FM PCM edio systems Low power consumpflon Less radioPCM radio systems Ultra-low power consumptIon Less radio connectur Size 6 eOgSo Ed Weight 12 00connector Size 16 000 0 04 Weight O250z Part No OU $3498 less connector $3790 completePert No 2U $2495 lees connector $2790 complete Comptela systems avefP 0 BOX 3129 CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78463-3129send forAdd $450 S&H afherproducta au-ailable ocnv& sEa 512 614-6643 Ovur7pM DuiLY CTFREE TX rae add 7878% planes cars asdbsafs scOMEnScnvico PAX&AFTcnHouno at2l Sld-h5d3Cablog s tao CeO anita delaita Econicut SnuFF pmetektelswbellnei A

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