Radio Control SCALE Bob & Dolly Wischer NEWS FROM PARIS Ten national aero clubs represented Scale Subcommittee meeting ClAM plenary session Paris last December UK France Netherlands USA Belgium Switzerland Canada USSR Poland Norway Three other nations often attend Sweden Japan Germany conflicting meeting schedules other committees present large number attendees represents increase Scale interest activity has seen previously few years ago Scale meetings five national repre sentatives attending Noise reduction measures being taken some national aero clubs because pressure being brought law Netherlands 84 db present will reducad 80 db 1984 75 db 1989 measured seven meters distance Noise Reduction Subcommittee has established procedure measuring noise includes Scale models Measurements will made model released flight will rechecked noise seems excessive air effectively limits oppor tunity change propellers between noise check ing official flights Measurements will made one-meter distance 100 db present 98 db 1984 96 db 1985 Scale models can equally guilty noise pollution other classes real problem finding space inside model large muffler required rules state no penalty incurred external muffler added flight special ingenuity points gained concealed muffler Tuned pipes regain some what lost silencing will easily fit inside Scale model dont know Scale competitors have checking models noise before attending meet would disastrous arrive World Cham pionship airplane didnt meet noise specifications compensate losses silencing some aero clubs asking increase engine displacement four-stroke engines Proposals accepted change maximum displace ment four-stroke engines 15cc singie 30cc multi-engine Scale 20cc singie Pattern 15cc Scale can expected change 20cc future match Pattern now permits use fourcycle Webra 91 eliminates OS Gemini 120 cu 20cc four-stroke Proposals accepted include dele tion complexity bonus retracts deletion multi-motor flight option deletion previewing models before static judging averaging two best flight scores Proposals accepted include increase displacement four-stroke engines increase spot landing circle 35 meters reinstatement wing flaps flight option in-flight demonstration flight demonstration retracts addition extra maneuver models unusual capabilities flap option previously deleted reinstated qualifying description operation flaps extended 40 Model Aviation K 5 Curtiss A-3 Falcon infrequently modelled OD Dunn scratcfl-Dutt Paul Matts plans 1/5-scale Quadra-powered craft weighs22 lb spans 911/2 has 2000 sq wing area Jim Boyds scratch-built CAP 10 modeled after full-scale French aerobatic plane flown bythe French Connection team Model powered Webra 91 weighs 2/2 lb finished K&B epoxy r Don Klapateins scratch-built Curtiss Robin seen Waukesha WI Scale Rally Very light 5 lb. uses Enya 60 has MonoKote fuselage Solarfilm wings Light wing loadings give great flight characteristics 1 /6-scaie iu span Westland Widgeon Ray Barger uses OS 60 engine weighs mere 4 lb Seen K-W Scale Rally heading wind height 10 meters maximum directly front judges model flies 3600 circle flaps retracted again directly front judges Errors model approaches too high flaps extended retracted full view judges speed extension retraction correct model unstable flaps extended speed model reduced before flaps extended no change flight attitude flaps extended entirely happy above description flap operation Obviously done full-scale practice yet simula tion flight purpose contest No judge qualified know extension retraction speed flaps aircraft whether manually electrically hydraulically operated Docu mentation speed modeler would difficult expected attitude change during cycling will hard detect judges position also matter safety extending flaps low altitude Throttle will needed compensate drag flaps Suddenly applied engine torque can induce snap roll model near stall demonstration will require lot practicehigher 10 meters demonstration landing gear retraction also requested model approaches land ing area wind straight level flight height exceeding 10 meters point directly front judges extends landing gear Model executes 3600 turn direction away judges again directly front judges retracts landing gear climbs away straight flight Errors model approaches too high gear extended retracted full view judges speed operation incorrect action incorrect model speed reduced before extension comments regarding flaps can also applied landing gear demonstration After watching Bob Karlssons Grumman FM-2 Wild cat last years Nats its 20-sec retraction Continued page 108 us beal uilt VK kit Curt Surprise Lyons KS close-up gives good look atthe detail th0 ..ckpit area mount Lewis machine gun cowl lacing bolted access panel rigging wires Model powered Merco 60 Photos Larry Kruse HAD PROBLEMS WITH PAINT BLEEDS OR BORING TRIM SCHEMES LET GREAT PLANES HELP YOU OUT MASKING TAPE AVAIL ABLE IN BLACK OR WHITE 1/16$100 1/4$159 3/32$119 3/8$179 1/8$139 1/2$199 36 Lengths MASKING TAPE Frustrated paint bleeding under masking tape Throw out paper tape use tape pros useGreat Planes vinyl masking tape tape has medium tack supercrisp edge can get sharp Iine.without pulling up base Several different widths avail ablethe 1/16 3/32 sizes good small radius work 1/8 1/4 sizes general use 3/8 1/2 best long straight jobs Available black white colors provide plenty contrast base color youre masking DON7 FORGET OUR OTHER FINE ACCESSORIES Landing Gear 6 sizes tough aluminum dual land ing gear sport model Hardwood struts Great quarter-scalers STRIPING TAPE KWIK STRYPE STRIPING TAPE 9 COLORS AVAILABLE 1/16$225 1/8$295 3/32t~ O IA..$395 models trim scheme needs something consider adding color class its finish Kwik Strype Striping tape Great both monokoted painted models tape available virtual rainbow colors Gold Silver Black White Orange Red Yellow Blue plus new Brown Widths 1/16 3/32 1/8 1/4 special adhesive will help insure tape stays put too ZIANU7IIP MO FORMERLYP & 65O1 BRIDI HOBBYURBANA 3672O April 1982 41 extension times question statement action occur directly front judges Bob would need 3600 turn demonstration Size spot landing circle increased 25m82 ft to35m115 ft K-factor landing within circle remains 9 outside circle changes K4 K6 effectively de-emphasizes spot circle landing feature Pilots full-size planes obligated hit spot landin& landing circle used model competition encourage competitor land judges can properly observe past landings have frequently spoiled attempts hit spot annual trip Paris provides oppor tunity exchange ideas direction being taken modeling other nations notion bigger better prevalent US being seen different light abroad Gasoline prices high going higher cars becoming smaller Like lot Americans modelers other lands limiting model size something will fit cars Competition modelers particular concerned about factor because models need transported farther nearby club field can expect considerable resistance effort establish rules large airplanes increase weight engine displacement Economics dictate model size average modeler doesnt use prestige motor-home arrive contest scene large modeL once told World Champion serious modeler would spend whatever necessary competitive concept runs contrary philosophy anyone willing develop skill building flying can potential winner regardless ability spend economic pinch high cost transportation may very well bring us real ization FAI rules dont need updating become alignment AMA rules Reno 82 wheels have set motion RC Scale World ChampionshipAero scale 82at Reno NV June 13-19 include F4C Precision Stand-off Scale Con trol Line Scale portion championship held Kiev USSR August 24-31 Sixteen national aero clubs have shown interest sending teams Stand-off class 10 F4C arrive full teams could total of78 airplanes Realistically should expect large turnout 35 planes Ottawa 1980 Some nations send full teams Judging enthusiasm shown Paris FAI meeting will successful World Championship date competition will held Reno Stead Airport location Rena Air Races about 10 miles north city Contestants supporters will accommodated CircusCircus Hotel Fees supporters will $270 double occupancy $320 single Included seven breakfasts six lunches six dinners ban quet lodging seven nights Competitors representing US will Phil Sibille Charlie Chambers Cliff Tacie Stand-off Scale Steve Sauger George Rose Bob Wischer F4C Precision class Contest Director Monty Groves assisted Pat Groves Chiefjudge Johnny Carroll Ireland N TROLINE FL YERS /Well Help get Controline. & SHARK 15 Fo mtedtmeonyaP ceReductononJetco Cant ne K ta facto y d act Send 25t 0 Stamped/Addreaaed Envelope THE CA ZAIC CO INC 883 Lexington Ave Dept CL Brooklyn New York 11221 108 Model Aviation RC Scale/Wischers Continued page 41 Future RC Scale Stand-off Scale Europe has undergone same transition have seen Sport Scale Models have become increasingly complex sophisticated external detail together dummy engines complete cockpits 15-ft viewing dis tance 11 ft FAT detail visible judges influenced spite rules Upgrading inevitable events ception has lost some simplicity made popular have reached point Sport Precision models almost look alike differ ence under AMA rules flight schedule FAT rules difference vanishes both F4C Stand-off use identical flight procedures question arises two events France innovative approach blending two classes Models staticjudged distance given quick close scrutiny check scale detaiL value placed detail minimal scoring similar blend F4C Stand-off under FAT rules may never happen may distant future may imminently close comes select World Champion ship teams teams would serious dis advantage selected using FAT rules Because diminished interest Precision Scale four entries select team three Nats may worthwhile perpetuate class expected influx ranks Sport Scale never materialized However modeler can given credit detail special technical features though minimum value scoring would encouraged produce quality upgrading Sport Scale would continue pace equal other countries Flight scoring would presently done Sport Scale Only static scoring would change slightly described score detail viewed close-up cant really assume Precision Scale will inevitably die may need perpetuated team selection means FAT decides blend its two classes insurance US models championship quality Ottawa World Championship Precision entries outnumbered Stand-off will interesting see ratio between two classes Reno future Precision Scale may determined Bob Dolly Wiseher Rt 1 S-221 Lapham Peak Roa4 Delaflel4 WI 53018 RC Soaring/Pruss Continued page 43 calculations flier knows CG will set Durationcalmorwindy conditions Dis tance Speed Horizontal stabilizer incidence settings complement CG settings also enter picture gadget worth effort bet Now bugs out its way particular Swiss group will treat ballast center gravity Incidentally modelsall 23 12 brought Sacramentoare identical respect interchangeability components effort make lighter color left off wings tail later versions reduced weight sevenpound white ships about 625 pounds mentioned answer questions arose since World Championships report Well land Spartakus chronographs left-handed sewing machines need always E Quadra Plus Offers YouaMuch Power. Lot Better Idle revised Quadra engine ready mount airplane following already done! Crankcase has replaned tighten up main bearing very close tolerance resealed new special compound thus eliminating leaks Another crankcase bolt added maintain its tight seal will virtually stay clean oil-free expensive engines has E & R balanced flywheel greater performance smoothness Tatone Motor Mount Muffler Quadra Carburetor adaptor turns carburetor direct servo hookup eliminating extra linkages also lets set needle valves engine running properly installed Plus motor mount already drilled taped use Lord vibration dampeners desire Dampeners available option E & R revised Quadra can easily identified high-heat resistant black finish block crankcasePRICE $16995 SPECIAL LIMITED TIME OFFER $15995 Air-Cleaner Choke Assembly Add $600 ea Airplane Kit Radio Engine $300 up 10 lbs UPS handling Tatone Muffler Tatone Motor Mount N N 1 10 Edgeley lllD 58433 701/493-2015Hobbies OVER 50 CONSECUTIVE STARTS WITHOUT RECHARGING INTRODUCING THE NI-STARTER IN PAT PENDUIG new completely revolutionary concept power glow plugs model cars boats air planes helicopters anything using 15 Standard plug glow engines Rechargable lup 1000 timesl Fits pocket Works sideways inverted Fitsthroug hcowlings Uses HeadLock TM plugadapter S lay son plug propeller IncI charger & instructions go day guarantee After anything fails Inormal usage will repair replace Ofly O up full yearfl SEE YOUR DEALER OR CALL US- BANK CARDS OK COD OK YOU PAY SHIPPING $1995 See Dealer 13506 Glendunee Dr Herndon VA 22071 ________________ SERVICE 703435-5805 ________________ April 1982 109 Lord Shock-absorbing Dampeners angina DON GODFREY wrote about Feb 1982 MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS column E & R HOBBIES stocks other accessories send $1 00 complete catalog
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/04
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 108, 109
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/04
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 108, 109
Radio Control SCALE Bob & Dolly Wischer NEWS FROM PARIS Ten national aero clubs represented Scale Subcommittee meeting ClAM plenary session Paris last December UK France Netherlands USA Belgium Switzerland Canada USSR Poland Norway Three other nations often attend Sweden Japan Germany conflicting meeting schedules other committees present large number attendees represents increase Scale interest activity has seen previously few years ago Scale meetings five national repre sentatives attending Noise reduction measures being taken some national aero clubs because pressure being brought law Netherlands 84 db present will reducad 80 db 1984 75 db 1989 measured seven meters distance Noise Reduction Subcommittee has established procedure measuring noise includes Scale models Measurements will made model released flight will rechecked noise seems excessive air effectively limits oppor tunity change propellers between noise check ing official flights Measurements will made one-meter distance 100 db present 98 db 1984 96 db 1985 Scale models can equally guilty noise pollution other classes real problem finding space inside model large muffler required rules state no penalty incurred external muffler added flight special ingenuity points gained concealed muffler Tuned pipes regain some what lost silencing will easily fit inside Scale model dont know Scale competitors have checking models noise before attending meet would disastrous arrive World Cham pionship airplane didnt meet noise specifications compensate losses silencing some aero clubs asking increase engine displacement four-stroke engines Proposals accepted change maximum displace ment four-stroke engines 15cc singie 30cc multi-engine Scale 20cc singie Pattern 15cc Scale can expected change 20cc future match Pattern now permits use fourcycle Webra 91 eliminates OS Gemini 120 cu 20cc four-stroke Proposals accepted include dele tion complexity bonus retracts deletion multi-motor flight option deletion previewing models before static judging averaging two best flight scores Proposals accepted include increase displacement four-stroke engines increase spot landing circle 35 meters reinstatement wing flaps flight option in-flight demonstration flight demonstration retracts addition extra maneuver models unusual capabilities flap option previously deleted reinstated qualifying description operation flaps extended 40 Model Aviation K 5 Curtiss A-3 Falcon infrequently modelled OD Dunn scratcfl-Dutt Paul Matts plans 1/5-scale Quadra-powered craft weighs22 lb spans 911/2 has 2000 sq wing area Jim Boyds scratch-built CAP 10 modeled after full-scale French aerobatic plane flown bythe French Connection team Model powered Webra 91 weighs 2/2 lb finished K&B epoxy r Don Klapateins scratch-built Curtiss Robin seen Waukesha WI Scale Rally Very light 5 lb. uses Enya 60 has MonoKote fuselage Solarfilm wings Light wing loadings give great flight characteristics 1 /6-scaie iu span Westland Widgeon Ray Barger uses OS 60 engine weighs mere 4 lb Seen K-W Scale Rally heading wind height 10 meters maximum directly front judges model flies 3600 circle flaps retracted again directly front judges Errors model approaches too high flaps extended retracted full view judges speed extension retraction correct model unstable flaps extended speed model reduced before flaps extended no change flight attitude flaps extended entirely happy above description flap operation Obviously done full-scale practice yet simula tion flight purpose contest No judge qualified know extension retraction speed flaps aircraft whether manually electrically hydraulically operated Docu mentation speed modeler would difficult expected attitude change during cycling will hard detect judges position also matter safety extending flaps low altitude Throttle will needed compensate drag flaps Suddenly applied engine torque can induce snap roll model near stall demonstration will require lot practicehigher 10 meters demonstration landing gear retraction also requested model approaches land ing area wind straight level flight height exceeding 10 meters point directly front judges extends landing gear Model executes 3600 turn direction away judges again directly front judges retracts landing gear climbs away straight flight Errors model approaches too high gear extended retracted full view judges speed operation incorrect action incorrect model speed reduced before extension comments regarding flaps can also applied landing gear demonstration After watching Bob Karlssons Grumman FM-2 Wild cat last years Nats its 20-sec retraction Continued page 108 us beal uilt VK kit Curt Surprise Lyons KS close-up gives good look atthe detail th0 ..ckpit area mount Lewis machine gun cowl lacing bolted access panel rigging wires Model powered Merco 60 Photos Larry Kruse HAD PROBLEMS WITH PAINT BLEEDS OR BORING TRIM SCHEMES LET GREAT PLANES HELP YOU OUT MASKING TAPE AVAIL ABLE IN BLACK OR WHITE 1/16$100 1/4$159 3/32$119 3/8$179 1/8$139 1/2$199 36 Lengths MASKING TAPE Frustrated paint bleeding under masking tape Throw out paper tape use tape pros useGreat Planes vinyl masking tape tape has medium tack supercrisp edge can get sharp Iine.without pulling up base Several different widths avail ablethe 1/16 3/32 sizes good small radius work 1/8 1/4 sizes general use 3/8 1/2 best long straight jobs Available black white colors provide plenty contrast base color youre masking DON7 FORGET OUR OTHER FINE ACCESSORIES Landing Gear 6 sizes tough aluminum dual land ing gear sport model Hardwood struts Great quarter-scalers STRIPING TAPE KWIK STRYPE STRIPING TAPE 9 COLORS AVAILABLE 1/16$225 1/8$295 3/32t~ O IA..$395 models trim scheme needs something consider adding color class its finish Kwik Strype Striping tape Great both monokoted painted models tape available virtual rainbow colors Gold Silver Black White Orange Red Yellow Blue plus new Brown Widths 1/16 3/32 1/8 1/4 special adhesive will help insure tape stays put too ZIANU7IIP MO FORMERLYP & 65O1 BRIDI HOBBYURBANA 3672O April 1982 41 extension times question statement action occur directly front judges Bob would need 3600 turn demonstration Size spot landing circle increased 25m82 ft to35m115 ft K-factor landing within circle remains 9 outside circle changes K4 K6 effectively de-emphasizes spot circle landing feature Pilots full-size planes obligated hit spot landin& landing circle used model competition encourage competitor land judges can properly observe past landings have frequently spoiled attempts hit spot annual trip Paris provides oppor tunity exchange ideas direction being taken modeling other nations notion bigger better prevalent US being seen different light abroad Gasoline prices high going higher cars becoming smaller Like lot Americans modelers other lands limiting model size something will fit cars Competition modelers particular concerned about factor because models need transported farther nearby club field can expect considerable resistance effort establish rules large airplanes increase weight engine displacement Economics dictate model size average modeler doesnt use prestige motor-home arrive contest scene large modeL once told World Champion serious modeler would spend whatever necessary competitive concept runs contrary philosophy anyone willing develop skill building flying can potential winner regardless ability spend economic pinch high cost transportation may very well bring us real ization FAI rules dont need updating become alignment AMA rules Reno 82 wheels have set motion RC Scale World ChampionshipAero scale 82at Reno NV June 13-19 include F4C Precision Stand-off Scale Con trol Line Scale portion championship held Kiev USSR August 24-31 Sixteen national aero clubs have shown interest sending teams Stand-off class 10 F4C arrive full teams could total of78 airplanes Realistically should expect large turnout 35 planes Ottawa 1980 Some nations send full teams Judging enthusiasm shown Paris FAI meeting will successful World Championship date competition will held Reno Stead Airport location Rena Air Races about 10 miles north city Contestants supporters will accommodated CircusCircus Hotel Fees supporters will $270 double occupancy $320 single Included seven breakfasts six lunches six dinners ban quet lodging seven nights Competitors representing US will Phil Sibille Charlie Chambers Cliff Tacie Stand-off Scale Steve Sauger George Rose Bob Wischer F4C Precision class Contest Director Monty Groves assisted Pat Groves Chiefjudge Johnny Carroll Ireland N TROLINE FL YERS /Well Help get Controline. & SHARK 15 Fo mtedtmeonyaP ceReductononJetco Cant ne K ta facto y d act Send 25t 0 Stamped/Addreaaed Envelope THE CA ZAIC CO INC 883 Lexington Ave Dept CL Brooklyn New York 11221 108 Model Aviation RC Scale/Wischers Continued page 41 Future RC Scale Stand-off Scale Europe has undergone same transition have seen Sport Scale Models have become increasingly complex sophisticated external detail together dummy engines complete cockpits 15-ft viewing dis tance 11 ft FAT detail visible judges influenced spite rules Upgrading inevitable events ception has lost some simplicity made popular have reached point Sport Precision models almost look alike differ ence under AMA rules flight schedule FAT rules difference vanishes both F4C Stand-off use identical flight procedures question arises two events France innovative approach blending two classes Models staticjudged distance given quick close scrutiny check scale detaiL value placed detail minimal scoring similar blend F4C Stand-off under FAT rules may never happen may distant future may imminently close comes select World Champion ship teams teams would serious dis advantage selected using FAT rules Because diminished interest Precision Scale four entries select team three Nats may worthwhile perpetuate class expected influx ranks Sport Scale never materialized However modeler can given credit detail special technical features though minimum value scoring would encouraged produce quality upgrading Sport Scale would continue pace equal other countries Flight scoring would presently done Sport Scale Only static scoring would change slightly described score detail viewed close-up cant really assume Precision Scale will inevitably die may need perpetuated team selection means FAT decides blend its two classes insurance US models championship quality Ottawa World Championship Precision entries outnumbered Stand-off will interesting see ratio between two classes Reno future Precision Scale may determined Bob Dolly Wiseher Rt 1 S-221 Lapham Peak Roa4 Delaflel4 WI 53018 RC Soaring/Pruss Continued page 43 calculations flier knows CG will set Durationcalmorwindy conditions Dis tance Speed Horizontal stabilizer incidence settings complement CG settings also enter picture gadget worth effort bet Now bugs out its way particular Swiss group will treat ballast center gravity Incidentally modelsall 23 12 brought Sacramentoare identical respect interchangeability components effort make lighter color left off wings tail later versions reduced weight sevenpound white ships about 625 pounds mentioned answer questions arose since World Championships report Well land Spartakus chronographs left-handed sewing machines need always E Quadra Plus Offers YouaMuch Power. Lot Better Idle revised Quadra engine ready mount airplane following already done! Crankcase has replaned tighten up main bearing very close tolerance resealed new special compound thus eliminating leaks Another crankcase bolt added maintain its tight seal will virtually stay clean oil-free expensive engines has E & R balanced flywheel greater performance smoothness Tatone Motor Mount Muffler Quadra Carburetor adaptor turns carburetor direct servo hookup eliminating extra linkages also lets set needle valves engine running properly installed Plus motor mount already drilled taped use Lord vibration dampeners desire Dampeners available option E & R revised Quadra can easily identified high-heat resistant black finish block crankcasePRICE $16995 SPECIAL LIMITED TIME OFFER $15995 Air-Cleaner Choke Assembly Add $600 ea Airplane Kit Radio Engine $300 up 10 lbs UPS handling Tatone Muffler Tatone Motor Mount N N 1 10 Edgeley lllD 58433 701/493-2015Hobbies OVER 50 CONSECUTIVE STARTS WITHOUT RECHARGING INTRODUCING THE NI-STARTER IN PAT PENDUIG new completely revolutionary concept power glow plugs model cars boats air planes helicopters anything using 15 Standard plug glow engines Rechargable lup 1000 timesl Fits pocket Works sideways inverted Fitsthroug hcowlings Uses HeadLock TM plugadapter S lay son plug propeller IncI charger & instructions go day guarantee After anything fails Inormal usage will repair replace Ofly O up full yearfl SEE YOUR DEALER OR CALL US- BANK CARDS OK COD OK YOU PAY SHIPPING $1995 See Dealer 13506 Glendunee Dr Herndon VA 22071 ________________ SERVICE 703435-5805 ________________ April 1982 109 Lord Shock-absorbing Dampeners angina DON GODFREY wrote about Feb 1982 MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS column E & R HOBBIES stocks other accessories send $1 00 complete catalog
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/04
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 108, 109
Radio Control SCALE Bob & Dolly Wischer NEWS FROM PARIS Ten national aero clubs represented Scale Subcommittee meeting ClAM plenary session Paris last December UK France Netherlands USA Belgium Switzerland Canada USSR Poland Norway Three other nations often attend Sweden Japan Germany conflicting meeting schedules other committees present large number attendees represents increase Scale interest activity has seen previously few years ago Scale meetings five national repre sentatives attending Noise reduction measures being taken some national aero clubs because pressure being brought law Netherlands 84 db present will reducad 80 db 1984 75 db 1989 measured seven meters distance Noise Reduction Subcommittee has established procedure measuring noise includes Scale models Measurements will made model released flight will rechecked noise seems excessive air effectively limits oppor tunity change propellers between noise check ing official flights Measurements will made one-meter distance 100 db present 98 db 1984 96 db 1985 Scale models can equally guilty noise pollution other classes real problem finding space inside model large muffler required rules state no penalty incurred external muffler added flight special ingenuity points gained concealed muffler Tuned pipes regain some what lost silencing will easily fit inside Scale model dont know Scale competitors have checking models noise before attending meet would disastrous arrive World Cham pionship airplane didnt meet noise specifications compensate losses silencing some aero clubs asking increase engine displacement four-stroke engines Proposals accepted change maximum displace ment four-stroke engines 15cc singie 30cc multi-engine Scale 20cc singie Pattern 15cc Scale can expected change 20cc future match Pattern now permits use fourcycle Webra 91 eliminates OS Gemini 120 cu 20cc four-stroke Proposals accepted include dele tion complexity bonus retracts deletion multi-motor flight option deletion previewing models before static judging averaging two best flight scores Proposals accepted include increase displacement four-stroke engines increase spot landing circle 35 meters reinstatement wing flaps flight option in-flight demonstration flight demonstration retracts addition extra maneuver models unusual capabilities flap option previously deleted reinstated qualifying description operation flaps extended 40 Model Aviation K 5 Curtiss A-3 Falcon infrequently modelled OD Dunn scratcfl-Dutt Paul Matts plans 1/5-scale Quadra-powered craft weighs22 lb spans 911/2 has 2000 sq wing area Jim Boyds scratch-built CAP 10 modeled after full-scale French aerobatic plane flown bythe French Connection team Model powered Webra 91 weighs 2/2 lb finished K&B epoxy r Don Klapateins scratch-built Curtiss Robin seen Waukesha WI Scale Rally Very light 5 lb. uses Enya 60 has MonoKote fuselage Solarfilm wings Light wing loadings give great flight characteristics 1 /6-scaie iu span Westland Widgeon Ray Barger uses OS 60 engine weighs mere 4 lb Seen K-W Scale Rally heading wind height 10 meters maximum directly front judges model flies 3600 circle flaps retracted again directly front judges Errors model approaches too high flaps extended retracted full view judges speed extension retraction correct model unstable flaps extended speed model reduced before flaps extended no change flight attitude flaps extended entirely happy above description flap operation Obviously done full-scale practice yet simula tion flight purpose contest No judge qualified know extension retraction speed flaps aircraft whether manually electrically hydraulically operated Docu mentation speed modeler would difficult expected attitude change during cycling will hard detect judges position also matter safety extending flaps low altitude Throttle will needed compensate drag flaps Suddenly applied engine torque can induce snap roll model near stall demonstration will require lot practicehigher 10 meters demonstration landing gear retraction also requested model approaches land ing area wind straight level flight height exceeding 10 meters point directly front judges extends landing gear Model executes 3600 turn direction away judges again directly front judges retracts landing gear climbs away straight flight Errors model approaches too high gear extended retracted full view judges speed operation incorrect action incorrect model speed reduced before extension comments regarding flaps can also applied landing gear demonstration After watching Bob Karlssons Grumman FM-2 Wild cat last years Nats its 20-sec retraction Continued page 108 us beal uilt VK kit Curt Surprise Lyons KS close-up gives good look atthe detail th0 ..ckpit area mount Lewis machine gun cowl lacing bolted access panel rigging wires Model powered Merco 60 Photos Larry Kruse HAD PROBLEMS WITH PAINT BLEEDS OR BORING TRIM SCHEMES LET GREAT PLANES HELP YOU OUT MASKING TAPE AVAIL ABLE IN BLACK OR WHITE 1/16$100 1/4$159 3/32$119 3/8$179 1/8$139 1/2$199 36 Lengths MASKING TAPE Frustrated paint bleeding under masking tape Throw out paper tape use tape pros useGreat Planes vinyl masking tape tape has medium tack supercrisp edge can get sharp Iine.without pulling up base Several different widths avail ablethe 1/16 3/32 sizes good small radius work 1/8 1/4 sizes general use 3/8 1/2 best long straight jobs Available black white colors provide plenty contrast base color youre masking DON7 FORGET OUR OTHER FINE ACCESSORIES Landing Gear 6 sizes tough aluminum dual land ing gear sport model Hardwood struts Great quarter-scalers STRIPING TAPE KWIK STRYPE STRIPING TAPE 9 COLORS AVAILABLE 1/16$225 1/8$295 3/32t~ O IA..$395 models trim scheme needs something consider adding color class its finish Kwik Strype Striping tape Great both monokoted painted models tape available virtual rainbow colors Gold Silver Black White Orange Red Yellow Blue plus new Brown Widths 1/16 3/32 1/8 1/4 special adhesive will help insure tape stays put too ZIANU7IIP MO FORMERLYP & 65O1 BRIDI HOBBYURBANA 3672O April 1982 41 extension times question statement action occur directly front judges Bob would need 3600 turn demonstration Size spot landing circle increased 25m82 ft to35m115 ft K-factor landing within circle remains 9 outside circle changes K4 K6 effectively de-emphasizes spot circle landing feature Pilots full-size planes obligated hit spot landin& landing circle used model competition encourage competitor land judges can properly observe past landings have frequently spoiled attempts hit spot annual trip Paris provides oppor tunity exchange ideas direction being taken modeling other nations notion bigger better prevalent US being seen different light abroad Gasoline prices high going higher cars becoming smaller Like lot Americans modelers other lands limiting model size something will fit cars Competition modelers particular concerned about factor because models need transported farther nearby club field can expect considerable resistance effort establish rules large airplanes increase weight engine displacement Economics dictate model size average modeler doesnt use prestige motor-home arrive contest scene large modeL once told World Champion serious modeler would spend whatever necessary competitive concept runs contrary philosophy anyone willing develop skill building flying can potential winner regardless ability spend economic pinch high cost transportation may very well bring us real ization FAI rules dont need updating become alignment AMA rules Reno 82 wheels have set motion RC Scale World ChampionshipAero scale 82at Reno NV June 13-19 include F4C Precision Stand-off Scale Con trol Line Scale portion championship held Kiev USSR August 24-31 Sixteen national aero clubs have shown interest sending teams Stand-off class 10 F4C arrive full teams could total of78 airplanes Realistically should expect large turnout 35 planes Ottawa 1980 Some nations send full teams Judging enthusiasm shown Paris FAI meeting will successful World Championship date competition will held Reno Stead Airport location Rena Air Races about 10 miles north city Contestants supporters will accommodated CircusCircus Hotel Fees supporters will $270 double occupancy $320 single Included seven breakfasts six lunches six dinners ban quet lodging seven nights Competitors representing US will Phil Sibille Charlie Chambers Cliff Tacie Stand-off Scale Steve Sauger George Rose Bob Wischer F4C Precision class Contest Director Monty Groves assisted Pat Groves Chiefjudge Johnny Carroll Ireland N TROLINE FL YERS /Well Help get Controline. & SHARK 15 Fo mtedtmeonyaP ceReductononJetco Cant ne K ta facto y d act Send 25t 0 Stamped/Addreaaed Envelope THE CA ZAIC CO INC 883 Lexington Ave Dept CL Brooklyn New York 11221 108 Model Aviation RC Scale/Wischers Continued page 41 Future RC Scale Stand-off Scale Europe has undergone same transition have seen Sport Scale Models have become increasingly complex sophisticated external detail together dummy engines complete cockpits 15-ft viewing dis tance 11 ft FAT detail visible judges influenced spite rules Upgrading inevitable events ception has lost some simplicity made popular have reached point Sport Precision models almost look alike differ ence under AMA rules flight schedule FAT rules difference vanishes both F4C Stand-off use identical flight procedures question arises two events France innovative approach blending two classes Models staticjudged distance given quick close scrutiny check scale detaiL value placed detail minimal scoring similar blend F4C Stand-off under FAT rules may never happen may distant future may imminently close comes select World Champion ship teams teams would serious dis advantage selected using FAT rules Because diminished interest Precision Scale four entries select team three Nats may worthwhile perpetuate class expected influx ranks Sport Scale never materialized However modeler can given credit detail special technical features though minimum value scoring would encouraged produce quality upgrading Sport Scale would continue pace equal other countries Flight scoring would presently done Sport Scale Only static scoring would change slightly described score detail viewed close-up cant really assume Precision Scale will inevitably die may need perpetuated team selection means FAT decides blend its two classes insurance US models championship quality Ottawa World Championship Precision entries outnumbered Stand-off will interesting see ratio between two classes Reno future Precision Scale may determined Bob Dolly Wiseher Rt 1 S-221 Lapham Peak Roa4 Delaflel4 WI 53018 RC Soaring/Pruss Continued page 43 calculations flier knows CG will set Durationcalmorwindy conditions Dis tance Speed Horizontal stabilizer incidence settings complement CG settings also enter picture gadget worth effort bet Now bugs out its way particular Swiss group will treat ballast center gravity Incidentally modelsall 23 12 brought Sacramentoare identical respect interchangeability components effort make lighter color left off wings tail later versions reduced weight sevenpound white ships about 625 pounds mentioned answer questions arose since World Championships report Well land Spartakus chronographs left-handed sewing machines need always E Quadra Plus Offers YouaMuch Power. Lot Better Idle revised Quadra engine ready mount airplane following already done! Crankcase has replaned tighten up main bearing very close tolerance resealed new special compound thus eliminating leaks Another crankcase bolt added maintain its tight seal will virtually stay clean oil-free expensive engines has E & R balanced flywheel greater performance smoothness Tatone Motor Mount Muffler Quadra Carburetor adaptor turns carburetor direct servo hookup eliminating extra linkages also lets set needle valves engine running properly installed Plus motor mount already drilled taped use Lord vibration dampeners desire Dampeners available option E & R revised Quadra can easily identified high-heat resistant black finish block crankcasePRICE $16995 SPECIAL LIMITED TIME OFFER $15995 Air-Cleaner Choke Assembly Add $600 ea Airplane Kit Radio Engine $300 up 10 lbs UPS handling Tatone Muffler Tatone Motor Mount N N 1 10 Edgeley lllD 58433 701/493-2015Hobbies OVER 50 CONSECUTIVE STARTS WITHOUT RECHARGING INTRODUCING THE NI-STARTER IN PAT PENDUIG new completely revolutionary concept power glow plugs model cars boats air planes helicopters anything using 15 Standard plug glow engines Rechargable lup 1000 timesl Fits pocket Works sideways inverted Fitsthroug hcowlings Uses HeadLock TM plugadapter S lay son plug propeller IncI charger & instructions go day guarantee After anything fails Inormal usage will repair replace Ofly O up full yearfl SEE YOUR DEALER OR CALL US- BANK CARDS OK COD OK YOU PAY SHIPPING $1995 See Dealer 13506 Glendunee Dr Herndon VA 22071 ________________ SERVICE 703435-5805 ________________ April 1982 109 Lord Shock-absorbing Dampeners angina DON GODFREY wrote about Feb 1982 MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS column E & R HOBBIES stocks other accessories send $1 00 complete catalog
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/04
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 108, 109
Radio Control SCALE Bob & Dolly Wischer NEWS FROM PARIS Ten national aero clubs represented Scale Subcommittee meeting ClAM plenary session Paris last December UK France Netherlands USA Belgium Switzerland Canada USSR Poland Norway Three other nations often attend Sweden Japan Germany conflicting meeting schedules other committees present large number attendees represents increase Scale interest activity has seen previously few years ago Scale meetings five national repre sentatives attending Noise reduction measures being taken some national aero clubs because pressure being brought law Netherlands 84 db present will reducad 80 db 1984 75 db 1989 measured seven meters distance Noise Reduction Subcommittee has established procedure measuring noise includes Scale models Measurements will made model released flight will rechecked noise seems excessive air effectively limits oppor tunity change propellers between noise check ing official flights Measurements will made one-meter distance 100 db present 98 db 1984 96 db 1985 Scale models can equally guilty noise pollution other classes real problem finding space inside model large muffler required rules state no penalty incurred external muffler added flight special ingenuity points gained concealed muffler Tuned pipes regain some what lost silencing will easily fit inside Scale model dont know Scale competitors have checking models noise before attending meet would disastrous arrive World Cham pionship airplane didnt meet noise specifications compensate losses silencing some aero clubs asking increase engine displacement four-stroke engines Proposals accepted change maximum displace ment four-stroke engines 15cc singie 30cc multi-engine Scale 20cc singie Pattern 15cc Scale can expected change 20cc future match Pattern now permits use fourcycle Webra 91 eliminates OS Gemini 120 cu 20cc four-stroke Proposals accepted include dele tion complexity bonus retracts deletion multi-motor flight option deletion previewing models before static judging averaging two best flight scores Proposals accepted include increase displacement four-stroke engines increase spot landing circle 35 meters reinstatement wing flaps flight option in-flight demonstration flight demonstration retracts addition extra maneuver models unusual capabilities flap option previously deleted reinstated qualifying description operation flaps extended 40 Model Aviation K 5 Curtiss A-3 Falcon infrequently modelled OD Dunn scratcfl-Dutt Paul Matts plans 1/5-scale Quadra-powered craft weighs22 lb spans 911/2 has 2000 sq wing area Jim Boyds scratch-built CAP 10 modeled after full-scale French aerobatic plane flown bythe French Connection team Model powered Webra 91 weighs 2/2 lb finished K&B epoxy r Don Klapateins scratch-built Curtiss Robin seen Waukesha WI Scale Rally Very light 5 lb. uses Enya 60 has MonoKote fuselage Solarfilm wings Light wing loadings give great flight characteristics 1 /6-scaie iu span Westland Widgeon Ray Barger uses OS 60 engine weighs mere 4 lb Seen K-W Scale Rally heading wind height 10 meters maximum directly front judges model flies 3600 circle flaps retracted again directly front judges Errors model approaches too high flaps extended retracted full view judges speed extension retraction correct model unstable flaps extended speed model reduced before flaps extended no change flight attitude flaps extended entirely happy above description flap operation Obviously done full-scale practice yet simula tion flight purpose contest No judge qualified know extension retraction speed flaps aircraft whether manually electrically hydraulically operated Docu mentation speed modeler would difficult expected attitude change during cycling will hard detect judges position also matter safety extending flaps low altitude Throttle will needed compensate drag flaps Suddenly applied engine torque can induce snap roll model near stall demonstration will require lot practicehigher 10 meters demonstration landing gear retraction also requested model approaches land ing area wind straight level flight height exceeding 10 meters point directly front judges extends landing gear Model executes 3600 turn direction away judges again directly front judges retracts landing gear climbs away straight flight Errors model approaches too high gear extended retracted full view judges speed operation incorrect action incorrect model speed reduced before extension comments regarding flaps can also applied landing gear demonstration After watching Bob Karlssons Grumman FM-2 Wild cat last years Nats its 20-sec retraction Continued page 108 us beal uilt VK kit Curt Surprise Lyons KS close-up gives good look atthe detail th0 ..ckpit area mount Lewis machine gun cowl lacing bolted access panel rigging wires Model powered Merco 60 Photos Larry Kruse HAD PROBLEMS WITH PAINT BLEEDS OR BORING TRIM SCHEMES LET GREAT PLANES HELP YOU OUT MASKING TAPE AVAIL ABLE IN BLACK OR WHITE 1/16$100 1/4$159 3/32$119 3/8$179 1/8$139 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ZIANU7IIP MO FORMERLYP & 65O1 BRIDI HOBBYURBANA 3672O April 1982 41 extension times question statement action occur directly front judges Bob would need 3600 turn demonstration Size spot landing circle increased 25m82 ft to35m115 ft K-factor landing within circle remains 9 outside circle changes K4 K6 effectively de-emphasizes spot circle landing feature Pilots full-size planes obligated hit spot landin& landing circle used model competition encourage competitor land judges can properly observe past landings have frequently spoiled attempts hit spot annual trip Paris provides oppor tunity exchange ideas direction being taken modeling other nations notion bigger better prevalent US being seen different light abroad Gasoline prices high going higher cars becoming smaller Like lot Americans modelers other lands limiting model size something will fit cars Competition modelers particular concerned about factor because models need transported farther nearby club field can expect considerable resistance effort establish rules large airplanes increase weight engine displacement Economics dictate model size average modeler doesnt use prestige motor-home arrive contest scene large modeL once told World Champion serious modeler would spend whatever necessary competitive concept runs contrary philosophy anyone willing develop skill building flying can potential winner regardless ability spend economic pinch high cost transportation may very well bring us real ization FAI rules dont need updating become alignment AMA rules Reno 82 wheels have set motion RC Scale World ChampionshipAero scale 82at Reno NV June 13-19 include F4C Precision Stand-off Scale Con trol Line Scale portion championship held Kiev USSR August 24-31 Sixteen national aero clubs have shown interest sending teams Stand-off class 10 F4C arrive full teams could total of78 airplanes Realistically should expect large turnout 35 planes Ottawa 1980 Some nations send full teams Judging enthusiasm shown Paris FAI meeting will successful World Championship date competition will held Reno Stead Airport location Rena Air Races about 10 miles north city Contestants supporters will accommodated CircusCircus Hotel Fees supporters will $270 double occupancy $320 single Included seven breakfasts six lunches six dinners ban quet lodging seven nights Competitors representing US will Phil Sibille Charlie Chambers Cliff Tacie Stand-off Scale Steve Sauger George Rose Bob Wischer F4C Precision class Contest Director Monty Groves assisted Pat Groves Chiefjudge Johnny Carroll Ireland N TROLINE FL YERS /Well Help get Controline. & SHARK 15 Fo mtedtmeonyaP ceReductononJetco Cant ne K ta facto y d act Send 25t 0 Stamped/Addreaaed Envelope THE CA ZAIC CO INC 883 Lexington Ave Dept CL Brooklyn New York 11221 108 Model Aviation RC Scale/Wischers Continued page 41 Future RC Scale Stand-off Scale Europe has undergone same transition have seen Sport Scale Models have become increasingly complex sophisticated external detail together dummy engines complete cockpits 15-ft viewing dis tance 11 ft FAT detail visible judges influenced spite rules Upgrading inevitable events ception has lost some simplicity made popular have reached point Sport Precision models almost look alike differ ence under AMA rules flight schedule FAT rules difference vanishes both F4C Stand-off use identical flight procedures question arises two events France innovative approach blending two classes Models staticjudged distance given quick close scrutiny check scale detaiL value placed detail minimal scoring similar blend F4C Stand-off under FAT rules may never happen may distant future may imminently close comes select World Champion ship teams teams would serious dis advantage selected using FAT rules Because diminished interest Precision Scale four entries select team three Nats may worthwhile perpetuate class expected influx ranks Sport Scale never materialized However modeler can given credit detail special technical features though minimum value scoring would encouraged produce quality upgrading Sport Scale would continue pace equal other countries Flight scoring would presently done Sport Scale Only static scoring would change slightly described score detail viewed close-up cant really assume Precision Scale will inevitably die may need perpetuated team selection means FAT decides blend its two classes insurance US models championship quality Ottawa World Championship Precision entries outnumbered Stand-off will interesting see ratio between two classes Reno future Precision Scale may determined Bob Dolly Wiseher Rt 1 S-221 Lapham Peak Roa4 Delaflel4 WI 53018 RC Soaring/Pruss Continued page 43 calculations flier knows CG will set Durationcalmorwindy conditions Dis tance Speed Horizontal stabilizer incidence settings complement CG settings also enter picture gadget worth effort bet Now bugs out its way particular Swiss group will treat ballast center gravity Incidentally modelsall 23 12 brought 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