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AEROSCALE 82 AT RENO would go see worlds greatest collection RC Scale models operation Reno NV June 13-19 Seventh Radio Control Scale World Championships Stand-off Scale International Competition Supporters wel come very attractive package has arranged $270 fee per person double occupancy $320 single includes site pass program book pin patch banquet ticket seven nights lodging Circus-Circus Hotel plus seven breakfasts six lunches five dinners Extra nights hotel $3500 single double unlimited possibilities entertainment near Reno Static judging begins Monday June 14 Radio Control SCALE Bob & Dolly Wischer Stand-off Scale flights Tuesday Wednes day F4C models being judged Stand-off awards will made field after final flights F4C Precision Scale models will flown Thursday Friday continuing Saturday required awards afternoon banquet Western-style barbe cue planned field Saturday evening flying site Reno Stead Airport 10 miles north hotel Models will displayed judged hangar used racing planes during famous Reno Air Races September airport will remain active during competition Members Northern California Antique Airplane Association planning flying antique experimental home-built 42 Model Aviation 1974 World Champion Scale model Bob Wischers Piel Emeraude CP-301 Prototypewasa French homebuilt Modelspans66 hasan early HP 61 engine silk dope finished still flying after 10 years its several World Championships first Super-Scale modelsthis deHavilland Chipmunk Bob Nelit2 flown 1 place 1976 Scale World Champs Borlange Sweden Available ModelAviation plan No 192 Messerschmitt ME 163 Komet World Champion 1972 unique features never duplicated towed takeoff position RC tractor jettisoned wheels after takeoff landed deadstick skid Did Mick Reeves Fournier represent Scale modeling its esr Will see better Reno year Micks plane seemed ultimate itwon World Champs atWoodvale England 1978 Mick didnt think washe used Spitfire 1980 Another rare bird 76 WCs Pierre Koppes Fournier RF6B 1/4 scale 104-in span has OS Max 60 engine Third place 76 WCs Turkish Miles Magister Nermi Akol Itwas entered Stand-off Scale aircraft Stead Saturday morning June 19 weather permitting will make planes available photo sessions enjoy Scale modelers vacation make room reservations before May 15 writing Academy Model Aeronautics Attention Micheline Madison 815 15th St NW Wash ington DC 20005 phone 202 347-2751 fill reservation application page 37 April issue Model Aviation page 53 May issue World Championship brings Out best Scale modeling national group has offer have attended five six previous meets excitement seeing world-class airplanes fresh experience time can describe some champion aircraft past give idea what Reno visitors can expect 1970 classic home-built Jurco Sirocco Englands Mick Charles took top honors followed Maxey Hesters famous Ryan ST Toulouse France 1972 team members first time initial taste World Championship competition Heinz Simons first-place Messerschmitt ME 163 Komet towed take-off position radio-controlled tractor engine started conventionally takeoff second surprise wheels jettisoned model landed metal skid proto type Flight speed equal fastest Pattern planes day likely too slow Scale model rocket plane Komet slightly swept wing no stabilizer Its CG position must have exactly right cause no evidence instability Second place won Terry Melleney deHavilland Moth Minor sharp contrast Same unusual subjects turn up Stand-off Scale Saab MFI 9B taxies takeoff under control Swedens John Lyrsell 1976 World Championships Komet Moth flew slow pace that1974 going disappointment must have very close scale speed EvenWischers didnt make team todays standards Terrys Moth would getprevious year last-minute accident high static flight scoresContinued page 1 04 June 198243 45-60 Powered Sport Competition Flying Complete Parts Support HIROBO SCALE HELICOPTERS 50-60 Powered Tow Cobra Ranger Lama uois ultimate scale helicopters PLAZA HOBBYCRAFT L2473 E State Street Sharon PA 16146 MASTER AIRSCREW FEATURES INCLUDE Space battery & meter panel Transmitter compartment Room gallon fuel FLIGHTBOX KIT Master Airscrew Flight Box has features larger boxes compact handy arrangement parts cut imported mahogany plywood will take stain varnish paint finishes overall size 19Wx91Ax 12 high dealer $3995at postpaid California add 6% Sales Tax Propeller storage Gravity closed small parts storage 7/8 aluminum handle Complete instructions & fasteners -_- Ct Call 412-342-5 74 PO Box 607 So Gallatin Road Madison TN 37115 868-6011 Sales ice Complete line ROYAL Electronics RIC equipment WARRANTY repairs thing sell Call Ed Venus B rannan Repair Service HOBBY LOBBY EK LOGICTROL FUTABA HOBBY SHACK ROYAL unit doesnt whip out shape 15000 rpm doesnt require much welding machining doesnt weigh ton can easily constructed Im sure modelers would appreciative Something else would love see con struction article coaxial props remember seeing back 1946 Mechanics Illustrated dont have magazine machining somewhat limited Im sure some modeler out can come up fairly easily built coaxial gear set 60-size engine Two 40-size engines tandem gear coaxial prop setup would really put fun back modeling Sure would fun able fly F-82 Im building props turning opposite directions about have some ideas share subject Let Bud know 8724 E Weldon Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Thanks Editors note Ron didnt know about Jack Stollys award-winning CL P-39 Airacobra construction article May issue MA wrote column modelfratures long extension shaft Enya 45 some good ideas Bud Wolfe RMcM Ron Van Putte 111 Sleepy Hollow Rd Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 RC Scale/Wischers Continued page 43 team airplane brought us Lakehurst AerOlympics alternate Emeraude undergone engine change make competitive went satisfying first place Second place taken John Roths Volksplane third place Ralph Jacksons Piper Comanche 180 make clean sweep US team memory serves correctly Ralphs Comanche non-aerobatic plane ever place highly World C ham pionship 1976 atBorlange Sweden webegantosee first truly super-scale airplanes know today deHavilland Chipmunk Canadas Bob Nelitz viewed casually wasnt really impressive closer look re vealed model elusive quality seek prototype shrunken model size Flown usual Nelitz style utmost realism unbeatable yet its static score second best Commonwealth Wirraway David Vaughan England highest static score well deserved its weath ered appearance trademark Davids finishing skill finished third overtaken flying skill Brian Taylor Vultee BT-13A 104 Model Aviation WINDSOR PROPELLER CO 384 Tesconi Ct Santa Rosa CA 95401 Looking Hard Find Soaring Goodies 7//fe cSczi/jlcine ]acory Q has moat complete comprehensive line RIG Soaring products toeverexist North America 0 Our line products includes some respected firms Europe well complete inventory own US manufacturers El We carry complete line Kits Hardware Accessories & Building Supplies have full inventory Launching Equipment & Related Products O We serve serious RIG soaring enthusiast supplies kits other items have sought long Call write today Free product listing & price sheet Sailplane Factory717 244 4508 PO Box 341 Red Lion PA 173569am 9pm EST PS Come see displays 1982 WRAMS & TOLEDO showsin CRICKET KIT$19995 w/Irwine Eng *27995 w/K & B 35 Eng29995 *includes heat sink & muffler built-up radios RTF available prices OMP COMPETITOR ILGAIN Losing control can night mare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience ONIROI modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time Radio South fast economical inhouse radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control Zb3 25 E Creighton Road Pensacola FL 32504 Authorized sales & ser-lWS4I rice JR-PROPO radio t 4/44I ii equipment imported Line Circus HobbiesIIl 904/478-6745 demonstrated competence complet ing flight schedules caller Piel Beryl fortunate finish fourth behind such formidable competition Stand-off Scale first flown Sweden military aerobatic planes also swept top three places Fred Coulson England used Curtiss Hawk P-36A win event quality Hawk would have made contender F4C Precision Scale class example trend has continued present Bucker Bestmann entry Sweden placed Kiell-Ake Elofsson second Nermi Akol entered third-place Miles Magister Turkish contes tant although resided Sweden ice broken Stand-off Scale flown International Competition 1978 World Championships Woodvale England stands out memories its rain mud cold winds off Irish Sea also different because again first three places won non-military airplanes Mick Reeves Fournier RF4 high static scoring also best flying model British now won twice home grounds Micks Fournier loads detail unmatched previous meets cockpit instruments actually operational pilot real hair clipped Micks head its face carved resemble builders features Ear phones cockpit connected radio receiving BBC program single retracting wheel powered glider tire molded Mick tread lettering sidewalls second place Bob Underwoods fabulous Hiperbipe its wealth detail color-printed cockpit upholstery Third place went Jean Rousseau France CAP20 -scale would hear about him again two years Stand-off Woodvale repeat 1976 another win Fred Coulson time Republic P-47 Thunderbolt As further proof biplanes could competitive Graham Smith flew Pomilio PE-2 bomber second place England edge Stand-off wins Canada host 1980 World Champion ships Ottawa Jean Rousseau returned CAP-20 awarded highest static score final flight squeezed first place -point total over 5000 second place exquisite Curtiss Hawk P 6E George Rose awarded best-of-show Toledo last year Hawk doesnt re-appear Reno will surprised Ottawa turning point coming age Stand-off Scale international event INDOOR RC BLIMP SIX u LONG titti dCIlt/ittCI ti/tb t buyitziIa/uts en lrcat fifed//Ct Xe /JtY/Ices htsec ui- utUiliteU1/ e/tItLidelLs/IUl deieta ipur/eh tbeiiks 1 let/er tvivet iduuit flhtcrest 1111 rigltcCli/l DOCUMENTED FROM CUSTOMERS UNSOLICITED LETTERS Electric powered / solid-state proportional control / no servos / no mechanical switches linkages/reliahle/ trouble-free Use standard 3 chan transmitter & receiver / use single 48 volt battery / flies 1 hour 500 mah Three independently controlled reversible electric thrus ters give precise guidance airspeeds / smallest space Straight up/down climb/dive Standing pivot turns Reduced power/single engine maneuvers 0 4 mph forward/hack KIT Prefabricated gas bag motors propellers Pre-cut balsa foam parts decals motor control printed cir cuit board components assembled Fly yourtrans rec 48v ha LTA61K $180 FACTORY BUILT Same Kit hut factory assembled Simply fill Hellium fly trans rec 48v ba LTA61KB $235 FACTORY BUILT WITH BUILT-IN RECEIVER customized trans specify make & freg LTA61KBR $335 White hag standard Satin silver bag available factory built units add $20 Custom screening available LTA SYSTEMS OSMOND LANE O UTAH 84604 June 1982 105 Needs sniy l4cu ft Helium tsr initial fill- under $5 -avoilubleaf welding supply shops Ordet Prepoid pay shippingi COO DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED SCALE PILOTS SCALE WHEELS CYLINDERS ENGINE KITS MACHINE GUN KITS PLASTIC DISPLAY MODELS SEND $1 FOR COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED CATALOG DEPT MA 181 PAWNEE STREET SAN MARCOS CA 6 92069 AT LAST ACCURATE TXIRX POWER INDICATOR extremely accurate Acutech FS25R Transmitter/ Receiver Power Indicator Clips transmitter antenna Constantly monitors its output aircraft t Features Bright LED lamps visual monitoring Audible beeper 900/u power Piercing Audible beep 800/0 power level FS25R calibrated standard transmitters receivers 1000/a solid state exceptional Accuracy Reliability carries 90-day warranty Plus Shipping COD 3995& Credit Card Orders ACUTECH SPECIALTIES Box 155Euless Texas 76039817267-5312 Allow time personal checks Master card Visa clear Prices specifications aublect change accepted Swedes made arrived team practiced together planes likes never seen well-detailed yet tight wing loadings permitted scale-like flight speeds precisely controlled maneuvers Throt tle used throughout flight Lars Helmbro winner flying North American AT-6 followed Mikael Carisson Pfalz D-XII brief description planes pilots flights sounds interesting enough induce visit Reno June keep mind reservation total supporter package described first part column has May 15 deadline Servo extension cords September 1981 column mention effects resulting multiple servos long extension cords used larger models becoming popular letter Art Johnson flew Curtiss P-40 North American F-82 Twin Mustang last years Nats relates similar problems says enjoyed talking Nats also enjoy articles MA think mentioned comments checking servo drain A-20 caused make same check F-82 horrified find meter pegged its maximum 12 amperes worked controls using 1000 mAh Kraft battery pack battery fuselage receiver other balance found Kraft extension wire too light carry kind load large voltage drop nine servos Making up larger-diameter wire cable pack solved problem got rid glitches having plane up Thanks again idea probably saved plane Art also mentioned another subject should interest Scale modelers follows did seem though twins good luck 1981 Nats think also first time twin using retract gear took first retracts helped score didnt list flight option mentioned luck because has some reason could keep two engines running flight twin could hardly keep engine going through couple flights P-40 last flight P-40 engine stopped because kicked actually sheared Woodruff key half lengthwise steel key drives prop thrust washer shaft would believe possible didnt have two pieces look have since decided good idea pin spinner backplate thrust washer spinner 15-6 prop weighs 11 ounces am now using sandpaper 106 Model Aviation COflipic Exhaust Systems * Tuned Pipes Muffled 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still keeps prop spinning loose So far has worked OK thanks Art reminding us what happens backfire occurs using heavy prop spinner have also using emery cloth disc between thrust washer aluminum shaft extensions avoid nuisance prop spinning off using electric starter grit side emery used against smooth-surfaced shaft extension second emery disc used between prop extension necessary because have no means knurling faces homemade shaft extensions Anyone has prop spin off starting engine contest will know value Arts suggestion time spent replacing prop spinner deducted Plain Plane Shirts Flightilne Shirts Etc Colorful planes cloud 500/0 cotton/500/o polyester sky blue T-shirts $725 plus 10% postage/handling ASP Spitfire A17 B-I 7 Fortress A24 B-24 Liberator A25 B-25 Mitchell A29 B-29 Superfort ASB SBD Dauntless ATB TBM Avenger AF4 F4F Corsair AFW F4F Wilcat AF6 F6F Hellcat AF7 F7F Tigercat AFB F8F Bearcat A38 P-38 Lightning A40 P-40 Warhawk A47 PA 7 Thunderbolt A51 P-SI Mustang A61 P-61 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AEROSCALE 82 AT RENO would go see worlds greatest collection RC Scale models operation Reno NV June 13-19 Seventh Radio Control Scale World Championships Stand-off Scale International Competition Supporters wel come very attractive package has arranged $270 fee per person double occupancy $320 single includes site pass program book pin patch banquet ticket seven nights lodging Circus-Circus Hotel plus seven breakfasts six lunches five dinners Extra nights hotel $3500 single double unlimited possibilities entertainment near Reno Static judging begins Monday June 14 Radio Control SCALE Bob & Dolly Wischer Stand-off Scale flights Tuesday Wednes day F4C models being judged Stand-off awards will made field after final flights F4C Precision Scale models will flown Thursday Friday continuing Saturday required awards afternoon banquet Western-style barbe cue planned field Saturday evening flying site Reno Stead Airport 10 miles north hotel Models will displayed judged hangar used racing planes during famous Reno Air Races September airport will remain active during competition Members Northern California Antique Airplane Association planning flying antique experimental home-built 42 Model Aviation 1974 World Champion Scale model Bob Wischers Piel Emeraude CP-301 Prototypewasa French homebuilt Modelspans66 hasan early HP 61 engine silk dope finished still flying after 10 years its several World Championships first Super-Scale modelsthis deHavilland Chipmunk Bob Nelit2 flown 1 place 1976 Scale World Champs Borlange Sweden Available ModelAviation plan No 192 Messerschmitt ME 163 Komet World Champion 1972 unique features never duplicated towed takeoff position RC tractor jettisoned wheels after takeoff landed deadstick skid Did Mick Reeves Fournier represent Scale modeling its esr Will see better Reno year Micks plane seemed ultimate itwon World Champs atWoodvale England 1978 Mick didnt think washe used Spitfire 1980 Another rare bird 76 WCs Pierre Koppes Fournier RF6B 1/4 scale 104-in span has OS Max 60 engine Third place 76 WCs Turkish Miles Magister Nermi Akol Itwas entered Stand-off Scale aircraft Stead Saturday morning June 19 weather permitting will make planes available photo sessions enjoy Scale modelers vacation make room reservations before May 15 writing Academy Model Aeronautics Attention Micheline Madison 815 15th St NW Wash ington DC 20005 phone 202 347-2751 fill reservation application page 37 April issue Model Aviation page 53 May issue World Championship brings Out best Scale modeling national group has offer have attended five six previous meets excitement seeing world-class airplanes fresh experience time can describe some champion aircraft past give idea what Reno visitors can expect 1970 classic home-built Jurco Sirocco Englands Mick Charles took top honors followed Maxey Hesters famous Ryan ST Toulouse France 1972 team members first time initial taste World Championship competition Heinz Simons first-place Messerschmitt ME 163 Komet towed take-off position radio-controlled tractor engine started conventionally takeoff second surprise wheels jettisoned model landed metal skid proto type Flight speed equal fastest Pattern planes day likely too slow Scale model rocket plane Komet slightly swept wing no stabilizer Its CG position must have exactly right cause no evidence instability Second place won Terry Melleney deHavilland Moth Minor sharp contrast Same unusual subjects turn up Stand-off Scale Saab MFI 9B taxies takeoff under control Swedens John Lyrsell 1976 World Championships Komet Moth flew slow pace that1974 going disappointment must have very close scale speed EvenWischers didnt make team todays standards Terrys Moth would getprevious year last-minute accident high static flight scoresContinued page 1 04 June 198243 45-60 Powered Sport Competition Flying Complete Parts Support HIROBO SCALE HELICOPTERS 50-60 Powered Tow Cobra Ranger Lama uois ultimate scale helicopters PLAZA HOBBYCRAFT L2473 E State Street Sharon PA 16146 MASTER AIRSCREW FEATURES INCLUDE Space battery & meter panel Transmitter compartment Room gallon fuel FLIGHTBOX KIT Master Airscrew Flight Box has features larger boxes compact handy arrangement parts cut imported mahogany plywood will take stain varnish paint finishes overall size 19Wx91Ax 12 high dealer $3995at postpaid California add 6% Sales Tax Propeller storage Gravity closed small parts storage 7/8 aluminum handle Complete instructions & fasteners -_- Ct Call 412-342-5 74 PO Box 607 So Gallatin Road Madison TN 37115 868-6011 Sales ice Complete line ROYAL Electronics RIC equipment WARRANTY repairs thing sell Call Ed Venus B rannan Repair Service HOBBY LOBBY EK LOGICTROL FUTABA HOBBY SHACK ROYAL unit doesnt whip out shape 15000 rpm doesnt require much welding machining doesnt weigh ton can easily constructed Im sure modelers would appreciative Something else would love see con struction article coaxial props remember seeing back 1946 Mechanics Illustrated dont have magazine machining somewhat limited Im sure some modeler out can come up fairly easily built coaxial gear set 60-size engine Two 40-size engines tandem gear coaxial prop setup would really put fun back modeling Sure would fun able fly F-82 Im building props turning opposite directions about have some ideas share subject Let Bud know 8724 E Weldon Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Thanks Editors note Ron didnt know about Jack Stollys award-winning CL P-39 Airacobra construction article May issue MA wrote column modelfratures long extension shaft Enya 45 some good ideas Bud Wolfe RMcM Ron Van Putte 111 Sleepy Hollow Rd Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 RC Scale/Wischers Continued page 43 team airplane brought us Lakehurst AerOlympics alternate Emeraude undergone engine change make competitive went satisfying first place Second place taken John Roths Volksplane third place Ralph Jacksons Piper Comanche 180 make clean sweep US team memory serves correctly Ralphs Comanche non-aerobatic plane ever place highly World C ham pionship 1976 atBorlange Sweden webegantosee first truly super-scale airplanes know today deHavilland Chipmunk Canadas Bob Nelitz viewed casually wasnt really impressive closer look re vealed model elusive quality seek prototype shrunken model size Flown usual Nelitz style utmost realism unbeatable yet its static score second best Commonwealth Wirraway David Vaughan England highest static score well deserved its weath ered appearance trademark Davids finishing skill finished third overtaken flying skill Brian Taylor Vultee BT-13A 104 Model Aviation WINDSOR PROPELLER CO 384 Tesconi Ct Santa Rosa CA 95401 Looking Hard Find Soaring Goodies 7//fe cSczi/jlcine ]acory Q has moat complete comprehensive line RIG Soaring products toeverexist North America 0 Our line products includes some respected firms Europe well complete inventory own US manufacturers El We carry complete line Kits Hardware Accessories & Building Supplies have full inventory Launching Equipment & Related Products O We serve serious RIG soaring enthusiast supplies kits other items have sought long Call write today Free product listing & price sheet Sailplane Factory717 244 4508 PO Box 341 Red Lion PA 173569am 9pm EST PS Come see displays 1982 WRAMS & TOLEDO showsin CRICKET KIT$19995 w/Irwine Eng *27995 w/K & B 35 Eng29995 *includes heat sink & muffler built-up radios RTF available prices OMP COMPETITOR ILGAIN Losing control can night mare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience ONIROI modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time Radio South fast economical inhouse radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control Zb3 25 E Creighton Road Pensacola FL 32504 Authorized sales & ser-lWS4I rice JR-PROPO radio t 4/44I ii equipment imported Line Circus HobbiesIIl 904/478-6745 demonstrated competence complet ing flight schedules caller Piel Beryl fortunate finish fourth behind such formidable competition Stand-off Scale first flown Sweden military aerobatic planes also swept top three places Fred Coulson England used Curtiss Hawk P-36A win event quality Hawk would have made contender F4C Precision Scale class example trend has continued present Bucker Bestmann entry Sweden placed Kiell-Ake Elofsson second Nermi Akol entered third-place Miles Magister Turkish contes tant although resided Sweden ice broken Stand-off Scale flown International Competition 1978 World Championships Woodvale England stands out memories its rain mud cold winds off Irish Sea also different because again first three places won non-military airplanes Mick Reeves Fournier RF4 high static scoring also best flying model British now won twice home grounds Micks Fournier loads detail unmatched previous meets cockpit instruments actually operational pilot real hair clipped Micks head its face carved resemble builders features Ear phones cockpit connected radio receiving BBC program single retracting wheel powered glider tire molded Mick tread lettering sidewalls second place Bob Underwoods fabulous Hiperbipe its wealth detail color-printed cockpit upholstery Third place went Jean Rousseau France CAP20 -scale would hear about him again two years Stand-off Woodvale repeat 1976 another win Fred Coulson time Republic P-47 Thunderbolt As further proof biplanes could competitive Graham Smith flew Pomilio PE-2 bomber second place England edge Stand-off wins Canada host 1980 World Champion ships Ottawa Jean Rousseau returned CAP-20 awarded highest static score final flight squeezed first place -point total over 5000 second place exquisite Curtiss Hawk P 6E George Rose awarded best-of-show Toledo last year Hawk doesnt re-appear Reno will surprised Ottawa turning point coming age Stand-off Scale international event INDOOR RC BLIMP SIX u LONG titti dCIlt/ittCI ti/tb t buyitziIa/uts en lrcat fifed//Ct Xe /JtY/Ices htsec ui- utUiliteU1/ e/tItLidelLs/IUl deieta ipur/eh tbeiiks 1 let/er tvivet iduuit flhtcrest 1111 rigltcCli/l DOCUMENTED FROM CUSTOMERS UNSOLICITED LETTERS Electric powered / solid-state proportional control / no servos / no mechanical switches linkages/reliahle/ trouble-free Use standard 3 chan transmitter & receiver / use single 48 volt battery / flies 1 hour 500 mah Three independently controlled reversible electric thrus ters give precise guidance airspeeds / smallest space Straight up/down climb/dive Standing pivot turns Reduced power/single engine maneuvers 0 4 mph forward/hack KIT Prefabricated gas bag motors propellers Pre-cut balsa foam parts decals motor control printed cir cuit board components assembled Fly yourtrans rec 48v ha LTA61K $180 FACTORY BUILT Same Kit hut factory assembled Simply fill Hellium fly trans rec 48v ba LTA61KB $235 FACTORY BUILT WITH BUILT-IN RECEIVER customized trans specify make & freg LTA61KBR $335 White hag standard Satin silver bag available factory built units add $20 Custom screening available LTA SYSTEMS OSMOND LANE O UTAH 84604 June 1982 105 Needs sniy l4cu ft Helium tsr initial fill- under $5 -avoilubleaf welding supply shops Ordet Prepoid pay shippingi COO DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED SCALE PILOTS SCALE WHEELS CYLINDERS ENGINE KITS MACHINE GUN KITS PLASTIC DISPLAY MODELS SEND $1 FOR COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED CATALOG DEPT MA 181 PAWNEE STREET SAN MARCOS CA 6 92069 AT LAST ACCURATE TXIRX POWER INDICATOR extremely accurate Acutech FS25R Transmitter/ Receiver Power Indicator Clips transmitter antenna Constantly monitors its output aircraft t Features Bright LED lamps visual monitoring Audible beeper 900/u power Piercing Audible beep 800/0 power level FS25R calibrated standard transmitters receivers 1000/a solid state exceptional Accuracy Reliability carries 90-day warranty Plus Shipping COD 3995& Credit Card Orders ACUTECH SPECIALTIES Box 155Euless Texas 76039817267-5312 Allow time personal checks Master card 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battery pack battery fuselage receiver other balance found Kraft extension wire too light carry kind load large voltage drop nine servos Making up larger-diameter wire cable pack solved problem got rid glitches having plane up Thanks again idea probably saved plane Art also mentioned another subject should interest Scale modelers follows did seem though twins good luck 1981 Nats think also first time twin using retract gear took first retracts helped score didnt list flight option mentioned luck because has some reason could keep two engines running flight twin could hardly keep engine going through couple flights P-40 last flight P-40 engine stopped because kicked actually sheared Woodruff key half lengthwise steel key drives prop thrust washer shaft would believe possible didnt have two pieces look have since decided good idea pin spinner backplate thrust washer spinner 15-6 prop weighs 11 ounces am now using sandpaper 106 Model Aviation COflipic Exhaust Systems * Tuned Pipes Muffled 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