Radio Control: Scale

Radio Control Scale Bob & Dolly Wischer FLIGHT QUALITY May 1984 column discussed subject selection steps taken finding model type will fly well enough insure scalelike flight contest modeler needs no urg ing seek quality flight least equal quality aircraft non-contestant disciplines himself fly scalelike manner own per sonal satisfaction because aware fellow fliers expect Scale sub ject Quality models has escalated far beyond what thought possible flight quality has now begun catch up decision needs made early planning model selecting kit degree realism desired measure difficulty acquiring flight proficiency achieve Realism pilot proficiency tied together both qualities being affected model size weight Larger models have distinct advantage easily controlled tolerant high wing loadings Building too large model can lead problem keeping weight within limits established rule book competition class obvious answer watch component weights closely during con struction leaning toward light side whenever choice practicable know experience models completed weight greater tended maximum flight realism build large watch weight Realistic flight small heavily-loaded models places unreasonable demands pilots AutomatIc high scores no longer awarded flight judges Scale opera tions such retracting landing gear flaps bomb drops Realistic perform ance full view judges has become necessity Choosing flight schedule emphasizes maneuvers flight options well within capability both aircraft pilot first step towards good score Extending landing gear isnt simple matter snapping switch trans mitter airplane should slowed reasonable speed before gear ex tended should done fly ing straight path immediately front judges Full-size planes slowed both gear flap extension operation seek show judges model heavy cannot safely flown slow speeds landing gear retraction should used 54 Model Aviation Bob Fiorenzes F4J Phantom ii built Model Products kit Power two K&B 75cc ducted fan engines Modei finished acryiic acquer 1983 Nate winner realism-enhancement during takeoff orthrottle setting first reduced flaps landing flight option scorelowered flight position visible pointsjudges Before raising flaps add some Fhrn oner3tinn k imi1zr1v trstd Thsreed increased throttle flaps Lynn Lockrows clipped-wing Monocoupe 110 Special %-scaie 70-in wingspan tiles OS FS-1 2 four-stroke engine Woody Edmonsons plane prototype can reed sign right John Johnsons CAP 21 built Great Planes kit Standoff Scale ship uses Saito 12 four-stroke has Hobbypoxy Monoote finish suddenly raised increase power speed stall may result can some loss altitude would reason downgrading score because pilot isnt complete control sequence steps necessary effective flap demonstration beyond pilots airplanes capability flaps should used landing flight option Precision Scale FAL rules now specify exact procedure flap demonstration flaps low ered model flown 3600 cir cle flaps again raised ac tion visible judges other words pilot must display competence manipulate aircrafts control functions unison case fullscale flight Bomb drop another opera tions once considered maxi mum-score option todays judging standards bombing run needs closely simulate real thing maximum score straight run preceding drop bombs placed can seen mechanical options demonstrated effectively realisti cally require same amount practice effort usual air maneuvers no easy points gained Quality standards have raised level some better pilots now placing emphasis flight maneuvers instead scale operations Retracts used promote realism flight option gain points directly example final decision determine whether use scale operations available options should based upon airplanes adaptability builders piloting skill doubt pick another option beware spectacular maneuvers dont turn out well time Remember simple options score will no lower score diffi cult maneuver Weigh possibility something may go awry sufficient practice formidable becomes com monplace relatively difficult maneuver part regularly-practiced routine can consistently per formed precision may very well indication judges true pilot ing skill evidence maneuver badly performed judges may tend ex pect remainder routine similar quality Continued page 146 Brand New Second Edition Consumers Guide RC Aircraft Products complete source Radio Control product information ever published Now Including Boats Cars Name Address ____________________________________________________________[v32][b2181265812500]] plus $165 UPS shipping charges Send $860 includes shipping UPS APO foreign surface mail $1245 foreign air mail consumers Guide 150 Ott Street Harrlsonburg VA 22801 October 1984 55 Famous 1936 Caudron C460 racer won Thompson Trophy set records have never equalled Al Masters %-scale model weIghs 11 lb u3es Supertlgre 75 power valuable tool experienced hobbyist must beginner BY LEE TAYLOR MM FOUNDER & PRO PI-1OTOORAPER SUPER two-hour long Rideo cumu latiRe product TEN YEARS actiRe 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RC ScalelWlschers Continued page 55 ef eur RC Scale events have same five options score realism flight several mandatory maneuvers Figure 8 Ah yes Eight simple devilishly-contrived maneuver comes near beginning flight has worst reputation low scores spoiler otherwise magnificent flight past Eight always preceded Straight Flight Procedure Turn Precision FAI Scale continues two mandatories Sport Scale dropped shorten event Straight Flight Procedure Turn give us advantage getting set up Eight able test wind direction velocity Figure 8 performed can enter bold confidence Sport Scale fliers have noth ing takeoff preceding Eight Eight mastered endless practice under conditions wind fliers regard Figure 8 sim ple maneuver worthy practice yet hear questions contestants about its proper execution Watching Eights contest tells us fliers came prepared mandatory FAI Eight described page 120 latest AMA rule book being 330-ft-maximum-diameter circles Sport Scale no dimensional limits Another seemingly simple ma neuvers Sport Scale Fly-past Straight level flight devia tions either heading altitude disciplines acquired practice would seem 10-point score should near certainty seldom happens Its important have Fly-past divided equally two halves approaching judges posi tion second departing means model must brought down Fly-past level distant point straightened out proper direc tion held precisely heading will carry past judges mid point maneuver common fault altitude change Realism scored throughout flight including turnaround between maneu vers sudden sharp turn reach new heading possible model pilot full-size plane performing same turn would subjected unbear able G-forces same true pull out bottom 1oop open throttle please judges maximum realism points fly model though live person board Completion flight less alloted time 10 12 minutes doesnt add score quick turn around between maneuvers gain few seconds will destroy effect realism Because engine-starting time included time allotment make preparations beforehand certain instant start ing Delays before takeoff can lead necessity quick turnarounds Flight maneuvers should limited prototype capable performing Todays educated judges no longer impressed long low verted pass typical prototypes ability will accept maneuvers FREE 1984 Catalog tools Hobbyist Miniature lathes Milling/drilling machines Jig & circular saws Styrofoam cutter Phone 11irI hobby products cc PO Box 07846 Columbus OH 43207 can done airshow-type air craft model doesnt depict type Expect furnish proof par ticular plane aerobatic extent capability Quality suffers model flown manner beyond ability its original simple loop proves quite com plex performed scalelike style large round loop overpow ered model lightplane typical example carry-over Patterntype flying Scale event Aerobatic show planes wifl perform round 1oops others follow elliptical path help stretch ellipse rounded shape loop should done heading wind reduce speed downward portion also reduces structural loads model throttle should partially closed An abrupt pullout higher speed would have made mythical pilot quite uncomfortable same would true other looping maneuvers Split-S Cuban Eight well recoveries Spin Stall Turn Rebart wheels recent column mention method giving Robart wheels tires greater loadcarrying capacity stuff tire another tire next-size-smaller diameter example 3-in tire will contain 3-in diameter sounds simple enough couple tricks job phone call reader brought attention lack detailed instructions First inner tire doesnt need another Robart type Any old wheels clutter junk boxes will job Choose tires stuffing have fairly stiff rubber compound Dont remove tire its wheel Use sharp blade cut around periphery scrap wheel free tire hub want tread sidewalls second tire used inside bigger Trying stuff liner inside Robart tire can frustrating task because frictional resistance quite conceivable outer tire could tear 148 Model Aviation Great footage BEST GIANT SCALE SEAPLANES SPORT FLYING UNUSUAL AIRCRAFT HELICOPTERS & MASTERS SCALE CHAMPIONS COITIOLIII TI Nil PROFILE0COMBA PRA T WIDE & NARROW WEDGE 15 -- 6 oz Capacities UNIFLOW & ITAIDD Cuitom Dliii lush Ingredients Fo detailed hochure50C stamps/check oni CAROLINA-TAFFIN DER 8345 Delhi Road Chareston Hgts. 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