RADIO CONTROL SCALE AEROBATICS IMAC International Miniature Aerobatic Club National Championships will Toledo Ohio Flying Tigers field August 22-23 Contact local IMAC representative want information should great event attend wont competing time year can probably find Scale Aerobatics contest fairly close no matter live US strongly recommend go competitions feel youre ready enter never intend Youll likely see people having great time youll see some very interesting airplanes Check contest listings magazine IMAC other Web pages June coluom mistake probably minethat garnered some letters always put two mistakes because thats best way get people write topic crosswind landings specifically cross-control order make straight approach landing Rather quote error risk letters Ill summarize proper control inputs will use aileron lower upwind wing use opposite rudder keep fuselage pointed down runway proper heading Flying New Beauty Since its springtime write usual number test flights being performed around country Ive made few although new airplanes During last few decades Ive privilege performing test pilot chores hundreds airplanes always makes nervous because have doubts about ability fly because things can make test flight exciting should Its tense enough its airplane being flown first time its someone elses especially someone dont know very well nerves get severe workout What makes test-flying someones airplane intense can nervous owner model being flung sky first time make odds favorable possible owner test pilot same checks apply youll just have half eyes work asking someone test-fly airplane Ill assume have high level confidence pilots abilities Thats necessarily saying hes better pilot clients skilled enough test-fly own models cant bear added stress Since have chosen test pilot has little control over built set up aircraft what equipment picked its important two have good understanding what expected should point out willing live whatever results means taking airplane home bag Thats what hoping have realize stuff happens test pilot will feel bad enough snide remarks backseat piloting pilot should comfortable about airworthiness aircraft Go over control throws center gravity CG location anything else will affect flying Check wings warps check tail surfaces proper alignment Anything major wrong should cause cancel test flight Make sure surfaces centered properly ensure servos operate surfaces move proper direction sticks moved Make sure throttle hookup allows full throttle good idle along ability kill engine via throttle trim kill switch Let pilot look insides ensure everything secured properly check control rod connections Make sure pilot knows radio set up Most pilots fly Mode II dont take granted use cross-trims kill switch make certain pilot comfortable trim switch locations dual rates active should ensure low rate still allows control aircraft high rate looks reasonable saw beautiful airplane get dirt over its spinner because pilot switched low rates flight trying activate smoke system low rates set zero throw Leave smoke system out test-flight program Check receiver pack voltage pretty good load applied Expanded Scale Voltmeters available Let test pilot observe test range test its tried trusted system new installation test pilot can use extra assurance radio working properly certain wings other surfaces firmly attached airplane Give airplane push make sure tail wheel nose wheel youre flying October1998 121 Jim Roseras Appleton WI new Sukhoi before test flight 120-size Ohio R/C kit Zenoah G-23 165 x 8 Bolly propeller Photo taken prior test flights nose-dragger main gear aligned possible Its usually simple get airplane rolling straight line will make takeoff much less interesting Probably thing hate hobby world dead-stick takeoffs dont mind engine-out landings much though ducted fans small helicopters can too exciting thing worse losing power takeoff losing power attempt throttle up go-around missed approach either can bad airplanes finish Since new airplanes come equipped shiny new engines unknown unproved systems wrapped up test flight keep old clunker around use test bed check out new rebuilt engines radio components way can test engines expendable airframes rather latest pride joy pilots dont have such setup airplanes first flight will also first flight engine Still want increase odds happy test flight should everything possible ensure engine will run reliably mean throttle settings some engines wont take much adjusting throttle linkage running two tanks fuel initial break-in Other engines will less cooperative Burn however much fuel need order get engine running reliably before test flight Adjust main needle idle mixture and/or ignition systems engine will die open throttle after extended idle far important getting maximum power output ONALRsrA HOBBY STORES ASSOCIATION INC probably critical items test flight checklist much fuss about good transition idle dont want engine load up die just airplane rotates test pilot decides initiate go-around club fields area upwind runway unfriendly emergency landings test flight pilot may want make intentional missed approaches get good feel lowspeed handling model airplane looks different approach pilot may just misjudge first attempt Give him break making sure engine allows option second try general try make test flight profile fit owner airplane test flights include trimming aircraft straight-and-level flight also try out slow speed stall habits airplane safe altitude check out control rates general feel things going well point full-deflection roll show pilot present response rate few loops increasing elevator input slowest part loop top pull full up elevator check tendency snap things still look good usually try some spins knifeedges snaps shoot approach two land occasions owner ready fly pointperhaps after some adjustmentsand has much secure feeling about flying new model hope some will make test flight sessions comfortable Have fun fly safely FOR YOUR LOCAL NRHSA HOBBY SHOP Introducing 30 Wingp Laser Cut Rubber Powered Flying Models Kit #301 Over 80 LASER CUT PARTS Kit #303 Over 75 LASER CUT PARTS good thing just got bigger expanding line airplanes addition new 30 wingspan laser cut kits Like walnut series line geared toward exciting subject matter captures best model aviation has offer Besides offering cleanest laser cuts comprehensive plans free flight kit provide following quality features Hand Selected Balsa Color Peel & Stick Decal Set 9 Plastic Propeller Full Size Plan FAI Tn II Rubber Step Step Instructions Vacuum Molded Parts Light Weight Colored Tissue Call today 1-800-458-2828 Ext 800 ask information packet Dumas line Rubber Powered Flying Models dumas aircraft DUMAS PRODUCTS INC 9O9AMA E 17th St Tucson AZ 85719 Phone 520-623-3742 Fax 520-620-1329 E-IVIAIL dumas@azstarnetcom October1998 123 Kit #302 Over 70 LASER CUT PARTS ON SITE EXPERT ADVICE AND INFORMATION QUALITY MODELING PRODUCTS WERE THERE WHEN YOU NEED US WHERE ELSE CAN YOU GET THAT GLOW PLUG ON SATURDAY MORNING AMA FAX APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE LOCAL CLUB NEWS AND HAPPENINGS PART OF NATIONWIDE ORGANIZATION WORKING FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE HOBBY INDUSTRY HAVE YOU EVER RACED ON MAIL ORDER TRACK REMEMBER WHO GOT YOU STARTED IN RIC
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/10
Page Numbers: 121, 123
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/10
Page Numbers: 121, 123
RADIO CONTROL SCALE AEROBATICS IMAC International Miniature Aerobatic Club National Championships will Toledo Ohio Flying Tigers field August 22-23 Contact local IMAC representative want information should great event attend wont competing time year can probably find Scale Aerobatics contest fairly close no matter live US strongly recommend go competitions feel youre ready enter never intend Youll likely see people having great time youll see some very interesting airplanes Check contest listings magazine IMAC other Web pages June coluom mistake probably minethat garnered some letters always put two mistakes because thats best way get people write topic crosswind landings specifically cross-control order make straight approach landing Rather quote error risk letters Ill summarize proper control inputs will use aileron lower upwind wing use opposite rudder keep fuselage pointed down runway proper heading Flying New Beauty Since its springtime write usual number test flights being performed around country Ive made few although new airplanes During last few decades Ive privilege performing test pilot chores hundreds airplanes always makes nervous because have doubts about ability fly because things can make test flight exciting should Its tense enough its airplane being flown first time its someone elses especially someone dont know very well nerves get severe workout What makes test-flying someones airplane intense can nervous owner model being flung sky first time make odds favorable possible owner test pilot same checks apply youll just have half eyes work asking someone test-fly airplane Ill assume have high level confidence pilots abilities Thats necessarily saying hes better pilot clients skilled enough test-fly own models cant bear added stress Since have chosen test pilot has little control over built set up aircraft what equipment picked its important two have good understanding what expected should point out willing live whatever results means taking airplane home bag Thats what hoping have realize stuff happens test pilot will feel bad enough snide remarks backseat piloting pilot should comfortable about airworthiness aircraft Go over control throws center gravity CG location anything else will affect flying Check wings warps check tail surfaces proper alignment Anything major wrong should cause cancel test flight Make sure surfaces centered properly ensure servos operate surfaces move proper direction sticks moved Make sure throttle hookup allows full throttle good idle along ability kill engine via throttle trim kill switch Let pilot look insides ensure everything secured properly check control rod connections Make sure pilot knows radio set up Most pilots fly Mode II dont take granted use cross-trims kill switch make certain pilot comfortable trim switch locations dual rates active should ensure low rate still allows control aircraft high rate looks reasonable saw beautiful airplane get dirt over its spinner because pilot switched low rates flight trying activate smoke system low rates set zero throw Leave smoke system out test-flight program Check receiver pack voltage pretty good load applied Expanded Scale Voltmeters available Let test pilot observe test range test its tried trusted system new installation test pilot can use extra assurance radio working properly certain wings other surfaces firmly attached airplane Give airplane push make sure tail wheel nose wheel youre flying October1998 121 Jim Roseras Appleton WI new Sukhoi before test flight 120-size Ohio R/C kit Zenoah G-23 165 x 8 Bolly propeller Photo taken prior test flights nose-dragger main gear aligned possible Its usually simple get airplane rolling straight line will make takeoff much less interesting Probably thing hate hobby world dead-stick takeoffs dont mind engine-out landings much though ducted fans small helicopters can too exciting thing worse losing power takeoff losing power attempt throttle up go-around missed approach either can bad airplanes finish Since new airplanes come equipped shiny new engines unknown unproved systems wrapped up test flight keep old clunker around use test bed check out new rebuilt engines radio components way can test engines expendable airframes rather latest pride joy pilots dont have such setup airplanes first flight will also first flight engine Still want increase odds happy test flight should everything possible ensure engine will run reliably mean throttle settings some engines wont take much adjusting throttle linkage running two tanks fuel initial break-in Other engines will less cooperative Burn however much fuel need order get engine running reliably before test flight Adjust main needle idle mixture and/or ignition systems engine will die open throttle after extended idle far important getting maximum power output ONALRsrA HOBBY STORES ASSOCIATION INC probably critical items test flight checklist much fuss about good transition idle dont want engine load up die just airplane rotates test pilot decides initiate go-around club fields area upwind runway unfriendly emergency landings test flight pilot may want make intentional missed approaches get good feel lowspeed handling model airplane looks different approach pilot may just misjudge first attempt Give him break making sure engine allows option second try general try make test flight profile fit owner airplane test flights include trimming aircraft straight-and-level flight also try out slow speed stall habits airplane safe altitude check out control rates general feel things going well point full-deflection roll show pilot present response rate few loops increasing elevator input slowest part loop top pull full up elevator check tendency snap things still look good usually try some spins knifeedges snaps shoot approach two land occasions owner ready fly pointperhaps after some adjustmentsand has much secure feeling about flying new model hope some will make test flight sessions comfortable Have fun fly safely FOR YOUR LOCAL NRHSA HOBBY SHOP Introducing 30 Wingp Laser Cut Rubber Powered Flying Models Kit #301 Over 80 LASER CUT PARTS Kit #303 Over 75 LASER CUT PARTS good thing just got bigger expanding line airplanes addition new 30 wingspan laser cut kits Like walnut series line geared toward exciting subject matter captures best model aviation has offer Besides offering cleanest laser cuts comprehensive plans free flight kit provide following quality features Hand Selected Balsa Color Peel & Stick Decal Set 9 Plastic Propeller Full Size Plan FAI Tn II Rubber Step Step Instructions Vacuum Molded Parts Light Weight Colored Tissue Call today 1-800-458-2828 Ext 800 ask information packet Dumas line Rubber Powered Flying Models dumas aircraft DUMAS PRODUCTS INC 9O9AMA E 17th St Tucson AZ 85719 Phone 520-623-3742 Fax 520-620-1329 E-IVIAIL dumas@azstarnetcom October1998 123 Kit #302 Over 70 LASER CUT PARTS ON SITE EXPERT ADVICE AND INFORMATION QUALITY MODELING PRODUCTS WERE THERE WHEN YOU NEED US WHERE ELSE CAN YOU GET THAT GLOW PLUG ON SATURDAY MORNING AMA FAX APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE LOCAL CLUB NEWS AND HAPPENINGS PART OF NATIONWIDE ORGANIZATION WORKING FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE HOBBY INDUSTRY HAVE YOU EVER RACED ON MAIL ORDER TRACK REMEMBER WHO GOT YOU STARTED IN RIC
