BEARDSLEY pilot CSR Rich Beardsley recently elected chairman board Cal ifornia Slope Racers club organized 1989 manage annual International Slope Race run regional races Rich member Santa Maria Soaring Society elected slim margin over Southern Cals Ray Kuntz CDd 1989 TSR Thirteen board members lo cated throughout California represent Slope Race pilots members CSR As club itself pilot enters CSR slope race automatically becomes member organization no membership dues expenses such printing postage AMA fees being obtained CSR contest entry fees Information California Slope Racers may obtained Rich Beardsley 2401 Country Lane Santa Maria CA 93455 tel 1-805/934-3191 CSR Regional Slope Race Speaking Cal ifornia Slope Racers first regional event orga nized CSR held Santa Maria last Oc tober Since unable make down Santa Maria event thanks go out Santa Maria Soaring Societys Steve Bircher following report race slope race superdespite light wind never decided whether blow doubt ever got much above 15 mph seemed drop heats started least pilot got caught way down hill wind dropped Four rounds four-plane heats boiled down three-way tie between Rich Spicer Joe Wurts Daryl Perkins met five-lap flyoff promised best race day plot rapidly unraveled Spicer crossed start line just before Go signal Daryl Joe went hard heavy disaster struck Wurts Making far turn lap two Joes plane dropped wing dived hill Daryl cruised win Rich running hard too far back catch up five laps disappointing endwe hoped close hard-fought final Thats racing involved agreed pretty good day flying fun despite iffy wind poll taken competitors tenta tive date set late March 1991 twoday meet along lines ISR Davenport case California Slope Racers have seen hill like can count hav ing good turnouts future Slope events finally looks like long-awaited goal ef fectively organizing slope racing creating unified competitive system has finally reached ISR Mid-Columbia Cup club regional races planned year appears 1991 will best year ever Slope Racing Slope Soar ing general left achieve ad dition international flavor some larger events right kind publicity incentives would possible get some international stars such Nic Wright Martin Bamert attend events could eventually lead 56 Model Aviation Radio Control Slope Soaring Mark Tnebes 20794 Krslslr Ct Saratoga CA 95070 sleek-looking Stinger latest offering Yarn Hunt Models An impressive mod ern Sloper designed Slope Racing high-speed fun favorite slope ship spans about two meters uses modified RG15 airfoil Photo courtesy Vein Hunt Stinger features fiberglass fuselage slIp-on nose cone really serious Sloper Sloper can purchased optional molded glass wing Check column info exciting new ship Vein Hunt photo Surprisingly agile quick Sig Ninja makes nice fun fly ship just about wind conditions addition its good per formance Ninja extremely easy fly offers stability durability nov ice Sloper needs Ed Franz photo major model manufactur ers have shied away producing true Slope Glider Sig guts introduce Ninja looks like its efforts will well rewarded Ed Franz photo real Slope Racing World Championship wimpy F3F stuft Wing covers Since Slope Soaring inherently abusive Sailpianes Slopers learn live dings scratches result usual less ideal landing conditions though impossible avoid blemishes models far too frequent hangar rash receive can avoided proper pro tection Soaring Specialties offers number products can provide much-needed pro tection Heres companys latest new product update After spending several hundred several thousand dollars new world beater doesnt make sense protect investment course does Soaring Specialties formerly Service Plus has come up several new prod ucts just Quilted wing covers are specifically de signed marketed Sailplane enthusiast special covers Pattern aircraft also available Unlimited Standard Two-Meter HLG sizes have covered Soaring Special ties Prices covers $2995 Unlim ited size 1405 $2795 Standard $2595 Two-Meter $2395 HLG Shipping $305 Oklahoma residents need add 8% tax Shipping free order two sets Stab covers can also cluded additional $500 per set Quilted transmitter covers made same quilted material used wing covers designed keep out dust grass such flying environment contains sold $495 ultimate transmitter protection new Vision 1024 transmitter Soaring Specialties has hard-cover case 12 x 16 x 6-in case contains three layers 2-in foam hard plastic outer shell will house two trans mitters cases can also locked using small padlock cost hard-cover case $1695 plus shipping current high cost planes radios really good idea protect equipment products definitely sensible way just Contact Soaring Specialties 1403 Lincolnshire Road Oklahoma City OK 73159 tel 1-405/692-1122 Ninja Sig sent its new Ninja Slope Soarer kits few months back faced kind dilemma Ninja looked like great lit tle Slope ship especially less-experienced Sloper whos looking move up aileron plane bogged down other com mitments simply didnt have time build test fly plane Luckily able coerce fellow glider-guider friends build Ninja provide short review kit So further ado Ed Franzs ex periences Sig Ninja day talking Mark mentioned thinking building new Sig kit Ninja told Sig sent him asked would like build test out kit him Never turn down free kit said Sure Id glad As looked through kit impressed quality materials wood high quality although die-cutting Lite-Ply could have cleaner hardware package complete down ABS plastic skid servo tape foam cores cut cleanly white foam Continued Oil page 165 March 1991 57 BILL WINTERS R/C SPECIAL Bills latest design offers rock steady stability solid realistic flight performance Special design concept originated 1947 publicity Mechanics Illustrated 1948 over years has evolved optimized flyer new specially designed semi-symmetrical airfoil contributes smoothness response behavior aspects its air worthiness Special fully aerobatic yet offers broad spectrum performance speeds Optional flaps 4-5 channel radio 45-50 twocycle 46-60 four cycle 40-60 electric 61 span 642 sq area 51/26 lbs flying weight Diamond airfoil stabilizer FEATURES Tempered aluminum landing gear ABS molded cowl hardware package full size rolled plans photo illustrated step-by-step instructions windshield window material accurately machine die cut selected balsa spruce plywood flexible steel cable ailleron control IIAVEY675 TOWER LANE YSTEMS WEST CHESTER PA 19380 ORPoRATION IPRICE KIT FEATURES * FLEXI-GLASS FUSE * MACHINE CUT WINGS * MACHINE CUT STABS A ALL BUMPS & BLISTERS * 5 VIEWS & PLANS * CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS * GENEROUS HARDWARE PKG A CARBON FIBRE SPARS A ALL VACUFORMED PARTS * CLEAR CANOPY * RETRACT LOCATION SHOWI ACCESSOR ES AVA LABLE * STATIC & FLYING SPINNER /PROPS * FULL COCKPIT KIT A BOMBS TANKS PILOT * RETRACTS & STRUTS XADE IN THE USA ODEL BUILT BY HI-TEC MODELS BOB MELE TO ORDER 3END HECl OH MONEY ORDER TO Freecockpltkltw/eachorder$3OVaIUO INNOVATIVE MODEL PRODUCTS INC PO MARGATE FL 33063 OR CALL 8007803190 MODEL SPECIFICATIONS SPANV6 251NMASTER CARD & VISA ACCECPTED IWEIGHT 15LBS ENGINE 108 2CY 120 4CYADD $2000 SHIPPING AND HANDLING other fixed contact instead two inde pendent switches has three terminalsone moving contact two fixed contacts Thus DPDT switch has six termi nals altogether wire three sets two corresponding sol der terminals both switch halves parallel effectively double current-carrying capability switch efficient effective easy low cost also requires little space adds just little weight six switch terminals used stallation shown course four terminals two switch needed arm/disarm power system remaining two ac tively used serve wiring convenience function simple tie points several sys tem wires must connected correct wires must go correct place switch Thats tricky part little care combined additional info below thats needed get everything right As shown middle six pairs paral leled switch terminals goes next component system installation particular wir ing scheme middle terminals can thought switch output terminals since theyre connected moving contacts paralleled pair fixed terminals used switch input terminal summarize system wiring scheme far has positive battery output fuse input fuse output becomes arming switch input arming switch output re lays positive power next system compo nentin case speed control servodriven power control switch arming switch output would go connection switch stead inactive tie points switch used safely conveniently connect negative polarity system wiresie negative bat tery terminal negative power input speed control other motor controller system charge jack Now additional info mentioned earlier toggle switch illustrated typical majority market youll find others switch terminals have different func tional orientation housing Ive seen some example moving contact terminals end terminal grouping rather middle Its important know contacts whicha mistake can have significant conse quences addition some switches use different lever directions illustrated switch shown closed contacts lie opposite direc tion lever pointing want lever certain position say up switch youll need know lever di rection particular switch Different modelers prefer different lever-switch positions Some like have switch lever PLANS NOW AVAILABLE Easy-tobuild WORLD WAR SPAD RED BARON Pedal Planes little pilot age 3 6 will love due unique evating toy pointed up switch others prefer pointed forward Most switches thrown back opposite direction flight turned rationale event mishap read crash impact will likely throw lever forward offa small safety feature Finally sure busy wiring switch terminals neat clean no loose wire strands solder blobs could contact something shouldnt Yes connecting wires six little solder terminals can seem like three-handed operation times doableespecially some convenient holding clamping devices position hold thing during soldering Its worth effort cause approach makes simple neat wiring installation Next months continuation will include system wiring discussion how-to detail meantime happy quiet safe landings everyoneD RC Slope Soaring/Triebes Continued page 57 24-page photo-illustrated instruction book very detailed has building hints helpful example shows sheet foam cores using Sig Core-bond 3M Spray Adhesive includes helpful hints sheeting wings Continued page 166 Plans $1495 US & Canada Specify plans desired FL Rev add 6% tax Add $300 P ft 14 FANTASY TOYS 7958 Pines Blvd Suite 188 Pembroke Pines FL 33024 13051432-5196 March 1991 165 rNcivAJr V7E MXJDFL ~QTJcZI F F T THE KORTI-1 l1ERICiN larn prneter mate airfoil plelter inth FOILED AGAIN! 2ZZ PLOT AIRFOILS IN ANY CHORD UP TO 24 INCHES MODIFY THICKNESS CAMBER & TRMLING EDGE PLOT 5KiN THICKNESS FOR SHEErED WINGS ENTER DATA EASILY VIA INTELLiGENV EDITOR USER-FRIENDLY MENU-DRWEN OPERATION INCLUDES 18-PAGE tLLUSTRATED USER MANUAL $4500 Ov05 v.e 5000 /LZZ ___ nnna50 vans nra, vvssa 4~-n eMpcnnyuv nnnp05Vt~o vnmpnr coo maSh 5005 Gin nnmpU, C pvflr 50 meno~ 50015 *pnOy sr n ar Sink vend cvvv yr nOv50 00 tO CYGNET Software714 496-6961 24843 Del Prado #I41 Dana Point CA 92629 Plans complete fullsize patterns material list step-bystep instructjons color photographs Conetruttion materIals tWood wheels hardware atcI available lumber end hardware outlete Some parte available ready-made desired List included plans model builds very quickly easily fuselage goes together very quickly using Teelock construction CyA cyanoacrylate tail feathers sheet balsa need sanded preparation covering covered Ninja Black Baron Film no problems plane designed standard-size radio gear radio will fit plane ready fly weighed 28 ounces ballast gave Mark job test pilot first flight handled camera duties After double-checking throws Mark launched steady 10-mph breeze Ninja no problem staying up light lift proved very stable forgiving plane showed no bad habits stalls being very soft no tendency drop wing tip would recom mend Ninja excellent aileron trainer things considered am very happy plane would recommend anyone looking new Slope ship Thanks Ed also very impressed performance Ninja considering just basic design no special gimmicks features set apart other aileron trainer flying plane its dry weight no ballast found penetrated well performed basic aerobatic maneuvers Composite products Heres latest press re lease Composite Structures Technology Would like build stronger lighter consistent models save time too Use composite materials such carbon Kevlar fiberglass apply under vacuum pressure minimize epoxy weight giving maximum bonding strength possible because uniform atmospheric pressure applied layup eliminating voids Now can control amount epoxy better using TeflonCoated Glass Cloth TCG porous release mate rial Bleeder Felt directly over part vacuum draws out air vacuum bag ap plying pressure forcing excess epoxy out laminated cloth skin through TCG part removed vacuum bag TCG easily peels laminate taking Bleeder Felt excess epoxy weight surface will very finely textured weave TCG easily sanded perfectly smooth fine grit sandpaper few minutes maximum benefit mini mum weight use very low viscosity epoxy such Imported Clear Epoxy system new CST products expand choices have selecting materials next vacuum-bagged model have four different forms bagging material three different peel plies also offer two choices spray mold releasesilicone based Frekote 700 nonsilicone-based mold release will transfer part Composite Structures Technology has also ex panded its line composite materials offering new carbon fiber products including tapered sheets designed building composite wing spars lightweight tapered tail booms wide variety modeling applications 0060 carbon sheets also adding 0030 0060 carbon strips sized spar trailing edge applications newest addition thin unidirectional carbon fabric 10 wide can used greatly increase bend ing strength thin wings vacuum-bagged ap plications CST will sell unique carbon fabric foot customers can minimize waste maximize strength also stock choice weights Kevlar cloth widest selection Rohacell foam early days vacuum bagging nec essary modeler construct own vacuum-bagging system purchasing parts modifying fit needs Things have become whole lot easier CST offers complete vacuum-bagging systems great selection bagging supplies youve ever urge upgrade build ing techniques try composites CST would great place start can get touch folks Composite Structures Technology PO Box 4615 Lancaster CA 93539 tel/Fax 1-805/723-3783 Mid-Columbia Cup update just re minder Slope Race pilots Slope event year Mid-Columbia Cup will held Richland WA either Eagle Kiona Butte May 24-26 1991 $2000 minimum cash purse trophies prizes will given away competitors entry fee $80 registration will limited first 50 ap plicants information event con tact Tn-City Soarers Rt 4 Box 9544 W Richland WA 99352 John can reached telephone 1-509/627-2603 Wil 1-509/6275224 Roy 1-509/525-7066 D RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 58 super little machine featuring modern construc tion promotes long life good flyability 166 Model Aviation relative ease youre looking real nice de sign fun flying just messing around Ninja would great choice Looking BEST Hand-launch Sailplane Culpepper Chuperosa won 1990 NATS HLG class flown Rusty Shaw Featuring new Selig 7037 airfoil kit simply best hand-launch glider market Buy dont love kit well give money back The Culpepper Chuperosa 7037 available exclusively Northeast Sailplane Products Send $300 70-page sailplane catalog order Chuperosa 7032 well send great catalog free NorthEast Sailplane Products 16 Kirby Lane Williston Vermont 05495 802 658-9482 BATgraph on-Doaro expanaeO scale voltmeter interference monitor Servo loading/capaci ty Battery voltage packs 4C-18C very accurate O2vdc List $2895 Intro $2395 BATbug ery maintenance module BATbug simple cycler-battery discharge mod ule Maintains Ni-Cad batteries 4C-12 Cell Packs List $1595 Intro $139S BOTH FOR $3300 PLUS $200 SHIPIHOL DEALERS WANTED JAMES L WARDROPE ASTRODATA 421 SW Blakley Ct Bend Oregon 97702 3-389-2359 Toll Free 1-800-323-5492
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/03
Page Numbers: 56, 57, 165, 166
BEARDSLEY pilot CSR Rich Beardsley recently elected chairman board Cal ifornia Slope Racers club organized 1989 manage annual International Slope Race run regional races Rich member Santa Maria Soaring Society elected slim margin over Southern Cals Ray Kuntz CDd 1989 TSR Thirteen board members lo cated throughout California represent Slope Race pilots members CSR As club itself pilot enters CSR slope race automatically becomes member organization no membership dues expenses such printing postage AMA fees being obtained CSR contest entry fees Information California Slope Racers may obtained Rich Beardsley 2401 Country Lane Santa Maria CA 93455 tel 1-805/934-3191 CSR Regional Slope Race Speaking Cal ifornia Slope Racers first regional event orga nized CSR held Santa Maria last Oc tober Since unable make down Santa Maria event thanks go out Santa Maria Soaring Societys Steve Bircher following report race slope race superdespite light wind never decided whether blow doubt ever got much above 15 mph seemed drop heats started least pilot got caught way down hill wind dropped Four rounds four-plane heats boiled down three-way tie between Rich Spicer Joe Wurts Daryl Perkins met five-lap flyoff promised best race day plot rapidly unraveled Spicer crossed start line just before Go signal Daryl Joe went hard heavy disaster struck Wurts Making far turn lap two Joes plane dropped wing dived hill Daryl cruised win Rich running hard too far back catch up five laps disappointing endwe hoped close hard-fought final Thats racing involved agreed pretty good day flying fun despite iffy wind poll taken competitors tenta tive date set late March 1991 twoday meet along lines ISR Davenport case California Slope Racers have seen hill like can count hav ing good turnouts future Slope events finally looks like long-awaited goal ef fectively organizing slope racing creating unified competitive system has finally reached ISR Mid-Columbia Cup club regional races planned year appears 1991 will best year ever Slope Racing Slope Soar ing general left achieve ad dition international flavor some larger events right kind publicity incentives would possible get some international stars such Nic Wright Martin Bamert attend events could eventually lead 56 Model Aviation Radio Control Slope Soaring Mark Tnebes 20794 Krslslr Ct Saratoga CA 95070 sleek-looking Stinger latest offering Yarn Hunt Models An impressive mod ern Sloper designed Slope Racing high-speed fun favorite slope ship spans about two meters uses modified RG15 airfoil Photo courtesy Vein Hunt Stinger features fiberglass fuselage slIp-on nose cone really serious Sloper Sloper can purchased optional molded glass wing Check column info exciting new ship Vein Hunt photo Surprisingly agile quick Sig Ninja makes nice fun fly ship just about wind conditions addition its good per formance Ninja extremely easy fly offers stability durability nov ice Sloper needs Ed Franz photo major model manufactur ers have shied away producing true Slope Glider Sig guts introduce Ninja looks like its efforts will well rewarded Ed Franz photo real Slope Racing World Championship wimpy F3F stuft Wing covers Since Slope Soaring inherently abusive Sailpianes Slopers learn live dings scratches result usual less ideal landing conditions though impossible avoid blemishes models far too frequent hangar rash receive can avoided proper pro tection Soaring Specialties offers number products can provide much-needed pro tection Heres companys latest new product update After spending several hundred several thousand dollars new world beater doesnt make sense protect investment course does Soaring Specialties formerly Service Plus has come up several new prod ucts just Quilted wing covers are specifically de signed marketed Sailplane enthusiast special covers Pattern aircraft also available Unlimited Standard Two-Meter HLG sizes have covered Soaring Special ties Prices covers $2995 Unlim ited size 1405 $2795 Standard $2595 Two-Meter $2395 HLG Shipping $305 Oklahoma residents need add 8% tax Shipping free order two sets Stab covers can also cluded additional $500 per set Quilted transmitter covers made same quilted material used wing covers designed keep out dust grass such flying environment contains sold $495 ultimate transmitter protection new Vision 1024 transmitter Soaring Specialties has hard-cover case 12 x 16 x 6-in case contains three layers 2-in foam hard plastic outer shell will house two trans mitters cases can also locked using small padlock cost hard-cover case $1695 plus shipping current high cost planes radios really good idea protect equipment products definitely sensible way just Contact Soaring Specialties 1403 Lincolnshire Road Oklahoma City OK 73159 tel 1-405/692-1122 Ninja Sig sent its new Ninja Slope Soarer kits few months back faced kind dilemma Ninja looked like great lit tle Slope ship especially less-experienced Sloper whos looking move up aileron plane bogged down other com mitments simply didnt have time build test fly plane Luckily able coerce fellow glider-guider friends build Ninja provide short review kit So further ado Ed Franzs ex periences Sig Ninja day talking Mark mentioned thinking building new Sig kit Ninja told Sig sent him asked would like build test out kit him Never turn down free kit said Sure Id glad As looked through kit impressed quality materials wood high quality although die-cutting Lite-Ply could have cleaner hardware package complete down ABS plastic skid servo tape foam cores cut cleanly white foam Continued Oil page 165 March 1991 57 BILL WINTERS R/C SPECIAL Bills latest design offers rock steady stability solid realistic flight performance Special design concept originated 1947 publicity Mechanics Illustrated 1948 over years has evolved optimized flyer new specially designed semi-symmetrical airfoil contributes smoothness response behavior aspects its air worthiness Special fully aerobatic yet offers broad spectrum performance speeds Optional flaps 4-5 channel radio 45-50 twocycle 46-60 four cycle 40-60 electric 61 span 642 sq area 51/26 lbs flying weight Diamond airfoil stabilizer FEATURES Tempered aluminum landing gear ABS molded cowl hardware package full size rolled plans photo illustrated step-by-step instructions windshield window material accurately machine die cut selected balsa spruce plywood flexible steel cable ailleron control IIAVEY675 TOWER LANE YSTEMS WEST CHESTER PA 19380 ORPoRATION IPRICE KIT FEATURES * FLEXI-GLASS FUSE * MACHINE CUT WINGS * MACHINE CUT STABS A ALL BUMPS & BLISTERS * 5 VIEWS & PLANS * CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS * GENEROUS HARDWARE PKG A CARBON FIBRE SPARS A ALL VACUFORMED PARTS * CLEAR CANOPY * RETRACT LOCATION SHOWI ACCESSOR ES AVA LABLE * STATIC & FLYING SPINNER /PROPS * FULL COCKPIT KIT A BOMBS TANKS PILOT * RETRACTS & STRUTS XADE IN THE USA ODEL BUILT BY HI-TEC MODELS BOB MELE TO ORDER 3END HECl OH MONEY ORDER TO Freecockpltkltw/eachorder$3OVaIUO INNOVATIVE MODEL PRODUCTS INC PO MARGATE FL 33063 OR CALL 8007803190 MODEL SPECIFICATIONS SPANV6 251NMASTER CARD & VISA ACCECPTED IWEIGHT 15LBS ENGINE 108 2CY 120 4CYADD $2000 SHIPPING AND HANDLING other fixed contact instead two inde pendent switches has three terminalsone moving contact two fixed contacts Thus DPDT switch has six termi nals altogether wire three sets two corresponding sol der terminals both switch halves parallel effectively double current-carrying capability switch efficient effective easy low cost also requires little space adds just little weight six switch terminals used stallation shown course four terminals two switch needed arm/disarm power system remaining two ac tively used serve wiring convenience function simple tie points several sys tem wires must connected correct wires must go correct place switch Thats tricky part little care combined additional info below thats needed get everything right As shown middle six pairs paral leled switch terminals goes next component system installation particular wir ing scheme middle terminals can thought switch output terminals since theyre connected moving contacts paralleled pair fixed terminals used switch input terminal summarize system wiring scheme far has positive battery output fuse input fuse output becomes arming switch input arming switch output re lays positive power next system compo nentin case speed control servodriven power control switch arming switch output would go connection switch stead inactive tie points switch used safely conveniently connect negative polarity system wiresie negative bat tery terminal negative power input speed control other motor controller system charge jack Now additional info mentioned earlier toggle switch illustrated typical majority market youll find others switch terminals have different func tional orientation housing Ive seen some example moving contact terminals end terminal grouping rather middle Its important know contacts whicha mistake can have significant conse quences addition some switches use different lever directions illustrated switch shown closed contacts lie opposite direc tion lever pointing want lever certain position say up switch youll need know lever di rection particular switch Different modelers prefer different lever-switch positions Some like have switch lever PLANS NOW AVAILABLE Easy-tobuild WORLD WAR SPAD RED BARON Pedal Planes little pilot age 3 6 will love due unique evating toy pointed up switch others prefer pointed forward Most switches thrown back opposite direction flight turned rationale event mishap read crash impact will likely throw lever forward offa small safety feature Finally sure busy wiring switch terminals neat clean no loose wire strands solder blobs could contact something shouldnt Yes connecting wires six little solder terminals can seem like three-handed operation times doableespecially some convenient holding clamping devices position hold thing during soldering Its worth effort cause approach makes simple neat wiring installation Next months continuation will include system wiring discussion how-to detail meantime happy quiet safe landings everyoneD RC Slope Soaring/Triebes Continued page 57 24-page photo-illustrated instruction book very detailed has building hints helpful example shows sheet foam cores using Sig Core-bond 3M Spray Adhesive includes helpful hints sheeting wings Continued page 166 Plans $1495 US & Canada Specify plans desired FL Rev add 6% tax Add $300 P ft 14 FANTASY TOYS 7958 Pines Blvd Suite 188 Pembroke Pines FL 33024 13051432-5196 March 1991 165 rNcivAJr V7E MXJDFL ~QTJcZI F F T THE KORTI-1 l1ERICiN larn prneter mate airfoil plelter inth FOILED AGAIN! 2ZZ PLOT AIRFOILS IN ANY CHORD UP TO 24 INCHES MODIFY THICKNESS CAMBER & TRMLING EDGE PLOT 5KiN THICKNESS FOR SHEErED WINGS ENTER DATA EASILY VIA INTELLiGENV EDITOR USER-FRIENDLY MENU-DRWEN OPERATION INCLUDES 18-PAGE tLLUSTRATED USER MANUAL $4500 Ov05 v.e 5000 /LZZ ___ nnna50 vans nra, vvssa 4~-n eMpcnnyuv nnnp05Vt~o vnmpnr coo maSh 5005 Gin nnmpU, C pvflr 50 meno~ 50015 *pnOy sr n ar Sink vend cvvv yr nOv50 00 tO CYGNET Software714 496-6961 24843 Del Prado #I41 Dana Point CA 92629 Plans complete fullsize patterns material list step-bystep instructjons color photographs Conetruttion materIals tWood wheels hardware atcI available lumber end hardware outlete Some parte available ready-made desired List included plans model builds very quickly easily fuselage goes together very quickly using Teelock construction CyA cyanoacrylate tail feathers sheet balsa need sanded preparation covering covered Ninja Black Baron Film no problems plane designed standard-size radio gear radio will fit plane ready fly weighed 28 ounces ballast gave Mark job test pilot first flight handled camera duties After double-checking throws Mark launched steady 10-mph breeze Ninja no problem staying up light lift proved very stable forgiving plane showed no bad habits stalls being very soft no tendency drop wing tip would recom mend Ninja excellent aileron trainer things considered am very happy plane would recommend anyone looking new Slope ship Thanks Ed also very impressed performance Ninja considering just basic design no special gimmicks features set apart other aileron trainer flying plane its dry weight no ballast found penetrated well performed basic aerobatic maneuvers Composite products Heres latest press re lease Composite Structures Technology Would like build stronger lighter consistent models save time too Use composite materials such carbon Kevlar fiberglass apply under vacuum pressure minimize epoxy weight giving maximum bonding strength possible because uniform atmospheric pressure applied layup eliminating voids Now can control amount epoxy better using TeflonCoated Glass Cloth TCG porous release mate rial Bleeder Felt directly over part vacuum draws out air vacuum bag ap plying pressure forcing excess epoxy out laminated cloth skin through TCG part removed vacuum bag TCG easily peels laminate taking Bleeder Felt excess epoxy weight surface will very finely textured weave TCG easily sanded perfectly smooth fine grit sandpaper few minutes maximum benefit mini mum weight use very low viscosity epoxy such Imported Clear Epoxy system new CST products expand choices have selecting materials next vacuum-bagged model have four different forms bagging material three different peel plies also offer two choices spray mold releasesilicone based Frekote 700 nonsilicone-based mold release will transfer part Composite Structures Technology has also ex panded its line composite materials offering new carbon fiber products including tapered sheets designed building composite wing spars lightweight tapered tail booms wide variety modeling applications 0060 carbon sheets also adding 0030 0060 carbon strips sized spar trailing edge applications newest addition thin unidirectional carbon fabric 10 wide can used greatly increase bend ing strength thin wings vacuum-bagged ap plications CST will sell unique carbon fabric foot customers can minimize waste maximize strength also stock choice weights Kevlar cloth widest selection Rohacell foam early days vacuum bagging nec essary modeler construct own vacuum-bagging system purchasing parts modifying fit needs Things have become whole lot easier CST offers complete vacuum-bagging systems great selection bagging supplies youve ever urge upgrade build ing techniques try composites CST would great place start can get touch folks Composite Structures Technology PO Box 4615 Lancaster CA 93539 tel/Fax 1-805/723-3783 Mid-Columbia Cup update just re minder Slope Race pilots Slope event year Mid-Columbia Cup will held Richland WA either Eagle Kiona Butte May 24-26 1991 $2000 minimum cash purse trophies prizes will given away competitors entry fee $80 registration will limited first 50 ap plicants information event con tact Tn-City Soarers Rt 4 Box 9544 W Richland WA 99352 John can reached telephone 1-509/627-2603 Wil 1-509/6275224 Roy 1-509/525-7066 D RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 58 super little machine featuring modern construc tion promotes long life good flyability 166 Model Aviation relative ease youre looking real nice de sign fun flying just messing around Ninja would great choice Looking BEST Hand-launch Sailplane Culpepper Chuperosa won 1990 NATS HLG class flown Rusty Shaw Featuring new Selig 7037 airfoil kit simply best hand-launch glider market Buy dont love kit well give money back The Culpepper Chuperosa 7037 available exclusively Northeast Sailplane Products Send $300 70-page sailplane catalog order Chuperosa 7032 well send great catalog free NorthEast Sailplane Products 16 Kirby Lane Williston Vermont 05495 802 658-9482 BATgraph on-Doaro expanaeO scale voltmeter interference monitor Servo loading/capaci ty Battery voltage packs 4C-18C very accurate O2vdc List $2895 Intro $2395 BATbug ery maintenance module BATbug simple cycler-battery discharge mod ule Maintains Ni-Cad batteries 4C-12 Cell Packs List $1595 Intro $139S BOTH FOR $3300 PLUS $200 SHIPIHOL DEALERS WANTED JAMES L WARDROPE ASTRODATA 421 SW Blakley Ct Bend Oregon 97702 3-389-2359 Toll Free 1-800-323-5492
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/03
Page Numbers: 56, 57, 165, 166
BEARDSLEY pilot CSR Rich Beardsley recently elected chairman board Cal ifornia Slope Racers club organized 1989 manage annual International Slope Race run regional races Rich member Santa Maria Soaring Society elected slim margin over Southern Cals Ray Kuntz CDd 1989 TSR Thirteen board members lo cated throughout California represent Slope Race pilots members CSR As club itself pilot enters CSR slope race automatically becomes member organization no membership dues expenses such printing postage AMA fees being obtained CSR contest entry fees Information California Slope Racers may obtained Rich Beardsley 2401 Country Lane Santa Maria CA 93455 tel 1-805/934-3191 CSR Regional Slope Race Speaking Cal ifornia Slope Racers first regional event orga nized CSR held Santa Maria last Oc tober Since unable make down Santa Maria event thanks go out Santa Maria Soaring Societys Steve Bircher following report race slope race superdespite light wind never decided whether blow doubt ever got much above 15 mph seemed drop heats started least pilot got caught way down hill wind dropped Four rounds four-plane heats boiled down three-way tie between Rich Spicer Joe Wurts Daryl Perkins met five-lap flyoff promised best race day plot rapidly unraveled Spicer crossed start line just before Go signal Daryl Joe went hard heavy disaster struck Wurts Making far turn lap two Joes plane dropped wing dived hill Daryl cruised win Rich running hard too far back catch up five laps disappointing endwe hoped close hard-fought final Thats racing involved agreed pretty good day flying fun despite iffy wind poll taken competitors tenta tive date set late March 1991 twoday meet along lines ISR Davenport case California Slope Racers have seen hill like can count hav ing good turnouts future Slope events finally looks like long-awaited goal ef fectively organizing slope racing creating unified competitive system has finally reached ISR Mid-Columbia Cup club regional races planned year appears 1991 will best year ever Slope Racing Slope Soar ing general left achieve ad dition international flavor some larger events right kind publicity incentives would possible get some international stars such Nic Wright Martin Bamert attend events could eventually lead 56 Model Aviation Radio Control Slope Soaring Mark Tnebes 20794 Krslslr Ct Saratoga CA 95070 sleek-looking Stinger latest offering Yarn Hunt Models An impressive mod ern Sloper designed Slope Racing high-speed fun favorite slope ship spans about two meters uses modified RG15 airfoil Photo courtesy Vein Hunt Stinger features fiberglass fuselage slIp-on nose cone really serious Sloper Sloper can purchased optional molded glass wing Check column info exciting new ship Vein Hunt photo Surprisingly agile quick Sig Ninja makes nice fun fly ship just about wind conditions addition its good per formance Ninja extremely easy fly offers stability durability nov ice Sloper needs Ed Franz photo major model manufactur ers have shied away producing true Slope Glider Sig guts introduce Ninja looks like its efforts will well rewarded Ed Franz photo real Slope Racing World Championship wimpy F3F stuft Wing covers Since Slope Soaring inherently abusive Sailpianes Slopers learn live dings scratches result usual less ideal landing conditions though impossible avoid blemishes models far too frequent hangar rash receive can avoided proper pro tection Soaring Specialties offers number products can provide much-needed pro tection Heres companys latest new product update After spending several hundred several thousand dollars new world beater doesnt make sense protect investment course does Soaring Specialties formerly Service Plus has come up several new prod ucts just Quilted wing covers are specifically de signed marketed Sailplane enthusiast special covers Pattern aircraft also available Unlimited Standard Two-Meter HLG sizes have covered Soaring Special ties Prices covers $2995 Unlim ited size 1405 $2795 Standard $2595 Two-Meter $2395 HLG Shipping $305 Oklahoma residents need add 8% tax Shipping free order two sets Stab covers can also cluded additional $500 per set Quilted transmitter covers made same quilted material used wing covers designed keep out dust grass such flying environment contains sold $495 ultimate transmitter protection new Vision 1024 transmitter Soaring Specialties has hard-cover case 12 x 16 x 6-in case contains three layers 2-in foam hard plastic outer shell will house two trans mitters cases can also locked using small padlock cost hard-cover case $1695 plus shipping current high cost planes radios really good idea protect equipment products definitely sensible way just Contact Soaring Specialties 1403 Lincolnshire Road Oklahoma City OK 73159 tel 1-405/692-1122 Ninja Sig sent its new Ninja Slope Soarer kits few months back faced kind dilemma Ninja looked like great lit tle Slope ship especially less-experienced Sloper whos looking move up aileron plane bogged down other com mitments simply didnt have time build test fly plane Luckily able coerce fellow glider-guider friends build Ninja provide short review kit So further ado Ed Franzs ex periences Sig Ninja day talking Mark mentioned thinking building new Sig kit Ninja told Sig sent him asked would like build test out kit him Never turn down free kit said Sure Id glad As looked through kit impressed quality materials wood high quality although die-cutting Lite-Ply could have cleaner hardware package complete down ABS plastic skid servo tape foam cores cut cleanly white foam Continued Oil page 165 March 1991 57 BILL WINTERS R/C SPECIAL Bills latest design offers rock steady stability solid realistic flight performance Special design concept originated 1947 publicity Mechanics Illustrated 1948 over years has evolved optimized flyer new specially designed semi-symmetrical airfoil contributes smoothness response behavior aspects its air worthiness Special fully aerobatic yet offers broad spectrum performance speeds Optional flaps 4-5 channel radio 45-50 twocycle 46-60 four cycle 40-60 electric 61 span 642 sq area 51/26 lbs flying weight Diamond airfoil stabilizer FEATURES Tempered aluminum landing gear ABS molded cowl hardware package full size rolled plans photo illustrated step-by-step instructions windshield window material accurately machine die cut selected balsa spruce plywood flexible steel cable ailleron control IIAVEY675 TOWER LANE YSTEMS WEST CHESTER PA 19380 ORPoRATION IPRICE KIT FEATURES * FLEXI-GLASS FUSE * MACHINE CUT WINGS * MACHINE CUT STABS A ALL BUMPS & BLISTERS * 5 VIEWS & PLANS * CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS * GENEROUS HARDWARE PKG A CARBON FIBRE SPARS A ALL VACUFORMED PARTS * CLEAR CANOPY * RETRACT LOCATION SHOWI ACCESSOR ES AVA LABLE * STATIC & FLYING SPINNER /PROPS * FULL COCKPIT KIT A BOMBS TANKS PILOT * RETRACTS & STRUTS XADE IN THE USA ODEL BUILT BY HI-TEC MODELS BOB MELE TO ORDER 3END HECl OH MONEY ORDER TO Freecockpltkltw/eachorder$3OVaIUO INNOVATIVE MODEL PRODUCTS INC PO MARGATE FL 33063 OR CALL 8007803190 MODEL SPECIFICATIONS SPANV6 251NMASTER CARD & VISA ACCECPTED IWEIGHT 15LBS ENGINE 108 2CY 120 4CYADD $2000 SHIPPING AND HANDLING other fixed contact instead two inde pendent switches has three terminalsone moving contact two fixed contacts Thus DPDT switch has six termi nals altogether wire three sets two corresponding sol der terminals both switch halves parallel effectively double current-carrying capability switch efficient effective easy low cost also requires little space adds just little weight six switch terminals used stallation shown course four terminals two switch needed arm/disarm power system remaining two ac tively used serve wiring convenience function simple tie points several sys tem wires must connected correct wires must go correct place switch Thats tricky part little care combined additional info below thats needed get everything right As shown middle six pairs paral leled switch terminals goes next component system installation particular wir ing scheme middle terminals can thought switch output terminals since theyre connected moving contacts paralleled pair fixed terminals used switch input terminal summarize system wiring scheme far has positive battery output fuse input fuse output becomes arming switch input arming switch output re lays positive power next system compo nentin case speed control servodriven power control switch arming switch output would go connection switch stead inactive tie points switch used safely conveniently connect negative polarity system wiresie negative bat tery terminal negative power input speed control other motor controller system charge jack Now additional info mentioned earlier toggle switch illustrated typical majority market youll find others switch terminals have different func tional orientation housing Ive seen some example moving contact terminals end terminal grouping rather middle Its important know contacts whicha mistake can have significant conse quences addition some switches use different lever directions illustrated switch shown closed contacts lie opposite direc tion lever pointing want lever certain position say up switch youll need know lever di rection particular switch Different modelers prefer different lever-switch positions Some like have switch lever PLANS NOW AVAILABLE Easy-tobuild WORLD WAR SPAD RED BARON Pedal Planes little pilot age 3 6 will love due unique evating toy pointed up switch others prefer pointed forward Most switches thrown back opposite direction flight turned rationale event mishap read crash impact will likely throw lever forward offa small safety feature Finally sure busy wiring switch terminals neat clean no loose wire strands solder blobs could contact something shouldnt Yes connecting wires six little solder terminals can seem like three-handed operation times doableespecially some convenient holding clamping devices position hold thing during soldering Its worth effort cause approach makes simple neat wiring installation Next months continuation will include system wiring discussion how-to detail meantime happy quiet safe landings everyoneD RC Slope Soaring/Triebes Continued page 57 24-page photo-illustrated instruction book very detailed has building hints helpful example shows sheet foam cores using Sig Core-bond 3M Spray Adhesive includes helpful hints sheeting wings Continued page 166 Plans $1495 US & Canada Specify plans desired FL Rev add 6% tax Add $300 P ft 14 FANTASY TOYS 7958 Pines Blvd Suite 188 Pembroke Pines FL 33024 13051432-5196 March 1991 165 rNcivAJr V7E MXJDFL ~QTJcZI F F T THE KORTI-1 l1ERICiN larn prneter mate airfoil plelter inth FOILED AGAIN! 2ZZ PLOT AIRFOILS IN ANY CHORD UP TO 24 INCHES MODIFY THICKNESS CAMBER & TRMLING EDGE PLOT 5KiN THICKNESS FOR SHEErED WINGS ENTER DATA EASILY VIA INTELLiGENV EDITOR USER-FRIENDLY MENU-DRWEN OPERATION INCLUDES 18-PAGE tLLUSTRATED USER MANUAL $4500 Ov05 v.e 5000 /LZZ ___ nnna50 vans nra, vvssa 4~-n eMpcnnyuv nnnp05Vt~o vnmpnr coo maSh 5005 Gin nnmpU, C pvflr 50 meno~ 50015 *pnOy sr n ar Sink vend cvvv yr nOv50 00 tO CYGNET Software714 496-6961 24843 Del Prado #I41 Dana Point CA 92629 Plans complete fullsize patterns material list step-bystep instructjons color photographs Conetruttion materIals tWood wheels hardware atcI available lumber end hardware outlete Some parte available ready-made desired List included plans model builds very quickly easily fuselage goes together very quickly using Teelock construction CyA cyanoacrylate tail feathers sheet balsa need sanded preparation covering covered Ninja Black Baron Film no problems plane designed standard-size radio gear radio will fit plane ready fly weighed 28 ounces ballast gave Mark job test pilot first flight handled camera duties After double-checking throws Mark launched steady 10-mph breeze Ninja no problem staying up light lift proved very stable forgiving plane showed no bad habits stalls being very soft no tendency drop wing tip would recom mend Ninja excellent aileron trainer things considered am very happy plane would recommend anyone looking new Slope ship Thanks Ed also very impressed performance Ninja considering just basic design no special gimmicks features set apart other aileron trainer flying plane its dry weight no ballast found penetrated well performed basic aerobatic maneuvers Composite products Heres latest press re lease Composite Structures Technology Would like build stronger lighter consistent models save time too Use composite materials such carbon Kevlar fiberglass apply under vacuum pressure minimize epoxy weight giving maximum bonding strength possible because uniform atmospheric pressure applied layup eliminating voids Now can control amount epoxy better using TeflonCoated Glass Cloth TCG porous release mate rial Bleeder Felt directly over part vacuum draws out air vacuum bag ap plying pressure forcing excess epoxy out laminated cloth skin through TCG part removed vacuum bag TCG easily peels laminate taking Bleeder Felt excess epoxy weight surface will very finely textured weave TCG easily sanded perfectly smooth fine grit sandpaper few minutes maximum benefit mini mum weight use very low viscosity epoxy such Imported Clear Epoxy system new CST products expand choices have selecting materials next vacuum-bagged model have four different forms bagging material three different peel plies also offer two choices spray mold releasesilicone based Frekote 700 nonsilicone-based mold release will transfer part Composite Structures Technology has also ex panded its line composite materials offering new carbon fiber products including tapered sheets designed building composite wing spars lightweight tapered tail booms wide variety modeling applications 0060 carbon sheets also adding 0030 0060 carbon strips sized spar trailing edge applications newest addition thin unidirectional carbon fabric 10 wide can used greatly increase bend ing strength thin wings vacuum-bagged ap plications CST will sell unique carbon fabric foot customers can minimize waste maximize strength also stock choice weights Kevlar cloth widest selection Rohacell foam early days vacuum bagging nec essary modeler construct own vacuum-bagging system purchasing parts modifying fit needs Things have become whole lot easier CST offers complete vacuum-bagging systems great selection bagging supplies youve ever urge upgrade build ing techniques try composites CST would great place start can get touch folks Composite Structures Technology PO Box 4615 Lancaster CA 93539 tel/Fax 1-805/723-3783 Mid-Columbia Cup update just re minder Slope Race pilots Slope event year Mid-Columbia Cup will held Richland WA either Eagle Kiona Butte May 24-26 1991 $2000 minimum cash purse trophies prizes will given away competitors entry fee $80 registration will limited first 50 ap plicants information event con tact Tn-City Soarers Rt 4 Box 9544 W Richland WA 99352 John can reached telephone 1-509/627-2603 Wil 1-509/6275224 Roy 1-509/525-7066 D RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 58 super little machine featuring modern construc tion promotes long life good flyability 166 Model Aviation relative ease youre looking real nice de sign fun flying just messing around Ninja would great choice Looking BEST Hand-launch Sailplane Culpepper Chuperosa won 1990 NATS HLG class flown Rusty Shaw Featuring new Selig 7037 airfoil kit simply best hand-launch glider market Buy dont love kit well give money back The Culpepper Chuperosa 7037 available exclusively Northeast Sailplane Products Send $300 70-page sailplane catalog order Chuperosa 7032 well send great catalog free NorthEast Sailplane Products 16 Kirby Lane Williston Vermont 05495 802 658-9482 BATgraph on-Doaro expanaeO scale voltmeter interference monitor Servo loading/capaci ty Battery voltage packs 4C-18C very accurate O2vdc List $2895 Intro $2395 BATbug ery maintenance module BATbug simple cycler-battery discharge mod ule Maintains Ni-Cad batteries 4C-12 Cell Packs List $1595 Intro $139S BOTH FOR $3300 PLUS $200 SHIPIHOL DEALERS WANTED JAMES L WARDROPE ASTRODATA 421 SW Blakley Ct Bend Oregon 97702 3-389-2359 Toll Free 1-800-323-5492
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/03
Page Numbers: 56, 57, 165, 166
BEARDSLEY pilot CSR Rich Beardsley recently elected chairman board Cal ifornia Slope Racers club organized 1989 manage annual International Slope Race run regional races Rich member Santa Maria Soaring Society elected slim margin over Southern Cals Ray Kuntz CDd 1989 TSR Thirteen board members lo cated throughout California represent Slope Race pilots members CSR As club itself pilot enters CSR slope race automatically becomes member organization no membership dues expenses such printing postage AMA fees being obtained CSR contest entry fees Information California Slope Racers may obtained Rich Beardsley 2401 Country Lane Santa Maria CA 93455 tel 1-805/934-3191 CSR Regional Slope Race Speaking Cal ifornia Slope Racers first regional event orga nized CSR held Santa Maria last Oc tober Since unable make down Santa Maria event thanks go out Santa Maria Soaring Societys Steve Bircher following report race slope race superdespite light wind never decided whether blow doubt ever got much above 15 mph seemed drop heats started least pilot got caught way down hill wind dropped Four rounds four-plane heats boiled down three-way tie between Rich Spicer Joe Wurts Daryl Perkins met five-lap flyoff promised best race day plot rapidly unraveled Spicer crossed start line just before Go signal Daryl Joe went hard heavy disaster struck Wurts Making far turn lap two Joes plane dropped wing dived hill Daryl cruised win Rich running hard too far back catch up five laps disappointing endwe hoped close hard-fought final Thats racing involved agreed pretty good day flying fun despite iffy wind poll taken competitors tenta tive date set late March 1991 twoday meet along lines ISR Davenport case California Slope Racers have seen hill like can count hav ing good turnouts future Slope events finally looks like long-awaited goal ef fectively organizing slope racing creating unified competitive system has finally reached ISR Mid-Columbia Cup club regional races planned year appears 1991 will best year ever Slope Racing Slope Soar ing general left achieve ad dition international flavor some larger events right kind publicity incentives would possible get some international stars such Nic Wright Martin Bamert attend events could eventually lead 56 Model Aviation Radio Control Slope Soaring Mark Tnebes 20794 Krslslr Ct Saratoga CA 95070 sleek-looking Stinger latest offering Yarn Hunt Models An impressive mod ern Sloper designed Slope Racing high-speed fun favorite slope ship spans about two meters uses modified RG15 airfoil Photo courtesy Vein Hunt Stinger features fiberglass fuselage slIp-on nose cone really serious Sloper Sloper can purchased optional molded glass wing Check column info exciting new ship Vein Hunt photo Surprisingly agile quick Sig Ninja makes nice fun fly ship just about wind conditions addition its good per formance Ninja extremely easy fly offers stability durability nov ice Sloper needs Ed Franz photo major model manufactur ers have shied away producing true Slope Glider Sig guts introduce Ninja looks like its efforts will well rewarded Ed Franz photo real Slope Racing World Championship wimpy F3F stuft Wing covers Since Slope Soaring inherently abusive Sailpianes Slopers learn live dings scratches result usual less ideal landing conditions though impossible avoid blemishes models far too frequent hangar rash receive can avoided proper pro tection Soaring Specialties offers number products can provide much-needed pro tection Heres companys latest new product update After spending several hundred several thousand dollars new world beater doesnt make sense protect investment course does Soaring Specialties formerly Service Plus has come up several new prod ucts just Quilted wing covers are specifically de signed marketed Sailplane enthusiast special covers Pattern aircraft also available Unlimited Standard Two-Meter HLG sizes have covered Soaring Special ties Prices covers $2995 Unlim ited size 1405 $2795 Standard $2595 Two-Meter $2395 HLG Shipping $305 Oklahoma residents need add 8% tax Shipping free order two sets Stab covers can also cluded additional $500 per set Quilted transmitter covers made same quilted material used wing covers designed keep out dust grass such flying environment contains sold $495 ultimate transmitter protection new Vision 1024 transmitter Soaring Specialties has hard-cover case 12 x 16 x 6-in case contains three layers 2-in foam hard plastic outer shell will house two trans mitters cases can also locked using small padlock cost hard-cover case $1695 plus shipping current high cost planes radios really good idea protect equipment products definitely sensible way just Contact Soaring Specialties 1403 Lincolnshire Road Oklahoma City OK 73159 tel 1-405/692-1122 Ninja Sig sent its new Ninja Slope Soarer kits few months back faced kind dilemma Ninja looked like great lit tle Slope ship especially less-experienced Sloper whos looking move up aileron plane bogged down other com mitments simply didnt have time build test fly plane Luckily able coerce fellow glider-guider friends build Ninja provide short review kit So further ado Ed Franzs ex periences Sig Ninja day talking Mark mentioned thinking building new Sig kit Ninja told Sig sent him asked would like build test out kit him Never turn down free kit said Sure Id glad As looked through kit impressed quality materials wood high quality although die-cutting Lite-Ply could have cleaner hardware package complete down ABS plastic skid servo tape foam cores cut cleanly white foam Continued Oil page 165 March 1991 57 BILL WINTERS R/C SPECIAL Bills latest design offers rock steady stability solid realistic flight performance Special design concept originated 1947 publicity Mechanics Illustrated 1948 over years has evolved optimized flyer new specially designed semi-symmetrical airfoil contributes smoothness response behavior aspects its air worthiness Special fully aerobatic yet offers broad spectrum performance speeds Optional flaps 4-5 channel radio 45-50 twocycle 46-60 four cycle 40-60 electric 61 span 642 sq area 51/26 lbs flying weight Diamond airfoil stabilizer FEATURES Tempered aluminum landing gear ABS molded cowl hardware package full size rolled plans photo illustrated step-by-step instructions windshield window material accurately machine die cut selected balsa spruce plywood flexible steel cable ailleron control IIAVEY675 TOWER LANE YSTEMS WEST CHESTER PA 19380 ORPoRATION IPRICE KIT FEATURES * FLEXI-GLASS FUSE * MACHINE CUT WINGS * MACHINE CUT STABS A ALL BUMPS & BLISTERS * 5 VIEWS & PLANS * CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS * GENEROUS HARDWARE PKG A CARBON FIBRE SPARS A ALL VACUFORMED PARTS * CLEAR CANOPY * RETRACT LOCATION SHOWI ACCESSOR ES AVA LABLE * STATIC & FLYING SPINNER /PROPS * FULL COCKPIT KIT A BOMBS TANKS PILOT * RETRACTS & STRUTS XADE IN THE USA ODEL BUILT BY HI-TEC MODELS BOB MELE TO ORDER 3END HECl OH MONEY ORDER TO Freecockpltkltw/eachorder$3OVaIUO INNOVATIVE MODEL PRODUCTS INC PO MARGATE FL 33063 OR CALL 8007803190 MODEL SPECIFICATIONS SPANV6 251NMASTER CARD & VISA ACCECPTED IWEIGHT 15LBS ENGINE 108 2CY 120 4CYADD $2000 SHIPPING AND HANDLING other fixed contact instead two inde pendent switches has three terminalsone moving contact two fixed contacts Thus DPDT switch has six termi nals altogether wire three sets two corresponding sol der terminals both switch halves parallel effectively double current-carrying capability switch efficient effective easy low cost also requires little space adds just little weight six switch terminals used stallation shown course four terminals two switch needed arm/disarm power system remaining two ac tively used serve wiring convenience function simple tie points several sys tem wires must connected correct wires must go correct place switch Thats tricky part little care combined additional info below thats needed get everything right As shown middle six pairs paral leled switch terminals goes next component system installation particular wir ing scheme middle terminals can thought switch output terminals since theyre connected moving contacts paralleled pair fixed terminals used switch input terminal summarize system wiring scheme far has positive battery output fuse input fuse output becomes arming switch input arming switch output re lays positive power next system compo nentin case speed control servodriven power control switch arming switch output would go connection switch stead inactive tie points switch used safely conveniently connect negative polarity system wiresie negative bat tery terminal negative power input speed control other motor controller system charge jack Now additional info mentioned earlier toggle switch illustrated typical majority market youll find others switch terminals have different func tional orientation housing Ive seen some example moving contact terminals end terminal grouping rather middle Its important know contacts whicha mistake can have significant conse quences addition some switches use different lever directions illustrated switch shown closed contacts lie opposite direc tion lever pointing want lever certain position say up switch youll need know lever di rection particular switch Different modelers prefer different lever-switch positions Some like have switch lever PLANS NOW AVAILABLE Easy-tobuild WORLD WAR SPAD RED BARON Pedal Planes little pilot age 3 6 will love due unique evating toy pointed up switch others prefer pointed forward Most switches thrown back opposite direction flight turned rationale event mishap read crash impact will likely throw lever forward offa small safety feature Finally sure busy wiring switch terminals neat clean no loose wire strands solder blobs could contact something shouldnt Yes connecting wires six little solder terminals can seem like three-handed operation times doableespecially some convenient holding clamping devices position hold thing during soldering Its worth effort cause approach makes simple neat wiring installation Next months continuation will include system wiring discussion how-to detail meantime happy quiet safe landings everyoneD RC Slope Soaring/Triebes Continued page 57 24-page photo-illustrated instruction book very detailed has building hints helpful example shows sheet foam cores using Sig Core-bond 3M Spray Adhesive includes helpful hints sheeting wings Continued page 166 Plans $1495 US & Canada Specify plans desired FL Rev add 6% tax Add $300 P ft 14 FANTASY TOYS 7958 Pines Blvd Suite 188 Pembroke Pines FL 33024 13051432-5196 March 1991 165 rNcivAJr V7E MXJDFL ~QTJcZI F F T THE KORTI-1 l1ERICiN larn prneter mate airfoil plelter inth FOILED AGAIN! 2ZZ PLOT AIRFOILS IN ANY CHORD UP TO 24 INCHES MODIFY THICKNESS CAMBER & TRMLING EDGE PLOT 5KiN THICKNESS FOR SHEErED WINGS ENTER DATA EASILY VIA INTELLiGENV EDITOR USER-FRIENDLY MENU-DRWEN OPERATION INCLUDES 18-PAGE tLLUSTRATED USER MANUAL $4500 Ov05 v.e 5000 /LZZ ___ nnna50 vans nra, vvssa 4~-n eMpcnnyuv nnnp05Vt~o vnmpnr coo maSh 5005 Gin nnmpU, C pvflr 50 meno~ 50015 *pnOy sr n ar Sink vend cvvv yr nOv50 00 tO CYGNET Software714 496-6961 24843 Del Prado #I41 Dana Point CA 92629 Plans complete fullsize patterns material list step-bystep instructjons color photographs Conetruttion materIals tWood wheels hardware atcI available lumber end hardware outlete Some parte available ready-made desired List included plans model builds very quickly easily fuselage goes together very quickly using Teelock construction CyA cyanoacrylate tail feathers sheet balsa need sanded preparation covering covered Ninja Black Baron Film no problems plane designed standard-size radio gear radio will fit plane ready fly weighed 28 ounces ballast gave Mark job test pilot first flight handled camera duties After double-checking throws Mark launched steady 10-mph breeze Ninja no problem staying up light lift proved very stable forgiving plane showed no bad habits stalls being very soft no tendency drop wing tip would recom mend Ninja excellent aileron trainer things considered am very happy plane would recommend anyone looking new Slope ship Thanks Ed also very impressed performance Ninja considering just basic design no special gimmicks features set apart other aileron trainer flying plane its dry weight no ballast found penetrated well performed basic aerobatic maneuvers Composite products Heres latest press re lease Composite Structures Technology Would like build stronger lighter consistent models save time too Use composite materials such carbon Kevlar fiberglass apply under vacuum pressure minimize epoxy weight giving maximum bonding strength possible because uniform atmospheric pressure applied layup eliminating voids Now can control amount epoxy better using TeflonCoated Glass Cloth TCG porous release mate rial Bleeder Felt directly over part vacuum draws out air vacuum bag ap plying pressure forcing excess epoxy out laminated cloth skin through TCG part removed vacuum bag TCG easily peels laminate taking Bleeder Felt excess epoxy weight surface will very finely textured weave TCG easily sanded perfectly smooth fine grit sandpaper few minutes maximum benefit mini mum weight use very low viscosity epoxy such Imported Clear Epoxy system new CST products expand choices have selecting materials next vacuum-bagged model have four different forms bagging material three different peel plies also offer two choices spray mold releasesilicone based Frekote 700 nonsilicone-based mold release will transfer part Composite Structures Technology has also ex panded its line composite materials offering new carbon fiber products including tapered sheets designed building composite wing spars lightweight tapered tail booms wide variety modeling applications 0060 carbon sheets also adding 0030 0060 carbon strips sized spar trailing edge applications newest addition thin unidirectional carbon fabric 10 wide can used greatly increase bend ing strength thin wings vacuum-bagged ap plications CST will sell unique carbon fabric foot customers can minimize waste maximize strength also stock choice weights Kevlar cloth widest selection Rohacell foam early days vacuum bagging nec essary modeler construct own vacuum-bagging system purchasing parts modifying fit needs Things have become whole lot easier CST offers complete vacuum-bagging systems great selection bagging supplies youve ever urge upgrade build ing techniques try composites CST would great place start can get touch folks Composite Structures Technology PO Box 4615 Lancaster CA 93539 tel/Fax 1-805/723-3783 Mid-Columbia Cup update just re minder Slope Race pilots Slope event year Mid-Columbia Cup will held Richland WA either Eagle Kiona Butte May 24-26 1991 $2000 minimum cash purse trophies prizes will given away competitors entry fee $80 registration will limited first 50 ap plicants information event con tact Tn-City Soarers Rt 4 Box 9544 W Richland WA 99352 John can reached telephone 1-509/627-2603 Wil 1-509/6275224 Roy 1-509/525-7066 D RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 58 super little machine featuring modern construc tion promotes long life good flyability 166 Model Aviation relative ease youre looking real nice de sign fun flying just messing around Ninja would great choice Looking BEST Hand-launch Sailplane Culpepper Chuperosa won 1990 NATS HLG class flown Rusty Shaw Featuring new Selig 7037 airfoil kit simply best hand-launch glider market Buy dont love kit well give money back The Culpepper Chuperosa 7037 available exclusively Northeast Sailplane Products Send $300 70-page sailplane catalog order Chuperosa 7032 well send great catalog free NorthEast Sailplane Products 16 Kirby Lane Williston Vermont 05495 802 658-9482 BATgraph on-Doaro expanaeO scale voltmeter interference monitor Servo loading/capaci ty Battery voltage packs 4C-18C very accurate O2vdc List $2895 Intro $2395 BATbug ery maintenance module BATbug simple cycler-battery discharge mod ule Maintains Ni-Cad batteries 4C-12 Cell Packs List $1595 Intro $139S BOTH FOR $3300 PLUS $200 SHIPIHOL DEALERS WANTED JAMES L WARDROPE ASTRODATA 421 SW Blakley Ct Bend Oregon 97702 3-389-2359 Toll Free 1-800-323-5492