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Radio Control: Slope Soaring

Author: W. Byers


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/05
Page Numbers: 105, 106, 108

RADIO CONTROL SLOPE SOARING Servos wonderful miniature electromechanical devices C RC Theyre power behind RC system Simply servos little motors control beautiful models JR Radio Control has recently introduced new servo dedicated glider/sailplane community hot new microservo model 351 design 351 came about result conversation JR sales representative Ed Sleger Slegers International As story goes Slegers International selling JR 341 microservos other hobby distributor US JR wanted know Ed told sailplaners use microservos wings models ailerons flaps elevator control responded asking what JR could increase sales volume Ed sald Put metal gears 341 JR did now us can benefit Also JR now keenly aware design requirements rumored considering another option Ed suggested having lead wire come out bottom servo Great ideas make great products somebody listening JR has another great servo available 7000 Super Servo 7000 very low-profile servo its 102 inches high puts out 608 ozIin torque JR engineers redesigned 7000 better resolution less deadband better power delivery new 7000-series servos incorporate design pulses servo 2200 Hz 2200 pulses per second different Conventional servos operate low frequency 60 Hz lot power around center point have deflected much 200 off center provide full torque 7000 delivers near-maximum torque almost immediately around its center point accelerates maximum speed power approximately five times quicker conventional servos assessment 7000 servo would make ideal elevator servo demanding Slope model Using super servos will definitely give model rock-hard feel elevator combine 351s wing youll have killer performance JR servos available Horizon Hobby Distributors Inc Box 6029 Champaign IL 61826-6029 looking over JR servo specifications latest flyer Understanding Servos noticed very interesting chart compares servo performance four- five-cell power Apparently five-cell systems deliver some distinct advantages speed torque increased example model 341 servo powered five cells instead four its speed increases 24 seconds 17 seconds traverse 600—an increase 41% torque 341 goes 319 oz/in 380 oz/inan increase 19% bad adding battery airborne pack Now battery manufacturers could just come up way make packs shapely would fit noses models better RC hobby going survive grow needs attract new fliers vexing problemone defined answers thing sure thoughbeginners need beginner models often have seen new fliers buy wrong gliders traln What usually happens crash super model soon no longer involved hobby Ive often recommended new fliers purchase Gentle Lady Sig Riser 100 MiniMax 700 similar model past would have recommended Aquila Drifter Olympic II Sagitta good gliders gave owners hours fun enjoyment Recently conversation Bob Renaud Airtronics informed Airtronics has also recognized need entrylevel gliders Fun gliders Inexpensive gliders response Airtronics will soon reintroduce legendary Olympic II Sagitta absolutely great news Airtronics makes some best glider kits world May1996 105 Two Power Slope Soaring models formation floater Point Mountain Fun Fly Utah Art Boysen photo Grumman A-6 Intruder good example modern combat aircraft adapted Slope Soaring Art Boysen photo just rockets Flight Master models Estes new Light Glider line Free Flight models currenfly manufacturing Thermal Eagle Swift Legend Falcon 550Eall great gliders really beginners airplanes Airtronics will offer beginners opportunity hone skills Olympic II Sagitta before transition highperformance sailplanes Look models youre interested getting Soaring logged hours polyhedral models before moving straightwing Slopers importantly whole lot fun favorite slope Contact Airtronics 11 Auuy frvine CA 92718 Estes Industries Box 227 Penrose CO 81240 has just released new line Free Flight rubber-powered models gliders Seeing instantly restored visions early days model aviation wonderful warm secure feeling havent seen Estes new Light Gliders models should impressive Moreover going afford millions kids opportunity enjoy gliders rubber-powered flight can still remember seeing friends Free flight model dot out thermal modest hand-toss guess about 1960 schoolyard adjoined grandmothers yard impressed flight since has kept coming back Foameron received bit information new Slope model called Foameron Joe Galletti offers kit has provided short review new model Foameron full-tilt Slope airplane basically crashproof looks flies like composite airplane unlike Foameron can cost dollars precious building/repairing time Foameron kit comes everything need complete blue foam cores fuselage six-ply plywood pieces 3M tape adhesives vinyl hardened-aluminum machined-steel wing rods linkages Rocket City joints connectors Foameron model builds glue silicone balsa need knife Dremel tool finish kit Assembly time varies 4 10 hours depending builders skill level Foameron control surfaces wingeron elevator however does require special radio gear Standard $15 servos will work fine wing loading ballast Foameron its unique interchangeable wing rods system standard receiver fits fuselage room spare switch 600 mAh flat battery pack required smaller packs work too recommend five-cell pack maximum response Foameron uses wingeron control configuration wings pivot no ailerons advantages follows 1 Wings remove secondsno wires 2 No mechanisms control surfaces servos break wings 3 No expensive microservos needed wings 12th ANNUAL MARC SHOW FOR INFORMATION CONTACT Show Directors RON STAHL 4521 Belvieu Ave Baltimore MD 21215 410-664-2712 * NOW FULLY AIR-CONDITIONED * MID ATLANTIC RADIO CONTROL JUNE 11996 & JUNE 21996 Saturday 9am 5pm Sunday lOam 4pm MARYLAND STATE FAIR GROUNDS TIMONIUM MARYLAND Over 100 Manufacturers Static Displays Swapshop Radio Kit & Equipment Raffle DAVE MITCHELL 129 Leslie Ave Baltimore MD 21236 410-668-6690 SWAP SHOP $20 Per Day Includes Admission NO DEALERS PLEASE Limit 2 tables per person -SWAP SHOP ONLYFor Pre-Registration call VERNON DAVIES 1504 Putty Hill Ave Baltimore MD 21204 410 823-4562 Sponsored TO YORK MliRP~ imma uauViEhi INC 45 YORK RD EXIT 17 1 PADOMA RD flUONIUM FAiR TO FREDRICICGROUNDS IIUONIUM AD95 70195 40 695 BALT1MRE WASH PKWY TO WASHINGTONNORTlI TO WLMINGTON Door Prizes Free Parking 5000 Cars Refreshment Centers Indoor & Outdoor Demonstrations Factory Teams Aircraft-Car-Boats Radios-Engines Transmitter Testing 9000 Gallon Outdoor Boat Pond AS ALWAYS AS ELLING SHOW! 106 Model Aviation Gallettis Foameron complete kit can constructed 4-20 hours depending builders skill level 4338 Austin Blvd Island Park NY 11558 516-431-4127 516-889-2682 FEATURING UTEWEIGHT EMT CONDUIT TUBING & QUICK LOCK ON FIllINGS NO TOO F~NCTEiDE1 I3/41I asia sao Silo IlOslO $85 $115 LJ2ii1J 0 TARP INCLUDED I3/4II I8x10$95$130I lOslO$100$135I BREAKDOWN MODEL Fits in Cars & Can Shipped UPS Add Amounts Below Unit Price SxiO & iOxiO Flat $40 3/4 & $45 BxiO& lOslO Peaked 435 3/4 & $45 10x20 Flat 564 3/4 & $73 10x20 Peaked 962 1 3/4-600314-60034-6503/4-4003/46003/4-6503/4-750 1-800i-8001 900500I 800i-900 i-i000 P4LP40P5FFOOT PAD F03FOLBUNGlE BALL 3/4-6003/4-6503/47503/4-6503/46003/46006400 P-900l-900 ii000I 7501 800i800 [i~i POP UP CANOPIES $29900 lOxlO LIGHTWEIGHT $39900 lOxlO HEAVYWEIGHT Sets Up Less 30 Seconds No Tools Required Other Sizes 8x8 lOxiS 10x20 WE UAMJFACTURE & STOO SEVER AL OINER SYSTEkIS & HAVE FIAi ORE OF ACCESSORIES ALL WITH THE VENOOR II MN CALL FAX OR MAE US TO PLACE YOUR ORDER OR TO RECEFJE YOUR FREE CATALOG 4 Superior roll rate low-speed maneuvering 5 Spare sets wings cheap due lack mechanism etc wings ship high-aspect 5inch tip 7-inch root RG-14 airfoil 60-inch span use thin airfoil competition arrow shafts full-length spars wings sheeted smooth 35-mu vinyl covering color choice Foameron wing rod designed center gravity CG point model Consequently kit comes three rods aluminum 9-inch steel 18inch steel rods allow quick changes ballast weight messy lead pellets CG remains constant conesponding wing loadings about 8 10 14 ozisq ft respectfully An extra-long rod available extra cost yields 18 oz/sq ft wing loading Foameron can used types RC Soaring recreation Combat Slope trainer airplane pack trip Foameron designed enable pilots novice expert experience what call guilt-free flight noperformance-compromise airplane also enables pilots land model whenever wherever want can land pine tree grass fear serious damage crashed does cause sacrifice entire evening repair customer willing send radio shop can give completely prebuilt airplane ready-to-fly cost true RTF approximately $160 Several stages model completion also available somewhat lower costs have unique policy replacing parts free charge may damaged during assembly due mistakes/brainfade guarantee follow assembly instructions unsatisfied flight performance Foameron send back full refund Foameron available $6995 Shipping $10 pay Visa card its $8 pay check money order Contact Torque & Recoil Club 7004 Chinook Austin TX 78736 Tel/Fax 512 454-0061 Shipping time five working days 5 JT-40P $2595 51-61 JT-60P $2795 MOKI 61 JT-MK6iP $2995 Pitts-Style Mufflers UNIVERSAL BOLT ON side mounted engines Will fit 90% engines made after 1989 Easy attach Just bolt muffler engine wIth factory muffler bolTs bolts suobiled muffler JT-4OPB 29-45 JT-6OPb $279551-61 $3195 MAIL ORDER Please add 5400 UPS shipping Check MO Visa MC COO accepted Add $450 extra COO Calitornia resideTts add 8% sales tax 108 Model Aviation 9iPASP 108$3295 JT-F74PFOX 74$3395 JT-MiO8PMAX 9i-l08$3595 JT-BGXPMAX BGXI$3695 JT-ST69PST 61-75-90$3395 JT-ST25PST 25-3000$3595 JT-MKi5OPMOKI 15$3695 JT-W120PWEBRA 12053395 7/irNT bqI1 Glow Plugs IfltrOduce NEW SUPER COOL Plug Hi Temp Insulator aely $209 addition FIREBALL RIC IDLE BAR plug $209 Hot & Standard Non-Idle Bar plugs still $169 Swan8on A8socsate8 P0 Box 151 Wayne NJ 1948 07470 UPS ~1 t~nvg---azi- 7 UPS Y L.2~ DAILY [J 000 UNIVERSAL STRAP ON older engInes muffler bolts EShautt estenslons worm drive mounting sEmi Included

Author: W. Byers


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/05
Page Numbers: 105, 106, 108

RADIO CONTROL SLOPE SOARING Servos wonderful miniature electromechanical devices C RC Theyre power behind RC system Simply servos little motors control beautiful models JR Radio Control has recently introduced new servo dedicated glider/sailplane community hot new microservo model 351 design 351 came about result conversation JR sales representative Ed Sleger Slegers International As story goes Slegers International selling JR 341 microservos other hobby distributor US JR wanted know Ed told sailplaners use microservos wings models ailerons flaps elevator control responded asking what JR could increase sales volume Ed sald Put metal gears 341 JR did now us can benefit Also JR now keenly aware design requirements rumored considering another option Ed suggested having lead wire come out bottom servo Great ideas make great products somebody listening JR has another great servo available 7000 Super Servo 7000 very low-profile servo its 102 inches high puts out 608 ozIin torque JR engineers redesigned 7000 better resolution less deadband better power delivery new 7000-series servos incorporate design pulses servo 2200 Hz 2200 pulses per second different Conventional servos operate low frequency 60 Hz lot power around center point have deflected much 200 off center provide full torque 7000 delivers near-maximum torque almost immediately around its center point accelerates maximum speed power approximately five times quicker conventional servos assessment 7000 servo would make ideal elevator servo demanding Slope model Using super servos will definitely give model rock-hard feel elevator combine 351s wing youll have killer performance JR servos available Horizon Hobby Distributors Inc Box 6029 Champaign IL 61826-6029 looking over JR servo specifications latest flyer Understanding Servos noticed very interesting chart compares servo performance four- five-cell power Apparently five-cell systems deliver some distinct advantages speed torque increased example model 341 servo powered five cells instead four its speed increases 24 seconds 17 seconds traverse 600—an increase 41% torque 341 goes 319 oz/in 380 oz/inan increase 19% bad adding battery airborne pack Now battery manufacturers could just come up way make packs shapely would fit noses models better RC hobby going survive grow needs attract new fliers vexing problemone defined answers thing sure thoughbeginners need beginner models often have seen new fliers buy wrong gliders traln What usually happens crash super model soon no longer involved hobby Ive often recommended new fliers purchase Gentle Lady Sig Riser 100 MiniMax 700 similar model past would have recommended Aquila Drifter Olympic II Sagitta good gliders gave owners hours fun enjoyment Recently conversation Bob Renaud Airtronics informed Airtronics has also recognized need entrylevel gliders Fun gliders Inexpensive gliders response Airtronics will soon reintroduce legendary Olympic II Sagitta absolutely great news Airtronics makes some best glider kits world May1996 105 Two Power Slope Soaring models formation floater Point Mountain Fun Fly Utah Art Boysen photo Grumman A-6 Intruder good example modern combat aircraft adapted Slope Soaring Art Boysen photo just rockets Flight Master models Estes new Light Glider line Free Flight models currenfly manufacturing Thermal Eagle Swift Legend Falcon 550Eall great gliders really beginners airplanes Airtronics will offer beginners opportunity hone skills Olympic II Sagitta before transition highperformance sailplanes Look models youre interested getting Soaring logged hours polyhedral models before moving straightwing Slopers importantly whole lot fun favorite slope Contact Airtronics 11 Auuy frvine CA 92718 Estes Industries Box 227 Penrose CO 81240 has just released new line Free Flight rubber-powered models gliders Seeing instantly restored visions early days model aviation wonderful warm secure feeling havent seen Estes new Light Gliders models should impressive Moreover going afford millions kids opportunity enjoy gliders rubber-powered flight can still remember seeing friends Free flight model dot out thermal modest hand-toss guess about 1960 schoolyard adjoined grandmothers yard impressed flight since has kept coming back Foameron received bit information new Slope model called Foameron Joe Galletti offers kit has provided short review new model Foameron full-tilt Slope airplane basically crashproof looks flies like composite airplane unlike Foameron can cost dollars precious building/repairing time Foameron kit comes everything need complete blue foam cores fuselage six-ply plywood pieces 3M tape adhesives vinyl hardened-aluminum machined-steel wing rods linkages Rocket City joints connectors Foameron model builds glue silicone balsa need knife Dremel tool finish kit Assembly time varies 4 10 hours depending builders skill level Foameron control surfaces wingeron elevator however does require special radio gear Standard $15 servos will work fine wing loading ballast Foameron its unique interchangeable wing rods system standard receiver fits fuselage room spare switch 600 mAh flat battery pack required smaller packs work too recommend five-cell pack maximum response Foameron uses wingeron control configuration wings pivot no ailerons advantages follows 1 Wings remove secondsno wires 2 No mechanisms control surfaces servos break wings 3 No expensive microservos needed wings 12th ANNUAL MARC SHOW FOR INFORMATION CONTACT Show Directors RON STAHL 4521 Belvieu Ave Baltimore MD 21215 410-664-2712 * NOW FULLY AIR-CONDITIONED * MID ATLANTIC RADIO CONTROL JUNE 11996 & JUNE 21996 Saturday 9am 5pm Sunday lOam 4pm MARYLAND STATE FAIR GROUNDS TIMONIUM MARYLAND Over 100 Manufacturers Static Displays Swapshop Radio Kit & Equipment Raffle DAVE MITCHELL 129 Leslie Ave Baltimore MD 21236 410-668-6690 SWAP SHOP $20 Per Day Includes Admission NO DEALERS PLEASE Limit 2 tables per person -SWAP SHOP ONLYFor Pre-Registration call VERNON DAVIES 1504 Putty Hill Ave Baltimore MD 21204 410 823-4562 Sponsored TO YORK MliRP~ imma uauViEhi INC 45 YORK RD EXIT 17 1 PADOMA RD flUONIUM FAiR TO FREDRICICGROUNDS IIUONIUM AD95 70195 40 695 BALT1MRE WASH PKWY TO WASHINGTONNORTlI TO WLMINGTON Door Prizes Free Parking 5000 Cars Refreshment Centers Indoor & Outdoor Demonstrations Factory Teams Aircraft-Car-Boats Radios-Engines Transmitter Testing 9000 Gallon Outdoor Boat Pond AS ALWAYS AS ELLING SHOW! 106 Model Aviation Gallettis Foameron complete kit can constructed 4-20 hours depending builders skill level 4338 Austin Blvd Island Park NY 11558 516-431-4127 516-889-2682 FEATURING UTEWEIGHT EMT CONDUIT TUBING & QUICK LOCK ON FIllINGS NO TOO F~NCTEiDE1 I3/41I asia sao Silo IlOslO $85 $115 LJ2ii1J 0 TARP INCLUDED I3/4II I8x10$95$130I lOslO$100$135I BREAKDOWN MODEL Fits in Cars & Can Shipped UPS Add Amounts Below Unit Price SxiO & iOxiO Flat $40 3/4 & $45 BxiO& lOslO Peaked 435 3/4 & $45 10x20 Flat 564 3/4 & $73 10x20 Peaked 962 1 3/4-600314-60034-6503/4-4003/46003/4-6503/4-750 1-800i-8001 900500I 800i-900 i-i000 P4LP40P5FFOOT PAD F03FOLBUNGlE BALL 3/4-6003/4-6503/47503/4-6503/46003/46006400 P-900l-900 ii000I 7501 800i800 [i~i POP UP CANOPIES $29900 lOxlO LIGHTWEIGHT $39900 lOxlO HEAVYWEIGHT Sets Up Less 30 Seconds No Tools Required Other Sizes 8x8 lOxiS 10x20 WE UAMJFACTURE & STOO SEVER AL OINER SYSTEkIS & HAVE FIAi ORE OF ACCESSORIES ALL WITH THE VENOOR II MN CALL FAX OR MAE US TO PLACE YOUR ORDER OR TO RECEFJE YOUR FREE CATALOG 4 Superior roll rate low-speed maneuvering 5 Spare sets wings cheap due lack mechanism etc wings ship high-aspect 5inch tip 7-inch root RG-14 airfoil 60-inch span use thin airfoil competition arrow shafts full-length spars wings sheeted smooth 35-mu vinyl covering color choice Foameron wing rod designed center gravity CG point model Consequently kit comes three rods aluminum 9-inch steel 18inch steel rods allow quick changes ballast weight messy lead pellets CG remains constant conesponding wing loadings about 8 10 14 ozisq ft respectfully An extra-long rod available extra cost yields 18 oz/sq ft wing loading Foameron can used types RC Soaring recreation Combat Slope trainer airplane pack trip Foameron designed enable pilots novice expert experience what call guilt-free flight noperformance-compromise airplane also enables pilots land model whenever wherever want can land pine tree grass fear serious damage crashed does cause sacrifice entire evening repair customer willing send radio shop can give completely prebuilt airplane ready-to-fly cost true RTF approximately $160 Several stages model completion also available somewhat lower costs have unique policy replacing parts free charge may damaged during assembly due mistakes/brainfade guarantee follow assembly instructions unsatisfied flight performance Foameron send back full refund Foameron available $6995 Shipping $10 pay Visa card its $8 pay check money order Contact Torque & Recoil Club 7004 Chinook Austin TX 78736 Tel/Fax 512 454-0061 Shipping time five working days 5 JT-40P $2595 51-61 JT-60P $2795 MOKI 61 JT-MK6iP $2995 Pitts-Style Mufflers UNIVERSAL BOLT ON side mounted engines Will fit 90% engines made after 1989 Easy attach Just bolt muffler engine wIth factory muffler bolTs bolts suobiled muffler JT-4OPB 29-45 JT-6OPb $279551-61 $3195 MAIL ORDER Please add 5400 UPS shipping Check MO Visa MC COO accepted Add $450 extra COO Calitornia resideTts add 8% sales tax 108 Model Aviation 9iPASP 108$3295 JT-F74PFOX 74$3395 JT-MiO8PMAX 9i-l08$3595 JT-BGXPMAX BGXI$3695 JT-ST69PST 61-75-90$3395 JT-ST25PST 25-3000$3595 JT-MKi5OPMOKI 15$3695 JT-W120PWEBRA 12053395 7/irNT bqI1 Glow Plugs IfltrOduce NEW SUPER COOL Plug Hi Temp Insulator aely $209 addition FIREBALL RIC IDLE BAR plug $209 Hot & Standard Non-Idle Bar plugs still $169 Swan8on A8socsate8 P0 Box 151 Wayne NJ 1948 07470 UPS ~1 t~nvg---azi- 7 UPS Y L.2~ DAILY [J 000 UNIVERSAL STRAP ON older engInes muffler bolts EShautt estenslons worm drive mounting sEmi Included

Author: W. Byers


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/05
Page Numbers: 105, 106, 108

RADIO CONTROL SLOPE SOARING Servos wonderful miniature electromechanical devices C RC Theyre power behind RC system Simply servos little motors control beautiful models JR Radio Control has recently introduced new servo dedicated glider/sailplane community hot new microservo model 351 design 351 came about result conversation JR sales representative Ed Sleger Slegers International As story goes Slegers International selling JR 341 microservos other hobby distributor US JR wanted know Ed told sailplaners use microservos wings models ailerons flaps elevator control responded asking what JR could increase sales volume Ed sald Put metal gears 341 JR did now us can benefit Also JR now keenly aware design requirements rumored considering another option Ed suggested having lead wire come out bottom servo Great ideas make great products somebody listening JR has another great servo available 7000 Super Servo 7000 very low-profile servo its 102 inches high puts out 608 ozIin torque JR engineers redesigned 7000 better resolution less deadband better power delivery new 7000-series servos incorporate design pulses servo 2200 Hz 2200 pulses per second different Conventional servos operate low frequency 60 Hz lot power around center point have deflected much 200 off center provide full torque 7000 delivers near-maximum torque almost immediately around its center point accelerates maximum speed power approximately five times quicker conventional servos assessment 7000 servo would make ideal elevator servo demanding Slope model Using super servos will definitely give model rock-hard feel elevator combine 351s wing youll have killer performance JR servos available Horizon Hobby Distributors Inc Box 6029 Champaign IL 61826-6029 looking over JR servo specifications latest flyer Understanding Servos noticed very interesting chart compares servo performance four- five-cell power Apparently five-cell systems deliver some distinct advantages speed torque increased example model 341 servo powered five cells instead four its speed increases 24 seconds 17 seconds traverse 600—an increase 41% torque 341 goes 319 oz/in 380 oz/inan increase 19% bad adding battery airborne pack Now battery manufacturers could just come up way make packs shapely would fit noses models better RC hobby going survive grow needs attract new fliers vexing problemone defined answers thing sure thoughbeginners need beginner models often have seen new fliers buy wrong gliders traln What usually happens crash super model soon no longer involved hobby Ive often recommended new fliers purchase Gentle Lady Sig Riser 100 MiniMax 700 similar model past would have recommended Aquila Drifter Olympic II Sagitta good gliders gave owners hours fun enjoyment Recently conversation Bob Renaud Airtronics informed Airtronics has also recognized need entrylevel gliders Fun gliders Inexpensive gliders response Airtronics will soon reintroduce legendary Olympic II Sagitta absolutely great news Airtronics makes some best glider kits world May1996 105 Two Power Slope Soaring models formation floater Point Mountain Fun Fly Utah Art Boysen photo Grumman A-6 Intruder good example modern combat aircraft adapted Slope Soaring Art Boysen photo just rockets Flight Master models Estes new Light Glider line Free Flight models currenfly manufacturing Thermal Eagle Swift Legend Falcon 550Eall great gliders really beginners airplanes Airtronics will offer beginners opportunity hone skills Olympic II Sagitta before transition highperformance sailplanes Look models youre interested getting Soaring logged hours polyhedral models before moving straightwing Slopers importantly whole lot fun favorite slope Contact Airtronics 11 Auuy frvine CA 92718 Estes Industries Box 227 Penrose CO 81240 has just released new line Free Flight rubber-powered models gliders Seeing instantly restored visions early days model aviation wonderful warm secure feeling havent seen Estes new Light Gliders models should impressive Moreover going afford millions kids opportunity enjoy gliders rubber-powered flight can still remember seeing friends Free flight model dot out thermal modest hand-toss guess about 1960 schoolyard adjoined grandmothers yard impressed flight since has kept coming back Foameron received bit information new Slope model called Foameron Joe Galletti offers kit has provided short review new model Foameron full-tilt Slope airplane basically crashproof looks flies like composite airplane unlike Foameron can cost dollars precious building/repairing time Foameron kit comes everything need complete blue foam cores fuselage six-ply plywood pieces 3M tape adhesives vinyl hardened-aluminum machined-steel wing rods linkages Rocket City joints connectors Foameron model builds glue silicone balsa need knife Dremel tool finish kit Assembly time varies 4 10 hours depending builders skill level Foameron control surfaces wingeron elevator however does require special radio gear Standard $15 servos will work fine wing loading ballast Foameron its unique interchangeable wing rods system standard receiver fits fuselage room spare switch 600 mAh flat battery pack required smaller packs work too recommend five-cell pack maximum response Foameron uses wingeron control configuration wings pivot no ailerons advantages follows 1 Wings remove secondsno wires 2 No mechanisms control surfaces servos break wings 3 No expensive microservos needed wings 12th ANNUAL MARC SHOW FOR INFORMATION CONTACT Show Directors RON STAHL 4521 Belvieu Ave Baltimore MD 21215 410-664-2712 * NOW FULLY AIR-CONDITIONED * MID ATLANTIC RADIO CONTROL JUNE 11996 & JUNE 21996 Saturday 9am 5pm Sunday lOam 4pm MARYLAND STATE FAIR GROUNDS TIMONIUM MARYLAND Over 100 Manufacturers Static Displays Swapshop Radio Kit & Equipment Raffle DAVE MITCHELL 129 Leslie Ave Baltimore MD 21236 410-668-6690 SWAP SHOP $20 Per Day Includes Admission NO DEALERS PLEASE Limit 2 tables per person -SWAP SHOP ONLYFor Pre-Registration call VERNON DAVIES 1504 Putty Hill Ave Baltimore MD 21204 410 823-4562 Sponsored TO YORK MliRP~ imma uauViEhi INC 45 YORK RD EXIT 17 1 PADOMA RD flUONIUM FAiR TO FREDRICICGROUNDS IIUONIUM AD95 70195 40 695 BALT1MRE WASH PKWY TO WASHINGTONNORTlI TO WLMINGTON Door Prizes Free Parking 5000 Cars Refreshment Centers Indoor & Outdoor Demonstrations Factory Teams Aircraft-Car-Boats Radios-Engines Transmitter Testing 9000 Gallon Outdoor Boat Pond AS ALWAYS AS ELLING SHOW! 106 Model Aviation Gallettis Foameron complete kit can constructed 4-20 hours depending builders skill level 4338 Austin Blvd Island Park NY 11558 516-431-4127 516-889-2682 FEATURING UTEWEIGHT EMT CONDUIT TUBING & QUICK LOCK ON FIllINGS NO TOO F~NCTEiDE1 I3/41I asia sao Silo IlOslO $85 $115 LJ2ii1J 0 TARP INCLUDED I3/4II I8x10$95$130I lOslO$100$135I BREAKDOWN MODEL Fits in Cars & Can Shipped UPS Add Amounts Below Unit Price SxiO & iOxiO Flat $40 3/4 & $45 BxiO& lOslO Peaked 435 3/4 & $45 10x20 Flat 564 3/4 & $73 10x20 Peaked 962 1 3/4-600314-60034-6503/4-4003/46003/4-6503/4-750 1-800i-8001 900500I 800i-900 i-i000 P4LP40P5FFOOT PAD F03FOLBUNGlE BALL 3/4-6003/4-6503/47503/4-6503/46003/46006400 P-900l-900 ii000I 7501 800i800 [i~i POP UP CANOPIES $29900 lOxlO LIGHTWEIGHT $39900 lOxlO HEAVYWEIGHT Sets Up Less 30 Seconds No Tools Required Other Sizes 8x8 lOxiS 10x20 WE UAMJFACTURE & STOO SEVER AL OINER SYSTEkIS & HAVE FIAi ORE OF ACCESSORIES ALL WITH THE VENOOR II MN CALL FAX OR MAE US TO PLACE YOUR ORDER OR TO RECEFJE YOUR FREE CATALOG 4 Superior roll rate low-speed maneuvering 5 Spare sets wings cheap due lack mechanism etc wings ship high-aspect 5inch tip 7-inch root RG-14 airfoil 60-inch span use thin airfoil competition arrow shafts full-length spars wings sheeted smooth 35-mu vinyl covering color choice Foameron wing rod designed center gravity CG point model Consequently kit comes three rods aluminum 9-inch steel 18inch steel rods allow quick changes ballast weight messy lead pellets CG remains constant conesponding wing loadings about 8 10 14 ozisq ft respectfully An extra-long rod available extra cost yields 18 oz/sq ft wing loading Foameron can used types RC Soaring recreation Combat Slope trainer airplane pack trip Foameron designed enable pilots novice expert experience what call guilt-free flight noperformance-compromise airplane also enables pilots land model whenever wherever want can land pine tree grass fear serious damage crashed does cause sacrifice entire evening repair customer willing send radio shop can give completely prebuilt airplane ready-to-fly cost true RTF approximately $160 Several stages model completion also available somewhat lower costs have unique policy replacing parts free charge may damaged during assembly due mistakes/brainfade guarantee follow assembly instructions unsatisfied flight performance Foameron send back full refund Foameron available $6995 Shipping $10 pay Visa card its $8 pay check money order Contact Torque & Recoil Club 7004 Chinook Austin TX 78736 Tel/Fax 512 454-0061 Shipping time five working days 5 JT-40P $2595 51-61 JT-60P $2795 MOKI 61 JT-MK6iP $2995 Pitts-Style Mufflers UNIVERSAL BOLT ON side mounted engines Will fit 90% engines made after 1989 Easy attach Just bolt muffler engine wIth factory muffler bolTs bolts suobiled muffler JT-4OPB 29-45 JT-6OPb $279551-61 $3195 MAIL ORDER Please add 5400 UPS shipping Check MO Visa MC COO accepted Add $450 extra COO Calitornia resideTts add 8% sales tax 108 Model Aviation 9iPASP 108$3295 JT-F74PFOX 74$3395 JT-MiO8PMAX 9i-l08$3595 JT-BGXPMAX BGXI$3695 JT-ST69PST 61-75-90$3395 JT-ST25PST 25-3000$3595 JT-MKi5OPMOKI 15$3695 JT-W120PWEBRA 12053395 7/irNT bqI1 Glow Plugs IfltrOduce NEW SUPER COOL Plug Hi Temp Insulator aely $209 addition FIREBALL RIC IDLE BAR plug $209 Hot & Standard Non-Idle Bar plugs still $169 Swan8on A8socsate8 P0 Box 151 Wayne NJ 1948 07470 UPS ~1 t~nvg---azi- 7 UPS Y L.2~ DAILY [J 000 UNIVERSAL STRAP ON older engInes muffler bolts EShautt estenslons worm drive mounting sEmi Included

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