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Radio Control: Slope Soaring

Author: W. Byers


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/07
Page Numbers: 125, 126, 127

RADIO CONTROL SLOPE SOARING IiflE COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING CAD Glider/sailplane design has changed immensely last decade built-up models once nonn now have composite molded airplanes taking place results outstanding models now fly oftentimes superships state-of-the-art hardware driving control surfaces way designs created has also changed oncefamiliar slide rule drawing board have replaced computer monitor software plotter/printer Consequently what previously took weeks months create can now designed modeled hours days results modernization unprecedented purchased first computer further aid hobby too bought first computer computer-aided drafting design CADD airplanes like fly Life has forever changed As Slope Soaring enthusiasts leading edge technology Over next two columns well explore tremendous world CAD first may see tie-in Slope Soaring however stand back look successful designs coming market today will soon recognize CAD has benefited design slope models discussion CAD will focus around product consider best two-dimensional software package market today dont say lightly because good CAD packages market Ive used AutoCAD six years Ive also used MiniCAD Claris CAD played ModelCAD used Paint programs used previous version MacDraw superb packages However few can match power Ashlars DrawingBoard Ashlars Drawing Board delivers intuitiveness ease use As Burt Rutan says needed tool enhance creative process shorten design cycles Vellum Ashlars 3-D product design tool meets specifications So whats special about DrawingBoard Isnt drawing line circle polygon same Hardly objects objects treated differently program program believe way Ashlar treats objects way meant used treat objects code means can edited objects Well talk about later Dr Newell cofounder Ashlar has 20 years experience CAD computer technologies extensive computer science background PhD mixed BS Mechanical Engineering means product geared engineering community designers Graphical User Interface thing really separates DrawingBoard other CAD applications has patented graphical user interface GUI product just feels good use Consequently sits down start using product soon discover drawing complex objects minutes rather hours days GUI gives feeling smart because brilliant implementation Smart cursors utilized Ashlar s patented Drafting Assistant As designer wasting time learning use product software simply tells what next step should gives absolute control drafting tools letting snap object precise locations no guesswork Just locate tool click draw object precisely design requires Two views composite elevator belicrank drawn DrawingBoard Dimension layer turned off right drawing Airfoil section generated author ASCII file Another ASCII-generated airfoil section July1996 125 1 25/32 01116 0114 011161/16 OSITE ELEVATOR BELLCRANK ZW 00000 0 0 0 0 0 COMPOSITE ELEVATOR BELLCRANK RG-IS E-231 WATER JET CUT CARBON FIBER STRIPS Latest Technology No Sanding Necessary Smooth Edges keat Spar Caps Precision Cut Strips Foam Wing Reinfeecement Bondable Surfaces Lowest Prices CLi tt7 Thick 1/4x4F2/pkglS315 3/tx4t29k01 $350 CL2t14Thickl l/4x48121pkg1 $400 3/Fx482 pkg $475 Cli t22Thick 1/4x4F 2/pkgl $500 3/8x48 2 pkgl S675 CL4 030Thickl 1/4s48 2/pkgl $600 31tx46 2 pkg S900 Send SASE information additional sizes products Add $500 shipping handlino Colif residents add 825% tax Overseas orders add 1 5%T Order COD MCI VISA send check money order Aerospace CompositeProducts 1 4210 DOOLITTLE OR SAN LEANDRO 94577 0 352-2022 FAX 15101352-2021 DARNED GOOD AIRMEN Lightest pilots available Lightweight latex rubber Build Sportsman Barnstormer FII body bust Bust Pilot Kit #108- 1/8 scale 5895 #106- 1/6 scale995 #105- 1/5 scale 1095 #104- 1/4 scale 1195 #103- 1/3 scale 1795 #308- 1/8 jet 895 #307- 1/7 jet 995 CATALOG S2OO DGA DESIGNS 16 Main St Phelps NY 14532 Phone 315-548-3779 EAC 315-548-4099 Full Body Pilot Kit #206- 1/6 scale $1195 #205- 1/5 scale 1295 #204- 1/4 scale 1395 #203- 1/3 scale 1995 Assembly- painting required ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS See dealer first order direct Add $206 shipping NY Res add 7% Tax Check Mb Visa/Ma5tercaldMade USA H HP20080W SPORT STUNT PLANEBYj%/NG MEG j THE CLEAN LINES OF THE HP-200 REPRESENT MANY CLASSIC DESIGN FEATURES THAT SET THIS BIG BIRD U APART FROM THE REST THE EASE OF CONS TRUCTION AND AMAZING FLIGHT PERFORMANCE IS ATTRIBUTED TOE TS DESIGNER HAL PARENT COMES IN SEMI KIT FORM TO SAVE YOU MONEY PRICE OF SEMI-KIT $995ENGINES 90 TO QUADRA 42SEMI-KIT INCLUDES WING AREA 1080 SQ IN1310 DETAILED PLANS U WEIGHT 14 TO 15 LBSCONSTRUCTION MANUAL U FOAM WING CORES FOAM TdRTLE DECK OALL U ISA 309/347 Mic ACOEIS09 WHEELPANTS CRYSTALCLEARCANOPT _ALUMINUM LANDING PEARE HEAVY PLYWOOD MAIN U FORMERO FIREWALL AND U DIHEDRAL BRACE U HORNS AND WINS bITS U IILLOFMATERIALSFOR ADDITIONAL WOOD REQUIRED 00 COMPLETE U THE AIRFRAME U As modeling enthusiast youll quickly discover features bundled DrawingBoard normally found much-higher-end productsproducts often cost $1000 Ashlar has taken opposite approach product previously sold professional market $3000 Now have opted build product dedicated users like us help people like Burt Rutan have built features DrawingBoard can really use Airfoil Generation Burt Rutan needed tool generate airfoil shapes Ashlar knew generate airfoils properly needed NURB spline NURB spline Non Uniform Rational B splinea spline would create pockets trap air increase drag accommodate aeronautical need created parametric software tool simply builds airfoil shape importing ASCII airfoil data file convening NURB spline process slick easy Ive imported number airfoils now just fun watch render screen Once screen can modify build foam-cutting templates generate series sections rib templates super-simple resize command Tool Palette tool palette extensive includes line arc circle ellipse polygon spline text filler/chamfer trim transformation view-control tools Any 2-D shape form will want generate possible DrawingBoard Zooming going design CAD feature invaluable infinite zoom Others have dont implement zoom feature way DrawingBoard does Suppose working design want zoom part 1/2 inch across No problem just click magnifier zoom hold command key down drag easy Zooming out quick easy using same logic Just click drag hot key zoom away Ashlar adopted early format drawing full scale scaling drawing plotting printing draw model wingspan 130 inches would draw full scale view model could use Zoom command Zoom In/Out commands No matter size model could 150 feet span view design simple process zooming out Stroke Zoom command lets move between zooms fast easy XY Coordinate System Another feature like implementation XY coordinate system DrawingBoard gives power truly locate drawing accurately XY coordinate system 126 Model Aviation ISION FIB ERGS Hundreds cowls radial cowls & wheelpants Strong lightweight one-piece construction Exact duplicate manufacturers original Phone orders information call 423-984-0828 Send $100 catalog $200 Outside US 9am 6 pm EDTr Dept 3 V5A WJ _ _ 2805 Big Bend Dr ville TN 37803 SEND MAIL ORDERS TO WING MPG 3D8 E SIMMONS OALEOEUHI, IL HT4DT ADD $795 S & H IN USA OR WRITE FOR S & H ON FOREIGN ORDERS $5 FOR COMPLETE PRODUCT CATALOG U line needs have its origin X can locate can also determine length angle exactly So want line have length 155690 inches angle 471230 easily entered way capabilities encompassed DrawingBoard commands want draw hole wing rod root wing piece cake Simply select circle tool locate circle center point draw circle DrawingBoard provides editing capability could possibly want Object-Oriented Building program object-oriented code provides powerful user interface interface Ashlar has given DrawingBoard undoubtedly powerful industry Via Edit Object command have ability quickly easily edit object implementing Resolve command entire design can edited reshaped meet change design single click feature powerful hard visualize until see Resolve Command Lets say youve drawn entire wing planform After completing design plot wing shape satisfied outcome decide change design other programs would pretty much have redraw part seriously edit DrawingBoard will edit too Resolve function quickly streamlines process Using drag selection process select command defines object edited Next use resolve command enter new values say root chord tip chord half span sweep Once select OK software does rest What would possibly have taken hour completed couple minutes hard believe can buy software tools powerful such reasonable prices today Losing control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time -- call Radio South fast economical in-house radio serv cc can depend Radio SouthFuaba K MSiERE. 3702 N PaceIL] Pensacola FL 32505 repair information 904-4340909 800-962-7802 Toll Free Order Line Orders please Hoe icrs Plane Wendell dSASEFOR INFORMATiON New 1996 Stinson Reliant SR1O Scale 25% Span 1256 Yeight 34 ka 2310 8286 Powec 3 5 ca Rdf1aiS385O 1041 Headvod I0h 44667 AsaCad 8%33O683-5357 R MODELS Ill6ward wining display wudela full color qua fly cardatoch Includes ens1 follow loatructiona plastic prup discs hislorical notes Fantastic 150 acale wobile display P-26. Programming iutaba Super 7 br Aircraft &Sailpianes Only $10 Dynamic Modelling Super 7 Book 49223C Rochelle Ave Irvine CA 92714 USA--US$7 VISA & tel 1-714-552-1812MC OK $150 724172067Ocompusuvecomssrohar5a CUSTOM LETTER TODAY THE VINYL WRITE WAY k on uc V .n Ii71 AMA Since 1987 mail order company providing modeler EZ apply custom lettering logos stars etc choices type styles & colors decal custom cut pre-aligned & p re-spaced premium vinyl planes boats trains toys etc Heights 1/4V 12 Priced rightl eg AMA er 1 high $250. color style Find out what can Sample infopack free Please include #1 OSASE inquiries B 16043 TULSA STREET GRANADA HILLS CA 91344 818-363-7131 - Mon Thur 1O4pm PST EMAIL vinylrt@dotodepotcom Plus $2 P/H Co res odd tox July1996 127 conclusion DrawingBoard discussion will presented Wil Byers next column September issue J L9JCS 1236 Marigold 216-877-1445 J Service&RepairsForMostRadioControlSystems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endorsed AMA RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance Extra UPS ail z m VISA / MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ

Author: W. Byers


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/07
Page Numbers: 125, 126, 127

RADIO CONTROL SLOPE SOARING IiflE COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING CAD Glider/sailplane design has changed immensely last decade built-up models once nonn now have composite molded airplanes taking place results outstanding models now fly oftentimes superships state-of-the-art hardware driving control surfaces way designs created has also changed oncefamiliar slide rule drawing board have replaced computer monitor software plotter/printer Consequently what previously took weeks months create can now designed modeled hours days results modernization unprecedented purchased first computer further aid hobby too bought first computer computer-aided drafting design CADD airplanes like fly Life has forever changed As Slope Soaring enthusiasts leading edge technology Over next two columns well explore tremendous world CAD first may see tie-in Slope Soaring however stand back look successful designs coming market today will soon recognize CAD has benefited design slope models discussion CAD will focus around product consider best two-dimensional software package market today dont say lightly because good CAD packages market Ive used AutoCAD six years Ive also used MiniCAD Claris CAD played ModelCAD used Paint programs used previous version MacDraw superb packages However few can match power Ashlars DrawingBoard Ashlars Drawing Board delivers intuitiveness ease use As Burt Rutan says needed tool enhance creative process shorten design cycles Vellum Ashlars 3-D product design tool meets specifications So whats special about DrawingBoard Isnt drawing line circle polygon same Hardly objects objects treated differently program program believe way Ashlar treats objects way meant used treat objects code means can edited objects Well talk about later Dr Newell cofounder Ashlar has 20 years experience CAD computer technologies extensive computer science background PhD mixed BS Mechanical Engineering means product geared engineering community designers Graphical User Interface thing really separates DrawingBoard other CAD applications has patented graphical user interface GUI product just feels good use Consequently sits down start using product soon discover drawing complex objects minutes rather hours days GUI gives feeling smart because brilliant implementation Smart cursors utilized Ashlar s patented Drafting Assistant As designer wasting time learning use product software simply tells what next step should gives absolute control drafting tools letting snap object precise locations no guesswork Just locate tool click draw object precisely design requires Two views composite elevator belicrank drawn DrawingBoard Dimension layer turned off right drawing Airfoil section generated author ASCII file Another ASCII-generated airfoil section July1996 125 1 25/32 01116 0114 011161/16 OSITE ELEVATOR BELLCRANK ZW 00000 0 0 0 0 0 COMPOSITE ELEVATOR BELLCRANK RG-IS E-231 WATER JET CUT CARBON FIBER STRIPS Latest Technology No Sanding Necessary Smooth Edges keat Spar Caps Precision Cut Strips Foam Wing Reinfeecement Bondable Surfaces Lowest Prices CLi tt7 Thick 1/4x4F2/pkglS315 3/tx4t29k01 $350 CL2t14Thickl l/4x48121pkg1 $400 3/Fx482 pkg $475 Cli t22Thick 1/4x4F 2/pkgl $500 3/8x48 2 pkgl S675 CL4 030Thickl 1/4s48 2/pkgl $600 31tx46 2 pkg S900 Send SASE information additional sizes products Add $500 shipping handlino Colif residents add 825% tax Overseas orders add 1 5%T Order COD MCI VISA send check money order Aerospace CompositeProducts 1 4210 DOOLITTLE OR SAN LEANDRO 94577 0 352-2022 FAX 15101352-2021 DARNED GOOD AIRMEN Lightest pilots available Lightweight latex rubber Build Sportsman Barnstormer FII body bust Bust Pilot Kit #108- 1/8 scale 5895 #106- 1/6 scale995 #105- 1/5 scale 1095 #104- 1/4 scale 1195 #103- 1/3 scale 1795 #308- 1/8 jet 895 #307- 1/7 jet 995 CATALOG S2OO DGA DESIGNS 16 Main St Phelps NY 14532 Phone 315-548-3779 EAC 315-548-4099 Full Body Pilot Kit #206- 1/6 scale $1195 #205- 1/5 scale 1295 #204- 1/4 scale 1395 #203- 1/3 scale 1995 Assembly- painting required ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS See dealer first order direct Add $206 shipping NY Res add 7% Tax Check Mb Visa/Ma5tercaldMade USA H HP20080W SPORT STUNT PLANEBYj%/NG MEG j THE CLEAN LINES OF THE HP-200 REPRESENT MANY CLASSIC DESIGN FEATURES THAT SET THIS BIG BIRD U APART FROM THE REST THE EASE OF CONS TRUCTION AND AMAZING FLIGHT PERFORMANCE IS ATTRIBUTED TOE TS DESIGNER HAL PARENT COMES IN SEMI KIT FORM TO SAVE YOU MONEY PRICE OF SEMI-KIT $995ENGINES 90 TO QUADRA 42SEMI-KIT INCLUDES WING AREA 1080 SQ IN1310 DETAILED PLANS U WEIGHT 14 TO 15 LBSCONSTRUCTION MANUAL U FOAM WING CORES FOAM TdRTLE DECK OALL U ISA 309/347 Mic ACOEIS09 WHEELPANTS CRYSTALCLEARCANOPT _ALUMINUM LANDING PEARE HEAVY PLYWOOD MAIN U FORMERO FIREWALL AND U DIHEDRAL BRACE U HORNS AND WINS bITS U IILLOFMATERIALSFOR ADDITIONAL WOOD REQUIRED 00 COMPLETE U THE AIRFRAME U As modeling enthusiast youll quickly discover features bundled DrawingBoard normally found much-higher-end productsproducts often cost $1000 Ashlar has taken opposite approach product previously sold professional market $3000 Now have opted build product dedicated users like us help people like Burt Rutan have built features DrawingBoard can really use Airfoil Generation Burt Rutan needed tool generate airfoil shapes Ashlar knew generate airfoils properly needed NURB spline NURB spline Non Uniform Rational B splinea spline would create pockets trap air increase drag accommodate aeronautical need created parametric software tool simply builds airfoil shape importing ASCII airfoil data file convening NURB spline process slick easy Ive imported number airfoils now just fun watch render screen Once screen can modify build foam-cutting templates generate series sections rib templates super-simple resize command Tool Palette tool palette extensive includes line arc circle ellipse polygon spline text filler/chamfer trim transformation view-control tools Any 2-D shape form will want generate possible DrawingBoard Zooming going design CAD feature invaluable infinite zoom Others have dont implement zoom feature way DrawingBoard does Suppose working design want zoom part 1/2 inch across No problem just click magnifier zoom hold command key down drag easy Zooming out quick easy using same logic Just click drag hot key zoom away Ashlar adopted early format drawing full scale scaling drawing plotting printing draw model wingspan 130 inches would draw full scale view model could use Zoom command Zoom In/Out commands No matter size model could 150 feet span view design simple process zooming out Stroke Zoom command lets move between zooms fast easy XY Coordinate System Another feature like implementation XY coordinate system DrawingBoard gives power truly locate drawing accurately XY coordinate system 126 Model Aviation ISION FIB ERGS Hundreds cowls radial cowls & wheelpants Strong lightweight one-piece construction Exact duplicate manufacturers original Phone orders information call 423-984-0828 Send $100 catalog $200 Outside US 9am 6 pm EDTr Dept 3 V5A WJ _ _ 2805 Big Bend Dr ville TN 37803 SEND MAIL ORDERS TO WING MPG 3D8 E SIMMONS OALEOEUHI, IL HT4DT ADD $795 S & H IN USA OR WRITE FOR S & H ON FOREIGN ORDERS $5 FOR COMPLETE PRODUCT CATALOG U line needs have its origin X can locate can also determine length angle exactly So want line have length 155690 inches angle 471230 easily entered way capabilities encompassed DrawingBoard commands want draw hole wing rod root wing piece cake Simply select circle tool locate circle center point draw circle DrawingBoard provides editing capability could possibly want Object-Oriented Building program object-oriented code provides powerful user interface interface Ashlar has given DrawingBoard undoubtedly powerful industry Via Edit Object command have ability quickly easily edit object implementing Resolve command entire design can edited reshaped meet change design single click feature powerful hard visualize until see Resolve Command Lets say youve drawn entire wing planform After completing design plot wing shape satisfied outcome decide change design other programs would pretty much have redraw part seriously edit DrawingBoard will edit too Resolve function quickly streamlines process Using drag selection process select command defines object edited Next use resolve command enter new values say root chord tip chord half span sweep Once select OK software does rest What would possibly have taken hour completed couple minutes hard believe can buy software tools powerful such reasonable prices today Losing control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time -- call Radio South fast economical in-house radio serv cc can depend Radio SouthFuaba K MSiERE. 3702 N PaceIL] Pensacola FL 32505 repair information 904-4340909 800-962-7802 Toll Free Order Line Orders please Hoe icrs Plane Wendell dSASEFOR INFORMATiON New 1996 Stinson Reliant SR1O Scale 25% Span 1256 Yeight 34 ka 2310 8286 Powec 3 5 ca Rdf1aiS385O 1041 Headvod I0h 44667 AsaCad 8%33O683-5357 R MODELS Ill6ward wining display wudela full color qua fly cardatoch Includes ens1 follow loatructiona plastic prup discs hislorical notes Fantastic 150 acale wobile display P-26. Programming iutaba Super 7 br Aircraft &Sailpianes Only $10 Dynamic Modelling Super 7 Book 49223C Rochelle Ave Irvine CA 92714 USA--US$7 VISA & tel 1-714-552-1812MC OK $150 724172067Ocompusuvecomssrohar5a CUSTOM LETTER TODAY THE VINYL WRITE WAY k on uc V .n Ii71 AMA Since 1987 mail order company providing modeler EZ apply custom lettering logos stars etc choices type styles & colors decal custom cut pre-aligned & p re-spaced premium vinyl planes boats trains toys etc Heights 1/4V 12 Priced rightl eg AMA er 1 high $250. color style Find out what can Sample infopack free Please include #1 OSASE inquiries B 16043 TULSA STREET GRANADA HILLS CA 91344 818-363-7131 - Mon Thur 1O4pm PST EMAIL vinylrt@dotodepotcom Plus $2 P/H Co res odd tox July1996 127 conclusion DrawingBoard discussion will presented Wil Byers next column September issue J L9JCS 1236 Marigold 216-877-1445 J Service&RepairsForMostRadioControlSystems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endorsed AMA RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance Extra UPS ail z m VISA / MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ

Author: W. Byers


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/07
Page Numbers: 125, 126, 127

RADIO CONTROL SLOPE SOARING IiflE COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING CAD Glider/sailplane design has changed immensely last decade built-up models once nonn now have composite molded airplanes taking place results outstanding models now fly oftentimes superships state-of-the-art hardware driving control surfaces way designs created has also changed oncefamiliar slide rule drawing board have replaced computer monitor software plotter/printer Consequently what previously took weeks months create can now designed modeled hours days results modernization unprecedented purchased first computer further aid hobby too bought first computer computer-aided drafting design CADD airplanes like fly Life has forever changed As Slope Soaring enthusiasts leading edge technology Over next two columns well explore tremendous world CAD first may see tie-in Slope Soaring however stand back look successful designs coming market today will soon recognize CAD has benefited design slope models discussion CAD will focus around product consider best two-dimensional software package market today dont say lightly because good CAD packages market Ive used AutoCAD six years Ive also used MiniCAD Claris CAD played ModelCAD used Paint programs used previous version MacDraw superb packages However few can match power Ashlars DrawingBoard Ashlars Drawing Board delivers intuitiveness ease use As Burt Rutan says needed tool enhance creative process shorten design cycles Vellum Ashlars 3-D product design tool meets specifications So whats special about DrawingBoard Isnt drawing line circle polygon same Hardly objects objects treated differently program program believe way Ashlar treats objects way meant used treat objects code means can edited objects Well talk about later Dr Newell cofounder Ashlar has 20 years experience CAD computer technologies extensive computer science background PhD mixed BS Mechanical Engineering means product geared engineering community designers Graphical User Interface thing really separates DrawingBoard other CAD applications has patented graphical user interface GUI product just feels good use Consequently sits down start using product soon discover drawing complex objects minutes rather hours days GUI gives feeling smart because brilliant implementation Smart cursors utilized Ashlar s patented Drafting Assistant As designer wasting time learning use product software simply tells what next step should gives absolute control drafting tools letting snap object precise locations no guesswork Just locate tool click draw object precisely design requires Two views composite elevator belicrank drawn DrawingBoard Dimension layer turned off right drawing Airfoil section generated author ASCII file Another ASCII-generated airfoil section July1996 125 1 25/32 01116 0114 011161/16 OSITE ELEVATOR BELLCRANK ZW 00000 0 0 0 0 0 COMPOSITE ELEVATOR BELLCRANK RG-IS E-231 WATER JET CUT CARBON FIBER STRIPS Latest Technology No Sanding Necessary Smooth Edges keat Spar Caps Precision Cut Strips Foam Wing Reinfeecement Bondable Surfaces Lowest Prices CLi tt7 Thick 1/4x4F2/pkglS315 3/tx4t29k01 $350 CL2t14Thickl l/4x48121pkg1 $400 3/Fx482 pkg $475 Cli t22Thick 1/4x4F 2/pkgl $500 3/8x48 2 pkgl S675 CL4 030Thickl 1/4s48 2/pkgl $600 31tx46 2 pkg S900 Send SASE information additional sizes products Add $500 shipping handlino Colif residents add 825% tax Overseas orders add 1 5%T Order COD MCI VISA send check money order Aerospace CompositeProducts 1 4210 DOOLITTLE OR SAN LEANDRO 94577 0 352-2022 FAX 15101352-2021 DARNED GOOD AIRMEN Lightest pilots available Lightweight latex rubber Build Sportsman Barnstormer FII body bust Bust Pilot Kit #108- 1/8 scale 5895 #106- 1/6 scale995 #105- 1/5 scale 1095 #104- 1/4 scale 1195 #103- 1/3 scale 1795 #308- 1/8 jet 895 #307- 1/7 jet 995 CATALOG S2OO DGA DESIGNS 16 Main St Phelps NY 14532 Phone 315-548-3779 EAC 315-548-4099 Full Body Pilot Kit #206- 1/6 scale $1195 #205- 1/5 scale 1295 #204- 1/4 scale 1395 #203- 1/3 scale 1995 Assembly- painting required ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS See dealer first order direct Add $206 shipping NY Res add 7% Tax Check Mb Visa/Ma5tercaldMade USA H HP20080W SPORT STUNT PLANEBYj%/NG MEG j THE CLEAN LINES OF THE HP-200 REPRESENT MANY CLASSIC DESIGN FEATURES THAT SET THIS BIG BIRD U APART FROM THE REST THE EASE OF CONS TRUCTION AND AMAZING FLIGHT PERFORMANCE IS ATTRIBUTED TOE TS DESIGNER HAL PARENT COMES IN SEMI KIT FORM TO SAVE YOU MONEY PRICE OF SEMI-KIT $995ENGINES 90 TO QUADRA 42SEMI-KIT INCLUDES WING AREA 1080 SQ IN1310 DETAILED PLANS U WEIGHT 14 TO 15 LBSCONSTRUCTION MANUAL U FOAM WING CORES FOAM TdRTLE DECK OALL U ISA 309/347 Mic ACOEIS09 WHEELPANTS CRYSTALCLEARCANOPT _ALUMINUM LANDING PEARE HEAVY PLYWOOD MAIN U FORMERO FIREWALL AND U DIHEDRAL BRACE U HORNS AND WINS bITS U IILLOFMATERIALSFOR ADDITIONAL WOOD REQUIRED 00 COMPLETE U THE AIRFRAME U As modeling enthusiast youll quickly discover features bundled DrawingBoard normally found much-higher-end productsproducts often cost $1000 Ashlar has taken opposite approach product previously sold professional market $3000 Now have opted build product dedicated users like us help people like Burt Rutan have built features DrawingBoard can really use Airfoil Generation Burt Rutan needed tool generate airfoil shapes Ashlar knew generate airfoils properly needed NURB spline NURB spline Non Uniform Rational B splinea spline would create pockets trap air increase drag accommodate aeronautical need created parametric software tool simply builds airfoil shape importing ASCII airfoil data file convening NURB spline process slick easy Ive imported number airfoils now just fun watch render screen Once screen can modify build foam-cutting templates generate series sections rib templates super-simple resize command Tool Palette tool palette extensive includes line arc circle ellipse polygon spline text filler/chamfer trim transformation view-control tools Any 2-D shape form will want generate possible DrawingBoard Zooming going design CAD feature invaluable infinite zoom Others have dont implement zoom feature way DrawingBoard does Suppose working design want zoom part 1/2 inch across No problem just click magnifier zoom hold command key down drag easy Zooming out quick easy using same logic Just click drag hot key zoom away Ashlar adopted early format drawing full scale scaling drawing plotting printing draw model wingspan 130 inches would draw full scale view model could use Zoom command Zoom In/Out commands No matter size model could 150 feet span view design simple process zooming out Stroke Zoom command lets move between zooms fast easy XY Coordinate System Another feature like implementation XY coordinate system DrawingBoard gives power truly locate drawing accurately XY coordinate system 126 Model Aviation ISION FIB ERGS Hundreds cowls radial cowls & wheelpants Strong lightweight one-piece construction Exact duplicate manufacturers original Phone orders information call 423-984-0828 Send $100 catalog $200 Outside US 9am 6 pm EDTr Dept 3 V5A WJ _ _ 2805 Big Bend Dr ville TN 37803 SEND MAIL ORDERS TO WING MPG 3D8 E SIMMONS OALEOEUHI, IL HT4DT ADD $795 S & H IN USA OR WRITE FOR S & H ON FOREIGN ORDERS $5 FOR COMPLETE PRODUCT CATALOG U line needs have its origin X can locate can also determine length angle exactly So want line have length 155690 inches angle 471230 easily entered way capabilities encompassed DrawingBoard commands want draw hole wing rod root wing piece cake Simply select circle tool locate circle center point draw circle DrawingBoard provides editing capability could possibly want Object-Oriented Building program object-oriented code provides powerful user interface interface Ashlar has given DrawingBoard undoubtedly powerful industry Via Edit Object command have ability quickly easily edit object implementing Resolve command entire design can edited reshaped meet change design single click feature powerful hard visualize until see Resolve Command Lets say youve drawn entire wing planform After completing design plot wing shape satisfied outcome decide change design other programs would pretty much have redraw part seriously edit DrawingBoard will edit too Resolve function quickly streamlines process Using drag selection process select command defines object edited Next use resolve command enter new values say root chord tip chord half span sweep Once select OK software does rest What would possibly have taken hour completed couple minutes hard believe can buy software tools powerful such reasonable prices today Losing control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time -- call Radio South fast economical in-house radio serv cc can depend Radio SouthFuaba K MSiERE. 3702 N PaceIL] Pensacola FL 32505 repair information 904-4340909 800-962-7802 Toll Free Order Line Orders please Hoe icrs Plane Wendell dSASEFOR INFORMATiON New 1996 Stinson Reliant SR1O Scale 25% Span 1256 Yeight 34 ka 2310 8286 Powec 3 5 ca Rdf1aiS385O 1041 Headvod I0h 44667 AsaCad 8%33O683-5357 R MODELS Ill6ward wining display wudela full color qua fly cardatoch Includes ens1 follow loatructiona plastic prup discs hislorical notes Fantastic 150 acale wobile display P-26. Programming iutaba Super 7 br Aircraft &Sailpianes Only $10 Dynamic Modelling Super 7 Book 49223C Rochelle Ave Irvine CA 92714 USA--US$7 VISA & tel 1-714-552-1812MC OK $150 724172067Ocompusuvecomssrohar5a CUSTOM LETTER TODAY THE VINYL WRITE WAY k on uc V .n Ii71 AMA Since 1987 mail order company providing modeler EZ apply custom lettering logos stars etc choices type styles & colors decal custom cut pre-aligned & p re-spaced premium vinyl planes boats trains toys etc Heights 1/4V 12 Priced rightl eg AMA er 1 high $250. color style Find out what can Sample infopack free Please include #1 OSASE inquiries B 16043 TULSA STREET GRANADA HILLS CA 91344 818-363-7131 - Mon Thur 1O4pm PST EMAIL vinylrt@dotodepotcom Plus $2 P/H Co res odd tox July1996 127 conclusion DrawingBoard discussion will presented Wil Byers next column September issue J L9JCS 1236 Marigold 216-877-1445 J Service&RepairsForMostRadioControlSystems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endorsed AMA RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance Extra UPS ail z m VISA / MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ

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