F3B TEAM NEWS Team Manager Randy Spencer sent latest scoop preparations World Championships will held Netherlands August 27 through September 2 April Joe Wurts Daryl Perkins started practicing new F3B Eagles Last months column featured Mark Allens latest kit offering Thermal Eagle uses same fuselage Mark anticipates having F3B Eagle kits available near future Specs 1115-inch wingspan RG 15 airfoil 935-square-inch wing area Triple taper wing planform Aluminum arrow shaft aileron & flap hinging Vacuum bagged blue foam cores carbon fiber cloth Carbon fiber wing joiner design quite similar Joes Halcyon flew finals Denver last September except Halcyon used Falcon 880 fuselage Randy says new Eagle traveler Larry Jolly developing own new F3B design Until ready Larry continues using Mueller Comet 89T Randy said what impresses him about speed task practice closeness average times three pilots says What getting now consistency Team helpers set Norm Timbs Dean Clark Norm owner Timbs Engineering Co designed built three new winches Team Randy says work fantastically well run like sewing machines About practice sessions Randy says have members group together seem just click Its very nice feeling thought worked well together Denver see much thought centralization practice together now Please dont forget six guys working hard represent USA Netherlands Its Team needs support Model gliders same league Americas Cup boats fielding competitive World Class Team youll proud still relatively costly Winners big merchandise raffle $10 per ticket will drawn Nats top prize round trip air fare World Champs Beautiful Team logo pins $3 patches $5 T shirts $12 caps $10 available purchase Order raffle tickets souvenirs add 10% p&h 1991 USA F3B Soaring Team PO Box 3242 Lakewood CA 90711-3242 Vortex Gold Coast Avionics Florida last winter visiting brother Pompano Beach Tony Arnoux went up West Palm Beach some Sunday flying impressive Phoenixs other nice planes Tony flew Roland Sommer Impuls beautiful German-made allmolded F3B type ship sells over grand glider grabbed attention other end dollar scalea neat little wood foam Two-Meter Greg Norsworthy zoom-launching out sight having ball asked what Greg said Vortex designed local flier Rich Ernst Rich son Sean arrived little later flew own Vortexs talking Rich learned getting ready kit ship said youre ready let know Rich now ready description Vortex Gold Coast Avionics proud announce availability Vortex Two-Meter competition sailplane kit Vortex has under development two years covering prototypes construction techniques latest design offers state art aerodynamics handling superior strength easyto-build package best high tech problems composite construction dont need fancy shop expensive tools build best Vortex incorporates one-piece wing conventional spruce spar balsasheeted foam core design may built either ailerons flaps ailerons fuselage standard balsa plywood design stabilator built-up construction attached T-tail reduced drag unique features wing design include triple taper leading edge cranked trailing edge design being used latest designs famous Rutan shops wing tips kicked up angle reduce tip vortex formation reduce drag high lift coefficients kit can built either fourchannel aileron design threechannel rudder design increased outer panel dihedral aileron design offers better response landing rudder version offers improved spiral stability thermals L/D seems favor aileron design slightly selection pilots choice anything else plane will weigh 39 41 ounces using standard servos except aileron 500 mAli battery wing loading 9 oz/sq ft Test flights lower wing loadings satisfactory weight ballast capability can easily double loading some impressive speed runs have worried about strength wing high loadings Winch lines break first Vortex offered semi-kit moment includes everything needed build plane except strip sheet stock covering pushrods costs about $25 buy material needed complete kit Kit cost $6495 plus $500 shipping Rich also sent info 15 meter hand launch called Goblin looks like scaled down Vortex uses 5D7032 fairly low aspect ratio planform aileron stabilator control 399 square inches 16 oz weight Rich says handles nicely throws quite well says real surprise strength wing has balsa spar % x 14 top bottom 1/32 sheeting still can take full load club winches Lots fun fly Full kits available $4995 factory direct free shipping 46 Model Aviation Soaring Byron Blakeslee 3134 N Winnebago Dr Sedalia Co 80135 Daryl Perkins models F3B team uniforms blue white red trim Note team members names guys sure sharpest-looking team field Thats Randy Spencers Comet 89T Daryl holding 1Custom Balsa Die Cutting2 Balsa Sheets74 5/16 x 1-48 80 104 1/8x 12x24613 753/8x 1-V251 94 105 3/16x12x24363 1 1/16 x 23648381/8 x 1/4131876 1/2 x 279105106l/4x 12x24420 2840391/8 x 3/81419t768107 3/32x 12x 48 1004 2 1/16 x 33244401/8 x 1/21724 776C108 1/8x 12x48 1149 3 1/16 x 453 71 41 3/16 x 3/1613 19./Balsa 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seriouscompetition sport fliers kits shown best made US other countries book obviously put together sailpianers sailplaners give flavor heres couple paragraphs Introduction page NSP owned operated two RC soaring fanatics Sal DeFrancisco Stan Eames love sport RC Soaring have always fascinated technical aspects magnificent hobby Years research went creating catalog know will find best investments have ever made created NSP several goals mind course perhaps important provide people like information necessary make informed decision buying kit starts catalog also extends phone line encourage call us discuss RC soaring technologies building flying obtain detailed information kit carry Also information assistance offer does stop after buy kit time feel free call us getting out building jam finishing suggestions lower heart rate making first toss off slope course helps us buy kit two Just remember buy NSP get kit also friend helper NSP catalog $500 ppd Im confident youll feel its worth money considered personally refunding flyer didnt think Second thoughts got better idea Im sure youll spend enjoyable hours perusing page NSPs address 18 Kirby Lane Williston Vermont 05495 802/658-9482 Milo Model Products Catalog 12pager can get free Gary Anderson has assembled some interesting designs accessories under MMP banner Kits include oldie-but-goodie 150-inch-span Sailaire ex Mark Smith /3 scale ASW 20 16 feet new Mini Bird Time Other scale kits scale Gates Lear jet two-meter Pilatus B-4 Pocket Scale 48 Phoebus 65 LS-3 Gary also has very nice tie tack glider pins glider field boxes tow hooks wing bags transmitter bags catalog call write Milo Model Products PO Box 236 Nestor CA 92053 619/429-8281 Airfoils Go collection Taylor Collins 48 good model sailplane airfoils has full size drawings 21 Eppler four Gottingen four NACA eight Quabeck nine Selig three miscellaneous Clark Y MB303515 & RG 15 airfoils say full size mean airfoils plotted Conrinued page 150 September 1991 47 Flying shot new Two-Meter Vortex competition Sailplane Gold Coast Avion ics Florida Kits available now AFRODROME MODELS LTD Color Catalog other quality kits $400 Information write call 517-781-300 517-781-4322 AERODROME MODELS LTD 2623 S Miller Rd Saginaw Ml 48603 breaking prop brand-new Pole Kitty sustained nary scratchand yes lived race another day Another recipient 2-3 pylon woes Deland Floridas Jim Bartels Always competitive Jimmy racing hard got effort rekitting Tsunami negotiating aforementioned pylons best effort award go Paul Benezra trashed airplane toward end first day having backup adjourned Barry Wests garage stayed up until wee small hours putting together jigsaw puzzle piecesand yes did race again Sunday reminds Pauls girlfriend Darlene kissed him just before illfated flight also gave Jim Katz kiss right before blew plug line ruined chances win Just what suppose have herea true kiss death what Darlene love ya dear stay away Im racing After 10th round flown completed third through fifth money spots confirmed Jim Katz third Dennis OBrien fourth Jake Jacobsen fifth place left Racer Rick Landers Bill Williamson flyoff first second Rick elected change frequency go Bill recorded faster time up point both Premium Grade 3/4 oz 38W 10 yrd mm $250 yd Lower Prices 3C yds & up Weights Ava able Z Other TinLins W 17 Andrews Drive Dalevdle AL 36322 205 598-2287 1000 CST same frequency ensuing flyoff excitement understatement until Rick cut pylon about seventh lap Up point lead changed hands couple times several almost midairs kept rear ends tight Bill won flyoff top cash pushed 1148 time doing truly excellent finish outstanding two days competition Again thanks participants sponsors super work crew see next year bigger/better Dash Cash RCACF Dash Cash II P1PilotPtsTime 1Williamson2811519 2Landers2811780 3Katz2711347 4OBrien2611880 5Jacobson2412203 6Klutz2312061 7Kovach2211937 8Schuster2012035 9Latsha1912151 10Lyons1812365 Remember support organization got us racing todaythe NMPRA information write Ron Schorr 5224 Teesdale North Hollywood CA 91607 See next month RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 47 chords eleven sizes 45 13 inches ready-to-use ie can cut Xerox airfoils out book make templates No need plot shapes hand using coordinates airfoil has 10 inch master drawing percentage stations shows straight chord line goes forward point leading edge aftermost point trailing edge camber line represents thickness midpoint point LE TB Quite bit can learned about airfoil looking its camber line much diverges chord line example maximum divergence inch 10 inch airfoil said airfoil has 25 percent camber indicates curvature airfoil has strong bearing lift drag Airfoils Go 49 page 85 x 14 inch plastic-ring-bound book $1995 ppd Soaring Stuff 9140 Guadalupe Trail NW Albuquerque NM 87114 505/898-1129 Taylor takes Visa MasterCard American Express 150 Model Aviation 1 MOOT pipe tradition TOP QUAUTY bipes AERODROME MODELS Hand cut kit fiberglass cowi DUMMV engines 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Magazine Indexes Seems literary kick month aid recall seeing articlebut cant remember Larry Sivertson man behind Model Maniacs lets have him explain am sending 1990 Model Aviation Index Ive put together started project because got really tired paging through old magazines looking article neat way connect whatzit gizmo completed showed some modeling buddies wanted suggested make available other modelers So am Youll find hope topics general interest RC pilots indexed easy-to-use fashion columns contain several topics represented several entries under appropriate category subcategory Larrys 1990 Model Aviation index has over 500 entries 26 pages just about everything appeared mag Sailplanes broken down nine sub categories contain 40 separate references Larry also has 1990 indexes Model Airplane News RC Modeler $8 ppd Larry says hell start 1989 1991 enough interest Model Maniacs 5663 Balboa Ste 242 San Diego CA 92111 Model Construction Videos show build kit DO Denny Darnell sent couple latest tapes really enjoyed viewing building Airtronics Legend other Flite Lite Composites Falcon 600 Both run about 2 hours also show flying shots tapes will especially valuable newer builder-fliers may still bit mystified special techniques tools required nice neat job building Personally love building models have 30 years now what find fascinating never stop learning can always pick up new better building methods Denny shows neat tricks see might tempted say could have thought Maybe after doing wrong first time MVC videos $2495 plus $405 S&H Visa Mastercard accepted Write call 4227 E 83rd St Tulsa OK 74137 918/481-5855 Bob Smith Industries Finish Cure Heres building tip applying glass cloth needs finished sanding Finish Cure epoxy best resin Ive ever used kind work Its very thin has little odor sets 20 minutes beauty itsands great gets Pail uine ComberDistanceSix Size CF 330 31C 93 CF 400 001293 CF 300 5 532 6000 1617 CF 60065/320012 1725 CF 750 7 532 1/4 SCeta 1725 CF SOC 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Handling Prices subject change notice ROMCO MFG INC OX 836 SOUTH HOUSTON TEXAS 77587 713 943-1867 September 1991 151 NOW YOU CAN FIX OR MAKE IT YOURSELF EASY TO USE SAVE $SS SAVE TIME Scale RFBOOj Duni truf Nnn tn - Iis yoor hobby 5100 Ordo diiOCt Add $200 Illippiog Old iraridiirrg pihirired Futts Tooting ox 155 Savoy IL 61874 OHIO SUPERSTAR PRODUCTS INC 11376 Ridgeway RoadKensington OH 44427216223-1950 Sportobatic 84span-S17995 92span-$18995 Sportobatic M 84 span $18995 92span-S19995 84 Sportobatics 10 lbs ideal 90 20 120 4C engines 92 versions 13 lbs perfect ST2000-3000 equivalent engines Both versions build quickly lite-ply & balsa fuselage & tail & foam wing Sportobatics fill need hotdog show-off sport planes Knife-edge takeoffs flat spins snap rolls ortobatics will anything can yet land like trainer Super Canopy $25995 Giant 9S x 16 Vinyl Clad Nylon Yellow Blue White Two-Color Combinations 8 rugged tube frame 10 easy-out steel tent stakes nylon guy cords Folds neat heavy-duty cardboard box goes up quickly complete instructions Optional name city state printed ends $6000 RB Seal Approval speaking Bob Smith Ive also tried some CyAs found excellent Super-gold Bobs odorless white foam-compatible CyA works fine Bob claims CyAs freshest available ones two year guaranteed shelf life free infortnation sheet available BSI 8060 Moro Road Atascadero CA 93422 805/466-1717 Beginners Corner Tony Digirolamo NOW THAT have radio first kit its time start building last thing purchase radio make sure 1991 ready Specifically want has narrow-band transmitter receiver AMA News section Model Aviation has listing receivers transmitters meet 1991 specifications Check model numbers both items make purchase Otherwise may shoot someone down turn transmitter have space basement garage its time start putting together workshop previously talked about good building surface Make sure perfecfly flat youll have curved sailplane suggested list other things will need get started quick-setting thick thin CyA cyanoacrylate glue six minute epoxy straight pins X-Acto knife tool set Zona saw soldering iron sealing iron heat gun covering wax paper various sanding blocks 80 grit medium 220 smooth 320-400 sand paper wood filler DAP Fast n Final Spackiing needle nose pliers small screwdrivers small drill bit set small file set want save time Dremel Moto Tool set some extra items will needed finish model MonoKote Oracover Ultracote other films needed cover sailplane Go out flying site watch sailplanes high sky see can follow well consider using colors would also obtain some carbon fiber strips reinforce wings some triangle stock reinforce strategic parts model dont have place shop can keep building board under bed sure buy wife something has always wanted before break news can put blanket dining room table work would send dozen roses work house odorless CyAs recommended Concerning sanding just take model outdoors out get started kit take everything out box read instructions completely should mentally build kit run up against something dont understand call instructor may take extra time will save trouble undoing possible mistake few tips will help keep sailplane flying trainer select doesnt have spoilers don t RB put may look like brick wall lot extra trouble because require use third servo will need short time rationale Initially will happy land same field launched However few months will start get good handle aircraft control landing techniques might get good finding thermals enter some club contests Basically contests grade two areas flying specific length time attempting land close spot tape runway two tasks difficult accomplish spoilers wing takes lot stress during launchespecially center will probably need increase structural strength inboard end wing spars two-piece wings middle part one-piece wings Use good wood proper type job Continued page 154 AFTER YOU DID ALL THE WORK WHY LET YOUR AIRPLANE DO ALL THE FLYING INFO $500 AWARDED Grand Champion Reserve Grand Champion Ultralight 1989 Sun-N-Fun Fly-In BUILD & FLY THE miniMAX YOURSELF * Computer Designed * 3 Axis Control * Part 1 03 Ultralight * Easy Construction Wood Construction TEAM INC BOX 338M BRADYVILLE TN 37026 615 765-5397 visaBJrn/C ELECTRONICS WE HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN MD AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 152 Model Aviation Ohio 4bg r / Xb LKVU etc k-UIt OLDER RADIO UPDATES Experts whove reviewed tapes agreewhether youre experienced RCer beginner whos ready something straight level flying Wring Out just ticket THREE TAPES COVER IT ALL studying practicing three tapes sequence experienced flyers well beginners can attain kind aerobatic refinement weve admired watching pros tapes real-time split-screen imaging perfect blend different types weights balsa may need invest some replacement leading trailing edge stock main wing spars Use epoxy two wing halves join help reduce bending main wing spar glue strip carbon fiber top bottom spar before build up wing dont want over-heavy need something will stay together during launch Remember Lindbergh flying solo across Atlantic belong club members glad help need help ask Special Interest Newsletters Sailplaners think about voice-over live sound gives Wring Out real edge over less-professionally produced videos progress will proof VALUE THAT CANT BE BEAT Best Wring Out series priced youll able own full set originals resorting low-quality copies Wring Out volumes dealers phone 8006-FLYING CARL GOLDBERG order directMODELS INC great hobby/sport really made up separate types soaring Coming mind AMA thermal duration Scale Slope flying including both F3F Manon-Man racing Multi-task both F3B Sportsman Cross-country F3H Percentage Slot duration F3J Hand Launchand popular Sport flying Electric gliders should also included because shut motor off soaring name game great fun growing fast Special newsletters various kinds soaring important because can print extensive esoteric information doesnt fit model mags So Id like mention three new newsletters older devoted soaring special interests George Burr has stepped forward volunteered publish new newsletter devoted Percentage Slot Thermal Duration F3J FAI designation provisional class will qualify official World Championship event year American sailplaners getting interested F3J launching hand towing least eliminates potential winch controversies big feature F3J competition good US thermal duration designs like Phoenix Lovesong Magic etc perfectly suited George says size scope newsletter will determined amount interest generated No standard subscription rate publication frequency has determined time Interested folks can contact George 1614 McCarthy Blvd Wausau WI 54401 715/675-9851 F3H International Cross Country racing American invention like F31 still FM provisional class Until official FAI recognition earned F3J F3H affairs handled ClAM F3B Subcommittee chaired Rolf Gersberger Switzerland Rolf asked ClAM F3B Representative Terry Edmonds take lead promoting F3H Terry turn asked X-C fan Myles Moran publish newsletter devoted Cross Country Myles first effort recently published like George says output will determined interest Myles anticipates four issues per year cost about $1 can reached 10428 Oso Ave Chatsworth CA 91311 818/882-4687 F3F News F3F international style slope racing pilots fly time against clock too provisional FM class Rolf asked Preben Norholm Danish ClAM F3B Subcommittee member take charge F3F Actually Preben has promoting F3F least 15 years F3F News just latest effort Preben has published two issues far warns may come out irregularly also has no set subscription rate $10 bill cash best should about cover years costs Prebens address Godthsabsvg 7 DK 7400 Herning Denmark F3B/USA Randy Reynolds Colorado Springs has doing excellent job putting out newsletter since 1987 Randy has busy job also building new house requested relief no other candidate available humble Soaring editor now also editing F3B/USA wanted see newsletter continue because feel its important American F3B Sportsman Multi-Task enthusiasts have source specialized news information three years F3B/USA has grown about 120 subscribers Since F3B 154 Model Aviation Its Wring Out aerobatic instruction series featuring Dave Patrick international sport also has readers Argentina Australia Austria Canada Denmark England Japan subscriber club Capital Area Soaring Association wonderful idea Id like see clubs take subscriptions Its good way spread word help promote multitask flying grass roots level member could designated clubs F3B/SMT Coordinator could pass along news info contained F3B/USA help schedule multi-task events Multi-task flying kind chicken egg situation wont become popular events fly clubs wont run events interest shown fliers Ask F3B/USA comes out six times per year odd numbered months Subscriptions $12 per year US $20 overseas Please contact address top column Phone 303/688-9572II responding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation anyway quite new very different CO2 motors havent changed much designoaly size OK CO2 1940s sort valve system adaptable C02 predict form power could become very popular duratior run would much extended very efficient system other hand have Berts three-cylinder classics runs smooth Singer sewing machine build model would want make 1920-1930 plan contemporary engine wanted fly SAM competition dont would mite upset about modern technology am going build model Z time Franldy can get better performance few strands rubber would have make own motor noises risk being thought recently heard Joe Klause Kuston Kraftsmanship says Thank kind words March issue Model Aviation minor comment 1975 bought out Kim Kraft Subsequently 1976 1978 modified original Kim Kraft needle valve today far superior needle valve assembly Joe sent sample popular transistorized ignition includes high tension lead proper resistor eliminate RC problems ignition notise exciting thing Joe sent news KSB clockwork timer again available both version pinches off fuel line modified microswitch shut off ignition engines need catalog really impressed has couple years Continued page 157 F DIET YOUR ENGINE $39511 IEwes ewKoosh h fleolbie rabber/faboc II Ilaminate softens sibnst inn between engine II money order 5395 plan 56 P&H $490 t sod mount firewall Sheet II I2bx4uhn thick CoSs blade scis ors stallo easily minutesrho ewoer thems IBALSeSUSt P0 Boo 75 New rk NY tSO2t bastion Money back 05t complet aly natrohted Send eli Heepeerenerve eeareerdreemeetI Keeaheerfteaawfrnby-pwdece Ae P14kX//OO1 Learn fly planes private field Five 6 day course $350 Open year round Send SASE complete info Southwest RC Flying 2818 Carolina NE Albuquerque NM 87110505-832-6394 September 1991 155 eccentric am now Bert Ponds FF Old-Timers/Bakeraddress 128 Warren Terrace Continued page 48Longmeadow MA 01106 Make Real Decals computer printer Send $800 S/H over 15 sq ft decal materials plus 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getting back basics Flying Circuits have found effective fulfilling way get involved help community have presented formula least pitfalls invite club use improve upon area definitely can improve publicity local Marine Reservists have enlisted active involvement radio TV local merchants flyers describing event should hands Reservists mid-October can help distribute ULTRA U I~2u K ULTRA WINGMAN Glow Plug Driver ometer ust Gas Temperature Indicator nded-Scale Voltmeter light Check light Select bel Meter r Modes Pattern Select ent Temperature ULTRA WINGMAN $20000 Includes Unit cable battery pack charger Helicopter Version$21000 Airborne-Sensor Pack$4000 CONVENIENT The Ultra Wingman achieves multiple functions such Glow Plug driver Exhaust Gas Temperature indicator Tachometer Expanded Scale Voltmeter through connection model airborne-sensor pack approx 1 ounce easily installed drilling halt inch hole fuselage routing four leads appropriate positions SAFE Ultra Wingman otters sate ig nition glow plug well simultaneous reading RPMs Exhaust Gas Temperature through single connection safely distanced prop same connection frequent receiver battery pack checks made easy Ultra Wingmans loaded digital Expanded Scale Voltmeter APre-Flight Check list provided help assure sate preparation operation model ECONOMICAL The Ultra Wingman ot ters ten distinct functions compact hand-held unit Actual size 4 x 7 3I4 18 cable SALES & CUSTOMER SERVICE Z 5455 LINGER LONGER ROAD GUMMING GA 30130 September 1991 157 RIC BEGINNERS very up-beat hobby Once hove soloed will probably hooked life soloing problem hobby loses least holf its potential fliers because foil successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULTI disgrace hobby aero modeling industry required police itself ond free coil atrocity guided missil& TRAINERl just some odvertised trainers impossible beginner solo with help instructorl seems norm crosh ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-off tor new student quite unnecessary YOU COULD SOLO YOUR FIRST TIME UP ructor Thanks extensive tlight-testing ever conducted hobby ou con now know ad vance ones tly slow hands-off stable easy enough Grandma just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label stretch imagination Send 1350 plus 52 postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF RIC TRAINERS Over 40 currently avaiable trainers evaluated including ARFs Also grades ease-ot-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening informative time saving money-saving frustration-sporing RIO publication have ever readl Testimonials available request Jim Waterman 3818 Deertleid Dr Dept MA San Antonio TX 76218
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/09
Page Numbers: 46, 47, 150, 151, 152, 154, 155, 157
F3B TEAM NEWS Team Manager Randy Spencer sent latest scoop preparations World Championships will held Netherlands August 27 through September 2 April Joe Wurts Daryl Perkins started practicing new F3B Eagles Last months column featured Mark Allens latest kit offering Thermal Eagle uses same fuselage Mark anticipates having F3B Eagle kits available near future Specs 1115-inch wingspan RG 15 airfoil 935-square-inch wing area Triple taper wing planform Aluminum arrow shaft aileron & flap hinging Vacuum bagged blue foam cores carbon fiber cloth Carbon fiber wing joiner design quite similar Joes Halcyon flew finals Denver last September except Halcyon used Falcon 880 fuselage Randy says new Eagle traveler Larry Jolly developing own new F3B design Until ready Larry continues using Mueller Comet 89T Randy said what impresses him about speed task practice closeness average times three pilots says What getting now consistency Team helpers set Norm Timbs Dean Clark Norm owner Timbs Engineering Co designed built three new winches Team Randy says work fantastically well run like sewing machines About practice sessions Randy says have members group together seem just click Its very nice feeling thought worked well together Denver see much thought centralization practice together now Please dont forget six guys working hard represent USA Netherlands Its Team needs support Model gliders same league Americas Cup boats fielding competitive World Class Team youll proud still relatively costly Winners big merchandise raffle $10 per ticket will drawn Nats top prize round trip air fare World Champs Beautiful Team logo pins $3 patches $5 T shirts $12 caps $10 available purchase Order raffle tickets souvenirs add 10% p&h 1991 USA F3B Soaring Team PO Box 3242 Lakewood CA 90711-3242 Vortex Gold Coast Avionics Florida last winter visiting brother Pompano Beach Tony Arnoux went up West Palm Beach some Sunday flying impressive Phoenixs other nice planes Tony flew Roland Sommer Impuls beautiful German-made allmolded F3B type ship sells over grand glider grabbed attention other end dollar scalea neat little wood foam Two-Meter Greg Norsworthy zoom-launching out sight having ball asked what Greg said Vortex designed local flier Rich Ernst Rich son Sean arrived little later flew own Vortexs talking Rich learned getting ready kit ship said youre ready let know Rich now ready description Vortex Gold Coast Avionics proud announce availability Vortex Two-Meter competition sailplane kit Vortex has under development two years covering prototypes construction techniques latest design offers state art aerodynamics handling superior strength easyto-build package best high tech problems composite construction dont need fancy shop expensive tools build best Vortex incorporates one-piece wing conventional spruce spar balsasheeted foam core design may built either ailerons flaps ailerons fuselage standard balsa plywood design stabilator built-up construction attached T-tail reduced drag unique features wing design include triple taper leading edge cranked trailing edge design being used latest designs famous Rutan shops wing tips kicked up angle reduce tip vortex formation reduce drag high lift coefficients kit can built either fourchannel aileron design threechannel rudder design increased outer panel dihedral aileron design offers better response landing rudder version offers improved spiral stability thermals L/D seems favor aileron design slightly selection pilots choice anything else plane will weigh 39 41 ounces using standard servos except aileron 500 mAli battery wing loading 9 oz/sq ft Test flights lower wing loadings satisfactory weight ballast capability can easily double loading some impressive speed runs have worried about strength wing high loadings Winch lines break first Vortex offered semi-kit moment includes everything needed build plane except strip sheet stock covering pushrods costs about $25 buy material needed complete kit Kit cost $6495 plus $500 shipping Rich also sent info 15 meter hand launch called Goblin looks like scaled down Vortex uses 5D7032 fairly low aspect ratio planform aileron stabilator control 399 square inches 16 oz weight Rich says handles nicely throws quite well says real surprise strength wing has balsa spar % x 14 top bottom 1/32 sheeting still can take full load club winches Lots fun fly Full kits available $4995 factory direct free shipping 46 Model Aviation Soaring Byron Blakeslee 3134 N Winnebago Dr Sedalia Co 80135 Daryl Perkins models F3B team uniforms blue white red trim Note team members names guys sure sharpest-looking team field Thats Randy Spencers Comet 89T Daryl holding 1Custom Balsa Die Cutting2 Balsa Sheets74 5/16 x 1-48 80 104 1/8x 12x24613 753/8x 1-V251 94 105 3/16x12x24363 1 1/16 x 23648381/8 x 1/4131876 1/2 x 279105106l/4x 12x24420 2840391/8 x 3/81419t768107 3/32x 12x 48 1004 2 1/16 x 33244401/8 x 1/21724 776C108 1/8x 12x48 1149 3 1/16 x 453 71 41 3/16 x 3/1613 19./Balsa 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seriouscompetition sport fliers kits shown best made US other countries book obviously put together sailpianers sailplaners give flavor heres couple paragraphs Introduction page NSP owned operated two RC soaring fanatics Sal DeFrancisco Stan Eames love sport RC Soaring have always fascinated technical aspects magnificent hobby Years research went creating catalog know will find best investments have ever made created NSP several goals mind course perhaps important provide people like information necessary make informed decision buying kit starts catalog also extends phone line encourage call us discuss RC soaring technologies building flying obtain detailed information kit carry Also information assistance offer does stop after buy kit time feel free call us getting out building jam finishing suggestions lower heart rate making first toss off slope course helps us buy kit two Just remember buy NSP get kit also friend helper NSP catalog $500 ppd Im confident youll feel its worth money considered personally refunding flyer didnt think Second thoughts got better idea Im sure youll spend enjoyable hours perusing page NSPs address 18 Kirby Lane Williston Vermont 05495 802/658-9482 Milo Model Products Catalog 12pager can get free Gary Anderson has assembled some interesting designs accessories under MMP banner Kits include oldie-but-goodie 150-inch-span Sailaire ex Mark Smith /3 scale ASW 20 16 feet new Mini Bird Time Other scale kits scale Gates Lear jet two-meter Pilatus B-4 Pocket Scale 48 Phoebus 65 LS-3 Gary also has very nice tie tack glider pins glider field boxes tow hooks wing bags transmitter bags catalog call write Milo Model Products PO Box 236 Nestor CA 92053 619/429-8281 Airfoils Go collection Taylor Collins 48 good model sailplane airfoils has full size drawings 21 Eppler four Gottingen four NACA eight Quabeck nine Selig three miscellaneous Clark Y MB303515 & RG 15 airfoils say full size mean airfoils plotted Conrinued page 150 September 1991 47 Flying shot new Two-Meter Vortex competition Sailplane Gold Coast Avion ics Florida Kits available now AFRODROME MODELS LTD Color Catalog other quality kits $400 Information write call 517-781-300 517-781-4322 AERODROME MODELS LTD 2623 S Miller Rd Saginaw Ml 48603 breaking prop brand-new Pole Kitty sustained nary scratchand yes lived race another day Another recipient 2-3 pylon woes Deland Floridas Jim Bartels Always competitive Jimmy racing hard got effort rekitting Tsunami negotiating aforementioned pylons best effort award go Paul Benezra trashed airplane toward end first day having backup adjourned Barry Wests garage stayed up until wee small hours putting together jigsaw puzzle piecesand yes did race again Sunday reminds Pauls girlfriend Darlene kissed him just before illfated flight also gave Jim Katz kiss right before blew plug line ruined chances win Just what suppose have herea true kiss death what Darlene love ya dear stay away Im racing After 10th round flown completed third through fifth money spots confirmed Jim Katz third Dennis OBrien fourth Jake Jacobsen fifth place left Racer Rick Landers Bill Williamson flyoff first second Rick elected change frequency go Bill recorded faster time up point both Premium Grade 3/4 oz 38W 10 yrd mm $250 yd Lower Prices 3C yds & up Weights Ava able Z Other TinLins W 17 Andrews Drive Dalevdle AL 36322 205 598-2287 1000 CST same frequency ensuing flyoff excitement understatement until Rick cut pylon about seventh lap Up point lead changed hands couple times several almost midairs kept rear ends tight Bill won flyoff top cash pushed 1148 time doing truly excellent finish outstanding two days competition Again thanks participants sponsors super work crew see next year bigger/better Dash Cash RCACF Dash Cash II P1PilotPtsTime 1Williamson2811519 2Landers2811780 3Katz2711347 4OBrien2611880 5Jacobson2412203 6Klutz2312061 7Kovach2211937 8Schuster2012035 9Latsha1912151 10Lyons1812365 Remember support organization got us racing todaythe NMPRA information write Ron Schorr 5224 Teesdale North Hollywood CA 91607 See next month RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 47 chords eleven sizes 45 13 inches ready-to-use ie can cut Xerox airfoils out book make templates No need plot shapes hand using coordinates airfoil has 10 inch master drawing percentage stations shows straight chord line goes forward point leading edge aftermost point trailing edge camber line represents thickness midpoint point LE TB Quite bit can learned about airfoil looking its camber line much diverges chord line example maximum divergence inch 10 inch airfoil said airfoil has 25 percent camber indicates curvature airfoil has strong bearing lift drag Airfoils Go 49 page 85 x 14 inch plastic-ring-bound book $1995 ppd Soaring Stuff 9140 Guadalupe Trail NW Albuquerque NM 87114 505/898-1129 Taylor takes Visa MasterCard American Express 150 Model Aviation 1 MOOT pipe tradition TOP QUAUTY bipes AERODROME MODELS Hand cut kit fiberglass cowi DUMMV engines hardware pack Kit requIres 5 servos Wing span 61 Wt 6-7 lbs. Engine Sizes 46-60 IS 60-90 FS Unsurpassed QUALflY affordable price Try onel $14950 plus 650 postage handling Its EasyT 4ihi1 ty Starter Safe one-push starting Recommended John Prestons Safety Comes First column ModelAvation Nov 90 Easy assemble battery starter $6495 Accomodates small 12-volt battery r sizes available PATENT PENDING See ACE R/O dealer send check money order KRANKING Safety Starters P0 Box 2563 Beaumont Texas 77704 Add $7tt packaging shipping uPSI Texas residents add t2 saiestao Allow apprsoimately Iwo weekn delivery MASKING MASTER IITM FINEST QUALITY MASKING & FINE-LINE TAPE TAPE EVER AVAILABLE 712 MODELERS * LOW-TACK * FINE-LINE * LEAKPROOF * CONFORMAL *4CH KIT CONTAINS TWOS6YD ROLLS VINYL MASK 3/16 1/4 TWO 72YD ROLLS POLY MASK 1/4 3/8 * FOUR 60 ID ROLLS FINE-LINE MASK 1/8 20 114 112 * FOR USE WiTh LACQUERS DOPES EPOXY POLY-U AND ENAMELS SATISFACTION GUARANTEED MB NJ RES ADD 7% SEND 20 TEGHTAPE MASKING TECHNOLOGY PO BOX 230 INGSTON NJ 039 a H INcLUDED Model Maniacs Magazine Indexes Seems literary kick month aid recall seeing articlebut cant remember Larry Sivertson man behind Model Maniacs lets have him explain am sending 1990 Model Aviation Index Ive put together started project because got really tired paging through old magazines looking article neat way connect whatzit gizmo completed showed some modeling buddies wanted suggested make available other modelers So am Youll find hope topics general interest RC pilots indexed easy-to-use fashion columns contain several topics represented several entries under appropriate category subcategory Larrys 1990 Model Aviation index has over 500 entries 26 pages just about everything appeared mag Sailplanes broken down nine sub categories contain 40 separate references Larry also has 1990 indexes Model Airplane News RC Modeler $8 ppd Larry says hell start 1989 1991 enough interest Model Maniacs 5663 Balboa Ste 242 San Diego CA 92111 Model Construction Videos show build kit DO Denny Darnell sent couple latest tapes really enjoyed viewing building Airtronics Legend other Flite Lite Composites Falcon 600 Both run about 2 hours also show flying shots tapes will especially valuable newer builder-fliers may still bit mystified special techniques tools required nice neat job building Personally love building models have 30 years now what find fascinating never stop learning can always pick up new better building methods Denny shows neat tricks see might tempted say could have thought Maybe after doing wrong first time MVC videos $2495 plus $405 S&H Visa Mastercard accepted Write call 4227 E 83rd St Tulsa OK 74137 918/481-5855 Bob Smith Industries Finish Cure Heres building tip applying glass cloth needs finished sanding Finish Cure epoxy best resin Ive ever used kind work Its very thin has little odor sets 20 minutes beauty itsands great gets Pail uine ComberDistanceSix Size CF 330 31C 93 CF 400 001293 CF 300 5 532 6000 1617 CF 60065/320012 1725 CF 750 7 532 1/4 SCeta 1725 CF SOC 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Handling Prices subject change notice ROMCO MFG INC OX 836 SOUTH HOUSTON TEXAS 77587 713 943-1867 September 1991 151 NOW YOU CAN FIX OR MAKE IT YOURSELF EASY TO USE SAVE $SS SAVE TIME Scale RFBOOj Duni truf Nnn tn - Iis yoor hobby 5100 Ordo diiOCt Add $200 Illippiog Old iraridiirrg pihirired Futts Tooting ox 155 Savoy IL 61874 OHIO SUPERSTAR PRODUCTS INC 11376 Ridgeway RoadKensington OH 44427216223-1950 Sportobatic 84span-S17995 92span-$18995 Sportobatic M 84 span $18995 92span-S19995 84 Sportobatics 10 lbs ideal 90 20 120 4C engines 92 versions 13 lbs perfect ST2000-3000 equivalent engines Both versions build quickly lite-ply & balsa fuselage & tail & foam wing Sportobatics fill need hotdog show-off sport planes Knife-edge takeoffs flat spins snap rolls ortobatics will anything can yet land like trainer Super Canopy $25995 Giant 9S x 16 Vinyl Clad Nylon Yellow Blue White Two-Color Combinations 8 rugged tube frame 10 easy-out steel tent stakes nylon guy cords Folds neat heavy-duty cardboard box goes up quickly complete instructions Optional name city state printed ends $6000 RB Seal Approval speaking Bob Smith Ive also tried some CyAs found excellent Super-gold Bobs odorless white foam-compatible CyA works fine Bob claims CyAs freshest available ones two year guaranteed shelf life free infortnation sheet available BSI 8060 Moro Road Atascadero CA 93422 805/466-1717 Beginners Corner Tony Digirolamo NOW THAT have radio first kit its time start building last thing purchase radio make sure 1991 ready Specifically want has narrow-band transmitter receiver AMA News section Model Aviation has listing receivers transmitters meet 1991 specifications Check model numbers both items make purchase Otherwise may shoot someone down turn transmitter have space basement garage its time start putting together workshop previously talked about good building surface Make sure perfecfly flat youll have curved sailplane suggested list other things will need get started quick-setting thick thin CyA cyanoacrylate glue six minute epoxy straight pins X-Acto knife tool set Zona saw soldering iron sealing iron heat gun covering wax paper various sanding blocks 80 grit medium 220 smooth 320-400 sand paper wood filler DAP Fast n Final Spackiing needle nose pliers small screwdrivers small drill bit set small file set want save time Dremel Moto Tool set some extra items will needed finish model MonoKote Oracover Ultracote other films needed cover sailplane Go out flying site watch sailplanes high sky see can follow well consider using colors would also obtain some carbon fiber strips reinforce wings some triangle stock reinforce strategic parts model dont have place shop can keep building board under bed sure buy wife something has always wanted before break news can put blanket dining room table work would send dozen roses work house odorless CyAs recommended Concerning sanding just take model outdoors out get started kit take everything out box read instructions completely should mentally build kit run up against something dont understand call instructor may take extra time will save trouble undoing possible mistake few tips will help keep sailplane flying trainer select doesnt have spoilers don t RB put may look like brick wall lot extra trouble because require use third servo will need short time rationale Initially will happy land same field launched However few months will start get good handle aircraft control landing techniques might get good finding thermals enter some club contests Basically contests grade two areas flying specific length time attempting land close spot tape runway two tasks difficult accomplish spoilers wing takes lot stress during launchespecially center will probably need increase structural strength inboard end wing spars two-piece wings middle part one-piece wings Use good wood proper type job Continued page 154 AFTER YOU DID ALL THE WORK WHY LET YOUR AIRPLANE DO ALL THE FLYING INFO $500 AWARDED Grand Champion Reserve Grand Champion Ultralight 1989 Sun-N-Fun Fly-In BUILD & FLY THE miniMAX YOURSELF * Computer Designed * 3 Axis Control * Part 1 03 Ultralight * Easy Construction Wood Construction TEAM INC BOX 338M BRADYVILLE TN 37026 615 765-5397 visaBJrn/C ELECTRONICS WE HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN MD AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 152 Model Aviation Ohio 4bg r / Xb LKVU etc k-UIt OLDER RADIO UPDATES Experts whove reviewed tapes agreewhether youre experienced RCer beginner whos ready something straight level flying Wring Out just ticket THREE TAPES COVER IT ALL studying practicing three tapes sequence experienced flyers well beginners can attain kind aerobatic refinement weve admired watching pros tapes real-time split-screen imaging perfect blend different types weights balsa may need invest some replacement leading trailing edge stock main wing spars Use epoxy two wing halves join help reduce bending main wing spar glue strip carbon fiber top bottom spar before build up wing dont want over-heavy need something will stay together during launch Remember Lindbergh flying solo across Atlantic belong club members glad help need help ask Special Interest Newsletters Sailplaners think about voice-over live sound gives Wring Out real edge over less-professionally produced videos progress will proof VALUE THAT CANT BE BEAT Best Wring Out series priced youll able own full set originals resorting low-quality copies Wring Out volumes dealers phone 8006-FLYING CARL GOLDBERG order directMODELS INC great hobby/sport really made up separate types soaring Coming mind AMA thermal duration Scale Slope flying including both F3F Manon-Man racing Multi-task both F3B Sportsman Cross-country F3H Percentage Slot duration F3J Hand Launchand popular Sport flying Electric gliders should also included because shut motor off soaring name game great fun growing fast Special newsletters various kinds soaring important because can print extensive esoteric information doesnt fit model mags So Id like mention three new newsletters older devoted soaring special interests George Burr has stepped forward volunteered publish new newsletter devoted Percentage Slot Thermal Duration F3J FAI designation provisional class will qualify official World Championship event year American sailplaners getting interested F3J launching hand towing least eliminates potential winch controversies big feature F3J competition good US thermal duration designs like Phoenix Lovesong Magic etc perfectly suited George says size scope newsletter will determined amount interest generated No standard subscription rate publication frequency has determined time Interested folks can contact George 1614 McCarthy Blvd Wausau WI 54401 715/675-9851 F3H International Cross Country racing American invention like F31 still FM provisional class Until official FAI recognition earned F3J F3H affairs handled ClAM F3B Subcommittee chaired Rolf Gersberger Switzerland Rolf asked ClAM F3B Representative Terry Edmonds take lead promoting F3H Terry turn asked X-C fan Myles Moran publish newsletter devoted Cross Country Myles first effort recently published like George says output will determined interest Myles anticipates four issues per year cost about $1 can reached 10428 Oso Ave Chatsworth CA 91311 818/882-4687 F3F News F3F international style slope racing pilots fly time against clock too provisional FM class Rolf asked Preben Norholm Danish ClAM F3B Subcommittee member take charge F3F Actually Preben has promoting F3F least 15 years F3F News just latest effort Preben has published two issues far warns may come out irregularly also has no set subscription rate $10 bill cash best should about cover years costs Prebens address Godthsabsvg 7 DK 7400 Herning Denmark F3B/USA Randy Reynolds Colorado Springs has doing excellent job putting out newsletter since 1987 Randy has busy job also building new house requested relief no other candidate available humble Soaring editor now also editing F3B/USA wanted see newsletter continue because feel its important American F3B Sportsman Multi-Task enthusiasts have source specialized news information three years F3B/USA has grown about 120 subscribers Since F3B 154 Model Aviation Its Wring Out aerobatic instruction series featuring Dave Patrick international sport also has readers Argentina Australia Austria Canada Denmark England Japan subscriber club Capital Area Soaring Association wonderful idea Id like see clubs take subscriptions Its good way spread word help promote multitask flying grass roots level member could designated clubs F3B/SMT Coordinator could pass along news info contained F3B/USA help schedule multi-task events Multi-task flying kind chicken egg situation wont become popular events fly clubs wont run events interest shown fliers Ask F3B/USA comes out six times per year odd numbered months Subscriptions $12 per year US $20 overseas Please contact address top column Phone 303/688-9572II responding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation anyway quite new very different CO2 motors havent changed much designoaly size OK CO2 1940s sort valve system adaptable C02 predict form power could become very popular duratior run would much extended very efficient system other hand have Berts three-cylinder classics runs smooth Singer sewing machine build model would want make 1920-1930 plan contemporary engine wanted fly SAM competition dont would mite upset about modern technology am going build model Z time Franldy can get better performance few strands rubber would have make own motor noises risk being thought recently heard Joe Klause Kuston Kraftsmanship says Thank kind words March issue Model Aviation minor comment 1975 bought out Kim Kraft Subsequently 1976 1978 modified original Kim Kraft needle valve today far superior needle valve assembly Joe sent sample popular transistorized ignition includes high tension lead proper resistor eliminate RC problems ignition notise exciting thing Joe sent news KSB clockwork timer again available both version pinches off fuel line modified microswitch shut off ignition engines need catalog really impressed has couple years Continued page 157 F DIET YOUR ENGINE $39511 IEwes ewKoosh h fleolbie rabber/faboc II Ilaminate softens sibnst inn between engine II money order 5395 plan 56 P&H $490 t sod mount firewall Sheet II I2bx4uhn thick CoSs blade scis ors stallo easily minutesrho ewoer thems IBALSeSUSt P0 Boo 75 New rk NY tSO2t bastion Money back 05t complet aly natrohted Send eli Heepeerenerve eeareerdreemeetI Keeaheerfteaawfrnby-pwdece Ae P14kX//OO1 Learn fly planes private field Five 6 day course $350 Open year round Send SASE complete info Southwest RC Flying 2818 Carolina NE Albuquerque NM 87110505-832-6394 September 1991 155 eccentric am now Bert Ponds FF Old-Timers/Bakeraddress 128 Warren Terrace Continued page 48Longmeadow MA 01106 Make Real Decals computer printer Send $800 S/H over 15 sq ft decal materials plus 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use aniline dye give light translucent enhancement doped tissue colors tend fade sun sort pastel new cost $24 per pound thereabouts dye will dissolve dope thinner will dissolve alcohol eighth teaspoon dye powder two tablespoons methanol will color about 2 ounces clear dope needs sprayed onto tissue has two coats clear dry may look dull top coat clear will restore brilliant candy apple look top coat also needed keep dye running water soluble author assume Mark says looks sharp clear doped wood such carved balsa propellers suggests use also spruce up some faded contest veterans address dye Keystone Pacific Division 13787 Milroy Place Santa Fe Springs CA 90870 Thats room let have Lets go hunt some thermals D Toys/Adamisin Continued page 49 attendance prizes evident started drift basic goal collecting toys needy families collected toys ever before also realization needed regain focus help Marine Reservists collect toys needy families prizes ourselves 1991 fourth year involvement will getting back basics Flying Circuits have found effective fulfilling way get involved help community have presented formula least pitfalls invite club use improve upon area definitely can improve publicity local Marine Reservists have enlisted active involvement radio TV local merchants flyers describing event should hands Reservists mid-October can help distribute ULTRA U I~2u K ULTRA WINGMAN Glow Plug Driver ometer ust Gas Temperature Indicator nded-Scale Voltmeter light Check light Select bel Meter r Modes Pattern Select ent Temperature ULTRA WINGMAN $20000 Includes Unit cable battery pack charger Helicopter Version$21000 Airborne-Sensor Pack$4000 CONVENIENT The Ultra Wingman achieves multiple functions such Glow Plug driver Exhaust Gas Temperature indicator Tachometer Expanded Scale Voltmeter through connection model airborne-sensor pack approx 1 ounce easily installed drilling halt inch hole fuselage routing four leads appropriate positions SAFE Ultra Wingman otters sate ig nition glow plug well simultaneous reading RPMs Exhaust Gas Temperature through single connection safely distanced prop same connection frequent receiver battery pack checks made easy Ultra Wingmans loaded digital Expanded Scale Voltmeter APre-Flight Check list provided help assure sate preparation operation model ECONOMICAL The Ultra Wingman ot ters ten distinct functions compact hand-held unit Actual size 4 x 7 3I4 18 cable SALES & CUSTOMER SERVICE Z 5455 LINGER LONGER ROAD GUMMING GA 30130 September 1991 157 RIC BEGINNERS very up-beat hobby Once hove soloed will probably hooked life soloing problem hobby loses least holf its potential fliers because foil successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULTI disgrace hobby aero modeling industry required police itself ond free coil atrocity guided missil& TRAINERl just some odvertised trainers impossible beginner solo with help instructorl seems norm crosh ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-off tor new student quite unnecessary YOU COULD SOLO YOUR FIRST TIME UP ructor Thanks extensive tlight-testing ever conducted hobby ou con now know ad vance ones tly slow hands-off stable easy enough Grandma just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label stretch imagination Send 1350 plus 52 postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF RIC TRAINERS Over 40 currently avaiable trainers evaluated including ARFs Also grades ease-ot-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening informative time saving money-saving frustration-sporing RIO publication have ever readl Testimonials available request Jim Waterman 3818 Deertleid Dr Dept MA San Antonio TX 76218
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/09
Page Numbers: 46, 47, 150, 151, 152, 154, 155, 157
F3B TEAM NEWS Team Manager Randy Spencer sent latest scoop preparations World Championships will held Netherlands August 27 through September 2 April Joe Wurts Daryl Perkins started practicing new F3B Eagles Last months column featured Mark Allens latest kit offering Thermal Eagle uses same fuselage Mark anticipates having F3B Eagle kits available near future Specs 1115-inch wingspan RG 15 airfoil 935-square-inch wing area Triple taper wing planform Aluminum arrow shaft aileron & flap hinging Vacuum bagged blue foam cores carbon fiber cloth Carbon fiber wing joiner design quite similar Joes Halcyon flew finals Denver last September except Halcyon used Falcon 880 fuselage Randy says new Eagle traveler Larry Jolly developing own new F3B design Until ready Larry continues using Mueller Comet 89T Randy said what impresses him about speed task practice closeness average times three pilots says What getting now consistency Team helpers set Norm Timbs Dean Clark Norm owner Timbs Engineering Co designed built three new winches Team Randy says work fantastically well run like sewing machines About practice sessions Randy says have members group together seem just click Its very nice feeling thought worked well together Denver see much thought centralization practice together now Please dont forget six guys working hard represent USA Netherlands Its Team needs support Model gliders same league Americas Cup boats fielding competitive World Class Team youll proud still relatively costly Winners big merchandise raffle $10 per ticket will drawn Nats top prize round trip air fare World Champs Beautiful Team logo pins $3 patches $5 T shirts $12 caps $10 available purchase Order raffle tickets souvenirs add 10% p&h 1991 USA F3B Soaring Team PO Box 3242 Lakewood CA 90711-3242 Vortex Gold Coast Avionics Florida last winter visiting brother Pompano Beach Tony Arnoux went up West Palm Beach some Sunday flying impressive Phoenixs other nice planes Tony flew Roland Sommer Impuls beautiful German-made allmolded F3B type ship sells over grand glider grabbed attention other end dollar scalea neat little wood foam Two-Meter Greg Norsworthy zoom-launching out sight having ball asked what Greg said Vortex designed local flier Rich Ernst Rich son Sean arrived little later flew own Vortexs talking Rich learned getting ready kit ship said youre ready let know Rich now ready description Vortex Gold Coast Avionics proud announce availability Vortex Two-Meter competition sailplane kit Vortex has under development two years covering prototypes construction techniques latest design offers state art aerodynamics handling superior strength easyto-build package best high tech problems composite construction dont need fancy shop expensive tools build best Vortex incorporates one-piece wing conventional spruce spar balsasheeted foam core design may built either ailerons flaps ailerons fuselage standard balsa plywood design stabilator built-up construction attached T-tail reduced drag unique features wing design include triple taper leading edge cranked trailing edge design being used latest designs famous Rutan shops wing tips kicked up angle reduce tip vortex formation reduce drag high lift coefficients kit can built either fourchannel aileron design threechannel rudder design increased outer panel dihedral aileron design offers better response landing rudder version offers improved spiral stability thermals L/D seems favor aileron design slightly selection pilots choice anything else plane will weigh 39 41 ounces using standard servos except aileron 500 mAli battery wing loading 9 oz/sq ft Test flights lower wing loadings satisfactory weight ballast capability can easily double loading some impressive speed runs have worried about strength wing high loadings Winch lines break first Vortex offered semi-kit moment includes everything needed build plane except strip sheet stock covering pushrods costs about $25 buy material needed complete kit Kit cost $6495 plus $500 shipping Rich also sent info 15 meter hand launch called Goblin looks like scaled down Vortex uses 5D7032 fairly low aspect ratio planform aileron stabilator control 399 square inches 16 oz weight Rich says handles nicely throws quite well says real surprise strength wing has balsa spar % x 14 top bottom 1/32 sheeting still can take full load club winches Lots fun fly Full kits available $4995 factory direct free shipping 46 Model Aviation Soaring Byron Blakeslee 3134 N Winnebago Dr Sedalia Co 80135 Daryl Perkins models F3B team uniforms blue white red trim Note team members names guys sure sharpest-looking team field Thats Randy Spencers Comet 89T Daryl holding 1Custom Balsa Die Cutting2 Balsa Sheets74 5/16 x 1-48 80 104 1/8x 12x24613 753/8x 1-V251 94 105 3/16x12x24363 1 1/16 x 23648381/8 x 1/4131876 1/2 x 279105106l/4x 12x24420 2840391/8 x 3/81419t768107 3/32x 12x 48 1004 2 1/16 x 33244401/8 x 1/21724 776C108 1/8x 12x48 1149 3 1/16 x 453 71 41 3/16 x 3/1613 19./Balsa Blocks109 3/165 12x48726 4 3/32x235 50 42 3/16x3/817 216 12 110 1/4x12x48838 5 3/32 x 339 53 43 3/16 x 1/222 31/ 6 3/32x4679244 1/4x1/4182777 1-/ux262 1121108 7 1/8x2385445 1/4x3/8193078 2x274 130110C DUCK RIIiiflC 79 2 x 390 149Spruce Sticks 81/8 x 35069461/4 x 1/220 34VVJJIJ803 x 3 1192253648 91/8x477104471/4x3/43445 103/16 x 24462481/4 x 14360Custom Cut Balsa 1 x 4 160 99 11 /8 x 1/8 7 3 113/16 x 35879495/16 x 5/162432 Top Quality Prices 8181121/8 x 1/42128 123/16 x 491121503/8 x 3/827 42 AAA Quality Ecuadorian Balsa 81C1131/8 x 3/82333 Sanded Close Tolerances Balsa Planks361143/16x3/162939 131/4 x 25172513/8 x 1/231531151/4 x 1/43652 141/4 x 37093523/8 x 3/448631285 N Union Street 82 1 x2 157 116 1/4 x 3/8 41 58 151/4 x 4110134533/8x 16573Stockton CA 95205 1x3 117 x 1/2 66 165/16 x 26082541/2 x 1/241 55841 x42931181/4 x 16789 175/16x 382110551/2x 3/453711 -209-464-0180852x22311195/16x 5/164362 185/16x 4139185561/2x 16487862x33351205/16x 1/24875 193/8x26895575/8x5/85472S P E C L 2x4 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seriouscompetition sport fliers kits shown best made US other countries book obviously put together sailpianers sailplaners give flavor heres couple paragraphs Introduction page NSP owned operated two RC soaring fanatics Sal DeFrancisco Stan Eames love sport RC Soaring have always fascinated technical aspects magnificent hobby Years research went creating catalog know will find best investments have ever made created NSP several goals mind course perhaps important provide people like information necessary make informed decision buying kit starts catalog also extends phone line encourage call us discuss RC soaring technologies building flying obtain detailed information kit carry Also information assistance offer does stop after buy kit time feel free call us getting out building jam finishing suggestions lower heart rate making first toss off slope course helps us buy kit two Just remember buy NSP get kit also friend helper NSP catalog $500 ppd Im confident youll feel its worth money considered personally refunding flyer didnt think Second thoughts got better idea Im sure youll spend enjoyable hours perusing page NSPs address 18 Kirby Lane Williston Vermont 05495 802/658-9482 Milo Model Products Catalog 12pager can get free Gary Anderson has assembled some interesting designs accessories under MMP banner Kits include oldie-but-goodie 150-inch-span Sailaire ex Mark Smith /3 scale ASW 20 16 feet new Mini Bird Time Other scale kits scale Gates Lear jet two-meter Pilatus B-4 Pocket Scale 48 Phoebus 65 LS-3 Gary also has very nice tie tack glider pins glider field boxes tow hooks wing bags transmitter bags catalog call write Milo Model Products PO Box 236 Nestor CA 92053 619/429-8281 Airfoils Go collection Taylor Collins 48 good model sailplane airfoils has full size drawings 21 Eppler four Gottingen four NACA eight Quabeck nine Selig three miscellaneous Clark Y MB303515 & RG 15 airfoils say full size mean airfoils plotted Conrinued page 150 September 1991 47 Flying shot new Two-Meter Vortex competition Sailplane Gold Coast Avion ics Florida Kits available now AFRODROME MODELS LTD Color Catalog other quality kits $400 Information write call 517-781-300 517-781-4322 AERODROME MODELS LTD 2623 S Miller Rd Saginaw Ml 48603 breaking prop brand-new Pole Kitty sustained nary scratchand yes lived race another day Another recipient 2-3 pylon woes Deland Floridas Jim Bartels Always competitive Jimmy racing hard got effort rekitting Tsunami negotiating aforementioned pylons best effort award go Paul Benezra trashed airplane toward end first day having backup adjourned Barry Wests garage stayed up until wee small hours putting together jigsaw puzzle piecesand yes did race again Sunday reminds Pauls girlfriend Darlene kissed him just before illfated flight also gave Jim Katz kiss right before blew plug line ruined chances win Just what suppose have herea true kiss death what Darlene love ya dear stay away Im racing After 10th round flown completed third through fifth money spots confirmed Jim Katz third Dennis OBrien fourth Jake Jacobsen fifth place left Racer Rick Landers Bill Williamson flyoff first second Rick elected change frequency go Bill recorded faster time up point both Premium Grade 3/4 oz 38W 10 yrd mm $250 yd Lower Prices 3C yds & up Weights Ava able Z Other TinLins W 17 Andrews Drive Dalevdle AL 36322 205 598-2287 1000 CST same frequency ensuing flyoff excitement understatement until Rick cut pylon about seventh lap Up point lead changed hands couple times several almost midairs kept rear ends tight Bill won flyoff top cash pushed 1148 time doing truly excellent finish outstanding two days competition Again thanks participants sponsors super work crew see next year bigger/better Dash Cash RCACF Dash Cash II P1PilotPtsTime 1Williamson2811519 2Landers2811780 3Katz2711347 4OBrien2611880 5Jacobson2412203 6Klutz2312061 7Kovach2211937 8Schuster2012035 9Latsha1912151 10Lyons1812365 Remember support organization got us racing todaythe NMPRA information write Ron Schorr 5224 Teesdale North Hollywood CA 91607 See next month RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 47 chords eleven sizes 45 13 inches ready-to-use ie can cut Xerox airfoils out book make templates No need plot shapes hand using coordinates airfoil has 10 inch master drawing percentage stations shows straight chord line goes forward point leading edge aftermost point trailing edge camber line represents thickness midpoint point LE TB Quite bit can learned about airfoil looking its camber line much diverges chord line example maximum divergence inch 10 inch airfoil said airfoil has 25 percent camber indicates curvature airfoil has strong bearing lift drag Airfoils Go 49 page 85 x 14 inch plastic-ring-bound book $1995 ppd Soaring Stuff 9140 Guadalupe Trail NW Albuquerque NM 87114 505/898-1129 Taylor takes Visa MasterCard American Express 150 Model Aviation 1 MOOT pipe tradition TOP QUAUTY bipes AERODROME MODELS Hand cut kit fiberglass cowi DUMMV engines hardware pack Kit requIres 5 servos Wing span 61 Wt 6-7 lbs. Engine Sizes 46-60 IS 60-90 FS Unsurpassed QUALflY affordable price Try onel $14950 plus 650 postage handling Its EasyT 4ihi1 ty Starter Safe one-push starting Recommended John Prestons Safety Comes First column ModelAvation Nov 90 Easy assemble battery starter $6495 Accomodates small 12-volt battery r sizes available PATENT PENDING See ACE R/O dealer send check money order KRANKING Safety Starters P0 Box 2563 Beaumont Texas 77704 Add $7tt packaging shipping uPSI Texas residents add t2 saiestao Allow apprsoimately Iwo weekn delivery MASKING MASTER IITM FINEST QUALITY MASKING & FINE-LINE TAPE TAPE EVER AVAILABLE 712 MODELERS * LOW-TACK * FINE-LINE * LEAKPROOF * CONFORMAL *4CH KIT CONTAINS TWOS6YD ROLLS VINYL MASK 3/16 1/4 TWO 72YD ROLLS POLY MASK 1/4 3/8 * FOUR 60 ID ROLLS FINE-LINE MASK 1/8 20 114 112 * FOR USE WiTh LACQUERS DOPES EPOXY POLY-U AND ENAMELS SATISFACTION GUARANTEED MB NJ RES ADD 7% SEND 20 TEGHTAPE MASKING TECHNOLOGY PO BOX 230 INGSTON NJ 039 a H INcLUDED Model Maniacs Magazine Indexes Seems literary kick month aid recall seeing articlebut cant remember Larry Sivertson man behind Model Maniacs lets have him explain am sending 1990 Model Aviation Index Ive put together started project because got really tired paging through old magazines looking article neat way connect whatzit gizmo completed showed some modeling buddies wanted suggested make available other modelers So am Youll find hope topics general interest RC pilots indexed easy-to-use fashion columns contain several topics represented several entries under appropriate category subcategory Larrys 1990 Model Aviation index has over 500 entries 26 pages just about everything appeared mag Sailplanes broken down nine sub categories contain 40 separate references Larry also has 1990 indexes Model Airplane News RC Modeler $8 ppd Larry says hell start 1989 1991 enough interest Model Maniacs 5663 Balboa Ste 242 San Diego CA 92111 Model Construction Videos show build kit DO Denny Darnell sent couple latest tapes really enjoyed viewing building Airtronics Legend other Flite Lite Composites Falcon 600 Both run about 2 hours also show flying shots tapes will especially valuable newer builder-fliers may still bit mystified special techniques tools required nice neat job building Personally love building models have 30 years now what find fascinating never stop learning can always pick up new better building methods Denny shows neat tricks see might tempted say could have thought Maybe after doing wrong first time MVC videos $2495 plus $405 S&H Visa Mastercard accepted Write call 4227 E 83rd St Tulsa OK 74137 918/481-5855 Bob Smith Industries Finish Cure Heres building tip applying glass cloth needs finished sanding Finish Cure epoxy best resin Ive ever used kind work Its very thin has little odor sets 20 minutes beauty itsands great gets Pail uine ComberDistanceSix Size CF 330 31C 93 CF 400 001293 CF 300 5 532 6000 1617 CF 60065/320012 1725 CF 750 7 532 1/4 SCeta 1725 CF SOC 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Handling Prices subject change notice ROMCO MFG INC OX 836 SOUTH HOUSTON TEXAS 77587 713 943-1867 September 1991 151 NOW YOU CAN FIX OR MAKE IT YOURSELF EASY TO USE SAVE $SS SAVE TIME Scale RFBOOj Duni truf Nnn tn - Iis yoor hobby 5100 Ordo diiOCt Add $200 Illippiog Old iraridiirrg pihirired Futts Tooting ox 155 Savoy IL 61874 OHIO SUPERSTAR PRODUCTS INC 11376 Ridgeway RoadKensington OH 44427216223-1950 Sportobatic 84span-S17995 92span-$18995 Sportobatic M 84 span $18995 92span-S19995 84 Sportobatics 10 lbs ideal 90 20 120 4C engines 92 versions 13 lbs perfect ST2000-3000 equivalent engines Both versions build quickly lite-ply & balsa fuselage & tail & foam wing Sportobatics fill need hotdog show-off sport planes Knife-edge takeoffs flat spins snap rolls ortobatics will anything can yet land like trainer Super Canopy $25995 Giant 9S x 16 Vinyl Clad Nylon Yellow Blue White Two-Color Combinations 8 rugged tube frame 10 easy-out steel tent stakes nylon guy cords Folds neat heavy-duty cardboard box goes up quickly complete instructions Optional name city state printed ends $6000 RB Seal Approval speaking Bob Smith Ive also tried some CyAs found excellent Super-gold Bobs odorless white foam-compatible CyA works fine Bob claims CyAs freshest available ones two year guaranteed shelf life free infortnation sheet available BSI 8060 Moro Road Atascadero CA 93422 805/466-1717 Beginners Corner Tony Digirolamo NOW THAT have radio first kit its time start building last thing purchase radio make sure 1991 ready Specifically want has narrow-band transmitter receiver AMA News section Model Aviation has listing receivers transmitters meet 1991 specifications Check model numbers both items make purchase Otherwise may shoot someone down turn transmitter have space basement garage its time start putting together workshop previously talked about good building surface Make sure perfecfly flat youll have curved sailplane suggested list other things will need get started quick-setting thick thin CyA cyanoacrylate glue six minute epoxy straight pins X-Acto knife tool set Zona saw soldering iron sealing iron heat gun covering wax paper various sanding blocks 80 grit medium 220 smooth 320-400 sand paper wood filler DAP Fast n Final Spackiing needle nose pliers small screwdrivers small drill bit set small file set want save time Dremel Moto Tool set some extra items will needed finish model MonoKote Oracover Ultracote other films needed cover sailplane Go out flying site watch sailplanes high sky see can follow well consider using colors would also obtain some carbon fiber strips reinforce wings some triangle stock reinforce strategic parts model dont have place shop can keep building board under bed sure buy wife something has always wanted before break news can put blanket dining room table work would send dozen roses work house odorless CyAs recommended Concerning sanding just take model outdoors out get started kit take everything out box read instructions completely should mentally build kit run up against something dont understand call instructor may take extra time will save trouble undoing possible mistake few tips will help keep sailplane flying trainer select doesnt have spoilers don t RB put may look like brick wall lot extra trouble because require use third servo will need short time rationale Initially will happy land same field launched However few months will start get good handle aircraft control landing techniques might get good finding thermals enter some club contests Basically contests grade two areas flying specific length time attempting land close spot tape runway two tasks difficult accomplish spoilers wing takes lot stress during launchespecially center will probably need increase structural strength inboard end wing spars two-piece wings middle part one-piece wings Use good wood proper type job Continued page 154 AFTER YOU DID ALL THE WORK WHY LET YOUR AIRPLANE DO ALL THE FLYING INFO $500 AWARDED Grand Champion Reserve Grand Champion Ultralight 1989 Sun-N-Fun Fly-In BUILD & FLY THE miniMAX YOURSELF * Computer Designed * 3 Axis Control * Part 1 03 Ultralight * Easy Construction Wood Construction TEAM INC BOX 338M BRADYVILLE TN 37026 615 765-5397 visaBJrn/C ELECTRONICS WE HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN MD AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 152 Model Aviation Ohio 4bg r / Xb LKVU etc k-UIt OLDER RADIO UPDATES Experts whove reviewed tapes agreewhether youre experienced RCer beginner whos ready something straight level flying Wring Out just ticket THREE TAPES COVER IT ALL studying practicing three tapes sequence experienced flyers well beginners can attain kind aerobatic refinement weve admired watching pros tapes real-time split-screen imaging perfect blend different types weights balsa may need invest some replacement leading trailing edge stock main wing spars Use epoxy two wing halves join help reduce bending main wing spar glue strip carbon fiber top bottom spar before build up wing dont want over-heavy need something will stay together during launch Remember Lindbergh flying solo across Atlantic belong club members glad help need help ask Special Interest Newsletters Sailplaners think about voice-over live sound gives Wring Out real edge over less-professionally produced videos progress will proof VALUE THAT CANT BE BEAT Best Wring Out series priced youll able own full set originals resorting low-quality copies Wring Out volumes dealers phone 8006-FLYING CARL GOLDBERG order directMODELS INC great hobby/sport really made up separate types soaring Coming mind AMA thermal duration Scale Slope flying including both F3F Manon-Man racing Multi-task both F3B Sportsman Cross-country F3H Percentage Slot duration F3J Hand Launchand popular Sport flying Electric gliders should also included because shut motor off soaring name game great fun growing fast Special newsletters various kinds soaring important because can print extensive esoteric information doesnt fit model mags So Id like mention three new newsletters older devoted soaring special interests George Burr has stepped forward volunteered publish new newsletter devoted Percentage Slot Thermal Duration F3J FAI designation provisional class will qualify official World Championship event year American sailplaners getting interested F3J launching hand towing least eliminates potential winch controversies big feature F3J competition good US thermal duration designs like Phoenix Lovesong Magic etc perfectly suited George says size scope newsletter will determined amount interest generated No standard subscription rate publication frequency has determined time Interested folks can contact George 1614 McCarthy Blvd Wausau WI 54401 715/675-9851 F3H International Cross Country racing American invention like F31 still FM provisional class Until official FAI recognition earned F3J F3H affairs handled ClAM F3B Subcommittee chaired Rolf Gersberger Switzerland Rolf asked ClAM F3B Representative Terry Edmonds take lead promoting F3H Terry turn asked X-C fan Myles Moran publish newsletter devoted Cross Country Myles first effort recently published like George says output will determined interest Myles anticipates four issues per year cost about $1 can reached 10428 Oso Ave Chatsworth CA 91311 818/882-4687 F3F News F3F international style slope racing pilots fly time against clock too provisional FM class Rolf asked Preben Norholm Danish ClAM F3B Subcommittee member take charge F3F Actually Preben has promoting F3F least 15 years F3F News just latest effort Preben has published two issues far warns may come out irregularly also has no set subscription rate $10 bill cash best should about cover years costs Prebens address Godthsabsvg 7 DK 7400 Herning Denmark F3B/USA Randy Reynolds Colorado Springs has doing excellent job putting out newsletter since 1987 Randy has busy job also building new house requested relief no other candidate available humble Soaring editor now also editing F3B/USA wanted see newsletter continue because feel its important American F3B Sportsman Multi-Task enthusiasts have source specialized news information three years F3B/USA has grown about 120 subscribers Since F3B 154 Model Aviation Its Wring Out aerobatic instruction series featuring Dave Patrick international sport also has readers Argentina Australia Austria Canada Denmark England Japan subscriber club Capital Area Soaring Association wonderful idea Id like see clubs take subscriptions Its good way spread word help promote multitask flying grass roots level member could designated clubs F3B/SMT Coordinator could pass along news info contained F3B/USA help schedule multi-task events Multi-task flying kind chicken egg situation wont become popular events fly clubs wont run events interest shown fliers Ask F3B/USA comes out six times per year odd numbered months Subscriptions $12 per year US $20 overseas Please contact address top column Phone 303/688-9572II responding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation anyway quite new very different CO2 motors havent changed much designoaly size OK CO2 1940s sort valve system adaptable C02 predict form power could become very popular duratior run would much extended very efficient system other hand have Berts three-cylinder classics runs smooth Singer sewing machine build model would want make 1920-1930 plan contemporary engine wanted fly SAM competition dont would mite upset about modern technology am going build model Z time Franldy can get better performance few strands rubber would have make own motor noises risk being thought recently heard Joe Klause Kuston Kraftsmanship says Thank kind words March issue Model Aviation minor comment 1975 bought out Kim Kraft Subsequently 1976 1978 modified original Kim Kraft needle valve today far superior needle valve assembly Joe sent sample popular transistorized ignition includes high tension lead proper resistor eliminate RC problems ignition notise exciting thing Joe sent news KSB clockwork timer again available both version pinches off fuel line modified microswitch shut off ignition engines need catalog really impressed has couple years Continued page 157 F DIET YOUR ENGINE $39511 IEwes ewKoosh h fleolbie rabber/faboc II Ilaminate softens sibnst inn between engine II money order 5395 plan 56 P&H $490 t sod mount firewall Sheet II I2bx4uhn thick CoSs blade scis ors stallo easily minutesrho ewoer thems IBALSeSUSt P0 Boo 75 New rk NY tSO2t bastion Money back 05t complet aly natrohted Send eli Heepeerenerve eeareerdreemeetI Keeaheerfteaawfrnby-pwdece Ae P14kX//OO1 Learn fly planes private field Five 6 day course $350 Open year round Send SASE complete info Southwest RC Flying 2818 Carolina NE Albuquerque NM 87110505-832-6394 September 1991 155 eccentric am now Bert Ponds FF Old-Timers/Bakeraddress 128 Warren Terrace Continued page 48Longmeadow MA 01106 Make Real Decals computer printer Send $800 S/H over 15 sq ft decal materials plus 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/09
Page Numbers: 46, 47, 150, 151, 152, 154, 155, 157
F3B TEAM NEWS Team Manager Randy Spencer sent latest scoop preparations World Championships will held Netherlands August 27 through September 2 April Joe Wurts Daryl Perkins started practicing new F3B Eagles Last months column featured Mark Allens latest kit offering Thermal Eagle uses same fuselage Mark anticipates having F3B Eagle kits available near future Specs 1115-inch wingspan RG 15 airfoil 935-square-inch wing area Triple taper wing planform Aluminum arrow shaft aileron & flap hinging Vacuum bagged blue foam cores carbon fiber cloth Carbon fiber wing joiner design quite similar Joes Halcyon flew finals Denver last September except Halcyon used Falcon 880 fuselage Randy says new Eagle traveler Larry Jolly developing own new F3B design Until ready Larry continues using Mueller Comet 89T Randy said what impresses him about speed task practice closeness average times three pilots says What getting now consistency Team helpers set Norm Timbs Dean Clark Norm owner Timbs Engineering Co designed built three new winches Team Randy says work fantastically well run like sewing machines About practice sessions Randy says have members group together seem just click Its very nice feeling thought worked well together Denver see much thought centralization practice together now Please dont forget six guys working hard represent USA Netherlands Its Team needs support Model gliders same league Americas Cup boats fielding competitive World Class Team youll proud still relatively costly Winners big merchandise raffle $10 per ticket will drawn Nats top prize round trip air fare World Champs Beautiful Team logo pins $3 patches $5 T shirts $12 caps $10 available purchase Order raffle tickets souvenirs add 10% p&h 1991 USA F3B Soaring Team PO Box 3242 Lakewood CA 90711-3242 Vortex Gold Coast Avionics Florida last winter visiting brother Pompano Beach Tony Arnoux went up West Palm Beach some Sunday flying impressive Phoenixs other nice planes Tony flew Roland Sommer Impuls beautiful German-made allmolded F3B type ship sells over grand glider grabbed attention other end dollar scalea neat little wood foam Two-Meter Greg Norsworthy zoom-launching out sight having ball asked what Greg said Vortex designed local flier Rich Ernst Rich son Sean arrived little later flew own Vortexs talking Rich learned getting ready kit ship said youre ready let know Rich now ready description Vortex Gold Coast Avionics proud announce availability Vortex Two-Meter competition sailplane kit Vortex has under development two years covering prototypes construction techniques latest design offers state art aerodynamics handling superior strength easyto-build package best high tech problems composite construction dont need fancy shop expensive tools build best Vortex incorporates one-piece wing conventional spruce spar balsasheeted foam core design may built either ailerons flaps ailerons fuselage standard balsa plywood design stabilator built-up construction attached T-tail reduced drag unique features wing design include triple taper leading edge cranked trailing edge design being used latest designs famous Rutan shops wing tips kicked up angle reduce tip vortex formation reduce drag high lift coefficients kit can built either fourchannel aileron design threechannel rudder design increased outer panel dihedral aileron design offers better response landing rudder version offers improved spiral stability thermals L/D seems favor aileron design slightly selection pilots choice anything else plane will weigh 39 41 ounces using standard servos except aileron 500 mAli battery wing loading 9 oz/sq ft Test flights lower wing loadings satisfactory weight ballast capability can easily double loading some impressive speed runs have worried about strength wing high loadings Winch lines break first Vortex offered semi-kit moment includes everything needed build plane except strip sheet stock covering pushrods costs about $25 buy material needed complete kit Kit cost $6495 plus $500 shipping Rich also sent info 15 meter hand launch called Goblin looks like scaled down Vortex uses 5D7032 fairly low aspect ratio planform aileron stabilator control 399 square inches 16 oz weight Rich says handles nicely throws quite well says real surprise strength wing has balsa spar % x 14 top bottom 1/32 sheeting still can take full load club winches Lots fun fly Full kits available $4995 factory direct free shipping 46 Model Aviation Soaring Byron Blakeslee 3134 N Winnebago Dr Sedalia Co 80135 Daryl Perkins models F3B team uniforms blue white red trim Note team members names guys sure sharpest-looking team field Thats Randy Spencers Comet 89T Daryl holding 1Custom Balsa Die Cutting2 Balsa Sheets74 5/16 x 1-48 80 104 1/8x 12x24613 753/8x 1-V251 94 105 3/16x12x24363 1 1/16 x 23648381/8 x 1/4131876 1/2 x 279105106l/4x 12x24420 2840391/8 x 3/81419t768107 3/32x 12x 48 1004 2 1/16 x 33244401/8 x 1/21724 776C108 1/8x 12x48 1149 3 1/16 x 453 71 41 3/16 x 3/1613 19./Balsa 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seriouscompetition sport fliers kits shown best made US other countries book obviously put together sailpianers sailplaners give flavor heres couple paragraphs Introduction page NSP owned operated two RC soaring fanatics Sal DeFrancisco Stan Eames love sport RC Soaring have always fascinated technical aspects magnificent hobby Years research went creating catalog know will find best investments have ever made created NSP several goals mind course perhaps important provide people like information necessary make informed decision buying kit starts catalog also extends phone line encourage call us discuss RC soaring technologies building flying obtain detailed information kit carry Also information assistance offer does stop after buy kit time feel free call us getting out building jam finishing suggestions lower heart rate making first toss off slope course helps us buy kit two Just remember buy NSP get kit also friend helper NSP catalog $500 ppd Im confident youll feel its worth money considered personally refunding flyer didnt think Second thoughts got better idea Im sure youll spend enjoyable hours perusing page NSPs address 18 Kirby Lane Williston Vermont 05495 802/658-9482 Milo Model Products Catalog 12pager can get free Gary Anderson has assembled some interesting designs accessories under MMP banner Kits include oldie-but-goodie 150-inch-span Sailaire ex Mark Smith /3 scale ASW 20 16 feet new Mini Bird Time Other scale kits scale Gates Lear jet two-meter Pilatus B-4 Pocket Scale 48 Phoebus 65 LS-3 Gary also has very nice tie tack glider pins glider field boxes tow hooks wing bags transmitter bags catalog call write Milo Model Products PO Box 236 Nestor CA 92053 619/429-8281 Airfoils Go collection Taylor Collins 48 good model sailplane airfoils has full size drawings 21 Eppler four Gottingen four NACA eight Quabeck nine Selig three miscellaneous Clark Y MB303515 & RG 15 airfoils say full size mean airfoils plotted Conrinued page 150 September 1991 47 Flying shot new Two-Meter Vortex competition Sailplane Gold Coast Avion ics Florida Kits available now AFRODROME MODELS LTD Color Catalog other quality kits $400 Information write call 517-781-300 517-781-4322 AERODROME MODELS LTD 2623 S Miller Rd Saginaw Ml 48603 breaking prop brand-new Pole Kitty sustained nary scratchand yes lived race another day Another recipient 2-3 pylon woes Deland Floridas Jim Bartels Always competitive Jimmy racing hard got effort rekitting Tsunami negotiating aforementioned pylons best effort award go Paul Benezra trashed airplane toward end first day having backup adjourned Barry Wests garage stayed up until wee small hours putting together jigsaw puzzle piecesand yes did race again Sunday reminds Pauls girlfriend Darlene kissed him just before illfated flight also gave Jim Katz kiss right before blew plug line ruined chances win Just what suppose have herea true kiss death what Darlene love ya dear stay away Im racing After 10th round flown completed third through fifth money spots confirmed Jim Katz third Dennis OBrien fourth Jake Jacobsen fifth place left Racer Rick Landers Bill Williamson flyoff first second Rick elected change frequency go Bill recorded faster time up point both Premium Grade 3/4 oz 38W 10 yrd mm $250 yd Lower Prices 3C yds & up Weights Ava able Z Other TinLins W 17 Andrews Drive Dalevdle AL 36322 205 598-2287 1000 CST same frequency ensuing flyoff excitement understatement until Rick cut pylon about seventh lap Up point lead changed hands couple times several almost midairs kept rear ends tight Bill won flyoff top cash pushed 1148 time doing truly excellent finish outstanding two days competition Again thanks participants sponsors super work crew see next year bigger/better Dash Cash RCACF Dash Cash II P1PilotPtsTime 1Williamson2811519 2Landers2811780 3Katz2711347 4OBrien2611880 5Jacobson2412203 6Klutz2312061 7Kovach2211937 8Schuster2012035 9Latsha1912151 10Lyons1812365 Remember support organization got us racing todaythe NMPRA information write Ron Schorr 5224 Teesdale North Hollywood CA 91607 See next month RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 47 chords eleven sizes 45 13 inches ready-to-use ie can cut Xerox airfoils out book make templates No need plot shapes hand using coordinates airfoil has 10 inch master drawing percentage stations shows straight chord line goes forward point leading edge aftermost point trailing edge camber line represents thickness midpoint point LE TB Quite bit can learned about airfoil looking its camber line much diverges chord line example maximum divergence inch 10 inch airfoil said airfoil has 25 percent camber indicates curvature airfoil has strong bearing lift drag Airfoils Go 49 page 85 x 14 inch plastic-ring-bound book $1995 ppd Soaring Stuff 9140 Guadalupe Trail NW Albuquerque NM 87114 505/898-1129 Taylor takes Visa MasterCard American Express 150 Model Aviation 1 MOOT pipe tradition TOP QUAUTY bipes AERODROME MODELS Hand cut kit fiberglass cowi DUMMV engines 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Magazine Indexes Seems literary kick month aid recall seeing articlebut cant remember Larry Sivertson man behind Model Maniacs lets have him explain am sending 1990 Model Aviation Index Ive put together started project because got really tired paging through old magazines looking article neat way connect whatzit gizmo completed showed some modeling buddies wanted suggested make available other modelers So am Youll find hope topics general interest RC pilots indexed easy-to-use fashion columns contain several topics represented several entries under appropriate category subcategory Larrys 1990 Model Aviation index has over 500 entries 26 pages just about everything appeared mag Sailplanes broken down nine sub categories contain 40 separate references Larry also has 1990 indexes Model Airplane News RC Modeler $8 ppd Larry says hell start 1989 1991 enough interest Model Maniacs 5663 Balboa Ste 242 San Diego CA 92111 Model Construction Videos show build kit DO Denny Darnell sent couple latest tapes really enjoyed viewing building Airtronics Legend other Flite Lite Composites Falcon 600 Both run about 2 hours also show flying shots tapes will especially valuable newer builder-fliers may still bit mystified special techniques tools required nice neat job building Personally love building models have 30 years now what find fascinating never stop learning can always pick up new better building methods Denny shows neat tricks see might tempted say could have thought Maybe after doing wrong first time MVC videos $2495 plus $405 S&H Visa Mastercard accepted Write call 4227 E 83rd St Tulsa OK 74137 918/481-5855 Bob Smith Industries Finish Cure Heres building tip applying glass cloth needs finished sanding Finish Cure epoxy best resin Ive ever used kind work Its very thin has little odor sets 20 minutes beauty itsands great gets Pail uine ComberDistanceSix Size CF 330 31C 93 CF 400 001293 CF 300 5 532 6000 1617 CF 60065/320012 1725 CF 750 7 532 1/4 SCeta 1725 CF SOC 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Handling Prices subject change notice ROMCO MFG INC OX 836 SOUTH HOUSTON TEXAS 77587 713 943-1867 September 1991 151 NOW YOU CAN FIX OR MAKE IT YOURSELF EASY TO USE SAVE $SS SAVE TIME Scale RFBOOj Duni truf Nnn tn - Iis yoor hobby 5100 Ordo diiOCt Add $200 Illippiog Old iraridiirrg pihirired Futts Tooting ox 155 Savoy IL 61874 OHIO SUPERSTAR PRODUCTS INC 11376 Ridgeway RoadKensington OH 44427216223-1950 Sportobatic 84span-S17995 92span-$18995 Sportobatic M 84 span $18995 92span-S19995 84 Sportobatics 10 lbs ideal 90 20 120 4C engines 92 versions 13 lbs perfect ST2000-3000 equivalent engines Both versions build quickly lite-ply & balsa fuselage & tail & foam wing Sportobatics fill need hotdog show-off sport planes Knife-edge takeoffs flat spins snap rolls ortobatics will anything can yet land like trainer Super Canopy $25995 Giant 9S x 16 Vinyl Clad Nylon Yellow Blue White Two-Color Combinations 8 rugged tube frame 10 easy-out steel tent stakes nylon guy cords Folds neat heavy-duty cardboard box goes up quickly complete instructions Optional name city state printed ends $6000 RB Seal Approval speaking Bob Smith Ive also tried some CyAs found excellent Super-gold Bobs odorless white foam-compatible CyA works fine Bob claims CyAs freshest available ones two year guaranteed shelf life free infortnation sheet available BSI 8060 Moro Road Atascadero CA 93422 805/466-1717 Beginners Corner Tony Digirolamo NOW THAT have radio first kit its time start building last thing purchase radio make sure 1991 ready Specifically want has narrow-band transmitter receiver AMA News section Model Aviation has listing receivers transmitters meet 1991 specifications Check model numbers both items make purchase Otherwise may shoot someone down turn transmitter have space basement garage its time start putting together workshop previously talked about good building surface Make sure perfecfly flat youll have curved sailplane suggested list other things will need get started quick-setting thick thin CyA cyanoacrylate glue six minute epoxy straight pins X-Acto knife tool set Zona saw soldering iron sealing iron heat gun covering wax paper various sanding blocks 80 grit medium 220 smooth 320-400 sand paper wood filler DAP Fast n Final Spackiing needle nose pliers small screwdrivers small drill bit set small file set want save time Dremel Moto Tool set some extra items will needed finish model MonoKote Oracover Ultracote other films needed cover sailplane Go out flying site watch sailplanes high sky see can follow well consider using colors would also obtain some carbon fiber strips reinforce wings some triangle stock reinforce strategic parts model dont have place shop can keep building board under bed sure buy wife something has always wanted before break news can put blanket dining room table work would send dozen roses work house odorless CyAs recommended Concerning sanding just take model outdoors out get started kit take everything out box read instructions completely should mentally build kit run up against something dont understand call instructor may take extra time will save trouble undoing possible mistake few tips will help keep sailplane flying trainer select doesnt have spoilers don t RB put may look like brick wall lot extra trouble because require use third servo will need short time rationale Initially will happy land same field launched However few months will start get good handle aircraft control landing techniques might get good finding thermals enter some club contests Basically contests grade two areas flying specific length time attempting land close spot tape runway two tasks difficult accomplish spoilers wing takes lot stress during launchespecially center will probably need increase structural strength inboard end wing spars two-piece wings middle part one-piece wings Use good wood proper type job Continued page 154 AFTER YOU DID ALL THE WORK WHY LET YOUR AIRPLANE DO ALL THE FLYING INFO $500 AWARDED Grand Champion Reserve Grand Champion Ultralight 1989 Sun-N-Fun Fly-In BUILD & FLY THE miniMAX YOURSELF * Computer Designed * 3 Axis Control * Part 1 03 Ultralight * Easy Construction Wood Construction TEAM INC BOX 338M BRADYVILLE TN 37026 615 765-5397 visaBJrn/C ELECTRONICS WE HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN MD AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 152 Model Aviation Ohio 4bg r / Xb LKVU etc k-UIt OLDER RADIO UPDATES Experts whove reviewed tapes agreewhether youre experienced RCer beginner whos ready something straight level flying Wring Out just ticket THREE TAPES COVER IT ALL studying practicing three tapes sequence experienced flyers well beginners can attain kind aerobatic refinement weve admired watching pros tapes real-time split-screen imaging perfect blend different types weights balsa may need invest some replacement leading trailing edge stock main wing spars Use epoxy two wing halves join help reduce bending main wing spar glue strip carbon fiber top bottom spar before build up wing dont want over-heavy need something will stay together during launch Remember Lindbergh flying solo across Atlantic belong club members glad help need help ask Special Interest Newsletters Sailplaners think about voice-over live sound gives Wring Out real edge over less-professionally produced videos progress will proof VALUE THAT CANT BE BEAT Best Wring Out series priced youll able own full set originals resorting low-quality copies Wring Out volumes dealers phone 8006-FLYING CARL GOLDBERG order directMODELS INC great hobby/sport really made up separate types soaring Coming mind AMA thermal duration Scale Slope flying including both F3F Manon-Man racing Multi-task both F3B Sportsman Cross-country F3H Percentage Slot duration F3J Hand Launchand popular Sport flying Electric gliders should also included because shut motor off soaring name game great fun growing fast Special newsletters various kinds soaring important because can print extensive esoteric information doesnt fit model mags So Id like mention three new newsletters older devoted soaring special interests George Burr has stepped forward volunteered publish new newsletter devoted Percentage Slot Thermal Duration F3J FAI designation provisional class will qualify official World Championship event year American sailplaners getting interested F3J launching hand towing least eliminates potential winch controversies big feature F3J competition good US thermal duration designs like Phoenix Lovesong Magic etc perfectly suited George says size scope newsletter will determined amount interest generated No standard subscription rate publication frequency has determined time Interested folks can contact George 1614 McCarthy Blvd Wausau WI 54401 715/675-9851 F3H International Cross Country racing American invention like F31 still FM provisional class Until official FAI recognition earned F3J F3H affairs handled ClAM F3B Subcommittee chaired Rolf Gersberger Switzerland Rolf asked ClAM F3B Representative Terry Edmonds take lead promoting F3H Terry turn asked X-C fan Myles Moran publish newsletter devoted Cross Country Myles first effort recently published like George says output will determined interest Myles anticipates four issues per year cost about $1 can reached 10428 Oso Ave Chatsworth CA 91311 818/882-4687 F3F News F3F international style slope racing pilots fly time against clock too provisional FM class Rolf asked Preben Norholm Danish ClAM F3B Subcommittee member take charge F3F Actually Preben has promoting F3F least 15 years F3F News just latest effort Preben has published two issues far warns may come out irregularly also has no set subscription rate $10 bill cash best should about cover years costs Prebens address Godthsabsvg 7 DK 7400 Herning Denmark F3B/USA Randy Reynolds Colorado Springs has doing excellent job putting out newsletter since 1987 Randy has busy job also building new house requested relief no other candidate available humble Soaring editor now also editing F3B/USA wanted see newsletter continue because feel its important American F3B Sportsman Multi-Task enthusiasts have source specialized news information three years F3B/USA has grown about 120 subscribers Since F3B 154 Model Aviation Its Wring Out aerobatic instruction series featuring Dave Patrick international sport also has readers Argentina Australia Austria Canada Denmark England Japan subscriber club Capital Area Soaring Association wonderful idea Id like see clubs take subscriptions Its good way spread word help promote multitask flying grass roots level member could designated clubs F3B/SMT Coordinator could pass along news info contained F3B/USA help schedule multi-task events Multi-task flying kind chicken egg situation wont become popular events fly clubs wont run events interest shown fliers Ask F3B/USA comes out six times per year odd numbered months Subscriptions $12 per year US $20 overseas Please contact address top column Phone 303/688-9572II responding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation anyway quite new very different CO2 motors havent changed much designoaly size OK CO2 1940s sort valve system adaptable C02 predict form power could become very popular duratior run would much extended very efficient system other hand have Berts three-cylinder classics runs smooth Singer sewing machine build model would want make 1920-1930 plan contemporary engine wanted fly SAM competition dont would mite upset about modern technology am going build model Z time Franldy can get better performance few strands rubber would have make own motor noises risk being thought recently heard Joe Klause Kuston Kraftsmanship says Thank kind words March issue Model Aviation minor comment 1975 bought out Kim Kraft Subsequently 1976 1978 modified original Kim Kraft needle valve today far superior needle valve assembly Joe sent sample popular transistorized ignition includes high tension lead proper resistor eliminate RC problems ignition notise exciting thing Joe sent news KSB clockwork timer again available both version pinches off fuel line modified microswitch shut off ignition engines need catalog really impressed has couple years Continued page 157 F DIET YOUR ENGINE $39511 IEwes ewKoosh h fleolbie rabber/faboc II Ilaminate softens sibnst inn between engine II money order 5395 plan 56 P&H $490 t sod mount firewall Sheet II I2bx4uhn thick CoSs blade scis ors stallo easily minutesrho ewoer thems IBALSeSUSt P0 Boo 75 New rk NY tSO2t bastion Money back 05t complet aly natrohted Send eli Heepeerenerve eeareerdreemeetI Keeaheerfteaawfrnby-pwdece Ae P14kX//OO1 Learn fly planes private field Five 6 day course $350 Open year round Send SASE complete info Southwest RC Flying 2818 Carolina NE Albuquerque NM 87110505-832-6394 September 1991 155 eccentric am now Bert Ponds FF Old-Timers/Bakeraddress 128 Warren Terrace Continued page 48Longmeadow MA 01106 Make Real Decals computer printer Send $800 S/H over 15 sq ft decal materials plus 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getting back basics Flying Circuits have found effective fulfilling way get involved help community have presented formula least pitfalls invite club use improve upon area definitely can improve publicity local Marine Reservists have enlisted active involvement radio TV local merchants flyers describing event should hands Reservists mid-October can help distribute ULTRA U I~2u K ULTRA WINGMAN Glow Plug Driver ometer ust Gas Temperature Indicator nded-Scale Voltmeter light Check light Select bel Meter r Modes Pattern Select ent Temperature ULTRA WINGMAN $20000 Includes Unit cable battery pack charger Helicopter Version$21000 Airborne-Sensor Pack$4000 CONVENIENT The Ultra Wingman achieves multiple functions such Glow Plug driver Exhaust Gas Temperature indicator Tachometer Expanded Scale Voltmeter through connection model airborne-sensor pack approx 1 ounce easily installed drilling halt inch hole fuselage routing four leads appropriate positions SAFE Ultra Wingman otters sate ig nition 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/09
Page Numbers: 46, 47, 150, 151, 152, 154, 155, 157
F3B TEAM NEWS Team Manager Randy Spencer sent latest scoop preparations World Championships will held Netherlands August 27 through September 2 April Joe Wurts Daryl Perkins started practicing new F3B Eagles Last months column featured Mark Allens latest kit offering Thermal Eagle uses same fuselage Mark anticipates having F3B Eagle kits available near future Specs 1115-inch wingspan RG 15 airfoil 935-square-inch wing area Triple taper wing planform Aluminum arrow shaft aileron & flap hinging Vacuum bagged blue foam cores carbon fiber cloth Carbon fiber wing joiner design quite similar Joes Halcyon flew finals Denver last September except Halcyon used Falcon 880 fuselage Randy says new Eagle traveler Larry Jolly developing own new F3B design Until ready Larry continues using Mueller Comet 89T Randy said what impresses him about speed task practice closeness average times three pilots says What getting now consistency Team helpers set Norm Timbs Dean Clark Norm owner Timbs Engineering Co designed built three new winches Team Randy says work fantastically well run like sewing machines About practice sessions Randy says have members group together seem just click Its very nice feeling thought worked well together Denver see much thought centralization practice together now Please dont forget six guys working hard represent USA Netherlands Its Team needs support Model gliders same league Americas Cup boats fielding competitive World Class Team youll proud still relatively costly Winners big merchandise raffle $10 per ticket will drawn Nats top prize round trip air fare World Champs Beautiful Team logo pins $3 patches $5 T shirts $12 caps $10 available purchase Order raffle tickets souvenirs add 10% p&h 1991 USA F3B Soaring Team PO Box 3242 Lakewood CA 90711-3242 Vortex Gold Coast Avionics Florida last winter visiting brother Pompano Beach Tony Arnoux went up West Palm Beach some Sunday flying impressive Phoenixs other nice planes Tony flew Roland Sommer Impuls beautiful German-made allmolded F3B type ship sells over grand glider grabbed attention other end dollar scalea neat little wood foam Two-Meter Greg Norsworthy zoom-launching out sight having ball asked what Greg said Vortex designed local flier Rich Ernst Rich son Sean arrived little later flew own Vortexs talking Rich learned getting ready kit ship said youre ready let know Rich now ready description Vortex Gold Coast Avionics proud announce availability Vortex Two-Meter competition sailplane kit Vortex has under development two years covering prototypes construction techniques latest design offers state art aerodynamics handling superior strength easyto-build package best high tech problems composite construction dont need fancy shop expensive tools build best Vortex incorporates one-piece wing conventional spruce spar balsasheeted foam core design may built either ailerons flaps ailerons fuselage standard balsa plywood design stabilator built-up construction attached T-tail reduced drag unique features wing design include triple taper leading edge cranked trailing edge design being used latest designs famous Rutan shops wing tips kicked up angle reduce tip vortex formation reduce drag high lift coefficients kit can built either fourchannel aileron design threechannel rudder design increased outer panel dihedral aileron design offers better response landing rudder version offers improved spiral stability thermals L/D seems favor aileron design slightly selection pilots choice anything else plane will weigh 39 41 ounces using standard servos except aileron 500 mAli battery wing loading 9 oz/sq ft Test flights lower wing loadings satisfactory weight ballast capability can easily double loading some impressive speed runs have worried about strength wing high loadings Winch lines break first Vortex offered semi-kit moment includes everything needed build plane except strip sheet stock covering pushrods costs about $25 buy material needed complete kit Kit cost $6495 plus $500 shipping Rich also sent info 15 meter hand launch called Goblin looks like scaled down Vortex uses 5D7032 fairly low aspect ratio planform aileron stabilator control 399 square inches 16 oz weight Rich says handles nicely throws quite well says real surprise strength wing has balsa spar % x 14 top bottom 1/32 sheeting still can take full load club winches Lots fun fly Full kits available $4995 factory direct free shipping 46 Model Aviation Soaring Byron Blakeslee 3134 N Winnebago Dr Sedalia Co 80135 Daryl Perkins models F3B team uniforms blue white red trim Note team members names guys sure sharpest-looking team field Thats Randy Spencers Comet 89T Daryl holding 1Custom Balsa Die Cutting2 Balsa Sheets74 5/16 x 1-48 80 104 1/8x 12x24613 753/8x 1-V251 94 105 3/16x12x24363 1 1/16 x 23648381/8 x 1/4131876 1/2 x 279105106l/4x 12x24420 2840391/8 x 3/81419t768107 3/32x 12x 48 1004 2 1/16 x 33244401/8 x 1/21724 776C108 1/8x 12x48 1149 3 1/16 x 453 71 41 3/16 x 3/1613 19./Balsa 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seriouscompetition sport fliers kits shown best made US other countries book obviously put together sailpianers sailplaners give flavor heres couple paragraphs Introduction page NSP owned operated two RC soaring fanatics Sal DeFrancisco Stan Eames love sport RC Soaring have always fascinated technical aspects magnificent hobby Years research went creating catalog know will find best investments have ever made created NSP several goals mind course perhaps important provide people like information necessary make informed decision buying kit starts catalog also extends phone line encourage call us discuss RC soaring technologies building flying obtain detailed information kit carry Also information assistance offer does stop after buy kit time feel free call us getting out building jam finishing suggestions lower heart rate making first toss off slope course helps us buy kit two Just remember buy NSP get kit also friend helper NSP catalog $500 ppd Im confident youll feel its worth money considered personally refunding flyer didnt think Second thoughts got better idea Im sure youll spend enjoyable hours perusing page NSPs address 18 Kirby Lane Williston Vermont 05495 802/658-9482 Milo Model Products Catalog 12pager can get free Gary Anderson has assembled some interesting designs accessories under MMP banner Kits include oldie-but-goodie 150-inch-span Sailaire ex Mark Smith /3 scale ASW 20 16 feet new Mini Bird Time Other scale kits scale Gates Lear jet two-meter Pilatus B-4 Pocket Scale 48 Phoebus 65 LS-3 Gary also has very nice tie tack glider pins glider field boxes tow hooks wing bags transmitter bags catalog call write Milo Model Products PO Box 236 Nestor CA 92053 619/429-8281 Airfoils Go collection Taylor Collins 48 good model sailplane airfoils has full size drawings 21 Eppler four Gottingen four NACA eight Quabeck nine Selig three miscellaneous Clark Y MB303515 & RG 15 airfoils say full size mean airfoils plotted Conrinued page 150 September 1991 47 Flying shot new Two-Meter Vortex competition Sailplane Gold Coast Avion ics Florida Kits available now AFRODROME MODELS LTD Color Catalog other quality kits $400 Information write call 517-781-300 517-781-4322 AERODROME MODELS LTD 2623 S Miller Rd Saginaw Ml 48603 breaking prop brand-new Pole Kitty sustained nary scratchand yes lived race another day Another recipient 2-3 pylon woes Deland Floridas Jim Bartels Always competitive Jimmy racing hard got effort rekitting Tsunami negotiating aforementioned pylons best effort award go Paul Benezra trashed airplane toward end first day having backup adjourned Barry Wests garage stayed up until wee small hours putting together jigsaw puzzle piecesand yes did race again Sunday reminds Pauls girlfriend Darlene kissed him just before illfated flight also gave Jim Katz kiss right before blew plug line ruined chances win Just what suppose have herea true kiss death what Darlene love ya dear stay away Im racing After 10th round flown completed third through fifth money spots confirmed Jim Katz third Dennis OBrien fourth Jake Jacobsen fifth place left Racer Rick Landers Bill Williamson flyoff first second Rick elected change frequency go Bill recorded faster time up point both Premium Grade 3/4 oz 38W 10 yrd mm $250 yd Lower Prices 3C yds & up Weights Ava able Z Other TinLins W 17 Andrews Drive Dalevdle AL 36322 205 598-2287 1000 CST same frequency ensuing flyoff excitement understatement until Rick cut pylon about seventh lap Up point lead changed hands couple times several almost midairs kept rear ends tight Bill won flyoff top cash pushed 1148 time doing truly excellent finish outstanding two days competition Again thanks participants sponsors super work crew see next year bigger/better Dash Cash RCACF Dash Cash II P1PilotPtsTime 1Williamson2811519 2Landers2811780 3Katz2711347 4OBrien2611880 5Jacobson2412203 6Klutz2312061 7Kovach2211937 8Schuster2012035 9Latsha1912151 10Lyons1812365 Remember support organization got us racing todaythe NMPRA information write Ron Schorr 5224 Teesdale North Hollywood CA 91607 See next month RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 47 chords eleven sizes 45 13 inches ready-to-use ie can cut Xerox airfoils out book make templates No need plot shapes hand using coordinates airfoil has 10 inch master drawing percentage stations shows straight chord line goes forward point leading edge aftermost point trailing edge camber line represents thickness midpoint point LE TB Quite bit can learned about airfoil looking its camber line much diverges chord line example maximum divergence inch 10 inch airfoil said airfoil has 25 percent camber indicates curvature airfoil has strong bearing lift drag Airfoils Go 49 page 85 x 14 inch plastic-ring-bound book $1995 ppd Soaring Stuff 9140 Guadalupe Trail NW Albuquerque NM 87114 505/898-1129 Taylor takes Visa MasterCard American Express 150 Model Aviation 1 MOOT pipe tradition TOP QUAUTY bipes AERODROME MODELS Hand cut kit fiberglass cowi DUMMV engines 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Magazine Indexes Seems literary kick month aid recall seeing articlebut cant remember Larry Sivertson man behind Model Maniacs lets have him explain am sending 1990 Model Aviation Index Ive put together started project because got really tired paging through old magazines looking article neat way connect whatzit gizmo completed showed some modeling buddies wanted suggested make available other modelers So am Youll find hope topics general interest RC pilots indexed easy-to-use fashion columns contain several topics represented several entries under appropriate category subcategory Larrys 1990 Model Aviation index has over 500 entries 26 pages just about everything appeared mag Sailplanes broken down nine sub categories contain 40 separate references Larry also has 1990 indexes Model Airplane News RC Modeler $8 ppd Larry says hell start 1989 1991 enough interest Model Maniacs 5663 Balboa Ste 242 San Diego CA 92111 Model Construction Videos show build kit DO Denny Darnell sent couple latest tapes really enjoyed viewing building Airtronics Legend other Flite Lite Composites Falcon 600 Both run about 2 hours also show flying shots tapes will especially valuable newer builder-fliers may still bit mystified special techniques tools required nice neat job building Personally love building models have 30 years now what find fascinating never stop learning can always pick up new better building methods Denny shows neat tricks see might tempted say could have thought Maybe after doing wrong first time MVC videos $2495 plus $405 S&H Visa Mastercard accepted Write call 4227 E 83rd St Tulsa OK 74137 918/481-5855 Bob Smith Industries Finish Cure Heres building tip applying glass cloth needs finished sanding Finish Cure epoxy best resin Ive ever used kind work Its very thin has little odor sets 20 minutes beauty itsands great gets Pail uine ComberDistanceSix Size CF 330 31C 93 CF 400 001293 CF 300 5 532 6000 1617 CF 60065/320012 1725 CF 750 7 532 1/4 SCeta 1725 CF SOC 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Handling Prices subject change notice ROMCO MFG INC OX 836 SOUTH HOUSTON TEXAS 77587 713 943-1867 September 1991 151 NOW YOU CAN FIX OR MAKE IT YOURSELF EASY TO USE SAVE $SS SAVE TIME Scale RFBOOj Duni truf Nnn tn - Iis yoor hobby 5100 Ordo diiOCt Add $200 Illippiog Old iraridiirrg pihirired Futts Tooting ox 155 Savoy IL 61874 OHIO SUPERSTAR PRODUCTS INC 11376 Ridgeway RoadKensington OH 44427216223-1950 Sportobatic 84span-S17995 92span-$18995 Sportobatic M 84 span $18995 92span-S19995 84 Sportobatics 10 lbs ideal 90 20 120 4C engines 92 versions 13 lbs perfect ST2000-3000 equivalent engines Both versions build quickly lite-ply & balsa fuselage & tail & foam wing Sportobatics fill need hotdog show-off sport planes Knife-edge takeoffs flat spins snap rolls ortobatics will anything can yet land like trainer Super Canopy $25995 Giant 9S x 16 Vinyl Clad Nylon Yellow Blue White Two-Color Combinations 8 rugged tube frame 10 easy-out steel tent stakes nylon guy cords Folds neat heavy-duty cardboard box goes up quickly complete instructions Optional name city state printed ends $6000 RB Seal Approval speaking Bob Smith Ive also tried some CyAs found excellent Super-gold Bobs odorless white foam-compatible CyA works fine Bob claims CyAs freshest available ones two year guaranteed shelf life free infortnation sheet available BSI 8060 Moro Road Atascadero CA 93422 805/466-1717 Beginners Corner Tony Digirolamo NOW THAT have radio first kit its time start building last thing purchase radio make sure 1991 ready Specifically want has narrow-band transmitter receiver AMA News section Model Aviation has listing receivers transmitters meet 1991 specifications Check model numbers both items make purchase Otherwise may shoot someone down turn transmitter have space basement garage its time start putting together workshop previously talked about good building surface Make sure perfecfly flat youll have curved sailplane suggested list other things will need get started quick-setting thick thin CyA cyanoacrylate glue six minute epoxy straight pins X-Acto knife tool set Zona saw soldering iron sealing iron heat gun covering wax paper various sanding blocks 80 grit medium 220 smooth 320-400 sand paper wood filler DAP Fast n Final Spackiing needle nose pliers small screwdrivers small drill bit set small file set want save time Dremel Moto Tool set some extra items will needed finish model MonoKote Oracover Ultracote other films needed cover sailplane Go out flying site watch sailplanes high sky see can follow well consider using colors would also obtain some carbon fiber strips reinforce wings some triangle stock reinforce strategic parts model dont have place shop can keep building board under bed sure buy wife something has always wanted before break news can put blanket dining room table work would send dozen roses work house odorless CyAs recommended Concerning sanding just take model outdoors out get started kit take everything out box read instructions completely should mentally build kit run up against something dont understand call instructor may take extra time will save trouble undoing possible mistake few tips will help keep sailplane flying trainer select doesnt have spoilers don t RB put may look like brick wall lot extra trouble because require use third servo will need short time rationale Initially will happy land same field launched However few months will start get good handle aircraft control landing techniques might get good finding thermals enter some club contests Basically contests grade two areas flying specific length time attempting land close spot tape runway two tasks difficult accomplish spoilers wing takes lot stress during launchespecially center will probably need increase structural strength inboard end wing spars two-piece wings middle part one-piece wings Use good wood proper type job Continued page 154 AFTER YOU DID ALL THE WORK WHY LET YOUR AIRPLANE DO ALL THE FLYING INFO $500 AWARDED Grand Champion Reserve Grand Champion Ultralight 1989 Sun-N-Fun Fly-In BUILD & FLY THE miniMAX YOURSELF * Computer Designed * 3 Axis Control * Part 1 03 Ultralight * Easy Construction Wood Construction TEAM INC BOX 338M BRADYVILLE TN 37026 615 765-5397 visaBJrn/C ELECTRONICS WE HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN MD AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 152 Model Aviation Ohio 4bg r / Xb LKVU etc k-UIt OLDER RADIO UPDATES Experts whove reviewed tapes agreewhether youre experienced RCer beginner whos ready something straight level flying Wring Out just ticket THREE TAPES COVER IT ALL studying practicing three tapes sequence experienced flyers well beginners can attain kind aerobatic refinement weve admired watching pros tapes real-time split-screen imaging perfect blend different types weights balsa may need invest some replacement leading trailing edge stock main wing spars Use epoxy two wing halves join help reduce bending main wing spar glue strip carbon fiber top bottom spar before build up wing dont want over-heavy need something will stay together during launch Remember Lindbergh flying solo across Atlantic belong club members glad help need help ask Special Interest Newsletters Sailplaners think about voice-over live sound gives Wring Out real edge over less-professionally produced videos progress will proof VALUE THAT CANT BE BEAT Best Wring Out series priced youll able own full set originals resorting low-quality copies Wring Out volumes dealers phone 8006-FLYING CARL GOLDBERG order directMODELS INC great hobby/sport really made up separate types soaring Coming mind AMA thermal duration Scale Slope flying including both F3F Manon-Man racing Multi-task both F3B Sportsman Cross-country F3H Percentage Slot duration F3J Hand Launchand popular Sport flying Electric gliders should also included because shut motor off soaring name game great fun growing fast Special newsletters various kinds soaring important because can print extensive esoteric information doesnt fit model mags So Id like mention three new newsletters older devoted soaring special interests George Burr has stepped forward volunteered publish new newsletter devoted Percentage Slot Thermal Duration F3J FAI designation provisional class will qualify official World Championship event year American sailplaners getting interested F3J launching hand towing least eliminates potential winch controversies big feature F3J competition good US thermal duration designs like Phoenix Lovesong Magic etc perfectly suited George says size scope newsletter will determined amount interest generated No standard subscription rate publication frequency has determined time Interested folks can contact George 1614 McCarthy Blvd Wausau WI 54401 715/675-9851 F3H International Cross Country racing American invention like F31 still FM provisional class Until official FAI recognition earned F3J F3H affairs handled ClAM F3B Subcommittee chaired Rolf Gersberger Switzerland Rolf asked ClAM F3B Representative Terry Edmonds take lead promoting F3H Terry turn asked X-C fan Myles Moran publish newsletter devoted Cross Country Myles first effort recently published like George says output will determined interest Myles anticipates four issues per year cost about $1 can reached 10428 Oso Ave Chatsworth CA 91311 818/882-4687 F3F News F3F international style slope racing pilots fly time against clock too provisional FM class Rolf asked Preben Norholm Danish ClAM F3B Subcommittee member take charge F3F Actually Preben has promoting F3F least 15 years F3F News just latest effort Preben has published two issues far warns may come out irregularly also has no set subscription rate $10 bill cash best should about cover years costs Prebens address Godthsabsvg 7 DK 7400 Herning Denmark F3B/USA Randy Reynolds Colorado Springs has doing excellent job putting out newsletter since 1987 Randy has busy job also building new house requested relief no other candidate available humble Soaring editor now also editing F3B/USA wanted see newsletter continue because feel its important American F3B Sportsman Multi-Task enthusiasts have source specialized news information three years F3B/USA has grown about 120 subscribers Since F3B 154 Model Aviation Its Wring Out aerobatic instruction series featuring Dave Patrick international sport also has readers Argentina Australia Austria Canada Denmark England Japan subscriber club Capital Area Soaring Association wonderful idea Id like see clubs take subscriptions Its good way spread word help promote multitask flying grass roots level member could designated clubs F3B/SMT Coordinator could pass along news info contained F3B/USA help schedule multi-task events Multi-task flying kind chicken egg situation wont become popular events fly clubs wont run events interest shown fliers Ask F3B/USA comes out six times per year odd numbered months Subscriptions $12 per year US $20 overseas Please contact address top column Phone 303/688-9572II responding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation anyway quite new very different CO2 motors havent changed much designoaly size OK CO2 1940s sort valve system adaptable C02 predict form power could become very popular duratior run would much extended very efficient system other hand have Berts three-cylinder classics runs smooth Singer sewing machine build model would want make 1920-1930 plan contemporary engine wanted fly SAM competition dont would mite upset about modern technology am going build model Z time Franldy can get better performance few strands rubber would have make own motor noises risk being thought recently heard Joe Klause Kuston Kraftsmanship says Thank kind words March issue Model Aviation minor comment 1975 bought out Kim Kraft Subsequently 1976 1978 modified original Kim Kraft needle valve today far superior needle valve assembly Joe sent sample popular transistorized ignition includes high tension lead proper resistor eliminate RC problems ignition notise exciting thing Joe sent news KSB clockwork timer again available both version pinches off fuel line modified microswitch shut off ignition engines need catalog really impressed has couple years Continued page 157 F DIET YOUR ENGINE $39511 IEwes ewKoosh h fleolbie rabber/faboc II Ilaminate softens sibnst inn between engine II money order 5395 plan 56 P&H $490 t sod mount firewall Sheet II I2bx4uhn thick CoSs blade scis ors stallo easily minutesrho ewoer thems IBALSeSUSt P0 Boo 75 New rk NY tSO2t bastion Money back 05t complet aly natrohted Send eli Heepeerenerve eeareerdreemeetI Keeaheerfteaawfrnby-pwdece Ae P14kX//OO1 Learn fly planes private field Five 6 day course $350 Open year round Send SASE complete info Southwest RC Flying 2818 Carolina NE Albuquerque NM 87110505-832-6394 September 1991 155 eccentric am now Bert Ponds FF Old-Timers/Bakeraddress 128 Warren Terrace Continued page 48Longmeadow MA 01106 Make Real Decals computer printer Send $800 S/H over 15 sq ft decal materials plus 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getting back basics Flying Circuits have found effective fulfilling way get involved help community have presented formula least pitfalls invite club use improve upon area definitely can improve publicity local Marine Reservists have enlisted active involvement radio TV local merchants flyers describing event should hands Reservists mid-October can help distribute ULTRA U I~2u K ULTRA WINGMAN Glow Plug Driver ometer ust Gas Temperature Indicator nded-Scale Voltmeter light Check light Select bel Meter r Modes Pattern Select ent Temperature ULTRA WINGMAN $20000 Includes Unit cable battery pack charger Helicopter Version$21000 Airborne-Sensor Pack$4000 CONVENIENT The Ultra Wingman achieves multiple functions such Glow Plug driver Exhaust Gas Temperature indicator Tachometer Expanded Scale Voltmeter through connection model airborne-sensor pack approx 1 ounce easily installed drilling halt inch hole fuselage routing four leads appropriate positions SAFE Ultra Wingman otters sate ig nition glow plug well simultaneous reading RPMs Exhaust Gas Temperature through single connection safely distanced prop same connection frequent receiver battery pack checks made easy Ultra Wingmans loaded digital Expanded Scale Voltmeter APre-Flight Check list provided help assure sate preparation operation model ECONOMICAL The Ultra Wingman ot ters ten distinct functions compact hand-held unit Actual size 4 x 7 3I4 18 cable SALES & CUSTOMER SERVICE Z 5455 LINGER LONGER ROAD GUMMING GA 30130 September 1991 157 RIC BEGINNERS very up-beat hobby Once hove soloed will probably hooked life soloing problem hobby loses least holf its potential fliers because foil successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULTI disgrace hobby aero modeling industry required police itself ond free coil atrocity guided missil& TRAINERl just some odvertised trainers impossible beginner solo with help instructorl seems norm crosh ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/09
Page Numbers: 46, 47, 150, 151, 152, 154, 155, 157
F3B TEAM NEWS Team Manager Randy Spencer sent latest scoop preparations World Championships will held Netherlands August 27 through September 2 April Joe Wurts Daryl Perkins started practicing new F3B Eagles Last months column featured Mark Allens latest kit offering Thermal Eagle uses same fuselage Mark anticipates having F3B Eagle kits available near future Specs 1115-inch wingspan RG 15 airfoil 935-square-inch wing area Triple taper wing planform Aluminum arrow shaft aileron & flap hinging Vacuum bagged blue foam cores carbon fiber cloth Carbon fiber wing joiner design quite similar Joes Halcyon flew finals Denver last September except Halcyon used Falcon 880 fuselage Randy says new Eagle traveler Larry Jolly developing own new F3B design Until ready Larry continues using Mueller Comet 89T Randy said what impresses him about speed task practice closeness average times three pilots says What getting now consistency Team helpers set Norm Timbs Dean Clark Norm owner Timbs Engineering Co designed built three new winches Team Randy says work fantastically well run like sewing machines About practice sessions Randy says have members group together seem just click Its very nice feeling thought worked well together Denver see much thought centralization practice together now Please dont forget six guys working hard represent USA Netherlands Its Team needs support Model gliders same league Americas Cup boats fielding competitive World Class Team youll proud still relatively costly Winners big merchandise raffle $10 per ticket will drawn Nats top prize round trip air fare World Champs Beautiful Team logo pins $3 patches $5 T shirts $12 caps $10 available purchase Order raffle tickets souvenirs add 10% p&h 1991 USA F3B Soaring Team PO Box 3242 Lakewood CA 90711-3242 Vortex Gold Coast Avionics Florida last winter visiting brother Pompano Beach Tony Arnoux went up West Palm Beach some Sunday flying impressive Phoenixs other nice planes Tony flew Roland Sommer Impuls beautiful German-made allmolded F3B type ship sells over grand glider grabbed attention other end dollar scalea neat little wood foam Two-Meter Greg Norsworthy zoom-launching out sight having ball asked what Greg said Vortex designed local flier Rich Ernst Rich son Sean arrived little later flew own Vortexs talking Rich learned getting ready kit ship said youre ready let know Rich now ready description Vortex Gold Coast Avionics proud announce availability Vortex Two-Meter competition sailplane kit Vortex has under development two years covering prototypes construction techniques latest design offers state art aerodynamics handling superior strength easyto-build package best high tech problems composite construction dont need fancy shop expensive tools build best Vortex incorporates one-piece wing conventional spruce spar balsasheeted foam core design may built either ailerons flaps ailerons fuselage standard balsa plywood design stabilator built-up construction attached T-tail reduced drag unique features wing design include triple taper leading edge cranked trailing edge design being used latest designs famous Rutan shops wing tips kicked up angle reduce tip vortex formation reduce drag high lift coefficients kit can built either fourchannel aileron design threechannel rudder design increased outer panel dihedral aileron design offers better response landing rudder version offers improved spiral stability thermals L/D seems favor aileron design slightly selection pilots choice anything else plane will weigh 39 41 ounces using standard servos except aileron 500 mAli battery wing loading 9 oz/sq ft Test flights lower wing loadings satisfactory weight ballast capability can easily double loading some impressive speed runs have worried about strength wing high loadings Winch lines break first Vortex offered semi-kit moment includes everything needed build plane except strip sheet stock covering pushrods costs about $25 buy material needed complete kit Kit cost $6495 plus $500 shipping Rich also sent info 15 meter hand launch called Goblin looks like scaled down Vortex uses 5D7032 fairly low aspect ratio planform aileron stabilator control 399 square inches 16 oz weight Rich says handles nicely throws quite well says real surprise strength wing has balsa spar % x 14 top bottom 1/32 sheeting still can take full load club winches Lots fun fly Full kits available $4995 factory direct free shipping 46 Model Aviation Soaring Byron Blakeslee 3134 N Winnebago Dr Sedalia Co 80135 Daryl Perkins models F3B team uniforms blue white red trim Note team members names guys sure sharpest-looking team field Thats Randy Spencers Comet 89T Daryl holding 1Custom Balsa Die Cutting2 Balsa Sheets74 5/16 x 1-48 80 104 1/8x 12x24613 753/8x 1-V251 94 105 3/16x12x24363 1 1/16 x 23648381/8 x 1/4131876 1/2 x 279105106l/4x 12x24420 2840391/8 x 3/81419t768107 3/32x 12x 48 1004 2 1/16 x 33244401/8 x 1/21724 776C108 1/8x 12x48 1149 3 1/16 x 453 71 41 3/16 x 3/1613 19./Balsa 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seriouscompetition sport fliers kits shown best made US other countries book obviously put together sailpianers sailplaners give flavor heres couple paragraphs Introduction page NSP owned operated two RC soaring fanatics Sal DeFrancisco Stan Eames love sport RC Soaring have always fascinated technical aspects magnificent hobby Years research went creating catalog know will find best investments have ever made created NSP several goals mind course perhaps important provide people like information necessary make informed decision buying kit starts catalog also extends phone line encourage call us discuss RC soaring technologies building flying obtain detailed information kit carry Also information assistance offer does stop after buy kit time feel free call us getting out building jam finishing suggestions lower heart rate making first toss off slope course helps us buy kit two Just remember buy NSP get kit also friend helper NSP catalog $500 ppd Im confident youll feel its worth money considered personally refunding flyer didnt think Second thoughts got better idea Im sure youll spend enjoyable hours perusing page NSPs address 18 Kirby Lane Williston Vermont 05495 802/658-9482 Milo Model Products Catalog 12pager can get free Gary Anderson has assembled some interesting designs accessories under MMP banner Kits include oldie-but-goodie 150-inch-span Sailaire ex Mark Smith /3 scale ASW 20 16 feet new Mini Bird Time Other scale kits scale Gates Lear jet two-meter Pilatus B-4 Pocket Scale 48 Phoebus 65 LS-3 Gary also has very nice tie tack glider pins glider field boxes tow hooks wing bags transmitter bags catalog call write Milo Model Products PO Box 236 Nestor CA 92053 619/429-8281 Airfoils Go collection Taylor Collins 48 good model sailplane airfoils has full size drawings 21 Eppler four Gottingen four NACA eight Quabeck nine Selig three miscellaneous Clark Y MB303515 & RG 15 airfoils say full size mean airfoils plotted Conrinued page 150 September 1991 47 Flying shot new Two-Meter Vortex competition Sailplane Gold Coast Avion ics Florida Kits available now AFRODROME MODELS LTD Color Catalog other quality kits $400 Information write call 517-781-300 517-781-4322 AERODROME MODELS LTD 2623 S Miller Rd Saginaw Ml 48603 breaking prop brand-new Pole Kitty sustained nary scratchand yes lived race another day Another recipient 2-3 pylon woes Deland Floridas Jim Bartels Always competitive Jimmy racing hard got effort rekitting Tsunami negotiating aforementioned pylons best effort award go Paul Benezra trashed airplane toward end first day having backup adjourned Barry Wests garage stayed up until wee small hours putting together jigsaw puzzle piecesand yes did race again Sunday reminds Pauls girlfriend Darlene kissed him just before illfated flight also gave Jim Katz kiss right before blew plug line ruined chances win Just what suppose have herea true kiss death what Darlene love ya dear stay away Im racing After 10th round flown completed third through fifth money spots confirmed Jim Katz third Dennis OBrien fourth Jake Jacobsen fifth place left Racer Rick Landers Bill Williamson flyoff first second Rick elected change frequency go Bill recorded faster time up point both Premium Grade 3/4 oz 38W 10 yrd mm $250 yd Lower Prices 3C yds & up Weights Ava able Z Other TinLins W 17 Andrews Drive Dalevdle AL 36322 205 598-2287 1000 CST same frequency ensuing flyoff excitement understatement until Rick cut pylon about seventh lap Up point lead changed hands couple times several almost midairs kept rear ends tight Bill won flyoff top cash pushed 1148 time doing truly excellent finish outstanding two days competition Again thanks participants sponsors super work crew see next year bigger/better Dash Cash RCACF Dash Cash II P1PilotPtsTime 1Williamson2811519 2Landers2811780 3Katz2711347 4OBrien2611880 5Jacobson2412203 6Klutz2312061 7Kovach2211937 8Schuster2012035 9Latsha1912151 10Lyons1812365 Remember support organization got us racing todaythe NMPRA information write Ron Schorr 5224 Teesdale North Hollywood CA 91607 See next month RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 47 chords eleven sizes 45 13 inches ready-to-use ie can cut Xerox airfoils out book make templates No need plot shapes hand using coordinates airfoil has 10 inch master drawing percentage stations shows straight chord line goes forward point leading edge aftermost point trailing edge camber line represents thickness midpoint point LE TB Quite bit can learned about airfoil looking its camber line much diverges chord line example maximum divergence inch 10 inch airfoil said airfoil has 25 percent camber indicates curvature airfoil has strong bearing lift drag Airfoils Go 49 page 85 x 14 inch plastic-ring-bound book $1995 ppd Soaring Stuff 9140 Guadalupe Trail NW Albuquerque NM 87114 505/898-1129 Taylor takes Visa MasterCard American Express 150 Model Aviation 1 MOOT pipe tradition TOP QUAUTY bipes AERODROME MODELS Hand cut kit fiberglass cowi DUMMV engines 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Magazine Indexes Seems literary kick month aid recall seeing articlebut cant remember Larry Sivertson man behind Model Maniacs lets have him explain am sending 1990 Model Aviation Index Ive put together started project because got really tired paging through old magazines looking article neat way connect whatzit gizmo completed showed some modeling buddies wanted suggested make available other modelers So am Youll find hope topics general interest RC pilots indexed easy-to-use fashion columns contain several topics represented several entries under appropriate category subcategory Larrys 1990 Model Aviation index has over 500 entries 26 pages just about everything appeared mag Sailplanes broken down nine sub categories contain 40 separate references Larry also has 1990 indexes Model Airplane News RC Modeler $8 ppd Larry says hell start 1989 1991 enough interest Model Maniacs 5663 Balboa Ste 242 San Diego CA 92111 Model Construction Videos show build kit DO Denny Darnell sent couple 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cardboard box goes up quickly complete instructions Optional name city state printed ends $6000 RB Seal Approval speaking Bob Smith Ive also tried some CyAs found excellent Super-gold Bobs odorless white foam-compatible CyA works fine Bob claims CyAs freshest available ones two year guaranteed shelf life free infortnation sheet available BSI 8060 Moro Road Atascadero CA 93422 805/466-1717 Beginners Corner Tony Digirolamo NOW THAT have radio first kit its time start building last thing purchase radio make sure 1991 ready Specifically want has narrow-band transmitter receiver AMA News section Model Aviation has listing receivers transmitters meet 1991 specifications Check model numbers both items make purchase Otherwise may shoot someone down turn transmitter have space basement garage its time start putting together workshop previously talked about good building surface Make sure perfecfly flat youll have curved sailplane suggested list other things will need get started quick-setting thick thin CyA cyanoacrylate glue six minute epoxy straight pins X-Acto knife tool set Zona saw soldering iron sealing iron heat gun covering wax paper various sanding blocks 80 grit medium 220 smooth 320-400 sand paper wood filler DAP Fast n Final Spackiing needle nose pliers small screwdrivers small drill bit set small file set want save time Dremel Moto Tool set some extra items will needed finish model MonoKote Oracover Ultracote other films needed cover sailplane Go out flying site watch sailplanes high sky see can follow well consider using colors would also obtain some carbon fiber strips reinforce wings some triangle stock reinforce strategic parts model dont have place shop can keep building board under bed sure buy wife something has always wanted before break news can put blanket dining room table work would send dozen roses work house odorless CyAs recommended Concerning sanding just take model outdoors out get started kit take everything out box read instructions completely should mentally build kit run up against something dont understand call instructor may take extra time will save trouble undoing possible mistake few tips will help keep sailplane flying trainer select doesnt have spoilers don t RB put may look like brick wall lot extra trouble because require use third servo will need short time rationale Initially will happy land same field launched However few months will start get good handle aircraft control landing techniques might get good finding thermals enter some club contests Basically contests grade two areas flying specific length time attempting land close spot tape runway two tasks difficult accomplish spoilers wing takes lot stress during launchespecially center will probably need increase structural strength inboard end wing spars two-piece wings middle part one-piece wings Use good wood proper type job Continued page 154 AFTER YOU DID ALL THE WORK WHY LET YOUR AIRPLANE DO ALL THE FLYING INFO $500 AWARDED Grand Champion Reserve Grand Champion Ultralight 1989 Sun-N-Fun Fly-In BUILD & FLY THE miniMAX YOURSELF * Computer Designed * 3 Axis Control * Part 1 03 Ultralight * Easy Construction Wood Construction TEAM INC BOX 338M BRADYVILLE TN 37026 615 765-5397 visaBJrn/C ELECTRONICS WE HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN MD AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 152 Model Aviation Ohio 4bg r / Xb LKVU etc k-UIt OLDER RADIO UPDATES Experts whove reviewed tapes agreewhether youre experienced RCer beginner whos ready something straight level flying Wring Out just ticket THREE TAPES COVER IT ALL studying practicing three tapes sequence experienced flyers well beginners can attain kind aerobatic refinement weve admired watching pros tapes real-time split-screen imaging perfect blend different types weights balsa may need invest some replacement leading trailing edge stock main wing spars Use epoxy two wing halves join help reduce bending main wing spar glue strip carbon fiber top bottom spar before build up wing dont want over-heavy need something will stay together during launch Remember Lindbergh flying solo across Atlantic belong club members glad help need help ask Special Interest Newsletters Sailplaners think about voice-over live sound gives Wring Out real edge over less-professionally produced videos progress will proof VALUE THAT CANT BE BEAT Best Wring Out series priced youll able own full set originals resorting low-quality copies Wring Out volumes dealers phone 8006-FLYING CARL GOLDBERG order directMODELS INC great hobby/sport really made up separate types soaring Coming mind AMA thermal duration Scale Slope flying including both F3F Manon-Man racing Multi-task both F3B Sportsman Cross-country F3H Percentage Slot duration F3J Hand Launchand popular Sport flying Electric gliders should also included because shut motor off soaring name game great fun growing fast Special newsletters various kinds soaring important because can print extensive esoteric information doesnt fit model mags So Id like mention three new newsletters older devoted soaring special interests George Burr has stepped forward volunteered publish new newsletter devoted Percentage Slot Thermal Duration F3J FAI designation provisional class will qualify official World Championship event year American sailplaners getting interested F3J launching hand towing least eliminates potential winch controversies big feature F3J competition good US thermal duration designs like Phoenix Lovesong Magic etc perfectly suited George says size scope newsletter will determined amount interest generated No standard subscription rate publication frequency has determined time Interested folks can contact George 1614 McCarthy Blvd Wausau WI 54401 715/675-9851 F3H International Cross Country racing American invention like F31 still FM provisional class Until official FAI recognition earned F3J F3H affairs handled ClAM F3B Subcommittee chaired Rolf Gersberger Switzerland Rolf asked ClAM F3B Representative Terry Edmonds take lead promoting F3H Terry turn asked X-C fan Myles Moran publish newsletter devoted Cross Country Myles first effort recently published like George says output will determined interest Myles anticipates four issues per year cost about $1 can reached 10428 Oso Ave Chatsworth CA 91311 818/882-4687 F3F News F3F international style slope racing pilots fly time against clock too provisional FM class Rolf asked Preben Norholm Danish ClAM F3B Subcommittee member take charge F3F Actually Preben has promoting F3F least 15 years F3F News just latest effort Preben has published two issues far warns may come out irregularly also has no set subscription rate $10 bill cash best should about cover years costs Prebens address Godthsabsvg 7 DK 7400 Herning Denmark F3B/USA Randy Reynolds Colorado Springs has doing excellent job putting out newsletter since 1987 Randy has busy job also building new house requested relief no other candidate available humble Soaring editor now also editing F3B/USA wanted see newsletter continue because feel its important American F3B Sportsman Multi-Task enthusiasts have source specialized news information three years F3B/USA has grown about 120 subscribers Since F3B 154 Model Aviation Its Wring Out aerobatic instruction series featuring Dave Patrick international sport also has readers Argentina Australia Austria Canada Denmark England Japan subscriber club Capital Area Soaring Association wonderful idea Id like see clubs take subscriptions Its good way spread word help promote multitask flying grass roots level member could designated clubs F3B/SMT Coordinator could pass along news info contained F3B/USA help schedule multi-task events Multi-task flying kind chicken egg situation wont become popular events fly clubs wont run events interest shown fliers Ask F3B/USA comes out six times per year odd numbered months Subscriptions $12 per year US $20 overseas Please contact address top column Phone 303/688-9572II responding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation anyway quite new very different CO2 motors havent changed much designoaly size OK CO2 1940s sort valve system adaptable C02 predict form power could become very popular duratior run would much extended very efficient system other hand have Berts three-cylinder classics runs smooth Singer sewing machine build model would want make 1920-1930 plan contemporary engine wanted fly SAM competition dont would mite upset about modern technology am going build model Z time Franldy can get better performance few strands rubber would have make own motor noises risk being thought recently heard Joe Klause Kuston Kraftsmanship says Thank kind words March issue Model Aviation minor comment 1975 bought out Kim Kraft Subsequently 1976 1978 modified original Kim Kraft needle valve today far superior needle valve assembly Joe sent sample popular transistorized ignition includes high tension lead proper resistor eliminate RC problems ignition notise exciting thing Joe sent news KSB clockwork timer again available both version pinches off fuel line modified microswitch shut off ignition engines need catalog really impressed has couple years Continued page 157 F DIET YOUR ENGINE $39511 IEwes ewKoosh h fleolbie rabber/faboc II Ilaminate softens sibnst inn between engine II money order 5395 plan 56 P&H $490 t sod mount firewall Sheet II I2bx4uhn thick CoSs blade scis ors stallo easily minutesrho ewoer thems IBALSeSUSt P0 Boo 75 New rk NY tSO2t bastion Money back 05t complet aly natrohted Send eli Heepeerenerve eeareerdreemeetI Keeaheerfteaawfrnby-pwdece Ae P14kX//OO1 Learn fly planes private field Five 6 day course $350 Open year round Send SASE complete info Southwest RC Flying 2818 Carolina NE Albuquerque NM 87110505-832-6394 September 1991 155 eccentric am now Bert Ponds FF Old-Timers/Bakeraddress 128 Warren Terrace Continued page 48Longmeadow MA 01106 Make Real Decals computer printer Send $800 S/H over 15 sq ft decal materials plus 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getting back basics Flying Circuits have found effective fulfilling way get involved help community have presented formula least pitfalls invite club use improve upon area definitely can improve publicity local Marine Reservists have enlisted active involvement radio TV local merchants flyers describing event should hands Reservists mid-October can help distribute ULTRA U I~2u K ULTRA WINGMAN Glow Plug Driver ometer ust Gas Temperature Indicator nded-Scale Voltmeter light Check light Select bel Meter r Modes Pattern Select ent Temperature ULTRA WINGMAN $20000 Includes Unit cable battery pack charger Helicopter Version$21000 Airborne-Sensor Pack$4000 CONVENIENT The Ultra Wingman achieves multiple functions such Glow Plug driver Exhaust Gas Temperature indicator Tachometer Expanded Scale Voltmeter through connection model airborne-sensor pack approx 1 ounce easily installed drilling halt inch hole fuselage routing four leads appropriate positions SAFE Ultra Wingman otters sate ig nition glow plug well simultaneous reading RPMs Exhaust Gas Temperature through single connection safely distanced prop same connection frequent receiver battery pack checks made easy Ultra Wingmans loaded digital Expanded Scale Voltmeter APre-Flight Check list provided help assure sate preparation operation model ECONOMICAL The Ultra Wingman ot ters ten distinct functions compact hand-held unit Actual size 4 x 7 3I4 18 cable SALES & CUSTOMER SERVICE Z 5455 LINGER LONGER ROAD GUMMING GA 30130 September 1991 157 RIC BEGINNERS very up-beat hobby Once hove soloed will probably hooked life soloing problem hobby loses least holf its potential fliers because foil successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULTI disgrace hobby aero modeling industry required police itself ond free coil atrocity guided missil& TRAINERl just some odvertised trainers impossible beginner solo with help instructorl seems norm crosh ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/09
Page Numbers: 46, 47, 150, 151, 152, 154, 155, 157
F3B TEAM NEWS Team Manager Randy Spencer sent latest scoop preparations World Championships will held Netherlands August 27 through September 2 April Joe Wurts Daryl Perkins started practicing new F3B Eagles Last months column featured Mark Allens latest kit offering Thermal Eagle uses same fuselage Mark anticipates having F3B Eagle kits available near future Specs 1115-inch wingspan RG 15 airfoil 935-square-inch wing area Triple taper wing planform Aluminum arrow shaft aileron & flap hinging Vacuum bagged blue foam cores carbon fiber cloth Carbon fiber wing joiner design quite similar Joes Halcyon flew finals Denver last September except Halcyon used Falcon 880 fuselage Randy says new Eagle traveler Larry Jolly developing own new F3B design Until ready Larry continues using Mueller Comet 89T Randy said what impresses him about speed task practice closeness average times three pilots says What getting now consistency Team helpers set Norm Timbs Dean Clark Norm owner Timbs Engineering Co designed built three new winches Team Randy says work fantastically well run like sewing machines About practice sessions Randy says have members group together seem just click Its very nice feeling thought worked well together Denver see much thought centralization practice together now Please dont forget six guys working hard represent USA Netherlands Its Team needs support Model gliders same league Americas Cup boats fielding competitive World Class Team youll proud still relatively costly Winners big merchandise raffle $10 per ticket will drawn Nats top prize round trip air fare World Champs Beautiful Team logo pins $3 patches $5 T shirts $12 caps $10 available purchase Order raffle tickets souvenirs add 10% p&h 1991 USA F3B Soaring Team PO Box 3242 Lakewood CA 90711-3242 Vortex Gold Coast Avionics Florida last winter visiting brother Pompano Beach Tony Arnoux went up West Palm Beach some Sunday flying impressive Phoenixs other nice planes Tony flew Roland Sommer Impuls beautiful German-made allmolded F3B type ship sells over grand glider grabbed attention other end dollar scalea neat little wood foam Two-Meter Greg Norsworthy zoom-launching out sight having ball asked what Greg said Vortex designed local flier Rich Ernst Rich son Sean arrived little later flew own Vortexs talking Rich learned getting ready kit ship said youre ready let know Rich now ready description Vortex Gold Coast Avionics proud announce availability Vortex Two-Meter competition sailplane kit Vortex has under development two years covering prototypes construction techniques latest design offers state art aerodynamics handling superior strength easyto-build package best high tech problems composite construction dont need fancy shop expensive tools build best Vortex incorporates one-piece wing conventional spruce spar balsasheeted foam core design may built either ailerons flaps ailerons fuselage standard balsa plywood design stabilator built-up construction attached T-tail reduced drag unique features wing design include triple taper leading edge cranked trailing edge design being used latest designs famous Rutan shops wing tips kicked up angle reduce tip vortex formation reduce drag high lift coefficients kit can built either fourchannel aileron design threechannel rudder design increased outer panel dihedral aileron design offers better response landing rudder version offers improved spiral stability thermals L/D seems favor aileron design slightly selection pilots choice anything else plane will weigh 39 41 ounces using standard servos except aileron 500 mAli battery wing loading 9 oz/sq ft Test flights lower wing loadings satisfactory weight ballast capability can easily double loading some impressive speed runs have worried about strength wing high loadings Winch lines break first Vortex offered semi-kit moment includes everything needed build plane except strip sheet stock covering pushrods costs about $25 buy material needed complete kit Kit cost $6495 plus $500 shipping Rich also sent info 15 meter hand launch called Goblin looks like scaled down Vortex uses 5D7032 fairly low aspect ratio planform aileron stabilator control 399 square inches 16 oz weight Rich says handles nicely throws quite well says real surprise strength wing has balsa spar % x 14 top bottom 1/32 sheeting still can take full load club winches Lots fun fly Full kits available $4995 factory direct free shipping 46 Model Aviation Soaring Byron Blakeslee 3134 N Winnebago Dr Sedalia Co 80135 Daryl Perkins models F3B team uniforms blue white red trim Note team members names guys sure sharpest-looking team field Thats Randy Spencers Comet 89T Daryl holding 1Custom Balsa Die Cutting2 Balsa Sheets74 5/16 x 1-48 80 104 1/8x 12x24613 753/8x 1-V251 94 105 3/16x12x24363 1 1/16 x 23648381/8 x 1/4131876 1/2 x 279105106l/4x 12x24420 2840391/8 x 3/81419t768107 3/32x 12x 48 1004 2 1/16 x 33244401/8 x 1/21724 776C108 1/8x 12x48 1149 3 1/16 x 453 71 41 3/16 x 3/1613 19./Balsa 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seriouscompetition sport fliers kits shown best made US other countries book obviously put together sailpianers sailplaners give flavor heres couple paragraphs Introduction page NSP owned operated two RC soaring fanatics Sal DeFrancisco Stan Eames love sport RC Soaring have always fascinated technical aspects magnificent hobby Years research went creating catalog know will find best investments have ever made created NSP several goals mind course perhaps important provide people like information necessary make informed decision buying kit starts catalog also extends phone line encourage call us discuss RC soaring technologies building flying obtain detailed information kit carry Also information assistance offer does stop after buy kit time feel free call us getting out building jam finishing suggestions lower heart rate making first toss off slope course helps us buy kit two Just remember buy NSP get kit also friend helper NSP catalog $500 ppd Im confident youll feel its worth money considered personally refunding flyer didnt think Second thoughts got better idea Im sure youll spend enjoyable hours perusing page NSPs address 18 Kirby Lane Williston Vermont 05495 802/658-9482 Milo Model Products Catalog 12pager can get free Gary Anderson has assembled some interesting designs accessories under MMP banner Kits include oldie-but-goodie 150-inch-span Sailaire ex Mark Smith /3 scale ASW 20 16 feet new Mini Bird Time Other scale kits scale Gates Lear jet two-meter Pilatus B-4 Pocket Scale 48 Phoebus 65 LS-3 Gary also has very nice tie tack glider pins glider field boxes tow hooks wing bags transmitter bags catalog call write Milo Model Products PO Box 236 Nestor CA 92053 619/429-8281 Airfoils Go collection Taylor Collins 48 good model sailplane airfoils has full size drawings 21 Eppler four Gottingen four NACA eight Quabeck nine Selig three miscellaneous Clark Y MB303515 & RG 15 airfoils say full size mean airfoils plotted Conrinued page 150 September 1991 47 Flying shot new Two-Meter Vortex competition Sailplane Gold Coast Avion ics Florida Kits available now AFRODROME MODELS LTD Color Catalog other quality kits $400 Information write call 517-781-300 517-781-4322 AERODROME MODELS LTD 2623 S Miller Rd Saginaw Ml 48603 breaking prop brand-new Pole Kitty sustained nary scratchand yes lived race another day Another recipient 2-3 pylon woes Deland Floridas Jim Bartels Always competitive Jimmy racing hard got effort rekitting Tsunami negotiating aforementioned pylons best effort award go Paul Benezra trashed airplane toward end first day having backup adjourned Barry Wests garage stayed up until wee small hours putting together jigsaw puzzle piecesand yes did race again Sunday reminds Pauls girlfriend Darlene kissed him just before illfated flight also gave Jim Katz kiss right before blew plug line ruined chances win Just what suppose have herea true kiss death what Darlene love ya dear stay away Im racing After 10th round flown completed third through fifth money spots confirmed Jim Katz third Dennis OBrien fourth Jake Jacobsen fifth place left Racer Rick Landers Bill Williamson flyoff first second Rick elected change frequency go Bill recorded faster time up point both Premium Grade 3/4 oz 38W 10 yrd mm $250 yd Lower Prices 3C yds & up Weights Ava able Z Other TinLins W 17 Andrews Drive Dalevdle AL 36322 205 598-2287 1000 CST same frequency ensuing flyoff excitement understatement until Rick cut pylon about seventh lap Up point lead changed hands couple times several almost midairs kept rear ends tight Bill won flyoff top cash pushed 1148 time doing truly excellent finish outstanding two days competition Again thanks participants sponsors super work crew see next year bigger/better Dash Cash RCACF Dash Cash II P1PilotPtsTime 1Williamson2811519 2Landers2811780 3Katz2711347 4OBrien2611880 5Jacobson2412203 6Klutz2312061 7Kovach2211937 8Schuster2012035 9Latsha1912151 10Lyons1812365 Remember support organization got us racing todaythe NMPRA information write Ron Schorr 5224 Teesdale North Hollywood CA 91607 See next month RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 47 chords eleven sizes 45 13 inches ready-to-use ie can cut Xerox airfoils out book make templates No need plot shapes hand using coordinates airfoil has 10 inch master drawing percentage stations shows straight chord line goes forward point leading edge aftermost point trailing edge camber line represents thickness midpoint point LE TB Quite bit can learned about airfoil looking its camber line much diverges chord line example maximum divergence inch 10 inch airfoil said airfoil has 25 percent camber indicates curvature airfoil has strong bearing lift drag Airfoils Go 49 page 85 x 14 inch plastic-ring-bound book $1995 ppd Soaring Stuff 9140 Guadalupe Trail NW Albuquerque NM 87114 505/898-1129 Taylor takes Visa MasterCard American Express 150 Model Aviation 1 MOOT pipe tradition TOP QUAUTY bipes AERODROME MODELS Hand cut kit fiberglass cowi DUMMV engines 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Magazine Indexes Seems literary kick month aid recall seeing articlebut cant remember Larry Sivertson man behind Model Maniacs lets have him explain am sending 1990 Model Aviation Index Ive put together started project because got really tired paging through old magazines looking article neat way connect whatzit gizmo completed showed some modeling buddies wanted suggested make available other modelers So am Youll find hope topics general interest RC pilots indexed easy-to-use fashion columns contain several topics represented several entries under appropriate category subcategory Larrys 1990 Model Aviation index has over 500 entries 26 pages just about everything appeared mag Sailplanes broken down nine sub categories contain 40 separate references Larry also has 1990 indexes Model Airplane News RC Modeler $8 ppd Larry says hell start 1989 1991 enough interest Model Maniacs 5663 Balboa Ste 242 San Diego CA 92111 Model Construction Videos show build kit DO Denny Darnell sent couple latest tapes really enjoyed viewing building Airtronics Legend other Flite Lite Composites Falcon 600 Both run about 2 hours also show flying shots tapes will especially valuable newer builder-fliers may still bit mystified special techniques tools required nice neat job building Personally love building models have 30 years now what find fascinating never stop learning can always pick up new better building methods Denny shows neat tricks see might tempted say could have thought Maybe after doing wrong first time MVC videos $2495 plus $405 S&H Visa Mastercard accepted Write call 4227 E 83rd St Tulsa OK 74137 918/481-5855 Bob Smith Industries Finish Cure Heres building tip applying glass cloth needs finished sanding Finish Cure epoxy best resin Ive ever used kind work Its very thin has little odor sets 20 minutes beauty itsands great gets Pail uine ComberDistanceSix Size CF 330 31C 93 CF 400 001293 CF 300 5 532 6000 1617 CF 60065/320012 1725 CF 750 7 532 1/4 SCeta 1725 CF SOC 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Handling Prices subject change notice ROMCO MFG INC OX 836 SOUTH HOUSTON TEXAS 77587 713 943-1867 September 1991 151 NOW YOU CAN FIX OR MAKE IT YOURSELF EASY TO USE SAVE $SS SAVE TIME Scale RFBOOj Duni truf Nnn tn - Iis yoor hobby 5100 Ordo diiOCt Add $200 Illippiog Old iraridiirrg pihirired Futts Tooting ox 155 Savoy IL 61874 OHIO SUPERSTAR PRODUCTS INC 11376 Ridgeway RoadKensington OH 44427216223-1950 Sportobatic 84span-S17995 92span-$18995 Sportobatic M 84 span $18995 92span-S19995 84 Sportobatics 10 lbs ideal 90 20 120 4C engines 92 versions 13 lbs perfect ST2000-3000 equivalent engines Both versions build quickly lite-ply & balsa fuselage & tail & foam wing Sportobatics fill need hotdog show-off sport planes Knife-edge takeoffs flat spins snap rolls ortobatics will anything can yet land like trainer Super Canopy $25995 Giant 9S x 16 Vinyl Clad Nylon Yellow Blue White Two-Color Combinations 8 rugged tube frame 10 easy-out steel tent stakes nylon guy cords Folds neat heavy-duty cardboard box goes up quickly complete instructions Optional name city state printed ends $6000 RB Seal Approval speaking Bob Smith Ive also tried some CyAs found excellent Super-gold Bobs odorless white foam-compatible CyA works fine Bob claims CyAs freshest available ones two year guaranteed shelf life free infortnation sheet available BSI 8060 Moro Road Atascadero CA 93422 805/466-1717 Beginners Corner Tony Digirolamo NOW THAT have radio first kit its time start building last thing purchase radio make sure 1991 ready Specifically want has narrow-band transmitter receiver AMA News section Model Aviation has listing receivers transmitters meet 1991 specifications Check model numbers both items make purchase Otherwise may shoot someone down turn transmitter have space basement garage its time start putting together workshop previously talked about good building surface Make sure perfecfly flat youll have curved sailplane suggested list other things will need get started quick-setting thick thin CyA cyanoacrylate glue six minute epoxy straight pins X-Acto knife tool set Zona saw soldering iron sealing iron heat gun covering wax paper various sanding blocks 80 grit medium 220 smooth 320-400 sand paper wood filler DAP Fast n Final Spackiing needle nose pliers small screwdrivers small drill bit set small file set want save time Dremel Moto Tool set some extra items will needed finish model MonoKote Oracover Ultracote other films needed cover sailplane Go out flying site watch sailplanes high sky see can follow well consider using colors would also obtain some carbon fiber strips reinforce wings some triangle stock reinforce strategic parts model dont have place shop can keep building board under bed sure buy wife something has always wanted before break news can put blanket dining room table work would send dozen roses work house odorless CyAs recommended Concerning sanding just take model outdoors out get started kit take everything out box read instructions completely should mentally build kit run up against something dont understand call instructor may take extra time will save trouble undoing possible mistake few tips will help keep sailplane flying trainer select doesnt have spoilers don t RB put may look like brick wall lot extra trouble because require use third servo will need short time rationale Initially will happy land same field launched However few months will start get good handle aircraft control landing techniques might get good finding thermals enter some club contests Basically contests grade two areas flying specific length time attempting land close spot tape runway two tasks difficult accomplish spoilers wing takes lot stress during launchespecially center will probably need increase structural strength inboard end wing spars two-piece wings middle part one-piece wings Use good wood proper type job Continued page 154 AFTER YOU DID ALL THE WORK WHY LET YOUR AIRPLANE DO ALL THE FLYING INFO $500 AWARDED Grand Champion Reserve Grand Champion Ultralight 1989 Sun-N-Fun Fly-In BUILD & FLY THE miniMAX YOURSELF * Computer Designed * 3 Axis Control * Part 1 03 Ultralight * Easy Construction Wood Construction TEAM INC BOX 338M BRADYVILLE TN 37026 615 765-5397 visaBJrn/C ELECTRONICS WE HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN MD AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 152 Model Aviation Ohio 4bg r / Xb LKVU etc k-UIt OLDER RADIO UPDATES Experts whove reviewed tapes agreewhether youre experienced RCer beginner whos ready something straight level flying Wring Out just ticket THREE TAPES COVER IT ALL studying practicing three tapes sequence experienced flyers well beginners can attain kind aerobatic refinement weve admired watching pros tapes real-time split-screen imaging perfect blend different types weights balsa may need invest some replacement leading trailing edge stock main wing spars Use epoxy two wing halves join help reduce bending main wing spar glue strip carbon fiber top bottom spar before build up wing dont want over-heavy need something will stay together during launch Remember Lindbergh flying solo across Atlantic belong club members glad help need help ask Special Interest Newsletters Sailplaners think about voice-over live sound gives Wring Out real edge over less-professionally produced videos progress will proof VALUE THAT CANT BE BEAT Best Wring Out series priced youll able own full set originals resorting low-quality copies Wring Out volumes dealers phone 8006-FLYING CARL GOLDBERG order directMODELS INC great hobby/sport really made up separate types soaring Coming mind AMA thermal duration Scale Slope flying including both F3F Manon-Man racing Multi-task both F3B Sportsman Cross-country F3H Percentage Slot duration F3J Hand Launchand popular Sport flying Electric gliders should also included because shut motor off soaring name game great fun growing fast Special newsletters various kinds soaring important because can print extensive esoteric information doesnt fit model mags So Id like mention three new newsletters older devoted soaring special interests George Burr has stepped forward volunteered publish new newsletter devoted Percentage Slot Thermal Duration F3J FAI designation provisional class will qualify official World Championship event year American sailplaners getting interested F3J launching hand towing least eliminates potential winch controversies big feature F3J competition good US thermal duration designs like Phoenix Lovesong Magic etc perfectly suited George says size scope newsletter will determined amount interest generated No standard subscription rate publication frequency has determined time Interested folks can contact George 1614 McCarthy Blvd Wausau WI 54401 715/675-9851 F3H International Cross Country racing American invention like F31 still FM provisional class Until official FAI recognition earned F3J F3H affairs handled ClAM F3B Subcommittee chaired Rolf Gersberger Switzerland Rolf asked ClAM F3B Representative Terry Edmonds take lead promoting F3H Terry turn asked X-C fan Myles Moran publish newsletter devoted Cross Country Myles first effort recently published like George says output will determined interest Myles anticipates four issues per year cost about $1 can reached 10428 Oso Ave Chatsworth CA 91311 818/882-4687 F3F News F3F international style slope racing pilots fly time against clock too provisional FM class Rolf asked Preben Norholm Danish ClAM F3B Subcommittee member take charge F3F Actually Preben has promoting F3F least 15 years F3F News just latest effort Preben has published two issues far warns may come out irregularly also has no set subscription rate $10 bill cash best should about cover years costs Prebens address Godthsabsvg 7 DK 7400 Herning Denmark F3B/USA Randy Reynolds Colorado Springs has doing excellent job putting out newsletter since 1987 Randy has busy job also building new house requested relief no other candidate available humble Soaring editor now also editing F3B/USA wanted see newsletter continue because feel its important American F3B Sportsman Multi-Task enthusiasts have source specialized news information three years F3B/USA has grown about 120 subscribers Since F3B 154 Model Aviation Its Wring Out aerobatic instruction series featuring Dave Patrick international sport also has readers Argentina Australia Austria Canada Denmark England Japan subscriber club Capital Area Soaring Association wonderful idea Id like see clubs take subscriptions Its good way spread word help promote multitask flying grass roots level member could designated clubs F3B/SMT Coordinator could pass along news info contained F3B/USA help schedule multi-task events Multi-task flying kind chicken egg situation wont become popular events fly clubs wont run events interest shown fliers Ask F3B/USA comes out six times per year odd numbered months Subscriptions $12 per year US $20 overseas Please contact address top column Phone 303/688-9572II responding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation anyway quite new very different CO2 motors havent changed much designoaly size OK CO2 1940s sort valve system adaptable C02 predict form power could become very popular duratior run would much extended very efficient system other hand have Berts three-cylinder classics runs smooth Singer sewing machine build model would want make 1920-1930 plan contemporary engine wanted fly SAM competition dont would mite upset about modern technology am going build model Z time Franldy can get better performance few strands rubber would have make own motor noises risk being thought recently heard Joe Klause Kuston Kraftsmanship says Thank kind words March issue Model Aviation minor comment 1975 bought out Kim Kraft Subsequently 1976 1978 modified original Kim Kraft needle valve today far superior needle valve assembly Joe sent sample popular transistorized ignition includes high tension lead proper resistor eliminate RC problems ignition notise exciting thing Joe sent news KSB clockwork timer again available both version pinches off fuel line modified microswitch shut off ignition engines need catalog really impressed has couple years Continued page 157 F DIET YOUR ENGINE $39511 IEwes ewKoosh h fleolbie rabber/faboc II Ilaminate softens sibnst inn between engine II money order 5395 plan 56 P&H $490 t sod mount firewall Sheet II I2bx4uhn thick CoSs blade scis ors stallo easily minutesrho ewoer thems IBALSeSUSt P0 Boo 75 New rk NY tSO2t bastion Money back 05t complet aly natrohted Send eli Heepeerenerve eeareerdreemeetI Keeaheerfteaawfrnby-pwdece Ae P14kX//OO1 Learn fly planes private field Five 6 day course $350 Open year round Send SASE complete info Southwest RC Flying 2818 Carolina NE Albuquerque NM 87110505-832-6394 September 1991 155 eccentric am now Bert Ponds FF Old-Timers/Bakeraddress 128 Warren Terrace Continued page 48Longmeadow MA 01106 Make Real Decals computer printer Send $800 S/H over 15 sq ft decal materials plus 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getting back basics Flying Circuits have found effective fulfilling way get involved help community have presented formula least pitfalls invite club use improve upon area definitely can improve publicity local Marine Reservists have enlisted active involvement radio TV local merchants flyers describing event should hands Reservists mid-October can help distribute ULTRA U I~2u K ULTRA WINGMAN Glow Plug Driver ometer ust Gas Temperature Indicator nded-Scale Voltmeter light Check light Select bel Meter r Modes Pattern Select ent Temperature ULTRA WINGMAN $20000 Includes Unit cable battery pack charger Helicopter Version$21000 Airborne-Sensor Pack$4000 CONVENIENT The Ultra Wingman achieves multiple functions such Glow Plug driver Exhaust Gas Temperature indicator Tachometer Expanded Scale Voltmeter through connection model airborne-sensor pack approx 1 ounce easily installed drilling halt inch hole fuselage routing four leads appropriate positions SAFE Ultra Wingman otters sate ig nition glow plug well simultaneous reading RPMs Exhaust Gas Temperature through single connection safely distanced prop same connection frequent receiver battery pack checks made easy Ultra Wingmans loaded digital Expanded Scale Voltmeter APre-Flight Check list provided help assure sate preparation operation model ECONOMICAL The Ultra Wingman ot ters ten distinct functions compact hand-held unit Actual size 4 x 7 3I4 18 cable SALES & CUSTOMER SERVICE Z 5455 LINGER LONGER ROAD GUMMING GA 30130 September 1991 157 RIC BEGINNERS very up-beat hobby Once hove soloed will probably hooked life soloing problem hobby loses least holf its potential fliers because foil successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULTI disgrace hobby aero modeling industry required police itself ond free coil atrocity guided missil& TRAINERl just some odvertised trainers impossible beginner solo with help instructorl seems norm crosh ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/09
Page Numbers: 46, 47, 150, 151, 152, 154, 155, 157
F3B TEAM NEWS Team Manager Randy Spencer sent latest scoop preparations World Championships will held Netherlands August 27 through September 2 April Joe Wurts Daryl Perkins started practicing new F3B Eagles Last months column featured Mark Allens latest kit offering Thermal Eagle uses same fuselage Mark anticipates having F3B Eagle kits available near future Specs 1115-inch wingspan RG 15 airfoil 935-square-inch wing area Triple taper wing planform Aluminum arrow shaft aileron & flap hinging Vacuum bagged blue foam cores carbon fiber cloth Carbon fiber wing joiner design quite similar Joes Halcyon flew finals Denver last September except Halcyon used Falcon 880 fuselage Randy says new Eagle traveler Larry Jolly developing own new F3B design Until ready Larry continues using Mueller Comet 89T Randy said what impresses him about speed task practice closeness average times three pilots says What getting now consistency Team helpers set Norm Timbs Dean Clark Norm owner Timbs Engineering Co designed built three new winches Team Randy says work fantastically well run like sewing machines About practice sessions Randy says have members group together seem just click Its very nice feeling thought worked well together Denver see much thought centralization practice together now Please dont forget six guys working hard represent USA Netherlands Its Team needs support Model gliders same league Americas Cup boats fielding competitive World Class Team youll proud still relatively costly Winners big merchandise raffle $10 per ticket will drawn Nats top prize round trip air fare World Champs Beautiful Team logo pins $3 patches $5 T shirts $12 caps $10 available purchase Order raffle tickets souvenirs add 10% p&h 1991 USA F3B Soaring Team PO Box 3242 Lakewood CA 90711-3242 Vortex Gold Coast Avionics Florida last winter visiting brother Pompano Beach Tony Arnoux went up West Palm Beach some Sunday flying impressive Phoenixs other nice planes Tony flew Roland Sommer Impuls beautiful German-made allmolded F3B type ship sells over grand glider grabbed attention other end dollar scalea neat little wood foam Two-Meter Greg Norsworthy zoom-launching out sight having ball asked what Greg said Vortex designed local flier Rich Ernst Rich son Sean arrived little later flew own Vortexs talking Rich learned getting ready kit ship said youre ready let know Rich now ready description Vortex Gold Coast Avionics proud announce availability Vortex Two-Meter competition sailplane kit Vortex has under development two years covering prototypes construction techniques latest design offers state art aerodynamics handling superior strength easyto-build package best high tech problems composite construction dont need fancy shop expensive tools build best Vortex incorporates one-piece wing conventional spruce spar balsasheeted foam core design may built either ailerons flaps ailerons fuselage standard balsa plywood design stabilator built-up construction attached T-tail reduced drag unique features wing design include triple taper leading edge cranked trailing edge design being used latest designs famous Rutan shops wing tips kicked up angle reduce tip vortex formation reduce drag high lift coefficients kit can built either fourchannel aileron design threechannel rudder design increased outer panel dihedral aileron design offers better response landing rudder version offers improved spiral stability thermals L/D seems favor aileron design slightly selection pilots choice anything else plane will weigh 39 41 ounces using standard servos except aileron 500 mAli battery wing loading 9 oz/sq ft Test flights lower wing loadings satisfactory weight ballast capability can easily double loading some impressive speed runs have worried about strength wing high loadings Winch lines break first Vortex offered semi-kit moment includes everything needed build plane except strip sheet stock covering pushrods costs about $25 buy material needed complete kit Kit cost $6495 plus $500 shipping Rich also sent info 15 meter hand launch called Goblin looks like scaled down Vortex uses 5D7032 fairly low aspect ratio planform aileron stabilator control 399 square inches 16 oz weight Rich says handles nicely throws quite well says real surprise strength wing has balsa spar % x 14 top bottom 1/32 sheeting still can take full load club winches Lots fun fly Full kits available $4995 factory direct free shipping 46 Model Aviation Soaring Byron Blakeslee 3134 N Winnebago Dr Sedalia Co 80135 Daryl Perkins models F3B team uniforms blue white red trim Note team members names guys sure sharpest-looking team field Thats Randy Spencers Comet 89T Daryl holding 1Custom Balsa Die Cutting2 Balsa Sheets74 5/16 x 1-48 80 104 1/8x 12x24613 753/8x 1-V251 94 105 3/16x12x24363 1 1/16 x 23648381/8 x 1/4131876 1/2 x 279105106l/4x 12x24420 2840391/8 x 3/81419t768107 3/32x 12x 48 1004 2 1/16 x 33244401/8 x 1/21724 776C108 1/8x 12x48 1149 3 1/16 x 453 71 41 3/16 x 3/1613 19./Balsa 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seriouscompetition sport fliers kits shown best made US other countries book obviously put together sailpianers sailplaners give flavor heres couple paragraphs Introduction page NSP owned operated two RC soaring fanatics Sal DeFrancisco Stan Eames love sport RC Soaring have always fascinated technical aspects magnificent hobby Years research went creating catalog know will find best investments have ever made created NSP several goals mind course perhaps important provide people like information necessary make informed decision buying kit starts catalog also extends phone line encourage call us discuss RC soaring technologies building flying obtain detailed information kit carry Also information assistance offer does stop after buy kit time feel free call us getting out building jam finishing suggestions lower heart rate making first toss off slope course helps us buy kit two Just remember buy NSP get kit also friend helper NSP catalog $500 ppd Im confident youll feel its worth money considered personally refunding flyer didnt think Second thoughts got better idea Im sure youll spend enjoyable hours perusing page NSPs address 18 Kirby Lane Williston Vermont 05495 802/658-9482 Milo Model Products Catalog 12pager can get free Gary Anderson has assembled some interesting designs accessories under MMP banner Kits include oldie-but-goodie 150-inch-span Sailaire ex Mark Smith /3 scale ASW 20 16 feet new Mini Bird Time Other scale kits scale Gates Lear jet two-meter Pilatus B-4 Pocket Scale 48 Phoebus 65 LS-3 Gary also has very nice tie tack glider pins glider field boxes tow hooks wing bags transmitter bags catalog call write Milo Model Products PO Box 236 Nestor CA 92053 619/429-8281 Airfoils Go collection Taylor Collins 48 good model sailplane airfoils has full size drawings 21 Eppler four Gottingen four NACA eight Quabeck nine Selig three miscellaneous Clark Y MB303515 & RG 15 airfoils say full size mean airfoils plotted Conrinued page 150 September 1991 47 Flying shot new Two-Meter Vortex competition Sailplane Gold Coast Avion ics Florida Kits available now AFRODROME MODELS LTD Color Catalog other quality kits $400 Information write call 517-781-300 517-781-4322 AERODROME MODELS LTD 2623 S Miller Rd Saginaw Ml 48603 breaking prop brand-new Pole Kitty sustained nary scratchand yes lived race another day Another recipient 2-3 pylon woes Deland Floridas Jim Bartels Always competitive Jimmy racing hard got effort rekitting Tsunami negotiating aforementioned pylons best effort award go Paul Benezra trashed airplane toward end first day having backup adjourned Barry Wests garage stayed up until wee small hours putting together jigsaw puzzle piecesand yes did race again Sunday reminds Pauls girlfriend Darlene kissed him just before illfated flight also gave Jim Katz kiss right before blew plug line ruined chances win Just what suppose have herea true kiss death what Darlene love ya dear stay away Im racing After 10th round flown completed third through fifth money spots confirmed Jim Katz third Dennis OBrien fourth Jake Jacobsen fifth place left Racer Rick Landers Bill Williamson flyoff first second Rick elected change frequency go Bill recorded faster time up point both Premium Grade 3/4 oz 38W 10 yrd mm $250 yd Lower Prices 3C yds & up Weights Ava able Z Other TinLins W 17 Andrews Drive Dalevdle AL 36322 205 598-2287 1000 CST same frequency ensuing flyoff excitement understatement until Rick cut pylon about seventh lap Up point lead changed hands couple times several almost midairs kept rear ends tight Bill won flyoff top cash pushed 1148 time doing truly excellent finish outstanding two days competition Again thanks participants sponsors super work crew see next year bigger/better Dash Cash RCACF Dash Cash II P1PilotPtsTime 1Williamson2811519 2Landers2811780 3Katz2711347 4OBrien2611880 5Jacobson2412203 6Klutz2312061 7Kovach2211937 8Schuster2012035 9Latsha1912151 10Lyons1812365 Remember support organization got us racing todaythe NMPRA information write Ron Schorr 5224 Teesdale North Hollywood CA 91607 See next month RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 47 chords eleven sizes 45 13 inches ready-to-use ie can cut Xerox airfoils out book make templates No need plot shapes hand using coordinates airfoil has 10 inch master drawing percentage stations shows straight chord line goes forward point leading edge aftermost point trailing edge camber line represents thickness midpoint point LE TB Quite bit can learned about airfoil looking its camber line much diverges chord line example maximum divergence inch 10 inch airfoil said airfoil has 25 percent camber indicates curvature airfoil has strong bearing lift drag Airfoils Go 49 page 85 x 14 inch plastic-ring-bound book $1995 ppd Soaring Stuff 9140 Guadalupe Trail NW Albuquerque NM 87114 505/898-1129 Taylor takes Visa MasterCard American Express 150 Model Aviation 1 MOOT pipe tradition TOP QUAUTY bipes AERODROME MODELS Hand cut kit fiberglass cowi DUMMV engines 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Magazine Indexes Seems literary kick month aid recall seeing articlebut cant remember Larry Sivertson man behind Model Maniacs lets have him explain am sending 1990 Model Aviation Index Ive put together started project because got really tired paging through old magazines looking article neat way connect whatzit gizmo completed showed some modeling buddies wanted suggested make available other modelers So am Youll find hope topics general interest RC pilots indexed easy-to-use fashion columns contain several topics represented several entries under appropriate category subcategory Larrys 1990 Model Aviation index has over 500 entries 26 pages just about everything appeared mag Sailplanes broken down nine sub categories contain 40 separate references Larry also has 1990 indexes Model Airplane News RC Modeler $8 ppd Larry says hell start 1989 1991 enough interest Model Maniacs 5663 Balboa Ste 242 San Diego CA 92111 Model Construction Videos show build kit DO Denny Darnell sent couple latest tapes really enjoyed viewing building Airtronics Legend other Flite Lite Composites Falcon 600 Both run about 2 hours also show flying shots tapes will especially valuable newer builder-fliers may still bit mystified special techniques tools required nice neat job building Personally love building models have 30 years now what find fascinating never stop learning can always pick up new better building methods Denny shows neat tricks see might tempted say could have thought Maybe after doing wrong first time MVC videos $2495 plus $405 S&H Visa Mastercard accepted Write call 4227 E 83rd St Tulsa OK 74137 918/481-5855 Bob Smith Industries Finish Cure Heres building tip applying glass cloth needs finished sanding Finish Cure epoxy best resin Ive ever used kind work Its very thin has little odor sets 20 minutes beauty itsands great gets Pail uine ComberDistanceSix Size CF 330 31C 93 CF 400 001293 CF 300 5 532 6000 1617 CF 60065/320012 1725 CF 750 7 532 1/4 SCeta 1725 CF SOC 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Handling Prices subject change notice ROMCO MFG INC OX 836 SOUTH HOUSTON TEXAS 77587 713 943-1867 September 1991 151 NOW YOU CAN FIX OR MAKE IT YOURSELF EASY TO USE SAVE $SS SAVE TIME Scale RFBOOj Duni truf Nnn tn - Iis yoor hobby 5100 Ordo diiOCt Add $200 Illippiog Old iraridiirrg pihirired Futts Tooting ox 155 Savoy IL 61874 OHIO SUPERSTAR PRODUCTS INC 11376 Ridgeway RoadKensington OH 44427216223-1950 Sportobatic 84span-S17995 92span-$18995 Sportobatic M 84 span $18995 92span-S19995 84 Sportobatics 10 lbs ideal 90 20 120 4C engines 92 versions 13 lbs perfect ST2000-3000 equivalent engines Both versions build quickly lite-ply & balsa fuselage & tail & foam wing Sportobatics fill need hotdog show-off sport planes Knife-edge takeoffs flat spins snap rolls ortobatics will anything can yet land like trainer Super Canopy $25995 Giant 9S x 16 Vinyl Clad Nylon Yellow Blue White Two-Color Combinations 8 rugged tube frame 10 easy-out steel tent stakes nylon guy cords Folds neat heavy-duty cardboard box goes up quickly complete instructions Optional name city state printed ends $6000 RB Seal Approval speaking Bob Smith Ive also tried some CyAs found excellent Super-gold Bobs odorless white foam-compatible CyA works fine Bob claims CyAs freshest available ones two year guaranteed shelf life free infortnation sheet available BSI 8060 Moro Road Atascadero CA 93422 805/466-1717 Beginners Corner Tony Digirolamo NOW THAT have radio first kit its time start building last thing purchase radio make sure 1991 ready Specifically want has narrow-band transmitter receiver AMA News section Model Aviation has listing receivers transmitters meet 1991 specifications Check model numbers both items make purchase Otherwise may shoot someone down turn transmitter have space basement garage its time start putting together workshop previously talked about good building surface Make sure perfecfly flat youll have curved sailplane suggested list other things will need get started quick-setting thick thin CyA cyanoacrylate glue six minute epoxy straight pins X-Acto knife tool set Zona saw soldering iron sealing iron heat gun covering wax paper various sanding blocks 80 grit medium 220 smooth 320-400 sand paper wood filler DAP Fast n Final Spackiing needle nose pliers small screwdrivers small drill bit set small file set want save time Dremel Moto Tool set some extra items will needed finish model MonoKote Oracover Ultracote other films needed cover sailplane Go out flying site watch sailplanes high sky see can follow well consider using colors would also obtain some carbon fiber strips reinforce wings some triangle stock reinforce strategic parts model dont have place shop can keep building board under bed sure buy wife something has always wanted before break news can put blanket dining room table work would send dozen roses work house odorless CyAs recommended Concerning sanding just take model outdoors out get started kit take everything out box read instructions completely should mentally build kit run up against something dont understand call instructor may take extra time will save trouble undoing possible mistake few tips will help keep sailplane flying trainer select doesnt have spoilers don t RB put may look like brick wall lot extra trouble because require use third servo will need short time rationale Initially will happy land same field launched However few months will start get good handle aircraft control landing techniques might get good finding thermals enter some club contests Basically contests grade two areas flying specific length time attempting land close spot tape runway two tasks difficult accomplish spoilers wing takes lot stress during launchespecially center will probably need increase structural strength inboard end wing spars two-piece wings middle part one-piece wings Use good wood proper type job Continued page 154 AFTER YOU DID ALL THE WORK WHY LET YOUR AIRPLANE DO ALL THE FLYING INFO $500 AWARDED Grand Champion Reserve Grand Champion Ultralight 1989 Sun-N-Fun Fly-In BUILD & FLY THE miniMAX YOURSELF * Computer Designed * 3 Axis Control * Part 1 03 Ultralight * Easy Construction Wood Construction TEAM INC BOX 338M BRADYVILLE TN 37026 615 765-5397 visaBJrn/C ELECTRONICS WE HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN MD AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 152 Model Aviation Ohio 4bg r / Xb LKVU etc k-UIt OLDER RADIO UPDATES Experts whove reviewed tapes agreewhether youre experienced RCer beginner whos ready something straight level flying Wring Out just ticket THREE TAPES COVER IT ALL studying practicing three tapes sequence experienced flyers well beginners can attain kind aerobatic refinement weve admired watching pros tapes real-time split-screen imaging perfect blend different types weights balsa may need invest some replacement leading trailing edge stock main wing spars Use epoxy two wing halves join help reduce bending main wing spar glue strip carbon fiber top bottom spar before build up wing dont want over-heavy need something will stay together during launch Remember Lindbergh flying solo across Atlantic belong club members glad help need help ask Special Interest Newsletters Sailplaners think about voice-over live sound gives Wring Out real edge over less-professionally produced videos progress will proof VALUE THAT CANT BE BEAT Best Wring Out series priced youll able own full set originals resorting low-quality copies Wring Out volumes dealers phone 8006-FLYING CARL GOLDBERG order directMODELS INC great hobby/sport really made up separate types soaring Coming mind AMA thermal duration Scale Slope flying including both F3F Manon-Man racing Multi-task both F3B Sportsman Cross-country F3H Percentage Slot duration F3J Hand Launchand popular Sport flying Electric gliders should also included because shut motor off soaring name game great fun growing fast Special newsletters various kinds soaring important because can print extensive esoteric information doesnt fit model mags So Id like mention three new newsletters older devoted soaring special interests George Burr has stepped forward volunteered publish new newsletter devoted Percentage Slot Thermal Duration F3J FAI designation provisional class will qualify official World Championship event year American sailplaners getting interested F3J launching hand towing least eliminates potential winch controversies big feature F3J competition good US thermal duration designs like Phoenix Lovesong Magic etc perfectly suited George says size scope newsletter will determined amount interest generated No standard subscription rate publication frequency has determined time Interested folks can contact George 1614 McCarthy Blvd Wausau WI 54401 715/675-9851 F3H International Cross Country racing American invention like F31 still FM provisional class Until official FAI recognition earned F3J F3H affairs handled ClAM F3B Subcommittee chaired Rolf Gersberger Switzerland Rolf asked ClAM F3B Representative Terry Edmonds take lead promoting F3H Terry turn asked X-C fan Myles Moran publish newsletter devoted Cross Country Myles first effort recently published like George says output will determined interest Myles anticipates four issues per year cost about $1 can reached 10428 Oso Ave Chatsworth CA 91311 818/882-4687 F3F News F3F international style slope racing pilots fly time against clock too provisional FM class Rolf asked Preben Norholm Danish ClAM F3B Subcommittee member take charge F3F Actually Preben has promoting F3F least 15 years F3F News just latest effort Preben has published two issues far warns may come out irregularly also has no set subscription rate $10 bill cash best should about cover years costs Prebens address Godthsabsvg 7 DK 7400 Herning Denmark F3B/USA Randy Reynolds Colorado Springs has doing excellent job putting out newsletter since 1987 Randy has busy job also building new house requested relief no other candidate available humble Soaring editor now also editing F3B/USA wanted see newsletter continue because feel its important American F3B Sportsman Multi-Task enthusiasts have source specialized news information three years F3B/USA has grown about 120 subscribers Since F3B 154 Model Aviation Its Wring Out aerobatic instruction series featuring Dave Patrick international sport also has readers Argentina Australia Austria Canada Denmark England Japan subscriber club Capital Area Soaring Association wonderful idea Id like see clubs take subscriptions Its good way spread word help promote multitask flying grass roots level member could designated clubs F3B/SMT Coordinator could pass along news info contained F3B/USA help schedule multi-task events Multi-task flying kind chicken egg situation wont become popular events fly clubs wont run events interest shown fliers Ask F3B/USA comes out six times per year odd numbered months Subscriptions $12 per year US $20 overseas Please contact address top column Phone 303/688-9572II responding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation anyway quite new very different CO2 motors havent changed much designoaly size OK CO2 1940s sort valve system adaptable C02 predict form power could become very popular duratior run would much extended very efficient system other hand have Berts three-cylinder classics runs smooth Singer sewing machine build model would want make 1920-1930 plan contemporary engine wanted fly SAM competition dont would mite upset about modern technology am going build model Z time Franldy can get better performance few strands rubber would have make own motor noises risk being thought recently heard Joe Klause Kuston Kraftsmanship says Thank kind words March issue Model Aviation minor comment 1975 bought out Kim Kraft Subsequently 1976 1978 modified original Kim Kraft needle valve today far superior needle valve assembly Joe sent sample popular transistorized ignition includes high tension lead proper resistor eliminate RC problems ignition notise exciting thing Joe sent news KSB clockwork timer again available both version pinches off fuel line modified microswitch shut off ignition engines need catalog really impressed has couple years Continued page 157 F DIET YOUR ENGINE $39511 IEwes ewKoosh h fleolbie rabber/faboc II Ilaminate softens sibnst inn between engine II money order 5395 plan 56 P&H $490 t sod mount firewall Sheet II I2bx4uhn thick CoSs blade scis ors stallo easily minutesrho ewoer thems IBALSeSUSt P0 Boo 75 New rk NY tSO2t bastion Money back 05t complet aly natrohted Send eli Heepeerenerve eeareerdreemeetI Keeaheerfteaawfrnby-pwdece Ae P14kX//OO1 Learn fly planes private field Five 6 day course $350 Open year round Send SASE complete info Southwest RC Flying 2818 Carolina NE Albuquerque NM 87110505-832-6394 September 1991 155 eccentric am now Bert Ponds FF Old-Timers/Bakeraddress 128 Warren Terrace Continued page 48Longmeadow MA 01106 Make Real Decals computer printer Send $800 S/H over 15 sq ft decal materials plus 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use aniline dye give light translucent enhancement doped tissue colors tend fade sun sort pastel new cost $24 per pound thereabouts dye will dissolve dope thinner will dissolve alcohol eighth teaspoon dye powder two tablespoons methanol will color about 2 ounces clear dope needs sprayed onto tissue has two coats clear dry may look dull top coat clear will restore brilliant candy apple look top coat also needed keep dye running water soluble author assume Mark says looks sharp clear doped wood such carved balsa propellers suggests use also spruce up some faded contest veterans address dye Keystone Pacific Division 13787 Milroy Place Santa Fe Springs CA 90870 Thats room let have Lets go hunt some thermals D Toys/Adamisin Continued page 49 attendance prizes evident started drift basic goal collecting toys needy families collected toys ever before also realization needed regain focus help Marine Reservists collect toys needy families prizes ourselves 1991 fourth year involvement will getting back basics Flying Circuits have found effective fulfilling way get involved help community have presented formula least pitfalls invite club use improve upon area definitely can improve publicity local Marine Reservists have enlisted active involvement radio TV local merchants flyers describing event should hands Reservists mid-October can help distribute ULTRA U I~2u K ULTRA WINGMAN Glow Plug Driver ometer ust Gas Temperature Indicator nded-Scale Voltmeter light Check light Select bel Meter r Modes Pattern Select ent Temperature ULTRA WINGMAN $20000 Includes Unit cable battery pack charger Helicopter Version$21000 Airborne-Sensor Pack$4000 CONVENIENT The Ultra Wingman achieves multiple functions such Glow Plug driver Exhaust Gas Temperature indicator Tachometer Expanded Scale Voltmeter through connection model airborne-sensor pack approx 1 ounce easily installed drilling halt inch hole fuselage routing four leads appropriate positions SAFE Ultra Wingman otters sate ig nition glow plug well simultaneous reading RPMs Exhaust Gas Temperature through single connection safely distanced prop same connection frequent receiver battery pack checks made easy Ultra Wingmans loaded digital Expanded Scale Voltmeter APre-Flight Check list provided help assure sate preparation operation model ECONOMICAL The Ultra Wingman ot ters ten distinct functions compact hand-held unit Actual size 4 x 7 3I4 18 cable SALES & CUSTOMER SERVICE Z 5455 LINGER LONGER ROAD GUMMING GA 30130 September 1991 157 RIC BEGINNERS very up-beat hobby Once hove soloed will probably hooked life soloing problem hobby loses least holf its potential fliers because foil successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULTI disgrace hobby aero modeling industry required police itself ond free coil atrocity guided missil& TRAINERl just some odvertised trainers impossible beginner solo with help instructorl seems norm crosh ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-off tor new student quite unnecessary YOU COULD SOLO YOUR FIRST TIME UP ructor Thanks extensive tlight-testing ever conducted hobby ou con now know ad vance ones tly slow hands-off stable easy enough Grandma just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label stretch imagination Send 1350 plus 52 postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF RIC TRAINERS Over 40 currently avaiable trainers evaluated including ARFs Also grades ease-ot-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening informative time saving money-saving frustration-sporing RIO publication have ever readl Testimonials available request Jim Waterman 3818 Deertleid Dr Dept MA San Antonio TX 76218