THE GROB 103 ACRO monster scale ship built Dan Troxell has grab attention Everybody loves big gliders 124 scale Grob about large youll ever see Dan Laguna Hills California known favoring big scale jobs kindly sent description project odyssey monstrous Grob 103 Acro began September 1990 visit brother Brussels Belgium After day visiting headed south explore legendary flying sites Germany search outrageous models disappointed pulled Roland Kerns shop near Stuttgart first saw Grob 103 fuselage could believe eyes knew big something else again After pleasant visit forking over lots deutsche marks packed fuse Blazer headed down autobahn Mach II autobahn dont see speedometer between on-ramp off-ramp After got back Brussels Joe agreed crate Grob ship back States returned home wait patiently crate finished week after beginning Desert Storm air-freight come stand-still Joe managed get Israeli Airlines space since tourism Tel Aviv little slow around January 15th security fr3m Brussels airport called check out ask could run crate through metal detector make sure wasnt scud missile week later crate bought lot goodies Herr Kern make building easier fiberglass rudder giant spoilers elevator foam cores four sheets obechi 12 feet long However still scratch build giant wings drew out Quaebeck airfoils enlarged made plywood templates cut foam cores made trip aircraft supply shop fivefoot-long joiner tube four 3/ 11/2 x 9 ft long spruce spars some aircraft plywood shear-webs glass cloth ten boxes Hobby-Poxy H Voila beautiful 24 foot wings ever seen wing weighed 12 pounds keep fuselage under 31 pounds stay within AMA 55-pound limit tried build everything strong light giant SR battery pack pilots nose weight beautiful paint job local Cadillac body shop total came 53 pounds finished off great Vinyl-Rite letters charged up new ACE charger set off some test glides site enormous deserted athletic field set plane corner Dale anchor man sitting behind rudder hanging onto fin might Ray Dave hauled back Hobby Lobby garden hose bungee Keith steadied wing couldnt believe big moment 28 Model Aviation Soaring Byron Blakeslee 3134 N Winnebago Dr Sedalia Co 80135 Heres new Kiingberg Wing 100 Fu ture Flight Wing has 100-Inch span balsa sheeted foam construction Roilin Kiingberg says its absolutely great flier Dan Troxeil peeks around cockpit 24-foot-wingspan Grob 103 Rcrg ne purcnasea tne IlOKS useiage uermany ana built own wings suit Photo right taken Airtronics HO Dan wears souvenir Wasserkuppe shirt Tim Renaud center Airtronics arrived shocked bear myself saying Okay let go huge sailplane streaked through grass After about 30-foot run trimmed back elevator new Airtronics radio plane headed skyward about 40 feet altitude released line put out spoilers Grob began settle back earth made perfect touchdown rolled out about 100 feet stopping just short Little League backstop grinning ear ear after caught breath made four test launches cannot tell gratifying have time effort deutsch marks pay off such magnificent flying machine great sense relief excitement crated plane until chance take out favorite California flying sites Thanks Dan fine description what took put together marvelous scale project heard later boys did toss Grob off slope flew great may remember Roland Kern brought own Grob 103 over competed 1988 Nationals Virginia flew some demo flights thought fantastic thing seen soaring hope hear about Dans Grob Acro speed range typical Selig 3021 airfoil very competitive Thermal Duration Sportsman MTS competition builds up lot energy launch appears winch proof have standing 12-volt winches throughout launch zoom prototypes about year far good Nothing flutters bends has broken can also quite gentle flown slowly know two pilots have used TDX first aileron plane too much trauma less pnce two magazines YOU can own conrehenswe dociment what RC Soamg industry has offer NSP Soarig Reference Catalog represents two years research effort order yotr NSP RO Soarkig Reference Catalog send check money order NSP 100 pages product information Articles Reviews specs Fully Illustrated est catalog RO Soaring complete re-do 1990s catalog must-have reference Please send $500 thrd class 6-8 week delivery $700 frst class 1-2 week delivery Thanks NorthEast Sailplane Products 16 Kfrby Lane Willistom Wmnont 05495 802 658-9482 airplane designed computer radios four wing servos include drawing mechanical elevator/flap compensator works well standard radios Accipiter TDX available direct CAL SOAR PO Box 367 Topanga CA 90290 phone 213/455-2808 Northeast Sailplane Products price $15950 New Klingberg Wing 100 Most sailplaners familiar original Continued page 120 Accipiter TDX California Soaring Products chatting phone evening Sal DeFrancesco Northeast Sailplane Products about neat kits catalog Sal mentioned Accipiter TDX finest quality kit ever seen Franldy familiar Two-Meter design Sal emphatic about TDX figured better check shot off note CSPs Jeff Morton asking information Jeff sent photos sure sharp looking copy complete building instructions description TDX kit nearly complete can make Included six-piece white foam wing core selected light medium balsa sheeting epoxy glass fuse canopy foam stab cores sheeting balsa spruce hardware complete airplane Special attention has given selecting hardware Stab rudder controls use three-piece cable system outer tubing inner tubing stranded cable no slop centering very good control horns pre-shaped G 10 epoxy glass circuit board material metal devises supplied push rods brass tubes cut size wood parts wing spar l/ spruce I-beam diagonal grain balsa webs both sides center spruce web joiner box webbed plywood both between outside caps dihedral tubing slots pre cut very strong spar adding carbon fiber necessary Flying TDX joy airplane clean efficient has wide January 1992 29 C Three 124 scale gliders made y Cal Weiss Tar tflC National soaring Museum Paul Schweizer gives details scale project column Cal said making big nostalgia kick eroes ignite temperarur GtoBee plugs flat -always optimum ocason lre ignition higher RPM. power Durability ees glass merai absorb heat trom coil reducing t oil alloy stronger exceptionally pure other market today uality e plug hand-tested betore teasing fadory best-in-the IJ industry materials will let e WEN SHOULD BUY Pn De O MACE THE IND cONNECTiON TofindsetwhichGugisrigoryeserhealhobhyshopracalltoryoerFREEOloBeeFlyer Twinn-K Inc W 139th StreeI Cieveiand OH 44135 Phone 216433-1968 first time West East Germans flew together single team Fliers selected special competition teams both former countries Christoph Steri hails former DDR East Germany Winches left place day during speed task made life much easier helpers Portuguese team flew German kit Gliders basically F3B ships kept plugging way won respect Switzerlands Rainer Ammann flier using new DU 86-084/18 airfoil Finding slower Speed less effective Distance other airfoils Rainer judged unsuccessful 1991 US F3B team wishes thank Neal Perkins supplying good-looking team uniforms Neal Daryls dad owner Safariland manufacturer police equipment automobile accessories strong similarity Particularly influential have RoIf Deckers winning design 1983 1985 contests Reinhardt Lieses 1987-winning Epsilon Nic Wrights Electra El dominated 1989 Todays F3B Glider typically weighs about 85 100 ounces has 108-118-in wingspan Schuemann wing planform RG HQ airfoil T-tail less powerful winches Gliders have strongly built withstand high-G slingshot launch off monofilament winch line Terlet Eagles stood out bit skinny fuselages low-mounted stabilizers V-tail ships Austrias Karl Wasner Jr Italys Marco Lorenzoni struck really different note No F3B flier today has real equipment advantage either winches aircraft Whether build standard state-of-theart design buy say Ellipse Czechoslovakia Eagle Mark Allen youre assured competitive Glider remember person pushing sticks still important part story Facts about contest first F3B Championships Soviet Union sent team As expected Russian fliers quite competitive since bus left Moscow just coup attempt began its understandable other things minds China sent its second F3B team first having competed 1985 Traveling eight days train Chinese fliers passed through Moscow middle coup RC Soaring enthusiasts interested experiencing Joe Mark Allens lightning-fast Eagle Flite Lite Composites plans offer complete out-of-the-mold kit version finishing $675 semikit fuselage cores bag-it-yourself wings $175 Mark plans produce very limited number completely finished molded versions can reached 707/792-9174 closing wish thank Joe Antoinette Schiosser hospitality E RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 29 Two-Meter all-wood Klingberg Wing came out 1987 Rollin Klingberg designed mini testbed developing foot launch 38-ft -span mancarrying glider prototype foot launch PRODUCTS POR ThE OIICEANING MODELER Complete Line Exhaust Systems Tuned Pipes led Tuned Pines Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers Helicopter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems 120 Model Aviation RC Soaring World Champs/Blakeslee Continued page xx N SUPERIOR GUALITY PRODUCTS wing built crashed stallspin incident sadly liability laws being what today Rollin has no plans continuing hang gliders still model glider business Rol said hes sold 3500 Wing kits press release new Wing Klingberg Wing 100 eagerly awaited follow original Klingberg Wing Several years research testing have resulted high performance glider definite contest winning qualities KW 100 features balsa sheeted foam core wing 100 span 1200 sq area nominal weight under four pounds Its special features include custom designed airfoils wide speed range removable outer wing panels strip elevons flaps inflight adjustable CG Autoyaw control system kit comes complete extra wide UNIMAX balsa sheeting hardware detailed information write Future Flight 1256 Prescott Ave Sunnyvale CA 94089 Phone 408/735-8260 Rollin also sent information construction new Wing quite bit different construction designed maximum performance built-up just didnt make grade As see newsletter has foam cores full balsa sheeting no jigging required kits sheeting full width sheeting sections precut addition instructions new Wing written model can built several different levels complexity novice expert Im hoping will allow people have access great flying wing newsletter Rollin referred new Future News Future Flight News Product Guide Publication FN will Rol s vehicle communicating hints tips aerodynamics new products kinds information Future Flight item front page got attention recent flight testing against Airtronics Legend KW 100 has shown better float giving up high speed end think contest season 1992 will see new glider configuration winners circle Wow Strong statements Rol Anyway think Future News will must reading flying wings fans Rol didnt mention price publication schedule first issue Summer 1991 said anyone could have asking Write address given above Easy Eagle Ace RC Since introduced just over year ago Ive heard reports praising Easy Eagle Two-Meter trainer being fine all-around glider NSS President Pete Carr sent interesting letter about models did EE Just note photo column ThkeA Load Off needs carry around dead weight Sullivan Skylite Its lightest conventional style wheel can buy Engineered unique foam core thin tough rubber skin Skylite cuts weight conventional wheel about half So can take off easier fly longer maneuver better Whats Skylites rugged build handfes repeated take-offs landings bit well its heftiest competitors never fails spring back round atter long model sits runway workbench So youve thinking about takinggJfl~jj off weight talk dealer about seelngPRODUCTS light Skylite isP0 Box5166 Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground ship Ace Easy Eagle Harley Michaelis design kit makes excellent trainer wanted fuselage design wing planform basis cohpetitive Two-Meter aircraft Changes kit follow HQ-25/9 airfoil 25% camber9 % thick y sheeted rib spar wing joiners made o circuit board moment lengthened 30 inches rglassed fuselage wing trailing edge ond airfoil full flying stab ba 9VAP radio control mixing orCraft adjustable towhook objective increase unballasted speed launch zoom thermal search wing about 1A thinner stock aside faster speed flies like other Two-Meter ship flaps very effective coupling elevator ping zoom lift about five0 flap slows ship easy thermalling landing approach slow ship crawl 900 deflection Auto elevator compensation used ship will hit ground bounce back air due great extra lift prevent pair Carl Goldberg #461 wing skids reverse mounted underside nose Contact ground now stops ship immediately Continued page 123 January 1992 121 RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 121 first glance fuselage looks unusually high helps keep flaps clear ground landing driven Royal Mini servo no gear problems have encountered Two-Meter designs use spoilers landing control Flaps accomplish too also work launch lift same weight flap arrangement much versatile modifications would work well several other Two-Meter designs Id interested hear anyone tries another kit Petes address 329 Little Ave Ridgeway PA 15053 Tel 814/772-4851 course Pete would glad give information NSS too Special Request Paul Schweizer Im sure Soaring enthusiasts know three Schweizer Brothers Ernest William Paul pioneers gliding America Schweizer Aircraft Corp principal builder sailplanes country Paul Schweizer now Chairman Exhibit Committee National Soaring Museum appropriately located Elmira New York Elmira scene early soaring also location SAC factory Mr Schweizer wrote asking modelers would help special project mutual friend Calvin Weiss suggested contact about two special model exhibits have coming up 1992 1993 first collection 120 model sailplanes 124 125 scale will show evolution gliders sailplanes through years described NSW Journal have about half models assigned designed built sailplanes others friends soaring enthusiasts have created Sponsor category want give NSM model model builders themselves So need model builders may interested having models special exhibit model builder sponsors name will inscribed plaque gives detail model 1993 project two 1/a scale models Prnefling glider Ralph Barnaby flew earn first US soaring C Award second Blue Mouse Wolfgang Klemperer flew earn first C World models will exhibit 1993 SSA Convention Seattle featured NSM rest 1993 Barnaby Klemperer born 1893 both made contributions soaring over years would like know can locate model builders two Now Ultra-Light SkyLites Have Become Big Wheels Now bigger planes can have same light-wheel advantages smaller p lanes enjoy Because now re making SkyLite Wheels bigger too Available four new sizes 31/2-#879 4-#881 4112-#882 5-#883 theyre lighter inflatables Yet urethane rubber tread foam-center design just like other sizes Which means tire cant roll off rim theres low bounce no compression set no need inflate tires buy uIJjJjj tire pump So lighten up already p PRODUCES Pick up pair SkyLites P0 Box 5166 Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground projects have Sounds like great way get involved history soaring either model maker sponsor small solid models require good quality workmanship dont require whole lot detailing interested should contact Exhibit Committee National Soaring Museum RD No 3 Harris Hill Elmira NY 14903 Tel 607/734-3821 Nationals Planning NSS President Pete Carr sent details what will happen Westover AFB Chicopee Massachusetts next June 20-29 RC flying will Base radio frequencies being allocated among categories Word same frequency assignments will used Nationals go Muncie theres Nationals future itll pay check glider frequencies now flying schedule gives Soaring four full days three mornings Pete said quite few compromises made will fly Pete along Ken Baker Down East SS Maine John Nilsson Toms River Club Massachusetts negotiated get much Soaring schedule possible Remember NSS Special Interest Group represents Soaring AMA therefore plays important role looking out interests Continued page 125 January 1992 123 RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 123 Other NSS News Pete Carr announced would seek reelection hes nominating Bob Massmann NSS Presidency Pete said feel based long time membership NSS experience Secretary/Treasurer level desire improve organization Bob qualified office President Also Pete nominating Bobs wife Kathy Secretary/Treasurer saying Kathy would best qualified choice office Coincidentally Kathy just sent letter Bob have quite visible lately lot contests including Nationals trade shows trying get word out about NSS Unfortunately word weve getting back good Suffice say rumors demise have greatly exaggerated Its disappointing excited about changes organization wanting spread word get hit mean theyre still around would want join again Theyve never done anything Pete Jim Dave Manley Bob have worked tails off least fingers punching computer keyboards have doors slammed faces say NSS new Beginners Column Sailplane really attracting attention new Review Column going great once get off ground have whole line NSS merchandise just like Big Boys hoping get involved liaison work between AMA soaring community Especially important mention fact new NSS address yearly membership dues $1500 $2000 overseas address 282 Jodie Lane Wilmington Ohio 45177 1992 Segelflug Bildkalendar Time again flies doesnt remind order 1992 German soaring calendar Bildkalendar has 12 beautiful 19 x 12 inch full color soaring photographs makes great Xmas present yourself club contest awards photos matted framed $1495 plus $500 $675 outside US UPS shipping packaging Mastercard Visa accepted Quantities limited dont hesitate AeroSmithing 4420 Darventry Ct Charlotte NC 28226 Tel 704/365-0621 New Newsletter CST Gail Gewain Composite Structures Technology sent copy CSTs nifty new publication Tech Notes Gails description January 1992 125 Vacuum bagged composite wing skins foam cores quickly growing SPECIALISTS IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 020S 049S 051S 074S & 09S ALL CUS TOM & STOCKPARTS VAILABLE INDIWDUALL V COMPETITIONACCESSORIES RACING WHEELS KLOTZ OIL CARBON FIBER SOLID LINES ALL KINDS OFFUEL TUBING THREE BRANDS OFGLOWPLUGS HARD-TO-FIND HARD WARE OLD TIMER SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS NGK& S TflT SPARKPLUGS SILK8 COLORS QUA LITYDOPE BRUSHES 5& 7LOOP 1/4RUBBER BANDS TRANSISTORIGNITIONSYSTEMS RESISTOR HIGH TENSION LEADS 1/2A TEXACO PLA YBOYSR KIT 1/2A TEXACO ENGINES & PARTS KSB & IGNITION TIMERS RUBBER POWER KITS PROPS TISSUEAND OTHER SUPPLIES CYANOACRYLA TES& EPOXIES ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 619 728-4365 SORRY NO C0D VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME MINIMUM MERCHANDISE ORDER $1000 SHIPPING HANDLING AND INSURANCE FEE $300 STOCK ORDERS SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS popularity will soon become standard types models advantages quick easy gives fantastic results both aerodynamically aesthetically Like new technique unique set lessons must learned order achieve consistent high quality results effort keep modeler interested vacuum bagging composites applications having re invent wheel have started publish newsletter Tech Notes Like modeling techniques variations modelers applications tips techniques discussed Tech Notes methods work us customers Gail also sent sample new product Graphite Filler Its carbon fiber tow chopped 4 inch fibers havent tried yet think should excellent product what Gail says super strong mixed epoxy used reinforcing highly loaded parts use cast around wing wires composite spars very strong Listen deal send $300 CST youll receive complete CST catalog copy Tech Notes issue No 1 reprint Composite Materials Modeling Applications $500 gift certificate use first order Cant lose Send $3 California residents add 825% CST Dept 1C91-5 PO Box 4615 Lancaster CA 93539-4615 Toll free order number l-800-338-1CST RC Scale/Troy Continued page 31 tips Before installing Lite Ply wing tips used trace four tip doublers onto piece soft 4 inch balsa After tips installed per plan glued doublers place top bottom over tips between forward rear sheeting After sanding contour found gave tips Cubs wing much finished look Cubs tips tubing took ten minutes time Tail Group Since tail feathers full-scale J-3 tube construction further decided round appropriate edges models stab elevators rudder fin kinda hurt round top vertical fin underside rudder overbalance tubing round isnt As much enjoy using Goldbergs webbed Flex-Point Hinges sport models opted Robarts steel pin Hinge Points project scale-like appearance drilled inch holes instructed Robart used /8 square X-Acto file allow hinge 126 Model Aviation OUR RE V-UP IN VENTOR V VERA GES OVER 9000 PROPS I! IMMEDIA TESHIPMENTON WSA/MC Cleveland Giant Scales GIANT SCALE BUFFS *bi~ WoIds Largest Gas Plans Assortm INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS C D QUALITY Co PBY5~S 0 0,,o ,lI 21 $48 720o 0201 008 $So 100 Coo Co 05 S74 828022 6 800 Ike $45 80 W,g08oooyBOOC $5677Bo88 170 Fo $52 152 W22o121 881 $56 10380 8 17G Foo $650 8o * F 7722Wo,121 821 S68.88 00080 684 04 $6 80 Pokk 07 Ft $49~ 109 S ko S 38 Ap4$62 809 d Po 800e542.80 Bo 100 Spor $48 70 BoyI G-Bee $56.80 So 100 Spo $62 80 Sop ,oloe 588538805 4 Loo 22 oo562 88 So peoooHoe 888 $52 .80 r76 7088 1 $52 82 CoO 900, 788 556 78 0Pge 0600 Boob$56 80 Co8oob P88 F$68.IC0 8 Pg 000080 $65 182 oook1~d Vego535 8588 C,oo C,pp $64 70 DooltI, 0-8 11 $58.8788CI0O Clpp $8 18588000009 Spo0 $54 8881011 80IiIoiIld$43 F 80 Poll Sp 8W0og $5888Byoo PIoooo$46 F 107 Aeooo 03 Sp$488SB8ooooo COol$44 81 0oooo038O6 $34 70IoOOOIOC Sedo$35 102 5o811o 0380b$58.72rob 88 80$62 90 P08 C.o 8ooo-$5$8S 888800 de 808562 7188011810Boob$44815088000ro86$50 W228oo$SOl0800 oooSoob$6$ 8' 51 C GoIk FF1 02 $48 88 510 P01780021 $59 80 C0 0016 91102 560.08 10 Bk 20 200 P81 575 -58 0900 Cool 800 544 71 6oog 005 $58 oo.88188olIFgo11 $44 OSSoog OC3OoO $64 80 Hoo88 88olgo,$56. 88 Pook Ooooo 83BoeFog82841154508Co021116168$68 80 8org P284 F, $58. 60 Ooogo 882 88oF$32 o.7o5 2822000 C-8 CoO $44 88 B ,ol BoIdOg Plr$44 82 8,oh 017-B Slog $4438 8oo8oe88oLA$48 F98B,oo CiT B Srog$56.lO7Groo BeoolP8F$58o ISIlook1181010538730ooel418000 82look11El,lo$46107880188818oo$38 82 SFooo 0 50 887 $45 81 IF 81 Srioo T 22897 $55 108 122 Sri,o 020 58756680 000 5980001 F, P2-8 $32 7322 22 78 80101 P0 P2-B$44 100 118 0110 Pr P29 $5857 P 707LP,oo Spo $5678P 83 Skyookel 0939-I 536 110 S8Co 22ork P00 $36 860 78 look Llghrog 9-28545 83 1 58 Bep Seo-Be Aol $38 38G 70 8pSeo8 6oph $50 780 oo 22 F So 6 568 108 Pp, 23 Cob $52-38 Go lo 0 V 80 $32 88loo6FIodooBr16$48 ll7Go FroG 2Bo,$4$ 23Goor 989 H11001$4O 888 oCok B 6545 ooorzoo4 800892 OFoe88oO$52o56C508 8P836 $35 - Nor Sold Oho Deole, 91 S 1200 01-c, 8 73 41 Add 10 88 oIl ordo, 2 & USACoo8P2.8,ooheei18 15120fbyoill PFooioloooIogSOOOFoolod,P,oLo1PioIil 0001011 010, $100 o Fo&gl odd $100 CLEYELANDMODEL&SUPPLYCo 8 0808080 AVE CLEYEIA995 08810 46102 Pool S.o 10 30a, 80 0 859 1018 001 3000 durable skis made lighweight aluminum feature unique steel spring holds ski rigid flight plus elevates axle above ski no modification current gear wire needed can go wheels skis seconds sides main skis also have special edge allows excellent tracking icy surfaces available three sizes can ordered trikes just mains order please send check money order MN add 6% sales tax Canada send US money order FREE SHIPPING Allow 2 weeks delivery Phone inquiries after 100 CST 20-30Trike2400Mains2100 NORTHERN40Trike2880Mains2400 MODELING60Trike3200Mains2720 PRODUCTS PO Box 21181 ColumbIa Helghte MN 55421 817333
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/01
Page Numbers: 28, 29, 120, 121, 123, 125, 126
THE GROB 103 ACRO monster scale ship built Dan Troxell has grab attention Everybody loves big gliders 124 scale Grob about large youll ever see Dan Laguna Hills California known favoring big scale jobs kindly sent description project odyssey monstrous Grob 103 Acro began September 1990 visit brother Brussels Belgium After day visiting headed south explore legendary flying sites Germany search outrageous models disappointed pulled Roland Kerns shop near Stuttgart first saw Grob 103 fuselage could believe eyes knew big something else again After pleasant visit forking over lots deutsche marks packed fuse Blazer headed down autobahn Mach II autobahn dont see speedometer between on-ramp off-ramp After got back Brussels Joe agreed crate Grob ship back States returned home wait patiently crate finished week after beginning Desert Storm air-freight come stand-still Joe managed get Israeli Airlines space since tourism Tel Aviv little slow around January 15th security fr3m Brussels airport called check out ask could run crate through metal detector make sure wasnt scud missile week later crate bought lot goodies Herr Kern make building easier fiberglass rudder giant spoilers elevator foam cores four sheets obechi 12 feet long However still scratch build giant wings drew out Quaebeck airfoils enlarged made plywood templates cut foam cores made trip aircraft supply shop fivefoot-long joiner tube four 3/ 11/2 x 9 ft long spruce spars some aircraft plywood shear-webs glass cloth ten boxes Hobby-Poxy H Voila beautiful 24 foot wings ever seen wing weighed 12 pounds keep fuselage under 31 pounds stay within AMA 55-pound limit tried build everything strong light giant SR battery pack pilots nose weight beautiful paint job local Cadillac body shop total came 53 pounds finished off great Vinyl-Rite letters charged up new ACE charger set off some test glides site enormous deserted athletic field set plane corner Dale anchor man sitting behind rudder hanging onto fin might Ray Dave hauled back Hobby Lobby garden hose bungee Keith steadied wing couldnt believe big moment 28 Model Aviation Soaring Byron Blakeslee 3134 N Winnebago Dr Sedalia Co 80135 Heres new Kiingberg Wing 100 Fu ture Flight Wing has 100-Inch span balsa sheeted foam construction Roilin Kiingberg says its absolutely great flier Dan Troxeil peeks around cockpit 24-foot-wingspan Grob 103 Rcrg ne purcnasea tne IlOKS useiage uermany ana built own wings suit Photo right taken Airtronics HO Dan wears souvenir Wasserkuppe shirt Tim Renaud center Airtronics arrived shocked bear myself saying Okay let go huge sailplane streaked through grass After about 30-foot run trimmed back elevator new Airtronics radio plane headed skyward about 40 feet altitude released line put out spoilers Grob began settle back earth made perfect touchdown rolled out about 100 feet stopping just short Little League backstop grinning ear ear after caught breath made four test launches cannot tell gratifying have time effort deutsch marks pay off such magnificent flying machine great sense relief excitement crated plane until chance take out favorite California flying sites Thanks Dan fine description what took put together marvelous scale project heard later boys did toss Grob off slope flew great may remember Roland Kern brought own Grob 103 over competed 1988 Nationals Virginia flew some demo flights thought fantastic thing seen soaring hope hear about Dans Grob Acro speed range typical Selig 3021 airfoil very competitive Thermal Duration Sportsman MTS competition builds up lot energy launch appears winch proof have standing 12-volt winches throughout launch zoom prototypes about year far good Nothing flutters bends has broken can also quite gentle flown slowly know two pilots have used TDX first aileron plane too much trauma less pnce two magazines YOU can own conrehenswe dociment what RC Soamg industry has offer NSP Soarig Reference Catalog represents two years research effort order yotr NSP RO Soarkig Reference Catalog send check money order NSP 100 pages product information Articles Reviews specs Fully Illustrated est catalog RO Soaring complete re-do 1990s catalog must-have reference Please send $500 thrd class 6-8 week delivery $700 frst class 1-2 week delivery Thanks NorthEast Sailplane Products 16 Kfrby Lane Willistom Wmnont 05495 802 658-9482 airplane designed computer radios four wing servos include drawing mechanical elevator/flap compensator works well standard radios Accipiter TDX available direct CAL SOAR PO Box 367 Topanga CA 90290 phone 213/455-2808 Northeast Sailplane Products price $15950 New Klingberg Wing 100 Most sailplaners familiar original Continued page 120 Accipiter TDX California Soaring Products chatting phone evening Sal DeFrancesco Northeast Sailplane Products about neat kits catalog Sal mentioned Accipiter TDX finest quality kit ever seen Franldy familiar Two-Meter design Sal emphatic about TDX figured better check shot off note CSPs Jeff Morton asking information Jeff sent photos sure sharp looking copy complete building instructions description TDX kit nearly complete can make Included six-piece white foam wing core selected light medium balsa sheeting epoxy glass fuse canopy foam stab cores sheeting balsa spruce hardware complete airplane Special attention has given selecting hardware Stab rudder controls use three-piece cable system outer tubing inner tubing stranded cable no slop centering very good control horns pre-shaped G 10 epoxy glass circuit board material metal devises supplied push rods brass tubes cut size wood parts wing spar l/ spruce I-beam diagonal grain balsa webs both sides center spruce web joiner box webbed plywood both between outside caps dihedral tubing slots pre cut very strong spar adding carbon fiber necessary Flying TDX joy airplane clean efficient has wide January 1992 29 C Three 124 scale gliders made y Cal Weiss Tar tflC National soaring Museum Paul Schweizer gives details scale project column Cal said making big nostalgia kick eroes ignite temperarur GtoBee plugs flat -always optimum ocason lre ignition higher RPM. power Durability ees glass merai absorb heat trom coil reducing t oil alloy stronger exceptionally pure other market today uality e plug hand-tested betore teasing fadory best-in-the IJ industry materials will let e WEN SHOULD BUY Pn De O MACE THE IND cONNECTiON TofindsetwhichGugisrigoryeserhealhobhyshopracalltoryoerFREEOloBeeFlyer Twinn-K Inc W 139th StreeI Cieveiand OH 44135 Phone 216433-1968 first time West East Germans flew together single team Fliers selected special competition teams both former countries Christoph Steri hails former DDR East Germany Winches left place day during speed task made life much easier helpers Portuguese team flew German kit Gliders basically F3B ships kept plugging way won respect Switzerlands Rainer Ammann flier using new DU 86-084/18 airfoil Finding slower Speed less effective Distance other airfoils Rainer judged unsuccessful 1991 US F3B team wishes thank Neal Perkins supplying good-looking team uniforms Neal Daryls dad owner Safariland manufacturer police equipment automobile accessories strong similarity Particularly influential have RoIf Deckers winning design 1983 1985 contests Reinhardt Lieses 1987-winning Epsilon Nic Wrights Electra El dominated 1989 Todays F3B Glider typically weighs about 85 100 ounces has 108-118-in wingspan Schuemann wing planform RG HQ airfoil T-tail less powerful winches Gliders have strongly built withstand high-G slingshot launch off monofilament winch line Terlet Eagles stood out bit skinny fuselages low-mounted stabilizers V-tail ships Austrias Karl Wasner Jr Italys Marco Lorenzoni struck really different note No F3B flier today has real equipment advantage either winches aircraft Whether build standard state-of-theart design buy say Ellipse Czechoslovakia Eagle Mark Allen youre assured competitive Glider remember person pushing sticks still important part story Facts about contest first F3B Championships Soviet Union sent team As expected Russian fliers quite competitive since bus left Moscow just coup attempt began its understandable other things minds China sent its second F3B team first having competed 1985 Traveling eight days train Chinese fliers passed through Moscow middle coup RC Soaring enthusiasts interested experiencing Joe Mark Allens lightning-fast Eagle Flite Lite Composites plans offer complete out-of-the-mold kit version finishing $675 semikit fuselage cores bag-it-yourself wings $175 Mark plans produce very limited number completely finished molded versions can reached 707/792-9174 closing wish thank Joe Antoinette Schiosser hospitality E RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 29 Two-Meter all-wood Klingberg Wing came out 1987 Rollin Klingberg designed mini testbed developing foot launch 38-ft -span mancarrying glider prototype foot launch PRODUCTS POR ThE OIICEANING MODELER Complete Line Exhaust Systems Tuned Pipes led Tuned Pines Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers Helicopter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems 120 Model Aviation RC Soaring World Champs/Blakeslee Continued page xx N SUPERIOR GUALITY PRODUCTS wing built crashed stallspin incident sadly liability laws being what today Rollin has no plans continuing hang gliders still model glider business Rol said hes sold 3500 Wing kits press release new Wing Klingberg Wing 100 eagerly awaited follow original Klingberg Wing Several years research testing have resulted high performance glider definite contest winning qualities KW 100 features balsa sheeted foam core wing 100 span 1200 sq area nominal weight under four pounds Its special features include custom designed airfoils wide speed range removable outer wing panels strip elevons flaps inflight adjustable CG Autoyaw control system kit comes complete extra wide UNIMAX balsa sheeting hardware detailed information write Future Flight 1256 Prescott Ave Sunnyvale CA 94089 Phone 408/735-8260 Rollin also sent information construction new Wing quite bit different construction designed maximum performance built-up just didnt make grade As see newsletter has foam cores full balsa sheeting no jigging required kits sheeting full width sheeting sections precut addition instructions new Wing written model can built several different levels complexity novice expert Im hoping will allow people have access great flying wing newsletter Rollin referred new Future News Future Flight News Product Guide Publication FN will Rol s vehicle communicating hints tips aerodynamics new products kinds information Future Flight item front page got attention recent flight testing against Airtronics Legend KW 100 has shown better float giving up high speed end think contest season 1992 will see new glider configuration winners circle Wow Strong statements Rol Anyway think Future News will must reading flying wings fans Rol didnt mention price publication schedule first issue Summer 1991 said anyone could have asking Write address given above Easy Eagle Ace RC Since introduced just over year ago Ive heard reports praising Easy Eagle Two-Meter trainer being fine all-around glider NSS President Pete Carr sent interesting letter about models did EE Just note photo column ThkeA Load Off needs carry around dead weight Sullivan Skylite Its lightest conventional style wheel can buy Engineered unique foam core thin tough rubber skin Skylite cuts weight conventional wheel about half So can take off easier fly longer maneuver better Whats Skylites rugged build handfes repeated take-offs landings bit well its heftiest competitors never fails spring back round atter long model sits runway workbench So youve thinking about takinggJfl~jj off weight talk dealer about seelngPRODUCTS light Skylite isP0 Box5166 Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground ship Ace Easy Eagle Harley Michaelis design kit makes excellent trainer wanted fuselage design wing planform basis cohpetitive Two-Meter aircraft Changes kit follow HQ-25/9 airfoil 25% camber9 % thick y sheeted rib spar wing joiners made o circuit board moment lengthened 30 inches rglassed fuselage wing trailing edge ond airfoil full flying stab ba 9VAP radio control mixing orCraft adjustable towhook objective increase unballasted speed launch zoom thermal search wing about 1A thinner stock aside faster speed flies like other Two-Meter ship flaps very effective coupling elevator ping zoom lift about five0 flap slows ship easy thermalling landing approach slow ship crawl 900 deflection Auto elevator compensation used ship will hit ground bounce back air due great extra lift prevent pair Carl Goldberg #461 wing skids reverse mounted underside nose Contact ground now stops ship immediately Continued page 123 January 1992 121 RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 121 first glance fuselage looks unusually high helps keep flaps clear ground landing driven Royal Mini servo no gear problems have encountered Two-Meter designs use spoilers landing control Flaps accomplish too also work launch lift same weight flap arrangement much versatile modifications would work well several other Two-Meter designs Id interested hear anyone tries another kit Petes address 329 Little Ave Ridgeway PA 15053 Tel 814/772-4851 course Pete would glad give information NSS too Special Request Paul Schweizer Im sure Soaring enthusiasts know three Schweizer Brothers Ernest William Paul pioneers gliding America Schweizer Aircraft Corp principal builder sailplanes country Paul Schweizer now Chairman Exhibit Committee National Soaring Museum appropriately located Elmira New York Elmira scene early soaring also location SAC factory Mr Schweizer wrote asking modelers would help special project mutual friend Calvin Weiss suggested contact about two special model exhibits have coming up 1992 1993 first collection 120 model sailplanes 124 125 scale will show evolution gliders sailplanes through years described NSW Journal have about half models assigned designed built sailplanes others friends soaring enthusiasts have created Sponsor category want give NSM model model builders themselves So need model builders may interested having models special exhibit model builder sponsors name will inscribed plaque gives detail model 1993 project two 1/a scale models Prnefling glider Ralph Barnaby flew earn first US soaring C Award second Blue Mouse Wolfgang Klemperer flew earn first C World models will exhibit 1993 SSA Convention Seattle featured NSM rest 1993 Barnaby Klemperer born 1893 both made contributions soaring over years would like know can locate model builders two Now Ultra-Light SkyLites Have Become Big Wheels Now bigger planes can have same light-wheel advantages smaller p lanes enjoy Because now re making SkyLite Wheels bigger too Available four new sizes 31/2-#879 4-#881 4112-#882 5-#883 theyre lighter inflatables Yet urethane rubber tread foam-center design just like other sizes Which means tire cant roll off rim theres low bounce no compression set no need inflate tires buy uIJjJjj tire pump So lighten up already p PRODUCES Pick up pair SkyLites P0 Box 5166 Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground projects have Sounds like great way get involved history soaring either model maker sponsor small solid models require good quality workmanship dont require whole lot detailing interested should contact Exhibit Committee National Soaring Museum RD No 3 Harris Hill Elmira NY 14903 Tel 607/734-3821 Nationals Planning NSS President Pete Carr sent details what will happen Westover AFB Chicopee Massachusetts next June 20-29 RC flying will Base radio frequencies being allocated among categories Word same frequency assignments will used Nationals go Muncie theres Nationals future itll pay check glider frequencies now flying schedule gives Soaring four full days three mornings Pete said quite few compromises made will fly Pete along Ken Baker Down East SS Maine John Nilsson Toms River Club Massachusetts negotiated get much Soaring schedule possible Remember NSS Special Interest Group represents Soaring AMA therefore plays important role looking out interests Continued page 125 January 1992 123 RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 123 Other NSS News Pete Carr announced would seek reelection hes nominating Bob Massmann NSS Presidency Pete said feel based long time membership NSS experience Secretary/Treasurer level desire improve organization Bob qualified office President Also Pete nominating Bobs wife Kathy Secretary/Treasurer saying Kathy would best qualified choice office Coincidentally Kathy just sent letter Bob have quite visible lately lot contests including Nationals trade shows trying get word out about NSS Unfortunately word weve getting back good Suffice say rumors demise have greatly exaggerated Its disappointing excited about changes organization wanting spread word get hit mean theyre still around would want join again Theyve never done anything Pete Jim Dave Manley Bob have worked tails off least fingers punching computer keyboards have doors slammed faces say NSS new Beginners Column Sailplane really attracting attention new Review Column going great once get off ground have whole line NSS merchandise just like Big Boys hoping get involved liaison work between AMA soaring community Especially important mention fact new NSS address yearly membership dues $1500 $2000 overseas address 282 Jodie Lane Wilmington Ohio 45177 1992 Segelflug Bildkalendar Time again flies doesnt remind order 1992 German soaring calendar Bildkalendar has 12 beautiful 19 x 12 inch full color soaring photographs makes great Xmas present yourself club contest awards photos matted framed $1495 plus $500 $675 outside US UPS shipping packaging Mastercard Visa accepted Quantities limited dont hesitate AeroSmithing 4420 Darventry Ct Charlotte NC 28226 Tel 704/365-0621 New Newsletter CST Gail Gewain Composite Structures Technology sent copy CSTs nifty new publication Tech Notes Gails description January 1992 125 Vacuum bagged composite wing skins foam cores quickly growing SPECIALISTS IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 020S 049S 051S 074S & 09S ALL CUS TOM & STOCKPARTS VAILABLE INDIWDUALL V COMPETITIONACCESSORIES RACING WHEELS KLOTZ OIL CARBON FIBER SOLID LINES ALL KINDS OFFUEL TUBING THREE BRANDS OFGLOWPLUGS HARD-TO-FIND HARD WARE OLD TIMER SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS NGK& S TflT SPARKPLUGS SILK8 COLORS QUA LITYDOPE BRUSHES 5& 7LOOP 1/4RUBBER BANDS TRANSISTORIGNITIONSYSTEMS RESISTOR HIGH TENSION LEADS 1/2A TEXACO PLA YBOYSR KIT 1/2A TEXACO ENGINES & PARTS KSB & IGNITION TIMERS RUBBER POWER KITS PROPS TISSUEAND OTHER SUPPLIES CYANOACRYLA TES& EPOXIES ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 619 728-4365 SORRY NO C0D VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME MINIMUM MERCHANDISE ORDER $1000 SHIPPING HANDLING AND INSURANCE FEE $300 STOCK ORDERS SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS popularity will soon become standard types models advantages quick easy gives fantastic results both aerodynamically aesthetically Like new technique unique set lessons must learned order achieve consistent high quality results effort keep modeler interested vacuum bagging composites applications having re invent wheel have started publish newsletter Tech Notes Like modeling techniques variations modelers applications tips techniques discussed Tech Notes methods work us customers Gail also sent sample new product Graphite Filler Its carbon fiber tow chopped 4 inch fibers havent tried yet think should excellent product what Gail says super strong mixed epoxy used reinforcing highly loaded parts use cast around wing wires composite spars very strong Listen deal send $300 CST youll receive complete CST catalog copy Tech Notes issue No 1 reprint Composite Materials Modeling Applications $500 gift certificate use first order Cant lose Send $3 California residents add 825% CST Dept 1C91-5 PO Box 4615 Lancaster CA 93539-4615 Toll free order number l-800-338-1CST RC Scale/Troy Continued page 31 tips Before installing Lite Ply wing tips used trace four tip doublers onto piece soft 4 inch balsa After tips installed per plan glued doublers place top bottom over tips between forward rear sheeting After sanding contour found gave tips Cubs wing much finished look Cubs tips tubing took ten minutes time Tail Group Since tail feathers full-scale J-3 tube construction further decided round appropriate edges models stab elevators rudder fin kinda hurt round top vertical fin underside rudder overbalance tubing round isnt As much enjoy using Goldbergs webbed Flex-Point Hinges sport models opted Robarts steel pin Hinge Points project scale-like appearance drilled inch holes instructed Robart used /8 square X-Acto file allow hinge 126 Model Aviation OUR RE V-UP IN VENTOR V VERA GES OVER 9000 PROPS I! IMMEDIA TESHIPMENTON WSA/MC Cleveland Giant Scales GIANT SCALE BUFFS *bi~ WoIds Largest Gas Plans Assortm INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS C D QUALITY Co PBY5~S 0 0,,o ,lI 21 $48 720o 0201 008 $So 100 Coo Co 05 S74 828022 6 800 Ike $45 80 W,g08oooyBOOC $5677Bo88 170 Fo $52 152 W22o121 881 $56 10380 8 17G Foo $650 8o * F 7722Wo,121 821 S68.88 00080 684 04 $6 80 Pokk 07 Ft $49~ 109 S ko S 38 Ap4$62 809 d Po 800e542.80 Bo 100 Spor $48 70 BoyI G-Bee $56.80 So 100 Spo $62 80 Sop ,oloe 588538805 4 Loo 22 oo562 88 So peoooHoe 888 $52 .80 r76 7088 1 $52 82 CoO 900, 788 556 78 0Pge 0600 Boob$56 80 Co8oob P88 F$68.IC0 8 Pg 000080 $65 182 oook1~d Vego535 8588 C,oo C,pp $64 70 DooltI, 0-8 11 $58.8788CI0O Clpp $8 18588000009 Spo0 $54 8881011 80IiIoiIld$43 F 80 Poll Sp 8W0og $5888Byoo PIoooo$46 F 107 Aeooo 03 Sp$488SB8ooooo COol$44 81 0oooo038O6 $34 70IoOOOIOC Sedo$35 102 5o811o 0380b$58.72rob 88 80$62 90 P08 C.o 8ooo-$5$8S 888800 de 808562 7188011810Boob$44815088000ro86$50 W228oo$SOl0800 oooSoob$6$ 8' 51 C GoIk FF1 02 $48 88 510 P01780021 $59 80 C0 0016 91102 560.08 10 Bk 20 200 P81 575 -58 0900 Cool 800 544 71 6oog 005 $58 oo.88188olIFgo11 $44 OSSoog OC3OoO $64 80 Hoo88 88olgo,$56. 88 Pook Ooooo 83BoeFog82841154508Co021116168$68 80 8org P284 F, $58. 60 Ooogo 882 88oF$32 o.7o5 2822000 C-8 CoO $44 88 B ,ol BoIdOg Plr$44 82 8,oh 017-B Slog $4438 8oo8oe88oLA$48 F98B,oo CiT B Srog$56.lO7Groo BeoolP8F$58o ISIlook1181010538730ooel418000 82look11El,lo$46107880188818oo$38 82 SFooo 0 50 887 $45 81 IF 81 Srioo T 22897 $55 108 122 Sri,o 020 58756680 000 5980001 F, P2-8 $32 7322 22 78 80101 P0 P2-B$44 100 118 0110 Pr P29 $5857 P 707LP,oo Spo $5678P 83 Skyookel 0939-I 536 110 S8Co 22ork P00 $36 860 78 look Llghrog 9-28545 83 1 58 Bep Seo-Be Aol $38 38G 70 8pSeo8 6oph $50 780 oo 22 F So 6 568 108 Pp, 23 Cob $52-38 Go lo 0 V 80 $32 88loo6FIodooBr16$48 ll7Go FroG 2Bo,$4$ 23Goor 989 H11001$4O 888 oCok B 6545 ooorzoo4 800892 OFoe88oO$52o56C508 8P836 $35 - Nor Sold Oho Deole, 91 S 1200 01-c, 8 73 41 Add 10 88 oIl ordo, 2 & USACoo8P2.8,ooheei18 15120fbyoill PFooioloooIogSOOOFoolod,P,oLo1PioIil 0001011 010, $100 o Fo&gl odd $100 CLEYELANDMODEL&SUPPLYCo 8 0808080 AVE CLEYEIA995 08810 46102 Pool S.o 10 30a, 80 0 859 1018 001 3000 durable skis made lighweight aluminum feature unique steel spring holds ski rigid flight plus elevates axle above ski no modification current gear wire needed can go wheels skis seconds sides main skis also have special edge allows excellent tracking icy surfaces available three sizes can ordered trikes just mains order please send check money order MN add 6% sales tax Canada send US money order FREE SHIPPING Allow 2 weeks delivery Phone inquiries after 100 CST 20-30Trike2400Mains2100 NORTHERN40Trike2880Mains2400 MODELING60Trike3200Mains2720 PRODUCTS PO Box 21181 ColumbIa Helghte MN 55421 817333
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/01
Page Numbers: 28, 29, 120, 121, 123, 125, 126
THE GROB 103 ACRO monster scale ship built Dan Troxell has grab attention Everybody loves big gliders 124 scale Grob about large youll ever see Dan Laguna Hills California known favoring big scale jobs kindly sent description project odyssey monstrous Grob 103 Acro began September 1990 visit brother Brussels Belgium After day visiting headed south explore legendary flying sites Germany search outrageous models disappointed pulled Roland Kerns shop near Stuttgart first saw Grob 103 fuselage could believe eyes knew big something else again After pleasant visit forking over lots deutsche marks packed fuse Blazer headed down autobahn Mach II autobahn dont see speedometer between on-ramp off-ramp After got back Brussels Joe agreed crate Grob ship back States returned home wait patiently crate finished week after beginning Desert Storm air-freight come stand-still Joe managed get Israeli Airlines space since tourism Tel Aviv little slow around January 15th security fr3m Brussels airport called check out ask could run crate through metal detector make sure wasnt scud missile week later crate bought lot goodies Herr Kern make building easier fiberglass rudder giant spoilers elevator foam cores four sheets obechi 12 feet long However still scratch build giant wings drew out Quaebeck airfoils enlarged made plywood templates cut foam cores made trip aircraft supply shop fivefoot-long joiner tube four 3/ 11/2 x 9 ft long spruce spars some aircraft plywood shear-webs glass cloth ten boxes Hobby-Poxy H Voila beautiful 24 foot wings ever seen wing weighed 12 pounds keep fuselage under 31 pounds stay within AMA 55-pound limit tried build everything strong light giant SR battery pack pilots nose weight beautiful paint job local Cadillac body shop total came 53 pounds finished off great Vinyl-Rite letters charged up new ACE charger set off some test glides site enormous deserted athletic field set plane corner Dale anchor man sitting behind rudder hanging onto fin might Ray Dave hauled back Hobby Lobby garden hose bungee Keith steadied wing couldnt believe big moment 28 Model Aviation Soaring Byron Blakeslee 3134 N Winnebago Dr Sedalia Co 80135 Heres new Kiingberg Wing 100 Fu ture Flight Wing has 100-Inch span balsa sheeted foam construction Roilin Kiingberg says its absolutely great flier Dan Troxeil peeks around cockpit 24-foot-wingspan Grob 103 Rcrg ne purcnasea tne IlOKS useiage uermany ana built own wings suit Photo right taken Airtronics HO Dan wears souvenir Wasserkuppe shirt Tim Renaud center Airtronics arrived shocked bear myself saying Okay let go huge sailplane streaked through grass After about 30-foot run trimmed back elevator new Airtronics radio plane headed skyward about 40 feet altitude released line put out spoilers Grob began settle back earth made perfect touchdown rolled out about 100 feet stopping just short Little League backstop grinning ear ear after caught breath made four test launches cannot tell gratifying have time effort deutsch marks pay off such magnificent flying machine great sense relief excitement crated plane until chance take out favorite California flying sites Thanks Dan fine description what took put together marvelous scale project heard later boys did toss Grob off slope flew great may remember Roland Kern brought own Grob 103 over competed 1988 Nationals Virginia flew some demo flights thought fantastic thing seen soaring hope hear about Dans Grob Acro speed range typical Selig 3021 airfoil very competitive Thermal Duration Sportsman MTS competition builds up lot energy launch appears winch proof have standing 12-volt winches throughout launch zoom prototypes about year far good Nothing flutters bends has broken can also quite gentle flown slowly know two pilots have used TDX first aileron plane too much trauma less pnce two magazines YOU can own conrehenswe dociment what RC Soamg industry has offer NSP Soarig Reference Catalog represents two years research effort order yotr NSP RO Soarkig Reference Catalog send check money order NSP 100 pages product information Articles Reviews specs Fully Illustrated est catalog RO Soaring complete re-do 1990s catalog must-have reference Please send $500 thrd class 6-8 week delivery $700 frst class 1-2 week delivery Thanks NorthEast Sailplane Products 16 Kfrby Lane Willistom Wmnont 05495 802 658-9482 airplane designed computer radios four wing servos include drawing mechanical elevator/flap compensator works well standard radios Accipiter TDX available direct CAL SOAR PO Box 367 Topanga CA 90290 phone 213/455-2808 Northeast Sailplane Products price $15950 New Klingberg Wing 100 Most sailplaners familiar original Continued page 120 Accipiter TDX California Soaring Products chatting phone evening Sal DeFrancesco Northeast Sailplane Products about neat kits catalog Sal mentioned Accipiter TDX finest quality kit ever seen Franldy familiar Two-Meter design Sal emphatic about TDX figured better check shot off note CSPs Jeff Morton asking information Jeff sent photos sure sharp looking copy complete building instructions description TDX kit nearly complete can make Included six-piece white foam wing core selected light medium balsa sheeting epoxy glass fuse canopy foam stab cores sheeting balsa spruce hardware complete airplane Special attention has given selecting hardware Stab rudder controls use three-piece cable system outer tubing inner tubing stranded cable no slop centering very good control horns pre-shaped G 10 epoxy glass circuit board material metal devises supplied push rods brass tubes cut size wood parts wing spar l/ spruce I-beam diagonal grain balsa webs both sides center spruce web joiner box webbed plywood both between outside caps dihedral tubing slots pre cut very strong spar adding carbon fiber necessary Flying TDX joy airplane clean efficient has wide January 1992 29 C Three 124 scale gliders made y Cal Weiss Tar tflC National soaring Museum Paul Schweizer gives details scale project column Cal said making big nostalgia kick eroes ignite temperarur GtoBee plugs flat -always optimum ocason lre ignition higher RPM. power Durability ees glass merai absorb heat trom coil reducing t oil alloy stronger exceptionally pure other market today uality e plug hand-tested betore teasing fadory best-in-the IJ industry materials will let e WEN SHOULD BUY Pn De O MACE THE IND cONNECTiON TofindsetwhichGugisrigoryeserhealhobhyshopracalltoryoerFREEOloBeeFlyer Twinn-K Inc W 139th StreeI Cieveiand OH 44135 Phone 216433-1968 first time West East Germans flew together single team Fliers selected special competition teams both former countries Christoph Steri hails former DDR East Germany Winches left place day during speed task made life much easier helpers Portuguese team flew German kit Gliders basically F3B ships kept plugging way won respect Switzerlands Rainer Ammann flier using new DU 86-084/18 airfoil Finding slower Speed less effective Distance other airfoils Rainer judged unsuccessful 1991 US F3B team wishes thank Neal Perkins supplying good-looking team uniforms Neal Daryls dad owner Safariland manufacturer police equipment automobile accessories strong similarity Particularly influential have RoIf Deckers winning design 1983 1985 contests Reinhardt Lieses 1987-winning Epsilon Nic Wrights Electra El dominated 1989 Todays F3B Glider typically weighs about 85 100 ounces has 108-118-in wingspan Schuemann wing planform RG HQ airfoil T-tail less powerful winches Gliders have strongly built withstand high-G slingshot launch off monofilament winch line Terlet Eagles stood out bit skinny fuselages low-mounted stabilizers V-tail ships Austrias Karl Wasner Jr Italys Marco Lorenzoni struck really different note No F3B flier today has real equipment advantage either winches aircraft Whether build standard state-of-theart design buy say Ellipse Czechoslovakia Eagle Mark Allen youre assured competitive Glider remember person pushing sticks still important part story Facts about contest first F3B Championships Soviet Union sent team As expected Russian fliers quite competitive since bus left Moscow just coup attempt began its understandable other things minds China sent its second F3B team first having competed 1985 Traveling eight days train Chinese fliers passed through Moscow middle coup RC Soaring enthusiasts interested experiencing Joe Mark Allens lightning-fast Eagle Flite Lite Composites plans offer complete out-of-the-mold kit version finishing $675 semikit fuselage cores bag-it-yourself wings $175 Mark plans produce very limited number completely finished molded versions can reached 707/792-9174 closing wish thank Joe Antoinette Schiosser hospitality E RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 29 Two-Meter all-wood Klingberg Wing came out 1987 Rollin Klingberg designed mini testbed developing foot launch 38-ft -span mancarrying glider prototype foot launch PRODUCTS POR ThE OIICEANING MODELER Complete Line Exhaust Systems Tuned Pipes led Tuned Pines Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers Helicopter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems 120 Model Aviation RC Soaring World Champs/Blakeslee Continued page xx N SUPERIOR GUALITY PRODUCTS wing built crashed stallspin incident sadly liability laws being what today Rollin has no plans continuing hang gliders still model glider business Rol said hes sold 3500 Wing kits press release new Wing Klingberg Wing 100 eagerly awaited follow original Klingberg Wing Several years research testing have resulted high performance glider definite contest winning qualities KW 100 features balsa sheeted foam core wing 100 span 1200 sq area nominal weight under four pounds Its special features include custom designed airfoils wide speed range removable outer wing panels strip elevons flaps inflight adjustable CG Autoyaw control system kit comes complete extra wide UNIMAX balsa sheeting hardware detailed information write Future Flight 1256 Prescott Ave Sunnyvale CA 94089 Phone 408/735-8260 Rollin also sent information construction new Wing quite bit different construction designed maximum performance built-up just didnt make grade As see newsletter has foam cores full balsa sheeting no jigging required kits sheeting full width sheeting sections precut addition instructions new Wing written model can built several different levels complexity novice expert Im hoping will allow people have access great flying wing newsletter Rollin referred new Future News Future Flight News Product Guide Publication FN will Rol s vehicle communicating hints tips aerodynamics new products kinds information Future Flight item front page got attention recent flight testing against Airtronics Legend KW 100 has shown better float giving up high speed end think contest season 1992 will see new glider configuration winners circle Wow Strong statements Rol Anyway think Future News will must reading flying wings fans Rol didnt mention price publication schedule first issue Summer 1991 said anyone could have asking Write address given above Easy Eagle Ace RC Since introduced just over year ago Ive heard reports praising Easy Eagle Two-Meter trainer being fine all-around glider NSS President Pete Carr sent interesting letter about models did EE Just note photo column ThkeA Load Off needs carry around dead weight Sullivan Skylite Its lightest conventional style wheel can buy Engineered unique foam core thin tough rubber skin Skylite cuts weight conventional wheel about half So can take off easier fly longer maneuver better Whats Skylites rugged build handfes repeated take-offs landings bit well its heftiest competitors never fails spring back round atter long model sits runway workbench So youve thinking about takinggJfl~jj off weight talk dealer about seelngPRODUCTS light Skylite isP0 Box5166 Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground ship Ace Easy Eagle Harley Michaelis design kit makes excellent trainer wanted fuselage design wing planform basis cohpetitive Two-Meter aircraft Changes kit follow HQ-25/9 airfoil 25% camber9 % thick y sheeted rib spar wing joiners made o circuit board moment lengthened 30 inches rglassed fuselage wing trailing edge ond airfoil full flying stab ba 9VAP radio control mixing orCraft adjustable towhook objective increase unballasted speed launch zoom thermal search wing about 1A thinner stock aside faster speed flies like other Two-Meter ship flaps very effective coupling elevator ping zoom lift about five0 flap slows ship easy thermalling landing approach slow ship crawl 900 deflection Auto elevator compensation used ship will hit ground bounce back air due great extra lift prevent pair Carl Goldberg #461 wing skids reverse mounted underside nose Contact ground now stops ship immediately Continued page 123 January 1992 121 RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 121 first glance fuselage looks unusually high helps keep flaps clear ground landing driven Royal Mini servo no gear problems have encountered Two-Meter designs use spoilers landing control Flaps accomplish too also work launch lift same weight flap arrangement much versatile modifications would work well several other Two-Meter designs Id interested hear anyone tries another kit Petes address 329 Little Ave Ridgeway PA 15053 Tel 814/772-4851 course Pete would glad give information NSS too Special Request Paul Schweizer Im sure Soaring enthusiasts know three Schweizer Brothers Ernest William Paul pioneers gliding America Schweizer Aircraft Corp principal builder sailplanes country Paul Schweizer now Chairman Exhibit Committee National Soaring Museum appropriately located Elmira New York Elmira scene early soaring also location SAC factory Mr Schweizer wrote asking modelers would help special project mutual friend Calvin Weiss suggested contact about two special model exhibits have coming up 1992 1993 first collection 120 model sailplanes 124 125 scale will show evolution gliders sailplanes through years described NSW Journal have about half models assigned designed built sailplanes others friends soaring enthusiasts have created Sponsor category want give NSM model model builders themselves So need model builders may interested having models special exhibit model builder sponsors name will inscribed plaque gives detail model 1993 project two 1/a scale models Prnefling glider Ralph Barnaby flew earn first US soaring C Award second Blue Mouse Wolfgang Klemperer flew earn first C World models will exhibit 1993 SSA Convention Seattle featured NSM rest 1993 Barnaby Klemperer born 1893 both made contributions soaring over years would like know can locate model builders two Now Ultra-Light SkyLites Have Become Big Wheels Now bigger planes can have same light-wheel advantages smaller p lanes enjoy Because now re making SkyLite Wheels bigger too Available four new sizes 31/2-#879 4-#881 4112-#882 5-#883 theyre lighter inflatables Yet urethane rubber tread foam-center design just like other sizes Which means tire cant roll off rim theres low bounce no compression set no need inflate tires buy uIJjJjj tire pump So lighten up already p PRODUCES Pick up pair SkyLites P0 Box 5166 Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground projects have Sounds like great way get involved history soaring either model maker sponsor small solid models require good quality workmanship dont require whole lot detailing interested should contact Exhibit Committee National Soaring Museum RD No 3 Harris Hill Elmira NY 14903 Tel 607/734-3821 Nationals Planning NSS President Pete Carr sent details what will happen Westover AFB Chicopee Massachusetts next June 20-29 RC flying will Base radio frequencies being allocated among categories Word same frequency assignments will used Nationals go Muncie theres Nationals future itll pay check glider frequencies now flying schedule gives Soaring four full days three mornings Pete said quite few compromises made will fly Pete along Ken Baker Down East SS Maine John Nilsson Toms River Club Massachusetts negotiated get much Soaring schedule possible Remember NSS Special Interest Group represents Soaring AMA therefore plays important role looking out interests Continued page 125 January 1992 123 RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 123 Other NSS News Pete Carr announced would seek reelection hes nominating Bob Massmann NSS Presidency Pete said feel based long time membership NSS experience Secretary/Treasurer level desire improve organization Bob qualified office President Also Pete nominating Bobs wife Kathy Secretary/Treasurer saying Kathy would best qualified choice office Coincidentally Kathy just sent letter Bob have quite visible lately lot contests including Nationals trade shows trying get word out about NSS Unfortunately word weve getting back good Suffice say rumors demise have greatly exaggerated Its disappointing excited about changes organization wanting spread word get hit mean theyre still around would want join again Theyve never done anything Pete Jim Dave Manley Bob have worked tails off least fingers punching computer keyboards have doors slammed faces say NSS new Beginners Column Sailplane really attracting attention new Review Column going great once get off ground have whole line NSS merchandise just like Big Boys hoping get involved liaison work between AMA soaring community Especially important mention fact new NSS address yearly membership dues $1500 $2000 overseas address 282 Jodie Lane Wilmington Ohio 45177 1992 Segelflug Bildkalendar Time again flies doesnt remind order 1992 German soaring calendar Bildkalendar has 12 beautiful 19 x 12 inch full color soaring photographs makes great Xmas present yourself club contest awards photos matted framed $1495 plus $500 $675 outside US UPS shipping packaging Mastercard Visa accepted Quantities limited dont hesitate AeroSmithing 4420 Darventry Ct Charlotte NC 28226 Tel 704/365-0621 New Newsletter CST Gail Gewain Composite Structures Technology sent copy CSTs nifty new publication Tech Notes Gails description January 1992 125 Vacuum bagged composite wing skins foam cores quickly growing SPECIALISTS IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 020S 049S 051S 074S & 09S ALL CUS TOM & STOCKPARTS VAILABLE INDIWDUALL V COMPETITIONACCESSORIES RACING WHEELS KLOTZ OIL CARBON FIBER SOLID LINES ALL KINDS OFFUEL TUBING THREE BRANDS OFGLOWPLUGS HARD-TO-FIND HARD WARE OLD TIMER SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS NGK& S TflT SPARKPLUGS SILK8 COLORS QUA LITYDOPE BRUSHES 5& 7LOOP 1/4RUBBER BANDS TRANSISTORIGNITIONSYSTEMS RESISTOR HIGH TENSION LEADS 1/2A TEXACO PLA YBOYSR KIT 1/2A TEXACO ENGINES & PARTS KSB & IGNITION TIMERS RUBBER POWER KITS PROPS TISSUEAND OTHER SUPPLIES CYANOACRYLA TES& EPOXIES ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 619 728-4365 SORRY NO C0D VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME MINIMUM MERCHANDISE ORDER $1000 SHIPPING HANDLING AND INSURANCE FEE $300 STOCK ORDERS SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS popularity will soon become standard types models advantages quick easy gives fantastic results both aerodynamically aesthetically Like new technique unique set lessons must learned order achieve consistent high quality results effort keep modeler interested vacuum bagging composites applications having re invent wheel have started publish newsletter Tech Notes Like modeling techniques variations modelers applications tips techniques discussed Tech Notes methods work us customers Gail also sent sample new product Graphite Filler Its carbon fiber tow chopped 4 inch fibers havent tried yet think should excellent product what Gail says super strong mixed epoxy used reinforcing highly loaded parts use cast around wing wires composite spars very strong Listen deal send $300 CST youll receive complete CST catalog copy Tech Notes issue No 1 reprint Composite Materials Modeling Applications $500 gift certificate use first order Cant lose Send $3 California residents add 825% CST Dept 1C91-5 PO Box 4615 Lancaster CA 93539-4615 Toll free order number l-800-338-1CST RC Scale/Troy Continued page 31 tips Before installing Lite Ply wing tips used trace four tip doublers onto piece soft 4 inch balsa After tips installed per plan glued doublers place top bottom over tips between forward rear sheeting After sanding contour found gave tips Cubs wing much finished look Cubs tips tubing took ten minutes time Tail Group Since tail feathers full-scale J-3 tube construction further decided round appropriate edges models stab elevators rudder fin kinda hurt round top vertical fin underside rudder overbalance tubing round isnt As much enjoy using Goldbergs webbed Flex-Point Hinges sport models opted Robarts steel pin Hinge Points project scale-like appearance drilled inch holes instructed Robart used /8 square X-Acto file allow hinge 126 Model Aviation OUR RE V-UP IN VENTOR V VERA GES OVER 9000 PROPS I! IMMEDIA TESHIPMENTON WSA/MC Cleveland Giant Scales GIANT SCALE BUFFS *bi~ WoIds Largest Gas Plans Assortm INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS C D QUALITY Co PBY5~S 0 0,,o ,lI 21 $48 720o 0201 008 $So 100 Coo Co 05 S74 828022 6 800 Ike $45 80 W,g08oooyBOOC $5677Bo88 170 Fo $52 152 W22o121 881 $56 10380 8 17G Foo $650 8o * F 7722Wo,121 821 S68.88 00080 684 04 $6 80 Pokk 07 Ft $49~ 109 S ko S 38 Ap4$62 809 d Po 800e542.80 Bo 100 Spor $48 70 BoyI G-Bee $56.80 So 100 Spo $62 80 Sop ,oloe 588538805 4 Loo 22 oo562 88 So peoooHoe 888 $52 .80 r76 7088 1 $52 82 CoO 900, 788 556 78 0Pge 0600 Boob$56 80 Co8oob P88 F$68.IC0 8 Pg 000080 $65 182 oook1~d Vego535 8588 C,oo C,pp $64 70 DooltI, 0-8 11 $58.8788CI0O Clpp $8 18588000009 Spo0 $54 8881011 80IiIoiIld$43 F 80 Poll Sp 8W0og $5888Byoo PIoooo$46 F 107 Aeooo 03 Sp$488SB8ooooo COol$44 81 0oooo038O6 $34 70IoOOOIOC Sedo$35 102 5o811o 0380b$58.72rob 88 80$62 90 P08 C.o 8ooo-$5$8S 888800 de 808562 7188011810Boob$44815088000ro86$50 W228oo$SOl0800 oooSoob$6$ 8' 51 C GoIk FF1 02 $48 88 510 P01780021 $59 80 C0 0016 91102 560.08 10 Bk 20 200 P81 575 -58 0900 Cool 800 544 71 6oog 005 $58 oo.88188olIFgo11 $44 OSSoog OC3OoO $64 80 Hoo88 88olgo,$56. 88 Pook Ooooo 83BoeFog82841154508Co021116168$68 80 8org P284 F, $58. 60 Ooogo 882 88oF$32 o.7o5 2822000 C-8 CoO $44 88 B ,ol BoIdOg Plr$44 82 8,oh 017-B Slog $4438 8oo8oe88oLA$48 F98B,oo CiT B Srog$56.lO7Groo BeoolP8F$58o ISIlook1181010538730ooel418000 82look11El,lo$46107880188818oo$38 82 SFooo 0 50 887 $45 81 IF 81 Srioo T 22897 $55 108 122 Sri,o 020 58756680 000 5980001 F, P2-8 $32 7322 22 78 80101 P0 P2-B$44 100 118 0110 Pr P29 $5857 P 707LP,oo Spo $5678P 83 Skyookel 0939-I 536 110 S8Co 22ork P00 $36 860 78 look Llghrog 9-28545 83 1 58 Bep Seo-Be Aol $38 38G 70 8pSeo8 6oph $50 780 oo 22 F So 6 568 108 Pp, 23 Cob $52-38 Go lo 0 V 80 $32 88loo6FIodooBr16$48 ll7Go FroG 2Bo,$4$ 23Goor 989 H11001$4O 888 oCok B 6545 ooorzoo4 800892 OFoe88oO$52o56C508 8P836 $35 - Nor Sold Oho Deole, 91 S 1200 01-c, 8 73 41 Add 10 88 oIl ordo, 2 & USACoo8P2.8,ooheei18 15120fbyoill PFooioloooIogSOOOFoolod,P,oLo1PioIil 0001011 010, $100 o Fo&gl odd $100 CLEYELANDMODEL&SUPPLYCo 8 0808080 AVE CLEYEIA995 08810 46102 Pool S.o 10 30a, 80 0 859 1018 001 3000 durable skis made lighweight aluminum feature unique steel spring holds ski rigid flight plus elevates axle above ski no modification current gear wire needed can go wheels skis seconds sides main skis also have special edge allows excellent tracking icy surfaces available three sizes can ordered trikes just mains order please send check money order MN add 6% sales tax Canada send US money order FREE SHIPPING Allow 2 weeks delivery Phone inquiries after 100 CST 20-30Trike2400Mains2100 NORTHERN40Trike2880Mains2400 MODELING60Trike3200Mains2720 PRODUCTS PO Box 21181 ColumbIa Helghte MN 55421 817333
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/01
Page Numbers: 28, 29, 120, 121, 123, 125, 126
THE GROB 103 ACRO monster scale ship built Dan Troxell has grab attention Everybody loves big gliders 124 scale Grob about large youll ever see Dan Laguna Hills California known favoring big scale jobs kindly sent description project odyssey monstrous Grob 103 Acro began September 1990 visit brother Brussels Belgium After day visiting headed south explore legendary flying sites Germany search outrageous models disappointed pulled Roland Kerns shop near Stuttgart first saw Grob 103 fuselage could believe eyes knew big something else again After pleasant visit forking over lots deutsche marks packed fuse Blazer headed down autobahn Mach II autobahn dont see speedometer between on-ramp off-ramp After got back Brussels Joe agreed crate Grob ship back States returned home wait patiently crate finished week after beginning Desert Storm air-freight come stand-still Joe managed get Israeli Airlines space since tourism Tel Aviv little slow around January 15th security fr3m Brussels airport called check out ask could run crate through metal detector make sure wasnt scud missile week later crate bought lot goodies Herr Kern make building easier fiberglass rudder giant spoilers elevator foam cores four sheets obechi 12 feet long However still scratch build giant wings drew out Quaebeck airfoils enlarged made plywood templates cut foam cores made trip aircraft supply shop fivefoot-long joiner tube four 3/ 11/2 x 9 ft long spruce spars some aircraft plywood shear-webs glass cloth ten boxes Hobby-Poxy H Voila beautiful 24 foot wings ever seen wing weighed 12 pounds keep fuselage under 31 pounds stay within AMA 55-pound limit tried build everything strong light giant SR battery pack pilots nose weight beautiful paint job local Cadillac body shop total came 53 pounds finished off great Vinyl-Rite letters charged up new ACE charger set off some test glides site enormous deserted athletic field set plane corner Dale anchor man sitting behind rudder hanging onto fin might Ray Dave hauled back Hobby Lobby garden hose bungee Keith steadied wing couldnt believe big moment 28 Model Aviation Soaring Byron Blakeslee 3134 N Winnebago Dr Sedalia Co 80135 Heres new Kiingberg Wing 100 Fu ture Flight Wing has 100-Inch span balsa sheeted foam construction Roilin Kiingberg says its absolutely great flier Dan Troxeil peeks around cockpit 24-foot-wingspan Grob 103 Rcrg ne purcnasea tne IlOKS useiage uermany ana built own wings suit Photo right taken Airtronics HO Dan wears souvenir Wasserkuppe shirt Tim Renaud center Airtronics arrived shocked bear myself saying Okay let go huge sailplane streaked through grass After about 30-foot run trimmed back elevator new Airtronics radio plane headed skyward about 40 feet altitude released line put out spoilers Grob began settle back earth made perfect touchdown rolled out about 100 feet stopping just short Little League backstop grinning ear ear after caught breath made four test launches cannot tell gratifying have time effort deutsch marks pay off such magnificent flying machine great sense relief excitement crated plane until chance take out favorite California flying sites Thanks Dan fine description what took put together marvelous scale project heard later boys did toss Grob off slope flew great may remember Roland Kern brought own Grob 103 over competed 1988 Nationals Virginia flew some demo flights thought fantastic thing seen soaring hope hear about Dans Grob Acro speed range typical Selig 3021 airfoil very competitive Thermal Duration Sportsman MTS competition builds up lot energy launch appears winch proof have standing 12-volt winches throughout launch zoom prototypes about year far good Nothing flutters bends has broken can also quite gentle flown slowly know two pilots have used TDX first aileron plane too much trauma less pnce two magazines YOU can own conrehenswe dociment what RC Soamg industry has offer NSP Soarig Reference Catalog represents two years research effort order yotr NSP RO Soarkig Reference Catalog send check money order NSP 100 pages product information Articles Reviews specs Fully Illustrated est catalog RO Soaring complete re-do 1990s catalog must-have reference Please send $500 thrd class 6-8 week delivery $700 frst class 1-2 week delivery Thanks NorthEast Sailplane Products 16 Kfrby Lane Willistom Wmnont 05495 802 658-9482 airplane designed computer radios four wing servos include drawing mechanical elevator/flap compensator works well standard radios Accipiter TDX available direct CAL SOAR PO Box 367 Topanga CA 90290 phone 213/455-2808 Northeast Sailplane Products price $15950 New Klingberg Wing 100 Most sailplaners familiar original Continued page 120 Accipiter TDX California Soaring Products chatting phone evening Sal DeFrancesco Northeast Sailplane Products about neat kits catalog Sal mentioned Accipiter TDX finest quality kit ever seen Franldy familiar Two-Meter design Sal emphatic about TDX figured better check shot off note CSPs Jeff Morton asking information Jeff sent photos sure sharp looking copy complete building instructions description TDX kit nearly complete can make Included six-piece white foam wing core selected light medium balsa sheeting epoxy glass fuse canopy foam stab cores sheeting balsa spruce hardware complete airplane Special attention has given selecting hardware Stab rudder controls use three-piece cable system outer tubing inner tubing stranded cable no slop centering very good control horns pre-shaped G 10 epoxy glass circuit board material metal devises supplied push rods brass tubes cut size wood parts wing spar l/ spruce I-beam diagonal grain balsa webs both sides center spruce web joiner box webbed plywood both between outside caps dihedral tubing slots pre cut very strong spar adding carbon fiber necessary Flying TDX joy airplane clean efficient has wide January 1992 29 C Three 124 scale gliders made y Cal Weiss Tar tflC National soaring Museum Paul Schweizer gives details scale project column Cal said making big nostalgia kick eroes ignite temperarur GtoBee plugs flat -always optimum ocason lre ignition higher RPM. power Durability ees glass merai absorb heat trom coil reducing t oil alloy stronger exceptionally pure other market today uality e plug hand-tested betore teasing fadory best-in-the IJ industry materials will let e WEN SHOULD BUY Pn De O MACE THE IND cONNECTiON TofindsetwhichGugisrigoryeserhealhobhyshopracalltoryoerFREEOloBeeFlyer Twinn-K Inc W 139th StreeI Cieveiand OH 44135 Phone 216433-1968 first time West East Germans flew together single team Fliers selected special competition teams both former countries Christoph Steri hails former DDR East Germany Winches left place day during speed task made life much easier helpers Portuguese team flew German kit Gliders basically F3B ships kept plugging way won respect Switzerlands Rainer Ammann flier using new DU 86-084/18 airfoil Finding slower Speed less effective Distance other airfoils Rainer judged unsuccessful 1991 US F3B team wishes thank Neal Perkins supplying good-looking team uniforms Neal Daryls dad owner Safariland manufacturer police equipment automobile accessories strong similarity Particularly influential have RoIf Deckers winning design 1983 1985 contests Reinhardt Lieses 1987-winning Epsilon Nic Wrights Electra El dominated 1989 Todays F3B Glider typically weighs about 85 100 ounces has 108-118-in wingspan Schuemann wing planform RG HQ airfoil T-tail less powerful winches Gliders have strongly built withstand high-G slingshot launch off monofilament winch line Terlet Eagles stood out bit skinny fuselages low-mounted stabilizers V-tail ships Austrias Karl Wasner Jr Italys Marco Lorenzoni struck really different note No F3B flier today has real equipment advantage either winches aircraft Whether build standard state-of-theart design buy say Ellipse Czechoslovakia Eagle Mark Allen youre assured competitive Glider remember person pushing sticks still important part story Facts about contest first F3B Championships Soviet Union sent team As expected Russian fliers quite competitive since bus left Moscow just coup attempt began its understandable other things minds China sent its second F3B team first having competed 1985 Traveling eight days train Chinese fliers passed through Moscow middle coup RC Soaring enthusiasts interested experiencing Joe Mark Allens lightning-fast Eagle Flite Lite Composites plans offer complete out-of-the-mold kit version finishing $675 semikit fuselage cores bag-it-yourself wings $175 Mark plans produce very limited number completely finished molded versions can reached 707/792-9174 closing wish thank Joe Antoinette Schiosser hospitality E RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 29 Two-Meter all-wood Klingberg Wing came out 1987 Rollin Klingberg designed mini testbed developing foot launch 38-ft -span mancarrying glider prototype foot launch PRODUCTS POR ThE OIICEANING MODELER Complete Line Exhaust Systems Tuned Pipes led Tuned Pines Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers Helicopter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems 120 Model Aviation RC Soaring World Champs/Blakeslee Continued page xx N SUPERIOR GUALITY PRODUCTS wing built crashed stallspin incident sadly liability laws being what today Rollin has no plans continuing hang gliders still model glider business Rol said hes sold 3500 Wing kits press release new Wing Klingberg Wing 100 eagerly awaited follow original Klingberg Wing Several years research testing have resulted high performance glider definite contest winning qualities KW 100 features balsa sheeted foam core wing 100 span 1200 sq area nominal weight under four pounds Its special features include custom designed airfoils wide speed range removable outer wing panels strip elevons flaps inflight adjustable CG Autoyaw control system kit comes complete extra wide UNIMAX balsa sheeting hardware detailed information write Future Flight 1256 Prescott Ave Sunnyvale CA 94089 Phone 408/735-8260 Rollin also sent information construction new Wing quite bit different construction designed maximum performance built-up just didnt make grade As see newsletter has foam cores full balsa sheeting no jigging required kits sheeting full width sheeting sections precut addition instructions new Wing written model can built several different levels complexity novice expert Im hoping will allow people have access great flying wing newsletter Rollin referred new Future News Future Flight News Product Guide Publication FN will Rol s vehicle communicating hints tips aerodynamics new products kinds information Future Flight item front page got attention recent flight testing against Airtronics Legend KW 100 has shown better float giving up high speed end think contest season 1992 will see new glider configuration winners circle Wow Strong statements Rol Anyway think Future News will must reading flying wings fans Rol didnt mention price publication schedule first issue Summer 1991 said anyone could have asking Write address given above Easy Eagle Ace RC Since introduced just over year ago Ive heard reports praising Easy Eagle Two-Meter trainer being fine all-around glider NSS President Pete Carr sent interesting letter about models did EE Just note photo column ThkeA Load Off needs carry around dead weight Sullivan Skylite Its lightest conventional style wheel can buy Engineered unique foam core thin tough rubber skin Skylite cuts weight conventional wheel about half So can take off easier fly longer maneuver better Whats Skylites rugged build handfes repeated take-offs landings bit well its heftiest competitors never fails spring back round atter long model sits runway workbench So youve thinking about takinggJfl~jj off weight talk dealer about seelngPRODUCTS light Skylite isP0 Box5166 Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground ship Ace Easy Eagle Harley Michaelis design kit makes excellent trainer wanted fuselage design wing planform basis cohpetitive Two-Meter aircraft Changes kit follow HQ-25/9 airfoil 25% camber9 % thick y sheeted rib spar wing joiners made o circuit board moment lengthened 30 inches rglassed fuselage wing trailing edge ond airfoil full flying stab ba 9VAP radio control mixing orCraft adjustable towhook objective increase unballasted speed launch zoom thermal search wing about 1A thinner stock aside faster speed flies like other Two-Meter ship flaps very effective coupling elevator ping zoom lift about five0 flap slows ship easy thermalling landing approach slow ship crawl 900 deflection Auto elevator compensation used ship will hit ground bounce back air due great extra lift prevent pair Carl Goldberg #461 wing skids reverse mounted underside nose Contact ground now stops ship immediately Continued page 123 January 1992 121 RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 121 first glance fuselage looks unusually high helps keep flaps clear ground landing driven Royal Mini servo no gear problems have encountered Two-Meter designs use spoilers landing control Flaps accomplish too also work launch lift same weight flap arrangement much versatile modifications would work well several other Two-Meter designs Id interested hear anyone tries another kit Petes address 329 Little Ave Ridgeway PA 15053 Tel 814/772-4851 course Pete would glad give information NSS too Special Request Paul Schweizer Im sure Soaring enthusiasts know three Schweizer Brothers Ernest William Paul pioneers gliding America Schweizer Aircraft Corp principal builder sailplanes country Paul Schweizer now Chairman Exhibit Committee National Soaring Museum appropriately located Elmira New York Elmira scene early soaring also location SAC factory Mr Schweizer wrote asking modelers would help special project mutual friend Calvin Weiss suggested contact about two special model exhibits have coming up 1992 1993 first collection 120 model sailplanes 124 125 scale will show evolution gliders sailplanes through years described NSW Journal have about half models assigned designed built sailplanes others friends soaring enthusiasts have created Sponsor category want give NSM model model builders themselves So need model builders may interested having models special exhibit model builder sponsors name will inscribed plaque gives detail model 1993 project two 1/a scale models Prnefling glider Ralph Barnaby flew earn first US soaring C Award second Blue Mouse Wolfgang Klemperer flew earn first C World models will exhibit 1993 SSA Convention Seattle featured NSM rest 1993 Barnaby Klemperer born 1893 both made contributions soaring over years would like know can locate model builders two Now Ultra-Light SkyLites Have Become Big Wheels Now bigger planes can have same light-wheel advantages smaller p lanes enjoy Because now re making SkyLite Wheels bigger too Available four new sizes 31/2-#879 4-#881 4112-#882 5-#883 theyre lighter inflatables Yet urethane rubber tread foam-center design just like other sizes Which means tire cant roll off rim theres low bounce no compression set no need inflate tires buy uIJjJjj tire pump So lighten up already p PRODUCES Pick up pair SkyLites P0 Box 5166 Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground projects have Sounds like great way get involved history soaring either model maker sponsor small solid models require good quality workmanship dont require whole lot detailing interested should contact Exhibit Committee National Soaring Museum RD No 3 Harris Hill Elmira NY 14903 Tel 607/734-3821 Nationals Planning NSS President Pete Carr sent details what will happen Westover AFB Chicopee Massachusetts next June 20-29 RC flying will Base radio frequencies being allocated among categories Word same frequency assignments will used Nationals go Muncie theres Nationals future itll pay check glider frequencies now flying schedule gives Soaring four full days three mornings Pete said quite few compromises made will fly Pete along Ken Baker Down East SS Maine John Nilsson Toms River Club Massachusetts negotiated get much Soaring schedule possible Remember NSS Special Interest Group represents Soaring AMA therefore plays important role looking out interests Continued page 125 January 1992 123 RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 123 Other NSS News Pete Carr announced would seek reelection hes nominating Bob Massmann NSS Presidency Pete said feel based long time membership NSS experience Secretary/Treasurer level desire improve organization Bob qualified office President Also Pete nominating Bobs wife Kathy Secretary/Treasurer saying Kathy would best qualified choice office Coincidentally Kathy just sent letter Bob have quite visible lately lot contests including Nationals trade shows trying get word out about NSS Unfortunately word weve getting back good Suffice say rumors demise have greatly exaggerated Its disappointing excited about changes organization wanting spread word get hit mean theyre still around would want join again Theyve never done anything Pete Jim Dave Manley Bob have worked tails off least fingers punching computer keyboards have doors slammed faces say NSS new Beginners Column Sailplane really attracting attention new Review Column going great once get off ground have whole line NSS merchandise just like Big Boys hoping get involved liaison work between AMA soaring community Especially important mention fact new NSS address yearly membership dues $1500 $2000 overseas address 282 Jodie Lane Wilmington Ohio 45177 1992 Segelflug Bildkalendar Time again flies doesnt remind order 1992 German soaring calendar Bildkalendar has 12 beautiful 19 x 12 inch full color soaring photographs makes great Xmas present yourself club contest awards photos matted framed $1495 plus $500 $675 outside US UPS shipping packaging Mastercard Visa accepted Quantities limited dont hesitate AeroSmithing 4420 Darventry Ct Charlotte NC 28226 Tel 704/365-0621 New Newsletter CST Gail Gewain Composite Structures Technology sent copy CSTs nifty new publication Tech Notes Gails description January 1992 125 Vacuum bagged composite wing skins foam cores quickly growing SPECIALISTS IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 020S 049S 051S 074S & 09S ALL CUS TOM & STOCKPARTS VAILABLE INDIWDUALL V COMPETITIONACCESSORIES RACING WHEELS KLOTZ OIL CARBON FIBER SOLID LINES ALL KINDS OFFUEL TUBING THREE BRANDS OFGLOWPLUGS HARD-TO-FIND HARD WARE OLD TIMER SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS NGK& S TflT SPARKPLUGS SILK8 COLORS QUA LITYDOPE BRUSHES 5& 7LOOP 1/4RUBBER BANDS TRANSISTORIGNITIONSYSTEMS RESISTOR HIGH TENSION LEADS 1/2A TEXACO PLA YBOYSR KIT 1/2A TEXACO ENGINES & PARTS KSB & IGNITION TIMERS RUBBER POWER KITS PROPS TISSUEAND OTHER SUPPLIES CYANOACRYLA TES& EPOXIES ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 619 728-4365 SORRY NO C0D VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME MINIMUM MERCHANDISE ORDER $1000 SHIPPING HANDLING AND INSURANCE FEE $300 STOCK ORDERS SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS popularity will soon become standard types models advantages quick easy gives fantastic results both aerodynamically aesthetically Like new technique unique set lessons must learned order achieve consistent high quality results effort keep modeler interested vacuum bagging composites applications having re invent wheel have started publish newsletter Tech Notes Like modeling techniques variations modelers applications tips techniques discussed Tech Notes methods work us customers Gail also sent sample new product Graphite Filler Its carbon fiber tow chopped 4 inch fibers havent tried yet think should excellent product what Gail says super strong mixed epoxy used reinforcing highly loaded parts use cast around wing wires composite spars very strong Listen deal send $300 CST youll receive complete CST catalog copy Tech Notes issue No 1 reprint Composite Materials Modeling Applications $500 gift certificate use first order Cant lose Send $3 California residents add 825% CST Dept 1C91-5 PO Box 4615 Lancaster CA 93539-4615 Toll free order number l-800-338-1CST RC Scale/Troy Continued page 31 tips Before installing Lite Ply wing tips used trace four tip doublers onto piece soft 4 inch balsa After tips installed per plan glued doublers place top bottom over tips between forward rear sheeting After sanding contour found gave tips Cubs wing much finished look Cubs tips tubing took ten minutes time Tail Group Since tail feathers full-scale J-3 tube construction further decided round appropriate edges models stab elevators rudder fin kinda hurt round top vertical fin underside rudder overbalance tubing round isnt As much enjoy using Goldbergs webbed Flex-Point Hinges sport models opted Robarts steel pin Hinge Points project scale-like appearance drilled inch holes instructed Robart used /8 square X-Acto file allow hinge 126 Model Aviation OUR RE V-UP IN VENTOR V VERA GES OVER 9000 PROPS I! IMMEDIA TESHIPMENTON WSA/MC Cleveland Giant Scales GIANT SCALE BUFFS *bi~ WoIds Largest Gas Plans Assortm INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS C D QUALITY Co PBY5~S 0 0,,o ,lI 21 $48 720o 0201 008 $So 100 Coo Co 05 S74 828022 6 800 Ike $45 80 W,g08oooyBOOC $5677Bo88 170 Fo $52 152 W22o121 881 $56 10380 8 17G Foo $650 8o * F 7722Wo,121 821 S68.88 00080 684 04 $6 80 Pokk 07 Ft $49~ 109 S ko S 38 Ap4$62 809 d Po 800e542.80 Bo 100 Spor $48 70 BoyI G-Bee $56.80 So 100 Spo $62 80 Sop ,oloe 588538805 4 Loo 22 oo562 88 So peoooHoe 888 $52 .80 r76 7088 1 $52 82 CoO 900, 788 556 78 0Pge 0600 Boob$56 80 Co8oob P88 F$68.IC0 8 Pg 000080 $65 182 oook1~d Vego535 8588 C,oo C,pp $64 70 DooltI, 0-8 11 $58.8788CI0O Clpp $8 18588000009 Spo0 $54 8881011 80IiIoiIld$43 F 80 Poll Sp 8W0og $5888Byoo PIoooo$46 F 107 Aeooo 03 Sp$488SB8ooooo COol$44 81 0oooo038O6 $34 70IoOOOIOC Sedo$35 102 5o811o 0380b$58.72rob 88 80$62 90 P08 C.o 8ooo-$5$8S 888800 de 808562 7188011810Boob$44815088000ro86$50 W228oo$SOl0800 oooSoob$6$ 8' 51 C GoIk FF1 02 $48 88 510 P01780021 $59 80 C0 0016 91102 560.08 10 Bk 20 200 P81 575 -58 0900 Cool 800 544 71 6oog 005 $58 oo.88188olIFgo11 $44 OSSoog OC3OoO $64 80 Hoo88 88olgo,$56. 88 Pook Ooooo 83BoeFog82841154508Co021116168$68 80 8org P284 F, $58. 60 Ooogo 882 88oF$32 o.7o5 2822000 C-8 CoO $44 88 B ,ol BoIdOg Plr$44 82 8,oh 017-B Slog $4438 8oo8oe88oLA$48 F98B,oo CiT B Srog$56.lO7Groo BeoolP8F$58o ISIlook1181010538730ooel418000 82look11El,lo$46107880188818oo$38 82 SFooo 0 50 887 $45 81 IF 81 Srioo T 22897 $55 108 122 Sri,o 020 58756680 000 5980001 F, P2-8 $32 7322 22 78 80101 P0 P2-B$44 100 118 0110 Pr P29 $5857 P 707LP,oo Spo $5678P 83 Skyookel 0939-I 536 110 S8Co 22ork P00 $36 860 78 look Llghrog 9-28545 83 1 58 Bep Seo-Be Aol $38 38G 70 8pSeo8 6oph $50 780 oo 22 F So 6 568 108 Pp, 23 Cob $52-38 Go lo 0 V 80 $32 88loo6FIodooBr16$48 ll7Go FroG 2Bo,$4$ 23Goor 989 H11001$4O 888 oCok B 6545 ooorzoo4 800892 OFoe88oO$52o56C508 8P836 $35 - Nor Sold Oho Deole, 91 S 1200 01-c, 8 73 41 Add 10 88 oIl ordo, 2 & USACoo8P2.8,ooheei18 15120fbyoill PFooioloooIogSOOOFoolod,P,oLo1PioIil 0001011 010, $100 o Fo&gl odd $100 CLEYELANDMODEL&SUPPLYCo 8 0808080 AVE CLEYEIA995 08810 46102 Pool S.o 10 30a, 80 0 859 1018 001 3000 durable skis made lighweight aluminum feature unique steel spring holds ski rigid flight plus elevates axle above ski no modification current gear wire needed can go wheels skis seconds sides main skis also have special edge allows excellent tracking icy surfaces available three sizes can ordered trikes just mains order please send check money order MN add 6% sales tax Canada send US money order FREE SHIPPING Allow 2 weeks delivery Phone inquiries after 100 CST 20-30Trike2400Mains2100 NORTHERN40Trike2880Mains2400 MODELING60Trike3200Mains2720 PRODUCTS PO Box 21181 ColumbIa Helghte MN 55421 817333
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/01
Page Numbers: 28, 29, 120, 121, 123, 125, 126
THE GROB 103 ACRO monster scale ship built Dan Troxell has grab attention Everybody loves big gliders 124 scale Grob about large youll ever see Dan Laguna Hills California known favoring big scale jobs kindly sent description project odyssey monstrous Grob 103 Acro began September 1990 visit brother Brussels Belgium After day visiting headed south explore legendary flying sites Germany search outrageous models disappointed pulled Roland Kerns shop near Stuttgart first saw Grob 103 fuselage could believe eyes knew big something else again After pleasant visit forking over lots deutsche marks packed fuse Blazer headed down autobahn Mach II autobahn dont see speedometer between on-ramp off-ramp After got back Brussels Joe agreed crate Grob ship back States returned home wait patiently crate finished week after beginning Desert Storm air-freight come stand-still Joe managed get Israeli Airlines space since tourism Tel Aviv little slow around January 15th security fr3m Brussels airport called check out ask could run crate through metal detector make sure wasnt scud missile week later crate bought lot goodies Herr Kern make building easier fiberglass rudder giant spoilers elevator foam cores four sheets obechi 12 feet long However still scratch build giant wings drew out Quaebeck airfoils enlarged made plywood templates cut foam cores made trip aircraft supply shop fivefoot-long joiner tube four 3/ 11/2 x 9 ft long spruce spars some aircraft plywood shear-webs glass cloth ten boxes Hobby-Poxy H Voila beautiful 24 foot wings ever seen wing weighed 12 pounds keep fuselage under 31 pounds stay within AMA 55-pound limit tried build everything strong light giant SR battery pack pilots nose weight beautiful paint job local Cadillac body shop total came 53 pounds finished off great Vinyl-Rite letters charged up new ACE charger set off some test glides site enormous deserted athletic field set plane corner Dale anchor man sitting behind rudder hanging onto fin might Ray Dave hauled back Hobby Lobby garden hose bungee Keith steadied wing couldnt believe big moment 28 Model Aviation Soaring Byron Blakeslee 3134 N Winnebago Dr Sedalia Co 80135 Heres new Kiingberg Wing 100 Fu ture Flight Wing has 100-Inch span balsa sheeted foam construction Roilin Kiingberg says its absolutely great flier Dan Troxeil peeks around cockpit 24-foot-wingspan Grob 103 Rcrg ne purcnasea tne IlOKS useiage uermany ana built own wings suit Photo right taken Airtronics HO Dan wears souvenir Wasserkuppe shirt Tim Renaud center Airtronics arrived shocked bear myself saying Okay let go huge sailplane streaked through grass After about 30-foot run trimmed back elevator new Airtronics radio plane headed skyward about 40 feet altitude released line put out spoilers Grob began settle back earth made perfect touchdown rolled out about 100 feet stopping just short Little League backstop grinning ear ear after caught breath made four test launches cannot tell gratifying have time effort deutsch marks pay off such magnificent flying machine great sense relief excitement crated plane until chance take out favorite California flying sites Thanks Dan fine description what took put together marvelous scale project heard later boys did toss Grob off slope flew great may remember Roland Kern brought own Grob 103 over competed 1988 Nationals Virginia flew some demo flights thought fantastic thing seen soaring hope hear about Dans Grob Acro speed range typical Selig 3021 airfoil very competitive Thermal Duration Sportsman MTS competition builds up lot energy launch appears winch proof have standing 12-volt winches throughout launch zoom prototypes about year far good Nothing flutters bends has broken can also quite gentle flown slowly know two pilots have used TDX first aileron plane too much trauma less pnce two magazines YOU can own conrehenswe dociment what RC Soamg industry has offer NSP Soarig Reference Catalog represents two years research effort order yotr NSP RO Soarkig Reference Catalog send check money order NSP 100 pages product information Articles Reviews specs Fully Illustrated est catalog RO Soaring complete re-do 1990s catalog must-have reference Please send $500 thrd class 6-8 week delivery $700 frst class 1-2 week delivery Thanks NorthEast Sailplane Products 16 Kfrby Lane Willistom Wmnont 05495 802 658-9482 airplane designed computer radios four wing servos include drawing mechanical elevator/flap compensator works well standard radios Accipiter TDX available direct CAL SOAR PO Box 367 Topanga CA 90290 phone 213/455-2808 Northeast Sailplane Products price $15950 New Klingberg Wing 100 Most sailplaners familiar original Continued page 120 Accipiter TDX California Soaring Products chatting phone evening Sal DeFrancesco Northeast Sailplane Products about neat kits catalog Sal mentioned Accipiter TDX finest quality kit ever seen Franldy familiar Two-Meter design Sal emphatic about TDX figured better check shot off note CSPs Jeff Morton asking information Jeff sent photos sure sharp looking copy complete building instructions description TDX kit nearly complete can make Included six-piece white foam wing core selected light medium balsa sheeting epoxy glass fuse canopy foam stab cores sheeting balsa spruce hardware complete airplane Special attention has given selecting hardware Stab rudder controls use three-piece cable system outer tubing inner tubing stranded cable no slop centering very good control horns pre-shaped G 10 epoxy glass circuit board material metal devises supplied push rods brass tubes cut size wood parts wing spar l/ spruce I-beam diagonal grain balsa webs both sides center spruce web joiner box webbed plywood both between outside caps dihedral tubing slots pre cut very strong spar adding carbon fiber necessary Flying TDX joy airplane clean efficient has wide January 1992 29 C Three 124 scale gliders made y Cal Weiss Tar tflC National soaring Museum Paul Schweizer gives details scale project column Cal said making big nostalgia kick eroes ignite temperarur GtoBee plugs flat -always optimum ocason lre ignition higher RPM. power Durability ees glass merai absorb heat trom coil reducing t oil alloy stronger exceptionally pure other market today uality e plug hand-tested betore teasing fadory best-in-the IJ industry materials will let e WEN SHOULD BUY Pn De O MACE THE IND cONNECTiON TofindsetwhichGugisrigoryeserhealhobhyshopracalltoryoerFREEOloBeeFlyer Twinn-K Inc W 139th StreeI Cieveiand OH 44135 Phone 216433-1968 first time West East Germans flew together single team Fliers selected special competition teams both former countries Christoph Steri hails former DDR East Germany Winches left place day during speed task made life much easier helpers Portuguese team flew German kit Gliders basically F3B ships kept plugging way won respect Switzerlands Rainer Ammann flier using new DU 86-084/18 airfoil Finding slower Speed less effective Distance other airfoils Rainer judged unsuccessful 1991 US F3B team wishes thank Neal Perkins supplying good-looking team uniforms Neal Daryls dad owner Safariland manufacturer police equipment automobile accessories strong similarity Particularly influential have RoIf Deckers winning design 1983 1985 contests Reinhardt Lieses 1987-winning Epsilon Nic Wrights Electra El dominated 1989 Todays F3B Glider typically weighs about 85 100 ounces has 108-118-in wingspan Schuemann wing planform RG HQ airfoil T-tail less powerful winches Gliders have strongly built withstand high-G slingshot launch off monofilament winch line Terlet Eagles stood out bit skinny fuselages low-mounted stabilizers V-tail ships Austrias Karl Wasner Jr Italys Marco Lorenzoni struck really different note No F3B flier today has real equipment advantage either winches aircraft Whether build standard state-of-theart design buy say Ellipse Czechoslovakia Eagle Mark Allen youre assured competitive Glider remember person pushing sticks still important part story Facts about contest first F3B Championships Soviet Union sent team As expected Russian fliers quite competitive since bus left Moscow just coup attempt began its understandable other things minds China sent its second F3B team first having competed 1985 Traveling eight days train Chinese fliers passed through Moscow middle coup RC Soaring enthusiasts interested experiencing Joe Mark Allens lightning-fast Eagle Flite Lite Composites plans offer complete out-of-the-mold kit version finishing $675 semikit fuselage cores bag-it-yourself wings $175 Mark plans produce very limited number completely finished molded versions can reached 707/792-9174 closing wish thank Joe Antoinette Schiosser hospitality E RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 29 Two-Meter all-wood Klingberg Wing came out 1987 Rollin Klingberg designed mini testbed developing foot launch 38-ft -span mancarrying glider prototype foot launch PRODUCTS POR ThE OIICEANING MODELER Complete Line Exhaust Systems Tuned Pipes led Tuned Pines Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers Helicopter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems 120 Model Aviation RC Soaring World Champs/Blakeslee Continued page xx N SUPERIOR GUALITY PRODUCTS wing built crashed stallspin incident sadly liability laws being what today Rollin has no plans continuing hang gliders still model glider business Rol said hes sold 3500 Wing kits press release new Wing Klingberg Wing 100 eagerly awaited follow original Klingberg Wing Several years research testing have resulted high performance glider definite contest winning qualities KW 100 features balsa sheeted foam core wing 100 span 1200 sq area nominal weight under four pounds Its special features include custom designed airfoils wide speed range removable outer wing panels strip elevons flaps inflight adjustable CG Autoyaw control system kit comes complete extra wide UNIMAX balsa sheeting hardware detailed information write Future Flight 1256 Prescott Ave Sunnyvale CA 94089 Phone 408/735-8260 Rollin also sent information construction new Wing quite bit different construction designed maximum performance built-up just didnt make grade As see newsletter has foam cores full balsa sheeting no jigging required kits sheeting full width sheeting sections precut addition instructions new Wing written model can built several different levels complexity novice expert Im hoping will allow people have access great flying wing newsletter Rollin referred new Future News Future Flight News Product Guide Publication FN will Rol s vehicle communicating hints tips aerodynamics new products kinds information Future Flight item front page got attention recent flight testing against Airtronics Legend KW 100 has shown better float giving up high speed end think contest season 1992 will see new glider configuration winners circle Wow Strong statements Rol Anyway think Future News will must reading flying wings fans Rol didnt mention price publication schedule first issue Summer 1991 said anyone could have asking Write address given above Easy Eagle Ace RC Since introduced just over year ago Ive heard reports praising Easy Eagle Two-Meter trainer being fine all-around glider NSS President Pete Carr sent interesting letter about models did EE Just note photo column ThkeA Load Off needs carry around dead weight Sullivan Skylite Its lightest conventional style wheel can buy Engineered unique foam core thin tough rubber skin Skylite cuts weight conventional wheel about half So can take off easier fly longer maneuver better Whats Skylites rugged build handfes repeated take-offs landings bit well its heftiest competitors never fails spring back round atter long model sits runway workbench So youve thinking about takinggJfl~jj off weight talk dealer about seelngPRODUCTS light Skylite isP0 Box5166 Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground ship Ace Easy Eagle Harley Michaelis design kit makes excellent trainer wanted fuselage design wing planform basis cohpetitive Two-Meter aircraft Changes kit follow HQ-25/9 airfoil 25% camber9 % thick y sheeted rib spar wing joiners made o circuit board moment lengthened 30 inches rglassed fuselage wing trailing edge ond airfoil full flying stab ba 9VAP radio control mixing orCraft adjustable towhook objective increase unballasted speed launch zoom thermal search wing about 1A thinner stock aside faster speed flies like other Two-Meter ship flaps very effective coupling elevator ping zoom lift about five0 flap slows ship easy thermalling landing approach slow ship crawl 900 deflection Auto elevator compensation used ship will hit ground bounce back air due great extra lift prevent pair Carl Goldberg #461 wing skids reverse mounted underside nose Contact ground now stops ship immediately Continued page 123 January 1992 121 RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 121 first glance fuselage looks unusually high helps keep flaps clear ground landing driven Royal Mini servo no gear problems have encountered Two-Meter designs use spoilers landing control Flaps accomplish too also work launch lift same weight flap arrangement much versatile modifications would work well several other Two-Meter designs Id interested hear anyone tries another kit Petes address 329 Little Ave Ridgeway PA 15053 Tel 814/772-4851 course Pete would glad give information NSS too Special Request Paul Schweizer Im sure Soaring enthusiasts know three Schweizer Brothers Ernest William Paul pioneers gliding America Schweizer Aircraft Corp principal builder sailplanes country Paul Schweizer now Chairman Exhibit Committee National Soaring Museum appropriately located Elmira New York Elmira scene early soaring also location SAC factory Mr Schweizer wrote asking modelers would help special project mutual friend Calvin Weiss suggested contact about two special model exhibits have coming up 1992 1993 first collection 120 model sailplanes 124 125 scale will show evolution gliders sailplanes through years described NSW Journal have about half models assigned designed built sailplanes others friends soaring enthusiasts have created Sponsor category want give NSM model model builders themselves So need model builders may interested having models special exhibit model builder sponsors name will inscribed plaque gives detail model 1993 project two 1/a scale models Prnefling glider Ralph Barnaby flew earn first US soaring C Award second Blue Mouse Wolfgang Klemperer flew earn first C World models will exhibit 1993 SSA Convention Seattle featured NSM rest 1993 Barnaby Klemperer born 1893 both made contributions soaring over years would like know can locate model builders two Now Ultra-Light SkyLites Have Become Big Wheels Now bigger planes can have same light-wheel advantages smaller p lanes enjoy Because now re making SkyLite Wheels bigger too Available four new sizes 31/2-#879 4-#881 4112-#882 5-#883 theyre lighter inflatables Yet urethane rubber tread foam-center design just like other sizes Which means tire cant roll off rim theres low bounce no compression set no need inflate tires buy uIJjJjj tire pump So lighten up already p PRODUCES Pick up pair SkyLites P0 Box 5166 Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground projects have Sounds like great way get involved history soaring either model maker sponsor small solid models require good quality workmanship dont require whole lot detailing interested should contact Exhibit Committee National Soaring Museum RD No 3 Harris Hill Elmira NY 14903 Tel 607/734-3821 Nationals Planning NSS President Pete Carr sent details what will happen Westover AFB Chicopee Massachusetts next June 20-29 RC flying will Base radio frequencies being allocated among categories Word same frequency assignments will used Nationals go Muncie theres Nationals future itll pay check glider frequencies now flying schedule gives Soaring four full days three mornings Pete said quite few compromises made will fly Pete along Ken Baker Down East SS Maine John Nilsson Toms River Club Massachusetts negotiated get much Soaring schedule possible Remember NSS Special Interest Group represents Soaring AMA therefore plays important role looking out interests Continued page 125 January 1992 123 RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 123 Other NSS News Pete Carr announced would seek reelection hes nominating Bob Massmann NSS Presidency Pete said feel based long time membership NSS experience Secretary/Treasurer level desire improve organization Bob qualified office President Also Pete nominating Bobs wife Kathy Secretary/Treasurer saying Kathy would best qualified choice office Coincidentally Kathy just sent letter Bob have quite visible lately lot contests including Nationals trade shows trying get word out about NSS Unfortunately word weve getting back good Suffice say rumors demise have greatly exaggerated Its disappointing excited about changes organization wanting spread word get hit mean theyre still around would want join again Theyve never done anything Pete Jim Dave Manley Bob have worked tails off least fingers punching computer keyboards have doors slammed faces say NSS new Beginners Column Sailplane really attracting attention new Review Column going great once get off ground have whole line NSS merchandise just like Big Boys hoping get involved liaison work between AMA soaring community Especially important mention fact new NSS address yearly membership dues $1500 $2000 overseas address 282 Jodie Lane Wilmington Ohio 45177 1992 Segelflug Bildkalendar Time again flies doesnt remind order 1992 German soaring calendar Bildkalendar has 12 beautiful 19 x 12 inch full color soaring photographs makes great Xmas present yourself club contest awards photos matted framed $1495 plus $500 $675 outside US UPS shipping packaging Mastercard Visa accepted Quantities limited dont hesitate AeroSmithing 4420 Darventry Ct Charlotte NC 28226 Tel 704/365-0621 New Newsletter CST Gail Gewain Composite Structures Technology sent copy CSTs nifty new publication Tech Notes Gails description January 1992 125 Vacuum bagged composite wing skins foam cores quickly growing SPECIALISTS IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 020S 049S 051S 074S & 09S ALL CUS TOM & STOCKPARTS VAILABLE INDIWDUALL V COMPETITIONACCESSORIES RACING WHEELS KLOTZ OIL CARBON FIBER SOLID LINES ALL KINDS OFFUEL TUBING THREE BRANDS OFGLOWPLUGS HARD-TO-FIND HARD WARE OLD TIMER SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS NGK& S TflT SPARKPLUGS SILK8 COLORS QUA LITYDOPE BRUSHES 5& 7LOOP 1/4RUBBER BANDS TRANSISTORIGNITIONSYSTEMS RESISTOR HIGH TENSION LEADS 1/2A TEXACO PLA YBOYSR KIT 1/2A TEXACO ENGINES & PARTS KSB & IGNITION TIMERS RUBBER POWER KITS PROPS TISSUEAND OTHER SUPPLIES CYANOACRYLA TES& EPOXIES ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 619 728-4365 SORRY NO C0D VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME MINIMUM MERCHANDISE ORDER $1000 SHIPPING HANDLING AND INSURANCE FEE $300 STOCK ORDERS SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS popularity will soon become standard types models advantages quick easy gives fantastic results both aerodynamically aesthetically Like new technique unique set lessons must learned order achieve consistent high quality results effort keep modeler interested vacuum bagging composites applications having re invent wheel have started publish newsletter Tech Notes Like modeling techniques variations modelers applications tips techniques discussed Tech Notes methods work us customers Gail also sent sample new product Graphite Filler Its carbon fiber tow chopped 4 inch fibers havent tried yet think should excellent product what Gail says super strong mixed epoxy used reinforcing highly loaded parts use cast around wing wires composite spars very strong Listen deal send $300 CST youll receive complete CST catalog copy Tech Notes issue No 1 reprint Composite Materials Modeling Applications $500 gift certificate use first order Cant lose Send $3 California residents add 825% CST Dept 1C91-5 PO Box 4615 Lancaster CA 93539-4615 Toll free order number l-800-338-1CST RC Scale/Troy Continued page 31 tips Before installing Lite Ply wing tips used trace four tip doublers onto piece soft 4 inch balsa After tips installed per plan glued doublers place top bottom over tips between forward rear sheeting After sanding contour found gave tips Cubs wing much finished look Cubs tips tubing took ten minutes time Tail Group Since tail feathers full-scale J-3 tube construction further decided round appropriate edges models stab elevators rudder fin kinda hurt round top vertical fin underside rudder overbalance tubing round isnt As much enjoy using Goldbergs webbed Flex-Point Hinges sport models opted Robarts steel pin Hinge Points project scale-like appearance drilled inch holes instructed Robart used /8 square X-Acto file allow hinge 126 Model Aviation OUR RE V-UP IN VENTOR V VERA GES OVER 9000 PROPS I! IMMEDIA TESHIPMENTON WSA/MC Cleveland Giant Scales GIANT SCALE BUFFS *bi~ WoIds Largest Gas Plans Assortm INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS C D QUALITY Co PBY5~S 0 0,,o ,lI 21 $48 720o 0201 008 $So 100 Coo Co 05 S74 828022 6 800 Ike $45 80 W,g08oooyBOOC $5677Bo88 170 Fo $52 152 W22o121 881 $56 10380 8 17G Foo $650 8o * F 7722Wo,121 821 S68.88 00080 684 04 $6 80 Pokk 07 Ft $49~ 109 S ko S 38 Ap4$62 809 d Po 800e542.80 Bo 100 Spor $48 70 BoyI G-Bee $56.80 So 100 Spo $62 80 Sop ,oloe 588538805 4 Loo 22 oo562 88 So peoooHoe 888 $52 .80 r76 7088 1 $52 82 CoO 900, 788 556 78 0Pge 0600 Boob$56 80 Co8oob P88 F$68.IC0 8 Pg 000080 $65 182 oook1~d Vego535 8588 C,oo C,pp $64 70 DooltI, 0-8 11 $58.8788CI0O Clpp $8 18588000009 Spo0 $54 8881011 80IiIoiIld$43 F 80 Poll Sp 8W0og $5888Byoo PIoooo$46 F 107 Aeooo 03 Sp$488SB8ooooo COol$44 81 0oooo038O6 $34 70IoOOOIOC Sedo$35 102 5o811o 0380b$58.72rob 88 80$62 90 P08 C.o 8ooo-$5$8S 888800 de 808562 7188011810Boob$44815088000ro86$50 W228oo$SOl0800 oooSoob$6$ 8' 51 C GoIk FF1 02 $48 88 510 P01780021 $59 80 C0 0016 91102 560.08 10 Bk 20 200 P81 575 -58 0900 Cool 800 544 71 6oog 005 $58 oo.88188olIFgo11 $44 OSSoog OC3OoO $64 80 Hoo88 88olgo,$56. 88 Pook Ooooo 83BoeFog82841154508Co021116168$68 80 8org P284 F, $58. 60 Ooogo 882 88oF$32 o.7o5 2822000 C-8 CoO $44 88 B ,ol BoIdOg Plr$44 82 8,oh 017-B Slog $4438 8oo8oe88oLA$48 F98B,oo CiT B Srog$56.lO7Groo BeoolP8F$58o ISIlook1181010538730ooel418000 82look11El,lo$46107880188818oo$38 82 SFooo 0 50 887 $45 81 IF 81 Srioo T 22897 $55 108 122 Sri,o 020 58756680 000 5980001 F, P2-8 $32 7322 22 78 80101 P0 P2-B$44 100 118 0110 Pr P29 $5857 P 707LP,oo Spo $5678P 83 Skyookel 0939-I 536 110 S8Co 22ork P00 $36 860 78 look Llghrog 9-28545 83 1 58 Bep Seo-Be Aol $38 38G 70 8pSeo8 6oph $50 780 oo 22 F So 6 568 108 Pp, 23 Cob $52-38 Go lo 0 V 80 $32 88loo6FIodooBr16$48 ll7Go FroG 2Bo,$4$ 23Goor 989 H11001$4O 888 oCok B 6545 ooorzoo4 800892 OFoe88oO$52o56C508 8P836 $35 - Nor Sold Oho Deole, 91 S 1200 01-c, 8 73 41 Add 10 88 oIl ordo, 2 & USACoo8P2.8,ooheei18 15120fbyoill PFooioloooIogSOOOFoolod,P,oLo1PioIil 0001011 010, $100 o Fo&gl odd $100 CLEYELANDMODEL&SUPPLYCo 8 0808080 AVE CLEYEIA995 08810 46102 Pool S.o 10 30a, 80 0 859 1018 001 3000 durable skis made lighweight aluminum feature unique steel spring holds ski rigid flight plus elevates axle above ski no modification current gear wire needed can go wheels skis seconds sides main skis also have special edge allows excellent tracking icy surfaces available three sizes can ordered trikes just mains order please send check money order MN add 6% sales tax Canada send US money order FREE SHIPPING Allow 2 weeks delivery Phone inquiries after 100 CST 20-30Trike2400Mains2100 NORTHERN40Trike2880Mains2400 MODELING60Trike3200Mains2720 PRODUCTS PO Box 21181 ColumbIa Helghte MN 55421 817333
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/01
Page Numbers: 28, 29, 120, 121, 123, 125, 126
THE GROB 103 ACRO monster scale ship built Dan Troxell has grab attention Everybody loves big gliders 124 scale Grob about large youll ever see Dan Laguna Hills California known favoring big scale jobs kindly sent description project odyssey monstrous Grob 103 Acro began September 1990 visit brother Brussels Belgium After day visiting headed south explore legendary flying sites Germany search outrageous models disappointed pulled Roland Kerns shop near Stuttgart first saw Grob 103 fuselage could believe eyes knew big something else again After pleasant visit forking over lots deutsche marks packed fuse Blazer headed down autobahn Mach II autobahn dont see speedometer between on-ramp off-ramp After got back Brussels Joe agreed crate Grob ship back States returned home wait patiently crate finished week after beginning Desert Storm air-freight come stand-still Joe managed get Israeli Airlines space since tourism Tel Aviv little slow around January 15th security fr3m Brussels airport called check out ask could run crate through metal detector make sure wasnt scud missile week later crate bought lot goodies Herr Kern make building easier fiberglass rudder giant spoilers elevator foam cores four sheets obechi 12 feet long However still scratch build giant wings drew out Quaebeck airfoils enlarged made plywood templates cut foam cores made trip aircraft supply shop fivefoot-long joiner tube four 3/ 11/2 x 9 ft long spruce spars some aircraft plywood shear-webs glass cloth ten boxes Hobby-Poxy H Voila beautiful 24 foot wings ever seen wing weighed 12 pounds keep fuselage under 31 pounds stay within AMA 55-pound limit tried build everything strong light giant SR battery pack pilots nose weight beautiful paint job local Cadillac body shop total came 53 pounds finished off great Vinyl-Rite letters charged up new ACE charger set off some test glides site enormous deserted athletic field set plane corner Dale anchor man sitting behind rudder hanging onto fin might Ray Dave hauled back Hobby Lobby garden hose bungee Keith steadied wing couldnt believe big moment 28 Model Aviation Soaring Byron Blakeslee 3134 N Winnebago Dr Sedalia Co 80135 Heres new Kiingberg Wing 100 Fu ture Flight Wing has 100-Inch span balsa sheeted foam construction Roilin Kiingberg says its absolutely great flier Dan Troxeil peeks around cockpit 24-foot-wingspan Grob 103 Rcrg ne purcnasea tne IlOKS useiage uermany ana built own wings suit Photo right taken Airtronics HO Dan wears souvenir Wasserkuppe shirt Tim Renaud center Airtronics arrived shocked bear myself saying Okay let go huge sailplane streaked through grass After about 30-foot run trimmed back elevator new Airtronics radio plane headed skyward about 40 feet altitude released line put out spoilers Grob began settle back earth made perfect touchdown rolled out about 100 feet stopping just short Little League backstop grinning ear ear after caught breath made four test launches cannot tell gratifying have time effort deutsch marks pay off such magnificent flying machine great sense relief excitement crated plane until chance take out favorite California flying sites Thanks Dan fine description what took put together marvelous scale project heard later boys did toss Grob off slope flew great may remember Roland Kern brought own Grob 103 over competed 1988 Nationals Virginia flew some demo flights thought fantastic thing seen soaring hope hear about Dans Grob Acro speed range typical Selig 3021 airfoil very competitive Thermal Duration Sportsman MTS competition builds up lot energy launch appears winch proof have standing 12-volt winches throughout launch zoom prototypes about year far good Nothing flutters bends has broken can also quite gentle flown slowly know two pilots have used TDX first aileron plane too much trauma less pnce two magazines YOU can own conrehenswe dociment what RC Soamg industry has offer NSP Soarig Reference Catalog represents two years research effort order yotr NSP RO Soarkig Reference Catalog send check money order NSP 100 pages product information Articles Reviews specs Fully Illustrated est catalog RO Soaring complete re-do 1990s catalog must-have reference Please send $500 thrd class 6-8 week delivery $700 frst class 1-2 week delivery Thanks NorthEast Sailplane Products 16 Kfrby Lane Willistom Wmnont 05495 802 658-9482 airplane designed computer radios four wing servos include drawing mechanical elevator/flap compensator works well standard radios Accipiter TDX available direct CAL SOAR PO Box 367 Topanga CA 90290 phone 213/455-2808 Northeast Sailplane Products price $15950 New Klingberg Wing 100 Most sailplaners familiar original Continued page 120 Accipiter TDX California Soaring Products chatting phone evening Sal DeFrancesco Northeast Sailplane Products about neat kits catalog Sal mentioned Accipiter TDX finest quality kit ever seen Franldy familiar Two-Meter design Sal emphatic about TDX figured better check shot off note CSPs Jeff Morton asking information Jeff sent photos sure sharp looking copy complete building instructions description TDX kit nearly complete can make Included six-piece white foam wing core selected light medium balsa sheeting epoxy glass fuse canopy foam stab cores sheeting balsa spruce hardware complete airplane Special attention has given selecting hardware Stab rudder controls use three-piece cable system outer tubing inner tubing stranded cable no slop centering very good control horns pre-shaped G 10 epoxy glass circuit board material metal devises supplied push rods brass tubes cut size wood parts wing spar l/ spruce I-beam diagonal grain balsa webs both sides center spruce web joiner box webbed plywood both between outside caps dihedral tubing slots pre cut very strong spar adding carbon fiber necessary Flying TDX joy airplane clean efficient has wide January 1992 29 C Three 124 scale gliders made y Cal Weiss Tar tflC National soaring Museum Paul Schweizer gives details scale project column Cal said making big nostalgia kick eroes ignite temperarur GtoBee plugs flat -always optimum ocason lre ignition higher RPM. power Durability ees glass merai absorb heat trom coil reducing t oil alloy stronger exceptionally pure other market today uality e plug hand-tested betore teasing fadory best-in-the IJ industry materials will let e WEN SHOULD BUY Pn De O MACE THE IND cONNECTiON TofindsetwhichGugisrigoryeserhealhobhyshopracalltoryoerFREEOloBeeFlyer Twinn-K Inc W 139th StreeI Cieveiand OH 44135 Phone 216433-1968 first time West East Germans flew together single team Fliers selected special competition teams both former countries Christoph Steri hails former DDR East Germany Winches left place day during speed task made life much easier helpers Portuguese team flew German kit Gliders basically F3B ships kept plugging way won respect Switzerlands Rainer Ammann flier using new DU 86-084/18 airfoil Finding slower Speed less effective Distance other airfoils Rainer judged unsuccessful 1991 US F3B team wishes thank Neal Perkins supplying good-looking team uniforms Neal Daryls dad owner Safariland manufacturer police equipment automobile accessories strong similarity Particularly influential have RoIf Deckers winning design 1983 1985 contests Reinhardt Lieses 1987-winning Epsilon Nic Wrights Electra El dominated 1989 Todays F3B Glider typically weighs about 85 100 ounces has 108-118-in wingspan Schuemann wing planform RG HQ airfoil T-tail less powerful winches Gliders have strongly built withstand high-G slingshot launch off monofilament winch line Terlet Eagles stood out bit skinny fuselages low-mounted stabilizers V-tail ships Austrias Karl Wasner Jr Italys Marco Lorenzoni struck really different note No F3B flier today has real equipment advantage either winches aircraft Whether build standard state-of-theart design buy say Ellipse Czechoslovakia Eagle Mark Allen youre assured competitive Glider remember person pushing sticks still important part story Facts about contest first F3B Championships Soviet Union sent team As expected Russian fliers quite competitive since bus left Moscow just coup attempt began its understandable other things minds China sent its second F3B team first having competed 1985 Traveling eight days train Chinese fliers passed through Moscow middle coup RC Soaring enthusiasts interested experiencing Joe Mark Allens lightning-fast Eagle Flite Lite Composites plans offer complete out-of-the-mold kit version finishing $675 semikit fuselage cores bag-it-yourself wings $175 Mark plans produce very limited number completely finished molded versions can reached 707/792-9174 closing wish thank Joe Antoinette Schiosser hospitality E RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 29 Two-Meter all-wood Klingberg Wing came out 1987 Rollin Klingberg designed mini testbed developing foot launch 38-ft -span mancarrying glider prototype foot launch PRODUCTS POR ThE OIICEANING MODELER Complete Line Exhaust Systems Tuned Pipes led Tuned Pines Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers Helicopter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems 120 Model Aviation RC Soaring World Champs/Blakeslee Continued page xx N SUPERIOR GUALITY PRODUCTS wing built crashed stallspin incident sadly liability laws being what today Rollin has no plans continuing hang gliders still model glider business Rol said hes sold 3500 Wing kits press release new Wing Klingberg Wing 100 eagerly awaited follow original Klingberg Wing Several years research testing have resulted high performance glider definite contest winning qualities KW 100 features balsa sheeted foam core wing 100 span 1200 sq area nominal weight under four pounds Its special features include custom designed airfoils wide speed range removable outer wing panels strip elevons flaps inflight adjustable CG Autoyaw control system kit comes complete extra wide UNIMAX balsa sheeting hardware detailed information write Future Flight 1256 Prescott Ave Sunnyvale CA 94089 Phone 408/735-8260 Rollin also sent information construction new Wing quite bit different construction designed maximum performance built-up just didnt make grade As see newsletter has foam cores full balsa sheeting no jigging required kits sheeting full width sheeting sections precut addition instructions new Wing written model can built several different levels complexity novice expert Im hoping will allow people have access great flying wing newsletter Rollin referred new Future News Future Flight News Product Guide Publication FN will Rol s vehicle communicating hints tips aerodynamics new products kinds information Future Flight item front page got attention recent flight testing against Airtronics Legend KW 100 has shown better float giving up high speed end think contest season 1992 will see new glider configuration winners circle Wow Strong statements Rol Anyway think Future News will must reading flying wings fans Rol didnt mention price publication schedule first issue Summer 1991 said anyone could have asking Write address given above Easy Eagle Ace RC Since introduced just over year ago Ive heard reports praising Easy Eagle Two-Meter trainer being fine all-around glider NSS President Pete Carr sent interesting letter about models did EE Just note photo column ThkeA Load Off needs carry around dead weight Sullivan Skylite Its lightest conventional style wheel can buy Engineered unique foam core thin tough rubber skin Skylite cuts weight conventional wheel about half So can take off easier fly longer maneuver better Whats Skylites rugged build handfes repeated take-offs landings bit well its heftiest competitors never fails spring back round atter long model sits runway workbench So youve thinking about takinggJfl~jj off weight talk dealer about seelngPRODUCTS light Skylite isP0 Box5166 Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground ship Ace Easy Eagle Harley Michaelis design kit makes excellent trainer wanted fuselage design wing planform basis cohpetitive Two-Meter aircraft Changes kit follow HQ-25/9 airfoil 25% camber9 % thick y sheeted rib spar wing joiners made o circuit board moment lengthened 30 inches rglassed fuselage wing trailing edge ond airfoil full flying stab ba 9VAP radio control mixing orCraft adjustable towhook objective increase unballasted speed launch zoom thermal search wing about 1A thinner stock aside faster speed flies like other Two-Meter ship flaps very effective coupling elevator ping zoom lift about five0 flap slows ship easy thermalling landing approach slow ship crawl 900 deflection Auto elevator compensation used ship will hit ground bounce back air due great extra lift prevent pair Carl Goldberg #461 wing skids reverse mounted underside nose Contact ground now stops ship immediately Continued page 123 January 1992 121 RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 121 first glance fuselage looks unusually high helps keep flaps clear ground landing driven Royal Mini servo no gear problems have encountered Two-Meter designs use spoilers landing control Flaps accomplish too also work launch lift same weight flap arrangement much versatile modifications would work well several other Two-Meter designs Id interested hear anyone tries another kit Petes address 329 Little Ave Ridgeway PA 15053 Tel 814/772-4851 course Pete would glad give information NSS too Special Request Paul Schweizer Im sure Soaring enthusiasts know three Schweizer Brothers Ernest William Paul pioneers gliding America Schweizer Aircraft Corp principal builder sailplanes country Paul Schweizer now Chairman Exhibit Committee National Soaring Museum appropriately located Elmira New York Elmira scene early soaring also location SAC factory Mr Schweizer wrote asking modelers would help special project mutual friend Calvin Weiss suggested contact about two special model exhibits have coming up 1992 1993 first collection 120 model sailplanes 124 125 scale will show evolution gliders sailplanes through years described NSW Journal have about half models assigned designed built sailplanes others friends soaring enthusiasts have created Sponsor category want give NSM model model builders themselves So need model builders may interested having models special exhibit model builder sponsors name will inscribed plaque gives detail model 1993 project two 1/a scale models Prnefling glider Ralph Barnaby flew earn first US soaring C Award second Blue Mouse Wolfgang Klemperer flew earn first C World models will exhibit 1993 SSA Convention Seattle featured NSM rest 1993 Barnaby Klemperer born 1893 both made contributions soaring over years would like know can locate model builders two Now Ultra-Light SkyLites Have Become Big Wheels Now bigger planes can have same light-wheel advantages smaller p lanes enjoy Because now re making SkyLite Wheels bigger too Available four new sizes 31/2-#879 4-#881 4112-#882 5-#883 theyre lighter inflatables Yet urethane rubber tread foam-center design just like other sizes Which means tire cant roll off rim theres low bounce no compression set no need inflate tires buy uIJjJjj tire pump So lighten up already p PRODUCES Pick up pair SkyLites P0 Box 5166 Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground projects have Sounds like great way get involved history soaring either model maker sponsor small solid models require good quality workmanship dont require whole lot detailing interested should contact Exhibit Committee National Soaring Museum RD No 3 Harris Hill Elmira NY 14903 Tel 607/734-3821 Nationals Planning NSS President Pete Carr sent details what will happen Westover AFB Chicopee Massachusetts next June 20-29 RC flying will Base radio frequencies being allocated among categories Word same frequency assignments will used Nationals go Muncie theres Nationals future itll pay check glider frequencies now flying schedule gives Soaring four full days three mornings Pete said quite few compromises made will fly Pete along Ken Baker Down East SS Maine John Nilsson Toms River Club Massachusetts negotiated get much Soaring schedule possible Remember NSS Special Interest Group represents Soaring AMA therefore plays important role looking out interests Continued page 125 January 1992 123 RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 123 Other NSS News Pete Carr announced would seek reelection hes nominating Bob Massmann NSS Presidency Pete said feel based long time membership NSS experience Secretary/Treasurer level desire improve organization Bob qualified office President Also Pete nominating Bobs wife Kathy Secretary/Treasurer saying Kathy would best qualified choice office Coincidentally Kathy just sent letter Bob have quite visible lately lot contests including Nationals trade shows trying get word out about NSS Unfortunately word weve getting back good Suffice say rumors demise have greatly exaggerated Its disappointing excited about changes organization wanting spread word get hit mean theyre still around would want join again Theyve never done anything Pete Jim Dave Manley Bob have worked tails off least fingers punching computer keyboards have doors slammed faces say NSS new Beginners Column Sailplane really attracting attention new Review Column going great once get off ground have whole line NSS merchandise just like Big Boys hoping get involved liaison work between AMA soaring community Especially important mention fact new NSS address yearly membership dues $1500 $2000 overseas address 282 Jodie Lane Wilmington Ohio 45177 1992 Segelflug Bildkalendar Time again flies doesnt remind order 1992 German soaring calendar Bildkalendar has 12 beautiful 19 x 12 inch full color soaring photographs makes great Xmas present yourself club contest awards photos matted framed $1495 plus $500 $675 outside US UPS shipping packaging Mastercard Visa accepted Quantities limited dont hesitate AeroSmithing 4420 Darventry Ct Charlotte NC 28226 Tel 704/365-0621 New Newsletter CST Gail Gewain Composite Structures Technology sent copy CSTs nifty new publication Tech Notes Gails description January 1992 125 Vacuum bagged composite wing skins foam cores quickly growing SPECIALISTS IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 020S 049S 051S 074S & 09S ALL CUS TOM & STOCKPARTS VAILABLE INDIWDUALL V COMPETITIONACCESSORIES RACING WHEELS KLOTZ OIL CARBON FIBER SOLID LINES ALL KINDS OFFUEL TUBING THREE BRANDS OFGLOWPLUGS HARD-TO-FIND HARD WARE OLD TIMER SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS NGK& S TflT SPARKPLUGS SILK8 COLORS QUA LITYDOPE BRUSHES 5& 7LOOP 1/4RUBBER BANDS TRANSISTORIGNITIONSYSTEMS RESISTOR HIGH TENSION LEADS 1/2A TEXACO PLA YBOYSR KIT 1/2A TEXACO ENGINES & PARTS KSB & IGNITION TIMERS RUBBER POWER KITS PROPS TISSUEAND OTHER SUPPLIES CYANOACRYLA TES& EPOXIES ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 619 728-4365 SORRY NO C0D VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME MINIMUM MERCHANDISE ORDER $1000 SHIPPING HANDLING AND INSURANCE FEE $300 STOCK ORDERS SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS popularity will soon become standard types models advantages quick easy gives fantastic results both aerodynamically aesthetically Like new technique unique set lessons must learned order achieve consistent high quality results effort keep modeler interested vacuum bagging composites applications having re invent wheel have started publish newsletter Tech Notes Like modeling techniques variations modelers applications tips techniques discussed Tech Notes methods work us customers Gail also sent sample new product Graphite Filler Its carbon fiber tow chopped 4 inch fibers havent tried yet think should excellent product what Gail says super strong mixed epoxy used reinforcing highly loaded parts use cast around wing wires composite spars very strong Listen deal send $300 CST youll receive complete CST catalog copy Tech Notes issue No 1 reprint Composite Materials Modeling Applications $500 gift certificate use first order Cant lose Send $3 California residents add 825% CST Dept 1C91-5 PO Box 4615 Lancaster CA 93539-4615 Toll free order number l-800-338-1CST RC Scale/Troy Continued page 31 tips Before installing Lite Ply wing tips used trace four tip doublers onto piece soft 4 inch balsa After tips installed per plan glued doublers place top bottom over tips between forward rear sheeting After sanding contour found gave tips Cubs wing much finished look Cubs tips tubing took ten minutes time Tail Group Since tail feathers full-scale J-3 tube construction further decided round appropriate edges models stab elevators rudder fin kinda hurt round top vertical fin underside rudder overbalance tubing round isnt As much enjoy using Goldbergs webbed Flex-Point Hinges sport models opted Robarts steel pin Hinge Points project scale-like appearance drilled inch holes instructed Robart used /8 square X-Acto file allow hinge 126 Model Aviation OUR RE V-UP IN VENTOR V VERA GES OVER 9000 PROPS I! IMMEDIA TESHIPMENTON WSA/MC Cleveland Giant Scales GIANT SCALE BUFFS *bi~ WoIds Largest Gas Plans Assortm INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS C D QUALITY Co PBY5~S 0 0,,o ,lI 21 $48 720o 0201 008 $So 100 Coo Co 05 S74 828022 6 800 Ike $45 80 W,g08oooyBOOC $5677Bo88 170 Fo $52 152 W22o121 881 $56 10380 8 17G Foo $650 8o * F 7722Wo,121 821 S68.88 00080 684 04 $6 80 Pokk 07 Ft $49~ 109 S ko S 38 Ap4$62 809 d Po 800e542.80 Bo 100 Spor $48 70 BoyI G-Bee $56.80 So 100 Spo $62 80 Sop ,oloe 588538805 4 Loo 22 oo562 88 So peoooHoe 888 $52 .80 r76 7088 1 $52 82 CoO 900, 788 556 78 0Pge 0600 Boob$56 80 Co8oob P88 F$68.IC0 8 Pg 000080 $65 182 oook1~d Vego535 8588 C,oo C,pp $64 70 DooltI, 0-8 11 $58.8788CI0O Clpp $8 18588000009 Spo0 $54 8881011 80IiIoiIld$43 F 80 Poll Sp 8W0og $5888Byoo PIoooo$46 F 107 Aeooo 03 Sp$488SB8ooooo COol$44 81 0oooo038O6 $34 70IoOOOIOC Sedo$35 102 5o811o 0380b$58.72rob 88 80$62 90 P08 C.o 8ooo-$5$8S 888800 de 808562 7188011810Boob$44815088000ro86$50 W228oo$SOl0800 oooSoob$6$ 8' 51 C GoIk FF1 02 $48 88 510 P01780021 $59 80 C0 0016 91102 560.08 10 Bk 20 200 P81 575 -58 0900 Cool 800 544 71 6oog 005 $58 oo.88188olIFgo11 $44 OSSoog OC3OoO $64 80 Hoo88 88olgo,$56. 88 Pook Ooooo 83BoeFog82841154508Co021116168$68 80 8org P284 F, $58. 60 Ooogo 882 88oF$32 o.7o5 2822000 C-8 CoO $44 88 B ,ol BoIdOg Plr$44 82 8,oh 017-B Slog $4438 8oo8oe88oLA$48 F98B,oo CiT B Srog$56.lO7Groo BeoolP8F$58o ISIlook1181010538730ooel418000 82look11El,lo$46107880188818oo$38 82 SFooo 0 50 887 $45 81 IF 81 Srioo T 22897 $55 108 122 Sri,o 020 58756680 000 5980001 F, P2-8 $32 7322 22 78 80101 P0 P2-B$44 100 118 0110 Pr P29 $5857 P 707LP,oo Spo $5678P 83 Skyookel 0939-I 536 110 S8Co 22ork P00 $36 860 78 look Llghrog 9-28545 83 1 58 Bep Seo-Be Aol $38 38G 70 8pSeo8 6oph $50 780 oo 22 F So 6 568 108 Pp, 23 Cob $52-38 Go lo 0 V 80 $32 88loo6FIodooBr16$48 ll7Go FroG 2Bo,$4$ 23Goor 989 H11001$4O 888 oCok B 6545 ooorzoo4 800892 OFoe88oO$52o56C508 8P836 $35 - Nor Sold Oho Deole, 91 S 1200 01-c, 8 73 41 Add 10 88 oIl ordo, 2 & USACoo8P2.8,ooheei18 15120fbyoill PFooioloooIogSOOOFoolod,P,oLo1PioIil 0001011 010, $100 o Fo&gl odd $100 CLEYELANDMODEL&SUPPLYCo 8 0808080 AVE CLEYEIA995 08810 46102 Pool S.o 10 30a, 80 0 859 1018 001 3000 durable skis made lighweight aluminum feature unique steel spring holds ski rigid flight plus elevates axle above ski no modification current gear wire needed can go wheels skis seconds sides main skis also have special edge allows excellent tracking icy surfaces available three sizes can ordered trikes just mains order please send check money order MN add 6% sales tax Canada send US money order FREE SHIPPING Allow 2 weeks delivery Phone inquiries after 100 CST 20-30Trike2400Mains2100 NORTHERN40Trike2880Mains2400 MODELING60Trike3200Mains2720 PRODUCTS PO Box 21181 ColumbIa Helghte MN 55421 817333
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/01
Page Numbers: 28, 29, 120, 121, 123, 125, 126
THE GROB 103 ACRO monster scale ship built Dan Troxell has grab attention Everybody loves big gliders 124 scale Grob about large youll ever see Dan Laguna Hills California known favoring big scale jobs kindly sent description project odyssey monstrous Grob 103 Acro began September 1990 visit brother Brussels Belgium After day visiting headed south explore legendary flying sites Germany search outrageous models disappointed pulled Roland Kerns shop near Stuttgart first saw Grob 103 fuselage could believe eyes knew big something else again After pleasant visit forking over lots deutsche marks packed fuse Blazer headed down autobahn Mach II autobahn dont see speedometer between on-ramp off-ramp After got back Brussels Joe agreed crate Grob ship back States returned home wait patiently crate finished week after beginning Desert Storm air-freight come stand-still Joe managed get Israeli Airlines space since tourism Tel Aviv little slow around January 15th security fr3m Brussels airport called check out ask could run crate through metal detector make sure wasnt scud missile week later crate bought lot goodies Herr Kern make building easier fiberglass rudder giant spoilers elevator foam cores four sheets obechi 12 feet long However still scratch build giant wings drew out Quaebeck airfoils enlarged made plywood templates cut foam cores made trip aircraft supply shop fivefoot-long joiner tube four 3/ 11/2 x 9 ft long spruce spars some aircraft plywood shear-webs glass cloth ten boxes Hobby-Poxy H Voila beautiful 24 foot wings ever seen wing weighed 12 pounds keep fuselage under 31 pounds stay within AMA 55-pound limit tried build everything strong light giant SR battery pack pilots nose weight beautiful paint job local Cadillac body shop total came 53 pounds finished off great Vinyl-Rite letters charged up new ACE charger set off some test glides site enormous deserted athletic field set plane corner Dale anchor man sitting behind rudder hanging onto fin might Ray Dave hauled back Hobby Lobby garden hose bungee Keith steadied wing couldnt believe big moment 28 Model Aviation Soaring Byron Blakeslee 3134 N Winnebago Dr Sedalia Co 80135 Heres new Kiingberg Wing 100 Fu ture Flight Wing has 100-Inch span balsa sheeted foam construction Roilin Kiingberg says its absolutely great flier Dan Troxeil peeks around cockpit 24-foot-wingspan Grob 103 Rcrg ne purcnasea tne IlOKS useiage uermany ana built own wings suit Photo right taken Airtronics HO Dan wears souvenir Wasserkuppe shirt Tim Renaud center Airtronics arrived shocked bear myself saying Okay let go huge sailplane streaked through grass After about 30-foot run trimmed back elevator new Airtronics radio plane headed skyward about 40 feet altitude released line put out spoilers Grob began settle back earth made perfect touchdown rolled out about 100 feet stopping just short Little League backstop grinning ear ear after caught breath made four test launches cannot tell gratifying have time effort deutsch marks pay off such magnificent flying machine great sense relief excitement crated plane until chance take out favorite California flying sites Thanks Dan fine description what took put together marvelous scale project heard later boys did toss Grob off slope flew great may remember Roland Kern brought own Grob 103 over competed 1988 Nationals Virginia flew some demo flights thought fantastic thing seen soaring hope hear about Dans Grob Acro speed range typical Selig 3021 airfoil very competitive Thermal Duration Sportsman MTS competition builds up lot energy launch appears winch proof have standing 12-volt winches throughout launch zoom prototypes about year far good Nothing flutters bends has broken can also quite gentle flown slowly know two pilots have used TDX first aileron plane too much trauma less pnce two magazines YOU can own conrehenswe dociment what RC Soamg industry has offer NSP Soarig Reference Catalog represents two years research effort order yotr NSP RO Soarkig Reference Catalog send check money order NSP 100 pages product information Articles Reviews specs Fully Illustrated est catalog RO Soaring complete re-do 1990s catalog must-have reference Please send $500 thrd class 6-8 week delivery $700 frst class 1-2 week delivery Thanks NorthEast Sailplane Products 16 Kfrby Lane Willistom Wmnont 05495 802 658-9482 airplane designed computer radios four wing servos include drawing mechanical elevator/flap compensator works well standard radios Accipiter TDX available direct CAL SOAR PO Box 367 Topanga CA 90290 phone 213/455-2808 Northeast Sailplane Products price $15950 New Klingberg Wing 100 Most sailplaners familiar original Continued page 120 Accipiter TDX California Soaring Products chatting phone evening Sal DeFrancesco Northeast Sailplane Products about neat kits catalog Sal mentioned Accipiter TDX finest quality kit ever seen Franldy familiar Two-Meter design Sal emphatic about TDX figured better check shot off note CSPs Jeff Morton asking information Jeff sent photos sure sharp looking copy complete building instructions description TDX kit nearly complete can make Included six-piece white foam wing core selected light medium balsa sheeting epoxy glass fuse canopy foam stab cores sheeting balsa spruce hardware complete airplane Special attention has given selecting hardware Stab rudder controls use three-piece cable system outer tubing inner tubing stranded cable no slop centering very good control horns pre-shaped G 10 epoxy glass circuit board material metal devises supplied push rods brass tubes cut size wood parts wing spar l/ spruce I-beam diagonal grain balsa webs both sides center spruce web joiner box webbed plywood both between outside caps dihedral tubing slots pre cut very strong spar adding carbon fiber necessary Flying TDX joy airplane clean efficient has wide January 1992 29 C Three 124 scale gliders made y Cal Weiss Tar tflC National soaring Museum Paul Schweizer gives details scale project column Cal said making big nostalgia kick eroes ignite temperarur GtoBee plugs flat -always optimum ocason lre ignition higher RPM. power Durability ees glass merai absorb heat trom coil reducing t oil alloy stronger exceptionally pure other market today uality e plug hand-tested betore teasing fadory best-in-the IJ industry materials will let e WEN SHOULD BUY Pn De O MACE THE IND cONNECTiON TofindsetwhichGugisrigoryeserhealhobhyshopracalltoryoerFREEOloBeeFlyer Twinn-K Inc W 139th StreeI Cieveiand OH 44135 Phone 216433-1968 first time West East Germans flew together single team Fliers selected special competition teams both former countries Christoph Steri hails former DDR East Germany Winches left place day during speed task made life much easier helpers Portuguese team flew German kit Gliders basically F3B ships kept plugging way won respect Switzerlands Rainer Ammann flier using new DU 86-084/18 airfoil Finding slower Speed less effective Distance other airfoils Rainer judged unsuccessful 1991 US F3B team wishes thank Neal Perkins supplying good-looking team uniforms Neal Daryls dad owner Safariland manufacturer police equipment automobile accessories strong similarity Particularly influential have RoIf Deckers winning design 1983 1985 contests Reinhardt Lieses 1987-winning Epsilon Nic Wrights Electra El dominated 1989 Todays F3B Glider typically weighs about 85 100 ounces has 108-118-in wingspan Schuemann wing planform RG HQ airfoil T-tail less powerful winches Gliders have strongly built withstand high-G slingshot launch off monofilament winch line Terlet Eagles stood out bit skinny fuselages low-mounted stabilizers V-tail ships Austrias Karl Wasner Jr Italys Marco Lorenzoni struck really different note No F3B flier today has real equipment advantage either winches aircraft Whether build standard state-of-theart design buy say Ellipse Czechoslovakia Eagle Mark Allen youre assured competitive Glider remember person pushing sticks still important part story Facts about contest first F3B Championships Soviet Union sent team As expected Russian fliers quite competitive since bus left Moscow just coup attempt began its understandable other things minds China sent its second F3B team first having competed 1985 Traveling eight days train Chinese fliers passed through Moscow middle coup RC Soaring enthusiasts interested experiencing Joe Mark Allens lightning-fast Eagle Flite Lite Composites plans offer complete out-of-the-mold kit version finishing $675 semikit fuselage cores bag-it-yourself wings $175 Mark plans produce very limited number completely finished molded versions can reached 707/792-9174 closing wish thank Joe Antoinette Schiosser hospitality E RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 29 Two-Meter all-wood Klingberg Wing came out 1987 Rollin Klingberg designed mini testbed developing foot launch 38-ft -span mancarrying glider prototype foot launch PRODUCTS POR ThE OIICEANING MODELER Complete Line Exhaust Systems Tuned Pipes led Tuned Pines Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers Helicopter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems 120 Model Aviation RC Soaring World Champs/Blakeslee Continued page xx N SUPERIOR GUALITY PRODUCTS wing built crashed stallspin incident sadly liability laws being what today Rollin has no plans continuing hang gliders still model glider business Rol said hes sold 3500 Wing kits press release new Wing Klingberg Wing 100 eagerly awaited follow original Klingberg Wing Several years research testing have resulted high performance glider definite contest winning qualities KW 100 features balsa sheeted foam core wing 100 span 1200 sq area nominal weight under four pounds Its special features include custom designed airfoils wide speed range removable outer wing panels strip elevons flaps inflight adjustable CG Autoyaw control system kit comes complete extra wide UNIMAX balsa sheeting hardware detailed information write Future Flight 1256 Prescott Ave Sunnyvale CA 94089 Phone 408/735-8260 Rollin also sent information construction new Wing quite bit different construction designed maximum performance built-up just didnt make grade As see newsletter has foam cores full balsa sheeting no jigging required kits sheeting full width sheeting sections precut addition instructions new Wing written model can built several different levels complexity novice expert Im hoping will allow people have access great flying wing newsletter Rollin referred new Future News Future Flight News Product Guide Publication FN will Rol s vehicle communicating hints tips aerodynamics new products kinds information Future Flight item front page got attention recent flight testing against Airtronics Legend KW 100 has shown better float giving up high speed end think contest season 1992 will see new glider configuration winners circle Wow Strong statements Rol Anyway think Future News will must reading flying wings fans Rol didnt mention price publication schedule first issue Summer 1991 said anyone could have asking Write address given above Easy Eagle Ace RC Since introduced just over year ago Ive heard reports praising Easy Eagle Two-Meter trainer being fine all-around glider NSS President Pete Carr sent interesting letter about models did EE Just note photo column ThkeA Load Off needs carry around dead weight Sullivan Skylite Its lightest conventional style wheel can buy Engineered unique foam core thin tough rubber skin Skylite cuts weight conventional wheel about half So can take off easier fly longer maneuver better Whats Skylites rugged build handfes repeated take-offs landings bit well its heftiest competitors never fails spring back round atter long model sits runway workbench So youve thinking about takinggJfl~jj off weight talk dealer about seelngPRODUCTS light Skylite isP0 Box5166 Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground ship Ace Easy Eagle Harley Michaelis design kit makes excellent trainer wanted fuselage design wing planform basis cohpetitive Two-Meter aircraft Changes kit follow HQ-25/9 airfoil 25% camber9 % thick y sheeted rib spar wing joiners made o circuit board moment lengthened 30 inches rglassed fuselage wing trailing edge ond airfoil full flying stab ba 9VAP radio control mixing orCraft adjustable towhook objective increase unballasted speed launch zoom thermal search wing about 1A thinner stock aside faster speed flies like other Two-Meter ship flaps very effective coupling elevator ping zoom lift about five0 flap slows ship easy thermalling landing approach slow ship crawl 900 deflection Auto elevator compensation used ship will hit ground bounce back air due great extra lift prevent pair Carl Goldberg #461 wing skids reverse mounted underside nose Contact ground now stops ship immediately Continued page 123 January 1992 121 RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 121 first glance fuselage looks unusually high helps keep flaps clear ground landing driven Royal Mini servo no gear problems have encountered Two-Meter designs use spoilers landing control Flaps accomplish too also work launch lift same weight flap arrangement much versatile modifications would work well several other Two-Meter designs Id interested hear anyone tries another kit Petes address 329 Little Ave Ridgeway PA 15053 Tel 814/772-4851 course Pete would glad give information NSS too Special Request Paul Schweizer Im sure Soaring enthusiasts know three Schweizer Brothers Ernest William Paul pioneers gliding America Schweizer Aircraft Corp principal builder sailplanes country Paul Schweizer now Chairman Exhibit Committee National Soaring Museum appropriately located Elmira New York Elmira scene early soaring also location SAC factory Mr Schweizer wrote asking modelers would help special project mutual friend Calvin Weiss suggested contact about two special model exhibits have coming up 1992 1993 first collection 120 model sailplanes 124 125 scale will show evolution gliders sailplanes through years described NSW Journal have about half models assigned designed built sailplanes others friends soaring enthusiasts have created Sponsor category want give NSM model model builders themselves So need model builders may interested having models special exhibit model builder sponsors name will inscribed plaque gives detail model 1993 project two 1/a scale models Prnefling glider Ralph Barnaby flew earn first US soaring C Award second Blue Mouse Wolfgang Klemperer flew earn first C World models will exhibit 1993 SSA Convention Seattle featured NSM rest 1993 Barnaby Klemperer born 1893 both made contributions soaring over years would like know can locate model builders two Now Ultra-Light SkyLites Have Become Big Wheels Now bigger planes can have same light-wheel advantages smaller p lanes enjoy Because now re making SkyLite Wheels bigger too Available four new sizes 31/2-#879 4-#881 4112-#882 5-#883 theyre lighter inflatables Yet urethane rubber tread foam-center design just like other sizes Which means tire cant roll off rim theres low bounce no compression set no need inflate tires buy uIJjJjj tire pump So lighten up already p PRODUCES Pick up pair SkyLites P0 Box 5166 Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground projects have Sounds like great way get involved history soaring either model maker sponsor small solid models require good quality workmanship dont require whole lot detailing interested should contact Exhibit Committee National Soaring Museum RD No 3 Harris Hill Elmira NY 14903 Tel 607/734-3821 Nationals Planning NSS President Pete Carr sent details what will happen Westover AFB Chicopee Massachusetts next June 20-29 RC flying will Base radio frequencies being allocated among categories Word same frequency assignments will used Nationals go Muncie theres Nationals future itll pay check glider frequencies now flying schedule gives Soaring four full days three mornings Pete said quite few compromises made will fly Pete along Ken Baker Down East SS Maine John Nilsson Toms River Club Massachusetts negotiated get much Soaring schedule possible Remember NSS Special Interest Group represents Soaring AMA therefore plays important role looking out interests Continued page 125 January 1992 123 RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 123 Other NSS News Pete Carr announced would seek reelection hes nominating Bob Massmann NSS Presidency Pete said feel based long time membership NSS experience Secretary/Treasurer level desire improve organization Bob qualified office President Also Pete nominating Bobs wife Kathy Secretary/Treasurer saying Kathy would best qualified choice office Coincidentally Kathy just sent letter Bob have quite visible lately lot contests including Nationals trade shows trying get word out about NSS Unfortunately word weve getting back good Suffice say rumors demise have greatly exaggerated Its disappointing excited about changes organization wanting spread word get hit mean theyre still around would want join again Theyve never done anything Pete Jim Dave Manley Bob have worked tails off least fingers punching computer keyboards have doors slammed faces say NSS new Beginners Column Sailplane really attracting attention new Review Column going great once get off ground have whole line NSS merchandise just like Big Boys hoping get involved liaison work between AMA soaring community Especially important mention fact new NSS address yearly membership dues $1500 $2000 overseas address 282 Jodie Lane Wilmington Ohio 45177 1992 Segelflug Bildkalendar Time again flies doesnt remind order 1992 German soaring calendar Bildkalendar has 12 beautiful 19 x 12 inch full color soaring photographs makes great Xmas present yourself club contest awards photos matted framed $1495 plus $500 $675 outside US UPS shipping packaging Mastercard Visa accepted Quantities limited dont hesitate AeroSmithing 4420 Darventry Ct Charlotte NC 28226 Tel 704/365-0621 New Newsletter CST Gail Gewain Composite Structures Technology sent copy CSTs nifty new publication Tech Notes Gails description January 1992 125 Vacuum bagged composite wing skins foam cores quickly growing SPECIALISTS IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 020S 049S 051S 074S & 09S ALL CUS TOM & STOCKPARTS VAILABLE INDIWDUALL V COMPETITIONACCESSORIES RACING WHEELS KLOTZ OIL CARBON FIBER SOLID LINES ALL KINDS OFFUEL TUBING THREE BRANDS OFGLOWPLUGS HARD-TO-FIND HARD WARE OLD TIMER SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS NGK& S TflT SPARKPLUGS SILK8 COLORS QUA LITYDOPE BRUSHES 5& 7LOOP 1/4RUBBER BANDS TRANSISTORIGNITIONSYSTEMS RESISTOR HIGH TENSION LEADS 1/2A TEXACO PLA YBOYSR KIT 1/2A TEXACO ENGINES & PARTS KSB & IGNITION TIMERS RUBBER POWER KITS PROPS TISSUEAND OTHER SUPPLIES CYANOACRYLA TES& EPOXIES ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 619 728-4365 SORRY NO C0D VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME MINIMUM MERCHANDISE ORDER $1000 SHIPPING HANDLING AND INSURANCE FEE $300 STOCK ORDERS SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS popularity will soon become standard types models advantages quick easy gives fantastic results both aerodynamically aesthetically Like new technique unique set lessons must learned order achieve consistent high quality results effort keep modeler interested vacuum bagging composites applications having re invent wheel have started publish newsletter Tech Notes Like modeling techniques variations modelers applications tips techniques discussed Tech Notes methods work us customers Gail also sent sample new product Graphite Filler Its carbon fiber tow chopped 4 inch fibers havent tried yet think should excellent product what Gail says super strong mixed epoxy used reinforcing highly loaded parts use cast around wing wires composite spars very strong Listen deal send $300 CST youll receive complete CST catalog copy Tech Notes issue No 1 reprint Composite Materials Modeling Applications $500 gift certificate use first order Cant lose Send $3 California residents add 825% CST Dept 1C91-5 PO Box 4615 Lancaster CA 93539-4615 Toll free order number l-800-338-1CST RC Scale/Troy Continued page 31 tips Before installing Lite Ply wing tips used trace four tip doublers onto piece soft 4 inch balsa After tips installed per plan glued doublers place top bottom over tips between forward rear sheeting After sanding contour found gave tips Cubs wing much finished look Cubs tips tubing took ten minutes time Tail Group Since tail feathers full-scale J-3 tube construction further decided round appropriate edges models stab elevators rudder fin kinda hurt round top vertical fin underside rudder overbalance tubing round isnt As much enjoy using Goldbergs webbed Flex-Point Hinges sport models opted Robarts steel pin Hinge Points project scale-like appearance drilled inch holes instructed Robart used /8 square X-Acto file allow hinge 126 Model Aviation OUR RE V-UP IN VENTOR V VERA GES OVER 9000 PROPS I! IMMEDIA TESHIPMENTON WSA/MC Cleveland Giant Scales GIANT SCALE BUFFS *bi~ WoIds Largest Gas Plans Assortm INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS C D QUALITY Co PBY5~S 0 0,,o ,lI 21 $48 720o 0201 008 $So 100 Coo Co 05 S74 828022 6 800 Ike $45 80 W,g08oooyBOOC $5677Bo88 170 Fo $52 152 W22o121 881 $56 10380 8 17G Foo $650 8o * F 7722Wo,121 821 S68.88 00080 684 04 $6 80 Pokk 07 Ft $49~ 109 S ko S 38 Ap4$62 809 d Po 800e542.80 Bo 100 Spor $48 70 BoyI G-Bee $56.80 So 100 Spo $62 80 Sop ,oloe 588538805 4 Loo 22 oo562 88 So peoooHoe 888 $52 .80 r76 7088 1 $52 82 CoO 900, 788 556 78 0Pge 0600 Boob$56 80 Co8oob P88 F$68.IC0 8 Pg 000080 $65 182 oook1~d Vego535 8588 C,oo C,pp $64 70 DooltI, 0-8 11 $58.8788CI0O Clpp $8 18588000009 Spo0 $54 8881011 80IiIoiIld$43 F 80 Poll Sp 8W0og $5888Byoo PIoooo$46 F 107 Aeooo 03 Sp$488SB8ooooo COol$44 81 0oooo038O6 $34 70IoOOOIOC Sedo$35 102 5o811o 0380b$58.72rob 88 80$62 90 P08 C.o 8ooo-$5$8S 888800 de 808562 7188011810Boob$44815088000ro86$50 W228oo$SOl0800 oooSoob$6$ 8' 51 C GoIk FF1 02 $48 88 510 P01780021 $59 80 C0 0016 91102 560.08 10 Bk 20 200 P81 575 -58 0900 Cool 800 544 71 6oog 005 $58 oo.88188olIFgo11 $44 OSSoog OC3OoO $64 80 Hoo88 88olgo,$56. 88 Pook Ooooo 83BoeFog82841154508Co021116168$68 80 8org P284 F, $58. 60 Ooogo 882 88oF$32 o.7o5 2822000 C-8 CoO $44 88 B ,ol BoIdOg Plr$44 82 8,oh 017-B Slog $4438 8oo8oe88oLA$48 F98B,oo CiT B Srog$56.lO7Groo BeoolP8F$58o ISIlook1181010538730ooel418000 82look11El,lo$46107880188818oo$38 82 SFooo 0 50 887 $45 81 IF 81 Srioo T 22897 $55 108 122 Sri,o 020 58756680 000 5980001 F, P2-8 $32 7322 22 78 80101 P0 P2-B$44 100 118 0110 Pr P29 $5857 P 707LP,oo Spo $5678P 83 Skyookel 0939-I 536 110 S8Co 22ork P00 $36 860 78 look Llghrog 9-28545 83 1 58 Bep Seo-Be Aol $38 38G 70 8pSeo8 6oph $50 780 oo 22 F So 6 568 108 Pp, 23 Cob $52-38 Go lo 0 V 80 $32 88loo6FIodooBr16$48 ll7Go FroG 2Bo,$4$ 23Goor 989 H11001$4O 888 oCok B 6545 ooorzoo4 800892 OFoe88oO$52o56C508 8P836 $35 - Nor Sold Oho Deole, 91 S 1200 01-c, 8 73 41 Add 10 88 oIl ordo, 2 & USACoo8P2.8,ooheei18 15120fbyoill PFooioloooIogSOOOFoolod,P,oLo1PioIil 0001011 010, $100 o Fo&gl odd $100 CLEYELANDMODEL&SUPPLYCo 8 0808080 AVE CLEYEIA995 08810 46102 Pool S.o 10 30a, 80 0 859 1018 001 3000 durable skis made lighweight aluminum feature unique steel spring holds ski rigid flight plus elevates axle above ski no modification current gear wire needed can go wheels skis seconds sides main skis also have special edge allows excellent tracking icy surfaces available three sizes can ordered trikes just mains order please send check money order MN add 6% sales tax Canada send US money order FREE SHIPPING Allow 2 weeks delivery Phone inquiries after 100 CST 20-30Trike2400Mains2100 NORTHERN40Trike2880Mains2400 MODELING60Trike3200Mains2720 PRODUCTS PO Box 21181 ColumbIa Helghte MN 55421 817333