Leon Kincaid original-design 122in-span Heat Seeker Plans fiberglass fuselage available FOUR new sailpianes featured months column Two fairly pricey ARFs Two-Meter wood/foam kit beautiful Unlimited Class scratch-builders project Maybe will tempt building next seasons killer contest ship New Modi Greco Technologies Greco announced original Modi 900 sailplane vacuum-bagged wings back December 1991 kit never really got off ground because Greco found volume production high-quality bagged wings easy proposition company also realized two specialpurpose Modi variants would work better market single general-purpose glider design cant optimized both AMA thermal F3B-type contest flying So over past year Greco has working improve construction flying characteristics two new Modis first version out Thermal Modi RADIO CONTROL 12 3 -u 0 1 0 m 0 0 C a CDN T 2I8 0 30 1 0 m w C a 13 23/4 3M 6_____ Wing Span Wing Area NR Stab Area Rudder Area Wing AirI oil Stab Airfoil Rap & Aileron Planform Angle SOARING H /7/17 91/ ~1 4 7] 51S/8 5 4 3 /0 122 974 sq 1528 110 sq /1138% 58 sq inJ6% K3311 sym 87% 22%C 29 degrees 4*6 January1993 73 Randy Spencer Thermal Modi Randy also holding Rose Bowl Festival trophy earned Modi 425I4 4 ---- 9 29 HEAT SEEKER Leon Kincaid GLIDER HEAVEN has wood-veneer-over-foam wing choice SD7037 S3021 RGl5 airfoils available now sells $800 Almost-Ready-to-fly ARF configuration lower priced builders kit will available soon other Modi molded-wing Molded Modi F3B work should available about $900 time read Im told both new Modis good fliers fact Daryl Perkins took first Unlimited Class LSF Nats Thermal Modi belonging Randy Spencer Randy tells plane SD7037 airfoil excellent thermal distance flying Grecos slightly edited nouncement Thermal Modi familiar Greco Technologies engineering technical consulting firm based Pasadena California staff includes both aerospace engineers sailplane enthusiasts allowing us insight aerodynamics materials wants needs hobbyist Thermal Modi has 116-in wingspan 949 sq area tripletaper Schuemann planform flying weight 82 oz wing loading 124 ozIsq ft Wing construction 25-psi blue foam -in ply root subribs unidirectional carbon/fiberglass reinforcement surface wood veneer mirrorlike natural finish 50-inlong fuselage fiberglass Kevlar reinforcement tail boom Thermal Modi available 53021 SD7037 RGl5 airfoil sections 53021 excellent pilot wants basic airfoil thermaling landing airfoil good low speeds has excellent speed range responds well lift will climb quickly good choice pilots first aileron sailplane 53021 wings slight modification can used replacement wings Falcons Legends SD7037 airfoil slightly advanced pilot wants bit speed has great flying characteristics extended speed range thermals well has good lift-to-drag ratio LIDalso ability use trailing edge camber enhanced performance RG15 advanced pilot able take advantage benefits 74 Model Aviation Eames Northeast Sailpianes compares big 121-in Alcyone its new little brother Two-Meter Alcyone Sean Walbank Polish-made Grifter Span 1165 Sean says flies beautifully Glider being imported US Northeast Sailpianes fast low-drag airfoil airfoil also retains energy well great thermaling has excellent medium-to-high speed range will slow down moderately well provides superb penetration camber changing speed envelope considerably improved excellent airfoil multitask competition well slope racing Thermal Modi comes almost ready fly ARF builder needs install radio equipment make servo-to-surface linkages Aluminum shaft hinges Teflon inserts flaps ailerons already installed wing joiner 1/2-in carbon-fiber rod laminated within brass tube information about Thermal Modi Molded Modi contact Greco Technologies PO Box 10 South Pasadena CA 91031 call 800 34-GRECO during standard business hours Heat Seeker Leon Kincaid Longtime sailplane fliers know Leons name Nats Champion designer Scooter series contest-winning designs heard Leon designed completely new ship hopped phone get news straight horses mouth Yes Leon said new 122-in-span glider fiberglass fuselage would give details soon completed move North Carolina Colorado Springs Leon moves often Bekins Leon good word sent plans photos three-view ever saw cant-miss thermal contest ship fact John Gunsaullus flying Leons original Heat Seeker won Sportsman Multi-Task event 92 LSF Nats LSF SMT rules 80-oz weight limit no ballast changing within round duration distance speed tasks Heat Seeker may become magazine construction article want get started right now can obtain plans Leon fuselage foam cores Bob Sealy Bobs address Quality Fiberglass 1941 N Dixie Avenue Cooksville TN 38501 Best call Bob 615 526-4770 check delivery Leons address 324 Mission Hill Way Colorado Springs CO 80921 Tel 719 488-0223 Call Leon price plans Leons description Heat Seeker started design Heat Seeker pure Sportsman Multi-Task class-type ship guys started advocate increasing classs weight 75 ounces 80 85 erased SMT drawings increased airfoil 10% 11% thick have no intention trying fly SMT against semipro pilots specialized F3B aircraft So 5 out SMT still have pretty good LDM Industries new Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kit can convert standard servos ball bearing servos just minutes Futaba Airtronics kits indudes 4 new servo top cases containing high quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaftThe remaining kit indudes4ball bearings replace plastic bushings come installed theservosLDMlndustriesnew Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kit will Eliminate wobble output shaft Eliminate servo deadband precise control response helicopters Reduce chance flutter airplanes Optimize steeling response cars Help absorb heavy steering loads boats Extend life servos used pull-pull type cable controls Now am thme kits available fit standard servos use today Kit #9600 fits standard Futaba servos S28 38 S48 5128 5138 S148 Hobby Shack Cirrus CS28 CS2 28 CS238 248 Price 4 $3995 Kit #9700 fits jrtronics 94102 PrIce 4for 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cone allows easy access switch radio gear Bob Sealy makes fuselages sells $50 Bob also sells wing stab foam cores $31 includes postage handling airfoil guess Im old diehard stuck medium-cambered Scooter airfoil however reduced thickness 12% 11% Basic features wing planform sweptback leading edges flap/aileron hinge lines perpendicular fuselage centerline Both flaps ailerons 22% chord hinge line being reference line leading edge sweepback dictated chord wing tip thought would try extra sweepback winglets So far Im too impressed efficiency thing about wing top wing fuse tip straight three degrees dihedral bottom side measures dihedral because wing gets thinner toward tip straight top surface eliminates droopedwing look have admit everything designed reason try original always try making things simple friends say Hey Id like build wings tail surfaces basically same Scooter sheeted fiberglass fuse comes readymade except adding servo rails tow hook pushrods stab bearing rudder post covering film course Flying Heat Seekers aspect ratio higher Scooter airfoil thinner fuselage lot cleaner has slightly less profile parasitic drag penetrates much better first HS weighed 72 oz making wing loading 106 ozIsq ft John Gunsaullus flying now moved CC center-of-gravity 76 Model Aviation VANCED AERO PRODUCTS YS & OS SURPASS 120 TtfiVEL IEXHNJST SYSTEMS FOR PRTTERN AIRCRAFT AND ULTIMATE EWE SIUCONE COUPLERS AND TAIL PIPES ALSO AVAIlABLE CALL oe ePITE F WOAATDd IWAES I1TEO RT BOX 365-C ANNA TX 75409 p14 924-3940 ONLY IMODEL HOBBY TRADE SHOW IN -LJTHERN CALIFORNIA FOR 1993 Thllin Show Admission $600 dren under 6 FREE adult Win RIG System 1st Trophies 2nd & 3rd rodSYSTEM ucing new fully automatic vacuum bagging system completely self monitoring has fully adjustable vacuum switch large capacity reservoir prevents frequent cycling vacuum pump Auto-Vac kit comes completely assembled~n i7 mounted wood base ready use Included kit E-Z Vac II electric pump rated 24 Hg adjustable vacuum switch 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Perhaps need sailplane can step up Two-Meter gasbags high per formance wont strain pocketbook flying skills solution both cases Alcyone 2M features same configuration airfoil combination Alcyonein smaller package wing loading remarkably low highperformance Two-Meter design contributes its outstanding sink rate performance modified Schuemann planform 5D70327037 airfoil combination turned-up tiplets give easy quick response stability thermals surprisingly flat glide Like its bigger brother Alcyone 2M features ailerons coupled rudder plus elevator flaps Its three-servo operation need computer radio wing one-piece foam simple yet strong spar reinforced carbon fiber fuselage constructed Conrinaed page 152 78 Model Aviation et units remember! 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nice zoom off 12-volt winch So F3J aircraft need built strong havent heard reports people flying Grifters country yet Id expect ship very well thermal contests Hand towing potential hang-up Americans because accustomed winch launching Hand towing may seem too much like work us However want represent USA first Thermal Duration World Championships probably England 1994 youd best get together flying buddy start towing now Specs Grifter wingspan 1165 wing area 975 sq weight 68 oz wing loading 98 oz/sq ft airfoil modified RG12 price $74995 NSPs description Grifter comes essentially ready fly need install radio gear servo hookups epoxyglass fuselage gelcoated white sports slip-off nose cone inner fuselage trimmed ready accept radio gear stabilators foam covered balsa finished light lacquer built-up balsa rudder covered silkspan ready paint three-piece wing has flat center section small amount dihedral tips great unusual feature main bolt holding wing directly connected tow hook dramatically 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/01
Page Numbers: 73, 74, 75, 76, 78, 152, 153, 154, 155
Leon Kincaid original-design 122in-span Heat Seeker Plans fiberglass fuselage available FOUR new sailpianes featured months column Two fairly pricey ARFs Two-Meter wood/foam kit beautiful Unlimited Class scratch-builders project Maybe will tempt building next seasons killer contest ship New Modi Greco Technologies Greco announced original Modi 900 sailplane vacuum-bagged wings back December 1991 kit never really got off ground because Greco found volume production high-quality bagged wings easy proposition company also realized two specialpurpose Modi variants would work better market single general-purpose glider design cant optimized both AMA thermal F3B-type contest flying So over past year Greco has working improve construction flying characteristics two new Modis first version out Thermal Modi RADIO CONTROL 12 3 -u 0 1 0 m 0 0 C a CDN T 2I8 0 30 1 0 m w C a 13 23/4 3M 6_____ Wing Span Wing Area NR Stab Area Rudder Area Wing AirI oil Stab Airfoil Rap & Aileron Planform Angle SOARING H /7/17 91/ ~1 4 7] 51S/8 5 4 3 /0 122 974 sq 1528 110 sq /1138% 58 sq inJ6% K3311 sym 87% 22%C 29 degrees 4*6 January1993 73 Randy Spencer Thermal Modi Randy also holding Rose Bowl Festival trophy earned Modi 425I4 4 ---- 9 29 HEAT SEEKER Leon Kincaid GLIDER HEAVEN has wood-veneer-over-foam wing choice SD7037 S3021 RGl5 airfoils available now sells $800 Almost-Ready-to-fly ARF configuration lower priced builders kit will available soon other Modi molded-wing Molded Modi F3B work should available about $900 time read Im told both new Modis good fliers fact Daryl Perkins took first Unlimited Class LSF Nats Thermal Modi belonging Randy Spencer Randy tells plane SD7037 airfoil excellent thermal distance flying Grecos slightly edited nouncement Thermal Modi familiar Greco Technologies engineering technical consulting firm based Pasadena California staff includes both aerospace engineers sailplane enthusiasts allowing us insight aerodynamics materials wants needs hobbyist Thermal Modi has 116-in wingspan 949 sq area tripletaper Schuemann planform flying weight 82 oz wing loading 124 ozIsq ft Wing construction 25-psi blue foam -in ply root subribs unidirectional carbon/fiberglass reinforcement surface wood veneer mirrorlike natural finish 50-inlong fuselage fiberglass Kevlar reinforcement tail boom Thermal Modi available 53021 SD7037 RGl5 airfoil sections 53021 excellent pilot wants basic airfoil thermaling landing airfoil good low speeds has excellent speed range responds well lift will climb quickly good choice pilots first aileron sailplane 53021 wings slight modification can used replacement wings Falcons Legends SD7037 airfoil slightly advanced pilot wants bit speed has great flying characteristics extended speed range thermals well has good lift-to-drag ratio LIDalso ability use trailing edge camber enhanced performance RG15 advanced pilot able take advantage benefits 74 Model Aviation Eames Northeast Sailpianes compares big 121-in Alcyone its new little brother Two-Meter Alcyone Sean Walbank Polish-made Grifter Span 1165 Sean says flies beautifully Glider being imported US Northeast Sailpianes fast low-drag airfoil airfoil also retains energy well great thermaling has excellent medium-to-high speed range will slow down moderately well provides superb penetration camber changing speed envelope considerably improved excellent airfoil multitask competition well slope racing Thermal Modi comes almost ready fly ARF builder needs install radio equipment make servo-to-surface linkages Aluminum shaft hinges Teflon inserts flaps ailerons already installed wing joiner 1/2-in carbon-fiber rod laminated within brass tube information about Thermal Modi Molded Modi contact Greco Technologies PO Box 10 South Pasadena CA 91031 call 800 34-GRECO during standard business hours Heat Seeker Leon Kincaid Longtime sailplane fliers know Leons name Nats Champion designer Scooter series contest-winning designs heard Leon designed completely new ship hopped phone get news straight horses mouth Yes Leon said new 122-in-span glider fiberglass fuselage would give details soon completed move North Carolina Colorado Springs Leon moves often Bekins Leon good word sent plans photos three-view ever saw cant-miss thermal contest ship fact John Gunsaullus flying Leons original Heat Seeker won Sportsman Multi-Task event 92 LSF Nats LSF SMT rules 80-oz weight limit no ballast changing within round duration distance speed tasks Heat Seeker may become magazine construction article want get started right now can obtain plans Leon fuselage foam cores Bob Sealy Bobs address Quality Fiberglass 1941 N Dixie Avenue Cooksville TN 38501 Best call Bob 615 526-4770 check delivery Leons address 324 Mission Hill Way Colorado Springs CO 80921 Tel 719 488-0223 Call Leon price plans Leons description Heat Seeker started design Heat Seeker pure Sportsman Multi-Task class-type ship guys started advocate increasing classs weight 75 ounces 80 85 erased SMT drawings increased airfoil 10% 11% thick have no intention trying fly SMT against semipro pilots specialized F3B aircraft So 5 out SMT still have pretty good LDM Industries new Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kit can convert standard servos ball bearing servos just minutes Futaba Airtronics kits indudes 4 new servo top cases containing high quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaftThe remaining kit indudes4ball bearings replace plastic bushings come installed theservosLDMlndustriesnew Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kit will Eliminate wobble output shaft Eliminate servo deadband precise control response helicopters Reduce chance flutter airplanes Optimize steeling response cars Help absorb heavy steering loads boats Extend life servos used pull-pull type cable controls Now am thme kits available fit standard servos use today Kit #9600 fits standard Futaba servos S28 38 S48 5128 5138 S148 Hobby Shack Cirrus CS28 CS2 28 CS238 248 Price 4 $3995 Kit #9700 fits jrtronics 94102 PrIce 4for 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cone allows easy access switch radio gear Bob Sealy makes fuselages sells $50 Bob also sells wing stab foam cores $31 includes postage handling airfoil guess Im old diehard stuck medium-cambered Scooter airfoil however reduced thickness 12% 11% Basic features wing planform sweptback leading edges flap/aileron hinge lines perpendicular fuselage centerline Both flaps ailerons 22% chord hinge line being reference line leading edge sweepback dictated chord wing tip thought would try extra sweepback winglets So far Im too impressed efficiency thing about wing top wing fuse tip straight three degrees dihedral bottom side measures dihedral because wing gets thinner toward tip straight top surface eliminates droopedwing look have admit everything designed reason try original always try making things simple friends say Hey Id like build wings tail surfaces basically same Scooter sheeted fiberglass fuse comes readymade except adding servo rails tow hook pushrods stab bearing rudder post covering film course Flying Heat Seekers aspect ratio higher Scooter airfoil thinner fuselage lot cleaner has slightly less profile parasitic drag penetrates much better first HS weighed 72 oz making wing loading 106 ozIsq ft John Gunsaullus flying now moved CC center-of-gravity 76 Model Aviation VANCED AERO PRODUCTS YS & OS SURPASS 120 TtfiVEL IEXHNJST SYSTEMS FOR PRTTERN AIRCRAFT AND ULTIMATE EWE SIUCONE COUPLERS AND TAIL PIPES ALSO AVAIlABLE CALL oe ePITE F WOAATDd IWAES I1TEO RT BOX 365-C ANNA TX 75409 p14 924-3940 ONLY IMODEL HOBBY TRADE SHOW IN -LJTHERN CALIFORNIA FOR 1993 Thllin Show Admission $600 dren under 6 FREE adult Win RIG System 1st Trophies 2nd & 3rd rodSYSTEM ucing new fully automatic vacuum bagging system completely self monitoring has fully adjustable vacuum switch large capacity reservoir prevents frequent cycling vacuum pump Auto-Vac kit comes completely assembled~n i7 mounted wood base ready use Included kit E-Z Vac II electric pump rated 24 Hg adjustable vacuum switch 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Perhaps need sailplane can step up Two-Meter gasbags high per formance wont strain pocketbook flying skills solution both cases Alcyone 2M features same configuration airfoil combination Alcyonein smaller package wing loading remarkably low highperformance Two-Meter design contributes its outstanding sink rate performance modified Schuemann planform 5D70327037 airfoil combination turned-up tiplets give easy quick response stability thermals surprisingly flat glide Like its bigger brother Alcyone 2M features ailerons coupled rudder plus elevator flaps Its three-servo operation need computer radio wing one-piece foam simple yet strong spar reinforced carbon fiber fuselage constructed Conrinaed page 152 78 Model Aviation et units remember! 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nice zoom off 12-volt winch So F3J aircraft need built strong havent heard reports people flying Grifters country yet Id expect ship very well thermal contests Hand towing potential hang-up Americans because accustomed winch launching Hand towing may seem too much like work us However want represent USA first Thermal Duration World Championships probably England 1994 youd best get together flying buddy start towing now Specs Grifter wingspan 1165 wing area 975 sq weight 68 oz wing loading 98 oz/sq ft airfoil modified RG12 price $74995 NSPs description Grifter comes essentially ready fly need install radio gear servo hookups epoxyglass fuselage gelcoated white sports slip-off nose cone inner fuselage trimmed ready accept radio gear stabilators foam covered balsa finished light lacquer built-up balsa rudder covered silkspan ready paint three-piece wing has flat center section small amount dihedral tips great unusual feature main bolt holding wing directly connected tow hook dramatically 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/01
Page Numbers: 73, 74, 75, 76, 78, 152, 153, 154, 155
Leon Kincaid original-design 122in-span Heat Seeker Plans fiberglass fuselage available FOUR new sailpianes featured months column Two fairly pricey ARFs Two-Meter wood/foam kit beautiful Unlimited Class scratch-builders project Maybe will tempt building next seasons killer contest ship New Modi Greco Technologies Greco announced original Modi 900 sailplane vacuum-bagged wings back December 1991 kit never really got off ground because Greco found volume production high-quality bagged wings easy proposition company also realized two specialpurpose Modi variants would work better market single general-purpose glider design cant optimized both AMA thermal F3B-type contest flying So over past year Greco has working improve construction flying characteristics two new Modis first version out Thermal Modi RADIO CONTROL 12 3 -u 0 1 0 m 0 0 C a CDN T 2I8 0 30 1 0 m w C a 13 23/4 3M 6_____ Wing Span Wing Area NR Stab Area Rudder Area Wing AirI oil Stab Airfoil Rap & Aileron Planform Angle SOARING H /7/17 91/ ~1 4 7] 51S/8 5 4 3 /0 122 974 sq 1528 110 sq /1138% 58 sq inJ6% K3311 sym 87% 22%C 29 degrees 4*6 January1993 73 Randy Spencer Thermal Modi Randy also holding Rose Bowl Festival trophy earned Modi 425I4 4 ---- 9 29 HEAT SEEKER Leon Kincaid GLIDER HEAVEN has wood-veneer-over-foam wing choice SD7037 S3021 RGl5 airfoils available now sells $800 Almost-Ready-to-fly ARF configuration lower priced builders kit will available soon other Modi molded-wing Molded Modi F3B work should available about $900 time read Im told both new Modis good fliers fact Daryl Perkins took first Unlimited Class LSF Nats Thermal Modi belonging Randy Spencer Randy tells plane SD7037 airfoil excellent thermal distance flying Grecos slightly edited nouncement Thermal Modi familiar Greco Technologies engineering technical consulting firm based Pasadena California staff includes both aerospace engineers sailplane enthusiasts allowing us insight aerodynamics materials wants needs hobbyist Thermal Modi has 116-in wingspan 949 sq area tripletaper Schuemann planform flying weight 82 oz wing loading 124 ozIsq ft Wing construction 25-psi blue foam -in ply root subribs unidirectional carbon/fiberglass reinforcement surface wood veneer mirrorlike natural finish 50-inlong fuselage fiberglass Kevlar reinforcement tail boom Thermal Modi available 53021 SD7037 RGl5 airfoil sections 53021 excellent pilot wants basic airfoil thermaling landing airfoil good low speeds has excellent speed range responds well lift will climb quickly good choice pilots first aileron sailplane 53021 wings slight modification can used replacement wings Falcons Legends SD7037 airfoil slightly advanced pilot wants bit speed has great flying characteristics extended speed range thermals well has good lift-to-drag ratio LIDalso ability use trailing edge camber enhanced performance RG15 advanced pilot able take advantage benefits 74 Model Aviation Eames Northeast Sailpianes compares big 121-in Alcyone its new little brother Two-Meter Alcyone Sean Walbank Polish-made Grifter Span 1165 Sean says flies beautifully Glider being imported US Northeast Sailpianes fast low-drag airfoil airfoil also retains energy well great thermaling has excellent medium-to-high speed range will slow down moderately well provides superb penetration camber changing speed envelope considerably improved excellent airfoil multitask competition well slope racing Thermal Modi comes almost ready fly ARF builder needs install radio equipment make servo-to-surface linkages Aluminum shaft hinges Teflon inserts flaps ailerons already installed wing joiner 1/2-in carbon-fiber rod laminated within brass tube information about Thermal Modi Molded Modi contact Greco Technologies PO Box 10 South Pasadena CA 91031 call 800 34-GRECO during standard business hours Heat Seeker Leon Kincaid Longtime sailplane fliers know Leons name Nats Champion designer Scooter series contest-winning designs heard Leon designed completely new ship hopped phone get news straight horses mouth Yes Leon said new 122-in-span glider fiberglass fuselage would give details soon completed move North Carolina Colorado Springs Leon moves often Bekins Leon good word sent plans photos three-view ever saw cant-miss thermal contest ship fact John Gunsaullus flying Leons original Heat Seeker won Sportsman Multi-Task event 92 LSF Nats LSF SMT rules 80-oz weight limit no ballast changing within round duration distance speed tasks Heat Seeker may become magazine construction article want get started right now can obtain plans Leon fuselage foam cores Bob Sealy Bobs address Quality Fiberglass 1941 N Dixie Avenue Cooksville TN 38501 Best call Bob 615 526-4770 check delivery Leons address 324 Mission Hill Way Colorado Springs CO 80921 Tel 719 488-0223 Call Leon price plans Leons description Heat Seeker started design Heat Seeker pure Sportsman Multi-Task class-type ship guys started advocate increasing classs weight 75 ounces 80 85 erased SMT drawings increased airfoil 10% 11% thick have no intention trying fly SMT against semipro pilots specialized F3B aircraft So 5 out SMT still have pretty good LDM Industries new Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kit can convert standard servos ball bearing servos just minutes Futaba Airtronics kits indudes 4 new servo top cases containing high quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaftThe remaining kit indudes4ball bearings replace plastic bushings come installed theservosLDMlndustriesnew Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kit will Eliminate wobble output shaft Eliminate servo deadband precise control response helicopters Reduce chance flutter airplanes Optimize steeling response cars Help absorb heavy steering loads boats Extend life servos used pull-pull type cable controls Now am thme kits available fit standard servos use today Kit #9600 fits standard Futaba servos S28 38 S48 5128 5138 S148 Hobby Shack Cirrus CS28 CS2 28 CS238 248 Price 4 $3995 Kit #9700 fits jrtronics 94102 PrIce 4for $3995 Kit#9SOOisa bniringaet fits JR 502 & 507 Focus HS300 & H5500 RCD Apollo 05 Tower Hobbies TS-51 Ace Sport 330 Price 4 $2495 Now cost g ball bearing servo ym can upgrade complete set four standard servos order conversion kits send check money order LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Dept 3 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone 813 985-5616 Add $300 shipping handling per order Florida residents add 61/2% sales tax Dealer Inquiries Welcome VISA MASTER CARD Accepted cjbjz5L D M Industries qW9.aIMy R/CModI Rwh6 1564 January1993 75 hassle free Monocote tdm work try No-HEAT SoLvswr Obechi Large Sheets Please call 509-548-5201 send SASE 12306 Bergstrasse Leavenworth WA 98826 SAVE YOUR PLANES OFFICIAL RC PILOTS LOGBOOK Protect aircraft like pros Track fIki hts hours history maneuvers tjeld lixes ncIude repair guide & Instructor sign-off WW WIRTH PO Box 6236$800 White Plains NY 10602-8236 Famous Pasadena Static Display Models FREE Model Airplane Building Lessons RADIO CONTROLLED CARS S PLANES COPTERS NS 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cone allows easy access switch radio gear Bob Sealy makes fuselages sells $50 Bob also sells wing stab foam cores $31 includes postage handling airfoil guess Im old diehard stuck medium-cambered Scooter airfoil however reduced thickness 12% 11% Basic features wing planform sweptback leading edges flap/aileron hinge lines perpendicular fuselage centerline Both flaps ailerons 22% chord hinge line being reference line leading edge sweepback dictated chord wing tip thought would try extra sweepback winglets So far Im too impressed efficiency thing about wing top wing fuse tip straight three degrees dihedral bottom side measures dihedral because wing gets thinner toward tip straight top surface eliminates droopedwing look have admit everything designed reason try original always try making things simple friends say Hey Id like build wings tail surfaces basically same Scooter sheeted fiberglass fuse comes readymade except adding servo rails tow hook pushrods stab bearing rudder post covering film course Flying Heat Seekers aspect ratio higher Scooter airfoil thinner fuselage lot cleaner has slightly less profile parasitic drag penetrates much better first HS weighed 72 oz making wing loading 106 ozIsq ft John Gunsaullus flying now moved CC center-of-gravity 76 Model Aviation VANCED AERO PRODUCTS YS & OS SURPASS 120 TtfiVEL IEXHNJST SYSTEMS FOR PRTTERN AIRCRAFT AND ULTIMATE EWE SIUCONE COUPLERS AND TAIL PIPES ALSO AVAIlABLE CALL oe ePITE F WOAATDd IWAES I1TEO RT BOX 365-C ANNA TX 75409 p14 924-3940 ONLY IMODEL HOBBY TRADE SHOW IN -LJTHERN CALIFORNIA FOR 1993 Thllin Show Admission $600 dren under 6 FREE adult Win RIG System 1st Trophies 2nd & 3rd rodSYSTEM ucing new fully automatic vacuum bagging system completely self monitoring has fully adjustable vacuum switch large capacity reservoir prevents frequent cycling vacuum pump Auto-Vac kit comes completely assembled~n i7 mounted wood base ready use Included kit E-Z Vac II electric pump rated 24 Hg adjustable vacuum switch 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Perhaps need sailplane can step up Two-Meter gasbags high per formance wont strain pocketbook flying skills solution both cases Alcyone 2M features same configuration airfoil combination Alcyonein smaller package wing loading remarkably low highperformance Two-Meter design contributes its outstanding sink rate performance modified Schuemann planform 5D70327037 airfoil combination turned-up tiplets give easy quick response stability thermals surprisingly flat glide Like its bigger brother Alcyone 2M features ailerons coupled rudder plus elevator flaps Its three-servo operation need computer radio wing one-piece foam simple yet strong spar reinforced carbon fiber fuselage constructed Conrinaed page 152 78 Model Aviation et units remember! 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tail moment three inches shorter big Alcyone allows interchanging Standard class 100-in wings same fuselage NSP now offering separate 100-in wing stab kit $6995 100-in wing two piece little Alcyones weight Standard class configuration 48 oz feature allows novice pilot move up higher performance sailplane natural manner Also gives opportunity compete two classes information Alcyone 2M well 114 other gliders including Grifter below get big 113-page Northeast Sailplane Products catalog sending $5 NSP 16 Kirby Lane Williston VT 05495 telephone number 802 658-9482 Ask Sal Grifter NSP Heres exciting new offering Sal Stan Northeast Sailplanes Grifter made Poland establishing itself top gliders European F3J competition Dont influenced its East bloc origin because some worlds best gliders being manufactured now F3J FAI designation international class thermal duration flying Launching hand towing 150-meter lines Dont think hand towing easy gliders little wind hand towing can stress wings much nice zoom off 12-volt winch So F3J aircraft need built strong havent heard reports people flying Grifters country yet Id expect ship very well thermal contests Hand towing potential hang-up Americans because accustomed winch launching Hand towing may seem too much like work us However want represent USA first Thermal Duration World Championships probably England 1994 youd best get together flying buddy start towing now Specs Grifter wingspan 1165 wing area 975 sq weight 68 oz wing loading 98 oz/sq ft airfoil modified RG12 price $74995 NSPs description Grifter comes essentially ready fly need install radio gear servo hookups epoxyglass fuselage gelcoated white sports slip-off nose cone inner fuselage trimmed ready accept radio gear stabilators foam covered balsa finished light lacquer built-up balsa rudder covered silkspan ready paint three-piece wing has flat center section small amount dihedral tips great unusual feature main bolt holding wing directly connected tow hook dramatically 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/01
Page Numbers: 73, 74, 75, 76, 78, 152, 153, 154, 155
Leon Kincaid original-design 122in-span Heat Seeker Plans fiberglass fuselage available FOUR new sailpianes featured months column Two fairly pricey ARFs Two-Meter wood/foam kit beautiful Unlimited Class scratch-builders project Maybe will tempt building next seasons killer contest ship New Modi Greco Technologies Greco announced original Modi 900 sailplane vacuum-bagged wings back December 1991 kit never really got off ground because Greco found volume production high-quality bagged wings easy proposition company also realized two specialpurpose Modi variants would work better market single general-purpose glider design cant optimized both AMA thermal F3B-type contest flying So over past year Greco has working improve construction flying characteristics two new Modis first version out Thermal Modi RADIO CONTROL 12 3 -u 0 1 0 m 0 0 C a CDN T 2I8 0 30 1 0 m w C a 13 23/4 3M 6_____ Wing Span Wing Area NR Stab Area Rudder Area Wing AirI oil Stab Airfoil Rap & Aileron Planform Angle SOARING H /7/17 91/ ~1 4 7] 51S/8 5 4 3 /0 122 974 sq 1528 110 sq /1138% 58 sq inJ6% K3311 sym 87% 22%C 29 degrees 4*6 January1993 73 Randy Spencer Thermal Modi Randy also holding Rose Bowl Festival trophy earned Modi 425I4 4 ---- 9 29 HEAT SEEKER Leon Kincaid GLIDER HEAVEN has wood-veneer-over-foam wing choice SD7037 S3021 RGl5 airfoils available now sells $800 Almost-Ready-to-fly ARF configuration lower priced builders kit will available soon other Modi molded-wing Molded Modi F3B work should available about $900 time read Im told both new Modis good fliers fact Daryl Perkins took first Unlimited Class LSF Nats Thermal Modi belonging Randy Spencer Randy tells plane SD7037 airfoil excellent thermal distance flying Grecos slightly edited nouncement Thermal Modi familiar Greco Technologies engineering technical consulting firm based Pasadena California staff includes both aerospace engineers sailplane enthusiasts allowing us insight aerodynamics materials wants needs hobbyist Thermal Modi has 116-in wingspan 949 sq area tripletaper Schuemann planform flying weight 82 oz wing loading 124 ozIsq ft Wing construction 25-psi blue foam -in ply root subribs unidirectional carbon/fiberglass reinforcement surface wood veneer mirrorlike natural finish 50-inlong fuselage fiberglass Kevlar reinforcement tail boom Thermal Modi available 53021 SD7037 RGl5 airfoil sections 53021 excellent pilot wants basic airfoil thermaling landing airfoil good low speeds has excellent speed range responds well lift will climb quickly good choice pilots first aileron sailplane 53021 wings slight modification can used replacement wings Falcons Legends SD7037 airfoil slightly advanced pilot wants bit speed has great flying characteristics extended speed range thermals well has good lift-to-drag ratio LIDalso ability use trailing edge camber enhanced performance RG15 advanced pilot able take advantage benefits 74 Model Aviation Eames Northeast Sailpianes compares big 121-in Alcyone its new little brother Two-Meter Alcyone Sean Walbank Polish-made Grifter Span 1165 Sean says flies beautifully Glider being imported US Northeast Sailpianes fast low-drag airfoil airfoil also retains energy well great thermaling has excellent medium-to-high speed range will slow down moderately well provides superb penetration camber changing speed envelope considerably improved excellent airfoil multitask competition well slope racing Thermal Modi comes almost ready fly ARF builder needs install radio equipment make servo-to-surface linkages Aluminum shaft hinges Teflon inserts flaps ailerons already installed wing joiner 1/2-in carbon-fiber rod laminated within brass tube information about Thermal Modi Molded Modi contact Greco Technologies PO Box 10 South Pasadena CA 91031 call 800 34-GRECO during standard business hours Heat Seeker Leon Kincaid Longtime sailplane fliers know Leons name Nats Champion designer Scooter series contest-winning designs heard Leon designed completely new ship hopped phone get news straight horses mouth Yes Leon said new 122-in-span glider fiberglass fuselage would give details soon completed move North Carolina Colorado Springs Leon moves often Bekins Leon good word sent plans photos three-view ever saw cant-miss thermal contest ship fact John Gunsaullus flying Leons original Heat Seeker won Sportsman Multi-Task event 92 LSF Nats LSF SMT rules 80-oz weight limit no ballast changing within round duration distance speed tasks Heat Seeker may become magazine construction article want get started right now can obtain plans Leon fuselage foam cores Bob Sealy Bobs address Quality Fiberglass 1941 N Dixie Avenue Cooksville TN 38501 Best call Bob 615 526-4770 check delivery Leons address 324 Mission Hill Way Colorado Springs CO 80921 Tel 719 488-0223 Call Leon price plans Leons description Heat Seeker started design Heat Seeker pure Sportsman Multi-Task class-type ship guys started advocate increasing classs weight 75 ounces 80 85 erased SMT drawings increased airfoil 10% 11% thick have no intention trying fly SMT against semipro pilots specialized F3B aircraft So 5 out SMT still have pretty good LDM Industries new Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kit can convert standard servos ball bearing servos just minutes Futaba Airtronics kits indudes 4 new servo top cases containing high quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaftThe remaining kit indudes4ball bearings replace plastic bushings come installed theservosLDMlndustriesnew Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kit will Eliminate wobble output shaft Eliminate servo deadband precise control response helicopters Reduce chance flutter airplanes Optimize steeling response cars Help absorb heavy steering loads boats Extend life servos used pull-pull type cable controls Now am thme kits available fit standard servos use today Kit #9600 fits standard Futaba servos S28 38 S48 5128 5138 S148 Hobby Shack Cirrus CS28 CS2 28 CS238 248 Price 4 $3995 Kit #9700 fits jrtronics 94102 PrIce 4for 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cone allows easy access switch radio gear Bob Sealy makes fuselages sells $50 Bob also sells wing stab foam cores $31 includes postage handling airfoil guess Im old diehard stuck medium-cambered Scooter airfoil however reduced thickness 12% 11% Basic features wing planform sweptback leading edges flap/aileron hinge lines perpendicular fuselage centerline Both flaps ailerons 22% chord hinge line being reference line leading edge sweepback dictated chord wing tip thought would try extra sweepback winglets So far Im too impressed efficiency thing about wing top wing fuse tip straight three degrees dihedral bottom side measures dihedral because wing gets thinner toward tip straight top surface eliminates droopedwing look have admit everything designed reason try original always try making things simple friends say Hey Id like build wings tail surfaces basically same Scooter sheeted fiberglass fuse comes readymade except adding servo rails tow hook pushrods stab bearing rudder post covering film course Flying Heat Seekers aspect ratio higher Scooter airfoil thinner fuselage lot cleaner has slightly less profile parasitic drag penetrates much better first HS weighed 72 oz making wing loading 106 ozIsq ft John Gunsaullus flying now moved CC center-of-gravity 76 Model Aviation VANCED AERO PRODUCTS YS & OS SURPASS 120 TtfiVEL IEXHNJST SYSTEMS FOR PRTTERN AIRCRAFT AND ULTIMATE EWE SIUCONE COUPLERS AND TAIL PIPES ALSO AVAIlABLE CALL oe ePITE F WOAATDd IWAES I1TEO RT BOX 365-C ANNA TX 75409 p14 924-3940 ONLY IMODEL HOBBY TRADE SHOW IN -LJTHERN CALIFORNIA FOR 1993 Thllin Show Admission $600 dren under 6 FREE adult Win RIG System 1st Trophies 2nd & 3rd rodSYSTEM ucing new fully automatic vacuum bagging system completely self monitoring has fully adjustable vacuum switch large capacity reservoir prevents frequent cycling vacuum pump Auto-Vac kit comes completely assembled~n i7 mounted wood base ready use Included kit E-Z Vac II electric pump rated 24 Hg adjustable vacuum switch 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Perhaps need sailplane can step up Two-Meter gasbags high per formance wont strain pocketbook flying skills solution both cases Alcyone 2M features same configuration airfoil combination Alcyonein smaller package wing loading remarkably low highperformance Two-Meter design contributes its outstanding sink rate performance modified Schuemann planform 5D70327037 airfoil combination turned-up tiplets give easy quick response stability thermals surprisingly flat glide Like its bigger brother Alcyone 2M features ailerons coupled rudder plus elevator flaps Its three-servo operation need computer radio wing one-piece foam simple yet strong spar reinforced carbon fiber fuselage constructed Conrinaed page 152 78 Model Aviation et units remember! 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tail moment three inches shorter big Alcyone allows interchanging Standard class 100-in wings same fuselage NSP now offering separate 100-in wing stab kit $6995 100-in wing two piece little Alcyones weight Standard class configuration 48 oz feature allows novice pilot move up higher performance sailplane natural manner Also gives opportunity compete two classes information Alcyone 2M well 114 other gliders including Grifter below get big 113-page Northeast Sailplane Products catalog sending $5 NSP 16 Kirby Lane Williston VT 05495 telephone number 802 658-9482 Ask Sal Grifter NSP Heres exciting new offering Sal Stan Northeast Sailplanes Grifter made Poland establishing itself top gliders European F3J competition Dont influenced its East bloc origin because some worlds best gliders being manufactured now F3J FAI designation international class thermal duration flying Launching hand towing 150-meter lines Dont think hand towing easy gliders little wind hand towing can stress wings much nice zoom off 12-volt winch So F3J aircraft need built strong havent heard reports people flying Grifters country yet Id expect ship very well thermal contests Hand towing potential hang-up Americans because accustomed winch launching Hand towing may seem too much like work us However want represent USA first Thermal Duration World Championships probably England 1994 youd best get together flying buddy start towing now Specs Grifter wingspan 1165 wing area 975 sq weight 68 oz wing loading 98 oz/sq ft airfoil modified RG12 price $74995 NSPs description Grifter comes essentially ready fly need install radio gear servo hookups epoxyglass fuselage gelcoated white sports slip-off nose cone inner fuselage trimmed ready accept radio gear stabilators foam covered balsa finished light lacquer built-up balsa rudder covered silkspan ready paint three-piece wing has flat center section small amount dihedral tips great unusual feature main bolt holding wing directly connected tow hook dramatically 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/01
Page Numbers: 73, 74, 75, 76, 78, 152, 153, 154, 155
Leon Kincaid original-design 122in-span Heat Seeker Plans fiberglass fuselage available FOUR new sailpianes featured months column Two fairly pricey ARFs Two-Meter wood/foam kit beautiful Unlimited Class scratch-builders project Maybe will tempt building next seasons killer contest ship New Modi Greco Technologies Greco announced original Modi 900 sailplane vacuum-bagged wings back December 1991 kit never really got off ground because Greco found volume production high-quality bagged wings easy proposition company also realized two specialpurpose Modi variants would work better market single general-purpose glider design cant optimized both AMA thermal F3B-type contest flying So over past year Greco has working improve construction flying characteristics two new Modis first version out Thermal Modi RADIO CONTROL 12 3 -u 0 1 0 m 0 0 C a CDN T 2I8 0 30 1 0 m w C a 13 23/4 3M 6_____ Wing Span Wing Area NR Stab Area Rudder Area Wing AirI oil Stab Airfoil Rap & Aileron Planform Angle SOARING H /7/17 91/ ~1 4 7] 51S/8 5 4 3 /0 122 974 sq 1528 110 sq /1138% 58 sq inJ6% K3311 sym 87% 22%C 29 degrees 4*6 January1993 73 Randy Spencer Thermal Modi Randy also holding Rose Bowl Festival trophy earned Modi 425I4 4 ---- 9 29 HEAT SEEKER Leon Kincaid GLIDER HEAVEN has wood-veneer-over-foam wing choice SD7037 S3021 RGl5 airfoils available now sells $800 Almost-Ready-to-fly ARF configuration lower priced builders kit will available soon other Modi molded-wing Molded Modi F3B work should available about $900 time read Im told both new Modis good fliers fact Daryl Perkins took first Unlimited Class LSF Nats Thermal Modi belonging Randy Spencer Randy tells plane SD7037 airfoil excellent thermal distance flying Grecos slightly edited nouncement Thermal Modi familiar Greco Technologies engineering technical consulting firm based Pasadena California staff includes both aerospace engineers sailplane enthusiasts allowing us insight aerodynamics materials wants needs hobbyist Thermal Modi has 116-in wingspan 949 sq area tripletaper Schuemann planform flying weight 82 oz wing loading 124 ozIsq ft Wing construction 25-psi blue foam -in ply root subribs unidirectional carbon/fiberglass reinforcement surface wood veneer mirrorlike natural finish 50-inlong fuselage fiberglass Kevlar reinforcement tail boom Thermal Modi available 53021 SD7037 RGl5 airfoil sections 53021 excellent pilot wants basic airfoil thermaling landing airfoil good low speeds has excellent speed range responds well lift will climb quickly good choice pilots first aileron sailplane 53021 wings slight modification can used replacement wings Falcons Legends SD7037 airfoil slightly advanced pilot wants bit speed has great flying characteristics extended speed range thermals well has good lift-to-drag ratio LIDalso ability use trailing edge camber enhanced performance RG15 advanced pilot able take advantage benefits 74 Model Aviation Eames Northeast Sailpianes compares big 121-in Alcyone its new little brother Two-Meter Alcyone Sean Walbank Polish-made Grifter Span 1165 Sean says flies beautifully Glider being imported US Northeast Sailpianes fast low-drag airfoil airfoil also retains energy well great thermaling has excellent medium-to-high speed range will slow down moderately well provides superb penetration camber changing speed envelope considerably improved excellent airfoil multitask competition well slope racing Thermal Modi comes almost ready fly ARF builder needs install radio equipment make servo-to-surface linkages Aluminum shaft hinges Teflon inserts flaps ailerons already installed wing joiner 1/2-in carbon-fiber rod laminated within brass tube information about Thermal Modi Molded Modi contact Greco Technologies PO Box 10 South Pasadena CA 91031 call 800 34-GRECO during standard business hours Heat Seeker Leon Kincaid Longtime sailplane fliers know Leons name Nats Champion designer Scooter series contest-winning designs heard Leon designed completely new ship hopped phone get news straight horses mouth Yes Leon said new 122-in-span glider fiberglass fuselage would give details soon completed move North Carolina Colorado Springs Leon moves often Bekins Leon good word sent plans photos three-view ever saw cant-miss thermal contest ship fact John Gunsaullus flying Leons original Heat Seeker won Sportsman Multi-Task event 92 LSF Nats LSF SMT rules 80-oz weight limit no ballast changing within round duration distance speed tasks Heat Seeker may become magazine construction article want get started right now can obtain plans Leon fuselage foam cores Bob Sealy Bobs address Quality Fiberglass 1941 N Dixie Avenue Cooksville TN 38501 Best call Bob 615 526-4770 check delivery Leons address 324 Mission Hill Way Colorado Springs CO 80921 Tel 719 488-0223 Call Leon price plans Leons description Heat Seeker started design Heat Seeker pure Sportsman Multi-Task class-type ship guys started advocate increasing classs weight 75 ounces 80 85 erased SMT drawings increased airfoil 10% 11% thick have no intention trying fly SMT against semipro pilots specialized F3B aircraft So 5 out SMT still have pretty good LDM Industries new Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kit can convert standard servos ball bearing servos just minutes Futaba Airtronics kits indudes 4 new servo top cases containing high quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaftThe remaining kit indudes4ball bearings replace plastic bushings come installed theservosLDMlndustriesnew Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kit will Eliminate wobble output shaft Eliminate servo deadband precise control response helicopters Reduce chance flutter airplanes Optimize steeling response cars Help absorb heavy steering loads boats Extend life servos used pull-pull type cable controls Now am thme kits available fit standard servos use today Kit #9600 fits standard Futaba servos S28 38 S48 5128 5138 S148 Hobby Shack Cirrus CS28 CS2 28 CS238 248 Price 4 $3995 Kit #9700 fits jrtronics 94102 PrIce 4for 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cone allows easy access switch radio gear Bob Sealy makes fuselages sells $50 Bob also sells wing stab foam cores $31 includes postage handling airfoil guess Im old diehard stuck medium-cambered Scooter airfoil however reduced thickness 12% 11% Basic features wing planform sweptback leading edges flap/aileron hinge lines perpendicular fuselage centerline Both flaps ailerons 22% chord hinge line being reference line leading edge sweepback dictated chord wing tip thought would try extra sweepback winglets So far Im too impressed efficiency thing about wing top wing fuse tip straight three degrees dihedral bottom side measures dihedral because wing gets thinner toward tip straight top surface eliminates droopedwing look have admit everything designed reason try original always try making things simple friends say Hey Id like build wings tail surfaces basically same Scooter sheeted fiberglass fuse comes readymade except adding servo rails tow hook pushrods stab bearing rudder post covering film course Flying Heat Seekers aspect ratio higher Scooter airfoil thinner fuselage lot cleaner has slightly less profile parasitic drag penetrates much better first HS weighed 72 oz making wing loading 106 ozIsq ft John Gunsaullus flying now moved CC center-of-gravity 76 Model Aviation VANCED AERO PRODUCTS YS & OS SURPASS 120 TtfiVEL IEXHNJST SYSTEMS FOR PRTTERN AIRCRAFT AND ULTIMATE EWE SIUCONE COUPLERS AND TAIL PIPES ALSO AVAIlABLE CALL oe ePITE F WOAATDd IWAES I1TEO RT BOX 365-C ANNA TX 75409 p14 924-3940 ONLY IMODEL HOBBY TRADE SHOW IN -LJTHERN CALIFORNIA FOR 1993 Thllin Show Admission $600 dren under 6 FREE adult Win RIG System 1st Trophies 2nd & 3rd rodSYSTEM ucing new fully automatic vacuum bagging system completely self monitoring has fully adjustable vacuum switch large capacity reservoir prevents frequent cycling vacuum pump Auto-Vac kit comes completely assembled~n i7 mounted wood base ready use Included kit E-Z Vac II electric pump rated 24 Hg adjustable vacuum switch 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Perhaps need sailplane can step up Two-Meter gasbags high per formance wont strain pocketbook flying skills solution both cases Alcyone 2M features same configuration airfoil combination Alcyonein smaller package wing loading remarkably low highperformance Two-Meter design contributes its outstanding sink rate performance modified Schuemann planform 5D70327037 airfoil combination turned-up tiplets give easy quick response stability thermals surprisingly flat glide Like its bigger brother Alcyone 2M features ailerons coupled rudder plus elevator flaps Its three-servo operation need computer radio wing one-piece foam simple yet strong spar reinforced carbon fiber fuselage constructed Conrinaed page 152 78 Model Aviation et units remember! 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nice zoom off 12-volt winch So F3J aircraft need built strong havent heard reports people flying Grifters country yet Id expect ship very well thermal contests Hand towing potential hang-up Americans because accustomed winch launching Hand towing may seem too much like work us However want represent USA first Thermal Duration World Championships probably England 1994 youd best get together flying buddy start towing now Specs Grifter wingspan 1165 wing area 975 sq weight 68 oz wing loading 98 oz/sq ft airfoil modified RG12 price $74995 NSPs description Grifter comes essentially ready fly need install radio gear servo hookups epoxyglass fuselage gelcoated white sports slip-off nose cone inner fuselage trimmed ready accept radio gear stabilators foam covered balsa finished light lacquer built-up balsa rudder covered silkspan ready paint three-piece wing has flat center section small amount dihedral tips great unusual feature main bolt holding wing directly connected tow hook dramatically 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/01
Page Numbers: 73, 74, 75, 76, 78, 152, 153, 154, 155
Leon Kincaid original-design 122in-span Heat Seeker Plans fiberglass fuselage available FOUR new sailpianes featured months column Two fairly pricey ARFs Two-Meter wood/foam kit beautiful Unlimited Class scratch-builders project Maybe will tempt building next seasons killer contest ship New Modi Greco Technologies Greco announced original Modi 900 sailplane vacuum-bagged wings back December 1991 kit never really got off ground because Greco found volume production high-quality bagged wings easy proposition company also realized two specialpurpose Modi variants would work better market single general-purpose glider design cant optimized both AMA thermal F3B-type contest flying So over past year Greco has working improve construction flying characteristics two new Modis first version out Thermal Modi RADIO CONTROL 12 3 -u 0 1 0 m 0 0 C a CDN T 2I8 0 30 1 0 m w C a 13 23/4 3M 6_____ Wing Span Wing Area NR Stab Area Rudder Area Wing AirI oil Stab Airfoil Rap & Aileron Planform Angle SOARING H /7/17 91/ ~1 4 7] 51S/8 5 4 3 /0 122 974 sq 1528 110 sq /1138% 58 sq inJ6% K3311 sym 87% 22%C 29 degrees 4*6 January1993 73 Randy Spencer Thermal Modi Randy also holding Rose Bowl Festival trophy earned Modi 425I4 4 ---- 9 29 HEAT SEEKER Leon Kincaid GLIDER HEAVEN has wood-veneer-over-foam wing choice SD7037 S3021 RGl5 airfoils available now sells $800 Almost-Ready-to-fly ARF configuration lower priced builders kit will available soon other Modi molded-wing Molded Modi F3B work should available about $900 time read Im told both new Modis good fliers fact Daryl Perkins took first Unlimited Class LSF Nats Thermal Modi belonging Randy Spencer Randy tells plane SD7037 airfoil excellent thermal distance flying Grecos slightly edited nouncement Thermal Modi familiar Greco Technologies engineering technical consulting firm based Pasadena California staff includes both aerospace engineers sailplane enthusiasts allowing us insight aerodynamics materials wants needs hobbyist Thermal Modi has 116-in wingspan 949 sq area tripletaper Schuemann planform flying weight 82 oz wing loading 124 ozIsq ft Wing construction 25-psi blue foam -in ply root subribs unidirectional carbon/fiberglass reinforcement surface wood veneer mirrorlike natural finish 50-inlong fuselage fiberglass Kevlar reinforcement tail boom Thermal Modi available 53021 SD7037 RGl5 airfoil sections 53021 excellent pilot wants basic airfoil thermaling landing airfoil good low speeds has excellent speed range responds well lift will climb quickly good choice pilots first aileron sailplane 53021 wings slight modification can used replacement wings Falcons Legends SD7037 airfoil slightly advanced pilot wants bit speed has great flying characteristics extended speed range thermals well has good lift-to-drag ratio LIDalso ability use trailing edge camber enhanced performance RG15 advanced pilot able take advantage benefits 74 Model Aviation Eames Northeast Sailpianes compares big 121-in Alcyone its new little brother Two-Meter Alcyone Sean Walbank Polish-made Grifter Span 1165 Sean says flies beautifully Glider being imported US Northeast Sailpianes fast low-drag airfoil airfoil also retains energy well great thermaling has excellent medium-to-high speed range will slow down moderately well provides superb penetration camber changing speed envelope considerably improved excellent airfoil multitask competition well slope racing Thermal Modi comes almost ready fly ARF builder needs install radio equipment make servo-to-surface linkages Aluminum shaft hinges Teflon inserts flaps ailerons already installed wing joiner 1/2-in carbon-fiber rod laminated within brass tube information about Thermal Modi Molded Modi contact Greco Technologies PO Box 10 South Pasadena CA 91031 call 800 34-GRECO during standard business hours Heat Seeker Leon Kincaid Longtime sailplane fliers know Leons name Nats Champion designer Scooter series contest-winning designs heard Leon designed completely new ship hopped phone get news straight horses mouth Yes Leon said new 122-in-span glider fiberglass fuselage would give details soon completed move North Carolina Colorado Springs Leon moves often Bekins Leon good word sent plans photos three-view ever saw cant-miss thermal contest ship fact John Gunsaullus flying Leons original Heat Seeker won Sportsman Multi-Task event 92 LSF Nats LSF SMT rules 80-oz weight limit no ballast changing within round duration distance speed tasks Heat Seeker may become magazine construction article want get started right now can obtain plans Leon fuselage foam cores Bob Sealy Bobs address Quality Fiberglass 1941 N Dixie Avenue Cooksville TN 38501 Best call Bob 615 526-4770 check delivery Leons address 324 Mission Hill Way Colorado Springs CO 80921 Tel 719 488-0223 Call Leon price plans Leons description Heat Seeker started design Heat Seeker pure Sportsman Multi-Task class-type ship guys started advocate increasing classs weight 75 ounces 80 85 erased SMT drawings increased airfoil 10% 11% thick have no intention trying fly SMT against semipro pilots specialized F3B aircraft So 5 out SMT still have pretty good LDM Industries new Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kit can convert standard servos ball bearing servos just minutes Futaba Airtronics kits indudes 4 new servo top cases containing high quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaftThe remaining kit indudes4ball bearings replace plastic bushings come installed theservosLDMlndustriesnew Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kit will Eliminate wobble output shaft Eliminate servo deadband precise control response helicopters Reduce chance flutter airplanes Optimize steeling response cars Help absorb heavy steering loads boats Extend life servos used pull-pull type cable controls Now am thme kits available fit standard servos use today Kit #9600 fits standard Futaba servos S28 38 S48 5128 5138 S148 Hobby Shack Cirrus CS28 CS2 28 CS238 248 Price 4 $3995 Kit #9700 fits jrtronics 94102 PrIce 4for $3995 Kit#9SOOisa bniringaet fits JR 502 & 507 Focus HS300 & H5500 RCD Apollo 05 Tower Hobbies TS-51 Ace Sport 330 Price 4 $2495 Now cost g ball bearing servo ym can upgrade complete set four standard servos order conversion kits send check money order LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Dept 3 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone 813 985-5616 Add $300 shipping handling per order Florida residents add 61/2% sales tax Dealer Inquiries Welcome VISA MASTER CARD Accepted cjbjz5L D M Industries qW9.aIMy R/CModI Rwh6 1564 January1993 75 hassle free Monocote tdm work try No-HEAT SoLvswr Obechi Large Sheets Please call 509-548-5201 send SASE 12306 Bergstrasse Leavenworth WA 98826 SAVE YOUR PLANES OFFICIAL RC PILOTS LOGBOOK Protect aircraft like pros Track fIki hts hours history maneuvers tjeld lixes ncIude repair guide & Instructor sign-off WW WIRTH PO Box 6236$800 White Plains NY 10602-8236 Famous Pasadena Static Display Models FREE Model Airplane Building Lessons RADIO CONTROLLED CARS S PLANES COPTERS NS 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cone allows easy access switch radio gear Bob Sealy makes fuselages sells $50 Bob also sells wing stab foam cores $31 includes postage handling airfoil guess Im old diehard stuck medium-cambered Scooter airfoil however reduced thickness 12% 11% Basic features wing planform sweptback leading edges flap/aileron hinge lines perpendicular fuselage centerline Both flaps ailerons 22% chord hinge line being reference line leading edge sweepback dictated chord wing tip thought would try extra sweepback winglets So far Im too impressed efficiency thing about wing top wing fuse tip straight three degrees dihedral bottom side measures dihedral because wing gets thinner toward tip straight top surface eliminates droopedwing look have admit everything designed reason try original always try making things simple friends say Hey Id like build wings tail surfaces basically same Scooter sheeted fiberglass fuse comes readymade except adding servo rails tow hook pushrods stab bearing rudder post covering film course Flying Heat Seekers aspect ratio higher Scooter airfoil thinner fuselage lot cleaner has slightly less profile parasitic drag penetrates much better first HS weighed 72 oz making wing loading 106 ozIsq ft John Gunsaullus flying now moved CC center-of-gravity 76 Model Aviation VANCED AERO PRODUCTS YS & OS SURPASS 120 TtfiVEL IEXHNJST SYSTEMS FOR PRTTERN AIRCRAFT AND ULTIMATE EWE SIUCONE COUPLERS AND TAIL PIPES ALSO AVAIlABLE CALL oe ePITE F WOAATDd IWAES I1TEO RT BOX 365-C ANNA TX 75409 p14 924-3940 ONLY IMODEL HOBBY TRADE SHOW IN -LJTHERN CALIFORNIA FOR 1993 Thllin Show Admission $600 dren under 6 FREE adult Win RIG System 1st Trophies 2nd & 3rd rodSYSTEM ucing new fully automatic vacuum bagging system completely self monitoring has fully adjustable vacuum switch large capacity reservoir prevents frequent cycling vacuum pump Auto-Vac kit comes completely assembled~n i7 mounted wood base ready use Included kit E-Z Vac II electric pump rated 24 Hg adjustable vacuum switch 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Perhaps need sailplane can step up Two-Meter gasbags high per formance wont strain pocketbook flying skills solution both cases Alcyone 2M features same configuration airfoil combination Alcyonein smaller package wing loading remarkably low highperformance Two-Meter design contributes its outstanding sink rate performance modified Schuemann planform 5D70327037 airfoil combination turned-up tiplets give easy quick response stability thermals surprisingly flat glide Like its bigger brother Alcyone 2M features ailerons coupled rudder plus elevator flaps Its three-servo operation need computer radio wing one-piece foam simple yet strong spar reinforced carbon fiber fuselage constructed Conrinaed page 152 78 Model Aviation et units remember! 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nice zoom off 12-volt winch So F3J aircraft need built strong havent heard reports people flying Grifters country yet Id expect ship very well thermal contests Hand towing potential hang-up Americans because accustomed winch launching Hand towing may seem too much like work us However want represent USA first Thermal Duration World Championships probably England 1994 youd best get together flying buddy start towing now Specs Grifter wingspan 1165 wing area 975 sq weight 68 oz wing loading 98 oz/sq ft airfoil modified RG12 price $74995 NSPs description Grifter comes essentially ready fly need install radio gear servo hookups epoxyglass fuselage gelcoated white sports slip-off nose cone inner fuselage trimmed ready accept radio gear stabilators foam covered balsa finished light lacquer built-up balsa rudder covered silkspan ready paint three-piece wing has flat center section small amount dihedral tips great unusual feature main bolt holding wing directly connected tow hook dramatically 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/01
Page Numbers: 73, 74, 75, 76, 78, 152, 153, 154, 155
Leon Kincaid original-design 122in-span Heat Seeker Plans fiberglass fuselage available FOUR new sailpianes featured months column Two fairly pricey ARFs Two-Meter wood/foam kit beautiful Unlimited Class scratch-builders project Maybe will tempt building next seasons killer contest ship New Modi Greco Technologies Greco announced original Modi 900 sailplane vacuum-bagged wings back December 1991 kit never really got off ground because Greco found volume production high-quality bagged wings easy proposition company also realized two specialpurpose Modi variants would work better market single general-purpose glider design cant optimized both AMA thermal F3B-type contest flying So over past year Greco has working improve construction flying characteristics two new Modis first version out Thermal Modi RADIO CONTROL 12 3 -u 0 1 0 m 0 0 C a CDN T 2I8 0 30 1 0 m w C a 13 23/4 3M 6_____ Wing Span Wing Area NR Stab Area Rudder Area Wing AirI oil Stab Airfoil Rap & Aileron Planform Angle SOARING H /7/17 91/ ~1 4 7] 51S/8 5 4 3 /0 122 974 sq 1528 110 sq /1138% 58 sq inJ6% K3311 sym 87% 22%C 29 degrees 4*6 January1993 73 Randy Spencer Thermal Modi Randy also holding Rose Bowl Festival trophy earned Modi 425I4 4 ---- 9 29 HEAT SEEKER Leon Kincaid GLIDER HEAVEN has wood-veneer-over-foam wing choice SD7037 S3021 RGl5 airfoils available now sells $800 Almost-Ready-to-fly ARF configuration lower priced builders kit will available soon other Modi molded-wing Molded Modi F3B work should available about $900 time read Im told both new Modis good fliers fact Daryl Perkins took first Unlimited Class LSF Nats Thermal Modi belonging Randy Spencer Randy tells plane SD7037 airfoil excellent thermal distance flying Grecos slightly edited nouncement Thermal Modi familiar Greco Technologies engineering technical consulting firm based Pasadena California staff includes both aerospace engineers sailplane enthusiasts allowing us insight aerodynamics materials wants needs hobbyist Thermal Modi has 116-in wingspan 949 sq area tripletaper Schuemann planform flying weight 82 oz wing loading 124 ozIsq ft Wing construction 25-psi blue foam -in ply root subribs unidirectional carbon/fiberglass reinforcement surface wood veneer mirrorlike natural finish 50-inlong fuselage fiberglass Kevlar reinforcement tail boom Thermal Modi available 53021 SD7037 RGl5 airfoil sections 53021 excellent pilot wants basic airfoil thermaling landing airfoil good low speeds has excellent speed range responds well lift will climb quickly good choice pilots first aileron sailplane 53021 wings slight modification can used replacement wings Falcons Legends SD7037 airfoil slightly advanced pilot wants bit speed has great flying characteristics extended speed range thermals well has good lift-to-drag ratio LIDalso ability use trailing edge camber enhanced performance RG15 advanced pilot able take advantage benefits 74 Model Aviation Eames Northeast Sailpianes compares big 121-in Alcyone its new little brother Two-Meter Alcyone Sean Walbank Polish-made Grifter Span 1165 Sean says flies beautifully Glider being imported US Northeast Sailpianes fast low-drag airfoil airfoil also retains energy well great thermaling has excellent medium-to-high speed range will slow down moderately well provides superb penetration camber changing speed envelope considerably improved excellent airfoil multitask competition well slope racing Thermal Modi comes almost ready fly ARF builder needs install radio equipment make servo-to-surface linkages Aluminum shaft hinges Teflon inserts flaps ailerons already installed wing joiner 1/2-in carbon-fiber rod laminated within brass tube information about Thermal Modi Molded Modi contact Greco Technologies PO Box 10 South Pasadena CA 91031 call 800 34-GRECO during standard business hours Heat Seeker Leon Kincaid Longtime sailplane fliers know Leons name Nats Champion designer Scooter series contest-winning designs heard Leon designed completely new ship hopped phone get news straight horses mouth Yes Leon said new 122-in-span glider fiberglass fuselage would give details soon completed move North Carolina Colorado Springs Leon moves often Bekins Leon good word sent plans photos three-view ever saw cant-miss thermal contest ship fact John Gunsaullus flying Leons original Heat Seeker won Sportsman Multi-Task event 92 LSF Nats LSF SMT rules 80-oz weight limit no ballast changing within round duration distance speed tasks Heat Seeker may become magazine construction article want get started right now can obtain plans Leon fuselage foam cores Bob Sealy Bobs address Quality Fiberglass 1941 N Dixie Avenue Cooksville TN 38501 Best call Bob 615 526-4770 check delivery Leons address 324 Mission Hill Way Colorado Springs CO 80921 Tel 719 488-0223 Call Leon price plans Leons description Heat Seeker started design Heat Seeker pure Sportsman Multi-Task class-type ship guys started advocate increasing classs weight 75 ounces 80 85 erased SMT drawings increased airfoil 10% 11% thick have no intention trying fly SMT against semipro pilots specialized F3B aircraft So 5 out SMT still have pretty good LDM Industries new Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kit can convert standard servos ball bearing servos just minutes Futaba Airtronics kits indudes 4 new servo top cases containing high quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaftThe remaining kit indudes4ball bearings replace plastic bushings come installed theservosLDMlndustriesnew Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kit will Eliminate wobble output shaft Eliminate servo deadband precise control response helicopters Reduce chance flutter airplanes Optimize steeling response cars Help absorb heavy steering loads boats Extend life servos used pull-pull type cable controls Now am thme kits available fit standard servos use today Kit #9600 fits standard Futaba servos S28 38 S48 5128 5138 S148 Hobby Shack Cirrus CS28 CS2 28 CS238 248 Price 4 $3995 Kit #9700 fits jrtronics 94102 PrIce 4for $3995 Kit#9SOOisa bniringaet fits JR 502 & 507 Focus HS300 & H5500 RCD Apollo 05 Tower Hobbies TS-51 Ace Sport 330 Price 4 $2495 Now cost g ball bearing servo ym can upgrade complete set four standard servos order conversion kits send check money order LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Dept 3 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone 813 985-5616 Add $300 shipping handling per order Florida residents add 61/2% sales tax Dealer Inquiries Welcome VISA MASTER CARD Accepted cjbjz5L D M Industries qW9.aIMy R/CModI Rwh6 1564 January1993 75 hassle free Monocote tdm work try No-HEAT SoLvswr Obechi Large Sheets Please call 509-548-5201 send SASE 12306 Bergstrasse Leavenworth WA 98826 SAVE YOUR PLANES OFFICIAL RC PILOTS LOGBOOK Protect aircraft like pros Track fIki hts hours history maneuvers tjeld lixes ncIude repair guide & Instructor sign-off WW WIRTH PO Box 6236$800 White Plains NY 10602-8236 Famous Pasadena Static Display Models FREE Model Airplane Building Lessons RADIO CONTROLLED CARS S PLANES COPTERS NS 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cone allows easy access switch radio gear Bob Sealy makes fuselages sells $50 Bob also sells wing stab foam cores $31 includes postage handling airfoil guess Im old diehard stuck medium-cambered Scooter airfoil however reduced thickness 12% 11% Basic features wing planform sweptback leading edges flap/aileron hinge lines perpendicular fuselage centerline Both flaps ailerons 22% chord hinge line being reference line leading edge sweepback dictated chord wing tip thought would try extra sweepback winglets So far Im too impressed efficiency thing about wing top wing fuse tip straight three degrees dihedral bottom side measures dihedral because wing gets thinner toward tip straight top surface eliminates droopedwing look have admit everything designed reason try original always try making things simple friends say Hey Id like build wings tail surfaces basically same Scooter sheeted fiberglass fuse comes readymade except adding servo rails tow hook pushrods stab bearing rudder post covering film course Flying Heat Seekers aspect ratio higher Scooter airfoil thinner fuselage lot cleaner has slightly less profile parasitic drag penetrates much better first HS weighed 72 oz making wing loading 106 ozIsq ft John Gunsaullus flying now moved CC center-of-gravity 76 Model Aviation VANCED AERO PRODUCTS YS & OS SURPASS 120 TtfiVEL IEXHNJST SYSTEMS FOR PRTTERN AIRCRAFT AND ULTIMATE EWE SIUCONE COUPLERS AND TAIL PIPES ALSO AVAIlABLE CALL oe ePITE F WOAATDd IWAES I1TEO RT BOX 365-C ANNA TX 75409 p14 924-3940 ONLY IMODEL HOBBY TRADE SHOW IN -LJTHERN CALIFORNIA FOR 1993 Thllin Show Admission $600 dren under 6 FREE adult Win RIG System 1st Trophies 2nd & 3rd rodSYSTEM ucing new fully automatic vacuum bagging system completely self monitoring has fully adjustable vacuum switch large capacity reservoir prevents frequent cycling vacuum pump Auto-Vac kit comes completely assembled~n i7 mounted wood base ready use Included kit E-Z Vac II electric pump rated 24 Hg adjustable vacuum switch 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Perhaps need sailplane can step up Two-Meter gasbags high per formance wont strain pocketbook flying skills solution both cases Alcyone 2M features same configuration airfoil combination Alcyonein smaller package wing loading remarkably low highperformance Two-Meter design contributes its outstanding sink rate performance modified Schuemann planform 5D70327037 airfoil combination turned-up tiplets give easy quick response stability thermals surprisingly flat glide Like its bigger brother Alcyone 2M features ailerons coupled rudder plus elevator flaps Its three-servo operation need computer radio wing one-piece foam simple yet strong spar reinforced carbon fiber fuselage constructed Conrinaed page 152 78 Model Aviation et units remember! 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nice zoom off 12-volt winch So F3J aircraft need built strong havent heard reports people flying Grifters country yet Id expect ship very well thermal contests Hand towing potential hang-up Americans because accustomed winch launching Hand towing may seem too much like work us However want represent USA first Thermal Duration World Championships probably England 1994 youd best get together flying buddy start towing now Specs Grifter wingspan 1165 wing area 975 sq weight 68 oz wing loading 98 oz/sq ft airfoil modified RG12 price $74995 NSPs description Grifter comes essentially ready fly need install radio gear servo hookups epoxyglass fuselage gelcoated white sports slip-off nose cone inner fuselage trimmed ready accept radio gear stabilators foam covered balsa finished light lacquer built-up balsa rudder covered silkspan ready paint three-piece wing has flat center section small amount dihedral tips great unusual feature main bolt holding wing directly connected tow hook dramatically 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/01
Page Numbers: 73, 74, 75, 76, 78, 152, 153, 154, 155
Leon Kincaid original-design 122in-span Heat Seeker Plans fiberglass fuselage available FOUR new sailpianes featured months column Two fairly pricey ARFs Two-Meter wood/foam kit beautiful Unlimited Class scratch-builders project Maybe will tempt building next seasons killer contest ship New Modi Greco Technologies Greco announced original Modi 900 sailplane vacuum-bagged wings back December 1991 kit never really got off ground because Greco found volume production high-quality bagged wings easy proposition company also realized two specialpurpose Modi variants would work better market single general-purpose glider design cant optimized both AMA thermal F3B-type contest flying So over past year Greco has working improve construction flying characteristics two new Modis first version out Thermal Modi RADIO CONTROL 12 3 -u 0 1 0 m 0 0 C a CDN T 2I8 0 30 1 0 m w C a 13 23/4 3M 6_____ Wing Span Wing Area NR Stab Area Rudder Area Wing AirI oil Stab Airfoil Rap & Aileron Planform Angle SOARING H /7/17 91/ ~1 4 7] 51S/8 5 4 3 /0 122 974 sq 1528 110 sq /1138% 58 sq inJ6% K3311 sym 87% 22%C 29 degrees 4*6 January1993 73 Randy Spencer Thermal Modi Randy also holding Rose Bowl Festival trophy earned Modi 425I4 4 ---- 9 29 HEAT SEEKER Leon Kincaid GLIDER HEAVEN has wood-veneer-over-foam wing choice SD7037 S3021 RGl5 airfoils available now sells $800 Almost-Ready-to-fly ARF configuration lower priced builders kit will available soon other Modi molded-wing Molded Modi F3B work should available about $900 time read Im told both new Modis good fliers fact Daryl Perkins took first Unlimited Class LSF Nats Thermal Modi belonging Randy Spencer Randy tells plane SD7037 airfoil excellent thermal distance flying Grecos slightly edited nouncement Thermal Modi familiar Greco Technologies engineering technical consulting firm based Pasadena California staff includes both aerospace engineers sailplane enthusiasts allowing us insight aerodynamics materials wants needs hobbyist Thermal Modi has 116-in wingspan 949 sq area tripletaper Schuemann planform flying weight 82 oz wing loading 124 ozIsq ft Wing construction 25-psi blue foam -in ply root subribs unidirectional carbon/fiberglass reinforcement surface wood veneer mirrorlike natural finish 50-inlong fuselage fiberglass Kevlar reinforcement tail boom Thermal Modi available 53021 SD7037 RGl5 airfoil sections 53021 excellent pilot wants basic airfoil thermaling landing airfoil good low speeds has excellent speed range responds well lift will climb quickly good choice pilots first aileron sailplane 53021 wings slight modification can used replacement wings Falcons Legends SD7037 airfoil slightly advanced pilot wants bit speed has great flying characteristics extended speed range thermals well has good lift-to-drag ratio LIDalso ability use trailing edge camber enhanced performance RG15 advanced pilot able take advantage benefits 74 Model Aviation Eames Northeast Sailpianes compares big 121-in Alcyone its new little brother Two-Meter Alcyone Sean Walbank Polish-made Grifter Span 1165 Sean says flies beautifully Glider being imported US Northeast Sailpianes fast low-drag airfoil airfoil also retains energy well great thermaling has excellent medium-to-high speed range will slow down moderately well provides superb penetration camber changing speed envelope considerably improved excellent airfoil multitask competition well slope racing Thermal Modi comes almost ready fly ARF builder needs install radio equipment make servo-to-surface linkages Aluminum shaft hinges Teflon inserts flaps ailerons already installed wing joiner 1/2-in carbon-fiber rod laminated within brass tube information about Thermal Modi Molded Modi contact Greco Technologies PO Box 10 South Pasadena CA 91031 call 800 34-GRECO during standard business hours Heat Seeker Leon Kincaid Longtime sailplane fliers know Leons name Nats Champion designer Scooter series contest-winning designs heard Leon designed completely new ship hopped phone get news straight horses mouth Yes Leon said new 122-in-span glider fiberglass fuselage would give details soon completed move North Carolina Colorado Springs Leon moves often Bekins Leon good word sent plans photos three-view ever saw cant-miss thermal contest ship fact John Gunsaullus flying Leons original Heat Seeker won Sportsman Multi-Task event 92 LSF Nats LSF SMT rules 80-oz weight limit no ballast changing within round duration distance speed tasks Heat Seeker may become magazine construction article want get started right now can obtain plans Leon fuselage foam cores Bob Sealy Bobs address Quality Fiberglass 1941 N Dixie Avenue Cooksville TN 38501 Best call Bob 615 526-4770 check delivery Leons address 324 Mission Hill Way Colorado Springs CO 80921 Tel 719 488-0223 Call Leon price plans Leons description Heat Seeker started design Heat Seeker pure Sportsman Multi-Task class-type ship guys started advocate increasing classs weight 75 ounces 80 85 erased SMT drawings increased airfoil 10% 11% thick have no intention trying fly SMT against semipro pilots specialized F3B aircraft So 5 out SMT still have pretty good LDM Industries new Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kit can convert standard servos ball bearing servos just minutes Futaba Airtronics kits indudes 4 new servo top cases containing high quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaftThe remaining kit indudes4ball bearings replace plastic bushings come installed theservosLDMlndustriesnew Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kit will Eliminate wobble output shaft Eliminate servo deadband precise control response helicopters Reduce chance flutter airplanes Optimize steeling response cars Help absorb heavy steering loads boats Extend life servos used pull-pull type cable controls Now am thme kits available fit standard servos use today Kit #9600 fits standard Futaba servos S28 38 S48 5128 5138 S148 Hobby Shack Cirrus CS28 CS2 28 CS238 248 Price 4 $3995 Kit #9700 fits jrtronics 94102 PrIce 4for $3995 Kit#9SOOisa bniringaet fits JR 502 & 507 Focus HS300 & H5500 RCD Apollo 05 Tower Hobbies TS-51 Ace Sport 330 Price 4 $2495 Now cost g ball bearing servo ym can upgrade complete set four standard servos order conversion kits send check money order LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Dept 3 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone 813 985-5616 Add $300 shipping handling per order Florida residents add 61/2% sales tax Dealer Inquiries Welcome VISA MASTER CARD Accepted cjbjz5L D M Industries qW9.aIMy R/CModI Rwh6 1564 January1993 75 hassle free Monocote tdm work try No-HEAT SoLvswr Obechi Large Sheets Please call 509-548-5201 send SASE 12306 Bergstrasse Leavenworth WA 98826 SAVE YOUR PLANES OFFICIAL RC PILOTS LOGBOOK Protect aircraft like pros Track fIki hts hours history maneuvers tjeld lixes ncIude repair guide & Instructor sign-off WW WIRTH PO Box 6236$800 White Plains NY 10602-8236 Famous Pasadena Static Display Models FREE Model Airplane Building Lessons RADIO CONTROLLED CARS S PLANES COPTERS NS FOR SHOW INFORMATION PHONE 7147236057 Fax 7147230913 SWAP SHOP call Red 209-931-0214 GIANT RAFFLE Advance Admission Tickets Available International Modeler Shows Inc Dept E Box 10127 Costa Mesa CA 92627 thermal sailplane some Multi-Task capabilities goals Heat Seeker modem-looking sailplane true model builder could build having spend arm leg finance definition model builder guy builds sticks sheet balsa normal glue other words HS can built composites vacuum bags obechi fancy stuff. could blueprints show standard built-up wing stab rudderall balsa sheeted also show cutting templates foam builder Emphasis put stabs make extra light Less weight tail means less stress skinny fuselage first set stabs A2 AAA sheeting weighed 34 grams ready cover second set contest-grade balsa 28 gramslighter nonsheeted stab ever built fuselage molded fiberglass Kevlar reinforcement side designed fuse wing high could added aerodynamically shaped fillet eliminate low pressure turbulent corners slip-on nose cone allows easy access switch radio gear Bob Sealy makes fuselages sells $50 Bob also sells wing stab foam cores $31 includes postage handling airfoil guess Im old diehard stuck medium-cambered Scooter airfoil however reduced thickness 12% 11% Basic features wing planform sweptback leading edges flap/aileron hinge lines perpendicular fuselage centerline Both flaps ailerons 22% chord hinge line being reference line leading edge sweepback dictated chord wing tip thought would try extra sweepback winglets So far Im too impressed efficiency thing about wing top wing fuse tip straight three degrees dihedral bottom side measures dihedral because wing gets thinner toward tip straight top surface eliminates droopedwing look have admit everything designed reason try original always try making things simple friends say Hey Id like build wings tail surfaces basically same Scooter sheeted fiberglass fuse comes readymade except adding servo rails tow hook pushrods stab bearing rudder post covering film course Flying Heat Seekers aspect ratio higher Scooter airfoil thinner fuselage lot cleaner has slightly less profile parasitic drag penetrates much better first HS weighed 72 oz making wing loading 106 ozIsq ft John Gunsaullus flying now moved CC center-of-gravity 76 Model Aviation VANCED AERO PRODUCTS YS & OS SURPASS 120 TtfiVEL IEXHNJST SYSTEMS FOR PRTTERN AIRCRAFT AND ULTIMATE EWE SIUCONE COUPLERS AND TAIL PIPES ALSO AVAIlABLE CALL oe ePITE F WOAATDd IWAES I1TEO RT BOX 365-C ANNA TX 75409 p14 924-3940 ONLY IMODEL HOBBY TRADE SHOW IN -LJTHERN CALIFORNIA FOR 1993 Thllin Show Admission $600 dren under 6 FREE adult Win RIG System 1st Trophies 2nd & 3rd rodSYSTEM ucing new fully automatic vacuum bagging system completely self monitoring has fully adjustable vacuum switch large capacity reservoir prevents frequent cycling vacuum pump Auto-Vac kit comes completely assembled~n i7 mounted wood base ready use Included kit E-Z Vac II electric pump rated 24 Hg adjustable vacuum switch vacuum gauge large capacity reservoir check valve neoprene tubing E-Z Vac connector 71 two Quick-Lock seals 9 18 wide bagging tube 9 15 wide 230 V System evaijasle breather cloth set vacuumAdd s7oc 5&H checklMo/coD baggina instructionsMC NISA accepted CA residents add 775% Tax 92714 much farther back calculated rearward CG lower decalage John flying much faster better original setupwhich no surprise As said airfoil medium camber range 33% halfway between well-known S3021 296% 5D7032 366% airfoil has won Nats twice cant too bad Alcyone 2M Northeast Sailplane Products NSP has excellent success big 121-in-span Alcyone designed LeRoy Satterlee manufactured Mel Culpepper have winner natural tendency progress variations same theme So now can build little Two-Meter Alcyone kit price $9995 Specs follows Wingspan 7875 area 609 sq weight 35 oz wing loading 85 oz/sq ft airfoil 5D703215D7037 NSPs write-up Maybe love Alcyone much have dreamed finding Two-Meter sailplane similar performance handling Perhaps need sailplane can step up Two-Meter gasbags high per formance wont strain pocketbook flying skills solution both cases Alcyone 2M features same configuration airfoil combination Alcyonein smaller package wing loading remarkably low highperformance Two-Meter design contributes its outstanding sink rate performance modified Schuemann planform 5D70327037 airfoil combination turned-up tiplets give easy quick response stability thermals surprisingly flat glide Like its bigger brother Alcyone 2M features ailerons coupled rudder plus elevator flaps Its three-servo operation need computer radio wing one-piece foam simple yet strong spar reinforced carbon fiber fuselage constructed Conrinaed page 152 78 Model Aviation et units remember! 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tail moment three inches shorter big Alcyone allows interchanging Standard class 100-in wings same fuselage NSP now offering separate 100-in wing stab kit $6995 100-in wing two piece little Alcyones weight Standard class configuration 48 oz feature allows novice pilot move up higher performance sailplane natural manner Also gives opportunity compete two classes information Alcyone 2M well 114 other gliders including Grifter below get big 113-page Northeast Sailplane Products catalog sending $5 NSP 16 Kirby Lane Williston VT 05495 telephone number 802 658-9482 Ask Sal Grifter NSP Heres exciting new offering Sal Stan Northeast Sailplanes Grifter made Poland establishing itself top gliders European F3J competition Dont influenced its East bloc origin because some worlds best gliders being manufactured now F3J FAI designation international class thermal duration flying Launching hand towing 150-meter lines Dont think hand towing easy gliders little wind hand towing can stress wings much nice zoom off 12-volt winch So F3J aircraft need built strong havent heard reports people flying Grifters country yet Id expect ship very well thermal contests Hand towing potential hang-up Americans because accustomed winch launching Hand towing may seem too much like work us However want represent USA first Thermal Duration World Championships probably England 1994 youd best get together flying buddy start towing now Specs Grifter wingspan 1165 wing area 975 sq weight 68 oz wing loading 98 oz/sq ft airfoil modified RG12 price $74995 NSPs description Grifter comes essentially ready fly need install radio gear servo hookups epoxyglass fuselage gelcoated white sports slip-off nose cone inner fuselage trimmed ready accept radio gear stabilators foam covered balsa finished light lacquer built-up balsa rudder covered silkspan ready paint three-piece wing has flat center section small amount dihedral tips great unusual feature main bolt holding wing directly connected tow hook dramatically 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/01
Page Numbers: 73, 74, 75, 76, 78, 152, 153, 154, 155
Leon Kincaid original-design 122in-span Heat Seeker Plans fiberglass fuselage available FOUR new sailpianes featured months column Two fairly pricey ARFs Two-Meter wood/foam kit beautiful Unlimited Class scratch-builders project Maybe will tempt building next seasons killer contest ship New Modi Greco Technologies Greco announced original Modi 900 sailplane vacuum-bagged wings back December 1991 kit never really got off ground because Greco found volume production high-quality bagged wings easy proposition company also realized two specialpurpose Modi variants would work better market single general-purpose glider design cant optimized both AMA thermal F3B-type contest flying So over past year Greco has working improve construction flying characteristics two new Modis first version out Thermal Modi RADIO CONTROL 12 3 -u 0 1 0 m 0 0 C a CDN T 2I8 0 30 1 0 m w C a 13 23/4 3M 6_____ Wing Span Wing Area NR Stab Area Rudder Area Wing AirI oil Stab Airfoil Rap & Aileron Planform Angle SOARING H /7/17 91/ ~1 4 7] 51S/8 5 4 3 /0 122 974 sq 1528 110 sq /1138% 58 sq inJ6% K3311 sym 87% 22%C 29 degrees 4*6 January1993 73 Randy Spencer Thermal Modi Randy also holding Rose Bowl Festival trophy earned Modi 425I4 4 ---- 9 29 HEAT SEEKER Leon Kincaid GLIDER HEAVEN has wood-veneer-over-foam wing choice SD7037 S3021 RGl5 airfoils available now sells $800 Almost-Ready-to-fly ARF configuration lower priced builders kit will available soon other Modi molded-wing Molded Modi F3B work should available about $900 time read Im told both new Modis good fliers fact Daryl Perkins took first Unlimited Class LSF Nats Thermal Modi belonging Randy Spencer Randy tells plane SD7037 airfoil excellent thermal distance flying Grecos slightly edited nouncement Thermal Modi familiar Greco Technologies engineering technical consulting firm based Pasadena California staff includes both aerospace engineers sailplane enthusiasts allowing us insight aerodynamics materials wants needs hobbyist Thermal Modi has 116-in wingspan 949 sq area tripletaper Schuemann planform flying weight 82 oz wing loading 124 ozIsq ft Wing construction 25-psi blue foam -in ply root subribs unidirectional carbon/fiberglass reinforcement surface wood veneer mirrorlike natural finish 50-inlong fuselage fiberglass Kevlar reinforcement tail boom Thermal Modi available 53021 SD7037 RGl5 airfoil sections 53021 excellent pilot wants basic airfoil thermaling landing airfoil good low speeds has excellent speed range responds well lift will climb quickly good choice pilots first aileron sailplane 53021 wings slight modification can used replacement wings Falcons Legends SD7037 airfoil slightly advanced pilot wants bit speed has great flying characteristics extended speed range thermals well has good lift-to-drag ratio LIDalso ability use trailing edge camber enhanced performance RG15 advanced pilot able take advantage benefits 74 Model Aviation Eames Northeast Sailpianes compares big 121-in Alcyone its new little brother Two-Meter Alcyone Sean Walbank Polish-made Grifter Span 1165 Sean says flies beautifully Glider being imported US Northeast Sailpianes fast low-drag airfoil airfoil also retains energy well great thermaling has excellent medium-to-high speed range will slow down moderately well provides superb penetration camber changing speed envelope considerably improved excellent airfoil multitask competition well slope racing Thermal Modi comes almost ready fly ARF builder needs install radio equipment make servo-to-surface linkages Aluminum shaft hinges Teflon inserts flaps ailerons already installed wing joiner 1/2-in carbon-fiber rod laminated within brass tube information about Thermal Modi Molded Modi contact Greco Technologies PO Box 10 South Pasadena CA 91031 call 800 34-GRECO during standard business hours Heat Seeker Leon Kincaid Longtime sailplane fliers know Leons name Nats Champion designer Scooter series contest-winning designs heard Leon designed completely new ship hopped phone get news straight horses mouth Yes Leon said new 122-in-span glider fiberglass fuselage would give details soon completed move North Carolina Colorado Springs Leon moves often Bekins Leon good word sent plans photos three-view ever saw cant-miss thermal contest ship fact John Gunsaullus flying Leons original Heat Seeker won Sportsman Multi-Task event 92 LSF Nats LSF SMT rules 80-oz weight limit no ballast changing within round duration distance speed tasks Heat Seeker may become magazine construction article want get started right now can obtain plans Leon fuselage foam cores Bob Sealy Bobs address Quality Fiberglass 1941 N Dixie Avenue Cooksville TN 38501 Best call Bob 615 526-4770 check delivery Leons address 324 Mission Hill Way Colorado Springs CO 80921 Tel 719 488-0223 Call Leon price plans Leons description Heat Seeker started design Heat Seeker pure Sportsman Multi-Task class-type ship guys started advocate increasing classs weight 75 ounces 80 85 erased SMT drawings 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FOR SHOW INFORMATION PHONE 7147236057 Fax 7147230913 SWAP SHOP call Red 209-931-0214 GIANT RAFFLE Advance Admission Tickets Available International Modeler Shows Inc Dept E Box 10127 Costa Mesa CA 92627 thermal sailplane some Multi-Task capabilities goals Heat Seeker modem-looking sailplane true model builder could build having spend arm leg finance definition model builder guy builds sticks sheet balsa normal glue other words HS can built composites vacuum bags obechi fancy stuff. could blueprints show standard built-up wing stab rudderall balsa sheeted also show cutting templates foam builder Emphasis put stabs make extra light Less weight tail means less stress skinny fuselage first set stabs A2 AAA sheeting weighed 34 grams ready cover second set contest-grade balsa 28 gramslighter nonsheeted stab ever built fuselage molded fiberglass Kevlar reinforcement side designed fuse wing high could added aerodynamically shaped fillet eliminate low pressure turbulent corners slip-on nose cone allows easy access switch radio gear Bob Sealy makes fuselages sells $50 Bob also sells wing stab foam cores $31 includes postage handling airfoil guess Im old diehard stuck medium-cambered Scooter airfoil however reduced thickness 12% 11% Basic features wing planform sweptback leading edges flap/aileron hinge lines perpendicular fuselage centerline Both flaps ailerons 22% chord hinge line being reference line leading edge sweepback dictated chord wing tip thought would try extra sweepback winglets So far Im too impressed efficiency thing about wing top wing fuse tip straight three degrees dihedral bottom side measures dihedral because wing gets thinner toward tip straight top surface eliminates droopedwing look have admit everything designed reason try original always try making things simple friends say Hey Id like build wings tail surfaces basically same Scooter sheeted fiberglass fuse comes readymade except adding servo rails tow hook pushrods stab bearing rudder post covering film course Flying Heat Seekers aspect ratio higher Scooter airfoil thinner fuselage lot cleaner has slightly less profile parasitic drag penetrates much better first HS weighed 72 oz making wing loading 106 ozIsq ft John Gunsaullus flying now moved CC center-of-gravity 76 Model Aviation VANCED AERO PRODUCTS YS & OS SURPASS 120 TtfiVEL IEXHNJST SYSTEMS FOR PRTTERN AIRCRAFT AND ULTIMATE EWE SIUCONE COUPLERS AND TAIL PIPES ALSO AVAIlABLE CALL oe ePITE F WOAATDd IWAES I1TEO RT BOX 365-C ANNA TX 75409 p14 924-3940 ONLY IMODEL HOBBY TRADE SHOW IN -LJTHERN CALIFORNIA FOR 1993 Thllin Show Admission $600 dren under 6 FREE adult Win RIG System 1st Trophies 2nd & 3rd rodSYSTEM ucing new fully automatic vacuum bagging system completely self monitoring has fully adjustable vacuum switch large capacity reservoir prevents frequent cycling vacuum pump Auto-Vac kit comes completely assembled~n i7 mounted wood base ready use Included kit E-Z Vac II electric pump rated 24 Hg adjustable vacuum switch 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Perhaps need sailplane can step up Two-Meter gasbags high per formance wont strain pocketbook flying skills solution both cases Alcyone 2M features same configuration airfoil combination Alcyonein smaller package wing loading remarkably low highperformance Two-Meter design contributes its outstanding sink rate performance modified Schuemann planform 5D70327037 airfoil combination turned-up tiplets give easy quick response stability thermals surprisingly flat glide Like its bigger brother Alcyone 2M features ailerons coupled rudder plus elevator flaps Its three-servo operation need computer radio wing one-piece foam simple yet strong spar reinforced carbon fiber fuselage constructed Conrinaed page 152 78 Model Aviation et units remember! 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nice zoom off 12-volt winch So F3J aircraft need built strong havent heard reports people flying Grifters country yet Id expect ship very well thermal contests Hand towing potential hang-up Americans because accustomed winch launching Hand towing may seem too much like work us However want represent USA first Thermal Duration World Championships probably England 1994 youd best get together flying buddy start towing now Specs Grifter wingspan 1165 wing area 975 sq weight 68 oz wing loading 98 oz/sq ft airfoil modified RG12 price $74995 NSPs description Grifter comes essentially ready fly need install radio gear servo hookups epoxyglass fuselage gelcoated white sports slip-off nose cone inner fuselage trimmed ready accept radio gear stabilators foam covered balsa finished light lacquer built-up balsa rudder covered silkspan ready paint three-piece wing has flat center section small amount dihedral tips great unusual feature main bolt holding wing directly connected tow hook dramatically 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