RADIO CONTROL Soaring HI GUYS JUST GOT BACK FROM THE SLOPE boy conditions. marginal know Wil Byers writes Slope column try infringe expertise really love slope fly Sorry Wil Anyway have slope up Santa Rosa kinda share cows doesnt really face wind owner property likes us Which basically means doesnt mind tramping around property dont think cows really care fun thing about slope quite often like ridge-assisted thermal flying all-out sloping can cruising face sudden nothing sink due thermals somewhere front hill know sounds crazy love kind conditions Anyone can fly ridge pumping can learn about own abilities sailplanes capabilities mediocre conditions am rambling on about type flying because test flying conditions get real feel particular model am testing Mike Popescu Inventec Corp sent new sailplane offering Esteem take test ride am easily impressed model Well what can say Ive kind spoiled being able fly all-molded F3B Eagle Maverick performance models truly world-class So someone wants fly airplane time tongue-in-cheek approach can truly say very impressed flight performance handling characteristics Esteem 5D7080 airfoil definitely excellent choice thermal duration model model went up lightest lift cruised between small thermals efficiently couldnt believe wide speed range airfoil impressed airfoil prototype wing made obechi Maverick However have something criticize about Esteem see am sort center gravity CG connoisseur performance good sailplane can ruined less-thanoptimal CG setting am going say tape $225 quarters very long tailboom am certain since speaking Mike has fixed little problem plans Esteem available Ed Slegers Slegers International 201 366-0880 Northeast Sailplane Products 802 658-9482 Thermal Eagle have write-up Airtronics Thermal Eagle good friend Byron Blakeslee Thermal Eagle Mark Allen-designed Open Class thermal duration competition model flaps ailerons uses four servos wings computer radio like Airtronics Vision JR X-3885 [or Futaba 9ZAP DPI necessary Thermal Eagle descended Marks very successful F3B Eagle uses same ultra-slim fiberglass fuselage Specs 118-inch wingspan 915 sqin wing area 68-ounce flying weight 106 oz/sqft wing loading Kits come obechi presheeted wings stabs rudder built-up balsa construction kit priced $400 second Thermal Eagle first early kit Mark used 5D8000 airfoil section 89% thick 17% camber Like 5D7003 used original F3B Eagle now use RGl5 likes go fast straight flight model wonderful high-speed cruising around field However trouble keeping flying fast enough thermal circles Id enter thermal make about two circles glider climbing nicely unfortunately let speed bleed off started flying like turkey Eagle Piece cake Joe Wurts definitely tough proposition newer version Thermal Eagle marketed Airtronics uses RGl5 airfoil section 89% thick 18% camber Also fairly thin whole lot liftgenerating camber specs two airfoils similar practice RGl5 has proven very popular sailplaners 5D8000 has RG15 used everything F3B slope racing high-performance thermal duration flying Also latest T Eagles have straight wings earlier versions tipped-up tiplets Take pickI dont think much difference flying characteristics Thermal Eagle kit first-rate just about respects Packaging instructions tops fiberglass fuselage very well made Kevlar reinforcement minimal pinholes 82 Model Aviation Miller L Byron Blakeslee Thermal Eagles RMSA club field Denver Thermal Eagle review text Skip Millers molded F3B Eagle front Thermal Eagles back TE launches high thermals well lands easily Esteem 110 Mike Popescus living room Author impressed its flight performance handling foam wings obechi wood sheeting beautifully produced ailerons/flaps prerouted Hardware complete highest quality including Squires /l6 hardened steel wing joiner rod heavy duty hardened towbook Other good accessories include Mylar flap/aileron hinge tape Mylar gap-seal tape servo covers maple sanding block included think nice touchespecially since has 80-grit aluminum oxide paper good stuff need go auto-finish store find perfect shaping basswood leading edge capstripping along wing/aileron/flap facings essential items included hookup wire wing servos four-pin connectors wing love modern glider kits presheeted flying surfacesespecially top-quality ones like Thermal Eagle Putting together provides lot enjoyment therapeutic relaxation can get air much faster course have pay extra work kit days find soaring enthusiasts would rather spend few extra bucks save time get higherquality finished product following instructions dont think anyone could go wrong putting Thermal Eagle together things changed installation pushrod tubes position receiver installing flap horns backwards clevis hole rear hinge line instead directly under Use compass draw motion horn plans flap comes down youll see improved mechanical advantage Putting pushrod tubes bit pain went foam plug method deal make cardboard templates outside fuselage three evenly spaced places cut corresponding one-inch-thick plugs scrap foam plugs edge notched accept tubes shoved one-by-one fuselage through canopy opening long stick has two small nails fixed end Dont forget third tube supplied receiver antenna wire plans show receiver positioned just behind battery followed rudder elevator servos reversed order put servos forward receiver could lifted out giving room insert ballast avoid having cast molten lead toxic fumes made ballast plumbers solder bars available hardware stores keep ballast place drill hole through bottom fuselage inch ahead towhook Make sure chunk ballast centered over CG drill corresponding hole Tap secure blind nut 6-32 screw Eight- 12- 20-ounce chunks should provide sufficient go deal winds up unflyable Eagles nose too skinny accept standard-size rectangular battery packs plans show diamond-shaped configuration four AA cells went easy routeand bought pack having four 2/3A 600 mAb-size cells standing up row size pack fits farther up nose leaving room servos receiver custom made packs available SR Batteries 516 286-0079 TNR Technical 800 346-0601 Now about fun part flying glider Put towhook exactly shown plans Thermal Eagle should launch more-or-less straight up Any farther back could produce popoffs can see little wing bending during launch dont go stand-on-it F3B missile-type launches Nevertheless judicious pedaling smart dive/zoom youll find Thermal Eagle high thermal competition model fieldControl surface throws given instructions should very close fliers comfort zone take advantage mixes presets offered computer radio Launch flap/aileron pre-set aileron-to-rudder flap-to-elevator mixing musts March 1995 53 instructions also mention elevatorto-camber aileron crow mixing mixes fun experiment will improve planes performance circumstances also have camber Visions leftside slider little camber flaps ailerons droop downward slows glider often helps working small thermals Reflex camber flaps ailerons little up isnt necessary airfoil RGl5 Thermal Eagle great allaround performer has no bad characteristics actually easy fly Its versatility its chief selling point wont quite float Oly II nor will keep up F3B Eagle speed comes fairly close Remember floaters heavy models perform well realm Over past two seasons Thermal Eagle has proven popular design Rocky Mountain Soaring Association club Denver normal summertime air characterized instability strong lift naturally strong sink too often experience calm mornings windy afternoons need glider pretty much ready conditions would apply anywhere ideal sailplane can float penetrate wind climb well move smartly thermal next dive away bad air Thermal Eagle comes close ideal all-around model Ive seen 68 ounces medium-weight airplane enough wing loading produce good cruising speed Put nose down picks up enough speed get out sink usually its high-lift section RU 15 will climb nicely watch what youre doing thermals Fliers some aileron experience will find have real thoroughbred Thermal Eagle kits available Airtronics Specialty Division 714 8303447 Slegers International 201 366-0880 Northeast Sailplane Products 802 6589482 some better hobby shops IFICATIONS Engine- 25 40 2-cycle 40 48 4-cycle Radio 2 Channel B&M MODEL CO 290 W 1050 N LAYTON UT 84041 PHONE 801544-5689 Seed Call Free Brochure HOT BOX FLIGHT SUPPORT CUTS SQUARES AND SLOTS SET INCLUDES SIZES 1/5 3/15 1/4 5/IB3/8 MADE FROM NICKELPLATED STEEL No SPS5 -$1200 BRUSHEST-PINI 3PCS MINIATURE 1 1/4I WIRE BRUSH SET100 PACKI ONE EACH BRASSI NYLON STAINLESSTP14 MWB3- Ssoo$200 ZONA SAWS 15042 TEETH 3/4$230 200 32 TEETH 3/4 230 2S0 WIRE BOX 250 4S0 SUPER SABRE DelCo CVIII LONG & SHORT BLADE 260 500 1 1/4 WIDE 270 600 ZONA HAKA JUNIOR HACKSAW 165 DRILL SETS FIRST QUALElY HIGH SPEED STEEL ALL SETS BUPPUED IN CARS DSIEElIlBtol/4 0I13B-I4 4-SC DS1B11/18Ia1/2- Pa pasI- $655 DBIU TO Z Z 26 p 2355 DREMEL 3950 TOP OF ThE LINE MOTO POWER TOOL SET INCLUDES 40 ACCESSORIES AND CASE No 3950 $7000 EPOXY BRUSHES MADE IN USA 12/PACK No E812- $100 Doz No EBi 44 -$700 Gross PIN VISE STAINLESS STEEL -0 TO 1/8 CAR PV4 4 LONG $400 - 6-LONG- 600 PV1O-l0-LONG- 800 PVI5-15-LONG-1O00 PV614-Oto 1/4 Capaclty$6O0 TUBE CUTFER 1/5 TO S/B CAPACITY HEAVY DUTY MADE FROM SEMI-STEEL No TC58 -$400 HOBBY KNIFE BLADES No11 MADE IN USA ISO PACK NoHKB1 1- $650 SINGLE EDGE BLADES MADE IN USA FIRST QUALITY NO9lOOPACK NoSEB102450 HEAVY DUTY NO 12 FIRST QUALITY 100 PACK .J Z PLIERS MAKES PERFECT 2 BENDS WITH SOUEEZE NoZPL $1650 CUlTING MATS HEALS ITSELF AFTER EACH CUT AND SURFACE STAYS SMOOTH NON-GLARE GREEN FINISH CUT ON BOTH SIDES CM8 9x 12 $1000 CM1212x18 1500 HELPING HAND FIRST QUALITY THREE ARMS 2 ARMS WITH ALLIGATOR CUPS ARM WITh El GLASS 2 1/2/MAGNIFIER HH1 -$700 NORTH WESTERN CHOP SAW MAIS PERFECT MITRE CUTS 3045 60 IN WOODOR PLASTiC USES SINGLE EDGE BLADE ADJ STOP NV tlA RSI T-BAH SANUIH ALUMINUM MADE IN USA Til 11LONG $230 T22 22 LONG $350 SANDPAPER RUFFTUFF ADHES/VE BACK$105 SAl ISPECIFYF/NEIRSFI MEDIUM IRSM1 LONG DRILLS ~" ELECTRONIC CALIPER FIRST QUALITY- HIGH SPEED STEEL1/16 1181ST INDUSTRIAL OUAUTY 12 LONG18 LONG5/32 3/16 1/4READS IN INCHES AND METRIC LG1 1/16 $450 LG6 3/16 $1500 32 1/8 450 LG7 7/32 15001 12 LONGG-6-0-1SSMM MOSTPOPIJLARLG35/32 450 LG6 1/4 1500 LG9$2100EC6-$5500 051B3-No1 loSO l6OPE$1650 LG4 3/16 450DIAL CALIPER S1B4-No 61 80Sopoa 1201 INDUSTRLDL QUALITY P RD ADD $300 IO-6 100 SINGLE REVOLUTION EASTERN TOOL&SUPPLYCOOOD ADD $750 GRAD IN 001 149 GRAND STREET NEW YORK NY 10013 ORDERS 212-925-1006 SATIN CHROME FINISH OFFICE 212226S149IWITH FITTED CARE WRITE FOR CATALOG -$300- OR FREE WITH ORDERFAX 212-925-10101DC6 $2100 131 RAVENWOOD RD VERSAILLES KY 40383 March 1995 85 s Off Knees 3001b Seat Capacity nded Scale Voltmeter Monitor RX& TX Charge matic Glow Plug Driver MPI Super P0 wer Panel ted Fused MasterAnd Panel ControlSwitcha lVicad Glow Battery Charger 12v Starter Outlet t 12V Glow Fuel PumpS Fuel/Drain SwItch Down Fuel Storage Platform Fuel Bottle Holds 2 12V-7amp Gell Cell Batter/es Sure Starts Automatically MonItors Charge Status 12v Battery Enough Storage Carry/Store 4 Tranamltlera 5 Compartmeni Lift 0s4 Prop & Storage Tray Wu aadiVasfarardRcceNed TOLL FREE 1-500-468-2692 Mar West Mfg & Dial Co Inc 3339 Fitzgerald Rd Suite 1 Rancho Cordova CA 95742 TEL 916 961-4703 FAX9I6 983-1923 WIRE UNULE1NEEDLE FILE SET BENDS AND FORMS WIRE 5 12 IS SHAPES AND STRIPS OF MEtALPLASliC HANDLE 85TH EACH FILE IN ANGLES CURVES LOOPS ETC GREAT ON WOOD PLASliC METAL No WB100 $400 No NFS1O1 -$500 VflAnr INDUSTRIAL OLIALITY 5-TRA HEAVY DUlY 12 SHAPE 4LONG $6SO 6 LONG$800 1938 KLOUD KING 72 DELUXE KIT $15995 CLASSICS DO YOU SPEAK MODEL AIRPLANE Dave Thornburgs paperback hIstory modelIng America Ask anyone whos read 316 pages $1995 postpaid OLDZARDS video Funny InstructIve 2795 postpaid Dave Thovubuag g Mosatlceli Daly Albuqucaque MM 67123 5054994749 L CASH CHECK MO VISA/MASTERCARD ADD $605 SHIPPING/HANDLING UT EEC ADD 620% TAX •8x8 10xlO' odora parts custom 60 st No Iogoa Iettenngavadablano assembIy
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/03
Page Numbers: 82, 83, 85
RADIO CONTROL Soaring HI GUYS JUST GOT BACK FROM THE SLOPE boy conditions. marginal know Wil Byers writes Slope column try infringe expertise really love slope fly Sorry Wil Anyway have slope up Santa Rosa kinda share cows doesnt really face wind owner property likes us Which basically means doesnt mind tramping around property dont think cows really care fun thing about slope quite often like ridge-assisted thermal flying all-out sloping can cruising face sudden nothing sink due thermals somewhere front hill know sounds crazy love kind conditions Anyone can fly ridge pumping can learn about own abilities sailplanes capabilities mediocre conditions am rambling on about type flying because test flying conditions get real feel particular model am testing Mike Popescu Inventec Corp sent new sailplane offering Esteem take test ride am easily impressed model Well what can say Ive kind spoiled being able fly all-molded F3B Eagle Maverick performance models truly world-class So someone wants fly airplane time tongue-in-cheek approach can truly say very impressed flight performance handling characteristics Esteem 5D7080 airfoil definitely excellent choice thermal duration model model went up lightest lift cruised between small thermals efficiently couldnt believe wide speed range airfoil impressed airfoil prototype wing made obechi Maverick However have something criticize about Esteem see am sort center gravity CG connoisseur performance good sailplane can ruined less-thanoptimal CG setting am going say tape $225 quarters very long tailboom am certain since speaking Mike has fixed little problem plans Esteem available Ed Slegers Slegers International 201 366-0880 Northeast Sailplane Products 802 658-9482 Thermal Eagle have write-up Airtronics Thermal Eagle good friend Byron Blakeslee Thermal Eagle Mark Allen-designed Open Class thermal duration competition model flaps ailerons uses four servos wings computer radio like Airtronics Vision JR X-3885 [or Futaba 9ZAP DPI necessary Thermal Eagle descended Marks very successful F3B Eagle uses same ultra-slim fiberglass fuselage Specs 118-inch wingspan 915 sqin wing area 68-ounce flying weight 106 oz/sqft wing loading Kits come obechi presheeted wings stabs rudder built-up balsa construction kit priced $400 second Thermal Eagle first early kit Mark used 5D8000 airfoil section 89% thick 17% camber Like 5D7003 used original F3B Eagle now use RGl5 likes go fast straight flight model wonderful high-speed cruising around field However trouble keeping flying fast enough thermal circles Id enter thermal make about two circles glider climbing nicely unfortunately let speed bleed off started flying like turkey Eagle Piece cake Joe Wurts definitely tough proposition newer version Thermal Eagle marketed Airtronics uses RGl5 airfoil section 89% thick 18% camber Also fairly thin whole lot liftgenerating camber specs two airfoils similar practice RGl5 has proven very popular sailplaners 5D8000 has RG15 used everything F3B slope racing high-performance thermal duration flying Also latest T Eagles have straight wings earlier versions tipped-up tiplets Take pickI dont think much difference flying characteristics Thermal Eagle kit first-rate just about respects Packaging instructions tops fiberglass fuselage very well made Kevlar reinforcement minimal pinholes 82 Model Aviation Miller L Byron Blakeslee Thermal Eagles RMSA club field Denver Thermal Eagle review text Skip Millers molded F3B Eagle front Thermal Eagles back TE launches high thermals well lands easily Esteem 110 Mike Popescus living room Author impressed its flight performance handling foam wings obechi wood sheeting beautifully produced ailerons/flaps prerouted Hardware complete highest quality including Squires /l6 hardened steel wing joiner rod heavy duty hardened towbook Other good accessories include Mylar flap/aileron hinge tape Mylar gap-seal tape servo covers maple sanding block included think nice touchespecially since has 80-grit aluminum oxide paper good stuff need go auto-finish store find perfect shaping basswood leading edge capstripping along wing/aileron/flap facings essential items included hookup wire wing servos four-pin connectors wing love modern glider kits presheeted flying surfacesespecially top-quality ones like Thermal Eagle Putting together provides lot enjoyment therapeutic relaxation can get air much faster course have pay extra work kit days find soaring enthusiasts would rather spend few extra bucks save time get higherquality finished product following instructions dont think anyone could go wrong putting Thermal Eagle together things changed installation pushrod tubes position receiver installing flap horns backwards clevis hole rear hinge line instead directly under Use compass draw motion horn plans flap comes down youll see improved mechanical advantage Putting pushrod tubes bit pain went foam plug method deal make cardboard templates outside fuselage three evenly spaced places cut corresponding one-inch-thick plugs scrap foam plugs edge notched accept tubes shoved one-by-one fuselage through canopy opening long stick has two small nails fixed end Dont forget third tube supplied receiver antenna wire plans show receiver positioned just behind battery followed rudder elevator servos reversed order put servos forward receiver could lifted out giving room insert ballast avoid having cast molten lead toxic fumes made ballast plumbers solder bars available hardware stores keep ballast place drill hole through bottom fuselage inch ahead towhook Make sure chunk ballast centered over CG drill corresponding hole Tap secure blind nut 6-32 screw Eight- 12- 20-ounce chunks should provide sufficient go deal winds up unflyable Eagles nose too skinny accept standard-size rectangular battery packs plans show diamond-shaped configuration four AA cells went easy routeand bought pack having four 2/3A 600 mAb-size cells standing up row size pack fits farther up nose leaving room servos receiver custom made packs available SR Batteries 516 286-0079 TNR Technical 800 346-0601 Now about fun part flying glider Put towhook exactly shown plans Thermal Eagle should launch more-or-less straight up Any farther back could produce popoffs can see little wing bending during launch dont go stand-on-it F3B missile-type launches Nevertheless judicious pedaling smart dive/zoom youll find Thermal Eagle high thermal competition model fieldControl surface throws given instructions should very close fliers comfort zone take advantage mixes presets offered computer radio Launch flap/aileron pre-set aileron-to-rudder flap-to-elevator mixing musts March 1995 53 instructions also mention elevatorto-camber aileron crow mixing mixes fun experiment will improve planes performance circumstances also have camber Visions leftside slider little camber flaps ailerons droop downward slows glider often helps working small thermals Reflex camber flaps ailerons little up isnt necessary airfoil RGl5 Thermal Eagle great allaround performer has no bad characteristics actually easy fly Its versatility its chief selling point wont quite float Oly II nor will keep up F3B Eagle speed comes fairly close Remember floaters heavy models perform well realm Over past two seasons Thermal Eagle has proven popular design Rocky Mountain Soaring Association club Denver normal summertime air characterized instability strong lift naturally strong sink too often experience calm mornings windy afternoons need glider pretty much ready conditions would apply anywhere ideal sailplane can float penetrate wind climb well move smartly thermal next dive away bad air Thermal Eagle comes close ideal all-around model Ive seen 68 ounces medium-weight airplane enough wing loading produce good cruising speed Put nose down picks up enough speed get out sink usually its high-lift section RU 15 will climb nicely watch what youre doing thermals Fliers some aileron experience will find have real thoroughbred Thermal Eagle kits available Airtronics Specialty Division 714 8303447 Slegers International 201 366-0880 Northeast Sailplane Products 802 6589482 some better hobby shops IFICATIONS Engine- 25 40 2-cycle 40 48 4-cycle Radio 2 Channel B&M MODEL CO 290 W 1050 N LAYTON UT 84041 PHONE 801544-5689 Seed Call Free Brochure HOT BOX FLIGHT SUPPORT CUTS SQUARES AND SLOTS SET INCLUDES SIZES 1/5 3/15 1/4 5/IB3/8 MADE FROM NICKELPLATED STEEL No SPS5 -$1200 BRUSHEST-PINI 3PCS MINIATURE 1 1/4I WIRE BRUSH SET100 PACKI ONE EACH BRASSI NYLON STAINLESSTP14 MWB3- Ssoo$200 ZONA SAWS 15042 TEETH 3/4$230 200 32 TEETH 3/4 230 2S0 WIRE BOX 250 4S0 SUPER SABRE DelCo CVIII LONG & SHORT BLADE 260 500 1 1/4 WIDE 270 600 ZONA HAKA JUNIOR HACKSAW 165 DRILL SETS FIRST QUALElY HIGH SPEED STEEL ALL SETS BUPPUED IN CARS DSIEElIlBtol/4 0I13B-I4 4-SC DS1B11/18Ia1/2- Pa pasI- $655 DBIU TO Z Z 26 p 2355 DREMEL 3950 TOP OF ThE LINE MOTO POWER TOOL SET INCLUDES 40 ACCESSORIES AND CASE No 3950 $7000 EPOXY BRUSHES MADE IN USA 12/PACK No E812- $100 Doz No EBi 44 -$700 Gross PIN VISE STAINLESS STEEL -0 TO 1/8 CAR PV4 4 LONG $400 - 6-LONG- 600 PV1O-l0-LONG- 800 PVI5-15-LONG-1O00 PV614-Oto 1/4 Capaclty$6O0 TUBE CUTFER 1/5 TO S/B CAPACITY HEAVY DUTY MADE FROM SEMI-STEEL No TC58 -$400 HOBBY KNIFE BLADES No11 MADE IN USA ISO PACK NoHKB1 1- $650 SINGLE EDGE BLADES MADE IN USA FIRST QUALITY NO9lOOPACK NoSEB102450 HEAVY DUTY NO 12 FIRST QUALITY 100 PACK .J Z PLIERS MAKES PERFECT 2 BENDS WITH SOUEEZE NoZPL $1650 CUlTING MATS HEALS ITSELF AFTER EACH CUT AND SURFACE STAYS SMOOTH NON-GLARE GREEN FINISH CUT ON BOTH SIDES CM8 9x 12 $1000 CM1212x18 1500 HELPING HAND FIRST QUALITY THREE ARMS 2 ARMS WITH ALLIGATOR CUPS ARM WITh El GLASS 2 1/2/MAGNIFIER HH1 -$700 NORTH WESTERN CHOP SAW MAIS PERFECT MITRE CUTS 3045 60 IN WOODOR PLASTiC USES SINGLE EDGE BLADE ADJ STOP NV tlA RSI T-BAH SANUIH ALUMINUM MADE IN USA Til 11LONG $230 T22 22 LONG $350 SANDPAPER RUFFTUFF ADHES/VE BACK$105 SAl ISPECIFYF/NEIRSFI MEDIUM IRSM1 LONG DRILLS ~" ELECTRONIC CALIPER FIRST QUALITY- HIGH SPEED STEEL1/16 1181ST INDUSTRIAL OUAUTY 12 LONG18 LONG5/32 3/16 1/4READS IN INCHES AND METRIC LG1 1/16 $450 LG6 3/16 $1500 32 1/8 450 LG7 7/32 15001 12 LONGG-6-0-1SSMM MOSTPOPIJLARLG35/32 450 LG6 1/4 1500 LG9$2100EC6-$5500 051B3-No1 loSO l6OPE$1650 LG4 3/16 450DIAL CALIPER S1B4-No 61 80Sopoa 1201 INDUSTRLDL QUALITY P RD ADD $300 IO-6 100 SINGLE REVOLUTION EASTERN TOOL&SUPPLYCOOOD ADD $750 GRAD IN 001 149 GRAND STREET NEW YORK NY 10013 ORDERS 212-925-1006 SATIN CHROME FINISH OFFICE 212226S149IWITH FITTED CARE WRITE FOR CATALOG -$300- OR FREE WITH ORDERFAX 212-925-10101DC6 $2100 131 RAVENWOOD RD VERSAILLES KY 40383 March 1995 85 s Off Knees 3001b Seat Capacity nded Scale Voltmeter Monitor RX& TX Charge matic Glow Plug Driver MPI Super P0 wer Panel ted Fused MasterAnd Panel ControlSwitcha lVicad Glow Battery Charger 12v Starter Outlet t 12V Glow Fuel PumpS Fuel/Drain SwItch Down Fuel Storage Platform Fuel Bottle Holds 2 12V-7amp Gell Cell Batter/es Sure Starts Automatically MonItors Charge Status 12v Battery Enough Storage Carry/Store 4 Tranamltlera 5 Compartmeni Lift 0s4 Prop & Storage Tray Wu aadiVasfarardRcceNed TOLL FREE 1-500-468-2692 Mar West Mfg & Dial Co Inc 3339 Fitzgerald Rd Suite 1 Rancho Cordova CA 95742 TEL 916 961-4703 FAX9I6 983-1923 WIRE UNULE1NEEDLE FILE SET BENDS AND FORMS WIRE 5 12 IS SHAPES AND STRIPS OF MEtALPLASliC HANDLE 85TH EACH FILE IN ANGLES CURVES LOOPS ETC GREAT ON WOOD PLASliC METAL No WB100 $400 No NFS1O1 -$500 VflAnr INDUSTRIAL OLIALITY 5-TRA HEAVY DUlY 12 SHAPE 4LONG $6SO 6 LONG$800 1938 KLOUD KING 72 DELUXE KIT $15995 CLASSICS DO YOU SPEAK MODEL AIRPLANE Dave Thornburgs paperback hIstory modelIng America Ask anyone whos read 316 pages $1995 postpaid OLDZARDS video Funny InstructIve 2795 postpaid Dave Thovubuag g Mosatlceli Daly Albuqucaque MM 67123 5054994749 L CASH CHECK MO VISA/MASTERCARD ADD $605 SHIPPING/HANDLING UT EEC ADD 620% TAX •8x8 10xlO' odora parts custom 60 st No Iogoa Iettenngavadablano assembIy
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/03
Page Numbers: 82, 83, 85
RADIO CONTROL Soaring HI GUYS JUST GOT BACK FROM THE SLOPE boy conditions. marginal know Wil Byers writes Slope column try infringe expertise really love slope fly Sorry Wil Anyway have slope up Santa Rosa kinda share cows doesnt really face wind owner property likes us Which basically means doesnt mind tramping around property dont think cows really care fun thing about slope quite often like ridge-assisted thermal flying all-out sloping can cruising face sudden nothing sink due thermals somewhere front hill know sounds crazy love kind conditions Anyone can fly ridge pumping can learn about own abilities sailplanes capabilities mediocre conditions am rambling on about type flying because test flying conditions get real feel particular model am testing Mike Popescu Inventec Corp sent new sailplane offering Esteem take test ride am easily impressed model Well what can say Ive kind spoiled being able fly all-molded F3B Eagle Maverick performance models truly world-class So someone wants fly airplane time tongue-in-cheek approach can truly say very impressed flight performance handling characteristics Esteem 5D7080 airfoil definitely excellent choice thermal duration model model went up lightest lift cruised between small thermals efficiently couldnt believe wide speed range airfoil impressed airfoil prototype wing made obechi Maverick However have something criticize about Esteem see am sort center gravity CG connoisseur performance good sailplane can ruined less-thanoptimal CG setting am going say tape $225 quarters very long tailboom am certain since speaking Mike has fixed little problem plans Esteem available Ed Slegers Slegers International 201 366-0880 Northeast Sailplane Products 802 658-9482 Thermal Eagle have write-up Airtronics Thermal Eagle good friend Byron Blakeslee Thermal Eagle Mark Allen-designed Open Class thermal duration competition model flaps ailerons uses four servos wings computer radio like Airtronics Vision JR X-3885 [or Futaba 9ZAP DPI necessary Thermal Eagle descended Marks very successful F3B Eagle uses same ultra-slim fiberglass fuselage Specs 118-inch wingspan 915 sqin wing area 68-ounce flying weight 106 oz/sqft wing loading Kits come obechi presheeted wings stabs rudder built-up balsa construction kit priced $400 second Thermal Eagle first early kit Mark used 5D8000 airfoil section 89% thick 17% camber Like 5D7003 used original F3B Eagle now use RGl5 likes go fast straight flight model wonderful high-speed cruising around field However trouble keeping flying fast enough thermal circles Id enter thermal make about two circles glider climbing nicely unfortunately let speed bleed off started flying like turkey Eagle Piece cake Joe Wurts definitely tough proposition newer version Thermal Eagle marketed Airtronics uses RGl5 airfoil section 89% thick 18% camber Also fairly thin whole lot liftgenerating camber specs two airfoils similar practice RGl5 has proven very popular sailplaners 5D8000 has RG15 used everything F3B slope racing high-performance thermal duration flying Also latest T Eagles have straight wings earlier versions tipped-up tiplets Take pickI dont think much difference flying characteristics Thermal Eagle kit first-rate just about respects Packaging instructions tops fiberglass fuselage very well made Kevlar reinforcement minimal pinholes 82 Model Aviation Miller L Byron Blakeslee Thermal Eagles RMSA club field Denver Thermal Eagle review text Skip Millers molded F3B Eagle front Thermal Eagles back TE launches high thermals well lands easily Esteem 110 Mike Popescus living room Author impressed its flight performance handling foam wings obechi wood sheeting beautifully produced ailerons/flaps prerouted Hardware complete highest quality including Squires /l6 hardened steel wing joiner rod heavy duty hardened towbook Other good accessories include Mylar flap/aileron hinge tape Mylar gap-seal tape servo covers maple sanding block included think nice touchespecially since has 80-grit aluminum oxide paper good stuff need go auto-finish store find perfect shaping basswood leading edge capstripping along wing/aileron/flap facings essential items included hookup wire wing servos four-pin connectors wing love modern glider kits presheeted flying surfacesespecially top-quality ones like Thermal Eagle Putting together provides lot enjoyment therapeutic relaxation can get air much faster course have pay extra work kit days find soaring enthusiasts would rather spend few extra bucks save time get higherquality finished product following instructions dont think anyone could go wrong putting Thermal Eagle together things changed installation pushrod tubes position receiver installing flap horns backwards clevis hole rear hinge line instead directly under Use compass draw motion horn plans flap comes down youll see improved mechanical advantage Putting pushrod tubes bit pain went foam plug method deal make cardboard templates outside fuselage three evenly spaced places cut corresponding one-inch-thick plugs scrap foam plugs edge notched accept tubes shoved one-by-one fuselage through canopy opening long stick has two small nails fixed end Dont forget third tube supplied receiver antenna wire plans show receiver positioned just behind battery followed rudder elevator servos reversed order put servos forward receiver could lifted out giving room insert ballast avoid having cast molten lead toxic fumes made ballast plumbers solder bars available hardware stores keep ballast place drill hole through bottom fuselage inch ahead towhook Make sure chunk ballast centered over CG drill corresponding hole Tap secure blind nut 6-32 screw Eight- 12- 20-ounce chunks should provide sufficient go deal winds up unflyable Eagles nose too skinny accept standard-size rectangular battery packs plans show diamond-shaped configuration four AA cells went easy routeand bought pack having four 2/3A 600 mAb-size cells standing up row size pack fits farther up nose leaving room servos receiver custom made packs available SR Batteries 516 286-0079 TNR Technical 800 346-0601 Now about fun part flying glider Put towhook exactly shown plans Thermal Eagle should launch more-or-less straight up Any farther back could produce popoffs can see little wing bending during launch dont go stand-on-it F3B missile-type launches Nevertheless judicious pedaling smart dive/zoom youll find Thermal Eagle high thermal competition model fieldControl surface throws given instructions should very close fliers comfort zone take advantage mixes presets offered computer radio Launch flap/aileron pre-set aileron-to-rudder flap-to-elevator mixing musts March 1995 53 instructions also mention elevatorto-camber aileron crow mixing mixes fun experiment will improve planes performance circumstances also have camber Visions leftside slider little camber flaps ailerons droop downward slows glider often helps working small thermals Reflex camber flaps ailerons little up isnt necessary airfoil RGl5 Thermal Eagle great allaround performer has no bad characteristics actually easy fly Its versatility its chief selling point wont quite float Oly II nor will keep up F3B Eagle speed comes fairly close Remember floaters heavy models perform well realm Over past two seasons Thermal Eagle has proven popular design Rocky Mountain Soaring Association club Denver normal summertime air characterized instability strong lift naturally strong sink too often experience calm mornings windy afternoons need glider pretty much ready conditions would apply anywhere ideal sailplane can float penetrate wind climb well move smartly thermal next dive away bad air Thermal Eagle comes close ideal all-around model Ive seen 68 ounces medium-weight airplane enough wing loading produce good cruising speed Put nose down picks up enough speed get out sink usually its high-lift section RU 15 will climb nicely watch what youre doing thermals Fliers some aileron experience will find have real thoroughbred 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