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Radio Control: Soaring

Author: D. Garwood


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/05
Page Numbers: 78, 80, 81, 83

RADIO CONTROL SOARING U AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Sailpianes Sailpianes wing spans 100 inches can easily carry camera payload no engine vibration spoil sharpness burned fuel residue foul camera lens superior some ways engine-powered RC airplanes airborne camera platform Big sailplanes can flown slowly smoothly contributing camera steadiness needed produce aerial photographs crisp detail Nostalgia day 1996 Nats flew camera-carrying Pierce Aero Paragon recorded some event altitude Since several people have asked set up sailplane aerial photography work Im happy explain itits fun fly mission mind Camera Airplane Ive flown Paragon about five years Its 120-inch-span two-channel rudder elevator polyhedral floater makes excellent training sailplane because offers forgiving flight characteristics generates plenty lift easily carry camera gear built enlarged fuselage hold compact-size camera internally Paragon designer Ed Slobod recently told has seen smaller cameras fitted inside standard fuselage have also flown model carried camera outside fuselage under wing placement inside fuselage protects camera damage minimizes aerodynamic balance changes might affect flight characteristics cameras weight acts ballast makes sailplane fly bit faster smoother found after some experience prefer side-looking camera rather down-looking point view easily obtained internal camera position super-quality Paragon kit available Ed Slobod Pierce Aero Co 9626 Jellico Ave Northridge CA 91325 Tel 818 349-4756 Camera recommendations essential characteristic airborne 78 Model Aviation -school athletic field seen tram authors Paragon As Boat traffic Mohawk River cars SR 5 railroad track might imagine parking lot thermal generator Taken Paragon just east Lock 9 near Amsterdam NY 1997 Nats Paragon Cars tents operations trailer sailplane pit area landing tapes Nostalgia day Bob Powers Ace RC Quasoar cruises over rolling hill farmland Hudson River valley upstate New York Photo taken Pierce Aero Paragon camera automated film advance Without takes flights finish roll film Autofocus needed because aerial use camera focused infinity Autoexposure could useful because lighting may vary between bright sun open shade although setting exposure before launch generally works fine Compact size light weight advantages camera should fit inside sailplane possible Olympus Trip MDa $60 fixed-focus autoexposure automatic-film-advance 35mm camerafills bill Its quite compact especially considering pair AA batteries included power film-advance motor camera has worked well five years despite fact dog has chewed end graduated cameras after taught him chew shoes shutter release actuated servo using carefully aligned Popsicle stick has screw acting adjustable arm pressing cameras shutterrelease button servo stick mounted camera double-stick foam servo-mounting tape Look RC car part hobby shop find stuff Mount camera cramming strips foam open fuselage bay position camera foam-mount method makes easy make small aiming adjustments include exclude bottom wing frame cushions camera landing shock shutter trip servo lead plugs channel 4 rig actuate rudder stick airplanes rudder aileron stick transmitter setup WHEN TilE ENGINEERS AT run DESIGN REOEIYERS.UE MEAN BUSINESS LLSTAL 80 Model Aviation pus Trip MD 35mm auto-film-advance camera mini servo Popsicle stick shutter-release mechanism Installation side-looking camera specially built Paragon fuselage Foam sheet camera-mounting method allows slight adjustment camera angle Having spent some 30 years developing manufacturing marketing exceptional electronic products RIO military commercial industry well spending countless dollars advertising new distribution arm FMA Directit seems strange us some people still dont know FMA Furthermore some hobbyists still reluctant try quality line R/O products have given us try thank would like know hear praises LOUD AND Size 230X 105 X 54 CLEAR Better yet some h begun use Wght 06 oz - in competition guess what THRE WINNING us does make us hap hear about Point View aerial photos come down-looking camera positions photos may made transportation mapping site planning military reconnaissance Cuban Missile Crisis photos SAM launch sites taken U-2 spyplane example camera point view early model sailplane aerial photographs taken camera held place side fuselage rubber bands pointing straight down thought time way aerial photography done After few rolls photos seemed flat two-dimensional maplike began experiment side-looking camera position liked later photos much better maybe because show world familiar point view exotic airborne camera position see photo made Bill Tuttle Georgia back cover Sailplane & Electric Modeler Winter 1996 S&ME ordering information call 509 627-0456 send E-mail inquiry sailnelec@aolcom camera mounted wingtip pointed opposite wingtip wingtip camera position captures sailplane foreground landscape background yields spectacular aerial photos caption explains opposite tip balanced equal weight drag Making pictares use ISO 200 film sunny partly cloudy conditions keep shutter speed 1/250 second faster reduce effect camera motion Shoot slide negative film black-and-white color according own preference As part final radio check before launch sure camera functioning properly dont want go ahead fly thinking youre taking terrific pictures find out later shutter-release mechanism jammed foam padding suns position can make difference results Longer shorter shadows produced ground objects time varies solar noon Shadows help give contrast scene define landscape features film prefer take photos sailplane flying straight level pictures tilted horizons look weird Pointing camera accurately turns out little tougher might think Its sort like aiming shotgun thats 1/4 mile away have shared thermals red-tailed hawks ground looks like flying wingtip-to-wingtip expose few frames certain Im getting headand-shoulder portrait shots raptor film comes back bird frame Scale Warbirds P515756075 91120 4 stroke$17499 F4U544560/60914 stroke$16499 AT6686075 9112O 4 stroke$20499 F/W 19061?6075 91120 4 stroke$19499 A6M2596075 91120 4 stroke$17999 Prices subject change notice 5/H Q4i4o$ p4h4 Working Tomorrows Technology 40 S Camino Seco #415 Tucson AZ 85710 e/FAX 520 886-3678 PRISENTIAG THE IINSTIIA BATIRY UAAAGEAIEIbT SYSTEM SO SMART WI JUST HAD TO QAhl IT IlASTIINI 25mm POWER PLUG II 25mm21mm POWER PLUGPOWER PLUG 1v1w1I1 MOLIXDIANSPUTABAJ55AISTRONICS SYSTEM COMPONENTSSYSTEM FEATURES{3 P114SANWA 1 EINSTEIN XL CHARGER/CYCLERIWO CHANNEL CYCLER BLACK 1 PSi-it lA 18V POWER SUPPLYMICROPROCESSOR CONTROLLEDEasily lnterface Einstein XL toRED VERSATILE ADAPTER INTERFACECHARGE/DISCHARGE 2-12 CELLS EITHER CHANNELall popular battery brands 2 BARREL TYPE POWER CABLESFIVE SELECTABLE CHARGE PATES EITHER CHANNELNo rats nast espenveHITEC ReD AUTOMATIC TRICKLE CHARGE AFTER CuE CHARGEadapter cables its ahopl FMA DirectCHARGE ONE CHANNEL WHILE CYCLING THE OTHER 9607 Dr Perry Road9V BATTERY BACKUP 9V BATTERY NOT INCLUDED Unit 109 ljamsville MD 21754 INTERNET SITE HTTPIIWWWFMADIRECTCOMDealer Distributor Inquiries Invited Master Card VISA Discover EMAIL FMADIRECT@FMADIRECTCOMCODs accepted $500 shipping handling COD adds $500 SALES 800 343-2934TECH/SERVICE 301 831-8980FAX 301 831-3987 model seems flying close other large sailpianes result can some pretty small airplane images objects ground can amazingly clear distinct perhaps successful application aerial photography models Just allow fact may burning lots film get memorable pictures Working Sailplane Sometimes watch canine occupants share space El Rancho Garwood Im reminded Saturday Night Live character Father Guido Sarduccis observation dogs feeding time Whats rush Late nap____________________________________________________________[v32][b2134781172500]] other times look imagination takes off bet two hounds could sled dog Its satisfying think might able get some useful work out ever decided enter Alaska Iditarod camera-carrying sailplane airplanes mostly fun sometimes serve sporting equipment competition heres chance RC model some useful work 1997 Nats three trips Nats Ive heard pilot spectator say did have good time event Try might like havent sent Nats registration forms think about doing now can get Soaring Nats package includes hotel information sending request Cal Posthuma LSF Treasurer 5996 Leonard Coopersville MI 49404 E-mail CalpLSFtompuservecom seldom able see opportunity until ceased Mark Twain Wrigley Way Milpitas California 95035 Voice/Fax 408 946-4751 408 WINGS-S 1 LOOK no further fully molded sailplane needs RnR offer selection high pefformance sailplanes will address specific requirements F3BThermal Duration Slope Cross Country Mark Allen designed World Championship F3B EAGLE now being produced RnR its new lower price RnR n nd cction enhancements 1997 RnRs composite molded technology provides unique blend strength weight optimization Noticeable results found through increased durability torsional stability stiffness incorporated wing fuselage tail section also offer selection parts joiner systems scratch builders out catch latest visuals specifications competitive pricing RnRs sailplanes contact RnR RnR skys limit. May1997 83 D & 330-877-1445 hi ice & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endors.d AMA/ RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance Extra UPS -- US Mail CODs E Q Visit home page http//mwwdnjelectroniCSCOm Email david@dn1eletlronicscom jayne@dnjeleetronics AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ

Author: D. Garwood


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/05
Page Numbers: 78, 80, 81, 83

RADIO CONTROL SOARING U AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Sailpianes Sailpianes wing spans 100 inches can easily carry camera payload no engine vibration spoil sharpness burned fuel residue foul camera lens superior some ways engine-powered RC airplanes airborne camera platform Big sailplanes can flown slowly smoothly contributing camera steadiness needed produce aerial photographs crisp detail Nostalgia day 1996 Nats flew camera-carrying Pierce Aero Paragon recorded some event altitude Since several people have asked set up sailplane aerial photography work Im happy explain itits fun fly mission mind Camera Airplane Ive flown Paragon about five years Its 120-inch-span two-channel rudder elevator polyhedral floater makes excellent training sailplane because offers forgiving flight characteristics generates plenty lift easily carry camera gear built enlarged fuselage hold compact-size camera internally Paragon designer Ed Slobod recently told has seen smaller cameras fitted inside standard fuselage have also flown model carried camera outside fuselage under wing placement inside fuselage protects camera damage minimizes aerodynamic balance changes might affect flight characteristics cameras weight acts ballast makes sailplane fly bit faster smoother found after some experience prefer side-looking camera rather down-looking point view easily obtained internal camera position super-quality Paragon kit available Ed Slobod Pierce Aero Co 9626 Jellico Ave Northridge CA 91325 Tel 818 349-4756 Camera recommendations essential characteristic airborne 78 Model Aviation -school athletic field seen tram authors Paragon As Boat traffic Mohawk River cars SR 5 railroad track might imagine parking lot thermal generator Taken Paragon just east Lock 9 near Amsterdam NY 1997 Nats Paragon Cars tents operations trailer sailplane pit area landing tapes Nostalgia day Bob Powers Ace RC Quasoar cruises over rolling hill farmland Hudson River valley upstate New York Photo taken Pierce Aero Paragon camera automated film advance Without takes flights finish roll film Autofocus needed because aerial use camera focused infinity Autoexposure could useful because lighting may vary between bright sun open shade although setting exposure before launch generally works fine Compact size light weight advantages camera should fit inside sailplane possible Olympus Trip MDa $60 fixed-focus autoexposure automatic-film-advance 35mm camerafills bill Its quite compact especially considering pair AA batteries included power film-advance motor camera has worked well five years despite fact dog has chewed end graduated cameras after taught him chew shoes shutter release actuated servo using carefully aligned Popsicle stick has screw acting adjustable arm pressing cameras shutterrelease button servo stick mounted camera double-stick foam servo-mounting tape Look RC car part hobby shop find stuff Mount camera cramming strips foam open fuselage bay position camera foam-mount method makes easy make small aiming adjustments include exclude bottom wing frame cushions camera landing shock shutter trip servo lead plugs channel 4 rig actuate rudder stick airplanes rudder aileron stick transmitter setup WHEN TilE ENGINEERS AT run DESIGN REOEIYERS.UE MEAN BUSINESS LLSTAL 80 Model Aviation pus Trip MD 35mm auto-film-advance camera mini servo Popsicle stick shutter-release mechanism Installation side-looking camera specially built Paragon fuselage Foam sheet camera-mounting method allows slight adjustment camera angle Having spent some 30 years developing manufacturing marketing exceptional electronic products RIO military commercial industry well spending countless dollars advertising new distribution arm FMA Directit seems strange us some people still dont know FMA Furthermore some hobbyists still reluctant try quality line R/O products have given us try thank would like know hear praises LOUD AND Size 230X 105 X 54 CLEAR Better yet some h begun use Wght 06 oz - in competition guess what THRE WINNING us does make us hap hear about Point View aerial photos come down-looking camera positions photos may made transportation mapping site planning military reconnaissance Cuban Missile Crisis photos SAM launch sites taken U-2 spyplane example camera point view early model sailplane aerial photographs taken camera held place side fuselage rubber bands pointing straight down thought time way aerial photography done After few rolls photos seemed flat two-dimensional maplike began experiment side-looking camera position liked later photos much better maybe because show world familiar point view exotic airborne camera position see photo made Bill Tuttle Georgia back cover Sailplane & Electric Modeler Winter 1996 S&ME ordering information call 509 627-0456 send E-mail inquiry sailnelec@aolcom camera mounted wingtip pointed opposite wingtip wingtip camera position captures sailplane foreground landscape background yields spectacular aerial photos caption explains opposite tip balanced equal weight drag Making pictares use ISO 200 film sunny partly cloudy conditions keep shutter speed 1/250 second faster reduce effect camera motion Shoot slide negative film black-and-white color according own preference As part final radio check before launch sure camera functioning properly dont want go ahead fly thinking youre taking terrific pictures find out later shutter-release mechanism jammed foam padding suns position can make difference results Longer shorter shadows produced ground objects time varies solar noon Shadows help give contrast scene define landscape features film prefer take photos sailplane flying straight level pictures tilted horizons look weird Pointing camera accurately turns out little tougher might think Its sort like aiming shotgun thats 1/4 mile away have shared thermals red-tailed hawks ground looks like flying wingtip-to-wingtip expose few frames certain Im getting headand-shoulder portrait shots raptor film comes back bird frame Scale Warbirds P515756075 91120 4 stroke$17499 F4U544560/60914 stroke$16499 AT6686075 9112O 4 stroke$20499 F/W 19061?6075 91120 4 stroke$19499 A6M2596075 91120 4 stroke$17999 Prices subject change notice 5/H Q4i4o$ p4h4 Working Tomorrows Technology 40 S Camino Seco #415 Tucson AZ 85710 e/FAX 520 886-3678 PRISENTIAG THE IINSTIIA BATIRY UAAAGEAIEIbT SYSTEM SO SMART WI JUST HAD TO QAhl IT IlASTIINI 25mm POWER PLUG II 25mm21mm POWER PLUGPOWER PLUG 1v1w1I1 MOLIXDIANSPUTABAJ55AISTRONICS SYSTEM COMPONENTSSYSTEM FEATURES{3 P114SANWA 1 EINSTEIN XL CHARGER/CYCLERIWO CHANNEL CYCLER BLACK 1 PSi-it lA 18V POWER SUPPLYMICROPROCESSOR CONTROLLEDEasily lnterface Einstein XL toRED VERSATILE ADAPTER INTERFACECHARGE/DISCHARGE 2-12 CELLS EITHER CHANNELall popular battery brands 2 BARREL TYPE POWER CABLESFIVE SELECTABLE CHARGE PATES EITHER CHANNELNo rats nast espenveHITEC ReD AUTOMATIC TRICKLE CHARGE AFTER CuE CHARGEadapter cables its ahopl FMA DirectCHARGE ONE CHANNEL WHILE CYCLING THE OTHER 9607 Dr Perry Road9V BATTERY BACKUP 9V BATTERY NOT INCLUDED Unit 109 ljamsville MD 21754 INTERNET SITE HTTPIIWWWFMADIRECTCOMDealer Distributor Inquiries Invited Master Card VISA Discover EMAIL FMADIRECT@FMADIRECTCOMCODs accepted $500 shipping handling COD adds $500 SALES 800 343-2934TECH/SERVICE 301 831-8980FAX 301 831-3987 model seems flying close other large sailpianes result can some pretty small airplane images objects ground can amazingly clear distinct perhaps successful application aerial photography models Just allow fact may burning lots film get memorable pictures Working Sailplane Sometimes watch canine occupants share space El Rancho Garwood Im reminded Saturday Night Live character Father Guido Sarduccis observation dogs feeding time Whats rush Late nap____________________________________________________________[v32][b2134781172500]] other times look imagination takes off bet two hounds could sled dog Its satisfying think might able get some useful work out ever decided enter Alaska Iditarod camera-carrying sailplane airplanes mostly fun sometimes serve sporting equipment competition heres chance RC model some useful work 1997 Nats three trips Nats Ive heard pilot spectator say did have good time event Try might like havent sent Nats registration forms think about doing now can get Soaring Nats package includes hotel information sending request Cal Posthuma LSF Treasurer 5996 Leonard Coopersville MI 49404 E-mail CalpLSFtompuservecom seldom able see opportunity until ceased Mark Twain Wrigley Way Milpitas California 95035 Voice/Fax 408 946-4751 408 WINGS-S 1 LOOK no further fully molded sailplane needs RnR offer selection high pefformance sailplanes will address specific requirements F3BThermal Duration Slope Cross Country Mark Allen designed World Championship F3B EAGLE now being produced RnR its new lower price RnR n nd cction enhancements 1997 RnRs composite molded technology provides unique blend strength weight optimization Noticeable results found through increased durability torsional stability stiffness incorporated wing fuselage tail section also offer selection parts joiner systems scratch builders out catch latest visuals specifications competitive pricing RnRs sailplanes contact RnR RnR skys limit. May1997 83 D & 330-877-1445 hi ice & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endors.d AMA/ RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance Extra UPS -- US Mail CODs E Q Visit home page http//mwwdnjelectroniCSCOm Email david@dn1eletlronicscom jayne@dnjeleetronics AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ

Author: D. Garwood


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/05
Page Numbers: 78, 80, 81, 83

RADIO CONTROL SOARING U AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Sailpianes Sailpianes wing spans 100 inches can easily carry camera payload no engine vibration spoil sharpness burned fuel residue foul camera lens superior some ways engine-powered RC airplanes airborne camera platform Big sailplanes can flown slowly smoothly contributing camera steadiness needed produce aerial photographs crisp detail Nostalgia day 1996 Nats flew camera-carrying Pierce Aero Paragon recorded some event altitude Since several people have asked set up sailplane aerial photography work Im happy explain itits fun fly mission mind Camera Airplane Ive flown Paragon about five years Its 120-inch-span two-channel rudder elevator polyhedral floater makes excellent training sailplane because offers forgiving flight characteristics generates plenty lift easily carry camera gear built enlarged fuselage hold compact-size camera internally Paragon designer Ed Slobod recently told has seen smaller cameras fitted inside standard fuselage have also flown model carried camera outside fuselage under wing placement inside fuselage protects camera damage minimizes aerodynamic balance changes might affect flight characteristics cameras weight acts ballast makes sailplane fly bit faster smoother found after some experience prefer side-looking camera rather down-looking point view easily obtained internal camera position super-quality Paragon kit available Ed Slobod Pierce Aero Co 9626 Jellico Ave Northridge CA 91325 Tel 818 349-4756 Camera recommendations essential characteristic airborne 78 Model Aviation -school athletic field seen tram authors Paragon As Boat traffic Mohawk River cars SR 5 railroad track might imagine parking lot thermal generator Taken Paragon just east Lock 9 near Amsterdam NY 1997 Nats Paragon Cars tents operations trailer sailplane pit area landing tapes Nostalgia day Bob Powers Ace RC Quasoar cruises over rolling hill farmland Hudson River valley upstate New York Photo taken Pierce Aero Paragon camera automated film advance Without takes flights finish roll film Autofocus needed because aerial use camera focused infinity Autoexposure could useful because lighting may vary between bright sun open shade although setting exposure before launch generally works fine Compact size light weight advantages camera should fit inside sailplane possible Olympus Trip MDa $60 fixed-focus autoexposure automatic-film-advance 35mm camerafills bill Its quite compact especially considering pair AA batteries included power film-advance motor camera has worked well five years despite fact dog has chewed end graduated cameras after taught him chew shoes shutter release actuated servo using carefully aligned Popsicle stick has screw acting adjustable arm pressing cameras shutterrelease button servo stick mounted camera double-stick foam servo-mounting tape Look RC car part hobby shop find stuff Mount camera cramming strips foam open fuselage bay position camera foam-mount method makes easy make small aiming adjustments include exclude bottom wing frame cushions camera landing shock shutter trip servo lead plugs channel 4 rig actuate rudder stick airplanes rudder aileron stick transmitter setup WHEN TilE ENGINEERS AT run DESIGN REOEIYERS.UE MEAN BUSINESS LLSTAL 80 Model Aviation pus Trip MD 35mm auto-film-advance camera mini servo Popsicle stick shutter-release mechanism Installation side-looking camera specially built Paragon fuselage Foam sheet camera-mounting method allows slight adjustment camera angle Having spent some 30 years developing manufacturing marketing exceptional electronic products RIO military commercial industry well spending countless dollars advertising new distribution arm FMA Directit seems strange us some people still dont know FMA Furthermore some hobbyists still reluctant try quality line R/O products have given us try thank would like know hear praises LOUD AND Size 230X 105 X 54 CLEAR Better yet some h begun use Wght 06 oz - in competition guess what THRE WINNING us does make us hap hear about Point View aerial photos come down-looking camera positions photos may made transportation mapping site planning military reconnaissance Cuban Missile Crisis photos SAM launch sites taken U-2 spyplane example camera point view early model sailplane aerial photographs taken camera held place side fuselage rubber bands pointing straight down thought time way aerial photography done After few rolls photos seemed flat two-dimensional maplike began experiment side-looking camera position liked later photos much better maybe because show world familiar point view exotic airborne camera position see photo made Bill Tuttle Georgia back cover Sailplane & Electric Modeler Winter 1996 S&ME ordering information call 509 627-0456 send E-mail inquiry sailnelec@aolcom camera mounted wingtip pointed opposite wingtip wingtip camera position captures sailplane foreground landscape background yields spectacular aerial photos caption explains opposite tip balanced equal weight drag Making pictares use ISO 200 film sunny partly cloudy conditions keep shutter speed 1/250 second faster reduce effect camera motion Shoot slide negative film black-and-white color according own preference As part final radio check before launch sure camera functioning properly dont want go ahead fly thinking youre taking terrific pictures find out later shutter-release mechanism jammed foam padding suns position can make difference results Longer shorter shadows produced ground objects time varies solar noon Shadows help give contrast scene define landscape features film prefer take photos sailplane flying straight level pictures tilted horizons look weird Pointing camera accurately turns out little tougher might think Its sort like aiming shotgun thats 1/4 mile away have shared thermals red-tailed hawks ground looks like flying wingtip-to-wingtip expose few frames certain Im getting headand-shoulder portrait shots raptor film comes back bird frame Scale Warbirds P515756075 91120 4 stroke$17499 F4U544560/60914 stroke$16499 AT6686075 9112O 4 stroke$20499 F/W 19061?6075 91120 4 stroke$19499 A6M2596075 91120 4 stroke$17999 Prices subject change notice 5/H Q4i4o$ p4h4 Working Tomorrows Technology 40 S Camino Seco #415 Tucson AZ 85710 e/FAX 520 886-3678 PRISENTIAG THE IINSTIIA BATIRY UAAAGEAIEIbT SYSTEM SO SMART WI JUST HAD TO QAhl IT IlASTIINI 25mm POWER PLUG II 25mm21mm POWER PLUGPOWER PLUG 1v1w1I1 MOLIXDIANSPUTABAJ55AISTRONICS SYSTEM COMPONENTSSYSTEM FEATURES{3 P114SANWA 1 EINSTEIN XL CHARGER/CYCLERIWO CHANNEL CYCLER BLACK 1 PSi-it lA 18V POWER SUPPLYMICROPROCESSOR CONTROLLEDEasily lnterface Einstein XL toRED VERSATILE ADAPTER INTERFACECHARGE/DISCHARGE 2-12 CELLS EITHER CHANNELall popular battery brands 2 BARREL TYPE POWER CABLESFIVE SELECTABLE CHARGE PATES EITHER CHANNELNo rats nast espenveHITEC ReD AUTOMATIC TRICKLE CHARGE AFTER CuE CHARGEadapter cables its ahopl FMA DirectCHARGE ONE CHANNEL WHILE CYCLING THE OTHER 9607 Dr Perry Road9V BATTERY BACKUP 9V BATTERY NOT INCLUDED Unit 109 ljamsville MD 21754 INTERNET SITE HTTPIIWWWFMADIRECTCOMDealer Distributor Inquiries Invited Master Card VISA Discover EMAIL FMADIRECT@FMADIRECTCOMCODs accepted $500 shipping handling COD adds $500 SALES 800 343-2934TECH/SERVICE 301 831-8980FAX 301 831-3987 model seems flying close other large sailpianes result can some pretty small airplane images objects ground can amazingly clear distinct perhaps successful application aerial photography models Just allow fact may burning lots film get memorable pictures Working Sailplane Sometimes watch canine occupants share space El Rancho Garwood Im reminded Saturday Night Live character Father Guido Sarduccis observation dogs feeding time Whats rush Late nap____________________________________________________________[v32][b2134781172500]] other times look imagination takes off bet two hounds could sled dog Its satisfying think might able get some useful work out ever decided enter Alaska Iditarod camera-carrying sailplane airplanes mostly fun sometimes serve sporting equipment competition heres chance RC model some useful work 1997 Nats three trips Nats Ive heard pilot spectator say did have good time event Try might like havent sent Nats registration forms think about doing now can get Soaring Nats package includes hotel information sending request Cal Posthuma LSF Treasurer 5996 Leonard Coopersville MI 49404 E-mail CalpLSFtompuservecom seldom able see opportunity until ceased Mark Twain Wrigley Way Milpitas California 95035 Voice/Fax 408 946-4751 408 WINGS-S 1 LOOK no further fully molded sailplane needs RnR offer selection high pefformance sailplanes will address specific requirements F3BThermal Duration Slope Cross Country Mark Allen designed World Championship F3B EAGLE now being produced RnR its new lower price RnR n nd cction enhancements 1997 RnRs composite molded technology provides unique blend strength weight optimization Noticeable results found through increased durability torsional stability stiffness incorporated wing fuselage tail section also offer selection parts joiner systems scratch builders out catch latest visuals specifications competitive pricing RnRs sailplanes contact RnR RnR skys limit. May1997 83 D & 330-877-1445 hi ice & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endors.d AMA/ RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance Extra UPS -- US Mail CODs E Q Visit home page http//mwwdnjelectroniCSCOm Email david@dn1eletlronicscom jayne@dnjeleetronics AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ

Author: D. Garwood


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/05
Page Numbers: 78, 80, 81, 83

RADIO CONTROL SOARING U AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Sailpianes Sailpianes wing spans 100 inches can easily carry camera payload no engine vibration spoil sharpness burned fuel residue foul camera lens superior some ways engine-powered RC airplanes airborne camera platform Big sailplanes can flown slowly smoothly contributing camera steadiness needed produce aerial photographs crisp detail Nostalgia day 1996 Nats flew camera-carrying Pierce Aero Paragon recorded some event altitude Since several people have asked set up sailplane aerial photography work Im happy explain itits fun fly mission mind Camera Airplane Ive flown Paragon about five years Its 120-inch-span two-channel rudder elevator polyhedral floater makes excellent training sailplane because offers forgiving flight characteristics generates plenty lift easily carry camera gear built enlarged fuselage hold compact-size camera internally Paragon designer Ed Slobod recently told has seen smaller cameras fitted inside standard fuselage have also flown model carried camera outside fuselage under wing placement inside fuselage protects camera damage minimizes aerodynamic balance changes might affect flight characteristics cameras weight acts ballast makes sailplane fly bit faster smoother found after some experience prefer side-looking camera rather down-looking point view easily obtained internal camera position super-quality Paragon kit available Ed Slobod Pierce Aero Co 9626 Jellico Ave Northridge CA 91325 Tel 818 349-4756 Camera recommendations essential characteristic airborne 78 Model Aviation -school athletic field seen tram authors Paragon As Boat traffic Mohawk River cars SR 5 railroad track might imagine parking lot thermal generator Taken Paragon just east Lock 9 near Amsterdam NY 1997 Nats Paragon Cars tents operations trailer sailplane pit area landing tapes Nostalgia day Bob Powers Ace RC Quasoar cruises over rolling hill farmland Hudson River valley upstate New York Photo taken Pierce Aero Paragon camera automated film advance Without takes flights finish roll film Autofocus needed because aerial use camera focused infinity Autoexposure could useful because lighting may vary between bright sun open shade although setting exposure before launch generally works fine Compact size light weight advantages camera should fit inside sailplane possible Olympus Trip MDa $60 fixed-focus autoexposure automatic-film-advance 35mm camerafills bill Its quite compact especially considering pair AA batteries included power film-advance motor camera has worked well five years despite fact dog has chewed end graduated cameras after taught him chew shoes shutter release actuated servo using carefully aligned Popsicle stick has screw acting adjustable arm pressing cameras shutterrelease button servo stick mounted camera double-stick foam servo-mounting tape Look RC car part hobby shop find stuff Mount camera cramming strips foam open fuselage bay position camera foam-mount method makes easy make small aiming adjustments include exclude bottom wing frame cushions camera landing shock shutter trip servo lead plugs channel 4 rig actuate rudder stick airplanes rudder aileron stick transmitter setup WHEN TilE ENGINEERS AT run DESIGN REOEIYERS.UE MEAN BUSINESS LLSTAL 80 Model Aviation pus Trip MD 35mm auto-film-advance camera mini servo Popsicle stick shutter-release mechanism Installation side-looking camera specially built Paragon fuselage Foam sheet camera-mounting method allows slight adjustment camera angle Having spent some 30 years developing manufacturing marketing exceptional electronic products RIO military commercial industry well spending countless dollars advertising new distribution arm FMA Directit seems strange us some people still dont know FMA Furthermore some hobbyists still reluctant try quality line R/O products have given us try thank would like know hear praises LOUD AND Size 230X 105 X 54 CLEAR Better yet some h begun use Wght 06 oz - in competition guess what THRE WINNING us does make us hap hear about Point View aerial photos come down-looking camera positions photos may made transportation mapping site planning military reconnaissance Cuban Missile Crisis photos SAM launch sites taken U-2 spyplane example camera point view early model sailplane aerial photographs taken camera held place side fuselage rubber bands pointing straight down thought time way aerial photography done After few rolls photos seemed flat two-dimensional maplike began experiment side-looking camera position liked later photos much better maybe because show world familiar point view exotic airborne camera position see photo made Bill Tuttle Georgia back cover Sailplane & Electric Modeler Winter 1996 S&ME ordering information call 509 627-0456 send E-mail inquiry sailnelec@aolcom camera mounted wingtip pointed opposite wingtip wingtip camera position captures sailplane foreground landscape background yields spectacular aerial photos caption explains opposite tip balanced equal weight drag Making pictares use ISO 200 film sunny partly cloudy conditions keep shutter speed 1/250 second faster reduce effect camera motion Shoot slide negative film black-and-white color according own preference As part final radio check before launch sure camera functioning properly dont want go ahead fly thinking youre taking terrific pictures find out later shutter-release mechanism jammed foam padding suns position can make difference results Longer shorter shadows produced ground objects time varies solar noon Shadows help give contrast scene define landscape features film prefer take photos sailplane flying straight level pictures tilted horizons look weird Pointing camera accurately turns out little tougher might think Its sort like aiming shotgun thats 1/4 mile away have shared thermals red-tailed hawks ground looks like flying wingtip-to-wingtip expose few frames certain Im getting headand-shoulder portrait shots raptor film comes back bird frame Scale Warbirds P515756075 91120 4 stroke$17499 F4U544560/60914 stroke$16499 AT6686075 9112O 4 stroke$20499 F/W 19061?6075 91120 4 stroke$19499 A6M2596075 91120 4 stroke$17999 Prices subject change notice 5/H Q4i4o$ p4h4 Working Tomorrows Technology 40 S Camino Seco #415 Tucson AZ 85710 e/FAX 520 886-3678 PRISENTIAG THE IINSTIIA BATIRY UAAAGEAIEIbT SYSTEM SO SMART WI JUST HAD TO QAhl IT IlASTIINI 25mm POWER PLUG II 25mm21mm POWER PLUGPOWER PLUG 1v1w1I1 MOLIXDIANSPUTABAJ55AISTRONICS SYSTEM COMPONENTSSYSTEM FEATURES{3 P114SANWA 1 EINSTEIN XL CHARGER/CYCLERIWO CHANNEL CYCLER BLACK 1 PSi-it lA 18V POWER SUPPLYMICROPROCESSOR CONTROLLEDEasily lnterface Einstein XL toRED VERSATILE ADAPTER INTERFACECHARGE/DISCHARGE 2-12 CELLS EITHER CHANNELall popular battery brands 2 BARREL TYPE POWER CABLESFIVE SELECTABLE CHARGE PATES EITHER CHANNELNo rats nast espenveHITEC ReD AUTOMATIC TRICKLE CHARGE AFTER CuE CHARGEadapter cables its ahopl FMA DirectCHARGE ONE CHANNEL WHILE CYCLING THE OTHER 9607 Dr Perry Road9V BATTERY 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