SOARING Dan Pruss LSF NEWS Don Clark election committee chairman announced results recent LSF board directors election Re-elected second terms Gordon Pearson presi dent Warren Tiahrt secretary Keith Finken biner treasurer Warren Plohr elected vice president replacing John Neilsen provided outstanding service four years secretary followed two years vice president Don committee Barry Drew Bill Cavanaugh Don Thompson Don Goughnour counted over 600 ballots LSF has 3685 members considered remarkably high return especially since three four board members ran unopposed addition Don asked use column pass following announcement Besides 600 ballots received another 200 mailings membership returned because address changes going over some 200 returns recognized contact contest circuit other activities 200 quite active problem developed like Since main contact through LSF office via achievement level forms since some levels take over year accomplish member very active some times takes new new address doesnt advise League office meantime post office stops forwarding members mail usually after year LSF mail gets returned Don has two suggestions First youve moved since last level achieve ment please send change address notice League Silent Flight PO Box 39068 Chicago IL 60639 Second mention above club news letter club meeting Remember way League office can keep mailing list change address informa tion Don believes should extend thanks V February issue mentioned Paul Wede king 11th LSF member achieve distinction Level V should have read 13th counting past 10 has always problem current list Level V Award holders appears accompanying table Ken Bates twelfth Level V list first Michigan second state California terms LSF membership incidentally sent few particulars worth passing month August Ken got two contest wins eighthour slope flight 10-kilometer goal return two-hour duration flight Kens Merlyn July 1979 MA designed specifically Level V big help bird took first place 25th Toledo Expo Ken used Merlyn take two contest wins make goal return hung around same sky two-hour thermal requirement Dont ask Ken plans Merlyn since birds lofted work benchwithout aid drawing paper However Ken does pass following specs Wing area 2100 sqin stab area 225 sq Flying weight 140 ounces puts wing loading 96 oz per sq ft Wingspan slightly over 16 feet airfoil modified Aquila section similar shape Skip Millers modification Continued page 103 26 Model Aviation New 1SF officers Ito II Warren Tiahrt secretary Scott Christensen LSF/001 Keith Finkenbiner treasurer Gordon Pearson president Warren r new 1SF vice-president Seen 1976 photo Steuben Eagle award Harris Hill near Elmira NY fine job past regime has done us bad dues-free organization Ken Bates Merlyn Too bad cant show color Ship won award Toledo two first places during 1979 contests Level V tasks 10 kilometer goal return two hour thermal flight Photo above gives close look Kens skill MonoKote details RC helicopter scale contests expect see several new scale fuselage kits Toledo Show year know Ive probably missed some already available dont feel left outsend photos See Toledo Dave Chesney Route 9 Box 621A Greensboro NC 27409 RC Soaring/Pruss Continued page 26 see Millers article December 1977 MA Wing construction D-tube uses leading edge sheeting both top bottom wing leading edge main spar Ken also passes ideasopinions obser vations has gathered quest Level V goal return work Ken feels three considerations first day little wind key importance second weak lift quite acceptable since will usually weak sink third strong lift strong sink combined moderate winds has undoing goal retum attempts faster climb rates strong thermals negated necessity penetrate strong sink areas Ken also noted since Astro-Jeff Jerry Mrliks fine design paved way crosscountry work Midwest its numerous Level V goal return achievements plus two wins out four SOARs annual Great Race design better L/D would make looking up bit easier didnt shorten time Great Race wins remarkable 212 mile non-stop run Pat Flynn see November 1979 MA flight Pats airbome battery pack gave out Greater Detroit Soaring Hiking Society felt could have gone way challenge still Merlyns design Ken after climb rate equal Astro-Jefls betterL/D bottom line Merlyn has 301 LID 20 mph compares Astro-Jeff L/D 201 same speed Ken goes say due difficulties taking exact mea surements above figures arent 100 percent accurate verify soundness Kens design further information contact Ken Bates 738 N Harris Saline MI 48176 1SF LEVEL V AWARDS 1 John Baxter 2 Steve Work 3 Fred Weaver 4 Neil NoISe 5 Marvin Quail 6 John Newman 7 Don Harris 8 Chris Adams 9 Tom Christian 10 Howard Sears 11 Dwight Holley 12 Ken Bates 13 Paul Wedeking California New Mexico California California California California Ohio California California California Connecticut Michigan New Jersey 1975 1975 1976 1977 1978 1978 1978 1978 1979 1979 1979 1979 1979 Status January 1980 Great Race VSOAR announcedGreat Race V will run year July 19 20 Rules will basically same last year 1 Any AMA sanctioned club may enter mem bers wish least member LSF Level III above sailplanes care however onefrequency will assigned club 2 No relaunching course relaunches desired back starting point 3 SOAR will Inexpensive key word ACES new hoe R/C kits called Silver Series line offers s unique combination value sods wide range versatility found todays R/C market until now cutting out biggest costs Labor furnish kit sod furnish labor allows us give topquality product inexpensive price comparable ro $800 radios some its features SERVO REVERSAL SWITCHES-Wth ost tsp switch thc serco tracel doectron four primary chaanels oun reversed * INOEPENOENT THROW AOJtfST--Ort ohoanela atoovot netoo treori coo coo tolled indepetadently * FIFTH CHANNEL AOJUST--Serao poalsion whee hr retract swrtch rirhar Up Down positron rndrpendenslv ad1assable TRIM LOCATION VARIABLESThe location trims tsar rha builders discretroo p 00 coo hove standard trim cromed srim osa combination thr two * TRIM AUTHORITY PROGRAMMA5ILITYBp rlvanging plog-re fiord resistore amount servo evcvrsioe terms moved programmahle * DUAL RATE -Switches adjustment pars furnished proorde DUAL RATE op three channels EXPONENTIAL RATE OPEION--Tlas plog-iss opsino providra eon-linear narso travel re MIssion snob movrmrer up three channels $1795 * ELECTRONIC MIXER OPEIONWrIb pIne-in modulr two functions can together either utd-dieeosionally ue bidheosiunally $1195 PROGRAMMABLE PUSH BUtTON OPTION-In-fSeht adjustable pra-programmed control surface munemees may uhlalned pain ing bnlrun 08951 THE SILVER SEVEN $28495 Full ni cd system kit receiver four servos cheek pose Ace dealer write call f complete Cdetails 11r erWS S cowplete catalog $100 ladrl $50 foe 1st Class Mail retarni Box 511E 119W 19th Hlgginsvllle Mo 64037 816 5847121 two classics Flyline ITS HERE 11/2 Scale SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER send 25 catalog 34 span 020 power channel nc ors1595 free flight OUAKER FLASH stngle w Vower i9 WIngspan $2495 4 FLYLINE MODELS INC 2850 0055 AOENuE II Farman Moustique PAISFAX VtI5OtNtA santo 755j 573 2038 April 1980 103 ed READY NOW I. RTHERN CALIFORNIAS LARGEST DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI well FUEL I U New high film strength lubricant increased power engine life I Highest quality ingredients 3 rgent action cut varnish Ili.JI II II II II II II II II II II II II HOURS Monday thru Wednesday 930-630 Thursday & Friday 930-800I Saturday 930-600 Sunday 1200-500 BROWN CO-2 ENGINES ENGINES ARE IN STOCK NEW CHARGER AND 5 SIZES OF TANKS BROWN NO NES COMPLETE CATALOG $1 00 HARD TO FIND ACCESSOR ES K S AND PLANS FOR RUBBER POWRRBD MODELS PHONE 7141 4H9HA7S Peck-Polymers W BOX 2498-AM LA MESA CALIF 92041 RC Old Timers/Mathews Continued page 27 pieces construction due lack building directions Anyone constructing Stream lined Cyclone may contact Marion Rt 1 Box 340 Pearland TX 77581 No single innovation mentioned Column has perplexing readership use polyester dress lining AKA acetate sheathing covering old-timers Mentioned John Pond Model Builder 1974 described Kloud King construction notes Model Aviation June 1975 numerous times since technique has steadily grown acceptance Unfortunately wide variance physical properties between mill lots has encountered contributing some inconsistent results have sending small scraps have written about material no real assurance what buy cloth shop will work well Old scratch-builders friend Sig Mfg has stepped confusion new Koverall have just tested sample batch polyester can report excellent quality can applied over pre-doped framework thinned dope heat sealed wood previously coated Coverites Quik Stik Wrinkles can removed running MonoKote iron set Coverite temperature over surface presumably heat gunI dont have Although butyrate dopes can used tendency over tigbten compatibility proW lems epoxy urethane finishes make second choice nitrate dope Only few coats nitrate two urethane color produces passable finish minimum effort considerable savings cost compared prices silk shiny stuff Try youll like bunch Lehigh Valley PA RIC Society Newsletter Jack Thoman recently installed Eastcraft on-board starter system models After checking out remote-controlled provide winches launches 4 Best time around course wins case no finishers longest distance flown will win details contest packets big difference year two-day contest instead one-day event Fly either both days Last years rules seemed well re ceived race acclaimed meaningful ever So think have design better Astro-Jeff Merlyn can sniff thermals better Pat Flynn Michigan can can last longer 212 miles get club together pitch gasiftheres leftand head greatest crosscountry soaring events Dan Pruss Rt 2 Box 490 Plainfield IL 60544 RC Pylon/Hager Continued page 24 Las Vegas attended great time seems like trip sunshiny Florida would perfect way break up long dull winter 22 entries able get 10 full rounds racing attended got moneys worth top five finishers Jim Morehead 2 Bob Brogdon 3 Bill Preis 4 104 Model Aviation CUSTOM TUNED ENGINES COMPETITION ACCESSORIES Special GY 014 X 60 solid lines $295 ppd Custom needle valves racing wheels quick fills fuel shut-o ffs rs detailed brochure send 25 cents Kustom Kraftsmanship Box 2699 Laguna Hills Calif 92653 Ph 714 830-5162 fldiiM ~iURi winners vlaryaviiie Vii contest sponsored oy tne iliver District agies August 1 l 19 1979 Thefirstthroughfifth placewinnersare Iefttoright Doug Bebensee John Kiladonk Keith Shaw Kneeling John Fotiu John Krauer ___________________________________________ Brian Richmond 5 Bob Violettl159 fast timeSAFE FLYING See next monthIS NO ACCIDENT Bill Hager 4622 Bridgeport Dr Garlana TX 75043
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/04
Page Numbers: 26, 103, 104
SOARING Dan Pruss LSF NEWS Don Clark election committee chairman announced results recent LSF board directors election Re-elected second terms Gordon Pearson presi dent Warren Tiahrt secretary Keith Finken biner treasurer Warren Plohr elected vice president replacing John Neilsen provided outstanding service four years secretary followed two years vice president Don committee Barry Drew Bill Cavanaugh Don Thompson Don Goughnour counted over 600 ballots LSF has 3685 members considered remarkably high return especially since three four board members ran unopposed addition Don asked use column pass following announcement Besides 600 ballots received another 200 mailings membership returned because address changes going over some 200 returns recognized contact contest circuit other activities 200 quite active problem developed like Since main contact through LSF office via achievement level forms since some levels take over year accomplish member very active some times takes new new address doesnt advise League office meantime post office stops forwarding members mail usually after year LSF mail gets returned Don has two suggestions First youve moved since last level achieve ment please send change address notice League Silent Flight PO Box 39068 Chicago IL 60639 Second mention above club news letter club meeting Remember way League office can keep mailing list change address informa tion Don believes should extend thanks V February issue mentioned Paul Wede king 11th LSF member achieve distinction Level V should have read 13th counting past 10 has always problem current list Level V Award holders appears accompanying table Ken Bates twelfth Level V list first Michigan second state California terms LSF membership incidentally sent few particulars worth passing month August Ken got two contest wins eighthour slope flight 10-kilometer goal return two-hour duration flight Kens Merlyn July 1979 MA designed specifically Level V big help bird took first place 25th Toledo Expo Ken used Merlyn take two contest wins make goal return hung around same sky two-hour thermal requirement Dont ask Ken plans Merlyn since birds lofted work benchwithout aid drawing paper However Ken does pass following specs Wing area 2100 sqin stab area 225 sq Flying weight 140 ounces puts wing loading 96 oz per sq ft Wingspan slightly over 16 feet airfoil modified Aquila section similar shape Skip Millers modification Continued page 103 26 Model Aviation New 1SF officers Ito II Warren Tiahrt secretary Scott Christensen LSF/001 Keith Finkenbiner treasurer Gordon Pearson president Warren r new 1SF vice-president Seen 1976 photo Steuben Eagle award Harris Hill near Elmira NY fine job past regime has done us bad dues-free organization Ken Bates Merlyn Too bad cant show color Ship won award Toledo two first places during 1979 contests Level V tasks 10 kilometer goal return two hour thermal flight Photo above gives close look Kens skill MonoKote details RC helicopter scale contests expect see several new scale fuselage kits Toledo Show year know Ive probably missed some already available dont feel left outsend photos See Toledo Dave Chesney Route 9 Box 621A Greensboro NC 27409 RC Soaring/Pruss Continued page 26 see Millers article December 1977 MA Wing construction D-tube uses leading edge sheeting both top bottom wing leading edge main spar Ken also passes ideasopinions obser vations has gathered quest Level V goal return work Ken feels three considerations first day little wind key importance second weak lift quite acceptable since will usually weak sink third strong lift strong sink combined moderate winds has undoing goal retum attempts faster climb rates strong thermals negated necessity penetrate strong sink areas Ken also noted since Astro-Jeff Jerry Mrliks fine design paved way crosscountry work Midwest its numerous Level V goal return achievements plus two wins out four SOARs annual Great Race design better L/D would make looking up bit easier didnt shorten time Great Race wins remarkable 212 mile non-stop run Pat Flynn see November 1979 MA flight Pats airbome battery pack gave out Greater Detroit Soaring Hiking Society felt could have gone way challenge still Merlyns design Ken after climb rate equal Astro-Jefls betterL/D bottom line Merlyn has 301 LID 20 mph compares Astro-Jeff L/D 201 same speed Ken goes say due difficulties taking exact mea surements above figures arent 100 percent accurate verify soundness Kens design further information contact Ken Bates 738 N Harris Saline MI 48176 1SF LEVEL V AWARDS 1 John Baxter 2 Steve Work 3 Fred Weaver 4 Neil NoISe 5 Marvin Quail 6 John Newman 7 Don Harris 8 Chris Adams 9 Tom Christian 10 Howard Sears 11 Dwight Holley 12 Ken Bates 13 Paul Wedeking California New Mexico California California California California Ohio California California California Connecticut Michigan New Jersey 1975 1975 1976 1977 1978 1978 1978 1978 1979 1979 1979 1979 1979 Status January 1980 Great Race VSOAR announcedGreat Race V will run year July 19 20 Rules will basically same last year 1 Any AMA sanctioned club may enter mem bers wish least member LSF Level III above sailplanes care however onefrequency will assigned club 2 No relaunching course relaunches desired back starting point 3 SOAR will Inexpensive key word ACES new hoe R/C kits called Silver Series line offers s unique combination value sods wide range versatility found todays R/C market until now cutting out biggest costs Labor furnish kit sod furnish labor allows us give topquality product inexpensive price comparable ro $800 radios some its features SERVO REVERSAL SWITCHES-Wth ost tsp switch thc serco tracel doectron four primary chaanels oun reversed * INOEPENOENT THROW AOJtfST--Ort ohoanela atoovot netoo treori coo coo tolled indepetadently * FIFTH CHANNEL AOJUST--Serao poalsion whee hr retract swrtch rirhar Up Down positron rndrpendenslv ad1assable TRIM LOCATION VARIABLESThe location trims tsar rha builders discretroo p 00 coo hove standard trim cromed srim osa combination thr two * TRIM AUTHORITY PROGRAMMA5ILITYBp rlvanging plog-re fiord resistore amount servo evcvrsioe terms moved programmahle * DUAL RATE -Switches adjustment pars furnished proorde DUAL RATE op three channels EXPONENTIAL RATE OPEION--Tlas plog-iss opsino providra eon-linear narso travel re MIssion snob movrmrer up three channels $1795 * ELECTRONIC MIXER OPEIONWrIb pIne-in modulr two functions can together either utd-dieeosionally ue bidheosiunally $1195 PROGRAMMABLE PUSH BUtTON OPTION-In-fSeht adjustable pra-programmed control surface munemees may uhlalned pain ing bnlrun 08951 THE SILVER SEVEN $28495 Full ni cd system kit receiver four servos cheek pose Ace dealer write call f complete Cdetails 11r erWS S cowplete catalog $100 ladrl $50 foe 1st Class Mail retarni Box 511E 119W 19th Hlgginsvllle Mo 64037 816 5847121 two classics Flyline ITS HERE 11/2 Scale SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER send 25 catalog 34 span 020 power channel nc ors1595 free flight OUAKER FLASH stngle w Vower i9 WIngspan $2495 4 FLYLINE MODELS INC 2850 0055 AOENuE II Farman Moustique PAISFAX VtI5OtNtA santo 755j 573 2038 April 1980 103 ed READY NOW I. RTHERN CALIFORNIAS LARGEST DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI well FUEL I U New high film strength lubricant increased power engine life I Highest quality ingredients 3 rgent action cut varnish Ili.JI II II II II II II II II II II II II HOURS Monday thru Wednesday 930-630 Thursday & Friday 930-800I Saturday 930-600 Sunday 1200-500 BROWN CO-2 ENGINES ENGINES ARE IN STOCK NEW CHARGER AND 5 SIZES OF TANKS BROWN NO NES COMPLETE CATALOG $1 00 HARD TO FIND ACCESSOR ES K S AND PLANS FOR RUBBER POWRRBD MODELS PHONE 7141 4H9HA7S Peck-Polymers W BOX 2498-AM LA MESA CALIF 92041 RC Old Timers/Mathews Continued page 27 pieces construction due lack building directions Anyone constructing Stream lined Cyclone may contact Marion Rt 1 Box 340 Pearland TX 77581 No single innovation mentioned Column has perplexing readership use polyester dress lining AKA acetate sheathing covering old-timers Mentioned John Pond Model Builder 1974 described Kloud King construction notes Model Aviation June 1975 numerous times since technique has steadily grown acceptance Unfortunately wide variance physical properties between mill lots has encountered contributing some inconsistent results have sending small scraps have written about material no real assurance what buy cloth shop will work well Old scratch-builders friend Sig Mfg has stepped confusion new Koverall have just tested sample batch polyester can report excellent quality can applied over pre-doped framework thinned dope heat sealed wood previously coated Coverites Quik Stik Wrinkles can removed running MonoKote iron set Coverite temperature over surface presumably heat gunI dont have Although butyrate dopes can used tendency over tigbten compatibility proW lems epoxy urethane finishes make second choice nitrate dope Only few coats nitrate two urethane color produces passable finish minimum effort considerable savings cost compared prices silk shiny stuff Try youll like bunch Lehigh Valley PA RIC Society Newsletter Jack Thoman recently installed Eastcraft on-board starter system models After checking out remote-controlled provide winches launches 4 Best time around course wins case no finishers longest distance flown will win details contest packets big difference year two-day contest instead one-day event Fly either both days Last years rules seemed well re ceived race acclaimed meaningful ever So think have design better Astro-Jeff Merlyn can sniff thermals better Pat Flynn Michigan can can last longer 212 miles get club together pitch gasiftheres leftand head greatest crosscountry soaring events Dan Pruss Rt 2 Box 490 Plainfield IL 60544 RC Pylon/Hager Continued page 24 Las Vegas attended great time seems like trip sunshiny Florida would perfect way break up long dull winter 22 entries able get 10 full rounds racing attended got moneys worth top five finishers Jim Morehead 2 Bob Brogdon 3 Bill Preis 4 104 Model Aviation CUSTOM TUNED ENGINES COMPETITION ACCESSORIES Special GY 014 X 60 solid lines $295 ppd Custom needle valves racing wheels quick fills fuel shut-o ffs rs detailed brochure send 25 cents Kustom Kraftsmanship Box 2699 Laguna Hills Calif 92653 Ph 714 830-5162 fldiiM ~iURi winners vlaryaviiie Vii contest sponsored oy tne iliver District agies August 1 l 19 1979 Thefirstthroughfifth placewinnersare Iefttoright Doug Bebensee John Kiladonk Keith Shaw Kneeling John Fotiu John Krauer ___________________________________________ Brian Richmond 5 Bob Violettl159 fast timeSAFE FLYING See next monthIS NO ACCIDENT Bill Hager 4622 Bridgeport Dr Garlana TX 75043
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/04
Page Numbers: 26, 103, 104
SOARING Dan Pruss LSF NEWS Don Clark election committee chairman announced results recent LSF board directors election Re-elected second terms Gordon Pearson presi dent Warren Tiahrt secretary Keith Finken biner treasurer Warren Plohr elected vice president replacing John Neilsen provided outstanding service four years secretary followed two years vice president Don committee Barry Drew Bill Cavanaugh Don Thompson Don Goughnour counted over 600 ballots LSF has 3685 members considered remarkably high return especially since three four board members ran unopposed addition Don asked use column pass following announcement Besides 600 ballots received another 200 mailings membership returned because address changes going over some 200 returns recognized contact contest circuit other activities 200 quite active problem developed like Since main contact through LSF office via achievement level forms since some levels take over year accomplish member very active some times takes new new address doesnt advise League office meantime post office stops forwarding members mail usually after year LSF mail gets returned Don has two suggestions First youve moved since last level achieve ment please send change address notice League Silent Flight PO Box 39068 Chicago IL 60639 Second mention above club news letter club meeting Remember way League office can keep mailing list change address informa tion Don believes should extend thanks V February issue mentioned Paul Wede king 11th LSF member achieve distinction Level V should have read 13th counting past 10 has always problem current list Level V Award holders appears accompanying table Ken Bates twelfth Level V list first Michigan second state California terms LSF membership incidentally sent few particulars worth passing month August Ken got two contest wins eighthour slope flight 10-kilometer goal return two-hour duration flight Kens Merlyn July 1979 MA designed specifically Level V big help bird took first place 25th Toledo Expo Ken used Merlyn take two contest wins make goal return hung around same sky two-hour thermal requirement Dont ask Ken plans Merlyn since birds lofted work benchwithout aid drawing paper However Ken does pass following specs Wing area 2100 sqin stab area 225 sq Flying weight 140 ounces puts wing loading 96 oz per sq ft Wingspan slightly over 16 feet airfoil modified Aquila section similar shape Skip Millers modification Continued page 103 26 Model Aviation New 1SF officers Ito II Warren Tiahrt secretary Scott Christensen LSF/001 Keith Finkenbiner treasurer Gordon Pearson president Warren r new 1SF vice-president Seen 1976 photo Steuben Eagle award Harris Hill near Elmira NY fine job past regime has done us bad dues-free organization Ken Bates Merlyn Too bad cant show color Ship won award Toledo two first places during 1979 contests Level V tasks 10 kilometer goal return two hour thermal flight Photo above gives close look Kens skill MonoKote details RC helicopter scale contests expect see several new scale fuselage kits Toledo Show year know Ive probably missed some already available dont feel left outsend photos See Toledo Dave Chesney Route 9 Box 621A Greensboro NC 27409 RC Soaring/Pruss Continued page 26 see Millers article December 1977 MA Wing construction D-tube uses leading edge sheeting both top bottom wing leading edge main spar Ken also passes ideasopinions obser vations has gathered quest Level V goal return work Ken feels three considerations first day little wind key importance second weak lift quite acceptable since will usually weak sink third strong lift strong sink combined moderate winds has undoing goal retum attempts faster climb rates strong thermals negated necessity penetrate strong sink areas Ken also noted since Astro-Jeff Jerry Mrliks fine design paved way crosscountry work Midwest its numerous Level V goal return achievements plus two wins out four SOARs annual Great Race design better L/D would make looking up bit easier didnt shorten time Great Race wins remarkable 212 mile non-stop run Pat Flynn see November 1979 MA flight Pats airbome battery pack gave out Greater Detroit Soaring Hiking Society felt could have gone way challenge still Merlyns design Ken after climb rate equal Astro-Jefls betterL/D bottom line Merlyn has 301 LID 20 mph compares Astro-Jeff L/D 201 same speed Ken goes say due difficulties taking exact mea surements above figures arent 100 percent accurate verify soundness Kens design further information contact Ken Bates 738 N Harris Saline MI 48176 1SF LEVEL V AWARDS 1 John Baxter 2 Steve Work 3 Fred Weaver 4 Neil NoISe 5 Marvin Quail 6 John Newman 7 Don Harris 8 Chris Adams 9 Tom Christian 10 Howard Sears 11 Dwight Holley 12 Ken Bates 13 Paul Wedeking California New Mexico California California California California Ohio California California California Connecticut Michigan New Jersey 1975 1975 1976 1977 1978 1978 1978 1978 1979 1979 1979 1979 1979 Status January 1980 Great Race VSOAR announcedGreat Race V will run year July 19 20 Rules will basically same last year 1 Any AMA sanctioned club may enter mem bers wish least member LSF Level III above sailplanes care however onefrequency will assigned club 2 No relaunching course relaunches desired back starting point 3 SOAR will Inexpensive key word ACES new hoe R/C kits called Silver Series line offers s unique combination value sods wide range versatility found todays R/C market until now cutting out biggest costs Labor furnish kit sod furnish labor allows us give topquality product inexpensive price comparable ro $800 radios some its features SERVO REVERSAL SWITCHES-Wth ost tsp switch thc serco tracel doectron four primary chaanels oun reversed * INOEPENOENT THROW AOJtfST--Ort ohoanela atoovot netoo treori coo coo tolled indepetadently * FIFTH CHANNEL AOJUST--Serao poalsion whee hr retract swrtch rirhar Up Down positron rndrpendenslv ad1assable TRIM LOCATION VARIABLESThe location trims tsar rha builders discretroo p 00 coo hove standard trim cromed srim osa combination thr two * TRIM AUTHORITY PROGRAMMA5ILITYBp rlvanging plog-re fiord resistore amount servo evcvrsioe terms moved programmahle * DUAL RATE -Switches adjustment pars furnished proorde DUAL RATE op three channels EXPONENTIAL RATE OPEION--Tlas plog-iss opsino providra eon-linear narso travel re MIssion snob movrmrer up three channels $1795 * ELECTRONIC MIXER OPEIONWrIb pIne-in modulr two functions can together either utd-dieeosionally ue bidheosiunally $1195 PROGRAMMABLE PUSH BUtTON OPTION-In-fSeht adjustable pra-programmed control surface munemees may uhlalned pain ing bnlrun 08951 THE SILVER SEVEN $28495 Full ni cd system kit receiver four servos cheek pose Ace dealer write call f complete Cdetails 11r erWS S cowplete catalog $100 ladrl $50 foe 1st Class Mail retarni Box 511E 119W 19th Hlgginsvllle Mo 64037 816 5847121 two classics Flyline ITS HERE 11/2 Scale SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER send 25 catalog 34 span 020 power channel nc ors1595 free flight OUAKER FLASH stngle w Vower i9 WIngspan $2495 4 FLYLINE MODELS INC 2850 0055 AOENuE II Farman Moustique PAISFAX VtI5OtNtA santo 755j 573 2038 April 1980 103 ed READY NOW I. RTHERN CALIFORNIAS LARGEST DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI well FUEL I U New high film strength lubricant increased power engine life I Highest quality ingredients 3 rgent action cut varnish Ili.JI II II II II II II II II II II II II HOURS Monday thru Wednesday 930-630 Thursday & Friday 930-800I Saturday 930-600 Sunday 1200-500 BROWN CO-2 ENGINES ENGINES ARE IN STOCK NEW CHARGER AND 5 SIZES OF TANKS BROWN NO NES COMPLETE CATALOG $1 00 HARD TO FIND ACCESSOR ES K S AND PLANS FOR RUBBER POWRRBD MODELS PHONE 7141 4H9HA7S Peck-Polymers W BOX 2498-AM LA MESA CALIF 92041 RC Old Timers/Mathews Continued page 27 pieces construction due lack building directions Anyone constructing Stream lined Cyclone may contact Marion Rt 1 Box 340 Pearland TX 77581 No single innovation mentioned Column has perplexing readership use polyester dress lining AKA acetate sheathing covering old-timers Mentioned John Pond Model Builder 1974 described Kloud King construction notes Model Aviation June 1975 numerous times since technique has steadily grown acceptance Unfortunately wide variance physical properties between mill lots has encountered contributing some inconsistent results have sending small scraps have written about material no real assurance what buy cloth shop will work well Old scratch-builders friend Sig Mfg has stepped confusion new Koverall have just tested sample batch polyester can report excellent quality can applied over pre-doped framework thinned dope heat sealed wood previously coated Coverites Quik Stik Wrinkles can removed running MonoKote iron set Coverite temperature over surface presumably heat gunI dont have Although butyrate dopes can used tendency over tigbten compatibility proW lems epoxy urethane finishes make second choice nitrate dope Only few coats nitrate two urethane color produces passable finish minimum effort considerable savings cost compared prices silk shiny stuff Try youll like bunch Lehigh Valley PA RIC Society Newsletter Jack Thoman recently installed Eastcraft on-board starter system models After checking out remote-controlled provide winches launches 4 Best time around course wins case no finishers longest distance flown will win details contest packets big difference year two-day contest instead one-day event Fly either both days Last years rules seemed well re ceived race acclaimed meaningful ever So think have design better Astro-Jeff Merlyn can sniff thermals better Pat Flynn Michigan can can last longer 212 miles get club together pitch gasiftheres leftand head greatest crosscountry soaring events Dan Pruss Rt 2 Box 490 Plainfield IL 60544 RC Pylon/Hager Continued page 24 Las Vegas attended great time seems like trip sunshiny Florida would perfect way break up long dull winter 22 entries able get 10 full rounds racing attended got moneys worth top five finishers Jim Morehead 2 Bob Brogdon 3 Bill Preis 4 104 Model Aviation CUSTOM TUNED ENGINES COMPETITION ACCESSORIES Special GY 014 X 60 solid lines $295 ppd Custom needle valves racing wheels quick fills fuel shut-o ffs rs detailed brochure send 25 cents Kustom Kraftsmanship Box 2699 Laguna Hills Calif 92653 Ph 714 830-5162 fldiiM ~iURi winners vlaryaviiie Vii contest sponsored oy tne iliver District agies August 1 l 19 1979 Thefirstthroughfifth placewinnersare Iefttoright Doug Bebensee John Kiladonk Keith Shaw Kneeling John Fotiu John Krauer ___________________________________________ Brian Richmond 5 Bob Violettl159 fast timeSAFE FLYING See next monthIS NO ACCIDENT Bill Hager 4622 Bridgeport Dr Garlana TX 75043