SOARING Dan Pruss DISTANCE record set Saturday May 24 1980 Jack Hiner Downers Grove IL flew AquiIa-XL distance 4592 miles establish AMA record Open Distance category Unlimited class sailpianes record took three hours ten minutes set required nearly two dozen thermals four earlier launching attempts highlight scribes soaring experience just act official witness further supports feelings cross-country flying RC soarings biggest thrills waiting reply AMA official acknowledgement flight came wonder attempts straight line flying arent attempted matter earlier records werent established March 1980 two out possible 12 open distance records set might noteworthy point out open distance requires no set goal declared before attempt made required declared distance category Ever since soaring guru west Dave Thornburg made first 62 mile LSF level V goal return flight Cumulus Dave really old cross-country bug has spread us have spent time looking up walking country bumpkin does first trip big city continue wear ruts courses because different thrill comes trekking cross-country However accomplishments cross-country flying LSF levels III IV V dont require logistical support long range soaring does point realized questions came way after Jacks flight made word got going through soaring grapevine Since Jack set current world record 5128 km 3186 miles back May 1975 few die-hard supporters have driven through Illinois countryside half dozen subsequent attempts break record During time logistical problems have licked some solutions have come taken granted latter became evident same questions asked five years ago brought up again time interested done Let Jack pass along some hints Rules record attempts have probably gone naught because rules werent adhered other reason Read fine print new sailplane rules national records new 1980-81 AMA rule book rules elaborated upon page 80 Septem Continued page 116 28 Model Aviation Photo trio shows what took set Open Distance National AMA Record 4992 miles ma uniimimea uass ack Hiner ommom picture Aquila XL lap guy did trickassisted Jim Mcintyre Al Zolecki top left transmitter converted Kraft Midwest Pete Watersl give enough life three-hour-plus flight has switch right select internal external power latter provided plug-in 14 Amp Hr pack Top Right XLs innardsi 4 Amp Hr battery pack receiver on/off switch charging plug receptacle servos rudder spoiler elevator Note wood block stop prevent excess down elevator servo fails interference should encountered Canopy contains 9-volt battery Thermic Sniffler Lots details text MPS S MODEL PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS NOW CHECKING YOUR BATTERIES ON PART TIME BASIS IS ONLY THE HALF OF IT relying Battery Cyclers LEDs ESVs new mercury measunng devices getting partial protection Receiver POWER Alert ONLY UNIT will give audible warning instantly voltage problem arises Power Alert installed transmitter also will give total battery protection Power Alert $1995 Us Funds plus $100 postage Products fully guaranteed year Also available Plane-Alert $1295 System Alert $2795 Positive System Alert combination Power Alert Plane-Alert unit difficult later talc used surface will reticulate myriad small cracks Use talc mixture over balsa sheeted block surfaces never over open silk areas Usually two coats will suffice hide balsa grain Sand smooth extra fine paper removing almost talc leaving enough fill grain silk weave Raw silk edges should also sanded have found unnecessary sand open silk areas Give areas open silk talc treated alike another three four coats clear dope can either sprayed brushed preference brush flowed smoothly soft brush no brush marks should evident Without clear dope treatment over talc areas will found later coats color dope may adhere especially peeling off masking tape later steps Use enough thinner get COUPLE AILERON AND RUDDER. Simply quickly effectively Jomars new electronic module Designed install between receiver servos 3 wire radio system Neutral rudder stick position allows rudder follow ailerons Moving rudder stick allows uncoupled control Specify positive negative pulse ordering 4495 2028 KNIGHTSBRIDGE DR CINCINNATI OHiO 4 smooth flow point entire plane should have smooth blemish-free surface color dope will expected hide imperfections obvious advantage minimum color required weight build-up avoided Most heavy talc has sanded off now need enough color render open areas opaque bright sunlight some better scale models quite opaque hand laid top surface visible shadow viewed underneath open silk areas represents least possible build-up weight color application talc covered areas good simulation metal covered portions plane model has fiberglass cowl wheel pants other parts dope talc can used give fine finish same procedure outlined previously Finished clear dope color will appear made metal Bob Dolly Wisclrer Rt 1 S-221 Lapham Peak Road Delafield WI 53018 RC Soaring/Pruss continued page 28 ber 1979 issue Model Aviation FAI records get copy rules through AMA FAIs sporting code course Know Better yet Select would-be routes well beforehand select possible wind direction goes saying distance runs best made running downwind Choose roads out country traffic barely exists during Jacks run thermals cars Remote country roads also provide laying out winch line tying up traffic Know what irregu larities might exist such crossing busy highway railroad tracks speed limits through small towns specifically watchful things such grove trees might block out line sight happened Jack during attempt new FAI record three years ago Riding lift right course row trees blocked view time obstruction cleared bird lost found plane radio thermal sniffer destroyed year plane flown directly overhead through same area Com mon sense bet sometimes have have once Chase car LSF levels III IV V regular four-door sedan has served us well Poking ones head transmitter out car window tolerablefor about hour sun roof extends maybe hour half would-be record setters best way go convertibleif can still find cant borrow Aunt Mirandas Rolls Cornishe rag top because its weekend take poodles show next best thing borrow buddys 71 Chevy pickup Now might think riding cross-country back pickup truck has discomforts load illegal immigrants experience sneak across border Its bad clubs safety board sits up takes notice its justified sailplane does 30 mph coupled tailwind 20 mph has bumping along 50 mph Proponents airbags safety belts would probably stone witnessed such operation 50 mph hasnt realized yet Jacks supporters During Jacks flight Aquila-XL floated its 8 mph airspeed aided 5-10 mph tailwind Averaging about 15 mph standing back pickup truck isnt recliner-chair comfort requires little effort stroll through park Resting trucks cab advancing course has become standard stance flier three officials official drives other two stand back watching traffic reading maps keeping log long flights normally require stop go driving thermals worked altitude before continuing course However accelerating zero 15 mph too fast rate can dump everybody back tailgate too sounds like common sense should prevail mentioned point safety Batteries have attempted made eight hour LSF level V slope flight have probably already worked out long 116 Model Aviation INDIAN CITY RADIO CONTROL CLUB PRESENTS GREATER MICHIGAN MODELERS SHOW & EXPO II PLANESBOATSCARS MANUFACTURERSSTATIC DISPLAYS S WAP SHOP October 34 5 1980 West Eight Mile Artillery Armory Oak Park Michigan L dont need call friend time want get control Line model air new remote release SAFE LOC launcher Strong Safe end Ready4o go anytime STRONG Safety pullteated 125 lbs pressure strong enough largest CIL airplanes SAFE Hes builtin lock prevent accidental release IF NOT AT voun DEALER R DIRECT $500 ST CLAIR MODEL COMPONENTS 5626 PP intheuSAEugene OR 97405 Si/a- BELL ,Jet-Ranger True scale fiberglas fuselage fits System 80 Hell-Boy mechanics Other mechanics scratch builts can easily adapted beautiful light-weight fuselage 4 S7fr BELL 222 Just arrived perfect scale Bell 222 fiberglas fuselage Hell-Boy mechanics Call us today for details Available independent Schluter Distributor $9 o 2594 North Orange Blossom Trail ndo Florida 32804 305-422-1531 305-647-1335 range battery problems Jack used 14 amperehour GE Nicads both transmitter taped outside bottom airborne pack However AA alkaline cells have lasted upwards offive hours would serve well two-meter no record established yet smaller sailplanes However should noted current drain varies receivers servos used Read what specification sheet says particular equipment decide use alkaline cells wear out set bench test Its worth piece mind insurance Thermal sniffers must Jack has used Thermic Sniffler years andodd may soundits used find lift find sink have times lift strong rose such heights 16-foot sailplane nearly lost Flying off course through readable sink brought sailplane back comfortableto pilotlevel overstraining model Miscellaneous Plan long day call local weather bureau weather forecast winds 3000 feet might get high reading will give idea direction go forecast can accurate surface report Pack water food whole crew Binoculars can come handy Take along goggles protect fliers observers eyes dust Add sunglasses visor hat suntan oil key phrase prepared above ideas simple straight forward part result solutions problems encountered during over five years cross-country flying havent tried type soaring yet youre new dimension quiet sport Whether set national world record just attempt idling through quiet countryside will give its own rewards Have Dan Pruss RR 2 Box 490 Plainfield IL 60544 CL ScalelGretz continued page 37 published would enterprising knowl edgeable judge/competitor about committee scale-oriented club put down paper some guideiines describe what judge should looking allocate points accordingly Perhaps what needed systematic procedure judge could follow uniformly examine model Ob viously guidelines should stay within bounds existing AMA rules paper would submitted Scale Contest Board consideration rules proposal Once Board has interested parties would come life start provide needed input embryo proposal has some basic merit can modified built during rules cycle until becomes com prehensive document later years experience dictates changes additions can made main ingredient lacking now instigator couldnt YOU Editors note Under current Contest Board procedures proposal originator hopes have considered next rules change cycle must postmarked September 1 1980 See long article Contest Board procedures August issue Competition Newsletter RBM Hope see Nats PLEASE DONTFLY NEAR POWER LINES September 1980 117 Mike Gretz Box 162 Montezuma IA 501 71 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT ow muaxangs never ue ou ys ner uiltthls over 15 years ago Powered McCoy Redhead 35 has suggested models P-Si have builtthan full-size versions Clearly areas moments lines plane ideal model could hardly have better designed model first Pepin
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/09
Page Numbers: 28, 116, 117
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/09
Page Numbers: 28, 116, 117
SOARING Dan Pruss DISTANCE record set Saturday May 24 1980 Jack Hiner Downers Grove IL flew AquiIa-XL distance 4592 miles establish AMA record Open Distance category Unlimited class sailpianes record took three hours ten minutes set required nearly two dozen thermals four earlier launching attempts highlight scribes soaring experience just act official witness further supports feelings cross-country flying RC soarings biggest thrills waiting reply AMA official acknowledgement flight came wonder attempts straight line flying arent attempted matter earlier records werent established March 1980 two out possible 12 open distance records set might noteworthy point out open distance requires no set goal declared before attempt made required declared distance category Ever since soaring guru west Dave Thornburg made first 62 mile LSF level V goal return flight Cumulus Dave really old cross-country bug has spread us have spent time looking up walking country bumpkin does first trip big city continue wear ruts courses because different thrill comes trekking cross-country However accomplishments cross-country flying LSF levels III IV V dont require logistical support long range soaring does point realized questions came way after Jacks flight made word got going through soaring grapevine Since Jack set current world record 5128 km 3186 miles back May 1975 few die-hard supporters have driven through Illinois countryside half dozen subsequent attempts break record During time logistical problems have licked some solutions have come taken granted latter became evident same questions asked five years ago brought up again time interested done Let Jack pass along some hints Rules record attempts have probably gone naught because rules werent adhered other reason Read fine print new sailplane rules national records new 1980-81 AMA rule book rules elaborated upon page 80 Septem Continued page 116 28 Model Aviation Photo trio shows what took set Open Distance National AMA Record 4992 miles ma uniimimea uass ack Hiner ommom picture Aquila XL lap guy did trickassisted Jim Mcintyre Al Zolecki top left transmitter converted Kraft Midwest Pete Watersl give enough life three-hour-plus flight has switch right select internal external power latter provided plug-in 14 Amp Hr pack Top Right XLs innardsi 4 Amp Hr battery pack receiver on/off switch charging plug receptacle servos rudder spoiler elevator Note wood block stop prevent excess down elevator servo fails interference should encountered Canopy contains 9-volt battery Thermic Sniffler Lots details text MPS S MODEL PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS NOW CHECKING YOUR BATTERIES ON PART TIME BASIS IS ONLY THE HALF OF IT relying Battery Cyclers LEDs ESVs new mercury measunng devices getting partial protection Receiver POWER Alert ONLY UNIT will give audible warning instantly voltage problem arises Power Alert installed transmitter also will give total battery protection Power Alert $1995 Us Funds plus $100 postage Products fully guaranteed year Also available Plane-Alert $1295 System Alert $2795 Positive System Alert combination Power Alert Plane-Alert unit difficult later talc used surface will reticulate myriad small cracks Use talc mixture over balsa sheeted block surfaces never over open silk areas Usually two coats will suffice hide balsa grain Sand smooth extra fine paper removing almost talc leaving enough fill grain silk weave Raw silk edges should also sanded have found unnecessary sand open silk areas Give areas open silk talc treated alike another three four coats clear dope can either sprayed brushed preference brush flowed smoothly soft brush no brush marks should evident Without clear dope treatment over talc areas will found later coats color dope may adhere especially peeling off masking tape later steps Use enough thinner get COUPLE AILERON AND RUDDER. Simply quickly effectively Jomars new electronic module Designed install between receiver servos 3 wire radio system Neutral rudder stick position allows rudder follow ailerons Moving rudder stick allows uncoupled control Specify positive negative pulse ordering 4495 2028 KNIGHTSBRIDGE DR CINCINNATI OHiO 4 smooth flow point entire plane should have smooth blemish-free surface color dope will expected hide imperfections obvious advantage minimum color required weight build-up avoided Most heavy talc has sanded off now need enough color render open areas opaque bright sunlight some better scale models quite opaque hand laid top surface visible shadow viewed underneath open silk areas represents least possible build-up weight color application talc covered areas good simulation metal covered portions plane model has fiberglass cowl wheel pants other parts dope talc can used give fine finish same procedure outlined previously Finished clear dope color will appear made metal Bob Dolly Wisclrer Rt 1 S-221 Lapham Peak Road Delafield WI 53018 RC Soaring/Pruss continued page 28 ber 1979 issue Model Aviation FAI records get copy rules through AMA FAIs sporting code course Know Better yet Select would-be routes well beforehand select possible wind direction goes saying distance runs best made running downwind Choose roads out country traffic barely exists during Jacks run thermals cars Remote country roads also provide laying out winch line tying up traffic Know what irregu larities might exist such crossing busy highway railroad tracks speed limits through small towns specifically watchful things such grove trees might block out line sight happened Jack during attempt new FAI record three years ago Riding lift right course row trees blocked view time obstruction cleared bird lost found plane radio thermal sniffer destroyed year plane flown directly overhead through same area Com mon sense bet sometimes have have once Chase car LSF levels III IV V regular four-door sedan has served us well Poking ones head transmitter out car window tolerablefor about hour sun roof extends maybe hour half would-be record setters best way go convertibleif can still find cant borrow Aunt Mirandas Rolls Cornishe rag top because its weekend take poodles show next best thing borrow buddys 71 Chevy pickup Now might think riding cross-country back pickup truck has discomforts load illegal immigrants experience sneak across border Its bad clubs safety board sits up takes notice its justified sailplane does 30 mph coupled tailwind 20 mph has bumping along 50 mph Proponents airbags safety belts would probably stone witnessed such operation 50 mph hasnt realized yet Jacks supporters During Jacks flight Aquila-XL floated its 8 mph airspeed aided 5-10 mph tailwind Averaging about 15 mph standing back pickup truck isnt recliner-chair comfort requires little effort stroll through park Resting trucks cab advancing course has become standard stance flier three officials official drives other two stand back watching traffic reading maps keeping log long flights normally require stop go driving thermals worked altitude before continuing course However accelerating zero 15 mph too fast rate can dump everybody back tailgate too sounds like common sense should prevail mentioned point safety Batteries have attempted made eight hour LSF level V slope flight have probably already worked out long 116 Model Aviation INDIAN CITY RADIO CONTROL CLUB PRESENTS GREATER MICHIGAN MODELERS SHOW & EXPO II PLANESBOATSCARS MANUFACTURERSSTATIC DISPLAYS S WAP SHOP October 34 5 1980 West Eight Mile Artillery Armory Oak Park Michigan L dont need call friend time want get control Line model air new remote release SAFE LOC launcher Strong Safe end Ready4o go anytime STRONG Safety pullteated 125 lbs pressure strong enough largest CIL airplanes SAFE Hes builtin lock prevent accidental release IF NOT AT voun DEALER R DIRECT $500 ST CLAIR MODEL COMPONENTS 5626 PP intheuSAEugene OR 97405 Si/a- BELL ,Jet-Ranger True scale fiberglas fuselage fits System 80 Hell-Boy mechanics Other mechanics scratch builts can easily adapted beautiful light-weight fuselage 4 S7fr BELL 222 Just arrived perfect scale Bell 222 fiberglas fuselage Hell-Boy mechanics Call us today for details Available independent Schluter Distributor $9 o 2594 North Orange Blossom Trail ndo Florida 32804 305-422-1531 305-647-1335 range battery problems Jack used 14 amperehour GE Nicads both transmitter taped outside bottom airborne pack However AA alkaline cells have lasted upwards offive hours would serve well two-meter no record established yet smaller sailplanes However should noted current drain varies receivers servos used Read what specification sheet says particular equipment decide use alkaline cells wear out set bench test Its worth piece mind insurance Thermal sniffers must Jack has used Thermic Sniffler years andodd may soundits used find lift find sink have times lift strong rose such heights 16-foot sailplane nearly lost Flying off course through readable sink brought sailplane back comfortableto pilotlevel overstraining model Miscellaneous Plan long day call local weather bureau weather forecast winds 3000 feet might get high reading will give idea direction go forecast can accurate surface report Pack water food whole crew Binoculars can come handy Take along goggles protect fliers observers eyes dust Add sunglasses visor hat suntan oil key phrase prepared above ideas simple straight forward part result solutions problems encountered during over five years cross-country flying havent tried type soaring yet youre new dimension quiet sport Whether set national world record just attempt idling through quiet countryside will give its own rewards Have Dan Pruss RR 2 Box 490 Plainfield IL 60544 CL ScalelGretz continued page 37 published would enterprising knowl edgeable judge/competitor about committee scale-oriented club put down paper some guideiines describe what judge should looking allocate points accordingly Perhaps what needed systematic procedure judge could follow uniformly examine model Ob viously guidelines should stay within bounds existing AMA rules paper would submitted Scale Contest Board consideration rules proposal Once Board has interested parties would come life start provide needed input embryo proposal has some basic merit can modified built during rules cycle until becomes com prehensive document later years experience dictates changes additions can made main ingredient lacking now instigator couldnt YOU Editors note Under current Contest Board procedures proposal originator hopes have considered next rules change cycle must postmarked September 1 1980 See long article Contest Board procedures August issue Competition Newsletter RBM Hope see Nats PLEASE DONTFLY NEAR POWER LINES September 1980 117 Mike Gretz Box 162 Montezuma IA 501 71 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT ow muaxangs never ue ou ys ner uiltthls over 15 years ago Powered McCoy Redhead 35 has suggested models P-Si have builtthan full-size versions Clearly areas moments lines plane ideal model could hardly have better designed model first Pepin
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/09
Page Numbers: 28, 116, 117
SOARING Dan Pruss DISTANCE record set Saturday May 24 1980 Jack Hiner Downers Grove IL flew AquiIa-XL distance 4592 miles establish AMA record Open Distance category Unlimited class sailpianes record took three hours ten minutes set required nearly two dozen thermals four earlier launching attempts highlight scribes soaring experience just act official witness further supports feelings cross-country flying RC soarings biggest thrills waiting reply AMA official acknowledgement flight came wonder attempts straight line flying arent attempted matter earlier records werent established March 1980 two out possible 12 open distance records set might noteworthy point out open distance requires no set goal declared before attempt made required declared distance category Ever since soaring guru west Dave Thornburg made first 62 mile LSF level V goal return flight Cumulus Dave really old cross-country bug has spread us have spent time looking up walking country bumpkin does first trip big city continue wear ruts courses because different thrill comes trekking cross-country However accomplishments cross-country flying LSF levels III IV V dont require logistical support long range soaring does point realized questions came way after Jacks flight made word got going through soaring grapevine Since Jack set current world record 5128 km 3186 miles back May 1975 few die-hard supporters have driven through Illinois countryside half dozen subsequent attempts break record During time logistical problems have licked some solutions have come taken granted latter became evident same questions asked five years ago brought up again time interested done Let Jack pass along some hints Rules record attempts have probably gone naught because rules werent adhered other reason Read fine print new sailplane rules national records new 1980-81 AMA rule book rules elaborated upon page 80 Septem Continued page 116 28 Model Aviation Photo trio shows what took set Open Distance National AMA Record 4992 miles ma uniimimea uass ack Hiner ommom picture Aquila XL lap guy did trickassisted Jim Mcintyre Al Zolecki top left transmitter converted Kraft Midwest Pete Watersl give enough life three-hour-plus flight has switch right select internal external power latter provided plug-in 14 Amp Hr pack Top Right XLs innardsi 4 Amp Hr battery pack receiver on/off switch charging plug receptacle servos rudder spoiler elevator Note wood block stop prevent excess down elevator servo fails interference should encountered Canopy contains 9-volt battery Thermic Sniffler Lots details text MPS S MODEL PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS NOW CHECKING YOUR BATTERIES ON PART TIME BASIS IS ONLY THE HALF OF IT relying Battery Cyclers LEDs ESVs new mercury measunng devices getting partial protection Receiver POWER Alert ONLY UNIT will give audible warning instantly voltage problem arises Power Alert installed transmitter also will give total battery protection Power Alert $1995 Us Funds plus $100 postage Products fully guaranteed year Also available Plane-Alert $1295 System Alert $2795 Positive System Alert combination Power Alert Plane-Alert unit difficult later talc used surface will reticulate myriad small cracks Use talc mixture over balsa sheeted block surfaces never over open silk areas Usually two coats will suffice hide balsa grain Sand smooth extra fine paper removing almost talc leaving enough fill grain silk weave Raw silk edges should also sanded have found unnecessary sand open silk areas Give areas open silk talc treated alike another three four coats clear dope can either sprayed brushed preference brush flowed smoothly soft brush no brush marks should evident Without clear dope treatment over talc areas will found later coats color dope may adhere especially peeling off masking tape later steps Use enough thinner get COUPLE AILERON AND RUDDER. Simply quickly effectively Jomars new electronic module Designed install between receiver servos 3 wire radio system Neutral rudder stick position allows rudder follow ailerons Moving rudder stick allows uncoupled control Specify positive negative pulse ordering 4495 2028 KNIGHTSBRIDGE DR CINCINNATI OHiO 4 smooth flow point entire plane should have smooth blemish-free surface color dope will expected hide imperfections obvious advantage minimum color required weight build-up avoided Most heavy talc has sanded off now need enough color render open areas opaque bright sunlight some better scale models quite opaque hand laid top surface visible shadow viewed underneath open silk areas represents least possible build-up weight color application talc covered areas good simulation metal covered portions plane model has fiberglass cowl wheel pants other parts dope talc can used give fine finish same procedure outlined previously Finished clear dope color will appear made metal Bob Dolly Wisclrer Rt 1 S-221 Lapham Peak Road Delafield WI 53018 RC Soaring/Pruss continued page 28 ber 1979 issue Model Aviation FAI records get copy rules through AMA FAIs sporting code course Know Better yet Select would-be routes well beforehand select possible wind direction goes saying distance runs best made running downwind Choose roads out country traffic barely exists during Jacks run thermals cars Remote country roads also provide laying out winch line tying up traffic Know what irregu larities might exist such crossing busy highway railroad tracks speed limits through small towns specifically watchful things such grove trees might block out line sight happened Jack during attempt new FAI record three years ago Riding lift right course row trees blocked view time obstruction cleared bird lost found plane radio thermal sniffer destroyed year plane flown directly overhead through same area Com mon sense bet sometimes have have once Chase car LSF levels III IV V regular four-door sedan has served us well Poking ones head transmitter out car window tolerablefor about hour sun roof extends maybe hour half would-be record setters best way go convertibleif can still find cant borrow Aunt Mirandas Rolls Cornishe rag top because its weekend take poodles show next best thing borrow buddys 71 Chevy pickup Now might think riding cross-country back pickup truck has discomforts load illegal immigrants experience sneak across border Its bad clubs safety board sits up takes notice its justified sailplane does 30 mph coupled tailwind 20 mph has bumping along 50 mph Proponents airbags safety belts would probably stone witnessed such operation 50 mph hasnt realized yet Jacks supporters During Jacks flight Aquila-XL floated its 8 mph airspeed aided 5-10 mph tailwind Averaging about 15 mph standing back pickup truck isnt recliner-chair comfort requires little effort stroll through park Resting trucks cab advancing course has become standard stance flier three officials official drives other two stand back watching traffic reading maps keeping log long flights normally require stop go driving thermals worked altitude before continuing course However accelerating zero 15 mph too fast rate can dump everybody back tailgate too sounds like common sense should prevail mentioned point safety Batteries have attempted made eight hour LSF level V slope flight have probably already worked out long 116 Model Aviation INDIAN CITY RADIO CONTROL CLUB PRESENTS GREATER MICHIGAN MODELERS SHOW & EXPO II PLANESBOATSCARS MANUFACTURERSSTATIC DISPLAYS S WAP SHOP October 34 5 1980 West Eight Mile Artillery Armory Oak Park Michigan L dont need call friend time want get control Line model air new remote release SAFE LOC launcher Strong Safe end Ready4o go anytime STRONG Safety pullteated 125 lbs pressure strong enough largest CIL airplanes SAFE Hes builtin lock prevent accidental release IF NOT AT voun DEALER R DIRECT $500 ST CLAIR MODEL COMPONENTS 5626 PP intheuSAEugene OR 97405 Si/a- BELL ,Jet-Ranger True scale fiberglas fuselage fits System 80 Hell-Boy mechanics Other mechanics scratch builts can easily adapted beautiful light-weight fuselage 4 S7fr BELL 222 Just arrived perfect scale Bell 222 fiberglas fuselage Hell-Boy mechanics Call us today for details Available independent Schluter Distributor $9 o 2594 North Orange Blossom Trail ndo Florida 32804 305-422-1531 305-647-1335 range battery problems Jack used 14 amperehour GE Nicads both transmitter taped outside bottom airborne pack However AA alkaline cells have lasted upwards offive hours would serve well two-meter no record established yet smaller sailplanes However should noted current drain varies receivers servos used Read what specification sheet says particular equipment decide use alkaline cells wear out set bench test Its worth piece mind insurance Thermal sniffers must Jack has used Thermic Sniffler years andodd may soundits used find lift find sink have times lift strong rose such heights 16-foot sailplane nearly lost Flying off course through readable sink brought sailplane back comfortableto pilotlevel overstraining model Miscellaneous Plan long day call local weather bureau weather forecast winds 3000 feet might get high reading will give idea direction go forecast can accurate surface report Pack water food whole crew Binoculars can come handy Take along goggles protect fliers observers eyes dust Add sunglasses visor hat suntan oil key phrase prepared above ideas simple straight forward part result solutions problems encountered during over five years cross-country flying havent tried type soaring yet youre new dimension quiet sport Whether set national world record just attempt idling through quiet countryside will give its own rewards Have Dan Pruss RR 2 Box 490 Plainfield IL 60544 CL ScalelGretz continued page 37 published would enterprising knowl edgeable judge/competitor about committee scale-oriented club put down paper some guideiines describe what judge should looking allocate points accordingly Perhaps what needed systematic procedure judge could follow uniformly examine model Ob viously guidelines should stay within bounds existing AMA rules paper would submitted Scale Contest Board consideration rules proposal Once Board has interested parties would come life start provide needed input embryo proposal has some basic merit can modified built during rules cycle until becomes com prehensive document later years experience dictates changes additions can made main ingredient lacking now instigator couldnt YOU Editors note Under current Contest Board procedures proposal originator hopes have considered next rules change cycle must postmarked September 1 1980 See long article Contest Board procedures August issue Competition Newsletter RBM Hope see Nats PLEASE DONTFLY NEAR POWER LINES September 1980 117 Mike Gretz Box 162 Montezuma IA 501 71 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT ow muaxangs never ue ou ys ner uiltthls over 15 years ago Powered McCoy Redhead 35 has suggested models P-Si have builtthan full-size versions Clearly areas moments lines plane ideal model could hardly have better designed model first Pepin
