Radio Control Soaring Dan Pruss TWO PHOTOS 1981 LSF Tourna ment report December issue Model Aviation generated unusual amount com ment readers Jim McIntyres winch line retrieval system other Jerry Mrliks slim F3B design First winch design Unlike retrieval system Tom Greet Ted Davey shown June issue MA uses light monofilament line carried upon tow Mcintyres retrieves after end towline reaches ground Built hurry Jim said see would work system appears bit crude does trick system consists two reels heavy towline heavy because retrieving done over ground rather towline airas Greet/Davey system Power source 3-hp engine could replaced electric motor purists demand quiet silent sport As shown picture drum line mounted its own shaft simple belt tensionC fJL1 MOTOR NOTE Fl shows hook up position initiate towline retrieval F2 shows line completion retrieval chute would normally removed before Fl drawn reeled B freewheels lets line out Action reversed F2 brouqht ing clutch arrangement engages either drum via lever between respective drum motor drive pulley heart system Line Drum run through turnaround pulley upwind end across another turnaround back Reel B Both turnarounds similar regular winch turnaround vertically mounted After towline released must run down parachute end comes down near turnaround end system does require assistance someone upwind end parachute attached hook retrievers turnaround pulley hookup Jim uses Frisbee shown picture Its 44 Model Aviation Jim Mcintyres winch retrieval system built idea Dave Burt Rube Goldberg would proud drum feeds turnaround simple belt-tightener clutch starts stops See text Yes its Frisbee hookthe winch lineto it pulls through grass Really easily seen assistant after hookup protects chute slides over ground back winch area should noted two Frisbees used initial setup system field Frisbee positioned near its respective turnaround other near its respective retrieval drum After hooking up Frisbee near turn around drum engaged line being retrieved other Frisbee being pulled upwind position hookup During time launch should taking place line released run down hooked up another retrieval time other chute back see-saw back-and-forth action can continue until run out fliers gas frequencies Greet/Davey system does have advan Continued page 119 CAM U/C & HOBBY EXPO CHICAGO AND MIDWEST RADIO CONTROL & HOBBY EXPOSITION March 12-141982 Nations Meeting Place McCormick Place Lake Chicago Illinois Exciting. Accessible. Prestigious Largest show its kind Midwest m grow Model Aircraft l Boats l Cars l Engines Systems ling Accessories GIANT RAFFLE. Plus daily valuable surprises selected exhibitors INDOOR DEMONSTRATIONS IC DISPLAY competitions categories cooperation ofSWAP SHOP please send self-addressed envelope below address receive pre-registration form OVERSEAS EXHIBITORS INVITED Further Information 312/448-0629 i February 1982 45 erry MrIIKs r-su moaei has JUst about enougn fuselage connect wing tail Hatch servo access in-line batteries nose Juiry sIuws wr n nIuua flEa Ieaa iugs fit flush wing root threaded tool fits slug pull Out keyholes aluminum alignment pins fuselage Ii PO Box 92 Orland Park IL 60402 doing column. time flies youre having fun Ive ball last two years though has cut own huilding flying chance get out see rest doing thing has made up hope Ive able give least some what want see Keep letters coming Ill know Fm target Job BeCAL man 8248 Holly Grove CL Manas sos VI22110 RC Soaring/Pruss Continued page 45 tage retrieving over deep grass weeds McIntyres requires short grass relatively smooth field However winch side ofthe retrieval system Jims efficient horde motorbikersand eats less design way brainchild Dave Burt Tn-State Soaring Society other photos show some details Jerry Mrliks cleverly designed F3B bird Jerry first come scene industrial-strength version simple Sailplane won fame son Jeff won 1973 SOAR Nats Astro-Jeff design still showing up winners circleif think its time has run out ask Pat Flinn Back Jerrys current design wings built up sheeted some polished epoxy mold Anything conventional construction stops nose section wing section fuselage molded back including tail boom sleek nose has cross section just large enough hold four AA-size pencell batteries line nose ballast very tip nose piece metal lathe-turned conform rest fuselage Drive portions servos shown pictures Note servos mounted sides facing top-to-top straight run can made wire pushnods down narrow boom Spool-like fixtures wing root fit top quality kit Pilot has wingspan 96-1/3 inches 1519 sq inch area 60 long flies very well 22 Quadra engine Kit features numbered die-cut handmachined parts pre-cut windows 3-dimensional detailed instrument panel full-size plans photo building guide pre-formed cowl wheel pants plus much moreList Price 0495 E&R Price. $22995 ENGINES Quadra . E&R balanced Quadra will run much smoother deliver up 10% horsepowerList price including balancing 4995 E&R Price 95 Kawasaki delivers 4-horsepower ready run just comes out its box delivers very smooth power slow idle full throttle 4-cycling midrange good engine heavy birds List. $24995 E&R Price. 99 RADIOS Futaba . 6-channel FP-6FN complete charger including E&R special heavy-duty 1/4 scale package package contains 1 1800 MAH heavy duty battery pack 4- 154 oz extra heavy-duty servos also included 1 -27 oz servo use throttle controlWe include four large 154 oz servos lets install side wing ailerons Extra 154 oz servos stock want use flaps $4299 ea List Price 6990 E&R Price. $36599 AIRPLANE KITS Kits Pilot e special price QB 40S shoulder wing sport model using 40 engine 4-channel radio QB 405 has wing span 59 inchesList Price 995 E&R Price. $5299 have other kits stock ranging 52inch wingapans through 9-feet GLOW ENGINES OS MAX SR Ball Bearing Ringed w/muffler $5595 OS MAX SR Ball Bearing Ringed w/muffler 90 OS MAX. R Ball Bearing Ringed w/muffler 50 COMING SOON Blue prints E&R designed 1/4 scale trainer planes wing span 8-10 feet E&R Hobbies stocks other accessories send $100 catalog 1 10 Edgeley ND 58433 701/493-2015rlobbies Add $600 ea Airplane Kit Radio Engine $300 up 10 accessories UPS handling February 1982 119 BECL4IVCA DEC4T/-LCON Servo arms and. through hatch Tape field repair Ouch * 1/3 Stand Off Scale * 92 Wingspan 1510 sq * Weight 19 21 lbs * Fiberglass Cowl Balsa Fuselage * Foam Wing Tail Section * Superior Landing Gear * For Kioritz Quadra etc * Cut Parts Sanded Shape * Full Size Rolled Plans detailed brochure send 25 cents Kus torn Kraftsmanship PO Box 2699 Laguna Hills CA 92653 Ph 714 830-5162 Dealer inquiries Invited 120 Model Aviation distinctive sound air. Technopowers 7 cylinder 4 cycle Radial Engine Send $200 catalog products TECH NOPOWER H INC 16650 South 104th AVENUE ORLAND PARK ILLINOIS 60462 PRICE $20995 81 50 98 RUBBER POWER KITS plus Gliders C/L R/C Accessories Books MAJESTIC MODELS 3273 West 129th Street Cleveland Ohio 44111 wings hold place Plastic tubing holds receiver antenna runs right wing Another picture shows access holes wing-like section fuselage servos receiver keel-type sRid integral part fuselage mold cartwheel landing cracked nose On-the-field repairs kept flying slim boomslimmer weve ever seen model typeJerry used carbon fiber golf club shaft think what could better withstand shock non-standard landings also stable air loads F3B Theres no question Jerry came up clever boom material Ballast contained wings Lead slugs normally fit flush against wing rib Holes several plywood ribs support slugs eliminat ing use ballast tubes Next move unkinked no polyhedral wing Jeff flew current version F3B Team Selection Finals last September almost team slot Distance Duration man-on-man Jeff would have finished third also did Speed run same meet under 11 seconds time still wins contests might sound too impressive model finished eleventh hour no time tuning before meet Stick Jerry Hiner does again October 11 Jack Hiner broke own declared distance goal FAI record stood since May 1975 new record homologated will 896 kilo meters over 55 miles Lee Fossett Contest Director Jim Slater Dale Folkening witnessed flight launch started Batavia IL termi nated just outside Dixon IL Two attempts made record flight lasted three hours twenty-eight minutes Launch 240meter towline 300 meters allowed declared distance model must land within 500 meters intended goal Jack landed within 26 meters Well done Good lift 1982 Dan Pruss Rt 2 Box 49D Plainfiel4 IL 60544 RC Old-Timers/Mathews Continued page 47 aroind few minutes surprising number folks stopped pick up membership applica tions say hi Right next door booth folks Byron Originals showing video tapes generally enthralling crowd lovely models points out us undeniable fact EAA AMA have very strong cross-over interest After folks finding prohibitively expensive fly full-sized aircraft seeing model aircraft less expensive equally interesting area can channel flying Sparks flying have testing proto type spark ignition unit CHS Electronics 224 Shamrock Riverton WY 82501 solid state Hall-effect unit does involve points make-and-break Rather magnet imbedded flywheel-like unit spinner backplate turn triggers sensor produc ing spark through integrated circuit ~black box have successfully flown K&B 408011 K&B 61 Fox 25 unit engines run five-toone regular gasoline OUTSTANDING BIG SCALE AEROBATICS Fine Quality Flying Models iRE v FANUS TIC NELSON 15
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/02
Page Numbers: 44, 45, 119, 120
Radio Control Soaring Dan Pruss TWO PHOTOS 1981 LSF Tourna ment report December issue Model Aviation generated unusual amount com ment readers Jim McIntyres winch line retrieval system other Jerry Mrliks slim F3B design First winch design Unlike retrieval system Tom Greet Ted Davey shown June issue MA uses light monofilament line carried upon tow Mcintyres retrieves after end towline reaches ground Built hurry Jim said see would work system appears bit crude does trick system consists two reels heavy towline heavy because retrieving done over ground rather towline airas Greet/Davey system Power source 3-hp engine could replaced electric motor purists demand quiet silent sport As shown picture drum line mounted its own shaft simple belt tensionC fJL1 MOTOR NOTE Fl shows hook up position initiate towline retrieval F2 shows line completion retrieval chute would normally removed before Fl drawn reeled B freewheels lets line out Action reversed F2 brouqht ing clutch arrangement engages either drum via lever between respective drum motor drive pulley heart system Line Drum run through turnaround pulley upwind end across another turnaround back Reel B Both turnarounds similar regular winch turnaround vertically mounted After towline released must run down parachute end comes down near turnaround end system does require assistance someone upwind end parachute attached hook retrievers turnaround pulley hookup Jim uses Frisbee shown picture Its 44 Model Aviation Jim Mcintyres winch retrieval system built idea Dave Burt Rube Goldberg would proud drum feeds turnaround simple belt-tightener clutch starts stops See text Yes its Frisbee hookthe winch lineto it pulls through grass Really easily seen assistant after hookup protects chute slides over ground back winch area should noted two Frisbees used initial setup system field Frisbee positioned near its respective turnaround other near its respective retrieval drum After hooking up Frisbee near turn around drum engaged line being retrieved other Frisbee being pulled upwind position hookup During time launch should taking place line released run down hooked up another retrieval time other chute back see-saw back-and-forth action can continue until run out fliers gas frequencies Greet/Davey system does have advan Continued page 119 CAM U/C & HOBBY EXPO CHICAGO AND MIDWEST RADIO CONTROL & HOBBY EXPOSITION March 12-141982 Nations Meeting Place McCormick Place Lake Chicago Illinois Exciting. Accessible. Prestigious Largest show its kind Midwest m grow Model Aircraft l Boats l Cars l Engines Systems ling Accessories GIANT RAFFLE. Plus daily valuable surprises selected exhibitors INDOOR DEMONSTRATIONS IC DISPLAY competitions categories cooperation ofSWAP SHOP please send self-addressed envelope below address receive pre-registration form OVERSEAS EXHIBITORS INVITED Further Information 312/448-0629 i February 1982 45 erry MrIIKs r-su moaei has JUst about enougn fuselage connect wing tail Hatch servo access in-line batteries nose Juiry sIuws wr n nIuua flEa Ieaa iugs fit flush wing root threaded tool fits slug pull Out keyholes aluminum alignment pins fuselage Ii PO Box 92 Orland Park IL 60402 doing column. time flies youre having fun Ive ball last two years though has cut own huilding flying chance get out see rest doing thing has made up hope Ive able give least some what want see Keep letters coming Ill know Fm target Job BeCAL man 8248 Holly Grove CL Manas sos VI22110 RC Soaring/Pruss Continued page 45 tage retrieving over deep grass weeds McIntyres requires short grass relatively smooth field However winch side ofthe retrieval system Jims efficient horde motorbikersand eats less design way brainchild Dave Burt Tn-State Soaring Society other photos show some details Jerry Mrliks cleverly designed F3B bird Jerry first come scene industrial-strength version simple Sailplane won fame son Jeff won 1973 SOAR Nats Astro-Jeff design still showing up winners circleif think its time has run out ask Pat Flinn Back Jerrys current design wings built up sheeted some polished epoxy mold Anything conventional construction stops nose section wing section fuselage molded back including tail boom sleek nose has cross section just large enough hold four AA-size pencell batteries line nose ballast very tip nose piece metal lathe-turned conform rest fuselage Drive portions servos shown pictures Note servos mounted sides facing top-to-top straight run can made wire pushnods down narrow boom Spool-like fixtures wing root fit top quality kit Pilot has wingspan 96-1/3 inches 1519 sq inch area 60 long flies very well 22 Quadra engine Kit features numbered die-cut handmachined parts pre-cut windows 3-dimensional detailed instrument panel full-size plans photo building guide pre-formed cowl wheel pants plus much moreList Price 0495 E&R Price. $22995 ENGINES Quadra . E&R balanced Quadra will run much smoother deliver up 10% horsepowerList price including balancing 4995 E&R Price 95 Kawasaki delivers 4-horsepower ready run just comes out its box delivers very smooth power slow idle full throttle 4-cycling midrange good engine heavy birds List. $24995 E&R Price. 99 RADIOS Futaba . 6-channel FP-6FN complete charger including E&R special heavy-duty 1/4 scale package package contains 1 1800 MAH heavy duty battery pack 4- 154 oz extra heavy-duty servos also included 1 -27 oz servo use throttle controlWe include four large 154 oz servos lets install side wing ailerons Extra 154 oz servos stock want use flaps $4299 ea List Price 6990 E&R Price. $36599 AIRPLANE KITS Kits Pilot e special price QB 40S shoulder wing sport model using 40 engine 4-channel radio QB 405 has wing span 59 inchesList Price 995 E&R Price. $5299 have other kits stock ranging 52inch wingapans through 9-feet GLOW ENGINES OS MAX SR Ball Bearing Ringed w/muffler $5595 OS MAX SR Ball Bearing Ringed w/muffler 90 OS MAX. R Ball Bearing Ringed w/muffler 50 COMING SOON Blue prints E&R designed 1/4 scale trainer planes wing span 8-10 feet E&R Hobbies stocks other accessories send $100 catalog 1 10 Edgeley ND 58433 701/493-2015rlobbies Add $600 ea Airplane Kit Radio Engine $300 up 10 accessories UPS handling February 1982 119 BECL4IVCA DEC4T/-LCON Servo arms and. through hatch Tape field repair Ouch * 1/3 Stand Off Scale * 92 Wingspan 1510 sq * Weight 19 21 lbs * Fiberglass Cowl Balsa Fuselage * Foam Wing Tail Section * Superior Landing Gear * For Kioritz Quadra etc * Cut Parts Sanded Shape * Full Size Rolled Plans detailed brochure send 25 cents Kus torn Kraftsmanship PO Box 2699 Laguna Hills CA 92653 Ph 714 830-5162 Dealer inquiries Invited 120 Model Aviation distinctive sound air. Technopowers 7 cylinder 4 cycle Radial Engine Send $200 catalog products TECH NOPOWER H INC 16650 South 104th AVENUE ORLAND PARK ILLINOIS 60462 PRICE $20995 81 50 98 RUBBER POWER KITS plus Gliders C/L R/C Accessories Books MAJESTIC MODELS 3273 West 129th Street Cleveland Ohio 44111 wings hold place Plastic tubing holds receiver antenna runs right wing Another picture shows access holes wing-like section fuselage servos receiver keel-type sRid integral part fuselage mold cartwheel landing cracked nose On-the-field repairs kept flying slim boomslimmer weve ever seen model typeJerry used carbon fiber golf club shaft think what could better withstand shock non-standard landings also stable air loads F3B Theres no question Jerry came up clever boom material Ballast contained wings Lead slugs normally fit flush against wing rib Holes several plywood ribs support slugs eliminat ing use ballast tubes Next move unkinked no polyhedral wing Jeff flew current version F3B Team Selection Finals last September almost team slot Distance Duration man-on-man Jeff would have finished third also did Speed run same meet under 11 seconds time still wins contests might sound too impressive model finished eleventh hour no time tuning before meet Stick Jerry Hiner does again October 11 Jack Hiner broke own declared distance goal FAI record stood since May 1975 new record homologated will 896 kilo meters over 55 miles Lee Fossett Contest Director Jim Slater Dale Folkening witnessed flight launch started Batavia IL termi nated just outside Dixon IL Two attempts made record flight lasted three hours twenty-eight minutes Launch 240meter towline 300 meters allowed declared distance model must land within 500 meters intended goal Jack landed within 26 meters Well done Good lift 1982 Dan Pruss Rt 2 Box 49D Plainfiel4 IL 60544 RC Old-Timers/Mathews Continued page 47 aroind few minutes surprising number folks stopped pick up membership applica tions say hi Right next door booth folks Byron Originals showing video tapes generally enthralling crowd lovely models points out us undeniable fact EAA AMA have very strong cross-over interest After folks finding prohibitively expensive fly full-sized aircraft seeing model aircraft less expensive equally interesting area can channel flying Sparks flying have testing proto type spark ignition unit CHS Electronics 224 Shamrock Riverton WY 82501 solid state Hall-effect unit does involve points make-and-break Rather magnet imbedded flywheel-like unit spinner backplate turn triggers sensor produc ing spark through integrated circuit ~black box have successfully flown K&B 408011 K&B 61 Fox 25 unit engines run five-toone regular gasoline OUTSTANDING BIG SCALE AEROBATICS Fine Quality Flying Models iRE v FANUS TIC NELSON 15
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/02
Page Numbers: 44, 45, 119, 120
Radio Control Soaring Dan Pruss TWO PHOTOS 1981 LSF Tourna ment report December issue Model Aviation generated unusual amount com ment readers Jim McIntyres winch line retrieval system other Jerry Mrliks slim F3B design First winch design Unlike retrieval system Tom Greet Ted Davey shown June issue MA uses light monofilament line carried upon tow Mcintyres retrieves after end towline reaches ground Built hurry Jim said see would work system appears bit crude does trick system consists two reels heavy towline heavy because retrieving done over ground rather towline airas Greet/Davey system Power source 3-hp engine could replaced electric motor purists demand quiet silent sport As shown picture drum line mounted its own shaft simple belt tensionC fJL1 MOTOR NOTE Fl shows hook up position initiate towline retrieval F2 shows line completion retrieval chute would normally removed before Fl drawn reeled B freewheels lets line out Action reversed F2 brouqht ing clutch arrangement engages either drum via lever between respective drum motor drive pulley heart system Line Drum run through turnaround pulley upwind end across another turnaround back Reel B Both turnarounds similar regular winch turnaround vertically mounted After towline released must run down parachute end comes down near turnaround end system does require assistance someone upwind end parachute attached hook retrievers turnaround pulley hookup Jim uses Frisbee shown picture Its 44 Model Aviation Jim Mcintyres winch retrieval system built idea Dave Burt Rube Goldberg would proud drum feeds turnaround simple belt-tightener clutch starts stops See text Yes its Frisbee hookthe winch lineto it pulls through grass Really easily seen assistant after hookup protects chute slides over ground back winch area should noted two Frisbees used initial setup system field Frisbee positioned near its respective turnaround other near its respective retrieval drum After hooking up Frisbee near turn around drum engaged line being retrieved other Frisbee being pulled upwind position hookup During time launch should taking place line released run down hooked up another retrieval time other chute back see-saw back-and-forth action can continue until run out fliers gas frequencies Greet/Davey system does have advan Continued page 119 CAM U/C & HOBBY EXPO CHICAGO AND MIDWEST RADIO CONTROL & HOBBY EXPOSITION March 12-141982 Nations Meeting Place McCormick Place Lake Chicago Illinois Exciting. Accessible. Prestigious Largest show its kind Midwest m grow Model Aircraft l Boats l Cars l Engines Systems ling Accessories GIANT RAFFLE. Plus daily valuable surprises selected exhibitors INDOOR DEMONSTRATIONS IC DISPLAY competitions categories cooperation ofSWAP SHOP please send self-addressed envelope below address receive pre-registration form OVERSEAS EXHIBITORS INVITED Further Information 312/448-0629 i February 1982 45 erry MrIIKs r-su moaei has JUst about enougn fuselage connect wing tail Hatch servo access in-line batteries nose Juiry sIuws wr n nIuua flEa Ieaa iugs fit flush wing root threaded tool fits slug pull Out keyholes aluminum alignment pins fuselage Ii PO Box 92 Orland Park IL 60402 doing column. time flies youre having fun Ive ball last two years though has cut own huilding flying chance get out see rest doing thing has made up hope Ive able give least some what want see Keep letters coming Ill know Fm target Job BeCAL man 8248 Holly Grove CL Manas sos VI22110 RC Soaring/Pruss Continued page 45 tage retrieving over deep grass weeds McIntyres requires short grass relatively smooth field However winch side ofthe retrieval system Jims efficient horde motorbikersand eats less design way brainchild Dave Burt Tn-State Soaring Society other photos show some details Jerry Mrliks cleverly designed F3B bird Jerry first come scene industrial-strength version simple Sailplane won fame son Jeff won 1973 SOAR Nats Astro-Jeff design still showing up winners circleif think its time has run out ask Pat Flinn Back Jerrys current design wings built up sheeted some polished epoxy mold Anything conventional construction stops nose section wing section fuselage molded back including tail boom sleek nose has cross section just large enough hold four AA-size pencell batteries line nose ballast very tip nose piece metal lathe-turned conform rest fuselage Drive portions servos shown pictures Note servos mounted sides facing top-to-top straight run can made wire pushnods down narrow boom Spool-like fixtures wing root fit top quality kit Pilot has wingspan 96-1/3 inches 1519 sq inch area 60 long flies very well 22 Quadra engine Kit features numbered die-cut handmachined parts pre-cut windows 3-dimensional detailed instrument panel full-size plans photo building guide pre-formed cowl wheel pants plus much moreList Price 0495 E&R Price. $22995 ENGINES Quadra . E&R balanced Quadra will run much smoother deliver up 10% horsepowerList price including balancing 4995 E&R Price 95 Kawasaki delivers 4-horsepower ready run just comes out its box delivers very smooth power slow idle full throttle 4-cycling midrange good engine heavy birds List. $24995 E&R Price. 99 RADIOS Futaba . 6-channel FP-6FN complete charger including E&R special heavy-duty 1/4 scale package package contains 1 1800 MAH heavy duty battery pack 4- 154 oz extra heavy-duty servos also included 1 -27 oz servo use throttle controlWe include four large 154 oz servos lets install side wing ailerons Extra 154 oz servos stock want use flaps $4299 ea List Price 6990 E&R Price. $36599 AIRPLANE KITS Kits Pilot e special price QB 40S shoulder wing sport model using 40 engine 4-channel radio QB 405 has wing span 59 inchesList Price 995 E&R Price. $5299 have other kits stock ranging 52inch wingapans through 9-feet GLOW ENGINES OS MAX SR Ball Bearing Ringed w/muffler $5595 OS MAX SR Ball Bearing Ringed w/muffler 90 OS MAX. R Ball Bearing Ringed w/muffler 50 COMING SOON Blue prints E&R designed 1/4 scale trainer planes wing span 8-10 feet E&R Hobbies stocks other accessories send $100 catalog 1 10 Edgeley ND 58433 701/493-2015rlobbies Add $600 ea Airplane Kit Radio Engine $300 up 10 accessories UPS handling February 1982 119 BECL4IVCA DEC4T/-LCON Servo arms and. through hatch Tape field repair Ouch * 1/3 Stand Off Scale * 92 Wingspan 1510 sq * Weight 19 21 lbs * Fiberglass Cowl Balsa Fuselage * Foam Wing Tail Section * Superior Landing Gear * For Kioritz Quadra etc * Cut Parts Sanded Shape * Full Size Rolled Plans detailed brochure send 25 cents Kus torn Kraftsmanship PO Box 2699 Laguna Hills CA 92653 Ph 714 830-5162 Dealer inquiries Invited 120 Model Aviation distinctive sound air. Technopowers 7 cylinder 4 cycle Radial Engine Send $200 catalog products TECH NOPOWER H INC 16650 South 104th AVENUE ORLAND PARK ILLINOIS 60462 PRICE $20995 81 50 98 RUBBER POWER KITS plus Gliders C/L R/C Accessories Books MAJESTIC MODELS 3273 West 129th Street Cleveland Ohio 44111 wings hold place Plastic tubing holds receiver antenna runs right wing Another picture shows access holes wing-like section fuselage servos receiver keel-type sRid integral part fuselage mold cartwheel landing cracked nose On-the-field repairs kept flying slim boomslimmer weve ever seen model typeJerry used carbon fiber golf club shaft think what could better withstand shock non-standard landings also stable air loads F3B Theres no question Jerry came up clever boom material Ballast contained wings Lead slugs normally fit flush against wing rib Holes several plywood ribs support slugs eliminat ing use ballast tubes Next move unkinked no polyhedral wing Jeff flew current version F3B Team Selection Finals last September almost team slot Distance Duration man-on-man Jeff would have finished third also did Speed run same meet under 11 seconds time still wins contests might sound too impressive model finished eleventh hour no time tuning before meet Stick Jerry Hiner does again October 11 Jack Hiner broke own declared distance goal FAI record stood since May 1975 new record homologated will 896 kilo meters over 55 miles Lee Fossett Contest Director Jim Slater Dale Folkening witnessed flight launch started Batavia IL termi nated just outside Dixon IL Two attempts made record flight lasted three hours twenty-eight minutes Launch 240meter towline 300 meters allowed declared distance model must land within 500 meters intended goal Jack landed within 26 meters Well done Good lift 1982 Dan Pruss Rt 2 Box 49D Plainfiel4 IL 60544 RC Old-Timers/Mathews Continued page 47 aroind few minutes surprising number folks stopped pick up membership applica tions say hi Right next door booth folks Byron Originals showing video tapes generally enthralling crowd lovely models points out us undeniable fact EAA AMA have very strong cross-over interest After folks finding prohibitively expensive fly full-sized aircraft seeing model aircraft less expensive equally interesting area can channel flying Sparks flying have testing proto type spark ignition unit CHS Electronics 224 Shamrock Riverton WY 82501 solid state Hall-effect unit does involve points make-and-break Rather magnet imbedded flywheel-like unit spinner backplate turn triggers sensor produc ing spark through integrated circuit ~black box have successfully flown K&B 408011 K&B 61 Fox 25 unit engines run five-toone regular gasoline OUTSTANDING BIG SCALE AEROBATICS Fine Quality Flying Models iRE v FANUS TIC NELSON 15
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/02
Page Numbers: 44, 45, 119, 120
Radio Control Soaring Dan Pruss TWO PHOTOS 1981 LSF Tourna ment report December issue Model Aviation generated unusual amount com ment readers Jim McIntyres winch line retrieval system other Jerry Mrliks slim F3B design First winch design Unlike retrieval system Tom Greet Ted Davey shown June issue MA uses light monofilament line carried upon tow Mcintyres retrieves after end towline reaches ground Built hurry Jim said see would work system appears bit crude does trick system consists two reels heavy towline heavy because retrieving done over ground rather towline airas Greet/Davey system Power source 3-hp engine could replaced electric motor purists demand quiet silent sport As shown picture drum line mounted its own shaft simple belt tensionC fJL1 MOTOR NOTE Fl shows hook up position initiate towline retrieval F2 shows line completion retrieval chute would normally removed before Fl drawn reeled B freewheels lets line out Action reversed F2 brouqht ing clutch arrangement engages either drum via lever between respective drum motor drive pulley heart system Line Drum run through turnaround pulley upwind end across another turnaround back Reel B Both turnarounds similar regular winch turnaround vertically mounted After towline released must run down parachute end comes down near turnaround end system does require assistance someone upwind end parachute attached hook retrievers turnaround pulley hookup Jim uses Frisbee shown picture Its 44 Model Aviation Jim Mcintyres winch retrieval system built idea Dave Burt Rube Goldberg would proud drum feeds turnaround simple belt-tightener clutch starts stops See text Yes its Frisbee hookthe winch lineto it pulls through grass Really easily seen assistant after hookup protects chute slides over ground back winch area should noted two Frisbees used initial setup system field Frisbee positioned near its respective turnaround other near its respective retrieval drum After hooking up Frisbee near turn around drum engaged line being retrieved other Frisbee being pulled upwind position hookup During time launch should taking place line released run down hooked up another retrieval time other chute back see-saw back-and-forth action can continue until run out fliers gas frequencies Greet/Davey system does have advan Continued page 119 CAM U/C & HOBBY EXPO CHICAGO AND MIDWEST RADIO CONTROL & HOBBY EXPOSITION March 12-141982 Nations Meeting Place McCormick Place Lake Chicago Illinois Exciting. Accessible. Prestigious Largest show its kind Midwest m grow Model Aircraft l Boats l Cars l Engines Systems ling Accessories GIANT RAFFLE. Plus daily valuable surprises selected exhibitors INDOOR DEMONSTRATIONS IC DISPLAY competitions categories cooperation ofSWAP SHOP please send self-addressed envelope below address receive pre-registration form OVERSEAS EXHIBITORS INVITED Further Information 312/448-0629 i February 1982 45 erry MrIIKs r-su moaei has JUst about enougn fuselage connect wing tail Hatch servo access in-line batteries nose Juiry sIuws wr n nIuua flEa Ieaa iugs fit flush wing root threaded tool fits slug pull Out keyholes aluminum alignment pins fuselage Ii PO Box 92 Orland Park IL 60402 doing column. time flies youre having fun Ive ball last two years though has cut own huilding flying chance get out see rest doing thing has made up hope Ive able give least some what want see Keep letters coming Ill know Fm target Job BeCAL man 8248 Holly Grove CL Manas sos VI22110 RC Soaring/Pruss Continued page 45 tage retrieving over deep grass weeds McIntyres requires short grass relatively smooth field However winch side ofthe retrieval system Jims efficient horde motorbikersand eats less design way brainchild Dave Burt Tn-State Soaring Society other photos show some details Jerry Mrliks cleverly designed F3B bird Jerry first come scene industrial-strength version simple Sailplane won fame son Jeff won 1973 SOAR Nats Astro-Jeff design still showing up winners circleif think its time has run out ask Pat Flinn Back Jerrys current design wings built up sheeted some polished epoxy mold Anything conventional construction stops nose section wing section fuselage molded back including tail boom sleek nose has cross section just large enough hold four AA-size pencell batteries line nose ballast very tip nose piece metal lathe-turned conform rest fuselage Drive portions servos shown pictures Note servos mounted sides facing top-to-top straight run can made wire pushnods down narrow boom Spool-like fixtures wing root fit top quality kit Pilot has wingspan 96-1/3 inches 1519 sq inch area 60 long flies very well 22 Quadra engine Kit features numbered die-cut handmachined parts pre-cut windows 3-dimensional detailed instrument panel full-size plans photo building guide pre-formed cowl wheel pants plus much moreList Price 0495 E&R Price. $22995 ENGINES Quadra . E&R balanced Quadra will run much smoother deliver up 10% horsepowerList price including balancing 4995 E&R Price 95 Kawasaki delivers 4-horsepower ready run just comes out its box delivers very smooth power slow idle full throttle 4-cycling midrange good engine heavy birds List. $24995 E&R Price. 99 RADIOS Futaba . 6-channel FP-6FN complete charger including E&R special heavy-duty 1/4 scale package package contains 1 1800 MAH heavy duty battery pack 4- 154 oz extra heavy-duty servos also included 1 -27 oz servo use throttle controlWe include four large 154 oz servos lets install side wing ailerons Extra 154 oz servos stock want use flaps $4299 ea List Price 6990 E&R Price. $36599 AIRPLANE KITS Kits Pilot e special price QB 40S shoulder wing sport model using 40 engine 4-channel radio QB 405 has wing span 59 inchesList Price 995 E&R Price. $5299 have other kits stock ranging 52inch wingapans through 9-feet GLOW ENGINES OS MAX SR Ball Bearing Ringed w/muffler $5595 OS MAX SR Ball Bearing Ringed w/muffler 90 OS MAX. R Ball Bearing Ringed w/muffler 50 COMING SOON Blue prints E&R designed 1/4 scale trainer planes wing span 8-10 feet E&R Hobbies stocks other accessories send $100 catalog 1 10 Edgeley ND 58433 701/493-2015rlobbies Add $600 ea Airplane Kit Radio Engine $300 up 10 accessories UPS handling February 1982 119 BECL4IVCA DEC4T/-LCON Servo arms and. through hatch Tape field repair Ouch * 1/3 Stand Off Scale * 92 Wingspan 1510 sq * Weight 19 21 lbs * Fiberglass Cowl Balsa Fuselage * Foam Wing Tail Section * Superior Landing Gear * For Kioritz Quadra etc * Cut Parts Sanded Shape * Full Size Rolled Plans detailed brochure send 25 cents Kus torn Kraftsmanship PO Box 2699 Laguna Hills CA 92653 Ph 714 830-5162 Dealer inquiries Invited 120 Model Aviation distinctive sound air. Technopowers 7 cylinder 4 cycle Radial Engine Send $200 catalog products TECH NOPOWER H INC 16650 South 104th AVENUE ORLAND PARK ILLINOIS 60462 PRICE $20995 81 50 98 RUBBER POWER KITS plus Gliders C/L R/C Accessories Books MAJESTIC MODELS 3273 West 129th Street Cleveland Ohio 44111 wings hold place Plastic tubing holds receiver antenna runs right wing Another picture shows access holes wing-like section fuselage servos receiver keel-type sRid integral part fuselage mold cartwheel landing cracked nose On-the-field repairs kept flying slim boomslimmer weve ever seen model typeJerry used carbon fiber golf club shaft think what could better withstand shock non-standard landings also stable air loads F3B Theres no question Jerry came up clever boom material Ballast contained wings Lead slugs normally fit flush against wing rib Holes several plywood ribs support slugs eliminat ing use ballast tubes Next move unkinked no polyhedral wing Jeff flew current version F3B Team Selection Finals last September almost team slot Distance Duration man-on-man Jeff would have finished third also did Speed run same meet under 11 seconds time still wins contests might sound too impressive model finished eleventh hour no time tuning before meet Stick Jerry Hiner does again October 11 Jack Hiner broke own declared distance goal FAI record stood since May 1975 new record homologated will 896 kilo meters over 55 miles Lee Fossett Contest Director Jim Slater Dale Folkening witnessed flight launch started Batavia IL termi nated just outside Dixon IL Two attempts made record flight lasted three hours twenty-eight minutes Launch 240meter towline 300 meters allowed declared distance model must land within 500 meters intended goal Jack landed within 26 meters Well done Good lift 1982 Dan Pruss Rt 2 Box 49D Plainfiel4 IL 60544 RC Old-Timers/Mathews Continued page 47 aroind few minutes surprising number folks stopped pick up membership applica tions say hi Right next door booth folks Byron Originals showing video tapes generally enthralling crowd lovely models points out us undeniable fact EAA AMA have very strong cross-over interest After folks finding prohibitively expensive fly full-sized aircraft seeing model aircraft less expensive equally interesting area can channel flying Sparks flying have testing proto type spark ignition unit CHS Electronics 224 Shamrock Riverton WY 82501 solid state Hall-effect unit does involve points make-and-break Rather magnet imbedded flywheel-like unit spinner backplate turn triggers sensor produc ing spark through integrated circuit ~black box have successfully flown K&B 408011 K&B 61 Fox 25 unit engines run five-toone regular gasoline OUTSTANDING BIG SCALE AEROBATICS Fine Quality Flying Models iRE v FANUS TIC NELSON 15