THERE WAS TIME man sticking himself straight-pin fasteners straining back using short-handled shovels having turn head 180 degrees time wanted check out traffic behind him driving along came safety pin long-handled shovel rear-view mirror Straightforward common sense inventions say Right somebody come up What does above have Soaring Nothing except times get too hung up lost complexities some new construction techniques awed some ones six-channel soarer ones nuclear-powered winch Too often miss simple things solve simple problem John Lusk Madison WI didnt Youre familiar two-piece wings joined fuselage being slid onto heavy-duty rod cases rod runs main spar usually presents no wing mounting problems rear wire normally -in diameter canespecially forget plug tubing ends support wire buried wing Now probably havent ever forgotten plug ends possibly buddy didor yours have popped loose time another happens plane assembled wonder much rear wire left wing little right wing Radio Control SOARING Dan Pruss vice versa John Lusks solution simple youre going ask yourself hadnt thought idea After determining much align ment wire go wing say exampleJohn merely solders washer 1-in marks Thats Now inserts longer end washer through fuselage soldered washer acts stop once wings slid Onto wire soldered washer prevents wire sliding either wing Hows simple solution interesting sidelight contest reporting allows study details models look field boxes new gadgets check out various support equipment modelers bring along let tell some fliers some dang good-lookin support equipment some can cook John Lusks idea showed up regional LSF Tournament next seen AMA Nationals Lincoln Weve favorite ways holding down hatches cover radio equipment sometimes ballast compartments models hatcheswhich removable sometimesrequire third hand hold model remove hatch service compartment Leon Kincaid Elorid has hatch idea shown photo again shows modeling can have simpler side hatch hold-down has extra feature form keyhole slot back hatch would normally hinge hole same diameter outside diameter tubing runs through fuselage supports main wing-rod Note Some modelers box-in tube added support isnt required Leons Scooter some models market utilize unboxed tubing method Craftaires Viking comes mind Back Kincaids idea keyhole slot allows hatch pivot about wing supportrod tubing because slot hatch can also snapped off tubing hatch closed simple pin latch secures itto forward part fuselage F3B Team Selection Finals Larry Jolly Califomia used model-holding cradle scheme can use model variation theme made popular 44 Model Aviation Leon Kincaid uses simple method hinge hatch Scooter won 1 statthe 1982 Natsalso allows snap off easy access RC gear Read column Heres John Luaks simple solution toa nagging wing problem Can guess what full explanation column LarryJollys Focus rests cunningly-designed cradle atthe F3B team finals See itworksThe cross-membersupporting thetwowing cradle piecQa drilled tapped receive mounting screw camera tripod generous cutout wing permits size Sailplane admitted Adjusting tripod puts model conventional height angle photo left thats PSAs team manager Roger Roth resting pits Photos Jim Slater Austrian Swiss fliers However instead fiberglass scabbard-like hoister molded shape fuselage nose section holds nose model Larrys version simple wooden cradle supports model wings As shown photo wing slots need cut conform wings airfoil cut ting slots general shape shown cradle will allow models wings size accommodated crosspiece joins two vertical members drilled tapped -20 thread unit can mounted atop regular camera tripod have model comfortable waist-high level making work field easier side note system requires model assembled before can placed tripod mount Austrian/Swiss version allows complete assembly model after fuselage placed socket-like holder However because custom-made mount A/S version restricted type model can hold either case tripod can raised level makes servicing model convenient further note precaution should taken using tripod system windy weather Heavy loads could strain -20 threaded fitting rendering system useless giving sudden rebuilding project above ideas simple inexpensive straightforward may put designers inventors hall fame will like safety pin rear view mirror longhandled shovel make life use bit comfortable New model department Larry Jollys Nats winning Meteor should kit form time read Unlimited-class ship spans 126 has wing area 1034 sq Inner panels wing sport Eppler 205 airfoil outer panels have 205 section polyhedral break airfoil transitions Eppler 180 tip area horizontal stab 14% wings fuselage fiberglass Lee Renauds Sagitta-XC should also avail able time print bird designed primarily cross-country work extended theriiial flights spans 14 ft Con struction basically wood straight forward construction project Two-Meter version just need bigger workbench looking almost-ready-to-fly F3B-type bird such flown Pacific Soaring Association mentioned last months F3B Finals report Focus Camaro available Wilshire Model Center 3006 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica CA 90403 Price Focus $27500 Camaro $29500 above should get off early build ing season Have good Stop presses department October 2 Dale Folkening Wheaton IL set new AMA Declared Distance record Unlimited-class Sailplanes flying 4282 miles flight took 1 hr 47 mm witnessed Jack Hiner Jim McIntyre Jim Slater plane original design Dale back-up ship last years Great Race VII has aspect ratio 141 Eppler 205 airfoil details later Dan Pruss 131 E Pennington Ln Plainfield IL 60544 SIXTH Annual II JANUARY 8&9 1983 SPECIALIZING IN RADIO CONTROL INDOOR DEMONSTRATIONS SNM SWW STATIC DISPLAY COMPETITION IN MANY CATEGORIES January 1983 45 - BNAri Youd smile too just won Nats Larry Jolly Unlimited class winning Meteorsoon kit SEE THE LATEST PRODUCTS AND VISIT WITH MAJOR MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS INTERNATIONAL MODELER SHOW BOX 127 COSTA MESA CA 92627 PHONE 71 4-548-4700 OR 71 4-645-8830
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/01
Page Numbers: 44, 45
THERE WAS TIME man sticking himself straight-pin fasteners straining back using short-handled shovels having turn head 180 degrees time wanted check out traffic behind him driving along came safety pin long-handled shovel rear-view mirror Straightforward common sense inventions say Right somebody come up What does above have Soaring Nothing except times get too hung up lost complexities some new construction techniques awed some ones six-channel soarer ones nuclear-powered winch Too often miss simple things solve simple problem John Lusk Madison WI didnt Youre familiar two-piece wings joined fuselage being slid onto heavy-duty rod cases rod runs main spar usually presents no wing mounting problems rear wire normally -in diameter canespecially forget plug tubing ends support wire buried wing Now probably havent ever forgotten plug ends possibly buddy didor yours have popped loose time another happens plane assembled wonder much rear wire left wing little right wing Radio Control SOARING Dan Pruss vice versa John Lusks solution simple youre going ask yourself hadnt thought idea After determining much align ment wire go wing say exampleJohn merely solders washer 1-in marks Thats Now inserts longer end washer through fuselage soldered washer acts stop once wings slid Onto wire soldered washer prevents wire sliding either wing Hows simple solution interesting sidelight contest reporting allows study details models look field boxes new gadgets check out various support equipment modelers bring along let tell some fliers some dang good-lookin support equipment some can cook John Lusks idea showed up regional LSF Tournament next seen AMA Nationals Lincoln Weve favorite ways holding down hatches cover radio equipment sometimes ballast compartments models hatcheswhich removable sometimesrequire third hand hold model remove hatch service compartment Leon Kincaid Elorid has hatch idea shown photo again shows modeling can have simpler side hatch hold-down has extra feature form keyhole slot back hatch would normally hinge hole same diameter outside diameter tubing runs through fuselage supports main wing-rod Note Some modelers box-in tube added support isnt required Leons Scooter some models market utilize unboxed tubing method Craftaires Viking comes mind Back Kincaids idea keyhole slot allows hatch pivot about wing supportrod tubing because slot hatch can also snapped off tubing hatch closed simple pin latch secures itto forward part fuselage F3B Team Selection Finals Larry Jolly Califomia used model-holding cradle scheme can use model variation theme made popular 44 Model Aviation Leon Kincaid uses simple method hinge hatch Scooter won 1 statthe 1982 Natsalso allows snap off easy access RC gear Read column Heres John Luaks simple solution toa nagging wing problem Can guess what full explanation column LarryJollys Focus rests cunningly-designed cradle atthe F3B team finals See itworksThe cross-membersupporting thetwowing cradle piecQa drilled tapped receive mounting screw camera tripod generous cutout wing permits size Sailplane admitted Adjusting tripod puts model conventional height angle photo left thats PSAs team manager Roger Roth resting pits Photos Jim Slater Austrian Swiss fliers However instead fiberglass scabbard-like hoister molded shape fuselage nose section holds nose model Larrys version simple wooden cradle supports model wings As shown photo wing slots need cut conform wings airfoil cut ting slots general shape shown cradle will allow models wings size accommodated crosspiece joins two vertical members drilled tapped -20 thread unit can mounted atop regular camera tripod have model comfortable waist-high level making work field easier side note system requires model assembled before can placed tripod mount Austrian/Swiss version allows complete assembly model after fuselage placed socket-like holder However because custom-made mount A/S version restricted type model can hold either case tripod can raised level makes servicing model convenient further note precaution should taken using tripod system windy weather Heavy loads could strain -20 threaded fitting rendering system useless giving sudden rebuilding project above ideas simple inexpensive straightforward may put designers inventors hall fame will like safety pin rear view mirror longhandled shovel make life use bit comfortable New model department Larry Jollys Nats winning Meteor should kit form time read Unlimited-class ship spans 126 has wing area 1034 sq Inner panels wing sport Eppler 205 airfoil outer panels have 205 section polyhedral break airfoil transitions Eppler 180 tip area horizontal stab 14% wings fuselage fiberglass Lee Renauds Sagitta-XC should also avail able time print bird designed primarily cross-country work extended theriiial flights spans 14 ft Con struction basically wood straight forward construction project Two-Meter version just need bigger workbench looking almost-ready-to-fly F3B-type bird such flown Pacific Soaring Association mentioned last months F3B Finals report Focus Camaro available Wilshire Model Center 3006 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica CA 90403 Price Focus $27500 Camaro $29500 above should get off early build ing season Have good Stop presses department October 2 Dale Folkening Wheaton IL set new AMA Declared Distance record Unlimited-class Sailplanes flying 4282 miles flight took 1 hr 47 mm witnessed Jack Hiner Jim McIntyre Jim Slater plane original design Dale back-up ship last years Great Race VII has aspect ratio 141 Eppler 205 airfoil details later Dan Pruss 131 E Pennington Ln Plainfield IL 60544 SIXTH Annual II JANUARY 8&9 1983 SPECIALIZING IN RADIO CONTROL INDOOR DEMONSTRATIONS SNM SWW STATIC DISPLAY COMPETITION IN MANY CATEGORIES January 1983 45 - BNAri Youd smile too just won Nats Larry Jolly Unlimited class winning Meteorsoon kit SEE THE LATEST PRODUCTS AND VISIT WITH MAJOR MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS INTERNATIONAL MODELER SHOW BOX 127 COSTA MESA CA 92627 PHONE 71 4-548-4700 OR 71 4-645-8830