Radio Control SOARING Dan Pruss IT NEVER FAILS column does feature type model single class models always few cries foul other camps Either theres too much F3B enough Scale too much Scale enough Two-Meter Cross-country live mountains go six miles crow flies Ill have drive 16 miles over winding roads Twelve-volt winches dont write about hi-starts Hi-starts can get plans build winch column does try cover bases sojust patient keep suggestions coming meantime month has potpourri models photos before get couple new items came market can make better modeler Both new items Airtronics both hi-start launching systems first called Super Start available either standard heavy-duty system standard system recommended models weighing 16-40 oz heavy-duty unit models weighing 4080 oz complete systems mean can stop pick up hobby shop way field assemble nothing else add Super Starts include laO ft surgical tubing 400 ft monofila ment line also heavy-duty plastic storage reel parachute swivels tow rings tiedown stake also included have provide Sailplane ask several championship fliers what considered important aids helped achieve win ning status helping maintain might surprised said short hi start Airtronics has version called Quick Start Variations theme have around some time ease Super Start complete tow ring tiedown stake has 200 ft monofilament line MumongousIne D5K wora 10 aescrioe uary Marpo Hasps OOUDIe-5lZeU agitta calls ulgglta RI Hell II awaris o wnytes luu-in Antares its 171/z-ft wing Biggita weighs 22 lband six nose ballast photo right Gary doesnt have three hands although would big help keeping 30-sq-ft wing polished up nicely Workmanship shown flawless 46 Model Aviation ouin RrrIcas nay eii witn nis KyDIra uotn very serious threats F38 competition placed 6th Sacramento World Champs brand-new model Hes fine-tuning since has since won South African Nationals Its glass bird built molds jigs Way back September 1982 issue Dan teaser photo Dave Watsons exquisite scale Minamoa promised pictures later datewhich now photo left unidentified helper heaves Minamoa off cliff Torrey Pines Dave mans transmitter Doc Hall sc model Dave finished original craft now owned DuPont Harris Hill museum New York shot right Minamoas boneswhich scale rib-spacing bracing naturally just 25 ft rubber comes compact clothesline-type winder like Super Start comes complete including instructions drawings knot-tieing hints Quick Start can help ways First its short enough used high school athletic fieldswhich makes quick practice sessions means can practice locally Second youre working LSF Level Level II landing need add few feet monofilament LSF rules require minimum line length 75 meters 2461 ft thing local athletic field Third youre getting serious about Thermal competition should also getting serious about spot landings doesnt whole lot good practice Thermal flying off 300 meters winch line lift giving manhole covers 10-minute maxes other hand practice short launches try eke out six- 10-minute ride off gopher belch youll develop keen sense lightest lift distance ground other fliers already halfway through landing approach have given up task because what seems themno lift start down spot landing top 200-meter tow shorter Quick Start will allow launches given amount time during practice session thats thing youre after Precision work last two minutes precision Duration task same whether its six-minute 10-minute event Launch prac tice getting down two minutes nailing spot youre really serious about couple Quick Start mini- micro-cassette pocket recorder Radio Shack sells under $50 Record series two-minute countdowns include few secoids count-ups end just csse dont get bird down zero Allow few seconds between two-minute set N4ake tape play ing some music fly Sailplanes youre set meaningful practice session After tow release press play button wait two-minul e countdown begin; few seconds between playbacks isnt critical slight variable will add touch contest realism youre wondering above system really worksit does first saw similar setup back 1976 gent used practiced daily continued page 133 - INTRODUCING COVERITES ILAMAZING MICAFIL# RIP PROOF IRON-ON THAT ADHERES WITH BALSARITE 40%-70% LIGHTER U 700% TOUGHER U REVERSIBLE B PAINTABLE What MICAFILM MICAFILM best two worlds ultralight film has reinforced extremely thin very tough mica fibres result covering positive ripstop No other film has Yet MICAFILM 40% 70% lighter strong MICAFILM MICAFILM will outperform other film covering Its puncture tear resistance extraordinary due combined force its film mica fibres example Monokote has 169 rating Elmendorf Tear Test 1-1/2 ounce MICAFILM scored remarkable 141 Thats 700% tougher MICAFILM also less subject scratches because film impregnated through through color long term durability MICAFILM also outstanding does become brittle asit ages like other films I-low much does actually weigh Until now conventional film coverings weighed 2-1/2 ounces per square yard Regular MICAFILM weighs 1-1/3 1-1/2 ounces hold hat MICAFILM also comes 3/4 ounce version positive ripstop Low temperatures MICAFILM requires 2400F 1155 C adhere less 3000F 1488 C attain full shrink low temperatures make MICAFILM ideal sheeted surfaces including sheeted foam MICAFILM goes like melted butter MICAFILM requires less heat lees tugging less skill Thats because has no adhesive coating get way apply just brush good old Balsarite wood surfaces wait few minutes til dry iron MICAFILM down Immediately begin see advantages having adlesive film 1 Now can control precisely want MICAFILM stick well 2 MICAFILM easier contour around compound curves because adhesive coating actually slips over Balsarited sirfaces heat pull 3 MICAFILM love Balsarite once snuggles up close wont let go Ask MICAFILM pearly white translucent red blue yellow clear CGVERITE 420 BABYLON ROAD HORSHAM PENNSYLVANIA 19044 Triple-Winner Chicago Expo Top Flite Metrick Ed Whyte Alto MI show-stopper flies well looks Best Scale Sailplane Chicago Expo StEve Moskals TG-2 uses very basic construction 1/5-scale Its malestic flier took 1st LSF 1982 Regional Tournament Steves LaGrange IL BUILDS WING STAB & FUS CHOICE OF MODELERS THEWORLDOVER StandardFuse-Jig $1000 Full House Wing Jig $5995Wing & F use Jig Ajustojig CoR R 1 Box 673Noblesville Indiana 46060317 877-2223 Whether consider yourself novice expert model builder A-i usto Jig will improve aircraft construc tion e valuable time bargain A-Justo-Jig holds major com ponents proper alignment entire unit will rotate 360 permit fit glue plank shape sand con venient position No messy glu ing over plans waiting dry before beginning opposite side A-Justo-Jig will adjust rib former spacing lets build-in wing dihedral strong warp-free construction TO USE simple template rib indexing tool included locate drill holes rib alignment rods easy preparation takes approx 15 minutes average wing A-i usto-Jig builds em better Ask favorite hobby dealer Youll glad did arantee RC Soaring/Pruss Continued page 47 could Skip Miller did wasgoontowina Worldchampionshipin 1977 models beautiful bird being tossed out over water Torrey Pines Doc Hall Dave Watson Minamoa background unusual model see column Model sialion September 1982 Watson claims flies realistically despise its 21-oz wing loading Chicago Expo come shots ofa couple beauties Metrick Ed Whyte Alto Ml Ed did win first places Best Sailplane Best MonoKoted Sailplane Best MonoKote Overall events colors orange yellow white dove grey its bird thats flown Scale bird TG-2 Steve Moskal La Grange IL Scratch-built / 5-scale 10-ft model recently won Scale event 1982 LSF Regional Tournament Color scheme US Army resembling TG-3 Note high shoulder-wing strut TG-3 mid-wing Colors blue yellow Mono Kote covering coupled ailerons rudder ele vator spoilers controls First-rate dedication second-rate eause award has go Gary Harpo Rasp Highland Park IL maximum effortno holds harred-approach double-sized Sagista renamed Biggitta all-glass fuselage standard construction flying surfaces add up 22 lb wing spans 17 ft six has about 30 sq ft area LSF MA logos alone have enough material Two-Meter wing yes flies As matter fact first flights hand-towed No double-sized gorilla just simple singlepulley system model flawless finish detailing because size weight illegal competition cares Its gorgeous gentleman sartorial splendor South African dude Andy Keil plane Skybird detailed shot its remov able nose section see column Model siation March 1982 Skybird designed built enthusiasm molds exactness 1979 Austrian teams Dassel 1981 Swiss teams Sparsakus Andy showed up Sacramento 1981 F3B championships bird just putting finishing touches finished very impressive sixth place since has fine-tuning all-fibreglass birdfinetuning point taking six first places out six contests including South African Nationals Its flown old two-lap F3B Speed run nine seconds Andy has turned official 2 13-second run four-lap event Theres model course Keil anxious pass later Speaking F3B havent heard yet Dick Odle USA team manager upcoming World Championship York Eng land first week August 1983 can lend sipport team sending check USA F3B Team Fund Dick Odle 815 Mellow Lane Cimi Valley CA 93065 Lets band together help bring back another double gold Good Lift Dan Pruss 131 E Penningion Lane Plain field IL 60544 FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Safe Flying No Accident RC Helicopters/Chesney Continued paqe 48 contest site Nummela airport arrived around 1100 found about IS fellow enthu siasts already site Mauri Gadd brought Jet Ranger once assem bled requested some fuel Most fliers Finland use castor-oil-based fuel rather synthetic oil very little nitro usually use 10% nitro 22% synthetic oil remainder Methanol after bit search GP New Gator RIC Products 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Phone AC 19041 476-6639 ENGINE SLEEVE & BEARING PULLER Pull tight sleeves bearings easily damage Gone cone expanding brass ring grips sleeve bearing 10 new 60s 17MM rear bearing * SPECIAL * Both $1395 New WING TUBE & SOCKETS # 1 dix aluminum alloy tubing plug-in wings Included pair special slip-fit phenolic sockets build wing-structure 2024 alum tube 24 long socket 12 long S8g5fset TIGER TAIL 4 Ron Chidgeys latest beat series little larger lighter slower retains honest flight characteristics its predecessors Especially recommended sportsman advanced pattern also good choice turn around pattern Plans construction hints -$995 See Dealer Order Direct Include 75 Per Item UPS March 1983 133 Sleeve Puller Bearing Puller $695 GRAPHICS THE ROLLS ROYCE OF NUMBERS & LETTERS THEY STAY ON EVEN WHEN DRENCHED U WITH FUEL MICRO-THIN CAST VINYL PEEL EM OFF & STICK EM ON lonRdHohamYA L 19044 USA
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/03
Page Numbers: 46, 47, 133
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/03
Page Numbers: 46, 47, 133
Radio Control SOARING Dan Pruss IT NEVER FAILS column does feature type model single class models always few cries foul other camps Either theres too much F3B enough Scale too much Scale enough Two-Meter Cross-country live mountains go six miles crow flies Ill have drive 16 miles over winding roads Twelve-volt winches dont write about hi-starts Hi-starts can get plans build winch column does try cover bases sojust patient keep suggestions coming meantime month has potpourri models photos before get couple new items came market can make better modeler Both new items Airtronics both hi-start launching systems first called Super Start available either standard heavy-duty system standard system recommended models weighing 16-40 oz heavy-duty unit models weighing 4080 oz complete systems mean can stop pick up hobby shop way field assemble nothing else add Super Starts include laO ft surgical tubing 400 ft monofila ment line also heavy-duty plastic storage reel parachute swivels tow rings tiedown stake also included have provide Sailplane ask several championship fliers what considered important aids helped achieve win ning status helping maintain might surprised said short hi start Airtronics has version called Quick Start Variations theme have around some time ease Super Start complete tow ring tiedown stake has 200 ft monofilament line MumongousIne D5K wora 10 aescrioe uary Marpo Hasps OOUDIe-5lZeU agitta calls ulgglta RI Hell II awaris o wnytes luu-in Antares its 171/z-ft wing Biggita weighs 22 lband six nose ballast photo right Gary doesnt have three hands although would big help keeping 30-sq-ft wing polished up nicely Workmanship shown flawless 46 Model Aviation ouin RrrIcas nay eii witn nis KyDIra uotn very serious threats F38 competition placed 6th Sacramento World Champs brand-new model Hes fine-tuning since has since won South African Nationals Its glass bird built molds jigs Way back September 1982 issue Dan teaser photo Dave Watsons exquisite scale Minamoa promised pictures later datewhich now photo left unidentified helper heaves Minamoa off cliff Torrey Pines Dave mans transmitter Doc Hall sc model Dave finished original craft now owned DuPont Harris Hill museum New York shot right Minamoas boneswhich scale rib-spacing bracing naturally just 25 ft rubber comes compact clothesline-type winder like Super Start comes complete including instructions drawings knot-tieing hints Quick Start can help ways First its short enough used high school athletic fieldswhich makes quick practice sessions means can practice locally Second youre working LSF Level Level II landing need add few feet monofilament LSF rules require minimum line length 75 meters 2461 ft thing local athletic field Third youre getting serious about Thermal competition should also getting serious about spot landings doesnt whole lot good practice Thermal flying off 300 meters winch line lift giving manhole covers 10-minute maxes other hand practice short launches try eke out six- 10-minute ride off gopher belch youll develop keen sense lightest lift distance ground other fliers already halfway through landing approach have given up task because what seems themno lift start down spot landing top 200-meter tow shorter Quick Start will allow launches given amount time during practice session thats thing youre after Precision work last two minutes precision Duration task same whether its six-minute 10-minute event Launch prac tice getting down two minutes nailing spot youre really serious about couple Quick Start mini- micro-cassette pocket recorder Radio Shack sells under $50 Record series two-minute countdowns include few secoids count-ups end just csse dont get bird down zero Allow few seconds between two-minute set N4ake tape play ing some music fly Sailplanes youre set meaningful practice session After tow release press play button wait two-minul e countdown begin; few seconds between playbacks isnt critical slight variable will add touch contest realism youre wondering above system really worksit does first saw similar setup back 1976 gent used practiced daily continued page 133 - INTRODUCING COVERITES ILAMAZING MICAFIL# RIP PROOF IRON-ON THAT ADHERES WITH BALSARITE 40%-70% LIGHTER U 700% TOUGHER U REVERSIBLE B PAINTABLE What MICAFILM MICAFILM best two worlds ultralight film has reinforced extremely thin very tough mica fibres result covering positive ripstop No other film has Yet MICAFILM 40% 70% lighter strong MICAFILM MICAFILM will outperform other film covering Its puncture tear resistance extraordinary due combined force its film mica fibres example Monokote has 169 rating Elmendorf Tear Test 1-1/2 ounce MICAFILM scored remarkable 141 Thats 700% tougher MICAFILM also less subject scratches because film impregnated through through color long term durability MICAFILM also outstanding does become brittle asit ages like other films I-low much does actually weigh Until now conventional film coverings weighed 2-1/2 ounces per square yard Regular MICAFILM weighs 1-1/3 1-1/2 ounces hold hat MICAFILM also comes 3/4 ounce version positive ripstop Low temperatures MICAFILM requires 2400F 1155 C adhere less 3000F 1488 C attain full shrink low temperatures make MICAFILM ideal sheeted surfaces including sheeted foam MICAFILM goes like melted butter MICAFILM requires less heat lees tugging less skill Thats because has no adhesive coating get way apply just brush good old Balsarite wood surfaces wait few minutes til dry iron MICAFILM down Immediately begin see advantages having adlesive film 1 Now can control precisely want MICAFILM stick well 2 MICAFILM easier contour around compound curves because adhesive coating actually slips over Balsarited sirfaces heat pull 3 MICAFILM love Balsarite once snuggles up close wont let go Ask MICAFILM pearly white translucent red blue yellow clear CGVERITE 420 BABYLON ROAD HORSHAM PENNSYLVANIA 19044 Triple-Winner Chicago Expo Top Flite Metrick Ed Whyte Alto MI show-stopper flies well looks Best Scale Sailplane Chicago Expo StEve Moskals TG-2 uses very basic construction 1/5-scale Its malestic flier took 1st LSF 1982 Regional Tournament Steves LaGrange IL BUILDS WING STAB & FUS CHOICE OF MODELERS THEWORLDOVER StandardFuse-Jig $1000 Full House Wing Jig $5995Wing & F use Jig Ajustojig CoR R 1 Box 673Noblesville Indiana 46060317 877-2223 Whether consider yourself novice expert model builder A-i usto Jig will improve aircraft construc tion e valuable time bargain A-Justo-Jig holds major com ponents proper alignment entire unit will rotate 360 permit fit glue plank shape sand con venient position No messy glu ing over plans waiting dry before beginning opposite side A-Justo-Jig will adjust rib former spacing lets build-in wing dihedral strong warp-free construction TO USE simple template rib indexing tool included locate drill holes rib alignment rods easy preparation takes approx 15 minutes average wing A-i usto-Jig builds em better Ask favorite hobby dealer Youll glad did arantee RC Soaring/Pruss Continued page 47 could Skip Miller did wasgoontowina Worldchampionshipin 1977 models beautiful bird being tossed out over water Torrey Pines Doc Hall Dave Watson Minamoa background unusual model see column Model sialion September 1982 Watson claims flies realistically despise its 21-oz wing loading Chicago Expo come shots ofa couple beauties Metrick Ed Whyte Alto Ml Ed did win first places Best Sailplane Best MonoKoted Sailplane Best MonoKote Overall events colors orange yellow white dove grey its bird thats flown Scale bird TG-2 Steve Moskal La Grange IL Scratch-built / 5-scale 10-ft model recently won Scale event 1982 LSF Regional Tournament Color scheme US Army resembling TG-3 Note high shoulder-wing strut TG-3 mid-wing Colors blue yellow Mono Kote covering coupled ailerons rudder ele vator spoilers controls First-rate dedication second-rate eause award has go Gary Harpo Rasp Highland Park IL maximum effortno holds harred-approach double-sized Sagista renamed Biggitta all-glass fuselage standard construction flying surfaces add up 22 lb wing spans 17 ft six has about 30 sq ft area LSF MA logos alone have enough material Two-Meter wing yes flies As matter fact first flights hand-towed No double-sized gorilla just simple singlepulley system model flawless finish detailing because size weight illegal competition cares Its gorgeous gentleman sartorial splendor South African dude Andy Keil plane Skybird detailed shot its remov able nose section see column Model siation March 1982 Skybird designed built enthusiasm molds exactness 1979 Austrian teams Dassel 1981 Swiss teams Sparsakus Andy showed up Sacramento 1981 F3B championships bird just putting finishing touches finished very impressive sixth place since has fine-tuning all-fibreglass birdfinetuning point taking six first places out six contests including South African Nationals Its flown old two-lap F3B Speed run nine seconds Andy has turned official 2 13-second run four-lap event Theres model course Keil anxious pass later Speaking F3B havent heard yet Dick Odle USA team manager upcoming World Championship York Eng land first week August 1983 can lend sipport team sending check USA F3B Team Fund Dick Odle 815 Mellow Lane Cimi Valley CA 93065 Lets band together help bring back another double gold Good Lift Dan Pruss 131 E Penningion Lane Plain field IL 60544 FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Safe Flying No Accident RC Helicopters/Chesney Continued paqe 48 contest site Nummela airport arrived around 1100 found about IS fellow enthu siasts already site Mauri Gadd brought Jet Ranger once assem bled requested some fuel Most fliers Finland use castor-oil-based fuel rather synthetic oil very little nitro usually use 10% nitro 22% synthetic oil remainder Methanol after bit search GP New Gator RIC Products 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Phone AC 19041 476-6639 ENGINE SLEEVE & BEARING PULLER Pull tight sleeves bearings easily damage Gone cone expanding brass ring grips sleeve bearing 10 new 60s 17MM rear bearing * SPECIAL * Both $1395 New WING TUBE & SOCKETS # 1 dix aluminum alloy tubing plug-in wings Included pair special slip-fit phenolic sockets build wing-structure 2024 alum tube 24 long socket 12 long S8g5fset TIGER TAIL 4 Ron Chidgeys latest beat series little larger lighter slower retains honest flight characteristics its predecessors Especially recommended sportsman advanced pattern also good choice turn around pattern Plans construction hints -$995 See Dealer Order Direct Include 75 Per Item UPS March 1983 133 Sleeve Puller Bearing Puller $695 GRAPHICS THE ROLLS ROYCE OF NUMBERS & LETTERS THEY STAY ON EVEN WHEN DRENCHED U WITH FUEL MICRO-THIN CAST VINYL PEEL EM OFF & STICK EM ON lonRdHohamYA L 19044 USA
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/03
Page Numbers: 46, 47, 133
Radio Control SOARING Dan Pruss IT NEVER FAILS column does feature type model single class models always few cries foul other camps Either theres too much F3B enough Scale too much Scale enough Two-Meter Cross-country live mountains go six miles crow flies Ill have drive 16 miles over winding roads Twelve-volt winches dont write about hi-starts Hi-starts can get plans build winch column does try cover bases sojust patient keep suggestions coming meantime month has potpourri models photos before get couple new items came market can make better modeler Both new items Airtronics both hi-start launching systems first called Super Start available either standard heavy-duty system standard system recommended models weighing 16-40 oz heavy-duty unit models weighing 4080 oz complete systems mean can stop pick up hobby shop way field assemble nothing else add Super Starts include laO ft surgical tubing 400 ft monofila ment line also heavy-duty plastic storage reel parachute swivels tow rings tiedown stake also included have provide Sailplane ask several championship fliers what considered important aids helped achieve win ning status helping maintain might surprised said short hi start Airtronics has version called Quick Start Variations theme have around some time ease Super Start complete tow ring tiedown stake has 200 ft monofilament line MumongousIne D5K wora 10 aescrioe uary Marpo Hasps OOUDIe-5lZeU agitta calls ulgglta RI Hell II awaris o wnytes luu-in Antares its 171/z-ft wing Biggita weighs 22 lband six nose ballast photo right Gary doesnt have three hands although would big help keeping 30-sq-ft wing polished up nicely Workmanship shown flawless 46 Model Aviation ouin RrrIcas nay eii witn nis KyDIra uotn very serious threats F38 competition placed 6th Sacramento World Champs brand-new model Hes fine-tuning since has since won South African Nationals Its glass bird built molds jigs Way back September 1982 issue Dan teaser photo Dave Watsons exquisite scale Minamoa promised pictures later datewhich now photo left unidentified helper heaves Minamoa off cliff Torrey Pines Dave mans transmitter Doc Hall sc model Dave finished original craft now owned DuPont Harris Hill museum New York shot right Minamoas boneswhich scale rib-spacing bracing naturally just 25 ft rubber comes compact clothesline-type winder like Super Start comes complete including instructions drawings knot-tieing hints Quick Start can help ways First its short enough used high school athletic fieldswhich makes quick practice sessions means can practice locally Second youre working LSF Level Level II landing need add few feet monofilament LSF rules require minimum line length 75 meters 2461 ft thing local athletic field Third youre getting serious about Thermal competition should also getting serious about spot landings doesnt whole lot good practice Thermal flying off 300 meters winch line lift giving manhole covers 10-minute maxes other hand practice short launches try eke out six- 10-minute ride off gopher belch youll develop keen sense lightest lift distance ground other fliers already halfway through landing approach have given up task because what seems themno lift start down spot landing top 200-meter tow shorter Quick Start will allow launches given amount time during practice session thats thing youre after Precision work last two minutes precision Duration task same whether its six-minute 10-minute event Launch prac tice getting down two minutes nailing spot youre really serious about couple Quick Start mini- micro-cassette pocket recorder Radio Shack sells under $50 Record series two-minute countdowns include few secoids count-ups end just csse dont get bird down zero Allow few seconds between two-minute set N4ake tape play ing some music fly Sailplanes youre set meaningful practice session After tow release press play button wait two-minul e countdown begin; few seconds between playbacks isnt critical slight variable will add touch contest realism youre wondering above system really worksit does first saw similar setup back 1976 gent used practiced daily continued page 133 - INTRODUCING COVERITES ILAMAZING MICAFIL# RIP PROOF IRON-ON THAT ADHERES WITH BALSARITE 40%-70% LIGHTER U 700% TOUGHER U REVERSIBLE B PAINTABLE What MICAFILM MICAFILM best two worlds ultralight film has reinforced extremely thin very tough mica fibres result covering positive ripstop No other film has Yet MICAFILM 40% 70% lighter strong MICAFILM MICAFILM will outperform other film covering Its puncture tear resistance extraordinary due combined force its film mica fibres example Monokote has 169 rating Elmendorf Tear Test 1-1/2 ounce MICAFILM scored remarkable 141 Thats 700% tougher MICAFILM also less subject scratches because film impregnated through through color long term durability MICAFILM also outstanding does become brittle asit ages like other films I-low much does actually weigh Until now conventional film coverings weighed 2-1/2 ounces per square yard Regular MICAFILM weighs 1-1/3 1-1/2 ounces hold hat MICAFILM also comes 3/4 ounce version positive ripstop Low temperatures MICAFILM requires 2400F 1155 C adhere less 3000F 1488 C attain full shrink low temperatures make MICAFILM ideal sheeted surfaces including sheeted foam MICAFILM goes like melted butter MICAFILM requires less heat lees tugging less skill Thats because has no adhesive coating get way apply just brush good old Balsarite wood surfaces wait few minutes til dry iron MICAFILM down Immediately begin see advantages having adlesive film 1 Now can control precisely want MICAFILM stick well 2 MICAFILM easier contour around compound curves because adhesive coating actually slips over Balsarited sirfaces heat pull 3 MICAFILM love Balsarite once snuggles up close wont let go Ask MICAFILM pearly white translucent red blue yellow clear CGVERITE 420 BABYLON ROAD HORSHAM PENNSYLVANIA 19044 Triple-Winner Chicago Expo Top Flite Metrick Ed Whyte Alto MI show-stopper flies well looks Best Scale Sailplane Chicago Expo StEve Moskals TG-2 uses very basic construction 1/5-scale Its malestic flier took 1st LSF 1982 Regional Tournament Steves LaGrange IL BUILDS WING STAB & FUS CHOICE OF MODELERS THEWORLDOVER StandardFuse-Jig $1000 Full House Wing Jig $5995Wing & F use Jig Ajustojig CoR R 1 Box 673Noblesville Indiana 46060317 877-2223 Whether consider yourself novice expert model builder A-i usto Jig will improve aircraft construc tion e valuable time bargain A-Justo-Jig holds major com ponents proper alignment entire unit will rotate 360 permit fit glue plank shape sand con venient position No messy glu ing over plans waiting dry before beginning opposite side A-Justo-Jig will adjust rib former spacing lets build-in wing dihedral strong warp-free construction TO USE simple template rib indexing tool included locate drill holes rib alignment rods easy preparation takes approx 15 minutes average wing A-i usto-Jig builds em better Ask favorite hobby dealer Youll glad did arantee RC Soaring/Pruss Continued page 47 could Skip Miller did wasgoontowina Worldchampionshipin 1977 models beautiful bird being tossed out over water Torrey Pines Doc Hall Dave Watson Minamoa background unusual model see column Model sialion September 1982 Watson claims flies realistically despise its 21-oz wing loading Chicago Expo come shots ofa couple beauties Metrick Ed Whyte Alto Ml Ed did win first places Best Sailplane Best MonoKoted Sailplane Best MonoKote Overall events colors orange yellow white dove grey its bird thats flown Scale bird TG-2 Steve Moskal La Grange IL Scratch-built / 5-scale 10-ft model recently won Scale event 1982 LSF Regional Tournament Color scheme US Army resembling TG-3 Note high shoulder-wing strut TG-3 mid-wing Colors blue yellow Mono Kote covering coupled ailerons rudder ele vator spoilers controls First-rate dedication second-rate eause award has go Gary Harpo Rasp Highland Park IL maximum effortno holds harred-approach double-sized Sagista renamed Biggitta all-glass fuselage standard construction flying surfaces add up 22 lb wing spans 17 ft six has about 30 sq ft area LSF MA logos alone have enough material Two-Meter wing yes flies As matter fact first flights hand-towed No double-sized gorilla just simple singlepulley system model flawless finish detailing because size weight illegal competition cares Its gorgeous gentleman sartorial splendor South African dude Andy Keil plane Skybird detailed shot its remov able nose section see column Model siation March 1982 Skybird designed built enthusiasm molds exactness 1979 Austrian teams Dassel 1981 Swiss teams Sparsakus Andy showed up Sacramento 1981 F3B championships bird just putting finishing touches finished very impressive sixth place since has fine-tuning all-fibreglass birdfinetuning point taking six first places out six contests including South African Nationals Its flown old two-lap F3B Speed run nine seconds Andy has turned official 2 13-second run four-lap event Theres model course Keil anxious pass later Speaking F3B havent heard yet Dick Odle USA team manager upcoming World Championship York Eng land first week August 1983 can lend sipport team sending check USA F3B Team Fund Dick Odle 815 Mellow Lane Cimi Valley CA 93065 Lets band together help bring back another double gold Good Lift Dan Pruss 131 E Penningion Lane Plain field IL 60544 FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Safe Flying No Accident RC Helicopters/Chesney Continued paqe 48 contest site Nummela airport arrived around 1100 found about IS fellow enthu siasts already site Mauri Gadd brought Jet Ranger once assem bled requested some fuel Most fliers Finland use castor-oil-based fuel rather synthetic oil very little nitro usually use 10% nitro 22% synthetic oil remainder Methanol after bit search GP New Gator RIC Products 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Phone AC 19041 476-6639 ENGINE SLEEVE & BEARING PULLER Pull tight sleeves bearings easily damage Gone cone expanding brass ring grips sleeve bearing 10 new 60s 17MM rear bearing * SPECIAL * Both $1395 New WING TUBE & SOCKETS # 1 dix aluminum alloy tubing plug-in wings Included pair special slip-fit phenolic sockets build wing-structure 2024 alum tube 24 long socket 12 long S8g5fset TIGER TAIL 4 Ron Chidgeys latest beat series little larger lighter slower retains honest flight characteristics its predecessors Especially recommended sportsman advanced pattern also good choice turn around pattern Plans construction hints -$995 See Dealer Order Direct Include 75 Per Item UPS March 1983 133 Sleeve Puller Bearing Puller $695 GRAPHICS THE ROLLS ROYCE OF NUMBERS & LETTERS THEY STAY ON EVEN WHEN DRENCHED U WITH FUEL MICRO-THIN CAST VINYL PEEL EM OFF & STICK EM ON lonRdHohamYA L 19044 USA
