Radio Control Sport Aerobatics Ron Van Putte AS YOU RECEIVE column Nats should full swing fliers will competing Nats first time brings up curious point some fliers Nats first contest Thats fine because Nats open contest open wants compete point lost fliers think best al lowed compete Nats am often asked compare quality flying Nats local contests compete response often sur prises people see best worst Nats point often argued best fliers United States dont win Nats because best fliers cant get various reasons may true top 10 Nats winners can compete anyone country other end spectrum also worst flier Nats will probably bad youll see local contest doesnt surprise muc lack preparation exhibited poor fliers often havent foggiest notion whats going havent read rule book havent bothered ask anyone help certainly doesnt good ill-prepared tend mess up Nats flight line procedures Its too late Nats have some suggestions fliers think might like compete next years Nats Now too soon start Besides suggestions equally valid competing local contest Also take look July column slightly different slant subject alrplane/engine combination should capable performing intended maneu vers hands good pilot means pilot can concentrate improving flying skills rather trying compensate bad habits exhibited airplane/ engine lot good airplanes engines out fine competi tion certaln classes also lot airplanes engines cant hack example fine tralner airplane Sig Kadet Isnt Sportsman-class air plane wasnt intended purpose other hand Sig Komet will very nice pattern hands good pilot because designed Pattern Pick Pattern airplane compete same true engines number sport engines dont have power flexibility enable compete successfully Pattern Most engines can handle requirements flight horizontal plane tough part comes vertical-plane maneuvers become part pattern tougher class greater requirement potent engine Certainly Figure M Rolls Top Hat maneu vers requires lot engine However also true clean Immelmann Turn Stall Turn can performed better powerful engine Understanding rules important other factors thorough reading rules shouldnt take longer hour also recommend reading RC Pat tern Judges Guide since suggested set things judges look judging Pat tern too should take less hour read pilots need spend time reading understanding rule book will know what expected An experienced Pattern flier can big help describing exactly what maneuvers should look like rule book isnt clear enough Another time assistance ex perienced Pattern flier invaluable practicing pattern suggestions criticism qualified observer can make practice sessions pay off Some peo ple practice alone make same mistakes over over again knowing anything wrong critic can point out errors committed help identify what should done correct error spot will make practice sessions much produc tive right way practice too Fre quent short practice sessions better few long ones flier can maintain proper concentration meaningful practice about five six flights practice session flights lead sloppy non-pro ductive flying short practice session after work day two far better tempting cram long session Saturday Sam LeonardsPensacola FL newTurnaround airplane L called Magnum Powerwas initiallys YS Sam ilkedthe powerand price HR 61 better switched Rons June1985 column picture Paul Vitrano Alexandria LA hewastrying learn howto fly Now knows competed first Pattern contest R May 18 1986 LaFayette LA Way go Paul 48 Model Aviation said trouble comes threes Ronald Wiggins Morgan City LAL Logan Abel New Orleans LA demonstrate two quite enough After dose epoxy main landing gear Rons plane ready next round Pattern Sunday Remember keys successful Pattern fly ing capable aircraft/engine combination knowing rules meaningful practice Investments three will yield dividends received letter questionnaire Gor don L Banks editor RIC Report PO Box 1706 Huntsville AL 35807 announced coming new monthly publication Yes another serving controlled model enthusiast Banks claims R/C Report will monthly tabloid intended augment current glossies will publish product tests original designs humor grassroots coverage Besides wanting subscriptions $775/S1440 12/24 issues would like letters pictures articles opinions tall tales original designs kit modifications gripes ideas shortcuts questions club contest results Gordon plans publish club events $2 will also offer free classified ads subscribers sell RC stuff plans pay articles best crash photo Ron could win FVP best tall tale shortcuts hints etc subscription orders receives month three names will drawn receive engines kits fuel accessories etc Items tested arent too big too costly ship will given subscribers first issue will dated August 1986 will mailed end June About month ago folks R VP will kind skimpy Watch Out Second Issue Well will contain engine test article may interest going test compare front-intake side-exhaust two-stroke 40 engines mean THIRTY sounds like interesting venture youre interested drop Gordon line ask details results 1986 ClAM International Committee Model Aeronautics plenary meeting published May K-Factor newsletter NSRCA National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics Ron Chidgey reported three major changes enact ed first dealt box namely maneuvering area will clearly marked white vertical poles minimum 10mm About four inches R VP diameter minimum four meters high placed center 600 side center line 150 meters front judges second about noise saying maximum noise level will 98dB measured three meters centerline model model placed ground fly ing site motor running full power measurement will taken 900 flight path righthand side downwind model microphone will placed Continued page 151 9*B SWFFIHI N1UDUDWRXRD 7000 Oar Gohnirl Road nedero CA 93422 l 196t7t7 New GATOR TIGER TAIL 45 DELUX ALL ALSA HUT Anall nessiTigerTail l2Ofourstrokes Designed especially F3A Turn around competition balsa kit machined wood parts Hardware package includes plug-in adjustable stab parts new wing mounts Wing Span 72 inLength -60 Wing Area- 860 sq inWeight 8 lb Complete Delux Kit$15995 COMBO DEAL-Tiger Tail 4S Enyal2OR-$39500 PUISIN ADJIMTA3IZ STA3 KIT last can optimize stab incidence fcr best gnt charactenstics parr glass filled nylon adjusters luded provide fcr micro screw adjustment smaller fro rube Main tube aluminum m*ching phenolic socket 1695 GP NEW WING MOWiIING SET wing mounting system dezeloped Ron chidgey th fast near accurate stays tight Three rVon brackets screws machinedwing blocks included- $595 See Your Dealer Order Direct Include $1 50 Per Item UPS GATOR R/C PRODUCTS 3713 Pompano Drive 0 Pensacola FL 325140 Phone 904 476-8639 September1986 49 Did ever have day like Norm Kendall ColumbusAFB MSturnedoutata recent meetwith brand-new plane engine radioand what left afterthe first flight tank pipe header AVAILABLE AT AMERICAS$495 FINEST HOBBY SHOPS DISTRIBUTED BY PO Box onDVD DnRIIIT@915365-6700 ANDERSON CA 96007Calf Write Brochure SPECIALIZING IN ZENOA H/MALONEY QUALITY ENGINES H & K SUPERSTARTER MK II FITS ALL QUADRAS AND G-38 5 ENGINES________________________________ ZENOAN 13-235t2995MALONEY 100$t2495MODEL TECH PRE-FABRICATEDKITS ZENOAN G-38tt495ZENOAN 6-62t999572 CAP 21$t7995 CUSTOEI 13-38tR995ZENOAN 13-62 w/malRer & meant23495877 50 iN JOSS STICK8995 CUSTOM 0-380-40 Shea Block IPofatnI6295ROBINHOOD 804995 w/Spnflg starter199960-40 Shea Block ICDIl8995These kits well suilea br MALONEY tOO ZENOAH 13-23 Engines NEW ZENOAN G42 YOU CAN PAVA WHOLE LOT MORE BUT YOU WONT GETA MORE POWERFUL LIGHTER WEIGH1 EASIER STARTING OR BETTER QUALITY 17 CI ENGINE ATAN V PRICE WEIGHS 51 LBS WIMUFFLER HR 8000 RPM ON 22 x 8 ZINGER WUFF SAID PROPS IZINGERIADNESIVESMISCELLANEOUS t8 oR-tOS 8962 oz SLOW CA5595CB E TAIIWHEEL$t395 1805-149962 cc FAST CA595NOK POWERPLUG2SO 2R 8-tO10955 MIN EPOXY 19 ocI850AMSOIL tOO -t OIL295 200 8 -t4tR99tS MIN EPOXY 19 ozI650WORLD S-tO IPUTUBAI3295 22x 8-10tt9530 MiN EPOXY 19 sz65013-39 MOUNT1795 13-62 MOUNTt795 Ada $250 Postage ana Hanaling order COD adaitinal $250Kits aadC8 SPINNERS-50%I $750 UPS VrsaIMC now accepled Prices sibleel change withoutnotice \YIi2LJJLii Slowand EasytoFly irs PARACHUTE ITS ULTRAUGH1 ITS Great Camera plane Become aerial photographer pIctures camera mount Included remarkable windbag owes itt exceptional flying handling characteristics patented FlexifoilSoftwingThis aero foil shaped nylon envelope inflates air through leading edge moves forwardThe leading edge supported fiberglass spars mounted softwing beautifully made 12 squar foot wing does require finishing color already Colors Red Yellow Orange wing very strong virtually unbreakable yet will fold down fit pocket THERE CAN BE NO BETTER INTRODUCTION TO RADIO CONTROL wing mounted top king post Windbag has very low center gravity totaly self stabilizing virtually attitude soon realease controls will retum level flight stalled condition full up ne idle aircraft will sink almost vertically like parachute can used get out panic sitituation model will climb loop roll around chute can remove king post race air car can hold windbag pylon races large balloon wheelsfumished give great d clearence EASY TO BUILD EASY TO REPAIR windbag kit completeAII needed complete model engine 40 60 three chanel radio fuel tank has much success using new four stroke engines WIndbag 36 high 331/2 long 91/2from center engine shaft ground 24 between rear wheelsFuse 19 long wing 12 SqFL 2Ft 6Ft IEXXDN PO Box 420496 MIAMI FLORIDA 33242 PHONE 305 634 3630 RC ScalefWischers Continued page 142 will set up quite slowly shock struts solid aluminum bored Out accept spring Springs wound lathe over mandrel using back gears slowest speed support weight li-or 12-pound model calculated springs should have about 10 turns 046-in-diameter music wire hobby shop size 312-in outside diameter Extra turns close-wound spring ends length can adjusted compensate varia tions model weight small inaccura cies strut lengths extra turns can cut away small increments using Dremel grind er cutoff discs Tuf-Grind wheel word caution about large-diameter grinding wheels new largest diameter wheels impose quite load grinder motor Prolonged usage causes overheating can lead motor burnout smaller Dremel cutoff discs dont impose load vulnerable breakage due brittleness Choose own risk Wear safety glasses Tuf-Grind wheels worn smaller diameter risk overheating Dremel motor reduced Wood portion struts treated good filler sanded simulate ap pearance steel struts used prototype Hobbypoxys new Fast Fill does good job filling grain joints provide metal-like appearance Note rear struts bent inserted brass fittings lower end music wire threaded assembly nuts described July 86 column Weldon Smith advises threading job made much easier annealing wire end places wire vise used heat sink end threaded protruding heats wire red white heat lets cool slowly wire soft threading use landing gear shown photo will deflect due landing loads top end adjacent nut plates fasten models wing portion wire encased wood will bend great amount gear legs shrouded wood music wire would bend same point because stress concentrated due leverage Bob Dolly Wischer 5-221 Lapham Peak Rd Delafield WI 53018 RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued page 49 stand 30cm above ground line motor third also about noise con clusion flight judge will independ ently score model in-flight noise level indicating model too noisy average very quiet majority judges score model too noisy flight score will penal ized 5 points counting judge ma jority judges score model very quiet flight score will receive five point bonus counting judge sound good especially theyre enforced several years Pattern wane days big contests seemed over gas crunch hit back 1979 contests folded lack entries several struggled along 20 entrants Now Im hearing reports 71 contest 60 another last contest Coonass Na tionals Lafayette LA hoping theyd get no 50 contestants because can have two flight lines flying site 51 would have managed 5 rounds weather hadnt balked during fifth round causing early end Pattern back Ron Van Putte 111 Sleepy Oaks Rd Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 51 Excessive elation photos local rubber modeler Fred Ewing Fred has long history Peanut FAC Flying Aces Club rubber participation excellent craftsman Being local convenient him attend last years Electric Fly spectator Being used quiet flying Fred immediately took interest Electric Never having flown RC before Fred start scratch Sometime during winter called described what thought wanted try Something easy fly flew slow sounded like Fred needed Playboy Since expert rubber modeler knew sticks excellent Old-Timer would no problem knew firsthand experience Leisure kit would fit flying needs So Fred got kit radio power system showed up field April Saturday morning Everything worked perfectly Straight off September 1986 151 Dealer Inquiries Invited
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/09
Page Numbers: 48, 49, 151
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/09
Page Numbers: 48, 49, 151
Radio Control Sport Aerobatics Ron Van Putte AS YOU RECEIVE column Nats should full swing fliers will competing Nats first time brings up curious point some fliers Nats first contest Thats fine because Nats open contest open wants compete point lost fliers think best al lowed compete Nats am often asked compare quality flying Nats local contests compete response often sur prises people see best worst Nats point often argued best fliers United States dont win Nats because best fliers cant get various reasons may true top 10 Nats winners can compete anyone country other end spectrum also worst flier Nats will probably bad youll see local contest doesnt surprise muc lack preparation exhibited poor fliers often havent foggiest notion whats going havent read rule book havent bothered ask anyone help certainly doesnt good ill-prepared tend mess up Nats flight line procedures Its too late Nats have some suggestions fliers think might like compete next years Nats Now too soon start Besides suggestions equally valid competing local contest Also take look July column slightly different slant subject alrplane/engine combination should capable performing intended maneu vers hands good pilot means pilot can concentrate improving flying skills rather trying compensate bad habits exhibited airplane/ engine lot good airplanes engines out fine competi tion certaln classes also lot airplanes engines cant hack example fine tralner airplane Sig Kadet Isnt Sportsman-class air plane wasnt intended purpose other hand Sig Komet will very nice pattern hands good pilot because designed Pattern Pick Pattern airplane compete same true engines number sport engines dont have power flexibility enable compete successfully Pattern Most engines can handle requirements flight horizontal plane tough part comes vertical-plane maneuvers become part pattern tougher class greater requirement potent engine Certainly Figure M Rolls Top Hat maneu vers requires lot engine However also true clean Immelmann Turn Stall Turn can performed better powerful engine Understanding rules important other factors thorough reading rules shouldnt take longer hour also recommend reading RC Pat tern Judges Guide since suggested set things judges look judging Pat tern too should take less hour read pilots need spend time reading understanding rule book will know what expected An experienced Pattern flier can big help describing exactly what maneuvers should look like rule book isnt clear enough Another time assistance ex perienced Pattern flier invaluable practicing pattern suggestions criticism qualified observer can make practice sessions pay off Some peo ple practice alone make same mistakes over over again knowing anything wrong critic can point out errors committed help identify what should done correct error spot will make practice sessions much produc tive right way practice too Fre quent short practice sessions better few long ones flier can maintain proper concentration meaningful practice about five six flights practice session flights lead sloppy non-pro ductive flying short practice session after work day two far better tempting cram long session Saturday Sam LeonardsPensacola FL newTurnaround airplane L called Magnum Powerwas initiallys YS Sam ilkedthe powerand price HR 61 better switched Rons June1985 column picture Paul Vitrano Alexandria LA hewastrying learn howto fly Now knows competed first Pattern contest R May 18 1986 LaFayette LA Way go Paul 48 Model Aviation said trouble comes threes Ronald Wiggins Morgan City LAL Logan Abel New Orleans LA demonstrate two quite enough After dose epoxy main landing gear Rons plane ready next round Pattern Sunday Remember keys successful Pattern fly ing capable aircraft/engine combination knowing rules meaningful practice Investments three will yield dividends received letter questionnaire Gor don L Banks editor RIC Report PO Box 1706 Huntsville AL 35807 announced coming new monthly publication Yes another serving controlled model enthusiast Banks claims R/C Report will monthly tabloid intended augment current glossies will publish product tests original designs humor grassroots coverage Besides wanting subscriptions $775/S1440 12/24 issues would like letters pictures articles opinions tall tales original designs kit modifications gripes ideas shortcuts questions club contest results Gordon plans publish club events $2 will also offer free classified ads subscribers sell RC stuff plans pay articles best crash photo Ron could win FVP best tall tale shortcuts hints etc subscription orders receives month three names will drawn receive engines kits fuel accessories etc Items tested arent too big too costly ship will given subscribers first issue will dated August 1986 will mailed end June About month ago folks R VP will kind skimpy Watch Out Second Issue Well will contain engine test article may interest going test compare front-intake side-exhaust two-stroke 40 engines mean THIRTY sounds like interesting venture youre interested drop Gordon line ask details results 1986 ClAM International Committee Model Aeronautics plenary meeting published May K-Factor newsletter NSRCA National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics Ron Chidgey reported three major changes enact ed first dealt box namely maneuvering area will clearly marked white vertical poles minimum 10mm About four inches R VP diameter minimum four meters high placed center 600 side center line 150 meters front judges second about noise saying maximum noise level will 98dB measured three meters centerline model model placed ground fly ing site motor running full power measurement will taken 900 flight path righthand side downwind model microphone will placed Continued page 151 9*B SWFFIHI N1UDUDWRXRD 7000 Oar Gohnirl Road nedero CA 93422 l 196t7t7 New GATOR TIGER TAIL 45 DELUX ALL ALSA HUT Anall nessiTigerTail l2Ofourstrokes Designed especially F3A Turn around competition balsa kit machined wood parts Hardware package includes plug-in adjustable stab parts new wing mounts Wing Span 72 inLength -60 Wing Area- 860 sq inWeight 8 lb Complete Delux Kit$15995 COMBO DEAL-Tiger Tail 4S Enyal2OR-$39500 PUISIN ADJIMTA3IZ STA3 KIT last can optimize stab incidence fcr best gnt charactenstics parr glass filled nylon adjusters luded provide fcr micro screw adjustment smaller fro rube Main tube aluminum m*ching phenolic socket 1695 GP NEW WING MOWiIING SET wing mounting system dezeloped Ron chidgey th fast near accurate stays tight Three rVon brackets screws machinedwing blocks included- $595 See Your Dealer Order Direct Include $1 50 Per Item UPS GATOR R/C PRODUCTS 3713 Pompano Drive 0 Pensacola FL 325140 Phone 904 476-8639 September1986 49 Did ever have day like Norm Kendall ColumbusAFB MSturnedoutata recent meetwith brand-new plane engine radioand what left afterthe first flight tank pipe header AVAILABLE AT AMERICAS$495 FINEST HOBBY SHOPS DISTRIBUTED BY PO Box onDVD DnRIIIT@915365-6700 ANDERSON CA 96007Calf Write Brochure SPECIALIZING IN ZENOA H/MALONEY QUALITY ENGINES H & K SUPERSTARTER MK II FITS ALL QUADRAS AND G-38 5 ENGINES________________________________ ZENOAN 13-235t2995MALONEY 100$t2495MODEL TECH PRE-FABRICATEDKITS ZENOAN G-38tt495ZENOAN 6-62t999572 CAP 21$t7995 CUSTOEI 13-38tR995ZENOAN 13-62 w/malRer & meant23495877 50 iN JOSS STICK8995 CUSTOM 0-380-40 Shea Block IPofatnI6295ROBINHOOD 804995 w/Spnflg starter199960-40 Shea Block ICDIl8995These kits well suilea br MALONEY tOO ZENOAH 13-23 Engines NEW ZENOAN G42 YOU CAN PAVA WHOLE LOT MORE BUT YOU WONT GETA MORE POWERFUL LIGHTER WEIGH1 EASIER STARTING OR BETTER QUALITY 17 CI ENGINE ATAN V PRICE WEIGHS 51 LBS WIMUFFLER HR 8000 RPM ON 22 x 8 ZINGER WUFF SAID PROPS IZINGERIADNESIVESMISCELLANEOUS t8 oR-tOS 8962 oz SLOW CA5595CB E TAIIWHEEL$t395 1805-149962 cc FAST CA595NOK POWERPLUG2SO 2R 8-tO10955 MIN EPOXY 19 ocI850AMSOIL tOO -t OIL295 200 8 -t4tR99tS MIN EPOXY 19 ozI650WORLD S-tO IPUTUBAI3295 22x 8-10tt9530 MiN EPOXY 19 sz65013-39 MOUNT1795 13-62 MOUNTt795 Ada $250 Postage ana Hanaling order COD adaitinal $250Kits aadC8 SPINNERS-50%I $750 UPS VrsaIMC now accepled Prices sibleel change withoutnotice \YIi2LJJLii Slowand EasytoFly irs PARACHUTE ITS ULTRAUGH1 ITS Great Camera plane Become aerial photographer pIctures camera mount Included remarkable windbag owes itt exceptional flying handling characteristics patented FlexifoilSoftwingThis aero foil shaped nylon envelope inflates air through leading edge moves forwardThe leading edge supported fiberglass spars mounted softwing beautifully made 12 squar foot wing does require finishing color already Colors Red Yellow Orange wing very strong virtually unbreakable yet will fold down fit pocket THERE CAN BE NO BETTER INTRODUCTION TO RADIO CONTROL wing mounted top king post Windbag has very low center gravity totaly self stabilizing virtually attitude soon realease controls will retum level flight stalled condition full up ne idle aircraft will sink almost vertically like parachute can used get out panic sitituation model will climb loop roll around chute can remove king post race air car can hold windbag pylon races large balloon wheelsfumished give great d clearence EASY TO BUILD EASY TO REPAIR windbag kit completeAII needed complete model engine 40 60 three chanel radio fuel tank has much success using new four stroke engines WIndbag 36 high 331/2 long 91/2from center engine shaft ground 24 between rear wheelsFuse 19 long wing 12 SqFL 2Ft 6Ft IEXXDN PO Box 420496 MIAMI FLORIDA 33242 PHONE 305 634 3630 RC ScalefWischers Continued page 142 will set up quite slowly shock struts solid aluminum bored Out accept spring Springs wound lathe over mandrel using back gears slowest speed support weight li-or 12-pound model calculated springs should have about 10 turns 046-in-diameter music wire hobby shop size 312-in outside diameter Extra turns close-wound spring ends length can adjusted compensate varia tions model weight small inaccura cies strut lengths extra turns can cut away small increments using Dremel grind er cutoff discs Tuf-Grind wheel word caution about large-diameter grinding wheels new largest diameter wheels impose quite load grinder motor Prolonged usage causes overheating can lead motor burnout smaller Dremel cutoff discs dont impose load vulnerable breakage due brittleness Choose own risk Wear safety glasses Tuf-Grind wheels worn smaller diameter risk overheating Dremel motor reduced Wood portion struts treated good filler sanded simulate ap pearance steel struts used prototype Hobbypoxys new Fast Fill does good job filling grain joints provide metal-like appearance Note rear struts bent inserted brass fittings lower end music wire threaded assembly nuts described July 86 column Weldon Smith advises threading job made much easier annealing wire end places wire vise used heat sink end threaded protruding heats wire red white heat lets cool slowly wire soft threading use landing gear shown photo will deflect due landing loads top end adjacent nut plates fasten models wing portion wire encased wood will bend great amount gear legs shrouded wood music wire would bend same point because stress concentrated due leverage Bob Dolly Wischer 5-221 Lapham Peak Rd Delafield WI 53018 RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued page 49 stand 30cm above ground line motor third also about noise con clusion flight judge will independ ently score model in-flight noise level indicating model too noisy average very quiet majority judges score model too noisy flight score will penal ized 5 points counting judge ma jority judges score model very quiet flight score will receive five point bonus counting judge sound good especially theyre enforced several years Pattern wane days big contests seemed over gas crunch hit back 1979 contests folded lack entries several struggled along 20 entrants Now Im hearing reports 71 contest 60 another last contest Coonass Na tionals Lafayette LA hoping theyd get no 50 contestants because can have two flight lines flying site 51 would have managed 5 rounds weather hadnt balked during fifth round causing early end Pattern back Ron Van Putte 111 Sleepy Oaks Rd Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 51 Excessive elation photos local rubber modeler Fred Ewing Fred has long history Peanut FAC Flying Aces Club rubber participation excellent craftsman Being local convenient him attend last years Electric Fly spectator Being used quiet flying Fred immediately took interest Electric Never having flown RC before Fred start scratch Sometime during winter called described what thought wanted try Something easy fly flew slow sounded like Fred needed Playboy Since expert rubber modeler knew sticks excellent Old-Timer would no problem knew firsthand experience Leisure kit would fit flying needs So Fred got kit radio power system showed up field April Saturday morning Everything worked perfectly Straight off September 1986 151 Dealer Inquiries Invited
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/09
Page Numbers: 48, 49, 151
Radio Control Sport Aerobatics Ron Van Putte AS YOU RECEIVE column Nats should full swing fliers will competing Nats first time brings up curious point some fliers Nats first contest Thats fine because Nats open contest open wants compete point lost fliers think best al lowed compete Nats am often asked compare quality flying Nats local contests compete response often sur prises people see best worst Nats point often argued best fliers United States dont win Nats because best fliers cant get various reasons may true top 10 Nats winners can compete anyone country other end spectrum also worst flier Nats will probably bad youll see local contest doesnt surprise muc lack preparation exhibited poor fliers often havent foggiest notion whats going havent read rule book havent bothered ask anyone help certainly doesnt good ill-prepared tend mess up Nats flight line procedures Its too late Nats have some suggestions fliers think might like compete next years Nats Now too soon start Besides suggestions equally valid competing local contest Also take look July column slightly different slant subject alrplane/engine combination should capable performing intended maneu vers hands good pilot means pilot can concentrate improving flying skills rather trying compensate bad habits exhibited airplane/ engine lot good airplanes engines out fine competi tion certaln classes also lot airplanes engines cant hack example fine tralner airplane Sig Kadet Isnt Sportsman-class air plane wasnt intended purpose other hand Sig Komet will very nice pattern hands good pilot because designed Pattern Pick Pattern airplane compete same true engines number sport engines dont have power flexibility enable compete successfully Pattern Most engines can handle requirements flight horizontal plane tough part comes vertical-plane maneuvers become part pattern tougher class greater requirement potent engine Certainly Figure M Rolls Top Hat maneu vers requires lot engine However also true clean Immelmann Turn Stall Turn can performed better powerful engine Understanding rules important other factors thorough reading rules shouldnt take longer hour also recommend reading RC Pat tern Judges Guide since suggested set things judges look judging Pat tern too should take less hour read pilots need spend time reading understanding rule book will know what expected An experienced Pattern flier can big help describing exactly what maneuvers should look like rule book isnt clear enough Another time assistance ex perienced Pattern flier invaluable practicing pattern suggestions criticism qualified observer can make practice sessions pay off Some peo ple practice alone make same mistakes over over again knowing anything wrong critic can point out errors committed help identify what should done correct error spot will make practice sessions much produc tive right way practice too Fre quent short practice sessions better few long ones flier can maintain proper concentration meaningful practice about five six flights practice session flights lead sloppy non-pro ductive flying short practice session after work day two far better tempting cram long session Saturday Sam LeonardsPensacola FL newTurnaround airplane L called Magnum Powerwas initiallys YS Sam ilkedthe powerand price HR 61 better switched Rons June1985 column picture Paul Vitrano Alexandria LA hewastrying learn howto fly Now knows competed first Pattern contest R May 18 1986 LaFayette LA Way go Paul 48 Model Aviation said trouble comes threes Ronald Wiggins Morgan City LAL Logan Abel New Orleans LA demonstrate two quite enough After dose epoxy main landing gear Rons plane ready next round Pattern Sunday Remember keys successful Pattern fly ing capable aircraft/engine combination knowing rules meaningful practice Investments three will yield dividends received letter questionnaire Gor don L Banks editor RIC Report PO Box 1706 Huntsville AL 35807 announced coming new monthly publication Yes another serving controlled model enthusiast Banks claims R/C Report will monthly tabloid intended augment current glossies will publish product tests original designs humor grassroots coverage Besides wanting subscriptions $775/S1440 12/24 issues would like letters pictures articles opinions tall tales original designs kit modifications gripes ideas shortcuts questions club contest results Gordon plans publish club events $2 will also offer free classified ads subscribers sell RC stuff plans pay articles best crash photo Ron could win FVP best tall tale shortcuts hints etc subscription orders receives month three names will drawn receive engines kits fuel accessories etc Items tested arent too big too costly ship will given subscribers first issue will dated August 1986 will mailed end June About month ago folks R VP will kind skimpy Watch Out Second Issue Well will contain engine test article may interest going test compare front-intake side-exhaust two-stroke 40 engines mean THIRTY sounds like interesting venture youre interested drop Gordon line ask details results 1986 ClAM International Committee Model Aeronautics plenary meeting published May K-Factor newsletter NSRCA National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics Ron Chidgey reported three major changes enact ed first dealt box namely maneuvering area will clearly marked white vertical poles minimum 10mm About four inches R VP diameter minimum four meters high placed center 600 side center line 150 meters front judges second about noise saying maximum noise level will 98dB measured three meters centerline model model placed ground fly ing site motor running full power measurement will taken 900 flight path righthand side downwind model microphone will placed Continued page 151 9*B SWFFIHI N1UDUDWRXRD 7000 Oar Gohnirl Road nedero CA 93422 l 196t7t7 New GATOR TIGER TAIL 45 DELUX ALL ALSA HUT Anall nessiTigerTail l2Ofourstrokes Designed especially F3A Turn around competition balsa kit machined wood parts Hardware package includes plug-in adjustable stab parts new wing mounts Wing Span 72 inLength -60 Wing Area- 860 sq inWeight 8 lb Complete Delux Kit$15995 COMBO DEAL-Tiger Tail 4S Enyal2OR-$39500 PUISIN ADJIMTA3IZ STA3 KIT last can optimize stab incidence fcr best gnt charactenstics parr glass filled nylon adjusters luded provide fcr micro screw adjustment smaller fro rube Main tube aluminum m*ching phenolic socket 1695 GP NEW WING MOWiIING SET wing mounting system dezeloped Ron chidgey th fast near accurate stays tight Three rVon brackets screws machinedwing blocks included- $595 See Your Dealer Order Direct Include $1 50 Per Item UPS GATOR R/C PRODUCTS 3713 Pompano Drive 0 Pensacola FL 325140 Phone 904 476-8639 September1986 49 Did ever have day like Norm Kendall ColumbusAFB MSturnedoutata recent meetwith brand-new plane engine radioand what left afterthe first flight tank pipe header AVAILABLE AT AMERICAS$495 FINEST HOBBY SHOPS DISTRIBUTED BY PO Box onDVD DnRIIIT@915365-6700 ANDERSON CA 96007Calf Write Brochure SPECIALIZING IN ZENOA H/MALONEY QUALITY ENGINES H & K SUPERSTARTER MK II FITS ALL QUADRAS AND G-38 5 ENGINES________________________________ ZENOAN 13-235t2995MALONEY 100$t2495MODEL TECH PRE-FABRICATEDKITS ZENOAN G-38tt495ZENOAN 6-62t999572 CAP 21$t7995 CUSTOEI 13-38tR995ZENOAN 13-62 w/malRer & meant23495877 50 iN JOSS STICK8995 CUSTOM 0-380-40 Shea Block IPofatnI6295ROBINHOOD 804995 w/Spnflg starter199960-40 Shea Block ICDIl8995These kits well suilea br MALONEY tOO ZENOAH 13-23 Engines NEW ZENOAN G42 YOU CAN PAVA WHOLE LOT MORE BUT YOU WONT GETA MORE POWERFUL LIGHTER WEIGH1 EASIER STARTING OR BETTER QUALITY 17 CI ENGINE ATAN V PRICE WEIGHS 51 LBS WIMUFFLER HR 8000 RPM ON 22 x 8 ZINGER WUFF SAID PROPS IZINGERIADNESIVESMISCELLANEOUS t8 oR-tOS 8962 oz SLOW CA5595CB E TAIIWHEEL$t395 1805-149962 cc FAST CA595NOK POWERPLUG2SO 2R 8-tO10955 MIN EPOXY 19 ocI850AMSOIL tOO -t OIL295 200 8 -t4tR99tS MIN EPOXY 19 ozI650WORLD S-tO IPUTUBAI3295 22x 8-10tt9530 MiN EPOXY 19 sz65013-39 MOUNT1795 13-62 MOUNTt795 Ada $250 Postage ana Hanaling order COD adaitinal $250Kits aadC8 SPINNERS-50%I $750 UPS VrsaIMC now accepled Prices sibleel change withoutnotice \YIi2LJJLii Slowand EasytoFly irs PARACHUTE ITS ULTRAUGH1 ITS Great Camera plane Become aerial photographer pIctures camera mount Included remarkable windbag owes itt exceptional flying handling characteristics patented FlexifoilSoftwingThis aero foil shaped nylon envelope inflates air through leading edge moves forwardThe leading edge supported fiberglass spars mounted softwing beautifully made 12 squar foot wing does require finishing color already Colors Red Yellow Orange wing very strong virtually unbreakable yet will fold down fit pocket THERE CAN BE NO BETTER INTRODUCTION TO RADIO CONTROL wing mounted top king post Windbag has very low center gravity totaly self stabilizing virtually attitude soon realease controls will retum level flight stalled condition full up ne idle aircraft will sink almost vertically like parachute can used get out panic sitituation model will climb loop roll around chute can remove king post race air car can hold windbag pylon races large balloon wheelsfumished give great d clearence EASY TO BUILD EASY TO REPAIR windbag kit completeAII needed complete model engine 40 60 three chanel radio fuel tank has much success using new four stroke engines WIndbag 36 high 331/2 long 91/2from center engine shaft ground 24 between rear wheelsFuse 19 long wing 12 SqFL 2Ft 6Ft IEXXDN PO Box 420496 MIAMI FLORIDA 33242 PHONE 305 634 3630 RC ScalefWischers Continued page 142 will set up quite slowly shock struts solid aluminum bored Out accept spring Springs wound lathe over mandrel using back gears slowest speed support weight li-or 12-pound model calculated springs should have about 10 turns 046-in-diameter music wire hobby shop size 312-in outside diameter Extra turns close-wound spring ends length can adjusted compensate varia tions model weight small inaccura cies strut lengths extra turns can cut away small increments using Dremel grind er cutoff discs Tuf-Grind wheel word caution about large-diameter grinding wheels new largest diameter wheels impose quite load grinder motor Prolonged usage causes overheating can lead motor burnout smaller Dremel cutoff discs dont impose load vulnerable breakage due brittleness Choose own risk Wear safety glasses Tuf-Grind wheels worn smaller diameter risk overheating Dremel motor reduced Wood portion struts treated good filler sanded simulate ap pearance steel struts used prototype Hobbypoxys new Fast Fill does good job filling grain joints provide metal-like appearance Note rear struts bent inserted brass fittings lower end music wire threaded assembly nuts described July 86 column Weldon Smith advises threading job made much easier annealing wire end places wire vise used heat sink end threaded protruding heats wire red white heat lets cool slowly wire soft threading use landing gear shown photo will deflect due landing loads top end adjacent nut plates fasten models wing portion wire encased wood will bend great amount gear legs shrouded wood music wire would bend same point because stress concentrated due leverage Bob Dolly Wischer 5-221 Lapham Peak Rd Delafield WI 53018 RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued page 49 stand 30cm above ground line motor third also about noise con clusion flight judge will independ ently score model in-flight noise level indicating model too noisy average very quiet majority judges score model too noisy flight score will penal ized 5 points counting judge ma jority judges score model very quiet flight score will receive five point bonus counting judge sound good especially theyre enforced several years Pattern wane days big contests seemed over gas crunch hit back 1979 contests folded lack entries several struggled along 20 entrants Now Im hearing reports 71 contest 60 another last contest Coonass Na tionals Lafayette LA hoping theyd get no 50 contestants because can have two flight lines flying site 51 would have managed 5 rounds weather hadnt balked during fifth round causing early end Pattern back Ron Van Putte 111 Sleepy Oaks Rd Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 51 Excessive elation photos local rubber modeler Fred Ewing Fred has long history Peanut FAC Flying Aces Club rubber participation excellent craftsman Being local convenient him attend last years Electric Fly spectator Being used quiet flying Fred immediately took interest Electric Never having flown RC before Fred start scratch Sometime during winter called described what thought wanted try Something easy fly flew slow sounded like Fred needed Playboy Since expert rubber modeler knew sticks excellent Old-Timer would no problem knew firsthand experience Leisure kit would fit flying needs So Fred got kit radio power system showed up field April Saturday morning Everything worked perfectly Straight off September 1986 151 Dealer Inquiries Invited
