NATSPHOBIA has struck column being written its two weeks before leave Nats next issue will Model Aviation s annual Nats issue time will change Nats RC Pattern cov erage will handled Usually either cover whole thing replacement columnist handles However recent years burden han dling entire category has become greater due multifaceted role judge com petitor columnist year will judge first three days com petition Sportsman Expert Turnaround compete Master class during next three days Advanced Master FAI Attempting get information competi tion take pictures get competitors ma trix data very difficult acting judge So year Paul Verger will report aspects Sportsman/Expert Turnaround competition Im judging may remember Paul did reports last years Nats World Championships Ill cover Advanced/Master/ FAI competition Well both try get photos can therell lots good ones MA staff pick Look Verger/Van Putte Nats Pattern report No vember issue shall call Van Putte/Ver ger Merger last two years Ive flown YS 60 RE en gines competition instruction manual comes engine clearly states fuel least 10% nitromethane content should used Well didnt Because Scottish ancestry 5% good enough Witnesses will tell engines suf fered numerous flameouts sometimes critical situations Flameouts caused several close calls crash crash convinced increase percentage nitromethane fuel usually use Red Max fuel got four gal lons 15% -nitro fuel Power Master Santa Fe Springs CA try can happily report engine has flamed out since started using cant really tell performance crease high speed Atlanta seems have same vertical performance engine keeps running reliably addition engine now ticks over throttle setting used pre viously shut down So let leave two recommendations Use engine manufacturers recommended nitro content fuel Give Power Master fuel try live close enough California freight charges manageable Anyone has flown Pattern very much will tell proper use rudder key success type flying will also tell learning apply rudder cor rectly very difficult Left Scott Wallace Rock Hill SC has good-looking Joker two weeks before crashed little airplane deBolt Kitten early Fifties Right Scott Wallaces Joker Mark Corbetts Augusta Mk II Augusta design Darrell Kampschror Augusta GA 46 Model Aviation Radio Cono Sport Aerobatics Ron Van Putte III Sleepy Oaks Rd Ft Walton Beach FL 32548 Above Good plans instructions characterize Great Planes Ultra Sport 40 Look product report two months Below USAF Major Bob Boiling engineer F-15 test pilot incidentally hes excellent modeler has built written report Ultra Sport 40 years have wondered diffi cult use rudder properly appeared easy watching another fliers flight know what mean other guys airplane isnt quite going up vertically youre thinking Right rudder dummy ever youre flying same maneuver cant quite figure Out what rudder talking Paul Verger recent con test learned version rudder appli cation discrepancy existed way talking Paul consists mostly listening because usually has lot say Anyway claims rudder problem caused brains prior ity system says brain assigns priori ties based what required done critical something higher priority brain assigns flier piloting airplane Paul claims brain assigns approximately 95% its capacity about equally between elevator aileron about 5% rudder puny 5% brain has trouble figuring out what rudder However youre watching another pilots flight brain can allocate 95% its capacity rudder because airplane wont crash due lack attention elevator aileron input So 95% brain capacity can fig ure out what rudder looks easy What boils down great pilots can either share brain capacity rudder can get out 5% brain capacity rest us Does anyone have better idea last contest attended Gadsden AL group us talking about potential rules changes idea sup porters very few detractors idea judge takeoff landing FAI actual sequences FAI Sporting Code would have flown part takeoff two ters altitude part landing two meters down would judged just AMA classes Supporters agreed about time FAI takeoffs landings judged detrac tors didnt think would add competition based low K-factor assigned ma neuvers thought FAI fliers would take time both maneuvers judged causing longer flight times dont know flight times would increased Im sure FAI pilots would attempt improve take offs landings judged Pilots take judged maneuvers seriously K-factor just Comments Pattern fliers interested doing little own aircraft design can benefit efforts Wynn Aker Endicott NY Wynn has accumulated matrix design construction parameters large number Pattern aircraft list includes current aircraft cluding Conquest LA-i Eclipse Summit III PA-2 will give potential designer good ideas about parameters can lead suc cessful design believe Wynn plans publish list future issue K-Factor newsletter Na tional Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics NSRCA However youd like get copy sooner write him 2022 Bernard Blvd En dicott NY 13760 sure send SASE request Recently needed side-mount servo tray Continued page 159 Ultimate Engine Starting Simplicity POWER HANDLE COILED CORD Great Runway Restarts Durable Acrylic Non-slip Grip 6 Foot Coiled Cord Holds Ni-Starter Preferred Tray ftom Experts Sport Flyers STAEILIZOR Professional Strap Aircraft Quality Aluminum Allows Access High Tech Transmitter Functions RUBBER-AFTER MUFFLER Put away excuses An affordable durable effective noise surpressor available Check out features Advanced Silicone Mtl Light weight 1/2 ounce Aerodynamic elnexpensive eDurable 0 Easily Installed eNO Power Loss Effective 4-10 db attenuation STABILIZOR$4995 POWER HANDLE & CORD$2495 RUBBER-AFTER MUFFLER$1995 POSTAGE & HANDLINGFREE Washrgton Resderns Add 5 1%DEALU INQUIRIES INVITED KDI 10426 SE 206TH P1 WA 98031 854-8053 October 1990 47 Quiet Aviation Arrives F D&J ELECTRONICS 900 Lucy Road ll MI 48843 54626 service makes RIO equipment utilizing state art electronics Spectrum Analyzer Precision Frequency Measuring equipment True 1991 Standards endorsed AMA & RCMA Transmitter Slicker Program FCC LicensedSpeed Control RepairsQuality Service Transmitter Checks Only includes GOLD/SILVER sticker. $400 Transmitter & Receiver Calibration$2400 Frequency Upgrades & Changes crystals extra$2900 Bench Time Repairs per hour$2500 Transmitters service will receive AMA/RCMA sticker ADD $500 FOR SHIPPING & INSURANCE TURN AROUND TIME TWO WEEKS OR LESSII UPSVISA/MASTERCARD ACCEPTEDCOD JJEJQELY 6 CHANNEL OPTICAL ISOLATION AND SIGNAL BOOSTERS USED WITH SEPARATE SERVO BATFERY REDUCE OR ELIMINATE MOST INTERFERENCE CAUSES JOMAR PRODUCTS513-474-0985 2028 Knightsbridge Dr Cinti OH 45244 RADIO SOUTH ______ AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER Call Tony Stiliman Ken Dudley Custom work competition needs stock complete hobby line specializing competition accessoriesall discounted prices WE STOCK FUTABA JR & ACE RADIOS & ACCESS YS & OS ENGINES HATORI PIPES & HEADERS AND MUCH MORE! NEW TOLL FREE ORDER LINE 1 -800-962-7802 orders please Prices subject change notice --_-~- e Featuring fast service byiAO et% qualified peep1 the___ latest equipment inciuding aO%OWe Repair He/i Sets Gyros SPECTRUM AMA YZER Orders COD 0 VISA MC repair information 904 478-6745 FREQUENCY COVVERSIONS AMA Frequencs Connttee Appro ed LNAI stock Futaba IR radios YS engines pans Hatori headers pipes tape $2495 plus $405 S&H vlodel Construction Videos 4227 E 83rd St rulsa OK 74137 tel 1-918/481-5855 evenings snd 1-918/492-5051 days Since mentioned Mark Allen Falcon 8O its probably good idea give v1arks new address Flite Lite Composites 466 Primero Ct St E Cotati CA 94928 tel 1707/792-9 174 Mark move larger shop increase production overwhelm ing demand Falcon 880 kits Mark snowed snder quite says orders pretty much up date now Airtronics Vision 8SP Radio new tape John Clark out Long Island John shows step step what required set up Visions ATRCS system couple LATNES MILLS MLTSLS 500KS PRECISTSN S SUMETITS __.COMPLE E CS SLOG $200 lOGOs utcnis C4MP5ELL iDOLS CO 222 M rio Ru SpirsInIl-iT 533 0 322 II VEND MOUNTS TNE VISRATION KILLER Fail fuel proof ff1. aoe isolation tO 25 120 engines Fits ottualfy alt fiewall engine mounts Toproaf OlOnat ion reduction 70% Mao 85% kit ConsIsts trounts 0 SOle lout 8510 reCouno washers fuSing InstruOtlOns.r 02nd Sf200 offeok ro roonso ordetr pet ttlf 0 GSA PAOUCTS PC BOO 38825 SASASOTA FL 34233 33774252 FL resident add 72e safes tan INFOAMATION send SASS ZENOAH SAcHS-DOLMAR & QUADRA ENGINES ERcOUPE TOMAHAWK & J-3 KIlTEN KITS ZINGER & DYNATHRUST PROPS FUEL TANKS carbon-Fiber Arrowahafts ceconite & Glue DGA & MGA PILOTS Send $1 00 catalog JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS Valley View Dr. Box 43 Allagany NV 14706 ThE WIREMAIIKm rhe extra large handle bends 1/8-114 coils Si 32-3/16 music wire Wire creep eliminated ur ANTI-KREEP WIRE LOCK5 free catalog also has hardware accessories JCM COMPANY 114 WashIngton Ten. Dept Waukegan IL 60065 popular templates template ATRCS lingo computer program has custom tailored certain Glider configu ration example flying Oly II rudder elevator spoilers would se lect lA iF E R template Once thats done have plug servos re ceiver correctly set servo directions per form several other details John goes over very carefully have hunch Johns tape also going ap peal lot fliers don town Vision 85P set want see what its about may have heard programming too hard other imagined drawbacks Once see tape theyll know programming 85P isnt difficult Studying structions required sure tape makes easier understand Also youll see Glider using four channels computer radio way go tape $1995 plus $350 S&H John Clark 911 Covert Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 tel 1-516/775-4780 RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued page 47 mount Futaba 5130 retract servo nose new Atlanta after scrounging through junk box discovered old Kraft KPS 12 side-mount tray perfect fit Obviously other KPS-12 trays will accept 5130 servo new 59101 55101 servos too Being curious researched further discovered Futaba S28 S128 S38 5138 S48 S148 servos also fit perfectly Kraft KPS-14 servo trays received letter Richard Forbes Missis sippi State University MS referred piece snap rolls column August 1990 pointed Out Youll get bet ter results down-elevator outside snap rolls cross-control rudder aileron Hes right what means should put either left rudder right aileron vice versa Periodically neat stuff sent to try out Recently Aerospace Composite Products PO Box 16621 Irvine CA 92714 sent some new items first called Key-Cord composed eight-strand braided Kevlar filament inner core surrounded high-density vinyl jacket looks like RC hookup wire has enormous strength Available two sizes 038 85-lb tensile strength 054 215-lb tensile strength sells $7 $9 respectively 20-ft length looks great model applica tion requiring precise pull-cord actuator such pull-pull rudder second called No-Fray Its carbon fiber reinforcing tape sandwiched between two layers thin tissue paper No-Fray used just comes since epoxy polyester resins soak through tissue paper saturating carbon fiber bonding entire assembly 12-ft length retails $9 No-Fray can ease lot hassles working carbon fiber Aerospace Composite Products also has new product called EZ Lam 21-mix epoxy laminat ing resin use lightweight fiberglass car bon fiber Kevlar cloth didnt send sample claim flows easily cloth cures hard high-strength gloss fin ish sands easily goes over bare Styro foam too should have lot applications 1-pint kit retails $18 1-quart kit $26 product report coming up column fol lowing Nats issue Ill report Great Planes Ultra Sport 40 Due heavy sched ule asked local flier Bob Bolting build report airplane Bob excellent builder sport flier also engineer F-15 test pilot Hes put together fine report Look two months RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 48 tricycle shall jettisoned wheels2 -in diameter minimum must remain aircraft dur ing flight wheel pantsoptional retractsnot allowed profile modificationsno changes view including canopy minimum weight dry4Yo lb B Engine typemodern standard K&B Model 4011 maximum displacement 40 cu modifications allowednone carburetor standard metal K&B model 4011 engine no Perry mufflerstandard K&B muffler 4011 engine tank pressuremuffler pressure October 1990 159 9003 N Davis Hwy Pensacola FL 32514 j
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/10
Page Numbers: 46, 47, 159
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/10
Page Numbers: 46, 47, 159
NATSPHOBIA has struck column being written its two weeks before leave Nats next issue will Model Aviation s annual Nats issue time will change Nats RC Pattern cov erage will handled Usually either cover whole thing replacement columnist handles However recent years burden han dling entire category has become greater due multifaceted role judge com petitor columnist year will judge first three days com petition Sportsman Expert Turnaround compete Master class during next three days Advanced Master FAI Attempting get information competi tion take pictures get competitors ma trix data very difficult acting judge So year Paul Verger will report aspects Sportsman/Expert Turnaround competition Im judging may remember Paul did reports last years Nats World Championships Ill cover Advanced/Master/ FAI competition Well both try get photos can therell lots good ones MA staff pick Look Verger/Van Putte Nats Pattern report No vember issue shall call Van Putte/Ver ger Merger last two years Ive flown YS 60 RE en gines competition instruction manual comes engine clearly states fuel least 10% nitromethane content should used Well didnt Because Scottish ancestry 5% good enough Witnesses will tell engines suf fered numerous flameouts sometimes critical situations Flameouts caused several close calls crash crash convinced increase percentage nitromethane fuel usually use Red Max fuel got four gal lons 15% -nitro fuel Power Master Santa Fe Springs CA try can happily report engine has flamed out since started using cant really tell performance crease high speed Atlanta seems have same vertical performance engine keeps running reliably addition engine now ticks over throttle setting used pre viously shut down So let leave two recommendations Use engine manufacturers recommended nitro content fuel Give Power Master fuel try live close enough California freight charges manageable Anyone has flown Pattern very much will tell proper use rudder key success type flying will also tell learning apply rudder cor rectly very difficult Left Scott Wallace Rock Hill SC has good-looking Joker two weeks before crashed little airplane deBolt Kitten early Fifties Right Scott Wallaces Joker Mark Corbetts Augusta Mk II Augusta design Darrell Kampschror Augusta GA 46 Model Aviation Radio Cono Sport Aerobatics Ron Van Putte III Sleepy Oaks Rd Ft Walton Beach FL 32548 Above Good plans instructions characterize Great Planes Ultra Sport 40 Look product report two months Below USAF Major Bob Boiling engineer F-15 test pilot incidentally hes excellent modeler has built written report Ultra Sport 40 years have wondered diffi cult use rudder properly appeared easy watching another fliers flight know what mean other guys airplane isnt quite going up vertically youre thinking Right rudder dummy ever youre flying same maneuver cant quite figure Out what rudder talking Paul Verger recent con test learned version rudder appli cation discrepancy existed way talking Paul consists mostly listening because usually has lot say Anyway claims rudder problem caused brains prior ity system says brain assigns priori ties based what required done critical something higher priority brain assigns flier piloting airplane Paul claims brain assigns approximately 95% its capacity about equally between elevator aileron about 5% rudder puny 5% brain has trouble figuring out what rudder However youre watching another pilots flight brain can allocate 95% its capacity rudder because airplane wont crash due lack attention elevator aileron input So 95% brain capacity can fig ure out what rudder looks easy What boils down great pilots can either share brain capacity rudder can get out 5% brain capacity rest us Does anyone have better idea last contest attended Gadsden AL group us talking about potential rules changes idea sup porters very few detractors idea judge takeoff landing FAI actual sequences FAI Sporting Code would have flown part takeoff two ters altitude part landing two meters down would judged just AMA classes Supporters agreed about time FAI takeoffs landings judged detrac tors didnt think would add competition based low K-factor assigned ma neuvers thought FAI fliers would take time both maneuvers judged causing longer flight times dont know flight times would increased Im sure FAI pilots would attempt improve take offs landings judged Pilots take judged maneuvers seriously K-factor just Comments Pattern fliers interested doing little own aircraft design can benefit efforts Wynn Aker Endicott NY Wynn has accumulated matrix design construction parameters large number Pattern aircraft list includes current aircraft cluding Conquest LA-i Eclipse Summit III PA-2 will give potential designer good ideas about parameters can lead suc cessful design believe Wynn plans publish list future issue K-Factor newsletter Na tional Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics NSRCA However youd like get copy sooner write him 2022 Bernard Blvd En dicott NY 13760 sure send SASE request Recently needed side-mount servo tray Continued page 159 Ultimate Engine Starting Simplicity POWER HANDLE COILED CORD Great Runway Restarts Durable Acrylic Non-slip Grip 6 Foot Coiled Cord Holds Ni-Starter Preferred Tray ftom Experts Sport Flyers STAEILIZOR Professional Strap Aircraft Quality Aluminum Allows Access High Tech Transmitter Functions RUBBER-AFTER MUFFLER Put away excuses An affordable durable effective noise surpressor available Check out features Advanced Silicone Mtl Light weight 1/2 ounce Aerodynamic elnexpensive eDurable 0 Easily Installed eNO Power Loss Effective 4-10 db attenuation STABILIZOR$4995 POWER HANDLE & CORD$2495 RUBBER-AFTER MUFFLER$1995 POSTAGE & HANDLINGFREE Washrgton Resderns Add 5 1%DEALU INQUIRIES INVITED KDI 10426 SE 206TH P1 WA 98031 854-8053 October 1990 47 Quiet Aviation Arrives F D&J ELECTRONICS 900 Lucy Road ll MI 48843 54626 service makes RIO equipment utilizing state art electronics Spectrum Analyzer Precision Frequency Measuring equipment True 1991 Standards endorsed AMA & RCMA Transmitter Slicker Program FCC LicensedSpeed Control RepairsQuality Service Transmitter Checks Only includes GOLD/SILVER sticker. $400 Transmitter & Receiver Calibration$2400 Frequency Upgrades & Changes crystals extra$2900 Bench Time Repairs per hour$2500 Transmitters service will receive AMA/RCMA sticker ADD $500 FOR SHIPPING & INSURANCE TURN AROUND TIME TWO WEEKS OR LESSII UPSVISA/MASTERCARD ACCEPTEDCOD JJEJQELY 6 CHANNEL OPTICAL ISOLATION AND SIGNAL BOOSTERS USED WITH SEPARATE SERVO BATFERY REDUCE OR ELIMINATE MOST INTERFERENCE CAUSES JOMAR PRODUCTS513-474-0985 2028 Knightsbridge Dr Cinti OH 45244 RADIO SOUTH ______ AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER Call Tony Stiliman Ken Dudley Custom work competition needs stock complete hobby line specializing competition accessoriesall discounted prices WE STOCK FUTABA JR & ACE RADIOS & ACCESS YS & OS ENGINES HATORI PIPES & HEADERS AND MUCH MORE! NEW TOLL FREE ORDER LINE 1 -800-962-7802 orders please Prices subject change notice --_-~- e Featuring fast service byiAO et% qualified peep1 the___ latest equipment inciuding aO%OWe Repair He/i Sets Gyros SPECTRUM AMA YZER Orders COD 0 VISA MC repair information 904 478-6745 FREQUENCY COVVERSIONS AMA Frequencs Connttee Appro ed LNAI stock Futaba IR radios YS engines pans Hatori headers pipes tape $2495 plus $405 S&H vlodel Construction Videos 4227 E 83rd St rulsa OK 74137 tel 1-918/481-5855 evenings snd 1-918/492-5051 days Since mentioned Mark Allen Falcon 8O its probably good idea give v1arks new address Flite Lite Composites 466 Primero Ct St E Cotati CA 94928 tel 1707/792-9 174 Mark move larger shop increase production overwhelm ing demand Falcon 880 kits Mark snowed snder quite says orders pretty much up date now Airtronics Vision 8SP Radio new tape John Clark out Long Island John shows step step what required set up Visions ATRCS system couple LATNES MILLS MLTSLS 500KS PRECISTSN S SUMETITS __.COMPLE E CS SLOG $200 lOGOs utcnis C4MP5ELL iDOLS CO 222 M rio Ru SpirsInIl-iT 533 0 322 II VEND MOUNTS TNE VISRATION KILLER Fail fuel proof ff1. aoe isolation tO 25 120 engines Fits ottualfy alt fiewall engine mounts Toproaf OlOnat ion reduction 70% Mao 85% kit ConsIsts trounts 0 SOle lout 8510 reCouno washers fuSing InstruOtlOns.r 02nd Sf200 offeok ro roonso ordetr pet ttlf 0 GSA PAOUCTS PC BOO 38825 SASASOTA FL 34233 33774252 FL resident add 72e safes tan INFOAMATION send SASS ZENOAH SAcHS-DOLMAR & QUADRA ENGINES ERcOUPE TOMAHAWK & J-3 KIlTEN KITS ZINGER & DYNATHRUST PROPS FUEL TANKS carbon-Fiber Arrowahafts ceconite & Glue DGA & MGA PILOTS Send $1 00 catalog JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS Valley View Dr. Box 43 Allagany NV 14706 ThE WIREMAIIKm rhe extra large handle bends 1/8-114 coils Si 32-3/16 music wire Wire creep eliminated ur ANTI-KREEP WIRE LOCK5 free catalog also has hardware accessories JCM COMPANY 114 WashIngton Ten. Dept Waukegan IL 60065 popular templates template ATRCS lingo computer program has custom tailored certain Glider configu ration example flying Oly II rudder elevator spoilers would se lect lA iF E R template Once thats done have plug servos re ceiver correctly set servo directions per form several other details John goes over very carefully have hunch Johns tape also going ap peal lot fliers don town Vision 85P set want see what its about may have heard programming too hard other imagined drawbacks Once see tape theyll know programming 85P isnt difficult Studying structions required sure tape makes easier understand Also youll see Glider using four channels computer radio way go tape $1995 plus $350 S&H John Clark 911 Covert Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 tel 1-516/775-4780 RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued page 47 mount Futaba 5130 retract servo nose new Atlanta after scrounging through junk box discovered old Kraft KPS 12 side-mount tray perfect fit Obviously other KPS-12 trays will accept 5130 servo new 59101 55101 servos too Being curious researched further discovered Futaba S28 S128 S38 5138 S48 S148 servos also fit perfectly Kraft KPS-14 servo trays received letter Richard Forbes Missis sippi State University MS referred piece snap rolls column August 1990 pointed Out Youll get bet ter results down-elevator outside snap rolls cross-control rudder aileron Hes right what means should put either left rudder right aileron vice versa Periodically neat stuff sent to try out Recently Aerospace Composite Products PO Box 16621 Irvine CA 92714 sent some new items first called Key-Cord composed eight-strand braided Kevlar filament inner core surrounded high-density vinyl jacket looks like RC hookup wire has enormous strength Available two sizes 038 85-lb tensile strength 054 215-lb tensile strength sells $7 $9 respectively 20-ft length looks great model applica tion requiring precise pull-cord actuator such pull-pull rudder second called No-Fray Its carbon fiber reinforcing tape sandwiched between two layers thin tissue paper No-Fray used just comes since epoxy polyester resins soak through tissue paper saturating carbon fiber bonding entire assembly 12-ft length retails $9 No-Fray can ease lot hassles working carbon fiber Aerospace Composite Products also has new product called EZ Lam 21-mix epoxy laminat ing resin use lightweight fiberglass car bon fiber Kevlar cloth didnt send sample claim flows easily cloth cures hard high-strength gloss fin ish sands easily goes over bare Styro foam too should have lot applications 1-pint kit retails $18 1-quart kit $26 product report coming up column fol lowing Nats issue Ill report Great Planes Ultra Sport 40 Due heavy sched ule asked local flier Bob Bolting build report airplane Bob excellent builder sport flier also engineer F-15 test pilot Hes put together fine report Look two months RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 48 tricycle shall jettisoned wheels2 -in diameter minimum must remain aircraft dur ing flight wheel pantsoptional retractsnot allowed profile modificationsno changes view including canopy minimum weight dry4Yo lb B Engine typemodern standard K&B Model 4011 maximum displacement 40 cu modifications allowednone carburetor standard metal K&B model 4011 engine no Perry mufflerstandard K&B muffler 4011 engine tank pressuremuffler pressure October 1990 159 9003 N Davis Hwy Pensacola FL 32514 j
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/10
Page Numbers: 46, 47, 159
NATSPHOBIA has struck column being written its two weeks before leave Nats next issue will Model Aviation s annual Nats issue time will change Nats RC Pattern cov erage will handled Usually either cover whole thing replacement columnist handles However recent years burden han dling entire category has become greater due multifaceted role judge com petitor columnist year will judge first three days com petition Sportsman Expert Turnaround compete Master class during next three days Advanced Master FAI Attempting get information competi tion take pictures get competitors ma trix data very difficult acting judge So year Paul Verger will report aspects Sportsman/Expert Turnaround competition Im judging may remember Paul did reports last years Nats World Championships Ill cover Advanced/Master/ FAI competition Well both try get photos can therell lots good ones MA staff pick Look Verger/Van Putte Nats Pattern report No vember issue shall call Van Putte/Ver ger Merger last two years Ive flown YS 60 RE en gines competition instruction manual comes engine clearly states fuel least 10% nitromethane content should used Well didnt Because Scottish ancestry 5% good enough Witnesses will tell engines suf fered numerous flameouts sometimes critical situations Flameouts caused several close calls crash crash convinced increase percentage nitromethane fuel usually use Red Max fuel got four gal lons 15% -nitro fuel Power Master Santa Fe Springs CA try can happily report engine has flamed out since started using cant really tell performance crease high speed Atlanta seems have same vertical performance engine keeps running reliably addition engine now ticks over throttle setting used pre viously shut down So let leave two recommendations Use engine manufacturers recommended nitro content fuel Give Power Master fuel try live close enough California freight charges manageable Anyone has flown Pattern very much will tell proper use rudder key success type flying will also tell learning apply rudder cor rectly very difficult Left Scott Wallace Rock Hill SC has good-looking Joker two weeks before crashed little airplane deBolt Kitten early Fifties Right Scott Wallaces Joker Mark Corbetts Augusta Mk II Augusta design Darrell Kampschror Augusta GA 46 Model Aviation Radio Cono Sport Aerobatics Ron Van Putte III Sleepy Oaks Rd Ft Walton Beach FL 32548 Above Good plans instructions characterize Great Planes Ultra Sport 40 Look product report two months Below USAF Major Bob Boiling engineer F-15 test pilot incidentally hes excellent modeler has built written report Ultra Sport 40 years have wondered diffi cult use rudder properly appeared easy watching another fliers flight know what mean other guys airplane isnt quite going up vertically youre thinking Right rudder dummy ever youre flying same maneuver cant quite figure Out what rudder talking Paul Verger recent con test learned version rudder appli cation discrepancy existed way talking Paul consists mostly listening because usually has lot say Anyway claims rudder problem caused brains prior ity system says brain assigns priori ties based what required done critical something higher priority brain assigns flier piloting airplane Paul claims brain assigns approximately 95% its capacity about equally between elevator aileron about 5% rudder puny 5% brain has trouble figuring out what rudder However youre watching another pilots flight brain can allocate 95% its capacity rudder because airplane wont crash due lack attention elevator aileron input So 95% brain capacity can fig ure out what rudder looks easy What boils down great pilots can either share brain capacity rudder can get out 5% brain capacity rest us Does anyone have better idea last contest attended Gadsden AL group us talking about potential rules changes idea sup porters very few detractors idea judge takeoff landing FAI actual sequences FAI Sporting Code would have flown part takeoff two ters altitude part landing two meters down would judged just AMA classes Supporters agreed about time FAI takeoffs landings judged detrac tors didnt think would add competition based low K-factor assigned ma neuvers thought FAI fliers would take time both maneuvers judged causing longer flight times dont know flight times would increased Im sure FAI pilots would attempt improve take offs landings judged Pilots take judged maneuvers seriously K-factor just Comments Pattern fliers interested doing little own aircraft design can benefit efforts Wynn Aker Endicott NY Wynn has accumulated matrix design construction parameters large number Pattern aircraft list includes current aircraft cluding Conquest LA-i Eclipse Summit III PA-2 will give potential designer good ideas about parameters can lead suc cessful design believe Wynn plans publish list future issue K-Factor newsletter Na tional Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics NSRCA However youd like get copy sooner write him 2022 Bernard Blvd En dicott NY 13760 sure send SASE request Recently needed side-mount servo tray Continued page 159 Ultimate Engine Starting Simplicity POWER HANDLE COILED CORD Great Runway Restarts Durable Acrylic Non-slip Grip 6 Foot Coiled Cord Holds Ni-Starter Preferred Tray ftom Experts Sport Flyers STAEILIZOR Professional Strap Aircraft Quality Aluminum Allows Access High Tech Transmitter Functions RUBBER-AFTER MUFFLER Put away excuses An affordable durable effective noise surpressor available Check out features Advanced Silicone Mtl Light weight 1/2 ounce Aerodynamic elnexpensive eDurable 0 Easily Installed eNO Power Loss Effective 4-10 db attenuation STABILIZOR$4995 POWER HANDLE & CORD$2495 RUBBER-AFTER MUFFLER$1995 POSTAGE & HANDLINGFREE Washrgton Resderns Add 5 1%DEALU INQUIRIES INVITED KDI 10426 SE 206TH P1 WA 98031 854-8053 October 1990 47 Quiet Aviation Arrives F D&J ELECTRONICS 900 Lucy Road ll MI 48843 54626 service makes RIO equipment utilizing state art electronics Spectrum Analyzer Precision Frequency Measuring equipment True 1991 Standards endorsed AMA & RCMA Transmitter Slicker Program FCC LicensedSpeed Control RepairsQuality Service Transmitter Checks Only includes GOLD/SILVER sticker. $400 Transmitter & Receiver Calibration$2400 Frequency Upgrades & Changes crystals extra$2900 Bench Time Repairs per hour$2500 Transmitters service will receive AMA/RCMA sticker ADD $500 FOR SHIPPING & INSURANCE TURN AROUND TIME TWO WEEKS OR LESSII UPSVISA/MASTERCARD ACCEPTEDCOD JJEJQELY 6 CHANNEL OPTICAL ISOLATION AND SIGNAL BOOSTERS USED WITH SEPARATE SERVO BATFERY REDUCE OR ELIMINATE MOST INTERFERENCE CAUSES JOMAR PRODUCTS513-474-0985 2028 Knightsbridge Dr Cinti OH 45244 RADIO SOUTH ______ AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER Call Tony Stiliman Ken Dudley Custom work competition needs stock complete hobby line specializing competition accessoriesall discounted prices WE STOCK FUTABA JR & ACE RADIOS & ACCESS YS & OS ENGINES HATORI PIPES & HEADERS AND MUCH MORE! NEW TOLL FREE ORDER LINE 1 -800-962-7802 orders please Prices subject change notice --_-~- e Featuring fast service byiAO et% qualified peep1 the___ latest equipment inciuding aO%OWe Repair He/i Sets Gyros SPECTRUM AMA YZER Orders COD 0 VISA MC repair information 904 478-6745 FREQUENCY COVVERSIONS AMA Frequencs Connttee Appro ed LNAI stock Futaba IR radios YS engines pans Hatori headers pipes tape $2495 plus $405 S&H vlodel Construction Videos 4227 E 83rd St rulsa OK 74137 tel 1-918/481-5855 evenings snd 1-918/492-5051 days Since mentioned Mark Allen Falcon 8O its probably good idea give v1arks new address Flite Lite Composites 466 Primero Ct St E Cotati CA 94928 tel 1707/792-9 174 Mark move larger shop increase production overwhelm ing demand Falcon 880 kits Mark snowed snder quite says orders pretty much up date now Airtronics Vision 8SP Radio new tape John Clark out Long Island John shows step step what required set up Visions ATRCS system couple LATNES MILLS MLTSLS 500KS PRECISTSN S SUMETITS __.COMPLE E CS SLOG $200 lOGOs utcnis C4MP5ELL iDOLS CO 222 M rio Ru SpirsInIl-iT 533 0 322 II VEND MOUNTS TNE VISRATION KILLER Fail fuel proof ff1. aoe isolation tO 25 120 engines Fits ottualfy alt fiewall engine mounts Toproaf OlOnat ion reduction 70% Mao 85% kit ConsIsts trounts 0 SOle lout 8510 reCouno washers fuSing InstruOtlOns.r 02nd Sf200 offeok ro roonso ordetr pet ttlf 0 GSA PAOUCTS PC BOO 38825 SASASOTA FL 34233 33774252 FL resident add 72e safes tan INFOAMATION send SASS ZENOAH SAcHS-DOLMAR & QUADRA ENGINES ERcOUPE TOMAHAWK & J-3 KIlTEN KITS ZINGER & DYNATHRUST PROPS FUEL TANKS carbon-Fiber Arrowahafts ceconite & Glue DGA & MGA PILOTS Send $1 00 catalog JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS Valley View Dr. Box 43 Allagany NV 14706 ThE WIREMAIIKm rhe extra large handle bends 1/8-114 coils Si 32-3/16 music wire Wire creep eliminated ur ANTI-KREEP WIRE LOCK5 free catalog also has hardware accessories JCM COMPANY 114 WashIngton Ten. Dept Waukegan IL 60065 popular templates template ATRCS lingo computer program has custom tailored certain Glider configu ration example flying Oly II rudder elevator spoilers would se lect lA iF E R template Once thats done have plug servos re ceiver correctly set servo directions per form several other details John goes over very carefully have hunch Johns tape also going ap peal lot fliers don town Vision 85P set want see what its about may have heard programming too hard other imagined drawbacks Once see tape theyll know programming 85P isnt difficult Studying structions required sure tape makes easier understand Also youll see Glider using four channels computer radio way go tape $1995 plus $350 S&H John Clark 911 Covert Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 tel 1-516/775-4780 RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued page 47 mount Futaba 5130 retract servo nose new Atlanta after scrounging through junk box discovered old Kraft KPS 12 side-mount tray perfect fit Obviously other KPS-12 trays will accept 5130 servo new 59101 55101 servos too Being curious researched further discovered Futaba S28 S128 S38 5138 S48 S148 servos also fit perfectly Kraft KPS-14 servo trays received letter Richard Forbes Missis sippi State University MS referred piece snap rolls column August 1990 pointed Out Youll get bet ter results down-elevator outside snap rolls cross-control rudder aileron Hes right what means should put either left rudder right aileron vice versa Periodically neat stuff sent to try out Recently Aerospace Composite Products PO Box 16621 Irvine CA 92714 sent some new items first called Key-Cord composed eight-strand braided Kevlar filament inner core surrounded high-density vinyl jacket looks like RC hookup wire has enormous strength Available two sizes 038 85-lb tensile strength 054 215-lb tensile strength sells $7 $9 respectively 20-ft length looks great model applica tion requiring precise pull-cord actuator such pull-pull rudder second called No-Fray Its carbon fiber reinforcing tape sandwiched between two layers thin tissue paper No-Fray used just comes since epoxy polyester resins soak through tissue paper saturating carbon fiber bonding entire assembly 12-ft length retails $9 No-Fray can ease lot hassles working carbon fiber Aerospace Composite Products also has new product called EZ Lam 21-mix epoxy laminat ing resin use lightweight fiberglass car bon fiber Kevlar cloth didnt send sample claim flows easily cloth cures hard high-strength gloss fin ish sands easily goes over bare Styro foam too should have lot applications 1-pint kit retails $18 1-quart kit $26 product report coming up column fol lowing Nats issue Ill report Great Planes Ultra Sport 40 Due heavy sched ule asked local flier Bob Bolting build report airplane Bob excellent builder sport flier also engineer F-15 test pilot Hes put together fine report Look two months RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 48 tricycle shall jettisoned wheels2 -in diameter minimum must remain aircraft dur ing flight wheel pantsoptional retractsnot allowed profile modificationsno changes view including canopy minimum weight dry4Yo lb B Engine typemodern standard K&B Model 4011 maximum displacement 40 cu modifications allowednone carburetor standard metal K&B model 4011 engine no Perry mufflerstandard K&B muffler 4011 engine tank pressuremuffler pressure October 1990 159 9003 N Davis Hwy Pensacola FL 32514 j
