Radio ConErol Sport/ Aerobatics Ron Van Putte SEVERAL TIMES have recommended new Pattern fliers start Out reliable un sophisticated Pattern airplanes avoid things like tuned pipes mixture controls retractable landing gear went far say success Novice Advanced classes did depend having gadgets lights Several letters personal confronta tions involving counter viewpoints have con vinced clarify modify opinions However expect retract what wrote dont hold breath sophisticated gadgets cost lot money rankles whenever money becomes factor competition Ever since intense now 30 years ago stunk kid racing Soap Box Derby Ive still does hated competitions guy philosophy based keeping airplane money could buy himself win way simple possible since complexity breeds first Soap Box Derby beaten kid unreliability lack experience involved father bought 10 complete sets wheels new Pattern flier has enough problems learning could pick four best wheels put compete having contend balky car reaction situation retractable landing gear myriad problems 34 Model Aviation Honstill likes simple uncomplicated airplane early Pattern competition Bob Hanfts Pensacola FL Dirty Birdy No tuned pipe herethe engine muffled However Ron has some second thoughts column aemonstrases some great wing stabilizer a.. protectors made Doris McGinnis Shell make Set too $25or$1 5 forthe wing cover Order 317 JoanDid ever nave day like Unique still-life art form entered Ave Birmingham AL 35215a local show bore title Frustration associated pipes headers pumps mix ture controls hate think about Pattern flights spoiled because flier concerned about mechanical problem loss concentration causes maneuvers turn out looking bad competition airplane should reflect experience flier its selection should based what someone else feels comfortable recognize counter argument says place learn overcome problems associated sophisticated equip ment Novice Advanced classes rather Expert Master However have witnessed Novice class fliers give up Pattern flying frustration because gadgets driving nuts very difficult counter argument fixed-gear airplane muffled engine competitive have two fliers equal ability having simple airplane other gadgets gadgets will probably win work true two reasons First airplanes generally fly smoothly retractable landing gear piped engines Smoother flying results higher maneuver scores Second judges convinced flier simple airplane must poor flier judges badjudges opinion thats way some people decision facing new Pattern flier will depend experience wallet flier has experience ability handle complexity involved wallet can support cost means go gadgets However will contribute problems associated competition should avoided Its tough decision make because small amount fliers ego involved deciding experience ability sufficient tackle complexity August column solicited ideas items youd like see produced several great sug gestions have come month Id like share first Donald Le BoeufBelle Case LA wrote about blind nuts plastic inserts keep screws loosening due vibration Super idea years Ive using lock nuts plastic inserts back up blind nuts installing motor mount firewall would lot handier have both same unit Certainly cost would higher standard blind nut us would gladly pay difference applications locking screws necessary Thanks Don festering problem has uncovered recently reported K-Factor newsletter National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics 1980-81 AMA rule book contains def inition official flight see page 40 section 3810 definition has revised earlier rules As redefined official flight occurs result single attempt lLook up yourself see conditions specified done Contest Board make AMA rules consistent FAI competition rules However apparently Contest Di rectors choose ignore rule change allow contestants encounter difficulties actually caused factors competitors responsibility go end line another attempt leniency often infuriates other contestants may have driven hundreds miles compete expect competition run according rule book No wishes another contestant have problem like blown glow plug loose prop nut caused engine backfire rules place responsibility type problem contestant handle during threeminute starting time Its part competing course radio difficulties caused interference exempt ruleas should radio problems within contestants equip ment responsibility should dis covered prior attaching battery clip glow plugor suffer consequences missed round Contest Directors should decide AMA rules followed letter Exceptions rule book should publicized prior contest discussed pilots briefing consequences following rule book can very ugly beleagured Contest Director can attest servo probably neglected part airplane outside engine expect keep plugging away surprised have problems us brag have flown hundreds flights never servo out plane think about its kind like bragging youve driven car 100000 miles never replaced oil filter changed oil Its dumb give servos good check once Although problems servos can have outside ability correct can handle cleaning potentiometer pot subject wear especially controls used lot like elevator aileron What happens carbon subContinued page 118 December 1981 35 EAKL SPECIAL * LEISURE TIME EXTRAGraphics FREE CARDJ Presents Holiday Pleasure I &ENVWI [HI Hobbu Cords A*I 9 *2OCARDS &ENV/BOX ii *ALL CARDS 57 LIST PRICE $1200 BOX 11 * FULL COLOR Special $995 Box I_ II I_ I MAKE CHECK Ol MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TOHOW TO ORDER __I ~t1UR BOX FOR POSTAGE HANDLING AND INSURANCE IflEISURE iTIME Graphics NY STATE ADD 7% TAX STATEN ISLAND NEW YORK 10306I POST OFFICE BOX 108NY CITY ADD 8% TAX LNo Cash Stamps Please YDESCRIPTION 0FYC CC -SKN HPYD IRUN CR C0C GLIDER & SANTA CHASING FREE FLIGHT ON MOTOR BIKE$995 C 50 LAII MIXED BOX 730 735 740 745$995 118 Model Aviation RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued page 35 stance pot made worn wiper carbon dust causes false feedback information generated within servo Typical symptoms nervousness poor centering servo Cleaning relubricating pot very easy well within ability of us Paying technician clean servo pots terrible waste time money Im about attempt describe clean servo pot accompanying pictures arrows would much better contact someone club knows ask him teach wont take five 10 minutes learn well enough clean own servo pots teach others few years ago fellow club member brought servo exhibited symptoms described told him pot needed cleaning said hed have send servo back factory because afraid open After spending 10 minutes showing him clean lubricate pot went away gleam eye became evangelist cleaning servo pots offering teach other fliers flying field taught him change servo polarity thats another story jury still out subject contestant judging Most people agree having Expert Master class fliers judge Novice Advanced class fliers seems work reasonably well since usually familiar way maneuvers supposed look However lot resistance having Novice Advanced class fliers judge Expert Master class fliers since unlikely will know details maneuvers should performed particularly Master class Perhaps best way implement contestant judging minimum complaints have Experts Masters judge Novices Advanced have host club provide judges Experts Masters Any comments Ron Van Putte 111 Sleepy Oaks Road Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 RC Scale/Wjschers Continued page 37 suspect models have first flights under ideal conditions no wind gentle breezes straight down runway Realistically some early flights should made under conditions pre vailed Seguin round brisk crosswind gusts severe turbulence four mishaps occurred during round caused fliers inability control models due stalls near ground wind threatening carry model behind runway edge designated safe limit models turned wind too steep angle airspeed Three crashed behind line narrowly missing crowd spectators mushed ground Having share crashes know feeling always tend overemphasize unusual scratch built models write-up number kit airplanes among top places especially Sportsman class Sport Scale first second place winners Continued page 122 Giant Scale 1911 BLERIOT Xl BUILDS FAST FLYS LIKE TRAINER MASTER CRAFT Rt 3 Box 201 lilisnoro UK 97123 1 648
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/12
Page Numbers: 34, 35, 118
Radio ConErol Sport/ Aerobatics Ron Van Putte SEVERAL TIMES have recommended new Pattern fliers start Out reliable un sophisticated Pattern airplanes avoid things like tuned pipes mixture controls retractable landing gear went far say success Novice Advanced classes did depend having gadgets lights Several letters personal confronta tions involving counter viewpoints have con vinced clarify modify opinions However expect retract what wrote dont hold breath sophisticated gadgets cost lot money rankles whenever money becomes factor competition Ever since intense now 30 years ago stunk kid racing Soap Box Derby Ive still does hated competitions guy philosophy based keeping airplane money could buy himself win way simple possible since complexity breeds first Soap Box Derby beaten kid unreliability lack experience involved father bought 10 complete sets wheels new Pattern flier has enough problems learning could pick four best wheels put compete having contend balky car reaction situation retractable landing gear myriad problems 34 Model Aviation Honstill likes simple uncomplicated airplane early Pattern competition Bob Hanfts Pensacola FL Dirty Birdy No tuned pipe herethe engine muffled However Ron has some second thoughts column aemonstrases some great wing stabilizer a.. protectors made Doris McGinnis Shell make Set too $25or$1 5 forthe wing cover Order 317 JoanDid ever nave day like Unique still-life art form entered Ave Birmingham AL 35215a local show bore title Frustration associated pipes headers pumps mix ture controls hate think about Pattern flights spoiled because flier concerned about mechanical problem loss concentration causes maneuvers turn out looking bad competition airplane should reflect experience flier its selection should based what someone else feels comfortable recognize counter argument says place learn overcome problems associated sophisticated equip ment Novice Advanced classes rather Expert Master However have witnessed Novice class fliers give up Pattern flying frustration because gadgets driving nuts very difficult counter argument fixed-gear airplane muffled engine competitive have two fliers equal ability having simple airplane other gadgets gadgets will probably win work true two reasons First airplanes generally fly smoothly retractable landing gear piped engines Smoother flying results higher maneuver scores Second judges convinced flier simple airplane must poor flier judges badjudges opinion thats way some people decision facing new Pattern flier will depend experience wallet flier has experience ability handle complexity involved wallet can support cost means go gadgets However will contribute problems associated competition should avoided Its tough decision make because small amount fliers ego involved deciding experience ability sufficient tackle complexity August column solicited ideas items youd like see produced several great sug gestions have come month Id like share first Donald Le BoeufBelle Case LA wrote about blind nuts plastic inserts keep screws loosening due vibration Super idea years Ive using lock nuts plastic inserts back up blind nuts installing motor mount firewall would lot handier have both same unit Certainly cost would higher standard blind nut us would gladly pay difference applications locking screws necessary Thanks Don festering problem has uncovered recently reported K-Factor newsletter National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics 1980-81 AMA rule book contains def inition official flight see page 40 section 3810 definition has revised earlier rules As redefined official flight occurs result single attempt lLook up yourself see conditions specified done Contest Board make AMA rules consistent FAI competition rules However apparently Contest Di rectors choose ignore rule change allow contestants encounter difficulties actually caused factors competitors responsibility go end line another attempt leniency often infuriates other contestants may have driven hundreds miles compete expect competition run according rule book No wishes another contestant have problem like blown glow plug loose prop nut caused engine backfire rules place responsibility type problem contestant handle during threeminute starting time Its part competing course radio difficulties caused interference exempt ruleas should radio problems within contestants equip ment responsibility should dis covered prior attaching battery clip glow plugor suffer consequences missed round Contest Directors should decide AMA rules followed letter Exceptions rule book should publicized prior contest discussed pilots briefing consequences following rule book can very ugly beleagured Contest Director can attest servo probably neglected part airplane outside engine expect keep plugging away surprised have problems us brag have flown hundreds flights never servo out plane think about its kind like bragging youve driven car 100000 miles never replaced oil filter changed oil Its dumb give servos good check once Although problems servos can have outside ability correct can handle cleaning potentiometer pot subject wear especially controls used lot like elevator aileron What happens carbon subContinued page 118 December 1981 35 EAKL SPECIAL * LEISURE TIME EXTRAGraphics FREE CARDJ Presents Holiday Pleasure I &ENVWI [HI Hobbu Cords A*I 9 *2OCARDS &ENV/BOX ii *ALL CARDS 57 LIST PRICE $1200 BOX 11 * FULL COLOR Special $995 Box I_ II I_ I MAKE CHECK Ol MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TOHOW TO ORDER __I ~t1UR BOX FOR POSTAGE HANDLING AND INSURANCE IflEISURE iTIME Graphics NY STATE ADD 7% TAX STATEN ISLAND NEW YORK 10306I POST OFFICE BOX 108NY CITY ADD 8% TAX LNo Cash Stamps Please YDESCRIPTION 0FYC CC -SKN HPYD IRUN CR C0C GLIDER & SANTA CHASING FREE FLIGHT ON MOTOR BIKE$995 C 50 LAII MIXED BOX 730 735 740 745$995 118 Model Aviation RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued page 35 stance pot made worn wiper carbon dust causes false feedback information generated within servo Typical symptoms nervousness poor centering servo Cleaning relubricating pot very easy well within ability of us Paying technician clean servo pots terrible waste time money Im about attempt describe clean servo pot accompanying pictures arrows would much better contact someone club knows ask him teach wont take five 10 minutes learn well enough clean own servo pots teach others few years ago fellow club member brought servo exhibited symptoms described told him pot needed cleaning said hed have send servo back factory because afraid open After spending 10 minutes showing him clean lubricate pot went away gleam eye became evangelist cleaning servo pots offering teach other fliers flying field taught him change servo polarity thats another story jury still out subject contestant judging Most people agree having Expert Master class fliers judge Novice Advanced class fliers seems work reasonably well since usually familiar way maneuvers supposed look However lot resistance having Novice Advanced class fliers judge Expert Master class fliers since unlikely will know details maneuvers should performed particularly Master class Perhaps best way implement contestant judging minimum complaints have Experts Masters judge Novices Advanced have host club provide judges Experts Masters Any comments Ron Van Putte 111 Sleepy Oaks Road Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 RC Scale/Wjschers Continued page 37 suspect models have first flights under ideal conditions no wind gentle breezes straight down runway Realistically some early flights should made under conditions pre vailed Seguin round brisk crosswind gusts severe turbulence four mishaps occurred during round caused fliers inability control models due stalls near ground wind threatening carry model behind runway edge designated safe limit models turned wind too steep angle airspeed Three crashed behind line narrowly missing crowd spectators mushed ground Having share crashes know feeling always tend overemphasize unusual scratch built models write-up number kit airplanes among top places especially Sportsman class Sport Scale first second place winners Continued page 122 Giant Scale 1911 BLERIOT Xl BUILDS FAST FLYS LIKE TRAINER MASTER CRAFT Rt 3 Box 201 lilisnoro UK 97123 1 648
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/12
Page Numbers: 34, 35, 118
Radio ConErol Sport/ Aerobatics Ron Van Putte SEVERAL TIMES have recommended new Pattern fliers start Out reliable un sophisticated Pattern airplanes avoid things like tuned pipes mixture controls retractable landing gear went far say success Novice Advanced classes did depend having gadgets lights Several letters personal confronta tions involving counter viewpoints have con vinced clarify modify opinions However expect retract what wrote dont hold breath sophisticated gadgets cost lot money rankles whenever money becomes factor competition Ever since intense now 30 years ago stunk kid racing Soap Box Derby Ive still does hated competitions guy philosophy based keeping airplane money could buy himself win way simple possible since complexity breeds first Soap Box Derby beaten kid unreliability lack experience involved father bought 10 complete sets wheels new Pattern flier has enough problems learning could pick four best wheels put compete having contend balky car reaction situation retractable landing gear myriad problems 34 Model Aviation Honstill likes simple uncomplicated airplane early Pattern competition Bob Hanfts Pensacola FL Dirty Birdy No tuned pipe herethe engine muffled However Ron has some second thoughts column aemonstrases some great wing stabilizer a.. protectors made Doris McGinnis Shell make Set too $25or$1 5 forthe wing cover Order 317 JoanDid ever nave day like Unique still-life art form entered Ave Birmingham AL 35215a local show bore title Frustration associated pipes headers pumps mix ture controls hate think about Pattern flights spoiled because flier concerned about mechanical problem loss concentration causes maneuvers turn out looking bad competition airplane should reflect experience flier its selection should based what someone else feels comfortable recognize counter argument says place learn overcome problems associated sophisticated equip ment Novice Advanced classes rather Expert Master However have witnessed Novice class fliers give up Pattern flying frustration because gadgets driving nuts very difficult counter argument fixed-gear airplane muffled engine competitive have two fliers equal ability having simple airplane other gadgets gadgets will probably win work true two reasons First airplanes generally fly smoothly retractable landing gear piped engines Smoother flying results higher maneuver scores Second judges convinced flier simple airplane must poor flier judges badjudges opinion thats way some people decision facing new Pattern flier will depend experience wallet flier has experience ability handle complexity involved wallet can support cost means go gadgets However will contribute problems associated competition should avoided Its tough decision make because small amount fliers ego involved deciding experience ability sufficient tackle complexity August column solicited ideas items youd like see produced several great sug gestions have come month Id like share first Donald Le BoeufBelle Case LA wrote about blind nuts plastic inserts keep screws loosening due vibration Super idea years Ive using lock nuts plastic inserts back up blind nuts installing motor mount firewall would lot handier have both same unit Certainly cost would higher standard blind nut us would gladly pay difference applications locking screws necessary Thanks Don festering problem has uncovered recently reported K-Factor newsletter National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics 1980-81 AMA rule book contains def inition official flight see page 40 section 3810 definition has revised earlier rules As redefined official flight occurs result single attempt lLook up yourself see conditions specified done Contest Board make AMA rules consistent FAI competition rules However apparently Contest Di rectors choose ignore rule change allow contestants encounter difficulties actually caused factors competitors responsibility go end line another attempt leniency often infuriates other contestants may have driven hundreds miles compete expect competition run according rule book No wishes another contestant have problem like blown glow plug loose prop nut caused engine backfire rules place responsibility type problem contestant handle during threeminute starting time Its part competing course radio difficulties caused interference exempt ruleas should radio problems within contestants equip ment responsibility should dis covered prior attaching battery clip glow plugor suffer consequences missed round Contest Directors should decide AMA rules followed letter Exceptions rule book should publicized prior contest discussed pilots briefing consequences following rule book can very ugly beleagured Contest Director can attest servo probably neglected part airplane outside engine expect keep plugging away surprised have problems us brag have flown hundreds flights never servo out plane think about its kind like bragging youve driven car 100000 miles never replaced oil filter changed oil Its dumb give servos good check once Although problems servos can have outside ability correct can handle cleaning potentiometer pot subject wear especially controls used lot like elevator aileron What happens carbon subContinued page 118 December 1981 35 EAKL SPECIAL * LEISURE TIME EXTRAGraphics FREE CARDJ Presents Holiday Pleasure I &ENVWI [HI Hobbu Cords A*I 9 *2OCARDS &ENV/BOX ii *ALL CARDS 57 LIST PRICE $1200 BOX 11 * FULL COLOR Special $995 Box I_ II I_ I MAKE CHECK Ol MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TOHOW TO ORDER __I ~t1UR BOX FOR POSTAGE HANDLING AND INSURANCE IflEISURE iTIME Graphics NY STATE ADD 7% TAX STATEN ISLAND NEW YORK 10306I POST OFFICE BOX 108NY CITY ADD 8% TAX LNo Cash Stamps Please YDESCRIPTION 0FYC CC -SKN HPYD IRUN CR C0C GLIDER & SANTA CHASING FREE FLIGHT ON MOTOR BIKE$995 C 50 LAII MIXED BOX 730 735 740 745$995 118 Model Aviation RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued page 35 stance pot made worn wiper carbon dust causes false feedback information generated within servo Typical symptoms nervousness poor centering servo Cleaning relubricating pot very easy well within ability of us Paying technician clean servo pots terrible waste time money Im about attempt describe clean servo pot accompanying pictures arrows would much better contact someone club knows ask him teach wont take five 10 minutes learn well enough clean own servo pots teach others few years ago fellow club member brought servo exhibited symptoms described told him pot needed cleaning said hed have send servo back factory because afraid open After spending 10 minutes showing him clean lubricate pot went away gleam eye became evangelist cleaning servo pots offering teach other fliers flying field taught him change servo polarity thats another story jury still out subject contestant judging Most people agree having Expert Master class fliers judge Novice Advanced class fliers seems work reasonably well since usually familiar way maneuvers supposed look However lot resistance having Novice Advanced class fliers judge Expert Master class fliers since unlikely will know details maneuvers should performed particularly Master class Perhaps best way implement contestant judging minimum complaints have Experts Masters judge Novices Advanced have host club provide judges Experts Masters Any comments Ron Van Putte 111 Sleepy Oaks Road Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 RC Scale/Wjschers Continued page 37 suspect models have first flights under ideal conditions no wind gentle breezes straight down runway Realistically some early flights should made under conditions pre vailed Seguin round brisk crosswind gusts severe turbulence four mishaps occurred during round caused fliers inability control models due stalls near ground wind threatening carry model behind runway edge designated safe limit models turned wind too steep angle airspeed Three crashed behind line narrowly missing crowd spectators mushed ground Having share crashes know feeling always tend overemphasize unusual scratch built models write-up number kit airplanes among top places especially Sportsman class Sport Scale first second place winners Continued page 122 Giant Scale 1911 BLERIOT Xl BUILDS FAST FLYS LIKE TRAINER MASTER CRAFT Rt 3 Box 201 lilisnoro UK 97123 1 648