Sport Aerobatics Ron Van Putte AS THIS written during waning days 1980 thinking about good things supposed RC during year never quite got added things shouldnt have done did look disturbingly like topics resolutions Perhaps have doing similar thinking also have bunch potential resolutions rattling around head too Lets compare few notes because suspect us share same thoughts time year said yourselves last winter Im going finish Superblivet 6 winter practice spring knock socks off Pattern contest circuit summer us say things like rarely carry through However two years ago did live up resolution finishing Phoenix 6 7/8 practicing two three times week goingto bunch contests Perhaps didnt knock anybodys socks off did catapult myself out Advanced class Expert class earning few first place second place trophies Can imagine satisfied felt myself after season great wasnt really surprising because knew what took success Pattern contest trail paid dues success came naturally no real secrets success Pattern flying like lot endeavors takes dedication goal order obtain success Several club members asked during golden year wasnt boring to go out practice pattern time After thought about short decided practicing difficult maneuvers wasnt boring exciting because challenging important really fin because flying getting better better has long view flier can always improve general flying ability practicing pattern improvement flying ability comes satisfaction being able things airplaneand thats fun Take advice experienced older flier get some serious practice spring guarantee youll win some trophies summer have great time doing about some other things meant 1980 Did vow get workshop shape square foot bench area work too succeeded Maybe fact moved something Now stuff crowding out working space bench boxes somewhere attic waiting build workshop out what twocar garage However subject another resolution old field box getting kind ratty since fuel battery acid have seeped weakened Mine too however havent gotten around building new either ought pick up Goldberg Handi-Tote field box build paint sexy metallic blue epoxy paint stick some AMA decals could pick up new gell-cell 12-volt battery have worry about battery acid damage again Thats what ought alright thing didnt much should have 1980 perform deep-discharging transmitter receiver battery packs elimin ate battery memory also test capacity batteries managed three times during tests discovered weak receiver pack Nats Pattern airplane Ive almost inactive far RC flying concerned since Natsbecause moving new home can sure battery packs will receive good test prior going out flying again though may get new field box built before 1981 vow have midair collision destroys Pattern airplane two months before Nats may argue some resolutions very few people want have build new Pattern ship right before Nats exceptions few have told can build new Pattern airplane 10 days two weeks often wonder get sleep go work during period takes six weeks hard work get ready its finished Im burned out dont want build another long long time resolution thats tough keep assist beginners learning fly problem normally go flying field less likely will lot other fliers Pattern practice wont interfere sport flying vice versa doesnt leave much contact beginners fact time see other club members club-sponsored event like twice yearly Fun Fly events reminds something may find interesting club likes put Fun Fly competitions less likely break airplanes events may have heard about Consequently demands airplanes high other events However got bit bold last time 32 Model Aviation Control Pete Pigeon likes canards little wonder beautiful maroon white Quasar II design spans 50 weighs 80 oz flies Supertlgre 23 photo right reproduced Polacolor print events like Limbo Most Touch Goes two minutes also Bomb Drop couple other tame events competed Sig Colt sported OS Max 20 RC Frankly thought Id out classed some hot ships Out delighted take second Bomb Drop tie second Most Touch Goes events would have placed Limbo event except some momentary dumb thumbs last pass counted Later flew under streamer set three feet winning height kind performance too shabby underpowered three-channel airplane Sig Colt has always high list airplanes recommended beginners Im sure number fellow club members also believers can very nicely less hazardous Fun Fly events Pete Pigeon sent very nice note pictures regarding canard tail first airplanes has built look very well-designed beautifully built Years ago article printed about canards old American Air craft Modeler April 1968 gave some pointers locating center mass canards June 1980 issue Model Aviation Anyway Pete said about Quasar II design flying performance great Takeoffs straight no rudder correction needed Ailer ons very positive rudder also very good aircraft will stall turn under power North Star series airplanes basically versions big brother Quasar II Although didnt invite responses anyone Im sure would glad hear other fliers interested designs can write him 5256 NE 40th Portland OR 97211 call him 509 287-6345 Randy Cuccini Meeker CO also wrote regardContinued page 103 NORTHERN CALIFORNIAS LARGESTN DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI I New high film strength lubricantU increased power engine lifeI well FUEL Highest qualily ingredients Deteraent action cut varnish iiI II II II II II II II II II II II IHOURS Monday thru Wednesday 9 30-6 30 Thursday & Friday 9 30-800I Linm rday 930-6 00Sunday 12 00-5 00J ~ April 1981 33 Another canard Pete Pigeon smaller Quasar II powered 49 still has family resemblance Canttell its colorB&W Polaroid shot makes look white North Star Ill spans 35-in weighs 22 oz Column has details MAMMOTH SCALERS nq have available en1ete line engine ents ard eufflers eust 90 15 engines such DPA I4A azd etc 142re gordies ite call catalog price Jo ni lu C i i PS 501 12321 Sam Frasclsca Ca 14112 ssass ately Part II will appear next month December written tem perature outside just over 10 degrees thats Celsius next chapter continuing story will have wait avail ability both equipment decent weather hope information presented will use will add soon possible RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued page 33 ing comments about flying high altitude has some interesting news us fly near sea level Randy wrote Im compelled send another side altitude story elevation 6000 ft used Lanier Sb Comets 35s Falcon 56s 19s 25s learn sans instructors five years back Theres no lack power fact Sb Comet will fly Enya 35 sleeve turned 1800 1 did flew poorly sure flying Senior Falcons Lanier Comets 40s 60s Sig Kadets 30s 35s Some 40 60 sport birds fly better 60s heavy built right fly fine 40 will admit altitude affects aircraft per formance might throw contest flier off game try play big motor altitude difference too heavy have lot guys learning fly 25 35 trainer 40 45 hot ship beginner Trims change change throttle land hot guys Florida California wher ever bring birds fly Rockies Strips scarce west side flying great Thanks inside story Randy Ron Van Putte 111 Sleepy Oaks Rd Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 RC Soaring/Pruss Continued page 37 least three British fliers still process selecting team group Austria Germany Switzer land have formed 1SF International Soaring Forum weekend before ClAM over 80 modelers above-mentioned countries met discussed design construction techniques airfoils 68-page report resulted report three-view Spartakus presented month thanks Hansruedi Schlapfer Switzerland Years ago three-task concept came scene USAs approach treat distance task involved thermal ing order get sufficient altitude turn get maximum distance during four-minute flight Most Europeans went other route began design slick machines would fly 12-lap course just virtue slippery lines Designers Spattakus boast LID nearly 20/1 ratio doesnt jostle 10-minute duration design envelope ponder standard 150-meter launch straightline distance 3000 meters Orwell over mile can flown no-wind condition Put F3B Distance-task perspective means nearly 20 laps could flown Wing construction alone could feature design article Ill pass just few points now Construction similar mentioned Continued page 104 MEW oo pR@ U3 Quadra McCulloch Super Hustler new prop hub will fit any e engines ones 5/1 6-24 shaft Bolt plate serves drill jig aod tapped spinner bolt Only $1995ROUSH MFG Dealer ributorP0 Box 251 Inquiries WelcomeSandyville Ohio 44671 C Catalog entie tine airplane Control line model lids P C scale Trainer kits boat model kits accessories etc SO enciosee Name __________________________ ______________________________ City Free-Flight fl/C Assist SUPER BRIGADIER 66 Plan SetSpanFo 15 ta 25 Pawor 2-4 channel 8/C Old favorite #RCFF 2 $995 RIC version has ailerons SUPER BRIGADIER 44 1 /2A A/C Fre-Flight AssistPlan 44 Span qor A/C Training#RC Set $ Prices tor Complete Plans Sub Assembly Detailed Parts Lists Add $200 tor Mailing Tube Send $100 retundable tor Complete Information Kits some really great things come S.: April 1981 103 STEELING MODELS BUILDING 3620 G StreetPhiladelphia Pa 19134 BASEBALL CAPSINTRODUCTORY OFFER See club emblem printed full color comfortable sport caps Order Now $500 ea Send catalog & quantity disc ______e 2021-B THIRD STREET RIVERSIDE CA 92507
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/04
Page Numbers: 32, 33, 103
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/04
Page Numbers: 32, 33, 103
Sport Aerobatics Ron Van Putte AS THIS written during waning days 1980 thinking about good things supposed RC during year never quite got added things shouldnt have done did look disturbingly like topics resolutions Perhaps have doing similar thinking also have bunch potential resolutions rattling around head too Lets compare few notes because suspect us share same thoughts time year said yourselves last winter Im going finish Superblivet 6 winter practice spring knock socks off Pattern contest circuit summer us say things like rarely carry through However two years ago did live up resolution finishing Phoenix 6 7/8 practicing two three times week goingto bunch contests Perhaps didnt knock anybodys socks off did catapult myself out Advanced class Expert class earning few first place second place trophies Can imagine satisfied felt myself after season great wasnt really surprising because knew what took success Pattern contest trail paid dues success came naturally no real secrets success Pattern flying like lot endeavors takes dedication goal order obtain success Several club members asked during golden year wasnt boring to go out practice pattern time After thought about short decided practicing difficult maneuvers wasnt boring exciting because challenging important really fin because flying getting better better has long view flier can always improve general flying ability practicing pattern improvement flying ability comes satisfaction being able things airplaneand thats fun Take advice experienced older flier get some serious practice spring guarantee youll win some trophies summer have great time doing about some other things meant 1980 Did vow get workshop shape square foot bench area work too succeeded Maybe fact moved something Now stuff crowding out working space bench boxes somewhere attic waiting build workshop out what twocar garage However subject another resolution old field box getting kind ratty since fuel battery acid have seeped weakened Mine too however havent gotten around building new either ought pick up Goldberg Handi-Tote field box build paint sexy metallic blue epoxy paint stick some AMA decals could pick up new gell-cell 12-volt battery have worry about battery acid damage again Thats what ought alright thing didnt much should have 1980 perform deep-discharging transmitter receiver battery packs elimin ate battery memory also test capacity batteries managed three times during tests discovered weak receiver pack Nats Pattern airplane Ive almost inactive far RC flying concerned since Natsbecause moving new home can sure battery packs will receive good test prior going out flying again though may get new field box built before 1981 vow have midair collision destroys Pattern airplane two months before Nats may argue some resolutions very few people want have build new Pattern ship right before Nats exceptions few have told can build new Pattern airplane 10 days two weeks often wonder get sleep go work during period takes six weeks hard work get ready its finished Im burned out dont want build another long long time resolution thats tough keep assist beginners learning fly problem normally go flying field less likely will lot other fliers Pattern practice wont interfere sport flying vice versa doesnt leave much contact beginners fact time see other club members club-sponsored event like twice yearly Fun Fly events reminds something may find interesting club likes put Fun Fly competitions less likely break airplanes events may have heard about Consequently demands airplanes high other events However got bit bold last time 32 Model Aviation Control Pete Pigeon likes canards little wonder beautiful maroon white Quasar II design spans 50 weighs 80 oz flies Supertlgre 23 photo right reproduced Polacolor print events like Limbo Most Touch Goes two minutes also Bomb Drop couple other tame events competed Sig Colt sported OS Max 20 RC Frankly thought Id out classed some hot ships Out delighted take second Bomb Drop tie second Most Touch Goes events would have placed Limbo event except some momentary dumb thumbs last pass counted Later flew under streamer set three feet winning height kind performance too shabby underpowered three-channel airplane Sig Colt has always high list airplanes recommended beginners Im sure number fellow club members also believers can very nicely less hazardous Fun Fly events Pete Pigeon sent very nice note pictures regarding canard tail first airplanes has built look very well-designed beautifully built Years ago article printed about canards old American Air craft Modeler April 1968 gave some pointers locating center mass canards June 1980 issue Model Aviation Anyway Pete said about Quasar II design flying performance great Takeoffs straight no rudder correction needed Ailer ons very positive rudder also very good aircraft will stall turn under power North Star series airplanes basically versions big brother Quasar II Although didnt invite responses anyone Im sure would glad hear other fliers interested designs can write him 5256 NE 40th Portland OR 97211 call him 509 287-6345 Randy Cuccini Meeker CO also wrote regardContinued page 103 NORTHERN CALIFORNIAS LARGESTN DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI I New high film strength lubricantU increased power engine lifeI well FUEL Highest qualily ingredients Deteraent action cut varnish iiI II II II II II II II II II II II IHOURS Monday thru Wednesday 9 30-6 30 Thursday & Friday 9 30-800I Linm rday 930-6 00Sunday 12 00-5 00J ~ April 1981 33 Another canard Pete Pigeon smaller Quasar II powered 49 still has family resemblance Canttell its colorB&W Polaroid shot makes look white North Star Ill spans 35-in weighs 22 oz Column has details MAMMOTH SCALERS nq have available en1ete line engine ents ard eufflers eust 90 15 engines such DPA I4A azd etc 142re gordies ite call catalog price Jo ni lu C i i PS 501 12321 Sam Frasclsca Ca 14112 ssass ately Part II will appear next month December written tem perature outside just over 10 degrees thats Celsius next chapter continuing story will have wait avail ability both equipment decent weather hope information presented will use will add soon possible RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued page 33 ing comments about flying high altitude has some interesting news us fly near sea level Randy wrote Im compelled send another side altitude story elevation 6000 ft used Lanier Sb Comets 35s Falcon 56s 19s 25s learn sans instructors five years back Theres no lack power fact Sb Comet will fly Enya 35 sleeve turned 1800 1 did flew poorly sure flying Senior Falcons Lanier Comets 40s 60s Sig Kadets 30s 35s Some 40 60 sport birds fly better 60s heavy built right fly fine 40 will admit altitude affects aircraft per formance might throw contest flier off game try play big motor altitude difference too heavy have lot guys learning fly 25 35 trainer 40 45 hot ship beginner Trims change change throttle land hot guys Florida California wher ever bring birds fly Rockies Strips scarce west side flying great Thanks inside story Randy Ron Van Putte 111 Sleepy Oaks Rd Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 RC Soaring/Pruss Continued page 37 least three British fliers still process selecting team group Austria Germany Switzer land have formed 1SF International Soaring Forum weekend before ClAM over 80 modelers above-mentioned countries met discussed design construction techniques airfoils 68-page report resulted report three-view Spartakus presented month thanks Hansruedi Schlapfer Switzerland Years ago three-task concept came scene USAs approach treat distance task involved thermal ing order get sufficient altitude turn get maximum distance during four-minute flight Most Europeans went other route began design slick machines would fly 12-lap course just virtue slippery lines Designers Spattakus boast LID nearly 20/1 ratio doesnt jostle 10-minute duration design envelope ponder standard 150-meter launch straightline distance 3000 meters Orwell over mile can flown no-wind condition Put F3B Distance-task perspective means nearly 20 laps could flown Wing construction alone could feature design article Ill pass just few points now Construction similar mentioned Continued page 104 MEW oo pR@ U3 Quadra McCulloch Super Hustler new prop hub will fit any e engines ones 5/1 6-24 shaft Bolt plate serves drill jig aod tapped spinner bolt Only $1995ROUSH MFG Dealer ributorP0 Box 251 Inquiries WelcomeSandyville Ohio 44671 C Catalog entie tine airplane Control line model lids P C scale Trainer kits boat model kits accessories etc SO enciosee Name __________________________ ______________________________ City Free-Flight fl/C Assist SUPER BRIGADIER 66 Plan SetSpanFo 15 ta 25 Pawor 2-4 channel 8/C Old favorite #RCFF 2 $995 RIC version has ailerons SUPER BRIGADIER 44 1 /2A A/C Fre-Flight AssistPlan 44 Span qor A/C Training#RC Set $ Prices tor Complete Plans Sub Assembly Detailed Parts Lists Add $200 tor Mailing Tube Send $100 retundable tor Complete Information Kits some really great things come S.: April 1981 103 STEELING MODELS BUILDING 3620 G StreetPhiladelphia Pa 19134 BASEBALL CAPSINTRODUCTORY OFFER See club emblem printed full color comfortable sport caps Order Now $500 ea Send catalog & quantity disc ______e 2021-B THIRD STREET RIVERSIDE CA 92507
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/04
Page Numbers: 32, 33, 103
Sport Aerobatics Ron Van Putte AS THIS written during waning days 1980 thinking about good things supposed RC during year never quite got added things shouldnt have done did look disturbingly like topics resolutions Perhaps have doing similar thinking also have bunch potential resolutions rattling around head too Lets compare few notes because suspect us share same thoughts time year said yourselves last winter Im going finish Superblivet 6 winter practice spring knock socks off Pattern contest circuit summer us say things like rarely carry through However two years ago did live up resolution finishing Phoenix 6 7/8 practicing two three times week goingto bunch contests Perhaps didnt knock anybodys socks off did catapult myself out Advanced class Expert class earning few first place second place trophies Can imagine satisfied felt myself after season great wasnt really surprising because knew what took success Pattern contest trail paid dues success came naturally no real secrets success Pattern flying like lot endeavors takes dedication goal order obtain success Several club members asked during golden year wasnt boring to go out practice pattern time After thought about short decided practicing difficult maneuvers wasnt boring exciting because challenging important really fin because flying getting better better has long view flier can always improve general flying ability practicing pattern improvement flying ability comes satisfaction being able things airplaneand thats fun Take advice experienced older flier get some serious practice spring guarantee youll win some trophies summer have great time doing about some other things meant 1980 Did vow get workshop shape square foot bench area work too succeeded Maybe fact moved something Now stuff crowding out working space bench boxes somewhere attic waiting build workshop out what twocar garage However subject another resolution old field box getting kind ratty since fuel battery acid have seeped weakened Mine too however havent gotten around building new either ought pick up Goldberg Handi-Tote field box build paint sexy metallic blue epoxy paint stick some AMA decals could pick up new gell-cell 12-volt battery have worry about battery acid damage again Thats what ought alright thing didnt much should have 1980 perform deep-discharging transmitter receiver battery packs elimin ate battery memory also test capacity batteries managed three times during tests discovered weak receiver pack Nats Pattern airplane Ive almost inactive far RC flying concerned since Natsbecause moving new home can sure battery packs will receive good test prior going out flying again though may get new field box built before 1981 vow have midair collision destroys Pattern airplane two months before Nats may argue some resolutions very few people want have build new Pattern ship right before Nats exceptions few have told can build new Pattern airplane 10 days two weeks often wonder get sleep go work during period takes six weeks hard work get ready its finished Im burned out dont want build another long long time resolution thats tough keep assist beginners learning fly problem normally go flying field less likely will lot other fliers Pattern practice wont interfere sport flying vice versa doesnt leave much contact beginners fact time see other club members club-sponsored event like twice yearly Fun Fly events reminds something may find interesting club likes put Fun Fly competitions less likely break airplanes events may have heard about Consequently demands airplanes high other events However got bit bold last time 32 Model Aviation Control Pete Pigeon likes canards little wonder beautiful maroon white Quasar II design spans 50 weighs 80 oz flies Supertlgre 23 photo right reproduced Polacolor print events like Limbo Most Touch Goes two minutes also Bomb Drop couple other tame events competed Sig Colt sported OS Max 20 RC Frankly thought Id out classed some hot ships Out delighted take second Bomb Drop tie second Most Touch Goes events would have placed Limbo event except some momentary dumb thumbs last pass counted Later flew under streamer set three feet winning height kind performance too shabby underpowered three-channel airplane Sig Colt has always high list airplanes recommended beginners Im sure number fellow club members also believers can very nicely less hazardous Fun Fly events Pete Pigeon sent very nice note pictures regarding canard tail first airplanes has built look very well-designed beautifully built Years ago article printed about canards old American Air craft Modeler April 1968 gave some pointers locating center mass canards June 1980 issue Model Aviation Anyway Pete said about Quasar II design flying performance great Takeoffs straight no rudder correction needed Ailer ons very positive rudder also very good aircraft will stall turn under power North Star series airplanes basically versions big brother Quasar II Although didnt invite responses anyone Im sure would glad hear other fliers interested designs can write him 5256 NE 40th Portland OR 97211 call him 509 287-6345 Randy Cuccini Meeker CO also wrote regardContinued page 103 NORTHERN CALIFORNIAS LARGESTN DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI I New high film strength lubricantU increased power engine lifeI well FUEL Highest qualily ingredients Deteraent action cut varnish iiI II II II II II II II II II II II IHOURS Monday thru Wednesday 9 30-6 30 Thursday & Friday 9 30-800I Linm rday 930-6 00Sunday 12 00-5 00J ~ April 1981 33 Another canard Pete Pigeon smaller Quasar II powered 49 still has family resemblance Canttell its colorB&W Polaroid shot makes look white North Star Ill spans 35-in weighs 22 oz Column has details MAMMOTH SCALERS nq have available en1ete line engine ents ard eufflers eust 90 15 engines such DPA I4A azd etc 142re gordies ite call catalog price Jo ni lu C i i PS 501 12321 Sam Frasclsca Ca 14112 ssass ately Part II will appear next month December written tem perature outside just over 10 degrees thats Celsius next chapter continuing story will have wait avail ability both equipment decent weather hope information presented will use will add soon possible RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued page 33 ing comments about flying high altitude has some interesting news us fly near sea level Randy wrote Im compelled send another side altitude story elevation 6000 ft used Lanier Sb Comets 35s Falcon 56s 19s 25s learn sans instructors five years back Theres no lack power fact Sb Comet will fly Enya 35 sleeve turned 1800 1 did flew poorly sure flying Senior Falcons Lanier Comets 40s 60s Sig Kadets 30s 35s Some 40 60 sport birds fly better 60s heavy built right fly fine 40 will admit altitude affects aircraft per formance might throw contest flier off game try play big motor altitude difference too heavy have lot guys learning fly 25 35 trainer 40 45 hot ship beginner Trims change change throttle land hot guys Florida California wher ever bring birds fly Rockies Strips scarce west side flying great Thanks inside story Randy Ron Van Putte 111 Sleepy Oaks Rd Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 RC Soaring/Pruss Continued page 37 least three British fliers still process selecting team group Austria Germany Switzer land have formed 1SF International Soaring Forum weekend before ClAM over 80 modelers above-mentioned countries met discussed design construction techniques airfoils 68-page report resulted report three-view Spartakus presented month thanks Hansruedi Schlapfer Switzerland Years ago three-task concept came scene USAs approach treat distance task involved thermal ing order get sufficient altitude turn get maximum distance during four-minute flight Most Europeans went other route began design slick machines would fly 12-lap course just virtue slippery lines Designers Spattakus boast LID nearly 20/1 ratio doesnt jostle 10-minute duration design envelope ponder standard 150-meter launch straightline distance 3000 meters Orwell over mile can flown no-wind condition Put F3B Distance-task perspective means nearly 20 laps could flown Wing construction alone could feature design article Ill pass just few points now Construction similar mentioned Continued page 104 MEW oo pR@ U3 Quadra McCulloch Super Hustler new prop hub will fit any e engines ones 5/1 6-24 shaft Bolt plate serves drill jig aod tapped spinner bolt Only $1995ROUSH MFG Dealer ributorP0 Box 251 Inquiries WelcomeSandyville Ohio 44671 C Catalog entie tine airplane Control line model lids P C scale Trainer kits boat model kits accessories etc SO enciosee Name __________________________ ______________________________ City Free-Flight fl/C Assist SUPER BRIGADIER 66 Plan SetSpanFo 15 ta 25 Pawor 2-4 channel 8/C Old favorite #RCFF 2 $995 RIC version has ailerons SUPER BRIGADIER 44 1 /2A A/C Fre-Flight AssistPlan 44 Span qor A/C Training#RC Set $ Prices tor Complete Plans Sub Assembly Detailed Parts Lists Add $200 tor Mailing Tube Send $100 retundable tor Complete Information Kits some really great things come S.: April 1981 103 STEELING MODELS BUILDING 3620 G StreetPhiladelphia Pa 19134 BASEBALL CAPSINTRODUCTORY OFFER See club emblem printed full color comfortable sport caps Order Now $500 ea Send catalog & quantity disc ______e 2021-B THIRD STREET RIVERSIDE CA 92507
