George Myers THE Ace R/C Experimenters Special Have seen new radios switches mixers meters other goodies covering surface transmitter Have thought 1 Id like show off like can afford 2 It would take forever learn fly way Youd practically need instrument ticket 3 I could find sensible way things 4 How can get hands try Im tell today Ace RYC Inc. aided designing talents famous Mr Fred Marks has done something extra-specialnice type guy likes smell hot rosin Ace R/C Silver Seven transmitter kit offers everything youve seen elsewhere maybe bit Ask Experimenters Special kit offers blank red box can drill saw bend file shape way heart desires Inside outside box will place meters controls pushbuttons mixers etc have selected Silver Seven menu options think want something dont havejust ask Configuring box column will address construction Myers version Ace R/C Silver Seven transmitter Tom Runge pro nounced Rung-eee president Ace R/C Inc presented what believe first Experimenters Special package assembled suit needs represented functional diagram shown elsewhere column As mentioned previous column set SILVER SEVEN CONTROL CONCEPT CONTROL INPUTS IBOARDBOARDI II I1IJI TR RTR II II I ILVER 7 ENCODER BOARj INPUT TO 5044 P LINEAR k MIX 1 BOARD LINEAR MIX 2BOARD U 2 -1 Y 4 L4 I-I- primarily use helicopter Being conservative construction will follow stages Stage consists using stock elec tronics inside customized box configura tion intended feel different wont fall trap putting airplane-type control inputs helicopter situation began 3-axis single stick option placed pivot axes align natural motion hand placed comfortable position box will notice puts stick wrong side box inclined noticeable angle Next fitted World Engines collapsible handle back because Ive always felt best things ever added trans mitter location back chosen fell crotch thumb thereby providing very comfortable grip auto matic locating device fall left hand fingers sculpt plastic little improve feel change angle projects back Finally took soft pencil traced natural paths fingers 20 Model Aviation Myers configuration Ace R/C Sil ver Seven transmitter stage 1 controls instruments visible photograph except RF selector switch back barren appearance conceals fact option imaginable hidden beneath removable back cover photos month Timothy J Myers 6 Functional diagram Myers version Silver Seven transmitter critical elements mydesign Reading clockwise top left transmitter case shows control positioning top half case Hear view transmitter ne lower nait back cover nas shows handle RF selector switch meter antenna encoder removed show 5/7 encoder log amp exponential board seen attached crossbar trim adjust board function generator installed trim adjust board lies alongside installed control layout sheet instruction manual glued extra plug-in resistors supplied purpose adjusting inside cover 3-axis stick orientation suit feel shape exponential function RF section mounted inside back cover Notethatthere aretwo RF boards RF meter 4PDT switch Deans connector subassembly 5/7 encoder onto crossbar crossbar also supports dual-rate switches 6- 7-channel selector switch trim adjust board plugs encoder board can replaced either log amp 2-channel mixer boards modifying rest transmitter way Remove four screws whole assembly comes Out hand service right-hand side box became centerlines installation controls side explains fanned-out locations see plainly photo showing edge transmitter Front-panel switches bottom-surface charg ing jacks annoy put right-hand panel underneath encoder board gets out way transmitter can charged standing up lying its side flat its back whichever fits situation installing back transmitter snaps place powerful Thunk began worry about damaging RF crystals previously decided mount everything RF directly back functional controls could mounted fixed flange usually considered bottom thought led split back two pieces shown photo RF section retained two screws remaining portion serving removable cover staggering array adjustments provided designer Fred Marks encoder board its sub-boards Everything RF turned Out two RF boards option pre-assembled pre aligned factory mandated FCC 4PDT Noble switch RF meter antenna 3-pin Deans connector stuck soldering lug provides convenient disconnect Continued page 109 August 198021 moment truth Heres Old George clinging Experimenters Special negotiates Heliboy off pad safe distance spectators No inverted flight yet POSITIVE NO LEAK AND PRESSURE SHUTOFF VALVE PERFECT FOR Smoke systems--anyone plane large enough install separate smoke tank can incorporate super smoker added flying enjoyment Inflight Fuel Shutoffs Pylon Free Flight R/C SUPER SIMPLE AND EASY TO INSTALL valve compact enough mount anywhere -- position requires extra servo operate Du-Bro Super Smoker comes assembled complete 34 neoprene fuel tubing two pressure fittings mounting screws complete instructions CAT NO 255 C 7U 1QJ DU-BAO PRODUCTS INC 480 Banner Bond Wou ondo nos 60084 3000 feet care 4000-ft range present AMA altitude record 3400 feet Unlimited held Jack Hiner World FAT altitude record 4988 feet SOAR club members John Dineen present holder AMA National record 2-meter flight 2050 feet see what could accomplished model size Pegasus Remember accord ing FAI rules total all-up weight model cannot exceed 11 pounds may find does Jack Hiner launching Noon Balloon climbing cloud bases afternoon progresses best way get really high altitudes Locating CG main wing blade safest stable position altitude flight Conclusion Much preceding can applied soaring models have found advice will apply especially large models best suited flying high far thanks go Jack Hiner advice flying model John Dineen help laying up original fuselage other SOAR members cooperation support Last course least appreciation must go both wife mother have over years put up lot mess bother associated hobby yet still capable showing enthusiasm new project takes sky RC Technique/Myers continued page 21 point battery voltage modulation signal Its wired everything switches RF board use wondered antenna would substantially supported situation dont give another thought could use Continued page 112 NORTHERN CAUFORNIAS LARGESTU DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI well FUELyou New high film strength lubricantN increased power engine lifeI Hinhst qualily ingredients -entcut I~J I II II II II II II II II IHOURS Monday thru Wednesday 930-630 Thursday & Friday 930-800I L atwday93c600 Sunday 1200-500 J st 1980 109 FUEL jzIfll L APPLIED DESIGN CORPORATION 738 Penn SI El Segundo CA 90245 MINI w SANDER ADJUSTABLE TENSION HAND BELT SANDER FIRMLY HOLDS PAPER FOR EASIER SANDING Padded flats eleven Handy Hid EasytnUse$115 MINI-STRIPS PRECISION DIE-CUT Medium Garnet SAVES TIMEREPIACEMENTFine Garnet AND EFFORT $115SANDING BELTSAssId Waler Preol TEE t BAR ALUMINUM EXTRUSION SANDING BLOCK tar ann RUFF-STUFF Sit-adhesive sand paper Large Tue GuInea Went WearDint 11 lachSlSS k., Handyle Use 22lnchSl91 RUFF F ADHESIVE SHEET SELF ~MAKE YOUR OWN SPECIAL SANDING SHAPES Easy Use Ne niensy ghan ar dryheg time MediumFlu SaperFian $59 MINI~sAw $499 COMPACT 10 inch HACK SAW SAWS ANYTHING ANYWHERE law hen ragged dlecast tram 2mlartahle chip-prent plastic Int hrn4te Receding nun ad B hlade liven geed wan acceas Cata weed plastic metal HARDENED MUSIC WIRE MINI SAW BLADES 3Iar $125 drive nails Everything tiny bit off center put antenna over its part switch make sufficient clearance controls right-hand panel Setting up back way forced include crossbar chopped pounded Out piece soft 090 dural became natural support encoder board several switches experiences dual-rate transmitter convinced switches outside box get knocked out position too easily sol put insideYou will notice thatthe encoder board upside down intended mounted bottom box no bottom case theres no room encoder ard put mounting holes along other edge So pounded L-shaped mount ing clips flat provided Ace R/C purpose mounting board off bottom box used tie board crossbar batteries taped place intended manufacturer leaving space side wires switches etc makes very neat installation see Soldering parts together circuit boards provided wired exactly per instruc tions controls connected once again using instructions wires color codes make life difficult has Alignment also followed Ace RIC instructions result everything worked right first time may have noticed isnt Solder Wire Lug B description really need write Ace RIC Inc Box 511 E Higginsville MO 64037 tell told ask construction manual 11 G507 $2 will find its very complete point column Ace makes very easy build up Super Transmit ter whatever configuration pleases very little cost Checkout What follows essentially factory checkout procedure checklist Myers ver sion * Ace RIG Silver Seven transmitter I Antenna 5 collapsed 40/2 extended sections electrically connected *2 Back Upper section securely attached grounded box Lower section securely attached easily removable *3 Carrying handle Check fit 3 positions 4 On/on switch Check function leakage isolation 5 Charging jack Check function leakage isolation 6 Battery capacity Show 600 maH ur discharge rate 7 Operating current Encoder 33 ma Complete transmitter 135 ma 8 Operating time 4 hours fully charged pack 9 ESV meter indications Green Scale 110 98 VDC Red Scale 98 85 VDC *10 RF bandswitch Check function leakage isolation 11 RF output Show 750mw 72080 72240 MHz *12 RF output meter Show full scale deflec tion @ 110 VDC battery pack 13 Mechanical controls & adjustments Check adjust range motion spring force binding required Control Channel Numbers 1234567 PrimaryControlXXX X X X X Pd ContrCentergXXX Trim ControlXXX X Continued page 114 11 2 Model Aviation Serious model builders have reading MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS fifty years Theres good reason MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS original model airplane magazine 50 years continued complete infor mative model magazine market feature construction articles Radio Control planes cars sailboats powerboats plus full coverage Free Flight Control Line addition magazine carry in-depth Engine Review month I'I MODEL AIRPLANE NEWSSUBSCRIPTION PRICES 837 Post Road year $2000 Darien CT 06820Canada add $100 other countries add $275 IPayment countries must US funds NameI ______________________________ Address_____________________________________________________[v33][b15952799192723910]] CityState7ip 5 Ive enclosed check money order US funds ONLYI 5 Master Charge/Visa Number___________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________[v32][b81130154800]]I ExpIration dateSignature New nubacrIlIon processIng normally lakes 6 weeke , Subscribe Now $2000 X st per Ace RIC instructions 14 Electrical adjustments See Construction Manual 1234567 Master Throw adjustments match Master Centering transmitter system VARIANT Reversing SwitchXXX X Dual Rate SwitchXXX Plug-In BoardsXXX JumpersXXXX *6/7 Channel SwXXX ServoCentergAdj. X X X Servo RangeAdjXXXXHi/LuXX Trim Range Adj1112 D/R Servo Range333 Exponential Shape444 Numbers refer notes below following will added Stage 2 * Mixer ContrRngAdj\XXX X ABX Direct BXX *Mixer 2 Cont Rng AdjX X X AB XXXX DirectB X X X X Audio Timer 3 30 mm adjustable time Notes 1 Trim Range screwdriver adjustment Trim Adjust Board installed Trim Range fixed R9 Exponential Function Board used R9 can changed vary Trim Range 2 Trim Range channel 4 set plug-in resistor encoder board can changed suit preferences range adjustment approximately 0% 50% cases 3 The Dual Rate function applies both linear exponential control functions chan nels 1 2 3 Linear/Exponential Switch can also fitted desired 4 The exponential function can adjusted changing plug-in resistors R4 R5 Exponential Function Board 5 Not applicable switched functions Using Alright now its built what can adjusting Master Throw Master Centering controls can make transmitter control systems different Futaba Contest 7 7 channels 131 milliseconds neutral pulse Kraft Sport 4 channels 19 ms neutral Thats pretty wide range know works because Ive done Having made adjustments thereby convert uncomplicated system like Kraft Sport instance servo reversing dual rate exponential control adjustable trim range V-tail mixing host other refine ments OUR AIM KEEP SPORT FLYING THE F UN IN SPECIALIZING IN OT FF KITS AND ENGINES FOR THE COMPETITOR WE HAVE THE HOT EQUIPMENT Interprim PLANES 120 E Enlo Rd DOATS ps SOX m CARS TRAINS anWutt 04445301 4 Jo Quyb- 4419 2SS625 WE BUY OR TRADE OLD ENGINES AND KITS Before signing off really must thank Tim Peters Jennings KS suggestions have already included design will see Dave Chesney helpful suggestions encouragement Also Ed Farabaugh extensive list safety considerations expect will show up John Prestons column rest keep writing looking dont answer personally may find answered Thanks George M Myers 70 Froeblich Farm Road Hicks yule NY 11801 RC Scale/Wischers continued page 33 Corsair F4U- IA Except fiberglass fuse lage model covered iberglass cloth Super Coverite given base coat overall Hobbypoxy silver followed Aero Gloss dope Robart retract gear used obtain rotation legs Sonic Systems air actuators Joe also entered Mitsubishi KI-5 Sonia Precision Scale class model finished similar manner panel lines hand-drawn etched silver base No Toledo show would complete masterworks Jim Funduk crowd-pleasing plane year Lockheed F 04-G Starfigbter using 7 diameter custom ducted fan 75 cc K&B engine Built scale 1 model has span 38i length 96 Like P-38 Lightning last year fuselage covered 004 aluminum Handmade retracts have cylinders sealed 0 rings leaked hydraulic fluid realistically four-spar wing sheeted a Judging amount atten tion received F-104 favorite among viewers certainly talked-about plane display comments dealing 11-pound planes ability fly such tiny wing area Wing loading would range 50 60 oz per sq ft will need lot runway Previous efforts high wing loadings have indicated need runways 1000 114 Model Aviation last sentence tells read again PHOTOS BOOKLETSCOJNACCEIESThe thing now learn fly Special GY 014 X 60 solid lines $295 ppdHeliboy new box still using Custom needle valves racing wheelsmechanical mixers provided quick fills fuel shut-a Ifs 8 othersSchluter Id like tell went right out REPLA TECH detailed brochure send 25 cents toand flew like expert would lie INTERNATIONAKustom Kraflsmanship Box 2699 Laguna HillsThis transmitter feels different purpose CATALOGS $200U800 MC KENZU wvCalIf 92653 Ph f714 830-5162 V OA OREGON S4Umind put right back square consider dont like need buy another box repackage components Watch Stage 2 later column
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/08
Page Numbers: 20, 21, 109, 112, 114
George Myers THE Ace R/C Experimenters Special Have seen new radios switches mixers meters other goodies covering surface transmitter Have thought 1 Id like show off like can afford 2 It would take forever learn fly way Youd practically need instrument ticket 3 I could find sensible way things 4 How can get hands try Im tell today Ace RYC Inc. aided designing talents famous Mr Fred Marks has done something extra-specialnice type guy likes smell hot rosin Ace R/C Silver Seven transmitter kit offers everything youve seen elsewhere maybe bit Ask Experimenters Special kit offers blank red box can drill saw bend file shape way heart desires Inside outside box will place meters controls pushbuttons mixers etc have selected Silver Seven menu options think want something dont havejust ask Configuring box column will address construction Myers version Ace R/C Silver Seven transmitter Tom Runge pro nounced Rung-eee president Ace R/C Inc presented what believe first Experimenters Special package assembled suit needs represented functional diagram shown elsewhere column As mentioned previous column set SILVER SEVEN CONTROL CONCEPT CONTROL INPUTS IBOARDBOARDI II I1IJI TR RTR II II I ILVER 7 ENCODER BOARj INPUT TO 5044 P LINEAR k MIX 1 BOARD LINEAR MIX 2BOARD U 2 -1 Y 4 L4 I-I- primarily use helicopter Being conservative construction will follow stages Stage consists using stock elec tronics inside customized box configura tion intended feel different wont fall trap putting airplane-type control inputs helicopter situation began 3-axis single stick option placed pivot axes align natural motion hand placed comfortable position box will notice puts stick wrong side box inclined noticeable angle Next fitted World Engines collapsible handle back because Ive always felt best things ever added trans mitter location back chosen fell crotch thumb thereby providing very comfortable grip auto matic locating device fall left hand fingers sculpt plastic little improve feel change angle projects back Finally took soft pencil traced natural paths fingers 20 Model Aviation Myers configuration Ace R/C Sil ver Seven transmitter stage 1 controls instruments visible photograph except RF selector switch back barren appearance conceals fact option imaginable hidden beneath removable back cover photos month Timothy J Myers 6 Functional diagram Myers version Silver Seven transmitter critical elements mydesign Reading clockwise top left transmitter case shows control positioning top half case Hear view transmitter ne lower nait back cover nas shows handle RF selector switch meter antenna encoder removed show 5/7 encoder log amp exponential board seen attached crossbar trim adjust board function generator installed trim adjust board lies alongside installed control layout sheet instruction manual glued extra plug-in resistors supplied purpose adjusting inside cover 3-axis stick orientation suit feel shape exponential function RF section mounted inside back cover Notethatthere aretwo RF boards RF meter 4PDT switch Deans connector subassembly 5/7 encoder onto crossbar crossbar also supports dual-rate switches 6- 7-channel selector switch trim adjust board plugs encoder board can replaced either log amp 2-channel mixer boards modifying rest transmitter way Remove four screws whole assembly comes Out hand service right-hand side box became centerlines installation controls side explains fanned-out locations see plainly photo showing edge transmitter Front-panel switches bottom-surface charg ing jacks annoy put right-hand panel underneath encoder board gets out way transmitter can charged standing up lying its side flat its back whichever fits situation installing back transmitter snaps place powerful Thunk began worry about damaging RF crystals previously decided mount everything RF directly back functional controls could mounted fixed flange usually considered bottom thought led split back two pieces shown photo RF section retained two screws remaining portion serving removable cover staggering array adjustments provided designer Fred Marks encoder board its sub-boards Everything RF turned Out two RF boards option pre-assembled pre aligned factory mandated FCC 4PDT Noble switch RF meter antenna 3-pin Deans connector stuck soldering lug provides convenient disconnect Continued page 109 August 198021 moment truth Heres Old George clinging Experimenters Special negotiates Heliboy off pad safe distance spectators No inverted flight yet POSITIVE NO LEAK AND PRESSURE SHUTOFF VALVE PERFECT FOR Smoke systems--anyone plane large enough install separate smoke tank can incorporate super smoker added flying enjoyment Inflight Fuel Shutoffs Pylon Free Flight R/C SUPER SIMPLE AND EASY TO INSTALL valve compact enough mount anywhere -- position requires extra servo operate Du-Bro Super Smoker comes assembled complete 34 neoprene fuel tubing two pressure fittings mounting screws complete instructions CAT NO 255 C 7U 1QJ DU-BAO PRODUCTS INC 480 Banner Bond Wou ondo nos 60084 3000 feet care 4000-ft range present AMA altitude record 3400 feet Unlimited held Jack Hiner World FAT altitude record 4988 feet SOAR club members John Dineen present holder AMA National record 2-meter flight 2050 feet see what could accomplished model size Pegasus Remember accord ing FAI rules total all-up weight model cannot exceed 11 pounds may find does Jack Hiner launching Noon Balloon climbing cloud bases afternoon progresses best way get really high altitudes Locating CG main wing blade safest stable position altitude flight Conclusion Much preceding can applied soaring models have found advice will apply especially large models best suited flying high far thanks go Jack Hiner advice flying model John Dineen help laying up original fuselage other SOAR members cooperation support Last course least appreciation must go both wife mother have over years put up lot mess bother associated hobby yet still capable showing enthusiasm new project takes sky RC Technique/Myers continued page 21 point battery voltage modulation signal Its wired everything switches RF board use wondered antenna would substantially supported situation dont give another thought could use Continued page 112 NORTHERN CAUFORNIAS LARGESTU DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI well FUELyou New high film strength lubricantN increased power engine lifeI Hinhst qualily ingredients -entcut I~J I II II II II II II II II IHOURS Monday thru Wednesday 930-630 Thursday & Friday 930-800I L atwday93c600 Sunday 1200-500 J st 1980 109 FUEL jzIfll L APPLIED DESIGN CORPORATION 738 Penn SI El Segundo CA 90245 MINI w SANDER ADJUSTABLE TENSION HAND BELT SANDER FIRMLY HOLDS PAPER FOR EASIER SANDING Padded flats eleven Handy Hid EasytnUse$115 MINI-STRIPS PRECISION DIE-CUT Medium Garnet SAVES TIMEREPIACEMENTFine Garnet AND EFFORT $115SANDING BELTSAssId Waler Preol TEE t BAR ALUMINUM EXTRUSION SANDING BLOCK tar ann RUFF-STUFF Sit-adhesive sand paper Large Tue GuInea Went WearDint 11 lachSlSS k., Handyle Use 22lnchSl91 RUFF F ADHESIVE SHEET SELF ~MAKE YOUR OWN SPECIAL SANDING SHAPES Easy Use Ne niensy ghan ar dryheg time MediumFlu SaperFian $59 MINI~sAw $499 COMPACT 10 inch HACK SAW SAWS ANYTHING ANYWHERE law hen ragged dlecast tram 2mlartahle chip-prent plastic Int hrn4te Receding nun ad B hlade liven geed wan acceas Cata weed plastic metal HARDENED MUSIC WIRE MINI SAW BLADES 3Iar $125 drive nails Everything tiny bit off center put antenna over its part switch make sufficient clearance controls right-hand panel Setting up back way forced include crossbar chopped pounded Out piece soft 090 dural became natural support encoder board several switches experiences dual-rate transmitter convinced switches outside box get knocked out position too easily sol put insideYou will notice thatthe encoder board upside down intended mounted bottom box no bottom case theres no room encoder ard put mounting holes along other edge So pounded L-shaped mount ing clips flat provided Ace R/C purpose mounting board off bottom box used tie board crossbar batteries taped place intended manufacturer leaving space side wires switches etc makes very neat installation see Soldering parts together circuit boards provided wired exactly per instruc tions controls connected once again using instructions wires color codes make life difficult has Alignment also followed Ace RIC instructions result everything worked right first time may have noticed isnt Solder Wire Lug B description really need write Ace RIC Inc Box 511 E Higginsville MO 64037 tell told ask construction manual 11 G507 $2 will find its very complete point column Ace makes very easy build up Super Transmit ter whatever configuration pleases very little cost Checkout What follows essentially factory checkout procedure checklist Myers ver sion * Ace RIG Silver Seven transmitter I Antenna 5 collapsed 40/2 extended sections electrically connected *2 Back Upper section securely attached grounded box Lower section securely attached easily removable *3 Carrying handle Check fit 3 positions 4 On/on switch Check function leakage isolation 5 Charging jack Check function leakage isolation 6 Battery capacity Show 600 maH ur discharge rate 7 Operating current Encoder 33 ma Complete transmitter 135 ma 8 Operating time 4 hours fully charged pack 9 ESV meter indications Green Scale 110 98 VDC Red Scale 98 85 VDC *10 RF bandswitch Check function leakage isolation 11 RF output Show 750mw 72080 72240 MHz *12 RF output meter Show full scale deflec tion @ 110 VDC battery pack 13 Mechanical controls & adjustments Check adjust range motion spring force binding required Control Channel Numbers 1234567 PrimaryControlXXX X X X X Pd ContrCentergXXX Trim ControlXXX X Continued page 114 11 2 Model Aviation Serious model builders have reading MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS fifty years Theres good reason MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS original model airplane magazine 50 years continued complete infor mative model magazine market feature construction articles Radio Control planes cars sailboats powerboats plus full coverage Free Flight Control Line addition magazine carry in-depth Engine Review month I'I MODEL AIRPLANE NEWSSUBSCRIPTION PRICES 837 Post Road year $2000 Darien CT 06820Canada add $100 other countries add $275 IPayment countries must US funds NameI ______________________________ Address_____________________________________________________[v33][b15952799192723910]] CityState7ip 5 Ive enclosed check money order US funds ONLYI 5 Master Charge/Visa Number___________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________[v32][b81130154800]]I ExpIration dateSignature New nubacrIlIon processIng normally lakes 6 weeke , Subscribe Now $2000 X st per Ace RIC instructions 14 Electrical adjustments See Construction Manual 1234567 Master Throw adjustments match Master Centering transmitter system VARIANT Reversing SwitchXXX X Dual Rate SwitchXXX Plug-In BoardsXXX JumpersXXXX *6/7 Channel SwXXX ServoCentergAdj. X X X Servo RangeAdjXXXXHi/LuXX Trim Range Adj1112 D/R Servo Range333 Exponential Shape444 Numbers refer notes below following will added Stage 2 * Mixer ContrRngAdj\XXX X ABX Direct BXX *Mixer 2 Cont Rng AdjX X X AB XXXX DirectB X X X X Audio Timer 3 30 mm adjustable time Notes 1 Trim Range screwdriver adjustment Trim Adjust Board installed Trim Range fixed R9 Exponential Function Board used R9 can changed vary Trim Range 2 Trim Range channel 4 set plug-in resistor encoder board can changed suit preferences range adjustment approximately 0% 50% cases 3 The Dual Rate function applies both linear exponential control functions chan nels 1 2 3 Linear/Exponential Switch can also fitted desired 4 The exponential function can adjusted changing plug-in resistors R4 R5 Exponential Function Board 5 Not applicable switched functions Using Alright now its built what can adjusting Master Throw Master Centering controls can make transmitter control systems different Futaba Contest 7 7 channels 131 milliseconds neutral pulse Kraft Sport 4 channels 19 ms neutral Thats pretty wide range know works because Ive done Having made adjustments thereby convert uncomplicated system like Kraft Sport instance servo reversing dual rate exponential control adjustable trim range V-tail mixing host other refine ments OUR AIM KEEP SPORT FLYING THE F UN IN SPECIALIZING IN OT FF KITS AND ENGINES FOR THE COMPETITOR WE HAVE THE HOT EQUIPMENT Interprim PLANES 120 E Enlo Rd DOATS ps SOX m CARS TRAINS anWutt 04445301 4 Jo Quyb- 4419 2SS625 WE BUY OR TRADE OLD ENGINES AND KITS Before signing off really must thank Tim Peters Jennings KS suggestions have already included design will see Dave Chesney helpful suggestions encouragement Also Ed Farabaugh extensive list safety considerations expect will show up John Prestons column rest keep writing looking dont answer personally may find answered Thanks George M Myers 70 Froeblich Farm Road Hicks yule NY 11801 RC Scale/Wischers continued page 33 Corsair F4U- IA Except fiberglass fuse lage model covered iberglass cloth Super Coverite given base coat overall Hobbypoxy silver followed Aero Gloss dope Robart retract gear used obtain rotation legs Sonic Systems air actuators Joe also entered Mitsubishi KI-5 Sonia Precision Scale class model finished similar manner panel lines hand-drawn etched silver base No Toledo show would complete masterworks Jim Funduk crowd-pleasing plane year Lockheed F 04-G Starfigbter using 7 diameter custom ducted fan 75 cc K&B engine Built scale 1 model has span 38i length 96 Like P-38 Lightning last year fuselage covered 004 aluminum Handmade retracts have cylinders sealed 0 rings leaked hydraulic fluid realistically four-spar wing sheeted a Judging amount atten tion received F-104 favorite among viewers certainly talked-about plane display comments dealing 11-pound planes ability fly such tiny wing area Wing loading would range 50 60 oz per sq ft will need lot runway Previous efforts high wing loadings have indicated need runways 1000 114 Model Aviation last sentence tells read again PHOTOS BOOKLETSCOJNACCEIESThe thing now learn fly Special GY 014 X 60 solid lines $295 ppdHeliboy new box still using Custom needle valves racing wheelsmechanical mixers provided quick fills fuel shut-a Ifs 8 othersSchluter Id like tell went right out REPLA TECH detailed brochure send 25 cents toand flew like expert would lie INTERNATIONAKustom Kraflsmanship Box 2699 Laguna HillsThis transmitter feels different purpose CATALOGS $200U800 MC KENZU wvCalIf 92653 Ph f714 830-5162 V OA OREGON S4Umind put right back square consider dont like need buy another box repackage components Watch Stage 2 later column
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/08
Page Numbers: 20, 21, 109, 112, 114
George Myers THE Ace R/C Experimenters Special Have seen new radios switches mixers meters other goodies covering surface transmitter Have thought 1 Id like show off like can afford 2 It would take forever learn fly way Youd practically need instrument ticket 3 I could find sensible way things 4 How can get hands try Im tell today Ace RYC Inc. aided designing talents famous Mr Fred Marks has done something extra-specialnice type guy likes smell hot rosin Ace R/C Silver Seven transmitter kit offers everything youve seen elsewhere maybe bit Ask Experimenters Special kit offers blank red box can drill saw bend file shape way heart desires Inside outside box will place meters controls pushbuttons mixers etc have selected Silver Seven menu options think want something dont havejust ask Configuring box column will address construction Myers version Ace R/C Silver Seven transmitter Tom Runge pro nounced Rung-eee president Ace R/C Inc presented what believe first Experimenters Special package assembled suit needs represented functional diagram shown elsewhere column As mentioned previous column set SILVER SEVEN CONTROL CONCEPT CONTROL INPUTS IBOARDBOARDI II I1IJI TR RTR II II I ILVER 7 ENCODER BOARj INPUT TO 5044 P LINEAR k MIX 1 BOARD LINEAR MIX 2BOARD U 2 -1 Y 4 L4 I-I- primarily use helicopter Being conservative construction will follow stages Stage consists using stock elec tronics inside customized box configura tion intended feel different wont fall trap putting airplane-type control inputs helicopter situation began 3-axis single stick option placed pivot axes align natural motion hand placed comfortable position box will notice puts stick wrong side box inclined noticeable angle Next fitted World Engines collapsible handle back because Ive always felt best things ever added trans mitter location back chosen fell crotch thumb thereby providing very comfortable grip auto matic locating device fall left hand fingers sculpt plastic little improve feel change angle projects back Finally took soft pencil traced natural paths fingers 20 Model Aviation Myers configuration Ace R/C Sil ver Seven transmitter stage 1 controls instruments visible photograph except RF selector switch back barren appearance conceals fact option imaginable hidden beneath removable back cover photos month Timothy J Myers 6 Functional diagram Myers version Silver Seven transmitter critical elements mydesign Reading clockwise top left transmitter case shows control positioning top half case Hear view transmitter ne lower nait back cover nas shows handle RF selector switch meter antenna encoder removed show 5/7 encoder log amp exponential board seen attached crossbar trim adjust board function generator installed trim adjust board lies alongside installed control layout sheet instruction manual glued extra plug-in resistors supplied purpose adjusting inside cover 3-axis stick orientation suit feel shape exponential function RF section mounted inside back cover Notethatthere aretwo RF boards RF meter 4PDT switch Deans connector subassembly 5/7 encoder onto crossbar crossbar also supports dual-rate switches 6- 7-channel selector switch trim adjust board plugs encoder board can replaced either log amp 2-channel mixer boards modifying rest transmitter way Remove four screws whole assembly comes Out hand service right-hand side box became centerlines installation controls side explains fanned-out locations see plainly photo showing edge transmitter Front-panel switches bottom-surface charg ing jacks annoy put right-hand panel underneath encoder board gets out way transmitter can charged standing up lying its side flat its back whichever fits situation installing back transmitter snaps place powerful Thunk began worry about damaging RF crystals previously decided mount everything RF directly back functional controls could mounted fixed flange usually considered bottom thought led split back two pieces shown photo RF section retained two screws remaining portion serving removable cover staggering array adjustments provided designer Fred Marks encoder board its sub-boards Everything RF turned Out two RF boards option pre-assembled pre aligned factory mandated FCC 4PDT Noble switch RF meter antenna 3-pin Deans connector stuck soldering lug provides convenient disconnect Continued page 109 August 198021 moment truth Heres Old George clinging Experimenters Special negotiates Heliboy off pad safe distance spectators No inverted flight yet POSITIVE NO LEAK AND PRESSURE SHUTOFF VALVE PERFECT FOR Smoke systems--anyone plane large enough install separate smoke tank can incorporate super smoker added flying enjoyment Inflight Fuel Shutoffs Pylon Free Flight R/C SUPER SIMPLE AND EASY TO INSTALL valve compact enough mount anywhere -- position requires extra servo operate Du-Bro Super Smoker comes assembled complete 34 neoprene fuel tubing two pressure fittings mounting screws complete instructions CAT NO 255 C 7U 1QJ DU-BAO PRODUCTS INC 480 Banner Bond Wou ondo nos 60084 3000 feet care 4000-ft range present AMA altitude record 3400 feet Unlimited held Jack Hiner World FAT altitude record 4988 feet SOAR club members John Dineen present holder AMA National record 2-meter flight 2050 feet see what could accomplished model size Pegasus Remember accord ing FAI rules total all-up weight model cannot exceed 11 pounds may find does Jack Hiner launching Noon Balloon climbing cloud bases afternoon progresses best way get really high altitudes Locating CG main wing blade safest stable position altitude flight Conclusion Much preceding can applied soaring models have found advice will apply especially large models best suited flying high far thanks go Jack Hiner advice flying model John Dineen help laying up original fuselage other SOAR members cooperation support Last course least appreciation must go both wife mother have over years put up lot mess bother associated hobby yet still capable showing enthusiasm new project takes sky RC Technique/Myers continued page 21 point battery voltage modulation signal Its wired everything switches RF board use wondered antenna would substantially supported situation dont give another thought could use Continued page 112 NORTHERN CAUFORNIAS LARGESTU DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI well FUELyou New high film strength lubricantN increased power engine lifeI Hinhst qualily ingredients -entcut I~J I II II II II II II II II IHOURS Monday thru Wednesday 930-630 Thursday & Friday 930-800I L atwday93c600 Sunday 1200-500 J st 1980 109 FUEL jzIfll L APPLIED DESIGN CORPORATION 738 Penn SI El Segundo CA 90245 MINI w SANDER ADJUSTABLE TENSION HAND BELT SANDER FIRMLY HOLDS PAPER FOR EASIER SANDING Padded flats eleven Handy Hid EasytnUse$115 MINI-STRIPS PRECISION DIE-CUT Medium Garnet SAVES TIMEREPIACEMENTFine Garnet AND EFFORT $115SANDING BELTSAssId Waler Preol TEE t BAR ALUMINUM EXTRUSION SANDING BLOCK tar ann RUFF-STUFF Sit-adhesive sand paper Large Tue GuInea Went WearDint 11 lachSlSS k., Handyle Use 22lnchSl91 RUFF F ADHESIVE SHEET SELF ~MAKE YOUR OWN SPECIAL SANDING SHAPES Easy Use Ne niensy ghan ar dryheg time MediumFlu SaperFian $59 MINI~sAw $499 COMPACT 10 inch HACK SAW SAWS ANYTHING ANYWHERE law hen ragged dlecast tram 2mlartahle chip-prent plastic Int hrn4te Receding nun ad B hlade liven geed wan acceas Cata weed plastic metal HARDENED MUSIC WIRE MINI SAW BLADES 3Iar $125 drive nails Everything tiny bit off center put antenna over its part switch make sufficient clearance controls right-hand panel Setting up back way forced include crossbar chopped pounded Out piece soft 090 dural became natural support encoder board several switches experiences dual-rate transmitter convinced switches outside box get knocked out position too easily sol put insideYou will notice thatthe encoder board upside down intended mounted bottom box no bottom case theres no room encoder ard put mounting holes along other edge So pounded L-shaped mount ing clips flat provided Ace R/C purpose mounting board off bottom box used tie board crossbar batteries taped place intended manufacturer leaving space side wires switches etc makes very neat installation see Soldering parts together circuit boards provided wired exactly per instruc tions controls connected once again using instructions wires color codes make life difficult has Alignment also followed Ace RIC instructions result everything worked right first time may have noticed isnt Solder Wire Lug B description really need write Ace RIC Inc Box 511 E Higginsville MO 64037 tell told ask construction manual 11 G507 $2 will find its very complete point column Ace makes very easy build up Super Transmit ter whatever configuration pleases very little cost Checkout What follows essentially factory checkout procedure checklist Myers ver sion * Ace RIG Silver Seven transmitter I Antenna 5 collapsed 40/2 extended sections electrically connected *2 Back Upper section securely attached grounded box Lower section securely attached easily removable *3 Carrying handle Check fit 3 positions 4 On/on switch Check function leakage isolation 5 Charging jack Check function leakage isolation 6 Battery capacity Show 600 maH ur discharge rate 7 Operating current Encoder 33 ma Complete transmitter 135 ma 8 Operating time 4 hours fully charged pack 9 ESV meter indications Green Scale 110 98 VDC Red Scale 98 85 VDC *10 RF bandswitch Check function leakage isolation 11 RF output Show 750mw 72080 72240 MHz *12 RF output meter Show full scale deflec tion @ 110 VDC battery pack 13 Mechanical controls & adjustments Check adjust range motion spring force binding required Control Channel Numbers 1234567 PrimaryControlXXX X X X X Pd ContrCentergXXX Trim ControlXXX X Continued page 114 11 2 Model Aviation Serious model builders have reading MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS fifty years Theres good reason MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS original model airplane magazine 50 years continued complete infor mative model magazine market feature construction articles Radio Control planes cars sailboats powerboats plus full coverage Free Flight Control Line addition magazine carry in-depth Engine Review month I'I MODEL AIRPLANE NEWSSUBSCRIPTION PRICES 837 Post Road year $2000 Darien CT 06820Canada add $100 other countries add $275 IPayment countries must US funds NameI ______________________________ Address_____________________________________________________[v33][b15952799192723910]] CityState7ip 5 Ive enclosed check money order US funds ONLYI 5 Master Charge/Visa Number___________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________[v32][b81130154800]]I ExpIration dateSignature New nubacrIlIon processIng normally lakes 6 weeke , Subscribe Now $2000 X st per Ace RIC instructions 14 Electrical adjustments See Construction Manual 1234567 Master Throw adjustments match Master Centering transmitter system VARIANT Reversing SwitchXXX X Dual Rate SwitchXXX Plug-In BoardsXXX JumpersXXXX *6/7 Channel SwXXX ServoCentergAdj. X X X Servo RangeAdjXXXXHi/LuXX Trim Range Adj1112 D/R Servo Range333 Exponential Shape444 Numbers refer notes below following will added Stage 2 * Mixer ContrRngAdj\XXX X ABX Direct BXX *Mixer 2 Cont Rng AdjX X X AB XXXX DirectB X X X X Audio Timer 3 30 mm adjustable time Notes 1 Trim Range screwdriver adjustment Trim Adjust Board installed Trim Range fixed R9 Exponential Function Board used R9 can changed vary Trim Range 2 Trim Range channel 4 set plug-in resistor encoder board can changed suit preferences range adjustment approximately 0% 50% cases 3 The Dual Rate function applies both linear exponential control functions chan nels 1 2 3 Linear/Exponential Switch can also fitted desired 4 The exponential function can adjusted changing plug-in resistors R4 R5 Exponential Function Board 5 Not applicable switched functions Using Alright now its built what can adjusting Master Throw Master Centering controls can make transmitter control systems different Futaba Contest 7 7 channels 131 milliseconds neutral pulse Kraft Sport 4 channels 19 ms neutral Thats pretty wide range know works because Ive done Having made adjustments thereby convert uncomplicated system like Kraft Sport instance servo reversing dual rate exponential control adjustable trim range V-tail mixing host other refine ments OUR AIM KEEP SPORT FLYING THE F UN IN SPECIALIZING IN OT FF KITS AND ENGINES FOR THE COMPETITOR WE HAVE THE HOT EQUIPMENT Interprim PLANES 120 E Enlo Rd DOATS ps SOX m CARS TRAINS anWutt 04445301 4 Jo Quyb- 4419 2SS625 WE BUY OR TRADE OLD ENGINES AND KITS Before signing off really must thank Tim Peters Jennings KS suggestions have already included design will see Dave Chesney helpful suggestions encouragement Also Ed Farabaugh extensive list safety considerations expect will show up John Prestons column rest keep writing looking dont answer personally may find answered Thanks George M Myers 70 Froeblich Farm Road Hicks yule NY 11801 RC Scale/Wischers continued page 33 Corsair F4U- IA Except fiberglass fuse lage model covered iberglass cloth Super Coverite given base coat overall Hobbypoxy silver followed Aero Gloss dope Robart retract gear used obtain rotation legs Sonic Systems air actuators Joe also entered Mitsubishi KI-5 Sonia Precision Scale class model finished similar manner panel lines hand-drawn etched silver base No Toledo show would complete masterworks Jim Funduk crowd-pleasing plane year Lockheed F 04-G Starfigbter using 7 diameter custom ducted fan 75 cc K&B engine Built scale 1 model has span 38i length 96 Like P-38 Lightning last year fuselage covered 004 aluminum Handmade retracts have cylinders sealed 0 rings leaked hydraulic fluid realistically four-spar wing sheeted a Judging amount atten tion received F-104 favorite among viewers certainly talked-about plane display comments dealing 11-pound planes ability fly such tiny wing area Wing loading would range 50 60 oz per sq ft will need lot runway Previous efforts high wing loadings have indicated need runways 1000 114 Model Aviation last sentence tells read again PHOTOS BOOKLETSCOJNACCEIESThe thing now learn fly Special GY 014 X 60 solid lines $295 ppdHeliboy new box still using Custom needle valves racing wheelsmechanical mixers provided quick fills fuel shut-a Ifs 8 othersSchluter Id like tell went right out REPLA TECH detailed brochure send 25 cents toand flew like expert would lie INTERNATIONAKustom Kraflsmanship Box 2699 Laguna HillsThis transmitter feels different purpose CATALOGS $200U800 MC KENZU wvCalIf 92653 Ph f714 830-5162 V OA OREGON S4Umind put right back square consider dont like need buy another box repackage components Watch Stage 2 later column
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/08
Page Numbers: 20, 21, 109, 112, 114
George Myers THE Ace R/C Experimenters Special Have seen new radios switches mixers meters other goodies covering surface transmitter Have thought 1 Id like show off like can afford 2 It would take forever learn fly way Youd practically need instrument ticket 3 I could find sensible way things 4 How can get hands try Im tell today Ace RYC Inc. aided designing talents famous Mr Fred Marks has done something extra-specialnice type guy likes smell hot rosin Ace R/C Silver Seven transmitter kit offers everything youve seen elsewhere maybe bit Ask Experimenters Special kit offers blank red box can drill saw bend file shape way heart desires Inside outside box will place meters controls pushbuttons mixers etc have selected Silver Seven menu options think want something dont havejust ask Configuring box column will address construction Myers version Ace R/C Silver Seven transmitter Tom Runge pro nounced Rung-eee president Ace R/C Inc presented what believe first Experimenters Special package assembled suit needs represented functional diagram shown elsewhere column As mentioned previous column set SILVER SEVEN CONTROL CONCEPT CONTROL INPUTS IBOARDBOARDI II I1IJI TR RTR II II I ILVER 7 ENCODER BOARj INPUT TO 5044 P LINEAR k MIX 1 BOARD LINEAR MIX 2BOARD U 2 -1 Y 4 L4 I-I- primarily use helicopter Being conservative construction will follow stages Stage consists using stock elec tronics inside customized box configura tion intended feel different wont fall trap putting airplane-type control inputs helicopter situation began 3-axis single stick option placed pivot axes align natural motion hand placed comfortable position box will notice puts stick wrong side box inclined noticeable angle Next fitted World Engines collapsible handle back because Ive always felt best things ever added trans mitter location back chosen fell crotch thumb thereby providing very comfortable grip auto matic locating device fall left hand fingers sculpt plastic little improve feel change angle projects back Finally took soft pencil traced natural paths fingers 20 Model Aviation Myers configuration Ace R/C Sil ver Seven transmitter stage 1 controls instruments visible photograph except RF selector switch back barren appearance conceals fact option imaginable hidden beneath removable back cover photos month Timothy J Myers 6 Functional diagram Myers version Silver Seven transmitter critical elements mydesign Reading clockwise top left transmitter case shows control positioning top half case Hear view transmitter ne lower nait back cover nas shows handle RF selector switch meter antenna encoder removed show 5/7 encoder log amp exponential board seen attached crossbar trim adjust board function generator installed trim adjust board lies alongside installed control layout sheet instruction manual glued extra plug-in resistors supplied purpose adjusting inside cover 3-axis stick orientation suit feel shape exponential function RF section mounted inside back cover Notethatthere aretwo RF boards RF meter 4PDT switch Deans connector subassembly 5/7 encoder onto crossbar crossbar also supports dual-rate switches 6- 7-channel selector switch trim adjust board plugs encoder board can replaced either log amp 2-channel mixer boards modifying rest transmitter way Remove four screws whole assembly comes Out hand service right-hand side box became centerlines installation controls side explains fanned-out locations see plainly photo showing edge transmitter Front-panel switches bottom-surface charg ing jacks annoy put right-hand panel underneath encoder board gets out way transmitter can charged standing up lying its side flat its back whichever fits situation installing back transmitter snaps place powerful Thunk began worry about damaging RF crystals previously decided mount everything RF directly back functional controls could mounted fixed flange usually considered bottom thought led split back two pieces shown photo RF section retained two screws remaining portion serving removable cover staggering array adjustments provided designer Fred Marks encoder board its sub-boards Everything RF turned Out two RF boards option pre-assembled pre aligned factory mandated FCC 4PDT Noble switch RF meter antenna 3-pin Deans connector stuck soldering lug provides convenient disconnect Continued page 109 August 198021 moment truth Heres Old George clinging Experimenters Special negotiates Heliboy off pad safe distance spectators No inverted flight yet POSITIVE NO LEAK AND PRESSURE SHUTOFF VALVE PERFECT FOR Smoke systems--anyone plane large enough install separate smoke tank can incorporate super smoker added flying enjoyment Inflight Fuel Shutoffs Pylon Free Flight R/C SUPER SIMPLE AND EASY TO INSTALL valve compact enough mount anywhere -- position requires extra servo operate Du-Bro Super Smoker comes assembled complete 34 neoprene fuel tubing two pressure fittings mounting screws complete instructions CAT NO 255 C 7U 1QJ DU-BAO PRODUCTS INC 480 Banner Bond Wou ondo nos 60084 3000 feet care 4000-ft range present AMA altitude record 3400 feet Unlimited held Jack Hiner World FAT altitude record 4988 feet SOAR club members John Dineen present holder AMA National record 2-meter flight 2050 feet see what could accomplished model size Pegasus Remember accord ing FAI rules total all-up weight model cannot exceed 11 pounds may find does Jack Hiner launching Noon Balloon climbing cloud bases afternoon progresses best way get really high altitudes Locating CG main wing blade safest stable position altitude flight Conclusion Much preceding can applied soaring models have found advice will apply especially large models best suited flying high far thanks go Jack Hiner advice flying model John Dineen help laying up original fuselage other SOAR members cooperation support Last course least appreciation must go both wife mother have over years put up lot mess bother associated hobby yet still capable showing enthusiasm new project takes sky RC Technique/Myers continued page 21 point battery voltage modulation signal Its wired everything switches RF board use wondered antenna would substantially supported situation dont give another thought could use Continued page 112 NORTHERN CAUFORNIAS LARGESTU DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI well FUELyou New high film strength lubricantN increased power engine lifeI Hinhst qualily ingredients -entcut I~J I II II II II II II II II IHOURS Monday thru Wednesday 930-630 Thursday & Friday 930-800I L atwday93c600 Sunday 1200-500 J st 1980 109 FUEL jzIfll L APPLIED DESIGN CORPORATION 738 Penn SI El Segundo CA 90245 MINI w SANDER ADJUSTABLE TENSION HAND BELT SANDER FIRMLY HOLDS PAPER FOR EASIER SANDING Padded flats eleven Handy Hid EasytnUse$115 MINI-STRIPS PRECISION DIE-CUT Medium Garnet SAVES TIMEREPIACEMENTFine Garnet AND EFFORT $115SANDING BELTSAssId Waler Preol TEE t BAR ALUMINUM EXTRUSION SANDING BLOCK tar ann RUFF-STUFF Sit-adhesive sand paper Large Tue GuInea Went WearDint 11 lachSlSS k., Handyle Use 22lnchSl91 RUFF F ADHESIVE SHEET SELF ~MAKE YOUR OWN SPECIAL SANDING SHAPES Easy Use Ne niensy ghan ar dryheg time MediumFlu SaperFian $59 MINI~sAw $499 COMPACT 10 inch HACK SAW SAWS ANYTHING ANYWHERE law hen ragged dlecast tram 2mlartahle chip-prent plastic Int hrn4te Receding nun ad B hlade liven geed wan acceas Cata weed plastic metal HARDENED MUSIC WIRE MINI SAW BLADES 3Iar $125 drive nails Everything tiny bit off center put antenna over its part switch make sufficient clearance controls right-hand panel Setting up back way forced include crossbar chopped pounded Out piece soft 090 dural became natural support encoder board several switches experiences dual-rate transmitter convinced switches outside box get knocked out position too easily sol put insideYou will notice thatthe encoder board upside down intended mounted bottom box no bottom case theres no room encoder ard put mounting holes along other edge So pounded L-shaped mount ing clips flat provided Ace R/C purpose mounting board off bottom box used tie board crossbar batteries taped place intended manufacturer leaving space side wires switches etc makes very neat installation see Soldering parts together circuit boards provided wired exactly per instruc tions controls connected once again using instructions wires color codes make life difficult has Alignment also followed Ace RIC instructions result everything worked right first time may have noticed isnt Solder Wire Lug B description really need write Ace RIC Inc Box 511 E Higginsville MO 64037 tell told ask construction manual 11 G507 $2 will find its very complete point column Ace makes very easy build up Super Transmit ter whatever configuration pleases very little cost Checkout What follows essentially factory checkout procedure checklist Myers ver sion * Ace RIG Silver Seven transmitter I Antenna 5 collapsed 40/2 extended sections electrically connected *2 Back Upper section securely attached grounded box Lower section securely attached easily removable *3 Carrying handle Check fit 3 positions 4 On/on switch Check function leakage isolation 5 Charging jack Check function leakage isolation 6 Battery capacity Show 600 maH ur discharge rate 7 Operating current Encoder 33 ma Complete transmitter 135 ma 8 Operating time 4 hours fully charged pack 9 ESV meter indications Green Scale 110 98 VDC Red Scale 98 85 VDC *10 RF bandswitch Check function leakage isolation 11 RF output Show 750mw 72080 72240 MHz *12 RF output meter Show full scale deflec tion @ 110 VDC battery pack 13 Mechanical controls & adjustments Check adjust range motion spring force binding required Control Channel Numbers 1234567 PrimaryControlXXX X X X X Pd ContrCentergXXX Trim ControlXXX X Continued page 114 11 2 Model Aviation Serious model builders have reading MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS fifty years Theres good reason MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS original model airplane magazine 50 years continued complete infor mative model magazine market feature construction articles Radio Control planes cars sailboats powerboats plus full coverage Free Flight Control Line addition magazine carry in-depth Engine Review month I'I MODEL AIRPLANE NEWSSUBSCRIPTION PRICES 837 Post Road year $2000 Darien CT 06820Canada add $100 other countries add $275 IPayment countries must US funds NameI ______________________________ Address_____________________________________________________[v33][b15952799192723910]] CityState7ip 5 Ive enclosed check money order US funds ONLYI 5 Master Charge/Visa Number___________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________[v32][b81130154800]]I ExpIration dateSignature New nubacrIlIon processIng normally lakes 6 weeke , Subscribe Now $2000 X st per Ace RIC instructions 14 Electrical adjustments See Construction Manual 1234567 Master Throw adjustments match Master Centering transmitter system VARIANT Reversing SwitchXXX X Dual Rate SwitchXXX Plug-In BoardsXXX JumpersXXXX *6/7 Channel SwXXX ServoCentergAdj. X X X Servo RangeAdjXXXXHi/LuXX Trim Range Adj1112 D/R Servo Range333 Exponential Shape444 Numbers refer notes below following will added Stage 2 * Mixer ContrRngAdj\XXX X ABX Direct BXX *Mixer 2 Cont Rng AdjX X X AB XXXX DirectB X X X X Audio Timer 3 30 mm adjustable time Notes 1 Trim Range screwdriver adjustment Trim Adjust Board installed Trim Range fixed R9 Exponential Function Board used R9 can changed vary Trim Range 2 Trim Range channel 4 set plug-in resistor encoder board can changed suit preferences range adjustment approximately 0% 50% cases 3 The Dual Rate function applies both linear exponential control functions chan nels 1 2 3 Linear/Exponential Switch can also fitted desired 4 The exponential function can adjusted changing plug-in resistors R4 R5 Exponential Function Board 5 Not applicable switched functions Using Alright now its built what can adjusting Master Throw Master Centering controls can make transmitter control systems different Futaba Contest 7 7 channels 131 milliseconds neutral pulse Kraft Sport 4 channels 19 ms neutral Thats pretty wide range know works because Ive done Having made adjustments thereby convert uncomplicated system like Kraft Sport instance servo reversing dual rate exponential control adjustable trim range V-tail mixing host other refine ments OUR AIM KEEP SPORT FLYING THE F UN IN SPECIALIZING IN OT FF KITS AND ENGINES FOR THE COMPETITOR WE HAVE THE HOT EQUIPMENT Interprim PLANES 120 E Enlo Rd DOATS ps SOX m CARS TRAINS anWutt 04445301 4 Jo Quyb- 4419 2SS625 WE BUY OR TRADE OLD ENGINES AND KITS Before signing off really must thank Tim Peters Jennings KS suggestions have already included design will see Dave Chesney helpful suggestions encouragement Also Ed Farabaugh extensive list safety considerations expect will show up John Prestons column rest keep writing looking dont answer personally may find answered Thanks George M Myers 70 Froeblich Farm Road Hicks yule NY 11801 RC Scale/Wischers continued page 33 Corsair F4U- IA Except fiberglass fuse lage model covered iberglass cloth Super Coverite given base coat overall Hobbypoxy silver followed Aero Gloss dope Robart retract gear used obtain rotation legs Sonic Systems air actuators Joe also entered Mitsubishi KI-5 Sonia Precision Scale class model finished similar manner panel lines hand-drawn etched silver base No Toledo show would complete masterworks Jim Funduk crowd-pleasing plane year Lockheed F 04-G Starfigbter using 7 diameter custom ducted fan 75 cc K&B engine Built scale 1 model has span 38i length 96 Like P-38 Lightning last year fuselage covered 004 aluminum Handmade retracts have cylinders sealed 0 rings leaked hydraulic fluid realistically four-spar wing sheeted a Judging amount atten tion received F-104 favorite among viewers certainly talked-about plane display comments dealing 11-pound planes ability fly such tiny wing area Wing loading would range 50 60 oz per sq ft will need lot runway Previous efforts high wing loadings have indicated need runways 1000 114 Model Aviation last sentence tells read again PHOTOS BOOKLETSCOJNACCEIESThe thing now learn fly Special GY 014 X 60 solid lines $295 ppdHeliboy new box still using Custom needle valves racing wheelsmechanical mixers provided quick fills fuel shut-a Ifs 8 othersSchluter Id like tell went right out REPLA TECH detailed brochure send 25 cents toand flew like expert would lie INTERNATIONAKustom Kraflsmanship Box 2699 Laguna HillsThis transmitter feels different purpose CATALOGS $200U800 MC KENZU wvCalIf 92653 Ph f714 830-5162 V OA OREGON S4Umind put right back square consider dont like need buy another box repackage components Watch Stage 2 later column
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/08
Page Numbers: 20, 21, 109, 112, 114
George Myers THE Ace R/C Experimenters Special Have seen new radios switches mixers meters other goodies covering surface transmitter Have thought 1 Id like show off like can afford 2 It would take forever learn fly way Youd practically need instrument ticket 3 I could find sensible way things 4 How can get hands try Im tell today Ace RYC Inc. aided designing talents famous Mr Fred Marks has done something extra-specialnice type guy likes smell hot rosin Ace R/C Silver Seven transmitter kit offers everything youve seen elsewhere maybe bit Ask Experimenters Special kit offers blank red box can drill saw bend file shape way heart desires Inside outside box will place meters controls pushbuttons mixers etc have selected Silver Seven menu options think want something dont havejust ask Configuring box column will address construction Myers version Ace R/C Silver Seven transmitter Tom Runge pro nounced Rung-eee president Ace R/C Inc presented what believe first Experimenters Special package assembled suit needs represented functional diagram shown elsewhere column As mentioned previous column set SILVER SEVEN CONTROL CONCEPT CONTROL INPUTS IBOARDBOARDI II I1IJI TR RTR II II I ILVER 7 ENCODER BOARj INPUT TO 5044 P LINEAR k MIX 1 BOARD LINEAR MIX 2BOARD U 2 -1 Y 4 L4 I-I- primarily use helicopter Being conservative construction will follow stages Stage consists using stock elec tronics inside customized box configura tion intended feel different wont fall trap putting airplane-type control inputs helicopter situation began 3-axis single stick option placed pivot axes align natural motion hand placed comfortable position box will notice puts stick wrong side box inclined noticeable angle Next fitted World Engines collapsible handle back because Ive always felt best things ever added trans mitter location back chosen fell crotch thumb thereby providing very comfortable grip auto matic locating device fall left hand fingers sculpt plastic little improve feel change angle projects back Finally took soft pencil traced natural paths fingers 20 Model Aviation Myers configuration Ace R/C Sil ver Seven transmitter stage 1 controls instruments visible photograph except RF selector switch back barren appearance conceals fact option imaginable hidden beneath removable back cover photos month Timothy J Myers 6 Functional diagram Myers version Silver Seven transmitter critical elements mydesign Reading clockwise top left transmitter case shows control positioning top half case Hear view transmitter ne lower nait back cover nas shows handle RF selector switch meter antenna encoder removed show 5/7 encoder log amp exponential board seen attached crossbar trim adjust board function generator installed trim adjust board lies alongside installed control layout sheet instruction manual glued extra plug-in resistors supplied purpose adjusting inside cover 3-axis stick orientation suit feel shape exponential function RF section mounted inside back cover Notethatthere aretwo RF boards RF meter 4PDT switch Deans connector subassembly 5/7 encoder onto crossbar crossbar also supports dual-rate switches 6- 7-channel selector switch trim adjust board plugs encoder board can replaced either log amp 2-channel mixer boards modifying rest transmitter way Remove four screws whole assembly comes Out hand service right-hand side box became centerlines installation controls side explains fanned-out locations see plainly photo showing edge transmitter Front-panel switches bottom-surface charg ing jacks annoy put right-hand panel underneath encoder board gets out way transmitter can charged standing up lying its side flat its back whichever fits situation installing back transmitter snaps place powerful Thunk began worry about damaging RF crystals previously decided mount everything RF directly back functional controls could mounted fixed flange usually considered bottom thought led split back two pieces shown photo RF section retained two screws remaining portion serving removable cover staggering array adjustments provided designer Fred Marks encoder board its sub-boards Everything RF turned Out two RF boards option pre-assembled pre aligned factory mandated FCC 4PDT Noble switch RF meter antenna 3-pin Deans connector stuck soldering lug provides convenient disconnect Continued page 109 August 198021 moment truth Heres Old George clinging Experimenters Special negotiates Heliboy off pad safe distance spectators No inverted flight yet POSITIVE NO LEAK AND PRESSURE SHUTOFF VALVE PERFECT FOR Smoke systems--anyone plane large enough install separate smoke tank can incorporate super smoker added flying enjoyment Inflight Fuel Shutoffs Pylon Free Flight R/C SUPER SIMPLE AND EASY TO INSTALL valve compact enough mount anywhere -- position requires extra servo operate Du-Bro Super Smoker comes assembled complete 34 neoprene fuel tubing two pressure fittings mounting screws complete instructions CAT NO 255 C 7U 1QJ DU-BAO PRODUCTS INC 480 Banner Bond Wou ondo nos 60084 3000 feet care 4000-ft range present AMA altitude record 3400 feet Unlimited held Jack Hiner World FAT altitude record 4988 feet SOAR club members John Dineen present holder AMA National record 2-meter flight 2050 feet see what could accomplished model size Pegasus Remember accord ing FAI rules total all-up weight model cannot exceed 11 pounds may find does Jack Hiner launching Noon Balloon climbing cloud bases afternoon progresses best way get really high altitudes Locating CG main wing blade safest stable position altitude flight Conclusion Much preceding can applied soaring models have found advice will apply especially large models best suited flying high far thanks go Jack Hiner advice flying model John Dineen help laying up original fuselage other SOAR members cooperation support Last course least appreciation must go both wife mother have over years put up lot mess bother associated hobby yet still capable showing enthusiasm new project takes sky RC Technique/Myers continued page 21 point battery voltage modulation signal Its wired everything switches RF board use wondered antenna would substantially supported situation dont give another thought could use Continued page 112 NORTHERN CAUFORNIAS LARGESTU DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI well FUELyou New high film strength lubricantN increased power engine lifeI Hinhst qualily ingredients -entcut I~J I II II II II II II II II IHOURS Monday thru Wednesday 930-630 Thursday & Friday 930-800I L atwday93c600 Sunday 1200-500 J st 1980 109 FUEL jzIfll L APPLIED DESIGN CORPORATION 738 Penn SI El Segundo CA 90245 MINI w SANDER ADJUSTABLE TENSION HAND BELT SANDER FIRMLY HOLDS PAPER FOR EASIER SANDING Padded flats eleven Handy Hid EasytnUse$115 MINI-STRIPS PRECISION DIE-CUT Medium Garnet SAVES TIMEREPIACEMENTFine Garnet AND EFFORT $115SANDING BELTSAssId Waler Preol TEE t BAR ALUMINUM EXTRUSION SANDING BLOCK tar ann RUFF-STUFF Sit-adhesive sand paper Large Tue GuInea Went WearDint 11 lachSlSS k., Handyle Use 22lnchSl91 RUFF F ADHESIVE SHEET SELF ~MAKE YOUR OWN SPECIAL SANDING SHAPES Easy Use Ne niensy ghan ar dryheg time MediumFlu SaperFian $59 MINI~sAw $499 COMPACT 10 inch HACK SAW SAWS ANYTHING ANYWHERE law hen ragged dlecast tram 2mlartahle chip-prent plastic Int hrn4te Receding nun ad B hlade liven geed wan acceas Cata weed plastic metal HARDENED MUSIC WIRE MINI SAW BLADES 3Iar $125 drive nails Everything tiny bit off center put antenna over its part switch make sufficient clearance controls right-hand panel Setting up back way forced include crossbar chopped pounded Out piece soft 090 dural became natural support encoder board several switches experiences dual-rate transmitter convinced switches outside box get knocked out position too easily sol put insideYou will notice thatthe encoder board upside down intended mounted bottom box no bottom case theres no room encoder ard put mounting holes along other edge So pounded L-shaped mount ing clips flat provided Ace R/C purpose mounting board off bottom box used tie board crossbar batteries taped place intended manufacturer leaving space side wires switches etc makes very neat installation see Soldering parts together circuit boards provided wired exactly per instruc tions controls connected once again using instructions wires color codes make life difficult has Alignment also followed Ace RIC instructions result everything worked right first time may have noticed isnt Solder Wire Lug B description really need write Ace RIC Inc Box 511 E Higginsville MO 64037 tell told ask construction manual 11 G507 $2 will find its very complete point column Ace makes very easy build up Super Transmit ter whatever configuration pleases very little cost Checkout What follows essentially factory checkout procedure checklist Myers ver sion * Ace RIG Silver Seven transmitter I Antenna 5 collapsed 40/2 extended sections electrically connected *2 Back Upper section securely attached grounded box Lower section securely attached easily removable *3 Carrying handle Check fit 3 positions 4 On/on switch Check function leakage isolation 5 Charging jack Check function leakage isolation 6 Battery capacity Show 600 maH ur discharge rate 7 Operating current Encoder 33 ma Complete transmitter 135 ma 8 Operating time 4 hours fully charged pack 9 ESV meter indications Green Scale 110 98 VDC Red Scale 98 85 VDC *10 RF bandswitch Check function leakage isolation 11 RF output Show 750mw 72080 72240 MHz *12 RF output meter Show full scale deflec tion @ 110 VDC battery pack 13 Mechanical controls & adjustments Check adjust range motion spring force binding required Control Channel Numbers 1234567 PrimaryControlXXX X X X X Pd ContrCentergXXX Trim ControlXXX X Continued page 114 11 2 Model Aviation Serious model builders have reading MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS fifty years Theres good reason MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS original model airplane magazine 50 years continued complete infor mative model magazine market feature construction articles Radio Control planes cars sailboats powerboats plus full coverage Free Flight Control Line addition magazine carry in-depth Engine Review month I'I MODEL AIRPLANE NEWSSUBSCRIPTION PRICES 837 Post Road year $2000 Darien CT 06820Canada add $100 other countries add $275 IPayment countries must US funds NameI ______________________________ Address_____________________________________________________[v33][b15952799192723910]] CityState7ip 5 Ive enclosed check money order US funds ONLYI 5 Master Charge/Visa Number___________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________[v32][b81130154800]]I ExpIration dateSignature New nubacrIlIon processIng normally lakes 6 weeke , Subscribe Now $2000 X st per Ace RIC instructions 14 Electrical adjustments See Construction Manual 1234567 Master Throw adjustments match Master Centering transmitter system VARIANT Reversing SwitchXXX X Dual Rate SwitchXXX Plug-In BoardsXXX JumpersXXXX *6/7 Channel SwXXX ServoCentergAdj. X X X Servo RangeAdjXXXXHi/LuXX Trim Range Adj1112 D/R Servo Range333 Exponential Shape444 Numbers refer notes below following will added Stage 2 * Mixer ContrRngAdj\XXX X ABX Direct BXX *Mixer 2 Cont Rng AdjX X X AB XXXX DirectB X X X X Audio Timer 3 30 mm adjustable time Notes 1 Trim Range screwdriver adjustment Trim Adjust Board installed Trim Range fixed R9 Exponential Function Board used R9 can changed vary Trim Range 2 Trim Range channel 4 set plug-in resistor encoder board can changed suit preferences range adjustment approximately 0% 50% cases 3 The Dual Rate function applies both linear exponential control functions chan nels 1 2 3 Linear/Exponential Switch can also fitted desired 4 The exponential function can adjusted changing plug-in resistors R4 R5 Exponential Function Board 5 Not applicable switched functions Using Alright now its built what can adjusting Master Throw Master Centering controls can make transmitter control systems different Futaba Contest 7 7 channels 131 milliseconds neutral pulse Kraft Sport 4 channels 19 ms neutral Thats pretty wide range know works because Ive done Having made adjustments thereby convert uncomplicated system like Kraft Sport instance servo reversing dual rate exponential control adjustable trim range V-tail mixing host other refine ments OUR AIM KEEP SPORT FLYING THE F UN IN SPECIALIZING IN OT FF KITS AND ENGINES FOR THE COMPETITOR WE HAVE THE HOT EQUIPMENT Interprim PLANES 120 E Enlo Rd DOATS ps SOX m CARS TRAINS anWutt 04445301 4 Jo Quyb- 4419 2SS625 WE BUY OR TRADE OLD ENGINES AND KITS Before signing off really must thank Tim Peters Jennings KS suggestions have already included design will see Dave Chesney helpful suggestions encouragement Also Ed Farabaugh extensive list safety considerations expect will show up John Prestons column rest keep writing looking dont answer personally may find answered Thanks George M Myers 70 Froeblich Farm Road Hicks yule NY 11801 RC Scale/Wischers continued page 33 Corsair F4U- IA Except fiberglass fuse lage model covered iberglass cloth Super Coverite given base coat overall Hobbypoxy silver followed Aero Gloss dope Robart retract gear used obtain rotation legs Sonic Systems air actuators Joe also entered Mitsubishi KI-5 Sonia Precision Scale class model finished similar manner panel lines hand-drawn etched silver base No Toledo show would complete masterworks Jim Funduk crowd-pleasing plane year Lockheed F 04-G Starfigbter using 7 diameter custom ducted fan 75 cc K&B engine Built scale 1 model has span 38i length 96 Like P-38 Lightning last year fuselage covered 004 aluminum Handmade retracts have cylinders sealed 0 rings leaked hydraulic fluid realistically four-spar wing sheeted a Judging amount atten tion received F-104 favorite among viewers certainly talked-about plane display comments dealing 11-pound planes ability fly such tiny wing area Wing loading would range 50 60 oz per sq ft will need lot runway Previous efforts high wing loadings have indicated need runways 1000 114 Model Aviation last sentence tells read again PHOTOS BOOKLETSCOJNACCEIESThe thing now learn fly Special GY 014 X 60 solid lines $295 ppdHeliboy new box still using Custom needle valves racing wheelsmechanical mixers provided quick fills fuel shut-a Ifs 8 othersSchluter Id like tell went right out REPLA TECH detailed brochure send 25 cents toand flew like expert would lie INTERNATIONAKustom Kraflsmanship Box 2699 Laguna HillsThis transmitter feels different purpose CATALOGS $200U800 MC KENZU wvCalIf 92653 Ph f714 830-5162 V OA OREGON S4Umind put right back square consider dont like need buy another box repackage components Watch Stage 2 later column