a loec ni ue George M Myers GCA FOR MODELERS have sugges tion Contest Directors lets agree use CB Channel 20 tool locating con test sites thats required find volunteer will arrive contest site about two hours early CB base station map area can monitor channel give information nec essary may cant use CB2O some reason case list alternative channel channels contest nouncement use CB2O wherever pos sible consistency Most people still use CB will keep tuned CBI9 traffic reports assignment logical easy find really somewhat annoying drive 100 miles find out contest site has relocated some obscure empty field cant identify Rand-McNally map R-M will get close enough CB take over Think GCA Ground-Controlled Approach system got idea looking Horace Hagans 8th Annual East Coast RC Helicopter Championships re located year spot behind thick row trees broken eight-ft-wide slot pair tire-tracks dirt lieve finally reduced using John Lange converter/monitor homing device tracking transmitter someone service hadnt testing rig probably wouldnt have able find place service station people area least queried knew nothing site same true two teams baseball players engaged pursuit sport /-mile contest site although other side trees So about Shall meet CB2O Lets hear DFCs am DEC District Frequency Coordinator Recently received letter took task keeping local clubs up-to-date interference situation prompted reading September 1983 column work done early spring 1983such mandates publication cycle letter arrived mid-August Apparently never occurred writer No News could Good News should have wasnt having trouble Folks still learning phase Nobody has answers believe talk another tell truth can begin accumulate some useful data Thats AMA put Interference 42 Model Aviation birds-eye view East Coast Helicopter Championships taken Kodak Disc camera riding back Georges Kalt Baron 20 chopper screen trees background completely hid site road George has say column Georges eye-in-the-sky Baron 20 camera rides aluminum box help shield radio electrical noise generated camera banded airframe camera belongs Georges friend Larry Sribnick does SF1900 battery pack nose planeused keep RC gear Kraft Super Gyro happy lots flying time George replaced stock plastic clutch Baron steel duplicatehe claims adds enough flywheel effect make model work like its larger brothers Toothed belt starting Report Cards MA June July 1983 issues Very few cards have returnedand virtually has has reported trouble old 72 MHz frequencies No trends have emerged due insufficiency data Thats quite true no trouble found new RC channels trend based absence inputs Remember ive got trouble RC55 tells us nothing have specify conditions completely possible Tell us what equipment inter ferred possible someone frequency shoots down dont want know about unless person NOT flier Guys shopping-center robots boats cars other terrestrial devices should frequency assuming got off old shared frequencies Nobody other fliers should new RC channels should someone else appear really want know can believe significant actions will taken against necessary DFCs dont hear must assume dont have problems Common Carrier CC transmitters listed Compcom report get AMA HQ arent problems goes well youll never know need know exist some thing doesnt go well owe us post card point CC transmitters shouldnt interfere RC systems under normal conditions might interfere under spe cial conditions such being placed within sight flying field dont know fly dont have par ticularly accurate information either So left post cards best source information enough postcards show up establish trend owe notification Thats system thats set up its good system ultimately times responsible what RC systems DEC does share responsibility job act two-way conduit information volunteers time spend problems time taken willing help can within limitations Now have problem want written reply some kind common courtesy says should include SASE Stamped Self-Addressed Envelope ThatIl get least hour some bodys time 20 cents really think thats no bargain perhaps should think again same vein should aware no AMA travel budget DFCs youd like have yours visit club absolute minimum should return his/her favor surrendering time make visit would arrange have him picked up home escorted dur ing meeting returned home Its big district have DEC Ace RF Interface Datamaster may well handiest gadgets hit scene long time What does let look inside transmitter out opening case isnt X-Ray its switch control electronic stopwatch stopwatch need Ace Datamaster Lets digress moment Lets say want know hours per day sun shines could look up statistics newspaper ephemeris what youd find would projections facts K- Start Counting IT get facts might hook up photo cell group photocells relay would turn clock ON/OFF Set clock 0000 during darkness come back see what reads next darkness might read 210 should cause ask time sun shone 210 would interpret 210 1410 13 hours daylight because clock limited display 1259 Keep thought Ace Datamaster limited display Continued page 144 End EResetTEA AR 12345678 what typical RC transmitters pulse string looks like seen Ace FiC RF Interface Datamaster setup George has say about column December 1983 43 k Ace RC Interface Datamaster Silver Seven transmitter make ideal combination elec tronic goodies someone likes build experiment things electronic Manufacturers Super Fli 84S18995 92$19995 Zlin Z5OL 84S15995 92$18995 Beagle Pup 85 QuadraS18995 Softglas Filler Sealer Primer one$12SOIcan Fast Threads Brass inserts 4-406132 8132 /-20S098 Fast Tape Wing Sheeting 3x50$1095 1 x50$595 Mister 5 X 5 Casted Resin PilotS1295 Starter Kits Canopy cowl LG Plans kits Send $100 catalog China Clipper/Chappell Continued page 147 Happy flying China Clipper Material List ICarl Goldberg Skylane 62 wing kit 4Aluminum soft drink cans cowls 4OS 10 engines 27-4 Props starboard side 27-6 Props pon side 4~90o Belicranks throttles 3Vs-in Balsa sheet 3 x 36 8-in Balsa sheet 3 x 36 ISheet Plexiglas 1/16 x 6 x 8 4#12 Perfect brand Control Line fuel tanks 21/16-in Brass tubing x 12 IA-in Brass tubing x 12 4-A-in Streamline brass tubing 2Vs-in Hardwood dowel x 12 4Nyrod x 36 4Du-Bro ball socket fittings 4Sets 4-40 engine mounting bolts w/nuts 116-in Length medium silicone fuel tubing l/4-in Hardwood dowel x 12 -in Plywood sheet 12 x 24 13/16-in Plywood sheet 6 x 12 4Plywood wing skin 1/64 x 12 x 48 Sig Mfg Co ISpruce pc 36 1Balsa block 6 X 4 X 3 nose block Giant Taliwbeel Assembly Now three sizes spring steel tailwheels 4to9 Lbs$1295 lOtol8Lbs $1495 l9Lbs8UP $1595 2Balsa block x l/2 x lOin sponson tips 1Balsa block x 3 x 4 cockpit roof IPkg wing cushion tape lPkg servo mounting tape 29/16 x 11/16 x 7 Hardwood sponson main spar pieces 2~60o Belleranks aileron 2Robart hinge points medium size 1Split elevator horn Contml Line type modified INylon wing screw 2 2Music wire 1/16 x 36 2Rolls Super MonoKote white ARoll Super MonoRote silver Roll Super MonoRote orange Roll SuperMonoKote black ISpool elastic thread silver metallic MiscAdhesives crew figures cockpit detail materi als 4-Cb radio etc Radio Technique/Myers Continued Daae 43 999 ms ins iseconds 1/1000 second Ace RF Interface turns Datamaster display ON/OFF show widths transmitters control pulses taken directly off transmitters tenna no intervening receiver required Normally control pulses will meas AflENTION ERS ured some value between 069 200 milliseconds trims controls centered pulse value will normally l45ms Kraft 13lms certain older Futaba sets SOms practically everyone else rotary switch RF Interface will select particular pulse want study out two eight normally generated digital AM transmitters Lets say have four-channel set identify pulse widths wiggling sticks ob serving effect time switch position Lets say find following -Throttle1 54ms 2Elevator148 3Aileron154 4Rudder147 5?300 6Throttle again154 7Elevator again148 8Aileron again154 wiggle sticks see item 5 affected control Whats going point need some additional information similar knowing sun shone 2 hours previous example need know control pulses sent out strings repeat length typical string about 2Oms also need know typical pause between control pulses 025ms So lets work out numbers transmitter Neutral pulse 4 @ lSms Spaces 4 @ 025 ins s Total7Oins Subtract time used 7Oms string time 20Oms get 13Oms Since Datamaster can read maximum 999ms shows whats left over 3Oms now un derstand 30 reading comes Since frame time time complete string pulses usually fixed about 2Oins Reset pulse thats left over must change time control pulses changeand does RF Interface keys Reset pulse set up distribution num bered switch positions its logical fifth position will Reset six seven eight repeats Transmitters other numbers channels will get cor FrOm~jen Ag Aviation TI4 FAIRCadCOI 34 ChKit #107 $3995 Far 099 15 Engines 48 Wingspan Dealer ributor Inquiries Please aend 5Ot Phene 753 273-9593for Flyline Catalog Flyline Models Inc PO Box 2136 Fairfax virginia 22031 USA 144 Model Aviation PIPER Vagabond PA 17 Wingspan 84 Flying Weight 10 lbs Engine 60 to 91 Wing Design Foamone piece Fuselage Built up balsa semimonocoque con struction$15995 Kit also includes fiberglass cowl heavy duty landing gear 040 thick windows Easyandfesttebuild * Adelighttefly Expert er Beginner OHIO SUPERSTAR PRODUCTS INC CheroKee Dr North Canton Ohio 44720Phone 216 494-8189 IGLIIZ TIllS PROFILECOM8A RA T WIDE & NARROW WEDGE 75 -- 6 oz Capacities 111ThO & STIKID Cuitim D1m huh Ingredients detailed bochueSOG stamps/check oni CAROLINA-TAFFI NDER 8345 Delhi Road Charleston Hats. Sc 29418 803-553-7169 EPOXY GLASS COWLS FOR NOSEN PICA SID MORGAM BALSA USA PLAU CONCEPT FLEET IWSTETLER RCM T-CRAFT SHEBER P1775 ft SCALE SUPER CUB FOEKER 0-7 BOEING P- 12 P-26 F4B2 P4B4 SPARROW HAWIC GEE BEE MOO Y MACBRIENS TURBULENT CHRISTEN EAGLE BRISIGNELLAS STARDUSTER II A SCALE 13-al BABY PLYBABY AIRCAMPER PILOT JUNGMANN T39 SCALE 7/4 SCALE DECATIIALON PIPER PA-IS ft OTHERS WHEEL PANTS FOR CITABRIA STAROUSTER II P1775 SKYBOL T LIBERTYSPORT CHRISTEN EAGLE RE E HAWI STEARMAN STINSON SR-B MULLIGAN ft OTHERS BR4IZED HEAT-TREATED WIRE GEARS6CABANES LARGE SCALE PLANS AvAILABLE Send $100 latest list supply Modelers fiberglass parts plansWrite call us T ft D FIBERGLASS SPECIALTIES 30925 BLOCK GARDEN CItY MI 48135 PHONE 313 421-6358 igines Engineered Meet uemanas OT tne Most Discriminating Modeler Backed Service Match Send $100 Catalog New Standard * g2223 Giant Models 8HP5%Lbs* 95 95 9 Direct Sales Only*179 Dealer Direct ALL ENGINES READY TO RUN INCLUDING 6 BOLT PROP HUB MOU NT MU FFLERS AVAILABLE AT EXTRA CHARGE * KIORITZ 24 Work Horse 32 HP bs Canton OH 44707 ROUSH MFG THEENGINEPEOPLE 5 Cleveland Ave SW U hone 216 484-6810 484-4374 responding results RF Interface wont read FM pulses right now Ace working George M Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Massey/Seaborg Continued oaoe 46 Bill also attributes Steves fast learning boys extensive reading about RC mod els before attempting first flight knew just what expect step Bill says Steves mother puts yet another way Theres no question Steve has terest determination mental ability coordinationbut Bill never would have happened Bill has great patience Theres wonderful chemistry tween working together Theres wonderful bond friendship Bill instructing Steve has one-way teaching experience As ex plains probably get out Steve does Bill program management consultant Wisconsin Bureau Alcohol Drug Abuse overcame serious problem own 16 years ago conquered alcoholism now works programs Wisconsin help other people overcome alcohol drug-related problems night first met Steve recalls just found out job going changed didnt know headed feeling very sorry myself way home after meeting Steve said myself dont have real problems Now Steve almost like ther apist doesnt realize impact has people represents much courage During September Steves RC exploits documented Madison television broadcast November inducted lifetime member MARCS honor bestowed date two other people Carl Goldberg Bob Wischer What Steve Masseys goals RC fly ing admits being thrilled speed says cant wait fly faster planes Another goal related fact Steves family lives shores Lake Waubesa just outside Madison Bill best RC seaplane fliers Wis consin has often flown planes Massey dock Steve has caught seaplane bug says ultimately intends master kind flying Any person knows Steve certain will achieve goal RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued naoe 49 Moving right along response Dave Pastor Pleasanton CA favors use pins use pin-less variety hinges preferably have molded-in holes allow epoxy rivet place easier fit squeezed-out epoxy Will simply break off flexed Cut hinge slots make sure fit function of control sur faces Only after finish applied epoxy hinges place Once satisfied control surfaces working properly time pin hinges Push heavy pin T pins work great underside model until contacts hinge Cut pin off about A6 away surface flat tool press pin flush will cause pin penetrate hinge both sides hinge drop Zap will make per manent invisible top nearly bottom used method assembling ST 46-powered Goldberg Shoestring 1977 still flying great last suggestion comes John Hankes Verona WI wrote can live premise fail-safing toothpicks may necessary might want try Assuming using nylon hinges coat flanges carbolic acid using Q-Tip making sure gets hinge line Leave set ten minutes wash water now have teeth work Next slot unfinished surfaces hinge fits snug tight Proceed finish surfaces desired manner surfaces primed painted Continued page 148 December 1983 145 Fokker Triolane Flight TestedContest Proven Rhinebeck 82 Results CamelFirst Trlplanes5 awards Scale 2 1 Engine 60 Send 75 latest price list & literature VK MODEL AIRCRAFT CO 4350 Arondale Dr Williameville NY 14221 716-6324838 $2995 mga pilots ft fN lian wwII scale fully poseable action pilot figures dressed flight gear time no assembly painting required wt 6 oz add $275 p&h nys res add sales tax allow 6 8 weeks delivery order send check money order MGA Enterprises po box 864 dept h forest hills ny 11375 11 ww I
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/12
Page Numbers: 42, 43, 144, 145
a loec ni ue George M Myers GCA FOR MODELERS have sugges tion Contest Directors lets agree use CB Channel 20 tool locating con test sites thats required find volunteer will arrive contest site about two hours early CB base station map area can monitor channel give information nec essary may cant use CB2O some reason case list alternative channel channels contest nouncement use CB2O wherever pos sible consistency Most people still use CB will keep tuned CBI9 traffic reports assignment logical easy find really somewhat annoying drive 100 miles find out contest site has relocated some obscure empty field cant identify Rand-McNally map R-M will get close enough CB take over Think GCA Ground-Controlled Approach system got idea looking Horace Hagans 8th Annual East Coast RC Helicopter Championships re located year spot behind thick row trees broken eight-ft-wide slot pair tire-tracks dirt lieve finally reduced using John Lange converter/monitor homing device tracking transmitter someone service hadnt testing rig probably wouldnt have able find place service station people area least queried knew nothing site same true two teams baseball players engaged pursuit sport /-mile contest site although other side trees So about Shall meet CB2O Lets hear DFCs am DEC District Frequency Coordinator Recently received letter took task keeping local clubs up-to-date interference situation prompted reading September 1983 column work done early spring 1983such mandates publication cycle letter arrived mid-August Apparently never occurred writer No News could Good News should have wasnt having trouble Folks still learning phase Nobody has answers believe talk another tell truth can begin accumulate some useful data Thats AMA put Interference 42 Model Aviation birds-eye view East Coast Helicopter Championships taken Kodak Disc camera riding back Georges Kalt Baron 20 chopper screen trees background completely hid site road George has say column Georges eye-in-the-sky Baron 20 camera rides aluminum box help shield radio electrical noise generated camera banded airframe camera belongs Georges friend Larry Sribnick does SF1900 battery pack nose planeused keep RC gear Kraft Super Gyro happy lots flying time George replaced stock plastic clutch Baron steel duplicatehe claims adds enough flywheel effect make model work like its larger brothers Toothed belt starting Report Cards MA June July 1983 issues Very few cards have returnedand virtually has has reported trouble old 72 MHz frequencies No trends have emerged due insufficiency data Thats quite true no trouble found new RC channels trend based absence inputs Remember ive got trouble RC55 tells us nothing have specify conditions completely possible Tell us what equipment inter ferred possible someone frequency shoots down dont want know about unless person NOT flier Guys shopping-center robots boats cars other terrestrial devices should frequency assuming got off old shared frequencies Nobody other fliers should new RC channels should someone else appear really want know can believe significant actions will taken against necessary DFCs dont hear must assume dont have problems Common Carrier CC transmitters listed Compcom report get AMA HQ arent problems goes well youll never know need know exist some thing doesnt go well owe us post card point CC transmitters shouldnt interfere RC systems under normal conditions might interfere under spe cial conditions such being placed within sight flying field dont know fly dont have par ticularly accurate information either So left post cards best source information enough postcards show up establish trend owe notification Thats system thats set up its good system ultimately times responsible what RC systems DEC does share responsibility job act two-way conduit information volunteers time spend problems time taken willing help can within limitations Now have problem want written reply some kind common courtesy says should include SASE Stamped Self-Addressed Envelope ThatIl get least hour some bodys time 20 cents really think thats no bargain perhaps should think again same vein should aware no AMA travel budget DFCs youd like have yours visit club absolute minimum should return his/her favor surrendering time make visit would arrange have him picked up home escorted dur ing meeting returned home Its big district have DEC Ace RF Interface Datamaster may well handiest gadgets hit scene long time What does let look inside transmitter out opening case isnt X-Ray its switch control electronic stopwatch stopwatch need Ace Datamaster Lets digress moment Lets say want know hours per day sun shines could look up statistics newspaper ephemeris what youd find would projections facts K- Start Counting IT get facts might hook up photo cell group photocells relay would turn clock ON/OFF Set clock 0000 during darkness come back see what reads next darkness might read 210 should cause ask time sun shone 210 would interpret 210 1410 13 hours daylight because clock limited display 1259 Keep thought Ace Datamaster limited display Continued page 144 End EResetTEA AR 12345678 what typical RC transmitters pulse string looks like seen Ace FiC RF Interface Datamaster setup George has say about column December 1983 43 k Ace RC Interface Datamaster Silver Seven transmitter make ideal combination elec tronic goodies someone likes build experiment things electronic Manufacturers Super Fli 84S18995 92$19995 Zlin Z5OL 84S15995 92$18995 Beagle Pup 85 QuadraS18995 Softglas Filler Sealer Primer one$12SOIcan Fast Threads Brass inserts 4-406132 8132 /-20S098 Fast Tape Wing Sheeting 3x50$1095 1 x50$595 Mister 5 X 5 Casted Resin PilotS1295 Starter Kits Canopy cowl LG Plans kits Send $100 catalog China Clipper/Chappell Continued page 147 Happy flying China Clipper Material List ICarl Goldberg Skylane 62 wing kit 4Aluminum soft drink cans cowls 4OS 10 engines 27-4 Props starboard side 27-6 Props pon side 4~90o Belicranks throttles 3Vs-in Balsa sheet 3 x 36 8-in Balsa sheet 3 x 36 ISheet Plexiglas 1/16 x 6 x 8 4#12 Perfect brand Control Line fuel tanks 21/16-in Brass tubing x 12 IA-in Brass tubing x 12 4-A-in Streamline brass tubing 2Vs-in Hardwood dowel x 12 4Nyrod x 36 4Du-Bro ball socket fittings 4Sets 4-40 engine mounting bolts w/nuts 116-in Length medium silicone fuel tubing l/4-in Hardwood dowel x 12 -in Plywood sheet 12 x 24 13/16-in Plywood sheet 6 x 12 4Plywood wing skin 1/64 x 12 x 48 Sig Mfg Co ISpruce pc 36 1Balsa block 6 X 4 X 3 nose block Giant Taliwbeel Assembly Now three sizes spring steel tailwheels 4to9 Lbs$1295 lOtol8Lbs $1495 l9Lbs8UP $1595 2Balsa block x l/2 x lOin sponson tips 1Balsa block x 3 x 4 cockpit roof IPkg wing cushion tape lPkg servo mounting tape 29/16 x 11/16 x 7 Hardwood sponson main spar pieces 2~60o Belleranks aileron 2Robart hinge points medium size 1Split elevator horn Contml Line type modified INylon wing screw 2 2Music wire 1/16 x 36 2Rolls Super MonoKote white ARoll Super MonoRote silver Roll Super MonoRote orange Roll SuperMonoKote black ISpool elastic thread silver metallic MiscAdhesives crew figures cockpit detail materi als 4-Cb radio etc Radio Technique/Myers Continued Daae 43 999 ms ins iseconds 1/1000 second Ace RF Interface turns Datamaster display ON/OFF show widths transmitters control pulses taken directly off transmitters tenna no intervening receiver required Normally control pulses will meas AflENTION ERS ured some value between 069 200 milliseconds trims controls centered pulse value will normally l45ms Kraft 13lms certain older Futaba sets SOms practically everyone else rotary switch RF Interface will select particular pulse want study out two eight normally generated digital AM transmitters Lets say have four-channel set identify pulse widths wiggling sticks ob serving effect time switch position Lets say find following -Throttle1 54ms 2Elevator148 3Aileron154 4Rudder147 5?300 6Throttle again154 7Elevator again148 8Aileron again154 wiggle sticks see item 5 affected control Whats going point need some additional information similar knowing sun shone 2 hours previous example need know control pulses sent out strings repeat length typical string about 2Oms also need know typical pause between control pulses 025ms So lets work out numbers transmitter Neutral pulse 4 @ lSms Spaces 4 @ 025 ins s Total7Oins Subtract time used 7Oms string time 20Oms get 13Oms Since Datamaster can read maximum 999ms shows whats left over 3Oms now un derstand 30 reading comes Since frame time time complete string pulses usually fixed about 2Oins Reset pulse thats left over must change time control pulses changeand does RF Interface keys Reset pulse set up distribution num bered switch positions its logical fifth position will Reset six seven eight repeats Transmitters other numbers channels will get cor FrOm~jen Ag Aviation TI4 FAIRCadCOI 34 ChKit #107 $3995 Far 099 15 Engines 48 Wingspan Dealer ributor Inquiries Please aend 5Ot Phene 753 273-9593for Flyline Catalog Flyline Models Inc PO Box 2136 Fairfax virginia 22031 USA 144 Model Aviation PIPER Vagabond PA 17 Wingspan 84 Flying Weight 10 lbs Engine 60 to 91 Wing Design Foamone piece Fuselage Built up balsa semimonocoque con struction$15995 Kit also includes fiberglass cowl heavy duty landing gear 040 thick windows Easyandfesttebuild * Adelighttefly Expert er Beginner OHIO SUPERSTAR PRODUCTS INC CheroKee Dr North Canton Ohio 44720Phone 216 494-8189 IGLIIZ TIllS PROFILECOM8A RA T WIDE & NARROW WEDGE 75 -- 6 oz Capacities 111ThO & STIKID Cuitim D1m huh Ingredients detailed bochueSOG stamps/check oni CAROLINA-TAFFI NDER 8345 Delhi Road Charleston Hats. Sc 29418 803-553-7169 EPOXY GLASS COWLS FOR NOSEN PICA SID MORGAM BALSA USA PLAU CONCEPT FLEET IWSTETLER RCM T-CRAFT SHEBER P1775 ft SCALE SUPER CUB FOEKER 0-7 BOEING P- 12 P-26 F4B2 P4B4 SPARROW HAWIC GEE BEE MOO Y MACBRIENS TURBULENT CHRISTEN EAGLE BRISIGNELLAS STARDUSTER II A SCALE 13-al BABY PLYBABY AIRCAMPER PILOT JUNGMANN T39 SCALE 7/4 SCALE DECATIIALON PIPER PA-IS ft OTHERS WHEEL PANTS FOR CITABRIA STAROUSTER II P1775 SKYBOL T LIBERTYSPORT CHRISTEN EAGLE RE E HAWI STEARMAN STINSON SR-B MULLIGAN ft OTHERS BR4IZED HEAT-TREATED WIRE GEARS6CABANES LARGE SCALE PLANS AvAILABLE Send $100 latest list supply Modelers fiberglass parts plansWrite call us T ft D FIBERGLASS SPECIALTIES 30925 BLOCK GARDEN CItY MI 48135 PHONE 313 421-6358 igines Engineered Meet uemanas OT tne Most Discriminating Modeler Backed Service Match Send $100 Catalog New Standard * g2223 Giant Models 8HP5%Lbs* 95 95 9 Direct Sales Only*179 Dealer Direct ALL ENGINES READY TO RUN INCLUDING 6 BOLT PROP HUB MOU NT MU FFLERS AVAILABLE AT EXTRA CHARGE * KIORITZ 24 Work Horse 32 HP bs Canton OH 44707 ROUSH MFG THEENGINEPEOPLE 5 Cleveland Ave SW U hone 216 484-6810 484-4374 responding results RF Interface wont read FM pulses right now Ace working George M Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Massey/Seaborg Continued oaoe 46 Bill also attributes Steves fast learning boys extensive reading about RC mod els before attempting first flight knew just what expect step Bill says Steves mother puts yet another way Theres no question Steve has terest determination mental ability coordinationbut Bill never would have happened Bill has great patience Theres wonderful chemistry tween working together Theres wonderful bond friendship Bill instructing Steve has one-way teaching experience As ex plains probably get out Steve does Bill program management consultant Wisconsin Bureau Alcohol Drug Abuse overcame serious problem own 16 years ago conquered alcoholism now works programs Wisconsin help other people overcome alcohol drug-related problems night first met Steve recalls just found out job going changed didnt know headed feeling very sorry myself way home after meeting Steve said myself dont have real problems Now Steve almost like ther apist doesnt realize impact has people represents much courage During September Steves RC exploits documented Madison television broadcast November inducted lifetime member MARCS honor bestowed date two other people Carl Goldberg Bob Wischer What Steve Masseys goals RC fly ing admits being thrilled speed says cant wait fly faster planes Another goal related fact Steves family lives shores Lake Waubesa just outside Madison Bill best RC seaplane fliers Wis consin has often flown planes Massey dock Steve has caught seaplane bug says ultimately intends master kind flying Any person knows Steve certain will achieve goal RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued naoe 49 Moving right along response Dave Pastor Pleasanton CA favors use pins use pin-less variety hinges preferably have molded-in holes allow epoxy rivet place easier fit squeezed-out epoxy Will simply break off flexed Cut hinge slots make sure fit function of control sur faces Only after finish applied epoxy hinges place Once satisfied control surfaces working properly time pin hinges Push heavy pin T pins work great underside model until contacts hinge Cut pin off about A6 away surface flat tool press pin flush will cause pin penetrate hinge both sides hinge drop Zap will make per manent invisible top nearly bottom used method assembling ST 46-powered Goldberg Shoestring 1977 still flying great last suggestion comes John Hankes Verona WI wrote can live premise fail-safing toothpicks may necessary might want try Assuming using nylon hinges coat flanges carbolic acid using Q-Tip making sure gets hinge line Leave set ten minutes wash water now have teeth work Next slot unfinished surfaces hinge fits snug tight Proceed finish surfaces desired manner surfaces primed painted Continued page 148 December 1983 145 Fokker Triolane Flight TestedContest Proven Rhinebeck 82 Results CamelFirst Trlplanes5 awards Scale 2 1 Engine 60 Send 75 latest price list & literature VK MODEL AIRCRAFT CO 4350 Arondale Dr Williameville NY 14221 716-6324838 $2995 mga pilots ft fN lian wwII scale fully poseable action pilot figures dressed flight gear time no assembly painting required wt 6 oz add $275 p&h nys res add sales tax allow 6 8 weeks delivery order send check money order MGA Enterprises po box 864 dept h forest hills ny 11375 11 ww I
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/12
Page Numbers: 42, 43, 144, 145
a loec ni ue George M Myers GCA FOR MODELERS have sugges tion Contest Directors lets agree use CB Channel 20 tool locating con test sites thats required find volunteer will arrive contest site about two hours early CB base station map area can monitor channel give information nec essary may cant use CB2O some reason case list alternative channel channels contest nouncement use CB2O wherever pos sible consistency Most people still use CB will keep tuned CBI9 traffic reports assignment logical easy find really somewhat annoying drive 100 miles find out contest site has relocated some obscure empty field cant identify Rand-McNally map R-M will get close enough CB take over Think GCA Ground-Controlled Approach system got idea looking Horace Hagans 8th Annual East Coast RC Helicopter Championships re located year spot behind thick row trees broken eight-ft-wide slot pair tire-tracks dirt lieve finally reduced using John Lange converter/monitor homing device tracking transmitter someone service hadnt testing rig probably wouldnt have able find place service station people area least queried knew nothing site same true two teams baseball players engaged pursuit sport /-mile contest site although other side trees So about Shall meet CB2O Lets hear DFCs am DEC District Frequency Coordinator Recently received letter took task keeping local clubs up-to-date interference situation prompted reading September 1983 column work done early spring 1983such mandates publication cycle letter arrived mid-August Apparently never occurred writer No News could Good News should have wasnt having trouble Folks still learning phase Nobody has answers believe talk another tell truth can begin accumulate some useful data Thats AMA put Interference 42 Model Aviation birds-eye view East Coast Helicopter Championships taken Kodak Disc camera riding back Georges Kalt Baron 20 chopper screen trees background completely hid site road George has say column Georges eye-in-the-sky Baron 20 camera rides aluminum box help shield radio electrical noise generated camera banded airframe camera belongs Georges friend Larry Sribnick does SF1900 battery pack nose planeused keep RC gear Kraft Super Gyro happy lots flying time George replaced stock plastic clutch Baron steel duplicatehe claims adds enough flywheel effect make model work like its larger brothers Toothed belt starting Report Cards MA June July 1983 issues Very few cards have returnedand virtually has has reported trouble old 72 MHz frequencies No trends have emerged due insufficiency data Thats quite true no trouble found new RC channels trend based absence inputs Remember ive got trouble RC55 tells us nothing have specify conditions completely possible Tell us what equipment inter ferred possible someone frequency shoots down dont want know about unless person NOT flier Guys shopping-center robots boats cars other terrestrial devices should frequency assuming got off old shared frequencies Nobody other fliers should new RC channels should someone else appear really want know can believe significant actions will taken against necessary DFCs dont hear must assume dont have problems Common Carrier CC transmitters listed Compcom report get AMA HQ arent problems goes well youll never know need know exist some thing doesnt go well owe us post card point CC transmitters shouldnt interfere RC systems under normal conditions might interfere under spe cial conditions such being placed within sight flying field dont know fly dont have par ticularly accurate information either So left post cards best source information enough postcards show up establish trend owe notification Thats system thats set up its good system ultimately times responsible what RC systems DEC does share responsibility job act two-way conduit information volunteers time spend problems time taken willing help can within limitations Now have problem want written reply some kind common courtesy says should include SASE Stamped Self-Addressed Envelope ThatIl get least hour some bodys time 20 cents really think thats no bargain perhaps should think again same vein should aware no AMA travel budget DFCs youd like have yours visit club absolute minimum should return his/her favor surrendering time make visit would arrange have him picked up home escorted dur ing meeting returned home Its big district have DEC Ace RF Interface Datamaster may well handiest gadgets hit scene long time What does let look inside transmitter out opening case isnt X-Ray its switch control electronic stopwatch stopwatch need Ace Datamaster Lets digress moment Lets say want know hours per day sun shines could look up statistics newspaper ephemeris what youd find would projections facts K- Start Counting IT get facts might hook up photo cell group photocells relay would turn clock ON/OFF Set clock 0000 during darkness come back see what reads next darkness might read 210 should cause ask time sun shone 210 would interpret 210 1410 13 hours daylight because clock limited display 1259 Keep thought Ace Datamaster limited display Continued page 144 End EResetTEA AR 12345678 what typical RC transmitters pulse string looks like seen Ace FiC RF Interface Datamaster setup George has say about column December 1983 43 k Ace RC Interface Datamaster Silver Seven transmitter make ideal combination elec tronic goodies someone likes build experiment things electronic Manufacturers Super Fli 84S18995 92$19995 Zlin Z5OL 84S15995 92$18995 Beagle Pup 85 QuadraS18995 Softglas Filler Sealer Primer one$12SOIcan Fast Threads Brass inserts 4-406132 8132 /-20S098 Fast Tape Wing Sheeting 3x50$1095 1 x50$595 Mister 5 X 5 Casted Resin PilotS1295 Starter Kits Canopy cowl LG Plans kits Send $100 catalog China Clipper/Chappell Continued page 147 Happy flying China Clipper Material List ICarl Goldberg Skylane 62 wing kit 4Aluminum soft drink cans cowls 4OS 10 engines 27-4 Props starboard side 27-6 Props pon side 4~90o Belicranks throttles 3Vs-in Balsa sheet 3 x 36 8-in Balsa sheet 3 x 36 ISheet Plexiglas 1/16 x 6 x 8 4#12 Perfect brand Control Line fuel tanks 21/16-in Brass tubing x 12 IA-in Brass tubing x 12 4-A-in Streamline brass tubing 2Vs-in Hardwood dowel x 12 4Nyrod x 36 4Du-Bro ball socket fittings 4Sets 4-40 engine mounting bolts w/nuts 116-in Length medium silicone fuel tubing l/4-in Hardwood dowel x 12 -in Plywood sheet 12 x 24 13/16-in Plywood sheet 6 x 12 4Plywood wing skin 1/64 x 12 x 48 Sig Mfg Co ISpruce pc 36 1Balsa block 6 X 4 X 3 nose block Giant Taliwbeel Assembly Now three sizes spring steel tailwheels 4to9 Lbs$1295 lOtol8Lbs $1495 l9Lbs8UP $1595 2Balsa block x l/2 x lOin sponson tips 1Balsa block x 3 x 4 cockpit roof IPkg wing cushion tape lPkg servo mounting tape 29/16 x 11/16 x 7 Hardwood sponson main spar pieces 2~60o Belleranks aileron 2Robart hinge points medium size 1Split elevator horn Contml Line type modified INylon wing screw 2 2Music wire 1/16 x 36 2Rolls Super MonoKote white ARoll Super MonoRote silver Roll Super MonoRote orange Roll SuperMonoKote black ISpool elastic thread silver metallic MiscAdhesives crew figures cockpit detail materi als 4-Cb radio etc Radio Technique/Myers Continued Daae 43 999 ms ins iseconds 1/1000 second Ace RF Interface turns Datamaster display ON/OFF show widths transmitters control pulses taken directly off transmitters tenna no intervening receiver required Normally control pulses will meas AflENTION ERS ured some value between 069 200 milliseconds trims controls centered pulse value will normally l45ms Kraft 13lms certain older Futaba sets SOms practically everyone else rotary switch RF Interface will select particular pulse want study out two eight normally generated digital AM transmitters Lets say have four-channel set identify pulse widths wiggling sticks ob serving effect time switch position Lets say find following -Throttle1 54ms 2Elevator148 3Aileron154 4Rudder147 5?300 6Throttle again154 7Elevator again148 8Aileron again154 wiggle sticks see item 5 affected control Whats going point need some additional information similar knowing sun shone 2 hours previous example need know control pulses sent out strings repeat length typical string about 2Oms also need know typical pause between control pulses 025ms So lets work out numbers transmitter Neutral pulse 4 @ lSms Spaces 4 @ 025 ins s Total7Oins Subtract time used 7Oms string time 20Oms get 13Oms Since Datamaster can read maximum 999ms shows whats left over 3Oms now un derstand 30 reading comes Since frame time time complete string pulses usually fixed about 2Oins Reset pulse thats left over must change time control pulses changeand does RF Interface keys Reset pulse set up distribution num bered switch positions its logical fifth position will Reset six seven eight repeats Transmitters other numbers channels will get cor FrOm~jen Ag Aviation TI4 FAIRCadCOI 34 ChKit #107 $3995 Far 099 15 Engines 48 Wingspan Dealer ributor Inquiries Please aend 5Ot Phene 753 273-9593for Flyline Catalog Flyline Models Inc PO Box 2136 Fairfax virginia 22031 USA 144 Model Aviation PIPER Vagabond PA 17 Wingspan 84 Flying Weight 10 lbs Engine 60 to 91 Wing Design Foamone piece Fuselage Built up balsa semimonocoque con struction$15995 Kit also includes fiberglass cowl heavy duty landing gear 040 thick windows Easyandfesttebuild * Adelighttefly Expert er Beginner OHIO SUPERSTAR PRODUCTS INC CheroKee Dr North Canton Ohio 44720Phone 216 494-8189 IGLIIZ TIllS PROFILECOM8A RA T WIDE & NARROW WEDGE 75 -- 6 oz Capacities 111ThO & STIKID Cuitim D1m huh Ingredients detailed bochueSOG stamps/check oni CAROLINA-TAFFI NDER 8345 Delhi Road Charleston Hats. Sc 29418 803-553-7169 EPOXY GLASS COWLS FOR NOSEN PICA SID MORGAM BALSA USA PLAU CONCEPT FLEET IWSTETLER RCM T-CRAFT SHEBER P1775 ft SCALE SUPER CUB FOEKER 0-7 BOEING P- 12 P-26 F4B2 P4B4 SPARROW HAWIC GEE BEE MOO Y MACBRIENS TURBULENT CHRISTEN EAGLE BRISIGNELLAS STARDUSTER II A SCALE 13-al BABY PLYBABY AIRCAMPER PILOT JUNGMANN T39 SCALE 7/4 SCALE DECATIIALON PIPER PA-IS ft OTHERS WHEEL PANTS FOR CITABRIA STAROUSTER II P1775 SKYBOL T LIBERTYSPORT CHRISTEN EAGLE RE E HAWI STEARMAN STINSON SR-B MULLIGAN ft OTHERS BR4IZED HEAT-TREATED WIRE GEARS6CABANES LARGE SCALE PLANS AvAILABLE Send $100 latest list supply Modelers fiberglass parts plansWrite call us T ft D FIBERGLASS SPECIALTIES 30925 BLOCK GARDEN CItY MI 48135 PHONE 313 421-6358 igines Engineered Meet uemanas OT tne Most Discriminating Modeler Backed Service Match Send $100 Catalog New Standard * g2223 Giant Models 8HP5%Lbs* 95 95 9 Direct Sales Only*179 Dealer Direct ALL ENGINES READY TO RUN INCLUDING 6 BOLT PROP HUB MOU NT MU FFLERS AVAILABLE AT EXTRA CHARGE * KIORITZ 24 Work Horse 32 HP bs Canton OH 44707 ROUSH MFG THEENGINEPEOPLE 5 Cleveland Ave SW U hone 216 484-6810 484-4374 responding results RF Interface wont read FM pulses right now Ace working George M Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Massey/Seaborg Continued oaoe 46 Bill also attributes Steves fast learning boys extensive reading about RC mod els before attempting first flight knew just what expect step Bill says Steves mother puts yet another way Theres no question Steve has terest determination mental ability coordinationbut Bill never would have happened Bill has great patience Theres wonderful chemistry tween working together Theres wonderful bond friendship Bill instructing Steve has one-way teaching experience As ex plains probably get out Steve does Bill program management consultant Wisconsin Bureau Alcohol Drug Abuse overcame serious problem own 16 years ago conquered alcoholism now works programs Wisconsin help other people overcome alcohol drug-related problems night first met Steve recalls just found out job going changed didnt know headed feeling very sorry myself way home after meeting Steve said myself dont have real problems Now Steve almost like ther apist doesnt realize impact has people represents much courage During September Steves RC exploits documented Madison television broadcast November inducted lifetime member MARCS honor bestowed date two other people Carl Goldberg Bob Wischer What Steve Masseys goals RC fly ing admits being thrilled speed says cant wait fly faster planes Another goal related fact Steves family lives shores Lake Waubesa just outside Madison Bill best RC seaplane fliers Wis consin has often flown planes Massey dock Steve has caught seaplane bug says ultimately intends master kind flying Any person knows Steve certain will achieve goal RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued naoe 49 Moving right along response Dave Pastor Pleasanton CA favors use pins use pin-less variety hinges preferably have molded-in holes allow epoxy rivet place easier fit squeezed-out epoxy Will simply break off flexed Cut hinge slots make sure fit function of control sur faces Only after finish applied epoxy hinges place Once satisfied control surfaces working properly time pin hinges Push heavy pin T pins work great underside model until contacts hinge Cut pin off about A6 away surface flat tool press pin flush will cause pin penetrate hinge both sides hinge drop Zap will make per manent invisible top nearly bottom used method assembling ST 46-powered Goldberg Shoestring 1977 still flying great last suggestion comes John Hankes Verona WI wrote can live premise fail-safing toothpicks may necessary might want try Assuming using nylon hinges coat flanges carbolic acid using Q-Tip making sure gets hinge line Leave set ten minutes wash water now have teeth work Next slot unfinished surfaces hinge fits snug tight Proceed finish surfaces desired manner surfaces primed painted Continued page 148 December 1983 145 Fokker Triolane Flight TestedContest Proven Rhinebeck 82 Results CamelFirst Trlplanes5 awards Scale 2 1 Engine 60 Send 75 latest price list & literature VK MODEL AIRCRAFT CO 4350 Arondale Dr Williameville NY 14221 716-6324838 $2995 mga pilots ft fN lian wwII scale fully poseable action pilot figures dressed flight gear time no assembly painting required wt 6 oz add $275 p&h nys res add sales tax allow 6 8 weeks delivery order send check money order MGA Enterprises po box 864 dept h forest hills ny 11375 11 ww I
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/12
Page Numbers: 42, 43, 144, 145
a loec ni ue George M Myers GCA FOR MODELERS have sugges tion Contest Directors lets agree use CB Channel 20 tool locating con test sites thats required find volunteer will arrive contest site about two hours early CB base station map area can monitor channel give information nec essary may cant use CB2O some reason case list alternative channel channels contest nouncement use CB2O wherever pos sible consistency Most people still use CB will keep tuned CBI9 traffic reports assignment logical easy find really somewhat annoying drive 100 miles find out contest site has relocated some obscure empty field cant identify Rand-McNally map R-M will get close enough CB take over Think GCA Ground-Controlled Approach system got idea looking Horace Hagans 8th Annual East Coast RC Helicopter Championships re located year spot behind thick row trees broken eight-ft-wide slot pair tire-tracks dirt lieve finally reduced using John Lange converter/monitor homing device tracking transmitter someone service hadnt testing rig probably wouldnt have able find place service station people area least queried knew nothing site same true two teams baseball players engaged pursuit sport /-mile contest site although other side trees So about Shall meet CB2O Lets hear DFCs am DEC District Frequency Coordinator Recently received letter took task keeping local clubs up-to-date interference situation prompted reading September 1983 column work done early spring 1983such mandates publication cycle letter arrived mid-August Apparently never occurred writer No News could Good News should have wasnt having trouble Folks still learning phase Nobody has answers believe talk another tell truth can begin accumulate some useful data Thats AMA put Interference 42 Model Aviation birds-eye view East Coast Helicopter Championships taken Kodak Disc camera riding back Georges Kalt Baron 20 chopper screen trees background completely hid site road George has say column Georges eye-in-the-sky Baron 20 camera rides aluminum box help shield radio electrical noise generated camera banded airframe camera belongs Georges friend Larry Sribnick does SF1900 battery pack nose planeused keep RC gear Kraft Super Gyro happy lots flying time George replaced stock plastic clutch Baron steel duplicatehe claims adds enough flywheel effect make model work like its larger brothers Toothed belt starting Report Cards MA June July 1983 issues Very few cards have returnedand virtually has has reported trouble old 72 MHz frequencies No trends have emerged due insufficiency data Thats quite true no trouble found new RC channels trend based absence inputs Remember ive got trouble RC55 tells us nothing have specify conditions completely possible Tell us what equipment inter ferred possible someone frequency shoots down dont want know about unless person NOT flier Guys shopping-center robots boats cars other terrestrial devices should frequency assuming got off old shared frequencies Nobody other fliers should new RC channels should someone else appear really want know can believe significant actions will taken against necessary DFCs dont hear must assume dont have problems Common Carrier CC transmitters listed Compcom report get AMA HQ arent problems goes well youll never know need know exist some thing doesnt go well owe us post card point CC transmitters shouldnt interfere RC systems under normal conditions might interfere under spe cial conditions such being placed within sight flying field dont know fly dont have par ticularly accurate information either So left post cards best source information enough postcards show up establish trend owe notification Thats system thats set up its good system ultimately times responsible what RC systems DEC does share responsibility job act two-way conduit information volunteers time spend problems time taken willing help can within limitations Now have problem want written reply some kind common courtesy says should include SASE Stamped Self-Addressed Envelope ThatIl get least hour some bodys time 20 cents really think thats no bargain perhaps should think again same vein should aware no AMA travel budget DFCs youd like have yours visit club absolute minimum should return his/her favor surrendering time make visit would arrange have him picked up home escorted dur ing meeting returned home Its big district have DEC Ace RF Interface Datamaster may well handiest gadgets hit scene long time What does let look inside transmitter out opening case isnt X-Ray its switch control electronic stopwatch stopwatch need Ace Datamaster Lets digress moment Lets say want know hours per day sun shines could look up statistics newspaper ephemeris what youd find would projections facts K- Start Counting IT get facts might hook up photo cell group photocells relay would turn clock ON/OFF Set clock 0000 during darkness come back see what reads next darkness might read 210 should cause ask time sun shone 210 would interpret 210 1410 13 hours daylight because clock limited display 1259 Keep thought Ace Datamaster limited display Continued page 144 End EResetTEA AR 12345678 what typical RC transmitters pulse string looks like seen Ace FiC RF Interface Datamaster setup George has say about column December 1983 43 k Ace RC Interface Datamaster Silver Seven transmitter make ideal combination elec tronic goodies someone likes build experiment things electronic Manufacturers Super Fli 84S18995 92$19995 Zlin Z5OL 84S15995 92$18995 Beagle Pup 85 QuadraS18995 Softglas Filler Sealer Primer one$12SOIcan Fast Threads Brass inserts 4-406132 8132 /-20S098 Fast Tape Wing Sheeting 3x50$1095 1 x50$595 Mister 5 X 5 Casted Resin PilotS1295 Starter Kits Canopy cowl LG Plans kits Send $100 catalog China Clipper/Chappell Continued page 147 Happy flying China Clipper Material List ICarl Goldberg Skylane 62 wing kit 4Aluminum soft drink cans cowls 4OS 10 engines 27-4 Props starboard side 27-6 Props pon side 4~90o Belicranks throttles 3Vs-in Balsa sheet 3 x 36 8-in Balsa sheet 3 x 36 ISheet Plexiglas 1/16 x 6 x 8 4#12 Perfect brand Control Line fuel tanks 21/16-in Brass tubing x 12 IA-in Brass tubing x 12 4-A-in Streamline brass tubing 2Vs-in Hardwood dowel x 12 4Nyrod x 36 4Du-Bro ball socket fittings 4Sets 4-40 engine mounting bolts w/nuts 116-in Length medium silicone fuel tubing l/4-in Hardwood dowel x 12 -in Plywood sheet 12 x 24 13/16-in Plywood sheet 6 x 12 4Plywood wing skin 1/64 x 12 x 48 Sig Mfg Co ISpruce pc 36 1Balsa block 6 X 4 X 3 nose block Giant Taliwbeel Assembly Now three sizes spring steel tailwheels 4to9 Lbs$1295 lOtol8Lbs $1495 l9Lbs8UP $1595 2Balsa block x l/2 x lOin sponson tips 1Balsa block x 3 x 4 cockpit roof IPkg wing cushion tape lPkg servo mounting tape 29/16 x 11/16 x 7 Hardwood sponson main spar pieces 2~60o Belleranks aileron 2Robart hinge points medium size 1Split elevator horn Contml Line type modified INylon wing screw 2 2Music wire 1/16 x 36 2Rolls Super MonoKote white ARoll Super MonoRote silver Roll Super MonoRote orange Roll SuperMonoKote black ISpool elastic thread silver metallic MiscAdhesives crew figures cockpit detail materi als 4-Cb radio etc Radio Technique/Myers Continued Daae 43 999 ms ins iseconds 1/1000 second Ace RF Interface turns Datamaster display ON/OFF show widths transmitters control pulses taken directly off transmitters tenna no intervening receiver required Normally control pulses will meas AflENTION ERS ured some value between 069 200 milliseconds trims controls centered pulse value will normally l45ms Kraft 13lms certain older Futaba sets SOms practically everyone else rotary switch RF Interface will select particular pulse want study out two eight normally generated digital AM transmitters Lets say have four-channel set identify pulse widths wiggling sticks ob serving effect time switch position Lets say find following -Throttle1 54ms 2Elevator148 3Aileron154 4Rudder147 5?300 6Throttle again154 7Elevator again148 8Aileron again154 wiggle sticks see item 5 affected control Whats going point need some additional information similar knowing sun shone 2 hours previous example need know control pulses sent out strings repeat length typical string about 2Oms also need know typical pause between control pulses 025ms So lets work out numbers transmitter Neutral pulse 4 @ lSms Spaces 4 @ 025 ins s Total7Oins Subtract time used 7Oms string time 20Oms get 13Oms Since Datamaster can read maximum 999ms shows whats left over 3Oms now un derstand 30 reading comes Since frame time time complete string pulses usually fixed about 2Oins Reset pulse thats left over must change time control pulses changeand does RF Interface keys Reset pulse set up distribution num bered switch positions its logical fifth position will Reset six seven eight repeats Transmitters other numbers channels will get cor FrOm~jen Ag Aviation TI4 FAIRCadCOI 34 ChKit #107 $3995 Far 099 15 Engines 48 Wingspan Dealer ributor Inquiries Please aend 5Ot Phene 753 273-9593for Flyline Catalog Flyline Models Inc PO Box 2136 Fairfax virginia 22031 USA 144 Model Aviation PIPER Vagabond PA 17 Wingspan 84 Flying Weight 10 lbs Engine 60 to 91 Wing Design Foamone piece Fuselage Built up balsa semimonocoque con struction$15995 Kit also includes fiberglass cowl heavy duty landing gear 040 thick windows Easyandfesttebuild * Adelighttefly Expert er Beginner OHIO SUPERSTAR PRODUCTS INC CheroKee Dr North Canton Ohio 44720Phone 216 494-8189 IGLIIZ TIllS PROFILECOM8A RA T WIDE & NARROW WEDGE 75 -- 6 oz Capacities 111ThO & STIKID Cuitim D1m huh Ingredients detailed bochueSOG stamps/check oni CAROLINA-TAFFI NDER 8345 Delhi Road Charleston Hats. Sc 29418 803-553-7169 EPOXY GLASS COWLS FOR NOSEN PICA SID MORGAM BALSA USA PLAU CONCEPT FLEET IWSTETLER RCM T-CRAFT SHEBER P1775 ft SCALE SUPER CUB FOEKER 0-7 BOEING P- 12 P-26 F4B2 P4B4 SPARROW HAWIC GEE BEE MOO Y MACBRIENS TURBULENT CHRISTEN EAGLE BRISIGNELLAS STARDUSTER II A SCALE 13-al BABY PLYBABY AIRCAMPER PILOT JUNGMANN T39 SCALE 7/4 SCALE DECATIIALON PIPER PA-IS ft OTHERS WHEEL PANTS FOR CITABRIA STAROUSTER II P1775 SKYBOL T LIBERTYSPORT CHRISTEN EAGLE RE E HAWI STEARMAN STINSON SR-B MULLIGAN ft OTHERS BR4IZED HEAT-TREATED WIRE GEARS6CABANES LARGE SCALE PLANS AvAILABLE Send $100 latest list supply Modelers fiberglass parts plansWrite call us T ft D FIBERGLASS SPECIALTIES 30925 BLOCK GARDEN CItY MI 48135 PHONE 313 421-6358 igines Engineered Meet uemanas OT tne Most Discriminating Modeler Backed Service Match Send $100 Catalog New Standard * g2223 Giant Models 8HP5%Lbs* 95 95 9 Direct Sales Only*179 Dealer Direct ALL ENGINES READY TO RUN INCLUDING 6 BOLT PROP HUB MOU NT MU FFLERS AVAILABLE AT EXTRA CHARGE * KIORITZ 24 Work Horse 32 HP bs Canton OH 44707 ROUSH MFG THEENGINEPEOPLE 5 Cleveland Ave SW U hone 216 484-6810 484-4374 responding results RF Interface wont read FM pulses right now Ace working George M Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Massey/Seaborg Continued oaoe 46 Bill also attributes Steves fast learning boys extensive reading about RC mod els before attempting first flight knew just what expect step Bill says Steves mother puts yet another way Theres no question Steve has terest determination mental ability coordinationbut Bill never would have happened Bill has great patience Theres wonderful chemistry tween working together Theres wonderful bond friendship Bill instructing Steve has one-way teaching experience As ex plains probably get out Steve does Bill program management consultant Wisconsin Bureau Alcohol Drug Abuse overcame serious problem own 16 years ago conquered alcoholism now works programs Wisconsin help other people overcome alcohol drug-related problems night first met Steve recalls just found out job going changed didnt know headed feeling very sorry myself way home after meeting Steve said myself dont have real problems Now Steve almost like ther apist doesnt realize impact has people represents much courage During September Steves RC exploits documented Madison television broadcast November inducted lifetime member MARCS honor bestowed date two other people Carl Goldberg Bob Wischer What Steve Masseys goals RC fly ing admits being thrilled speed says cant wait fly faster planes Another goal related fact Steves family lives shores Lake Waubesa just outside Madison Bill best RC seaplane fliers Wis consin has often flown planes Massey dock Steve has caught seaplane bug says ultimately intends master kind flying Any person knows Steve certain will achieve goal RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued naoe 49 Moving right along response Dave Pastor Pleasanton CA favors use pins use pin-less variety hinges preferably have molded-in holes allow epoxy rivet place easier fit squeezed-out epoxy Will simply break off flexed Cut hinge slots make sure fit function of control sur faces Only after finish applied epoxy hinges place Once satisfied control surfaces working properly time pin hinges Push heavy pin T pins work great underside model until contacts hinge Cut pin off about A6 away surface flat tool press pin flush will cause pin penetrate hinge both sides hinge drop Zap will make per manent invisible top nearly bottom used method assembling ST 46-powered Goldberg Shoestring 1977 still flying great last suggestion comes John Hankes Verona WI wrote can live premise fail-safing toothpicks may necessary might want try Assuming using nylon hinges coat flanges carbolic acid using Q-Tip making sure gets hinge line Leave set ten minutes wash water now have teeth work Next slot unfinished surfaces hinge fits snug tight Proceed finish surfaces desired manner surfaces primed painted Continued page 148 December 1983 145 Fokker Triolane Flight TestedContest Proven Rhinebeck 82 Results CamelFirst Trlplanes5 awards Scale 2 1 Engine 60 Send 75 latest price list & literature VK MODEL AIRCRAFT CO 4350 Arondale Dr Williameville NY 14221 716-6324838 $2995 mga pilots ft fN lian wwII scale fully poseable action pilot figures dressed flight gear time no assembly painting required wt 6 oz add $275 p&h nys res add sales tax allow 6 8 weeks delivery order send check money order MGA Enterprises po box 864 dept h forest hills ny 11375 11 ww I