George M Myers ABSTRACT 1 Wideband RC systems 2 MAT lead/acid gel-cell battery 3 What has AMA done lately 4 What flying over WIDEBAND RC SYSTEMS COMING SOON write April 1992 remind now illegal import manufacture wideband RC transmitters Report & Order FCC 91-103 mandates wideband RC transmitters may sold until 1 March 1993 used until 1 March 1998 After dates sale use respectively must end harboring wideband equipment have ideas about selling should get narrow-banded now AMA got 50 exclusive 72 MHz RC channels has taught must use lose Hanging onto channels prolong use wideband equipment way lose Model Aviation Technology 12848 Touchstone Place Palm Beach Gardens FL 33418 importing gelled electrolyte sealed lead/phosphoric acid batteries plastic cases 6-VDC x 12Ah size Charge retention time vibration resistance claimed much better Ni-Cd batteries Price $30 folks MAT have glued pack firewall Giant Scale model flown often enough convinced vibration resistance excellent German manufacturer supplied laboratory test report showing resistance 10-G vibration l00-G shock MAT offers battery replacement 1 200-mAh Ni-Cd packs used Helicopters large stiff-wing airplanes might like backup battery 2 x 5 system such Ace RICs 2 x 5 dual-battery-pack installation kit designed twin five-cell Ni-Cd batteries because selfdischarge rate about 3% per month could also use isolated servo power supply would keep both higher voltage servo other noise out receiver servos will run faster generate torque wear out sooner use voltage higher specified manufacturer Some microservos critical voltage MAT batteries must charged constant voltage constant current avoid overcharging MAT recommends use Ace R/C Inc six-volt CVC constant-voltage charger kit #34K3BC supplied Fully charged gelled electrolyte batteries should maintained trickie charger manufacturer recommends C/l000 case would 12 mA Gelled electrolyte cells should fast charged MAT battery limited 600 mA short periods Properly maintained MAT batteries 42 Model Aviation 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicks yule NY 11801 Jimmy holding Spectra Joe La Placa Irulr iirui iurn smigni oilotiinstructor GMM MAT BATTERY buddy Jeff Hughes Fast Eddy 1st 1992 Pylon Racing session SEFLI Silent Electric Flyers Long Island expected last four five years through 400 cycles 5% discharge Because cells contain phosphoric acid sulphuric acid fully charged voltage 645 volts direct current VDC End service voltage 519 VDC numbers resting voltages measured load two hours after load disconnected battery capacity rated 1200 mAh delivering 120 mA 10 hours cells capable delivering about seven times rating 84 amps about two minutes parameters nicely match expected conditions use Some receivers servos designed use four alkaline batteries maximum 63 VDC others four Ni-Cds maximum 56 VDC values within range MAT battery Ive report receiver Giant Scale model stopped working asked drive two servos through Y cable problem appeared system powered five-cell Ni-Cd pack maximum 70 VDC went away four-cell pack plugged also went away modeler removed Y connector physical size receiver clue its voltage sensitivity Very tiny printed circuit boards will have very narrow printed lines Increase current drawn through receiver using highvoltage battery packs doubling up servos possible some lines will heat up lift themselves off PC board put voltage drop system act like fuse So comes down Check systems manufacturer before use substitute like MAT battery five-cell Ni-Cd pack manufac turers catalog Failure may terminate warranty WHAT HAS AMA DONE FOR YOU LATELY RC Flying Tomorrow~ might good name part column because considers future RC flying will affected concepts discussed like what Ive got say please write say please tell FAA actively considering restrictions Unmanned Aerial Vehicles SEFLI member Larry Sribnick foreground cola-tests nis Smart Charger/Cycler Blydenberg Park Ll NY Steve Anthony bends task Ed Gandorf watches includes models things FAA does man-carrying aircraft set minimum altitudes flying over things ground AMA hosted first meeting FAA UAV Task Force November 13 1991 AMA Headquarters Reston Virginia sixth meeting held recently Input Report Order completed December 1992 AMA got involved protect interests reported Geoff Styless PR Roundup column AMA News section page 98 March 1992 issue magazine ought demonstrate Continued page 45 8IGNAL RECEIVER RECEIVER ERY-V0 BATTERY ISOLATED SERVO BATTERY TUP Hooking up higher voltage MAT battery servo operation putting excess voltage receiver takes two battery packs August1992 43 Mitchell Glicksman walks geared Astro 05 cobalt-powered Lanzo Bomber back winning flight Class Sailplane Comparison MAT battery 6-voltIl2-Ah 94 x 200 x 375 x 10 oz fivecell 14-Ah Ni-Cd pack 625 volts x 70 x 200 x 330 x 67 oz RC Flying Today/Myers Continued page 43 AMA isnt just insurance company remarks made lead us next section WHAT ARE YOU FLYING OVER Gordon Cox President Greater Saint Louis Model Association GSLMA called thank report GSLMA May 1992 issue page 59 also wanted make point flying site specifications page four AMA Membership Manual Recommended RC Flying Site Specifications Figure 2 need some amplification dealings Saint Louis County park officials asked define kinds activities can allowed oveifly area safely zone Gordon notes AMA provides insurance offers few guidelines answer question AMA s insurance excellent past safety record impress park officials Since Safety Code membership manual part AMA insurance park officials look whole AMA Member ship Manual set rules will keep park officials out trouble take Recommended RC Flying Site Specifications gospel prefer overfly farm forest no threat anybody much chance noise complaints park officials want people possible use park might think horse-riding path through forest okay might prefer put parking lot overflight area automobile owners might like idea What should under overflight area difficult question Obviously answer matter risk management Nobody trusts RC airplane low overhead least us 1 f D & J ELECTRONICS 900 Lucy Road Howell Michigan 48843 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzer Endorsed AMA/RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER Carry Full Line RCD RXs & Products Upgrading. ASK ABOUT THE NEW HOT FOCUS SERIES RADIO CONTROL SYSTEMS FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance Extra .. UPS ailCODs VISA / MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ WIRE BENDERNEEDLE FILE SETTUBE CU1TER Bends Forms Wire f2 12 Shapes l/8 5/BCapaCity Stripe MetalPlastic Handle File VY DUTY Angles Curves Loops EtcGreat Wood Plastic MotelMade Semi-Steel No WB100 -$400No NFS1O1 $500No TC58 $400 SQUARE PUNCH SET SINGLE EDGE Y KNIFE CtflSquaieeendSloits ADES LADES Set Includes Sizes ADE IN U SA o 11 1/8 3/16 114 FIRST QUALITY MADE IN USA Made Nickel Plated Steel 100 PACK 100 PACK No 5P55 $1000 NoSEB1 02- $400 KB1 1- $650 BRUSHES DREMEL 3950 N VISE 3 PCS MINIATURE TOP OF ThE UNE MOTOSTAINLESS STEEL -0 TO 118 CAP WIRE BRUSH SE ER TOOL SET 4 ng ONE EACH -BRASSINCLUDES 40 ACCESSORIES 6 6 Long- 600 NYLON STAINLESS ND CASE 10-lOLong- 800 MWB3 300 No 3950 $6800 1515Loni 1000 DRILL SETS EPOXY BRUSHES e4 1/4 Capacity 1 let Quality High Speed Steel MADE IN USA 12/PACK Z PLIERS Sets Supplied Case No EBi 2 $ 85 Doz MAKES PERFECT T BENDS D5160-1/16 tol/41. SQUEEZE D51611/16to112 j 29 pce is60 INoEB144 -$700 GrossNo ZPL -$1600 DS162-A TO Z 26 ERN TOOL & SUPPLY CO MOST POPULAR 05163-No 11060 60 pcs-$1650149 GRAND ST NEW YORK CITY N Y 10013 212-925-1006 D5164-No 611080 00Catalog Free Order $300 Coupon $300 Poetage Check Coupon-- Without Check Add $700 COD o 211 x 1 2i x 39 legs reirnwable O Can traced cut & assembled evening O No sore backs knees O No measuring necessary jig saw drill & hammer tools required construction O Designed hold Fuel tank & pump trans starter battery fuse hold adj tools etc O Ideal remote control planes cars boats comnpcie Select-a-Products / PO Box 259/ Palo Cedro CA 96073- plans Calif tax l2ocsl-$4X 0 fly Dont fly over pits other hand worry diminishes high enough high high enough does put way mancarrying aircraft ovefflight area assigned some purpose say soccer field pilots Continued page 46 August 1992 45 Willie s Winds ocks Designed FAA Specs Two Sizes & Colors Available TOLE92 IoLENOrINCLUDEO Model WZ-32 6 1/2 Dia x 32 Long $2000 Model WZ-48 12 Dia x 48 Long $3000 * Colors A International Orange B Optic Orange * Windsock will vane show wind strength * Perfect FLYING FIELD * Takes 5 Minutes assemble * REAL RIGID FRAMEWORK * 100% nylon fabric ORDER FORM NAME— ADDRESSSTATEZIPI QUANITYMODEL # OLOR orB TOTAL$I HCOLOR BTOTAL $H QUANITYMODEL #INCLUDES SHIPPING & HANDLING SEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO WILLIES WINDSOCKS 232 Patricia Lane Bartlett IL 60103 ml Cs COMPETITION ENGINES CSG049NORMALABC28K CSG049SPEEDABC35K CSG061NORMALABC27K 053061SPEEDABC35K CSG09NORMALABC27K CSG09SPEEDABC35K NEW CSGuNABC27K CSGiSPSPORTSSB18K CSG15NORMALABC27K CSG15SPEEDABC37K 05615SPEEDMC37K NEWCSG 15 ABC COMBAT SPECIAl CSD ISTR MC TEAM RACE DIESEL CRC TEAM RACE CARBURETOR FOR 1STR CSG 21SPEED ABC 28K RPM CSG 21NMARINE ABC 28K RPM CSG 602v2A8C2T0 18K RPM CSI TUNED PIPE 049-061 C59 TUNED PIPE 09 C52 TUNED PIPE 15-21-40 CSH GLOW PLUGS FOR CS ENGINES CSR SPEED PAN 049-06109 08W SPEED PAN 1521 ALL ENGINES ARE TEST RUN BEFORE THEY LEAVE ThE FACTORYl OUAUIY OF RIMAIiSI4IP-GUARANtYI YOUNGSTERS SPECIAL NEW RUSSIAN 049 UC OLOW.J4975 MUST BE UNDER 16 YEARS OLD FOR THIS SPECIAL PLEASE ADULT PURCHASE PRICE 75 Must have expirebon dataHealer Charge Ibank number CSG 049 Normd Phil Place CSG 049 Speed Fkst Place US Nlonols CSG 40 Phil Place PARIS WORtD CHAMPIONSHIPS NOTICE modeling public have misinfatmed certain columnist 9510 avalability CS producla lace aug hobby COnISa siflen CS Engines have available diate shipment tar over yearl Priority mail WI deliver order three daySl overnight prefer Al 049061 engines new SnaU Blacks parts esily Big Blade inlerchangeablef RPM REG $142 SALE $12950 RPM REG $149 SALE $13650 RPM REG $142 SALE $12760 RPM REG $146 SALE $12950 RPM REG $137 SALE $11950 RPM REG $142 SALE $12450 RPM REG $140 SALE $12250 RPM REG $55 SALE $4975 RPM REG $129 SALE $11150 RPM REG $139 SALE $12150 RPM REG $149 SALE $13150 REG $145 SALE $12775 REG $169 SALE $15775 REQ $55 SALE $5075 REQ $139 SALE $12150 REQ $149 SALE $13150 REQ $155 SALE $14175CS PULSE JET ENGINES REG $29 SALE $2775 VALVELESS STAINLESS STEEL REG $31 SALE $2975 REQ $39 SALE $3775 RUNS ON REGULAR GASOLINEI REG $399 SALE $375 SJP 1 26 LH& THRUST $18075 REG $3900 SALE $3575 5Jp 2 StIBS THRUST $21575 REG $4095 SALE $4150 NEW AT AERO ENGINES LTD ITAUAN PREOlSION AT AFFORDABLE PRICES CIPOUA tSR/C WI MUFR.. $6450 t204T-TSVR/CACYCIE$28450 5pnING SALE aae m EXCLUSIVE CS OISTRISUTOR DEALER INGUIRIES INvrrEO SEND 1550 FOR SHIPPING & HARDUNG COD ADO 1450 FLORIDA RESIDENTS ADO 9% SALES TM CHECK OR MONEY ORDER Aero Engines Ltd US distributor CS products have same location 11 yeersl authorized Bankcard dealer Visa & Master Card SENO MAIL ORDERS TO CHEROKEE HILL SOUTH AERO ENGINES LTD 2914 BUCKLEY AVE LAKE RTh FL 3348t 407-565-el 50 FROM 9PM TO 9PM RO Flying Today/Myers Continued page 45 may have avoid field use need plausible scheme controlling pilots send RC airplanes Weve needed long time assume know what under RC airplanes us have ever may have avoid field use need plausible scheme controlling pilots send RC airplanes Weve needed long fime made controlled test prove assumptions suggested Gordon could use method IAC International Aerobatic Clubfor full-scale piloted aircraft JAC defines boundaries maneuvering box stationing people corners corner monitors have pipe frame mounted ground sighting guide two-way radio plane wanders outside box infraction radioed back judges scoring stops keeps full-scale pilots place because spend money enter competition get scores might have treat repeat RC offenders student pilots permitted solo flight privileges JAC scheme would need aboutfive people some equipment place ground before could let person fly Nobody wants go flying site policeman probably dont like idea theres another possibility reader mailed clipping shows hand-held Global Positioning Satellite GPS receiver made Sony retails $1350 Another sent specification sheet desktop GPS receiver CoPilot Electronic Products Inc. 417 Rawhide Olathe KS 66061 retails $795 Prices obviously way down very precise navigating tool Somebody bound figure way put model airplane Last month talked about ways keep manned aircraft running models hypothetical GPS receiver can set up flash strobe light whenever model leaves permitted airspace Use GPS lets us measure models altitude too adding strobe light would give us telemetry deal altitude restrictions Placing GPS model airplane would put whole burden flight path control back pilots hands want eliminate need corner monitors solve overfly area problem see above Adding GPS-controlled strobe light plane would bit like putting bell cat took us 10 years get RCers accept need narrow-band RC equipment long would take Continued page 48 46 Model Aviation ENERIX .. foooorly DOCS GENERO FLY-ROD UIoOHs-Tno Fon Fl0 Spnossl Asfosl Tochnology & Toss Nood0 NoISing Bind Toon BoIIC 0-TsbnWrngKnoglsoBoon&Ooor0 loclodos Sboool Cosoons Ginodo BIss & Plyooood Skids Hsodonoo0 & Sspnn Line Coonoog PRICE CosnposilionAoSosnKss $69 F34 FsO Son PRos0 TAIL GATOB-2 RIo Ion 00 FY00 01000 bosh Tsil GBons Boo DessI AsooodI No Mooo Nooded NOT Ion sho Fosolof /07j.Ilnoos Dosigood Cosobal-Sososoor & ElocOono 0 Spo Plssoo Will Pock Aoybodys Lsoooh OPAOR 30 flOCk 5850 SPECIAL PRICE 2 FlOors $3500-n- CHEAP SENSATIONloss sIll Soosds LIko FoO 801 Pso-Flynes Fosos Wsog Kooglos Boooo Sopor Lilo ______________ DOon Brooso WOnol AS BanOssnol & 0001 lnsOuCSOOs 2035 0 BuIlds 12 1585 Dons Los Plion Fool YOs 1111 BIoso PO Boo 26 018908 Iso Cosopobssos Hsgn AislOil-Flion So SIOo TOIopd III 33615 Yoss Coo Walls Nool lOll IIs nono Poo-llingod T0 III 813-854-KITS sPAN 50 ARE 110 SPECIAC PRICE C SD. Moo0iaorProroiiJCSk dslsRilBBSlonGosonBlLOlons$49OOwrisoforpREECosslog IiIeyIfc c ff-Y1feJ RC Flying Today/Myers Continued page 46 get accept GPS/strobe installa tion long FAA mandates strobe see discussion above UAVs Most RC fliers will scream bloody murder about weight cost such device can eliminate some arguments requiring GP S/strobe models above certain weight five pounds power level 500 watts What else can Safety what think about after put hand through prop Typically modelers let things slide until complaints close field hang back someone else does lot work get reopened join another club quit hobby nobody will dog work RC flying will cease Just think GSLMA led Gordon Cox negotiates flying privileges hundreds fliers dozen clubs Thats doing dog work think members GSLMA council should accorded status AMA Leader Members because people actually leading hobby same applies club officers everywhere also think president GSLMA presidents model club associations should automatically become AMA associate vice presidents AVPs What think Ponder AMA needs workers ideas much needs money would prefer see ideas discussed newsletters copies VP AMA Headquarters will accept letters Set up standing committee club study matter report back Have answers ready before complaints come problems will go away must think about METAL 48 Model Aviation IMPORTED DIESEL ENGINES Worlds Best Selection AE AM Aurora Cipolla D-C KMD MAP Mikro MK MWS Oliver PAW Pfeffer Silver Swallow USE Also Replica Mills MOVO Letmo diesels rare imported glow engines CO motor sets Ten page catalog 00 CARLSON ENGINE IMPORTS 814 East Marconi Phoenix AZ 85022-3112 AH mnru ILUVt1U FEATURES SUSPENDED ELECTROLYTE CYCLE FLOAT OPTIONS HIGH DISCHARGE RATE LEAK PROOF NO POLARITY CHANGE COMPACT RUGGED EXTENDED SHELF LIFE EASY HANDLING
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/08
Page Numbers: 42, 43, 45, 46, 48
George M Myers ABSTRACT 1 Wideband RC systems 2 MAT lead/acid gel-cell battery 3 What has AMA done lately 4 What flying over WIDEBAND RC SYSTEMS COMING SOON write April 1992 remind now illegal import manufacture wideband RC transmitters Report & Order FCC 91-103 mandates wideband RC transmitters may sold until 1 March 1993 used until 1 March 1998 After dates sale use respectively must end harboring wideband equipment have ideas about selling should get narrow-banded now AMA got 50 exclusive 72 MHz RC channels has taught must use lose Hanging onto channels prolong use wideband equipment way lose Model Aviation Technology 12848 Touchstone Place Palm Beach Gardens FL 33418 importing gelled electrolyte sealed lead/phosphoric acid batteries plastic cases 6-VDC x 12Ah size Charge retention time vibration resistance claimed much better Ni-Cd batteries Price $30 folks MAT have glued pack firewall Giant Scale model flown often enough convinced vibration resistance excellent German manufacturer supplied laboratory test report showing resistance 10-G vibration l00-G shock MAT offers battery replacement 1 200-mAh Ni-Cd packs used Helicopters large stiff-wing airplanes might like backup battery 2 x 5 system such Ace RICs 2 x 5 dual-battery-pack installation kit designed twin five-cell Ni-Cd batteries because selfdischarge rate about 3% per month could also use isolated servo power supply would keep both higher voltage servo other noise out receiver servos will run faster generate torque wear out sooner use voltage higher specified manufacturer Some microservos critical voltage MAT batteries must charged constant voltage constant current avoid overcharging MAT recommends use Ace R/C Inc six-volt CVC constant-voltage charger kit #34K3BC supplied Fully charged gelled electrolyte batteries should maintained trickie charger manufacturer recommends C/l000 case would 12 mA Gelled electrolyte cells should fast charged MAT battery limited 600 mA short periods Properly maintained MAT batteries 42 Model Aviation 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicks yule NY 11801 Jimmy holding Spectra Joe La Placa Irulr iirui iurn smigni oilotiinstructor GMM MAT BATTERY buddy Jeff Hughes Fast Eddy 1st 1992 Pylon Racing session SEFLI Silent Electric Flyers Long Island expected last four five years through 400 cycles 5% discharge Because cells contain phosphoric acid sulphuric acid fully charged voltage 645 volts direct current VDC End service voltage 519 VDC numbers resting voltages measured load two hours after load disconnected battery capacity rated 1200 mAh delivering 120 mA 10 hours cells capable delivering about seven times rating 84 amps about two minutes parameters nicely match expected conditions use Some receivers servos designed use four alkaline batteries maximum 63 VDC others four Ni-Cds maximum 56 VDC values within range MAT battery Ive report receiver Giant Scale model stopped working asked drive two servos through Y cable problem appeared system powered five-cell Ni-Cd pack maximum 70 VDC went away four-cell pack plugged also went away modeler removed Y connector physical size receiver clue its voltage sensitivity Very tiny printed circuit boards will have very narrow printed lines Increase current drawn through receiver using highvoltage battery packs doubling up servos possible some lines will heat up lift themselves off PC board put voltage drop system act like fuse So comes down Check systems manufacturer before use substitute like MAT battery five-cell Ni-Cd pack manufac turers catalog Failure may terminate warranty WHAT HAS AMA DONE FOR YOU LATELY RC Flying Tomorrow~ might good name part column because considers future RC flying will affected concepts discussed like what Ive got say please write say please tell FAA actively considering restrictions Unmanned Aerial Vehicles SEFLI member Larry Sribnick foreground cola-tests nis Smart Charger/Cycler Blydenberg Park Ll NY Steve Anthony bends task Ed Gandorf watches includes models things FAA does man-carrying aircraft set minimum altitudes flying over things ground AMA hosted first meeting FAA UAV Task Force November 13 1991 AMA Headquarters Reston Virginia sixth meeting held recently Input Report Order completed December 1992 AMA got involved protect interests reported Geoff Styless PR Roundup column AMA News section page 98 March 1992 issue magazine ought demonstrate Continued page 45 8IGNAL RECEIVER RECEIVER ERY-V0 BATTERY ISOLATED SERVO BATTERY TUP Hooking up higher voltage MAT battery servo operation putting excess voltage receiver takes two battery packs August1992 43 Mitchell Glicksman walks geared Astro 05 cobalt-powered Lanzo Bomber back winning flight Class Sailplane Comparison MAT battery 6-voltIl2-Ah 94 x 200 x 375 x 10 oz fivecell 14-Ah Ni-Cd pack 625 volts x 70 x 200 x 330 x 67 oz RC Flying Today/Myers Continued page 43 AMA isnt just insurance company remarks made lead us next section WHAT ARE YOU FLYING OVER Gordon Cox President Greater Saint Louis Model Association GSLMA called thank report GSLMA May 1992 issue page 59 also wanted make point flying site specifications page four AMA Membership Manual Recommended RC Flying Site Specifications Figure 2 need some amplification dealings Saint Louis County park officials asked define kinds activities can allowed oveifly area safely zone Gordon notes AMA provides insurance offers few guidelines answer question AMA s insurance excellent past safety record impress park officials Since Safety Code membership manual part AMA insurance park officials look whole AMA Member ship Manual set rules will keep park officials out trouble take Recommended RC Flying Site Specifications gospel prefer overfly farm forest no threat anybody much chance noise complaints park officials want people possible use park might think horse-riding path through forest okay might prefer put parking lot overflight area automobile owners might like idea What should under overflight area difficult question Obviously answer matter risk management Nobody trusts RC airplane low overhead least us 1 f D & J ELECTRONICS 900 Lucy Road Howell Michigan 48843 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzer Endorsed AMA/RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER Carry Full Line RCD RXs & Products Upgrading. ASK ABOUT THE NEW HOT FOCUS SERIES RADIO CONTROL SYSTEMS FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance Extra .. UPS ailCODs VISA / MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ WIRE BENDERNEEDLE FILE SETTUBE CU1TER Bends Forms Wire f2 12 Shapes l/8 5/BCapaCity Stripe MetalPlastic Handle File VY DUTY Angles Curves Loops EtcGreat Wood Plastic MotelMade Semi-Steel No WB100 -$400No NFS1O1 $500No TC58 $400 SQUARE PUNCH SET SINGLE EDGE Y KNIFE CtflSquaieeendSloits ADES LADES Set Includes Sizes ADE IN U SA o 11 1/8 3/16 114 FIRST QUALITY MADE IN USA Made Nickel Plated Steel 100 PACK 100 PACK No 5P55 $1000 NoSEB1 02- $400 KB1 1- $650 BRUSHES DREMEL 3950 N VISE 3 PCS MINIATURE TOP OF ThE UNE MOTOSTAINLESS STEEL -0 TO 118 CAP WIRE BRUSH SE ER TOOL SET 4 ng ONE EACH -BRASSINCLUDES 40 ACCESSORIES 6 6 Long- 600 NYLON STAINLESS ND CASE 10-lOLong- 800 MWB3 300 No 3950 $6800 1515Loni 1000 DRILL SETS EPOXY BRUSHES e4 1/4 Capacity 1 let Quality High Speed Steel MADE IN USA 12/PACK Z PLIERS Sets Supplied Case No EBi 2 $ 85 Doz MAKES PERFECT T BENDS D5160-1/16 tol/41. SQUEEZE D51611/16to112 j 29 pce is60 INoEB144 -$700 GrossNo ZPL -$1600 DS162-A TO Z 26 ERN TOOL & SUPPLY CO MOST POPULAR 05163-No 11060 60 pcs-$1650149 GRAND ST NEW YORK CITY N Y 10013 212-925-1006 D5164-No 611080 00Catalog Free Order $300 Coupon $300 Poetage Check Coupon-- Without Check Add $700 COD o 211 x 1 2i x 39 legs reirnwable O Can traced cut & assembled evening O No sore backs knees O No measuring necessary jig saw drill & hammer tools required construction O Designed hold Fuel tank & pump trans starter battery fuse hold adj tools etc O Ideal remote control planes cars boats comnpcie Select-a-Products / PO Box 259/ Palo Cedro CA 96073- plans Calif tax l2ocsl-$4X 0 fly Dont fly over pits other hand worry diminishes high enough high high enough does put way mancarrying aircraft ovefflight area assigned some purpose say soccer field pilots Continued page 46 August 1992 45 Willie s Winds ocks Designed FAA Specs Two Sizes & Colors Available TOLE92 IoLENOrINCLUDEO Model WZ-32 6 1/2 Dia x 32 Long $2000 Model WZ-48 12 Dia x 48 Long $3000 * Colors A International Orange B Optic Orange * Windsock will vane show wind strength * Perfect FLYING FIELD * Takes 5 Minutes assemble * REAL RIGID FRAMEWORK * 100% nylon fabric ORDER FORM NAME— ADDRESSSTATEZIPI QUANITYMODEL # OLOR orB TOTAL$I HCOLOR BTOTAL $H QUANITYMODEL #INCLUDES SHIPPING & HANDLING SEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO WILLIES WINDSOCKS 232 Patricia Lane Bartlett IL 60103 ml Cs COMPETITION ENGINES CSG049NORMALABC28K CSG049SPEEDABC35K CSG061NORMALABC27K 053061SPEEDABC35K CSG09NORMALABC27K CSG09SPEEDABC35K NEW CSGuNABC27K CSGiSPSPORTSSB18K CSG15NORMALABC27K CSG15SPEEDABC37K 05615SPEEDMC37K NEWCSG 15 ABC COMBAT SPECIAl CSD ISTR MC TEAM RACE DIESEL CRC TEAM RACE CARBURETOR FOR 1STR CSG 21SPEED ABC 28K RPM CSG 21NMARINE ABC 28K RPM CSG 602v2A8C2T0 18K RPM CSI TUNED PIPE 049-061 C59 TUNED PIPE 09 C52 TUNED PIPE 15-21-40 CSH GLOW PLUGS FOR CS ENGINES CSR SPEED PAN 049-06109 08W SPEED PAN 1521 ALL ENGINES ARE TEST RUN BEFORE THEY LEAVE ThE FACTORYl OUAUIY OF RIMAIiSI4IP-GUARANtYI YOUNGSTERS SPECIAL NEW RUSSIAN 049 UC OLOW.J4975 MUST BE UNDER 16 YEARS OLD FOR THIS SPECIAL PLEASE ADULT PURCHASE PRICE 75 Must have expirebon dataHealer Charge Ibank number CSG 049 Normd Phil Place CSG 049 Speed Fkst Place US Nlonols CSG 40 Phil Place PARIS WORtD CHAMPIONSHIPS NOTICE modeling public have misinfatmed certain columnist 9510 avalability CS producla lace aug hobby COnISa siflen CS Engines have available diate shipment tar over yearl Priority mail WI deliver order three daySl overnight prefer Al 049061 engines new SnaU Blacks parts esily Big Blade inlerchangeablef RPM REG $142 SALE $12950 RPM REG $149 SALE $13650 RPM REG $142 SALE $12760 RPM REG $146 SALE $12950 RPM REG $137 SALE $11950 RPM REG $142 SALE $12450 RPM REG $140 SALE $12250 RPM REG $55 SALE $4975 RPM REG $129 SALE $11150 RPM REG $139 SALE $12150 RPM REG $149 SALE $13150 REG $145 SALE $12775 REG $169 SALE $15775 REQ $55 SALE $5075 REQ $139 SALE $12150 REQ $149 SALE $13150 REQ $155 SALE $14175CS PULSE JET ENGINES REG $29 SALE $2775 VALVELESS STAINLESS STEEL REG $31 SALE $2975 REQ $39 SALE $3775 RUNS ON REGULAR GASOLINEI REG $399 SALE $375 SJP 1 26 LH& THRUST $18075 REG $3900 SALE $3575 5Jp 2 StIBS THRUST $21575 REG $4095 SALE $4150 NEW AT AERO ENGINES LTD ITAUAN PREOlSION AT AFFORDABLE PRICES CIPOUA tSR/C WI MUFR.. $6450 t204T-TSVR/CACYCIE$28450 5pnING SALE aae m EXCLUSIVE CS OISTRISUTOR DEALER INGUIRIES INvrrEO SEND 1550 FOR SHIPPING & HARDUNG COD ADO 1450 FLORIDA RESIDENTS ADO 9% SALES TM CHECK OR MONEY ORDER Aero Engines Ltd US distributor CS products have same location 11 yeersl authorized Bankcard dealer Visa & Master Card SENO MAIL ORDERS TO CHEROKEE HILL SOUTH AERO ENGINES LTD 2914 BUCKLEY AVE LAKE RTh FL 3348t 407-565-el 50 FROM 9PM TO 9PM RO Flying Today/Myers Continued page 45 may have avoid field use need plausible scheme controlling pilots send RC airplanes Weve needed long time assume know what under RC airplanes us have ever may have avoid field use need plausible scheme controlling pilots send RC airplanes Weve needed long fime made controlled test prove assumptions suggested Gordon could use method IAC International Aerobatic Clubfor full-scale piloted aircraft JAC defines boundaries maneuvering box stationing people corners corner monitors have pipe frame mounted ground sighting guide two-way radio plane wanders outside box infraction radioed back judges scoring stops keeps full-scale pilots place because spend money enter competition get scores might have treat repeat RC offenders student pilots permitted solo flight privileges JAC scheme would need aboutfive people some equipment place ground before could let person fly Nobody wants go flying site policeman probably dont like idea theres another possibility reader mailed clipping shows hand-held Global Positioning Satellite GPS receiver made Sony retails $1350 Another sent specification sheet desktop GPS receiver CoPilot Electronic Products Inc. 417 Rawhide Olathe KS 66061 retails $795 Prices obviously way down very precise navigating tool Somebody bound figure way put model airplane Last month talked about ways keep manned aircraft running models hypothetical GPS receiver can set up flash strobe light whenever model leaves permitted airspace Use GPS lets us measure models altitude too adding strobe light would give us telemetry deal altitude restrictions Placing GPS model airplane would put whole burden flight path control back pilots hands want eliminate need corner monitors solve overfly area problem see above Adding GPS-controlled strobe light plane would bit like putting bell cat took us 10 years get RCers accept need narrow-band RC equipment long would take Continued page 48 46 Model Aviation ENERIX .. foooorly DOCS GENERO FLY-ROD UIoOHs-Tno Fon Fl0 Spnossl Asfosl Tochnology & Toss Nood0 NoISing Bind Toon BoIIC 0-TsbnWrngKnoglsoBoon&Ooor0 loclodos Sboool Cosoons Ginodo BIss & Plyooood Skids Hsodonoo0 & Sspnn Line Coonoog PRICE CosnposilionAoSosnKss $69 F34 FsO Son PRos0 TAIL GATOB-2 RIo Ion 00 FY00 01000 bosh Tsil GBons Boo DessI AsooodI No Mooo Nooded NOT Ion sho Fosolof /07j.Ilnoos Dosigood Cosobal-Sososoor & ElocOono 0 Spo Plssoo Will Pock Aoybodys Lsoooh OPAOR 30 flOCk 5850 SPECIAL PRICE 2 FlOors $3500-n- CHEAP SENSATIONloss sIll Soosds LIko FoO 801 Pso-Flynes Fosos Wsog Kooglos Boooo Sopor Lilo ______________ DOon Brooso WOnol AS BanOssnol & 0001 lnsOuCSOOs 2035 0 BuIlds 12 1585 Dons Los Plion Fool YOs 1111 BIoso PO Boo 26 018908 Iso Cosopobssos Hsgn AislOil-Flion So SIOo TOIopd III 33615 Yoss Coo Walls Nool lOll IIs nono Poo-llingod T0 III 813-854-KITS sPAN 50 ARE 110 SPECIAC PRICE C SD. Moo0iaorProroiiJCSk dslsRilBBSlonGosonBlLOlons$49OOwrisoforpREECosslog IiIeyIfc c ff-Y1feJ RC Flying Today/Myers Continued page 46 get accept GPS/strobe installa tion long FAA mandates strobe see discussion above UAVs Most RC fliers will scream bloody murder about weight cost such device can eliminate some arguments requiring GP S/strobe models above certain weight five pounds power level 500 watts What else can Safety what think about after put hand through prop Typically modelers let things slide until complaints close field hang back someone else does lot work get reopened join another club quit hobby nobody will dog work RC flying will cease Just think GSLMA led Gordon Cox negotiates flying privileges hundreds fliers dozen clubs Thats doing dog work think members GSLMA council should accorded status AMA Leader Members because people actually leading hobby same applies club officers everywhere also think president GSLMA presidents model club associations should automatically become AMA associate vice presidents AVPs What think Ponder AMA needs workers ideas much needs money would prefer see ideas discussed newsletters copies VP AMA Headquarters will accept letters Set up standing committee club study matter report back Have answers ready before complaints come problems will go away must think about METAL 48 Model Aviation IMPORTED DIESEL ENGINES Worlds Best Selection AE AM Aurora Cipolla D-C KMD MAP Mikro MK MWS Oliver PAW Pfeffer Silver Swallow USE Also Replica Mills MOVO Letmo diesels rare imported glow engines CO motor sets Ten page catalog 00 CARLSON ENGINE IMPORTS 814 East Marconi Phoenix AZ 85022-3112 AH mnru ILUVt1U FEATURES SUSPENDED ELECTROLYTE CYCLE FLOAT OPTIONS HIGH DISCHARGE RATE LEAK PROOF NO POLARITY CHANGE COMPACT RUGGED EXTENDED SHELF LIFE EASY HANDLING
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/08
Page Numbers: 42, 43, 45, 46, 48
George M Myers ABSTRACT 1 Wideband RC systems 2 MAT lead/acid gel-cell battery 3 What has AMA done lately 4 What flying over WIDEBAND RC SYSTEMS COMING SOON write April 1992 remind now illegal import manufacture wideband RC transmitters Report & Order FCC 91-103 mandates wideband RC transmitters may sold until 1 March 1993 used until 1 March 1998 After dates sale use respectively must end harboring wideband equipment have ideas about selling should get narrow-banded now AMA got 50 exclusive 72 MHz RC channels has taught must use lose Hanging onto channels prolong use wideband equipment way lose Model Aviation Technology 12848 Touchstone Place Palm Beach Gardens FL 33418 importing gelled electrolyte sealed lead/phosphoric acid batteries plastic cases 6-VDC x 12Ah size Charge retention time vibration resistance claimed much better Ni-Cd batteries Price $30 folks MAT have glued pack firewall Giant Scale model flown often enough convinced vibration resistance excellent German manufacturer supplied laboratory test report showing resistance 10-G vibration l00-G shock MAT offers battery replacement 1 200-mAh Ni-Cd packs used Helicopters large stiff-wing airplanes might like backup battery 2 x 5 system such Ace RICs 2 x 5 dual-battery-pack installation kit designed twin five-cell Ni-Cd batteries because selfdischarge rate about 3% per month could also use isolated servo power supply would keep both higher voltage servo other noise out receiver servos will run faster generate torque wear out sooner use voltage higher specified manufacturer Some microservos critical voltage MAT batteries must charged constant voltage constant current avoid overcharging MAT recommends use Ace R/C Inc six-volt CVC constant-voltage charger kit #34K3BC supplied Fully charged gelled electrolyte batteries should maintained trickie charger manufacturer recommends C/l000 case would 12 mA Gelled electrolyte cells should fast charged MAT battery limited 600 mA short periods Properly maintained MAT batteries 42 Model Aviation 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicks yule NY 11801 Jimmy holding Spectra Joe La Placa Irulr iirui iurn smigni oilotiinstructor GMM MAT BATTERY buddy Jeff Hughes Fast Eddy 1st 1992 Pylon Racing session SEFLI Silent Electric Flyers Long Island expected last four five years through 400 cycles 5% discharge Because cells contain phosphoric acid sulphuric acid fully charged voltage 645 volts direct current VDC End service voltage 519 VDC numbers resting voltages measured load two hours after load disconnected battery capacity rated 1200 mAh delivering 120 mA 10 hours cells capable delivering about seven times rating 84 amps about two minutes parameters nicely match expected conditions use Some receivers servos designed use four alkaline batteries maximum 63 VDC others four Ni-Cds maximum 56 VDC values within range MAT battery Ive report receiver Giant Scale model stopped working asked drive two servos through Y cable problem appeared system powered five-cell Ni-Cd pack maximum 70 VDC went away four-cell pack plugged also went away modeler removed Y connector physical size receiver clue its voltage sensitivity Very tiny printed circuit boards will have very narrow printed lines Increase current drawn through receiver using highvoltage battery packs doubling up servos possible some lines will heat up lift themselves off PC board put voltage drop system act like fuse So comes down Check systems manufacturer before use substitute like MAT battery five-cell Ni-Cd pack manufac turers catalog Failure may terminate warranty WHAT HAS AMA DONE FOR YOU LATELY RC Flying Tomorrow~ might good name part column because considers future RC flying will affected concepts discussed like what Ive got say please write say please tell FAA actively considering restrictions Unmanned Aerial Vehicles SEFLI member Larry Sribnick foreground cola-tests nis Smart Charger/Cycler Blydenberg Park Ll NY Steve Anthony bends task Ed Gandorf watches includes models things FAA does man-carrying aircraft set minimum altitudes flying over things ground AMA hosted first meeting FAA UAV Task Force November 13 1991 AMA Headquarters Reston Virginia sixth meeting held recently Input Report Order completed December 1992 AMA got involved protect interests reported Geoff Styless PR Roundup column AMA News section page 98 March 1992 issue magazine ought demonstrate Continued page 45 8IGNAL RECEIVER RECEIVER ERY-V0 BATTERY ISOLATED SERVO BATTERY TUP Hooking up higher voltage MAT battery servo operation putting excess voltage receiver takes two battery packs August1992 43 Mitchell Glicksman walks geared Astro 05 cobalt-powered Lanzo Bomber back winning flight Class Sailplane Comparison MAT battery 6-voltIl2-Ah 94 x 200 x 375 x 10 oz fivecell 14-Ah Ni-Cd pack 625 volts x 70 x 200 x 330 x 67 oz RC Flying Today/Myers Continued page 43 AMA isnt just insurance company remarks made lead us next section WHAT ARE YOU FLYING OVER Gordon Cox President Greater Saint Louis Model Association GSLMA called thank report GSLMA May 1992 issue page 59 also wanted make point flying site specifications page four AMA Membership Manual Recommended RC Flying Site Specifications Figure 2 need some amplification dealings Saint Louis County park officials asked define kinds activities can allowed oveifly area safely zone Gordon notes AMA provides insurance offers few guidelines answer question AMA s insurance excellent past safety record impress park officials Since Safety Code membership manual part AMA insurance park officials look whole AMA Member ship Manual set rules will keep park officials out trouble take Recommended RC Flying Site Specifications gospel prefer overfly farm forest no threat anybody much chance noise complaints park officials want people possible use park might think horse-riding path through forest okay might prefer put parking lot overflight area automobile owners might like idea What should under overflight area difficult question Obviously answer matter risk management Nobody trusts RC airplane low overhead least us 1 f D & J ELECTRONICS 900 Lucy Road Howell Michigan 48843 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzer Endorsed AMA/RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER Carry Full Line RCD RXs & Products Upgrading. ASK ABOUT THE NEW HOT FOCUS SERIES RADIO CONTROL SYSTEMS FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance Extra .. UPS ailCODs VISA / MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ WIRE BENDERNEEDLE FILE SETTUBE CU1TER Bends Forms Wire f2 12 Shapes l/8 5/BCapaCity Stripe MetalPlastic Handle File VY DUTY Angles Curves Loops EtcGreat Wood Plastic MotelMade Semi-Steel No WB100 -$400No NFS1O1 $500No TC58 $400 SQUARE PUNCH SET SINGLE EDGE Y KNIFE CtflSquaieeendSloits ADES LADES Set Includes Sizes ADE IN U SA o 11 1/8 3/16 114 FIRST QUALITY MADE IN USA Made Nickel Plated Steel 100 PACK 100 PACK No 5P55 $1000 NoSEB1 02- $400 KB1 1- $650 BRUSHES DREMEL 3950 N VISE 3 PCS MINIATURE TOP OF ThE UNE MOTOSTAINLESS STEEL -0 TO 118 CAP WIRE BRUSH SE ER TOOL SET 4 ng ONE EACH -BRASSINCLUDES 40 ACCESSORIES 6 6 Long- 600 NYLON STAINLESS ND CASE 10-lOLong- 800 MWB3 300 No 3950 $6800 1515Loni 1000 DRILL SETS EPOXY BRUSHES e4 1/4 Capacity 1 let Quality High Speed Steel MADE IN USA 12/PACK Z PLIERS Sets Supplied Case No EBi 2 $ 85 Doz MAKES PERFECT T BENDS D5160-1/16 tol/41. SQUEEZE D51611/16to112 j 29 pce is60 INoEB144 -$700 GrossNo ZPL -$1600 DS162-A TO Z 26 ERN TOOL & SUPPLY CO MOST POPULAR 05163-No 11060 60 pcs-$1650149 GRAND ST NEW YORK CITY N Y 10013 212-925-1006 D5164-No 611080 00Catalog Free Order $300 Coupon $300 Poetage Check Coupon-- Without Check Add $700 COD o 211 x 1 2i x 39 legs reirnwable O Can traced cut & assembled evening O No sore backs knees O No measuring necessary jig saw drill & hammer tools required construction O Designed hold Fuel tank & pump trans starter battery fuse hold adj tools etc O Ideal remote control planes cars boats comnpcie Select-a-Products / PO Box 259/ Palo Cedro CA 96073- plans Calif tax l2ocsl-$4X 0 fly Dont fly over pits other hand worry diminishes high enough high high enough does put way mancarrying aircraft ovefflight area assigned some purpose say soccer field pilots Continued page 46 August 1992 45 Willie s Winds ocks Designed FAA Specs Two Sizes & Colors Available TOLE92 IoLENOrINCLUDEO Model WZ-32 6 1/2 Dia x 32 Long $2000 Model WZ-48 12 Dia x 48 Long $3000 * Colors A International Orange B Optic Orange * Windsock will vane show wind strength * Perfect FLYING FIELD * Takes 5 Minutes assemble * REAL RIGID FRAMEWORK * 100% nylon fabric ORDER FORM NAME— ADDRESSSTATEZIPI QUANITYMODEL # OLOR orB TOTAL$I HCOLOR BTOTAL $H QUANITYMODEL #INCLUDES SHIPPING & HANDLING SEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO WILLIES WINDSOCKS 232 Patricia Lane Bartlett IL 60103 ml Cs COMPETITION ENGINES CSG049NORMALABC28K CSG049SPEEDABC35K CSG061NORMALABC27K 053061SPEEDABC35K CSG09NORMALABC27K CSG09SPEEDABC35K NEW CSGuNABC27K CSGiSPSPORTSSB18K CSG15NORMALABC27K CSG15SPEEDABC37K 05615SPEEDMC37K NEWCSG 15 ABC COMBAT SPECIAl CSD ISTR MC TEAM RACE DIESEL CRC TEAM RACE CARBURETOR FOR 1STR CSG 21SPEED ABC 28K RPM CSG 21NMARINE ABC 28K RPM CSG 602v2A8C2T0 18K RPM CSI TUNED PIPE 049-061 C59 TUNED PIPE 09 C52 TUNED PIPE 15-21-40 CSH GLOW PLUGS FOR CS ENGINES CSR SPEED PAN 049-06109 08W SPEED PAN 1521 ALL ENGINES ARE TEST RUN BEFORE THEY LEAVE ThE FACTORYl OUAUIY OF RIMAIiSI4IP-GUARANtYI YOUNGSTERS SPECIAL NEW RUSSIAN 049 UC OLOW.J4975 MUST BE UNDER 16 YEARS OLD FOR THIS SPECIAL PLEASE ADULT PURCHASE PRICE 75 Must have expirebon dataHealer Charge Ibank number CSG 049 Normd Phil Place CSG 049 Speed Fkst Place US Nlonols CSG 40 Phil Place PARIS WORtD CHAMPIONSHIPS NOTICE modeling public have misinfatmed certain columnist 9510 avalability CS producla lace aug hobby COnISa siflen CS Engines have available diate shipment tar over yearl Priority mail WI deliver order three daySl overnight prefer Al 049061 engines new SnaU Blacks parts esily Big Blade inlerchangeablef RPM REG $142 SALE $12950 RPM REG $149 SALE $13650 RPM REG $142 SALE $12760 RPM REG $146 SALE $12950 RPM REG $137 SALE $11950 RPM REG $142 SALE $12450 RPM REG $140 SALE $12250 RPM REG $55 SALE $4975 RPM REG $129 SALE $11150 RPM REG $139 SALE $12150 RPM REG $149 SALE $13150 REG $145 SALE $12775 REG $169 SALE $15775 REQ $55 SALE $5075 REQ $139 SALE $12150 REQ $149 SALE $13150 REQ $155 SALE $14175CS PULSE JET ENGINES REG $29 SALE $2775 VALVELESS STAINLESS STEEL REG $31 SALE $2975 REQ $39 SALE $3775 RUNS ON REGULAR GASOLINEI REG $399 SALE $375 SJP 1 26 LH& THRUST $18075 REG $3900 SALE $3575 5Jp 2 StIBS THRUST $21575 REG $4095 SALE $4150 NEW AT AERO ENGINES LTD ITAUAN PREOlSION AT AFFORDABLE PRICES CIPOUA tSR/C WI MUFR.. $6450 t204T-TSVR/CACYCIE$28450 5pnING SALE aae m EXCLUSIVE CS OISTRISUTOR DEALER INGUIRIES INvrrEO SEND 1550 FOR SHIPPING & HARDUNG COD ADO 1450 FLORIDA RESIDENTS ADO 9% SALES TM CHECK OR MONEY ORDER Aero Engines Ltd US distributor CS products have same location 11 yeersl authorized Bankcard dealer Visa & Master Card SENO MAIL ORDERS TO CHEROKEE HILL SOUTH AERO ENGINES LTD 2914 BUCKLEY AVE LAKE RTh FL 3348t 407-565-el 50 FROM 9PM TO 9PM RO Flying Today/Myers Continued page 45 may have avoid field use need plausible scheme controlling pilots send RC airplanes Weve needed long time assume know what under RC airplanes us have ever may have avoid field use need plausible scheme controlling pilots send RC airplanes Weve needed long fime made controlled test prove assumptions suggested Gordon could use method IAC International Aerobatic Clubfor full-scale piloted aircraft JAC defines boundaries maneuvering box stationing people corners corner monitors have pipe frame mounted ground sighting guide two-way radio plane wanders outside box infraction radioed back judges scoring stops keeps full-scale pilots place because spend money enter competition get scores might have treat repeat RC offenders student pilots permitted solo flight privileges JAC scheme would need aboutfive people some equipment place ground before could let person fly Nobody wants go flying site policeman probably dont like idea theres another possibility reader mailed clipping shows hand-held Global Positioning Satellite GPS receiver made Sony retails $1350 Another sent specification sheet desktop GPS receiver CoPilot Electronic Products Inc. 417 Rawhide Olathe KS 66061 retails $795 Prices obviously way down very precise navigating tool Somebody bound figure way put model airplane Last month talked about ways keep manned aircraft running models hypothetical GPS receiver can set up flash strobe light whenever model leaves permitted airspace Use GPS lets us measure models altitude too adding strobe light would give us telemetry deal altitude restrictions Placing GPS model airplane would put whole burden flight path control back pilots hands want eliminate need corner monitors solve overfly area problem see above Adding GPS-controlled strobe light plane would bit like putting bell cat took us 10 years get RCers accept need narrow-band RC equipment long would take Continued page 48 46 Model Aviation ENERIX .. foooorly DOCS GENERO FLY-ROD UIoOHs-Tno Fon Fl0 Spnossl Asfosl Tochnology & Toss Nood0 NoISing Bind Toon BoIIC 0-TsbnWrngKnoglsoBoon&Ooor0 loclodos Sboool Cosoons Ginodo BIss & Plyooood Skids Hsodonoo0 & Sspnn Line Coonoog PRICE CosnposilionAoSosnKss $69 F34 FsO Son PRos0 TAIL GATOB-2 RIo Ion 00 FY00 01000 bosh Tsil GBons Boo DessI AsooodI No Mooo Nooded NOT Ion sho Fosolof /07j.Ilnoos Dosigood Cosobal-Sososoor & ElocOono 0 Spo Plssoo Will Pock Aoybodys Lsoooh OPAOR 30 flOCk 5850 SPECIAL PRICE 2 FlOors $3500-n- CHEAP SENSATIONloss sIll Soosds LIko FoO 801 Pso-Flynes Fosos Wsog Kooglos Boooo Sopor Lilo ______________ DOon Brooso WOnol AS BanOssnol & 0001 lnsOuCSOOs 2035 0 BuIlds 12 1585 Dons Los Plion Fool YOs 1111 BIoso PO Boo 26 018908 Iso Cosopobssos Hsgn AislOil-Flion So SIOo TOIopd III 33615 Yoss Coo Walls Nool lOll IIs nono Poo-llingod T0 III 813-854-KITS sPAN 50 ARE 110 SPECIAC PRICE C SD. Moo0iaorProroiiJCSk dslsRilBBSlonGosonBlLOlons$49OOwrisoforpREECosslog IiIeyIfc c ff-Y1feJ RC Flying Today/Myers Continued page 46 get accept GPS/strobe installa tion long FAA mandates strobe see discussion above UAVs Most RC fliers will scream bloody murder about weight cost such device can eliminate some arguments requiring GP S/strobe models above certain weight five pounds power level 500 watts What else can Safety what think about after put hand through prop Typically modelers let things slide until complaints close field hang back someone else does lot work get reopened join another club quit hobby nobody will dog work RC flying will cease Just think GSLMA led Gordon Cox negotiates flying privileges hundreds fliers dozen clubs Thats doing dog work think members GSLMA council should accorded status AMA Leader Members because people actually leading hobby same applies club officers everywhere also think president GSLMA presidents model club associations should automatically become AMA associate vice presidents AVPs What think Ponder AMA needs workers ideas much needs money would prefer see ideas discussed newsletters copies VP AMA Headquarters will accept letters Set up standing committee club study matter report back Have answers ready before complaints come problems will go away must think about METAL 48 Model Aviation IMPORTED DIESEL ENGINES Worlds Best Selection AE AM Aurora Cipolla D-C KMD MAP Mikro MK MWS Oliver PAW Pfeffer Silver Swallow USE Also Replica Mills MOVO Letmo diesels rare imported glow engines CO motor sets Ten page catalog 00 CARLSON ENGINE IMPORTS 814 East Marconi Phoenix AZ 85022-3112 AH mnru ILUVt1U FEATURES SUSPENDED ELECTROLYTE CYCLE FLOAT OPTIONS HIGH DISCHARGE RATE LEAK PROOF NO POLARITY CHANGE COMPACT RUGGED EXTENDED SHELF LIFE EASY HANDLING
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/08
Page Numbers: 42, 43, 45, 46, 48
George M Myers ABSTRACT 1 Wideband RC systems 2 MAT lead/acid gel-cell battery 3 What has AMA done lately 4 What flying over WIDEBAND RC SYSTEMS COMING SOON write April 1992 remind now illegal import manufacture wideband RC transmitters Report & Order FCC 91-103 mandates wideband RC transmitters may sold until 1 March 1993 used until 1 March 1998 After dates sale use respectively must end harboring wideband equipment have ideas about selling should get narrow-banded now AMA got 50 exclusive 72 MHz RC channels has taught must use lose Hanging onto channels prolong use wideband equipment way lose Model Aviation Technology 12848 Touchstone Place Palm Beach Gardens FL 33418 importing gelled electrolyte sealed lead/phosphoric acid batteries plastic cases 6-VDC x 12Ah size Charge retention time vibration resistance claimed much better Ni-Cd batteries Price $30 folks MAT have glued pack firewall Giant Scale model flown often enough convinced vibration resistance excellent German manufacturer supplied laboratory test report showing resistance 10-G vibration l00-G shock MAT offers battery replacement 1 200-mAh Ni-Cd packs used Helicopters large stiff-wing airplanes might like backup battery 2 x 5 system such Ace RICs 2 x 5 dual-battery-pack installation kit designed twin five-cell Ni-Cd batteries because selfdischarge rate about 3% per month could also use isolated servo power supply would keep both higher voltage servo other noise out receiver servos will run faster generate torque wear out sooner use voltage higher specified manufacturer Some microservos critical voltage MAT batteries must charged constant voltage constant current avoid overcharging MAT recommends use Ace R/C Inc six-volt CVC constant-voltage charger kit #34K3BC supplied Fully charged gelled electrolyte batteries should maintained trickie charger manufacturer recommends C/l000 case would 12 mA Gelled electrolyte cells should fast charged MAT battery limited 600 mA short periods Properly maintained MAT batteries 42 Model Aviation 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicks yule NY 11801 Jimmy holding Spectra Joe La Placa Irulr iirui iurn smigni oilotiinstructor GMM MAT BATTERY buddy Jeff Hughes Fast Eddy 1st 1992 Pylon Racing session SEFLI Silent Electric Flyers Long Island expected last four five years through 400 cycles 5% discharge Because cells contain phosphoric acid sulphuric acid fully charged voltage 645 volts direct current VDC End service voltage 519 VDC numbers resting voltages measured load two hours after load disconnected battery capacity rated 1200 mAh delivering 120 mA 10 hours cells capable delivering about seven times rating 84 amps about two minutes parameters nicely match expected conditions use Some receivers servos designed use four alkaline batteries maximum 63 VDC others four Ni-Cds maximum 56 VDC values within range MAT battery Ive report receiver Giant Scale model stopped working asked drive two servos through Y cable problem appeared system powered five-cell Ni-Cd pack maximum 70 VDC went away four-cell pack plugged also went away modeler removed Y connector physical size receiver clue its voltage sensitivity Very tiny printed circuit boards will have very narrow printed lines Increase current drawn through receiver using highvoltage battery packs doubling up servos possible some lines will heat up lift themselves off PC board put voltage drop system act like fuse So comes down Check systems manufacturer before use substitute like MAT battery five-cell Ni-Cd pack manufac turers catalog Failure may terminate warranty WHAT HAS AMA DONE FOR YOU LATELY RC Flying Tomorrow~ might good name part column because considers future RC flying will affected concepts discussed like what Ive got say please write say please tell FAA actively considering restrictions Unmanned Aerial Vehicles SEFLI member Larry Sribnick foreground cola-tests nis Smart Charger/Cycler Blydenberg Park Ll NY Steve Anthony bends task Ed Gandorf watches includes models things FAA does man-carrying aircraft set minimum altitudes flying over things ground AMA hosted first meeting FAA UAV Task Force November 13 1991 AMA Headquarters Reston Virginia sixth meeting held recently Input Report Order completed December 1992 AMA got involved protect interests reported Geoff Styless PR Roundup column AMA News section page 98 March 1992 issue magazine ought demonstrate Continued page 45 8IGNAL RECEIVER RECEIVER ERY-V0 BATTERY ISOLATED SERVO BATTERY TUP Hooking up higher voltage MAT battery servo operation putting excess voltage receiver takes two battery packs August1992 43 Mitchell Glicksman walks geared Astro 05 cobalt-powered Lanzo Bomber back winning flight Class Sailplane Comparison MAT battery 6-voltIl2-Ah 94 x 200 x 375 x 10 oz fivecell 14-Ah Ni-Cd pack 625 volts x 70 x 200 x 330 x 67 oz RC Flying Today/Myers Continued page 43 AMA isnt just insurance company remarks made lead us next section WHAT ARE YOU FLYING OVER Gordon Cox President Greater Saint Louis Model Association GSLMA called thank report GSLMA May 1992 issue page 59 also wanted make point flying site specifications page four AMA Membership Manual Recommended RC Flying Site Specifications Figure 2 need some amplification dealings Saint Louis County park officials asked define kinds activities can allowed oveifly area safely zone Gordon notes AMA provides insurance offers few guidelines answer question AMA s insurance excellent past safety record impress park officials Since Safety Code membership manual part AMA insurance park officials look whole AMA Member ship Manual set rules will keep park officials out trouble take Recommended RC Flying Site Specifications gospel prefer overfly farm forest no threat anybody much chance noise complaints park officials want people possible use park might think horse-riding path through forest okay might prefer put parking lot overflight area automobile owners might like idea What should under overflight area difficult question Obviously answer matter risk management Nobody trusts RC airplane low overhead least us 1 f D & J ELECTRONICS 900 Lucy Road Howell Michigan 48843 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzer Endorsed AMA/RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER Carry Full Line RCD RXs & Products Upgrading. ASK ABOUT THE NEW HOT FOCUS SERIES RADIO CONTROL SYSTEMS FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance Extra .. UPS ailCODs VISA / MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ WIRE BENDERNEEDLE FILE SETTUBE CU1TER Bends Forms Wire f2 12 Shapes l/8 5/BCapaCity Stripe MetalPlastic Handle File VY DUTY Angles Curves Loops EtcGreat Wood Plastic MotelMade Semi-Steel No WB100 -$400No NFS1O1 $500No TC58 $400 SQUARE PUNCH SET SINGLE EDGE Y KNIFE CtflSquaieeendSloits ADES LADES Set Includes Sizes ADE IN U SA o 11 1/8 3/16 114 FIRST QUALITY MADE IN USA Made Nickel Plated Steel 100 PACK 100 PACK No 5P55 $1000 NoSEB1 02- $400 KB1 1- $650 BRUSHES DREMEL 3950 N VISE 3 PCS MINIATURE TOP OF ThE UNE MOTOSTAINLESS STEEL -0 TO 118 CAP WIRE BRUSH SE ER TOOL SET 4 ng ONE EACH -BRASSINCLUDES 40 ACCESSORIES 6 6 Long- 600 NYLON STAINLESS ND CASE 10-lOLong- 800 MWB3 300 No 3950 $6800 1515Loni 1000 DRILL SETS EPOXY BRUSHES e4 1/4 Capacity 1 let Quality High Speed Steel MADE IN USA 12/PACK Z PLIERS Sets Supplied Case No EBi 2 $ 85 Doz MAKES PERFECT T BENDS D5160-1/16 tol/41. SQUEEZE D51611/16to112 j 29 pce is60 INoEB144 -$700 GrossNo ZPL -$1600 DS162-A TO Z 26 ERN TOOL & SUPPLY CO MOST POPULAR 05163-No 11060 60 pcs-$1650149 GRAND ST NEW YORK CITY N Y 10013 212-925-1006 D5164-No 611080 00Catalog Free Order $300 Coupon $300 Poetage Check Coupon-- Without Check Add $700 COD o 211 x 1 2i x 39 legs reirnwable O Can traced cut & assembled evening O No sore backs knees O No measuring necessary jig saw drill & hammer tools required construction O Designed hold Fuel tank & pump trans starter battery fuse hold adj tools etc O Ideal remote control planes cars boats comnpcie Select-a-Products / PO Box 259/ Palo Cedro CA 96073- plans Calif tax l2ocsl-$4X 0 fly Dont fly over pits other hand worry diminishes high enough high high enough does put way mancarrying aircraft ovefflight area assigned some purpose say soccer field pilots Continued page 46 August 1992 45 Willie s Winds ocks Designed FAA Specs Two Sizes & Colors Available TOLE92 IoLENOrINCLUDEO Model WZ-32 6 1/2 Dia x 32 Long $2000 Model WZ-48 12 Dia x 48 Long $3000 * Colors A International Orange B Optic Orange * Windsock will vane show wind strength * Perfect FLYING FIELD * Takes 5 Minutes assemble * REAL RIGID FRAMEWORK * 100% nylon fabric ORDER FORM NAME— ADDRESSSTATEZIPI QUANITYMODEL # OLOR orB TOTAL$I HCOLOR BTOTAL $H QUANITYMODEL #INCLUDES SHIPPING & HANDLING SEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO WILLIES WINDSOCKS 232 Patricia Lane Bartlett IL 60103 ml Cs COMPETITION ENGINES CSG049NORMALABC28K CSG049SPEEDABC35K CSG061NORMALABC27K 053061SPEEDABC35K CSG09NORMALABC27K CSG09SPEEDABC35K NEW CSGuNABC27K CSGiSPSPORTSSB18K CSG15NORMALABC27K CSG15SPEEDABC37K 05615SPEEDMC37K NEWCSG 15 ABC COMBAT SPECIAl CSD ISTR MC TEAM RACE DIESEL CRC TEAM RACE CARBURETOR FOR 1STR CSG 21SPEED ABC 28K RPM CSG 21NMARINE ABC 28K RPM CSG 602v2A8C2T0 18K RPM CSI TUNED PIPE 049-061 C59 TUNED PIPE 09 C52 TUNED PIPE 15-21-40 CSH GLOW PLUGS FOR CS ENGINES CSR SPEED PAN 049-06109 08W SPEED PAN 1521 ALL ENGINES ARE TEST RUN BEFORE THEY LEAVE ThE FACTORYl OUAUIY OF RIMAIiSI4IP-GUARANtYI YOUNGSTERS SPECIAL NEW RUSSIAN 049 UC OLOW.J4975 MUST BE UNDER 16 YEARS OLD FOR THIS SPECIAL PLEASE ADULT PURCHASE PRICE 75 Must have expirebon dataHealer Charge Ibank number CSG 049 Normd Phil Place CSG 049 Speed Fkst Place US Nlonols CSG 40 Phil Place PARIS WORtD CHAMPIONSHIPS NOTICE modeling public have misinfatmed certain columnist 9510 avalability CS producla lace aug hobby COnISa siflen CS Engines have available diate shipment tar over yearl Priority mail WI deliver order three daySl overnight prefer Al 049061 engines new SnaU Blacks parts esily Big Blade inlerchangeablef RPM REG $142 SALE $12950 RPM REG $149 SALE $13650 RPM REG $142 SALE $12760 RPM REG $146 SALE $12950 RPM REG $137 SALE $11950 RPM REG $142 SALE $12450 RPM REG $140 SALE $12250 RPM REG $55 SALE $4975 RPM REG $129 SALE $11150 RPM REG $139 SALE $12150 RPM REG $149 SALE $13150 REG $145 SALE $12775 REG $169 SALE $15775 REQ $55 SALE $5075 REQ $139 SALE $12150 REQ $149 SALE $13150 REQ $155 SALE $14175CS PULSE JET ENGINES REG $29 SALE $2775 VALVELESS STAINLESS STEEL REG $31 SALE $2975 REQ $39 SALE $3775 RUNS ON REGULAR GASOLINEI REG $399 SALE $375 SJP 1 26 LH& THRUST $18075 REG $3900 SALE $3575 5Jp 2 StIBS THRUST $21575 REG $4095 SALE $4150 NEW AT AERO ENGINES LTD ITAUAN PREOlSION AT AFFORDABLE PRICES CIPOUA tSR/C WI MUFR.. $6450 t204T-TSVR/CACYCIE$28450 5pnING SALE aae m EXCLUSIVE CS OISTRISUTOR DEALER INGUIRIES INvrrEO SEND 1550 FOR SHIPPING & HARDUNG COD ADO 1450 FLORIDA RESIDENTS ADO 9% SALES TM CHECK OR MONEY ORDER Aero Engines Ltd US distributor CS products have same location 11 yeersl authorized Bankcard dealer Visa & Master Card SENO MAIL ORDERS TO CHEROKEE HILL SOUTH AERO ENGINES LTD 2914 BUCKLEY AVE LAKE RTh FL 3348t 407-565-el 50 FROM 9PM TO 9PM RO Flying Today/Myers Continued page 45 may have avoid field use need plausible scheme controlling pilots send RC airplanes Weve needed long time assume know what under RC airplanes us have ever may have avoid field use need plausible scheme controlling pilots send RC airplanes Weve needed long fime made controlled test prove assumptions suggested Gordon could use method IAC International Aerobatic Clubfor full-scale piloted aircraft JAC defines boundaries maneuvering box stationing people corners corner monitors have pipe frame mounted ground sighting guide two-way radio plane wanders outside box infraction radioed back judges scoring stops keeps full-scale pilots place because spend money enter competition get scores might have treat repeat RC offenders student pilots permitted solo flight privileges JAC scheme would need aboutfive people some equipment place ground before could let person fly Nobody wants go flying site policeman probably dont like idea theres another possibility reader mailed clipping shows hand-held Global Positioning Satellite GPS receiver made Sony retails $1350 Another sent specification sheet desktop GPS receiver CoPilot Electronic Products Inc. 417 Rawhide Olathe KS 66061 retails $795 Prices obviously way down very precise navigating tool Somebody bound figure way put model airplane Last month talked about ways keep manned aircraft running models hypothetical GPS receiver can set up flash strobe light whenever model leaves permitted airspace Use GPS lets us measure models altitude too adding strobe light would give us telemetry deal altitude restrictions Placing GPS model airplane would put whole burden flight path control back pilots hands want eliminate need corner monitors solve overfly area problem see above Adding GPS-controlled strobe light plane would bit like putting bell cat took us 10 years get RCers accept need narrow-band RC equipment long would take Continued page 48 46 Model Aviation ENERIX .. foooorly DOCS GENERO FLY-ROD UIoOHs-Tno Fon Fl0 Spnossl Asfosl Tochnology & Toss Nood0 NoISing Bind Toon BoIIC 0-TsbnWrngKnoglsoBoon&Ooor0 loclodos Sboool Cosoons Ginodo BIss & Plyooood Skids Hsodonoo0 & Sspnn Line Coonoog PRICE CosnposilionAoSosnKss $69 F34 FsO Son PRos0 TAIL GATOB-2 RIo Ion 00 FY00 01000 bosh Tsil GBons Boo DessI AsooodI No Mooo Nooded NOT Ion sho Fosolof /07j.Ilnoos Dosigood Cosobal-Sososoor & ElocOono 0 Spo Plssoo Will Pock Aoybodys Lsoooh OPAOR 30 flOCk 5850 SPECIAL PRICE 2 FlOors $3500-n- CHEAP SENSATIONloss sIll Soosds LIko FoO 801 Pso-Flynes Fosos Wsog Kooglos Boooo Sopor Lilo ______________ DOon Brooso WOnol AS BanOssnol & 0001 lnsOuCSOOs 2035 0 BuIlds 12 1585 Dons Los Plion Fool YOs 1111 BIoso PO Boo 26 018908 Iso Cosopobssos Hsgn AislOil-Flion So SIOo TOIopd III 33615 Yoss Coo Walls Nool lOll IIs nono Poo-llingod T0 III 813-854-KITS sPAN 50 ARE 110 SPECIAC PRICE C SD. Moo0iaorProroiiJCSk dslsRilBBSlonGosonBlLOlons$49OOwrisoforpREECosslog IiIeyIfc c ff-Y1feJ RC Flying Today/Myers Continued page 46 get accept GPS/strobe installa tion long FAA mandates strobe see discussion above UAVs Most RC fliers will scream bloody murder about weight cost such device can eliminate some arguments requiring GP S/strobe models above certain weight five pounds power level 500 watts What else can Safety what think about after put hand through prop Typically modelers let things slide until complaints close field hang back someone else does lot work get reopened join another club quit hobby nobody will dog work RC flying will cease Just think GSLMA led Gordon Cox negotiates flying privileges hundreds fliers dozen clubs Thats doing dog work think members GSLMA council should accorded status AMA Leader Members because people actually leading hobby same applies club officers everywhere also think president GSLMA presidents model club associations should automatically become AMA associate vice presidents AVPs What think Ponder AMA needs workers ideas much needs money would prefer see ideas discussed newsletters copies VP AMA Headquarters will accept letters Set up standing committee club study matter report back Have answers ready before complaints come problems will go away must think about METAL 48 Model Aviation IMPORTED DIESEL ENGINES Worlds Best Selection AE AM Aurora Cipolla D-C KMD MAP Mikro MK MWS Oliver PAW Pfeffer Silver Swallow USE Also Replica Mills MOVO Letmo diesels rare imported glow engines CO motor sets Ten page catalog 00 CARLSON ENGINE IMPORTS 814 East Marconi Phoenix AZ 85022-3112 AH mnru ILUVt1U FEATURES SUSPENDED ELECTROLYTE CYCLE FLOAT OPTIONS HIGH DISCHARGE RATE LEAK PROOF NO POLARITY CHANGE COMPACT RUGGED EXTENDED SHELF LIFE EASY HANDLING
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/08
Page Numbers: 42, 43, 45, 46, 48
George M Myers ABSTRACT 1 Wideband RC systems 2 MAT lead/acid gel-cell battery 3 What has AMA done lately 4 What flying over WIDEBAND RC SYSTEMS COMING SOON write April 1992 remind now illegal import manufacture wideband RC transmitters Report & Order FCC 91-103 mandates wideband RC transmitters may sold until 1 March 1993 used until 1 March 1998 After dates sale use respectively must end harboring wideband equipment have ideas about selling should get narrow-banded now AMA got 50 exclusive 72 MHz RC channels has taught must use lose Hanging onto channels prolong use wideband equipment way lose Model Aviation Technology 12848 Touchstone Place Palm Beach Gardens FL 33418 importing gelled electrolyte sealed lead/phosphoric acid batteries plastic cases 6-VDC x 12Ah size Charge retention time vibration resistance claimed much better Ni-Cd batteries Price $30 folks MAT have glued pack firewall Giant Scale model flown often enough convinced vibration resistance excellent German manufacturer supplied laboratory test report showing resistance 10-G vibration l00-G shock MAT offers battery replacement 1 200-mAh Ni-Cd packs used Helicopters large stiff-wing airplanes might like backup battery 2 x 5 system such Ace RICs 2 x 5 dual-battery-pack installation kit designed twin five-cell Ni-Cd batteries because selfdischarge rate about 3% per month could also use isolated servo power supply would keep both higher voltage servo other noise out receiver servos will run faster generate torque wear out sooner use voltage higher specified manufacturer Some microservos critical voltage MAT batteries must charged constant voltage constant current avoid overcharging MAT recommends use Ace R/C Inc six-volt CVC constant-voltage charger kit #34K3BC supplied Fully charged gelled electrolyte batteries should maintained trickie charger manufacturer recommends C/l000 case would 12 mA Gelled electrolyte cells should fast charged MAT battery limited 600 mA short periods Properly maintained MAT batteries 42 Model Aviation 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicks yule NY 11801 Jimmy holding Spectra Joe La Placa Irulr iirui iurn smigni oilotiinstructor GMM MAT BATTERY buddy Jeff Hughes Fast Eddy 1st 1992 Pylon Racing session SEFLI Silent Electric Flyers Long Island expected last four five years through 400 cycles 5% discharge Because cells contain phosphoric acid sulphuric acid fully charged voltage 645 volts direct current VDC End service voltage 519 VDC numbers resting voltages measured load two hours after load disconnected battery capacity rated 1200 mAh delivering 120 mA 10 hours cells capable delivering about seven times rating 84 amps about two minutes parameters nicely match expected conditions use Some receivers servos designed use four alkaline batteries maximum 63 VDC others four Ni-Cds maximum 56 VDC values within range MAT battery Ive report receiver Giant Scale model stopped working asked drive two servos through Y cable problem appeared system powered five-cell Ni-Cd pack maximum 70 VDC went away four-cell pack plugged also went away modeler removed Y connector physical size receiver clue its voltage sensitivity Very tiny printed circuit boards will have very narrow printed lines Increase current drawn through receiver using highvoltage battery packs doubling up servos possible some lines will heat up lift themselves off PC board put voltage drop system act like fuse So comes down Check systems manufacturer before use substitute like MAT battery five-cell Ni-Cd pack manufac turers catalog Failure may terminate warranty WHAT HAS AMA DONE FOR YOU LATELY RC Flying Tomorrow~ might good name part column because considers future RC flying will affected concepts discussed like what Ive got say please write say please tell FAA actively considering restrictions Unmanned Aerial Vehicles SEFLI member Larry Sribnick foreground cola-tests nis Smart Charger/Cycler Blydenberg Park Ll NY Steve Anthony bends task Ed Gandorf watches includes models things FAA does man-carrying aircraft set minimum altitudes flying over things ground AMA hosted first meeting FAA UAV Task Force November 13 1991 AMA Headquarters Reston Virginia sixth meeting held recently Input Report Order completed December 1992 AMA got involved protect interests reported Geoff Styless PR Roundup column AMA News section page 98 March 1992 issue magazine ought demonstrate Continued page 45 8IGNAL RECEIVER RECEIVER ERY-V0 BATTERY ISOLATED SERVO BATTERY TUP Hooking up higher voltage MAT battery servo operation putting excess voltage receiver takes two battery packs August1992 43 Mitchell Glicksman walks geared Astro 05 cobalt-powered Lanzo Bomber back winning flight Class Sailplane Comparison MAT battery 6-voltIl2-Ah 94 x 200 x 375 x 10 oz fivecell 14-Ah Ni-Cd pack 625 volts x 70 x 200 x 330 x 67 oz RC Flying Today/Myers Continued page 43 AMA isnt just insurance company remarks made lead us next section WHAT ARE YOU FLYING OVER Gordon Cox President Greater Saint Louis Model Association GSLMA called thank report GSLMA May 1992 issue page 59 also wanted make point flying site specifications page four AMA Membership Manual Recommended RC Flying Site Specifications Figure 2 need some amplification dealings Saint Louis County park officials asked define kinds activities can allowed oveifly area safely zone Gordon notes AMA provides insurance offers few guidelines answer question AMA s insurance excellent past safety record impress park officials Since Safety Code membership manual part AMA insurance park officials look whole AMA Member ship Manual set rules will keep park officials out trouble take Recommended RC Flying Site Specifications gospel prefer overfly farm forest no threat anybody much chance noise complaints park officials want people possible use park might think horse-riding path through forest okay might prefer put parking lot overflight area automobile owners might like idea What should under overflight area difficult question Obviously answer matter risk management Nobody trusts RC airplane low overhead least us 1 f D & J ELECTRONICS 900 Lucy Road Howell Michigan 48843 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzer Endorsed AMA/RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER Carry Full Line RCD RXs & Products Upgrading. ASK ABOUT THE NEW HOT FOCUS SERIES RADIO CONTROL SYSTEMS FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance Extra .. UPS ailCODs VISA / MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ WIRE BENDERNEEDLE FILE SETTUBE CU1TER Bends Forms Wire f2 12 Shapes l/8 5/BCapaCity Stripe MetalPlastic Handle File VY DUTY Angles Curves Loops EtcGreat Wood Plastic MotelMade Semi-Steel No WB100 -$400No NFS1O1 $500No TC58 $400 SQUARE PUNCH SET SINGLE EDGE Y KNIFE CtflSquaieeendSloits ADES LADES Set Includes Sizes ADE IN U SA o 11 1/8 3/16 114 FIRST QUALITY MADE IN USA Made Nickel Plated Steel 100 PACK 100 PACK No 5P55 $1000 NoSEB1 02- $400 KB1 1- $650 BRUSHES DREMEL 3950 N VISE 3 PCS MINIATURE TOP OF ThE UNE MOTOSTAINLESS STEEL -0 TO 118 CAP WIRE BRUSH SE ER TOOL SET 4 ng ONE EACH -BRASSINCLUDES 40 ACCESSORIES 6 6 Long- 600 NYLON STAINLESS ND CASE 10-lOLong- 800 MWB3 300 No 3950 $6800 1515Loni 1000 DRILL SETS EPOXY BRUSHES e4 1/4 Capacity 1 let Quality High Speed Steel MADE IN USA 12/PACK Z PLIERS Sets Supplied Case No EBi 2 $ 85 Doz MAKES PERFECT T BENDS D5160-1/16 tol/41. SQUEEZE D51611/16to112 j 29 pce is60 INoEB144 -$700 GrossNo ZPL -$1600 DS162-A TO Z 26 ERN TOOL & SUPPLY CO MOST POPULAR 05163-No 11060 60 pcs-$1650149 GRAND ST NEW YORK CITY N Y 10013 212-925-1006 D5164-No 611080 00Catalog Free Order $300 Coupon $300 Poetage Check Coupon-- Without Check Add $700 COD o 211 x 1 2i x 39 legs reirnwable O Can traced cut & assembled evening O No sore backs knees O No measuring necessary jig saw drill & hammer tools required construction O Designed hold Fuel tank & pump trans starter battery fuse hold adj tools etc O Ideal remote control planes cars boats comnpcie Select-a-Products / PO Box 259/ Palo Cedro CA 96073- plans Calif tax l2ocsl-$4X 0 fly Dont fly over pits other hand worry diminishes high enough high high enough does put way mancarrying aircraft ovefflight area assigned some purpose say soccer field pilots Continued page 46 August 1992 45 Willie s Winds ocks Designed FAA Specs Two Sizes & Colors Available TOLE92 IoLENOrINCLUDEO Model WZ-32 6 1/2 Dia x 32 Long $2000 Model WZ-48 12 Dia x 48 Long $3000 * Colors A International Orange B Optic Orange * Windsock will vane show wind strength * Perfect FLYING FIELD * Takes 5 Minutes assemble * REAL RIGID FRAMEWORK * 100% nylon fabric ORDER FORM NAME— ADDRESSSTATEZIPI QUANITYMODEL # OLOR orB TOTAL$I HCOLOR BTOTAL $H QUANITYMODEL #INCLUDES SHIPPING & HANDLING SEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO WILLIES WINDSOCKS 232 Patricia Lane Bartlett IL 60103 ml Cs COMPETITION ENGINES CSG049NORMALABC28K CSG049SPEEDABC35K CSG061NORMALABC27K 053061SPEEDABC35K CSG09NORMALABC27K CSG09SPEEDABC35K NEW CSGuNABC27K CSGiSPSPORTSSB18K CSG15NORMALABC27K CSG15SPEEDABC37K 05615SPEEDMC37K NEWCSG 15 ABC COMBAT SPECIAl CSD ISTR MC TEAM RACE DIESEL CRC TEAM RACE CARBURETOR FOR 1STR CSG 21SPEED ABC 28K RPM CSG 21NMARINE ABC 28K RPM CSG 602v2A8C2T0 18K RPM CSI TUNED PIPE 049-061 C59 TUNED PIPE 09 C52 TUNED PIPE 15-21-40 CSH GLOW PLUGS FOR CS ENGINES CSR SPEED PAN 049-06109 08W SPEED PAN 1521 ALL ENGINES ARE TEST RUN BEFORE THEY LEAVE ThE FACTORYl OUAUIY OF RIMAIiSI4IP-GUARANtYI YOUNGSTERS SPECIAL NEW RUSSIAN 049 UC OLOW.J4975 MUST BE UNDER 16 YEARS OLD FOR THIS SPECIAL PLEASE ADULT PURCHASE PRICE 75 Must have expirebon dataHealer Charge Ibank number CSG 049 Normd Phil Place CSG 049 Speed Fkst Place US Nlonols CSG 40 Phil Place PARIS WORtD CHAMPIONSHIPS NOTICE modeling public have misinfatmed certain columnist 9510 avalability CS producla lace aug hobby COnISa siflen CS Engines have available diate shipment tar over yearl Priority mail WI deliver order three daySl overnight prefer Al 049061 engines new SnaU Blacks parts esily Big Blade inlerchangeablef RPM REG $142 SALE $12950 RPM REG $149 SALE $13650 RPM REG $142 SALE $12760 RPM REG $146 SALE $12950 RPM REG $137 SALE $11950 RPM REG $142 SALE $12450 RPM REG $140 SALE $12250 RPM REG $55 SALE $4975 RPM REG $129 SALE $11150 RPM REG $139 SALE $12150 RPM REG $149 SALE $13150 REG $145 SALE $12775 REG $169 SALE $15775 REQ $55 SALE $5075 REQ $139 SALE $12150 REQ $149 SALE $13150 REQ $155 SALE $14175CS PULSE JET ENGINES REG $29 SALE $2775 VALVELESS STAINLESS STEEL REG $31 SALE $2975 REQ $39 SALE $3775 RUNS ON REGULAR GASOLINEI REG $399 SALE $375 SJP 1 26 LH& THRUST $18075 REG $3900 SALE $3575 5Jp 2 StIBS THRUST $21575 REG $4095 SALE $4150 NEW AT AERO ENGINES LTD ITAUAN PREOlSION AT AFFORDABLE PRICES CIPOUA tSR/C WI MUFR.. $6450 t204T-TSVR/CACYCIE$28450 5pnING SALE aae m EXCLUSIVE CS OISTRISUTOR DEALER INGUIRIES INvrrEO SEND 1550 FOR SHIPPING & HARDUNG COD ADO 1450 FLORIDA RESIDENTS ADO 9% SALES TM CHECK OR MONEY ORDER Aero Engines Ltd US distributor CS products have same location 11 yeersl authorized Bankcard dealer Visa & Master Card SENO MAIL ORDERS TO CHEROKEE HILL SOUTH AERO ENGINES LTD 2914 BUCKLEY AVE LAKE RTh FL 3348t 407-565-el 50 FROM 9PM TO 9PM RO Flying Today/Myers Continued page 45 may have avoid field use need plausible scheme controlling pilots send RC airplanes Weve needed long time assume know what under RC airplanes us have ever may have avoid field use need plausible scheme controlling pilots send RC airplanes Weve needed long fime made controlled test prove assumptions suggested Gordon could use method IAC International Aerobatic Clubfor full-scale piloted aircraft JAC defines boundaries maneuvering box stationing people corners corner monitors have pipe frame mounted ground sighting guide two-way radio plane wanders outside box infraction radioed back judges scoring stops keeps full-scale pilots place because spend money enter competition get scores might have treat repeat RC offenders student pilots permitted solo flight privileges JAC scheme would need aboutfive people some equipment place ground before could let person fly Nobody wants go flying site policeman probably dont like idea theres another possibility reader mailed clipping shows hand-held Global Positioning Satellite GPS receiver made Sony retails $1350 Another sent specification sheet desktop GPS receiver CoPilot Electronic Products Inc. 417 Rawhide Olathe KS 66061 retails $795 Prices obviously way down very precise navigating tool Somebody bound figure way put model airplane Last month talked about ways keep manned aircraft running models hypothetical GPS receiver can set up flash strobe light whenever model leaves permitted airspace Use GPS lets us measure models altitude too adding strobe light would give us telemetry deal altitude restrictions Placing GPS model airplane would put whole burden flight path control back pilots hands want eliminate need corner monitors solve overfly area problem see above Adding GPS-controlled strobe light plane would bit like putting bell cat took us 10 years get RCers accept need narrow-band RC equipment long would take Continued page 48 46 Model Aviation ENERIX .. foooorly DOCS GENERO FLY-ROD UIoOHs-Tno Fon Fl0 Spnossl Asfosl Tochnology & Toss Nood0 NoISing Bind Toon BoIIC 0-TsbnWrngKnoglsoBoon&Ooor0 loclodos Sboool Cosoons Ginodo BIss & Plyooood Skids Hsodonoo0 & Sspnn Line Coonoog PRICE CosnposilionAoSosnKss $69 F34 FsO Son PRos0 TAIL GATOB-2 RIo Ion 00 FY00 01000 bosh Tsil GBons Boo DessI AsooodI No Mooo Nooded NOT Ion sho Fosolof /07j.Ilnoos Dosigood Cosobal-Sososoor & ElocOono 0 Spo Plssoo Will Pock Aoybodys Lsoooh OPAOR 30 flOCk 5850 SPECIAL PRICE 2 FlOors $3500-n- CHEAP SENSATIONloss sIll Soosds LIko FoO 801 Pso-Flynes Fosos Wsog Kooglos Boooo Sopor Lilo ______________ DOon Brooso WOnol AS BanOssnol & 0001 lnsOuCSOOs 2035 0 BuIlds 12 1585 Dons Los Plion Fool YOs 1111 BIoso PO Boo 26 018908 Iso Cosopobssos Hsgn AislOil-Flion So SIOo TOIopd III 33615 Yoss Coo Walls Nool lOll IIs nono Poo-llingod T0 III 813-854-KITS sPAN 50 ARE 110 SPECIAC PRICE C SD. Moo0iaorProroiiJCSk dslsRilBBSlonGosonBlLOlons$49OOwrisoforpREECosslog IiIeyIfc c ff-Y1feJ RC Flying Today/Myers Continued page 46 get accept GPS/strobe installa tion long FAA mandates strobe see discussion above UAVs Most RC fliers will scream bloody murder about weight cost such device can eliminate some arguments requiring GP S/strobe models above certain weight five pounds power level 500 watts What else can Safety what think about after put hand through prop Typically modelers let things slide until complaints close field hang back someone else does lot work get reopened join another club quit hobby nobody will dog work RC flying will cease Just think GSLMA led Gordon Cox negotiates flying privileges hundreds fliers dozen clubs Thats doing dog work think members GSLMA council should accorded status AMA Leader Members because people actually leading hobby same applies club officers everywhere also think president GSLMA presidents model club associations should automatically become AMA associate vice presidents AVPs What think Ponder AMA needs workers ideas much needs money would prefer see ideas discussed newsletters copies VP AMA Headquarters will accept letters Set up standing committee club study matter report back Have answers ready before complaints come problems will go away must think about METAL 48 Model Aviation IMPORTED DIESEL ENGINES Worlds Best Selection AE AM Aurora Cipolla D-C KMD MAP Mikro MK MWS Oliver PAW Pfeffer Silver Swallow USE Also Replica Mills MOVO Letmo diesels rare imported glow engines CO motor sets Ten page catalog 00 CARLSON ENGINE IMPORTS 814 East Marconi Phoenix AZ 85022-3112 AH mnru ILUVt1U FEATURES SUSPENDED ELECTROLYTE CYCLE FLOAT OPTIONS HIGH DISCHARGE RATE LEAK PROOF NO POLARITY CHANGE COMPACT RUGGED EXTENDED SHELF LIFE EASY HANDLING