Want something different fun kids Try easy project EDom Apikos AFTER 40 YEARS modeling seems always come back gliders ultimate sheer flying pleasure graceful flight Saiplane tight circling hand-launched creation ajoy behold Unfortunately ol arm isnt what used Ive combined two flying modes come up some real fun result Using easily-built release latch operating servo already board arm gets rest still get launch altitude high want Skyhook represents very inexpen sive glider can made complete paint job less five minutes low investment time money can afford sky hook two three little dudes time lose what last count Ive recovered three out 18 launched rest assume either entertaining kids hand launching somewhere still way China Construction material glider readily available price cant beat Its made polystyrene foam meat trays used supermarkets foam should have thickness e pattern onto some card stock template trace around tem plate get three four glider blanks tray Use X-Acto knife cut out trim rough airfoil shape quick massage coarse sandpaper get gcod contour followed fine grit smooth things out have finished unit Balance pushing straight pin center gravity CG location act pivot point Press small brad-type nails middle/center leading edge until nose dips slightly below horizontal balanced flexibility Styrofoam allows small amount dihedral about half rolled wing Starting center pull wing through thumb forefinger right angle center chord line twisting up slightly wing slides through fingers few strokes wing half youll have permanent continuous elliptical dihedral Continued page 142 Left simple rubberband full-up release system performs flawlessly doesnt requirethe addition anotherservo Right Shown herein neutral position release system readyto loaded anothergroup lightwelghtStyrofoam gliders orother cargo 42 Model Aviation Heres pair Skyhook gliders ready ride release aboard Midwest Lii T Con necting latch release Styrofoam gliders full up servo throw does trick author launches Midwest Lii T Skyhook latch reiease securely holding gilder ready its airlift free flight NO OCR TEXT ESTeem frequencies interstitial RC frequencies. continues .this device approved FCC July 1985 though normal channels no intent no intent now will ever intent infringe frequencies used RC modeler Mr Vargo goes list long history AMA including posts Contest Director Past President Tn-City RC Modelers also included copy correspondence Carl Maroney Special Services Director AMA states ESTeem understand importance RC modeling individual community stand behind AMA its endeavors modeling society EST will cooperate way can mutual benefit safely sharing 1 Basic Construction Begirruers 107 Mm 4995 2 Basic Flight Training Beginners 65 Mm . 4495 3World Model Aviatton 90 Mm 5 4Oshkosh Onerniese 55 Mm 995 SAirplane Funnies 30 Mm 5 SUS Scale Masters 60 Mm 7Warhirds Action 75 Mn 95 SHedge Hoppin Vol 145 Mm 9Which WavisUp 70Mns % lOHedge Hoppin Vol 1140 Mn 5 Rental DeposIt Retail Price TapeK Rental Duration 7 Days After DeliveryK KPayment Chech 110 dansl M 0 Visa MC Card # & K K Eup Date Phone C C 0 D s Availahle hy PhoneK ShippIng 3 75 Foreign Canada Add 10of Total K K Others 15 IL Res Add 7% Tan -K- emyofAviationR&D PO Box 277 K Hazel Crest IL 60429 335-0776 George M Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Skyhook/Api kos Continued page 42 wing trimmed flying creas ing hinge line wing tip ball-point pen crease can easily bend up trim tabs crack ing hinge About 1/16 positive trim tab should Youre ready go flying after quick spritz spray paint test sure brand doesnt attack foam along leading edge Release latch wanted latch super-simple quick easy build foolproof think setup comes pretty close see drawing inset plan Basically latch works releasing rubberband held place puslirod using extreme throw already-installed control servos used full up elevator servo allows gliders release relatively slow speed assuming youve dropped low throttle pulled up gentle stall use imagination release latch can used release drop launch host cargotruly sky hook RC Scale/Wischers Continued page 47 FAI Giant Scale subject Giant Scale World Championship brought before ClAM meeting Paris First inclinations downplay another RC event because proliferation added contests recent past Helicopter Pylon Soaring Scale Aero batics Electric RC events World Championship status another new event wasnt greeted great enthusiasm pointed out Dennis Thumpston Scale Committee chairman position losing Scale event now diminished interest Control Line Scale Giant Scale would replace Control Line would become International Contest rather World Championship Five na tions must compete two years maintaln Championship status has possible CL recently Finding five nations Giant Scale would easy matter Transporting Giant Scale alrplanes between continents across oceans may simple Modelers will need build alrplanes disassembled transpor tation small boxes insurmountable task done design stage Basic FAT rules state specifically must some limits placed dimensions weight power Australia offered set provisional rules Paris would need some modification fit within FAT established limits expect rules resubmitted 1987 Australian proposal followed present FAI Scale rules ex cept size weight absence com plexity bonus factor Now national aero clubs convinced Giant Scale just another passing fad would appear can become recognized championship event Strong struts Strength limited flexibility requirements landing gear new Douglas Mallplane Music wire struts look naked some sort covering Bass wood strips routed table saw pro vide snug fit A2-in music wire carved sanded streamlined shape bass strips glued music wire legs using either Wilhold RC-56 Weldbond ce ment Both adhesives have proper ties seeking type application remain slightly flexible after setting up impact rough landings will cause basswood shrouds peel away glues also bond well dissimilar materials Wood will shatter before slips wire final shaping sanding wood done after adhesive sets up about day two later Adhesive trapped inside struts Continued page 151 142 Model Aviation Americas alr waves Radio Technique/Myers What can say thank Mr Vargo Continued page 139information concern avoiding RFI RC channels hope other RF modem manufacturers will show much con cern avoiding interference RC channels
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/09
Page Numbers: 42, 43, 142
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/09
Page Numbers: 42, 43, 142
Want something different fun kids Try easy project EDom Apikos AFTER 40 YEARS modeling seems always come back gliders ultimate sheer flying pleasure graceful flight Saiplane tight circling hand-launched creation ajoy behold Unfortunately ol arm isnt what used Ive combined two flying modes come up some real fun result Using easily-built release latch operating servo already board arm gets rest still get launch altitude high want Skyhook represents very inexpen sive glider can made complete paint job less five minutes low investment time money can afford sky hook two three little dudes time lose what last count Ive recovered three out 18 launched rest assume either entertaining kids hand launching somewhere still way China Construction material glider readily available price cant beat Its made polystyrene foam meat trays used supermarkets foam should have thickness e pattern onto some card stock template trace around tem plate get three four glider blanks tray Use X-Acto knife cut out trim rough airfoil shape quick massage coarse sandpaper get gcod contour followed fine grit smooth things out have finished unit Balance pushing straight pin center gravity CG location act pivot point Press small brad-type nails middle/center leading edge until nose dips slightly below horizontal balanced flexibility Styrofoam allows small amount dihedral about half rolled wing Starting center pull wing through thumb forefinger right angle center chord line twisting up slightly wing slides through fingers few strokes wing half youll have permanent continuous elliptical dihedral Continued page 142 Left simple rubberband full-up release system performs flawlessly doesnt requirethe addition anotherservo Right Shown herein neutral position release system readyto loaded anothergroup lightwelghtStyrofoam gliders orother cargo 42 Model Aviation Heres pair Skyhook gliders ready ride release aboard Midwest Lii T Con necting latch release Styrofoam gliders full up servo throw does trick author launches Midwest Lii T Skyhook latch reiease securely holding gilder ready its airlift free flight NO OCR TEXT ESTeem frequencies interstitial RC frequencies. continues .this device approved FCC July 1985 though normal channels no intent no intent now will ever intent infringe frequencies used RC modeler Mr Vargo goes list long history AMA including posts Contest Director Past President Tn-City RC Modelers also included copy correspondence Carl Maroney Special Services Director AMA states ESTeem understand importance RC modeling individual community stand behind AMA its endeavors modeling society EST will cooperate way can mutual benefit safely sharing 1 Basic Construction Begirruers 107 Mm 4995 2 Basic Flight Training Beginners 65 Mm . 4495 3World Model Aviatton 90 Mm 5 4Oshkosh Onerniese 55 Mm 995 SAirplane Funnies 30 Mm 5 SUS Scale Masters 60 Mm 7Warhirds Action 75 Mn 95 SHedge Hoppin Vol 145 Mm 9Which WavisUp 70Mns % lOHedge Hoppin Vol 1140 Mn 5 Rental DeposIt Retail Price TapeK Rental Duration 7 Days After DeliveryK KPayment Chech 110 dansl M 0 Visa MC Card # & K K Eup Date Phone C C 0 D s Availahle hy PhoneK ShippIng 3 75 Foreign Canada Add 10of Total K K Others 15 IL Res Add 7% Tan -K- emyofAviationR&D PO Box 277 K Hazel Crest IL 60429 335-0776 George M Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Skyhook/Api kos Continued page 42 wing trimmed flying creas ing hinge line wing tip ball-point pen crease can easily bend up trim tabs crack ing hinge About 1/16 positive trim tab should Youre ready go flying after quick spritz spray paint test sure brand doesnt attack foam along leading edge Release latch wanted latch super-simple quick easy build foolproof think setup comes pretty close see drawing inset plan Basically latch works releasing rubberband held place puslirod using extreme throw already-installed control servos used full up elevator servo allows gliders release relatively slow speed assuming youve dropped low throttle pulled up gentle stall use imagination release latch can used release drop launch host cargotruly sky hook RC Scale/Wischers Continued page 47 FAI Giant Scale subject Giant Scale World Championship brought before ClAM meeting Paris First inclinations downplay another RC event because proliferation added contests recent past Helicopter Pylon Soaring Scale Aero batics Electric RC events World Championship status another new event wasnt greeted great enthusiasm pointed out Dennis Thumpston Scale Committee chairman position losing Scale event now diminished interest Control Line Scale Giant Scale would replace Control Line would become International Contest rather World Championship Five na tions must compete two years maintaln Championship status has possible CL recently Finding five nations Giant Scale would easy matter Transporting Giant Scale alrplanes between continents across oceans may simple Modelers will need build alrplanes disassembled transpor tation small boxes insurmountable task done design stage Basic FAT rules state specifically must some limits placed dimensions weight power Australia offered set provisional rules Paris would need some modification fit within FAT established limits expect rules resubmitted 1987 Australian proposal followed present FAI Scale rules ex cept size weight absence com plexity bonus factor Now national aero clubs convinced Giant Scale just another passing fad would appear can become recognized championship event Strong struts Strength limited flexibility requirements landing gear new Douglas Mallplane Music wire struts look naked some sort covering Bass wood strips routed table saw pro vide snug fit A2-in music wire carved sanded streamlined shape bass strips glued music wire legs using either Wilhold RC-56 Weldbond ce ment Both adhesives have proper ties seeking type application remain slightly flexible after setting up impact rough landings will cause basswood shrouds peel away glues also bond well dissimilar materials Wood will shatter before slips wire final shaping sanding wood done after adhesive sets up about day two later Adhesive trapped inside struts Continued page 151 142 Model Aviation Americas alr waves Radio Technique/Myers What can say thank Mr Vargo Continued page 139information concern avoiding RFI RC channels hope other RF modem manufacturers will show much con cern avoiding interference RC channels
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/09
Page Numbers: 42, 43, 142
Want something different fun kids Try easy project EDom Apikos AFTER 40 YEARS modeling seems always come back gliders ultimate sheer flying pleasure graceful flight Saiplane tight circling hand-launched creation ajoy behold Unfortunately ol arm isnt what used Ive combined two flying modes come up some real fun result Using easily-built release latch operating servo already board arm gets rest still get launch altitude high want Skyhook represents very inexpen sive glider can made complete paint job less five minutes low investment time money can afford sky hook two three little dudes time lose what last count Ive recovered three out 18 launched rest assume either entertaining kids hand launching somewhere still way China Construction material glider readily available price cant beat Its made polystyrene foam meat trays used supermarkets foam should have thickness e pattern onto some card stock template trace around tem plate get three four glider blanks tray Use X-Acto knife cut out trim rough airfoil shape quick massage coarse sandpaper get gcod contour followed fine grit smooth things out have finished unit Balance pushing straight pin center gravity CG location act pivot point Press small brad-type nails middle/center leading edge until nose dips slightly below horizontal balanced flexibility Styrofoam allows small amount dihedral about half rolled wing Starting center pull wing through thumb forefinger right angle center chord line twisting up slightly wing slides through fingers few strokes wing half youll have permanent continuous elliptical dihedral Continued page 142 Left simple rubberband full-up release system performs flawlessly doesnt requirethe addition anotherservo Right Shown herein neutral position release system readyto loaded anothergroup lightwelghtStyrofoam gliders orother cargo 42 Model Aviation Heres pair Skyhook gliders ready ride release aboard Midwest Lii T Con necting latch release Styrofoam gliders full up servo throw does trick author launches Midwest Lii T Skyhook latch reiease securely holding gilder ready its airlift free flight NO OCR TEXT ESTeem frequencies interstitial RC frequencies. continues .this device approved FCC July 1985 though normal channels no intent no intent now will ever intent infringe frequencies used RC modeler Mr Vargo goes list long history AMA including posts Contest Director Past President Tn-City RC Modelers also included copy correspondence Carl Maroney Special Services Director AMA states ESTeem understand importance RC modeling individual community stand behind AMA its endeavors modeling society EST will cooperate way can mutual benefit safely sharing 1 Basic Construction Begirruers 107 Mm 4995 2 Basic Flight Training Beginners 65 Mm . 4495 3World Model Aviatton 90 Mm 5 4Oshkosh Onerniese 55 Mm 995 SAirplane Funnies 30 Mm 5 SUS Scale Masters 60 Mm 7Warhirds Action 75 Mn 95 SHedge Hoppin Vol 145 Mm 9Which WavisUp 70Mns % lOHedge Hoppin Vol 1140 Mn 5 Rental DeposIt Retail Price TapeK Rental Duration 7 Days After DeliveryK KPayment Chech 110 dansl M 0 Visa MC Card # & K K Eup Date Phone C C 0 D s Availahle hy PhoneK ShippIng 3 75 Foreign Canada Add 10of Total K K Others 15 IL Res Add 7% Tan -K- emyofAviationR&D PO Box 277 K Hazel Crest IL 60429 335-0776 George M Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Skyhook/Api kos Continued page 42 wing trimmed flying creas ing hinge line wing tip ball-point pen crease can easily bend up trim tabs crack ing hinge About 1/16 positive trim tab should Youre ready go flying after quick spritz spray paint test sure brand doesnt attack foam along leading edge Release latch wanted latch super-simple quick easy build foolproof think setup comes pretty close see drawing inset plan Basically latch works releasing rubberband held place puslirod using extreme throw already-installed control servos used full up elevator servo allows gliders release relatively slow speed assuming youve dropped low throttle pulled up gentle stall use imagination release latch can used release drop launch host cargotruly sky hook RC Scale/Wischers Continued page 47 FAI Giant Scale subject Giant Scale World Championship brought before ClAM meeting Paris First inclinations downplay another RC event because proliferation added contests recent past Helicopter Pylon Soaring Scale Aero batics Electric RC events World Championship status another new event wasnt greeted great enthusiasm pointed out Dennis Thumpston Scale Committee chairman position losing Scale event now diminished interest Control Line Scale Giant Scale would replace Control Line would become International Contest rather World Championship Five na tions must compete two years maintaln Championship status has possible CL recently Finding five nations Giant Scale would easy matter Transporting Giant Scale alrplanes between continents across oceans may simple Modelers will need build alrplanes disassembled transpor tation small boxes insurmountable task done design stage Basic FAT rules state specifically must some limits placed dimensions weight power Australia offered set provisional rules Paris would need some modification fit within FAT established limits expect rules resubmitted 1987 Australian proposal followed present FAI Scale rules ex cept size weight absence com plexity bonus factor Now national aero clubs convinced Giant Scale just another passing fad would appear can become recognized championship event Strong struts Strength limited flexibility requirements landing gear new Douglas Mallplane Music wire struts look naked some sort covering Bass wood strips routed table saw pro vide snug fit A2-in music wire carved sanded streamlined shape bass strips glued music wire legs using either Wilhold RC-56 Weldbond ce ment Both adhesives have proper ties seeking type application remain slightly flexible after setting up impact rough landings will cause basswood shrouds peel away glues also bond well dissimilar materials Wood will shatter before slips wire final shaping sanding wood done after adhesive sets up about day two later Adhesive trapped inside struts Continued page 151 142 Model Aviation Americas alr waves Radio Technique/Myers What can say thank Mr Vargo Continued page 139information concern avoiding RFI RC channels hope other RF modem manufacturers will show much con cern avoiding interference RC channels
