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A Train

Author: R.L. Clough Jr.


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/12
Page Numbers: 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14

Ill' mm mu~ T f rudder-and-elevator hotshot looking new places go take Train ailerons Train trainer get elevators ailerons throttle Coupling ailerons steerable tail wheel gives control ground throttle makes boss over takeoffs power air landing want Train assumes healthy modicum rudder-elevator experience familiarity orientation knowing model looks air coming going intended raw beginners model its design aim introduce aileron control Ailerons must usedthere isnt rudder Newcomers aileron-and-elevator models sometimes get trouble low speed drag disturbed airflow over deflected aileron results wingtip stalling can cause snaproll takeoff wallowing spin slow landing approach Train pretty much gets around problem ailerons have moved inboard leaving low-drag wingtips free stallinducing clutter Despite somewhat-unusual aileron position control positive Several fellow Winnipesaukee Radio Controllers have wrung out Train agree its turns seem very well coordinated appreciable yaw despite lack rudder input Design objectives have pretty well met Lean rangy lines engine out end long nose spread inertial moments smooth out control response no dihedral results largely neutral stabilitythe airplane tends stay 8 Model Aviation ning use ailerons 3ank model keep track Photoa Carol Chamberlin-Clouch GraDhic Desion Carla Kunz put Thats exactly what want trainerif want something have make something model purposely designed dash nostalgia old-time cabin gas model look used put wheels right up front protect hand-carved props expensive engines Train gets tail-dragger technique case havent already Learn two-wheeling early youll able handle anything ground no rudder ground-adjustable rudder tab model airplanes tend accumulate minor surface deflections affect tracking some degree alternate slow fast overhead passes reveal bit crabbing like hound dog running down road tweak tab make model beeline CONSTRUCTION Train uses great little engine seems have largely overlooked other designers Medallion 09 easy starting lightweight powerful Its cylinder-sleeve exhaust restrictor provides reliable throttle control quick recovery full power after long periods idling suspect because back pressure keeps glow element hot Larry Renger tells reasonable notion other hand anybody has heart set Tee Dee RIC 09 comes big engine muffler adjustablespeed carburetor can use After several guys club put question swapped engines matter ten minutes Tee Dee little heavier powerful balance easily maintained nudge Velcro-mounted battery chose Cox Cobra 3 radio system Servo reversing makes kind installation simple transmitter has ergonomic case attractive comfortable hold has novel thumb-lever throttle control just right place feel natural isnt trim throttle makes difference between low idle off bit chancy Larry Renger passed along clever trick makes low-end throttle control easy Glue chunk foam contact throttle lever idle gives tactile cue idle position stop engine simply squeeze lever compress foam shutoff fuel tank transparent 35mm film container Ive used containers various small models have never III -UThe inboard aileron position unusual intended leave Trains wingtips free operate clean air m mm mm mum mum mm mm mum mum mm leaker despite friction-fit covers Polaroid color negative film packaged container prefer film containers make great tanks no room ordinary clunks fittings No problem fittings arent needed Silicone fuel line squeezed through undersized drilled holes wont leak Cut long taper end tubing poke through hole pull place Use same method pull fuel feed line through one-inch length thick-wall brass tubing serves clunk wanted Train have ground steering despite absence rudder control tailwheel usually connected no problem getting aileron servo work tail wheel trick devise quick disconnect wing could rubber-banded crash protection easily removed transport Wing To knowledge wing construction new way going about Ive used several airplanes lately good results best things gets out fussily carving out curved-and-notched wing ribs Before start look over wing plan fix procedure mind Note standard 36-inch wood eliminates trimming spars sheeting length Start cutting compression struts hard /16 square balsa Cut V notches end mate diagonally positioned i/is leading edge flat work surface glue standard 46 x 1 trailing edge 3A6 square leading edge Add wingtip outlines side Note size placement wing spars controls curvature sheet balsa upper leading edge sheeting Allow spars dry place gently sand off coruers profile sheet balsa curvature 1A6 soft sheet balsa sheeting put easy way Bend place over spars mark width trim know will fit dampen side promote bit curl stick spars cyanoacrylate CyA glue use water-based glue stick down dampened sheet balsathe wood might warp Now wingtips spliced-on leading edges trailing edges tapered spars Sheet A6 balsa Type RC Sport/Trainer Wingspan 47 inches Engine Cox Medallion 09 Functions Throttle elevator ailerons Construction Built-up Covering/finish Iron-on film December 1996 11 Aileron quick-disconnect allows wing rubber-banded place crash protection transportation convenience Landing gear designed separate fuselage event hard landing Engine Cox Medallion 09 fl teeraoie iaii wneei IIflK8U 10 aileron servo Cox Cobra three-channel radio used original Train SS ss_______________F N_____________ ________ -1 ____ LI ____________ U __ 4050550855200505085 22 miizmzz128 122 SO 50504 20 5508Ispo 580080 03205 508 8.b =~osThosoS50i 5578 50 ____cl 850 en psZeI 50888 ~/ 40k1 CO 0100 052 58 SI #00 0051 405008~221s80 20 55 501 1 5.0oO COooooosossossJV5051591501205o0n055500s00L Oo085SoOoS555I0sssoOOCflOoOpOSlCoopsossonSSolnolorn 05I8050so550l2508500C500080jn50p085l50 /050500050jIfl Tyo8k f5osIsgo soIss 50105 Sfl CO OloC 550 20051l5 Snoos s81515olo5 c/IIion52505lI042025 501100 141\8Ip054100lnp01 ISCIOnS l55/OS5 IS5 LJ\4\\T\I2 0.5150005085505 5111505 101 0ITrnfl55ssnlsns s0o5558o558 2085055lI55-- 02 -2 508505 05 00 500S-. 1/8 1OSsIpo5 1/8 N Sogoloodo 00 10 oils CO 01o AT 500055858250 OolOi00 l40 55855100 0 0000 850558 0 0511 05005 n8 . 55 lOS 5001 55 5 050055405 0500100 001 102 12001500 000015055 1215 5550155 5050 00100 001150 Oils 550010552000l118 S5001005055551004l4ln552SOo IS 5500000 500 105550 001l055 100l000 200025 55055 0005555155 55110550L00500 001150 sn 1/So 12455410555005 508 525 neosIsor 055 50020 555550555510 21~1/8508125805l58500 0 81811505I55y50 0580 505 541 850085010508l2o55I01055 22 CCX ueoiron 05 00180550 0 80 505505255 1/105505255 ILJIl5 550 015 501 0 5000 558501T080005555500I5 200 5,oS.S 5501 00 0110551 110555050 WIlslo. 04 oo 4550115 05 bOObOO 150544408 550114 50nni051l5504010 000 010I 55050 InsSonoonnsylo 1/IS 211855 00510001 505010 5050 1/5 S111585so Lj Col 12850I0sn050 50128811585005 521105 l2OlSoloolonlCSng. 04 200NlSiZ7S5s1 50 lOS 05 08 0 50 105 solos o 000552 OIlS 15101505 0s5jx//405551815550555058 1700 I/O 855 50058 .c~zzzZzzzz2222255//MODEL AVIATION 2010 loon 855 TRAIN --2-81448808 151512l01015A3ChonnelOgAilosonlsojses2 22 2 2 2 2 0 0 CD 0 0 -U 5 5 0 0 a 0 0 0 050101 551048 8 508 508 SIns 558l00l055sns1l 450lfl505500 055005101 515C5Z5841 lieU 05405 F05005S5 II 11050 0 4805 55 soIl ii 05 RUMOC 05 II ~2U0V005TO everything solid glue triangular ribs gussets main spar compression struts cover center section top bottom 1/16 sheet back trailing edge ailerons hinged ordinary freezer tape Leave 1/8 gap doing first side tape second side can squeeze sticky faces together crack hinge Tough simple doubt hinges will stay put remember last time tried remove masking tape after left place week two wing covered lightweight iron-on material up over hinge gap Use separate pieces cover ailerons Fuselage Tail Surfaces utterly conventional require little explanation except note swing-open foredeck provides easy access aileron hookup wont need aileron extension wire get satisfaction filling fuel tank sight less messy waiting signal full spilling fuel out vent simple paper clip wire hook thin rubber band rear landing gear leg holds hatch down flight Also note top fuselage has wing stop notches make certain nothing can shift lock up ailerons flight Guess learned landing gear attachment rather cuteand practical Crossbars glued CyA slots firewall landing gear fuselage support crossbar Cover Tyvek before applying iron-on film Its rugged will tear off ripping fuselage tail wheel mounted simple swivel bearing brass tubing soldered patch tin-can metal youd rather use commercial assembly Servos Locating servos shown plan makes accessible wing off good balance Hold servos place Goop Get know Goop its better servo mount amount hardware transmits little vibration strips off fairly easily wing-mounted aileron servo set December 1996 13 K 1/32x23750 1/16o23850 3/32x24661 1/8024965 3/16026074 1/4026896 3/0x266119 l/2x231111642143 1/320336435060 l/20x336435060 1/16x336445060 3/32 x 343526167 1/6o352637384 3/lOx 3627684101 1/4037694113130 5/1603109152 3/Ox 3105115148170 1/2x3135158175205 3/4x3225310 1/320456667092 1/20x456667802 1/16x456687992 3/32046662106114 1/0047693112134 3/160487109140156 1/4o4106152162179 5/16x4182234 3/0x4165210239205 1/2o4249285315336 3/4x4350471 MATCHED SHEErS 42 48 3/32x4125142 1/804150169 3/1604184189 1/404176205 BIRCH DOWELS36 1/816 3/1617 1/420 5/1627 3/637 1/254 5/074 AILERONS3648 1/4x15702 1/4x1-1/46590 1/401-1/274105 1/40280115 5/16x1-1/474105 5/1601-1/275106 5/16x286120 3/6x1-1/400115 3/Ox 1-1/203116 3/6x295135 1/2x1-1/295140 1/202106150 1/4x275 1/4x3109 3/0o290 3/803131 1/2o3154 ADO FOR 904700 0040006 0000 2530 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 36 3/603/854 1/2x1/275 914 0/A00 1/lb o i/O 1/160 1/4 1/lOx 3/0 1/lOx 1/2 3/32 SQ 3/32x1/4 3/32x3/8 3/3201/2 1/0 SQ 1/Ox 3/10 1/Ox 1/4 1/8x3/8 1/Oxl/2 1/803/4 1/001 3/16 SQ 3/16x 1/4 3/1603/8 3/lOx 1/2 3/1603/4 3/lOx 1 1/4 SQ 1/403/8 1/401/2 1/403/4 1/401 5/16 SQ 3/6 SQ 3/Ox 1/2 3/8x3/4 3/Oxi 1/2 SQ 1/2o3/4 1/2x1 5/8 SQ 3/4 SO 3/4x 1 BUNDLE SEALS 20 1/lOxO 203/3203 151/8x3 153/16 03 101/403 103/803 51/2 03 201/16 04 101/16 04 153/3204 103/32o4 101/804 51/Ox 4 103/1604 53/1604 101/404 51/404 53/804 51/204 TRIANGLES 1/4 3/0 1/2 3/4 1-1/2 10 12 13 17 11 14 15 19 11 13 14 15 21 20 35 14 16 21 24 30 30 22 27 29 42 52 27 36 40 53 67 49 60 76 60 01 99 36 799 970 875 1050 075 1050 695 1235 1150 675 1000 1400 950 1300 21 23 27 36 45 23 27 29 36 45 59 30 33 41 58 70 35 45 57 60 06 64 82 104 86 111 132 48 900 1075 625 735 035 36 29 33 40 54 68 131 9 90 70119 70119 78119 3/32o303144 3/16x3132202 1/4031572371 3/803108307I 1/2o3 230 302 3 37S 519 1o3 532 719 041231OO 1/2004 123100 C 3/3204149232 1/004169262 3/16041973001 1/4o4237332 3/804357563 1/204402608 4-0/0 0Od Subject Ouoeailobil0y SUPERIOR LITE1224 48 1/Ox 6250395 1/8012395750 1/4012495950 LITE PLY1224 48 1/0 06100125 235 1/0012125235 450 1/4 06125175 340 1/4012175345 650 3 PLY BIRCH 122448 1/6406140275495 1/640 12279510950 1/320695100325 1/32o12100335635 1/160695100325 1/160 12100335625 1/8 0695100335 1/8012180335650 4 PLY 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lower surface sheeting held place couple gobs Coop adhesive its sides Dont bother normal mounting lugs usc Cox servos assumed radius servo arm holes radius elevator aileron horn shown plan produces approximately right amount deflection smooth positive handling Aileron hookup should quite clear plan sheet After wing complete add tail wheel steering arm used AT sheet brass left unpainted show up better picture elevator push-pull rod can just about anything used 3A6 dowel lashed-on paper clip wire ends tail wheel control should sheathed plastic pushrod because both ends sheath must glued place semiflexible pushrod operate properly simple bend screw-in wire end engages hole aileron bracket wing put Flying Be sure model balances O /4-2 inches back leading edge airplane supported fingertips under wing slight nose-heaviness intentional much easier start tail-heavy model balance point easily altered moving battery back forth along its Velcro hold-down strip After get some experience handling Train move battery pack back little liven up maneuvers Universal advice flier move up airplane have test-hopped old salt gets through fooling trims youll get least get level start Takeoffs made engine wide open Just remember tail wheel connected aileron control should hold stick back little keep tailwheel runway Just let airplane take off three-point attitude Train has quite wide speed rangefrom faster-than-you-might-expect slower-than-youd-think-it-would-stayup Use throttle get comfortable practice turning both directions until have feel reaction produced stick motions start advanced maneuvers remember altitude friend have Begin loops learn roll out top make Immelman turn Note high-wing airplane will also have use elevator correction model goes over Learn difference inverted flight feel flat-bottomed airfoila valuable insight build fly highwing Scale models Train intended advanced aerobatic model will perform common maneuvers power spare main thing will teach think ahead airplane L Clough Jr 1070 Upper City Rd Pittsfield NH 03263 14 Model Aviation 4

Author: R.L. Clough Jr.


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/12
Page Numbers: 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14

Ill' mm mu~ T f rudder-and-elevator hotshot looking new places go take Train ailerons Train trainer get elevators ailerons throttle Coupling ailerons steerable tail wheel gives control ground throttle makes boss over takeoffs power air landing want Train assumes healthy modicum rudder-elevator experience familiarity orientation knowing model looks air coming going intended raw beginners model its design aim introduce aileron control Ailerons must usedthere isnt rudder Newcomers aileron-and-elevator models sometimes get trouble low speed drag disturbed airflow over deflected aileron results wingtip stalling can cause snaproll takeoff wallowing spin slow landing approach Train pretty much gets around problem ailerons have moved inboard leaving low-drag wingtips free stallinducing clutter Despite somewhat-unusual aileron position control positive Several fellow Winnipesaukee Radio Controllers have wrung out Train agree its turns seem very well coordinated appreciable yaw despite lack rudder input Design objectives have pretty well met Lean rangy lines engine out end long nose spread inertial moments smooth out control response no dihedral results largely neutral stabilitythe airplane tends stay 8 Model Aviation ning use ailerons 3ank model keep track Photoa Carol Chamberlin-Clouch GraDhic Desion Carla Kunz put Thats exactly what want trainerif want something have make something model purposely designed dash nostalgia old-time cabin gas model look used put wheels right up front protect hand-carved props expensive engines Train gets tail-dragger technique case havent already Learn two-wheeling early youll able handle anything ground no rudder ground-adjustable rudder tab model airplanes tend accumulate minor surface deflections affect tracking some degree alternate slow fast overhead passes reveal bit crabbing like hound dog running down road tweak tab make model beeline CONSTRUCTION Train uses great little engine seems have largely overlooked other designers Medallion 09 easy starting lightweight powerful Its cylinder-sleeve exhaust restrictor provides reliable throttle control quick recovery full power after long periods idling suspect because back pressure keeps glow element hot Larry Renger tells reasonable notion other hand anybody has heart set Tee Dee RIC 09 comes big engine muffler adjustablespeed carburetor can use After several guys club put question swapped engines matter ten minutes Tee Dee little heavier powerful balance easily maintained nudge Velcro-mounted battery chose Cox Cobra 3 radio system Servo reversing makes kind installation simple transmitter has ergonomic case attractive comfortable hold has novel thumb-lever throttle control just right place feel natural isnt trim throttle makes difference between low idle off bit chancy Larry Renger passed along clever trick makes low-end throttle control easy Glue chunk foam contact throttle lever idle gives tactile cue idle position stop engine simply squeeze lever compress foam shutoff fuel tank transparent 35mm film container Ive used containers various small models have never III -UThe inboard aileron position unusual intended leave Trains wingtips free operate clean air m mm mm mum mum mm mm mum mum mm leaker despite friction-fit covers Polaroid color negative film packaged container prefer film containers make great tanks no room ordinary clunks fittings No problem fittings arent needed Silicone fuel line squeezed through undersized drilled holes wont leak Cut long taper end tubing poke through hole pull place Use same method pull fuel feed line through one-inch length thick-wall brass tubing serves clunk wanted Train have ground steering despite absence rudder control tailwheel usually connected no problem getting aileron servo work tail wheel trick devise quick disconnect wing could rubber-banded crash protection easily removed transport Wing To knowledge wing construction new way going about Ive used several airplanes lately good results best things gets out fussily carving out curved-and-notched wing ribs Before start look over wing plan fix procedure mind Note standard 36-inch wood eliminates trimming spars sheeting length Start cutting compression struts hard /16 square balsa Cut V notches end mate diagonally positioned i/is leading edge flat work surface glue standard 46 x 1 trailing edge 3A6 square leading edge Add wingtip outlines side Note size placement wing spars controls curvature sheet balsa upper leading edge sheeting Allow spars dry place gently sand off coruers profile sheet balsa curvature 1A6 soft sheet balsa sheeting put easy way Bend place over spars mark width trim know will fit dampen side promote bit curl stick spars cyanoacrylate CyA glue use water-based glue stick down dampened sheet balsathe wood might warp Now wingtips spliced-on leading edges trailing edges tapered spars Sheet A6 balsa Type RC Sport/Trainer Wingspan 47 inches Engine Cox Medallion 09 Functions Throttle elevator ailerons Construction Built-up Covering/finish Iron-on film December 1996 11 Aileron quick-disconnect allows wing rubber-banded place crash protection transportation convenience Landing gear designed separate fuselage event hard landing Engine Cox Medallion 09 fl teeraoie iaii wneei IIflK8U 10 aileron servo Cox Cobra three-channel radio used original Train SS ss_______________F N_____________ ________ -1 ____ LI ____________ U __ 4050550855200505085 22 miizmzz128 122 SO 50504 20 5508Ispo 580080 03205 508 8.b =~osThosoS50i 5578 50 ____cl 850 en psZeI 50888 ~/ 40k1 CO 0100 052 58 SI #00 0051 405008~221s80 20 55 501 1 5.0oO COooooosossossJV5051591501205o0n055500s00L Oo085SoOoS555I0sssoOOCflOoOpOSlCoopsossonSSolnolorn 05I8050so550l2508500C500080jn50p085l50 /050500050jIfl Tyo8k f5osIsgo soIss 50105 Sfl CO OloC 550 20051l5 Snoos s81515olo5 c/IIion52505lI042025 501100 141\8Ip054100lnp01 ISCIOnS l55/OS5 IS5 LJ\4\\T\I2 0.5150005085505 5111505 101 0ITrnfl55ssnlsns s0o5558o558 2085055lI55-- 02 -2 508505 05 00 500S-. 1/8 1OSsIpo5 1/8 N Sogoloodo 00 10 oils CO 01o AT 500055858250 OolOi00 l40 55855100 0 0000 850558 0 0511 05005 n8 . 55 lOS 5001 55 5 050055405 0500100 001 102 12001500 000015055 1215 5550155 5050 00100 001150 Oils 550010552000l118 S5001005055551004l4ln552SOo IS 5500000 500 105550 001l055 100l000 200025 55055 0005555155 55110550L00500 001150 sn 1/So 12455410555005 508 525 neosIsor 055 50020 555550555510 21~1/8508125805l58500 0 81811505I55y50 0580 505 541 850085010508l2o55I01055 22 CCX ueoiron 05 00180550 0 80 505505255 1/105505255 ILJIl5 550 015 501 0 5000 558501T080005555500I5 200 5,oS.S 5501 00 0110551 110555050 WIlslo. 04 oo 4550115 05 bOObOO 150544408 550114 50nni051l5504010 000 010I 55050 InsSonoonnsylo 1/IS 211855 00510001 505010 5050 1/5 S111585so Lj Col 12850I0sn050 50128811585005 521105 l2OlSoloolonlCSng. 04 200NlSiZ7S5s1 50 lOS 05 08 0 50 105 solos o 000552 OIlS 15101505 0s5jx//405551815550555058 1700 I/O 855 50058 .c~zzzZzzzz2222255//MODEL AVIATION 2010 loon 855 TRAIN --2-81448808 151512l01015A3ChonnelOgAilosonlsojses2 22 2 2 2 2 0 0 CD 0 0 -U 5 5 0 0 a 0 0 0 050101 551048 8 508 508 SIns 558l00l055sns1l 450lfl505500 055005101 515C5Z5841 lieU 05405 F05005S5 II 11050 0 4805 55 soIl ii 05 RUMOC 05 II ~2U0V005TO everything solid glue triangular ribs gussets main spar compression struts cover center section top bottom 1/16 sheet back trailing edge ailerons hinged ordinary freezer tape Leave 1/8 gap doing first side tape second side can squeeze sticky faces together crack hinge Tough simple doubt hinges will stay put remember last time tried remove masking tape after left place week two wing covered lightweight iron-on material up over hinge gap Use separate pieces cover ailerons Fuselage Tail Surfaces utterly conventional require little explanation except note swing-open foredeck provides easy access aileron hookup wont need aileron extension wire get satisfaction filling fuel tank sight less messy waiting signal full spilling fuel out vent simple paper clip wire hook thin rubber band rear landing gear leg holds hatch down flight Also note top fuselage has wing stop notches make certain nothing can shift lock up ailerons flight Guess learned landing gear attachment rather cuteand practical Crossbars glued CyA slots firewall landing gear fuselage support crossbar Cover Tyvek before applying iron-on film Its rugged will tear off ripping fuselage tail wheel mounted simple swivel bearing brass tubing soldered patch tin-can metal youd rather use commercial assembly Servos Locating servos shown plan makes accessible wing off good balance Hold servos place Goop Get know Goop its better servo mount amount hardware transmits little vibration strips off fairly easily wing-mounted aileron servo set December 1996 13 K 1/32x23750 1/16o23850 3/32x24661 1/8024965 3/16026074 1/4026896 3/0x266119 l/2x231111642143 1/320336435060 l/20x336435060 1/16x336445060 3/32 x 343526167 1/6o352637384 3/lOx 3627684101 1/4037694113130 5/1603109152 3/Ox 3105115148170 1/2x3135158175205 3/4x3225310 1/320456667092 1/20x456667802 1/16x456687992 3/32046662106114 1/0047693112134 3/160487109140156 1/4o4106152162179 5/16x4182234 3/0x4165210239205 1/2o4249285315336 3/4x4350471 MATCHED SHEErS 42 48 3/32x4125142 1/804150169 3/1604184189 1/404176205 BIRCH DOWELS36 1/816 3/1617 1/420 5/1627 3/637 1/254 5/074 AILERONS3648 1/4x15702 1/4x1-1/46590 1/401-1/274105 1/40280115 5/16x1-1/474105 5/1601-1/275106 5/16x286120 3/6x1-1/400115 3/Ox 1-1/203116 3/6x295135 1/2x1-1/295140 1/202106150 1/4x275 1/4x3109 3/0o290 3/803131 1/2o3154 ADO FOR 904700 0040006 0000 2530 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 36 3/603/854 1/2x1/275 914 0/A00 1/lb o i/O 1/160 1/4 1/lOx 3/0 1/lOx 1/2 3/32 SQ 3/32x1/4 3/32x3/8 3/3201/2 1/0 SQ 1/Ox 3/10 1/Ox 1/4 1/8x3/8 1/Oxl/2 1/803/4 1/001 3/16 SQ 3/16x 1/4 3/1603/8 3/lOx 1/2 3/1603/4 3/lOx 1 1/4 SQ 1/403/8 1/401/2 1/403/4 1/401 5/16 SQ 3/6 SQ 3/Ox 1/2 3/8x3/4 3/Oxi 1/2 SQ 1/2o3/4 1/2x1 5/8 SQ 3/4 SO 3/4x 1 BUNDLE SEALS 20 1/lOxO 203/3203 151/8x3 153/16 03 101/403 103/803 51/2 03 201/16 04 101/16 04 153/3204 103/32o4 101/804 51/Ox 4 103/1604 53/1604 101/404 51/404 53/804 51/204 TRIANGLES 1/4 3/0 1/2 3/4 1-1/2 10 12 13 17 11 14 15 19 11 13 14 15 21 20 35 14 16 21 24 30 30 22 27 29 42 52 27 36 40 53 67 49 60 76 60 01 99 36 799 970 875 1050 075 1050 695 1235 1150 675 1000 1400 950 1300 21 23 27 36 45 23 27 29 36 45 59 30 33 41 58 70 35 45 57 60 06 64 82 104 86 111 132 48 900 1075 625 735 035 36 29 33 40 54 68 131 9 90 70119 70119 78119 3/32o303144 3/16x3132202 1/4031572371 3/803108307I 1/2o3 230 302 3 37S 519 1o3 532 719 041231OO 1/2004 123100 C 3/3204149232 1/004169262 3/16041973001 1/4o4237332 3/804357563 1/204402608 4-0/0 0Od Subject Ouoeailobil0y SUPERIOR LITE1224 48 1/Ox 6250395 1/8012395750 1/4012495950 LITE PLY1224 48 1/0 06100125 235 1/0012125235 450 1/4 06125175 340 1/4012175345 650 3 PLY BIRCH 122448 1/6406140275495 1/640 12279510950 1/320695100325 1/32o12100335635 1/160695100325 1/160 12100335625 1/8 0695100335 1/8012180335650 4 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/1606 109 215 345 3/160 12 215 345 665 5 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/320 6135260490 3/320 12260500095 1/Ox 6145280525 1/Ox 12200550950 1/4 06125250380 1/4012230300725 7 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/OxO 150 285 525 3/8012 2855501090 9 PLY BIRCH 122448 1/206 200 350 575 1/20 12 350 5601125 HARD MAPLE18 1/401/445 1/4o3/650 1/401/256 3/803/850 3/801/256 3/803/465 3/00175 3/801-1/2115 10e11275 5/0x3/4 85 3/403/4 92 SPRUCE/ BA553648 60" 1/16x1/42430 3/32x 1/42539 1/0502129 1/60 1/42836 1/603/0LI3546 1/003/44763 3/16 SQ2030 3/1603/04053 3/16o1/24664 3/16e3/46508 1/4 SQ4557 100 1/403/05369 1/401/26101130 1/403/4 Lij 83110186 3/8 SQ6485138 3/Ox 1/27591154 1/2SQ05105100 1/203/494125200 ADD $500 00704 FOR PACKAGING GROOVED LG MOUNTS 3/003/41/050 3/003/45/3250 1/203/43/1655 WING 5K1N53036 1/32o 12479 535 1/20012479 535 1/16o12479 535 3/32o 12579 645 TRAILING EDGES36 1/Ox 1/2 29 3/1603/435 1/40139 5/1601-1/450 3/001-1/256 1/202 90 EPOXY 4-1/2 028 02 5 Minute425669 15 Minute425669 3OMixutx425669 2 Hour425669 20 Minute429640 INSTANTGLUE 1/2 xz Tho 00GE105 ou Thin GE300 2xz Thin GE550 800 Thin GE1650 1/2 uz Extra Thick200 1 Extra thick330 2 oz Extra Thick600 Ooz tuba thick1800 ODORLESS FOR FOAM 1/2 ou Thin GE425 ox Thin GE705 2xo Thin GE1305 2uu Accelerator315 Oou Acc RetitI695 Ext tipo 6149 Ext tipo 0 tine 0149 SEND $1 FOR COMPLETE CATALOG INFO & HELP 806-745-6394 ORDERS ONLY 1-800-687-5555 24 HR FAX 806-745-6483 Coot 48 State Hooding Char66 $650 pay UPS Add $550 COD SEND MAIL LONE STAR MODELS $800 extra foe PP APO EPO accept Visa MC Discover persooa checks 01 COD 6 O/ % tao Texas US correocy ony Mo wood older lisod ORDERS TO Rt9 Box 437 Lubbock TX 79423 Hems Aluminum Sanding Block Looking Tee-Strips 0 0 Self-Adhesive Sanding Strips Need $365 for4 1/2 100180 260 Grits 3 x 15 roIl 5 Carbide $795 3 x 15 rot Garnet $675 120 18000320 Grts 3 x 12 rot Alaminomtjxde Yellow Supreme $675 DC Applied Design Corporation Add Box 3384 Torrance CA 90510 20% ohrpprxg Send SASt Catatxo cutout lower surface sheeting held place couple gobs Coop adhesive its sides Dont bother normal mounting lugs usc Cox servos assumed radius servo arm holes radius elevator aileron horn shown plan produces approximately right amount deflection smooth positive handling Aileron hookup should quite clear plan sheet After wing complete add tail wheel steering arm used AT sheet brass left unpainted show up better picture elevator push-pull rod can just about anything used 3A6 dowel lashed-on paper clip wire ends tail wheel control should sheathed plastic pushrod because both ends sheath must glued place semiflexible pushrod operate properly simple bend screw-in wire end engages hole aileron bracket wing put Flying Be sure model balances O /4-2 inches back leading edge airplane supported fingertips under wing slight nose-heaviness intentional much easier start tail-heavy model balance point easily altered moving battery back forth along its Velcro hold-down strip After get some experience handling Train move battery pack back little liven up maneuvers Universal advice flier move up airplane have test-hopped old salt gets through fooling trims youll get least get level start Takeoffs made engine wide open Just remember tail wheel connected aileron control should hold stick back little keep tailwheel runway Just let airplane take off three-point attitude Train has quite wide speed rangefrom faster-than-you-might-expect slower-than-youd-think-it-would-stayup Use throttle get comfortable practice turning both directions until have feel reaction produced stick motions start advanced maneuvers remember altitude friend have Begin loops learn roll out top make Immelman turn Note high-wing airplane will also have use elevator correction model goes over Learn difference inverted flight feel flat-bottomed airfoila valuable insight build fly highwing Scale models Train intended advanced aerobatic model will perform common maneuvers power spare main thing will teach think ahead airplane L Clough Jr 1070 Upper City Rd Pittsfield NH 03263 14 Model Aviation 4

Author: R.L. Clough Jr.


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/12
Page Numbers: 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14

Ill' mm mu~ T f rudder-and-elevator hotshot looking new places go take Train ailerons Train trainer get elevators ailerons throttle Coupling ailerons steerable tail wheel gives control ground throttle makes boss over takeoffs power air landing want Train assumes healthy modicum rudder-elevator experience familiarity orientation knowing model looks air coming going intended raw beginners model its design aim introduce aileron control Ailerons must usedthere isnt rudder Newcomers aileron-and-elevator models sometimes get trouble low speed drag disturbed airflow over deflected aileron results wingtip stalling can cause snaproll takeoff wallowing spin slow landing approach Train pretty much gets around problem ailerons have moved inboard leaving low-drag wingtips free stallinducing clutter Despite somewhat-unusual aileron position control positive Several fellow Winnipesaukee Radio Controllers have wrung out Train agree its turns seem very well coordinated appreciable yaw despite lack rudder input Design objectives have pretty well met Lean rangy lines engine out end long nose spread inertial moments smooth out control response no dihedral results largely neutral stabilitythe airplane tends stay 8 Model Aviation ning use ailerons 3ank model keep track Photoa Carol Chamberlin-Clouch GraDhic Desion Carla Kunz put Thats exactly what want trainerif want something have make something model purposely designed dash nostalgia old-time cabin gas model look used put wheels right up front protect hand-carved props expensive engines Train gets tail-dragger technique case havent already Learn two-wheeling early youll able handle anything ground no rudder ground-adjustable rudder tab model airplanes tend accumulate minor surface deflections affect tracking some degree alternate slow fast overhead passes reveal bit crabbing like hound dog running down road tweak tab make model beeline CONSTRUCTION Train uses great little engine seems have largely overlooked other designers Medallion 09 easy starting lightweight powerful Its cylinder-sleeve exhaust restrictor provides reliable throttle control quick recovery full power after long periods idling suspect because back pressure keeps glow element hot Larry Renger tells reasonable notion other hand anybody has heart set Tee Dee RIC 09 comes big engine muffler adjustablespeed carburetor can use After several guys club put question swapped engines matter ten minutes Tee Dee little heavier powerful balance easily maintained nudge Velcro-mounted battery chose Cox Cobra 3 radio system Servo reversing makes kind installation simple transmitter has ergonomic case attractive comfortable hold has novel thumb-lever throttle control just right place feel natural isnt trim throttle makes difference between low idle off bit chancy Larry Renger passed along clever trick makes low-end throttle control easy Glue chunk foam contact throttle lever idle gives tactile cue idle position stop engine simply squeeze lever compress foam shutoff fuel tank transparent 35mm film container Ive used containers various small models have never III -UThe inboard aileron position unusual intended leave Trains wingtips free operate clean air m mm mm mum mum mm mm mum mum mm leaker despite friction-fit covers Polaroid color negative film packaged container prefer film containers make great tanks no room ordinary clunks fittings No problem fittings arent needed Silicone fuel line squeezed through undersized drilled holes wont leak Cut long taper end tubing poke through hole pull place Use same method pull fuel feed line through one-inch length thick-wall brass tubing serves clunk wanted Train have ground steering despite absence rudder control tailwheel usually connected no problem getting aileron servo work tail wheel trick devise quick disconnect wing could rubber-banded crash protection easily removed transport Wing To knowledge wing construction new way going about Ive used several airplanes lately good results best things gets out fussily carving out curved-and-notched wing ribs Before start look over wing plan fix procedure mind Note standard 36-inch wood eliminates trimming spars sheeting length Start cutting compression struts hard /16 square balsa Cut V notches end mate diagonally positioned i/is leading edge flat work surface glue standard 46 x 1 trailing edge 3A6 square leading edge Add wingtip outlines side Note size placement wing spars controls curvature sheet balsa upper leading edge sheeting Allow spars dry place gently sand off coruers profile sheet balsa curvature 1A6 soft sheet balsa sheeting put easy way Bend place over spars mark width trim know will fit dampen side promote bit curl stick spars cyanoacrylate CyA glue use water-based glue stick down dampened sheet balsathe wood might warp Now wingtips spliced-on leading edges trailing edges tapered spars Sheet A6 balsa Type RC Sport/Trainer Wingspan 47 inches Engine Cox Medallion 09 Functions Throttle elevator ailerons Construction 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--2-81448808 151512l01015A3ChonnelOgAilosonlsojses2 22 2 2 2 2 0 0 CD 0 0 -U 5 5 0 0 a 0 0 0 050101 551048 8 508 508 SIns 558l00l055sns1l 450lfl505500 055005101 515C5Z5841 lieU 05405 F05005S5 II 11050 0 4805 55 soIl ii 05 RUMOC 05 II ~2U0V005TO everything solid glue triangular ribs gussets main spar compression struts cover center section top bottom 1/16 sheet back trailing edge ailerons hinged ordinary freezer tape Leave 1/8 gap doing first side tape second side can squeeze sticky faces together crack hinge Tough simple doubt hinges will stay put remember last time tried remove masking tape after left place week two wing covered lightweight iron-on material up over hinge gap Use separate pieces cover ailerons Fuselage Tail Surfaces utterly conventional require little explanation except note swing-open foredeck provides easy access aileron hookup wont need aileron extension wire get satisfaction filling fuel tank sight less messy waiting signal full spilling fuel out vent simple paper clip wire hook thin rubber band rear landing gear leg holds hatch down flight Also note top fuselage has wing stop notches make certain nothing can shift lock up ailerons flight Guess learned landing gear attachment rather cuteand practical Crossbars glued CyA slots firewall landing gear fuselage support crossbar Cover Tyvek before applying iron-on film Its rugged will tear off ripping fuselage tail wheel mounted simple swivel bearing brass tubing soldered patch tin-can metal youd rather use commercial assembly Servos Locating servos shown plan makes accessible wing off good balance Hold servos place Goop Get know Goop its better servo mount amount hardware transmits little vibration strips off fairly easily wing-mounted aileron servo set December 1996 13 K 1/32x23750 1/16o23850 3/32x24661 1/8024965 3/16026074 1/4026896 3/0x266119 l/2x231111642143 1/320336435060 l/20x336435060 1/16x336445060 3/32 x 343526167 1/6o352637384 3/lOx 3627684101 1/4037694113130 5/1603109152 3/Ox 3105115148170 1/2x3135158175205 3/4x3225310 1/320456667092 1/20x456667802 1/16x456687992 3/32046662106114 1/0047693112134 3/160487109140156 1/4o4106152162179 5/16x4182234 3/0x4165210239205 1/2o4249285315336 3/4x4350471 MATCHED SHEErS 42 48 3/32x4125142 1/804150169 3/1604184189 1/404176205 BIRCH DOWELS36 1/816 3/1617 1/420 5/1627 3/637 1/254 5/074 AILERONS3648 1/4x15702 1/4x1-1/46590 1/401-1/274105 1/40280115 5/16x1-1/474105 5/1601-1/275106 5/16x286120 3/6x1-1/400115 3/Ox 1-1/203116 3/6x295135 1/2x1-1/295140 1/202106150 1/4x275 1/4x3109 3/0o290 3/803131 1/2o3154 ADO FOR 904700 0040006 0000 2530 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 36 3/603/854 1/2x1/275 914 0/A00 1/lb o i/O 1/160 1/4 1/lOx 3/0 1/lOx 1/2 3/32 SQ 3/32x1/4 3/32x3/8 3/3201/2 1/0 SQ 1/Ox 3/10 1/Ox 1/4 1/8x3/8 1/Oxl/2 1/803/4 1/001 3/16 SQ 3/16x 1/4 3/1603/8 3/lOx 1/2 3/1603/4 3/lOx 1 1/4 SQ 1/403/8 1/401/2 1/403/4 1/401 5/16 SQ 3/6 SQ 3/Ox 1/2 3/8x3/4 3/Oxi 1/2 SQ 1/2o3/4 1/2x1 5/8 SQ 3/4 SO 3/4x 1 BUNDLE SEALS 20 1/lOxO 203/3203 151/8x3 153/16 03 101/403 103/803 51/2 03 201/16 04 101/16 04 153/3204 103/32o4 101/804 51/Ox 4 103/1604 53/1604 101/404 51/404 53/804 51/204 TRIANGLES 1/4 3/0 1/2 3/4 1-1/2 10 12 13 17 11 14 15 19 11 13 14 15 21 20 35 14 16 21 24 30 30 22 27 29 42 52 27 36 40 53 67 49 60 76 60 01 99 36 799 970 875 1050 075 1050 695 1235 1150 675 1000 1400 950 1300 21 23 27 36 45 23 27 29 36 45 59 30 33 41 58 70 35 45 57 60 06 64 82 104 86 111 132 48 900 1075 625 735 035 36 29 33 40 54 68 131 9 90 70119 70119 78119 3/32o303144 3/16x3132202 1/4031572371 3/803108307I 1/2o3 230 302 3 37S 519 1o3 532 719 041231OO 1/2004 123100 C 3/3204149232 1/004169262 3/16041973001 1/4o4237332 3/804357563 1/204402608 4-0/0 0Od Subject Ouoeailobil0y SUPERIOR LITE1224 48 1/Ox 6250395 1/8012395750 1/4012495950 LITE PLY1224 48 1/0 06100125 235 1/0012125235 450 1/4 06125175 340 1/4012175345 650 3 PLY BIRCH 122448 1/6406140275495 1/640 12279510950 1/320695100325 1/32o12100335635 1/160695100325 1/160 12100335625 1/8 0695100335 1/8012180335650 4 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/1606 109 215 345 3/160 12 215 345 665 5 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/320 6135260490 3/320 12260500095 1/Ox 6145280525 1/Ox 12200550950 1/4 06125250380 1/4012230300725 7 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/OxO 150 285 525 3/8012 2855501090 9 PLY BIRCH 122448 1/206 200 350 575 1/20 12 350 5601125 HARD MAPLE18 1/401/445 1/4o3/650 1/401/256 3/803/850 3/801/256 3/803/465 3/00175 3/801-1/2115 10e11275 5/0x3/4 85 3/403/4 92 SPRUCE/ BA553648 60" 1/16x1/42430 3/32x 1/42539 1/0502129 1/60 1/42836 1/603/0LI3546 1/003/44763 3/16 SQ2030 3/1603/04053 3/16o1/24664 3/16e3/46508 1/4 SQ4557 100 1/403/05369 1/401/26101130 1/403/4 Lij 83110186 3/8 SQ6485138 3/Ox 1/27591154 1/2SQ05105100 1/203/494125200 ADD $500 00704 FOR PACKAGING GROOVED LG MOUNTS 3/003/41/050 3/003/45/3250 1/203/43/1655 WING 5K1N53036 1/32o 12479 535 1/20012479 535 1/16o12479 535 3/32o 12579 645 TRAILING EDGES36 1/Ox 1/2 29 3/1603/435 1/40139 5/1601-1/450 3/001-1/256 1/202 90 EPOXY 4-1/2 028 02 5 Minute425669 15 Minute425669 3OMixutx425669 2 Hour425669 20 Minute429640 INSTANTGLUE 1/2 xz Tho 00GE105 ou Thin GE300 2xz Thin GE550 800 Thin GE1650 1/2 uz Extra Thick200 1 Extra thick330 2 oz Extra Thick600 Ooz tuba thick1800 ODORLESS FOR FOAM 1/2 ou Thin GE425 ox Thin GE705 2xo Thin GE1305 2uu Accelerator315 Oou Acc RetitI695 Ext tipo 6149 Ext tipo 0 tine 0149 SEND $1 FOR COMPLETE CATALOG INFO & HELP 806-745-6394 ORDERS ONLY 1-800-687-5555 24 HR FAX 806-745-6483 Coot 48 State Hooding Char66 $650 pay UPS Add $550 COD SEND MAIL LONE STAR MODELS $800 extra foe PP APO EPO accept Visa MC Discover persooa checks 01 COD 6 O/ % tao Texas US correocy ony Mo wood older lisod ORDERS TO Rt9 Box 437 Lubbock TX 79423 Hems Aluminum Sanding Block Looking Tee-Strips 0 0 Self-Adhesive Sanding Strips Need $365 for4 1/2 100180 260 Grits 3 x 15 roIl 5 Carbide $795 3 x 15 rot Garnet $675 120 18000320 Grts 3 x 12 rot Alaminomtjxde Yellow Supreme $675 DC Applied Design Corporation Add Box 3384 Torrance CA 90510 20% ohrpprxg Send SASt Catatxo cutout lower surface sheeting held place couple gobs Coop adhesive its sides Dont bother normal mounting lugs usc Cox servos assumed radius servo arm holes radius elevator aileron horn shown plan produces approximately right amount deflection smooth positive handling Aileron hookup should quite clear plan sheet After wing complete add tail wheel steering arm used AT sheet brass left unpainted show up better picture elevator push-pull rod can just about anything used 3A6 dowel lashed-on paper clip wire ends tail wheel control should sheathed plastic pushrod because both ends sheath must glued place semiflexible pushrod operate properly simple bend screw-in wire end engages hole aileron bracket wing put Flying Be sure model balances O /4-2 inches back leading edge airplane supported fingertips under wing slight nose-heaviness intentional much easier start tail-heavy model balance point easily altered moving battery back forth along its Velcro hold-down strip After get some experience handling Train move battery pack back little liven up maneuvers Universal advice flier move up airplane have test-hopped old salt gets through fooling trims youll get least get level start Takeoffs made engine wide open Just remember tail wheel connected aileron control should hold stick back little keep tailwheel runway Just let airplane take off three-point attitude Train has quite wide speed rangefrom faster-than-you-might-expect slower-than-youd-think-it-would-stayup Use throttle get comfortable practice turning both directions until have feel reaction produced stick motions start advanced maneuvers remember altitude friend have Begin loops learn roll out top make Immelman turn Note high-wing airplane will also have use elevator correction model goes over Learn difference inverted flight feel flat-bottomed airfoila valuable insight build fly highwing Scale models Train intended advanced aerobatic model will perform common maneuvers power spare main thing will teach think ahead airplane L Clough Jr 1070 Upper City Rd Pittsfield NH 03263 14 Model Aviation 4

Author: R.L. Clough Jr.


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/12
Page Numbers: 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14

Ill' mm mu~ T f rudder-and-elevator hotshot looking new places go take Train ailerons Train trainer get elevators ailerons throttle Coupling ailerons steerable tail wheel gives control ground throttle makes boss over takeoffs power air landing want Train assumes healthy modicum rudder-elevator experience familiarity orientation knowing model looks air coming going intended raw beginners model its design aim introduce aileron control Ailerons must usedthere isnt rudder Newcomers aileron-and-elevator models sometimes get trouble low speed drag disturbed airflow over deflected aileron results wingtip stalling can cause snaproll takeoff wallowing spin slow landing approach Train pretty much gets around problem ailerons have moved inboard leaving low-drag wingtips free stallinducing clutter Despite somewhat-unusual aileron position control positive Several fellow Winnipesaukee Radio Controllers have wrung out Train agree its turns seem very well coordinated appreciable yaw despite lack rudder input Design objectives have pretty well met Lean rangy lines engine out end long nose spread inertial moments smooth out control response no dihedral results largely neutral stabilitythe airplane tends stay 8 Model Aviation ning use ailerons 3ank model keep track Photoa Carol Chamberlin-Clouch GraDhic Desion Carla Kunz put Thats exactly what want trainerif want something have make something model purposely designed dash nostalgia old-time cabin gas model look used put wheels right up front protect hand-carved props expensive engines Train gets tail-dragger technique case havent already Learn two-wheeling early youll able handle anything ground no rudder ground-adjustable rudder tab model airplanes tend accumulate minor surface deflections affect tracking some degree alternate slow fast overhead passes reveal bit crabbing like hound dog running down road tweak tab make model beeline CONSTRUCTION Train uses great little engine seems have largely overlooked other designers Medallion 09 easy starting lightweight powerful Its cylinder-sleeve exhaust restrictor provides reliable throttle control quick recovery full power after long periods idling suspect because back pressure keeps glow element hot Larry Renger tells reasonable notion other hand anybody has heart set Tee Dee RIC 09 comes big engine muffler adjustablespeed carburetor can use After several guys club put question swapped engines matter ten minutes Tee Dee little heavier powerful balance easily maintained nudge Velcro-mounted battery chose Cox Cobra 3 radio system Servo reversing makes kind installation simple transmitter has ergonomic case attractive comfortable hold has novel thumb-lever throttle control just right place feel natural isnt trim throttle makes difference between low idle off bit chancy Larry Renger passed along clever trick makes low-end throttle control easy Glue chunk foam contact throttle lever idle gives tactile cue idle position stop engine simply squeeze lever compress foam shutoff fuel tank transparent 35mm film container Ive used containers various small models have never III -UThe inboard aileron position unusual intended leave Trains wingtips free operate clean air m mm mm mum mum mm mm mum mum mm leaker despite friction-fit covers Polaroid color negative film packaged container prefer film containers make great tanks no room ordinary clunks fittings No problem fittings arent needed Silicone fuel line squeezed through undersized drilled holes wont leak Cut long taper end tubing poke through hole pull place Use same method pull fuel feed line through one-inch length thick-wall brass tubing serves clunk wanted Train have ground steering despite absence rudder control tailwheel usually connected no problem getting aileron servo work tail wheel trick devise quick disconnect wing could rubber-banded crash protection easily removed transport Wing To knowledge wing construction new way going about Ive used several airplanes lately good results best things gets out fussily carving out curved-and-notched wing ribs Before start look over wing plan fix procedure mind Note standard 36-inch wood eliminates trimming spars sheeting length Start cutting compression struts hard /16 square balsa Cut V notches end mate diagonally positioned i/is leading edge flat work surface glue standard 46 x 1 trailing edge 3A6 square leading edge Add wingtip outlines side Note size placement wing spars controls curvature sheet balsa upper leading edge sheeting Allow spars dry place gently sand off coruers profile sheet balsa curvature 1A6 soft sheet balsa sheeting put easy way Bend place over spars mark width trim know will fit dampen side promote bit curl stick spars cyanoacrylate CyA glue use water-based glue stick down dampened sheet balsathe wood might warp Now wingtips spliced-on leading edges trailing edges tapered spars Sheet A6 balsa Type RC Sport/Trainer Wingspan 47 inches Engine Cox Medallion 09 Functions Throttle elevator ailerons Construction Built-up Covering/finish Iron-on film December 1996 11 Aileron quick-disconnect allows wing rubber-banded place crash protection transportation convenience Landing gear designed separate fuselage event hard landing Engine Cox Medallion 09 fl teeraoie iaii wneei IIflK8U 10 aileron servo Cox Cobra three-channel radio used original Train SS ss_______________F N_____________ ________ -1 ____ LI ____________ U __ 4050550855200505085 22 miizmzz128 122 SO 50504 20 5508Ispo 580080 03205 508 8.b =~osThosoS50i 5578 50 ____cl 850 en psZeI 50888 ~/ 40k1 CO 0100 052 58 SI #00 0051 405008~221s80 20 55 501 1 5.0oO COooooosossossJV5051591501205o0n055500s00L Oo085SoOoS555I0sssoOOCflOoOpOSlCoopsossonSSolnolorn 05I8050so550l2508500C500080jn50p085l50 /050500050jIfl Tyo8k f5osIsgo soIss 50105 Sfl CO OloC 550 20051l5 Snoos s81515olo5 c/IIion52505lI042025 501100 141\8Ip054100lnp01 ISCIOnS l55/OS5 IS5 LJ\4\\T\I2 0.5150005085505 5111505 101 0ITrnfl55ssnlsns s0o5558o558 2085055lI55-- 02 -2 508505 05 00 500S-. 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--2-81448808 151512l01015A3ChonnelOgAilosonlsojses2 22 2 2 2 2 0 0 CD 0 0 -U 5 5 0 0 a 0 0 0 050101 551048 8 508 508 SIns 558l00l055sns1l 450lfl505500 055005101 515C5Z5841 lieU 05405 F05005S5 II 11050 0 4805 55 soIl ii 05 RUMOC 05 II ~2U0V005TO everything solid glue triangular ribs gussets main spar compression struts cover center section top bottom 1/16 sheet back trailing edge ailerons hinged ordinary freezer tape Leave 1/8 gap doing first side tape second side can squeeze sticky faces together crack hinge Tough simple doubt hinges will stay put remember last time tried remove masking tape after left place week two wing covered lightweight iron-on material up over hinge gap Use separate pieces cover ailerons Fuselage Tail Surfaces utterly conventional require little explanation except note swing-open foredeck provides easy access aileron hookup wont need aileron extension wire get satisfaction filling fuel tank sight less messy waiting signal full spilling fuel out vent simple paper clip wire hook thin rubber band rear landing gear leg holds hatch down flight Also note top fuselage has wing stop notches make certain nothing can shift lock up ailerons flight Guess learned landing gear attachment rather cuteand practical Crossbars glued CyA slots firewall landing gear fuselage support crossbar Cover Tyvek before applying iron-on film Its rugged will tear off ripping fuselage tail wheel mounted simple swivel bearing brass tubing soldered patch tin-can metal youd rather use commercial assembly Servos Locating servos shown plan makes accessible wing off good balance Hold servos place Goop Get know Goop its better servo mount amount hardware transmits little vibration strips off fairly easily wing-mounted aileron servo set December 1996 13 K 1/32x23750 1/16o23850 3/32x24661 1/8024965 3/16026074 1/4026896 3/0x266119 l/2x231111642143 1/320336435060 l/20x336435060 1/16x336445060 3/32 x 343526167 1/6o352637384 3/lOx 3627684101 1/4037694113130 5/1603109152 3/Ox 3105115148170 1/2x3135158175205 3/4x3225310 1/320456667092 1/20x456667802 1/16x456687992 3/32046662106114 1/0047693112134 3/160487109140156 1/4o4106152162179 5/16x4182234 3/0x4165210239205 1/2o4249285315336 3/4x4350471 MATCHED SHEErS 42 48 3/32x4125142 1/804150169 3/1604184189 1/404176205 BIRCH DOWELS36 1/816 3/1617 1/420 5/1627 3/637 1/254 5/074 AILERONS3648 1/4x15702 1/4x1-1/46590 1/401-1/274105 1/40280115 5/16x1-1/474105 5/1601-1/275106 5/16x286120 3/6x1-1/400115 3/Ox 1-1/203116 3/6x295135 1/2x1-1/295140 1/202106150 1/4x275 1/4x3109 3/0o290 3/803131 1/2o3154 ADO FOR 904700 0040006 0000 2530 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 36 3/603/854 1/2x1/275 914 0/A00 1/lb o i/O 1/160 1/4 1/lOx 3/0 1/lOx 1/2 3/32 SQ 3/32x1/4 3/32x3/8 3/3201/2 1/0 SQ 1/Ox 3/10 1/Ox 1/4 1/8x3/8 1/Oxl/2 1/803/4 1/001 3/16 SQ 3/16x 1/4 3/1603/8 3/lOx 1/2 3/1603/4 3/lOx 1 1/4 SQ 1/403/8 1/401/2 1/403/4 1/401 5/16 SQ 3/6 SQ 3/Ox 1/2 3/8x3/4 3/Oxi 1/2 SQ 1/2o3/4 1/2x1 5/8 SQ 3/4 SO 3/4x 1 BUNDLE SEALS 20 1/lOxO 203/3203 151/8x3 153/16 03 101/403 103/803 51/2 03 201/16 04 101/16 04 153/3204 103/32o4 101/804 51/Ox 4 103/1604 53/1604 101/404 51/404 53/804 51/204 TRIANGLES 1/4 3/0 1/2 3/4 1-1/2 10 12 13 17 11 14 15 19 11 13 14 15 21 20 35 14 16 21 24 30 30 22 27 29 42 52 27 36 40 53 67 49 60 76 60 01 99 36 799 970 875 1050 075 1050 695 1235 1150 675 1000 1400 950 1300 21 23 27 36 45 23 27 29 36 45 59 30 33 41 58 70 35 45 57 60 06 64 82 104 86 111 132 48 900 1075 625 735 035 36 29 33 40 54 68 131 9 90 70119 70119 78119 3/32o303144 3/16x3132202 1/4031572371 3/803108307I 1/2o3 230 302 3 37S 519 1o3 532 719 041231OO 1/2004 123100 C 3/3204149232 1/004169262 3/16041973001 1/4o4237332 3/804357563 1/204402608 4-0/0 0Od Subject Ouoeailobil0y SUPERIOR LITE1224 48 1/Ox 6250395 1/8012395750 1/4012495950 LITE PLY1224 48 1/0 06100125 235 1/0012125235 450 1/4 06125175 340 1/4012175345 650 3 PLY BIRCH 122448 1/6406140275495 1/640 12279510950 1/320695100325 1/32o12100335635 1/160695100325 1/160 12100335625 1/8 0695100335 1/8012180335650 4 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/1606 109 215 345 3/160 12 215 345 665 5 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/320 6135260490 3/320 12260500095 1/Ox 6145280525 1/Ox 12200550950 1/4 06125250380 1/4012230300725 7 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/OxO 150 285 525 3/8012 2855501090 9 PLY BIRCH 122448 1/206 200 350 575 1/20 12 350 5601125 HARD MAPLE18 1/401/445 1/4o3/650 1/401/256 3/803/850 3/801/256 3/803/465 3/00175 3/801-1/2115 10e11275 5/0x3/4 85 3/403/4 92 SPRUCE/ BA553648 60" 1/16x1/42430 3/32x 1/42539 1/0502129 1/60 1/42836 1/603/0LI3546 1/003/44763 3/16 SQ2030 3/1603/04053 3/16o1/24664 3/16e3/46508 1/4 SQ4557 100 1/403/05369 1/401/26101130 1/403/4 Lij 83110186 3/8 SQ6485138 3/Ox 1/27591154 1/2SQ05105100 1/203/494125200 ADD $500 00704 FOR PACKAGING GROOVED LG MOUNTS 3/003/41/050 3/003/45/3250 1/203/43/1655 WING 5K1N53036 1/32o 12479 535 1/20012479 535 1/16o12479 535 3/32o 12579 645 TRAILING EDGES36 1/Ox 1/2 29 3/1603/435 1/40139 5/1601-1/450 3/001-1/256 1/202 90 EPOXY 4-1/2 028 02 5 Minute425669 15 Minute425669 3OMixutx425669 2 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lower surface sheeting held place couple gobs Coop adhesive its sides Dont bother normal mounting lugs usc Cox servos assumed radius servo arm holes radius elevator aileron horn shown plan produces approximately right amount deflection smooth positive handling Aileron hookup should quite clear plan sheet After wing complete add tail wheel steering arm used AT sheet brass left unpainted show up better picture elevator push-pull rod can just about anything used 3A6 dowel lashed-on paper clip wire ends tail wheel control should sheathed plastic pushrod because both ends sheath must glued place semiflexible pushrod operate properly simple bend screw-in wire end engages hole aileron bracket wing put Flying Be sure model balances O /4-2 inches back leading edge airplane supported fingertips under wing slight nose-heaviness intentional much easier start tail-heavy model balance point easily altered moving battery back forth along its Velcro hold-down strip After get some experience handling Train move battery pack back little liven up maneuvers Universal advice flier move up airplane have test-hopped old salt gets through fooling trims youll get least get level start Takeoffs made engine wide open Just remember tail wheel connected aileron control should hold stick back little keep tailwheel runway Just let airplane take off three-point attitude Train has quite wide speed rangefrom faster-than-you-might-expect slower-than-youd-think-it-would-stayup Use throttle get comfortable practice turning both directions until have feel reaction produced stick motions start advanced maneuvers remember altitude friend have Begin loops learn roll out top make Immelman turn Note high-wing airplane will also have use elevator correction model goes over Learn difference inverted flight feel flat-bottomed airfoila valuable insight build fly highwing Scale models Train intended advanced aerobatic model will perform common maneuvers power spare main thing will teach think ahead airplane L Clough Jr 1070 Upper City Rd Pittsfield NH 03263 14 Model Aviation 4

Author: R.L. Clough Jr.


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/12
Page Numbers: 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14

Ill' mm mu~ T f rudder-and-elevator hotshot looking new places go take Train ailerons Train trainer get elevators ailerons throttle Coupling ailerons steerable tail wheel gives control ground throttle makes boss over takeoffs power air landing want Train assumes healthy modicum rudder-elevator experience familiarity orientation knowing model looks air coming going intended raw beginners model its design aim introduce aileron control Ailerons must usedthere isnt rudder Newcomers aileron-and-elevator models sometimes get trouble low speed drag disturbed airflow over deflected aileron results wingtip stalling can cause snaproll takeoff wallowing spin slow landing approach Train pretty much gets around problem ailerons have moved inboard leaving low-drag wingtips free stallinducing clutter Despite somewhat-unusual aileron position control positive Several fellow Winnipesaukee Radio Controllers have wrung out Train agree its turns seem very well coordinated appreciable yaw despite lack rudder input Design objectives have pretty well met Lean rangy lines engine out end long nose spread inertial moments smooth out control response no dihedral results largely neutral stabilitythe airplane tends stay 8 Model Aviation ning use ailerons 3ank model keep track Photoa Carol Chamberlin-Clouch GraDhic Desion Carla Kunz put Thats exactly what want trainerif want something have make something model purposely designed dash nostalgia old-time cabin gas model look used put wheels right up front protect hand-carved props expensive engines Train gets tail-dragger technique case havent already Learn two-wheeling early youll able handle anything ground no rudder ground-adjustable rudder tab model airplanes tend accumulate minor surface deflections affect tracking some degree alternate slow fast overhead passes reveal bit crabbing like hound dog running down road tweak tab make model beeline CONSTRUCTION Train uses great little engine seems have largely overlooked other designers Medallion 09 easy starting lightweight powerful Its cylinder-sleeve exhaust restrictor provides reliable throttle control quick recovery full power after long periods idling suspect because back pressure keeps glow element hot Larry Renger tells reasonable notion other hand anybody has heart set Tee Dee RIC 09 comes big engine muffler adjustablespeed carburetor can use After several guys club put question swapped engines matter ten minutes Tee Dee little heavier powerful balance easily maintained nudge Velcro-mounted battery chose Cox Cobra 3 radio system Servo reversing makes kind installation simple transmitter has ergonomic case attractive comfortable hold has novel thumb-lever throttle control just right place feel natural isnt trim throttle makes difference between low idle off bit chancy Larry Renger passed along clever trick makes low-end throttle control easy Glue chunk foam contact throttle lever idle gives tactile cue idle position stop engine simply squeeze lever compress foam shutoff fuel tank transparent 35mm film container Ive used containers various small models have never III -UThe inboard aileron position unusual intended leave Trains wingtips free operate clean air m mm mm mum mum mm mm mum mum mm leaker despite friction-fit covers Polaroid color negative film packaged container prefer film containers make great tanks no room ordinary clunks fittings No problem fittings arent needed Silicone fuel line squeezed through undersized drilled holes wont leak Cut long taper end tubing poke through hole pull place Use same method pull fuel feed line through one-inch length thick-wall brass tubing serves clunk wanted Train have ground steering despite absence rudder control tailwheel usually connected no problem getting aileron servo work tail wheel trick devise quick disconnect wing could rubber-banded crash protection easily removed transport Wing To knowledge wing construction new way going about Ive used several airplanes lately good results best things gets out fussily carving out curved-and-notched wing ribs Before start look over wing plan fix procedure mind Note standard 36-inch wood eliminates trimming spars sheeting length Start cutting compression struts hard /16 square balsa Cut V notches end mate diagonally positioned i/is leading edge flat work surface glue standard 46 x 1 trailing edge 3A6 square leading edge Add wingtip outlines side Note size placement wing spars controls curvature sheet balsa upper leading edge sheeting Allow spars dry place gently sand off coruers profile sheet balsa curvature 1A6 soft sheet balsa sheeting put easy way Bend place over spars mark width trim know will fit dampen side promote bit curl stick spars cyanoacrylate CyA glue use water-based glue stick down dampened sheet balsathe wood might warp Now wingtips spliced-on leading edges trailing edges tapered spars Sheet A6 balsa Type RC Sport/Trainer Wingspan 47 inches Engine Cox Medallion 09 Functions Throttle elevator ailerons Construction Built-up Covering/finish Iron-on film December 1996 11 Aileron quick-disconnect allows wing rubber-banded place crash protection transportation convenience Landing gear designed separate fuselage event hard landing Engine Cox Medallion 09 fl teeraoie iaii wneei IIflK8U 10 aileron servo Cox Cobra three-channel radio used original Train SS ss_______________F N_____________ ________ -1 ____ LI ____________ U __ 4050550855200505085 22 miizmzz128 122 SO 50504 20 5508Ispo 580080 03205 508 8.b =~osThosoS50i 5578 50 ____cl 850 en psZeI 50888 ~/ 40k1 CO 0100 052 58 SI #00 0051 405008~221s80 20 55 501 1 5.0oO COooooosossossJV5051591501205o0n055500s00L Oo085SoOoS555I0sssoOOCflOoOpOSlCoopsossonSSolnolorn 05I8050so550l2508500C500080jn50p085l50 /050500050jIfl Tyo8k f5osIsgo soIss 50105 Sfl CO OloC 550 20051l5 Snoos s81515olo5 c/IIion52505lI042025 501100 141\8Ip054100lnp01 ISCIOnS l55/OS5 IS5 LJ\4\\T\I2 0.5150005085505 5111505 101 0ITrnfl55ssnlsns s0o5558o558 2085055lI55-- 02 -2 508505 05 00 500S-. 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--2-81448808 151512l01015A3ChonnelOgAilosonlsojses2 22 2 2 2 2 0 0 CD 0 0 -U 5 5 0 0 a 0 0 0 050101 551048 8 508 508 SIns 558l00l055sns1l 450lfl505500 055005101 515C5Z5841 lieU 05405 F05005S5 II 11050 0 4805 55 soIl ii 05 RUMOC 05 II ~2U0V005TO everything solid glue triangular ribs gussets main spar compression struts cover center section top bottom 1/16 sheet back trailing edge ailerons hinged ordinary freezer tape Leave 1/8 gap doing first side tape second side can squeeze sticky faces together crack hinge Tough simple doubt hinges will stay put remember last time tried remove masking tape after left place week two wing covered lightweight iron-on material up over hinge gap Use separate pieces cover ailerons Fuselage Tail Surfaces utterly conventional require little explanation except note swing-open foredeck provides easy access aileron hookup wont need aileron extension wire get satisfaction filling fuel tank sight less messy waiting signal full spilling fuel out vent simple paper clip wire hook thin rubber band rear landing gear leg holds hatch down flight Also note top fuselage has wing stop notches make certain nothing can shift lock up ailerons flight Guess learned landing gear attachment rather cuteand practical Crossbars glued CyA slots firewall landing gear fuselage support crossbar Cover Tyvek before applying iron-on film Its rugged will tear off ripping fuselage tail wheel mounted simple swivel bearing brass tubing soldered patch tin-can metal youd rather use commercial assembly Servos Locating servos shown plan makes accessible wing off good balance Hold servos place Goop Get know Goop its better servo mount amount hardware transmits little vibration strips off fairly easily wing-mounted aileron servo set December 1996 13 K 1/32x23750 1/16o23850 3/32x24661 1/8024965 3/16026074 1/4026896 3/0x266119 l/2x231111642143 1/320336435060 l/20x336435060 1/16x336445060 3/32 x 343526167 1/6o352637384 3/lOx 3627684101 1/4037694113130 5/1603109152 3/Ox 3105115148170 1/2x3135158175205 3/4x3225310 1/320456667092 1/20x456667802 1/16x456687992 3/32046662106114 1/0047693112134 3/160487109140156 1/4o4106152162179 5/16x4182234 3/0x4165210239205 1/2o4249285315336 3/4x4350471 MATCHED SHEErS 42 48 3/32x4125142 1/804150169 3/1604184189 1/404176205 BIRCH DOWELS36 1/816 3/1617 1/420 5/1627 3/637 1/254 5/074 AILERONS3648 1/4x15702 1/4x1-1/46590 1/401-1/274105 1/40280115 5/16x1-1/474105 5/1601-1/275106 5/16x286120 3/6x1-1/400115 3/Ox 1-1/203116 3/6x295135 1/2x1-1/295140 1/202106150 1/4x275 1/4x3109 3/0o290 3/803131 1/2o3154 ADO FOR 904700 0040006 0000 2530 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 36 3/603/854 1/2x1/275 914 0/A00 1/lb o i/O 1/160 1/4 1/lOx 3/0 1/lOx 1/2 3/32 SQ 3/32x1/4 3/32x3/8 3/3201/2 1/0 SQ 1/Ox 3/10 1/Ox 1/4 1/8x3/8 1/Oxl/2 1/803/4 1/001 3/16 SQ 3/16x 1/4 3/1603/8 3/lOx 1/2 3/1603/4 3/lOx 1 1/4 SQ 1/403/8 1/401/2 1/403/4 1/401 5/16 SQ 3/6 SQ 3/Ox 1/2 3/8x3/4 3/Oxi 1/2 SQ 1/2o3/4 1/2x1 5/8 SQ 3/4 SO 3/4x 1 BUNDLE SEALS 20 1/lOxO 203/3203 151/8x3 153/16 03 101/403 103/803 51/2 03 201/16 04 101/16 04 153/3204 103/32o4 101/804 51/Ox 4 103/1604 53/1604 101/404 51/404 53/804 51/204 TRIANGLES 1/4 3/0 1/2 3/4 1-1/2 10 12 13 17 11 14 15 19 11 13 14 15 21 20 35 14 16 21 24 30 30 22 27 29 42 52 27 36 40 53 67 49 60 76 60 01 99 36 799 970 875 1050 075 1050 695 1235 1150 675 1000 1400 950 1300 21 23 27 36 45 23 27 29 36 45 59 30 33 41 58 70 35 45 57 60 06 64 82 104 86 111 132 48 900 1075 625 735 035 36 29 33 40 54 68 131 9 90 70119 70119 78119 3/32o303144 3/16x3132202 1/4031572371 3/803108307I 1/2o3 230 302 3 37S 519 1o3 532 719 041231OO 1/2004 123100 C 3/3204149232 1/004169262 3/16041973001 1/4o4237332 3/804357563 1/204402608 4-0/0 0Od Subject Ouoeailobil0y SUPERIOR LITE1224 48 1/Ox 6250395 1/8012395750 1/4012495950 LITE PLY1224 48 1/0 06100125 235 1/0012125235 450 1/4 06125175 340 1/4012175345 650 3 PLY BIRCH 122448 1/6406140275495 1/640 12279510950 1/320695100325 1/32o12100335635 1/160695100325 1/160 12100335625 1/8 0695100335 1/8012180335650 4 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/1606 109 215 345 3/160 12 215 345 665 5 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/320 6135260490 3/320 12260500095 1/Ox 6145280525 1/Ox 12200550950 1/4 06125250380 1/4012230300725 7 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/OxO 150 285 525 3/8012 2855501090 9 PLY BIRCH 122448 1/206 200 350 575 1/20 12 350 5601125 HARD MAPLE18 1/401/445 1/4o3/650 1/401/256 3/803/850 3/801/256 3/803/465 3/00175 3/801-1/2115 10e11275 5/0x3/4 85 3/403/4 92 SPRUCE/ BA553648 60" 1/16x1/42430 3/32x 1/42539 1/0502129 1/60 1/42836 1/603/0LI3546 1/003/44763 3/16 SQ2030 3/1603/04053 3/16o1/24664 3/16e3/46508 1/4 SQ4557 100 1/403/05369 1/401/26101130 1/403/4 Lij 83110186 3/8 SQ6485138 3/Ox 1/27591154 1/2SQ05105100 1/203/494125200 ADD $500 00704 FOR PACKAGING GROOVED LG MOUNTS 3/003/41/050 3/003/45/3250 1/203/43/1655 WING 5K1N53036 1/32o 12479 535 1/20012479 535 1/16o12479 535 3/32o 12579 645 TRAILING EDGES36 1/Ox 1/2 29 3/1603/435 1/40139 5/1601-1/450 3/001-1/256 1/202 90 EPOXY 4-1/2 028 02 5 Minute425669 15 Minute425669 3OMixutx425669 2 Hour425669 20 Minute429640 INSTANTGLUE 1/2 xz Tho 00GE105 ou Thin GE300 2xz Thin GE550 800 Thin GE1650 1/2 uz Extra Thick200 1 Extra thick330 2 oz Extra Thick600 Ooz tuba thick1800 ODORLESS FOR FOAM 1/2 ou Thin GE425 ox Thin GE705 2xo Thin GE1305 2uu Accelerator315 Oou Acc RetitI695 Ext tipo 6149 Ext tipo 0 tine 0149 SEND $1 FOR COMPLETE CATALOG INFO & HELP 806-745-6394 ORDERS ONLY 1-800-687-5555 24 HR FAX 806-745-6483 Coot 48 State Hooding Char66 $650 pay UPS Add $550 COD SEND MAIL LONE STAR MODELS $800 extra foe PP APO EPO accept Visa MC Discover persooa checks 01 COD 6 O/ % tao Texas US correocy ony Mo wood older lisod ORDERS TO Rt9 Box 437 Lubbock TX 79423 Hems Aluminum Sanding Block Looking Tee-Strips 0 0 Self-Adhesive Sanding Strips Need $365 for4 1/2 100180 260 Grits 3 x 15 roIl 5 Carbide $795 3 x 15 rot Garnet $675 120 18000320 Grts 3 x 12 rot Alaminomtjxde Yellow Supreme $675 DC Applied Design Corporation Add Box 3384 Torrance CA 90510 20% ohrpprxg Send SASt Catatxo cutout lower surface sheeting held place couple gobs Coop adhesive its sides Dont bother normal mounting lugs usc Cox servos assumed radius servo arm holes radius elevator aileron horn shown plan produces approximately right amount deflection smooth positive handling Aileron hookup should quite clear plan sheet After wing complete add tail wheel steering arm used AT sheet brass left unpainted show up better picture elevator push-pull rod can just about anything used 3A6 dowel lashed-on paper clip wire ends tail wheel control should sheathed plastic pushrod because both ends sheath must glued place semiflexible pushrod operate properly simple bend screw-in wire end engages hole aileron bracket wing put Flying Be sure model balances O /4-2 inches back leading edge airplane supported fingertips under wing slight nose-heaviness intentional much easier start tail-heavy model balance point easily altered moving battery back forth along its Velcro hold-down strip After get some experience handling Train move battery pack back little liven up maneuvers Universal advice flier move up airplane have test-hopped old salt gets through fooling trims youll get least get level start Takeoffs made engine wide open Just remember tail wheel connected aileron control should hold stick back little keep tailwheel runway Just let airplane take off three-point attitude Train has quite wide speed rangefrom faster-than-you-might-expect slower-than-youd-think-it-would-stayup Use throttle get comfortable practice turning both directions until have feel reaction produced stick motions start advanced maneuvers remember altitude friend have Begin loops learn roll out top make Immelman turn Note high-wing airplane will also have use elevator correction model goes over Learn difference inverted flight feel flat-bottomed airfoila valuable insight build fly highwing Scale models Train intended advanced aerobatic model will perform common maneuvers power spare main thing will teach think ahead airplane L Clough Jr 1070 Upper City Rd Pittsfield NH 03263 14 Model Aviation 4

Author: R.L. Clough Jr.


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/12
Page Numbers: 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14

Ill' mm mu~ T f rudder-and-elevator hotshot looking new places go take Train ailerons Train trainer get elevators ailerons throttle Coupling ailerons steerable tail wheel gives control ground throttle makes boss over takeoffs power air landing want Train assumes healthy modicum rudder-elevator experience familiarity orientation knowing model looks air coming going intended raw beginners model its design aim introduce aileron control Ailerons must usedthere isnt rudder Newcomers aileron-and-elevator models sometimes get trouble low speed drag disturbed airflow over deflected aileron results wingtip stalling can cause snaproll takeoff wallowing spin slow landing approach Train pretty much gets around problem ailerons have moved inboard leaving low-drag wingtips free stallinducing clutter Despite somewhat-unusual aileron position control positive Several fellow Winnipesaukee Radio Controllers have wrung out Train agree its turns seem very well coordinated appreciable yaw despite lack rudder input Design objectives have pretty well met Lean rangy lines engine out end long nose spread inertial moments smooth out control response no dihedral results largely neutral stabilitythe airplane tends stay 8 Model Aviation ning use ailerons 3ank model keep track Photoa Carol Chamberlin-Clouch GraDhic Desion Carla Kunz put Thats exactly what want trainerif want something have make something model purposely designed dash nostalgia old-time cabin gas model look used put wheels right up front protect hand-carved props expensive engines Train gets tail-dragger technique case havent already Learn two-wheeling early youll able handle anything ground no rudder ground-adjustable rudder tab model airplanes tend accumulate minor surface deflections affect tracking some degree alternate slow fast overhead passes reveal bit crabbing like hound dog running down road tweak tab make model beeline CONSTRUCTION Train uses great little engine seems have largely overlooked other designers Medallion 09 easy starting lightweight powerful Its cylinder-sleeve exhaust restrictor provides reliable throttle control quick recovery full power after long periods idling suspect because back pressure keeps glow element hot Larry Renger tells reasonable notion other hand anybody has heart set Tee Dee RIC 09 comes big engine muffler adjustablespeed carburetor can use After several guys club put question swapped engines matter ten minutes Tee Dee little heavier powerful balance easily maintained nudge Velcro-mounted battery chose Cox Cobra 3 radio system Servo reversing makes kind installation simple transmitter has ergonomic case attractive comfortable hold has novel thumb-lever throttle control just right place feel natural isnt trim throttle makes difference between low idle off bit chancy Larry Renger passed along clever trick makes low-end throttle control easy Glue chunk foam contact throttle lever idle gives tactile cue idle position stop engine simply squeeze lever compress foam shutoff fuel tank transparent 35mm film container Ive used containers various small models have never III -UThe inboard aileron position unusual intended leave Trains wingtips free operate clean air m mm mm mum mum mm mm mum mum mm leaker despite friction-fit covers Polaroid color negative film packaged container prefer film containers make great tanks no room ordinary clunks fittings No problem fittings arent needed Silicone fuel line squeezed through undersized drilled holes wont leak Cut long taper end tubing poke through hole pull place Use same method pull fuel feed line through one-inch length thick-wall brass tubing serves clunk wanted Train have ground steering despite absence rudder control tailwheel usually connected no problem getting aileron servo work tail wheel trick devise quick disconnect wing could rubber-banded crash protection easily removed transport Wing To knowledge wing construction new way going about Ive used several airplanes lately good results best things gets out fussily carving out curved-and-notched wing ribs Before start look over wing plan fix procedure mind Note standard 36-inch wood eliminates trimming spars sheeting length Start cutting compression struts hard /16 square balsa Cut V notches end mate diagonally positioned i/is leading edge flat work surface glue standard 46 x 1 trailing edge 3A6 square leading edge Add wingtip outlines side Note size placement wing spars controls curvature sheet balsa upper leading edge sheeting Allow spars dry place gently sand off coruers profile sheet balsa curvature 1A6 soft sheet balsa sheeting put easy way Bend place over spars mark width trim know will fit dampen side promote bit curl stick spars cyanoacrylate CyA glue use water-based glue stick down dampened sheet balsathe wood might warp Now wingtips spliced-on leading edges trailing edges tapered spars Sheet A6 balsa Type RC Sport/Trainer Wingspan 47 inches Engine Cox Medallion 09 Functions Throttle elevator ailerons Construction Built-up Covering/finish Iron-on film December 1996 11 Aileron quick-disconnect allows wing rubber-banded place crash protection transportation convenience Landing gear designed separate fuselage event hard landing Engine Cox Medallion 09 fl teeraoie iaii wneei IIflK8U 10 aileron servo Cox Cobra three-channel radio used original Train SS ss_______________F N_____________ ________ -1 ____ LI ____________ U __ 4050550855200505085 22 miizmzz128 122 SO 50504 20 5508Ispo 580080 03205 508 8.b =~osThosoS50i 5578 50 ____cl 850 en psZeI 50888 ~/ 40k1 CO 0100 052 58 SI #00 0051 405008~221s80 20 55 501 1 5.0oO COooooosossossJV5051591501205o0n055500s00L Oo085SoOoS555I0sssoOOCflOoOpOSlCoopsossonSSolnolorn 05I8050so550l2508500C500080jn50p085l50 /050500050jIfl Tyo8k f5osIsgo soIss 50105 Sfl CO OloC 550 20051l5 Snoos s81515olo5 c/IIion52505lI042025 501100 141\8Ip054100lnp01 ISCIOnS l55/OS5 IS5 LJ\4\\T\I2 0.5150005085505 5111505 101 0ITrnfl55ssnlsns s0o5558o558 2085055lI55-- 02 -2 508505 05 00 500S-. 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--2-81448808 151512l01015A3ChonnelOgAilosonlsojses2 22 2 2 2 2 0 0 CD 0 0 -U 5 5 0 0 a 0 0 0 050101 551048 8 508 508 SIns 558l00l055sns1l 450lfl505500 055005101 515C5Z5841 lieU 05405 F05005S5 II 11050 0 4805 55 soIl ii 05 RUMOC 05 II ~2U0V005TO everything solid glue triangular ribs gussets main spar compression struts cover center section top bottom 1/16 sheet back trailing edge ailerons hinged ordinary freezer tape Leave 1/8 gap doing first side tape second side can squeeze sticky faces together crack hinge Tough simple doubt hinges will stay put remember last time tried remove masking tape after left place week two wing covered lightweight iron-on material up over hinge gap Use separate pieces cover ailerons Fuselage Tail Surfaces utterly conventional require little explanation except note swing-open foredeck provides easy access aileron hookup wont need aileron extension wire get satisfaction filling fuel tank sight less messy waiting signal full spilling fuel out vent simple paper clip wire hook thin rubber band rear landing gear leg holds hatch down flight Also note top fuselage has wing stop notches make certain nothing can shift lock up ailerons flight Guess learned landing gear attachment rather cuteand practical Crossbars glued CyA slots firewall landing gear fuselage support crossbar Cover Tyvek before applying iron-on film Its rugged will tear off ripping fuselage tail wheel mounted simple swivel bearing brass tubing soldered patch tin-can metal youd rather use commercial assembly Servos Locating servos shown plan makes accessible wing off good balance Hold servos place Goop Get know Goop its better servo mount amount hardware transmits little vibration strips off fairly easily wing-mounted aileron servo set December 1996 13 K 1/32x23750 1/16o23850 3/32x24661 1/8024965 3/16026074 1/4026896 3/0x266119 l/2x231111642143 1/320336435060 l/20x336435060 1/16x336445060 3/32 x 343526167 1/6o352637384 3/lOx 3627684101 1/4037694113130 5/1603109152 3/Ox 3105115148170 1/2x3135158175205 3/4x3225310 1/320456667092 1/20x456667802 1/16x456687992 3/32046662106114 1/0047693112134 3/160487109140156 1/4o4106152162179 5/16x4182234 3/0x4165210239205 1/2o4249285315336 3/4x4350471 MATCHED SHEErS 42 48 3/32x4125142 1/804150169 3/1604184189 1/404176205 BIRCH DOWELS36 1/816 3/1617 1/420 5/1627 3/637 1/254 5/074 AILERONS3648 1/4x15702 1/4x1-1/46590 1/401-1/274105 1/40280115 5/16x1-1/474105 5/1601-1/275106 5/16x286120 3/6x1-1/400115 3/Ox 1-1/203116 3/6x295135 1/2x1-1/295140 1/202106150 1/4x275 1/4x3109 3/0o290 3/803131 1/2o3154 ADO FOR 904700 0040006 0000 2530 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 36 3/603/854 1/2x1/275 914 0/A00 1/lb o i/O 1/160 1/4 1/lOx 3/0 1/lOx 1/2 3/32 SQ 3/32x1/4 3/32x3/8 3/3201/2 1/0 SQ 1/Ox 3/10 1/Ox 1/4 1/8x3/8 1/Oxl/2 1/803/4 1/001 3/16 SQ 3/16x 1/4 3/1603/8 3/lOx 1/2 3/1603/4 3/lOx 1 1/4 SQ 1/403/8 1/401/2 1/403/4 1/401 5/16 SQ 3/6 SQ 3/Ox 1/2 3/8x3/4 3/Oxi 1/2 SQ 1/2o3/4 1/2x1 5/8 SQ 3/4 SO 3/4x 1 BUNDLE SEALS 20 1/lOxO 203/3203 151/8x3 153/16 03 101/403 103/803 51/2 03 201/16 04 101/16 04 153/3204 103/32o4 101/804 51/Ox 4 103/1604 53/1604 101/404 51/404 53/804 51/204 TRIANGLES 1/4 3/0 1/2 3/4 1-1/2 10 12 13 17 11 14 15 19 11 13 14 15 21 20 35 14 16 21 24 30 30 22 27 29 42 52 27 36 40 53 67 49 60 76 60 01 99 36 799 970 875 1050 075 1050 695 1235 1150 675 1000 1400 950 1300 21 23 27 36 45 23 27 29 36 45 59 30 33 41 58 70 35 45 57 60 06 64 82 104 86 111 132 48 900 1075 625 735 035 36 29 33 40 54 68 131 9 90 70119 70119 78119 3/32o303144 3/16x3132202 1/4031572371 3/803108307I 1/2o3 230 302 3 37S 519 1o3 532 719 041231OO 1/2004 123100 C 3/3204149232 1/004169262 3/16041973001 1/4o4237332 3/804357563 1/204402608 4-0/0 0Od Subject Ouoeailobil0y SUPERIOR LITE1224 48 1/Ox 6250395 1/8012395750 1/4012495950 LITE PLY1224 48 1/0 06100125 235 1/0012125235 450 1/4 06125175 340 1/4012175345 650 3 PLY BIRCH 122448 1/6406140275495 1/640 12279510950 1/320695100325 1/32o12100335635 1/160695100325 1/160 12100335625 1/8 0695100335 1/8012180335650 4 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/1606 109 215 345 3/160 12 215 345 665 5 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/320 6135260490 3/320 12260500095 1/Ox 6145280525 1/Ox 12200550950 1/4 06125250380 1/4012230300725 7 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/OxO 150 285 525 3/8012 2855501090 9 PLY BIRCH 122448 1/206 200 350 575 1/20 12 350 5601125 HARD MAPLE18 1/401/445 1/4o3/650 1/401/256 3/803/850 3/801/256 3/803/465 3/00175 3/801-1/2115 10e11275 5/0x3/4 85 3/403/4 92 SPRUCE/ BA553648 60" 1/16x1/42430 3/32x 1/42539 1/0502129 1/60 1/42836 1/603/0LI3546 1/003/44763 3/16 SQ2030 3/1603/04053 3/16o1/24664 3/16e3/46508 1/4 SQ4557 100 1/403/05369 1/401/26101130 1/403/4 Lij 83110186 3/8 SQ6485138 3/Ox 1/27591154 1/2SQ05105100 1/203/494125200 ADD $500 00704 FOR PACKAGING GROOVED LG MOUNTS 3/003/41/050 3/003/45/3250 1/203/43/1655 WING 5K1N53036 1/32o 12479 535 1/20012479 535 1/16o12479 535 3/32o 12579 645 TRAILING EDGES36 1/Ox 1/2 29 3/1603/435 1/40139 5/1601-1/450 3/001-1/256 1/202 90 EPOXY 4-1/2 028 02 5 Minute425669 15 Minute425669 3OMixutx425669 2 Hour425669 20 Minute429640 INSTANTGLUE 1/2 xz Tho 00GE105 ou Thin GE300 2xz Thin GE550 800 Thin GE1650 1/2 uz Extra Thick200 1 Extra thick330 2 oz Extra Thick600 Ooz tuba thick1800 ODORLESS FOR FOAM 1/2 ou Thin GE425 ox Thin GE705 2xo Thin GE1305 2uu Accelerator315 Oou Acc RetitI695 Ext tipo 6149 Ext tipo 0 tine 0149 SEND $1 FOR COMPLETE CATALOG INFO & HELP 806-745-6394 ORDERS ONLY 1-800-687-5555 24 HR FAX 806-745-6483 Coot 48 State Hooding Char66 $650 pay UPS Add $550 COD SEND MAIL LONE STAR MODELS $800 extra foe PP APO EPO accept Visa MC Discover persooa checks 01 COD 6 O/ % tao Texas US correocy ony Mo wood older lisod ORDERS TO Rt9 Box 437 Lubbock TX 79423 Hems Aluminum Sanding Block Looking Tee-Strips 0 0 Self-Adhesive Sanding Strips Need $365 for4 1/2 100180 260 Grits 3 x 15 roIl 5 Carbide $795 3 x 15 rot Garnet $675 120 18000320 Grts 3 x 12 rot Alaminomtjxde Yellow Supreme $675 DC Applied Design Corporation Add Box 3384 Torrance CA 90510 20% ohrpprxg Send SASt Catatxo cutout lower surface sheeting held place couple gobs Coop adhesive its sides Dont bother normal mounting lugs usc Cox servos assumed radius servo arm holes radius elevator aileron horn shown plan produces approximately right amount deflection smooth positive handling Aileron hookup should quite clear plan sheet After wing complete add tail wheel steering arm used AT sheet brass left unpainted show up better picture elevator push-pull rod can just about anything used 3A6 dowel lashed-on paper clip wire ends tail wheel control should sheathed plastic pushrod because both ends sheath must glued place semiflexible pushrod operate properly simple bend screw-in wire end engages hole aileron bracket wing put Flying Be sure model balances O /4-2 inches back leading edge airplane supported fingertips under wing slight nose-heaviness intentional much easier start tail-heavy model balance point easily altered moving battery back forth along its Velcro hold-down strip After get some experience handling Train move battery pack back little liven up maneuvers Universal advice flier move up airplane have test-hopped old salt gets through fooling trims youll get least get level start Takeoffs made engine wide open Just remember tail wheel connected aileron control should hold stick back little keep tailwheel runway Just let airplane take off three-point attitude Train has quite wide speed rangefrom faster-than-you-might-expect slower-than-youd-think-it-would-stayup Use throttle get comfortable practice turning both directions until have feel reaction produced stick motions start advanced maneuvers remember altitude friend have Begin loops learn roll out top make Immelman turn Note high-wing airplane will also have use elevator correction model goes over Learn difference inverted flight feel flat-bottomed airfoila valuable insight build fly highwing Scale models Train intended advanced aerobatic model will perform common maneuvers power spare main thing will teach think ahead airplane L Clough Jr 1070 Upper City Rd Pittsfield NH 03263 14 Model Aviation 4

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