While todays radios adjustments reversing capabilities have greatly simplified installation problems can quickly become confusing transmitter used model simple notebook system takes struggle out trying remember radio set up model EJW Powell 4 NORMAL VIEWING ANGLE AMBIGUOUS CONTROLS COULD BE SET TO 10 OCLOCK 4 OCLOCK OR 1 OCLOCK POSITION TO ESTABLISH INDEX LOCATION f TURN FULLY ______ COW TURN FULLY CENTER MARK DISK AT THE 12 OCLOCK POSITION FIGURE 1 Top Use tine-tip indelible pen put indexing marks piastic disk-type adjustment pots Without such marks set position pot very difficult read Behind row pots World Engines Expert Mk 9 radio plugs used reverse direction servo travel plug right reverse position author has labelled visible surface plug R Above dual-rate preset potsarrowed found thlsAlrtronlcs radio should marked felt pen well Once indexed quickglance determines true position See Fig 1 right establish index location 42 Model Aviation UNTIL RECENTLY RC system param eters such variables direction amount servo throw given stick movement fixed installed servos control linkages model conform quirks RC system Any changes needed flight trim personal preference obtained chanically sent generation RC transmit ters however allows user set up program control channels suit particular aircraft Today sun plest sports sets will usually provide servo reversing total servo throw adjustment primary channels modelers though including beginners have much better bottom-of-the-line radios two adjustments elabo rate sets include adjustments amount throw direction response law linear exponential whether certain channels mixed slaved also have preset controls several Continued page 139 RUD CSELQAlL MODEL WE mk9 __A2VARA12THRRUDAlL TTA STICK CONNS MODEL FIGURE 2 August 198743 Referring notes previously made setup guide easy reset transmitter variables correct position forthe modei about fiown Make sure indexing marks dont wear off over months always record changes made no matter smali REAlTHR EXPOEPA CPLA2RUDHLAlLUD authors sketches preset adjustments found Airtronics Worid Engines transmitters Drawings need eiaborate shouid show controis cieariy provided space ail settings mark Shaded wedges indicate pots end-stops Safety/Preston Continued page 26 out no existing telephone nearby Another thing can suggest clubs draft procedure followed event accident requires medical assis tance nearest telephone rescue squad hospital club flying field has bulletin board information should posted prominent place Have safe month John Preston 2812 Northampton St N W Washington DC 20015 Wild Hare/Henry Continued page 37 Engine Starting Dont everand repeat dont everstart three-engine airplane first completely tying down cannot move forward backward Failure tie plane down could cause high-speed propeller driven hand leg method highly recom mend build simple wheel chock rig Use fixed wheel chock rig immobilize airplane starting engines After engines have started synchronized lift airplane up out rig starting start both wing engines first center fuselage engine last Whichever wing engine start first de pends whether right-handed left-handed Its good idea have needle valve preset center engine before starting Its too late reach center needle valve wing engines operatingthats no no Also its mandatory use tachometer syn chronize engines rpm especially two outboard wing engines sake safety always use tachometer adjust needle valves behind engines center engine really does need synchronized does fly three engines give Wild Hare power like tractor Al though doesnt fly extremely fast airplane climbs out straight flies point Itll climb out 450 angle p 3 p pp peltPP Iii BENTOM BROWN JR CAMPBELL COMCT- COVERITE COX DUBRO EASY BUILT MODELS ENYA- FAt FLYLINE FOX GOLDBERG GOLDEN AGE REPRO GENE DUBOIS GUILLOW K&B K&S L R S MAX RA PECK-POLYMER PERFECT - RN MODELS SEAGLEN SIG I STERLING SULLIVAN SUPER TIGRE TAFFINDER TELCO TOP FLITE TREXLER WILLIAMS & OTHERS IESTES MODEL ROCKETSI II S.d $100 its Cash Cheek Stamp oppe 44 psge tabloid sise DISCOUNT Catalog 900 illustrations over 700 Kits choose MAILORDER PHONEORDER IN STOREI PENN VALLEY HONEY CENTER 937 W Main t Laudalmla19441 out sight youll let first flight required hardly noticeable changes trim settings Wild Hare does rolls outside loops inverted flight power-on spins ease could probably coax out Im hot-dog pilot Engine torque has some effect very tight maneuvers plan fly Wild Hare Fly Seatthe full-scale cockpit designed flying RC models Fly Seat received magazine publicity ten years ago drew hundreds letters civilized oountry world Someday Ill donate AMA Museum until fly Wild Hare build great-flying straightflying machines write tell about Ed Henry 25 Gold Run Dr St Peters MO 63376 Tel 314 441-5827 TX Setup Continued page 43 dual-rate switches Airtronics CS7P transmitter counted twenty three settings could made before ever began twiddling sticks trim controls rate switches rudder-ooupling switch have yet lost plane due incorrect transmitter setup have come close enough make worry about instance use same transmitter power model Glider model needs quite different servo throws various channels once have found myself trying fly Glider wildly oversensitive rudder elevator response aerobatic power model barely enough control authority complete circuit land Luckily no servo reversing involvedor would have chance experience backwards control response well So freedom customize transmitter parameters wondel. long equipment used model settings get accidentally changed However same transmitter used concurrently several models nearly certain serious flight problems will arise unless hasand usessome kind checklist reminder notes verify Continued page 143 PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS r7fy Made U S BARSTOCK PART NOSIZE TT-175-B1-3/4 TT-200-B2 TT-225-B2-1/4 TT-226-B2-1/4 FAi TT-250-B fl-25 1-B TT-275-B TT-276-B TT-300-B 71-301-B 2-1/2 2- 1/2 PAl . 2-3/4 2-3/4 FAI 3 I RETAIL APPROX PRICE WT $1295 . 095 OZ 1395 . 1OOOZ 1495 Z 16951450Z 1695i88OZ 1895 1 660Z 19952150Z 2195 Z 2395 OZ 2595 OZ 3 Pieces Cone Back Plate Retainer Screw Note 3 4 Blade Spinners Available Sizes Add $3 00 Per Spinner PROP NuT ADAPTORS RETAILAPPROX PART NOSIZEPRICEWT TT-140-A .114-28$395 . 061 OZ 11-610-A6x1Omm3950630Z Tr-710-A7x1Omm3950820Z Tr-516-A5/16-243950760Z TT-810-A8x1Omm3950760Z TT-825-A .8 xl 25mm395075 OZ 11-375-A .3/8-24 .4951170Z TT-125-A . lOx 125mm495115 OZ 3 Piece Set Nut Washer Machined Bushing Add $350 Shipping Handling Prices subject change notice ROMCO MFG INC OX 836 SOUTH HOUSTON TEXAS 77587 713 943-1867 August 1987 139 Tolding INTERCEPTOR Ready Fly $695 U build KIt $495 Nolt Pleast add $3forP&Hforlst3modtla. Add 10 % pr/co otch additional model AIRCRAFT COMPANY PO Box 68132 Portland OR 97268 U OPS Special plug U control free flight RC boats high nitro use$290 OPS RC-250 plug RC engines out tuned pipes 09 60 size $400 RC-300 spectatular RC plug ducted fans piped pattern engines racing boats RC cars. $450 OPS Glow Plugs Are Available Local Hobby Shop TX Setupprises pleasant ones Continued page 139 correct transmitter setup par ticular model about flown method use recommend make up reasonably accurate drawings of transmitter control panels showing ALL preset switches potentiometers pots draw ings make several reduced-sized photo copies put together small booklet transmitter happy programming transmitter particular plane dedicate page booklet model Mark carefully position switch pot date label page way have accurate reference can carry right flight box can say good-bye attempts rely memory twenty-three adjustments Also may find seeing booklet flight box sometimes serves remind transmitter needs resetting before starting fly related problem became apparent making transmitter sketches Some pots used RC equipment have pointer index mark visible just screwdriver slot unfortunately makes actual setting pot am biguous see fig 1 instance servothrow pots World Engines Expert Mk 9 transmitter dual-rate presets Airtronics CS7P type controls seems essential index mark some kind provided Make center mark pot using indelible marker dab paint using setup guide will have reference point Figure 2 shows drawings used two transmitters mentioned above combined onto sheet save money photocopying cut apart make separate booklets Happy flyingand may sur Call Parts Peopof PO BOX 26247 New Orleans LA 70186 00-535-2568 RC Scale/Wischers Continued page 45 factors 10 nine effort make high point spot landing within 35-meter circle has spoiled otherwise high-scoring flights e pecially gusty wind conditions necessaiy plan approach model landed across widest part circle gain full advantage competition often deteriorated spot landing contest far demonstration scalelike flight Special effort hit circle spoiled landings improve quality landings de cided change 35-meter circle space marked parallel lines across runway placed 100 meters 328 ft apart landing will now graded quality alone should possible contestants touch down within highK- factor landing zone pilot now also has choice direction taxi takeoff landing eliminates need land across narrow runway wind no run-out space because rough ground conditons along runway boundaries Contestants formerly permitted two tempts official flight abuse privilege led time delays between flights attempt called contestant lost position flight order moved end round reason existence attempt permit second chance com plete flight case engine radio trouble either ground within first 60 seconds flight current reliability com ponents really no valid reason continue practice compensate loss tempt contestant now permitted seven minutes connection glow plug until takeoff 14 minutes total flight time additional minute extra engine Some abuses old attempt rule quite flagrant contestant didnt like wind velocity direction time asked perform attempt called sumption weather conditions would liking rounds end rule also applied Nats FAI flights con testant used so-called faulty plug wasnt excuse make final flight meet wind diminished high score flight finished first place Some would call gamesmanship another name 1986 Oslo Scale World Championship too attempts called trivial reasons result flight time seri ously prolonged Such bending rules team individual gain now terminated On-board ignition June column mention scheme install switch glow battery model heat engines August 1987 143 Its Time Put Plug 1D37 W TI. i h KIT ONLY $895 - - PKE MODELS REAM V 30 ULVI - MANY HARD TO FIND ITEMS FOR RUBBER MODELS -- ceaPL1rEcd4Lu$2ee~ Peck-PeIpmes -7 J BOX 2498 -MA LA MESA CA 92044 E 16191 448-IBIS
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/08
Page Numbers: 42, 43, 139, 143
While todays radios adjustments reversing capabilities have greatly simplified installation problems can quickly become confusing transmitter used model simple notebook system takes struggle out trying remember radio set up model EJW Powell 4 NORMAL VIEWING ANGLE AMBIGUOUS CONTROLS COULD BE SET TO 10 OCLOCK 4 OCLOCK OR 1 OCLOCK POSITION TO ESTABLISH INDEX LOCATION f TURN FULLY ______ COW TURN FULLY CENTER MARK DISK AT THE 12 OCLOCK POSITION FIGURE 1 Top Use tine-tip indelible pen put indexing marks piastic disk-type adjustment pots Without such marks set position pot very difficult read Behind row pots World Engines Expert Mk 9 radio plugs used reverse direction servo travel plug right reverse position author has labelled visible surface plug R Above dual-rate preset potsarrowed found thlsAlrtronlcs radio should marked felt pen well Once indexed quickglance determines true position See Fig 1 right establish index location 42 Model Aviation UNTIL RECENTLY RC system param eters such variables direction amount servo throw given stick movement fixed installed servos control linkages model conform quirks RC system Any changes needed flight trim personal preference obtained chanically sent generation RC transmit ters however allows user set up program control channels suit particular aircraft Today sun plest sports sets will usually provide servo reversing total servo throw adjustment primary channels modelers though including beginners have much better bottom-of-the-line radios two adjustments elabo rate sets include adjustments amount throw direction response law linear exponential whether certain channels mixed slaved also have preset controls several Continued page 139 RUD CSELQAlL MODEL WE mk9 __A2VARA12THRRUDAlL TTA STICK CONNS MODEL FIGURE 2 August 198743 Referring notes previously made setup guide easy reset transmitter variables correct position forthe modei about fiown Make sure indexing marks dont wear off over months always record changes made no matter smali REAlTHR EXPOEPA CPLA2RUDHLAlLUD authors sketches preset adjustments found Airtronics Worid Engines transmitters Drawings need eiaborate shouid show controis cieariy provided space ail settings mark Shaded wedges indicate pots end-stops Safety/Preston Continued page 26 out no existing telephone nearby Another thing can suggest clubs draft procedure followed event accident requires medical assis tance nearest telephone rescue squad hospital club flying field has bulletin board information should posted prominent place Have safe month John Preston 2812 Northampton St N W Washington DC 20015 Wild Hare/Henry Continued page 37 Engine Starting Dont everand repeat dont everstart three-engine airplane first completely tying down cannot move forward backward Failure tie plane down could cause high-speed propeller driven hand leg method highly recom mend build simple wheel chock rig Use fixed wheel chock rig immobilize airplane starting engines After engines have started synchronized lift airplane up out rig starting start both wing engines first center fuselage engine last Whichever wing engine start first de pends whether right-handed left-handed Its good idea have needle valve preset center engine before starting Its too late reach center needle valve wing engines operatingthats no no Also its mandatory use tachometer syn chronize engines rpm especially two outboard wing engines sake safety always use tachometer adjust needle valves behind engines center engine really does need synchronized does fly three engines give Wild Hare power like tractor Al though doesnt fly extremely fast airplane climbs out straight flies point Itll climb out 450 angle p 3 p pp peltPP Iii BENTOM BROWN JR CAMPBELL COMCT- COVERITE COX DUBRO EASY BUILT MODELS ENYA- FAt FLYLINE FOX GOLDBERG GOLDEN AGE REPRO GENE DUBOIS GUILLOW K&B K&S L R S MAX RA PECK-POLYMER PERFECT - RN MODELS SEAGLEN SIG I STERLING SULLIVAN SUPER TIGRE TAFFINDER TELCO TOP FLITE TREXLER WILLIAMS & OTHERS IESTES MODEL ROCKETSI II S.d $100 its Cash Cheek Stamp oppe 44 psge tabloid sise DISCOUNT Catalog 900 illustrations over 700 Kits choose MAILORDER PHONEORDER IN STOREI PENN VALLEY HONEY CENTER 937 W Main t Laudalmla19441 out sight youll let first flight required hardly noticeable changes trim settings Wild Hare does rolls outside loops inverted flight power-on spins ease could probably coax out Im hot-dog pilot Engine torque has some effect very tight maneuvers plan fly Wild Hare Fly Seatthe full-scale cockpit designed flying RC models Fly Seat received magazine publicity ten years ago drew hundreds letters civilized oountry world Someday Ill donate AMA Museum until fly Wild Hare build great-flying straightflying machines write tell about Ed Henry 25 Gold Run Dr St Peters MO 63376 Tel 314 441-5827 TX Setup Continued page 43 dual-rate switches Airtronics CS7P transmitter counted twenty three settings could made before ever began twiddling sticks trim controls rate switches rudder-ooupling switch have yet lost plane due incorrect transmitter setup have come close enough make worry about instance use same transmitter power model Glider model needs quite different servo throws various channels once have found myself trying fly Glider wildly oversensitive rudder elevator response aerobatic power model barely enough control authority complete circuit land Luckily no servo reversing involvedor would have chance experience backwards control response well So freedom customize transmitter parameters wondel. long equipment used model settings get accidentally changed However same transmitter used concurrently several models nearly certain serious flight problems will arise unless hasand usessome kind checklist reminder notes verify Continued page 143 PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS r7fy Made U S BARSTOCK PART NOSIZE TT-175-B1-3/4 TT-200-B2 TT-225-B2-1/4 TT-226-B2-1/4 FAi TT-250-B fl-25 1-B TT-275-B TT-276-B TT-300-B 71-301-B 2-1/2 2- 1/2 PAl . 2-3/4 2-3/4 FAI 3 I RETAIL APPROX PRICE WT $1295 . 095 OZ 1395 . 1OOOZ 1495 Z 16951450Z 1695i88OZ 1895 1 660Z 19952150Z 2195 Z 2395 OZ 2595 OZ 3 Pieces Cone Back Plate Retainer Screw Note 3 4 Blade Spinners Available Sizes Add $3 00 Per Spinner PROP NuT ADAPTORS RETAILAPPROX PART NOSIZEPRICEWT TT-140-A .114-28$395 . 061 OZ 11-610-A6x1Omm3950630Z Tr-710-A7x1Omm3950820Z Tr-516-A5/16-243950760Z TT-810-A8x1Omm3950760Z TT-825-A .8 xl 25mm395075 OZ 11-375-A .3/8-24 .4951170Z TT-125-A . lOx 125mm495115 OZ 3 Piece Set Nut Washer Machined Bushing Add $350 Shipping Handling Prices subject change notice ROMCO MFG INC OX 836 SOUTH HOUSTON TEXAS 77587 713 943-1867 August 1987 139 Tolding INTERCEPTOR Ready Fly $695 U build KIt $495 Nolt Pleast add $3forP&Hforlst3modtla. Add 10 % pr/co otch additional model AIRCRAFT COMPANY PO Box 68132 Portland OR 97268 U OPS Special plug U control free flight RC boats high nitro use$290 OPS RC-250 plug RC engines out tuned pipes 09 60 size $400 RC-300 spectatular RC plug ducted fans piped pattern engines racing boats RC cars. $450 OPS Glow Plugs Are Available Local Hobby Shop TX Setupprises pleasant ones Continued page 139 correct transmitter setup par ticular model about flown method use recommend make up reasonably accurate drawings of transmitter control panels showing ALL preset switches potentiometers pots draw ings make several reduced-sized photo copies put together small booklet transmitter happy programming transmitter particular plane dedicate page booklet model Mark carefully position switch pot date label page way have accurate reference can carry right flight box can say good-bye attempts rely memory twenty-three adjustments Also may find seeing booklet flight box sometimes serves remind transmitter needs resetting before starting fly related problem became apparent making transmitter sketches Some pots used RC equipment have pointer index mark visible just screwdriver slot unfortunately makes actual setting pot am biguous see fig 1 instance servothrow pots World Engines Expert Mk 9 transmitter dual-rate presets Airtronics CS7P type controls seems essential index mark some kind provided Make center mark pot using indelible marker dab paint using setup guide will have reference point Figure 2 shows drawings used two transmitters mentioned above combined onto sheet save money photocopying cut apart make separate booklets Happy flyingand may sur Call Parts Peopof PO BOX 26247 New Orleans LA 70186 00-535-2568 RC Scale/Wischers Continued page 45 factors 10 nine effort make high point spot landing within 35-meter circle has spoiled otherwise high-scoring flights e pecially gusty wind conditions necessaiy plan approach model landed across widest part circle gain full advantage competition often deteriorated spot landing contest far demonstration scalelike flight Special effort hit circle spoiled landings improve quality landings de cided change 35-meter circle space marked parallel lines across runway placed 100 meters 328 ft apart landing will now graded quality alone should possible contestants touch down within highK- factor landing zone pilot now also has choice direction taxi takeoff landing eliminates need land across narrow runway wind no run-out space because rough ground conditons along runway boundaries Contestants formerly permitted two tempts official flight abuse privilege led time delays between flights attempt called contestant lost position flight order moved end round reason existence attempt permit second chance com plete flight case engine radio trouble either ground within first 60 seconds flight current reliability com ponents really no valid reason continue practice compensate loss tempt contestant now permitted seven minutes connection glow plug until takeoff 14 minutes total flight time additional minute extra engine Some abuses old attempt rule quite flagrant contestant didnt like wind velocity direction time asked perform attempt called sumption weather conditions would liking rounds end rule also applied Nats FAI flights con testant used so-called faulty plug wasnt excuse make final flight meet wind diminished high score flight finished first place Some would call gamesmanship another name 1986 Oslo Scale World Championship too attempts called trivial reasons result flight time seri ously prolonged Such bending rules team individual gain now terminated On-board ignition June column mention scheme install switch glow battery model heat engines August 1987 143 Its Time Put Plug 1D37 W TI. i h KIT ONLY $895 - - PKE MODELS REAM V 30 ULVI - MANY HARD TO FIND ITEMS FOR RUBBER MODELS -- ceaPL1rEcd4Lu$2ee~ Peck-PeIpmes -7 J BOX 2498 -MA LA MESA CA 92044 E 16191 448-IBIS
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/08
Page Numbers: 42, 43, 139, 143
While todays radios adjustments reversing capabilities have greatly simplified installation problems can quickly become confusing transmitter used model simple notebook system takes struggle out trying remember radio set up model EJW Powell 4 NORMAL VIEWING ANGLE AMBIGUOUS CONTROLS COULD BE SET TO 10 OCLOCK 4 OCLOCK OR 1 OCLOCK POSITION TO ESTABLISH INDEX LOCATION f TURN FULLY ______ COW TURN FULLY CENTER MARK DISK AT THE 12 OCLOCK POSITION FIGURE 1 Top Use tine-tip indelible pen put indexing marks piastic disk-type adjustment pots Without such marks set position pot very difficult read Behind row pots World Engines Expert Mk 9 radio plugs used reverse direction servo travel plug right reverse position author has labelled visible surface plug R Above dual-rate preset potsarrowed found thlsAlrtronlcs radio should marked felt pen well Once indexed quickglance determines true position See Fig 1 right establish index location 42 Model Aviation UNTIL RECENTLY RC system param eters such variables direction amount servo throw given stick movement fixed installed servos control linkages model conform quirks RC system Any changes needed flight trim personal preference obtained chanically sent generation RC transmit ters however allows user set up program control channels suit particular aircraft Today sun plest sports sets will usually provide servo reversing total servo throw adjustment primary channels modelers though including beginners have much better bottom-of-the-line radios two adjustments elabo rate sets include adjustments amount throw direction response law linear exponential whether certain channels mixed slaved also have preset controls several Continued page 139 RUD CSELQAlL MODEL WE mk9 __A2VARA12THRRUDAlL TTA STICK CONNS MODEL FIGURE 2 August 198743 Referring notes previously made setup guide easy reset transmitter variables correct position forthe modei about fiown Make sure indexing marks dont wear off over months always record changes made no matter smali REAlTHR EXPOEPA CPLA2RUDHLAlLUD authors sketches preset adjustments found Airtronics Worid Engines transmitters Drawings need eiaborate shouid show controis cieariy provided space ail settings mark Shaded wedges indicate pots end-stops Safety/Preston Continued page 26 out no existing telephone nearby Another thing can suggest clubs draft procedure followed event accident requires medical assis tance nearest telephone rescue squad hospital club flying field has bulletin board information should posted prominent place Have safe month John Preston 2812 Northampton St N W Washington DC 20015 Wild Hare/Henry Continued page 37 Engine Starting Dont everand repeat dont everstart three-engine airplane first completely tying down cannot move forward backward Failure tie plane down could cause high-speed propeller driven hand leg method highly recom mend build simple wheel chock rig Use fixed wheel chock rig immobilize airplane starting engines After engines have started synchronized lift airplane up out rig starting start both wing engines first center fuselage engine last Whichever wing engine start first de pends whether right-handed left-handed Its good idea have needle valve preset center engine before starting Its too late reach center needle valve wing engines operatingthats no no Also its mandatory use tachometer syn chronize engines rpm especially two outboard wing engines sake safety always use tachometer adjust needle valves behind engines center engine really does need synchronized does fly three engines give Wild Hare power like tractor Al though doesnt fly extremely fast airplane climbs out straight flies point Itll climb out 450 angle p 3 p pp peltPP Iii BENTOM BROWN JR CAMPBELL COMCT- COVERITE COX DUBRO EASY BUILT MODELS ENYA- FAt FLYLINE FOX GOLDBERG GOLDEN AGE REPRO GENE DUBOIS GUILLOW K&B K&S L R S MAX RA PECK-POLYMER PERFECT - RN MODELS SEAGLEN SIG I STERLING SULLIVAN SUPER TIGRE TAFFINDER TELCO TOP FLITE TREXLER WILLIAMS & OTHERS IESTES MODEL ROCKETSI II S.d $100 its Cash Cheek Stamp oppe 44 psge tabloid sise DISCOUNT Catalog 900 illustrations over 700 Kits choose MAILORDER PHONEORDER IN STOREI PENN VALLEY HONEY CENTER 937 W Main t Laudalmla19441 out sight youll let first flight required hardly noticeable changes trim settings Wild Hare does rolls outside loops inverted flight power-on spins ease could probably coax out Im hot-dog pilot Engine torque has some effect very tight maneuvers plan fly Wild Hare Fly Seatthe full-scale cockpit designed flying RC models Fly Seat received magazine publicity ten years ago drew hundreds letters civilized oountry world Someday Ill donate AMA Museum until fly Wild Hare build great-flying straightflying machines write tell about Ed Henry 25 Gold Run Dr St Peters MO 63376 Tel 314 441-5827 TX Setup Continued page 43 dual-rate switches Airtronics CS7P transmitter counted twenty three settings could made before ever began twiddling sticks trim controls rate switches rudder-ooupling switch have yet lost plane due incorrect transmitter setup have come close enough make worry about instance use same transmitter power model Glider model needs quite different servo throws various channels once have found myself trying fly Glider wildly oversensitive rudder elevator response aerobatic power model barely enough control authority complete circuit land Luckily no servo reversing involvedor would have chance experience backwards control response well So freedom customize transmitter parameters wondel. long equipment used model settings get accidentally changed However same transmitter used concurrently several models nearly certain serious flight problems will arise unless hasand usessome kind checklist reminder notes verify Continued page 143 PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS r7fy Made U S BARSTOCK PART NOSIZE TT-175-B1-3/4 TT-200-B2 TT-225-B2-1/4 TT-226-B2-1/4 FAi TT-250-B fl-25 1-B TT-275-B TT-276-B TT-300-B 71-301-B 2-1/2 2- 1/2 PAl . 2-3/4 2-3/4 FAI 3 I RETAIL APPROX PRICE WT $1295 . 095 OZ 1395 . 1OOOZ 1495 Z 16951450Z 1695i88OZ 1895 1 660Z 19952150Z 2195 Z 2395 OZ 2595 OZ 3 Pieces Cone Back Plate Retainer Screw Note 3 4 Blade Spinners Available Sizes Add $3 00 Per Spinner PROP NuT ADAPTORS RETAILAPPROX PART NOSIZEPRICEWT TT-140-A .114-28$395 . 061 OZ 11-610-A6x1Omm3950630Z Tr-710-A7x1Omm3950820Z Tr-516-A5/16-243950760Z TT-810-A8x1Omm3950760Z TT-825-A .8 xl 25mm395075 OZ 11-375-A .3/8-24 .4951170Z TT-125-A . lOx 125mm495115 OZ 3 Piece Set Nut Washer Machined Bushing Add $350 Shipping Handling Prices subject change notice ROMCO MFG INC OX 836 SOUTH HOUSTON TEXAS 77587 713 943-1867 August 1987 139 Tolding INTERCEPTOR Ready Fly $695 U build KIt $495 Nolt Pleast add $3forP&Hforlst3modtla. Add 10 % pr/co otch additional model AIRCRAFT COMPANY PO Box 68132 Portland OR 97268 U OPS Special plug U control free flight RC boats high nitro use$290 OPS RC-250 plug RC engines out tuned pipes 09 60 size $400 RC-300 spectatular RC plug ducted fans piped pattern engines racing boats RC cars. $450 OPS Glow Plugs Are Available Local Hobby Shop TX Setupprises pleasant ones Continued page 139 correct transmitter setup par ticular model about flown method use recommend make up reasonably accurate drawings of transmitter control panels showing ALL preset switches potentiometers pots draw ings make several reduced-sized photo copies put together small booklet transmitter happy programming transmitter particular plane dedicate page booklet model Mark carefully position switch pot date label page way have accurate reference can carry right flight box can say good-bye attempts rely memory twenty-three adjustments Also may find seeing booklet flight box sometimes serves remind transmitter needs resetting before starting fly related problem became apparent making transmitter sketches Some pots used RC equipment have pointer index mark visible just screwdriver slot unfortunately makes actual setting pot am biguous see fig 1 instance servothrow pots World Engines Expert Mk 9 transmitter dual-rate presets Airtronics CS7P type controls seems essential index mark some kind provided Make center mark pot using indelible marker dab paint using setup guide will have reference point Figure 2 shows drawings used two transmitters mentioned above combined onto sheet save money photocopying cut apart make separate booklets Happy flyingand may sur Call Parts Peopof PO BOX 26247 New Orleans LA 70186 00-535-2568 RC Scale/Wischers Continued page 45 factors 10 nine effort make high point spot landing within 35-meter circle has spoiled otherwise high-scoring flights e pecially gusty wind conditions necessaiy plan approach model landed across widest part circle gain full advantage competition often deteriorated spot landing contest far demonstration scalelike flight Special effort hit circle spoiled landings improve quality landings de cided change 35-meter circle space marked parallel lines across runway placed 100 meters 328 ft apart landing will now graded quality alone should possible contestants touch down within highK- factor landing zone pilot now also has choice direction taxi takeoff landing eliminates need land across narrow runway wind no run-out space because rough ground conditons along runway boundaries Contestants formerly permitted two tempts official flight abuse privilege led time delays between flights attempt called contestant lost position flight order moved end round reason existence attempt permit second chance com plete flight case engine radio trouble either ground within first 60 seconds flight current reliability com ponents really no valid reason continue practice compensate loss tempt contestant now permitted seven minutes connection glow plug until takeoff 14 minutes total flight time additional minute extra engine Some abuses old attempt rule quite flagrant contestant didnt like wind velocity direction time asked perform attempt called sumption weather conditions would liking rounds end rule also applied Nats FAI flights con testant used so-called faulty plug wasnt excuse make final flight meet wind diminished high score flight finished first place Some would call gamesmanship another name 1986 Oslo Scale World Championship too attempts called trivial reasons result flight time seri ously prolonged Such bending rules team individual gain now terminated On-board ignition June column mention scheme install switch glow battery model heat engines August 1987 143 Its Time Put Plug 1D37 W TI. i h KIT ONLY $895 - - PKE MODELS REAM V 30 ULVI - MANY HARD TO FIND ITEMS FOR RUBBER MODELS -- ceaPL1rEcd4Lu$2ee~ Peck-PeIpmes -7 J BOX 2498 -MA LA MESA CA 92044 E 16191 448-IBIS
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/08
Page Numbers: 42, 43, 139, 143
While todays radios adjustments reversing capabilities have greatly simplified installation problems can quickly become confusing transmitter used model simple notebook system takes struggle out trying remember radio set up model EJW Powell 4 NORMAL VIEWING ANGLE AMBIGUOUS CONTROLS COULD BE SET TO 10 OCLOCK 4 OCLOCK OR 1 OCLOCK POSITION TO ESTABLISH INDEX LOCATION f TURN FULLY ______ COW TURN FULLY CENTER MARK DISK AT THE 12 OCLOCK POSITION FIGURE 1 Top Use tine-tip indelible pen put indexing marks piastic disk-type adjustment pots Without such marks set position pot very difficult read Behind row pots World Engines Expert Mk 9 radio plugs used reverse direction servo travel plug right reverse position author has labelled visible surface plug R Above dual-rate preset potsarrowed found thlsAlrtronlcs radio should marked felt pen well Once indexed quickglance determines true position See Fig 1 right establish index location 42 Model Aviation UNTIL RECENTLY RC system param eters such variables direction amount servo throw given stick movement fixed installed servos control linkages model conform quirks RC system Any changes needed flight trim personal preference obtained chanically sent generation RC transmit ters however allows user set up program control channels suit particular aircraft Today sun plest sports sets will usually provide servo reversing total servo throw adjustment primary channels modelers though including beginners have much better bottom-of-the-line radios two adjustments elabo rate sets include adjustments amount throw direction response law linear exponential whether certain channels mixed slaved also have preset controls several Continued page 139 RUD CSELQAlL MODEL WE mk9 __A2VARA12THRRUDAlL TTA STICK CONNS MODEL FIGURE 2 August 198743 Referring notes previously made setup guide easy reset transmitter variables correct position forthe modei about fiown Make sure indexing marks dont wear off over months always record changes made no matter smali REAlTHR EXPOEPA CPLA2RUDHLAlLUD authors sketches preset adjustments found Airtronics Worid Engines transmitters Drawings need eiaborate shouid show controis cieariy provided space ail settings mark Shaded wedges indicate pots end-stops Safety/Preston Continued page 26 out no existing telephone nearby Another thing can suggest clubs draft procedure followed event accident requires medical assis tance nearest telephone rescue squad hospital club flying field has bulletin board information should posted prominent place Have safe month John Preston 2812 Northampton St N W Washington DC 20015 Wild Hare/Henry Continued page 37 Engine Starting Dont everand repeat dont everstart three-engine airplane first completely tying down cannot move forward backward Failure tie plane down could cause high-speed propeller driven hand leg method highly recom mend build simple wheel chock rig Use fixed wheel chock rig immobilize airplane starting engines After engines have started synchronized lift airplane up out rig starting start both wing engines first center fuselage engine last Whichever wing engine start first de pends whether right-handed left-handed Its good idea have needle valve preset center engine before starting Its too late reach center needle valve wing engines operatingthats no no Also its mandatory use tachometer syn chronize engines rpm especially two outboard wing engines sake safety always use tachometer adjust needle valves behind engines center engine really does need synchronized does fly three engines give Wild Hare power like tractor Al though doesnt fly extremely fast airplane climbs out straight flies point Itll climb out 450 angle p 3 p pp peltPP Iii BENTOM BROWN JR CAMPBELL COMCT- COVERITE COX DUBRO EASY BUILT MODELS ENYA- FAt FLYLINE FOX GOLDBERG GOLDEN AGE REPRO GENE DUBOIS GUILLOW K&B K&S L R S MAX RA PECK-POLYMER PERFECT - RN MODELS SEAGLEN SIG I STERLING SULLIVAN SUPER TIGRE TAFFINDER TELCO TOP FLITE TREXLER WILLIAMS & OTHERS IESTES MODEL ROCKETSI II S.d $100 its Cash Cheek Stamp oppe 44 psge tabloid sise DISCOUNT Catalog 900 illustrations over 700 Kits choose MAILORDER PHONEORDER IN STOREI PENN VALLEY HONEY CENTER 937 W Main t Laudalmla19441 out sight youll let first flight required hardly noticeable changes trim settings Wild Hare does rolls outside loops inverted flight power-on spins ease could probably coax out Im hot-dog pilot Engine torque has some effect very tight maneuvers plan fly Wild Hare Fly Seatthe full-scale cockpit designed flying RC models Fly Seat received magazine publicity ten years ago drew hundreds letters civilized oountry world Someday Ill donate AMA Museum until fly Wild Hare build great-flying straightflying machines write tell about Ed Henry 25 Gold Run Dr St Peters MO 63376 Tel 314 441-5827 TX Setup Continued page 43 dual-rate switches Airtronics CS7P transmitter counted twenty three settings could made before ever began twiddling sticks trim controls rate switches rudder-ooupling switch have yet lost plane due incorrect transmitter setup have come close enough make worry about instance use same transmitter power model Glider model needs quite different servo throws various channels once have found myself trying fly Glider wildly oversensitive rudder elevator response aerobatic power model barely enough control authority complete circuit land Luckily no servo reversing involvedor would have chance experience backwards control response well So freedom customize transmitter parameters wondel. long equipment used model settings get accidentally changed However same transmitter used concurrently several models nearly certain serious flight problems will arise unless hasand usessome kind checklist reminder notes verify Continued page 143 PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS r7fy Made U S BARSTOCK PART NOSIZE TT-175-B1-3/4 TT-200-B2 TT-225-B2-1/4 TT-226-B2-1/4 FAi TT-250-B fl-25 1-B TT-275-B TT-276-B TT-300-B 71-301-B 2-1/2 2- 1/2 PAl . 2-3/4 2-3/4 FAI 3 I RETAIL APPROX PRICE WT $1295 . 095 OZ 1395 . 1OOOZ 1495 Z 16951450Z 1695i88OZ 1895 1 660Z 19952150Z 2195 Z 2395 OZ 2595 OZ 3 Pieces Cone Back Plate Retainer Screw Note 3 4 Blade Spinners Available Sizes Add $3 00 Per Spinner PROP NuT ADAPTORS RETAILAPPROX PART NOSIZEPRICEWT TT-140-A .114-28$395 . 061 OZ 11-610-A6x1Omm3950630Z Tr-710-A7x1Omm3950820Z Tr-516-A5/16-243950760Z TT-810-A8x1Omm3950760Z TT-825-A .8 xl 25mm395075 OZ 11-375-A .3/8-24 .4951170Z TT-125-A . lOx 125mm495115 OZ 3 Piece Set Nut Washer Machined Bushing Add $350 Shipping Handling Prices subject change notice ROMCO MFG INC OX 836 SOUTH HOUSTON TEXAS 77587 713 943-1867 August 1987 139 Tolding INTERCEPTOR Ready Fly $695 U build KIt $495 Nolt Pleast add $3forP&Hforlst3modtla. Add 10 % pr/co otch additional model AIRCRAFT COMPANY PO Box 68132 Portland OR 97268 U OPS Special plug U control free flight RC boats high nitro use$290 OPS RC-250 plug RC engines out tuned pipes 09 60 size $400 RC-300 spectatular RC plug ducted fans piped pattern engines racing boats RC cars. $450 OPS Glow Plugs Are Available Local Hobby Shop TX Setupprises pleasant ones Continued page 139 correct transmitter setup par ticular model about flown method use recommend make up reasonably accurate drawings of transmitter control panels showing ALL preset switches potentiometers pots draw ings make several reduced-sized photo copies put together small booklet transmitter happy programming transmitter particular plane dedicate page booklet model Mark carefully position switch pot date label page way have accurate reference can carry right flight box can say good-bye attempts rely memory twenty-three adjustments Also may find seeing booklet flight box sometimes serves remind transmitter needs resetting before starting fly related problem became apparent making transmitter sketches Some pots used RC equipment have pointer index mark visible just screwdriver slot unfortunately makes actual setting pot am biguous see fig 1 instance servothrow pots World Engines Expert Mk 9 transmitter dual-rate presets Airtronics CS7P type controls seems essential index mark some kind provided Make center mark pot using indelible marker dab paint using setup guide will have reference point Figure 2 shows drawings used two transmitters mentioned above combined onto sheet save money photocopying cut apart make separate booklets Happy flyingand may sur Call Parts Peopof PO BOX 26247 New Orleans LA 70186 00-535-2568 RC Scale/Wischers Continued page 45 factors 10 nine effort make high point spot landing within 35-meter circle has spoiled otherwise high-scoring flights e pecially gusty wind conditions necessaiy plan approach model landed across widest part circle gain full advantage competition often deteriorated spot landing contest far demonstration scalelike flight Special effort hit circle spoiled landings improve quality landings de cided change 35-meter circle space marked parallel lines across runway placed 100 meters 328 ft apart landing will now graded quality alone should possible contestants touch down within highK- factor landing zone pilot now also has choice direction taxi takeoff landing eliminates need land across narrow runway wind no run-out space because rough ground conditons along runway boundaries Contestants formerly permitted two tempts official flight abuse privilege led time delays between flights attempt called contestant lost position flight order moved end round reason existence attempt permit second chance com plete flight case engine radio trouble either ground within first 60 seconds flight current reliability com ponents really no valid reason continue practice compensate loss tempt contestant now permitted seven minutes connection glow plug until takeoff 14 minutes total flight time additional minute extra engine Some abuses old attempt rule quite flagrant contestant didnt like wind velocity direction time asked perform attempt called sumption weather conditions would liking rounds end rule also applied Nats FAI flights con testant used so-called faulty plug wasnt excuse make final flight meet wind diminished high score flight finished first place Some would call gamesmanship another name 1986 Oslo Scale World Championship too attempts called trivial reasons result flight time seri ously prolonged Such bending rules team individual gain now terminated On-board ignition June column mention scheme install switch glow battery model heat engines August 1987 143 Its Time Put Plug 1D37 W TI. i h KIT ONLY $895 - - PKE MODELS REAM V 30 ULVI - MANY HARD TO FIND ITEMS FOR RUBBER MODELS -- ceaPL1rEcd4Lu$2ee~ Peck-PeIpmes -7 J BOX 2498 -MA LA MESA CA 92044 E 16191 448-IBIS