NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT left factory can spend less time vacuuming fun-time building Aluminum strut mounting plates landing gear assembly hardwood plywood parts necessary building Pietenpol also exhibited high quality parts control good first kit build Can person average dexterity patience walk hobby shop purchase product reason able assurance will successful possible answer same question out flying site neophyte stops watches becomes entranced new exotic confron tation approaches aeromodeler Will person receive ego/macho answer reasonable confidence-building explanation Per haps answer questions can found beginning adventure would someone build full-size Pietenpol backyard middle depression Surely just take out farmers daughter go fishing simpler ways accomplish could assume action building hope safe flying air instances future pilots worked tremendous void instructions plans would considered crude todays standards todays FAA inspectors coming during phase construction check quality control airplane finished stick builders hands feet air safely ground like aeromodelers necessary go back infancy learn sit up crawl walk run climb stairs order play tennis golf jog Obviously therefore shouldnt assumed necessary person wants take up challenge aeromodel ing level expectation less what needed bring fun satisfaction mind easy agree House Balsa welcome new builders pilots hobby provided kits instructions same high standard qualified build has cleverly handled kit unique approach escaped We-Fly-Lab until after model built finished flown during final review presentation realization struck us doing evaluation analyza tion own usuaL hit like ton bricks Don tricking beginner being good model builder first finisher engine expert radio control pilot second Above listed parts kit graded became shock realized missing parts gave clue plans showed systems getting air controlling model absent kit Some items missing nuts bolts engine mounting control horns devises pushrods throttle hook-up wheels hingesplus normal hobby shop things like engine covering material fuel tank paint glue fuel lines decorations Now little doubt helps other suppliers sell wares may inconvenience builder close ready source ever results rewarding newcomer must now choose between types brands products available forced learn best applications notjust particular modeL Unlmowingly builder has received education next model before completion first fairness Don House Balsa subject discussed copy edited may giving credit things never crossed minds no matter what cause reasoning results sure opened lot things thought Further exemplification became apparent found instructions recommendations flying covering fmishinghad omitted closing hope have enjoyed building modeL great reluctance insert some things did since assume 66 Model Aviation Ace radio Top Fiite Monoiote tfle rib alignment jig Tuf-Grind grinding wheel mixed together proved delightful adventure Bob shiny iron-on does make resplendent air craft purists may elect substitute something faithfur history spoked wheelssupplied kitattached stained spruce pre-formed landing gear tied together heavy linen thread simulate original elastic shock-resistant landing gear helped dress up model finisntu muuei ena some OT tne accurateiy cut ana Tormea parts supplied tne kit Urawings shown scale radiator Model Ford enginealso detailed 3-view original home-built scale verification modification kit readers magazine already beyond first model stage will bold infringe upon unmentioned portions kit 2- 3-channel design 09 35 engine weighing between 4 5 lbs less 17 oz per sq ft wing loading Experience study plans gave some insight areas caution wing stabilizer set negative zero incidence respectively Down right engine thrust built center gravity CG about 28% wing chord Following plans must want beautiful takeoff landing character istics model capable Under design parameters being tail heavy would almost sure instant crash After completion model proved little tail heavy having 35 engine ready went K&B 40 Tatone Muffler Exhaust-Off spoked wheelsavailable House Balsa stained hardwood struts added wire landing gear got CG recommended location Top Flite Mono Kote used covering Pactra Formula-U aluminum paint used simu late metal cowling cockpit areas Klett pin-type hinges Carl Goldberg control horns K& S Engineering streamline tubing working wing struts used Standard glues used part During final stages received experimental bottle new type glue Carl Goldberg unnamed variation Jet Super Glue now months later time read Super Jet Instant Glue will old news few airplanes later after tests satisfied product havent tried yet will probably find out did its great addition glue supply better fun building House Balsa supplies two other products very helpful model will become regular aids future modeling Up Right wing-rib jig setting checking ribs vertical alignment Tuf-Grind grinding wheel makes cutting piano wire pleasure neat fiberglass trimming OK some plastics watch out overheat ing gumming up can cause binding Once again used Ace Radio new Bantam Midget servos high thrust offered needed instant reaction servos still pleasure airplane responding immediately pilots move control sticks some unexplainable reason seems comfortable range test radio rerun engine check out everything day before first flight flying picture Perhaps gives confidence know order yesterday batteries fully recharged night rechecked before first flight doesnt have worry about what might wrong can fully concentrate what going wonder failures first flights witnessed could have avoided panic scrambling anxiousness get air checking testing left morning first flight examples vivid morning first flew Pietenpol first scale job flown times months gone before flight watched modeler get plane Out car run goo out engine check controls stop start recheck engine response now good ship taxied out made beautiful lift-off about 50 yards down line about 10 feet air flipped over just missing spectator car wonder what would have situation range-checked radio engine running second case didnt end crash modeler unhappy obvious hours spent building scale airplane engine new running right modeler familiar particular make sought help Finally running hot broken became quite upset engine suggested fly until engine ready Fortunately wanted some help first flight everyone refused until engine running properly desire see crate fly almost overpowering sometimes case too agreed reluctantly few days later told nifty first flight properly running engine wonder much could avoided modeler started out approach taken House Balsa Pietenpol first airplane mandates learning understanding aeromodeling its component parts gaining knowledge necessary make complex part work harmony other safe fun flying has We-Fly-Lab ventured above subject Partly because Don brought thought process helped put perspective also out fear hobby easy anyone buy ready-built airplane today mail order hobby shop individual wants sell no longer desired crate also possible beginners February 1980 67 K&B 40 power well-balanced Top Flite Super M 10/6 pull the~ Pete through air working aluminum struts solidness gave little extra looks nice performance Tuf-Grind grinding wheel used Dremel Moto Tool Model28O proved just what doctor ordered achieving neat square burr-free cut-offs heavy-duty spring-steel landing gear wires Note piano wire held firmly vise safety radio control free-flight control-line others exempted situation unaware AMA FCC regulations knowledge experience necessary safe flying does responsibility begin end protection aeromodeling future capable giving final answers because vast cross section hobby try have adventures see need us seek constructive answers would easy become quite comfortable within own little corner hobby let subject pass selfishly concerned lack proper self-discipline know ledge within hobby malignant growth needs treatment now we-fly fun-time rechecked K&B 40 primed pull-through feel tug fingers glowing coil igniting fuel flip start idle checked cooling giow plug cool morn transmitter handed pilot grabbed camera Taxi stable slow idle airborne /3 throttle delightful lift-off big parasol wing made react like old-timer could believe tail-dragger tail wheel great assist Don done thrust incidence ad justments track Now hands-off climb out leveled off appearing headed stall Throttle cut ay too much power few picturesque fly-bys made pilot try advanced throttle check reaction took off like free-flight Sal Taibi Star Duster thrust adjustments correct Since what plane designed throttle quickly reduced Back level flight about ttle turned wind no down elevator gain speed made lazy tight loop righted herself sharp banks built-in washout proW ably helped crazy thing built slightly nose heavy required down elevator what would considered scale flying speed became real spooky wasnt stick recalled pilots real airplane found required down elevator level flight Antique Airplane Association magazine July/August 1969 safe landing made fuel consumption checked still about Now refueled another go see first flight takeoff landing features remained same takeoff still typically hands-off oldtimer free-flight flight characteristics remained same landing approach flair-out remained same nosed over after front wheels touched rolled couple feet does suggest 3-point low tail landingit might ground loop wind does indicate immediate cutting throttle application up elevator keep tail down front wheels touch ground problem kit beginning Don enclosing 3-view original homebuilt What natural scale could almost built right original plans conveyed him confi dentially disclosed agreed working e production version secret kept six months until Don finished testing could send rough blue lines incorporated story proto type built tested flew like dream can built scale structure out Don sent rough blue lines partial kit just few days ago shooting May/1980 release picture things come shown original 28-foot wing span Onequarter scale means 7-ft wing lightweight framing original could dream plane rough blue lines based upon 1932 Flying Glider Manual model design Gene Wallock prototypes built designer Dr John Camp quick review drawing showed good scale detailing structure Sheet ribs substituted built-up type Clark Y type airfoil used could very well correct versions Pietenpol earlier ones used undercambered alrfoil scale documentations will clarify anal drawings kitting presented drawing shows tail wheel comment scale very practical good feature found flying real airplane Bernard Pietenpol 1930 version used leaf-steel tail skid 1933 version used hinged A-frame skid coiled spring shock absorbing later pilots found tail wheel steering must have anticipated Continued page 114 68 Model Aviation Fuel tank compartment has removable hatch easy access both tank throttle servo 6oz Kraft tank mounted recessed portion hatch fuel lines going through hatch easy fueling Additional holding tank accomplished use polyurethane foamester type pressing against bottom tank lietenpol finished hardly flown manufacturer came out big /4 scalel brother Now kit ribs other pre-cut parts almost dwarf little brothers 65-in wing span CHARLIE VIOSCA Executive Jet Pilot HOT STUFF SAVED MY DAY ITS REALLY STRONG HOT STUFF ADHESIVE GIVES EWH PUMA NINE LIVES Dear Bill recently entered realm Quarter Scaie building Puma Super Hustler engine EWH model built 95% Hot Stuff flying day control linkage failure ele vator time model about two hundred feet air immediately cut throttle kept wings level until hit ground twenty six pound bird really hit ground hard bounced cart wheeled fully expected model severely damaged totally irrepairable got amazed find damage broken prop bent right gear Super Monokote split top right wing repairing Monokote damage carefully inspected wing found no major structural damage slight wing tip damage balsa right wing hit ground cartwheeled three wing ribs loosened join aluminum spar Hot Stuff quickly repaired after about two hours Mono kote repairs model ready fly again cant tell pleased am know strong Hot Stuff really learn use Hot Stuff properly dont really need anything else Sincerely Charlie Viosca HOT STUFF FULL-SIZE STRENGTH FOR YOUR QUARTER SCALE TIP BOOKLETSSatellite City FREE yourORTOPO Box 836 HOBBY DEALERSimi Ca 93065 Send self addressed stamped envelope MR Gs PRODUCTS 1100 Michigan Box 161 Marvsville MI 48040 Pietenpol Harrah continued page 68 Pietenpols original designs because rudder can take additional loads through steering horns modification also interesting 1930 design one-piece wing 1933 version incorporated two-piece wing ease ofhandling storage right-side strut cables removed 1933 version stiff struts added forward passenger comfort recent versions have used Model B Ford Piper Vega engines aim anxious see 1932 scale details used development new House Balsa -scale design others going make lot scale builders real happy Scale variations good documentation should make Pietenpol fly-in quite exciting Don brought up real interesting point visiting modelers Europe saw prototype flying new OS 60 4-cycle power weight ten pounds under qualified FAI scale Kits ordered immediately Don also found flying better couple aileron-rudder control used air fifth servo rudder ground takeoffs landings Details will included kit Williams Bros have new 6-in Vintage wheel just happens right size model House Balsa Pietenpol re al joy build fly thoughts came out adventure have great deal continual stimulation never ending excite ment comes spending time WeFly-Lab flight line never quite sure what next adventure will will end up see ya CORRECTION Bob Harrahs article last month about Byron Originals Pitts number lines dropped accidentally page 125 missing copy read follows Oh came Futaba Model FP6JN WELL Jack Benny could say really did model Futaba radio natural use Pitts S-i anticipa tion exasperating held off new approach radios what considered perfect match-up Visions better radio control danced through head never experi enced before elevator aileron dual trim features offered new horizons untried We-Fly-Lab attach servo control cord flying site servo engine testing can done own pleasure treat trim reversal elevator throttle took some understand ing battery check switch obvious necessity Universal features other radios incorporated design added new design innovations needed some verification Age experience sometimes makes us set own peculiar way look new try understand becomes old-foolsfolly leaves lot enjoyment out aero modeling kind experience makes wish young again learning curve can easier 114 Modei Aviation Ultimate Flying Boat GRUMMAN WIDGEON
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/02
Page Numbers: 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 114
NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT left factory can spend less time vacuuming fun-time building Aluminum strut mounting plates landing gear assembly hardwood plywood parts necessary building Pietenpol also exhibited high quality parts control good first kit build Can person average dexterity patience walk hobby shop purchase product reason able assurance will successful possible answer same question out flying site neophyte stops watches becomes entranced new exotic confron tation approaches aeromodeler Will person receive ego/macho answer reasonable confidence-building explanation Per haps answer questions can found beginning adventure would someone build full-size Pietenpol backyard middle depression Surely just take out farmers daughter go fishing simpler ways accomplish could assume action building hope safe flying air instances future pilots worked tremendous void instructions plans would considered crude todays standards todays FAA inspectors coming during phase construction check quality control airplane finished stick builders hands feet air safely ground like aeromodelers necessary go back infancy learn sit up crawl walk run climb stairs order play tennis golf jog Obviously therefore shouldnt assumed necessary person wants take up challenge aeromodel ing level expectation less what needed bring fun satisfaction mind easy agree House Balsa welcome new builders pilots hobby provided kits instructions same high standard qualified build has cleverly handled kit unique approach escaped We-Fly-Lab until after model built finished flown during final review presentation realization struck us doing evaluation analyza tion own usuaL hit like ton bricks Don tricking beginner being good model builder first finisher engine expert radio control pilot second Above listed parts kit graded became shock realized missing parts gave clue plans showed systems getting air controlling model absent kit Some items missing nuts bolts engine mounting control horns devises pushrods throttle hook-up wheels hingesplus normal hobby shop things like engine covering material fuel tank paint glue fuel lines decorations Now little doubt helps other suppliers sell wares may inconvenience builder close ready source ever results rewarding newcomer must now choose between types brands products available forced learn best applications notjust particular modeL Unlmowingly builder has received education next model before completion first fairness Don House Balsa subject discussed copy edited may giving credit things never crossed minds no matter what cause reasoning results sure opened lot things thought Further exemplification became apparent found instructions recommendations flying covering fmishinghad omitted closing hope have enjoyed building modeL great reluctance insert some things did since assume 66 Model Aviation Ace radio Top Fiite Monoiote tfle rib alignment jig Tuf-Grind grinding wheel mixed together proved delightful adventure Bob shiny iron-on does make resplendent air craft purists may elect substitute something faithfur history spoked wheelssupplied kitattached stained spruce pre-formed landing gear tied together heavy linen thread simulate original elastic shock-resistant landing gear helped dress up model finisntu muuei ena some OT tne accurateiy cut ana Tormea parts supplied tne kit Urawings shown scale radiator Model Ford enginealso detailed 3-view original home-built scale verification modification kit readers magazine already beyond first model stage will bold infringe upon unmentioned portions kit 2- 3-channel design 09 35 engine weighing between 4 5 lbs less 17 oz per sq ft wing loading Experience study plans gave some insight areas caution wing stabilizer set negative zero incidence respectively Down right engine thrust built center gravity CG about 28% wing chord Following plans must want beautiful takeoff landing character istics model capable Under design parameters being tail heavy would almost sure instant crash After completion model proved little tail heavy having 35 engine ready went K&B 40 Tatone Muffler Exhaust-Off spoked wheelsavailable House Balsa stained hardwood struts added wire landing gear got CG recommended location Top Flite Mono Kote used covering Pactra Formula-U aluminum paint used simu late metal cowling cockpit areas Klett pin-type hinges Carl Goldberg control horns K& S Engineering streamline tubing working wing struts used Standard glues used part During final stages received experimental bottle new type glue Carl Goldberg unnamed variation Jet Super Glue now months later time read Super Jet Instant Glue will old news few airplanes later after tests satisfied product havent tried yet will probably find out did its great addition glue supply better fun building House Balsa supplies two other products very helpful model will become regular aids future modeling Up Right wing-rib jig setting checking ribs vertical alignment Tuf-Grind grinding wheel makes cutting piano wire pleasure neat fiberglass trimming OK some plastics watch out overheat ing gumming up can cause binding Once again used Ace Radio new Bantam Midget servos high thrust offered needed instant reaction servos still pleasure airplane responding immediately pilots move control sticks some unexplainable reason seems comfortable range test radio rerun engine check out everything day before first flight flying picture Perhaps gives confidence know order yesterday batteries fully recharged night rechecked before first flight doesnt have worry about what might wrong can fully concentrate what going wonder failures first flights witnessed could have avoided panic scrambling anxiousness get air checking testing left morning first flight examples vivid morning first flew Pietenpol first scale job flown times months gone before flight watched modeler get plane Out car run goo out engine check controls stop start recheck engine response now good ship taxied out made beautiful lift-off about 50 yards down line about 10 feet air flipped over just missing spectator car wonder what would have situation range-checked radio engine running second case didnt end crash modeler unhappy obvious hours spent building scale airplane engine new running right modeler familiar particular make sought help Finally running hot broken became quite upset engine suggested fly until engine ready Fortunately wanted some help first flight everyone refused until engine running properly desire see crate fly almost overpowering sometimes case too agreed reluctantly few days later told nifty first flight properly running engine wonder much could avoided modeler started out approach taken House Balsa Pietenpol first airplane mandates learning understanding aeromodeling its component parts gaining knowledge necessary make complex part work harmony other safe fun flying has We-Fly-Lab ventured above subject Partly because Don brought thought process helped put perspective also out fear hobby easy anyone buy ready-built airplane today mail order hobby shop individual wants sell no longer desired crate also possible beginners February 1980 67 K&B 40 power well-balanced Top Flite Super M 10/6 pull the~ Pete through air working aluminum struts solidness gave little extra looks nice performance Tuf-Grind grinding wheel used Dremel Moto Tool Model28O proved just what doctor ordered achieving neat square burr-free cut-offs heavy-duty spring-steel landing gear wires Note piano wire held firmly vise safety radio control free-flight control-line others exempted situation unaware AMA FCC regulations knowledge experience necessary safe flying does responsibility begin end protection aeromodeling future capable giving final answers because vast cross section hobby try have adventures see need us seek constructive answers would easy become quite comfortable within own little corner hobby let subject pass selfishly concerned lack proper self-discipline know ledge within hobby malignant growth needs treatment now we-fly fun-time rechecked K&B 40 primed pull-through feel tug fingers glowing coil igniting fuel flip start idle checked cooling giow plug cool morn transmitter handed pilot grabbed camera Taxi stable slow idle airborne /3 throttle delightful lift-off big parasol wing made react like old-timer could believe tail-dragger tail wheel great assist Don done thrust incidence ad justments track Now hands-off climb out leveled off appearing headed stall Throttle cut ay too much power few picturesque fly-bys made pilot try advanced throttle check reaction took off like free-flight Sal Taibi Star Duster thrust adjustments correct Since what plane designed throttle quickly reduced Back level flight about ttle turned wind no down elevator gain speed made lazy tight loop righted herself sharp banks built-in washout proW ably helped crazy thing built slightly nose heavy required down elevator what would considered scale flying speed became real spooky wasnt stick recalled pilots real airplane found required down elevator level flight Antique Airplane Association magazine July/August 1969 safe landing made fuel consumption checked still about Now refueled another go see first flight takeoff landing features remained same takeoff still typically hands-off oldtimer free-flight flight characteristics remained same landing approach flair-out remained same nosed over after front wheels touched rolled couple feet does suggest 3-point low tail landingit might ground loop wind does indicate immediate cutting throttle application up elevator keep tail down front wheels touch ground problem kit beginning Don enclosing 3-view original homebuilt What natural scale could almost built right original plans conveyed him confi dentially disclosed agreed working e production version secret kept six months until Don finished testing could send rough blue lines incorporated story proto type built tested flew like dream can built scale structure out Don sent rough blue lines partial kit just few days ago shooting May/1980 release picture things come shown original 28-foot wing span Onequarter scale means 7-ft wing lightweight framing original could dream plane rough blue lines based upon 1932 Flying Glider Manual model design Gene Wallock prototypes built designer Dr John Camp quick review drawing showed good scale detailing structure Sheet ribs substituted built-up type Clark Y type airfoil used could very well correct versions Pietenpol earlier ones used undercambered alrfoil scale documentations will clarify anal drawings kitting presented drawing shows tail wheel comment scale very practical good feature found flying real airplane Bernard Pietenpol 1930 version used leaf-steel tail skid 1933 version used hinged A-frame skid coiled spring shock absorbing later pilots found tail wheel steering must have anticipated Continued page 114 68 Model Aviation Fuel tank compartment has removable hatch easy access both tank throttle servo 6oz Kraft tank mounted recessed portion hatch fuel lines going through hatch easy fueling Additional holding tank accomplished use polyurethane foamester type pressing against bottom tank lietenpol finished hardly flown manufacturer came out big /4 scalel brother Now kit ribs other pre-cut parts almost dwarf little brothers 65-in wing span CHARLIE VIOSCA Executive Jet Pilot HOT STUFF SAVED MY DAY ITS REALLY STRONG HOT STUFF ADHESIVE GIVES EWH PUMA NINE LIVES Dear Bill recently entered realm Quarter Scaie building Puma Super Hustler engine EWH model built 95% Hot Stuff flying day control linkage failure ele vator time model about two hundred feet air immediately cut throttle kept wings level until hit ground twenty six pound bird really hit ground hard bounced cart wheeled fully expected model severely damaged totally irrepairable got amazed find damage broken prop bent right gear Super Monokote split top right wing repairing Monokote damage carefully inspected wing found no major structural damage slight wing tip damage balsa right wing hit ground cartwheeled three wing ribs loosened join aluminum spar Hot Stuff quickly repaired after about two hours Mono kote repairs model ready fly again cant tell pleased am know strong Hot Stuff really learn use Hot Stuff properly dont really need anything else Sincerely Charlie Viosca HOT STUFF FULL-SIZE STRENGTH FOR YOUR QUARTER SCALE TIP BOOKLETSSatellite City FREE yourORTOPO Box 836 HOBBY DEALERSimi Ca 93065 Send self addressed stamped envelope MR Gs PRODUCTS 1100 Michigan Box 161 Marvsville MI 48040 Pietenpol Harrah continued page 68 Pietenpols original designs because rudder can take additional loads through steering horns modification also interesting 1930 design one-piece wing 1933 version incorporated two-piece wing ease ofhandling storage right-side strut cables removed 1933 version stiff struts added forward passenger comfort recent versions have used Model B Ford Piper Vega engines aim anxious see 1932 scale details used development new House Balsa -scale design others going make lot scale builders real happy Scale variations good documentation should make Pietenpol fly-in quite exciting Don brought up real interesting point visiting modelers Europe saw prototype flying new OS 60 4-cycle power weight ten pounds under qualified FAI scale Kits ordered immediately Don also found flying better couple aileron-rudder control used air fifth servo rudder ground takeoffs landings Details will included kit Williams Bros have new 6-in Vintage wheel just happens right size model House Balsa Pietenpol re al joy build fly thoughts came out adventure have great deal continual stimulation never ending excite ment comes spending time WeFly-Lab flight line never quite sure what next adventure will will end up see ya CORRECTION Bob Harrahs article last month about Byron Originals Pitts number lines dropped accidentally page 125 missing copy read follows Oh came Futaba Model FP6JN WELL Jack Benny could say really did model Futaba radio natural use Pitts S-i anticipa tion exasperating held off new approach radios what considered perfect match-up Visions better radio control danced through head never experi enced before elevator aileron dual trim features offered new horizons untried We-Fly-Lab attach servo control cord flying site servo engine testing can done own pleasure treat trim reversal elevator throttle took some understand ing battery check switch obvious necessity Universal features other radios incorporated design added new design innovations needed some verification Age experience sometimes makes us set own peculiar way look new try understand becomes old-foolsfolly leaves lot enjoyment out aero modeling kind experience makes wish young again learning curve can easier 114 Modei Aviation Ultimate Flying Boat GRUMMAN WIDGEON
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/02
Page Numbers: 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 114
NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT left factory can spend less time vacuuming fun-time building Aluminum strut mounting plates landing gear assembly hardwood plywood parts necessary building Pietenpol also exhibited high quality parts control good first kit build Can person average dexterity patience walk hobby shop purchase product reason able assurance will successful possible answer same question out flying site neophyte stops watches becomes entranced new exotic confron tation approaches aeromodeler Will person receive ego/macho answer reasonable confidence-building explanation Per haps answer questions can found beginning adventure would someone build full-size Pietenpol backyard middle depression Surely just take out farmers daughter go fishing simpler ways accomplish could assume action building hope safe flying air instances future pilots worked tremendous void instructions plans would considered crude todays standards todays FAA inspectors coming during phase construction check quality control airplane finished stick builders hands feet air safely ground like aeromodelers necessary go back infancy learn sit up crawl walk run climb stairs order play tennis golf jog Obviously therefore shouldnt assumed necessary person wants take up challenge aeromodel ing level expectation less what needed bring fun satisfaction mind easy agree House Balsa welcome new builders pilots hobby provided kits instructions same high standard qualified build has cleverly handled kit unique approach escaped We-Fly-Lab until after model built finished flown during final review presentation realization struck us doing evaluation analyza tion own usuaL hit like ton bricks Don tricking beginner being good model builder first finisher engine expert radio control pilot second Above listed parts kit graded became shock realized missing parts gave clue plans showed systems getting air controlling model absent kit Some items missing nuts bolts engine mounting control horns devises pushrods throttle hook-up wheels hingesplus normal hobby shop things like engine covering material fuel tank paint glue fuel lines decorations Now little doubt helps other suppliers sell wares may inconvenience builder close ready source ever results rewarding newcomer must now choose between types brands products available forced learn best applications notjust particular modeL Unlmowingly builder has received education next model before completion first fairness Don House Balsa subject discussed copy edited may giving credit things never crossed minds no matter what cause reasoning results sure opened lot things thought Further exemplification became apparent found instructions recommendations flying covering fmishinghad omitted closing hope have enjoyed building modeL great reluctance insert some things did since assume 66 Model Aviation Ace radio Top Fiite Monoiote tfle rib alignment jig Tuf-Grind grinding wheel mixed together proved delightful adventure Bob shiny iron-on does make resplendent air craft purists may elect substitute something faithfur history spoked wheelssupplied kitattached stained spruce pre-formed landing gear tied together heavy linen thread simulate original elastic shock-resistant landing gear helped dress up model finisntu muuei ena some OT tne accurateiy cut ana Tormea parts supplied tne kit Urawings shown scale radiator Model Ford enginealso detailed 3-view original home-built scale verification modification kit readers magazine already beyond first model stage will bold infringe upon unmentioned portions kit 2- 3-channel design 09 35 engine weighing between 4 5 lbs less 17 oz per sq ft wing loading Experience study plans gave some insight areas caution wing stabilizer set negative zero incidence respectively Down right engine thrust built center gravity CG about 28% wing chord Following plans must want beautiful takeoff landing character istics model capable Under design parameters being tail heavy would almost sure instant crash After completion model proved little tail heavy having 35 engine ready went K&B 40 Tatone Muffler Exhaust-Off spoked wheelsavailable House Balsa stained hardwood struts added wire landing gear got CG recommended location Top Flite Mono Kote used covering Pactra Formula-U aluminum paint used simu late metal cowling cockpit areas Klett pin-type hinges Carl Goldberg control horns K& S Engineering streamline tubing working wing struts used Standard glues used part During final stages received experimental bottle new type glue Carl Goldberg unnamed variation Jet Super Glue now months later time read Super Jet Instant Glue will old news few airplanes later after tests satisfied product havent tried yet will probably find out did its great addition glue supply better fun building House Balsa supplies two other products very helpful model will become regular aids future modeling Up Right wing-rib jig setting checking ribs vertical alignment Tuf-Grind grinding wheel makes cutting piano wire pleasure neat fiberglass trimming OK some plastics watch out overheat ing gumming up can cause binding Once again used Ace Radio new Bantam Midget servos high thrust offered needed instant reaction servos still pleasure airplane responding immediately pilots move control sticks some unexplainable reason seems comfortable range test radio rerun engine check out everything day before first flight flying picture Perhaps gives confidence know order yesterday batteries fully recharged night rechecked before first flight doesnt have worry about what might wrong can fully concentrate what going wonder failures first flights witnessed could have avoided panic scrambling anxiousness get air checking testing left morning first flight examples vivid morning first flew Pietenpol first scale job flown times months gone before flight watched modeler get plane Out car run goo out engine check controls stop start recheck engine response now good ship taxied out made beautiful lift-off about 50 yards down line about 10 feet air flipped over just missing spectator car wonder what would have situation range-checked radio engine running second case didnt end crash modeler unhappy obvious hours spent building scale airplane engine new running right modeler familiar particular make sought help Finally running hot broken became quite upset engine suggested fly until engine ready Fortunately wanted some help first flight everyone refused until engine running properly desire see crate fly almost overpowering sometimes case too agreed reluctantly few days later told nifty first flight properly running engine wonder much could avoided modeler started out approach taken House Balsa Pietenpol first airplane mandates learning understanding aeromodeling its component parts gaining knowledge necessary make complex part work harmony other safe fun flying has We-Fly-Lab ventured above subject Partly because Don brought thought process helped put perspective also out fear hobby easy anyone buy ready-built airplane today mail order hobby shop individual wants sell no longer desired crate also possible beginners February 1980 67 K&B 40 power well-balanced Top Flite Super M 10/6 pull the~ Pete through air working aluminum struts solidness gave little extra looks nice performance Tuf-Grind grinding wheel used Dremel Moto Tool Model28O proved just what doctor ordered achieving neat square burr-free cut-offs heavy-duty spring-steel landing gear wires Note piano wire held firmly vise safety radio control free-flight control-line others exempted situation unaware AMA FCC regulations knowledge experience necessary safe flying does responsibility begin end protection aeromodeling future capable giving final answers because vast cross section hobby try have adventures see need us seek constructive answers would easy become quite comfortable within own little corner hobby let subject pass selfishly concerned lack proper self-discipline know ledge within hobby malignant growth needs treatment now we-fly fun-time rechecked K&B 40 primed pull-through feel tug fingers glowing coil igniting fuel flip start idle checked cooling giow plug cool morn transmitter handed pilot grabbed camera Taxi stable slow idle airborne /3 throttle delightful lift-off big parasol wing made react like old-timer could believe tail-dragger tail wheel great assist Don done thrust incidence ad justments track Now hands-off climb out leveled off appearing headed stall Throttle cut ay too much power few picturesque fly-bys made pilot try advanced throttle check reaction took off like free-flight Sal Taibi Star Duster thrust adjustments correct Since what plane designed throttle quickly reduced Back level flight about ttle turned wind no down elevator gain speed made lazy tight loop righted herself sharp banks built-in washout proW ably helped crazy thing built slightly nose heavy required down elevator what would considered scale flying speed became real spooky wasnt stick recalled pilots real airplane found required down elevator level flight Antique Airplane Association magazine July/August 1969 safe landing made fuel consumption checked still about Now refueled another go see first flight takeoff landing features remained same takeoff still typically hands-off oldtimer free-flight flight characteristics remained same landing approach flair-out remained same nosed over after front wheels touched rolled couple feet does suggest 3-point low tail landingit might ground loop wind does indicate immediate cutting throttle application up elevator keep tail down front wheels touch ground problem kit beginning Don enclosing 3-view original homebuilt What natural scale could almost built right original plans conveyed him confi dentially disclosed agreed working e production version secret kept six months until Don finished testing could send rough blue lines incorporated story proto type built tested flew like dream can built scale structure out Don sent rough blue lines partial kit just few days ago shooting May/1980 release picture things come shown original 28-foot wing span Onequarter scale means 7-ft wing lightweight framing original could dream plane rough blue lines based upon 1932 Flying Glider Manual model design Gene Wallock prototypes built designer Dr John Camp quick review drawing showed good scale detailing structure Sheet ribs substituted built-up type Clark Y type airfoil used could very well correct versions Pietenpol earlier ones used undercambered alrfoil scale documentations will clarify anal drawings kitting presented drawing shows tail wheel comment scale very practical good feature found flying real airplane Bernard Pietenpol 1930 version used leaf-steel tail skid 1933 version used hinged A-frame skid coiled spring shock absorbing later pilots found tail wheel steering must have anticipated Continued page 114 68 Model Aviation Fuel tank compartment has removable hatch easy access both tank throttle servo 6oz Kraft tank mounted recessed portion hatch fuel lines going through hatch easy fueling Additional holding tank accomplished use polyurethane foamester type pressing against bottom tank lietenpol finished hardly flown manufacturer came out big /4 scalel brother Now kit ribs other pre-cut parts almost dwarf little brothers 65-in wing span CHARLIE VIOSCA Executive Jet Pilot HOT STUFF SAVED MY DAY ITS REALLY STRONG HOT STUFF ADHESIVE GIVES EWH PUMA NINE LIVES Dear Bill recently entered realm Quarter Scaie building Puma Super Hustler engine EWH model built 95% Hot Stuff flying day control linkage failure ele vator time model about two hundred feet air immediately cut throttle kept wings level until hit ground twenty six pound bird really hit ground hard bounced cart wheeled fully expected model severely damaged totally irrepairable got amazed find damage broken prop bent right gear Super Monokote split top right wing repairing Monokote damage carefully inspected wing found no major structural damage slight wing tip damage balsa right wing hit ground cartwheeled three wing ribs loosened join aluminum spar Hot Stuff quickly repaired after about two hours Mono kote repairs model ready fly again cant tell pleased am know strong Hot Stuff really learn use Hot Stuff properly dont really need anything else Sincerely Charlie Viosca HOT STUFF FULL-SIZE STRENGTH FOR YOUR QUARTER SCALE TIP BOOKLETSSatellite City FREE yourORTOPO Box 836 HOBBY DEALERSimi Ca 93065 Send self addressed stamped envelope MR Gs PRODUCTS 1100 Michigan Box 161 Marvsville MI 48040 Pietenpol Harrah continued page 68 Pietenpols original designs because rudder can take additional loads through steering horns modification also interesting 1930 design one-piece wing 1933 version incorporated two-piece wing ease ofhandling storage right-side strut cables removed 1933 version stiff struts added forward passenger comfort recent versions have used Model B Ford Piper Vega engines aim anxious see 1932 scale details used development new House Balsa -scale design others going make lot scale builders real happy Scale variations good documentation should make Pietenpol fly-in quite exciting Don brought up real interesting point visiting modelers Europe saw prototype flying new OS 60 4-cycle power weight ten pounds under qualified FAI scale Kits ordered immediately Don also found flying better couple aileron-rudder control used air fifth servo rudder ground takeoffs landings Details will included kit Williams Bros have new 6-in Vintage wheel just happens right size model House Balsa Pietenpol re al joy build fly thoughts came out adventure have great deal continual stimulation never ending excite ment comes spending time WeFly-Lab flight line never quite sure what next adventure will will end up see ya CORRECTION Bob Harrahs article last month about Byron Originals Pitts number lines dropped accidentally page 125 missing copy read follows Oh came Futaba Model FP6JN WELL Jack Benny could say really did model Futaba radio natural use Pitts S-i anticipa tion exasperating held off new approach radios what considered perfect match-up Visions better radio control danced through head never experi enced before elevator aileron dual trim features offered new horizons untried We-Fly-Lab attach servo control cord flying site servo engine testing can done own pleasure treat trim reversal elevator throttle took some understand ing battery check switch obvious necessity Universal features other radios incorporated design added new design innovations needed some verification Age experience sometimes makes us set own peculiar way look new try understand becomes old-foolsfolly leaves lot enjoyment out aero modeling kind experience makes wish young again learning curve can easier 114 Modei Aviation Ultimate Flying Boat GRUMMAN WIDGEON
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/02
Page Numbers: 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 114
NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT left factory can spend less time vacuuming fun-time building Aluminum strut mounting plates landing gear assembly hardwood plywood parts necessary building Pietenpol also exhibited high quality parts control good first kit build Can person average dexterity patience walk hobby shop purchase product reason able assurance will successful possible answer same question out flying site neophyte stops watches becomes entranced new exotic confron tation approaches aeromodeler Will person receive ego/macho answer reasonable confidence-building explanation Per haps answer questions can found beginning adventure would someone build full-size Pietenpol backyard middle depression Surely just take out farmers daughter go fishing simpler ways accomplish could assume action building hope safe flying air instances future pilots worked tremendous void instructions plans would considered crude todays standards todays FAA inspectors coming during phase construction check quality control airplane finished stick builders hands feet air safely ground like aeromodelers necessary go back infancy learn sit up crawl walk run climb stairs order play tennis golf jog Obviously therefore shouldnt assumed necessary person wants take up challenge aeromodel ing level expectation less what needed bring fun satisfaction mind easy agree House Balsa welcome new builders pilots hobby provided kits instructions same high standard qualified build has cleverly handled kit unique approach escaped We-Fly-Lab until after model built finished flown during final review presentation realization struck us doing evaluation analyza tion own usuaL hit like ton bricks Don tricking beginner being good model builder first finisher engine expert radio control pilot second Above listed parts kit graded became shock realized missing parts gave clue plans showed systems getting air controlling model absent kit Some items missing nuts bolts engine mounting control horns devises pushrods throttle hook-up wheels hingesplus normal hobby shop things like engine covering material fuel tank paint glue fuel lines decorations Now little doubt helps other suppliers sell wares may inconvenience builder close ready source ever results rewarding newcomer must now choose between types brands products available forced learn best applications notjust particular modeL Unlmowingly builder has received education next model before completion first fairness Don House Balsa subject discussed copy edited may giving credit things never crossed minds no matter what cause reasoning results sure opened lot things thought Further exemplification became apparent found instructions recommendations flying covering fmishinghad omitted closing hope have enjoyed building modeL great reluctance insert some things did since assume 66 Model Aviation Ace radio Top Fiite Monoiote tfle rib alignment jig Tuf-Grind grinding wheel mixed together proved delightful adventure Bob shiny iron-on does make resplendent air craft purists may elect substitute something faithfur history spoked wheelssupplied kitattached stained spruce pre-formed landing gear tied together heavy linen thread simulate original elastic shock-resistant landing gear helped dress up model finisntu muuei ena some OT tne accurateiy cut ana Tormea parts supplied tne kit Urawings shown scale radiator Model Ford enginealso detailed 3-view original home-built scale verification modification kit readers magazine already beyond first model stage will bold infringe upon unmentioned portions kit 2- 3-channel design 09 35 engine weighing between 4 5 lbs less 17 oz per sq ft wing loading Experience study plans gave some insight areas caution wing stabilizer set negative zero incidence respectively Down right engine thrust built center gravity CG about 28% wing chord Following plans must want beautiful takeoff landing character istics model capable Under design parameters being tail heavy would almost sure instant crash After completion model proved little tail heavy having 35 engine ready went K&B 40 Tatone Muffler Exhaust-Off spoked wheelsavailable House Balsa stained hardwood struts added wire landing gear got CG recommended location Top Flite Mono Kote used covering Pactra Formula-U aluminum paint used simu late metal cowling cockpit areas Klett pin-type hinges Carl Goldberg control horns K& S Engineering streamline tubing working wing struts used Standard glues used part During final stages received experimental bottle new type glue Carl Goldberg unnamed variation Jet Super Glue now months later time read Super Jet Instant Glue will old news few airplanes later after tests satisfied product havent tried yet will probably find out did its great addition glue supply better fun building House Balsa supplies two other products very helpful model will become regular aids future modeling Up Right wing-rib jig setting checking ribs vertical alignment Tuf-Grind grinding wheel makes cutting piano wire pleasure neat fiberglass trimming OK some plastics watch out overheat ing gumming up can cause binding Once again used Ace Radio new Bantam Midget servos high thrust offered needed instant reaction servos still pleasure airplane responding immediately pilots move control sticks some unexplainable reason seems comfortable range test radio rerun engine check out everything day before first flight flying picture Perhaps gives confidence know order yesterday batteries fully recharged night rechecked before first flight doesnt have worry about what might wrong can fully concentrate what going wonder failures first flights witnessed could have avoided panic scrambling anxiousness get air checking testing left morning first flight examples vivid morning first flew Pietenpol first scale job flown times months gone before flight watched modeler get plane Out car run goo out engine check controls stop start recheck engine response now good ship taxied out made beautiful lift-off about 50 yards down line about 10 feet air flipped over just missing spectator car wonder what would have situation range-checked radio engine running second case didnt end crash modeler unhappy obvious hours spent building scale airplane engine new running right modeler familiar particular make sought help Finally running hot broken became quite upset engine suggested fly until engine ready Fortunately wanted some help first flight everyone refused until engine running properly desire see crate fly almost overpowering sometimes case too agreed reluctantly few days later told nifty first flight properly running engine wonder much could avoided modeler started out approach taken House Balsa Pietenpol first airplane mandates learning understanding aeromodeling its component parts gaining knowledge necessary make complex part work harmony other safe fun flying has We-Fly-Lab ventured above subject Partly because Don brought thought process helped put perspective also out fear hobby easy anyone buy ready-built airplane today mail order hobby shop individual wants sell no longer desired crate also possible beginners February 1980 67 K&B 40 power well-balanced Top Flite Super M 10/6 pull the~ Pete through air working aluminum struts solidness gave little extra looks nice performance Tuf-Grind grinding wheel used Dremel Moto Tool Model28O proved just what doctor ordered achieving neat square burr-free cut-offs heavy-duty spring-steel landing gear wires Note piano wire held firmly vise safety radio control free-flight control-line others exempted situation unaware AMA FCC regulations knowledge experience necessary safe flying does responsibility begin end protection aeromodeling future capable giving final answers because vast cross section hobby try have adventures see need us seek constructive answers would easy become quite comfortable within own little corner hobby let subject pass selfishly concerned lack proper self-discipline know ledge within hobby malignant growth needs treatment now we-fly fun-time rechecked K&B 40 primed pull-through feel tug fingers glowing coil igniting fuel flip start idle checked cooling giow plug cool morn transmitter handed pilot grabbed camera Taxi stable slow idle airborne /3 throttle delightful lift-off big parasol wing made react like old-timer could believe tail-dragger tail wheel great assist Don done thrust incidence ad justments track Now hands-off climb out leveled off appearing headed stall Throttle cut ay too much power few picturesque fly-bys made pilot try advanced throttle check reaction took off like free-flight Sal Taibi Star Duster thrust adjustments correct Since what plane designed throttle quickly reduced Back level flight about ttle turned wind no down elevator gain speed made lazy tight loop righted herself sharp banks built-in washout proW ably helped crazy thing built slightly nose heavy required down elevator what would considered scale flying speed became real spooky wasnt stick recalled pilots real airplane found required down elevator level flight Antique Airplane Association magazine July/August 1969 safe landing made fuel consumption checked still about Now refueled another go see first flight takeoff landing features remained same takeoff still typically hands-off oldtimer free-flight flight characteristics remained same landing approach flair-out remained same nosed over after front wheels touched rolled couple feet does suggest 3-point low tail landingit might ground loop wind does indicate immediate cutting throttle application up elevator keep tail down front wheels touch ground problem kit beginning Don enclosing 3-view original homebuilt What natural scale could almost built right original plans conveyed him confi dentially disclosed agreed working e production version secret kept six months until Don finished testing could send rough blue lines incorporated story proto type built tested flew like dream can built scale structure out Don sent rough blue lines partial kit just few days ago shooting May/1980 release picture things come shown original 28-foot wing span Onequarter scale means 7-ft wing lightweight framing original could dream plane rough blue lines based upon 1932 Flying Glider Manual model design Gene Wallock prototypes built designer Dr John Camp quick review drawing showed good scale detailing structure Sheet ribs substituted built-up type Clark Y type airfoil used could very well correct versions Pietenpol earlier ones used undercambered alrfoil scale documentations will clarify anal drawings kitting presented drawing shows tail wheel comment scale very practical good feature found flying real airplane Bernard Pietenpol 1930 version used leaf-steel tail skid 1933 version used hinged A-frame skid coiled spring shock absorbing later pilots found tail wheel steering must have anticipated Continued page 114 68 Model Aviation Fuel tank compartment has removable hatch easy access both tank throttle servo 6oz Kraft tank mounted recessed portion hatch fuel lines going through hatch easy fueling Additional holding tank accomplished use polyurethane foamester type pressing against bottom tank lietenpol finished hardly flown manufacturer came out big /4 scalel brother Now kit ribs other pre-cut parts almost dwarf little brothers 65-in wing span CHARLIE VIOSCA Executive Jet Pilot HOT STUFF SAVED MY DAY ITS REALLY STRONG HOT STUFF ADHESIVE GIVES EWH PUMA NINE LIVES Dear Bill recently entered realm Quarter Scaie building Puma Super Hustler engine EWH model built 95% Hot Stuff flying day control linkage failure ele vator time model about two hundred feet air immediately cut throttle kept wings level until hit ground twenty six pound bird really hit ground hard bounced cart wheeled fully expected model severely damaged totally irrepairable got amazed find damage broken prop bent right gear Super Monokote split top right wing repairing Monokote damage carefully inspected wing found no major structural damage slight wing tip damage balsa right wing hit ground cartwheeled three wing ribs loosened join aluminum spar Hot Stuff quickly repaired after about two hours Mono kote repairs model ready fly again cant tell pleased am know strong Hot Stuff really learn use Hot Stuff properly dont really need anything else Sincerely Charlie Viosca HOT STUFF FULL-SIZE STRENGTH FOR YOUR QUARTER SCALE TIP BOOKLETSSatellite City FREE yourORTOPO Box 836 HOBBY DEALERSimi Ca 93065 Send self addressed stamped envelope MR Gs PRODUCTS 1100 Michigan Box 161 Marvsville MI 48040 Pietenpol Harrah continued page 68 Pietenpols original designs because rudder can take additional loads through steering horns modification also interesting 1930 design one-piece wing 1933 version incorporated two-piece wing ease ofhandling storage right-side strut cables removed 1933 version stiff struts added forward passenger comfort recent versions have used Model B Ford Piper Vega engines aim anxious see 1932 scale details used development new House Balsa -scale design others going make lot scale builders real happy Scale variations good documentation should make Pietenpol fly-in quite exciting Don brought up real interesting point visiting modelers Europe saw prototype flying new OS 60 4-cycle power weight ten pounds under qualified FAI scale Kits ordered immediately Don also found flying better couple aileron-rudder control used air fifth servo rudder ground takeoffs landings Details will included kit Williams Bros have new 6-in Vintage wheel just happens right size model House Balsa Pietenpol re al joy build fly thoughts came out adventure have great deal continual stimulation never ending excite ment comes spending time WeFly-Lab flight line never quite sure what next adventure will will end up see ya CORRECTION Bob Harrahs article last month about Byron Originals Pitts number lines dropped accidentally page 125 missing copy read follows Oh came Futaba Model FP6JN WELL Jack Benny could say really did model Futaba radio natural use Pitts S-i anticipa tion exasperating held off new approach radios what considered perfect match-up Visions better radio control danced through head never experi enced before elevator aileron dual trim features offered new horizons untried We-Fly-Lab attach servo control cord flying site servo engine testing can done own pleasure treat trim reversal elevator throttle took some understand ing battery check switch obvious necessity Universal features other radios incorporated design added new design innovations needed some verification Age experience sometimes makes us set own peculiar way look new try understand becomes old-foolsfolly leaves lot enjoyment out aero modeling kind experience makes wish young again learning curve can easier 114 Modei Aviation Ultimate Flying Boat GRUMMAN WIDGEON
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/02
Page Numbers: 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 114
NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT left factory can spend less time vacuuming fun-time building Aluminum strut mounting plates landing gear assembly hardwood plywood parts necessary building Pietenpol also exhibited high quality parts control good first kit build Can person average dexterity patience walk hobby shop purchase product reason able assurance will successful possible answer same question out flying site neophyte stops watches becomes entranced new exotic confron tation approaches aeromodeler Will person receive ego/macho answer reasonable confidence-building explanation Per haps answer questions can found beginning adventure would someone build full-size Pietenpol backyard middle depression Surely just take out farmers daughter go fishing simpler ways accomplish could assume action building hope safe flying air instances future pilots worked tremendous void instructions plans would considered crude todays standards todays FAA inspectors coming during phase construction check quality control airplane finished stick builders hands feet air safely ground like aeromodelers necessary go back infancy learn sit up crawl walk run climb stairs order play tennis golf jog Obviously therefore shouldnt assumed necessary person wants take up challenge aeromodel ing level expectation less what needed bring fun satisfaction mind easy agree House Balsa welcome new builders pilots hobby provided kits instructions same high standard qualified build has cleverly handled kit unique approach escaped We-Fly-Lab until after model built finished flown during final review presentation realization struck us doing evaluation analyza tion own usuaL hit like ton bricks Don tricking beginner being good model builder first finisher engine expert radio control pilot second Above listed parts kit graded became shock realized missing parts gave clue plans showed systems getting air controlling model absent kit Some items missing nuts bolts engine mounting control horns devises pushrods throttle hook-up wheels hingesplus normal hobby shop things like engine covering material fuel tank paint glue fuel lines decorations Now little doubt helps other suppliers sell wares may inconvenience builder close ready source ever results rewarding newcomer must now choose between types brands products available forced learn best applications notjust particular modeL Unlmowingly builder has received education next model before completion first fairness Don House Balsa subject discussed copy edited may giving credit things never crossed minds no matter what cause reasoning results sure opened lot things thought Further exemplification became apparent found instructions recommendations flying covering fmishinghad omitted closing hope have enjoyed building modeL great reluctance insert some things did since assume 66 Model Aviation Ace radio Top Fiite Monoiote tfle rib alignment jig Tuf-Grind grinding wheel mixed together proved delightful adventure Bob shiny iron-on does make resplendent air craft purists may elect substitute something faithfur history spoked wheelssupplied kitattached stained spruce pre-formed landing gear tied together heavy linen thread simulate original elastic shock-resistant landing gear helped dress up model finisntu muuei ena some OT tne accurateiy cut ana Tormea parts supplied tne kit Urawings shown scale radiator Model Ford enginealso detailed 3-view original home-built scale verification modification kit readers magazine already beyond first model stage will bold infringe upon unmentioned portions kit 2- 3-channel design 09 35 engine weighing between 4 5 lbs less 17 oz per sq ft wing loading Experience study plans gave some insight areas caution wing stabilizer set negative zero incidence respectively Down right engine thrust built center gravity CG about 28% wing chord Following plans must want beautiful takeoff landing character istics model capable Under design parameters being tail heavy would almost sure instant crash After completion model proved little tail heavy having 35 engine ready went K&B 40 Tatone Muffler Exhaust-Off spoked wheelsavailable House Balsa stained hardwood struts added wire landing gear got CG recommended location Top Flite Mono Kote used covering Pactra Formula-U aluminum paint used simu late metal cowling cockpit areas Klett pin-type hinges Carl Goldberg control horns K& S Engineering streamline tubing working wing struts used Standard glues used part During final stages received experimental bottle new type glue Carl Goldberg unnamed variation Jet Super Glue now months later time read Super Jet Instant Glue will old news few airplanes later after tests satisfied product havent tried yet will probably find out did its great addition glue supply better fun building House Balsa supplies two other products very helpful model will become regular aids future modeling Up Right wing-rib jig setting checking ribs vertical alignment Tuf-Grind grinding wheel makes cutting piano wire pleasure neat fiberglass trimming OK some plastics watch out overheat ing gumming up can cause binding Once again used Ace Radio new Bantam Midget servos high thrust offered needed instant reaction servos still pleasure airplane responding immediately pilots move control sticks some unexplainable reason seems comfortable range test radio rerun engine check out everything day before first flight flying picture Perhaps gives confidence know order yesterday batteries fully recharged night rechecked before first flight doesnt have worry about what might wrong can fully concentrate what going wonder failures first flights witnessed could have avoided panic scrambling anxiousness get air checking testing left morning first flight examples vivid morning first flew Pietenpol first scale job flown times months gone before flight watched modeler get plane Out car run goo out engine check controls stop start recheck engine response now good ship taxied out made beautiful lift-off about 50 yards down line about 10 feet air flipped over just missing spectator car wonder what would have situation range-checked radio engine running second case didnt end crash modeler unhappy obvious hours spent building scale airplane engine new running right modeler familiar particular make sought help Finally running hot broken became quite upset engine suggested fly until engine ready Fortunately wanted some help first flight everyone refused until engine running properly desire see crate fly almost overpowering sometimes case too agreed reluctantly few days later told nifty first flight properly running engine wonder much could avoided modeler started out approach taken House Balsa Pietenpol first airplane mandates learning understanding aeromodeling its component parts gaining knowledge necessary make complex part work harmony other safe fun flying has We-Fly-Lab ventured above subject Partly because Don brought thought process helped put perspective also out fear hobby easy anyone buy ready-built airplane today mail order hobby shop individual wants sell no longer desired crate also possible beginners February 1980 67 K&B 40 power well-balanced Top Flite Super M 10/6 pull the~ Pete through air working aluminum struts solidness gave little extra looks nice performance Tuf-Grind grinding wheel used Dremel Moto Tool Model28O proved just what doctor ordered achieving neat square burr-free cut-offs heavy-duty spring-steel landing gear wires Note piano wire held firmly vise safety radio control free-flight control-line others exempted situation unaware AMA FCC regulations knowledge experience necessary safe flying does responsibility begin end protection aeromodeling future capable giving final answers because vast cross section hobby try have adventures see need us seek constructive answers would easy become quite comfortable within own little corner hobby let subject pass selfishly concerned lack proper self-discipline know ledge within hobby malignant growth needs treatment now we-fly fun-time rechecked K&B 40 primed pull-through feel tug fingers glowing coil igniting fuel flip start idle checked cooling giow plug cool morn transmitter handed pilot grabbed camera Taxi stable slow idle airborne /3 throttle delightful lift-off big parasol wing made react like old-timer could believe tail-dragger tail wheel great assist Don done thrust incidence ad justments track Now hands-off climb out leveled off appearing headed stall Throttle cut ay too much power few picturesque fly-bys made pilot try advanced throttle check reaction took off like free-flight Sal Taibi Star Duster thrust adjustments correct Since what plane designed throttle quickly reduced Back level flight about ttle turned wind no down elevator gain speed made lazy tight loop righted herself sharp banks built-in washout proW ably helped crazy thing built slightly nose heavy required down elevator what would considered scale flying speed became real spooky wasnt stick recalled pilots real airplane found required down elevator level flight Antique Airplane Association magazine July/August 1969 safe landing made fuel consumption checked still about Now refueled another go see first flight takeoff landing features remained same takeoff still typically hands-off oldtimer free-flight flight characteristics remained same landing approach flair-out remained same nosed over after front wheels touched rolled couple feet does suggest 3-point low tail landingit might ground loop wind does indicate immediate cutting throttle application up elevator keep tail down front wheels touch ground problem kit beginning Don enclosing 3-view original homebuilt What natural scale could almost built right original plans conveyed him confi dentially disclosed agreed working e production version secret kept six months until Don finished testing could send rough blue lines incorporated story proto type built tested flew like dream can built scale structure out Don sent rough blue lines partial kit just few days ago shooting May/1980 release picture things come shown original 28-foot wing span Onequarter scale means 7-ft wing lightweight framing original could dream plane rough blue lines based upon 1932 Flying Glider Manual model design Gene Wallock prototypes built designer Dr John Camp quick review drawing showed good scale detailing structure Sheet ribs substituted built-up type Clark Y type airfoil used could very well correct versions Pietenpol earlier ones used undercambered alrfoil scale documentations will clarify anal drawings kitting presented drawing shows tail wheel comment scale very practical good feature found flying real airplane Bernard Pietenpol 1930 version used leaf-steel tail skid 1933 version used hinged A-frame skid coiled spring shock absorbing later pilots found tail wheel steering must have anticipated Continued page 114 68 Model Aviation Fuel tank compartment has removable hatch easy access both tank throttle servo 6oz Kraft tank mounted recessed portion hatch fuel lines going through hatch easy fueling Additional holding tank accomplished use polyurethane foamester type pressing against bottom tank lietenpol finished hardly flown manufacturer came out big /4 scalel brother Now kit ribs other pre-cut parts almost dwarf little brothers 65-in wing span CHARLIE VIOSCA Executive Jet Pilot HOT STUFF SAVED MY DAY ITS REALLY STRONG HOT STUFF ADHESIVE GIVES EWH PUMA NINE LIVES Dear Bill recently entered realm Quarter Scaie building Puma Super Hustler engine EWH model built 95% Hot Stuff flying day control linkage failure ele vator time model about two hundred feet air immediately cut throttle kept wings level until hit ground twenty six pound bird really hit ground hard bounced cart wheeled fully expected model severely damaged totally irrepairable got amazed find damage broken prop bent right gear Super Monokote split top right wing repairing Monokote damage carefully inspected wing found no major structural damage slight wing tip damage balsa right wing hit ground cartwheeled three wing ribs loosened join aluminum spar Hot Stuff quickly repaired after about two hours Mono kote repairs model ready fly again cant tell pleased am know strong Hot Stuff really learn use Hot Stuff properly dont really need anything else Sincerely Charlie Viosca HOT STUFF FULL-SIZE STRENGTH FOR YOUR QUARTER SCALE TIP BOOKLETSSatellite City FREE yourORTOPO Box 836 HOBBY DEALERSimi Ca 93065 Send self addressed stamped envelope MR Gs PRODUCTS 1100 Michigan Box 161 Marvsville MI 48040 Pietenpol Harrah continued page 68 Pietenpols original designs because rudder can take additional loads through steering horns modification also interesting 1930 design one-piece wing 1933 version incorporated two-piece wing ease ofhandling storage right-side strut cables removed 1933 version stiff struts added forward passenger comfort recent versions have used Model B Ford Piper Vega engines aim anxious see 1932 scale details used development new House Balsa -scale design others going make lot scale builders real happy Scale variations good documentation should make Pietenpol fly-in quite exciting Don brought up real interesting point visiting modelers Europe saw prototype flying new OS 60 4-cycle power weight ten pounds under qualified FAI scale Kits ordered immediately Don also found flying better couple aileron-rudder control used air fifth servo rudder ground takeoffs landings Details will included kit Williams Bros have new 6-in Vintage wheel just happens right size model House Balsa Pietenpol re al joy build fly thoughts came out adventure have great deal continual stimulation never ending excite ment comes spending time WeFly-Lab flight line never quite sure what next adventure will will end up see ya CORRECTION Bob Harrahs article last month about Byron Originals Pitts number lines dropped accidentally page 125 missing copy read follows Oh came Futaba Model FP6JN WELL Jack Benny could say really did model Futaba radio natural use Pitts S-i anticipa tion exasperating held off new approach radios what considered perfect match-up Visions better radio control danced through head never experi enced before elevator aileron dual trim features offered new horizons untried We-Fly-Lab attach servo control cord flying site servo engine testing can done own pleasure treat trim reversal elevator throttle took some understand ing battery check switch obvious necessity Universal features other radios incorporated design added new design innovations needed some verification Age experience sometimes makes us set own peculiar way look new try understand becomes old-foolsfolly leaves lot enjoyment out aero modeling kind experience makes wish young again learning curve can easier 114 Modei Aviation Ultimate Flying Boat GRUMMAN WIDGEON
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/02
Page Numbers: 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 114
NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT left factory can spend less time vacuuming fun-time building Aluminum strut mounting plates landing gear assembly hardwood plywood parts necessary building Pietenpol also exhibited high quality parts control good first kit build Can person average dexterity patience walk hobby shop purchase product reason able assurance will successful possible answer same question out flying site neophyte stops watches becomes entranced new exotic confron tation approaches aeromodeler Will person receive ego/macho answer reasonable confidence-building explanation Per haps answer questions can found beginning adventure would someone build full-size Pietenpol backyard middle depression Surely just take out farmers daughter go fishing simpler ways accomplish could assume action building hope safe flying air instances future pilots worked tremendous void instructions plans would considered crude todays standards todays FAA inspectors coming during phase construction check quality control airplane finished stick builders hands feet air safely ground like aeromodelers necessary go back infancy learn sit up crawl walk run climb stairs order play tennis golf jog Obviously therefore shouldnt assumed necessary person wants take up challenge aeromodel ing level expectation less what needed bring fun satisfaction mind easy agree House Balsa welcome new builders pilots hobby provided kits instructions same high standard qualified build has cleverly handled kit unique approach escaped We-Fly-Lab until after model built finished flown during final review presentation realization struck us doing evaluation analyza tion own usuaL hit like ton bricks Don tricking beginner being good model builder first finisher engine expert radio control pilot second Above listed parts kit graded became shock realized missing parts gave clue plans showed systems getting air controlling model absent kit Some items missing nuts bolts engine mounting control horns devises pushrods throttle hook-up wheels hingesplus normal hobby shop things like engine covering material fuel tank paint glue fuel lines decorations Now little doubt helps other suppliers sell wares may inconvenience builder close ready source ever results rewarding newcomer must now choose between types brands products available forced learn best applications notjust particular modeL Unlmowingly builder has received education next model before completion first fairness Don House Balsa subject discussed copy edited may giving credit things never crossed minds no matter what cause reasoning results sure opened lot things thought Further exemplification became apparent found instructions recommendations flying covering fmishinghad omitted closing hope have enjoyed building modeL great reluctance insert some things did since assume 66 Model Aviation Ace radio Top Fiite Monoiote tfle rib alignment jig Tuf-Grind grinding wheel mixed together proved delightful adventure Bob shiny iron-on does make resplendent air craft purists may elect substitute something faithfur history spoked wheelssupplied kitattached stained spruce pre-formed landing gear tied together heavy linen thread simulate original elastic shock-resistant landing gear helped dress up model finisntu muuei ena some OT tne accurateiy cut ana Tormea parts supplied tne kit Urawings shown scale radiator Model Ford enginealso detailed 3-view original home-built scale verification modification kit readers magazine already beyond first model stage will bold infringe upon unmentioned portions kit 2- 3-channel design 09 35 engine weighing between 4 5 lbs less 17 oz per sq ft wing loading Experience study plans gave some insight areas caution wing stabilizer set negative zero incidence respectively Down right engine thrust built center gravity CG about 28% wing chord Following plans must want beautiful takeoff landing character istics model capable Under design parameters being tail heavy would almost sure instant crash After completion model proved little tail heavy having 35 engine ready went K&B 40 Tatone Muffler Exhaust-Off spoked wheelsavailable House Balsa stained hardwood struts added wire landing gear got CG recommended location Top Flite Mono Kote used covering Pactra Formula-U aluminum paint used simu late metal cowling cockpit areas Klett pin-type hinges Carl Goldberg control horns K& S Engineering streamline tubing working wing struts used Standard glues used part During final stages received experimental bottle new type glue Carl Goldberg unnamed variation Jet Super Glue now months later time read Super Jet Instant Glue will old news few airplanes later after tests satisfied product havent tried yet will probably find out did its great addition glue supply better fun building House Balsa supplies two other products very helpful model will become regular aids future modeling Up Right wing-rib jig setting checking ribs vertical alignment Tuf-Grind grinding wheel makes cutting piano wire pleasure neat fiberglass trimming OK some plastics watch out overheat ing gumming up can cause binding Once again used Ace Radio new Bantam Midget servos high thrust offered needed instant reaction servos still pleasure airplane responding immediately pilots move control sticks some unexplainable reason seems comfortable range test radio rerun engine check out everything day before first flight flying picture Perhaps gives confidence know order yesterday batteries fully recharged night rechecked before first flight doesnt have worry about what might wrong can fully concentrate what going wonder failures first flights witnessed could have avoided panic scrambling anxiousness get air checking testing left morning first flight examples vivid morning first flew Pietenpol first scale job flown times months gone before flight watched modeler get plane Out car run goo out engine check controls stop start recheck engine response now good ship taxied out made beautiful lift-off about 50 yards down line about 10 feet air flipped over just missing spectator car wonder what would have situation range-checked radio engine running second case didnt end crash modeler unhappy obvious hours spent building scale airplane engine new running right modeler familiar particular make sought help Finally running hot broken became quite upset engine suggested fly until engine ready Fortunately wanted some help first flight everyone refused until engine running properly desire see crate fly almost overpowering sometimes case too agreed reluctantly few days later told nifty first flight properly running engine wonder much could avoided modeler started out approach taken House Balsa Pietenpol first airplane mandates learning understanding aeromodeling its component parts gaining knowledge necessary make complex part work harmony other safe fun flying has We-Fly-Lab ventured above subject Partly because Don brought thought process helped put perspective also out fear hobby easy anyone buy ready-built airplane today mail order hobby shop individual wants sell no longer desired crate also possible beginners February 1980 67 K&B 40 power well-balanced Top Flite Super M 10/6 pull the~ Pete through air working aluminum struts solidness gave little extra looks nice performance Tuf-Grind grinding wheel used Dremel Moto Tool Model28O proved just what doctor ordered achieving neat square burr-free cut-offs heavy-duty spring-steel landing gear wires Note piano wire held firmly vise safety radio control free-flight control-line others exempted situation unaware AMA FCC regulations knowledge experience necessary safe flying does responsibility begin end protection aeromodeling future capable giving final answers because vast cross section hobby try have adventures see need us seek constructive answers would easy become quite comfortable within own little corner hobby let subject pass selfishly concerned lack proper self-discipline know ledge within hobby malignant growth needs treatment now we-fly fun-time rechecked K&B 40 primed pull-through feel tug fingers glowing coil igniting fuel flip start idle checked cooling giow plug cool morn transmitter handed pilot grabbed camera Taxi stable slow idle airborne /3 throttle delightful lift-off big parasol wing made react like old-timer could believe tail-dragger tail wheel great assist Don done thrust incidence ad justments track Now hands-off climb out leveled off appearing headed stall Throttle cut ay too much power few picturesque fly-bys made pilot try advanced throttle check reaction took off like free-flight Sal Taibi Star Duster thrust adjustments correct Since what plane designed throttle quickly reduced Back level flight about ttle turned wind no down elevator gain speed made lazy tight loop righted herself sharp banks built-in washout proW ably helped crazy thing built slightly nose heavy required down elevator what would considered scale flying speed became real spooky wasnt stick recalled pilots real airplane found required down elevator level flight Antique Airplane Association magazine July/August 1969 safe landing made fuel consumption checked still about Now refueled another go see first flight takeoff landing features remained same takeoff still typically hands-off oldtimer free-flight flight characteristics remained same landing approach flair-out remained same nosed over after front wheels touched rolled couple feet does suggest 3-point low tail landingit might ground loop wind does indicate immediate cutting throttle application up elevator keep tail down front wheels touch ground problem kit beginning Don enclosing 3-view original homebuilt What natural scale could almost built right original plans conveyed him confi dentially disclosed agreed working e production version secret kept six months until Don finished testing could send rough blue lines incorporated story proto type built tested flew like dream can built scale structure out Don sent rough blue lines partial kit just few days ago shooting May/1980 release picture things come shown original 28-foot wing span Onequarter scale means 7-ft wing lightweight framing original could dream plane rough blue lines based upon 1932 Flying Glider Manual model design Gene Wallock prototypes built designer Dr John Camp quick review drawing showed good scale detailing structure Sheet ribs substituted built-up type Clark Y type airfoil used could very well correct versions Pietenpol earlier ones used undercambered alrfoil scale documentations will clarify anal drawings kitting presented drawing shows tail wheel comment scale very practical good feature found flying real airplane Bernard Pietenpol 1930 version used leaf-steel tail skid 1933 version used hinged A-frame skid coiled spring shock absorbing later pilots found tail wheel steering must have anticipated Continued page 114 68 Model Aviation Fuel tank compartment has removable hatch easy access both tank throttle servo 6oz Kraft tank mounted recessed portion hatch fuel lines going through hatch easy fueling Additional holding tank accomplished use polyurethane foamester type pressing against bottom tank lietenpol finished hardly flown manufacturer came out big /4 scalel brother Now kit ribs other pre-cut parts almost dwarf little brothers 65-in wing span CHARLIE VIOSCA Executive Jet Pilot HOT STUFF SAVED MY DAY ITS REALLY STRONG HOT STUFF ADHESIVE GIVES EWH PUMA NINE LIVES Dear Bill recently entered realm Quarter Scaie building Puma Super Hustler engine EWH model built 95% Hot Stuff flying day control linkage failure ele vator time model about two hundred feet air immediately cut throttle kept wings level until hit ground twenty six pound bird really hit ground hard bounced cart wheeled fully expected model severely damaged totally irrepairable got amazed find damage broken prop bent right gear Super Monokote split top right wing repairing Monokote damage carefully inspected wing found no major structural damage slight wing tip damage balsa right wing hit ground cartwheeled three wing ribs loosened join aluminum spar Hot Stuff quickly repaired after about two hours Mono kote repairs model ready fly again cant tell pleased am know strong Hot Stuff really learn use Hot Stuff properly dont really need anything else Sincerely Charlie Viosca HOT STUFF FULL-SIZE STRENGTH FOR YOUR QUARTER SCALE TIP BOOKLETSSatellite City FREE yourORTOPO Box 836 HOBBY DEALERSimi Ca 93065 Send self addressed stamped envelope MR Gs PRODUCTS 1100 Michigan Box 161 Marvsville MI 48040 Pietenpol Harrah continued page 68 Pietenpols original designs because rudder can take additional loads through steering horns modification also interesting 1930 design one-piece wing 1933 version incorporated two-piece wing ease ofhandling storage right-side strut cables removed 1933 version stiff struts added forward passenger comfort recent versions have used Model B Ford Piper Vega engines aim anxious see 1932 scale details used development new House Balsa -scale design others going make lot scale builders real happy Scale variations good documentation should make Pietenpol fly-in quite exciting Don brought up real interesting point visiting modelers Europe saw prototype flying new OS 60 4-cycle power weight ten pounds under qualified FAI scale Kits ordered immediately Don also found flying better couple aileron-rudder control used air fifth servo rudder ground takeoffs landings Details will included kit Williams Bros have new 6-in Vintage wheel just happens right size model House Balsa Pietenpol re al joy build fly thoughts came out adventure have great deal continual stimulation never ending excite ment comes spending time WeFly-Lab flight line never quite sure what next adventure will will end up see ya CORRECTION Bob Harrahs article last month about Byron Originals Pitts number lines dropped accidentally page 125 missing copy read follows Oh came Futaba Model FP6JN WELL Jack Benny could say really did model Futaba radio natural use Pitts S-i anticipa tion exasperating held off new approach radios what considered perfect match-up Visions better radio control danced through head never experi enced before elevator aileron dual trim features offered new horizons untried We-Fly-Lab attach servo control cord flying site servo engine testing can done own pleasure treat trim reversal elevator throttle took some understand ing battery check switch obvious necessity Universal features other radios incorporated design added new design innovations needed some verification Age experience sometimes makes us set own peculiar way look new try understand becomes old-foolsfolly leaves lot enjoyment out aero modeling kind experience makes wish young again learning curve can easier 114 Modei Aviation Ultimate Flying Boat GRUMMAN WIDGEON