IN THE 1920s aviation industry growing rapid pace Almost anything seemed possibleespecially after Charles Lindbergh flew across Atlantic Ocean 1927 After imagination designers limited leaps technology future aviation word Monocoupe synonymous dawn civil aviation Individuals flew Monocoupes company aircraft raced worked air show circuits Stock modified models took 11 49 first-place finishes 1930 National Air Races Pilots Johnny Livingston Phoebe Omle Wesley Smith Bart Stevenson Vera Roberts among racers flew Monocoupes victory year Models such 110 Special could equipped shortened wings specifically racing Back 1920s beginning magical era aviation Most aircraft still biplanes type aircraft dominated production lines 42 Model Aviation 4Just before takeoff right-side view shows classic lines Monocoupeone first civil manoplanes Vertical fin rudder Note huge gap between horizontal vertical stabs WACOs arguably CadillacsTM jf era biplanes steel-tube frames wooden formers stringers Travel Air Alexander Eaglerock Challenger Pitcairn Douglas aircraft some others produced 1920s early 1930s Don Luscombe Clayton Folkerts founded Central States Aero Company men complemented other Don providing promotional expertise Clayton providing majority technical skill constructed first airframe engineering motto modelers still use Looks About Right TLAR plaque saying hanging shop Don Claytons first airplane testflown 1927model 1025 serial number 1 Clayton learn weld before could construct fuselage experience wooden structures wing used traditional built-up construction wooden spars ribs wing fuselage tail surfaces covered fabric doped Monocoupe high-wing configuration one-piece wing Two people could sit side-by-side aircraft very tight fit Examining Photos author Graphic Daaign Jill Ann cavanauah April 1999 43 Monocoupe logo Californian Vein Dailmans black-and-orange model model powered Velie M5 engine view interior note wooden wing rib left fuel gauge center rib fuel line right-center photo Five-cylinder Velie M-5 radial engine modification Detroit Aero Cat Detail right aileron One-piece wooden wing covered fabric doped Model 70the aircraft photographed articleit looks though its singleplace aircraft As aircraft time first Monocoupe plans drawn wall construction facility no real plans After press releases Monocoupes public appearances orders started coming Along acute shortage reliable engines aircraft other threats young aircraft manufacturer biplane producers felt threatened little aircraft tried unsuccessfully squash company Model 70 went production Phoebe F Omlie Jack Atkinson entered two 1928 National Air Tour Ms Omlie Memphis Tennessee first woman obtain Transport Pilot License US two finished 24th 19th grueling Air Tour Phoebe continued fly Monocoupe Central States Aero Company enjoyed novelty first female Transport Pilot using its aircraft About Velie connection Monocoupe Willard L Velie Sr third son Stephen Velie Sr Emma Deere daughter John Deere Willard graduated Yale 1888 later married college roommates sister Anne Flowerree Willard started out family business secretary Deere & Co board directors Because ambition build own company resigned secretary retained position board directors Willard founded Velie Carriage Co made horse-drawn buggies wagons 1908 company produced early automobile Velie 30 Willard named son company vice president 1927 Don Luscombe turned son Willard Velie Sr owned operated Velie Automobile Company Willard Velie Jr interested aviation Velie family known building transportation products putting quality first Detroit Air Cat engine used majority Monocoupes hard come Only $2900 Lights 1 2 glow plugs Wt1Ooz Requires 12 V cell 9/l6Hxl 3/8Wx2 1/8L Compatible radios Remote LED available no extra charge Specify type radio plug desired Glow plug connectors chargers Nicds available Add $200 shipping Ga residents add 7% tax Product list prices info available Master Card Visa accepted reliability problems Velie corporation guiding engine-building program engineers made necessary modifications resulting immediate improvement dependability Velie built modified engine Velie M5 1928 Charles Lindbergh flew Monoeoupe did other famous pilots time several models Monocoupe other famous 110 Special months subject Velie Monocoupe Model 70 Model 113 Monosport Monoprep Monoeoach 201 death Willard Velie Sr October 1928 automobile assembly line shut down sold month later Tragedy struck family again 1929 Willard Velie Jr passed away Shortly thereafter Velie Monocoupe company sold St Louis firm Monocoupe Model 60 could bought less $2000 1930 Monocoupe Model 90 went about $3375 wish could find price now After Don Luscombes exit Velie corporation went greater success own company Luscombe Aircraft Co examine Luscombe Phantom marked resemblance lines Monocoupe construction totally different Thats another story months photo subject Velie Monocoupe featuring Velie MS engine Vein DalIman California owns beautiful orange-and-black two-place aircraft Admiring 1928 like-new Coupe notice attention detail owner lavished Golden Age classic Monocoupe flies similar J-3 Cub very docile air Some other Monocoupes such 110 Special viable aerobatic types have looking subject putter around field having stay far ahead model flies try early Monocoupe conversations field about elegant-but-simple classic will test friends knowledge early civil Multi-Cylinders Ask DGS 5 $4900 Save $1000 Ask about package deal Nicd battery charger glow plug connector Hook up kit Everything need complete installationl JHM Aero Engineering 123 Radford Circle Marietta Ga 30060 770-438-7146 Fax 770-438-9654 Eajey REIJAILE S-I- -O-W idle PLUS. E4SY SJ4/E starts Single Twin-cylinders Twin engines rference Works Rx t Light Less 35 grams Ultra-simple installation EDkDSWM2L1U o No messy adjustments Computer-accurate neutral O No Jitter o No Drfl Neutral Shifts temperature changes o Fuelproof Vibration proof Encapsulated space-age epoxy f~sectroJzinamics 31185 Schoolcraft Livonia MI 48150 Website http//wwweleclrodynamcom 1-800-337-1638 Orders Info 1-734-422-5420 Fax 1-734-422-5338 April 1999 45 up slow approach. Theres no tear tiameouts GlowLifes onboardi doesnt Ret better this. EDR-106 Pro Seii~vw Sn 1-2-3 Plug peuu sene late P4 Senie Reveiset Plug Pie Sante Reverse late pea Rx Wew Ye te decal On board solid-state glow drivers JHM Aero Engineering wm lhmaeroenglneerlng com aviation Try Golden Age Flight Velie Monocoupe Aircraft Specifications 1928 Velie Monocoupe Model 70 Wingspan 32 feet Cord 60 inches Length 19 feet nine inches Wing Area 143 square feet Airfoil Clark Y Weight Empty 795 pounds difference between Model 70 Model 113 plans available landing gear struts empty weight Also payload Model 113 little less weighs 53 pounds Books Monocoupes Men John Underwood out print Visions Luscombe Early Years James B Zazas published SunShine House Inc ISBN 0-943691-09-5 Photos threeviews history Monocoupe Phantom Luscombe aircraft available Aviation Heritage Inc Box 665DestinFL 32540 Tel 800 999-0141 $2695 plus $450 shipping free catalog available also US Civil Aircraft Series Volume 1 ATC 1ATC 100 Joseph P Juptoer pages 178Documentation Sources DAK Manufacturing & Distributing Co. Inc largest supplier control-line airplanes ADJUSTABLE TANK BRACKETS BH-7r 2 pair BH-779-Side Brodak Tanks199 also available Catalogue #9 Send $400 Brodaks 100 Park Avenue ichaels PA 15320 Phone 724-96e-2726 46 Model Aviation r1r b-RC B Aero & Marine Engines Rebuilt ired ted K&B can make engne like new again need send us K&B engine will repaired original parts Labor charge $750 $2000 5204533579 2100 College Drive Lake Hovasu City AZ 86403 wa SOne e emsynntbesevlceeble am age conasgo soetecte cal below wase hi jeoraigiw OUR NEWEST MOTOR FOR FREE-FLIGHT OR RC LIJ Same dimensions IMP-30 35-watt st molar technologyJ$V4k1 3or4oeIls operation Flies 200300 sq CATAOO ares airplanes TROLL-35 Motor Includes prer adapter cacltor & mounting Ifl Please add $3 postaQe/handlng toycurtotal 179 Published Tab Aero $2995 available Zenith Aviation Historic Aviation Library Congress Card #62-15967 Golden Age Air Racing pre 1940 SH Schniid Truman C Weaver Printed Times Printing Co Bible Golden Age Racing available Zenith Aviation Historic Aviation Magazines RC Modeler January 1973 article plans John de Vries Available Model 113 can modified earlier Model 70 Wingspan 66 inches Other Scale Sources Scaie Model Research 3114 Yukon Ave Costa Mesa CA 92626 Tel 714 979-8058 Foto Paaks 31 photos black-and-orange scheme three-views available Scale Plans & Photo Service 3209 Madison Ave Greensboro NC 27403 Tel 910 292-5239 Model 113 photo pak 15 photos ow-and-black scheme threeviews available Model Aviation issues October 1998 pages 92-93 [P-47] photo credit should given Scale Model Research Alexander 3709 Valley Ridge Dr Nashville TN 37211-3831 Onawing@mindspringcom Premium Grade 3/4 oz 38W 10 yrd mm $250 yd Lower Prices 30 yds & up []Other Weights Available TinLins 17 Andrews Drive ville AL 36322 334 598-2287 1000 CST Evssyoaa will sacy tha solid dictahls flight habit f rbicd tha L19 ksctda light atsd ttacstg pty sad halaa casttpcaaata Alt pant ata laawwmacltiaa cut moldid wittdawu cowl ccscptatw davc ptact datailad acssaltaatiataataaaat stat scala dacamattasiota pack jacladad Epsa Sr taagth 53 taco 714 waight 65 lbs scala 1/60. 4 cltaaaat astho 5w/flaps cad 40602 cycla 45- 764 cyals aitfitas MAP hut MIX UTMNIU TIP SlUT U/C Eli 48 MIDGET MUSrAISG 418995 72 L19EIRIRIOG 114995 55 CHIPMUNK 418995 63 AWN AIRCOUPE 412955 55 PSSAIRACOBRA 41555572 PIPER COMANCHE 4t6595 00 REARWIN BPEEDErER4IIR9572 TWIN COMANCHE 119995 55 954D LIBERATOR 42955555 MOONEY OVATION 426999 55 CESSNA 120/140 420955 lcdta staldsd tttstica kit FULL COLOC CATALOG $2 SHIPPING HANDLING $515 attssassins 5s55 ass toss alas 51 stat JACK TI4FFOD HODEL 153 5 mtU a585 51 49555 PHONE 5172799359 VIEAMASTERCAEDDIECOVEE 5172709576 April 1999 47 FAIL SAFES RAM has onginated fail safes other R/C manufacturer Check out latest versions local hobby shop send stamped #10 envelope full info RAM 09BATTERY BACKER redundant bait syst up 60 size model$3995 RAM 11LOW BATTERY ALARM audio visual 48V 96V2495 RAM 12LOW FUEL LIGHT glo fuel monitor visible flight1995 RAM 17LOST PLANE FINDER Mk II 6508 50 battey2495 RAM 18BIG AIRPLANE RF DE-GLITCHER SYSTEM replaces 10 chokes895 RAM 22SIMPLE CYCLER discharges 48V & 96V bait up 600 MA1995 RAM 25BIG PLANE BATTERY BACKER 10 amp cap w/2 switchharnesses5995 RAM 26BIG BATTERY CYCLER discharges 48V bait up 4000 MA2495 RAM 49IGNITER 800 MA board driver/starter 20 & 21 engine4995 RAM 50IGNITER 1300 MA board driver/starter 35 & up engine4995 RAM 62SERVO FAIL SAFE adi safe point & delay waterproo fable 2495 RAM 83RADIO SIGNAL WATCHDOG Provides 4 functions 1/2 oz1495 unavailable locally send check money order full credft card info coat tern plus $400 l$50o foreign immediate shipment Include full address U PS Sony no COD m 229E E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073 Wanted How-Tos Model Aviation soliciting how-to-do-it articles its readers contributors have special modeling skill unique way solve particular problem Can explain what makes method work Can handle camera know someone can Consider writing how-to article Chances good others can benefit tips techniques Send cover letter about topic attention Executive Edior Please indicate approximate length required cover subject capabilities photography and/or artwork required what form manuscript would take hard copy computer disk fax/modem etc Payment based timeliness subject length article amount work required prepare publication RUIRDS OVER DELAWARE 95 2NRS LONG 2 WARUIRD SCALE CLASSIC 91 2NRS LONG $1995 EACH PRIORITI MAIL TO AMR PRODUCTIONS P0 BOX 1113 TOMS RIVER NJ 05754
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/04
Page Numbers: 42, 43, 45, 46, 47
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/04
Page Numbers: 42, 43, 45, 46, 47
IN THE 1920s aviation industry growing rapid pace Almost anything seemed possibleespecially after Charles Lindbergh flew across Atlantic Ocean 1927 After imagination designers limited leaps technology future aviation word Monocoupe synonymous dawn civil aviation Individuals flew Monocoupes company aircraft raced worked air show circuits Stock modified models took 11 49 first-place finishes 1930 National Air Races Pilots Johnny Livingston Phoebe Omle Wesley Smith Bart Stevenson Vera Roberts among racers flew Monocoupes victory year Models such 110 Special could equipped shortened wings specifically racing Back 1920s beginning magical era aviation Most aircraft still biplanes type aircraft dominated production lines 42 Model Aviation 4Just before takeoff right-side view shows classic lines Monocoupeone first civil manoplanes Vertical fin rudder Note huge gap between horizontal vertical stabs WACOs arguably CadillacsTM jf era biplanes steel-tube frames wooden formers stringers Travel Air Alexander Eaglerock Challenger Pitcairn Douglas aircraft some others produced 1920s early 1930s Don Luscombe Clayton Folkerts founded Central States Aero Company men complemented other Don providing promotional expertise Clayton providing majority technical skill constructed first airframe engineering motto modelers still use Looks About Right TLAR plaque saying hanging shop Don Claytons first airplane testflown 1927model 1025 serial number 1 Clayton learn weld before could construct fuselage experience wooden structures wing used traditional built-up construction wooden spars ribs wing fuselage tail surfaces covered fabric doped Monocoupe high-wing configuration one-piece wing Two people could sit side-by-side aircraft very tight fit Examining Photos author Graphic Daaign Jill Ann cavanauah April 1999 43 Monocoupe logo Californian Vein Dailmans black-and-orange model model powered Velie M5 engine view interior note wooden wing rib left fuel gauge center rib fuel line right-center photo Five-cylinder Velie M-5 radial engine modification Detroit Aero Cat Detail right aileron One-piece wooden wing covered fabric doped Model 70the aircraft photographed articleit looks though its singleplace aircraft As aircraft time first Monocoupe plans drawn wall construction facility no real plans After press releases Monocoupes public appearances orders started coming Along acute shortage reliable engines aircraft other threats young aircraft manufacturer biplane producers felt threatened little aircraft tried unsuccessfully squash company Model 70 went production Phoebe F Omlie Jack Atkinson entered two 1928 National Air Tour Ms Omlie Memphis Tennessee first woman obtain Transport Pilot License US two finished 24th 19th grueling Air Tour Phoebe continued fly Monocoupe Central States Aero Company enjoyed novelty first female Transport Pilot using its aircraft About Velie connection Monocoupe Willard L Velie Sr third son Stephen Velie Sr Emma Deere daughter John Deere Willard graduated Yale 1888 later married college roommates sister Anne Flowerree Willard started out family business secretary Deere & Co board directors Because ambition build own company resigned secretary retained position board directors Willard founded Velie Carriage Co made horse-drawn buggies wagons 1908 company produced early automobile Velie 30 Willard named son company vice president 1927 Don Luscombe turned son Willard Velie Sr owned operated Velie Automobile Company Willard Velie Jr interested aviation Velie family known building transportation products putting quality first Detroit Air Cat engine used majority Monocoupes hard come Only $2900 Lights 1 2 glow plugs Wt1Ooz Requires 12 V cell 9/l6Hxl 3/8Wx2 1/8L Compatible radios Remote LED available no extra charge Specify type radio plug desired Glow plug connectors chargers Nicds available Add $200 shipping Ga residents add 7% tax Product list prices info available Master Card Visa accepted reliability problems Velie corporation guiding engine-building program engineers made necessary modifications resulting immediate improvement dependability Velie built modified engine Velie M5 1928 Charles Lindbergh flew Monoeoupe did other famous pilots time several models Monocoupe other famous 110 Special months subject Velie Monocoupe Model 70 Model 113 Monosport Monoprep Monoeoach 201 death Willard Velie Sr October 1928 automobile assembly line shut down sold month later Tragedy struck family again 1929 Willard Velie Jr passed away Shortly thereafter Velie Monocoupe company sold St Louis firm Monocoupe Model 60 could bought less $2000 1930 Monocoupe Model 90 went about $3375 wish could find price now After Don Luscombes exit Velie corporation went greater success own company Luscombe Aircraft Co examine Luscombe Phantom marked resemblance lines Monocoupe construction totally different Thats another story months photo subject Velie Monocoupe featuring Velie MS engine Vein DalIman California owns beautiful orange-and-black two-place aircraft Admiring 1928 like-new Coupe notice attention detail owner lavished Golden Age classic Monocoupe flies similar J-3 Cub very docile air Some other Monocoupes such 110 Special viable aerobatic types have looking subject putter around field having stay far ahead model flies try early Monocoupe conversations field about elegant-but-simple classic will test friends knowledge early civil Multi-Cylinders Ask DGS 5 $4900 Save $1000 Ask about package deal Nicd battery charger glow plug connector Hook up kit Everything need complete installationl JHM Aero Engineering 123 Radford Circle Marietta Ga 30060 770-438-7146 Fax 770-438-9654 Eajey REIJAILE S-I- -O-W idle PLUS. E4SY SJ4/E starts Single Twin-cylinders Twin engines rference Works Rx t Light Less 35 grams Ultra-simple installation EDkDSWM2L1U o No messy adjustments Computer-accurate neutral O No Jitter o No Drfl Neutral Shifts temperature changes o Fuelproof Vibration proof Encapsulated space-age epoxy f~sectroJzinamics 31185 Schoolcraft Livonia MI 48150 Website http//wwweleclrodynamcom 1-800-337-1638 Orders Info 1-734-422-5420 Fax 1-734-422-5338 April 1999 45 up slow approach. Theres no tear tiameouts GlowLifes onboardi doesnt Ret better this. EDR-106 Pro Seii~vw Sn 1-2-3 Plug peuu sene late P4 Senie Reveiset Plug Pie Sante Reverse late pea Rx Wew Ye te decal On board solid-state glow drivers JHM Aero Engineering wm lhmaeroenglneerlng com aviation Try Golden Age Flight Velie Monocoupe Aircraft Specifications 1928 Velie Monocoupe Model 70 Wingspan 32 feet Cord 60 inches Length 19 feet nine inches Wing Area 143 square feet Airfoil Clark Y Weight Empty 795 pounds difference between Model 70 Model 113 plans available landing gear struts empty weight Also payload Model 113 little less weighs 53 pounds Books Monocoupes Men John Underwood out print Visions Luscombe Early Years James B Zazas published SunShine House Inc ISBN 0-943691-09-5 Photos threeviews history Monocoupe Phantom Luscombe aircraft available Aviation Heritage Inc Box 665DestinFL 32540 Tel 800 999-0141 $2695 plus $450 shipping free catalog available also US Civil Aircraft Series Volume 1 ATC 1ATC 100 Joseph P Juptoer pages 178Documentation Sources DAK Manufacturing & Distributing Co. Inc largest supplier control-line airplanes ADJUSTABLE TANK BRACKETS BH-7r 2 pair BH-779-Side Brodak Tanks199 also available Catalogue #9 Send $400 Brodaks 100 Park Avenue ichaels PA 15320 Phone 724-96e-2726 46 Model Aviation r1r b-RC B Aero & Marine Engines Rebuilt ired ted K&B can make engne like new again need send us K&B engine will repaired original parts Labor charge $750 $2000 5204533579 2100 College Drive Lake Hovasu City AZ 86403 wa SOne e emsynntbesevlceeble am age conasgo soetecte cal below wase hi jeoraigiw OUR NEWEST MOTOR FOR FREE-FLIGHT OR RC LIJ Same dimensions IMP-30 35-watt st molar technologyJ$V4k1 3or4oeIls operation Flies 200300 sq CATAOO ares airplanes TROLL-35 Motor Includes prer adapter cacltor & mounting Ifl Please add $3 postaQe/handlng toycurtotal 179 Published Tab Aero $2995 available Zenith Aviation Historic Aviation Library Congress Card #62-15967 Golden Age Air Racing pre 1940 SH Schniid Truman C Weaver Printed Times Printing Co Bible Golden Age Racing available Zenith Aviation Historic Aviation Magazines RC Modeler January 1973 article plans John de Vries Available Model 113 can modified earlier Model 70 Wingspan 66 inches Other Scale Sources Scaie Model Research 3114 Yukon Ave Costa Mesa CA 92626 Tel 714 979-8058 Foto Paaks 31 photos black-and-orange scheme three-views available Scale Plans & Photo Service 3209 Madison Ave Greensboro NC 27403 Tel 910 292-5239 Model 113 photo pak 15 photos ow-and-black scheme threeviews available Model Aviation issues October 1998 pages 92-93 [P-47] photo credit should given Scale Model Research Alexander 3709 Valley Ridge Dr Nashville TN 37211-3831 Onawing@mindspringcom Premium Grade 3/4 oz 38W 10 yrd mm $250 yd Lower Prices 30 yds & up []Other Weights Available TinLins 17 Andrews Drive ville AL 36322 334 598-2287 1000 CST Evssyoaa will sacy tha solid dictahls flight habit f rbicd tha L19 ksctda light atsd ttacstg pty sad halaa casttpcaaata Alt pant ata laawwmacltiaa cut moldid wittdawu cowl ccscptatw davc ptact datailad acssaltaatiataataaaat stat scala dacamattasiota pack jacladad Epsa Sr taagth 53 taco 714 waight 65 lbs scala 1/60. 4 cltaaaat astho 5w/flaps cad 40602 cycla 45- 764 cyals aitfitas MAP hut MIX UTMNIU TIP SlUT U/C Eli 48 MIDGET MUSrAISG 418995 72 L19EIRIRIOG 114995 55 CHIPMUNK 418995 63 AWN AIRCOUPE 412955 55 PSSAIRACOBRA 41555572 PIPER COMANCHE 4t6595 00 REARWIN BPEEDErER4IIR9572 TWIN COMANCHE 119995 55 954D LIBERATOR 42955555 MOONEY OVATION 426999 55 CESSNA 120/140 420955 lcdta staldsd tttstica kit FULL COLOC CATALOG $2 SHIPPING HANDLING $515 attssassins 5s55 ass toss alas 51 stat JACK TI4FFOD HODEL 153 5 mtU a585 51 49555 PHONE 5172799359 VIEAMASTERCAEDDIECOVEE 5172709576 April 1999 47 FAIL SAFES RAM has onginated fail safes other R/C manufacturer Check out latest versions local hobby shop send stamped #10 envelope full info RAM 09BATTERY BACKER redundant bait syst up 60 size model$3995 RAM 11LOW BATTERY ALARM audio visual 48V 96V2495 RAM 12LOW FUEL LIGHT glo fuel monitor visible flight1995 RAM 17LOST PLANE FINDER Mk II 6508 50 battey2495 RAM 18BIG AIRPLANE RF DE-GLITCHER SYSTEM replaces 10 chokes895 RAM 22SIMPLE CYCLER discharges 48V & 96V bait up 600 MA1995 RAM 25BIG PLANE BATTERY BACKER 10 amp cap w/2 switchharnesses5995 RAM 26BIG BATTERY CYCLER discharges 48V bait up 4000 MA2495 RAM 49IGNITER 800 MA board driver/starter 20 & 21 engine4995 RAM 50IGNITER 1300 MA board driver/starter 35 & up engine4995 RAM 62SERVO FAIL SAFE adi safe point & delay waterproo fable 2495 RAM 83RADIO SIGNAL WATCHDOG Provides 4 functions 1/2 oz1495 unavailable locally send check money order full credft card info coat tern plus $400 l$50o foreign immediate shipment Include full address U PS Sony no COD m 229E E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073 Wanted How-Tos Model Aviation soliciting how-to-do-it articles its readers contributors have special modeling skill unique way solve particular problem Can explain what makes method work Can handle camera know someone can Consider writing how-to article Chances good others can benefit tips techniques Send cover letter about topic attention Executive Edior Please indicate approximate length required cover subject capabilities photography and/or artwork required what form manuscript would take hard copy computer disk fax/modem etc Payment based timeliness subject length article amount work required prepare publication RUIRDS OVER DELAWARE 95 2NRS LONG 2 WARUIRD SCALE CLASSIC 91 2NRS LONG $1995 EACH PRIORITI MAIL TO AMR PRODUCTIONS P0 BOX 1113 TOMS RIVER NJ 05754
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/04
Page Numbers: 42, 43, 45, 46, 47
IN THE 1920s aviation industry growing rapid pace Almost anything seemed possibleespecially after Charles Lindbergh flew across Atlantic Ocean 1927 After imagination designers limited leaps technology future aviation word Monocoupe synonymous dawn civil aviation Individuals flew Monocoupes company aircraft raced worked air show circuits Stock modified models took 11 49 first-place finishes 1930 National Air Races Pilots Johnny Livingston Phoebe Omle Wesley Smith Bart Stevenson Vera Roberts among racers flew Monocoupes victory year Models such 110 Special could equipped shortened wings specifically racing Back 1920s beginning magical era aviation Most aircraft still biplanes type aircraft dominated production lines 42 Model Aviation 4Just before takeoff right-side view shows classic lines Monocoupeone first civil manoplanes Vertical fin rudder Note huge gap between horizontal vertical stabs WACOs arguably CadillacsTM jf era biplanes steel-tube frames wooden formers stringers Travel Air Alexander Eaglerock Challenger Pitcairn Douglas aircraft some others produced 1920s early 1930s Don Luscombe Clayton Folkerts founded Central States Aero Company men complemented other Don providing promotional expertise Clayton providing majority technical skill constructed first airframe engineering motto modelers still use Looks About Right TLAR plaque saying hanging shop Don Claytons first airplane testflown 1927model 1025 serial number 1 Clayton learn weld before could construct fuselage experience wooden structures wing used traditional built-up construction wooden spars ribs wing fuselage tail surfaces covered fabric doped Monocoupe high-wing configuration one-piece wing Two people could sit side-by-side aircraft very tight fit Examining Photos author Graphic Daaign Jill Ann cavanauah April 1999 43 Monocoupe logo Californian Vein Dailmans black-and-orange model model powered Velie M5 engine view interior note wooden wing rib left fuel gauge center rib fuel line right-center photo Five-cylinder Velie M-5 radial engine modification Detroit Aero Cat Detail right aileron One-piece wooden wing covered fabric doped Model 70the aircraft photographed articleit looks though its singleplace aircraft As aircraft time first Monocoupe plans drawn wall construction facility no real plans After press releases Monocoupes public appearances orders started coming Along acute shortage reliable engines aircraft other threats young aircraft manufacturer biplane producers felt threatened little aircraft tried unsuccessfully squash company Model 70 went production Phoebe F Omlie Jack Atkinson entered two 1928 National Air Tour Ms Omlie Memphis Tennessee first woman obtain Transport Pilot License US two finished 24th 19th grueling Air Tour Phoebe continued fly Monocoupe Central States Aero Company enjoyed novelty first female Transport Pilot using its aircraft About Velie connection Monocoupe Willard L Velie Sr third son Stephen Velie Sr Emma Deere daughter John Deere Willard graduated Yale 1888 later married college roommates sister Anne Flowerree Willard started out family business secretary Deere & Co board directors Because ambition build own company resigned secretary retained position board directors Willard founded Velie Carriage Co made horse-drawn buggies wagons 1908 company produced early automobile Velie 30 Willard named son company vice president 1927 Don Luscombe turned son Willard Velie Sr owned operated Velie Automobile Company Willard Velie Jr interested aviation Velie family known building transportation products putting quality first Detroit Air Cat engine used majority Monocoupes hard come Only $2900 Lights 1 2 glow plugs Wt1Ooz Requires 12 V cell 9/l6Hxl 3/8Wx2 1/8L Compatible radios Remote LED available no extra charge Specify type radio plug desired Glow plug connectors chargers Nicds available Add $200 shipping Ga residents add 7% tax Product list prices info available Master Card Visa accepted reliability problems Velie corporation guiding engine-building program engineers made necessary modifications resulting immediate improvement dependability Velie built modified engine Velie M5 1928 Charles Lindbergh flew Monoeoupe did other famous pilots time several models Monocoupe other famous 110 Special months subject Velie Monocoupe Model 70 Model 113 Monosport Monoprep Monoeoach 201 death Willard Velie Sr October 1928 automobile assembly line shut down sold month later Tragedy struck family again 1929 Willard Velie Jr passed away Shortly thereafter Velie Monocoupe company sold St Louis firm Monocoupe Model 60 could bought less $2000 1930 Monocoupe Model 90 went about $3375 wish could find price now After Don Luscombes exit Velie corporation went greater success own company Luscombe Aircraft Co examine Luscombe Phantom marked resemblance lines Monocoupe construction totally different Thats another story months photo subject Velie Monocoupe featuring Velie MS engine Vein DalIman California owns beautiful orange-and-black two-place aircraft Admiring 1928 like-new Coupe notice attention detail owner lavished Golden Age classic Monocoupe flies similar J-3 Cub very docile air Some other Monocoupes such 110 Special viable aerobatic types have looking subject putter around field having stay far ahead model flies try early Monocoupe conversations field about elegant-but-simple classic will test friends knowledge early civil Multi-Cylinders Ask DGS 5 $4900 Save $1000 Ask about package deal Nicd battery charger glow plug connector Hook up kit Everything need complete installationl JHM Aero Engineering 123 Radford Circle Marietta Ga 30060 770-438-7146 Fax 770-438-9654 Eajey REIJAILE S-I- -O-W idle PLUS. E4SY SJ4/E starts Single Twin-cylinders Twin engines rference Works Rx t Light Less 35 grams Ultra-simple installation EDkDSWM2L1U o No messy adjustments Computer-accurate neutral O No Jitter o No Drfl Neutral Shifts temperature changes o Fuelproof Vibration proof Encapsulated space-age epoxy f~sectroJzinamics 31185 Schoolcraft Livonia MI 48150 Website http//wwweleclrodynamcom 1-800-337-1638 Orders Info 1-734-422-5420 Fax 1-734-422-5338 April 1999 45 up slow approach. Theres no tear tiameouts GlowLifes onboardi doesnt Ret better this. EDR-106 Pro Seii~vw Sn 1-2-3 Plug peuu sene late P4 Senie Reveiset Plug Pie Sante Reverse late pea Rx Wew Ye te decal On board solid-state glow drivers JHM Aero Engineering wm lhmaeroenglneerlng com aviation Try Golden Age Flight Velie Monocoupe Aircraft Specifications 1928 Velie Monocoupe Model 70 Wingspan 32 feet Cord 60 inches Length 19 feet nine inches Wing Area 143 square feet Airfoil Clark Y Weight Empty 795 pounds difference between Model 70 Model 113 plans available landing gear struts empty weight Also payload Model 113 little less weighs 53 pounds Books Monocoupes Men John Underwood out print Visions Luscombe Early Years James B Zazas published SunShine House Inc ISBN 0-943691-09-5 Photos threeviews history Monocoupe Phantom Luscombe aircraft available Aviation Heritage Inc Box 665DestinFL 32540 Tel 800 999-0141 $2695 plus $450 shipping free catalog available also US Civil Aircraft Series Volume 1 ATC 1ATC 100 Joseph P Juptoer pages 178Documentation Sources DAK Manufacturing & Distributing Co. Inc largest supplier control-line airplanes ADJUSTABLE TANK BRACKETS BH-7r 2 pair BH-779-Side Brodak Tanks199 also available Catalogue #9 Send $400 Brodaks 100 Park Avenue ichaels PA 15320 Phone 724-96e-2726 46 Model Aviation r1r b-RC B Aero & Marine Engines Rebuilt ired ted K&B can make engne like new again need send us K&B engine will repaired original parts Labor charge $750 $2000 5204533579 2100 College Drive Lake Hovasu City AZ 86403 wa SOne e emsynntbesevlceeble am age conasgo soetecte cal below wase hi jeoraigiw OUR NEWEST MOTOR FOR FREE-FLIGHT OR RC LIJ Same dimensions IMP-30 35-watt st molar technologyJ$V4k1 3or4oeIls operation Flies 200300 sq CATAOO ares airplanes TROLL-35 Motor Includes prer adapter cacltor & mounting Ifl Please add $3 postaQe/handlng toycurtotal 179 Published Tab Aero $2995 available Zenith Aviation Historic Aviation Library Congress Card #62-15967 Golden Age Air Racing pre 1940 SH Schniid Truman C Weaver Printed Times Printing Co Bible Golden Age Racing available Zenith Aviation Historic Aviation Magazines RC Modeler January 1973 article plans John de Vries Available Model 113 can modified earlier Model 70 Wingspan 66 inches Other Scale Sources Scaie Model Research 3114 Yukon Ave Costa Mesa CA 92626 Tel 714 979-8058 Foto Paaks 31 photos black-and-orange scheme three-views available Scale Plans & Photo Service 3209 Madison Ave Greensboro NC 27403 Tel 910 292-5239 Model 113 photo pak 15 photos ow-and-black scheme threeviews available Model Aviation issues October 1998 pages 92-93 [P-47] photo credit should given Scale Model Research Alexander 3709 Valley Ridge Dr Nashville TN 37211-3831 Onawing@mindspringcom Premium Grade 3/4 oz 38W 10 yrd mm $250 yd Lower Prices 30 yds & up []Other Weights Available TinLins 17 Andrews Drive ville AL 36322 334 598-2287 1000 CST Evssyoaa will sacy tha solid dictahls flight habit f rbicd tha L19 ksctda light atsd ttacstg pty sad halaa casttpcaaata Alt pant ata laawwmacltiaa cut moldid wittdawu cowl ccscptatw davc ptact datailad acssaltaatiataataaaat stat scala dacamattasiota pack jacladad Epsa Sr taagth 53 taco 714 waight 65 lbs scala 1/60. 4 cltaaaat astho 5w/flaps cad 40602 cycla 45- 764 cyals aitfitas MAP hut MIX UTMNIU TIP SlUT U/C Eli 48 MIDGET MUSrAISG 418995 72 L19EIRIRIOG 114995 55 CHIPMUNK 418995 63 AWN AIRCOUPE 412955 55 PSSAIRACOBRA 41555572 PIPER COMANCHE 4t6595 00 REARWIN BPEEDErER4IIR9572 TWIN COMANCHE 119995 55 954D LIBERATOR 42955555 MOONEY OVATION 426999 55 CESSNA 120/140 420955 lcdta staldsd tttstica kit FULL COLOC CATALOG $2 SHIPPING HANDLING $515 attssassins 5s55 ass toss alas 51 stat JACK TI4FFOD HODEL 153 5 mtU a585 51 49555 PHONE 5172799359 VIEAMASTERCAEDDIECOVEE 5172709576 April 1999 47 FAIL SAFES RAM has onginated fail safes other R/C manufacturer Check out latest versions local hobby shop send stamped #10 envelope full info RAM 09BATTERY BACKER redundant bait syst up 60 size model$3995 RAM 11LOW BATTERY ALARM audio visual 48V 96V2495 RAM 12LOW FUEL LIGHT glo fuel monitor visible flight1995 RAM 17LOST PLANE FINDER Mk II 6508 50 battey2495 RAM 18BIG AIRPLANE RF DE-GLITCHER SYSTEM replaces 10 chokes895 RAM 22SIMPLE CYCLER discharges 48V & 96V bait up 600 MA1995 RAM 25BIG PLANE BATTERY BACKER 10 amp cap w/2 switchharnesses5995 RAM 26BIG BATTERY CYCLER discharges 48V bait up 4000 MA2495 RAM 49IGNITER 800 MA board driver/starter 20 & 21 engine4995 RAM 50IGNITER 1300 MA board driver/starter 35 & up engine4995 RAM 62SERVO FAIL SAFE adi safe point & delay waterproo fable 2495 RAM 83RADIO SIGNAL WATCHDOG Provides 4 functions 1/2 oz1495 unavailable locally send check money order full credft card info coat tern plus $400 l$50o foreign immediate shipment Include full address U PS Sony no COD m 229E E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073 Wanted How-Tos Model Aviation soliciting how-to-do-it articles its readers contributors have special modeling skill unique way solve particular problem Can explain what makes method work Can handle camera know someone can Consider writing how-to article Chances good others can benefit tips techniques Send cover letter about topic attention Executive Edior Please indicate approximate length required cover subject capabilities photography and/or artwork required what form manuscript would take hard copy computer disk fax/modem etc Payment based timeliness subject length article amount work required prepare publication RUIRDS OVER DELAWARE 95 2NRS LONG 2 WARUIRD SCALE CLASSIC 91 2NRS LONG $1995 EACH PRIORITI MAIL TO AMR PRODUCTIONS P0 BOX 1113 TOMS RIVER NJ 05754
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/04
Page Numbers: 42, 43, 45, 46, 47
IN THE 1920s aviation industry growing rapid pace Almost anything seemed possibleespecially after Charles Lindbergh flew across Atlantic Ocean 1927 After imagination designers limited leaps technology future aviation word Monocoupe synonymous dawn civil aviation Individuals flew Monocoupes company aircraft raced worked air show circuits Stock modified models took 11 49 first-place finishes 1930 National Air Races Pilots Johnny Livingston Phoebe Omle Wesley Smith Bart Stevenson Vera Roberts among racers flew Monocoupes victory year Models such 110 Special could equipped shortened wings specifically racing Back 1920s beginning magical era aviation Most aircraft still biplanes type aircraft dominated production lines 42 Model Aviation 4Just before takeoff right-side view shows classic lines Monocoupeone first civil manoplanes Vertical fin rudder Note huge gap between horizontal vertical stabs WACOs arguably CadillacsTM jf era biplanes steel-tube frames wooden formers stringers Travel Air Alexander Eaglerock Challenger Pitcairn Douglas aircraft some others produced 1920s early 1930s Don Luscombe Clayton Folkerts founded Central States Aero Company men complemented other Don providing promotional expertise Clayton providing majority technical skill constructed first airframe engineering motto modelers still use Looks About Right TLAR plaque saying hanging shop Don Claytons first airplane testflown 1927model 1025 serial number 1 Clayton learn weld before could construct fuselage experience wooden structures wing used traditional built-up construction wooden spars ribs wing fuselage tail surfaces covered fabric doped Monocoupe high-wing configuration one-piece wing Two people could sit side-by-side aircraft very tight fit Examining Photos author Graphic Daaign Jill Ann cavanauah April 1999 43 Monocoupe logo Californian Vein Dailmans black-and-orange model model powered Velie M5 engine view interior note wooden wing rib left fuel gauge center rib fuel line right-center photo Five-cylinder Velie M-5 radial engine modification Detroit Aero Cat Detail right aileron One-piece wooden wing covered fabric doped Model 70the aircraft photographed articleit looks though its singleplace aircraft As aircraft time first Monocoupe plans drawn wall construction facility no real plans After press releases Monocoupes public appearances orders started coming Along acute shortage reliable engines aircraft other threats young aircraft manufacturer biplane producers felt threatened little aircraft tried unsuccessfully squash company Model 70 went production Phoebe F Omlie Jack Atkinson entered two 1928 National Air Tour Ms Omlie Memphis Tennessee first woman obtain Transport Pilot License US two finished 24th 19th grueling Air Tour Phoebe continued fly Monocoupe Central States Aero Company enjoyed novelty first female Transport Pilot using its aircraft About Velie connection Monocoupe Willard L Velie Sr third son Stephen Velie Sr Emma Deere daughter John Deere Willard graduated Yale 1888 later married college roommates sister Anne Flowerree Willard started out family business secretary Deere & Co board directors Because ambition build own company resigned secretary retained position board directors Willard founded Velie Carriage Co made horse-drawn buggies wagons 1908 company produced early automobile Velie 30 Willard named son company vice president 1927 Don Luscombe turned son Willard Velie Sr owned operated Velie Automobile Company Willard Velie Jr interested aviation Velie family known building transportation products putting quality first Detroit Air Cat engine used majority Monocoupes hard come Only $2900 Lights 1 2 glow plugs Wt1Ooz Requires 12 V cell 9/l6Hxl 3/8Wx2 1/8L Compatible radios Remote LED available no extra charge Specify type radio plug desired Glow plug connectors chargers Nicds available Add $200 shipping Ga residents add 7% tax Product list prices info available Master Card Visa accepted reliability problems Velie corporation guiding engine-building program engineers made necessary modifications resulting immediate improvement dependability Velie built modified engine Velie M5 1928 Charles Lindbergh flew Monoeoupe did other famous pilots time several models Monocoupe other famous 110 Special months subject Velie Monocoupe Model 70 Model 113 Monosport Monoprep Monoeoach 201 death Willard Velie Sr October 1928 automobile assembly line shut down sold month later Tragedy struck family again 1929 Willard Velie Jr passed away Shortly thereafter Velie Monocoupe company sold St Louis firm Monocoupe Model 60 could bought less $2000 1930 Monocoupe Model 90 went about $3375 wish could find price now After Don Luscombes exit Velie corporation went greater success own company Luscombe Aircraft Co examine Luscombe Phantom marked resemblance lines Monocoupe construction totally different Thats another story months photo subject Velie Monocoupe featuring Velie MS engine Vein DalIman California owns beautiful orange-and-black two-place aircraft Admiring 1928 like-new Coupe notice attention detail owner lavished Golden Age classic Monocoupe flies similar J-3 Cub very docile air Some other Monocoupes such 110 Special viable aerobatic types have looking subject putter around field having stay far ahead model flies try early Monocoupe conversations field about elegant-but-simple classic will test friends knowledge early civil Multi-Cylinders Ask DGS 5 $4900 Save $1000 Ask about package deal Nicd battery charger glow plug connector Hook up kit Everything need complete installationl JHM Aero Engineering 123 Radford Circle Marietta Ga 30060 770-438-7146 Fax 770-438-9654 Eajey REIJAILE S-I- -O-W idle PLUS. E4SY SJ4/E starts Single Twin-cylinders Twin engines rference Works Rx t Light Less 35 grams Ultra-simple installation EDkDSWM2L1U o No messy adjustments Computer-accurate neutral O No Jitter o No Drfl Neutral Shifts temperature changes o Fuelproof Vibration proof Encapsulated space-age epoxy f~sectroJzinamics 31185 Schoolcraft Livonia MI 48150 Website http//wwweleclrodynamcom 1-800-337-1638 Orders Info 1-734-422-5420 Fax 1-734-422-5338 April 1999 45 up slow approach. Theres no tear tiameouts GlowLifes onboardi doesnt Ret better this. EDR-106 Pro Seii~vw Sn 1-2-3 Plug peuu sene late P4 Senie Reveiset Plug Pie Sante Reverse late pea Rx Wew Ye te decal On board solid-state glow drivers JHM Aero Engineering wm lhmaeroenglneerlng com aviation Try Golden Age Flight Velie Monocoupe Aircraft Specifications 1928 Velie Monocoupe Model 70 Wingspan 32 feet Cord 60 inches Length 19 feet nine inches Wing Area 143 square feet Airfoil Clark Y Weight Empty 795 pounds difference between Model 70 Model 113 plans available landing gear struts empty weight Also payload Model 113 little less weighs 53 pounds Books Monocoupes Men John Underwood out print Visions Luscombe Early Years James B Zazas published SunShine House Inc ISBN 0-943691-09-5 Photos threeviews history Monocoupe Phantom Luscombe aircraft available Aviation Heritage Inc Box 665DestinFL 32540 Tel 800 999-0141 $2695 plus $450 shipping free catalog available also US Civil Aircraft Series Volume 1 ATC 1ATC 100 Joseph P Juptoer pages 178Documentation Sources DAK Manufacturing & Distributing Co. Inc largest supplier control-line airplanes ADJUSTABLE TANK BRACKETS BH-7r 2 pair BH-779-Side Brodak Tanks199 also available Catalogue #9 Send $400 Brodaks 100 Park Avenue ichaels PA 15320 Phone 724-96e-2726 46 Model Aviation r1r b-RC B Aero & Marine Engines Rebuilt ired ted K&B can make engne like new again need send us K&B engine will repaired original parts Labor charge $750 $2000 5204533579 2100 College Drive Lake Hovasu City AZ 86403 wa SOne e emsynntbesevlceeble am age conasgo soetecte cal below wase hi jeoraigiw OUR NEWEST MOTOR FOR FREE-FLIGHT OR RC LIJ Same dimensions IMP-30 35-watt st molar technologyJ$V4k1 3or4oeIls operation Flies 200300 sq CATAOO ares airplanes TROLL-35 Motor Includes prer adapter cacltor & mounting Ifl Please add $3 postaQe/handlng toycurtotal 179 Published Tab Aero $2995 available Zenith Aviation Historic Aviation Library Congress Card #62-15967 Golden Age Air Racing pre 1940 SH Schniid Truman C Weaver Printed Times Printing Co Bible Golden Age Racing available Zenith Aviation Historic Aviation Magazines RC Modeler January 1973 article plans John de Vries Available Model 113 can modified earlier Model 70 Wingspan 66 inches Other Scale Sources Scaie Model Research 3114 Yukon Ave Costa Mesa CA 92626 Tel 714 979-8058 Foto Paaks 31 photos black-and-orange scheme three-views available Scale Plans & Photo Service 3209 Madison Ave Greensboro NC 27403 Tel 910 292-5239 Model 113 photo pak 15 photos ow-and-black scheme threeviews available Model Aviation issues October 1998 pages 92-93 [P-47] photo credit should given Scale Model Research Alexander 3709 Valley Ridge Dr Nashville TN 37211-3831 Onawing@mindspringcom Premium Grade 3/4 oz 38W 10 yrd mm $250 yd Lower Prices 30 yds & up []Other Weights Available TinLins 17 Andrews Drive ville AL 36322 334 598-2287 1000 CST Evssyoaa will sacy tha solid dictahls flight habit f rbicd tha L19 ksctda light atsd ttacstg pty sad halaa casttpcaaata Alt pant ata laawwmacltiaa cut moldid wittdawu cowl ccscptatw davc ptact datailad acssaltaatiataataaaat stat scala dacamattasiota pack jacladad Epsa Sr taagth 53 taco 714 waight 65 lbs scala 1/60. 4 cltaaaat astho 5w/flaps cad 40602 cycla 45- 764 cyals aitfitas MAP hut MIX UTMNIU TIP SlUT U/C Eli 48 MIDGET MUSrAISG 418995 72 L19EIRIRIOG 114995 55 CHIPMUNK 418995 63 AWN AIRCOUPE 412955 55 PSSAIRACOBRA 41555572 PIPER COMANCHE 4t6595 00 REARWIN BPEEDErER4IIR9572 TWIN COMANCHE 119995 55 954D LIBERATOR 42955555 MOONEY OVATION 426999 55 CESSNA 120/140 420955 lcdta staldsd tttstica kit FULL COLOC CATALOG $2 SHIPPING HANDLING $515 attssassins 5s55 ass toss alas 51 stat JACK TI4FFOD HODEL 153 5 mtU a585 51 49555 PHONE 5172799359 VIEAMASTERCAEDDIECOVEE 5172709576 April 1999 47 FAIL SAFES RAM has onginated fail safes other R/C manufacturer Check out latest versions local hobby shop send stamped #10 envelope full info RAM 09BATTERY BACKER redundant bait syst up 60 size model$3995 RAM 11LOW BATTERY ALARM audio visual 48V 96V2495 RAM 12LOW FUEL LIGHT glo fuel monitor visible flight1995 RAM 17LOST PLANE FINDER Mk II 6508 50 battey2495 RAM 18BIG AIRPLANE RF DE-GLITCHER SYSTEM replaces 10 chokes895 RAM 22SIMPLE CYCLER discharges 48V & 96V bait up 600 MA1995 RAM 25BIG PLANE BATTERY BACKER 10 amp cap w/2 switchharnesses5995 RAM 26BIG BATTERY CYCLER discharges 48V bait up 4000 MA2495 RAM 49IGNITER 800 MA board driver/starter 20 & 21 engine4995 RAM 50IGNITER 1300 MA board driver/starter 35 & up engine4995 RAM 62SERVO FAIL SAFE adi safe point & delay waterproo fable 2495 RAM 83RADIO SIGNAL WATCHDOG Provides 4 functions 1/2 oz1495 unavailable locally send check money order full credft card info coat tern plus $400 l$50o foreign immediate shipment Include full address U PS Sony no COD m 229E E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073 Wanted How-Tos Model Aviation soliciting how-to-do-it articles its readers contributors have special modeling skill unique way solve particular problem Can explain what makes method work Can handle camera know someone can Consider writing how-to article Chances good others can benefit tips techniques Send cover letter about topic attention Executive Edior Please indicate approximate length required cover subject capabilities photography and/or artwork required what form manuscript would take hard copy computer disk fax/modem etc Payment based timeliness subject length article amount work required prepare publication RUIRDS OVER DELAWARE 95 2NRS LONG 2 WARUIRD SCALE CLASSIC 91 2NRS LONG $1995 EACH PRIORITI MAIL TO AMR PRODUCTIONS P0 BOX 1113 TOMS RIVER NJ 05754
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/04
Page Numbers: 42, 43, 45, 46, 47
IN THE 1920s aviation industry growing rapid pace Almost anything seemed possibleespecially after Charles Lindbergh flew across Atlantic Ocean 1927 After imagination designers limited leaps technology future aviation word Monocoupe synonymous dawn civil aviation Individuals flew Monocoupes company aircraft raced worked air show circuits Stock modified models took 11 49 first-place finishes 1930 National Air Races Pilots Johnny Livingston Phoebe Omle Wesley Smith Bart Stevenson Vera Roberts among racers flew Monocoupes victory year Models such 110 Special could equipped shortened wings specifically racing Back 1920s beginning magical era aviation Most aircraft still biplanes type aircraft dominated production lines 42 Model Aviation 4Just before takeoff right-side view shows classic lines Monocoupeone first civil manoplanes Vertical fin rudder Note huge gap between horizontal vertical stabs WACOs arguably CadillacsTM jf era biplanes steel-tube frames wooden formers stringers Travel Air Alexander Eaglerock Challenger Pitcairn Douglas aircraft some others produced 1920s early 1930s Don Luscombe Clayton Folkerts founded Central States Aero Company men complemented other Don providing promotional expertise Clayton providing majority technical skill constructed first airframe engineering motto modelers still use Looks About Right TLAR plaque saying hanging shop Don Claytons first airplane testflown 1927model 1025 serial number 1 Clayton learn weld before could construct fuselage experience wooden structures wing used traditional built-up construction wooden spars ribs wing fuselage tail surfaces covered fabric doped Monocoupe high-wing configuration one-piece wing Two people could sit side-by-side aircraft very tight fit Examining Photos author Graphic Daaign Jill Ann cavanauah April 1999 43 Monocoupe logo Californian Vein Dailmans black-and-orange model model powered Velie M5 engine view interior note wooden wing rib left fuel gauge center rib fuel line right-center photo Five-cylinder Velie M-5 radial engine modification Detroit Aero Cat Detail right aileron One-piece wooden wing covered fabric doped Model 70the aircraft photographed articleit looks though its singleplace aircraft As aircraft time first Monocoupe plans drawn wall construction facility no real plans After press releases Monocoupes public appearances orders started coming Along acute shortage reliable engines aircraft other threats young aircraft manufacturer biplane producers felt threatened little aircraft tried unsuccessfully squash company Model 70 went production Phoebe F Omlie Jack Atkinson entered two 1928 National Air Tour Ms Omlie Memphis Tennessee first woman obtain Transport Pilot License US two finished 24th 19th grueling Air Tour Phoebe continued fly Monocoupe Central States Aero Company enjoyed novelty first female Transport Pilot using its aircraft About Velie connection Monocoupe Willard L Velie Sr third son Stephen Velie Sr Emma Deere daughter John Deere Willard graduated Yale 1888 later married college roommates sister Anne Flowerree Willard started out family business secretary Deere & Co board directors Because ambition build own company resigned secretary retained position board directors Willard founded Velie Carriage Co made horse-drawn buggies wagons 1908 company produced early automobile Velie 30 Willard named son company vice president 1927 Don Luscombe turned son Willard Velie Sr owned operated Velie Automobile Company Willard Velie Jr interested aviation Velie family known building transportation products putting quality first Detroit Air Cat engine used majority Monocoupes hard come Only $2900 Lights 1 2 glow plugs Wt1Ooz Requires 12 V cell 9/l6Hxl 3/8Wx2 1/8L Compatible radios Remote LED available no extra charge Specify type radio plug desired Glow plug connectors chargers Nicds available Add $200 shipping Ga residents add 7% tax Product list prices info available Master Card Visa accepted reliability problems Velie corporation guiding engine-building program engineers made necessary modifications resulting immediate improvement dependability Velie built modified engine Velie M5 1928 Charles Lindbergh flew Monoeoupe did other famous pilots time several models Monocoupe other famous 110 Special months subject Velie Monocoupe Model 70 Model 113 Monosport Monoprep Monoeoach 201 death Willard Velie Sr October 1928 automobile assembly line shut down sold month later Tragedy struck family again 1929 Willard Velie Jr passed away Shortly thereafter Velie Monocoupe company sold St Louis firm Monocoupe Model 60 could bought less $2000 1930 Monocoupe Model 90 went about $3375 wish could find price now After Don Luscombes exit Velie corporation went greater success own company Luscombe Aircraft Co examine Luscombe Phantom marked resemblance lines Monocoupe construction totally different Thats another story months photo subject Velie Monocoupe featuring Velie MS engine Vein DalIman California owns beautiful orange-and-black two-place aircraft Admiring 1928 like-new Coupe notice attention detail owner lavished Golden Age classic Monocoupe flies similar J-3 Cub very docile air Some other Monocoupes such 110 Special viable aerobatic types have looking subject putter around field having stay far ahead model flies try early Monocoupe conversations field about elegant-but-simple classic will test friends knowledge early civil Multi-Cylinders Ask DGS 5 $4900 Save $1000 Ask about package deal Nicd battery charger glow plug connector Hook up kit Everything need complete installationl JHM Aero Engineering 123 Radford Circle Marietta Ga 30060 770-438-7146 Fax 770-438-9654 Eajey REIJAILE S-I- -O-W idle PLUS. E4SY SJ4/E starts Single Twin-cylinders Twin engines rference Works Rx t Light Less 35 grams Ultra-simple installation EDkDSWM2L1U o No messy adjustments Computer-accurate neutral O No Jitter o No Drfl Neutral Shifts temperature changes o Fuelproof Vibration proof Encapsulated space-age epoxy f~sectroJzinamics 31185 Schoolcraft Livonia MI 48150 Website http//wwweleclrodynamcom 1-800-337-1638 Orders Info 1-734-422-5420 Fax 1-734-422-5338 April 1999 45 up slow approach. Theres no tear tiameouts GlowLifes onboardi doesnt Ret better this. EDR-106 Pro Seii~vw Sn 1-2-3 Plug peuu sene late P4 Senie Reveiset Plug Pie Sante Reverse late pea Rx Wew Ye te decal On board solid-state glow drivers JHM Aero Engineering wm lhmaeroenglneerlng com aviation Try Golden Age Flight Velie Monocoupe Aircraft Specifications 1928 Velie Monocoupe Model 70 Wingspan 32 feet Cord 60 inches Length 19 feet nine inches Wing Area 143 square feet Airfoil Clark Y Weight Empty 795 pounds difference between Model 70 Model 113 plans available landing gear struts empty weight Also payload Model 113 little less weighs 53 pounds Books Monocoupes Men John Underwood out print Visions Luscombe Early Years James B Zazas published SunShine House Inc ISBN 0-943691-09-5 Photos threeviews history Monocoupe Phantom Luscombe aircraft available Aviation Heritage Inc Box 665DestinFL 32540 Tel 800 999-0141 $2695 plus $450 shipping free catalog available also US Civil Aircraft Series Volume 1 ATC 1ATC 100 Joseph P Juptoer pages 178Documentation Sources DAK Manufacturing & Distributing Co. Inc largest supplier control-line airplanes ADJUSTABLE TANK BRACKETS BH-7r 2 pair BH-779-Side Brodak Tanks199 also available Catalogue #9 Send $400 Brodaks 100 Park Avenue ichaels PA 15320 Phone 724-96e-2726 46 Model Aviation r1r b-RC B Aero & Marine Engines Rebuilt ired ted K&B can make engne like new again need send us K&B engine will repaired original parts Labor charge $750 $2000 5204533579 2100 College Drive Lake Hovasu City AZ 86403 wa SOne e emsynntbesevlceeble am age conasgo soetecte cal below wase hi jeoraigiw OUR NEWEST MOTOR FOR FREE-FLIGHT OR RC LIJ Same dimensions IMP-30 35-watt st molar technologyJ$V4k1 3or4oeIls operation Flies 200300 sq CATAOO ares airplanes TROLL-35 Motor Includes prer adapter cacltor & mounting Ifl Please add $3 postaQe/handlng toycurtotal 179 Published Tab Aero $2995 available Zenith Aviation Historic Aviation Library Congress Card #62-15967 Golden Age Air Racing pre 1940 SH Schniid Truman C Weaver Printed Times Printing Co Bible Golden Age Racing available Zenith Aviation Historic Aviation Magazines RC Modeler January 1973 article plans John de Vries Available Model 113 can modified earlier Model 70 Wingspan 66 inches Other Scale Sources Scaie Model Research 3114 Yukon Ave Costa Mesa CA 92626 Tel 714 979-8058 Foto Paaks 31 photos black-and-orange scheme three-views available Scale Plans & Photo Service 3209 Madison Ave Greensboro NC 27403 Tel 910 292-5239 Model 113 photo pak 15 photos ow-and-black scheme threeviews available Model Aviation issues October 1998 pages 92-93 [P-47] photo credit should given Scale Model Research Alexander 3709 Valley Ridge Dr Nashville TN 37211-3831 Onawing@mindspringcom Premium Grade 3/4 oz 38W 10 yrd mm $250 yd Lower Prices 30 yds & up []Other Weights Available TinLins 17 Andrews Drive ville AL 36322 334 598-2287 1000 CST Evssyoaa will sacy tha solid dictahls flight habit f rbicd tha L19 ksctda light atsd ttacstg pty sad halaa casttpcaaata Alt pant ata laawwmacltiaa cut moldid wittdawu cowl ccscptatw davc ptact datailad acssaltaatiataataaaat stat scala dacamattasiota pack jacladad Epsa Sr taagth 53 taco 714 waight 65 lbs scala 1/60. 4 cltaaaat astho 5w/flaps cad 40602 cycla 45- 764 cyals aitfitas MAP hut MIX UTMNIU TIP SlUT U/C Eli 48 MIDGET MUSrAISG 418995 72 L19EIRIRIOG 114995 55 CHIPMUNK 418995 63 AWN AIRCOUPE 412955 55 PSSAIRACOBRA 41555572 PIPER COMANCHE 4t6595 00 REARWIN BPEEDErER4IIR9572 TWIN COMANCHE 119995 55 954D LIBERATOR 42955555 MOONEY OVATION 426999 55 CESSNA 120/140 420955 lcdta staldsd tttstica kit FULL COLOC CATALOG $2 SHIPPING HANDLING $515 attssassins 5s55 ass toss alas 51 stat JACK TI4FFOD HODEL 153 5 mtU a585 51 49555 PHONE 5172799359 VIEAMASTERCAEDDIECOVEE 5172709576 April 1999 47 FAIL SAFES RAM has onginated fail safes other R/C manufacturer Check out latest versions local hobby shop send stamped #10 envelope full info RAM 09BATTERY BACKER redundant bait syst up 60 size model$3995 RAM 11LOW BATTERY ALARM audio visual 48V 96V2495 RAM 12LOW FUEL LIGHT glo fuel monitor visible flight1995 RAM 17LOST PLANE FINDER Mk II 6508 50 battey2495 RAM 18BIG AIRPLANE RF DE-GLITCHER SYSTEM replaces 10 chokes895 RAM 22SIMPLE CYCLER discharges 48V & 96V bait up 600 MA1995 RAM 25BIG PLANE BATTERY BACKER 10 amp cap w/2 switchharnesses5995 RAM 26BIG BATTERY CYCLER discharges 48V bait up 4000 MA2495 RAM 49IGNITER 800 MA board driver/starter 20 & 21 engine4995 RAM 50IGNITER 1300 MA board driver/starter 35 & up engine4995 RAM 62SERVO FAIL SAFE adi safe point & delay waterproo fable 2495 RAM 83RADIO SIGNAL WATCHDOG Provides 4 functions 1/2 oz1495 unavailable locally send check money order full credft card info coat tern plus $400 l$50o foreign immediate shipment Include full address U PS Sony no COD m 229E E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073 Wanted How-Tos Model Aviation soliciting how-to-do-it articles its readers contributors have special modeling skill unique way solve particular problem Can explain what makes method work Can handle camera know someone can Consider writing how-to article Chances good others can benefit tips techniques Send cover letter about topic attention Executive Edior Please indicate approximate length required cover subject capabilities photography and/or artwork required what form manuscript would take hard copy computer disk fax/modem etc Payment based timeliness subject length article amount work required prepare publication RUIRDS OVER DELAWARE 95 2NRS LONG 2 WARUIRD SCALE CLASSIC 91 2NRS LONG $1995 EACH PRIORITI MAIL TO AMR PRODUCTIONS P0 BOX 1113 TOMS RIVER NJ 05754
