Radio Control: Electrics
THIS MONTH'S topics include two meet announcements, followup on a motor mount, some photo detail on the "emphasis" function discussed last month, a Mega-motor substitute, and a developmental slow charger for "large" packs. Dick Miller sent me an announcement for the Bassett/Brown Commemorative meet June 28-29 near Reading PA. The meet is sponsored by the Cocalico Prop Dusters and is a one-design event for the Miss Philadelphia OT. There's lots of activity planned, and many opportunities to compete, including an Electric option. Write to Contest Director Paul Ahnert, 442 West Marion, Lititz PA 17543.
Radio Control: Electrics
This month's topics include a KRC '96 Overview, some related new product information, and more on an upcoming charger accessory. The '96 KRC Electric Fly was another major leap forward for this prestigious affair. This 17th annual gathering, held September 21-22, was on a huge new field: the Queen City Airport in Allentown PA. About 15 minutes north of the former location, this move was of fundamental importance. The meet had been overfilling the previous field - the largest model flying field in these parts-for several years. In effect, all parking, flightline, and vendor space was filled to a squeeze - effectively limiting the meet size.
Radio Control: Electrics
Harris Design, 2000 NW 84th Ave., Ankeny IA, 50021; Tel.: (515) 965-5942 is offering a new covering material called ThermalSpan-a fabric with the look and feel of silk and silkspan. It should be of particular interest to E-OT modelers and others who appreciate the classic look. This product is direct-mail-marketed in 14-inch widths 16 feet long for $10 + $3 shipping and handling. Wise Owl Worldwide Publications, 4314 W. 238th St., Torrance CA 90505-4509; Tel.: (310) 375-6258 is the North American subscription agency for a number of British publishing companies. They handle several magazines of interest. Silent Flight has the really neat feature of including full size plans in the magazine.
Radio Control: Electrics
THIS COLUMN INCLUDES the Electric Connection Service, a meet announcement, a new Electric book, a motor mount improvement, charge connectors and arming switches, and a followup on speed control chokes. Ken Cashion sent an unusual letter describing a new purpose within Electric aeromodeling: Electric flying for a specific purpose. In particular, he has become very caught-up in accomplishing specific tasks, including timed tasks, spot landings, etc.-much like the League of Silent Flight (Soaring) folks have been doing over the years. Such is part of the idea behind the League of Electric Soaring (LES) and Ken would like to share information with anyone interested. Send three first-class stamps to Ken at 157 Tennyson Cove, Picayune MS 39446; Tel.: (601) 798-5807.
Radio Control: Electrics
This month's topics include a new E-product, a connector use warning, and how to make an end-of-charge beeper. John Sermos, the modeler behind Sermos connectors, has just announced an addition to his well-regarded and much-used connector product line. (Sermos connectors are widely used on motors, speed controls, chargers, and so on.) It's an economy connector version, selling for $1.80 for a standard 4-pack (two connector pairs). This is about half the price of the "high-end" Sermos connectors. It is simply a standard Anderson part and uses the same basic interchangeable plastic housing and contact assembly found on familiar Sermos connectors, which are custom-manufactured for John by Anderson. Anderson sells the basic version of this connector under its own trade name (Anderson Powerpoles) to the electrical and electronics industry. Anderson Powerpoles are sometimes used by modelers, believing that they are the same as Sermos-brand versions, but such is not the case.
