Radio Control: Electrics
THIS COLUMN WILL COVER the Electric Connection Service, a November 1994 column clarification, a photo contest reminder, some new Electric products, more on microprocessor-controlled speed controls, and a seasonal closing query. Doug Ingraham leads off this month's ECS, and his name may sound familiar: Doug is the modeler behind Lofty Pursuits speed control products (2274 Aster Ct. Rapid City SD 57702) and also serves as a design consultant for at least one other major manufacturer's speed control products.
Radio Control: Electrics
Randy Smithhisler of Puyallup, Washington wrote to tell me of a newly formed club-the Puget Sound Silent Flyers-and its first scheduled activity. The club will be hosting a symposium/workshop at the Prestigase Museum of Flight in Seattle April 1-2. The gathering will feature guest speakers, a display of Electric models, and related products and Electric demonstrations. Randy is inviting modelers to bring Electrics and/or related items for display purposes. More details from Randy at 1703 105th Ave. Ct. E., Puyallup WA 98372; Tel.: (206) 927-4672. Azarr, the Event Coordinator for the '94 Competition Fun-Fly Nationals, wrote to tell me of last year's event and the two Electric entries by Don Belfort and Doug Ingraham. This Electric participation was a first for this annual activity.
Radio Control: Electrics
THIS COLUMN WILL COVER some big USA/FAI news, some industry news, more motor alternatives, and more speed-control stuff. Steve Neu, the man who dazzled hundreds at KRC in past years with his FAI Electrics, called to tell me of the '94 E-Power FAI meet results. This year's gathering of world competitors took place in Australia in November, and the results are very exciting: the US Team took second overall, with team member Jerry Bridgeman taking individual first place. But-related big news is that the US Team was outfitted with custom Aveox brushless motors! The team's motor controls were designed and individually built by Steve for extreme compactness. He tells me that the Aveox FAI motor and his motor controller measured 90% efficiency at 3000 watts on his dynamometer-to me an unheard-of achievement. Congratulations, team! And guess what? Some other international teams are now carefully studying brushless technology!
Radio Control: Electrics
THIS MONTH'S TOPICS include the Electric Connection Service, some exciting new E-products, "brush dust," and two Electric points of view. The September 1994 column offered an unusual Electric Connection Service listing: that of Ron Torrito and his Internet address, along with the invitation for anyone else interested to send me their Net address. Bill Jones of Wilkes Barre PA can be found at his father's address: KEITHJONES-CROSERVE.COM. Please keep the ECS in mind; it's designed to help you find E-interest in your area. Just write me!
Radio Control: Electrics
THIS MONTH'S TOPICS include a meet announcement; two reminders; a new catalog; E-Motion; the large and small of it; and more on power systems. The Dallas Electric Flyers (DEAF) has announced its Ninth Annual Electric Fly-in September 30-October 1 at the Dallas RC Field in Seagoville TX near Dallas. In addition to many events there will be a sell/swap bazaar, free Saturday night buffet, and a free DEAF Fly-In mug! (Electric folks are the friendliest!) Get all the details from CD Frank Korman, 9354 Forrest Hills Blvd., Dallas TX 75218; Tel.: (214) 327-8411.
