Revolt!
The Revolt! originated in 1992 as a model that could be used to easily test fly a wide variety of Electric products. It is a simple outline, 600-square-inch cabin design with heavy Fifties and Sixties influence. It has a 12 1/2% thick flat-bottom wing section with decades of known good flyability. It employs proven incidence, moment arm and tail surface area proportions. The cabin and motor mount designs were developed to easily accommodate an unprecedented range of motor and battery systems with room left over. The entire framework design, wood sizes, etc. were all selected to support the intended goals.
Radio Control: Electrics
THIS MONTH I'll cover the Electric Connection Service (ECS), a safety story, the Shadow of REVOLT!, several new Electric products, and some additional Electric Control Line thoughts. James Kase is this month's ECS modeler. He resides at 1840 Cambridge, Flossmoor IL 60422. James would like to find others nearby to share in the fun of Electric, so I'm asking those in the vicinity to get in touch with him. More than one Electric club has come about by just such action, and here's another opportunity. Let me know how it works out. One local E-modeler is a science teacher by profession, and when the opportunity presents itself, he shares things Electric with his junior high class. He recently used a seven-cell gear-drive Electric to demonstrate motor operation principles. The demo for the eager ninth-graders included live measurement of voltage, current, and rpm over the throttle range.
Radio Control: Electrics
THIS MONTH'S COLUMN is dedicated to Electric RC newcomers. I'll first provide some information for beginning modelers who choose to start in Electric, then I'll give some information for experienced model builders who are considering trying Electric. It is impossible to cover all possible beginner considerations in a single column, so I'll try to hit the high spots in the hopes that everyone can get off to a good start in this rewarding aeromodeling specialty.
Radio Control: Electrics
THIS MONTH WE HAVE one Electric Connection, a meet announcement, several new Electric products, a new Electric video, some REVOLT! followup, and a unique speed-control study. This month's Electric Connection is Bill Thomas, Box 284, Otis KS 67565; Tel.:(913) 387-2577. Bill has been a modeler for 20+ years and two years ago gave Electric a try. Not surprisingly, it's now a major interest for him. But Bill is describing himself as "one of the unfortunate ones..." who can't find anyone nearby who is interested in Electric. He'd like to hear from others of the Electric inclination in his area, and I'd like to hear that you folks have responded.
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.
