Dill Efflngt Says oucted Fan interest goes back 1960a beat flying scale Jet still Navy F4D SKYRAY design en stable won California Flightmasters endurance contest flying competidon prop driven modelsl letest SKYRAY bigso big 1078 square inch effective wing ares 6-114 diameter tailpipe can take availeble ductad fan units can flown standard engInes conventionally mounted internally took much weight out original basic structure makes electric power feasible Plan n Pattern set includes above information perts jigs drawings plus retracting gear installation Navy MD-i Skyray RCDF-2 $2995 1% scale ength 48% wingspan 10 lbs 4 5 channle P/C actible lending gear Turbofas Bryoni Krm 720 Fans 40 90 engines Navy MD-i Skyray RCDF-1 $1995 RD-20 RK-720 fans channel P/C ale 44 length wing spans 31 lbs P/C Piper Cub J-3 2800 sq wing area For20-3Ocidengines $2995 900 sq wing area - for20toBoengines 3-4 channel P/C Rc6S-i Quarter Scale RIC World War SE-SA SOIIwtitgapan 2220sq wing area 78 22 engines RCO8-7$2495 SPAD C-XIII 79% span 2120 sq wing area Capable Flyer ures imaginationl RCOS-6$2796 Fokker DR-i Triplane 72 wing span 1772 sq ares 78to 150 engines RCQS-6$2496 Camel F1 ewingn lascoP wlo P/C Iill 2150 sq wing area struction 65 sq ft drawIngs PCO8-11$2496 III El luger Founding Member AMA NFFS Hall Famer Prices complete plens sub-assembly detailed parts lets Add $200 Mulling Tube SEND FOR BROCHURE ahead crowd New brochure showIng new Plan Sets 1980 Send $100 refundable first orderl WE TECHNICAL SERVICES PO Box 76884-A Atlanta GA 30323 Wifes Challenger snapshot son James holding wifes Challenger built pians featured November 1986 Model Aviation Pamela ordered plans soon read article began year-and-a-half project plane coverea wan Micaflim painted Perfect-Cheveron blue Power control provided Golden Bee 049 Futaba radio test flew Challenger July went very well am very proud Pamela comple tion Old-Timer fulltime mother also working nurse other son Art Jr now 20 months old daughter Allison just four months also managed finish PT-13D Lompeted Scale Masters Qual ifier June can see wifes Challenger really challenge am very proud what has done help family enjoy RC Airplane modeling can great hobby family Thanks great magazine look ward month Arthur G Newland Sr Camas WA Jack Ports Hi-Q have looking plans etc Jack Ports Hi-Q RC model Jack won 1953 Nationals Plans pub lished national magazines per haps American Modeler Air Trails flew times Jack Port Don Lowe Springfield Municipal Airport late SOs Continued page 8 PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Made U S BARSTOCK ALUMINUM SPINNERS Part NoSize 11-150-B .1112 11175-B .. 1-314 11-200-8 11-225-8 .. 2-114 11-226-8 .. 21/4 FAI . TI-250-B .. 2-1/2 11-251-B .. 2112 FAt .. 11-275-B 3/4 11276-B .. 23/4 FAt . 11300B fl301B FAll 11325-B3-1/4 11-350-B 31/2 TT375-B.. 3-3/4 11-400-B 4 RetailApprot PriceWeight $1395058 oz 1495095oz 1595100ot 1695160ot 1895150ot 1895190oz 2095170oz 2295220oz 2495200oz 2695260oz 2895250oz 3695340oz 4995470oz 5995520oz 6995570oz 3 Pieces Cone Back Plate Retainer Screw Note 3 4 Blade Spinners Available Sizes Add $3 00 Per Spinner PROP NUT ADAPTORS V 0 Part NoSize 11-140-A .1/4-28 11-147-A . 1/4-28/7mm 11-610-A6x 10mm 11-710-A7 x 10mm . 11-516-A5/16-24 11-518-A5/16-24/8mm 11-810-A8 x 10mm 11-825-A8 x 125mm 11-375-A3/8-24 TT-125-AlOx 125mm Approx Weighl 061 02 061 02 063 02 082 02 076 oz p07602 076 02 075 02 117 02 115 02 3 Pieces Nut Washer Machined Bushing Add $350 Shipping Handling Prices subject change notice ROMCO MFG INC OX 836 SOUTH HOUSTON TEXAS 77587 713 943-1867 6 Model Aviation rs Ae Editor letters will carefully consIdered general Interest used Send Model AvIation 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Relail Price $495 495 495 495 495 495 495 495 595 595 Polyhedral Wing-$41 PP Aileron Wing-$46 PP versatile 1/2 meter wingspan Foam Wing Glider Piloted Paul Wilson crewed Rusty Shaw & Leroy Satterlee Chupersoas designers set Class distance record 66 miles Eppler 214 Selitn 4061 Wincr Airft-sil Terxy Edmonds famous pair thermal duration IC has superior per formance 2 meter events CALLISTO takes over dominate standard class Recoil Tubing XL same design original Recoil Tubing now incorporated longer tube New Fourmost Recoil Tubing XL six foot length super tough fuel proof urethane tubing preformed six inch coil 4 After use tubing will retract its original spacesaving form out soil out way Recoil Tubing XL may used gasoline diesel well glow fuel Price $550No 135 Size 1/8 lD FOURMOST PRODUCTS 4040 24TH AVEFOREST GROVE OR 97116503 357-2732 attached fuel can allows placement field box fuel can convenient distance aircraft boat Anyone having plans information unusual design please contact 1614/864-7053 write Norm Hupp 2825A Citizens P1 Columbus OH 43232 usually don t print requests infor mation about old plans because would quickly take up space ever since think wrongly Model Aviation successor Air Trails American Modeler American Aircraft Modeler lots folks write us believing can supply old plans s status far know Full-size plans Air Trails han dled firm named Hobby Helpers company appears out business mail returned undeliverable last known address Plans American Modeler Ameri can Aircraft Modeler time sold Sport Modeler magazine following bank ruptcy AAM publisher Sport Mod eler went through several different own erships last did resurface after doors closed can speculate whether original plan draw ings may have destroyed process Lots modelers still have interest old plans reader can shed better light location origi nals please contact editor/publisher Dihedral Enclosed copy letter have sent Blame Beron-Rawdon thanked fine articles dis cussed dihedral congratu lated having guts publish must have sizable number people argued such stuff hasnt place MA Rest assured few us en joy truly technical side hobby Perhaps minority enjoy ment less devotees runway-ready kits probably few er us understand loneliness publisher Editors wonder out reads anymoreanyone critic does WL Kincheloe Magnolia CA Without Fuel Christmas weekend has given little time catch up MA reading particular RC Scale rules proposals page 135 December issue eyes fell SC-90-9 proposal compatriot Dave Platt word down grapevine Dave feels since Gas models weighed less fuel battery electric-pow ered model should weighed less bat tery due respect Daves expertise Continued page 10 8 Model Aviation g d kI Buk FROM SKYLINE HOBBYS MFG 100% Money Back antee *7995 Fully Ageobanic JA Lane Special Tail Dragger 715 Wingspan Glemer 7 60 Wingspan 1260 eq Wing Area BIbs 45-602 Stroke 60-904 Stroke 4 channel RIC Excellent plane pilot minimal experience45A Fueelage Length 5 lb-b oc 46 Two stroke 60 Feet Building easy reed blueprintsFour Stroke Tell Dragger Semetric Air Foil Unique desIgn appearance Ughtwslght fast end easy buIld Kits Include Balsa Pre-Molded ABS Cowling Pre-Bent Landing Gear Nose Gear Hardware Pack canopy Pre-cut Die-cut Parts Full-Size Rolled Plans Detailed Step-By-Step Instructions Ask About Other Kits Available Order participating hobby shops see local hobby shop Great EscapeApex HobbiesCave Springs Hobby 1426 Leurens Rd Greenville sc 29607RS 3 Box 7735 Tazeweli VA 24651 23-c Mesico Road 803-235-8320 3-988-9005 charles MO 63303 VISA MC Am Espress end MC314-441-7332 Mc end VISA M-F 930-900 Sat-930 500 -900 800 Sat 900 500 M-F- 12-9 Sat 9-9 Sun -12-6 orders add *395 per kit shipping handling COD shipments available 220 Write color brochure ine Hobbys Mfg. 49 Treebeard ce St charles MO 63303 CU LPE P PEE C MODELS INC 2520 Ueahegtea laeqaa II 52001 31915134130 IF YOU LIKE OUR KIT PRICES1906-863-1225AK CHECK OUT OUR QUALITY EVEN BETTER Business Hours lcstrtrsl time Mon Fr 800 until 600 SEND FOR OUR FREE CA TALOG Weekends Chance 0K 7K $39 99 f7AW SN 1/L0IIA g ea eround sport flyerGreet beg~ers bs Span 60 Power 29-40 2-cycle 40-60 V $64 994Cyce Pants optional $399 SymetricaiAirtoiltullyaerobaticandtast SpaneOPowerA bipe loners delight smooth aerobatic Span 60 40-50 Pants optional $499 weight 5-lbspower 50-90 2-c cia 90-120 4-cycle weight 7-lbs Pants optional 99 SPECIAL SALE ITEMSNEW900SALESeaplane Floats 030 2o4 clear sindabield maf I700 09936 $2999 48 $3599 e Vintage o~00100 & ply construction 9900 Zone Saw245199 Tack dow79 2/1 39nylon nrounhflg hardware Single edge razor blade iSO/bo7S020wheel collars screws V scale wheel pants op 4W1299899full size piano included SCALE WE ALSO STOCK Socket head cap screws$15999 eats weetters etc Tanks wpeelalinksetc i4otStattThis 1962 Oshkosh Grand OMP Epoop T-PlOsChampion popular bipe market today An Reoor blades Aircraft Plyeasy flyer cotremely aerobatic mean bone 24 5 48 lona Metric andframework Includes cowl pants alum gear brined wireW inch Sail drinersparts hardware decals windshield material instructions in/photos cockpit coaming 2 sheets futt size rolled plans TERMS US Carrency Only accept MC Span 73 Power 120-315 cu Chord 12 weight e Visa COO Cesh COO-5300 Handling 5400 PP add 5450 COO must Cash K stars auth no 10% rastockina charge I~at ifouca ifodeIsMoney Order Cewlied Check Returns must Oats Os ContInental US add 20% Eocesa efanded Mictriaco reoldents add 49k sales tao K P 0 Boo 1 12A Menominee Mtchtgan 49858 s908863-1 225WPrices sablect cosnac notice KKKKKKKKKKKKKK Kits Oeaigned Sy WALT MOUCHA Made Pride America People Care * Wespecializeincuatomwirebend- * * ing die cu0ing No lob too big * small Call write quote KKKKK ELECTRIC SEMI-SCALE Radio Control Sport/Trainer Wing Span 67 3/4 Length 37 1/X PAUL K GUILLOW INC WAKEFIELD MA 01880 FINALLY Ultimate Board Designed & engineered Warp Free Construction High-Tec Material 2845 SHERIDAN LN PORT ARTHUR TEXAS 77640 409-982-8777 Poctoble ond Lightweight o Conveniently Stored Largec2Ox77 Thick high density cork pin surface Unaffected temperature ond humidity CASH PRICE $14895 Con UPS VISA & MC beg differ case electricpowered model firmly believe bat tery models fuel tank therefore model should weighed bat tery placebut fully discharged Jim Newman Hobart IN Too bad isn t issue comes out April 1 Thfrd-Order Harmonic Reduction Program Certain readers may interested knowing computer programs have developed arranging flight lines frequency use minimize third-order harmonic interference Doing some way really essential anyone puts large events contests Its easy spot harmonic pairs small number fliersnot easy computer help six planes air borne time programs used 1988 Flying Circus put Greater Cincin nati RC Club event involving over 100 airplanes 200 club members 3000 spectators previous years maximum number planes could aloft tome six the frequency coordi nator could handle programs use 1988 enabled us run events eight planes air once experi Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation PRODUCTS Complete Line Exhaust Systems d Pipes0 Muffled Tuned Pipes O Headers C Venturi Mufflers O Expansion Mufflers Helicopter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems UnsurpaSSed WokmanShIo # Performance FOR THE SERIOUS COMPETITOR ULTIMA_________ Wingspan 129 Airfoil Selig 4061 Controls Ailerons Flaps Stabilator Rudder 3 Piece Bolt-On Wing Remoyable Nose Cone Epoxy Fiberglass Fuselage $20995 PIus 395 S&H es Add 65% Tax Complete Catalog S3D0 Stone e Scale ElectrIc Full Size MARQUART COLOR PHOTO PACK 3c5 ao10 -12 Great datsun & scale docu mentstion ONLY $149 ARRIVING SOON 3 naw 14 scsi Sipsa kIt 5oildyout ciroic SenIor AsroportPJ299 Mehier PJ299 Seen W Weight 22 lb yower2cl end op Price ennonnoed Aircraft Cars Boats Radios Systems nes Hardware Books 0 Videos Finishing materials Accessories R/C dealers Plus much Kaimbach Publishing Co 1027 N 7th St Milwaukee WI 53233-1 471 YES Please send me copies Radio Control Buyers Guide Price per copy $11 95/#24626 E check enclosed Name Charge credit card Charge ercard D Visa Card # Street Exp e1t City State Zip Include postage handling U S $1 foreign $150 Make payment U S funds Wisconsin residents add 5% sales tax TR26O Nw French Aerebeffe Duagu 1/4 Standoff Scale Kit Span85 Length66 Wing areal2l3 sq Weight.. 165 lbs Power035-040 G38G62 Fdt $21500 plus shipping *1100 Everything scratch kit 55 prscut wood pEW hacompists modal z 4 wood G team construction Fiberglas cowl & pants 2-ploc plug-In wings Feam core alrfolled tall surfaces INt tail brace wires requredl FOR MORE INFO ONTO PLACE ORDER CONTACT SPIRIT LAKE HOBBIES Ph 712 336-5586 1621 HIll Ave Spirit Luke IA 51360 enced show team pilots commented greatly reduced number radio problems Id like share programs can make use $5 Ill send compiled programs user docu mentation 360K diskette IBM PCTM compatibles R Minnich 763 E 93 Drive Indianapolis IN 46240 Conversion Hams As amateur radio operator Ham have always wanted use Ham sixmeter band RC airplanes cost availability six-meter equipment has kept 72 MHz Since Futaba FP-74L transmitter lost its flight pack decided try converting six ters using Ace RC RF deck Sil ver Seven receiver project suc cess have converted Con quest series transmitter should very similar Any Hams wanting instruction sheet please send pre-addressed stamped envelope Robert Seeber 14207 Kuehster Rd Littleton CO 80127 responding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation 0018 Worlds Largest Range Fiberglass Carbon Fiber Props Sizes 1/2 Quarter Scale s 2 3 4 Blades Increased Availability 1989 Send S S E Information TOM DIXON 1938 Peachtree Suite 401 Atlanta GA 30309 12 Model Aviation Now can own source book radio control modeling formation o Control Buyers Guide 300 pages thousands product listings all-new 12th Edition Ra dio Control Buyers Guide provides up-to-date information radio control enthusiast needs her youre beginner NATS champion Theres no other RIO book source like #24626 $1195 ORDER TODAY Sawteh Nit $10300 ins sNpplng $1100 taut puts campy landing par s luau deal tar slug laS urtacas tufts duck hatch DELUXE Elf $28500 plus shipping $1100 Easryittlag Ia IaN kit hut stilt sing spars Inatallud slugs utah tuNis duck hatch itt pa-sklsuud silk 1/15 balsa MAKES OttILilSIS GUICKI / A-J INTERCEPTOR RTF $696 $495 000 TETS PEECENT OS PETCE FOE EACH *00 ONA AnvdJU AIRCRAFT COMPANY PO Box 68132 Portland OR 97268
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/03
Page Numbers: 6, 8, 10, 12
Dill Efflngt Says oucted Fan interest goes back 1960a beat flying scale Jet still Navy F4D SKYRAY design en stable won California Flightmasters endurance contest flying competidon prop driven modelsl letest SKYRAY bigso big 1078 square inch effective wing ares 6-114 diameter tailpipe can take availeble ductad fan units can flown standard engInes conventionally mounted internally took much weight out original basic structure makes electric power feasible Plan n Pattern set includes above information perts jigs drawings plus retracting gear installation Navy MD-i Skyray RCDF-2 $2995 1% scale ength 48% wingspan 10 lbs 4 5 channle P/C actible lending gear Turbofas Bryoni Krm 720 Fans 40 90 engines Navy MD-i Skyray RCDF-1 $1995 RD-20 RK-720 fans channel P/C ale 44 length wing spans 31 lbs P/C Piper Cub J-3 2800 sq wing area For20-3Ocidengines $2995 900 sq wing area - for20toBoengines 3-4 channel P/C Rc6S-i Quarter Scale RIC World War SE-SA SOIIwtitgapan 2220sq wing area 78 22 engines RCO8-7$2495 SPAD C-XIII 79% span 2120 sq wing area Capable Flyer ures imaginationl RCOS-6$2796 Fokker DR-i Triplane 72 wing span 1772 sq ares 78to 150 engines RCQS-6$2496 Camel F1 ewingn lascoP wlo P/C Iill 2150 sq wing area struction 65 sq ft drawIngs PCO8-11$2496 III El luger Founding Member AMA NFFS Hall Famer Prices complete plens sub-assembly detailed parts lets Add $200 Mulling Tube SEND FOR BROCHURE ahead crowd New brochure showIng new Plan Sets 1980 Send $100 refundable first orderl WE TECHNICAL SERVICES PO Box 76884-A Atlanta GA 30323 Wifes Challenger snapshot son James holding wifes Challenger built pians featured November 1986 Model Aviation Pamela ordered plans soon read article began year-and-a-half project plane coverea wan Micaflim painted Perfect-Cheveron blue Power control provided Golden Bee 049 Futaba radio test flew Challenger July went very well am very proud Pamela comple tion Old-Timer fulltime mother also working nurse other son Art Jr now 20 months old daughter Allison just four months also managed finish PT-13D Lompeted Scale Masters Qual ifier June can see wifes Challenger really challenge am very proud what has done help family enjoy RC Airplane modeling can great hobby family Thanks great magazine look ward month Arthur G Newland Sr Camas WA Jack Ports Hi-Q have looking plans etc Jack Ports Hi-Q RC model Jack won 1953 Nationals Plans pub lished national magazines per haps American Modeler Air Trails flew times Jack Port Don Lowe Springfield Municipal Airport late SOs Continued page 8 PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Made U S BARSTOCK ALUMINUM SPINNERS Part NoSize 11-150-B .1112 11175-B .. 1-314 11-200-8 11-225-8 .. 2-114 11-226-8 .. 21/4 FAI . TI-250-B .. 2-1/2 11-251-B .. 2112 FAt .. 11-275-B 3/4 11276-B .. 23/4 FAt . 11300B fl301B FAll 11325-B3-1/4 11-350-B 31/2 TT375-B.. 3-3/4 11-400-B 4 RetailApprot PriceWeight $1395058 oz 1495095oz 1595100ot 1695160ot 1895150ot 1895190oz 2095170oz 2295220oz 2495200oz 2695260oz 2895250oz 3695340oz 4995470oz 5995520oz 6995570oz 3 Pieces Cone Back Plate Retainer Screw Note 3 4 Blade Spinners Available Sizes Add $3 00 Per Spinner PROP NUT ADAPTORS V 0 Part NoSize 11-140-A .1/4-28 11-147-A . 1/4-28/7mm 11-610-A6x 10mm 11-710-A7 x 10mm . 11-516-A5/16-24 11-518-A5/16-24/8mm 11-810-A8 x 10mm 11-825-A8 x 125mm 11-375-A3/8-24 TT-125-AlOx 125mm Approx Weighl 061 02 061 02 063 02 082 02 076 oz p07602 076 02 075 02 117 02 115 02 3 Pieces Nut Washer Machined Bushing Add $350 Shipping Handling Prices subject change notice ROMCO MFG INC OX 836 SOUTH HOUSTON TEXAS 77587 713 943-1867 6 Model Aviation rs Ae Editor letters will carefully consIdered general Interest used Send Model AvIation 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Relail Price $495 495 495 495 495 495 495 495 595 595 Polyhedral Wing-$41 PP Aileron Wing-$46 PP versatile 1/2 meter wingspan Foam Wing Glider Piloted Paul Wilson crewed Rusty Shaw & Leroy Satterlee Chupersoas designers set Class distance record 66 miles Eppler 214 Selitn 4061 Wincr Airft-sil Terxy Edmonds famous pair thermal duration IC has superior per formance 2 meter events CALLISTO takes over dominate standard class Recoil Tubing XL same design original Recoil Tubing now incorporated longer tube New Fourmost Recoil Tubing XL six foot length super tough fuel proof urethane tubing preformed six inch coil 4 After use tubing will retract its original spacesaving form out soil out way Recoil Tubing XL may used gasoline diesel well glow fuel Price $550No 135 Size 1/8 lD FOURMOST PRODUCTS 4040 24TH AVEFOREST GROVE OR 97116503 357-2732 attached fuel can allows placement field box fuel can convenient distance aircraft boat Anyone having plans information unusual design please contact 1614/864-7053 write Norm Hupp 2825A Citizens P1 Columbus OH 43232 usually don t print requests infor mation about old plans because would quickly take up space ever since think wrongly Model Aviation successor Air Trails American Modeler American Aircraft Modeler lots folks write us believing can supply old plans s status far know Full-size plans Air Trails han dled firm named Hobby Helpers company appears out business mail returned undeliverable last known address Plans American Modeler Ameri can Aircraft Modeler time sold Sport Modeler magazine following bank ruptcy AAM publisher Sport Mod eler went through several different own erships last did resurface after doors closed can speculate whether original plan draw ings may have destroyed process Lots modelers still have interest old plans reader can shed better light location origi nals please contact editor/publisher Dihedral Enclosed copy letter have sent Blame Beron-Rawdon thanked fine articles dis cussed dihedral congratu lated having guts publish must have sizable number people argued such stuff hasnt place MA Rest assured few us en joy truly technical side hobby Perhaps minority enjoy ment less devotees runway-ready kits probably few er us understand loneliness publisher Editors wonder out reads anymoreanyone critic does WL Kincheloe Magnolia CA Without Fuel Christmas weekend has given little time catch up MA reading particular RC Scale rules proposals page 135 December issue eyes fell SC-90-9 proposal compatriot Dave Platt word down grapevine Dave feels since Gas models weighed less fuel battery electric-pow ered model should weighed less bat tery due respect Daves expertise Continued page 10 8 Model Aviation g d kI Buk FROM SKYLINE HOBBYS MFG 100% Money Back antee *7995 Fully Ageobanic JA Lane Special Tail Dragger 715 Wingspan Glemer 7 60 Wingspan 1260 eq Wing Area BIbs 45-602 Stroke 60-904 Stroke 4 channel RIC Excellent plane pilot minimal experience45A Fueelage Length 5 lb-b oc 46 Two stroke 60 Feet Building easy reed blueprintsFour Stroke Tell Dragger Semetric Air Foil Unique desIgn appearance Ughtwslght fast end easy buIld Kits Include Balsa Pre-Molded ABS Cowling Pre-Bent Landing Gear Nose Gear Hardware Pack canopy Pre-cut Die-cut Parts Full-Size Rolled Plans Detailed Step-By-Step Instructions Ask About Other Kits Available Order participating hobby shops see local hobby shop Great EscapeApex HobbiesCave Springs Hobby 1426 Leurens Rd Greenville sc 29607RS 3 Box 7735 Tazeweli VA 24651 23-c Mesico Road 803-235-8320 3-988-9005 charles MO 63303 VISA MC Am Espress end MC314-441-7332 Mc end VISA M-F 930-900 Sat-930 500 -900 800 Sat 900 500 M-F- 12-9 Sat 9-9 Sun -12-6 orders add *395 per kit shipping handling COD shipments available 220 Write color brochure ine Hobbys Mfg. 49 Treebeard ce St charles MO 63303 CU LPE P PEE C MODELS INC 2520 Ueahegtea laeqaa II 52001 31915134130 IF YOU LIKE OUR KIT PRICES1906-863-1225AK CHECK OUT OUR QUALITY EVEN BETTER Business Hours lcstrtrsl time Mon Fr 800 until 600 SEND FOR OUR FREE CA TALOG Weekends Chance 0K 7K $39 99 f7AW SN 1/L0IIA g ea eround sport flyerGreet beg~ers bs Span 60 Power 29-40 2-cycle 40-60 V $64 994Cyce Pants optional $399 SymetricaiAirtoiltullyaerobaticandtast SpaneOPowerA bipe loners delight smooth aerobatic Span 60 40-50 Pants optional $499 weight 5-lbspower 50-90 2-c cia 90-120 4-cycle weight 7-lbs Pants optional 99 SPECIAL SALE ITEMSNEW900SALESeaplane Floats 030 2o4 clear sindabield maf I700 09936 $2999 48 $3599 e Vintage o~00100 & ply construction 9900 Zone Saw245199 Tack dow79 2/1 39nylon nrounhflg hardware Single edge razor blade iSO/bo7S020wheel collars screws V scale wheel pants op 4W1299899full size piano included SCALE WE ALSO STOCK Socket head cap screws$15999 eats weetters etc Tanks wpeelalinksetc i4otStattThis 1962 Oshkosh Grand OMP Epoop T-PlOsChampion popular bipe market today An Reoor blades Aircraft Plyeasy flyer cotremely aerobatic mean bone 24 5 48 lona Metric andframework Includes cowl pants alum gear brined wireW inch Sail drinersparts hardware decals windshield material instructions in/photos cockpit coaming 2 sheets futt size rolled plans TERMS US Carrency Only accept MC Span 73 Power 120-315 cu Chord 12 weight e Visa COO Cesh COO-5300 Handling 5400 PP add 5450 COO must Cash K stars auth no 10% rastockina charge I~at ifouca ifodeIsMoney Order Cewlied Check Returns must Oats Os ContInental US add 20% Eocesa efanded Mictriaco reoldents add 49k sales tao K P 0 Boo 1 12A Menominee Mtchtgan 49858 s908863-1 225WPrices sablect cosnac notice KKKKKKKKKKKKKK Kits Oeaigned Sy WALT MOUCHA Made Pride America People Care * Wespecializeincuatomwirebend- * * ing die cu0ing No lob too big * small Call write quote KKKKK ELECTRIC SEMI-SCALE Radio Control Sport/Trainer Wing Span 67 3/4 Length 37 1/X PAUL K GUILLOW INC WAKEFIELD MA 01880 FINALLY Ultimate Board Designed & engineered Warp Free Construction High-Tec Material 2845 SHERIDAN LN PORT ARTHUR TEXAS 77640 409-982-8777 Poctoble ond Lightweight o Conveniently Stored Largec2Ox77 Thick high density cork pin surface Unaffected temperature ond humidity CASH PRICE $14895 Con UPS VISA & MC beg differ case electricpowered model firmly believe bat tery models fuel tank therefore model should weighed bat tery placebut fully discharged Jim Newman Hobart IN Too bad isn t issue comes out April 1 Thfrd-Order Harmonic Reduction Program Certain readers may interested knowing computer programs have developed arranging flight lines frequency use minimize third-order harmonic interference Doing some way really essential anyone puts large events contests Its easy spot harmonic pairs small number fliersnot easy computer help six planes air borne time programs used 1988 Flying Circus put Greater Cincin nati RC Club event involving over 100 airplanes 200 club members 3000 spectators previous years maximum number planes could aloft tome six the frequency coordi nator could handle programs use 1988 enabled us run events eight planes air once experi Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation PRODUCTS Complete Line Exhaust Systems d Pipes0 Muffled Tuned Pipes O Headers C Venturi Mufflers O Expansion Mufflers Helicopter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems UnsurpaSSed WokmanShIo # Performance FOR THE SERIOUS COMPETITOR ULTIMA_________ Wingspan 129 Airfoil Selig 4061 Controls Ailerons Flaps Stabilator Rudder 3 Piece Bolt-On Wing Remoyable Nose Cone Epoxy Fiberglass Fuselage $20995 PIus 395 S&H es Add 65% Tax Complete Catalog S3D0 Stone e Scale ElectrIc Full Size MARQUART COLOR PHOTO PACK 3c5 ao10 -12 Great datsun & scale docu mentstion ONLY $149 ARRIVING SOON 3 naw 14 scsi Sipsa kIt 5oildyout ciroic SenIor AsroportPJ299 Mehier PJ299 Seen W Weight 22 lb yower2cl end op Price ennonnoed Aircraft Cars Boats Radios Systems nes Hardware Books 0 Videos Finishing materials Accessories R/C dealers Plus much Kaimbach Publishing Co 1027 N 7th St Milwaukee WI 53233-1 471 YES Please send me copies Radio Control Buyers Guide Price per copy $11 95/#24626 E check enclosed Name Charge credit card Charge ercard D Visa Card # Street Exp e1t City State Zip Include postage handling U S $1 foreign $150 Make payment U S funds Wisconsin residents add 5% sales tax TR26O Nw French Aerebeffe Duagu 1/4 Standoff Scale Kit Span85 Length66 Wing areal2l3 sq Weight.. 165 lbs Power035-040 G38G62 Fdt $21500 plus shipping *1100 Everything scratch kit 55 prscut wood pEW hacompists modal z 4 wood G team construction Fiberglas cowl & pants 2-ploc plug-In wings Feam core alrfolled tall surfaces INt tail brace wires requredl FOR MORE INFO ONTO PLACE ORDER CONTACT SPIRIT LAKE HOBBIES Ph 712 336-5586 1621 HIll Ave Spirit Luke IA 51360 enced show team pilots commented greatly reduced number radio problems Id like share programs can make use $5 Ill send compiled programs user docu mentation 360K diskette IBM PCTM compatibles R Minnich 763 E 93 Drive Indianapolis IN 46240 Conversion Hams As amateur radio operator Ham have always wanted use Ham sixmeter band RC airplanes cost availability six-meter equipment has kept 72 MHz Since Futaba FP-74L transmitter lost its flight pack decided try converting six ters using Ace RC RF deck Sil ver Seven receiver project suc cess have converted Con quest series transmitter should very similar Any Hams wanting instruction sheet please send pre-addressed stamped envelope Robert Seeber 14207 Kuehster Rd Littleton CO 80127 responding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation 0018 Worlds Largest Range Fiberglass Carbon Fiber Props Sizes 1/2 Quarter Scale s 2 3 4 Blades Increased Availability 1989 Send S S E Information TOM DIXON 1938 Peachtree Suite 401 Atlanta GA 30309 12 Model Aviation Now can own source book radio control modeling formation o Control Buyers Guide 300 pages thousands product listings all-new 12th Edition Ra dio Control Buyers Guide provides up-to-date information radio control enthusiast needs her youre beginner NATS champion Theres no other RIO book source like #24626 $1195 ORDER TODAY Sawteh Nit $10300 ins sNpplng $1100 taut puts campy landing par s luau deal tar slug laS urtacas tufts duck hatch DELUXE Elf $28500 plus shipping $1100 Easryittlag Ia IaN kit hut stilt sing spars Inatallud slugs utah tuNis duck hatch itt pa-sklsuud silk 1/15 balsa MAKES OttILilSIS GUICKI / A-J INTERCEPTOR RTF $696 $495 000 TETS PEECENT OS PETCE FOE EACH *00 ONA AnvdJU AIRCRAFT COMPANY PO Box 68132 Portland OR 97268
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/03
Page Numbers: 6, 8, 10, 12
Dill Efflngt Says oucted Fan interest goes back 1960a beat flying scale Jet still Navy F4D SKYRAY design en stable won California Flightmasters endurance contest flying competidon prop driven modelsl letest SKYRAY bigso big 1078 square inch effective wing ares 6-114 diameter tailpipe can take availeble ductad fan units can flown standard engInes conventionally mounted internally took much weight out original basic structure makes electric power feasible Plan n Pattern set includes above information perts jigs drawings plus retracting gear installation Navy MD-i Skyray RCDF-2 $2995 1% scale ength 48% wingspan 10 lbs 4 5 channle P/C actible lending gear Turbofas Bryoni Krm 720 Fans 40 90 engines Navy MD-i Skyray RCDF-1 $1995 RD-20 RK-720 fans channel P/C ale 44 length wing spans 31 lbs P/C Piper Cub J-3 2800 sq wing area For20-3Ocidengines $2995 900 sq wing area - for20toBoengines 3-4 channel P/C Rc6S-i Quarter Scale RIC World War SE-SA SOIIwtitgapan 2220sq wing area 78 22 engines RCO8-7$2495 SPAD C-XIII 79% span 2120 sq wing area Capable Flyer ures imaginationl RCOS-6$2796 Fokker DR-i Triplane 72 wing span 1772 sq ares 78to 150 engines RCQS-6$2496 Camel F1 ewingn lascoP wlo P/C Iill 2150 sq wing area struction 65 sq ft drawIngs PCO8-11$2496 III El luger Founding Member AMA NFFS Hall Famer Prices complete plens sub-assembly detailed parts lets Add $200 Mulling Tube SEND FOR BROCHURE ahead crowd New brochure showIng new Plan Sets 1980 Send $100 refundable first orderl WE TECHNICAL SERVICES PO Box 76884-A Atlanta GA 30323 Wifes Challenger snapshot son James holding wifes Challenger built pians featured November 1986 Model Aviation Pamela ordered plans soon read article began year-and-a-half project plane coverea wan Micaflim painted Perfect-Cheveron blue Power control provided Golden Bee 049 Futaba radio test flew Challenger July went very well am very proud Pamela comple tion Old-Timer fulltime mother also working nurse other son Art Jr now 20 months old daughter Allison just four months also managed finish PT-13D Lompeted Scale Masters Qual ifier June can see wifes Challenger really challenge am very proud what has done help family enjoy RC Airplane modeling can great hobby family Thanks great magazine look ward month Arthur G Newland Sr Camas WA Jack Ports Hi-Q have looking plans etc Jack Ports Hi-Q RC model Jack won 1953 Nationals Plans pub lished national magazines per haps American Modeler Air Trails flew times Jack Port Don Lowe Springfield Municipal Airport late SOs Continued page 8 PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Made U S BARSTOCK ALUMINUM SPINNERS Part NoSize 11-150-B .1112 11175-B .. 1-314 11-200-8 11-225-8 .. 2-114 11-226-8 .. 21/4 FAI . TI-250-B .. 2-1/2 11-251-B .. 2112 FAt .. 11-275-B 3/4 11276-B .. 23/4 FAt . 11300B fl301B FAll 11325-B3-1/4 11-350-B 31/2 TT375-B.. 3-3/4 11-400-B 4 RetailApprot PriceWeight $1395058 oz 1495095oz 1595100ot 1695160ot 1895150ot 1895190oz 2095170oz 2295220oz 2495200oz 2695260oz 2895250oz 3695340oz 4995470oz 5995520oz 6995570oz 3 Pieces Cone Back Plate Retainer Screw Note 3 4 Blade Spinners Available Sizes Add $3 00 Per Spinner PROP NUT ADAPTORS V 0 Part NoSize 11-140-A .1/4-28 11-147-A . 1/4-28/7mm 11-610-A6x 10mm 11-710-A7 x 10mm . 11-516-A5/16-24 11-518-A5/16-24/8mm 11-810-A8 x 10mm 11-825-A8 x 125mm 11-375-A3/8-24 TT-125-AlOx 125mm Approx Weighl 061 02 061 02 063 02 082 02 076 oz p07602 076 02 075 02 117 02 115 02 3 Pieces Nut Washer Machined Bushing Add $350 Shipping Handling Prices subject change notice ROMCO MFG INC OX 836 SOUTH HOUSTON TEXAS 77587 713 943-1867 6 Model Aviation rs Ae Editor letters will carefully consIdered general Interest used Send Model AvIation 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Relail Price $495 495 495 495 495 495 495 495 595 595 Polyhedral Wing-$41 PP Aileron Wing-$46 PP versatile 1/2 meter wingspan Foam Wing Glider Piloted Paul Wilson crewed Rusty Shaw & Leroy Satterlee Chupersoas designers set Class distance record 66 miles Eppler 214 Selitn 4061 Wincr Airft-sil Terxy Edmonds famous pair thermal duration IC has superior per formance 2 meter events CALLISTO takes over dominate standard class Recoil Tubing XL same design original Recoil Tubing now incorporated longer tube New Fourmost Recoil Tubing XL six foot length super tough fuel proof urethane tubing preformed six inch coil 4 After use tubing will retract its original spacesaving form out soil out way Recoil Tubing XL may used gasoline diesel well glow fuel Price $550No 135 Size 1/8 lD FOURMOST PRODUCTS 4040 24TH AVEFOREST GROVE OR 97116503 357-2732 attached fuel can allows placement field box fuel can convenient distance aircraft boat Anyone having plans information unusual design please contact 1614/864-7053 write Norm Hupp 2825A Citizens P1 Columbus OH 43232 usually don t print requests infor mation about old plans because would quickly take up space ever since think wrongly Model Aviation successor Air Trails American Modeler American Aircraft Modeler lots folks write us believing can supply old plans s status far know Full-size plans Air Trails han dled firm named Hobby Helpers company appears out business mail returned undeliverable last known address Plans American Modeler Ameri can Aircraft Modeler time sold Sport Modeler magazine following bank ruptcy AAM publisher Sport Mod eler went through several different own erships last did resurface after doors closed can speculate whether original plan draw ings may have destroyed process Lots modelers still have interest old plans reader can shed better light location origi nals please contact editor/publisher Dihedral Enclosed copy letter have sent Blame Beron-Rawdon thanked fine articles dis cussed dihedral congratu lated having guts publish must have sizable number people argued such stuff hasnt place MA Rest assured few us en joy truly technical side hobby Perhaps minority enjoy ment less devotees runway-ready kits probably few er us understand loneliness publisher Editors wonder out reads anymoreanyone critic does WL Kincheloe Magnolia CA Without Fuel Christmas weekend has given little time catch up MA reading particular RC Scale rules proposals page 135 December issue eyes fell SC-90-9 proposal compatriot Dave Platt word down grapevine Dave feels since Gas models weighed less fuel battery electric-pow ered model should weighed less bat tery due respect Daves expertise Continued page 10 8 Model Aviation g d kI Buk FROM SKYLINE HOBBYS MFG 100% Money Back antee *7995 Fully Ageobanic JA Lane Special Tail Dragger 715 Wingspan Glemer 7 60 Wingspan 1260 eq Wing Area BIbs 45-602 Stroke 60-904 Stroke 4 channel RIC Excellent plane pilot minimal experience45A Fueelage Length 5 lb-b oc 46 Two stroke 60 Feet Building easy reed blueprintsFour Stroke Tell Dragger Semetric Air Foil Unique desIgn appearance Ughtwslght fast end easy buIld Kits Include Balsa Pre-Molded ABS Cowling Pre-Bent Landing Gear Nose Gear Hardware Pack canopy Pre-cut Die-cut Parts Full-Size Rolled Plans Detailed Step-By-Step Instructions Ask About Other Kits Available Order participating hobby shops see local hobby shop Great EscapeApex HobbiesCave Springs Hobby 1426 Leurens Rd Greenville sc 29607RS 3 Box 7735 Tazeweli VA 24651 23-c Mesico Road 803-235-8320 3-988-9005 charles MO 63303 VISA MC Am Espress end MC314-441-7332 Mc end VISA M-F 930-900 Sat-930 500 -900 800 Sat 900 500 M-F- 12-9 Sat 9-9 Sun -12-6 orders add *395 per kit shipping handling COD shipments available 220 Write color brochure ine Hobbys Mfg. 49 Treebeard ce St charles MO 63303 CU LPE P PEE C MODELS INC 2520 Ueahegtea laeqaa II 52001 31915134130 IF YOU LIKE OUR KIT PRICES1906-863-1225AK CHECK OUT OUR QUALITY EVEN BETTER Business Hours lcstrtrsl time Mon Fr 800 until 600 SEND FOR OUR FREE CA TALOG Weekends Chance 0K 7K $39 99 f7AW SN 1/L0IIA g ea eround sport flyerGreet beg~ers bs Span 60 Power 29-40 2-cycle 40-60 V $64 994Cyce Pants optional $399 SymetricaiAirtoiltullyaerobaticandtast SpaneOPowerA bipe loners delight smooth aerobatic Span 60 40-50 Pants optional $499 weight 5-lbspower 50-90 2-c cia 90-120 4-cycle weight 7-lbs Pants optional 99 SPECIAL SALE ITEMSNEW900SALESeaplane Floats 030 2o4 clear sindabield maf I700 09936 $2999 48 $3599 e Vintage o~00100 & ply construction 9900 Zone Saw245199 Tack dow79 2/1 39nylon nrounhflg hardware Single edge razor blade iSO/bo7S020wheel collars screws V scale wheel pants op 4W1299899full size piano included SCALE WE ALSO STOCK Socket head cap screws$15999 eats weetters etc Tanks wpeelalinksetc i4otStattThis 1962 Oshkosh Grand OMP Epoop T-PlOsChampion popular bipe market today An Reoor blades Aircraft Plyeasy flyer cotremely aerobatic mean bone 24 5 48 lona Metric andframework Includes cowl pants alum gear brined wireW inch Sail drinersparts hardware decals windshield material instructions in/photos cockpit coaming 2 sheets futt size rolled plans TERMS US Carrency Only accept MC Span 73 Power 120-315 cu Chord 12 weight e Visa COO Cesh COO-5300 Handling 5400 PP add 5450 COO must Cash K stars auth no 10% rastockina charge I~at ifouca ifodeIsMoney Order Cewlied Check Returns must Oats Os ContInental US add 20% Eocesa efanded Mictriaco reoldents add 49k sales tao K P 0 Boo 1 12A Menominee Mtchtgan 49858 s908863-1 225WPrices sablect cosnac notice KKKKKKKKKKKKKK Kits Oeaigned Sy WALT MOUCHA Made Pride America People Care * Wespecializeincuatomwirebend- * * ing die cu0ing No lob too big * small Call write quote KKKKK ELECTRIC SEMI-SCALE Radio Control Sport/Trainer Wing Span 67 3/4 Length 37 1/X PAUL K GUILLOW INC WAKEFIELD MA 01880 FINALLY Ultimate Board Designed & engineered Warp Free Construction High-Tec Material 2845 SHERIDAN LN PORT ARTHUR TEXAS 77640 409-982-8777 Poctoble ond Lightweight o Conveniently Stored Largec2Ox77 Thick high density cork pin surface Unaffected temperature ond humidity CASH PRICE $14895 Con UPS VISA & MC beg differ case electricpowered model firmly believe bat tery models fuel tank therefore model should weighed bat tery placebut fully discharged Jim Newman Hobart IN Too bad isn t issue comes out April 1 Thfrd-Order Harmonic Reduction Program Certain readers may interested knowing computer programs have developed arranging flight lines frequency use minimize third-order harmonic interference Doing some way really essential anyone puts large events contests Its easy spot harmonic pairs small number fliersnot easy computer help six planes air borne time programs used 1988 Flying Circus put Greater Cincin nati RC Club event involving over 100 airplanes 200 club members 3000 spectators previous years maximum number planes could aloft tome six the frequency coordi nator could handle programs use 1988 enabled us run events eight planes air once experi Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation PRODUCTS Complete Line Exhaust Systems d Pipes0 Muffled Tuned Pipes O Headers C Venturi Mufflers O Expansion Mufflers Helicopter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems UnsurpaSSed WokmanShIo # Performance FOR THE SERIOUS COMPETITOR ULTIMA_________ Wingspan 129 Airfoil Selig 4061 Controls Ailerons Flaps Stabilator Rudder 3 Piece Bolt-On Wing Remoyable Nose Cone Epoxy Fiberglass Fuselage $20995 PIus 395 S&H es Add 65% Tax Complete Catalog S3D0 Stone e Scale ElectrIc Full Size MARQUART COLOR PHOTO PACK 3c5 ao10 -12 Great datsun & scale docu mentstion ONLY $149 ARRIVING SOON 3 naw 14 scsi Sipsa kIt 5oildyout ciroic SenIor AsroportPJ299 Mehier PJ299 Seen W Weight 22 lb yower2cl end op Price ennonnoed Aircraft Cars Boats Radios Systems nes Hardware Books 0 Videos Finishing materials Accessories R/C dealers Plus much Kaimbach Publishing Co 1027 N 7th St Milwaukee WI 53233-1 471 YES Please send me copies Radio Control Buyers Guide Price per copy $11 95/#24626 E check enclosed Name Charge credit card Charge ercard D Visa Card # Street Exp e1t City State Zip Include postage handling U S $1 foreign $150 Make payment U S funds Wisconsin residents add 5% sales tax TR26O Nw French Aerebeffe Duagu 1/4 Standoff Scale Kit Span85 Length66 Wing areal2l3 sq Weight.. 165 lbs Power035-040 G38G62 Fdt $21500 plus shipping *1100 Everything scratch kit 55 prscut wood pEW hacompists modal z 4 wood G team construction Fiberglas cowl & pants 2-ploc plug-In wings Feam core alrfolled tall surfaces INt tail brace wires requredl FOR MORE INFO ONTO PLACE ORDER CONTACT SPIRIT LAKE HOBBIES Ph 712 336-5586 1621 HIll Ave Spirit Luke IA 51360 enced show team pilots commented greatly reduced number radio problems Id like share programs can make use $5 Ill send compiled programs user docu mentation 360K diskette IBM PCTM compatibles R Minnich 763 E 93 Drive Indianapolis IN 46240 Conversion Hams As amateur radio operator Ham have always wanted use Ham sixmeter band RC airplanes cost availability six-meter equipment has kept 72 MHz Since Futaba FP-74L transmitter lost its flight pack decided try converting six ters using Ace RC RF deck Sil ver Seven receiver project suc cess have converted Con quest series transmitter should very similar Any Hams wanting instruction sheet please send pre-addressed stamped envelope Robert Seeber 14207 Kuehster Rd Littleton CO 80127 responding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation 0018 Worlds Largest Range Fiberglass Carbon Fiber Props Sizes 1/2 Quarter Scale s 2 3 4 Blades Increased Availability 1989 Send S S E Information TOM DIXON 1938 Peachtree Suite 401 Atlanta GA 30309 12 Model Aviation Now can own source book radio control modeling formation o Control Buyers Guide 300 pages thousands product listings all-new 12th Edition Ra dio Control Buyers Guide provides up-to-date information radio control enthusiast needs her youre beginner NATS champion Theres no other RIO book source like #24626 $1195 ORDER TODAY Sawteh Nit $10300 ins sNpplng $1100 taut puts campy landing par s luau deal tar slug laS urtacas tufts duck hatch DELUXE Elf $28500 plus shipping $1100 Easryittlag Ia IaN kit hut stilt sing spars Inatallud slugs utah tuNis duck hatch itt pa-sklsuud silk 1/15 balsa MAKES OttILilSIS GUICKI / A-J INTERCEPTOR RTF $696 $495 000 TETS PEECENT OS PETCE FOE EACH *00 ONA AnvdJU AIRCRAFT COMPANY PO Box 68132 Portland OR 97268
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/03
Page Numbers: 6, 8, 10, 12
Dill Efflngt Says oucted Fan interest goes back 1960a beat flying scale Jet still Navy F4D SKYRAY design en stable won California Flightmasters endurance contest flying competidon prop driven modelsl letest SKYRAY bigso big 1078 square inch effective wing ares 6-114 diameter tailpipe can take availeble ductad fan units can flown standard engInes conventionally mounted internally took much weight out original basic structure makes electric power feasible Plan n Pattern set includes above information perts jigs drawings plus retracting gear installation Navy MD-i Skyray RCDF-2 $2995 1% scale ength 48% wingspan 10 lbs 4 5 channle P/C actible lending gear Turbofas Bryoni Krm 720 Fans 40 90 engines Navy MD-i Skyray RCDF-1 $1995 RD-20 RK-720 fans channel P/C ale 44 length wing spans 31 lbs P/C Piper Cub J-3 2800 sq wing area For20-3Ocidengines $2995 900 sq wing area - for20toBoengines 3-4 channel P/C Rc6S-i Quarter Scale RIC World War SE-SA SOIIwtitgapan 2220sq wing area 78 22 engines RCO8-7$2495 SPAD C-XIII 79% span 2120 sq wing area Capable Flyer ures imaginationl RCOS-6$2796 Fokker DR-i Triplane 72 wing span 1772 sq ares 78to 150 engines RCQS-6$2496 Camel F1 ewingn lascoP wlo P/C Iill 2150 sq wing area struction 65 sq ft drawIngs PCO8-11$2496 III El luger Founding Member AMA NFFS Hall Famer Prices complete plens sub-assembly detailed parts lets Add $200 Mulling Tube SEND FOR BROCHURE ahead crowd New brochure showIng new Plan Sets 1980 Send $100 refundable first orderl WE TECHNICAL SERVICES PO Box 76884-A Atlanta GA 30323 Wifes Challenger snapshot son James holding wifes Challenger built pians featured November 1986 Model Aviation Pamela ordered plans soon read article began year-and-a-half project plane coverea wan Micaflim painted Perfect-Cheveron blue Power control provided Golden Bee 049 Futaba radio test flew Challenger July went very well am very proud Pamela comple tion Old-Timer fulltime mother also working nurse other son Art Jr now 20 months old daughter Allison just four months also managed finish PT-13D Lompeted Scale Masters Qual ifier June can see wifes Challenger really challenge am very proud what has done help family enjoy RC Airplane modeling can great hobby family Thanks great magazine look ward month Arthur G Newland Sr Camas WA Jack Ports Hi-Q have looking plans etc Jack Ports Hi-Q RC model Jack won 1953 Nationals Plans pub lished national magazines per haps American Modeler Air Trails flew times Jack Port Don Lowe Springfield Municipal Airport late SOs Continued page 8 PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Made U S BARSTOCK ALUMINUM SPINNERS Part NoSize 11-150-B .1112 11175-B .. 1-314 11-200-8 11-225-8 .. 2-114 11-226-8 .. 21/4 FAI . TI-250-B .. 2-1/2 11-251-B .. 2112 FAt .. 11-275-B 3/4 11276-B .. 23/4 FAt . 11300B fl301B FAll 11325-B3-1/4 11-350-B 31/2 TT375-B.. 3-3/4 11-400-B 4 RetailApprot PriceWeight $1395058 oz 1495095oz 1595100ot 1695160ot 1895150ot 1895190oz 2095170oz 2295220oz 2495200oz 2695260oz 2895250oz 3695340oz 4995470oz 5995520oz 6995570oz 3 Pieces Cone Back Plate Retainer Screw Note 3 4 Blade Spinners Available Sizes Add $3 00 Per Spinner PROP NUT ADAPTORS V 0 Part NoSize 11-140-A .1/4-28 11-147-A . 1/4-28/7mm 11-610-A6x 10mm 11-710-A7 x 10mm . 11-516-A5/16-24 11-518-A5/16-24/8mm 11-810-A8 x 10mm 11-825-A8 x 125mm 11-375-A3/8-24 TT-125-AlOx 125mm Approx Weighl 061 02 061 02 063 02 082 02 076 oz p07602 076 02 075 02 117 02 115 02 3 Pieces Nut Washer Machined Bushing Add $350 Shipping Handling Prices subject change notice ROMCO MFG INC OX 836 SOUTH HOUSTON TEXAS 77587 713 943-1867 6 Model Aviation rs Ae Editor letters will carefully consIdered general Interest used Send Model AvIation 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Relail Price $495 495 495 495 495 495 495 495 595 595 Polyhedral Wing-$41 PP Aileron Wing-$46 PP versatile 1/2 meter wingspan Foam Wing Glider Piloted Paul Wilson crewed Rusty Shaw & Leroy Satterlee Chupersoas designers set Class distance record 66 miles Eppler 214 Selitn 4061 Wincr Airft-sil Terxy Edmonds famous pair thermal duration IC has superior per formance 2 meter events CALLISTO takes over dominate standard class Recoil Tubing XL same design original Recoil Tubing now incorporated longer tube New Fourmost Recoil Tubing XL six foot length super tough fuel proof urethane tubing preformed six inch coil 4 After use tubing will retract its original spacesaving form out soil out way Recoil Tubing XL may used gasoline diesel well glow fuel Price $550No 135 Size 1/8 lD FOURMOST PRODUCTS 4040 24TH AVEFOREST GROVE OR 97116503 357-2732 attached fuel can allows placement field box fuel can convenient distance aircraft boat Anyone having plans information unusual design please contact 1614/864-7053 write Norm Hupp 2825A Citizens P1 Columbus OH 43232 usually don t print requests infor mation about old plans because would quickly take up space ever since think wrongly Model Aviation successor Air Trails American Modeler American Aircraft Modeler lots folks write us believing can supply old plans s status far know Full-size plans Air Trails han dled firm named Hobby Helpers company appears out business mail returned undeliverable last known address Plans American Modeler Ameri can Aircraft Modeler time sold Sport Modeler magazine following bank ruptcy AAM publisher Sport Mod eler went through several different own erships last did resurface after doors closed can speculate whether original plan draw ings may have destroyed process Lots modelers still have interest old plans reader can shed better light location origi nals please contact editor/publisher Dihedral Enclosed copy letter have sent Blame Beron-Rawdon thanked fine articles dis cussed dihedral congratu lated having guts publish must have sizable number people argued such stuff hasnt place MA Rest assured few us en joy truly technical side hobby Perhaps minority enjoy ment less devotees runway-ready kits probably few er us understand loneliness publisher Editors wonder out reads anymoreanyone critic does WL Kincheloe Magnolia CA Without Fuel Christmas weekend has given little time catch up MA reading particular RC Scale rules proposals page 135 December issue eyes fell SC-90-9 proposal compatriot Dave Platt word down grapevine Dave feels since Gas models weighed less fuel battery electric-pow ered model should weighed less bat tery due respect Daves expertise Continued page 10 8 Model Aviation g d kI Buk FROM SKYLINE HOBBYS MFG 100% Money Back antee *7995 Fully Ageobanic JA Lane Special Tail Dragger 715 Wingspan Glemer 7 60 Wingspan 1260 eq Wing Area BIbs 45-602 Stroke 60-904 Stroke 4 channel RIC Excellent plane pilot minimal experience45A Fueelage Length 5 lb-b oc 46 Two stroke 60 Feet Building easy reed blueprintsFour Stroke Tell Dragger Semetric Air Foil Unique desIgn appearance Ughtwslght fast end easy buIld Kits Include Balsa Pre-Molded ABS Cowling Pre-Bent Landing Gear Nose Gear Hardware Pack canopy Pre-cut Die-cut Parts Full-Size Rolled Plans Detailed Step-By-Step Instructions Ask About Other Kits Available Order participating hobby shops see local hobby shop Great EscapeApex HobbiesCave Springs Hobby 1426 Leurens Rd Greenville sc 29607RS 3 Box 7735 Tazeweli VA 24651 23-c Mesico Road 803-235-8320 3-988-9005 charles MO 63303 VISA MC Am Espress end MC314-441-7332 Mc end VISA M-F 930-900 Sat-930 500 -900 800 Sat 900 500 M-F- 12-9 Sat 9-9 Sun -12-6 orders add *395 per kit shipping handling COD shipments available 220 Write color brochure ine Hobbys Mfg. 49 Treebeard ce St charles MO 63303 CU LPE P PEE C MODELS INC 2520 Ueahegtea laeqaa II 52001 31915134130 IF YOU LIKE OUR KIT PRICES1906-863-1225AK CHECK OUT OUR QUALITY EVEN BETTER Business Hours lcstrtrsl time Mon Fr 800 until 600 SEND FOR OUR FREE CA TALOG Weekends Chance 0K 7K $39 99 f7AW SN 1/L0IIA g ea eround sport flyerGreet beg~ers bs Span 60 Power 29-40 2-cycle 40-60 V $64 994Cyce Pants optional $399 SymetricaiAirtoiltullyaerobaticandtast SpaneOPowerA bipe loners delight smooth aerobatic Span 60 40-50 Pants optional $499 weight 5-lbspower 50-90 2-c cia 90-120 4-cycle weight 7-lbs Pants optional 99 SPECIAL SALE ITEMSNEW900SALESeaplane Floats 030 2o4 clear sindabield maf I700 09936 $2999 48 $3599 e Vintage o~00100 & ply construction 9900 Zone Saw245199 Tack dow79 2/1 39nylon nrounhflg hardware Single edge razor blade iSO/bo7S020wheel collars screws V scale wheel pants op 4W1299899full size piano included SCALE WE ALSO STOCK Socket head cap screws$15999 eats weetters etc Tanks wpeelalinksetc i4otStattThis 1962 Oshkosh Grand OMP Epoop T-PlOsChampion popular bipe market today An Reoor blades Aircraft Plyeasy flyer cotremely aerobatic mean bone 24 5 48 lona Metric andframework Includes cowl pants alum gear brined wireW inch Sail drinersparts hardware decals windshield material instructions in/photos cockpit coaming 2 sheets futt size rolled plans TERMS US Carrency Only accept MC Span 73 Power 120-315 cu Chord 12 weight e Visa COO Cesh COO-5300 Handling 5400 PP add 5450 COO must Cash K stars auth no 10% rastockina charge I~at ifouca ifodeIsMoney Order Cewlied Check Returns must Oats Os ContInental US add 20% Eocesa efanded Mictriaco reoldents add 49k sales tao K P 0 Boo 1 12A Menominee Mtchtgan 49858 s908863-1 225WPrices sablect cosnac notice KKKKKKKKKKKKKK Kits Oeaigned Sy WALT MOUCHA Made Pride America People Care * Wespecializeincuatomwirebend- * * ing die cu0ing No lob too big * small Call write quote KKKKK ELECTRIC SEMI-SCALE Radio Control Sport/Trainer Wing Span 67 3/4 Length 37 1/X PAUL K GUILLOW INC WAKEFIELD MA 01880 FINALLY Ultimate Board Designed & engineered Warp Free Construction High-Tec Material 2845 SHERIDAN LN PORT ARTHUR TEXAS 77640 409-982-8777 Poctoble ond Lightweight o Conveniently Stored Largec2Ox77 Thick high density cork pin surface Unaffected temperature ond humidity CASH PRICE $14895 Con UPS VISA & MC beg differ case electricpowered model firmly believe bat tery models fuel tank therefore model should weighed bat tery placebut fully discharged Jim Newman Hobart IN Too bad isn t issue comes out April 1 Thfrd-Order Harmonic Reduction Program Certain readers may interested knowing computer programs have developed arranging flight lines frequency use minimize third-order harmonic interference Doing some way really essential anyone puts large events contests Its easy spot harmonic pairs small number fliersnot easy computer help six planes air borne time programs used 1988 Flying Circus put Greater Cincin nati RC Club event involving over 100 airplanes 200 club members 3000 spectators previous years maximum number planes could aloft tome six the frequency coordi nator could handle programs use 1988 enabled us run events eight planes air once experi Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation PRODUCTS Complete Line Exhaust Systems d Pipes0 Muffled Tuned Pipes O Headers C Venturi Mufflers O Expansion Mufflers Helicopter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems UnsurpaSSed WokmanShIo # Performance FOR THE SERIOUS COMPETITOR ULTIMA_________ Wingspan 129 Airfoil Selig 4061 Controls Ailerons Flaps Stabilator Rudder 3 Piece Bolt-On Wing Remoyable Nose Cone Epoxy Fiberglass Fuselage $20995 PIus 395 S&H es Add 65% Tax Complete Catalog S3D0 Stone e Scale ElectrIc Full Size MARQUART COLOR PHOTO PACK 3c5 ao10 -12 Great datsun & scale docu mentstion ONLY $149 ARRIVING SOON 3 naw 14 scsi Sipsa kIt 5oildyout ciroic SenIor AsroportPJ299 Mehier PJ299 Seen W Weight 22 lb yower2cl end op Price ennonnoed Aircraft Cars Boats Radios Systems nes Hardware Books 0 Videos Finishing materials Accessories R/C dealers Plus much Kaimbach Publishing Co 1027 N 7th St Milwaukee WI 53233-1 471 YES Please send me copies Radio Control Buyers Guide Price per copy $11 95/#24626 E check enclosed Name Charge credit card Charge ercard D Visa Card # Street Exp e1t City State Zip Include postage handling U S $1 foreign $150 Make payment U S funds Wisconsin residents add 5% sales tax TR26O Nw French Aerebeffe Duagu 1/4 Standoff Scale Kit Span85 Length66 Wing areal2l3 sq Weight.. 165 lbs Power035-040 G38G62 Fdt $21500 plus shipping *1100 Everything scratch kit 55 prscut wood pEW hacompists modal z 4 wood G team construction Fiberglas cowl & pants 2-ploc plug-In wings Feam core alrfolled tall surfaces INt tail brace wires requredl FOR MORE INFO ONTO PLACE ORDER CONTACT SPIRIT LAKE HOBBIES Ph 712 336-5586 1621 HIll Ave Spirit Luke IA 51360 enced show team pilots commented greatly reduced number radio problems Id like share programs can make use $5 Ill send compiled programs user docu mentation 360K diskette IBM PCTM compatibles R Minnich 763 E 93 Drive Indianapolis IN 46240 Conversion Hams As amateur radio operator Ham have always wanted use Ham sixmeter band RC airplanes cost availability six-meter equipment has kept 72 MHz Since Futaba FP-74L transmitter lost its flight pack decided try converting six ters using Ace RC RF deck Sil ver Seven receiver project suc cess have converted Con quest series transmitter should very similar Any Hams wanting instruction sheet please send pre-addressed stamped envelope Robert Seeber 14207 Kuehster Rd Littleton CO 80127 responding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation 0018 Worlds Largest Range Fiberglass Carbon Fiber Props Sizes 1/2 Quarter Scale s 2 3 4 Blades Increased Availability 1989 Send S S E Information TOM DIXON 1938 Peachtree Suite 401 Atlanta GA 30309 12 Model Aviation Now can own source book radio control modeling formation o Control Buyers Guide 300 pages thousands product listings all-new 12th Edition Ra dio Control Buyers Guide provides up-to-date information radio control enthusiast needs her youre beginner NATS champion Theres no other RIO book source like #24626 $1195 ORDER TODAY Sawteh Nit $10300 ins sNpplng $1100 taut puts campy landing par s luau deal tar slug laS urtacas tufts duck hatch DELUXE Elf $28500 plus shipping $1100 Easryittlag Ia IaN kit hut stilt sing spars Inatallud slugs utah tuNis duck hatch itt pa-sklsuud silk 1/15 balsa MAKES OttILilSIS GUICKI / A-J INTERCEPTOR RTF $696 $495 000 TETS PEECENT OS PETCE FOE EACH *00 ONA AnvdJU AIRCRAFT COMPANY PO Box 68132 Portland OR 97268