Ah, Summer
From: David Summers ironsidz@attcanada.ca
http://members.attcanada.ca/~ironsidz/
Here is a photo I took this summer at the EMFSO float fly on Lake Scugog. Robert
Pike's Laker came in for a perfect "watering" posing landing perfectly in front of the camera.
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INDOOR FLY-IN AT THE UNI-DOME
(Iowa Indoor Flying 2001)
From: Bob Nelson bobsrc@forbin.com
The Black Hawk R/C Pilots club has secured the use of the University of Northern
Iowa UNI-Dome for indoor flying for two days in the winter of 2001.
The UNI-Dome is a 12,000 seat indoor football stadium with a ceiling height over
100' in the center. We flew in here last winter and found it to be a great flying area in spite of having a basketball court in the
center of the playing field.
This year we have it on Saturday Jan. 13, 2001 from 7 a.m. to noon with the bb
floor in place. On Sunday, Feb. 13, 2001 we have the facility from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. for a total of 14 hours. This is open to all
indoor flyers, both free flight and R/C. The only restrictions are no liquid fuel engines and a maximum flying weight of 28 oz.
These days are primarily for open sport flying, but if a special interest group wants
to run a competition, we could work it in if it does not interfere with the sport flyers. Contact me to work out a time slot if you
want to run an event. Since we are renting the dome, we will have to charge admission to the flyers for it's use; Jan. 13-$10 a
head, Feb. 25- $15 for 18 and older, $10 for 17 and younger, $2 for spectators with kids under 12 free when with parent. We
believe this to be a world class indoor site and hope to attract enough participants to make this a yearly event. For more
information, e-mail or snail mail me for a brochure.
Bob Nelson
BOB'S R/C HOBBY STORE
6322 University Ave.
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
319-277-0211
bobsrc@forbin.com
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NEAT Fair 2001
From: Tom Hunt email: THunt95147@aol.com
After much discussion with PV/pilots/vendors/and the man upstairs, we have decided
to move the NEAT fair for 2001 to the 14th, 15th, 16th of September.
We will post the following message on the news board of the site.
(http://www.nyblimp.com/NEAT.htm)
The 2001 NEAT Fair will be again held at the Peaceful Valley Campsite in
Shinhopple (Downsville) NY on September 14, 15, 16th. This date was chosen to "hopefully" produce better weather
for the event. We cannot move it any sooner as there are conflicts with the site in the month of August and "Labor Day
weekend" (not that we think anyone would come that weekend!) On the 8th, 9th of September, there is another large
model meet only about 1 1/2 hours away at the Rhinebeck Aerodrome. This meet would not necessarily take away pilots, but
would reduce the amount of spectators.
We have "in the works" plans for a Saturday night social (BAR-B-QUE). We will
post more information as it becomes available. Seating (in the pavilion) will be limited for "dinner", but if the weather holds, there
will be no limit on "socialites".
In response to the comments we have received by e-mail the following changes will
be made.
- The large "spectator" area behind the flightline will be reduced.
- A "two row" Pilot/Vendor layout will be instituted. The front row (about 90 slots) will be for pilots only. The
back row (along the dirt road entrance) will have 60 more pilot spots and 30-35 vendor spots. This increases the pilot pit
"real estate" by almost 50% while still accommodating the vendors in an area closer to the "main event".
The old "vendor" area will be used for "overflow" pilot pits.
- More trash cans will be sprinkled about.
- A better impound procedure will be instituted.
- We are working towards getting some new and different on-site food vendors.
Things asked for that we cannot improve:
- sorry, moving the mountain is not within our means...
- sorry, the weather machine we brought with us last year was found to have a fault on Saturday of the 2000 meet and out of
warranty. We cannot afford a new one. We can't seem to rent one locally (they are calibrated to a specific geological area).
Although we did receive some less than stellar comments about some the "local"
accommodations, we did not receive enough bad reports directed to any particular establishment to remove them from our
"Motel/Hotel list". If there are any hotels/motels that you know of that are not on our list, please send us the name,
address and telephone number to neatfair@aol.com. We will add them to our list.
Below is a tabulation of the results form our "comments page". Overall
the people who responded think we did quite well. (1 is worst, 10 is best)
- Overall, what did you think of the 2000 NEAT fair? 9.1
- Flying site? 9.1
- Pit layout? 8.6
- Vendor layout? 8.0
- On site Food? 7.0
- Rest room facilities? 7.8
- Camping facilities 8.2
- B&B facilities? 9.2
- If you stayed off site how would you rate your Hotel/Motel? 6.5
- If we moved the 2001 NEAT fair one weekend earlier (Sept 14, 15, 16th) could you still come? 98% said "yes"
See you in September!
Tom and all of SEFLI
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New Electric Aircraft!
PRESS RELEASE from Hobbico
FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY
From: Heather Rose email: HROSE@hobbico.com
SEMI-SCALE ELECTRIC REPLICAS OF FAMOUS AIRCRAFT
Great Planes is excited to introduce two of the most popular designs of Simprop
model aircraft as exclusive products: sport/scale replicas of the famous German Albatross D-V biplane and airshow favorite
Cap 231 EX.
Complete, easy-to-follow instructions guide you through every step of assembly in
just a few hours they're ready to fly! With their foam fuselages, these great models are as sturdy as they are lightweight. The
foam is molded to the shape of the aircraft and pre-painted; a decal sheet for completing the model's appearance is included.
Experienced pilots will thrill to the maneuverability of the Cap 231 EX, while the slow-and-steady-flying Albatross is a great
choice for newcomers.
Specifications (Albatross D-V Bipe)
Wingspan: 34 in (865mm)
Wing Area: 360 sq in (23.2dm2)
Weight: 12 oz (340g)
Wing Loading: 4.8 oz/sq ft (14.5g/dm2)
Length: 37 in (940mm)
Requires: 3-4 channel radio w/micro receiver & 2 micro servos, electronic speed control, 7-8 cell @ 270-550mAh battery
pack, 9 x 6 Slo-Flyer propeller, motor, gear drive unit
Specifications (Cap 231 EX)
Wingspan: 35 in (890mm)
Wing Area: 277 sq in (17.9dm2)
Weight: 15.5 oz (440g)
Wing Loading: 8.1 oz/sq ft (24.4g/dm2)
Length: 31.8 in (810mm)
Requires: 4-channel radio w/micro receiver & 3 micro servos, electronic speed control, 7-8 cell @ 270-550mAh battery
pack, 9 x 6 Slo-Flyer propeller, motor, gear drive unit
| | Retail |
| GPMA1150 Albatross D-V Bipe | $199.99 |
| GPMA1170 Cap 231 EX | $239.99 |
ELECTRIC-POWERED FOAM R/C MODELS WITH "ROARING 20s" STYLING
Distributed exclusively through Great Planes, the Lazy Sparrow and Crazy Sparrow
electric R/C models from Flying Styro Kits are fun, carefree and economical. Pilots of all ages will admire their nostalgic profiles,
and both are flight-ready in just a few hours with a motor and gear drive unit included!
Foam construction for the Lazy Sparrow and Crazy Sparrow combines the benefits
of durability and extremely light weight. The foam is molded to the proper shape and pre-painted; decals are included to complete
the look. Beginners can start out learning the basics with the slow-flying Lazy Sparrow trainer, while the aerobatic potential of
the Crazy Sparrow will appeal to intermediate-level modelers.
Specifications (Lazy Sparrow)
Wingspan: 42.5 in (1080mm)
Wing Area: 300 sq in (19.4dm2)
Weight: 10.9 oz (310g)
Wing Loading: 5.2 oz/sq ft (15.9g/dm2)
Length: 25.6 in (650mm)
Includes: motor, gear drive unit, glue
Requires: 3-4 channel radio w/2 micro servos, electronic speed control, 7-cell @ 270mAh battery pack
Specifications (Crazy Sparrow)
Wingspan: 38.2 in (970mm)
Wing Area: 251 sq in (16.2dm2)
Weight: 11.6 oz (330g)
Wing Loading: 6.7 oz/sq ft (20.2g/dm2)
Length: 25.6 in (650mm)
Includes: motor, gear drive unit, glue
Requires: 4-channel radio w/3 micro servos, electronic speed control, 8-cell @ 270mAh battery pack
| | Retail |
| GPMA1106 Lazy Sparrow | $159.99 |
| GPMA1171 Crazy Sparrow | $199.99 |
THE PROMISE OF EASY-FLYING, ELECTRIC-POWERED ADVENTURE
If you're searching for a durable, easy-flying "second" airplane that's also
very affordable, the electric-powered Escapade* from Great Planes is an ideal choice.
The Escapade features a low parts count, which speeds assembly to the point where
you can expect to be out flying in just a few hours after you take it out of the box. The foam shell is very rugged, yet extremely
lightweight. The shoulder-mounted wings are also all-foam, with additional dihedral at the tips for stability. Because it has no
ailerons (it has elevator, rudder and throttle controls instead), the Escapade sports a very economical price. It comes equipped
with a 280 motor and a high-performance 4:1 gear drive that provides quiet, smooth-running power; tricycle landing gear offers
excellent stability on the ground.
Specifications:
Wingspan: 40 in (1015mm)
Wing Area: 292.25 sq in (18.8dm2)
RTF Weight w/270mAh NiCd: 11.4 oz (320g)
Wing Loading w/270mAh NiCd: 5.6 oz/sq ft (17.1g/dm2)
Length: 26.1 in (665mm)
Includes: 280 motor w/4:1 gear drive
Requires: 3-4 channel radio w/mini receiver and 2 mini or micro servos, CS-10 ESC, 7-8 cell 270-550mAh battery pack, 9x6
Slo-Flyer prop
| | Retail |
| GPMA1105 Escapade Park Flyer | $139.99 |
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Trexler Online
Many of you are familiar with the Trexler Balloon Wheel Company which makes
inflatable balloon wheel tires for model airplanes. These wheels are especially useful for electrics. They have created a new
web site at www.trexlerballoonwheel.com.
Stop by to see what they offer, and remember - NEVER blow up a Trexler with your
mouth even once. You WILL ruin the valve. I know!! Don’t ask.
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The December EFO Meeting
The meeting started at Ken’s house. The members enjoyed each other’s company
and some goodies including Ken’s infamous Manwich pizza.
Ken put in the his tape "Electric Flight in the 90’s" which he produced in
1989 using two VCRs, a record player for sound and an Apple IIGS for graphics. Actually, it is pretty neat. Some highlights
include Keith’s Stearman with smoke and the King Crimson blowing off a prop from one of the four motors at the top of a loop.
Ken’s dumping a battery pack out the bottom of a Sig Scamp on take off is pretty funny as well. The one thing that Ken noticed
the most was that Keith was a lot less gray and Ken was a lot thinner!
Don and John came up from Cincinnati and Don shared his tape of his Fokker
Triplane. Really neat little plane.
The group moved to the Oakland Yard for some indoor flying. Jack brought along
his fleet of free flights, while others brought their R/C indoor fliers. John had some neat models that are controller by infrared.
Rick was kind enough to let Ken fly his Zagi and his own design based on the Zagi concept. Hands down, Rick’s plane is a lot
better! Flying with 13 Zagis in the air inside a golf dome is very interesting, and of course Ken came out of the air several times,
while other members, including his buddy Jeff noted that he was flying like an old man. What can I say?
Dave came up from Coldwater and did a lot of flying of his LMH electric chopper.
There were a lot of fliers there. Ken was most impressed with Joe Hass’s
Eindecker from Hobby Lobby. Joe uses a geared Speed 400 and it is a wonderful flier. It looks very nice in the air, and he found
some Krylon acrylic paint that matches the yellow of the wing and tail surfaces so the color fuselage matches them.
The next meeting will be at Ken’s house on Thursday, January 4, 2001. Topic: End
to end soldering of cells using Charlie White’s hammer head soldering tip.
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Profili Found
From: Rick Page email: rick-page@home.com
Stefano has moved to a new site with Profili on Angelfire.
www.angelfire.com/sports/profili
From Stefano’s new site:
Freeware software for modeller airfoils managing, modifing and drawing
- Profili 1.2 supplies 1.800 ready to use airfoils.
- You can add new airfoils, modify the existing ones and draw them by every printer or plotter (Windows
compatible) you own.
- System requirements: Windows95 or later, 16 Mb RAM, 3 Mb free disk space and a Window compatible printer or
plotter for hard drawing.
- The software is freeware. To use it download the file Profi1_2.exe (about 1.490 Mb) and execute it to install
Profili 1.2.
- NEWS of 1.1 version : automatic generation of NACA airfoils and export in DXF format.
- NEWS of 1.2 version : automatic generation of all the wing ribs from different root and tip airfoils and sizes,
managing of different thickness for upper and lower skin.
- Please send me your sensations or suggestions (durone@libero.it) and
you will be e-mailed every new program release.
Software developed by:
Stefano Duranti
via della Casazza 43 B
32032 - Feltre (BL) - ITALY
Tel. ++ 39 439 310326
E-Mail durone@libero.it
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Aqua Sport
From: Rich Flinchbaugh richf@gis.net
7 Avon La., South Dennis, MA 02660
Rich sent in a photo of his Mitch Poling designed Aqua Sport which has Kircher
foam floats. The 62-inch span model uses a Magnetic Mayhem motor, 3.5:1 gearing and 11x8 prop. A Castle Creations
Pegasus 35 delivers the power from 8 Sanyo 2000 cells. Flying weight is 64 ounces. It is ready for its spring trials. The photo
was taken at Fresh Pond in South Dennis, MA. According to Rich, "Electrics are great!"
Rich also made a couple of requests. First, he would like Bob Pike’s postal
address. Secondly, if there are any modelers on or near Cape Cod that are interested in forming an all electric club, Rich would
like you to contact him.
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Jr. Falcon Revisited
by Ken Myers
Of interest in this 1970 version of a Jr. Falcon is the lack of canopy. I made it "open cockpit"
and tail-dragger.
Back in November of 1998 I published some information on the Jr. Falcon, but still
have not had a chance to build it. Recently, there was some information posted to the eflight mailing list that might be useful to
those of you wishing to pursue the building of this plane. Michael McIntyre mgmrcfly@davesworld.net
posted this: "I ordered a set of plans from John Pond's old time plans service. They are plan # 68G1 Jr. Falcon for
$6.00 The Phone number is: 408-292-3382 for credit card orders and the office hours are variable (he's retired). Fax number
is 408-292-3323"
This is a photo of one of Ken’s Jr. Falcons from 1969 or early 1970. When I first
mentioned it in the Ampeer in the Nov. ‘98 issue, I was wondering what power system to use. Today I know. I would
use the Multiplex Turbo 450 (Sagami) motor, 7x4 prop, seven 2000 mAh NiMH cells and an Astro Flight 215D speed controller.
The color scheme on this one is red and white. I made it a tail-dragger with the gear banded on as well as the hatch. Sure would
be nice to see one of these at the next Mid-Am.
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To Reach Ken Myers, you can land mail to the address at the top of the page. My E-mail
address is:
KMyersEFO@aol.com
EFO WEBsite: http://members.aol.com/KMyersEFO/
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