Kadet of the 50's and 60's.  I intend to fly it rudder only at "vintage" events next year.  It weighs five pounds and takes off in six to ten feet.  It climbs easily and is controllable with power only.  The model has also been flown with an Astro Flight geared 15.

parallel for each connection. Light, simple reliable and you can make up different fuse ratings at low cost. Just make a spare to lose!

Cloud Dancer Plane Rating
From: Rick  email: RJCThree@aol.com


**** 1/2

I have a submission for the plane ratings.  Ace Cloud Dancer 40, Astro Flight 25G, 16x1700, Master Airscrew 12x8 electric.  Flying weight 6.0 lbs.  Four and a half stars.  It flies like a homesick angel, the half star reduction only occurs when thrust < weight.
Mods:  All lite ply replaced with balsa, fuse sides 30 degrees bias( 2 ply of 1/16") laminated 10# , third ply around wing saddle.  Dural gear used, mounts to "box", consisting of gear mount, forward wing mount battery mount and spar reinforcement.  I also did some minor kit-bashing of the tail feathers.  4 s3101 servos, one for each aileron, one elevator, one rudder.
Six solid minutes of acrobatics with power for a number of go-rounds.  Tough to slow down.
Build this airplane.  It is a riot.
Thanks, Rick

The second model is the PT-19 from Easy Built.  It has been flown using the Delta wind MaxCim on nine 2000mAh cells with a 12x6 prop.  It is a good performer and takes off at less than half power.
The model was framed up by John Mountjoy and was supposed to have been finished by Charlie Spear.
I was sick and tired of the blue and yellow PT-19.  This one is covered with Solarfilm with silkspan over the open areas first. The fairings are foam, covered with Solarfilm.  The cowl is fiberglass.  The original vinyl parts were used to make the molds.
Hopefully, the new owner of Easy Built will continue to line of electric kits.

THANK YOU!

Yes, that's a big thank you to Bill Ray of Longwood, Florida.  With his last Ampeer renewal, he sent along some "extra" money to provide the EFO with refreshments for our October meeting.  There was enough so that we'll also have refreshments at our November meeting.  Thanks Bill!
Since Bill was so nice to send along the donation, I thought I'd plug his business - Bill Ray Nissan, 2724 North Hwy., Longwood, FL 32752-1400 - phone: (407) 831-1318 - email: FLDEALER@aol.com .  If you're looking for a Nissan, you just might want to look up a fellow eflier!

Live Wire Champ
From: Colin McKinley
4003 Poindexter Ave.
Winston-Salem, NC  27106

Ken,
I finally got to use the Delta wind MaxCim.  I used it in the Live Wire Champ, that you pictured in the last issue of the Ampeer.  It received Best Vintage at the '98 KRC.  I'm using ten 2000mAh cells and a 13x7 prop.  Good designs always fly well.  This design was like the Sig

Ampex
From Roy Day, Rockville, Maryland


Dear Ken,
First, I want to say I enjoy the Ampeer. I find the (cont.)