jbourke
Jan 01, 1997, 01:00 AM
<h2 align="left"><u>E-Zone News</u> </h2>
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<td><h3>Article Contest </h3>
<p align="left">I'm very pleased to announce that a new <a href="/articles/ezonemag/ctower/../../stuff/contest.htm">Article
Contest</a> is underway. In the past this has been a great way to get more material
for the site. This month we have several sponsors who have donated prizes to
"the cause". <br>
</p>
<ul>
<li><p align="left"><a href="/articles/ezonemag/ctower/../../ezone_ads/joepas.htm">Joseph Pasquito Electric Motor
Mounts</a> </p>
</li>
<li><p align="left"><a href="/articles/ezonemag/ctower/../../ezone_ads/clayvid.htm">Clay Howe Video</a> </p>
</li>
<li><p align="left"><a href="/articles/ezonemag/ctower/../ncreat.htm">New Creations</a> </p>
</li>
<li><p align="left">OHM Services </p>
</li>
</ul>
<p align="left">The Grand Prize of a $40 gift certificate to Unbeatenpath Imports will be awarded to the person
who writes the best article in the opinion of the E Zone columnists. The remaining
items will be distributed randomly. Make sure and reward our sponsors by giving them
your business and telling them you heard about them from The E Zone! </p>
<p align="left">Moving Details </p>
<p align="left">The E-Zone is moving! Details will be available as soon as I make
some final decisions, but the current provider does not support the functionality we need
to continue our growth pattern. Our new provider will allow roughly 10 times more
storage space and transfer volume, as well as allow some advanced scripting. The
cost will be significantly lower also. </p>
<p align="left">The EFLIGHT mailing list will move along with the site. This will be
a transparent move for the most part, as the current membership list will simply be moved
to the new server. If you are an EFLIGHT member watch the list for details when the
move occurs. </p>
<p align="left">The new provider will also allow us to purchase a real domain name for the
web site. As it happens, www.ezone.com is already taken by another organization so I
will be forced to use some other name. Please <a href="http://rcgroups.com/shared/nospam.php?u=jbourke&d=ezonemag.com">email
me</a> if you have any suggestions. </p>
<p align="left">New Address </p>
<p align="left">The physical location of the E Zone has moved as well. The new
address is: </p>
<div align="left"><address>
The E Zone<br>
501 Goodwin Dr.<br>
Richardson, TX 75081<br>
(972) 680-1220
</address>
</div><p align="left">Scanning </p>
<p align="left">I've finally purchased a scanner. Any images you would like placed
on the page should be sent to me at the above address. I'd love to have some more
photos that I can share with modelers around the world! Please provide captions with
each photo if possible. Also, you should send a self-addressed stamped envelope if
you want to see your photos again! </p>
<p align="left">Of course, you can always email me your photos if you have access to your
own scanner. I prefer JPEG format, but I can handle just about any format in a
pinch. Send the images as a uuencoded attachment if possible. </td>
</tr>
</table>
<hr>
<h2 align="left"><u>New Creations Opening</u> </h2>
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<td>Kirk Massey, of New Creations, has informed me that he is looking for a dependable
person with a proven success record to help run his store in Willis, TX. Apparently,
business is booming! Contact New Creations directly at (409) 856-4630. Serious
inquiries only, please! Kirk is looking for someone who can help handle the
day-to-day operations of the store so that he can concentrate on other aspects of the
business. Computer experience is a plus (if you are reading this, chances are you
have computer experience). </td>
</tr>
</table>
<hr>
<h2 align="left"><u>New Products</u> </h2>
<p>If you are a vendor with a press release or product announcement that you would like to
share, <a href="http://rcgroups.com/shared/nospam.php?u=jbourke&d=ezonemag.com">email me at jbourke(at)ezonemag.com</a>. </p>
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<td><h3>The Simprop Peppo
</h3>
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<td><p align="center"><img src="http://static.rcgroups.com/articles/ezonemag/ctower/../../images/peppo.jpg" width="258" height="256"> </td>
<td><font size="2"><b>Specifications</b></font> <ul>
<li><font size="2">Wingspan: 1200 mm</font> </li>
<li><font size="2">Length: 654 mm</font> </li>
<li><font size="2">Airfoil: MH43</font> </li>
<li><font size="2">Wing Area: 13.45 sq dm</font> </li>
<li><font size="2">Estimated Flying Weight: 515g</font> </li>
<li><font size="2">Wing Loading: 38 g/sq dm</font> </li>
<li><font size="2">RC Functions: Elevator, Ailerons, Speed Control</font> </li>
<li><font size="2">Motor (Standard): Speed 400/6V, CNC Spinner 30mm/2.3mm, 6 x 3 - 6 x 6
folder, 27mm CNC Aluminum MiddleYoke, 7 KR600AE cells</font> </li>
<li><font size="2">Motor (Performance) Power Viper 400L, CNC Spinner 30mm/3.17mm, 7 x 4.5
folder, 27mm CNC Aluminum MiddleYoke, 8 KR600AE cells OR 6 x 3 - 6 x 6 on 10 KR600AE cells</font>
</li>
</ul>
</td>
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</table>
<p>The Simprop Peppo is a fast building kit with epoxyglass fuselage. The one piece wing
is balsa sheeted foam and finished ready to cover. Very light using Simprop's proprietary
molding technology. Estimated schedule for production - Feb/Mar 97. </p>
<h3>The ModelAir-Tech H-100 Belt Drive </h3>
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<td><img src="http://static.rcgroups.com/articles/ezonemag/ctower/../../images/h100.gif" align="left" hspace="0" width="268" height="266"> </td>
<td>ModelAir-Tech has sent in a press release for their new H-100 belt drive, which will
be available in Spring of 1997. This drive is designed for Speed 400 or
AP-29 motors and has 3.0, 3.27, 3.6, 4.0, 4.36, 4.8/1 ratios available. <p>For more
information, contact ModelAir Tech at: </p>
<address>
Modelair-Tech<br>
P.O. BOX 1467<br>
Lake Grove, NY 11755-0898<br>
516-981-0372
</address>
<p>Please note that the above is their new address and phone number. </td>
</tr>
</table>
<h3>Drawing Board </h3>
<p>Okay, so Drawing Board isn't actually new as such, but it hasn't always been <i>free</i>,
has it? That's right, for a limited time you can download the LT version of Drawing
Board from the MCE Soft web site at <a href="http://www.mcesoft.com">www.mcesoft.com</a>.
I have downloaded the software and I'm very impressed with what I received.
Technically, the software is shareware which should be registered for $30.
Registering allows you to upgrade to the full version of Drawing Board for only $99
at a later time. </p>
<h3>Model Builder Plans Available </h3>
<p>As many of you know, Model Builder magazine recently went out of business. It
turns out that Northrop's Plans Service has taken over their vast plans service. For
further information send an SASE to the following address: </p>
<address>
Bill Northrop's Plans Service<br>
2019 Doral Ct.<br>
Henderson, NV 89014<br>
Fax: (702) 897-7775
</address>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<hr>
<h2><u>Letters</u> </h2>
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<td>I love receiving letters from people who have viewed the site. The following is some
of the better letters I've received this month. If you have a modeling photo or
technique you'd like to share email me at <a href="http://rcgroups.com/shared/nospam.php?u=jbourke&d=ezonemag.com">jbourke(at)ezonemag.com</a>
<hr>
<pre> From Thriluphil(at)aol.com Sat Jan 4 12:22:44 1997
Date: Mon, 30 Dec 1996 19:35:29 -0500
From: Thriluphil(at)aol.com
To: jbourke(at)ezonemag.com
Subject: my dual counter rotate
Jim,
Beautiful Page! Kind of surfed into it this weekend and have been back (3)
times since! I have attached a snappy of my counter rotating drive unit. (2)
AP29's turning a 10x6 and 10x5. Runs @ 3:1 on 8 cells. Makes a real cool
sound, kinda like a router! I have no plans to market it, got the idea from
Tom Hunt @ KRC.
Have fun,
Phil Thayer
Flightec
</pre>
<p align="center"><img src="http://static.rcgroups.com/articles/ezonemag/ctower/../../images/dualprop.jpg" width="480" height="360"> </p>
<hr>
<p>Originally from EFLIGHT... </p>
<pre> From tpm(at)inw.net Sat Jan 4 12:14:45 1997
Subject: [EFLT] Very Small Servos
This message from Tim McDonough <tpm(at)inw.net> distributed by EFLIGHT!
I received some information today on very small servos and receivers for
RC use. You have to need these badly to pay the price but if you want to
do really small RC check this out...
Nanomite R/C System
Receiver:
1.3" x .7" x .4"
7 grams total weight for 2 channels
$200.00 US
Servos:
.9" x .7" x .4"
6 grams total weight
.25 seconds to limit of travel
$200.00 US each
Battery Packs:
30 mAh...
2.4 volt $8.00
3.6 volt $12.00
4.8 volt $16.00
6.0 volt $20.00
7.2 volt $24.00
Contact:
Bearl Duddles
621 Arastradero Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(415) 493-8921
I'm not affiliated with Mr. Duddles in any way. From time to time
someone on the list will ask about small RC gear suitable for indoor
flight and this is certainly small for a fully proportional system.
--
Tim McDonough
Springfield, Illinois USA
</pre>
<hr>
<p>Paul Bradley has been kind enough to keep me "in the loop" on some of his
correspondence with modelers who have questions about No-Cal electrics. This is Paul's
response to a recent question from a modeler: </p>
<pre> From BradleyP(at)ix.netcom.com Sat Jan 4 12:21:48 1997
Date: Sat, 28 Dec 1996 22:19:19 -0600
From: Paul Bradley <BradleyP(at)ix.netcom.com>
To: Paul V Cozens <jager(at)thegrid.net>
Cc: jbourke(at)ezonemag.com
Subject: Re: Profile models, electric powered
Paul V Cozens wrote:
> Can you help us with some suggestions? Also have an interest in that T-28
Hi Paul,
I hope my suggestions will be of some help to you. There are many
variables to consider when starting an electric free flight project. I
would agree with your thoughts on using only one "live" motor for a
multi-engine trimotor project. The typical size for an electric profile
free flight is 16" to 20" wing span. The 16" span is usually more
suitable for flying in limited areas such as school yards or areas
around your house. Probably the most important thing to consider is
keeping the flying weight as low as practical. This means selecting
light building materials and power sources.
For the 16" models, the motors supplied by Kenway are very nice. Their
KR1-D works well on two 50mah batteries (nicad). The batteries and
motors are available from the following mail order address:
Kenway Micro Flight
P.O. Box 889
Hackettstown, N.J. 07840
1-800-541-7471
If you decide to build a larger model, motors from HiLine are a good
choice. Their address is as follows:
HiLine
P.O. Box 11558
Goldsboro, NC 27532
Both suppliers offer catalogs. The price I believe is $1.00. They are
good sources for the motors and batteries that are generally used for
electric free flights. You will find the small nicad batteries the best
source. Used Polaroid batteries are a bit clumsy to use. The small nicads
can be quickly charged and cycled over and over again. In fact, the
battery charge time is what determines the flight duration. Normally a
charge cycle does not last for more than one minute.
The beauty of profile models, is that almost any subject can be
selected. To get started, just cut the main parts (fuselage/fin,
stabilizer, and wing) from light 1/20 or 1/16" balsa. Draw any markings
you want to use with a fine felt tipped pen, and use colored markers for
the main color. There is no weight build up with this type of marking.
The motor can be simply glued on the nose of the model. The batteries
are then attached with glue at a point that allows the model to balance
at a point about 30% behind the wing leading edge at the root. This may
vary depending on the wing plan form, but is a good starting point.
After you get some experience with an all sheet model, you can try for a
lighter version. The best way to do this is to retain the sheet
fuselage/fin and build up the wing and stabilizer. The built up surfaces
are covered with tissue paper. Markings can still be added using fine
tipped felt pens and colored markers. The only difference would be to
mark and color the tissue paper before applying it to the model.
As you can see, there a number of "points" to this great hobby. I would
suggest you simply dig in, start a project and then send your questions.
I would love to hear about your successes.
Paul Bradley - Houston, Texas
</pre>
<hr>
<p>Herm inio Perez sent me these photos of Bob Benton with his Giant Lazy Bee: </p>
<pre> From 74710.3115(at)compuserve.com Sat Jan 4 12:19:12 1997
Date: Sat, 21 Dec 1996 20:57:22 GMT
From: Herm Perez <74710.3115(at)compuserve.com>
To: jbourke(at)ezonemag.com
Subject: LBee pictures
Hi, these are the promised pictures of the giant Lazy Bee, the wingspan
is about 80x36", weight is about 8lbs and it flies with a 7:1 geared
9.6v Dewalt on two 10 cell packs of 1700scrc (parallel, motor sees 10
cells with double capacity). For scale the prop on the picture is 18".
The LB is very agile and takes off in a heartbeat, it requires very
little control throw to do fool stunts that you cannot get in trouble
with..lots of fun but a bit too large to transport.
Its all built of laminated 1/16 strips of balsa wood with yellow
carpenters glue, the wing alone contains about 1500 pieces. Ribs are
built up and also made of laminated balsa strips. Covering is
polyester dress liner with two coats of clear dope, very tight and
lightweight. Its amazing how the wing echoes when you talk near it.
Herm
</pre>
<p align="center"><img src="http://static.rcgroups.com/articles/ezonemag/ctower/../../images/biglaz1.jpg" width="416" height="286"> <img src="http://static.rcgroups.com/articles/ezonemag/ctower/../../images/boblazyb.jpg" width="358" height="260"> <img src="http://static.rcgroups.com/articles/ezonemag/ctower/../../images/bobwbee.jpg" width="246" height="312"> </td>
</tr>
</table>
<pre>
</pre>
<hr>
<h2><u>Event Announcements</u> </h2>
<p>At some point I hope to implement a full-fledged contest calendar for E Zone users.
Until I get something set up, please feel free to email me with any contest
information you have. </p>
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<td><p align="center"><font size="4">7th Annual Celebration of Silent Flight<br>
RC Electric and Soaring Fly-In<br>
May 3 & 4 1997, from 9am to 3pm</font> </p>
<p>Entry fee $5 per pilot per day. </p>
<p>To be held at the Fern Prairie Modeler's field in Washougal, WA (which is in southwest
Washington State, about 15 minutes from Portland International Airport or Vancouver, WA) </p>
<p>Low key Events: <ul>
<li>Touch & Go Contest with prizes by Leading Edge Hobbies </li>
<li>Battery Allocation Endurance </li>
<li>Handlaunch Glider </li>
<li>Bomb Drop </li>
<li>Ministreak Racing/Demo - contact Dennis Weatherly for rules </li>
</ul>
<p>Awards presented each day: <ul>
<li><p align="left">CD's Choice </p>
</li>
<li><p align="left">AMA Sport Scale - documentation required, model must fly. </p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>Electric Helicopter demos </p>
<p>12 volt sailplane winch available </p>
<p>Sponsored jointly by: <ul>
<li>Fern Prairie Modelers and </li>
<li>Portland Area Soaring Society </li>
</ul>
<p>For more information or driving directions, contact: <ul>
<li>Jerry Holcomb (360) 892-7732 </li>
<li>Barry Kurath (503) 236-4067 </li>
<li><a href="http://rcgroups.com/shared/nospam.php?u=jdwxly&d=aracnet.com">Dennis Weatherly</a> (503) 682-8806 or email:
jdwxly(at)aracnet.com </li>
</ul>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table border="0" cellpadding="20">
<tr>
<td><h3>Article Contest </h3>
<p align="left">I'm very pleased to announce that a new <a href="/articles/ezonemag/ctower/../../stuff/contest.htm">Article
Contest</a> is underway. In the past this has been a great way to get more material
for the site. This month we have several sponsors who have donated prizes to
"the cause". <br>
</p>
<ul>
<li><p align="left"><a href="/articles/ezonemag/ctower/../../ezone_ads/joepas.htm">Joseph Pasquito Electric Motor
Mounts</a> </p>
</li>
<li><p align="left"><a href="/articles/ezonemag/ctower/../../ezone_ads/clayvid.htm">Clay Howe Video</a> </p>
</li>
<li><p align="left"><a href="/articles/ezonemag/ctower/../ncreat.htm">New Creations</a> </p>
</li>
<li><p align="left">OHM Services </p>
</li>
</ul>
<p align="left">The Grand Prize of a $40 gift certificate to Unbeatenpath Imports will be awarded to the person
who writes the best article in the opinion of the E Zone columnists. The remaining
items will be distributed randomly. Make sure and reward our sponsors by giving them
your business and telling them you heard about them from The E Zone! </p>
<p align="left">Moving Details </p>
<p align="left">The E-Zone is moving! Details will be available as soon as I make
some final decisions, but the current provider does not support the functionality we need
to continue our growth pattern. Our new provider will allow roughly 10 times more
storage space and transfer volume, as well as allow some advanced scripting. The
cost will be significantly lower also. </p>
<p align="left">The EFLIGHT mailing list will move along with the site. This will be
a transparent move for the most part, as the current membership list will simply be moved
to the new server. If you are an EFLIGHT member watch the list for details when the
move occurs. </p>
<p align="left">The new provider will also allow us to purchase a real domain name for the
web site. As it happens, www.ezone.com is already taken by another organization so I
will be forced to use some other name. Please <a href="http://rcgroups.com/shared/nospam.php?u=jbourke&d=ezonemag.com">email
me</a> if you have any suggestions. </p>
<p align="left">New Address </p>
<p align="left">The physical location of the E Zone has moved as well. The new
address is: </p>
<div align="left"><address>
The E Zone<br>
501 Goodwin Dr.<br>
Richardson, TX 75081<br>
(972) 680-1220
</address>
</div><p align="left">Scanning </p>
<p align="left">I've finally purchased a scanner. Any images you would like placed
on the page should be sent to me at the above address. I'd love to have some more
photos that I can share with modelers around the world! Please provide captions with
each photo if possible. Also, you should send a self-addressed stamped envelope if
you want to see your photos again! </p>
<p align="left">Of course, you can always email me your photos if you have access to your
own scanner. I prefer JPEG format, but I can handle just about any format in a
pinch. Send the images as a uuencoded attachment if possible. </td>
</tr>
</table>
<hr>
<h2 align="left"><u>New Creations Opening</u> </h2>
<table border="0" cellpadding="20">
<tr>
<td>Kirk Massey, of New Creations, has informed me that he is looking for a dependable
person with a proven success record to help run his store in Willis, TX. Apparently,
business is booming! Contact New Creations directly at (409) 856-4630. Serious
inquiries only, please! Kirk is looking for someone who can help handle the
day-to-day operations of the store so that he can concentrate on other aspects of the
business. Computer experience is a plus (if you are reading this, chances are you
have computer experience). </td>
</tr>
</table>
<hr>
<h2 align="left"><u>New Products</u> </h2>
<p>If you are a vendor with a press release or product announcement that you would like to
share, <a href="http://rcgroups.com/shared/nospam.php?u=jbourke&d=ezonemag.com">email me at jbourke(at)ezonemag.com</a>. </p>
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<td><h3>The Simprop Peppo
</h3>
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<td><p align="center"><img src="http://static.rcgroups.com/articles/ezonemag/ctower/../../images/peppo.jpg" width="258" height="256"> </td>
<td><font size="2"><b>Specifications</b></font> <ul>
<li><font size="2">Wingspan: 1200 mm</font> </li>
<li><font size="2">Length: 654 mm</font> </li>
<li><font size="2">Airfoil: MH43</font> </li>
<li><font size="2">Wing Area: 13.45 sq dm</font> </li>
<li><font size="2">Estimated Flying Weight: 515g</font> </li>
<li><font size="2">Wing Loading: 38 g/sq dm</font> </li>
<li><font size="2">RC Functions: Elevator, Ailerons, Speed Control</font> </li>
<li><font size="2">Motor (Standard): Speed 400/6V, CNC Spinner 30mm/2.3mm, 6 x 3 - 6 x 6
folder, 27mm CNC Aluminum MiddleYoke, 7 KR600AE cells</font> </li>
<li><font size="2">Motor (Performance) Power Viper 400L, CNC Spinner 30mm/3.17mm, 7 x 4.5
folder, 27mm CNC Aluminum MiddleYoke, 8 KR600AE cells OR 6 x 3 - 6 x 6 on 10 KR600AE cells</font>
</li>
</ul>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<p>The Simprop Peppo is a fast building kit with epoxyglass fuselage. The one piece wing
is balsa sheeted foam and finished ready to cover. Very light using Simprop's proprietary
molding technology. Estimated schedule for production - Feb/Mar 97. </p>
<h3>The ModelAir-Tech H-100 Belt Drive </h3>
<table border="0" cellpadding="2">
<tr>
<td><img src="http://static.rcgroups.com/articles/ezonemag/ctower/../../images/h100.gif" align="left" hspace="0" width="268" height="266"> </td>
<td>ModelAir-Tech has sent in a press release for their new H-100 belt drive, which will
be available in Spring of 1997. This drive is designed for Speed 400 or
AP-29 motors and has 3.0, 3.27, 3.6, 4.0, 4.36, 4.8/1 ratios available. <p>For more
information, contact ModelAir Tech at: </p>
<address>
Modelair-Tech<br>
P.O. BOX 1467<br>
Lake Grove, NY 11755-0898<br>
516-981-0372
</address>
<p>Please note that the above is their new address and phone number. </td>
</tr>
</table>
<h3>Drawing Board </h3>
<p>Okay, so Drawing Board isn't actually new as such, but it hasn't always been <i>free</i>,
has it? That's right, for a limited time you can download the LT version of Drawing
Board from the MCE Soft web site at <a href="http://www.mcesoft.com">www.mcesoft.com</a>.
I have downloaded the software and I'm very impressed with what I received.
Technically, the software is shareware which should be registered for $30.
Registering allows you to upgrade to the full version of Drawing Board for only $99
at a later time. </p>
<h3>Model Builder Plans Available </h3>
<p>As many of you know, Model Builder magazine recently went out of business. It
turns out that Northrop's Plans Service has taken over their vast plans service. For
further information send an SASE to the following address: </p>
<address>
Bill Northrop's Plans Service<br>
2019 Doral Ct.<br>
Henderson, NV 89014<br>
Fax: (702) 897-7775
</address>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<hr>
<h2><u>Letters</u> </h2>
<table border="0" cellpadding="20">
<tr>
<td>I love receiving letters from people who have viewed the site. The following is some
of the better letters I've received this month. If you have a modeling photo or
technique you'd like to share email me at <a href="http://rcgroups.com/shared/nospam.php?u=jbourke&d=ezonemag.com">jbourke(at)ezonemag.com</a>
<hr>
<pre> From Thriluphil(at)aol.com Sat Jan 4 12:22:44 1997
Date: Mon, 30 Dec 1996 19:35:29 -0500
From: Thriluphil(at)aol.com
To: jbourke(at)ezonemag.com
Subject: my dual counter rotate
Jim,
Beautiful Page! Kind of surfed into it this weekend and have been back (3)
times since! I have attached a snappy of my counter rotating drive unit. (2)
AP29's turning a 10x6 and 10x5. Runs @ 3:1 on 8 cells. Makes a real cool
sound, kinda like a router! I have no plans to market it, got the idea from
Tom Hunt @ KRC.
Have fun,
Phil Thayer
Flightec
</pre>
<p align="center"><img src="http://static.rcgroups.com/articles/ezonemag/ctower/../../images/dualprop.jpg" width="480" height="360"> </p>
<hr>
<p>Originally from EFLIGHT... </p>
<pre> From tpm(at)inw.net Sat Jan 4 12:14:45 1997
Subject: [EFLT] Very Small Servos
This message from Tim McDonough <tpm(at)inw.net> distributed by EFLIGHT!
I received some information today on very small servos and receivers for
RC use. You have to need these badly to pay the price but if you want to
do really small RC check this out...
Nanomite R/C System
Receiver:
1.3" x .7" x .4"
7 grams total weight for 2 channels
$200.00 US
Servos:
.9" x .7" x .4"
6 grams total weight
.25 seconds to limit of travel
$200.00 US each
Battery Packs:
30 mAh...
2.4 volt $8.00
3.6 volt $12.00
4.8 volt $16.00
6.0 volt $20.00
7.2 volt $24.00
Contact:
Bearl Duddles
621 Arastradero Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(415) 493-8921
I'm not affiliated with Mr. Duddles in any way. From time to time
someone on the list will ask about small RC gear suitable for indoor
flight and this is certainly small for a fully proportional system.
--
Tim McDonough
Springfield, Illinois USA
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<p>Paul Bradley has been kind enough to keep me "in the loop" on some of his
correspondence with modelers who have questions about No-Cal electrics. This is Paul's
response to a recent question from a modeler: </p>
<pre> From BradleyP(at)ix.netcom.com Sat Jan 4 12:21:48 1997
Date: Sat, 28 Dec 1996 22:19:19 -0600
From: Paul Bradley <BradleyP(at)ix.netcom.com>
To: Paul V Cozens <jager(at)thegrid.net>
Cc: jbourke(at)ezonemag.com
Subject: Re: Profile models, electric powered
Paul V Cozens wrote:
> Can you help us with some suggestions? Also have an interest in that T-28
Hi Paul,
I hope my suggestions will be of some help to you. There are many
variables to consider when starting an electric free flight project. I
would agree with your thoughts on using only one "live" motor for a
multi-engine trimotor project. The typical size for an electric profile
free flight is 16" to 20" wing span. The 16" span is usually more
suitable for flying in limited areas such as school yards or areas
around your house. Probably the most important thing to consider is
keeping the flying weight as low as practical. This means selecting
light building materials and power sources.
For the 16" models, the motors supplied by Kenway are very nice. Their
KR1-D works well on two 50mah batteries (nicad). The batteries and
motors are available from the following mail order address:
Kenway Micro Flight
P.O. Box 889
Hackettstown, N.J. 07840
1-800-541-7471
If you decide to build a larger model, motors from HiLine are a good
choice. Their address is as follows:
HiLine
P.O. Box 11558
Goldsboro, NC 27532
Both suppliers offer catalogs. The price I believe is $1.00. They are
good sources for the motors and batteries that are generally used for
electric free flights. You will find the small nicad batteries the best
source. Used Polaroid batteries are a bit clumsy to use. The small nicads
can be quickly charged and cycled over and over again. In fact, the
battery charge time is what determines the flight duration. Normally a
charge cycle does not last for more than one minute.
The beauty of profile models, is that almost any subject can be
selected. To get started, just cut the main parts (fuselage/fin,
stabilizer, and wing) from light 1/20 or 1/16" balsa. Draw any markings
you want to use with a fine felt tipped pen, and use colored markers for
the main color. There is no weight build up with this type of marking.
The motor can be simply glued on the nose of the model. The batteries
are then attached with glue at a point that allows the model to balance
at a point about 30% behind the wing leading edge at the root. This may
vary depending on the wing plan form, but is a good starting point.
After you get some experience with an all sheet model, you can try for a
lighter version. The best way to do this is to retain the sheet
fuselage/fin and build up the wing and stabilizer. The built up surfaces
are covered with tissue paper. Markings can still be added using fine
tipped felt pens and colored markers. The only difference would be to
mark and color the tissue paper before applying it to the model.
As you can see, there a number of "points" to this great hobby. I would
suggest you simply dig in, start a project and then send your questions.
I would love to hear about your successes.
Paul Bradley - Houston, Texas
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<p>Herm inio Perez sent me these photos of Bob Benton with his Giant Lazy Bee: </p>
<pre> From 74710.3115(at)compuserve.com Sat Jan 4 12:19:12 1997
Date: Sat, 21 Dec 1996 20:57:22 GMT
From: Herm Perez <74710.3115(at)compuserve.com>
To: jbourke(at)ezonemag.com
Subject: LBee pictures
Hi, these are the promised pictures of the giant Lazy Bee, the wingspan
is about 80x36", weight is about 8lbs and it flies with a 7:1 geared
9.6v Dewalt on two 10 cell packs of 1700scrc (parallel, motor sees 10
cells with double capacity). For scale the prop on the picture is 18".
The LB is very agile and takes off in a heartbeat, it requires very
little control throw to do fool stunts that you cannot get in trouble
with..lots of fun but a bit too large to transport.
Its all built of laminated 1/16 strips of balsa wood with yellow
carpenters glue, the wing alone contains about 1500 pieces. Ribs are
built up and also made of laminated balsa strips. Covering is
polyester dress liner with two coats of clear dope, very tight and
lightweight. Its amazing how the wing echoes when you talk near it.
Herm
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<p align="center"><img src="http://static.rcgroups.com/articles/ezonemag/ctower/../../images/biglaz1.jpg" width="416" height="286"> <img src="http://static.rcgroups.com/articles/ezonemag/ctower/../../images/boblazyb.jpg" width="358" height="260"> <img src="http://static.rcgroups.com/articles/ezonemag/ctower/../../images/bobwbee.jpg" width="246" height="312"> </td>
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<h2><u>Event Announcements</u> </h2>
<p>At some point I hope to implement a full-fledged contest calendar for E Zone users.
Until I get something set up, please feel free to email me with any contest
information you have. </p>
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<td><p align="center"><font size="4">7th Annual Celebration of Silent Flight<br>
RC Electric and Soaring Fly-In<br>
May 3 & 4 1997, from 9am to 3pm</font> </p>
<p>Entry fee $5 per pilot per day. </p>
<p>To be held at the Fern Prairie Modeler's field in Washougal, WA (which is in southwest
Washington State, about 15 minutes from Portland International Airport or Vancouver, WA) </p>
<p>Low key Events: <ul>
<li>Touch & Go Contest with prizes by Leading Edge Hobbies </li>
<li>Battery Allocation Endurance </li>
<li>Handlaunch Glider </li>
<li>Bomb Drop </li>
<li>Ministreak Racing/Demo - contact Dennis Weatherly for rules </li>
</ul>
<p>Awards presented each day: <ul>
<li><p align="left">CD's Choice </p>
</li>
<li><p align="left">AMA Sport Scale - documentation required, model must fly. </p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>Electric Helicopter demos </p>
<p>12 volt sailplane winch available </p>
<p>Sponsored jointly by: <ul>
<li>Fern Prairie Modelers and </li>
<li>Portland Area Soaring Society </li>
</ul>
<p>For more information or driving directions, contact: <ul>
<li>Jerry Holcomb (360) 892-7732 </li>
<li>Barry Kurath (503) 236-4067 </li>
<li><a href="http://rcgroups.com/shared/nospam.php?u=jdwxly&d=aracnet.com">Dennis Weatherly</a> (503) 682-8806 or email:
jdwxly(at)aracnet.com </li>
</ul>
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