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25 Years Ago in MA:
April 1982
• This month's
construction article (plans 364) is for
James Gilgenbach's 40-size Pattern (RC
Aerobatics) design he calls the Neutron
Star. With a weight that just exceeds 6
pounds and sleek lines, this airplane is a
real screamer.
Larry Jolly reports that
Mike Charles was a "very happy" Grand
Champion when he won the $1,000 prize at the
Pacific RC Soaring Association
electric-power-only event. "Those of us who
love aeromodeling will be forced to
alternative power sources," wrote Larry.
Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski
informs us that the AMA building fund has
reached $68,590. The goal for groundbreaking
is $100,000 of the new building in Reston,
Virginia, with a final goal of $160,000.
Ron St. Jean proposes a new technique called
"Structureless Foam Composites" ("SFC"). The
world-famous designer of the Ramrod FF
design shows how to cut wings from foam that
are as strong and light as balsa. He also
describes his technique for covering and
construction with SFC.
James M. Petro's
article outlines his method of teaching kids
to fly CL in school yards. Each step of his
program is diagrammed and explained so
others can use his techniques to get our
youth into the air.
Fine Scale Modeler is
to release its first publication as a test
with the January issue. This magazine is
aimed primarily at the plastic builder, but
Scale-flying model builders may find this an
excellent source of data. MA
Rich LaGrange
AMA Librarian
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