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25 Years Ago in MA:
January 1983
On the cover Kelly Mathwick holds Bill
Warner's FF Scale, electric-powered
Lee-Richards No. 3. This doughnut-shaped
model—the subject of one of this month's FF
construction articles—may look weird but is
surprisingly stable in the air. The other FF
article is about the Rain Crow II, which is
Reid A. Hull's Hand Launched Glider design.
It is easy to build, yet it displays a
smooth transition to the glide when thrown
to altitude.
One of two RC construction
articles this month is for Dee B. Mathews'
scaled-down version of the 1938 Kloud King.
It can be built sturdily as a great RC
aircraft or lighter for 1/2A Texaco
Old-Timer competition. The other RC design
is the Orange Box by Clive Smalley. It is a
lightweight yet rugged Slope Soarer that may
be just right for the beginner and even
performs well as a thermal soarer.
CL
Racing is fun, so get into 1/2A Scale or
Mouse Racing with the Sky Baby by Frank H.
Scott, which is a midwing 1/2A model with an
unusual V-tail. This competitive design is
reliable, tough, simple, and as fast as
anything you are likely to compete against.
Christopher—the RC parachutist—is another
of Luther Hux's unique innovations. This
comprehensive article explains how to build
a complete parachutist, sew his chute, and
even construct the drop mechanism needed for
RC aircraft.
The League of Silent Flight (LSF)
held its 1982 Tournament in Bakersfield,
California. Dan Pruss reports on this event
and the LSF's history. Ray Harlan provides
full-color coverage of the Indoor World
Championships, which was held in a salt mine
in Slanic, Romania.
Frank Ehling, who
served as AMA technical director for more
than 22 years, retired October 13, 1982, so
he could get back to designing and flying
model aircraft. AMA staff members wish him
the best as he enters another phase of a
long and distinguished career.
AMA's
Executive Director, John Worth, announces
that the Federal Communications Commission
has finally approved new RC frequencies.
New products this month include kits for two
large models: an 84-inch Big E from E&L
Manufacturing for $199.95 and a 1/4-scale
Cub from Royal Products for $179.95. Granite
State RC Products announces a new iron-on
gapless hinge, and Satellite City is now
offering Hot Shot accelerator for use with
any brand of instant glue. MA
Rich LaGrange
AMA Librarian
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