Radio Control: Electrics
THIS MONTH'S ECS is a little different. Reader Donald Knight, 1765 Ala Moana, Apt, 1091, Honolulu HI 96815, is very much interested in CL Electrics, and he has been experimenting in this arena. In particular, Donald is interested in flying smaller models indoors or in small outdoor areas. Not having any available reference, he's pursued the idea of running power up the lines as best he could devise. Donald is asking for any written reference on the subject, and would be interested in reader contact with anyone who has the same interests. OK folks, let's show 'em the ECS really works-even with a challenging topic such as this unusual and creative Electric application!
Radio Control: Electrics
THE JULY AND AUGUST 1991 columns announced a License Plate Contest to encourage readers to design and install Electric-promoting vanity plates on their family wheels. The contest was open to photo submissions until December 31, 1992. Entries were judged by reader vote, and the most popular won a Today's Hobbies Skyvolt kit. Five license plate photos appeared in the August '93 column. Reader votes were tallied until October 30, 1993-a few weeks ago as I write this. Reader response trickled in more or less steadily during the allowed time period. A clear winner did finally emerge: "FLY-E." The winning modeler is non other than Charlie Sylvia, Mr. CS Flight Systems himself, of Middleboro, MA. This is interesting because Connie Sylvia won one of the original (January 1990 Model Aviation cover) Skyvolts at the 1990 KRC Electric Fly raffle.
Radio Control: Electrics
IN A RECENT LETTER, reader Jim Marinelli told me of a small group of E-fliers who fly on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings on a city-owned flying field in Simsbury, Connecticut. The group includes beginners and veteran modelers, and is seeking to increase their number. The field is available for Electrics only (with proper insurance-AMA, etc.). You can find out more by contacting: Jim Marinelli, 75 Rosen Ave., Torrington, CT 06790; Tel.: (203) 496-1373, or Dick Bauer, Star Route, N. Canton, CT 06059; Tel.: (203) 379-2856. Well-known east coast E-modeler Bob Afflerback tells me that the Sixth Annual Burlington County (NJ) Electric Fly is scheduled for May 21, 1994. This date is earlier than usual, so do take note. The meet is scheduled to be held at the Burlington Co. RC Club field, which is about two miles from the usual location, so note this as well.
Radio Control: Electrics
TWO JUNE MEETS have been announced. First up is the seventh annual Lehigh Valley RC Society (LVRCS) Electric Fun Fly scheduled for June 18-19 at Easton, Pennsylvania. This is an excellent meet, and I'm happy to see it back on a two-day schedule. Write Ellis Grumer at 321 Aurora St., Phillipsburg NJ 08865 for details. Next up is the second annual Kansas City Regional Electric Meet scheduled for June 25-26. Please contact Dick Hinckle at 6406 E. 140th Terrace, Grandview MO 64030; Tel.: (816) 763-7207 for details.
Radio Control: Electrics
THIS MONTH I'll cover three meet announcements, April errata, understanding brushless motors and controllers, a prop mount suggestion, battery accessories, and more speed control information. The Fourth Annual Southeastern ElectriFly is scheduled for Saturday, June 4 near Dallas, Georgia. The meet is sponsored by the North Georgia Flying Circus club, and member Gene Norman wrote a nice letter telling all about it. The meet will feature Pylon racing, Climb and Glide, slow and fast flying competitions, plus open flying. Attendance has been growing at the rate of about 30% per year, and you can add to that. Details are available from Gene at 1031 Pinecrest Drive, Forest Park GA 30050-3334; Tel.: (404) 960-0863, or call Mike Green at (404) 386-5016.
