August 21, 2005 - BASH Enterprises
News FLASH!
Bash Enterprises is back with a vengeance!
BASH is back with the previously released All-EPP Combat Flying wings known as the Mongo and Mongo Jr.
For over 25 years, Art Hobby has been designing and producing gliders & electro-gliders.
Many of their models are well known winners of prestigious model competitions and championships
around the world.
The co-owner of Art Hobby, Mr. Krzysztof Jasinski, is the designer of all the models.
He is the winner of many Polish model championships and other European competitions.
Most of Art Hobby's gliders have been tested and published in a variety of European and
American model magazines.
Their designs emphasize: flying characteristics, quality, and originality of construction.
This becomes obvious when examining components of the models.
Wings are made of foam cores covered with Black Poplar Veneer.
Polish veneer is quite unique and is characterized by:
Each model comes with all accessories, plans, and instructions
Art Hobby will be exhibiting at the International
Toy and Hobby Fair in Nurnberg, Germany, January 29th - February 4th, 2003, in Hall 7, stand 27.
Visit Art Hobby's web site for more information and
specific details.
The Mongo is a huge, 8 foot ultra-combat beast and the light lift counterpart, the famous Mongo Jr. Kits are
now available for ordering from BASH Enterprises.
January 20, 2003 -
Art Hobby
Art Hobby is a renown producer of a wide range of radio controlled gliders, such as:
Fiberglass and carbon fiber reinforced spars are built-in the wings;
openings for servos and cables are pre-cut.
Wings can be built as one, two, or unique design three-piece.
They are ready to fly after joining and lacquering.
For easy transport, wings can be disassembled into 3 segments and in some gliders the
tail sections can be removed.
Assembly is done with use of three or four screws.
January 4, 2002 - Compu-FoamCore
Introducing Compu-FoamCore foam core services. With an automated foam wing cutting machine Compu-FoamCore can create very accurate wings to your specifications.
Compu-FoamCore will cut foam core wings to most any airfoil, camber, or section, including multiple section wings. Their system is fully computerized and can cut very precise multiple cambers and wing sections with excellent repeatability.
The desired airfoil parameters are entered into the cutting machine's parameter list, and then the cores are cut automatically and accurately. Thickness and camber are set independently, for any airfoil along the full length of the wing, so even complex sections will be accurate.
Visit the Compu-FoamCore pages for more information, pictures of the Compu-FoamCore device, and how you may order cores cut.
Or, if you can't wait...
Contact Laszlo at:
Laszlo Horvath
(570) 828-7396
(Pennsylvania - US Eastern Standard Time)
Or by email at: foamcore@warwick.net
May 3, 2001 - The Winglauncher!
Introducing the revolutionary new way to bungee launch your Zagi or Boomerang or any other similarly sized and shaped combat wing.
The Winglauncher allows you to bungee launch your flying wing WITHOUT A BUILT-IN HOOK!!! No modifications to your existing wing whatsoever! No more agonizing over hook or no hook while building your wing. No more taping a piece of bent metal on to your wing. No extra weight. No cut fingers. No extra drag. And NO HASSLE.
With the Winglauncher, you can fly new, unexplored sites without the fear of that first hand-toss. Practice your spot landing technique and hand-catching. Learn to fly in the comfort and safety of a large, flat open field. Balance and trim your plane before you go to the big hill! Visit the Winglauncher web site and for more information, pictures, and ordering.
September, 2000 - Boomerangs!
Too tired to build the best of the best in combat wings?
Visit the Combat Wings web site and order a custom built Boomerang for yourself...
You have a choice of colors and patterns, covered in Ultracote, custom built with receiver and batteries installed.
June, 2000 - Endless Lift
This link will take you to the Endless Lift soaring videos site. These videos have received rave reviews from glider pilots around the world. At the site are preview images from the films and pages describing flying techniques and narratives from the movies.
The URL is: http://www.radiocarbonart.com
November, 1999 - Dynamic Modelling
New Guide To Futaba's 8-Channel Radios
If you have a Futaba 8U, the new 8S or (FF8) system or know someone else who does, you will be interested in the following information. Visit Dynamic Modelling's web site
The Futaba 8-Channel Book is a 186-page softbound book. It is perfect-bound and shrink-wrapped for your protection.
In answer to those desiring more information on the book's contents, here is the Table of contents for the book "Getting The Most Out of Futaba's 8-Channel Radio Control Systems":
- Chapter 1: Quick Start. Quick Step-By-Step Four-Channel Sport Model Setup
- Chapter 2: BASIC Menu Structure Details: General things on the 8U that you ought to be aware, Setting Servo Neutrals, Hints About Splined Servo Arms, Servo Travel & "Boosting" servos, Comments on electronic & mechanical trims, Trim Functions, Transmitter "Modes", Differences Between Airplane & Heli Systems, What's The Difference Between A Super 8 and a non-Super 8, Moving Trim To The Other Side Of The Throttle/Airbrake Stick, Transmitter Warning Messages
- Chapter 3: The 8U Housekeeping Functions: Model Memory, Naming Functions, Timer Functions, Failsafe, Saving a Copy, External Memory
- Chapter 4: Settings To Make Flying Easier: Dual Rates, EXPO, Trainer Function
- Chapter 5: "Advanced" Programming For Aircraft: Flaperons, Airbrakes, Elevator -< Flap Mixing, Fun-Fly Airplane, V-Tail Mixing, Elevon Mixing, Differential Ailerons & Coordinating Turns, Ailevator, Snap Roll
- Chapter 6: Engine Functions: Throttle Cut, Throttle ATL, Idle-Down, Engine Start Function, Throttle -< Needle Valve Mixing, Throttle Delay Function
- Chapter 7: Programmable Mixers: What are they, 16 programmable mixer examples including aileron-<rudder, twin engines, smoke, airbrakes, drop flaps with a switch, v-tails with differential, tailless models, and more.
- Chapter 8: Helicopter Programming: Flight Modes, 5-Point Curves, Throttle Curve, Pitch Curve, Throttle Cut, Throttle Hold, Offsets, Delay Function, Hovering Throttle & Pitch, Throttle-<Needle Mixing, Inverted Function, Setting Up Pitch and Throttle Curves, Helicopter Setup Instructions, Programmable Mixing for Helicopters, Four Mixing Examples, Collective & Cyclic Pitch Mixing (CCPM), Super 8 Helicopter Features
- Chapter 9: Sailplane Functions: Using Four Wing Servos: Aileron -< Flap Mixing & Differential, Butterfly Glide Path Control; Six Sailplane Programmable Mixing Examples, Presets for Steepest Launches & Speed, Camber Changing, Programming A Contest Sailplane, Sailplane Trimming
- Appendix: Changing Frequency, Servo Swapping, Batteries, High-Current Wiring & Y-Connectors, Cycling batteries, Instructions For Replacing Broken Toggle Switches, Converting To The Helicopter Version/Moving 3-Position Switch To The Left Side, Problem With Broken Pins, Synthesized Frequency Gear, Use With Five-Channel Hitec Receivers, Using Hitec's 555 Receiver Without Soldering, Electrical Noise, DSC Cords, Make Your Own CamPAC.
- Index: approximately 480 entries, by alphabet. Many are listed doubly by different name or topic to ease searching.
If you don't want the Futaba 8 guide, we do publish the "Guide to Computer Radio Control Systems", which is applicable to all kinds of programmable RC systems (including Airtronics, Futaba, JR, and Hitec), and the "Programming the Futaba Super 7 for Aircraft and Sailplanes" book which is applicable to the Super 7 as well as the newer T6XA radios. We also sell an extremely detailed comparison chart that tells which of the 80+ features and functions that the 25+ makes and models have (or don't have).
Don Edberg, Author and Publisher
Soaring Stuff
The Return of the Old Buzzard's Soaring Book: "The Old Buzzard's Soaring Book"
is back from its third and LAST printing. This classic, by Dave Thornburg, on thermal technique, finding thermals, and his concept of the "River of Air" is a must for every R/C Glider Guider's bookshelf.
The book is priced at $16.95 plus $3.00 for Priority Mail shipping.
New Videos from Soaring Stuff:
This exciting new video was produced in cooperation with Dr. Michael Selig and the University of Illinois Low Speed Airfoil Testing program. This video explains, in non-engineering terms, all of the aspects of airfoils... How they work, and most important, how to choose the proper airfoil for your next project, or how to evaluate airfoils on an existing design. It shows windtunnel testing and how to use the graphs (called Polars) by aerodynamicists, to select the right airfoil for the right task.
Computer generated animation, and live video footage will take you through this fascinating science... with a minimal amount of mathematics! Part of the proceeds of each video sold are being donated to the UIUC Airfoil Testing program to further the research work of Dr. Selig and his team.
NTSC Format - $29.95 + $3.00 shipping & handling
PAL Format - $34.95 + $3.00 shipping & handling
A new 90 minute educational video from Soaring Stuff. Produced specifically with the beginner in mind, this video shows the entire construction process of a 2 meter balsa wood sailplane, and includes lots of hints and tips on how to build a strong, straight, R/C sailplane that will not only fly.... but fly well.
Live video footage takes you through the adjusting and trimming process, and shows how to sucessfully fly a sailplane. You can benefit from Taylor Collins' 35 years of R/C flying experience.... and get your first sailplane into the air quickly... the right way!
This 90 minute video can be the beginning of a life-long hobby..... teaching you how to challenge nature, and actually fly with the hawks and eagles.
NTSC Format - $24.95 + $3.00 shipping & handling
PAL Format - $29.95 + $3.00 shipping & handling
Another new video from Soaring Stuff: "Building Hollow Composite Aircraft Structures" will take you step-by-step through the complete process to build the R/C aircraft of your dreams.
Hollow, molded composite aircraft are the ULTIMATE in R/C modeling. Strong, lightweight, and quick to build.... this is the way that full size "glass slipper" sailplanes.... and many of the composite home-built aircraft are constructed. And YOU can learn how to do it in your own home workshop.
Fred McClung, a retired aircraft engineer, has developed a straight-forward, no-nonsense method for building female molds, and then for fabricating incredibly strong, accurate, and attractive wings, and stabilizers. The aircraft shown being built is the Fred-A-Plane, an F3B competition sailplane. But there is no reason why the same techniques cannot be applied to Quicky 500, Formula I, Pattern, or even Scale aircraft.
Once the molds are completed, you know that every aircraft produced will be straight, accurate, and reproduceable. And, while the outlines and planform of the aircraft is fixed, there are still many options that can be experimented with... in internal structure, fabric and materials layup, shape and size of control surfaces, etc.
The one hour, twenty minute video will guide you in every phase of construction... from building a set of plugs, to laying up the mold, bagging the composite skins, and assembling the completed wings and tail surfaces. You CAN do this! Fred developed the entire process in a tiny home workshop, with only basic tools that every serious modeler already owns. You've admired those $600 to $900 molded composite aircraft. Now you can build your own.... for a fraction of the cost.
Building Hollow Composite Aircraft Structures is available in both NTSC (American) and PAL (European) video formats. Make a small investment in know-how.... and build the composite aircraft of your dreams. The technology is here!
NTSC Format - $24.95 + $3.00 shipping & handling
PAL Format - $29.95 + $3.00 shipping & handling
With the tremendous success that the Old Buzzard Soaring Book received, the obvious next step was to produce the "Old Buzzard Goes Flying" video.
Based on the book, the video takes you through everything you need to know to achieve thermaling excellence. Dave shows you... with actual flying footage with a Goldberg Gentle Lady sailplane.... how to spot thermals, and how to stay in them. The acknowledged standard on REALLY learning to thermal! Dave Thornburg helped produce this masterpiece for the glider guider who knows how to fly....and wants to learn to read the air, and truly master the soaring sport. Dave created the concept of the "River of Air".... and explains, why, where, and how to locate thermals and stay in them. He covers aircraft trimming and design for maximum performance, and teaches you how to develop a competitive (and winning) attitude for contest flying. There's a complete section on hand launch R/C soaring.... the hottest new competition in gliderdom... which was originally invented by the Old Buzzard himself. (As his Old Flying Buddy.... I'll let you in on a secret. Back in the early '70's our flying field was about a mile from a 7-11 store. Dave used to wander off in the direction of that store.... hand launching, thermaling, and landing... and launching again..... all in pursuit of an icy cold Big Gulp of Dr. Pepper. Then one day, he got the bright idea to run a strictly "hand-launch" contest.... and the rest is history!)
NTSC Format - $24.95 + $3.00 shipping & handling
PAL Format - $29.95 + $3.00 shipping & handling
For all tapes and other 'stuff' available from Soaring Stuff, Visa, MasterCard & American Express accepted
Soaring Stuff
9140 Guadalupe Trail
N.W. 87114
(505) 898-8281 (Voice & FAX)
http://www.soaringstuff.com/
Night OPS from TEC Systems
Want to fly combat soaring at night?
The system is called "NIGHT OPS" R/C Night Flying Lights. NIGHT OPS installs on any airplane in just a few minutes, and can be transferred from airplane to airplane just as quickly. The system consists of 6 lamps and a power supply. The power supply can be placed inside the fuselage or taped to the outside if you don't have room. (I cut cavities in the fuselage of my foamies). Just remember to put the power supply and battery near the CG. Four of the lamps are flat (I mean REALLY FLAT). The flat lamps weigh 3.13 grams each and are .009" thick, .375" wide and 30" long. The flat lamps are attached to the wings with scotch tape. I've been putting 2 flat lamps on the top and 2 on the bottom of the wing. The other two lamps (wire lights) are round wires 3/32" in diameter by 12" long, and weigh 2.35 grams each. One wire light is taped on the perimeter of the fin and rudder (don't worry, they're very flexible) and the other wire light is taped around the nose (don't worry the "wire lights" seem to be indestructible). The power supply is .83 x .68 x 1.0 inches and tips the scales at 30.2 grams. The system runs for 8-10 hours on a 9 volt battery (the system draws about 85 mA). The lamps generate no heat or RF and are good for about 5000 hours of use.
That's it, plug in the battery, turn it on and launch on your first NIGHT OPS.
This setup has proved to be very fly-able. The combination of lights on the wing and perimeter of the fuselage/empennage allow precise recognition and control of pitch and roll. I know what a lot of you are thinking "Night flying, this must be pretty tough" I'm relatively new to r/c (less than a year) and find night flying with "NIGHT OPS" to be no more or less difficult than flying in daylight, just different. I have yet to lose orientation with NIGHT OPS!!! (which is a pretty big statement considering how recently I crashed during the day because of misinterpretation of model orientation--pulled when I should have pushed...oops.)
At the Visalia Fall Fest I let numerous people bungee launch my "NIGHT OPS" equipped DAW Me163 with no orientation problems. I also had a DAW TG-3 (that Dave Sanders was kind enough to loan me, thanks Dave) lit up with "NIGHT OPS". I won't mention his name without permission, but a very well known pilot was seen practicing his spot landings with the NIGHT OPS TG-3. The fact that he used Dave Sanders' hat as his landing spot convinced Dave to place aforementioned hat on the ground. This pilot has amazed me every time I've seen him fly, but spot landings in the dark with a very high landing scores (90+) on most attempts?????
This system is very, VERY bright. Much, Much, Much brighter than cyalumes. At the Banos Bash this last sunday, the airplane illuminated the slope as it flew over. You could distinctly see the hill being illuminated with the airplane at an altitude of 40 feet. "NIGHT OPS" is that bright. The airplane lit the slope well enough to shoot low approaches and touch and goes. The brightness for the lamps is listed as 19 FL or 65CD/m^2. I wouldn't know a foot lumen or a candela per meter squared if it walked up and asked to borrow a photon or two. The best way to describe how bright NIGHT OPS lights are is this; In my darkened room, with the airplane resting on the ceiling fan I can read a newspaper by the light of my "NIGHT OPS" airplane lamps. (I recommend turning the ceiling fan off prior to this experiment) I guarantee that brightness will not be a problem. If you FLY for 5000 hours and your lamps burn out, you've got too much spare time and I am jealous, but I'll replace them free of charge.
Timothy E. Cone
nightops@rc-aero.com
(209) 291-0447
TEC Systems--NIGHT OPS
3038 Sylmar
Clovis, CA 93612
Web Site: http://www.nightops.com
