Free Flight Fanatic

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Where did September go? John's projects are stacking like cordwood, now the big question is where will he find the space to build an 80 inch wingspan O/T gas model? John "shows" how he uses a Dremel Moto Tool as a spindle sander on print wood parts.

We then discuss the August FAA UAS Symposium, and what could be in store for the outdoor free flight hobby. (Something that I forgot to mention, but Bernard addressed in the last episode is that the we essentially know that all models under 250 grams (.55 pounds) will be exempt. And of course indoor models are also exempt.)

Errata:

1) It was not the RC Roundtable podcast that referenced the Bugatti 100P racing plane; it was the On the Bench podcast episode 93, at the 39:19 mark when Ian discusses the 100P kit he built. (another plastic modeling podcast!)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bugatti_Model_100

2) The George Reich Albatross is not planked; I confused it with Henry Struck's 1940 KGS pylon job.

3) I mentioned my Instagram Page but failed to provide my username: FREEFLIGHTFANATIC.

4) The EEA open letter was not addressed to the FAA; it was addressed to Chairman Shuster and Members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

Products:

Guillow's Arrow: https://www.guillow.com/arrow.aspx

Hummingbird Model Kits Piaggio PC 7: https://hummingbirdmodelproducts.com/dimers/piaggio-pc7-dime-scale

Jim O'Reilly Plans: https://www.jimoreillymodelplans.com/

Cutting Balsa Parts:

Merkur Blades: https://www.razoremporium.com/merkur-klinge-moustache-eye-brow-safety-razor-blades/

Tweezerman Blades: https://www.tweezerman.com/callus-shaver-replacement-blades.html

Marcel Lavoie's A Faster Method For Stick Fuselages: http://smallflyingarts.net/articles/faster-stick-fuselage/index.html

FAA Remote ID Regulations:

FAA/AUVSI Symposium: https://faauas.auvsi.net/faa2020/home

Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft Systems:

www.regulation.gov Remote ID comments page: https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=FAA-2019-1100

EAA Open Letter: https://www.eaa.org/eaa/news-and-publications/eaa-news-and-aviation-news/news/~/media/b2be56d8904c40ccb945147411e45f69.ashx

AMA/EAA/AOPA/Wing letter to the FAA: http://amablog.modelaircraft.org/amagov/files/2020/09/AMA-AOPA-EAA-Wing-joint-industry-letter.pdf

Plastic Model Mojo, Episode 20: http://www.plasticmodelmojo.com/

AMA Podcast, Episodes 52 and 53: https://www.modelaircraft.org/podcast

John and Bernard Guest of Hummingbird Model Products discuss the intricacies of FAI F1A, F1B and F1C Free Flight. Bernard discusses his plans to begin podcasting about free flight as well. We can't wait!

Bernard also provides some insight as to how we can make our contests more exciting to the next generation of model aviators.

https://hummingbirdmodelproducts.com/

Winner of the P-47 giveaway was Paul Graf with his correct answer: Jack Benny's alligator was named Jeannette.

Can model aviation bring people together?

Here are some links to events, airplanes and people and businesses discussed during this podcast

PNW FF Championships: http://willamettemodelersclub.weebly.com/northwest-free-flight-championships.html

Fab February Lost Hills: http://www.lhffmaa.com/

Babenko F1C Models - No Website?

Piaggio P.c.7.:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piaggio_P.7

https://hummingbirdmodelproducts.com/dimers/piaggio-pc7-dime-scale

Paul K. Guillow's Arrow: https://www.guillow.com/arrow.aspx

South Africa's Jix Hobbies: https://jixhobbies.co.za/

Calgary, Alberta's Model Land Hobby Shop: http://www.modelland.com/

Ross Jahnke's E-20 Salt Peanuts: https://freeflight.org/product/salt-peanuts-e-20/

Italian Aircraft are Beautiful:

https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/196288/macchi-mc200-saetta/

John goes to and participates in his first free flight contest. Plus a discussion on the history of models and manned flight development in the 19th century. Also, a final reminder to enter the contest givaway.

Stay tuned for references and websites!

John "sits down" with one of the greats; historian, writer, author and model designer Bill Hannan. Where do we begin? You'll just have to listen! We also cover new products, the reopening of the Guillow's Factory, status of John's Sopwith Camel project, and 3 three new kits to go in his stash.

The Diels Engineering P-47 kit contest give away will go through the end of July. Listen to the end of this podcast for hints to the questions.

Bill Hannan's autobiography:

https://www.modelaircraft.org/sites/default/files/files/HannanWilliamCBill.pdf

Penaud Alphonse biography, written by Bill Hannan:

https://www.modelaircraft.org/sites/default/files/files/PenaudCharlesAlphonse.pdf

New Products:

https://hummingbirdmodelproducts.com/scale/32-inch-thomas-designs-vagabond-kit

http://www.texastimers.com/

https://www.bmjrmodels.com/free-flight/raven-450

Don't forget to email John your answer to the trivia question! Email is: [email protected]

John sits down with Dave Diels, purveyor of fine scale rubber powered free flight kits. His repertoire of kits includes rarely modeled Japanese subjects. We talk old school modeling, the trials and tribulations of kit manufacturing, CAD, Corsairs and Thunderbolts. Not to mention Jack Benny and alligators. Enjoy!

https://www.dielsengineeringinc.com/

https://www.facebook.com/thegreatesthobbyshop/

Jack goes Into the vault (1961)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgqj6PW0pR8

Nakajima Type 91:

Beautiful models by Chris Parent:

http://www.gryffinaero.com/models/ffpages/ffgallery/parent/parent.html

Nate Sturman plans:

https://www.dielsengineeringinc.com/nate-sturman-1.html

Nate Sturman plan of the Type 91:

https://www.dielsengineeringinc.com/files/120053765.png

John sits down for a conversation with Dr. Chris Gilbert to answer questions on mental health and staying safe while maintaining hobby activities during the mandatory stay at home restrictions. When is it okay to order supplies (guitar strings, glue, perhaps a new model kit)? Generally, is maintaining a healthy state of mental health through continued hobby activities essential, and when is the ordering and delivery of provisions ethical? Are we helping or hurting the US Postal Service?

Dr. Chris' Psychology Today article is titled "7 Ways to Emerge from COVID-19 Stronger and Happier".

https://www.psychologytoday.com/hk/blog/heal-the-mind-heal-the-body/202004/7-ways-emerge-covid-19-stronger-and-happier

John discusses new products as well as the modeling career of Bill Warner, who passed away in March, 2020. The September 1969 Model Airplane News is this episode's Vintage Magazine Spotlight. John talks about the Dave Platt and Chuck Gill method of carving wood propellers.

Bill Warner Biography:

https://www.modelaircraft.org/sites/default/files/files/WarnerBill.pdf

National Free Flight Society (NFFS) https://freeflight.org/

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New (?) Products

Peck-Polymers Skiptown Cadet

https://www.wind-it-up.com/collections/sport-model-kits/products/pp-47

Peck-Polymers Sky Bunny

https://www.wind-it-up.com/products/pp-41?_pos=1&_sid=a60d00732&_ss=r

Vintage Model Co. (Sheffield, England!)

https://www.vintagemodelcompany.com/contact-us.html

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Magazine Issue of Curiosity (Vintage Magazine Spotlight):

September 1969 Model Airplane News

Plagiarist Construction Article

https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=10771

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Episode 5 Plan of Interest (Bill Warner DH 85 Leopard Moth – Rubber Power FF)

https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=9342

Carving Propellers

https://www.daveplattmodels.com/Videos/index.htm

Scale Modeling's Black Art Series – Double Trouble Vol. 3

John's Favorite Full Scale Plane: Boeing F4B-4

John's Favorite Model: Bill Noonan Kawanishi K-8b

https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=11606

John sits down and talks old-school modeling with control line and free flight modeler Bill Darkow and his son. Bill designed and published three control line profile scale models; The Texas Wildcat, Curtiss Seahawk and Kayaba. The Kayaba was a WWII carrier based autogyro!

This podcast explores the history and current states of free flight modeling. If you are a model builder and flyer who has a love for balsa wood, silk, Japanese tissue, rubber, glow and ignition engines, this podcast may be for you.

In this episode, John delves into the details of and differences between two kits. The first is Sal Taibi's 1941 Brooklyn Dodger, the second being Guillow's 1966 P-40 Warhawk.

The Brooklyn Dodger was kitted by H & F Model Airplane Co., Brooklyn, N.Y.

Guillow's still produces their P-40, kit 405 LC:

https://www.guillow.com/p-40warhawk-2.aspx

Also, do balsa trees have bark and limbs? Interesting question...

This podcast explores the history and current states of free flight modeling. If you are a model builder and flyer who has a love for balsa wood, silk, Japanese tissue, rubber, glow and ignition engines, this podcast may be for you.