Two (at least to me) unknown rubber powered models, as we stated in the last article about the Antique meeting in MG Bern last September, became identified. Identification has been provided by the builder/owner of these models, Peter Z. from MG Bern.
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Two “unknown” models are identified
// Stanley J. Stembera // Aircraft Tags: Frog, Goblin, Redwing, Rubber power, Veron No Responses
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How to check the ignition (spark) coil
// Stanley J. Stembera // Workshop Tags: Coil check, Ignition, Ignition coil 1 Response
The ignition coil is one of the most important elements in the ignition circuitry. Although this device is quite simple there are only a few resources written about its functionality checks. My friend Frantisek has posted a short article about how to do this by using just a multimeter.
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Vintage airplane models event in MG Bern on 12th September 2020
// Stanley J. Stembera // Events Tags: Event, MG Bern, Mühlethurnen, Vintage No Responses
Every year bunch of events is scheduled to be held in MG Bern. Especially for antique model builders, there is a magic date that traditionally falls on the first half of September.
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Evening breeze
// Stanley J. Stembera // Aircraft Tags: Arnold Degen, Esso, Swiss glider No Responses
It has been almost three weeks of continual rain except for today. I grabbed ESSO Nr.2, bungee launch set, drone, and head to the airfield nearby to test and practice launch by 80/20 bungee.
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Sunday flying at Mühlethurnen
// Stanley J. Stembera // Events Tags: Esso, MG Bern, Mühlethurnen No Responses
Just one day after the MECA event in Oberbalm, Sunday the 2nd of June last year, we have met us again at Mühlethurnen. Sunshine, gentle breeze and pleasant temperature promised to be a nice day for flying again.
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Collector's picks – Atom engine boxes
// Stanley J. Stembera // Engines Tags: Atom, Engine box, Peter Scott 1 Response
The latest MECA Swap Sheet brought a short ad saying that Peter Scott from the United Kingdom offers replicated boxes for legendary Atom engines.
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26. Sammlertreffen der M.E.C.A. in der Schweiz
// Stanley J. Stembera // Events Tags: MECA, Meca Region 16, Oberbalm, Schweiz No Responses
MODELLMOTOREN – SAMMLERTREFFEN mit MOTORENBÖRSE und AUSSTELLUNG findet am Samstag, 6. Juni 2020 10:00 bis 16:00 Uhr statt.
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ESSO – interesting points found during building
// Stanley J. Stembera // Workshop Tags: Esso No Responses
For those who are thinking about to build this famous glider, here are some points that could be taken into account.
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25. Sammlertreffen der M.E.C.A. in der Schweiz
// Stanley J. Stembera // Events Tags: MECA, Meca Region 16, Oberbalm, Schweiz No Responses
MODELLMOTOREN – SAMMLERTREFFEN mit MOTORENBÖRSE und AUSSTELLUNG findet am Samstag, 1. Juni 2019 10:00 bis 16:00 Uhr statt.
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ESSO – Swiss glider by Arnold Degen (maiden flight)
// Stanley J. Stembera // Aircraft, Workshop Tags: Arnold Degen, Esso, Glider, MG Bern, Mühlethurnen No Responses
It has been quite a while ago we brought a short building report. I built two ESSO models since that time and now it is high time to get one of this glider in the air.