Art Arro PYLON RACING 56th AMA Nationals drew 69 total contestants 47 entries Quarter Midget 45 Formula Twentythree pilots elected fly both events spanned six morning time-slots Lincoln Air Park largest turnout came California Texas Midwest vith sparse representa tion Northeast Northwest South east regions nation entry Mexico No doubt nations economic situa tion contributed decline total Nats entries However Quarter Midget percent age total contestants almost doubled 1981 Seguin Nats tied turnout Wilmington OH Midwest hotbed Quarter Midget activity country Racing officially began Sunday afternoon August 1 processing safety inspec tion Quarter Midget entries 37 pre-entries swelled 10 latecomers total 47 stringent 12-point safety inspec tion conducted along dimensional weight checks model Only model found undersize balsa block added belly made legal few contestants entered Nelson engines sporting 240 carburetor-throat dimension After some discussion Scott Kalmus Pylon event director declared carbs illegal under 60-day ruling between availability use contest engine manufacturer Henry Nelson failed submit certification avail ability 60 days before Nationals pro cessing went smoothly after decision few contestants quickly located legal 210-sized carburetors registration forms collated according pilots radio frequencies given Loren HoIm formulation matrix computer computer choked frequency distribution after re peated attempts matrix designed manu ally Scott Kalmus worked until 2 am sand eves Scott called pilots meeting 7 am Monday morning discuss race procedures used Nats Quarter Midget racing got underway hour later six heats flown until 930 am. everything ground sudden halt Several pilots crashed unknown reasons nearby air traffic radar ATR suspected causing radio interference Several frequency scanners site registered audible blips 72 MHz spots radar swept Both 7224 and 7204 MHz hardest hit crystal-filtered receivers seemed im mune radar glitches Checks made AMA Nats HQ FAA determined both radars frequency power level changed since 1979 Nats held Lincoln Air Park FAA very cooperative quickly changing radar back its previous configuration racing resumed before noon No further radio interference experienced remainder Round completed first day 13 heats per round 13 fliers tied 1st place plus several demolished models first six heats Quarter Midget resumed promptly Tuesday morning three complete rounds p1us 10 heats flown during sunny windy weather conditions After completion Day 2 still too early predict outcome although four fliers perfect scores Gail Jacobson technically first fast time 12438 flown second round Incidentally time held throughout event Jake backed up 12691 final flyoffwith Bob Nickle Dave Latsha winner 1981 Seguinats cut pylon tight race trailed leaders point 44 Model Aviation RC Pylon Racing many close races Formula 1 racing team actionRex Knepper flies IIdr-equal speeds racers contributed Bob Hisey calls Bob director mid-air collisions year annual Toledo RC Expo loves racing Dave Shadel RI steps forth receive firm handshake 1-st place award mula 1 victory 56th AMA Nats Californias Gary McPike won Best Show Denight Special Dave Lataha has Rivets OM racer refueled official refueling Formula racer Gary midair collision during first day stationwhich used K&Bsupplied K&B500fuel AlItheOMs hadto use racing model sustained minor damage flew again same fuel Lincoln Sky Knights Club provided much manpower after overnight repairs end safety check RC Pylon Racing events deserve praise thanks Wednesday morning began change weather resulting thunderstorms skirting northern limits Lincoln Air Park Dark omi nous clouds numerous lightning strikes everyone tensed up Mother Nature kind us day final three heats Round 4 finished up Gail Jacobson Jim DeYoung Bob Nickle held perfect scores Round 6 Dave Laisha fantastic race Texas spoiler Dicky Ritch Dave cut again drop back two points overall Charlie Smith Bob Brogdon moved up 4th 5th place respectively Gail Jacobson conceded race Charlie Smith thereby moving back 3rd place incredible speed Jim DeYoungs Folkerts design begin ning felt flown Jim Charlie seventh round saw finalists strengthen lead Bob Brogdon dropped 5th 9th position overall After 8th final round Quarter Midget Jim DeYoung emerged perfect 32-point score Gail Jacobson Bob Nickle flew off 2nd place Jake won due Bobs cut early race Top Ten finalists listed Nats Outdoor Winners summary issue personal summary Quarter Midget event produced surprisingly good turnout some very competitive racing noted quite variety model designs including Shark Folkerts Rivets Polekitty Toni name few Cox Conquest 15 dominated Quarter Midget new Nelson 15 making its pre sence known too once-potent Rossi 15 no longer competitive feel Nelson will excel once racers gain familiarity engine especially 240 diameter carb venturi becomes legal Formula processing began during awards presentation Quarter Midget Wednesday Continued oaoe 125 November 1 982 45 ne up i u Ilnausts Ii uurter iviiuyet - ton SLdIIUIIIy dhI jdtUusUn 2nd Fast Time Bob Nickle3rd Dick RitchlOth Doug Brueshaber 6th Dick Steine7th Bob Brogdon9th lKneelingl Lyle Larson8th Dave Latsha5th Charlie Smith4th Jim Devoung1 Gail Jacobson IL receives handsome award Scott Kalmus IRI Jake ws highest-placing overall Pylon pilot 2nd OM 3rd Formula cial middle won heat Kent Nogy caller/pusher Husband-wife team Keithre drove UkIaIoma theyre getting ready static-rpm check theirOMnote theyve provided themselves ear protectors wise move Lap Counters seen hard work displaying laps cuts recording finish times heat Pylon officials did fantastic iob years Nats Jeff Bertken LI Kent Nogy RI performing all-important mainten ance Formula racers between heats Everything checked twice reliability before race Think safety contest management workers couplc cases iced-down beer contest overand after scoring Now somebody will just turn down heat next RC Pylon/Arro Continued page 45 afternoon Dimensional safety checks performed Formula models handi cap judging also done during processing best second-best groups models segregated third fourth groups models given designations immediate ly First second categories rejudged AMA Nats HQ area Best Show model selected readers un familiar Formula 1 order takeoff determined handicap position Best Show model always takes off first followed first second third fourth categories about one-second intervals Taking off last can add several seconds time everyone strives have nice-looking models AMA rule book specifies scale fidelity workmanship appearance judge various categories However scale-fidelity parameter has cast four winds handicapping has turned beauty contest complete trick multicolor paint schemes As result Formula models tend best-finished RC pilots rightfully proud crea tions Lincoln Gary MePike won Best Show beautiful Denight Special Formula pilots meeting held Thursday morning during rain squall weather did dampen racing spirit first heats underway shortly thereafter intermittent rain resulting humidity held times mid high teens Rusty VanBaren set fast time 11551 stood until sixth round Dave Shadel no-start Round 3 radio OFF position Mid air collisions began early Gary MePike Bob Brogdon tangled together Bobs Polecat totaled Gary managed land minor damage Best-of-Show Denight Spe cial total three rounds 10 heats flown first day Formula 1 Day 2 event began misty low overcast steadily increasing tailwind Scott Kalmus decided reverse course racing quickly underway Round 4 completed Rusty Van Baren experienced spectacular crash due radio problems John iIiscriminate Scale Fliers Demand Dave PlatiTh Im perfectionisi.my kits prove ii reputation finest models RC scale has founded upon careful attention detail period over twenty years fact Im particular about kits theyre available personally make each kit sign hold myself responsible reproductions genuine Dave Platt kit guarantee true outline combined force arrangement flies properly THE ULTIMATE legendary beauty efficiency Spitfire 1/5 scale Accurate last subtle curve Magnificient indeed just sitting simply awe inspiring flight Powered 90 tot 20 glo engine Maximizer ultimate Spitfire will provide intense experieace sophisticated R/C modeler Span 88 Length 76 Weight 15-20 lbs / Bucker Jungmeister regular direct drive engines 60 90 65 span 1/4 scale ace aerobatic bipiane time Still fits car $139 w New 1/4 Scale Pilot Supplied unpaintAim$139 ed comes in-Available struction booklet $War II Fighter Pilots fullNow Strengthened br 301/5 1/6 scale WorldRtracting figure $25heavier ships ImComplete system $139 HOW TO ORDERDreci manufacturer Inn markupi Write call.we accept check money order Master Charge Visa cards pay UPS anywhere USA IFlorida residents add 4% sales tax Yes accept foreign orders pay freight information model send self addressed envelope nave Dlatt ivuodels inc ___ 6940 NW 15th Street Plantation Florida 33313 Noi vlllvird ih ovi viSor Co v"i Phone 305 587-4861 LOCK REMOTE 1 Energizes glow plug thru remote jack p , 2Compatible existing HEAD LOCK s 3For cowled engines helicopters scale etc 4Uses HEAD LOCK push-twist action 5 Weight- less 1/3 ounce PAT 4221452 nor aeailabie eiire diecr d 50e Si aursid US MODEL PRODUCTS CORP BOX 314 Pompton Plains NJ07444 November 1982 125 Ze0ercfjniitt bold flies great staying easily transportable 1/5 scale 79 span over 1000 sq ins 90 engines K&Ws Bill Wisniewski checked Top 10 QM entries engines declared le gal stock engines required event 5ingle Cyl $ 795 Twin Cyl $1195 Shape Things Come Technology-2000 D Designed Canadian gov ernments target drone program approved US Armed Forces Training Command Full Command Systems has now brought cutting edge Radio Control technology hobbiest shaped like old fash ioned radios Full Command will soon bringing result years military re search training Write info Full Command Systems 908 E Rosewood Spokane WA 99207 509 487-2122 JET HAWK F4 PHANTOM F-15 A0LE HUNDERBIPO R VENGER TIGER TAIL TLAS BOOTL GO P COMr RZLI 5O L LASEcjf~fJ1WP3 KIN ORPA R4 YVER P 00 T3RDKF EAGERB RD RI N S L300TLEGG ~VTOR ZL N Z 50L LASER 20 fA P z3 IY NOT 0 P PLANEJAN Local Dealer Send $100 Catalog v Dermott Gary Hover pilots perfect scoresbut trailed five others point down fatal fifth round saw Gary Hover Ron Schorr collide turning scatter pylon Duane Pisciotta moved up Number position Gary dropped 6th Ron ended up 17th after mid-air affair Bob Onori Doug Brueshaber trailed Duane point Round 6 Doug took third dropped 10th position overall Dave Shadel pour ing pressure advanced 4th place Eric Ristrum bettered Rustys fast time mere quarter second 115 24 final day Formula flown under overcast skies temperatures 80s medium humidity Dave Shadel continued winning ways moved up first place after seventh round However shared spot John McDermott Phil Bussell Bob Onori Duane Pisciotta race getting very interesting say least Round 8 Duane mid-aired Gail Jacob son zeroed out Jake suffered superficial damage Polecat won race locked onto 4th place overall Virtually heat upset remaining Top Ten positions wide open Round 9 final round Formula continuation same Lady Luck smiled Duane Pisciotta three planes heat failed start took freebie win Doug Brueshaber three no-starts dropped out contention 16th position John McDermotts goose egg Round 9 moved him 1st place tie down 11th overall After round completed three flyoffs required settle positions 1 through 8 exception 3rd went Gail Jacobson first fivoli 6 7 8 won Jeff Bertken 11677 Dave Layman second Bill Preis shut down save leanrunning engine Norm Johnson Phil Bussell flew ofl 4th 5th Norm winning blistering 11513 fastest Pylon time Nationals However recognized such since time set during heat racing Finally Dave Shadel Bob Onori blasted off gold Dave winning 11685 Both Bob Dave bettered best times during flyoff fitting climax event Dave would have perfect score except stupid zero Round 3 Bob Onori really happy 2nd place since has some really bad luck previous Nationals Im glad see Bob out flying winning change racing partner Bill Preis won 1979 Lincoln Nats 8th year team did well famed Samurai Racing Team lost models placed members 1st 6th 9th positions Overall Formula did reveal surprises author majority models consisted Toni Polecat Denight Special Supertigre X-40 svas popular engine although K&B 65 did well flown certain individuals Virtually Formula en gines undergo modifications con siderable discussion does best work predict well see some new names engine-customizing business soon conclusion 1982 Nationals fantastic RC Pylon Racing pilots persisted spite radar interference Quarter Midget numerous mid-airs Formula drastic weather changes throughout both events Pylon officials did superb job searing heat rain high humidity screaming engines Only few reflys required over 220 heats flown both events Con gratulations Scott Kalmus able crew Pylon Race winners individuals possess best combination equipment flying ability callerwith little help Lady Luck 56th AMA Nationals no exception hypothesis Nats RC Helicopters/Peters Continued page 47 interested spectators never found Out reason feature look like might wear better Robert Bill placed second third re spectively Expert class Com petitors Both fellows flew some best 1oops Ive ever seen After last official flight Bill hot-dogged us flight included really smooth roll Most fliers set up rolls pitching up first Bill did no set-up Robert last years Intermediate Champ will have reckoned Expert class leading contender Top finisher Expert Hubert Bitner Houston TX may remember him Expert Champ 1978 first year Helicopter official Nats event also know Hubert designed markets flybarless wonder known Horizon Texas Contingent included Hubert Hugh Jones Dave Edwards used Horizons placed precision events best looking non-Scale helicopters present Horizon belonging Ron Davis Houston According Hubert Horizon has selling well though national advertis ing started recently newest improve ment involves double ball bearings tail rotor blade mounts checked out modifica tion really makes solid attachment mentioned kits assembled demand parts kit includes latest mods Horizons impressed very stable hover Without doubt Hubert made softest helipad landings Nats During breaks demonstrated Horizons acrobatic capabili ties including some fantastic inverted flying Congratulations Hubert deserve championship Horizon its ducted fan style cooling air intakes powered Enya 60 used JR Unlimited radio remaining fliers Expert included Flor idas Bill Youmans first Heliboy owners US. Minnesotas 1 26 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/11
Page Numbers: 44, 45, 125, 126
Art Arro PYLON RACING 56th AMA Nationals drew 69 total contestants 47 entries Quarter Midget 45 Formula Twentythree pilots elected fly both events spanned six morning time-slots Lincoln Air Park largest turnout came California Texas Midwest vith sparse representa tion Northeast Northwest South east regions nation entry Mexico No doubt nations economic situa tion contributed decline total Nats entries However Quarter Midget percent age total contestants almost doubled 1981 Seguin Nats tied turnout Wilmington OH Midwest hotbed Quarter Midget activity country Racing officially began Sunday afternoon August 1 processing safety inspec tion Quarter Midget entries 37 pre-entries swelled 10 latecomers total 47 stringent 12-point safety inspec tion conducted along dimensional weight checks model Only model found undersize balsa block added belly made legal few contestants entered Nelson engines sporting 240 carburetor-throat dimension After some discussion Scott Kalmus Pylon event director declared carbs illegal under 60-day ruling between availability use contest engine manufacturer Henry Nelson failed submit certification avail ability 60 days before Nationals pro cessing went smoothly after decision few contestants quickly located legal 210-sized carburetors registration forms collated according pilots radio frequencies given Loren HoIm formulation matrix computer computer choked frequency distribution after re peated attempts matrix designed manu ally Scott Kalmus worked until 2 am sand eves Scott called pilots meeting 7 am Monday morning discuss race procedures used Nats Quarter Midget racing got underway hour later six heats flown until 930 am. everything ground sudden halt Several pilots crashed unknown reasons nearby air traffic radar ATR suspected causing radio interference Several frequency scanners site registered audible blips 72 MHz spots radar swept Both 7224 and 7204 MHz hardest hit crystal-filtered receivers seemed im mune radar glitches Checks made AMA Nats HQ FAA determined both radars frequency power level changed since 1979 Nats held Lincoln Air Park FAA very cooperative quickly changing radar back its previous configuration racing resumed before noon No further radio interference experienced remainder Round completed first day 13 heats per round 13 fliers tied 1st place plus several demolished models first six heats Quarter Midget resumed promptly Tuesday morning three complete rounds p1us 10 heats flown during sunny windy weather conditions After completion Day 2 still too early predict outcome although four fliers perfect scores Gail Jacobson technically first fast time 12438 flown second round Incidentally time held throughout event Jake backed up 12691 final flyoffwith Bob Nickle Dave Latsha winner 1981 Seguinats cut pylon tight race trailed leaders point 44 Model Aviation RC Pylon Racing many close races Formula 1 racing team actionRex Knepper flies IIdr-equal speeds racers contributed Bob Hisey calls Bob director mid-air collisions year annual Toledo RC Expo loves racing Dave Shadel RI steps forth receive firm handshake 1-st place award mula 1 victory 56th AMA Nats Californias Gary McPike won Best Show Denight Special Dave Lataha has Rivets OM racer refueled official refueling Formula racer Gary midair collision during first day stationwhich used K&Bsupplied K&B500fuel AlItheOMs hadto use racing model sustained minor damage flew again same fuel Lincoln Sky Knights Club provided much manpower after overnight repairs end safety check RC Pylon Racing events deserve praise thanks Wednesday morning began change weather resulting thunderstorms skirting northern limits Lincoln Air Park Dark omi nous clouds numerous lightning strikes everyone tensed up Mother Nature kind us day final three heats Round 4 finished up Gail Jacobson Jim DeYoung Bob Nickle held perfect scores Round 6 Dave Laisha fantastic race Texas spoiler Dicky Ritch Dave cut again drop back two points overall Charlie Smith Bob Brogdon moved up 4th 5th place respectively Gail Jacobson conceded race Charlie Smith thereby moving back 3rd place incredible speed Jim DeYoungs Folkerts design begin ning felt flown Jim Charlie seventh round saw finalists strengthen lead Bob Brogdon dropped 5th 9th position overall After 8th final round Quarter Midget Jim DeYoung emerged perfect 32-point score Gail Jacobson Bob Nickle flew off 2nd place Jake won due Bobs cut early race Top Ten finalists listed Nats Outdoor Winners summary issue personal summary Quarter Midget event produced surprisingly good turnout some very competitive racing noted quite variety model designs including Shark Folkerts Rivets Polekitty Toni name few Cox Conquest 15 dominated Quarter Midget new Nelson 15 making its pre sence known too once-potent Rossi 15 no longer competitive feel Nelson will excel once racers gain familiarity engine especially 240 diameter carb venturi becomes legal Formula processing began during awards presentation Quarter Midget Wednesday Continued oaoe 125 November 1 982 45 ne up i u Ilnausts Ii uurter iviiuyet - ton SLdIIUIIIy dhI jdtUusUn 2nd Fast Time Bob Nickle3rd Dick RitchlOth Doug Brueshaber 6th Dick Steine7th Bob Brogdon9th lKneelingl Lyle Larson8th Dave Latsha5th Charlie Smith4th Jim Devoung1 Gail Jacobson IL receives handsome award Scott Kalmus IRI Jake ws highest-placing overall Pylon pilot 2nd OM 3rd Formula cial middle won heat Kent Nogy caller/pusher Husband-wife team Keithre drove UkIaIoma theyre getting ready static-rpm check theirOMnote theyve provided themselves ear protectors wise move Lap Counters seen hard work displaying laps cuts recording finish times heat Pylon officials did fantastic iob years Nats Jeff Bertken LI Kent Nogy RI performing all-important mainten ance Formula racers between heats Everything checked twice reliability before race Think safety contest management workers couplc cases iced-down beer contest overand after scoring Now somebody will just turn down heat next RC Pylon/Arro Continued page 45 afternoon Dimensional safety checks performed Formula models handi cap judging also done during processing best second-best groups models segregated third fourth groups models given designations immediate ly First second categories rejudged AMA Nats HQ area Best Show model selected readers un familiar Formula 1 order takeoff determined handicap position Best Show model always takes off first followed first second third fourth categories about one-second intervals Taking off last can add several seconds time everyone strives have nice-looking models AMA rule book specifies scale fidelity workmanship appearance judge various categories However scale-fidelity parameter has cast four winds handicapping has turned beauty contest complete trick multicolor paint schemes As result Formula models tend best-finished RC pilots rightfully proud crea tions Lincoln Gary MePike won Best Show beautiful Denight Special Formula pilots meeting held Thursday morning during rain squall weather did dampen racing spirit first heats underway shortly thereafter intermittent rain resulting humidity held times mid high teens Rusty VanBaren set fast time 11551 stood until sixth round Dave Shadel no-start Round 3 radio OFF position Mid air collisions began early Gary MePike Bob Brogdon tangled together Bobs Polecat totaled Gary managed land minor damage Best-of-Show Denight Spe cial total three rounds 10 heats flown first day Formula 1 Day 2 event began misty low overcast steadily increasing tailwind Scott Kalmus decided reverse course racing quickly underway Round 4 completed Rusty Van Baren experienced spectacular crash due radio problems John iIiscriminate Scale Fliers Demand Dave PlatiTh Im perfectionisi.my kits prove ii reputation finest models RC scale has founded upon careful attention detail period over twenty years fact Im particular about kits theyre available personally make each kit sign hold myself responsible reproductions genuine Dave Platt kit guarantee true outline combined force arrangement flies properly THE ULTIMATE legendary beauty efficiency Spitfire 1/5 scale Accurate last subtle curve Magnificient indeed just sitting simply awe inspiring flight Powered 90 tot 20 glo engine Maximizer ultimate Spitfire will provide intense experieace sophisticated R/C modeler Span 88 Length 76 Weight 15-20 lbs / Bucker Jungmeister regular direct drive engines 60 90 65 span 1/4 scale ace aerobatic bipiane time Still fits car $139 w New 1/4 Scale Pilot Supplied unpaintAim$139 ed comes in-Available struction booklet $War II Fighter Pilots fullNow Strengthened br 301/5 1/6 scale WorldRtracting figure $25heavier ships ImComplete system $139 HOW TO ORDERDreci manufacturer Inn markupi Write call.we accept check money order Master Charge Visa cards pay UPS anywhere USA IFlorida residents add 4% sales tax Yes accept foreign orders pay freight information model send self addressed envelope nave Dlatt ivuodels inc ___ 6940 NW 15th Street Plantation Florida 33313 Noi vlllvird ih ovi viSor Co v"i Phone 305 587-4861 LOCK REMOTE 1 Energizes glow plug thru remote jack p , 2Compatible existing HEAD LOCK s 3For cowled engines helicopters scale etc 4Uses HEAD LOCK push-twist action 5 Weight- less 1/3 ounce PAT 4221452 nor aeailabie eiire diecr d 50e Si aursid US MODEL PRODUCTS CORP BOX 314 Pompton Plains NJ07444 November 1982 125 Ze0ercfjniitt bold flies great staying easily transportable 1/5 scale 79 span over 1000 sq ins 90 engines K&Ws Bill Wisniewski checked Top 10 QM entries engines declared le gal stock engines required event 5ingle Cyl $ 795 Twin Cyl $1195 Shape Things Come Technology-2000 D Designed Canadian gov ernments target drone program approved US Armed Forces Training Command Full Command Systems has now brought cutting edge Radio Control technology hobbiest shaped like old fash ioned radios Full Command will soon bringing result years military re search training Write info Full Command Systems 908 E Rosewood Spokane WA 99207 509 487-2122 JET HAWK F4 PHANTOM F-15 A0LE HUNDERBIPO R VENGER TIGER TAIL TLAS BOOTL GO P COMr RZLI 5O L LASEcjf~fJ1WP3 KIN ORPA R4 YVER P 00 T3RDKF EAGERB RD RI N S L300TLEGG ~VTOR ZL N Z 50L LASER 20 fA P z3 IY NOT 0 P PLANEJAN Local Dealer Send $100 Catalog v Dermott Gary Hover pilots perfect scoresbut trailed five others point down fatal fifth round saw Gary Hover Ron Schorr collide turning scatter pylon Duane Pisciotta moved up Number position Gary dropped 6th Ron ended up 17th after mid-air affair Bob Onori Doug Brueshaber trailed Duane point Round 6 Doug took third dropped 10th position overall Dave Shadel pour ing pressure advanced 4th place Eric Ristrum bettered Rustys fast time mere quarter second 115 24 final day Formula flown under overcast skies temperatures 80s medium humidity Dave Shadel continued winning ways moved up first place after seventh round However shared spot John McDermott Phil Bussell Bob Onori Duane Pisciotta race getting very interesting say least Round 8 Duane mid-aired Gail Jacob son zeroed out Jake suffered superficial damage Polecat won race locked onto 4th place overall Virtually heat upset remaining Top Ten positions wide open Round 9 final round Formula continuation same Lady Luck smiled Duane Pisciotta three planes heat failed start took freebie win Doug Brueshaber three no-starts dropped out contention 16th position John McDermotts goose egg Round 9 moved him 1st place tie down 11th overall After round completed three flyoffs required settle positions 1 through 8 exception 3rd went Gail Jacobson first fivoli 6 7 8 won Jeff Bertken 11677 Dave Layman second Bill Preis shut down save leanrunning engine Norm Johnson Phil Bussell flew ofl 4th 5th Norm winning blistering 11513 fastest Pylon time Nationals However recognized such since time set during heat racing Finally Dave Shadel Bob Onori blasted off gold Dave winning 11685 Both Bob Dave bettered best times during flyoff fitting climax event Dave would have perfect score except stupid zero Round 3 Bob Onori really happy 2nd place since has some really bad luck previous Nationals Im glad see Bob out flying winning change racing partner Bill Preis won 1979 Lincoln Nats 8th year team did well famed Samurai Racing Team lost models placed members 1st 6th 9th positions Overall Formula did reveal surprises author majority models consisted Toni Polecat Denight Special Supertigre X-40 svas popular engine although K&B 65 did well flown certain individuals Virtually Formula en gines undergo modifications con siderable discussion does best work predict well see some new names engine-customizing business soon conclusion 1982 Nationals fantastic RC Pylon Racing pilots persisted spite radar interference Quarter Midget numerous mid-airs Formula drastic weather changes throughout both events Pylon officials did superb job searing heat rain high humidity screaming engines Only few reflys required over 220 heats flown both events Con gratulations Scott Kalmus able crew Pylon Race winners individuals possess best combination equipment flying ability callerwith little help Lady Luck 56th AMA Nationals no exception hypothesis Nats RC Helicopters/Peters Continued page 47 interested spectators never found Out reason feature look like might wear better Robert Bill placed second third re spectively Expert class Com petitors Both fellows flew some best 1oops Ive ever seen After last official flight Bill hot-dogged us flight included really smooth roll Most fliers set up rolls pitching up first Bill did no set-up Robert last years Intermediate Champ will have reckoned Expert class leading contender Top finisher Expert Hubert Bitner Houston TX may remember him Expert Champ 1978 first year Helicopter official Nats event also know Hubert designed markets flybarless wonder known Horizon Texas Contingent included Hubert Hugh Jones Dave Edwards used Horizons placed precision events best looking non-Scale helicopters present Horizon belonging Ron Davis Houston According Hubert Horizon has selling well though national advertis ing started recently newest improve ment involves double ball bearings tail rotor blade mounts checked out modifica tion really makes solid attachment mentioned kits assembled demand parts kit includes latest mods Horizons impressed very stable hover Without doubt Hubert made softest helipad landings Nats During breaks demonstrated Horizons acrobatic capabili ties including some fantastic inverted flying Congratulations Hubert deserve championship Horizon its ducted fan style cooling air intakes powered Enya 60 used JR Unlimited radio remaining fliers Expert included Flor idas Bill Youmans first Heliboy owners US. Minnesotas 1 26 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/11
Page Numbers: 44, 45, 125, 126
Art Arro PYLON RACING 56th AMA Nationals drew 69 total contestants 47 entries Quarter Midget 45 Formula Twentythree pilots elected fly both events spanned six morning time-slots Lincoln Air Park largest turnout came California Texas Midwest vith sparse representa tion Northeast Northwest South east regions nation entry Mexico No doubt nations economic situa tion contributed decline total Nats entries However Quarter Midget percent age total contestants almost doubled 1981 Seguin Nats tied turnout Wilmington OH Midwest hotbed Quarter Midget activity country Racing officially began Sunday afternoon August 1 processing safety inspec tion Quarter Midget entries 37 pre-entries swelled 10 latecomers total 47 stringent 12-point safety inspec tion conducted along dimensional weight checks model Only model found undersize balsa block added belly made legal few contestants entered Nelson engines sporting 240 carburetor-throat dimension After some discussion Scott Kalmus Pylon event director declared carbs illegal under 60-day ruling between availability use contest engine manufacturer Henry Nelson failed submit certification avail ability 60 days before Nationals pro cessing went smoothly after decision few contestants quickly located legal 210-sized carburetors registration forms collated according pilots radio frequencies given Loren HoIm formulation matrix computer computer choked frequency distribution after re peated attempts matrix designed manu ally Scott Kalmus worked until 2 am sand eves Scott called pilots meeting 7 am Monday morning discuss race procedures used Nats Quarter Midget racing got underway hour later six heats flown until 930 am. everything ground sudden halt Several pilots crashed unknown reasons nearby air traffic radar ATR suspected causing radio interference Several frequency scanners site registered audible blips 72 MHz spots radar swept Both 7224 and 7204 MHz hardest hit crystal-filtered receivers seemed im mune radar glitches Checks made AMA Nats HQ FAA determined both radars frequency power level changed since 1979 Nats held Lincoln Air Park FAA very cooperative quickly changing radar back its previous configuration racing resumed before noon No further radio interference experienced remainder Round completed first day 13 heats per round 13 fliers tied 1st place plus several demolished models first six heats Quarter Midget resumed promptly Tuesday morning three complete rounds p1us 10 heats flown during sunny windy weather conditions After completion Day 2 still too early predict outcome although four fliers perfect scores Gail Jacobson technically first fast time 12438 flown second round Incidentally time held throughout event Jake backed up 12691 final flyoffwith Bob Nickle Dave Latsha winner 1981 Seguinats cut pylon tight race trailed leaders point 44 Model Aviation RC Pylon Racing many close races Formula 1 racing team actionRex Knepper flies IIdr-equal speeds racers contributed Bob Hisey calls Bob director mid-air collisions year annual Toledo RC Expo loves racing Dave Shadel RI steps forth receive firm handshake 1-st place award mula 1 victory 56th AMA Nats Californias Gary McPike won Best Show Denight Special Dave Lataha has Rivets OM racer refueled official refueling Formula racer Gary midair collision during first day stationwhich used K&Bsupplied K&B500fuel AlItheOMs hadto use racing model sustained minor damage flew again same fuel Lincoln Sky Knights Club provided much manpower after overnight repairs end safety check RC Pylon Racing events deserve praise thanks Wednesday morning began change weather resulting thunderstorms skirting northern limits Lincoln Air Park Dark omi nous clouds numerous lightning strikes everyone tensed up Mother Nature kind us day final three heats Round 4 finished up Gail Jacobson Jim DeYoung Bob Nickle held perfect scores Round 6 Dave Laisha fantastic race Texas spoiler Dicky Ritch Dave cut again drop back two points overall Charlie Smith Bob Brogdon moved up 4th 5th place respectively Gail Jacobson conceded race Charlie Smith thereby moving back 3rd place incredible speed Jim DeYoungs Folkerts design begin ning felt flown Jim Charlie seventh round saw finalists strengthen lead Bob Brogdon dropped 5th 9th position overall After 8th final round Quarter Midget Jim DeYoung emerged perfect 32-point score Gail Jacobson Bob Nickle flew off 2nd place Jake won due Bobs cut early race Top Ten finalists listed Nats Outdoor Winners summary issue personal summary Quarter Midget event produced surprisingly good turnout some very competitive racing noted quite variety model designs including Shark Folkerts Rivets Polekitty Toni name few Cox Conquest 15 dominated Quarter Midget new Nelson 15 making its pre sence known too once-potent Rossi 15 no longer competitive feel Nelson will excel once racers gain familiarity engine especially 240 diameter carb venturi becomes legal Formula processing began during awards presentation Quarter Midget Wednesday Continued oaoe 125 November 1 982 45 ne up i u Ilnausts Ii uurter iviiuyet - ton SLdIIUIIIy dhI jdtUusUn 2nd Fast Time Bob Nickle3rd Dick RitchlOth Doug Brueshaber 6th Dick Steine7th Bob Brogdon9th lKneelingl Lyle Larson8th Dave Latsha5th Charlie Smith4th Jim Devoung1 Gail Jacobson IL receives handsome award Scott Kalmus IRI Jake ws highest-placing overall Pylon pilot 2nd OM 3rd Formula cial middle won heat Kent Nogy caller/pusher Husband-wife team Keithre drove UkIaIoma theyre getting ready static-rpm check theirOMnote theyve provided themselves ear protectors wise move Lap Counters seen hard work displaying laps cuts recording finish times heat Pylon officials did fantastic iob years Nats Jeff Bertken LI Kent Nogy RI performing all-important mainten ance Formula racers between heats Everything checked twice reliability before race Think safety contest management workers couplc cases iced-down beer contest overand after scoring Now somebody will just turn down heat next RC Pylon/Arro Continued page 45 afternoon Dimensional safety checks performed Formula models handi cap judging also done during processing best second-best groups models segregated third fourth groups models given designations immediate ly First second categories rejudged AMA Nats HQ area Best Show model selected readers un familiar Formula 1 order takeoff determined handicap position Best Show model always takes off first followed first second third fourth categories about one-second intervals Taking off last can add several seconds time everyone strives have nice-looking models AMA rule book specifies scale fidelity workmanship appearance judge various categories However scale-fidelity parameter has cast four winds handicapping has turned beauty contest complete trick multicolor paint schemes As result Formula models tend best-finished RC pilots rightfully proud crea tions Lincoln Gary MePike won Best Show beautiful Denight Special Formula pilots meeting held Thursday morning during rain squall weather did dampen racing spirit first heats underway shortly thereafter intermittent rain resulting humidity held times mid high teens Rusty VanBaren set fast time 11551 stood until sixth round Dave Shadel no-start Round 3 radio OFF position Mid air collisions began early Gary MePike Bob Brogdon tangled together Bobs Polecat totaled Gary managed land minor damage Best-of-Show Denight Spe cial total three rounds 10 heats flown first day Formula 1 Day 2 event began misty low overcast steadily increasing tailwind Scott Kalmus decided reverse course racing quickly underway Round 4 completed Rusty Van Baren experienced spectacular crash due radio problems John iIiscriminate Scale Fliers Demand Dave PlatiTh Im perfectionisi.my kits prove ii reputation finest models RC scale has founded upon careful attention detail period over twenty years fact Im particular about kits theyre available personally make each kit sign hold myself responsible reproductions genuine Dave Platt kit guarantee true outline combined force arrangement flies properly THE ULTIMATE legendary beauty efficiency Spitfire 1/5 scale Accurate last subtle curve Magnificient indeed just sitting simply awe inspiring flight Powered 90 tot 20 glo engine Maximizer ultimate Spitfire will provide intense experieace sophisticated R/C modeler Span 88 Length 76 Weight 15-20 lbs / Bucker Jungmeister regular direct drive engines 60 90 65 span 1/4 scale ace aerobatic bipiane time Still fits car $139 w New 1/4 Scale Pilot Supplied unpaintAim$139 ed comes in-Available struction booklet $War II Fighter Pilots fullNow Strengthened br 301/5 1/6 scale WorldRtracting figure $25heavier ships ImComplete system $139 HOW TO ORDERDreci manufacturer Inn markupi Write call.we accept check money order Master Charge Visa cards pay UPS anywhere USA IFlorida residents add 4% sales tax Yes accept foreign orders pay freight information model send self addressed envelope nave Dlatt ivuodels inc ___ 6940 NW 15th Street Plantation Florida 33313 Noi vlllvird ih ovi viSor Co v"i Phone 305 587-4861 LOCK REMOTE 1 Energizes glow plug thru remote jack p , 2Compatible existing HEAD LOCK s 3For cowled engines helicopters scale etc 4Uses HEAD LOCK push-twist action 5 Weight- less 1/3 ounce PAT 4221452 nor aeailabie eiire diecr d 50e Si aursid US MODEL PRODUCTS CORP BOX 314 Pompton Plains NJ07444 November 1982 125 Ze0ercfjniitt bold flies great staying easily transportable 1/5 scale 79 span over 1000 sq ins 90 engines K&Ws Bill Wisniewski checked Top 10 QM entries engines declared le gal stock engines required event 5ingle Cyl $ 795 Twin Cyl $1195 Shape Things Come Technology-2000 D Designed Canadian gov ernments target drone program approved US Armed Forces Training Command Full Command Systems has now brought cutting edge Radio Control technology hobbiest shaped like old fash ioned radios Full Command will soon bringing result years military re search training Write info Full Command Systems 908 E Rosewood Spokane WA 99207 509 487-2122 JET HAWK F4 PHANTOM F-15 A0LE HUNDERBIPO R VENGER TIGER TAIL TLAS BOOTL GO P COMr RZLI 5O L LASEcjf~fJ1WP3 KIN ORPA R4 YVER P 00 T3RDKF EAGERB RD RI N S L300TLEGG ~VTOR ZL N Z 50L LASER 20 fA P z3 IY NOT 0 P PLANEJAN Local Dealer Send $100 Catalog v Dermott Gary Hover pilots perfect scoresbut trailed five others point down fatal fifth round saw Gary Hover Ron Schorr collide turning scatter pylon Duane Pisciotta moved up Number position Gary dropped 6th Ron ended up 17th after mid-air affair Bob Onori Doug Brueshaber trailed Duane point Round 6 Doug took third dropped 10th position overall Dave Shadel pour ing pressure advanced 4th place Eric Ristrum bettered Rustys fast time mere quarter second 115 24 final day Formula flown under overcast skies temperatures 80s medium humidity Dave Shadel continued winning ways moved up first place after seventh round However shared spot John McDermott Phil Bussell Bob Onori Duane Pisciotta race getting very interesting say least Round 8 Duane mid-aired Gail Jacob son zeroed out Jake suffered superficial damage Polecat won race locked onto 4th place overall Virtually heat upset remaining Top Ten positions wide open Round 9 final round Formula continuation same Lady Luck smiled Duane Pisciotta three planes heat failed start took freebie win Doug Brueshaber three no-starts dropped out contention 16th position John McDermotts goose egg Round 9 moved him 1st place tie down 11th overall After round completed three flyoffs required settle positions 1 through 8 exception 3rd went Gail Jacobson first fivoli 6 7 8 won Jeff Bertken 11677 Dave Layman second Bill Preis shut down save leanrunning engine Norm Johnson Phil Bussell flew ofl 4th 5th Norm winning blistering 11513 fastest Pylon time Nationals However recognized such since time set during heat racing Finally Dave Shadel Bob Onori blasted off gold Dave winning 11685 Both Bob Dave bettered best times during flyoff fitting climax event Dave would have perfect score except stupid zero Round 3 Bob Onori really happy 2nd place since has some really bad luck previous Nationals Im glad see Bob out flying winning change racing partner Bill Preis won 1979 Lincoln Nats 8th year team did well famed Samurai Racing Team lost models placed members 1st 6th 9th positions Overall Formula did reveal surprises author majority models consisted Toni Polecat Denight Special Supertigre X-40 svas popular engine although K&B 65 did well flown certain individuals Virtually Formula en gines undergo modifications con siderable discussion does best work predict well see some new names engine-customizing business soon conclusion 1982 Nationals fantastic RC Pylon Racing pilots persisted spite radar interference Quarter Midget numerous mid-airs Formula drastic weather changes throughout both events Pylon officials did superb job searing heat rain high humidity screaming engines Only few reflys required over 220 heats flown both events Con gratulations Scott Kalmus able crew Pylon Race winners individuals possess best combination equipment flying ability callerwith little help Lady Luck 56th AMA Nationals no exception hypothesis Nats RC Helicopters/Peters Continued page 47 interested spectators never found Out reason feature look like might wear better Robert Bill placed second third re spectively Expert class Com petitors Both fellows flew some best 1oops Ive ever seen After last official flight Bill hot-dogged us flight included really smooth roll Most fliers set up rolls pitching up first Bill did no set-up Robert last years Intermediate Champ will have reckoned Expert class leading contender Top finisher Expert Hubert Bitner Houston TX may remember him Expert Champ 1978 first year Helicopter official Nats event also know Hubert designed markets flybarless wonder known Horizon Texas Contingent included Hubert Hugh Jones Dave Edwards used Horizons placed precision events best looking non-Scale helicopters present Horizon belonging Ron Davis Houston According Hubert Horizon has selling well though national advertis ing started recently newest improve ment involves double ball bearings tail rotor blade mounts checked out modifica tion really makes solid attachment mentioned kits assembled demand parts kit includes latest mods Horizons impressed very stable hover Without doubt Hubert made softest helipad landings Nats During breaks demonstrated Horizons acrobatic capabili ties including some fantastic inverted flying Congratulations Hubert deserve championship Horizon its ducted fan style cooling air intakes powered Enya 60 used JR Unlimited radio remaining fliers Expert included Flor idas Bill Youmans first Heliboy owners US. 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/11
Page Numbers: 44, 45, 125, 126
Art Arro PYLON RACING 56th AMA Nationals drew 69 total contestants 47 entries Quarter Midget 45 Formula Twentythree pilots elected fly both events spanned six morning time-slots Lincoln Air Park largest turnout came California Texas Midwest vith sparse representa tion Northeast Northwest South east regions nation entry Mexico No doubt nations economic situa tion contributed decline total Nats entries However Quarter Midget percent age total contestants almost doubled 1981 Seguin Nats tied turnout Wilmington OH Midwest hotbed Quarter Midget activity country Racing officially began Sunday afternoon August 1 processing safety inspec tion Quarter Midget entries 37 pre-entries swelled 10 latecomers total 47 stringent 12-point safety inspec tion conducted along dimensional weight checks model Only model found undersize balsa block added belly made legal few contestants entered Nelson engines sporting 240 carburetor-throat dimension After some discussion Scott Kalmus Pylon event director declared carbs illegal under 60-day ruling between availability use contest engine manufacturer Henry Nelson failed submit certification avail ability 60 days before Nationals pro cessing went smoothly after decision few contestants quickly located legal 210-sized carburetors registration forms collated according pilots radio frequencies given Loren HoIm formulation matrix computer computer choked frequency distribution after re peated attempts matrix designed manu ally Scott Kalmus worked until 2 am sand eves Scott called pilots meeting 7 am Monday morning discuss race procedures used Nats Quarter Midget racing got underway hour later six heats flown until 930 am. everything ground sudden halt Several pilots crashed unknown reasons nearby air traffic radar ATR suspected causing radio interference Several frequency scanners site registered audible blips 72 MHz spots radar swept Both 7224 and 7204 MHz hardest hit crystal-filtered receivers seemed im mune radar glitches Checks made AMA Nats HQ FAA determined both radars frequency power level changed since 1979 Nats held Lincoln Air Park FAA very cooperative quickly changing radar back its previous configuration racing resumed before noon No further radio interference experienced remainder Round completed first day 13 heats per round 13 fliers tied 1st place plus several demolished models first six heats Quarter Midget resumed promptly Tuesday morning three complete rounds p1us 10 heats flown during sunny windy weather conditions After completion Day 2 still too early predict outcome although four fliers perfect scores Gail Jacobson technically first fast time 12438 flown second round Incidentally time held throughout event Jake backed up 12691 final flyoffwith Bob Nickle Dave Latsha winner 1981 Seguinats cut pylon tight race trailed leaders point 44 Model Aviation RC Pylon Racing many close races Formula 1 racing team actionRex Knepper flies IIdr-equal speeds racers contributed Bob Hisey calls Bob director mid-air collisions year annual Toledo RC Expo loves racing Dave Shadel RI steps forth receive firm handshake 1-st place award mula 1 victory 56th AMA Nats Californias Gary McPike won Best Show Denight Special Dave Lataha has Rivets OM racer refueled official refueling Formula racer Gary midair collision during first day stationwhich used K&Bsupplied K&B500fuel AlItheOMs hadto use racing model sustained minor damage flew again same fuel Lincoln Sky Knights Club provided much manpower after overnight repairs end safety check RC Pylon Racing events deserve praise thanks Wednesday morning began change weather resulting thunderstorms skirting northern limits Lincoln Air Park Dark omi nous clouds numerous lightning strikes everyone tensed up Mother Nature kind us day final three heats Round 4 finished up Gail Jacobson Jim DeYoung Bob Nickle held perfect scores Round 6 Dave Laisha fantastic race Texas spoiler Dicky Ritch Dave cut again drop back two points overall Charlie Smith Bob Brogdon moved up 4th 5th place respectively Gail Jacobson conceded race Charlie Smith thereby moving back 3rd place incredible speed Jim DeYoungs Folkerts design begin ning felt flown Jim Charlie seventh round saw finalists strengthen lead Bob Brogdon dropped 5th 9th position overall After 8th final round Quarter Midget Jim DeYoung emerged perfect 32-point score Gail Jacobson Bob Nickle flew off 2nd place Jake won due Bobs cut early race Top Ten finalists listed Nats Outdoor Winners summary issue personal summary Quarter Midget event produced surprisingly good turnout some very competitive racing noted quite variety model designs including Shark Folkerts Rivets Polekitty Toni name few Cox Conquest 15 dominated Quarter Midget new Nelson 15 making its pre sence known too once-potent Rossi 15 no longer competitive feel Nelson will excel once racers gain familiarity engine especially 240 diameter carb venturi becomes legal Formula processing began during awards presentation Quarter Midget Wednesday Continued oaoe 125 November 1 982 45 ne up i u Ilnausts Ii uurter iviiuyet - ton SLdIIUIIIy dhI jdtUusUn 2nd Fast Time Bob Nickle3rd Dick RitchlOth Doug Brueshaber 6th Dick Steine7th Bob Brogdon9th lKneelingl Lyle Larson8th Dave Latsha5th Charlie Smith4th Jim Devoung1 Gail Jacobson IL receives handsome award Scott Kalmus IRI Jake ws highest-placing overall Pylon pilot 2nd OM 3rd Formula cial middle won heat Kent Nogy caller/pusher Husband-wife team Keithre drove UkIaIoma theyre getting ready static-rpm check theirOMnote theyve provided themselves ear protectors wise move Lap Counters seen hard work displaying laps cuts recording finish times heat Pylon officials did fantastic iob years Nats Jeff Bertken LI Kent Nogy RI performing all-important mainten ance Formula racers between heats Everything checked twice reliability before race Think safety contest management workers couplc cases iced-down beer contest overand after scoring Now somebody will just turn down heat next RC Pylon/Arro Continued page 45 afternoon Dimensional safety checks performed Formula models handi cap judging also done during processing best second-best groups models segregated third fourth groups models given designations immediate ly First second categories rejudged AMA Nats HQ area Best Show model selected readers un familiar Formula 1 order takeoff determined handicap position Best Show model always takes off first followed first second third fourth categories about one-second intervals Taking off last can add several seconds time everyone strives have nice-looking models AMA rule book specifies scale fidelity workmanship appearance judge various categories However scale-fidelity parameter has cast four winds handicapping has turned beauty contest complete trick multicolor paint schemes As result Formula models tend best-finished RC pilots rightfully proud crea tions Lincoln Gary MePike won Best Show beautiful Denight Special Formula pilots meeting held Thursday morning during rain squall weather did dampen racing spirit first heats underway shortly thereafter intermittent rain resulting humidity held times mid high teens Rusty VanBaren set fast time 11551 stood until sixth round Dave Shadel no-start Round 3 radio OFF position Mid air collisions began early Gary MePike Bob Brogdon tangled together Bobs Polecat totaled Gary managed land minor damage Best-of-Show Denight Spe cial total three rounds 10 heats flown first day Formula 1 Day 2 event began misty low overcast steadily increasing tailwind Scott Kalmus decided reverse course racing quickly underway Round 4 completed Rusty Van Baren experienced spectacular crash due radio problems John iIiscriminate Scale Fliers Demand Dave PlatiTh Im perfectionisi.my kits prove ii reputation finest models RC scale has founded upon careful attention detail period over twenty years fact Im particular about kits theyre available personally make each kit sign hold myself responsible reproductions genuine Dave Platt kit guarantee true outline combined force arrangement flies properly THE ULTIMATE legendary beauty efficiency Spitfire 1/5 scale Accurate last subtle curve Magnificient indeed just sitting simply awe inspiring flight Powered 90 tot 20 glo engine Maximizer ultimate Spitfire will provide intense experieace sophisticated R/C modeler Span 88 Length 76 Weight 15-20 lbs / Bucker Jungmeister regular direct drive engines 60 90 65 span 1/4 scale ace aerobatic bipiane time Still fits car $139 w New 1/4 Scale Pilot Supplied unpaintAim$139 ed comes in-Available struction booklet $War II Fighter Pilots fullNow Strengthened br 301/5 1/6 scale WorldRtracting figure $25heavier ships ImComplete system $139 HOW TO ORDERDreci manufacturer Inn markupi Write call.we accept check money order Master Charge Visa cards pay UPS anywhere USA IFlorida residents add 4% sales tax Yes accept foreign orders pay freight information model send self addressed envelope nave Dlatt ivuodels inc ___ 6940 NW 15th Street Plantation Florida 33313 Noi vlllvird ih ovi viSor Co v"i Phone 305 587-4861 LOCK REMOTE 1 Energizes glow plug thru remote jack p , 2Compatible existing HEAD LOCK s 3For cowled engines helicopters scale etc 4Uses HEAD LOCK push-twist action 5 Weight- less 1/3 ounce PAT 4221452 nor aeailabie eiire diecr d 50e Si aursid US MODEL PRODUCTS CORP BOX 314 Pompton Plains NJ07444 November 1982 125 Ze0ercfjniitt bold flies great staying easily transportable 1/5 scale 79 span over 1000 sq ins 90 engines K&Ws Bill Wisniewski checked Top 10 QM entries engines declared le gal stock engines required event 5ingle Cyl $ 795 Twin Cyl $1195 Shape Things Come Technology-2000 D Designed Canadian gov ernments target drone program approved US Armed Forces Training Command Full Command Systems has now brought cutting edge Radio Control technology hobbiest shaped like old fash ioned radios Full Command will soon bringing result years military re search training Write info Full Command Systems 908 E Rosewood Spokane WA 99207 509 487-2122 JET HAWK F4 PHANTOM F-15 A0LE HUNDERBIPO R VENGER TIGER TAIL TLAS BOOTL GO P COMr RZLI 5O L LASEcjf~fJ1WP3 KIN ORPA R4 YVER P 00 T3RDKF EAGERB RD RI N S L300TLEGG ~VTOR ZL N Z 50L LASER 20 fA P z3 IY NOT 0 P PLANEJAN Local Dealer Send $100 Catalog v Dermott Gary Hover pilots perfect scoresbut trailed five others point down fatal fifth round saw Gary Hover Ron Schorr collide turning scatter pylon Duane Pisciotta moved up Number position Gary dropped 6th Ron ended up 17th after mid-air affair Bob Onori Doug Brueshaber trailed Duane point Round 6 Doug took third dropped 10th position overall Dave Shadel pour ing pressure advanced 4th place Eric Ristrum bettered Rustys fast time mere quarter second 115 24 final day Formula flown under overcast skies temperatures 80s medium humidity Dave Shadel continued winning ways moved up first place after seventh round However shared spot John McDermott Phil Bussell Bob Onori Duane Pisciotta race getting very interesting say least Round 8 Duane mid-aired Gail Jacob son zeroed out Jake suffered superficial damage Polecat won race locked onto 4th place overall Virtually heat upset remaining Top Ten positions wide open Round 9 final round Formula continuation same Lady Luck smiled Duane Pisciotta three planes heat failed start took freebie win Doug Brueshaber three no-starts dropped out contention 16th position John McDermotts goose egg Round 9 moved him 1st place tie down 11th overall After round completed three flyoffs required settle positions 1 through 8 exception 3rd went Gail Jacobson first fivoli 6 7 8 won Jeff Bertken 11677 Dave Layman second Bill Preis shut down save leanrunning engine Norm Johnson Phil Bussell flew ofl 4th 5th Norm winning blistering 11513 fastest Pylon time Nationals However recognized such since time set during heat racing Finally Dave Shadel Bob Onori blasted off gold Dave winning 11685 Both Bob Dave bettered best times during flyoff fitting climax event Dave would have perfect score except stupid zero Round 3 Bob Onori really happy 2nd place since has some really bad luck previous Nationals Im glad see Bob out flying winning change racing partner Bill Preis won 1979 Lincoln Nats 8th year team did well famed Samurai Racing Team lost models placed members 1st 6th 9th positions Overall Formula did reveal surprises author majority models consisted Toni Polecat Denight Special Supertigre X-40 svas popular engine although K&B 65 did well flown certain individuals Virtually Formula en gines undergo modifications con siderable discussion does best work predict well see some new names engine-customizing business soon conclusion 1982 Nationals fantastic RC Pylon Racing pilots persisted spite radar interference Quarter Midget numerous mid-airs Formula drastic weather changes throughout both events Pylon officials did superb job searing heat rain high humidity screaming engines Only few reflys required over 220 heats flown both events Con gratulations Scott Kalmus able crew Pylon Race winners individuals possess best combination equipment flying ability callerwith little help Lady Luck 56th AMA Nationals no exception hypothesis Nats RC Helicopters/Peters Continued page 47 interested spectators never found Out reason feature look like might wear better Robert Bill placed second third re spectively Expert class Com petitors Both fellows flew some best 1oops Ive ever seen After last official flight Bill hot-dogged us flight included really smooth roll Most fliers set up rolls pitching up first Bill did no set-up Robert last years Intermediate Champ will have reckoned Expert class leading contender Top finisher Expert Hubert Bitner Houston TX may remember him Expert Champ 1978 first year Helicopter official Nats event also know Hubert designed markets flybarless wonder known Horizon Texas Contingent included Hubert Hugh Jones Dave Edwards used Horizons placed precision events best looking non-Scale helicopters present Horizon belonging Ron Davis Houston According Hubert Horizon has selling well though national advertis ing started recently newest improve ment involves double ball bearings tail rotor blade mounts checked out modifica tion really makes solid attachment mentioned kits assembled demand parts kit includes latest mods Horizons impressed very stable hover Without doubt Hubert made softest helipad landings Nats During breaks demonstrated Horizons acrobatic capabili ties including some fantastic inverted flying Congratulations Hubert deserve championship Horizon its ducted fan style cooling air intakes powered Enya 60 used JR Unlimited radio remaining fliers Expert included Flor idas Bill Youmans first Heliboy owners US. 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