JUST IMAGINE opening scene movie Lawrence ofArabia Remeber man camel coming across heat shimmering Don Ferguson Deank Koger flew two nearly-identical EU lA ships Fortunately desert sand9 Now take away man didnt have fly both same time *4*4 **4 *4 *4 *4*4 *4 *4 *4*4 ony onerti exuiss thrill victory after finishing top talented group Master class fliers left Tony shows Webra-powered Intrepid design I-Ia used JR-8 radio Tony Emerson NJ*4 camel replace sand tall dry grass survived own various ways 1981 Nats Master class champion runway have 1981 RC Pattern competitors came away Seguin Tony Bonetti led first through Nats site wasnt hot hot Nevertheless TX very pleased competition sixth round despite challenges host Don Weitz fires up oversize Tiporare whcih calls Hippo Tipo Steve Helms help Don came fifth Master class 30 Model Aviation Mexico number entrants ircial Davilas unusual Masterciass entry flew extremely well photos author Sometimes survive mid-air collision left William Curtis shows damage wing planethe f Reggie Hollands model still imbedded Photo right shows damage Reggies plane Both fliers landed models safely other talented fliers Steve Helms Dave Brown will represent US World Championships Acapulco Mexico se cond third respectively Dave Brown won four previous Nats Master class compe titions Nats Seguin unlike other have attended since 1974 Certainly no two Nats same including 1974 1975 1978 Nats Lake Charles LA Probably biggest single factor AMA Headquarters area remote flying site AMA Headquarters least five miles away Seguin Coliseum fliers seldom went back after initial check-in other Nats headquarters has place go check scores meet other fliers grab snack oriust mill around Seguin Unfortunately werent suitable buildings flying site house headquarters operation RC Pattern flying area immediately adjacent RC Pylon Racing area long motor homes awaiting access Pattern beautifully smooth runway absolutely flying site around 1230 day free debris cracks Since Pattern flying Pattern flying area consisted two sites scheduled 100 800 pm daily separated 2000 ft site Pylon Racing scheduled end until two flight lines sharing common circle Judges 1230 pm long line cars vans placed about third way across November1981 31 Chuck Wahi flew Jim Kimbro-designed Double Vision fifth place Expert class Mike Gross top Junior Novice class finished 4th top Novice fliers hes assisted father Joe flies Master class Chuck Nourciers Sting Ray may look like Pattern airplane its smooth precise Hichard uergeron nas ceen aeveioping mis o sq oeautyforyears Heclaimsthattheairplanecouldscoremuchbetterifitwasntlimited[v32][b134976216276640]]uary uane new immaculate Arrow beautifully-designed gear ability pilotdoors nose wheal well main wheels Nine-year-old Chip Hyde startles seasoned Pattern fliers skill poise Proud poppa Merle fires up Chips ship another flight Chip flies Advanced class Wonder what hell hits Master runway permitting two thirds width used takeoff/landing remaining third ready boxes traffic lane Parking allowed immediately adjacent runway no permitted drive grass other park order cut down Senior-age flier Mike Hare flying first Nats third contest hes being assisted father Greg finished 2nd Novice bad potential fire hazard Actually situation worked out very well since flier could drive right flight line airplane support equipment Included mandatory support equipment something shade airplanes people intense sunlight Most people used tents umbrellas awnings protect selves airplanes However some special airplane covers made aluminized fabric Tony Bonetti weighted edges made airplane look like someone done ghastly job covering silver MonoKote flight order dramatic change Nats Ive seen fliers agreed worked out extremely well Flight lines divided according frequencies flight line members particular class flew group no mixing competition classes first round Novice class fliers particular line flew first Novice fliers finished Advanced class fliers flew through Expert Master classes second round Advanced class fliers started followed Expert Master Novice clazt fliers grout becan fivina little fellow made friends everyone flIght line claimed armadillos wings would named state bird Texas 32 Model Aviation Bill Rutledge places second Advanced top Seniorcompetitor class Bill hails Marietta GA round moved up round Novice fliers first again fifth round addition starting individuals class changed same people wouldnt always have first last whatever class order flying prominently posted bulletin boards flying sites fliers missed flights didnt pay attention flight order arrived late Theres price less look flier gets realizes hes half hour late Nats flight Some very prominent fliers caught look Ivan Kristensen drove way Seguin Ontario Canada after winning Canadian RC Championship two weeks previously missed second-round flightone could have used better fourth-place finish Master class three judges flight line scores used surprisingly generous set judges two sets about right stingy set Unfortunately six rounds competition dont permit equal exposure front of judges Conse quently United States Pattern Judges Asso ciation President Howard Crispin spent lot time observing judging set Judging sets kept unchanged through fourth round revised fifth sixth rounds attempt out judging Opinion mixed whether success appeared high low judges told what label given after fourth round because seemed change way judged last two rounds Scoring conducted flying site could hardly finish cleaning up airplane before score posted large score board Since sites scoreboard listed its own fliers lot traffic up down flight line checking competitors doing day computerized compila tion through recently-completed round posted scoreboard site Flight line operation efficient Ive ever seen line directors went out way locate fliers missing ready boxes fliers owed flight concern thoughtfulness timers Continued page 108 Jeans Street surprised lot male chauvin ists Novice class Husband/caller Tom proud started flying RC last Nov THE BEST IN GIANT SCALE Make Right Choice First Time The24 610115 ailorallanomarine alike high sinallig Slowel-lope ens nes made Kinlilain Japan aliclall nas prooeo lo ooisiandingnmodelsoplo3glbs Use IloylIslor opilmom pedolmance rehash rio glannani lea loses los bolh 110 Silo nogines 32 FtP Thes BII Bei,gs os ceask Roller B,eisgo Os Rod Woigh7s 6 7/2 lbs r KIORITZ 1 KIORITZ 24 CuIn Suggested List $21995 DEALERS & DIRECT NE WI R MTITAN 43 Culn6 1/2 HP $29895 $1000 300 1995 1995 5995 1795 250 295 Tlii e M Idan san gh god liv OlowelInpe engine loliiniioSoloinW Germany titan s6 1 2HPoI l-dsnsilsiingbroieposeranilleaiues ihyilsibal ilnalngs i lank alley bealings roil lea Igoillon loi ease 01 inslallaliOn Ihs nogion regIons popslromaminimom olZZsl2ar lie wan 2416 tIe SM Tilanisilnarly Nosen Zoo wallllnlsonir ninni high onllosinancellesgns gowever lh S ii M Tian comes conipille 5ilfl 6 enli prop holicasi slog Box 251 YVILLE OHIO 44671 ROUSH MFG Phone 216 866-9462 484-4374 wasnt signexcept some white circles groundthat ever Nats Seguin same coliseumall signs presence gone Seguin wont forgotten Nats will undoubtedly return some day largely very happy Nats probably best facilities ever Too bad didnt come enjoy along did missed good About 700 contestants participated along about 150 mechanics about 300 officials During AMA Open Meeting someone commented contestants would have come entry fees lower noted would have increased problems example pointed out twice contestants half price would have produced same come increasing service effort re quired handle Regardless great Nats despite True helical pitch airfoil win-power 2 Blade Teactor 53each 54513514ICc 6364Mc 747678Mc 848688Nc 949697 98104106Mcneeds 1141t6118i 1241251261 2 Blade PasheeAT YOUR DEALER 51 3 3 Blade Pasher Metallic Aluminum 8688ia 96 106104iuo Puther 10 6 1M heat low contestant turnout good sites no interruptions due weather problems people got fly wanted History should record 1981 Nats best ever next year Considerable discus sion Nats centered around two strong possibilities Lakehurst NJ Lincoln NE Both have problems regarding Free Flight currently much talk about sep arate Free Flight Nats latter happens g6od possibility would Lake Charles LA accommodate both Indoor Out door events Outdoor alone As part Lakehurst offer dirigible hangar can take care Indoor events Free Flight fraternity say prefer door Outdoor events same location goesno obvious answers lutions decision however expected AMA Executive Council meets GRISH LARGE WOOD PROPELLERS HARDWOOD too hard minimizes chance costly plane engine damage True pitch airfoil fully finished balanced ready coating 3i8 BORE ALL SIZES IN18 $7 68&1OPITCH 208 22 10 24 13 Washington DC November 4 Until memories Seguin 81 Nats strong favorable Well probably back again few years John Worth AMA Executive Director Nats RC Pattern/Van Putte Continued page 33 gave flier countdown 1-mm grace period after previous flier completed flight continued through 3-mm starting period obvious line operations people anxious flier would have chance compete really appreciated results Master class competition may come surprise some people caused several factors important single being Tony Bonetti flying extremely well much better Masters Tournament held month earlier Both Steve Helms Dave Brown flying different airplanes used Masters Tournamentfor different reasons Steve flew Arrow lieu Bootlegger because Van-Prop variable pitch propeller system installed decided compete World Championships wanted experience flying competition Dave Brown flew three-year-old backup Curare lieu Tiporare because didnt want risk flying best airplane too much before World Cham pionships Whether Steve Dave could have beaten Tony other airplanes subject lot conjecture thought Youll note very few top finishers Expert Advanced Novice classes over 25 years old looks like future pretty grim us old-timers also apparent top finishers airplane tuned pipe retractable landing gear next column plan discuss fact since fliers stopped argue against claim neither prerequisites success Novice Advanced classes Early first day approached Don Tillery timer line suggested ask first-time Nats competitor give impressions ofthe Nats As luck would have motel room next door 16-year-old Mike Hare father Monroe LA 108 Model Aviation B Zinger Props2o 24 diameter 10 16 pitched Exhaust Manifold KItfits Kioritz Kawasaki &others Velocity Stack Kit Kroritz Quadra Six-Bolt Prop Hub Quadra Special Length Prop Hubs Kioritz & other engines Kiortz Digital Tach Spark impulse triggered Rennet Muffler B&B Specialties Champion Plugs RCJ-8 resistor Beiray MC-1 Synthetic Oil 12 oz 501 mis f1nO PROPELLERS Made PO yeste bo color Go GRISH No 1 propeller Sizes pitches styles RIGHT HAND TRACTOR RISK BROS 6ST JOHN INDIANA 46373 NEWSIZE IN 8& 10 PITCH 26 $16 Mike competed two contests prior entering Novice class Mats What follows slightly edited version what wrote dad left home 81 Nats did know what expect first large contest Im ashamed say stomach full butterflies first encounter AMA officials Sunday check-in Never have seen such good organization As stood transmitter processing line talked some other contestants became aware fact some seasoned fliers just nervous calmed down always knew people model aviation friendly after treatment received other contestants Natsthey greatest Master fliers Tony Frackowiak rebuilt Super tigre X-60 spare parts after failed first round would have out competition Officials judges other contestants helped have wonderful time will long remember Mike will have lot good reasons remem ber 1981 Nats After wrote what youve seen went finish second Novice class As usual have excuse finishing higher Expert class crashed Phoenix 8 two days prior leaving Nats due aileron servo failure Bill Johnston Krafts East ern Region Sales Manager loaned back up Super Curare After four test flights felt comfortable with Phoenix airplane wasnt excuse airplane engine performed flawlessly Mats wasnt excuse friend caller Frank Prestwood handled airplane call sheet perfectly wasnt excuse truth lot fliers flew better did again yearthats excuse Nats RC Scale/Wischers Con fin ued page 36 Nats Tom Cook returned remarkable McDonnell-Douglas F4 Phantom Tom plagued problems flights four rounds two flights reasonably successful drogue landing parachute outstanding feature landings deployed Spectator reacton told story cheered flight large twin-engined model popular crowd Charlie Chambers returned Mats Grumman F9F-8 Cougar model eligible place FAI team Charlie will first modeler fly ducted fan international championship competition Another modeler enter two events George Rose famous Hawk P6-E Preci sion Scale craft flown 1982 World Championships second model Sport Scale Lockheed P-38 Lightning George modified engine rotate opposite direction prototype found feature really helpful carefully peaked engines tachometer before takeoff Col Bob Thacker can always depended upon appear Mats unusual airplane year brought Giant Scale model 1936 Caudron racer Webra 91 engine 104-lb model covered FabriKote finished K&B epoxy used 7A c3c4fane e 7 Iory ac YOUR R/C SOARING HEADQUARTERS Imported domestic Sailplane kits over 75 designs choose Ultra-Trick soaring hardware including linkages flaps ailerons spoilers mixers releasable hooks skids canopies canopy latches wing joiner blade systems Sailplane retracts 5 types choose including air electric Shempp-Hirth scissor-type spoilers also new type trailing edge airbrake/spoiler Bremaklappen Complete line launching equipment suppliesWinchmaster Fabtec TSF products thing dont stack LIFT PO Box 341 Red Lion PA 17356 717 246-2263 900 am 900 pm EST November1981 109 1981 WINTER NATIONALS Held year TUCSOn Arizona November 27 28 & 29 1981 AMA Sanctioned CASHTROPHIESPRIZES EVENTS TO BE ENTERED RADIO CONTROLCONTROL LINE PtO NooiceSIooRatPaiog NOace PSttflSPONSORED BY~ LI, Carter II Leading RIC Magazinespotiecortpa,avac Eopert PO,ern Mactet Model IndustryAetobajc Prep,jon ScaleComba Spot Scale510 Combat Sian Scale year 1981 Winter Nationals will held Tucson Only few minutes motels restaurants great flying site 1000 foot runway Spend Thanksgiving weekend sunny Tucson ILast 3 years temperature plus 8001 Write contest information ENTRY AND PRE-REGISTRATION FORM Entries postmarked after Nov20 subject $1000 late fee SEND TO Tucson Winter NationalsNAME Norm Newhouse 9255 E 26th streetADDRESS Tucson Arizona 85710CITY______ STATE ______ ZIP_____ 1-602-885-1053 AMA Number_________ Registration Fee $15 plus $500 event Registration$15 Pattern ___________________$ 5 _______ _______ MHz lolasol Giant Scale ___________________$ 5 ________ ________ MHZ Sport Scale _________________$ 5 ________ ________ MHz AMA Scale _______________$ 5 _______ MHz Control Line petexent$ ___ Important When events full earliest post mark will determine acceptance Complete information packet schedule contest information hotel accommodations will mailed upon receipt pre-reg ist ration form fees
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/11
Page Numbers: 30, 31, 32, 33, 108, 109
JUST IMAGINE opening scene movie Lawrence ofArabia Remeber man camel coming across heat shimmering Don Ferguson Deank Koger flew two nearly-identical EU lA ships Fortunately desert sand9 Now take away man didnt have fly both same time *4*4 **4 *4 *4 *4*4 *4 *4 *4*4 ony onerti exuiss thrill victory after finishing top talented group Master class fliers left Tony shows Webra-powered Intrepid design I-Ia used JR-8 radio Tony Emerson NJ*4 camel replace sand tall dry grass survived own various ways 1981 Nats Master class champion runway have 1981 RC Pattern competitors came away Seguin Tony Bonetti led first through Nats site wasnt hot hot Nevertheless TX very pleased competition sixth round despite challenges host Don Weitz fires up oversize Tiporare whcih calls Hippo Tipo Steve Helms help Don came fifth Master class 30 Model Aviation Mexico number entrants ircial Davilas unusual Masterciass entry flew extremely well photos author Sometimes survive mid-air collision left William Curtis shows damage wing planethe f Reggie Hollands model still imbedded Photo right shows damage Reggies plane Both fliers landed models safely other talented fliers Steve Helms Dave Brown will represent US World Championships Acapulco Mexico se cond third respectively Dave Brown won four previous Nats Master class compe titions Nats Seguin unlike other have attended since 1974 Certainly no two Nats same including 1974 1975 1978 Nats Lake Charles LA Probably biggest single factor AMA Headquarters area remote flying site AMA Headquarters least five miles away Seguin Coliseum fliers seldom went back after initial check-in other Nats headquarters has place go check scores meet other fliers grab snack oriust mill around Seguin Unfortunately werent suitable buildings flying site house headquarters operation RC Pattern flying area immediately adjacent RC Pylon Racing area long motor homes awaiting access Pattern beautifully smooth runway absolutely flying site around 1230 day free debris cracks Since Pattern flying Pattern flying area consisted two sites scheduled 100 800 pm daily separated 2000 ft site Pylon Racing scheduled end until two flight lines sharing common circle Judges 1230 pm long line cars vans placed about third way across November1981 31 Chuck Wahi flew Jim Kimbro-designed Double Vision fifth place Expert class Mike Gross top Junior Novice class finished 4th top Novice fliers hes assisted father Joe flies Master class Chuck Nourciers Sting Ray may look like Pattern airplane its smooth precise Hichard uergeron nas ceen aeveioping mis o sq oeautyforyears Heclaimsthattheairplanecouldscoremuchbetterifitwasntlimited[v32][b134976216276640]]uary uane new immaculate Arrow beautifully-designed gear ability pilotdoors nose wheal well main wheels Nine-year-old Chip Hyde startles seasoned Pattern fliers skill poise Proud poppa Merle fires up Chips ship another flight Chip flies Advanced class Wonder what hell hits Master runway permitting two thirds width used takeoff/landing remaining third ready boxes traffic lane Parking allowed immediately adjacent runway no permitted drive grass other park order cut down Senior-age flier Mike Hare flying first Nats third contest hes being assisted father Greg finished 2nd Novice bad potential fire hazard Actually situation worked out very well since flier could drive right flight line airplane support equipment Included mandatory support equipment something shade airplanes people intense sunlight Most people used tents umbrellas awnings protect selves airplanes However some special airplane covers made aluminized fabric Tony Bonetti weighted edges made airplane look like someone done ghastly job covering silver MonoKote flight order dramatic change Nats Ive seen fliers agreed worked out extremely well Flight lines divided according frequencies flight line members particular class flew group no mixing competition classes first round Novice class fliers particular line flew first Novice fliers finished Advanced class fliers flew through Expert Master classes second round Advanced class fliers started followed Expert Master Novice clazt fliers grout becan fivina little fellow made friends everyone flIght line claimed armadillos wings would named state bird Texas 32 Model Aviation Bill Rutledge places second Advanced top Seniorcompetitor class Bill hails Marietta GA round moved up round Novice fliers first again fifth round addition starting individuals class changed same people wouldnt always have first last whatever class order flying prominently posted bulletin boards flying sites fliers missed flights didnt pay attention flight order arrived late Theres price less look flier gets realizes hes half hour late Nats flight Some very prominent fliers caught look Ivan Kristensen drove way Seguin Ontario Canada after winning Canadian RC Championship two weeks previously missed second-round flightone could have used better fourth-place finish Master class three judges flight line scores used surprisingly generous set judges two sets about right stingy set Unfortunately six rounds competition dont permit equal exposure front of judges Conse quently United States Pattern Judges Asso ciation President Howard Crispin spent lot time observing judging set Judging sets kept unchanged through fourth round revised fifth sixth rounds attempt out judging Opinion mixed whether success appeared high low judges told what label given after fourth round because seemed change way judged last two rounds Scoring conducted flying site could hardly finish cleaning up airplane before score posted large score board Since sites scoreboard listed its own fliers lot traffic up down flight line checking competitors doing day computerized compila tion through recently-completed round posted scoreboard site Flight line operation efficient Ive ever seen line directors went out way locate fliers missing ready boxes fliers owed flight concern thoughtfulness timers Continued page 108 Jeans Street surprised lot male chauvin ists Novice class Husband/caller Tom proud started flying RC last Nov THE BEST IN GIANT SCALE Make Right Choice First Time The24 610115 ailorallanomarine alike high sinallig Slowel-lope ens nes made Kinlilain Japan aliclall nas prooeo lo ooisiandingnmodelsoplo3glbs Use IloylIslor opilmom pedolmance rehash rio glannani lea loses los bolh 110 Silo nogines 32 FtP Thes BII Bei,gs os ceask Roller B,eisgo Os Rod Woigh7s 6 7/2 lbs r KIORITZ 1 KIORITZ 24 CuIn Suggested List $21995 DEALERS & DIRECT NE WI R MTITAN 43 Culn6 1/2 HP $29895 $1000 300 1995 1995 5995 1795 250 295 Tlii e M Idan san gh god liv OlowelInpe engine loliiniioSoloinW Germany titan s6 1 2HPoI l-dsnsilsiingbroieposeranilleaiues ihyilsibal ilnalngs i lank alley bealings roil lea Igoillon loi ease 01 inslallaliOn Ihs nogion regIons popslromaminimom olZZsl2ar lie wan 2416 tIe SM Tilanisilnarly Nosen Zoo wallllnlsonir ninni high onllosinancellesgns gowever lh S ii M Tian comes conipille 5ilfl 6 enli prop holicasi slog Box 251 YVILLE OHIO 44671 ROUSH MFG Phone 216 866-9462 484-4374 wasnt signexcept some white circles groundthat ever Nats Seguin same coliseumall signs presence gone Seguin wont forgotten Nats will undoubtedly return some day largely very happy Nats probably best facilities ever Too bad didnt come enjoy along did missed good About 700 contestants participated along about 150 mechanics about 300 officials During AMA Open Meeting someone commented contestants would have come entry fees lower noted would have increased problems example pointed out twice contestants half price would have produced same come increasing service effort re quired handle Regardless great Nats despite True helical pitch airfoil win-power 2 Blade Teactor 53each 54513514ICc 6364Mc 747678Mc 848688Nc 949697 98104106Mcneeds 1141t6118i 1241251261 2 Blade PasheeAT YOUR DEALER 51 3 3 Blade Pasher Metallic Aluminum 8688ia 96 106104iuo Puther 10 6 1M heat low contestant turnout good sites no interruptions due weather problems people got fly wanted History should record 1981 Nats best ever next year Considerable discus sion Nats centered around two strong possibilities Lakehurst NJ Lincoln NE Both have problems regarding Free Flight currently much talk about sep arate Free Flight Nats latter happens g6od possibility would Lake Charles LA accommodate both Indoor Out door events Outdoor alone As part Lakehurst offer dirigible hangar can take care Indoor events Free Flight fraternity say prefer door Outdoor events same location goesno obvious answers lutions decision however expected AMA Executive Council meets GRISH LARGE WOOD PROPELLERS HARDWOOD too hard minimizes chance costly plane engine damage True pitch airfoil fully finished balanced ready coating 3i8 BORE ALL SIZES IN18 $7 68&1OPITCH 208 22 10 24 13 Washington DC November 4 Until memories Seguin 81 Nats strong favorable Well probably back again few years John Worth AMA Executive Director Nats RC Pattern/Van Putte Continued page 33 gave flier countdown 1-mm grace period after previous flier completed flight continued through 3-mm starting period obvious line operations people anxious flier would have chance compete really appreciated results Master class competition may come surprise some people caused several factors important single being Tony Bonetti flying extremely well much better Masters Tournament held month earlier Both Steve Helms Dave Brown flying different airplanes used Masters Tournamentfor different reasons Steve flew Arrow lieu Bootlegger because Van-Prop variable pitch propeller system installed decided compete World Championships wanted experience flying competition Dave Brown flew three-year-old backup Curare lieu Tiporare because didnt want risk flying best airplane too much before World Cham pionships Whether Steve Dave could have beaten Tony other airplanes subject lot conjecture thought Youll note very few top finishers Expert Advanced Novice classes over 25 years old looks like future pretty grim us old-timers also apparent top finishers airplane tuned pipe retractable landing gear next column plan discuss fact since fliers stopped argue against claim neither prerequisites success Novice Advanced classes Early first day approached Don Tillery timer line suggested ask first-time Nats competitor give impressions ofthe Nats As luck would have motel room next door 16-year-old Mike Hare father Monroe LA 108 Model Aviation B Zinger Props2o 24 diameter 10 16 pitched Exhaust Manifold KItfits Kioritz Kawasaki &others Velocity Stack Kit Kroritz Quadra Six-Bolt Prop Hub Quadra Special Length Prop Hubs Kioritz & other engines Kiortz Digital Tach Spark impulse triggered Rennet Muffler B&B Specialties Champion Plugs RCJ-8 resistor Beiray MC-1 Synthetic Oil 12 oz 501 mis f1nO PROPELLERS Made PO yeste bo color Go GRISH No 1 propeller Sizes pitches styles RIGHT HAND TRACTOR RISK BROS 6ST JOHN INDIANA 46373 NEWSIZE IN 8& 10 PITCH 26 $16 Mike competed two contests prior entering Novice class Mats What follows slightly edited version what wrote dad left home 81 Nats did know what expect first large contest Im ashamed say stomach full butterflies first encounter AMA officials Sunday check-in Never have seen such good organization As stood transmitter processing line talked some other contestants became aware fact some seasoned fliers just nervous calmed down always knew people model aviation friendly after treatment received other contestants Natsthey greatest Master fliers Tony Frackowiak rebuilt Super tigre X-60 spare parts after failed first round would have out competition Officials judges other contestants helped have wonderful time will long remember Mike will have lot good reasons remem ber 1981 Nats After wrote what youve seen went finish second Novice class As usual have excuse finishing higher Expert class crashed Phoenix 8 two days prior leaving Nats due aileron servo failure Bill Johnston Krafts East ern Region Sales Manager loaned back up Super Curare After four test flights felt comfortable with Phoenix airplane wasnt excuse airplane engine performed flawlessly Mats wasnt excuse friend caller Frank Prestwood handled airplane call sheet perfectly wasnt excuse truth lot fliers flew better did again yearthats excuse Nats RC Scale/Wischers Con fin ued page 36 Nats Tom Cook returned remarkable McDonnell-Douglas F4 Phantom Tom plagued problems flights four rounds two flights reasonably successful drogue landing parachute outstanding feature landings deployed Spectator reacton told story cheered flight large twin-engined model popular crowd Charlie Chambers returned Mats Grumman F9F-8 Cougar model eligible place FAI team Charlie will first modeler fly ducted fan international championship competition Another modeler enter two events George Rose famous Hawk P6-E Preci sion Scale craft flown 1982 World Championships second model Sport Scale Lockheed P-38 Lightning George modified engine rotate opposite direction prototype found feature really helpful carefully peaked engines tachometer before takeoff Col Bob Thacker can always depended upon appear Mats unusual airplane year brought Giant Scale model 1936 Caudron racer Webra 91 engine 104-lb model covered FabriKote finished K&B epoxy used 7A c3c4fane e 7 Iory ac YOUR R/C SOARING HEADQUARTERS Imported domestic Sailplane kits over 75 designs choose Ultra-Trick soaring hardware including linkages flaps ailerons spoilers mixers releasable hooks skids canopies canopy latches wing joiner blade systems Sailplane retracts 5 types choose including air electric Shempp-Hirth scissor-type spoilers also new type trailing edge airbrake/spoiler Bremaklappen Complete line launching equipment suppliesWinchmaster Fabtec TSF products thing dont stack LIFT PO Box 341 Red Lion PA 17356 717 246-2263 900 am 900 pm EST November1981 109 1981 WINTER NATIONALS Held year TUCSOn Arizona November 27 28 & 29 1981 AMA Sanctioned CASHTROPHIESPRIZES EVENTS TO BE ENTERED RADIO CONTROLCONTROL LINE PtO NooiceSIooRatPaiog NOace PSttflSPONSORED BY~ LI, Carter II Leading RIC Magazinespotiecortpa,avac Eopert PO,ern Mactet Model IndustryAetobajc Prep,jon ScaleComba Spot Scale510 Combat Sian Scale year 1981 Winter Nationals will held Tucson Only few minutes motels restaurants great flying site 1000 foot runway Spend Thanksgiving weekend sunny Tucson ILast 3 years temperature plus 8001 Write contest information ENTRY AND PRE-REGISTRATION FORM Entries postmarked after Nov20 subject $1000 late fee SEND TO Tucson Winter NationalsNAME Norm Newhouse 9255 E 26th streetADDRESS Tucson Arizona 85710CITY______ STATE ______ ZIP_____ 1-602-885-1053 AMA Number_________ Registration Fee $15 plus $500 event Registration$15 Pattern ___________________$ 5 _______ _______ MHz lolasol Giant Scale ___________________$ 5 ________ ________ MHZ Sport Scale _________________$ 5 ________ ________ MHz AMA Scale _______________$ 5 _______ MHz Control Line petexent$ ___ Important When events full earliest post mark will determine acceptance Complete information packet schedule contest information hotel accommodations will mailed upon receipt pre-reg ist ration form fees
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/11
Page Numbers: 30, 31, 32, 33, 108, 109
JUST IMAGINE opening scene movie Lawrence ofArabia Remeber man camel coming across heat shimmering Don Ferguson Deank Koger flew two nearly-identical EU lA ships Fortunately desert sand9 Now take away man didnt have fly both same time *4*4 **4 *4 *4 *4*4 *4 *4 *4*4 ony onerti exuiss thrill victory after finishing top talented group Master class fliers left Tony shows Webra-powered Intrepid design I-Ia used JR-8 radio Tony Emerson NJ*4 camel replace sand tall dry grass survived own various ways 1981 Nats Master class champion runway have 1981 RC Pattern competitors came away Seguin Tony Bonetti led first through Nats site wasnt hot hot Nevertheless TX very pleased competition sixth round despite challenges host Don Weitz fires up oversize Tiporare whcih calls Hippo Tipo Steve Helms help Don came fifth Master class 30 Model Aviation Mexico number entrants ircial Davilas unusual Masterciass entry flew extremely well photos author Sometimes survive mid-air collision left William Curtis shows damage wing planethe f Reggie Hollands model still imbedded Photo right shows damage Reggies plane Both fliers landed models safely other talented fliers Steve Helms Dave Brown will represent US World Championships Acapulco Mexico se cond third respectively Dave Brown won four previous Nats Master class compe titions Nats Seguin unlike other have attended since 1974 Certainly no two Nats same including 1974 1975 1978 Nats Lake Charles LA Probably biggest single factor AMA Headquarters area remote flying site AMA Headquarters least five miles away Seguin Coliseum fliers seldom went back after initial check-in other Nats headquarters has place go check scores meet other fliers grab snack oriust mill around Seguin Unfortunately werent suitable buildings flying site house headquarters operation RC Pattern flying area immediately adjacent RC Pylon Racing area long motor homes awaiting access Pattern beautifully smooth runway absolutely flying site around 1230 day free debris cracks Since Pattern flying Pattern flying area consisted two sites scheduled 100 800 pm daily separated 2000 ft site Pylon Racing scheduled end until two flight lines sharing common circle Judges 1230 pm long line cars vans placed about third way across November1981 31 Chuck Wahi flew Jim Kimbro-designed Double Vision fifth place Expert class Mike Gross top Junior Novice class finished 4th top Novice fliers hes assisted father Joe flies Master class Chuck Nourciers Sting Ray may look like Pattern airplane its smooth precise Hichard uergeron nas ceen aeveioping mis o sq oeautyforyears Heclaimsthattheairplanecouldscoremuchbetterifitwasntlimited[v32][b134976216276640]]uary uane new immaculate Arrow beautifully-designed gear ability pilotdoors nose wheal well main wheels Nine-year-old Chip Hyde startles seasoned Pattern fliers skill poise Proud poppa Merle fires up Chips ship another flight Chip flies Advanced class Wonder what hell hits Master runway permitting two thirds width used takeoff/landing remaining third ready boxes traffic lane Parking allowed immediately adjacent runway no permitted drive grass other park order cut down Senior-age flier Mike Hare flying first Nats third contest hes being assisted father Greg finished 2nd Novice bad potential fire hazard Actually situation worked out very well since flier could drive right flight line airplane support equipment Included mandatory support equipment something shade airplanes people intense sunlight Most people used tents umbrellas awnings protect selves airplanes However some special airplane covers made aluminized fabric Tony Bonetti weighted edges made airplane look like someone done ghastly job covering silver MonoKote flight order dramatic change Nats Ive seen fliers agreed worked out extremely well Flight lines divided according frequencies flight line members particular class flew group no mixing competition classes first round Novice class fliers particular line flew first Novice fliers finished Advanced class fliers flew through Expert Master classes second round Advanced class fliers started followed Expert Master Novice clazt fliers grout becan fivina little fellow made friends everyone flIght line claimed armadillos wings would named state bird Texas 32 Model Aviation Bill Rutledge places second Advanced top Seniorcompetitor class Bill hails Marietta GA round moved up round Novice fliers first again fifth round addition starting individuals class changed same people wouldnt always have first last whatever class order flying prominently posted bulletin boards flying sites fliers missed flights didnt pay attention flight order arrived late Theres price less look flier gets realizes hes half hour late Nats flight Some very prominent fliers caught look Ivan Kristensen drove way Seguin Ontario Canada after winning Canadian RC Championship two weeks previously missed second-round flightone could have used better fourth-place finish Master class three judges flight line scores used surprisingly generous set judges two sets about right stingy set Unfortunately six rounds competition dont permit equal exposure front of judges Conse quently United States Pattern Judges Asso ciation President Howard Crispin spent lot time observing judging set Judging sets kept unchanged through fourth round revised fifth sixth rounds attempt out judging Opinion mixed whether success appeared high low judges told what label given after fourth round because seemed change way judged last two rounds Scoring conducted flying site could hardly finish cleaning up airplane before score posted large score board Since sites scoreboard listed its own fliers lot traffic up down flight line checking competitors doing day computerized compila tion through recently-completed round posted scoreboard site Flight line operation efficient Ive ever seen line directors went out way locate fliers missing ready boxes fliers owed flight concern thoughtfulness timers Continued page 108 Jeans Street surprised lot male chauvin ists Novice class Husband/caller Tom proud started flying RC last Nov THE BEST IN GIANT SCALE Make Right Choice First Time The24 610115 ailorallanomarine alike high sinallig Slowel-lope ens nes made Kinlilain Japan aliclall nas prooeo lo ooisiandingnmodelsoplo3glbs Use IloylIslor opilmom pedolmance rehash rio glannani lea loses los bolh 110 Silo nogines 32 FtP Thes BII Bei,gs os ceask Roller B,eisgo Os Rod Woigh7s 6 7/2 lbs r KIORITZ 1 KIORITZ 24 CuIn Suggested List $21995 DEALERS & DIRECT NE WI R MTITAN 43 Culn6 1/2 HP $29895 $1000 300 1995 1995 5995 1795 250 295 Tlii e M Idan san gh god liv OlowelInpe engine loliiniioSoloinW Germany titan s6 1 2HPoI l-dsnsilsiingbroieposeranilleaiues ihyilsibal ilnalngs i lank alley bealings roil lea Igoillon loi ease 01 inslallaliOn Ihs nogion regIons popslromaminimom olZZsl2ar lie wan 2416 tIe SM Tilanisilnarly Nosen Zoo wallllnlsonir ninni high onllosinancellesgns gowever lh S ii M Tian comes conipille 5ilfl 6 enli prop holicasi slog Box 251 YVILLE OHIO 44671 ROUSH MFG Phone 216 866-9462 484-4374 wasnt signexcept some white circles groundthat ever Nats Seguin same coliseumall signs presence gone Seguin wont forgotten Nats will undoubtedly return some day largely very happy Nats probably best facilities ever Too bad didnt come enjoy along did missed good About 700 contestants participated along about 150 mechanics about 300 officials During AMA Open Meeting someone commented contestants would have come entry fees lower noted would have increased problems example pointed out twice contestants half price would have produced same come increasing service effort re quired handle Regardless great Nats despite True helical pitch airfoil win-power 2 Blade Teactor 53each 54513514ICc 6364Mc 747678Mc 848688Nc 949697 98104106Mcneeds 1141t6118i 1241251261 2 Blade PasheeAT YOUR DEALER 51 3 3 Blade Pasher Metallic Aluminum 8688ia 96 106104iuo Puther 10 6 1M heat low contestant turnout good sites no interruptions due weather problems people got fly wanted History should record 1981 Nats best ever next year Considerable discus sion Nats centered around two strong possibilities Lakehurst NJ Lincoln NE Both have problems regarding Free Flight currently much talk about sep arate Free Flight Nats latter happens g6od possibility would Lake Charles LA accommodate both Indoor Out door events Outdoor alone As part Lakehurst offer dirigible hangar can take care Indoor events Free Flight fraternity say prefer door Outdoor events same location goesno obvious answers lutions decision however expected AMA Executive Council meets GRISH LARGE WOOD PROPELLERS HARDWOOD too hard minimizes chance costly plane engine damage True pitch airfoil fully finished balanced ready coating 3i8 BORE ALL SIZES IN18 $7 68&1OPITCH 208 22 10 24 13 Washington DC November 4 Until memories Seguin 81 Nats strong favorable Well probably back again few years John Worth AMA Executive Director Nats RC Pattern/Van Putte Continued page 33 gave flier countdown 1-mm grace period after previous flier completed flight continued through 3-mm starting period obvious line operations people anxious flier would have chance compete really appreciated results Master class competition may come surprise some people caused several factors important single being Tony Bonetti flying extremely well much better Masters Tournament held month earlier Both Steve Helms Dave Brown flying different airplanes used Masters Tournamentfor different reasons Steve flew Arrow lieu Bootlegger because Van-Prop variable pitch propeller system installed decided compete World Championships wanted experience flying competition Dave Brown flew three-year-old backup Curare lieu Tiporare because didnt want risk flying best airplane too much before World Cham pionships Whether Steve Dave could have beaten Tony other airplanes subject lot conjecture thought Youll note very few top finishers Expert Advanced Novice classes over 25 years old looks like future pretty grim us old-timers also apparent top finishers airplane tuned pipe retractable landing gear next column plan discuss fact since fliers stopped argue against claim neither prerequisites success Novice Advanced classes Early first day approached Don Tillery timer line suggested ask first-time Nats competitor give impressions ofthe Nats As luck would have motel room next door 16-year-old Mike Hare father Monroe LA 108 Model Aviation B Zinger Props2o 24 diameter 10 16 pitched Exhaust Manifold KItfits Kioritz Kawasaki &others Velocity Stack Kit Kroritz Quadra Six-Bolt Prop Hub Quadra Special Length Prop Hubs Kioritz & other engines Kiortz Digital Tach Spark impulse triggered Rennet Muffler B&B Specialties Champion Plugs RCJ-8 resistor Beiray MC-1 Synthetic Oil 12 oz 501 mis f1nO PROPELLERS Made PO yeste bo color Go GRISH No 1 propeller Sizes pitches styles RIGHT HAND TRACTOR RISK BROS 6ST JOHN INDIANA 46373 NEWSIZE IN 8& 10 PITCH 26 $16 Mike competed two contests prior entering Novice class Mats What follows slightly edited version what wrote dad left home 81 Nats did know what expect first large contest Im ashamed say stomach full butterflies first encounter AMA officials Sunday check-in Never have seen such good organization As stood transmitter processing line talked some other contestants became aware fact some seasoned fliers just nervous calmed down always knew people model aviation friendly after treatment received other contestants Natsthey greatest Master fliers Tony Frackowiak rebuilt Super tigre X-60 spare parts after failed first round would have out competition Officials judges other contestants helped have wonderful time will long remember Mike will have lot good reasons remem ber 1981 Nats After wrote what youve seen went finish second Novice class As usual have excuse finishing higher Expert class crashed Phoenix 8 two days prior leaving Nats due aileron servo failure Bill Johnston Krafts East ern Region Sales Manager loaned back up Super Curare After four test flights felt comfortable with Phoenix airplane wasnt excuse airplane engine performed flawlessly Mats wasnt excuse friend caller Frank Prestwood handled airplane call sheet perfectly wasnt excuse truth lot fliers flew better did again yearthats excuse Nats RC Scale/Wischers Con fin ued page 36 Nats Tom Cook returned remarkable McDonnell-Douglas F4 Phantom Tom plagued problems flights four rounds two flights reasonably successful drogue landing parachute outstanding feature landings deployed Spectator reacton told story cheered flight large twin-engined model popular crowd Charlie Chambers returned Mats Grumman F9F-8 Cougar model eligible place FAI team Charlie will first modeler fly ducted fan international championship competition Another modeler enter two events George Rose famous Hawk P6-E Preci sion Scale craft flown 1982 World Championships second model Sport Scale Lockheed P-38 Lightning George modified engine rotate opposite direction prototype found feature really helpful carefully peaked engines tachometer before takeoff Col Bob Thacker can always depended upon appear Mats unusual airplane year brought Giant Scale model 1936 Caudron racer Webra 91 engine 104-lb model covered FabriKote finished K&B epoxy used 7A c3c4fane e 7 Iory ac YOUR R/C SOARING HEADQUARTERS Imported domestic Sailplane kits over 75 designs choose Ultra-Trick soaring hardware including linkages flaps ailerons spoilers mixers releasable hooks skids canopies canopy latches wing joiner blade systems Sailplane retracts 5 types choose including air electric Shempp-Hirth scissor-type spoilers also new type trailing edge airbrake/spoiler Bremaklappen Complete line launching equipment suppliesWinchmaster Fabtec TSF products thing dont stack LIFT PO Box 341 Red Lion PA 17356 717 246-2263 900 am 900 pm EST November1981 109 1981 WINTER NATIONALS Held year TUCSOn Arizona November 27 28 & 29 1981 AMA Sanctioned CASHTROPHIESPRIZES EVENTS TO BE ENTERED RADIO CONTROLCONTROL LINE PtO NooiceSIooRatPaiog NOace PSttflSPONSORED BY~ LI, Carter II Leading RIC Magazinespotiecortpa,avac Eopert PO,ern Mactet Model IndustryAetobajc Prep,jon ScaleComba Spot Scale510 Combat Sian Scale year 1981 Winter Nationals will held Tucson Only few minutes motels restaurants great flying site 1000 foot runway Spend Thanksgiving weekend sunny Tucson ILast 3 years temperature plus 8001 Write contest information ENTRY AND PRE-REGISTRATION FORM Entries postmarked after Nov20 subject $1000 late fee SEND TO Tucson Winter NationalsNAME Norm Newhouse 9255 E 26th streetADDRESS Tucson Arizona 85710CITY______ STATE ______ ZIP_____ 1-602-885-1053 AMA Number_________ Registration Fee $15 plus $500 event Registration$15 Pattern ___________________$ 5 _______ _______ MHz lolasol Giant Scale ___________________$ 5 ________ ________ MHZ Sport Scale _________________$ 5 ________ ________ MHz AMA Scale _______________$ 5 _______ MHz Control Line petexent$ ___ Important When events full earliest post mark will determine acceptance Complete information packet schedule contest information hotel accommodations will mailed upon receipt pre-reg ist ration form fees
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/11
Page Numbers: 30, 31, 32, 33, 108, 109
JUST IMAGINE opening scene movie Lawrence ofArabia Remeber man camel coming across heat shimmering Don Ferguson Deank Koger flew two nearly-identical EU lA ships Fortunately desert sand9 Now take away man didnt have fly both same time *4*4 **4 *4 *4 *4*4 *4 *4 *4*4 ony onerti exuiss thrill victory after finishing top talented group Master class fliers left Tony shows Webra-powered Intrepid design I-Ia used JR-8 radio Tony Emerson NJ*4 camel replace sand tall dry grass survived own various ways 1981 Nats Master class champion runway have 1981 RC Pattern competitors came away Seguin Tony Bonetti led first through Nats site wasnt hot hot Nevertheless TX very pleased competition sixth round despite challenges host Don Weitz fires up oversize Tiporare whcih calls Hippo Tipo Steve Helms help Don came fifth Master class 30 Model Aviation Mexico number entrants ircial Davilas unusual Masterciass entry flew extremely well photos author Sometimes survive mid-air collision left William Curtis shows damage wing planethe f Reggie Hollands model still imbedded Photo right shows damage Reggies plane Both fliers landed models safely other talented fliers Steve Helms Dave Brown will represent US World Championships Acapulco Mexico se cond third respectively Dave Brown won four previous Nats Master class compe titions Nats Seguin unlike other have attended since 1974 Certainly no two Nats same including 1974 1975 1978 Nats Lake Charles LA Probably biggest single factor AMA Headquarters area remote flying site AMA Headquarters least five miles away Seguin Coliseum fliers seldom went back after initial check-in other Nats headquarters has place go check scores meet other fliers grab snack oriust mill around Seguin Unfortunately werent suitable buildings flying site house headquarters operation RC Pattern flying area immediately adjacent RC Pylon Racing area long motor homes awaiting access Pattern beautifully smooth runway absolutely flying site around 1230 day free debris cracks Since Pattern flying Pattern flying area consisted two sites scheduled 100 800 pm daily separated 2000 ft site Pylon Racing scheduled end until two flight lines sharing common circle Judges 1230 pm long line cars vans placed about third way across November1981 31 Chuck Wahi flew Jim Kimbro-designed Double Vision fifth place Expert class Mike Gross top Junior Novice class finished 4th top Novice fliers hes assisted father Joe flies Master class Chuck Nourciers Sting Ray may look like Pattern airplane its smooth precise Hichard uergeron nas ceen aeveioping mis o sq oeautyforyears Heclaimsthattheairplanecouldscoremuchbetterifitwasntlimited[v32][b134976216276640]]uary uane new immaculate Arrow beautifully-designed gear ability pilotdoors nose wheal well main wheels Nine-year-old Chip Hyde startles seasoned Pattern fliers skill poise Proud poppa Merle fires up Chips ship another flight Chip flies Advanced class Wonder what hell hits Master runway permitting two thirds width used takeoff/landing remaining third ready boxes traffic lane Parking allowed immediately adjacent runway no permitted drive grass other park order cut down Senior-age flier Mike Hare flying first Nats third contest hes being assisted father Greg finished 2nd Novice bad potential fire hazard Actually situation worked out very well since flier could drive right flight line airplane support equipment Included mandatory support equipment something shade airplanes people intense sunlight Most people used tents umbrellas awnings protect selves airplanes However some special airplane covers made aluminized fabric Tony Bonetti weighted edges made airplane look like someone done ghastly job covering silver MonoKote flight order dramatic change Nats Ive seen fliers agreed worked out extremely well Flight lines divided according frequencies flight line members particular class flew group no mixing competition classes first round Novice class fliers particular line flew first Novice fliers finished Advanced class fliers flew through Expert Master classes second round Advanced class fliers started followed Expert Master Novice clazt fliers grout becan fivina little fellow made friends everyone flIght line claimed armadillos wings would named state bird Texas 32 Model Aviation Bill Rutledge places second Advanced top Seniorcompetitor class Bill hails Marietta GA round moved up round Novice fliers first again fifth round addition starting individuals class changed same people wouldnt always have first last whatever class order flying prominently posted bulletin boards flying sites fliers missed flights didnt pay attention flight order arrived late Theres price less look flier gets realizes hes half hour late Nats flight Some very prominent fliers caught look Ivan Kristensen drove way Seguin Ontario Canada after winning Canadian RC Championship two weeks previously missed second-round flightone could have used better fourth-place finish Master class three judges flight line scores used surprisingly generous set judges two sets about right stingy set Unfortunately six rounds competition dont permit equal exposure front of judges Conse quently United States Pattern Judges Asso ciation President Howard Crispin spent lot time observing judging set Judging sets kept unchanged through fourth round revised fifth sixth rounds attempt out judging Opinion mixed whether success appeared high low judges told what label given after fourth round because seemed change way judged last two rounds Scoring conducted flying site could hardly finish cleaning up airplane before score posted large score board Since sites scoreboard listed its own fliers lot traffic up down flight line checking competitors doing day computerized compila tion through recently-completed round posted scoreboard site Flight line operation efficient Ive ever seen line directors went out way locate fliers missing ready boxes fliers owed flight concern thoughtfulness timers Continued page 108 Jeans Street surprised lot male chauvin ists Novice class Husband/caller Tom proud started flying RC last Nov THE BEST IN GIANT SCALE Make Right Choice First Time The24 610115 ailorallanomarine alike high sinallig Slowel-lope ens nes made Kinlilain Japan aliclall nas prooeo lo ooisiandingnmodelsoplo3glbs Use IloylIslor opilmom pedolmance rehash rio glannani lea loses los bolh 110 Silo nogines 32 FtP Thes BII Bei,gs os ceask Roller B,eisgo Os Rod Woigh7s 6 7/2 lbs r KIORITZ 1 KIORITZ 24 CuIn Suggested List $21995 DEALERS & DIRECT NE WI R MTITAN 43 Culn6 1/2 HP $29895 $1000 300 1995 1995 5995 1795 250 295 Tlii e M Idan san gh god liv OlowelInpe engine loliiniioSoloinW Germany titan s6 1 2HPoI l-dsnsilsiingbroieposeranilleaiues ihyilsibal ilnalngs i lank alley bealings roil lea Igoillon loi ease 01 inslallaliOn Ihs nogion regIons popslromaminimom olZZsl2ar lie wan 2416 tIe SM Tilanisilnarly Nosen Zoo wallllnlsonir ninni high onllosinancellesgns gowever lh S ii M Tian comes conipille 5ilfl 6 enli prop holicasi slog Box 251 YVILLE OHIO 44671 ROUSH MFG Phone 216 866-9462 484-4374 wasnt signexcept some white circles groundthat ever Nats Seguin same coliseumall signs presence gone Seguin wont forgotten Nats will undoubtedly return some day largely very happy Nats probably best facilities ever Too bad didnt come enjoy along did missed good About 700 contestants participated along about 150 mechanics about 300 officials During AMA Open Meeting someone commented contestants would have come entry fees lower noted would have increased problems example pointed out twice contestants half price would have produced same come increasing service effort re quired handle Regardless great Nats despite True helical pitch airfoil win-power 2 Blade Teactor 53each 54513514ICc 6364Mc 747678Mc 848688Nc 949697 98104106Mcneeds 1141t6118i 1241251261 2 Blade PasheeAT YOUR DEALER 51 3 3 Blade Pasher Metallic Aluminum 8688ia 96 106104iuo Puther 10 6 1M heat low contestant turnout good sites no interruptions due weather problems people got fly wanted History should record 1981 Nats best ever next year Considerable discus sion Nats centered around two strong possibilities Lakehurst NJ Lincoln NE Both have problems regarding Free Flight currently much talk about sep arate Free Flight Nats latter happens g6od possibility would Lake Charles LA accommodate both Indoor Out door events Outdoor alone As part Lakehurst offer dirigible hangar can take care Indoor events Free Flight fraternity say prefer door Outdoor events same location goesno obvious answers lutions decision however expected AMA Executive Council meets GRISH LARGE WOOD PROPELLERS HARDWOOD too hard minimizes chance costly plane engine damage True pitch airfoil fully finished balanced ready coating 3i8 BORE ALL SIZES IN18 $7 68&1OPITCH 208 22 10 24 13 Washington DC November 4 Until memories Seguin 81 Nats strong favorable Well probably back again few years John Worth AMA Executive Director Nats RC Pattern/Van Putte Continued page 33 gave flier countdown 1-mm grace period after previous flier completed flight continued through 3-mm starting period obvious line operations people anxious flier would have chance compete really appreciated results Master class competition may come surprise some people caused several factors important single being Tony Bonetti flying extremely well much better Masters Tournament held month earlier Both Steve Helms Dave Brown flying different airplanes used Masters Tournamentfor different reasons Steve flew Arrow lieu Bootlegger because Van-Prop variable pitch propeller system installed decided compete World Championships wanted experience flying competition Dave Brown flew three-year-old backup Curare lieu Tiporare because didnt want risk flying best airplane too much before World Cham pionships Whether Steve Dave could have beaten Tony other airplanes subject lot conjecture thought Youll note very few top finishers Expert Advanced Novice classes over 25 years old looks like future pretty grim us old-timers also apparent top finishers airplane tuned pipe retractable landing gear next column plan discuss fact since fliers stopped argue against claim neither prerequisites success Novice Advanced classes Early first day approached Don Tillery timer line suggested ask first-time Nats competitor give impressions ofthe Nats As luck would have motel room next door 16-year-old Mike Hare father Monroe LA 108 Model Aviation B Zinger Props2o 24 diameter 10 16 pitched Exhaust Manifold KItfits Kioritz Kawasaki &others Velocity Stack Kit Kroritz Quadra Six-Bolt Prop Hub Quadra Special Length Prop Hubs Kioritz & other engines Kiortz Digital Tach Spark impulse triggered Rennet Muffler B&B Specialties Champion Plugs RCJ-8 resistor Beiray MC-1 Synthetic Oil 12 oz 501 mis f1nO PROPELLERS Made PO yeste bo color Go GRISH No 1 propeller Sizes pitches styles RIGHT HAND TRACTOR RISK BROS 6ST JOHN INDIANA 46373 NEWSIZE IN 8& 10 PITCH 26 $16 Mike competed two contests prior entering Novice class Mats What follows slightly edited version what wrote dad left home 81 Nats did know what expect first large contest Im ashamed say stomach full butterflies first encounter AMA officials Sunday check-in Never have seen such good organization As stood transmitter processing line talked some other contestants became aware fact some seasoned fliers just nervous calmed down always knew people model aviation friendly after treatment received other contestants Natsthey greatest Master fliers Tony Frackowiak rebuilt Super tigre X-60 spare parts after failed first round would have out competition Officials judges other contestants helped have wonderful time will long remember Mike will have lot good reasons remem ber 1981 Nats After wrote what youve seen went finish second Novice class As usual have excuse finishing higher Expert class crashed Phoenix 8 two days prior leaving Nats due aileron servo failure Bill Johnston Krafts East ern Region Sales Manager loaned back up Super Curare After four test flights felt comfortable with Phoenix airplane wasnt excuse airplane engine performed flawlessly Mats wasnt excuse friend caller Frank Prestwood handled airplane call sheet perfectly wasnt excuse truth lot fliers flew better did again yearthats excuse Nats RC Scale/Wischers Con fin ued page 36 Nats Tom Cook returned remarkable McDonnell-Douglas F4 Phantom Tom plagued problems flights four rounds two flights reasonably successful drogue landing parachute outstanding feature landings deployed Spectator reacton told story cheered flight large twin-engined model popular crowd Charlie Chambers returned Mats Grumman F9F-8 Cougar model eligible place FAI team Charlie will first modeler fly ducted fan international championship competition Another modeler enter two events George Rose famous Hawk P6-E Preci sion Scale craft flown 1982 World Championships second model Sport Scale Lockheed P-38 Lightning George modified engine rotate opposite direction prototype found feature really helpful carefully peaked engines tachometer before takeoff Col Bob Thacker can always depended upon appear Mats unusual airplane year brought Giant Scale model 1936 Caudron racer Webra 91 engine 104-lb model covered FabriKote finished K&B epoxy used 7A c3c4fane e 7 Iory ac YOUR R/C SOARING HEADQUARTERS Imported domestic Sailplane kits over 75 designs choose Ultra-Trick soaring hardware including linkages flaps ailerons spoilers mixers releasable hooks skids canopies canopy latches wing joiner blade systems Sailplane retracts 5 types choose including air electric Shempp-Hirth scissor-type spoilers also new type trailing edge airbrake/spoiler Bremaklappen Complete line launching equipment suppliesWinchmaster Fabtec TSF products thing dont stack LIFT PO Box 341 Red Lion PA 17356 717 246-2263 900 am 900 pm EST November1981 109 1981 WINTER NATIONALS Held year TUCSOn Arizona November 27 28 & 29 1981 AMA Sanctioned CASHTROPHIESPRIZES EVENTS TO BE ENTERED RADIO CONTROLCONTROL LINE PtO NooiceSIooRatPaiog NOace PSttflSPONSORED BY~ LI, Carter II Leading RIC Magazinespotiecortpa,avac Eopert PO,ern Mactet Model IndustryAetobajc Prep,jon ScaleComba Spot Scale510 Combat Sian Scale year 1981 Winter Nationals will held Tucson Only few minutes motels restaurants great flying site 1000 foot runway Spend Thanksgiving weekend sunny Tucson ILast 3 years temperature plus 8001 Write contest information ENTRY AND PRE-REGISTRATION FORM Entries postmarked after Nov20 subject $1000 late fee SEND TO Tucson Winter NationalsNAME Norm Newhouse 9255 E 26th streetADDRESS Tucson Arizona 85710CITY______ STATE ______ ZIP_____ 1-602-885-1053 AMA Number_________ Registration Fee $15 plus $500 event Registration$15 Pattern ___________________$ 5 _______ _______ MHz lolasol Giant Scale ___________________$ 5 ________ ________ MHZ Sport Scale _________________$ 5 ________ ________ MHz AMA Scale _______________$ 5 _______ MHz Control Line petexent$ ___ Important When events full earliest post mark will determine acceptance Complete information packet schedule contest information hotel accommodations will mailed upon receipt pre-reg ist ration form fees
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/11
Page Numbers: 30, 31, 32, 33, 108, 109
JUST IMAGINE opening scene movie Lawrence ofArabia Remeber man camel coming across heat shimmering Don Ferguson Deank Koger flew two nearly-identical EU lA ships Fortunately desert sand9 Now take away man didnt have fly both same time *4*4 **4 *4 *4 *4*4 *4 *4 *4*4 ony onerti exuiss thrill victory after finishing top talented group Master class fliers left Tony shows Webra-powered Intrepid design I-Ia used JR-8 radio Tony Emerson NJ*4 camel replace sand tall dry grass survived own various ways 1981 Nats Master class champion runway have 1981 RC Pattern competitors came away Seguin Tony Bonetti led first through Nats site wasnt hot hot Nevertheless TX very pleased competition sixth round despite challenges host Don Weitz fires up oversize Tiporare whcih calls Hippo Tipo Steve Helms help Don came fifth Master class 30 Model Aviation Mexico number entrants ircial Davilas unusual Masterciass entry flew extremely well photos author Sometimes survive mid-air collision left William Curtis shows damage wing planethe f Reggie Hollands model still imbedded Photo right shows damage Reggies plane Both fliers landed models safely other talented fliers Steve Helms Dave Brown will represent US World Championships Acapulco Mexico se cond third respectively Dave Brown won four previous Nats Master class compe titions Nats Seguin unlike other have attended since 1974 Certainly no two Nats same including 1974 1975 1978 Nats Lake Charles LA Probably biggest single factor AMA Headquarters area remote flying site AMA Headquarters least five miles away Seguin Coliseum fliers seldom went back after initial check-in other Nats headquarters has place go check scores meet other fliers grab snack oriust mill around Seguin Unfortunately werent suitable buildings flying site house headquarters operation RC Pattern flying area immediately adjacent RC Pylon Racing area long motor homes awaiting access Pattern beautifully smooth runway absolutely flying site around 1230 day free debris cracks Since Pattern flying Pattern flying area consisted two sites scheduled 100 800 pm daily separated 2000 ft site Pylon Racing scheduled end until two flight lines sharing common circle Judges 1230 pm long line cars vans placed about third way across November1981 31 Chuck Wahi flew Jim Kimbro-designed Double Vision fifth place Expert class Mike Gross top Junior Novice class finished 4th top Novice fliers hes assisted father Joe flies Master class Chuck Nourciers Sting Ray may look like Pattern airplane its smooth precise Hichard uergeron nas ceen aeveioping mis o sq oeautyforyears Heclaimsthattheairplanecouldscoremuchbetterifitwasntlimited[v32][b134976216276640]]uary uane new immaculate Arrow beautifully-designed gear ability pilotdoors nose wheal well main wheels Nine-year-old Chip Hyde startles seasoned Pattern fliers skill poise Proud poppa Merle fires up Chips ship another flight Chip flies Advanced class Wonder what hell hits Master runway permitting two thirds width used takeoff/landing remaining third ready boxes traffic lane Parking allowed immediately adjacent runway no permitted drive grass other park order cut down Senior-age flier Mike Hare flying first Nats third contest hes being assisted father Greg finished 2nd Novice bad potential fire hazard Actually situation worked out very well since flier could drive right flight line airplane support equipment Included mandatory support equipment something shade airplanes people intense sunlight Most people used tents umbrellas awnings protect selves airplanes However some special airplane covers made aluminized fabric Tony Bonetti weighted edges made airplane look like someone done ghastly job covering silver MonoKote flight order dramatic change Nats Ive seen fliers agreed worked out extremely well Flight lines divided according frequencies flight line members particular class flew group no mixing competition classes first round Novice class fliers particular line flew first Novice fliers finished Advanced class fliers flew through Expert Master classes second round Advanced class fliers started followed Expert Master Novice clazt fliers grout becan fivina little fellow made friends everyone flIght line claimed armadillos wings would named state bird Texas 32 Model Aviation Bill Rutledge places second Advanced top Seniorcompetitor class Bill hails Marietta GA round moved up round Novice fliers first again fifth round addition starting individuals class changed same people wouldnt always have first last whatever class order flying prominently posted bulletin boards flying sites fliers missed flights didnt pay attention flight order arrived late Theres price less look flier gets realizes hes half hour late Nats flight Some very prominent fliers caught look Ivan Kristensen drove way Seguin Ontario Canada after winning Canadian RC Championship two weeks previously missed second-round flightone could have used better fourth-place finish Master class three judges flight line scores used surprisingly generous set judges two sets about right stingy set Unfortunately six rounds competition dont permit equal exposure front of judges Conse quently United States Pattern Judges Asso ciation President Howard Crispin spent lot time observing judging set Judging sets kept unchanged through fourth round revised fifth sixth rounds attempt out judging Opinion mixed whether success appeared high low judges told what label given after fourth round because seemed change way judged last two rounds Scoring conducted flying site could hardly finish cleaning up airplane before score posted large score board Since sites scoreboard listed its own fliers lot traffic up down flight line checking competitors doing day computerized compila tion through recently-completed round posted scoreboard site Flight line operation efficient Ive ever seen line directors went out way locate fliers missing ready boxes fliers owed flight concern thoughtfulness timers Continued page 108 Jeans Street surprised lot male chauvin ists Novice class Husband/caller Tom proud started flying RC last Nov THE BEST IN GIANT SCALE Make Right Choice First Time The24 610115 ailorallanomarine alike high sinallig Slowel-lope ens nes made Kinlilain Japan aliclall nas prooeo lo ooisiandingnmodelsoplo3glbs Use IloylIslor opilmom pedolmance rehash rio glannani lea loses los bolh 110 Silo nogines 32 FtP Thes BII Bei,gs os ceask Roller B,eisgo Os Rod Woigh7s 6 7/2 lbs r KIORITZ 1 KIORITZ 24 CuIn Suggested List $21995 DEALERS & DIRECT NE WI R MTITAN 43 Culn6 1/2 HP $29895 $1000 300 1995 1995 5995 1795 250 295 Tlii e M Idan san gh god liv OlowelInpe engine loliiniioSoloinW Germany titan s6 1 2HPoI l-dsnsilsiingbroieposeranilleaiues ihyilsibal ilnalngs i lank alley bealings roil lea Igoillon loi ease 01 inslallaliOn Ihs nogion regIons popslromaminimom olZZsl2ar lie wan 2416 tIe SM Tilanisilnarly Nosen Zoo wallllnlsonir ninni high onllosinancellesgns gowever lh S ii M Tian comes conipille 5ilfl 6 enli prop holicasi slog Box 251 YVILLE OHIO 44671 ROUSH MFG Phone 216 866-9462 484-4374 wasnt signexcept some white circles groundthat ever Nats Seguin same coliseumall signs presence gone Seguin wont forgotten Nats will undoubtedly return some day largely very happy Nats probably best facilities ever Too bad didnt come enjoy along did missed good About 700 contestants participated along about 150 mechanics about 300 officials During AMA Open Meeting someone commented contestants would have come entry fees lower noted would have increased problems example pointed out twice contestants half price would have produced same come increasing service effort re quired handle Regardless great Nats despite True helical pitch airfoil win-power 2 Blade Teactor 53each 54513514ICc 6364Mc 747678Mc 848688Nc 949697 98104106Mcneeds 1141t6118i 1241251261 2 Blade PasheeAT YOUR DEALER 51 3 3 Blade Pasher Metallic Aluminum 8688ia 96 106104iuo Puther 10 6 1M heat low contestant turnout good sites no interruptions due weather problems people got fly wanted History should record 1981 Nats best ever next year Considerable discus sion Nats centered around two strong possibilities Lakehurst NJ Lincoln NE Both have problems regarding Free Flight currently much talk about sep arate Free Flight Nats latter happens g6od possibility would Lake Charles LA accommodate both Indoor Out door events Outdoor alone As part Lakehurst offer dirigible hangar can take care Indoor events Free Flight fraternity say prefer door Outdoor events same location goesno obvious answers lutions decision however expected AMA Executive Council meets GRISH LARGE WOOD PROPELLERS HARDWOOD too hard minimizes chance costly plane engine damage True pitch airfoil fully finished balanced ready coating 3i8 BORE ALL SIZES IN18 $7 68&1OPITCH 208 22 10 24 13 Washington DC November 4 Until memories Seguin 81 Nats strong favorable Well probably back again few years John Worth AMA Executive Director Nats RC Pattern/Van Putte Continued page 33 gave flier countdown 1-mm grace period after previous flier completed flight continued through 3-mm starting period obvious line operations people anxious flier would have chance compete really appreciated results Master class competition may come surprise some people caused several factors important single being Tony Bonetti flying extremely well much better Masters Tournament held month earlier Both Steve Helms Dave Brown flying different airplanes used Masters Tournamentfor different reasons Steve flew Arrow lieu Bootlegger because Van-Prop variable pitch propeller system installed decided compete World Championships wanted experience flying competition Dave Brown flew three-year-old backup Curare lieu Tiporare because didnt want risk flying best airplane too much before World Cham pionships Whether Steve Dave could have beaten Tony other airplanes subject lot conjecture thought Youll note very few top finishers Expert Advanced Novice classes over 25 years old looks like future pretty grim us old-timers also apparent top finishers airplane tuned pipe retractable landing gear next column plan discuss fact since fliers stopped argue against claim neither prerequisites success Novice Advanced classes Early first day approached Don Tillery timer line suggested ask first-time Nats competitor give impressions ofthe Nats As luck would have motel room next door 16-year-old Mike Hare father Monroe LA 108 Model Aviation B Zinger Props2o 24 diameter 10 16 pitched Exhaust Manifold KItfits Kioritz Kawasaki &others Velocity Stack Kit Kroritz Quadra Six-Bolt Prop Hub Quadra Special Length Prop Hubs Kioritz & other engines Kiortz Digital Tach Spark impulse triggered Rennet Muffler B&B Specialties Champion Plugs RCJ-8 resistor Beiray MC-1 Synthetic Oil 12 oz 501 mis f1nO PROPELLERS Made PO yeste bo color Go GRISH No 1 propeller Sizes pitches styles RIGHT HAND TRACTOR RISK BROS 6ST JOHN INDIANA 46373 NEWSIZE IN 8& 10 PITCH 26 $16 Mike competed two contests prior entering Novice class Mats What follows slightly edited version what wrote dad left home 81 Nats did know what expect first large contest Im ashamed say stomach full butterflies first encounter AMA officials Sunday check-in Never have seen such good organization As stood transmitter processing line talked some other contestants became aware fact some seasoned fliers just nervous calmed down always knew people model aviation friendly after treatment received other contestants Natsthey greatest Master fliers Tony Frackowiak rebuilt Super tigre X-60 spare parts after failed first round would have out competition Officials judges other contestants helped have wonderful time will long remember Mike will have lot good reasons remem ber 1981 Nats After wrote what youve seen went finish second Novice class As usual have excuse finishing higher Expert class crashed Phoenix 8 two days prior leaving Nats due aileron servo failure Bill Johnston Krafts East ern Region Sales Manager loaned back up Super Curare After four test flights felt comfortable with Phoenix airplane wasnt excuse airplane engine performed flawlessly Mats wasnt excuse friend caller Frank Prestwood handled airplane call sheet perfectly wasnt excuse truth lot fliers flew better did again yearthats excuse Nats RC Scale/Wischers Con fin ued page 36 Nats Tom Cook returned remarkable McDonnell-Douglas F4 Phantom Tom plagued problems flights four rounds two flights reasonably successful drogue landing parachute outstanding feature landings deployed Spectator reacton told story cheered flight large twin-engined model popular crowd Charlie Chambers returned Mats Grumman F9F-8 Cougar model eligible place FAI team Charlie will first modeler fly ducted fan international championship competition Another modeler enter two events George Rose famous Hawk P6-E Preci sion Scale craft flown 1982 World Championships second model Sport Scale Lockheed P-38 Lightning George modified engine rotate opposite direction prototype found feature really helpful carefully peaked engines tachometer before takeoff Col Bob Thacker can always depended upon appear Mats unusual airplane year brought Giant Scale model 1936 Caudron racer Webra 91 engine 104-lb model covered FabriKote finished K&B epoxy used 7A c3c4fane e 7 Iory ac YOUR R/C SOARING HEADQUARTERS Imported domestic Sailplane kits over 75 designs choose Ultra-Trick soaring hardware including linkages flaps ailerons spoilers mixers releasable hooks skids canopies canopy latches wing joiner blade systems Sailplane retracts 5 types choose including air electric Shempp-Hirth scissor-type spoilers also new type trailing edge airbrake/spoiler Bremaklappen Complete line launching equipment suppliesWinchmaster Fabtec TSF products thing dont stack LIFT PO Box 341 Red Lion PA 17356 717 246-2263 900 am 900 pm EST November1981 109 1981 WINTER NATIONALS Held year TUCSOn Arizona November 27 28 & 29 1981 AMA Sanctioned CASHTROPHIESPRIZES EVENTS TO BE ENTERED RADIO CONTROLCONTROL LINE PtO NooiceSIooRatPaiog NOace PSttflSPONSORED BY~ LI, Carter II Leading RIC Magazinespotiecortpa,avac Eopert PO,ern Mactet Model IndustryAetobajc Prep,jon ScaleComba Spot Scale510 Combat Sian Scale year 1981 Winter Nationals will held Tucson Only few minutes motels restaurants great flying site 1000 foot runway Spend Thanksgiving weekend sunny Tucson ILast 3 years temperature plus 8001 Write contest information ENTRY AND PRE-REGISTRATION FORM Entries postmarked after Nov20 subject $1000 late fee SEND TO Tucson Winter NationalsNAME Norm Newhouse 9255 E 26th streetADDRESS Tucson Arizona 85710CITY______ STATE ______ ZIP_____ 1-602-885-1053 AMA Number_________ Registration Fee $15 plus $500 event Registration$15 Pattern ___________________$ 5 _______ _______ MHz lolasol Giant Scale ___________________$ 5 ________ ________ MHZ Sport Scale _________________$ 5 ________ ________ MHz AMA Scale _______________$ 5 _______ MHz Control Line petexent$ ___ Important When events full earliest post mark will determine acceptance Complete information packet schedule contest information hotel accommodations will mailed upon receipt pre-reg ist ration form fees
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/11
Page Numbers: 30, 31, 32, 33, 108, 109
JUST IMAGINE opening scene movie Lawrence ofArabia Remeber man camel coming across heat shimmering Don Ferguson Deank Koger flew two nearly-identical EU lA ships Fortunately desert sand9 Now take away man didnt have fly both same time *4*4 **4 *4 *4 *4*4 *4 *4 *4*4 ony onerti exuiss thrill victory after finishing top talented group Master class fliers left Tony shows Webra-powered Intrepid design I-Ia used JR-8 radio Tony Emerson NJ*4 camel replace sand tall dry grass survived own various ways 1981 Nats Master class champion runway have 1981 RC Pattern competitors came away Seguin Tony Bonetti led first through Nats site wasnt hot hot Nevertheless TX very pleased competition sixth round despite challenges host Don Weitz fires up oversize Tiporare whcih calls Hippo Tipo Steve Helms help Don came fifth Master class 30 Model Aviation Mexico number entrants ircial Davilas unusual Masterciass entry flew extremely well photos author Sometimes survive mid-air collision left William Curtis shows damage wing planethe f Reggie Hollands model still imbedded Photo right shows damage Reggies plane Both fliers landed models safely other talented fliers Steve Helms Dave Brown will represent US World Championships Acapulco Mexico se cond third respectively Dave Brown won four previous Nats Master class compe titions Nats Seguin unlike other have attended since 1974 Certainly no two Nats same including 1974 1975 1978 Nats Lake Charles LA Probably biggest single factor AMA Headquarters area remote flying site AMA Headquarters least five miles away Seguin Coliseum fliers seldom went back after initial check-in other Nats headquarters has place go check scores meet other fliers grab snack oriust mill around Seguin Unfortunately werent suitable buildings flying site house headquarters operation RC Pattern flying area immediately adjacent RC Pylon Racing area long motor homes awaiting access Pattern beautifully smooth runway absolutely flying site around 1230 day free debris cracks Since Pattern flying Pattern flying area consisted two sites scheduled 100 800 pm daily separated 2000 ft site Pylon Racing scheduled end until two flight lines sharing common circle Judges 1230 pm long line cars vans placed about third way across November1981 31 Chuck Wahi flew Jim Kimbro-designed Double Vision fifth place Expert class Mike Gross top Junior Novice class finished 4th top Novice fliers hes assisted father Joe flies Master class Chuck Nourciers Sting Ray may look like Pattern airplane its smooth precise Hichard uergeron nas ceen aeveioping mis o sq oeautyforyears Heclaimsthattheairplanecouldscoremuchbetterifitwasntlimited[v32][b134976216276640]]uary uane new immaculate Arrow beautifully-designed gear ability pilotdoors nose wheal well main wheels Nine-year-old Chip Hyde startles seasoned Pattern fliers skill poise Proud poppa Merle fires up Chips ship another flight Chip flies Advanced class Wonder what hell hits Master runway permitting two thirds width used takeoff/landing remaining third ready boxes traffic lane Parking allowed immediately adjacent runway no permitted drive grass other park order cut down Senior-age flier Mike Hare flying first Nats third contest hes being assisted father Greg finished 2nd Novice bad potential fire hazard Actually situation worked out very well since flier could drive right flight line airplane support equipment Included mandatory support equipment something shade airplanes people intense sunlight Most people used tents umbrellas awnings protect selves airplanes However some special airplane covers made aluminized fabric Tony Bonetti weighted edges made airplane look like someone done ghastly job covering silver MonoKote flight order dramatic change Nats Ive seen fliers agreed worked out extremely well Flight lines divided according frequencies flight line members particular class flew group no mixing competition classes first round Novice class fliers particular line flew first Novice fliers finished Advanced class fliers flew through Expert Master classes second round Advanced class fliers started followed Expert Master Novice clazt fliers grout becan fivina little fellow made friends everyone flIght line claimed armadillos wings would named state bird Texas 32 Model Aviation Bill Rutledge places second Advanced top Seniorcompetitor class Bill hails Marietta GA round moved up round Novice fliers first again fifth round addition starting individuals class changed same people wouldnt always have first last whatever class order flying prominently posted bulletin boards flying sites fliers missed flights didnt pay attention flight order arrived late Theres price less look flier gets realizes hes half hour late Nats flight Some very prominent fliers caught look Ivan Kristensen drove way Seguin Ontario Canada after winning Canadian RC Championship two weeks previously missed second-round flightone could have used better fourth-place finish Master class three judges flight line scores used surprisingly generous set judges two sets about right stingy set Unfortunately six rounds competition dont permit equal exposure front of judges Conse quently United States Pattern Judges Asso ciation President Howard Crispin spent lot time observing judging set Judging sets kept unchanged through fourth round revised fifth sixth rounds attempt out judging Opinion mixed whether success appeared high low judges told what label given after fourth round because seemed change way judged last two rounds Scoring conducted flying site could hardly finish cleaning up airplane before score posted large score board Since sites scoreboard listed its own fliers lot traffic up down flight line checking competitors doing day computerized compila tion through recently-completed round posted scoreboard site Flight line operation efficient Ive ever seen line directors went out way locate fliers missing ready boxes fliers owed flight concern thoughtfulness timers Continued page 108 Jeans Street surprised lot male chauvin ists Novice class Husband/caller Tom proud started flying RC last Nov THE BEST IN GIANT SCALE Make Right Choice First Time The24 610115 ailorallanomarine alike high sinallig Slowel-lope ens nes made Kinlilain Japan aliclall nas prooeo lo ooisiandingnmodelsoplo3glbs Use IloylIslor opilmom pedolmance rehash rio glannani lea loses los bolh 110 Silo nogines 32 FtP Thes BII Bei,gs os ceask Roller B,eisgo Os Rod Woigh7s 6 7/2 lbs r KIORITZ 1 KIORITZ 24 CuIn Suggested List $21995 DEALERS & DIRECT NE WI R MTITAN 43 Culn6 1/2 HP $29895 $1000 300 1995 1995 5995 1795 250 295 Tlii e M Idan san gh god liv OlowelInpe engine loliiniioSoloinW Germany titan s6 1 2HPoI l-dsnsilsiingbroieposeranilleaiues ihyilsibal ilnalngs i lank alley bealings roil lea Igoillon loi ease 01 inslallaliOn Ihs nogion regIons popslromaminimom olZZsl2ar lie wan 2416 tIe SM Tilanisilnarly Nosen Zoo wallllnlsonir ninni high onllosinancellesgns gowever lh S ii M Tian comes conipille 5ilfl 6 enli prop holicasi slog Box 251 YVILLE OHIO 44671 ROUSH MFG Phone 216 866-9462 484-4374 wasnt signexcept some white circles groundthat ever Nats Seguin same coliseumall signs presence gone Seguin wont forgotten Nats will undoubtedly return some day largely very happy Nats probably best facilities ever Too bad didnt come enjoy along did missed good About 700 contestants participated along about 150 mechanics about 300 officials During AMA Open Meeting someone commented contestants would have come entry fees lower noted would have increased problems example pointed out twice contestants half price would have produced same come increasing service effort re quired handle Regardless great Nats despite True helical pitch airfoil win-power 2 Blade Teactor 53each 54513514ICc 6364Mc 747678Mc 848688Nc 949697 98104106Mcneeds 1141t6118i 1241251261 2 Blade PasheeAT YOUR DEALER 51 3 3 Blade Pasher Metallic Aluminum 8688ia 96 106104iuo Puther 10 6 1M heat low contestant turnout good sites no interruptions due weather problems people got fly wanted History should record 1981 Nats best ever next year Considerable discus sion Nats centered around two strong possibilities Lakehurst NJ Lincoln NE Both have problems regarding Free Flight currently much talk about sep arate Free Flight Nats latter happens g6od possibility would Lake Charles LA accommodate both Indoor Out door events Outdoor alone As part Lakehurst offer dirigible hangar can take care Indoor events Free Flight fraternity say prefer door Outdoor events same location goesno obvious answers lutions decision however expected AMA Executive Council meets GRISH LARGE WOOD PROPELLERS HARDWOOD too hard minimizes chance costly plane engine damage True pitch airfoil fully finished balanced ready coating 3i8 BORE ALL SIZES IN18 $7 68&1OPITCH 208 22 10 24 13 Washington DC November 4 Until memories Seguin 81 Nats strong favorable Well probably back again few years John Worth AMA Executive Director Nats RC Pattern/Van Putte Continued page 33 gave flier countdown 1-mm grace period after previous flier completed flight continued through 3-mm starting period obvious line operations people anxious flier would have chance compete really appreciated results Master class competition may come surprise some people caused several factors important single being Tony Bonetti flying extremely well much better Masters Tournament held month earlier Both Steve Helms Dave Brown flying different airplanes used Masters Tournamentfor different reasons Steve flew Arrow lieu Bootlegger because Van-Prop variable pitch propeller system installed decided compete World Championships wanted experience flying competition Dave Brown flew three-year-old backup Curare lieu Tiporare because didnt want risk flying best airplane too much before World Cham pionships Whether Steve Dave could have beaten Tony other airplanes subject lot conjecture thought Youll note very few top finishers Expert Advanced Novice classes over 25 years old looks like future pretty grim us old-timers also apparent top finishers airplane tuned pipe retractable landing gear next column plan discuss fact since fliers stopped argue against claim neither prerequisites success Novice Advanced classes Early first day approached Don Tillery timer line suggested ask first-time Nats competitor give impressions ofthe Nats As luck would have motel room next door 16-year-old Mike Hare father Monroe LA 108 Model Aviation B Zinger Props2o 24 diameter 10 16 pitched Exhaust Manifold KItfits Kioritz Kawasaki &others Velocity Stack Kit Kroritz Quadra Six-Bolt Prop Hub Quadra Special Length Prop Hubs Kioritz & other engines Kiortz Digital Tach Spark impulse triggered Rennet Muffler B&B Specialties Champion Plugs RCJ-8 resistor Beiray MC-1 Synthetic Oil 12 oz 501 mis f1nO PROPELLERS Made PO yeste bo color Go GRISH No 1 propeller Sizes pitches styles RIGHT HAND TRACTOR RISK BROS 6ST JOHN INDIANA 46373 NEWSIZE IN 8& 10 PITCH 26 $16 Mike competed two contests prior entering Novice class Mats What follows slightly edited version what wrote dad left home 81 Nats did know what expect first large contest Im ashamed say stomach full butterflies first encounter AMA officials Sunday check-in Never have seen such good organization As stood transmitter processing line talked some other contestants became aware fact some seasoned fliers just nervous calmed down always knew people model aviation friendly after treatment received other contestants Natsthey greatest Master fliers Tony Frackowiak rebuilt Super tigre X-60 spare parts after failed first round would have out competition Officials judges other contestants helped have wonderful time will long remember Mike will have lot good reasons remem ber 1981 Nats After wrote what youve seen went finish second Novice class As usual have excuse finishing higher Expert class crashed Phoenix 8 two days prior leaving Nats due aileron servo failure Bill Johnston Krafts East ern Region Sales Manager loaned back up Super Curare After four test flights felt comfortable with Phoenix airplane wasnt excuse airplane engine performed flawlessly Mats wasnt excuse friend caller Frank Prestwood handled airplane call sheet perfectly wasnt excuse truth lot fliers flew better did again yearthats excuse Nats RC Scale/Wischers Con fin ued page 36 Nats Tom Cook returned remarkable McDonnell-Douglas F4 Phantom Tom plagued problems flights four rounds two flights reasonably successful drogue landing parachute outstanding feature landings deployed Spectator reacton told story cheered flight large twin-engined model popular crowd Charlie Chambers returned Mats Grumman F9F-8 Cougar model eligible place FAI team Charlie will first modeler fly ducted fan international championship competition Another modeler enter two events George Rose famous Hawk P6-E Preci sion Scale craft flown 1982 World Championships second model Sport Scale Lockheed P-38 Lightning George modified engine rotate opposite direction prototype found feature really helpful carefully peaked engines tachometer before takeoff Col Bob Thacker can always depended upon appear Mats unusual airplane year brought Giant Scale model 1936 Caudron racer Webra 91 engine 104-lb model covered FabriKote finished K&B epoxy used 7A c3c4fane e 7 Iory ac YOUR R/C SOARING HEADQUARTERS Imported domestic Sailplane kits over 75 designs choose Ultra-Trick soaring hardware including linkages flaps ailerons spoilers mixers releasable hooks skids canopies canopy latches wing joiner blade systems Sailplane retracts 5 types choose including air electric Shempp-Hirth scissor-type spoilers also new type trailing edge airbrake/spoiler Bremaklappen Complete line launching equipment suppliesWinchmaster Fabtec TSF products thing dont stack LIFT PO Box 341 Red Lion PA 17356 717 246-2263 900 am 900 pm EST November1981 109 1981 WINTER NATIONALS Held year TUCSOn Arizona November 27 28 & 29 1981 AMA Sanctioned CASHTROPHIESPRIZES EVENTS TO BE ENTERED RADIO CONTROLCONTROL LINE PtO NooiceSIooRatPaiog NOace PSttflSPONSORED BY~ LI, Carter II Leading RIC Magazinespotiecortpa,avac Eopert PO,ern Mactet Model IndustryAetobajc Prep,jon ScaleComba Spot Scale510 Combat Sian Scale year 1981 Winter Nationals will held Tucson Only few minutes motels restaurants great flying site 1000 foot runway Spend Thanksgiving weekend sunny Tucson ILast 3 years temperature plus 8001 Write contest information ENTRY AND PRE-REGISTRATION FORM Entries postmarked after Nov20 subject $1000 late fee SEND TO Tucson Winter NationalsNAME Norm Newhouse 9255 E 26th streetADDRESS Tucson Arizona 85710CITY______ STATE ______ ZIP_____ 1-602-885-1053 AMA Number_________ Registration Fee $15 plus $500 event Registration$15 Pattern ___________________$ 5 _______ _______ MHz lolasol Giant Scale ___________________$ 5 ________ ________ MHZ Sport Scale _________________$ 5 ________ ________ MHz AMA Scale _______________$ 5 _______ MHz Control Line petexent$ ___ Important When events full earliest post mark will determine acceptance Complete information packet schedule contest information hotel accommodations will mailed upon receipt pre-reg ist ration form fees