The Acronyms Aeromodeling U Travis McGinnis ACRONYMS acronyms acronyms. What stand What have model airplane builders fliers cash old saying heres everything ever wanted know about organizations affect model airplane enthusiast Lets go back first question get acquainted some organizational descriptions roles AMA stands Academy Model Aeronautics organization can help assistance average sport flieras well competition fliersthroughout country Dont overlook local hobby shops area clubs however Decision time far intend read go front magazine AMAs address write information services available help make modeling efforts enjoyable Okay. youre still us read AIvIA division National Aeronautic Association NAA NAA turn official US representative Federation Aronautique Internationale FM world governing body sport aviation Unless interest full-scale aviation kind strap body fly can pretty well skip NAA go FM international modeling information Just know NAAthe US s National Aero Clubis AIVIAs parent organization has delegated supervision FATrelated modeling activities such record attempts competition sanctions selection US teams aeromodeling World Championships AMA global view organizations FAT worldwide NAA US representative FAI AMA NAA branch dealing model activities article focuses FM organi zation lets look its makeup FAT founded 1905just two years after Wright brothers first powered flights Kitty Hawk North Carohna four years after Whiteheads powered flights Connecticutwhichever account first flight choose believe FMs basic aim further worldwide aeronautical astronautical activities 87 years FAT has grown three founding membersBelgium France Germany 70 member countries FAT activities include establishment regulations evaluate compare performance existing aircraft space vehicles control certification world aeronautical astronautical records establishment application regulations aeronautical events FAT promotes skill proficiency safety its activities confers medals diplomas other awards contribute aims achieve further goals FM brings together representatives aviation sporting activities over world activity international committee FAT member country may send delegates contribute new ideas ClAM yup another acronym Conmiittee International Aero Modeling now comes picture ClAM meets once year usually FM headquarters Paris France formal Plenary planning session passing its work approval technical clearance International Aeronautic Sporting Committee CAST FM council before ratification next meeting General Conference annual meeting delegates FAT member countries FM council consists FM officers president CAST 0 meets annually cover matters referred General Conference body through FAI policy implemented CAST includes representatives member nations keeps Sporting Code up-to-date makes recommendations changes arbitrates disputes establishes guidelines selection international judges reports General Conference FAT member AMA US may annually appoint delegate CIAIVI delegate votes proposals submitted annual ClAM meeting authority AMA Bylaws AMA president responsible FAT matters United States appoints ClAM voting delegate US ClAM uses specialists con sultation its yearly technical meetings specialists serve subcommittees technical meetings consultants representatives home countries ClAM voting delegate responsible voting technical meeting materiala big job requiring lots input ability assimilate ability prioritize interests certain amount negotiation PR ability subcommittee chairmen preside over technical meetings specialty during first day annual ClAM subcommittee meetings AMA has several consultants serving capacityit gives us good insight certain amount firsthand information chairman leads meeting through its agenda conducts straw votes see enough support present individual items Voting Delegate next day chairman presents items comments recommendations technical meetings Plenary assembly also responsible detailed written report technical meetings work shared total ClAM Plenary attendees chairman also directs continuing business subcommittees mall during year between meetings Between meetings detailed work organizing next World Championships drafting proposals higher achievement standards continues working groups individual delegates FAT work has general objective international excellence results free used national local events Responsibility dayto-day operations FAT headquarters staff Paris France headed Director General appointment made FAT council Reviewing recent event calendar find FAT activities included four Aeromodeling World Championships three Continental Championships 87 Open Invitational events Thats bunch worldclass aviation activities folks have waded through above still want information about model types categories recognized FAT check out 200-plus-page book devoted defining models exact specifications FAT Sporting Code available $5 AMA Category Fl Free flight flight during exists no physical connection whatsoever between model competitor/flier helper nine categories Free flight described FlA A-2 class Gliders towed aloft released fly alone timed maxi 100 Model Aviation me tics ocia mum three minutes done towline exceeding 50 meters length FiB Models have extensible motors what would commonly define rubber powered models hand launched timed flight FiC Models use piston-type motors Glow plug compression ignition diesel motors may used standard fuel consisting 80% methanol 20% castor oil required glow plug engines Both motor run length flight timed specified maximum FiD Indoor models flown enclosed space powered extensible rubber motors Timing flight begins after hand launching Records kept four ceiling height categories ranging less eight meters higher 30 meters FlE Gliders automatic steering slope soaring gliders models hand launched suitable slope facing wind timed models use steering device cannot controlled competitor during flight FiF Helicopter FiG Coupe dHiver F1H A-l class gliders F1J 1/2A Gas provisional free flight categories flown World Championship com petition defined supplement Sporting Code Category F2 Control line flight circle model controlled wires held model pilot F2A Speed models powered piston motor flown sustained maximum speed over measured course F2B Aerobatic models powered piston motors flown through prescribed set maneuvers F2C Team Racing event three special racing models flown simul taneously same circle flown its own pilot over specified number laps mechanic helps necessary pit stops event timed over prescribed distance number laps F2D Combat flown two planes/pilots simultaneously same circle towing paper streamer about three meters long object cut opposing planes streamer getting streamer cuta sort war has much spectator appeal often much action crashes Mechanics used assist restarting replacement equipment throughout timed event bunch rules exist safety sportsmanship exciting event Out necessity Combat fliers probably build airplanes other modelers Success Series U-Control Kits forBeginners I15 OTi1 ~9te x0 cS Midwests new Success Series 049 U-Control kits perfect introduction building flying Featuring illustrated step-by-step Success Series construction manuals teach build paint fly models Kits include Micro-Cut Quality parts pre-formed wire parts wheels bellcrank colorful self adhesive markingsqp line Famous Fighters World War II designed use Cox Black Widow engine See products favorite hobby retailer today Famous Fighters World War II Models Availabie #258-Zero #259 Corsairishown #260 Thunderbolt #261 FockeWuif MIdwest Products Co Inc 400 S Indiana St PO Box 564 Hobart IN 46342 12191 942-1134 FAX 1219 947-23471 992 Midwest Products co Inc Typhoon D PRE-BUILT ALL WOOD ADVANCED AEROBATIC PATTERN PLANE DESIGNED BY RON CHIDGEY Its Light Its Strong Its World Class Jig Built Its ready rig cover 1085 Sq Wing/Suggestl2OFS Eng Built Full Time CrafLman $1250 ping Finishing Options Available Credit Cards Accepted Orders & info Call Les 404 887-7678 Planeco Inc 3410 Strawberry Lane Cumming GA 30131 AUgust1993 101 SIG MANUFACTURING CO now imports complete line world record holding ROSSI aircraft marine helicopter race car engines includes full line parts accessories plus full time ROSSI REPAIR CENTER US SIG-imported ROSSI engines come full 90 day SIG WARRANTY against work manship manufacturing defects SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC . Montezuma IA 50171 PH 515-623-5154FAX 515-623-3922Toll Free Orders 800-247-5008 ELDON J LIND COMPANY 3151 Caravelle Dr Lake Havasu City AZ 86403 602 453-7970 Send self-addressed stamped envelope catalog products MIC & Visa accepted Category C3 Radio-controlled flight defined flight during model aerodynamically maneuvered control surfaces attitude direction altitude pilot ground using radio control F3A Aerobatic power models fly before panel judges through prescribed series maneuvers controlled competitor pilot hand-held radio An extensive judges guide describes maneuvers detail complete downgrades mistakes flaws presentation As other events judges pilots alike must well versed intricate subtle execution various maneuvers F3B Thermal Soaring multitask timed event RC gliders often called sailplanes includes duration distance speed Models launched either hand-towing powered winch hand-operated pulleys F3C Helicopter Like aerobatic planes helicopters flown through series judged maneuvers F3D Pylon Racing models replicas full-scale racing planes race up four time around triangular course 10 laps timed event judges watch pylon cuts turning inside pylon instead FF Sport & Scale/Warner Continued page 99 Micro-Kicker latest idea Harry Geyer maker Micro-Cementeur shown June column Realizing foolishness chuffing away CyA kicker sprayer form high-tech overkill Harry came up little bottle same long nozzle used glue gun wire passes through nozzle does block passage liquid kicker fluid applied alongside freshly glued area wire forms collecting point kicker does require full drop its job Amazing effective RC flying demonstration Sky Bunny ROG Shafter Airport Jeff Waldrops Family Fun-fly pleasure seeing excitement RC glider fliers face watched disbelief Sky Bunny circled upward out sight its first flight 14-plus minutes get lots letters converts started RC never realized facet hobby following quote Bob Rahn Milford Connecticut sort typifies what am hearing lot guys lately Hundreds dollars RC just collecting dust am out Peanuts 16-inch scale jobs just no challenge making 100 passes afternoon back forth over field RC other hand cant describe sensation getting minute half Bostonian outside assist lap counting All-out speed precision flying essential win event F3E RC electric-powered models somewhat new competition scene events provide motor gliders sailplanes tasks distance duration landing Included aerobatics flight schedule similar F3A RC aerobatic event pylon racing similar F3D stand-off scale eventall using electric motors powered rechargeable batteries Category F4 Scale models replicas miniature copies heavier-than-air mancarrying aircraft categories free flight F4A control line F4B radio control F4C category has its own set guidelines documentation proof scale scale accuracy craftsmanship scale detail static judging flight judging Scale models often draw large crowds spectators competitions provide realistic flights specific planes modeled aid brief outiines various model categories will better informed Acronyms Aeromodeling affect rules safety sport competition activities modeling areas enjoy ing Peanut thermal kind building trimming real challenge take away RC suggest people fly whole world fun out flying free least reasonably Paul Mcllrath s semiscale four-place Viggin flying well indoors beautiful airliner-type straight run takeoff followed definite rotation steep climb about three feet leveling off normal climb ceiling Paul says upturned tiplets formed lip foam food tray replacing original inboard twin rudders made great improvement flight Okay Paul time get started building full-size home-built Floquil revisited Cam Martin writes recommend Floquil model railroad paint models Fernando Ramos model railroader well expert FF Scale modeler home-builder recommended years ago has caught alkyd enamel goes over nitrate dope no problem very thin coats opaque because finely ground pigment New military colors like FS 35042 Sea Blue WW II USN fighters should local model railroad store Write Floquil Polly S Color Corp Route 30 North Amsterdam NY 12010 cant find near Thanks Cam Well gang until next time wear sunblock dont forget take kid next door flying field take turns buying lunch clubs newsletter editor Model Aviation SERIOUS MODEl RIlIIflFA Build fast easy accurate straight Without access #500A $10885 access #5000 $191A0 #202 Duplicator Contour Sander Turn out beautiful edges Simple easy Standard $2055 xe $5955 #101 Extra Hands below Makes covering easy #401 Digger left Easiest use hinging tool available $335
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/08
Page Numbers: 100, 101, 102
The Acronyms Aeromodeling U Travis McGinnis ACRONYMS acronyms acronyms. What stand What have model airplane builders fliers cash old saying heres everything ever wanted know about organizations affect model airplane enthusiast Lets go back first question get acquainted some organizational descriptions roles AMA stands Academy Model Aeronautics organization can help assistance average sport flieras well competition fliersthroughout country Dont overlook local hobby shops area clubs however Decision time far intend read go front magazine AMAs address write information services available help make modeling efforts enjoyable Okay. youre still us read AIvIA division National Aeronautic Association NAA NAA turn official US representative Federation Aronautique Internationale FM world governing body sport aviation Unless interest full-scale aviation kind strap body fly can pretty well skip NAA go FM international modeling information Just know NAAthe US s National Aero Clubis AIVIAs parent organization has delegated supervision FATrelated modeling activities such record attempts competition sanctions selection US teams aeromodeling World Championships AMA global view organizations FAT worldwide NAA US representative FAI AMA NAA branch dealing model activities article focuses FM organi zation lets look its makeup FAT founded 1905just two years after Wright brothers first powered flights Kitty Hawk North Carohna four years after Whiteheads powered flights Connecticutwhichever account first flight choose believe FMs basic aim further worldwide aeronautical astronautical activities 87 years FAT has grown three founding membersBelgium France Germany 70 member countries FAT activities include establishment regulations evaluate compare performance existing aircraft space vehicles control certification world aeronautical astronautical records establishment application regulations aeronautical events FAT promotes skill proficiency safety its activities confers medals diplomas other awards contribute aims achieve further goals FM brings together representatives aviation sporting activities over world activity international committee FAT member country may send delegates contribute new ideas ClAM yup another acronym Conmiittee International Aero Modeling now comes picture ClAM meets once year usually FM headquarters Paris France formal Plenary planning session passing its work approval technical clearance International Aeronautic Sporting Committee CAST FM council before ratification next meeting General Conference annual meeting delegates FAT member countries FM council consists FM officers president CAST 0 meets annually cover matters referred General Conference body through FAI policy implemented CAST includes representatives member nations keeps Sporting Code up-to-date makes recommendations changes arbitrates disputes establishes guidelines selection international judges reports General Conference FAT member AMA US may annually appoint delegate CIAIVI delegate votes proposals submitted annual ClAM meeting authority AMA Bylaws AMA president responsible FAT matters United States appoints ClAM voting delegate US ClAM uses specialists con sultation its yearly technical meetings specialists serve subcommittees technical meetings consultants representatives home countries ClAM voting delegate responsible voting technical meeting materiala big job requiring lots input ability assimilate ability prioritize interests certain amount negotiation PR ability subcommittee chairmen preside over technical meetings specialty during first day annual ClAM subcommittee meetings AMA has several consultants serving capacityit gives us good insight certain amount firsthand information chairman leads meeting through its agenda conducts straw votes see enough support present individual items Voting Delegate next day chairman presents items comments recommendations technical meetings Plenary assembly also responsible detailed written report technical meetings work shared total ClAM Plenary attendees chairman also directs continuing business subcommittees mall during year between meetings Between meetings detailed work organizing next World Championships drafting proposals higher achievement standards continues working groups individual delegates FAT work has general objective international excellence results free used national local events Responsibility dayto-day operations FAT headquarters staff Paris France headed Director General appointment made FAT council Reviewing recent event calendar find FAT activities included four Aeromodeling World Championships three Continental Championships 87 Open Invitational events Thats bunch worldclass aviation activities folks have waded through above still want information about model types categories recognized FAT check out 200-plus-page book devoted defining models exact specifications FAT Sporting Code available $5 AMA Category Fl Free flight flight during exists no physical connection whatsoever between model competitor/flier helper nine categories Free flight described FlA A-2 class Gliders towed aloft released fly alone timed maxi 100 Model Aviation me tics ocia mum three minutes done towline exceeding 50 meters length FiB Models have extensible motors what would commonly define rubber powered models hand launched timed flight FiC Models use piston-type motors Glow plug compression ignition diesel motors may used standard fuel consisting 80% methanol 20% castor oil required glow plug engines Both motor run length flight timed specified maximum FiD Indoor models flown enclosed space powered extensible rubber motors Timing flight begins after hand launching Records kept four ceiling height categories ranging less eight meters higher 30 meters FlE Gliders automatic steering slope soaring gliders models hand launched suitable slope facing wind timed models use steering device cannot controlled competitor during flight FiF Helicopter FiG Coupe dHiver F1H A-l class gliders F1J 1/2A Gas provisional free flight categories flown World Championship com petition defined supplement Sporting Code Category F2 Control line flight circle model controlled wires held model pilot F2A Speed models powered piston motor flown sustained maximum speed over measured course F2B Aerobatic models powered piston motors flown through prescribed set maneuvers F2C Team Racing event three special racing models flown simul taneously same circle flown its own pilot over specified number laps mechanic helps necessary pit stops event timed over prescribed distance number laps F2D Combat flown two planes/pilots simultaneously same circle towing paper streamer about three meters long object cut opposing planes streamer getting streamer cuta sort war has much spectator appeal often much action crashes Mechanics used assist restarting replacement equipment throughout timed event bunch rules exist safety sportsmanship exciting event Out necessity Combat fliers probably build airplanes other modelers Success Series U-Control Kits forBeginners I15 OTi1 ~9te x0 cS Midwests new Success Series 049 U-Control kits perfect introduction building flying Featuring illustrated step-by-step Success Series construction manuals teach build paint fly models Kits include Micro-Cut Quality parts pre-formed wire parts wheels bellcrank colorful self adhesive markingsqp line Famous Fighters World War II designed use Cox Black Widow engine See products favorite hobby retailer today Famous Fighters World War II Models Availabie #258-Zero #259 Corsairishown #260 Thunderbolt #261 FockeWuif MIdwest Products Co Inc 400 S Indiana St PO Box 564 Hobart IN 46342 12191 942-1134 FAX 1219 947-23471 992 Midwest Products co Inc Typhoon D PRE-BUILT ALL WOOD ADVANCED AEROBATIC PATTERN PLANE DESIGNED BY RON CHIDGEY Its Light Its Strong Its World Class Jig Built Its ready rig cover 1085 Sq Wing/Suggestl2OFS Eng Built Full Time CrafLman $1250 ping Finishing Options Available Credit Cards Accepted Orders & info Call Les 404 887-7678 Planeco Inc 3410 Strawberry Lane Cumming GA 30131 AUgust1993 101 SIG MANUFACTURING CO now imports complete line world record holding ROSSI aircraft marine helicopter race car engines includes full line parts accessories plus full time ROSSI REPAIR CENTER US SIG-imported ROSSI engines come full 90 day SIG WARRANTY against work manship manufacturing defects SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC . Montezuma IA 50171 PH 515-623-5154FAX 515-623-3922Toll Free Orders 800-247-5008 ELDON J LIND COMPANY 3151 Caravelle Dr Lake Havasu City AZ 86403 602 453-7970 Send self-addressed stamped envelope catalog products MIC & Visa accepted Category C3 Radio-controlled flight defined flight during model aerodynamically maneuvered control surfaces attitude direction altitude pilot ground using radio control F3A Aerobatic power models fly before panel judges through prescribed series maneuvers controlled competitor pilot hand-held radio An extensive judges guide describes maneuvers detail complete downgrades mistakes flaws presentation As other events judges pilots alike must well versed intricate subtle execution various maneuvers F3B Thermal Soaring multitask timed event RC gliders often called sailplanes includes duration distance speed Models launched either hand-towing powered winch hand-operated pulleys F3C Helicopter Like aerobatic planes helicopters flown through series judged maneuvers F3D Pylon Racing models replicas full-scale racing planes race up four time around triangular course 10 laps timed event judges watch pylon cuts turning inside pylon instead FF Sport & Scale/Warner Continued page 99 Micro-Kicker latest idea Harry Geyer maker Micro-Cementeur shown June column Realizing foolishness chuffing away CyA kicker sprayer form high-tech overkill Harry came up little bottle same long nozzle used glue gun wire passes through nozzle does block passage liquid kicker fluid applied alongside freshly glued area wire forms collecting point kicker does require full drop its job Amazing effective RC flying demonstration Sky Bunny ROG Shafter Airport Jeff Waldrops Family Fun-fly pleasure seeing excitement RC glider fliers face watched disbelief Sky Bunny circled upward out sight its first flight 14-plus minutes get lots letters converts started RC never realized facet hobby following quote Bob Rahn Milford Connecticut sort typifies what am hearing lot guys lately Hundreds dollars RC just collecting dust am out Peanuts 16-inch scale jobs just no challenge making 100 passes afternoon back forth over field RC other hand cant describe sensation getting minute half Bostonian outside assist lap counting All-out speed precision flying essential win event F3E RC electric-powered models somewhat new competition scene events provide motor gliders sailplanes tasks distance duration landing Included aerobatics flight schedule similar F3A RC aerobatic event pylon racing similar F3D stand-off scale eventall using electric motors powered rechargeable batteries Category F4 Scale models replicas miniature copies heavier-than-air mancarrying aircraft categories free flight F4A control line F4B radio control F4C category has its own set guidelines documentation proof scale scale accuracy craftsmanship scale detail static judging flight judging Scale models often draw large crowds spectators competitions provide realistic flights specific planes modeled aid brief outiines various model categories will better informed Acronyms Aeromodeling affect rules safety sport competition activities modeling areas enjoy ing Peanut thermal kind building trimming real challenge take away RC suggest people fly whole world fun out flying free least reasonably Paul Mcllrath s semiscale four-place Viggin flying well indoors beautiful airliner-type straight run takeoff followed definite rotation steep climb about three feet leveling off normal climb ceiling Paul says upturned tiplets formed lip foam food tray replacing original inboard twin rudders made great improvement flight Okay Paul time get started building full-size home-built Floquil revisited Cam Martin writes recommend Floquil model railroad paint models Fernando Ramos model railroader well expert FF Scale modeler home-builder recommended years ago has caught alkyd enamel goes over nitrate dope no problem very thin coats opaque because finely ground pigment New military colors like FS 35042 Sea Blue WW II USN fighters should local model railroad store Write Floquil Polly S Color Corp Route 30 North Amsterdam NY 12010 cant find near Thanks Cam Well gang until next time wear sunblock dont forget take kid next door flying field take turns buying lunch clubs newsletter editor Model Aviation SERIOUS MODEl RIlIIflFA Build fast easy accurate straight Without access #500A $10885 access #5000 $191A0 #202 Duplicator Contour Sander Turn out beautiful edges Simple easy Standard $2055 xe $5955 #101 Extra Hands below Makes covering easy #401 Digger left Easiest use hinging tool available $335
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/08
Page Numbers: 100, 101, 102
The Acronyms Aeromodeling U Travis McGinnis ACRONYMS acronyms acronyms. What stand What have model airplane builders fliers cash old saying heres everything ever wanted know about organizations affect model airplane enthusiast Lets go back first question get acquainted some organizational descriptions roles AMA stands Academy Model Aeronautics organization can help assistance average sport flieras well competition fliersthroughout country Dont overlook local hobby shops area clubs however Decision time far intend read go front magazine AMAs address write information services available help make modeling efforts enjoyable Okay. youre still us read AIvIA division National Aeronautic Association NAA NAA turn official US representative Federation Aronautique Internationale FM world governing body sport aviation Unless interest full-scale aviation kind strap body fly can pretty well skip NAA go FM international modeling information Just know NAAthe US s National Aero Clubis AIVIAs parent organization has delegated supervision FATrelated modeling activities such record attempts competition sanctions selection US teams aeromodeling World Championships AMA global view organizations FAT worldwide NAA US representative FAI AMA NAA branch dealing model activities article focuses FM organi zation lets look its makeup FAT founded 1905just two years after Wright brothers first powered flights Kitty Hawk North Carohna four years after Whiteheads powered flights Connecticutwhichever account first flight choose believe FMs basic aim further worldwide aeronautical astronautical activities 87 years FAT has grown three founding membersBelgium France Germany 70 member countries FAT activities include establishment regulations evaluate compare performance existing aircraft space vehicles control certification world aeronautical astronautical records establishment application regulations aeronautical events FAT promotes skill proficiency safety its activities confers medals diplomas other awards contribute aims achieve further goals FM brings together representatives aviation sporting activities over world activity international committee FAT member country may send delegates contribute new ideas ClAM yup another acronym Conmiittee International Aero Modeling now comes picture ClAM meets once year usually FM headquarters Paris France formal Plenary planning session passing its work approval technical clearance International Aeronautic Sporting Committee CAST FM council before ratification next meeting General Conference annual meeting delegates FAT member countries FM council consists FM officers president CAST 0 meets annually cover matters referred General Conference body through FAI policy implemented CAST includes representatives member nations keeps Sporting Code up-to-date makes recommendations changes arbitrates disputes establishes guidelines selection international judges reports General Conference FAT member AMA US may annually appoint delegate CIAIVI delegate votes proposals submitted annual ClAM meeting authority AMA Bylaws AMA president responsible FAT matters United States appoints ClAM voting delegate US ClAM uses specialists con sultation its yearly technical meetings specialists serve subcommittees technical meetings consultants representatives home countries ClAM voting delegate responsible voting technical meeting materiala big job requiring lots input ability assimilate ability prioritize interests certain amount negotiation PR ability subcommittee chairmen preside over technical meetings specialty during first day annual ClAM subcommittee meetings AMA has several consultants serving capacityit gives us good insight certain amount firsthand information chairman leads meeting through its agenda conducts straw votes see enough support present individual items Voting Delegate next day chairman presents items comments recommendations technical meetings Plenary assembly also responsible detailed written report technical meetings work shared total ClAM Plenary attendees chairman also directs continuing business subcommittees mall during year between meetings Between meetings detailed work organizing next World Championships drafting proposals higher achievement standards continues working groups individual delegates FAT work has general objective international excellence results free used national local events Responsibility dayto-day operations FAT headquarters staff Paris France headed Director General appointment made FAT council Reviewing recent event calendar find FAT activities included four Aeromodeling World Championships three Continental Championships 87 Open Invitational events Thats bunch worldclass aviation activities folks have waded through above still want information about model types categories recognized FAT check out 200-plus-page book devoted defining models exact specifications FAT Sporting Code available $5 AMA Category Fl Free flight flight during exists no physical connection whatsoever between model competitor/flier helper nine categories Free flight described FlA A-2 class Gliders towed aloft released fly alone timed maxi 100 Model Aviation me tics ocia mum three minutes done towline exceeding 50 meters length FiB Models have extensible motors what would commonly define rubber powered models hand launched timed flight FiC Models use piston-type motors Glow plug compression ignition diesel motors may used standard fuel consisting 80% methanol 20% castor oil required glow plug engines Both motor run length flight timed specified maximum FiD Indoor models flown enclosed space powered extensible rubber motors Timing flight begins after hand launching Records kept four ceiling height categories ranging less eight meters higher 30 meters FlE Gliders automatic steering slope soaring gliders models hand launched suitable slope facing wind timed models use steering device cannot controlled competitor during flight FiF Helicopter FiG Coupe dHiver F1H A-l class gliders F1J 1/2A Gas provisional free flight categories flown World Championship com petition defined supplement Sporting Code Category F2 Control line flight circle model controlled wires held model pilot F2A Speed models powered piston motor flown sustained maximum speed over measured course F2B Aerobatic models powered piston motors flown through prescribed set maneuvers F2C Team Racing event three special racing models flown simul taneously same circle flown its own pilot over specified number laps mechanic helps necessary pit stops event timed over prescribed distance number laps F2D Combat flown two planes/pilots simultaneously same circle towing paper streamer about three meters long object cut opposing planes streamer getting streamer cuta sort war has much spectator appeal often much action crashes Mechanics used assist restarting replacement equipment throughout timed event bunch rules exist safety sportsmanship exciting event Out necessity Combat fliers probably build airplanes other modelers Success Series U-Control Kits forBeginners I15 OTi1 ~9te x0 cS Midwests new Success Series 049 U-Control kits perfect introduction building flying Featuring illustrated step-by-step Success Series construction manuals teach build paint fly models Kits include Micro-Cut Quality parts pre-formed wire parts wheels bellcrank colorful self adhesive markingsqp line Famous Fighters World War II designed use Cox Black Widow engine See products favorite hobby retailer today Famous Fighters World War II Models Availabie #258-Zero #259 Corsairishown #260 Thunderbolt #261 FockeWuif MIdwest Products Co Inc 400 S Indiana St PO Box 564 Hobart IN 46342 12191 942-1134 FAX 1219 947-23471 992 Midwest Products co Inc Typhoon D PRE-BUILT ALL WOOD ADVANCED AEROBATIC PATTERN PLANE DESIGNED BY RON CHIDGEY Its Light Its Strong Its World Class Jig Built Its ready rig cover 1085 Sq Wing/Suggestl2OFS Eng Built Full Time CrafLman $1250 ping Finishing Options Available Credit Cards Accepted Orders & info Call Les 404 887-7678 Planeco Inc 3410 Strawberry Lane Cumming GA 30131 AUgust1993 101 SIG MANUFACTURING CO now imports complete line world record holding ROSSI aircraft marine helicopter race car engines includes full line parts accessories plus full time ROSSI REPAIR CENTER US SIG-imported ROSSI engines come full 90 day SIG WARRANTY against work manship manufacturing defects SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC . Montezuma IA 50171 PH 515-623-5154FAX 515-623-3922Toll Free Orders 800-247-5008 ELDON J LIND COMPANY 3151 Caravelle Dr Lake Havasu City AZ 86403 602 453-7970 Send self-addressed stamped envelope catalog products MIC & Visa accepted Category C3 Radio-controlled flight defined flight during model aerodynamically maneuvered control surfaces attitude direction altitude pilot ground using radio control F3A Aerobatic power models fly before panel judges through prescribed series maneuvers controlled competitor pilot hand-held radio An extensive judges guide describes maneuvers detail complete downgrades mistakes flaws presentation As other events judges pilots alike must well versed intricate subtle execution various maneuvers F3B Thermal Soaring multitask timed event RC gliders often called sailplanes includes duration distance speed Models launched either hand-towing powered winch hand-operated pulleys F3C Helicopter Like aerobatic planes helicopters flown through series judged maneuvers F3D Pylon Racing models replicas full-scale racing planes race up four time around triangular course 10 laps timed event judges watch pylon cuts turning inside pylon instead FF Sport & Scale/Warner Continued page 99 Micro-Kicker latest idea Harry Geyer maker Micro-Cementeur shown June column Realizing foolishness chuffing away CyA kicker sprayer form high-tech overkill Harry came up little bottle same long nozzle used glue gun wire passes through nozzle does block passage liquid kicker fluid applied alongside freshly glued area wire forms collecting point kicker does require full drop its job Amazing effective RC flying demonstration Sky Bunny ROG Shafter Airport Jeff Waldrops Family Fun-fly pleasure seeing excitement RC glider fliers face watched disbelief Sky Bunny circled upward out sight its first flight 14-plus minutes get lots letters converts started RC never realized facet hobby following quote Bob Rahn Milford Connecticut sort typifies what am hearing lot guys lately Hundreds dollars RC just collecting dust am out Peanuts 16-inch scale jobs just no challenge making 100 passes afternoon back forth over field RC other hand cant describe sensation getting minute half Bostonian outside assist lap counting All-out speed precision flying essential win event F3E RC electric-powered models somewhat new competition scene events provide motor gliders sailplanes tasks distance duration landing Included aerobatics flight schedule similar F3A RC aerobatic event pylon racing similar F3D stand-off scale eventall using electric motors powered rechargeable batteries Category F4 Scale models replicas miniature copies heavier-than-air mancarrying aircraft categories free flight F4A control line F4B radio control F4C category has its own set guidelines documentation proof scale scale accuracy craftsmanship scale detail static judging flight judging Scale models often draw large crowds spectators competitions provide realistic flights specific planes modeled aid brief outiines various model categories will better informed Acronyms Aeromodeling affect rules safety sport competition activities modeling areas enjoy ing Peanut thermal kind building trimming real challenge take away RC suggest people fly whole world fun out flying free least reasonably Paul Mcllrath s semiscale four-place Viggin flying well indoors beautiful airliner-type straight run takeoff followed definite rotation steep climb about three feet leveling off normal climb ceiling Paul says upturned tiplets formed lip foam food tray replacing original inboard twin rudders made great improvement flight Okay Paul time get started building full-size home-built Floquil revisited Cam Martin writes recommend Floquil model railroad paint models Fernando Ramos model railroader well expert FF Scale modeler home-builder recommended years ago has caught alkyd enamel goes over nitrate dope no problem very thin coats opaque because finely ground pigment New military colors like FS 35042 Sea Blue WW II USN fighters should local model railroad store Write Floquil Polly S Color Corp Route 30 North Amsterdam NY 12010 cant find near Thanks Cam Well gang until next time wear sunblock dont forget take kid next door flying field take turns buying lunch clubs newsletter editor Model Aviation SERIOUS MODEl RIlIIflFA Build fast easy accurate straight Without access #500A $10885 access #5000 $191A0 #202 Duplicator Contour Sander Turn out beautiful edges Simple easy Standard $2055 xe $5955 #101 Extra Hands below Makes covering easy #401 Digger left Easiest use hinging tool available $335