Bud Ashcroft lust entering forward flight Jet Ranger nicest things about fly-in--and excellent theme followwas lack tense competition Some guys rolling looping others struggling embarrassment just practice hovering two whiny-bird clubs got together day fun flying levels expertise just hovering spectacular aerobatics THE Blade Busters North San Diego County California visited RC heli copter pilots Pomona Valley April 7 1979 share day helicopter adventures met Bud Ashcroft shop Pomona Valley Hobbies escorted us local RC heliport Bud specializes RC helicopters resulting good turnout area group consisted few proficient pi lots enthusiastic students Present 18 helicopters flown various pilots choppers ranged basic trainers fully aerobatic included scale helicopters witnessed wide variety flying capabilities Some pilots exhibiting great skill flying loops rolls students trying master art hovering observed several types training gear included dolly-type used primarily asphalt hard surfaces hula hoop used grass other soft surfaces flying off grass helicopter easily tripped tipped overthusbustingbladesThere fore usefulness hula hoop easily mounted running two dowels parallel landing skids added 62 Model Aviation Above As appeared battle dress Buds Jet Ranger swoops making delightful ly different chopper sounds Left Wilder bunch Rat Race pilots circle center two aces adjust needle valve flight hanging onto skids other tweaking Although caption information doesnt identify three gentlemen wed say chap sticks beginning hover training bars across skids must Mike Talmadge Talking him soothingly no doubt Bob Robeson Text presents good info use various training gear Right Paul Rasys could sneaking up woodchuck actually doina somethina delicatehover practicing hoop Text members North County Blade Busters Photography Michael T Kldd weight hoop lowers CG decreases sensitivity general makes helicopter stable build ing beginners confidence hula hoop greatly affects heli copters forward flight some cases helicopter unable stop its forward flight resulting crash As result hula hoop should used ly mastering hovering stages Once has accomplished pilot no longer needs hoop dolly-type training gear used hard surfaces allows helicopter roll instead tripping also lowers Contimed page 119 flM UI Pomona 3f 18 whirlybirds whipped up breezes during two gaggle aircrafttrainers aerobatic scale Eleven pilots 18 machines suggests some wizards maintenance well nugn-tmme pilots L R Doug Orabona Stan Roberts Bob Robeson Robert McMillan Michael Talmadge Bud Ashcroft Jorge Martinez Charles Onstott Paul Rasys Michael Kidd Mike Bowen August 1979 63 j experimenting some maneuvers CL Corn bat/Johnson Try get someone spot dont afraid try several types changes continued page 47 trimming always try change just item per flight information stunt PAMPA contact Wynn Paul 1640 MaywickDri ye Lexington KY 40504 Helicopter Fly-in continued page 63 CC type training gear heavy hula hoop does help stabilize helicopter much has httle effect forward flight cap abilities can left during initial forward flight learning process general grass much preferred fly ing field opposed dirt asphalt due its cleanliness has experience students have tried own fly helicopter have failed often quit due lack guidance Therefore student pilot should seek out assis tance qualified RC helicopter pilot sport helicopter flying rela tively new growing en joyable getting together pilots other areas share knowledge flying building maintenance techniques encourage other helicop ter enthusiasts same event out can ruined Dieselsa better alternative No USA would have thought twice about stinky diesel couple years ago Arent hard start use exotic fuel hard handle Thats what Americans think about diesel thats exactly what Europeans thought about glows Lets go back time 1974 British Nationals took over Nemesis powered K&B 40 60% nitro some exhibition flights thing made lots noise fast turned lot better expected although nothing like some models today just spite everyone motor started time first flick ran flawlessly time 121 diesels vs 7 glows first round Nationals took two years turn around odds popularity combat has decline ever since glow took over disposable throwaway model hasnt helped either lightweight diesel models did part too diesel-powered model must have something going Ive listed few good points 1 Diesel fuel cheap compared nitro fuels especially since latest price crease over $2000 per gallon 2 Diesels have no glow plugs burn out go bad price will soon skyrocket glow plugs buy yours now theyre cheap 3Diesels ran best clipped 8-6 nylon props lasted life engine reason diesel pilot could just land model tired flying match over Try AMA model $150 prop 4 The amount equipment necessary operate diesel less guys usually took plastic bottle fuel plane set lines Laystrate lines lasted ever too Think barbed wire barbs get idea toughness Laystrates 5 Model destruction wasnt nearly what AMA events glow version ofFAl Combat half dozen models lasted season Modelers usually changed something new because design improve ments rather having everything smashed bits 6 Because stronger nature diesel model afforded different flying style Hitting ground fun tactical manuever Rather give away cut smart flier sometimes landed Pit work fast reliable sometimes couple seconds elapsed 7 The performance such luck-out factor greatly diminished rare see upset really good pilots common see matches 4 5 cuts per pilot minus side diesel find 1 They indeed stinky August 1979 119
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/08
Page Numbers: 62, 63, 119
Bud Ashcroft lust entering forward flight Jet Ranger nicest things about fly-in--and excellent theme followwas lack tense competition Some guys rolling looping others struggling embarrassment just practice hovering two whiny-bird clubs got together day fun flying levels expertise just hovering spectacular aerobatics THE Blade Busters North San Diego County California visited RC heli copter pilots Pomona Valley April 7 1979 share day helicopter adventures met Bud Ashcroft shop Pomona Valley Hobbies escorted us local RC heliport Bud specializes RC helicopters resulting good turnout area group consisted few proficient pi lots enthusiastic students Present 18 helicopters flown various pilots choppers ranged basic trainers fully aerobatic included scale helicopters witnessed wide variety flying capabilities Some pilots exhibiting great skill flying loops rolls students trying master art hovering observed several types training gear included dolly-type used primarily asphalt hard surfaces hula hoop used grass other soft surfaces flying off grass helicopter easily tripped tipped overthusbustingbladesThere fore usefulness hula hoop easily mounted running two dowels parallel landing skids added 62 Model Aviation Above As appeared battle dress Buds Jet Ranger swoops making delightful ly different chopper sounds Left Wilder bunch Rat Race pilots circle center two aces adjust needle valve flight hanging onto skids other tweaking Although caption information doesnt identify three gentlemen wed say chap sticks beginning hover training bars across skids must Mike Talmadge Talking him soothingly no doubt Bob Robeson Text presents good info use various training gear Right Paul Rasys could sneaking up woodchuck actually doina somethina delicatehover practicing hoop Text members North County Blade Busters Photography Michael T Kldd weight hoop lowers CG decreases sensitivity general makes helicopter stable build ing beginners confidence hula hoop greatly affects heli copters forward flight some cases helicopter unable stop its forward flight resulting crash As result hula hoop should used ly mastering hovering stages Once has accomplished pilot no longer needs hoop dolly-type training gear used hard surfaces allows helicopter roll instead tripping also lowers Contimed page 119 flM UI Pomona 3f 18 whirlybirds whipped up breezes during two gaggle aircrafttrainers aerobatic scale Eleven pilots 18 machines suggests some wizards maintenance well nugn-tmme pilots L R Doug Orabona Stan Roberts Bob Robeson Robert McMillan Michael Talmadge Bud Ashcroft Jorge Martinez Charles Onstott Paul Rasys Michael Kidd Mike Bowen August 1979 63 j experimenting some maneuvers CL Corn bat/Johnson Try get someone spot dont afraid try several types changes continued page 47 trimming always try change just item per flight information stunt PAMPA contact Wynn Paul 1640 MaywickDri ye Lexington KY 40504 Helicopter Fly-in continued page 63 CC type training gear heavy hula hoop does help stabilize helicopter much has httle effect forward flight cap abilities can left during initial forward flight learning process general grass much preferred fly ing field opposed dirt asphalt due its cleanliness has experience students have tried own fly helicopter have failed often quit due lack guidance Therefore student pilot should seek out assis tance qualified RC helicopter pilot sport helicopter flying rela tively new growing en joyable getting together pilots other areas share knowledge flying building maintenance techniques encourage other helicop ter enthusiasts same event out can ruined Dieselsa better alternative No USA would have thought twice about stinky diesel couple years ago Arent hard start use exotic fuel hard handle Thats what Americans think about diesel thats exactly what Europeans thought about glows Lets go back time 1974 British Nationals took over Nemesis powered K&B 40 60% nitro some exhibition flights thing made lots noise fast turned lot better expected although nothing like some models today just spite everyone motor started time first flick ran flawlessly time 121 diesels vs 7 glows first round Nationals took two years turn around odds popularity combat has decline ever since glow took over disposable throwaway model hasnt helped either lightweight diesel models did part too diesel-powered model must have something going Ive listed few good points 1 Diesel fuel cheap compared nitro fuels especially since latest price crease over $2000 per gallon 2 Diesels have no glow plugs burn out go bad price will soon skyrocket glow plugs buy yours now theyre cheap 3Diesels ran best clipped 8-6 nylon props lasted life engine reason diesel pilot could just land model tired flying match over Try AMA model $150 prop 4 The amount equipment necessary operate diesel less guys usually took plastic bottle fuel plane set lines Laystrate lines lasted ever too Think barbed wire barbs get idea toughness Laystrates 5 Model destruction wasnt nearly what AMA events glow version ofFAl Combat half dozen models lasted season Modelers usually changed something new because design improve ments rather having everything smashed bits 6 Because stronger nature diesel model afforded different flying style Hitting ground fun tactical manuever Rather give away cut smart flier sometimes landed Pit work fast reliable sometimes couple seconds elapsed 7 The performance such luck-out factor greatly diminished rare see upset really good pilots common see matches 4 5 cuts per pilot minus side diesel find 1 They indeed stinky August 1979 119
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/08
Page Numbers: 62, 63, 119
Bud Ashcroft lust entering forward flight Jet Ranger nicest things about fly-in--and excellent theme followwas lack tense competition Some guys rolling looping others struggling embarrassment just practice hovering two whiny-bird clubs got together day fun flying levels expertise just hovering spectacular aerobatics THE Blade Busters North San Diego County California visited RC heli copter pilots Pomona Valley April 7 1979 share day helicopter adventures met Bud Ashcroft shop Pomona Valley Hobbies escorted us local RC heliport Bud specializes RC helicopters resulting good turnout area group consisted few proficient pi lots enthusiastic students Present 18 helicopters flown various pilots choppers ranged basic trainers fully aerobatic included scale helicopters witnessed wide variety flying capabilities Some pilots exhibiting great skill flying loops rolls students trying master art hovering observed several types training gear included dolly-type used primarily asphalt hard surfaces hula hoop used grass other soft surfaces flying off grass helicopter easily tripped tipped overthusbustingbladesThere fore usefulness hula hoop easily mounted running two dowels parallel landing skids added 62 Model Aviation Above As appeared battle dress Buds Jet Ranger swoops making delightful ly different chopper sounds Left Wilder bunch Rat Race pilots circle center two aces adjust needle valve flight hanging onto skids other tweaking Although caption information doesnt identify three gentlemen wed say chap sticks beginning hover training bars across skids must Mike Talmadge Talking him soothingly no doubt Bob Robeson Text presents good info use various training gear Right Paul Rasys could sneaking up woodchuck actually doina somethina delicatehover practicing hoop Text members North County Blade Busters Photography Michael T Kldd weight hoop lowers CG decreases sensitivity general makes helicopter stable build ing beginners confidence hula hoop greatly affects heli copters forward flight some cases helicopter unable stop its forward flight resulting crash As result hula hoop should used ly mastering hovering stages Once has accomplished pilot no longer needs hoop dolly-type training gear used hard surfaces allows helicopter roll instead tripping also lowers Contimed page 119 flM UI Pomona 3f 18 whirlybirds whipped up breezes during two gaggle aircrafttrainers aerobatic scale Eleven pilots 18 machines suggests some wizards maintenance well nugn-tmme pilots L R Doug Orabona Stan Roberts Bob Robeson Robert McMillan Michael Talmadge Bud Ashcroft Jorge Martinez Charles Onstott Paul Rasys Michael Kidd Mike Bowen August 1979 63 j experimenting some maneuvers CL Corn bat/Johnson Try get someone spot dont afraid try several types changes continued page 47 trimming always try change just item per flight information stunt PAMPA contact Wynn Paul 1640 MaywickDri ye Lexington KY 40504 Helicopter Fly-in continued page 63 CC type training gear heavy hula hoop does help stabilize helicopter much has httle effect forward flight cap abilities can left during initial forward flight learning process general grass much preferred fly ing field opposed dirt asphalt due its cleanliness has experience students have tried own fly helicopter have failed often quit due lack guidance Therefore student pilot should seek out assis tance qualified RC helicopter pilot sport helicopter flying rela tively new growing en joyable getting together pilots other areas share knowledge flying building maintenance techniques encourage other helicop ter enthusiasts same event out can ruined Dieselsa better alternative No USA would have thought twice about stinky diesel couple years ago Arent hard start use exotic fuel hard handle Thats what Americans think about diesel thats exactly what Europeans thought about glows Lets go back time 1974 British Nationals took over Nemesis powered K&B 40 60% nitro some exhibition flights thing made lots noise fast turned lot better expected although nothing like some models today just spite everyone motor started time first flick ran flawlessly time 121 diesels vs 7 glows first round Nationals took two years turn around odds popularity combat has decline ever since glow took over disposable throwaway model hasnt helped either lightweight diesel models did part too diesel-powered model must have something going Ive listed few good points 1 Diesel fuel cheap compared nitro fuels especially since latest price crease over $2000 per gallon 2 Diesels have no glow plugs burn out go bad price will soon skyrocket glow plugs buy yours now theyre cheap 3Diesels ran best clipped 8-6 nylon props lasted life engine reason diesel pilot could just land model tired flying match over Try AMA model $150 prop 4 The amount equipment necessary operate diesel less guys usually took plastic bottle fuel plane set lines Laystrate lines lasted ever too Think barbed wire barbs get idea toughness Laystrates 5 Model destruction wasnt nearly what AMA events glow version ofFAl Combat half dozen models lasted season Modelers usually changed something new because design improve ments rather having everything smashed bits 6 Because stronger nature diesel model afforded different flying style Hitting ground fun tactical manuever Rather give away cut smart flier sometimes landed Pit work fast reliable sometimes couple seconds elapsed 7 The performance such luck-out factor greatly diminished rare see upset really good pilots common see matches 4 5 cuts per pilot minus side diesel find 1 They indeed stinky August 1979 119