NEWSLETT ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS FF Team Manager Congratulated its recent person meeting held Detroit Ml November 20 1982 1982 FAI Free Flight learn Selection Com mittee unaimously passed resolution giving sincere thanks Reid Simpson out standing performance manager 1981 US FF team lauded profound understanding needs team superb planning great devotion duty discharging responsibilities expressed thought entire US aeromodeling community owes him un payable debt gratitude members committee Rol Anderson Paul Crowley C Wayne Drake Doug Galbreath Bill Gibbons Bob Hatschek CC Johnson Charles Markos Tom McLaugh lin Bob Sifleet Henry Struck Emergency NC Rules Proposal Remember controversy over RC Pattern rule changed way fliers thought should have new rule book has lot heat about reported past issues Competition Newsletter President John Griggs column AMA News Well recent letter AMA president Walter Nic Damuck Jr Waterbury CT proposed proposal question re-voted RC Contest Board perhaps Emergency Proposal rules could amended quickly letter found its way Chairman RC Contest Board polled Board whether should handled Emer gency Proposal ballots indicated Emergency Proposal should considered No immediate ruling require input Board members require publica tion request earliest possible date proceed Final Vote proposal being published month satisfy Contest Board proce dures outlined above Interested modelers can find complete Contest Board Proce dures June 1982 Competition News letter next step will Contest Boards Final Vote taken four six weeks after publication Emergency Proposal means Final Vote ballot will sent out Board members sometime between end January middle February 1983 Modelers 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW interested expressing opinion Emergency Proposal should contact prefer ably writing RC Contest Board mem ber own AMA districts before Final Vote ballot due returned AMA HQ tabulation Emergency RC Rules Proposal RC-82-1 8Pattern Change maneuvers some Pattern classes create suggested short list class-patterns proposes change some maneuvers Pattern classes provide short-list' patterns class shorten Expert Masters patterns match fuel capacity WASHINGTON DC 20005 pipe-equipped engines changes various class-patterns given accom panying Table 1 Russell Knetzger Shorewood WI states maneuver changes have proposed reflect principle ever-increasing difficulty shortlist patterns given encourage uniformity local contestswhere shortlists rule exception Revises para 3916 3917 3918 3919 pp 42 43 1982-83 AMA rule book Note original proposal has edited slightly harmony 1982-83 AMA rule book instead 1980-81 rule book originally addressed continued page 176 Competition Directory CONTEST COORDINATORSFF Pat English 823 Broadway Vincennes IN 47591 I Bernice Williams 347 Southwick Rd Westfield MA 01085 VII seems anti district accept Miclsigani ii R SObrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven Queens NY 11421 Gregg Seydel 3625 East Ion Terrace Cudahy Wi 53110 RC Ernest Nikodem 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 Michigan RC Bill Puori 28 Pernwood Dr Commack NY 11725 RC Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 48174 lii Ken RaIser 427 Elm Dr Nazareth PA 18064 lEasti CL & FF Psul Smith 11112 Dill Dr sterling Hgts. 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07603 VII Rictard Doig 6 Canary Hill Dr Pontiac MI 48055 III Walter P Van Gorder 5669 Victory View LI Cincinnati VIII Ralph leudl Tenny Box 548 Richardson TX 75080 OH 45238IX Stan Chilton 300S Main Wichita KS 67202 IV Don SruiI 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102X Clarence Mather 3860 Ecochee Ave. San Diego CA 92117 V John Martin 3227 Darwin St Coconut Grove Mami PLXI Dave Hagen 19957 S Red Land Rd Oregon City OR 97045 33133 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tupelo Naperville IL 60540 February 1983 109 -4 I World Championships Commentaries Indoor US Top Placer Jim Richmond Flying model planes underground crystal palace Romania What could far-out exotic salt Slanic Prahova called Crystal Palace Romanians deed palatial dimension crystaline composition sheer size under ground dirigible hangar amazed us time stepped off elevator awesome cavern Undoubtedly unusual flying site world US team arrived Romania planes fairly good shape Rodem skys model box suffered some damage conveyer Bucharest airport An internal brace dislodged causing considerable damage planes During several practice sessions prior main event tried get act gether two major problems finding right power combination trimming planes handle enormous power burst required get up cold 500 F air difficult resolve short time available ceremony opening competition held courtyard near en trance team carried flag country marched around court yard respective positions course four-year-old son help flag-carrying think little girls Slanic fell love himfor mobbed after ceremony rescue him hugs kisses Romanians went all-out make event important memorable posters airport along roads depicting World Champs Slanic flags participating countries both hotel posters over town bus dis posal decked Out restaurant first aid facility 'miles' plastic sheet plastic used retard air movement particularly elevator shaft sculpture Indoor model plane entrance Now else have ever seen end first three days competition Rodemsky out front first flight 3410 us could consistently get planes top became problem hung damaged planes catwalk around 200-ft ceiling Harlan Banks trouble getting planes high enough cold air problem would plague throughout competition did 3134 2739 starters doing better practice Next day did 3637 put lead end Round Four Basking glory temporary lead very pleasant short-lived next day hung first flight wall series problems last round causing lose flight Mean Romanian Aurel Morar put up great 3656 take first place two-flight total 7000 Dave Pymm England came second two-flight total 6949 third 6811 believe Cezar Banks enjoyed compe tition rest us managed improve flight times take sixth place Harlan Rodemsky both com mended tremendous effort made get planes repaired trimmed flying site Bud Romak did great job team manager outfitted us flashy fluorescent orange coats wouldnt lose us furnished kinds flashlights carbattery-powered spotlight used everyone incrediblyhe managed ship helium tank Romania everyone could balloon-steer retrieve planes stuck wall always hand help us flights appeared Romanians want use permanent Indoor site well being tourist attraction im pressed improvements made compared 1970 World Champion ships held planes destroyed wall due heat-agitated air time fluorescent lights used main flight cavern everyone fliers timers kept outer adjoining chamber still some drift times felt acceptable would like try luck Crystal Palace again sometime Defending World Champion Erv Rodemsky World Championships always spectacu lar exciting first trip Romanian salt 1970 reporter substi tute team manager time defending World Champion first reports conditions described ideal flying siteover 200 ft high no drift temperature cool 500 requiring small low-pitch props order reach ceiling 1970 Romanian Aero Club attempted provide comfort competitors installing electric heaters strong incandescent lights along body heat officials con testants created drift proved fatal models time organizers went great expense removing heaters replacing lights cool fluorescent fix tures also kept people out main flying area possible Because level performance skill have improved during past 12 years models flew successfully Despite ef forts overcome drift problem availability steering balloons models ever ended up clinging walls own case turbulence drift wiped out five six officials series personal disasters started upon arrival Bucharest Airport Instead hand-carrying model box Luft hansa personnel done Romanian air port employee tried make three-ft box go through two-ft hole conveyor belt agonizing crunch belt jammed splitting box open ruining ship inside working day night next three days managed put together some patched-up heavy crooked models time test flying damage occurred broken parts ob vious showed up air loads imposed first round 3410 high time first three rounds unable put good second flight due bad air tried combinations hitting roof eight minutes ceiling scrubbing another six backing off turns climb three-fourths way up Nothing helped models would simply hang cat walk superbly retrieved Popa slide down jagged salt surface tearing props wings apart contest really pre pared six fully-tested models built climb well cold air design philoso phy thick airfoils center thin tips wide over 3 props heavy rubber strong motor stick bracing proved fact six official flights achieved altitude strove defeated site itself Id like express gratitude con test organizers officials doing thing humanly possible compensate conditions beyond control least trip home easy since last round no models left ship home broken box Control Line Combat Flier Gary Arnold great 1982 CL World Champi onships Tom Fluker mighty can get guys Texas made piece cakewhy wasnt scared until saw competition Thanks AMA people worked us Sweden Thanks whole Adamison family World Engines Midwest Products Hender sons Hobby K&B Tom Kerr Chris Machim pit man Ron Colombo other team members wives great peoplefirst time ever saw Stunt guy up close afraid get ting him dirty awhile whole team worked together help other some kind wonderful magic also have say something about beaches nice cant say enough about exciting way back airport Team Race guys wanted fly 110 Model Aviation little Combat once-in-a-lifetime experience shall always remember Precision Aerobatics Contestant Being member US CL Aerobatics Team has longtime goal felt proud part select group fliers have represented United States Having national competitor years heard stories about World Championships nothing quite equals firsthand experience logistical aspects venture could have gone better comfortably housed persons equipment arriv ing safely considerable time available practice team managers must have done jobs extremely well since team speaking Stunt fliers concentrate flying would too easy dismiss efforts managers transporting team dedicated crazies thou sands miles requires same attention detail competitor needs success Having arrived plenty time equipment order well mostly surround ed friendly natives viewing what must some beautiful countryside world reason optimistic Once actual business flying started saw optimism unfounded starters flying circle nor flat official Stunt circle Although paved microfinish relative AMA Nats runways three-foot drop side circle other segment severe dip precluded visual reference ground wind happened blowing direction Tall trees bordered third circle high bank picking up another quarter circle winds came over trees high bank no less open war fare between pilot plane However US team arrived almost week before other team far practice peculiar circle Under standably felt could cope well competition Once scoring started above became irrelevantthere seemed little correlation between quality flight score assigned Flights flown team severe turbulence scored higher under close ideal conditions second flight 90-degree shift wind direction prior giving signal start engine five judges took upon himself move directly upwind least four judges scored entire pat tern side As reviewed score sheets judge scored 15 put 16 consecutive maneu vers 7 As mentioned asphalt extremely smooth making takeoffs piece cake spite scores easy maneuver remained 7 8 After two days watching flights checking score board felt relationship between flight score purely random observed virtually no training judges warmup beyond per functory flight since hovered over ficial circle like vultures no discussions among judges what going once competition started according Keith Trostie single Ameri can judge Quality judging impossible does require token effort very least would expect intensive training site coupled feedback meet progFesses want give heartfelt thanks ap Bob Baron predation dedication people make possible participation FAI competition people include team selection officials judges helpers team man agers AMA personnel dues-paying AMA membership contributing members industry well competitors selves Another Aerobatics Flier first thing comes mind writing article about representing Unit ed States Control Line World Cham pionships extend heartfelt thank thousands AMA members dues contributions support made experience possible myself Im sure other team members great big thanks What kind experience two words - hard work Preparation began last winter made yet another redesign effort tion series Stunt ships built finished completely new Excita tion II incorporating subtle effective aerodynamic changes intended eliminate weak points its predecessor Intimi dation Although forced circumstances plane owned piece fly Intimidation team trials last years Nats never pleased its performance See future issue PAMPA Stunt News details youre terested Test flights early May indicated new plane indeed best ship date Comparatively easy wins two contests against competitive fliers spirits confidence high level However has happened often past misfortune struck again Two weeks before leaving Sweden airplane destroyed through failure heavy-duty ball link popped off pulling out wingover will revelation closest friends have told everyone till now accident resulted snagged line takeoff Ive lost airplanes quick-link-type failures wasnt mentally prepared barrage told sos certain follow Id told truth rate now forced fail back Intimidation try two weeks become competitive airplane quite frankly hated fly disheart ened point nearly called Bob Gieseke see prepared go teams first alternate However years effort finally make team made quitting unacceptable alternative finish Starting same afternoon non-stop effort try get old Intimidation trimmed acceptable level World Class competition exception evening Shareen took out got pleasantly blasted day spent either field work bench changing trim engines etc time met rest team New York airplane about 90% fingers crossed hopes extra six days Oxelosund prior competi tion would allow final refinements plane pilot Alas Attempts acclimate time change nine hours California tilted circle about three feet higher side fickle normally turbulent wind plus case rookie nerves resulted very er ratic performance part both myself team Only Lesas results indi catereally seemed get act order official flights As probably aware fourth fifth sixth individual placings resulted very tight finish team award Ted Fancher surprisingly strong Chinese team com bined scores outpointed second seventh eighth places 125 points out approximately 7500 total about 114% Given vaunted invincibility US Stunt team several questions naturally arise Are really getting good Did US team perform poorly combi nation both about Swede Ove Andersson 3rd place gift host country Are European judges tired US runaways purposely discrimina tory Yes no little Chinese team obviously skillful well-practiced especially well-prepared Although planes lost transit until two days before competition began although worst possible time zone change made obvious progress flight deserved second-place team award Dahzong second-place finisher unusual uses no handle attaches lines steel rings slips index ring fingers thus able directly control response sensitivity widening closing gap between fingers him worked US team never flew level did team trials strength has always exceptional precision Whatever style judge may prefer terms presentation cannot ignore pattern obviously superior size shape elevations Unfor tunately sloping site turbulence made technically superior flight appear erratic imprecise ie fly Square Eight ground level two feet high er right side left what happens angles sides relative other etc net result US team never able demonstrate its superiority convincing fashion last two questions concerning Ove Andersson judging see tied together Ove very good pilot very proficient what have come characterize Euro pean style flying typified Composteilo Italy. loud large instant February 1983 111 corners very unlike current American standards especially stressed recent team trials ie tight precise smooth European style familiar acceptable predominantly European panel judges best European fliers French Italians flew style Ove definitely gave best performance genre thus deserved highest placing European Inasmuch diffi cult Americans show right stuff two-by-four fashion un reasonable judges might willing score good European-style flight high ly mediocre US -style Finally true US 900pound gorilla international Stunt circles team victory another country would wildly popular because Americans disliked because underdog victory always popular especially happen some guys extent probably certain subconscious bias part European judges dont say cirtical recognize reality job judge accurately possibly can Im convinced gentlemen did very best job could job fly patterns well enough hod recognize super iority did jobs t Bob didnt sweep top four places. t fun Yes Hard work bet satisfied No Would again betcha Scale NC Veteran Contestant High quality word Reno air planes pilots particularly meet man agement Monty Patricia Groves few airplanes oldthe winner F4C around 10 yearsbut first World Championships Also re markable new modelers teams incredibly talented producing ex quisitely-detailed engineered aircraft time few years ago occasional model engineering chanical design features unique Almost present-day champion ship competitors depend entirely upon hobby shop items complete airplanes Spe cial parts operational landing gears ac curate functional strut fittings engine mounts mufflers being made modelers What really remarkable caliber craftsman finds time polish piloting skill sufficient degree attain proficiency needed national team member competitive number new faces Reno reassures us dying art Organization management Groves good better observed past championships Complaints heard some visiting US modelers about slow pace event answer event intended rapidfire entertainment spectators Time needs taken between flights judges dis cuss what has observed relaxed atmo sphere beneficial contestants ever once model ready flight stopwatch made certain no dal lying agree some gaps flying bit long US teams performance serious letdown after first-place showing Ottawa two years previously Eight years ago other US-sponsored World Championship modelers swept first three places Hope repetition dashed crashes several models two months has passed since meet have yet found reason crash Ryan RC equipment immediately installed another plane has fly ing successfully ever since Ryan shown no tendency seriously unstable its earlier flights now appears re pairable although its low static score leaves doubt about its worthiness Temporarily accident thinking must better way spend time playing less vulnerable toys watching TV chas ing girls etc final decision has yet made thing stands out mind going spend AMA money send teams practice session training camp should done under carefully-controlled conditions particularly regards altitude flying site training camp 1982 Mint Julep contest served well FAI competition indoctrination its low alti tude didnt prepare us what come Reno density altitude ranged 5000 feet early morning 8500 feet heat midday Monty Groves made point observations Model afion November 1980 page 92 Its mat ter degree seriousness approach World Championships Shouldnt prospective team members made aware will expected attend practice Bob Wischer session Too few really excellent US Scale modelers have tried make team patriotic fervor fierce national pride Believe being team member World Championships worth effort next will probably held historic LeBourget Airport near Paris 1984 team selections made 1983 CL Top US Flier Participation World Championships people chance lifetime participate WC USSR can described truly incredible small-town boy Midwest eye-opener indeed Never have met people warm friendlyand eager friends have found important item have along vocabulary least key words native language ever make team again Ill sure learn enough native language order meals ask directions explain simple model tech niques Speaking some native language would also helpful souvenir-trad ers have surrounded some people trading souvenirs exciting model show So dont worry about taking too swaps Im sure conr take enough model boxes didnt cause much trouble expected real problem return Moscow London people charge airport Moscow charged us much freight us expected size model box very important box too wide pass through walk-in door returned shop first thing did cut 6 width model box food Russia good exact impression something person has decide himself contest everything went very smoothly plenty officials help out needed Translators assigned team always alert problems Also fuel provided much better us expected nitro methane available almost miracle far concerned four 05 25s didnt start whole lot differently did FAI fuel practicing summer Another surprise team manager John Preston seems sights sounds didnt cloud awareness instance example model turn-in static scale judging sleepily set B-i 7 judging table turned see John explaining fine detail points explained him early summer remember thinking myself did know John took good care us Now know much fun World Championships really Im going trying much harder make team future hope Ill seeing next team trials dont know what youre missing CL Team Member Stephen M Ashby people Friday Thirteenth known its overabundance good tune case quite con trary converging three modelers manager four large casket-shaped ply wood boxes OHare International Airport Jeff Perez in Chicago long awaited day finally arrived bound Kiev USSR compete 1982 Control Line Scale World Championships Air France ticket agent handled boxes flight arrange ments expediency true profession alism grateful smoothest entire trip magic flight giant 747 turned night day back night again Before bleary eyes somewhat foggy brain could cope jet lag stood before close scrutiny Russian customs agent Arriving four days early Kiev presented big problem at 112 Model Aviation boxes met Borispol Airport gentleman name Fiordor dont ask last name Although spoke no Eng lish understood very little what actually transpiring did quickly realize having difficulty arranging trans portation boxes After lot shoe leather several hours deliberation Fior dor finagled large truck quick ly way 100 kilometers per hour doesnt take long get youre going destination turned out Dnieper Hotel unloaded model boxes stacked corner lobby Dont think didnt provoke some strange looks direction early arrival did give us opportuni ty acclimate ourselves see much very beautiful city Kiev walked walked photographing everything sight until feet refused another step think tennis shoes need recap job setting Dnieper Hotel right middle Kiev close Dnieper River spent day watch ing large cruisers hydrofoils racing up down ybody got film Efficient Fiordor once again met us Hotel Dnieper nineteenth moved wordly goods Motel Pro lissok official housing competi tion As teams judges began arrive throughout afternoon evening pace quickened excitement level heightened began introduce ourselves speculate what competition would like intro duced official Intourist translator Riassa Pougachova Riassa some kind lady could best described simple word kind ness constant companion throughout entire competition along giving us personalized tours around Kiev could always found just few steps away sitting bleachers patiently waiting sometimes rain patience rivaled Job deserves huge thanks service us accommodations Motel Prolissok very hospitable Everyone Intourist office desk clerks helpful friendly rooms cozy ade quate personal bath facilities complete large tub hand-held shower Dick separate dining area tables set team appropriate countrys flag centerpiece food fresh very little preservatives used Russia part very tasty Its good thing liked tomatoes cucumbers because meal started manner along light dark bread butter Swiss cheese herring smoked salmon second course usually involved bowl several dif ferent types Ukranian borshch cabbage soup mysterious things therein Want John third best course found items like beefsteak Chicken Kiev breaded pork cubed beets fried pota toes rice like Mineral water usually served drink typical European stylewarm nyet ice An occasional champagne Pepsi thats right Russia has Pepsi might availability dictated Let add being teetotaler lived Pepsis quickly acquired nick name Europeans Stefan-Pepsi Cola morning Riassa Fiordor own personal driver escorted us through Checkpoint Charlie Kievs city limits Chaika flying site just beyond city limits Chaika doubt best Control Line facility Ive seen circles smoothly blacktopped surrounded high fencing Bleachers encircled fly ing area usually filled day competition preparation area pulltesting weigh-ins very efficient helped smooth-running contest area also lined bleachers beautiful flower garden added spectrum color area flying area also sported permanent covered lockable pit area contestants Whens last time youve flown circle like control tower directed competition calling flier ready area new friend Yury Gulin did outstanding job PA speaking both Russian English Dur ing lulls action music played through sound system helped soothe jagged nerves least com petitor . opening ceremonies filled pageantry excitement complete contestants parade bands speeches low cloud cover drizzle prevented much what would have fantastic air show did get see some aircraft during practice maneuvers day prior opening ceremony treat see Wilgas Yak-50s Antonov 2s Also hand assortment parachutists heli copters motorized hang-glider show supposed end 60 parachut ists jumping same time Its too bad weather spoiled competition thrilling well frustrating sense wanted film flights possible yet own airplane prepare worry about Am up next John Russian Antonovmodels truly works art craftsmanship engineering highest quality Polish models also superb spent long time ogling Jerry Ostrowskis P-38 true masterpiece Russian aircraft equal ly exciting watch flight scale four-bladed variable-pitch props Fow ler flaps brakes landing lights host other goodies Actually flights very enjoyable well educational extremely interesting see individual equipment flying techniques con testant flight provided something new spectators added new dimension least to flying portion WC large round applause went up following takeoff touch-and-go landing gear re traction other flight function demon strated contestant After com plete program specators showed appreciation another large round applause wasnt sure supposed bow just look dumb time us moved models hangar pits surrounded people taking photographs autograph-seekers signed little bit everything shirts posters signed 35mm camera spectators interested us press well did feel some what like celebrities inter viewed Russian television three times also interviewed correspondent TASS official news agency Russia interviewed Olesandr Lip enko gentleman newspaper Kiev press releases handled George press person Again last name escapes George secretary cordial helpful during interviews Thanks George certainly hope made positive impression upon Russian people appeared favorite pastimes lot people Kiev trading pins pins commemorating almost anything also pins Russian aircraft anxiously traded AMA material well Sig pins patches gobbled up unbelievable rate quickly ran out trading material tried explain Rus sian people simply gave us items saying gift present Quite gesture friendship last count 84 pins tried pin some cap quick ly outweighed MU-2 During week privilege making new friends fact cama raderie among competitors especi ally rewarding Most evenings spent using lots gestures drawing pictures effort communicate Czechoslovakian team members Pavel Raj chart spoke English able transla tor during after-hours discussions amazing find small world really vel pen pal home city thanks due lot people special note thanks Polish team use electric starter another fine gesture sportsmanship Thanks Jerry Lech found difficult express appreciation Fiodor Riassa valuable help Thanks Russian peo ple made stay memorable occasion Following same basic opening format closing ceremonies brought end week Ill long remember presenta tion awards especially touching Russian flag raised national anthem played Valery Kramarenko winning contestant US team presented two awards Jeff Perez given award being youngest competitor ripe old age 31 team member given long-stemmed rose turn presented Riassa Upon reflection WC have memories biggest impression havent realized already fact treated such amity people Kiev closing ceremonies presiding Russian general stated speech sports ambassador peace think hes right Six nations came gether sharing emotion-packed week unique bond friendship came same conclusionthat members United Nations should modelers feel ings can best summarized expression often used Polish team members Absolutely Fantastic February 1983 113 K WE QUIET Use effective muffler SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX Competition News will present time time constructive thought-provoking ideas criticisms AMA rules policies affect competitors issue has two sides CN will endeavor print viewpoints have submittedwithin limits available space uniqueness constructiveness timeliness good taste Determination appropri ateness publication of matters must necessity rest solely publisher thoughts presented author should necessarily construed AMA HQ AMA officers publisher should note publication rules-change policy-change idea does necessarily mean specific proposal has presented Contest Board Executive Council appropriate committee such action responsibility author anyone else interested obtaining official action Toys Models As newly-designated grandfather Ive suddenly become interested making wood en toys Some might say Ive making balsa wood toys myself years some respects right differ ences however similarities differences between toys models have brought focus after reading introduction delightful book Art Making Wooden Toys Peter Stevenson models toys similar two ways First see models reference ourselves builders much child sees hand-made toy reference toy maker As Stevenson puts tailor-made handcrafted toy uniquely tangible usable piece evidence testifying concern child part someone child values child can steps construction somehow mag ically turn inert lump lumber shining mobilealmost livingentity much better time sees re members stands for' seocnd similarity related final reason making toys Its fun adds Its art form well source relaxing entertainment continues pointing out no mat ter humbleor sloppily madea toy might will probably valued highly piece fine craftsmanship per haps unfortunately subtle differences between toys models begin emerge Most though Stephenson says toy making theres no pressure concern basic satety well tendency improve craftsmanship adds element pressure model build ing same pressure trying finish model last minute before fun fly pressure what Stevenson calls serious business involved building some thing such operating model aircraft car boat blunder now construc tion means good deal embarrassment everything comes unstuck wrong moment later have feel element pressure take models seriously would toys can stray far seriousness impor tant ingredients fun relaxing enter tainment lost Somehow need balance seriousness fun models become objects worship minute toy worshipped Steven son observes its no longer good playing toy simply fun mma few hundred feet either way goes 0 goes X 0 w 0 x 0 w 0 x 0 w 0 x en 0 w 0 x en 0 w 0 x en 0 -g 0 X en 0 w 0 x en 0 -o w 0 X en 0 0 0 X en 0 0 w 0 x en 0 0 w 0 x en 0 0 0 en 0 0 w 0 x en 0 0 0 x 5 They poor craftsmen models look like put together hammer saw Whats point spend ing few hundred hours building beautiful model way person flies going sooner later usually does have wait too long see plane splattered over turf Its attrition like Divine Wind philosophy Japan summer 1945 quan tity counts quality ute its cut lumber stock day its finally put shelf remind someone good years lasted through final analysis perhaps our6 flier does have crash Sid Nolan models s#ould toys creations should said before just matter primarily sources fun take sen- time usually can counted let ously extent necessary insure loose vocal holler whoop - something safe reliable operation effort like Wow-wee. did see Man improve craftsmanship skill really parked good time something operating models contributes fun effecL normal reaction crash relaxing entertainment values part pilot silence followed toy making remain us models pain despair accept reality begin add stress tensions feel losing inventory time time within ourselves toward others part hobby Most us try learn have lost values building playing something experience strive toys can bringavoid cause can determined next time Any indication joy glee after putting sure mark imma ture flier Reprinted Airmailer newsletter Benton County OR Radio Control Club Jim Trump editor Immature Modeler Ray Cummings person does recog nize him What nature probelm should concern good questions will attempt identify him you can guard lest affliction spread find yourself same situation really attitude yet knows could con tagious Its bad enough have ranksif others join same folly results could really dramatic fastl First lets take look profile proper identification 1 beginner has flying some time usually bored con ventional procedure knows rules yet chooses ignore because tend inhibit concept fun 2 Age factor adolescent flier can age ns retirement come sizes shapes 3 thrill seekers Always throttle wide open Full bore way go 4 Thpy love dare-devil stunts go beyond limit normal risk few favor ites flying plane below line sight bank directly front flight line anybody out park pub lic know its just too bad ht Another flying plane stand trees left runway zoom ing up last minute Depth percep tion important again whats SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX 114 Model Aviation attitude adolescent flier really indicates would better off another hobby have seen way some people race RC cars example bouncing off walls other have same desire myself get oppor tunity ride dodge-em Atlantic City seems everything has its place brings bottom line should concerned clubs vital asset flying site lose bit turf reason b itself would seriously threatened reason field must considered sacred ground respected very life-giving reason existence VFSS person wishes fly reckless daredevil style him flying site Let him take need thrills private place responsible outcome Everyone has own reason being hobby have stake flying site reason must ever abused serve anyones need excitement cost safety Thats another good reason stick rules site never know watching what thinking must aware obligation keep up image positive possible out Reckless flying stunts serve interest weh need bring home message like play games mandatory See field Reprinted Hear Ye newsletter Valley Forge Signal Seekers Inc Valley Forge PA Editor Ray Cummings X 0 1 0 2 X 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 C x 0 4 0 0 x 0 4 0 en x 0 a4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 x 0 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en AMA Modelers Working br Modelersi
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/02
Page Numbers: 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114
NEWSLETT ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS FF Team Manager Congratulated its recent person meeting held Detroit Ml November 20 1982 1982 FAI Free Flight learn Selection Com mittee unaimously passed resolution giving sincere thanks Reid Simpson out standing performance manager 1981 US FF team lauded profound understanding needs team superb planning great devotion duty discharging responsibilities expressed thought entire US aeromodeling community owes him un payable debt gratitude members committee Rol Anderson Paul Crowley C Wayne Drake Doug Galbreath Bill Gibbons Bob Hatschek CC Johnson Charles Markos Tom McLaugh lin Bob Sifleet Henry Struck Emergency NC Rules Proposal Remember controversy over RC Pattern rule changed way fliers thought should have new rule book has lot heat about reported past issues Competition Newsletter President John Griggs column AMA News Well recent letter AMA president Walter Nic Damuck Jr Waterbury CT proposed proposal question re-voted RC Contest Board perhaps Emergency Proposal rules could amended quickly letter found its way Chairman RC Contest Board polled Board whether should handled Emer gency Proposal ballots indicated Emergency Proposal should considered No immediate ruling require input Board members require publica tion request earliest possible date proceed Final Vote proposal being published month satisfy Contest Board proce dures outlined above Interested modelers can find complete Contest Board Proce dures June 1982 Competition News letter next step will Contest Boards Final Vote taken four six weeks after publication Emergency Proposal means Final Vote ballot will sent out Board members sometime between end January middle February 1983 Modelers 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW interested expressing opinion Emergency Proposal should contact prefer ably writing RC Contest Board mem ber own AMA districts before Final Vote ballot due returned AMA HQ tabulation Emergency RC Rules Proposal RC-82-1 8Pattern Change maneuvers some Pattern classes create suggested short list class-patterns proposes change some maneuvers Pattern classes provide short-list' patterns class shorten Expert Masters patterns match fuel capacity WASHINGTON DC 20005 pipe-equipped engines changes various class-patterns given accom panying Table 1 Russell Knetzger Shorewood WI states maneuver changes have proposed reflect principle ever-increasing difficulty shortlist patterns given encourage uniformity local contestswhere shortlists rule exception Revises para 3916 3917 3918 3919 pp 42 43 1982-83 AMA rule book Note original proposal has edited slightly harmony 1982-83 AMA rule book instead 1980-81 rule book originally addressed continued page 176 Competition Directory CONTEST COORDINATORSFF Pat English 823 Broadway Vincennes IN 47591 I Bernice Williams 347 Southwick Rd Westfield MA 01085 VII seems anti district accept Miclsigani ii R SObrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven Queens NY 11421 Gregg Seydel 3625 East Ion Terrace Cudahy Wi 53110 RC Ernest Nikodem 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 Michigan RC Bill Puori 28 Pernwood Dr Commack NY 11725 RC Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 48174 lii Ken RaIser 427 Elm Dr Nazareth PA 18064 lEasti CL & FF Psul Smith 11112 Dill Dr sterling Hgts. 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Philadelphia PA 19107 IX Michael Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 IV Ron McNally 6118 eardu Ate Springfield VA 22152 X Vic Garner P0 Box 573 LivermOre CA 94550 V Dave Hemstrasght PD Box 171 Moncks Corner SC 29481 XI John Thompson 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 SCALE CONTEST BOARD VI Bob lJnderwooo 4109 Concord Oaks St Louis MD 63128 Ire Sean 52 Langholw Dr Nashsa NH 03060 VII Claude McCullough RR 1 Box 487 Montezuma IA 50171 II Robert Clemens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14612 VIII Buddy Irwin 922 Sundown Ln Desoto TX 75115 Ill Edward Wisser 1521 Summt St McKeeaport PA 15130 IX Dean Copeland 7817 Seward St. Omaha NE 88114 IV Bob Karlsson 2643 Marsh Rd Wilmington 0819810 X Bill Slroman 12218 Dune St Norwalk CA 90680 V David PIart 6940 NW 15th Pt Lauderdale FL33313 XI Earle Moorhead 275$ View Place S Salem OR 97302 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow RO Waylano MA 01778 VI Chrs Marsuno 8578 Ginger St John MO 63114 II Merrick Andrews 100 River Rd A-il Bogota NJ 07603 VII Rictard Doig 6 Canary Hill Dr Pontiac MI 48055 III Walter P Van Gorder 5669 Victory View LI Cincinnati VIII Ralph leudl Tenny Box 548 Richardson TX 75080 OH 45238IX Stan Chilton 300S Main Wichita KS 67202 IV Don SruiI 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102X Clarence Mather 3860 Ecochee Ave. San Diego CA 92117 V John Martin 3227 Darwin St Coconut Grove Mami PLXI Dave Hagen 19957 S Red Land Rd Oregon City OR 97045 33133 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tupelo Naperville IL 60540 February 1983 109 -4 I World Championships Commentaries Indoor US Top Placer Jim Richmond Flying model planes underground crystal palace Romania What could far-out exotic salt Slanic Prahova called Crystal Palace Romanians deed palatial dimension crystaline composition sheer size under ground dirigible hangar amazed us time stepped off elevator awesome cavern Undoubtedly unusual flying site world US team arrived Romania planes fairly good shape Rodem skys model box suffered some damage conveyer Bucharest airport An internal brace dislodged causing considerable damage planes During several practice sessions prior main event tried get act gether two major problems finding right power combination trimming planes handle enormous power burst required get up cold 500 F air difficult resolve short time available ceremony opening competition held courtyard near en trance team carried flag country marched around court yard respective positions course four-year-old son help flag-carrying think little girls Slanic fell love himfor mobbed after ceremony rescue him hugs kisses Romanians went all-out make event important memorable posters airport along roads depicting World Champs Slanic flags participating countries both hotel posters over town bus dis posal decked Out restaurant first aid facility 'miles' plastic sheet plastic used retard air movement particularly elevator shaft sculpture Indoor model plane entrance Now else have ever seen end first three days competition Rodemsky out front first flight 3410 us could consistently get planes top became problem hung damaged planes catwalk around 200-ft ceiling Harlan Banks trouble getting planes high enough cold air problem would plague throughout competition did 3134 2739 starters doing better practice Next day did 3637 put lead end Round Four Basking glory temporary lead very pleasant short-lived next day hung first flight wall series problems last round causing lose flight Mean Romanian Aurel Morar put up great 3656 take first place two-flight total 7000 Dave Pymm England came second two-flight total 6949 third 6811 believe Cezar Banks enjoyed compe tition rest us managed improve flight times take sixth place Harlan Rodemsky both com mended tremendous effort made get planes repaired trimmed flying site Bud Romak did great job team manager outfitted us flashy fluorescent orange coats wouldnt lose us furnished kinds flashlights carbattery-powered spotlight used everyone incrediblyhe managed ship helium tank Romania everyone could balloon-steer retrieve planes stuck wall always hand help us flights appeared Romanians want use permanent Indoor site well being tourist attraction im pressed improvements made compared 1970 World Champion ships held planes destroyed wall due heat-agitated air time fluorescent lights used main flight cavern everyone fliers timers kept outer adjoining chamber still some drift times felt acceptable would like try luck Crystal Palace again sometime Defending World Champion Erv Rodemsky World Championships always spectacu lar exciting first trip Romanian salt 1970 reporter substi tute team manager time defending World Champion first reports conditions described ideal flying siteover 200 ft high no drift temperature cool 500 requiring small low-pitch props order reach ceiling 1970 Romanian Aero Club attempted provide comfort competitors installing electric heaters strong incandescent lights along body heat officials con testants created drift proved fatal models time organizers went great expense removing heaters replacing lights cool fluorescent fix tures also kept people out main flying area possible Because level performance skill have improved during past 12 years models flew successfully Despite ef forts overcome drift problem availability steering balloons models ever ended up clinging walls own case turbulence drift wiped out five six officials series personal disasters started upon arrival Bucharest Airport Instead hand-carrying model box Luft hansa personnel done Romanian air port employee tried make three-ft box go through two-ft hole conveyor belt agonizing crunch belt jammed splitting box open ruining ship inside working day night next three days managed put together some patched-up heavy crooked models time test flying damage occurred broken parts ob vious showed up air loads imposed first round 3410 high time first three rounds unable put good second flight due bad air tried combinations hitting roof eight minutes ceiling scrubbing another six backing off turns climb three-fourths way up Nothing helped models would simply hang cat walk superbly retrieved Popa slide down jagged salt surface tearing props wings apart contest really pre pared six fully-tested models built climb well cold air design philoso phy thick airfoils center thin tips wide over 3 props heavy rubber strong motor stick bracing proved fact six official flights achieved altitude strove defeated site itself Id like express gratitude con test organizers officials doing thing humanly possible compensate conditions beyond control least trip home easy since last round no models left ship home broken box Control Line Combat Flier Gary Arnold great 1982 CL World Champi onships Tom Fluker mighty can get guys Texas made piece cakewhy wasnt scared until saw competition Thanks AMA people worked us Sweden Thanks whole Adamison family World Engines Midwest Products Hender sons Hobby K&B Tom Kerr Chris Machim pit man Ron Colombo other team members wives great peoplefirst time ever saw Stunt guy up close afraid get ting him dirty awhile whole team worked together help other some kind wonderful magic also have say something about beaches nice cant say enough about exciting way back airport Team Race guys wanted fly 110 Model Aviation little Combat once-in-a-lifetime experience shall always remember Precision Aerobatics Contestant Being member US CL Aerobatics Team has longtime goal felt proud part select group fliers have represented United States Having national competitor years heard stories about World Championships nothing quite equals firsthand experience logistical aspects venture could have gone better comfortably housed persons equipment arriv ing safely considerable time available practice team managers must have done jobs extremely well since team speaking Stunt fliers concentrate flying would too easy dismiss efforts managers transporting team dedicated crazies thou sands miles requires same attention detail competitor needs success Having arrived plenty time equipment order well mostly surround ed friendly natives viewing what must some beautiful countryside world reason optimistic Once actual business flying started saw optimism unfounded starters flying circle nor flat official Stunt circle Although paved microfinish relative AMA Nats runways three-foot drop side circle other segment severe dip precluded visual reference ground wind happened blowing direction Tall trees bordered third circle high bank picking up another quarter circle winds came over trees high bank no less open war fare between pilot plane However US team arrived almost week before other team far practice peculiar circle Under standably felt could cope well competition Once scoring started above became irrelevantthere seemed little correlation between quality flight score assigned Flights flown team severe turbulence scored higher under close ideal conditions second flight 90-degree shift wind direction prior giving signal start engine five judges took upon himself move directly upwind least four judges scored entire pat tern side As reviewed score sheets judge scored 15 put 16 consecutive maneu vers 7 As mentioned asphalt extremely smooth making takeoffs piece cake spite scores easy maneuver remained 7 8 After two days watching flights checking score board felt relationship between flight score purely random observed virtually no training judges warmup beyond per functory flight since hovered over ficial circle like vultures no discussions among judges what going once competition started according Keith Trostie single Ameri can judge Quality judging impossible does require token effort very least would expect intensive training site coupled feedback meet progFesses want give heartfelt thanks ap Bob Baron predation dedication people make possible participation FAI competition people include team selection officials judges helpers team man agers AMA personnel dues-paying AMA membership contributing members industry well competitors selves Another Aerobatics Flier first thing comes mind writing article about representing Unit ed States Control Line World Cham pionships extend heartfelt thank thousands AMA members dues contributions support made experience possible myself Im sure other team members great big thanks What kind experience two words - hard work Preparation began last winter made yet another redesign effort tion series Stunt ships built finished completely new Excita tion II incorporating subtle effective aerodynamic changes intended eliminate weak points its predecessor Intimi dation Although forced circumstances plane owned piece fly Intimidation team trials last years Nats never pleased its performance See future issue PAMPA Stunt News details youre terested Test flights early May indicated new plane indeed best ship date Comparatively easy wins two contests against competitive fliers spirits confidence high level However has happened often past misfortune struck again Two weeks before leaving Sweden airplane destroyed through failure heavy-duty ball link popped off pulling out wingover will revelation closest friends have told everyone till now accident resulted snagged line takeoff Ive lost airplanes quick-link-type failures wasnt mentally prepared barrage told sos certain follow Id told truth rate now forced fail back Intimidation try two weeks become competitive airplane quite frankly hated fly disheart ened point nearly called Bob Gieseke see prepared go teams first alternate However years effort finally make team made quitting unacceptable alternative finish Starting same afternoon non-stop effort try get old Intimidation trimmed acceptable level World Class competition exception evening Shareen took out got pleasantly blasted day spent either field work bench changing trim engines etc time met rest team New York airplane about 90% fingers crossed hopes extra six days Oxelosund prior competi tion would allow final refinements plane pilot Alas Attempts acclimate time change nine hours California tilted circle about three feet higher side fickle normally turbulent wind plus case rookie nerves resulted very er ratic performance part both myself team Only Lesas results indi catereally seemed get act order official flights As probably aware fourth fifth sixth individual placings resulted very tight finish team award Ted Fancher surprisingly strong Chinese team com bined scores outpointed second seventh eighth places 125 points out approximately 7500 total about 114% Given vaunted invincibility US Stunt team several questions naturally arise Are really getting good Did US team perform poorly combi nation both about Swede Ove Andersson 3rd place gift host country Are European judges tired US runaways purposely discrimina tory Yes no little Chinese team obviously skillful well-practiced especially well-prepared Although planes lost transit until two days before competition began although worst possible time zone change made obvious progress flight deserved second-place team award Dahzong second-place finisher unusual uses no handle attaches lines steel rings slips index ring fingers thus able directly control response sensitivity widening closing gap between fingers him worked US team never flew level did team trials strength has always exceptional precision Whatever style judge may prefer terms presentation cannot ignore pattern obviously superior size shape elevations Unfor tunately sloping site turbulence made technically superior flight appear erratic imprecise ie fly Square Eight ground level two feet high er right side left what happens angles sides relative other etc net result US team never able demonstrate its superiority convincing fashion last two questions concerning Ove Andersson judging see tied together Ove very good pilot very proficient what have come characterize Euro pean style flying typified Composteilo Italy. loud large instant February 1983 111 corners very unlike current American standards especially stressed recent team trials ie tight precise smooth European style familiar acceptable predominantly European panel judges best European fliers French Italians flew style Ove definitely gave best performance genre thus deserved highest placing European Inasmuch diffi cult Americans show right stuff two-by-four fashion un reasonable judges might willing score good European-style flight high ly mediocre US -style Finally true US 900pound gorilla international Stunt circles team victory another country would wildly popular because Americans disliked because underdog victory always popular especially happen some guys extent probably certain subconscious bias part European judges dont say cirtical recognize reality job judge accurately possibly can Im convinced gentlemen did very best job could job fly patterns well enough hod recognize super iority did jobs t Bob didnt sweep top four places. t fun Yes Hard work bet satisfied No Would again betcha Scale NC Veteran Contestant High quality word Reno air planes pilots particularly meet man agement Monty Patricia Groves few airplanes oldthe winner F4C around 10 yearsbut first World Championships Also re markable new modelers teams incredibly talented producing ex quisitely-detailed engineered aircraft time few years ago occasional model engineering chanical design features unique Almost present-day champion ship competitors depend entirely upon hobby shop items complete airplanes Spe cial parts operational landing gears ac curate functional strut fittings engine mounts mufflers being made modelers What really remarkable caliber craftsman finds time polish piloting skill sufficient degree attain proficiency needed national team member competitive number new faces Reno reassures us dying art Organization management Groves good better observed past championships Complaints heard some visiting US modelers about slow pace event answer event intended rapidfire entertainment spectators Time needs taken between flights judges dis cuss what has observed relaxed atmo sphere beneficial contestants ever once model ready flight stopwatch made certain no dal lying agree some gaps flying bit long US teams performance serious letdown after first-place showing Ottawa two years previously Eight years ago other US-sponsored World Championship modelers swept first three places Hope repetition dashed crashes several models two months has passed since meet have yet found reason crash Ryan RC equipment immediately installed another plane has fly ing successfully ever since Ryan shown no tendency seriously unstable its earlier flights now appears re pairable although its low static score leaves doubt about its worthiness Temporarily accident thinking must better way spend time playing less vulnerable toys watching TV chas ing girls etc final decision has yet made thing stands out mind going spend AMA money send teams practice session training camp should done under carefully-controlled conditions particularly regards altitude flying site training camp 1982 Mint Julep contest served well FAI competition indoctrination its low alti tude didnt prepare us what come Reno density altitude ranged 5000 feet early morning 8500 feet heat midday Monty Groves made point observations Model afion November 1980 page 92 Its mat ter degree seriousness approach World Championships Shouldnt prospective team members made aware will expected attend practice Bob Wischer session Too few really excellent US Scale modelers have tried make team patriotic fervor fierce national pride Believe being team member World Championships worth effort next will probably held historic LeBourget Airport near Paris 1984 team selections made 1983 CL Top US Flier Participation World Championships people chance lifetime participate WC USSR can described truly incredible small-town boy Midwest eye-opener indeed Never have met people warm friendlyand eager friends have found important item have along vocabulary least key words native language ever make team again Ill sure learn enough native language order meals ask directions explain simple model tech niques Speaking some native language would also helpful souvenir-trad ers have surrounded some people trading souvenirs exciting model show So dont worry about taking too swaps Im sure conr take enough model boxes didnt cause much trouble expected real problem return Moscow London people charge airport Moscow charged us much freight us expected size model box very important box too wide pass through walk-in door returned shop first thing did cut 6 width model box food Russia good exact impression something person has decide himself contest everything went very smoothly plenty officials help out needed Translators assigned team always alert problems Also fuel provided much better us expected nitro methane available almost miracle far concerned four 05 25s didnt start whole lot differently did FAI fuel practicing summer Another surprise team manager John Preston seems sights sounds didnt cloud awareness instance example model turn-in static scale judging sleepily set B-i 7 judging table turned see John explaining fine detail points explained him early summer remember thinking myself did know John took good care us Now know much fun World Championships really Im going trying much harder make team future hope Ill seeing next team trials dont know what youre missing CL Team Member Stephen M Ashby people Friday Thirteenth known its overabundance good tune case quite con trary converging three modelers manager four large casket-shaped ply wood boxes OHare International Airport Jeff Perez in Chicago long awaited day finally arrived bound Kiev USSR compete 1982 Control Line Scale World Championships Air France ticket agent handled boxes flight arrange ments expediency true profession alism grateful smoothest entire trip magic flight giant 747 turned night day back night again Before bleary eyes somewhat foggy brain could cope jet lag stood before close scrutiny Russian customs agent Arriving four days early Kiev presented big problem at 112 Model Aviation boxes met Borispol Airport gentleman name Fiordor dont ask last name Although spoke no Eng lish understood very little what actually transpiring did quickly realize having difficulty arranging trans portation boxes After lot shoe leather several hours deliberation Fior dor finagled large truck quick ly way 100 kilometers per hour doesnt take long get youre going destination turned out Dnieper Hotel unloaded model boxes stacked corner lobby Dont think didnt provoke some strange looks direction early arrival did give us opportuni ty acclimate ourselves see much very beautiful city Kiev walked walked photographing everything sight until feet refused another step think tennis shoes need recap job setting Dnieper Hotel right middle Kiev close Dnieper River spent day watch ing large cruisers hydrofoils racing up down ybody got film Efficient Fiordor once again met us Hotel Dnieper nineteenth moved wordly goods Motel Pro lissok official housing competi tion As teams judges began arrive throughout afternoon evening pace quickened excitement level heightened began introduce ourselves speculate what competition would like intro duced official Intourist translator Riassa Pougachova Riassa some kind lady could best described simple word kind ness constant companion throughout entire competition along giving us personalized tours around Kiev could always found just few steps away sitting bleachers patiently waiting sometimes rain patience rivaled Job deserves huge thanks service us accommodations Motel Prolissok very hospitable Everyone Intourist office desk clerks helpful friendly rooms cozy ade quate personal bath facilities complete large tub hand-held shower Dick separate dining area tables set team appropriate countrys flag centerpiece food fresh very little preservatives used Russia part very tasty Its good thing liked tomatoes cucumbers because meal started manner along light dark bread butter Swiss cheese herring smoked salmon second course usually involved bowl several dif ferent types Ukranian borshch cabbage soup mysterious things therein Want John third best course found items like beefsteak Chicken Kiev breaded pork cubed beets fried pota toes rice like Mineral water usually served drink typical European stylewarm nyet ice An occasional champagne Pepsi thats right Russia has Pepsi might availability dictated Let add being teetotaler lived Pepsis quickly acquired nick name Europeans Stefan-Pepsi Cola morning Riassa Fiordor own personal driver escorted us through Checkpoint Charlie Kievs city limits Chaika flying site just beyond city limits Chaika doubt best Control Line facility Ive seen circles smoothly blacktopped surrounded high fencing Bleachers encircled fly ing area usually filled day competition preparation area pulltesting weigh-ins very efficient helped smooth-running contest area also lined bleachers beautiful flower garden added spectrum color area flying area also sported permanent covered lockable pit area contestants Whens last time youve flown circle like control tower directed competition calling flier ready area new friend Yury Gulin did outstanding job PA speaking both Russian English Dur ing lulls action music played through sound system helped soothe jagged nerves least com petitor . opening ceremonies filled pageantry excitement complete contestants parade bands speeches low cloud cover drizzle prevented much what would have fantastic air show did get see some aircraft during practice maneuvers day prior opening ceremony treat see Wilgas Yak-50s Antonov 2s Also hand assortment parachutists heli copters motorized hang-glider show supposed end 60 parachut ists jumping same time Its too bad weather spoiled competition thrilling well frustrating sense wanted film flights possible yet own airplane prepare worry about Am up next John Russian Antonovmodels truly works art craftsmanship engineering highest quality Polish models also superb spent long time ogling Jerry Ostrowskis P-38 true masterpiece Russian aircraft equal ly exciting watch flight scale four-bladed variable-pitch props Fow ler flaps brakes landing lights host other goodies Actually flights very enjoyable well educational extremely interesting see individual equipment flying techniques con testant flight provided something new spectators added new dimension least to flying portion WC large round applause went up following takeoff touch-and-go landing gear re traction other flight function demon strated contestant After com plete program specators showed appreciation another large round applause wasnt sure supposed bow just look dumb time us moved models hangar pits surrounded people taking photographs autograph-seekers signed little bit everything shirts posters signed 35mm camera spectators interested us press well did feel some what like celebrities inter viewed Russian television three times also interviewed correspondent TASS official news agency Russia interviewed Olesandr Lip enko gentleman newspaper Kiev press releases handled George press person Again last name escapes George secretary cordial helpful during interviews Thanks George certainly hope made positive impression upon Russian people appeared favorite pastimes lot people Kiev trading pins pins commemorating almost anything also pins Russian aircraft anxiously traded AMA material well Sig pins patches gobbled up unbelievable rate quickly ran out trading material tried explain Rus sian people simply gave us items saying gift present Quite gesture friendship last count 84 pins tried pin some cap quick ly outweighed MU-2 During week privilege making new friends fact cama raderie among competitors especi ally rewarding Most evenings spent using lots gestures drawing pictures effort communicate Czechoslovakian team members Pavel Raj chart spoke English able transla tor during after-hours discussions amazing find small world really vel pen pal home city thanks due lot people special note thanks Polish team use electric starter another fine gesture sportsmanship Thanks Jerry Lech found difficult express appreciation Fiodor Riassa valuable help Thanks Russian peo ple made stay memorable occasion Following same basic opening format closing ceremonies brought end week Ill long remember presenta tion awards especially touching Russian flag raised national anthem played Valery Kramarenko winning contestant US team presented two awards Jeff Perez given award being youngest competitor ripe old age 31 team member given long-stemmed rose turn presented Riassa Upon reflection WC have memories biggest impression havent realized already fact treated such amity people Kiev closing ceremonies presiding Russian general stated speech sports ambassador peace think hes right Six nations came gether sharing emotion-packed week unique bond friendship came same conclusionthat members United Nations should modelers feel ings can best summarized expression often used Polish team members Absolutely Fantastic February 1983 113 K WE QUIET Use effective muffler SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX Competition News will present time time constructive thought-provoking ideas criticisms AMA rules policies affect competitors issue has two sides CN will endeavor print viewpoints have submittedwithin limits available space uniqueness constructiveness timeliness good taste Determination appropri ateness publication of matters must necessity rest solely publisher thoughts presented author should necessarily construed AMA HQ AMA officers publisher should note publication rules-change policy-change idea does necessarily mean specific proposal has presented Contest Board Executive Council appropriate committee such action responsibility author anyone else interested obtaining official action Toys Models As newly-designated grandfather Ive suddenly become interested making wood en toys Some might say Ive making balsa wood toys myself years some respects right differ ences however similarities differences between toys models have brought focus after reading introduction delightful book Art Making Wooden Toys Peter Stevenson models toys similar two ways First see models reference ourselves builders much child sees hand-made toy reference toy maker As Stevenson puts tailor-made handcrafted toy uniquely tangible usable piece evidence testifying concern child part someone child values child can steps construction somehow mag ically turn inert lump lumber shining mobilealmost livingentity much better time sees re members stands for' seocnd similarity related final reason making toys Its fun adds Its art form well source relaxing entertainment continues pointing out no mat ter humbleor sloppily madea toy might will probably valued highly piece fine craftsmanship per haps unfortunately subtle differences between toys models begin emerge Most though Stephenson says toy making theres no pressure concern basic satety well tendency improve craftsmanship adds element pressure model build ing same pressure trying finish model last minute before fun fly pressure what Stevenson calls serious business involved building some thing such operating model aircraft car boat blunder now construc tion means good deal embarrassment everything comes unstuck wrong moment later have feel element pressure take models seriously would toys can stray far seriousness impor tant ingredients fun relaxing enter tainment lost Somehow need balance seriousness fun models become objects worship minute toy worshipped Steven son observes its no longer good playing toy simply fun mma few hundred feet either way goes 0 goes X 0 w 0 x 0 w 0 x 0 w 0 x en 0 w 0 x en 0 w 0 x en 0 -g 0 X en 0 w 0 x en 0 -o w 0 X en 0 0 0 X en 0 0 w 0 x en 0 0 w 0 x en 0 0 0 en 0 0 w 0 x en 0 0 0 x 5 They poor craftsmen models look like put together hammer saw Whats point spend ing few hundred hours building beautiful model way person flies going sooner later usually does have wait too long see plane splattered over turf Its attrition like Divine Wind philosophy Japan summer 1945 quan tity counts quality ute its cut lumber stock day its finally put shelf remind someone good years lasted through final analysis perhaps our6 flier does have crash Sid Nolan models s#ould toys creations should said before just matter primarily sources fun take sen- time usually can counted let ously extent necessary insure loose vocal holler whoop - something safe reliable operation effort like Wow-wee. did see Man improve craftsmanship skill really parked good time something operating models contributes fun effecL normal reaction crash relaxing entertainment values part pilot silence followed toy making remain us models pain despair accept reality begin add stress tensions feel losing inventory time time within ourselves toward others part hobby Most us try learn have lost values building playing something experience strive toys can bringavoid cause can determined next time Any indication joy glee after putting sure mark imma ture flier Reprinted Airmailer newsletter Benton County OR Radio Control Club Jim Trump editor Immature Modeler Ray Cummings person does recog nize him What nature probelm should concern good questions will attempt identify him you can guard lest affliction spread find yourself same situation really attitude yet knows could con tagious Its bad enough have ranksif others join same folly results could really dramatic fastl First lets take look profile proper identification 1 beginner has flying some time usually bored con ventional procedure knows rules yet chooses ignore because tend inhibit concept fun 2 Age factor adolescent flier can age ns retirement come sizes shapes 3 thrill seekers Always throttle wide open Full bore way go 4 Thpy love dare-devil stunts go beyond limit normal risk few favor ites flying plane below line sight bank directly front flight line anybody out park pub lic know its just too bad ht Another flying plane stand trees left runway zoom ing up last minute Depth percep tion important again whats SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX 114 Model Aviation attitude adolescent flier really indicates would better off another hobby have seen way some people race RC cars example bouncing off walls other have same desire myself get oppor tunity ride dodge-em Atlantic City seems everything has its place brings bottom line should concerned clubs vital asset flying site lose bit turf reason b itself would seriously threatened reason field must considered sacred ground respected very life-giving reason existence VFSS person wishes fly reckless daredevil style him flying site Let him take need thrills private place responsible outcome Everyone has own reason being hobby have stake flying site reason must ever abused serve anyones need excitement cost safety Thats another good reason stick rules site never know watching what thinking must aware obligation keep up image positive possible out Reckless flying stunts serve interest weh need bring home message like play games mandatory See field Reprinted Hear Ye newsletter Valley Forge Signal Seekers Inc Valley Forge PA Editor Ray Cummings X 0 1 0 2 X 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 C x 0 4 0 0 x 0 4 0 en x 0 a4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 x 0 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en AMA Modelers Working br Modelersi
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/02
Page Numbers: 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114
NEWSLETT ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS FF Team Manager Congratulated its recent person meeting held Detroit Ml November 20 1982 1982 FAI Free Flight learn Selection Com mittee unaimously passed resolution giving sincere thanks Reid Simpson out standing performance manager 1981 US FF team lauded profound understanding needs team superb planning great devotion duty discharging responsibilities expressed thought entire US aeromodeling community owes him un payable debt gratitude members committee Rol Anderson Paul Crowley C Wayne Drake Doug Galbreath Bill Gibbons Bob Hatschek CC Johnson Charles Markos Tom McLaugh lin Bob Sifleet Henry Struck Emergency NC Rules Proposal Remember controversy over RC Pattern rule changed way fliers thought should have new rule book has lot heat about reported past issues Competition Newsletter President John Griggs column AMA News Well recent letter AMA president Walter Nic Damuck Jr Waterbury CT proposed proposal question re-voted RC Contest Board perhaps Emergency Proposal rules could amended quickly letter found its way Chairman RC Contest Board polled Board whether should handled Emer gency Proposal ballots indicated Emergency Proposal should considered No immediate ruling require input Board members require publica tion request earliest possible date proceed Final Vote proposal being published month satisfy Contest Board proce dures outlined above Interested modelers can find complete Contest Board Proce dures June 1982 Competition News letter next step will Contest Boards Final Vote taken four six weeks after publication Emergency Proposal means Final Vote ballot will sent out Board members sometime between end January middle February 1983 Modelers 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW interested expressing opinion Emergency Proposal should contact prefer ably writing RC Contest Board mem ber own AMA districts before Final Vote ballot due returned AMA HQ tabulation Emergency RC Rules Proposal RC-82-1 8Pattern Change maneuvers some Pattern classes create suggested short list class-patterns proposes change some maneuvers Pattern classes provide short-list' patterns class shorten Expert Masters patterns match fuel capacity WASHINGTON DC 20005 pipe-equipped engines changes various class-patterns given accom panying Table 1 Russell Knetzger Shorewood WI states maneuver changes have proposed reflect principle ever-increasing difficulty shortlist patterns given encourage uniformity local contestswhere shortlists rule exception Revises para 3916 3917 3918 3919 pp 42 43 1982-83 AMA rule book Note original proposal has edited slightly harmony 1982-83 AMA rule book instead 1980-81 rule book originally addressed continued page 176 Competition Directory CONTEST COORDINATORSFF Pat English 823 Broadway Vincennes IN 47591 I Bernice Williams 347 Southwick Rd Westfield MA 01085 VII seems anti district accept Miclsigani ii R SObrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven Queens NY 11421 Gregg Seydel 3625 East Ion Terrace Cudahy Wi 53110 RC Ernest Nikodem 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 Michigan RC Bill Puori 28 Pernwood Dr Commack NY 11725 RC Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 48174 lii Ken RaIser 427 Elm Dr Nazareth PA 18064 lEasti CL & FF Psul Smith 11112 Dill Dr sterling Hgts. 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Philadelphia PA 19107 IX Michael Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 IV Ron McNally 6118 eardu Ate Springfield VA 22152 X Vic Garner P0 Box 573 LivermOre CA 94550 V Dave Hemstrasght PD Box 171 Moncks Corner SC 29481 XI John Thompson 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 SCALE CONTEST BOARD VI Bob lJnderwooo 4109 Concord Oaks St Louis MD 63128 Ire Sean 52 Langholw Dr Nashsa NH 03060 VII Claude McCullough RR 1 Box 487 Montezuma IA 50171 II Robert Clemens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14612 VIII Buddy Irwin 922 Sundown Ln Desoto TX 75115 Ill Edward Wisser 1521 Summt St McKeeaport PA 15130 IX Dean Copeland 7817 Seward St. Omaha NE 88114 IV Bob Karlsson 2643 Marsh Rd Wilmington 0819810 X Bill Slroman 12218 Dune St Norwalk CA 90680 V David PIart 6940 NW 15th Pt Lauderdale FL33313 XI Earle Moorhead 275$ View Place S Salem OR 97302 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow RO Waylano MA 01778 VI Chrs Marsuno 8578 Ginger St John MO 63114 II Merrick Andrews 100 River Rd A-il Bogota NJ 07603 VII Rictard Doig 6 Canary Hill Dr Pontiac MI 48055 III Walter P Van Gorder 5669 Victory View LI Cincinnati VIII Ralph leudl Tenny Box 548 Richardson TX 75080 OH 45238IX Stan Chilton 300S Main Wichita KS 67202 IV Don SruiI 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102X Clarence Mather 3860 Ecochee Ave. San Diego CA 92117 V John Martin 3227 Darwin St Coconut Grove Mami PLXI Dave Hagen 19957 S Red Land Rd Oregon City OR 97045 33133 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tupelo Naperville IL 60540 February 1983 109 -4 I World Championships Commentaries Indoor US Top Placer Jim Richmond Flying model planes underground crystal palace Romania What could far-out exotic salt Slanic Prahova called Crystal Palace Romanians deed palatial dimension crystaline composition sheer size under ground dirigible hangar amazed us time stepped off elevator awesome cavern Undoubtedly unusual flying site world US team arrived Romania planes fairly good shape Rodem skys model box suffered some damage conveyer Bucharest airport An internal brace dislodged causing considerable damage planes During several practice sessions prior main event tried get act gether two major problems finding right power combination trimming planes handle enormous power burst required get up cold 500 F air difficult resolve short time available ceremony opening competition held courtyard near en trance team carried flag country marched around court yard respective positions course four-year-old son help flag-carrying think little girls Slanic fell love himfor mobbed after ceremony rescue him hugs kisses Romanians went all-out make event important memorable posters airport along roads depicting World Champs Slanic flags participating countries both hotel posters over town bus dis posal decked Out restaurant first aid facility 'miles' plastic sheet plastic used retard air movement particularly elevator shaft sculpture Indoor model plane entrance Now else have ever seen end first three days competition Rodemsky out front first flight 3410 us could consistently get planes top became problem hung damaged planes catwalk around 200-ft ceiling Harlan Banks trouble getting planes high enough cold air problem would plague throughout competition did 3134 2739 starters doing better practice Next day did 3637 put lead end Round Four Basking glory temporary lead very pleasant short-lived next day hung first flight wall series problems last round causing lose flight Mean Romanian Aurel Morar put up great 3656 take first place two-flight total 7000 Dave Pymm England came second two-flight total 6949 third 6811 believe Cezar Banks enjoyed compe tition rest us managed improve flight times take sixth place Harlan Rodemsky both com mended tremendous effort made get planes repaired trimmed flying site Bud Romak did great job team manager outfitted us flashy fluorescent orange coats wouldnt lose us furnished kinds flashlights carbattery-powered spotlight used everyone incrediblyhe managed ship helium tank Romania everyone could balloon-steer retrieve planes stuck wall always hand help us flights appeared Romanians want use permanent Indoor site well being tourist attraction im pressed improvements made compared 1970 World Champion ships held planes destroyed wall due heat-agitated air time fluorescent lights used main flight cavern everyone fliers timers kept outer adjoining chamber still some drift times felt acceptable would like try luck Crystal Palace again sometime Defending World Champion Erv Rodemsky World Championships always spectacu lar exciting first trip Romanian salt 1970 reporter substi tute team manager time defending World Champion first reports conditions described ideal flying siteover 200 ft high no drift temperature cool 500 requiring small low-pitch props order reach ceiling 1970 Romanian Aero Club attempted provide comfort competitors installing electric heaters strong incandescent lights along body heat officials con testants created drift proved fatal models time organizers went great expense removing heaters replacing lights cool fluorescent fix tures also kept people out main flying area possible Because level performance skill have improved during past 12 years models flew successfully Despite ef forts overcome drift problem availability steering balloons models ever ended up clinging walls own case turbulence drift wiped out five six officials series personal disasters started upon arrival Bucharest Airport Instead hand-carrying model box Luft hansa personnel done Romanian air port employee tried make three-ft box go through two-ft hole conveyor belt agonizing crunch belt jammed splitting box open ruining ship inside working day night next three days managed put together some patched-up heavy crooked models time test flying damage occurred broken parts ob vious showed up air loads imposed first round 3410 high time first three rounds unable put good second flight due bad air tried combinations hitting roof eight minutes ceiling scrubbing another six backing off turns climb three-fourths way up Nothing helped models would simply hang cat walk superbly retrieved Popa slide down jagged salt surface tearing props wings apart contest really pre pared six fully-tested models built climb well cold air design philoso phy thick airfoils center thin tips wide over 3 props heavy rubber strong motor stick bracing proved fact six official flights achieved altitude strove defeated site itself Id like express gratitude con test organizers officials doing thing humanly possible compensate conditions beyond control least trip home easy since last round no models left ship home broken box Control Line Combat Flier Gary Arnold great 1982 CL World Champi onships Tom Fluker mighty can get guys Texas made piece cakewhy wasnt scared until saw competition Thanks AMA people worked us Sweden Thanks whole Adamison family World Engines Midwest Products Hender sons Hobby K&B Tom Kerr Chris Machim pit man Ron Colombo other team members wives great peoplefirst time ever saw Stunt guy up close afraid get ting him dirty awhile whole team worked together help other some kind wonderful magic also have say something about beaches nice cant say enough about exciting way back airport Team Race guys wanted fly 110 Model Aviation little Combat once-in-a-lifetime experience shall always remember Precision Aerobatics Contestant Being member US CL Aerobatics Team has longtime goal felt proud part select group fliers have represented United States Having national competitor years heard stories about World Championships nothing quite equals firsthand experience logistical aspects venture could have gone better comfortably housed persons equipment arriv ing safely considerable time available practice team managers must have done jobs extremely well since team speaking Stunt fliers concentrate flying would too easy dismiss efforts managers transporting team dedicated crazies thou sands miles requires same attention detail competitor needs success Having arrived plenty time equipment order well mostly surround ed friendly natives viewing what must some beautiful countryside world reason optimistic Once actual business flying started saw optimism unfounded starters flying circle nor flat official Stunt circle Although paved microfinish relative AMA Nats runways three-foot drop side circle other segment severe dip precluded visual reference ground wind happened blowing direction Tall trees bordered third circle high bank picking up another quarter circle winds came over trees high bank no less open war fare between pilot plane However US team arrived almost week before other team far practice peculiar circle Under standably felt could cope well competition Once scoring started above became irrelevantthere seemed little correlation between quality flight score assigned Flights flown team severe turbulence scored higher under close ideal conditions second flight 90-degree shift wind direction prior giving signal start engine five judges took upon himself move directly upwind least four judges scored entire pat tern side As reviewed score sheets judge scored 15 put 16 consecutive maneu vers 7 As mentioned asphalt extremely smooth making takeoffs piece cake spite scores easy maneuver remained 7 8 After two days watching flights checking score board felt relationship between flight score purely random observed virtually no training judges warmup beyond per functory flight since hovered over ficial circle like vultures no discussions among judges what going once competition started according Keith Trostie single Ameri can judge Quality judging impossible does require token effort very least would expect intensive training site coupled feedback meet progFesses want give heartfelt thanks ap Bob Baron predation dedication people make possible participation FAI competition people include team selection officials judges helpers team man agers AMA personnel dues-paying AMA membership contributing members industry well competitors selves Another Aerobatics Flier first thing comes mind writing article about representing Unit ed States Control Line World Cham pionships extend heartfelt thank thousands AMA members dues contributions support made experience possible myself Im sure other team members great big thanks What kind experience two words - hard work Preparation began last winter made yet another redesign effort tion series Stunt ships built finished completely new Excita tion II incorporating subtle effective aerodynamic changes intended eliminate weak points its predecessor Intimi dation Although forced circumstances plane owned piece fly Intimidation team trials last years Nats never pleased its performance See future issue PAMPA Stunt News details youre terested Test flights early May indicated new plane indeed best ship date Comparatively easy wins two contests against competitive fliers spirits confidence high level However has happened often past misfortune struck again Two weeks before leaving Sweden airplane destroyed through failure heavy-duty ball link popped off pulling out wingover will revelation closest friends have told everyone till now accident resulted snagged line takeoff Ive lost airplanes quick-link-type failures wasnt mentally prepared barrage told sos certain follow Id told truth rate now forced fail back Intimidation try two weeks become competitive airplane quite frankly hated fly disheart ened point nearly called Bob Gieseke see prepared go teams first alternate However years effort finally make team made quitting unacceptable alternative finish Starting same afternoon non-stop effort try get old Intimidation trimmed acceptable level World Class competition exception evening Shareen took out got pleasantly blasted day spent either field work bench changing trim engines etc time met rest team New York airplane about 90% fingers crossed hopes extra six days Oxelosund prior competi tion would allow final refinements plane pilot Alas Attempts acclimate time change nine hours California tilted circle about three feet higher side fickle normally turbulent wind plus case rookie nerves resulted very er ratic performance part both myself team Only Lesas results indi catereally seemed get act order official flights As probably aware fourth fifth sixth individual placings resulted very tight finish team award Ted Fancher surprisingly strong Chinese team com bined scores outpointed second seventh eighth places 125 points out approximately 7500 total about 114% Given vaunted invincibility US Stunt team several questions naturally arise Are really getting good Did US team perform poorly combi nation both about Swede Ove Andersson 3rd place gift host country Are European judges tired US runaways purposely discrimina tory Yes no little Chinese team obviously skillful well-practiced especially well-prepared Although planes lost transit until two days before competition began although worst possible time zone change made obvious progress flight deserved second-place team award Dahzong second-place finisher unusual uses no handle attaches lines steel rings slips index ring fingers thus able directly control response sensitivity widening closing gap between fingers him worked US team never flew level did team trials strength has always exceptional precision Whatever style judge may prefer terms presentation cannot ignore pattern obviously superior size shape elevations Unfor tunately sloping site turbulence made technically superior flight appear erratic imprecise ie fly Square Eight ground level two feet high er right side left what happens angles sides relative other etc net result US team never able demonstrate its superiority convincing fashion last two questions concerning Ove Andersson judging see tied together Ove very good pilot very proficient what have come characterize Euro pean style flying typified Composteilo Italy. loud large instant February 1983 111 corners very unlike current American standards especially stressed recent team trials ie tight precise smooth European style familiar acceptable predominantly European panel judges best European fliers French Italians flew style Ove definitely gave best performance genre thus deserved highest placing European Inasmuch diffi cult Americans show right stuff two-by-four fashion un reasonable judges might willing score good European-style flight high ly mediocre US -style Finally true US 900pound gorilla international Stunt circles team victory another country would wildly popular because Americans disliked because underdog victory always popular especially happen some guys extent probably certain subconscious bias part European judges dont say cirtical recognize reality job judge accurately possibly can Im convinced gentlemen did very best job could job fly patterns well enough hod recognize super iority did jobs t Bob didnt sweep top four places. t fun Yes Hard work bet satisfied No Would again betcha Scale NC Veteran Contestant High quality word Reno air planes pilots particularly meet man agement Monty Patricia Groves few airplanes oldthe winner F4C around 10 yearsbut first World Championships Also re markable new modelers teams incredibly talented producing ex quisitely-detailed engineered aircraft time few years ago occasional model engineering chanical design features unique Almost present-day champion ship competitors depend entirely upon hobby shop items complete airplanes Spe cial parts operational landing gears ac curate functional strut fittings engine mounts mufflers being made modelers What really remarkable caliber craftsman finds time polish piloting skill sufficient degree attain proficiency needed national team member competitive number new faces Reno reassures us dying art Organization management Groves good better observed past championships Complaints heard some visiting US modelers about slow pace event answer event intended rapidfire entertainment spectators Time needs taken between flights judges dis cuss what has observed relaxed atmo sphere beneficial contestants ever once model ready flight stopwatch made certain no dal lying agree some gaps flying bit long US teams performance serious letdown after first-place showing Ottawa two years previously Eight years ago other US-sponsored World Championship modelers swept first three places Hope repetition dashed crashes several models two months has passed since meet have yet found reason crash Ryan RC equipment immediately installed another plane has fly ing successfully ever since Ryan shown no tendency seriously unstable its earlier flights now appears re pairable although its low static score leaves doubt about its worthiness Temporarily accident thinking must better way spend time playing less vulnerable toys watching TV chas ing girls etc final decision has yet made thing stands out mind going spend AMA money send teams practice session training camp should done under carefully-controlled conditions particularly regards altitude flying site training camp 1982 Mint Julep contest served well FAI competition indoctrination its low alti tude didnt prepare us what come Reno density altitude ranged 5000 feet early morning 8500 feet heat midday Monty Groves made point observations Model afion November 1980 page 92 Its mat ter degree seriousness approach World Championships Shouldnt prospective team members made aware will expected attend practice Bob Wischer session Too few really excellent US Scale modelers have tried make team patriotic fervor fierce national pride Believe being team member World Championships worth effort next will probably held historic LeBourget Airport near Paris 1984 team selections made 1983 CL Top US Flier Participation World Championships people chance lifetime participate WC USSR can described truly incredible small-town boy Midwest eye-opener indeed Never have met people warm friendlyand eager friends have found important item have along vocabulary least key words native language ever make team again Ill sure learn enough native language order meals ask directions explain simple model tech niques Speaking some native language would also helpful souvenir-trad ers have surrounded some people trading souvenirs exciting model show So dont worry about taking too swaps Im sure conr take enough model boxes didnt cause much trouble expected real problem return Moscow London people charge airport Moscow charged us much freight us expected size model box very important box too wide pass through walk-in door returned shop first thing did cut 6 width model box food Russia good exact impression something person has decide himself contest everything went very smoothly plenty officials help out needed Translators assigned team always alert problems Also fuel provided much better us expected nitro methane available almost miracle far concerned four 05 25s didnt start whole lot differently did FAI fuel practicing summer Another surprise team manager John Preston seems sights sounds didnt cloud awareness instance example model turn-in static scale judging sleepily set B-i 7 judging table turned see John explaining fine detail points explained him early summer remember thinking myself did know John took good care us Now know much fun World Championships really Im going trying much harder make team future hope Ill seeing next team trials dont know what youre missing CL Team Member Stephen M Ashby people Friday Thirteenth known its overabundance good tune case quite con trary converging three modelers manager four large casket-shaped ply wood boxes OHare International Airport Jeff Perez in Chicago long awaited day finally arrived bound Kiev USSR compete 1982 Control Line Scale World Championships Air France ticket agent handled boxes flight arrange ments expediency true profession alism grateful smoothest entire trip magic flight giant 747 turned night day back night again Before bleary eyes somewhat foggy brain could cope jet lag stood before close scrutiny Russian customs agent Arriving four days early Kiev presented big problem at 112 Model Aviation boxes met Borispol Airport gentleman name Fiordor dont ask last name Although spoke no Eng lish understood very little what actually transpiring did quickly realize having difficulty arranging trans portation boxes After lot shoe leather several hours deliberation Fior dor finagled large truck quick ly way 100 kilometers per hour doesnt take long get youre going destination turned out Dnieper Hotel unloaded model boxes stacked corner lobby Dont think didnt provoke some strange looks direction early arrival did give us opportuni ty acclimate ourselves see much very beautiful city Kiev walked walked photographing everything sight until feet refused another step think tennis shoes need recap job setting Dnieper Hotel right middle Kiev close Dnieper River spent day watch ing large cruisers hydrofoils racing up down ybody got film Efficient Fiordor once again met us Hotel Dnieper nineteenth moved wordly goods Motel Pro lissok official housing competi tion As teams judges began arrive throughout afternoon evening pace quickened excitement level heightened began introduce ourselves speculate what competition would like intro duced official Intourist translator Riassa Pougachova Riassa some kind lady could best described simple word kind ness constant companion throughout entire competition along giving us personalized tours around Kiev could always found just few steps away sitting bleachers patiently waiting sometimes rain patience rivaled Job deserves huge thanks service us accommodations Motel Prolissok very hospitable Everyone Intourist office desk clerks helpful friendly rooms cozy ade quate personal bath facilities complete large tub hand-held shower Dick separate dining area tables set team appropriate countrys flag centerpiece food fresh very little preservatives used Russia part very tasty Its good thing liked tomatoes cucumbers because meal started manner along light dark bread butter Swiss cheese herring smoked salmon second course usually involved bowl several dif ferent types Ukranian borshch cabbage soup mysterious things therein Want John third best course found items like beefsteak Chicken Kiev breaded pork cubed beets fried pota toes rice like Mineral water usually served drink typical European stylewarm nyet ice An occasional champagne Pepsi thats right Russia has Pepsi might availability dictated Let add being teetotaler lived Pepsis quickly acquired nick name Europeans Stefan-Pepsi Cola morning Riassa Fiordor own personal driver escorted us through Checkpoint Charlie Kievs city limits Chaika flying site just beyond city limits Chaika doubt best Control Line facility Ive seen circles smoothly blacktopped surrounded high fencing Bleachers encircled fly ing area usually filled day competition preparation area pulltesting weigh-ins very efficient helped smooth-running contest area also lined bleachers beautiful flower garden added spectrum color area flying area also sported permanent covered lockable pit area contestants Whens last time youve flown circle like control tower directed competition calling flier ready area new friend Yury Gulin did outstanding job PA speaking both Russian English Dur ing lulls action music played through sound system helped soothe jagged nerves least com petitor . opening ceremonies filled pageantry excitement complete contestants parade bands speeches low cloud cover drizzle prevented much what would have fantastic air show did get see some aircraft during practice maneuvers day prior opening ceremony treat see Wilgas Yak-50s Antonov 2s Also hand assortment parachutists heli copters motorized hang-glider show supposed end 60 parachut ists jumping same time Its too bad weather spoiled competition thrilling well frustrating sense wanted film flights possible yet own airplane prepare worry about Am up next John Russian Antonovmodels truly works art craftsmanship engineering highest quality Polish models also superb spent long time ogling Jerry Ostrowskis P-38 true masterpiece Russian aircraft equal ly exciting watch flight scale four-bladed variable-pitch props Fow ler flaps brakes landing lights host other goodies Actually flights very enjoyable well educational extremely interesting see individual equipment flying techniques con testant flight provided something new spectators added new dimension least to flying portion WC large round applause went up following takeoff touch-and-go landing gear re traction other flight function demon strated contestant After com plete program specators showed appreciation another large round applause wasnt sure supposed bow just look dumb time us moved models hangar pits surrounded people taking photographs autograph-seekers signed little bit everything shirts posters signed 35mm camera spectators interested us press well did feel some what like celebrities inter viewed Russian television three times also interviewed correspondent TASS official news agency Russia interviewed Olesandr Lip enko gentleman newspaper Kiev press releases handled George press person Again last name escapes George secretary cordial helpful during interviews Thanks George certainly hope made positive impression upon Russian people appeared favorite pastimes lot people Kiev trading pins pins commemorating almost anything also pins Russian aircraft anxiously traded AMA material well Sig pins patches gobbled up unbelievable rate quickly ran out trading material tried explain Rus sian people simply gave us items saying gift present Quite gesture friendship last count 84 pins tried pin some cap quick ly outweighed MU-2 During week privilege making new friends fact cama raderie among competitors especi ally rewarding Most evenings spent using lots gestures drawing pictures effort communicate Czechoslovakian team members Pavel Raj chart spoke English able transla tor during after-hours discussions amazing find small world really vel pen pal home city thanks due lot people special note thanks Polish team use electric starter another fine gesture sportsmanship Thanks Jerry Lech found difficult express appreciation Fiodor Riassa valuable help Thanks Russian peo ple made stay memorable occasion Following same basic opening format closing ceremonies brought end week Ill long remember presenta tion awards especially touching Russian flag raised national anthem played Valery Kramarenko winning contestant US team presented two awards Jeff Perez given award being youngest competitor ripe old age 31 team member given long-stemmed rose turn presented Riassa Upon reflection WC have memories biggest impression havent realized already fact treated such amity people Kiev closing ceremonies presiding Russian general stated speech sports ambassador peace think hes right Six nations came gether sharing emotion-packed week unique bond friendship came same conclusionthat members United Nations should modelers feel ings can best summarized expression often used Polish team members Absolutely Fantastic February 1983 113 K WE QUIET Use effective muffler SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX Competition News will present time time constructive thought-provoking ideas criticisms AMA rules policies affect competitors issue has two sides CN will endeavor print viewpoints have submittedwithin limits available space uniqueness constructiveness timeliness good taste Determination appropri ateness publication of matters must necessity rest solely publisher thoughts presented author should necessarily construed AMA HQ AMA officers publisher should note publication rules-change policy-change idea does necessarily mean specific proposal has presented Contest Board Executive Council appropriate committee such action responsibility author anyone else interested obtaining official action Toys Models As newly-designated grandfather Ive suddenly become interested making wood en toys Some might say Ive making balsa wood toys myself years some respects right differ ences however similarities differences between toys models have brought focus after reading introduction delightful book Art Making Wooden Toys Peter Stevenson models toys similar two ways First see models reference ourselves builders much child sees hand-made toy reference toy maker As Stevenson puts tailor-made handcrafted toy uniquely tangible usable piece evidence testifying concern child part someone child values child can steps construction somehow mag ically turn inert lump lumber shining mobilealmost livingentity much better time sees re members stands for' seocnd similarity related final reason making toys Its fun adds Its art form well source relaxing entertainment continues pointing out no mat ter humbleor sloppily madea toy might will probably valued highly piece fine craftsmanship per haps unfortunately subtle differences between toys models begin emerge Most though Stephenson says toy making theres no pressure concern basic satety well tendency improve craftsmanship adds element pressure model build ing same pressure trying finish model last minute before fun fly pressure what Stevenson calls serious business involved building some thing such operating model aircraft car boat blunder now construc tion means good deal embarrassment everything comes unstuck wrong moment later have feel element pressure take models seriously would toys can stray far seriousness impor tant ingredients fun relaxing enter tainment lost Somehow need balance seriousness fun models become objects worship minute toy worshipped Steven son observes its no longer good playing toy simply fun mma few hundred feet either way goes 0 goes X 0 w 0 x 0 w 0 x 0 w 0 x en 0 w 0 x en 0 w 0 x en 0 -g 0 X en 0 w 0 x en 0 -o w 0 X en 0 0 0 X en 0 0 w 0 x en 0 0 w 0 x en 0 0 0 en 0 0 w 0 x en 0 0 0 x 5 They poor craftsmen models look like put together hammer saw Whats point spend ing few hundred hours building beautiful model way person flies going sooner later usually does have wait too long see plane splattered over turf Its attrition like Divine Wind philosophy Japan summer 1945 quan tity counts quality ute its cut lumber stock day its finally put shelf remind someone good years lasted through final analysis perhaps our6 flier does have crash Sid Nolan models s#ould toys creations should said before just matter primarily sources fun take sen- time usually can counted let ously extent necessary insure loose vocal holler whoop - something safe reliable operation effort like Wow-wee. did see Man improve craftsmanship skill really parked good time something operating models contributes fun effecL normal reaction crash relaxing entertainment values part pilot silence followed toy making remain us models pain despair accept reality begin add stress tensions feel losing inventory time time within ourselves toward others part hobby Most us try learn have lost values building playing something experience strive toys can bringavoid cause can determined next time Any indication joy glee after putting sure mark imma ture flier Reprinted Airmailer newsletter Benton County OR Radio Control Club Jim Trump editor Immature Modeler Ray Cummings person does recog nize him What nature probelm should concern good questions will attempt identify him you can guard lest affliction spread find yourself same situation really attitude yet knows could con tagious Its bad enough have ranksif others join same folly results could really dramatic fastl First lets take look profile proper identification 1 beginner has flying some time usually bored con ventional procedure knows rules yet chooses ignore because tend inhibit concept fun 2 Age factor adolescent flier can age ns retirement come sizes shapes 3 thrill seekers Always throttle wide open Full bore way go 4 Thpy love dare-devil stunts go beyond limit normal risk few favor ites flying plane below line sight bank directly front flight line anybody out park pub lic know its just too bad ht Another flying plane stand trees left runway zoom ing up last minute Depth percep tion important again whats SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX 114 Model Aviation attitude adolescent flier really indicates would better off another hobby have seen way some people race RC cars example bouncing off walls other have same desire myself get oppor tunity ride dodge-em Atlantic City seems everything has its place brings bottom line should concerned clubs vital asset flying site lose bit turf reason b itself would seriously threatened reason field must considered sacred ground respected very life-giving reason existence VFSS person wishes fly reckless daredevil style him flying site Let him take need thrills private place responsible outcome Everyone has own reason being hobby have stake flying site reason must ever abused serve anyones need excitement cost safety Thats another good reason stick rules site never know watching what thinking must aware obligation keep up image positive possible out Reckless flying stunts serve interest weh need bring home message like play games mandatory See field Reprinted Hear Ye newsletter Valley Forge Signal Seekers Inc Valley Forge PA Editor Ray Cummings X 0 1 0 2 X 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 C x 0 4 0 0 x 0 4 0 en x 0 a4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 x 0 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en AMA Modelers Working br Modelersi
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/02
Page Numbers: 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114
NEWSLETT ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS FF Team Manager Congratulated its recent person meeting held Detroit Ml November 20 1982 1982 FAI Free Flight learn Selection Com mittee unaimously passed resolution giving sincere thanks Reid Simpson out standing performance manager 1981 US FF team lauded profound understanding needs team superb planning great devotion duty discharging responsibilities expressed thought entire US aeromodeling community owes him un payable debt gratitude members committee Rol Anderson Paul Crowley C Wayne Drake Doug Galbreath Bill Gibbons Bob Hatschek CC Johnson Charles Markos Tom McLaugh lin Bob Sifleet Henry Struck Emergency NC Rules Proposal Remember controversy over RC Pattern rule changed way fliers thought should have new rule book has lot heat about reported past issues Competition Newsletter President John Griggs column AMA News Well recent letter AMA president Walter Nic Damuck Jr Waterbury CT proposed proposal question re-voted RC Contest Board perhaps Emergency Proposal rules could amended quickly letter found its way Chairman RC Contest Board polled Board whether should handled Emer gency Proposal ballots indicated Emergency Proposal should considered No immediate ruling require input Board members require publica tion request earliest possible date proceed Final Vote proposal being published month satisfy Contest Board proce dures outlined above Interested modelers can find complete Contest Board Proce dures June 1982 Competition News letter next step will Contest Boards Final Vote taken four six weeks after publication Emergency Proposal means Final Vote ballot will sent out Board members sometime between end January middle February 1983 Modelers 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW interested expressing opinion Emergency Proposal should contact prefer ably writing RC Contest Board mem ber own AMA districts before Final Vote ballot due returned AMA HQ tabulation Emergency RC Rules Proposal RC-82-1 8Pattern Change maneuvers some Pattern classes create suggested short list class-patterns proposes change some maneuvers Pattern classes provide short-list' patterns class shorten Expert Masters patterns match fuel capacity WASHINGTON DC 20005 pipe-equipped engines changes various class-patterns given accom panying Table 1 Russell Knetzger Shorewood WI states maneuver changes have proposed reflect principle ever-increasing difficulty shortlist patterns given encourage uniformity local contestswhere shortlists rule exception Revises para 3916 3917 3918 3919 pp 42 43 1982-83 AMA rule book Note original proposal has edited slightly harmony 1982-83 AMA rule book instead 1980-81 rule book originally addressed continued page 176 Competition Directory CONTEST COORDINATORSFF Pat English 823 Broadway Vincennes IN 47591 I Bernice Williams 347 Southwick Rd Westfield MA 01085 VII seems anti district accept Miclsigani ii R SObrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven Queens NY 11421 Gregg Seydel 3625 East Ion Terrace Cudahy Wi 53110 RC Ernest Nikodem 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 Michigan RC Bill Puori 28 Pernwood Dr Commack NY 11725 RC Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 48174 lii Ken RaIser 427 Elm Dr Nazareth PA 18064 lEasti CL & FF Psul Smith 11112 Dill Dr sterling Hgts. 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Philadelphia PA 19107 IX Michael Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 IV Ron McNally 6118 eardu Ate Springfield VA 22152 X Vic Garner P0 Box 573 LivermOre CA 94550 V Dave Hemstrasght PD Box 171 Moncks Corner SC 29481 XI John Thompson 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 SCALE CONTEST BOARD VI Bob lJnderwooo 4109 Concord Oaks St Louis MD 63128 Ire Sean 52 Langholw Dr Nashsa NH 03060 VII Claude McCullough RR 1 Box 487 Montezuma IA 50171 II Robert Clemens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14612 VIII Buddy Irwin 922 Sundown Ln Desoto TX 75115 Ill Edward Wisser 1521 Summt St McKeeaport PA 15130 IX Dean Copeland 7817 Seward St. Omaha NE 88114 IV Bob Karlsson 2643 Marsh Rd Wilmington 0819810 X Bill Slroman 12218 Dune St Norwalk CA 90680 V David PIart 6940 NW 15th Pt Lauderdale FL33313 XI Earle Moorhead 275$ View Place S Salem OR 97302 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow RO Waylano MA 01778 VI Chrs Marsuno 8578 Ginger St John MO 63114 II Merrick Andrews 100 River Rd A-il Bogota NJ 07603 VII Rictard Doig 6 Canary Hill Dr Pontiac MI 48055 III Walter P Van Gorder 5669 Victory View LI Cincinnati VIII Ralph leudl Tenny Box 548 Richardson TX 75080 OH 45238IX Stan Chilton 300S Main Wichita KS 67202 IV Don SruiI 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102X Clarence Mather 3860 Ecochee Ave. San Diego CA 92117 V John Martin 3227 Darwin St Coconut Grove Mami PLXI Dave Hagen 19957 S Red Land Rd Oregon City OR 97045 33133 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tupelo Naperville IL 60540 February 1983 109 -4 I World Championships Commentaries Indoor US Top Placer Jim Richmond Flying model planes underground crystal palace Romania What could far-out exotic salt Slanic Prahova called Crystal Palace Romanians deed palatial dimension crystaline composition sheer size under ground dirigible hangar amazed us time stepped off elevator awesome cavern Undoubtedly unusual flying site world US team arrived Romania planes fairly good shape Rodem skys model box suffered some damage conveyer Bucharest airport An internal brace dislodged causing considerable damage planes During several practice sessions prior main event tried get act gether two major problems finding right power combination trimming planes handle enormous power burst required get up cold 500 F air difficult resolve short time available ceremony opening competition held courtyard near en trance team carried flag country marched around court yard respective positions course four-year-old son help flag-carrying think little girls Slanic fell love himfor mobbed after ceremony rescue him hugs kisses Romanians went all-out make event important memorable posters airport along roads depicting World Champs Slanic flags participating countries both hotel posters over town bus dis posal decked Out restaurant first aid facility 'miles' plastic sheet plastic used retard air movement particularly elevator shaft sculpture Indoor model plane entrance Now else have ever seen end first three days competition Rodemsky out front first flight 3410 us could consistently get planes top became problem hung damaged planes catwalk around 200-ft ceiling Harlan Banks trouble getting planes high enough cold air problem would plague throughout competition did 3134 2739 starters doing better practice Next day did 3637 put lead end Round Four Basking glory temporary lead very pleasant short-lived next day hung first flight wall series problems last round causing lose flight Mean Romanian Aurel Morar put up great 3656 take first place two-flight total 7000 Dave Pymm England came second two-flight total 6949 third 6811 believe Cezar Banks enjoyed compe tition rest us managed improve flight times take sixth place Harlan Rodemsky both com mended tremendous effort made get planes repaired trimmed flying site Bud Romak did great job team manager outfitted us flashy fluorescent orange coats wouldnt lose us furnished kinds flashlights carbattery-powered spotlight used everyone incrediblyhe managed ship helium tank Romania everyone could balloon-steer retrieve planes stuck wall always hand help us flights appeared Romanians want use permanent Indoor site well being tourist attraction im pressed improvements made compared 1970 World Champion ships held planes destroyed wall due heat-agitated air time fluorescent lights used main flight cavern everyone fliers timers kept outer adjoining chamber still some drift times felt acceptable would like try luck Crystal Palace again sometime Defending World Champion Erv Rodemsky World Championships always spectacu lar exciting first trip Romanian salt 1970 reporter substi tute team manager time defending World Champion first reports conditions described ideal flying siteover 200 ft high no drift temperature cool 500 requiring small low-pitch props order reach ceiling 1970 Romanian Aero Club attempted provide comfort competitors installing electric heaters strong incandescent lights along body heat officials con testants created drift proved fatal models time organizers went great expense removing heaters replacing lights cool fluorescent fix tures also kept people out main flying area possible Because level performance skill have improved during past 12 years models flew successfully Despite ef forts overcome drift problem availability steering balloons models ever ended up clinging walls own case turbulence drift wiped out five six officials series personal disasters started upon arrival Bucharest Airport Instead hand-carrying model box Luft hansa personnel done Romanian air port employee tried make three-ft box go through two-ft hole conveyor belt agonizing crunch belt jammed splitting box open ruining ship inside working day night next three days managed put together some patched-up heavy crooked models time test flying damage occurred broken parts ob vious showed up air loads imposed first round 3410 high time first three rounds unable put good second flight due bad air tried combinations hitting roof eight minutes ceiling scrubbing another six backing off turns climb three-fourths way up Nothing helped models would simply hang cat walk superbly retrieved Popa slide down jagged salt surface tearing props wings apart contest really pre pared six fully-tested models built climb well cold air design philoso phy thick airfoils center thin tips wide over 3 props heavy rubber strong motor stick bracing proved fact six official flights achieved altitude strove defeated site itself Id like express gratitude con test organizers officials doing thing humanly possible compensate conditions beyond control least trip home easy since last round no models left ship home broken box Control Line Combat Flier Gary Arnold great 1982 CL World Champi onships Tom Fluker mighty can get guys Texas made piece cakewhy wasnt scared until saw competition Thanks AMA people worked us Sweden Thanks whole Adamison family World Engines Midwest Products Hender sons Hobby K&B Tom Kerr Chris Machim pit man Ron Colombo other team members wives great peoplefirst time ever saw Stunt guy up close afraid get ting him dirty awhile whole team worked together help other some kind wonderful magic also have say something about beaches nice cant say enough about exciting way back airport Team Race guys wanted fly 110 Model Aviation little Combat once-in-a-lifetime experience shall always remember Precision Aerobatics Contestant Being member US CL Aerobatics Team has longtime goal felt proud part select group fliers have represented United States Having national competitor years heard stories about World Championships nothing quite equals firsthand experience logistical aspects venture could have gone better comfortably housed persons equipment arriv ing safely considerable time available practice team managers must have done jobs extremely well since team speaking Stunt fliers concentrate flying would too easy dismiss efforts managers transporting team dedicated crazies thou sands miles requires same attention detail competitor needs success Having arrived plenty time equipment order well mostly surround ed friendly natives viewing what must some beautiful countryside world reason optimistic Once actual business flying started saw optimism unfounded starters flying circle nor flat official Stunt circle Although paved microfinish relative AMA Nats runways three-foot drop side circle other segment severe dip precluded visual reference ground wind happened blowing direction Tall trees bordered third circle high bank picking up another quarter circle winds came over trees high bank no less open war fare between pilot plane However US team arrived almost week before other team far practice peculiar circle Under standably felt could cope well competition Once scoring started above became irrelevantthere seemed little correlation between quality flight score assigned Flights flown team severe turbulence scored higher under close ideal conditions second flight 90-degree shift wind direction prior giving signal start engine five judges took upon himself move directly upwind least four judges scored entire pat tern side As reviewed score sheets judge scored 15 put 16 consecutive maneu vers 7 As mentioned asphalt extremely smooth making takeoffs piece cake spite scores easy maneuver remained 7 8 After two days watching flights checking score board felt relationship between flight score purely random observed virtually no training judges warmup beyond per functory flight since hovered over ficial circle like vultures no discussions among judges what going once competition started according Keith Trostie single Ameri can judge Quality judging impossible does require token effort very least would expect intensive training site coupled feedback meet progFesses want give heartfelt thanks ap Bob Baron predation dedication people make possible participation FAI competition people include team selection officials judges helpers team man agers AMA personnel dues-paying AMA membership contributing members industry well competitors selves Another Aerobatics Flier first thing comes mind writing article about representing Unit ed States Control Line World Cham pionships extend heartfelt thank thousands AMA members dues contributions support made experience possible myself Im sure other team members great big thanks What kind experience two words - hard work Preparation began last winter made yet another redesign effort tion series Stunt ships built finished completely new Excita tion II incorporating subtle effective aerodynamic changes intended eliminate weak points its predecessor Intimi dation Although forced circumstances plane owned piece fly Intimidation team trials last years Nats never pleased its performance See future issue PAMPA Stunt News details youre terested Test flights early May indicated new plane indeed best ship date Comparatively easy wins two contests against competitive fliers spirits confidence high level However has happened often past misfortune struck again Two weeks before leaving Sweden airplane destroyed through failure heavy-duty ball link popped off pulling out wingover will revelation closest friends have told everyone till now accident resulted snagged line takeoff Ive lost airplanes quick-link-type failures wasnt mentally prepared barrage told sos certain follow Id told truth rate now forced fail back Intimidation try two weeks become competitive airplane quite frankly hated fly disheart ened point nearly called Bob Gieseke see prepared go teams first alternate However years effort finally make team made quitting unacceptable alternative finish Starting same afternoon non-stop effort try get old Intimidation trimmed acceptable level World Class competition exception evening Shareen took out got pleasantly blasted day spent either field work bench changing trim engines etc time met rest team New York airplane about 90% fingers crossed hopes extra six days Oxelosund prior competi tion would allow final refinements plane pilot Alas Attempts acclimate time change nine hours California tilted circle about three feet higher side fickle normally turbulent wind plus case rookie nerves resulted very er ratic performance part both myself team Only Lesas results indi catereally seemed get act order official flights As probably aware fourth fifth sixth individual placings resulted very tight finish team award Ted Fancher surprisingly strong Chinese team com bined scores outpointed second seventh eighth places 125 points out approximately 7500 total about 114% Given vaunted invincibility US Stunt team several questions naturally arise Are really getting good Did US team perform poorly combi nation both about Swede Ove Andersson 3rd place gift host country Are European judges tired US runaways purposely discrimina tory Yes no little Chinese team obviously skillful well-practiced especially well-prepared Although planes lost transit until two days before competition began although worst possible time zone change made obvious progress flight deserved second-place team award Dahzong second-place finisher unusual uses no handle attaches lines steel rings slips index ring fingers thus able directly control response sensitivity widening closing gap between fingers him worked US team never flew level did team trials strength has always exceptional precision Whatever style judge may prefer terms presentation cannot ignore pattern obviously superior size shape elevations Unfor tunately sloping site turbulence made technically superior flight appear erratic imprecise ie fly Square Eight ground level two feet high er right side left what happens angles sides relative other etc net result US team never able demonstrate its superiority convincing fashion last two questions concerning Ove Andersson judging see tied together Ove very good pilot very proficient what have come characterize Euro pean style flying typified Composteilo Italy. loud large instant February 1983 111 corners very unlike current American standards especially stressed recent team trials ie tight precise smooth European style familiar acceptable predominantly European panel judges best European fliers French Italians flew style Ove definitely gave best performance genre thus deserved highest placing European Inasmuch diffi cult Americans show right stuff two-by-four fashion un reasonable judges might willing score good European-style flight high ly mediocre US -style Finally true US 900pound gorilla international Stunt circles team victory another country would wildly popular because Americans disliked because underdog victory always popular especially happen some guys extent probably certain subconscious bias part European judges dont say cirtical recognize reality job judge accurately possibly can Im convinced gentlemen did very best job could job fly patterns well enough hod recognize super iority did jobs t Bob didnt sweep top four places. t fun Yes Hard work bet satisfied No Would again betcha Scale NC Veteran Contestant High quality word Reno air planes pilots particularly meet man agement Monty Patricia Groves few airplanes oldthe winner F4C around 10 yearsbut first World Championships Also re markable new modelers teams incredibly talented producing ex quisitely-detailed engineered aircraft time few years ago occasional model engineering chanical design features unique Almost present-day champion ship competitors depend entirely upon hobby shop items complete airplanes Spe cial parts operational landing gears ac curate functional strut fittings engine mounts mufflers being made modelers What really remarkable caliber craftsman finds time polish piloting skill sufficient degree attain proficiency needed national team member competitive number new faces Reno reassures us dying art Organization management Groves good better observed past championships Complaints heard some visiting US modelers about slow pace event answer event intended rapidfire entertainment spectators Time needs taken between flights judges dis cuss what has observed relaxed atmo sphere beneficial contestants ever once model ready flight stopwatch made certain no dal lying agree some gaps flying bit long US teams performance serious letdown after first-place showing Ottawa two years previously Eight years ago other US-sponsored World Championship modelers swept first three places Hope repetition dashed crashes several models two months has passed since meet have yet found reason crash Ryan RC equipment immediately installed another plane has fly ing successfully ever since Ryan shown no tendency seriously unstable its earlier flights now appears re pairable although its low static score leaves doubt about its worthiness Temporarily accident thinking must better way spend time playing less vulnerable toys watching TV chas ing girls etc final decision has yet made thing stands out mind going spend AMA money send teams practice session training camp should done under carefully-controlled conditions particularly regards altitude flying site training camp 1982 Mint Julep contest served well FAI competition indoctrination its low alti tude didnt prepare us what come Reno density altitude ranged 5000 feet early morning 8500 feet heat midday Monty Groves made point observations Model afion November 1980 page 92 Its mat ter degree seriousness approach World Championships Shouldnt prospective team members made aware will expected attend practice Bob Wischer session Too few really excellent US Scale modelers have tried make team patriotic fervor fierce national pride Believe being team member World Championships worth effort next will probably held historic LeBourget Airport near Paris 1984 team selections made 1983 CL Top US Flier Participation World Championships people chance lifetime participate WC USSR can described truly incredible small-town boy Midwest eye-opener indeed Never have met people warm friendlyand eager friends have found important item have along vocabulary least key words native language ever make team again Ill sure learn enough native language order meals ask directions explain simple model tech niques Speaking some native language would also helpful souvenir-trad ers have surrounded some people trading souvenirs exciting model show So dont worry about taking too swaps Im sure conr take enough model boxes didnt cause much trouble expected real problem return Moscow London people charge airport Moscow charged us much freight us expected size model box very important box too wide pass through walk-in door returned shop first thing did cut 6 width model box food Russia good exact impression something person has decide himself contest everything went very smoothly plenty officials help out needed Translators assigned team always alert problems Also fuel provided much better us expected nitro methane available almost miracle far concerned four 05 25s didnt start whole lot differently did FAI fuel practicing summer Another surprise team manager John Preston seems sights sounds didnt cloud awareness instance example model turn-in static scale judging sleepily set B-i 7 judging table turned see John explaining fine detail points explained him early summer remember thinking myself did know John took good care us Now know much fun World Championships really Im going trying much harder make team future hope Ill seeing next team trials dont know what youre missing CL Team Member Stephen M Ashby people Friday Thirteenth known its overabundance good tune case quite con trary converging three modelers manager four large casket-shaped ply wood boxes OHare International Airport Jeff Perez in Chicago long awaited day finally arrived bound Kiev USSR compete 1982 Control Line Scale World Championships Air France ticket agent handled boxes flight arrange ments expediency true profession alism grateful smoothest entire trip magic flight giant 747 turned night day back night again Before bleary eyes somewhat foggy brain could cope jet lag stood before close scrutiny Russian customs agent Arriving four days early Kiev presented big problem at 112 Model Aviation boxes met Borispol Airport gentleman name Fiordor dont ask last name Although spoke no Eng lish understood very little what actually transpiring did quickly realize having difficulty arranging trans portation boxes After lot shoe leather several hours deliberation Fior dor finagled large truck quick ly way 100 kilometers per hour doesnt take long get youre going destination turned out Dnieper Hotel unloaded model boxes stacked corner lobby Dont think didnt provoke some strange looks direction early arrival did give us opportuni ty acclimate ourselves see much very beautiful city Kiev walked walked photographing everything sight until feet refused another step think tennis shoes need recap job setting Dnieper Hotel right middle Kiev close Dnieper River spent day watch ing large cruisers hydrofoils racing up down ybody got film Efficient Fiordor once again met us Hotel Dnieper nineteenth moved wordly goods Motel Pro lissok official housing competi tion As teams judges began arrive throughout afternoon evening pace quickened excitement level heightened began introduce ourselves speculate what competition would like intro duced official Intourist translator Riassa Pougachova Riassa some kind lady could best described simple word kind ness constant companion throughout entire competition along giving us personalized tours around Kiev could always found just few steps away sitting bleachers patiently waiting sometimes rain patience rivaled Job deserves huge thanks service us accommodations Motel Prolissok very hospitable Everyone Intourist office desk clerks helpful friendly rooms cozy ade quate personal bath facilities complete large tub hand-held shower Dick separate dining area tables set team appropriate countrys flag centerpiece food fresh very little preservatives used Russia part very tasty Its good thing liked tomatoes cucumbers because meal started manner along light dark bread butter Swiss cheese herring smoked salmon second course usually involved bowl several dif ferent types Ukranian borshch cabbage soup mysterious things therein Want John third best course found items like beefsteak Chicken Kiev breaded pork cubed beets fried pota toes rice like Mineral water usually served drink typical European stylewarm nyet ice An occasional champagne Pepsi thats right Russia has Pepsi might availability dictated Let add being teetotaler lived Pepsis quickly acquired nick name Europeans Stefan-Pepsi Cola morning Riassa Fiordor own personal driver escorted us through Checkpoint Charlie Kievs city limits Chaika flying site just beyond city limits Chaika doubt best Control Line facility Ive seen circles smoothly blacktopped surrounded high fencing Bleachers encircled fly ing area usually filled day competition preparation area pulltesting weigh-ins very efficient helped smooth-running contest area also lined bleachers beautiful flower garden added spectrum color area flying area also sported permanent covered lockable pit area contestants Whens last time youve flown circle like control tower directed competition calling flier ready area new friend Yury Gulin did outstanding job PA speaking both Russian English Dur ing lulls action music played through sound system helped soothe jagged nerves least com petitor . opening ceremonies filled pageantry excitement complete contestants parade bands speeches low cloud cover drizzle prevented much what would have fantastic air show did get see some aircraft during practice maneuvers day prior opening ceremony treat see Wilgas Yak-50s Antonov 2s Also hand assortment parachutists heli copters motorized hang-glider show supposed end 60 parachut ists jumping same time Its too bad weather spoiled competition thrilling well frustrating sense wanted film flights possible yet own airplane prepare worry about Am up next John Russian Antonovmodels truly works art craftsmanship engineering highest quality Polish models also superb spent long time ogling Jerry Ostrowskis P-38 true masterpiece Russian aircraft equal ly exciting watch flight scale four-bladed variable-pitch props Fow ler flaps brakes landing lights host other goodies Actually flights very enjoyable well educational extremely interesting see individual equipment flying techniques con testant flight provided something new spectators added new dimension least to flying portion WC large round applause went up following takeoff touch-and-go landing gear re traction other flight function demon strated contestant After com plete program specators showed appreciation another large round applause wasnt sure supposed bow just look dumb time us moved models hangar pits surrounded people taking photographs autograph-seekers signed little bit everything shirts posters signed 35mm camera spectators interested us press well did feel some what like celebrities inter viewed Russian television three times also interviewed correspondent TASS official news agency Russia interviewed Olesandr Lip enko gentleman newspaper Kiev press releases handled George press person Again last name escapes George secretary cordial helpful during interviews Thanks George certainly hope made positive impression upon Russian people appeared favorite pastimes lot people Kiev trading pins pins commemorating almost anything also pins Russian aircraft anxiously traded AMA material well Sig pins patches gobbled up unbelievable rate quickly ran out trading material tried explain Rus sian people simply gave us items saying gift present Quite gesture friendship last count 84 pins tried pin some cap quick ly outweighed MU-2 During week privilege making new friends fact cama raderie among competitors especi ally rewarding Most evenings spent using lots gestures drawing pictures effort communicate Czechoslovakian team members Pavel Raj chart spoke English able transla tor during after-hours discussions amazing find small world really vel pen pal home city thanks due lot people special note thanks Polish team use electric starter another fine gesture sportsmanship Thanks Jerry Lech found difficult express appreciation Fiodor Riassa valuable help Thanks Russian peo ple made stay memorable occasion Following same basic opening format closing ceremonies brought end week Ill long remember presenta tion awards especially touching Russian flag raised national anthem played Valery Kramarenko winning contestant US team presented two awards Jeff Perez given award being youngest competitor ripe old age 31 team member given long-stemmed rose turn presented Riassa Upon reflection WC have memories biggest impression havent realized already fact treated such amity people Kiev closing ceremonies presiding Russian general stated speech sports ambassador peace think hes right Six nations came gether sharing emotion-packed week unique bond friendship came same conclusionthat members United Nations should modelers feel ings can best summarized expression often used Polish team members Absolutely Fantastic February 1983 113 K WE QUIET Use effective muffler SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX Competition News will present time time constructive thought-provoking ideas criticisms AMA rules policies affect competitors issue has two sides CN will endeavor print viewpoints have submittedwithin limits available space uniqueness constructiveness timeliness good taste Determination appropri ateness publication of matters must necessity rest solely publisher thoughts presented author should necessarily construed AMA HQ AMA officers publisher should note publication rules-change policy-change idea does necessarily mean specific proposal has presented Contest Board Executive Council appropriate committee such action responsibility author anyone else interested obtaining official action Toys Models As newly-designated grandfather Ive suddenly become interested making wood en toys Some might say Ive making balsa wood toys myself years some respects right differ ences however similarities differences between toys models have brought focus after reading introduction delightful book Art Making Wooden Toys Peter Stevenson models toys similar two ways First see models reference ourselves builders much child sees hand-made toy reference toy maker As Stevenson puts tailor-made handcrafted toy uniquely tangible usable piece evidence testifying concern child part someone child values child can steps construction somehow mag ically turn inert lump lumber shining mobilealmost livingentity much better time sees re members stands for' seocnd similarity related final reason making toys Its fun adds Its art form well source relaxing entertainment continues pointing out no mat ter humbleor sloppily madea toy might will probably valued highly piece fine craftsmanship per haps unfortunately subtle differences between toys models begin emerge Most though Stephenson says toy making theres no pressure concern basic satety well tendency improve craftsmanship adds element pressure model build ing same pressure trying finish model last minute before fun fly pressure what Stevenson calls serious business involved building some thing such operating model aircraft car boat blunder now construc tion means good deal embarrassment everything comes unstuck wrong moment later have feel element pressure take models seriously would toys can stray far seriousness impor tant ingredients fun relaxing enter tainment lost Somehow need balance seriousness fun models become objects worship minute toy worshipped Steven son observes its no longer good playing toy simply fun mma few hundred feet either way goes 0 goes X 0 w 0 x 0 w 0 x 0 w 0 x en 0 w 0 x en 0 w 0 x en 0 -g 0 X en 0 w 0 x en 0 -o w 0 X en 0 0 0 X en 0 0 w 0 x en 0 0 w 0 x en 0 0 0 en 0 0 w 0 x en 0 0 0 x 5 They poor craftsmen models look like put together hammer saw Whats point spend ing few hundred hours building beautiful model way person flies going sooner later usually does have wait too long see plane splattered over turf Its attrition like Divine Wind philosophy Japan summer 1945 quan tity counts quality ute its cut lumber stock day its finally put shelf remind someone good years lasted through final analysis perhaps our6 flier does have crash Sid Nolan models s#ould toys creations should said before just matter primarily sources fun take sen- time usually can counted let ously extent necessary insure loose vocal holler whoop - something safe reliable operation effort like Wow-wee. did see Man improve craftsmanship skill really parked good time something operating models contributes fun effecL normal reaction crash relaxing entertainment values part pilot silence followed toy making remain us models pain despair accept reality begin add stress tensions feel losing inventory time time within ourselves toward others part hobby Most us try learn have lost values building playing something experience strive toys can bringavoid cause can determined next time Any indication joy glee after putting sure mark imma ture flier Reprinted Airmailer newsletter Benton County OR Radio Control Club Jim Trump editor Immature Modeler Ray Cummings person does recog nize him What nature probelm should concern good questions will attempt identify him you can guard lest affliction spread find yourself same situation really attitude yet knows could con tagious Its bad enough have ranksif others join same folly results could really dramatic fastl First lets take look profile proper identification 1 beginner has flying some time usually bored con ventional procedure knows rules yet chooses ignore because tend inhibit concept fun 2 Age factor adolescent flier can age ns retirement come sizes shapes 3 thrill seekers Always throttle wide open Full bore way go 4 Thpy love dare-devil stunts go beyond limit normal risk few favor ites flying plane below line sight bank directly front flight line anybody out park pub lic know its just too bad ht Another flying plane stand trees left runway zoom ing up last minute Depth percep tion important again whats SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX 114 Model Aviation attitude adolescent flier really indicates would better off another hobby have seen way some people race RC cars example bouncing off walls other have same desire myself get oppor tunity ride dodge-em Atlantic City seems everything has its place brings bottom line should concerned clubs vital asset flying site lose bit turf reason b itself would seriously threatened reason field must considered sacred ground respected very life-giving reason existence VFSS person wishes fly reckless daredevil style him flying site Let him take need thrills private place responsible outcome Everyone has own reason being hobby have stake flying site reason must ever abused serve anyones need excitement cost safety Thats another good reason stick rules site never know watching what thinking must aware obligation keep up image positive possible out Reckless flying stunts serve interest weh need bring home message like play games mandatory See field Reprinted Hear Ye newsletter Valley Forge Signal Seekers Inc Valley Forge PA Editor Ray Cummings X 0 1 0 2 X 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 C x 0 4 0 0 x 0 4 0 en x 0 a4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 x 0 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en AMA Modelers Working br Modelersi
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/02
Page Numbers: 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114
NEWSLETT ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS FF Team Manager Congratulated its recent person meeting held Detroit Ml November 20 1982 1982 FAI Free Flight learn Selection Com mittee unaimously passed resolution giving sincere thanks Reid Simpson out standing performance manager 1981 US FF team lauded profound understanding needs team superb planning great devotion duty discharging responsibilities expressed thought entire US aeromodeling community owes him un payable debt gratitude members committee Rol Anderson Paul Crowley C Wayne Drake Doug Galbreath Bill Gibbons Bob Hatschek CC Johnson Charles Markos Tom McLaugh lin Bob Sifleet Henry Struck Emergency NC Rules Proposal Remember controversy over RC Pattern rule changed way fliers thought should have new rule book has lot heat about reported past issues Competition Newsletter President John Griggs column AMA News Well recent letter AMA president Walter Nic Damuck Jr Waterbury CT proposed proposal question re-voted RC Contest Board perhaps Emergency Proposal rules could amended quickly letter found its way Chairman RC Contest Board polled Board whether should handled Emer gency Proposal ballots indicated Emergency Proposal should considered No immediate ruling require input Board members require publica tion request earliest possible date proceed Final Vote proposal being published month satisfy Contest Board proce dures outlined above Interested modelers can find complete Contest Board Proce dures June 1982 Competition News letter next step will Contest Boards Final Vote taken four six weeks after publication Emergency Proposal means Final Vote ballot will sent out Board members sometime between end January middle February 1983 Modelers 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW interested expressing opinion Emergency Proposal should contact prefer ably writing RC Contest Board mem ber own AMA districts before Final Vote ballot due returned AMA HQ tabulation Emergency RC Rules Proposal RC-82-1 8Pattern Change maneuvers some Pattern classes create suggested short list class-patterns proposes change some maneuvers Pattern classes provide short-list' patterns class shorten Expert Masters patterns match fuel capacity WASHINGTON DC 20005 pipe-equipped engines changes various class-patterns given accom panying Table 1 Russell Knetzger Shorewood WI states maneuver changes have proposed reflect principle ever-increasing difficulty shortlist patterns given encourage uniformity local contestswhere shortlists rule exception Revises para 3916 3917 3918 3919 pp 42 43 1982-83 AMA rule book Note original proposal has edited slightly harmony 1982-83 AMA rule book instead 1980-81 rule book originally addressed continued page 176 Competition Directory CONTEST COORDINATORSFF Pat English 823 Broadway Vincennes IN 47591 I Bernice Williams 347 Southwick Rd Westfield MA 01085 VII seems anti district accept Miclsigani ii R SObrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven Queens NY 11421 Gregg Seydel 3625 East Ion Terrace Cudahy Wi 53110 RC Ernest Nikodem 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 Michigan RC Bill Puori 28 Pernwood Dr Commack NY 11725 RC Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 48174 lii Ken RaIser 427 Elm Dr Nazareth PA 18064 lEasti CL & FF Psul Smith 11112 Dill Dr sterling Hgts. 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Philadelphia PA 19107 IX Michael Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 IV Ron McNally 6118 eardu Ate Springfield VA 22152 X Vic Garner P0 Box 573 LivermOre CA 94550 V Dave Hemstrasght PD Box 171 Moncks Corner SC 29481 XI John Thompson 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 SCALE CONTEST BOARD VI Bob lJnderwooo 4109 Concord Oaks St Louis MD 63128 Ire Sean 52 Langholw Dr Nashsa NH 03060 VII Claude McCullough RR 1 Box 487 Montezuma IA 50171 II Robert Clemens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14612 VIII Buddy Irwin 922 Sundown Ln Desoto TX 75115 Ill Edward Wisser 1521 Summt St McKeeaport PA 15130 IX Dean Copeland 7817 Seward St. Omaha NE 88114 IV Bob Karlsson 2643 Marsh Rd Wilmington 0819810 X Bill Slroman 12218 Dune St Norwalk CA 90680 V David PIart 6940 NW 15th Pt Lauderdale FL33313 XI Earle Moorhead 275$ View Place S Salem OR 97302 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow RO Waylano MA 01778 VI Chrs Marsuno 8578 Ginger St John MO 63114 II Merrick Andrews 100 River Rd A-il Bogota NJ 07603 VII Rictard Doig 6 Canary Hill Dr Pontiac MI 48055 III Walter P Van Gorder 5669 Victory View LI Cincinnati VIII Ralph leudl Tenny Box 548 Richardson TX 75080 OH 45238IX Stan Chilton 300S Main Wichita KS 67202 IV Don SruiI 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102X Clarence Mather 3860 Ecochee Ave. San Diego CA 92117 V John Martin 3227 Darwin St Coconut Grove Mami PLXI Dave Hagen 19957 S Red Land Rd Oregon City OR 97045 33133 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tupelo Naperville IL 60540 February 1983 109 -4 I World Championships Commentaries Indoor US Top Placer Jim Richmond Flying model planes underground crystal palace Romania What could far-out exotic salt Slanic Prahova called Crystal Palace Romanians deed palatial dimension crystaline composition sheer size under ground dirigible hangar amazed us time stepped off elevator awesome cavern Undoubtedly unusual flying site world US team arrived Romania planes fairly good shape Rodem skys model box suffered some damage conveyer Bucharest airport An internal brace dislodged causing considerable damage planes During several practice sessions prior main event tried get act gether two major problems finding right power combination trimming planes handle enormous power burst required get up cold 500 F air difficult resolve short time available ceremony opening competition held courtyard near en trance team carried flag country marched around court yard respective positions course four-year-old son help flag-carrying think little girls Slanic fell love himfor mobbed after ceremony rescue him hugs kisses Romanians went all-out make event important memorable posters airport along roads depicting World Champs Slanic flags participating countries both hotel posters over town bus dis posal decked Out restaurant first aid facility 'miles' plastic sheet plastic used retard air movement particularly elevator shaft sculpture Indoor model plane entrance Now else have ever seen end first three days competition Rodemsky out front first flight 3410 us could consistently get planes top became problem hung damaged planes catwalk around 200-ft ceiling Harlan Banks trouble getting planes high enough cold air problem would plague throughout competition did 3134 2739 starters doing better practice Next day did 3637 put lead end Round Four Basking glory temporary lead very pleasant short-lived next day hung first flight wall series problems last round causing lose flight Mean Romanian Aurel Morar put up great 3656 take first place two-flight total 7000 Dave Pymm England came second two-flight total 6949 third 6811 believe Cezar Banks enjoyed compe tition rest us managed improve flight times take sixth place Harlan Rodemsky both com mended tremendous effort made get planes repaired trimmed flying site Bud Romak did great job team manager outfitted us flashy fluorescent orange coats wouldnt lose us furnished kinds flashlights carbattery-powered spotlight used everyone incrediblyhe managed ship helium tank Romania everyone could balloon-steer retrieve planes stuck wall always hand help us flights appeared Romanians want use permanent Indoor site well being tourist attraction im pressed improvements made compared 1970 World Champion ships held planes destroyed wall due heat-agitated air time fluorescent lights used main flight cavern everyone fliers timers kept outer adjoining chamber still some drift times felt acceptable would like try luck Crystal Palace again sometime Defending World Champion Erv Rodemsky World Championships always spectacu lar exciting first trip Romanian salt 1970 reporter substi tute team manager time defending World Champion first reports conditions described ideal flying siteover 200 ft high no drift temperature cool 500 requiring small low-pitch props order reach ceiling 1970 Romanian Aero Club attempted provide comfort competitors installing electric heaters strong incandescent lights along body heat officials con testants created drift proved fatal models time organizers went great expense removing heaters replacing lights cool fluorescent fix tures also kept people out main flying area possible Because level performance skill have improved during past 12 years models flew successfully Despite ef forts overcome drift problem availability steering balloons models ever ended up clinging walls own case turbulence drift wiped out five six officials series personal disasters started upon arrival Bucharest Airport Instead hand-carrying model box Luft hansa personnel done Romanian air port employee tried make three-ft box go through two-ft hole conveyor belt agonizing crunch belt jammed splitting box open ruining ship inside working day night next three days managed put together some patched-up heavy crooked models time test flying damage occurred broken parts ob vious showed up air loads imposed first round 3410 high time first three rounds unable put good second flight due bad air tried combinations hitting roof eight minutes ceiling scrubbing another six backing off turns climb three-fourths way up Nothing helped models would simply hang cat walk superbly retrieved Popa slide down jagged salt surface tearing props wings apart contest really pre pared six fully-tested models built climb well cold air design philoso phy thick airfoils center thin tips wide over 3 props heavy rubber strong motor stick bracing proved fact six official flights achieved altitude strove defeated site itself Id like express gratitude con test organizers officials doing thing humanly possible compensate conditions beyond control least trip home easy since last round no models left ship home broken box Control Line Combat Flier Gary Arnold great 1982 CL World Champi onships Tom Fluker mighty can get guys Texas made piece cakewhy wasnt scared until saw competition Thanks AMA people worked us Sweden Thanks whole Adamison family World Engines Midwest Products Hender sons Hobby K&B Tom Kerr Chris Machim pit man Ron Colombo other team members wives great peoplefirst time ever saw Stunt guy up close afraid get ting him dirty awhile whole team worked together help other some kind wonderful magic also have say something about beaches nice cant say enough about exciting way back airport Team Race guys wanted fly 110 Model Aviation little Combat once-in-a-lifetime experience shall always remember Precision Aerobatics Contestant Being member US CL Aerobatics Team has longtime goal felt proud part select group fliers have represented United States Having national competitor years heard stories about World Championships nothing quite equals firsthand experience logistical aspects venture could have gone better comfortably housed persons equipment arriv ing safely considerable time available practice team managers must have done jobs extremely well since team speaking Stunt fliers concentrate flying would too easy dismiss efforts managers transporting team dedicated crazies thou sands miles requires same attention detail competitor needs success Having arrived plenty time equipment order well mostly surround ed friendly natives viewing what must some beautiful countryside world reason optimistic Once actual business flying started saw optimism unfounded starters flying circle nor flat official Stunt circle Although paved microfinish relative AMA Nats runways three-foot drop side circle other segment severe dip precluded visual reference ground wind happened blowing direction Tall trees bordered third circle high bank picking up another quarter circle winds came over trees high bank no less open war fare between pilot plane However US team arrived almost week before other team far practice peculiar circle Under standably felt could cope well competition Once scoring started above became irrelevantthere seemed little correlation between quality flight score assigned Flights flown team severe turbulence scored higher under close ideal conditions second flight 90-degree shift wind direction prior giving signal start engine five judges took upon himself move directly upwind least four judges scored entire pat tern side As reviewed score sheets judge scored 15 put 16 consecutive maneu vers 7 As mentioned asphalt extremely smooth making takeoffs piece cake spite scores easy maneuver remained 7 8 After two days watching flights checking score board felt relationship between flight score purely random observed virtually no training judges warmup beyond per functory flight since hovered over ficial circle like vultures no discussions among judges what going once competition started according Keith Trostie single Ameri can judge Quality judging impossible does require token effort very least would expect intensive training site coupled feedback meet progFesses want give heartfelt thanks ap Bob Baron predation dedication people make possible participation FAI competition people include team selection officials judges helpers team man agers AMA personnel dues-paying AMA membership contributing members industry well competitors selves Another Aerobatics Flier first thing comes mind writing article about representing Unit ed States Control Line World Cham pionships extend heartfelt thank thousands AMA members dues contributions support made experience possible myself Im sure other team members great big thanks What kind experience two words - hard work Preparation began last winter made yet another redesign effort tion series Stunt ships built finished completely new Excita tion II incorporating subtle effective aerodynamic changes intended eliminate weak points its predecessor Intimi dation Although forced circumstances plane owned piece fly Intimidation team trials last years Nats never pleased its performance See future issue PAMPA Stunt News details youre terested Test flights early May indicated new plane indeed best ship date Comparatively easy wins two contests against competitive fliers spirits confidence high level However has happened often past misfortune struck again Two weeks before leaving Sweden airplane destroyed through failure heavy-duty ball link popped off pulling out wingover will revelation closest friends have told everyone till now accident resulted snagged line takeoff Ive lost airplanes quick-link-type failures wasnt mentally prepared barrage told sos certain follow Id told truth rate now forced fail back Intimidation try two weeks become competitive airplane quite frankly hated fly disheart ened point nearly called Bob Gieseke see prepared go teams first alternate However years effort finally make team made quitting unacceptable alternative finish Starting same afternoon non-stop effort try get old Intimidation trimmed acceptable level World Class competition exception evening Shareen took out got pleasantly blasted day spent either field work bench changing trim engines etc time met rest team New York airplane about 90% fingers crossed hopes extra six days Oxelosund prior competi tion would allow final refinements plane pilot Alas Attempts acclimate time change nine hours California tilted circle about three feet higher side fickle normally turbulent wind plus case rookie nerves resulted very er ratic performance part both myself team Only Lesas results indi catereally seemed get act order official flights As probably aware fourth fifth sixth individual placings resulted very tight finish team award Ted Fancher surprisingly strong Chinese team com bined scores outpointed second seventh eighth places 125 points out approximately 7500 total about 114% Given vaunted invincibility US Stunt team several questions naturally arise Are really getting good Did US team perform poorly combi nation both about Swede Ove Andersson 3rd place gift host country Are European judges tired US runaways purposely discrimina tory Yes no little Chinese team obviously skillful well-practiced especially well-prepared Although planes lost transit until two days before competition began although worst possible time zone change made obvious progress flight deserved second-place team award Dahzong second-place finisher unusual uses no handle attaches lines steel rings slips index ring fingers thus able directly control response sensitivity widening closing gap between fingers him worked US team never flew level did team trials strength has always exceptional precision Whatever style judge may prefer terms presentation cannot ignore pattern obviously superior size shape elevations Unfor tunately sloping site turbulence made technically superior flight appear erratic imprecise ie fly Square Eight ground level two feet high er right side left what happens angles sides relative other etc net result US team never able demonstrate its superiority convincing fashion last two questions concerning Ove Andersson judging see tied together Ove very good pilot very proficient what have come characterize Euro pean style flying typified Composteilo Italy. loud large instant February 1983 111 corners very unlike current American standards especially stressed recent team trials ie tight precise smooth European style familiar acceptable predominantly European panel judges best European fliers French Italians flew style Ove definitely gave best performance genre thus deserved highest placing European Inasmuch diffi cult Americans show right stuff two-by-four fashion un reasonable judges might willing score good European-style flight high ly mediocre US -style Finally true US 900pound gorilla international Stunt circles team victory another country would wildly popular because Americans disliked because underdog victory always popular especially happen some guys extent probably certain subconscious bias part European judges dont say cirtical recognize reality job judge accurately possibly can Im convinced gentlemen did very best job could job fly patterns well enough hod recognize super iority did jobs t Bob didnt sweep top four places. t fun Yes Hard work bet satisfied No Would again betcha Scale NC Veteran Contestant High quality word Reno air planes pilots particularly meet man agement Monty Patricia Groves few airplanes oldthe winner F4C around 10 yearsbut first World Championships Also re markable new modelers teams incredibly talented producing ex quisitely-detailed engineered aircraft time few years ago occasional model engineering chanical design features unique Almost present-day champion ship competitors depend entirely upon hobby shop items complete airplanes Spe cial parts operational landing gears ac curate functional strut fittings engine mounts mufflers being made modelers What really remarkable caliber craftsman finds time polish piloting skill sufficient degree attain proficiency needed national team member competitive number new faces Reno reassures us dying art Organization management Groves good better observed past championships Complaints heard some visiting US modelers about slow pace event answer event intended rapidfire entertainment spectators Time needs taken between flights judges dis cuss what has observed relaxed atmo sphere beneficial contestants ever once model ready flight stopwatch made certain no dal lying agree some gaps flying bit long US teams performance serious letdown after first-place showing Ottawa two years previously Eight years ago other US-sponsored World Championship modelers swept first three places Hope repetition dashed crashes several models two months has passed since meet have yet found reason crash Ryan RC equipment immediately installed another plane has fly ing successfully ever since Ryan shown no tendency seriously unstable its earlier flights now appears re pairable although its low static score leaves doubt about its worthiness Temporarily accident thinking must better way spend time playing less vulnerable toys watching TV chas ing girls etc final decision has yet made thing stands out mind going spend AMA money send teams practice session training camp should done under carefully-controlled conditions particularly regards altitude flying site training camp 1982 Mint Julep contest served well FAI competition indoctrination its low alti tude didnt prepare us what come Reno density altitude ranged 5000 feet early morning 8500 feet heat midday Monty Groves made point observations Model afion November 1980 page 92 Its mat ter degree seriousness approach World Championships Shouldnt prospective team members made aware will expected attend practice Bob Wischer session Too few really excellent US Scale modelers have tried make team patriotic fervor fierce national pride Believe being team member World Championships worth effort next will probably held historic LeBourget Airport near Paris 1984 team selections made 1983 CL Top US Flier Participation World Championships people chance lifetime participate WC USSR can described truly incredible small-town boy Midwest eye-opener indeed Never have met people warm friendlyand eager friends have found important item have along vocabulary least key words native language ever make team again Ill sure learn enough native language order meals ask directions explain simple model tech niques Speaking some native language would also helpful souvenir-trad ers have surrounded some people trading souvenirs exciting model show So dont worry about taking too swaps Im sure conr take enough model boxes didnt cause much trouble expected real problem return Moscow London people charge airport Moscow charged us much freight us expected size model box very important box too wide pass through walk-in door returned shop first thing did cut 6 width model box food Russia good exact impression something person has decide himself contest everything went very smoothly plenty officials help out needed Translators assigned team always alert problems Also fuel provided much better us expected nitro methane available almost miracle far concerned four 05 25s didnt start whole lot differently did FAI fuel practicing summer Another surprise team manager John Preston seems sights sounds didnt cloud awareness instance example model turn-in static scale judging sleepily set B-i 7 judging table turned see John explaining fine detail points explained him early summer remember thinking myself did know John took good care us Now know much fun World Championships really Im going trying much harder make team future hope Ill seeing next team trials dont know what youre missing CL Team Member Stephen M Ashby people Friday Thirteenth known its overabundance good tune case quite con trary converging three modelers manager four large casket-shaped ply wood boxes OHare International Airport Jeff Perez in Chicago long awaited day finally arrived bound Kiev USSR compete 1982 Control Line Scale World Championships Air France ticket agent handled boxes flight arrange ments expediency true profession alism grateful smoothest entire trip magic flight giant 747 turned night day back night again Before bleary eyes somewhat foggy brain could cope jet lag stood before close scrutiny Russian customs agent Arriving four days early Kiev presented big problem at 112 Model Aviation boxes met Borispol Airport gentleman name Fiordor dont ask last name Although spoke no Eng lish understood very little what actually transpiring did quickly realize having difficulty arranging trans portation boxes After lot shoe leather several hours deliberation Fior dor finagled large truck quick ly way 100 kilometers per hour doesnt take long get youre going destination turned out Dnieper Hotel unloaded model boxes stacked corner lobby Dont think didnt provoke some strange looks direction early arrival did give us opportuni ty acclimate ourselves see much very beautiful city Kiev walked walked photographing everything sight until feet refused another step think tennis shoes need recap job setting Dnieper Hotel right middle Kiev close Dnieper River spent day watch ing large cruisers hydrofoils racing up down ybody got film Efficient Fiordor once again met us Hotel Dnieper nineteenth moved wordly goods Motel Pro lissok official housing competi tion As teams judges began arrive throughout afternoon evening pace quickened excitement level heightened began introduce ourselves speculate what competition would like intro duced official Intourist translator Riassa Pougachova Riassa some kind lady could best described simple word kind ness constant companion throughout entire competition along giving us personalized tours around Kiev could always found just few steps away sitting bleachers patiently waiting sometimes rain patience rivaled Job deserves huge thanks service us accommodations Motel Prolissok very hospitable Everyone Intourist office desk clerks helpful friendly rooms cozy ade quate personal bath facilities complete large tub hand-held shower Dick separate dining area tables set team appropriate countrys flag centerpiece food fresh very little preservatives used Russia part very tasty Its good thing liked tomatoes cucumbers because meal started manner along light dark bread butter Swiss cheese herring smoked salmon second course usually involved bowl several dif ferent types Ukranian borshch cabbage soup mysterious things therein Want John third best course found items like beefsteak Chicken Kiev breaded pork cubed beets fried pota toes rice like Mineral water usually served drink typical European stylewarm nyet ice An occasional champagne Pepsi thats right Russia has Pepsi might availability dictated Let add being teetotaler lived Pepsis quickly acquired nick name Europeans Stefan-Pepsi Cola morning Riassa Fiordor own personal driver escorted us through Checkpoint Charlie Kievs city limits Chaika flying site just beyond city limits Chaika doubt best Control Line facility Ive seen circles smoothly blacktopped surrounded high fencing Bleachers encircled fly ing area usually filled day competition preparation area pulltesting weigh-ins very efficient helped smooth-running contest area also lined bleachers beautiful flower garden added spectrum color area flying area also sported permanent covered lockable pit area contestants Whens last time youve flown circle like control tower directed competition calling flier ready area new friend Yury Gulin did outstanding job PA speaking both Russian English Dur ing lulls action music played through sound system helped soothe jagged nerves least com petitor . opening ceremonies filled pageantry excitement complete contestants parade bands speeches low cloud cover drizzle prevented much what would have fantastic air show did get see some aircraft during practice maneuvers day prior opening ceremony treat see Wilgas Yak-50s Antonov 2s Also hand assortment parachutists heli copters motorized hang-glider show supposed end 60 parachut ists jumping same time Its too bad weather spoiled competition thrilling well frustrating sense wanted film flights possible yet own airplane prepare worry about Am up next John Russian Antonovmodels truly works art craftsmanship engineering highest quality Polish models also superb spent long time ogling Jerry Ostrowskis P-38 true masterpiece Russian aircraft equal ly exciting watch flight scale four-bladed variable-pitch props Fow ler flaps brakes landing lights host other goodies Actually flights very enjoyable well educational extremely interesting see individual equipment flying techniques con testant flight provided something new spectators added new dimension least to flying portion WC large round applause went up following takeoff touch-and-go landing gear re traction other flight function demon strated contestant After com plete program specators showed appreciation another large round applause wasnt sure supposed bow just look dumb time us moved models hangar pits surrounded people taking photographs autograph-seekers signed little bit everything shirts posters signed 35mm camera spectators interested us press well did feel some what like celebrities inter viewed Russian television three times also interviewed correspondent TASS official news agency Russia interviewed Olesandr Lip enko gentleman newspaper Kiev press releases handled George press person Again last name escapes George secretary cordial helpful during interviews Thanks George certainly hope made positive impression upon Russian people appeared favorite pastimes lot people Kiev trading pins pins commemorating almost anything also pins Russian aircraft anxiously traded AMA material well Sig pins patches gobbled up unbelievable rate quickly ran out trading material tried explain Rus sian people simply gave us items saying gift present Quite gesture friendship last count 84 pins tried pin some cap quick ly outweighed MU-2 During week privilege making new friends fact cama raderie among competitors especi ally rewarding Most evenings spent using lots gestures drawing pictures effort communicate Czechoslovakian team members Pavel Raj chart spoke English able transla tor during after-hours discussions amazing find small world really vel pen pal home city thanks due lot people special note thanks Polish team use electric starter another fine gesture sportsmanship Thanks Jerry Lech found difficult express appreciation Fiodor Riassa valuable help Thanks Russian peo ple made stay memorable occasion Following same basic opening format closing ceremonies brought end week Ill long remember presenta tion awards especially touching Russian flag raised national anthem played Valery Kramarenko winning contestant US team presented two awards Jeff Perez given award being youngest competitor ripe old age 31 team member given long-stemmed rose turn presented Riassa Upon reflection WC have memories biggest impression havent realized already fact treated such amity people Kiev closing ceremonies presiding Russian general stated speech sports ambassador peace think hes right Six nations came gether sharing emotion-packed week unique bond friendship came same conclusionthat members United Nations should modelers feel ings can best summarized expression often used Polish team members Absolutely Fantastic February 1983 113 K WE QUIET Use effective muffler SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX Competition News will present time time constructive thought-provoking ideas criticisms AMA rules policies affect competitors issue has two sides CN will endeavor print viewpoints have submittedwithin limits available space uniqueness constructiveness timeliness good taste Determination appropri ateness publication of matters must necessity rest solely publisher thoughts presented author should necessarily construed AMA HQ AMA officers publisher should note publication rules-change policy-change idea does necessarily mean specific proposal has presented Contest Board Executive Council appropriate committee such action responsibility author anyone else interested obtaining official action Toys Models As newly-designated grandfather Ive suddenly become interested making wood en toys Some might say Ive making balsa wood toys myself years some respects right differ ences however similarities differences between toys models have brought focus after reading introduction delightful book Art Making Wooden Toys Peter Stevenson models toys similar two ways First see models reference ourselves builders much child sees hand-made toy reference toy maker As Stevenson puts tailor-made handcrafted toy uniquely tangible usable piece evidence testifying concern child part someone child values child can steps construction somehow mag ically turn inert lump lumber shining mobilealmost livingentity much better time sees re members stands for' seocnd similarity related final reason making toys Its fun adds Its art form well source relaxing entertainment continues pointing out no mat ter humbleor sloppily madea toy might will probably valued highly piece fine craftsmanship per haps unfortunately subtle differences between toys models begin emerge Most though Stephenson says toy making theres no pressure concern basic satety well tendency improve craftsmanship adds element pressure model build ing same pressure trying finish model last minute before fun fly pressure what Stevenson calls serious business involved building some thing such operating model aircraft car boat blunder now construc tion means good deal embarrassment everything comes unstuck wrong moment later have feel element pressure take models seriously would toys can stray far seriousness impor tant ingredients fun relaxing enter tainment lost Somehow need balance seriousness fun models become objects worship minute toy worshipped Steven son observes its no longer good playing toy simply fun mma few hundred feet either way goes 0 goes X 0 w 0 x 0 w 0 x 0 w 0 x en 0 w 0 x en 0 w 0 x en 0 -g 0 X en 0 w 0 x en 0 -o w 0 X en 0 0 0 X en 0 0 w 0 x en 0 0 w 0 x en 0 0 0 en 0 0 w 0 x en 0 0 0 x 5 They poor craftsmen models look like put together hammer saw Whats point spend ing few hundred hours building beautiful model way person flies going sooner later usually does have wait too long see plane splattered over turf Its attrition like Divine Wind philosophy Japan summer 1945 quan tity counts quality ute its cut lumber stock day its finally put shelf remind someone good years lasted through final analysis perhaps our6 flier does have crash Sid Nolan models s#ould toys creations should said before just matter primarily sources fun take sen- time usually can counted let ously extent necessary insure loose vocal holler whoop - something safe reliable operation effort like Wow-wee. did see Man improve craftsmanship skill really parked good time something operating models contributes fun effecL normal reaction crash relaxing entertainment values part pilot silence followed toy making remain us models pain despair accept reality begin add stress tensions feel losing inventory time time within ourselves toward others part hobby Most us try learn have lost values building playing something experience strive toys can bringavoid cause can determined next time Any indication joy glee after putting sure mark imma ture flier Reprinted Airmailer newsletter Benton County OR Radio Control Club Jim Trump editor Immature Modeler Ray Cummings person does recog nize him What nature probelm should concern good questions will attempt identify him you can guard lest affliction spread find yourself same situation really attitude yet knows could con tagious Its bad enough have ranksif others join same folly results could really dramatic fastl First lets take look profile proper identification 1 beginner has flying some time usually bored con ventional procedure knows rules yet chooses ignore because tend inhibit concept fun 2 Age factor adolescent flier can age ns retirement come sizes shapes 3 thrill seekers Always throttle wide open Full bore way go 4 Thpy love dare-devil stunts go beyond limit normal risk few favor ites flying plane below line sight bank directly front flight line anybody out park pub lic know its just too bad ht Another flying plane stand trees left runway zoom ing up last minute Depth percep tion important again whats SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX 114 Model Aviation attitude adolescent flier really indicates would better off another hobby have seen way some people race RC cars example bouncing off walls other have same desire myself get oppor tunity ride dodge-em Atlantic City seems everything has its place brings bottom line should concerned clubs vital asset flying site lose bit turf reason b itself would seriously threatened reason field must considered sacred ground respected very life-giving reason existence VFSS person wishes fly reckless daredevil style him flying site Let him take need thrills private place responsible outcome Everyone has own reason being hobby have stake flying site reason must ever abused serve anyones need excitement cost safety Thats another good reason stick rules site never know watching what thinking must aware obligation keep up image positive possible out Reckless flying stunts serve interest weh need bring home message like play games mandatory See field Reprinted Hear Ye newsletter Valley Forge Signal Seekers Inc Valley Forge PA Editor Ray Cummings X 0 1 0 2 X 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 C x 0 4 0 0 x 0 4 0 en x 0 a4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 x 0 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en AMA Modelers Working br Modelersi
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/02
Page Numbers: 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114
NEWSLETT ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS FF Team Manager Congratulated its recent person meeting held Detroit Ml November 20 1982 1982 FAI Free Flight learn Selection Com mittee unaimously passed resolution giving sincere thanks Reid Simpson out standing performance manager 1981 US FF team lauded profound understanding needs team superb planning great devotion duty discharging responsibilities expressed thought entire US aeromodeling community owes him un payable debt gratitude members committee Rol Anderson Paul Crowley C Wayne Drake Doug Galbreath Bill Gibbons Bob Hatschek CC Johnson Charles Markos Tom McLaugh lin Bob Sifleet Henry Struck Emergency NC Rules Proposal Remember controversy over RC Pattern rule changed way fliers thought should have new rule book has lot heat about reported past issues Competition Newsletter President John Griggs column AMA News Well recent letter AMA president Walter Nic Damuck Jr Waterbury CT proposed proposal question re-voted RC Contest Board perhaps Emergency Proposal rules could amended quickly letter found its way Chairman RC Contest Board polled Board whether should handled Emer gency Proposal ballots indicated Emergency Proposal should considered No immediate ruling require input Board members require publica tion request earliest possible date proceed Final Vote proposal being published month satisfy Contest Board proce dures outlined above Interested modelers can find complete Contest Board Proce dures June 1982 Competition News letter next step will Contest Boards Final Vote taken four six weeks after publication Emergency Proposal means Final Vote ballot will sent out Board members sometime between end January middle February 1983 Modelers 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW interested expressing opinion Emergency Proposal should contact prefer ably writing RC Contest Board mem ber own AMA districts before Final Vote ballot due returned AMA HQ tabulation Emergency RC Rules Proposal RC-82-1 8Pattern Change maneuvers some Pattern classes create suggested short list class-patterns proposes change some maneuvers Pattern classes provide short-list' patterns class shorten Expert Masters patterns match fuel capacity WASHINGTON DC 20005 pipe-equipped engines changes various class-patterns given accom panying Table 1 Russell Knetzger Shorewood WI states maneuver changes have proposed reflect principle ever-increasing difficulty shortlist patterns given encourage uniformity local contestswhere shortlists rule exception Revises para 3916 3917 3918 3919 pp 42 43 1982-83 AMA rule book Note original proposal has edited slightly harmony 1982-83 AMA rule book instead 1980-81 rule book originally addressed continued page 176 Competition Directory CONTEST COORDINATORSFF Pat English 823 Broadway Vincennes IN 47591 I Bernice Williams 347 Southwick Rd Westfield MA 01085 VII seems anti district accept Miclsigani ii R SObrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven Queens NY 11421 Gregg Seydel 3625 East Ion Terrace Cudahy Wi 53110 RC Ernest Nikodem 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 Michigan RC Bill Puori 28 Pernwood Dr Commack NY 11725 RC Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 48174 lii Ken RaIser 427 Elm Dr Nazareth PA 18064 lEasti CL & FF Psul Smith 11112 Dill Dr sterling Hgts. 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07603 VII Rictard Doig 6 Canary Hill Dr Pontiac MI 48055 III Walter P Van Gorder 5669 Victory View LI Cincinnati VIII Ralph leudl Tenny Box 548 Richardson TX 75080 OH 45238IX Stan Chilton 300S Main Wichita KS 67202 IV Don SruiI 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102X Clarence Mather 3860 Ecochee Ave. San Diego CA 92117 V John Martin 3227 Darwin St Coconut Grove Mami PLXI Dave Hagen 19957 S Red Land Rd Oregon City OR 97045 33133 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tupelo Naperville IL 60540 February 1983 109 -4 I World Championships Commentaries Indoor US Top Placer Jim Richmond Flying model planes underground crystal palace Romania What could far-out exotic salt Slanic Prahova called Crystal Palace Romanians deed palatial dimension crystaline composition sheer size under ground dirigible hangar amazed us time stepped off elevator awesome cavern Undoubtedly unusual flying site world US team arrived Romania planes fairly good shape Rodem skys model box suffered some damage conveyer Bucharest airport An internal brace dislodged causing considerable damage planes During several practice sessions prior main event tried get act gether two major problems finding right power combination trimming planes handle enormous power burst required get up cold 500 F air difficult resolve short time available ceremony opening competition held courtyard near en trance team carried flag country marched around court yard respective positions course four-year-old son help flag-carrying think little girls Slanic fell love himfor mobbed after ceremony rescue him hugs kisses Romanians went all-out make event important memorable posters airport along roads depicting World Champs Slanic flags participating countries both hotel posters over town bus dis posal decked Out restaurant first aid facility 'miles' plastic sheet plastic used retard air movement particularly elevator shaft sculpture Indoor model plane entrance Now else have ever seen end first three days competition Rodemsky out front first flight 3410 us could consistently get planes top became problem hung damaged planes catwalk around 200-ft ceiling Harlan Banks trouble getting planes high enough cold air problem would plague throughout competition did 3134 2739 starters doing better practice Next day did 3637 put lead end Round Four Basking glory temporary lead very pleasant short-lived next day hung first flight wall series problems last round causing lose flight Mean Romanian Aurel Morar put up great 3656 take first place two-flight total 7000 Dave Pymm England came second two-flight total 6949 third 6811 believe Cezar Banks enjoyed compe tition rest us managed improve flight times take sixth place Harlan Rodemsky both com mended tremendous effort made get planes repaired trimmed flying site Bud Romak did great job team manager outfitted us flashy fluorescent orange coats wouldnt lose us furnished kinds flashlights carbattery-powered spotlight used everyone incrediblyhe managed ship helium tank Romania everyone could balloon-steer retrieve planes stuck wall always hand help us flights appeared Romanians want use permanent Indoor site well being tourist attraction im pressed improvements made compared 1970 World Champion ships held planes destroyed wall due heat-agitated air time fluorescent lights used main flight cavern everyone fliers timers kept outer adjoining chamber still some drift times felt acceptable would like try luck Crystal Palace again sometime Defending World Champion Erv Rodemsky World Championships always spectacu lar exciting first trip Romanian salt 1970 reporter substi tute team manager time defending World Champion first reports conditions described ideal flying siteover 200 ft high no drift temperature cool 500 requiring small low-pitch props order reach ceiling 1970 Romanian Aero Club attempted provide comfort competitors installing electric heaters strong incandescent lights along body heat officials con testants created drift proved fatal models time organizers went great expense removing heaters replacing lights cool fluorescent fix tures also kept people out main flying area possible Because level performance skill have improved during past 12 years models flew successfully Despite ef forts overcome drift problem availability steering balloons models ever ended up clinging walls own case turbulence drift wiped out five six officials series personal disasters started upon arrival Bucharest Airport Instead hand-carrying model box Luft hansa personnel done Romanian air port employee tried make three-ft box go through two-ft hole conveyor belt agonizing crunch belt jammed splitting box open ruining ship inside working day night next three days managed put together some patched-up heavy crooked models time test flying damage occurred broken parts ob vious showed up air loads imposed first round 3410 high time first three rounds unable put good second flight due bad air tried combinations hitting roof eight minutes ceiling scrubbing another six backing off turns climb three-fourths way up Nothing helped models would simply hang cat walk superbly retrieved Popa slide down jagged salt surface tearing props wings apart contest really pre pared six fully-tested models built climb well cold air design philoso phy thick airfoils center thin tips wide over 3 props heavy rubber strong motor stick bracing proved fact six official flights achieved altitude strove defeated site itself Id like express gratitude con test organizers officials doing thing humanly possible compensate conditions beyond control least trip home easy since last round no models left ship home broken box Control Line Combat Flier Gary Arnold great 1982 CL World Champi onships Tom Fluker mighty can get guys Texas made piece cakewhy wasnt scared until saw competition Thanks AMA people worked us Sweden Thanks whole Adamison family World Engines Midwest Products Hender sons Hobby K&B Tom Kerr Chris Machim pit man Ron Colombo other team members wives great peoplefirst time ever saw Stunt guy up close afraid get ting him dirty awhile whole team worked together help other some kind wonderful magic also have say something about beaches nice cant say enough about exciting way back airport Team Race guys wanted fly 110 Model Aviation little Combat once-in-a-lifetime experience shall always remember Precision Aerobatics Contestant Being member US CL Aerobatics Team has longtime goal felt proud part select group fliers have represented United States Having national competitor years heard stories about World Championships nothing quite equals firsthand experience logistical aspects venture could have gone better comfortably housed persons equipment arriv ing safely considerable time available practice team managers must have done jobs extremely well since team speaking Stunt fliers concentrate flying would too easy dismiss efforts managers transporting team dedicated crazies thou sands miles requires same attention detail competitor needs success Having arrived plenty time equipment order well mostly surround ed friendly natives viewing what must some beautiful countryside world reason optimistic Once actual business flying started saw optimism unfounded starters flying circle nor flat official Stunt circle Although paved microfinish relative AMA Nats runways three-foot drop side circle other segment severe dip precluded visual reference ground wind happened blowing direction Tall trees bordered third circle high bank picking up another quarter circle winds came over trees high bank no less open war fare between pilot plane However US team arrived almost week before other team far practice peculiar circle Under standably felt could cope well competition Once scoring started above became irrelevantthere seemed little correlation between quality flight score assigned Flights flown team severe turbulence scored higher under close ideal conditions second flight 90-degree shift wind direction prior giving signal start engine five judges took upon himself move directly upwind least four judges scored entire pat tern side As reviewed score sheets judge scored 15 put 16 consecutive maneu vers 7 As mentioned asphalt extremely smooth making takeoffs piece cake spite scores easy maneuver remained 7 8 After two days watching flights checking score board felt relationship between flight score purely random observed virtually no training judges warmup beyond per functory flight since hovered over ficial circle like vultures no discussions among judges what going once competition started according Keith Trostie single Ameri can judge Quality judging impossible does require token effort very least would expect intensive training site coupled feedback meet progFesses want give heartfelt thanks ap Bob Baron predation dedication people make possible participation FAI competition people include team selection officials judges helpers team man agers AMA personnel dues-paying AMA membership contributing members industry well competitors selves Another Aerobatics Flier first thing comes mind writing article about representing Unit ed States Control Line World Cham pionships extend heartfelt thank thousands AMA members dues contributions support made experience possible myself Im sure other team members great big thanks What kind experience two words - hard work Preparation began last winter made yet another redesign effort tion series Stunt ships built finished completely new Excita tion II incorporating subtle effective aerodynamic changes intended eliminate weak points its predecessor Intimi dation Although forced circumstances plane owned piece fly Intimidation team trials last years Nats never pleased its performance See future issue PAMPA Stunt News details youre terested Test flights early May indicated new plane indeed best ship date Comparatively easy wins two contests against competitive fliers spirits confidence high level However has happened often past misfortune struck again Two weeks before leaving Sweden airplane destroyed through failure heavy-duty ball link popped off pulling out wingover will revelation closest friends have told everyone till now accident resulted snagged line takeoff Ive lost airplanes quick-link-type failures wasnt mentally prepared barrage told sos certain follow Id told truth rate now forced fail back Intimidation try two weeks become competitive airplane quite frankly hated fly disheart ened point nearly called Bob Gieseke see prepared go teams first alternate However years effort finally make team made quitting unacceptable alternative finish Starting same afternoon non-stop effort try get old Intimidation trimmed acceptable level World Class competition exception evening Shareen took out got pleasantly blasted day spent either field work bench changing trim engines etc time met rest team New York airplane about 90% fingers crossed hopes extra six days Oxelosund prior competi tion would allow final refinements plane pilot Alas Attempts acclimate time change nine hours California tilted circle about three feet higher side fickle normally turbulent wind plus case rookie nerves resulted very er ratic performance part both myself team Only Lesas results indi catereally seemed get act order official flights As probably aware fourth fifth sixth individual placings resulted very tight finish team award Ted Fancher surprisingly strong Chinese team com bined scores outpointed second seventh eighth places 125 points out approximately 7500 total about 114% Given vaunted invincibility US Stunt team several questions naturally arise Are really getting good Did US team perform poorly combi nation both about Swede Ove Andersson 3rd place gift host country Are European judges tired US runaways purposely discrimina tory Yes no little Chinese team obviously skillful well-practiced especially well-prepared Although planes lost transit until two days before competition began although worst possible time zone change made obvious progress flight deserved second-place team award Dahzong second-place finisher unusual uses no handle attaches lines steel rings slips index ring fingers thus able directly control response sensitivity widening closing gap between fingers him worked US team never flew level did team trials strength has always exceptional precision Whatever style judge may prefer terms presentation cannot ignore pattern obviously superior size shape elevations Unfor tunately sloping site turbulence made technically superior flight appear erratic imprecise ie fly Square Eight ground level two feet high er right side left what happens angles sides relative other etc net result US team never able demonstrate its superiority convincing fashion last two questions concerning Ove Andersson judging see tied together Ove very good pilot very proficient what have come characterize Euro pean style flying typified Composteilo Italy. loud large instant February 1983 111 corners very unlike current American standards especially stressed recent team trials ie tight precise smooth European style familiar acceptable predominantly European panel judges best European fliers French Italians flew style Ove definitely gave best performance genre thus deserved highest placing European Inasmuch diffi cult Americans show right stuff two-by-four fashion un reasonable judges might willing score good European-style flight high ly mediocre US -style Finally true US 900pound gorilla international Stunt circles team victory another country would wildly popular because Americans disliked because underdog victory always popular especially happen some guys extent probably certain subconscious bias part European judges dont say cirtical recognize reality job judge accurately possibly can Im convinced gentlemen did very best job could job fly patterns well enough hod recognize super iority did jobs t Bob didnt sweep top four places. t fun Yes Hard work bet satisfied No Would again betcha Scale NC Veteran Contestant High quality word Reno air planes pilots particularly meet man agement Monty Patricia Groves few airplanes oldthe winner F4C around 10 yearsbut first World Championships Also re markable new modelers teams incredibly talented producing ex quisitely-detailed engineered aircraft time few years ago occasional model engineering chanical design features unique Almost present-day champion ship competitors depend entirely upon hobby shop items complete airplanes Spe cial parts operational landing gears ac curate functional strut fittings engine mounts mufflers being made modelers What really remarkable caliber craftsman finds time polish piloting skill sufficient degree attain proficiency needed national team member competitive number new faces Reno reassures us dying art Organization management Groves good better observed past championships Complaints heard some visiting US modelers about slow pace event answer event intended rapidfire entertainment spectators Time needs taken between flights judges dis cuss what has observed relaxed atmo sphere beneficial contestants ever once model ready flight stopwatch made certain no dal lying agree some gaps flying bit long US teams performance serious letdown after first-place showing Ottawa two years previously Eight years ago other US-sponsored World Championship modelers swept first three places Hope repetition dashed crashes several models two months has passed since meet have yet found reason crash Ryan RC equipment immediately installed another plane has fly ing successfully ever since Ryan shown no tendency seriously unstable its earlier flights now appears re pairable although its low static score leaves doubt about its worthiness Temporarily accident thinking must better way spend time playing less vulnerable toys watching TV chas ing girls etc final decision has yet made thing stands out mind going spend AMA money send teams practice session training camp should done under carefully-controlled conditions particularly regards altitude flying site training camp 1982 Mint Julep contest served well FAI competition indoctrination its low alti tude didnt prepare us what come Reno density altitude ranged 5000 feet early morning 8500 feet heat midday Monty Groves made point observations Model afion November 1980 page 92 Its mat ter degree seriousness approach World Championships Shouldnt prospective team members made aware will expected attend practice Bob Wischer session Too few really excellent US Scale modelers have tried make team patriotic fervor fierce national pride Believe being team member World Championships worth effort next will probably held historic LeBourget Airport near Paris 1984 team selections made 1983 CL Top US Flier Participation World Championships people chance lifetime participate WC USSR can described truly incredible small-town boy Midwest eye-opener indeed Never have met people warm friendlyand eager friends have found important item have along vocabulary least key words native language ever make team again Ill sure learn enough native language order meals ask directions explain simple model tech niques Speaking some native language would also helpful souvenir-trad ers have surrounded some people trading souvenirs exciting model show So dont worry about taking too swaps Im sure conr take enough model boxes didnt cause much trouble expected real problem return Moscow London people charge airport Moscow charged us much freight us expected size model box very important box too wide pass through walk-in door returned shop first thing did cut 6 width model box food Russia good exact impression something person has decide himself contest everything went very smoothly plenty officials help out needed Translators assigned team always alert problems Also fuel provided much better us expected nitro methane available almost miracle far concerned four 05 25s didnt start whole lot differently did FAI fuel practicing summer Another surprise team manager John Preston seems sights sounds didnt cloud awareness instance example model turn-in static scale judging sleepily set B-i 7 judging table turned see John explaining fine detail points explained him early summer remember thinking myself did know John took good care us Now know much fun World Championships really Im going trying much harder make team future hope Ill seeing next team trials dont know what youre missing CL Team Member Stephen M Ashby people Friday Thirteenth known its overabundance good tune case quite con trary converging three modelers manager four large casket-shaped ply wood boxes OHare International Airport Jeff Perez in Chicago long awaited day finally arrived bound Kiev USSR compete 1982 Control Line Scale World Championships Air France ticket agent handled boxes flight arrange ments expediency true profession alism grateful smoothest entire trip magic flight giant 747 turned night day back night again Before bleary eyes somewhat foggy brain could cope jet lag stood before close scrutiny Russian customs agent Arriving four days early Kiev presented big problem at 112 Model Aviation boxes met Borispol Airport gentleman name Fiordor dont ask last name Although spoke no Eng lish understood very little what actually transpiring did quickly realize having difficulty arranging trans portation boxes After lot shoe leather several hours deliberation Fior dor finagled large truck quick ly way 100 kilometers per hour doesnt take long get youre going destination turned out Dnieper Hotel unloaded model boxes stacked corner lobby Dont think didnt provoke some strange looks direction early arrival did give us opportuni ty acclimate ourselves see much very beautiful city Kiev walked walked photographing everything sight until feet refused another step think tennis shoes need recap job setting Dnieper Hotel right middle Kiev close Dnieper River spent day watch ing large cruisers hydrofoils racing up down ybody got film Efficient Fiordor once again met us Hotel Dnieper nineteenth moved wordly goods Motel Pro lissok official housing competi tion As teams judges began arrive throughout afternoon evening pace quickened excitement level heightened began introduce ourselves speculate what competition would like intro duced official Intourist translator Riassa Pougachova Riassa some kind lady could best described simple word kind ness constant companion throughout entire competition along giving us personalized tours around Kiev could always found just few steps away sitting bleachers patiently waiting sometimes rain patience rivaled Job deserves huge thanks service us accommodations Motel Prolissok very hospitable Everyone Intourist office desk clerks helpful friendly rooms cozy ade quate personal bath facilities complete large tub hand-held shower Dick separate dining area tables set team appropriate countrys flag centerpiece food fresh very little preservatives used Russia part very tasty Its good thing liked tomatoes cucumbers because meal started manner along light dark bread butter Swiss cheese herring smoked salmon second course usually involved bowl several dif ferent types Ukranian borshch cabbage soup mysterious things therein Want John third best course found items like beefsteak Chicken Kiev breaded pork cubed beets fried pota toes rice like Mineral water usually served drink typical European stylewarm nyet ice An occasional champagne Pepsi thats right Russia has Pepsi might availability dictated Let add being teetotaler lived Pepsis quickly acquired nick name Europeans Stefan-Pepsi Cola morning Riassa Fiordor own personal driver escorted us through Checkpoint Charlie Kievs city limits Chaika flying site just beyond city limits Chaika doubt best Control Line facility Ive seen circles smoothly blacktopped surrounded high fencing Bleachers encircled fly ing area usually filled day competition preparation area pulltesting weigh-ins very efficient helped smooth-running contest area also lined bleachers beautiful flower garden added spectrum color area flying area also sported permanent covered lockable pit area contestants Whens last time youve flown circle like control tower directed competition calling flier ready area new friend Yury Gulin did outstanding job PA speaking both Russian English Dur ing lulls action music played through sound system helped soothe jagged nerves least com petitor . opening ceremonies filled pageantry excitement complete contestants parade bands speeches low cloud cover drizzle prevented much what would have fantastic air show did get see some aircraft during practice maneuvers day prior opening ceremony treat see Wilgas Yak-50s Antonov 2s Also hand assortment parachutists heli copters motorized hang-glider show supposed end 60 parachut ists jumping same time Its too bad weather spoiled competition thrilling well frustrating sense wanted film flights possible yet own airplane prepare worry about Am up next John Russian Antonovmodels truly works art craftsmanship engineering highest quality Polish models also superb spent long time ogling Jerry Ostrowskis P-38 true masterpiece Russian aircraft equal ly exciting watch flight scale four-bladed variable-pitch props Fow ler flaps brakes landing lights host other goodies Actually flights very enjoyable well educational extremely interesting see individual equipment flying techniques con testant flight provided something new spectators added new dimension least to flying portion WC large round applause went up following takeoff touch-and-go landing gear re traction other flight function demon strated contestant After com plete program specators showed appreciation another large round applause wasnt sure supposed bow just look dumb time us moved models hangar pits surrounded people taking photographs autograph-seekers signed little bit everything shirts posters signed 35mm camera spectators interested us press well did feel some what like celebrities inter viewed Russian television three times also interviewed correspondent TASS official news agency Russia interviewed Olesandr Lip enko gentleman newspaper Kiev press releases handled George press person Again last name escapes George secretary cordial helpful during interviews Thanks George certainly hope made positive impression upon Russian people appeared favorite pastimes lot people Kiev trading pins pins commemorating almost anything also pins Russian aircraft anxiously traded AMA material well Sig pins patches gobbled up unbelievable rate quickly ran out trading material tried explain Rus sian people simply gave us items saying gift present Quite gesture friendship last count 84 pins tried pin some cap quick ly outweighed MU-2 During week privilege making new friends fact cama raderie among competitors especi ally rewarding Most evenings spent using lots gestures drawing pictures effort communicate Czechoslovakian team members Pavel Raj chart spoke English able transla tor during after-hours discussions amazing find small world really vel pen pal home city thanks due lot people special note thanks Polish team use electric starter another fine gesture sportsmanship Thanks Jerry Lech found difficult express appreciation Fiodor Riassa valuable help Thanks Russian peo ple made stay memorable occasion Following same basic opening format closing ceremonies brought end week Ill long remember presenta tion awards especially touching Russian flag raised national anthem played Valery Kramarenko winning contestant US team presented two awards Jeff Perez given award being youngest competitor ripe old age 31 team member given long-stemmed rose turn presented Riassa Upon reflection WC have memories biggest impression havent realized already fact treated such amity people Kiev closing ceremonies presiding Russian general stated speech sports ambassador peace think hes right Six nations came gether sharing emotion-packed week unique bond friendship came same conclusionthat members United Nations should modelers feel ings can best summarized expression often used Polish team members Absolutely Fantastic February 1983 113 K WE QUIET Use effective muffler SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX Competition News will present time time constructive thought-provoking ideas criticisms AMA rules policies affect competitors issue has two sides CN will endeavor print viewpoints have submittedwithin limits available space uniqueness constructiveness timeliness good taste Determination appropri ateness publication of matters must necessity rest solely publisher thoughts presented author should necessarily construed AMA HQ AMA officers publisher should note publication rules-change policy-change idea does necessarily mean specific proposal has presented Contest Board Executive Council appropriate committee such action responsibility author anyone else interested obtaining official action Toys Models As newly-designated grandfather Ive suddenly become interested making wood en toys Some might say Ive making balsa wood toys myself years some respects right differ ences however similarities differences between toys models have brought focus after reading introduction delightful book Art Making Wooden Toys Peter Stevenson models toys similar two ways First see models reference ourselves builders much child sees hand-made toy reference toy maker As Stevenson puts tailor-made handcrafted toy uniquely tangible usable piece evidence testifying concern child part someone child values child can steps construction somehow mag ically turn inert lump lumber shining mobilealmost livingentity much better time sees re members stands for' seocnd similarity related final reason making toys Its fun adds Its art form well source relaxing entertainment continues pointing out no mat ter humbleor sloppily madea toy might will probably valued highly piece fine craftsmanship per haps unfortunately subtle differences between toys models begin emerge Most though Stephenson says toy making theres no pressure concern basic satety well tendency improve craftsmanship adds element pressure model build ing same pressure trying finish model last minute before fun fly pressure what Stevenson calls serious business involved building some thing such operating model aircraft car boat blunder now construc tion means good deal embarrassment everything comes unstuck wrong moment later have feel element pressure take models seriously would toys can stray far seriousness impor tant ingredients fun relaxing enter tainment lost Somehow need balance seriousness fun models become objects worship minute toy worshipped Steven son observes its no longer good playing toy simply fun mma few hundred feet either way goes 0 goes X 0 w 0 x 0 w 0 x 0 w 0 x en 0 w 0 x en 0 w 0 x en 0 -g 0 X en 0 w 0 x en 0 -o w 0 X en 0 0 0 X en 0 0 w 0 x en 0 0 w 0 x en 0 0 0 en 0 0 w 0 x en 0 0 0 x 5 They poor craftsmen models look like put together hammer saw Whats point spend ing few hundred hours building beautiful model way person flies going sooner later usually does have wait too long see plane splattered over turf Its attrition like Divine Wind philosophy Japan summer 1945 quan tity counts quality ute its cut lumber stock day its finally put shelf remind someone good years lasted through final analysis perhaps our6 flier does have crash Sid Nolan models s#ould toys creations should said before just matter primarily sources fun take sen- time usually can counted let ously extent necessary insure loose vocal holler whoop - something safe reliable operation effort like Wow-wee. did see Man improve craftsmanship skill really parked good time something operating models contributes fun effecL normal reaction crash relaxing entertainment values part pilot silence followed toy making remain us models pain despair accept reality begin add stress tensions feel losing inventory time time within ourselves toward others part hobby Most us try learn have lost values building playing something experience strive toys can bringavoid cause can determined next time Any indication joy glee after putting sure mark imma ture flier Reprinted Airmailer newsletter Benton County OR Radio Control Club Jim Trump editor Immature Modeler Ray Cummings person does recog nize him What nature probelm should concern good questions will attempt identify him you can guard lest affliction spread find yourself same situation really attitude yet knows could con tagious Its bad enough have ranksif others join same folly results could really dramatic fastl First lets take look profile proper identification 1 beginner has flying some time usually bored con ventional procedure knows rules yet chooses ignore because tend inhibit concept fun 2 Age factor adolescent flier can age ns retirement come sizes shapes 3 thrill seekers Always throttle wide open Full bore way go 4 Thpy love dare-devil stunts go beyond limit normal risk few favor ites flying plane below line sight bank directly front flight line anybody out park pub lic know its just too bad ht Another flying plane stand trees left runway zoom ing up last minute Depth percep tion important again whats SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX 114 Model Aviation attitude adolescent flier really indicates would better off another hobby have seen way some people race RC cars example bouncing off walls other have same desire myself get oppor tunity ride dodge-em Atlantic City seems everything has its place brings bottom line should concerned clubs vital asset flying site lose bit turf reason b itself would seriously threatened reason field must considered sacred ground respected very life-giving reason existence VFSS person wishes fly reckless daredevil style him flying site Let him take need thrills private place responsible outcome Everyone has own reason being hobby have stake flying site reason must ever abused serve anyones need excitement cost safety Thats another good reason stick rules site never know watching what thinking must aware obligation keep up image positive possible out Reckless flying stunts serve interest weh need bring home message like play games mandatory See field Reprinted Hear Ye newsletter Valley Forge Signal Seekers Inc Valley Forge PA Editor Ray Cummings X 0 1 0 2 X 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 C x 0 4 0 0 x 0 4 0 en x 0 a4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 x 0 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en x 0 4 0 en AMA Modelers Working br Modelersi