/ Aerobatics Ted Fancher WELCOME BACK Stunt fans Contrary rumors circulated throughout Nats Chicopee yours truly has no intention giving up prestigious lucrative position contributing editor Stunt Model Aviation guys will just have find some other way get rid personal circum stances made impossible tend Nats year first miss since 1974 am nonetheless still active intend continue contribute until such time run out opinions situation unlikely develop forseeable future vein would like thank good friend Lou Dudka taking task reporting Nats absence As past showed himself informative candid reporter Fortunately Lous memory ac tion demonstrably better memory pattern benefit shoulder hasnt already cried during semi-finals Lou per formed four Inside Outside Loopsrather requisite three apiece resulting loss pattern points cost Lou first-ever entry final-five flyoff revered Walker Cup Condolences buddy has Also contrary popular opinion did stay away Westover because Jimmy Casale Paul Walker go ing Although last three years have pretty much flown own contest leaving pickings us mortals still have hope eventually dethroning whichever happens National Champion time Three years row two have onetwo Nats Jimmy first twice Paul once An extraordinary perfor mance both fliers rapidly carving themselves special niche Stunt history Congratulations both time copy reaches will have selected Stunt team 1986 CL World Championships site yet announced . although firmest possibility seems Hungary outlook strong US team very good Both Jimmy Paul will attending team selection finals have favored selection three-man team leaves probable opening contested large field talented fliers Im going out limb betting old bear Bob Gieseke smoke em ST 60-powered Nobler sporting newly-sealed flap elevator hinge lines will give him performance corners lacked Nats hoped competing three spots myself Unfortunately two weeks ago early August 1985 suf fered yet another what all-toocommon occurrence yours truly control system breakdown resulting destruction contest ship Celebration no reason other public selfflagellation possibility prevent ing others suffering similar heart break thought would take couple paragraphs catalog history Stunt ship carnage result control system failures Forewarned forearmed 1957 first believe Nobler destroyed due failure solder joint holding washer flap pushrod Solution Back up solder joints safety wire wrapped notch Continued page 172 Alan Resinger Vancouver BCL f lies absolutely gorgeous Maachi Air Racer painted Italian racing colors Craft spans 60 has 650 sq area wei9hs 56 oz Power Supertigre 60 swinging 125 Zinger prop Paul Walkers 1984 National Championwinning Bad News R poised devour another victim Pauls loss 25 contests 1983 Nats finished 2nd Plane spans 61 has 700 sq area weighs 56 oz uses OS 45 FSR power Prop 111/4in dia 6pltch Zinger 76 Model Aviation Now heres real CL Stunt flierl smile stance tells Five-year old Chris Mullens flies Novice Stunt Seattle WA area Plane Flite Streak Trainer power OS Max 15 Shawn Mullens Seattle WA 8-year old brother Chris flies Sig Ban shee 05 35 power Novice Stunt too between 1880 1940 transfers l28 1350 36000 rpm target en tries used single-blade propellers Hungarians Bulgarians used wood Russians preferred carbon fiber/epoxy Sidewinder asymmetric models suction tanks flown ex cept three upright Kingfishers Pisarchuk USSR Ritenburger Holland Schmidt FRG using centrifugal fuel switches pressure tanks Pipes Rossi OPS homemade small tailpipe diameters between 4mm 5mm various volumes lengths suit individual engine would like thank Ken Morrissey helping pull information together generous hospitality friendship recent visit England Results European Control Line Championships FAI Class FZASpeed Individual Performance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 A Kohamuk S Schelkalin J Moinar S Szegedi I Mult H Kitipov Y Pisarchuck G Nowakowski 0 Kabbakov T Choinacki P Halman S Zanin A Rachwal o vita J Horvath T Assen P Rietbergen R McGladdery I Schmidt N Bjork 0 Kejellberg R Forstner P Eisner J Magne F Marksteiner J Valo 0 Urban T Borer USSR USSR Hungary Hungary Hungary Bulgaria USSR Poland Bulgaria Poland UK Italy Poland Italy Italy Bulgaria Netheri UK ERG Sweden Sweden FRO UK France Austria Finland Switz Switz knib 28190 27930 27820 27800 277 10 27170 27050 26930 26770 26490 26390 26350 26280 25620 25550 25260 24640 24410 24410 24390 23780 21660 21150 0 0 0 0 0 mph 17517 17356 17287 17275 17219 16883 16809 167 34 16635 16461 16399 16374 16330 15920 15877 15697 15311 15168 15168 15156 14777 13460 13143 0 0 0 0 0 Team Results 1 2tJSSR diic 4hu1aHa S.5Itaiy 6 UniiedKingdom 7 Sweden NEWp oIDD U8 Federal Republic Germany DNA IRIc WUW9 Netherlands ELECTRICt10 Astria AS POWEREDcoer1and __niand r.TX 75042 fl Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland REAl R/C TRAINER GRANDMA CAN FLYCL Aerobatics/Fancher 2-3 CHANNEL RADIO 49 Inch SPAN Continued page 76 05 ELECTRIC 049 tO 15 GAS pushrod behind washer CATALOG $200NI $3995solder together unit 1958 beautiful brand-new Thunder bird its first contest snagged line tar strip projecting between concrete slabs tarmac line snapped ship turned circle took off snapped other line became temporary Free Flight Solution Inspect flying site hazards Weeds tie-down holes power lines trees sprinklers own tool boxes stooge qualify 1973 destroyed brand new origi nal destined Nat Ufrough first number failures dreaded steel quick-clevis pushrod connector Solution Dont use spring-steel pushrod connectors Stunt ships 1975 Nats top Ver tical Eight during practice steel pushrod clevis broke Result Instant spectator Solution Dont use darn things Stunt ships Just prior last flight 1979 Team Trials broke line during pull test resulting twisted control horn lousy flight no free trip Poland Solution Inspect replace con trol lines regularly same ship Excitation destroyed 1980 Nats just prior Walker Cup flyoff whenyou guessed ita spring-steel pushrod connector broke Solution Dont use darn things Stunt ships Just prior World Championships Sweden Excitation II crashed burned heavy-duty ball-type pushrod connector ball separate link embarrassed yet another control system breakdown lied everyone including own flying buddies clalming stooge accident takeoff culprit Solution must use ball-type pushrod connectorsand still doyou must provide backup means prevent ing link popping off ball Finally earlier month lost Celebration cable Baron Martine-style adjustable handle fatigued exits adjustment bar First down line broke after 20 30 side loops up-line cable also failed Fortunately ship flew short distance before impact no per son property damaged . sole competitive Stunt ship hopes representing country once again Solution Never assume since equipment sound last flight still sound thorough preflight visible components before flight necessity moral story simple nothing original chain strong its weakest link nowhere applicable magnifi cent flying machine have vested much time Spend good share 172 Model Aviation TAPER ACETM Rib Profiler makes tapered eliptical wing design easyl Works faster computerl Adjusts locks size rib instantly Curve plates provided draw 3 differeht full symmetrical 3 different semi-symmetrical airfoils Flat bottom airfoils can also drawn Send check MO $2795 Jim Denaro 543 Bedford Street Concord MA 01742 L ~atcnea rerrormance TOP PERFORMA K&B ENGINES Airplane Manrie K&B FUELS K&B GLOW PLUGS 9 Blends4 Choices Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE K&B FIBERGlASS CLOTH K&B Micro-Balloons FILLER K&B SUPER POXY RESIN KgB SUPER POXY THINNER K&B SUPER POXY PRIMER K&B SUPER FOXY PAINT K&B MIXING CUPS Pec&D*Iai*, 619 44246I ~l 5UWW7FUU 619 4698675J BOX 2498-MA LA MESA CA 9204i1 New Breed Lightest weight ready mount engines market Holiday Special 31 - $27500 flywheel 1cc 1g 34 - $34555 37 - $35500 42 - $37500 Engines Complete 31 w/fiywheelNothi Ixtm Buy31 wlelectric ignition34 wlelectric ignition37 wlelectric ignition42 wlelec 1g NEW 5 lbs2oz-5AHPBlbs2oz-6HPBlbs4oz-6AHP5lbs3oz-7HP Features Lightest weight Sacha customized newest German engines ler t ting Bolts sure Tap uretor CDI Ignition 48 V Ignition Pack ty Switch lt Hub stor Spark Plugs ar Warranty Faulty Parts Workmanship lable optIon Automatic spark advance l$28S6J T G Mtg 857 High Mountain Rd North Haledon NJ 07508 e 201 427-3845 time making sure Stunters Achilles heel well armored Make much system accessible possible make isnt accessible bulletproof Dont use common slideclip type line connectors can pulled open inadvertently left open Use instead heavy-duty style distributed Sullivan Products difficult connectbut im possible open accidently Inspect parts control system before flight once again dont use spring-steel pushrod connectors Stunt ships loads imposed repeated sudden large control deflections simply exceed capacity units Leave RC max load servo Another subject Although Ive gotten generally good feedback flavor content column have enough constructively critical comments generate desire part input readers large urge drop line expressing likes dislikes column too technical technical enough like aerodynamics approach would rather discuss construction finish engines Are lot beginners would therefore profit basic approach technical language barrier Would like contest info results Recognize such reportage problem because three-month lead time required magazine like subject covered depth entire column would rather have smaller segments month abbreviated hints kinks etc Does occasional controversial element interest you find out place hobby column Let know what think Ill see can make column responsive wishes final item agaln solicit opinions talk Nats apparently around country concerning advisability eliminating and/or modifying both appearance points builder-of-themodel rule applies favorite event addition possibility skill classes Nats ongoing item discussion decision should shortly made areas yours truly has extremely strong feelings intend devote columnnot next afterto discussion posi tions have delayed long purposely allow readers column devotees Stunt event tell own feelings matters prompt doing column following own tirade will devoted opinions proposal change basic ele ments Precision Aerobatics surfaces several years feel important before undertaking significant change things fundamental event thoroughly discussed vehicles available Stunt fraternity am therefore making forum avail able points view Please contribute galn broadest dissemination possible send opinions address end col umn also PAMPA inclusion Stunt News PAMPAs newsletter What? dont belong PAMPA Well fly Stunt should Con tact Doug Figgs PAMPA Secretary include check $15 $25 outside con tinental US membership Youll glad did address 329 Lincoln P1 Brooklyn NY 11238 Ted Fancher 1S8 Flying Cloud Isle Foster City CA 94404 CL Racing/Ballard Continued page 77 reset shutoff Mike made drawing instructions published Northwest Control Line Model Aviation Flying Lines newsletter back 1980 Several Racing enthusiasts Midwest have tried found much better other item previously tried protecting fingers Team Racing time know US FAI Team Race trials held California some excellent per formances turned teams Jeff Holfelder/Tim Gillott Jed Kusik Henry Nelson Bob Oge/Stew Willoughby Qualifying times 338 range reasonable Lets hope F2C team does well World Championships 700-lap Midwest Sport Race Various regional areas throughout United States have different rules Sport Racing majority either have kit airplane specific engine tank have reasonable specifications plane tank engine Midwest area largest participative event Sport Racing rules fairly specific engine re quirements require sleeve bearing un modified engine profile-mounted tank having 4-in fill tube amazing see planes have become sophisticated over years modifications profile tank Since no propeller restrictions large amount work done improve performance successful type airplane appears thin built-up wing approximately A-inch thick long body avoid being noseheavy favored engine K&B December 1985 173
Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/12
Page Numbers: 76, 172, 173
/ Aerobatics Ted Fancher WELCOME BACK Stunt fans Contrary rumors circulated throughout Nats Chicopee yours truly has no intention giving up prestigious lucrative position contributing editor Stunt Model Aviation guys will just have find some other way get rid personal circum stances made impossible tend Nats year first miss since 1974 am nonetheless still active intend continue contribute until such time run out opinions situation unlikely develop forseeable future vein would like thank good friend Lou Dudka taking task reporting Nats absence As past showed himself informative candid reporter Fortunately Lous memory ac tion demonstrably better memory pattern benefit shoulder hasnt already cried during semi-finals Lou per formed four Inside Outside Loopsrather requisite three apiece resulting loss pattern points cost Lou first-ever entry final-five flyoff revered Walker Cup Condolences buddy has Also contrary popular opinion did stay away Westover because Jimmy Casale Paul Walker go ing Although last three years have pretty much flown own contest leaving pickings us mortals still have hope eventually dethroning whichever happens National Champion time Three years row two have onetwo Nats Jimmy first twice Paul once An extraordinary perfor mance both fliers rapidly carving themselves special niche Stunt history Congratulations both time copy reaches will have selected Stunt team 1986 CL World Championships site yet announced . although firmest possibility seems Hungary outlook strong US team very good Both Jimmy Paul will attending team selection finals have favored selection three-man team leaves probable opening contested large field talented fliers Im going out limb betting old bear Bob Gieseke smoke em ST 60-powered Nobler sporting newly-sealed flap elevator hinge lines will give him performance corners lacked Nats hoped competing three spots myself Unfortunately two weeks ago early August 1985 suf fered yet another what all-toocommon occurrence yours truly control system breakdown resulting destruction contest ship Celebration no reason other public selfflagellation possibility prevent ing others suffering similar heart break thought would take couple paragraphs catalog history Stunt ship carnage result control system failures Forewarned forearmed 1957 first believe Nobler destroyed due failure solder joint holding washer flap pushrod Solution Back up solder joints safety wire wrapped notch Continued page 172 Alan Resinger Vancouver BCL f lies absolutely gorgeous Maachi Air Racer painted Italian racing colors Craft spans 60 has 650 sq area wei9hs 56 oz Power Supertigre 60 swinging 125 Zinger prop Paul Walkers 1984 National Championwinning Bad News R poised devour another victim Pauls loss 25 contests 1983 Nats finished 2nd Plane spans 61 has 700 sq area weighs 56 oz uses OS 45 FSR power Prop 111/4in dia 6pltch Zinger 76 Model Aviation Now heres real CL Stunt flierl smile stance tells Five-year old Chris Mullens flies Novice Stunt Seattle WA area Plane Flite Streak Trainer power OS Max 15 Shawn Mullens Seattle WA 8-year old brother Chris flies Sig Ban shee 05 35 power Novice Stunt too between 1880 1940 transfers l28 1350 36000 rpm target en tries used single-blade propellers Hungarians Bulgarians used wood Russians preferred carbon fiber/epoxy Sidewinder asymmetric models suction tanks flown ex cept three upright Kingfishers Pisarchuk USSR Ritenburger Holland Schmidt FRG using centrifugal fuel switches pressure tanks Pipes Rossi OPS homemade small tailpipe diameters between 4mm 5mm various volumes lengths suit individual engine would like thank Ken Morrissey helping pull information together generous hospitality friendship recent visit England Results European Control Line Championships FAI Class FZASpeed Individual Performance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 A Kohamuk S Schelkalin J Moinar S Szegedi I Mult H Kitipov Y Pisarchuck G Nowakowski 0 Kabbakov T Choinacki P Halman S Zanin A Rachwal o vita J Horvath T Assen P Rietbergen R McGladdery I Schmidt N Bjork 0 Kejellberg R Forstner P Eisner J Magne F Marksteiner J Valo 0 Urban T Borer USSR USSR Hungary Hungary Hungary Bulgaria USSR Poland Bulgaria Poland UK Italy Poland Italy Italy Bulgaria Netheri UK ERG Sweden Sweden FRO UK France Austria Finland Switz Switz knib 28190 27930 27820 27800 277 10 27170 27050 26930 26770 26490 26390 26350 26280 25620 25550 25260 24640 24410 24410 24390 23780 21660 21150 0 0 0 0 0 mph 17517 17356 17287 17275 17219 16883 16809 167 34 16635 16461 16399 16374 16330 15920 15877 15697 15311 15168 15168 15156 14777 13460 13143 0 0 0 0 0 Team Results 1 2tJSSR diic 4hu1aHa S.5Itaiy 6 UniiedKingdom 7 Sweden NEWp oIDD U8 Federal Republic Germany DNA IRIc WUW9 Netherlands ELECTRICt10 Astria AS POWEREDcoer1and __niand r.TX 75042 fl Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland REAl R/C TRAINER GRANDMA CAN FLYCL Aerobatics/Fancher 2-3 CHANNEL RADIO 49 Inch SPAN Continued page 76 05 ELECTRIC 049 tO 15 GAS pushrod behind washer CATALOG $200NI $3995solder together unit 1958 beautiful brand-new Thunder bird its first contest snagged line tar strip projecting between concrete slabs tarmac line snapped ship turned circle took off snapped other line became temporary Free Flight Solution Inspect flying site hazards Weeds tie-down holes power lines trees sprinklers own tool boxes stooge qualify 1973 destroyed brand new origi nal destined Nat Ufrough first number failures dreaded steel quick-clevis pushrod connector Solution Dont use spring-steel pushrod connectors Stunt ships 1975 Nats top Ver tical Eight during practice steel pushrod clevis broke Result Instant spectator Solution Dont use darn things Stunt ships Just prior last flight 1979 Team Trials broke line during pull test resulting twisted control horn lousy flight no free trip Poland Solution Inspect replace con trol lines regularly same ship Excitation destroyed 1980 Nats just prior Walker Cup flyoff whenyou guessed ita spring-steel pushrod connector broke Solution Dont use darn things Stunt ships Just prior World Championships Sweden Excitation II crashed burned heavy-duty ball-type pushrod connector ball separate link embarrassed yet another control system breakdown lied everyone including own flying buddies clalming stooge accident takeoff culprit Solution must use ball-type pushrod connectorsand still doyou must provide backup means prevent ing link popping off ball Finally earlier month lost Celebration cable Baron Martine-style adjustable handle fatigued exits adjustment bar First down line broke after 20 30 side loops up-line cable also failed Fortunately ship flew short distance before impact no per son property damaged . sole competitive Stunt ship hopes representing country once again Solution Never assume since equipment sound last flight still sound thorough preflight visible components before flight necessity moral story simple nothing original chain strong its weakest link nowhere applicable magnifi cent flying machine have vested much time Spend good share 172 Model Aviation TAPER ACETM Rib Profiler makes tapered eliptical wing design easyl Works faster computerl Adjusts locks size rib instantly Curve plates provided draw 3 differeht full symmetrical 3 different semi-symmetrical airfoils Flat bottom airfoils can also drawn Send check MO $2795 Jim Denaro 543 Bedford Street Concord MA 01742 L ~atcnea rerrormance TOP PERFORMA K&B ENGINES Airplane Manrie K&B FUELS K&B GLOW PLUGS 9 Blends4 Choices Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE K&B FIBERGlASS CLOTH K&B Micro-Balloons FILLER K&B SUPER POXY RESIN KgB SUPER POXY THINNER K&B SUPER POXY PRIMER K&B SUPER FOXY PAINT K&B MIXING CUPS Pec&D*Iai*, 619 44246I ~l 5UWW7FUU 619 4698675J BOX 2498-MA LA MESA CA 9204i1 New Breed Lightest weight ready mount engines market Holiday Special 31 - $27500 flywheel 1cc 1g 34 - $34555 37 - $35500 42 - $37500 Engines Complete 31 w/fiywheelNothi Ixtm Buy31 wlelectric ignition34 wlelectric ignition37 wlelectric ignition42 wlelec 1g NEW 5 lbs2oz-5AHPBlbs2oz-6HPBlbs4oz-6AHP5lbs3oz-7HP Features Lightest weight Sacha customized newest German engines ler t ting Bolts sure Tap uretor CDI Ignition 48 V Ignition Pack ty Switch lt Hub stor Spark Plugs ar Warranty Faulty Parts Workmanship lable optIon Automatic spark advance l$28S6J T G Mtg 857 High Mountain Rd North Haledon NJ 07508 e 201 427-3845 time making sure Stunters Achilles heel well armored Make much system accessible possible make isnt accessible bulletproof Dont use common slideclip type line connectors can pulled open inadvertently left open Use instead heavy-duty style distributed Sullivan Products difficult connectbut im possible open accidently Inspect parts control system before flight once again dont use spring-steel pushrod connectors Stunt ships loads imposed repeated sudden large control deflections simply exceed capacity units Leave RC max load servo Another subject Although Ive gotten generally good feedback flavor content column have enough constructively critical comments generate desire part input readers large urge drop line expressing likes dislikes column too technical technical enough like aerodynamics approach would rather discuss construction finish engines Are lot beginners would therefore profit basic approach technical language barrier Would like contest info results Recognize such reportage problem because three-month lead time required magazine like subject covered depth entire column would rather have smaller segments month abbreviated hints kinks etc Does occasional controversial element interest you find out place hobby column Let know what think Ill see can make column responsive wishes final item agaln solicit opinions talk Nats apparently around country concerning advisability eliminating and/or modifying both appearance points builder-of-themodel rule applies favorite event addition possibility skill classes Nats ongoing item discussion decision should shortly made areas yours truly has extremely strong feelings intend devote columnnot next afterto discussion posi tions have delayed long purposely allow readers column devotees Stunt event tell own feelings matters prompt doing column following own tirade will devoted opinions proposal change basic ele ments Precision Aerobatics surfaces several years feel important before undertaking significant change things fundamental event thoroughly discussed vehicles available Stunt fraternity am therefore making forum avail able points view Please contribute galn broadest dissemination possible send opinions address end col umn also PAMPA inclusion Stunt News PAMPAs newsletter What? dont belong PAMPA Well fly Stunt should Con tact Doug Figgs PAMPA Secretary include check $15 $25 outside con tinental US membership Youll glad did address 329 Lincoln P1 Brooklyn NY 11238 Ted Fancher 1S8 Flying Cloud Isle Foster City CA 94404 CL Racing/Ballard Continued page 77 reset shutoff Mike made drawing instructions published Northwest Control Line Model Aviation Flying Lines newsletter back 1980 Several Racing enthusiasts Midwest have tried found much better other item previously tried protecting fingers Team Racing time know US FAI Team Race trials held California some excellent per formances turned teams Jeff Holfelder/Tim Gillott Jed Kusik Henry Nelson Bob Oge/Stew Willoughby Qualifying times 338 range reasonable Lets hope F2C team does well World Championships 700-lap Midwest Sport Race Various regional areas throughout United States have different rules Sport Racing majority either have kit airplane specific engine tank have reasonable specifications plane tank engine Midwest area largest participative event Sport Racing rules fairly specific engine re quirements require sleeve bearing un modified engine profile-mounted tank having 4-in fill tube amazing see planes have become sophisticated over years modifications profile tank Since no propeller restrictions large amount work done improve performance successful type airplane appears thin built-up wing approximately A-inch thick long body avoid being noseheavy favored engine K&B December 1985 173
Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/12
Page Numbers: 76, 172, 173
/ Aerobatics Ted Fancher WELCOME BACK Stunt fans Contrary rumors circulated throughout Nats Chicopee yours truly has no intention giving up prestigious lucrative position contributing editor Stunt Model Aviation guys will just have find some other way get rid personal circum stances made impossible tend Nats year first miss since 1974 am nonetheless still active intend continue contribute until such time run out opinions situation unlikely develop forseeable future vein would like thank good friend Lou Dudka taking task reporting Nats absence As past showed himself informative candid reporter Fortunately Lous memory ac tion demonstrably better memory pattern benefit shoulder hasnt already cried during semi-finals Lou per formed four Inside Outside Loopsrather requisite three apiece resulting loss pattern points cost Lou first-ever entry final-five flyoff revered Walker Cup Condolences buddy has Also contrary popular opinion did stay away Westover because Jimmy Casale Paul Walker go ing Although last three years have pretty much flown own contest leaving pickings us mortals still have hope eventually dethroning whichever happens National Champion time Three years row two have onetwo Nats Jimmy first twice Paul once An extraordinary perfor mance both fliers rapidly carving themselves special niche Stunt history Congratulations both time copy reaches will have selected Stunt team 1986 CL World Championships site yet announced . although firmest possibility seems Hungary outlook strong US team very good Both Jimmy Paul will attending team selection finals have favored selection three-man team leaves probable opening contested large field talented fliers Im going out limb betting old bear Bob Gieseke smoke em ST 60-powered Nobler sporting newly-sealed flap elevator hinge lines will give him performance corners lacked Nats hoped competing three spots myself Unfortunately two weeks ago early August 1985 suf fered yet another what all-toocommon occurrence yours truly control system breakdown resulting destruction contest ship Celebration no reason other public selfflagellation possibility prevent ing others suffering similar heart break thought would take couple paragraphs catalog history Stunt ship carnage result control system failures Forewarned forearmed 1957 first believe Nobler destroyed due failure solder joint holding washer flap pushrod Solution Back up solder joints safety wire wrapped notch Continued page 172 Alan Resinger Vancouver BCL f lies absolutely gorgeous Maachi Air Racer painted Italian racing colors Craft spans 60 has 650 sq area wei9hs 56 oz Power Supertigre 60 swinging 125 Zinger prop Paul Walkers 1984 National Championwinning Bad News R poised devour another victim Pauls loss 25 contests 1983 Nats finished 2nd Plane spans 61 has 700 sq area weighs 56 oz uses OS 45 FSR power Prop 111/4in dia 6pltch Zinger 76 Model Aviation Now heres real CL Stunt flierl smile stance tells Five-year old Chris Mullens flies Novice Stunt Seattle WA area Plane Flite Streak Trainer power OS Max 15 Shawn Mullens Seattle WA 8-year old brother Chris flies Sig Ban shee 05 35 power Novice Stunt too between 1880 1940 transfers l28 1350 36000 rpm target en tries used single-blade propellers Hungarians Bulgarians used wood Russians preferred carbon fiber/epoxy Sidewinder asymmetric models suction tanks flown ex cept three upright Kingfishers Pisarchuk USSR Ritenburger Holland Schmidt FRG using centrifugal fuel switches pressure tanks Pipes Rossi OPS homemade small tailpipe diameters between 4mm 5mm various volumes lengths suit individual engine would like thank Ken Morrissey helping pull information together generous hospitality friendship recent visit England Results European Control Line Championships FAI Class FZASpeed Individual Performance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 A Kohamuk S Schelkalin J Moinar S Szegedi I Mult H Kitipov Y Pisarchuck G Nowakowski 0 Kabbakov T Choinacki P Halman S Zanin A Rachwal o vita J Horvath T Assen P Rietbergen R McGladdery I Schmidt N Bjork 0 Kejellberg R Forstner P Eisner J Magne F Marksteiner J Valo 0 Urban T Borer USSR USSR Hungary Hungary Hungary Bulgaria USSR Poland Bulgaria Poland UK Italy Poland Italy Italy Bulgaria Netheri UK ERG Sweden Sweden FRO UK France Austria Finland Switz Switz knib 28190 27930 27820 27800 277 10 27170 27050 26930 26770 26490 26390 26350 26280 25620 25550 25260 24640 24410 24410 24390 23780 21660 21150 0 0 0 0 0 mph 17517 17356 17287 17275 17219 16883 16809 167 34 16635 16461 16399 16374 16330 15920 15877 15697 15311 15168 15168 15156 14777 13460 13143 0 0 0 0 0 Team Results 1 2tJSSR diic 4hu1aHa S.5Itaiy 6 UniiedKingdom 7 Sweden NEWp oIDD U8 Federal Republic Germany DNA IRIc WUW9 Netherlands ELECTRICt10 Astria AS POWEREDcoer1and __niand r.TX 75042 fl Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland REAl R/C TRAINER GRANDMA CAN FLYCL Aerobatics/Fancher 2-3 CHANNEL RADIO 49 Inch SPAN Continued page 76 05 ELECTRIC 049 tO 15 GAS pushrod behind washer CATALOG $200NI $3995solder together unit 1958 beautiful brand-new Thunder bird its first contest snagged line tar strip projecting between concrete slabs tarmac line snapped ship turned circle took off snapped other line became temporary Free Flight Solution Inspect flying site hazards Weeds tie-down holes power lines trees sprinklers own tool boxes stooge qualify 1973 destroyed brand new origi nal destined Nat Ufrough first number failures dreaded steel quick-clevis pushrod connector Solution Dont use spring-steel pushrod connectors Stunt ships 1975 Nats top Ver tical Eight during practice steel pushrod clevis broke Result Instant spectator Solution Dont use darn things Stunt ships Just prior last flight 1979 Team Trials broke line during pull test resulting twisted control horn lousy flight no free trip Poland Solution Inspect replace con trol lines regularly same ship Excitation destroyed 1980 Nats just prior Walker Cup flyoff whenyou guessed ita spring-steel pushrod connector broke Solution Dont use darn things Stunt ships Just prior World Championships Sweden Excitation II crashed burned heavy-duty ball-type pushrod connector ball separate link embarrassed yet another control system breakdown lied everyone including own flying buddies clalming stooge accident takeoff culprit Solution must use ball-type pushrod connectorsand still doyou must provide backup means prevent ing link popping off ball Finally earlier month lost Celebration cable Baron Martine-style adjustable handle fatigued exits adjustment bar First down line broke after 20 30 side loops up-line cable also failed Fortunately ship flew short distance before impact no per son property damaged . sole competitive Stunt ship hopes representing country once again Solution Never assume since equipment sound last flight still sound thorough preflight visible components before flight necessity moral story simple nothing original chain strong its weakest link nowhere applicable magnifi cent flying machine have vested much time Spend good share 172 Model Aviation TAPER ACETM Rib Profiler makes tapered eliptical wing design easyl Works faster computerl Adjusts locks size rib instantly Curve plates provided draw 3 differeht full symmetrical 3 different semi-symmetrical airfoils Flat bottom airfoils can also drawn Send check MO $2795 Jim Denaro 543 Bedford Street Concord MA 01742 L ~atcnea rerrormance TOP PERFORMA K&B ENGINES Airplane Manrie K&B FUELS K&B GLOW PLUGS 9 Blends4 Choices Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE K&B FIBERGlASS CLOTH K&B Micro-Balloons FILLER K&B SUPER POXY RESIN KgB SUPER POXY THINNER K&B SUPER POXY PRIMER K&B SUPER FOXY PAINT K&B MIXING CUPS Pec&D*Iai*, 619 44246I ~l 5UWW7FUU 619 4698675J BOX 2498-MA LA MESA CA 9204i1 New Breed Lightest weight ready mount engines market Holiday Special 31 - $27500 flywheel 1cc 1g 34 - $34555 37 - $35500 42 - $37500 Engines Complete 31 w/fiywheelNothi Ixtm Buy31 wlelectric ignition34 wlelectric ignition37 wlelectric ignition42 wlelec 1g NEW 5 lbs2oz-5AHPBlbs2oz-6HPBlbs4oz-6AHP5lbs3oz-7HP Features Lightest weight Sacha customized newest German engines ler t ting Bolts sure Tap uretor CDI Ignition 48 V Ignition Pack ty Switch lt Hub stor Spark Plugs ar Warranty Faulty Parts Workmanship lable optIon Automatic spark advance l$28S6J T G Mtg 857 High Mountain Rd North Haledon NJ 07508 e 201 427-3845 time making sure Stunters Achilles heel well armored Make much system accessible possible make isnt accessible bulletproof Dont use common slideclip type line connectors can pulled open inadvertently left open Use instead heavy-duty style distributed Sullivan Products difficult connectbut im possible open accidently Inspect parts control system before flight once again dont use spring-steel pushrod connectors Stunt ships loads imposed repeated sudden large control deflections simply exceed capacity units Leave RC max load servo Another subject Although Ive gotten generally good feedback flavor content column have enough constructively critical comments generate desire part input readers large urge drop line expressing likes dislikes column too technical technical enough like aerodynamics approach would rather discuss construction finish engines Are lot beginners would therefore profit basic approach technical language barrier Would like contest info results Recognize such reportage problem because three-month lead time required magazine like subject covered depth entire column would rather have smaller segments month abbreviated hints kinks etc Does occasional controversial element interest you find out place hobby column Let know what think Ill see can make column responsive wishes final item agaln solicit opinions talk Nats apparently around country concerning advisability eliminating and/or modifying both appearance points builder-of-themodel rule applies favorite event addition possibility skill classes Nats ongoing item discussion decision should shortly made areas yours truly has extremely strong feelings intend devote columnnot next afterto discussion posi tions have delayed long purposely allow readers column devotees Stunt event tell own feelings matters prompt doing column following own tirade will devoted opinions proposal change basic ele ments Precision Aerobatics surfaces several years feel important before undertaking significant change things fundamental event thoroughly discussed vehicles available Stunt fraternity am therefore making forum avail able points view Please contribute galn broadest dissemination possible send opinions address end col umn also PAMPA inclusion Stunt News PAMPAs newsletter What? dont belong PAMPA Well fly Stunt should Con tact Doug Figgs PAMPA Secretary include check $15 $25 outside con tinental US membership Youll glad did address 329 Lincoln P1 Brooklyn NY 11238 Ted Fancher 1S8 Flying Cloud Isle Foster City CA 94404 CL Racing/Ballard Continued page 77 reset shutoff Mike made drawing instructions published Northwest Control Line Model Aviation Flying Lines newsletter back 1980 Several Racing enthusiasts Midwest have tried found much better other item previously tried protecting fingers Team Racing time know US FAI Team Race trials held California some excellent per formances turned teams Jeff Holfelder/Tim Gillott Jed Kusik Henry Nelson Bob Oge/Stew Willoughby Qualifying times 338 range reasonable Lets hope F2C team does well World Championships 700-lap Midwest Sport Race Various regional areas throughout United States have different rules Sport Racing majority either have kit airplane specific engine tank have reasonable specifications plane tank engine Midwest area largest participative event Sport Racing rules fairly specific engine re quirements require sleeve bearing un modified engine profile-mounted tank having 4-in fill tube amazing see planes have become sophisticated over years modifications profile tank Since no propeller restrictions large amount work done improve performance successful type airplane appears thin built-up wing approximately A-inch thick long body avoid being noseheavy favored engine K&B December 1985 173