CONTROL LINE AEROBATICS SINCE THE MEMORIES Vintage Stunt Championships VI still vivid mind seems appropriate devote space share some thoughts rather continue future technology Ill tany next column particular note Wynn Pauls history Stunt/Precision Aerobatics really kicks old memories high gear Wynn has working years although heard about t no idea its magnitude scope until saw year its own binder believe 26 date except some early years assemblage shipped several large boxes everyone experience add Tucson book has its own character just year chronicles Wynn has come up format captures essence book has picture popular car time followed listing top popular songs Next comes breakdown Nationals winners such details points planes etc Air Trails Annuals FAI team trials/world championship year received similar treatment base Wynn has assembled collage important designs articles documentation photos planes fliers time make up fascinating reference will become much valuable time passes Documenting history I-beam wing example tenacity Wynn others such Warren Tiahrt Generally I-beam wing construction uses strip ribs laid central I-shaped spar serves heart construction advantages system produces very light rigid structures accurately aligned part construction process design originated Mr Daily called Daily Detroiter Strathmore club Detroit used late 40s held method within club much like military secret keep structure secret Rolland McDonald highly successful Nationals competitor 50s 60s persuaded alter second-place Nationals Strathmore D-tube published plans Daily has contacted has retained little information has some contacts hope everything will documented unusual story Anyone historically significant information about eventespecially prior early 1970splease contact Wynn Paul Pictures great interest Wynn considers history satisfactory intends donate AMA museum preserve future generations Quite frankly magnificent project awesome get chance view prepared will really get Classic mood VSC something unusual appearance judging Three former Nationals champions judging Bob Gialdini Ted Fancher Bart Kapinski really getting sorting models rows Appearance judging has getting difficult because quality models gets better year Walt Pyron built new Stills Stuka authentic desert color schemejust see could still worthy front row just everything seemed concluded judges taking final look walked Greg Zajak Jerry Worth Mirage put succinctly stole show impressive model done perfection original color scheme basic white dark blue red trim best things about revisiting past recreating planes early years contestants have talked about werein sensepaying tribute particular person building flying exact plane flew Bart Klapinski won Old-Time Ringmaster talked about special relationship man helped him early years Ban recreated plane exact colors 102 Model Aviation Lajaks TaDulous mirage II won best Plane award tne Vintage Stunt Championships Three all-time greats George Aldrich Nobler Bob Palmer Thunderbird Ed Southwick Skylark Bob Whitelys Classic Rabe Mustang Before contest Bob demonstrated semi-scales impressive retract system Russ Browns graceful British design Icarus flew Old-Time ignition won Spirit 52 award Walt Pyrons back scene can still well An absolutely gorgeous Stus Stuka authentic color scheme configuration cousin Hal Yager Bob Hunt built classic winning Tucker because some pleasant relationships some Tucker Flyers early 60s like Ron OToole Ted Fancher talldng about recreating Bob Gialdini Sting Ray because such influence first exposed Stunt great way put meaning celebration heritage Control Line Aerobatics Right now Im building George Aldrich Magnum Super Nobler has flown competition Thats fun finding unusual plane campalgning Anybody got plans Art Pawlowskis Atom 57 Senior Nationals winner Unless youve its difficult convey experience camaraderie pervades entire contestand thats really loose term applied VSC Sure theres competition thats real purpose its celebrate past opportunity see talk greats have established firm foundation future Bob Palmer featured personality year Bob guest honor banquet shared stories flying days also talked about professional days Lockheed Aircraft Company worked windtunnel testing of companys projects Other personalities present Ed Southwick Charles Mackey prominent fliers early days As previous VSCs special contributors recognized efforts Don Hutchinson received Keeper Flame Award given modeler typifies spirit event Ban Klapinski received Gialdmi Sportsmanship Award outstanding contributions VSC over years very first VSC Whittier Narrows California Spirit 52 went Rusty Brown Icarus large graceful ignition design Great Britain finally Greg Zajak won Best Model Award Mirage VSC just great reason get away desert end winter just spectate talk everyone lots things family site great Plan now next year help us create memories Youll come back recharge batteries year Tech Tip Ive always said could use tool properly Id pick sandpaper sounds bit off blokes might say think about much final performance models depends well weve used sandpaper conversation Charlie Reeves about finishing subject sandpaper came up Charlies models absolute masterpieces discussed various types papernot just grit important pay attention type because some work better others application example Gray 3M Free Cut type works well initial clear coats filler coat grades 320 400 final clear coats 1000 2000 super fine grade used wet best much woodwork before paint final shaping etc red garnet paper far best Ive used may way grit applied seems cut smoother better Grades 180 200 applicable switch 320-400 gray Free Cut smoothing before paint dont recommend wet-or-dry 400 because paper hard creases can easily scratch wood before harden dope way gold paper can get body shops okay dont recommend abrasive seems come off balsa havent problem yet but. Remember save bunch buying quantity sheaf auto paint store will get same paper nearly half price per sheet Usually can order grades need necessarily gamet because thats desigued wood Next time Ill continue technology adventure UM BAGGING SUPPLIES CARBON FIBER LAMINATES 007 014 022 & 030 Thick NeWROHACELL Light Rigid Foam 12 3mm U GLASS CLOTH 58 ozfsq yd 7515 20 30 & 4 oz CARBON OR KEVLAR MAT 2 4 5 oz/sq yd CARBON FIBER NO FRAY TAPE CARBON FIBER RIBBON U KEVIAR FABRIC TAPE KEVLAR FABRIC 17 ozisq yd E-Z LAM Epoxy Laminating Resin Send SASE complete listing products AERD9PACE Composite Products 14211 Deolittle Dr Sen Learnt 94511 3522i22 FAX 51i 352-2i21 ZThe Source Lightweight Materials LLJ [join Giants Help Promote I.Non-CompetitiveI Flying Large RIC Air Craft II IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High Flight IMEMBERSHIP APPLICAllON l NEW IJ RENEWAL Dote19I Yearly Dues $1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US Elsewhere I Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATiONAL MINIAUJRE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name ____________________________________ Phone ________________________ I Street _________________________________________ P0 Box/Route Box __________________ I________________________State/Province _________________Zip 1Ctty IMAA __________AMA Number ___________MAAC __________Chapter __________ L MAIL TO IMAA Secretary DONE VINEYARD 205S Hilickie Road a KS 67401 mJ August1994 103 Build Strong Light ACPs Advanced Lightweight Materials LAThES S LIES M ML en I~9IBLUE IcontalningI Ihundredsl TOOLS IN I~j9OO8724OOe vuinmcaincorn 16
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/08
Page Numbers: 102, 103
CONTROL LINE AEROBATICS SINCE THE MEMORIES Vintage Stunt Championships VI still vivid mind seems appropriate devote space share some thoughts rather continue future technology Ill tany next column particular note Wynn Pauls history Stunt/Precision Aerobatics really kicks old memories high gear Wynn has working years although heard about t no idea its magnitude scope until saw year its own binder believe 26 date except some early years assemblage shipped several large boxes everyone experience add Tucson book has its own character just year chronicles Wynn has come up format captures essence book has picture popular car time followed listing top popular songs Next comes breakdown Nationals winners such details points planes etc Air Trails Annuals FAI team trials/world championship year received similar treatment base Wynn has assembled collage important designs articles documentation photos planes fliers time make up fascinating reference will become much valuable time passes Documenting history I-beam wing example tenacity Wynn others such Warren Tiahrt Generally I-beam wing construction uses strip ribs laid central I-shaped spar serves heart construction advantages system produces very light rigid structures accurately aligned part construction process design originated Mr Daily called Daily Detroiter Strathmore club Detroit used late 40s held method within club much like military secret keep structure secret Rolland McDonald highly successful Nationals competitor 50s 60s persuaded alter second-place Nationals Strathmore D-tube published plans Daily has contacted has retained little information has some contacts hope everything will documented unusual story Anyone historically significant information about eventespecially prior early 1970splease contact Wynn Paul Pictures great interest Wynn considers history satisfactory intends donate AMA museum preserve future generations Quite frankly magnificent project awesome get chance view prepared will really get Classic mood VSC something unusual appearance judging Three former Nationals champions judging Bob Gialdini Ted Fancher Bart Kapinski really getting sorting models rows Appearance judging has getting difficult because quality models gets better year Walt Pyron built new Stills Stuka authentic desert color schemejust see could still worthy front row just everything seemed concluded judges taking final look walked Greg Zajak Jerry Worth Mirage put succinctly stole show impressive model done perfection original color scheme basic white dark blue red trim best things about revisiting past recreating planes early years contestants have talked about werein sensepaying tribute particular person building flying exact plane flew Bart Klapinski won Old-Time Ringmaster talked about special relationship man helped him early years Ban recreated plane exact colors 102 Model Aviation Lajaks TaDulous mirage II won best Plane award tne Vintage Stunt Championships Three all-time greats George Aldrich Nobler Bob Palmer Thunderbird Ed Southwick Skylark Bob Whitelys Classic Rabe Mustang Before contest Bob demonstrated semi-scales impressive retract system Russ Browns graceful British design Icarus flew Old-Time ignition won Spirit 52 award Walt Pyrons back scene can still well An absolutely gorgeous Stus Stuka authentic color scheme configuration cousin Hal Yager Bob Hunt built classic winning Tucker because some pleasant relationships some Tucker Flyers early 60s like Ron OToole Ted Fancher talldng about recreating Bob Gialdini Sting Ray because such influence first exposed Stunt great way put meaning celebration heritage Control Line Aerobatics Right now Im building George Aldrich Magnum Super Nobler has flown competition Thats fun finding unusual plane campalgning Anybody got plans Art Pawlowskis Atom 57 Senior Nationals winner Unless youve its difficult convey experience camaraderie pervades entire contestand thats really loose term applied VSC Sure theres competition thats real purpose its celebrate past opportunity see talk greats have established firm foundation future Bob Palmer featured personality year Bob guest honor banquet shared stories flying days also talked about professional days Lockheed Aircraft Company worked windtunnel testing of companys projects Other personalities present Ed Southwick Charles Mackey prominent fliers early days As previous VSCs special contributors recognized efforts Don Hutchinson received Keeper Flame Award given modeler typifies spirit event Ban Klapinski received Gialdmi Sportsmanship Award outstanding contributions VSC over years very first VSC Whittier Narrows California Spirit 52 went Rusty Brown Icarus large graceful ignition design Great Britain finally Greg Zajak won Best Model Award Mirage VSC just great reason get away desert end winter just spectate talk everyone lots things family site great Plan now next year help us create memories Youll come back recharge batteries year Tech Tip Ive always said could use tool properly Id pick sandpaper sounds bit off blokes might say think about much final performance models depends well weve used sandpaper conversation Charlie Reeves about finishing subject sandpaper came up Charlies models absolute masterpieces discussed various types papernot just grit important pay attention type because some work better others application example Gray 3M Free Cut type works well initial clear coats filler coat grades 320 400 final clear coats 1000 2000 super fine grade used wet best much woodwork before paint final shaping etc red garnet paper far best Ive used may way grit applied seems cut smoother better Grades 180 200 applicable switch 320-400 gray Free Cut smoothing before paint dont recommend wet-or-dry 400 because paper hard creases can easily scratch wood before harden dope way gold paper can get body shops okay dont recommend abrasive seems come off balsa havent problem yet but. Remember save bunch buying quantity sheaf auto paint store will get same paper nearly half price per sheet Usually can order grades need necessarily gamet because thats desigued wood Next time Ill continue technology adventure UM BAGGING SUPPLIES CARBON FIBER LAMINATES 007 014 022 & 030 Thick NeWROHACELL Light Rigid Foam 12 3mm U GLASS CLOTH 58 ozfsq yd 7515 20 30 & 4 oz CARBON OR KEVLAR MAT 2 4 5 oz/sq yd CARBON FIBER NO FRAY TAPE CARBON FIBER RIBBON U KEVIAR FABRIC TAPE KEVLAR FABRIC 17 ozisq yd E-Z LAM Epoxy Laminating Resin Send SASE complete listing products AERD9PACE Composite Products 14211 Deolittle Dr Sen Learnt 94511 3522i22 FAX 51i 352-2i21 ZThe Source Lightweight Materials LLJ [join Giants Help Promote I.Non-CompetitiveI Flying Large RIC Air Craft II IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High Flight IMEMBERSHIP APPLICAllON l NEW IJ RENEWAL Dote19I Yearly Dues $1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US Elsewhere I Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATiONAL MINIAUJRE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name ____________________________________ Phone ________________________ I Street _________________________________________ P0 Box/Route Box __________________ I________________________State/Province _________________Zip 1Ctty IMAA __________AMA Number ___________MAAC __________Chapter __________ L MAIL TO IMAA Secretary DONE VINEYARD 205S Hilickie Road a KS 67401 mJ August1994 103 Build Strong Light ACPs Advanced Lightweight Materials LAThES S LIES M ML en I~9IBLUE IcontalningI Ihundredsl TOOLS IN I~j9OO8724OOe vuinmcaincorn 16