ID JUST mailed off last column received pictures short report MACA Nationals Bud Bodzioch too late month AMA Nationals soon followed So following columns will clude some pictures winners equipment think would good idea promote Championship Trail have series high-quality AAA meets great number competitors would attend AMA Nationals events course granddaddy include MACA Nats Winston-Salem Bill Allens Aero Challenge top draft choices Texas State meet held Houston orthe Dallas Southwestems Bladder Grabber possibly King Orange Internats Im subject contests theres should have attended Bladder Grabber held Seattle First prize $3000 sophisticated stereo components second prize $1500 pool table stereo compo nents down line meet will held shortly after send column Im able report winners rumor has both Howard Rush Rich Brasher making room homes new stereos youd like travel little farther could attend Mexican Nationals being held Mexico City wondering what combat planes fly like 5000 feet Loop radius must increase two feet meet really caught attention Australian Nationals being held Goulburn near Sydney 30th December through January 4 1980 Thats summertime down too different Southern Cal real treat fliers frozen finger belt Airfare equals 15 Combat Specials $745 round tripto Sydney Accommo dations will really inexpensive Univer sity dorms Im really tempted go will mean eating couple months order save up money Id like apologize Eddie Thomas after renamed him Nationals coverage Eddie appeared picture Dick Stubblefield gave him new last name some unknown reason Eddie topnotch combatflier Ft Worth area prime movers keeping things going vicinity Judging some recent literature Im led believe combat planes can turn some pretty small loops did get information Farmers Almanac As far know no has actually measured turning ability combat model Generally figures computed using sorts equations scientific garble suspect good camera four frames per second motor drive height pole thats needed lots film Assuming good model will fly 60-100 loops per minute should no problem Im tempted use slides because Continued page 120 January1980 39 Steve Hills holds Bob Autrys Fast Combat ship Bob white shirt Pete Athans look Bob undefeated flier recant Mission Bay UnContest flew AA Slow Fast IlacIng third withat MACA Nats waspresident Gary Frost Bob Wane pic Mission Bay photo taken author Charlie Johnson Jordan Segal MACA treasurer placed second original-design FAIs Leading edge spars foam remainder wood Photo Bob Wane MACA Nats CL Combat/JohnSOn continued page 39 could project true four-foot radius loop living room wall Just remember let first will authority Rich Lopez three Cox engines set up Roger Theobald ran San Diego also Team Trials Roger used Rossi pistons rather failure-prone Cox item Ive seen several Cox pistons lose crown including does little performance faith reliability have Cox want Rossi piston should able get lots speed fliers Goodyear boys Doesnt matter its slightly burned down since oversize can made fit Cox fit desire Also talked Ron Young about Cox engine service Rons engines have very successful Quarter Midget COMPLETE PLANS WING CORE FIBERGLAS FUSELAGE PLYWOOD WING SHEETING hes looking chance break combat market used Rons motors AMA Nationals ran very well 20% nitro although would have preferred 50% ditto Theobalds engine fast Foxes use heavy load nitro skyrocket ing cost nitro Im wondering isnt counter-productive promoting nitro guzzlers Under category things try Id like suggest next Nationals fly either full double eliminations least first-round losers bracket FM know lot guys came long way lose round first-round winners will have break action losers want fly other winners going second round win just like guys won first match Just remember half contestants get flight under current rules Try AMA optional matching system local meets let feelings known before next years Nats Rules interpretations MACA committee has formed develop rules interpretations used supplement official AMA rules Currently interpretation rules directly proportional number entrants Often spirit rule overlooked technicality someones downfall Rules designed promote safe fair competition means disqualify someone give unfair advantage As example look rule requiring level flight second plane down safety right Ive seen people DQd because took off crosswind poor launch maneuvered save plane second pilot still ground no intention DQd pilot get good position Another thing timer/stopwatch error about reflight match within three five points lot gray areas need cleared up committee Just think have possible situation wired someone comes along new very competent pilot reasoned rule about lap get inside pilots circle meant lap around circle pilot Never thought before figure Im ahead points may never complete lap around pilots circle since opposing pilot allowed attack until get circle hell never able get cut Well could have worked way event director reasoned same way still someone out hasnt joined MACA let put plug Send $600 MACA Treasurer Jordan Segal 8314 West Oak Ave Niles IL 60648 MACA News letter has taken old Competition Newslet ter format Pictures too Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 CL Aerobatics/Paul continued page 41 muffler pressure uniflow fliers strongiy recommended adjustable leadouts adjustable tip-weight box Tom said Id suggest completely redoing fuselage/cowl rear former wing forward like first Chipmunk kit Jim Van Laos plans Throw away plastic cowl build wooden cowl like other stunter Tom also insists kit rudder near scale shape refers builder RC kits plans have appeared magazines use cowl kit builders would probably better off doing first project David suggests enlarge holes front additional cooling 79 Nats experiencing engine heating problems Randy Hancock strongiy suggests building front fuselage can use remov able tank writer agrees completely just makes good sense have removable tank since bound times want work tank substitute another have back issues magazines available Jack Sheeks kit review Chipmunk Flying Models August 1974 p 28 modified kit calling Squirrel Flying Models April 1976 p 40 used ST 46 Utilizing some ideas importantly building straight wing will give very competitive plane Now switching planes manufacturers lets look Nobler kit Gieseke Nobler now known Firstly may want refer 120 Model Aviation Basic Kit Consists Following Components Squire$43OU Featured R/C SPORTSMAN Jan 77 Saracen$3400 Featured RCM April 19763 Featured MODEL AVIATIOF Winterhawk Featured MODEL AVIA Hotrock400 Featured MODEL AVIATION Nov 77 Simitar 540$5995 ceatured RCM Oct 1978 FOAM BLOCK lb density 40 X 12 X6 $1000 CORE FILM WING SHEETING TAPE comes 1% X 60 yd roll $895 $189IPkg K&B 40 379 19216 Calvert Street isiLL EVANS R/C AIRCRAFT ResedaCA 91335 213344-6391 ,, mdnaw 2nd Bob Burch Chicago i sj rhoto DUO
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/01
Page Numbers: 39, 120
ID JUST mailed off last column received pictures short report MACA Nationals Bud Bodzioch too late month AMA Nationals soon followed So following columns will clude some pictures winners equipment think would good idea promote Championship Trail have series high-quality AAA meets great number competitors would attend AMA Nationals events course granddaddy include MACA Nats Winston-Salem Bill Allens Aero Challenge top draft choices Texas State meet held Houston orthe Dallas Southwestems Bladder Grabber possibly King Orange Internats Im subject contests theres should have attended Bladder Grabber held Seattle First prize $3000 sophisticated stereo components second prize $1500 pool table stereo compo nents down line meet will held shortly after send column Im able report winners rumor has both Howard Rush Rich Brasher making room homes new stereos youd like travel little farther could attend Mexican Nationals being held Mexico City wondering what combat planes fly like 5000 feet Loop radius must increase two feet meet really caught attention Australian Nationals being held Goulburn near Sydney 30th December through January 4 1980 Thats summertime down too different Southern Cal real treat fliers frozen finger belt Airfare equals 15 Combat Specials $745 round tripto Sydney Accommo dations will really inexpensive Univer sity dorms Im really tempted go will mean eating couple months order save up money Id like apologize Eddie Thomas after renamed him Nationals coverage Eddie appeared picture Dick Stubblefield gave him new last name some unknown reason Eddie topnotch combatflier Ft Worth area prime movers keeping things going vicinity Judging some recent literature Im led believe combat planes can turn some pretty small loops did get information Farmers Almanac As far know no has actually measured turning ability combat model Generally figures computed using sorts equations scientific garble suspect good camera four frames per second motor drive height pole thats needed lots film Assuming good model will fly 60-100 loops per minute should no problem Im tempted use slides because Continued page 120 January1980 39 Steve Hills holds Bob Autrys Fast Combat ship Bob white shirt Pete Athans look Bob undefeated flier recant Mission Bay UnContest flew AA Slow Fast IlacIng third withat MACA Nats waspresident Gary Frost Bob Wane pic Mission Bay photo taken author Charlie Johnson Jordan Segal MACA treasurer placed second original-design FAIs Leading edge spars foam remainder wood Photo Bob Wane MACA Nats CL Combat/JohnSOn continued page 39 could project true four-foot radius loop living room wall Just remember let first will authority Rich Lopez three Cox engines set up Roger Theobald ran San Diego also Team Trials Roger used Rossi pistons rather failure-prone Cox item Ive seen several Cox pistons lose crown including does little performance faith reliability have Cox want Rossi piston should able get lots speed fliers Goodyear boys Doesnt matter its slightly burned down since oversize can made fit Cox fit desire Also talked Ron Young about Cox engine service Rons engines have very successful Quarter Midget COMPLETE PLANS WING CORE FIBERGLAS FUSELAGE PLYWOOD WING SHEETING hes looking chance break combat market used Rons motors AMA Nationals ran very well 20% nitro although would have preferred 50% ditto Theobalds engine fast Foxes use heavy load nitro skyrocket ing cost nitro Im wondering isnt counter-productive promoting nitro guzzlers Under category things try Id like suggest next Nationals fly either full double eliminations least first-round losers bracket FM know lot guys came long way lose round first-round winners will have break action losers want fly other winners going second round win just like guys won first match Just remember half contestants get flight under current rules Try AMA optional matching system local meets let feelings known before next years Nats Rules interpretations MACA committee has formed develop rules interpretations used supplement official AMA rules Currently interpretation rules directly proportional number entrants Often spirit rule overlooked technicality someones downfall Rules designed promote safe fair competition means disqualify someone give unfair advantage As example look rule requiring level flight second plane down safety right Ive seen people DQd because took off crosswind poor launch maneuvered save plane second pilot still ground no intention DQd pilot get good position Another thing timer/stopwatch error about reflight match within three five points lot gray areas need cleared up committee Just think have possible situation wired someone comes along new very competent pilot reasoned rule about lap get inside pilots circle meant lap around circle pilot Never thought before figure Im ahead points may never complete lap around pilots circle since opposing pilot allowed attack until get circle hell never able get cut Well could have worked way event director reasoned same way still someone out hasnt joined MACA let put plug Send $600 MACA Treasurer Jordan Segal 8314 West Oak Ave Niles IL 60648 MACA News letter has taken old Competition Newslet ter format Pictures too Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 CL Aerobatics/Paul continued page 41 muffler pressure uniflow fliers strongiy recommended adjustable leadouts adjustable tip-weight box Tom said Id suggest completely redoing fuselage/cowl rear former wing forward like first Chipmunk kit Jim Van Laos plans Throw away plastic cowl build wooden cowl like other stunter Tom also insists kit rudder near scale shape refers builder RC kits plans have appeared magazines use cowl kit builders would probably better off doing first project David suggests enlarge holes front additional cooling 79 Nats experiencing engine heating problems Randy Hancock strongiy suggests building front fuselage can use remov able tank writer agrees completely just makes good sense have removable tank since bound times want work tank substitute another have back issues magazines available Jack Sheeks kit review Chipmunk Flying Models August 1974 p 28 modified kit calling Squirrel Flying Models April 1976 p 40 used ST 46 Utilizing some ideas importantly building straight wing will give very competitive plane Now switching planes manufacturers lets look Nobler kit Gieseke Nobler now known Firstly may want refer 120 Model Aviation Basic Kit Consists Following Components Squire$43OU Featured R/C SPORTSMAN Jan 77 Saracen$3400 Featured RCM April 19763 Featured MODEL AVIATIOF Winterhawk Featured MODEL AVIA Hotrock400 Featured MODEL AVIATION Nov 77 Simitar 540$5995 ceatured RCM Oct 1978 FOAM BLOCK lb density 40 X 12 X6 $1000 CORE FILM WING SHEETING TAPE comes 1% X 60 yd roll $895 $189IPkg K&B 40 379 19216 Calvert Street isiLL EVANS R/C AIRCRAFT ResedaCA 91335 213344-6391 ,, mdnaw 2nd Bob Burch Chicago i sj rhoto DUO