CONTROL LINE NAVY CARRIER mm rr NAVY CARRIER COMPETITION involves flying replicas full-scale carrier-based aircraft 44-foot long miniature aircraft carrier deck models take off forward half deck fly seven laps high speed pilot throttles engine flies seven laps slowly possible landing aft 20 feet deck fitted rope-andsandbag arresting gear pilot must snag models tail hook ground area except carrier deck considered water touching part model immediately ends flight Scoring combination high low speed performance landing successful contestant needs both well-prepared reliable equipment good piloting skills three classes simpler Profile-class models engine restrictions unrestricted Scale models divided two classes based engine displacement addition usual Nationals awards class Navy Carrier Society recognizes outstanding Navy Carrier contestant Nationals Eugene Ely Award Ely Award named first pilot successfully take off land US Navy ship 1910 1911 award goes pilot highest combined score three Navy Carrier classes best part Nationals competition opportunity renew old acquaintances meet new people people Navy Carrier enthusiasts its just much better year no exception three days Carrier flying Navy Carrier Society banquet awards presentation chance visit old friends talk Carrier again highlight modeling year didnt attend missed lot Unfortunately lot people category attendance down events year Carrier no exception four states represented official AMA eventsNew Mexico Illinois Kansas course Texas others graciously volunteered time effort rest us could fly took advantage opportunity fly unofficial events Saturday some official contestants took over officiating duties total participation down flying pace relaxed midafternoon days flying activity concluded deck could turned over practice flying competition follow next day weather both days official flying outstanding Wind light both days overcast skies little light rain short period Profile day kept temperatures lower us expected rain light barely noticeable no disruption flying As usual Bev Wisniewski Nationals Competition Director Brenda Schuette Control Line Category Director planned take advantage spectator appeal Carrier events closest flying circles headquarters area immediately adjacent main road Nationals site location its benefits number people stopped watch Carrier flying also allowed contestants officials easy access AMA officials hobby shops food other concessions wasnt roses however airport officials unable enlist support of airport tenants amount paved surface available Control Line flying limited After accommodating Precision Aerobatics December 1994 87 Bill Meltons Class II MO-i final approach 100-point landing Roy Fellows Class Grumman F6F Hellcat models lookedTwelve-year-old DJ Parr youngest Carrier competitor great flew realistically werent MO-isreceives advice dad Melvin Schuette Profile Speed Racing needed paved area no room other events Carrier events moved pavement airport parking ramp grass area opposite side headquarters area Anyone experience high plains west Texas will know grassland part country has little different meaning what us accustomed fact what grass was rather widely dispersed among rocks cactus fine dust predominant features flying site flying site characteristics significantly increased penalties normally associated landing off carrier deck water putting particular premium accurate landings reliable engines During practice flying Wednesday few fliers discovered another hazard Whenever handle moved short distance along ground picked up interior coating dust dust probably helped smooth rough edges handle mechanisms didnt much improve free operation us value Carrier flyers noted innovation problem solving however next day handles safely nestled gallon-sized plastic Ziploc freezer bags Im sure local merchants hadnt planned particular benefit having Nationals town Although participation down little year two Senior contestants Junior Ryan Calkins Howell Pugh vied Senior honors DJ Parr flew JuniorThis DJs first Nationals fact hes flying Carrier competition relatively short time first contest experience Sig contest June bragging about beating dad Melvin Schuette Profile DJ 12 years old Hell Junior few years definitely watch wind Profile Carrier day Thursday very close ideal wind very light steady change head wind over deck morning cross wind middle day giving contestant equal opportunity spite conditions first four flights ended before landing contestants learned low speed going judged Although warnings being given attitudes lower contestants expected judging very consistent throughout day Everyone soon adapted judging criteria top three scores day established next four flights Pete Mazur took early lead two flights later Bill Bischoff managed slightly better low-speed score pull ahead just under nine points next flight Mike Greb posted score would earn him third place day Jim Kirbys first flight good fourth place second attempt managed better high speed significantly improved low pose serious threat third place after score computed ended up just short points needed put MO- 1 models first four places Bill Melton posted best high speed day 92 mph using Nelson 36 OS carb APC 9 x 6 prop Unfortunately pushing good low speed called stopping forward motion first flight model touched ground second flight Another challenge raised Bill Calkins put good high speed best low speed day 211 seconds failed catch cable landing Senior competition Ryan Calkins posted first complete flight Howell Pugh posted higher score just 88 Model Aviation 4Jim Kirbys Class II Martin AM-i Mauler takes wave-off landing ii Class winner Pete Mazur center got plenty help L-R Howell Pugh H watches Dave King check lines before pull Mark Walton Bill Melton Ryan Bill Calkins test Howell won both Profile Class Senior before lunch break move first place 13 models entered three Guardians beautiful Skyraider Roy Fellows original foamwing F4F Wildcat built Terry Kirby able prevent clean sweep MO-is wind shifted scale classes requiring deck moved before competition could begin stayed constant southwest throughout day varied intensity calm about seven knots frequent changes wind speed occasional mild gusts sun popped out clouds increasing challenge lowspeed flight contestants Pete Mazur won lottery first flight took advantage opportunity post high speed 100 mph low speed just over three minutes perfect landing set standard other contestants beat Bill Bischoff within second Petes high speed flew best low speed day two official flights Bill fell mere seven points short settle second place next three places hotly contested Bill Melton Mike Greb myself taking full three attempts post best scores Bill Melton first complete full flight initially second place slightly rich highspeed run passed Bill Bischoff midmorning Mike Grebs third attempt followed besting Bill scant two points very next flight Bill Melton got needle setting wanted trimmed two seconds off high speed time pull ahead Mike first attempt came next line slider released takeoff waved off flight after 64 mph high speed second attempt sluggish throttle response caused drag hook prior landing made landing margin between Mike myself would have 6 pointEverything came together third attempt moved ahead Mike virtue two mph difference high speed low speeds less second apart Profile Class scores posted Bill Bischoff Pete Mazur placed first second event Bill ahead running Eugene Ely award difference scores less two points out 700 Pete first fly Class II posted outstanding score top speed over 100 mph solid low speed Bill Mellon up two flights later achieved best high speed contest 1115 mph low-speed time 149 seconds put him within striking distance Pete first place Class II Bill Bischoff next fly smaller 05 46SF engine disadvantage against Petes Webra Speed 61 Bill Meltons Rossi 65 50 rely superior low speed win event Eugene Ely Award first flight early morning fell short Petes second flight increased score best low- speed flight contest pointalmost four minutes 75 mph Bill elected wait until after lunch hope finding optimum conditions low speed flight used lunch break practice flight set engine become familiar wind conditions flying resumed wind conditions erratic morning putting needed low-speed score out reach Bill finished third place Navy Carrier Society banquet Friday Evening Pete Mazur honored Eugene Ely Award outstanding Navy Carrier pilot 1994 Nationals Melvin Schuette NCS vice president presented Pete engraved plate eighth time Pete has received awardmore other Carrier modeler NCS also awards trophy first-time Nationals Carrier competitor displays best combination competitive spirit sportsmanship enthusiasm years Rookie Year Junior DJ Parr See results Focus Competition Bob Ellis owner Golden State Models donated Golden States newest kit MO-l Profile Carrier event presented Junior Senior contestant best overall performance through two days competition winner Howell Pugh placed first both Senior Profile Carrier Senior Class contestants joined Melvin expressing thanks officials could have no Nationals Navy Carrier competition team headed event director Art Johnson assisted wife Carol ably handled scoring recordkeeping tasks Bob Reynolds Richard Scherer ran stop watches Dave King managed pull test center judge Kevin Seaton rest evening devoted discussions potential rules change proposals other topics philosophical nature unofficial Navy Carrier events held Saturday morning Sportsman Profile Carrier event sponsored Navy Carrier Society contestants did compete official events preceding days Texas Connection Carrier Team sponsored 15 Carrier event prizes donated Ritchs Brew Brodaks Control Line Aviation Supplies Service CoreHouse Sig Manufacturing Company sponsored Skyray Carrier Profile Carrier event restricted Skyray 35 model Pugh family formed core judging team Saturday Howell Pugh head timer assisted mother Claudia Richard Scherer Father Michael Pugh center judge Pete Mazur recorder scorekeeper Bill Melton ran pull test seven entries 15 Carrier December 1994 89 Unofficial Carrier event winners L-R Ed Hagerlin Melvin Schuette Bill Bischoff Jim Kirby Garth Gadberry Dave King Front L-R DJ Parr Pete Mazur Howell Pugh Back L-R D Perry B Melton J Kirby R Calkins M Greb B Bischoff Other kits available Pnces Subject Change r LIGHTECH MODELS INC Stamhaser Canard Dealer inqbanes Welcome 1441 N MayfaIr RdMilwaukee WI 53226 USADucted FanJets Ph 414-257-1923 Fax 414-771-2a92Catalog $200 USO 14 50% Power Same Easy Starting No Glow Plugs Runs Thice Long Scale Sound PO Box 141 ord CT 06460 877-1670 Foe complete catalog rondo self-oddeenned 75 stompod#lO envelope & $3 credited lot order Davis Diesel Huds Over 100 models 049 36 cu Wadis hirgest producer Model Diesel leek Bill Melton ran pull test seven entries arrier competition extremely close Bill Bischoff s Sniper placed first 1919 points Jim Kirby right behind 1915 points Melvin Schuette third score 1883 interesting model entered belonged Jim Kirby foam wing 210 square inches very long fuselage one-piece stabilator Power OS 20 FS four-stroke engine Skyray Carrier six entries Bill Bischoff placed first 2175 points closely pursued Melvin Schuette Jim Kirby John Holliday scores grouped between 1909 1857 Sportsman Profile Carrier won Ed Hagerlin flew great-looking Ju 88 Stuka dive bomber Dave King placed second Garth Gadberry third Garth newcomer Carrier flying convinced enter preceding night fellow Texas modelers used borrowed airplane seemed have great time suspect well see him again Overall Navy Carrier competition years Nationals great experience slightly adverse conditions everyone left looking forward getting together again 1995 REPORT CARD ON HINGES After ten years everybody thinks schools out hinges Lets grade competition see needs classes What look CA hinge Experience no can match SIGs 10 years development use Hinge Correct thickness achieve balance between strength durability flexibility ease assembly No holes slots weaken hinge Special surface treatment secure grip facing comes off hinge will come out Facing Thin easy insert hinge Treated CA wicks across whole hinge wood Processed retard CA cure time correct mistake just surface bonds ALL surface bonds MATERIALS ThAT REALLY WORK- EVERY TIME FOR LONG TIME Dont depend luck depend SIG EASY HINGES first still best name CA hinges SH-710 Pkg 24- S29a Materials Total Thickness Hinges rather ordinary item critical life model Dont save buck hinges crash buy use SIG EASY HINGES confidence SIG Easy Hinges DB D GP B C F GB ST Hinge ThicknessAAAABAB TearStrengthAAAABAB Surface D F F D C F Ii F F D .oaIIIIaLItI.. SlotsorHolesAAAAADD Glue Action WickingAABFFFF Delayed Cure Average Grade A C C BF C F CF CF D SIG MFG CO INC 401-7 So Front St Montezuma IA 50171 623-5154 90 Model Aviation ELONG-EZ 1/ SCALE Wing Span 485 Engine 35-45 Radio 4 Channels. 951s&Hl ION OWER LESS HASSLE MORE inN Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome is4 4CHN0 DAVIS MODEL PRODUCTS
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/12
Page Numbers: 87, 88, 89, 90
CONTROL LINE NAVY CARRIER mm rr NAVY CARRIER COMPETITION involves flying replicas full-scale carrier-based aircraft 44-foot long miniature aircraft carrier deck models take off forward half deck fly seven laps high speed pilot throttles engine flies seven laps slowly possible landing aft 20 feet deck fitted rope-andsandbag arresting gear pilot must snag models tail hook ground area except carrier deck considered water touching part model immediately ends flight Scoring combination high low speed performance landing successful contestant needs both well-prepared reliable equipment good piloting skills three classes simpler Profile-class models engine restrictions unrestricted Scale models divided two classes based engine displacement addition usual Nationals awards class Navy Carrier Society recognizes outstanding Navy Carrier contestant Nationals Eugene Ely Award Ely Award named first pilot successfully take off land US Navy ship 1910 1911 award goes pilot highest combined score three Navy Carrier classes best part Nationals competition opportunity renew old acquaintances meet new people people Navy Carrier enthusiasts its just much better year no exception three days Carrier flying Navy Carrier Society banquet awards presentation chance visit old friends talk Carrier again highlight modeling year didnt attend missed lot Unfortunately lot people category attendance down events year Carrier no exception four states represented official AMA eventsNew Mexico Illinois Kansas course Texas others graciously volunteered time effort rest us could fly took advantage opportunity fly unofficial events Saturday some official contestants took over officiating duties total participation down flying pace relaxed midafternoon days flying activity concluded deck could turned over practice flying competition follow next day weather both days official flying outstanding Wind light both days overcast skies little light rain short period Profile day kept temperatures lower us expected rain light barely noticeable no disruption flying As usual Bev Wisniewski Nationals Competition Director Brenda Schuette Control Line Category Director planned take advantage spectator appeal Carrier events closest flying circles headquarters area immediately adjacent main road Nationals site location its benefits number people stopped watch Carrier flying also allowed contestants officials easy access AMA officials hobby shops food other concessions wasnt roses however airport officials unable enlist support of airport tenants amount paved surface available Control Line flying limited After accommodating Precision Aerobatics December 1994 87 Bill Meltons Class II MO-i final approach 100-point landing Roy Fellows Class Grumman F6F Hellcat models lookedTwelve-year-old DJ Parr youngest Carrier competitor great flew realistically werent MO-isreceives advice dad Melvin Schuette Profile Speed Racing needed paved area no room other events Carrier events moved pavement airport parking ramp grass area opposite side headquarters area Anyone experience high plains west Texas will know grassland part country has little different meaning what us accustomed fact what grass was rather widely dispersed among rocks cactus fine dust predominant features flying site flying site characteristics significantly increased penalties normally associated landing off carrier deck water putting particular premium accurate landings reliable engines During practice flying Wednesday few fliers discovered another hazard Whenever handle moved short distance along ground picked up interior coating dust dust probably helped smooth rough edges handle mechanisms didnt much improve free operation us value Carrier flyers noted innovation problem solving however next day handles safely nestled gallon-sized plastic Ziploc freezer bags Im sure local merchants hadnt planned particular benefit having Nationals town Although participation down little year two Senior contestants Junior Ryan Calkins Howell Pugh vied Senior honors DJ Parr flew JuniorThis DJs first Nationals fact hes flying Carrier competition relatively short time first contest experience Sig contest June bragging about beating dad Melvin Schuette Profile DJ 12 years old Hell Junior few years definitely watch wind Profile Carrier day Thursday very close ideal wind very light steady change head wind over deck morning cross wind middle day giving contestant equal opportunity spite conditions first four flights ended before landing contestants learned low speed going judged Although warnings being given attitudes lower contestants expected judging very consistent throughout day Everyone soon adapted judging criteria top three scores day established next four flights Pete Mazur took early lead two flights later Bill Bischoff managed slightly better low-speed score pull ahead just under nine points next flight Mike Greb posted score would earn him third place day Jim Kirbys first flight good fourth place second attempt managed better high speed significantly improved low pose serious threat third place after score computed ended up just short points needed put MO- 1 models first four places Bill Melton posted best high speed day 92 mph using Nelson 36 OS carb APC 9 x 6 prop Unfortunately pushing good low speed called stopping forward motion first flight model touched ground second flight Another challenge raised Bill Calkins put good high speed best low speed day 211 seconds failed catch cable landing Senior competition Ryan Calkins posted first complete flight Howell Pugh posted higher score just 88 Model Aviation 4Jim Kirbys Class II Martin AM-i Mauler takes wave-off landing ii Class winner Pete Mazur center got plenty help L-R Howell Pugh H watches Dave King check lines before pull Mark Walton Bill Melton Ryan Bill Calkins test Howell won both Profile Class Senior before lunch break move first place 13 models entered three Guardians beautiful Skyraider Roy Fellows original foamwing F4F Wildcat built Terry Kirby able prevent clean sweep MO-is wind shifted scale classes requiring deck moved before competition could begin stayed constant southwest throughout day varied intensity calm about seven knots frequent changes wind speed occasional mild gusts sun popped out clouds increasing challenge lowspeed flight contestants Pete Mazur won lottery first flight took advantage opportunity post high speed 100 mph low speed just over three minutes perfect landing set standard other contestants beat Bill Bischoff within second Petes high speed flew best low speed day two official flights Bill fell mere seven points short settle second place next three places hotly contested Bill Melton Mike Greb myself taking full three attempts post best scores Bill Melton first complete full flight initially second place slightly rich highspeed run passed Bill Bischoff midmorning Mike Grebs third attempt followed besting Bill scant two points very next flight Bill Melton got needle setting wanted trimmed two seconds off high speed time pull ahead Mike first attempt came next line slider released takeoff waved off flight after 64 mph high speed second attempt sluggish throttle response caused drag hook prior landing made landing margin between Mike myself would have 6 pointEverything came together third attempt moved ahead Mike virtue two mph difference high speed low speeds less second apart Profile Class scores posted Bill Bischoff Pete Mazur placed first second event Bill ahead running Eugene Ely award difference scores less two points out 700 Pete first fly Class II posted outstanding score top speed over 100 mph solid low speed Bill Mellon up two flights later achieved best high speed contest 1115 mph low-speed time 149 seconds put him within striking distance Pete first place Class II Bill Bischoff next fly smaller 05 46SF engine disadvantage against Petes Webra Speed 61 Bill Meltons Rossi 65 50 rely superior low speed win event Eugene Ely Award first flight early morning fell short Petes second flight increased score best low- speed flight contest pointalmost four minutes 75 mph Bill elected wait until after lunch hope finding optimum conditions low speed flight used lunch break practice flight set engine become familiar wind conditions flying resumed wind conditions erratic morning putting needed low-speed score out reach Bill finished third place Navy Carrier Society banquet Friday Evening Pete Mazur honored Eugene Ely Award outstanding Navy Carrier pilot 1994 Nationals Melvin Schuette NCS vice president presented Pete engraved plate eighth time Pete has received awardmore other Carrier modeler NCS also awards trophy first-time Nationals Carrier competitor displays best combination competitive spirit sportsmanship enthusiasm years Rookie Year Junior DJ Parr See results Focus Competition Bob Ellis owner Golden State Models donated Golden States newest kit MO-l Profile Carrier event presented Junior Senior contestant best overall performance through two days competition winner Howell Pugh placed first both Senior Profile Carrier Senior Class contestants joined Melvin expressing thanks officials could have no Nationals Navy Carrier competition team headed event director Art Johnson assisted wife Carol ably handled scoring recordkeeping tasks Bob Reynolds Richard Scherer ran stop watches Dave King managed pull test center judge Kevin Seaton rest evening devoted discussions potential rules change proposals other topics philosophical nature unofficial Navy Carrier events held Saturday morning Sportsman Profile Carrier event sponsored Navy Carrier Society contestants did compete official events preceding days Texas Connection Carrier Team sponsored 15 Carrier event prizes donated Ritchs Brew Brodaks Control Line Aviation Supplies Service CoreHouse Sig Manufacturing Company sponsored Skyray Carrier Profile Carrier event restricted Skyray 35 model Pugh family formed core judging team Saturday Howell Pugh head timer assisted mother Claudia Richard Scherer Father Michael Pugh center judge Pete Mazur recorder scorekeeper Bill Melton ran pull test seven entries 15 Carrier December 1994 89 Unofficial Carrier event winners L-R Ed Hagerlin Melvin Schuette Bill Bischoff Jim Kirby Garth Gadberry Dave King Front L-R DJ Parr Pete Mazur Howell Pugh Back L-R D Perry B Melton J Kirby R Calkins M Greb B Bischoff Other kits available Pnces Subject Change r LIGHTECH MODELS INC Stamhaser Canard Dealer inqbanes Welcome 1441 N MayfaIr RdMilwaukee WI 53226 USADucted FanJets Ph 414-257-1923 Fax 414-771-2a92Catalog $200 USO 14 50% Power Same Easy Starting No Glow Plugs Runs Thice Long Scale Sound PO Box 141 ord CT 06460 877-1670 Foe complete catalog rondo self-oddeenned 75 stompod#lO envelope & $3 credited lot order Davis Diesel Huds Over 100 models 049 36 cu Wadis hirgest producer Model Diesel leek Bill Melton ran pull test seven entries arrier competition extremely close Bill Bischoff s Sniper placed first 1919 points Jim Kirby right behind 1915 points Melvin Schuette third score 1883 interesting model entered belonged Jim Kirby foam wing 210 square inches very long fuselage one-piece stabilator Power OS 20 FS four-stroke engine Skyray Carrier six entries Bill Bischoff placed first 2175 points closely pursued Melvin Schuette Jim Kirby John Holliday scores grouped between 1909 1857 Sportsman Profile Carrier won Ed Hagerlin flew great-looking Ju 88 Stuka dive bomber Dave King placed second Garth Gadberry third Garth newcomer Carrier flying convinced enter preceding night fellow Texas modelers used borrowed airplane seemed have great time suspect well see him again Overall Navy Carrier competition years Nationals great experience slightly adverse conditions everyone left looking forward getting together again 1995 REPORT CARD ON HINGES After ten years everybody thinks schools out hinges Lets grade competition see needs classes What look CA hinge Experience no can match SIGs 10 years development use Hinge Correct thickness achieve balance between strength durability flexibility ease assembly No holes slots weaken hinge Special surface treatment secure grip facing comes off hinge will come out Facing Thin easy insert hinge Treated CA wicks across whole hinge wood Processed retard CA cure time correct mistake just surface bonds ALL surface bonds MATERIALS ThAT REALLY WORK- EVERY TIME FOR LONG TIME Dont depend luck depend SIG EASY HINGES first still best name CA hinges SH-710 Pkg 24- S29a Materials Total Thickness Hinges rather ordinary item critical life model Dont save buck hinges crash buy use SIG EASY HINGES confidence SIG Easy Hinges DB D GP B C F GB ST Hinge ThicknessAAAABAB TearStrengthAAAABAB Surface D F F D C F Ii F F D .oaIIIIaLItI.. SlotsorHolesAAAAADD Glue Action WickingAABFFFF Delayed Cure Average Grade A C C BF C F CF CF D SIG MFG CO INC 401-7 So Front St Montezuma IA 50171 623-5154 90 Model Aviation ELONG-EZ 1/ SCALE Wing Span 485 Engine 35-45 Radio 4 Channels. 951s&Hl ION OWER LESS HASSLE MORE inN Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome is4 4CHN0 DAVIS MODEL PRODUCTS
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/12
Page Numbers: 87, 88, 89, 90
CONTROL LINE NAVY CARRIER mm rr NAVY CARRIER COMPETITION involves flying replicas full-scale carrier-based aircraft 44-foot long miniature aircraft carrier deck models take off forward half deck fly seven laps high speed pilot throttles engine flies seven laps slowly possible landing aft 20 feet deck fitted rope-andsandbag arresting gear pilot must snag models tail hook ground area except carrier deck considered water touching part model immediately ends flight Scoring combination high low speed performance landing successful contestant needs both well-prepared reliable equipment good piloting skills three classes simpler Profile-class models engine restrictions unrestricted Scale models divided two classes based engine displacement addition usual Nationals awards class Navy Carrier Society recognizes outstanding Navy Carrier contestant Nationals Eugene Ely Award Ely Award named first pilot successfully take off land US Navy ship 1910 1911 award goes pilot highest combined score three Navy Carrier classes best part Nationals competition opportunity renew old acquaintances meet new people people Navy Carrier enthusiasts its just much better year no exception three days Carrier flying Navy Carrier Society banquet awards presentation chance visit old friends talk Carrier again highlight modeling year didnt attend missed lot Unfortunately lot people category attendance down events year Carrier no exception four states represented official AMA eventsNew Mexico Illinois Kansas course Texas others graciously volunteered time effort rest us could fly took advantage opportunity fly unofficial events Saturday some official contestants took over officiating duties total participation down flying pace relaxed midafternoon days flying activity concluded deck could turned over practice flying competition follow next day weather both days official flying outstanding Wind light both days overcast skies little light rain short period Profile day kept temperatures lower us expected rain light barely noticeable no disruption flying As usual Bev Wisniewski Nationals Competition Director Brenda Schuette Control Line Category Director planned take advantage spectator appeal Carrier events closest flying circles headquarters area immediately adjacent main road Nationals site location its benefits number people stopped watch Carrier flying also allowed contestants officials easy access AMA officials hobby shops food other concessions wasnt roses however airport officials unable enlist support of airport tenants amount paved surface available Control Line flying limited After accommodating Precision Aerobatics December 1994 87 Bill Meltons Class II MO-i final approach 100-point landing Roy Fellows Class Grumman F6F Hellcat models lookedTwelve-year-old DJ Parr youngest Carrier competitor great flew realistically werent MO-isreceives advice dad Melvin Schuette Profile Speed Racing needed paved area no room other events Carrier events moved pavement airport parking ramp grass area opposite side headquarters area Anyone experience high plains west Texas will know grassland part country has little different meaning what us accustomed fact what grass was rather widely dispersed among rocks cactus fine dust predominant features flying site flying site characteristics significantly increased penalties normally associated landing off carrier deck water putting particular premium accurate landings reliable engines During practice flying Wednesday few fliers discovered another hazard Whenever handle moved short distance along ground picked up interior coating dust dust probably helped smooth rough edges handle mechanisms didnt much improve free operation us value Carrier flyers noted innovation problem solving however next day handles safely nestled gallon-sized plastic Ziploc freezer bags Im sure local merchants hadnt planned particular benefit having Nationals town Although participation down little year two Senior contestants Junior Ryan Calkins Howell Pugh vied Senior honors DJ Parr flew JuniorThis DJs first Nationals fact hes flying Carrier competition relatively short time first contest experience Sig contest June bragging about beating dad Melvin Schuette Profile DJ 12 years old Hell Junior few years definitely watch wind Profile Carrier day Thursday very close ideal wind very light steady change head wind over deck morning cross wind middle day giving contestant equal opportunity spite conditions first four flights ended before landing contestants learned low speed going judged Although warnings being given attitudes lower contestants expected judging very consistent throughout day Everyone soon adapted judging criteria top three scores day established next four flights Pete Mazur took early lead two flights later Bill Bischoff managed slightly better low-speed score pull ahead just under nine points next flight Mike Greb posted score would earn him third place day Jim Kirbys first flight good fourth place second attempt managed better high speed significantly improved low pose serious threat third place after score computed ended up just short points needed put MO- 1 models first four places Bill Melton posted best high speed day 92 mph using Nelson 36 OS carb APC 9 x 6 prop Unfortunately pushing good low speed called stopping forward motion first flight model touched ground second flight Another challenge raised Bill Calkins put good high speed best low speed day 211 seconds failed catch cable landing Senior competition Ryan Calkins posted first complete flight Howell Pugh posted higher score just 88 Model Aviation 4Jim Kirbys Class II Martin AM-i Mauler takes wave-off landing ii Class winner Pete Mazur center got plenty help L-R Howell Pugh H watches Dave King check lines before pull Mark Walton Bill Melton Ryan Bill Calkins test Howell won both Profile Class Senior before lunch break move first place 13 models entered three Guardians beautiful Skyraider Roy Fellows original foamwing F4F Wildcat built Terry Kirby able prevent clean sweep MO-is wind shifted scale classes requiring deck moved before competition could begin stayed constant southwest throughout day varied intensity calm about seven knots frequent changes wind speed occasional mild gusts sun popped out clouds increasing challenge lowspeed flight contestants Pete Mazur won lottery first flight took advantage opportunity post high speed 100 mph low speed just over three minutes perfect landing set standard other contestants beat Bill Bischoff within second Petes high speed flew best low speed day two official flights Bill fell mere seven points short settle second place next three places hotly contested Bill Melton Mike Greb myself taking full three attempts post best scores Bill Melton first complete full flight initially second place slightly rich highspeed run passed Bill Bischoff midmorning Mike Grebs third attempt followed besting Bill scant two points very next flight Bill Melton got needle setting wanted trimmed two seconds off high speed time pull ahead Mike first attempt came next line slider released takeoff waved off flight after 64 mph high speed second attempt sluggish throttle response caused drag hook prior landing made landing margin between Mike myself would have 6 pointEverything came together third attempt moved ahead Mike virtue two mph difference high speed low speeds less second apart Profile Class scores posted Bill Bischoff Pete Mazur placed first second event Bill ahead running Eugene Ely award difference scores less two points out 700 Pete first fly Class II posted outstanding score top speed over 100 mph solid low speed Bill Mellon up two flights later achieved best high speed contest 1115 mph low-speed time 149 seconds put him within striking distance Pete first place Class II Bill Bischoff next fly smaller 05 46SF engine disadvantage against Petes Webra Speed 61 Bill Meltons Rossi 65 50 rely superior low speed win event Eugene Ely Award first flight early morning fell short Petes second flight increased score best low- speed flight contest pointalmost four minutes 75 mph Bill elected wait until after lunch hope finding optimum conditions low speed flight used lunch break practice flight set engine become familiar wind conditions flying resumed wind conditions erratic morning putting needed low-speed score out reach Bill finished third place Navy Carrier Society banquet Friday Evening Pete Mazur honored Eugene Ely Award outstanding Navy Carrier pilot 1994 Nationals Melvin Schuette NCS vice president presented Pete engraved plate eighth time Pete has received awardmore other Carrier modeler NCS also awards trophy first-time Nationals Carrier competitor displays best combination competitive spirit sportsmanship enthusiasm years Rookie Year Junior DJ Parr See results Focus Competition Bob Ellis owner Golden State Models donated Golden States newest kit MO-l Profile Carrier event presented Junior Senior contestant best overall performance through two days competition winner Howell Pugh placed first both Senior Profile Carrier Senior Class contestants joined Melvin expressing thanks officials could have no Nationals Navy Carrier competition team headed event director Art Johnson assisted wife Carol ably handled scoring recordkeeping tasks Bob Reynolds Richard Scherer ran stop watches Dave King managed pull test center judge Kevin Seaton rest evening devoted discussions potential rules change proposals other topics philosophical nature unofficial Navy Carrier events held Saturday morning Sportsman Profile Carrier event sponsored Navy Carrier Society contestants did compete official events preceding days Texas Connection Carrier Team sponsored 15 Carrier event prizes donated Ritchs Brew Brodaks Control Line Aviation Supplies Service CoreHouse Sig Manufacturing Company sponsored Skyray Carrier Profile Carrier event restricted Skyray 35 model Pugh family formed core judging team Saturday Howell Pugh head timer assisted mother Claudia Richard Scherer Father Michael Pugh center judge Pete Mazur recorder scorekeeper Bill Melton ran pull test seven entries 15 Carrier December 1994 89 Unofficial Carrier event winners L-R Ed Hagerlin Melvin Schuette Bill Bischoff Jim Kirby Garth Gadberry Dave King Front L-R DJ Parr Pete Mazur Howell Pugh Back L-R D Perry B Melton J Kirby R Calkins M Greb B Bischoff Other kits available Pnces Subject Change r LIGHTECH MODELS INC Stamhaser Canard Dealer inqbanes Welcome 1441 N MayfaIr RdMilwaukee WI 53226 USADucted FanJets Ph 414-257-1923 Fax 414-771-2a92Catalog $200 USO 14 50% Power Same Easy Starting No Glow Plugs Runs Thice Long Scale Sound PO Box 141 ord CT 06460 877-1670 Foe complete catalog rondo self-oddeenned 75 stompod#lO envelope & $3 credited lot order Davis Diesel Huds Over 100 models 049 36 cu Wadis hirgest producer Model Diesel leek Bill Melton ran pull test seven entries arrier competition extremely close Bill Bischoff s Sniper placed first 1919 points Jim Kirby right behind 1915 points Melvin Schuette third score 1883 interesting model entered belonged Jim Kirby foam wing 210 square inches very long fuselage one-piece stabilator Power OS 20 FS four-stroke engine Skyray Carrier six entries Bill Bischoff placed first 2175 points closely pursued Melvin Schuette Jim Kirby John Holliday scores grouped between 1909 1857 Sportsman Profile Carrier won Ed Hagerlin flew great-looking Ju 88 Stuka dive bomber Dave King placed second Garth Gadberry third Garth newcomer Carrier flying convinced enter preceding night fellow Texas modelers used borrowed airplane seemed have great time suspect well see him again Overall Navy Carrier competition years Nationals great experience slightly adverse conditions everyone left looking forward getting together again 1995 REPORT CARD ON HINGES After ten years everybody thinks schools out hinges Lets grade competition see needs classes What look CA hinge Experience no can match SIGs 10 years development use Hinge Correct thickness achieve balance between strength durability flexibility ease assembly No holes slots weaken hinge Special surface treatment secure grip facing comes off hinge will come out Facing Thin easy insert hinge Treated CA wicks across whole hinge wood Processed retard CA cure time correct mistake just surface bonds ALL surface bonds MATERIALS ThAT REALLY WORK- EVERY TIME FOR LONG TIME Dont depend luck depend SIG EASY HINGES first still best name CA hinges SH-710 Pkg 24- S29a Materials Total Thickness Hinges rather ordinary item critical life model Dont save buck hinges crash buy use SIG EASY HINGES confidence SIG Easy Hinges DB D GP B C F GB ST Hinge ThicknessAAAABAB TearStrengthAAAABAB Surface D F F D C F Ii F F D .oaIIIIaLItI.. SlotsorHolesAAAAADD Glue Action WickingAABFFFF Delayed Cure Average Grade A C C BF C F CF CF D SIG MFG CO INC 401-7 So Front St Montezuma IA 50171 623-5154 90 Model Aviation ELONG-EZ 1/ SCALE Wing Span 485 Engine 35-45 Radio 4 Channels. 951s&Hl ION OWER LESS HASSLE MORE inN Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome is4 4CHN0 DAVIS MODEL PRODUCTS
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/12
Page Numbers: 87, 88, 89, 90
CONTROL LINE NAVY CARRIER mm rr NAVY CARRIER COMPETITION involves flying replicas full-scale carrier-based aircraft 44-foot long miniature aircraft carrier deck models take off forward half deck fly seven laps high speed pilot throttles engine flies seven laps slowly possible landing aft 20 feet deck fitted rope-andsandbag arresting gear pilot must snag models tail hook ground area except carrier deck considered water touching part model immediately ends flight Scoring combination high low speed performance landing successful contestant needs both well-prepared reliable equipment good piloting skills three classes simpler Profile-class models engine restrictions unrestricted Scale models divided two classes based engine displacement addition usual Nationals awards class Navy Carrier Society recognizes outstanding Navy Carrier contestant Nationals Eugene Ely Award Ely Award named first pilot successfully take off land US Navy ship 1910 1911 award goes pilot highest combined score three Navy Carrier classes best part Nationals competition opportunity renew old acquaintances meet new people people Navy Carrier enthusiasts its just much better year no exception three days Carrier flying Navy Carrier Society banquet awards presentation chance visit old friends talk Carrier again highlight modeling year didnt attend missed lot Unfortunately lot people category attendance down events year Carrier no exception four states represented official AMA eventsNew Mexico Illinois Kansas course Texas others graciously volunteered time effort rest us could fly took advantage opportunity fly unofficial events Saturday some official contestants took over officiating duties total participation down flying pace relaxed midafternoon days flying activity concluded deck could turned over practice flying competition follow next day weather both days official flying outstanding Wind light both days overcast skies little light rain short period Profile day kept temperatures lower us expected rain light barely noticeable no disruption flying As usual Bev Wisniewski Nationals Competition Director Brenda Schuette Control Line Category Director planned take advantage spectator appeal Carrier events closest flying circles headquarters area immediately adjacent main road Nationals site location its benefits number people stopped watch Carrier flying also allowed contestants officials easy access AMA officials hobby shops food other concessions wasnt roses however airport officials unable enlist support of airport tenants amount paved surface available Control Line flying limited After accommodating Precision Aerobatics December 1994 87 Bill Meltons Class II MO-i final approach 100-point landing Roy Fellows Class Grumman F6F Hellcat models lookedTwelve-year-old DJ Parr youngest Carrier competitor great flew realistically werent MO-isreceives advice dad Melvin Schuette Profile Speed Racing needed paved area no room other events Carrier events moved pavement airport parking ramp grass area opposite side headquarters area Anyone experience high plains west Texas will know grassland part country has little different meaning what us accustomed fact what grass was rather widely dispersed among rocks cactus fine dust predominant features flying site flying site characteristics significantly increased penalties normally associated landing off carrier deck water putting particular premium accurate landings reliable engines During practice flying Wednesday few fliers discovered another hazard Whenever handle moved short distance along ground picked up interior coating dust dust probably helped smooth rough edges handle mechanisms didnt much improve free operation us value Carrier flyers noted innovation problem solving however next day handles safely nestled gallon-sized plastic Ziploc freezer bags Im sure local merchants hadnt planned particular benefit having Nationals town Although participation down little year two Senior contestants Junior Ryan Calkins Howell Pugh vied Senior honors DJ Parr flew JuniorThis DJs first Nationals fact hes flying Carrier competition relatively short time first contest experience Sig contest June bragging about beating dad Melvin Schuette Profile DJ 12 years old Hell Junior few years definitely watch wind Profile Carrier day Thursday very close ideal wind very light steady change head wind over deck morning cross wind middle day giving contestant equal opportunity spite conditions first four flights ended before landing contestants learned low speed going judged Although warnings being given attitudes lower contestants expected judging very consistent throughout day Everyone soon adapted judging criteria top three scores day established next four flights Pete Mazur took early lead two flights later Bill Bischoff managed slightly better low-speed score pull ahead just under nine points next flight Mike Greb posted score would earn him third place day Jim Kirbys first flight good fourth place second attempt managed better high speed significantly improved low pose serious threat third place after score computed ended up just short points needed put MO- 1 models first four places Bill Melton posted best high speed day 92 mph using Nelson 36 OS carb APC 9 x 6 prop Unfortunately pushing good low speed called stopping forward motion first flight model touched ground second flight Another challenge raised Bill Calkins put good high speed best low speed day 211 seconds failed catch cable landing Senior competition Ryan Calkins posted first complete flight Howell Pugh posted higher score just 88 Model Aviation 4Jim Kirbys Class II Martin AM-i Mauler takes wave-off landing ii Class winner Pete Mazur center got plenty help L-R Howell Pugh H watches Dave King check lines before pull Mark Walton Bill Melton Ryan Bill Calkins test Howell won both Profile Class Senior before lunch break move first place 13 models entered three Guardians beautiful Skyraider Roy Fellows original foamwing F4F Wildcat built Terry Kirby able prevent clean sweep MO-is wind shifted scale classes requiring deck moved before competition could begin stayed constant southwest throughout day varied intensity calm about seven knots frequent changes wind speed occasional mild gusts sun popped out clouds increasing challenge lowspeed flight contestants Pete Mazur won lottery first flight took advantage opportunity post high speed 100 mph low speed just over three minutes perfect landing set standard other contestants beat Bill Bischoff within second Petes high speed flew best low speed day two official flights Bill fell mere seven points short settle second place next three places hotly contested Bill Melton Mike Greb myself taking full three attempts post best scores Bill Melton first complete full flight initially second place slightly rich highspeed run passed Bill Bischoff midmorning Mike Grebs third attempt followed besting Bill scant two points very next flight Bill Melton got needle setting wanted trimmed two seconds off high speed time pull ahead Mike first attempt came next line slider released takeoff waved off flight after 64 mph high speed second attempt sluggish throttle response caused drag hook prior landing made landing margin between Mike myself would have 6 pointEverything came together third attempt moved ahead Mike virtue two mph difference high speed low speeds less second apart Profile Class scores posted Bill Bischoff Pete Mazur placed first second event Bill ahead running Eugene Ely award difference scores less two points out 700 Pete first fly Class II posted outstanding score top speed over 100 mph solid low speed Bill Mellon up two flights later achieved best high speed contest 1115 mph low-speed time 149 seconds put him within striking distance Pete first place Class II Bill Bischoff next fly smaller 05 46SF engine disadvantage against Petes Webra Speed 61 Bill Meltons Rossi 65 50 rely superior low speed win event Eugene Ely Award first flight early morning fell short Petes second flight increased score best low- speed flight contest pointalmost four minutes 75 mph Bill elected wait until after lunch hope finding optimum conditions low speed flight used lunch break practice flight set engine become familiar wind conditions flying resumed wind conditions erratic morning putting needed low-speed score out reach Bill finished third place Navy Carrier Society banquet Friday Evening Pete Mazur honored Eugene Ely Award outstanding Navy Carrier pilot 1994 Nationals Melvin Schuette NCS vice president presented Pete engraved plate eighth time Pete has received awardmore other Carrier modeler NCS also awards trophy first-time Nationals Carrier competitor displays best combination competitive spirit sportsmanship enthusiasm years Rookie Year Junior DJ Parr See results Focus Competition Bob Ellis owner Golden State Models donated Golden States newest kit MO-l Profile Carrier event presented Junior Senior contestant best overall performance through two days competition winner Howell Pugh placed first both Senior Profile Carrier Senior Class contestants joined Melvin expressing thanks officials could have no Nationals Navy Carrier competition team headed event director Art Johnson assisted wife Carol ably handled scoring recordkeeping tasks Bob Reynolds Richard Scherer ran stop watches Dave King managed pull test center judge Kevin Seaton rest evening devoted discussions potential rules change proposals other topics philosophical nature unofficial Navy Carrier events held Saturday morning Sportsman Profile Carrier event sponsored Navy Carrier Society contestants did compete official events preceding days Texas Connection Carrier Team sponsored 15 Carrier event prizes donated Ritchs Brew Brodaks Control Line Aviation Supplies Service CoreHouse Sig Manufacturing Company sponsored Skyray Carrier Profile Carrier event restricted Skyray 35 model Pugh family formed core judging team Saturday Howell Pugh head timer assisted mother Claudia Richard Scherer Father Michael Pugh center judge Pete Mazur recorder scorekeeper Bill Melton ran pull test seven entries 15 Carrier December 1994 89 Unofficial Carrier event winners L-R Ed Hagerlin Melvin Schuette Bill Bischoff Jim Kirby Garth Gadberry Dave King Front L-R DJ Parr Pete Mazur Howell Pugh Back L-R D Perry B Melton J Kirby R Calkins M Greb B Bischoff Other kits available Pnces Subject Change r LIGHTECH MODELS INC Stamhaser Canard Dealer inqbanes Welcome 1441 N MayfaIr RdMilwaukee WI 53226 USADucted FanJets Ph 414-257-1923 Fax 414-771-2a92Catalog $200 USO 14 50% Power Same Easy Starting No Glow Plugs Runs Thice Long Scale Sound PO Box 141 ord CT 06460 877-1670 Foe complete catalog rondo self-oddeenned 75 stompod#lO envelope & $3 credited lot order Davis Diesel Huds Over 100 models 049 36 cu Wadis hirgest producer Model Diesel leek Bill Melton ran pull test seven entries arrier competition extremely close Bill Bischoff s Sniper placed first 1919 points Jim Kirby right behind 1915 points Melvin Schuette third score 1883 interesting model entered belonged Jim Kirby foam wing 210 square inches very long fuselage one-piece stabilator Power OS 20 FS four-stroke engine Skyray Carrier six entries Bill Bischoff placed first 2175 points closely pursued Melvin Schuette Jim Kirby John Holliday scores grouped between 1909 1857 Sportsman Profile Carrier won Ed Hagerlin flew great-looking Ju 88 Stuka dive bomber Dave King placed second Garth Gadberry third Garth newcomer Carrier flying convinced enter preceding night fellow Texas modelers used borrowed airplane seemed have great time suspect well see him again Overall Navy Carrier competition years Nationals great experience slightly adverse conditions everyone left looking forward getting together again 1995 REPORT CARD ON HINGES After ten years everybody thinks schools out hinges Lets grade competition see needs classes What look CA hinge Experience no can match SIGs 10 years development use Hinge Correct thickness achieve 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