CONTROL LINE NAVY CARRIER GETTING STARTED IN CARRIER Control Line Navy Carrier event has around 45 years having introduced US Navy-hosted 1950 Nationals Dallas Texas Through years Navy Carrier has provided modelers challenging enjoyable form competition original rules written Navy part recruiting program Nats sponsorship part until 1957-58 competition season rules modified AMA committee included rule book official event Although have changes Navy Carrier over years basic intent event has changed very little Models carrier-based Navy aircraft flown simulated aircraft carrier deck must demonstrate characteristics required fullscale counterparts high-speed flight low-speed flight precision arrested landing aboard simulated carrier using arresting hook model arresting lines deck Scoring combination three flight regimes bonus points added all-or-nothing basis Scale appearance Flying consists takeoff forward portion deck approximately 24 feet long followed high-speed flight seven laps After high-speed portion flight contestant slows model signals seven-lap lowspeed part event low-speed flight portion complete contestant lands model 20-foot-long aft portion deck tail hook model catches arresting ropes ropes tied sandbags stop model have enjoying Navy Carrier event 25 years truly enjoy people fly event also enjoy mix skill equipment essential good performance Unlike some other events skills necessary getting out ones equipment readily learned Also event doesnt require expensive custom-modified engines success Because mix both high- low-speed performance reliability during slow flight important optimum high speed few points gained slightly better high-speed flight easily lost engine doesnt throttle reliably during low-speed laps three classes AMA Carrier competition plus few commonly flown unofficial events Profile Carrier profile-fuselage models least 300 square inches wing area front-intake 36 engines using suction fuel systems nominal bonus 10 points offered models represent actual carrier aircraft Class Class LI have no restrictions model design engine type fuel system usually full-bodied models full-scale aircraft receive rather-substantial 100-point Scale bonus within 5% Scale dimensions Class engines up including 40 cubic-inch displacement Class LI engines up 65 complete rules Navy Carrier flying found AMA Competition Regulations Profile Carrier event modelers start because models slightly simpler Classes II also flown often Classes II often flowneven Nationalsas sportsman class specifically newcomers interested all-out competition possible compete effectively equipment hobby shop very reliable competitive engines competition-ready straight out box also kits available designed specifically Profile Carrier well some others can readily modified Plans also available Investment expensive equipment provides slight advantage important investment person can make toward success Carrier flying practice 130 Model Aviation Conley-designed Profile Supermarine Seafire offers nice change popular Martin MO-i model powered Nelson 36 Another Eric Conley model Class II MO-i Profile model based Golden State Models design Nelson 45 power fuselage Erics Class II MO-i Lite Ply central crutch support control system fuel tank few secrets successful plentiful design Martin MO-i well understood secrets trimming widely discussed Engine speed control may seem complex have tried todays RC engines easy use adjust three-line control mechanism operates throttle well elevators available commercially its easy install use Class II Scale events allow pressurized fuel systems ordinary RC engines using suction fuel tanks can compete effectivelyespecially local competition little additional power much added complexity commercially available pump systems readily adaptable event Currently arent kits available directly suited Class Class II competition However two Profile MO-i kits can readily converted full-fuselage models Scale events Ive often written about growth Carrier modeling Texas success result few modelers taking models normal weekend flying sessions letting people try out Once youve tried throttle flying its hard go back two lines Although having mentor help get started can make process little easier plenty Carrier modelers have successful simply reading It-re NEW BIG Lazy Bee finally modelers fly BIG planes has same amazing low speed flying characteristics smaller Lazy Bee amazing character istics Cox decided manufacture Cox RTF Lazy Bee under license us could go on about tight turns short take offs snap rolls hands-off stability gives ability self-recover attitude super slow stall speed Seeing Believing Get 35 mm video see Lazy Bee perform aerobatics taxi over 2 x 4s fly floats gas & electric power fly formation ducks morel New low price just $10 including shipping way have hard time reading tiny print really should get Lazy Bee asy articles event corresponding successful Carrier modelers easy duplicate equipment successful modelers use again few secrets other ingredient success practice flying part team Carrier modelers great way get started Carrier practice fun shared Working familiar teammate can help contests events designed individual can compete very effectively Rather being tied rigid schedule heats rounds contestant can usually set own schedule contest making Navy Carrier competition relaxing enabling contestant participate other events well AMAs Special Interest Group Navy Carrier flying Navy Carrier Society publication Hi Low Landings good source information contacts can become member sending $6 Bill Bischoff 3734 Truesdell Dallas TX 75244 Tel 214 247-5046 will provide listing potential sources supplies kits engines hardware anyone sends self-addressed stamped envelope Navy Carrier flying great way enjoy Control Line modeling Once try youll hooked 60 WING72 WING 41094119 FREE SHIPPING INSIDE USA Big Plane Can Fly Small Places Flys Just Like Original Lazy Bee Accepta 25 45 2-Cycle Electric 45 70 4-Cycle Super Low Wing Loading 78 112 oz/sq h BIG Wing Area Over 8 Sq Ft Std 60 Wing 10 Sq Ft 72 Extended Wing Optional Removable Tail Easy Transport Optional Bolt-on Wing Kit includes computer drawn plans covering patterns detailed instruction book Pre-cut Balsa ear-f Plucvr-e-sr-I parts carbon fiber stainless steel Olastic iron-on windows TII OX KADY-TO-rLV Just shake tt out box go flying huge wtng Standard 40 Wino Kit $54 Extended Wing 48 wino Kit $80 Float Kit 24 makes ideal beginners Experts will enjoy respon sive oversized control surfaces 049 powered 39 span radio $109 FREE SHIPPING IN US OR with 2 channel 27 MHz 2-stick radie $179 FREE SHIPPING IN US -j plane 2 minutes improved Laz noes instruction soak optional bolt-on wing & removable tail quick access battery door electric flyers recom mend 40 version moot glow engines br aerobatics 48 estended wing training gliding four-cyde engines electric power IWILD WA New! lectrification ombination Only $119 Quick Service Call full linen great inflatable wheels Thel$tOwlochOsgsrloerreeelcvcwobopeclrtarthe4tLazveeehesalleo[v32][b1630295792225200]] Iflt AO1 ~AI CLANCY AVIATION mock aboorbing abilityand lightweight have modensedtogetstartedtlyng eleetne Itinclcees Master Hirsoree 120 geediee aver 219W 2nd AVE - ---- modelers demand bestAvrnFhov2t700resPeedcontrnl7-cerlSanyotasxnareunennuchaPcrt[v32][b1619300492225590]] m Op m MaT M-F MESA AZ 85210-1317 8 diameter furprop end Hr-Ten peakdeteaorqrickorerger systen oivs esecitint minutesceusinceesucon GeoEnSHccEpTun sizes 1xl lull thaGle loops rolls hanoerheads etc longer light relesed uFe note eta send ear flee Ca leg 02 Free catalog cith thettled beck Great tar fleet tlyirg eel Seeing aeliecing eldeelpurchase ALL PRICES INCLSGE SHIPPING INSIGE THE US June 1996131 FAI MODEL SUPPLY UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP SAME GREAT PRODUCTS PLUS EXPANDED CATALOG FAITANIIRUBBER 1h /16 l/elI 1/16 042 THICK 1 lb box $1 755 UPS delivered US 10 lb box $122ee UPS delivered Made USA. PA res add 6% sales tax K&B fuel timers $13ro DT $19w Silly putty timers $500 Front ends winders stooges Books Czech P30 props Slick Lube CROCKETT hooks plus kinds super accessories Polyspan/analine dye huge bunch great FF kits CatalogFAI Model Supply P 0 Box 366 Sayre PA 18840-0366 Phone/Fax 717-882-9873 Please use new address f phone disconnected TFTT murni wiiElectric RTP bmports BALLARDS- 1996 catalog -S-Power Supplies -5-Oucted FansRefundable -S-con rollers -S-MotorsWrite -t-PylonsN9 SKONK WORKS -S-Props1890 Forestdale Aeenue s KitsBeaceroreek OH 45432 Prices include Priority Mail shipping
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
Page Numbers: 130, 131
CONTROL LINE NAVY CARRIER GETTING STARTED IN CARRIER Control Line Navy Carrier event has around 45 years having introduced US Navy-hosted 1950 Nationals Dallas Texas Through years Navy Carrier has provided modelers challenging enjoyable form competition original rules written Navy part recruiting program Nats sponsorship part until 1957-58 competition season rules modified AMA committee included rule book official event Although have changes Navy Carrier over years basic intent event has changed very little Models carrier-based Navy aircraft flown simulated aircraft carrier deck must demonstrate characteristics required fullscale counterparts high-speed flight low-speed flight precision arrested landing aboard simulated carrier using arresting hook model arresting lines deck Scoring combination three flight regimes bonus points added all-or-nothing basis Scale appearance Flying consists takeoff forward portion deck approximately 24 feet long followed high-speed flight seven laps After high-speed portion flight contestant slows model signals seven-lap lowspeed part event low-speed flight portion complete contestant lands model 20-foot-long aft portion deck tail hook model catches arresting ropes ropes tied sandbags stop model have enjoying Navy Carrier event 25 years truly enjoy people fly event also enjoy mix skill equipment essential good performance Unlike some other events skills necessary getting out ones equipment readily learned Also event doesnt require expensive custom-modified engines success Because mix both high- low-speed performance reliability during slow flight important optimum high speed few points gained slightly better high-speed flight easily lost engine doesnt throttle reliably during low-speed laps three classes AMA Carrier competition plus few commonly flown unofficial events Profile Carrier profile-fuselage models least 300 square inches wing area front-intake 36 engines using suction fuel systems nominal bonus 10 points offered models represent actual carrier aircraft Class Class LI have no restrictions model design engine type fuel system usually full-bodied models full-scale aircraft receive rather-substantial 100-point Scale bonus within 5% Scale dimensions Class engines up including 40 cubic-inch displacement Class LI engines up 65 complete rules Navy Carrier flying found AMA Competition Regulations Profile Carrier event modelers start because models slightly simpler Classes II also flown often Classes II often flowneven Nationalsas sportsman class specifically newcomers interested all-out competition possible compete effectively equipment hobby shop very reliable competitive engines competition-ready straight out box also kits available designed specifically Profile Carrier well some others can readily modified Plans also available Investment expensive equipment provides slight advantage important investment person can make toward success Carrier flying practice 130 Model Aviation Conley-designed Profile Supermarine Seafire offers nice change popular Martin MO-i model powered Nelson 36 Another Eric Conley model Class II MO-i Profile model based Golden State Models design Nelson 45 power fuselage Erics Class II MO-i Lite Ply central crutch support control system fuel tank few secrets successful plentiful design Martin MO-i well understood secrets trimming widely discussed Engine speed control may seem complex have tried todays RC engines easy use adjust three-line control mechanism operates throttle well elevators available commercially its easy install use Class II Scale events allow pressurized fuel systems ordinary RC engines using suction fuel tanks can compete effectivelyespecially local competition little additional power much added complexity commercially available pump systems readily adaptable event Currently arent kits available directly suited Class Class II competition However two Profile MO-i kits can readily converted full-fuselage models Scale events Ive often written about growth Carrier modeling Texas success result few modelers taking models normal weekend flying sessions letting people try out Once youve tried throttle flying its hard go back two lines Although having mentor help get started can make process little easier plenty Carrier modelers have successful simply reading It-re NEW BIG Lazy Bee finally modelers fly BIG planes has same amazing low speed flying characteristics smaller Lazy Bee amazing character istics Cox decided manufacture Cox RTF Lazy Bee under license us could go on about tight turns short take offs snap rolls hands-off stability gives ability self-recover attitude super slow stall speed Seeing Believing Get 35 mm video see Lazy Bee perform aerobatics taxi over 2 x 4s fly floats gas & electric power fly formation ducks morel New low price just $10 including shipping way have hard time reading tiny print really should get Lazy Bee asy articles event corresponding successful Carrier modelers easy duplicate equipment successful modelers use again few secrets other ingredient success practice flying part team Carrier modelers great way get started Carrier practice fun shared Working familiar teammate can help contests events designed individual can compete very effectively Rather being tied rigid schedule heats rounds contestant can usually set own schedule contest making Navy Carrier competition relaxing enabling contestant participate other events well AMAs Special Interest Group Navy Carrier flying Navy Carrier Society publication Hi Low Landings good source information contacts can become member sending $6 Bill Bischoff 3734 Truesdell Dallas TX 75244 Tel 214 247-5046 will provide listing potential sources supplies kits engines hardware anyone sends self-addressed stamped envelope Navy Carrier flying great way enjoy Control Line modeling Once try youll hooked 60 WING72 WING 41094119 FREE SHIPPING INSIDE USA Big Plane Can Fly Small Places Flys Just Like Original Lazy Bee Accepta 25 45 2-Cycle Electric 45 70 4-Cycle Super Low Wing Loading 78 112 oz/sq h BIG Wing Area Over 8 Sq Ft Std 60 Wing 10 Sq Ft 72 Extended Wing Optional Removable Tail Easy Transport Optional Bolt-on Wing Kit includes computer drawn plans covering patterns detailed instruction book Pre-cut Balsa ear-f Plucvr-e-sr-I parts carbon fiber stainless steel Olastic iron-on windows TII OX KADY-TO-rLV Just shake tt out box go flying huge wtng Standard 40 Wino Kit $54 Extended Wing 48 wino Kit $80 Float Kit 24 makes ideal beginners Experts will enjoy respon sive oversized control surfaces 049 powered 39 span radio $109 FREE SHIPPING IN US OR with 2 channel 27 MHz 2-stick radie $179 FREE SHIPPING IN US -j plane 2 minutes improved Laz noes instruction soak optional bolt-on wing & removable tail quick access battery door electric flyers recom mend 40 version moot glow engines br aerobatics 48 estended wing training gliding four-cyde engines electric power IWILD WA New! lectrification ombination Only $119 Quick Service Call full linen great inflatable wheels Thel$tOwlochOsgsrloerreeelcvcwobopeclrtarthe4tLazveeehesalleo[v32][b1630295792225200]] Iflt AO1 ~AI CLANCY AVIATION mock aboorbing abilityand lightweight have modensedtogetstartedtlyng eleetne Itinclcees Master Hirsoree 120 geediee aver 219W 2nd AVE - ---- modelers demand bestAvrnFhov2t700resPeedcontrnl7-cerlSanyotasxnareunennuchaPcrt[v32][b1619300492225590]] m Op m MaT M-F MESA AZ 85210-1317 8 diameter furprop end Hr-Ten peakdeteaorqrickorerger systen oivs esecitint minutesceusinceesucon GeoEnSHccEpTun sizes 1xl lull thaGle loops rolls hanoerheads etc longer light relesed uFe note eta send ear flee Ca leg 02 Free catalog cith thettled beck Great tar fleet tlyirg eel Seeing aeliecing eldeelpurchase ALL PRICES INCLSGE SHIPPING INSIGE THE US June 1996131 FAI MODEL SUPPLY UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP SAME GREAT PRODUCTS PLUS EXPANDED CATALOG FAITANIIRUBBER 1h /16 l/elI 1/16 042 THICK 1 lb box $1 755 UPS delivered US 10 lb box $122ee UPS delivered Made USA. PA res add 6% sales tax K&B fuel timers $13ro DT $19w Silly putty timers $500 Front ends winders stooges Books Czech P30 props Slick Lube CROCKETT hooks plus kinds super accessories Polyspan/analine dye huge bunch great FF kits CatalogFAI Model Supply P 0 Box 366 Sayre PA 18840-0366 Phone/Fax 717-882-9873 Please use new address f phone disconnected TFTT murni wiiElectric RTP bmports BALLARDS- 1996 catalog -S-Power Supplies -5-Oucted FansRefundable -S-con rollers -S-MotorsWrite -t-PylonsN9 SKONK WORKS -S-Props1890 Forestdale Aeenue s KitsBeaceroreek OH 45432 Prices include Priority Mail shipping