CONTROL LINE RACING JTTU IN PREPARING THIS first column thought important lay out some goals will know what intend would like encourage send information concerning contests questions building projects comments etc would like use column continue promote CL Racing international national local level will able accomplish readers contribute As get ready send information should know average threemonth lead time have photos please write back Simply enclose note put PostitTM back So information aside lets continue make CL Racing premier event season getting underway lets look few extremely important areas airplanebe Mouse Slow Rat Scale Racer Fast Rat Team Race model something else looking areas will hopefully have safer enjoyable season times have observed fastest airplane fail win because bad tank would hate think number competitors have seen predicament Now time take tank out airplane visually scrutinize fatigue Are attachment points secure Are pickups good condition filling mechanism remotely looks bad fix now fool yourself thinking can get Remember can go bad usually will clean tanks make standard operating procedure season parboil tank baking soda solution thoroughly clean tank methanol wash After cleaning rinsing should pressure-check tank determine leaks present take corrective action repeat parboiling pressure-testing After satisfied integrity tank reattach replace old fuel tubing Fuel tubing does last indefinitely would suggest replace tubing before event Fast Fill Mounting past have noticed several competitors having trouble Quick Fills Good maintenance mounting will help minimize number inverted Quick Fills tears usually associated get new batch rubber Quick Fills simply examine bottom fueling slot Occasionally will need use sharp XactoTM blade corners slot pitmen use fuel bulbs /6 tubing fueling slot too small conceivable will invert Quick Fill remove bulb slight trick pitman trade rotate fuel bulb insert remove Quick Fill also recommend solder end filling probe form round surface will help prevent tears Quick Fill makes rapid insertion fueling probe much easier Simply make series slots holes along lower portion fueling probe order fill tank have seen three methods attachment Quick Fills first just insert Quick Fill filler pipe recommended some form clamp pressure tank can cause Quick Fill blow off filler pipe second third methods somewhat similar method use double wrap copper wire other use small 148 Model Aviation US F2C Team L-R pilots behind pitmen Aaron Ascher/Lenard Ascher John Ballard/Dick Lambert John McCollum/Bill Lee Laird Jackson photo Attachment rubber quick-fill using small wire tie Airplane Little Quickie Scale Racer Demetrius Washington preparing Foxberg recent contest held South Jersey Aeromodelers wire tie prefer recommend wire-tie method gives wider point contact will distort fill easily Engine Inspection am sure took engine off airplane last fall oiled properly stored season now time get engine off airplane Make sure bearings have nice smooth feel Check head boltsare tight backplate tight Check spray bar make sure tight plugged residual dried sediment last year best time take steps remedy problems also recommend use some form after-run lubrication time run engine have seen substances used automatic transmission fluid Marvel Mystery Oil Rislone available local auto parts store like use few drops Rislone after session Simply put small amount exhaust venturi flip engine through few times will surprised results doing will keep inside engine clean protected will also make starting easier during next session Airplane Inspection Now ready look general condition airplane Are cracks between wing fuselage Are landing gear wheels secure Are elevator hinges good shape much play control system Does shutoff work Does need adjusted Finally last time made new lines always replace flying lines beginning season area am continuously amazed number competitors use same lines years takes few moments make install new set make new set lines sure follow prescribed AMA procedure construction lines proper procedure maybe found pages 2829 AMA Competition Regulations simple act could prevent injury save model almost certain destruction because line failure Now airplane ready race lets look practice procedures no substitute practice should practice race should develop sequence events adhere time get airplane out check lines kinks twists Clean lines good brake cleaner straight methanol alcohol Warm engine up just would race day Start engine just would race Fly would racing practice landings pit stops just would competition goal make triangle racing airplane pilot pit man work should develop sense absolute trust pilot pit man will successfully job After hours flying together will develop team point team member will able know what other going before does Doing will lead success fewer misfortunes Following steps should make difference performance 1998 Lets wish entire CL World Championship team good luck Kiev particularly F2C contingent Help support 1998 US F2C Team NCLRA conducting raffle/fundraiser winner will receive $400 Nelson Merchandise Certificate Drawing will held July 15 1998 NCLRA banquet Tickets $5 may obtained sending check money order payable NCLRA F2C Fund authors address Please enclose SASE Join National Control Line Racing Association NCLRA Simply send name address AMA number Jerry Meyer 8 5 Grace St N Aurora IL 60542 Dues $10 US $12 outside US NCLRA publishes bimonthly publication included membership 1998 149 USA FLYING SITE ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATE Immediate opening Flying Site Assistance Associate Position responsible establishing maintaining long-term beneficial relationships between AMA government related organizations agencies control influence aeromodeling matters Also responsible keeping AMA Headquarters informed member needs attitudes problem areas important issues relate flying sites government relations under direction Programs Director Positions requires 1 Two years experience marketing public relations closely related area 2 Two years successful college study Bachelors degree preferred 3 Basic computer literacy ability communicate effectively 4 Successful sales background plus position funded year interested please send resume letter interest salary requirements list 3 references May 15 1998 Mary Hum Human Resources Director Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 E-mail address mhurn@modelaircraftorg
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/06
Page Numbers: 148, 149
CONTROL LINE RACING JTTU IN PREPARING THIS first column thought important lay out some goals will know what intend would like encourage send information concerning contests questions building projects comments etc would like use column continue promote CL Racing international national local level will able accomplish readers contribute As get ready send information should know average threemonth lead time have photos please write back Simply enclose note put PostitTM back So information aside lets continue make CL Racing premier event season getting underway lets look few extremely important areas airplanebe Mouse Slow Rat Scale Racer Fast Rat Team Race model something else looking areas will hopefully have safer enjoyable season times have observed fastest airplane fail win because bad tank would hate think number competitors have seen predicament Now time take tank out airplane visually scrutinize fatigue Are attachment points secure Are pickups good condition filling mechanism remotely looks bad fix now fool yourself thinking can get Remember can go bad usually will clean tanks make standard operating procedure season parboil tank baking soda solution thoroughly clean tank methanol wash After cleaning rinsing should pressure-check tank determine leaks present take corrective action repeat parboiling pressure-testing After satisfied integrity tank reattach replace old fuel tubing Fuel tubing does last indefinitely would suggest replace tubing before event Fast Fill Mounting past have noticed several competitors having trouble Quick Fills Good maintenance mounting will help minimize number inverted Quick Fills tears usually associated get new batch rubber Quick Fills simply examine bottom fueling slot Occasionally will need use sharp XactoTM blade corners slot pitmen use fuel bulbs /6 tubing fueling slot too small conceivable will invert Quick Fill remove bulb slight trick pitman trade rotate fuel bulb insert remove Quick Fill also recommend solder end filling probe form round surface will help prevent tears Quick Fill makes rapid insertion fueling probe much easier Simply make series slots holes along lower portion fueling probe order fill tank have seen three methods attachment Quick Fills first just insert Quick Fill filler pipe recommended some form clamp pressure tank can cause Quick Fill blow off filler pipe second third methods somewhat similar method use double wrap copper wire other use small 148 Model Aviation US F2C Team L-R pilots behind pitmen Aaron Ascher/Lenard Ascher John Ballard/Dick Lambert John McCollum/Bill Lee Laird Jackson photo Attachment rubber quick-fill using small wire tie Airplane Little Quickie Scale Racer Demetrius Washington preparing Foxberg recent contest held South Jersey Aeromodelers wire tie prefer recommend wire-tie method gives wider point contact will distort fill easily Engine Inspection am sure took engine off airplane last fall oiled properly stored season now time get engine off airplane Make sure bearings have nice smooth feel Check head boltsare tight backplate tight Check spray bar make sure tight plugged residual dried sediment last year best time take steps remedy problems also recommend use some form after-run lubrication time run engine have seen substances used automatic transmission fluid Marvel Mystery Oil Rislone available local auto parts store like use few drops Rislone after session Simply put small amount exhaust venturi flip engine through few times will surprised results doing will keep inside engine clean protected will also make starting easier during next session Airplane Inspection Now ready look general condition airplane Are cracks between wing fuselage Are landing gear wheels secure Are elevator hinges good shape much play control system Does shutoff work Does need adjusted Finally last time made new lines always replace flying lines beginning season area am continuously amazed number competitors use same lines years takes few moments make install new set make new set lines sure follow prescribed AMA procedure construction lines proper procedure maybe found pages 2829 AMA Competition Regulations simple act could prevent injury save model almost certain destruction because line failure Now airplane ready race lets look practice procedures no substitute practice should practice race should develop sequence events adhere time get airplane out check lines kinks twists Clean lines good brake cleaner straight methanol alcohol Warm engine up just would race day Start engine just would race Fly would racing practice landings pit stops just would competition goal make triangle racing airplane pilot pit man work should develop sense absolute trust pilot pit man will successfully job After hours flying together will develop team point team member will able know what other going before does Doing will lead success fewer misfortunes Following steps should make difference performance 1998 Lets wish entire CL World Championship team good luck Kiev particularly F2C contingent Help support 1998 US F2C Team NCLRA conducting raffle/fundraiser winner will receive $400 Nelson Merchandise Certificate Drawing will held July 15 1998 NCLRA banquet Tickets $5 may obtained sending check money order payable NCLRA F2C Fund authors address Please enclose SASE Join National Control Line Racing Association NCLRA Simply send name address AMA number Jerry Meyer 8 5 Grace St N Aurora IL 60542 Dues $10 US $12 outside US NCLRA publishes bimonthly publication included membership 1998 149 USA FLYING SITE ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATE Immediate opening Flying Site Assistance Associate Position responsible establishing maintaining long-term beneficial relationships between AMA government related organizations agencies control influence aeromodeling matters Also responsible keeping AMA Headquarters informed member needs attitudes problem areas important issues relate flying sites government relations under direction Programs Director Positions requires 1 Two years experience marketing public relations closely related area 2 Two years successful college study Bachelors degree preferred 3 Basic computer literacy ability communicate effectively 4 Successful sales background plus position funded year interested please send resume letter interest salary requirements list 3 references May 15 1998 Mary Hum Human Resources Director Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 E-mail address mhurn@modelaircraftorg