Racing Bill Lee FEW MONTHS BACK told availability 3-views large num ber Formula aircraft R S Hirsch 8439 Dale St Buena Park CA 90620 recent count reveals 88 different sets 3-view drawings available Hirsch Another source 3-views recent ly came way received mailer Pylon Publications P 0 Box 2726 Rochester NY 14626 outlined new publication Modern Air Racers Three-Views 1949-1975 8 11 soft-back book contains 3-views brief histories 25 different Formula racing aircraft 49-75 period addition 3-views histories of unlimited biplane racing aircraft period price $495 best sources informa tion racing planes general mula particular Ive seen long time planes included long time favorites scale racing fans such Shoestring variations Cassutt also several too commonly seen planes would quite good Goodyears such Owl OR-65-2 Pogo Foss Jinny later modified re-named Little Mike Keith Sorenson youre inter ested forms modern air racing recommend get book Photos show FAI-TR Goodyear models built Dave Clarkson England holds rec ords both events Dave conducts Between Lines column AeomodeIIer magazine See text performance technical details Notes Various Goodyears purchased entire set Hirsch 3-views mula class some time back Recently Ive scanning plans order decide new model build replace Buster lost finals Nats start looking vari ous planes have flown Formula suddenly realize have define what good plane model considerations go defi nition person will have differ ent set criteria will define good plane several factors will have considered First tend run pipe Obviously you have looking planes low- high-wing designs allow room behind engine pipe out interfering wing run pipe Goodyears spite what Phill Bussell said Nats write up Phill took lot good-natured ribbing about oversight because dont run pipe prefer mid-wing design such Buster flew Nats old stand-by Falcon Special Second what preference wing span want long skinny wing short fat such range avail able really have choice make continued page 90 Formula Aircraft Characteristics ModelLength 23 2 1-3/4 2 2-1/4 22 Buster Stardast Wingwao Miss San Barnardios Lower R-1 Id gits Midgel Moonshiner Grey Ghost Miii Los Angeles County Shuesiriog Ricky Rat Pigs Denighi DOT Denight Model IOOC Dl Blue Cassoit Model 2 Casouts Lii Ruscal Casoon Boo Ray Cassuti Plum Crazy Lii Misiy Nose 5-1/4 5-3/4 5-1/2 5-3/B Gear 4-1/4 5-3/4 5 5 22-1/4 5-1/4 5-1/4 21-1/4 4-3/4 5 2 1-1/4 22-1/4 23 22 21-1/2 2 1-3/4 19-3/4 21 21 21 21 20-3/4 4 5-3/4 6-3/4 5-1/2 5-1/2 5-1/2 4-1/2 4-1/4 4-1/4 4-1/4 4-1/4 4-1/2 4 5-3/4 6-3/4 5-1/2 5 5-3/4 5-3/4 4-3/4 5 5 5 5-1/4 Wing Position M M M M Span 24 24 25-1/2 26-3/B Plan Source H H H H ModelLength 21-5/B 21-1/4 2 1-3/4 20-3/4 21 2 0-3/4 22 21-1/B Moiher Holiday Brown B-i NotesPads Model 0 Pack Model C Pack Model Pack Model B Miller Little Gem Downey Ole Tiger Cosmic Wind Missow Miss Cosmic Wind Long P-Shooter Long Midget Mustang Cosmic Wiod Little Toni Sweet Pea Bonos M23-1/4HP Version Cussuit M19-1/2H H27-1/4 M28-1/2 M28 M24 128-1/4 L29 M27 M20-1/2 M22-1/2 M22-1/4 M27-1/B M29 H HP HP HP H H HPWing Mount Gear HP H HP HTapered Wisg H Nose 4-1/2 4-1/2 5-1/B 4-1/2 5-1/B 5-1/2 4-5/B 3-3/4 Gear 5-1/4 4-1/4 5-1/2 5 4-1/2 5-1/4 4-1/4 4-1/2 24-1/47-1/48-1/2 24-1/47-1/46-1/2 20-3/44-1/24-1/2 214-3/4 B 205-1/45-1/4 20-1/44-1/24-1/2 22-1/45-1/24-1/2 Wing Position M M M M M M M Span 29-3/B 24-3/4 22-5/B 22-5/B 26 28 22-5/B 21 M29-1/4 M24-1/4 127-3/4 Plan Source H H H H H H HP HP H H H February 1977 33 Notes 129HWing Moons Gear 29-1/4HP M28H M23HP V-Tail HHirsch 3-viewPPyloo Pohlicatino 3-view dimensions inches 1-1/2 foot Leogth measored base spinner hioge line elevator Nose measured base spinner leading edge wing wing/fuselage intersection Gear measured base spinner approsimate Center gear NEW FORD TRI MOTOR 1195 TIGER MOTH 1295 Unique because such amazing scale det kits relatively e~- nq ways 5Uh g~ thifl1two channel se aflOt1er bOOtS oif spring AOCl yourclearly shown t ill lnrngnly detailed Plastic Parts uuing aof realism-in-miniature 4 ZERO Nifty control line models Theyre easiest ones world assembleall wood no tissue coveringonly 6 9 parts depending model ex cept Biplanes have few Genuine Nylon motor mount L NEW MESSERSCHMITT 495 ready bolt place-Complete control system less handle lines decals landing gear wheels etc makes building cinch assembly literally minutes can use 049 engine THEYRE AT YOUR DEALER GET OVER AND SEE THEM NOW boosters plastic 6-pack beverage packaging device Simply cut three double loops slip onto batteries Neat simple didnt think enjoyable fringe bene fits writing column receiving newsletters clubs around coun try SCIF Flightplug publishing index American model engines among other goodies Most newsFF Old-Timers continued clean seemed lubricate well did experience 250-500 rpm drop over regular gas oil mix attribute Coleman fuel rather oil Models certainly clean up easier using Blendzall Odds Ends years have bound two number-6 dry cells together tape use booster batteries Somewhere during travels summer observed modeler eliminated sticky tape problem joining letters carry local contest results listing winning airplane engine combi nations Some newsletters available sub scription basis interested drop line names addresses edi tors OT Event MonthPylon Some times lie back grass watch cabin ship circle realistically light lift watch glide gracefully smooth wheel landing wonder Carl Goldberg really did us favor intro ducing pylon model course competition encourages de velopment engines became strong er models smaller something needed control resultant increase power Aeromodeling experience change almost revolutionary gas engine vs rubber power course led us state art today free flight turn factor increasing popularity Old-Timer Pylon high performance class within Old-Timer movement often provides close races contest score boards multitude good designs engine classes category Most very clearly pylon ships wing mounted pylon varying height above fuselage Others obvious example according SAM rules Section 1 2c cabin model defined model having wing mounted upon cabin enclosure similar full-scale aircraft would place models like Albatross Guff pylon class though wings mounted directly top fuselage having no windows have discussed situation nu merous contest directors opinions rate Pylon provides OldTimer enthusiast best both worlds Old-Timer ignition flying dash modern performance See two months Clarence Haught Route 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene ID 83814 CL Racing/Lee continued page 33 preference wing interme diate span years have flown Buster 160 wing span full-size aircraft scales out 24 1 foot 5% scale factor al lows build model 228 want go small feel own ap plication about right size Third want landing gear placed Remember rules state gear must emerge model scale location may swept ward backward desired gear must exit scale location own preference gear towards 90 Model Aviation lIlT E12 5PAN 34 SCALE I 1111 tIjsrAN 44 tRa Lfl till BEGINNERS Clarence Buhi flew 02-powered Quaker recent Northwest Old Timer Champs Albany Ore Note reversed prop test flight leading edge wing near CG model after its ready go area have happy Buster since its gear quite far forward well front leading edge know lot fliers say wheels should far forward ground handling dont agree ask FAI team racers have seen gear inch inch-and-ahalf ahead CG have far away better ground handling charac teristics Goodyears see Fourth what kind moments want Remember short nose/long tail set up will virtually impossible build balanced Again has problem Ive Buster time Ive built always very close being tail heavy Also short nose com plicates getting fuel tank sufficient size along fuel shutoff behind en gine choose mid-wing model reason Ive built Buster does have reasonably long nose eases fuel tank/shutoff problem course low-wing model tank problems eased Well rambling what did finally choose replace Buster cluded article drawing Formula John R Scoville called Stardust looks like good design definition good scale racer closely matches Buster Ive used years two changes should closely follow criteria inch-and-a-half shorter tail gear leading edge wing drawing Ive supplied scaled 1 foot 5% tolerance ap plied wing span chord Full-size aircraft 16 4 tail surfaces also Ye scale may little too small rules scale racing allow elevator-stabilizer enlarged up 25% wing area long scale shape retained drawing made set 3-views Hirsch chart also accompanies column Ive tried summarize few important characteristics mula aircraft might suitable purposes K & B FIBERGLAS cove ring highest quality toughest weave fiberglass available use poly ester epoxy resin Excellent contour ing qualities make easy apply compound curves Available 3 weights 38 wide LIGHT LOTH wood air planescover 100% MEDIUM 2 OZ CLOTH increasing structural xtrength around fillets nose interior plane HEAVY 6 OZ CLOTH Fxr joining wings mofulin own parts THINNER use & B SUPER POXY Pints Quarts K& B SUPER PUXY RESINfor sealing applying glass cloth Created include characteristics dexirable resin its applicatron Easily workable Requires minimum sanding Little clogging xand paper Curing time adjustable amount catalyst Durable Does become brittle 1 OT CAN including catalyst New CL Racing Assoc new organiza tion currently process forming called Control Line Racing Pilots Mechanics CL-RPM organiza tion effort grew out some discussions held Nats Dayton being headed two Maryland fliers Russ Sandusky Dave Tisdale Let quote letter Russ sent subject organization would bring together represent modelers compete AMA events Rat Slow Rat Scale Race Scale/Mouse Race suggested newsletter issued organization further stimulate interests racing competitors organization will known CL-RPM Control Line Racing Pilots Mechanics newsletter will titled RPM should ready mailing February 1977 CL-RPMs intend ed purposes follows 1 forum its members voice ideas opinions 2 Members will have opportunity vote rules proposals cross propos als results will published warded chairman CLCB other interested AMA policy making bodies 3 Establish national ranking system racing event hoped have award event annual com petition 4 Publish contest events report results 5 Establish consistent guide con test direction racing events Also provide selection officials future Na tional Championship contests 6 The exchange competitive formative ideas realize goals ambitious possible help re sponsible membership have interest Control Line racing events want involved join CL-RPM Address CLFebruary 1977 91 SPRAYW IBRUSH ICATALYSTS I055 YING ZtltOorG 2 Pt L ~1 CLEAR ER PRIMER CATALYST /2 Pt RUBBER POWERED FLYING MODELS _NEW Kits 28 IN SPAN I\NORT $475 I0 CIPS MDTNIRe 21 13 IN SPAN PNUT KIT $349 1NWA Dee N/I 16 N P NUTKIT $34916 IN SPAN SPORT $349 PEANUT PIETENPOL MILES TURBULENT PIPER J3 CUB ANDREASON COUGAR MUSTANG ZERO SCALE KITS $329 $329 $329 $329 $349 $349 $349 $349 SPORT MODEL KITS STRINGLESS WONDER -$249 PECK ROG$139 KITS 0 PLANS 0 ACCESSORIES CO-2 ENGINES SHARK BROWN REAL JAPANESE TISSUE-PROPS COMPLETE CATALOG 50E MANY HARD TO FIND ITEMS tA Daiuh.~umers PO BOX 2498-AMA LA MESA CALIF 92041 PHONE 714 469-8675 1714 442-4636 4042 4130 old records broken given brackets Details re equipment FAI-TR ModelRossi Sprint developed ver sion APS Simple Sprint- Wt 18 oz As seen US Nats MotorRossi 15 Fl diesel liner 2-part contra-piston copper 35mm diameter venturi 65-mm diame ter exhaust restrictor PropHoward GF South African type 178-mm diameter 185-mm max pitch Speed/Range220 225 sec/lO laps 102-99 mph 34-36 laps GOODYEAR CL Racing continued RPM 725 Bauernschmidt Dr Route #1 Baltimore MD 21221 $5 will get membership newsletter British Record Holders interesting people pleasure meeting Nats Dayton year Mr Dave Clarkson author Between Lines column Aeromod eler British general-interest modelairplane magazine Dave spent time mostly spectating did fly FAI Team Race Since Nats Dave sent some information UK record holding FAT Team Racer Goodyear models .. year rules somewhat different yours being oriented wards FAI-TR 575 V 12 Models/s full-size 5% tolerance except tails max 25% increase area mono-wheel U/Cs allowed LinesAs FAI-IR Motors Max35 cc RacesHeats 100 laps plus 2 stops Fi nals 200 laps plus 5 stops Lemans start races Flying As FAI-TR conduct rules ex cept hand chest required CirclesAs FAI-TR Being FAI-IR oriented Goodyear excellent training ground TR teams learn fly perform generally way required TR out needing overcome technology barrier first Once people have learned trade Goodyear TR techniques seem lot easier acquire photos show UK record hold ing FAT-IR Goodyear models Rec ords held gained Cranfield Bed fordshire during SMAF South Mid lands Area Rally Septebmer 19 1976 FAI-IR Heat 100 laps Record 40304044 Goodyear Heat 100 laps Record F SCOvILLE sTAROuSr Ii - 3 0 -A-o ModelAPS 01 Blue totally covered 1 oz GF cloth epoxy paint Total dry weight 19 oz MotorHGK-15R reworked head suit 40% nitro fuel used PropHoward GF Super type 165mm diameter 130-mm max pitch Airspeed 205 210 sec/lO laps traffic 106-109 mph Quicker solo Its interesting note differences Goodyear rules UK compared AMA rules Especially engine size single wheel gear differ ences Goodyear time 4042 100 laps equivalent about 305 80 laps take account ex tra pit stop required 100-lap race bad time W R Lee 3522 Tamarisk Lane Mis souri City TX 77459 NMPRA Champs/Lane continued page 38 Jim Rodgers Bill could get engine started Dave Jim went hot heavy 7th 8th lap engine came out Jims plane between pylons 2 3 engine travelled about eighth mile past race course Jims plane fluttered ground pylon 3 Jim said next year will set himself fire grand finale Young Steve Sica set fast time meet 1150 some extra hardware Naturally flying D&S Ricky Rat thanks should given BARKS Club Bakersfield doing fine job running Championship races year Ann Redwine husband Wes Co-CDs Glen Spickler overseeing whole show Ron Shorr talked RCM must have threatened something terrible RCM pro vided some beautiful trophies think have seen Formula con test first five places also received Heathkit digital clock Terry Prather also won perpetual trophy second time 92 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/02
Page Numbers: 33, 90, 91, 92
Racing Bill Lee FEW MONTHS BACK told availability 3-views large num ber Formula aircraft R S Hirsch 8439 Dale St Buena Park CA 90620 recent count reveals 88 different sets 3-view drawings available Hirsch Another source 3-views recent ly came way received mailer Pylon Publications P 0 Box 2726 Rochester NY 14626 outlined new publication Modern Air Racers Three-Views 1949-1975 8 11 soft-back book contains 3-views brief histories 25 different Formula racing aircraft 49-75 period addition 3-views histories of unlimited biplane racing aircraft period price $495 best sources informa tion racing planes general mula particular Ive seen long time planes included long time favorites scale racing fans such Shoestring variations Cassutt also several too commonly seen planes would quite good Goodyears such Owl OR-65-2 Pogo Foss Jinny later modified re-named Little Mike Keith Sorenson youre inter ested forms modern air racing recommend get book Photos show FAI-TR Goodyear models built Dave Clarkson England holds rec ords both events Dave conducts Between Lines column AeomodeIIer magazine See text performance technical details Notes Various Goodyears purchased entire set Hirsch 3-views mula class some time back Recently Ive scanning plans order decide new model build replace Buster lost finals Nats start looking vari ous planes have flown Formula suddenly realize have define what good plane model considerations go defi nition person will have differ ent set criteria will define good plane several factors will have considered First tend run pipe Obviously you have looking planes low- high-wing designs allow room behind engine pipe out interfering wing run pipe Goodyears spite what Phill Bussell said Nats write up Phill took lot good-natured ribbing about oversight because dont run pipe prefer mid-wing design such Buster flew Nats old stand-by Falcon Special Second what preference wing span want long skinny wing short fat such range avail able really have choice make continued page 90 Formula Aircraft Characteristics ModelLength 23 2 1-3/4 2 2-1/4 22 Buster Stardast Wingwao Miss San Barnardios Lower R-1 Id gits Midgel Moonshiner Grey Ghost Miii Los Angeles County Shuesiriog Ricky Rat Pigs Denighi DOT Denight Model IOOC Dl Blue Cassoit Model 2 Casouts Lii Ruscal Casoon Boo Ray Cassuti Plum Crazy Lii Misiy Nose 5-1/4 5-3/4 5-1/2 5-3/B Gear 4-1/4 5-3/4 5 5 22-1/4 5-1/4 5-1/4 21-1/4 4-3/4 5 2 1-1/4 22-1/4 23 22 21-1/2 2 1-3/4 19-3/4 21 21 21 21 20-3/4 4 5-3/4 6-3/4 5-1/2 5-1/2 5-1/2 4-1/2 4-1/4 4-1/4 4-1/4 4-1/4 4-1/2 4 5-3/4 6-3/4 5-1/2 5 5-3/4 5-3/4 4-3/4 5 5 5 5-1/4 Wing Position M M M M Span 24 24 25-1/2 26-3/B Plan Source H H H H ModelLength 21-5/B 21-1/4 2 1-3/4 20-3/4 21 2 0-3/4 22 21-1/B Moiher Holiday Brown B-i NotesPads Model 0 Pack Model C Pack Model Pack Model B Miller Little Gem Downey Ole Tiger Cosmic Wind Missow Miss Cosmic Wind Long P-Shooter Long Midget Mustang Cosmic Wiod Little Toni Sweet Pea Bonos M23-1/4HP Version Cussuit M19-1/2H H27-1/4 M28-1/2 M28 M24 128-1/4 L29 M27 M20-1/2 M22-1/2 M22-1/4 M27-1/B M29 H HP HP HP H H HPWing Mount Gear HP H HP HTapered Wisg H Nose 4-1/2 4-1/2 5-1/B 4-1/2 5-1/B 5-1/2 4-5/B 3-3/4 Gear 5-1/4 4-1/4 5-1/2 5 4-1/2 5-1/4 4-1/4 4-1/2 24-1/47-1/48-1/2 24-1/47-1/46-1/2 20-3/44-1/24-1/2 214-3/4 B 205-1/45-1/4 20-1/44-1/24-1/2 22-1/45-1/24-1/2 Wing Position M M M M M M M Span 29-3/B 24-3/4 22-5/B 22-5/B 26 28 22-5/B 21 M29-1/4 M24-1/4 127-3/4 Plan Source H H H H H H HP HP H H H February 1977 33 Notes 129HWing Moons Gear 29-1/4HP M28H M23HP V-Tail HHirsch 3-viewPPyloo Pohlicatino 3-view dimensions inches 1-1/2 foot Leogth measored base spinner hioge line elevator Nose measured base spinner leading edge wing wing/fuselage intersection Gear measured base spinner approsimate Center gear NEW FORD TRI MOTOR 1195 TIGER MOTH 1295 Unique because such amazing scale det kits relatively e~- nq ways 5Uh g~ thifl1two channel se aflOt1er bOOtS oif spring AOCl yourclearly shown t ill lnrngnly detailed Plastic Parts uuing aof realism-in-miniature 4 ZERO Nifty control line models Theyre easiest ones world assembleall wood no tissue coveringonly 6 9 parts depending model ex cept Biplanes have few Genuine Nylon motor mount L NEW MESSERSCHMITT 495 ready bolt place-Complete control system less handle lines decals landing gear wheels etc makes building cinch assembly literally minutes can use 049 engine THEYRE AT YOUR DEALER GET OVER AND SEE THEM NOW boosters plastic 6-pack beverage packaging device Simply cut three double loops slip onto batteries Neat simple didnt think enjoyable fringe bene fits writing column receiving newsletters clubs around coun try SCIF Flightplug publishing index American model engines among other goodies Most newsFF Old-Timers continued clean seemed lubricate well did experience 250-500 rpm drop over regular gas oil mix attribute Coleman fuel rather oil Models certainly clean up easier using Blendzall Odds Ends years have bound two number-6 dry cells together tape use booster batteries Somewhere during travels summer observed modeler eliminated sticky tape problem joining letters carry local contest results listing winning airplane engine combi nations Some newsletters available sub scription basis interested drop line names addresses edi tors OT Event MonthPylon Some times lie back grass watch cabin ship circle realistically light lift watch glide gracefully smooth wheel landing wonder Carl Goldberg really did us favor intro ducing pylon model course competition encourages de velopment engines became strong er models smaller something needed control resultant increase power Aeromodeling experience change almost revolutionary gas engine vs rubber power course led us state art today free flight turn factor increasing popularity Old-Timer Pylon high performance class within Old-Timer movement often provides close races contest score boards multitude good designs engine classes category Most very clearly pylon ships wing mounted pylon varying height above fuselage Others obvious example according SAM rules Section 1 2c cabin model defined model having wing mounted upon cabin enclosure similar full-scale aircraft would place models like Albatross Guff pylon class though wings mounted directly top fuselage having no windows have discussed situation nu merous contest directors opinions rate Pylon provides OldTimer enthusiast best both worlds Old-Timer ignition flying dash modern performance See two months Clarence Haught Route 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene ID 83814 CL Racing/Lee continued page 33 preference wing interme diate span years have flown Buster 160 wing span full-size aircraft scales out 24 1 foot 5% scale factor al lows build model 228 want go small feel own ap plication about right size Third want landing gear placed Remember rules state gear must emerge model scale location may swept ward backward desired gear must exit scale location own preference gear towards 90 Model Aviation lIlT E12 5PAN 34 SCALE I 1111 tIjsrAN 44 tRa Lfl till BEGINNERS Clarence Buhi flew 02-powered Quaker recent Northwest Old Timer Champs Albany Ore Note reversed prop test flight leading edge wing near CG model after its ready go area have happy Buster since its gear quite far forward well front leading edge know lot fliers say wheels should far forward ground handling dont agree ask FAI team racers have seen gear inch inch-and-ahalf ahead CG have far away better ground handling charac teristics Goodyears see Fourth what kind moments want Remember short nose/long tail set up will virtually impossible build balanced Again has problem Ive Buster time Ive built always very close being tail heavy Also short nose com plicates getting fuel tank sufficient size along fuel shutoff behind en gine choose mid-wing model reason Ive built Buster does have reasonably long nose eases fuel tank/shutoff problem course low-wing model tank problems eased Well rambling what did finally choose replace Buster cluded article drawing Formula John R Scoville called Stardust looks like good design definition good scale racer closely matches Buster Ive used years two changes should closely follow criteria inch-and-a-half shorter tail gear leading edge wing drawing Ive supplied scaled 1 foot 5% tolerance ap plied wing span chord Full-size aircraft 16 4 tail surfaces also Ye scale may little too small rules scale racing allow elevator-stabilizer enlarged up 25% wing area long scale shape retained drawing made set 3-views Hirsch chart also accompanies column Ive tried summarize few important characteristics mula aircraft might suitable purposes K & B FIBERGLAS cove ring highest quality toughest weave fiberglass available use poly ester epoxy resin Excellent contour ing qualities make easy apply compound curves Available 3 weights 38 wide LIGHT LOTH wood air planescover 100% MEDIUM 2 OZ CLOTH increasing structural xtrength around fillets nose interior plane HEAVY 6 OZ CLOTH Fxr joining wings mofulin own parts THINNER use & B SUPER POXY Pints Quarts K& B SUPER PUXY RESINfor sealing applying glass cloth Created include characteristics dexirable resin its applicatron Easily workable Requires minimum sanding Little clogging xand paper Curing time adjustable amount catalyst Durable Does become brittle 1 OT CAN including catalyst New CL Racing Assoc new organiza tion currently process forming called Control Line Racing Pilots Mechanics CL-RPM organiza tion effort grew out some discussions held Nats Dayton being headed two Maryland fliers Russ Sandusky Dave Tisdale Let quote letter Russ sent subject organization would bring together represent modelers compete AMA events Rat Slow Rat Scale Race Scale/Mouse Race suggested newsletter issued organization further stimulate interests racing competitors organization will known CL-RPM Control Line Racing Pilots Mechanics newsletter will titled RPM should ready mailing February 1977 CL-RPMs intend ed purposes follows 1 forum its members voice ideas opinions 2 Members will have opportunity vote rules proposals cross propos als results will published warded chairman CLCB other interested AMA policy making bodies 3 Establish national ranking system racing event hoped have award event annual com petition 4 Publish contest events report results 5 Establish consistent guide con test direction racing events Also provide selection officials future Na tional Championship contests 6 The exchange competitive formative ideas realize goals ambitious possible help re sponsible membership have interest Control Line racing events want involved join CL-RPM Address CLFebruary 1977 91 SPRAYW IBRUSH ICATALYSTS I055 YING ZtltOorG 2 Pt L ~1 CLEAR ER PRIMER CATALYST /2 Pt RUBBER POWERED FLYING MODELS _NEW Kits 28 IN SPAN I\NORT $475 I0 CIPS MDTNIRe 21 13 IN SPAN PNUT KIT $349 1NWA Dee N/I 16 N P NUTKIT $34916 IN SPAN SPORT $349 PEANUT PIETENPOL MILES TURBULENT PIPER J3 CUB ANDREASON COUGAR MUSTANG ZERO SCALE KITS $329 $329 $329 $329 $349 $349 $349 $349 SPORT MODEL KITS STRINGLESS WONDER -$249 PECK ROG$139 KITS 0 PLANS 0 ACCESSORIES CO-2 ENGINES SHARK BROWN REAL JAPANESE TISSUE-PROPS COMPLETE CATALOG 50E MANY HARD TO FIND ITEMS tA Daiuh.~umers PO BOX 2498-AMA LA MESA CALIF 92041 PHONE 714 469-8675 1714 442-4636 4042 4130 old records broken given brackets Details re equipment FAI-TR ModelRossi Sprint developed ver sion APS Simple Sprint- Wt 18 oz As seen US Nats MotorRossi 15 Fl diesel liner 2-part contra-piston copper 35mm diameter venturi 65-mm diame ter exhaust restrictor PropHoward GF South African type 178-mm diameter 185-mm max pitch Speed/Range220 225 sec/lO laps 102-99 mph 34-36 laps GOODYEAR CL Racing continued RPM 725 Bauernschmidt Dr Route #1 Baltimore MD 21221 $5 will get membership newsletter British Record Holders interesting people pleasure meeting Nats Dayton year Mr Dave Clarkson author Between Lines column Aeromod eler British general-interest modelairplane magazine Dave spent time mostly spectating did fly FAI Team Race Since Nats Dave sent some information UK record holding FAT Team Racer Goodyear models .. year rules somewhat different yours being oriented wards FAI-TR 575 V 12 Models/s full-size 5% tolerance except tails max 25% increase area mono-wheel U/Cs allowed LinesAs FAI-IR Motors Max35 cc RacesHeats 100 laps plus 2 stops Fi nals 200 laps plus 5 stops Lemans start races Flying As FAI-TR conduct rules ex cept hand chest required CirclesAs FAI-TR Being FAI-IR oriented Goodyear excellent training ground TR teams learn fly perform generally way required TR out needing overcome technology barrier first Once people have learned trade Goodyear TR techniques seem lot easier acquire photos show UK record hold ing FAT-IR Goodyear models Rec ords held gained Cranfield Bed fordshire during SMAF South Mid lands Area Rally Septebmer 19 1976 FAI-IR Heat 100 laps Record 40304044 Goodyear Heat 100 laps Record F SCOvILLE sTAROuSr Ii - 3 0 -A-o ModelAPS 01 Blue totally covered 1 oz GF cloth epoxy paint Total dry weight 19 oz MotorHGK-15R reworked head suit 40% nitro fuel used PropHoward GF Super type 165mm diameter 130-mm max pitch Airspeed 205 210 sec/lO laps traffic 106-109 mph Quicker solo Its interesting note differences Goodyear rules UK compared AMA rules Especially engine size single wheel gear differ ences Goodyear time 4042 100 laps equivalent about 305 80 laps take account ex tra pit stop required 100-lap race bad time W R Lee 3522 Tamarisk Lane Mis souri City TX 77459 NMPRA Champs/Lane continued page 38 Jim Rodgers Bill could get engine started Dave Jim went hot heavy 7th 8th lap engine came out Jims plane between pylons 2 3 engine travelled about eighth mile past race course Jims plane fluttered ground pylon 3 Jim said next year will set himself fire grand finale Young Steve Sica set fast time meet 1150 some extra hardware Naturally flying D&S Ricky Rat thanks should given BARKS Club Bakersfield doing fine job running Championship races year Ann Redwine husband Wes Co-CDs Glen Spickler overseeing whole show Ron Shorr talked RCM must have threatened something terrible RCM pro vided some beautiful trophies think have seen Formula con test first five places also received Heathkit digital clock Terry Prather also won perpetual trophy second time 92 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/02
Page Numbers: 33, 90, 91, 92
Racing Bill Lee FEW MONTHS BACK told availability 3-views large num ber Formula aircraft R S Hirsch 8439 Dale St Buena Park CA 90620 recent count reveals 88 different sets 3-view drawings available Hirsch Another source 3-views recent ly came way received mailer Pylon Publications P 0 Box 2726 Rochester NY 14626 outlined new publication Modern Air Racers Three-Views 1949-1975 8 11 soft-back book contains 3-views brief histories 25 different Formula racing aircraft 49-75 period addition 3-views histories of unlimited biplane racing aircraft period price $495 best sources informa tion racing planes general mula particular Ive seen long time planes included long time favorites scale racing fans such Shoestring variations Cassutt also several too commonly seen planes would quite good Goodyears such Owl OR-65-2 Pogo Foss Jinny later modified re-named Little Mike Keith Sorenson youre inter ested forms modern air racing recommend get book Photos show FAI-TR Goodyear models built Dave Clarkson England holds rec ords both events Dave conducts Between Lines column AeomodeIIer magazine See text performance technical details Notes Various Goodyears purchased entire set Hirsch 3-views mula class some time back Recently Ive scanning plans order decide new model build replace Buster lost finals Nats start looking vari ous planes have flown Formula suddenly realize have define what good plane model considerations go defi nition person will have differ ent set criteria will define good plane several factors will have considered First tend run pipe Obviously you have looking planes low- high-wing designs allow room behind engine pipe out interfering wing run pipe Goodyears spite what Phill Bussell said Nats write up Phill took lot good-natured ribbing about oversight because dont run pipe prefer mid-wing design such Buster flew Nats old stand-by Falcon Special Second what preference wing span want long skinny wing short fat such range avail able really have choice make continued page 90 Formula Aircraft Characteristics ModelLength 23 2 1-3/4 2 2-1/4 22 Buster Stardast Wingwao Miss San Barnardios Lower R-1 Id gits Midgel Moonshiner Grey Ghost Miii Los Angeles County Shuesiriog Ricky Rat Pigs Denighi DOT Denight Model IOOC Dl Blue Cassoit Model 2 Casouts Lii Ruscal Casoon Boo Ray Cassuti Plum Crazy Lii Misiy Nose 5-1/4 5-3/4 5-1/2 5-3/B Gear 4-1/4 5-3/4 5 5 22-1/4 5-1/4 5-1/4 21-1/4 4-3/4 5 2 1-1/4 22-1/4 23 22 21-1/2 2 1-3/4 19-3/4 21 21 21 21 20-3/4 4 5-3/4 6-3/4 5-1/2 5-1/2 5-1/2 4-1/2 4-1/4 4-1/4 4-1/4 4-1/4 4-1/2 4 5-3/4 6-3/4 5-1/2 5 5-3/4 5-3/4 4-3/4 5 5 5 5-1/4 Wing Position M M M M Span 24 24 25-1/2 26-3/B Plan Source H H H H ModelLength 21-5/B 21-1/4 2 1-3/4 20-3/4 21 2 0-3/4 22 21-1/B Moiher Holiday Brown B-i NotesPads Model 0 Pack Model C Pack Model Pack Model B Miller Little Gem Downey Ole Tiger Cosmic Wind Missow Miss Cosmic Wind Long P-Shooter Long Midget Mustang Cosmic Wiod Little Toni Sweet Pea Bonos M23-1/4HP Version Cussuit M19-1/2H H27-1/4 M28-1/2 M28 M24 128-1/4 L29 M27 M20-1/2 M22-1/2 M22-1/4 M27-1/B M29 H HP HP HP H H HPWing Mount Gear HP H HP HTapered Wisg H Nose 4-1/2 4-1/2 5-1/B 4-1/2 5-1/B 5-1/2 4-5/B 3-3/4 Gear 5-1/4 4-1/4 5-1/2 5 4-1/2 5-1/4 4-1/4 4-1/2 24-1/47-1/48-1/2 24-1/47-1/46-1/2 20-3/44-1/24-1/2 214-3/4 B 205-1/45-1/4 20-1/44-1/24-1/2 22-1/45-1/24-1/2 Wing Position M M M M M M M Span 29-3/B 24-3/4 22-5/B 22-5/B 26 28 22-5/B 21 M29-1/4 M24-1/4 127-3/4 Plan Source H H H H H H HP HP H H H February 1977 33 Notes 129HWing Moons Gear 29-1/4HP M28H M23HP V-Tail HHirsch 3-viewPPyloo Pohlicatino 3-view dimensions inches 1-1/2 foot Leogth measored base spinner hioge line elevator Nose measured base spinner leading edge wing wing/fuselage intersection Gear measured base spinner approsimate Center gear NEW FORD TRI MOTOR 1195 TIGER MOTH 1295 Unique because such amazing scale det kits relatively e~- nq ways 5Uh g~ thifl1two channel se aflOt1er bOOtS oif spring AOCl yourclearly shown t ill lnrngnly detailed Plastic Parts uuing aof realism-in-miniature 4 ZERO Nifty control line models Theyre easiest ones world assembleall wood no tissue coveringonly 6 9 parts depending model ex cept Biplanes have few Genuine Nylon motor mount L NEW MESSERSCHMITT 495 ready bolt place-Complete control system less handle lines decals landing gear wheels etc makes building cinch assembly literally minutes can use 049 engine THEYRE AT YOUR DEALER GET OVER AND SEE THEM NOW boosters plastic 6-pack beverage packaging device Simply cut three double loops slip onto batteries Neat simple didnt think enjoyable fringe bene fits writing column receiving newsletters clubs around coun try SCIF Flightplug publishing index American model engines among other goodies Most newsFF Old-Timers continued clean seemed lubricate well did experience 250-500 rpm drop over regular gas oil mix attribute Coleman fuel rather oil Models certainly clean up easier using Blendzall Odds Ends years have bound two number-6 dry cells together tape use booster batteries Somewhere during travels summer observed modeler eliminated sticky tape problem joining letters carry local contest results listing winning airplane engine combi nations Some newsletters available sub scription basis interested drop line names addresses edi tors OT Event MonthPylon Some times lie back grass watch cabin ship circle realistically light lift watch glide gracefully smooth wheel landing wonder Carl Goldberg really did us favor intro ducing pylon model course competition encourages de velopment engines became strong er models smaller something needed control resultant increase power Aeromodeling experience change almost revolutionary gas engine vs rubber power course led us state art today free flight turn factor increasing popularity Old-Timer Pylon high performance class within Old-Timer movement often provides close races contest score boards multitude good designs engine classes category Most very clearly pylon ships wing mounted pylon varying height above fuselage Others obvious example according SAM rules Section 1 2c cabin model defined model having wing mounted upon cabin enclosure similar full-scale aircraft would place models like Albatross Guff pylon class though wings mounted directly top fuselage having no windows have discussed situation nu merous contest directors opinions rate Pylon provides OldTimer enthusiast best both worlds Old-Timer ignition flying dash modern performance See two months Clarence Haught Route 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene ID 83814 CL Racing/Lee continued page 33 preference wing interme diate span years have flown Buster 160 wing span full-size aircraft scales out 24 1 foot 5% scale factor al lows build model 228 want go small feel own ap plication about right size Third want landing gear placed Remember rules state gear must emerge model scale location may swept ward backward desired gear must exit scale location own preference gear towards 90 Model Aviation lIlT E12 5PAN 34 SCALE I 1111 tIjsrAN 44 tRa Lfl till BEGINNERS Clarence Buhi flew 02-powered Quaker recent Northwest Old Timer Champs Albany Ore Note reversed prop test flight leading edge wing near CG model after its ready go area have happy Buster since its gear quite far forward well front leading edge know lot fliers say wheels should far forward ground handling dont agree ask FAI team racers have seen gear inch inch-and-ahalf ahead CG have far away better ground handling charac teristics Goodyears see Fourth what kind moments want Remember short nose/long tail set up will virtually impossible build balanced Again has problem Ive Buster time Ive built always very close being tail heavy Also short nose com plicates getting fuel tank sufficient size along fuel shutoff behind en gine choose mid-wing model reason Ive built Buster does have reasonably long nose eases fuel tank/shutoff problem course low-wing model tank problems eased Well rambling what did finally choose replace Buster cluded article drawing Formula John R Scoville called Stardust looks like good design definition good scale racer closely matches Buster Ive used years two changes should closely follow criteria inch-and-a-half shorter tail gear leading edge wing drawing Ive supplied scaled 1 foot 5% tolerance ap plied wing span chord Full-size aircraft 16 4 tail surfaces also Ye scale may little too small rules scale racing allow elevator-stabilizer enlarged up 25% wing area long scale shape retained drawing made set 3-views Hirsch chart also accompanies column Ive tried summarize few important characteristics mula aircraft might suitable purposes K & B FIBERGLAS cove ring highest quality toughest weave fiberglass available use poly ester epoxy resin Excellent contour ing qualities make easy apply compound curves Available 3 weights 38 wide LIGHT LOTH wood air planescover 100% MEDIUM 2 OZ CLOTH increasing structural xtrength around fillets nose interior plane HEAVY 6 OZ CLOTH Fxr joining wings mofulin own parts THINNER use & B SUPER POXY Pints Quarts K& B SUPER PUXY RESINfor sealing applying glass cloth Created include characteristics dexirable resin its applicatron Easily workable Requires minimum sanding Little clogging xand paper Curing time adjustable amount catalyst Durable Does become brittle 1 OT CAN including catalyst New CL Racing Assoc new organiza tion currently process forming called Control Line Racing Pilots Mechanics CL-RPM organiza tion effort grew out some discussions held Nats Dayton being headed two Maryland fliers Russ Sandusky Dave Tisdale Let quote letter Russ sent subject organization would bring together represent modelers compete AMA events Rat Slow Rat Scale Race Scale/Mouse Race suggested newsletter issued organization further stimulate interests racing competitors organization will known CL-RPM Control Line Racing Pilots Mechanics newsletter will titled RPM should ready mailing February 1977 CL-RPMs intend ed purposes follows 1 forum its members voice ideas opinions 2 Members will have opportunity vote rules proposals cross propos als results will published warded chairman CLCB other interested AMA policy making bodies 3 Establish national ranking system racing event hoped have award event annual com petition 4 Publish contest events report results 5 Establish consistent guide con test direction racing events Also provide selection officials future Na tional Championship contests 6 The exchange competitive formative ideas realize goals ambitious possible help re sponsible membership have interest Control Line racing events want involved join CL-RPM Address CLFebruary 1977 91 SPRAYW IBRUSH ICATALYSTS I055 YING ZtltOorG 2 Pt L ~1 CLEAR ER PRIMER CATALYST /2 Pt RUBBER POWERED FLYING MODELS _NEW Kits 28 IN SPAN I\NORT $475 I0 CIPS MDTNIRe 21 13 IN SPAN PNUT KIT $349 1NWA Dee N/I 16 N P NUTKIT $34916 IN SPAN SPORT $349 PEANUT PIETENPOL MILES TURBULENT PIPER J3 CUB ANDREASON COUGAR MUSTANG ZERO SCALE KITS $329 $329 $329 $329 $349 $349 $349 $349 SPORT MODEL KITS STRINGLESS WONDER -$249 PECK ROG$139 KITS 0 PLANS 0 ACCESSORIES CO-2 ENGINES SHARK BROWN REAL JAPANESE TISSUE-PROPS COMPLETE CATALOG 50E MANY HARD TO FIND ITEMS tA Daiuh.~umers PO BOX 2498-AMA LA MESA CALIF 92041 PHONE 714 469-8675 1714 442-4636 4042 4130 old records broken given brackets Details re equipment FAI-TR ModelRossi Sprint developed ver sion APS Simple Sprint- Wt 18 oz As seen US Nats MotorRossi 15 Fl diesel liner 2-part contra-piston copper 35mm diameter venturi 65-mm diame ter exhaust restrictor PropHoward GF South African type 178-mm diameter 185-mm max pitch Speed/Range220 225 sec/lO laps 102-99 mph 34-36 laps GOODYEAR CL Racing continued RPM 725 Bauernschmidt Dr Route #1 Baltimore MD 21221 $5 will get membership newsletter British Record Holders interesting people pleasure meeting Nats Dayton year Mr Dave Clarkson author Between Lines column Aeromod eler British general-interest modelairplane magazine Dave spent time mostly spectating did fly FAI Team Race Since Nats Dave sent some information UK record holding FAT Team Racer Goodyear models .. year rules somewhat different yours being oriented wards FAI-TR 575 V 12 Models/s full-size 5% tolerance except tails max 25% increase area mono-wheel U/Cs allowed LinesAs FAI-IR Motors Max35 cc RacesHeats 100 laps plus 2 stops Fi nals 200 laps plus 5 stops Lemans start races Flying As FAI-TR conduct rules ex cept hand chest required CirclesAs FAI-TR Being FAI-IR oriented Goodyear excellent training ground TR teams learn fly perform generally way required TR out needing overcome technology barrier first Once people have learned trade Goodyear TR techniques seem lot easier acquire photos show UK record hold ing FAT-IR Goodyear models Rec ords held gained Cranfield Bed fordshire during SMAF South Mid lands Area Rally Septebmer 19 1976 FAI-IR Heat 100 laps Record 40304044 Goodyear Heat 100 laps Record F SCOvILLE sTAROuSr Ii - 3 0 -A-o ModelAPS 01 Blue totally covered 1 oz GF cloth epoxy paint Total dry weight 19 oz MotorHGK-15R reworked head suit 40% nitro fuel used PropHoward GF Super type 165mm diameter 130-mm max pitch Airspeed 205 210 sec/lO laps traffic 106-109 mph Quicker solo Its interesting note differences Goodyear rules UK compared AMA rules Especially engine size single wheel gear differ ences Goodyear time 4042 100 laps equivalent about 305 80 laps take account ex tra pit stop required 100-lap race bad time W R Lee 3522 Tamarisk Lane Mis souri City TX 77459 NMPRA Champs/Lane continued page 38 Jim Rodgers Bill could get engine started Dave Jim went hot heavy 7th 8th lap engine came out Jims plane between pylons 2 3 engine travelled about eighth mile past race course Jims plane fluttered ground pylon 3 Jim said next year will set himself fire grand finale Young Steve Sica set fast time meet 1150 some extra hardware Naturally flying D&S Ricky Rat thanks should given BARKS Club Bakersfield doing fine job running Championship races year Ann Redwine husband Wes Co-CDs Glen Spickler overseeing whole show Ron Shorr talked RCM must have threatened something terrible RCM pro vided some beautiful trophies think have seen Formula con test first five places also received Heathkit digital clock Terry Prather also won perpetual trophy second time 92 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/02
Page Numbers: 33, 90, 91, 92
Racing Bill Lee FEW MONTHS BACK told availability 3-views large num ber Formula aircraft R S Hirsch 8439 Dale St Buena Park CA 90620 recent count reveals 88 different sets 3-view drawings available Hirsch Another source 3-views recent ly came way received mailer Pylon Publications P 0 Box 2726 Rochester NY 14626 outlined new publication Modern Air Racers Three-Views 1949-1975 8 11 soft-back book contains 3-views brief histories 25 different Formula racing aircraft 49-75 period addition 3-views histories of unlimited biplane racing aircraft period price $495 best sources informa tion racing planes general mula particular Ive seen long time planes included long time favorites scale racing fans such Shoestring variations Cassutt also several too commonly seen planes would quite good Goodyears such Owl OR-65-2 Pogo Foss Jinny later modified re-named Little Mike Keith Sorenson youre inter ested forms modern air racing recommend get book Photos show FAI-TR Goodyear models built Dave Clarkson England holds rec ords both events Dave conducts Between Lines column AeomodeIIer magazine See text performance technical details Notes Various Goodyears purchased entire set Hirsch 3-views mula class some time back Recently Ive scanning plans order decide new model build replace Buster lost finals Nats start looking vari ous planes have flown Formula suddenly realize have define what good plane model considerations go defi nition person will have differ ent set criteria will define good plane several factors will have considered First tend run pipe Obviously you have looking planes low- high-wing designs allow room behind engine pipe out interfering wing run pipe Goodyears spite what Phill Bussell said Nats write up Phill took lot good-natured ribbing about oversight because dont run pipe prefer mid-wing design such Buster flew Nats old stand-by Falcon Special Second what preference wing span want long skinny wing short fat such range avail able really have choice make continued page 90 Formula Aircraft Characteristics ModelLength 23 2 1-3/4 2 2-1/4 22 Buster Stardast Wingwao Miss San Barnardios Lower R-1 Id gits Midgel Moonshiner Grey Ghost Miii Los Angeles County Shuesiriog Ricky Rat Pigs Denighi DOT Denight Model IOOC Dl Blue Cassoit Model 2 Casouts Lii Ruscal Casoon Boo Ray Cassuti Plum Crazy Lii Misiy Nose 5-1/4 5-3/4 5-1/2 5-3/B Gear 4-1/4 5-3/4 5 5 22-1/4 5-1/4 5-1/4 21-1/4 4-3/4 5 2 1-1/4 22-1/4 23 22 21-1/2 2 1-3/4 19-3/4 21 21 21 21 20-3/4 4 5-3/4 6-3/4 5-1/2 5-1/2 5-1/2 4-1/2 4-1/4 4-1/4 4-1/4 4-1/4 4-1/2 4 5-3/4 6-3/4 5-1/2 5 5-3/4 5-3/4 4-3/4 5 5 5 5-1/4 Wing Position M M M M Span 24 24 25-1/2 26-3/B Plan Source H H H H ModelLength 21-5/B 21-1/4 2 1-3/4 20-3/4 21 2 0-3/4 22 21-1/B Moiher Holiday Brown B-i NotesPads Model 0 Pack Model C Pack Model Pack Model B Miller Little Gem Downey Ole Tiger Cosmic Wind Missow Miss Cosmic Wind Long P-Shooter Long Midget Mustang Cosmic Wiod Little Toni Sweet Pea Bonos M23-1/4HP Version Cussuit M19-1/2H H27-1/4 M28-1/2 M28 M24 128-1/4 L29 M27 M20-1/2 M22-1/2 M22-1/4 M27-1/B M29 H HP HP HP H H HPWing Mount Gear HP H HP HTapered Wisg H Nose 4-1/2 4-1/2 5-1/B 4-1/2 5-1/B 5-1/2 4-5/B 3-3/4 Gear 5-1/4 4-1/4 5-1/2 5 4-1/2 5-1/4 4-1/4 4-1/2 24-1/47-1/48-1/2 24-1/47-1/46-1/2 20-3/44-1/24-1/2 214-3/4 B 205-1/45-1/4 20-1/44-1/24-1/2 22-1/45-1/24-1/2 Wing Position M M M M M M M Span 29-3/B 24-3/4 22-5/B 22-5/B 26 28 22-5/B 21 M29-1/4 M24-1/4 127-3/4 Plan Source H H H H H H HP HP H H H February 1977 33 Notes 129HWing Moons Gear 29-1/4HP M28H M23HP V-Tail HHirsch 3-viewPPyloo Pohlicatino 3-view dimensions inches 1-1/2 foot Leogth measored base spinner hioge line elevator Nose measured base spinner leading edge wing wing/fuselage intersection Gear measured base spinner approsimate Center gear NEW FORD TRI MOTOR 1195 TIGER MOTH 1295 Unique because such amazing scale det kits relatively e~- nq ways 5Uh g~ thifl1two channel se aflOt1er bOOtS oif spring AOCl yourclearly shown t ill lnrngnly detailed Plastic Parts uuing aof realism-in-miniature 4 ZERO Nifty control line models Theyre easiest ones world assembleall wood no tissue coveringonly 6 9 parts depending model ex cept Biplanes have few Genuine Nylon motor mount L NEW MESSERSCHMITT 495 ready bolt place-Complete control system less handle lines decals landing gear wheels etc makes building cinch assembly literally minutes can use 049 engine THEYRE AT YOUR DEALER GET OVER AND SEE THEM NOW boosters plastic 6-pack beverage packaging device Simply cut three double loops slip onto batteries Neat simple didnt think enjoyable fringe bene fits writing column receiving newsletters clubs around coun try SCIF Flightplug publishing index American model engines among other goodies Most newsFF Old-Timers continued clean seemed lubricate well did experience 250-500 rpm drop over regular gas oil mix attribute Coleman fuel rather oil Models certainly clean up easier using Blendzall Odds Ends years have bound two number-6 dry cells together tape use booster batteries Somewhere during travels summer observed modeler eliminated sticky tape problem joining letters carry local contest results listing winning airplane engine combi nations Some newsletters available sub scription basis interested drop line names addresses edi tors OT Event MonthPylon Some times lie back grass watch cabin ship circle realistically light lift watch glide gracefully smooth wheel landing wonder Carl Goldberg really did us favor intro ducing pylon model course competition encourages de velopment engines became strong er models smaller something needed control resultant increase power Aeromodeling experience change almost revolutionary gas engine vs rubber power course led us state art today free flight turn factor increasing popularity Old-Timer Pylon high performance class within Old-Timer movement often provides close races contest score boards multitude good designs engine classes category Most very clearly pylon ships wing mounted pylon varying height above fuselage Others obvious example according SAM rules Section 1 2c cabin model defined model having wing mounted upon cabin enclosure similar full-scale aircraft would place models like Albatross Guff pylon class though wings mounted directly top fuselage having no windows have discussed situation nu merous contest directors opinions rate Pylon provides OldTimer enthusiast best both worlds Old-Timer ignition flying dash modern performance See two months Clarence Haught Route 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene ID 83814 CL Racing/Lee continued page 33 preference wing interme diate span years have flown Buster 160 wing span full-size aircraft scales out 24 1 foot 5% scale factor al lows build model 228 want go small feel own ap plication about right size Third want landing gear placed Remember rules state gear must emerge model scale location may swept ward backward desired gear must exit scale location own preference gear towards 90 Model Aviation lIlT E12 5PAN 34 SCALE I 1111 tIjsrAN 44 tRa Lfl till BEGINNERS Clarence Buhi flew 02-powered Quaker recent Northwest Old Timer Champs Albany Ore Note reversed prop test flight leading edge wing near CG model after its ready go area have happy Buster since its gear quite far forward well front leading edge know lot fliers say wheels should far forward ground handling dont agree ask FAI team racers have seen gear inch inch-and-ahalf ahead CG have far away better ground handling charac teristics Goodyears see Fourth what kind moments want Remember short nose/long tail set up will virtually impossible build balanced Again has problem Ive Buster time Ive built always very close being tail heavy Also short nose com plicates getting fuel tank sufficient size along fuel shutoff behind en gine choose mid-wing model reason Ive built Buster does have reasonably long nose eases fuel tank/shutoff problem course low-wing model tank problems eased Well rambling what did finally choose replace Buster cluded article drawing Formula John R Scoville called Stardust looks like good design definition good scale racer closely matches Buster Ive used years two changes should closely follow criteria inch-and-a-half shorter tail gear leading edge wing drawing Ive supplied scaled 1 foot 5% tolerance ap plied wing span chord Full-size aircraft 16 4 tail surfaces also Ye scale may little too small rules scale racing allow elevator-stabilizer enlarged up 25% wing area long scale shape retained drawing made set 3-views Hirsch chart also accompanies column Ive tried summarize few important characteristics mula aircraft might suitable purposes K & B FIBERGLAS cove ring highest quality toughest weave fiberglass available use poly ester epoxy resin Excellent contour ing qualities make easy apply compound curves Available 3 weights 38 wide LIGHT LOTH wood air planescover 100% MEDIUM 2 OZ CLOTH increasing structural xtrength around fillets nose interior plane HEAVY 6 OZ CLOTH Fxr joining wings mofulin own parts THINNER use & B SUPER POXY Pints Quarts K& B SUPER PUXY RESINfor sealing applying glass cloth Created include characteristics dexirable resin its applicatron Easily workable Requires minimum sanding Little clogging xand paper Curing time adjustable amount catalyst Durable Does become brittle 1 OT CAN including catalyst New CL Racing Assoc new organiza tion currently process forming called Control Line Racing Pilots Mechanics CL-RPM organiza tion effort grew out some discussions held Nats Dayton being headed two Maryland fliers Russ Sandusky Dave Tisdale Let quote letter Russ sent subject organization would bring together represent modelers compete AMA events Rat Slow Rat Scale Race Scale/Mouse Race suggested newsletter issued organization further stimulate interests racing competitors organization will known CL-RPM Control Line Racing Pilots Mechanics newsletter will titled RPM should ready mailing February 1977 CL-RPMs intend ed purposes follows 1 forum its members voice ideas opinions 2 Members will have opportunity vote rules proposals cross propos als results will published warded chairman CLCB other interested AMA policy making bodies 3 Establish national ranking system racing event hoped have award event annual com petition 4 Publish contest events report results 5 Establish consistent guide con test direction racing events Also provide selection officials future Na tional Championship contests 6 The exchange competitive formative ideas realize goals ambitious possible help re sponsible membership have interest Control Line racing events want involved join CL-RPM Address CLFebruary 1977 91 SPRAYW IBRUSH ICATALYSTS I055 YING ZtltOorG 2 Pt L ~1 CLEAR ER PRIMER CATALYST /2 Pt RUBBER POWERED FLYING MODELS _NEW Kits 28 IN SPAN I\NORT $475 I0 CIPS MDTNIRe 21 13 IN SPAN PNUT KIT $349 1NWA Dee N/I 16 N P NUTKIT $34916 IN SPAN SPORT $349 PEANUT PIETENPOL MILES TURBULENT PIPER J3 CUB ANDREASON COUGAR MUSTANG ZERO SCALE KITS $329 $329 $329 $329 $349 $349 $349 $349 SPORT MODEL KITS STRINGLESS WONDER -$249 PECK ROG$139 KITS 0 PLANS 0 ACCESSORIES CO-2 ENGINES SHARK BROWN REAL JAPANESE TISSUE-PROPS COMPLETE CATALOG 50E MANY HARD TO FIND ITEMS tA Daiuh.~umers PO BOX 2498-AMA LA MESA CALIF 92041 PHONE 714 469-8675 1714 442-4636 4042 4130 old records broken given brackets Details re equipment FAI-TR ModelRossi Sprint developed ver sion APS Simple Sprint- Wt 18 oz As seen US Nats MotorRossi 15 Fl diesel liner 2-part contra-piston copper 35mm diameter venturi 65-mm diame ter exhaust restrictor PropHoward GF South African type 178-mm diameter 185-mm max pitch Speed/Range220 225 sec/lO laps 102-99 mph 34-36 laps GOODYEAR CL Racing continued RPM 725 Bauernschmidt Dr Route #1 Baltimore MD 21221 $5 will get membership newsletter British Record Holders interesting people pleasure meeting Nats Dayton year Mr Dave Clarkson author Between Lines column Aeromod eler British general-interest modelairplane magazine Dave spent time mostly spectating did fly FAI Team Race Since Nats Dave sent some information UK record holding FAT Team Racer Goodyear models .. year rules somewhat different yours being oriented wards FAI-TR 575 V 12 Models/s full-size 5% tolerance except tails max 25% increase area mono-wheel U/Cs allowed LinesAs FAI-IR Motors Max35 cc RacesHeats 100 laps plus 2 stops Fi nals 200 laps plus 5 stops Lemans start races Flying As FAI-TR conduct rules ex cept hand chest required CirclesAs FAI-TR Being FAI-IR oriented Goodyear excellent training ground TR teams learn fly perform generally way required TR out needing overcome technology barrier first Once people have learned trade Goodyear TR techniques seem lot easier acquire photos show UK record hold ing FAT-IR Goodyear models Rec ords held gained Cranfield Bed fordshire during SMAF South Mid lands Area Rally Septebmer 19 1976 FAI-IR Heat 100 laps Record 40304044 Goodyear Heat 100 laps Record F SCOvILLE sTAROuSr Ii - 3 0 -A-o ModelAPS 01 Blue totally covered 1 oz GF cloth epoxy paint Total dry weight 19 oz MotorHGK-15R reworked head suit 40% nitro fuel used PropHoward GF Super type 165mm diameter 130-mm max pitch Airspeed 205 210 sec/lO laps traffic 106-109 mph Quicker solo Its interesting note differences Goodyear rules UK compared AMA rules Especially engine size single wheel gear differ ences Goodyear time 4042 100 laps equivalent about 305 80 laps take account ex tra pit stop required 100-lap race bad time W R Lee 3522 Tamarisk Lane Mis souri City TX 77459 NMPRA Champs/Lane continued page 38 Jim Rodgers Bill could get engine started Dave Jim went hot heavy 7th 8th lap engine came out Jims plane between pylons 2 3 engine travelled about eighth mile past race course Jims plane fluttered ground pylon 3 Jim said next year will set himself fire grand finale Young Steve Sica set fast time meet 1150 some extra hardware Naturally flying D&S Ricky Rat thanks should given BARKS Club Bakersfield doing fine job running Championship races year Ann Redwine husband Wes Co-CDs Glen Spickler overseeing whole show Ron Shorr talked RCM must have threatened something terrible RCM pro vided some beautiful trophies think have seen Formula con test first five places also received Heathkit digital clock Terry Prather also won perpetual trophy second time 92 Model Aviation