A first-hand report first US contests run FAI F3E RC Electroflight rules involve tasks Distance Precision Dura tion Spot Landing single flight Fliers several European countries attended U Dale Willoughby jr K K K K K K K K K K K UPON COMPLETION US Team up contacted AMA Executive Director ly effective January 1 1983 Selection Contest 1983 RC John Worth inquire about date Mike told far no Electro Soaring World Championships FAI US team trials Electroflight flight team trials scheduled F3B held near Chicago last September F3E World Championships rules cause World Championships Mike Charles second runner- approved FAI official- event hadnt scheduled Before winners L-R Hem Vant Laar Holland 2nd Bob Gerbin 3rd Mike Charles 1st extreme right Contest Director Roland Bou cher handed out checks respectively $250 $125 $500 modified Electro Lite Mike Neverdosky calls resulting model Man Leisure Has Leisure motor competition-wind 136 gear reduction seven Sanyo cells Uses Carrera prop hub Graupner blades Front end Bob Gerbins Ampere shows 12-6 Zinger prop adapted Geist hub folding Motor Keller 50/24 24 Sanyo yellow cells 20 Ox per sq ft wing loading Ampere fast Ralph Liebler W Germany brought twin pusher two Keller 35/16 motors driving 10-6 folding props Spanning 114 weighed 7 lb 21 Sanyo red cells new Keller speed controller 40 Model Aviation Holding Geist Hot River 104-in span Hans Weiss Wilshire Model Center importer European models motors Electro flight model has Geist 40/14 motor driving 16-8 Geist folding prop FAT would authorize World Cham pionships successful International Con tests would need held possible eventuality mind interested US fliers should prepare themselves flying contests run strictly accord ance FAT rules organization such contest gan few months later after December 1982 meeting FAI Committee International Aero Mod eling ClAM Paris Joe Beshar US representative ClAM Electroflight Subcommittee voiced same opinion report meeting appeared April 1983 MA page 108 Americans should familiarize themselves event holding contests according FAI F3 E Electro flight rules earlier modelers other coun tries getting ready June 1979 Norway Pellestova watched reported model press preliminary contest F3E Electoflight models Deciding look European F3E technology might helpful US ef forts Mike Charles contacted Mr Peter Blommaart chairman ClAM Elec troflight Subcommittee invite number European competitors Ro land Boucher Leisure Electronics helpful arranging attractive finan cial carrot event prizes AMA Class AA contest sanction requested First Annual US Electric Internationals April 16-1 7 Harbor Soaring Society Chap ter 1 Society Electric Aircraft Modelers SEAM agreed hosts provide manpower support Mike Charles contacted various manufac turers retailers sensed Electric flying beginning mushroom much same RC Sailplanes did Sixties generous prize donations Peter Blommaart Belgium team manager Benelux Electro Team editor Ampere Flyer de voted Electroflight know-how equipment instrumental en couraging seven European fliers come event addition Peter Blommaart Daniel Bosshart Hein Vant Larr Danny DeSaeger Mi chael Blommaert Ralf Liebler Heinz Kellervariously Switzer land Holland Belgium West Ger Several others came helpers supporters competitor F3E allowed helper Sunny Southern California weather prevailed Costa Mesa first day contest devoted fun-fly Electric events Though sunny second day F3E flown wind 25 mph range last three flights last round completed dark rain clouds approaching Maybe heavy European weather good thing us seemed dem onstrate lightly-loaded models 8-oz wing loading didnt perform nearly well 20-oz wing loading folding prop showed its advantage really well F3E seems take high-thrust combination prop motor battery plus model design aerodynamically cleancapable high speed Distance task slow speed Duration/Landing task Lets take detailed look times scores placed first through third Distance task 200 seconds following launch inContinued page 136 August 1983 41 Astro 05 direct drive motor seven cells 8-4 prop J D Dukes Jolly Electricus lightly loaded about 8 oz per sq ft lies Texas used Geist motor controller Peter Blommaart Belgium right chairman ClAM Electroflight Subcommittee chats Cal Ettel US member group very clean nose featured Dale Black design flown Jack Dunn Leisure 05 motor Larry Blakely about launch original design used Graupner extension could named Sport Astro 05 Challenger 7 moved rearward concentrate weight near Sanyo red cells driving 7-6 Top Flite prop wing balance point Has Graupner folder loading came out 7 oz/sq ft Bill Effinger suggests Plan N Pattern SetsTM offer really beautiful Full Size Plan Drawings Material List Parts Drawing fabricate superb replica design Hobby Dealer TESTIMONIALS have seen two plans make other com panies plans look sick plans make building scratch like kit building RMacL. New York orldWarI 8E-UA Quarter Scale RIC 78 22 Engines 60% Wingspan Sq Inches Area Plan N Pattern Set #RCQS-7 @ $2495 FOKKER TRIPLANE DR-I Giant 1/4 Scale R/C Design WW-i 78 150 Cu Engines 72 Wingspan Triplane Sq Area Plan N Pattern Set #RCQS-6 @ $2495 offer beautifully prepared Plan Designs best Full Size Layouts Parts Drawings Bill Materials data create own replica Saves substantial amounts over full kit costs Prices Complete Plans Sub Assembly De tailed Parts List Add $200 Mailing Tube SEND FOR BROCHURE ahead crowd New Brochure showing new designs 1g83-64 Send $100 refundable first order ElectroflightlWilloughby Continued page 41 cluding motor running gliding time 15 points given 150-meter lap completed during gliding time Duration task commences landing 300 sec maximum counting motor running gliding time 1 pt per sec penalty 1 pt per Sec flight over 300 sec deduction 1 pt second motor running time Landing pro vides 30 points model comes rest within 15-meter circle 15 points within 30meter circle See AMA rule book page 117 specific details Mike Charles Round 1 Distance 11 laps 11 x 15 pts Duration 301 sec 41 sec motor run 300 258 pts Landing outer circle 15 pts Total round score 438 points Round 2 Distance 13 laps 195 pts Duration 295 sec 28 sec motor run 267 pts Landing within inner circle 30 pts Total round score 492 points First Place Score 930 pts 438492 Hem Vant Larr Round 2 Distance 12 laps 180 pts Duration 305 sec 20 sec motor run 275 pts Landing within inner circle 30 pts Total round score 485 pts Round 3 Distance 11 laps 165 pts Duration 294 sec 32 sec motor run 262 pts Landing missed both circles 0 pts Total round score 427 points Second Place Score 912 points Bob Gerbin Round 2 Distance 10 laps 165 pts Duration 304 seconds 45 sec motor run 251 pts Landing within inner circle 30 pts Total round score 431 pts Round 3 Distance 11 laps 165 pts Duration 3 10 sec 46 sec motor run 244 pts Landing within outer circle 15 pts Total round score 424 ir Wingspan 56 Channels 2-3 Wing Area 690 sq Engine 19 35 urassnoppi complete 1/6 scale H/C model kit designed assemblelook fly like famous WeedhopperTM Model-C Ultralight AIRCRAFT part aluminum structure pre-beni drilled nylon ripstop coverings pre-sewn1/6 Scale $16995 Available choice four colors hobby shop now1/3 Scale $26995 Other ultralights available soon carlberg companies product 8170 WEST PENN AVE ROSEVILLE IL 61473 PHONE 309/426-2161 points Third place score 855 points opinion F3E Electroflight really good spectator sportunless comes last round buddy near top pressue comes intense blown landing can make difference Flying kind event requires well-trained vocal helper provide audible count-down task official timer engaged timing Distance helper counts laps Duration official timer occupied timing motor run helper times descending seconds preparation precision land ing rule books F3E isnt complete think should doesnt spell out specific duties timekeepers case event helpers used timers some instances conclusion event possibility classifications motors came under discussion friendly manner evident newer rare earth samarium cobalt motors put out energy size weight ordinary magnets Rated originally power output terms glow engines presently little no comparability Another variable trying classify competition classes com binations batteries propellers motors improvements three areas occurring almost monthly can officials plan advance year specifics classification Peter Blommaart noting inertia model taken whole must overcome get perform Distance Duration tasks high performance has suggested consid era tion classifications Electroffight models weight 15 20 kilo grams start eliminates lot measuring weighing individual bat teries restrictions props restrictions high-performance motors re strictions super-efficient batteries 136 Model Aviation SPAD f-AIII World War 13 31 Engines79/ Wingspan 2120 Sq new design offering makes beautiful RIC replica WW-l era 2120 Sq area its big aircraft capable flyer captures imagination Plan N Pattern Set IfRCQS-8 @ $2495 RLF PRODUCTS Sailplane Launching Equipment Pay Less i-urtner Information Send Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope RIF Products 812 723-4310 R 3 Box 178 Paoli IN 47454 IEGAIN Losing control can night mare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience CONTROl modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue ______________________service time Radio South fast economical inhouse radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control Futaba K~KN~q7 N 180 E Burgess RoadPensacola FL 32503 Authorized sales & ser vice JR-PROPO radio Line equipment imported ____ Circus Hobbiesw 904/478-6745 Whatever decision made ClAM level Electroflight competition stay Americans have chance better take hard look current designs view increas ing performance RC Scale/Wischers Continued paoe 43 Cu 90-in bore I-in stroke also reed valve can geared Lou also displayed few remaining two- four- six-cylinder engines made up parts original 60 20 80 produc tion run early 1970s Bob Do//v Wiseher S-22 Lapham Peak Rd Be/afield WI 53018 RC Soaring/Pruss Continued page 47 check calibration before flight Launches well-cored boomers will peg needle Normal climb rates will upper regions meter Plug ear piece meter box stick shirt pocket case want listen well read also put normal load receiver output stage Loss signal Sniffler transmitter results false high meter readingsanother good reason keep ear piece plugged nearby Kurts version might great advantage solo flier visual readout could boon cross-country team member monitoring Sniffler speaking cross-country flying four notices have passed way men tioning races summer some will over time comes way SOARs scheduled June Michigan International Soaring Society will host its race July will Thousand Oaks Soaring Society California Also scheduled Florida Soaring So ciety Well keep posted mean time Good Lift Dan Pruss 131 E Penn/n gton Ln P/a/nfield IL 60544 reed about Model Aviation writing advertisers mention COt WACO HKS-7- LAKES JKAINER GREAT LAKES SPECIAL2T1A/2T1E PLAN$27 OOpp PLAN$27OOpp FG Cowl527oOpp FG Cowl$27OOpp FG Pants$25tOpp ECONO PAC$49OOpp ECONO-PAC$70DOpp SAVE$600 SAVE 0 Farman Moustiqueplan$17Otpp RC Giant Scale/Beckman Continued page 49 intended original 2ci Quadra new 3ci Q-50 Quadra might marginal Shoestring all-time favorite airplanes Years ago built Goldberg kits best sport fliers have ever version scaled 49 foot makes little one-third size real designed specifically Ka wasaki 315 ci engine anything 25 40 would Im thinking build ing 22 Kawasaki watch weight should have Giant Scale version 40-powered sport flier liked well Bobs Shoestring spans 945 1492 sq wing area Weight listed 28 lb As usual plans full information about things get materials need plans available Mammoth Scale Plans 3351 Pruneridge Ave Santa Clara CA 95051 AlH T-28B $36 Shoestring $2450 prices include Dostage Continued page 140 August 1983 137 CONDOR PACKS POWERHOUSE world famous j engines heli kits & f ech accessories jphone Write V or drop complete listings & dollar saving prices 17835 Sky Park Cr Suite E 0 0 0Irvine CA 92714 714/556-1888 B AlTENTION OPS Engines & Parts Available Racing Marine Use OPS 15 ter Midget OPS 45 Marine PLUS Custom TD 049/051 engine parts Complete inventory stock custom parts COX TD 049/051 engines complete information send $1 P & G Metal Products 301 North Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Gene Hempel12141 2725210 after 600 PM
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/08
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 136, 137
A first-hand report first US contests run FAI F3E RC Electroflight rules involve tasks Distance Precision Dura tion Spot Landing single flight Fliers several European countries attended U Dale Willoughby jr K K K K K K K K K K K UPON COMPLETION US Team up contacted AMA Executive Director ly effective January 1 1983 Selection Contest 1983 RC John Worth inquire about date Mike told far no Electro Soaring World Championships FAI US team trials Electroflight flight team trials scheduled F3B held near Chicago last September F3E World Championships rules cause World Championships Mike Charles second runner- approved FAI official- event hadnt scheduled Before winners L-R Hem Vant Laar Holland 2nd Bob Gerbin 3rd Mike Charles 1st extreme right Contest Director Roland Bou cher handed out checks respectively $250 $125 $500 modified Electro Lite Mike Neverdosky calls resulting model Man Leisure Has Leisure motor competition-wind 136 gear reduction seven Sanyo cells Uses Carrera prop hub Graupner blades Front end Bob Gerbins Ampere shows 12-6 Zinger prop adapted Geist hub folding Motor Keller 50/24 24 Sanyo yellow cells 20 Ox per sq ft wing loading Ampere fast Ralph Liebler W Germany brought twin pusher two Keller 35/16 motors driving 10-6 folding props Spanning 114 weighed 7 lb 21 Sanyo red cells new Keller speed controller 40 Model Aviation Holding Geist Hot River 104-in span Hans Weiss Wilshire Model Center importer European models motors Electro flight model has Geist 40/14 motor driving 16-8 Geist folding prop FAT would authorize World Cham pionships successful International Con tests would need held possible eventuality mind interested US fliers should prepare themselves flying contests run strictly accord ance FAT rules organization such contest gan few months later after December 1982 meeting FAI Committee International Aero Mod eling ClAM Paris Joe Beshar US representative ClAM Electroflight Subcommittee voiced same opinion report meeting appeared April 1983 MA page 108 Americans should familiarize themselves event holding contests according FAI F3 E Electro flight rules earlier modelers other coun tries getting ready June 1979 Norway Pellestova watched reported model press preliminary contest F3E Electoflight models Deciding look European F3E technology might helpful US ef forts Mike Charles contacted Mr Peter Blommaart chairman ClAM Elec troflight Subcommittee invite number European competitors Ro land Boucher Leisure Electronics helpful arranging attractive finan cial carrot event prizes AMA Class AA contest sanction requested First Annual US Electric Internationals April 16-1 7 Harbor Soaring Society Chap ter 1 Society Electric Aircraft Modelers SEAM agreed hosts provide manpower support Mike Charles contacted various manufac turers retailers sensed Electric flying beginning mushroom much same RC Sailplanes did Sixties generous prize donations Peter Blommaart Belgium team manager Benelux Electro Team editor Ampere Flyer de voted Electroflight know-how equipment instrumental en couraging seven European fliers come event addition Peter Blommaart Daniel Bosshart Hein Vant Larr Danny DeSaeger Mi chael Blommaert Ralf Liebler Heinz Kellervariously Switzer land Holland Belgium West Ger Several others came helpers supporters competitor F3E allowed helper Sunny Southern California weather prevailed Costa Mesa first day contest devoted fun-fly Electric events Though sunny second day F3E flown wind 25 mph range last three flights last round completed dark rain clouds approaching Maybe heavy European weather good thing us seemed dem onstrate lightly-loaded models 8-oz wing loading didnt perform nearly well 20-oz wing loading folding prop showed its advantage really well F3E seems take high-thrust combination prop motor battery plus model design aerodynamically cleancapable high speed Distance task slow speed Duration/Landing task Lets take detailed look times scores placed first through third Distance task 200 seconds following launch inContinued page 136 August 1983 41 Astro 05 direct drive motor seven cells 8-4 prop J D Dukes Jolly Electricus lightly loaded about 8 oz per sq ft lies Texas used Geist motor controller Peter Blommaart Belgium right chairman ClAM Electroflight Subcommittee chats Cal Ettel US member group very clean nose featured Dale Black design flown Jack Dunn Leisure 05 motor Larry Blakely about launch original design used Graupner extension could named Sport Astro 05 Challenger 7 moved rearward concentrate weight near Sanyo red cells driving 7-6 Top Flite prop wing balance point Has Graupner folder loading came out 7 oz/sq ft Bill Effinger suggests Plan N Pattern SetsTM offer really beautiful Full Size Plan Drawings Material List Parts Drawing fabricate superb replica design Hobby Dealer TESTIMONIALS have seen two plans make other com panies plans look sick plans make building scratch like kit building RMacL. New York orldWarI 8E-UA Quarter Scale RIC 78 22 Engines 60% Wingspan Sq Inches Area Plan N Pattern Set #RCQS-7 @ $2495 FOKKER TRIPLANE DR-I Giant 1/4 Scale R/C Design WW-i 78 150 Cu Engines 72 Wingspan Triplane Sq Area Plan N Pattern Set #RCQS-6 @ $2495 offer beautifully prepared Plan Designs best Full Size Layouts Parts Drawings Bill Materials data create own replica Saves substantial amounts over full kit costs Prices Complete Plans Sub Assembly De tailed Parts List Add $200 Mailing Tube SEND FOR BROCHURE ahead crowd New Brochure showing new designs 1g83-64 Send $100 refundable first order ElectroflightlWilloughby Continued page 41 cluding motor running gliding time 15 points given 150-meter lap completed during gliding time Duration task commences landing 300 sec maximum counting motor running gliding time 1 pt per sec penalty 1 pt per Sec flight over 300 sec deduction 1 pt second motor running time Landing pro vides 30 points model comes rest within 15-meter circle 15 points within 30meter circle See AMA rule book page 117 specific details Mike Charles Round 1 Distance 11 laps 11 x 15 pts Duration 301 sec 41 sec motor run 300 258 pts Landing outer circle 15 pts Total round score 438 points Round 2 Distance 13 laps 195 pts Duration 295 sec 28 sec motor run 267 pts Landing within inner circle 30 pts Total round score 492 points First Place Score 930 pts 438492 Hem Vant Larr Round 2 Distance 12 laps 180 pts Duration 305 sec 20 sec motor run 275 pts Landing within inner circle 30 pts Total round score 485 pts Round 3 Distance 11 laps 165 pts Duration 294 sec 32 sec motor run 262 pts Landing missed both circles 0 pts Total round score 427 points Second Place Score 912 points Bob Gerbin Round 2 Distance 10 laps 165 pts Duration 304 seconds 45 sec motor run 251 pts Landing within inner circle 30 pts Total round score 431 pts Round 3 Distance 11 laps 165 pts Duration 3 10 sec 46 sec motor run 244 pts Landing within outer circle 15 pts Total round score 424 ir Wingspan 56 Channels 2-3 Wing Area 690 sq Engine 19 35 urassnoppi complete 1/6 scale H/C model kit designed assemblelook fly like famous WeedhopperTM Model-C Ultralight AIRCRAFT part aluminum structure pre-beni drilled nylon ripstop coverings pre-sewn1/6 Scale $16995 Available choice four colors hobby shop now1/3 Scale $26995 Other ultralights available soon carlberg companies product 8170 WEST PENN AVE ROSEVILLE IL 61473 PHONE 309/426-2161 points Third place score 855 points opinion F3E Electroflight really good spectator sportunless comes last round buddy near top pressue comes intense blown landing can make difference Flying kind event requires well-trained vocal helper provide audible count-down task official timer engaged timing Distance helper counts laps Duration official timer occupied timing motor run helper times descending seconds preparation precision land ing rule books F3E isnt complete think should doesnt spell out specific duties timekeepers case event helpers used timers some instances conclusion event possibility classifications motors came under discussion friendly manner evident newer rare earth samarium cobalt motors put out energy size weight ordinary magnets Rated originally power output terms glow engines presently little no comparability Another variable trying classify competition classes com binations batteries propellers motors improvements three areas occurring almost monthly can officials plan advance year specifics classification Peter Blommaart noting inertia model taken whole must overcome get perform Distance Duration tasks high performance has suggested consid era tion classifications Electroffight models weight 15 20 kilo grams start eliminates lot measuring weighing individual bat teries restrictions props restrictions high-performance motors re strictions super-efficient batteries 136 Model Aviation SPAD f-AIII World War 13 31 Engines79/ Wingspan 2120 Sq new design offering makes beautiful RIC replica WW-l era 2120 Sq area its big aircraft capable flyer captures imagination Plan N Pattern Set IfRCQS-8 @ $2495 RLF PRODUCTS Sailplane Launching Equipment Pay Less i-urtner Information Send Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope RIF Products 812 723-4310 R 3 Box 178 Paoli IN 47454 IEGAIN Losing control can night mare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience CONTROl modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue ______________________service time Radio South fast economical inhouse radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control Futaba K~KN~q7 N 180 E Burgess RoadPensacola FL 32503 Authorized sales & ser vice JR-PROPO radio Line equipment imported ____ Circus Hobbiesw 904/478-6745 Whatever decision made ClAM level Electroflight competition stay Americans have chance better take hard look current designs view increas ing performance RC Scale/Wischers Continued paoe 43 Cu 90-in bore I-in stroke also reed valve can geared Lou also displayed few remaining two- four- six-cylinder engines made up parts original 60 20 80 produc tion run early 1970s Bob Do//v Wiseher S-22 Lapham Peak Rd Be/afield WI 53018 RC Soaring/Pruss Continued page 47 check calibration before flight Launches well-cored boomers will peg needle Normal climb rates will upper regions meter Plug ear piece meter box stick shirt pocket case want listen well read also put normal load receiver output stage Loss signal Sniffler transmitter results false high meter readingsanother good reason keep ear piece plugged nearby Kurts version might great advantage solo flier visual readout could boon cross-country team member monitoring Sniffler speaking cross-country flying four notices have passed way men tioning races summer some will over time comes way SOARs scheduled June Michigan International Soaring Society will host its race July will Thousand Oaks Soaring Society California Also scheduled Florida Soaring So ciety Well keep posted mean time Good Lift Dan Pruss 131 E Penn/n gton Ln P/a/nfield IL 60544 reed about Model Aviation writing advertisers mention COt WACO HKS-7- LAKES JKAINER GREAT LAKES SPECIAL2T1A/2T1E PLAN$27 OOpp PLAN$27OOpp FG Cowl527oOpp FG Cowl$27OOpp FG Pants$25tOpp ECONO PAC$49OOpp ECONO-PAC$70DOpp SAVE$600 SAVE 0 Farman Moustiqueplan$17Otpp RC Giant Scale/Beckman Continued page 49 intended original 2ci Quadra new 3ci Q-50 Quadra might marginal Shoestring all-time favorite airplanes Years ago built Goldberg kits best sport fliers have ever version scaled 49 foot makes little one-third size real designed specifically Ka wasaki 315 ci engine anything 25 40 would Im thinking build ing 22 Kawasaki watch weight should have Giant Scale version 40-powered sport flier liked well Bobs Shoestring spans 945 1492 sq wing area Weight listed 28 lb As usual plans full information about things get materials need plans available Mammoth Scale Plans 3351 Pruneridge Ave Santa Clara CA 95051 AlH T-28B $36 Shoestring $2450 prices include Dostage Continued page 140 August 1983 137 CONDOR PACKS POWERHOUSE world famous j engines heli kits & f ech accessories jphone Write V or drop complete listings & dollar saving prices 17835 Sky Park Cr Suite E 0 0 0Irvine CA 92714 714/556-1888 B AlTENTION OPS Engines & Parts Available Racing Marine Use OPS 15 ter Midget OPS 45 Marine PLUS Custom TD 049/051 engine parts Complete inventory stock custom parts COX TD 049/051 engines complete information send $1 P & G Metal Products 301 North Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Gene Hempel12141 2725210 after 600 PM
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/08
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 136, 137
A first-hand report first US contests run FAI F3E RC Electroflight rules involve tasks Distance Precision Dura tion Spot Landing single flight Fliers several European countries attended U Dale Willoughby jr K K K K K K K K K K K UPON COMPLETION US Team up contacted AMA Executive Director ly effective January 1 1983 Selection Contest 1983 RC John Worth inquire about date Mike told far no Electro Soaring World Championships FAI US team trials Electroflight flight team trials scheduled F3B held near Chicago last September F3E World Championships rules cause World Championships Mike Charles second runner- approved FAI official- event hadnt scheduled Before winners L-R Hem Vant Laar Holland 2nd Bob Gerbin 3rd Mike Charles 1st extreme right Contest Director Roland Bou cher handed out checks respectively $250 $125 $500 modified Electro Lite Mike Neverdosky calls resulting model Man Leisure Has Leisure motor competition-wind 136 gear reduction seven Sanyo cells Uses Carrera prop hub Graupner blades Front end Bob Gerbins Ampere shows 12-6 Zinger prop adapted Geist hub folding Motor Keller 50/24 24 Sanyo yellow cells 20 Ox per sq ft wing loading Ampere fast Ralph Liebler W Germany brought twin pusher two Keller 35/16 motors driving 10-6 folding props Spanning 114 weighed 7 lb 21 Sanyo red cells new Keller speed controller 40 Model Aviation Holding Geist Hot River 104-in span Hans Weiss Wilshire Model Center importer European models motors Electro flight model has Geist 40/14 motor driving 16-8 Geist folding prop FAT would authorize World Cham pionships successful International Con tests would need held possible eventuality mind interested US fliers should prepare themselves flying contests run strictly accord ance FAT rules organization such contest gan few months later after December 1982 meeting FAI Committee International Aero Mod eling ClAM Paris Joe Beshar US representative ClAM Electroflight Subcommittee voiced same opinion report meeting appeared April 1983 MA page 108 Americans should familiarize themselves event holding contests according FAI F3 E Electro flight rules earlier modelers other coun tries getting ready June 1979 Norway Pellestova watched reported model press preliminary contest F3E Electoflight models Deciding look European F3E technology might helpful US ef forts Mike Charles contacted Mr Peter Blommaart chairman ClAM Elec troflight Subcommittee invite number European competitors Ro land Boucher Leisure Electronics helpful arranging attractive finan cial carrot event prizes AMA Class AA contest sanction requested First Annual US Electric Internationals April 16-1 7 Harbor Soaring Society Chap ter 1 Society Electric Aircraft Modelers SEAM agreed hosts provide manpower support Mike Charles contacted various manufac turers retailers sensed Electric flying beginning mushroom much same RC Sailplanes did Sixties generous prize donations Peter Blommaart Belgium team manager Benelux Electro Team editor Ampere Flyer de voted Electroflight know-how equipment instrumental en couraging seven European fliers come event addition Peter Blommaart Daniel Bosshart Hein Vant Larr Danny DeSaeger Mi chael Blommaert Ralf Liebler Heinz Kellervariously Switzer land Holland Belgium West Ger Several others came helpers supporters competitor F3E allowed helper Sunny Southern California weather prevailed Costa Mesa first day contest devoted fun-fly Electric events Though sunny second day F3E flown wind 25 mph range last three flights last round completed dark rain clouds approaching Maybe heavy European weather good thing us seemed dem onstrate lightly-loaded models 8-oz wing loading didnt perform nearly well 20-oz wing loading folding prop showed its advantage really well F3E seems take high-thrust combination prop motor battery plus model design aerodynamically cleancapable high speed Distance task slow speed Duration/Landing task Lets take detailed look times scores placed first through third Distance task 200 seconds following launch inContinued page 136 August 1983 41 Astro 05 direct drive motor seven cells 8-4 prop J D Dukes Jolly Electricus lightly loaded about 8 oz per sq ft lies Texas used Geist motor controller Peter Blommaart Belgium right chairman ClAM Electroflight Subcommittee chats Cal Ettel US member group very clean nose featured Dale Black design flown Jack Dunn Leisure 05 motor Larry Blakely about launch original design used Graupner extension could named Sport Astro 05 Challenger 7 moved rearward concentrate weight near Sanyo red cells driving 7-6 Top Flite prop wing balance point Has Graupner folder loading came out 7 oz/sq ft Bill Effinger suggests Plan N Pattern SetsTM offer really beautiful Full Size Plan Drawings Material List Parts Drawing fabricate superb replica design Hobby Dealer TESTIMONIALS have seen two plans make other com panies plans look sick plans make building scratch like kit building RMacL. New York orldWarI 8E-UA Quarter Scale RIC 78 22 Engines 60% Wingspan Sq Inches Area Plan N Pattern Set #RCQS-7 @ $2495 FOKKER TRIPLANE DR-I Giant 1/4 Scale R/C Design WW-i 78 150 Cu Engines 72 Wingspan Triplane Sq Area Plan N Pattern Set #RCQS-6 @ $2495 offer beautifully prepared Plan Designs best Full Size Layouts Parts Drawings Bill Materials data create own replica Saves substantial amounts over full kit costs Prices Complete Plans Sub Assembly De tailed Parts List Add $200 Mailing Tube SEND FOR BROCHURE ahead crowd New Brochure showing new designs 1g83-64 Send $100 refundable first order ElectroflightlWilloughby Continued page 41 cluding motor running gliding time 15 points given 150-meter lap completed during gliding time Duration task commences landing 300 sec maximum counting motor running gliding time 1 pt per sec penalty 1 pt per Sec flight over 300 sec deduction 1 pt second motor running time Landing pro vides 30 points model comes rest within 15-meter circle 15 points within 30meter circle See AMA rule book page 117 specific details Mike Charles Round 1 Distance 11 laps 11 x 15 pts Duration 301 sec 41 sec motor run 300 258 pts Landing outer circle 15 pts Total round score 438 points Round 2 Distance 13 laps 195 pts Duration 295 sec 28 sec motor run 267 pts Landing within inner circle 30 pts Total round score 492 points First Place Score 930 pts 438492 Hem Vant Larr Round 2 Distance 12 laps 180 pts Duration 305 sec 20 sec motor run 275 pts Landing within inner circle 30 pts Total round score 485 pts Round 3 Distance 11 laps 165 pts Duration 294 sec 32 sec motor run 262 pts Landing missed both circles 0 pts Total round score 427 points Second Place Score 912 points Bob Gerbin Round 2 Distance 10 laps 165 pts Duration 304 seconds 45 sec motor run 251 pts Landing within inner circle 30 pts Total round score 431 pts Round 3 Distance 11 laps 165 pts Duration 3 10 sec 46 sec motor run 244 pts Landing within outer circle 15 pts Total round score 424 ir Wingspan 56 Channels 2-3 Wing Area 690 sq Engine 19 35 urassnoppi complete 1/6 scale H/C model kit designed assemblelook fly like famous WeedhopperTM Model-C Ultralight AIRCRAFT part aluminum structure pre-beni drilled nylon ripstop coverings pre-sewn1/6 Scale $16995 Available choice four colors hobby shop now1/3 Scale $26995 Other ultralights available soon carlberg companies product 8170 WEST PENN AVE ROSEVILLE IL 61473 PHONE 309/426-2161 points Third place score 855 points opinion F3E Electroflight really good spectator sportunless comes last round buddy near top pressue comes intense blown landing can make difference Flying kind event requires well-trained vocal helper provide audible count-down task official timer engaged timing Distance helper counts laps Duration official timer occupied timing motor run helper times descending seconds preparation precision land ing rule books F3E isnt complete think should doesnt spell out specific duties timekeepers case event helpers used timers some instances conclusion event possibility classifications motors came under discussion friendly manner evident newer rare earth samarium cobalt motors put out energy size weight ordinary magnets Rated originally power output terms glow engines presently little no comparability Another variable trying classify competition classes com binations batteries propellers motors improvements three areas occurring almost monthly can officials plan advance year specifics classification Peter Blommaart noting inertia model taken whole must overcome get perform Distance Duration tasks high performance has suggested consid era tion classifications Electroffight models weight 15 20 kilo grams start eliminates lot measuring weighing individual bat teries restrictions props restrictions high-performance motors re strictions super-efficient batteries 136 Model Aviation SPAD f-AIII World War 13 31 Engines79/ Wingspan 2120 Sq new design offering makes beautiful RIC replica WW-l era 2120 Sq area its big aircraft capable flyer captures imagination Plan N Pattern Set IfRCQS-8 @ $2495 RLF PRODUCTS Sailplane Launching Equipment Pay Less i-urtner Information Send Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope RIF Products 812 723-4310 R 3 Box 178 Paoli IN 47454 IEGAIN Losing control can night mare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience CONTROl modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue ______________________service time Radio South fast economical inhouse radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control Futaba K~KN~q7 N 180 E Burgess RoadPensacola FL 32503 Authorized sales & ser vice JR-PROPO radio Line equipment imported ____ Circus Hobbiesw 904/478-6745 Whatever decision made ClAM level Electroflight competition stay Americans have chance better take hard look current designs view increas ing performance RC Scale/Wischers Continued paoe 43 Cu 90-in bore I-in stroke also reed valve can geared Lou also displayed few remaining two- four- six-cylinder engines made up parts original 60 20 80 produc tion run early 1970s Bob Do//v Wiseher S-22 Lapham Peak Rd Be/afield WI 53018 RC Soaring/Pruss Continued page 47 check calibration before flight Launches well-cored boomers will peg needle Normal climb rates will upper regions meter Plug ear piece meter box stick shirt pocket case want listen well read also put normal load receiver output stage Loss signal Sniffler transmitter results false high meter readingsanother good reason keep ear piece plugged nearby Kurts version might great advantage solo flier visual readout could boon cross-country team member monitoring Sniffler speaking cross-country flying four notices have passed way men tioning races summer some will over time comes way SOARs scheduled June Michigan International Soaring Society will host its race July will Thousand Oaks Soaring Society California Also scheduled Florida Soaring So ciety Well keep posted mean time Good Lift Dan Pruss 131 E Penn/n gton Ln P/a/nfield IL 60544 reed about Model Aviation writing advertisers mention COt WACO HKS-7- LAKES JKAINER GREAT LAKES SPECIAL2T1A/2T1E PLAN$27 OOpp PLAN$27OOpp FG Cowl527oOpp FG Cowl$27OOpp FG Pants$25tOpp ECONO PAC$49OOpp ECONO-PAC$70DOpp SAVE$600 SAVE 0 Farman Moustiqueplan$17Otpp RC Giant Scale/Beckman Continued page 49 intended original 2ci Quadra new 3ci Q-50 Quadra might marginal Shoestring all-time favorite airplanes Years ago built Goldberg kits best sport fliers have ever version scaled 49 foot makes little one-third size real designed specifically Ka wasaki 315 ci engine anything 25 40 would Im thinking build ing 22 Kawasaki watch weight should have Giant Scale version 40-powered sport flier liked well Bobs Shoestring spans 945 1492 sq wing area Weight listed 28 lb As usual plans full information about things get materials need plans available Mammoth Scale Plans 3351 Pruneridge Ave Santa Clara CA 95051 AlH T-28B $36 Shoestring $2450 prices include Dostage Continued page 140 August 1983 137 CONDOR PACKS POWERHOUSE world famous j engines heli kits & f ech accessories jphone Write V or drop complete listings & dollar saving prices 17835 Sky Park Cr Suite E 0 0 0Irvine CA 92714 714/556-1888 B AlTENTION OPS Engines & Parts Available Racing Marine Use OPS 15 ter Midget OPS 45 Marine PLUS Custom TD 049/051 engine parts Complete inventory stock custom parts COX TD 049/051 engines complete information send $1 P & G Metal Products 301 North Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Gene Hempel12141 2725210 after 600 PM
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/08
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 136, 137
A first-hand report first US contests run FAI F3E RC Electroflight rules involve tasks Distance Precision Dura tion Spot Landing single flight Fliers several European countries attended U Dale Willoughby jr K K K K K K K K K K K UPON COMPLETION US Team up contacted AMA Executive Director ly effective January 1 1983 Selection Contest 1983 RC John Worth inquire about date Mike told far no Electro Soaring World Championships FAI US team trials Electroflight flight team trials scheduled F3B held near Chicago last September F3E World Championships rules cause World Championships Mike Charles second runner- approved FAI official- event hadnt scheduled Before winners L-R Hem Vant Laar Holland 2nd Bob Gerbin 3rd Mike Charles 1st extreme right Contest Director Roland Bou cher handed out checks respectively $250 $125 $500 modified Electro Lite Mike Neverdosky calls resulting model Man Leisure Has Leisure motor competition-wind 136 gear reduction seven Sanyo cells Uses Carrera prop hub Graupner blades Front end Bob Gerbins Ampere shows 12-6 Zinger prop adapted Geist hub folding Motor Keller 50/24 24 Sanyo yellow cells 20 Ox per sq ft wing loading Ampere fast Ralph Liebler W Germany brought twin pusher two Keller 35/16 motors driving 10-6 folding props Spanning 114 weighed 7 lb 21 Sanyo red cells new Keller speed controller 40 Model Aviation Holding Geist Hot River 104-in span Hans Weiss Wilshire Model Center importer European models motors Electro flight model has Geist 40/14 motor driving 16-8 Geist folding prop FAT would authorize World Cham pionships successful International Con tests would need held possible eventuality mind interested US fliers should prepare themselves flying contests run strictly accord ance FAT rules organization such contest gan few months later after December 1982 meeting FAI Committee International Aero Mod eling ClAM Paris Joe Beshar US representative ClAM Electroflight Subcommittee voiced same opinion report meeting appeared April 1983 MA page 108 Americans should familiarize themselves event holding contests according FAI F3 E Electro flight rules earlier modelers other coun tries getting ready June 1979 Norway Pellestova watched reported model press preliminary contest F3E Electoflight models Deciding look European F3E technology might helpful US ef forts Mike Charles contacted Mr Peter Blommaart chairman ClAM Elec troflight Subcommittee invite number European competitors Ro land Boucher Leisure Electronics helpful arranging attractive finan cial carrot event prizes AMA Class AA contest sanction requested First Annual US Electric Internationals April 16-1 7 Harbor Soaring Society Chap ter 1 Society Electric Aircraft Modelers SEAM agreed hosts provide manpower support Mike Charles contacted various manufac turers retailers sensed Electric flying beginning mushroom much same RC Sailplanes did Sixties generous prize donations Peter Blommaart Belgium team manager Benelux Electro Team editor Ampere Flyer de voted Electroflight know-how equipment instrumental en couraging seven European fliers come event addition Peter Blommaart Daniel Bosshart Hein Vant Larr Danny DeSaeger Mi chael Blommaert Ralf Liebler Heinz Kellervariously Switzer land Holland Belgium West Ger Several others came helpers supporters competitor F3E allowed helper Sunny Southern California weather prevailed Costa Mesa first day contest devoted fun-fly Electric events Though sunny second day F3E flown wind 25 mph range last three flights last round completed dark rain clouds approaching Maybe heavy European weather good thing us seemed dem onstrate lightly-loaded models 8-oz wing loading didnt perform nearly well 20-oz wing loading folding prop showed its advantage really well F3E seems take high-thrust combination prop motor battery plus model design aerodynamically cleancapable high speed Distance task slow speed Duration/Landing task Lets take detailed look times scores placed first through third Distance task 200 seconds following launch inContinued page 136 August 1983 41 Astro 05 direct drive motor seven cells 8-4 prop J D Dukes Jolly Electricus lightly loaded about 8 oz per sq ft lies Texas used Geist motor controller Peter Blommaart Belgium right chairman ClAM Electroflight Subcommittee chats Cal Ettel US member group very clean nose featured Dale Black design flown Jack Dunn Leisure 05 motor Larry Blakely about launch original design used Graupner extension could named Sport Astro 05 Challenger 7 moved rearward concentrate weight near Sanyo red cells driving 7-6 Top Flite prop wing balance point Has Graupner folder loading came out 7 oz/sq ft Bill Effinger suggests Plan N Pattern SetsTM offer really beautiful Full Size Plan Drawings Material List Parts Drawing fabricate superb replica design Hobby Dealer TESTIMONIALS have seen two plans make other com panies plans look sick plans make building scratch like kit building RMacL. New York orldWarI 8E-UA Quarter Scale RIC 78 22 Engines 60% Wingspan Sq Inches Area Plan N Pattern Set #RCQS-7 @ $2495 FOKKER TRIPLANE DR-I Giant 1/4 Scale R/C Design WW-i 78 150 Cu Engines 72 Wingspan Triplane Sq Area Plan N Pattern Set #RCQS-6 @ $2495 offer beautifully prepared Plan Designs best Full Size Layouts Parts Drawings Bill Materials data create own replica Saves substantial amounts over full kit costs Prices Complete Plans Sub Assembly De tailed Parts List Add $200 Mailing Tube SEND FOR BROCHURE ahead crowd New Brochure showing new designs 1g83-64 Send $100 refundable first order ElectroflightlWilloughby Continued page 41 cluding motor running gliding time 15 points given 150-meter lap completed during gliding time Duration task commences landing 300 sec maximum counting motor running gliding time 1 pt per sec penalty 1 pt per Sec flight over 300 sec deduction 1 pt second motor running time Landing pro vides 30 points model comes rest within 15-meter circle 15 points within 30meter circle See AMA rule book page 117 specific details Mike Charles Round 1 Distance 11 laps 11 x 15 pts Duration 301 sec 41 sec motor run 300 258 pts Landing outer circle 15 pts Total round score 438 points Round 2 Distance 13 laps 195 pts Duration 295 sec 28 sec motor run 267 pts Landing within inner circle 30 pts Total round score 492 points First Place Score 930 pts 438492 Hem Vant Larr Round 2 Distance 12 laps 180 pts Duration 305 sec 20 sec motor run 275 pts Landing within inner circle 30 pts Total round score 485 pts Round 3 Distance 11 laps 165 pts Duration 294 sec 32 sec motor run 262 pts Landing missed both circles 0 pts Total round score 427 points Second Place Score 912 points Bob Gerbin Round 2 Distance 10 laps 165 pts Duration 304 seconds 45 sec motor run 251 pts Landing within inner circle 30 pts Total round score 431 pts Round 3 Distance 11 laps 165 pts Duration 3 10 sec 46 sec motor run 244 pts Landing within outer circle 15 pts Total round score 424 ir Wingspan 56 Channels 2-3 Wing Area 690 sq Engine 19 35 urassnoppi complete 1/6 scale H/C model kit designed assemblelook fly like famous WeedhopperTM Model-C Ultralight AIRCRAFT part aluminum structure pre-beni drilled nylon ripstop coverings pre-sewn1/6 Scale $16995 Available choice four colors hobby shop now1/3 Scale $26995 Other ultralights available soon carlberg companies product 8170 WEST PENN AVE ROSEVILLE IL 61473 PHONE 309/426-2161 points Third place score 855 points opinion F3E Electroflight really good spectator sportunless comes last round buddy near top pressue comes intense blown landing can make difference Flying kind event requires well-trained vocal helper provide audible count-down task official timer engaged timing Distance helper counts laps Duration official timer occupied timing motor run helper times descending seconds preparation precision land ing rule books F3E isnt complete think should doesnt spell out specific duties timekeepers case event helpers used timers some instances conclusion event possibility classifications motors came under discussion friendly manner evident newer rare earth samarium cobalt motors put out energy size weight ordinary magnets Rated originally power output terms glow engines presently little no comparability Another variable trying classify competition classes com binations batteries propellers motors improvements three areas occurring almost monthly can officials plan advance year specifics classification Peter Blommaart noting inertia model taken whole must overcome get perform Distance Duration tasks high performance has suggested consid era tion classifications Electroffight models weight 15 20 kilo grams start eliminates lot measuring weighing individual bat teries restrictions props restrictions high-performance motors re strictions super-efficient batteries 136 Model Aviation SPAD f-AIII World War 13 31 Engines79/ Wingspan 2120 Sq new design offering makes beautiful RIC replica WW-l era 2120 Sq area its big aircraft capable flyer captures imagination Plan N Pattern Set IfRCQS-8 @ $2495 RLF PRODUCTS Sailplane Launching Equipment Pay Less i-urtner Information Send Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope RIF Products 812 723-4310 R 3 Box 178 Paoli IN 47454 IEGAIN Losing control can night mare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience CONTROl modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue ______________________service time Radio South fast economical inhouse radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control Futaba K~KN~q7 N 180 E Burgess RoadPensacola FL 32503 Authorized sales & ser vice JR-PROPO radio Line equipment imported ____ Circus Hobbiesw 904/478-6745 Whatever decision made ClAM level Electroflight competition stay Americans have chance better take hard look current designs view increas ing performance RC Scale/Wischers Continued paoe 43 Cu 90-in bore I-in stroke also reed valve can geared Lou also displayed few remaining two- four- six-cylinder engines made up parts original 60 20 80 produc tion run early 1970s Bob Do//v Wiseher S-22 Lapham Peak Rd Be/afield WI 53018 RC Soaring/Pruss Continued page 47 check calibration before flight Launches well-cored boomers will peg needle Normal climb rates will upper regions meter Plug ear piece meter box stick shirt pocket case want listen well read also put normal load receiver output stage Loss signal Sniffler transmitter results false high meter readingsanother good reason keep ear piece plugged nearby Kurts version might great advantage solo flier visual readout could boon cross-country team member monitoring Sniffler speaking cross-country flying four notices have passed way men tioning races summer some will over time comes way SOARs scheduled June Michigan International Soaring Society will host its race July will Thousand Oaks Soaring Society California Also scheduled Florida Soaring So ciety Well keep posted mean time Good Lift Dan Pruss 131 E Penn/n gton Ln P/a/nfield IL 60544 reed about Model Aviation writing advertisers mention COt WACO HKS-7- LAKES JKAINER GREAT LAKES SPECIAL2T1A/2T1E PLAN$27 OOpp PLAN$27OOpp FG Cowl527oOpp FG Cowl$27OOpp FG Pants$25tOpp ECONO PAC$49OOpp ECONO-PAC$70DOpp SAVE$600 SAVE 0 Farman Moustiqueplan$17Otpp RC Giant Scale/Beckman Continued page 49 intended original 2ci Quadra new 3ci Q-50 Quadra might marginal Shoestring all-time favorite airplanes Years ago built Goldberg kits best sport fliers have ever version scaled 49 foot makes little one-third size real designed specifically Ka wasaki 315 ci engine anything 25 40 would Im thinking build ing 22 Kawasaki watch weight should have Giant Scale version 40-powered sport flier liked well Bobs Shoestring spans 945 1492 sq wing area Weight listed 28 lb As usual plans full information about things get materials need plans available Mammoth Scale Plans 3351 Pruneridge Ave Santa Clara CA 95051 AlH T-28B $36 Shoestring $2450 prices include Dostage Continued page 140 August 1983 137 CONDOR PACKS POWERHOUSE world famous j engines heli kits & f ech accessories jphone Write V or drop complete listings & dollar saving prices 17835 Sky Park Cr Suite E 0 0 0Irvine CA 92714 714/556-1888 B AlTENTION OPS Engines & Parts Available Racing Marine Use OPS 15 ter Midget OPS 45 Marine PLUS Custom TD 049/051 engine parts Complete inventory stock custom parts COX TD 049/051 engines complete information send $1 P & G Metal Products 301 North Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Gene Hempel12141 2725210 after 600 PM