focus Competition ANoteFromthe nical Director Bob Underwood questions surfaces now regarding competitive aspects aeromodeling recognized sport Proponents concept aeromodeling sport can justifiably argue various elements necessary sport recognition exist within aeromodeling competition However limit concept sport activities require some higher level physical skill model airplane activity would qualify Possible exceptions such hand-launch gliders might exist large extraordinary physical skills necessary compare other activities considered sports modeling will find parallels include events requiring above-average reflexes training practice hand-eye coordination equipment etc will consider equipment aspect column assured interesting ramifica tions issue hasnt model flying recog nized sport reasons range toy airplane percep tion held public lack concerted effort modeling community promoting concept basic problem very few events ever offer ingredients necessary make sporting events recognized sport event must represent competition Having winner loser bunch finishers between wont get event sport page newspaper regular basis did National Aeromodeling Championships would certainly qualify over 90 events scads winners losers sporting event Actually reasons fails fulfill sport goal has events writers opinion few modeling events sport potential scene present time events contain requisite competition other important elements well elements include thrill victory agony defeat pageantry commercial support contest contest until includes contestants high skill levels drama contestants continued page 110 years F3C Technicai Meeting TM held March 26 1992 well attended two new members present Several proposais general nature voted F3C TM because affect us wellParticipants meeting included Dr Georg Breiner Austria observer Bernard Declert France observer Dag Eckhoff Norway S/C member Horace Hagen USA S/C Chairman Ritsuri Honda Japan observer Peter Oberli Switzerland S/C member Antonis Papadopoulos Greece S/C member Henry van Loon Netherlands observer Jan van Vliet Nether lands observer first proposal recommended FAJ Sporting Code sold instead distributed no cost proposal made because recent times ClAM has given charter financially selfsustaining TM favor proposal stipulation charge limited 15 Swiss francs less Another proposal recommended charge 40 Swiss francs made entry onto International Aeromodeling Sporting Calendar proposal recommended TM proviso Horace Hagen Subcommittee Chairman money collected must remain under control ClAM Bureau category generated funds Italians proposed ClAM Bureau have control over list judges jury members used world championships WC F3C TM recommended category chairman person appointed him mandatory member jury WC TM also recommended world championships judges include least judge world region continent represented previous world championships Another proposal Italians recommended F3A F3C F3D Subcommittees S/Cs reunited F3C TM curious Italians excluded F3B S/C could get answer TM did recommend proposal because four F3 Subcom mittees specialized today decision made split separate S/Cs F3A S/C submitted proposal change last sentence paragraph 112 Effective Date Rules Changes read follows Exceptions changes model specifications maneuver schedules shall receive separate consideration case allowing World Championship schedules F3C TM recommended proposal because will allow us introduce new maneuver schedules sooner past Italian proposal recommending world championship status category canceled less 10 countries participate two consecutive world championships recommended F3C TM present text paragraph 242 states case World Championships Jury must include least member ClAM Bureau Chairman ClAM particular Subcommittee Italians recommended changed case World Championships Jury must include least member ClAM Bureau member ClAM particular Subcommittee F3C TM recommended proposal change wording member Chairman-appointed member next proposal addressed paragraph 281 Sporting Code requested change first sentence read day before start competi tion transmitters used contest day must impounded kept under control special official continued page 112 September 1992 109 1992 FAI/CIAM Technical Meeting Report F3C Helicopters Key Dates Members AMA Headquarters staff will participate following activities during 1992 July 18 29 League Silent Flight 1992 National Championships Vincennes Indiana July 25 Executive Council Meeting Reston Virginia July 26 August 1 NSRCA Pan-Am Aerobatic Championships Lawrenceville Illinois July 31 August 6 EAA Experimental Aircraft Association Fly-In Oshkosh Wisconsin August 21 29 Scale World Champi onships Muncie Indiana September AMA renewals mailed September 4- 7 National Free Flight Society NFFS AAAA Free Flight Contest Muncie Indiana September 5 -91992 22nd US Free Flight Championships Lost Hills California October 8- 11 Free Flight Team Finals Lost Hills California October 29 November 1 RCHTA Radio Control Hobby Trade Associa tion Show Chicago Illinois focus Competition Technical Director Continued going head head must also involve spectators action easy task since too often event slanted toward spectator competition compromised other hand contestant considered may no spectators worry about last decade Byron Originals presented event Ida Grove Iowa received tremendous amount coverage media Its modeling media speak show appeared nationally various media forms including television Certainly pageantry commercial support exist event portrays model aviation very sophisticated technically advanced activity lacks ingredi ent no competition Please dont misunderstand am suggesting should Byron presentation outstanding best doing what designed However competition probably will never wind up sports page newspaper sports segment late news Three events scene time could possibly recognized having achieved being close true sport goal Tournament Champions TOC oldest three true have never attended event safe say elements mentioned earlier present TOC certainly top-drawer competi tion contestants recognized best Radio Control Aerobatics fliers world Bear mind people chosen flying ability building ability Just golfers tennis players Indy drivers required build equipment neither TOC participants doesnt detract performance rather actually enhances cannot deny commercial support both standpoint exhibitors substantial prizes other end spectrum least far longevity concerned Reno style air racing utilizing large RC models event burst upon scene end last year has potential achiev ingsport~ status will take few years see what will develop event third event Top Gun have personal experience since have flown three its four years existence owes its life dynamic force vision Frank Tiano just few short years has developed something incorporates strong competi tive program also promotes model aviation positive way exhibitors demonstrations factored event has considerable substance appeal both competitor spectator stood flight line Frank during airshow portion Sunday years event demonstration flights complete background music commentary received enthusiasm general spectators modelers Frank intent what happening gaze shifted flying grandstands times punched air exclaimed hear Weve got Theyre modelers theyre involved right fact during actual competition spectators responded audible waves emotion ranged delight flight well done gasps agony miscue resulted crash Everybody present part event what happens sporting event Will events help model aviation wind up sport section news Could sheer grit determination will cause happen Ill put money Frank Tiano Top Gun time certainly seems know what takes promote event attuned delicate balance required separate competition show Time will tell persons reading column may well ask whole issue really care As know modelers fly build recreational purposes involved directly competition looking another way people drive car Indy play tennis Wimbledon play baseball Busch Stadium beyond spectators vicariously participate events spectator what makes sporting event happen Otherwise simply contest between two individuals recognition helps make sporting event sporting event Both TOC Top Gun attract spectators come great distances share event Ask yourself Lest think am inclined belittle importance other events currently scene please assured Just week after Top Gun experience year attended Mint Julep Scale Contest Kentucky very large contest held miles city Currently hosted Southern Indiana Modelers Kentucky State Park Department 20-year-old event attracts 80 Radio Control Scale contestants year interesting note during noon break between rounds Saturday several thousand spectators mill around display models runway people come drive middle Ken tucky contestants come because Julep first-rate contest offers wider range Radio Control Scale events other contest United States including AMA Nationals attracting some top names Scale community Julep does excellent job creating training atmosphere neophyte Scale competi tor Its kinda like Pro-Am tournament golf Can aeromodeling become recognized sport Its possible will take tremendous amount effort promotion element have lacked years kind strong commercial support Thats talked about often just doesnt happen think about difference between what modeling has accomplished accomplished what has happened EAA event Oshkosh comes down promotional support have dont Once glimmer support surfaces tends become self-perpetuating want sport concept happen cant answer question can tell what occasioned writing column however renewal feeling felt writer some years came result two events within time period week half Since arrival AMA Headquarters 1985 has very difficult adequately prepare contest work necessary building practice time just doesnt exist have tended rationalize say place sun going events now because enjoy friendships cultivated over years Well may true fooling myself about wanting competitive longer Top Gun Mint Julep really pumped up first time years able put solid flights did need excuses explanations Along camaraderie competi tors outstanding made feel just great Am fueling sport/competi tion controversy Probably darn competition supplies important ingredient modeling scene involves competitor general modeler well know does otherwise spectators modeling event would nonmodelers doesnt happen postscript column directed friends might wonder whether trusty Underwood van suffering transmissionitis got Underwoods home Sunday after Mint Julep answer no did gave up Nitro West Virginia doesnt sound like vacation spot you obviously petrochemical van Stormavik stayed Underwoods went home day late rental car following week made trip back West Virginia liberate van Model Aviation focus Competition RC Equipment Certified following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently certified registered professional test laboratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting being better Radio Control equip ment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz frequency spacing testing done specifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing presented matter information construed endorsement products listed Ace RIC Nautical Commander Receiver Part No Pro 810 Ace RIC Olympic V Receiver Part No Pro 810 Ace R/C Silver Seven Receiver Part No Pro 810 Ace R/CMicropro 8000 Receiver Part No Pro 810 Airtronics Caliber 3P FM Receiver Part No 92736 Airtronics Infinity 600 FM Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Infinity 600 PCM Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Spectra POM 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Module FM MD7P Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RE Module 93772 Airtronics Module EM MD7SP Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG4R Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6P Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6H Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG4R Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG6DR Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard EM VG6H Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard EM VG7P Receiver Part No 92775 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vision PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Vision PCM 85P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Micro Dual Conversion 4-channel EM Receiver Receiver Part No 92745 Cirrus Excell RC-4E Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx RC-4E Cirrus Excell RC-4P Receiver Part No CR-224A Tx RC-4P Cirrus Excell RC-7F Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx CR-7F Cirrus Excell RC-7P Receiver Part No CR-227A Tx CR-7P Cox Cobra Two 918320 A/D AX29ME8308 Receiver Part No AXZ9MF8219 Cox Cobra Three 918330 A/D AX29ME8308 Receiver Part No AXZ9ME8319 FutabaConquest EP-4NBF EM Receiver Part No EP-R127DE FutabaConquest EP-4NBP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R124DP FutabaConquest EP-6NFK EM Receiver Part No FP-R127DE EutabaConquest EP-6NPK PCM Receiver Part No R127DP FutabaConquest FP-SNLH FM Receiver Part No EP-R128DE FutabaConquest EP-6NHP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R128DP FutabaEP-SUAF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaEP-5UAP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaEP-7UAF EM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaEP-7UAES FM Receiver Part No EP-R128DE FutabaEP-7UAP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaEP-7UAPS PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaEP-7UHF FM Receiver Part No EP-R128DE FutabaEP-7UHP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaFP-855A PCM Receiver Part No EP-R128DP FutabaEP-855H PCM Receiver Part No EP-R128DP FutabaEP-9VAP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaEP-9VHP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaAttack EP-4NBL AM Standard Receiver Part No EP-Ri 14H FutabaAttack EP-4NBL AM Glider Receiver Part No EP-R114H FutabaAttack FP-4NBL AM Electric Receiver Part No MCR-4A FutabaFP-SUA AM Receiver Part No EP-Ri 17H FutabaEP-5NLP PCM Receiver Part No EP-RiOSIP Hitec USA Focus 4EM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H4SPGP31 FM Hitec USA Eocus 4EFM IEHFOC4S6 Receiver Part No H45M1C535 Hitec USA Eocus 4GFM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H45M1C535 Hitec USA Focus 5 Hell EM IEHFOC4S6 Receiver Part No H4SPGP31 EM Hitec USA Focus 6FM IEHFOC4S6 Receiver Part No H45PGP31 FM Hitec USA Master SP Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457EP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM Hitec USA Master 7 & 7 Hell Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457EP Tx RE Module MAS 457FM JR RC * JR FM receiver Receiver Part No NER-226X JR PCM Receiver Part No NER-236XZ JR RC * JR FM Receiver Receiver Part No NER-527X JR RC * JR AM Receiver Receiver Part No NER-854X JR RC Max PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RC * X-347 NET-C127UZ Receiver Part No NER-627XZ Tx NET-J72P JR RC * Max EM-NET W125 V H & 124 FM Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC Vegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X JRRC* PCM 10-NET AllO FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-91OXZ JR RC Max Computer-NET W126 EZ HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC * Vegas Computer-NET W126 EG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC * Apollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Apollo-7 Airplane-NET-DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 Hell-NET-Ni 27H Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Century-7 Airplane-NET-N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Century-7 SS Hli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Century-7 SS Airplane-N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Century-7 PCM Heli-NET-N127AH Receiver Part NER-627X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RC * Century-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RC * Max 4-NET-B124AM Receiver Part No NER-324 Kyosho Advance Series 91 FM 7-channel Receiver Part No KRS-DC7-RX Kyosho Advance Series 91 PCM 5-channel Receiver Part No KRS-PCMS RX RCD Inc Platinum Series H45M1C535 ROD Inc Platinum Series AM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD Inc Platinum Series FM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP31 FM WorldExpert EM Series EnginesReceiver Model HP7RM 72E * For JR ABC&W logo receiver denotes narrowband Future issues Model Aviation will contain expanded listing additional information received AMA September1992 111 info c us Competition FAVCIAM Meeting Continued proposal recommended F3C TM written text later modified Plenary meeting read day before start competition transmitters contest site must impounded kept under control special official version approved majority delegates F3C TM made proposal delete paragraph 542 Sporting Code because builder-of-the-model rule cannot has enforced proposal recommended F3C Technical Meeting next proposal originated SIC member UK initially endorsed F3C S/C However after discussions 1991 World Champion ships Australia became quite clear recommendation would result 15cm3 engines running 30% nitromethane well As intent proposal withdrawn After 1992 proposals dispensed floor opened discussion other matters brought up subject noise limits F3C category analyzed measurements made 1991 WC Australia pointed out results showed excessive variation three sound readings made 38 models circulated proposed new method measuring sound levels recom mended TM participants try scheme countries new method uses stationary microphone has model held captive rotating table distance center table microphone fixed three meters sound level measured engine running 10000 rpm model slowly rotating through 360 degrees method will allow us reduce variation measured sound levels caused hand-held microphone hovering helicopter will also allow us find maximum sound level radiated model direction exact engine speed recommenda tion time may have changed experience gained next subject discussed judging criteria introduced copy document presented technical symposium during 1991 World Championships original idea elemental scoring Tom Unger 1991 USA F3C Team Manager S/C member Peter Oberli made copy document promised try scheme Switzerland during 1992 contest season As chairman F3C S/C attended ClAM Bureau meeting held day before ClAM Plenary meeting 1995 World Air Games Ikariada held Greece discussed during Bureau meeting suggested F3C event elevated World Champion ships discussed topic last years TM suggested F3C participation limited Open Interna tional competition order repeat triple event Aerolympics theme Since no other offers made during Bureau meeting run F3C World Champs 1995 unable convince Bureau 1995 WC should part Ikariada During Plenary meeting Polish Aero Club did come forward another offer F3C however also being planned Aerolympics F3A F3C F3D Ijust hope flying sites various events will separated enough can run indepen dently Helmut Ziegler Switzerland handed copy provisional RC Helicopter Scale rules written well-known Scale builder flier Karl-Heinz Charlie Unrein entire text written German few us could read will ask Charlie have translated English will circulate F3C S/C comment will also submit chairman F4C RC Scale Subcommit tee Mr Dennis Thumpston get view should have jurisdiction potentially new event FAI Control Line Aerobatics Team Selection Program Purpose III Contest Criteria CL Precision Aerobatics Team Selection Program 1994 will use single team selection contest Finals held springlsummer 1993 Finals shall used select three team members will represent United States 1994 FAJ F2B World Championships An alternate team member shall also chosen compete event team member unable fulfill obligation IL Qualification Only AMA members have also joined NAA entered team selection program eligible compete position team program entry fee $100 must sent AMA Headquarters postmarked no later 30 days prior Finals Caution Allow 10 days mail delivery late entry fee $125 may accepted Finals site day prior contest Any fees collected site must forwarded AMA Headquarters Contest Director immediately after contest Refund requests will honored such request received AMA Headquarters no later two days prior first day Finals location date time Finals will announced soon possible Finals contest shall selected vote Team Selection Committee among bids submitted AMA Headquarters Deadline receiving Finals bids AMA Headquarters December 31 1992 Rules Finals contest shall accordance current FAI Sporting Code AMA rules cannot used see World Championship Teams Procedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAT Teams page 3 para C4 addition FAI Sporting Code following will apply 1 Judges prohibited seeing posted scores before end meet 2 Circles shall alternated round fliers will rotate 3 chief judge may chair judge 4 Judges will warmed up noncontestants 5 Any individual has coached contestant within three months prohib ited serving judge 6 site can secured Finals will held Mt Comfort Labor Day weekend 7 No half points will allowed scoring see FAI Sporting Code 4212 page 39 An FAI jury appointed AMA Executive Council shall preside Finals Team Selection Committee will submit five nominees consideration jury members Nominees must fall within guidelines Standing Rules Bylaws Academy Model AeronauticsFAI Juries Team Selections IV Budget entry fees donations will held account AMA Headquarters No 50% total entry fees collected may used Finals expenses Request advancement Finals expenses may permitted approval Team Selection Committee funds must accounted detail accompa nied receipts Any reimbursement officials including travel lodging expenses will made AMA Headquarters after report submitted CD accompanied request receipts has received approval Team Selection CommitContinued page 113 112 Modei Aviation focus Competition FAI Combat F2D Team Selection Program 1994 Program Section 1Format 1 Purpose select three-man team Combat fliers represent United States FAI World Championships provide line alternates back up team event withdrawal primary team members collect funding team mechanics 11 Method team alternates will selected flying triple elimination contest 12 Entries Any US citizen AMA license NAA membership may pay entry fee compete 13 Internal committee business will handled accordance AMAs FAI Program Management Line Authority document 14 This program will remain effect permanently may amended revised majority vote TSC program participants accordance timetable Section 2Rules 20 The individual matches team trials shall run according FAI Combat rules stand October 15th evenFAI Control Line continued page 112 tee possible CD should forecast such reimbursements submit approval Team Selection Committee prior Finals Money remaining team fund may used following team expenses 1 travel expenses paid AMA 2 vehicle rental 3 meals official practice days 4 other expenses approved majority vote Team Selection Committee budget must submitted team manager prior disbursement team funds V Team Selection Guidelines document entitled World Champi onship Team Procedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAL Teams describes standards team selection programs governed Any items specified within team selection program will covered under proce dures document event dispute discrepancy procedures document will take precedence over team selection program * AMA SINCE 1936 numbered year preceding team trials Example October 15 1988 freeze date 1989 team trials [1990 team selection program] 21 The FAI elimination system will replaced following triple elimina tion system a Entrants will continue compete until have lost three matches until matrix ends per 24f b There will drawing contestant matching team trials After initial draw matches will systematically determined matrix matching system c The matrix will publicly displayed times matching will accomplished front desire watch 22 Matrix procedures a The matrix will composed enough columns rows contain entries layout will follows Entrants Vertical Horizontal Columns Rows Upto93 to123 3to153 64 7to204 1to244 5to284 9or305 1to355 6 above5as required 23 The matrix round will formed modifying previous matrix follows first column remains stationary second column moves up space third column moves up two spaces fourth column moves up three spaces fifth column moves up four spaces 24 a If number contestants does fill matrix last spaces will left empty treated contestants eliminated b Matches will determined reading matrix left right downward reading book two contestants appear next other will matched together c At end round odd man will matched against first man following round Thus two contes tants match could different rounds d As contestants eliminated numbers crossed off crossed-off numbers remain matrix making new matches official will read through matrix skipping over crossed-out numbers until finds pair contestants match together e This system will provide number unique matches equal number horizontal rows Thus after five rounds five-row matrix previous matrix will repeat does mean matches will repeat because will numerous crossed-out numbers time f The matrix matching system will used until three contestants less three losses remain time contestant has two losses has flown less match last contestant receive three losses matrix matching will continue Matrix matching will continue until no contestant remains two losses less match flown last contestant receive three losses until last contestant receive three losses has wins other contestant three losses g Although system has strong tendency avoid repeat matches could occur later contest no case will matches rearranged other reason 25 As fliers eliminated CD appointed scorekeeper will begin post final standings last place working up first place Places will determined primarily number wins secondarily least number losses among equal wins 26 Ties significant places will broken flying additional matches among involved tie have lost three matches a As minimum ties place top three ranking top three alternates 4th through 6th place will flown off b If three people involved tie random-draw single-elimination flyoff described FAI Sporting Code section 4416 through h will used resolve tie c Tie-breaking matches will result people being placed higher lower places originally involved tie d If some fliers choose participate flyoff will placed bottom positions involved tie below elected fly e Fliers decide tied places flipping coin forfeiting match another flier will also placed below actually flew matches f At least top 10 entrants will listed team members possible alternates 27 The time between start matches will 10 minutes minutes ending 0 event director will give signal start engines Launch will given end match minutes ending 5 will no delays September 1992 113 contestants request officials have option skipping entire ten-minute period necessary flier scheduled fly two consecutive matches ten-minute period will automatically skipped 271 Matches will flown same order scheduled matrix system order matches will changed request contestants 28 Protests a Informal protests may made verbally CD contestant still satisfied result informal protest may file formal protest b Formal protests must submitted writing accompanied $10 protest fee Upon payment fee CD will suspend flying matches depend outcome protest contestant must submit written protest within 30 minutes posting fee formal protest will decided three-man jury appointed FAI Executive Committee jury will include either CD original judges persons involved protest c If protest rejected fee will go local organizing club based protest outcome match changed fee will returned protestor d The person against protest filed may submit rebuttal counterprotest payment fee within 30 minutes decision e The decision jury final no appeal higher authority 29 After match itemized score will publicly posted score will include cuts minutes seconds air time reason amount penalties score will posted before beginning next match circle 210 Weather delays foul weather prevents contest being completed original schedule days contest will carry over next day 211 If match results tie according current FAI rules will reflown end round 212 Match scoring 2121 Matches will scored four pairs cut counters stationed approximately 90-degree increments around circle pair will submit written score scorekeeper immediately after match consulting other counters pair cut counts will treated unit will mixed matched other scores create extreme combinations necessary cut counters fulltime officials Contestants may recruited part-time basis 2122 The scorekeeper will compute Competition result match using four cut counts same contestant winner using three four scores will declared winner median score middle score reported will posted official result Any other outcome 2 blue/2 yellow 2 blue/2 ties 1 blue/3 ties etc will declared inconclu sive reflown 2123 Air time will scored panel three timers will have no other duties pair backup timers may also cut counters Unless accident equipment malfunction three primary timers will determine score suggested primary timers use audio tape recorder document air time during match same air time will used computing four possible scores 2124 The center marshal will have ability impose penalties sole authority Other penalties must made agreement two officials Penalties will turned scorekeeper writing end match cut count scorekeeper will assure contestant penalized once once offense whether observed two officials same penalties will used computing four possible scores 2125 The center marshal will give order start engines count down minute give signal launch order start stop combat fourminute match time will timed outside circle will begin center marshals signal launch Section 3Budget 31 The official FAI Combat Team Fund will held escrow AMA Headquar ters 32 The entry finals fee $50 payable AMA Headquarters Caution Allow 10 days mail delivery An onsite entry finals fee shall 11/2 times early entry fee late entry will allowed up pilots meeting held evening before competition such fees shall remitted AMA Headquarters contest director Note program participant defined has participated both last two selection cycles people automatically receive ballots mailings new participant may preregister program payment $10 will apply total entry fee person elects enter finalsthis payment will place him mailing list current program Program participants withdraw program after having paid full entry fee may request receive refund $25 33 Any additional income donations will contributed team fund AMA Headquarters 34 Team trials expenses will amount no 25% money fund 35 After team trials expenses paid remaining money will divided among three team members Junior award winner a If less $2400 fund Junior award winner will allocated $600 three team members will receive equal share remainder b If $2400 fund Junior award winner three team members will receive equal share c In event no Junior award winner funds allocated Junior may used team members d The team members may use share fund legitimate world championship expenses expenses limited 1 travel expenses paid AMA 2 vehicle rentals 3 excess baggage 4 mechanic travel 5 mechanic supporter fees Note AMA does pay model box transportation uniforms arrange pay transit fuel e Team members withdraw team must return AMA funds remitted Section 4Schedule Guidelines 41 The following schedule arranged correspond document entitled World Championship Teams Proce dures Governing Academys Sponsor ship FAI Teams appendix Control Line world championships held years team trials/finals odd years Odd yrThree weeks before finalsscheduled precontest meetingpostmark deadline entries Send entries AMA HQ Team trials held date determined Team Selection Committee precontest meeting held 700 pm night before first day competition First day flyingfirst four rounds Second day flying remaining rounds Third day flying weather day required Shortly following finals committee elections critique team trials begin 114 Model Aviation focus focus Competition yr World championships July/Augusually held yr Sept At conclusion world championship before committee chairman solicits proposals/amendments comments previous program aid commit tee development succeeding program yr The committee reviews OctINov puts agrees upon pro gram format presenta tion participants yr Dec Program participants vote necessary Odd yr Jan Publish mail participants final approved program Years Deadline receive AMA Sept 1 rules change proposals atHQ Annual/Aug 1 Deadline receive FAI rules change proposals AMA HQ 42 Precontest meeting schedule 421 Attendance meeting mandatory however very important contestants mechanics officials attend familiarize themselves organization contest have input discussion rules procedures meeting will repeated contest site fail attend Contest Director may hold final briefing officials before start flying Decisions made meeting will changed briefing 422 Agenda Items introductions opening remarks b checking AMA NAA licenses Contestants must have someone present AMA NAA license included match drawing Presentation licenses will finalize entry end possibility partial refund Contestants may withdraw time apply partial refund entry fee c announcement team entries team entries approved d drawing contestant numbers accordance matrix matching system e election jury f explanation contest procedures contest director Opportunity questions contestants Rulings jury required g explanation FAI rules contest director Opportunity questions contestants Rulings jury required h closing statement adjournment 423 Dinner served some point agenda according local arrangements Section 5Current Planning 51 One person will given responsi bility organizing current team trials responsibility will include a flying site b officials c place pre-contest meeting d equipment such PA system chalk lines tables chairs etc 52 One member committee will given responsibility providing trophies plaques souvenirs merchandise awards etc team fund will pay small trophies plaques winners other items will provided can secured cost team fund 53 One member committee will given responsibility providing streamers will reimbursed team fund 54 Any site bids volunteer officials will referred committee member charge current plans will submit proposal committee vote 55 AMA guidelines require vote Team Selection Committee choose site committee has reached decision March 31 team trials year decision will turned over president AMA arbitration Section 6Additional Duties 61 This committee will review proposals FAI rules changes submitted program participants vote committee will represent position FAI Combat fliers USA 62 One committee member will appointed handle proposals 63 This committee will accept responsi bility other needs arise respect FAI Combat program 64 The chairman committee will spokesman FAI Combat negotiations other Control Line team comrmttees Section 7Junior Award 71 All team trials entrants possess valid Junior Senior AMA license time team trials will eligible award winner will contestant matches won event two-way tie single tie-breaking match will flown event tie between three fliers will singleelimination flyoff byes necessary 72 The Junior award winner will invited accompany team world championships will have duties assisting team way can including pitting setting up equipment flying practice matches required will have same status team three mechanics funded team selection committee 73 FundingThe Junior award winner will receive minimum $600 team fund amount money available team members exceeds $2400 will receive equal 25% share other three team members entry fees taken Junior/Senior entrants exceeds either above figures will receive money taken Jr/Sr entry fees Also see 35c 74 AlternatesThe second third place contestants will alternates top three take trip award will carry over next program winner also wins regular place team job AMA-funded mechanic award will go first alternate 75 MatchingThe Jr/Sr entrants will matched same other contestants document entitled World Championship Teams Procedures Governing Academys Sponsor ship FAI Teams describes standards team selection programs governed Any items specified within team selection program will covered under Procedures event dispute discrepancy Proce dures will take precedence over team selection program ember 1992 115 SCALE SHOOT OUT August 2123 1992 Muncie Indiana AMAs New National Flying Site Set sights two major scale events Preliminary Scale Shoot Outfeaturing winners 1991 Scale Masters 1992 Top Gun 1992 AMA National Aeromodeling Championships head head competition Main Event Representatives sixteen countries competing title 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/09
Page Numbers: 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116
focus Competition ANoteFromthe nical Director Bob Underwood questions surfaces now regarding competitive aspects aeromodeling recognized sport Proponents concept aeromodeling sport can justifiably argue various elements necessary sport recognition exist within aeromodeling competition However limit concept sport activities require some higher level physical skill model airplane activity would qualify Possible exceptions such hand-launch gliders might exist large extraordinary physical skills necessary compare other activities considered sports modeling will find parallels include events requiring above-average reflexes training practice hand-eye coordination equipment etc will consider equipment aspect column assured interesting ramifica tions issue hasnt model flying recog nized sport reasons range toy airplane percep tion held public lack concerted effort modeling community promoting concept basic problem very few events ever offer ingredients necessary make sporting events recognized sport event must represent competition Having winner loser bunch finishers between wont get event sport page newspaper regular basis did National Aeromodeling Championships would certainly qualify over 90 events scads winners losers sporting event Actually reasons fails fulfill sport goal has events writers opinion few modeling events sport potential scene present time events contain requisite competition other important elements well elements include thrill victory agony defeat pageantry commercial support contest contest until includes contestants high skill levels drama contestants continued page 110 years F3C Technicai Meeting TM held March 26 1992 well attended two new members present Several proposais general nature voted F3C TM because affect us wellParticipants meeting included Dr Georg Breiner Austria observer Bernard Declert France observer Dag Eckhoff Norway S/C member Horace Hagen USA S/C Chairman Ritsuri Honda Japan observer Peter Oberli Switzerland S/C member Antonis Papadopoulos Greece S/C member Henry van Loon Netherlands observer Jan van Vliet Nether lands observer first proposal recommended FAJ Sporting Code sold instead distributed no cost proposal made because recent times ClAM has given charter financially selfsustaining TM favor proposal stipulation charge limited 15 Swiss francs less Another proposal recommended charge 40 Swiss francs made entry onto International Aeromodeling Sporting Calendar proposal recommended TM proviso Horace Hagen Subcommittee Chairman money collected must remain under control ClAM Bureau category generated funds Italians proposed ClAM Bureau have control over list judges jury members used world championships WC F3C TM recommended category chairman person appointed him mandatory member jury WC TM also recommended world championships judges include least judge world region continent represented previous world championships Another proposal Italians recommended F3A F3C F3D Subcommittees S/Cs reunited F3C TM curious Italians excluded F3B S/C could get answer TM did recommend proposal because four F3 Subcom mittees specialized today decision made split separate S/Cs F3A S/C submitted proposal change last sentence paragraph 112 Effective Date Rules Changes read follows Exceptions changes model specifications maneuver schedules shall receive separate consideration case allowing World Championship schedules F3C TM recommended proposal because will allow us introduce new maneuver schedules sooner past Italian proposal recommending world championship status category canceled less 10 countries participate two consecutive world championships recommended F3C TM present text paragraph 242 states case World Championships Jury must include least member ClAM Bureau Chairman ClAM particular Subcommittee Italians recommended changed case World Championships Jury must include least member ClAM Bureau member ClAM particular Subcommittee F3C TM recommended proposal change wording member Chairman-appointed member next proposal addressed paragraph 281 Sporting Code requested change first sentence read day before start competi tion transmitters used contest day must impounded kept under control special official continued page 112 September 1992 109 1992 FAI/CIAM Technical Meeting Report F3C Helicopters Key Dates Members AMA Headquarters staff will participate following activities during 1992 July 18 29 League Silent Flight 1992 National Championships Vincennes Indiana July 25 Executive Council Meeting Reston Virginia July 26 August 1 NSRCA Pan-Am Aerobatic Championships Lawrenceville Illinois July 31 August 6 EAA Experimental Aircraft Association Fly-In Oshkosh Wisconsin August 21 29 Scale World Champi onships Muncie Indiana September AMA renewals mailed September 4- 7 National Free Flight Society NFFS AAAA Free Flight Contest Muncie Indiana September 5 -91992 22nd US Free Flight Championships Lost Hills California October 8- 11 Free Flight Team Finals Lost Hills California October 29 November 1 RCHTA Radio Control Hobby Trade Associa tion Show Chicago Illinois focus Competition Technical Director Continued going head head must also involve spectators action easy task since too often event slanted toward spectator competition compromised other hand contestant considered may no spectators worry about last decade Byron Originals presented event Ida Grove Iowa received tremendous amount coverage media Its modeling media speak show appeared nationally various media forms including television Certainly pageantry commercial support exist event portrays model aviation very sophisticated technically advanced activity lacks ingredi ent no competition Please dont misunderstand am suggesting should Byron presentation outstanding best doing what designed However competition probably will never wind up sports page newspaper sports segment late news Three events scene time could possibly recognized having achieved being close true sport goal Tournament Champions TOC oldest three true have never attended event safe say elements mentioned earlier present TOC certainly top-drawer competi tion contestants recognized best Radio Control Aerobatics fliers world Bear mind people chosen flying ability building ability Just golfers tennis players Indy drivers required build equipment neither TOC participants doesnt detract performance rather actually enhances cannot deny commercial support both standpoint exhibitors substantial prizes other end spectrum least far longevity concerned Reno style air racing utilizing large RC models event burst upon scene end last year has potential achiev ingsport~ status will take few years see what will develop event third event Top Gun have personal experience since have flown three its four years existence owes its life dynamic force vision Frank Tiano just few short years has developed something incorporates strong competi tive program also promotes model aviation positive way exhibitors demonstrations factored event has considerable substance appeal both competitor spectator stood flight line Frank during airshow portion Sunday years event demonstration flights complete background music commentary received enthusiasm general spectators modelers Frank intent what happening gaze shifted flying grandstands times punched air exclaimed hear Weve got Theyre modelers theyre involved right fact during actual competition spectators responded audible waves emotion ranged delight flight well done gasps agony miscue resulted crash Everybody present part event what happens sporting event Will events help model aviation wind up sport section news Could sheer grit determination will cause happen Ill put money Frank Tiano Top Gun time certainly seems know what takes promote event attuned delicate balance required separate competition show Time will tell persons reading column may well ask whole issue really care As know modelers fly build recreational purposes involved directly competition looking another way people drive car Indy play tennis Wimbledon play baseball Busch Stadium beyond spectators vicariously participate events spectator what makes sporting event happen Otherwise simply contest between two individuals recognition helps make sporting event sporting event Both TOC Top Gun attract spectators come great distances share event Ask yourself Lest think am inclined belittle importance other events currently scene please assured Just week after Top Gun experience year attended Mint Julep Scale Contest Kentucky very large contest held miles city Currently hosted Southern Indiana Modelers Kentucky State Park Department 20-year-old event attracts 80 Radio Control Scale contestants year interesting note during noon break between rounds Saturday several thousand spectators mill around display models runway people come drive middle Ken tucky contestants come because Julep first-rate contest offers wider range Radio Control Scale events other contest United States including AMA Nationals attracting some top names Scale community Julep does excellent job creating training atmosphere neophyte Scale competi tor Its kinda like Pro-Am tournament golf Can aeromodeling become recognized sport Its possible will take tremendous amount effort promotion element have lacked years kind strong commercial support Thats talked about often just doesnt happen think about difference between what modeling has accomplished accomplished what has happened EAA event Oshkosh comes down promotional support have dont Once glimmer support surfaces tends become self-perpetuating want sport concept happen cant answer question can tell what occasioned writing column however renewal feeling felt writer some years came result two events within time period week half Since arrival AMA Headquarters 1985 has very difficult adequately prepare contest work necessary building practice time just doesnt exist have tended rationalize say place sun going events now because enjoy friendships cultivated over years Well may true fooling myself about wanting competitive longer Top Gun Mint Julep really pumped up first time years able put solid flights did need excuses explanations Along camaraderie competi tors outstanding made feel just great Am fueling sport/competi tion controversy Probably darn competition supplies important ingredient modeling scene involves competitor general modeler well know does otherwise spectators modeling event would nonmodelers doesnt happen postscript column directed friends might wonder whether trusty Underwood van suffering transmissionitis got Underwoods home Sunday after Mint Julep answer no did gave up Nitro West Virginia doesnt sound like vacation spot you obviously petrochemical van Stormavik stayed Underwoods went home day late rental car following week made trip back West Virginia liberate van Model Aviation focus Competition RC Equipment Certified following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently certified registered professional test laboratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting being better Radio Control equip ment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz frequency spacing testing done specifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing presented matter information construed endorsement products listed Ace RIC Nautical Commander Receiver Part No Pro 810 Ace RIC Olympic V Receiver Part No Pro 810 Ace R/C Silver Seven Receiver Part No Pro 810 Ace R/CMicropro 8000 Receiver Part No Pro 810 Airtronics Caliber 3P FM Receiver Part No 92736 Airtronics Infinity 600 FM Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Infinity 600 PCM Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Spectra POM 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Module FM MD7P Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RE Module 93772 Airtronics Module EM MD7SP Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG4R Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6P Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6H Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG4R Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG6DR Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard EM VG6H Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard EM VG7P Receiver Part No 92775 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vision PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Vision PCM 85P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Micro Dual Conversion 4-channel EM Receiver Receiver Part No 92745 Cirrus Excell RC-4E Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx RC-4E Cirrus Excell RC-4P Receiver Part No CR-224A Tx RC-4P Cirrus Excell RC-7F Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx CR-7F Cirrus Excell RC-7P Receiver Part No CR-227A Tx CR-7P Cox Cobra Two 918320 A/D AX29ME8308 Receiver Part No AXZ9MF8219 Cox Cobra Three 918330 A/D AX29ME8308 Receiver Part No AXZ9ME8319 FutabaConquest EP-4NBF EM Receiver Part No EP-R127DE FutabaConquest EP-4NBP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R124DP FutabaConquest EP-6NFK EM Receiver Part No FP-R127DE EutabaConquest EP-6NPK PCM Receiver Part No R127DP FutabaConquest FP-SNLH FM Receiver Part No EP-R128DE FutabaConquest EP-6NHP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R128DP FutabaEP-SUAF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaEP-5UAP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaEP-7UAF EM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaEP-7UAES FM Receiver Part No EP-R128DE FutabaEP-7UAP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaEP-7UAPS PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaEP-7UHF FM Receiver Part No EP-R128DE FutabaEP-7UHP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaFP-855A PCM Receiver Part No EP-R128DP FutabaEP-855H PCM Receiver Part No EP-R128DP FutabaEP-9VAP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaEP-9VHP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaAttack EP-4NBL AM Standard Receiver Part No EP-Ri 14H FutabaAttack EP-4NBL AM Glider Receiver Part No EP-R114H FutabaAttack FP-4NBL AM Electric Receiver Part No MCR-4A FutabaFP-SUA AM Receiver Part No EP-Ri 17H FutabaEP-5NLP PCM Receiver Part No EP-RiOSIP Hitec USA Focus 4EM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H4SPGP31 FM Hitec USA Eocus 4EFM IEHFOC4S6 Receiver Part No H45M1C535 Hitec USA Eocus 4GFM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H45M1C535 Hitec USA Focus 5 Hell EM IEHFOC4S6 Receiver Part No H4SPGP31 EM Hitec USA Focus 6FM IEHFOC4S6 Receiver Part No H45PGP31 FM Hitec USA Master SP Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457EP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM Hitec USA Master 7 & 7 Hell Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457EP Tx RE Module MAS 457FM JR RC * JR FM receiver Receiver Part No NER-226X JR PCM Receiver Part No NER-236XZ JR RC * JR FM Receiver Receiver Part No NER-527X JR RC * JR AM Receiver Receiver Part No NER-854X JR RC Max PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RC * X-347 NET-C127UZ Receiver Part No NER-627XZ Tx NET-J72P JR RC * Max EM-NET W125 V H & 124 FM Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC Vegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X JRRC* PCM 10-NET AllO FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-91OXZ JR RC Max Computer-NET W126 EZ HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC * Vegas Computer-NET W126 EG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC * Apollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Apollo-7 Airplane-NET-DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 Hell-NET-Ni 27H Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Century-7 Airplane-NET-N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Century-7 SS Hli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Century-7 SS Airplane-N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Century-7 PCM Heli-NET-N127AH Receiver Part NER-627X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RC * Century-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RC * Max 4-NET-B124AM Receiver Part No NER-324 Kyosho Advance Series 91 FM 7-channel Receiver Part No KRS-DC7-RX Kyosho Advance Series 91 PCM 5-channel Receiver Part No KRS-PCMS RX RCD Inc Platinum Series H45M1C535 ROD Inc Platinum Series AM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD Inc Platinum Series FM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP31 FM WorldExpert EM Series EnginesReceiver Model HP7RM 72E * For JR ABC&W logo receiver denotes narrowband Future issues Model Aviation will contain expanded listing additional information received AMA September1992 111 info c us Competition FAVCIAM Meeting Continued proposal recommended F3C TM written text later modified Plenary meeting read day before start competition transmitters contest site must impounded kept under control special official version approved majority delegates F3C TM made proposal delete paragraph 542 Sporting Code because builder-of-the-model rule cannot has enforced proposal recommended F3C Technical Meeting next proposal originated SIC member UK initially endorsed F3C S/C However after discussions 1991 World Champion ships Australia became quite clear recommendation would result 15cm3 engines running 30% nitromethane well As intent proposal withdrawn After 1992 proposals dispensed floor opened discussion other matters brought up subject noise limits F3C category analyzed measurements made 1991 WC Australia pointed out results showed excessive variation three sound readings made 38 models circulated proposed new method measuring sound levels recom mended TM participants try scheme countries new method uses stationary microphone has model held captive rotating table distance center table microphone fixed three meters sound level measured engine running 10000 rpm model slowly rotating through 360 degrees method will allow us reduce variation measured sound levels caused hand-held microphone hovering helicopter will also allow us find maximum sound level radiated model direction exact engine speed recommenda tion time may have changed experience gained next subject discussed judging criteria introduced copy document presented technical symposium during 1991 World Championships original idea elemental scoring Tom Unger 1991 USA F3C Team Manager S/C member Peter Oberli made copy document promised try scheme Switzerland during 1992 contest season As chairman F3C S/C attended ClAM Bureau meeting held day before ClAM Plenary meeting 1995 World Air Games Ikariada held Greece discussed during Bureau meeting suggested F3C event elevated World Champion ships discussed topic last years TM suggested F3C participation limited Open Interna tional competition order repeat triple event Aerolympics theme Since no other offers made during Bureau meeting run F3C World Champs 1995 unable convince Bureau 1995 WC should part Ikariada During Plenary meeting Polish Aero Club did come forward another offer F3C however also being planned Aerolympics F3A F3C F3D Ijust hope flying sites various events will separated enough can run indepen dently Helmut Ziegler Switzerland handed copy provisional RC Helicopter Scale rules written well-known Scale builder flier Karl-Heinz Charlie Unrein entire text written German few us could read will ask Charlie have translated English will circulate F3C S/C comment will also submit chairman F4C RC Scale Subcommit tee Mr Dennis Thumpston get view should have jurisdiction potentially new event FAI Control Line Aerobatics Team Selection Program Purpose III Contest Criteria CL Precision Aerobatics Team Selection Program 1994 will use single team selection contest Finals held springlsummer 1993 Finals shall used select three team members will represent United States 1994 FAJ F2B World Championships An alternate team member shall also chosen compete event team member unable fulfill obligation IL Qualification Only AMA members have also joined NAA entered team selection program eligible compete position team program entry fee $100 must sent AMA Headquarters postmarked no later 30 days prior Finals Caution Allow 10 days mail delivery late entry fee $125 may accepted Finals site day prior contest Any fees collected site must forwarded AMA Headquarters Contest Director immediately after contest Refund requests will honored such request received AMA Headquarters no later two days prior first day Finals location date time Finals will announced soon possible Finals contest shall selected vote Team Selection Committee among bids submitted AMA Headquarters Deadline receiving Finals bids AMA Headquarters December 31 1992 Rules Finals contest shall accordance current FAI Sporting Code AMA rules cannot used see World Championship Teams Procedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAT Teams page 3 para C4 addition FAI Sporting Code following will apply 1 Judges prohibited seeing posted scores before end meet 2 Circles shall alternated round fliers will rotate 3 chief judge may chair judge 4 Judges will warmed up noncontestants 5 Any individual has coached contestant within three months prohib ited serving judge 6 site can secured Finals will held Mt Comfort Labor Day weekend 7 No half points will allowed scoring see FAI Sporting Code 4212 page 39 An FAI jury appointed AMA Executive Council shall preside Finals Team Selection Committee will submit five nominees consideration jury members Nominees must fall within guidelines Standing Rules Bylaws Academy Model AeronauticsFAI Juries Team Selections IV Budget entry fees donations will held account AMA Headquarters No 50% total entry fees collected may used Finals expenses Request advancement Finals expenses may permitted approval Team Selection Committee funds must accounted detail accompa nied receipts Any reimbursement officials including travel lodging expenses will made AMA Headquarters after report submitted CD accompanied request receipts has received approval Team Selection CommitContinued page 113 112 Modei Aviation focus Competition FAI Combat F2D Team Selection Program 1994 Program Section 1Format 1 Purpose select three-man team Combat fliers represent United States FAI World Championships provide line alternates back up team event withdrawal primary team members collect funding team mechanics 11 Method team alternates will selected flying triple elimination contest 12 Entries Any US citizen AMA license NAA membership may pay entry fee compete 13 Internal committee business will handled accordance AMAs FAI Program Management Line Authority document 14 This program will remain effect permanently may amended revised majority vote TSC program participants accordance timetable Section 2Rules 20 The individual matches team trials shall run according FAI Combat rules stand October 15th evenFAI Control Line continued page 112 tee possible CD should forecast such reimbursements submit approval Team Selection Committee prior Finals Money remaining team fund may used following team expenses 1 travel expenses paid AMA 2 vehicle rental 3 meals official practice days 4 other expenses approved majority vote Team Selection Committee budget must submitted team manager prior disbursement team funds V Team Selection Guidelines document entitled World Champi onship Team Procedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAL Teams describes standards team selection programs governed Any items specified within team selection program will covered under proce dures document event dispute discrepancy procedures document will take precedence over team selection program * AMA SINCE 1936 numbered year preceding team trials Example October 15 1988 freeze date 1989 team trials [1990 team selection program] 21 The FAI elimination system will replaced following triple elimina tion system a Entrants will continue compete until have lost three matches until matrix ends per 24f b There will drawing contestant matching team trials After initial draw matches will systematically determined matrix matching system c The matrix will publicly displayed times matching will accomplished front desire watch 22 Matrix procedures a The matrix will composed enough columns rows contain entries layout will follows Entrants Vertical Horizontal Columns Rows Upto93 to123 3to153 64 7to204 1to244 5to284 9or305 1to355 6 above5as required 23 The matrix round will formed modifying previous matrix follows first column remains stationary second column moves up space third column moves up two spaces fourth column moves up three spaces fifth column moves up four spaces 24 a If number contestants does fill matrix last spaces will left empty treated contestants eliminated b Matches will determined reading matrix left right downward reading book two contestants appear next other will matched together c At end round odd man will matched against first man following round Thus two contes tants match could different rounds d As contestants eliminated numbers crossed off crossed-off numbers remain matrix making new matches official will read through matrix skipping over crossed-out numbers until finds pair contestants match together e This system will provide number unique matches equal number horizontal rows Thus after five rounds five-row matrix previous matrix will repeat does mean matches will repeat because will numerous crossed-out numbers time f The matrix matching system will used until three contestants less three losses remain time contestant has two losses has flown less match last contestant receive three losses matrix matching will continue Matrix matching will continue until no contestant remains two losses less match flown last contestant receive three losses until last contestant receive three losses has wins other contestant three losses g Although system has strong tendency avoid repeat matches could occur later contest no case will matches rearranged other reason 25 As fliers eliminated CD appointed scorekeeper will begin post final standings last place working up first place Places will determined primarily number wins secondarily least number losses among equal wins 26 Ties significant places will broken flying additional matches among involved tie have lost three matches a As minimum ties place top three ranking top three alternates 4th through 6th place will flown off b If three people involved tie random-draw single-elimination flyoff described FAI Sporting Code section 4416 through h will used resolve tie c Tie-breaking matches will result people being placed higher lower places originally involved tie d If some fliers choose participate flyoff will placed bottom positions involved tie below elected fly e Fliers decide tied places flipping coin forfeiting match another flier will also placed below actually flew matches f At least top 10 entrants will listed team members possible alternates 27 The time between start matches will 10 minutes minutes ending 0 event director will give signal start engines Launch will given end match minutes ending 5 will no delays September 1992 113 contestants request officials have option skipping entire ten-minute period necessary flier scheduled fly two consecutive matches ten-minute period will automatically skipped 271 Matches will flown same order scheduled matrix system order matches will changed request contestants 28 Protests a Informal protests may made verbally CD contestant still satisfied result informal protest may file formal protest b Formal protests must submitted writing accompanied $10 protest fee Upon payment fee CD will suspend flying matches depend outcome protest contestant must submit written protest within 30 minutes posting fee formal protest will decided three-man jury appointed FAI Executive Committee jury will include either CD original judges persons involved protest c If protest rejected fee will go local organizing club based protest outcome match changed fee will returned protestor d The person against protest filed may submit rebuttal counterprotest payment fee within 30 minutes decision e The decision jury final no appeal higher authority 29 After match itemized score will publicly posted score will include cuts minutes seconds air time reason amount penalties score will posted before beginning next match circle 210 Weather delays foul weather prevents contest being completed original schedule days contest will carry over next day 211 If match results tie according current FAI rules will reflown end round 212 Match scoring 2121 Matches will scored four pairs cut counters stationed approximately 90-degree increments around circle pair will submit written score scorekeeper immediately after match consulting other counters pair cut counts will treated unit will mixed matched other scores create extreme combinations necessary cut counters fulltime officials Contestants may recruited part-time basis 2122 The scorekeeper will compute Competition result match using four cut counts same contestant winner using three four scores will declared winner median score middle score reported will posted official result Any other outcome 2 blue/2 yellow 2 blue/2 ties 1 blue/3 ties etc will declared inconclu sive reflown 2123 Air time will scored panel three timers will have no other duties pair backup timers may also cut counters Unless accident equipment malfunction three primary timers will determine score suggested primary timers use audio tape recorder document air time during match same air time will used computing four possible scores 2124 The center marshal will have ability impose penalties sole authority Other penalties must made agreement two officials Penalties will turned scorekeeper writing end match cut count scorekeeper will assure contestant penalized once once offense whether observed two officials same penalties will used computing four possible scores 2125 The center marshal will give order start engines count down minute give signal launch order start stop combat fourminute match time will timed outside circle will begin center marshals signal launch Section 3Budget 31 The official FAI Combat Team Fund will held escrow AMA Headquar ters 32 The entry finals fee $50 payable AMA Headquarters Caution Allow 10 days mail delivery An onsite entry finals fee shall 11/2 times early entry fee late entry will allowed up pilots meeting held evening before competition such fees shall remitted AMA Headquarters contest director Note program participant defined has participated both last two selection cycles people automatically receive ballots mailings new participant may preregister program payment $10 will apply total entry fee person elects enter finalsthis payment will place him mailing list current program Program participants withdraw program after having paid full entry fee may request receive refund $25 33 Any additional income donations will contributed team fund AMA Headquarters 34 Team trials expenses will amount no 25% money fund 35 After team trials expenses paid remaining money will divided among three team members Junior award winner a If less $2400 fund Junior award winner will allocated $600 three team members will receive equal share remainder b If $2400 fund Junior award winner three team members will receive equal share c In event no Junior award winner funds allocated Junior may used team members d The team members may use share fund legitimate world championship expenses expenses limited 1 travel expenses paid AMA 2 vehicle rentals 3 excess baggage 4 mechanic travel 5 mechanic supporter fees Note AMA does pay model box transportation uniforms arrange pay transit fuel e Team members withdraw team must return AMA funds remitted Section 4Schedule Guidelines 41 The following schedule arranged correspond document entitled World Championship Teams Proce dures Governing Academys Sponsor ship FAI Teams appendix Control Line world championships held years team trials/finals odd years Odd yrThree weeks before finalsscheduled precontest meetingpostmark deadline entries Send entries AMA HQ Team trials held date determined Team Selection Committee precontest meeting held 700 pm night before first day competition First day flyingfirst four rounds Second day flying remaining rounds Third day flying weather day required Shortly following finals committee elections critique team trials begin 114 Model Aviation focus focus Competition yr World championships July/Augusually held yr Sept At conclusion world championship before committee chairman solicits proposals/amendments comments previous program aid commit tee development succeeding program yr The committee reviews OctINov puts agrees upon pro gram format presenta tion participants yr Dec Program participants vote necessary Odd yr Jan Publish mail participants final approved program Years Deadline receive AMA Sept 1 rules change proposals atHQ Annual/Aug 1 Deadline receive FAI rules change proposals AMA HQ 42 Precontest meeting schedule 421 Attendance meeting mandatory however very important contestants mechanics officials attend familiarize themselves organization contest have input discussion rules procedures meeting will repeated contest site fail attend Contest Director may hold final briefing officials before start flying Decisions made meeting will changed briefing 422 Agenda Items introductions opening remarks b checking AMA NAA licenses Contestants must have someone present AMA NAA license included match drawing Presentation licenses will finalize entry end possibility partial refund Contestants may withdraw time apply partial refund entry fee c announcement team entries team entries approved d drawing contestant numbers accordance matrix matching system e election jury f explanation contest procedures contest director Opportunity questions contestants Rulings jury required g explanation FAI rules contest director Opportunity questions contestants Rulings jury required h closing statement adjournment 423 Dinner served some point agenda according local arrangements Section 5Current Planning 51 One person will given responsi bility organizing current team trials responsibility will include a flying site b officials c place pre-contest meeting d equipment such PA system chalk lines tables chairs etc 52 One member committee will given responsibility providing trophies plaques souvenirs merchandise awards etc team fund will pay small trophies plaques winners other items will provided can secured cost team fund 53 One member committee will given responsibility providing streamers will reimbursed team fund 54 Any site bids volunteer officials will referred committee member charge current plans will submit proposal committee vote 55 AMA guidelines require vote Team Selection Committee choose site committee has reached decision March 31 team trials year decision will turned over president AMA arbitration Section 6Additional Duties 61 This committee will review proposals FAI rules changes submitted program participants vote committee will represent position FAI Combat fliers USA 62 One committee member will appointed handle proposals 63 This committee will accept responsi bility other needs arise respect FAI Combat program 64 The chairman committee will spokesman FAI Combat negotiations other Control Line team comrmttees Section 7Junior Award 71 All team trials entrants possess valid Junior Senior AMA license time team trials will eligible award winner will contestant matches won event two-way tie single tie-breaking match will flown event tie between three fliers will singleelimination flyoff byes necessary 72 The Junior award winner will invited accompany team world championships will have duties assisting team way can including pitting setting up equipment flying practice matches required will have same status team three mechanics funded team selection committee 73 FundingThe Junior award winner will receive minimum $600 team fund amount money available team members exceeds $2400 will receive equal 25% share other three team members entry fees taken Junior/Senior entrants exceeds either above figures will receive money taken Jr/Sr entry fees Also see 35c 74 AlternatesThe second third place contestants will alternates top three take trip award will carry over next program winner also wins regular place team job AMA-funded mechanic award will go first alternate 75 MatchingThe Jr/Sr entrants will matched same other contestants document entitled World Championship Teams Procedures Governing Academys Sponsor ship FAI Teams describes standards team selection programs governed Any items specified within team selection program will covered under Procedures event dispute discrepancy Proce dures will take precedence over team selection program ember 1992 115 SCALE SHOOT OUT August 2123 1992 Muncie Indiana AMAs New National Flying Site Set sights two major scale events Preliminary Scale Shoot Outfeaturing winners 1991 Scale Masters 1992 Top Gun 1992 AMA National Aeromodeling Championships head head competition Main Event Representatives sixteen countries competing title World Champion F4B Control Line F4C Radio Control Scale COME SHARE THE EXPERIENCE f 0 C US Competition CONTEST COORDINATORS I Robert Wilkie 19 Everett St Rockland MA 02370 II FFICLJIND Richard Sobrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven 1421 RC Pyt & Soar Ernest Nikodem 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 BC Pail & other RC Richard Kircher 9 Sheffield Way Clark NJ 07166 III CL & FF AMA Headquarters Competition Department BC Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St. Allentown PA 18103 East BC M Weisesbach 4568 W 146th Cleveland OH 44135 West IV CL& FF Bob Nicks 1211 Brookgreen Dr Cary NC 27511 RC Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322-2742 V RC James Miller 2378 Upper Drive Pearl MS 39208 FF W Johnson 4112 White Acres Rd Montgomery AL 38106 CL Joseph Mesd 1339 Renasalser St Jacksonville FL 32205 Vi RC except Soaring C Gray 201 Hulman Salem Rd Terre Haste IN 47803 RC Soaring Dale Folkening 1544 Darien Lake Dr Darien IL 60559 FF Jim Bennett 324 Heltenstein Ave St Louis MO 63119 SCALE John Guenther 21609 Borden-Greenville Rd Borden IN 47106 INDOOR Richard 001g 6 Canary Hill Dr Dm0 Ml 48359 FREE FLIGHT Chuck Markon 655 Carlisle Deerheld IL 60015 CL SPEED & TEAM RACE Bill Lee 3522 Tamariak Ls Missouri City TX 77459 CL COMBAT Mack Henry 269 Elysian Fields Nashville TN 37211 CL AEROBATiCS Windy Urtnowoki 9 Union Ave Lisle Ferry NJ 07843 CL William Bad Bodzioch Jr 1800 Trail Ridge St Arlington Halghta IL 80004 VII CL & FF AMA Headquartera Competition Department entire district except Michigan RC Leon Cordy N4503 Highway 55 Chilton WI 53014 Michigan BC Wayne Yaager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 48174 VIII Randy Randolph PO Boa 271048 Dallas TX 75227 IX Mike Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 RC Judy Gerken 2088 South Raleigh St Denver CO 80219 X Ellis Hall 5543 Willow Oak Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 No Harry Apsian 27704 Saddle Rd Rolling Hills CA 90274 So Frank Gomes 2241 Noah St Honolulu HI 98816 Hvwaii Utah Arizona David Litt 1111 N 84th St 53 Mesa AZ 85205 XI Dick Salter 7217 So 133rd St Seattle WA 98178 RC WT Bill Smith 10825 44th Ave SW Seattle WA 98146 Bold Face Setow indicates Chairman el Cenlent Seard INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 ii Doag Barber 146 Strailon House Maple Shade NJ 08052 III Walt VanGorder 5669 Victory View Ln Cincinnati OH 45233 IV Don Srull 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102 V John Martin 2180 Tigertail Miami FL 33133 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I George Higgins PO Boo 561 North Pembroke MA 02358 II Joe Ortiz 33-52 85th 201 Jackson Heights NY 11372 III Laird Jackson 1100 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 IV Wayne Foster 101 Forest Dr Advance NC 27006 V Dave Hematraught P0 Bos 171 Moocks Corner SC 29461 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Strack 294 Harnbarg Rd Lyme CT 08371 II Bradley Bane 60 Lake Ave. Lyndonnille NY 14098 Ill Rady Klsiber 2021 Lakeland Ave Lakewood OH 44107 IV Joe Boyle Jr 219 Shenandoah Rd Hampton VA 23361 V Bonny Jenkins 3112 C Ralnes Rd Memphis TN 381 SCALE CONTEST BOARD I in Sean 52 Langholm Dr Nashua NH 03062 II Robert Clemens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14612 III Bill Carper 127 Pearl St Jackson OH 45040 IV Bob Karlsass 708 Bullen Dr Middletown Ott 19709 V DavId P1598 1389 Hanre NW Palm Bay FL 32907 ELECTRIC CONTEST BOARD I Nelson Whitman PO Boo 415 East Falmoath MA 02536 II John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ill Richard Simpson 332 39th Street Pittaburgh PA 15201 IV Woady Blanchard 1733 Beach Rd Hampton VA 23684 V Robert Nelson 390 San Jose Winter Haven FL 33884 SPECIAL EVENTS CONTEST BOARD AEROBATICS I Scott Melville 100 Chatham Tern Bridgeport CT 58606 II Thomas Johnaon 5 Forest View Dr Hopewell Jctn NY 12533 III B Hesseibrock 6320 Blaeherry HIll CI Cincinnati OH 45248 IV Tom Miller 19130 Brookgreen Garden Fl Hanteraville NC 28078 V John Faqas 724 Diane St Niceville FL 32578 VI Charles W Reed 5408 Wsodssn Rd Raytown MC 64133 HELICOPTER I Randy King 59 Wellinglord Ave. Athol MA 01331 II Horace Hagen iS Parkway P1 Red Bank NJ 07781 III Bill Curtis 216 Vernon Rd GreenvilleA 16125 IV Robert F Hsrris 257 Eatevez Rd La Flats MD 20046 V Tim Schoonard 2410 Depauw Ave Orlando FL 32804 RACING I Pete Reed 49 Anvil Dr Avon CT 08001 II Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 III Dane Lataha 1141 Colambos Ave Lernoyne PA 17043 IV CliBTellord 7417 Arrowoad Rd Bethesda MD 20817 V Gail Jacobson 2205 BAIley Terrace College Park GA 30349 SOARING I Fritz Bien 41 Sew Mill Rd Concord MA 01742 II Bill Miller PO Boo 335 Prhrceton Janction NJ 08550 III Gene SheIkey 217 Euclid Ave Scoildale PA 15683 IV Bob Champine 205 Tiptop Rd Newport News VA 25806 V Charles Anderson PO Bos 305 Tullahoma TN 37388 Vt Chudie Sotich 3851 W 82nd Race Chicago IL 80629 VII Richurd Doig 6 Carury Hit Dr Crinn Ml 48358 VIII Ralph Bad Teeny Ben 545 Richardnen TX 75899 IX Stan Chilton 7358 Lincoln Wichita KS 67311-3302 9 Clarence Mather 2358 Ten OShanter Ave Biohop CA 93514-1944 XI Ardy Taglistlrs 659-B Taybir Rd NW Solem OR 97304 Vt CE Rabbert 349 Hitoborn Ave Lexington KY 40511 VII Larry 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focus Competition ANoteFromthe nical Director Bob Underwood questions surfaces now regarding competitive aspects aeromodeling recognized sport Proponents concept aeromodeling sport can justifiably argue various elements necessary sport recognition exist within aeromodeling competition However limit concept sport activities require some higher level physical skill model airplane activity would qualify Possible exceptions such hand-launch gliders might exist large extraordinary physical skills necessary compare other activities considered sports modeling will find parallels include events requiring above-average reflexes training practice hand-eye coordination equipment etc will consider equipment aspect column assured interesting ramifica tions issue hasnt model flying recog nized sport reasons range toy airplane percep tion held public lack concerted effort modeling community promoting concept basic problem very few events ever offer ingredients necessary make sporting events recognized sport event must represent competition Having winner loser bunch finishers between wont get event sport page newspaper regular basis did National Aeromodeling Championships would certainly qualify over 90 events scads winners losers sporting event Actually reasons fails fulfill sport goal has events writers opinion few modeling events sport potential scene present time events contain requisite competition other important elements well elements include thrill victory agony defeat pageantry commercial support contest contest until includes contestants high skill levels drama contestants continued page 110 years F3C Technicai Meeting TM held March 26 1992 well attended two new members present Several proposais general nature voted F3C TM because affect us wellParticipants meeting included Dr Georg Breiner Austria observer Bernard Declert France observer Dag Eckhoff Norway S/C member Horace Hagen USA S/C Chairman Ritsuri Honda Japan observer Peter Oberli Switzerland S/C member Antonis Papadopoulos Greece S/C member Henry van Loon Netherlands observer Jan van Vliet Nether lands observer first proposal recommended FAJ Sporting Code sold instead distributed no cost proposal made because recent times ClAM has given charter financially selfsustaining TM favor proposal stipulation charge limited 15 Swiss francs less Another proposal recommended charge 40 Swiss francs made entry onto International Aeromodeling Sporting Calendar proposal recommended TM proviso Horace Hagen Subcommittee Chairman money collected must remain under control ClAM Bureau category generated funds Italians proposed ClAM Bureau have control over list judges jury members used world championships WC F3C TM recommended category chairman person appointed him mandatory member jury WC TM also recommended world championships judges include least judge world region continent represented previous world championships Another proposal Italians recommended F3A F3C F3D Subcommittees S/Cs reunited F3C TM curious Italians excluded F3B S/C could get answer TM did recommend proposal because four F3 Subcom mittees specialized today decision made split separate S/Cs F3A S/C submitted proposal change last sentence paragraph 112 Effective Date Rules Changes read follows Exceptions changes model specifications maneuver schedules shall receive separate consideration case allowing World Championship schedules F3C TM recommended proposal because will allow us introduce new maneuver schedules sooner past Italian proposal recommending world championship status category canceled less 10 countries participate two consecutive world championships recommended F3C TM present text paragraph 242 states case World Championships Jury must include least member ClAM Bureau Chairman ClAM particular Subcommittee Italians recommended changed case World Championships Jury must include least member ClAM Bureau member ClAM particular Subcommittee F3C TM recommended proposal change wording member Chairman-appointed member next proposal addressed paragraph 281 Sporting Code requested change first sentence read day before start competi tion transmitters used contest day must impounded kept under control special official continued page 112 September 1992 109 1992 FAI/CIAM Technical Meeting Report F3C Helicopters Key Dates Members AMA Headquarters staff will participate following activities during 1992 July 18 29 League Silent Flight 1992 National Championships Vincennes Indiana July 25 Executive Council Meeting Reston Virginia July 26 August 1 NSRCA Pan-Am Aerobatic Championships Lawrenceville Illinois July 31 August 6 EAA Experimental Aircraft Association Fly-In Oshkosh Wisconsin August 21 29 Scale World Champi onships Muncie Indiana September AMA renewals mailed September 4- 7 National Free Flight Society NFFS AAAA Free Flight Contest Muncie Indiana September 5 -91992 22nd US Free Flight Championships Lost Hills California October 8- 11 Free Flight Team Finals Lost Hills California October 29 November 1 RCHTA Radio Control Hobby Trade Associa tion Show Chicago Illinois focus Competition Technical Director Continued going head head must also involve spectators action easy task since too often event slanted toward spectator competition compromised other hand contestant considered may no spectators worry about last decade Byron Originals presented event Ida Grove Iowa received tremendous amount coverage media Its modeling media speak show appeared nationally various media forms including television Certainly pageantry commercial support exist event portrays model aviation very sophisticated technically advanced activity lacks ingredi ent no competition Please dont misunderstand am suggesting should Byron presentation outstanding best doing what designed However competition probably will never wind up sports page newspaper sports segment late news Three events scene time could possibly recognized having achieved being close true sport goal Tournament Champions TOC oldest three true have never attended event safe say elements mentioned earlier present TOC certainly top-drawer competi tion contestants recognized best Radio Control Aerobatics fliers world Bear mind people chosen flying ability building ability Just golfers tennis players Indy drivers required build equipment neither TOC participants doesnt detract performance rather actually enhances cannot deny commercial support both standpoint exhibitors substantial prizes other end spectrum least far longevity concerned Reno style air racing utilizing large RC models event burst upon scene end last year has potential achiev ingsport~ status will take few years see what will develop event third event Top Gun have personal experience since have flown three its four years existence owes its life dynamic force vision Frank Tiano just few short years has developed something incorporates strong competi tive program also promotes model aviation positive way exhibitors demonstrations factored event has considerable substance appeal both competitor spectator stood flight line Frank during airshow portion Sunday years event demonstration flights complete background music commentary received enthusiasm general spectators modelers Frank intent what happening gaze shifted flying grandstands times punched air exclaimed hear Weve got Theyre modelers theyre involved right fact during actual competition spectators responded audible waves emotion ranged delight flight well done gasps agony miscue resulted crash Everybody present part event what happens sporting event Will events help model aviation wind up sport section news Could sheer grit determination will cause happen Ill put money Frank Tiano Top Gun time certainly seems know what takes promote event attuned delicate balance required separate competition show Time will tell persons reading column may well ask whole issue really care As know modelers fly build recreational purposes involved directly competition looking another way people drive car Indy play tennis Wimbledon play baseball Busch Stadium beyond spectators vicariously participate events spectator what makes sporting event happen Otherwise simply contest between two individuals recognition helps make sporting event sporting event Both TOC Top Gun attract spectators come great distances share event Ask yourself Lest think am inclined belittle importance other events currently scene please assured Just week after Top Gun experience year attended Mint Julep Scale Contest Kentucky very large contest held miles city Currently hosted Southern Indiana Modelers Kentucky State Park Department 20-year-old event attracts 80 Radio Control Scale contestants year interesting note during noon break between rounds Saturday several thousand spectators mill around display models runway people come drive middle Ken tucky contestants come because Julep first-rate contest offers wider range Radio Control Scale events other contest United States including AMA Nationals attracting some top names Scale community Julep does excellent job creating training atmosphere neophyte Scale competi tor Its kinda like Pro-Am tournament golf Can aeromodeling become recognized sport Its possible will take tremendous amount effort promotion element have lacked years kind strong commercial support Thats talked about often just doesnt happen think about difference between what modeling has accomplished accomplished what has happened EAA event Oshkosh comes down promotional support have dont Once glimmer support surfaces tends become self-perpetuating want sport concept happen cant answer question can tell what occasioned writing column however renewal feeling felt writer some years came result two events within time period week half Since arrival AMA Headquarters 1985 has very difficult adequately prepare contest work necessary building practice time just doesnt exist have tended rationalize say place sun going events now because enjoy friendships cultivated over years Well may true fooling myself about wanting competitive longer Top Gun Mint Julep really pumped up first time years able put solid flights did need excuses explanations Along camaraderie competi tors outstanding made feel just great Am fueling sport/competi tion controversy Probably darn competition supplies important ingredient modeling scene involves competitor general modeler well know does otherwise spectators modeling event would nonmodelers doesnt happen postscript column directed friends might wonder whether trusty Underwood van suffering transmissionitis got Underwoods home Sunday after Mint Julep answer no did gave up Nitro West Virginia doesnt sound like vacation spot you obviously petrochemical van Stormavik stayed Underwoods went home day late rental car following week made trip back West Virginia liberate van Model Aviation focus Competition RC Equipment Certified following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently certified registered professional test laboratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting being better Radio Control equip ment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz frequency spacing testing done specifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing presented matter information construed endorsement products listed Ace RIC Nautical Commander Receiver Part No Pro 810 Ace RIC Olympic V Receiver Part No Pro 810 Ace R/C Silver Seven Receiver Part No Pro 810 Ace R/CMicropro 8000 Receiver Part No Pro 810 Airtronics Caliber 3P FM Receiver Part No 92736 Airtronics Infinity 600 FM Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Infinity 600 PCM Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Spectra POM 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Module FM MD7P Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RE Module 93772 Airtronics Module EM MD7SP Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG4R Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6P Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6H Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG4R Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG6DR Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard EM VG6H Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard EM VG7P Receiver Part No 92775 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vision PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Vision PCM 85P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Micro Dual Conversion 4-channel EM Receiver Receiver Part No 92745 Cirrus Excell RC-4E Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx RC-4E Cirrus Excell RC-4P Receiver Part No CR-224A Tx RC-4P Cirrus Excell RC-7F Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx CR-7F Cirrus Excell RC-7P Receiver Part No CR-227A Tx CR-7P Cox Cobra Two 918320 A/D AX29ME8308 Receiver Part No AXZ9MF8219 Cox Cobra Three 918330 A/D AX29ME8308 Receiver Part No AXZ9ME8319 FutabaConquest EP-4NBF EM Receiver Part No EP-R127DE FutabaConquest EP-4NBP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R124DP FutabaConquest EP-6NFK EM Receiver Part No FP-R127DE EutabaConquest EP-6NPK PCM Receiver Part No R127DP FutabaConquest FP-SNLH FM Receiver Part No EP-R128DE FutabaConquest EP-6NHP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R128DP FutabaEP-SUAF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaEP-5UAP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaEP-7UAF EM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaEP-7UAES FM Receiver Part No EP-R128DE FutabaEP-7UAP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaEP-7UAPS PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaEP-7UHF FM Receiver Part No EP-R128DE FutabaEP-7UHP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaFP-855A PCM Receiver Part No EP-R128DP FutabaEP-855H PCM Receiver Part No EP-R128DP FutabaEP-9VAP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaEP-9VHP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaAttack EP-4NBL AM Standard Receiver Part No EP-Ri 14H FutabaAttack EP-4NBL AM Glider Receiver Part No EP-R114H FutabaAttack FP-4NBL AM Electric Receiver Part No MCR-4A FutabaFP-SUA AM Receiver Part No EP-Ri 17H FutabaEP-5NLP PCM Receiver Part No EP-RiOSIP Hitec USA Focus 4EM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H4SPGP31 FM Hitec USA Eocus 4EFM IEHFOC4S6 Receiver Part No H45M1C535 Hitec USA Eocus 4GFM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H45M1C535 Hitec USA Focus 5 Hell EM IEHFOC4S6 Receiver Part No H4SPGP31 EM Hitec USA Focus 6FM IEHFOC4S6 Receiver Part No H45PGP31 FM Hitec USA Master SP Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457EP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM Hitec USA Master 7 & 7 Hell Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457EP Tx RE Module MAS 457FM JR RC * JR FM receiver Receiver Part No NER-226X JR PCM Receiver Part No NER-236XZ JR RC * JR FM Receiver Receiver Part No NER-527X JR RC * JR AM Receiver Receiver Part No NER-854X JR RC Max PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RC * X-347 NET-C127UZ Receiver Part No NER-627XZ Tx NET-J72P JR RC * Max EM-NET W125 V H & 124 FM Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC Vegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X JRRC* PCM 10-NET AllO FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-91OXZ JR RC Max Computer-NET W126 EZ HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC * Vegas Computer-NET W126 EG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC * Apollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Apollo-7 Airplane-NET-DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 Hell-NET-Ni 27H Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Century-7 Airplane-NET-N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Century-7 SS Hli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Century-7 SS Airplane-N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Century-7 PCM Heli-NET-N127AH Receiver Part NER-627X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RC * Century-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RC * Max 4-NET-B124AM Receiver Part No NER-324 Kyosho Advance Series 91 FM 7-channel Receiver Part No KRS-DC7-RX Kyosho Advance Series 91 PCM 5-channel Receiver Part No KRS-PCMS RX RCD Inc Platinum Series H45M1C535 ROD Inc Platinum Series AM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD Inc Platinum Series FM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP31 FM WorldExpert EM Series EnginesReceiver Model HP7RM 72E * For JR ABC&W logo receiver denotes narrowband Future issues Model Aviation will contain expanded listing additional information received AMA September1992 111 info c us Competition FAVCIAM Meeting Continued proposal recommended F3C TM written text later modified Plenary meeting read day before start competition transmitters contest site must impounded kept under control special official version approved majority delegates F3C TM made proposal delete paragraph 542 Sporting Code because builder-of-the-model rule cannot has enforced proposal recommended F3C Technical Meeting next proposal originated SIC member UK initially endorsed F3C S/C However after discussions 1991 World Champion ships Australia became quite clear recommendation would result 15cm3 engines running 30% nitromethane well As intent proposal withdrawn After 1992 proposals dispensed floor opened discussion other matters brought up subject noise limits F3C category analyzed measurements made 1991 WC Australia pointed out results showed excessive variation three sound readings made 38 models circulated proposed new method measuring sound levels recom mended TM participants try scheme countries new method uses stationary microphone has model held captive rotating table distance center table microphone fixed three meters sound level measured engine running 10000 rpm model slowly rotating through 360 degrees method will allow us reduce variation measured sound levels caused hand-held microphone hovering helicopter will also allow us find maximum sound level radiated model direction exact engine speed recommenda tion time may have changed experience gained next subject discussed judging criteria introduced copy document presented technical symposium during 1991 World Championships original idea elemental scoring Tom Unger 1991 USA F3C Team Manager S/C member Peter Oberli made copy document promised try scheme Switzerland during 1992 contest season As chairman F3C S/C attended ClAM Bureau meeting held day before ClAM Plenary meeting 1995 World Air Games Ikariada held Greece discussed during Bureau meeting suggested F3C event elevated World Champion ships discussed topic last years TM suggested F3C participation limited Open Interna tional competition order repeat triple event Aerolympics theme Since no other offers made during Bureau meeting run F3C World Champs 1995 unable convince Bureau 1995 WC should part Ikariada During Plenary meeting Polish Aero Club did come forward another offer F3C however also being planned Aerolympics F3A F3C F3D Ijust hope flying sites various events will separated enough can run indepen dently Helmut Ziegler Switzerland handed copy provisional RC Helicopter Scale rules written well-known Scale builder flier Karl-Heinz Charlie Unrein entire text written German few us could read will ask Charlie have translated English will circulate F3C S/C comment will also submit chairman F4C RC Scale Subcommit tee Mr Dennis Thumpston get view should have jurisdiction potentially new event FAI Control Line Aerobatics Team Selection Program Purpose III Contest Criteria CL Precision Aerobatics Team Selection Program 1994 will use single team selection contest Finals held springlsummer 1993 Finals shall used select three team members will represent United States 1994 FAJ F2B World Championships An alternate team member shall also chosen compete event team member unable fulfill obligation IL Qualification Only AMA members have also joined NAA entered team selection program eligible compete position team program entry fee $100 must sent AMA Headquarters postmarked no later 30 days prior Finals Caution Allow 10 days mail delivery late entry fee $125 may accepted Finals site day prior contest Any fees collected site must forwarded AMA Headquarters Contest Director immediately after contest Refund requests will honored such request received AMA Headquarters no later two days prior first day Finals location date time Finals will announced soon possible Finals contest shall selected vote Team Selection Committee among bids submitted AMA Headquarters Deadline receiving Finals bids AMA Headquarters December 31 1992 Rules Finals contest shall accordance current FAI Sporting Code AMA rules cannot used see World Championship Teams Procedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAT Teams page 3 para C4 addition FAI Sporting Code following will apply 1 Judges prohibited seeing posted scores before end meet 2 Circles shall alternated round fliers will rotate 3 chief judge may chair judge 4 Judges will warmed up noncontestants 5 Any individual has coached contestant within three months prohib ited serving judge 6 site can secured Finals will held Mt Comfort Labor Day weekend 7 No half points will allowed scoring see FAI Sporting Code 4212 page 39 An FAI jury appointed AMA Executive Council shall preside Finals Team Selection Committee will submit five nominees consideration jury members Nominees must fall within guidelines Standing Rules Bylaws Academy Model AeronauticsFAI Juries Team Selections IV Budget entry fees donations will held account AMA Headquarters No 50% total entry fees collected may used Finals expenses Request advancement Finals expenses may permitted approval Team Selection Committee funds must accounted detail accompa nied receipts Any reimbursement officials including travel lodging expenses will made AMA Headquarters after report submitted CD accompanied request receipts has received approval Team Selection CommitContinued page 113 112 Modei Aviation focus Competition FAI Combat F2D Team Selection Program 1994 Program Section 1Format 1 Purpose select three-man team Combat fliers represent United States FAI World Championships provide line alternates back up team event withdrawal primary team members collect funding team mechanics 11 Method team alternates will selected flying triple elimination contest 12 Entries Any US citizen AMA license NAA membership may pay entry fee compete 13 Internal committee business will handled accordance AMAs FAI Program Management Line Authority document 14 This program will remain effect permanently may amended revised majority vote TSC program participants accordance timetable Section 2Rules 20 The individual matches team trials shall run according FAI Combat rules stand October 15th evenFAI Control Line continued page 112 tee possible CD should forecast such reimbursements submit approval Team Selection Committee prior Finals Money remaining team fund may used following team expenses 1 travel expenses paid AMA 2 vehicle rental 3 meals official practice days 4 other expenses approved majority vote Team Selection Committee budget must submitted team manager prior disbursement team funds V Team Selection Guidelines document entitled World Champi onship Team Procedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAL Teams describes standards team selection programs governed Any items specified within team selection program will covered under proce dures document event dispute discrepancy procedures document will take precedence over team selection program * AMA SINCE 1936 numbered year preceding team trials Example October 15 1988 freeze date 1989 team trials [1990 team selection program] 21 The FAI elimination system will replaced following triple elimina tion system a Entrants will continue compete until have lost three matches until matrix ends per 24f b There will drawing contestant matching team trials After initial draw matches will systematically determined matrix matching system c The matrix will publicly displayed times matching will accomplished front desire watch 22 Matrix procedures a The matrix will composed enough columns rows contain entries layout will follows Entrants Vertical Horizontal Columns Rows Upto93 to123 3to153 64 7to204 1to244 5to284 9or305 1to355 6 above5as required 23 The matrix round will formed modifying previous matrix follows first column remains stationary second column moves up space third column moves up two spaces fourth column moves up three spaces fifth column moves up four spaces 24 a If number contestants does fill matrix last spaces will left empty treated contestants eliminated b Matches will determined reading matrix left right downward reading book two contestants appear next other will matched together c At end round odd man will matched against first man following round Thus two contes tants match could different rounds d As contestants eliminated numbers crossed off crossed-off numbers remain matrix making new matches official will read through matrix skipping over crossed-out numbers until finds pair contestants match together e This system will provide number unique matches equal number horizontal rows Thus after five rounds five-row matrix previous matrix will repeat does mean matches will repeat because will numerous crossed-out numbers time f The matrix matching system will used until three contestants less three losses remain time contestant has two losses has flown less match last contestant receive three losses matrix matching will continue Matrix matching will continue until no contestant remains two losses less match flown last contestant receive three losses until last contestant receive three losses has wins other contestant three losses g Although system has strong tendency avoid repeat matches could occur later contest no case will matches rearranged other reason 25 As fliers eliminated CD appointed scorekeeper will begin post final standings last place working up first place Places will determined primarily number wins secondarily least number losses among equal wins 26 Ties significant places will broken flying additional matches among involved tie have lost three matches a As minimum ties place top three ranking top three alternates 4th through 6th place will flown off b If three people involved tie random-draw single-elimination flyoff described FAI Sporting Code section 4416 through h will used resolve tie c Tie-breaking matches will result people being placed higher lower places originally involved tie d If some fliers choose participate flyoff will placed bottom positions involved tie below elected fly e Fliers decide tied places flipping coin forfeiting match another flier will also placed below actually flew matches f At least top 10 entrants will listed team members possible alternates 27 The time between start matches will 10 minutes minutes ending 0 event director will give signal start engines Launch will given end match minutes ending 5 will no delays September 1992 113 contestants request officials have option skipping entire ten-minute period necessary flier scheduled fly two consecutive matches ten-minute period will automatically skipped 271 Matches will flown same order scheduled matrix system order matches will changed request contestants 28 Protests a Informal protests may made verbally CD contestant still satisfied result informal protest may file formal protest b Formal protests must submitted writing accompanied $10 protest fee Upon payment fee CD will suspend flying matches depend outcome protest contestant must submit written protest within 30 minutes posting fee formal protest will decided three-man jury appointed FAI Executive Committee jury will include either CD original judges persons involved protest c If protest rejected fee will go local organizing club based protest outcome match changed fee will returned protestor d The person against protest filed may submit rebuttal counterprotest payment fee within 30 minutes decision e The decision jury final no appeal higher authority 29 After match itemized score will publicly posted score will include cuts minutes seconds air time reason amount penalties score will posted before beginning next match circle 210 Weather delays foul weather prevents contest being completed original schedule days contest will carry over next day 211 If match results tie according current FAI rules will reflown end round 212 Match scoring 2121 Matches will scored four pairs cut counters stationed approximately 90-degree increments around circle pair will submit written score scorekeeper immediately after match consulting other counters pair cut counts will treated unit will mixed matched other scores create extreme combinations necessary cut counters fulltime officials Contestants may recruited part-time basis 2122 The scorekeeper will compute Competition result match using four cut counts same contestant winner using three four scores will declared winner median score middle score reported will posted official result Any other outcome 2 blue/2 yellow 2 blue/2 ties 1 blue/3 ties etc will declared inconclu sive reflown 2123 Air time will scored panel three timers will have no other duties pair backup timers may also cut counters Unless accident equipment malfunction three primary timers will determine score suggested primary timers use audio tape recorder document air time during match same air time will used computing four possible scores 2124 The center marshal will have ability impose penalties sole authority Other penalties must made agreement two officials Penalties will turned scorekeeper writing end match cut count scorekeeper will assure contestant penalized once once offense whether observed two officials same penalties will used computing four possible scores 2125 The center marshal will give order start engines count down minute give signal launch order start stop combat fourminute match time will timed outside circle will begin center marshals signal launch Section 3Budget 31 The official FAI Combat Team Fund will held escrow AMA Headquar ters 32 The entry finals fee $50 payable AMA Headquarters Caution Allow 10 days mail delivery An onsite entry finals fee shall 11/2 times early entry fee late entry will allowed up pilots meeting held evening before competition such fees shall remitted AMA Headquarters contest director Note program participant defined has participated both last two selection cycles people automatically receive ballots mailings new participant may preregister program payment $10 will apply total entry fee person elects enter finalsthis payment will place him mailing list current program Program participants withdraw program after having paid full entry fee may request receive refund $25 33 Any additional income donations will contributed team fund AMA Headquarters 34 Team trials expenses will amount no 25% money fund 35 After team trials expenses paid remaining money will divided among three team members Junior award winner a If less $2400 fund Junior award winner will allocated $600 three team members will receive equal share remainder b If $2400 fund Junior award winner three team members will receive equal share c In event no Junior award winner funds allocated Junior may used team members d The team members may use share fund legitimate world championship expenses expenses limited 1 travel expenses paid AMA 2 vehicle rentals 3 excess baggage 4 mechanic travel 5 mechanic supporter fees Note AMA does pay model box transportation uniforms arrange pay transit fuel e Team members withdraw team must return AMA funds remitted Section 4Schedule Guidelines 41 The following schedule arranged correspond document entitled World Championship Teams Proce dures Governing Academys Sponsor ship FAI Teams appendix Control Line world championships held years team trials/finals odd years Odd yrThree weeks before finalsscheduled precontest meetingpostmark deadline entries Send entries AMA HQ Team trials held date determined Team Selection Committee precontest meeting held 700 pm night before first day competition First day flyingfirst four rounds Second day flying remaining rounds Third day flying weather day required Shortly following finals committee elections critique team trials begin 114 Model Aviation focus focus Competition yr World championships July/Augusually held yr Sept At conclusion world championship before committee chairman solicits proposals/amendments comments previous program aid commit tee development succeeding program yr The committee reviews OctINov puts agrees upon pro gram format presenta tion participants yr Dec Program participants vote necessary Odd yr Jan Publish mail participants final approved program Years Deadline receive AMA Sept 1 rules change proposals atHQ Annual/Aug 1 Deadline receive FAI rules change proposals AMA HQ 42 Precontest meeting schedule 421 Attendance meeting mandatory however very important contestants mechanics officials attend familiarize themselves organization contest have input discussion rules procedures meeting will repeated contest site fail attend Contest Director may hold final briefing officials before start flying Decisions made meeting will changed briefing 422 Agenda Items introductions opening remarks b checking AMA NAA licenses Contestants must have someone present AMA NAA license included match drawing Presentation licenses will finalize entry end possibility partial refund Contestants may withdraw time apply partial refund entry fee c announcement team entries team entries approved d drawing contestant numbers accordance matrix matching system e election jury f explanation contest procedures contest director Opportunity questions contestants Rulings jury required g explanation FAI rules contest director Opportunity questions contestants Rulings jury required h closing statement adjournment 423 Dinner served some point agenda according local arrangements Section 5Current Planning 51 One person will given responsi bility organizing current team trials responsibility will include a flying site b officials c place pre-contest meeting d equipment such PA system chalk lines tables chairs etc 52 One member committee will given responsibility providing trophies plaques souvenirs merchandise awards etc team fund will pay small trophies plaques winners other items will provided can secured cost team fund 53 One member committee will given responsibility providing streamers will reimbursed team fund 54 Any site bids volunteer officials will referred committee member charge current plans will submit proposal committee vote 55 AMA guidelines require vote Team Selection Committee choose site committee has reached decision March 31 team trials year decision will turned over president AMA arbitration Section 6Additional Duties 61 This committee will review proposals FAI rules changes submitted program participants vote committee will represent position FAI Combat fliers USA 62 One committee member will appointed handle proposals 63 This committee will accept responsi bility other needs arise respect FAI Combat program 64 The chairman committee will spokesman FAI Combat negotiations other Control Line team comrmttees Section 7Junior Award 71 All team trials entrants possess valid Junior Senior AMA license time team trials will eligible award winner will contestant matches won event two-way tie single tie-breaking match will flown event tie between three fliers will singleelimination flyoff byes necessary 72 The Junior award winner will invited accompany team world championships will have duties assisting team way can including pitting setting up equipment flying practice matches required will have same status team three mechanics funded team selection committee 73 FundingThe Junior award winner will receive minimum $600 team fund amount money available team members exceeds $2400 will receive equal 25% share other three team members entry fees taken Junior/Senior entrants exceeds either above figures will receive money taken Jr/Sr entry fees Also see 35c 74 AlternatesThe second third place contestants will alternates top three take trip award will carry over next program winner also wins regular place team job AMA-funded mechanic award will go first alternate 75 MatchingThe Jr/Sr entrants will matched same other contestants document entitled World Championship Teams Procedures Governing Academys Sponsor ship FAI Teams describes standards team selection programs governed Any items specified within team selection program will covered under Procedures event dispute discrepancy Proce dures will take precedence over team selection program ember 1992 115 SCALE SHOOT OUT August 2123 1992 Muncie Indiana AMAs New National Flying Site Set sights two major scale events Preliminary Scale Shoot Outfeaturing winners 1991 Scale Masters 1992 Top Gun 1992 AMA National Aeromodeling Championships head head competition Main Event Representatives sixteen countries competing title World Champion F4B Control Line F4C Radio Control Scale COME SHARE THE EXPERIENCE f 0 C US Competition CONTEST COORDINATORS I Robert Wilkie 19 Everett St Rockland MA 02370 II FFICLJIND Richard Sobrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven 1421 RC Pyt & Soar Ernest Nikodem 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 BC Pail & other RC Richard Kircher 9 Sheffield Way Clark NJ 07166 III CL & FF AMA Headquarters Competition Department BC Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St. Allentown PA 18103 East BC M Weisesbach 4568 W 146th Cleveland OH 44135 West IV CL& FF Bob Nicks 1211 Brookgreen Dr Cary NC 27511 RC Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322-2742 V RC James Miller 2378 Upper Drive Pearl MS 39208 FF W Johnson 4112 White Acres Rd Montgomery AL 38106 CL Joseph Mesd 1339 Renasalser St Jacksonville FL 32205 Vi RC except Soaring C Gray 201 Hulman Salem Rd Terre Haste IN 47803 RC Soaring Dale Folkening 1544 Darien Lake Dr Darien IL 60559 FF Jim Bennett 324 Heltenstein Ave St Louis MO 63119 SCALE John Guenther 21609 Borden-Greenville Rd Borden IN 47106 INDOOR Richard 001g 6 Canary Hill Dr Dm0 Ml 48359 FREE FLIGHT Chuck Markon 655 Carlisle Deerheld IL 60015 CL SPEED & TEAM RACE Bill Lee 3522 Tamariak Ls Missouri City TX 77459 CL COMBAT Mack Henry 269 Elysian Fields Nashville TN 37211 CL AEROBATiCS Windy Urtnowoki 9 Union Ave Lisle Ferry NJ 07843 CL William Bad Bodzioch Jr 1800 Trail Ridge St Arlington Halghta IL 80004 VII CL & FF AMA Headquartera Competition Department entire district except Michigan RC Leon Cordy N4503 Highway 55 Chilton WI 53014 Michigan BC Wayne Yaager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 48174 VIII Randy Randolph PO Boa 271048 Dallas TX 75227 IX Mike Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 RC Judy Gerken 2088 South Raleigh St Denver CO 80219 X Ellis Hall 5543 Willow Oak Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 No Harry Apsian 27704 Saddle Rd Rolling Hills CA 90274 So Frank Gomes 2241 Noah St Honolulu HI 98816 Hvwaii Utah Arizona David Litt 1111 N 84th St 53 Mesa AZ 85205 XI Dick Salter 7217 So 133rd St Seattle WA 98178 RC WT Bill Smith 10825 44th Ave SW Seattle WA 98146 Bold Face Setow indicates Chairman el Cenlent Seard INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 ii Doag Barber 146 Strailon House Maple Shade NJ 08052 III Walt VanGorder 5669 Victory View Ln Cincinnati OH 45233 IV Don Srull 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102 V John Martin 2180 Tigertail Miami FL 33133 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I George Higgins PO Boo 561 North Pembroke MA 02358 II Joe Ortiz 33-52 85th 201 Jackson Heights NY 11372 III Laird Jackson 1100 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 IV Wayne Foster 101 Forest Dr Advance NC 27006 V Dave Hematraught P0 Bos 171 Moocks Corner SC 29461 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Strack 294 Harnbarg Rd Lyme CT 08371 II Bradley Bane 60 Lake Ave. Lyndonnille NY 14098 Ill Rady Klsiber 2021 Lakeland Ave Lakewood OH 44107 IV Joe Boyle Jr 219 Shenandoah Rd Hampton VA 23361 V Bonny Jenkins 3112 C Ralnes Rd Memphis TN 381 SCALE CONTEST BOARD I in Sean 52 Langholm Dr Nashua NH 03062 II Robert Clemens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14612 III Bill Carper 127 Pearl St Jackson OH 45040 IV Bob Karlsass 708 Bullen Dr Middletown Ott 19709 V DavId P1598 1389 Hanre NW Palm Bay FL 32907 ELECTRIC CONTEST BOARD I Nelson Whitman PO Boo 415 East Falmoath MA 02536 II John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ill Richard Simpson 332 39th Street Pittaburgh PA 15201 IV Woady Blanchard 1733 Beach Rd Hampton VA 23684 V Robert Nelson 390 San Jose Winter Haven FL 33884 SPECIAL EVENTS CONTEST BOARD AEROBATICS I Scott Melville 100 Chatham Tern Bridgeport CT 58606 II Thomas Johnaon 5 Forest View Dr Hopewell Jctn NY 12533 III B Hesseibrock 6320 Blaeherry HIll CI Cincinnati OH 45248 IV Tom Miller 19130 Brookgreen Garden Fl Hanteraville NC 28078 V John Faqas 724 Diane St Niceville FL 32578 VI Charles W Reed 5408 Wsodssn Rd Raytown MC 64133 HELICOPTER I Randy King 59 Wellinglord Ave. Athol MA 01331 II Horace Hagen iS Parkway P1 Red Bank NJ 07781 III Bill Curtis 216 Vernon Rd 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/09
Page Numbers: 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116
focus Competition ANoteFromthe nical Director Bob Underwood questions surfaces now regarding competitive aspects aeromodeling recognized sport Proponents concept aeromodeling sport can justifiably argue various elements necessary sport recognition exist within aeromodeling competition However limit concept sport activities require some higher level physical skill model airplane activity would qualify Possible exceptions such hand-launch gliders might exist large extraordinary physical skills necessary compare other activities considered sports modeling will find parallels include events requiring above-average reflexes training practice hand-eye coordination equipment etc will consider equipment aspect column assured interesting ramifica tions issue hasnt model flying recog nized sport reasons range toy airplane percep tion held public lack concerted effort modeling community promoting concept basic problem very few events ever offer ingredients necessary make sporting events recognized sport event must represent competition Having winner loser bunch finishers between wont get event sport page newspaper regular basis did National Aeromodeling Championships would certainly qualify over 90 events scads winners losers sporting event Actually reasons fails fulfill sport goal has events writers opinion few modeling events sport potential scene present time events contain requisite competition other important elements well elements include thrill victory agony defeat pageantry commercial support contest contest until includes contestants high skill levels drama contestants continued page 110 years F3C Technicai Meeting TM held March 26 1992 well attended two new members present Several proposais general nature voted F3C TM because affect us wellParticipants meeting included Dr Georg Breiner Austria observer Bernard Declert France observer Dag Eckhoff Norway S/C member Horace Hagen USA S/C Chairman Ritsuri Honda Japan observer Peter Oberli Switzerland S/C member Antonis Papadopoulos Greece S/C member Henry van Loon Netherlands observer Jan van Vliet Nether lands observer first proposal recommended FAJ Sporting Code sold instead distributed no cost proposal made because recent times ClAM has given charter financially selfsustaining TM favor proposal stipulation charge limited 15 Swiss francs less Another proposal recommended charge 40 Swiss francs made entry onto International Aeromodeling Sporting Calendar proposal recommended TM proviso Horace Hagen Subcommittee Chairman money collected must remain under control ClAM Bureau category generated funds Italians proposed ClAM Bureau have control over list judges jury members used world championships WC F3C TM recommended category chairman person appointed him mandatory member jury WC TM also recommended world championships judges include least judge world region continent represented previous world championships Another proposal Italians recommended F3A F3C F3D Subcommittees S/Cs reunited F3C TM curious Italians excluded F3B S/C could get answer TM did recommend proposal because four F3 Subcom mittees specialized today decision made split separate S/Cs F3A S/C submitted proposal change last sentence paragraph 112 Effective Date Rules Changes read follows Exceptions changes model specifications maneuver schedules shall receive separate consideration case allowing World Championship schedules F3C TM recommended proposal because will allow us introduce new maneuver schedules sooner past Italian proposal recommending world championship status category canceled less 10 countries participate two consecutive world championships recommended F3C TM present text paragraph 242 states case World Championships Jury must include least member ClAM Bureau Chairman ClAM particular Subcommittee Italians recommended changed case World Championships Jury must include least member ClAM Bureau member ClAM particular Subcommittee F3C TM recommended proposal change wording member Chairman-appointed member next proposal addressed paragraph 281 Sporting Code requested change first sentence read day before start competi tion transmitters used contest day must impounded kept under control special official continued page 112 September 1992 109 1992 FAI/CIAM Technical Meeting Report F3C Helicopters Key Dates Members AMA Headquarters staff will participate following activities during 1992 July 18 29 League Silent Flight 1992 National Championships Vincennes Indiana July 25 Executive Council Meeting Reston Virginia July 26 August 1 NSRCA Pan-Am Aerobatic Championships Lawrenceville Illinois July 31 August 6 EAA Experimental Aircraft Association Fly-In Oshkosh Wisconsin August 21 29 Scale World Champi onships Muncie Indiana September AMA renewals mailed September 4- 7 National Free Flight Society NFFS AAAA Free Flight Contest Muncie Indiana September 5 -91992 22nd US Free Flight Championships Lost Hills California October 8- 11 Free Flight Team Finals Lost Hills California October 29 November 1 RCHTA Radio Control Hobby Trade Associa tion Show Chicago Illinois focus Competition Technical Director Continued going head head must also involve spectators action easy task since too often event slanted toward spectator competition compromised other hand contestant considered may no spectators worry about last decade Byron Originals presented event Ida Grove Iowa received tremendous amount coverage media Its modeling media speak show appeared nationally various media forms including television Certainly pageantry commercial support exist event portrays model aviation very sophisticated technically advanced activity lacks ingredi ent no competition Please dont misunderstand am suggesting should Byron presentation outstanding best doing what designed However competition probably will never wind up sports page newspaper sports segment late news Three events scene time could possibly recognized having achieved being close true sport goal Tournament Champions TOC oldest three true have never attended event safe say elements mentioned earlier present TOC certainly top-drawer competi tion contestants recognized best Radio Control Aerobatics fliers world Bear mind people chosen flying ability building ability Just golfers tennis players Indy drivers required build equipment neither TOC participants doesnt detract performance rather actually enhances cannot deny commercial support both standpoint exhibitors substantial prizes other end spectrum least far longevity concerned Reno style air racing utilizing large RC models event burst upon scene end last year has potential achiev ingsport~ status will take few years see what will develop event third event Top Gun have personal experience since have flown three its four years existence owes its life dynamic force vision Frank Tiano just few short years has developed something incorporates strong competi tive program also promotes model aviation positive way exhibitors demonstrations factored event has considerable substance appeal both competitor spectator stood flight line Frank during airshow portion Sunday years event demonstration flights complete background music commentary received enthusiasm general spectators modelers Frank intent what happening gaze shifted flying grandstands times punched air exclaimed hear Weve got Theyre modelers theyre involved right fact during actual competition spectators responded audible waves emotion ranged delight flight well done gasps agony miscue resulted crash Everybody present part event what happens sporting event Will events help model aviation wind up sport section news Could sheer grit determination will cause happen Ill put money Frank Tiano Top Gun time certainly seems know what takes promote event attuned delicate balance required separate competition show Time will tell persons reading column may well ask whole issue really care As know modelers fly build recreational purposes involved directly competition looking another way people drive car Indy play tennis Wimbledon play baseball Busch Stadium beyond spectators vicariously participate events spectator what makes sporting event happen Otherwise simply contest between two individuals recognition helps make sporting event sporting event Both TOC Top Gun attract spectators come great distances share event Ask yourself Lest think am inclined belittle importance other events currently scene please assured Just week after Top Gun experience year attended Mint Julep Scale Contest Kentucky very large contest held miles city Currently hosted Southern Indiana Modelers Kentucky State Park Department 20-year-old event attracts 80 Radio Control Scale contestants year interesting note during noon break between rounds Saturday several thousand spectators mill around display models runway people come drive middle Ken tucky contestants come because Julep first-rate contest offers wider range Radio Control Scale events other contest United States including AMA Nationals attracting some top names Scale community Julep does excellent job creating training atmosphere neophyte Scale competi tor Its kinda like Pro-Am tournament golf Can aeromodeling become recognized sport Its possible will take tremendous amount effort promotion element have lacked years kind strong commercial support Thats talked about often just doesnt happen think about difference between what modeling has accomplished accomplished what has happened EAA event Oshkosh comes down promotional support have dont Once glimmer support surfaces tends become self-perpetuating want sport concept happen cant answer question can tell what occasioned writing column however renewal feeling felt writer some years came result two events within time period week half Since arrival AMA Headquarters 1985 has very difficult adequately prepare contest work necessary building practice time just doesnt exist have tended rationalize say place sun going events now because enjoy friendships cultivated over years Well may true fooling myself about wanting competitive longer Top Gun Mint Julep really pumped up first time years able put solid flights did need excuses explanations Along camaraderie competi tors outstanding made feel just great Am fueling sport/competi tion controversy Probably darn competition supplies important ingredient modeling scene involves competitor general modeler well know does otherwise spectators modeling event would nonmodelers doesnt happen postscript column directed friends might wonder whether trusty Underwood van suffering transmissionitis got Underwoods home Sunday after Mint Julep answer no did gave up Nitro West Virginia doesnt sound like vacation spot you obviously petrochemical van Stormavik stayed Underwoods went home day late rental car following week made trip back West Virginia liberate van Model Aviation focus Competition RC Equipment Certified following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently certified registered professional test laboratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting being better Radio Control equip ment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz frequency spacing testing done specifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing presented matter information construed endorsement products listed Ace RIC Nautical Commander Receiver Part No Pro 810 Ace RIC Olympic V Receiver Part No Pro 810 Ace R/C Silver Seven Receiver Part No Pro 810 Ace R/CMicropro 8000 Receiver Part No Pro 810 Airtronics Caliber 3P FM Receiver Part No 92736 Airtronics Infinity 600 FM Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Infinity 600 PCM Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Spectra POM 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Module FM MD7P Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RE Module 93772 Airtronics Module EM MD7SP Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG4R Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6P Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6H Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG4R Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG6DR Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard EM VG6H Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard EM VG7P Receiver Part No 92775 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vision PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Vision PCM 85P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Micro Dual Conversion 4-channel EM Receiver Receiver Part No 92745 Cirrus Excell RC-4E Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx RC-4E Cirrus Excell RC-4P Receiver Part No CR-224A Tx RC-4P Cirrus Excell RC-7F Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx CR-7F Cirrus Excell RC-7P Receiver Part No CR-227A Tx CR-7P Cox Cobra Two 918320 A/D AX29ME8308 Receiver Part No AXZ9MF8219 Cox Cobra Three 918330 A/D AX29ME8308 Receiver Part No AXZ9ME8319 FutabaConquest EP-4NBF EM Receiver Part No EP-R127DE FutabaConquest EP-4NBP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R124DP FutabaConquest EP-6NFK EM Receiver Part No FP-R127DE EutabaConquest EP-6NPK PCM Receiver Part No R127DP FutabaConquest FP-SNLH FM Receiver Part No EP-R128DE FutabaConquest EP-6NHP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R128DP FutabaEP-SUAF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaEP-5UAP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaEP-7UAF EM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaEP-7UAES FM Receiver Part No EP-R128DE FutabaEP-7UAP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaEP-7UAPS PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaEP-7UHF FM Receiver Part No EP-R128DE FutabaEP-7UHP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaFP-855A PCM Receiver Part No EP-R128DP FutabaEP-855H PCM Receiver Part No EP-R128DP FutabaEP-9VAP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaEP-9VHP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaAttack EP-4NBL AM Standard Receiver Part No EP-Ri 14H FutabaAttack EP-4NBL AM Glider Receiver Part No EP-R114H FutabaAttack FP-4NBL AM Electric Receiver Part No MCR-4A FutabaFP-SUA AM Receiver Part No EP-Ri 17H FutabaEP-5NLP PCM Receiver Part No EP-RiOSIP Hitec USA Focus 4EM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H4SPGP31 FM Hitec USA Eocus 4EFM IEHFOC4S6 Receiver Part No H45M1C535 Hitec USA Eocus 4GFM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H45M1C535 Hitec USA Focus 5 Hell EM IEHFOC4S6 Receiver Part No H4SPGP31 EM Hitec USA Focus 6FM IEHFOC4S6 Receiver Part No H45PGP31 FM Hitec USA Master SP Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457EP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM Hitec USA Master 7 & 7 Hell Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457EP Tx RE Module MAS 457FM JR RC * JR FM receiver Receiver Part No NER-226X JR PCM Receiver Part No NER-236XZ JR RC * JR FM Receiver Receiver Part No NER-527X JR RC * JR AM Receiver Receiver Part No NER-854X JR RC Max PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RC * X-347 NET-C127UZ Receiver Part No NER-627XZ Tx NET-J72P JR RC * Max EM-NET W125 V H & 124 FM Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC Vegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X JRRC* PCM 10-NET AllO FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-91OXZ JR RC Max Computer-NET W126 EZ HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC * Vegas Computer-NET W126 EG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC * Apollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Apollo-7 Airplane-NET-DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 Hell-NET-Ni 27H Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Century-7 Airplane-NET-N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Century-7 SS Hli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Century-7 SS Airplane-N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Century-7 PCM Heli-NET-N127AH Receiver Part NER-627X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RC * Century-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RC * Max 4-NET-B124AM Receiver Part No NER-324 Kyosho Advance Series 91 FM 7-channel Receiver Part No KRS-DC7-RX Kyosho Advance Series 91 PCM 5-channel Receiver Part No KRS-PCMS RX RCD Inc Platinum Series H45M1C535 ROD Inc Platinum Series AM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD Inc Platinum Series FM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP31 FM WorldExpert EM Series EnginesReceiver Model HP7RM 72E * For JR ABC&W logo receiver denotes narrowband Future issues Model Aviation will contain expanded listing additional information received AMA September1992 111 info c us Competition FAVCIAM Meeting Continued proposal recommended F3C TM written text later modified Plenary meeting read day before start competition transmitters contest site must impounded kept under control special official version approved majority delegates F3C TM made proposal delete paragraph 542 Sporting Code because builder-of-the-model rule cannot has enforced proposal recommended F3C Technical Meeting next proposal originated SIC member UK initially endorsed F3C S/C However after discussions 1991 World Champion ships Australia became quite clear recommendation would result 15cm3 engines running 30% nitromethane well As intent proposal withdrawn After 1992 proposals dispensed floor opened discussion other matters brought up subject noise limits F3C category analyzed measurements made 1991 WC Australia pointed out results showed excessive variation three sound readings made 38 models circulated proposed new method measuring sound levels recom mended TM participants try scheme countries new method uses stationary microphone has model held captive rotating table distance center table microphone fixed three meters sound level measured engine running 10000 rpm model slowly rotating through 360 degrees method will allow us reduce variation measured sound levels caused hand-held microphone hovering helicopter will also allow us find maximum sound level radiated model direction exact engine speed recommenda tion time may have changed experience gained next subject discussed judging criteria introduced copy document presented technical symposium during 1991 World Championships original idea elemental scoring Tom Unger 1991 USA F3C Team Manager S/C member Peter Oberli made copy document promised try scheme Switzerland during 1992 contest season As chairman F3C S/C attended ClAM Bureau meeting held day before ClAM Plenary meeting 1995 World Air Games Ikariada held Greece discussed during Bureau meeting suggested F3C event elevated World Champion ships discussed topic last years TM suggested F3C participation limited Open Interna tional competition order repeat triple event Aerolympics theme Since no other offers made during Bureau meeting run F3C World Champs 1995 unable convince Bureau 1995 WC should part Ikariada During Plenary meeting Polish Aero Club did come forward another offer F3C however also being planned Aerolympics F3A F3C F3D Ijust hope flying sites various events will separated enough can run indepen dently Helmut Ziegler Switzerland handed copy provisional RC Helicopter Scale rules written well-known Scale builder flier Karl-Heinz Charlie Unrein entire text written German few us could read will ask Charlie have translated English will circulate F3C S/C comment will also submit chairman F4C RC Scale Subcommit tee Mr Dennis Thumpston get view should have jurisdiction potentially new event FAI Control Line Aerobatics Team Selection Program Purpose III Contest Criteria CL Precision Aerobatics Team Selection Program 1994 will use single team selection contest Finals held springlsummer 1993 Finals shall used select three team members will represent United States 1994 FAJ F2B World Championships An alternate team member shall also chosen compete event team member unable fulfill obligation IL Qualification Only AMA members have also joined NAA entered team selection program eligible compete position team program entry fee $100 must sent AMA Headquarters postmarked no later 30 days prior Finals Caution Allow 10 days mail delivery late entry fee $125 may accepted Finals site day prior contest Any fees collected site must forwarded AMA Headquarters Contest Director immediately after contest Refund requests will honored such request received AMA Headquarters no later two days prior first day Finals location date time Finals will announced soon possible Finals contest shall selected vote Team Selection Committee among bids submitted AMA Headquarters Deadline receiving Finals bids AMA Headquarters December 31 1992 Rules Finals contest shall accordance current FAI Sporting Code AMA rules cannot used see World Championship Teams Procedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAT Teams page 3 para C4 addition FAI Sporting Code following will apply 1 Judges prohibited seeing posted scores before end meet 2 Circles shall alternated round fliers will rotate 3 chief judge may chair judge 4 Judges will warmed up noncontestants 5 Any individual has coached contestant within three months prohib ited serving judge 6 site can secured Finals will held Mt Comfort Labor Day weekend 7 No half points will allowed scoring see FAI Sporting Code 4212 page 39 An FAI jury appointed AMA Executive Council shall preside Finals Team Selection Committee will submit five nominees consideration jury members Nominees must fall within guidelines Standing Rules Bylaws Academy Model AeronauticsFAI Juries Team Selections IV Budget entry fees donations will held account AMA Headquarters No 50% total entry fees collected may used Finals expenses Request advancement Finals expenses may permitted approval Team Selection Committee funds must accounted detail accompa nied receipts Any reimbursement officials including travel lodging expenses will made AMA Headquarters after report submitted CD accompanied request receipts has received approval Team Selection CommitContinued page 113 112 Modei Aviation focus Competition FAI Combat F2D Team Selection Program 1994 Program Section 1Format 1 Purpose select three-man team Combat fliers represent United States FAI World Championships provide line alternates back up team event withdrawal primary team members collect funding team mechanics 11 Method team alternates will selected flying triple elimination contest 12 Entries Any US citizen AMA license NAA membership may pay entry fee compete 13 Internal committee business will handled accordance AMAs FAI Program Management Line Authority document 14 This program will remain effect permanently may amended revised majority vote TSC program participants accordance timetable Section 2Rules 20 The individual matches team trials shall run according FAI Combat rules stand October 15th evenFAI Control Line continued page 112 tee possible CD should forecast such reimbursements submit approval Team Selection Committee prior Finals Money remaining team fund may used following team expenses 1 travel expenses paid AMA 2 vehicle rental 3 meals official practice days 4 other expenses approved majority vote Team Selection Committee budget must submitted team manager prior disbursement team funds V Team Selection Guidelines document entitled World Champi onship Team Procedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAL Teams describes standards team selection programs governed Any items specified within team selection program will covered under proce dures document event dispute discrepancy procedures document will take precedence over team selection program * AMA SINCE 1936 numbered year preceding team trials Example October 15 1988 freeze date 1989 team trials [1990 team selection program] 21 The FAI elimination system will replaced following triple elimina tion system a Entrants will continue compete until have lost three matches until matrix ends per 24f b There will drawing contestant matching team trials After initial draw matches will systematically determined matrix matching system c The matrix will publicly displayed times matching will accomplished front desire watch 22 Matrix procedures a The matrix will composed enough columns rows contain entries layout will follows Entrants Vertical Horizontal Columns Rows Upto93 to123 3to153 64 7to204 1to244 5to284 9or305 1to355 6 above5as required 23 The matrix round will formed modifying previous matrix follows first column remains stationary second column moves up space third column moves up two spaces fourth column moves up three spaces fifth column moves up four spaces 24 a If number contestants does fill matrix last spaces will left empty treated contestants eliminated b Matches will determined reading matrix left right downward reading book two contestants appear next other will matched together c At end round odd man will matched against first man following round Thus two contes tants match could different rounds d As contestants eliminated numbers crossed off crossed-off numbers remain matrix making new matches official will read through matrix skipping over crossed-out numbers until finds pair contestants match together e This system will provide number unique matches equal number horizontal rows Thus after five rounds five-row matrix previous matrix will repeat does mean matches will repeat because will numerous crossed-out numbers time f The matrix matching system will used until three contestants less three losses remain time contestant has two losses has flown less match last contestant receive three losses matrix matching will continue Matrix matching will continue until no contestant remains two losses less match flown last contestant receive three losses until last contestant receive three losses has wins other contestant three losses g Although system has strong tendency avoid repeat matches could occur later contest no case will matches rearranged other reason 25 As fliers eliminated CD appointed scorekeeper will begin post final standings last place working up first place Places will determined primarily number wins secondarily least number losses among equal wins 26 Ties significant places will broken flying additional matches among involved tie have lost three matches a As minimum ties place top three ranking top three alternates 4th through 6th place will flown off b If three people involved tie random-draw single-elimination flyoff described FAI Sporting Code section 4416 through h will used resolve tie c Tie-breaking matches will result people being placed higher lower places originally involved tie d If some fliers choose participate flyoff will placed bottom positions involved tie below elected fly e Fliers decide tied places flipping coin forfeiting match another flier will also placed below actually flew matches f At least top 10 entrants will listed team members possible alternates 27 The time between start matches will 10 minutes minutes ending 0 event director will give signal start engines Launch will given end match minutes ending 5 will no delays September 1992 113 contestants request officials have option skipping entire ten-minute period necessary flier scheduled fly two consecutive matches ten-minute period will automatically skipped 271 Matches will flown same order scheduled matrix system order matches will changed request contestants 28 Protests a Informal protests may made verbally CD contestant still satisfied result informal protest may file formal protest b Formal protests must submitted writing accompanied $10 protest fee Upon payment fee CD will suspend flying matches depend outcome protest contestant must submit written protest within 30 minutes posting fee formal protest will decided three-man jury appointed FAI Executive Committee jury will include either CD original judges persons involved protest c If protest rejected fee will go local organizing club based protest outcome match changed fee will returned protestor d The person against protest filed may submit rebuttal counterprotest payment fee within 30 minutes decision e The decision jury final no appeal higher authority 29 After match itemized score will publicly posted score will include cuts minutes seconds air time reason amount penalties score will posted before beginning next match circle 210 Weather delays foul weather prevents contest being completed original schedule days contest will carry over next day 211 If match results tie according current FAI rules will reflown end round 212 Match scoring 2121 Matches will scored four pairs cut counters stationed approximately 90-degree increments around circle pair will submit written score scorekeeper immediately after match consulting other counters pair cut counts will treated unit will mixed matched other scores create extreme combinations necessary cut counters fulltime officials Contestants may recruited part-time basis 2122 The scorekeeper will compute Competition result match using four cut counts same contestant winner using three four scores will declared winner median score middle score reported will posted official result Any other outcome 2 blue/2 yellow 2 blue/2 ties 1 blue/3 ties etc will declared inconclu sive reflown 2123 Air time will scored panel three timers will have no other duties pair backup timers may also cut counters Unless accident equipment malfunction three primary timers will determine score suggested primary timers use audio tape recorder document air time during match same air time will used computing four possible scores 2124 The center marshal will have ability impose penalties sole authority Other penalties must made agreement two officials Penalties will turned scorekeeper writing end match cut count scorekeeper will assure contestant penalized once once offense whether observed two officials same penalties will used computing four possible scores 2125 The center marshal will give order start engines count down minute give signal launch order start stop combat fourminute match time will timed outside circle will begin center marshals signal launch Section 3Budget 31 The official FAI Combat Team Fund will held escrow AMA Headquar ters 32 The entry finals fee $50 payable AMA Headquarters Caution Allow 10 days mail delivery An onsite entry finals fee shall 11/2 times early entry fee late entry will allowed up pilots meeting held evening before competition such fees shall remitted AMA Headquarters contest director Note program participant defined has participated both last two selection cycles people automatically receive ballots mailings new participant may preregister program payment $10 will apply total entry fee person elects enter finalsthis payment will place him mailing list current program Program participants withdraw program after having paid full entry fee may request receive refund $25 33 Any additional income donations will contributed team fund AMA Headquarters 34 Team trials expenses will amount no 25% money fund 35 After team trials expenses paid remaining money will divided among three team members Junior award winner a If less $2400 fund Junior award winner will allocated $600 three team members will receive equal share remainder b If $2400 fund Junior award winner three team members will receive equal share c In event no Junior award winner funds allocated Junior may used team members d The team members may use share fund legitimate world championship expenses expenses limited 1 travel expenses paid AMA 2 vehicle rentals 3 excess baggage 4 mechanic travel 5 mechanic supporter fees Note AMA does pay model box transportation uniforms arrange pay transit fuel e Team members withdraw team must return AMA funds remitted Section 4Schedule Guidelines 41 The following schedule arranged correspond document entitled World Championship Teams Proce dures Governing Academys Sponsor ship FAI Teams appendix Control Line world championships held years team trials/finals odd years Odd yrThree weeks before finalsscheduled precontest meetingpostmark deadline entries Send entries AMA HQ Team trials held date determined Team Selection Committee precontest meeting held 700 pm night before first day competition First day flyingfirst four rounds Second day flying remaining rounds Third day flying weather day required Shortly following finals committee elections critique team trials begin 114 Model Aviation focus focus Competition yr World championships July/Augusually held yr Sept At conclusion world championship before committee chairman solicits proposals/amendments comments previous program aid commit tee development succeeding program yr The committee reviews OctINov puts agrees upon pro gram format presenta tion participants yr Dec Program participants vote necessary Odd yr Jan Publish mail participants final approved program Years Deadline receive AMA Sept 1 rules change proposals atHQ Annual/Aug 1 Deadline receive FAI rules change proposals AMA HQ 42 Precontest meeting schedule 421 Attendance meeting mandatory however very important contestants mechanics officials attend familiarize themselves organization contest have input discussion rules procedures meeting will repeated contest site fail attend Contest Director may hold final briefing officials before start flying Decisions made meeting will changed briefing 422 Agenda Items introductions opening remarks b checking AMA NAA licenses Contestants must have someone present AMA NAA license included match drawing Presentation licenses will finalize entry end possibility partial refund Contestants may withdraw time apply partial refund entry fee c announcement team entries team entries approved d drawing contestant numbers accordance matrix matching system e election jury f explanation contest procedures contest director Opportunity questions contestants Rulings jury required g explanation FAI rules contest director Opportunity questions contestants Rulings jury required h closing statement adjournment 423 Dinner served some point agenda according local arrangements Section 5Current Planning 51 One person will given responsi bility organizing current team trials responsibility will include a flying site b officials c place pre-contest meeting d equipment such PA system chalk lines tables chairs etc 52 One member committee will given responsibility providing trophies plaques souvenirs merchandise awards etc team fund will pay small trophies plaques winners other items will provided can secured cost team fund 53 One member committee will given responsibility providing streamers will reimbursed team fund 54 Any site bids volunteer officials will referred committee member charge current plans will submit proposal committee vote 55 AMA guidelines require vote Team Selection Committee choose site committee has reached decision March 31 team trials year decision will turned over president AMA arbitration Section 6Additional Duties 61 This committee will review proposals FAI rules changes submitted program participants vote committee will represent position FAI Combat fliers USA 62 One committee member will appointed handle proposals 63 This committee will accept responsi bility other needs arise respect FAI Combat program 64 The chairman committee will spokesman FAI Combat negotiations other Control Line team comrmttees Section 7Junior Award 71 All team trials entrants possess valid Junior Senior AMA license time team trials will eligible award winner will contestant matches won event two-way tie single tie-breaking match will flown event tie between three fliers will singleelimination flyoff byes necessary 72 The Junior award winner will invited accompany team world championships will have duties assisting team way can including pitting setting up equipment flying practice matches required will have same status team three mechanics funded team selection committee 73 FundingThe Junior award winner will receive minimum $600 team fund amount money available team members exceeds $2400 will receive equal 25% share other three team members entry fees taken Junior/Senior entrants exceeds either above figures will receive money taken Jr/Sr entry fees Also see 35c 74 AlternatesThe second third place contestants will alternates top three take trip award will carry over next program winner also wins regular place team job AMA-funded mechanic award will go first alternate 75 MatchingThe Jr/Sr entrants will matched same other contestants document entitled World Championship Teams Procedures Governing Academys Sponsor ship FAI Teams describes standards team selection programs governed Any items specified within team selection program will covered under Procedures event dispute discrepancy Proce dures will take precedence over team selection program ember 1992 115 SCALE SHOOT OUT August 2123 1992 Muncie Indiana AMAs New National Flying Site Set sights two major scale events Preliminary Scale Shoot Outfeaturing winners 1991 Scale Masters 1992 Top Gun 1992 AMA National Aeromodeling Championships head head competition Main Event Representatives sixteen countries competing title World Champion F4B Control Line F4C Radio Control Scale COME SHARE THE EXPERIENCE f 0 C US Competition CONTEST COORDINATORS I Robert Wilkie 19 Everett St Rockland MA 02370 II FFICLJIND Richard Sobrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven 1421 RC Pyt & Soar Ernest Nikodem 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 BC Pail & other RC Richard Kircher 9 Sheffield Way Clark NJ 07166 III CL & FF AMA Headquarters Competition Department BC Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St. Allentown PA 18103 East BC M Weisesbach 4568 W 146th Cleveland OH 44135 West IV CL& FF Bob Nicks 1211 Brookgreen Dr Cary NC 27511 RC Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322-2742 V RC James Miller 2378 Upper Drive Pearl MS 39208 FF W Johnson 4112 White Acres Rd Montgomery AL 38106 CL Joseph Mesd 1339 Renasalser St Jacksonville FL 32205 Vi RC except Soaring C Gray 201 Hulman Salem Rd Terre Haste IN 47803 RC Soaring Dale Folkening 1544 Darien Lake Dr Darien IL 60559 FF Jim Bennett 324 Heltenstein Ave St Louis MO 63119 SCALE John Guenther 21609 Borden-Greenville Rd Borden IN 47106 INDOOR Richard 001g 6 Canary Hill Dr Dm0 Ml 48359 FREE FLIGHT Chuck Markon 655 Carlisle Deerheld IL 60015 CL SPEED & TEAM RACE Bill Lee 3522 Tamariak Ls Missouri City TX 77459 CL COMBAT Mack Henry 269 Elysian Fields Nashville TN 37211 CL AEROBATiCS Windy Urtnowoki 9 Union Ave Lisle Ferry NJ 07843 CL William Bad Bodzioch Jr 1800 Trail Ridge St Arlington Halghta IL 80004 VII CL & FF AMA Headquartera Competition Department entire district except Michigan RC Leon Cordy N4503 Highway 55 Chilton WI 53014 Michigan BC Wayne Yaager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 48174 VIII Randy Randolph PO Boa 271048 Dallas TX 75227 IX Mike Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 RC Judy Gerken 2088 South Raleigh St Denver CO 80219 X Ellis Hall 5543 Willow Oak Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 No Harry Apsian 27704 Saddle Rd Rolling Hills CA 90274 So Frank Gomes 2241 Noah St Honolulu HI 98816 Hvwaii Utah Arizona David Litt 1111 N 84th St 53 Mesa AZ 85205 XI Dick Salter 7217 So 133rd St Seattle WA 98178 RC WT Bill Smith 10825 44th Ave SW Seattle WA 98146 Bold Face Setow indicates Chairman el Cenlent Seard INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 ii Doag Barber 146 Strailon House Maple Shade NJ 08052 III Walt VanGorder 5669 Victory View Ln Cincinnati OH 45233 IV Don Srull 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102 V John Martin 2180 Tigertail Miami FL 33133 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I George Higgins PO Boo 561 North Pembroke MA 02358 II Joe Ortiz 33-52 85th 201 Jackson Heights NY 11372 III Laird Jackson 1100 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 IV Wayne Foster 101 Forest Dr Advance NC 27006 V Dave Hematraught P0 Bos 171 Moocks Corner SC 29461 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Strack 294 Harnbarg Rd Lyme CT 08371 II Bradley Bane 60 Lake Ave. Lyndonnille NY 14098 Ill Rady Klsiber 2021 Lakeland Ave Lakewood OH 44107 IV Joe Boyle Jr 219 Shenandoah Rd Hampton VA 23361 V Bonny Jenkins 3112 C Ralnes Rd Memphis TN 381 SCALE CONTEST BOARD I in Sean 52 Langholm Dr Nashua NH 03062 II Robert Clemens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14612 III Bill Carper 127 Pearl St Jackson OH 45040 IV Bob Karlsass 708 Bullen Dr Middletown Ott 19709 V DavId P1598 1389 Hanre NW Palm Bay FL 32907 ELECTRIC CONTEST BOARD I Nelson Whitman PO Boo 415 East Falmoath MA 02536 II John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ill Richard Simpson 332 39th Street Pittaburgh PA 15201 IV Woady Blanchard 1733 Beach Rd Hampton VA 23684 V Robert Nelson 390 San Jose Winter Haven FL 33884 SPECIAL EVENTS CONTEST BOARD AEROBATICS I Scott Melville 100 Chatham Tern Bridgeport CT 58606 II Thomas Johnaon 5 Forest View Dr Hopewell Jctn NY 12533 III B Hesseibrock 6320 Blaeherry HIll CI Cincinnati OH 45248 IV Tom Miller 19130 Brookgreen Garden Fl Hanteraville NC 28078 V John Faqas 724 Diane St Niceville FL 32578 VI Charles W Reed 5408 Wsodssn Rd Raytown MC 64133 HELICOPTER I Randy King 59 Wellinglord Ave. Athol MA 01331 II Horace Hagen iS Parkway P1 Red Bank NJ 07781 III Bill Curtis 216 Vernon Rd GreenvilleA 16125 IV Robert F Hsrris 257 Eatevez Rd La Flats MD 20046 V Tim Schoonard 2410 Depauw Ave Orlando FL 32804 RACING I Pete Reed 49 Anvil Dr Avon CT 08001 II Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 III Dane Lataha 1141 Colambos Ave Lernoyne PA 17043 IV CliBTellord 7417 Arrowoad Rd Bethesda MD 20817 V Gail Jacobson 2205 BAIley Terrace College Park GA 30349 SOARING I Fritz Bien 41 Sew Mill Rd Concord MA 01742 II Bill Miller PO Boo 335 Prhrceton Janction NJ 08550 III Gene SheIkey 217 Euclid Ave Scoildale PA 15683 IV Bob Champine 205 Tiptop Rd Newport News VA 25806 V Charles Anderson PO Bos 305 Tullahoma TN 37388 Vt Chudie Sotich 3851 W 82nd Race Chicago IL 80629 VII Richurd Doig 6 Carury Hit Dr Crinn Ml 48358 VIII Ralph Bad Teeny Ben 545 Richardnen TX 75899 IX Stan Chilton 7358 Lincoln Wichita KS 67311-3302 9 Clarence Mather 2358 Ten OShanter Ave Biohop CA 93514-1944 XI Ardy Taglistlrs 659-B Taybir Rd NW Solem OR 97304 Vt CE Rabbert 349 Hitoborn Ave Lexington KY 40511 VII Larry Oziak 2019 Strange St Stevens Point WI 54481 VIII BIll BienheIt 7858 Chrislie Dallag TX 78249 IX Michael Tallman 3014 Boctrange WicWa KS 67217 9 tic Gamer PO Bee 573 Linennore CA 045W Xl Jolr Thomysor 1148 airctr Avense Conage Grove CR57424 VI Chria Matrons 8578 Ginger Dr St Johr MO 63114 VII Bill Shoilar 2317 Clsesen Aveose Royal Oak Ml 48073 VIil Russ Snyder 114 Aurdarra Unnersal City TX 78148 IX Jerald Murphy 2223 Villa Rosa Colorado Sphrgs CO 80924 9 Jse Norcross P0 Boo 65 Hantoet CA 83232 Xl To announcod VI John Guenther 21809 Borden-Greenville Rd Borden 1547106 Vii Cluade McCullough RR 1 Boo 487 Montezuma IA 50171 VIII Emest Horaxood 2711 English Chase Arlington TX 78016 IX Martin Libban 139 N ttdgemeor Wichita KS 87208 X Jim Macoorald 858 Ban Davis CA 95818 Xl Earle Moorhead 1487 Park Ave NE Salem CR97301 VI Cal Ettel 3 CanOe Dr. RR 2 Roossant MD 63030 VII Keith Shaw 2756 Elmened Ace Arbor Ml 48104 VIII Prank Konnan 5834 Osorlein Dallas TX 75280 IX Juson Perrir 1555 aroadway 122 Boulder CO 80302 X Robert 51111 PO BosS Midway City CA 92655 Xl Bomard Cawley 29838489-Ave S Aubum WA 9880r VII David von Linsowe 78035 Dedge Rd. Mt Morris Ml 48458 VIII William Thomas 331 06 Rocteesod Barllesoille OK 74806 IX Jim Moerey RR 2 Bos 56 Kindey 8067547 X Craig Millet rio Gibeon DanI & Crutcher 880 Newport Center Dr Saite 700 Newport Bosch CA 92680 XI Rck Allison 15618 Norttrasst 50th Way Redmond WA 98052 VI Luther Akemon 1080 Lakeview Dr Sconsborg IN 47170 VII Roy OleIc 12450 Lanadowne Detroit Ml 48224 VIII Dave Yosngblnod 1212 Sarak Bryan TX 77802 IX Don Vineysro 280S HilIdale Salina KS 67401-3209 9 Robed Gorham 24533 Los Alises 183 Lagsna Hills CA 93653 Xl Mark Seed 106964th Collage PIece WA99324 VI Jim Gager 8425 Aubem Rd Pt Wayne IN 46825-3031 VII Wsyne Veager 38239 Caa8e Dr Rematas Ml 48174 VIII Dick Ritch 11042 Wsvwing Hasslon TX 77030 IX Duane 0011128W W Asbury Fl Lukewood CO 80228 X Gary Hsoer 18016 Ave 280 Vixalis CA 93277-9757 Xi Tom Strom 14200W 180th SesOle WA 58118 VI Stan Watson 10414W 104 SL Palos Park IL 80484 VII Al Scidmore 5813 Denen Dr Madieon WI 53711 VIII Psnchs Morris 2715 Eastbrook Dr Mesquile TX 75150 IX Byron alakenlee 3134 Winnehags Dr Sedelia CO 80135 X Randy Spencer 2817 Fisk Ln Redendo Beech CA 90278 Xl Dave Jobronn 10400 SE 11th St Vancouver WA 95864 RC SOARING OvI Edhe VI 4922 Ronhelle Ave CA 92714 RCABROBATICS Stephen Lelitv 19 Main SL Wendell MA 01379 RC PYLON Bob Brawn 1255 High SI. ttrsdtord PA 18701 RC ELECTRIC Keith Rrkenbiner 705081 Puede Street Carlsbad CA 92W9 RC HELICOPTER Horace Hagen 15 Parkway Fl Red Sank NJ 07701 Experimental RC Aircraft Inspectors joint AMAIIMAA program qLtillify large models 55-100 lb demonstration flights AMA-sanctioned events involves use inspectors oversee qualifications such aircraft approve/certify complying safe practices As date following persons have applied position have aelected Academy perform task inspector District IHarvey Thomasian 369 Brigham St Northboro MA 01532 District IlDavid L Babcock 445 Stockton St Hightstown NJ 08520 Sydney Clement 7 Hitchner Ave Bridgeton NJ 08302 Frank V Ponteri 4261 West Ave Ocean City NJ 08226 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicott NY 13760 District IllWilliam BerchtoId 1570 Hollywood Parkway York PA 17403 Gene Miller RD 5 Box 5301 Fleetwood PA 19522 District IVCharles E BuhI 3924 Dawley Rd Virginia Beach VA 23457 John Hunton 3722 Spicewood Dr Annandale VA 22003 District VBillie Bell PO Box 1375 Graceville FL 32440 David Buck 5875 Wayman Dunn Rd Springfield TN 37172 Kenneth Call Route 1 Box 278C Ft Payne AL 35967 Derryl Edwards 5711 7th Ave NW Bradenton FL 34209 Burnis R Fields Jr Strickland Rd PO Box 1063 Interlachen FL 32048 Richard Giannini 1249 Berryhill Ct Rock Hill SC 29732 Rod Gier 6082 Ajax Ct Cocoa FL 32927 Joseph W Lippo III 408 Jasmine Road St Augustine FL 32086Joseph J Pokay Jr 4430 SE Kubin Ave Stuart FL 34997 Charles Stallings Sr 4 Orinco Lane Port St Lucie FL 34952 James M Weems 221 8-E Sunrise Ln Birmingham AL 35210 Richard Giannini 1249 Berryhill Ct Rock Hill SC 29732 DIstrict VIJohn H Frank 2004 Weiwyn Des Plaines IL 60018 James W Johnson RR 1 Box 62 Gaston IN 47342 Scott Justice Debra Justice 156S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 Robert George Nielsen 2500 Schell Ln New Albany IN 47150 Carl J Silverthorn 3601 N Glenwood Muncie IN 47304 District ViIMark Bonzer Route 3 Box 170 Charles City IA 50616 Charles Ecklund 4520 S Camrose Ave New Berlin WI 53151 John Hall 824 Winnetka Ave South Golden Valley MN 55426 Roger D Smith 4525 Hillview Shores Dr Clarkston Ml 48016 District ViIIDennis Bo Hinch 2622 Marshall St Sulphur LA 70663 Thomas Soiinski 9720 S Shartel Oklahoma City OK 73139 District IXJames M Carter Jr 102-2 Sunset Loop Minot AFB ND 58704 John J Shumaker 1120 Azure Ln Wichita KS 67235 District XHarry Apoian 27704 Saddle Rd Rolling Hills CA 90274 Warren L Cross 4620 Bannister Lane Las Vegas NV 89130 Bill Hempel 7025 E 21st St Tucson AZ 85710 Joseph P Lussier 721 Remington Dr. Las Vegas NV 89110 Robert McClung 11007 Studebaker Downey CA 90241 Donald F Mulligan 931 Cactus Wren Sierra Vista AZ 85635 John E Rapillo 3603 5 Ocean Crest Santa Ana CA 92704 Nick Rivaldo 3922 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Telephone 1-213/420-2058 District XICarlos R Grageda 716 Hart Ln Walla Walla WA 99362 John J Haskin 2131 Vernon Rd Lake Stevens WA 98258 Jerry L Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Additional information concerning program may obtained contacting Technical Director Bob Underwood AMA HO Attention CDa list aircraft approved under program can obtained Technical Director Bob Underwood AMA HO 116 Model Aviation COMPETITION DIRECTORY Chairmen Don Llndley 420 Tupelo Napervitle IL 60540 Member Esat Coast Austin Lettwich 407 Aabrey Rd Richmond VA 23229 Member Central Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Mancheater TN 37355 Member West Coast Bill Northrop 313 Via Lido Soud Newport Beach CA 92663 Member ISoathl Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Baton Rosge LA 70815 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARDS CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tapelo Naperellie IL 80540 PAl TEAM SELECTION COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/09
Page Numbers: 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116
focus Competition ANoteFromthe nical Director Bob Underwood questions surfaces now regarding competitive aspects aeromodeling recognized sport Proponents concept aeromodeling sport can justifiably argue various elements necessary sport recognition exist within aeromodeling competition However limit concept sport activities require some higher level physical skill model airplane activity would qualify Possible exceptions such hand-launch gliders might exist large extraordinary physical skills necessary compare other activities considered sports modeling will find parallels include events requiring above-average reflexes training practice hand-eye coordination equipment etc will consider equipment aspect column assured interesting ramifica tions issue hasnt model flying recog nized sport reasons range toy airplane percep tion held public lack concerted effort modeling community promoting concept basic problem very few events ever offer ingredients necessary make sporting events recognized sport event must represent competition Having winner loser bunch finishers between wont get event sport page newspaper regular basis did National Aeromodeling Championships would certainly qualify over 90 events scads winners losers sporting event Actually reasons fails fulfill sport goal has events writers opinion few modeling events sport potential scene present time events contain requisite competition other important elements well elements include thrill victory agony defeat pageantry commercial support contest contest until includes contestants high skill levels drama contestants continued page 110 years F3C Technicai Meeting TM held March 26 1992 well attended two new members present Several proposais general nature voted F3C TM because affect us wellParticipants meeting included Dr Georg Breiner Austria observer Bernard Declert France observer Dag Eckhoff Norway S/C member Horace Hagen USA S/C Chairman Ritsuri Honda Japan observer Peter Oberli Switzerland S/C member Antonis Papadopoulos Greece S/C member Henry van Loon Netherlands observer Jan van Vliet Nether lands observer first proposal recommended FAJ Sporting Code sold instead distributed no cost proposal made because recent times ClAM has given charter financially selfsustaining TM favor proposal stipulation charge limited 15 Swiss francs less Another proposal recommended charge 40 Swiss francs made entry onto International Aeromodeling Sporting Calendar proposal recommended TM proviso Horace Hagen Subcommittee Chairman money collected must remain under control ClAM Bureau category generated funds Italians proposed ClAM Bureau have control over list judges jury members used world championships WC F3C TM recommended category chairman person appointed him mandatory member jury WC TM also recommended world championships judges include least judge world region continent represented previous world championships Another proposal Italians recommended F3A F3C F3D Subcommittees S/Cs reunited F3C TM curious Italians excluded F3B S/C could get answer TM did recommend proposal because four F3 Subcom mittees specialized today decision made split separate S/Cs F3A S/C submitted proposal change last sentence paragraph 112 Effective Date Rules Changes read follows Exceptions changes model specifications maneuver schedules shall receive separate consideration case allowing World Championship schedules F3C TM recommended proposal because will allow us introduce new maneuver schedules sooner past Italian proposal recommending world championship status category canceled less 10 countries participate two consecutive world championships recommended F3C TM present text paragraph 242 states case World Championships Jury must include least member ClAM Bureau Chairman ClAM particular Subcommittee Italians recommended changed case World Championships Jury must include least member ClAM Bureau member ClAM particular Subcommittee F3C TM recommended proposal change wording member Chairman-appointed member next proposal addressed paragraph 281 Sporting Code requested change first sentence read day before start competi tion transmitters used contest day must impounded kept under control special official continued page 112 September 1992 109 1992 FAI/CIAM Technical Meeting Report F3C Helicopters Key Dates Members AMA Headquarters staff will participate following activities during 1992 July 18 29 League Silent Flight 1992 National Championships Vincennes Indiana July 25 Executive Council Meeting Reston Virginia July 26 August 1 NSRCA Pan-Am Aerobatic Championships Lawrenceville Illinois July 31 August 6 EAA Experimental Aircraft Association Fly-In Oshkosh Wisconsin August 21 29 Scale World Champi onships Muncie Indiana September AMA renewals mailed September 4- 7 National Free Flight Society NFFS AAAA Free Flight Contest Muncie Indiana September 5 -91992 22nd US Free Flight Championships Lost Hills California October 8- 11 Free Flight Team Finals Lost Hills California October 29 November 1 RCHTA Radio Control Hobby Trade Associa tion Show Chicago Illinois focus Competition Technical Director Continued going head head must also involve spectators action easy task since too often event slanted toward spectator competition compromised other hand contestant considered may no spectators worry about last decade Byron Originals presented event Ida Grove Iowa received tremendous amount coverage media Its modeling media speak show appeared nationally various media forms including television Certainly pageantry commercial support exist event portrays model aviation very sophisticated technically advanced activity lacks ingredi ent no competition Please dont misunderstand am suggesting should Byron presentation outstanding best doing what designed However competition probably will never wind up sports page newspaper sports segment late news Three events scene time could possibly recognized having achieved being close true sport goal Tournament Champions TOC oldest three true have never attended event safe say elements mentioned earlier present TOC certainly top-drawer competi tion contestants recognized best Radio Control Aerobatics fliers world Bear mind people chosen flying ability building ability Just golfers tennis players Indy drivers required build equipment neither TOC participants doesnt detract performance rather actually enhances cannot deny commercial support both standpoint exhibitors substantial prizes other end spectrum least far longevity concerned Reno style air racing utilizing large RC models event burst upon scene end last year has potential achiev ingsport~ status will take few years see what will develop event third event Top Gun have personal experience since have flown three its four years existence owes its life dynamic force vision Frank Tiano just few short years has developed something incorporates strong competi tive program also promotes model aviation positive way exhibitors demonstrations factored event has considerable substance appeal both competitor spectator stood flight line Frank during airshow portion Sunday years event demonstration flights complete background music commentary received enthusiasm general spectators modelers Frank intent what happening gaze shifted flying grandstands times punched air exclaimed hear Weve got Theyre modelers theyre involved right fact during actual competition spectators responded audible waves emotion ranged delight flight well done gasps agony miscue resulted crash Everybody present part event what happens sporting event Will events help model aviation wind up sport section news Could sheer grit determination will cause happen Ill put money Frank Tiano Top Gun time certainly seems know what takes promote event attuned delicate balance required separate competition show Time will tell persons reading column may well ask whole issue really care As know modelers fly build recreational purposes involved directly competition looking another way people drive car Indy play tennis Wimbledon play baseball Busch Stadium beyond spectators vicariously participate events spectator what makes sporting event happen Otherwise simply contest between two individuals recognition helps make sporting event sporting event Both TOC Top Gun attract spectators come great distances share event Ask yourself Lest think am inclined belittle importance other events currently scene please assured Just week after Top Gun experience year attended Mint Julep Scale Contest Kentucky very large contest held miles city Currently hosted Southern Indiana Modelers Kentucky State Park Department 20-year-old event attracts 80 Radio Control Scale contestants year interesting note during noon break between rounds Saturday several thousand spectators mill around display models runway people come drive middle Ken tucky contestants come because Julep first-rate contest offers wider range Radio Control Scale events other contest United States including AMA Nationals attracting some top names Scale community Julep does excellent job creating training atmosphere neophyte Scale competi tor Its kinda like Pro-Am tournament golf Can aeromodeling become recognized sport Its possible will take tremendous amount effort promotion element have lacked years kind strong commercial support Thats talked about often just doesnt happen think about difference between what modeling has accomplished accomplished what has happened EAA event Oshkosh comes down promotional support have dont Once glimmer support surfaces tends become self-perpetuating want sport concept happen cant answer question can tell what occasioned writing column however renewal feeling felt writer some years came result two events within time period week half Since arrival AMA Headquarters 1985 has very difficult adequately prepare contest work necessary building practice time just doesnt exist have tended rationalize say place sun going events now because enjoy friendships cultivated over years Well may true fooling myself about wanting competitive longer Top Gun Mint Julep really pumped up first time years able put solid flights did need excuses explanations Along camaraderie competi tors outstanding made feel just great Am fueling sport/competi tion controversy Probably darn competition supplies important ingredient modeling scene involves competitor general modeler well know does otherwise spectators modeling event would nonmodelers doesnt happen postscript column directed friends might wonder whether trusty Underwood van suffering transmissionitis got Underwoods home Sunday after Mint Julep answer no did gave up Nitro West Virginia doesnt sound like vacation spot you obviously petrochemical van Stormavik stayed Underwoods went home day late rental car following week made trip back West Virginia liberate van Model Aviation focus Competition RC Equipment Certified following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently certified registered professional test laboratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting being better Radio Control equip ment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz frequency spacing testing done specifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing presented matter information construed endorsement products listed Ace RIC Nautical Commander Receiver Part No Pro 810 Ace RIC Olympic V Receiver Part No Pro 810 Ace R/C Silver Seven Receiver Part No Pro 810 Ace R/CMicropro 8000 Receiver Part No Pro 810 Airtronics Caliber 3P FM Receiver Part No 92736 Airtronics Infinity 600 FM Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Infinity 600 PCM Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Spectra POM 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Module FM MD7P Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RE Module 93772 Airtronics Module EM MD7SP Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG4R Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6P Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6H Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG4R Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG6DR Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard EM VG6H Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard EM VG7P Receiver Part No 92775 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vision PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Vision PCM 85P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Micro Dual Conversion 4-channel EM Receiver Receiver Part No 92745 Cirrus Excell RC-4E Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx RC-4E Cirrus Excell RC-4P Receiver Part No CR-224A Tx RC-4P Cirrus Excell RC-7F Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx CR-7F Cirrus Excell RC-7P Receiver Part No CR-227A Tx CR-7P Cox Cobra Two 918320 A/D AX29ME8308 Receiver Part No AXZ9MF8219 Cox Cobra Three 918330 A/D AX29ME8308 Receiver Part No AXZ9ME8319 FutabaConquest EP-4NBF EM Receiver Part No EP-R127DE FutabaConquest EP-4NBP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R124DP FutabaConquest EP-6NFK EM Receiver Part No FP-R127DE EutabaConquest EP-6NPK PCM Receiver Part No R127DP FutabaConquest FP-SNLH FM Receiver Part No EP-R128DE FutabaConquest EP-6NHP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R128DP FutabaEP-SUAF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaEP-5UAP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaEP-7UAF EM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaEP-7UAES FM Receiver Part No EP-R128DE FutabaEP-7UAP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaEP-7UAPS PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaEP-7UHF FM Receiver Part No EP-R128DE FutabaEP-7UHP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaFP-855A PCM Receiver Part No EP-R128DP FutabaEP-855H PCM Receiver Part No EP-R128DP FutabaEP-9VAP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaEP-9VHP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaAttack EP-4NBL AM Standard Receiver Part No EP-Ri 14H FutabaAttack EP-4NBL AM Glider Receiver Part No EP-R114H FutabaAttack FP-4NBL AM Electric Receiver Part No MCR-4A FutabaFP-SUA AM Receiver Part No EP-Ri 17H FutabaEP-5NLP PCM Receiver Part No EP-RiOSIP Hitec USA Focus 4EM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H4SPGP31 FM Hitec USA Eocus 4EFM IEHFOC4S6 Receiver Part No H45M1C535 Hitec USA Eocus 4GFM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H45M1C535 Hitec USA Focus 5 Hell EM IEHFOC4S6 Receiver Part No H4SPGP31 EM Hitec USA Focus 6FM IEHFOC4S6 Receiver Part No H45PGP31 FM Hitec USA Master SP Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457EP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM Hitec USA Master 7 & 7 Hell Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457EP Tx RE Module MAS 457FM JR RC * JR FM receiver Receiver Part No NER-226X JR PCM Receiver Part No NER-236XZ JR RC * JR FM Receiver Receiver Part No NER-527X JR RC * JR AM Receiver Receiver Part No NER-854X JR RC Max PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RC * X-347 NET-C127UZ Receiver Part No NER-627XZ Tx NET-J72P JR RC * Max EM-NET W125 V H & 124 FM Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC Vegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X JRRC* PCM 10-NET AllO FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-91OXZ JR RC Max Computer-NET W126 EZ HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC * Vegas Computer-NET W126 EG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC * Apollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Apollo-7 Airplane-NET-DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 Hell-NET-Ni 27H Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Century-7 Airplane-NET-N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Century-7 SS Hli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Century-7 SS Airplane-N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Century-7 PCM Heli-NET-N127AH Receiver Part NER-627X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RC * Century-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RC * Max 4-NET-B124AM Receiver Part No NER-324 Kyosho Advance Series 91 FM 7-channel Receiver Part No KRS-DC7-RX Kyosho Advance Series 91 PCM 5-channel Receiver Part No KRS-PCMS RX RCD Inc Platinum Series H45M1C535 ROD Inc Platinum Series AM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD Inc Platinum Series FM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP31 FM WorldExpert EM Series EnginesReceiver Model HP7RM 72E * For JR ABC&W logo receiver denotes narrowband Future issues Model Aviation will contain expanded listing additional information received AMA September1992 111 info c us Competition FAVCIAM Meeting Continued proposal recommended F3C TM written text later modified Plenary meeting read day before start competition transmitters contest site must impounded kept under control special official version approved majority delegates F3C TM made proposal delete paragraph 542 Sporting Code because builder-of-the-model rule cannot has enforced proposal recommended F3C Technical Meeting next proposal originated SIC member UK initially endorsed F3C S/C However after discussions 1991 World Champion ships Australia became quite clear recommendation would result 15cm3 engines running 30% nitromethane well As intent proposal withdrawn After 1992 proposals dispensed floor opened discussion other matters brought up subject noise limits F3C category analyzed measurements made 1991 WC Australia pointed out results showed excessive variation three sound readings made 38 models circulated proposed new method measuring sound levels recom mended TM participants try scheme countries new method uses stationary microphone has model held captive rotating table distance center table microphone fixed three meters sound level measured engine running 10000 rpm model slowly rotating through 360 degrees method will allow us reduce variation measured sound levels caused hand-held microphone hovering helicopter will also allow us find maximum sound level radiated model direction exact engine speed recommenda tion time may have changed experience gained next subject discussed judging criteria introduced copy document presented technical symposium during 1991 World Championships original idea elemental scoring Tom Unger 1991 USA F3C Team Manager S/C member Peter Oberli made copy document promised try scheme Switzerland during 1992 contest season As chairman F3C S/C attended ClAM Bureau meeting held day before ClAM Plenary meeting 1995 World Air Games Ikariada held Greece discussed during Bureau meeting suggested F3C event elevated World Champion ships discussed topic last years TM suggested F3C participation limited Open Interna tional competition order repeat triple event Aerolympics theme Since no other offers made during Bureau meeting run F3C World Champs 1995 unable convince Bureau 1995 WC should part Ikariada During Plenary meeting Polish Aero Club did come forward another offer F3C however also being planned Aerolympics F3A F3C F3D Ijust hope flying sites various events will separated enough can run indepen dently Helmut Ziegler Switzerland handed copy provisional RC Helicopter Scale rules written well-known Scale builder flier Karl-Heinz Charlie Unrein entire text written German few us could read will ask Charlie have translated English will circulate F3C S/C comment will also submit chairman F4C RC Scale Subcommit tee Mr Dennis Thumpston get view should have jurisdiction potentially new event FAI Control Line Aerobatics Team Selection Program Purpose III Contest Criteria CL Precision Aerobatics Team Selection Program 1994 will use single team selection contest Finals held springlsummer 1993 Finals shall used select three team members will represent United States 1994 FAJ F2B World Championships An alternate team member shall also chosen compete event team member unable fulfill obligation IL Qualification Only AMA members have also joined NAA entered team selection program eligible compete position team program entry fee $100 must sent AMA Headquarters postmarked no later 30 days prior Finals Caution Allow 10 days mail delivery late entry fee $125 may accepted Finals site day prior contest Any fees collected site must forwarded AMA Headquarters Contest Director immediately after contest Refund requests will honored such request received AMA Headquarters no later two days prior first day Finals location date time Finals will announced soon possible Finals contest shall selected vote Team Selection Committee among bids submitted AMA Headquarters Deadline receiving Finals bids AMA Headquarters December 31 1992 Rules Finals contest shall accordance current FAI Sporting Code AMA rules cannot used see World Championship Teams Procedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAT Teams page 3 para C4 addition FAI Sporting Code following will apply 1 Judges prohibited seeing posted scores before end meet 2 Circles shall alternated round fliers will rotate 3 chief judge may chair judge 4 Judges will warmed up noncontestants 5 Any individual has coached contestant within three months prohib ited serving judge 6 site can secured Finals will held Mt Comfort Labor Day weekend 7 No half points will allowed scoring see FAI Sporting Code 4212 page 39 An FAI jury appointed AMA Executive Council shall preside Finals Team Selection Committee will submit five nominees consideration jury members Nominees must fall within guidelines Standing Rules Bylaws Academy Model AeronauticsFAI Juries Team Selections IV Budget entry fees donations will held account AMA Headquarters No 50% total entry fees collected may used Finals expenses Request advancement Finals expenses may permitted approval Team Selection Committee funds must accounted detail accompa nied receipts Any reimbursement officials including travel lodging expenses will made AMA Headquarters after report submitted CD accompanied request receipts has received approval Team Selection CommitContinued page 113 112 Modei Aviation focus Competition FAI Combat F2D Team Selection Program 1994 Program Section 1Format 1 Purpose select three-man team Combat fliers represent United States FAI World Championships provide line alternates back up team event withdrawal primary team members collect funding team mechanics 11 Method team alternates will selected flying triple elimination contest 12 Entries Any US citizen AMA license NAA membership may pay entry fee compete 13 Internal committee business will handled accordance AMAs FAI Program Management Line Authority document 14 This program will remain effect permanently may amended revised majority vote TSC program participants accordance timetable Section 2Rules 20 The individual matches team trials shall run according FAI Combat rules stand October 15th evenFAI Control Line continued page 112 tee possible CD should forecast such reimbursements submit approval Team Selection Committee prior Finals Money remaining team fund may used following team expenses 1 travel expenses paid AMA 2 vehicle rental 3 meals official practice days 4 other expenses approved majority vote Team Selection Committee budget must submitted team manager prior disbursement team funds V Team Selection Guidelines document entitled World Champi onship Team Procedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAL Teams describes standards team selection programs governed Any items specified within team selection program will covered under proce dures document event dispute discrepancy procedures document will take precedence over team selection program * AMA SINCE 1936 numbered year preceding team trials Example October 15 1988 freeze date 1989 team trials [1990 team selection program] 21 The FAI elimination system will replaced following triple elimina tion system a Entrants will continue compete until have lost three matches until matrix ends per 24f b There will drawing contestant matching team trials After initial draw matches will systematically determined matrix matching system c The matrix will publicly displayed times matching will accomplished front desire watch 22 Matrix procedures a The matrix will composed enough columns rows contain entries layout will follows Entrants Vertical Horizontal Columns Rows Upto93 to123 3to153 64 7to204 1to244 5to284 9or305 1to355 6 above5as required 23 The matrix round will formed modifying previous matrix follows first column remains stationary second column moves up space third column moves up two spaces fourth column moves up three spaces fifth column moves up four spaces 24 a If number contestants does fill matrix last spaces will left empty treated contestants eliminated b Matches will determined reading matrix left right downward reading book two contestants appear next other will matched together c At end round odd man will matched against first man following round Thus two contes tants match could different rounds d As contestants eliminated numbers crossed off crossed-off numbers remain matrix making new matches official will read through matrix skipping over crossed-out numbers until finds pair contestants match together e This system will provide number unique matches equal number horizontal rows Thus after five rounds five-row matrix previous matrix will repeat does mean matches will repeat because will numerous crossed-out numbers time f The matrix matching system will used until three contestants less three losses remain time contestant has two losses has flown less match last contestant receive three losses matrix matching will continue Matrix matching will continue until no contestant remains two losses less match flown last contestant receive three losses until last contestant receive three losses has wins other contestant three losses g Although system has strong tendency avoid repeat matches could occur later contest no case will matches rearranged other reason 25 As fliers eliminated CD appointed scorekeeper will begin post final standings last place working up first place Places will determined primarily number wins secondarily least number losses among equal wins 26 Ties significant places will broken flying additional matches among involved tie have lost three matches a As minimum ties place top three ranking top three alternates 4th through 6th place will flown off b If three people involved tie random-draw single-elimination flyoff described FAI Sporting Code section 4416 through h will used resolve tie c Tie-breaking matches will result people being placed higher lower places originally involved tie d If some fliers choose participate flyoff will placed bottom positions involved tie below elected fly e Fliers decide tied places flipping coin forfeiting match another flier will also placed below actually flew matches f At least top 10 entrants will listed team members possible alternates 27 The time between start matches will 10 minutes minutes ending 0 event director will give signal start engines Launch will given end match minutes ending 5 will no delays September 1992 113 contestants request officials have option skipping entire ten-minute period necessary flier scheduled fly two consecutive matches ten-minute period will automatically skipped 271 Matches will flown same order scheduled matrix system order matches will changed request contestants 28 Protests a Informal protests may made verbally CD contestant still satisfied result informal protest may file formal protest b Formal protests must submitted writing accompanied $10 protest fee Upon payment fee CD will suspend flying matches depend outcome protest contestant must submit written protest within 30 minutes posting fee formal protest will decided three-man jury appointed FAI Executive Committee jury will include either CD original judges persons involved protest c If protest rejected fee will go local organizing club based protest outcome match changed fee will returned protestor d The person against protest filed may submit rebuttal counterprotest payment fee within 30 minutes decision e The decision jury final no appeal higher authority 29 After match itemized score will publicly posted score will include cuts minutes seconds air time reason amount penalties score will posted before beginning next match circle 210 Weather delays foul weather prevents contest being completed original schedule days contest will carry over next day 211 If match results tie according current FAI rules will reflown end round 212 Match scoring 2121 Matches will scored four pairs cut counters stationed approximately 90-degree increments around circle pair will submit written score scorekeeper immediately after match consulting other counters pair cut counts will treated unit will mixed matched other scores create extreme combinations necessary cut counters fulltime officials Contestants may recruited part-time basis 2122 The scorekeeper will compute Competition result match using four cut counts same contestant winner using three four scores will declared winner median score middle score reported will posted official result Any other outcome 2 blue/2 yellow 2 blue/2 ties 1 blue/3 ties etc will declared inconclu sive reflown 2123 Air time will scored panel three timers will have no other duties pair backup timers may also cut counters Unless accident equipment malfunction three primary timers will determine score suggested primary timers use audio tape recorder document air time during match same air time will used computing four possible scores 2124 The center marshal will have ability impose penalties sole authority Other penalties must made agreement two officials Penalties will turned scorekeeper writing end match cut count scorekeeper will assure contestant penalized once once offense whether observed two officials same penalties will used computing four possible scores 2125 The center marshal will give order start engines count down minute give signal launch order start stop combat fourminute match time will timed outside circle will begin center marshals signal launch Section 3Budget 31 The official FAI Combat Team Fund will held escrow AMA Headquar ters 32 The entry finals fee $50 payable AMA Headquarters Caution Allow 10 days mail delivery An onsite entry finals fee shall 11/2 times early entry fee late entry will allowed up pilots meeting held evening before competition such fees shall remitted AMA Headquarters contest director Note program participant defined has participated both last two selection cycles people automatically receive ballots mailings new participant may preregister program payment $10 will apply total entry fee person elects enter finalsthis payment will place him mailing list current program Program participants withdraw program after having paid full entry fee may request receive refund $25 33 Any additional income donations will contributed team fund AMA Headquarters 34 Team trials expenses will amount no 25% money fund 35 After team trials expenses paid remaining money will divided among three team members Junior award winner a If less $2400 fund Junior award winner will allocated $600 three team members will receive equal share remainder b If $2400 fund Junior award winner three team members will receive equal share c In event no Junior award winner funds allocated Junior may used team members d The team members may use share fund legitimate world championship expenses expenses limited 1 travel expenses paid AMA 2 vehicle rentals 3 excess baggage 4 mechanic travel 5 mechanic supporter fees Note AMA does pay model box transportation uniforms arrange pay transit fuel e Team members withdraw team must return AMA funds remitted Section 4Schedule Guidelines 41 The following schedule arranged correspond document entitled World Championship Teams Proce dures Governing Academys Sponsor ship FAI Teams appendix Control Line world championships held years team trials/finals odd years Odd yrThree weeks before finalsscheduled precontest meetingpostmark deadline entries Send entries AMA HQ Team trials held date determined Team Selection Committee precontest meeting held 700 pm night before first day competition First day flyingfirst four rounds Second day flying remaining rounds Third day flying weather day required Shortly following finals committee elections critique team trials begin 114 Model Aviation focus focus Competition yr World championships July/Augusually held yr Sept At conclusion world championship before committee chairman solicits proposals/amendments comments previous program aid commit tee development succeeding program yr The committee reviews OctINov puts agrees upon pro gram format presenta tion participants yr Dec Program participants vote necessary Odd yr Jan Publish mail participants final approved program Years Deadline receive AMA Sept 1 rules change proposals atHQ Annual/Aug 1 Deadline receive FAI rules change proposals AMA HQ 42 Precontest meeting schedule 421 Attendance meeting mandatory however very important contestants mechanics officials attend familiarize themselves organization contest have input discussion rules procedures meeting will repeated contest site fail attend Contest Director may hold final briefing officials before start flying Decisions made meeting will changed briefing 422 Agenda Items introductions opening remarks b checking AMA NAA licenses Contestants must have someone present AMA NAA license included match drawing Presentation licenses will finalize entry end possibility partial refund Contestants may withdraw time apply partial refund entry fee c announcement team entries team entries approved d drawing contestant numbers accordance matrix matching system e election jury f explanation contest procedures contest director Opportunity questions contestants Rulings jury required g explanation FAI rules contest director Opportunity questions contestants Rulings jury required h closing statement adjournment 423 Dinner served some point agenda according local arrangements Section 5Current Planning 51 One person will given responsi bility organizing current team trials responsibility will include a flying site b officials c place pre-contest meeting d equipment such PA system chalk lines tables chairs etc 52 One member committee will given responsibility providing trophies plaques souvenirs merchandise awards etc team fund will pay small trophies plaques winners other items will provided can secured cost team fund 53 One member committee will given responsibility providing streamers will reimbursed team fund 54 Any site bids volunteer officials will referred committee member charge current plans will submit proposal committee vote 55 AMA guidelines require vote Team Selection Committee choose site committee has reached decision March 31 team trials year decision will turned over president AMA arbitration Section 6Additional Duties 61 This committee will review proposals FAI rules changes submitted program participants vote committee will represent position FAI Combat fliers USA 62 One committee member will appointed handle proposals 63 This committee will accept responsi bility other needs arise respect FAI Combat program 64 The chairman committee will spokesman FAI Combat negotiations other Control Line team comrmttees Section 7Junior Award 71 All team trials entrants possess valid Junior Senior AMA license time team trials will eligible award winner will contestant matches won event two-way tie single tie-breaking match will flown event tie between three fliers will singleelimination flyoff byes necessary 72 The Junior award winner will invited accompany team world championships will have duties assisting team way can including pitting setting up equipment flying practice matches required will have same status team three mechanics funded team selection committee 73 FundingThe Junior award winner will receive minimum $600 team fund amount money available team members exceeds $2400 will receive equal 25% share other three team members entry fees taken Junior/Senior entrants exceeds either above figures will receive money taken Jr/Sr entry fees Also see 35c 74 AlternatesThe second third place contestants will alternates top three take trip award will carry over next program winner also wins regular place team job AMA-funded mechanic award will go first alternate 75 MatchingThe Jr/Sr entrants will matched same other contestants document entitled World Championship Teams Procedures Governing Academys Sponsor ship FAI Teams describes standards team selection programs governed Any items specified within team selection program will covered under Procedures event dispute discrepancy Proce dures will take precedence over team selection program ember 1992 115 SCALE SHOOT OUT August 2123 1992 Muncie Indiana AMAs New National Flying Site Set sights two major scale events Preliminary Scale Shoot Outfeaturing winners 1991 Scale Masters 1992 Top Gun 1992 AMA National Aeromodeling Championships head head competition Main Event Representatives sixteen countries competing title World Champion F4B Control Line F4C Radio Control Scale COME SHARE THE EXPERIENCE f 0 C US Competition CONTEST COORDINATORS I Robert Wilkie 19 Everett St Rockland MA 02370 II FFICLJIND Richard Sobrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven 1421 RC Pyt & Soar Ernest Nikodem 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 BC Pail & other RC Richard Kircher 9 Sheffield Way Clark NJ 07166 III CL & FF AMA Headquarters Competition Department BC Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St. Allentown PA 18103 East BC M Weisesbach 4568 W 146th Cleveland OH 44135 West IV CL& FF Bob Nicks 1211 Brookgreen Dr Cary NC 27511 RC Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322-2742 V RC James Miller 2378 Upper Drive Pearl MS 39208 FF W Johnson 4112 White Acres Rd Montgomery AL 38106 CL Joseph Mesd 1339 Renasalser St Jacksonville FL 32205 Vi RC except Soaring C Gray 201 Hulman Salem Rd Terre Haste IN 47803 RC Soaring Dale Folkening 1544 Darien Lake Dr Darien IL 60559 FF Jim Bennett 324 Heltenstein Ave St Louis MO 63119 SCALE John Guenther 21609 Borden-Greenville Rd Borden IN 47106 INDOOR Richard 001g 6 Canary Hill Dr Dm0 Ml 48359 FREE FLIGHT Chuck Markon 655 Carlisle Deerheld IL 60015 CL SPEED & TEAM RACE Bill Lee 3522 Tamariak Ls Missouri City TX 77459 CL COMBAT Mack Henry 269 Elysian Fields Nashville TN 37211 CL AEROBATiCS Windy Urtnowoki 9 Union Ave Lisle Ferry NJ 07843 CL William Bad Bodzioch Jr 1800 Trail Ridge St Arlington Halghta IL 80004 VII CL & FF AMA Headquartera Competition Department entire district except Michigan RC Leon Cordy N4503 Highway 55 Chilton WI 53014 Michigan BC Wayne Yaager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 48174 VIII Randy Randolph PO Boa 271048 Dallas TX 75227 IX Mike Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 RC Judy Gerken 2088 South Raleigh St Denver CO 80219 X Ellis Hall 5543 Willow Oak Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 No Harry Apsian 27704 Saddle Rd Rolling Hills CA 90274 So Frank Gomes 2241 Noah St Honolulu HI 98816 Hvwaii Utah Arizona David Litt 1111 N 84th St 53 Mesa AZ 85205 XI Dick Salter 7217 So 133rd St Seattle WA 98178 RC WT Bill Smith 10825 44th Ave SW Seattle WA 98146 Bold Face Setow indicates Chairman el Cenlent Seard INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 ii Doag Barber 146 Strailon House Maple Shade NJ 08052 III Walt VanGorder 5669 Victory View Ln Cincinnati OH 45233 IV Don Srull 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102 V John Martin 2180 Tigertail Miami FL 33133 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I George Higgins PO Boo 561 North Pembroke MA 02358 II Joe Ortiz 33-52 85th 201 Jackson Heights NY 11372 III Laird Jackson 1100 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 IV Wayne Foster 101 Forest Dr Advance NC 27006 V Dave Hematraught P0 Bos 171 Moocks Corner SC 29461 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Strack 294 Harnbarg Rd Lyme CT 08371 II Bradley Bane 60 Lake Ave. Lyndonnille NY 14098 Ill Rady Klsiber 2021 Lakeland Ave Lakewood OH 44107 IV Joe Boyle Jr 219 Shenandoah Rd Hampton VA 23361 V Bonny Jenkins 3112 C Ralnes Rd Memphis TN 381 SCALE CONTEST BOARD I in Sean 52 Langholm Dr Nashua NH 03062 II Robert Clemens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14612 III Bill Carper 127 Pearl St Jackson OH 45040 IV Bob Karlsass 708 Bullen Dr Middletown Ott 19709 V DavId P1598 1389 Hanre NW Palm Bay FL 32907 ELECTRIC CONTEST BOARD I Nelson Whitman PO Boo 415 East Falmoath MA 02536 II John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ill Richard Simpson 332 39th Street Pittaburgh PA 15201 IV Woady Blanchard 1733 Beach Rd Hampton VA 23684 V Robert Nelson 390 San Jose Winter Haven FL 33884 SPECIAL EVENTS CONTEST BOARD AEROBATICS I Scott Melville 100 Chatham Tern Bridgeport CT 58606 II Thomas Johnaon 5 Forest View Dr Hopewell Jctn NY 12533 III B Hesseibrock 6320 Blaeherry HIll CI Cincinnati OH 45248 IV Tom Miller 19130 Brookgreen Garden Fl Hanteraville NC 28078 V John Faqas 724 Diane St Niceville FL 32578 VI Charles W Reed 5408 Wsodssn Rd Raytown MC 64133 HELICOPTER I Randy King 59 Wellinglord Ave. Athol MA 01331 II Horace Hagen iS Parkway P1 Red Bank NJ 07781 III Bill Curtis 216 Vernon Rd GreenvilleA 16125 IV Robert F Hsrris 257 Eatevez Rd La Flats MD 20046 V Tim Schoonard 2410 Depauw Ave Orlando FL 32804 RACING I Pete Reed 49 Anvil Dr Avon CT 08001 II Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 III Dane Lataha 1141 Colambos Ave Lernoyne PA 17043 IV CliBTellord 7417 Arrowoad Rd Bethesda MD 20817 V Gail Jacobson 2205 BAIley Terrace College Park GA 30349 SOARING I Fritz Bien 41 Sew Mill Rd Concord MA 01742 II Bill Miller PO Boo 335 Prhrceton Janction NJ 08550 III Gene SheIkey 217 Euclid Ave Scoildale PA 15683 IV Bob Champine 205 Tiptop Rd Newport News VA 25806 V Charles Anderson PO Bos 305 Tullahoma TN 37388 Vt Chudie Sotich 3851 W 82nd Race Chicago IL 80629 VII Richurd Doig 6 Carury Hit Dr Crinn Ml 48358 VIII Ralph Bad Teeny Ben 545 Richardnen TX 75899 IX Stan Chilton 7358 Lincoln Wichita KS 67311-3302 9 Clarence Mather 2358 Ten OShanter Ave Biohop CA 93514-1944 XI Ardy Taglistlrs 659-B Taybir Rd NW Solem OR 97304 Vt CE Rabbert 349 Hitoborn Ave Lexington KY 40511 VII Larry Oziak 2019 Strange St Stevens Point WI 54481 VIII BIll BienheIt 7858 Chrislie Dallag TX 78249 IX Michael Tallman 3014 Boctrange WicWa KS 67217 9 tic Gamer PO Bee 573 Linennore CA 045W Xl Jolr Thomysor 1148 airctr Avense Conage Grove CR57424 VI Chria Matrons 8578 Ginger Dr St Johr MO 63114 VII Bill Shoilar 2317 Clsesen Aveose Royal Oak Ml 48073 VIil Russ Snyder 114 Aurdarra Unnersal City TX 78148 IX Jerald Murphy 2223 Villa Rosa Colorado Sphrgs CO 80924 9 Jse Norcross P0 Boo 65 Hantoet CA 83232 Xl To announcod VI John Guenther 21809 Borden-Greenville Rd Borden 1547106 Vii Cluade McCullough RR 1 Boo 487 Montezuma IA 50171 VIII Emest Horaxood 2711 English Chase Arlington TX 78016 IX Martin Libban 139 N ttdgemeor Wichita KS 87208 X Jim Macoorald 858 Ban Davis CA 95818 Xl Earle Moorhead 1487 Park Ave NE Salem CR97301 VI Cal Ettel 3 CanOe Dr. RR 2 Roossant MD 63030 VII Keith Shaw 2756 Elmened Ace Arbor Ml 48104 VIII Prank Konnan 5834 Osorlein Dallas TX 75280 IX Juson Perrir 1555 aroadway 122 Boulder CO 80302 X Robert 51111 PO BosS Midway City CA 92655 Xl Bomard Cawley 29838489-Ave S Aubum WA 9880r VII David von Linsowe 78035 Dedge Rd. Mt Morris Ml 48458 VIII William Thomas 331 06 Rocteesod Barllesoille OK 74806 IX Jim Moerey RR 2 Bos 56 Kindey 8067547 X Craig Millet rio Gibeon DanI & Crutcher 880 Newport Center Dr Saite 700 Newport Bosch CA 92680 XI Rck Allison 15618 Norttrasst 50th Way Redmond WA 98052 VI Luther Akemon 1080 Lakeview Dr Sconsborg IN 47170 VII Roy OleIc 12450 Lanadowne Detroit Ml 48224 VIII Dave Yosngblnod 1212 Sarak Bryan TX 77802 IX Don Vineysro 280S HilIdale Salina KS 67401-3209 9 Robed Gorham 24533 Los Alises 183 Lagsna Hills CA 93653 Xl Mark Seed 106964th Collage PIece WA99324 VI Jim Gager 8425 Aubem Rd Pt Wayne IN 46825-3031 VII Wsyne Veager 38239 Caa8e Dr Rematas Ml 48174 VIII Dick Ritch 11042 Wsvwing Hasslon TX 77030 IX Duane 0011128W W Asbury Fl Lukewood CO 80228 X Gary Hsoer 18016 Ave 280 Vixalis CA 93277-9757 Xi Tom Strom 14200W 180th SesOle WA 58118 VI Stan Watson 10414W 104 SL Palos Park IL 80484 VII Al Scidmore 5813 Denen Dr Madieon WI 53711 VIII Psnchs Morris 2715 Eastbrook Dr Mesquile TX 75150 IX Byron alakenlee 3134 Winnehags Dr Sedelia CO 80135 X Randy Spencer 2817 Fisk Ln Redendo Beech CA 90278 Xl Dave Jobronn 10400 SE 11th St Vancouver WA 95864 RC SOARING OvI Edhe VI 4922 Ronhelle Ave CA 92714 RCABROBATICS Stephen Lelitv 19 Main SL Wendell MA 01379 RC PYLON Bob Brawn 1255 High SI. ttrsdtord PA 18701 RC ELECTRIC Keith Rrkenbiner 705081 Puede Street Carlsbad CA 92W9 RC HELICOPTER Horace Hagen 15 Parkway Fl Red Sank NJ 07701 Experimental RC Aircraft Inspectors joint AMAIIMAA program qLtillify large models 55-100 lb demonstration flights AMA-sanctioned events involves use inspectors oversee qualifications such aircraft approve/certify complying safe practices As date following persons have applied position have aelected Academy perform task inspector District IHarvey Thomasian 369 Brigham St Northboro MA 01532 District IlDavid L Babcock 445 Stockton St Hightstown NJ 08520 Sydney Clement 7 Hitchner Ave Bridgeton NJ 08302 Frank V Ponteri 4261 West Ave Ocean City NJ 08226 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicott NY 13760 District IllWilliam BerchtoId 1570 Hollywood Parkway York PA 17403 Gene Miller RD 5 Box 5301 Fleetwood PA 19522 District IVCharles E BuhI 3924 Dawley Rd Virginia Beach VA 23457 John Hunton 3722 Spicewood Dr Annandale VA 22003 District VBillie Bell PO Box 1375 Graceville FL 32440 David Buck 5875 Wayman Dunn Rd Springfield TN 37172 Kenneth Call Route 1 Box 278C Ft Payne AL 35967 Derryl Edwards 5711 7th Ave NW Bradenton FL 34209 Burnis R Fields Jr Strickland Rd PO Box 1063 Interlachen FL 32048 Richard Giannini 1249 Berryhill Ct Rock Hill SC 29732 Rod Gier 6082 Ajax Ct Cocoa FL 32927 Joseph W Lippo III 408 Jasmine Road St Augustine FL 32086Joseph J Pokay Jr 4430 SE Kubin Ave Stuart FL 34997 Charles Stallings Sr 4 Orinco Lane Port St Lucie FL 34952 James M Weems 221 8-E Sunrise Ln Birmingham AL 35210 Richard Giannini 1249 Berryhill Ct Rock Hill SC 29732 DIstrict VIJohn H Frank 2004 Weiwyn Des Plaines IL 60018 James W Johnson RR 1 Box 62 Gaston IN 47342 Scott Justice Debra Justice 156S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 Robert George Nielsen 2500 Schell Ln New Albany IN 47150 Carl J Silverthorn 3601 N Glenwood Muncie IN 47304 District ViIMark Bonzer Route 3 Box 170 Charles City IA 50616 Charles Ecklund 4520 S Camrose Ave New Berlin WI 53151 John Hall 824 Winnetka Ave South Golden Valley MN 55426 Roger D Smith 4525 Hillview Shores Dr Clarkston Ml 48016 District ViIIDennis Bo Hinch 2622 Marshall St Sulphur LA 70663 Thomas Soiinski 9720 S Shartel Oklahoma City OK 73139 District IXJames M Carter Jr 102-2 Sunset Loop Minot AFB ND 58704 John J Shumaker 1120 Azure Ln Wichita KS 67235 District XHarry Apoian 27704 Saddle Rd Rolling Hills CA 90274 Warren L Cross 4620 Bannister Lane Las Vegas NV 89130 Bill Hempel 7025 E 21st St Tucson AZ 85710 Joseph P Lussier 721 Remington Dr. Las Vegas NV 89110 Robert McClung 11007 Studebaker Downey CA 90241 Donald F Mulligan 931 Cactus Wren Sierra Vista AZ 85635 John E Rapillo 3603 5 Ocean Crest Santa Ana CA 92704 Nick Rivaldo 3922 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Telephone 1-213/420-2058 District XICarlos R Grageda 716 Hart Ln Walla Walla WA 99362 John J Haskin 2131 Vernon Rd Lake Stevens WA 98258 Jerry L Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Additional information concerning program may obtained contacting Technical Director Bob Underwood AMA HO Attention CDa list aircraft approved under program can obtained Technical Director Bob Underwood AMA HO 116 Model Aviation COMPETITION DIRECTORY Chairmen Don Llndley 420 Tupelo Napervitle IL 60540 Member Esat Coast Austin Lettwich 407 Aabrey Rd Richmond VA 23229 Member Central Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Mancheater TN 37355 Member West Coast Bill Northrop 313 Via Lido Soud Newport Beach CA 92663 Member ISoathl Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Baton Rosge LA 70815 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARDS CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tapelo Naperellie IL 80540 PAl TEAM SELECTION COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/09
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focus Competition ANoteFromthe nical Director Bob Underwood questions surfaces now regarding competitive aspects aeromodeling recognized sport Proponents concept aeromodeling sport can justifiably argue various elements necessary sport recognition exist within aeromodeling competition However limit concept sport activities require some higher level physical skill model airplane activity would qualify Possible exceptions such hand-launch gliders might exist large extraordinary physical skills necessary compare other activities considered sports modeling will find parallels include events requiring above-average reflexes training practice hand-eye coordination equipment etc will consider equipment aspect column assured interesting ramifica tions issue hasnt model flying recog nized sport reasons range toy airplane percep tion held public lack concerted effort modeling community promoting concept basic problem very few events ever offer ingredients necessary make sporting events recognized sport event must represent competition Having winner loser bunch finishers between wont get event sport page newspaper regular basis did National Aeromodeling Championships would certainly qualify over 90 events scads winners losers sporting event Actually reasons fails fulfill sport goal has events writers opinion few modeling events sport potential scene present time events contain requisite competition other important elements well elements include thrill victory agony defeat pageantry commercial support contest contest until includes contestants high skill levels drama contestants continued page 110 years F3C Technicai Meeting TM held March 26 1992 well attended two new members present Several proposais general nature voted F3C TM because affect us wellParticipants meeting included Dr Georg Breiner Austria observer Bernard Declert France observer Dag Eckhoff Norway S/C member Horace Hagen USA S/C Chairman Ritsuri Honda Japan observer Peter Oberli Switzerland S/C member Antonis Papadopoulos Greece S/C member Henry van Loon Netherlands observer Jan van Vliet Nether lands observer first proposal recommended FAJ Sporting Code sold instead distributed no cost proposal made because recent times ClAM has given charter financially selfsustaining TM favor proposal stipulation charge limited 15 Swiss francs less Another proposal recommended charge 40 Swiss francs made entry onto International Aeromodeling Sporting Calendar proposal recommended TM proviso Horace Hagen Subcommittee Chairman money collected must remain under control ClAM Bureau category generated funds Italians proposed ClAM Bureau have control over list judges jury members used world championships WC F3C TM recommended category chairman person appointed him mandatory member jury WC TM also recommended world championships judges include least judge world region continent represented previous world championships Another proposal Italians recommended F3A F3C F3D Subcommittees S/Cs reunited F3C TM curious Italians excluded F3B S/C could get answer TM did recommend proposal because four F3 Subcom mittees specialized today decision made split separate S/Cs F3A S/C submitted proposal change last sentence paragraph 112 Effective Date Rules Changes read follows Exceptions changes model specifications maneuver schedules shall receive separate consideration case allowing World Championship schedules F3C TM recommended proposal because will allow us introduce new maneuver schedules sooner past Italian proposal recommending world championship status category canceled less 10 countries participate two consecutive world championships recommended F3C TM present text paragraph 242 states case World Championships Jury must include least member ClAM Bureau Chairman ClAM particular Subcommittee Italians recommended changed case World Championships Jury must include least member ClAM Bureau member ClAM particular Subcommittee F3C TM recommended proposal change wording member Chairman-appointed member next proposal addressed paragraph 281 Sporting Code requested change first sentence read day before start competi tion transmitters used contest day must impounded kept under control special official continued page 112 September 1992 109 1992 FAI/CIAM Technical Meeting Report F3C Helicopters Key Dates Members AMA Headquarters staff will participate following activities during 1992 July 18 29 League Silent Flight 1992 National Championships Vincennes Indiana July 25 Executive Council Meeting Reston Virginia July 26 August 1 NSRCA Pan-Am Aerobatic Championships Lawrenceville Illinois July 31 August 6 EAA Experimental Aircraft Association Fly-In Oshkosh Wisconsin August 21 29 Scale World Champi onships Muncie Indiana September AMA renewals mailed September 4- 7 National Free Flight Society NFFS AAAA Free Flight Contest Muncie Indiana September 5 -91992 22nd US Free Flight Championships Lost Hills California October 8- 11 Free Flight Team Finals Lost Hills California October 29 November 1 RCHTA Radio Control Hobby Trade Associa tion Show Chicago Illinois focus Competition Technical Director Continued going head head must also involve spectators action easy task since too often event slanted toward spectator competition compromised other hand contestant considered may no spectators worry about last decade Byron Originals presented event Ida Grove Iowa received tremendous amount coverage media Its modeling media speak show appeared nationally various media forms including television Certainly pageantry commercial support exist event portrays model aviation very sophisticated technically advanced activity lacks ingredi ent no competition Please dont misunderstand am suggesting should Byron presentation outstanding best doing what designed However competition probably will never wind up sports page newspaper sports segment late news Three events scene time could possibly recognized having achieved being close true sport goal Tournament Champions TOC oldest three true have never attended event safe say elements mentioned earlier present TOC certainly top-drawer competi tion contestants recognized best Radio Control Aerobatics fliers world Bear mind people chosen flying ability building ability Just golfers tennis players Indy drivers required build equipment neither TOC participants doesnt detract performance rather actually enhances cannot deny commercial support both standpoint exhibitors substantial prizes other end spectrum least far longevity concerned Reno style air racing utilizing large RC models event burst upon scene end last year has potential achiev ingsport~ status will take few years see what will develop event third event Top Gun have personal experience since have flown three its four years existence owes its life dynamic force vision Frank Tiano just few short years has developed something incorporates strong competi tive program also promotes model aviation positive way exhibitors demonstrations factored event has considerable substance appeal both competitor spectator stood flight line Frank during airshow portion Sunday years event demonstration flights complete background music commentary received enthusiasm general spectators modelers Frank intent what happening gaze shifted flying grandstands times punched air exclaimed hear Weve got Theyre modelers theyre involved right fact during actual competition spectators responded audible waves emotion ranged delight flight well done gasps agony miscue resulted crash Everybody present part event what happens sporting event Will events help model aviation wind up sport section news Could sheer grit determination will cause happen Ill put money Frank Tiano Top Gun time certainly seems know what takes promote event attuned delicate balance required separate competition show Time will tell persons reading column may well ask whole issue really care As know modelers fly build recreational purposes involved directly competition looking another way people drive car Indy play tennis Wimbledon play baseball Busch Stadium beyond spectators vicariously participate events spectator what makes sporting event happen Otherwise simply contest between two individuals recognition helps make sporting event sporting event Both TOC Top Gun attract spectators come great distances share event Ask yourself Lest think am inclined belittle importance other events currently scene please assured Just week after Top Gun experience year attended Mint Julep Scale Contest Kentucky very large contest held miles city Currently hosted Southern Indiana Modelers Kentucky State Park Department 20-year-old event attracts 80 Radio Control Scale contestants year interesting note during noon break between rounds Saturday several thousand spectators mill around display models runway people come drive middle Ken tucky contestants come because Julep first-rate contest offers wider range Radio Control Scale events other contest United States including AMA Nationals attracting some top names Scale community Julep does excellent job creating training atmosphere neophyte Scale competi tor Its kinda like Pro-Am tournament golf Can aeromodeling become recognized sport Its possible will take tremendous amount effort promotion element have lacked years kind strong commercial support Thats talked about often just doesnt happen think about difference between what modeling has accomplished accomplished what has happened EAA event Oshkosh comes down promotional support have dont Once glimmer support surfaces tends become self-perpetuating want sport concept happen cant answer question can tell what occasioned writing column however renewal feeling felt writer some years came result two events within time period week half Since arrival AMA Headquarters 1985 has very difficult adequately prepare contest work necessary building practice time just doesnt exist have tended rationalize say place sun going events now because enjoy friendships cultivated over years Well may true fooling myself about wanting competitive longer Top Gun Mint Julep really pumped up first time years able put solid flights did need excuses explanations Along camaraderie competi tors outstanding made feel just great Am fueling sport/competi tion controversy Probably darn competition supplies important ingredient modeling scene involves competitor general modeler well know does otherwise spectators modeling event would nonmodelers doesnt happen postscript column directed friends might wonder whether trusty Underwood van suffering transmissionitis got Underwoods home Sunday after Mint Julep answer no did gave up Nitro West Virginia doesnt sound like vacation spot you obviously petrochemical van Stormavik stayed Underwoods went home day late rental car following week made trip back West Virginia liberate van Model Aviation focus Competition RC Equipment Certified following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently certified registered professional test laboratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting being better Radio Control equip ment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz frequency spacing testing done specifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing presented matter information construed endorsement products listed Ace RIC Nautical Commander Receiver Part No Pro 810 Ace RIC Olympic V Receiver Part No Pro 810 Ace R/C Silver Seven Receiver Part No Pro 810 Ace R/CMicropro 8000 Receiver Part No Pro 810 Airtronics Caliber 3P FM Receiver Part No 92736 Airtronics Infinity 600 FM Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Infinity 600 PCM Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Spectra POM 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Module FM MD7P Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RE Module 93772 Airtronics Module EM MD7SP Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG4R Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6P Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6H Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG4R Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG6DR Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard EM VG6H Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard EM VG7P Receiver Part No 92775 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vision PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Vision PCM 85P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Micro Dual Conversion 4-channel EM Receiver Receiver Part No 92745 Cirrus Excell RC-4E Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx RC-4E Cirrus Excell RC-4P Receiver Part No CR-224A Tx RC-4P Cirrus Excell RC-7F Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx CR-7F Cirrus Excell RC-7P Receiver Part No CR-227A Tx CR-7P Cox Cobra Two 918320 A/D AX29ME8308 Receiver Part No AXZ9MF8219 Cox Cobra Three 918330 A/D AX29ME8308 Receiver Part No AXZ9ME8319 FutabaConquest EP-4NBF EM Receiver Part No EP-R127DE FutabaConquest EP-4NBP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R124DP FutabaConquest EP-6NFK EM Receiver Part No FP-R127DE EutabaConquest EP-6NPK PCM Receiver Part No R127DP FutabaConquest FP-SNLH FM Receiver Part No EP-R128DE FutabaConquest EP-6NHP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R128DP FutabaEP-SUAF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaEP-5UAP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaEP-7UAF EM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaEP-7UAES FM Receiver Part No EP-R128DE FutabaEP-7UAP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaEP-7UAPS PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaEP-7UHF FM Receiver Part No EP-R128DE FutabaEP-7UHP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaFP-855A PCM Receiver Part No EP-R128DP FutabaEP-855H PCM Receiver Part No EP-R128DP FutabaEP-9VAP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaEP-9VHP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaAttack EP-4NBL AM Standard Receiver Part No EP-Ri 14H FutabaAttack EP-4NBL AM Glider Receiver Part No EP-R114H FutabaAttack FP-4NBL AM Electric Receiver Part No MCR-4A FutabaFP-SUA AM Receiver Part No EP-Ri 17H FutabaEP-5NLP PCM Receiver Part No EP-RiOSIP Hitec USA Focus 4EM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H4SPGP31 FM Hitec USA Eocus 4EFM IEHFOC4S6 Receiver Part No H45M1C535 Hitec USA Eocus 4GFM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H45M1C535 Hitec USA Focus 5 Hell EM IEHFOC4S6 Receiver Part No H4SPGP31 EM Hitec USA Focus 6FM IEHFOC4S6 Receiver Part No H45PGP31 FM Hitec USA Master SP Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457EP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM Hitec USA Master 7 & 7 Hell Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457EP Tx RE Module MAS 457FM JR RC * JR FM receiver Receiver Part No NER-226X JR PCM Receiver Part No NER-236XZ JR RC * JR FM Receiver Receiver Part No NER-527X JR RC * JR AM Receiver Receiver Part No NER-854X JR RC Max PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RC * X-347 NET-C127UZ Receiver Part No NER-627XZ Tx NET-J72P JR RC * Max EM-NET W125 V H & 124 FM Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC Vegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X JRRC* PCM 10-NET AllO FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-91OXZ JR RC Max Computer-NET W126 EZ HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC * Vegas Computer-NET W126 EG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC * Apollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Apollo-7 Airplane-NET-DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 Hell-NET-Ni 27H Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Century-7 Airplane-NET-N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Century-7 SS Hli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Century-7 SS Airplane-N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Century-7 PCM Heli-NET-N127AH Receiver Part NER-627X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RC * Century-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RC * Max 4-NET-B124AM Receiver Part No NER-324 Kyosho Advance Series 91 FM 7-channel Receiver Part No KRS-DC7-RX Kyosho Advance Series 91 PCM 5-channel Receiver Part No KRS-PCMS RX RCD Inc Platinum Series H45M1C535 ROD Inc Platinum Series AM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD Inc Platinum Series FM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP31 FM WorldExpert EM Series EnginesReceiver Model HP7RM 72E * For JR ABC&W logo receiver denotes narrowband Future issues Model Aviation will contain expanded listing additional information received AMA September1992 111 info c us Competition FAVCIAM Meeting Continued proposal recommended F3C TM written text later modified Plenary meeting read day before start competition transmitters contest site must impounded kept under control special official version approved majority delegates F3C TM made proposal delete paragraph 542 Sporting Code because builder-of-the-model rule cannot has enforced proposal recommended F3C Technical Meeting next proposal originated SIC member UK initially endorsed F3C S/C However after discussions 1991 World Champion ships Australia became quite clear recommendation would result 15cm3 engines running 30% nitromethane well As intent proposal withdrawn After 1992 proposals dispensed floor opened discussion other matters brought up subject noise limits F3C category analyzed measurements made 1991 WC Australia pointed out results showed excessive variation three sound readings made 38 models circulated proposed new method measuring sound levels recom mended TM participants try scheme countries new method uses stationary microphone has model held captive rotating table distance center table microphone fixed three meters sound level measured engine running 10000 rpm model slowly rotating through 360 degrees method will allow us reduce variation measured sound levels caused hand-held microphone hovering helicopter will also allow us find maximum sound level radiated model direction exact engine speed recommenda tion time may have changed experience gained next subject discussed judging criteria introduced copy document presented technical symposium during 1991 World Championships original idea elemental scoring Tom Unger 1991 USA F3C Team Manager S/C member Peter Oberli made copy document promised try scheme Switzerland during 1992 contest season As chairman F3C S/C attended ClAM Bureau meeting held day before ClAM Plenary meeting 1995 World Air Games Ikariada held Greece discussed during Bureau meeting suggested F3C event elevated World Champion ships discussed topic last years TM suggested F3C participation limited Open Interna tional competition order repeat triple event Aerolympics theme Since no other offers made during Bureau meeting run F3C World Champs 1995 unable convince Bureau 1995 WC should part Ikariada During Plenary meeting Polish Aero Club did come forward another offer F3C however also being planned Aerolympics F3A F3C F3D Ijust hope flying sites various events will separated enough can run indepen dently Helmut Ziegler Switzerland handed copy provisional RC Helicopter Scale rules written well-known Scale builder flier Karl-Heinz Charlie Unrein entire text written German few us could read will ask Charlie have translated English will circulate F3C S/C comment will also submit chairman F4C RC Scale Subcommit tee Mr Dennis Thumpston get view should have jurisdiction potentially new event FAI Control Line Aerobatics Team Selection Program Purpose III Contest Criteria CL Precision Aerobatics Team Selection Program 1994 will use single team selection contest Finals held springlsummer 1993 Finals shall used select three team members will represent United States 1994 FAJ F2B World Championships An alternate team member shall also chosen compete event team member unable fulfill obligation IL Qualification Only AMA members have also joined NAA entered team selection program eligible compete position team program entry fee $100 must sent AMA Headquarters postmarked no later 30 days prior Finals Caution Allow 10 days mail delivery late entry fee $125 may accepted Finals site day prior contest Any fees collected site must forwarded AMA Headquarters Contest Director immediately after contest Refund requests will honored such request received AMA Headquarters no later two days prior first day Finals location date time Finals will announced soon possible Finals contest shall selected vote Team Selection Committee among bids submitted AMA Headquarters Deadline receiving Finals bids AMA Headquarters December 31 1992 Rules Finals contest shall accordance current FAI Sporting Code AMA rules cannot used see World Championship Teams Procedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAT Teams page 3 para C4 addition FAI Sporting Code following will apply 1 Judges prohibited seeing posted scores before end meet 2 Circles shall alternated round fliers will rotate 3 chief judge may chair judge 4 Judges will warmed up noncontestants 5 Any individual has coached contestant within three months prohib ited serving judge 6 site can secured Finals will held Mt Comfort Labor Day weekend 7 No half points will allowed scoring see FAI Sporting Code 4212 page 39 An FAI jury appointed AMA Executive Council shall preside Finals Team Selection Committee will submit five nominees consideration jury members Nominees must fall within guidelines Standing Rules Bylaws Academy Model AeronauticsFAI Juries Team Selections IV Budget entry fees donations will held account AMA Headquarters No 50% total entry fees collected may used Finals expenses Request advancement Finals expenses may permitted approval Team Selection Committee funds must accounted detail accompa nied receipts Any reimbursement officials including travel lodging expenses will made AMA Headquarters after report submitted CD accompanied request receipts has received approval Team Selection CommitContinued page 113 112 Modei Aviation focus Competition FAI Combat F2D Team Selection Program 1994 Program Section 1Format 1 Purpose select three-man team Combat fliers represent United States FAI World Championships provide line alternates back up team event withdrawal primary team members collect funding team mechanics 11 Method team alternates will selected flying triple elimination contest 12 Entries Any US citizen AMA license NAA membership may pay entry fee compete 13 Internal committee business will handled accordance AMAs FAI Program Management Line Authority document 14 This program will remain effect permanently may amended revised majority vote TSC program participants accordance timetable Section 2Rules 20 The individual matches team trials shall run according FAI Combat rules stand October 15th evenFAI Control Line continued page 112 tee possible CD should forecast such reimbursements submit approval Team Selection Committee prior Finals Money remaining team fund may used following team expenses 1 travel expenses paid AMA 2 vehicle rental 3 meals official practice days 4 other expenses approved majority vote Team Selection Committee budget must submitted team manager prior disbursement team funds V Team Selection Guidelines document entitled World Champi onship Team Procedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAL Teams describes standards team selection programs governed Any items specified within team selection program will covered under proce dures document event dispute discrepancy procedures document will take precedence over team selection program * AMA SINCE 1936 numbered year preceding team trials Example October 15 1988 freeze date 1989 team trials [1990 team selection program] 21 The FAI elimination system will replaced following triple elimina tion system a Entrants will continue compete until have lost three matches until matrix ends per 24f b There will drawing contestant matching team trials After initial draw matches will systematically determined matrix matching system c The matrix will publicly displayed times matching will accomplished front desire watch 22 Matrix procedures a The matrix will composed enough columns rows contain entries layout will follows Entrants Vertical Horizontal Columns Rows Upto93 to123 3to153 64 7to204 1to244 5to284 9or305 1to355 6 above5as required 23 The matrix round will formed modifying previous matrix follows first column remains stationary second column moves up space third column moves up two spaces fourth column moves up three spaces fifth column moves up four spaces 24 a If number contestants does fill matrix last spaces will left empty treated contestants eliminated b Matches will determined reading matrix left right downward reading book two contestants appear next other will matched together c At end round odd man will matched against first man following round Thus two contes tants match could different rounds d As contestants eliminated numbers crossed off crossed-off numbers remain matrix making new matches official will read through matrix skipping over crossed-out numbers until finds pair contestants match together e This system will provide number unique matches equal number horizontal rows Thus after five rounds five-row matrix previous matrix will repeat does mean matches will repeat because will numerous crossed-out numbers time f The matrix matching system will used until three contestants less three losses remain time contestant has two losses has flown less match last contestant receive three losses matrix matching will continue Matrix matching will continue until no contestant remains two losses less match flown last contestant receive three losses until last contestant receive three losses has wins other contestant three losses g Although system has strong tendency avoid repeat matches could occur later contest no case will matches rearranged other reason 25 As fliers eliminated CD appointed scorekeeper will begin post final standings last place working up first place Places will determined primarily number wins secondarily least number losses among equal wins 26 Ties significant places will broken flying additional matches among involved tie have lost three matches a As minimum ties place top three ranking top three alternates 4th through 6th place will flown off b If three people involved tie random-draw single-elimination flyoff described FAI Sporting Code section 4416 through h will used resolve tie c Tie-breaking matches will result people being placed higher lower places originally involved tie d If some fliers choose participate flyoff will placed bottom positions involved tie below elected fly e Fliers decide tied places flipping coin forfeiting match another flier will also placed below actually flew matches f At least top 10 entrants will listed team members possible alternates 27 The time between start matches will 10 minutes minutes ending 0 event director will give signal start engines Launch will given end match minutes ending 5 will no delays September 1992 113 contestants request officials have option skipping entire ten-minute period necessary flier scheduled fly two consecutive matches ten-minute period will automatically skipped 271 Matches will flown same order scheduled matrix system order matches will changed request contestants 28 Protests a Informal protests may made verbally CD contestant still satisfied result informal protest may file formal protest b Formal protests must submitted writing accompanied $10 protest fee Upon payment fee CD will suspend flying matches depend outcome protest contestant must submit written protest within 30 minutes posting fee formal protest will decided three-man jury appointed FAI Executive Committee jury will include either CD original judges persons involved protest c If protest rejected fee will go local organizing club based protest outcome match changed fee will returned protestor d The person against protest filed may submit rebuttal counterprotest payment fee within 30 minutes decision e The decision jury final no appeal higher authority 29 After match itemized score will publicly posted score will include cuts minutes seconds air time reason amount penalties score will posted before beginning next match circle 210 Weather delays foul weather prevents contest being completed original schedule days contest will carry over next day 211 If match results tie according current FAI rules will reflown end round 212 Match scoring 2121 Matches will scored four pairs cut counters stationed approximately 90-degree increments around circle pair will submit written score scorekeeper immediately after match consulting other counters pair cut counts will treated unit will mixed matched other scores create extreme combinations necessary cut counters fulltime officials Contestants may recruited part-time basis 2122 The scorekeeper will compute Competition result match using four cut counts same contestant winner using three four scores will declared winner median score middle score reported will posted official result Any other outcome 2 blue/2 yellow 2 blue/2 ties 1 blue/3 ties etc will declared inconclu sive reflown 2123 Air time will scored panel three timers will have no other duties pair backup timers may also cut counters Unless accident equipment malfunction three primary timers will determine score suggested primary timers use audio tape recorder document air time during match same air time will used computing four possible scores 2124 The center marshal will have ability impose penalties sole authority Other penalties must made agreement two officials Penalties will turned scorekeeper writing end match cut count scorekeeper will assure contestant penalized once once offense whether observed two officials same penalties will used computing four possible scores 2125 The center marshal will give order start engines count down minute give signal launch order start stop combat fourminute match time will timed outside circle will begin center marshals signal launch Section 3Budget 31 The official FAI Combat Team Fund will held escrow AMA Headquar ters 32 The entry finals fee $50 payable AMA Headquarters Caution Allow 10 days mail delivery An onsite entry finals fee shall 11/2 times early entry fee late entry will allowed up pilots meeting held evening before competition such fees shall remitted AMA Headquarters contest director Note program participant defined has participated both last two selection cycles people automatically receive ballots mailings new participant may preregister program payment $10 will apply total entry fee person elects enter finalsthis payment will place him mailing list current program Program participants withdraw program after having paid full entry fee may request receive refund $25 33 Any additional income donations will contributed team fund AMA Headquarters 34 Team trials expenses will amount no 25% money fund 35 After team trials expenses paid remaining money will divided among three team members Junior award winner a If less $2400 fund Junior award winner will allocated $600 three team members will receive equal share remainder b If $2400 fund Junior award winner three team members will receive equal share c In event no Junior award winner funds allocated Junior may used team members d The team members may use share fund legitimate world championship expenses expenses limited 1 travel expenses paid AMA 2 vehicle rentals 3 excess baggage 4 mechanic travel 5 mechanic supporter fees Note AMA does pay model box transportation uniforms arrange pay transit fuel e Team members withdraw team must return AMA funds remitted Section 4Schedule Guidelines 41 The following schedule arranged correspond document entitled World Championship Teams Proce dures Governing Academys Sponsor ship FAI Teams appendix Control Line world championships held years team trials/finals odd years Odd yrThree weeks before finalsscheduled precontest meetingpostmark deadline entries Send entries AMA HQ Team trials held date determined Team Selection Committee precontest meeting held 700 pm night before first day competition First day flyingfirst four rounds Second day flying remaining rounds Third day flying weather day required Shortly following finals committee elections critique team trials begin 114 Model Aviation focus focus Competition yr World championships July/Augusually held yr Sept At conclusion world championship before committee chairman solicits proposals/amendments comments previous program aid commit tee development succeeding program yr The committee reviews OctINov puts agrees upon pro gram format presenta tion participants yr Dec Program participants vote necessary Odd yr Jan Publish mail participants final approved program Years Deadline receive AMA Sept 1 rules change proposals atHQ Annual/Aug 1 Deadline receive FAI rules change proposals AMA HQ 42 Precontest meeting schedule 421 Attendance meeting mandatory however very important contestants mechanics officials attend familiarize themselves organization contest have input discussion rules procedures meeting will repeated contest site fail attend Contest Director may hold final briefing officials before start flying Decisions made meeting will changed briefing 422 Agenda Items introductions opening remarks b checking AMA NAA licenses Contestants must have someone present AMA NAA license included match drawing Presentation licenses will finalize entry end possibility partial refund Contestants may withdraw time apply partial refund entry fee c announcement team entries team entries approved d drawing contestant numbers accordance matrix matching system e election jury f explanation contest procedures contest director Opportunity questions contestants Rulings jury required g explanation FAI rules contest director Opportunity questions contestants Rulings jury required h closing statement adjournment 423 Dinner served some point agenda according local arrangements Section 5Current Planning 51 One person will given responsi bility organizing current team trials responsibility will include a flying site b officials c place pre-contest meeting d equipment such PA system chalk lines tables chairs etc 52 One member committee will given responsibility providing trophies plaques souvenirs merchandise awards etc team fund will pay small trophies plaques winners other items will provided can secured cost team fund 53 One member committee will given responsibility providing streamers will reimbursed team fund 54 Any site bids volunteer officials will referred committee member charge current plans will submit proposal committee vote 55 AMA guidelines require vote Team Selection Committee choose site committee has reached decision March 31 team trials year decision will turned over president AMA arbitration Section 6Additional Duties 61 This committee will review proposals FAI rules changes submitted program participants vote committee will represent position FAI Combat fliers USA 62 One committee member will appointed handle proposals 63 This committee will accept responsi bility other needs arise respect FAI Combat program 64 The chairman committee will spokesman FAI Combat negotiations other Control Line team comrmttees Section 7Junior Award 71 All team trials entrants possess valid Junior Senior AMA license time team trials will eligible award winner will contestant matches won event two-way tie single tie-breaking match will flown event tie between three fliers will singleelimination flyoff byes necessary 72 The Junior award winner will invited accompany team world championships will have duties assisting team way can including pitting setting up equipment flying practice matches required will have same status team three mechanics funded team selection committee 73 FundingThe Junior award winner will receive minimum $600 team fund amount money available team members exceeds $2400 will receive equal 25% share other three team members entry fees taken Junior/Senior entrants exceeds either above figures will receive money taken Jr/Sr entry fees Also see 35c 74 AlternatesThe second third place contestants will alternates top three take trip award will carry over next program winner also wins regular place team job AMA-funded mechanic award will go first alternate 75 MatchingThe Jr/Sr entrants will matched same other contestants document entitled World Championship Teams Procedures Governing Academys Sponsor ship FAI Teams describes standards team selection programs governed Any items specified within team selection program will covered under Procedures event dispute discrepancy Proce dures will take precedence over team selection program ember 1992 115 SCALE SHOOT OUT August 2123 1992 Muncie Indiana AMAs New National Flying Site Set sights two major scale events Preliminary Scale Shoot Outfeaturing winners 1991 Scale Masters 1992 Top Gun 1992 AMA National Aeromodeling Championships head head competition Main Event Representatives sixteen countries competing title World Champion F4B Control Line F4C Radio Control Scale COME SHARE THE EXPERIENCE f 0 C US Competition CONTEST COORDINATORS I Robert Wilkie 19 Everett St Rockland MA 02370 II FFICLJIND Richard Sobrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven 1421 RC Pyt & Soar Ernest Nikodem 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 BC Pail & other RC Richard Kircher 9 Sheffield Way Clark NJ 07166 III CL & FF AMA Headquarters Competition Department BC Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St. Allentown PA 18103 East BC M Weisesbach 4568 W 146th Cleveland OH 44135 West IV CL& FF Bob Nicks 1211 Brookgreen Dr Cary NC 27511 RC Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322-2742 V RC James Miller 2378 Upper Drive Pearl MS 39208 FF W Johnson 4112 White Acres Rd Montgomery AL 38106 CL Joseph Mesd 1339 Renasalser St Jacksonville FL 32205 Vi RC except Soaring C Gray 201 Hulman Salem Rd Terre Haste IN 47803 RC Soaring Dale Folkening 1544 Darien Lake Dr Darien IL 60559 FF Jim Bennett 324 Heltenstein Ave St Louis MO 63119 SCALE John Guenther 21609 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/09
Page Numbers: 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116
focus Competition ANoteFromthe nical Director Bob Underwood questions surfaces now regarding competitive aspects aeromodeling recognized sport Proponents concept aeromodeling sport can justifiably argue various elements necessary sport recognition exist within aeromodeling competition However limit concept sport activities require some higher level physical skill model airplane activity would qualify Possible exceptions such hand-launch gliders might exist large extraordinary physical skills necessary compare other activities considered sports modeling will find parallels include events requiring above-average reflexes training practice hand-eye coordination equipment etc will consider equipment aspect column assured interesting ramifica tions issue hasnt model flying recog nized sport reasons range toy airplane percep tion held public lack concerted effort modeling community promoting concept basic problem very few events ever offer ingredients necessary make sporting events recognized sport event must represent competition Having winner loser bunch finishers between wont get event sport page newspaper regular basis did National Aeromodeling Championships would certainly qualify over 90 events scads winners losers sporting event Actually reasons fails fulfill sport goal has events writers opinion few modeling events sport potential scene present time events contain requisite competition other important elements well elements include thrill victory agony defeat pageantry commercial support contest contest until includes contestants high skill levels drama contestants continued page 110 years F3C Technicai Meeting TM held March 26 1992 well attended two new members present Several proposais general nature voted F3C TM because affect us wellParticipants meeting included Dr Georg Breiner Austria observer Bernard Declert France observer Dag Eckhoff Norway S/C member Horace Hagen USA S/C Chairman Ritsuri Honda Japan observer Peter Oberli Switzerland S/C member Antonis Papadopoulos Greece S/C member Henry van Loon Netherlands observer Jan van Vliet Nether lands observer first proposal recommended FAJ Sporting Code sold instead distributed no cost proposal made because recent times ClAM has given charter financially selfsustaining TM favor proposal stipulation charge limited 15 Swiss francs less Another proposal recommended charge 40 Swiss francs made entry onto International Aeromodeling Sporting Calendar proposal recommended TM proviso Horace Hagen Subcommittee Chairman money collected must remain under control ClAM Bureau category generated funds Italians proposed ClAM Bureau have control over list judges jury members used world championships WC F3C TM recommended category chairman person appointed him mandatory member jury WC TM also recommended world championships judges include least judge world region continent represented previous world championships Another proposal Italians recommended F3A F3C F3D Subcommittees S/Cs reunited F3C TM curious Italians excluded F3B S/C could get answer TM did recommend proposal because four F3 Subcom mittees specialized today decision made split separate S/Cs F3A S/C submitted proposal change last sentence paragraph 112 Effective Date Rules Changes read follows Exceptions changes model specifications maneuver schedules shall receive separate consideration case allowing World Championship schedules F3C TM recommended proposal because will allow us introduce new maneuver schedules sooner past Italian proposal recommending world championship status category canceled less 10 countries participate two consecutive world championships recommended F3C TM present text paragraph 242 states case World Championships Jury must include least member ClAM Bureau Chairman ClAM particular Subcommittee Italians recommended changed case World Championships Jury must include least member ClAM Bureau member ClAM particular Subcommittee F3C TM recommended proposal change wording member Chairman-appointed member next proposal addressed paragraph 281 Sporting Code requested change first sentence read day before start competi tion transmitters used contest day must impounded kept under control special official continued page 112 September 1992 109 1992 FAI/CIAM Technical Meeting Report F3C Helicopters Key Dates Members AMA Headquarters staff will participate following activities during 1992 July 18 29 League Silent Flight 1992 National Championships Vincennes Indiana July 25 Executive Council Meeting Reston Virginia July 26 August 1 NSRCA Pan-Am Aerobatic Championships Lawrenceville Illinois July 31 August 6 EAA Experimental Aircraft Association Fly-In Oshkosh Wisconsin August 21 29 Scale World Champi onships Muncie Indiana September AMA renewals mailed September 4- 7 National Free Flight Society NFFS AAAA Free Flight Contest Muncie Indiana September 5 -91992 22nd US Free Flight Championships Lost Hills California October 8- 11 Free Flight Team Finals Lost Hills California October 29 November 1 RCHTA Radio Control Hobby Trade Associa tion Show Chicago Illinois focus Competition Technical Director Continued going head head must also involve spectators action easy task since too often event slanted toward spectator competition compromised other hand contestant considered may no spectators worry about last decade Byron Originals presented event Ida Grove Iowa received tremendous amount coverage media Its modeling media speak show appeared nationally various media forms including television Certainly pageantry commercial support exist event portrays model aviation very sophisticated technically advanced activity lacks ingredi ent no competition Please dont misunderstand am suggesting should Byron presentation outstanding best doing what designed However competition probably will never wind up sports page newspaper sports segment late news Three events scene time could possibly recognized having achieved being close true sport goal Tournament Champions TOC oldest three true have never attended event safe say elements mentioned earlier present TOC certainly top-drawer competi tion contestants recognized best Radio Control Aerobatics fliers world Bear mind people chosen flying ability building ability Just golfers tennis players Indy drivers required build equipment neither TOC participants doesnt detract performance rather actually enhances cannot deny commercial support both standpoint exhibitors substantial prizes other end spectrum least far longevity concerned Reno style air racing utilizing large RC models event burst upon scene end last year has potential achiev ingsport~ status will take few years see what will develop event third event Top Gun have personal experience since have flown three its four years existence owes its life dynamic force vision Frank Tiano just few short years has developed something incorporates strong competi tive program also promotes model aviation positive way exhibitors demonstrations factored event has considerable substance appeal both competitor spectator stood flight line Frank during airshow portion Sunday years event demonstration flights complete background music commentary received enthusiasm general spectators modelers Frank intent what happening gaze shifted flying grandstands times punched air exclaimed hear Weve got Theyre modelers theyre involved right fact during actual competition spectators responded audible waves emotion ranged delight flight well done gasps agony miscue resulted crash Everybody present part event what happens sporting event Will events help model aviation wind up sport section news Could sheer grit determination will cause happen Ill put money Frank Tiano Top Gun time certainly seems know what takes promote event attuned delicate balance required separate competition show Time will tell persons reading column may well ask whole issue really care As know modelers fly build recreational purposes involved directly competition looking another way people drive car Indy play tennis Wimbledon play baseball Busch Stadium beyond spectators vicariously participate events spectator what makes sporting event happen Otherwise simply contest between two individuals recognition helps make sporting event sporting event Both TOC Top Gun attract spectators come great distances share event Ask yourself Lest think am inclined belittle importance other events currently scene please assured Just week after Top Gun experience year attended Mint Julep Scale Contest Kentucky very large contest held miles city Currently hosted Southern Indiana Modelers Kentucky State Park Department 20-year-old event attracts 80 Radio Control Scale contestants year interesting note during noon break between rounds Saturday several thousand spectators mill around display models runway people come drive middle Ken tucky contestants come because Julep first-rate contest offers wider range Radio Control Scale events other contest United States including AMA Nationals attracting some top names Scale community Julep does excellent job creating training atmosphere neophyte Scale competi tor Its kinda like Pro-Am tournament golf Can aeromodeling become recognized sport Its possible will take tremendous amount effort promotion element have lacked years kind strong commercial support Thats talked about often just doesnt happen think about difference between what modeling has accomplished accomplished what has happened EAA event Oshkosh comes down promotional support have dont Once glimmer support surfaces tends become self-perpetuating want sport concept happen cant answer question can tell what occasioned writing column however renewal feeling felt writer some years came result two events within time period week half Since arrival AMA Headquarters 1985 has very difficult adequately prepare contest work necessary building practice time just doesnt exist have tended rationalize say place sun going events now because enjoy friendships cultivated over years Well may true fooling myself about wanting competitive longer Top Gun Mint Julep really pumped up first time years able put solid flights did need excuses explanations Along camaraderie competi tors outstanding made feel just great Am fueling sport/competi tion controversy Probably darn competition supplies important ingredient modeling scene involves competitor general modeler well know does otherwise spectators modeling event would nonmodelers doesnt happen postscript column directed friends might wonder whether trusty Underwood van suffering transmissionitis got Underwoods home Sunday after Mint Julep answer no did gave up Nitro West Virginia doesnt sound like vacation spot you obviously petrochemical van Stormavik stayed Underwoods went home day late rental car following week made trip back West Virginia liberate van Model Aviation focus Competition RC Equipment Certified following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently certified registered professional test laboratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting being better Radio Control equip ment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz frequency spacing testing done specifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing presented matter information construed endorsement products listed Ace RIC Nautical Commander Receiver Part No Pro 810 Ace RIC Olympic V Receiver Part No Pro 810 Ace R/C Silver Seven Receiver Part No Pro 810 Ace R/CMicropro 8000 Receiver Part No Pro 810 Airtronics Caliber 3P FM Receiver Part No 92736 Airtronics Infinity 600 FM Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Infinity 600 PCM Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Spectra POM 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Module FM MD7P Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RE Module 93772 Airtronics Module EM MD7SP Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG4R Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6P Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6H Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG4R Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG6DR Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard EM VG6H Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard EM VG7P Receiver Part No 92775 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vision PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Vision PCM 85P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Micro Dual Conversion 4-channel EM Receiver Receiver Part No 92745 Cirrus Excell RC-4E Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx RC-4E Cirrus Excell RC-4P Receiver Part No CR-224A Tx RC-4P Cirrus Excell RC-7F Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx CR-7F Cirrus Excell RC-7P Receiver Part No CR-227A Tx CR-7P Cox Cobra Two 918320 A/D AX29ME8308 Receiver Part No AXZ9MF8219 Cox Cobra Three 918330 A/D AX29ME8308 Receiver Part No AXZ9ME8319 FutabaConquest EP-4NBF EM Receiver Part No EP-R127DE FutabaConquest EP-4NBP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R124DP FutabaConquest EP-6NFK EM Receiver Part No FP-R127DE EutabaConquest EP-6NPK PCM Receiver Part No R127DP FutabaConquest FP-SNLH FM Receiver Part No EP-R128DE FutabaConquest EP-6NHP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R128DP FutabaEP-SUAF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaEP-5UAP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaEP-7UAF EM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaEP-7UAES FM Receiver Part No EP-R128DE FutabaEP-7UAP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaEP-7UAPS PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaEP-7UHF FM Receiver Part No EP-R128DE FutabaEP-7UHP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaFP-855A PCM Receiver Part No EP-R128DP FutabaEP-855H PCM Receiver Part No EP-R128DP FutabaEP-9VAP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaEP-9VHP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaAttack EP-4NBL AM Standard Receiver Part No EP-Ri 14H FutabaAttack EP-4NBL AM Glider Receiver Part No EP-R114H FutabaAttack FP-4NBL AM Electric Receiver Part No MCR-4A FutabaFP-SUA AM Receiver Part No EP-Ri 17H FutabaEP-5NLP PCM Receiver Part No EP-RiOSIP Hitec USA Focus 4EM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H4SPGP31 FM Hitec USA Eocus 4EFM IEHFOC4S6 Receiver Part No H45M1C535 Hitec USA Eocus 4GFM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H45M1C535 Hitec USA Focus 5 Hell EM IEHFOC4S6 Receiver Part No H4SPGP31 EM Hitec USA Focus 6FM IEHFOC4S6 Receiver Part No H45PGP31 FM Hitec USA Master SP Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457EP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM Hitec USA Master 7 & 7 Hell Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457EP Tx RE Module MAS 457FM JR RC * JR FM receiver Receiver Part No NER-226X JR PCM Receiver Part No NER-236XZ JR RC * JR FM Receiver Receiver Part No NER-527X JR RC * JR AM Receiver Receiver Part No NER-854X JR RC Max PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RC * X-347 NET-C127UZ Receiver Part No NER-627XZ Tx NET-J72P JR RC * Max EM-NET W125 V H & 124 FM Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC Vegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X JRRC* PCM 10-NET AllO FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-91OXZ JR RC Max Computer-NET W126 EZ HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC * Vegas Computer-NET W126 EG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC * Apollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Apollo-7 Airplane-NET-DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 Hell-NET-Ni 27H Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Century-7 Airplane-NET-N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Century-7 SS Hli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Century-7 SS Airplane-N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Century-7 PCM Heli-NET-N127AH Receiver Part NER-627X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RC * Century-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RC * Max 4-NET-B124AM Receiver Part No NER-324 Kyosho Advance Series 91 FM 7-channel Receiver Part No KRS-DC7-RX Kyosho Advance Series 91 PCM 5-channel Receiver Part No KRS-PCMS RX RCD Inc Platinum Series H45M1C535 ROD Inc Platinum Series AM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD Inc Platinum Series FM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP31 FM WorldExpert EM Series EnginesReceiver Model HP7RM 72E * For JR ABC&W logo receiver denotes narrowband Future issues Model Aviation will contain expanded listing additional information received AMA September1992 111 info c us Competition FAVCIAM Meeting Continued proposal recommended F3C TM written text later modified Plenary meeting read day before start competition transmitters contest site must impounded kept under control special official version approved majority delegates F3C TM made proposal delete paragraph 542 Sporting Code because builder-of-the-model rule cannot has enforced proposal recommended F3C Technical Meeting next proposal originated SIC member UK initially endorsed F3C S/C However after discussions 1991 World Champion ships Australia became quite clear recommendation would result 15cm3 engines running 30% nitromethane well As intent proposal withdrawn After 1992 proposals dispensed floor opened discussion other matters brought up subject noise limits F3C category analyzed measurements made 1991 WC Australia pointed out results showed excessive variation three sound readings made 38 models circulated proposed new method measuring sound levels recom mended TM participants try scheme countries new method uses stationary microphone has model held captive rotating table distance center table microphone fixed three meters sound level measured engine running 10000 rpm model slowly rotating through 360 degrees method will allow us reduce variation measured sound levels caused hand-held microphone hovering helicopter will also allow us find maximum sound level radiated model direction exact engine speed recommenda tion time may have changed experience gained next subject discussed judging criteria introduced copy document presented technical symposium during 1991 World Championships original idea elemental scoring Tom Unger 1991 USA F3C Team Manager S/C member Peter Oberli made copy document promised try scheme Switzerland during 1992 contest season As chairman F3C S/C attended ClAM Bureau meeting held day before ClAM Plenary meeting 1995 World Air Games Ikariada held Greece discussed during Bureau meeting suggested F3C event elevated World Champion ships discussed topic last years TM suggested F3C participation limited Open Interna tional competition order repeat triple event Aerolympics theme Since no other offers made during Bureau meeting run F3C World Champs 1995 unable convince Bureau 1995 WC should part Ikariada During Plenary meeting Polish Aero Club did come forward another offer F3C however also being planned Aerolympics F3A F3C F3D Ijust hope flying sites various events will separated enough can run indepen dently Helmut Ziegler Switzerland handed copy provisional RC Helicopter Scale rules written well-known Scale builder flier Karl-Heinz Charlie Unrein entire text written German few us could read will ask Charlie have translated English will circulate F3C S/C comment will also submit chairman F4C RC Scale Subcommit tee Mr Dennis Thumpston get view should have jurisdiction potentially new event FAI Control Line Aerobatics Team Selection Program Purpose III Contest Criteria CL Precision Aerobatics Team Selection Program 1994 will use single team selection contest Finals held springlsummer 1993 Finals shall used select three team members will represent United States 1994 FAJ F2B World Championships An alternate team member shall also chosen compete event team member unable fulfill obligation IL Qualification Only AMA members have also joined NAA entered team selection program eligible compete position team program entry fee $100 must sent AMA Headquarters postmarked no later 30 days prior Finals Caution Allow 10 days mail delivery late entry fee $125 may accepted Finals site day prior contest Any fees collected site must forwarded AMA Headquarters Contest Director immediately after contest Refund requests will honored such request received AMA Headquarters no later two days prior first day Finals location date time Finals will announced soon possible Finals contest shall selected vote Team Selection Committee among bids submitted AMA Headquarters Deadline receiving Finals bids AMA Headquarters December 31 1992 Rules Finals contest shall accordance current FAI Sporting Code AMA rules cannot used see World Championship Teams Procedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAT Teams page 3 para C4 addition FAI Sporting Code following will apply 1 Judges prohibited seeing posted scores before end meet 2 Circles shall alternated round fliers will rotate 3 chief judge may chair judge 4 Judges will warmed up noncontestants 5 Any individual has coached contestant within three months prohib ited serving judge 6 site can secured Finals will held Mt Comfort Labor Day weekend 7 No half points will allowed scoring see FAI Sporting Code 4212 page 39 An FAI jury appointed AMA Executive Council shall preside Finals Team Selection Committee will submit five nominees consideration jury members Nominees must fall within guidelines Standing Rules Bylaws Academy Model AeronauticsFAI Juries Team Selections IV Budget entry fees donations will held account AMA Headquarters No 50% total entry fees collected may used Finals expenses Request advancement Finals expenses may permitted approval Team Selection Committee funds must accounted detail accompa nied receipts Any reimbursement officials including travel lodging expenses will made AMA Headquarters after report submitted CD accompanied request receipts has received approval Team Selection CommitContinued page 113 112 Modei Aviation focus Competition FAI Combat F2D Team Selection Program 1994 Program Section 1Format 1 Purpose select three-man team Combat fliers represent United States FAI World Championships provide line alternates back up team event withdrawal primary team members collect funding team mechanics 11 Method team alternates will selected flying triple elimination contest 12 Entries Any US citizen AMA license NAA membership may pay entry fee compete 13 Internal committee business will handled accordance AMAs FAI Program Management Line Authority document 14 This program will remain effect permanently may amended revised majority vote TSC program participants accordance timetable Section 2Rules 20 The individual matches team trials shall run according FAI Combat rules stand October 15th evenFAI Control Line continued page 112 tee possible CD should forecast such reimbursements submit approval Team Selection Committee prior Finals Money remaining team fund may used following team expenses 1 travel expenses paid AMA 2 vehicle rental 3 meals official practice days 4 other expenses approved majority vote Team Selection Committee budget must submitted team manager prior disbursement team funds V Team Selection Guidelines document entitled World Champi onship Team Procedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAL Teams describes standards team selection programs governed Any items specified within team selection program will covered under proce dures document event dispute discrepancy procedures document will take precedence over team selection program * AMA SINCE 1936 numbered year preceding team trials Example October 15 1988 freeze date 1989 team trials [1990 team selection program] 21 The FAI elimination system will replaced following triple elimina tion system a Entrants will continue compete until have lost three matches until matrix ends per 24f b There will drawing contestant matching team trials After initial draw matches will systematically determined matrix matching system c The matrix will publicly displayed times matching will accomplished front desire watch 22 Matrix procedures a The matrix will composed enough columns rows contain entries layout will follows Entrants Vertical Horizontal Columns Rows Upto93 to123 3to153 64 7to204 1to244 5to284 9or305 1to355 6 above5as required 23 The matrix round will formed modifying previous matrix follows first column remains stationary second column moves up space third column moves up two spaces fourth column moves up three spaces fifth column moves up four spaces 24 a If number contestants does fill matrix last spaces will left empty treated contestants eliminated b Matches will determined reading matrix left right downward reading book two contestants appear next other will matched together c At end round odd man will matched against first man following round Thus two contes tants match could different rounds d As contestants eliminated numbers crossed off crossed-off numbers remain matrix making new matches official will read through matrix skipping over crossed-out numbers until finds pair contestants match together e This system will provide number unique matches equal number horizontal rows Thus after five rounds five-row matrix previous matrix will repeat does mean matches will repeat because will numerous crossed-out numbers time f The matrix matching system will used until three contestants less three losses remain time contestant has two losses has flown less match last contestant receive three losses matrix matching will continue Matrix matching will continue until no contestant remains two losses less match flown last contestant receive three losses until last contestant receive three losses has wins other contestant three losses g Although system has strong tendency avoid repeat matches could occur later contest no case will matches rearranged other reason 25 As fliers eliminated CD appointed scorekeeper will begin post final standings last place working up first place Places will determined primarily number wins secondarily least number losses among equal wins 26 Ties significant places will broken flying additional matches among involved tie have lost three matches a As minimum ties place top three ranking top three alternates 4th through 6th place will flown off b If three people involved tie random-draw single-elimination flyoff described FAI Sporting Code section 4416 through h will used resolve tie c Tie-breaking matches will result people being placed higher lower places originally involved tie d If some fliers choose participate flyoff will placed bottom positions involved tie below elected fly e Fliers decide tied places flipping coin forfeiting match another flier will also placed below actually flew matches f At least top 10 entrants will listed team members possible alternates 27 The time between start matches will 10 minutes minutes ending 0 event director will give signal start engines Launch will given end match minutes ending 5 will no delays September 1992 113 contestants request officials have option skipping entire ten-minute period necessary flier scheduled fly two consecutive matches ten-minute period will automatically skipped 271 Matches will flown same order scheduled matrix system order matches will changed request contestants 28 Protests a Informal protests may made verbally CD contestant still satisfied result informal protest may file formal protest b Formal protests must submitted writing accompanied $10 protest fee Upon payment fee CD will suspend flying matches depend outcome protest contestant must submit written protest within 30 minutes posting fee formal protest will decided three-man jury appointed FAI Executive Committee jury will include either CD original judges persons involved protest c If protest rejected fee will go local organizing club based protest outcome match changed fee will returned protestor d The person against protest filed may submit rebuttal counterprotest payment fee within 30 minutes decision e The decision jury final no appeal higher authority 29 After match itemized score will publicly posted score will include cuts minutes seconds air time reason amount penalties score will posted before beginning next match circle 210 Weather delays foul weather prevents contest being completed original schedule days contest will carry over next day 211 If match results tie according current FAI rules will reflown end round 212 Match scoring 2121 Matches will scored four pairs cut counters stationed approximately 90-degree increments around circle pair will submit written score scorekeeper immediately after match consulting other counters pair cut counts will treated unit will mixed matched other scores create extreme combinations necessary cut counters fulltime officials Contestants may recruited part-time basis 2122 The scorekeeper will compute Competition result match using four cut counts same contestant winner using three four scores will declared winner median score middle score reported will posted official result Any other outcome 2 blue/2 yellow 2 blue/2 ties 1 blue/3 ties etc will declared inconclu sive reflown 2123 Air time will scored panel three timers will have no other duties pair backup timers may also cut counters Unless accident equipment malfunction three primary timers will determine score suggested primary timers use audio tape recorder document air time during match same air time will used computing four possible scores 2124 The center marshal will have ability impose penalties sole authority Other penalties must made agreement two officials Penalties will turned scorekeeper writing end match cut count scorekeeper will assure contestant penalized once once offense whether observed two officials same penalties will used computing four possible scores 2125 The center marshal will give order start engines count down minute give signal launch order start stop combat fourminute match time will timed outside circle will begin center marshals signal launch Section 3Budget 31 The official FAI Combat Team Fund will held escrow AMA Headquar ters 32 The entry finals fee $50 payable AMA Headquarters Caution Allow 10 days mail delivery An onsite entry finals fee shall 11/2 times early entry fee late entry will allowed up pilots meeting held evening before competition such fees shall remitted AMA Headquarters contest director Note program participant defined has participated both last two selection cycles people automatically receive ballots mailings new participant may preregister program payment $10 will apply total entry fee person elects enter finalsthis payment will place him mailing list current program Program participants withdraw program after having paid full entry fee may request receive refund $25 33 Any additional income donations will contributed team fund AMA Headquarters 34 Team trials expenses will amount no 25% money fund 35 After team trials expenses paid remaining money will divided among three team members Junior award winner a If less $2400 fund Junior award winner will allocated $600 three team members will receive equal share remainder b If $2400 fund Junior award winner three team members will receive equal share c In event no Junior award winner funds allocated Junior may used team members d The team members may use share fund legitimate world championship expenses expenses limited 1 travel expenses paid AMA 2 vehicle rentals 3 excess baggage 4 mechanic travel 5 mechanic supporter fees Note AMA does pay model box transportation uniforms arrange pay transit fuel e Team members withdraw team must return AMA funds remitted Section 4Schedule Guidelines 41 The following schedule arranged correspond document entitled World Championship Teams Proce dures Governing Academys Sponsor ship FAI Teams appendix Control Line world championships held years team trials/finals odd years Odd yrThree weeks before finalsscheduled precontest meetingpostmark deadline entries Send entries AMA HQ Team trials held date determined Team Selection Committee precontest meeting held 700 pm night before first day competition First day flyingfirst four rounds Second day flying remaining rounds Third day flying weather day required Shortly following finals committee elections critique team trials begin 114 Model Aviation focus focus Competition yr World championships July/Augusually held yr Sept At conclusion world championship before committee chairman solicits proposals/amendments comments previous program aid commit tee development succeeding program yr The committee reviews OctINov puts agrees upon pro gram format presenta tion participants yr Dec Program participants vote necessary Odd yr Jan Publish mail participants final approved program Years Deadline receive AMA Sept 1 rules change proposals atHQ Annual/Aug 1 Deadline receive FAI rules change proposals AMA HQ 42 Precontest meeting schedule 421 Attendance meeting mandatory however very important contestants mechanics officials attend familiarize themselves organization contest have input discussion rules procedures meeting will repeated contest site fail attend Contest Director may hold final briefing officials before start flying Decisions made meeting will changed briefing 422 Agenda Items introductions opening remarks b checking AMA NAA licenses Contestants must have someone present AMA NAA license included match drawing Presentation licenses will finalize entry end possibility partial refund Contestants may withdraw time apply partial refund entry fee c announcement team entries team entries approved d drawing contestant numbers accordance matrix matching system e election jury f explanation contest procedures contest director Opportunity questions contestants Rulings jury required g explanation FAI rules contest director Opportunity questions contestants Rulings jury required h closing statement adjournment 423 Dinner served some point agenda according local arrangements Section 5Current Planning 51 One person will given responsi bility organizing current team trials responsibility will include a flying site b officials c place pre-contest meeting d equipment such PA system chalk lines tables chairs etc 52 One member committee will given responsibility providing trophies plaques souvenirs merchandise awards etc team fund will pay small trophies plaques winners other items will provided can secured cost team fund 53 One member committee will given responsibility providing streamers will reimbursed team fund 54 Any site bids volunteer officials will referred committee member charge current plans will submit proposal committee vote 55 AMA guidelines require vote Team Selection Committee choose site committee has reached decision March 31 team trials year decision will turned over president AMA arbitration Section 6Additional Duties 61 This committee will review proposals FAI rules changes submitted program participants vote committee will represent position FAI Combat fliers USA 62 One committee member will appointed handle proposals 63 This committee will accept responsi bility other needs arise respect FAI Combat program 64 The chairman committee will spokesman FAI Combat negotiations other Control Line team comrmttees Section 7Junior Award 71 All team trials entrants possess valid Junior Senior AMA license time team trials will eligible award winner will contestant matches won event two-way tie single tie-breaking match will flown event tie between three fliers will singleelimination flyoff byes necessary 72 The Junior award winner will invited accompany team world championships will have duties assisting team way can including pitting setting up equipment flying practice matches required will have same status team three mechanics funded team selection committee 73 FundingThe Junior award winner will receive minimum $600 team fund amount money available team members exceeds $2400 will receive equal 25% share other three team members entry fees taken Junior/Senior entrants exceeds either above figures will receive money taken Jr/Sr entry fees Also see 35c 74 AlternatesThe second third place contestants will alternates top three take trip award will carry over next program winner also wins regular place team job AMA-funded mechanic award will go first alternate 75 MatchingThe Jr/Sr entrants will matched same other contestants document entitled World Championship Teams Procedures Governing Academys Sponsor ship FAI Teams describes standards team selection programs governed Any items specified within team selection program will covered under Procedures event dispute discrepancy Proce dures will take precedence over team selection program ember 1992 115 SCALE SHOOT OUT August 2123 1992 Muncie Indiana AMAs New National Flying Site Set sights two major scale events Preliminary Scale Shoot Outfeaturing winners 1991 Scale Masters 1992 Top Gun 1992 AMA National Aeromodeling Championships head head competition Main Event Representatives sixteen countries competing title World Champion F4B Control Line F4C Radio Control Scale COME SHARE THE EXPERIENCE f 0 C US Competition CONTEST COORDINATORS I Robert Wilkie 19 Everett St Rockland MA 02370 II FFICLJIND Richard Sobrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven 1421 RC Pyt & Soar Ernest Nikodem 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 BC Pail & other RC Richard Kircher 9 Sheffield Way Clark NJ 07166 III CL & FF AMA Headquarters Competition Department BC Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St. Allentown PA 18103 East BC M Weisesbach 4568 W 146th Cleveland OH 44135 West IV CL& FF Bob Nicks 1211 Brookgreen Dr Cary NC 27511 RC Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322-2742 V RC James Miller 2378 Upper Drive Pearl MS 39208 FF W Johnson 4112 White Acres Rd Montgomery AL 38106 CL Joseph Mesd 1339 Renasalser St Jacksonville FL 32205 Vi RC except Soaring C Gray 201 Hulman Salem Rd Terre Haste IN 47803 RC Soaring Dale Folkening 1544 Darien Lake Dr Darien IL 60559 FF Jim Bennett 324 Heltenstein Ave St Louis MO 63119 SCALE John Guenther 21609 Borden-Greenville Rd Borden IN 47106 INDOOR Richard 001g 6 Canary Hill Dr Dm0 Ml 48359 FREE FLIGHT Chuck Markon 655 Carlisle Deerheld IL 60015 CL SPEED & TEAM RACE Bill Lee 3522 Tamariak Ls Missouri City TX 77459 CL COMBAT Mack Henry 269 Elysian Fields Nashville TN 37211 CL AEROBATiCS Windy Urtnowoki 9 Union Ave Lisle Ferry NJ 07843 CL William Bad Bodzioch Jr 1800 Trail Ridge St Arlington Halghta IL 80004 VII CL & FF AMA Headquartera Competition Department entire district except Michigan RC Leon Cordy N4503 Highway 55 Chilton WI 53014 Michigan BC Wayne Yaager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 48174 VIII Randy Randolph PO Boa 271048 Dallas TX 75227 IX Mike Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 RC Judy Gerken 2088 South Raleigh St Denver CO 80219 X Ellis Hall 5543 Willow Oak Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 No Harry Apsian 27704 Saddle Rd Rolling Hills CA 90274 So Frank Gomes 2241 Noah St Honolulu HI 98816 Hvwaii Utah Arizona David Litt 1111 N 84th St 53 Mesa AZ 85205 XI Dick Salter 7217 So 133rd St Seattle WA 98178 RC WT Bill Smith 10825 44th Ave SW Seattle WA 98146 Bold Face Setow indicates Chairman el Cenlent Seard INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 ii Doag Barber 146 Strailon House Maple Shade NJ 08052 III Walt VanGorder 5669 Victory View Ln Cincinnati OH 45233 IV Don Srull 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102 V John Martin 2180 Tigertail Miami FL 33133 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I George Higgins PO Boo 561 North Pembroke MA 02358 II Joe Ortiz 33-52 85th 201 Jackson Heights NY 11372 III Laird Jackson 1100 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 IV Wayne Foster 101 Forest Dr Advance NC 27006 V Dave Hematraught P0 Bos 171 Moocks Corner SC 29461 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Strack 294 Harnbarg Rd Lyme CT 08371 II Bradley Bane 60 Lake Ave. Lyndonnille NY 14098 Ill Rady Klsiber 2021 Lakeland Ave Lakewood OH 44107 IV Joe Boyle Jr 219 Shenandoah Rd Hampton VA 23361 V Bonny Jenkins 3112 C Ralnes Rd Memphis TN 381 SCALE CONTEST BOARD I in Sean 52 Langholm Dr Nashua NH 03062 II Robert Clemens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14612 III Bill Carper 127 Pearl St Jackson OH 45040 IV Bob Karlsass 708 Bullen Dr Middletown Ott 19709 V DavId P1598 1389 Hanre NW Palm Bay FL 32907 ELECTRIC CONTEST BOARD I Nelson Whitman PO Boo 415 East Falmoath MA 02536 II John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ill Richard Simpson 332 39th Street Pittaburgh PA 15201 IV Woady Blanchard 1733 Beach Rd Hampton VA 23684 V Robert Nelson 390 San Jose Winter Haven FL 33884 SPECIAL EVENTS CONTEST BOARD AEROBATICS I Scott Melville 100 Chatham Tern Bridgeport CT 58606 II Thomas Johnaon 5 Forest View Dr Hopewell Jctn NY 12533 III B Hesseibrock 6320 Blaeherry HIll CI Cincinnati OH 45248 IV Tom Miller 19130 Brookgreen Garden Fl Hanteraville NC 28078 V John Faqas 724 Diane St Niceville FL 32578 VI Charles W Reed 5408 Wsodssn Rd Raytown MC 64133 HELICOPTER I Randy King 59 Wellinglord Ave. Athol MA 01331 II Horace Hagen iS Parkway P1 Red Bank NJ 07781 III Bill Curtis 216 Vernon Rd GreenvilleA 16125 IV Robert F Hsrris 257 Eatevez Rd La Flats MD 20046 V Tim Schoonard 2410 Depauw Ave Orlando FL 32804 RACING I Pete Reed 49 Anvil Dr Avon CT 08001 II Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 III Dane Lataha 1141 Colambos Ave Lernoyne PA 17043 IV CliBTellord 7417 Arrowoad Rd Bethesda MD 20817 V Gail Jacobson 2205 BAIley Terrace College Park GA 30349 SOARING I Fritz Bien 41 Sew Mill Rd Concord MA 01742 II Bill Miller PO Boo 335 Prhrceton Janction NJ 08550 III Gene SheIkey 217 Euclid Ave Scoildale PA 15683 IV Bob Champine 205 Tiptop Rd Newport News VA 25806 V Charles Anderson PO Bos 305 Tullahoma TN 37388 Vt Chudie Sotich 3851 W 82nd Race Chicago IL 80629 VII Richurd Doig 6 Carury Hit Dr Crinn Ml 48358 VIII Ralph Bad Teeny Ben 545 Richardnen TX 75899 IX Stan Chilton 7358 Lincoln Wichita KS 67311-3302 9 Clarence Mather 2358 Ten OShanter Ave Biohop CA 93514-1944 XI Ardy Taglistlrs 659-B Taybir Rd NW Solem OR 97304 Vt CE Rabbert 349 Hitoborn Ave Lexington KY 40511 VII Larry 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focus Competition ANoteFromthe nical Director Bob Underwood questions surfaces now regarding competitive aspects aeromodeling recognized sport Proponents concept aeromodeling sport can justifiably argue various elements necessary sport recognition exist within aeromodeling competition However limit concept sport activities require some higher level physical skill model airplane activity would qualify Possible exceptions such hand-launch gliders might exist large extraordinary physical skills necessary compare other activities considered sports modeling will find parallels include events requiring above-average reflexes training practice hand-eye coordination equipment etc will consider equipment aspect column assured interesting ramifica tions issue hasnt model flying recog nized sport reasons range toy airplane percep tion held public lack concerted effort modeling community promoting concept basic problem very few events ever offer ingredients necessary make sporting events recognized sport event must represent competition Having winner loser bunch finishers between wont get event sport page newspaper regular basis did National Aeromodeling Championships would certainly qualify over 90 events scads winners losers sporting event Actually reasons fails fulfill sport goal has events writers opinion few modeling events sport potential scene present time events contain requisite competition other important elements well elements include thrill victory agony defeat pageantry commercial support contest contest until includes contestants high skill levels drama contestants continued page 110 years F3C Technicai Meeting TM held March 26 1992 well attended two new members present Several proposais general nature voted F3C TM because affect us wellParticipants meeting included Dr Georg Breiner Austria observer Bernard Declert France observer Dag Eckhoff Norway S/C member Horace Hagen USA S/C Chairman Ritsuri Honda Japan observer Peter Oberli Switzerland S/C member Antonis Papadopoulos Greece S/C member Henry van Loon Netherlands observer Jan van Vliet Nether lands observer first proposal recommended FAJ Sporting Code sold instead distributed no cost proposal made because recent times ClAM has given charter financially selfsustaining TM favor proposal stipulation charge limited 15 Swiss francs less Another proposal recommended charge 40 Swiss francs made entry onto International Aeromodeling Sporting Calendar proposal recommended TM proviso Horace Hagen Subcommittee Chairman money collected must remain under control ClAM Bureau category generated funds Italians proposed ClAM Bureau have control over list judges jury members used world championships WC F3C TM recommended category chairman person appointed him mandatory member jury WC TM also recommended world championships judges include least judge world region continent represented previous world championships Another proposal Italians recommended F3A F3C F3D Subcommittees S/Cs reunited F3C TM curious Italians excluded F3B S/C could get answer TM did recommend proposal because four F3 Subcom mittees specialized today decision made split separate S/Cs F3A S/C submitted proposal change last sentence paragraph 112 Effective Date Rules Changes read follows Exceptions changes model specifications maneuver schedules shall receive separate consideration case allowing World Championship schedules F3C TM recommended proposal because will allow us introduce new maneuver schedules sooner past Italian proposal recommending world championship status category canceled less 10 countries participate two consecutive world championships recommended F3C TM present text paragraph 242 states case World Championships Jury must include least member ClAM Bureau Chairman ClAM particular Subcommittee Italians recommended changed case World Championships Jury must include least member ClAM Bureau member ClAM particular Subcommittee F3C TM recommended proposal change wording member Chairman-appointed member next proposal addressed paragraph 281 Sporting Code requested change first sentence read day before start competi tion transmitters used contest day must impounded kept under control special official continued page 112 September 1992 109 1992 FAI/CIAM Technical Meeting Report F3C Helicopters Key Dates Members AMA Headquarters staff will participate following activities during 1992 July 18 29 League Silent Flight 1992 National Championships Vincennes Indiana July 25 Executive Council Meeting Reston Virginia July 26 August 1 NSRCA Pan-Am Aerobatic Championships Lawrenceville Illinois July 31 August 6 EAA Experimental Aircraft Association Fly-In Oshkosh Wisconsin August 21 29 Scale World Champi onships Muncie Indiana September AMA renewals mailed September 4- 7 National Free Flight Society NFFS AAAA Free Flight Contest Muncie Indiana September 5 -91992 22nd US Free Flight Championships Lost Hills California October 8- 11 Free Flight Team Finals Lost Hills California October 29 November 1 RCHTA Radio Control Hobby Trade Associa tion Show Chicago Illinois focus Competition Technical Director Continued going head head must also involve spectators action easy task since too often event slanted toward spectator competition compromised other hand contestant considered may no spectators worry about last decade Byron Originals presented event Ida Grove Iowa received tremendous amount coverage media Its modeling media speak show appeared nationally various media forms including television Certainly pageantry commercial support exist event portrays model aviation very sophisticated technically advanced activity lacks ingredi ent no competition Please dont misunderstand am suggesting should Byron presentation outstanding best doing what designed However competition probably will never wind up sports page newspaper sports segment late news Three events scene time could possibly recognized having achieved being close true sport goal Tournament Champions TOC oldest three true have never attended event safe say elements mentioned earlier present TOC certainly top-drawer competi tion contestants recognized best Radio Control Aerobatics fliers world Bear mind people chosen flying ability building ability Just golfers tennis players Indy drivers required build equipment neither TOC participants doesnt detract performance rather actually enhances cannot deny commercial support both standpoint exhibitors substantial prizes other end spectrum least far longevity concerned Reno style air racing utilizing large RC models event burst upon scene end last year has potential achiev ingsport~ status will take few years see what will develop event third event Top Gun have personal experience since have flown three its four years existence owes its life dynamic force vision Frank Tiano just few short years has developed something incorporates strong competi tive program also promotes model aviation positive way exhibitors demonstrations factored event has considerable substance appeal both competitor spectator stood flight line Frank during airshow portion Sunday years event demonstration flights complete background music commentary received enthusiasm general spectators modelers Frank intent what happening gaze shifted flying grandstands times punched air exclaimed hear Weve got Theyre modelers theyre involved right fact during actual competition spectators responded audible waves emotion ranged delight flight well done gasps agony miscue resulted crash Everybody present part event what happens sporting event Will events help model aviation wind up sport section news Could sheer grit determination will cause happen Ill put money Frank Tiano Top Gun time certainly seems know what takes promote event attuned delicate balance required separate competition show Time will tell persons reading column may well ask whole issue really care As know modelers fly build recreational purposes involved directly competition looking another way people drive car Indy play tennis Wimbledon play baseball Busch Stadium beyond spectators vicariously participate events spectator what makes sporting event happen Otherwise simply contest between two individuals recognition helps make sporting event sporting event Both TOC Top Gun attract spectators come great distances share event Ask yourself Lest think am inclined belittle importance other events currently scene please assured Just week after Top Gun experience year attended Mint Julep Scale Contest Kentucky very large contest held miles city Currently hosted Southern Indiana Modelers Kentucky State Park Department 20-year-old event attracts 80 Radio Control Scale contestants year interesting note during noon break between rounds Saturday several thousand spectators mill around display models runway people come drive middle Ken tucky contestants come because Julep first-rate contest offers wider range Radio Control Scale events other contest United States including AMA Nationals attracting some top names Scale community Julep does excellent job creating training atmosphere neophyte Scale competi tor Its kinda like Pro-Am tournament golf Can aeromodeling become recognized sport Its possible will take tremendous amount effort promotion element have lacked years kind strong commercial support Thats talked about often just doesnt happen think about difference between what modeling has accomplished accomplished what has happened EAA event Oshkosh comes down promotional support have dont Once glimmer support surfaces tends become self-perpetuating want sport concept happen cant answer question can tell what occasioned writing column however renewal feeling felt writer some years came result two events within time period week half Since arrival AMA Headquarters 1985 has very difficult adequately prepare contest work necessary building practice time just doesnt exist have tended rationalize say place sun going events now because enjoy friendships cultivated over years Well may true fooling myself about wanting competitive longer Top Gun Mint Julep really pumped up first time years able put solid flights did need excuses explanations Along camaraderie competi tors outstanding made feel just great Am fueling sport/competi tion controversy Probably darn competition supplies important ingredient modeling scene involves competitor general modeler well know does otherwise spectators modeling event would nonmodelers doesnt happen postscript column directed friends might wonder whether trusty Underwood van suffering transmissionitis got Underwoods home Sunday after Mint Julep answer no did gave up Nitro West Virginia doesnt sound like vacation spot you obviously petrochemical van Stormavik stayed Underwoods went home day late rental car following week made trip back West Virginia liberate van Model Aviation focus Competition RC Equipment Certified following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently certified registered professional test laboratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting being better Radio Control equip ment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz frequency spacing testing done specifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing presented matter information construed endorsement products listed Ace RIC Nautical Commander Receiver Part No Pro 810 Ace RIC Olympic V Receiver Part No Pro 810 Ace R/C Silver Seven Receiver Part No Pro 810 Ace R/CMicropro 8000 Receiver Part No Pro 810 Airtronics Caliber 3P FM Receiver Part No 92736 Airtronics Infinity 600 FM Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Infinity 600 PCM Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Spectra POM 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Module FM MD7P Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RE Module 93772 Airtronics Module EM MD7SP Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG4R Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6P Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6H Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG4R Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG6DR Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard EM VG6H Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard EM VG7P Receiver Part No 92775 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vision PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Vision PCM 85P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 Airtronics Micro Dual Conversion 4-channel EM Receiver Receiver Part No 92745 Cirrus Excell RC-4E Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx RC-4E Cirrus Excell RC-4P Receiver Part No CR-224A Tx RC-4P Cirrus Excell RC-7F Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx CR-7F Cirrus Excell RC-7P Receiver Part No CR-227A Tx CR-7P Cox Cobra Two 918320 A/D AX29ME8308 Receiver Part No AXZ9MF8219 Cox Cobra Three 918330 A/D AX29ME8308 Receiver Part No AXZ9ME8319 FutabaConquest EP-4NBF EM Receiver Part No EP-R127DE FutabaConquest EP-4NBP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R124DP FutabaConquest EP-6NFK EM Receiver Part No FP-R127DE EutabaConquest EP-6NPK PCM Receiver Part No R127DP FutabaConquest FP-SNLH FM Receiver Part No EP-R128DE FutabaConquest EP-6NHP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R128DP FutabaEP-SUAF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaEP-5UAP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaEP-7UAF EM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FutabaEP-7UAES FM Receiver Part No EP-R128DE FutabaEP-7UAP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaEP-7UAPS PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaEP-7UHF FM Receiver Part No EP-R128DE FutabaEP-7UHP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaFP-855A PCM Receiver Part No EP-R128DP FutabaEP-855H PCM Receiver Part No EP-R128DP FutabaEP-9VAP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaEP-9VHP PCM Receiver Part No EP-R129DP FutabaAttack EP-4NBL AM Standard Receiver Part No EP-Ri 14H FutabaAttack EP-4NBL AM Glider Receiver Part No EP-R114H FutabaAttack FP-4NBL AM Electric Receiver Part No MCR-4A FutabaFP-SUA AM Receiver Part No EP-Ri 17H FutabaEP-5NLP PCM Receiver Part No EP-RiOSIP Hitec USA Focus 4EM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H4SPGP31 FM Hitec USA Eocus 4EFM IEHFOC4S6 Receiver Part No H45M1C535 Hitec USA Eocus 4GFM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H45M1C535 Hitec USA Focus 5 Hell EM IEHFOC4S6 Receiver Part No H4SPGP31 EM Hitec USA Focus 6FM IEHFOC4S6 Receiver Part No H45PGP31 FM Hitec USA Master SP Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457EP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM Hitec USA Master 7 & 7 Hell Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457EP Tx RE Module MAS 457FM JR RC * JR FM receiver Receiver Part No NER-226X JR PCM Receiver Part No NER-236XZ JR RC * JR FM Receiver Receiver Part No NER-527X JR RC * JR AM Receiver Receiver Part No NER-854X JR RC Max PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RC * X-347 NET-C127UZ Receiver Part No NER-627XZ Tx NET-J72P JR RC * Max EM-NET W125 V H & 124 FM Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC Vegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X JRRC* PCM 10-NET AllO FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-91OXZ JR RC Max Computer-NET W126 EZ HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC * Vegas Computer-NET W126 EG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC * Apollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Apollo-7 Airplane-NET-DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 Hell-NET-Ni 27H Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Century-7 Airplane-NET-N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Century-7 SS Hli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Century-7 SS Airplane-N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RC * Century-7 PCM Heli-NET-N127AH Receiver Part NER-627X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RC * Century-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RC * Max 4-NET-B124AM Receiver Part No NER-324 Kyosho Advance Series 91 FM 7-channel Receiver Part No KRS-DC7-RX Kyosho Advance Series 91 PCM 5-channel Receiver Part No KRS-PCMS RX RCD Inc Platinum Series H45M1C535 ROD Inc Platinum Series AM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD Inc Platinum Series FM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP31 FM WorldExpert EM Series EnginesReceiver Model HP7RM 72E * For JR ABC&W logo receiver denotes narrowband Future issues Model Aviation will contain expanded listing additional information received AMA September1992 111 info c us Competition FAVCIAM Meeting Continued proposal recommended F3C TM written text later modified Plenary meeting read day before start competition transmitters contest site must impounded kept under control special official version approved majority delegates F3C TM made proposal delete paragraph 542 Sporting Code because builder-of-the-model rule cannot has enforced proposal recommended F3C Technical Meeting next proposal originated SIC member UK initially endorsed F3C S/C However after discussions 1991 World Champion ships Australia became quite clear recommendation would result 15cm3 engines running 30% nitromethane well As intent proposal withdrawn After 1992 proposals dispensed floor opened discussion other matters brought up subject noise limits F3C category analyzed measurements made 1991 WC Australia pointed out results showed excessive variation three sound readings made 38 models circulated proposed new method measuring sound levels recom mended TM participants try scheme countries new method uses stationary microphone has model held captive rotating table distance center table microphone fixed three meters sound level measured engine running 10000 rpm model slowly rotating through 360 degrees method will allow us reduce variation measured sound levels caused hand-held microphone hovering helicopter will also allow us find maximum sound level radiated model direction exact engine speed recommenda tion time may have changed experience gained next subject discussed judging criteria introduced copy document presented technical symposium during 1991 World Championships original idea elemental scoring Tom Unger 1991 USA F3C Team Manager S/C member Peter Oberli made copy document promised try scheme Switzerland during 1992 contest season As chairman F3C S/C attended ClAM Bureau meeting held day before ClAM Plenary meeting 1995 World Air Games Ikariada held Greece discussed during Bureau meeting suggested F3C event elevated World Champion ships discussed topic last years TM suggested F3C participation limited Open Interna tional competition order repeat triple event Aerolympics theme Since no other offers made during Bureau meeting run F3C World Champs 1995 unable convince Bureau 1995 WC should part Ikariada During Plenary meeting Polish Aero Club did come forward another offer F3C however also being planned Aerolympics F3A F3C F3D Ijust hope flying sites various events will separated enough can run indepen dently Helmut Ziegler Switzerland handed copy provisional RC Helicopter Scale rules written well-known Scale builder flier Karl-Heinz Charlie Unrein entire text written German few us could read will ask Charlie have translated English will circulate F3C S/C comment will also submit chairman F4C RC Scale Subcommit tee Mr Dennis Thumpston get view should have jurisdiction potentially new event FAI Control Line Aerobatics Team Selection Program Purpose III Contest Criteria CL Precision Aerobatics Team Selection Program 1994 will use single team selection contest Finals held springlsummer 1993 Finals shall used select three team members will represent United States 1994 FAJ F2B World Championships An alternate team member shall also chosen compete event team member unable fulfill obligation IL Qualification Only AMA members have also joined NAA entered team selection program eligible compete position team program entry fee $100 must sent AMA Headquarters postmarked no later 30 days prior Finals Caution Allow 10 days mail delivery late entry fee $125 may accepted Finals site day prior contest Any fees collected site must forwarded AMA Headquarters Contest Director immediately after contest Refund requests will honored such request received AMA Headquarters no later two days prior first day Finals location date time Finals will announced soon possible Finals contest shall selected vote Team Selection Committee among bids submitted AMA Headquarters Deadline receiving Finals bids AMA Headquarters December 31 1992 Rules Finals contest shall accordance current FAI Sporting Code AMA rules cannot used see World Championship Teams Procedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAT Teams page 3 para C4 addition FAI Sporting Code following will apply 1 Judges prohibited seeing posted scores before end meet 2 Circles shall alternated round fliers will rotate 3 chief judge may chair judge 4 Judges will warmed up noncontestants 5 Any individual has coached contestant within three months prohib ited serving judge 6 site can secured Finals will held Mt Comfort Labor Day weekend 7 No half points will allowed scoring see FAI Sporting Code 4212 page 39 An FAI jury appointed AMA Executive Council shall preside Finals Team Selection Committee will submit five nominees consideration jury members Nominees must fall within guidelines Standing Rules Bylaws Academy Model AeronauticsFAI Juries Team Selections IV Budget entry fees donations will held account AMA Headquarters No 50% total entry fees collected may used Finals expenses Request advancement Finals expenses may permitted approval Team Selection Committee funds must accounted detail accompa nied receipts Any reimbursement officials including travel lodging expenses will made AMA Headquarters after report submitted CD accompanied request receipts has received approval Team Selection CommitContinued page 113 112 Modei Aviation focus Competition FAI Combat F2D Team Selection Program 1994 Program Section 1Format 1 Purpose select three-man team Combat fliers represent United States FAI World Championships provide line alternates back up team event withdrawal primary team members collect funding team mechanics 11 Method team alternates will selected flying triple elimination contest 12 Entries Any US citizen AMA license NAA membership may pay entry fee compete 13 Internal committee business will handled accordance AMAs FAI Program Management Line Authority document 14 This program will remain effect permanently may amended revised majority vote TSC program participants accordance timetable Section 2Rules 20 The individual matches team trials shall run according FAI Combat rules stand October 15th evenFAI Control Line continued page 112 tee possible CD should forecast such reimbursements submit approval Team Selection Committee prior Finals Money remaining team fund may used following team expenses 1 travel expenses paid AMA 2 vehicle rental 3 meals official practice days 4 other expenses approved majority vote Team Selection Committee budget must submitted team manager prior disbursement team funds V Team Selection Guidelines document entitled World Champi onship Team Procedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAL Teams describes standards team selection programs governed Any items specified within team selection program will covered under proce dures document event dispute discrepancy procedures document will take precedence over team selection program * AMA SINCE 1936 numbered year preceding team trials Example October 15 1988 freeze date 1989 team trials [1990 team selection program] 21 The FAI elimination system will replaced following triple elimina tion system a Entrants will continue compete until have lost three matches until matrix ends per 24f b There will drawing contestant matching team trials After initial draw matches will systematically determined matrix matching system c The matrix will publicly displayed times matching will accomplished front desire watch 22 Matrix procedures a The matrix will composed enough columns rows contain entries layout will follows Entrants Vertical Horizontal Columns Rows Upto93 to123 3to153 64 7to204 1to244 5to284 9or305 1to355 6 above5as required 23 The matrix round will formed modifying previous matrix follows first column remains stationary second column moves up space third column moves up two spaces fourth column moves up three spaces fifth column moves up four spaces 24 a If number contestants does fill matrix last spaces will left empty treated contestants eliminated b Matches will determined reading matrix left right downward reading book two contestants appear next other will matched together c At end round odd man will matched against first man following round Thus two contes tants match could different rounds d As contestants eliminated numbers crossed off crossed-off numbers remain matrix making new matches official will read through matrix skipping over crossed-out numbers until finds pair contestants match together e This system will provide number unique matches equal number horizontal rows Thus after five rounds five-row matrix previous matrix will repeat does mean matches will repeat because will numerous crossed-out numbers time f The matrix matching system will used until three contestants less three losses remain time contestant has two losses has flown less match last contestant receive three losses matrix matching will continue Matrix matching will continue until no contestant remains two losses less match flown last contestant receive three losses until last contestant receive three losses has wins other contestant three losses g Although system has strong tendency avoid repeat matches could occur later contest no case will matches rearranged other reason 25 As fliers eliminated CD appointed scorekeeper will begin post final standings last place working up first place Places will determined primarily number wins secondarily least number losses among equal wins 26 Ties significant places will broken flying additional matches among involved tie have lost three matches a As minimum ties place top three ranking top three alternates 4th through 6th place will flown off b If three people involved tie random-draw single-elimination flyoff described FAI Sporting Code section 4416 through h will used resolve tie c Tie-breaking matches will result people being placed higher lower places originally involved tie d If some fliers choose participate flyoff will placed bottom positions involved tie below elected fly e Fliers decide tied places flipping coin forfeiting match another flier will also placed below actually flew matches f At least top 10 entrants will listed team members possible alternates 27 The time between start matches will 10 minutes minutes ending 0 event director will give signal start engines Launch will given end match minutes ending 5 will no delays September 1992 113 contestants request officials have option skipping entire ten-minute period necessary flier scheduled fly two consecutive matches ten-minute period will automatically skipped 271 Matches will flown same order scheduled matrix system order matches will changed request contestants 28 Protests a Informal protests may made verbally CD contestant still satisfied result informal protest may file formal protest b Formal protests must submitted writing accompanied $10 protest fee Upon payment fee CD will suspend flying matches depend outcome protest contestant must submit written protest within 30 minutes posting fee formal protest will decided three-man jury appointed FAI Executive Committee jury will include either CD original judges persons involved protest c If protest rejected fee will go local organizing club based protest outcome match changed fee will returned protestor d The person against protest filed may submit rebuttal counterprotest payment fee within 30 minutes decision e The decision jury final no appeal higher authority 29 After match itemized score will publicly posted score will include cuts minutes seconds air time reason amount penalties score will posted before beginning next match circle 210 Weather delays foul weather prevents contest being completed original schedule days contest will carry over next day 211 If match results tie according current FAI rules will reflown end round 212 Match scoring 2121 Matches will scored four pairs cut counters stationed approximately 90-degree increments around circle pair will submit written score scorekeeper immediately after match consulting other counters pair cut counts will treated unit will mixed matched other scores create extreme combinations necessary cut counters fulltime officials Contestants may recruited part-time basis 2122 The scorekeeper will compute Competition result match using four cut counts same contestant winner using three four scores will declared winner median score middle score reported will posted official result Any other outcome 2 blue/2 yellow 2 blue/2 ties 1 blue/3 ties etc will declared inconclu sive reflown 2123 Air time will scored panel three timers will have no other duties pair backup timers may also cut counters Unless accident equipment malfunction three primary timers will determine score suggested primary timers use audio tape recorder document air time during match same air time will used computing four possible scores 2124 The center marshal will have ability impose penalties sole authority Other penalties must made agreement two officials Penalties will turned scorekeeper writing end match cut count scorekeeper will assure contestant penalized once once offense whether observed two officials same penalties will used computing four possible scores 2125 The center marshal will give order start engines count down minute give signal launch order start stop combat fourminute match time will timed outside circle will begin center marshals signal launch Section 3Budget 31 The official FAI Combat Team Fund will held escrow AMA Headquar ters 32 The entry finals fee $50 payable AMA Headquarters Caution Allow 10 days mail delivery An onsite entry finals fee shall 11/2 times early entry fee late entry will allowed up pilots meeting held evening before competition such fees shall remitted AMA Headquarters contest director Note program participant defined has participated both last two selection cycles people automatically receive ballots mailings new participant may preregister program payment $10 will apply total entry fee person elects enter finalsthis payment will place him mailing list current program Program participants withdraw program after having paid full entry fee may request receive refund $25 33 Any additional income donations will contributed team fund AMA Headquarters 34 Team trials expenses will amount no 25% money fund 35 After team trials expenses paid remaining money will divided among three team members Junior award winner a If less $2400 fund Junior award winner will allocated $600 three team members will receive equal share remainder b If $2400 fund Junior award winner three team members will receive equal share c In event no Junior award winner funds allocated Junior may used team members d The team members may use share fund legitimate world championship expenses expenses limited 1 travel expenses paid AMA 2 vehicle rentals 3 excess baggage 4 mechanic travel 5 mechanic supporter fees Note AMA does pay model box transportation uniforms arrange pay transit fuel e Team members withdraw team must return AMA funds remitted Section 4Schedule Guidelines 41 The following schedule arranged correspond document entitled World Championship Teams Proce dures Governing Academys Sponsor ship FAI Teams appendix Control Line world championships held years team trials/finals odd years Odd yrThree weeks before finalsscheduled precontest meetingpostmark deadline entries Send entries AMA HQ Team trials held date determined Team Selection Committee precontest meeting held 700 pm night before first day competition First day flyingfirst four rounds Second day flying remaining rounds Third day flying weather day required Shortly following finals committee elections critique team trials begin 114 Model Aviation focus focus Competition yr World championships July/Augusually held yr Sept At conclusion world championship before committee chairman solicits proposals/amendments comments previous program aid commit tee development succeeding program yr The committee reviews OctINov puts agrees upon pro gram format presenta tion participants yr Dec Program participants vote necessary Odd yr Jan Publish mail participants final approved program Years Deadline receive AMA Sept 1 rules change proposals atHQ Annual/Aug 1 Deadline receive FAI rules change proposals AMA HQ 42 Precontest meeting schedule 421 Attendance meeting mandatory however very important contestants mechanics officials attend familiarize themselves organization contest have input discussion rules procedures meeting will repeated contest site fail attend Contest Director may hold final briefing officials before start flying Decisions made meeting will changed briefing 422 Agenda Items introductions opening remarks b checking AMA NAA licenses Contestants must have someone present AMA NAA license included match drawing Presentation licenses will finalize entry end possibility partial refund Contestants may withdraw time apply partial refund entry fee c announcement team entries team entries approved d drawing contestant numbers accordance matrix matching system e election jury f explanation contest procedures contest director Opportunity questions contestants Rulings jury required g explanation FAI rules contest director Opportunity questions contestants Rulings jury required h closing statement adjournment 423 Dinner served some point agenda according local arrangements Section 5Current Planning 51 One person will given responsi bility organizing current team trials responsibility will include a flying site b officials c place pre-contest meeting d equipment such PA system chalk lines tables chairs etc 52 One member committee will given responsibility providing trophies plaques souvenirs merchandise awards etc team fund will pay small trophies plaques winners other items will provided can secured cost team fund 53 One member committee will given responsibility providing streamers will reimbursed team fund 54 Any site bids volunteer officials will referred committee member charge current plans will submit proposal committee vote 55 AMA guidelines require vote Team Selection Committee choose site committee has reached decision March 31 team trials year decision will turned over president AMA arbitration Section 6Additional Duties 61 This committee will review proposals FAI rules changes submitted program participants vote committee will represent position FAI Combat fliers USA 62 One committee member will appointed handle proposals 63 This committee will accept responsi bility other needs arise respect FAI Combat program 64 The chairman committee will spokesman FAI Combat negotiations other Control Line team comrmttees Section 7Junior Award 71 All team trials entrants possess valid Junior Senior AMA license time team trials will eligible award winner will contestant matches won event two-way tie single tie-breaking match will flown event tie between three fliers will singleelimination flyoff byes necessary 72 The Junior award winner will invited accompany team world championships will have duties assisting team way can including pitting setting up equipment flying practice matches required will have same status team three mechanics funded team selection committee 73 FundingThe Junior award winner will receive minimum $600 team fund amount money available team members exceeds $2400 will receive equal 25% share other three team members entry fees taken Junior/Senior entrants exceeds either above figures will receive money taken Jr/Sr entry fees Also see 35c 74 AlternatesThe second third place contestants will alternates top three take trip award will carry over next program winner also wins regular place team job AMA-funded mechanic award will go first alternate 75 MatchingThe Jr/Sr entrants will matched same other contestants document entitled World Championship Teams Procedures Governing Academys Sponsor ship FAI Teams describes standards team selection programs governed Any items specified within team selection program will covered under Procedures event dispute discrepancy Proce dures will take precedence over team selection program ember 1992 115 SCALE SHOOT OUT August 2123 1992 Muncie Indiana AMAs New National Flying Site Set sights two major scale events Preliminary Scale Shoot Outfeaturing winners 1991 Scale Masters 1992 Top Gun 1992 AMA National Aeromodeling Championships head head competition Main Event Representatives sixteen countries competing title World Champion F4B Control Line F4C Radio Control Scale COME SHARE THE EXPERIENCE f 0 C US Competition CONTEST COORDINATORS I Robert Wilkie 19 Everett St Rockland MA 02370 II FFICLJIND Richard Sobrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven 1421 RC Pyt & Soar Ernest Nikodem 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 BC Pail & other RC Richard Kircher 9 Sheffield Way Clark NJ 07166 III CL & FF AMA Headquarters Competition Department BC Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St. Allentown PA 18103 East BC M Weisesbach 4568 W 146th Cleveland OH 44135 West IV CL& FF Bob Nicks 1211 Brookgreen Dr Cary NC 27511 RC Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322-2742 V RC James Miller 2378 Upper Drive Pearl MS 39208 FF W Johnson 4112 White Acres Rd Montgomery AL 38106 CL Joseph Mesd 1339 Renasalser St Jacksonville FL 32205 Vi RC except Soaring C Gray 201 Hulman Salem Rd Terre Haste IN 47803 RC Soaring Dale Folkening 1544 Darien Lake Dr Darien IL 60559 FF Jim Bennett 324 Heltenstein Ave St Louis MO 63119 SCALE John Guenther 21609 Borden-Greenville Rd Borden IN 47106 INDOOR Richard 001g 6 Canary Hill Dr Dm0 Ml 48359 FREE FLIGHT Chuck Markon 655 Carlisle Deerheld IL 60015 CL SPEED & TEAM RACE Bill Lee 3522 Tamariak Ls Missouri City TX 77459 CL COMBAT Mack Henry 269 Elysian Fields Nashville TN 37211 CL AEROBATiCS Windy Urtnowoki 9 Union Ave Lisle Ferry NJ 07843 CL William Bad Bodzioch Jr 1800 Trail Ridge St Arlington Halghta IL 80004 VII CL & FF AMA Headquartera Competition Department entire district except Michigan RC Leon Cordy N4503 Highway 55 Chilton WI 53014 Michigan BC Wayne Yaager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 48174 VIII Randy Randolph PO Boa 271048 Dallas TX 75227 IX Mike Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 RC Judy Gerken 2088 South Raleigh St Denver CO 80219 X Ellis Hall 5543 Willow Oak Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 No Harry Apsian 27704 Saddle Rd Rolling Hills CA 90274 So Frank Gomes 2241 Noah St Honolulu HI 98816 Hvwaii Utah Arizona David Litt 1111 N 84th St 53 Mesa AZ 85205 XI Dick Salter 7217 So 133rd St Seattle WA 98178 RC WT Bill Smith 10825 44th Ave SW Seattle WA 98146 Bold Face Setow indicates Chairman el Cenlent Seard INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 ii Doag Barber 146 Strailon House Maple Shade NJ 08052 III Walt VanGorder 5669 Victory View Ln Cincinnati OH 45233 IV Don Srull 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102 V John Martin 2180 Tigertail Miami FL 33133 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I George Higgins PO Boo 561 North Pembroke MA 02358 II Joe Ortiz 33-52 85th 201 Jackson Heights NY 11372 III Laird Jackson 1100 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 IV Wayne Foster 101 Forest Dr Advance NC 27006 V Dave Hematraught P0 Bos 171 Moocks Corner SC 29461 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Strack 294 Harnbarg Rd Lyme CT 08371 II Bradley Bane 60 Lake Ave. Lyndonnille NY 14098 Ill Rady Klsiber 2021 Lakeland Ave Lakewood OH 44107 IV Joe Boyle Jr 219 Shenandoah Rd Hampton VA 23361 V Bonny Jenkins 3112 C Ralnes Rd Memphis TN 381 SCALE CONTEST BOARD I in Sean 52 Langholm Dr Nashua NH 03062 II Robert Clemens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14612 III Bill Carper 127 Pearl St Jackson OH 45040 IV Bob Karlsass 708 Bullen Dr Middletown Ott 19709 V DavId P1598 1389 Hanre NW Palm Bay FL 32907 ELECTRIC CONTEST BOARD I Nelson Whitman PO Boo 415 East Falmoath MA 02536 II John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ill Richard Simpson 332 39th Street Pittaburgh PA 15201 IV Woady Blanchard 1733 Beach Rd Hampton VA 23684 V Robert Nelson 390 San Jose Winter Haven FL 33884 SPECIAL EVENTS CONTEST BOARD AEROBATICS I Scott Melville 100 Chatham Tern Bridgeport CT 58606 II Thomas Johnaon 5 Forest View Dr Hopewell Jctn NY 12533 III B Hesseibrock 6320 Blaeherry HIll CI Cincinnati OH 45248 IV Tom Miller 19130 Brookgreen Garden Fl Hanteraville NC 28078 V John Faqas 724 Diane St Niceville FL 32578 VI Charles W Reed 5408 Wsodssn Rd Raytown MC 64133 HELICOPTER I Randy King 59 Wellinglord Ave. Athol MA 01331 II Horace Hagen iS Parkway P1 Red Bank NJ 07781 III Bill Curtis 216 Vernon Rd 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