Competition Note Fromthe nical Director Bob Underwood column being written result phone call Normally calls letters would needed prompt write about subject However feel certain calls letters will follow item question competition arena involves RC Giant Scale event Beginning 1992 isnt around Actually statement isnt around morel isnt completely true have followed scale number years recognize fact Giant Scale simply extension Sport Scale dedicated larger models separation between events specifications size weight engine displacement interesting note overlap between two events weight area Sport Scale specifications have extended Giant Scale models still part scene As competitor information shouldnt come surprise event does would call attention information first appeared December 1990 issue Model Aviation SC-92-1 10 Delete event 514 Giant Scale change requirements found event 511 Sport Scale page 11 paragraphs 26 27 engine weight presently allowed event 514 Giant Scale would also effect event 520 Fun Scale since its rules utilize event 511 Submitted Philip Renfro As progressed through rule cycle results initial final votes also published Model Aviation event two during summer 1991 casually asked few organizers what going offer way RC Scale 1992 interested response stated club event would offer Giant Scaleusing old rules pointed out must really mean using old specifications since rules really Sport Scale first place organizer agreed correction asked would have problem entering model both classes Giant Sport common past answer So-o-o next question whether would have problem entering eleven pound quarter scale makes Giant under old rules 60-powered model Giant fifty pounder Sport Scale two identical thirty pound models same aircraft event point AMA Key Dates 1992 Members AMA Headquarters staff will participate following activi ties during 1992 January 10-12 IMS Pasadena California February 1-2 NW Expo Puyallup Wash ington February 21-23 WRAM Show White Plains New York March 13-15 RCHTA Show Los Angeles California April 3-5 Toledo Show Toledo Ohio April 5-11 EM Sun & Fun Fly-In Lakeland Florida May 1-3 iMS Milwaukee Wisconsin June 6-7 MAROS Show Towson Mary land June 13 National Flying Site Grand Op ening Muncie Indiana June 14 National Rally Muncie Indiana June 20-29 AMA National Aeromodeling Championships Chicopee Massachu setts June 27-28 1MM Large Scale Model Fly Muncie Indiana July 31-August 6 EM Fly-In Oshkosh Wisconsin August 21-29 Scale World Champion ships Muncie Indiana September 4-7 NFFS AAAA Free Flight contest Muncie Indiana October 29-November 1 RCHTA Show Chicago Illinois think became clear organizers may have wanted some thinking about events offered good question ask would whether disadvantage new setup will anyone model suffer observations over years both competitor organizer convinces Giant model would suffer scenario same judges both static flight used judge models separated two classifications Giant Sport Scale Giant almost always enjoyed two three point advantage final score exceptions course believe serious competitor organizer active over period years involved various levels events national local regional will tend support statement Three exceptions come mind First second Scale Masters Top Gun have always done what new rules two classes merged disadvantages smaller models advantages larger seem exist events observation occurs due lack preset judging bias fact two events involve generally higher pilot builder skill level third exception smaller model possesses what often refer high Wow factor guess what Im suggesting combining classes probably will have adverse effect over long run unless simply determined have mind set will rationale behind deletion Giant Scale designation remember models still very simple Now have series levels RC scale predicated skill interest levels does impose third factor size Another approach would have establish additional event splitting Giant novice expert designations myriad other combinations groupings models could have employed other size Some contests use now Youve seen contests split models civilian military pre 1930 after props jets etc Mint Julep very large event incidently uses Sport Scale Sportsman Expert further split Division Division llDivision lHeavy Metal Division Ilonly scale operation allowed may some advantages such proposals important disadvantage result clubs having fund least event contests What have now RC scale structured progression entry level advanced level events Consider schedule scale contest year Remember events about suggested have same specifications model weight engine size exception oneread Fun ScaleThis designed simple low key event Its very nature stresses flying allows purchase model use totally prefabricated kits no builder-of-the-model rule Since controversy developed over experienced modelers flying 520 last Continued next page February 1992 63 National Records Monthly Update following new National Records have processed during month Novem ber 1991 Control Line Speed Junior15867 mph Bobby Fogg 10/12/91 Sport Speed 21 Open15951 mph Aloise/Branca/Brown III 10/12/91 Electric Speed Class Open8050 mph Howard Doering Jr 10/12/91 Electric Speed Class B Open7338 mph Howard Doering Jr 10/13/91 Scale Racing Open24146 Howard Sha han 7/16/91 Outdoor Free Flight FiC Power Jumior 1537 James E Troutman 10/13/91 FlJ 1AA Power OpenWilliam Lynch 10/19/91 Outdoor Free Flight Cat II Gas Open 8340 Kenneth E Oliver 9/28/91 Electric Power Class Junior712 Allen J Porter 9/30/91 RC Soaring Speed Class B Open7561 mph John Wyss 9/15/91 Speed Class C Open7561 mph John Wyss 9/15/91 Speed Class D Open8637 mph John H Sas son Jr 9/15/91 couple years youll find rules now suggest possibility offering levels classifications Fun Scale about club offering novice expert class Everybody can enjoy low key event Sport ScaleOffering old staple both Sportsman Expert classes will differentiate serious newcomer scale old master has honed his/her skills finer degree Precision ScaleQops As both organizer competitor just went mental lockout mention Precision Because memory fades back old days Precision its scale rulers rivet counting judges pouring over presentations rivaled Manhatten phone directory pages just isnt event lot us consider Taint true though isnt way Precision now fact hasnt several years scale rulers gone nothing measured Yes judging can done up close personal museumtype model just isnt required longer Interestingly enough both Scale Masters Official U S Team Selection Program 1993 FAIIF3C RIC Helicopter World Championships I Purpose team selection program 1993 R/C Helicopter F3C World Championships will use single Team Selection Contest FINALS held spring/summer 1993 exact date time announced soon known FINALS shall used select three team members represent United States 1993 FAI/F3C World Championships An alternate team member shall also chosen can serve replacement event withdrawal primary members II Qualification modeler wishes qualify world championship team must member Academy Model Aeronautics AMA member National Aeronautic Association NAA provides requisite FAI stamp enter team selection program paying program entry fee $2000 AMA headquarters prior qualifying attempt entrant will receive embossed performance affidavit form contestant must possess FAI stamp affidavit form prior qualifying contest addition order eligible enter team selection contest FINALS contestant must place upper 50 percent FAI R/C Helicopter F3C event minimum four contestants two AMA sanctioned contests held between April 1 1992 10 business days prior FINALS Any resultant fractional numbers shall rounded up Top Gun have moved some judging closer model ala Precision During last several years have examined models entered Sport Giant opinion virtually top half entries would stand up very well Precision event Darn Lets just say Precision Scale models features details along complete cockpits very common now Heck cases cant see things 15 feet arent really factor judging now anyway make things worth something Ill pass along little secret Dont let anybody else know Sport Scale has always little disappointing respect have scale operations flaps retracts etc flight really short dont get much chance put show some cases Precision have 15 count 15 maneuvers operations perform What presentation can make oh yesfor like larger engines models might check engine size limit Precision Surprise isnt ie nine entries upper 50 percent shall mean five qualified pilots members 1991 team entered qualifying contest will counted determining number qualifying pilots program entry form must properly completed signed contest director top white copy must forwarded Headquarters immediately after qualifying contest second copy form retained program participant third copy CDs records Incomplete improperly completed forms may result contestant being denied entry FINALS Any previous World Champion three members previous World Championships team except team manager qualified directly enter FINALS provided pay program entry fee $2000 FINALS entry fee $5000 $10000 late fee Ill Team Selection Contest Finals GeneralThe FINALS date site shall determined Team Selection Committee minimum grace period two months shall maintained between FINALS World Championships FINALS will rescheduled event cancellation due inclement weather B Entry FeeA FINALS entry fee $5000 shall mailed AMA headquarters postmarked later 30 days preceding first day FINALS After date late FINALS entry fee $10000 may paid contest director up 24 hours before advertised starting time FINALS CD must forward such payments AMA headquarters Entry fees will refunded reason contestant cannot participate FINALS Refund requests must made writing AMA headquarters prior commencement FINALS suppose should little less coy flippant matter suggesting menu served up RC scale now has level everyones interest potential natural skill level progression model specs dont limit differing weight size requirements Think about some exciting prospects Well close little problem may have address individuals may never have flown Sport Scale competition have competed perhaps Scalemasters Top Gun level Giant Scale models call prompted dissertation person done asked whether could fly Sportsman Sport Scale under new rules stated technically would violating rules since accumulated points requiring him fly Expert Sport Scale declared himself Expert class flier An interesting question eh what wont pass along personal opinion offered guess Until next month C DurationThe minimum duration FINALS shall two days minimum four rounds shall flown throw-away round D Flight judgesThe flight line judges shall approved Team Selection Committee shall five judges used round competition E ScoringFlight scores shall posted publicly end round Flights shall scored accordance F3C R/C Helicopter rules contained 1993 FAI SPORTING CODE applicable amendments pertain the F3C event F JuryThe FAI jury presiding FINALS shall appointed AMAs Executive Committee Jury shall consist three members shall named and/or appointed prescribed page 5 Appendix II booklet entitled World Championship TeamsProcedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAI Teams G ProtestsProtests must submitted FAI Jury presiding FINALS protest must submitted writing within hour infraction deposit $2000 shall accompany protest protest rejected jury fee shall forwarded F3C Team Fund held escrow AMA headquarters deposit shall returned protester protest upheld 1 Before competition Protests may filed against validity entry contest rules contest site model processing judges other contest officials 2 During competition Protests may filed against decision judges other contest officials Continued next page 64 Model Aviation FAI Jury against error/irregularity committed another contestant However protest must lodged timely fashion accordance FAI rules Subjective scores given judges protestable 3 After competition Protests may filed after announcement results prior verification FAI Jury H Final ResultsThe final results shall posted within one-half hour after conclusion FINALS final scores shall become official hour after conclusion FINALS after resolution protest Protests will accepted after scores have declared official Contest Director FAI Jury I Official TeamThe official U S team shall consist pilots three highest scores alternate U S team member shall pilot fourth highest score Upon registration world championships team member shall designate official mechanic I Team ManagerNomination team manager shall follow recommendations made page 9 booklet entitled World Championship TeamsProcedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAI Teams actual appointment shall made AMA Headquarters FAI Executive Committee consultation chairman F3C Team Selection Committee IV Team Finances A Team expenses covered AMA detailed page 8 booklet entitled World Championship TeamsProcedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAI Teams B The F3C team fund will held escrow AMA Headquarters under control F3C Team Selection Committee entry fees additional income/donations shall kept fund C Use F3C team fund monies limited FINALS team expenses team selection committee shall allocate team fund monies following team expenses 1 A maximum 25 percent FINALS 2 Team travel expenses covered AMA 3 Vehicle rentals team World Championships 4 Meals team members during practice days AMA pays lodging 5 Additional team expenses approved majority vote Team Selection Committee document entitled World Championship TeamsProcedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAI Teams describes standards team selection programs governed Any items specified within team selection program will covered under Procedures event dispute discrepancy Procedures document will take precedence over team selection program 1991 Indoor Team Selection Finals Richard Doig Team Selection Chairman Melody Doig Over Labor Day Weekend fourteen best indoor microfilm fliers country gathered pick 3-man Indoor Team 1992 World Championships tentatively scheduled July 6-10 Wroclaw Poland site giant 172-ft-high Hanger #1 Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Center best known site Hindenburg crash 65 cm wingspan about 25 inches minimum weight 1 gram about weight dollar bill fragile gossamer models study slow motion flight patience builders Saturday dawned very hot humid temperature hitting 800 1000 am unstable air just ahead cold front As fliers entered site renewed old friendships getting acquainted site meet officially started 1000 am mandatory contestant meeting review rules run stopwatch accuracy check Team Selection Chairman Rich Doig Contest Director Ray Harlan conducted meeting placing special emphasis safety steering around floor obstructions including crates aircraft fences story carrier deck mock-up used training Navy personnel small obstruction approximately 400 feet long fills quarter hanger rising 35 ft high top superstructure Fortunately stairways ladders up onto 12-ft-high deck access problem meeting concluded Gary Kit Underwood arranged site reviewing site rules collecting entry fees along Melody Doig also provided computerized scoring Everyone seemed tentative about test flying using half motors try get handle site Bud Romak broke almost model took out box mostly during test flights full motors consistently out climbing 172 ft ceiling Rich Doig familiar site didnt pull out model until 1130 am busy helping Ray Harlan set up processing getting site prepared opening first round 1200 pm sky clouded over forecast 70% chance mid-afternoon thunderstorms looked exactly right No seemed very interested official Continued next page February 1992 65 Indoor Team 1992 Left right Larry Loucka Willoughby Ohio 3rd Rich DoIg ion Michigan 1st Cezar Banks La Mesa CalifornIa 2nd along Contest Director Ray Harlan photos curtesy Richard Melody Doig FIrst place fInIsher Rich DoIg far consistent flyer four flights over 40 mInutes Including personal best Fl D times 4328 4406 readies model test flIght Note halfmotor wood spacer attached rubber torque-meter t ng until 200 pm Doig processed model stalled launch broke prop catching first attempt Romak seen catching model wing tip flew through safety railing carrier deck Bob Randolph went straight roof did several tail slides violent jetstream top finally blowing sideways onto center catwalk time 1005 Larry Cailliau kinds problems jetstream finally hanging top west hangar door posting time 1205 After repairs Doig under wound 2nd attempt still posted high time round 3414 Cezar Banks cautious posting 3227 Most fliers seemed surprised 1st round ended five fliers taking flights overlapping round format second round already one-plus hours old Doig processed second round time air getting turbulent floor magnifying problems stalling launch Doig launched next carrier deck made dangerous first circle managed put model position drift east over deck variable diameter prop folded 1750 carried model first 40 minute flight meet posting 4015 staying well below jetstream Banks followed flight 3654 wandered over building increased low level turbulence caused kinds problems Randolph unable get off flight Cailliau Romak posted other 35-plus minute flights round third round temperature hit 900 floor air very buoyant especially west end Only Doig continued fly east end posting 3839 early round briefly take lead best-two-of-nine format time Doigs model landed about half hour before end round rain looked imminent sky grew dark Since building has no lights windows gets very dark inside rain approaches Somehow thunderstorms missed us no rain about 15 minutes before end round sun popped out created lift especially west end two broken windows roof combined late afternoon sun form mild thermal least seven models launched rising air several drifting walls Jesse Shepherd flying first Finals posted personal best time 3536 Larry Loucka moved contention 3927 Banks bounced around lift about 20 feet under roof way spectacular 4900 flight setting new FiD single flight record assuring himself spot team Sunday morning cold crisp strong 20 knot wind blowing off ocean behind cold front pushed through Saturday night site 600 temperature combined leaks holes around main doors made site drafty turbulent air moving briskly floor fliers reluctant take models out boxes Contest Director Ray Harlan moved rounds hour later hopes winds would subside winds continued well evening temperature reaching high 740 Only two fliers flew round 4 Don Slusarczyk putting up flight 3738 Suddenly flurry activity processing believing air much better really Soon became apparent good Dons flight other flight bettered 35 minutes day Doig launched west end round 5 trouble stalling mushing launch posting 3017 high time round Conditions improved slightly round 6 five fliers breaking thirty minutes Randolph continued have problems models stalling out turbulent air floor Cailliau Chuck Slusarczyk broke model Doig went back down east end posting remarkable 4007 darkness fell solidifying position second place behind Banks Monday morning colder Sunday overnight low 390 no wind As soon entered site knew would much better day Sunday Although temperature barely reached 700 site calm except first 20 feet above floor fliers continued have trouble turbulent air Chuck Slusarczyk Cailliau broken models actually meeting CD Ray Harlan whether Larry could use some parts Chucks junked stabs build new tail Ray satisfied least much work required average kit sheet microfilm provided Rich Doig Larry built new tail site No seemed hurry fly 7th round fliers either rebuilding waiting air warm up Jesse Shepherd finally processed 145 pm fliers decided time give try Rich Doig interesting flight round FiD flier allowed reposition model building its imminent danger colliding wall obstruction called steering done helium balloon long fish line rules state prop stops turning during steering prop stop time kept additional watch deducted flight time Doig steered avoid drifting wall prop got caught balloon string guided model back center building hoping would slide off caughtreally caught situation fliers either get impatient break model trying get free start reel model ends flight Doig fought model endlessly finally shaking free after 1132 prop stop breaking model longest successful steer anyone could remember model resumed its climb going way roof drifting east over carrier deck Doig Continued next page 66 Model Aviation Second place finisher Cezar Banks made team fifth consecutive time breaking single flight record FAI Indoor flight 4900 Hes shown delicately re moving wing Its mounting Jesse Shepherd Jr Arlington Texas re pairing damaged wing Fiylng first Fi nals placed ninth meet eighth overall two year selection program no stab taliboom photo cause flies s model designed re moveable tailboom allows repairs damaged parts undamaged parts remain safely model box Fourth place finisher Don Slusarczyk Breck aville Ohio shown processIng official flight FAI Indoor model must pro cessed before flight measuring wingspan weight weigh ing model simple go no-go bal ance gondola background used movie Hindenburg obstructions site made additional steer later flight avoid hanging cable flight finally landed 5629 flight watches minus 1301 prop stop time flight time 4328 assuring Doig spot team although two-flight total still left him two minutes behind Banks round 8 Loucka put up flight 3500 moving third place proved high flight round Doig botched steer catching prop under wing bracing Don Slusarczyk folded stab during steering possibly ending shot making team Banks prepared models ready looked though chance getting bumped off team did fly Don Slusarczyk spent great deal time scoring table figuring out exact time would need surpass Loucka regain third place obvious seems since unlike other team selection programs Indoor uses system winners Locals Regionals Finals get 10 100 1000 points respectively other fliers get points based percentage high time flier totals best Local best Regional adds Finals score top three places forming team format top three places Finals necessarily form team emphasizes flying well levels during program ninth round several fliers run out models flying pride chance personal best flight Six seven fliers flew very late round launching last 15 minutes expected air best Jesse Shepherd put flight way roof hanging 1216 Chuck Slusarczyk put up flight 3520 after rebuilding day very happy considering himself exonerated Doig switched props having damaged blade round 8 team spot assured set sights first place launched just off end carrier deck model stalled briefly headed straight stack crates caught model relaunched second last attempt model again stalled briefly time heading 6-ft-dia wire spool made panic steer just inches off floor successfully positioning model climb out safely over carrier deck what proved best conditions meet Doigs model climbed about 125 feet cruising smoothly variable diameter prop began fold prop popped over center 1840 model began climb again maximum altitude about 140 feet As several other models descended past him apparent Doigs flight going very good finally landing 4406 personal best moving Banks down second Don Slusarczyk unable catch Loucka team set Doig Banks Loucka meet held several surprises First five flights over 40 minutes Doig four clearly better handle site others Second surprised field caliber such difficulty dealing turbulent air floor large fliers Midwest Doig Loucka Slusarczyks Hulbert coped better conditions Chuck Slusarczyk breaking several models conditions layer ground turbulence similar conditions Airdock Akron group does its flying although Akron seldom turbulence severe Only Doig flew variable configuration propellers success variable pitch propellers favored fliers unable climb out turbulent air floor Doigs variable diameter props however climbed rapidly during first two circles allowing him fly sections building slower climbing models would clear obstructions Doigs success variable props high ceiling site challenges traditional view extra weight variable prop isnt worth gains high site weather very unusual record high Saturday 980 record low Sunday night 39O people didnt have right clothes cool weather much less right combination prop rubber model Lakehurst regulars agreed Sunday worst day ever seen building includes several sessions has rained highlights weekend dinner night local Italian restaurant Lakehurst Although service bit slow happens group 20 goes restaurant seating 40 great time gained several pounds want extend thanks Gary Kit Underwood efforts arranging site special thanks people Lakehurst such wonderful hosts us FREE FLIGHT FLYING SITES DONT GROW ON TREES Continued next page February 1992 67 roof Lakehurst Hanger #1 metal girder structure wood skin raised cupola side windows runs entire length building model can seen line below balloon re- posi tioning model away walls floor obstructions called steering allowed official flights specific re strictions Larry Cailliau Westlake Village California broke models end sec ond day shown rebuilding pieces flyable model Long time participant Bob Gibbs Moreno Valley California builds model boxes out light weight material known foamcore board available art stores some reinforcing makes lightweight yet extremely durable model boxes Contest Director Ray Harlan FAI Indoor Team Selection Chairman Rich Doig laid out ground rules during contestant meet ing Several aircraft other obstruc tions can seen background RC Equipment Certified following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently certi fied registered professional test labora tory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting being better Radio Control equipment spec ifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz frequency spacing testing done specifically listing time products FCC type accept ance procedure listing presented matter information con strued endorsement products listed Ace R/C Ace R/C Ace R/C Ace R/C Nautical Commander Receiver Part No Pro 810 Olympic V Receiver Part No Pro 810 Silver Seven Receiver Part No Pro 810 Micropro 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 PCM 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM aP Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Module FM MD7P Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 Airtronics Module FM MD7SP Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG4R Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6P Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6H Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG4R Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG6DR Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG6H Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG7P Receiver Part No 92775 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vision PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Vision PCM 85P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Micro Dual Conversion 4-channel FM Receiver Receiver Part No 92745 Cirrus Cirrus Cirrus Cirrus Excell RC-4F Receiver Part RC-4F Excell RC-4P Receiver Part RC-4P Excell RC-7F Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx CR-7F Excell RC-7P Receiver Part No CR-227A Tx CR-7P Cox Cobra Two 918320 A/D AX29MF8308 Receiver Part No AXZ9MF8219 Cox Cobra Three 918330 A/D AX29MF8308 Receiver Part No AXZ9MF8319 Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Hitec USA Hitec USA Hitec USA Hitec USA Hitec USA Conquest FP-4NBF FM Receiver Part No FP-R127DF Conquest FP-4NBP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R124DP Conquest FP-6NFK FM Receiver Part No FP-R127DF Conquest FP-6NPK PCM Receiver Part No R127DP Conquest FP-5NLH FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF Conquest FP-6NHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FP-5UAF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FP-5UAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FP-7UAF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FP-7UAFS FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FP-7UAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FP-7UAPS PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FP-7UHF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FP-7UHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FP-855A PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FP-855H PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FP-9VAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FP-9VHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP Attack FP-4NBL AM Standard Receiver Part No FP-R114H Attack FP-4NBL AM Glider Receiver Part No FP-R114H Attack FP-4NBL AM Electric Receiver Part No MCR-4A FP-5UA AM Receiver Part No FP-R117H FP-5NLP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R1O5IP Focus 4FM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H45PGP31 FM Focus 4EFM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H45M1C535 Focus 4GFM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H45M1C535 Focus 5 Heli FM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H45PGP31FM Focus 6FM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H45PGP31 FM Hitec USA Master 5P Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457FP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM Hitec USA Master 7 & 7 Heli Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457FP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM JR RC * JR RC JR RC * JR RC * JR RC * JR RC * JR RC * JR RC JR RC * JR RC * JR RC * JR RC JR RC * JR RC * JR RC * JR RC JR RC JR RC * Kyosho Kyosho JR FM Receiver Receiver Part No NER-527X JR AM Receiver Receiver Part No NER-854X Max PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X X-347 NET-C127UZ Receiver Part No NER-627XZ Tx NET-J72P Max FM-NET W125 V H & 124 FM Receiver Part No NER-327X Vegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X PCM 10-NET AllO FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-91OXZ Max Computer-NET W126 FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X Vegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X Apollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M ApoIIo-7 AirplaneNET-DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M Century-7 Heli-NET-N127H Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M Centuly-7 Airplane-NET-N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEl-J72M Century-7 SS HeIi-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M Century-7 SS Airplane-N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M Century-7 PCM Heli-NEr-N127AH Receiver Part NER-627X Tx Mod ule NET-J72P Century-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72P Max 4-NET-B124AM Receiver Part No NER-324 Advance Series 91 FM 7-channel Receiver Part No KRS-DC7-RX Advance Series 91 PCM 5-channel Receiver Part No KRS-PCM5RX RCD Inc Platinum Series H45M1C535 RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD Inc Platinum Series FM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP31 FM World Expert FM Series Engines Receiver Model HP7RM 72F * For JR ABC&W logo receiver de notes narrowband Future issues Model Aviation will contain expanded listing additional information received AMA No CR-217A Tx No CR-224A Tx February 1992 69
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/02
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Competition Note Fromthe nical Director Bob Underwood column being written result phone call Normally calls letters would needed prompt write about subject However feel certain calls letters will follow item question competition arena involves RC Giant Scale event Beginning 1992 isnt around Actually statement isnt around morel isnt completely true have followed scale number years recognize fact Giant Scale simply extension Sport Scale dedicated larger models separation between events specifications size weight engine displacement interesting note overlap between two events weight area Sport Scale specifications have extended Giant Scale models still part scene As competitor information shouldnt come surprise event does would call attention information first appeared December 1990 issue Model Aviation SC-92-1 10 Delete event 514 Giant Scale change requirements found event 511 Sport Scale page 11 paragraphs 26 27 engine weight presently allowed event 514 Giant Scale would also effect event 520 Fun Scale since its rules utilize event 511 Submitted Philip Renfro As progressed through rule cycle results initial final votes also published Model Aviation event two during summer 1991 casually asked few organizers what going offer way RC Scale 1992 interested response stated club event would offer Giant Scaleusing old rules pointed out must really mean using old specifications since rules really Sport Scale first place organizer agreed correction asked would have problem entering model both classes Giant Sport common past answer So-o-o next question whether would have problem entering eleven pound quarter scale makes Giant under old rules 60-powered model Giant fifty pounder Sport Scale two identical thirty pound models same aircraft event point AMA Key Dates 1992 Members AMA Headquarters staff will participate following activi ties during 1992 January 10-12 IMS Pasadena California February 1-2 NW Expo Puyallup Wash ington February 21-23 WRAM Show White Plains New York March 13-15 RCHTA Show Los Angeles California April 3-5 Toledo Show Toledo Ohio April 5-11 EM Sun & Fun Fly-In Lakeland Florida May 1-3 iMS Milwaukee Wisconsin June 6-7 MAROS Show Towson Mary land June 13 National Flying Site Grand Op ening Muncie Indiana June 14 National Rally Muncie Indiana June 20-29 AMA National Aeromodeling Championships Chicopee Massachu setts June 27-28 1MM Large Scale Model Fly Muncie Indiana July 31-August 6 EM Fly-In Oshkosh Wisconsin August 21-29 Scale World Champion ships Muncie Indiana September 4-7 NFFS AAAA Free Flight contest Muncie Indiana October 29-November 1 RCHTA Show Chicago Illinois think became clear organizers may have wanted some thinking about events offered good question ask would whether disadvantage new setup will anyone model suffer observations over years both competitor organizer convinces Giant model would suffer scenario same judges both static flight used judge models separated two classifications Giant Sport Scale Giant almost always enjoyed two three point advantage final score exceptions course believe serious competitor organizer active over period years involved various levels events national local regional will tend support statement Three exceptions come mind First second Scale Masters Top Gun have always done what new rules two classes merged disadvantages smaller models advantages larger seem exist events observation occurs due lack preset judging bias fact two events involve generally higher pilot builder skill level third exception smaller model possesses what often refer high Wow factor guess what Im suggesting combining classes probably will have adverse effect over long run unless simply determined have mind set will rationale behind deletion Giant Scale designation remember models still very simple Now have series levels RC scale predicated skill interest levels does impose third factor size Another approach would have establish additional event splitting Giant novice expert designations myriad other combinations groupings models could have employed other size Some contests use now Youve seen contests split models civilian military pre 1930 after props jets etc Mint Julep very large event incidently uses Sport Scale Sportsman Expert further split Division Division llDivision lHeavy Metal Division Ilonly scale operation allowed may some advantages such proposals important disadvantage result clubs having fund least event contests What have now RC scale structured progression entry level advanced level events Consider schedule scale contest year Remember events about suggested have same specifications model weight engine size exception oneread Fun ScaleThis designed simple low key event Its very nature stresses flying allows purchase model use totally prefabricated kits no builder-of-the-model rule Since controversy developed over experienced modelers flying 520 last Continued next page February 1992 63 National Records Monthly Update following new National Records have processed during month Novem ber 1991 Control Line Speed Junior15867 mph Bobby Fogg 10/12/91 Sport Speed 21 Open15951 mph Aloise/Branca/Brown III 10/12/91 Electric Speed Class Open8050 mph Howard Doering Jr 10/12/91 Electric Speed Class B Open7338 mph Howard Doering Jr 10/13/91 Scale Racing Open24146 Howard Sha han 7/16/91 Outdoor Free Flight FiC Power Jumior 1537 James E Troutman 10/13/91 FlJ 1AA Power OpenWilliam Lynch 10/19/91 Outdoor Free Flight Cat II Gas Open 8340 Kenneth E Oliver 9/28/91 Electric Power Class Junior712 Allen J Porter 9/30/91 RC Soaring Speed Class B Open7561 mph John Wyss 9/15/91 Speed Class C Open7561 mph John Wyss 9/15/91 Speed Class D Open8637 mph John H Sas son Jr 9/15/91 couple years youll find rules now suggest possibility offering levels classifications Fun Scale about club offering novice expert class Everybody can enjoy low key event Sport ScaleOffering old staple both Sportsman Expert classes will differentiate serious newcomer scale old master has honed his/her skills finer degree Precision ScaleQops As both organizer competitor just went mental lockout mention Precision Because memory fades back old days Precision its scale rulers rivet counting judges pouring over presentations rivaled Manhatten phone directory pages just isnt event lot us consider Taint true though isnt way Precision now fact hasnt several years scale rulers gone nothing measured Yes judging can done up close personal museumtype model just isnt required longer Interestingly enough both Scale Masters Official U S Team Selection Program 1993 FAIIF3C RIC Helicopter World Championships I Purpose team selection program 1993 R/C Helicopter F3C World Championships will use single Team Selection Contest FINALS held spring/summer 1993 exact date time announced soon known FINALS shall used select three team members represent United States 1993 FAI/F3C World Championships An alternate team member shall also chosen can serve replacement event withdrawal primary members II Qualification modeler wishes qualify world championship team must member Academy Model Aeronautics AMA member National Aeronautic Association NAA provides requisite FAI stamp enter team selection program paying program entry fee $2000 AMA headquarters prior qualifying attempt entrant will receive embossed performance affidavit form contestant must possess FAI stamp affidavit form prior qualifying contest addition order eligible enter team selection contest FINALS contestant must place upper 50 percent FAI R/C Helicopter F3C event minimum four contestants two AMA sanctioned contests held between April 1 1992 10 business days prior FINALS Any resultant fractional numbers shall rounded up Top Gun have moved some judging closer model ala Precision During last several years have examined models entered Sport Giant opinion virtually top half entries would stand up very well Precision event Darn Lets just say Precision Scale models features details along complete cockpits very common now Heck cases cant see things 15 feet arent really factor judging now anyway make things worth something Ill pass along little secret Dont let anybody else know Sport Scale has always little disappointing respect have scale operations flaps retracts etc flight really short dont get much chance put show some cases Precision have 15 count 15 maneuvers operations perform What presentation can make oh yesfor like larger engines models might check engine size limit Precision Surprise isnt ie nine entries upper 50 percent shall mean five qualified pilots members 1991 team entered qualifying contest will counted determining number qualifying pilots program entry form must properly completed signed contest director top white copy must forwarded Headquarters immediately after qualifying contest second copy form retained program participant third copy CDs records Incomplete improperly completed forms may result contestant being denied entry FINALS Any previous World Champion three members previous World Championships team except team manager qualified directly enter FINALS provided pay program entry fee $2000 FINALS entry fee $5000 $10000 late fee Ill Team Selection Contest Finals GeneralThe FINALS date site shall determined Team Selection Committee minimum grace period two months shall maintained between FINALS World Championships FINALS will rescheduled event cancellation due inclement weather B Entry FeeA FINALS entry fee $5000 shall mailed AMA headquarters postmarked later 30 days preceding first day FINALS After date late FINALS entry fee $10000 may paid contest director up 24 hours before advertised starting time FINALS CD must forward such payments AMA headquarters Entry fees will refunded reason contestant cannot participate FINALS Refund requests must made writing AMA headquarters prior commencement FINALS suppose should little less coy flippant matter suggesting menu served up RC scale now has level everyones interest potential natural skill level progression model specs dont limit differing weight size requirements Think about some exciting prospects Well close little problem may have address individuals may never have flown Sport Scale competition have competed perhaps Scalemasters Top Gun level Giant Scale models call prompted dissertation person done asked whether could fly Sportsman Sport Scale under new rules stated technically would violating rules since accumulated points requiring him fly Expert Sport Scale declared himself Expert class flier An interesting question eh what wont pass along personal opinion offered guess Until next month C DurationThe minimum duration FINALS shall two days minimum four rounds shall flown throw-away round D Flight judgesThe flight line judges shall approved Team Selection Committee shall five judges used round competition E ScoringFlight scores shall posted publicly end round Flights shall scored accordance F3C R/C Helicopter rules contained 1993 FAI SPORTING CODE applicable amendments pertain the F3C event F JuryThe FAI jury presiding FINALS shall appointed AMAs Executive Committee Jury shall consist three members shall named and/or appointed prescribed page 5 Appendix II booklet entitled World Championship TeamsProcedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAI Teams G ProtestsProtests must submitted FAI Jury presiding FINALS protest must submitted writing within hour infraction deposit $2000 shall accompany protest protest rejected jury fee shall forwarded F3C Team Fund held escrow AMA headquarters deposit shall returned protester protest upheld 1 Before competition Protests may filed against validity entry contest rules contest site model processing judges other contest officials 2 During competition Protests may filed against decision judges other contest officials Continued next page 64 Model Aviation FAI Jury against error/irregularity committed another contestant However protest must lodged timely fashion accordance FAI rules Subjective scores given judges protestable 3 After competition Protests may filed after announcement results prior verification FAI Jury H Final ResultsThe final results shall posted within one-half hour after conclusion FINALS final scores shall become official hour after conclusion FINALS after resolution protest Protests will accepted after scores have declared official Contest Director FAI Jury I Official TeamThe official U S team shall consist pilots three highest scores alternate U S team member shall pilot fourth highest score Upon registration world championships team member shall designate official mechanic I Team ManagerNomination team manager shall follow recommendations made page 9 booklet entitled World Championship TeamsProcedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAI Teams actual appointment shall made AMA Headquarters FAI Executive Committee consultation chairman F3C Team Selection Committee IV Team Finances A Team expenses covered AMA detailed page 8 booklet entitled World Championship TeamsProcedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAI Teams B The F3C team fund will held escrow AMA Headquarters under control F3C Team Selection Committee entry fees additional income/donations shall kept fund C Use F3C team fund monies limited FINALS team expenses team selection committee shall allocate team fund monies following team expenses 1 A maximum 25 percent FINALS 2 Team travel expenses covered AMA 3 Vehicle rentals team World Championships 4 Meals team members during practice days AMA pays lodging 5 Additional team expenses approved majority vote Team Selection Committee document entitled World Championship TeamsProcedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAI Teams describes standards team selection programs governed Any items specified within team selection program will covered under Procedures event dispute discrepancy Procedures document will take precedence over team selection program 1991 Indoor Team Selection Finals Richard Doig Team Selection Chairman Melody Doig Over Labor Day Weekend fourteen best indoor microfilm fliers country gathered pick 3-man Indoor Team 1992 World Championships tentatively scheduled July 6-10 Wroclaw Poland site giant 172-ft-high Hanger #1 Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Center best known site Hindenburg crash 65 cm wingspan about 25 inches minimum weight 1 gram about weight dollar bill fragile gossamer models study slow motion flight patience builders Saturday dawned very hot humid temperature hitting 800 1000 am unstable air just ahead cold front As fliers entered site renewed old friendships getting acquainted site meet officially started 1000 am mandatory contestant meeting review rules run stopwatch accuracy check Team Selection Chairman Rich Doig Contest Director Ray Harlan conducted meeting placing special emphasis safety steering around floor obstructions including crates aircraft fences story carrier deck mock-up used training Navy personnel small obstruction approximately 400 feet long fills quarter hanger rising 35 ft high top superstructure Fortunately stairways ladders up onto 12-ft-high deck access problem meeting concluded Gary Kit Underwood arranged site reviewing site rules collecting entry fees along Melody Doig also provided computerized scoring Everyone seemed tentative about test flying using half motors try get handle site Bud Romak broke almost model took out box mostly during test flights full motors consistently out climbing 172 ft ceiling Rich Doig familiar site didnt pull out model until 1130 am busy helping Ray Harlan set up processing getting site prepared opening first round 1200 pm sky clouded over forecast 70% chance mid-afternoon thunderstorms looked exactly right No seemed very interested official Continued next page February 1992 65 Indoor Team 1992 Left right Larry Loucka Willoughby Ohio 3rd Rich DoIg ion Michigan 1st Cezar Banks La Mesa CalifornIa 2nd along Contest Director Ray Harlan photos curtesy Richard Melody Doig FIrst place fInIsher Rich DoIg far consistent flyer four flights over 40 mInutes Including personal best Fl D times 4328 4406 readies model test flIght Note halfmotor wood spacer attached rubber torque-meter t ng until 200 pm Doig processed model stalled launch broke prop catching first attempt Romak seen catching model wing tip flew through safety railing carrier deck Bob Randolph went straight roof did several tail slides violent jetstream top finally blowing sideways onto center catwalk time 1005 Larry Cailliau kinds problems jetstream finally hanging top west hangar door posting time 1205 After repairs Doig under wound 2nd attempt still posted high time round 3414 Cezar Banks cautious posting 3227 Most fliers seemed surprised 1st round ended five fliers taking flights overlapping round format second round already one-plus hours old Doig processed second round time air getting turbulent floor magnifying problems stalling launch Doig launched next carrier deck made dangerous first circle managed put model position drift east over deck variable diameter prop folded 1750 carried model first 40 minute flight meet posting 4015 staying well below jetstream Banks followed flight 3654 wandered over building increased low level turbulence caused kinds problems Randolph unable get off flight Cailliau Romak posted other 35-plus minute flights round third round temperature hit 900 floor air very buoyant especially west end Only Doig continued fly east end posting 3839 early round briefly take lead best-two-of-nine format time Doigs model landed about half hour before end round rain looked imminent sky grew dark Since building has no lights windows gets very dark inside rain approaches Somehow thunderstorms missed us no rain about 15 minutes before end round sun popped out created lift especially west end two broken windows roof combined late afternoon sun form mild thermal least seven models launched rising air several drifting walls Jesse Shepherd flying first Finals posted personal best time 3536 Larry Loucka moved contention 3927 Banks bounced around lift about 20 feet under roof way spectacular 4900 flight setting new FiD single flight record assuring himself spot team Sunday morning cold crisp strong 20 knot wind blowing off ocean behind cold front pushed through Saturday night site 600 temperature combined leaks holes around main doors made site drafty turbulent air moving briskly floor fliers reluctant take models out boxes Contest Director Ray Harlan moved rounds hour later hopes winds would subside winds continued well evening temperature reaching high 740 Only two fliers flew round 4 Don Slusarczyk putting up flight 3738 Suddenly flurry activity processing believing air much better really Soon became apparent good Dons flight other flight bettered 35 minutes day Doig launched west end round 5 trouble stalling mushing launch posting 3017 high time round Conditions improved slightly round 6 five fliers breaking thirty minutes Randolph continued have problems models stalling out turbulent air floor Cailliau Chuck Slusarczyk broke model Doig went back down east end posting remarkable 4007 darkness fell solidifying position second place behind Banks Monday morning colder Sunday overnight low 390 no wind As soon entered site knew would much better day Sunday Although temperature barely reached 700 site calm except first 20 feet above floor fliers continued have trouble turbulent air Chuck Slusarczyk Cailliau broken models actually meeting CD Ray Harlan whether Larry could use some parts Chucks junked stabs build new tail Ray satisfied least much work required average kit sheet microfilm provided Rich Doig Larry built new tail site No seemed hurry fly 7th round fliers either rebuilding waiting air warm up Jesse Shepherd finally processed 145 pm fliers decided time give try Rich Doig interesting flight round FiD flier allowed reposition model building its imminent danger colliding wall obstruction called steering done helium balloon long fish line rules state prop stops turning during steering prop stop time kept additional watch deducted flight time Doig steered avoid drifting wall prop got caught balloon string guided model back center building hoping would slide off caughtreally caught situation fliers either get impatient break model trying get free start reel model ends flight Doig fought model endlessly finally shaking free after 1132 prop stop breaking model longest successful steer anyone could remember model resumed its climb going way roof drifting east over carrier deck Doig Continued next page 66 Model Aviation Second place finisher Cezar Banks made team fifth consecutive time breaking single flight record FAI Indoor flight 4900 Hes shown delicately re moving wing Its mounting Jesse Shepherd Jr Arlington Texas re pairing damaged wing Fiylng first Fi nals placed ninth meet eighth overall two year selection program no stab taliboom photo cause flies s model designed re moveable tailboom allows repairs damaged parts undamaged parts remain safely model box Fourth place finisher Don Slusarczyk Breck aville Ohio shown processIng official flight FAI Indoor model must pro cessed before flight measuring wingspan weight weigh ing model simple go no-go bal ance gondola background used movie Hindenburg obstructions site made additional steer later flight avoid hanging cable flight finally landed 5629 flight watches minus 1301 prop stop time flight time 4328 assuring Doig spot team although two-flight total still left him two minutes behind Banks round 8 Loucka put up flight 3500 moving third place proved high flight round Doig botched steer catching prop under wing bracing Don Slusarczyk folded stab during steering possibly ending shot making team Banks prepared models ready looked though chance getting bumped off team did fly Don Slusarczyk spent great deal time scoring table figuring out exact time would need surpass Loucka regain third place obvious seems since unlike other team selection programs Indoor uses system winners Locals Regionals Finals get 10 100 1000 points respectively other fliers get points based percentage high time flier totals best Local best Regional adds Finals score top three places forming team format top three places Finals necessarily form team emphasizes flying well levels during program ninth round several fliers run out models flying pride chance personal best flight Six seven fliers flew very late round launching last 15 minutes expected air best Jesse Shepherd put flight way roof hanging 1216 Chuck Slusarczyk put up flight 3520 after rebuilding day very happy considering himself exonerated Doig switched props having damaged blade round 8 team spot assured set sights first place launched just off end carrier deck model stalled briefly headed straight stack crates caught model relaunched second last attempt model again stalled briefly time heading 6-ft-dia wire spool made panic steer just inches off floor successfully positioning model climb out safely over carrier deck what proved best conditions meet Doigs model climbed about 125 feet cruising smoothly variable diameter prop began fold prop popped over center 1840 model began climb again maximum altitude about 140 feet As several other models descended past him apparent Doigs flight going very good finally landing 4406 personal best moving Banks down second Don Slusarczyk unable catch Loucka team set Doig Banks Loucka meet held several surprises First five flights over 40 minutes Doig four clearly better handle site others Second surprised field caliber such difficulty dealing turbulent air floor large fliers Midwest Doig Loucka Slusarczyks Hulbert coped better conditions Chuck Slusarczyk breaking several models conditions layer ground turbulence similar conditions Airdock Akron group does its flying although Akron seldom turbulence severe Only Doig flew variable configuration propellers success variable pitch propellers favored fliers unable climb out turbulent air floor Doigs variable diameter props however climbed rapidly during first two circles allowing him fly sections building slower climbing models would clear obstructions Doigs success variable props high ceiling site challenges traditional view extra weight variable prop isnt worth gains high site weather very unusual record high Saturday 980 record low Sunday night 39O people didnt have right clothes cool weather much less right combination prop rubber model Lakehurst regulars agreed Sunday worst day ever seen building includes several sessions has rained highlights weekend dinner night local Italian restaurant Lakehurst Although service bit slow happens group 20 goes restaurant seating 40 great time gained several pounds want extend thanks Gary Kit Underwood efforts arranging site special thanks people Lakehurst such wonderful hosts us FREE FLIGHT FLYING SITES DONT GROW ON TREES Continued next page February 1992 67 roof Lakehurst Hanger #1 metal girder structure wood skin raised cupola side windows runs entire length building model can seen line below balloon re- posi tioning model away walls floor obstructions called steering allowed official flights specific re strictions Larry Cailliau Westlake Village California broke models end sec ond day shown rebuilding pieces flyable model Long time participant Bob Gibbs Moreno Valley California builds model boxes out light weight material known foamcore board available art stores some reinforcing makes lightweight yet extremely durable model boxes Contest Director Ray Harlan FAI Indoor Team Selection Chairman Rich Doig laid out ground rules during contestant meet ing Several aircraft other obstruc tions can seen background RC Equipment Certified following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently certi fied registered professional test labora tory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting being better Radio Control equipment spec ifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz frequency spacing testing done specifically listing time products FCC type accept ance procedure listing presented matter information con strued endorsement products listed Ace R/C Ace R/C Ace R/C Ace R/C Nautical Commander Receiver Part No Pro 810 Olympic V Receiver Part No Pro 810 Silver Seven Receiver Part No Pro 810 Micropro 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 PCM 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM aP Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Module FM MD7P Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 Airtronics Module FM MD7SP Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG4R Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6P Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6H Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG4R Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG6DR Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG6H Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG7P Receiver Part No 92775 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vision PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Vision PCM 85P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Micro Dual Conversion 4-channel FM Receiver Receiver Part No 92745 Cirrus Cirrus Cirrus Cirrus Excell RC-4F Receiver Part RC-4F Excell RC-4P Receiver Part RC-4P Excell RC-7F Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx CR-7F Excell RC-7P Receiver Part No CR-227A Tx CR-7P Cox Cobra Two 918320 A/D AX29MF8308 Receiver Part No AXZ9MF8219 Cox Cobra Three 918330 A/D AX29MF8308 Receiver Part No AXZ9MF8319 Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Hitec USA Hitec USA Hitec USA Hitec USA Hitec USA Conquest FP-4NBF FM Receiver Part No FP-R127DF Conquest FP-4NBP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R124DP Conquest FP-6NFK FM Receiver Part No FP-R127DF Conquest FP-6NPK PCM Receiver Part No R127DP Conquest FP-5NLH FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF Conquest FP-6NHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FP-5UAF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FP-5UAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FP-7UAF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FP-7UAFS FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FP-7UAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FP-7UAPS PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FP-7UHF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FP-7UHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FP-855A PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FP-855H PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FP-9VAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FP-9VHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP Attack FP-4NBL AM Standard Receiver Part No FP-R114H Attack FP-4NBL AM Glider Receiver Part No FP-R114H Attack FP-4NBL AM Electric Receiver Part No MCR-4A FP-5UA AM Receiver Part No FP-R117H FP-5NLP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R1O5IP Focus 4FM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H45PGP31 FM Focus 4EFM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H45M1C535 Focus 4GFM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H45M1C535 Focus 5 Heli FM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H45PGP31FM Focus 6FM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H45PGP31 FM Hitec USA Master 5P Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457FP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM Hitec USA Master 7 & 7 Heli Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457FP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM JR RC * JR RC JR RC * JR RC * JR RC * JR RC * JR RC * JR RC JR RC * JR RC * JR RC * JR RC JR RC * JR RC * JR RC * JR RC JR RC JR RC * Kyosho Kyosho JR FM Receiver Receiver Part No NER-527X JR AM Receiver Receiver Part No NER-854X Max PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X X-347 NET-C127UZ Receiver Part No NER-627XZ Tx NET-J72P Max FM-NET W125 V H & 124 FM Receiver Part No NER-327X Vegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X PCM 10-NET AllO FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-91OXZ Max Computer-NET W126 FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X Vegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X Apollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M ApoIIo-7 AirplaneNET-DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M Century-7 Heli-NET-N127H Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M Centuly-7 Airplane-NET-N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEl-J72M Century-7 SS HeIi-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M Century-7 SS Airplane-N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M Century-7 PCM Heli-NEr-N127AH Receiver Part NER-627X Tx Mod ule NET-J72P Century-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72P Max 4-NET-B124AM Receiver Part No NER-324 Advance Series 91 FM 7-channel Receiver Part No KRS-DC7-RX Advance Series 91 PCM 5-channel Receiver Part No KRS-PCM5RX RCD Inc Platinum Series H45M1C535 RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD Inc Platinum Series FM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP31 FM World Expert FM Series Engines Receiver Model HP7RM 72F * For JR ABC&W logo receiver de notes narrowband Future issues Model Aviation will contain expanded listing additional information received AMA No CR-217A Tx No CR-224A Tx February 1992 69
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Competition Note Fromthe nical Director Bob Underwood column being written result phone call Normally calls letters would needed prompt write about subject However feel certain calls letters will follow item question competition arena involves RC Giant Scale event Beginning 1992 isnt around Actually statement isnt around morel isnt completely true have followed scale number years recognize fact Giant Scale simply extension Sport Scale dedicated larger models separation between events specifications size weight engine displacement interesting note overlap between two events weight area Sport Scale specifications have extended Giant Scale models still part scene As competitor information shouldnt come surprise event does would call attention information first appeared December 1990 issue Model Aviation SC-92-1 10 Delete event 514 Giant Scale change requirements found event 511 Sport Scale page 11 paragraphs 26 27 engine weight presently allowed event 514 Giant Scale would also effect event 520 Fun Scale since its rules utilize event 511 Submitted Philip Renfro As progressed through rule cycle results initial final votes also published Model Aviation event two during summer 1991 casually asked few organizers what going offer way RC Scale 1992 interested response stated club event would offer Giant Scaleusing old rules pointed out must really mean using old specifications since rules really Sport Scale first place organizer agreed correction asked would have problem entering model both classes Giant Sport common past answer So-o-o next question whether would have problem entering eleven pound quarter scale makes Giant under old rules 60-powered model Giant fifty pounder Sport Scale two identical thirty pound models same aircraft event point AMA Key Dates 1992 Members AMA Headquarters staff will participate following activi ties during 1992 January 10-12 IMS Pasadena California February 1-2 NW Expo Puyallup Wash ington February 21-23 WRAM Show White Plains New York March 13-15 RCHTA Show Los Angeles California April 3-5 Toledo Show Toledo Ohio April 5-11 EM Sun & Fun Fly-In Lakeland Florida May 1-3 iMS Milwaukee Wisconsin June 6-7 MAROS Show Towson Mary land June 13 National Flying Site Grand Op ening Muncie Indiana June 14 National Rally Muncie Indiana June 20-29 AMA National Aeromodeling Championships Chicopee Massachu setts June 27-28 1MM Large Scale Model Fly Muncie Indiana July 31-August 6 EM Fly-In Oshkosh Wisconsin August 21-29 Scale World Champion ships Muncie Indiana September 4-7 NFFS AAAA Free Flight contest Muncie Indiana October 29-November 1 RCHTA Show Chicago Illinois think became clear organizers may have wanted some thinking about events offered good question ask would whether disadvantage new setup will anyone model suffer observations over years both competitor organizer convinces Giant model would suffer scenario same judges both static flight used judge models separated two classifications Giant Sport Scale Giant almost always enjoyed two three point advantage final score exceptions course believe serious competitor organizer active over period years involved various levels events national local regional will tend support statement Three exceptions come mind First second Scale Masters Top Gun have always done what new rules two classes merged disadvantages smaller models advantages larger seem exist events observation occurs due lack preset judging bias fact two events involve generally higher pilot builder skill level third exception smaller model possesses what often refer high Wow factor guess what Im suggesting combining classes probably will have adverse effect over long run unless simply determined have mind set will rationale behind deletion Giant Scale designation remember models still very simple Now have series levels RC scale predicated skill interest levels does impose third factor size Another approach would have establish additional event splitting Giant novice expert designations myriad other combinations groupings models could have employed other size Some contests use now Youve seen contests split models civilian military pre 1930 after props jets etc Mint Julep very large event incidently uses Sport Scale Sportsman Expert further split Division Division llDivision lHeavy Metal Division Ilonly scale operation allowed may some advantages such proposals important disadvantage result clubs having fund least event contests What have now RC scale structured progression entry level advanced level events Consider schedule scale contest year Remember events about suggested have same specifications model weight engine size exception oneread Fun ScaleThis designed simple low key event Its very nature stresses flying allows purchase model use totally prefabricated kits no builder-of-the-model rule Since controversy developed over experienced modelers flying 520 last Continued next page February 1992 63 National Records Monthly Update following new National Records have processed during month Novem ber 1991 Control Line Speed Junior15867 mph Bobby Fogg 10/12/91 Sport Speed 21 Open15951 mph Aloise/Branca/Brown III 10/12/91 Electric Speed Class Open8050 mph Howard Doering Jr 10/12/91 Electric Speed Class B Open7338 mph Howard Doering Jr 10/13/91 Scale Racing Open24146 Howard Sha han 7/16/91 Outdoor Free Flight FiC Power Jumior 1537 James E Troutman 10/13/91 FlJ 1AA Power OpenWilliam Lynch 10/19/91 Outdoor Free Flight Cat II Gas Open 8340 Kenneth E Oliver 9/28/91 Electric Power Class Junior712 Allen J Porter 9/30/91 RC Soaring Speed Class B Open7561 mph John Wyss 9/15/91 Speed Class C Open7561 mph John Wyss 9/15/91 Speed Class D Open8637 mph John H Sas son Jr 9/15/91 couple years youll find rules now suggest possibility offering levels classifications Fun Scale about club offering novice expert class Everybody can enjoy low key event Sport ScaleOffering old staple both Sportsman Expert classes will differentiate serious newcomer scale old master has honed his/her skills finer degree Precision ScaleQops As both organizer competitor just went mental lockout mention Precision Because memory fades back old days Precision its scale rulers rivet counting judges pouring over presentations rivaled Manhatten phone directory pages just isnt event lot us consider Taint true though isnt way Precision now fact hasnt several years scale rulers gone nothing measured Yes judging can done up close personal museumtype model just isnt required longer Interestingly enough both Scale Masters Official U S Team Selection Program 1993 FAIIF3C RIC Helicopter World Championships I Purpose team selection program 1993 R/C Helicopter F3C World Championships will use single Team Selection Contest FINALS held spring/summer 1993 exact date time announced soon known FINALS shall used select three team members represent United States 1993 FAI/F3C World Championships An alternate team member shall also chosen can serve replacement event withdrawal primary members II Qualification modeler wishes qualify world championship team must member Academy Model Aeronautics AMA member National Aeronautic Association NAA provides requisite FAI stamp enter team selection program paying program entry fee $2000 AMA headquarters prior qualifying attempt entrant will receive embossed performance affidavit form contestant must possess FAI stamp affidavit form prior qualifying contest addition order eligible enter team selection contest FINALS contestant must place upper 50 percent FAI R/C Helicopter F3C event minimum four contestants two AMA sanctioned contests held between April 1 1992 10 business days prior FINALS Any resultant fractional numbers shall rounded up Top Gun have moved some judging closer model ala Precision During last several years have examined models entered Sport Giant opinion virtually top half entries would stand up very well Precision event Darn Lets just say Precision Scale models features details along complete cockpits very common now Heck cases cant see things 15 feet arent really factor judging now anyway make things worth something Ill pass along little secret Dont let anybody else know Sport Scale has always little disappointing respect have scale operations flaps retracts etc flight really short dont get much chance put show some cases Precision have 15 count 15 maneuvers operations perform What presentation can make oh yesfor like larger engines models might check engine size limit Precision Surprise isnt ie nine entries upper 50 percent shall mean five qualified pilots members 1991 team entered qualifying contest will counted determining number qualifying pilots program entry form must properly completed signed contest director top white copy must forwarded Headquarters immediately after qualifying contest second copy form retained program participant third copy CDs records Incomplete improperly completed forms may result contestant being denied entry FINALS Any previous World Champion three members previous World Championships team except team manager qualified directly enter FINALS provided pay program entry fee $2000 FINALS entry fee $5000 $10000 late fee Ill Team Selection Contest Finals GeneralThe FINALS date site shall determined Team Selection Committee minimum grace period two months shall maintained between FINALS World Championships FINALS will rescheduled event cancellation due inclement weather B Entry FeeA FINALS entry fee $5000 shall mailed AMA headquarters postmarked later 30 days preceding first day FINALS After date late FINALS entry fee $10000 may paid contest director up 24 hours before advertised starting time FINALS CD must forward such payments AMA headquarters Entry fees will refunded reason contestant cannot participate FINALS Refund requests must made writing AMA headquarters prior commencement FINALS suppose should little less coy flippant matter suggesting menu served up RC scale now has level everyones interest potential natural skill level progression model specs dont limit differing weight size requirements Think about some exciting prospects Well close little problem may have address individuals may never have flown Sport Scale competition have competed perhaps Scalemasters Top Gun level Giant Scale models call prompted dissertation person done asked whether could fly Sportsman Sport Scale under new rules stated technically would violating rules since accumulated points requiring him fly Expert Sport Scale declared himself Expert class flier An interesting question eh what wont pass along personal opinion offered guess Until next month C DurationThe minimum duration FINALS shall two days minimum four rounds shall flown throw-away round D Flight judgesThe flight line judges shall approved Team Selection Committee shall five judges used round competition E ScoringFlight scores shall posted publicly end round Flights shall scored accordance F3C R/C Helicopter rules contained 1993 FAI SPORTING CODE applicable amendments pertain the F3C event F JuryThe FAI jury presiding FINALS shall appointed AMAs Executive Committee Jury shall consist three members shall named and/or appointed prescribed page 5 Appendix II booklet entitled World Championship TeamsProcedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAI Teams G ProtestsProtests must submitted FAI Jury presiding FINALS protest must submitted writing within hour infraction deposit $2000 shall accompany protest protest rejected jury fee shall forwarded F3C Team Fund held escrow AMA headquarters deposit shall returned protester protest upheld 1 Before competition Protests may filed against validity entry contest rules contest site model processing judges other contest officials 2 During competition Protests may filed against decision judges other contest officials Continued next page 64 Model Aviation FAI Jury against error/irregularity committed another contestant However protest must lodged timely fashion accordance FAI rules Subjective scores given judges protestable 3 After competition Protests may filed after announcement results prior verification FAI Jury H Final ResultsThe final results shall posted within one-half hour after conclusion FINALS final scores shall become official hour after conclusion FINALS after resolution protest Protests will accepted after scores have declared official Contest Director FAI Jury I Official TeamThe official U S team shall consist pilots three highest scores alternate U S team member shall pilot fourth highest score Upon registration world championships team member shall designate official mechanic I Team ManagerNomination team manager shall follow recommendations made page 9 booklet entitled World Championship TeamsProcedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAI Teams actual appointment shall made AMA Headquarters FAI Executive Committee consultation chairman F3C Team Selection Committee IV Team Finances A Team expenses covered AMA detailed page 8 booklet entitled World Championship TeamsProcedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAI Teams B The F3C team fund will held escrow AMA Headquarters under control F3C Team Selection Committee entry fees additional income/donations shall kept fund C Use F3C team fund monies limited FINALS team expenses team selection committee shall allocate team fund monies following team expenses 1 A maximum 25 percent FINALS 2 Team travel expenses covered AMA 3 Vehicle rentals team World Championships 4 Meals team members during practice days AMA pays lodging 5 Additional team expenses approved majority vote Team Selection Committee document entitled World Championship TeamsProcedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAI Teams describes standards team selection programs governed Any items specified within team selection program will covered under Procedures event dispute discrepancy Procedures document will take precedence over team selection program 1991 Indoor Team Selection Finals Richard Doig Team Selection Chairman Melody Doig Over Labor Day Weekend fourteen best indoor microfilm fliers country gathered pick 3-man Indoor Team 1992 World Championships tentatively scheduled July 6-10 Wroclaw Poland site giant 172-ft-high Hanger #1 Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Center best known site Hindenburg crash 65 cm wingspan about 25 inches minimum weight 1 gram about weight dollar bill fragile gossamer models study slow motion flight patience builders Saturday dawned very hot humid temperature hitting 800 1000 am unstable air just ahead cold front As fliers entered site renewed old friendships getting acquainted site meet officially started 1000 am mandatory contestant meeting review rules run stopwatch accuracy check Team Selection Chairman Rich Doig Contest Director Ray Harlan conducted meeting placing special emphasis safety steering around floor obstructions including crates aircraft fences story carrier deck mock-up used training Navy personnel small obstruction approximately 400 feet long fills quarter hanger rising 35 ft high top superstructure Fortunately stairways ladders up onto 12-ft-high deck access problem meeting concluded Gary Kit Underwood arranged site reviewing site rules collecting entry fees along Melody Doig also provided computerized scoring Everyone seemed tentative about test flying using half motors try get handle site Bud Romak broke almost model took out box mostly during test flights full motors consistently out climbing 172 ft ceiling Rich Doig familiar site didnt pull out model until 1130 am busy helping Ray Harlan set up processing getting site prepared opening first round 1200 pm sky clouded over forecast 70% chance mid-afternoon thunderstorms looked exactly right No seemed very interested official Continued next page February 1992 65 Indoor Team 1992 Left right Larry Loucka Willoughby Ohio 3rd Rich DoIg ion Michigan 1st Cezar Banks La Mesa CalifornIa 2nd along Contest Director Ray Harlan photos curtesy Richard Melody Doig FIrst place fInIsher Rich DoIg far consistent flyer four flights over 40 mInutes Including personal best Fl D times 4328 4406 readies model test flIght Note halfmotor wood spacer attached rubber torque-meter t ng until 200 pm Doig processed model stalled launch broke prop catching first attempt Romak seen catching model wing tip flew through safety railing carrier deck Bob Randolph went straight roof did several tail slides violent jetstream top finally blowing sideways onto center catwalk time 1005 Larry Cailliau kinds problems jetstream finally hanging top west hangar door posting time 1205 After repairs Doig under wound 2nd attempt still posted high time round 3414 Cezar Banks cautious posting 3227 Most fliers seemed surprised 1st round ended five fliers taking flights overlapping round format second round already one-plus hours old Doig processed second round time air getting turbulent floor magnifying problems stalling launch Doig launched next carrier deck made dangerous first circle managed put model position drift east over deck variable diameter prop folded 1750 carried model first 40 minute flight meet posting 4015 staying well below jetstream Banks followed flight 3654 wandered over building increased low level turbulence caused kinds problems Randolph unable get off flight Cailliau Romak posted other 35-plus minute flights round third round temperature hit 900 floor air very buoyant especially west end Only Doig continued fly east end posting 3839 early round briefly take lead best-two-of-nine format time Doigs model landed about half hour before end round rain looked imminent sky grew dark Since building has no lights windows gets very dark inside rain approaches Somehow thunderstorms missed us no rain about 15 minutes before end round sun popped out created lift especially west end two broken windows roof combined late afternoon sun form mild thermal least seven models launched rising air several drifting walls Jesse Shepherd flying first Finals posted personal best time 3536 Larry Loucka moved contention 3927 Banks bounced around lift about 20 feet under roof way spectacular 4900 flight setting new FiD single flight record assuring himself spot team Sunday morning cold crisp strong 20 knot wind blowing off ocean behind cold front pushed through Saturday night site 600 temperature combined leaks holes around main doors made site drafty turbulent air moving briskly floor fliers reluctant take models out boxes Contest Director Ray Harlan moved rounds hour later hopes winds would subside winds continued well evening temperature reaching high 740 Only two fliers flew round 4 Don Slusarczyk putting up flight 3738 Suddenly flurry activity processing believing air much better really Soon became apparent good Dons flight other flight bettered 35 minutes day Doig launched west end round 5 trouble stalling mushing launch posting 3017 high time round Conditions improved slightly round 6 five fliers breaking thirty minutes Randolph continued have problems models stalling out turbulent air floor Cailliau Chuck Slusarczyk broke model Doig went back down east end posting remarkable 4007 darkness fell solidifying position second place behind Banks Monday morning colder Sunday overnight low 390 no wind As soon entered site knew would much better day Sunday Although temperature barely reached 700 site calm except first 20 feet above floor fliers continued have trouble turbulent air Chuck Slusarczyk Cailliau broken models actually meeting CD Ray Harlan whether Larry could use some parts Chucks junked stabs build new tail Ray satisfied least much work required average kit sheet microfilm provided Rich Doig Larry built new tail site No seemed hurry fly 7th round fliers either rebuilding waiting air warm up Jesse Shepherd finally processed 145 pm fliers decided time give try Rich Doig interesting flight round FiD flier allowed reposition model building its imminent danger colliding wall obstruction called steering done helium balloon long fish line rules state prop stops turning during steering prop stop time kept additional watch deducted flight time Doig steered avoid drifting wall prop got caught balloon string guided model back center building hoping would slide off caughtreally caught situation fliers either get impatient break model trying get free start reel model ends flight Doig fought model endlessly finally shaking free after 1132 prop stop breaking model longest successful steer anyone could remember model resumed its climb going way roof drifting east over carrier deck Doig Continued next page 66 Model Aviation Second place finisher Cezar Banks made team fifth consecutive time breaking single flight record FAI Indoor flight 4900 Hes shown delicately re moving wing Its mounting Jesse Shepherd Jr Arlington Texas re pairing damaged wing Fiylng first Fi nals placed ninth meet eighth overall two year selection program no stab taliboom photo cause flies s model designed re moveable tailboom allows repairs damaged parts undamaged parts remain safely model box Fourth place finisher Don Slusarczyk Breck aville Ohio shown processIng official flight FAI Indoor model must pro cessed before flight measuring wingspan weight weigh ing model simple go no-go bal ance gondola background used movie Hindenburg obstructions site made additional steer later flight avoid hanging cable flight finally landed 5629 flight watches minus 1301 prop stop time flight time 4328 assuring Doig spot team although two-flight total still left him two minutes behind Banks round 8 Loucka put up flight 3500 moving third place proved high flight round Doig botched steer catching prop under wing bracing Don Slusarczyk folded stab during steering possibly ending shot making team Banks prepared models ready looked though chance getting bumped off team did fly Don Slusarczyk spent great deal time scoring table figuring out exact time would need surpass Loucka regain third place obvious seems since unlike other team selection programs Indoor uses system winners Locals Regionals Finals get 10 100 1000 points respectively other fliers get points based percentage high time flier totals best Local best Regional adds Finals score top three places forming team format top three places Finals necessarily form team emphasizes flying well levels during program ninth round several fliers run out models flying pride chance personal best flight Six seven fliers flew very late round launching last 15 minutes expected air best Jesse Shepherd put flight way roof hanging 1216 Chuck Slusarczyk put up flight 3520 after rebuilding day very happy considering himself exonerated Doig switched props having damaged blade round 8 team spot assured set sights first place launched just off end carrier deck model stalled briefly headed straight stack crates caught model relaunched second last attempt model again stalled briefly time heading 6-ft-dia wire spool made panic steer just inches off floor successfully positioning model climb out safely over carrier deck what proved best conditions meet Doigs model climbed about 125 feet cruising smoothly variable diameter prop began fold prop popped over center 1840 model began climb again maximum altitude about 140 feet As several other models descended past him apparent Doigs flight going very good finally landing 4406 personal best moving Banks down second Don Slusarczyk unable catch Loucka team set Doig Banks Loucka meet held several surprises First five flights over 40 minutes Doig four clearly better handle site others Second surprised field caliber such difficulty dealing turbulent air floor large fliers Midwest Doig Loucka Slusarczyks Hulbert coped better conditions Chuck Slusarczyk breaking several models conditions layer ground turbulence similar conditions Airdock Akron group does its flying although Akron seldom turbulence severe Only Doig flew variable configuration propellers success variable pitch propellers favored fliers unable climb out turbulent air floor Doigs variable diameter props however climbed rapidly during first two circles allowing him fly sections building slower climbing models would clear obstructions Doigs success variable props high ceiling site challenges traditional view extra weight variable prop isnt worth gains high site weather very unusual record high Saturday 980 record low Sunday night 39O people didnt have right clothes cool weather much less right combination prop rubber model Lakehurst regulars agreed Sunday worst day ever seen building includes several sessions has rained highlights weekend dinner night local Italian restaurant Lakehurst Although service bit slow happens group 20 goes restaurant seating 40 great time gained several pounds want extend thanks Gary Kit Underwood efforts arranging site special thanks people Lakehurst such wonderful hosts us FREE FLIGHT FLYING SITES DONT GROW ON TREES Continued next page February 1992 67 roof Lakehurst Hanger #1 metal girder structure wood skin raised cupola side windows runs entire length building model can seen line below balloon re- posi tioning model away walls floor obstructions called steering allowed official flights specific re strictions Larry Cailliau Westlake Village California broke models end sec ond day shown rebuilding pieces flyable model Long time participant Bob Gibbs Moreno Valley California builds model boxes out light weight material known foamcore board available art stores some reinforcing makes lightweight yet extremely durable model boxes Contest Director Ray Harlan FAI Indoor Team Selection Chairman Rich Doig laid out ground rules during contestant meet ing Several aircraft other obstruc tions can seen background RC Equipment Certified following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently certi fied registered professional test labora tory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting being better Radio Control equipment spec ifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz frequency spacing testing done specifically listing time products FCC type accept ance procedure listing presented matter information con strued endorsement products listed Ace R/C Ace R/C Ace R/C Ace R/C Nautical Commander Receiver Part No Pro 810 Olympic V Receiver Part No Pro 810 Silver Seven Receiver Part No Pro 810 Micropro 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 PCM 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM aP Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Module FM MD7P Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 Airtronics Module FM MD7SP Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG4R Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6P Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6H Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG4R Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG6DR Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG6H Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG7P Receiver Part No 92775 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vision PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Vision PCM 85P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Micro Dual Conversion 4-channel FM Receiver Receiver Part No 92745 Cirrus Cirrus Cirrus Cirrus Excell RC-4F Receiver Part RC-4F Excell RC-4P Receiver Part RC-4P Excell RC-7F Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx CR-7F Excell RC-7P Receiver Part No CR-227A Tx CR-7P Cox Cobra Two 918320 A/D AX29MF8308 Receiver Part No AXZ9MF8219 Cox Cobra Three 918330 A/D AX29MF8308 Receiver Part No AXZ9MF8319 Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Hitec USA Hitec USA Hitec USA Hitec USA Hitec USA Conquest FP-4NBF FM Receiver Part No FP-R127DF Conquest FP-4NBP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R124DP Conquest FP-6NFK FM Receiver Part No FP-R127DF Conquest FP-6NPK PCM Receiver Part No R127DP Conquest FP-5NLH FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF Conquest FP-6NHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FP-5UAF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FP-5UAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FP-7UAF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FP-7UAFS FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FP-7UAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FP-7UAPS PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FP-7UHF FM Receiver Part No FP-R128DF FP-7UHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FP-855A PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FP-855H PCM Receiver Part No FP-R128DP FP-9VAP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP FP-9VHP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R129DP Attack FP-4NBL AM Standard Receiver Part No FP-R114H Attack FP-4NBL AM Glider Receiver Part No FP-R114H Attack FP-4NBL AM Electric Receiver Part No MCR-4A FP-5UA AM Receiver Part No FP-R117H FP-5NLP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R1O5IP Focus 4FM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H45PGP31 FM Focus 4EFM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H45M1C535 Focus 4GFM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H45M1C535 Focus 5 Heli FM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H45PGP31FM Focus 6FM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H45PGP31 FM Hitec USA Master 5P Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457FP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM Hitec USA Master 7 & 7 Heli Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457FP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM JR RC * JR RC JR RC * JR RC * JR RC * JR RC * JR RC * JR RC JR RC * JR RC * JR RC * JR RC JR RC * JR RC * JR RC * JR RC JR RC JR RC * Kyosho Kyosho JR FM Receiver Receiver Part No NER-527X JR AM Receiver Receiver Part No NER-854X Max PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X X-347 NET-C127UZ Receiver Part No NER-627XZ Tx NET-J72P Max FM-NET W125 V H & 124 FM Receiver Part No NER-327X Vegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X PCM 10-NET AllO FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-91OXZ Max Computer-NET W126 FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X Vegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X Apollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M ApoIIo-7 AirplaneNET-DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M Century-7 Heli-NET-N127H Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M Centuly-7 Airplane-NET-N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEl-J72M Century-7 SS HeIi-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M Century-7 SS Airplane-N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M Century-7 PCM Heli-NEr-N127AH Receiver Part NER-627X Tx Mod ule NET-J72P Century-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72P Max 4-NET-B124AM Receiver Part No NER-324 Advance Series 91 FM 7-channel Receiver Part No KRS-DC7-RX Advance Series 91 PCM 5-channel Receiver Part No KRS-PCM5RX RCD Inc Platinum Series H45M1C535 RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD Inc Platinum Series FM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP31 FM World Expert FM Series Engines Receiver Model HP7RM 72F * For JR ABC&W logo receiver de notes narrowband Future issues Model Aviation will contain expanded listing additional information received AMA No CR-217A Tx No CR-224A Tx February 1992 69
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Competition Note Fromthe nical Director Bob Underwood column being written result phone call Normally calls letters would needed prompt write about subject However feel certain calls letters will follow item question competition arena involves RC Giant Scale event Beginning 1992 isnt around Actually statement isnt around morel isnt completely true have followed scale number years recognize fact Giant Scale simply extension Sport Scale dedicated larger models separation between events specifications size weight engine displacement interesting note overlap between two events weight area Sport Scale specifications have extended Giant Scale models still part scene As competitor information shouldnt come surprise event does would call attention information first appeared December 1990 issue Model Aviation SC-92-1 10 Delete event 514 Giant Scale change requirements found event 511 Sport Scale page 11 paragraphs 26 27 engine weight presently allowed event 514 Giant Scale would also effect event 520 Fun Scale since its rules utilize event 511 Submitted Philip Renfro As progressed through rule cycle results initial final votes also published Model Aviation event two during summer 1991 casually asked few organizers what going offer way RC Scale 1992 interested response stated club event would offer Giant Scaleusing old rules pointed out must really mean using old specifications since rules really Sport Scale first place organizer agreed correction asked would have problem entering model both classes Giant Sport common past answer So-o-o next question whether would have problem entering eleven pound quarter scale makes Giant under old rules 60-powered model Giant fifty pounder Sport Scale two identical thirty pound models same aircraft event point AMA Key Dates 1992 Members AMA Headquarters staff will participate following activi ties during 1992 January 10-12 IMS Pasadena California February 1-2 NW Expo Puyallup Wash ington February 21-23 WRAM Show White Plains New York March 13-15 RCHTA Show Los Angeles California April 3-5 Toledo Show Toledo Ohio April 5-11 EM Sun & Fun Fly-In Lakeland Florida May 1-3 iMS Milwaukee Wisconsin June 6-7 MAROS Show Towson Mary land June 13 National Flying Site Grand Op ening Muncie Indiana June 14 National Rally Muncie Indiana June 20-29 AMA National Aeromodeling Championships Chicopee Massachu setts June 27-28 1MM Large Scale Model Fly Muncie Indiana July 31-August 6 EM Fly-In Oshkosh Wisconsin August 21-29 Scale World Champion ships Muncie Indiana September 4-7 NFFS AAAA Free Flight contest Muncie Indiana October 29-November 1 RCHTA Show Chicago Illinois think became clear organizers may have wanted some thinking about events offered good question ask would whether disadvantage new setup will anyone model suffer observations over years both competitor organizer convinces Giant model would suffer scenario same judges both static flight used judge models separated two classifications Giant Sport Scale Giant almost always enjoyed two three point advantage final score exceptions course believe serious competitor organizer active over period years involved various levels events national local regional will tend support statement Three exceptions come mind First second Scale Masters Top Gun have always done what new rules two classes merged disadvantages smaller models advantages larger seem exist events observation occurs due lack preset judging bias fact two events involve generally higher pilot builder skill level third exception smaller model possesses what often refer high Wow factor guess what Im suggesting combining classes probably will have adverse effect over long run unless simply determined have mind set will rationale behind deletion Giant Scale designation remember models still very simple Now have series levels RC scale predicated skill interest levels does impose third factor size Another approach would have establish additional event splitting Giant novice expert designations myriad other combinations groupings models could have employed other size Some contests use now Youve seen contests split models civilian military pre 1930 after props jets etc Mint Julep very large event incidently uses Sport Scale Sportsman Expert further split Division Division llDivision lHeavy Metal Division Ilonly scale operation allowed may some advantages such proposals important disadvantage result clubs having fund least event contests What have now RC scale structured progression entry level advanced level events Consider schedule scale contest year Remember events about suggested have same specifications model weight engine size exception oneread Fun ScaleThis designed simple low key event Its very nature stresses flying allows purchase model use totally prefabricated kits no builder-of-the-model rule Since controversy developed over experienced modelers flying 520 last Continued next page February 1992 63 National Records Monthly Update following new National Records have processed during month Novem ber 1991 Control Line Speed Junior15867 mph Bobby Fogg 10/12/91 Sport Speed 21 Open15951 mph Aloise/Branca/Brown III 10/12/91 Electric Speed Class Open8050 mph Howard Doering Jr 10/12/91 Electric Speed Class B Open7338 mph Howard Doering Jr 10/13/91 Scale Racing Open24146 Howard Sha han 7/16/91 Outdoor Free Flight FiC Power Jumior 1537 James E Troutman 10/13/91 FlJ 1AA Power OpenWilliam Lynch 10/19/91 Outdoor Free Flight Cat II Gas Open 8340 Kenneth E Oliver 9/28/91 Electric Power Class Junior712 Allen J Porter 9/30/91 RC Soaring Speed Class B Open7561 mph John Wyss 9/15/91 Speed Class C Open7561 mph John Wyss 9/15/91 Speed Class D Open8637 mph John H Sas son Jr 9/15/91 couple years youll find rules now suggest possibility offering levels classifications Fun Scale about club offering novice expert class Everybody can enjoy low key event Sport ScaleOffering old staple both Sportsman Expert classes will differentiate serious newcomer scale old master has honed his/her skills finer degree Precision ScaleQops As both organizer competitor just went mental lockout mention Precision Because memory fades back old days Precision its scale rulers rivet counting judges pouring over presentations rivaled Manhatten phone directory pages just isnt event lot us consider Taint true though isnt way Precision now fact hasnt several years scale rulers gone nothing measured Yes judging can done up close personal museumtype model just isnt required longer Interestingly enough both Scale Masters Official U S Team Selection Program 1993 FAIIF3C RIC Helicopter World Championships I Purpose team selection program 1993 R/C Helicopter F3C World Championships will use single Team Selection Contest FINALS held spring/summer 1993 exact date time announced soon known FINALS shall used select three team members represent United States 1993 FAI/F3C World Championships An alternate team member shall also chosen can serve replacement event withdrawal primary members II Qualification modeler wishes qualify world championship team must member Academy Model Aeronautics AMA member National Aeronautic Association NAA provides requisite FAI stamp enter team selection program paying program entry fee $2000 AMA headquarters prior qualifying attempt entrant will receive embossed performance affidavit form contestant must possess FAI stamp affidavit form prior qualifying contest addition order eligible enter team selection contest FINALS contestant must place upper 50 percent FAI R/C Helicopter F3C event minimum four contestants two AMA sanctioned contests held between April 1 1992 10 business days prior FINALS Any resultant fractional numbers shall rounded up Top Gun have moved some judging closer model ala Precision During last several years have examined models entered Sport Giant opinion virtually top half entries would stand up very well Precision event Darn Lets just say Precision Scale models features details along complete cockpits very common now Heck cases cant see things 15 feet arent really factor judging now anyway make things worth something Ill pass along little secret Dont let anybody else know Sport Scale has always little disappointing respect have scale operations flaps retracts etc flight really short dont get much chance put show some cases Precision have 15 count 15 maneuvers operations perform What presentation can make oh yesfor like larger engines models might check engine size limit Precision Surprise isnt ie nine entries upper 50 percent shall mean five qualified pilots members 1991 team entered qualifying contest will counted determining number qualifying pilots program entry form must properly completed signed contest director top white copy must forwarded Headquarters immediately after qualifying contest second copy form retained program participant third copy CDs records Incomplete improperly completed forms may result contestant being denied entry FINALS Any previous World Champion three members previous World Championships team except team manager qualified directly enter FINALS provided pay program entry fee $2000 FINALS entry fee $5000 $10000 late fee Ill Team Selection Contest Finals GeneralThe FINALS date site shall determined Team Selection Committee minimum grace period two months shall maintained between FINALS World Championships FINALS will rescheduled event cancellation due inclement weather B Entry FeeA FINALS entry fee $5000 shall mailed AMA headquarters postmarked later 30 days preceding first day FINALS After date late FINALS entry fee $10000 may paid contest director up 24 hours before advertised starting time FINALS CD must forward such payments AMA headquarters Entry fees will refunded reason contestant cannot participate FINALS Refund requests must made writing AMA headquarters prior commencement FINALS suppose should little less coy flippant matter suggesting menu served up RC scale now has level everyones interest potential natural skill level progression model specs dont limit differing weight size requirements Think about some exciting prospects Well close little problem may have address individuals may never have flown Sport Scale competition have competed perhaps Scalemasters Top Gun level Giant Scale models call prompted dissertation person done asked whether could fly Sportsman Sport Scale under new rules stated technically would violating rules since accumulated points requiring him fly Expert Sport Scale declared himself Expert class flier An interesting question eh what wont pass along personal opinion offered guess Until next month C DurationThe minimum duration FINALS shall two days minimum four rounds shall flown throw-away round D Flight judgesThe flight line judges shall approved Team Selection Committee shall five judges used round competition E ScoringFlight scores shall posted publicly end round Flights shall scored accordance F3C R/C Helicopter rules contained 1993 FAI SPORTING CODE applicable amendments pertain the F3C event F JuryThe FAI jury presiding FINALS shall appointed AMAs Executive Committee Jury shall consist three members shall named and/or appointed prescribed page 5 Appendix II booklet entitled World Championship TeamsProcedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAI Teams G ProtestsProtests must submitted FAI Jury presiding FINALS protest must submitted writing within hour infraction deposit $2000 shall accompany protest protest rejected jury fee shall forwarded F3C Team Fund held escrow AMA headquarters deposit shall returned protester protest upheld 1 Before competition Protests may filed against validity entry contest rules contest site model processing judges other contest officials 2 During competition Protests may filed against decision judges other contest officials Continued next page 64 Model Aviation FAI Jury against error/irregularity committed another contestant However protest must lodged timely fashion accordance FAI rules Subjective scores given judges protestable 3 After competition Protests may filed after announcement results prior verification FAI Jury H Final ResultsThe final results shall posted within one-half hour after conclusion FINALS final scores shall become official hour after conclusion FINALS after resolution protest Protests will accepted after scores have declared official Contest Director FAI Jury I Official TeamThe official U S team shall consist pilots three highest scores alternate U S team member shall pilot fourth highest score Upon registration world championships team member shall designate official mechanic I Team ManagerNomination team manager shall follow recommendations made page 9 booklet entitled World Championship TeamsProcedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAI Teams actual appointment shall made AMA Headquarters FAI Executive Committee consultation chairman F3C Team Selection Committee IV Team Finances A Team expenses covered AMA detailed page 8 booklet entitled World Championship TeamsProcedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAI Teams B The F3C team fund will held escrow AMA Headquarters under control F3C Team Selection Committee entry fees additional income/donations shall kept fund C Use F3C team fund monies limited FINALS team expenses team selection committee shall allocate team fund monies following team expenses 1 A maximum 25 percent FINALS 2 Team travel expenses covered AMA 3 Vehicle rentals team World Championships 4 Meals team members during practice days AMA pays lodging 5 Additional team expenses approved majority vote Team Selection Committee document entitled World Championship TeamsProcedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAI Teams describes standards team selection programs governed Any items specified within team selection program will covered under Procedures event dispute discrepancy Procedures document will take precedence over team selection program 1991 Indoor Team Selection Finals Richard Doig Team Selection Chairman Melody Doig Over Labor Day Weekend fourteen best indoor microfilm fliers country gathered pick 3-man Indoor Team 1992 World Championships tentatively scheduled July 6-10 Wroclaw Poland site giant 172-ft-high Hanger #1 Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Center best known site Hindenburg crash 65 cm wingspan about 25 inches minimum weight 1 gram about weight dollar bill fragile gossamer models study slow motion flight patience builders Saturday dawned very hot humid temperature hitting 800 1000 am unstable air just ahead cold front As fliers entered site renewed old friendships getting acquainted site meet officially started 1000 am mandatory contestant meeting review rules run stopwatch accuracy check Team Selection Chairman Rich Doig Contest Director Ray Harlan conducted meeting placing special emphasis safety steering around floor obstructions including crates aircraft fences story carrier deck mock-up used training Navy personnel small obstruction approximately 400 feet long fills quarter hanger rising 35 ft high top superstructure Fortunately stairways ladders up onto 12-ft-high deck access problem meeting concluded Gary Kit Underwood arranged site reviewing site rules collecting entry fees along Melody Doig also provided computerized scoring Everyone seemed tentative about test flying using half motors try get handle site Bud Romak broke almost model took out box mostly during test flights full motors consistently out climbing 172 ft ceiling Rich Doig familiar site didnt pull out model until 1130 am busy helping Ray Harlan set up processing getting site prepared opening first round 1200 pm sky clouded over forecast 70% chance mid-afternoon thunderstorms looked exactly right No seemed very interested official Continued next page February 1992 65 Indoor Team 1992 Left right Larry Loucka Willoughby Ohio 3rd Rich DoIg ion Michigan 1st Cezar Banks La Mesa CalifornIa 2nd along Contest Director Ray Harlan photos curtesy Richard Melody Doig FIrst place fInIsher Rich DoIg far consistent flyer four flights over 40 mInutes Including personal best Fl D times 4328 4406 readies model test flIght Note halfmotor wood spacer attached rubber torque-meter t ng until 200 pm Doig processed model stalled launch broke prop catching first attempt Romak seen catching model wing tip flew through safety railing carrier deck Bob Randolph went straight roof did several tail slides violent jetstream top finally blowing sideways onto center catwalk time 1005 Larry Cailliau kinds problems jetstream finally hanging top west hangar door posting time 1205 After repairs Doig under wound 2nd attempt still posted high time round 3414 Cezar Banks cautious posting 3227 Most fliers seemed surprised 1st round ended five fliers taking flights overlapping round format second round already one-plus hours old Doig processed second round time air getting turbulent floor magnifying problems stalling launch Doig launched next carrier deck made dangerous first circle managed put model position drift east over deck variable diameter prop folded 1750 carried model first 40 minute flight meet posting 4015 staying well below jetstream Banks followed flight 3654 wandered over building increased low level turbulence caused kinds problems Randolph unable get off flight Cailliau Romak posted other 35-plus minute flights round third round temperature hit 900 floor air very buoyant especially west end Only Doig continued fly east end posting 3839 early round briefly take lead best-two-of-nine format time Doigs model landed about half hour before end round rain looked imminent sky grew dark Since building has no lights windows gets very dark inside rain approaches Somehow thunderstorms missed us no rain about 15 minutes before end round sun popped out created lift especially west end two broken windows roof combined late afternoon sun form mild thermal least seven models launched rising air several drifting walls Jesse Shepherd flying first Finals posted personal best time 3536 Larry Loucka moved contention 3927 Banks bounced around lift about 20 feet under roof way spectacular 4900 flight setting new FiD single flight record assuring himself spot team Sunday morning cold crisp strong 20 knot wind blowing off ocean behind cold front pushed through Saturday night site 600 temperature combined leaks holes around main doors made site drafty turbulent air moving briskly floor fliers reluctant take models out boxes Contest Director Ray Harlan moved rounds hour later hopes winds would subside winds continued well evening temperature reaching high 740 Only two fliers flew round 4 Don Slusarczyk putting up flight 3738 Suddenly flurry activity processing believing air much better really Soon became apparent good Dons flight other flight bettered 35 minutes day Doig launched west end round 5 trouble stalling mushing launch posting 3017 high time round Conditions improved slightly round 6 five fliers breaking thirty minutes Randolph continued have problems models stalling out turbulent air floor Cailliau Chuck Slusarczyk broke model Doig went back down east end posting remarkable 4007 darkness fell solidifying position second place behind Banks Monday morning colder Sunday overnight low 390 no wind As soon entered site knew would much better day Sunday Although temperature barely reached 700 site calm except first 20 feet above floor fliers continued have trouble turbulent air Chuck Slusarczyk Cailliau broken models actually meeting CD Ray Harlan whether Larry could use some parts Chucks junked stabs build new tail Ray satisfied least much work required average kit sheet microfilm provided Rich Doig Larry built new tail site No seemed hurry fly 7th round fliers either rebuilding waiting air warm up Jesse Shepherd finally processed 145 pm fliers decided time give try Rich Doig interesting flight round FiD flier allowed reposition model building its imminent danger colliding wall obstruction called steering done helium balloon long fish line rules state prop stops turning during steering prop stop time kept additional watch deducted flight time Doig steered avoid drifting wall prop got caught balloon string guided model back center building hoping would slide off caughtreally caught situation fliers either get impatient break model trying get free start reel model ends flight Doig fought model endlessly finally shaking free after 1132 prop stop breaking model longest successful steer anyone could remember model resumed its climb going way roof drifting east over carrier deck Doig Continued next page 66 Model Aviation Second place finisher Cezar Banks made team fifth consecutive time breaking single flight record FAI Indoor flight 4900 Hes shown delicately re moving wing Its mounting Jesse Shepherd Jr Arlington Texas re pairing damaged wing Fiylng first Fi nals placed ninth meet eighth overall two year selection program no stab taliboom photo cause flies s model designed re moveable tailboom allows repairs damaged parts undamaged parts remain safely model box Fourth place finisher Don Slusarczyk Breck aville Ohio shown processIng official flight FAI Indoor model must pro cessed before flight measuring wingspan weight weigh ing model simple go no-go bal ance gondola background used movie Hindenburg obstructions site made additional steer later flight avoid hanging cable flight finally landed 5629 flight watches minus 1301 prop stop time flight time 4328 assuring Doig spot team although two-flight total still left him two minutes behind Banks round 8 Loucka put up flight 3500 moving third place proved high flight round Doig botched steer catching prop under wing bracing Don Slusarczyk folded stab during steering possibly ending shot making team Banks prepared models ready looked though chance getting bumped off team did fly Don Slusarczyk spent great deal time scoring table figuring out exact time would need surpass Loucka regain third place obvious seems since unlike other team selection programs Indoor uses system winners Locals Regionals Finals get 10 100 1000 points respectively other fliers get points based percentage high time flier totals best Local best Regional adds Finals score top three places forming team format top three places Finals necessarily form team emphasizes flying well levels during program ninth round several fliers run out models flying pride chance personal best flight Six seven fliers flew very late round launching last 15 minutes expected air best Jesse Shepherd put flight way roof hanging 1216 Chuck Slusarczyk put up flight 3520 after rebuilding day very happy considering himself exonerated Doig switched props having damaged blade round 8 team spot assured set sights first place launched just off end carrier deck model stalled briefly headed straight stack crates caught model relaunched second last attempt model again stalled briefly time heading 6-ft-dia wire spool made panic steer just inches off floor successfully positioning model climb out safely over carrier deck what proved best conditions meet Doigs model climbed about 125 feet cruising smoothly variable diameter prop began fold prop popped over center 1840 model began climb again maximum altitude about 140 feet As several other models descended past him apparent Doigs flight going very good finally landing 4406 personal best moving Banks down second Don Slusarczyk unable catch Loucka team set Doig Banks Loucka meet held several surprises First five flights over 40 minutes Doig four clearly better handle site others Second surprised field caliber such difficulty dealing turbulent air floor large fliers Midwest Doig Loucka Slusarczyks Hulbert coped better conditions Chuck Slusarczyk breaking several models conditions layer ground turbulence similar conditions Airdock Akron group does its flying although Akron seldom turbulence severe Only Doig flew variable configuration propellers success variable pitch propellers favored fliers unable climb out turbulent air floor Doigs variable diameter props however climbed rapidly during first two circles allowing him fly sections building slower climbing models would clear obstructions Doigs success variable props high ceiling site challenges traditional view extra weight variable prop isnt worth gains high site weather very unusual record high Saturday 980 record low Sunday night 39O people didnt have right clothes cool weather much less right combination prop rubber model Lakehurst regulars agreed Sunday worst day ever seen building includes several sessions has rained highlights weekend dinner night local Italian restaurant Lakehurst Although service bit slow happens group 20 goes restaurant seating 40 great time gained several pounds want extend thanks Gary Kit Underwood efforts arranging site special thanks people Lakehurst such wonderful hosts us FREE FLIGHT FLYING SITES DONT GROW ON TREES Continued next page February 1992 67 roof Lakehurst Hanger #1 metal girder structure wood skin raised cupola side windows runs entire length building model can seen line below balloon re- posi tioning model away walls floor obstructions called steering allowed official flights specific re strictions Larry Cailliau Westlake Village California broke models end sec ond day shown rebuilding pieces flyable model Long time participant Bob Gibbs Moreno Valley California builds model boxes out light weight material known foamcore board available art stores some reinforcing makes lightweight yet extremely durable model boxes Contest Director Ray Harlan FAI Indoor Team Selection Chairman Rich Doig laid out ground rules during contestant meet ing Several aircraft other obstruc tions can seen background RC Equipment Certified following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently certi fied registered professional test labora tory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting being better Radio Control equipment spec ifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz frequency spacing testing done specifically listing time products FCC type 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Competition Note Fromthe nical Director Bob Underwood column being written result phone call Normally calls letters would needed prompt write about subject However feel certain calls letters will follow item question competition arena involves RC Giant Scale event Beginning 1992 isnt around Actually statement isnt around morel isnt completely true have followed scale number years recognize fact Giant Scale simply extension Sport Scale dedicated larger models separation between events specifications size weight engine displacement interesting note overlap between two events weight area Sport Scale specifications have extended Giant Scale models still part scene As competitor information shouldnt come surprise event does would call attention information first appeared December 1990 issue Model Aviation SC-92-1 10 Delete event 514 Giant Scale change requirements found event 511 Sport Scale page 11 paragraphs 26 27 engine weight presently allowed event 514 Giant Scale would also effect event 520 Fun Scale since its rules utilize event 511 Submitted Philip Renfro As progressed through rule cycle results initial final votes also published Model Aviation event two during summer 1991 casually asked few organizers what going offer way RC Scale 1992 interested response stated club event would offer Giant Scaleusing old rules pointed out must really mean using old specifications since rules really Sport Scale first place organizer agreed correction asked would have problem entering model both classes Giant Sport common past answer So-o-o next question whether would have problem entering eleven pound quarter scale makes Giant under old rules 60-powered model Giant fifty pounder Sport Scale two identical thirty pound models same aircraft event point AMA Key Dates 1992 Members AMA Headquarters staff will participate following activi ties during 1992 January 10-12 IMS Pasadena California February 1-2 NW Expo Puyallup Wash ington February 21-23 WRAM Show White Plains New York March 13-15 RCHTA Show Los Angeles California April 3-5 Toledo Show Toledo Ohio April 5-11 EM Sun & Fun Fly-In Lakeland Florida May 1-3 iMS Milwaukee Wisconsin June 6-7 MAROS Show Towson Mary land June 13 National Flying Site Grand Op ening Muncie Indiana June 14 National Rally Muncie Indiana June 20-29 AMA National Aeromodeling Championships Chicopee Massachu setts June 27-28 1MM Large Scale Model Fly Muncie Indiana July 31-August 6 EM Fly-In Oshkosh Wisconsin August 21-29 Scale World Champion ships Muncie Indiana September 4-7 NFFS AAAA Free Flight contest Muncie Indiana October 29-November 1 RCHTA Show Chicago Illinois think became clear organizers may have wanted some thinking about events offered good question ask would whether disadvantage new setup will anyone model suffer observations over years both competitor organizer convinces Giant model would suffer scenario same judges both static flight used judge models separated two classifications Giant Sport Scale Giant almost always enjoyed two three point advantage final score exceptions course believe serious competitor organizer active over period years involved various levels events national local regional will tend support statement Three exceptions come mind First second Scale Masters Top Gun have always done what new rules two classes merged disadvantages smaller models advantages larger seem exist events observation occurs due lack preset judging bias fact two events involve generally higher pilot builder skill level third exception smaller model possesses what often refer high Wow factor guess what Im suggesting combining classes probably will have adverse effect over long run unless simply determined have mind set will rationale behind deletion Giant Scale designation remember models still very simple Now have series levels RC scale predicated skill interest levels does impose third factor size Another approach would have establish additional event splitting Giant novice expert designations myriad other combinations groupings models could have employed other size Some contests use now Youve seen contests split models civilian military pre 1930 after props jets etc Mint Julep very large event incidently uses Sport Scale Sportsman Expert further split Division Division llDivision lHeavy Metal Division Ilonly scale operation allowed may some advantages such proposals important disadvantage result clubs having fund least event contests What have now RC scale structured progression entry level advanced level events Consider schedule scale contest year Remember events about suggested have same specifications model weight engine size exception oneread Fun ScaleThis designed simple low key event Its very nature stresses flying allows purchase model use totally prefabricated kits no builder-of-the-model rule Since controversy developed over experienced modelers flying 520 last Continued next page February 1992 63 National Records Monthly Update following new National Records have processed during month Novem ber 1991 Control Line Speed Junior15867 mph Bobby Fogg 10/12/91 Sport Speed 21 Open15951 mph Aloise/Branca/Brown III 10/12/91 Electric Speed Class Open8050 mph Howard Doering Jr 10/12/91 Electric Speed Class B Open7338 mph Howard Doering Jr 10/13/91 Scale Racing Open24146 Howard Sha han 7/16/91 Outdoor Free Flight FiC Power Jumior 1537 James E Troutman 10/13/91 FlJ 1AA Power OpenWilliam Lynch 10/19/91 Outdoor Free Flight Cat II Gas Open 8340 Kenneth E Oliver 9/28/91 Electric Power Class Junior712 Allen J Porter 9/30/91 RC Soaring Speed Class B Open7561 mph John Wyss 9/15/91 Speed Class C Open7561 mph John Wyss 9/15/91 Speed Class D Open8637 mph John H Sas son Jr 9/15/91 couple years youll find rules now suggest possibility offering levels classifications Fun Scale about club offering novice expert class Everybody can enjoy low key event Sport ScaleOffering old staple both Sportsman Expert classes will differentiate serious newcomer scale old master has honed his/her skills finer degree Precision ScaleQops As both organizer competitor just went mental lockout mention Precision Because memory fades back old days Precision its scale rulers rivet counting judges pouring over presentations rivaled Manhatten phone directory pages just isnt event lot us consider Taint true though isnt way Precision now fact hasnt several years scale rulers gone nothing measured Yes judging can done up close personal museumtype model just isnt required longer Interestingly enough both Scale Masters Official U S Team Selection Program 1993 FAIIF3C RIC Helicopter World Championships I Purpose team selection program 1993 R/C Helicopter F3C World Championships will use single Team Selection Contest FINALS held spring/summer 1993 exact date time announced soon known FINALS shall used select three team members represent United States 1993 FAI/F3C World Championships An alternate team member shall also chosen can serve replacement event withdrawal primary members II Qualification modeler wishes qualify world championship team must member Academy Model Aeronautics AMA member National Aeronautic Association NAA provides requisite FAI stamp enter team selection program paying program entry fee $2000 AMA headquarters prior qualifying attempt entrant will receive embossed performance affidavit form contestant must possess FAI stamp affidavit form prior qualifying contest addition order eligible enter team selection contest FINALS contestant must place upper 50 percent FAI R/C Helicopter F3C event minimum four contestants two AMA sanctioned contests held between April 1 1992 10 business days prior FINALS Any resultant fractional numbers shall rounded up Top Gun have moved some judging closer model ala Precision During last several years have examined models entered Sport Giant opinion virtually top half entries would stand up very well Precision event Darn Lets just say Precision Scale models features details along complete cockpits very common now Heck cases cant see things 15 feet arent really factor judging now anyway make things worth something Ill pass along little secret Dont let anybody else know Sport Scale has always little disappointing respect have scale operations flaps retracts etc flight really short dont get much chance put show some cases Precision have 15 count 15 maneuvers operations perform What presentation can make oh yesfor like larger engines models might check engine size limit Precision Surprise isnt ie nine entries upper 50 percent shall mean five qualified pilots members 1991 team entered qualifying contest will counted determining number qualifying pilots program entry form must properly completed signed contest director top white copy must forwarded Headquarters immediately after qualifying contest second copy form retained program participant third copy CDs records Incomplete improperly completed forms may result contestant being denied entry FINALS Any previous World Champion three members previous World Championships team except team manager qualified directly enter FINALS provided pay program entry fee $2000 FINALS entry fee $5000 $10000 late fee Ill Team Selection Contest Finals GeneralThe FINALS date site shall determined Team Selection Committee minimum grace period two months shall maintained between FINALS World Championships FINALS will rescheduled event cancellation due inclement weather B Entry FeeA FINALS entry fee $5000 shall mailed AMA headquarters postmarked later 30 days preceding first day FINALS After date late FINALS entry fee $10000 may paid contest director up 24 hours before advertised starting time FINALS CD must forward such payments AMA headquarters Entry fees will refunded reason contestant cannot participate FINALS Refund requests must made writing AMA headquarters prior commencement FINALS suppose should little less coy flippant matter suggesting menu served up RC scale now has level everyones interest potential natural skill level progression model specs dont limit differing weight size requirements Think about some exciting prospects Well close little problem may have address individuals may never have flown Sport Scale competition have competed perhaps Scalemasters Top Gun level Giant Scale models call prompted dissertation person done asked whether could fly Sportsman Sport Scale under new rules stated technically would violating rules since accumulated points requiring him fly Expert Sport Scale declared himself Expert class flier An interesting question eh what wont pass along personal opinion offered guess Until next month C DurationThe minimum duration FINALS shall two days minimum four rounds shall flown throw-away round D Flight judgesThe flight line judges shall approved Team Selection Committee shall five judges used round competition E ScoringFlight scores shall posted publicly end round Flights shall scored accordance F3C R/C Helicopter rules contained 1993 FAI SPORTING CODE applicable amendments pertain the F3C event F JuryThe FAI jury presiding FINALS shall appointed AMAs Executive Committee Jury shall consist three members shall named and/or appointed prescribed page 5 Appendix II booklet entitled World Championship TeamsProcedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAI Teams G ProtestsProtests must submitted FAI Jury presiding FINALS protest must submitted writing within hour infraction deposit $2000 shall accompany protest protest rejected jury fee shall forwarded F3C Team Fund held escrow AMA headquarters deposit shall returned protester protest upheld 1 Before competition Protests may filed against validity entry contest rules contest site model processing judges other contest officials 2 During competition Protests may filed against decision judges other contest officials Continued next page 64 Model Aviation FAI Jury against error/irregularity committed another contestant However protest must lodged timely fashion accordance FAI rules Subjective scores given judges protestable 3 After competition Protests may filed after announcement results prior verification FAI Jury H Final ResultsThe final results shall posted within one-half hour after conclusion FINALS final scores shall become official hour after conclusion FINALS after resolution protest Protests will accepted after scores have declared official Contest Director FAI Jury I Official TeamThe official U S team shall consist pilots three highest scores alternate U S team member shall pilot fourth highest score Upon registration world championships team member shall designate official mechanic I Team ManagerNomination team manager shall follow recommendations made page 9 booklet entitled World Championship TeamsProcedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAI Teams actual appointment shall made AMA Headquarters FAI Executive Committee consultation chairman F3C Team Selection Committee IV Team Finances A Team expenses covered AMA detailed page 8 booklet entitled World Championship TeamsProcedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAI Teams B The F3C team fund will held escrow AMA Headquarters under control F3C Team Selection Committee entry fees additional income/donations shall kept fund C Use F3C team fund monies limited FINALS team expenses team selection committee shall allocate team fund monies following team expenses 1 A maximum 25 percent FINALS 2 Team travel expenses covered AMA 3 Vehicle rentals team World Championships 4 Meals team members during practice days AMA pays lodging 5 Additional team expenses approved majority vote Team Selection Committee document entitled World Championship TeamsProcedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAI Teams describes standards team selection programs governed Any items specified within team selection program will covered under Procedures event dispute discrepancy Procedures document will take precedence over team selection program 1991 Indoor Team Selection Finals Richard Doig Team Selection Chairman Melody Doig Over Labor Day Weekend fourteen best indoor microfilm fliers country gathered pick 3-man Indoor Team 1992 World Championships tentatively scheduled July 6-10 Wroclaw Poland site giant 172-ft-high Hanger #1 Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Center best known site Hindenburg crash 65 cm wingspan about 25 inches minimum weight 1 gram about weight dollar bill fragile gossamer models study slow motion flight patience builders Saturday dawned very hot humid temperature hitting 800 1000 am unstable air just ahead cold front As fliers entered site renewed old friendships getting acquainted site meet officially started 1000 am mandatory contestant meeting review rules run stopwatch accuracy check Team Selection Chairman Rich Doig Contest Director Ray Harlan conducted meeting placing special emphasis safety steering around floor obstructions including crates aircraft fences story carrier deck mock-up used training Navy personnel small obstruction approximately 400 feet long fills quarter hanger rising 35 ft high top superstructure Fortunately stairways ladders up onto 12-ft-high deck access problem meeting concluded Gary Kit Underwood arranged site reviewing site rules collecting entry fees along Melody Doig also provided computerized scoring Everyone seemed tentative about test flying using half motors try get handle site Bud Romak broke almost model took out box mostly during test flights full motors consistently out climbing 172 ft ceiling Rich Doig familiar site didnt pull out model until 1130 am busy helping Ray Harlan set up processing getting site prepared opening first round 1200 pm sky clouded over forecast 70% chance mid-afternoon thunderstorms looked exactly right No seemed very interested official Continued next page February 1992 65 Indoor Team 1992 Left right Larry Loucka Willoughby Ohio 3rd Rich DoIg ion Michigan 1st Cezar Banks La Mesa CalifornIa 2nd along Contest Director Ray Harlan photos curtesy Richard Melody Doig FIrst place fInIsher Rich DoIg far consistent flyer four flights over 40 mInutes Including personal best Fl D times 4328 4406 readies model test flIght Note halfmotor wood spacer attached rubber torque-meter t ng until 200 pm Doig processed model stalled launch broke prop catching first attempt Romak seen catching model wing tip flew through safety railing carrier deck Bob Randolph went straight roof did several tail slides violent jetstream top finally blowing sideways onto center catwalk time 1005 Larry Cailliau kinds problems jetstream finally hanging top west hangar door posting time 1205 After repairs Doig under wound 2nd attempt still posted high time round 3414 Cezar Banks cautious posting 3227 Most fliers seemed surprised 1st round ended five fliers taking flights overlapping round format second round already one-plus hours old Doig processed second round time air getting turbulent floor magnifying problems stalling launch Doig launched next carrier deck made dangerous first circle managed put model position drift east over deck variable diameter prop folded 1750 carried model first 40 minute flight meet posting 4015 staying well below jetstream Banks followed flight 3654 wandered over building increased low level turbulence caused kinds problems Randolph unable get off flight Cailliau Romak posted other 35-plus minute flights round third round temperature hit 900 floor air very buoyant especially west end Only Doig continued fly east end posting 3839 early round briefly take lead best-two-of-nine format time Doigs model landed about half hour before end round rain looked imminent sky grew dark Since building has no lights windows gets very dark inside rain approaches Somehow thunderstorms missed us no rain about 15 minutes before end round sun popped out created lift especially west end two broken windows roof combined late afternoon sun form mild thermal least seven models launched rising air several drifting walls Jesse Shepherd flying first Finals posted personal best time 3536 Larry Loucka moved contention 3927 Banks bounced around lift about 20 feet under roof way spectacular 4900 flight setting new FiD single flight record assuring himself spot team Sunday morning cold crisp strong 20 knot wind blowing off ocean behind cold front pushed through Saturday night site 600 temperature combined leaks holes around main doors made site drafty turbulent air moving briskly floor fliers reluctant take models out boxes Contest Director Ray Harlan moved rounds hour later hopes winds would subside winds continued well evening temperature reaching high 740 Only two fliers flew round 4 Don Slusarczyk putting up flight 3738 Suddenly flurry activity processing believing air much better really Soon became apparent good Dons flight other flight bettered 35 minutes day Doig launched west end round 5 trouble stalling mushing launch posting 3017 high time round Conditions improved slightly round 6 five fliers breaking thirty minutes Randolph continued have problems models stalling out turbulent air floor Cailliau Chuck Slusarczyk broke model Doig went back down east end posting remarkable 4007 darkness fell solidifying position second place behind Banks Monday morning colder Sunday overnight low 390 no wind As soon entered site knew would much better day Sunday Although temperature barely reached 700 site calm except first 20 feet above floor fliers continued have trouble turbulent air Chuck Slusarczyk Cailliau broken models actually meeting CD Ray Harlan whether Larry could use some parts Chucks junked stabs build new tail Ray satisfied least much work required average kit sheet microfilm provided Rich Doig Larry built new tail site No seemed hurry fly 7th round fliers either rebuilding waiting air warm up Jesse Shepherd finally processed 145 pm fliers decided time give try Rich Doig interesting flight round FiD flier allowed reposition model building its imminent danger colliding wall obstruction called steering done helium balloon long fish line rules state prop stops turning during steering prop stop time kept additional watch deducted flight time Doig steered avoid drifting wall prop got caught balloon string guided model back center building hoping would slide off caughtreally caught situation fliers either get impatient break model trying get free start reel model ends flight Doig fought model endlessly finally shaking free after 1132 prop stop breaking model longest successful steer anyone could remember model resumed its climb going way roof drifting east over carrier deck Doig Continued next page 66 Model Aviation Second place finisher Cezar Banks made team fifth consecutive time breaking single flight record FAI Indoor flight 4900 Hes shown delicately re moving wing Its mounting Jesse Shepherd Jr Arlington Texas re pairing damaged wing Fiylng first Fi nals placed ninth meet eighth overall two year selection program no stab taliboom photo cause flies s model designed re moveable tailboom allows repairs damaged parts undamaged parts remain safely model box Fourth place finisher Don Slusarczyk Breck aville Ohio shown processIng official flight FAI Indoor model must pro cessed before flight measuring wingspan weight weigh ing model simple go no-go bal ance gondola background used movie Hindenburg obstructions site made additional steer later flight avoid hanging cable flight finally landed 5629 flight watches minus 1301 prop stop time flight time 4328 assuring Doig spot team although two-flight total still left him two minutes behind Banks round 8 Loucka put up flight 3500 moving third place proved high flight round Doig botched steer catching prop under wing bracing Don Slusarczyk folded stab during steering possibly ending shot making team Banks prepared models ready looked though chance getting bumped off team did fly Don Slusarczyk spent great deal time scoring table figuring out exact time would need surpass Loucka regain third place obvious seems since unlike other team selection programs Indoor uses system winners Locals Regionals Finals get 10 100 1000 points respectively other fliers get points based percentage high time flier totals best Local best Regional adds Finals score top three places forming team format top three places Finals necessarily form team emphasizes flying well levels during program ninth round several fliers run out models flying pride chance personal best flight Six seven fliers flew very late round launching last 15 minutes expected air best Jesse Shepherd put flight way roof hanging 1216 Chuck Slusarczyk put up flight 3520 after rebuilding day very happy considering himself exonerated Doig switched props having damaged blade round 8 team spot assured set sights first place launched just off end carrier deck model stalled briefly headed straight stack crates caught model relaunched second last attempt model again stalled briefly time heading 6-ft-dia wire spool made panic steer just inches off floor successfully positioning model climb out safely over carrier deck what proved best conditions meet Doigs model climbed about 125 feet cruising smoothly variable diameter prop began fold prop popped over center 1840 model began climb again maximum altitude about 140 feet As several other models descended past him apparent Doigs flight going very good finally landing 4406 personal best moving Banks down second Don Slusarczyk unable catch Loucka team set Doig Banks Loucka meet held several surprises First five flights over 40 minutes Doig four clearly better handle site others Second surprised field caliber such difficulty dealing turbulent air floor large fliers Midwest Doig Loucka Slusarczyks Hulbert coped better conditions Chuck Slusarczyk breaking several models conditions layer ground turbulence similar conditions Airdock Akron group does its flying although Akron seldom turbulence severe Only Doig flew variable configuration propellers success variable pitch propellers favored fliers unable climb out turbulent air floor Doigs variable diameter props however climbed rapidly during first two circles allowing him fly sections building slower climbing models would clear obstructions Doigs success variable props high ceiling site challenges traditional view extra weight variable prop isnt worth gains high site weather very unusual record high Saturday 980 record low Sunday night 39O people didnt have right clothes cool weather much less right combination prop rubber model Lakehurst regulars agreed Sunday worst day ever seen building includes several sessions has rained highlights weekend dinner night local Italian restaurant Lakehurst Although service bit slow happens group 20 goes restaurant seating 40 great time gained several pounds want extend thanks Gary Kit Underwood efforts arranging site special thanks people Lakehurst such wonderful hosts us FREE FLIGHT FLYING SITES DONT GROW ON TREES Continued next page February 1992 67 roof Lakehurst Hanger #1 metal girder structure wood skin raised cupola side windows runs entire length building model can seen line below balloon re- posi tioning model away walls floor obstructions called steering allowed official flights specific re strictions Larry Cailliau Westlake Village California broke models end sec ond day shown rebuilding pieces flyable model Long time participant Bob Gibbs Moreno Valley California builds model boxes out light weight material known foamcore board available art stores some reinforcing makes lightweight yet extremely durable model boxes Contest Director Ray Harlan FAI Indoor Team Selection Chairman Rich Doig laid out ground rules during contestant meet ing Several aircraft other obstruc tions can seen background RC Equipment Certified following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently certi fied registered professional test labora tory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting being better Radio Control equipment spec ifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz frequency spacing testing done specifically listing time products FCC type accept ance procedure listing presented matter information con strued endorsement products listed Ace R/C Ace R/C Ace R/C Ace R/C Nautical Commander Receiver Part No Pro 810 Olympic V Receiver Part No Pro 810 Silver Seven Receiver Part No Pro 810 Micropro 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 PCM 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM aP Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Module FM MD7P Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 Airtronics Module FM MD7SP Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG4R Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6P Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6H Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG4R Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG6DR Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG6H Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG7P Receiver Part No 92775 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vision PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Vision PCM 85P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Micro Dual Conversion 4-channel FM Receiver Receiver Part No 92745 Cirrus Cirrus Cirrus Cirrus Excell RC-4F Receiver Part RC-4F Excell RC-4P Receiver Part RC-4P Excell RC-7F Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx CR-7F Excell RC-7P Receiver Part No CR-227A Tx CR-7P Cox Cobra Two 918320 A/D AX29MF8308 Receiver Part No AXZ9MF8219 Cox Cobra Three 918330 A/D AX29MF8308 Receiver Part No AXZ9MF8319 Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba 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Receiver Part No MCR-4A FP-5UA AM Receiver Part No FP-R117H FP-5NLP PCM Receiver Part No FP-R1O5IP Focus 4FM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H45PGP31 FM Focus 4EFM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H45M1C535 Focus 4GFM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H45M1C535 Focus 5 Heli FM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H45PGP31FM Focus 6FM IFHFOC456 Receiver Part No H45PGP31 FM Hitec USA Master 5P Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457FP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM Hitec USA Master 7 & 7 Heli Transmitter Receiver Part No MAS 457FP Tx RF Module MAS 457FM JR RC * JR RC JR RC * JR RC * JR RC * JR RC * JR RC * JR RC JR RC * JR RC * JR RC * JR RC JR RC * JR RC * JR RC * JR RC JR RC JR RC * Kyosho Kyosho JR FM Receiver Receiver Part No NER-527X JR AM Receiver Receiver Part No NER-854X Max PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X X-347 NET-C127UZ Receiver Part No NER-627XZ Tx NET-J72P Max FM-NET W125 V H & 124 FM Receiver Part No NER-327X Vegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X PCM 10-NET AllO FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-91OXZ Max Computer-NET W126 FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X Vegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X Apollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M ApoIIo-7 AirplaneNET-DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M Century-7 Heli-NET-N127H Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M Centuly-7 Airplane-NET-N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEl-J72M Century-7 SS HeIi-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M Century-7 SS Airplane-N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M Century-7 PCM Heli-NEr-N127AH Receiver Part NER-627X Tx Mod ule NET-J72P Century-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72P Max 4-NET-B124AM Receiver Part No NER-324 Advance Series 91 FM 7-channel Receiver Part No KRS-DC7-RX Advance Series 91 PCM 5-channel Receiver Part No KRS-PCM5RX RCD Inc Platinum Series H45M1C535 RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD Inc Platinum Series FM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP31 FM World Expert FM Series Engines Receiver Model HP7RM 72F * For JR ABC&W logo receiver de notes narrowband Future issues Model Aviation will contain expanded listing additional information received AMA No CR-217A Tx No CR-224A Tx February 1992 69
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Competition Note Fromthe nical Director Bob Underwood column being written result phone call Normally calls letters would needed prompt write about subject However feel certain calls letters will follow item question competition arena involves RC Giant Scale event Beginning 1992 isnt around Actually statement isnt around morel isnt completely true have followed scale number years recognize fact Giant Scale simply extension Sport Scale dedicated larger models separation between events specifications size weight engine displacement interesting note overlap between two events weight area Sport Scale specifications have extended Giant Scale models still part scene As competitor information shouldnt come surprise event does would call attention information first appeared December 1990 issue Model Aviation SC-92-1 10 Delete event 514 Giant Scale change requirements found event 511 Sport Scale page 11 paragraphs 26 27 engine weight presently allowed event 514 Giant Scale would also effect event 520 Fun Scale since its rules utilize event 511 Submitted Philip Renfro As progressed through rule cycle results initial final votes also published Model Aviation event two during summer 1991 casually asked few organizers what going offer way RC Scale 1992 interested response stated club event would offer Giant Scaleusing old rules pointed out must really mean using old specifications since rules really Sport Scale first place organizer agreed correction asked would have problem entering model both classes Giant Sport common past answer So-o-o next question whether would have problem entering eleven pound quarter scale makes Giant under old rules 60-powered model Giant fifty pounder Sport Scale two identical thirty pound models same aircraft event point AMA Key Dates 1992 Members AMA Headquarters staff will participate following activi ties during 1992 January 10-12 IMS Pasadena California February 1-2 NW Expo Puyallup Wash ington February 21-23 WRAM Show White Plains New York March 13-15 RCHTA Show Los Angeles California April 3-5 Toledo Show Toledo Ohio April 5-11 EM Sun & Fun Fly-In Lakeland Florida May 1-3 iMS Milwaukee Wisconsin June 6-7 MAROS Show Towson Mary land June 13 National Flying Site Grand Op ening Muncie Indiana June 14 National Rally Muncie Indiana June 20-29 AMA National Aeromodeling Championships Chicopee Massachu setts June 27-28 1MM Large Scale Model Fly Muncie Indiana July 31-August 6 EM Fly-In Oshkosh Wisconsin August 21-29 Scale World Champion ships Muncie Indiana September 4-7 NFFS AAAA Free Flight contest Muncie Indiana October 29-November 1 RCHTA Show Chicago Illinois think became clear organizers may have wanted some thinking about events offered good question ask would whether disadvantage new setup will anyone model suffer observations over years both competitor organizer convinces Giant model would suffer scenario same judges both static flight used judge models separated two classifications Giant Sport Scale Giant almost always enjoyed two three point advantage final score exceptions course believe serious competitor organizer active over period years involved various levels events national local regional will tend support statement Three exceptions come mind First second Scale Masters Top Gun have always done what new rules two classes merged disadvantages smaller models advantages larger seem exist events observation occurs due lack preset judging bias fact two events involve generally higher pilot builder skill level third exception smaller model possesses what often refer high Wow factor guess what Im suggesting combining classes probably will have adverse effect over long run unless simply determined have mind set will rationale behind deletion Giant Scale designation remember models still very simple Now have series levels RC scale predicated skill interest levels does impose third factor size Another approach would have establish additional event splitting Giant novice expert designations myriad other combinations groupings models could have employed other size Some contests use now Youve seen contests split models civilian military pre 1930 after props jets etc Mint Julep very large event incidently uses Sport Scale Sportsman Expert further split Division Division llDivision lHeavy Metal Division Ilonly scale operation allowed may some advantages such proposals important disadvantage result clubs having fund least event contests What have now RC scale structured progression entry level advanced level events Consider schedule scale contest year Remember events about suggested have same specifications model weight engine size exception oneread Fun ScaleThis designed simple low key event Its very nature stresses flying allows purchase model use totally prefabricated kits no builder-of-the-model rule Since controversy developed over experienced modelers flying 520 last Continued next page February 1992 63 National Records Monthly Update following new National Records have processed during month Novem ber 1991 Control Line Speed Junior15867 mph Bobby Fogg 10/12/91 Sport Speed 21 Open15951 mph Aloise/Branca/Brown III 10/12/91 Electric Speed Class Open8050 mph Howard Doering Jr 10/12/91 Electric Speed Class B Open7338 mph Howard Doering Jr 10/13/91 Scale Racing Open24146 Howard Sha han 7/16/91 Outdoor Free Flight FiC Power Jumior 1537 James E Troutman 10/13/91 FlJ 1AA Power OpenWilliam Lynch 10/19/91 Outdoor Free Flight Cat II Gas Open 8340 Kenneth E Oliver 9/28/91 Electric Power Class Junior712 Allen J Porter 9/30/91 RC Soaring Speed Class B Open7561 mph John Wyss 9/15/91 Speed Class C Open7561 mph John Wyss 9/15/91 Speed Class D Open8637 mph John H Sas son Jr 9/15/91 couple years youll find rules now suggest possibility offering levels classifications Fun Scale about club offering novice expert class Everybody can enjoy low key event Sport ScaleOffering old staple both Sportsman Expert classes will differentiate serious newcomer scale old master has honed his/her skills finer degree Precision ScaleQops As both organizer competitor just went mental lockout mention Precision Because memory fades back old days Precision its scale rulers rivet counting judges pouring over presentations rivaled Manhatten phone directory pages just isnt event lot us consider Taint true though isnt way Precision now fact hasnt several years scale rulers gone nothing measured Yes judging can done up close personal museumtype model just isnt required longer Interestingly enough both Scale Masters Official U S Team Selection Program 1993 FAIIF3C RIC Helicopter World Championships I Purpose team selection program 1993 R/C Helicopter F3C World Championships will use single Team Selection Contest FINALS held spring/summer 1993 exact date time announced soon known FINALS shall used select three team members represent United States 1993 FAI/F3C World Championships An alternate team member shall also chosen can serve replacement event withdrawal primary members II Qualification modeler wishes qualify world championship team must member Academy Model Aeronautics AMA member National Aeronautic Association NAA provides requisite FAI stamp enter team selection program paying program entry fee $2000 AMA headquarters prior qualifying attempt entrant will receive embossed performance affidavit form contestant must possess FAI stamp affidavit form prior qualifying contest addition order eligible enter team selection contest FINALS contestant must place upper 50 percent FAI R/C Helicopter F3C event minimum four contestants two AMA sanctioned contests held between April 1 1992 10 business days prior FINALS Any resultant fractional numbers shall rounded up Top Gun have moved some judging closer model ala Precision During last several years have examined models entered Sport Giant opinion virtually top half entries would stand up very well Precision event Darn Lets just say Precision Scale models features details along complete cockpits very common now Heck cases cant see things 15 feet arent really factor judging now anyway make things worth something Ill pass along little secret Dont let anybody else know Sport Scale has always little disappointing respect have scale operations flaps retracts etc flight really short dont get much chance put show some cases Precision have 15 count 15 maneuvers operations perform What presentation can make oh yesfor like larger engines models might check engine size limit Precision Surprise isnt ie nine entries upper 50 percent shall mean five qualified pilots members 1991 team entered qualifying contest will counted determining number qualifying pilots program entry form must properly completed signed contest director top white copy must forwarded Headquarters immediately after qualifying contest second copy form retained program participant third copy CDs records Incomplete improperly completed forms may result contestant being denied entry FINALS Any previous World Champion three members previous World Championships team except team manager qualified directly enter FINALS provided pay program entry fee $2000 FINALS entry fee $5000 $10000 late fee Ill Team Selection Contest Finals GeneralThe FINALS date site shall determined Team Selection Committee minimum grace period two months shall maintained between FINALS World Championships FINALS will rescheduled event cancellation due inclement weather B Entry FeeA FINALS entry fee $5000 shall mailed AMA headquarters postmarked later 30 days preceding first day FINALS After date late FINALS entry fee $10000 may paid contest director up 24 hours before advertised starting time FINALS CD must forward such payments AMA headquarters Entry fees will refunded reason contestant cannot participate FINALS Refund requests must made writing AMA headquarters prior commencement FINALS suppose should little less coy flippant matter suggesting menu served up RC scale now has level everyones interest potential natural skill level progression model specs dont limit differing weight size requirements Think about some exciting prospects Well close little problem may have address individuals may never have flown Sport Scale competition have competed perhaps Scalemasters Top Gun level Giant Scale models call prompted dissertation person done asked whether could fly Sportsman Sport Scale under new rules stated technically would violating rules since accumulated points requiring him fly Expert Sport Scale declared himself Expert class flier An interesting question eh what wont pass along personal opinion offered guess Until next month C DurationThe minimum duration FINALS shall two days minimum four rounds shall flown throw-away round D Flight judgesThe flight line judges shall approved Team Selection Committee shall five judges used round competition E ScoringFlight scores shall posted publicly end round Flights shall scored accordance F3C R/C Helicopter rules contained 1993 FAI SPORTING CODE applicable amendments pertain the F3C event F JuryThe FAI jury presiding FINALS shall appointed AMAs Executive Committee Jury shall consist three members shall named and/or appointed prescribed page 5 Appendix II booklet entitled World Championship TeamsProcedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAI Teams G ProtestsProtests must submitted FAI Jury presiding FINALS protest must submitted writing within hour infraction deposit $2000 shall accompany protest protest rejected jury fee shall forwarded F3C Team Fund held escrow AMA headquarters deposit shall returned protester protest upheld 1 Before competition Protests may filed against validity entry contest rules contest site model processing judges other contest officials 2 During competition Protests may filed against decision judges other contest officials Continued next page 64 Model Aviation FAI Jury against error/irregularity committed another contestant However protest must lodged timely fashion accordance FAI rules Subjective scores given judges protestable 3 After competition Protests may filed after announcement results prior verification FAI Jury H Final ResultsThe final results shall posted within one-half hour after conclusion FINALS final scores shall become official hour after conclusion FINALS after resolution protest Protests will accepted after scores have declared official Contest Director FAI Jury I Official TeamThe official U S team shall consist pilots three highest scores alternate U S team member shall pilot fourth highest score Upon registration world championships team member shall designate official mechanic I Team ManagerNomination team manager shall follow recommendations made page 9 booklet entitled World Championship TeamsProcedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAI Teams actual appointment shall made AMA Headquarters FAI Executive Committee consultation chairman F3C Team Selection Committee IV Team Finances A Team expenses covered AMA detailed page 8 booklet entitled World Championship TeamsProcedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAI Teams B The F3C team fund will held escrow AMA Headquarters under control F3C Team Selection Committee entry fees additional income/donations shall kept fund C Use F3C team fund monies limited FINALS team expenses team selection committee shall allocate team fund monies following team expenses 1 A maximum 25 percent FINALS 2 Team travel expenses covered AMA 3 Vehicle rentals team World Championships 4 Meals team members during practice days AMA pays lodging 5 Additional team expenses approved majority vote Team Selection Committee document entitled World Championship TeamsProcedures Governing Academys Sponsorship FAI Teams describes standards team selection programs governed Any items specified within team selection program will covered under Procedures event dispute discrepancy Procedures document will take precedence over team selection program 1991 Indoor Team Selection Finals Richard Doig Team Selection Chairman Melody Doig Over Labor Day Weekend fourteen best indoor microfilm fliers country gathered pick 3-man Indoor Team 1992 World Championships tentatively scheduled July 6-10 Wroclaw Poland site giant 172-ft-high Hanger #1 Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Center best known site Hindenburg crash 65 cm wingspan about 25 inches minimum weight 1 gram about weight dollar bill fragile gossamer models study slow motion flight patience builders Saturday dawned very hot humid temperature hitting 800 1000 am unstable air just ahead cold front As fliers entered site renewed old friendships getting acquainted site meet officially started 1000 am mandatory contestant meeting review rules run stopwatch accuracy check Team Selection Chairman Rich Doig Contest Director Ray Harlan conducted meeting placing special emphasis safety steering around floor obstructions including crates aircraft fences story carrier deck mock-up used training Navy personnel small obstruction approximately 400 feet long fills quarter hanger rising 35 ft high top superstructure Fortunately stairways ladders up onto 12-ft-high deck access problem meeting concluded Gary Kit Underwood arranged site reviewing site rules collecting entry fees along Melody Doig also provided computerized scoring Everyone seemed tentative about test flying using half motors try get handle site Bud Romak broke almost model took out box mostly during test flights full motors consistently out climbing 172 ft ceiling Rich Doig familiar site didnt pull out model until 1130 am busy helping Ray Harlan set up processing getting site prepared opening first round 1200 pm sky clouded over forecast 70% chance mid-afternoon thunderstorms looked exactly right No seemed very interested official Continued next page February 1992 65 Indoor Team 1992 Left right Larry Loucka Willoughby Ohio 3rd Rich DoIg ion Michigan 1st Cezar Banks La Mesa CalifornIa 2nd along Contest Director Ray Harlan photos curtesy Richard Melody Doig FIrst place fInIsher Rich DoIg far consistent flyer four flights over 40 mInutes Including personal best Fl D times 4328 4406 readies model test flIght Note halfmotor wood spacer attached rubber torque-meter t ng until 200 pm Doig processed model stalled launch broke prop catching first attempt Romak seen catching model wing tip flew through safety railing carrier deck Bob Randolph went straight roof did several tail slides violent jetstream top finally blowing sideways onto center catwalk time 1005 Larry Cailliau kinds problems jetstream finally hanging top west hangar door posting time 1205 After repairs Doig under wound 2nd attempt still posted high time round 3414 Cezar Banks cautious posting 3227 Most fliers seemed surprised 1st round ended five fliers taking flights overlapping round format second round already one-plus hours old Doig processed second round time air getting turbulent floor magnifying problems stalling launch Doig launched next carrier deck made dangerous first circle managed put model position drift east over deck variable diameter prop folded 1750 carried model first 40 minute flight meet posting 4015 staying well below jetstream Banks followed flight 3654 wandered over building increased low level turbulence caused kinds problems Randolph unable get off flight Cailliau Romak posted other 35-plus minute flights round third round temperature hit 900 floor air very buoyant especially west end Only Doig continued fly east end posting 3839 early round briefly take lead best-two-of-nine format time Doigs model landed about half hour before end round rain looked imminent sky grew dark Since building has no lights windows gets very dark inside rain approaches Somehow thunderstorms missed us no rain about 15 minutes before end round sun popped out created lift especially west end two broken windows roof combined late afternoon sun form mild thermal least seven models launched rising air several drifting walls Jesse Shepherd flying first Finals posted personal best time 3536 Larry Loucka moved contention 3927 Banks bounced around lift about 20 feet under roof way spectacular 4900 flight setting new FiD single flight record assuring himself spot team Sunday morning cold crisp strong 20 knot wind blowing off ocean behind cold front pushed through Saturday night site 600 temperature combined leaks holes around main doors made site drafty turbulent air moving briskly floor fliers reluctant take models out boxes Contest Director Ray Harlan moved rounds hour later hopes winds would subside winds continued well evening temperature reaching high 740 Only two fliers flew round 4 Don Slusarczyk putting up flight 3738 Suddenly flurry activity processing believing air much better really Soon became apparent good Dons flight other flight bettered 35 minutes day Doig launched west end round 5 trouble stalling mushing launch posting 3017 high time round Conditions improved slightly round 6 five fliers breaking thirty minutes Randolph continued have problems models stalling out turbulent air floor Cailliau Chuck Slusarczyk broke model Doig went back down east end posting remarkable 4007 darkness fell solidifying position second place behind Banks Monday morning colder Sunday overnight low 390 no wind As soon entered site knew would much better day Sunday Although temperature barely reached 700 site calm except first 20 feet above floor fliers continued have trouble turbulent air Chuck Slusarczyk Cailliau broken models actually meeting CD Ray Harlan whether Larry could use some parts Chucks junked stabs build new tail Ray satisfied least much work required average kit sheet microfilm provided Rich Doig Larry built new tail site No seemed hurry fly 7th round fliers either rebuilding waiting air warm up Jesse Shepherd finally processed 145 pm fliers decided time give try Rich Doig interesting flight round FiD flier allowed reposition model building its imminent danger colliding wall obstruction called steering done helium balloon long fish line rules state prop stops turning during steering prop stop time kept additional watch deducted flight time Doig steered avoid drifting wall prop got caught balloon string guided model back center building hoping would slide off caughtreally caught situation fliers either get impatient break model trying get free start reel model ends flight Doig fought model endlessly finally shaking free after 1132 prop stop breaking model longest successful steer anyone could remember model resumed its climb going way roof drifting east over carrier deck Doig Continued next page 66 Model Aviation Second place finisher Cezar Banks made team fifth consecutive time breaking single flight record FAI Indoor flight 4900 Hes shown delicately re moving wing Its mounting Jesse Shepherd Jr Arlington Texas re pairing damaged wing Fiylng first Fi nals placed ninth meet eighth overall two year selection program no stab taliboom photo cause flies s model designed re moveable tailboom allows repairs damaged parts undamaged parts remain safely model box Fourth place finisher Don Slusarczyk Breck aville Ohio shown processIng official flight FAI Indoor model must pro cessed before flight measuring wingspan weight weigh ing model simple go no-go bal ance gondola background used movie Hindenburg obstructions site made additional steer later flight avoid hanging cable flight finally landed 5629 flight watches minus 1301 prop stop time flight time 4328 assuring Doig spot team although two-flight total still left him two minutes behind Banks round 8 Loucka put up flight 3500 moving third place proved high flight round Doig botched steer catching prop under wing bracing Don Slusarczyk folded stab during steering possibly ending shot making team Banks prepared models ready looked though chance getting bumped off team did fly Don Slusarczyk spent great deal time scoring table figuring out exact time would need surpass Loucka regain third place obvious seems since unlike other team selection programs Indoor uses system winners Locals Regionals Finals get 10 100 1000 points respectively other fliers get points based percentage high time flier totals best Local best Regional adds Finals score top three places forming team format top three places Finals necessarily form team emphasizes flying well levels during program ninth round several fliers run out models flying pride chance personal best flight Six seven fliers flew very late round launching last 15 minutes expected air best Jesse Shepherd put flight way roof hanging 1216 Chuck Slusarczyk put up flight 3520 after rebuilding day very happy considering himself exonerated Doig switched props having damaged blade round 8 team spot assured set sights first place launched just off end carrier deck model stalled briefly headed straight stack crates caught model relaunched second last attempt model again stalled briefly time heading 6-ft-dia wire spool made panic steer just inches off floor successfully positioning model climb out safely over carrier deck what proved best conditions meet Doigs model climbed about 125 feet cruising smoothly variable diameter prop began fold prop popped over center 1840 model began climb again maximum altitude about 140 feet As several other models descended past him apparent Doigs flight going very good finally landing 4406 personal best moving Banks down second Don Slusarczyk unable catch Loucka team set Doig Banks Loucka meet held several surprises First five flights over 40 minutes Doig four clearly better handle site others Second surprised field caliber such difficulty dealing turbulent air floor large fliers Midwest Doig Loucka Slusarczyks Hulbert coped better conditions Chuck Slusarczyk breaking several models conditions layer ground turbulence similar conditions Airdock Akron group does its flying although Akron seldom turbulence severe Only Doig flew variable configuration propellers success variable pitch propellers favored fliers unable climb out turbulent air floor Doigs variable diameter props however climbed rapidly during first two circles allowing him fly sections building slower climbing models would clear obstructions Doigs success variable props high ceiling site challenges traditional view extra weight variable prop isnt worth gains high site weather very unusual record high Saturday 980 record low Sunday night 39O people didnt have right clothes cool weather much less right combination prop rubber model Lakehurst regulars agreed Sunday worst day ever seen building includes several sessions has rained highlights weekend dinner night local Italian restaurant Lakehurst Although service bit slow happens group 20 goes restaurant seating 40 great time gained several pounds want extend thanks Gary Kit Underwood efforts arranging site special thanks people Lakehurst such wonderful hosts us FREE FLIGHT FLYING SITES DONT GROW ON TREES Continued next page February 1992 67 roof Lakehurst Hanger #1 metal girder structure wood skin raised cupola side windows runs entire length building model can seen line below balloon re- posi tioning model away walls floor obstructions called steering allowed official flights specific re strictions Larry Cailliau Westlake Village California broke models end sec ond day shown rebuilding pieces flyable model Long time participant Bob Gibbs Moreno Valley California builds model boxes out light weight material known foamcore board available art stores some reinforcing makes lightweight yet extremely durable model boxes Contest Director Ray Harlan FAI Indoor Team Selection Chairman Rich Doig laid out ground rules during contestant meet ing Several aircraft other obstruc tions can seen background RC Equipment Certified following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently certi fied registered professional test labora tory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting being better Radio Control equipment spec ifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz frequency spacing testing done specifically listing time products FCC type accept ance procedure listing presented matter information con strued endorsement products listed Ace R/C Ace R/C Ace R/C Ace R/C Nautical Commander Receiver Part No Pro 810 Olympic V Receiver Part No Pro 810 Silver Seven Receiver Part No Pro 810 Micropro 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 PCM 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM aP Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Module FM MD7P Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 Airtronics Module FM MD7SP Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG4R Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6P Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6H Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG4R Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG6DR Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG6H Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard FM VG7P Receiver Part No 92775 Tx RF Module 93572 Airtronics Vision PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Vision PCM 85P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 Airtronics Micro Dual Conversion 4-channel FM Receiver Receiver Part No 92745 Cirrus Cirrus Cirrus Cirrus Excell RC-4F Receiver Part RC-4F Excell RC-4P Receiver Part RC-4P Excell RC-7F Receiver Part No CR-217A Tx CR-7F Excell RC-7P Receiver Part No CR-227A Tx CR-7P Cox Cobra Two 918320 A/D AX29MF8308 Receiver Part No AXZ9MF8219 Cox Cobra Three 918330 A/D AX29MF8308 Receiver Part No AXZ9MF8319 Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba Futaba 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NER-91OXZ Max Computer-NET W126 FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X Vegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X Apollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M ApoIIo-7 AirplaneNET-DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M Century-7 Heli-NET-N127H Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M Centuly-7 Airplane-NET-N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NEl-J72M Century-7 SS HeIi-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M Century-7 SS Airplane-N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M Century-7 PCM Heli-NEr-N127AH Receiver Part NER-627X Tx Mod ule NET-J72P Century-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72P Max 4-NET-B124AM Receiver Part No NER-324 Advance Series 91 FM 7-channel Receiver Part No KRS-DC7-RX Advance Series 91 PCM 5-channel Receiver Part No KRS-PCM5RX RCD Inc Platinum Series H45M1C535 RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD Inc Platinum Series FM replacement receiver Receiver Part No PGP31 FM World Expert FM Series Engines Receiver Model HP7RM 72F * For JR ABC&W logo receiver de notes narrowband Future issues Model Aviation will contain expanded listing additional information received AMA No CR-217A Tx No CR-224A Tx February 1992 69