FREE FLIGHT endangered species revisited now have read great World Championship held past year France thrilling win Wakefield Cup Ameri cas Bob White Januarys issue Model Avia don carried splendid account action re porter Martyn Cowley USA modelers branches sport can feel proud know prestigious trophy once again within shores Go back read report again wonder about popular worldwide surge participa tion FAI Free Flight exemplified World Champs attracting contestants over 30 countries regional championships Europe South America Australia new World Cup Series new World Champs cycle young aeromodelers wonder about Free Flight bashing undertaken AMA Ex ecutive Director John Worth same issue Model Aviation Whats going AMA President Don Lowe has urged John Worth express views what wrong Free Flight goal expansion Free Flight activity Fine Lets take look views see what can done First John Worth says essentially no sport Free Flight activity practically competition-oriented Unfortunately John goes find fault competition flying examining little activity sport FF trouble lies bluffing distinc tion between two types flying So-called sport categories such C02 HL Glider P 30 AMA Cub flown competi tion competition comes developmentthe challenge betterwhether its FiC Pennyplane Noncompetitive FF activity available someone wants fly something fun held back nature rules FF com petition John seems saying something elsethat competition rules should changed approach category sport flying make attractive newcomers Ed note Worth takes exception re sponse end column ignores obvious competition competitive no matter what rules welcome newcomers FF grand old category aeromodeling Compete wish excited challenge urge excelor fly sport fun way wish savor thrill flying free Seeond Worth says general lack large sites fly Free Right regular basis puts real damper desire build Free Flight models agree wholeheartedly Finding saving flying sites important task face Without sites truly face extinction us feel efforts AMA direction far adequate AMA currently treats national local problem times have heard have flying site problem contact Geoff Styles Headquarters has budget know-how help local basis An example handled do-ityourself basis well-documented January MA article Professional Approach Finding Keeping Flying Field What really needed national program supported proper budget Flying site acqui sition should AMA activity starts top works downnot lecture locals boondocks have no leverage out boondocks especially era legal mania Sources flying sites include public lands government parks etc military bases farm land private lands Public land includes flood-control basins government grasslands con servation sanctuaries mineral reserves etc government controlled fore subject direction politicians should role AMA lobby relevant politicians access legislation Military bases obvious candidates Ap proaching base commander request few locals never seems effective NaturalThe French provided extra-special treat outdoor awards ceremony 87 FF World Champs collection vintage Wakeflelds L demonstrated flown E FIllon 1937 World Champ Marc Cherlaut model held Fillon R original 37 champand flew again crowd no winding tube 70 Model Aviation Free Flight Duration Bill Hartill 7513 Sausallto Ave Canoga Park CA 91307 Randy Archer Phoenix AZ 1987 winner FAIs new FiC World Cup Plane uses dural-skinned surfaces modified Rocca single-blade folding prop displays results careful trimming rapid climb superb glide Congratulations ly CO doesnt look forward closing down operation unless has order above does order originate Well could originate AMA Headquarters tweak ing military government channels say thats easy much sustained ef fort have put England military bases required law provide access sports-minded general public certain percentage time should noted some irony some best FF activity England done American air fields such Sculthorpe Farmland course privately owned However farming today partnership government subsidies loans conserva tion soil banks etc reason lieve government legislation could written such way farmers would willingly make available surplus seasonally dormant lands model flying Again action needed top AMA lobby have power control such legislation Farmers could also approached directly through farm journals farm-assistance bureaus will check NAA newsletter Record No 6 1987 will see Balloon Federation America did very thing promote good will between farmers balloonists Private lands size useful FF usually hands large corporations Local land managers usually dont have authority say Yes requests use especially re quire written permission What should work authorization request channeled through corpor ate management correct position channelling Headquarters staff AMA may require AMA restructure self lobby members basic needs Third Worth says refuse let RC help us enjoy Free Flight fear its contaminating activity gain John mixing compe tition sport flying concepts motives raise false issue no objection John anyone else using RC control FF fact last count 64 events use RC course infinite number model concepts can flown RC noncompetitive sport flying FF competition however unique release model flies free Its stability per formance function skill designer builder John doesnt understand thrill satisfaction gets launching creation fly free soar itself clouds DT planned deep stall attitude caught hand missing ex perience us including new recruits crowded RC pads find exhilarating Does make sense discount thoughts enjoy FF competition prejudiced thereby giving preference noncompetitive amorphous lot apparently unfulfilled current opportunities fly RC FM Free Flight news team-selection finals 89 World Champs will held Seguin TX October 6-10 1988 site reason ably good weather doesnt get nasty still wish enter program may have until September 1988 qualify means Selected Contest Contact either Micheline Madison AMA HQ Bill Gibbons 7422 Club House Rd Boulder CO 80301 information competing help out Seguin Jim Patterson FM Challenge held Taft CA last November 21-22 entries ever meet various forms its twenty-seventh year George Schroedter bested Walt Ghio Wakefield flyoff went seven-minute round George flew simple design Wake Up sells kit form guess George Bob White showing way simplicate win Tom Coussens maxed out 10 rounds PtA Towline Glider humbling raft former World Champs team members FlC Power Doug Galbreath coolly fended off challenges some pretty good competitors five-man flyoff went six-minute round Competitors Canada seven states en joyed good weather well barbecue Taft Petroleum Club op portunity see Wakefield Cup hear Bob White describe did Latest news Results 1987 FAI Free Flight World Cup Randy Archer Phoc mx AZ has won first PlC Power score consisted first Sierra Cup another first Vol Libre Poitou France third Eiffel P0kal Zulpich third Max Men Annual Con gratulations other winners D Paff Germany FlB S Rumpp Germany FlA World Cup league based results Open International competition first troduced FM 1987 off good start adding competitive drive throughout year throughout world Commentary by AMA Executive Director John Worth Bill Hartill misses point comments Continued page 175 beautifully built Fl C model USSRs Victor Strukov Notice immaculate unblemished dural skinnot easy 00125in-thick metal easily dented Notice also really neat fillet fin snug-fitting engine cowl Victor placed second teammate Verbitsky 87 World Champs Model vertical climb precise bunt transition glide May 1988 71 Chinas S Shuliang took 5th place FiC 87 World Champs Chinese team used dural-skinned models powered potent American Nelson 15s turning over 28000 rpm Fold ing props carbon fiberlepoxy blades have become fairly standard FiC fliers 0 4Ee dc$ZI4%b ~E 9C~ 6 e% 49 PLENTY OF FREE PARIUNG ROAD/4 IMONIUM 11 *\31FAIRGROUNDS. TIMONIUM RD/0 N 4 BALTIMORES 0 EI MARC SHOW MID ATLANTIC RADIO CONTROL JUNE 4 5 1988 Saturday- 9am 5pm Sunday- Oam 4pm MARYLAND STATE FAIR GROUNDS TIMONIUM MARYLAND Sponsored THE RADK CONTROL MODELERS OF BALilMORE SWAP SHOP $10 FULL TABLE PER DAY $5 E PER DAY NO DEALERS PLEASE Pre-Reg istration CALL WAYNE MELLOR 301788-3742 evenings FOR INFORMATION CONTACT MARC DIRECTORS DAN YARCHIN & JOHN KIRK 912 Cromwell Bridge Road Towsan MD 21204 301-655-0220 301-825-8138 dummy Merlin during Scale judging about sticking things cockpits have taken out before flying because rubber motor goes through like seat control stickor low instrument panel can hold Scale documentation wall youre building hold tubes glue wall hold spare parts tools inside lid field box ot can hold hollow spinners removable rubber-power props Ill wager can find dozens uses havent dreamed Until next time keep batteries charged termites out ochroma lagopus * * also known balsa FF Duration/Hartill Continued page 71 January issue Model Aviation See page 114 issue Ed find no fault com petition Free Flight activity except note nature typically requires held far away potential newcomers likely see Likewise dont think competition Free Flight rules should changed except permit use RCafter officially timed portion flight overfor return model launch point basic premise RC can enable Free Flight flown smaller fields thus alle viating problem finding fields big enough accommodate competition Free Flight now flown Regardless love Free Flight much Continued page 176 May1988 175 Ji1CLIX Alnnrnt DARN PAGWEED! \\ cant seem identify slippery leaf Can Bugsy anyone dont agree watching model dethermalized deep stall exhilarating think RC better method retrieving dethermalizing Also think competition Free Flight too much retrieving contest long method retrieval should optional Another interesting point Bill notes great Free Flight World Championships story January issue Model Aviation mention ing radio control allowed used event retrieval Otherwise Bills comments well made par ticularly need AMA to help solve flying site problems subject cur rently object AMA Executive Commit tee study intends put funding finding keeping flying sites summary modelers often argue about what to essentially agreement something needs done status quo good enough responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation 176 Model Aviation Dont Have It! CK-4 Engine Saver will automatically throttle engine back preselected setting upon detecting loss radio control Impact reduced speeds due shutdown will reduce airplane damage almost eliminate engine damage CK-4 battery free yet totally independent airplane batteries common sources control failure Try dramatic test During pre-takeoff run up Advance engine full power switch off receiver same disconnecting airplane battery pack see engine throttle back stop itself will never fly CK-4 again transmitter receiver battety pack cable failure CK-4 will detect problem go action Made USA Order CK-4 just $2995 S&H C&K Ventures 463 N 4th / Laramie WY / 82070 Phone 307-745-7557 Order 24 hours day Please call write complete information cant eliminate crashes CK-4 can lower cost Remember last time lost control plane went full speed damaging engine like maybe hasnt happened you.Yet Ul win Engine m1 Normal single throttle stick control over both engines Absolute engine synchronization advanced throttle settings via small adjustments RUDDER trim Realistic outboard engine advancement during turns taxi throttle settings via RUDDER control Completely realistic full scale engine control during taxi synchronization flight finally available CK-3 Works radio system digital CMOS No tuned circuits Installation instructions included NOT simple coupling device Advancing engine does NOT retard other engine Made USA C & K Ventures Order CK-3 just $4995 S&H C&K Ventures /463 N 4th / Laramie WY 82070 Phone 307-745-7557 Order 24 hours day Please call write complete information add just device dream RC twin quest absolute realism sums us mucus sssmsssrs slsssursrss.sssr us soes 1st IIIIiB usuw miii ussrios o wmjsssruruoe 15 IRdIi5N155t5usiflxettss WHEN1USIPQ THE CK-3 ONLY THJ SIZ IS DIEt NT
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/05
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 175, 176
FREE FLIGHT endangered species revisited now have read great World Championship held past year France thrilling win Wakefield Cup Ameri cas Bob White Januarys issue Model Avia don carried splendid account action re porter Martyn Cowley USA modelers branches sport can feel proud know prestigious trophy once again within shores Go back read report again wonder about popular worldwide surge participa tion FAI Free Flight exemplified World Champs attracting contestants over 30 countries regional championships Europe South America Australia new World Cup Series new World Champs cycle young aeromodelers wonder about Free Flight bashing undertaken AMA Ex ecutive Director John Worth same issue Model Aviation Whats going AMA President Don Lowe has urged John Worth express views what wrong Free Flight goal expansion Free Flight activity Fine Lets take look views see what can done First John Worth says essentially no sport Free Flight activity practically competition-oriented Unfortunately John goes find fault competition flying examining little activity sport FF trouble lies bluffing distinc tion between two types flying So-called sport categories such C02 HL Glider P 30 AMA Cub flown competi tion competition comes developmentthe challenge betterwhether its FiC Pennyplane Noncompetitive FF activity available someone wants fly something fun held back nature rules FF com petition John seems saying something elsethat competition rules should changed approach category sport flying make attractive newcomers Ed note Worth takes exception re sponse end column ignores obvious competition competitive no matter what rules welcome newcomers FF grand old category aeromodeling Compete wish excited challenge urge excelor fly sport fun way wish savor thrill flying free Seeond Worth says general lack large sites fly Free Right regular basis puts real damper desire build Free Flight models agree wholeheartedly Finding saving flying sites important task face Without sites truly face extinction us feel efforts AMA direction far adequate AMA currently treats national local problem times have heard have flying site problem contact Geoff Styles Headquarters has budget know-how help local basis An example handled do-ityourself basis well-documented January MA article Professional Approach Finding Keeping Flying Field What really needed national program supported proper budget Flying site acqui sition should AMA activity starts top works downnot lecture locals boondocks have no leverage out boondocks especially era legal mania Sources flying sites include public lands government parks etc military bases farm land private lands Public land includes flood-control basins government grasslands con servation sanctuaries mineral reserves etc government controlled fore subject direction politicians should role AMA lobby relevant politicians access legislation Military bases obvious candidates Ap proaching base commander request few locals never seems effective NaturalThe French provided extra-special treat outdoor awards ceremony 87 FF World Champs collection vintage Wakeflelds L demonstrated flown E FIllon 1937 World Champ Marc Cherlaut model held Fillon R original 37 champand flew again crowd no winding tube 70 Model Aviation Free Flight Duration Bill Hartill 7513 Sausallto Ave Canoga Park CA 91307 Randy Archer Phoenix AZ 1987 winner FAIs new FiC World Cup Plane uses dural-skinned surfaces modified Rocca single-blade folding prop displays results careful trimming rapid climb superb glide Congratulations ly CO doesnt look forward closing down operation unless has order above does order originate Well could originate AMA Headquarters tweak ing military government channels say thats easy much sustained ef fort have put England military bases required law provide access sports-minded general public certain percentage time should noted some irony some best FF activity England done American air fields such Sculthorpe Farmland course privately owned However farming today partnership government subsidies loans conserva tion soil banks etc reason lieve government legislation could written such way farmers would willingly make available surplus seasonally dormant lands model flying Again action needed top AMA lobby have power control such legislation Farmers could also approached directly through farm journals farm-assistance bureaus will check NAA newsletter Record No 6 1987 will see Balloon Federation America did very thing promote good will between farmers balloonists Private lands size useful FF usually hands large corporations Local land managers usually dont have authority say Yes requests use especially re quire written permission What should work authorization request channeled through corpor ate management correct position channelling Headquarters staff AMA may require AMA restructure self lobby members basic needs Third Worth says refuse let RC help us enjoy Free Flight fear its contaminating activity gain John mixing compe tition sport flying concepts motives raise false issue no objection John anyone else using RC control FF fact last count 64 events use RC course infinite number model concepts can flown RC noncompetitive sport flying FF competition however unique release model flies free Its stability per formance function skill designer builder John doesnt understand thrill satisfaction gets launching creation fly free soar itself clouds DT planned deep stall attitude caught hand missing ex perience us including new recruits crowded RC pads find exhilarating Does make sense discount thoughts enjoy FF competition prejudiced thereby giving preference noncompetitive amorphous lot apparently unfulfilled current opportunities fly RC FM Free Flight news team-selection finals 89 World Champs will held Seguin TX October 6-10 1988 site reason ably good weather doesnt get nasty still wish enter program may have until September 1988 qualify means Selected Contest Contact either Micheline Madison AMA HQ Bill Gibbons 7422 Club House Rd Boulder CO 80301 information competing help out Seguin Jim Patterson FM Challenge held Taft CA last November 21-22 entries ever meet various forms its twenty-seventh year George Schroedter bested Walt Ghio Wakefield flyoff went seven-minute round George flew simple design Wake Up sells kit form guess George Bob White showing way simplicate win Tom Coussens maxed out 10 rounds PtA Towline Glider humbling raft former World Champs team members FlC Power Doug Galbreath coolly fended off challenges some pretty good competitors five-man flyoff went six-minute round Competitors Canada seven states en joyed good weather well barbecue Taft Petroleum Club op portunity see Wakefield Cup hear Bob White describe did Latest news Results 1987 FAI Free Flight World Cup Randy Archer Phoc mx AZ has won first PlC Power score consisted first Sierra Cup another first Vol Libre Poitou France third Eiffel P0kal Zulpich third Max Men Annual Con gratulations other winners D Paff Germany FlB S Rumpp Germany FlA World Cup league based results Open International competition first troduced FM 1987 off good start adding competitive drive throughout year throughout world Commentary by AMA Executive Director John Worth Bill Hartill misses point comments Continued page 175 beautifully built Fl C model USSRs Victor Strukov Notice immaculate unblemished dural skinnot easy 00125in-thick metal easily dented Notice also really neat fillet fin snug-fitting engine cowl Victor placed second teammate Verbitsky 87 World Champs Model vertical climb precise bunt transition glide May 1988 71 Chinas S Shuliang took 5th place FiC 87 World Champs Chinese team used dural-skinned models powered potent American Nelson 15s turning over 28000 rpm Fold ing props carbon fiberlepoxy blades have become fairly standard FiC fliers 0 4Ee dc$ZI4%b ~E 9C~ 6 e% 49 PLENTY OF FREE PARIUNG ROAD/4 IMONIUM 11 *\31FAIRGROUNDS. TIMONIUM RD/0 N 4 BALTIMORES 0 EI MARC SHOW MID ATLANTIC RADIO CONTROL JUNE 4 5 1988 Saturday- 9am 5pm Sunday- Oam 4pm MARYLAND STATE FAIR GROUNDS TIMONIUM MARYLAND Sponsored THE RADK CONTROL MODELERS OF BALilMORE SWAP SHOP $10 FULL TABLE PER DAY $5 E PER DAY NO DEALERS PLEASE Pre-Reg istration CALL WAYNE MELLOR 301788-3742 evenings FOR INFORMATION CONTACT MARC DIRECTORS DAN YARCHIN & JOHN KIRK 912 Cromwell Bridge Road Towsan MD 21204 301-655-0220 301-825-8138 dummy Merlin during Scale judging about sticking things cockpits have taken out before flying because rubber motor goes through like seat control stickor low instrument panel can hold Scale documentation wall youre building hold tubes glue wall hold spare parts tools inside lid field box ot can hold hollow spinners removable rubber-power props Ill wager can find dozens uses havent dreamed Until next time keep batteries charged termites out ochroma lagopus * * also known balsa FF Duration/Hartill Continued page 71 January issue Model Aviation See page 114 issue Ed find no fault com petition Free Flight activity except note nature typically requires held far away potential newcomers likely see Likewise dont think competition Free Flight rules should changed except permit use RCafter officially timed portion flight overfor return model launch point basic premise RC can enable Free Flight flown smaller fields thus alle viating problem finding fields big enough accommodate competition Free Flight now flown Regardless love Free Flight much Continued page 176 May1988 175 Ji1CLIX Alnnrnt DARN PAGWEED! \\ cant seem identify slippery leaf Can Bugsy anyone dont agree watching model dethermalized deep stall exhilarating think RC better method retrieving dethermalizing Also think competition Free Flight too much retrieving contest long method retrieval should optional Another interesting point Bill notes great Free Flight World Championships story January issue Model Aviation mention ing radio control allowed used event retrieval Otherwise Bills comments well made par ticularly need AMA to help solve flying site problems subject cur rently object AMA Executive Commit tee study intends put funding finding keeping flying sites summary modelers often argue about what to essentially agreement something needs done status quo good enough responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation 176 Model Aviation Dont Have It! CK-4 Engine Saver will automatically throttle engine back preselected setting upon detecting loss radio control Impact reduced speeds due shutdown will reduce airplane damage almost eliminate engine damage CK-4 battery free yet totally independent airplane batteries common sources control failure Try dramatic test During pre-takeoff run up Advance engine full power switch off receiver same disconnecting airplane battery pack see engine throttle back stop itself will never fly CK-4 again transmitter receiver battety pack cable failure CK-4 will detect problem go action Made USA Order CK-4 just $2995 S&H C&K Ventures 463 N 4th / Laramie WY / 82070 Phone 307-745-7557 Order 24 hours day Please call write complete information cant eliminate crashes CK-4 can lower cost Remember last time lost control plane went full speed damaging engine like maybe hasnt happened you.Yet Ul win Engine m1 Normal single throttle stick control over both engines Absolute engine synchronization advanced throttle settings via small adjustments RUDDER trim Realistic outboard engine advancement during turns taxi throttle settings via RUDDER control Completely realistic full scale engine control during taxi synchronization flight finally available CK-3 Works radio system digital CMOS No tuned circuits Installation instructions included NOT simple coupling device Advancing engine does NOT retard other engine Made USA C & K Ventures Order CK-3 just $4995 S&H C&K Ventures /463 N 4th / Laramie WY 82070 Phone 307-745-7557 Order 24 hours day Please call write complete information add just device dream RC twin quest absolute realism sums us mucus sssmsssrs slsssursrss.sssr us soes 1st IIIIiB usuw miii ussrios o wmjsssruruoe 15 IRdIi5N155t5usiflxettss WHEN1USIPQ THE CK-3 ONLY THJ SIZ IS DIEt NT
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/05
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 175, 176
FREE FLIGHT endangered species revisited now have read great World Championship held past year France thrilling win Wakefield Cup Ameri cas Bob White Januarys issue Model Avia don carried splendid account action re porter Martyn Cowley USA modelers branches sport can feel proud know prestigious trophy once again within shores Go back read report again wonder about popular worldwide surge participa tion FAI Free Flight exemplified World Champs attracting contestants over 30 countries regional championships Europe South America Australia new World Cup Series new World Champs cycle young aeromodelers wonder about Free Flight bashing undertaken AMA Ex ecutive Director John Worth same issue Model Aviation Whats going AMA President Don Lowe has urged John Worth express views what wrong Free Flight goal expansion Free Flight activity Fine Lets take look views see what can done First John Worth says essentially no sport Free Flight activity practically competition-oriented Unfortunately John goes find fault competition flying examining little activity sport FF trouble lies bluffing distinc tion between two types flying So-called sport categories such C02 HL Glider P 30 AMA Cub flown competi tion competition comes developmentthe challenge betterwhether its FiC Pennyplane Noncompetitive FF activity available someone wants fly something fun held back nature rules FF com petition John seems saying something elsethat competition rules should changed approach category sport flying make attractive newcomers Ed note Worth takes exception re sponse end column ignores obvious competition competitive no matter what rules welcome newcomers FF grand old category aeromodeling Compete wish excited challenge urge excelor fly sport fun way wish savor thrill flying free Seeond Worth says general lack large sites fly Free Right regular basis puts real damper desire build Free Flight models agree wholeheartedly Finding saving flying sites important task face Without sites truly face extinction us feel efforts AMA direction far adequate AMA currently treats national local problem times have heard have flying site problem contact Geoff Styles Headquarters has budget know-how help local basis An example handled do-ityourself basis well-documented January MA article Professional Approach Finding Keeping Flying Field What really needed national program supported proper budget Flying site acqui sition should AMA activity starts top works downnot lecture locals boondocks have no leverage out boondocks especially era legal mania Sources flying sites include public lands government parks etc military bases farm land private lands Public land includes flood-control basins government grasslands con servation sanctuaries mineral reserves etc government controlled fore subject direction politicians should role AMA lobby relevant politicians access legislation Military bases obvious candidates Ap proaching base commander request few locals never seems effective NaturalThe French provided extra-special treat outdoor awards ceremony 87 FF World Champs collection vintage Wakeflelds L demonstrated flown E FIllon 1937 World Champ Marc Cherlaut model held Fillon R original 37 champand flew again crowd no winding tube 70 Model Aviation Free Flight Duration Bill Hartill 7513 Sausallto Ave Canoga Park CA 91307 Randy Archer Phoenix AZ 1987 winner FAIs new FiC World Cup Plane uses dural-skinned surfaces modified Rocca single-blade folding prop displays results careful trimming rapid climb superb glide Congratulations ly CO doesnt look forward closing down operation unless has order above does order originate Well could originate AMA Headquarters tweak ing military government channels say thats easy much sustained ef fort have put England military bases required law provide access sports-minded general public certain percentage time should noted some irony some best FF activity England done American air fields such Sculthorpe Farmland course privately owned However farming today partnership government subsidies loans conserva tion soil banks etc reason lieve government legislation could written such way farmers would willingly make available surplus seasonally dormant lands model flying Again action needed top AMA lobby have power control such legislation Farmers could also approached directly through farm journals farm-assistance bureaus will check NAA newsletter Record No 6 1987 will see Balloon Federation America did very thing promote good will between farmers balloonists Private lands size useful FF usually hands large corporations Local land managers usually dont have authority say Yes requests use especially re quire written permission What should work authorization request channeled through corpor ate management correct position channelling Headquarters staff AMA may require AMA restructure self lobby members basic needs Third Worth says refuse let RC help us enjoy Free Flight fear its contaminating activity gain John mixing compe tition sport flying concepts motives raise false issue no objection John anyone else using RC control FF fact last count 64 events use RC course infinite number model concepts can flown RC noncompetitive sport flying FF competition however unique release model flies free Its stability per formance function skill designer builder John doesnt understand thrill satisfaction gets launching creation fly free soar itself clouds DT planned deep stall attitude caught hand missing ex perience us including new recruits crowded RC pads find exhilarating Does make sense discount thoughts enjoy FF competition prejudiced thereby giving preference noncompetitive amorphous lot apparently unfulfilled current opportunities fly RC FM Free Flight news team-selection finals 89 World Champs will held Seguin TX October 6-10 1988 site reason ably good weather doesnt get nasty still wish enter program may have until September 1988 qualify means Selected Contest Contact either Micheline Madison AMA HQ Bill Gibbons 7422 Club House Rd Boulder CO 80301 information competing help out Seguin Jim Patterson FM Challenge held Taft CA last November 21-22 entries ever meet various forms its twenty-seventh year George Schroedter bested Walt Ghio Wakefield flyoff went seven-minute round George flew simple design Wake Up sells kit form guess George Bob White showing way simplicate win Tom Coussens maxed out 10 rounds PtA Towline Glider humbling raft former World Champs team members FlC Power Doug Galbreath coolly fended off challenges some pretty good competitors five-man flyoff went six-minute round Competitors Canada seven states en joyed good weather well barbecue Taft Petroleum Club op portunity see Wakefield Cup hear Bob White describe did Latest news Results 1987 FAI Free Flight World Cup Randy Archer Phoc mx AZ has won first PlC Power score consisted first Sierra Cup another first Vol Libre Poitou France third Eiffel P0kal Zulpich third Max Men Annual Con gratulations other winners D Paff Germany FlB S Rumpp Germany FlA World Cup league based results Open International competition first troduced FM 1987 off good start adding competitive drive throughout year throughout world Commentary by AMA Executive Director John Worth Bill Hartill misses point comments Continued page 175 beautifully built Fl C model USSRs Victor Strukov Notice immaculate unblemished dural skinnot easy 00125in-thick metal easily dented Notice also really neat fillet fin snug-fitting engine cowl Victor placed second teammate Verbitsky 87 World Champs Model vertical climb precise bunt transition glide May 1988 71 Chinas S Shuliang took 5th place FiC 87 World Champs Chinese team used dural-skinned models powered potent American Nelson 15s turning over 28000 rpm Fold ing props carbon fiberlepoxy blades have become fairly standard FiC fliers 0 4Ee dc$ZI4%b ~E 9C~ 6 e% 49 PLENTY OF FREE PARIUNG ROAD/4 IMONIUM 11 *\31FAIRGROUNDS. TIMONIUM RD/0 N 4 BALTIMORES 0 EI MARC SHOW MID ATLANTIC RADIO CONTROL JUNE 4 5 1988 Saturday- 9am 5pm Sunday- Oam 4pm MARYLAND STATE FAIR GROUNDS TIMONIUM MARYLAND Sponsored THE RADK CONTROL MODELERS OF BALilMORE SWAP SHOP $10 FULL TABLE PER DAY $5 E PER DAY NO DEALERS PLEASE Pre-Reg istration CALL WAYNE MELLOR 301788-3742 evenings FOR INFORMATION CONTACT MARC DIRECTORS DAN YARCHIN & JOHN KIRK 912 Cromwell Bridge Road Towsan MD 21204 301-655-0220 301-825-8138 dummy Merlin during Scale judging about sticking things cockpits have taken out before flying because rubber motor goes through like seat control stickor low instrument panel can hold Scale documentation wall youre building hold tubes glue wall hold spare parts tools inside lid field box ot can hold hollow spinners removable rubber-power props Ill wager can find dozens uses havent dreamed Until next time keep batteries charged termites out ochroma lagopus * * also known balsa FF Duration/Hartill Continued page 71 January issue Model Aviation See page 114 issue Ed find no fault com petition Free Flight activity except note nature typically requires held far away potential newcomers likely see Likewise dont think competition Free Flight rules should changed except permit use RCafter officially timed portion flight overfor return model launch point basic premise RC can enable Free Flight flown smaller fields thus alle viating problem finding fields big enough accommodate competition Free Flight now flown Regardless love Free Flight much Continued page 176 May1988 175 Ji1CLIX Alnnrnt DARN PAGWEED! \\ cant seem identify slippery leaf Can Bugsy anyone dont agree watching model dethermalized deep stall exhilarating think RC better method retrieving dethermalizing Also think competition Free Flight too much retrieving contest long method retrieval should optional Another interesting point Bill notes great Free Flight World Championships story January issue Model Aviation mention ing radio control allowed used event retrieval Otherwise Bills comments well made par ticularly need AMA to help solve flying site problems subject cur rently object AMA Executive Commit tee study intends put funding finding keeping flying sites summary modelers often argue about what to essentially agreement something needs done status quo good enough responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation 176 Model Aviation Dont Have It! CK-4 Engine Saver will automatically throttle engine back preselected setting upon detecting loss radio control Impact reduced speeds due shutdown will reduce airplane damage almost eliminate engine damage CK-4 battery free yet totally independent airplane batteries common sources control failure Try dramatic test During pre-takeoff run up Advance engine full power switch off receiver same disconnecting airplane battery pack see engine throttle back stop itself will never fly CK-4 again transmitter receiver battety pack cable failure CK-4 will detect problem go action Made USA Order CK-4 just $2995 S&H C&K Ventures 463 N 4th / Laramie WY / 82070 Phone 307-745-7557 Order 24 hours day Please call write complete information cant eliminate crashes CK-4 can lower cost Remember last time lost control plane went full speed damaging engine like maybe hasnt happened you.Yet Ul win Engine m1 Normal single throttle stick control over both engines Absolute engine synchronization advanced throttle settings via small adjustments RUDDER trim Realistic outboard engine advancement during turns taxi throttle settings via RUDDER control Completely realistic full scale engine control during taxi synchronization flight finally available CK-3 Works radio system digital CMOS No tuned circuits Installation instructions included NOT simple coupling device Advancing engine does NOT retard other engine Made USA C & K Ventures Order CK-3 just $4995 S&H C&K Ventures /463 N 4th / Laramie WY 82070 Phone 307-745-7557 Order 24 hours day Please call write complete information add just device dream RC twin quest absolute realism sums us mucus sssmsssrs slsssursrss.sssr us soes 1st IIIIiB usuw miii ussrios o wmjsssruruoe 15 IRdIi5N155t5usiflxettss WHEN1USIPQ THE CK-3 ONLY THJ SIZ IS DIEt NT
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/05
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 175, 176
FREE FLIGHT endangered species revisited now have read great World Championship held past year France thrilling win Wakefield Cup Ameri cas Bob White Januarys issue Model Avia don carried splendid account action re porter Martyn Cowley USA modelers branches sport can feel proud know prestigious trophy once again within shores Go back read report again wonder about popular worldwide surge participa tion FAI Free Flight exemplified World Champs attracting contestants over 30 countries regional championships Europe South America Australia new World Cup Series new World Champs cycle young aeromodelers wonder about Free Flight bashing undertaken AMA Ex ecutive Director John Worth same issue Model Aviation Whats going AMA President Don Lowe has urged John Worth express views what wrong Free Flight goal expansion Free Flight activity Fine Lets take look views see what can done First John Worth says essentially no sport Free Flight activity practically competition-oriented Unfortunately John goes find fault competition flying examining little activity sport FF trouble lies bluffing distinc tion between two types flying So-called sport categories such C02 HL Glider P 30 AMA Cub flown competi tion competition comes developmentthe challenge betterwhether its FiC Pennyplane Noncompetitive FF activity available someone wants fly something fun held back nature rules FF com petition John seems saying something elsethat competition rules should changed approach category sport flying make attractive newcomers Ed note Worth takes exception re sponse end column ignores obvious competition competitive no matter what rules welcome newcomers FF grand old category aeromodeling Compete wish excited challenge urge excelor fly sport fun way wish savor thrill flying free Seeond Worth says general lack large sites fly Free Right regular basis puts real damper desire build Free Flight models agree wholeheartedly Finding saving flying sites important task face Without sites truly face extinction us feel efforts AMA direction far adequate AMA currently treats national local problem times have heard have flying site problem contact Geoff Styles Headquarters has budget know-how help local basis An example handled do-ityourself basis well-documented January MA article Professional Approach Finding Keeping Flying Field What really needed national program supported proper budget Flying site acqui sition should AMA activity starts top works downnot lecture locals boondocks have no leverage out boondocks especially era legal mania Sources flying sites include public lands government parks etc military bases farm land private lands Public land includes flood-control basins government grasslands con servation sanctuaries mineral reserves etc government controlled fore subject direction politicians should role AMA lobby relevant politicians access legislation Military bases obvious candidates Ap proaching base commander request few locals never seems effective NaturalThe French provided extra-special treat outdoor awards ceremony 87 FF World Champs collection vintage Wakeflelds L demonstrated flown E FIllon 1937 World Champ Marc Cherlaut model held Fillon R original 37 champand flew again crowd no winding tube 70 Model Aviation Free Flight Duration Bill Hartill 7513 Sausallto Ave Canoga Park CA 91307 Randy Archer Phoenix AZ 1987 winner FAIs new FiC World Cup Plane uses dural-skinned surfaces modified Rocca single-blade folding prop displays results careful trimming rapid climb superb glide Congratulations ly CO doesnt look forward closing down operation unless has order above does order originate Well could originate AMA Headquarters tweak ing military government channels say thats easy much sustained ef fort have put England military bases required law provide access sports-minded general public certain percentage time should noted some irony some best FF activity England done American air fields such Sculthorpe Farmland course privately owned However farming today partnership government subsidies loans conserva tion soil banks etc reason lieve government legislation could written such way farmers would willingly make available surplus seasonally dormant lands model flying Again action needed top AMA lobby have power control such legislation Farmers could also approached directly through farm journals farm-assistance bureaus will check NAA newsletter Record No 6 1987 will see Balloon Federation America did very thing promote good will between farmers balloonists Private lands size useful FF usually hands large corporations Local land managers usually dont have authority say Yes requests use especially re quire written permission What should work authorization request channeled through corpor ate management correct position channelling Headquarters staff AMA may require AMA restructure self lobby members basic needs Third Worth says refuse let RC help us enjoy Free Flight fear its contaminating activity gain John mixing compe tition sport flying concepts motives raise false issue no objection John anyone else using RC control FF fact last count 64 events use RC course infinite number model concepts can flown RC noncompetitive sport flying FF competition however unique release model flies free Its stability per formance function skill designer builder John doesnt understand thrill satisfaction gets launching creation fly free soar itself clouds DT planned deep stall attitude caught hand missing ex perience us including new recruits crowded RC pads find exhilarating Does make sense discount thoughts enjoy FF competition prejudiced thereby giving preference noncompetitive amorphous lot apparently unfulfilled current opportunities fly RC FM Free Flight news team-selection finals 89 World Champs will held Seguin TX October 6-10 1988 site reason ably good weather doesnt get nasty still wish enter program may have until September 1988 qualify means Selected Contest Contact either Micheline Madison AMA HQ Bill Gibbons 7422 Club House Rd Boulder CO 80301 information competing help out Seguin Jim Patterson FM Challenge held Taft CA last November 21-22 entries ever meet various forms its twenty-seventh year George Schroedter bested Walt Ghio Wakefield flyoff went seven-minute round George flew simple design Wake Up sells kit form guess George Bob White showing way simplicate win Tom Coussens maxed out 10 rounds PtA Towline Glider humbling raft former World Champs team members FlC Power Doug Galbreath coolly fended off challenges some pretty good competitors five-man flyoff went six-minute round Competitors Canada seven states en joyed good weather well barbecue Taft Petroleum Club op portunity see Wakefield Cup hear Bob White describe did Latest news Results 1987 FAI Free Flight World Cup Randy Archer Phoc mx AZ has won first PlC Power score consisted first Sierra Cup another first Vol Libre Poitou France third Eiffel P0kal Zulpich third Max Men Annual Con gratulations other winners D Paff Germany FlB S Rumpp Germany FlA World Cup league based results Open International competition first troduced FM 1987 off good start adding competitive drive throughout year throughout world Commentary by AMA Executive Director John Worth Bill Hartill misses point comments Continued page 175 beautifully built Fl C model USSRs Victor Strukov Notice immaculate unblemished dural skinnot easy 00125in-thick metal easily dented Notice also really neat fillet fin snug-fitting engine cowl Victor placed second teammate Verbitsky 87 World Champs Model vertical climb precise bunt transition glide May 1988 71 Chinas S Shuliang took 5th place FiC 87 World Champs Chinese team used dural-skinned models powered potent American Nelson 15s turning over 28000 rpm Fold ing props carbon fiberlepoxy blades have become fairly standard FiC fliers 0 4Ee dc$ZI4%b ~E 9C~ 6 e% 49 PLENTY OF FREE PARIUNG ROAD/4 IMONIUM 11 *\31FAIRGROUNDS. TIMONIUM RD/0 N 4 BALTIMORES 0 EI MARC SHOW MID ATLANTIC RADIO CONTROL JUNE 4 5 1988 Saturday- 9am 5pm Sunday- Oam 4pm MARYLAND STATE FAIR GROUNDS TIMONIUM MARYLAND Sponsored THE RADK CONTROL MODELERS OF BALilMORE SWAP SHOP $10 FULL TABLE PER DAY $5 E PER DAY NO DEALERS PLEASE Pre-Reg istration CALL WAYNE MELLOR 301788-3742 evenings FOR INFORMATION CONTACT MARC DIRECTORS DAN YARCHIN & JOHN KIRK 912 Cromwell Bridge Road Towsan MD 21204 301-655-0220 301-825-8138 dummy Merlin during Scale judging about sticking things cockpits have taken out before flying because rubber motor goes through like seat control stickor low instrument panel can hold Scale documentation wall youre building hold tubes glue wall hold spare parts tools inside lid field box ot can hold hollow spinners removable rubber-power props Ill wager can find dozens uses havent dreamed Until next time keep batteries charged termites out ochroma lagopus * * also known balsa FF Duration/Hartill Continued page 71 January issue Model Aviation See page 114 issue Ed find no fault com petition Free Flight activity except note nature typically requires held far away potential newcomers likely see Likewise dont think competition Free Flight rules should changed except permit use RCafter officially timed portion flight overfor return model launch point basic premise RC can enable Free Flight flown smaller fields thus alle viating problem finding fields big enough accommodate competition Free Flight now flown Regardless love Free Flight much Continued page 176 May1988 175 Ji1CLIX Alnnrnt DARN PAGWEED! \\ cant seem identify slippery leaf Can Bugsy anyone dont agree watching model dethermalized deep stall exhilarating think RC better method retrieving dethermalizing Also think competition Free Flight too much retrieving contest long method retrieval should optional Another interesting point Bill notes great Free Flight World Championships story January issue Model Aviation mention ing radio control allowed used event retrieval Otherwise Bills comments well made par ticularly need AMA to help solve flying site problems subject cur rently object AMA Executive Commit tee study intends put funding finding keeping flying sites summary modelers often argue about what to essentially agreement something needs done status quo good enough responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation 176 Model Aviation Dont Have It! CK-4 Engine Saver will automatically throttle engine back preselected setting upon detecting loss radio control Impact reduced speeds due shutdown will reduce airplane damage almost eliminate engine damage CK-4 battery free yet totally independent airplane batteries common sources control failure Try dramatic test During pre-takeoff run up Advance engine full power switch off receiver same disconnecting airplane battery pack see engine throttle back stop itself will never fly CK-4 again transmitter receiver battety pack cable failure CK-4 will detect problem go action Made USA Order CK-4 just $2995 S&H C&K Ventures 463 N 4th / Laramie WY / 82070 Phone 307-745-7557 Order 24 hours day Please call write complete information cant eliminate crashes CK-4 can lower cost Remember last time lost control plane went full speed damaging engine like maybe hasnt happened you.Yet Ul win Engine m1 Normal single throttle stick control over both engines Absolute engine synchronization advanced throttle settings via small adjustments RUDDER trim Realistic outboard engine advancement during turns taxi throttle settings via RUDDER control Completely realistic full scale engine control during taxi synchronization flight finally available CK-3 Works radio system digital CMOS No tuned circuits Installation instructions included NOT simple coupling device Advancing engine does NOT retard other engine Made USA C & K Ventures Order CK-3 just $4995 S&H C&K Ventures /463 N 4th / Laramie WY 82070 Phone 307-745-7557 Order 24 hours day Please call write complete information add just device dream RC twin quest absolute realism sums us mucus sssmsssrs slsssursrss.sssr us soes 1st IIIIiB usuw miii ussrios o wmjsssruruoe 15 IRdIi5N155t5usiflxettss WHEN1USIPQ THE CK-3 ONLY THJ SIZ IS DIEt NT