Indoor Bud Tenny GOOF previous column September 1985 four flight profile graphs two right should swapped top-to-bottom match captions Sorry bout New model class time read 1986-87 AMA rule book should ready distribution major change will see Paper Stick changing Intermediate Stick basic model essentially same no other changes model specifications made However coverin2 can now commercial plastic place formerly-required paper covering Exist ing Paper Stick models will still qualify will fly against approximately 007 oz weight penalty difference between light condenser paper latest plastic films Although Paper Stick has traditional event will miss least two important aspects change First plastic-covered Indoor models may idea time has come Pennyplane models have used plastic film Microlite years models no minimum weight will pose interesting new problems Second models built new rules can qualify entry FAI Indoor program Admittedly Intermediate Stick models wont compete top FAL competition level should serve help newcomers gain FAI competition experience Intermediate Stick models will easier handle full-house FAI models will offer similar building challenges salute have noted before Indoor fliers owe great deal Na tional Free Flight Society Tony Italiano NFFS has annually sponsored US Indoor Championships has become leading Indoor competi tion arena US Tony has sparkplug USIC building very successful meet short time Meanwhile Tony isnt content rest laurels recent visit Italy diligently searched origins Pirelli hoping establish new source rubber According letter received recently may have uncovered lead Perhaps will have complete report soon meanwhile lets have big hand Tony Italiano Nats pisaulag may have flown 1985 Indoor Nats else may have heard about rather crowded schedule first day Easy B Pennyplane Manhattan Cabin scheduled same five-hour period leaving very little time needed repairs etc flew event fliers disgruntled CDs would extend flying time match longer hours scheduled other events flown next two days Well Basically contest management obligated conduct contest under same conditions de scribed entry blank Nats has longer planning-cycle re quires advance entry principle important However very fnntin,oA nit nnao 16 picture windows model boxes arent impress friends Larry CaIlliaus 1 Bud Romaks R boxes made travel overseasand convince customs inspector whats inside opening up Opening box full Indoor models drafty room would likely destroy planes 1972 Indoor World Champ Pete Andrews used L easyaccess box carry four models small space Swlss-desi9ned box R holds propellers below group drawers holding tools rubber other goodies Compact neat easilyaccessible 66 Model Aviation Proven Performer Prodigy etition-tested high-efficiency sailplane SPECIFICATIONS wingspan7Bz airfoilSO96-84 weight2&28 oz wing loading7 oz per ft2 approx Prodigy isaveryefficient competition type 2 meter sailplane backed bythree years thorough testing Computer aided airfoil wing design plus carbon fiber reinforced spars combine produce excellent performance strength Prodigy utilizing Selig S4061 airfoil designed specifically model sailplanes size has proven itself finishing 4th 2 meter class AMA 1985 Nationals Prodigy requires either 2 3 channel radio control stabilator rudder optional spoilers included high quality kit includes hardware full-sized plans complete building instructions all-wood parts machine cut precise fit Retail S6995 Off Ground Models Inc 606C W Anthony Drive Urbana Illinois 61801 217 367-7070 Distributor/Dealer inquiries invited FF Indoor/Tenny Continued page 66 same factorsrequired advance entry long planning-cyclelead possible er rors may wreak hardship contestants assumption contest defined entry blank first time anyone besides Nats plan ners get review setup en try blank published point option contestant has dealing unsatisfactory conditions boycott meet Editors note See com ment following next para graph RMcM basic problem setup no outside planning group gets check over event lineup contest scheduling flight rules before entry blank published Whats answer best way tack problem go topthe Nats planners responsible AMA Executive Council Executive Council District vice-president concerned am unfortunate incidents can harm Nats should share concern VP enough us can generate concerned Executive Council maybe can solve problem Editors note Bud Tennys view situation shared some AMA HQ personnel associated Nats planning administration point out fa problem schedulingsuch noted Budis brought atten tion planners far enough advance actual start contest con siderable amount fine-tuning can made published schedule earlier inputs also point out schedule 1985 Nats published May 1985 issue Model Aviation mailed out late March yet nothing heard Indoor fraternity response early publication meantime Nation al Indoor Model Airplane Society has invited have representative 1986 Nats planning meeting case boycott would counterproductive certainly alternative contestant has Coordi nation between contestants contest management should tried first see what can done help situa tion case practical proposal solve problem always effective negative boycott type reaction respect necessity gener ate concerned Executive Council inference Council con cerned about such situations inaccurate Executive Council has will intensely interested success ful operation AMA Nats devote considerable amounts time energy year attempting assure Nats operation runs smoothly well However modeler comments either favorable unfavorablein con nection aspect Nats always received great interest Executive Council membersyour elected AMA vice-presidents president Ex ecutive vice-president Dont ever hesitate communicate matter think would improve enjoyment hobby RMcM steering steering number CDs have observing new steer ing tacticaccidentally allowing model bump balloon during climb As result model usually stalls losing altitude done overcooked model net result climb can slowed enough avoid ceiling contact door Contest Board issued interpreta tion steering last year inter pretation becomes part new rule book due out January 1986 text interpretation Steering tended alter direction flight general location model approaching structure building intent rule avoid influenc ing either altitude model its rate climb descent during period steering following opinion have heard shared other CDs can become official f specific cident referred Indoor Contest Board interpretation basic tactic contacting model balloon instead string acceptable result balloon/model contact loss altitudeseems violate both basic steering rule spelled out FAI section rule book definition ICB interpretation An accidental contact too easy avoid balloon being held flier time contact opinion again must bet ter way prevent model climb ing too high fact consider able sentiment developing place addi tional controls use steering AMA events Several years ago seemed like good idea embrace several FAL rules procedures idea strengthen FAI program bridging gap between AMA FAI modeling Certainly FAI Indoor Teams have steadily improved may have factor However unlimited steering classes AMA Indoor models prov ing disruptive some contests Adding practices may ultimately ruled abuse steering rule may last straw Speaking FAI. time read 1984-85 Team Selection Program will completed Firals Akron Three hard-working fliers highly talented field will team 1986 December 1985 163 Indoor World Championships Immedi ately will begin preparing big Part task get models piece four photos show some solutions used con testants previous WC contests ma jor concern overseas travel customs inspections explain foreign country cant possibly open box drafty room pair photos shows boxes used Bud Romak Larry Cailliau answershow off box contents big Plexiglas windows second concern easy access models box other pair photos shows some individuals solved problem Pete Andrews box 1972 World Champs opened middle allowing easy access both front rear sections Swiss team 1984 West Baden World Champs box devoted props tools Help Ive lost track sent photos Bud Romaks Larry Cailliaus boxesif recognize own work claim Ill see get credit Bud Tenny PO Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 FFWC General/Cowley Continued page 67 plete tour de force US team long experience deep talent addition World Championships Yugoslavs also ran Open Inter national Izet Kurtalic Memorial FlA FIB andFlC Friday prior WC allowed WC teams have valuable practice under realistic competi tion conditions US contingent ex celled event eight reaching flyoffs Bob Isaacson won F lA great style after four rounds Bob White placed 2nd Fl B showing very much form Ed Turner 3rd Both Roger Reid Simpson reached Fl C flyoff placing 2nd 4th respectively Reid unable complete flyoff flights model wasnt retrieved time US three-man teams placed 3rd Wakefield 1st 2nd Power overall US Champion Na tion Altogether fine demonstra tion US teams ready main events FFWC FlA/Cowley Continued page 69 packed dozens models Chinas young flier Yue Liang winner Chinese-American Invitational 1984 released both model towline after line crossing Randy Weiler no electric timer start flight lasted half hour yes Chinese retrievers stayed under model until landed Weiler maxed despite gliding dang ling towline 300 ft spinning down Chinese returned interna tional FF events 1979 have improved dramatically year perfect conditions flying great skill have new type pendulum latch tow hook impossible unlatch accidentally fate example befell Jim Bradley fourth round new construction techniques evident took advantage light weight foam plastic glass carbon fiber Belgian Leo Reynders 1984 winner Zulpich flew solid foam-core models fiberglass skins Allard van Wallene Holland used sandwich glass foam pre-molded upper lower skins over spar rib structure others used balsa sheeting faced pre-cured glass cloth including respected Czech flier Ivan Hoijesi Such structures offer stronger rigld wings accurate airfoils less likelihood warps often less time build traditional rib-and-tissue con struction good sign see new F 1 models exploiting obvious benefits composites closing afternoon rounds could have Taft Monster thermals took mod els almost out sight upwards taking 180 sec simply come down after activation dethermalizer DT Round 5 farce Everyone managed let go model maxed Three no-flights recorded Anton Vidensek got frustrating 22 sec remaining 90 flew maxed Round 6 ended 84 maxes 42 individuals perfect scores Wolfgang Gerlach re corded 122 sec taking out West German team results produced significant question Should Nordic really flown midday should Danish approach early late rounds adopted last round proved big hurdle Britains top international flier Mike Fantham missed thermal refly get disappointing 95 sec Bul garias Kraev Stoian 6 sec away flyoffs Frances Bernard Brand dropped 8 sec Denmark four nations remaining chance team prize Finn Bjerre already refly towline no end marker slipped through fingers air good lifted model line out reach electronic timer started line still attached timekeepers unable record score Finn out Danish team Only China North Korea Poland three fliers seven maxes 38 individuals maxed out Four-minute flyoff440-455 pm Such large number max-outs naturally gave problems organizers Originally scheduled 430 first flyoff delayed 10 min addition three full-team scores two-man team East Germany also maxed out did lone entries Brazil Mexico wind 5-6 mph flyoff time approached suddenly freshened cold 10-12 mph Randy Weiler towed immediately ran downwind followed three North Koreans parked behind line Half entry 18 models kited wind Matt Gewain launched early towed toward Chinese models already gliding lift followed least half contestants commotion started FAI delegate Pierre Chaussenbourg ran up intervene Norwegian Svein Arild Larsen flying AL29 AL33 no timekeepers nor could anyone time him winch 164Model Aviation Show Colors BECAUSE WERE PROUD OF THEM take lot pride building model So guess color paint youre choosing finish take time put paint chip can Perfect Paint color youre buying color want . take guesswork out finishing essSSO P0 Box 2480 usky Ohio 44870 Ph 419 627-1877
Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/12
Page Numbers: 66, 163, 164
Indoor Bud Tenny GOOF previous column September 1985 four flight profile graphs two right should swapped top-to-bottom match captions Sorry bout New model class time read 1986-87 AMA rule book should ready distribution major change will see Paper Stick changing Intermediate Stick basic model essentially same no other changes model specifications made However coverin2 can now commercial plastic place formerly-required paper covering Exist ing Paper Stick models will still qualify will fly against approximately 007 oz weight penalty difference between light condenser paper latest plastic films Although Paper Stick has traditional event will miss least two important aspects change First plastic-covered Indoor models may idea time has come Pennyplane models have used plastic film Microlite years models no minimum weight will pose interesting new problems Second models built new rules can qualify entry FAI Indoor program Admittedly Intermediate Stick models wont compete top FAL competition level should serve help newcomers gain FAI competition experience Intermediate Stick models will easier handle full-house FAI models will offer similar building challenges salute have noted before Indoor fliers owe great deal Na tional Free Flight Society Tony Italiano NFFS has annually sponsored US Indoor Championships has become leading Indoor competi tion arena US Tony has sparkplug USIC building very successful meet short time Meanwhile Tony isnt content rest laurels recent visit Italy diligently searched origins Pirelli hoping establish new source rubber According letter received recently may have uncovered lead Perhaps will have complete report soon meanwhile lets have big hand Tony Italiano Nats pisaulag may have flown 1985 Indoor Nats else may have heard about rather crowded schedule first day Easy B Pennyplane Manhattan Cabin scheduled same five-hour period leaving very little time needed repairs etc flew event fliers disgruntled CDs would extend flying time match longer hours scheduled other events flown next two days Well Basically contest management obligated conduct contest under same conditions de scribed entry blank Nats has longer planning-cycle re quires advance entry principle important However very fnntin,oA nit nnao 16 picture windows model boxes arent impress friends Larry CaIlliaus 1 Bud Romaks R boxes made travel overseasand convince customs inspector whats inside opening up Opening box full Indoor models drafty room would likely destroy planes 1972 Indoor World Champ Pete Andrews used L easyaccess box carry four models small space Swlss-desi9ned box R holds propellers below group drawers holding tools rubber other goodies Compact neat easilyaccessible 66 Model Aviation Proven Performer Prodigy etition-tested high-efficiency sailplane SPECIFICATIONS wingspan7Bz airfoilSO96-84 weight2&28 oz wing loading7 oz per ft2 approx Prodigy isaveryefficient competition type 2 meter sailplane backed bythree years thorough testing Computer aided airfoil wing design plus carbon fiber reinforced spars combine produce excellent performance strength Prodigy utilizing Selig S4061 airfoil designed specifically model sailplanes size has proven itself finishing 4th 2 meter class AMA 1985 Nationals Prodigy requires either 2 3 channel radio control stabilator rudder optional spoilers included high quality kit includes hardware full-sized plans complete building instructions all-wood parts machine cut precise fit Retail S6995 Off Ground Models Inc 606C W Anthony Drive Urbana Illinois 61801 217 367-7070 Distributor/Dealer inquiries invited FF Indoor/Tenny Continued page 66 same factorsrequired advance entry long planning-cyclelead possible er rors may wreak hardship contestants assumption contest defined entry blank first time anyone besides Nats plan ners get review setup en try blank published point option contestant has dealing unsatisfactory conditions boycott meet Editors note See com ment following next para graph RMcM basic problem setup no outside planning group gets check over event lineup contest scheduling flight rules before entry blank published Whats answer best way tack problem go topthe Nats planners responsible AMA Executive Council Executive Council District vice-president concerned am unfortunate incidents can harm Nats should share concern VP enough us can generate concerned Executive Council maybe can solve problem Editors note Bud Tennys view situation shared some AMA HQ personnel associated Nats planning administration point out fa problem schedulingsuch noted Budis brought atten tion planners far enough advance actual start contest con siderable amount fine-tuning can made published schedule earlier inputs also point out schedule 1985 Nats published May 1985 issue Model Aviation mailed out late March yet nothing heard Indoor fraternity response early publication meantime Nation al Indoor Model Airplane Society has invited have representative 1986 Nats planning meeting case boycott would counterproductive certainly alternative contestant has Coordi nation between contestants contest management should tried first see what can done help situa tion case practical proposal solve problem always effective negative boycott type reaction respect necessity gener ate concerned Executive Council inference Council con cerned about such situations inaccurate Executive Council has will intensely interested success ful operation AMA Nats devote considerable amounts time energy year attempting assure Nats operation runs smoothly well However modeler comments either favorable unfavorablein con nection aspect Nats always received great interest Executive Council membersyour elected AMA vice-presidents president Ex ecutive vice-president Dont ever hesitate communicate matter think would improve enjoyment hobby RMcM steering steering number CDs have observing new steer ing tacticaccidentally allowing model bump balloon during climb As result model usually stalls losing altitude done overcooked model net result climb can slowed enough avoid ceiling contact door Contest Board issued interpreta tion steering last year inter pretation becomes part new rule book due out January 1986 text interpretation Steering tended alter direction flight general location model approaching structure building intent rule avoid influenc ing either altitude model its rate climb descent during period steering following opinion have heard shared other CDs can become official f specific cident referred Indoor Contest Board interpretation basic tactic contacting model balloon instead string acceptable result balloon/model contact loss altitudeseems violate both basic steering rule spelled out FAI section rule book definition ICB interpretation An accidental contact too easy avoid balloon being held flier time contact opinion again must bet ter way prevent model climb ing too high fact consider able sentiment developing place addi tional controls use steering AMA events Several years ago seemed like good idea embrace several FAL rules procedures idea strengthen FAI program bridging gap between AMA FAI modeling Certainly FAI Indoor Teams have steadily improved may have factor However unlimited steering classes AMA Indoor models prov ing disruptive some contests Adding practices may ultimately ruled abuse steering rule may last straw Speaking FAI. time read 1984-85 Team Selection Program will completed Firals Akron Three hard-working fliers highly talented field will team 1986 December 1985 163 Indoor World Championships Immedi ately will begin preparing big Part task get models piece four photos show some solutions used con testants previous WC contests ma jor concern overseas travel customs inspections explain foreign country cant possibly open box drafty room pair photos shows boxes used Bud Romak Larry Cailliau answershow off box contents big Plexiglas windows second concern easy access models box other pair photos shows some individuals solved problem Pete Andrews box 1972 World Champs opened middle allowing easy access both front rear sections Swiss team 1984 West Baden World Champs box devoted props tools Help Ive lost track sent photos Bud Romaks Larry Cailliaus boxesif recognize own work claim Ill see get credit Bud Tenny PO Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 FFWC General/Cowley Continued page 67 plete tour de force US team long experience deep talent addition World Championships Yugoslavs also ran Open Inter national Izet Kurtalic Memorial FlA FIB andFlC Friday prior WC allowed WC teams have valuable practice under realistic competi tion conditions US contingent ex celled event eight reaching flyoffs Bob Isaacson won F lA great style after four rounds Bob White placed 2nd Fl B showing very much form Ed Turner 3rd Both Roger Reid Simpson reached Fl C flyoff placing 2nd 4th respectively Reid unable complete flyoff flights model wasnt retrieved time US three-man teams placed 3rd Wakefield 1st 2nd Power overall US Champion Na tion Altogether fine demonstra tion US teams ready main events FFWC FlA/Cowley Continued page 69 packed dozens models Chinas young flier Yue Liang winner Chinese-American Invitational 1984 released both model towline after line crossing Randy Weiler no electric timer start flight lasted half hour yes Chinese retrievers stayed under model until landed Weiler maxed despite gliding dang ling towline 300 ft spinning down Chinese returned interna tional FF events 1979 have improved dramatically year perfect conditions flying great skill have new type pendulum latch tow hook impossible unlatch accidentally fate example befell Jim Bradley fourth round new construction techniques evident took advantage light weight foam plastic glass carbon fiber Belgian Leo Reynders 1984 winner Zulpich flew solid foam-core models fiberglass skins Allard van Wallene Holland used sandwich glass foam pre-molded upper lower skins over spar rib structure others used balsa sheeting faced pre-cured glass cloth including respected Czech flier Ivan Hoijesi Such structures offer stronger rigld wings accurate airfoils less likelihood warps often less time build traditional rib-and-tissue con struction good sign see new F 1 models exploiting obvious benefits composites closing afternoon rounds could have Taft Monster thermals took mod els almost out sight upwards taking 180 sec simply come down after activation dethermalizer DT Round 5 farce Everyone managed let go model maxed Three no-flights recorded Anton Vidensek got frustrating 22 sec remaining 90 flew maxed Round 6 ended 84 maxes 42 individuals perfect scores Wolfgang Gerlach re corded 122 sec taking out West German team results produced significant question Should Nordic really flown midday should Danish approach early late rounds adopted last round proved big hurdle Britains top international flier Mike Fantham missed thermal refly get disappointing 95 sec Bul garias Kraev Stoian 6 sec away flyoffs Frances Bernard Brand dropped 8 sec Denmark four nations remaining chance team prize Finn Bjerre already refly towline no end marker slipped through fingers air good lifted model line out reach electronic timer started line still attached timekeepers unable record score Finn out Danish team Only China North Korea Poland three fliers seven maxes 38 individuals maxed out Four-minute flyoff440-455 pm Such large number max-outs naturally gave problems organizers Originally scheduled 430 first flyoff delayed 10 min addition three full-team scores two-man team East Germany also maxed out did lone entries Brazil Mexico wind 5-6 mph flyoff time approached suddenly freshened cold 10-12 mph Randy Weiler towed immediately ran downwind followed three North Koreans parked behind line Half entry 18 models kited wind Matt Gewain launched early towed toward Chinese models already gliding lift followed least half contestants commotion started FAI delegate Pierre Chaussenbourg ran up intervene Norwegian Svein Arild Larsen flying AL29 AL33 no timekeepers nor could anyone time him winch 164Model Aviation Show Colors BECAUSE WERE PROUD OF THEM take lot pride building model So guess color paint youre choosing finish take time put paint chip can Perfect Paint color youre buying color want . take guesswork out finishing essSSO P0 Box 2480 usky Ohio 44870 Ph 419 627-1877
Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/12
Page Numbers: 66, 163, 164
Indoor Bud Tenny GOOF previous column September 1985 four flight profile graphs two right should swapped top-to-bottom match captions Sorry bout New model class time read 1986-87 AMA rule book should ready distribution major change will see Paper Stick changing Intermediate Stick basic model essentially same no other changes model specifications made However coverin2 can now commercial plastic place formerly-required paper covering Exist ing Paper Stick models will still qualify will fly against approximately 007 oz weight penalty difference between light condenser paper latest plastic films Although Paper Stick has traditional event will miss least two important aspects change First plastic-covered Indoor models may idea time has come Pennyplane models have used plastic film Microlite years models no minimum weight will pose interesting new problems Second models built new rules can qualify entry FAI Indoor program Admittedly Intermediate Stick models wont compete top FAL competition level should serve help newcomers gain FAI competition experience Intermediate Stick models will easier handle full-house FAI models will offer similar building challenges salute have noted before Indoor fliers owe great deal Na tional Free Flight Society Tony Italiano NFFS has annually sponsored US Indoor Championships has become leading Indoor competi tion arena US Tony has sparkplug USIC building very successful meet short time Meanwhile Tony isnt content rest laurels recent visit Italy diligently searched origins Pirelli hoping establish new source rubber According letter received recently may have uncovered lead Perhaps will have complete report soon meanwhile lets have big hand Tony Italiano Nats pisaulag may have flown 1985 Indoor Nats else may have heard about rather crowded schedule first day Easy B Pennyplane Manhattan Cabin scheduled same five-hour period leaving very little time needed repairs etc flew event fliers disgruntled CDs would extend flying time match longer hours scheduled other events flown next two days Well Basically contest management obligated conduct contest under same conditions de scribed entry blank Nats has longer planning-cycle re quires advance entry principle important However very fnntin,oA nit nnao 16 picture windows model boxes arent impress friends Larry CaIlliaus 1 Bud Romaks R boxes made travel overseasand convince customs inspector whats inside opening up Opening box full Indoor models drafty room would likely destroy planes 1972 Indoor World Champ Pete Andrews used L easyaccess box carry four models small space Swlss-desi9ned box R holds propellers below group drawers holding tools rubber other goodies Compact neat easilyaccessible 66 Model Aviation Proven Performer Prodigy etition-tested high-efficiency sailplane SPECIFICATIONS wingspan7Bz airfoilSO96-84 weight2&28 oz wing loading7 oz per ft2 approx Prodigy isaveryefficient competition type 2 meter sailplane backed bythree years thorough testing Computer aided airfoil wing design plus carbon fiber reinforced spars combine produce excellent performance strength Prodigy utilizing Selig S4061 airfoil designed specifically model sailplanes size has proven itself finishing 4th 2 meter class AMA 1985 Nationals Prodigy requires either 2 3 channel radio control stabilator rudder optional spoilers included high quality kit includes hardware full-sized plans complete building instructions all-wood parts machine cut precise fit Retail S6995 Off Ground Models Inc 606C W Anthony Drive Urbana Illinois 61801 217 367-7070 Distributor/Dealer inquiries invited FF Indoor/Tenny Continued page 66 same factorsrequired advance entry long planning-cyclelead possible er rors may wreak hardship contestants assumption contest defined entry blank first time anyone besides Nats plan ners get review setup en try blank published point option contestant has dealing unsatisfactory conditions boycott meet Editors note See com ment following next para graph RMcM basic problem setup no outside planning group gets check over event lineup contest scheduling flight rules before entry blank published Whats answer best way tack problem go topthe Nats planners responsible AMA Executive Council Executive Council District vice-president concerned am unfortunate incidents can harm Nats should share concern VP enough us can generate concerned Executive Council maybe can solve problem Editors note Bud Tennys view situation shared some AMA HQ personnel associated Nats planning administration point out fa problem schedulingsuch noted Budis brought atten tion planners far enough advance actual start contest con siderable amount fine-tuning can made published schedule earlier inputs also point out schedule 1985 Nats published May 1985 issue Model Aviation mailed out late March yet nothing heard Indoor fraternity response early publication meantime Nation al Indoor Model Airplane Society has invited have representative 1986 Nats planning meeting case boycott would counterproductive certainly alternative contestant has Coordi nation between contestants contest management should tried first see what can done help situa tion case practical proposal solve problem always effective negative boycott type reaction respect necessity gener ate concerned Executive Council inference Council con cerned about such situations inaccurate Executive Council has will intensely interested success ful operation AMA Nats devote considerable amounts time energy year attempting assure Nats operation runs smoothly well However modeler comments either favorable unfavorablein con nection aspect Nats always received great interest Executive Council membersyour elected AMA vice-presidents president Ex ecutive vice-president Dont ever hesitate communicate matter think would improve enjoyment hobby RMcM steering steering number CDs have observing new steer ing tacticaccidentally allowing model bump balloon during climb As result model usually stalls losing altitude done overcooked model net result climb can slowed enough avoid ceiling contact door Contest Board issued interpreta tion steering last year inter pretation becomes part new rule book due out January 1986 text interpretation Steering tended alter direction flight general location model approaching structure building intent rule avoid influenc ing either altitude model its rate climb descent during period steering following opinion have heard shared other CDs can become official f specific cident referred Indoor Contest Board interpretation basic tactic contacting model balloon instead string acceptable result balloon/model contact loss altitudeseems violate both basic steering rule spelled out FAI section rule book definition ICB interpretation An accidental contact too easy avoid balloon being held flier time contact opinion again must bet ter way prevent model climb ing too high fact consider able sentiment developing place addi tional controls use steering AMA events Several years ago seemed like good idea embrace several FAL rules procedures idea strengthen FAI program bridging gap between AMA FAI modeling Certainly FAI Indoor Teams have steadily improved may have factor However unlimited steering classes AMA Indoor models prov ing disruptive some contests Adding practices may ultimately ruled abuse steering rule may last straw Speaking FAI. time read 1984-85 Team Selection Program will completed Firals Akron Three hard-working fliers highly talented field will team 1986 December 1985 163 Indoor World Championships Immedi ately will begin preparing big Part task get models piece four photos show some solutions used con testants previous WC contests ma jor concern overseas travel customs inspections explain foreign country cant possibly open box drafty room pair photos shows boxes used Bud Romak Larry Cailliau answershow off box contents big Plexiglas windows second concern easy access models box other pair photos shows some individuals solved problem Pete Andrews box 1972 World Champs opened middle allowing easy access both front rear sections Swiss team 1984 West Baden World Champs box devoted props tools Help Ive lost track sent photos Bud Romaks Larry Cailliaus boxesif recognize own work claim Ill see get credit Bud Tenny PO Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 FFWC General/Cowley Continued page 67 plete tour de force US team long experience deep talent addition World Championships Yugoslavs also ran Open Inter national Izet Kurtalic Memorial FlA FIB andFlC Friday prior WC allowed WC teams have valuable practice under realistic competi tion conditions US contingent ex celled event eight reaching flyoffs Bob Isaacson won F lA great style after four rounds Bob White placed 2nd Fl B showing very much form Ed Turner 3rd Both Roger Reid Simpson reached Fl C flyoff placing 2nd 4th respectively Reid unable complete flyoff flights model wasnt retrieved time US three-man teams placed 3rd Wakefield 1st 2nd Power overall US Champion Na tion Altogether fine demonstra tion US teams ready main events FFWC FlA/Cowley Continued page 69 packed dozens models Chinas young flier Yue Liang winner Chinese-American Invitational 1984 released both model towline after line crossing Randy Weiler no electric timer start flight lasted half hour yes Chinese retrievers stayed under model until landed Weiler maxed despite gliding dang ling towline 300 ft spinning down Chinese returned interna tional FF events 1979 have improved dramatically year perfect conditions flying great skill have new type pendulum latch tow hook impossible unlatch accidentally fate example befell Jim Bradley fourth round new construction techniques evident took advantage light weight foam plastic glass carbon fiber Belgian Leo Reynders 1984 winner Zulpich flew solid foam-core models fiberglass skins Allard van Wallene Holland used sandwich glass foam pre-molded upper lower skins over spar rib structure others used balsa sheeting faced pre-cured glass cloth including respected Czech flier Ivan Hoijesi Such structures offer stronger rigld wings accurate airfoils less likelihood warps often less time build traditional rib-and-tissue con struction good sign see new F 1 models exploiting obvious benefits composites closing afternoon rounds could have Taft Monster thermals took mod els almost out sight upwards taking 180 sec simply come down after activation dethermalizer DT Round 5 farce Everyone managed let go model maxed Three no-flights recorded Anton Vidensek got frustrating 22 sec remaining 90 flew maxed Round 6 ended 84 maxes 42 individuals perfect scores Wolfgang Gerlach re corded 122 sec taking out West German team results produced significant question Should Nordic really flown midday should Danish approach early late rounds adopted last round proved big hurdle Britains top international flier Mike Fantham missed thermal refly get disappointing 95 sec Bul garias Kraev Stoian 6 sec away flyoffs Frances Bernard Brand dropped 8 sec Denmark four nations remaining chance team prize Finn Bjerre already refly towline no end marker slipped through fingers air good lifted model line out reach electronic timer started line still attached timekeepers unable record score Finn out Danish team Only China North Korea Poland three fliers seven maxes 38 individuals maxed out Four-minute flyoff440-455 pm Such large number max-outs naturally gave problems organizers Originally scheduled 430 first flyoff delayed 10 min addition three full-team scores two-man team East Germany also maxed out did lone entries Brazil Mexico wind 5-6 mph flyoff time approached suddenly freshened cold 10-12 mph Randy Weiler towed immediately ran downwind followed three North Koreans parked behind line Half entry 18 models kited wind Matt Gewain launched early towed toward Chinese models already gliding lift followed least half contestants commotion started FAI delegate Pierre Chaussenbourg ran up intervene Norwegian Svein Arild Larsen flying AL29 AL33 no timekeepers nor could anyone time him winch 164Model Aviation Show Colors BECAUSE WERE PROUD OF THEM take lot pride building model So guess color paint youre choosing finish take time put paint chip can Perfect Paint color youre buying color want . take guesswork out finishing essSSO P0 Box 2480 usky Ohio 44870 Ph 419 627-1877