RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS THIS IS THE JANUARY 1994 issue sure doesnt feel like Its just before Labor Day weekend being written should reading around first December always miss wishing everyone Merry Christmas because never think about Christmas early September year some reason idea popped head So everyone out Merry Christmas Happy New Year years AMA staff used send big bundles RC-related club newsletters some reason stopped doing few years ago Thats too bad because got lot good ideas reading newsletters lost because few editors send newsletters directly read Its amazing similar different newsletters can Virtually have minutes last club meeting presidents column contain lament newsletter editor nobody gives him anything include newsletter Some actually darned few contain contributions club members fill subject Once great real gem less frequently real gem about competition flying Bay City Flyer Tampa Florida edited Ian Renton also club treasurer July 1993 issue contained expected minutes last club meeting column president also wonderful article Duane Gall Im really sure thats real name pseudonym entitled Voodoo Magic Secret Trick Stuff-A Competition Pilot Finally Comes Clean What follows condensed version article hope will capture its essence want reprint entire article write Ian Renton P 0 Box 262982 Tampa FL 33615 send SASE too Heres Duane Fellow RC Pilots have confession make Frequently after landing racers Pattern Scale job am told Gee Mr Competition Pilot truly godlike planes fast impressive must require totally superhuman skill reflexes fly Surely no mere mortal such myself could ever hope attain very pinnacle RC perfection obviously have done Until now have always denied such claims have sometimes have offered let others try flying toys see themselves simple really always refuse Well fellow pilots have enough denial am now prepared reveal true facts RC competition flying have suspected long time doing break sacred vow secrecy competition pilots sworn will have commit hara-kiri Graupner 11 x 9 fiberglass propeller will better going have living lie Fact Competition flying fun Competition pilots dont enjoy flying its own sake care about winning smiles conceal dark truthwe mere slaves all-too-fleeting high comes crushing defeating others claim winners share Fact Two planes hideously difficult fly Dont listen anyone flies themjust watch See Theyre fast means hard fly Ever wonder competition pilots wont let look thumbs theyre flying Its because thumbs moving sticks fast just maintain control airplane could see would blur would freak out Fact Three cant learn competition flying have born No competition pilot ever beginner Through combination modern genetic engineering ancient occult rituals todays competitors have specially bred selected trained since infancy high priests AMA Any attempt normal person enter circle Chosen Ones utterly futile See Facts Four Five below Fact Four Practice does no good Because superior pilots born made 70 Model Aviation Cantrall checks out Capstone Ultimate Kaos scoring bulletin board 1993 annual Emerald Coast Novice-class flight Tom McCall provides assistance Pattern Championships Eglin AFB Florida Radio South battery cycler does same voltage peak detection Pro-Charger Use cycler straight charger Paul Verger Biloi MS checks proper perspective 45 degrees performing maneuvers after judging critique INTRODUCING NEW LINE PRECISION PROP NUTS AND HUBS Now greater choice quality Tru-Turn products 3 sizes PROP NUTS ranging 5/8 7/8 diameter 2 shapes available stock RIO engine thread sizes 5 sizes PROP HUBS ranging 1 2 diameter 2 shapes new PROP NUTS PROP HUBS addition existing line precision aluminum spinners range 1-1/2 6 over 90 shapes sizes blade configurations new Tru-Turn PROP HUB line complimented extensive line over 70 adapter kits Tru-Turn makes adapter production R/O engine market have adapter problem .help phone call away.See hobby dealer call us direct. U~TM ntheUSA PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manufacturing Inc OUALITY VERSATILITY GREAT LOOKS TY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713/943-1867 cant hope improve flying through practice self discipline repeatedly botch landing approaches axial rolls always corkscrew parking lot dont bother trying figure out what youre doing wrong Just shrug admit dont have talent fly better blame airplane Either way its fault Fact Five con tests fixed Ever notice full color coverage big contestsespecially Nationalsyou never see picture has nothing fact never attend real reason so-called contests just pre arranged media circuses like professional wrestling Practice preparation persistence have nothing went contests wouldnt have chance dont think about fact no real contests ever heldthose pages pages listings back magazine just window dressing designed lend credibility tiny self-perpetuating cartel AMA executives cronies true purpose merely distribute donated prizes merchandise themselves Ive said Nifty planes smooth maneuvers contest trophies completely out reach Youll never better pilot right now Dont try compete improveits hopeless Isnt what wanted hear Thanks Duane have devilishly mean streak However true nickel time heard noncompetitors mouth least five facts could retire today Back 1976 newsletters received Ohming Pigeon newsletter Bucks County R/C Club Doylestown Pennsylvania issue contained reprint short article schematic servo tester tester developed Hugh Shoemaker originally printed February 1976 issue DCRC Newsletter newsletter District Columbia RIC Club Washington DC built worked great put picture column offered send people copy article schematic sent SASE servo tester has gotten response readers anything column have mailed out hundreds copies article Several years later made same offer received another flood requests last time mentioned servo tester March 1988 column Well Ijust got request last week copy servo tester schematic resulted last mention original servo tester still works fine has Futaba J-style connectors replacing original Kraft ones otherwise same made 16 years ago plan put some nickelcadmium batteries inside box make portable because exterior battery bit cumbersome use workbench check out servos imagine Im installing radio gear new airplane field drop landing gear frequency pin use has very useful tool over years So whats point mentioning servo tester checked out parts availability still around So have hankering build very functional piece RC equipment Id glad share copies article schematic you send SASE vote still out best airplane beginning Pattern flier As long continue receive letters subject Ill hold off final vote However early returns have Ultra Sport 40 60 lead followed Kaos Dirty Birdy Most letter-writers emphasized importance simple design does require lot maintenance also emphasized understanding rules getting plenty practice least important Pattern success airplane Some writers have volunteered candidates next airplane Solidly lead Escape however opinions varied surprised about Continued poge 94 January 1994 71 Escape people explained relatively inexpensive no-nonsense design honest Pattern performer However nobody claimed beautiful Its got ugliest Pattern airplanes around last item about letter received brings up problem never thought about writer asked anonymous Ill respect wishes Heres excerpt letter Some time ago columns wondered people werent flying Novice Pattern events time never attended Novice Pattern event no opinion have flown RC about 2 years can reasonable facsimile maneuvers required Novice event recently entered Novice event nearby first problem came couldnt find out get rule book no mention AN/IA catalogue AMA literature AIVIA magazine ended up calling CD event very helpful telling read rule book what expected wrote down practiced couple times before event Problem no obvious way Novice know rule book exists does get easy fix thought myself guy cant right Surely notice Focus Competition section Model Aviation tells people get arnie book Well hes right couldnt find information anywhere whole magazine hes also right about being easy fix Im going write AMAs new Executive Director suggest make information get rule book readily available meantime perhaps can helpful potential Pattern fliers telling much about rule books Write AMA Headquarters 5151 Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 include $250 Editors note Page 21 1993 Supply Service Catalog lists item #3145 Competition Regulations Price $250 plus $250 shipping handling Executive Directors Note Better yet 1994-95 Competition Regulations read note new license card carrier Return carrier Headquarters contains name address AMA number well send free copy new book additional copies see Editors Note & Dry REDI-RAC Transmitter Stand Holds transmitter start-up Protects radio dirt moisture Choice red white blue day-gb orange hot pink One-piece unit quickly snaps place unsnaps carry flat Great item raffles prizes gifts $1250 plus $150 S&H Cash Check MO Dealer Inquiries Invited Massachusetts orders add 5% MA sales taxClub Discounts Available Made USAPatent Pending JDM Products 543 Bedford Street Concord MA 01742 Tel 508 369-9212 94 Model Aviation erobaticslVanPutte Continued page 71 THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS eeee@@eeS@@e@S@@S@@@@S@O@ 5151 EAST MEMORIAL DR MUNCIE INDIANA 47302 PHONE 317 287-1256 FAX 317 289-4248
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/01
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 94
RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS THIS IS THE JANUARY 1994 issue sure doesnt feel like Its just before Labor Day weekend being written should reading around first December always miss wishing everyone Merry Christmas because never think about Christmas early September year some reason idea popped head So everyone out Merry Christmas Happy New Year years AMA staff used send big bundles RC-related club newsletters some reason stopped doing few years ago Thats too bad because got lot good ideas reading newsletters lost because few editors send newsletters directly read Its amazing similar different newsletters can Virtually have minutes last club meeting presidents column contain lament newsletter editor nobody gives him anything include newsletter Some actually darned few contain contributions club members fill subject Once great real gem less frequently real gem about competition flying Bay City Flyer Tampa Florida edited Ian Renton also club treasurer July 1993 issue contained expected minutes last club meeting column president also wonderful article Duane Gall Im really sure thats real name pseudonym entitled Voodoo Magic Secret Trick Stuff-A Competition Pilot Finally Comes Clean What follows condensed version article hope will capture its essence want reprint entire article write Ian Renton P 0 Box 262982 Tampa FL 33615 send SASE too Heres Duane Fellow RC Pilots have confession make Frequently after landing racers Pattern Scale job am told Gee Mr Competition Pilot truly godlike planes fast impressive must require totally superhuman skill reflexes fly Surely no mere mortal such myself could ever hope attain very pinnacle RC perfection obviously have done Until now have always denied such claims have sometimes have offered let others try flying toys see themselves simple really always refuse Well fellow pilots have enough denial am now prepared reveal true facts RC competition flying have suspected long time doing break sacred vow secrecy competition pilots sworn will have commit hara-kiri Graupner 11 x 9 fiberglass propeller will better going have living lie Fact Competition flying fun Competition pilots dont enjoy flying its own sake care about winning smiles conceal dark truthwe mere slaves all-too-fleeting high comes crushing defeating others claim winners share Fact Two planes hideously difficult fly Dont listen anyone flies themjust watch See Theyre fast means hard fly Ever wonder competition pilots wont let look thumbs theyre flying Its because thumbs moving sticks fast just maintain control airplane could see would blur would freak out Fact Three cant learn competition flying have born No competition pilot ever beginner Through combination modern genetic engineering ancient occult rituals todays competitors have specially bred selected trained since infancy high priests AMA Any attempt normal person enter circle Chosen Ones utterly futile See Facts Four Five below Fact Four Practice does no good Because superior pilots born made 70 Model Aviation Cantrall checks out Capstone Ultimate Kaos scoring bulletin board 1993 annual Emerald Coast Novice-class flight Tom McCall provides assistance Pattern Championships Eglin AFB Florida Radio South battery cycler does same voltage peak detection Pro-Charger Use cycler straight charger Paul Verger Biloi MS checks proper perspective 45 degrees performing maneuvers after judging critique INTRODUCING NEW LINE PRECISION PROP NUTS AND HUBS Now greater choice quality Tru-Turn products 3 sizes PROP NUTS ranging 5/8 7/8 diameter 2 shapes available stock RIO engine thread sizes 5 sizes PROP HUBS ranging 1 2 diameter 2 shapes new PROP NUTS PROP HUBS addition existing line precision aluminum spinners range 1-1/2 6 over 90 shapes sizes blade configurations new Tru-Turn PROP HUB line complimented extensive line over 70 adapter kits Tru-Turn makes adapter production R/O engine market have adapter problem .help phone call away.See hobby dealer call us direct. U~TM ntheUSA PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manufacturing Inc OUALITY VERSATILITY GREAT LOOKS TY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713/943-1867 cant hope improve flying through practice self discipline repeatedly botch landing approaches axial rolls always corkscrew parking lot dont bother trying figure out what youre doing wrong Just shrug admit dont have talent fly better blame airplane Either way its fault Fact Five con tests fixed Ever notice full color coverage big contestsespecially Nationalsyou never see picture has nothing fact never attend real reason so-called contests just pre arranged media circuses like professional wrestling Practice preparation persistence have nothing went contests wouldnt have chance dont think about fact no real contests ever heldthose pages pages listings back magazine just window dressing designed lend credibility tiny self-perpetuating cartel AMA executives cronies true purpose merely distribute donated prizes merchandise themselves Ive said Nifty planes smooth maneuvers contest trophies completely out reach Youll never better pilot right now Dont try compete improveits hopeless Isnt what wanted hear Thanks Duane have devilishly mean streak However true nickel time heard noncompetitors mouth least five facts could retire today Back 1976 newsletters received Ohming Pigeon newsletter Bucks County R/C Club Doylestown Pennsylvania issue contained reprint short article schematic servo tester tester developed Hugh Shoemaker originally printed February 1976 issue DCRC Newsletter newsletter District Columbia RIC Club Washington DC built worked great put picture column offered send people copy article schematic sent SASE servo tester has gotten response readers anything column have mailed out hundreds copies article Several years later made same offer received another flood requests last time mentioned servo tester March 1988 column Well Ijust got request last week copy servo tester schematic resulted last mention original servo tester still works fine has Futaba J-style connectors replacing original Kraft ones otherwise same made 16 years ago plan put some nickelcadmium batteries inside box make portable because exterior battery bit cumbersome use workbench check out servos imagine Im installing radio gear new airplane field drop landing gear frequency pin use has very useful tool over years So whats point mentioning servo tester checked out parts availability still around So have hankering build very functional piece RC equipment Id glad share copies article schematic you send SASE vote still out best airplane beginning Pattern flier As long continue receive letters subject Ill hold off final vote However early returns have Ultra Sport 40 60 lead followed Kaos Dirty Birdy Most letter-writers emphasized importance simple design does require lot maintenance also emphasized understanding rules getting plenty practice least important Pattern success airplane Some writers have volunteered candidates next airplane Solidly lead Escape however opinions varied surprised about Continued poge 94 January 1994 71 Escape people explained relatively inexpensive no-nonsense design honest Pattern performer However nobody claimed beautiful Its got ugliest Pattern airplanes around last item about letter received brings up problem never thought about writer asked anonymous Ill respect wishes Heres excerpt letter Some time ago columns wondered people werent flying Novice Pattern events time never attended Novice Pattern event no opinion have flown RC about 2 years can reasonable facsimile maneuvers required Novice event recently entered Novice event nearby first problem came couldnt find out get rule book no mention AN/IA catalogue AMA literature AIVIA magazine ended up calling CD event very helpful telling read rule book what expected wrote down practiced couple times before event Problem no obvious way Novice know rule book exists does get easy fix thought myself guy cant right Surely notice Focus Competition section Model Aviation tells people get arnie book Well hes right couldnt find information anywhere whole magazine hes also right about being easy fix Im going write AMAs new Executive Director suggest make information get rule book readily available meantime perhaps can helpful potential Pattern fliers telling much about rule books Write AMA Headquarters 5151 Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 include $250 Editors note Page 21 1993 Supply Service Catalog lists item #3145 Competition Regulations Price $250 plus $250 shipping handling Executive Directors Note Better yet 1994-95 Competition Regulations read note new license card carrier Return carrier Headquarters contains name address AMA number well send free copy new book additional copies see Editors Note & Dry REDI-RAC Transmitter Stand Holds transmitter start-up Protects radio dirt moisture Choice red white blue day-gb orange hot pink One-piece unit quickly snaps place unsnaps carry flat Great item raffles prizes gifts $1250 plus $150 S&H Cash Check MO Dealer Inquiries Invited Massachusetts orders add 5% MA sales taxClub Discounts Available Made USAPatent Pending JDM Products 543 Bedford Street Concord MA 01742 Tel 508 369-9212 94 Model Aviation erobaticslVanPutte Continued page 71 THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS eeee@@eeS@@e@S@@S@@@@S@O@ 5151 EAST MEMORIAL DR MUNCIE INDIANA 47302 PHONE 317 287-1256 FAX 317 289-4248
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/01
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 94
RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS THIS IS THE JANUARY 1994 issue sure doesnt feel like Its just before Labor Day weekend being written should reading around first December always miss wishing everyone Merry Christmas because never think about Christmas early September year some reason idea popped head So everyone out Merry Christmas Happy New Year years AMA staff used send big bundles RC-related club newsletters some reason stopped doing few years ago Thats too bad because got lot good ideas reading newsletters lost because few editors send newsletters directly read Its amazing similar different newsletters can Virtually have minutes last club meeting presidents column contain lament newsletter editor nobody gives him anything include newsletter Some actually darned few contain contributions club members fill subject Once great real gem less frequently real gem about competition flying Bay City Flyer Tampa Florida edited Ian Renton also club treasurer July 1993 issue contained expected minutes last club meeting column president also wonderful article Duane Gall Im really sure thats real name pseudonym entitled Voodoo Magic Secret Trick Stuff-A Competition Pilot Finally Comes Clean What follows condensed version article hope will capture its essence want reprint entire article write Ian Renton P 0 Box 262982 Tampa FL 33615 send SASE too Heres Duane Fellow RC Pilots have confession make Frequently after landing racers Pattern Scale job am told Gee Mr Competition Pilot truly godlike planes fast impressive must require totally superhuman skill reflexes fly Surely no mere mortal such myself could ever hope attain very pinnacle RC perfection obviously have done Until now have always denied such claims have sometimes have offered let others try flying toys see themselves simple really always refuse Well fellow pilots have enough denial am now prepared reveal true facts RC competition flying have suspected long time doing break sacred vow secrecy competition pilots sworn will have commit hara-kiri Graupner 11 x 9 fiberglass propeller will better going have living lie Fact Competition flying fun Competition pilots dont enjoy flying its own sake care about winning smiles conceal dark truthwe mere slaves all-too-fleeting high comes crushing defeating others claim winners share Fact Two planes hideously difficult fly Dont listen anyone flies themjust watch See Theyre fast means hard fly Ever wonder competition pilots wont let look thumbs theyre flying Its because thumbs moving sticks fast just maintain control airplane could see would blur would freak out Fact Three cant learn competition flying have born No competition pilot ever beginner Through combination modern genetic engineering ancient occult rituals todays competitors have specially bred selected trained since infancy high priests AMA Any attempt normal person enter circle Chosen Ones utterly futile See Facts Four Five below Fact Four Practice does no good Because superior pilots born made 70 Model Aviation Cantrall checks out Capstone Ultimate Kaos scoring bulletin board 1993 annual Emerald Coast Novice-class flight Tom McCall provides assistance Pattern Championships Eglin AFB Florida Radio South battery cycler does same voltage peak detection Pro-Charger Use cycler straight charger Paul Verger Biloi MS checks proper perspective 45 degrees performing maneuvers after judging critique INTRODUCING NEW LINE PRECISION PROP NUTS AND HUBS Now greater choice quality Tru-Turn products 3 sizes PROP NUTS ranging 5/8 7/8 diameter 2 shapes available stock RIO engine thread sizes 5 sizes PROP HUBS ranging 1 2 diameter 2 shapes new PROP NUTS PROP HUBS addition existing line precision aluminum spinners range 1-1/2 6 over 90 shapes sizes blade configurations new Tru-Turn PROP HUB line complimented extensive line over 70 adapter kits Tru-Turn makes adapter production R/O engine market have adapter problem .help phone call away.See hobby dealer call us direct. U~TM ntheUSA PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manufacturing Inc OUALITY VERSATILITY GREAT LOOKS TY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713/943-1867 cant hope improve flying through practice self discipline repeatedly botch landing approaches axial rolls always corkscrew parking lot dont bother trying figure out what youre doing wrong Just shrug admit dont have talent fly better blame airplane Either way its fault Fact Five con tests fixed Ever notice full color coverage big contestsespecially Nationalsyou never see picture has nothing fact never attend real reason so-called contests just pre arranged media circuses like professional wrestling Practice preparation persistence have nothing went contests wouldnt have chance dont think about fact no real contests ever heldthose pages pages listings back magazine just window dressing designed lend credibility tiny self-perpetuating cartel AMA executives cronies true purpose merely distribute donated prizes merchandise themselves Ive said Nifty planes smooth maneuvers contest trophies completely out reach Youll never better pilot right now Dont try compete improveits hopeless Isnt what wanted hear Thanks Duane have devilishly mean streak However true nickel time heard noncompetitors mouth least five facts could retire today Back 1976 newsletters received Ohming Pigeon newsletter Bucks County R/C Club Doylestown Pennsylvania issue contained reprint short article schematic servo tester tester developed Hugh Shoemaker originally printed February 1976 issue DCRC Newsletter newsletter District Columbia RIC Club Washington DC built worked great put picture column offered send people copy article schematic sent SASE servo tester has gotten response readers anything column have mailed out hundreds copies article Several years later made same offer received another flood requests last time mentioned servo tester March 1988 column Well Ijust got request last week copy servo tester schematic resulted last mention original servo tester still works fine has Futaba J-style connectors replacing original Kraft ones otherwise same made 16 years ago plan put some nickelcadmium batteries inside box make portable because exterior battery bit cumbersome use workbench check out servos imagine Im installing radio gear new airplane field drop landing gear frequency pin use has very useful tool over years So whats point mentioning servo tester checked out parts availability still around So have hankering build very functional piece RC equipment Id glad share copies article schematic you send SASE vote still out best airplane beginning Pattern flier As long continue receive letters subject Ill hold off final vote However early returns have Ultra Sport 40 60 lead followed Kaos Dirty Birdy Most letter-writers emphasized importance simple design does require lot maintenance also emphasized understanding rules getting plenty practice least important Pattern success airplane Some writers have volunteered candidates next airplane Solidly lead Escape however opinions varied surprised about Continued poge 94 January 1994 71 Escape people explained relatively inexpensive no-nonsense design honest Pattern performer However nobody claimed beautiful Its got ugliest Pattern airplanes around last item about letter received brings up problem never thought about writer asked anonymous Ill respect wishes Heres excerpt letter Some time ago columns wondered people werent flying Novice Pattern events time never attended Novice Pattern event no opinion have flown RC about 2 years can reasonable facsimile maneuvers required Novice event recently entered Novice event nearby first problem came couldnt find out get rule book no mention AN/IA catalogue AMA literature AIVIA magazine ended up calling CD event very helpful telling read rule book what expected wrote down practiced couple times before event Problem no obvious way Novice know rule book exists does get easy fix thought myself guy cant right Surely notice Focus Competition section Model Aviation tells people get arnie book Well hes right couldnt find information anywhere whole magazine hes also right about being easy fix Im going write AMAs new Executive Director suggest make information get rule book readily available meantime perhaps can helpful potential Pattern fliers telling much about rule books Write AMA Headquarters 5151 Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 include $250 Editors note Page 21 1993 Supply Service Catalog lists item #3145 Competition Regulations Price $250 plus $250 shipping handling Executive Directors Note Better yet 1994-95 Competition Regulations read note new license card carrier Return carrier Headquarters contains name address AMA number well send free copy new book additional copies see Editors Note & Dry REDI-RAC Transmitter Stand Holds transmitter start-up Protects radio dirt moisture Choice red white blue day-gb orange hot pink One-piece unit quickly snaps place unsnaps carry flat Great item raffles prizes gifts $1250 plus $150 S&H Cash Check MO Dealer Inquiries Invited Massachusetts orders add 5% MA sales taxClub Discounts Available Made USAPatent Pending JDM Products 543 Bedford Street Concord MA 01742 Tel 508 369-9212 94 Model Aviation erobaticslVanPutte Continued page 71 THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS eeee@@eeS@@e@S@@S@@@@S@O@ 5151 EAST MEMORIAL DR MUNCIE INDIANA 47302 PHONE 317 287-1256 FAX 317 289-4248