OUR 4th annual East Coast R/C Helicopter Champs held August 19 1979 year weatherman really smiled us Al though gasoline shortage still us some extent contest participation quite good 26 entries hoped see increase contestants over last year especially novice category because recent formation new club New Jersey KC Helicopter Society Out membership 32 three competed six others came observe Yet two fly-ins held June July total 20 members attend 10 actually flew hope see novices next years contest An interesting change took place year cause greater number Intermediate Expert contestants 7 6 respectively associated 7- 1 1-minute flying-time limits marked increase resulted length time required complete round competition Thus first round took over four hours complete using single flight line second flight line opened second round reduced running time less two hours During 1978 contest season became ap parent AMA Expert Free-Style event presently written AMA rulebook outof-date Some new helicopters became available allowed pilot fly 16 freestyle maneuvers allotted three minutes Sixteen maneuvers such short time frame made almost impossible judges score maneuvers quality maneuvers observed lower However though maneuvers lower quality sometimes unrecognizable pilot very maneuverable machine could win Expert event because number maneuvers multiplied K-factors resulted high score other hand pilot less maneuver able machine flew fewer maneuvers very smooth precise did have chance win although may fact have better pilot contest aim select best pilot based smoothness precision pilot can fly maneuvers shortest time frame As chairman AMA Advisory Committee R/C Helicopters received inputs led try experiment therefore decided modify Expert schedule such pilot selected six maneuvers including landing fromthe ExpertFree-Style list time limit maneuvers extended four minutes maneuvers could changed round round after score sheets handed judges also received some criticisms K-factors presently assigned change made also K-factors following maneuvers K-Factor #Maneuver Descriptionoldnew 153600hovernose in2530 163e00hovertail 450 lowfr 1520 17Stationary hoverpilot circles chopper2520 1850-foot hoveri 800 tail turn 1520 23Vertical eightferris wheel3025 24Loop3525 25Roll3525 27Stall turn3600 descending1520 28Autorotation landing3525 Judging comments made contes tants above changes well received As CDI dont like make changes per se case rapidly changing sport changes means have testing new ideas Hopefully will able incorporate some improvements next AMA rulebook contest also marked first time AMA Scale event included competi tion change welcomed quite few spectators contestants also over heard say last years contest getting weary looking machines fly like helicopters look like helicopters Only type scale helicopter flown event Jet Ranger Hopefully next year will see few new scale machines add some variety event Another change tried first time year no hobby merchandise awarded prizes Instead awarded trophies unique gifts such contest T-shirts out-ofprint helicopter books some very neat heli Continued page 115 32 Model Aviation Editors Note Occasionally colum nists preventedfmm meeting deadline because other work loads will invite anot expert hisfieldtofihl inforhim Daves guest issue Horace Hagen discusses 4th Annual MMACEast Coast RIC Helicopter Cha mpion ships Winners Rear L/RMike Mas Ed Thialemann Bill Cheng Faye Peoples Larry Smith Wash MartinTom Daluslo Jason Wolfson Front LIR Al Decanio Gary Quiring Joe Sara son changed Larry ci,tri uuiiy UUfyrCtUICtUU uiy t. LI morace Hagen first-place win Scale nt winner third place Novice year-c.. Ralph Dalusio calling him flight Ralph expert pilot ORLINE RICS NEWEST CREATIONI FOKKER DV11 Kit 0L781 $9750 Retail SEE YOUR DEALER OR ORDER DIRECT POST-PAID Dealer & Distributor Inquiries Invited Totally New Design Wing Aileron Permits OneNight Assembly 74 Wing Span 12 Consistance Chord Clark Y Wing Total Wing Area 864 Sq Plus Lifting Stab Quick Construction Box Fuselage Die-Cut Formers o Foolproof wing set-up use jigs accomplish ed pre-bent piece cabanes Vstruts fit pre-dadoed pre-drilled hardwood blocks thus eliminating special alignment o With 60 engine ailerons set minimum throw plane very docile trainer o With 60 engine ailerons set maximum throw plane handles like pattern ship will deliver thrills advanced R/C er - Illeefreted Ceededee MeeeI - Uehiee Cet PI.ed I1Aeed & 11. Pet - Qee5t5 114,, Peeqe ll,eee, 51Ileg SOPWITH PUP Kit 0L792 $11995 Retail ORLINE RIC INC P0 Box 12725 Salem OR 97309 Tel 503 792 --3627 Today big day earned enough points advance Expert class last week end first annual Meridian Mississippi K/C Club contest will fly Expert class 18th annual Crescent City K/C Club contest New Orleans LA next weekend So what great about today out practicing new pattern performed 2nd through 7th EightPoint Rolls may have 10-pointers scared death glad just complete satisfactorily per formed Eight-Point Roll before club judges Kirkland Memorial Contest shamed trying during judges training session last spring did mention above couple reasons First am very pleased wanted say something about significant though experience typifies pro gression pattern flier fly well enough earn sufficient advancement points must move up face new challenges new challenges make us better fliers enjoy hobby Ron Van Putte 12 Connie Drive Shalimar FL 32579 RC Helicopters/Chesney continued page 32 copter tie tacks tie tacks made fellow club member Al Gama personal favor very much appreciated would like see other CDs follow suit award hobby merchandise accomplishes several things keeps local hobby shop owners happy prevents CD being accused buying contest participation re EVENT PLACE 1 2nd 3rd Novice Intermediate Expert Scale RESULTS 1st 2nd 3rd 1 2nd 3rd 1 St 2nd 3rd duces dog-eat-dog competition has seen some contests substantial prizes awarded allows CD remain friends members hobby industry last least reduces likelihood sponsoring club empties its treasury activity cases represents minority interest club An added attraction years contest arrival full-scale Bell UH-1 D Iroquois helicopter US Army colors noontime event planned fellow MMACer Joe Vanacek Joes coworker friend Dave Haldane active Army Reserve War minster NAS Pennsylvania fly helicopters part training exercises Dave two fellow reservists gracious enough take time out schedule visit us chopper circled field first time make inspec PILOT Wash Martin Gary Quiring Tom Dalusio Joe Sera Ed Thielemann Jason Wolfson Mike Mas Al Decanjo Faye Peoples Larry Smith Wash Martin Bill Chang HELICOPTER Jet Ranger Heliboy Revolution 40 Heliboy Jet Ranger Commander Commander Heliboy Original Jet Ranger Jet Ranger Jet Ranger tion pass contestant food concession overheard say Wouldnt something landed MMACer said will contestant made mad dash landing area 1 3 entries Novice Class seven entries Intermediate Class six entries Expert Class five entries Scale Event also flew other classes no scale-only entries now time again thank club members helped running contest official roster includes Contest Director Horace Hagen Registrar Carol Vanacek Flight Line Coordinators Dick Robbins Bob Bennett Frequency Control Dick Robbins Score Keepers Jim Hamer Dave Barry Pat Barry Judges Henry Goedkoop Bud Roane Joe Vanacek Rich Border Dick NewJanuary1980 115 0 Fl ASS C,I KIT ALSO040 & riad .. UDES net Fell 5eed KIId P1. TWO MORE GREAT VALUES FROM ORLINE 1 -i Winning Ideas FOURMOST RETRACTABLE TOW HOOK RELEASE Price $575 Simplest reliable device avail able After line released hook retracts body unit leaving smooth surface bot tom aircraft No special attach ments required Weight tAoz PRICE 525 40 AIRFLO ENGINE MOUNT IDEAL FOR QUICKY 500 R FOURMOST PRODUCTS Fuel Fitting SetsFuel Manifold Strut FairingsGapless Hinge Slotter Fuel Shut Off Gapless Hinges Cockpit Coaming 049/051 Airflow Engine Mounts Send SASE Complete Information FUR~T 4040 24th Ave Forest Grove OR 97116 PRODUCTS Phone 503 357-2732 CUSTOM TUNED ENGINES Hera ORGANIZED set 4 Stardy ties holdS Over COMPETITION ACCESSORIES4 years yoo tao,te 8 II niegazmes Cox O49iO5l Specialists4 MAG FILES $495 Send 5495 plus 51 00 brochure send 1 5c stamp ustom Krattsmanship BrochureBox 2699 Laguna HiIls CA 92653 PO BOX 388-K 714 830-5162DOVER NH 0U20 pit trouble trying chickenhopper .. naged first K&B 35 Super Slow plane 720. also ran third Chads plane 817 also won Mouse Class Ion windy afternoon woe fully long time No showed up Fast Rat ran Juniors profiles Chad won 749 Jimmy Falth Norms boy Im sort leading one-man crusade get guys racing just Chad have six men three father-son teams maybe two others too bad too bad indeed Damn fine effort ask Another couple father-son teams beginning see year Jim Timmy Ong Alexandria Louisiana George Mitchell Cleveland Kenner Louisiana get contest see half dozen Junior fliers Daddy helping out pit get kinds excited about what future can bring its kind display leads own progeny can itso can type resolve just now being displayed own son Kris Well have new Flite Streak Cox Black Widow did go out yesterday flew OK first few flights werent blazing successes forgotten dizzy can get out &t desire now Im sure going try stop leads back original words topic wonder programs aimed kids really arent interested start will ever succeed wonder future model aviation isnt hands fathers now selves active way can comb Mike Pills Jim Harner Mike Horn Dick Robbins Lew Boyce Bruce Horvath Lance Schneider special thanks chief cook Linda Goed koop assistants Susan Hagen Dot Roane running very efficient food conces sion Dave Chesney Rt 9 Box 621A Greensboro NC 27409 Heinkel 1 00/Sheeks continued page 37 glue formers around tank soit will slide out smug doing dry pull rear fuse together glue install wing 5-minute epoxy Next bend 3/32 pushrod making sure -in aluminum bushing tubing before Solder place elevator control form Now slide place solder wing flap horn Slide stab back forth until both aligned epoxy Now good stuff completed install formers shown plans begin planking blocking alrcraft its final shape Build cowl nose section ship after engine has fitted blind mounting nuts installed Thought forgotten didnt engine place shape nose around 2-in spinner Remember engine will have set 4 plate use HP motor mounts will have cut order tank sit above motor ship its wheels Paul said makes run smoother changing speeds inverted know worked went metal plate other engines also could used Install canopy rudder fillets Now sand ship little things forgot sit back drink Diet Pepsi Im getting fatter day through enjoying balsa wonder paint jewel get ready fly Remember has ajob adven ture enjoy fullest good luck CL Racing/Lee continued page 38 contests around country Most time family has gone too District VIII contests particular treats family weve made quite slot good friends far away New Orleans Dallas/Fort Worth thing has really marked year competition has number junior fliers have emerged Typically have sons fliers working Daddy using some old equipment also building new stuff too some teams really starting quite well pair comes mind Mike Randy Wheeler Mesquite Texas up near Dallas Randy eight year has flying little over year really getting good Mike went WinstonSalem summer walked away lot gold repeated several other contests later summer Another team Ed Moorman stepson Chad Stewart Elgin AFB Florida Heres some words Ed will give some feeling Chads work Just returned District V meet Jacksonville guys panhandle did very well Chad took 1-2 Florida Slow Rat. other members Norm Faith took third . AMA OSs 58s product review product review product review Top Flite has introduced interesting model legendary carrier fighter F8F-2 Bee rcat Bearcat has wing span 60 length 43 designed powered 60 engine Top Flite features balsa S uperform construction fuselage formed landing gear two-piece extra strong injection-molded cowl anda clear plastic canopy partsare diecutand marked easy identification Machine cut strips used alignment jig assure thing goes togethercorrectly kitalso includes fully illustrated checkoff construction booklet Other informative material contained kit includes 24-page booklet Grumman F8F Bearcat Aero Publishers book contains historical commentary selected photographic material covering aspects aircraft Four pages color drawings should help serious modeler product review product review product review 116 Model Aviation Stand-Off R/C F8F-2 Bearcat Top Flits Models Inc. 1901 N Narragansett Ave. Chicago IL 60639
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/01
Page Numbers: 32, 115, 116
OUR 4th annual East Coast R/C Helicopter Champs held August 19 1979 year weatherman really smiled us Al though gasoline shortage still us some extent contest participation quite good 26 entries hoped see increase contestants over last year especially novice category because recent formation new club New Jersey KC Helicopter Society Out membership 32 three competed six others came observe Yet two fly-ins held June July total 20 members attend 10 actually flew hope see novices next years contest An interesting change took place year cause greater number Intermediate Expert contestants 7 6 respectively associated 7- 1 1-minute flying-time limits marked increase resulted length time required complete round competition Thus first round took over four hours complete using single flight line second flight line opened second round reduced running time less two hours During 1978 contest season became ap parent AMA Expert Free-Style event presently written AMA rulebook outof-date Some new helicopters became available allowed pilot fly 16 freestyle maneuvers allotted three minutes Sixteen maneuvers such short time frame made almost impossible judges score maneuvers quality maneuvers observed lower However though maneuvers lower quality sometimes unrecognizable pilot very maneuverable machine could win Expert event because number maneuvers multiplied K-factors resulted high score other hand pilot less maneuver able machine flew fewer maneuvers very smooth precise did have chance win although may fact have better pilot contest aim select best pilot based smoothness precision pilot can fly maneuvers shortest time frame As chairman AMA Advisory Committee R/C Helicopters received inputs led try experiment therefore decided modify Expert schedule such pilot selected six maneuvers including landing fromthe ExpertFree-Style list time limit maneuvers extended four minutes maneuvers could changed round round after score sheets handed judges also received some criticisms K-factors presently assigned change made also K-factors following maneuvers K-Factor #Maneuver Descriptionoldnew 153600hovernose in2530 163e00hovertail 450 lowfr 1520 17Stationary hoverpilot circles chopper2520 1850-foot hoveri 800 tail turn 1520 23Vertical eightferris wheel3025 24Loop3525 25Roll3525 27Stall turn3600 descending1520 28Autorotation landing3525 Judging comments made contes tants above changes well received As CDI dont like make changes per se case rapidly changing sport changes means have testing new ideas Hopefully will able incorporate some improvements next AMA rulebook contest also marked first time AMA Scale event included competi tion change welcomed quite few spectators contestants also over heard say last years contest getting weary looking machines fly like helicopters look like helicopters Only type scale helicopter flown event Jet Ranger Hopefully next year will see few new scale machines add some variety event Another change tried first time year no hobby merchandise awarded prizes Instead awarded trophies unique gifts such contest T-shirts out-ofprint helicopter books some very neat heli Continued page 115 32 Model Aviation Editors Note Occasionally colum nists preventedfmm meeting deadline because other work loads will invite anot expert hisfieldtofihl inforhim Daves guest issue Horace Hagen discusses 4th Annual MMACEast Coast RIC Helicopter Cha mpion ships Winners Rear L/RMike Mas Ed Thialemann Bill Cheng Faye Peoples Larry Smith Wash MartinTom Daluslo Jason Wolfson Front LIR Al Decanio Gary Quiring Joe Sara son changed Larry ci,tri uuiiy UUfyrCtUICtUU uiy t. LI morace Hagen first-place win Scale nt winner third place Novice year-c.. Ralph Dalusio calling him flight Ralph expert pilot ORLINE RICS NEWEST CREATIONI FOKKER DV11 Kit 0L781 $9750 Retail SEE YOUR DEALER OR ORDER DIRECT POST-PAID Dealer & Distributor Inquiries Invited Totally New Design Wing Aileron Permits OneNight Assembly 74 Wing Span 12 Consistance Chord Clark Y Wing Total Wing Area 864 Sq Plus Lifting Stab Quick Construction Box Fuselage Die-Cut Formers o Foolproof wing set-up use jigs accomplish ed pre-bent piece cabanes Vstruts fit pre-dadoed pre-drilled hardwood blocks thus eliminating special alignment o With 60 engine ailerons set minimum throw plane very docile trainer o With 60 engine ailerons set maximum throw plane handles like pattern ship will deliver thrills advanced R/C er - Illeefreted Ceededee MeeeI - Uehiee Cet PI.ed I1Aeed & 11. Pet - Qee5t5 114,, Peeqe ll,eee, 51Ileg SOPWITH PUP Kit 0L792 $11995 Retail ORLINE RIC INC P0 Box 12725 Salem OR 97309 Tel 503 792 --3627 Today big day earned enough points advance Expert class last week end first annual Meridian Mississippi K/C Club contest will fly Expert class 18th annual Crescent City K/C Club contest New Orleans LA next weekend So what great about today out practicing new pattern performed 2nd through 7th EightPoint Rolls may have 10-pointers scared death glad just complete satisfactorily per formed Eight-Point Roll before club judges Kirkland Memorial Contest shamed trying during judges training session last spring did mention above couple reasons First am very pleased wanted say something about significant though experience typifies pro gression pattern flier fly well enough earn sufficient advancement points must move up face new challenges new challenges make us better fliers enjoy hobby Ron Van Putte 12 Connie Drive Shalimar FL 32579 RC Helicopters/Chesney continued page 32 copter tie tacks tie tacks made fellow club member Al Gama personal favor very much appreciated would like see other CDs follow suit award hobby merchandise accomplishes several things keeps local hobby shop owners happy prevents CD being accused buying contest participation re EVENT PLACE 1 2nd 3rd Novice Intermediate Expert Scale RESULTS 1st 2nd 3rd 1 2nd 3rd 1 St 2nd 3rd duces dog-eat-dog competition has seen some contests substantial prizes awarded allows CD remain friends members hobby industry last least reduces likelihood sponsoring club empties its treasury activity cases represents minority interest club An added attraction years contest arrival full-scale Bell UH-1 D Iroquois helicopter US Army colors noontime event planned fellow MMACer Joe Vanacek Joes coworker friend Dave Haldane active Army Reserve War minster NAS Pennsylvania fly helicopters part training exercises Dave two fellow reservists gracious enough take time out schedule visit us chopper circled field first time make inspec PILOT Wash Martin Gary Quiring Tom Dalusio Joe Sera Ed Thielemann Jason Wolfson Mike Mas Al Decanjo Faye Peoples Larry Smith Wash Martin Bill Chang HELICOPTER Jet Ranger Heliboy Revolution 40 Heliboy Jet Ranger Commander Commander Heliboy Original Jet Ranger Jet Ranger Jet Ranger tion pass contestant food concession overheard say Wouldnt something landed MMACer said will contestant made mad dash landing area 1 3 entries Novice Class seven entries Intermediate Class six entries Expert Class five entries Scale Event also flew other classes no scale-only entries now time again thank club members helped running contest official roster includes Contest Director Horace Hagen Registrar Carol Vanacek Flight Line Coordinators Dick Robbins Bob Bennett Frequency Control Dick Robbins Score Keepers Jim Hamer Dave Barry Pat Barry Judges Henry Goedkoop Bud Roane Joe Vanacek Rich Border Dick NewJanuary1980 115 0 Fl ASS C,I KIT ALSO040 & riad .. UDES net Fell 5eed KIId P1. TWO MORE GREAT VALUES FROM ORLINE 1 -i Winning Ideas FOURMOST RETRACTABLE TOW HOOK RELEASE Price $575 Simplest reliable device avail able After line released hook retracts body unit leaving smooth surface bot tom aircraft No special attach ments required Weight tAoz PRICE 525 40 AIRFLO ENGINE MOUNT IDEAL FOR QUICKY 500 R FOURMOST PRODUCTS Fuel Fitting SetsFuel Manifold Strut FairingsGapless Hinge Slotter Fuel Shut Off Gapless Hinges Cockpit Coaming 049/051 Airflow Engine Mounts Send SASE Complete Information FUR~T 4040 24th Ave Forest Grove OR 97116 PRODUCTS Phone 503 357-2732 CUSTOM TUNED ENGINES Hera ORGANIZED set 4 Stardy ties holdS Over COMPETITION ACCESSORIES4 years yoo tao,te 8 II niegazmes Cox O49iO5l Specialists4 MAG FILES $495 Send 5495 plus 51 00 brochure send 1 5c stamp ustom Krattsmanship BrochureBox 2699 Laguna HiIls CA 92653 PO BOX 388-K 714 830-5162DOVER NH 0U20 pit trouble trying chickenhopper .. naged first K&B 35 Super Slow plane 720. also ran third Chads plane 817 also won Mouse Class Ion windy afternoon woe fully long time No showed up Fast Rat ran Juniors profiles Chad won 749 Jimmy Falth Norms boy Im sort leading one-man crusade get guys racing just Chad have six men three father-son teams maybe two others too bad too bad indeed Damn fine effort ask Another couple father-son teams beginning see year Jim Timmy Ong Alexandria Louisiana George Mitchell Cleveland Kenner Louisiana get contest see half dozen Junior fliers Daddy helping out pit get kinds excited about what future can bring its kind display leads own progeny can itso can type resolve just now being displayed own son Kris Well have new Flite Streak Cox Black Widow did go out yesterday flew OK first few flights werent blazing successes forgotten dizzy can get out &t desire now Im sure going try stop leads back original words topic wonder programs aimed kids really arent interested start will ever succeed wonder future model aviation isnt hands fathers now selves active way can comb Mike Pills Jim Harner Mike Horn Dick Robbins Lew Boyce Bruce Horvath Lance Schneider special thanks chief cook Linda Goed koop assistants Susan Hagen Dot Roane running very efficient food conces sion Dave Chesney Rt 9 Box 621A Greensboro NC 27409 Heinkel 1 00/Sheeks continued page 37 glue formers around tank soit will slide out smug doing dry pull rear fuse together glue install wing 5-minute epoxy Next bend 3/32 pushrod making sure -in aluminum bushing tubing before Solder place elevator control form Now slide place solder wing flap horn Slide stab back forth until both aligned epoxy Now good stuff completed install formers shown plans begin planking blocking alrcraft its final shape Build cowl nose section ship after engine has fitted blind mounting nuts installed Thought forgotten didnt engine place shape nose around 2-in spinner Remember engine will have set 4 plate use HP motor mounts will have cut order tank sit above motor ship its wheels Paul said makes run smoother changing speeds inverted know worked went metal plate other engines also could used Install canopy rudder fillets Now sand ship little things forgot sit back drink Diet Pepsi Im getting fatter day through enjoying balsa wonder paint jewel get ready fly Remember has ajob adven ture enjoy fullest good luck CL Racing/Lee continued page 38 contests around country Most time family has gone too District VIII contests particular treats family weve made quite slot good friends far away New Orleans Dallas/Fort Worth thing has really marked year competition has number junior fliers have emerged Typically have sons fliers working Daddy using some old equipment also building new stuff too some teams really starting quite well pair comes mind Mike Randy Wheeler Mesquite Texas up near Dallas Randy eight year has flying little over year really getting good Mike went WinstonSalem summer walked away lot gold repeated several other contests later summer Another team Ed Moorman stepson Chad Stewart Elgin AFB Florida Heres some words Ed will give some feeling Chads work Just returned District V meet Jacksonville guys panhandle did very well Chad took 1-2 Florida Slow Rat. other members Norm Faith took third . AMA OSs 58s product review product review product review Top Flite has introduced interesting model legendary carrier fighter F8F-2 Bee rcat Bearcat has wing span 60 length 43 designed powered 60 engine Top Flite features balsa S uperform construction fuselage formed landing gear two-piece extra strong injection-molded cowl anda clear plastic canopy partsare diecutand marked easy identification Machine cut strips used alignment jig assure thing goes togethercorrectly kitalso includes fully illustrated checkoff construction booklet Other informative material contained kit includes 24-page booklet Grumman F8F Bearcat Aero Publishers book contains historical commentary selected photographic material covering aspects aircraft Four pages color drawings should help serious modeler product review product review product review 116 Model Aviation Stand-Off R/C F8F-2 Bearcat Top Flits Models Inc. 1901 N Narragansett Ave. Chicago IL 60639
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/01
Page Numbers: 32, 115, 116
OUR 4th annual East Coast R/C Helicopter Champs held August 19 1979 year weatherman really smiled us Al though gasoline shortage still us some extent contest participation quite good 26 entries hoped see increase contestants over last year especially novice category because recent formation new club New Jersey KC Helicopter Society Out membership 32 three competed six others came observe Yet two fly-ins held June July total 20 members attend 10 actually flew hope see novices next years contest An interesting change took place year cause greater number Intermediate Expert contestants 7 6 respectively associated 7- 1 1-minute flying-time limits marked increase resulted length time required complete round competition Thus first round took over four hours complete using single flight line second flight line opened second round reduced running time less two hours During 1978 contest season became ap parent AMA Expert Free-Style event presently written AMA rulebook outof-date Some new helicopters became available allowed pilot fly 16 freestyle maneuvers allotted three minutes Sixteen maneuvers such short time frame made almost impossible judges score maneuvers quality maneuvers observed lower However though maneuvers lower quality sometimes unrecognizable pilot very maneuverable machine could win Expert event because number maneuvers multiplied K-factors resulted high score other hand pilot less maneuver able machine flew fewer maneuvers very smooth precise did have chance win although may fact have better pilot contest aim select best pilot based smoothness precision pilot can fly maneuvers shortest time frame As chairman AMA Advisory Committee R/C Helicopters received inputs led try experiment therefore decided modify Expert schedule such pilot selected six maneuvers including landing fromthe ExpertFree-Style list time limit maneuvers extended four minutes maneuvers could changed round round after score sheets handed judges also received some criticisms K-factors presently assigned change made also K-factors following maneuvers K-Factor #Maneuver Descriptionoldnew 153600hovernose in2530 163e00hovertail 450 lowfr 1520 17Stationary hoverpilot circles chopper2520 1850-foot hoveri 800 tail turn 1520 23Vertical eightferris wheel3025 24Loop3525 25Roll3525 27Stall turn3600 descending1520 28Autorotation landing3525 Judging comments made contes tants above changes well received As CDI dont like make changes per se case rapidly changing sport changes means have testing new ideas Hopefully will able incorporate some improvements next AMA rulebook contest also marked first time AMA Scale event included competi tion change welcomed quite few spectators contestants also over heard say last years contest getting weary looking machines fly like helicopters look like helicopters Only type scale helicopter flown event Jet Ranger Hopefully next year will see few new scale machines add some variety event Another change tried first time year no hobby merchandise awarded prizes Instead awarded trophies unique gifts such contest T-shirts out-ofprint helicopter books some very neat heli Continued page 115 32 Model Aviation Editors Note Occasionally colum nists preventedfmm meeting deadline because other work loads will invite anot expert hisfieldtofihl inforhim Daves guest issue Horace Hagen discusses 4th Annual MMACEast Coast RIC Helicopter Cha mpion ships Winners Rear L/RMike Mas Ed Thialemann Bill Cheng Faye Peoples Larry Smith Wash MartinTom Daluslo Jason Wolfson Front LIR Al Decanio Gary Quiring Joe Sara son changed Larry ci,tri uuiiy UUfyrCtUICtUU uiy t. LI morace Hagen first-place win Scale nt winner third place Novice year-c.. Ralph Dalusio calling him flight Ralph expert pilot ORLINE RICS NEWEST CREATIONI FOKKER DV11 Kit 0L781 $9750 Retail SEE YOUR DEALER OR ORDER DIRECT POST-PAID Dealer & Distributor Inquiries Invited Totally New Design Wing Aileron Permits OneNight Assembly 74 Wing Span 12 Consistance Chord Clark Y Wing Total Wing Area 864 Sq Plus Lifting Stab Quick Construction Box Fuselage Die-Cut Formers o Foolproof wing set-up use jigs accomplish ed pre-bent piece cabanes Vstruts fit pre-dadoed pre-drilled hardwood blocks thus eliminating special alignment o With 60 engine ailerons set minimum throw plane very docile trainer o With 60 engine ailerons set maximum throw plane handles like pattern ship will deliver thrills advanced R/C er - Illeefreted Ceededee MeeeI - Uehiee Cet PI.ed I1Aeed & 11. Pet - Qee5t5 114,, Peeqe ll,eee, 51Ileg SOPWITH PUP Kit 0L792 $11995 Retail ORLINE RIC INC P0 Box 12725 Salem OR 97309 Tel 503 792 --3627 Today big day earned enough points advance Expert class last week end first annual Meridian Mississippi K/C Club contest will fly Expert class 18th annual Crescent City K/C Club contest New Orleans LA next weekend So what great about today out practicing new pattern performed 2nd through 7th EightPoint Rolls may have 10-pointers scared death glad just complete satisfactorily per formed Eight-Point Roll before club judges Kirkland Memorial Contest shamed trying during judges training session last spring did mention above couple reasons First am very pleased wanted say something about significant though experience typifies pro gression pattern flier fly well enough earn sufficient advancement points must move up face new challenges new challenges make us better fliers enjoy hobby Ron Van Putte 12 Connie Drive Shalimar FL 32579 RC Helicopters/Chesney continued page 32 copter tie tacks tie tacks made fellow club member Al Gama personal favor very much appreciated would like see other CDs follow suit award hobby merchandise accomplishes several things keeps local hobby shop owners happy prevents CD being accused buying contest participation re EVENT PLACE 1 2nd 3rd Novice Intermediate Expert Scale RESULTS 1st 2nd 3rd 1 2nd 3rd 1 St 2nd 3rd duces dog-eat-dog competition has seen some contests substantial prizes awarded allows CD remain friends members hobby industry last least reduces likelihood sponsoring club empties its treasury activity cases represents minority interest club An added attraction years contest arrival full-scale Bell UH-1 D Iroquois helicopter US Army colors noontime event planned fellow MMACer Joe Vanacek Joes coworker friend Dave Haldane active Army Reserve War minster NAS Pennsylvania fly helicopters part training exercises Dave two fellow reservists gracious enough take time out schedule visit us chopper circled field first time make inspec PILOT Wash Martin Gary Quiring Tom Dalusio Joe Sera Ed Thielemann Jason Wolfson Mike Mas Al Decanjo Faye Peoples Larry Smith Wash Martin Bill Chang HELICOPTER Jet Ranger Heliboy Revolution 40 Heliboy Jet Ranger Commander Commander Heliboy Original Jet Ranger Jet Ranger Jet Ranger tion pass contestant food concession overheard say Wouldnt something landed MMACer said will contestant made mad dash landing area 1 3 entries Novice Class seven entries Intermediate Class six entries Expert Class five entries Scale Event also flew other classes no scale-only entries now time again thank club members helped running contest official roster includes Contest Director Horace Hagen Registrar Carol Vanacek Flight Line Coordinators Dick Robbins Bob Bennett Frequency Control Dick Robbins Score Keepers Jim Hamer Dave Barry Pat Barry Judges Henry Goedkoop Bud Roane Joe Vanacek Rich Border Dick NewJanuary1980 115 0 Fl ASS C,I KIT ALSO040 & riad .. UDES net Fell 5eed KIId P1. TWO MORE GREAT VALUES FROM ORLINE 1 -i Winning Ideas FOURMOST RETRACTABLE TOW HOOK RELEASE Price $575 Simplest reliable device avail able After line released hook retracts body unit leaving smooth surface bot tom aircraft No special attach ments required Weight tAoz PRICE 525 40 AIRFLO ENGINE MOUNT IDEAL FOR QUICKY 500 R FOURMOST PRODUCTS Fuel Fitting SetsFuel Manifold Strut FairingsGapless Hinge Slotter Fuel Shut Off Gapless Hinges Cockpit Coaming 049/051 Airflow Engine Mounts Send SASE Complete Information FUR~T 4040 24th Ave Forest Grove OR 97116 PRODUCTS Phone 503 357-2732 CUSTOM TUNED ENGINES Hera ORGANIZED set 4 Stardy ties holdS Over COMPETITION ACCESSORIES4 years yoo tao,te 8 II niegazmes Cox O49iO5l Specialists4 MAG FILES $495 Send 5495 plus 51 00 brochure send 1 5c stamp ustom Krattsmanship BrochureBox 2699 Laguna HiIls CA 92653 PO BOX 388-K 714 830-5162DOVER NH 0U20 pit trouble trying chickenhopper .. naged first K&B 35 Super Slow plane 720. also ran third Chads plane 817 also won Mouse Class Ion windy afternoon woe fully long time No showed up Fast Rat ran Juniors profiles Chad won 749 Jimmy Falth Norms boy Im sort leading one-man crusade get guys racing just Chad have six men three father-son teams maybe two others too bad too bad indeed Damn fine effort ask Another couple father-son teams beginning see year Jim Timmy Ong Alexandria Louisiana George Mitchell Cleveland Kenner Louisiana get contest see half dozen Junior fliers Daddy helping out pit get kinds excited about what future can bring its kind display leads own progeny can itso can type resolve just now being displayed own son Kris Well have new Flite Streak Cox Black Widow did go out yesterday flew OK first few flights werent blazing successes forgotten dizzy can get out &t desire now Im sure going try stop leads back original words topic wonder programs aimed kids really arent interested start will ever succeed wonder future model aviation isnt hands fathers now selves active way can comb Mike Pills Jim Harner Mike Horn Dick Robbins Lew Boyce Bruce Horvath Lance Schneider special thanks chief cook Linda Goed koop assistants Susan Hagen Dot Roane running very efficient food conces sion Dave Chesney Rt 9 Box 621A Greensboro NC 27409 Heinkel 1 00/Sheeks continued page 37 glue formers around tank soit will slide out smug doing dry pull rear fuse together glue install wing 5-minute epoxy Next bend 3/32 pushrod making sure -in aluminum bushing tubing before Solder place elevator control form Now slide place solder wing flap horn Slide stab back forth until both aligned epoxy Now good stuff completed install formers shown plans begin planking blocking alrcraft its final shape Build cowl nose section ship after engine has fitted blind mounting nuts installed Thought forgotten didnt engine place shape nose around 2-in spinner Remember engine will have set 4 plate use HP motor mounts will have cut order tank sit above motor ship its wheels Paul said makes run smoother changing speeds inverted know worked went metal plate other engines also could used Install canopy rudder fillets Now sand ship little things forgot sit back drink Diet Pepsi Im getting fatter day through enjoying balsa wonder paint jewel get ready fly Remember has ajob adven ture enjoy fullest good luck CL Racing/Lee continued page 38 contests around country Most time family has gone too District VIII contests particular treats family weve made quite slot good friends far away New Orleans Dallas/Fort Worth thing has really marked year competition has number junior fliers have emerged Typically have sons fliers working Daddy using some old equipment also building new stuff too some teams really starting quite well pair comes mind Mike Randy Wheeler Mesquite Texas up near Dallas Randy eight year has flying little over year really getting good Mike went WinstonSalem summer walked away lot gold repeated several other contests later summer Another team Ed Moorman stepson Chad Stewart Elgin AFB Florida Heres some words Ed will give some feeling Chads work Just returned District V meet Jacksonville guys panhandle did very well Chad took 1-2 Florida Slow Rat. other members Norm Faith took third . AMA OSs 58s product review product review product review Top Flite has introduced interesting model legendary carrier fighter F8F-2 Bee rcat Bearcat has wing span 60 length 43 designed powered 60 engine Top Flite features balsa S uperform construction fuselage formed landing gear two-piece extra strong injection-molded cowl anda clear plastic canopy partsare diecutand marked easy identification Machine cut strips used alignment jig assure thing goes togethercorrectly kitalso includes fully illustrated checkoff construction booklet Other informative material contained kit includes 24-page booklet Grumman F8F Bearcat Aero Publishers book contains historical commentary selected photographic material covering aspects aircraft Four pages color drawings should help serious modeler product review product review product review 116 Model Aviation Stand-Off R/C F8F-2 Bearcat Top Flits Models Inc. 1901 N Narragansett Ave. Chicago IL 60639