Radio C onE rot Helicopters Dave Chesney FINISHED MY SX8 Ive begun famili arizing myself new machine Im enjoy ing renewed regularity RC Helicopter flying nervously look forward participating first contest quite As men tioned last month Glenn Willison have going local school practice flying skills too enjoyable situation since until Glenn joined feeling like Maytag repairman Greensboro needs Helifliers enthusiasm flying RC Helicopters seems somewhat dependent upon having around other folks similar interest despite sport fliers priorities few activities gather interested people like contest Now getting beginners participate contest experts may asking lot considering fact activity still fledgling stages compared say Pylon Racing Pattern beginner novice Heli copter pilots should intimidated big boys still learning Besides experts can sure answer lot questions between rounds flying Horace Hagen sends report photos 6th Annual East Coast RC Helicopter Championship 6th annual East Coast RC Helicopter Championships held August 16 1981 Although weather appeared threatening day before contest really lucked out again have last three years gorgeous day end last years contest stated would run another contest because poor attendance said time 18 entries sufficient justify effort However number events have taken place since time major being introduc tion number lower-priced kits gave hope increased participation Novice class Well fooled again None newlyintroduced kits flown contest Fortunately attendance better last 2 years contest spite seven 3 entries Novice class five entries Inter- 4 mediate seven entries Expert five entries Scale total 24 Before years contest set goal 20 entries minimum number needed next year Thus appears though am committed time least 6th Annual East Coast RC Helicopter Championships Final Standings AMA Novice Max score 5400 1 Sam Newhouse3540 2 Dick Slutz3495 3 Dick Walter2085 4 Al Kelly2025 AMA Intermediate Max score 9900 Doug Law7365 2 Tom Dalusio6600 3 Steve Habershaw5340 4 Harry Lodovico4770 AMA Expert Max score 21900 Paul Terceiro12850 2 Bill Cane12720 3 Faye Peoples12590 4 Jason Wolfson10870 AMA Scale Max score 1800 Bill Cane1145 Paul Terceiro1074 Harry Lodovico958 Ed Thieleman858 number new procedures tried years contest may interest fellow Contest Directors previous contests have problem completing three rounds Continued page 108 44 Model Aviation Tom Unger flies Heliboy judges Sixth East Coast Heli copter Championships Mechanic/caller Al Kelly left Part pit area East Coast Champs pretty gooa turnout gorgeous weather should have four five Scale entries display during judging Sam Newhouse takes hisAlouette II over Helipad *1 Al Kellywas Sams caller helper Sam won Novice class PIBERGLASS COWLSL UNIVERSAL RADIALS 5 diameter-3% deep600 5 diameter-3 deep650 6 diameter-5 deep1200 7 diameter-4 deep1000 7W diameter-5 deep1000 94 diameter-4 deep1200 9 diameter-S deep1200 10 diameter-9 deep2500 11 diameter-6 deep1800 11 Y diameter-7 deep2000 ASTRO FLIGHT Porterfield500 TOP- FLITE P-39 Aircobra600 P-40 Warhawk900 P-47-D Thunderbolt F-8-F-2 Bearcat F-4U Corsair1000 J-3 Cub800 WHEELPANTS 7 long 3 wheel700 8 long 3-4 wheel800 9 long 4-4W wheel900 10 long 4-SW wheel1000 11 long 4-4W wheel1100 12 long 5-6 wheel1200 SIG Kadet Kavalier Komander Kougar550 J-3 Cub600 Cessna 1S0 Liberty Sport Skybolt800 Smith Minibiplane Beech Bonanza .. 1000 COWLS FOR BEHRENS GIANT SCALE PLANS JB Special MK Ill Travel Air 2000 Fokker D-VII1500 Travel Air 4000 $2000 wheelpants1000 JACK STAFFORD B-24 set 41200 NEW MAULE LUNAR ROCKET MS Cowl 00Windshield 0 ORDERING INFORMATION Add $1 50 shipping Charge within US $200 outside US New York residents add 7% Ma ii order FIBERGLASS MASTERsales tax * FOR IN FORMATION ON PLANS PO Box 1 34M Bayshore NY 11 706 Write Behrens Plan Service 31-27 Healy Avenue Far RoCkaway NY 11691 call 212 337-6987 QUARTER SCALE J-3Cub1000 Stinson Voyager 1200 Fleet Biplane CONCEPT 1200 Aeronca Champ BUD NOSEN ..... 1800 Mr Mulligan BUD NOSEN 2000 P-Si Mustang BUD NOSEN 2000 P-47-D Jug BUD NOSEN 2500 Citabria cowl 800 wheelpants .. 900 PICA FW 190 D-9 Waco F-31000 Cessna 182 Bucker Jungmeister1200 T-28B Trojan1500 JEMCO PT-19600 FW 190 D-9650 ABM-3 Zero800 AT-S North American1000 F-6-F Hellcat F-4U Corsairor P-47-DJug . 1200 Just record 1982 will year F3B team selections again sighting devices mentioned can help club lend support contests units small enough portable enough set up practice sessions much less effort before Have Dan Pruss Rt 2 Box 49D Plainfiei4 IL 60544 RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued page 43 wing dihedral theres enough wing dihedral airplane may roll left So least two things can done improve roll coupling yaw commands First wing dihedral can increased Second location vertical tin aerodynamic center can moved closer fuselage axis putting some vertical fin bottom fuselage via ventral fin Pattern fliers have special problem because dont want rolling moment gener ated rudder deflected thats will see lot Pattern airplanes ventral fins close attention correct wing dihedral angle two rolling moments cancel other rudder deflected just got copy 1981 Nats issue November somewhat disappointed published list results Once again year top 10 Pattern finalists event made list Like other contestants wanted find out just finished Lets hope theres enough room next Nats issue publish complete list contestant placings way next Nats will probably lot cooler several have recent years Lakehurst NAS often has benefit being cooler during summer other sites due moderating effect shore breezes Atlantic Ocean fact may tery cool I DESIGNED BY BILL EVANS FOR YOU STANDARD KIT $8995 - Epoxy Fiberglass Fuselage - Foam Cores - Ply Wing Sheeting - Gear Formed - Balsa Parts Cot Shape - Sliding Tray - Foil Size Plans BASIC KIT $5995 Glass Fuse Cores - Ply Plans Add 5300 s5pe,iq CA resderds odd e See YOUr Deale o o de f om BILL EVANS AIR/CRAFT 20825 1/2 Roscue Blvd Canoga Park CA 91305 213 709-0894 remember attending Pattern contest 10 years ago stationed Andrews AFB near Washington DC weekend temperature hit 900 during day Washington about 650 Lakehurst wind almost blew clothes off backs Don Lowe took turns sharing old grubby blanket kept car have never seen blimp hangar going Lakehurst will offer real treat Some largest blimp hangars world Lakehurst big can have own weather inside days conditions right has rained inside biggest hangars wasnt raining outside received update Dow Corning antifoaming agent fuel John Perault La Grange IN called Model Atiation editorial office told found out Q antifoaming agent discontinued 1976 has replaced DB-l00 sells $8 per pound individuals companies available Dow Corning d~tors 5-gallon can about $300 ll Dow Coming 800 248-2345 t what need will tell tarest distributor located local distributor may send free sample did thanks John Perault called long distance own expense Ron Van Pulle 111 Sleepy Oaks Rd Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 RC Helicopters/Chesney Continued page 44 competition day number entries exceeded 20 Two years ago 26 contestants used two flight lines laid out 90 degrees other due field limitations number complaints heard because flight line perfectly aligned prevail ing wind other creates unfair competitive edge should avoided year anticipated same relative num ber entries four classes past contests consisted approximately same number entries Novice class Scale Intermediate Expert classes combined Thus set up second flight line Novices Whoever said CDs job easy 108 Model Aviation SIMIlAR b40 40 Powered 50 Inch Flying Wing design makes flying wing practical reality everyone UKUbWIND 19 Powered 72 inch Semi Sailplane Son Seville featured Aug 1981 Model Aviation number entries years contest did follow previous patterns thus available time used efficiently possible However did complete four rounds Novice class three rounds remaining classes have able complete years past complaint have years contest poor turnout Novice class know pilots can fly well enough compete dont see Any pilot can hover over land three-foot diameter helipad potential winner Novice class anyone has idea would draw par ticipation Novice class would sure like hear experience have gained over past six years think time has come overhaul AMA RC Helicopter compe tition classes first place Expert class should replaced FAI class can groom top pilots international com petitions view absolute must addition think class should self suflicient mean Expert pilot should have fly Novice Intermediate well Expert maneuvers operate way fixed-wing competitions propose accomplished rearrang ing present maneuvers somewhat ex ample new Novice class could consist present maneuvers thru 5 new Intermediate class could consist maneuvers 1 6 7 12 14 26 new Expert class would consist FAI maneuvers possibili ties hope anyone interested compe tition will write presenting ideas As chairman AMA RC Helicopter Advisory Committee USA representative FAI F3C Subcommittee will best convince organizations involved im provements need made present rules finally would like thank member Monmouth Model Airplane Club par ticipated running contest job well done Please write Horace suggestions regarding competition rules maneuvers Horace Hagen 15 Parkway Place Red Bank NJ 07706 Perhaps suggestions will cad desirable contest format Schluter Cup meet Statesville NC just around corner hope fun-fly style contest will draw contestants later Meanwhile 5X8 1 impresses its smoothness difference between SX Heliboy hover Hard explain exactly like Ill try focus subject next month Date Chesnev Rt 9 Box 62 IA Greensboro NC 27409 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 45 usually found Out first time fly spring famous last words havent got lot us have found out hard way few minutes spent checking out things little proper care will go long way Before hang up plane winter take engine out clean up Flush out solvent alcohol usually take Out plug probably wont able use next year anyway Now using light motor oil Marvel Mystery Oil lubricate engine thorContinued page 112 BFJ2L4JVC/I DECAThLCON top quality kit Pilot has wingspan 96-1/3 inches 1 519 sq inch area 60 long flies very well 22 Quadra engine Kit features numbered die-cut hand-machined parts pre-cut windows 3-dimensional detailed instrument panel full-size plans photo building guide pre-formed cowl wheel pants p1us much moreList Price 0495 E&R Price. $22995 ENGINES Quadra R balanced Quadra will run much am oother deliver up 10% horsepowerList price including balancing 4995 E&R Price. $9995 Kawasaki delivers 4-horsepower ready run lust comes out its box delivers very smooth powerfrom slow idle tofull throttlewithout 4-cycling midrange good engine heavy birds RADIOS Futaba channel FP-6FN complete charger including E&R special heavy-duty 1/4 scale package package contains 1 1 800 MAH heavy duty battery pack 4- 154 oz extra heavy-duty servos also included 1 -27 oz servo use throttle control include four large 154oz servos lets install side wing ailerons Extra 154 oz servos stock want use flaps $4299 ea List Price 3790 E&R Price 699 AIRPLANE KITS Kits Pilot have special price 0 B 40S isa shoulderwing sport model using 40 engine 4-channel radio OR 405 has wing span 59 inchesList Price 995 E&R Price. $5299 have other kits stock ranging 52-inch wingapans through 9-feet GLOW ENGINES Fox -Ball Bearing less/muffler$7406 Fox gle 111 Ball Bearing less/muffler$9650 Fox Ball Bearing less/muffler$9650 EEtR Hobbies stocks other accessories send $100 catalog Add $600 ea Airplane Kit Radio Engine $300 up 10 accessories UPS handling A 1 10 ______ Edgeley rdD 8433 1HobbIeS JET HAWK FA PHANTOMEAGLE HUNDER D IRb REVENGER H T1TAIL TLAS BOOTLEGGER COR ZLI 50 L LASER 20PEI KIN OBRA R40kiGER~6iAN WKF AGLELLEYKI WT02UP FLY S HAN*UNO REURO RI ENGERT1r fATLASROOTLECGE ZLIN Z50L LASER 20 -G3 FLYiNG TIGER PLANE JAN Local Dealer Send $100 Catalog anuary 1982 109
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/01
Page Numbers: 44, 108, 109
Radio C onE rot Helicopters Dave Chesney FINISHED MY SX8 Ive begun famili arizing myself new machine Im enjoy ing renewed regularity RC Helicopter flying nervously look forward participating first contest quite As men tioned last month Glenn Willison have going local school practice flying skills too enjoyable situation since until Glenn joined feeling like Maytag repairman Greensboro needs Helifliers enthusiasm flying RC Helicopters seems somewhat dependent upon having around other folks similar interest despite sport fliers priorities few activities gather interested people like contest Now getting beginners participate contest experts may asking lot considering fact activity still fledgling stages compared say Pylon Racing Pattern beginner novice Heli copter pilots should intimidated big boys still learning Besides experts can sure answer lot questions between rounds flying Horace Hagen sends report photos 6th Annual East Coast RC Helicopter Championship 6th annual East Coast RC Helicopter Championships held August 16 1981 Although weather appeared threatening day before contest really lucked out again have last three years gorgeous day end last years contest stated would run another contest because poor attendance said time 18 entries sufficient justify effort However number events have taken place since time major being introduc tion number lower-priced kits gave hope increased participation Novice class Well fooled again None newlyintroduced kits flown contest Fortunately attendance better last 2 years contest spite seven 3 entries Novice class five entries Inter- 4 mediate seven entries Expert five entries Scale total 24 Before years contest set goal 20 entries minimum number needed next year Thus appears though am committed time least 6th Annual East Coast RC Helicopter Championships Final Standings AMA Novice Max score 5400 1 Sam Newhouse3540 2 Dick Slutz3495 3 Dick Walter2085 4 Al Kelly2025 AMA Intermediate Max score 9900 Doug Law7365 2 Tom Dalusio6600 3 Steve Habershaw5340 4 Harry Lodovico4770 AMA Expert Max score 21900 Paul Terceiro12850 2 Bill Cane12720 3 Faye Peoples12590 4 Jason Wolfson10870 AMA Scale Max score 1800 Bill Cane1145 Paul Terceiro1074 Harry Lodovico958 Ed Thieleman858 number new procedures tried years contest may interest fellow Contest Directors previous contests have problem completing three rounds Continued page 108 44 Model Aviation Tom Unger flies Heliboy judges Sixth East Coast Heli copter Championships Mechanic/caller Al Kelly left Part pit area East Coast Champs pretty gooa turnout gorgeous weather should have four five Scale entries display during judging Sam Newhouse takes hisAlouette II over Helipad *1 Al Kellywas Sams caller helper Sam won Novice class PIBERGLASS COWLSL UNIVERSAL RADIALS 5 diameter-3% deep600 5 diameter-3 deep650 6 diameter-5 deep1200 7 diameter-4 deep1000 7W diameter-5 deep1000 94 diameter-4 deep1200 9 diameter-S deep1200 10 diameter-9 deep2500 11 diameter-6 deep1800 11 Y diameter-7 deep2000 ASTRO FLIGHT Porterfield500 TOP- FLITE P-39 Aircobra600 P-40 Warhawk900 P-47-D Thunderbolt F-8-F-2 Bearcat F-4U Corsair1000 J-3 Cub800 WHEELPANTS 7 long 3 wheel700 8 long 3-4 wheel800 9 long 4-4W wheel900 10 long 4-SW wheel1000 11 long 4-4W wheel1100 12 long 5-6 wheel1200 SIG Kadet Kavalier Komander Kougar550 J-3 Cub600 Cessna 1S0 Liberty Sport Skybolt800 Smith Minibiplane Beech Bonanza .. 1000 COWLS FOR BEHRENS GIANT SCALE PLANS JB Special MK Ill Travel Air 2000 Fokker D-VII1500 Travel Air 4000 $2000 wheelpants1000 JACK STAFFORD B-24 set 41200 NEW MAULE LUNAR ROCKET MS Cowl 00Windshield 0 ORDERING INFORMATION Add $1 50 shipping Charge within US $200 outside US New York residents add 7% Ma ii order FIBERGLASS MASTERsales tax * FOR IN FORMATION ON PLANS PO Box 1 34M Bayshore NY 11 706 Write Behrens Plan Service 31-27 Healy Avenue Far RoCkaway NY 11691 call 212 337-6987 QUARTER SCALE J-3Cub1000 Stinson Voyager 1200 Fleet Biplane CONCEPT 1200 Aeronca Champ BUD NOSEN ..... 1800 Mr Mulligan BUD NOSEN 2000 P-Si Mustang BUD NOSEN 2000 P-47-D Jug BUD NOSEN 2500 Citabria cowl 800 wheelpants .. 900 PICA FW 190 D-9 Waco F-31000 Cessna 182 Bucker Jungmeister1200 T-28B Trojan1500 JEMCO PT-19600 FW 190 D-9650 ABM-3 Zero800 AT-S North American1000 F-6-F Hellcat F-4U Corsairor P-47-DJug . 1200 Just record 1982 will year F3B team selections again sighting devices mentioned can help club lend support contests units small enough portable enough set up practice sessions much less effort before Have Dan Pruss Rt 2 Box 49D Plainfiei4 IL 60544 RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued page 43 wing dihedral theres enough wing dihedral airplane may roll left So least two things can done improve roll coupling yaw commands First wing dihedral can increased Second location vertical tin aerodynamic center can moved closer fuselage axis putting some vertical fin bottom fuselage via ventral fin Pattern fliers have special problem because dont want rolling moment gener ated rudder deflected thats will see lot Pattern airplanes ventral fins close attention correct wing dihedral angle two rolling moments cancel other rudder deflected just got copy 1981 Nats issue November somewhat disappointed published list results Once again year top 10 Pattern finalists event made list Like other contestants wanted find out just finished Lets hope theres enough room next Nats issue publish complete list contestant placings way next Nats will probably lot cooler several have recent years Lakehurst NAS often has benefit being cooler during summer other sites due moderating effect shore breezes Atlantic Ocean fact may tery cool I DESIGNED BY BILL EVANS FOR YOU STANDARD KIT $8995 - Epoxy Fiberglass Fuselage - Foam Cores - Ply Wing Sheeting - Gear Formed - Balsa Parts Cot Shape - Sliding Tray - Foil Size Plans BASIC KIT $5995 Glass Fuse Cores - Ply Plans Add 5300 s5pe,iq CA resderds odd e See YOUr Deale o o de f om BILL EVANS AIR/CRAFT 20825 1/2 Roscue Blvd Canoga Park CA 91305 213 709-0894 remember attending Pattern contest 10 years ago stationed Andrews AFB near Washington DC weekend temperature hit 900 during day Washington about 650 Lakehurst wind almost blew clothes off backs Don Lowe took turns sharing old grubby blanket kept car have never seen blimp hangar going Lakehurst will offer real treat Some largest blimp hangars world Lakehurst big can have own weather inside days conditions right has rained inside biggest hangars wasnt raining outside received update Dow Corning antifoaming agent fuel John Perault La Grange IN called Model Atiation editorial office told found out Q antifoaming agent discontinued 1976 has replaced DB-l00 sells $8 per pound individuals companies available Dow Corning d~tors 5-gallon can about $300 ll Dow Coming 800 248-2345 t what need will tell tarest distributor located local distributor may send free sample did thanks John Perault called long distance own expense Ron Van Pulle 111 Sleepy Oaks Rd Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 RC Helicopters/Chesney Continued page 44 competition day number entries exceeded 20 Two years ago 26 contestants used two flight lines laid out 90 degrees other due field limitations number complaints heard because flight line perfectly aligned prevail ing wind other creates unfair competitive edge should avoided year anticipated same relative num ber entries four classes past contests consisted approximately same number entries Novice class Scale Intermediate Expert classes combined Thus set up second flight line Novices Whoever said CDs job easy 108 Model Aviation SIMIlAR b40 40 Powered 50 Inch Flying Wing design makes flying wing practical reality everyone UKUbWIND 19 Powered 72 inch Semi Sailplane Son Seville featured Aug 1981 Model Aviation number entries years contest did follow previous patterns thus available time used efficiently possible However did complete four rounds Novice class three rounds remaining classes have able complete years past complaint have years contest poor turnout Novice class know pilots can fly well enough compete dont see Any pilot can hover over land three-foot diameter helipad potential winner Novice class anyone has idea would draw par ticipation Novice class would sure like hear experience have gained over past six years think time has come overhaul AMA RC Helicopter compe tition classes first place Expert class should replaced FAI class can groom top pilots international com petitions view absolute must addition think class should self suflicient mean Expert pilot should have fly Novice Intermediate well Expert maneuvers operate way fixed-wing competitions propose accomplished rearrang ing present maneuvers somewhat ex ample new Novice class could consist present maneuvers thru 5 new Intermediate class could consist maneuvers 1 6 7 12 14 26 new Expert class would consist FAI maneuvers possibili ties hope anyone interested compe tition will write presenting ideas As chairman AMA RC Helicopter Advisory Committee USA representative FAI F3C Subcommittee will best convince organizations involved im provements need made present rules finally would like thank member Monmouth Model Airplane Club par ticipated running contest job well done Please write Horace suggestions regarding competition rules maneuvers Horace Hagen 15 Parkway Place Red Bank NJ 07706 Perhaps suggestions will cad desirable contest format Schluter Cup meet Statesville NC just around corner hope fun-fly style contest will draw contestants later Meanwhile 5X8 1 impresses its smoothness difference between SX Heliboy hover Hard explain exactly like Ill try focus subject next month Date Chesnev Rt 9 Box 62 IA Greensboro NC 27409 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 45 usually found Out first time fly spring famous last words havent got lot us have found out hard way few minutes spent checking out things little proper care will go long way Before hang up plane winter take engine out clean up Flush out solvent alcohol usually take Out plug probably wont able use next year anyway Now using light motor oil Marvel Mystery Oil lubricate engine thorContinued page 112 BFJ2L4JVC/I DECAThLCON top quality kit Pilot has wingspan 96-1/3 inches 1 519 sq inch area 60 long flies very well 22 Quadra engine Kit features numbered die-cut hand-machined parts pre-cut windows 3-dimensional detailed instrument panel full-size plans photo building guide pre-formed cowl wheel pants p1us much moreList Price 0495 E&R Price. $22995 ENGINES Quadra R balanced Quadra will run much am oother deliver up 10% horsepowerList price including balancing 4995 E&R Price. $9995 Kawasaki delivers 4-horsepower ready run lust comes out its box delivers very smooth powerfrom slow idle tofull throttlewithout 4-cycling midrange good engine heavy birds RADIOS Futaba channel FP-6FN complete charger including E&R special heavy-duty 1/4 scale package package contains 1 1 800 MAH heavy duty battery pack 4- 154 oz extra heavy-duty servos also included 1 -27 oz servo use throttle control include four large 154oz servos lets install side wing ailerons Extra 154 oz servos stock want use flaps $4299 ea List Price 3790 E&R Price 699 AIRPLANE KITS Kits Pilot have special price 0 B 40S isa shoulderwing sport model using 40 engine 4-channel radio OR 405 has wing span 59 inchesList Price 995 E&R Price. $5299 have other kits stock ranging 52-inch wingapans through 9-feet GLOW ENGINES Fox -Ball Bearing less/muffler$7406 Fox gle 111 Ball Bearing less/muffler$9650 Fox Ball Bearing less/muffler$9650 EEtR Hobbies stocks other accessories send $100 catalog Add $600 ea Airplane Kit Radio Engine $300 up 10 accessories UPS handling A 1 10 ______ Edgeley rdD 8433 1HobbIeS JET HAWK FA PHANTOMEAGLE HUNDER D IRb REVENGER H T1TAIL TLAS BOOTLEGGER COR ZLI 50 L LASER 20PEI KIN OBRA R40kiGER~6iAN WKF AGLELLEYKI WT02UP FLY S HAN*UNO REURO RI ENGERT1r fATLASROOTLECGE ZLIN Z50L LASER 20 -G3 FLYiNG TIGER PLANE JAN Local Dealer Send $100 Catalog anuary 1982 109
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/01
Page Numbers: 44, 108, 109
Radio C onE rot Helicopters Dave Chesney FINISHED MY SX8 Ive begun famili arizing myself new machine Im enjoy ing renewed regularity RC Helicopter flying nervously look forward participating first contest quite As men tioned last month Glenn Willison have going local school practice flying skills too enjoyable situation since until Glenn joined feeling like Maytag repairman Greensboro needs Helifliers enthusiasm flying RC Helicopters seems somewhat dependent upon having around other folks similar interest despite sport fliers priorities few activities gather interested people like contest Now getting beginners participate contest experts may asking lot considering fact activity still fledgling stages compared say Pylon Racing Pattern beginner novice Heli copter pilots should intimidated big boys still learning Besides experts can sure answer lot questions between rounds flying Horace Hagen sends report photos 6th Annual East Coast RC Helicopter Championship 6th annual East Coast RC Helicopter Championships held August 16 1981 Although weather appeared threatening day before contest really lucked out again have last three years gorgeous day end last years contest stated would run another contest because poor attendance said time 18 entries sufficient justify effort However number events have taken place since time major being introduc tion number lower-priced kits gave hope increased participation Novice class Well fooled again None newlyintroduced kits flown contest Fortunately attendance better last 2 years contest spite seven 3 entries Novice class five entries Inter- 4 mediate seven entries Expert five entries Scale total 24 Before years contest set goal 20 entries minimum number needed next year Thus appears though am committed time least 6th Annual East Coast RC Helicopter Championships Final Standings AMA Novice Max score 5400 1 Sam Newhouse3540 2 Dick Slutz3495 3 Dick Walter2085 4 Al Kelly2025 AMA Intermediate Max score 9900 Doug Law7365 2 Tom Dalusio6600 3 Steve Habershaw5340 4 Harry Lodovico4770 AMA Expert Max score 21900 Paul Terceiro12850 2 Bill Cane12720 3 Faye Peoples12590 4 Jason Wolfson10870 AMA Scale Max score 1800 Bill Cane1145 Paul Terceiro1074 Harry Lodovico958 Ed Thieleman858 number new procedures tried years contest may interest fellow Contest Directors previous contests have problem completing three rounds Continued page 108 44 Model Aviation Tom Unger flies Heliboy judges Sixth East Coast Heli copter Championships Mechanic/caller Al Kelly left Part pit area East Coast Champs pretty gooa turnout gorgeous weather should have four five Scale entries display during judging Sam Newhouse takes hisAlouette II over Helipad *1 Al Kellywas Sams caller helper Sam won Novice class PIBERGLASS COWLSL UNIVERSAL RADIALS 5 diameter-3% deep600 5 diameter-3 deep650 6 diameter-5 deep1200 7 diameter-4 deep1000 7W diameter-5 deep1000 94 diameter-4 deep1200 9 diameter-S deep1200 10 diameter-9 deep2500 11 diameter-6 deep1800 11 Y diameter-7 deep2000 ASTRO FLIGHT Porterfield500 TOP- FLITE P-39 Aircobra600 P-40 Warhawk900 P-47-D Thunderbolt F-8-F-2 Bearcat F-4U Corsair1000 J-3 Cub800 WHEELPANTS 7 long 3 wheel700 8 long 3-4 wheel800 9 long 4-4W wheel900 10 long 4-SW wheel1000 11 long 4-4W wheel1100 12 long 5-6 wheel1200 SIG Kadet Kavalier Komander Kougar550 J-3 Cub600 Cessna 1S0 Liberty Sport Skybolt800 Smith Minibiplane Beech Bonanza .. 1000 COWLS FOR BEHRENS GIANT SCALE PLANS JB Special MK Ill Travel Air 2000 Fokker D-VII1500 Travel Air 4000 $2000 wheelpants1000 JACK STAFFORD B-24 set 41200 NEW MAULE LUNAR ROCKET MS Cowl 00Windshield 0 ORDERING INFORMATION Add $1 50 shipping Charge within US $200 outside US New York residents add 7% Ma ii order FIBERGLASS MASTERsales tax * FOR IN FORMATION ON PLANS PO Box 1 34M Bayshore NY 11 706 Write Behrens Plan Service 31-27 Healy Avenue Far RoCkaway NY 11691 call 212 337-6987 QUARTER SCALE J-3Cub1000 Stinson Voyager 1200 Fleet Biplane CONCEPT 1200 Aeronca Champ BUD NOSEN ..... 1800 Mr Mulligan BUD NOSEN 2000 P-Si Mustang BUD NOSEN 2000 P-47-D Jug BUD NOSEN 2500 Citabria cowl 800 wheelpants .. 900 PICA FW 190 D-9 Waco F-31000 Cessna 182 Bucker Jungmeister1200 T-28B Trojan1500 JEMCO PT-19600 FW 190 D-9650 ABM-3 Zero800 AT-S North American1000 F-6-F Hellcat F-4U Corsairor P-47-DJug . 1200 Just record 1982 will year F3B team selections again sighting devices mentioned can help club lend support contests units small enough portable enough set up practice sessions much less effort before Have Dan Pruss Rt 2 Box 49D Plainfiei4 IL 60544 RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued page 43 wing dihedral theres enough wing dihedral airplane may roll left So least two things can done improve roll coupling yaw commands First wing dihedral can increased Second location vertical tin aerodynamic center can moved closer fuselage axis putting some vertical fin bottom fuselage via ventral fin Pattern fliers have special problem because dont want rolling moment gener ated rudder deflected thats will see lot Pattern airplanes ventral fins close attention correct wing dihedral angle two rolling moments cancel other rudder deflected just got copy 1981 Nats issue November somewhat disappointed published list results Once again year top 10 Pattern finalists event made list Like other contestants wanted find out just finished Lets hope theres enough room next Nats issue publish complete list contestant placings way next Nats will probably lot cooler several have recent years Lakehurst NAS often has benefit being cooler during summer other sites due moderating effect shore breezes Atlantic Ocean fact may tery cool I DESIGNED BY BILL EVANS FOR YOU STANDARD KIT $8995 - Epoxy Fiberglass Fuselage - Foam Cores - Ply Wing Sheeting - Gear Formed - Balsa Parts Cot Shape - Sliding Tray - Foil Size Plans BASIC KIT $5995 Glass Fuse Cores - Ply Plans Add 5300 s5pe,iq CA resderds odd e See YOUr Deale o o de f om BILL EVANS AIR/CRAFT 20825 1/2 Roscue Blvd Canoga Park CA 91305 213 709-0894 remember attending Pattern contest 10 years ago stationed Andrews AFB near Washington DC weekend temperature hit 900 during day Washington about 650 Lakehurst wind almost blew clothes off backs Don Lowe took turns sharing old grubby blanket kept car have never seen blimp hangar going Lakehurst will offer real treat Some largest blimp hangars world Lakehurst big can have own weather inside days conditions right has rained inside biggest hangars wasnt raining outside received update Dow Corning antifoaming agent fuel John Perault La Grange IN called Model Atiation editorial office told found out Q antifoaming agent discontinued 1976 has replaced DB-l00 sells $8 per pound individuals companies available Dow Corning d~tors 5-gallon can about $300 ll Dow Coming 800 248-2345 t what need will tell tarest distributor located local distributor may send free sample did thanks John Perault called long distance own expense Ron Van Pulle 111 Sleepy Oaks Rd Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 RC Helicopters/Chesney Continued page 44 competition day number entries exceeded 20 Two years ago 26 contestants used two flight lines laid out 90 degrees other due field limitations number complaints heard because flight line perfectly aligned prevail ing wind other creates unfair competitive edge should avoided year anticipated same relative num ber entries four classes past contests consisted approximately same number entries Novice class Scale Intermediate Expert classes combined Thus set up second flight line Novices Whoever said CDs job easy 108 Model Aviation SIMIlAR b40 40 Powered 50 Inch Flying Wing design makes flying wing practical reality everyone UKUbWIND 19 Powered 72 inch Semi Sailplane Son Seville featured Aug 1981 Model Aviation number entries years contest did follow previous patterns thus available time used efficiently possible However did complete four rounds Novice class three rounds remaining classes have able complete years past complaint have years contest poor turnout Novice class know pilots can fly well enough compete dont see Any pilot can hover over land three-foot diameter helipad potential winner Novice class anyone has idea would draw par ticipation Novice class would sure like hear experience have gained over past six years think time has come overhaul AMA RC Helicopter compe tition classes first place Expert class should replaced FAI class can groom top pilots international com petitions view absolute must addition think class should self suflicient mean Expert pilot should have fly Novice Intermediate well Expert maneuvers operate way fixed-wing competitions propose accomplished rearrang ing present maneuvers somewhat ex ample new Novice class could consist present maneuvers thru 5 new Intermediate class could consist maneuvers 1 6 7 12 14 26 new Expert class would consist FAI maneuvers possibili ties hope anyone interested compe tition will write presenting ideas As chairman AMA RC Helicopter Advisory Committee USA representative FAI F3C Subcommittee will best convince organizations involved im provements need made present rules finally would like thank member Monmouth Model Airplane Club par ticipated running contest job well done Please write Horace suggestions regarding competition rules maneuvers Horace Hagen 15 Parkway Place Red Bank NJ 07706 Perhaps suggestions will cad desirable contest format Schluter Cup meet Statesville NC just around corner hope fun-fly style contest will draw contestants later Meanwhile 5X8 1 impresses its smoothness difference between SX Heliboy hover Hard explain exactly like Ill try focus subject next month Date Chesnev Rt 9 Box 62 IA Greensboro NC 27409 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 45 usually found Out first time fly spring famous last words havent got lot us have found out hard way few minutes spent checking out things little proper care will go long way Before hang up plane winter take engine out clean up Flush out solvent alcohol usually take Out plug probably wont able use next year anyway Now using light motor oil Marvel Mystery Oil lubricate engine thorContinued page 112 BFJ2L4JVC/I DECAThLCON top quality kit Pilot has wingspan 96-1/3 inches 1 519 sq inch area 60 long flies very well 22 Quadra engine Kit features numbered die-cut hand-machined parts pre-cut windows 3-dimensional detailed instrument panel full-size plans photo building guide pre-formed cowl wheel pants p1us much moreList Price 0495 E&R Price. $22995 ENGINES Quadra R balanced Quadra will run much am oother deliver up 10% horsepowerList price including balancing 4995 E&R Price. $9995 Kawasaki delivers 4-horsepower ready run lust comes out its box delivers very smooth powerfrom slow idle tofull throttlewithout 4-cycling midrange good engine heavy birds RADIOS Futaba channel FP-6FN complete charger including E&R special heavy-duty 1/4 scale package package contains 1 1 800 MAH heavy duty battery pack 4- 154 oz extra heavy-duty servos also included 1 -27 oz servo use throttle control include four large 154oz servos lets install side wing ailerons Extra 154 oz servos stock want use flaps $4299 ea List Price 3790 E&R Price 699 AIRPLANE KITS Kits Pilot have special price 0 B 40S isa shoulderwing sport model using 40 engine 4-channel radio OR 405 has wing span 59 inchesList Price 995 E&R Price. $5299 have other kits stock ranging 52-inch wingapans through 9-feet GLOW ENGINES Fox -Ball Bearing less/muffler$7406 Fox gle 111 Ball Bearing less/muffler$9650 Fox Ball Bearing less/muffler$9650 EEtR Hobbies stocks other accessories send $100 catalog Add $600 ea Airplane Kit Radio Engine $300 up 10 accessories UPS handling A 1 10 ______ Edgeley rdD 8433 1HobbIeS JET HAWK FA PHANTOMEAGLE HUNDER D IRb REVENGER H T1TAIL TLAS BOOTLEGGER COR ZLI 50 L LASER 20PEI KIN OBRA R40kiGER~6iAN WKF AGLELLEYKI WT02UP FLY S HAN*UNO REURO RI ENGERT1r fATLASROOTLECGE ZLIN Z50L LASER 20 -G3 FLYiNG TIGER PLANE JAN Local Dealer Send $100 Catalog anuary 1982 109