Radio Control Pylon Racing Bill Hager IT HAS BEEN good years since anyone country has put out sincere effort compete FAI Pylon 1985 World Championships conjunction Nats guys just kind halfheartedly tried compete Well didnt very well through sparked some interest compete world level Besides Pylon Racers know dont want get beat So mind lets move 1986 1986 Lake Charles Nats FAI Pylon event turnout very low remember Nats report commented thought top guns holding back didnt want show competition what doing predicted very good turnout very competitive race team finals Smyrna TN October 27-28 1986 Well wasnt disappointed team finals selected three-team cadre represent US Pylon World Cham pionships scheduled April 16-20 1987 RAAF Laverton Airforce Base near Melbourne Australia site team finals Smyrna Airport Smyrna TN Contest Director Greg Doe Greg has host races includ ing NMPRA Championships years NMPRA Q500 Championships So best talent available organizational end meet weather man nice us provid ing temperatures nineties both days just short shower Saturday Fliers came corners USA Some just converted old Formula event although built new planes new designs just FAI us thought Dub Jett Brian Richmond Bruce Richmond calling both would ones beat However looked field racers found people such Pete Reed Ernie Nikodem Art Arro Bob Wallace Arnie Wile have racing years made wonder just would end up qualifying US team first round saw Dub Jett turn 119 others twenties up Round two saw Brian Richmond go 118 Bob Wallace Dave Shadel right behind 1 20s Round three Jett 117 round four Brian Richmond turning 117 Dave Shadel right behind 119 Round five saw Brian turn 11681which held up rest day Seven full rounds flown Saturday Sunday morning saw first round round eight meet winner Dave Shadel hitting 11628 new fast time meet Im sure what Dave didhut sure worked Hey gang Formula times seeing guys have racing years have just started tackling problems ofFAl Anyway Daves fast time short-lived days third round meets tenth final round Dub Jett pulled out stops turned 11409 Wow So result two days labor selection 1987 US F3D team Dub Jett first Brian Richmond second Dave Shadel third team manager selected Bob Wallace couldnt have better team represent us Lets have brief look what folks flying Dub Brian flying Denight Specials Supertigre X-40 engines prepared Jett Dave Shadel flying Stiletto Supertigre X-40 prepared Several other Continued page 146 FAI-required jury 1 team finals Ito R Bob Brown John Grigg CD Greg Doe Wayne Yeager photo right Charlie Brunner Center explaining wing new P-51 F3D plane Ron Schorr Dave Shadel 52 Model Aviation I-Al ylon ruies give ou 5GUflU5 iu ei started also require contestants wear hard hats Another race about start newest US F3D RC Pylon team Lto R Brian Richmond caller Bruce Richmond Dave Shadel team manager Bob Wallace caller Jim Shinohare Dub Jeff NEW FLYBABY-BIPE COMBO Outstanding Precision Handlmachine-cut Kits Made USA FLYBABY $7950 BIPE $9500 COMBO $11000 Span 56 44 Weight 4-5 lbs Wing load 22 & 14 oz Engine 30-45 FS 25-40 TS field conversion 10 mm AERO-PACER $8900 Sport-trainer Span 641/2 Weight 5-7 lbs Wing load 19-25 oz Engine 45-65 ES 29-45 TS Span 54 Weight 5-6 lbs Wing load 15 oz Engine 45-65 ES 35-50 TS Add $450 postaQe handling direct aalea Mich residents add 4% VISA Mastercard money order Dealer inquiry invited AEROOROME MODELS LTD 2623 5 Miller Rd Saginaw Ml 48603 517781-3000 IN STAGS PSI IEEEDMII UIPUENT MEW ZINIAII 52137 ci In 6135K NI mu ma CE 13-bishil $12335 flag *u U$122 N5115 mIsaim fivubihi$14235 flag S 48 Puss AuIy My 86231 EPANSiLSI W smut MUuss SINUSPUM $2335 IIIT$UU k Ems UUEIUKPun $23J1 INSIST SULK Jbi Ellis SMAlL 1233551PINE $2335 INHAT $3535 Jim Earns ACRISATPlANS $1335 SmSIT 83535 EAIAUEYIN$12335ZINDUS-U$121N SACNS4UBAR31 GUI 82353537531 AS FLOATS 48-114 subasis $2135ouailiti hi 84735 13 WWL WERS 5PM SpIs Stints 82135 PUNS UIPU SISAREADI 114 Ibdlruyl $2335 1I3TAYLUUMTSr1I3CENSIItz 82335 VULISFUNE ill thick Chinbi 82335 SsvusH-3U42SL$1235WEIOS-llIskUEudlds63435 PTagC liz TSP PLuS DTNATIIRIIST23% OfF uSSubIFUILTAUKSlSsz8L1532L 8735 PIUUUASS ANEW SuITS 5115 x32 icagStir 81135 Z4IiuwSmlm stap Sali lack hack sMO JIM MESSEDS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS Valley View Di 1i 43 Allegany NY 14796 adequately depict dazzling performance Electric does offer Such video will Im sure render nonbelievers extinct John wasnt taping either flying converted Big Birdie explaining new connector system visitors sold few hundred latter spot John tells car guys have also caught new connectors because getting noticeable increases performance because lower con nector losses photo some informa tion connectors column October 1986 Ken Myers K&W Enterprises Philadel phia nice display field expanding product line folding props well received Ken has making folders such applications FM Power quite some time broadening line meet growing Electric need line features range interchangeable blades hub sizes includes smaller diameters direct drive larger blades reduction drives dont have hard data tallies distinct impression have years Elec tric Fly speed reducers large props finding increased usage cant help drawing analogy increasing popularity fourstrokers swinging big blades compared fastwinding screaming Schnuerles popular past years Its case think modelers rediscovering value efficient thrust recall Bill Winters columns few years ago wherein lamented disappearance larger-stroke smaller-bore two-strokes Fifties favor high-winding screamers Some speed often emotionally appealing though less useful lifes ventures future column year saw Ed Warren Dallas TX become three-time visitor Electric Fly Ed really enjoys affair has key part formation new All-Electric sounds almost like All-American club new group Dallas Electric Aircraft Flyers DEAF shares field Eastfield Boomers Sailplane group information can contact Ed Warren 11122 Myrtice Dallas TX 75228 has two phone numbers 214 3212197 evenings weekends 214 8212358 working days Thats another Electric Fly another column Theres lots Electric info planned future columns sure renew AMA participation early keep uninterrupted supply MA coming mailbox Please direct comment question SASE please author Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 October issue ModelAirplane News devoted extensively Electric know ledge unprecedented undertaking magazine single issue havent already seen get Youll find worthwhile RC Old-Timers/Mathews Continued page 49 popular just SAM event also among sport fliers Id say Texaco model built use SAM competition five built informal fun-flying get-together use second letter Bob Langelius White Plains NY event would terrific think possibly real shot arm us turned off high-powered scary SAMtype machines Miss America photo took first place Eastern States Free Flight Cham pionships run VIA Texaco fine bridge between two disciplines first read Bobs letter looked pictures importance what saying sort escaped dawned have Free Flight contest has now included RC-Assist Duration event reflection cpens up whole new area forthe concept VIA Scale Duration Bob has sideline sells Texaco decals special props can correspond him 32 Clinton St White Plains NY 10603 Most competition-oriented SAM friends rather cool idea since already SAM RC-Assist events have overcrowding frequencies arent too wild about adding event So says VIA Scale Duration needs SAM event Im beginning lean toward idea adding VIA Scale Duration AMA event flown Free Flight contests As Bob says certainly would bridge gap between two disciplines would almost certainly generate some new interest Scale sons competed rather successfully Power Rubber Scale years immeasurable pleasure However idea putting much work model has potential crash oreven worsebe lost fly-away always limited flying con tests rely fun Consider will potential exists enlarging Earl Stahl Sidney Strul designor reducing large Megow Comet rubber-power designs Maybe could enlarge Walt Mooney Peanut Don Srull design could build model assurance wouldnt destroyed blown rubber motor fly away its first flight readers find interesting and/or have built anything nature Id deeply appreciate hearing themplus photos too course considering developing designs VIA Scale Duration concept Id suggest using basic VIA Texaco parameters about 300 sq wing area wing loading about eight ounces per square foot forth doubt result would far off mark currently have design built ready cover Ill report next column meantime lets brainstorm together Dee B Mathews 909 Ma ize Rd Townhouse 734 Wichita KS 87212 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 52 planes Wallace P-5 Charlie Brun net had-a-uew P-Si rest just flew converted Formula Ones Engines mix ST X-40s some OS 40s Rossi aK&B OPS couple MYVSs flown Bob Wallace very fast Well now its Australia April 1987 thanks due CD Greg Doe Robert Doumright rest workers made great contest Top 10 meet 1 Dub Jets 2 Brian Richmond 3 Dave Shadel 4 Gary 146Model Aviation DH6O GIPSY MOTH$10900 PRACTICAL SIZED GIANT SCALE MODELS NICK ZIROLI Fiberalass Cowlings Canopies AvailableJets too s sent Post-Paid within USA Send 50 Full Catalog Balsa Order Nick ZfroIi 29 Edgar Dr Smithtown NY 11787 USA Hover 5 Bob Wallace 6 Tom Strom 7 Richard Oliver 8 Dave Latsha 9 Pete Reed 10 Dave Doyle Midwest Quickie 500 Nationals held Westland MI September 21 1986 Re porting event John Kilsdonk once rain gods stayed away nice 730 day set stage fourth annual Midwest Q500 Nationals hosted Signal Seekers meet unintentionally direct conflict NMPRA Sport Pylon cham pionship race held Smyrna TN same date However conflict probably little effect attendance either race 31 entries CAPS rules NMPRA airplanes Supertigre Como engines stock nine-inch/wide-blade props stock mufflers used 475-ft course Six rounds flown contest started promptly 1030 am fat lady sang around 430 pm race relatively uneventful fliers running much differently year exemplified once again very competitive Midwest style QSOO flying Ace Merlino set pace day backing up one-month-old CAPS record 12648 fine 12644 No else could come close ST S-40 Ring/China Clipper setup Adrian Apaza Merlino ended up perfect scores flew off forflrstplace Adrians engine flamed out first couple laps Ace darned kids cruised well-deserved victory Ken Heatlie Mike Lasker finished point down flew off third Ken taking close race John Kilsdonk finished fifth two points down Beautiful plaques donated Les Haddads Hobby Shop along cash presented first five places Joes Hobby Centers made very generous contribution souvenir transmit ter bags given workers fliers workers fliers shared merchandise awards various hobby indus try sponsors Good day good contest great fun FINAL RESULTS Pt Flier Ace Merlino 2Adrian Apaza 3Ken Heatlie 4Mike Lasker 5John Kilsdonk 6Barney Polzin 7Dave Keats 8Denny Sumner 9Joe Cohen 10Kevin Matney PtTime 2412644 2413000 2313010 2313540 2213450 2013170 1912870 1913100 1913130 1913920 Engine ST Ring ST Ring Como ABC ST Ring Como ABC ST Ring ST ABC ST ABC ST Ring Como ABC As Im writing am getting ready go Sepulveda Basin California years NMPRA Championship Race See next months issue results Till Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe TX 77385 RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 53 simply getting anywhere ma chine Helicopter jumping up down twisting side side went out watch what doing transmitter realized tryingto fly chopperthe same way flew Ugly Stick would carry machine out pits set flying area would bring throttle trim up get blades turning Check ing controls would throw throttle forwardand mean throw Just suddenly would throttle back Gentlemen point realized people need aproportional throttle Most fixed-wing fliers satisfied On/Off switch engine control however proper way fly fixed-wing modeland will certainly work Helicopter throttle delicate control cyclic-pitch stick must handled gently Advance decrease throt tle smoothly slowly possible slower movement chance Helicopter will reach equilibrium tail will swing BCNU Larry Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 Newsletters/Winter Continued page 56 stand up handling postal system subscriber Winding Stooge Florida once received scrap paper address itplus enough postmark show mailing come Lincoln NE scrap arrived Post Office baggy subscriber mailed could see what happened eight-sheet issue CORBIN SUPER ACE$3995 05 Elec 10 Glow 50 Span MA DZCAL OVC OOsTS HIJ iant Scale18 Sheets *60 SIze38 Sheets *40 Size heets * Propeller Decals WT 6 Sheets3 sizes es * Kill Markings 12 Sheets * Nomenclature Markings 3 Sizes -12 Sheets Btsck White copy * Letters Numbers 1234 4-13/18 10 Colors * Stars 10 Colors 11 SIzes plus Sheet Assorted Sizee Major Decals pass flying colorse.ed/2LO6cte5wc/ae DISTRIBUTORS INQUIRIES INVITED Call Paul Major 413 525-4110 mayor decals Custom decal Manufacturers NORTHEAST SCREEN GRAPHICS 21 FISHER AVE. EAST LONOMEALIOW MA 81828 TEL 413-525-4118 January 1987 147 VA -3140 Span$4200 F4U CORSAIR93 Span$3000 AEMS ZERO91 Span$3000 CURTIS P4094 Span$3000 AT-B TEXAN101 Span$3000 FBF BEARCAT88 Span$3000 FOKKERDR-183 Tripe$2700 qw pan J5U sq 1/2 TEXACO School Yard Machine Cut Parts ONLY $ 2595 Send 5ASE Brochure Add $300 br S end H COD Add 8200 Calif Re. Add 6% Tax Meeter Card 916 985-3569 Set & Sun Pharle Modele PO Box 804 Poleom CA 95830
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/01
Page Numbers: 52, 146, 147
Radio Control Pylon Racing Bill Hager IT HAS BEEN good years since anyone country has put out sincere effort compete FAI Pylon 1985 World Championships conjunction Nats guys just kind halfheartedly tried compete Well didnt very well through sparked some interest compete world level Besides Pylon Racers know dont want get beat So mind lets move 1986 1986 Lake Charles Nats FAI Pylon event turnout very low remember Nats report commented thought top guns holding back didnt want show competition what doing predicted very good turnout very competitive race team finals Smyrna TN October 27-28 1986 Well wasnt disappointed team finals selected three-team cadre represent US Pylon World Cham pionships scheduled April 16-20 1987 RAAF Laverton Airforce Base near Melbourne Australia site team finals Smyrna Airport Smyrna TN Contest Director Greg Doe Greg has host races includ ing NMPRA Championships years NMPRA Q500 Championships So best talent available organizational end meet weather man nice us provid ing temperatures nineties both days just short shower Saturday Fliers came corners USA Some just converted old Formula event although built new planes new designs just FAI us thought Dub Jett Brian Richmond Bruce Richmond calling both would ones beat However looked field racers found people such Pete Reed Ernie Nikodem Art Arro Bob Wallace Arnie Wile have racing years made wonder just would end up qualifying US team first round saw Dub Jett turn 119 others twenties up Round two saw Brian Richmond go 118 Bob Wallace Dave Shadel right behind 1 20s Round three Jett 117 round four Brian Richmond turning 117 Dave Shadel right behind 119 Round five saw Brian turn 11681which held up rest day Seven full rounds flown Saturday Sunday morning saw first round round eight meet winner Dave Shadel hitting 11628 new fast time meet Im sure what Dave didhut sure worked Hey gang Formula times seeing guys have racing years have just started tackling problems ofFAl Anyway Daves fast time short-lived days third round meets tenth final round Dub Jett pulled out stops turned 11409 Wow So result two days labor selection 1987 US F3D team Dub Jett first Brian Richmond second Dave Shadel third team manager selected Bob Wallace couldnt have better team represent us Lets have brief look what folks flying Dub Brian flying Denight Specials Supertigre X-40 engines prepared Jett Dave Shadel flying Stiletto Supertigre X-40 prepared Several other Continued page 146 FAI-required jury 1 team finals Ito R Bob Brown John Grigg CD Greg Doe Wayne Yeager photo right Charlie Brunner Center explaining wing new P-51 F3D plane Ron Schorr Dave Shadel 52 Model Aviation I-Al ylon ruies give ou 5GUflU5 iu ei started also require contestants wear hard hats Another race about start newest US F3D RC Pylon team Lto R Brian Richmond caller Bruce Richmond Dave Shadel team manager Bob Wallace caller Jim Shinohare Dub Jeff NEW FLYBABY-BIPE COMBO Outstanding Precision Handlmachine-cut Kits Made USA FLYBABY $7950 BIPE $9500 COMBO $11000 Span 56 44 Weight 4-5 lbs Wing load 22 & 14 oz Engine 30-45 FS 25-40 TS field conversion 10 mm AERO-PACER $8900 Sport-trainer Span 641/2 Weight 5-7 lbs Wing load 19-25 oz Engine 45-65 ES 29-45 TS Span 54 Weight 5-6 lbs Wing load 15 oz Engine 45-65 ES 35-50 TS Add $450 postaQe handling direct aalea Mich residents add 4% VISA Mastercard money order Dealer inquiry invited AEROOROME MODELS LTD 2623 5 Miller Rd Saginaw Ml 48603 517781-3000 IN STAGS PSI IEEEDMII UIPUENT MEW ZINIAII 52137 ci In 6135K NI mu ma CE 13-bishil $12335 flag *u U$122 N5115 mIsaim fivubihi$14235 flag S 48 Puss AuIy My 86231 EPANSiLSI W smut MUuss SINUSPUM $2335 IIIT$UU k Ems UUEIUKPun $23J1 INSIST SULK Jbi Ellis SMAlL 1233551PINE $2335 INHAT $3535 Jim Earns ACRISATPlANS $1335 SmSIT 83535 EAIAUEYIN$12335ZINDUS-U$121N SACNS4UBAR31 GUI 82353537531 AS FLOATS 48-114 subasis $2135ouailiti hi 84735 13 WWL WERS 5PM SpIs Stints 82135 PUNS UIPU SISAREADI 114 Ibdlruyl $2335 1I3TAYLUUMTSr1I3CENSIItz 82335 VULISFUNE ill thick Chinbi 82335 SsvusH-3U42SL$1235WEIOS-llIskUEudlds63435 PTagC liz TSP PLuS DTNATIIRIIST23% OfF uSSubIFUILTAUKSlSsz8L1532L 8735 PIUUUASS ANEW SuITS 5115 x32 icagStir 81135 Z4IiuwSmlm stap Sali lack hack sMO JIM MESSEDS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS Valley View Di 1i 43 Allegany NY 14796 adequately depict dazzling performance Electric does offer Such video will Im sure render nonbelievers extinct John wasnt taping either flying converted Big Birdie explaining new connector system visitors sold few hundred latter spot John tells car guys have also caught new connectors because getting noticeable increases performance because lower con nector losses photo some informa tion connectors column October 1986 Ken Myers K&W Enterprises Philadel phia nice display field expanding product line folding props well received Ken has making folders such applications FM Power quite some time broadening line meet growing Electric need line features range interchangeable blades hub sizes includes smaller diameters direct drive larger blades reduction drives dont have hard data tallies distinct impression have years Elec tric Fly speed reducers large props finding increased usage cant help drawing analogy increasing popularity fourstrokers swinging big blades compared fastwinding screaming Schnuerles popular past years Its case think modelers rediscovering value efficient thrust recall Bill Winters columns few years ago wherein lamented disappearance larger-stroke smaller-bore two-strokes Fifties favor high-winding screamers Some speed often emotionally appealing though less useful lifes ventures future column year saw Ed Warren Dallas TX become three-time visitor Electric Fly Ed really enjoys affair has key part formation new All-Electric sounds almost like All-American club new group Dallas Electric Aircraft Flyers DEAF shares field Eastfield Boomers Sailplane group information can contact Ed Warren 11122 Myrtice Dallas TX 75228 has two phone numbers 214 3212197 evenings weekends 214 8212358 working days Thats another Electric Fly another column Theres lots Electric info planned future columns sure renew AMA participation early keep uninterrupted supply MA coming mailbox Please direct comment question SASE please author Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 October issue ModelAirplane News devoted extensively Electric know ledge unprecedented undertaking magazine single issue havent already seen get Youll find worthwhile RC Old-Timers/Mathews Continued page 49 popular just SAM event also among sport fliers Id say Texaco model built use SAM competition five built informal fun-flying get-together use second letter Bob Langelius White Plains NY event would terrific think possibly real shot arm us turned off high-powered scary SAMtype machines Miss America photo took first place Eastern States Free Flight Cham pionships run VIA Texaco fine bridge between two disciplines first read Bobs letter looked pictures importance what saying sort escaped dawned have Free Flight contest has now included RC-Assist Duration event reflection cpens up whole new area forthe concept VIA Scale Duration Bob has sideline sells Texaco decals special props can correspond him 32 Clinton St White Plains NY 10603 Most competition-oriented SAM friends rather cool idea since already SAM RC-Assist events have overcrowding frequencies arent too wild about adding event So says VIA Scale Duration needs SAM event Im beginning lean toward idea adding VIA Scale Duration AMA event flown Free Flight contests As Bob says certainly would bridge gap between two disciplines would almost certainly generate some new interest Scale sons competed rather successfully Power Rubber Scale years immeasurable pleasure However idea putting much work model has potential crash oreven worsebe lost fly-away always limited flying con tests rely fun Consider will potential exists enlarging Earl Stahl Sidney Strul designor reducing large Megow Comet rubber-power designs Maybe could enlarge Walt Mooney Peanut Don Srull design could build model assurance wouldnt destroyed blown rubber motor fly away its first flight readers find interesting and/or have built anything nature Id deeply appreciate hearing themplus photos too course considering developing designs VIA Scale Duration concept Id suggest using basic VIA Texaco parameters about 300 sq wing area wing loading about eight ounces per square foot forth doubt result would far off mark currently have design built ready cover Ill report next column meantime lets brainstorm together Dee B Mathews 909 Ma ize Rd Townhouse 734 Wichita KS 87212 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 52 planes Wallace P-5 Charlie Brun net had-a-uew P-Si rest just flew converted Formula Ones Engines mix ST X-40s some OS 40s Rossi aK&B OPS couple MYVSs flown Bob Wallace very fast Well now its Australia April 1987 thanks due CD Greg Doe Robert Doumright rest workers made great contest Top 10 meet 1 Dub Jets 2 Brian Richmond 3 Dave Shadel 4 Gary 146Model Aviation DH6O GIPSY MOTH$10900 PRACTICAL SIZED GIANT SCALE MODELS NICK ZIROLI Fiberalass Cowlings Canopies AvailableJets too s sent Post-Paid within USA Send 50 Full Catalog Balsa Order Nick ZfroIi 29 Edgar Dr Smithtown NY 11787 USA Hover 5 Bob Wallace 6 Tom Strom 7 Richard Oliver 8 Dave Latsha 9 Pete Reed 10 Dave Doyle Midwest Quickie 500 Nationals held Westland MI September 21 1986 Re porting event John Kilsdonk once rain gods stayed away nice 730 day set stage fourth annual Midwest Q500 Nationals hosted Signal Seekers meet unintentionally direct conflict NMPRA Sport Pylon cham pionship race held Smyrna TN same date However conflict probably little effect attendance either race 31 entries CAPS rules NMPRA airplanes Supertigre Como engines stock nine-inch/wide-blade props stock mufflers used 475-ft course Six rounds flown contest started promptly 1030 am fat lady sang around 430 pm race relatively uneventful fliers running much differently year exemplified once again very competitive Midwest style QSOO flying Ace Merlino set pace day backing up one-month-old CAPS record 12648 fine 12644 No else could come close ST S-40 Ring/China Clipper setup Adrian Apaza Merlino ended up perfect scores flew off forflrstplace Adrians engine flamed out first couple laps Ace darned kids cruised well-deserved victory Ken Heatlie Mike Lasker finished point down flew off third Ken taking close race John Kilsdonk finished fifth two points down Beautiful plaques donated Les Haddads Hobby Shop along cash presented first five places Joes Hobby Centers made very generous contribution souvenir transmit ter bags given workers fliers workers fliers shared merchandise awards various hobby indus try sponsors Good day good contest great fun FINAL RESULTS Pt Flier Ace Merlino 2Adrian Apaza 3Ken Heatlie 4Mike Lasker 5John Kilsdonk 6Barney Polzin 7Dave Keats 8Denny Sumner 9Joe Cohen 10Kevin Matney PtTime 2412644 2413000 2313010 2313540 2213450 2013170 1912870 1913100 1913130 1913920 Engine ST Ring ST Ring Como ABC ST Ring Como ABC ST Ring ST ABC ST ABC ST Ring Como ABC As Im writing am getting ready go Sepulveda Basin California years NMPRA Championship Race See next months issue results Till Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe TX 77385 RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 53 simply getting anywhere ma chine Helicopter jumping up down twisting side side went out watch what doing transmitter realized tryingto fly chopperthe same way flew Ugly Stick would carry machine out pits set flying area would bring throttle trim up get blades turning Check ing controls would throw throttle forwardand mean throw Just suddenly would throttle back Gentlemen point realized people need aproportional throttle Most fixed-wing fliers satisfied On/Off switch engine control however proper way fly fixed-wing modeland will certainly work Helicopter throttle delicate control cyclic-pitch stick must handled gently Advance decrease throt tle smoothly slowly possible slower movement chance Helicopter will reach equilibrium tail will swing BCNU Larry Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 Newsletters/Winter Continued page 56 stand up handling postal system subscriber Winding Stooge Florida once received scrap paper address itplus enough postmark show mailing come Lincoln NE scrap arrived Post Office baggy subscriber mailed could see what happened eight-sheet issue CORBIN SUPER ACE$3995 05 Elec 10 Glow 50 Span MA DZCAL OVC OOsTS HIJ iant Scale18 Sheets *60 SIze38 Sheets *40 Size heets * Propeller Decals WT 6 Sheets3 sizes es * Kill Markings 12 Sheets * Nomenclature Markings 3 Sizes -12 Sheets Btsck White copy * Letters Numbers 1234 4-13/18 10 Colors * Stars 10 Colors 11 SIzes plus Sheet Assorted Sizee Major Decals pass flying colorse.ed/2LO6cte5wc/ae DISTRIBUTORS INQUIRIES INVITED Call Paul Major 413 525-4110 mayor decals Custom decal Manufacturers NORTHEAST SCREEN GRAPHICS 21 FISHER AVE. EAST LONOMEALIOW MA 81828 TEL 413-525-4118 January 1987 147 VA -3140 Span$4200 F4U CORSAIR93 Span$3000 AEMS ZERO91 Span$3000 CURTIS P4094 Span$3000 AT-B TEXAN101 Span$3000 FBF BEARCAT88 Span$3000 FOKKERDR-183 Tripe$2700 qw pan J5U sq 1/2 TEXACO School Yard Machine Cut Parts ONLY $ 2595 Send 5ASE Brochure Add $300 br S end H COD Add 8200 Calif Re. Add 6% Tax Meeter Card 916 985-3569 Set & Sun Pharle Modele PO Box 804 Poleom CA 95830
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/01
Page Numbers: 52, 146, 147
Radio Control Pylon Racing Bill Hager IT HAS BEEN good years since anyone country has put out sincere effort compete FAI Pylon 1985 World Championships conjunction Nats guys just kind halfheartedly tried compete Well didnt very well through sparked some interest compete world level Besides Pylon Racers know dont want get beat So mind lets move 1986 1986 Lake Charles Nats FAI Pylon event turnout very low remember Nats report commented thought top guns holding back didnt want show competition what doing predicted very good turnout very competitive race team finals Smyrna TN October 27-28 1986 Well wasnt disappointed team finals selected three-team cadre represent US Pylon World Cham pionships scheduled April 16-20 1987 RAAF Laverton Airforce Base near Melbourne Australia site team finals Smyrna Airport Smyrna TN Contest Director Greg Doe Greg has host races includ ing NMPRA Championships years NMPRA Q500 Championships So best talent available organizational end meet weather man nice us provid ing temperatures nineties both days just short shower Saturday Fliers came corners USA Some just converted old Formula event although built new planes new designs just FAI us thought Dub Jett Brian Richmond Bruce Richmond calling both would ones beat However looked field racers found people such Pete Reed Ernie Nikodem Art Arro Bob Wallace Arnie Wile have racing years made wonder just would end up qualifying US team first round saw Dub Jett turn 119 others twenties up Round two saw Brian Richmond go 118 Bob Wallace Dave Shadel right behind 1 20s Round three Jett 117 round four Brian Richmond turning 117 Dave Shadel right behind 119 Round five saw Brian turn 11681which held up rest day Seven full rounds flown Saturday Sunday morning saw first round round eight meet winner Dave Shadel hitting 11628 new fast time meet Im sure what Dave didhut sure worked Hey gang Formula times seeing guys have racing years have just started tackling problems ofFAl Anyway Daves fast time short-lived days third round meets tenth final round Dub Jett pulled out stops turned 11409 Wow So result two days labor selection 1987 US F3D team Dub Jett first Brian Richmond second Dave Shadel third team manager selected Bob Wallace couldnt have better team represent us Lets have brief look what folks flying Dub Brian flying Denight Specials Supertigre X-40 engines prepared Jett Dave Shadel flying Stiletto Supertigre X-40 prepared Several other Continued page 146 FAI-required jury 1 team finals Ito R Bob Brown John Grigg CD Greg Doe Wayne Yeager photo right Charlie Brunner Center explaining wing new P-51 F3D plane Ron Schorr Dave Shadel 52 Model Aviation I-Al ylon ruies give ou 5GUflU5 iu ei started also require contestants wear hard hats Another race about start newest US F3D RC Pylon team Lto R Brian Richmond caller Bruce Richmond Dave Shadel team manager Bob Wallace caller Jim Shinohare Dub Jeff NEW FLYBABY-BIPE COMBO Outstanding Precision Handlmachine-cut Kits Made USA FLYBABY $7950 BIPE $9500 COMBO $11000 Span 56 44 Weight 4-5 lbs Wing load 22 & 14 oz Engine 30-45 FS 25-40 TS field conversion 10 mm AERO-PACER $8900 Sport-trainer Span 641/2 Weight 5-7 lbs Wing load 19-25 oz Engine 45-65 ES 29-45 TS Span 54 Weight 5-6 lbs Wing load 15 oz Engine 45-65 ES 35-50 TS Add $450 postaQe handling direct aalea Mich residents add 4% VISA Mastercard money order Dealer inquiry invited AEROOROME MODELS LTD 2623 5 Miller Rd Saginaw Ml 48603 517781-3000 IN STAGS PSI IEEEDMII UIPUENT MEW ZINIAII 52137 ci In 6135K NI mu ma CE 13-bishil $12335 flag *u U$122 N5115 mIsaim fivubihi$14235 flag S 48 Puss AuIy My 86231 EPANSiLSI W smut MUuss SINUSPUM $2335 IIIT$UU k Ems UUEIUKPun $23J1 INSIST SULK Jbi Ellis SMAlL 1233551PINE $2335 INHAT $3535 Jim Earns ACRISATPlANS $1335 SmSIT 83535 EAIAUEYIN$12335ZINDUS-U$121N SACNS4UBAR31 GUI 82353537531 AS FLOATS 48-114 subasis $2135ouailiti hi 84735 13 WWL WERS 5PM SpIs Stints 82135 PUNS UIPU SISAREADI 114 Ibdlruyl $2335 1I3TAYLUUMTSr1I3CENSIItz 82335 VULISFUNE ill thick Chinbi 82335 SsvusH-3U42SL$1235WEIOS-llIskUEudlds63435 PTagC liz TSP PLuS DTNATIIRIIST23% OfF uSSubIFUILTAUKSlSsz8L1532L 8735 PIUUUASS ANEW SuITS 5115 x32 icagStir 81135 Z4IiuwSmlm stap Sali lack hack sMO JIM MESSEDS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS Valley View Di 1i 43 Allegany NY 14796 adequately depict dazzling performance Electric does offer Such video will Im sure render nonbelievers extinct John wasnt taping either flying converted Big Birdie explaining new connector system visitors sold few hundred latter spot John tells car guys have also caught new connectors because getting noticeable increases performance because lower con nector losses photo some informa tion connectors column October 1986 Ken Myers K&W Enterprises Philadel phia nice display field expanding product line folding props well received Ken has making folders such applications FM Power quite some time broadening line meet growing Electric need line features range interchangeable blades hub sizes includes smaller diameters direct drive larger blades reduction drives dont have hard data tallies distinct impression have years Elec tric Fly speed reducers large props finding increased usage cant help drawing analogy increasing popularity fourstrokers swinging big blades compared fastwinding screaming Schnuerles popular past years Its case think modelers rediscovering value efficient thrust recall Bill Winters columns few years ago wherein lamented disappearance larger-stroke smaller-bore two-strokes Fifties favor high-winding screamers Some speed often emotionally appealing though less useful lifes ventures future column year saw Ed Warren Dallas TX become three-time visitor Electric Fly Ed really enjoys affair has key part formation new All-Electric sounds almost like All-American club new group Dallas Electric Aircraft Flyers DEAF shares field Eastfield Boomers Sailplane group information can contact Ed Warren 11122 Myrtice Dallas TX 75228 has two phone numbers 214 3212197 evenings weekends 214 8212358 working days Thats another Electric Fly another column Theres lots Electric info planned future columns sure renew AMA participation early keep uninterrupted supply MA coming mailbox Please direct comment question SASE please author Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 October issue ModelAirplane News devoted extensively Electric know ledge unprecedented undertaking magazine single issue havent already seen get Youll find worthwhile RC Old-Timers/Mathews Continued page 49 popular just SAM event also among sport fliers Id say Texaco model built use SAM competition five built informal fun-flying get-together use second letter Bob Langelius White Plains NY event would terrific think possibly real shot arm us turned off high-powered scary SAMtype machines Miss America photo took first place Eastern States Free Flight Cham pionships run VIA Texaco fine bridge between two disciplines first read Bobs letter looked pictures importance what saying sort escaped dawned have Free Flight contest has now included RC-Assist Duration event reflection cpens up whole new area forthe concept VIA Scale Duration Bob has sideline sells Texaco decals special props can correspond him 32 Clinton St White Plains NY 10603 Most competition-oriented SAM friends rather cool idea since already SAM RC-Assist events have overcrowding frequencies arent too wild about adding event So says VIA Scale Duration needs SAM event Im beginning lean toward idea adding VIA Scale Duration AMA event flown Free Flight contests As Bob says certainly would bridge gap between two disciplines would almost certainly generate some new interest Scale sons competed rather successfully Power Rubber Scale years immeasurable pleasure However idea putting much work model has potential crash oreven worsebe lost fly-away always limited flying con tests rely fun Consider will potential exists enlarging Earl Stahl Sidney Strul designor reducing large Megow Comet rubber-power designs Maybe could enlarge Walt Mooney Peanut Don Srull design could build model assurance wouldnt destroyed blown rubber motor fly away its first flight readers find interesting and/or have built anything nature Id deeply appreciate hearing themplus photos too course considering developing designs VIA Scale Duration concept Id suggest using basic VIA Texaco parameters about 300 sq wing area wing loading about eight ounces per square foot forth doubt result would far off mark currently have design built ready cover Ill report next column meantime lets brainstorm together Dee B Mathews 909 Ma ize Rd Townhouse 734 Wichita KS 87212 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 52 planes Wallace P-5 Charlie Brun net had-a-uew P-Si rest just flew converted Formula Ones Engines mix ST X-40s some OS 40s Rossi aK&B OPS couple MYVSs flown Bob Wallace very fast Well now its Australia April 1987 thanks due CD Greg Doe Robert Doumright rest workers made great contest Top 10 meet 1 Dub Jets 2 Brian Richmond 3 Dave Shadel 4 Gary 146Model Aviation DH6O GIPSY MOTH$10900 PRACTICAL SIZED GIANT SCALE MODELS NICK ZIROLI Fiberalass Cowlings Canopies AvailableJets too s sent Post-Paid within USA Send 50 Full Catalog Balsa Order Nick ZfroIi 29 Edgar Dr Smithtown NY 11787 USA Hover 5 Bob Wallace 6 Tom Strom 7 Richard Oliver 8 Dave Latsha 9 Pete Reed 10 Dave Doyle Midwest Quickie 500 Nationals held Westland MI September 21 1986 Re porting event John Kilsdonk once rain gods stayed away nice 730 day set stage fourth annual Midwest Q500 Nationals hosted Signal Seekers meet unintentionally direct conflict NMPRA Sport Pylon cham pionship race held Smyrna TN same date However conflict probably little effect attendance either race 31 entries CAPS rules NMPRA airplanes Supertigre Como engines stock nine-inch/wide-blade props stock mufflers used 475-ft course Six rounds flown contest started promptly 1030 am fat lady sang around 430 pm race relatively uneventful fliers running much differently year exemplified once again very competitive Midwest style QSOO flying Ace Merlino set pace day backing up one-month-old CAPS record 12648 fine 12644 No else could come close ST S-40 Ring/China Clipper setup Adrian Apaza Merlino ended up perfect scores flew off forflrstplace Adrians engine flamed out first couple laps Ace darned kids cruised well-deserved victory Ken Heatlie Mike Lasker finished point down flew off third Ken taking close race John Kilsdonk finished fifth two points down Beautiful plaques donated Les Haddads Hobby Shop along cash presented first five places Joes Hobby Centers made very generous contribution souvenir transmit ter bags given workers fliers workers fliers shared merchandise awards various hobby indus try sponsors Good day good contest great fun FINAL RESULTS Pt Flier Ace Merlino 2Adrian Apaza 3Ken Heatlie 4Mike Lasker 5John Kilsdonk 6Barney Polzin 7Dave Keats 8Denny Sumner 9Joe Cohen 10Kevin Matney PtTime 2412644 2413000 2313010 2313540 2213450 2013170 1912870 1913100 1913130 1913920 Engine ST Ring ST Ring Como ABC ST Ring Como ABC ST Ring ST ABC ST ABC ST Ring Como ABC As Im writing am getting ready go Sepulveda Basin California years NMPRA Championship Race See next months issue results Till Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe TX 77385 RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 53 simply getting anywhere ma chine Helicopter jumping up down twisting side side went out watch what doing transmitter realized tryingto fly chopperthe same way flew Ugly Stick would carry machine out pits set flying area would bring throttle trim up get blades turning Check ing controls would throw throttle forwardand mean throw Just suddenly would throttle back Gentlemen point realized people need aproportional throttle Most fixed-wing fliers satisfied On/Off switch engine control however proper way fly fixed-wing modeland will certainly work Helicopter throttle delicate control cyclic-pitch stick must handled gently Advance decrease throt tle smoothly slowly possible slower movement 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