Radio Control Pylon Racing Bill Hager THE SECRET success last Im going reveal what takes win follow advice Im about give you can successful Lets look some examples ofwinners Itrust have seen cover August 1987 issue Model Aviation havent get take good look will see group what probably best Pylon Racers world people winners getting point no accident Im referring 1987 US RC Pylon Racing teamthe swept first three places World Championships year pilots Dave Shadel Brian Rich mond Dub Jett three represent total some 80 years modeling experience started flying models youngsters Dub Jett has working model engines years spent youth flying Control Line Speed events Dave Shadel business supplying us very competitive engines related supplies Bruce Richmond Brians brother builds probably 75% Formula planes flown todays top competitors think now starting get picture As Isaid before theirwinningthe World Championships no accident started qualification team last year trials Smyrna TN Dub Jett spent subsequent spare moment working engines team take 12 engines Dub said engines taken apart times almost worn-out before ever run Bruce Richmond contacted Jerry Small designed produces kits very successful Estrellita Formula plane decided Brian Dub would use Jerrys designbut few changes So wood chips flew Bruces engines being built Dubs Dave Shadel decided go own design Kase Dave Dub combined ideas engine mods guys spent just about waking moment working race During 1986 Christmas holidays met California test engines props planes went back drawing board testing practice flying followed guys married staying hot water wives Just few weeks before Championships got together again final test-andtrim session went well rest history what takes win effort sweat hard work andyeseven little luck say What chance have got against guys yet some hope guys spend lot spare time helping new people get started Pylon Racing said Dave shadel will sell engines accessories need competi tive No wont take lifetime make grade must put out effort win old-timer sees new person getting started will usually help need ask Racing Illinois following report sent Orv Steinmetz April 25 Rock Valley Fliers Rockford IL held first contest year Q500 race 17 contestants flew under Willie Circuit rules nearly same CAPS rules Although sky started clear up morning wind managed blow south about 20-25 mph day long field restrictions gave us nearly 900 crosswind takeoffs elected go 3 x 6 matrix figuring would less hazardous have three airplanes struggling against wind must have good decision no mishaps during takeoffs just few near-misses out-of-town contestant Debbie Justice came real powerhouse front airplane During pre-race flight rounded pylon three punched throttle openand saw planes prop engine head pylon leaving rest plane behind Now thats lotta power Debbie did great job getting suddenly modified airplane ground safely piece Maybe instructions husband Scott did help Dont give up Debbie theres always next time After first heat round club member Dave Smith made near-perfect landing after few seconds idling ground beautifully built airplane decided attack nearby fence went like screaming eagle Needless say eagle screamed no day lived fly again During last heat day Tom Barrett Dan Kane Sr playing chicken air several occasions decided occupy same airspace same time seventh lap did good job making lots balsa toothpicks two birds will fly again main ingredient made success ful race willingness fellow club members help lots help needed very characteristic Rock Valley RC Fliers Club big thanks helped special thanks Scott Justice donating set carb muffler gauges Jerry Aarsted nice prop gauge After shouting over engines roared no super score keeper Ronna Cekinovich fliers placed following order Dan Kane Jr 16 Pt Charlie Cappis Continued page 141 54 Model Aviation Bob Greer has eager helper son Markour next-generation Pylon Racer Note theyre both using ear protection Mark has standard muffs Bob using ear plugs couple officials years San An tonio TX race Brian Palacios flag Donna Bartle headset ends up helping out contest attends contains six drawings time around em look suitable quarter-scale larger treatment last drawing book MiniMax ultralight shows powered Rotax engine dedicated Scale nut could build model use Supertigre 2500 power Supertigre minimum cosmetic additions could easily pass scale engine Bills latest book available $495 plus $150 P&H PO Box Escondido CA 92025 hell autograph no extra charge Finally Fred Wallman promised set scale landing gear parts eternal quarterscale Ryan B-5 thats filling local workshop past three years has made great progress Hes developed some sporty-looking drawings looks like gearll fit perfectly interim hes also come up neat method making swirls Ryan cowling quarter-scale swirls have diameter make aluminum printers plate sheets using drill press -in dowel mandrel some 150-grit sand paper glued its base actual cowling sections will cut swirled aluminum aid pre-fitted cardboard templates John de Vries 4610 MoffatLn Colorado Springs CO 80915 RCHelicopters Continued page 53 obo Kalt someone starts importing again Kobe really surprised just realistic Kobe-made Hughes looks air Im going add Du-Bro -scale pilot figure soon have time paint up addition will look realistic side beneflt flying gasoline-powered Helicopters because low oil content fuel virtually nothing clean up after flying session Just wipe off concrete grime charge batteries fill tank go fly again Hughes 300 stays track has needed no maintenance far could attributed part Dave Robertsons skill assembling model credit must also given Kobes robust design Like said before hope someone out finds way overcome yen/dollar problem decides import Kobe line Flying Hughes 300 such neat experi ence wish could share BCNU Larry Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 RC Pylon Racing/HagerPlanarlan/Wainfan Continued page 54Continued page 56 15 Pt Jeff Faleo 15 Pt Lee Pohar 14 Pt Ori Steinmetz 12 Pt Dino Goegan 12 Pt Dick Shields 12 Pt Dan Kane Sr 11 Pt Bob Loehner 9 Pt Bob Bentley 8 pt Tom Barrett 8 Pt Ron Jacobs 8 pt Bruce Balko 6 Pt J&ry Aarsted6 Pt Scott Justice 5 Pt Bob Lyttle 5 Pt Dave Smith 2 Pt Fastest time 13969 went Dan Kane Jr Thanks participants thanks Orv Steinmetz interesting entertaining report See next month Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe IX 77385 tical canted either fore aft laterally next step add upper longerons form side cabin should first attached trailing edge bent position sure bottom fuselage securely pinned down building board before adding top longerons will lift up warp bent place Once upper longerons have attached cabin top cross members side diagonals canard bearers installed putting canard bearers sure details other Zimbabwe Model Products kits call write Full color deluxe catalog-SI 00 C--ZIMPRO MARKETING Manufactuers Repesentatnve & npo e s o P ne can Poductsp PO BOX 3076 OAK RIDGE TENNESSEE 37830 Tel 615482-6188 September 1987 141 AIR WOLF EPOXY FIBERGLASS FUSELAGE S TAKES MOST 50-60 MECHANICS OTHER MODELS AVAILABLE LARRY JOLLY MODEL PRODUCTS $20000 5501 WCOMO SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA 92703 714 826-6861 Z n 526 ALL BALSA ARF KIT features pre-assembled wood ply fuselage fully sheeted wings stab & rudder epoxy cowl Lexan canopy hardware
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/09
Page Numbers: 54, 141
Radio Control Pylon Racing Bill Hager THE SECRET success last Im going reveal what takes win follow advice Im about give you can successful Lets look some examples ofwinners Itrust have seen cover August 1987 issue Model Aviation havent get take good look will see group what probably best Pylon Racers world people winners getting point no accident Im referring 1987 US RC Pylon Racing teamthe swept first three places World Championships year pilots Dave Shadel Brian Rich mond Dub Jett three represent total some 80 years modeling experience started flying models youngsters Dub Jett has working model engines years spent youth flying Control Line Speed events Dave Shadel business supplying us very competitive engines related supplies Bruce Richmond Brians brother builds probably 75% Formula planes flown todays top competitors think now starting get picture As Isaid before theirwinningthe World Championships no accident started qualification team last year trials Smyrna TN Dub Jett spent subsequent spare moment working engines team take 12 engines Dub said engines taken apart times almost worn-out before ever run Bruce Richmond contacted Jerry Small designed produces kits very successful Estrellita Formula plane decided Brian Dub would use Jerrys designbut few changes So wood chips flew Bruces engines being built Dubs Dave Shadel decided go own design Kase Dave Dub combined ideas engine mods guys spent just about waking moment working race During 1986 Christmas holidays met California test engines props planes went back drawing board testing practice flying followed guys married staying hot water wives Just few weeks before Championships got together again final test-andtrim session went well rest history what takes win effort sweat hard work andyeseven little luck say What chance have got against guys yet some hope guys spend lot spare time helping new people get started Pylon Racing said Dave shadel will sell engines accessories need competi tive No wont take lifetime make grade must put out effort win old-timer sees new person getting started will usually help need ask Racing Illinois following report sent Orv Steinmetz April 25 Rock Valley Fliers Rockford IL held first contest year Q500 race 17 contestants flew under Willie Circuit rules nearly same CAPS rules Although sky started clear up morning wind managed blow south about 20-25 mph day long field restrictions gave us nearly 900 crosswind takeoffs elected go 3 x 6 matrix figuring would less hazardous have three airplanes struggling against wind must have good decision no mishaps during takeoffs just few near-misses out-of-town contestant Debbie Justice came real powerhouse front airplane During pre-race flight rounded pylon three punched throttle openand saw planes prop engine head pylon leaving rest plane behind Now thats lotta power Debbie did great job getting suddenly modified airplane ground safely piece Maybe instructions husband Scott did help Dont give up Debbie theres always next time After first heat round club member Dave Smith made near-perfect landing after few seconds idling ground beautifully built airplane decided attack nearby fence went like screaming eagle Needless say eagle screamed no day lived fly again During last heat day Tom Barrett Dan Kane Sr playing chicken air several occasions decided occupy same airspace same time seventh lap did good job making lots balsa toothpicks two birds will fly again main ingredient made success ful race willingness fellow club members help lots help needed very characteristic Rock Valley RC Fliers Club big thanks helped special thanks Scott Justice donating set carb muffler gauges Jerry Aarsted nice prop gauge After shouting over engines roared no super score keeper Ronna Cekinovich fliers placed following order Dan Kane Jr 16 Pt Charlie Cappis Continued page 141 54 Model Aviation Bob Greer has eager helper son Markour next-generation Pylon Racer Note theyre both using ear protection Mark has standard muffs Bob using ear plugs couple officials years San An tonio TX race Brian Palacios flag Donna Bartle headset ends up helping out contest attends contains six drawings time around em look suitable quarter-scale larger treatment last drawing book MiniMax ultralight shows powered Rotax engine dedicated Scale nut could build model use Supertigre 2500 power Supertigre minimum cosmetic additions could easily pass scale engine Bills latest book available $495 plus $150 P&H PO Box Escondido CA 92025 hell autograph no extra charge Finally Fred Wallman promised set scale landing gear parts eternal quarterscale Ryan B-5 thats filling local workshop past three years has made great progress Hes developed some sporty-looking drawings looks like gearll fit perfectly interim hes also come up neat method making swirls Ryan cowling quarter-scale swirls have diameter make aluminum printers plate sheets using drill press -in dowel mandrel some 150-grit sand paper glued its base actual cowling sections will cut swirled aluminum aid pre-fitted cardboard templates John de Vries 4610 MoffatLn Colorado Springs CO 80915 RCHelicopters Continued page 53 obo Kalt someone starts importing again Kobe really surprised just realistic Kobe-made Hughes looks air Im going add Du-Bro -scale pilot figure soon have time paint up addition will look realistic side beneflt flying gasoline-powered Helicopters because low oil content fuel virtually nothing clean up after flying session Just wipe off concrete grime charge batteries fill tank go fly again Hughes 300 stays track has needed no maintenance far could attributed part Dave Robertsons skill assembling model credit must also given Kobes robust design Like said before hope someone out finds way overcome yen/dollar problem decides import Kobe line Flying Hughes 300 such neat experi ence wish could share BCNU Larry Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 RC Pylon Racing/HagerPlanarlan/Wainfan Continued page 54Continued page 56 15 Pt Jeff Faleo 15 Pt Lee Pohar 14 Pt Ori Steinmetz 12 Pt Dino Goegan 12 Pt Dick Shields 12 Pt Dan Kane Sr 11 Pt Bob Loehner 9 Pt Bob Bentley 8 pt Tom Barrett 8 Pt Ron Jacobs 8 pt Bruce Balko 6 Pt J&ry Aarsted6 Pt Scott Justice 5 Pt Bob Lyttle 5 Pt Dave Smith 2 Pt Fastest time 13969 went Dan Kane Jr Thanks participants thanks Orv Steinmetz interesting entertaining report See next month Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe IX 77385 tical canted either fore aft laterally next step add upper longerons form side cabin should first attached trailing edge bent position sure bottom fuselage securely pinned down building board before adding top longerons will lift up warp bent place Once upper longerons have attached cabin top cross members side diagonals canard bearers installed putting canard bearers sure details other Zimbabwe Model Products kits call write Full color deluxe catalog-SI 00 C--ZIMPRO MARKETING Manufactuers Repesentatnve & npo e s o P ne can Poductsp PO BOX 3076 OAK RIDGE TENNESSEE 37830 Tel 615482-6188 September 1987 141 AIR WOLF EPOXY FIBERGLASS FUSELAGE S TAKES MOST 50-60 MECHANICS OTHER MODELS AVAILABLE LARRY JOLLY MODEL PRODUCTS $20000 5501 WCOMO SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA 92703 714 826-6861 Z n 526 ALL BALSA ARF KIT features pre-assembled wood ply fuselage fully sheeted wings stab & rudder epoxy cowl Lexan canopy hardware