RADIO CONTROL PYLON RACING I' SEVERAL RACERS TOLD ME werent going 1994 Nats because its too hot its too dusty its too windy hate say told sobut guys blew weather lovely got quite warm afternoons after finished day mild temperatures steady breeze mornings kept things quite comfortable fact weather Nats some best since Ive involved Contestant entries down including Pylon However adequate numbers everything FAI normal somewhere around one-quarter total number entries eveiythingSailplane Helicopter Pattern Control Lineyou name processed 102 Quickee models 15th ended up 63 entries resulted 4-by-16 matrix guessing about ten rounds total since daily time allocation 7 am- 1 pm first race day removed cages flag poles chairs tables etc AIVIA truck couldnt before first morning because strip flying still open commercial aviation time set up 15minute pilot meeting 830 am hour-and-a-half late something abhor Nothing else flying day could have gone farther day makes really tough workers found Out later restricted something never gave thought radio communication batteries failing barged ahead completed three rounds racing Earlier year committee formed AMA President Don Lowe examine current safety practices make improvements announced longer Formula course would used judging number phone calls received before Nats decision did set too well some people Committee members decided Quickee become too fast due introduction several new high-performance engines average flier did have enough time prepare properly turn pylons flying short course agreed longer Formula course safer should flown everywhere country Quarter Quickee also heard positive comments Nats guy particular told attended local contest long course used thought great because first time no models buzzing over head Usually first heat Nats avoided because its first time equipment has used workers need time get used seeing dark pilots callers nervous starter must watch four models kids dont try home luck computer someone first heat year Mike Del Ponte Revolution Quickee kit dominated Nats numbers flown winners choice Greg Rullman Albuquerque New Mexico Randy Etken Minnesota Sam Shimizu Georgia Surprise Things went right no refly Etken first Shimizu second Rullman third heats started moving along slow pace because pilots quite long walk first ready box start line Since well outside rule books recommended minimum safety distance CD moved first ready line closer course attempt speed things up helped some heats still moving too slow starter wife Karen said appeared though guys little reluctant race Like drove way really have go line race Cant just sit watch other guys Jeeeeeze. end Round since 16 heats round. guess what sixteen-way tie first know really surprised amazed brilliant deduction Rich Tocci first best time followed Chip Hyde Mark Parker David Wright Richard Oliver Chuck Andraka Mike Tallman Tony Lopez Mike Lewis Kurt Stromberg Ralph Rinaldi Don Luce Jerry Salisbury Rick Trissell Randy Hitt Randy Etken Phew 1045 meant two-hour 15-minute round Because late start rate going couldnt get planned 10 rounds revised nine rounds now goal Round Two started Greg Rullman Don Luce Mike Del Ponte Randy Hitt Luce winner Rullman second Del Ponte cut out Hitt crashed heat after heat until three rounds completed now approximately 130 pm getting warm communication radios starting fail due low batteries discovered later new batteries installed needed cycled little After first day never December 1994 35 Quarter Midget Jerry Small caller Rich Tocci cooly wait start Smalls engine Jerry kits Kaze Killer problem Does indicate potential like problem brand-new transmitter flight packs end Day lead reduced tie between Tony Lopez David Wrightthe two remaining perfect scores remaining 14 leaders Round fallen point highly unusual maybe competition something other factor probably effect Mr Wind Some guys having problems taking off because winds increased morning wore remedy situation moved course 450 originally sat putting takeoffs almost directly wind setup pilots werent flying straight down runway couldnt find course really helps keep cuts down can see runway edge out corner eye have fly straight down new setup course ran across runway over grass berm between taxiway Cuts being called alarming rate fliers probably having worse time with crosswind takeoffs Day Two started approximately 730 am Round Four Quickee Greg Rullman Blane Janssen Randy Ritch Irv Lenz line get things going Racing continued through Rounds Four Five end lead still shared Tony Lopez David Wright wins Following guys Chip Hyde Gary Schmidt point down Rich Tocci two points down day ended Round Six because leave site Pattern just starting lead also changed drastically because both leaders through Round Five registered zeros Round Six fell few positions Chip Hyde leading now Gary Schmidt point down followed Rich Tocci two points down Ralph Rinaldi Sam Shimizu three points down Tony Lopez Richard Huffman David Wright four points off Day Three started around 730 again now becoming standard starting time although site before sunrise really couldnt start setting up course until after 630 because too dark see Fliers dont move fast morningsespecially out running top positions Everyone seems slow motion ended up yelling get movingwhich probably didnt set too well some wife says Thats wear shirt Nats CD shirt Quickee concluded racing continued announced full nine rounds would flown allowed time flyoffs Round Seven commenced rounds end Chip Hyde Gary Schmidt continued first followed Rich Tocci third Ralph Rinaldi Sam Shimizu tied fourth Round Eight started ended kept rolling Round Nine until behind us conclusion several ties would settled race course always attempt fly off trophy positions frequency change needed year no different Since 10 trophy positions started Sam Shimizu David Wright tied tenth spot Both same frequency Wright changed another could have chance race hopes zapped Shimizu won flyoff tenth-place trophy Next up Richard Huffman Jerry Small Jim Allen tied seventh place Allen won followed Huffman Small seventh eighth ninth decided Mike Tallman alone sixth luxury no flyoff also case Tony Lopez held fifth-place spot Rich Tocci Ralph Rinaldi tied third Rinaldi won third Tocci fourth last Quickee heat line flyoff heat first place between Gary Schmidt 36 Model Aviation John Shannon holds Dub Jett No tuned pipes nitro Formula I-like speed Note required hardhats top-to-bottom inspection needed appreciate Drew Jerinas Formula Kaze Killer earned Best Finish Jim Allen Quickee 500 kit Quick-V better flying models available event Chip Hyde Chip denied flew great course took Nats Champion trophy Gary Schmidt took second Chip flew well entire meet deserved win smooth gets good call number-one pylon name will certainly top future meets Chip also set fast time meet 11538 edging out Jimmie Allens 11578 Afterward called pilots together traditional trophy presentation entries received small card times finish position recorded it small souvenir Nats courtesy Paul Page great Pylon computer program Things well remember awhile Randy Ritch planting model needing shovel extract engine ground Richard Oliver turning 12345 heat four fliers double-cut Bill Jensen double-cut pylon listening another caller standing next him Jerry Small tried needle engine no availuntil discovered transmitter stick half-throttle unpleasant note old friend Phil Bussell recorded straight zeros through entire racethis Phil know Phil doesnt like long course just couldnt get grooved hut Im certain hell find way back After lunching great smoked turkey legs sold Nats concession stands processed Quarter Midget first Nats new 40-sized Quarter Midget respectable turnout 24 entries new-sized model slightly smaller Formula using Quickee engine muffler 15% fuel Theoretically should faster Quickee meet much Racing started Day Four Tom Doe Gregs son Dub Jett Bryan Shadel Daves son Bill Hager hadnt arrived yet Shadel won went Plans called racing next day scheduled FAI since knew FAI entries would low stole some time fly Quarter Midget Since perfect 4-by-6 matrix first round ended six-way tie first among Richard Oliver Tony Lopez Travis Flynn Richard Huffman Bryan Shadel Jerry Small Round Two ended lead now pared two guys Californias Travis Flynn Bryan Shadel Travis fairly new racing scene name will known flys quite nicely Bryan Shadel also improving age style starting resemble older guys Following guys bunch Richards first Tocci tied Tony Lopez Richard Huffman point back two Richards Verano Oliver both two points back Rounds Three Four went wayside continued pumping out heats Because six heats round fliers line firstready box same timeespecially fourth row matrix no choice stop 10-15 minutes during round give guys time get ready Rounds being run less hour six-hour time allocation announced six rounds would flown would call quits since Pattern waiting patiently site end days flying Rich Tocci alone first place three-point lead over second-place holder Jerry Small Randy Ritch Tony Lopez tied third four-way tie fifth held Travis Flynn Dub Jett Bryan Shadel Richard Huffman Tocci fast time 11274 lunched after racing processed FAI well attended Its unfortunate isnt interest FAI because really has lot going Formula models speed no nitro muffled pipes alas no entries youre wondering low-participation events flown its because fly events field teams international competition Day Five continued Quarter Midget Round Seven announced nine rounds scheduled time would award trophies change course over FAI specs fly five six rounds conclude event After Round Seven Quarter Rich Tocci still held threepoint lead followed Tony Lopez Randy Ritch Travis Flynn Dub Jett Jerry Smallall trophy positions December 1994 37 Mike Stokes holds Jerry Salisburys Formula Hes new event didnt place high place go up Dave Bryan Shadel Best Senior Quarter Midget younger has surpassed olderat least height Rich Tocci caller Lyle Larson show off Quarter Midget Fast Time trophy donated NMPRA Nats Champion trophy Rounds Eight Nine ended Richard Tocci Nats Quarter Midget Champion followed Tony Lopez second Randy Ritch third Dub Jett fourth Travis Flynn fifth Jim Allen sixthwithout ties flyoffs Toccis 11274 held up fast time edging out Lyle Larsons 11378 Since FAI six entries calling other decided moving fuel fliers tools course wouldnt congest area event would move faster eliminated long walk line decided fly two heats three models take break long enough prepare next heat over again until six rounds Since FAI scoring differs usual scoring system fliers racing clock instead other didnt matter same guys flew against other once mixed could six guys much mix can have Heat included David Doyle Duane Gall Richard Verano turned 11745 registered cut According FAI rules penalty cut adding 10% time FAI scoring time seconds Richards 11745 would score 7745 Adding 7745 penalty time gave him 85195 since FAI scores rounded nearest tenth official time 852 Confusing really think about like scoring system because greatly reduces ties forces flier fly best his/her ability heat instead dogging during easy onelike other guys cut Heat ended callers picked up models moved next timers cage Heat Two went line Dave Layman Dub Jett Dave Shadel Shadel turned 11319 7319 points Jett turned 7963 Layman scored 200 double-cut Low accumulated time what wins flier double-cuts flames-out must awarded points Its opposite zero regular scoring zero FAI 200 points Round took about 15 minutes Shadel first Jett second Verano third Doyle fourth Gall fifth Layman sixth Round Two pitted Doyle Jett Verano heat Layman Gall Shadel other finish order Shadel Verano Gall Layman Jett Doyle Verano registered another cut time Doyle Jett didnt finish Rounds Three Four Five continued until about noon Richard Verano first Layman second Gall third Shadel fourth Doyle fifth Jett sixth Another round scheduled fliers indicated pooped would just soon stopso stop did five rounds completed awarded trophies National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA donated fast-time trophies Pylon events quite niceeagles wings spread takeoff fashion Im proud say regular Pylon Nats trophies sponsored club Weak Signals RIC Club Toledo Ohio After another lunch smoked turkey time process last event Formula Like first three events wished process Formula Nats site spectators could see great-looking models because headquarters tent full other activities find off-site spot because needed room beauty judge models Nats Manager Chip Smith got us spot motel atrium little humid little cramped made Traditionally Formula judged determine takeoff position prettier model better craftsmanship better takeoff position Unfortunately judging subjective some feel model better judges give credit fortheres always some hurt feelings Some guys keep feelings inside dont always know because feel disgruntled modelers meets eye Maybe someday Formula guys will find better way because everyone talk dislikes system Ordinarily models would placed four rows degree craftmanship finish judged ones Best Finish picked prestigious award because always go first line fly feel big advantage down side special Best-Finish award 38 Model Aviation worry Dan Tips just sleeping According wife Dan can catch few Zs anywhereeven hard concrete 0500 front L-R Tocci Rinaldi Hyde Schmidt Huftman Back Stromberg Shimizu Small Allen Wright Lopez Tailman Fl front L-R D Shadel Verano Jett Rinaldi Tocci Back B Shadel Shinohara Yeager Shannon Burnham Larson Hager FAI front L-R Layman Shadel Verano Gall Back callers Fog Tanner Dub Jett Jim Shinohara Gordon McWilliams regarded kiss death previous winners have lost models during meet Its nothing coincidence some guys like winning award Superstition Because lack room processing area judged models came through line using system promoted current NMPRA president Lloyd Burnham Three people judge independently utilizing score sheet rank several areas such cockpit detail cockpit craftsmanship wheelpants/landing gear canopy paint scheme paint craftsmanship quality finish Builders given credit great paint scheme must also provide smooth finish Orange-peel finishes downgraded After judge has completed model scores added total determines whether model awarded 1 2 3 4 good thing about system flier unhappy score judges can immediately show him what items downgraded other method doesnt allow luxury judges kept models judged first let remaining fliers leave models selected best five group indicate feel best two select Best Finish model year easier because both models judged best class owned same guyhis number-one model backup Two judges liked model other judge liked other went along two judges picked model although other some great features too winner Drew Jerina Garland Texas two great models Formula racing commenced Thursday See results Focus Competition morning fifth day racing Fog Tanner Drew Jerina Rich Toccian all-Texas heat 25 entries resulted 4 7 matrix three three-model heats four four models usually start lesser number heat just take little easy workers before throwing full-blast heat First round winners Dave Shadel Richard Verano Rich Tocci Lyle Larson Russ Tokuoka Dave Layman Travis Flynn Shadel best time 11545 overToccis 11598 round took less hour like Quarter Midget gave about 10 minutes between rounds After Round Two leaders Shadel Verano Larson perfect scores followed Hyde Hager hide Hager Behind guys Jett Rinaldi Jerina two points first Racing continued through Rounds Three Four Five finally running out time sixth round probably could have flown would have pushing no need Besides Pattern guys trying buy some time quit end five rounds point lead shared Lyle Larson Dave Shadel Larson having better time 11099 Dub Jett third Richard Verano fourth no ties fifth shared Bill Hager Ralph Rinaldi Day Seven racing arrived just time wife working hard filled brim racingfor awhile anyway Seven straight days Pylon racing pretty tough people Since got full five rounds first Formula Day announced five would flown last day plus necessary flyoffs December 1994 39 See little tube Randy Ritch tries free engine buried hard hard Author awards David Wright Best Senior trophy eleventh 0500 hes ground doing figure-nine held Senior speed records QM front L-R R Ritch Tocci Larson Huffman Lopez Shadel Back D Ritch Jett Shannon Flynn Verano Allen Schmidt B Shadel Sukhoi Su-26 R/C Sport Scale WingSpan 54/ist sq 40 Size ARF Aerohaflc Airplane MADE IN THE USA th 42 Weight 52 lbs Engine 40-462 Stroke 48604 Stroke High Quality Covering fnel resistant printing Radio 4 Channels Fuselage Balsa plywood light weight vacuum forming pans Wing Foam Cores hardware & cowL Aluminum landing gear canopy included PACIFIC AEROMODEL INC 760 STIMSON AVE CITY OF INDUSTRY CA 91745 818 9614616 818 3309510 0800 7800100 Fax 818 3309351ORDERS ONLY i 11ThT Quiet Flight Intern Brits arent good hype think QFI use best writers around world brii fastest coverage major events latest OFI now its 6th issue quality has maintained throughout want back issues can supply people want month aim give best covregi sport dont miss out get copy Hobby Store subscription Please supply back New Subscription issues $ 350 US Canadian Subscriptions $42 tar 12 issuc 1 ___ 2 ___ act QFI USA 2705 Modesto Road Modesto CA 95355-3430 4 ___ 5 ___ 6 Tel 209 521 3430 6 am 8 pm California Time Please debit credit card Name __________________________________ Discovery American Express sorry Address ____________________________________ I/_____/____________________ ExpiryIZipTelephone _________________ Please start subscription OFI Latest Issue ____ Issue number _____ OFI independent magazine Double Digit Publications 5 Woolton Rise Wootton Wawen Warwickshire B95 6BJ England Tel 0044 564 793169 Fax 0044 564 792784 QUI CKEE 500 CENTRAL shopping levels QUICKEE flying 4flgrn Rossi MVVS Webra Jett Nelson ASP Fox 4 Kits Scat-Cat Revolution Dodger Texas Outlaw Thunderquickie Black Jack Q-40 Tsunami Competition 4AeQrI Tru-Turn APC Rev-Up K&B Wheels Tanks Motor Mounts 10% Discount Complete Airplane Packages BUDS HOBBY SHOP $595 COD Li 1-208-263-9656 Questions First line Fog Tanner Chip Hyde Jerry Salisbury Lyle Larson Tanner won followed Salisbury Hyde Larson didnt finish Lyles model dove ground takeoff field monitor indicated something frequency briefly other radio entered frequency check revealed locked case dont know Lyle shot down certainly appeared Unfortunately lost very nice model standing contest didnt make him very happy understandably wish something could have done him rules dont allow off-site interference reflys no proof interference off-site fact didnt really have proof interference Lyle ended up being victim who-knows-what end round Dave Shadel first Verano second Jett third Larson fourth Rinaldi fifth no ties Rounds Seven Eight Nine went wayside Shadel maintaining lead Verano second however Jett Larson changed positions Tocci moved ahead Rinaldi fifth place last round last event arrived too soon now strain trying keep things straight fastest event starting show However still round fly plus flyoffs barged ahead seven heats run finished about 40 minutes looked flyoffs needed Shadel first place perfect score 40 points Richard Verano second four points back Jett held third place 35 points Rinaldi Tocci tied fourth raced decide fourth fifth positions Tocci cut pylon Rinaldi fourth Lyle Larson sixth last trophy position seventh place Bill Hager Russ Tokuoka tied seventh distinction flying last Pylon race 94 Nats Hager won heat finished Trophies awarded winners Fast-Time award won Richard Verano time 11003 Best Finish model went Drew Jerina Its interesting note slight difference between best times eventall within 535 seconds best Quickee time Chip Hydes 11538 best Quarter time Rich Toccis 11274 best FAI time Dave Shadels 11031 best Formula time Richard Veranos 11003 times close think have too different events What think Everyone said goodbyes year went home Goodbye Lubbock have some great restaurants social secretary wife arranged nightly dinners once-a-year friends ate royally odel Aviation ER INQUIRIES WELCOME L
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/12
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RADIO CONTROL PYLON RACING I' SEVERAL RACERS TOLD ME werent going 1994 Nats because its too hot its too dusty its too windy hate say told sobut guys blew weather lovely got quite warm afternoons after finished day mild temperatures steady breeze mornings kept things quite comfortable fact weather Nats some best since Ive involved Contestant entries down including Pylon However adequate numbers everything FAI normal somewhere around one-quarter total number entries eveiythingSailplane Helicopter Pattern Control Lineyou name processed 102 Quickee models 15th ended up 63 entries resulted 4-by-16 matrix guessing about ten rounds total since daily time allocation 7 am- 1 pm first race day removed cages flag poles chairs tables etc AIVIA truck couldnt before first morning because strip flying still open commercial aviation time set up 15minute pilot meeting 830 am hour-and-a-half late something abhor Nothing else flying day could have gone farther day makes really tough workers found Out later restricted something never gave thought radio communication batteries failing barged ahead completed three rounds racing Earlier year committee formed AMA President Don Lowe examine current safety practices make improvements announced longer Formula course would used judging number phone calls received before Nats decision did set too well some people Committee members decided Quickee become too fast due introduction several new high-performance engines average flier did have enough time prepare properly turn pylons flying short course agreed longer Formula course safer should flown everywhere country Quarter Quickee also heard positive comments Nats guy particular told attended local contest long course used thought great because first time no models buzzing over head Usually first heat Nats avoided because its first time equipment has used workers need time get used seeing dark pilots callers nervous starter must watch four models kids dont try home luck computer someone first heat year Mike Del Ponte Revolution Quickee kit dominated Nats numbers flown winners choice Greg Rullman Albuquerque New Mexico Randy Etken Minnesota Sam Shimizu Georgia Surprise Things went right no refly Etken first Shimizu second Rullman third heats started moving along slow pace because pilots quite long walk first ready box start line Since well outside rule books recommended minimum safety distance CD moved first ready line closer course attempt speed things up helped some heats still moving too slow starter wife Karen said appeared though guys little reluctant race Like drove way really have go line race Cant just sit watch other guys Jeeeeeze. end Round since 16 heats round. guess what sixteen-way tie first know really surprised amazed brilliant deduction Rich Tocci first best time followed Chip Hyde Mark Parker David Wright Richard Oliver Chuck Andraka Mike Tallman Tony Lopez Mike Lewis Kurt Stromberg Ralph Rinaldi Don Luce Jerry Salisbury Rick Trissell Randy Hitt Randy Etken Phew 1045 meant two-hour 15-minute round Because late start rate going couldnt get planned 10 rounds revised nine rounds now goal Round Two started Greg Rullman Don Luce Mike Del Ponte Randy Hitt Luce winner Rullman second Del Ponte cut out Hitt crashed heat after heat until three rounds completed now approximately 130 pm getting warm communication radios starting fail due low batteries discovered later new batteries installed needed cycled little After first day never December 1994 35 Quarter Midget Jerry Small caller Rich Tocci cooly wait start Smalls engine Jerry kits Kaze Killer problem Does indicate potential like problem brand-new transmitter flight packs end Day lead reduced tie between Tony Lopez David Wrightthe two remaining perfect scores remaining 14 leaders Round fallen point highly unusual maybe competition something other factor probably effect Mr Wind Some guys having problems taking off because winds increased morning wore remedy situation moved course 450 originally sat putting takeoffs almost directly wind setup pilots werent flying straight down runway couldnt find course really helps keep cuts down can see runway edge out corner eye have fly straight down new setup course ran across runway over grass berm between taxiway Cuts being called alarming rate fliers probably having worse time with crosswind takeoffs Day Two started approximately 730 am Round Four Quickee Greg Rullman Blane Janssen Randy Ritch Irv Lenz line get things going Racing continued through Rounds Four Five end lead still shared Tony Lopez David Wright wins Following guys Chip Hyde Gary Schmidt point down Rich Tocci two points down day ended Round Six because leave site Pattern just starting lead also changed drastically because both leaders through Round Five registered zeros Round Six fell few positions Chip Hyde leading now Gary Schmidt point down followed Rich Tocci two points down Ralph Rinaldi Sam Shimizu three points down Tony Lopez Richard Huffman David Wright four points off Day Three started around 730 again now becoming standard starting time although site before sunrise really couldnt start setting up course until after 630 because too dark see Fliers dont move fast morningsespecially out running top positions Everyone seems slow motion ended up yelling get movingwhich probably didnt set too well some wife says Thats wear shirt Nats CD shirt Quickee concluded racing continued announced full nine rounds would flown allowed time flyoffs Round Seven commenced rounds end Chip Hyde Gary Schmidt continued first followed Rich Tocci third Ralph Rinaldi Sam Shimizu tied fourth Round Eight started ended kept rolling Round Nine until behind us conclusion several ties would settled race course always attempt fly off trophy positions frequency change needed year no different Since 10 trophy positions started Sam Shimizu David Wright tied tenth spot Both same frequency Wright changed another could have chance race hopes zapped Shimizu won flyoff tenth-place trophy Next up Richard Huffman Jerry Small Jim Allen tied seventh place Allen won followed Huffman Small seventh eighth ninth decided Mike Tallman alone sixth luxury no flyoff also case Tony Lopez held fifth-place spot Rich Tocci Ralph Rinaldi tied third Rinaldi won third Tocci fourth last Quickee heat line flyoff heat first place between Gary Schmidt 36 Model Aviation John Shannon holds Dub Jett No tuned pipes nitro Formula I-like speed Note required hardhats top-to-bottom inspection needed appreciate Drew Jerinas Formula Kaze Killer earned Best Finish Jim Allen Quickee 500 kit Quick-V better flying models available event Chip Hyde Chip denied flew great course took Nats Champion trophy Gary Schmidt took second Chip flew well entire meet deserved win smooth gets good call number-one pylon name will certainly top future meets Chip also set fast time meet 11538 edging out Jimmie Allens 11578 Afterward called pilots together traditional trophy presentation entries received small card times finish position recorded it small souvenir Nats courtesy Paul Page great Pylon computer program Things well remember awhile Randy Ritch planting model needing shovel extract engine ground Richard Oliver turning 12345 heat four fliers double-cut Bill Jensen double-cut pylon listening another caller standing next him Jerry Small tried needle engine no availuntil discovered transmitter stick half-throttle unpleasant note old friend Phil Bussell recorded straight zeros through entire racethis Phil know Phil doesnt like long course just couldnt get grooved hut Im certain hell find way back After lunching great smoked turkey legs sold Nats concession stands processed Quarter Midget first Nats new 40-sized Quarter Midget respectable turnout 24 entries new-sized model slightly smaller Formula using Quickee engine muffler 15% fuel Theoretically should faster Quickee meet much Racing started Day Four Tom Doe Gregs son Dub Jett Bryan Shadel Daves son Bill Hager hadnt arrived yet Shadel won went Plans called racing next day scheduled FAI since knew FAI entries would low stole some time fly Quarter Midget Since perfect 4-by-6 matrix first round ended six-way tie first among Richard Oliver Tony Lopez Travis Flynn Richard Huffman Bryan Shadel Jerry Small Round Two ended lead now pared two guys Californias Travis Flynn Bryan Shadel Travis fairly new racing scene name will known flys quite nicely Bryan Shadel also improving age style starting resemble older guys Following guys bunch Richards first Tocci tied Tony Lopez Richard Huffman point back two Richards Verano Oliver both two points back Rounds Three Four went wayside continued pumping out heats Because six heats round fliers line firstready box same timeespecially fourth row matrix no choice stop 10-15 minutes during round give guys time get ready Rounds being run less hour six-hour time allocation announced six rounds would flown would call quits since Pattern waiting patiently site end days flying Rich Tocci alone first place three-point lead over second-place holder Jerry Small Randy Ritch Tony Lopez tied third four-way tie fifth held Travis Flynn Dub Jett Bryan Shadel Richard Huffman Tocci fast time 11274 lunched after racing processed FAI well attended Its unfortunate isnt interest FAI because really has lot going Formula models speed no nitro muffled pipes alas no entries youre wondering low-participation events flown its because fly events field teams international competition Day Five continued Quarter Midget Round Seven announced nine rounds scheduled time would award trophies change course over FAI specs fly five six rounds conclude event After Round Seven Quarter Rich Tocci still held threepoint lead followed Tony Lopez Randy Ritch Travis Flynn Dub Jett Jerry Smallall trophy positions December 1994 37 Mike Stokes holds Jerry Salisburys Formula Hes new event didnt place high place go up Dave Bryan Shadel Best Senior Quarter Midget younger has surpassed olderat least height Rich Tocci caller Lyle Larson show off Quarter Midget Fast Time trophy donated NMPRA Nats Champion trophy Rounds Eight Nine ended Richard Tocci Nats Quarter Midget Champion followed Tony Lopez second Randy Ritch third Dub Jett fourth Travis Flynn fifth Jim Allen sixthwithout ties flyoffs Toccis 11274 held up fast time edging out Lyle Larsons 11378 Since FAI six entries calling other decided moving fuel fliers tools course wouldnt congest area event would move faster eliminated long walk line decided fly two heats three models take break long enough prepare next heat over again until six rounds Since FAI scoring differs usual scoring system fliers racing clock instead other didnt matter same guys flew against other once mixed could six guys much mix can have Heat included David Doyle Duane Gall Richard Verano turned 11745 registered cut According FAI rules penalty cut adding 10% time FAI scoring time seconds Richards 11745 would score 7745 Adding 7745 penalty time gave him 85195 since FAI scores rounded nearest tenth official time 852 Confusing really think about like scoring system because greatly reduces ties forces flier fly best his/her ability heat instead dogging during easy onelike other guys cut Heat ended callers picked up models moved next timers cage Heat Two went line Dave Layman Dub Jett Dave Shadel Shadel turned 11319 7319 points Jett turned 7963 Layman scored 200 double-cut Low accumulated time what wins flier double-cuts flames-out must awarded points Its opposite zero regular scoring zero FAI 200 points Round took about 15 minutes Shadel first Jett second Verano third Doyle fourth Gall fifth Layman sixth Round Two pitted Doyle Jett Verano heat Layman Gall Shadel other finish order Shadel Verano Gall Layman Jett Doyle Verano registered another cut time Doyle Jett didnt finish Rounds Three Four Five continued until about noon Richard Verano first Layman second Gall third Shadel fourth Doyle fifth Jett sixth Another round scheduled fliers indicated pooped would just soon stopso stop did five rounds completed awarded trophies National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA donated fast-time trophies Pylon events quite niceeagles wings spread takeoff fashion Im proud say regular Pylon Nats trophies sponsored club Weak Signals RIC Club Toledo Ohio After another lunch smoked turkey time process last event Formula Like first three events wished process Formula Nats site spectators could see great-looking models because headquarters tent full other activities find off-site spot because needed room beauty judge models Nats Manager Chip Smith got us spot motel atrium little humid little cramped made Traditionally Formula judged determine takeoff position prettier model better craftsmanship better takeoff position Unfortunately judging subjective some feel model better judges give credit fortheres always some hurt feelings Some guys keep feelings inside dont always know because feel disgruntled modelers meets eye Maybe someday Formula guys will find better way because everyone talk dislikes system Ordinarily models would placed four rows degree craftmanship finish judged ones Best Finish picked prestigious award because always go first line fly feel big advantage down side special Best-Finish award 38 Model Aviation worry Dan Tips just sleeping According wife Dan can catch few Zs anywhereeven hard concrete 0500 front L-R Tocci Rinaldi Hyde Schmidt Huftman Back Stromberg Shimizu Small Allen Wright Lopez Tailman Fl front L-R D Shadel Verano Jett Rinaldi Tocci Back B Shadel Shinohara Yeager Shannon Burnham Larson Hager FAI front L-R Layman Shadel Verano Gall Back callers Fog Tanner Dub Jett Jim Shinohara Gordon McWilliams regarded kiss death previous winners have lost models during meet Its nothing coincidence some guys like winning award Superstition Because lack room processing area judged models came through line using system promoted current NMPRA president Lloyd Burnham Three people judge independently utilizing score sheet rank several areas such cockpit detail cockpit craftsmanship wheelpants/landing gear canopy paint scheme paint craftsmanship quality finish Builders given credit great paint scheme must also provide smooth finish Orange-peel finishes downgraded After judge has completed model scores added total determines whether model awarded 1 2 3 4 good thing about system flier unhappy score judges can immediately show him what items downgraded other method doesnt allow luxury judges kept models judged first let remaining fliers leave models selected best five group indicate feel best two select Best Finish model year easier because both models judged best class owned same guyhis number-one model backup Two judges liked model other judge liked other went along two judges picked model although other some great features too winner Drew Jerina Garland Texas two great models Formula racing commenced Thursday See results Focus Competition morning fifth day racing Fog Tanner Drew Jerina Rich Toccian all-Texas heat 25 entries resulted 4 7 matrix three three-model heats four four models usually start lesser number heat just take little easy workers before throwing full-blast heat First round winners Dave Shadel Richard Verano Rich Tocci Lyle Larson Russ Tokuoka Dave Layman Travis Flynn Shadel best time 11545 overToccis 11598 round took less hour like Quarter Midget gave about 10 minutes between rounds After Round Two leaders Shadel Verano Larson perfect scores followed Hyde Hager hide Hager Behind guys Jett Rinaldi Jerina two points first Racing continued through Rounds Three Four Five finally running out time sixth round probably could have flown would have pushing no need Besides Pattern guys trying buy some time quit end five rounds point lead shared Lyle Larson Dave Shadel Larson having better time 11099 Dub Jett third Richard Verano fourth no ties fifth shared Bill Hager Ralph Rinaldi Day Seven racing arrived just time wife working hard filled brim racingfor awhile anyway Seven straight days Pylon racing pretty tough people Since got full five rounds first Formula Day announced five would flown last day plus necessary flyoffs December 1994 39 See little tube Randy Ritch tries free engine buried hard hard Author awards David Wright Best Senior trophy eleventh 0500 hes ground doing figure-nine held Senior speed records QM front L-R R Ritch Tocci Larson Huffman Lopez Shadel Back D Ritch Jett Shannon Flynn Verano Allen Schmidt B Shadel Sukhoi Su-26 R/C Sport Scale WingSpan 54/ist sq 40 Size ARF Aerohaflc Airplane MADE IN THE USA th 42 Weight 52 lbs Engine 40-462 Stroke 48604 Stroke High Quality Covering fnel resistant printing Radio 4 Channels Fuselage Balsa plywood light weight vacuum forming pans Wing Foam Cores hardware & cowL Aluminum landing gear canopy included PACIFIC AEROMODEL INC 760 STIMSON AVE CITY OF INDUSTRY CA 91745 818 9614616 818 3309510 0800 7800100 Fax 818 3309351ORDERS ONLY i 11ThT Quiet Flight Intern Brits arent good hype think QFI use best writers around world brii fastest coverage major events latest OFI now its 6th issue quality has maintained throughout want back issues can supply people want month aim give best covregi sport dont miss out get copy Hobby Store subscription Please supply back New Subscription issues $ 350 US Canadian Subscriptions $42 tar 12 issuc 1 ___ 2 ___ act QFI USA 2705 Modesto Road Modesto CA 95355-3430 4 ___ 5 ___ 6 Tel 209 521 3430 6 am 8 pm California Time Please debit credit card Name __________________________________ Discovery American Express sorry Address ____________________________________ I/_____/____________________ ExpiryIZipTelephone _________________ Please start subscription OFI Latest Issue ____ Issue number _____ OFI independent magazine Double Digit Publications 5 Woolton Rise Wootton Wawen Warwickshire B95 6BJ England Tel 0044 564 793169 Fax 0044 564 792784 QUI CKEE 500 CENTRAL shopping levels QUICKEE flying 4flgrn Rossi MVVS Webra Jett Nelson ASP Fox 4 Kits Scat-Cat Revolution Dodger Texas Outlaw Thunderquickie Black Jack Q-40 Tsunami Competition 4AeQrI Tru-Turn APC Rev-Up K&B Wheels Tanks Motor Mounts 10% Discount Complete Airplane Packages BUDS HOBBY SHOP $595 COD Li 1-208-263-9656 Questions First line Fog Tanner Chip Hyde Jerry Salisbury Lyle Larson Tanner won followed Salisbury Hyde Larson didnt finish Lyles model dove ground takeoff field monitor indicated something frequency briefly other radio entered frequency check revealed locked case dont know Lyle shot down certainly appeared Unfortunately lost very nice model standing contest didnt make him very happy understandably wish something could have done him rules dont allow off-site interference reflys no proof interference off-site fact didnt really have proof interference Lyle ended up being victim who-knows-what end round Dave Shadel first Verano second Jett third Larson fourth Rinaldi fifth no ties Rounds Seven Eight Nine went wayside Shadel maintaining lead Verano second however Jett Larson changed positions Tocci moved ahead Rinaldi fifth place last round last event arrived too soon now strain trying keep things straight fastest event starting show However still round fly plus flyoffs barged ahead seven heats run finished about 40 minutes looked flyoffs needed Shadel first place perfect score 40 points Richard Verano second four points back Jett held third place 35 points Rinaldi Tocci tied fourth raced decide fourth fifth positions Tocci cut pylon Rinaldi fourth Lyle Larson sixth last trophy position seventh place Bill Hager Russ Tokuoka tied seventh distinction flying last Pylon race 94 Nats Hager won heat finished Trophies awarded winners Fast-Time award won Richard Verano time 11003 Best Finish model went Drew Jerina Its interesting note slight difference between best times eventall within 535 seconds best Quickee time Chip Hydes 11538 best Quarter time Rich Toccis 11274 best FAI time Dave Shadels 11031 best Formula time Richard Veranos 11003 times close think have too different events What think Everyone said goodbyes year went home Goodbye Lubbock have some great restaurants social secretary wife arranged nightly dinners once-a-year friends ate royally odel Aviation ER INQUIRIES WELCOME L
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/12
Page Numbers: 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40
RADIO CONTROL PYLON RACING I' SEVERAL RACERS TOLD ME werent going 1994 Nats because its too hot its too dusty its too windy hate say told sobut guys blew weather lovely got quite warm afternoons after finished day mild temperatures steady breeze mornings kept things quite comfortable fact weather Nats some best since Ive involved Contestant entries down including Pylon However adequate numbers everything FAI normal somewhere around one-quarter total number entries eveiythingSailplane Helicopter Pattern Control Lineyou name processed 102 Quickee models 15th ended up 63 entries resulted 4-by-16 matrix guessing about ten rounds total since daily time allocation 7 am- 1 pm first race day removed cages flag poles chairs tables etc AIVIA truck couldnt before first morning because strip flying still open commercial aviation time set up 15minute pilot meeting 830 am hour-and-a-half late something abhor Nothing else flying day could have gone farther day makes really tough workers found Out later restricted something never gave thought radio communication batteries failing barged ahead completed three rounds racing Earlier year committee formed AMA President Don Lowe examine current safety practices make improvements announced longer Formula course would used judging number phone calls received before Nats decision did set too well some people Committee members decided Quickee become too fast due introduction several new high-performance engines average flier did have enough time prepare properly turn pylons flying short course agreed longer Formula course safer should flown everywhere country Quarter Quickee also heard positive comments Nats guy particular told attended local contest long course used thought great because first time no models buzzing over head Usually first heat Nats avoided because its first time equipment has used workers need time get used seeing dark pilots callers nervous starter must watch four models kids dont try home luck computer someone first heat year Mike Del Ponte Revolution Quickee kit dominated Nats numbers flown winners choice Greg Rullman Albuquerque New Mexico Randy Etken Minnesota Sam Shimizu Georgia Surprise Things went right no refly Etken first Shimizu second Rullman third heats started moving along slow pace because pilots quite long walk first ready box start line Since well outside rule books recommended minimum safety distance CD moved first ready line closer course attempt speed things up helped some heats still moving too slow starter wife Karen said appeared though guys little reluctant race Like drove way really have go line race Cant just sit watch other guys Jeeeeeze. end Round since 16 heats round. guess what sixteen-way tie first know really surprised amazed brilliant deduction Rich Tocci first best time followed Chip Hyde Mark Parker David Wright Richard Oliver Chuck Andraka Mike Tallman Tony Lopez Mike Lewis Kurt Stromberg Ralph Rinaldi Don Luce Jerry Salisbury Rick Trissell Randy Hitt Randy Etken Phew 1045 meant two-hour 15-minute round Because late start rate going couldnt get planned 10 rounds revised nine rounds now goal Round Two started Greg Rullman Don Luce Mike Del Ponte Randy Hitt Luce winner Rullman second Del Ponte cut out Hitt crashed heat after heat until three rounds completed now approximately 130 pm getting warm communication radios starting fail due low batteries discovered later new batteries installed needed cycled little After first day never December 1994 35 Quarter Midget Jerry Small caller Rich Tocci cooly wait start Smalls engine Jerry kits Kaze Killer problem Does indicate potential like problem brand-new transmitter flight packs end Day lead reduced tie between Tony Lopez David Wrightthe two remaining perfect scores remaining 14 leaders Round fallen point highly unusual maybe competition something other factor probably effect Mr Wind Some guys having problems taking off because winds increased morning wore remedy situation moved course 450 originally sat putting takeoffs almost directly wind setup pilots werent flying straight down runway couldnt find course really helps keep cuts down can see runway edge out corner eye have fly straight down new setup course ran across runway over grass berm between taxiway Cuts being called alarming rate fliers probably having worse time with crosswind takeoffs Day Two started approximately 730 am Round Four Quickee Greg Rullman Blane Janssen Randy Ritch Irv Lenz line get things going Racing continued through Rounds Four Five end lead still shared Tony Lopez David Wright wins Following guys Chip Hyde Gary Schmidt point down Rich Tocci two points down day ended Round Six because leave site Pattern just starting lead also changed drastically because both leaders through Round Five registered zeros Round Six fell few positions Chip Hyde leading now Gary Schmidt point down followed Rich Tocci two points down Ralph Rinaldi Sam Shimizu three points down Tony Lopez Richard Huffman David Wright four points off Day Three started around 730 again now becoming standard starting time although site before sunrise really couldnt start setting up course until after 630 because too dark see Fliers dont move fast morningsespecially out running top positions Everyone seems slow motion ended up yelling get movingwhich probably didnt set too well some wife says Thats wear shirt Nats CD shirt Quickee concluded racing continued announced full nine rounds would flown allowed time flyoffs Round Seven commenced rounds end Chip Hyde Gary Schmidt continued first followed Rich Tocci third Ralph Rinaldi Sam Shimizu tied fourth Round Eight started ended kept rolling Round Nine until behind us conclusion several ties would settled race course always attempt fly off trophy positions frequency change needed year no different Since 10 trophy positions started Sam Shimizu David Wright tied tenth spot Both same frequency Wright changed another could have chance race hopes zapped Shimizu won flyoff tenth-place trophy Next up Richard Huffman Jerry Small Jim Allen tied seventh place Allen won followed Huffman Small seventh eighth ninth decided Mike Tallman alone sixth luxury no flyoff also case Tony Lopez held fifth-place spot Rich Tocci Ralph Rinaldi tied third Rinaldi won third Tocci fourth last Quickee heat line flyoff heat first place between Gary Schmidt 36 Model Aviation John Shannon holds Dub Jett No tuned pipes nitro Formula I-like speed Note required hardhats top-to-bottom inspection needed appreciate Drew Jerinas Formula Kaze Killer earned Best Finish Jim Allen Quickee 500 kit Quick-V better flying models available event Chip Hyde Chip denied flew great course took Nats Champion trophy Gary Schmidt took second Chip flew well entire meet deserved win smooth gets good call number-one pylon name will certainly top future meets Chip also set fast time meet 11538 edging out Jimmie Allens 11578 Afterward called pilots together traditional trophy presentation entries received small card times finish position recorded it small souvenir Nats courtesy Paul Page great Pylon computer program Things well remember awhile Randy Ritch planting model needing shovel extract engine ground Richard Oliver turning 12345 heat four fliers double-cut Bill Jensen double-cut pylon listening another caller standing next him Jerry Small tried needle engine no availuntil discovered transmitter stick half-throttle unpleasant note old friend Phil Bussell recorded straight zeros through entire racethis Phil know Phil doesnt like long course just couldnt get grooved hut Im certain hell find way back After lunching great smoked turkey legs sold Nats concession stands processed Quarter Midget first Nats new 40-sized Quarter Midget respectable turnout 24 entries new-sized model slightly smaller Formula using Quickee engine muffler 15% fuel Theoretically should faster Quickee meet much Racing started Day Four Tom Doe Gregs son Dub Jett Bryan Shadel Daves son Bill Hager hadnt arrived yet Shadel won went Plans called racing next day scheduled FAI since knew FAI entries would low stole some time fly Quarter Midget Since perfect 4-by-6 matrix first round ended six-way tie first among Richard Oliver Tony Lopez Travis Flynn Richard Huffman Bryan Shadel Jerry Small Round Two ended lead now pared two guys Californias Travis Flynn Bryan Shadel Travis fairly new racing scene name will known flys quite nicely Bryan Shadel also improving age style starting resemble older guys Following guys bunch Richards first Tocci tied Tony Lopez Richard Huffman point back two Richards Verano Oliver both two points back Rounds Three Four went wayside continued pumping out heats Because six heats round fliers line firstready box same timeespecially fourth row matrix no choice stop 10-15 minutes during round give guys time get ready Rounds being run less hour six-hour time allocation announced six rounds would flown would call quits since Pattern waiting patiently site end days flying Rich Tocci alone first place three-point lead over second-place holder Jerry Small Randy Ritch Tony Lopez tied third four-way tie fifth held Travis Flynn Dub Jett Bryan Shadel Richard Huffman Tocci fast time 11274 lunched after racing processed FAI well attended Its unfortunate isnt interest FAI because really has lot going Formula models speed no nitro muffled pipes alas no entries youre wondering low-participation events flown its because fly events field teams international competition Day Five continued Quarter Midget Round Seven announced nine rounds scheduled time would award trophies change course over FAI specs fly five six rounds conclude event After Round Seven Quarter Rich Tocci still held threepoint lead followed Tony Lopez Randy Ritch Travis Flynn Dub Jett Jerry Smallall trophy positions December 1994 37 Mike Stokes holds Jerry Salisburys Formula Hes new event didnt place high place go up Dave Bryan Shadel Best Senior Quarter Midget younger has surpassed olderat least height Rich Tocci caller Lyle Larson show off Quarter Midget Fast Time trophy donated NMPRA Nats Champion trophy Rounds Eight Nine ended Richard Tocci Nats Quarter Midget Champion followed Tony Lopez second Randy Ritch third Dub Jett fourth Travis Flynn fifth Jim Allen sixthwithout ties flyoffs Toccis 11274 held up fast time edging out Lyle Larsons 11378 Since FAI six entries calling other decided moving fuel fliers tools course wouldnt congest area event would move faster eliminated long walk line decided fly two heats three models take break long enough prepare next heat over again until six rounds Since FAI scoring differs usual scoring system fliers racing clock instead other didnt matter same guys flew against other once mixed could six guys much mix can have Heat included David Doyle Duane Gall Richard Verano turned 11745 registered cut According FAI rules penalty cut adding 10% time FAI scoring time seconds Richards 11745 would score 7745 Adding 7745 penalty time gave him 85195 since FAI scores rounded nearest tenth official time 852 Confusing really think about like scoring system because greatly reduces ties forces flier fly best his/her ability heat instead dogging during easy onelike other guys cut Heat ended callers picked up models moved next timers cage Heat Two went line Dave Layman Dub Jett Dave Shadel Shadel turned 11319 7319 points Jett turned 7963 Layman scored 200 double-cut Low accumulated time what wins flier double-cuts flames-out must awarded points Its opposite zero regular scoring zero FAI 200 points Round took about 15 minutes Shadel first Jett second Verano third Doyle fourth Gall fifth Layman sixth Round Two pitted Doyle Jett Verano heat Layman Gall Shadel other finish order Shadel Verano Gall Layman Jett Doyle Verano registered another cut time Doyle Jett didnt finish Rounds Three Four Five continued until about noon Richard Verano first Layman second Gall third Shadel fourth Doyle fifth Jett sixth Another round scheduled fliers indicated pooped would just soon stopso stop did five rounds completed awarded trophies National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA donated fast-time trophies Pylon events quite niceeagles wings spread takeoff fashion Im proud say regular Pylon Nats trophies sponsored club Weak Signals RIC Club Toledo Ohio After another lunch smoked turkey time process last event Formula Like first three events wished process Formula Nats site spectators could see great-looking models because headquarters tent full other activities find off-site spot because needed room beauty judge models Nats Manager Chip Smith got us spot motel atrium little humid little cramped made Traditionally Formula judged determine takeoff position prettier model better craftsmanship better takeoff position Unfortunately judging subjective some feel model better judges give credit fortheres always some hurt feelings Some guys keep feelings inside dont always know because feel disgruntled modelers meets eye Maybe someday Formula guys will find better way because everyone talk dislikes system Ordinarily models would placed four rows degree craftmanship finish judged ones Best Finish picked prestigious award because always go first line fly feel big advantage down side special Best-Finish award 38 Model Aviation worry Dan Tips just sleeping According wife Dan can catch few Zs anywhereeven hard concrete 0500 front L-R Tocci Rinaldi Hyde Schmidt Huftman Back Stromberg Shimizu Small Allen Wright Lopez Tailman Fl front L-R D Shadel Verano Jett Rinaldi Tocci Back B Shadel Shinohara Yeager Shannon Burnham Larson Hager FAI front L-R Layman Shadel Verano Gall Back callers Fog Tanner Dub Jett Jim Shinohara Gordon McWilliams regarded kiss death previous winners have lost models during meet Its nothing coincidence some guys like winning award Superstition Because lack room processing area judged models came through line using system promoted current NMPRA president Lloyd Burnham Three people judge independently utilizing score sheet rank several areas such cockpit detail cockpit craftsmanship wheelpants/landing gear canopy paint scheme paint craftsmanship quality finish Builders given credit great paint scheme must also provide smooth finish Orange-peel finishes downgraded After judge has completed model scores added total determines whether model awarded 1 2 3 4 good thing about system flier unhappy score judges can immediately show him what items downgraded other method doesnt allow luxury judges kept models judged first let remaining fliers leave models selected best five group indicate feel best two select Best Finish model year easier because both models judged best class owned same guyhis number-one model backup Two judges liked model other judge liked other went along two judges picked model although other some great features too winner Drew Jerina Garland Texas two great models Formula racing commenced Thursday See results Focus Competition morning fifth day racing Fog Tanner Drew Jerina Rich Toccian all-Texas heat 25 entries resulted 4 7 matrix three three-model heats four four models usually start lesser number heat just take little easy workers before throwing full-blast heat First round winners Dave Shadel Richard Verano Rich Tocci Lyle Larson Russ Tokuoka Dave Layman Travis Flynn Shadel best time 11545 overToccis 11598 round took less hour like Quarter Midget gave about 10 minutes between rounds After Round Two leaders Shadel Verano Larson perfect scores followed Hyde Hager hide Hager Behind guys Jett Rinaldi Jerina two points first Racing continued through Rounds Three Four Five finally running out time sixth round probably could have flown would have pushing no need Besides Pattern guys trying buy some time quit end five rounds point lead shared Lyle Larson Dave Shadel Larson having better time 11099 Dub Jett third Richard Verano fourth no ties fifth shared Bill Hager Ralph Rinaldi Day Seven racing arrived just time wife working hard filled brim racingfor awhile anyway Seven straight days Pylon racing pretty tough people Since got full five rounds first Formula Day announced five would flown last day plus necessary flyoffs December 1994 39 See little tube Randy Ritch tries free engine buried hard hard Author awards David Wright Best Senior trophy eleventh 0500 hes ground doing figure-nine held Senior speed records QM front L-R R Ritch Tocci Larson Huffman Lopez Shadel Back D Ritch Jett Shannon Flynn Verano Allen Schmidt B Shadel Sukhoi Su-26 R/C Sport Scale WingSpan 54/ist sq 40 Size ARF Aerohaflc Airplane MADE IN THE USA th 42 Weight 52 lbs Engine 40-462 Stroke 48604 Stroke High Quality Covering fnel resistant printing Radio 4 Channels Fuselage Balsa plywood light weight vacuum forming pans Wing Foam Cores hardware & cowL Aluminum landing gear canopy included PACIFIC AEROMODEL INC 760 STIMSON AVE CITY OF INDUSTRY CA 91745 818 9614616 818 3309510 0800 7800100 Fax 818 3309351ORDERS ONLY i 11ThT Quiet Flight Intern Brits arent good hype think QFI use best 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Revolution Dodger Texas Outlaw Thunderquickie Black Jack Q-40 Tsunami Competition 4AeQrI Tru-Turn APC Rev-Up K&B Wheels Tanks Motor Mounts 10% Discount Complete Airplane Packages BUDS HOBBY SHOP $595 COD Li 1-208-263-9656 Questions First line Fog Tanner Chip Hyde Jerry Salisbury Lyle Larson Tanner won followed Salisbury Hyde Larson didnt finish Lyles model dove ground takeoff field monitor indicated something frequency briefly other radio entered frequency check revealed locked case dont know Lyle shot down certainly appeared Unfortunately lost very nice model standing contest didnt make him very happy understandably wish something could have done him rules dont allow off-site interference reflys no proof interference off-site fact didnt really have proof interference Lyle ended up being victim who-knows-what end round Dave Shadel first Verano second Jett third Larson fourth Rinaldi fifth no ties Rounds Seven Eight Nine went wayside Shadel maintaining lead Verano second however Jett Larson changed positions Tocci moved ahead Rinaldi fifth place last round last event arrived too soon now strain trying keep things straight fastest event starting show However still round fly plus flyoffs barged ahead seven heats run finished about 40 minutes looked flyoffs needed Shadel first place perfect score 40 points Richard Verano second four points back Jett held third place 35 points Rinaldi Tocci tied fourth raced decide fourth fifth positions Tocci cut pylon Rinaldi fourth Lyle Larson sixth last trophy position seventh place Bill Hager Russ Tokuoka tied seventh distinction flying last Pylon race 94 Nats Hager won heat finished Trophies awarded winners Fast-Time award won Richard Verano time 11003 Best Finish model went Drew Jerina Its interesting note slight difference between best times eventall within 535 seconds best Quickee time Chip Hydes 11538 best Quarter time Rich Toccis 11274 best FAI time Dave Shadels 11031 best Formula time Richard Veranos 11003 times close think have too different events What think Everyone said goodbyes year went home Goodbye Lubbock have some great restaurants social secretary wife arranged nightly dinners once-a-year friends ate royally odel Aviation ER INQUIRIES WELCOME L
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/12
Page Numbers: 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40
RADIO CONTROL PYLON RACING I' SEVERAL RACERS TOLD ME werent going 1994 Nats because its too hot its too dusty its too windy hate say told sobut guys blew weather lovely got quite warm afternoons after finished day mild temperatures steady breeze mornings kept things quite comfortable fact weather Nats some best since Ive involved Contestant entries down including Pylon However adequate numbers everything FAI normal somewhere around one-quarter total number entries eveiythingSailplane Helicopter Pattern Control Lineyou name processed 102 Quickee models 15th ended up 63 entries resulted 4-by-16 matrix guessing about ten rounds total since daily time allocation 7 am- 1 pm first race day removed cages flag poles chairs tables etc AIVIA truck couldnt before first morning because strip flying still open commercial aviation time set up 15minute pilot meeting 830 am hour-and-a-half late something abhor Nothing else flying day could have gone farther day makes really tough workers found Out later restricted something never gave thought radio communication batteries failing barged ahead completed three rounds racing Earlier year committee formed AMA President Don Lowe examine current safety practices make improvements announced longer Formula course would used judging number phone calls received before Nats decision did set too well some people Committee members decided Quickee become too fast due introduction several new high-performance engines average flier did have enough time prepare properly turn pylons flying short course agreed longer Formula course safer should flown everywhere country Quarter Quickee also heard positive comments Nats guy particular told attended local contest long course used thought great because first time no models buzzing over head Usually first heat Nats avoided because its first time equipment has used workers need time get used seeing dark pilots callers nervous starter must watch four models kids dont try home luck computer someone first heat year Mike Del Ponte Revolution Quickee kit dominated Nats numbers flown winners choice Greg Rullman Albuquerque New Mexico Randy Etken Minnesota Sam Shimizu Georgia Surprise Things went right no refly Etken first Shimizu second Rullman third heats started moving along slow pace because pilots quite long walk first ready box start line Since well outside rule books recommended minimum safety distance CD moved first ready line closer course attempt speed things up helped some heats still moving too slow starter wife Karen said appeared though guys little reluctant race Like drove way really have go line race Cant just sit watch other guys Jeeeeeze. end Round since 16 heats round. guess what sixteen-way tie first know really surprised amazed brilliant deduction Rich Tocci first best time followed Chip Hyde Mark Parker David Wright Richard Oliver Chuck Andraka Mike Tallman Tony Lopez Mike Lewis Kurt Stromberg Ralph Rinaldi Don Luce Jerry Salisbury Rick Trissell Randy Hitt Randy Etken Phew 1045 meant two-hour 15-minute round Because late start rate going couldnt get planned 10 rounds revised nine rounds now goal Round Two started Greg Rullman Don Luce Mike Del Ponte Randy Hitt Luce winner Rullman second Del Ponte cut out Hitt crashed heat after heat until three rounds completed now approximately 130 pm getting warm communication radios starting fail due low batteries discovered later new batteries installed needed cycled little After first day never December 1994 35 Quarter Midget Jerry Small caller Rich Tocci cooly wait start Smalls engine Jerry kits Kaze Killer problem Does indicate potential like problem brand-new transmitter flight packs end Day lead reduced tie between Tony Lopez David Wrightthe two remaining perfect scores remaining 14 leaders Round fallen point highly unusual maybe competition something other factor probably effect Mr Wind Some guys having problems taking off because winds increased morning wore remedy situation moved course 450 originally sat putting takeoffs almost directly wind setup pilots werent flying straight down runway couldnt find course really helps keep cuts down can see runway edge out corner eye have fly straight down new setup course ran across runway over grass berm between taxiway Cuts being called alarming rate fliers probably having worse time with crosswind takeoffs Day Two started approximately 730 am Round Four Quickee Greg Rullman Blane Janssen Randy Ritch Irv Lenz line get things going Racing continued through Rounds Four Five end lead still shared Tony Lopez David Wright wins Following guys Chip Hyde Gary Schmidt point down Rich Tocci two points down day ended Round Six because leave site Pattern just starting lead also changed drastically because both leaders through Round Five registered zeros Round Six fell few positions Chip Hyde leading now Gary Schmidt point down followed Rich Tocci two points down Ralph Rinaldi Sam Shimizu three points down Tony Lopez Richard Huffman David Wright four points off Day Three started around 730 again now becoming standard starting time although site before sunrise really couldnt start setting up course until after 630 because too dark see Fliers dont move fast morningsespecially out running top positions Everyone seems slow motion ended up yelling get movingwhich probably didnt set too well some wife says Thats wear shirt Nats CD shirt Quickee concluded racing continued announced full nine rounds would flown allowed time flyoffs Round Seven commenced rounds end Chip Hyde Gary Schmidt continued first followed Rich Tocci third Ralph Rinaldi Sam Shimizu tied fourth Round Eight started ended kept rolling Round Nine until behind us conclusion several ties would settled race course always attempt fly off trophy positions frequency change needed year no different Since 10 trophy positions started Sam Shimizu David Wright tied tenth spot Both same frequency Wright changed another could have chance race hopes zapped Shimizu won flyoff tenth-place trophy Next up Richard Huffman Jerry Small Jim Allen tied seventh place Allen won followed Huffman Small seventh eighth ninth decided Mike Tallman alone sixth luxury no flyoff also case Tony Lopez held fifth-place spot Rich Tocci Ralph Rinaldi tied third Rinaldi won third Tocci fourth last Quickee heat line flyoff heat first place between Gary Schmidt 36 Model Aviation John Shannon holds Dub Jett No tuned pipes nitro Formula I-like speed Note required hardhats top-to-bottom inspection needed appreciate Drew Jerinas Formula Kaze Killer earned Best Finish Jim Allen Quickee 500 kit Quick-V better flying models available event Chip Hyde Chip denied flew great course took Nats Champion trophy Gary Schmidt took second Chip flew well entire meet deserved win smooth gets good call number-one pylon name will certainly top future meets Chip also set fast time meet 11538 edging out Jimmie Allens 11578 Afterward called pilots together traditional trophy presentation entries received small card times finish position recorded it small souvenir Nats courtesy Paul Page great Pylon computer program Things well remember awhile Randy Ritch planting model needing shovel extract engine ground Richard Oliver turning 12345 heat four fliers double-cut Bill Jensen double-cut pylon listening another caller standing next him Jerry Small tried needle engine no availuntil discovered transmitter stick half-throttle unpleasant note old friend Phil Bussell recorded straight zeros through entire racethis Phil know Phil doesnt like long course just couldnt get grooved hut Im certain hell find way back After lunching great smoked turkey legs sold Nats concession stands processed Quarter Midget first Nats new 40-sized Quarter Midget respectable turnout 24 entries new-sized model slightly smaller Formula using Quickee engine muffler 15% fuel Theoretically should faster Quickee meet much Racing started Day Four Tom Doe Gregs son Dub Jett Bryan Shadel Daves son Bill Hager hadnt arrived yet Shadel won went Plans called racing next day scheduled FAI since knew FAI entries would low stole some time fly Quarter Midget Since perfect 4-by-6 matrix first round ended six-way tie first among Richard Oliver Tony Lopez Travis Flynn Richard Huffman Bryan Shadel Jerry Small Round Two ended lead now pared two guys Californias Travis Flynn Bryan Shadel Travis fairly new racing scene name will known flys quite nicely Bryan Shadel also improving age style starting resemble older guys Following guys bunch Richards first Tocci tied Tony Lopez Richard Huffman point back two Richards Verano Oliver both two points back Rounds Three Four went wayside continued pumping out heats Because six heats round fliers line firstready box same timeespecially fourth row matrix no choice stop 10-15 minutes during round give guys time get ready Rounds being run less hour six-hour time allocation announced six rounds would flown would call quits since Pattern waiting patiently site end days flying Rich Tocci alone first place three-point lead over second-place holder Jerry Small Randy Ritch Tony Lopez tied third four-way tie fifth held Travis Flynn Dub Jett Bryan Shadel Richard Huffman Tocci fast time 11274 lunched after racing processed FAI well attended Its unfortunate isnt interest FAI because really has lot going Formula models speed no nitro muffled pipes alas no entries youre wondering low-participation events flown its because fly events field teams international competition Day Five continued Quarter Midget Round Seven announced nine rounds scheduled time would award trophies change course over FAI specs fly five six rounds conclude event After Round Seven Quarter Rich Tocci still held threepoint lead followed Tony Lopez Randy Ritch Travis Flynn Dub Jett Jerry Smallall trophy positions December 1994 37 Mike Stokes holds Jerry Salisburys Formula Hes new event didnt place high place go up Dave Bryan Shadel Best Senior Quarter Midget younger has surpassed olderat least height Rich Tocci caller Lyle Larson show off Quarter Midget Fast Time trophy donated NMPRA Nats Champion trophy Rounds Eight Nine ended Richard Tocci Nats Quarter Midget Champion followed Tony Lopez second Randy Ritch third Dub Jett fourth Travis Flynn fifth Jim Allen sixthwithout ties flyoffs Toccis 11274 held up fast time edging out Lyle Larsons 11378 Since FAI six entries calling other decided moving fuel fliers tools course wouldnt congest area event would move faster eliminated long walk line decided fly two heats three models take break long enough prepare next heat over again until six rounds Since FAI scoring differs usual scoring system fliers racing clock instead other didnt matter same guys flew against other once mixed could six guys much mix can have Heat included David Doyle Duane Gall Richard Verano turned 11745 registered cut According FAI rules penalty cut adding 10% time FAI scoring time seconds Richards 11745 would score 7745 Adding 7745 penalty time gave him 85195 since FAI scores rounded nearest tenth official time 852 Confusing really think about like scoring system because greatly reduces ties forces flier fly best his/her ability heat instead dogging during easy onelike other guys cut Heat ended callers picked up models moved next timers cage Heat Two went line Dave Layman Dub Jett Dave Shadel Shadel turned 11319 7319 points Jett turned 7963 Layman scored 200 double-cut Low accumulated time what wins flier double-cuts flames-out must awarded points Its opposite zero regular scoring zero FAI 200 points Round took about 15 minutes Shadel first Jett second Verano third Doyle fourth Gall fifth Layman sixth Round Two pitted Doyle Jett Verano heat Layman Gall Shadel other finish order Shadel Verano Gall Layman Jett Doyle Verano registered another cut time Doyle Jett didnt finish Rounds Three Four Five continued until about noon Richard Verano first Layman second Gall third Shadel fourth Doyle fifth Jett sixth Another round scheduled fliers indicated pooped would just soon stopso stop did five rounds completed awarded trophies National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA donated fast-time trophies Pylon events quite niceeagles wings spread takeoff fashion Im proud say regular Pylon Nats trophies sponsored club Weak Signals RIC Club Toledo Ohio After another lunch smoked turkey time process last event Formula Like first three events wished process Formula Nats site spectators could see great-looking models because headquarters tent full other activities find off-site spot because needed room beauty judge models Nats Manager Chip Smith got us spot motel atrium little humid little cramped made Traditionally Formula judged determine takeoff position prettier model better craftsmanship better takeoff position Unfortunately judging subjective some feel model better judges give credit fortheres always some hurt feelings Some guys keep feelings inside dont always know because feel disgruntled modelers meets eye Maybe someday Formula guys will find better way because everyone talk dislikes system Ordinarily models would placed four rows degree craftmanship finish judged ones Best Finish picked prestigious award because always go first line fly feel big advantage down side special Best-Finish award 38 Model Aviation worry Dan Tips just sleeping According wife Dan can catch few Zs anywhereeven hard concrete 0500 front L-R Tocci Rinaldi Hyde Schmidt Huftman Back Stromberg Shimizu Small Allen Wright Lopez Tailman Fl front L-R D Shadel Verano Jett Rinaldi Tocci Back B Shadel Shinohara Yeager Shannon Burnham Larson Hager FAI front L-R Layman Shadel Verano Gall Back callers Fog Tanner Dub Jett Jim Shinohara Gordon McWilliams regarded kiss death previous winners have lost models during meet Its nothing coincidence some guys like winning award Superstition Because lack room processing area judged models came through line using system promoted current NMPRA president Lloyd Burnham Three people judge independently utilizing score sheet rank several areas such cockpit detail cockpit craftsmanship wheelpants/landing gear canopy paint scheme paint craftsmanship quality finish Builders given credit great paint scheme must also provide smooth finish Orange-peel finishes downgraded After judge has completed model scores added total determines whether model awarded 1 2 3 4 good thing about system flier unhappy score judges can immediately show him what items downgraded other method doesnt allow luxury judges kept models judged first let remaining fliers leave models selected best five group indicate feel best two select Best Finish model year easier because both models judged best class owned same guyhis number-one model backup Two judges liked model other judge liked other went along two judges picked model although other some great features too winner Drew Jerina Garland Texas two great models Formula racing commenced Thursday See results Focus Competition morning fifth day racing Fog Tanner Drew Jerina Rich Toccian all-Texas heat 25 entries resulted 4 7 matrix three three-model heats four four models usually start lesser number heat just take little easy workers before throwing full-blast heat First round winners Dave Shadel Richard Verano Rich Tocci Lyle Larson Russ Tokuoka Dave Layman Travis Flynn Shadel best time 11545 overToccis 11598 round took less hour like Quarter Midget gave about 10 minutes between rounds After Round Two leaders Shadel Verano Larson perfect scores followed Hyde Hager hide Hager Behind guys Jett Rinaldi Jerina two points first Racing continued through Rounds Three Four Five finally running out time sixth round probably could have flown would have pushing no need Besides Pattern guys trying buy some time quit end five rounds point lead shared Lyle Larson Dave Shadel Larson having better time 11099 Dub Jett third Richard Verano fourth no ties fifth shared Bill Hager Ralph Rinaldi Day Seven racing arrived just time wife working hard filled brim racingfor awhile anyway Seven straight days Pylon racing pretty tough people Since got full five rounds first Formula Day announced five would flown last day plus necessary flyoffs December 1994 39 See little tube Randy Ritch tries free engine buried hard hard Author awards David Wright Best Senior trophy eleventh 0500 hes ground doing figure-nine held Senior speed records QM front L-R R Ritch Tocci Larson Huffman Lopez Shadel Back D Ritch Jett Shannon Flynn Verano Allen Schmidt B Shadel Sukhoi Su-26 R/C Sport Scale WingSpan 54/ist sq 40 Size ARF Aerohaflc Airplane MADE IN THE USA th 42 Weight 52 lbs Engine 40-462 Stroke 48604 Stroke High Quality Covering fnel resistant printing Radio 4 Channels Fuselage Balsa plywood light weight vacuum forming pans Wing Foam Cores hardware & cowL Aluminum landing gear canopy included PACIFIC AEROMODEL INC 760 STIMSON AVE CITY OF INDUSTRY CA 91745 818 9614616 818 3309510 0800 7800100 Fax 818 3309351ORDERS ONLY i 11ThT Quiet Flight Intern Brits arent good hype think QFI use best writers around world brii fastest coverage major events latest OFI now its 6th issue quality has maintained throughout want back issues can supply people want month aim give best covregi sport dont miss out get copy Hobby Store subscription Please supply back New Subscription issues $ 350 US Canadian Subscriptions $42 tar 12 issuc 1 ___ 2 ___ act QFI USA 2705 Modesto Road Modesto CA 95355-3430 4 ___ 5 ___ 6 Tel 209 521 3430 6 am 8 pm California Time Please debit credit card Name __________________________________ Discovery American Express sorry Address ____________________________________ I/_____/____________________ ExpiryIZipTelephone _________________ Please start subscription OFI Latest Issue ____ Issue number _____ OFI independent magazine Double Digit Publications 5 Woolton Rise Wootton Wawen Warwickshire B95 6BJ England Tel 0044 564 793169 Fax 0044 564 792784 QUI CKEE 500 CENTRAL shopping levels QUICKEE flying 4flgrn Rossi MVVS Webra Jett Nelson ASP Fox 4 Kits Scat-Cat Revolution Dodger Texas Outlaw Thunderquickie Black Jack Q-40 Tsunami Competition 4AeQrI Tru-Turn APC Rev-Up K&B Wheels Tanks Motor Mounts 10% Discount Complete Airplane Packages BUDS HOBBY SHOP $595 COD Li 1-208-263-9656 Questions First line Fog Tanner Chip Hyde Jerry Salisbury Lyle Larson Tanner won followed Salisbury Hyde Larson didnt finish Lyles model dove ground takeoff field monitor indicated something frequency briefly other radio entered frequency check revealed locked case dont know Lyle shot down certainly appeared Unfortunately lost very nice model standing contest didnt make him very happy understandably wish something could have done him rules dont allow off-site interference reflys no proof interference off-site fact didnt really have proof interference Lyle ended up being victim who-knows-what end round Dave Shadel first Verano second Jett third Larson fourth Rinaldi fifth no ties Rounds Seven Eight Nine went wayside Shadel maintaining lead Verano second however Jett Larson changed positions Tocci moved ahead Rinaldi fifth place last round last event arrived too soon now strain trying keep things straight fastest event starting show However still round fly plus flyoffs barged ahead seven heats run finished about 40 minutes looked flyoffs needed Shadel first place perfect score 40 points Richard Verano second four points back Jett held third place 35 points Rinaldi Tocci tied fourth raced decide fourth fifth positions Tocci cut pylon Rinaldi fourth Lyle Larson sixth last trophy position seventh place Bill Hager Russ Tokuoka tied seventh distinction flying last Pylon race 94 Nats Hager won heat finished Trophies awarded winners Fast-Time award won Richard Verano time 11003 Best Finish model went Drew Jerina Its interesting note slight difference between best times eventall within 535 seconds best Quickee time Chip Hydes 11538 best Quarter time Rich Toccis 11274 best FAI time Dave Shadels 11031 best Formula time Richard Veranos 11003 times close think have too different events What think Everyone said goodbyes year went home Goodbye Lubbock have some great restaurants social secretary wife arranged nightly dinners once-a-year friends ate royally odel Aviation ER INQUIRIES WELCOME L
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/12
Page Numbers: 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40
RADIO CONTROL PYLON RACING I' SEVERAL RACERS TOLD ME werent going 1994 Nats because its too hot its too dusty its too windy hate say told sobut guys blew weather lovely got quite warm afternoons after finished day mild temperatures steady breeze mornings kept things quite comfortable fact weather Nats some best since Ive involved Contestant entries down including Pylon However adequate numbers everything FAI normal somewhere around one-quarter total number entries eveiythingSailplane Helicopter Pattern Control Lineyou name processed 102 Quickee models 15th ended up 63 entries resulted 4-by-16 matrix guessing about ten rounds total since daily time allocation 7 am- 1 pm first race day removed cages flag poles chairs tables etc AIVIA truck couldnt before first morning because strip flying still open commercial aviation time set up 15minute pilot meeting 830 am hour-and-a-half late something abhor Nothing else flying day could have gone farther day makes really tough workers found Out later restricted something never gave thought radio communication batteries failing barged ahead completed three rounds racing Earlier year committee formed AMA President Don Lowe examine current safety practices make improvements announced longer Formula course would used judging number phone calls received before Nats decision did set too well some people Committee members decided Quickee become too fast due introduction several new high-performance engines average flier did have enough time prepare properly turn pylons flying short course agreed longer Formula course safer should flown everywhere country Quarter Quickee also heard positive comments Nats guy particular told attended local contest long course used thought great because first time no models buzzing over head Usually first heat Nats avoided because its first time equipment has used workers need time get used seeing dark pilots callers nervous starter must watch four models kids dont try home luck computer someone first heat year Mike Del Ponte Revolution Quickee kit dominated Nats numbers flown winners choice Greg Rullman Albuquerque New Mexico Randy Etken Minnesota Sam Shimizu Georgia Surprise Things went right no refly Etken first Shimizu second Rullman third heats started moving along slow pace because pilots quite long walk first ready box start line Since well outside rule books recommended minimum safety distance CD moved first ready line closer course attempt speed things up helped some heats still moving too slow starter wife Karen said appeared though guys little reluctant race Like drove way really have go line race Cant just sit watch other guys Jeeeeeze. end Round since 16 heats round. guess what sixteen-way tie first know really surprised amazed brilliant deduction Rich Tocci first best time followed Chip Hyde Mark Parker David Wright Richard Oliver Chuck Andraka Mike Tallman Tony Lopez Mike Lewis Kurt Stromberg Ralph Rinaldi Don Luce Jerry Salisbury Rick Trissell Randy Hitt Randy Etken Phew 1045 meant two-hour 15-minute round Because late start rate going couldnt get planned 10 rounds revised nine rounds now goal Round Two started Greg Rullman Don Luce Mike Del Ponte Randy Hitt Luce winner Rullman second Del Ponte cut out Hitt crashed heat after heat until three rounds completed now approximately 130 pm getting warm communication radios starting fail due low batteries discovered later new batteries installed needed cycled little After first day never December 1994 35 Quarter Midget Jerry Small caller Rich Tocci cooly wait start Smalls engine Jerry kits Kaze Killer problem Does indicate potential like problem brand-new transmitter flight packs end Day lead reduced tie between Tony Lopez David Wrightthe two remaining perfect scores remaining 14 leaders Round fallen point highly unusual maybe competition something other factor probably effect Mr Wind Some guys having problems taking off because winds increased morning wore remedy situation moved course 450 originally sat putting takeoffs almost directly wind setup pilots werent flying straight down runway couldnt find course really helps keep cuts down can see runway edge out corner eye have fly straight down new setup course ran across runway over grass berm between taxiway Cuts being called alarming rate fliers probably having worse time with crosswind takeoffs Day Two started approximately 730 am Round Four Quickee Greg Rullman Blane Janssen Randy Ritch Irv Lenz line get things going Racing continued through Rounds Four Five end lead still shared Tony Lopez David Wright wins Following guys Chip Hyde Gary Schmidt point down Rich Tocci two points down day ended Round Six because leave site Pattern just starting lead also changed drastically because both leaders through Round Five registered zeros Round Six fell few positions Chip Hyde leading now Gary Schmidt point down followed Rich Tocci two points down Ralph Rinaldi Sam Shimizu three points down Tony Lopez Richard Huffman David Wright four points off Day Three started around 730 again now becoming standard starting time although site before sunrise really couldnt start setting up course until after 630 because too dark see Fliers dont move fast morningsespecially out running top positions Everyone seems slow motion ended up yelling get movingwhich probably didnt set too well some wife says Thats wear shirt Nats CD shirt Quickee concluded racing continued announced full nine rounds would flown allowed time flyoffs Round Seven commenced rounds end Chip Hyde Gary Schmidt continued first followed Rich Tocci third Ralph Rinaldi Sam Shimizu tied fourth Round Eight started ended kept rolling Round Nine until behind us conclusion several ties would settled race course always attempt fly off trophy positions frequency change needed year no different Since 10 trophy positions started Sam Shimizu David Wright tied tenth spot Both same frequency Wright changed another could have chance race hopes zapped Shimizu won flyoff tenth-place trophy Next up Richard Huffman Jerry Small Jim Allen tied seventh place Allen won followed Huffman Small seventh eighth ninth decided Mike Tallman alone sixth luxury no flyoff also case Tony Lopez held fifth-place spot Rich Tocci Ralph Rinaldi tied third Rinaldi won third Tocci fourth last Quickee heat line flyoff heat first place between Gary Schmidt 36 Model Aviation John Shannon holds Dub Jett No tuned pipes nitro Formula I-like speed Note required hardhats top-to-bottom inspection needed appreciate Drew Jerinas Formula Kaze Killer earned Best Finish Jim Allen Quickee 500 kit Quick-V better flying models available event Chip Hyde Chip denied flew great course took Nats Champion trophy Gary Schmidt took second Chip flew well entire meet deserved win smooth gets good call number-one pylon name will certainly top future meets Chip also set fast time meet 11538 edging out Jimmie Allens 11578 Afterward called pilots together traditional trophy presentation entries received small card times finish position recorded it small souvenir Nats courtesy Paul Page great Pylon computer program Things well remember awhile Randy Ritch planting model needing shovel extract engine ground Richard Oliver turning 12345 heat four fliers double-cut Bill Jensen double-cut pylon listening another caller standing next him Jerry Small tried needle engine no availuntil discovered transmitter stick half-throttle unpleasant note old friend Phil Bussell recorded straight zeros through entire racethis Phil know Phil doesnt like long course just couldnt get grooved hut Im certain hell find way back After lunching great smoked turkey legs sold Nats concession stands processed Quarter Midget first Nats new 40-sized Quarter Midget respectable turnout 24 entries new-sized model slightly smaller Formula using Quickee engine muffler 15% fuel Theoretically should faster Quickee meet much Racing started Day Four Tom Doe Gregs son Dub Jett Bryan Shadel Daves son Bill Hager hadnt arrived yet Shadel won went Plans called racing next day scheduled FAI since knew FAI entries would low stole some time fly Quarter Midget Since perfect 4-by-6 matrix first round ended six-way tie first among Richard Oliver Tony Lopez Travis Flynn Richard Huffman Bryan Shadel Jerry Small Round Two ended lead now pared two guys Californias Travis Flynn Bryan Shadel Travis fairly new racing scene name will known flys quite nicely Bryan Shadel also improving age style starting resemble older guys Following guys bunch Richards first Tocci tied Tony Lopez Richard Huffman point back two Richards Verano Oliver both two points back Rounds Three Four went wayside continued pumping out heats Because six heats round fliers line firstready box same timeespecially fourth row matrix no choice stop 10-15 minutes during round give guys time get ready Rounds being run less hour six-hour time allocation announced six rounds would flown would call quits since Pattern waiting patiently site end days flying Rich Tocci alone first place three-point lead over second-place holder Jerry Small Randy Ritch Tony Lopez tied third four-way tie fifth held Travis Flynn Dub Jett Bryan Shadel Richard Huffman Tocci fast time 11274 lunched after racing processed FAI well attended Its unfortunate isnt interest FAI because really has lot going Formula models speed no nitro muffled pipes alas no entries youre wondering low-participation events flown its because fly events field teams international competition Day Five continued Quarter Midget Round Seven announced nine rounds scheduled time would award trophies change course over FAI specs fly five six rounds conclude event After Round Seven Quarter Rich Tocci still held threepoint lead followed Tony Lopez Randy Ritch Travis Flynn Dub Jett Jerry Smallall trophy positions December 1994 37 Mike Stokes holds Jerry Salisburys Formula Hes new event didnt place high place go up Dave Bryan Shadel Best Senior Quarter Midget younger has surpassed olderat least height Rich Tocci caller Lyle Larson show off Quarter Midget Fast Time trophy donated NMPRA Nats Champion trophy Rounds Eight Nine ended Richard Tocci Nats Quarter Midget Champion followed Tony Lopez second Randy Ritch third Dub Jett fourth Travis Flynn fifth Jim Allen sixthwithout ties flyoffs Toccis 11274 held up fast time edging out Lyle Larsons 11378 Since FAI six entries calling other decided moving fuel fliers tools course wouldnt congest area event would move faster eliminated long walk line decided fly two heats three models take break long enough prepare next heat over again until six rounds Since FAI scoring differs usual scoring system fliers racing clock instead other didnt matter same guys flew against other once mixed could six guys much mix can have Heat included David Doyle Duane Gall Richard Verano turned 11745 registered cut According FAI rules penalty cut adding 10% time FAI scoring time seconds Richards 11745 would score 7745 Adding 7745 penalty time gave him 85195 since FAI scores rounded nearest tenth official time 852 Confusing really think about like scoring system because greatly reduces ties forces flier fly best his/her ability heat instead dogging during easy onelike other guys cut Heat ended callers picked up models moved next timers cage Heat Two went line Dave Layman Dub Jett Dave Shadel Shadel turned 11319 7319 points Jett turned 7963 Layman scored 200 double-cut Low accumulated time what wins flier double-cuts flames-out must awarded points Its opposite zero regular scoring zero FAI 200 points Round took about 15 minutes Shadel first Jett second Verano third Doyle fourth Gall fifth Layman sixth Round Two pitted Doyle Jett Verano heat Layman Gall Shadel other finish order Shadel Verano Gall Layman Jett Doyle Verano registered another cut time Doyle Jett didnt finish Rounds Three Four Five continued until about noon Richard Verano first Layman second Gall third Shadel fourth Doyle fifth Jett sixth Another round scheduled fliers indicated pooped would just soon stopso stop did five rounds completed awarded trophies National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA donated fast-time trophies Pylon events quite niceeagles wings spread takeoff fashion Im proud say regular Pylon Nats trophies sponsored club Weak Signals RIC Club Toledo Ohio After another lunch smoked turkey time process last event Formula Like first three events wished process Formula Nats site spectators could see great-looking models because headquarters tent full other activities find off-site spot because needed room beauty judge models Nats Manager Chip Smith got us spot motel atrium little humid little cramped made Traditionally Formula judged determine takeoff position prettier model better craftsmanship better takeoff position Unfortunately judging subjective some feel model better judges give credit fortheres always some hurt feelings Some guys keep feelings inside dont always know because feel disgruntled modelers meets eye Maybe someday Formula guys will find better way because everyone talk dislikes system Ordinarily models would placed four rows degree craftmanship finish judged ones Best Finish picked prestigious award because always go first line fly feel big advantage down side special Best-Finish award 38 Model Aviation worry Dan Tips just sleeping According wife Dan can catch few Zs anywhereeven hard concrete 0500 front L-R Tocci Rinaldi Hyde Schmidt Huftman Back Stromberg Shimizu Small Allen Wright Lopez Tailman Fl front L-R D Shadel Verano Jett Rinaldi Tocci Back B Shadel Shinohara Yeager Shannon Burnham Larson Hager FAI front L-R Layman Shadel Verano Gall Back callers Fog Tanner Dub Jett Jim Shinohara Gordon McWilliams regarded kiss death previous winners have lost models during meet Its nothing coincidence some guys like winning award Superstition Because lack room processing area judged models came through line using system promoted current NMPRA president Lloyd Burnham Three people judge independently utilizing score sheet rank several areas such cockpit detail cockpit craftsmanship wheelpants/landing gear canopy paint scheme paint craftsmanship quality finish Builders given credit great paint scheme must also provide smooth finish Orange-peel finishes downgraded After judge has completed model scores added total determines whether model awarded 1 2 3 4 good thing about system flier unhappy score judges can immediately show him what items downgraded other method doesnt allow luxury judges kept models judged first let remaining fliers leave models selected best five group indicate feel best two select Best Finish model year easier because both models judged best class owned same guyhis number-one model backup Two judges liked model other judge liked other went along two judges picked model although other some great features too winner Drew Jerina Garland Texas two great models Formula racing commenced Thursday See results Focus Competition morning fifth day racing Fog Tanner Drew Jerina Rich Toccian all-Texas heat 25 entries resulted 4 7 matrix three three-model heats four four models usually start lesser number heat just take little easy workers before throwing full-blast heat First round winners Dave Shadel Richard Verano Rich Tocci Lyle Larson Russ Tokuoka Dave Layman Travis Flynn Shadel best time 11545 overToccis 11598 round took less hour like Quarter Midget gave about 10 minutes between rounds After Round Two leaders Shadel Verano Larson perfect scores followed Hyde Hager hide Hager Behind guys Jett Rinaldi Jerina two points first Racing continued through Rounds Three Four Five finally running out time sixth round probably could have flown would have pushing no need Besides Pattern guys trying buy some time quit end five rounds point lead shared Lyle Larson Dave Shadel Larson having better time 11099 Dub Jett third Richard Verano fourth no ties fifth shared Bill Hager Ralph Rinaldi Day Seven racing arrived just time wife working hard filled brim racingfor awhile anyway Seven straight days Pylon racing pretty tough people Since got full five rounds first Formula Day announced five would flown last day plus necessary flyoffs December 1994 39 See little tube Randy Ritch tries free engine buried hard hard Author awards David Wright Best Senior trophy eleventh 0500 hes ground doing figure-nine held Senior speed records QM front L-R R Ritch Tocci Larson Huffman Lopez Shadel Back D Ritch Jett Shannon Flynn Verano Allen Schmidt B Shadel Sukhoi Su-26 R/C Sport Scale WingSpan 54/ist sq 40 Size ARF Aerohaflc Airplane MADE IN THE USA th 42 Weight 52 lbs Engine 40-462 Stroke 48604 Stroke High Quality Covering fnel resistant printing Radio 4 Channels Fuselage Balsa plywood light weight vacuum forming pans Wing Foam Cores hardware & cowL Aluminum landing gear canopy included PACIFIC AEROMODEL INC 760 STIMSON AVE CITY OF INDUSTRY CA 91745 818 9614616 818 3309510 0800 7800100 Fax 818 3309351ORDERS ONLY i 11ThT Quiet Flight Intern Brits arent good hype think QFI use best writers around world brii fastest coverage major events latest OFI now its 6th issue quality has maintained throughout want back issues can supply people want month aim give best covregi sport dont miss out get copy Hobby Store subscription Please supply back New Subscription issues $ 350 US Canadian Subscriptions $42 tar 12 issuc 1 ___ 2 ___ act QFI USA 2705 Modesto Road Modesto CA 95355-3430 4 ___ 5 ___ 6 Tel 209 521 3430 6 am 8 pm California Time Please debit credit card Name __________________________________ Discovery American Express sorry Address ____________________________________ I/_____/____________________ ExpiryIZipTelephone _________________ Please start subscription OFI Latest Issue ____ Issue number _____ OFI independent magazine Double Digit Publications 5 Woolton Rise Wootton Wawen Warwickshire B95 6BJ England Tel 0044 564 793169 Fax 0044 564 792784 QUI CKEE 500 CENTRAL shopping levels QUICKEE flying 4flgrn Rossi MVVS Webra Jett Nelson ASP Fox 4 Kits Scat-Cat Revolution Dodger Texas Outlaw Thunderquickie Black Jack Q-40 Tsunami Competition 4AeQrI Tru-Turn APC Rev-Up K&B Wheels Tanks Motor Mounts 10% Discount Complete Airplane Packages BUDS HOBBY SHOP $595 COD Li 1-208-263-9656 Questions First line Fog Tanner Chip Hyde Jerry Salisbury Lyle Larson Tanner won followed Salisbury Hyde Larson didnt finish Lyles model dove ground takeoff field monitor indicated something frequency briefly other radio entered frequency check revealed locked case dont know Lyle shot down certainly appeared Unfortunately lost very nice model standing contest didnt make him very happy understandably wish something could have done him rules dont allow off-site interference reflys no proof interference off-site fact didnt really have proof interference Lyle ended up being victim who-knows-what end round Dave Shadel first Verano second Jett third Larson fourth Rinaldi fifth no ties Rounds Seven Eight Nine went wayside Shadel maintaining lead Verano second however Jett Larson changed positions Tocci moved ahead Rinaldi fifth place last round last event arrived too soon now strain trying keep things straight fastest event starting show However still round fly plus flyoffs barged ahead seven heats run finished about 40 minutes looked flyoffs needed Shadel first place perfect score 40 points Richard Verano second four points back Jett held third place 35 points Rinaldi Tocci tied fourth raced decide fourth fifth positions Tocci cut pylon Rinaldi fourth Lyle Larson sixth last trophy position seventh place Bill Hager Russ Tokuoka tied seventh distinction flying last Pylon race 94 Nats Hager won heat finished Trophies awarded winners Fast-Time award won Richard Verano time 11003 Best Finish model went Drew Jerina Its interesting note slight difference between best times eventall within 535 seconds best Quickee time Chip Hydes 11538 best Quarter time Rich Toccis 11274 best FAI time Dave Shadels 11031 best Formula time Richard Veranos 11003 times close think have too different events What think Everyone said goodbyes year went home Goodbye Lubbock have some great restaurants social secretary wife arranged nightly dinners once-a-year friends ate royally odel Aviation ER INQUIRIES WELCOME L
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/12
Page Numbers: 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40
RADIO CONTROL PYLON RACING I' SEVERAL RACERS TOLD ME werent going 1994 Nats because its too hot its too dusty its too windy hate say told sobut guys blew weather lovely got quite warm afternoons after finished day mild temperatures steady breeze mornings kept things quite comfortable fact weather Nats some best since Ive involved Contestant entries down including Pylon However adequate numbers everything FAI normal somewhere around one-quarter total number entries eveiythingSailplane Helicopter Pattern Control Lineyou name processed 102 Quickee models 15th ended up 63 entries resulted 4-by-16 matrix guessing about ten rounds total since daily time allocation 7 am- 1 pm first race day removed cages flag poles chairs tables etc AIVIA truck couldnt before first morning because strip flying still open commercial aviation time set up 15minute pilot meeting 830 am hour-and-a-half late something abhor Nothing else flying day could have gone farther day makes really tough workers found Out later restricted something never gave thought radio communication batteries failing barged ahead completed three rounds racing Earlier year committee formed AMA President Don Lowe examine current safety practices make improvements announced longer Formula course would used judging number phone calls received before Nats decision did set too well some people Committee members decided Quickee become too fast due introduction several new high-performance engines average flier did have enough time prepare properly turn pylons flying short course agreed longer Formula course safer should flown everywhere country Quarter Quickee also heard positive comments Nats guy particular told attended local contest long course used thought great because first time no models buzzing over head Usually first heat Nats avoided because its first time equipment has used workers need time get used seeing dark pilots callers nervous starter must watch four models kids dont try home luck computer someone first heat year Mike Del Ponte Revolution Quickee kit dominated Nats numbers flown winners choice Greg Rullman Albuquerque New Mexico Randy Etken Minnesota Sam Shimizu Georgia Surprise Things went right no refly Etken first Shimizu second Rullman third heats started moving along slow pace because pilots quite long walk first ready box start line Since well outside rule books recommended minimum safety distance CD moved first ready line closer course attempt speed things up helped some heats still moving too slow starter wife Karen said appeared though guys little reluctant race Like drove way really have go line race Cant just sit watch other guys Jeeeeeze. end Round since 16 heats round. guess what sixteen-way tie first know really surprised amazed brilliant deduction Rich Tocci first best time followed Chip Hyde Mark Parker David Wright Richard Oliver Chuck Andraka Mike Tallman Tony Lopez Mike Lewis Kurt Stromberg Ralph Rinaldi Don Luce Jerry Salisbury Rick Trissell Randy Hitt Randy Etken Phew 1045 meant two-hour 15-minute round Because late start rate going couldnt get planned 10 rounds revised nine rounds now goal Round Two started Greg Rullman Don Luce Mike Del Ponte Randy Hitt Luce winner Rullman second Del Ponte cut out Hitt crashed heat after heat until three rounds completed now approximately 130 pm getting warm communication radios starting fail due low batteries discovered later new batteries installed needed cycled little After first day never December 1994 35 Quarter Midget Jerry Small caller Rich Tocci cooly wait start Smalls engine Jerry kits Kaze Killer problem Does indicate potential like problem brand-new transmitter flight packs end Day lead reduced tie between Tony Lopez David Wrightthe two remaining perfect scores remaining 14 leaders Round fallen point highly unusual maybe competition something other factor probably effect Mr Wind Some guys having problems taking off because winds increased morning wore remedy situation moved course 450 originally sat putting takeoffs almost directly wind setup pilots werent flying straight down runway couldnt find course really helps keep cuts down can see runway edge out corner eye have fly straight down new setup course ran across runway over grass berm between taxiway Cuts being called alarming rate fliers probably having worse time with crosswind takeoffs Day Two started approximately 730 am Round Four Quickee Greg Rullman Blane Janssen Randy Ritch Irv Lenz line get things going Racing continued through Rounds Four Five end lead still shared Tony Lopez David Wright wins Following guys Chip Hyde Gary Schmidt point down Rich Tocci two points down day ended Round Six because leave site Pattern just starting lead also changed drastically because both leaders through Round Five registered zeros Round Six fell few positions Chip Hyde leading now Gary Schmidt point down followed Rich Tocci two points down Ralph Rinaldi Sam Shimizu three points down Tony Lopez Richard Huffman David Wright four points off Day Three started around 730 again now becoming standard starting time although site before sunrise really couldnt start setting up course until after 630 because too dark see Fliers dont move fast morningsespecially out running top positions Everyone seems slow motion ended up yelling get movingwhich probably didnt set too well some wife says Thats wear shirt Nats CD shirt Quickee concluded racing continued announced full nine rounds would flown allowed time flyoffs Round Seven commenced rounds end Chip Hyde Gary Schmidt continued first followed Rich Tocci third Ralph Rinaldi Sam Shimizu tied fourth Round Eight started ended kept rolling Round Nine until behind us conclusion several ties would settled race course always attempt fly off trophy positions frequency change needed year no different Since 10 trophy positions started Sam Shimizu David Wright tied tenth spot Both same frequency Wright changed another could have chance race hopes zapped Shimizu won flyoff tenth-place trophy Next up Richard Huffman Jerry Small Jim Allen tied seventh place Allen won followed Huffman Small seventh eighth ninth decided Mike Tallman alone sixth luxury no flyoff also case Tony Lopez held fifth-place spot Rich Tocci Ralph Rinaldi tied third Rinaldi won third Tocci fourth last Quickee heat line flyoff heat first place between Gary Schmidt 36 Model Aviation John Shannon holds Dub Jett No tuned pipes nitro Formula I-like speed Note required hardhats top-to-bottom inspection needed appreciate Drew Jerinas Formula Kaze Killer earned Best Finish Jim Allen Quickee 500 kit Quick-V better flying models available event Chip Hyde Chip denied flew great course took Nats Champion trophy Gary Schmidt took second Chip flew well entire meet deserved win smooth gets good call number-one pylon name will certainly top future meets Chip also set fast time meet 11538 edging out Jimmie Allens 11578 Afterward called pilots together traditional trophy presentation entries received small card times finish position recorded it small souvenir Nats courtesy Paul Page great Pylon computer program Things well remember awhile Randy Ritch planting model needing shovel extract engine ground Richard Oliver turning 12345 heat four fliers double-cut Bill Jensen double-cut pylon listening another caller standing next him Jerry Small tried needle engine no availuntil discovered transmitter stick half-throttle unpleasant note old friend Phil Bussell recorded straight zeros through entire racethis Phil know Phil doesnt like long course just couldnt get grooved hut Im certain hell find way back After lunching great smoked turkey legs sold Nats concession stands processed Quarter Midget first Nats new 40-sized Quarter Midget respectable turnout 24 entries new-sized model slightly smaller Formula using Quickee engine muffler 15% fuel Theoretically should faster Quickee meet much Racing started Day Four Tom Doe Gregs son Dub Jett Bryan Shadel Daves son Bill Hager hadnt arrived yet Shadel won went Plans called racing next day scheduled FAI since knew FAI entries would low stole some time fly Quarter Midget Since perfect 4-by-6 matrix first round ended six-way tie first among Richard Oliver Tony Lopez Travis Flynn Richard Huffman Bryan Shadel Jerry Small Round Two ended lead now pared two guys Californias Travis Flynn Bryan Shadel Travis fairly new racing scene name will known flys quite nicely Bryan Shadel also improving age style starting resemble older guys Following guys bunch Richards first Tocci tied Tony Lopez Richard Huffman point back two Richards Verano Oliver both two points back Rounds Three Four went wayside continued pumping out heats Because six heats round fliers line firstready box same timeespecially fourth row matrix no choice stop 10-15 minutes during round give guys time get ready Rounds being run less hour six-hour time allocation announced six rounds would flown would call quits since Pattern waiting patiently site end days flying Rich Tocci alone first place three-point lead over second-place holder Jerry Small Randy Ritch Tony Lopez tied third four-way tie fifth held Travis Flynn Dub Jett Bryan Shadel Richard Huffman Tocci fast time 11274 lunched after racing processed FAI well attended Its unfortunate isnt interest FAI because really has lot going Formula models speed no nitro muffled pipes alas no entries youre wondering low-participation events flown its because fly events field teams international competition Day Five continued Quarter Midget Round Seven announced nine rounds scheduled time would award trophies change course over FAI specs fly five six rounds conclude event After Round Seven Quarter Rich Tocci still held threepoint lead followed Tony Lopez Randy Ritch Travis Flynn Dub Jett Jerry Smallall trophy positions December 1994 37 Mike Stokes holds Jerry Salisburys Formula Hes new event didnt place high place go up Dave Bryan Shadel Best Senior Quarter Midget younger has surpassed olderat least height Rich Tocci caller Lyle Larson show off Quarter Midget Fast Time trophy donated NMPRA Nats Champion trophy Rounds Eight Nine ended Richard Tocci Nats Quarter Midget Champion followed Tony Lopez second Randy Ritch third Dub Jett fourth Travis Flynn fifth Jim Allen sixthwithout ties flyoffs Toccis 11274 held up fast time edging out Lyle Larsons 11378 Since FAI six entries calling other decided moving fuel fliers tools course wouldnt congest area event would move faster eliminated long walk line decided fly two heats three models take break long enough prepare next heat over again until six rounds Since FAI scoring differs usual scoring system fliers racing clock instead other didnt matter same guys flew against other once mixed could six guys much mix can have Heat included David Doyle Duane Gall Richard Verano turned 11745 registered cut According FAI rules penalty cut adding 10% time FAI scoring time seconds Richards 11745 would score 7745 Adding 7745 penalty time gave him 85195 since FAI scores rounded nearest tenth official time 852 Confusing really think about like scoring system because greatly reduces ties forces flier fly best his/her ability heat instead dogging during easy onelike other guys cut Heat ended callers picked up models moved next timers cage Heat Two went line Dave Layman Dub Jett Dave Shadel Shadel turned 11319 7319 points Jett turned 7963 Layman scored 200 double-cut Low accumulated time what wins flier double-cuts flames-out must awarded points Its opposite zero regular scoring zero FAI 200 points Round took about 15 minutes Shadel first Jett second Verano third Doyle fourth Gall fifth Layman sixth Round Two pitted Doyle Jett Verano heat Layman Gall Shadel other finish order Shadel Verano Gall Layman Jett Doyle Verano registered another cut time Doyle Jett didnt finish Rounds Three Four Five continued until about noon Richard Verano first Layman second Gall third Shadel fourth Doyle fifth Jett sixth Another round scheduled fliers indicated pooped would just soon stopso stop did five rounds completed awarded trophies National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA donated fast-time trophies Pylon events quite niceeagles wings spread takeoff fashion Im proud say regular Pylon Nats trophies sponsored club Weak Signals RIC Club Toledo Ohio After another lunch smoked turkey time process last event Formula Like first three events wished process Formula Nats site spectators could see great-looking models because headquarters tent full other activities find off-site spot because needed room beauty judge models Nats Manager Chip Smith got us spot motel atrium little humid little cramped made Traditionally Formula judged determine takeoff position prettier model better craftsmanship better takeoff position Unfortunately judging subjective some feel model better judges give credit fortheres always some hurt feelings Some guys keep feelings inside dont always know because feel disgruntled modelers meets eye Maybe someday Formula guys will find better way because everyone talk dislikes system Ordinarily models would placed four rows degree craftmanship finish judged ones Best Finish picked prestigious award because always go first line fly feel big advantage down side special Best-Finish award 38 Model Aviation worry Dan Tips just sleeping According wife Dan can catch few Zs anywhereeven hard concrete 0500 front L-R Tocci Rinaldi Hyde Schmidt Huftman Back Stromberg Shimizu Small Allen Wright Lopez Tailman Fl front L-R D Shadel Verano Jett Rinaldi Tocci Back B Shadel Shinohara Yeager Shannon Burnham Larson Hager FAI front L-R Layman Shadel Verano Gall Back callers Fog Tanner Dub Jett Jim Shinohara Gordon McWilliams regarded kiss death previous winners have lost models during meet Its nothing coincidence some guys like winning award Superstition Because lack room processing area judged models came through line using system promoted current NMPRA president Lloyd Burnham Three people judge independently utilizing score sheet rank several areas such cockpit detail cockpit craftsmanship wheelpants/landing gear canopy paint scheme paint craftsmanship quality finish Builders given credit great paint scheme must also provide smooth finish Orange-peel finishes downgraded After judge has completed model scores added total determines whether model awarded 1 2 3 4 good thing about system flier unhappy score judges can immediately show him what items downgraded other method doesnt allow luxury judges kept models judged first let remaining fliers leave models selected best five group indicate feel best two select Best Finish model year easier because both models judged best class owned same guyhis number-one model backup Two judges liked model other judge liked other went along two judges picked model although other some great features too winner Drew Jerina Garland Texas two great models Formula racing commenced Thursday See results Focus Competition morning fifth day racing Fog Tanner Drew Jerina Rich Toccian all-Texas heat 25 entries resulted 4 7 matrix three three-model heats four four models usually start lesser number heat just take little easy workers before throwing full-blast heat First round winners Dave Shadel Richard Verano Rich Tocci Lyle Larson Russ Tokuoka Dave Layman Travis Flynn Shadel best time 11545 overToccis 11598 round took less hour like Quarter Midget gave about 10 minutes between rounds After Round Two leaders Shadel Verano Larson perfect scores followed Hyde Hager hide Hager Behind guys Jett Rinaldi Jerina two points first Racing continued through Rounds Three Four Five finally running out time sixth round probably could have flown would have pushing no need Besides Pattern guys trying buy some time quit end five rounds point lead shared Lyle Larson Dave Shadel Larson having better time 11099 Dub Jett third Richard Verano fourth no ties fifth shared Bill Hager Ralph Rinaldi Day Seven racing arrived just time wife working hard filled brim racingfor awhile anyway Seven 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Larson changed positions Tocci moved ahead Rinaldi fifth place last round last event arrived too soon now strain trying keep things straight fastest event starting show However still round fly plus flyoffs barged ahead seven heats run finished about 40 minutes looked flyoffs needed Shadel first place perfect score 40 points Richard Verano second four points back Jett held third place 35 points Rinaldi Tocci tied fourth raced decide fourth fifth positions Tocci cut pylon Rinaldi fourth Lyle Larson sixth last trophy position seventh place Bill Hager Russ Tokuoka tied seventh distinction flying last Pylon race 94 Nats Hager won heat finished Trophies awarded winners Fast-Time award won Richard Verano time 11003 Best Finish model went Drew Jerina Its interesting note slight difference between best times eventall within 535 seconds best Quickee time Chip Hydes 11538 best Quarter time Rich Toccis 11274 best FAI time Dave Shadels 11031 best Formula time Richard Veranos 11003 times close think 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