Control Pylon Racing Bill Hager AS YOU READ THIS 1981 AMA Na tionals will history didnt go Im sure missed great contest happens can compete just about type modeling can think Control Line Combat Stunt Speed Scale different types Free Flight Radio Control enjoy RC Scale Soaring Pattern what think cream crop Pylon Racing time can go compete watch competition almost type model aviation Pylon Racing very exciting competi tor spectator dont get club put race can lot fun profitable club same time myth putting race very difficult just true person really needs experienced Contest Director really helps Contest Director competitor helps him have better judgment things come up during race will need about 20 eager willing people put good race Plan having about 12 people field time things run smoothly Four flagmen needed number pylon plus coordinator call cuts short-handed sharp individual can flag call cuts same time flagman watch plane during race let pilot know reaches pylon dropping flag also calls cut flier turns too short will need four lap counter/timers starter start-finish line lap counter will keep track laps time plane also has keep track cuts important call cuts notify pilot soon cut occurs after race over have plenty help can use coordinator too need person number two pylon person number three pylon people should have some form communication start-finish line sometimes use alr horns people call cuts blast air horn hand pointing plane works very well said earlier person needs racing experience CD sure helps starter knows what going actually running race has experience have good starter will have good contest will need several people take care administration Someone has take care registration setting up heats calling heats ready area sending heats line sending heat carts start line recording scores scoreboard after heats Continued page 126 50 Model Aviation Chain-link fence fewtwo-by-fours can provide good protection foryour lap counters Notethe hard hatsan essential item Some form protection absolute must tilS Il1 lur jJ[uLetlIorl dl miumoer two pyion Mil aiiername method make shield 4-by-8-ft plywood sheets hinged storage 1980 Nats used protective cage ror ap counters tne number pylon best El NORTHER# CALIFORNIAS LARGEST DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI well FUELyouI New high film strength lubricantI increased power engine lifeI Highest qualily ingredientsI Deternnt action rut varnish II II II II II II II II I II IHOURS Monday thru weanesoayv ju-o u inursacy Ci ridoy VjU-6UUI L hmininuminm riginal thought construction techniques Bob Dolly Wischer Rt 1 S-221 Lapham Peak Road Delafield WI 53018 RC Giant Scale/Beckman Continued page 49 ignition module no grounding lug magneto assumption lot other people way kill engine open lead Early tests seemed bear Out engine idling opening lead will stop engine dead time higher speeds unfortunately turns out opening lead will cut engine Apparently sealed ignition module dont know anyone knows whats inside present starting idling magneto coild flywheel magnets provide r timing ignition beyond bottom line certain killing engine ignition switch must both open lead ignition module ground coil diagram shows wiring system manual switch radio-operated switch arrangement both switches must engine fire either switch will kill running Plan Reviews month Im taking look two plans Jim Messer member STARS club Allegany NY Jims Ercoupe Piper Tomahawk unusual several respects thing both have tricycle landing gear often seen Giant Scale models groud handling takeoff landing characteristics trike gear can real help newcomers RC flying Another unusual feature method fuselage construction Formers hung straight piece pine used jig through center plane Planking stringers com plete structure jig piece removed result monocoque fuselage structure technique new has seldom used Giant Scale Both models designed start Quadra engine Plywood spruce bass pine used throughout structure balsa appropriate Cheaper foam-core board could used wing ribs some fuselage formers part numbered shown plans Instructions well-detailed materials list included Most building instruc tions right plans refer parts number numbers bit bewildering first long run simplify construction reduce probability errors Both aircraft -scale very similar specs Ercoupe spans 90-in 1250 sq wing area weighs 17 lb Toma hawk spans 100-in 1250 sq area 18-lb weight Outlines dimensions both very close scale except Tomahawk wing chord increased slightly improve its performance plans clearly drawn well detailed consists three sheets 3-ft 6-ft Price $2195 apiece plus postage shipped rolled mailing carton Available Jim Messers Quality Model Products 106 Valley View Drive Al legany NY 14706 Jim also offers complete kits both designs Jim says complete thats really what means Things like wheels propellers cockpit-detailing materials seldom cluded kits yull find two Ercoupe kit $21995 plus postage Tomahawk $23995 plus postage Ill starting Tomahawk soon Ill pass impressions kit Bob Beckman 8248 Holly Grove Court Ma nassas VA 22110 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 50 tallying final standings Two three people can local club contest large championship national competition will need help Whatever racing event should plan run least five rounds very important protect workers workers should always wear hard hats people number pylon should behind barricades number two three pylon 1 26 Model Aviation TWICE THE FUNELECTRIC CONTROL LINE MODELS Ever want have fun flying got Electroline Models new Twin Just sound two synchronized props will turn theres much fun awaiting fact twice fun free brochure models accessories write us today AVAILABLE ONLY FROM ELECTROLINE MODELS PO BOX 2503 BEVERLY HILLS CA 90213 workers should also protected lap count ers should least have chain-link fence barricade details set up race just write AMA ask Pylon Race Procedure Guide Making good profit also important club helps lot have small concession stand set up field doesnt need fancy people enjoy soft drinks hot dogs some type goodies Coffee donuts always make big hit first thing morning wives club members can help Out baking cookies brownies cupcakes Dont sell cheap off-brand soft drinks because people often wont buy can buy items need wholesale brand-name soft drink com panies will sell good price Some soft drink companies have concession trailers will let use contest Sell items fair price club makes some profit course will work unless have publicized event areas TV radio stations will glad help publicize contest need contact right people Newspapers will also help out need contact people well advance give good information contest make good effort spend little time club will have good profitable contest Good luck Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Drive Conroe TX 77302 RC Helicopters/Chesney Continued page 51 process due wording liberal reference various screw sizes part numbers ever things started fall place package parts opened stage referenced booklet initial framework construction used addition tools supplied kit screwdriver needle-nose pliers small X-Acto file set plastic grease gun filled special grease also supplied kit little grease gun previously sent Miniature Aircraft Supply available $150 extremely useful putting grease wanted As Heliboy article few years back Ill limit comments just stages experienced difficulty found something feel noteworthy framework 5X8 1 course basis high center gravity PVC fuselage will later surround mechanics engine position shaft down versus shaft up Heliboy engine position yields low profile also associated drive system simpler drive system set up drive system virtually self-aligning Step 3 gave some difficulty beginning use washers provide clearance gear 170 lower side framesthis after deter mining clearance clutch housing nylon gear 170 Once both installed clutch shaft assembly 169 found clear ances required washer between clutch clutch bell instructions call two washers two washers between clutch bell upper bearing block per instruction three washers between lower bearing block nylon gear instructions specify order toprovide running clearance between special nuts nylon gear lower side frames fuselage Once nylon gear attached clutch/shaft assembly using special nuts M4x 15 screws assembly sequence long end shaft two washers check clutch housing nylon gear clearance two washers bearing block 1 3 1 Brg down bottom three washers bearing block 131 Brg up balance assembly through Stage 4 no problem Stage 5 toggle lever installation called M3x35 screw retain lever 476 support bearing block fuselage side frames photo instruction showed M3 self-lock nut screwed M3x35 however found exposed threads ofM3x35 insufficient engage self-lock chose use standard M3 nut Blue Loctite instead photo Stage 5 also showed compensating lever 358 tached toggle 476 written instructions October 1981 127
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/10
Page Numbers: 50, 126, 127
Control Pylon Racing Bill Hager AS YOU READ THIS 1981 AMA Na tionals will history didnt go Im sure missed great contest happens can compete just about type modeling can think Control Line Combat Stunt Speed Scale different types Free Flight Radio Control enjoy RC Scale Soaring Pattern what think cream crop Pylon Racing time can go compete watch competition almost type model aviation Pylon Racing very exciting competi tor spectator dont get club put race can lot fun profitable club same time myth putting race very difficult just true person really needs experienced Contest Director really helps Contest Director competitor helps him have better judgment things come up during race will need about 20 eager willing people put good race Plan having about 12 people field time things run smoothly Four flagmen needed number pylon plus coordinator call cuts short-handed sharp individual can flag call cuts same time flagman watch plane during race let pilot know reaches pylon dropping flag also calls cut flier turns too short will need four lap counter/timers starter start-finish line lap counter will keep track laps time plane also has keep track cuts important call cuts notify pilot soon cut occurs after race over have plenty help can use coordinator too need person number two pylon person number three pylon people should have some form communication start-finish line sometimes use alr horns people call cuts blast air horn hand pointing plane works very well said earlier person needs racing experience CD sure helps starter knows what going actually running race has experience have good starter will have good contest will need several people take care administration Someone has take care registration setting up heats calling heats ready area sending heats line sending heat carts start line recording scores scoreboard after heats Continued page 126 50 Model Aviation Chain-link fence fewtwo-by-fours can provide good protection foryour lap counters Notethe hard hatsan essential item Some form protection absolute must tilS Il1 lur jJ[uLetlIorl dl miumoer two pyion Mil aiiername method make shield 4-by-8-ft plywood sheets hinged storage 1980 Nats used protective cage ror ap counters tne number pylon best El NORTHER# CALIFORNIAS LARGEST DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI well FUELyouI New high film strength lubricantI increased power engine lifeI Highest qualily ingredientsI Deternnt action rut varnish II II II II II II II II I II IHOURS Monday thru weanesoayv ju-o u inursacy Ci ridoy VjU-6UUI L hmininuminm riginal thought construction techniques Bob Dolly Wischer Rt 1 S-221 Lapham Peak Road Delafield WI 53018 RC Giant Scale/Beckman Continued page 49 ignition module no grounding lug magneto assumption lot other people way kill engine open lead Early tests seemed bear Out engine idling opening lead will stop engine dead time higher speeds unfortunately turns out opening lead will cut engine Apparently sealed ignition module dont know anyone knows whats inside present starting idling magneto coild flywheel magnets provide r timing ignition beyond bottom line certain killing engine ignition switch must both open lead ignition module ground coil diagram shows wiring system manual switch radio-operated switch arrangement both switches must engine fire either switch will kill running Plan Reviews month Im taking look two plans Jim Messer member STARS club Allegany NY Jims Ercoupe Piper Tomahawk unusual several respects thing both have tricycle landing gear often seen Giant Scale models groud handling takeoff landing characteristics trike gear can real help newcomers RC flying Another unusual feature method fuselage construction Formers hung straight piece pine used jig through center plane Planking stringers com plete structure jig piece removed result monocoque fuselage structure technique new has seldom used Giant Scale Both models designed start Quadra engine Plywood spruce bass pine used throughout structure balsa appropriate Cheaper foam-core board could used wing ribs some fuselage formers part numbered shown plans Instructions well-detailed materials list included Most building instruc tions right plans refer parts number numbers bit bewildering first long run simplify construction reduce probability errors Both aircraft -scale very similar specs Ercoupe spans 90-in 1250 sq wing area weighs 17 lb Toma hawk spans 100-in 1250 sq area 18-lb weight Outlines dimensions both very close scale except Tomahawk wing chord increased slightly improve its performance plans clearly drawn well detailed consists three sheets 3-ft 6-ft Price $2195 apiece plus postage shipped rolled mailing carton Available Jim Messers Quality Model Products 106 Valley View Drive Al legany NY 14706 Jim also offers complete kits both designs Jim says complete thats really what means Things like wheels propellers cockpit-detailing materials seldom cluded kits yull find two Ercoupe kit $21995 plus postage Tomahawk $23995 plus postage Ill starting Tomahawk soon Ill pass impressions kit Bob Beckman 8248 Holly Grove Court Ma nassas VA 22110 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 50 tallying final standings Two three people can local club contest large championship national competition will need help Whatever racing event should plan run least five rounds very important protect workers workers should always wear hard hats people number pylon should behind barricades number two three pylon 1 26 Model Aviation TWICE THE FUNELECTRIC CONTROL LINE MODELS Ever want have fun flying got Electroline Models new Twin Just sound two synchronized props will turn theres much fun awaiting fact twice fun free brochure models accessories write us today AVAILABLE ONLY FROM ELECTROLINE MODELS PO BOX 2503 BEVERLY HILLS CA 90213 workers should also protected lap count ers should least have chain-link fence barricade details set up race just write AMA ask Pylon Race Procedure Guide Making good profit also important club helps lot have small concession stand set up field doesnt need fancy people enjoy soft drinks hot dogs some type goodies Coffee donuts always make big hit first thing morning wives club members can help Out baking cookies brownies cupcakes Dont sell cheap off-brand soft drinks because people often wont buy can buy items need wholesale brand-name soft drink com panies will sell good price Some soft drink companies have concession trailers will let use contest Sell items fair price club makes some profit course will work unless have publicized event areas TV radio stations will glad help publicize contest need contact right people Newspapers will also help out need contact people well advance give good information contest make good effort spend little time club will have good profitable contest Good luck Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Drive Conroe TX 77302 RC Helicopters/Chesney Continued page 51 process due wording liberal reference various screw sizes part numbers ever things started fall place package parts opened stage referenced booklet initial framework construction used addition tools supplied kit screwdriver needle-nose pliers small X-Acto file set plastic grease gun filled special grease also supplied kit little grease gun previously sent Miniature Aircraft Supply available $150 extremely useful putting grease wanted As Heliboy article few years back Ill limit comments just stages experienced difficulty found something feel noteworthy framework 5X8 1 course basis high center gravity PVC fuselage will later surround mechanics engine position shaft down versus shaft up Heliboy engine position yields low profile also associated drive system simpler drive system set up drive system virtually self-aligning Step 3 gave some difficulty beginning use washers provide clearance gear 170 lower side framesthis after deter mining clearance clutch housing nylon gear 170 Once both installed clutch shaft assembly 169 found clear ances required washer between clutch clutch bell instructions call two washers two washers between clutch bell upper bearing block per instruction three washers between lower bearing block nylon gear instructions specify order toprovide running clearance between special nuts nylon gear lower side frames fuselage Once nylon gear attached clutch/shaft assembly using special nuts M4x 15 screws assembly sequence long end shaft two washers check clutch housing nylon gear clearance two washers bearing block 1 3 1 Brg down bottom three washers bearing block 131 Brg up balance assembly through Stage 4 no problem Stage 5 toggle lever installation called M3x35 screw retain lever 476 support bearing block fuselage side frames photo instruction showed M3 self-lock nut screwed M3x35 however found exposed threads ofM3x35 insufficient engage self-lock chose use standard M3 nut Blue Loctite instead photo Stage 5 also showed compensating lever 358 tached toggle 476 written instructions October 1981 127
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/10
Page Numbers: 50, 126, 127
Control Pylon Racing Bill Hager AS YOU READ THIS 1981 AMA Na tionals will history didnt go Im sure missed great contest happens can compete just about type modeling can think Control Line Combat Stunt Speed Scale different types Free Flight Radio Control enjoy RC Scale Soaring Pattern what think cream crop Pylon Racing time can go compete watch competition almost type model aviation Pylon Racing very exciting competi tor spectator dont get club put race can lot fun profitable club same time myth putting race very difficult just true person really needs experienced Contest Director really helps Contest Director competitor helps him have better judgment things come up during race will need about 20 eager willing people put good race Plan having about 12 people field time things run smoothly Four flagmen needed number pylon plus coordinator call cuts short-handed sharp individual can flag call cuts same time flagman watch plane during race let pilot know reaches pylon dropping flag also calls cut flier turns too short will need four lap counter/timers starter start-finish line lap counter will keep track laps time plane also has keep track cuts important call cuts notify pilot soon cut occurs after race over have plenty help can use coordinator too need person number two pylon person number three pylon people should have some form communication start-finish line sometimes use alr horns people call cuts blast air horn hand pointing plane works very well said earlier person needs racing experience CD sure helps starter knows what going actually running race has experience have good starter will have good contest will need several people take care administration Someone has take care registration setting up heats calling heats ready area sending heats line sending heat carts start line recording scores scoreboard after heats Continued page 126 50 Model Aviation Chain-link fence fewtwo-by-fours can provide good protection foryour lap counters Notethe hard hatsan essential item Some form protection absolute must tilS Il1 lur jJ[uLetlIorl dl miumoer two pyion Mil aiiername method make shield 4-by-8-ft plywood sheets hinged storage 1980 Nats used protective cage ror ap counters tne number pylon best El NORTHER# CALIFORNIAS LARGEST DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI well FUELyouI New high film strength lubricantI increased power engine lifeI Highest qualily ingredientsI Deternnt action rut varnish II II II II II II II II I II IHOURS Monday thru weanesoayv ju-o u inursacy Ci ridoy VjU-6UUI L hmininuminm riginal thought construction techniques Bob Dolly Wischer Rt 1 S-221 Lapham Peak Road Delafield WI 53018 RC Giant Scale/Beckman Continued page 49 ignition module no grounding lug magneto assumption lot other people way kill engine open lead Early tests seemed bear Out engine idling opening lead will stop engine dead time higher speeds unfortunately turns out opening lead will cut engine Apparently sealed ignition module dont know anyone knows whats inside present starting idling magneto coild flywheel magnets provide r timing ignition beyond bottom line certain killing engine ignition switch must both open lead ignition module ground coil diagram shows wiring system manual switch radio-operated switch arrangement both switches must engine fire either switch will kill running Plan Reviews month Im taking look two plans Jim Messer member STARS club Allegany NY Jims Ercoupe Piper Tomahawk unusual several respects thing both have tricycle landing gear often seen Giant Scale models groud handling takeoff landing characteristics trike gear can real help newcomers RC flying Another unusual feature method fuselage construction Formers hung straight piece pine used jig through center plane Planking stringers com plete structure jig piece removed result monocoque fuselage structure technique new has seldom used Giant Scale Both models designed start Quadra engine Plywood spruce bass pine used throughout structure balsa appropriate Cheaper foam-core board could used wing ribs some fuselage formers part numbered shown plans Instructions well-detailed materials list included Most building instruc tions right plans refer parts number numbers bit bewildering first long run simplify construction reduce probability errors Both aircraft -scale very similar specs Ercoupe spans 90-in 1250 sq wing area weighs 17 lb Toma hawk spans 100-in 1250 sq area 18-lb weight Outlines dimensions both very close scale except Tomahawk wing chord increased slightly improve its performance plans clearly drawn well detailed consists three sheets 3-ft 6-ft Price $2195 apiece plus postage shipped rolled mailing carton Available Jim Messers Quality Model Products 106 Valley View Drive Al legany NY 14706 Jim also offers complete kits both designs Jim says complete thats really what means Things like wheels propellers cockpit-detailing materials seldom cluded kits yull find two Ercoupe kit $21995 plus postage Tomahawk $23995 plus postage Ill starting Tomahawk soon Ill pass impressions kit Bob Beckman 8248 Holly Grove Court Ma nassas VA 22110 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 50 tallying final standings Two three people can local club contest large championship national competition will need help Whatever racing event should plan run least five rounds very important protect workers workers should always wear hard hats people number pylon should behind barricades number two three pylon 1 26 Model Aviation TWICE THE FUNELECTRIC CONTROL LINE MODELS Ever want have fun flying got Electroline Models new Twin Just sound two synchronized props will turn theres much fun awaiting fact twice fun free brochure models accessories write us today AVAILABLE ONLY FROM ELECTROLINE MODELS PO BOX 2503 BEVERLY HILLS CA 90213 workers should also protected lap count ers should least have chain-link fence barricade details set up race just write AMA ask Pylon Race Procedure Guide Making good profit also important club helps lot have small concession stand set up field doesnt need fancy people enjoy soft drinks hot dogs some type goodies Coffee donuts always make big hit first thing morning wives club members can help Out baking cookies brownies cupcakes Dont sell cheap off-brand soft drinks because people often wont buy can buy items need wholesale brand-name soft drink com panies will sell good price Some soft drink companies have concession trailers will let use contest Sell items fair price club makes some profit course will work unless have publicized event areas TV radio stations will glad help publicize contest need contact right people Newspapers will also help out need contact people well advance give good information contest make good effort spend little time club will have good profitable contest Good luck Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Drive Conroe TX 77302 RC Helicopters/Chesney Continued page 51 process due wording liberal reference various screw sizes part numbers ever things started fall place package parts opened stage referenced booklet initial framework construction used addition tools supplied kit screwdriver needle-nose pliers small X-Acto file set plastic grease gun filled special grease also supplied kit little grease gun previously sent Miniature Aircraft Supply available $150 extremely useful putting grease wanted As Heliboy article few years back Ill limit comments just stages experienced difficulty found something feel noteworthy framework 5X8 1 course basis high center gravity PVC fuselage will later surround mechanics engine position shaft down versus shaft up Heliboy engine position yields low profile also associated drive system simpler drive system set up drive system virtually self-aligning Step 3 gave some difficulty beginning use washers provide clearance gear 170 lower side framesthis after deter mining clearance clutch housing nylon gear 170 Once both installed clutch shaft assembly 169 found clear ances required washer between clutch clutch bell instructions call two washers two washers between clutch bell upper bearing block per instruction three washers between lower bearing block nylon gear instructions specify order toprovide running clearance between special nuts nylon gear lower side frames fuselage Once nylon gear attached clutch/shaft assembly using special nuts M4x 15 screws assembly sequence long end shaft two washers check clutch housing nylon gear clearance two washers bearing block 1 3 1 Brg down bottom three washers bearing block 131 Brg up balance assembly through Stage 4 no problem Stage 5 toggle lever installation called M3x35 screw retain lever 476 support bearing block fuselage side frames photo instruction showed M3 self-lock nut screwed M3x35 however found exposed threads ofM3x35 insufficient engage self-lock chose use standard M3 nut Blue Loctite instead photo Stage 5 also showed compensating lever 358 tached toggle 476 written instructions October 1981 127