F IT WAS still summer Texas 18th annual US Scale Masters Chahpionships September 1997 city Irving welcomed everyone beautiful North Lake Park Mayor Morris H Parrish presiding over opening ceremony third time Masters has hosted IRCFA mayor flew RC trainer first time Im guessing Irving RC flyers Association president Contest Manager Tom Coe may have another new member experience citys involvement support model aviation competition Irving RC flyers very apparent park Static competition started things off Cavanaugh Flight Museum quite few airworthy WW II aircraft receive tender loving care museum staff very courteous everyone involved Scale Masters clean hangars beautiful aircraft gift shop its 40 operation shady comfort hangars static judges Outline Buddie Irwin Finish Color & Markings Darlene February 1998 15 h jJ E U Stan Alexander Eugene Job overall winner first Prop Hawker Sea Fury accepts plaque Ernie Harwood 4fl~ Photos sutho G aph c Des gn Csrts Kunz Jack Dormans SBD-5 Dauntless Mel Whitley plans OS 240 twin Futaba radio 88-inch wingspan 26 pounds 16 Model Aviation e Swift Corvin Miller third overall third Prop Best Prop Note wide-track landing gear Rare Aeronca LC Low-wing Cabin Mike Brewer finished 13th 109-inch-span model built John Eaton plans RESULTS IN FOCUS ON COMPETITION Pat McCurrys scratch-built Bf 109G placed fifth overall fourth Prop Operational flaps slats retracts hatches Doug Crumleys Stinson L-5 Span 102 inches Enya VT-240 Airtronics Vision radio 5Li Fredrick Craftsmanship Jim MacDonald went about tasks Two aircraft received scores 100 think first Masters Having high score static competition gives competitor edge however slight models pilots same caliber Both 100-point aircraft WW fighters Mike Winters Sopwith Pup Wayne Fredericks Dutch-designed parasol Fokker DVIII Wayne Frederick Al Kretz Ramon Tones will represent US FAI World Championships South Africa next April must noted judges separated never see others scores Other notable aircraft top echelon Bob Underwoods Hiperbipe Charlie Chambers P-61 Black Widow scores 9950 arent new aircraft Scale competitors learn past contests take notes static judges find mistakes 18 Model Aviation Winters Sopwith Pup received score 100 static judging finished sixth place overall Wayne Fredericks Fokker DVIII finished 14th voted Best Scratch-Built two aircraft awarded 100 static points Stan Alexander correct improve aircraft documentation weather factor designers field did homework Three wind generators background consistently spun 1015 mph wind south temperatures 90s weekend front coming Saturday afternoon wind turning 1800 still down runway minimum crosswind weekend During first two rounds Corvin Miller held slight lead dropped third final standings flying Globe Swift Swift post-WW II design intended returning veterans aircraft very sought after Corvin lucky enough have two hangared near home Florida makes easily available documentation well-built model excellent documentation full-scale aircraft excellent flying skills required win place top 10 competition level could called Year Multiengine Model no less eight multis two four-engine models Dave Lovett s C130 141-inch wingspan B-29 Mike Barbee Mike went finish 18th overall 15th Prop class highest-placing twin 1997 Top Gun winner Charlie Chambers P 61 Black Widow finished second overall separate competition classes including Jet Prop classes overall standings tabulated models separated classes Only three jets participated year Kent Nogy flying Bob Violett Models F-4 Phantom took top honors Jet finished fourth combined standings Shaliesh Patel flew another BVM F4 second Jet BVM F-4s powered BVM 91s wingspans 58 inches third F-4 flown Scott Foster modified Yellow Aircraft kit 72-inch-span Blue Angels color scheme model powered two Sophia J-450 engines Scott finished third Jet class 15th overall top ten truly mixed bag no particular type aircraft dominating competition Biplanes todk four top ten positions Mike Winters Sopwith Pup taking sixth place Gary Parkers JN-4D Jenny seventh place Joe Topper ninth February 1998 19 Charlie Chambers uses tach make sure Webra engines synch P 61 B Second overall Best Military Best Multiengine second Prop Kent Nogy starts Bob Violett Models F-4 Phantom Kent first Jet fourth overall Charlie Chambers assists Three F-4s finished top 15 Mike Barbee mechanic hold huge 141-inch wingspan B-29 during static judging Mikes dad flew B-29s WW II Model won Pilots Choice award place Bob Underwoods Hiperbipe acrobatic biplane tenth place three propeller-driven fighters top ten including overall winner Eugene Jobs incredibly solidflying Hawker Sea Fury model veteran several contests Powered 3-W 70 twin engine Desert Aircraft model built Vailly Aviation plans particular aircraft Reno air racer called Baby Gorilla flew like baby gorilla toorock-solid seemingly unaffected wind Eugene used good throttle management during crosswind maneuvers control speed drift model Eugene finished third last years championship years win very sweet Charlie Chambers Wellington FL flew Northrop P-61B Black Widow very close second-place finish 91 point first Charlies night fighter used Korea WW Ilthe aircraft came almost too late WW II much like Grumman Bearcat all-black model has 100inch wingspan powered Webra 12 two-stroke engines weighs 38 pounds Patrick McCurry another Wellington FL resident flew own-design Me109 G-6 fifth-place overall finish beautifully detailed Gustav 109s called has wingspan 102 inches weighs 43 pounds powered Zenoah G-62 Pat uses JR PCM 105X radio control attention detail model others incredible can sit looking different angles Patricks model watch yourself getting lost another time Almost models look realistic up close Social activity much part competition static flying Ernie Harwood presided over ceremony special awards voted modelers KEEP FLYING THAT MODEL BTA AUTO PILOT FOR YEARS real Auto Pilot Designed back-up unit levels skill _msB TA Adjustable Zero & Gains Compatible RC Syste ______ Endorsed Used Top GunAutomatic Piloting Systems TOC Giant Scale Race Pilots & 192 Yorktown Lane Costa Mesa CA 92626 Experimental Full-Size also Phone 714-979-8948 Fax 714-979-8947 SunnySend SASE Information 20 Model Aviation ight ON/OFF Switching Simple Plug Installation Sensors Internal & Unaffected External Conditions Consistent Operation Day Night Overcast included Pilots Choice Best Kit-Built Best Scratch-Built Best Military Best Civilian Best Jet Best Prop Best Multiengine Electric best Saturday evening dinners can remember some timethe food great speeches short two Electric-powered aircraft Masters Robert Benjamin Olympia WA flew 1941 Taylorcraft powered Astro 90 31st place Randy Smithhislers Piper PA-12 placed 33rd knowledge first time two Electrics event Benjamin competed Electric last Masters held Irving 1992 gentlemen received special recognition efforts Some interesting aircraft years Masters Dave Lovetts C-130 H fitted Fulton Recovery System Charles Bakers beautifully detailed scratch-built PT26incredible cockpit John Coles de Havilland DH1 WW pusher built 1/6 scale now Arizona Model Aircrafters kit Gary Fullers scratchbuilt P2V Neptune tagged Truculent Turtle Grumman XF5F-I Skyrocket Manny Sousaa very unusual twin especially air youngest modeler enter contest year Dave Lovitts 24year-old son Jeff came Championships San Jose California DHC- 1 Chipmunk built Jim Pepinos plans Ascale model has wingspan 82 inches weighs 14 pounds powered 0S 12 Surpass engine Jeff put operating light system scale hinges flying surfaces two-year project Welcome Masters Jeff Harris Lee announced next years Masters Championships will held 1U GAIN CONTROL ng control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control jilg5 Futaba KR AFT 3AIRTRONICSmc 3702 N Pace Pensacola FL 32505 Visit home page http//wwwwtpnet/DBEST/rodiooouth/RSl html repair information 904 434-0909 1-800-962-7802 Toll Free Order Line lOrders Only Please! February 1998 21 again Columbus/Dayton Ohio site 1995 Terry Nitsch helm operation everyone applauded location competitors went 1995 event have very fond memories US Air Force Museum flying site Columbus 4Stan Alexander 3709 Valley Ridge Dr Nashville TN 3 7211-3831 Major Sponsor Zap/Pacer Tech Other sponsors Aerospace Composite Products Airtronics Bob Holman Plans Bob Violett Models Cavanaugh Flight Museum Dremel Moto Tools Futaba Great Planes Hansen ScaleVideos Hobby Shack Indy RC Innovative Model Products J&Z Products Inc Meister Scale Midwest Mikes Hobby Shop Super Store Model Tech NorVel Proctor Enterprises Propwash Video Radio Controlled Models Inc Robart Mfg Scale Model Research Nick Ziroli Sr Glenn Torrence Models JR Hitec R/C Chief Judge Kent Walters Assistant Chief Judges Bill Diverna Earl Aune Static Judges Buddie Irwin Darlene Fredrick Jim MacDonald Flight Judges Vernon Altamirano Hank Cavasso Narve Jensen Travis Berry Jeff Horn Charles Lipinski Tim Lovett Gerry McCellan Len Flomer Phil Oestricher Stan Alexander National Association Scale Aeromodelers US Scale Masters Judging Guides $350 includes postage Secretary/Treasurer Bert Dugan 11090 Phyllis Dr Clio MI 48420 odel Aviation m Ufl AnliquesLIVIIICO Helicopters So Iplones2 have wodds largest aircraft documentation collection 7000 different full color photo studies 1903-1997 199835000 3-view line drawings CatalogjGuide 200 pages 4 Only 8OO Canada/Mexico $1000 Overseas 51500 Bob Banka e Scale Model Research 14 Yukon Avenue a Mesa CA 92626 714 9798058 http //ww-v, imt net/ims/scole html L EASY way prepare balsa sheets wing skins Champions Choice Worlds Finest & Fastest Racing Engines have trophies prove Versions Sport & Competition Av Sizes 15 50 Only Wo Seriaus Horsepawer Upgrade far Spart Engines Up ta lStt RPM Increase Over Stack Mattler Saw available tO size ls fit OS 32 Webra 32 ST C 34 05 4t/4t SF OS 4t FX ASP 45 Magnam X5 4t14t/53 Thander Tiger Pm 40/45 ST CS 4t/45/51 Webra 40/50 MWS 40 Rassi 4t/45/53 Complete tegine/Maffler Combas Available far Yaar Application Engine sat Included Ultra Oil Preservative After-Run Oil far Model Engines Fully Campatihie wish OSNS Pamp Systems Helps Prevent Russ & Carrasian Others Flane Failed lable 3 Convenient Sizes 0 az Oxart Gallan -v Backplato Mounting System CNC Barstack Aluminam Replaces Stack Pylon Racing Parts & Accessories uper Tiger YS Repair Service Backplate 0-Ring Seal ar Spart Racing Free-Flight Electrics ublesame Gaskets lable tar ST $3 00 1998 Catalog Dealer Inquines Welcome 1/4 Diameter Replaceable 0-Ring Tira40/45/51 Rassi 40/45 Webra 4t/50 OS Less 1 per Pair i Axles Available4t/4t SF YS 45 Thander Tiger Pro ORMANCE SPECIALTIES Can dyed yaar choice color4t/4t/53 Magnam XL 40/4t/53P 0 Box 3146 nerville NV 89410 e 702-265-7523 702-265-7522
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/02
Page Numbers: 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
F IT WAS still summer Texas 18th annual US Scale Masters Chahpionships September 1997 city Irving welcomed everyone beautiful North Lake Park Mayor Morris H Parrish presiding over opening ceremony third time Masters has hosted IRCFA mayor flew RC trainer first time Im guessing Irving RC flyers Association president Contest Manager Tom Coe may have another new member experience citys involvement support model aviation competition Irving RC flyers very apparent park Static competition started things off Cavanaugh Flight Museum quite few airworthy WW II aircraft receive tender loving care museum staff very courteous everyone involved Scale Masters clean hangars beautiful aircraft gift shop its 40 operation shady comfort hangars static judges Outline Buddie Irwin Finish Color & Markings Darlene February 1998 15 h jJ E U Stan Alexander Eugene Job overall winner first Prop Hawker Sea Fury accepts plaque Ernie Harwood 4fl~ Photos sutho G aph c Des gn Csrts Kunz Jack Dormans SBD-5 Dauntless Mel Whitley plans OS 240 twin Futaba radio 88-inch wingspan 26 pounds 16 Model Aviation e Swift Corvin Miller third overall third Prop Best Prop Note wide-track landing gear Rare Aeronca LC Low-wing Cabin Mike Brewer finished 13th 109-inch-span model built John Eaton plans RESULTS IN FOCUS ON COMPETITION Pat McCurrys scratch-built Bf 109G placed fifth overall fourth Prop Operational flaps slats retracts hatches Doug Crumleys Stinson L-5 Span 102 inches Enya VT-240 Airtronics Vision radio 5Li Fredrick Craftsmanship Jim MacDonald went about tasks Two aircraft received scores 100 think first Masters Having high score static competition gives competitor edge however slight models pilots same caliber Both 100-point aircraft WW fighters Mike Winters Sopwith Pup Wayne Fredericks Dutch-designed parasol Fokker DVIII Wayne Frederick Al Kretz Ramon Tones will represent US FAI World Championships South Africa next April must noted judges separated never see others scores Other notable aircraft top echelon Bob Underwoods Hiperbipe Charlie Chambers P-61 Black Widow scores 9950 arent new aircraft Scale competitors learn past contests take notes static judges find mistakes 18 Model Aviation Winters Sopwith Pup received score 100 static judging finished sixth place overall Wayne Fredericks Fokker DVIII finished 14th voted Best Scratch-Built two aircraft awarded 100 static points Stan Alexander correct improve aircraft documentation weather factor designers field did homework Three wind generators background consistently spun 1015 mph wind south temperatures 90s weekend front coming Saturday afternoon wind turning 1800 still down runway minimum crosswind weekend During first two rounds Corvin Miller held slight lead dropped third final standings flying Globe Swift Swift post-WW II design intended returning veterans aircraft very sought after Corvin lucky enough have two hangared near home Florida makes easily available documentation well-built model excellent documentation full-scale aircraft excellent flying skills required win place top 10 competition level could called Year Multiengine Model no less eight multis two four-engine models Dave Lovett s C130 141-inch wingspan B-29 Mike Barbee Mike went finish 18th overall 15th Prop class highest-placing twin 1997 Top Gun winner Charlie Chambers P 61 Black Widow finished second overall separate competition classes including Jet Prop classes overall standings tabulated models separated classes Only three jets participated year Kent Nogy flying Bob Violett Models F-4 Phantom took top honors Jet finished fourth combined standings Shaliesh Patel flew another BVM F4 second Jet BVM F-4s powered BVM 91s wingspans 58 inches third F-4 flown Scott Foster modified Yellow Aircraft kit 72-inch-span Blue Angels color scheme model powered two Sophia J-450 engines Scott finished third Jet class 15th overall top ten truly mixed bag no particular type aircraft dominating competition Biplanes todk four top ten positions Mike Winters Sopwith Pup taking sixth place Gary Parkers JN-4D Jenny seventh place Joe Topper ninth February 1998 19 Charlie Chambers uses tach make sure Webra engines synch P 61 B Second overall Best Military Best Multiengine second Prop Kent Nogy starts Bob Violett Models F-4 Phantom Kent first Jet fourth overall Charlie Chambers assists Three F-4s finished top 15 Mike Barbee mechanic hold huge 141-inch wingspan B-29 during static judging Mikes dad flew B-29s WW II Model won Pilots Choice award place Bob Underwoods Hiperbipe acrobatic biplane tenth place three propeller-driven fighters top ten including overall winner Eugene Jobs incredibly solidflying Hawker Sea Fury model veteran several contests Powered 3-W 70 twin engine Desert Aircraft model built Vailly Aviation plans particular aircraft Reno air racer called Baby Gorilla flew like baby gorilla toorock-solid seemingly unaffected wind Eugene used good throttle management during crosswind maneuvers control speed drift model Eugene finished third last years championship years win very sweet Charlie Chambers Wellington FL flew Northrop P-61B Black Widow very close second-place finish 91 point first Charlies night fighter used Korea WW Ilthe aircraft came almost too late WW II much like Grumman Bearcat all-black model has 100inch wingspan powered Webra 12 two-stroke engines weighs 38 pounds Patrick McCurry another Wellington FL resident flew own-design Me109 G-6 fifth-place overall finish beautifully detailed Gustav 109s called has wingspan 102 inches weighs 43 pounds powered Zenoah G-62 Pat uses JR PCM 105X radio control attention detail model others incredible can sit looking different angles Patricks model watch yourself getting lost another time Almost models look realistic up close Social activity much part competition static flying Ernie Harwood presided over ceremony special awards voted modelers KEEP FLYING THAT MODEL BTA AUTO PILOT FOR YEARS real Auto Pilot Designed back-up unit levels skill _msB TA Adjustable Zero & Gains Compatible RC Syste ______ Endorsed Used Top GunAutomatic Piloting Systems TOC Giant Scale Race Pilots & 192 Yorktown Lane Costa Mesa CA 92626 Experimental Full-Size also Phone 714-979-8948 Fax 714-979-8947 SunnySend SASE Information 20 Model Aviation ight ON/OFF Switching Simple Plug Installation Sensors Internal & Unaffected External Conditions Consistent Operation Day Night Overcast included Pilots Choice Best Kit-Built Best Scratch-Built Best Military Best Civilian Best Jet Best Prop Best Multiengine Electric best Saturday evening dinners can remember some timethe food great speeches short two Electric-powered aircraft Masters Robert Benjamin Olympia WA flew 1941 Taylorcraft powered Astro 90 31st place Randy Smithhislers Piper PA-12 placed 33rd knowledge first time two Electrics event Benjamin competed Electric last Masters held Irving 1992 gentlemen received special recognition efforts Some interesting aircraft years Masters Dave Lovetts C-130 H fitted Fulton Recovery System Charles Bakers beautifully detailed scratch-built PT26incredible cockpit John Coles de Havilland DH1 WW pusher built 1/6 scale now Arizona Model Aircrafters kit Gary Fullers scratchbuilt P2V Neptune tagged Truculent Turtle Grumman XF5F-I Skyrocket Manny Sousaa very unusual twin especially air youngest modeler enter contest year Dave Lovitts 24year-old son Jeff came Championships San Jose California DHC- 1 Chipmunk built Jim Pepinos plans Ascale model has wingspan 82 inches weighs 14 pounds powered 0S 12 Surpass engine Jeff put operating light system scale hinges flying surfaces two-year project Welcome Masters Jeff Harris Lee announced next years Masters Championships will held 1U GAIN CONTROL ng control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control jilg5 Futaba KR AFT 3AIRTRONICSmc 3702 N Pace Pensacola FL 32505 Visit home page http//wwwwtpnet/DBEST/rodiooouth/RSl html repair information 904 434-0909 1-800-962-7802 Toll Free Order Line lOrders Only Please! February 1998 21 again Columbus/Dayton Ohio site 1995 Terry Nitsch helm operation everyone applauded location competitors went 1995 event have very fond memories US Air Force Museum flying site Columbus 4Stan Alexander 3709 Valley Ridge Dr Nashville TN 3 7211-3831 Major Sponsor Zap/Pacer Tech Other sponsors Aerospace Composite Products Airtronics Bob Holman Plans Bob Violett Models Cavanaugh Flight Museum Dremel Moto Tools Futaba Great Planes Hansen ScaleVideos Hobby Shack Indy RC Innovative Model Products J&Z Products Inc Meister Scale Midwest Mikes Hobby Shop Super Store Model Tech NorVel Proctor Enterprises Propwash Video Radio Controlled Models Inc Robart Mfg Scale Model Research Nick Ziroli Sr Glenn Torrence Models JR Hitec R/C Chief Judge Kent Walters Assistant Chief Judges Bill Diverna Earl Aune Static Judges Buddie Irwin Darlene Fredrick Jim MacDonald Flight Judges Vernon Altamirano Hank Cavasso Narve Jensen Travis Berry Jeff Horn Charles Lipinski Tim Lovett Gerry McCellan Len Flomer Phil Oestricher Stan Alexander National Association Scale Aeromodelers US Scale Masters Judging Guides $350 includes postage Secretary/Treasurer Bert Dugan 11090 Phyllis Dr Clio MI 48420 odel Aviation m Ufl AnliquesLIVIIICO Helicopters So Iplones2 have wodds largest aircraft documentation collection 7000 different full color photo studies 1903-1997 199835000 3-view line drawings CatalogjGuide 200 pages 4 Only 8OO Canada/Mexico $1000 Overseas 51500 Bob Banka e Scale Model Research 14 Yukon Avenue a Mesa CA 92626 714 9798058 http //ww-v, imt net/ims/scole html L EASY way prepare balsa sheets wing skins Champions Choice Worlds Finest & Fastest Racing Engines have trophies prove Versions Sport & Competition Av Sizes 15 50 Only Wo Seriaus Horsepawer Upgrade far Spart Engines Up ta lStt RPM Increase Over Stack Mattler Saw available tO size ls fit OS 32 Webra 32 ST C 34 05 4t/4t SF OS 4t FX ASP 45 Magnam X5 4t14t/53 Thander Tiger Pm 40/45 ST CS 4t/45/51 Webra 40/50 MWS 40 Rassi 4t/45/53 Complete tegine/Maffler Combas Available far Yaar Application Engine sat Included Ultra Oil Preservative After-Run Oil far Model Engines Fully Campatihie wish OSNS Pamp Systems Helps Prevent Russ & Carrasian Others Flane Failed lable 3 Convenient Sizes 0 az Oxart Gallan -v Backplato Mounting System CNC Barstack Aluminam Replaces Stack Pylon Racing Parts & Accessories uper Tiger YS Repair Service Backplate 0-Ring Seal ar Spart Racing Free-Flight Electrics ublesame Gaskets lable tar ST $3 00 1998 Catalog Dealer Inquines Welcome 1/4 Diameter Replaceable 0-Ring Tira40/45/51 Rassi 40/45 Webra 4t/50 OS Less 1 per Pair i Axles Available4t/4t SF YS 45 Thander Tiger Pro ORMANCE SPECIALTIES Can dyed yaar choice color4t/4t/53 Magnam XL 40/4t/53P 0 Box 3146 nerville NV 89410 e 702-265-7523 702-265-7522
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/02
Page Numbers: 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
F IT WAS still summer Texas 18th annual US Scale Masters Chahpionships September 1997 city Irving welcomed everyone beautiful North Lake Park Mayor Morris H Parrish presiding over opening ceremony third time Masters has hosted IRCFA mayor flew RC trainer first time Im guessing Irving RC flyers Association president Contest Manager Tom Coe may have another new member experience citys involvement support model aviation competition Irving RC flyers very apparent park Static competition started things off Cavanaugh Flight Museum quite few airworthy WW II aircraft receive tender loving care museum staff very courteous everyone involved Scale Masters clean hangars beautiful aircraft gift shop its 40 operation shady comfort hangars static judges Outline Buddie Irwin Finish Color & Markings Darlene February 1998 15 h jJ E U Stan Alexander Eugene Job overall winner first Prop Hawker Sea Fury accepts plaque Ernie Harwood 4fl~ Photos sutho G aph c Des gn Csrts Kunz Jack Dormans SBD-5 Dauntless Mel Whitley plans OS 240 twin Futaba radio 88-inch wingspan 26 pounds 16 Model Aviation e Swift Corvin Miller third overall third Prop Best Prop Note wide-track landing gear Rare Aeronca LC Low-wing Cabin Mike Brewer finished 13th 109-inch-span model built John Eaton plans RESULTS IN FOCUS ON COMPETITION Pat McCurrys scratch-built Bf 109G placed fifth overall fourth Prop Operational flaps slats retracts hatches Doug Crumleys Stinson L-5 Span 102 inches Enya VT-240 Airtronics Vision radio 5Li Fredrick Craftsmanship Jim MacDonald went about tasks Two aircraft received scores 100 think first Masters Having high score static competition gives competitor edge however slight models pilots same caliber Both 100-point aircraft WW fighters Mike Winters Sopwith Pup Wayne Fredericks Dutch-designed parasol Fokker DVIII Wayne Frederick Al Kretz Ramon Tones will represent US FAI World Championships South Africa next April must noted judges separated never see others scores Other notable aircraft top echelon Bob Underwoods Hiperbipe Charlie Chambers P-61 Black Widow scores 9950 arent new aircraft Scale competitors learn past contests take notes static judges find mistakes 18 Model Aviation Winters Sopwith Pup received score 100 static judging finished sixth place overall Wayne Fredericks Fokker DVIII finished 14th voted Best Scratch-Built two aircraft awarded 100 static points Stan Alexander correct improve aircraft documentation weather factor designers field did homework Three wind generators background consistently spun 1015 mph wind south temperatures 90s weekend front coming Saturday afternoon wind turning 1800 still down runway minimum crosswind weekend During first two rounds Corvin Miller held slight lead dropped third final standings flying Globe Swift Swift post-WW II design intended returning veterans aircraft very sought after Corvin lucky enough have two hangared near home Florida makes easily available documentation well-built model excellent documentation full-scale aircraft excellent flying skills required win place top 10 competition level could called Year Multiengine Model no less eight multis two four-engine models Dave Lovett s C130 141-inch wingspan B-29 Mike Barbee Mike went finish 18th overall 15th Prop class highest-placing twin 1997 Top Gun winner Charlie Chambers P 61 Black Widow finished second overall separate competition classes including Jet Prop classes overall standings tabulated models separated classes Only three jets participated year Kent Nogy flying Bob Violett Models F-4 Phantom took top honors Jet finished fourth combined standings Shaliesh Patel flew another BVM F4 second Jet BVM F-4s powered BVM 91s wingspans 58 inches third F-4 flown Scott Foster modified Yellow Aircraft kit 72-inch-span Blue Angels color scheme model powered two Sophia J-450 engines Scott finished third Jet class 15th overall top ten truly mixed bag no particular type aircraft dominating competition Biplanes todk four top ten positions Mike Winters Sopwith Pup taking sixth place Gary Parkers JN-4D Jenny seventh place Joe Topper ninth February 1998 19 Charlie Chambers uses tach make sure Webra engines synch P 61 B Second overall Best Military Best Multiengine second Prop Kent Nogy starts Bob Violett Models F-4 Phantom Kent first Jet fourth overall Charlie Chambers assists Three F-4s finished top 15 Mike Barbee mechanic hold huge 141-inch wingspan B-29 during static judging Mikes dad flew B-29s WW II Model won Pilots Choice award place Bob Underwoods Hiperbipe acrobatic biplane tenth place three propeller-driven fighters top ten including overall winner Eugene Jobs incredibly solidflying Hawker Sea Fury model veteran several contests Powered 3-W 70 twin engine Desert Aircraft model built Vailly Aviation plans particular aircraft Reno air racer called Baby Gorilla flew like baby gorilla toorock-solid seemingly unaffected wind Eugene used good throttle management during crosswind maneuvers control speed drift model Eugene finished third last years championship years win very sweet Charlie Chambers Wellington FL flew Northrop P-61B Black Widow very close second-place finish 91 point first Charlies night fighter used Korea WW Ilthe aircraft came almost too late WW II much like Grumman Bearcat all-black model has 100inch wingspan powered Webra 12 two-stroke engines weighs 38 pounds Patrick McCurry another Wellington FL resident flew own-design Me109 G-6 fifth-place overall finish beautifully detailed Gustav 109s called has wingspan 102 inches weighs 43 pounds powered Zenoah G-62 Pat uses JR PCM 105X radio control attention detail model others incredible can sit looking different angles Patricks model watch yourself getting lost another time Almost models look realistic up close Social activity much part competition static flying Ernie Harwood presided over ceremony special awards voted modelers KEEP FLYING THAT MODEL BTA AUTO PILOT FOR YEARS real Auto Pilot Designed back-up unit levels skill _msB TA Adjustable Zero & Gains Compatible RC Syste ______ Endorsed Used Top GunAutomatic Piloting Systems TOC Giant Scale Race Pilots & 192 Yorktown Lane Costa Mesa CA 92626 Experimental Full-Size also Phone 714-979-8948 Fax 714-979-8947 SunnySend SASE Information 20 Model Aviation ight ON/OFF Switching Simple Plug Installation Sensors Internal & Unaffected External Conditions Consistent Operation Day Night Overcast included Pilots Choice Best Kit-Built Best Scratch-Built Best Military Best Civilian Best Jet Best Prop Best Multiengine Electric best Saturday evening dinners can remember some timethe food great speeches short two Electric-powered aircraft Masters Robert Benjamin Olympia WA flew 1941 Taylorcraft powered Astro 90 31st place Randy Smithhislers Piper PA-12 placed 33rd knowledge first time two Electrics event Benjamin competed Electric last Masters held Irving 1992 gentlemen received special recognition efforts Some interesting aircraft years Masters Dave Lovetts C-130 H fitted Fulton Recovery System Charles Bakers beautifully detailed scratch-built PT26incredible cockpit John Coles de Havilland DH1 WW pusher built 1/6 scale now Arizona Model Aircrafters kit Gary Fullers scratchbuilt P2V Neptune tagged Truculent Turtle Grumman XF5F-I Skyrocket Manny Sousaa very unusual twin especially air youngest modeler enter contest year Dave Lovitts 24year-old son Jeff came Championships San Jose California DHC- 1 Chipmunk built Jim Pepinos plans Ascale model has wingspan 82 inches weighs 14 pounds powered 0S 12 Surpass engine Jeff put operating light system scale hinges flying surfaces two-year project Welcome Masters Jeff Harris Lee announced next years Masters Championships will held 1U GAIN CONTROL ng control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control jilg5 Futaba KR AFT 3AIRTRONICSmc 3702 N Pace Pensacola FL 32505 Visit home page http//wwwwtpnet/DBEST/rodiooouth/RSl html repair information 904 434-0909 1-800-962-7802 Toll Free Order Line lOrders Only Please! February 1998 21 again Columbus/Dayton Ohio site 1995 Terry Nitsch helm operation everyone applauded location competitors went 1995 event have very fond memories US Air Force Museum flying site Columbus 4Stan Alexander 3709 Valley Ridge Dr Nashville TN 3 7211-3831 Major Sponsor Zap/Pacer Tech Other sponsors Aerospace Composite Products Airtronics Bob Holman Plans Bob Violett Models Cavanaugh Flight Museum Dremel Moto Tools Futaba Great Planes Hansen ScaleVideos Hobby Shack Indy RC Innovative Model Products J&Z Products Inc Meister Scale Midwest Mikes Hobby Shop Super Store Model Tech NorVel Proctor Enterprises Propwash Video Radio Controlled Models Inc Robart Mfg Scale Model Research Nick Ziroli Sr Glenn Torrence Models JR Hitec R/C Chief Judge Kent Walters Assistant Chief Judges Bill Diverna Earl Aune Static Judges Buddie Irwin Darlene Fredrick Jim MacDonald Flight Judges Vernon Altamirano Hank Cavasso Narve Jensen Travis Berry Jeff Horn Charles Lipinski Tim Lovett Gerry McCellan Len Flomer Phil Oestricher Stan Alexander National Association Scale Aeromodelers US Scale Masters Judging Guides $350 includes postage Secretary/Treasurer Bert Dugan 11090 Phyllis Dr Clio MI 48420 odel Aviation m Ufl AnliquesLIVIIICO Helicopters So Iplones2 have wodds largest aircraft documentation collection 7000 different full color photo studies 1903-1997 199835000 3-view line drawings CatalogjGuide 200 pages 4 Only 8OO Canada/Mexico $1000 Overseas 51500 Bob Banka e Scale Model Research 14 Yukon Avenue a Mesa CA 92626 714 9798058 http //ww-v, imt net/ims/scole html L EASY way prepare balsa sheets wing skins Champions Choice Worlds Finest & Fastest Racing Engines have trophies prove Versions Sport & Competition Av Sizes 15 50 Only Wo Seriaus Horsepawer Upgrade far Spart Engines Up ta lStt RPM Increase Over Stack Mattler Saw available tO size ls fit OS 32 Webra 32 ST C 34 05 4t/4t SF OS 4t FX ASP 45 Magnam X5 4t14t/53 Thander Tiger Pm 40/45 ST CS 4t/45/51 Webra 40/50 MWS 40 Rassi 4t/45/53 Complete tegine/Maffler Combas Available far Yaar Application Engine sat Included Ultra Oil Preservative After-Run Oil far Model Engines Fully Campatihie wish OSNS Pamp Systems Helps Prevent Russ & Carrasian Others Flane Failed lable 3 Convenient Sizes 0 az Oxart Gallan -v Backplato Mounting System CNC Barstack Aluminam Replaces Stack Pylon Racing Parts & Accessories uper Tiger YS Repair Service Backplate 0-Ring Seal ar Spart Racing Free-Flight Electrics ublesame Gaskets lable tar ST $3 00 1998 Catalog Dealer Inquines Welcome 1/4 Diameter Replaceable 0-Ring Tira40/45/51 Rassi 40/45 Webra 4t/50 OS Less 1 per Pair i Axles Available4t/4t SF YS 45 Thander Tiger Pro ORMANCE SPECIALTIES Can dyed yaar choice color4t/4t/53 Magnam XL 40/4t/53P 0 Box 3146 nerville NV 89410 e 702-265-7523 702-265-7522
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/02
Page Numbers: 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
F IT WAS still summer Texas 18th annual US Scale Masters Chahpionships September 1997 city Irving welcomed everyone beautiful North Lake Park Mayor Morris H Parrish presiding over opening ceremony third time Masters has hosted IRCFA mayor flew RC trainer first time Im guessing Irving RC flyers Association president Contest Manager Tom Coe may have another new member experience citys involvement support model aviation competition Irving RC flyers very apparent park Static competition started things off Cavanaugh Flight Museum quite few airworthy WW II aircraft receive tender loving care museum staff very courteous everyone involved Scale Masters clean hangars beautiful aircraft gift shop its 40 operation shady comfort hangars static judges Outline Buddie Irwin Finish Color & Markings Darlene February 1998 15 h jJ E U Stan Alexander Eugene Job overall winner first Prop Hawker Sea Fury accepts plaque Ernie Harwood 4fl~ Photos sutho G aph c Des gn Csrts Kunz Jack Dormans SBD-5 Dauntless Mel Whitley plans OS 240 twin Futaba radio 88-inch wingspan 26 pounds 16 Model Aviation e Swift Corvin Miller third overall third Prop Best Prop Note wide-track landing gear Rare Aeronca LC Low-wing Cabin Mike Brewer finished 13th 109-inch-span model built John Eaton plans RESULTS IN FOCUS ON COMPETITION Pat McCurrys scratch-built Bf 109G placed fifth overall fourth Prop Operational flaps slats retracts hatches Doug Crumleys Stinson L-5 Span 102 inches Enya VT-240 Airtronics Vision radio 5Li Fredrick Craftsmanship Jim MacDonald went about tasks Two aircraft received scores 100 think first Masters Having high score static competition gives competitor edge however slight models pilots same caliber Both 100-point aircraft WW fighters Mike Winters Sopwith Pup Wayne Fredericks Dutch-designed parasol Fokker DVIII Wayne Frederick Al Kretz Ramon Tones will represent US FAI World Championships South Africa next April must noted judges separated never see others scores Other notable aircraft top echelon Bob Underwoods Hiperbipe Charlie Chambers P-61 Black Widow scores 9950 arent new aircraft Scale competitors learn past contests take notes static judges find mistakes 18 Model Aviation Winters Sopwith Pup received score 100 static judging finished sixth place overall Wayne Fredericks Fokker DVIII finished 14th voted Best Scratch-Built two aircraft awarded 100 static points Stan Alexander correct improve aircraft documentation weather factor designers field did homework Three wind generators background consistently spun 1015 mph wind south temperatures 90s weekend front coming Saturday afternoon wind turning 1800 still down runway minimum crosswind weekend During first two rounds Corvin Miller held slight lead dropped third final standings flying Globe Swift Swift post-WW II design intended returning veterans aircraft very sought after Corvin lucky enough have two hangared near home Florida makes easily available documentation well-built model excellent documentation full-scale aircraft excellent flying skills required win place top 10 competition level could called Year Multiengine Model no less eight multis two four-engine models Dave Lovett s C130 141-inch wingspan B-29 Mike Barbee Mike went finish 18th overall 15th Prop class highest-placing twin 1997 Top Gun winner Charlie Chambers P 61 Black Widow finished second overall separate competition classes including Jet Prop classes overall standings tabulated models separated classes Only three jets participated year Kent Nogy flying Bob Violett Models F-4 Phantom took top honors Jet finished fourth combined standings Shaliesh Patel flew another BVM F4 second Jet BVM F-4s powered BVM 91s wingspans 58 inches third F-4 flown Scott Foster modified Yellow Aircraft kit 72-inch-span Blue Angels color scheme model powered two Sophia J-450 engines Scott finished third Jet class 15th overall top ten truly mixed bag no particular type aircraft dominating competition Biplanes todk four top ten positions Mike Winters Sopwith Pup taking sixth place Gary Parkers JN-4D Jenny seventh place Joe Topper ninth February 1998 19 Charlie Chambers uses tach make sure Webra engines synch P 61 B Second overall Best Military Best Multiengine second Prop Kent Nogy starts Bob Violett Models F-4 Phantom Kent first Jet fourth overall Charlie Chambers assists Three F-4s finished top 15 Mike Barbee mechanic hold huge 141-inch wingspan B-29 during static judging Mikes dad flew B-29s WW II Model won Pilots Choice award place Bob Underwoods Hiperbipe acrobatic biplane tenth place three propeller-driven fighters top ten including overall winner Eugene Jobs incredibly solidflying Hawker Sea Fury model veteran several contests Powered 3-W 70 twin engine Desert Aircraft model built Vailly Aviation plans particular aircraft Reno air racer called Baby Gorilla flew like baby gorilla toorock-solid seemingly unaffected wind Eugene used good throttle management during crosswind maneuvers control speed drift model Eugene finished third last years championship years win very sweet Charlie Chambers Wellington FL flew Northrop P-61B Black Widow very close second-place finish 91 point first Charlies night fighter used Korea WW Ilthe aircraft came almost too late WW II much like Grumman Bearcat all-black model has 100inch wingspan powered Webra 12 two-stroke engines weighs 38 pounds Patrick McCurry another Wellington FL resident flew own-design Me109 G-6 fifth-place overall finish beautifully detailed Gustav 109s called has wingspan 102 inches weighs 43 pounds powered Zenoah G-62 Pat uses JR PCM 105X radio control attention detail model others incredible can sit looking different angles Patricks model watch yourself getting lost another time Almost models look realistic up close Social activity much part competition static flying Ernie Harwood presided over ceremony special awards voted modelers KEEP FLYING THAT MODEL BTA AUTO PILOT FOR YEARS real Auto Pilot Designed back-up unit levels skill _msB TA Adjustable Zero & Gains Compatible RC Syste ______ Endorsed Used Top GunAutomatic Piloting Systems TOC Giant Scale Race Pilots & 192 Yorktown Lane Costa Mesa CA 92626 Experimental Full-Size also Phone 714-979-8948 Fax 714-979-8947 SunnySend SASE Information 20 Model Aviation ight ON/OFF Switching Simple Plug Installation Sensors Internal & Unaffected External Conditions Consistent Operation Day Night Overcast included Pilots Choice Best Kit-Built Best Scratch-Built Best Military Best Civilian Best Jet Best Prop Best Multiengine Electric best Saturday evening dinners can remember some timethe food great speeches short two Electric-powered aircraft Masters Robert Benjamin Olympia WA flew 1941 Taylorcraft powered Astro 90 31st place Randy Smithhislers Piper PA-12 placed 33rd knowledge first time two Electrics event Benjamin competed Electric last Masters held Irving 1992 gentlemen received special recognition efforts Some interesting aircraft years Masters Dave Lovetts C-130 H fitted Fulton Recovery System Charles Bakers beautifully detailed scratch-built PT26incredible cockpit John Coles de Havilland DH1 WW pusher built 1/6 scale now Arizona Model Aircrafters kit Gary Fullers scratchbuilt P2V Neptune tagged Truculent Turtle Grumman XF5F-I Skyrocket Manny Sousaa very unusual twin especially air youngest modeler enter contest year Dave Lovitts 24year-old son Jeff came Championships San Jose California DHC- 1 Chipmunk built Jim Pepinos plans Ascale model has wingspan 82 inches weighs 14 pounds powered 0S 12 Surpass engine Jeff put operating light system scale hinges flying surfaces two-year project Welcome Masters Jeff Harris Lee announced next years Masters Championships will held 1U GAIN CONTROL ng control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control jilg5 Futaba KR AFT 3AIRTRONICSmc 3702 N Pace Pensacola FL 32505 Visit home page http//wwwwtpnet/DBEST/rodiooouth/RSl html repair information 904 434-0909 1-800-962-7802 Toll Free Order Line lOrders Only Please! February 1998 21 again Columbus/Dayton Ohio site 1995 Terry Nitsch helm operation everyone applauded location competitors went 1995 event have very fond memories US Air Force Museum flying site Columbus 4Stan Alexander 3709 Valley Ridge Dr Nashville TN 3 7211-3831 Major Sponsor Zap/Pacer Tech Other sponsors Aerospace Composite Products Airtronics Bob Holman Plans Bob Violett Models Cavanaugh Flight Museum Dremel Moto Tools Futaba Great Planes Hansen ScaleVideos Hobby Shack Indy RC Innovative Model Products J&Z Products Inc Meister Scale Midwest Mikes Hobby Shop Super Store Model Tech NorVel Proctor Enterprises Propwash Video Radio Controlled Models Inc Robart Mfg Scale Model Research Nick Ziroli Sr Glenn Torrence Models JR Hitec R/C Chief Judge Kent Walters Assistant Chief Judges Bill Diverna Earl Aune Static Judges Buddie Irwin Darlene Fredrick Jim MacDonald Flight Judges Vernon Altamirano Hank Cavasso Narve Jensen Travis Berry Jeff Horn Charles Lipinski Tim Lovett Gerry McCellan Len Flomer Phil Oestricher Stan Alexander National Association Scale Aeromodelers US Scale Masters Judging Guides $350 includes postage Secretary/Treasurer Bert Dugan 11090 Phyllis Dr Clio MI 48420 odel Aviation m Ufl AnliquesLIVIIICO Helicopters So Iplones2 have wodds largest aircraft documentation collection 7000 different full color photo studies 1903-1997 199835000 3-view line drawings CatalogjGuide 200 pages 4 Only 8OO Canada/Mexico $1000 Overseas 51500 Bob Banka e Scale Model Research 14 Yukon Avenue a Mesa CA 92626 714 9798058 http //ww-v, imt net/ims/scole html L EASY way prepare balsa sheets wing skins Champions Choice Worlds Finest & Fastest Racing Engines have trophies prove Versions Sport & Competition Av Sizes 15 50 Only Wo Seriaus Horsepawer Upgrade far Spart Engines Up ta lStt RPM Increase Over Stack Mattler Saw available tO size ls fit OS 32 Webra 32 ST C 34 05 4t/4t SF OS 4t FX ASP 45 Magnam X5 4t14t/53 Thander Tiger Pm 40/45 ST CS 4t/45/51 Webra 40/50 MWS 40 Rassi 4t/45/53 Complete tegine/Maffler Combas Available far Yaar Application Engine sat Included Ultra Oil Preservative After-Run Oil far Model Engines Fully Campatihie wish OSNS Pamp Systems Helps Prevent Russ & Carrasian Others Flane Failed lable 3 Convenient Sizes 0 az Oxart Gallan -v Backplato Mounting System CNC Barstack Aluminam Replaces Stack Pylon Racing Parts & Accessories uper Tiger YS Repair Service Backplate 0-Ring Seal ar Spart Racing Free-Flight Electrics ublesame Gaskets lable tar ST $3 00 1998 Catalog Dealer Inquines Welcome 1/4 Diameter Replaceable 0-Ring Tira40/45/51 Rassi 40/45 Webra 4t/50 OS Less 1 per Pair i Axles Available4t/4t SF YS 45 Thander Tiger Pro ORMANCE SPECIALTIES Can dyed yaar choice color4t/4t/53 Magnam XL 40/4t/53P 0 Box 3146 nerville NV 89410 e 702-265-7523 702-265-7522
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/02
Page Numbers: 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
F IT WAS still summer Texas 18th annual US Scale Masters Chahpionships September 1997 city Irving welcomed everyone beautiful North Lake Park Mayor Morris H Parrish presiding over opening ceremony third time Masters has hosted IRCFA mayor flew RC trainer first time Im guessing Irving RC flyers Association president Contest Manager Tom Coe may have another new member experience citys involvement support model aviation competition Irving RC flyers very apparent park Static competition started things off Cavanaugh Flight Museum quite few airworthy WW II aircraft receive tender loving care museum staff very courteous everyone involved Scale Masters clean hangars beautiful aircraft gift shop its 40 operation shady comfort hangars static judges Outline Buddie Irwin Finish Color & Markings Darlene February 1998 15 h jJ E U Stan Alexander Eugene Job overall winner first Prop Hawker Sea Fury accepts plaque Ernie Harwood 4fl~ Photos sutho G aph c Des gn Csrts Kunz Jack Dormans SBD-5 Dauntless Mel Whitley plans OS 240 twin Futaba radio 88-inch wingspan 26 pounds 16 Model Aviation e Swift Corvin Miller third overall third Prop Best Prop Note wide-track landing gear Rare Aeronca LC Low-wing Cabin Mike Brewer finished 13th 109-inch-span model built John Eaton plans RESULTS IN FOCUS ON COMPETITION Pat McCurrys scratch-built Bf 109G placed fifth overall fourth Prop Operational flaps slats retracts hatches Doug Crumleys Stinson L-5 Span 102 inches Enya VT-240 Airtronics Vision radio 5Li Fredrick Craftsmanship Jim MacDonald went about tasks Two aircraft received scores 100 think first Masters Having high score static competition gives competitor edge however slight models pilots same caliber Both 100-point aircraft WW fighters Mike Winters Sopwith Pup Wayne Fredericks Dutch-designed parasol Fokker DVIII Wayne Frederick Al Kretz Ramon Tones will represent US FAI World Championships South Africa next April must noted judges separated never see others scores Other notable aircraft top echelon Bob Underwoods Hiperbipe Charlie Chambers P-61 Black Widow scores 9950 arent new aircraft Scale competitors learn past contests take notes static judges find mistakes 18 Model Aviation Winters Sopwith Pup received score 100 static judging finished sixth place overall Wayne Fredericks Fokker DVIII finished 14th voted Best Scratch-Built two aircraft awarded 100 static points Stan Alexander correct improve aircraft documentation weather factor designers field did homework Three wind generators background consistently spun 1015 mph wind south temperatures 90s weekend front coming Saturday afternoon wind turning 1800 still down runway minimum crosswind weekend During first two rounds Corvin Miller held slight lead dropped third final standings flying Globe Swift Swift post-WW II design intended returning veterans aircraft very sought after Corvin lucky enough have two hangared near home Florida makes easily available documentation well-built model excellent documentation full-scale aircraft excellent flying skills required win place top 10 competition level could called Year Multiengine Model no less eight multis two four-engine models Dave Lovett s C130 141-inch wingspan B-29 Mike Barbee Mike went finish 18th overall 15th Prop class highest-placing twin 1997 Top Gun winner Charlie Chambers P 61 Black Widow finished second overall separate competition classes including Jet Prop classes overall standings tabulated models separated classes Only three jets participated year Kent Nogy flying Bob Violett Models F-4 Phantom took top honors Jet finished fourth combined standings Shaliesh Patel flew another BVM F4 second Jet BVM F-4s powered BVM 91s wingspans 58 inches third F-4 flown Scott Foster modified Yellow Aircraft kit 72-inch-span Blue Angels color scheme model powered two Sophia J-450 engines Scott finished third Jet class 15th overall top ten truly mixed bag no particular type aircraft dominating competition Biplanes todk four top ten positions Mike Winters Sopwith Pup taking sixth place Gary Parkers JN-4D Jenny seventh place Joe Topper ninth February 1998 19 Charlie Chambers uses tach make sure Webra engines synch P 61 B Second overall Best Military Best Multiengine second Prop Kent Nogy starts Bob Violett Models F-4 Phantom Kent first Jet fourth overall Charlie Chambers assists Three F-4s finished top 15 Mike Barbee mechanic hold huge 141-inch wingspan B-29 during static judging Mikes dad flew B-29s WW II Model won Pilots Choice award place Bob Underwoods Hiperbipe acrobatic biplane tenth place three propeller-driven fighters top ten including overall winner Eugene Jobs incredibly solidflying Hawker Sea Fury model veteran several contests Powered 3-W 70 twin engine Desert Aircraft model built Vailly Aviation plans particular aircraft Reno air racer called Baby Gorilla flew like baby gorilla toorock-solid seemingly unaffected wind Eugene used good throttle management during crosswind maneuvers control speed drift model Eugene finished third last years championship years win very sweet Charlie Chambers Wellington FL flew Northrop P-61B Black Widow very close second-place finish 91 point first Charlies night fighter used Korea WW Ilthe aircraft came almost too late WW II much like Grumman Bearcat all-black model has 100inch wingspan powered Webra 12 two-stroke engines weighs 38 pounds Patrick McCurry another Wellington FL resident flew own-design Me109 G-6 fifth-place overall finish beautifully detailed Gustav 109s called has wingspan 102 inches weighs 43 pounds powered Zenoah G-62 Pat uses JR PCM 105X radio control attention detail model others incredible can sit looking different angles Patricks model watch yourself getting lost another time Almost models look realistic up close Social activity much part competition static flying Ernie Harwood presided over ceremony special awards voted modelers KEEP FLYING THAT MODEL BTA AUTO PILOT FOR YEARS real Auto Pilot Designed back-up unit levels skill _msB TA Adjustable Zero & Gains Compatible RC Syste ______ Endorsed Used Top GunAutomatic Piloting Systems TOC Giant Scale Race Pilots & 192 Yorktown Lane Costa Mesa CA 92626 Experimental Full-Size also Phone 714-979-8948 Fax 714-979-8947 SunnySend SASE Information 20 Model Aviation ight ON/OFF Switching Simple Plug Installation Sensors Internal & Unaffected External Conditions Consistent Operation Day Night Overcast included Pilots Choice Best Kit-Built Best Scratch-Built Best Military Best Civilian Best Jet Best Prop Best Multiengine Electric best Saturday evening dinners can remember some timethe food great speeches short two Electric-powered aircraft Masters Robert Benjamin Olympia WA flew 1941 Taylorcraft powered Astro 90 31st place Randy Smithhislers Piper PA-12 placed 33rd knowledge first time two Electrics event Benjamin competed Electric last Masters held Irving 1992 gentlemen received special recognition efforts Some interesting aircraft years Masters Dave Lovetts C-130 H fitted Fulton Recovery System Charles Bakers beautifully detailed scratch-built PT26incredible cockpit John Coles de Havilland DH1 WW pusher built 1/6 scale now Arizona Model Aircrafters kit Gary Fullers scratchbuilt P2V Neptune tagged Truculent Turtle Grumman XF5F-I Skyrocket Manny Sousaa very unusual twin especially air youngest modeler enter contest year Dave Lovitts 24year-old son Jeff came Championships San Jose California DHC- 1 Chipmunk built Jim Pepinos plans Ascale model has wingspan 82 inches weighs 14 pounds powered 0S 12 Surpass engine Jeff put operating light system scale hinges flying surfaces two-year project Welcome Masters Jeff Harris Lee announced next years Masters Championships will held 1U GAIN CONTROL ng control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control jilg5 Futaba KR AFT 3AIRTRONICSmc 3702 N Pace Pensacola FL 32505 Visit home page http//wwwwtpnet/DBEST/rodiooouth/RSl html repair information 904 434-0909 1-800-962-7802 Toll Free Order Line lOrders Only Please! February 1998 21 again Columbus/Dayton Ohio site 1995 Terry Nitsch helm operation everyone applauded location competitors went 1995 event have very fond memories US Air Force Museum flying site Columbus 4Stan Alexander 3709 Valley Ridge Dr Nashville TN 3 7211-3831 Major Sponsor Zap/Pacer Tech Other sponsors Aerospace Composite Products Airtronics Bob Holman Plans Bob Violett Models Cavanaugh Flight Museum Dremel Moto Tools Futaba Great Planes Hansen ScaleVideos Hobby Shack Indy RC Innovative Model Products J&Z Products Inc Meister Scale Midwest Mikes Hobby Shop Super Store Model Tech NorVel Proctor Enterprises Propwash Video Radio Controlled Models Inc Robart Mfg Scale Model Research Nick Ziroli Sr Glenn Torrence Models JR Hitec R/C Chief Judge Kent Walters Assistant Chief Judges Bill Diverna Earl Aune Static Judges Buddie Irwin Darlene Fredrick Jim MacDonald Flight Judges Vernon Altamirano Hank Cavasso Narve Jensen Travis Berry Jeff Horn Charles Lipinski Tim Lovett Gerry McCellan Len Flomer Phil Oestricher Stan Alexander National Association Scale Aeromodelers US Scale Masters Judging Guides $350 includes postage Secretary/Treasurer Bert Dugan 11090 Phyllis Dr Clio MI 48420 odel Aviation m Ufl AnliquesLIVIIICO Helicopters So Iplones2 have wodds largest aircraft documentation collection 7000 different full color photo studies 1903-1997 199835000 3-view line drawings CatalogjGuide 200 pages 4 Only 8OO Canada/Mexico $1000 Overseas 51500 Bob Banka e Scale Model Research 14 Yukon Avenue a Mesa CA 92626 714 9798058 http //ww-v, imt net/ims/scole html L EASY way prepare balsa sheets wing skins Champions Choice Worlds Finest & Fastest Racing Engines have trophies prove Versions Sport & Competition Av Sizes 15 50 Only Wo Seriaus Horsepawer Upgrade far Spart Engines Up ta lStt RPM Increase Over Stack Mattler Saw available tO size ls fit OS 32 Webra 32 ST C 34 05 4t/4t SF OS 4t FX ASP 45 Magnam X5 4t14t/53 Thander Tiger Pm 40/45 ST CS 4t/45/51 Webra 40/50 MWS 40 Rassi 4t/45/53 Complete tegine/Maffler Combas Available far Yaar Application Engine sat Included Ultra Oil Preservative After-Run Oil far Model Engines Fully Campatihie wish OSNS Pamp Systems Helps Prevent Russ & Carrasian Others Flane Failed lable 3 Convenient Sizes 0 az Oxart Gallan -v Backplato Mounting System CNC Barstack Aluminam Replaces Stack Pylon Racing Parts & Accessories uper Tiger YS Repair Service Backplate 0-Ring Seal ar Spart Racing Free-Flight Electrics ublesame Gaskets lable tar ST $3 00 1998 Catalog Dealer Inquines Welcome 1/4 Diameter Replaceable 0-Ring Tira40/45/51 Rassi 40/45 Webra 4t/50 OS Less 1 per Pair i Axles Available4t/4t SF YS 45 Thander Tiger Pro ORMANCE SPECIALTIES Can dyed yaar choice color4t/4t/53 Magnam XL 40/4t/53P 0 Box 3146 nerville NV 89410 e 702-265-7523 702-265-7522
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/02
Page Numbers: 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
F IT WAS still summer Texas 18th annual US Scale Masters Chahpionships September 1997 city Irving welcomed everyone beautiful North Lake Park Mayor Morris H Parrish presiding over opening ceremony third time Masters has hosted IRCFA mayor flew RC trainer first time Im guessing Irving RC flyers Association president Contest Manager Tom Coe may have another new member experience citys involvement support model aviation competition Irving RC flyers very apparent park Static competition started things off Cavanaugh Flight Museum quite few airworthy WW II aircraft receive tender loving care museum staff very courteous everyone involved Scale Masters clean hangars beautiful aircraft gift shop its 40 operation shady comfort hangars static judges Outline Buddie Irwin Finish Color & Markings Darlene February 1998 15 h jJ E U Stan Alexander Eugene Job overall winner first Prop Hawker Sea Fury accepts plaque Ernie Harwood 4fl~ Photos sutho G aph c Des gn Csrts Kunz Jack Dormans SBD-5 Dauntless Mel Whitley plans OS 240 twin Futaba radio 88-inch wingspan 26 pounds 16 Model Aviation e Swift Corvin Miller third overall third Prop Best Prop Note wide-track landing gear Rare Aeronca LC Low-wing Cabin Mike Brewer finished 13th 109-inch-span model built John Eaton plans RESULTS IN FOCUS ON COMPETITION Pat McCurrys scratch-built Bf 109G placed fifth overall fourth Prop Operational flaps slats retracts hatches Doug Crumleys Stinson L-5 Span 102 inches Enya VT-240 Airtronics Vision radio 5Li Fredrick Craftsmanship Jim MacDonald went about tasks Two aircraft received scores 100 think first Masters Having high score static competition gives competitor edge however slight models pilots same caliber Both 100-point aircraft WW fighters Mike Winters Sopwith Pup Wayne Fredericks Dutch-designed parasol Fokker DVIII Wayne Frederick Al Kretz Ramon Tones will represent US FAI World Championships South Africa next April must noted judges separated never see others scores Other notable aircraft top echelon Bob Underwoods Hiperbipe Charlie Chambers P-61 Black Widow scores 9950 arent new aircraft Scale competitors learn past contests take notes static judges find mistakes 18 Model Aviation Winters Sopwith Pup received score 100 static judging finished sixth place overall Wayne Fredericks Fokker DVIII finished 14th voted Best Scratch-Built two aircraft awarded 100 static points Stan Alexander correct improve aircraft documentation weather factor designers field did homework Three wind generators background consistently spun 1015 mph wind south temperatures 90s weekend front coming Saturday afternoon wind turning 1800 still down runway minimum crosswind weekend During first two rounds Corvin Miller held slight lead dropped third final standings flying Globe Swift Swift post-WW II design intended returning veterans aircraft very sought after Corvin lucky enough have two hangared near home Florida makes easily available documentation well-built model excellent documentation full-scale aircraft excellent flying skills required win place top 10 competition level could called Year Multiengine Model no less eight multis two four-engine models Dave Lovett s C130 141-inch wingspan B-29 Mike Barbee Mike went finish 18th overall 15th Prop class highest-placing twin 1997 Top Gun winner Charlie Chambers P 61 Black Widow finished second overall separate competition classes including Jet Prop classes overall standings tabulated models separated classes Only three jets participated year Kent Nogy flying Bob Violett Models F-4 Phantom took top honors Jet finished fourth combined standings Shaliesh Patel flew another BVM F4 second Jet BVM F-4s powered BVM 91s wingspans 58 inches third F-4 flown Scott Foster modified Yellow Aircraft kit 72-inch-span Blue Angels color scheme model powered two Sophia J-450 engines Scott finished third Jet class 15th overall top ten truly mixed bag no particular type aircraft dominating competition Biplanes todk four top ten positions Mike Winters Sopwith Pup taking sixth place Gary Parkers JN-4D Jenny seventh place Joe Topper ninth February 1998 19 Charlie Chambers uses tach make sure Webra engines synch P 61 B Second overall Best Military Best Multiengine second Prop Kent Nogy starts Bob Violett Models F-4 Phantom Kent first Jet fourth overall Charlie Chambers assists Three F-4s finished top 15 Mike Barbee mechanic hold huge 141-inch wingspan B-29 during static judging Mikes dad flew B-29s WW II Model won Pilots Choice award place Bob Underwoods Hiperbipe acrobatic biplane tenth place three propeller-driven fighters top ten including overall winner Eugene Jobs incredibly solidflying Hawker Sea Fury model veteran several contests Powered 3-W 70 twin engine Desert Aircraft model built Vailly Aviation plans particular aircraft Reno air racer called Baby Gorilla flew like baby gorilla toorock-solid seemingly unaffected wind Eugene used good throttle management during crosswind maneuvers control speed drift model Eugene finished third last years championship years win very sweet Charlie Chambers Wellington FL flew Northrop P-61B Black Widow very close second-place finish 91 point first Charlies night fighter used Korea WW Ilthe aircraft came almost too late WW II much like Grumman Bearcat all-black model has 100inch wingspan powered Webra 12 two-stroke engines weighs 38 pounds Patrick McCurry another Wellington FL resident flew own-design Me109 G-6 fifth-place overall finish beautifully detailed Gustav 109s called has wingspan 102 inches weighs 43 pounds powered Zenoah G-62 Pat uses JR PCM 105X radio control attention detail model others incredible can sit looking different angles Patricks model watch yourself getting lost another time Almost models look realistic up close Social activity much part competition static flying Ernie Harwood presided over ceremony special awards voted modelers KEEP FLYING THAT MODEL BTA AUTO PILOT FOR YEARS real Auto Pilot Designed back-up unit levels skill _msB TA Adjustable Zero & Gains Compatible RC Syste ______ Endorsed Used Top GunAutomatic Piloting Systems TOC Giant Scale Race Pilots & 192 Yorktown Lane Costa Mesa CA 92626 Experimental Full-Size also Phone 714-979-8948 Fax 714-979-8947 SunnySend SASE Information 20 Model Aviation ight ON/OFF Switching Simple Plug Installation Sensors Internal & Unaffected External Conditions Consistent Operation Day Night Overcast included Pilots Choice Best Kit-Built Best Scratch-Built Best Military Best Civilian Best Jet Best Prop Best Multiengine Electric best Saturday evening dinners can remember some timethe food great speeches short two Electric-powered aircraft Masters Robert Benjamin Olympia WA flew 1941 Taylorcraft powered Astro 90 31st place Randy Smithhislers Piper PA-12 placed 33rd knowledge first time two Electrics event Benjamin competed Electric last Masters held Irving 1992 gentlemen received special recognition efforts Some interesting aircraft years Masters Dave Lovetts C-130 H fitted Fulton Recovery System Charles Bakers beautifully detailed scratch-built PT26incredible cockpit John Coles de Havilland DH1 WW pusher built 1/6 scale now Arizona Model Aircrafters kit Gary Fullers scratchbuilt P2V Neptune tagged Truculent Turtle Grumman XF5F-I Skyrocket Manny Sousaa very unusual twin especially air youngest modeler enter contest year Dave Lovitts 24year-old son Jeff came Championships San Jose California DHC- 1 Chipmunk built Jim Pepinos plans Ascale model has wingspan 82 inches weighs 14 pounds powered 0S 12 Surpass engine Jeff put operating light system scale hinges flying surfaces two-year project Welcome Masters Jeff Harris Lee announced next years Masters Championships will held 1U GAIN CONTROL ng control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control jilg5 Futaba KR AFT 3AIRTRONICSmc 3702 N Pace Pensacola FL 32505 Visit home page http//wwwwtpnet/DBEST/rodiooouth/RSl html repair information 904 434-0909 1-800-962-7802 Toll Free Order Line lOrders Only Please! February 1998 21 again Columbus/Dayton Ohio site 1995 Terry Nitsch helm operation everyone applauded location competitors went 1995 event have very fond memories US Air Force Museum flying site Columbus 4Stan Alexander 3709 Valley Ridge Dr Nashville TN 3 7211-3831 Major Sponsor Zap/Pacer Tech Other sponsors Aerospace Composite Products Airtronics Bob Holman Plans Bob Violett Models Cavanaugh Flight Museum Dremel Moto Tools Futaba Great Planes Hansen ScaleVideos Hobby Shack Indy RC Innovative Model Products J&Z Products Inc Meister Scale Midwest Mikes Hobby Shop Super Store Model Tech NorVel Proctor Enterprises Propwash Video Radio Controlled Models Inc Robart Mfg Scale Model Research Nick Ziroli Sr Glenn Torrence Models JR Hitec R/C Chief Judge Kent Walters Assistant Chief Judges Bill Diverna Earl Aune Static Judges Buddie Irwin Darlene Fredrick Jim MacDonald Flight Judges Vernon Altamirano Hank Cavasso Narve Jensen Travis Berry Jeff Horn Charles Lipinski Tim Lovett Gerry McCellan Len Flomer Phil Oestricher Stan Alexander National Association Scale Aeromodelers US Scale Masters Judging Guides $350 includes postage Secretary/Treasurer Bert Dugan 11090 Phyllis Dr Clio MI 48420 odel Aviation m Ufl AnliquesLIVIIICO Helicopters So Iplones2 have wodds largest aircraft documentation collection 7000 different full color photo studies 1903-1997 199835000 3-view line drawings CatalogjGuide 200 pages 4 Only 8OO Canada/Mexico $1000 Overseas 51500 Bob Banka e Scale Model Research 14 Yukon Avenue a Mesa CA 92626 714 9798058 http //ww-v, imt net/ims/scole html L EASY way prepare balsa sheets wing skins Champions Choice Worlds Finest & Fastest Racing Engines have trophies prove Versions Sport & Competition Av Sizes 15 50 Only Wo Seriaus Horsepawer Upgrade far Spart Engines Up ta lStt RPM Increase Over Stack Mattler Saw available tO size ls fit OS 32 Webra 32 ST C 34 05 4t/4t SF OS 4t FX ASP 45 Magnam X5 4t14t/53 Thander Tiger Pm 40/45 ST CS 4t/45/51 Webra 40/50 MWS 40 Rassi 4t/45/53 Complete tegine/Maffler Combas Available far Yaar Application Engine sat Included Ultra Oil Preservative After-Run Oil far Model Engines Fully Campatihie wish OSNS Pamp Systems Helps Prevent Russ & Carrasian Others Flane Failed lable 3 Convenient Sizes 0 az Oxart Gallan -v Backplato Mounting System CNC Barstack Aluminam Replaces Stack Pylon Racing Parts & Accessories uper Tiger YS Repair Service Backplate 0-Ring Seal ar Spart Racing Free-Flight Electrics ublesame Gaskets lable tar ST $3 00 1998 Catalog Dealer Inquines Welcome 1/4 Diameter Replaceable 0-Ring Tira40/45/51 Rassi 40/45 Webra 4t/50 OS Less 1 per Pair i Axles Available4t/4t SF YS 45 Thander Tiger Pro ORMANCE SPECIALTIES Can dyed yaar choice color4t/4t/53 Magnam XL 40/4t/53P 0 Box 3146 nerville NV 89410 e 702-265-7523 702-265-7522
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/02
Page Numbers: 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
F IT WAS still summer Texas 18th annual US Scale Masters Chahpionships September 1997 city Irving welcomed everyone beautiful North Lake Park Mayor Morris H Parrish presiding over opening ceremony third time Masters has hosted IRCFA mayor flew RC trainer first time Im guessing Irving RC flyers Association president Contest Manager Tom Coe may have another new member experience citys involvement support model aviation competition Irving RC flyers very apparent park Static competition started things off Cavanaugh Flight Museum quite few airworthy WW II aircraft receive tender loving care museum staff very courteous everyone involved Scale Masters clean hangars beautiful aircraft gift shop its 40 operation shady comfort hangars static judges Outline Buddie Irwin Finish Color & Markings Darlene February 1998 15 h jJ E U Stan Alexander Eugene Job overall winner first Prop Hawker Sea Fury accepts plaque Ernie Harwood 4fl~ Photos sutho G aph c Des gn Csrts Kunz Jack Dormans SBD-5 Dauntless Mel Whitley plans OS 240 twin Futaba radio 88-inch wingspan 26 pounds 16 Model Aviation e Swift Corvin Miller third overall third Prop Best Prop Note wide-track landing gear Rare Aeronca LC Low-wing Cabin Mike Brewer finished 13th 109-inch-span model built John Eaton plans RESULTS IN FOCUS ON COMPETITION Pat McCurrys scratch-built Bf 109G placed fifth overall fourth Prop Operational flaps slats retracts hatches Doug Crumleys Stinson L-5 Span 102 inches Enya VT-240 Airtronics Vision radio 5Li Fredrick Craftsmanship Jim MacDonald went about tasks Two aircraft received scores 100 think first Masters Having high score static competition gives competitor edge however slight models pilots same caliber Both 100-point aircraft WW fighters Mike Winters Sopwith Pup Wayne Fredericks Dutch-designed parasol Fokker DVIII Wayne Frederick Al Kretz Ramon Tones will represent US FAI World Championships South Africa next April must noted judges separated never see others scores Other notable aircraft top echelon Bob Underwoods Hiperbipe Charlie Chambers P-61 Black Widow scores 9950 arent new aircraft Scale competitors learn past contests take notes static judges find mistakes 18 Model Aviation Winters Sopwith Pup received score 100 static judging finished sixth place overall Wayne Fredericks Fokker DVIII finished 14th voted Best Scratch-Built two aircraft awarded 100 static points Stan Alexander correct improve aircraft documentation weather factor designers field did homework Three wind generators background consistently spun 1015 mph wind south temperatures 90s weekend front coming Saturday afternoon wind turning 1800 still down runway minimum crosswind weekend During first two rounds Corvin Miller held slight lead dropped third final standings flying Globe Swift Swift post-WW II design intended returning veterans aircraft very sought after Corvin lucky enough have two hangared near home Florida makes easily available documentation well-built model excellent documentation full-scale aircraft excellent flying skills required win place top 10 competition level could called Year Multiengine Model no less eight multis two four-engine models Dave Lovett s C130 141-inch wingspan B-29 Mike Barbee Mike went finish 18th overall 15th Prop class highest-placing twin 1997 Top Gun winner Charlie Chambers P 61 Black Widow finished second overall separate competition classes including Jet Prop classes overall standings tabulated models separated classes Only three jets participated year Kent Nogy flying Bob Violett Models F-4 Phantom took top honors Jet finished fourth combined standings Shaliesh Patel flew another BVM F4 second Jet BVM F-4s powered BVM 91s wingspans 58 inches third F-4 flown Scott Foster modified Yellow Aircraft kit 72-inch-span Blue Angels color scheme model powered two Sophia J-450 engines Scott finished third Jet class 15th overall top ten truly mixed bag no particular type aircraft dominating competition Biplanes todk four top ten positions Mike Winters Sopwith Pup taking sixth place Gary Parkers JN-4D Jenny seventh place Joe Topper ninth February 1998 19 Charlie Chambers uses tach make sure Webra engines synch P 61 B Second overall Best Military Best Multiengine second Prop Kent Nogy starts Bob Violett Models F-4 Phantom Kent first Jet fourth overall Charlie Chambers assists Three F-4s finished top 15 Mike Barbee mechanic hold huge 141-inch wingspan B-29 during static judging Mikes dad flew B-29s WW II Model won Pilots Choice award place Bob Underwoods Hiperbipe acrobatic biplane tenth place three propeller-driven fighters top ten including overall winner Eugene Jobs incredibly solidflying Hawker Sea Fury model veteran several contests Powered 3-W 70 twin engine Desert Aircraft model built Vailly Aviation plans particular aircraft Reno air racer called Baby Gorilla flew like baby gorilla toorock-solid seemingly unaffected wind Eugene used good throttle management during crosswind maneuvers control speed drift model Eugene finished third last years championship years win very sweet Charlie Chambers Wellington FL flew Northrop P-61B Black Widow very close second-place finish 91 point first Charlies night fighter used Korea WW Ilthe aircraft came almost too late WW II much like Grumman Bearcat all-black model has 100inch wingspan powered Webra 12 two-stroke engines weighs 38 pounds Patrick McCurry another Wellington FL resident flew own-design Me109 G-6 fifth-place overall finish beautifully detailed Gustav 109s called has wingspan 102 inches weighs 43 pounds powered Zenoah G-62 Pat uses JR PCM 105X radio control attention detail model others incredible can sit looking different angles Patricks model watch yourself getting lost another time Almost models look realistic up close Social activity much part competition static flying Ernie Harwood presided over ceremony special awards voted modelers KEEP FLYING THAT MODEL BTA AUTO PILOT FOR YEARS real Auto Pilot Designed back-up unit levels skill _msB TA Adjustable Zero & Gains Compatible RC Syste ______ Endorsed Used Top GunAutomatic Piloting Systems TOC Giant Scale Race Pilots & 192 Yorktown Lane Costa Mesa CA 92626 Experimental Full-Size also Phone 714-979-8948 Fax 714-979-8947 SunnySend SASE Information 20 Model Aviation ight ON/OFF Switching Simple Plug Installation Sensors Internal & Unaffected External Conditions Consistent Operation Day Night Overcast included Pilots Choice Best Kit-Built Best Scratch-Built Best Military Best Civilian Best Jet Best Prop Best Multiengine Electric best Saturday evening dinners can remember some timethe food great speeches short two Electric-powered aircraft Masters Robert Benjamin Olympia WA flew 1941 Taylorcraft powered Astro 90 31st place Randy Smithhislers Piper PA-12 placed 33rd knowledge first time two Electrics event Benjamin competed Electric last Masters held Irving 1992 gentlemen received special recognition efforts Some interesting aircraft years Masters Dave Lovetts C-130 H fitted Fulton Recovery System Charles Bakers beautifully detailed scratch-built PT26incredible cockpit John Coles de Havilland DH1 WW pusher built 1/6 scale now Arizona Model Aircrafters kit Gary Fullers scratchbuilt P2V Neptune tagged Truculent Turtle Grumman XF5F-I Skyrocket Manny Sousaa very unusual twin especially air youngest modeler enter contest year Dave Lovitts 24year-old son Jeff came Championships San Jose California DHC- 1 Chipmunk built Jim Pepinos plans Ascale model has wingspan 82 inches weighs 14 pounds powered 0S 12 Surpass engine Jeff put operating light system scale hinges flying surfaces two-year project Welcome Masters Jeff Harris Lee announced next years Masters Championships will held 1U GAIN CONTROL ng control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control jilg5 Futaba KR AFT 3AIRTRONICSmc 3702 N Pace Pensacola FL 32505 Visit home page http//wwwwtpnet/DBEST/rodiooouth/RSl html repair information 904 434-0909 1-800-962-7802 Toll Free Order Line lOrders Only Please! February 1998 21 again Columbus/Dayton Ohio site 1995 Terry Nitsch helm operation everyone applauded location competitors went 1995 event have very fond memories US Air Force Museum flying site Columbus 4Stan Alexander 3709 Valley Ridge Dr Nashville TN 3 7211-3831 Major Sponsor Zap/Pacer Tech Other sponsors Aerospace Composite Products Airtronics Bob Holman Plans Bob Violett Models Cavanaugh Flight Museum Dremel Moto Tools Futaba Great Planes Hansen ScaleVideos Hobby Shack Indy RC Innovative Model Products J&Z Products Inc Meister Scale Midwest Mikes Hobby Shop Super Store Model Tech NorVel Proctor Enterprises Propwash Video Radio Controlled Models Inc Robart Mfg Scale Model Research Nick Ziroli Sr Glenn Torrence Models JR Hitec R/C Chief Judge Kent Walters Assistant Chief Judges Bill Diverna Earl Aune Static Judges Buddie Irwin Darlene Fredrick Jim MacDonald Flight Judges Vernon Altamirano Hank Cavasso Narve Jensen Travis Berry Jeff Horn Charles Lipinski Tim Lovett Gerry McCellan Len Flomer Phil Oestricher Stan Alexander National Association Scale Aeromodelers US Scale Masters Judging Guides $350 includes postage Secretary/Treasurer Bert Dugan 11090 Phyllis Dr Clio MI 48420 odel Aviation m Ufl AnliquesLIVIIICO Helicopters So Iplones2 have wodds largest aircraft documentation collection 7000 different full color photo studies 1903-1997 199835000 3-view line drawings CatalogjGuide 200 pages 4 Only 8OO Canada/Mexico $1000 Overseas 51500 Bob Banka e Scale Model Research 14 Yukon Avenue a Mesa CA 92626 714 9798058 http //ww-v, imt net/ims/scole html L EASY way prepare balsa sheets wing skins Champions Choice Worlds Finest & Fastest Racing Engines have trophies prove Versions Sport & Competition Av Sizes 15 50 Only Wo Seriaus Horsepawer Upgrade far Spart Engines Up ta lStt RPM Increase Over Stack Mattler Saw available tO size ls fit OS 32 Webra 32 ST C 34 05 4t/4t SF OS 4t FX ASP 45 Magnam X5 4t14t/53 Thander Tiger Pm 40/45 ST CS 4t/45/51 Webra 40/50 MWS 40 Rassi 4t/45/53 Complete tegine/Maffler Combas Available far Yaar Application Engine sat Included Ultra Oil Preservative After-Run Oil far Model Engines Fully Campatihie wish OSNS Pamp Systems Helps Prevent Russ & Carrasian Others Flane Failed lable 3 Convenient Sizes 0 az Oxart Gallan -v Backplato Mounting System CNC Barstack Aluminam Replaces Stack Pylon Racing Parts & Accessories uper Tiger YS Repair Service Backplate 0-Ring Seal ar Spart Racing Free-Flight Electrics ublesame Gaskets lable tar ST $3 00 1998 Catalog Dealer Inquines Welcome 1/4 Diameter Replaceable 0-Ring Tira40/45/51 Rassi 40/45 Webra 4t/50 OS Less 1 per Pair i Axles Available4t/4t SF YS 45 Thander Tiger Pro ORMANCE SPECIALTIES Can dyed yaar choice color4t/4t/53 Magnam XL 40/4t/53P 0 Box 3146 nerville NV 89410 e 702-265-7523 702-265-7522
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/02
Page Numbers: 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
F IT WAS still summer Texas 18th annual US Scale Masters Chahpionships September 1997 city Irving welcomed everyone beautiful North Lake Park Mayor Morris H Parrish presiding over opening ceremony third time Masters has hosted IRCFA mayor flew RC trainer first time Im guessing Irving RC flyers Association president Contest Manager Tom Coe may have another new member experience citys involvement support model aviation competition Irving RC flyers very apparent park Static competition started things off Cavanaugh Flight Museum quite few airworthy WW II aircraft receive tender loving care museum staff very courteous everyone involved Scale Masters clean hangars beautiful aircraft gift shop its 40 operation shady comfort hangars static judges Outline Buddie Irwin Finish Color & Markings Darlene February 1998 15 h jJ E U Stan Alexander Eugene Job overall winner first Prop Hawker Sea Fury accepts plaque Ernie Harwood 4fl~ Photos sutho G aph c Des gn Csrts Kunz Jack Dormans SBD-5 Dauntless Mel Whitley plans OS 240 twin Futaba radio 88-inch wingspan 26 pounds 16 Model Aviation e Swift Corvin Miller third overall third Prop Best Prop Note wide-track landing gear Rare Aeronca LC Low-wing Cabin Mike Brewer finished 13th 109-inch-span model built John Eaton plans RESULTS IN FOCUS ON COMPETITION Pat McCurrys scratch-built Bf 109G placed fifth overall fourth Prop Operational flaps slats retracts hatches Doug Crumleys Stinson L-5 Span 102 inches Enya VT-240 Airtronics Vision radio 5Li Fredrick Craftsmanship Jim MacDonald went about tasks Two aircraft received scores 100 think first Masters Having high score static competition gives competitor edge however slight models pilots same caliber Both 100-point aircraft WW fighters Mike Winters Sopwith Pup Wayne Fredericks Dutch-designed parasol Fokker DVIII Wayne Frederick Al Kretz Ramon Tones will represent US FAI World Championships South Africa next April must noted judges separated never see others scores Other notable aircraft top echelon Bob Underwoods Hiperbipe Charlie Chambers P-61 Black Widow scores 9950 arent new aircraft Scale competitors learn past contests take notes static judges find mistakes 18 Model Aviation Winters Sopwith Pup received score 100 static judging finished sixth place overall Wayne Fredericks Fokker DVIII finished 14th voted Best Scratch-Built two aircraft awarded 100 static points Stan Alexander correct improve aircraft documentation weather factor designers field did homework Three wind generators background consistently spun 1015 mph wind south temperatures 90s weekend front coming Saturday afternoon wind turning 1800 still down runway minimum crosswind weekend During first two rounds Corvin Miller held slight lead dropped third final standings flying Globe Swift Swift post-WW II design intended returning veterans aircraft very sought after Corvin lucky enough have two hangared near home Florida makes easily available documentation well-built model excellent documentation full-scale aircraft excellent flying skills required win place top 10 competition level could called Year Multiengine Model no less eight multis two four-engine models Dave Lovett s C130 141-inch wingspan B-29 Mike Barbee Mike went finish 18th overall 15th Prop class highest-placing twin 1997 Top Gun winner Charlie Chambers P 61 Black Widow finished second overall separate competition classes including Jet Prop classes overall standings tabulated models separated classes Only three jets participated year Kent Nogy flying Bob Violett Models F-4 Phantom took top honors Jet finished fourth combined standings Shaliesh Patel flew another BVM F4 second Jet BVM F-4s powered BVM 91s wingspans 58 inches third F-4 flown Scott Foster modified Yellow Aircraft kit 72-inch-span Blue Angels color scheme model powered two Sophia J-450 engines Scott finished third Jet class 15th overall top ten truly mixed bag no particular type aircraft dominating competition Biplanes todk four top ten positions Mike Winters Sopwith Pup taking sixth place Gary Parkers JN-4D Jenny seventh place Joe Topper ninth February 1998 19 Charlie Chambers uses tach make sure Webra engines synch P 61 B Second overall Best Military Best Multiengine second Prop Kent Nogy starts Bob Violett Models F-4 Phantom Kent first Jet fourth overall Charlie Chambers assists Three F-4s finished top 15 Mike Barbee mechanic hold huge 141-inch wingspan B-29 during static judging Mikes dad flew B-29s WW II Model won Pilots Choice award place Bob Underwoods Hiperbipe acrobatic biplane tenth place three propeller-driven fighters top ten including overall winner Eugene Jobs incredibly solidflying Hawker Sea Fury model veteran several contests Powered 3-W 70 twin engine Desert Aircraft model built Vailly Aviation plans particular aircraft Reno air racer called Baby Gorilla flew like baby gorilla toorock-solid seemingly unaffected wind Eugene used good throttle management during crosswind maneuvers control speed drift model Eugene finished third last years championship years win very sweet Charlie Chambers Wellington FL flew Northrop P-61B Black Widow very close second-place finish 91 point first Charlies night fighter used Korea WW Ilthe aircraft came almost too late WW II much like Grumman Bearcat all-black model has 100inch wingspan powered Webra 12 two-stroke engines weighs 38 pounds Patrick McCurry another Wellington FL resident flew own-design Me109 G-6 fifth-place overall finish beautifully detailed Gustav 109s called has wingspan 102 inches weighs 43 pounds powered Zenoah G-62 Pat uses JR PCM 105X radio control attention detail model others incredible can sit looking different angles Patricks model watch yourself getting lost another time Almost models look realistic up close Social activity much part competition static flying Ernie Harwood presided over ceremony special awards voted modelers KEEP FLYING THAT MODEL BTA AUTO PILOT FOR YEARS real Auto Pilot Designed back-up unit levels skill _msB TA Adjustable Zero & Gains Compatible RC Syste ______ Endorsed Used Top GunAutomatic Piloting Systems TOC Giant Scale Race Pilots & 192 Yorktown Lane Costa Mesa CA 92626 Experimental Full-Size also Phone 714-979-8948 Fax 714-979-8947 SunnySend SASE Information 20 Model Aviation ight ON/OFF Switching Simple Plug Installation Sensors Internal & Unaffected External Conditions Consistent Operation Day Night Overcast included Pilots Choice Best Kit-Built Best Scratch-Built Best Military Best Civilian Best Jet Best Prop Best Multiengine Electric best Saturday evening dinners can remember some timethe food great speeches short two Electric-powered aircraft Masters Robert Benjamin Olympia WA flew 1941 Taylorcraft powered Astro 90 31st place Randy Smithhislers Piper PA-12 placed 33rd knowledge first time two Electrics event Benjamin competed Electric last Masters held Irving 1992 gentlemen received special recognition efforts Some interesting aircraft years Masters Dave Lovetts C-130 H fitted Fulton Recovery System Charles Bakers beautifully detailed scratch-built PT26incredible cockpit John Coles de Havilland DH1 WW pusher built 1/6 scale now Arizona Model Aircrafters kit Gary Fullers scratchbuilt P2V Neptune tagged Truculent Turtle Grumman XF5F-I Skyrocket Manny Sousaa very unusual twin especially air youngest modeler enter contest year Dave Lovitts 24year-old son Jeff came Championships San Jose California DHC- 1 Chipmunk built Jim Pepinos plans Ascale model has wingspan 82 inches weighs 14 pounds powered 0S 12 Surpass engine Jeff put operating light system scale hinges flying surfaces two-year project Welcome Masters Jeff Harris Lee announced next years Masters Championships will held 1U GAIN CONTROL ng control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control jilg5 Futaba KR AFT 3AIRTRONICSmc 3702 N Pace Pensacola FL 32505 Visit home page http//wwwwtpnet/DBEST/rodiooouth/RSl html repair information 904 434-0909 1-800-962-7802 Toll Free Order Line lOrders Only Please! February 1998 21 again Columbus/Dayton Ohio site 1995 Terry Nitsch helm operation everyone applauded location competitors went 1995 event have very fond memories US Air Force Museum flying site Columbus 4Stan Alexander 3709 Valley Ridge Dr Nashville TN 3 7211-3831 Major Sponsor Zap/Pacer Tech Other sponsors Aerospace Composite Products Airtronics Bob Holman Plans Bob Violett Models Cavanaugh Flight Museum Dremel Moto Tools Futaba Great Planes Hansen ScaleVideos Hobby Shack Indy RC Innovative Model Products J&Z Products Inc Meister Scale Midwest Mikes Hobby Shop Super Store Model Tech NorVel Proctor Enterprises Propwash Video Radio Controlled Models Inc Robart Mfg Scale Model Research Nick Ziroli Sr Glenn Torrence Models JR Hitec R/C Chief Judge Kent Walters Assistant Chief Judges Bill Diverna Earl Aune Static Judges Buddie Irwin Darlene Fredrick Jim MacDonald Flight Judges Vernon Altamirano Hank Cavasso Narve Jensen Travis Berry Jeff Horn Charles Lipinski Tim Lovett Gerry McCellan Len Flomer Phil Oestricher Stan Alexander National Association Scale Aeromodelers US Scale Masters Judging Guides $350 includes postage Secretary/Treasurer Bert Dugan 11090 Phyllis Dr Clio MI 48420 odel Aviation m Ufl AnliquesLIVIIICO Helicopters So Iplones2 have wodds largest aircraft documentation collection 7000 different full color photo studies 1903-1997 199835000 3-view line drawings CatalogjGuide 200 pages 4 Only 8OO Canada/Mexico $1000 Overseas 51500 Bob Banka e Scale Model Research 14 Yukon Avenue a Mesa CA 92626 714 9798058 http //ww-v, imt net/ims/scole html L EASY way prepare balsa sheets wing skins Champions Choice Worlds Finest & Fastest Racing Engines have trophies prove Versions Sport & Competition Av Sizes 15 50 Only Wo Seriaus Horsepawer Upgrade far Spart Engines Up ta lStt RPM Increase Over Stack Mattler Saw available tO size ls fit OS 32 Webra 32 ST C 34 05 4t/4t SF OS 4t FX ASP 45 Magnam X5 4t14t/53 Thander Tiger Pm 40/45 ST CS 4t/45/51 Webra 40/50 MWS 40 Rassi 4t/45/53 Complete tegine/Maffler Combas Available far Yaar Application Engine sat Included Ultra Oil Preservative After-Run Oil far Model Engines Fully Campatihie wish OSNS Pamp Systems Helps Prevent Russ & Carrasian Others Flane Failed lable 3 Convenient Sizes 0 az Oxart Gallan -v Backplato Mounting System CNC Barstack Aluminam Replaces Stack Pylon Racing Parts & Accessories uper Tiger YS Repair Service Backplate 0-Ring Seal ar Spart Racing Free-Flight Electrics ublesame Gaskets lable tar ST $3 00 1998 Catalog Dealer Inquines Welcome 1/4 Diameter Replaceable 0-Ring Tira40/45/51 Rassi 40/45 Webra 4t/50 OS Less 1 per Pair i Axles Available4t/4t SF YS 45 Thander Tiger Pro ORMANCE SPECIALTIES Can dyed yaar choice color4t/4t/53 Magnam XL 40/4t/53P 0 Box 3146 nerville NV 89410 e 702-265-7523 702-265-7522