The event began August 13 teams 21 nations gathered Arnhem city located corner Netherlands near German border became site movie Bridge Too Far Located Rhine River area unlike Holland Rolling wooded hills remind eastern Ohio flat reclaimed land called polder associates Netherlands 1 1/4-hour drive Amsterdam Arnhem accomplished over excellent limited-access roads 120-kph speed limit Actually several trips between two cities accomplished much shorter time various team members thats another story contest site large airbase named Deelen hints airbase runway complex armed guards accompanied dogs didnt appear answer name Spot Fido looking petted stranger looked carefully buildings could seen clumps trees scattered around countryside Despite security military helpful five United States team members included Ralph Burnstine Dale Campbell Jack Sheeks F4B Control Line Kim Foster Earl Thompson representing F4C Radio Control served Team Manager Mechanics supporters swelled United States ranks 23 persons Stan Alexander wife Esther also present Stan served F4C flight judge February 1995 47 A BANKED RIGHT TURN signaled end very pleasant 71/2-hour flight Detroit Netherlands seemed giant KLM 747 using its wingtip point out features interest city sometimes referred Venice North Canals clock towers museums holding treasures great Dutch artists visible below arrival Schiphol Airport Amsterdam saga 1994 Scale World Championships could really begin us Czech Republic F4C winner Vladimir Handliks Caudron Stable consistent flying model Cathy Burnstine Bob Campbell served very effectively mechanics various team members Cathy works travel agency used woman-handling airlines large travel groups fantastic help team very large model boxes piles luggage formidable KLM helpful no doubt Cathys intervention prevented words team member having boxes enroute Holland rowboat Jim Evans Sig Manufacturing provided fuel US team ample supply Arnhem fuel sent member US Darlene Wayne Frederick designed beautiful pin excellent exchange gift helped generate team-support funds profound thank housing unique hotel part national sports center Located just few miles airbase complex contained excellent amenities hotel quite new features excellent dining facilities meeting rooms lounge areas set beautiful wooded area During ten-day stay other groups out complex Golf track other sports represented site used Netherlands select train national sports teams Someone asked front-deskperson tell groups apart Look older men Theyre ones flying model planes competition venue some real plus marks few concerns huge circus tent served hangar models plenty room move around light-colored roof generally allowed photographs flash spectators loved other hand tent about half mile flying site After somewhat impassioned request team managers Saturday night meeting transportation arranged models pilots However everyone else got enough exercise Unfortunately no direct communication existed between flying site tent As result teams supporters banded together assure pilots teams made church time computer-generated scoring quite efficient fast However sheets received contestant gave no clue judge scored spread score simply total maneuver could divided three arrive average score Granted kept individual judges score confidential difficult assess overall judging atmosphere Sunday used model processing United States couple models bumped upper weight limit everything came out fine Assembly fussing about getting settled pictures opening ceremonies took up day Monday flying static judging F4C flying occurs before static judging F4B its lower participant numbers does static judging first Now symphony attempting right place right time began overall communication problem made difficult times almost impossible single team manager represent two teams manner generally accepted FAI scale community Trying get flying site static judging area hangar tent tabulation left team manager somewhat tuckered out days end accustomed FAI competition should understood communication judges jury contest management occurs through team manager year meeting almost evening Site layout made possible shift flight line direction 900 couple flying days shifting process became sort gamesmanship tended slow down F4C original Control Line circle used organizers plagued problems rain trying resurface planned area ended up using end runway fairly near Max Merckenschlagers Albatros brought him well-deserved second place F4C also highest static score Pete McDermotts DH9a tests air 1992 world champion United Kingdom third F4C 1994 48 Model Aviation ite actually worked out quite well spectators contestants As typical contests weather became factor Placement flying order especially F4C round lasts almost two full days became interesting study As turned out virtually everyone opportunity fly during calmer periods FAI uses best two three flights calculate scores few contestants managed get two really good calm periods static quality models high Flying evidenced much greater spread scoring static scores United States models above norm same generally true flying US F4C team no chance place top three because two members 1993 team selection event very few tried team alternates able fill third position third team qualifier unable go F4B flight grouping United States static flight scores brought team third place behind Poland Czech Republic always score well Interesting details about models three de Havilland DH 88s presentall representatives bright red Grosvenor House racer Two F4C third beautiful F4B version presented Dale Campbell United States Unfortunately Dale fight through some engine problems able get official flight however beautiful presentation racer interesting view three models Though never same place same time difficult note differences modelsespecially color privy model presentations interesting see aircraft can create different impressions outdone racer three versions de Havilland DH 89a Rapide appeared different ranging all-silver version presented Noel Whitehead Australia military version flown Gerard Rutten Netherlands striking red blue silver version Earl Thompson United States Earls model beautiful highly contrasting colors pinstriped registration Along flew very well Earls experienced urging Unfortunately last round wheel dropped off high pavement edge jolt cowl caused bind prop flight aborted Kim Foster flew Sopwith Pup As usual excellently prepared model flew very well guessed three well based kit produced Mick Reeves United Kingdom belonged Kim Jim Reeves Micks son Humphrey le Grice South Africa Static scores three Pups Kim 154950 Jim 147150 Humphrey 145950 Interesting Kim flew consistently well wasnt able post barn burner 1600 flight lifted Jim over Kim finished tenth eleventh respectively other United States F4B members campaigned distinctly different models Jack Sheeksrecently removed heart bypass surgeryflew Curtiss AT-9 twin pug-nosed aluminum-foil-covered model flew very nicely powered two Wankel engines Jack excellent help wife Shirley served Chief Fingerprint Removal model also worked diligently keep Jack slowed down Ralph Burnstine campaigned very nice green Holiday Inn Pittsthe same model flew third place 1992 World Championships Muncie two three static judges same time around top F4C models also repeated Pitts score dropped about 300 points compared others Interesting Though Ralph flew well able overcome kind deficit finish medal country winning F4C model early-1900s Caudron G-3 positively delightful sight view both statically air Czech Republic modeler Vladimir Handlik could have taped flight let judges view other two scores 184149 181485 187479 pretty much reflect what everyone saw consistent excellent flying course third-high static score didnt hurt either skeletonlike aircraft garnered heavyweight score second- third-place finishers F4C Max Merckenschlager Germany Pete McDermott United Kingdom flew Albatros DVa Airco DH9A respectively Both posted solid consistent flights static scores top five Earl Thompson US presented beautiful Rapide F4C Team USA back L-R J Sheeks D Campbell R Burnstine E Colors seem speak American prototype British Thompson Kneeling K Foster manager B Underwood February 1995 49 F4B Marian Kazirod Poland blew everyone away Avro Lancaster B Mk four OS 25 engines span 21 meters model flies impressively Vaclow Betka Czech Republic campaigned Avia BH- 11 Alexandr Babichev Ukraine flew Antonov 8 latter model used interesting inline engines developed some years ago USSR As usual world championships provide backdrop excellent competition ability renew old friendships formation new ones Its very difficult capture words feelings kinship develop through events really have experience Language cultural barriers disappear people become nation world championships generates little vignettes linger long after event over opening ceremonies Mr HWJ Manderfeld Lt General Royal Netherlands Air Force RNAF stated World Championship gives us opportunity unite military civil aviation modeling sport balances edge fantasy reality speeches followed hoisting flags excellent concert stirring music played RNAF band An evening fellowship provided Swedish Czech Republic teams during middle week Mr Takahara Japanese team -I]__ thrilled everyone rendition Asian hit tune Santa Lucia Swedish team manager entertained Big Band sounds 1940s KLM band Schiphol Airport played variety music nations during closing banquet Papendal Ralph Burnstine F4B put practice flight during noon break F4C flying teen-aged spectator attuned hobby/sport inquired what doing Practicing flies tomorrow competition will take lines off So much difference between CL RC fun reading Daily News Deelen six-page newspaper put out 50 Model Aviation essive band music important part both opening closing ceremonies Polish team center won F4B Czech Republic left placed second third-place US team right Ralph Burnstine Pitts Special Third Munice 92 slipped 300 static points finish eighth Deelen Part hugein number sizeKLM model fleet Some 40 models displayed flown thousands watched day organizers included informative articles about contestants KLM display planes funny happenings biographies workers busy helpful An individual box lunch day contained two pieces meat cheese four hamburger-type rolls raisin roll milk yogurt Somebody must have really able get good deal rolls beautiful setting opening ceremony awards semicircle national flags band honored guests spectators participants treated ride Dutch Dakota Association DC-3 aircraft celebrated its fiftieth anniversary 1993 participated D-Day operation part 9th Air Force used Bridge Too Far organizers commended fantastic memorable opportunity Dakota flight promoted chance Sea Holland Air good humor organizers stated made terrible mistake changing see sea invitation contestants sea. eh.see Holland air display 40 models represented aircraft flown KLM during its 75 years commercial aviation Some 30-4000 spectators lining runway watch Fokker-KLM model fleet flown closing Sunday Shoulder-to-shoulder ten twelve deep stretched out forever Thousands milled about listened KLM concert band impressive final Sunday program As crowd assembled view flying KLM models awards ceremony took place circle flags honored guests enjoyed excellent band music presentation team members model displays awards medals trophies presented president KLM Mr Hartog Following presentation KLM military guests mingled chatted team members supporters comment born biplanes entered due presentbut passingsystem bonus points wonder whats flying now Oh its another biplane caravan four vehicles car two people vans cargo van hurtling across Dutch countryside during morning rush hour order get airport time departure will always remember excellent hospitality provided modelers Netherlands Everyone worked very hard make large difficult event SCRATCH A-PLANE Fhpper Flag Mfg IF YOU CAN BUILD KIT YOU CAN BUILD SCRATCH-A-PLANE Professionally engineered designs accesories discriminating modeler design tested top flight performance excellent parts fit ease construction plans reproduced professionatly engineered inked maylars complete full size templates separate plans simplified building instructions accessories heavy guage ptastic clean detail happen did job well pipe-smoking contest director bike wooden-shoed driver van trailer served model transportation received friendly help Its France 1996 dont think about trying part experience try place team 1995 Try ityoull like Aviva B53-IV Wing Span 62 Wt 9 lbs Engine Size 60 90 Rolled plans $3250 Cowl Canopy & Radiator$2850 de Havilland Leopard Moth Wing Span 63 1/2 lbs Engine 2 Stroke 35 4 Stroke 40 Rolled Plans $3250 Wheelpants & Canopy $2850 1/4 Scale Fokker DR-i Wing Span 70 1/2 Wt 16 lbs Engine 2 cubic ra Rolled Plan $3250 Cowl $2500 1/4 Scale Fokker D-VIII Wing Span 82 1/3 Wt 14 lbs Engine 2 Cubic Quadra Rolled Plans $3250 Cowl $2250 1/4 Scale Nieuport 17 Wing Span 801/2 WI 15 lbs Engine 2 Cubic Quadra Rolled Plans $3250 Cowl $2250 See Hobby Shop Order Direct ping unarge $300 C OD Orders Accepted & Mastercard welcome Flipper Flag Mfg Box 882 rson CA 96002 91 6-224-2300 e Fax 916-224-2302 February 1995 51 ITS HERE. Gyro-KiteTM revolutionary new concept kites little wind-powered gyroplane can fly like kite Takes off lands vertically hovers tiles sideways backwards No batteries motor rubberbands springs Inexpensive replace able rotor blades Only $1995 $450 Shipping k MO USA Up tour weeks delivery Dealer inquiry invited 612-486-7164 Gyro-KiteTM International 4606 Milton St Box MAVE Shoreview MN 55126 PAT PENDINGe19A3ALLRIGITS RESERVED WUTiTTM Little Windpowered Gyroplane Can Fly Like Kite
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/02
Page Numbers: 47, 48, 49, 50, 51
The event began August 13 teams 21 nations gathered Arnhem city located corner Netherlands near German border became site movie Bridge Too Far Located Rhine River area unlike Holland Rolling wooded hills remind eastern Ohio flat reclaimed land called polder associates Netherlands 1 1/4-hour drive Amsterdam Arnhem accomplished over excellent limited-access roads 120-kph speed limit Actually several trips between two cities accomplished much shorter time various team members thats another story contest site large airbase named Deelen hints airbase runway complex armed guards accompanied dogs didnt appear answer name Spot Fido looking petted stranger looked carefully buildings could seen clumps trees scattered around countryside Despite security military helpful five United States team members included Ralph Burnstine Dale Campbell Jack Sheeks F4B Control Line Kim Foster Earl Thompson representing F4C Radio Control served Team Manager Mechanics supporters swelled United States ranks 23 persons Stan Alexander wife Esther also present Stan served F4C flight judge February 1995 47 A BANKED RIGHT TURN signaled end very pleasant 71/2-hour flight Detroit Netherlands seemed giant KLM 747 using its wingtip point out features interest city sometimes referred Venice North Canals clock towers museums holding treasures great Dutch artists visible below arrival Schiphol Airport Amsterdam saga 1994 Scale World Championships could really begin us Czech Republic F4C winner Vladimir Handliks Caudron Stable consistent flying model Cathy Burnstine Bob Campbell served very effectively mechanics various team members Cathy works travel agency used woman-handling airlines large travel groups fantastic help team very large model boxes piles luggage formidable KLM helpful no doubt Cathys intervention prevented words team member having boxes enroute Holland rowboat Jim Evans Sig Manufacturing provided fuel US team ample supply Arnhem fuel sent member US Darlene Wayne Frederick designed beautiful pin excellent exchange gift helped generate team-support funds profound thank housing unique hotel part national sports center Located just few miles airbase complex contained excellent amenities hotel quite new features excellent dining facilities meeting rooms lounge areas set beautiful wooded area During ten-day stay other groups out complex Golf track other sports represented site used Netherlands select train national sports teams Someone asked front-deskperson tell groups apart Look older men Theyre ones flying model planes competition venue some real plus marks few concerns huge circus tent served hangar models plenty room move around light-colored roof generally allowed photographs flash spectators loved other hand tent about half mile flying site After somewhat impassioned request team managers Saturday night meeting transportation arranged models pilots However everyone else got enough exercise Unfortunately no direct communication existed between flying site tent As result teams supporters banded together assure pilots teams made church time computer-generated scoring quite efficient fast However sheets received contestant gave no clue judge scored spread score simply total maneuver could divided three arrive average score Granted kept individual judges score confidential difficult assess overall judging atmosphere Sunday used model processing United States couple models bumped upper weight limit everything came out fine Assembly fussing about getting settled pictures opening ceremonies took up day Monday flying static judging F4C flying occurs before static judging F4B its lower participant numbers does static judging first Now symphony attempting right place right time began overall communication problem made difficult times almost impossible single team manager represent two teams manner generally accepted FAI scale community Trying get flying site static judging area hangar tent tabulation left team manager somewhat tuckered out days end accustomed FAI competition should understood communication judges jury contest management occurs through team manager year meeting almost evening Site layout made possible shift flight line direction 900 couple flying days shifting process became sort gamesmanship tended slow down F4C original Control Line circle used organizers plagued problems rain trying resurface planned area ended up using end runway fairly near Max Merckenschlagers Albatros brought him well-deserved second place F4C also highest static score Pete McDermotts DH9a tests air 1992 world champion United Kingdom third F4C 1994 48 Model Aviation ite actually worked out quite well spectators contestants As typical contests weather became factor Placement flying order especially F4C round lasts almost two full days became interesting study As turned out virtually everyone opportunity fly during calmer periods FAI uses best two three flights calculate scores few contestants managed get two really good calm periods static quality models high Flying evidenced much greater spread scoring static scores United States models above norm same generally true flying US F4C team no chance place top three because two members 1993 team selection event very few tried team alternates able fill third position third team qualifier unable go F4B flight grouping United States static flight scores brought team third place behind Poland Czech Republic always score well Interesting details about models three de Havilland DH 88s presentall representatives bright red Grosvenor House racer Two F4C third beautiful F4B version presented Dale Campbell United States Unfortunately Dale fight through some engine problems able get official flight however beautiful presentation racer interesting view three models Though never same place same time difficult note differences modelsespecially color privy model presentations interesting see aircraft can create different impressions outdone racer three versions de Havilland DH 89a Rapide appeared different ranging all-silver version presented Noel Whitehead Australia military version flown Gerard Rutten Netherlands striking red blue silver version Earl Thompson United States Earls model beautiful highly contrasting colors pinstriped registration Along flew very well Earls experienced urging Unfortunately last round wheel dropped off high pavement edge jolt cowl caused bind prop flight aborted Kim Foster flew Sopwith Pup As usual excellently prepared model flew very well guessed three well based kit produced Mick Reeves United Kingdom belonged Kim Jim Reeves Micks son Humphrey le Grice South Africa Static scores three Pups Kim 154950 Jim 147150 Humphrey 145950 Interesting Kim flew consistently well wasnt able post barn burner 1600 flight lifted Jim over Kim finished tenth eleventh respectively other United States F4B members campaigned distinctly different models Jack Sheeksrecently removed heart bypass surgeryflew Curtiss AT-9 twin pug-nosed aluminum-foil-covered model flew very nicely powered two Wankel engines Jack excellent help wife Shirley served Chief Fingerprint Removal model also worked diligently keep Jack slowed down Ralph Burnstine campaigned very nice green Holiday Inn Pittsthe same model flew third place 1992 World Championships Muncie two three static judges same time around top F4C models also repeated Pitts score dropped about 300 points compared others Interesting Though Ralph flew well able overcome kind deficit finish medal country winning F4C model early-1900s Caudron G-3 positively delightful sight view both statically air Czech Republic modeler Vladimir Handlik could have taped flight let judges view other two scores 184149 181485 187479 pretty much reflect what everyone saw consistent excellent flying course third-high static score didnt hurt either skeletonlike aircraft garnered heavyweight score second- third-place finishers F4C Max Merckenschlager Germany Pete McDermott United Kingdom flew Albatros DVa Airco DH9A respectively Both posted solid consistent flights static scores top five Earl Thompson US presented beautiful Rapide F4C Team USA back L-R J Sheeks D Campbell R Burnstine E Colors seem speak American prototype British Thompson Kneeling K Foster manager B Underwood February 1995 49 F4B Marian Kazirod Poland blew everyone away Avro Lancaster B Mk four OS 25 engines span 21 meters model flies impressively Vaclow Betka Czech Republic campaigned Avia BH- 11 Alexandr Babichev Ukraine flew Antonov 8 latter model used interesting inline engines developed some years ago USSR As usual world championships provide backdrop excellent competition ability renew old friendships formation new ones Its very difficult capture words feelings kinship develop through events really have experience Language cultural barriers disappear people become nation world championships generates little vignettes linger long after event over opening ceremonies Mr HWJ Manderfeld Lt General Royal Netherlands Air Force RNAF stated World Championship gives us opportunity unite military civil aviation modeling sport balances edge fantasy reality speeches followed hoisting flags excellent concert stirring music played RNAF band An evening fellowship provided Swedish Czech Republic teams during middle week Mr Takahara Japanese team -I]__ thrilled everyone rendition Asian hit tune Santa Lucia Swedish team manager entertained Big Band sounds 1940s KLM band Schiphol Airport played variety music nations during closing banquet Papendal Ralph Burnstine F4B put practice flight during noon break F4C flying teen-aged spectator attuned hobby/sport inquired what doing Practicing flies tomorrow competition will take lines off So much difference between CL RC fun reading Daily News Deelen six-page newspaper put out 50 Model Aviation essive band music important part both opening closing ceremonies Polish team center won F4B Czech Republic left placed second third-place US team right Ralph Burnstine Pitts Special Third Munice 92 slipped 300 static points finish eighth Deelen Part hugein number sizeKLM model fleet Some 40 models displayed flown thousands watched day organizers included informative articles about contestants KLM display planes funny happenings biographies workers busy helpful An individual box lunch day contained two pieces meat cheese four hamburger-type rolls raisin roll milk yogurt Somebody must have really able get good deal rolls beautiful setting opening ceremony awards semicircle national flags band honored guests spectators participants treated ride Dutch Dakota Association DC-3 aircraft celebrated its fiftieth anniversary 1993 participated D-Day operation part 9th Air Force used Bridge Too Far organizers commended fantastic memorable opportunity Dakota flight promoted chance Sea Holland Air good humor organizers stated made terrible mistake changing see sea invitation contestants sea. eh.see Holland air display 40 models represented aircraft flown KLM during its 75 years commercial aviation Some 30-4000 spectators lining runway watch Fokker-KLM model fleet flown closing Sunday Shoulder-to-shoulder ten twelve deep stretched out forever Thousands milled about listened KLM concert band impressive final Sunday program As crowd assembled view flying KLM models awards ceremony took place circle flags honored guests enjoyed excellent band music presentation team members model displays awards medals trophies presented president KLM Mr Hartog Following presentation KLM military guests mingled chatted team members supporters comment born biplanes entered due presentbut passingsystem bonus points wonder whats flying now Oh its another biplane caravan four vehicles car two people vans cargo van hurtling across Dutch countryside during morning rush hour order get airport time departure will always remember excellent hospitality provided modelers Netherlands Everyone worked very hard make large difficult event SCRATCH A-PLANE Fhpper Flag Mfg IF YOU CAN BUILD KIT YOU CAN BUILD SCRATCH-A-PLANE Professionally engineered designs accesories discriminating modeler design tested top flight performance excellent parts fit ease construction plans reproduced professionatly engineered inked maylars complete full size templates separate plans simplified building instructions accessories heavy guage ptastic clean detail happen did job well pipe-smoking contest director bike wooden-shoed driver van trailer served model transportation received friendly help Its France 1996 dont think about trying part experience try place team 1995 Try ityoull like Aviva B53-IV Wing Span 62 Wt 9 lbs Engine Size 60 90 Rolled plans $3250 Cowl Canopy & Radiator$2850 de Havilland Leopard Moth Wing Span 63 1/2 lbs Engine 2 Stroke 35 4 Stroke 40 Rolled Plans $3250 Wheelpants & Canopy $2850 1/4 Scale Fokker DR-i Wing Span 70 1/2 Wt 16 lbs Engine 2 cubic ra Rolled Plan $3250 Cowl $2500 1/4 Scale Fokker D-VIII Wing Span 82 1/3 Wt 14 lbs Engine 2 Cubic Quadra Rolled Plans $3250 Cowl $2250 1/4 Scale Nieuport 17 Wing Span 801/2 WI 15 lbs Engine 2 Cubic Quadra Rolled Plans $3250 Cowl $2250 See Hobby Shop Order Direct ping unarge $300 C OD Orders Accepted & Mastercard welcome Flipper Flag Mfg Box 882 rson CA 96002 91 6-224-2300 e Fax 916-224-2302 February 1995 51 ITS HERE. Gyro-KiteTM revolutionary new concept kites little wind-powered gyroplane can fly like kite Takes off lands vertically hovers tiles sideways backwards No batteries motor rubberbands springs Inexpensive replace able rotor blades Only $1995 $450 Shipping k MO USA Up tour weeks delivery Dealer inquiry invited 612-486-7164 Gyro-KiteTM International 4606 Milton St Box MAVE Shoreview MN 55126 PAT PENDINGe19A3ALLRIGITS RESERVED WUTiTTM Little Windpowered Gyroplane Can Fly Like Kite
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/02
Page Numbers: 47, 48, 49, 50, 51
The event began August 13 teams 21 nations gathered Arnhem city located corner Netherlands near German border became site movie Bridge Too Far Located Rhine River area unlike Holland Rolling wooded hills remind eastern Ohio flat reclaimed land called polder associates Netherlands 1 1/4-hour drive Amsterdam Arnhem accomplished over excellent limited-access roads 120-kph speed limit Actually several trips between two cities accomplished much shorter time various team members thats another story contest site large airbase named Deelen hints airbase runway complex armed guards accompanied dogs didnt appear answer name Spot Fido looking petted stranger looked carefully buildings could seen clumps trees scattered around countryside Despite security military helpful five United States team members included Ralph Burnstine Dale Campbell Jack Sheeks F4B Control Line Kim Foster Earl Thompson representing F4C Radio Control served Team Manager Mechanics supporters swelled United States ranks 23 persons Stan Alexander wife Esther also present Stan served F4C flight judge February 1995 47 A BANKED RIGHT TURN signaled end very pleasant 71/2-hour flight Detroit Netherlands seemed giant KLM 747 using its wingtip point out features interest city sometimes referred Venice North Canals clock towers museums holding treasures great Dutch artists visible below arrival Schiphol Airport Amsterdam saga 1994 Scale World Championships could really begin us Czech Republic F4C winner Vladimir Handliks Caudron Stable consistent flying model Cathy Burnstine Bob Campbell served very effectively mechanics various team members Cathy works travel agency used woman-handling airlines large travel groups fantastic help team very large model boxes piles luggage formidable KLM helpful no doubt Cathys intervention prevented words team member having boxes enroute Holland rowboat Jim Evans Sig Manufacturing provided fuel US team ample supply Arnhem fuel sent member US Darlene Wayne Frederick designed beautiful pin excellent exchange gift helped generate team-support funds profound thank housing unique hotel part national sports center Located just few miles airbase complex contained excellent amenities hotel quite new features excellent dining facilities meeting rooms lounge areas set beautiful wooded area During ten-day stay other groups out complex Golf track other sports represented site used Netherlands select train national sports teams Someone asked front-deskperson tell groups apart Look older men Theyre ones flying model planes competition venue some real plus marks few concerns huge circus tent served hangar models plenty room move around light-colored roof generally allowed photographs flash spectators loved other hand tent about half mile flying site After somewhat impassioned request team managers Saturday night meeting transportation arranged models pilots However everyone else got enough exercise Unfortunately no direct communication existed between flying site tent As result teams supporters banded together assure pilots teams made church time computer-generated scoring quite efficient fast However sheets received contestant gave no clue judge scored spread score simply total maneuver could divided three arrive average score Granted kept individual judges score confidential difficult assess overall judging atmosphere Sunday used model processing United States couple models bumped upper weight limit everything came out fine Assembly fussing about getting settled pictures opening ceremonies took up day Monday flying static judging F4C flying occurs before static judging F4B its lower participant numbers does static judging first Now symphony attempting right place right time began overall communication problem made difficult times almost impossible single team manager represent two teams manner generally accepted FAI scale community Trying get flying site static judging area hangar tent tabulation left team manager somewhat tuckered out days end accustomed FAI competition should understood communication judges jury contest management occurs through team manager year meeting almost evening Site layout made possible shift flight line direction 900 couple flying days shifting process became sort gamesmanship tended slow down F4C original Control Line circle used organizers plagued problems rain trying resurface planned area ended up using end runway fairly near Max Merckenschlagers Albatros brought him well-deserved second place F4C also highest static score Pete McDermotts DH9a tests air 1992 world champion United Kingdom third F4C 1994 48 Model Aviation ite actually worked out quite well spectators contestants As typical contests weather became factor Placement flying order especially F4C round lasts almost two full days became interesting study As turned out virtually everyone opportunity fly during calmer periods FAI uses best two three flights calculate scores few contestants managed get two really good calm periods static quality models high Flying evidenced much greater spread scoring static scores United States models above norm same generally true flying US F4C team no chance place top three because two members 1993 team selection event very few tried team alternates able fill third position third team qualifier unable go F4B flight grouping United States static flight scores brought team third place behind Poland Czech Republic always score well Interesting details about models three de Havilland DH 88s presentall representatives bright red Grosvenor House racer Two F4C third beautiful F4B version presented Dale Campbell United States Unfortunately Dale fight through some engine problems able get official flight however beautiful presentation racer interesting view three models Though never same place same time difficult note differences modelsespecially color privy model presentations interesting see aircraft can create different impressions outdone racer three versions de Havilland DH 89a Rapide appeared different ranging all-silver version presented Noel Whitehead Australia military version flown Gerard Rutten Netherlands striking red blue silver version Earl Thompson United States Earls model beautiful highly contrasting colors pinstriped registration Along flew very well Earls experienced urging Unfortunately last round wheel dropped off high pavement edge jolt cowl caused bind prop flight aborted Kim Foster flew Sopwith Pup As usual excellently prepared model flew very well guessed three well based kit produced Mick Reeves United Kingdom belonged Kim Jim Reeves Micks son Humphrey le Grice South Africa Static scores three Pups Kim 154950 Jim 147150 Humphrey 145950 Interesting Kim flew consistently well wasnt able post barn burner 1600 flight lifted Jim over Kim finished tenth eleventh respectively other United States F4B members campaigned distinctly different models Jack Sheeksrecently removed heart bypass surgeryflew Curtiss AT-9 twin pug-nosed aluminum-foil-covered model flew very nicely powered two Wankel engines Jack excellent help wife Shirley served Chief Fingerprint Removal model also worked diligently keep Jack slowed down Ralph Burnstine campaigned very nice green Holiday Inn Pittsthe same model flew third place 1992 World Championships Muncie two three static judges same time around top F4C models also repeated Pitts score dropped about 300 points compared others Interesting Though Ralph flew well able overcome kind deficit finish medal country winning F4C model early-1900s Caudron G-3 positively delightful sight view both statically air Czech Republic modeler Vladimir Handlik could have taped flight let judges view other two scores 184149 181485 187479 pretty much reflect what everyone saw consistent excellent flying course third-high static score didnt hurt either skeletonlike aircraft garnered heavyweight score second- third-place finishers F4C Max Merckenschlager Germany Pete McDermott United Kingdom flew Albatros DVa Airco DH9A respectively Both posted solid consistent flights static scores top five Earl Thompson US presented beautiful Rapide F4C Team USA back L-R J Sheeks D Campbell R Burnstine E Colors seem speak American prototype British Thompson Kneeling K Foster manager B Underwood February 1995 49 F4B Marian Kazirod Poland blew everyone away Avro Lancaster B Mk four OS 25 engines span 21 meters model flies impressively Vaclow Betka Czech Republic campaigned Avia BH- 11 Alexandr Babichev Ukraine flew Antonov 8 latter model used interesting inline engines developed some years ago USSR As usual world championships provide backdrop excellent competition ability renew old friendships formation new ones Its very difficult capture words feelings kinship develop through events really have experience Language cultural barriers disappear people become nation world championships generates little vignettes linger long after event over opening ceremonies Mr HWJ Manderfeld Lt General Royal Netherlands Air Force RNAF stated World Championship gives us opportunity unite military civil aviation modeling sport balances edge fantasy reality speeches followed hoisting flags excellent concert stirring music played RNAF band An evening fellowship provided Swedish Czech Republic teams during middle week Mr Takahara Japanese team -I]__ thrilled everyone rendition Asian hit tune Santa Lucia Swedish team manager entertained Big Band sounds 1940s KLM band Schiphol Airport played variety music nations during closing banquet Papendal Ralph Burnstine F4B put practice flight during noon break F4C flying teen-aged spectator attuned hobby/sport inquired what doing Practicing flies tomorrow competition will take lines off So much difference between CL RC fun reading Daily News Deelen six-page newspaper put out 50 Model Aviation essive band music important part both opening closing ceremonies Polish team center won F4B Czech Republic left placed second third-place US team right Ralph Burnstine Pitts Special Third Munice 92 slipped 300 static points finish eighth Deelen Part hugein number sizeKLM model fleet Some 40 models displayed flown thousands watched day organizers included informative articles about contestants KLM display planes funny happenings biographies workers busy helpful An individual box lunch day contained two pieces meat cheese four hamburger-type rolls raisin roll milk yogurt Somebody must have really able get good deal rolls beautiful setting opening ceremony awards semicircle national flags band honored guests spectators participants treated ride Dutch Dakota Association DC-3 aircraft celebrated its fiftieth anniversary 1993 participated D-Day operation part 9th Air Force used Bridge Too Far organizers commended fantastic memorable opportunity Dakota flight promoted chance Sea Holland Air good humor organizers stated made terrible mistake changing see sea invitation contestants sea. eh.see Holland air display 40 models represented aircraft flown KLM during its 75 years commercial aviation Some 30-4000 spectators lining runway watch Fokker-KLM model fleet flown closing Sunday Shoulder-to-shoulder ten twelve deep stretched out forever Thousands milled about listened KLM concert band impressive final Sunday program As crowd assembled view flying KLM models awards ceremony took place circle flags honored guests enjoyed excellent band music presentation team members model displays awards medals trophies presented president KLM Mr Hartog Following presentation KLM military guests mingled chatted team members supporters comment born biplanes entered due presentbut passingsystem bonus points wonder whats flying now Oh its another biplane caravan four vehicles car two people vans cargo van hurtling across Dutch countryside during morning rush hour order get airport time departure will always remember excellent hospitality provided modelers Netherlands Everyone worked very hard make large difficult event SCRATCH A-PLANE Fhpper Flag Mfg IF YOU CAN BUILD KIT YOU CAN BUILD SCRATCH-A-PLANE Professionally engineered designs accesories discriminating modeler design tested top flight performance excellent parts fit ease construction plans reproduced professionatly engineered inked maylars complete full size templates separate plans simplified building instructions accessories heavy guage ptastic clean detail happen did job well pipe-smoking contest director bike wooden-shoed driver van trailer served model transportation received friendly help Its France 1996 dont think about trying part experience try place team 1995 Try ityoull like Aviva B53-IV Wing Span 62 Wt 9 lbs Engine Size 60 90 Rolled plans $3250 Cowl Canopy & Radiator$2850 de Havilland Leopard Moth Wing Span 63 1/2 lbs Engine 2 Stroke 35 4 Stroke 40 Rolled Plans $3250 Wheelpants & Canopy $2850 1/4 Scale Fokker DR-i Wing Span 70 1/2 Wt 16 lbs Engine 2 cubic ra Rolled Plan $3250 Cowl $2500 1/4 Scale Fokker D-VIII Wing Span 82 1/3 Wt 14 lbs Engine 2 Cubic Quadra Rolled Plans $3250 Cowl $2250 1/4 Scale Nieuport 17 Wing Span 801/2 WI 15 lbs Engine 2 Cubic Quadra Rolled Plans $3250 Cowl $2250 See Hobby Shop Order Direct ping unarge $300 C OD Orders Accepted & Mastercard welcome Flipper Flag Mfg Box 882 rson CA 96002 91 6-224-2300 e Fax 916-224-2302 February 1995 51 ITS HERE. Gyro-KiteTM revolutionary new concept kites little wind-powered gyroplane can fly like kite Takes off lands vertically hovers tiles sideways backwards No batteries motor rubberbands springs Inexpensive replace able rotor blades Only $1995 $450 Shipping k MO USA Up tour weeks delivery Dealer inquiry invited 612-486-7164 Gyro-KiteTM International 4606 Milton St Box MAVE Shoreview MN 55126 PAT PENDINGe19A3ALLRIGITS RESERVED WUTiTTM Little Windpowered Gyroplane Can Fly Like Kite
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/02
Page Numbers: 47, 48, 49, 50, 51
The event began August 13 teams 21 nations gathered Arnhem city located corner Netherlands near German border became site movie Bridge Too Far Located Rhine River area unlike Holland Rolling wooded hills remind eastern Ohio flat reclaimed land called polder associates Netherlands 1 1/4-hour drive Amsterdam Arnhem accomplished over excellent limited-access roads 120-kph speed limit Actually several trips between two cities accomplished much shorter time various team members thats another story contest site large airbase named Deelen hints airbase runway complex armed guards accompanied dogs didnt appear answer name Spot Fido looking petted stranger looked carefully buildings could seen clumps trees scattered around countryside Despite security military helpful five United States team members included Ralph Burnstine Dale Campbell Jack Sheeks F4B Control Line Kim Foster Earl Thompson representing F4C Radio Control served Team Manager Mechanics supporters swelled United States ranks 23 persons Stan Alexander wife Esther also present Stan served F4C flight judge February 1995 47 A BANKED RIGHT TURN signaled end very pleasant 71/2-hour flight Detroit Netherlands seemed giant KLM 747 using its wingtip point out features interest city sometimes referred Venice North Canals clock towers museums holding treasures great Dutch artists visible below arrival Schiphol Airport Amsterdam saga 1994 Scale World Championships could really begin us Czech Republic F4C winner Vladimir Handliks Caudron Stable consistent flying model Cathy Burnstine Bob Campbell served very effectively mechanics various team members Cathy works travel agency used woman-handling airlines large travel groups fantastic help team very large model boxes piles luggage formidable KLM helpful no doubt Cathys intervention prevented words team member having boxes enroute Holland rowboat Jim Evans Sig Manufacturing provided fuel US team ample supply Arnhem fuel sent member US Darlene Wayne Frederick designed beautiful pin excellent exchange gift helped generate team-support funds profound thank housing unique hotel part national sports center Located just few miles airbase complex contained excellent amenities hotel quite new features excellent dining facilities meeting rooms lounge areas set beautiful wooded area During ten-day stay other groups out complex Golf track other sports represented site used Netherlands select train national sports teams Someone asked front-deskperson tell groups apart Look older men Theyre ones flying model planes competition venue some real plus marks few concerns huge circus tent served hangar models plenty room move around light-colored roof generally allowed photographs flash spectators loved other hand tent about half mile flying site After somewhat impassioned request team managers Saturday night meeting transportation arranged models pilots However everyone else got enough exercise Unfortunately no direct communication existed between flying site tent As result teams supporters banded together assure pilots teams made church time computer-generated scoring quite efficient fast However sheets received contestant gave no clue judge scored spread score simply total maneuver could divided three arrive average score Granted kept individual judges score confidential difficult assess overall judging atmosphere Sunday used model processing United States couple models bumped upper weight limit everything came out fine Assembly fussing about getting settled pictures opening ceremonies took up day Monday flying static judging F4C flying occurs before static judging F4B its lower participant numbers does static judging first Now symphony attempting right place right time began overall communication problem made difficult times almost impossible single team manager represent two teams manner generally accepted FAI scale community Trying get flying site static judging area hangar tent tabulation left team manager somewhat tuckered out days end accustomed FAI competition should understood communication judges jury contest management occurs through team manager year meeting almost evening Site layout made possible shift flight line direction 900 couple flying days shifting process became sort gamesmanship tended slow down F4C original Control Line circle used organizers plagued problems rain trying resurface planned area ended up using end runway fairly near Max Merckenschlagers Albatros brought him well-deserved second place F4C also highest static score Pete McDermotts DH9a tests air 1992 world champion United Kingdom third F4C 1994 48 Model Aviation ite actually worked out quite well spectators contestants As typical contests weather became factor Placement flying order especially F4C round lasts almost two full days became interesting study As turned out virtually everyone opportunity fly during calmer periods FAI uses best two three flights calculate scores few contestants managed get two really good calm periods static quality models high Flying evidenced much greater spread scoring static scores United States models above norm same generally true flying US F4C team no chance place top three because two members 1993 team selection event very few tried team alternates able fill third position third team qualifier unable go F4B flight grouping United States static flight scores brought team third place behind Poland Czech Republic always score well Interesting details about models three de Havilland DH 88s presentall representatives bright red Grosvenor House racer Two F4C third beautiful F4B version presented Dale Campbell United States Unfortunately Dale fight through some engine problems able get official flight however beautiful presentation racer interesting view three models Though never same place same time difficult note differences modelsespecially color privy model presentations interesting see aircraft can create different impressions outdone racer three versions de Havilland DH 89a Rapide appeared different ranging all-silver version presented Noel Whitehead Australia military version flown Gerard Rutten Netherlands striking red blue silver version Earl Thompson United States Earls model beautiful highly contrasting colors pinstriped registration Along flew very well Earls experienced urging Unfortunately last round wheel dropped off high pavement edge jolt cowl caused bind prop flight aborted Kim Foster flew Sopwith Pup As usual excellently prepared model flew very well guessed three well based kit produced Mick Reeves United Kingdom belonged Kim Jim Reeves Micks son Humphrey le Grice South Africa Static scores three Pups Kim 154950 Jim 147150 Humphrey 145950 Interesting Kim flew consistently well wasnt able post barn burner 1600 flight lifted Jim over Kim finished tenth eleventh respectively other United States F4B members campaigned distinctly different models Jack Sheeksrecently removed heart bypass surgeryflew Curtiss AT-9 twin pug-nosed aluminum-foil-covered model flew very nicely powered two Wankel engines Jack excellent help wife Shirley served Chief Fingerprint Removal model also worked diligently keep Jack slowed down Ralph Burnstine campaigned very nice green Holiday Inn Pittsthe same model flew third place 1992 World Championships Muncie two three static judges same time around top F4C models also repeated Pitts score dropped about 300 points compared others Interesting Though Ralph flew well able overcome kind deficit finish medal country winning F4C model early-1900s Caudron G-3 positively delightful sight view both statically air Czech Republic modeler Vladimir Handlik could have taped flight let judges view other two scores 184149 181485 187479 pretty much reflect what everyone saw consistent excellent flying course third-high static score didnt hurt either skeletonlike aircraft garnered heavyweight score second- third-place finishers F4C Max Merckenschlager Germany Pete McDermott United Kingdom flew Albatros DVa Airco DH9A respectively Both posted solid consistent flights static scores top five Earl Thompson US presented beautiful Rapide F4C Team USA back L-R J Sheeks D Campbell R Burnstine E Colors seem speak American prototype British Thompson Kneeling K Foster manager B Underwood February 1995 49 F4B Marian Kazirod Poland blew everyone away Avro Lancaster B Mk four OS 25 engines span 21 meters model flies impressively Vaclow Betka Czech Republic campaigned Avia BH- 11 Alexandr Babichev Ukraine flew Antonov 8 latter model used interesting inline engines developed some years ago USSR As usual world championships provide backdrop excellent competition ability renew old friendships formation new ones Its very difficult capture words feelings kinship develop through events really have experience Language cultural barriers disappear people become nation world championships generates little vignettes linger long after event over opening ceremonies Mr HWJ Manderfeld Lt General Royal Netherlands Air Force RNAF stated World Championship gives us opportunity unite military civil aviation modeling sport balances edge fantasy reality speeches followed hoisting flags excellent concert stirring music played RNAF band An evening fellowship provided Swedish Czech Republic teams during middle week Mr Takahara Japanese team -I]__ thrilled everyone rendition Asian hit tune Santa Lucia Swedish team manager entertained Big Band sounds 1940s KLM band Schiphol Airport played variety music nations during closing banquet Papendal Ralph Burnstine F4B put practice flight during noon break F4C flying teen-aged spectator attuned hobby/sport inquired what doing Practicing flies tomorrow competition will take lines off So much difference between CL RC fun reading Daily News Deelen six-page newspaper put out 50 Model Aviation essive band music important part both opening closing ceremonies Polish team center won F4B Czech Republic left placed second third-place US team right Ralph Burnstine Pitts Special Third Munice 92 slipped 300 static points finish eighth Deelen Part hugein number sizeKLM model fleet Some 40 models displayed flown thousands watched day organizers included informative articles about contestants KLM display planes funny happenings biographies workers busy helpful An individual box lunch day contained two pieces meat cheese four hamburger-type rolls raisin roll milk yogurt Somebody must have really able get good deal rolls beautiful setting opening ceremony awards semicircle national flags band honored guests spectators participants treated ride Dutch Dakota Association DC-3 aircraft celebrated its fiftieth anniversary 1993 participated D-Day operation part 9th Air Force used Bridge Too Far organizers commended fantastic memorable opportunity Dakota flight promoted chance Sea Holland Air good humor organizers stated made terrible mistake changing see sea invitation contestants sea. eh.see Holland air display 40 models represented aircraft flown KLM during its 75 years commercial aviation Some 30-4000 spectators lining runway watch Fokker-KLM model fleet flown closing Sunday Shoulder-to-shoulder ten twelve deep stretched out forever Thousands milled about listened KLM concert band impressive final Sunday program As crowd assembled view flying KLM models awards ceremony took place circle flags honored guests enjoyed excellent band music presentation team members model displays awards medals trophies presented president KLM Mr Hartog Following presentation KLM military guests mingled chatted team members supporters comment born biplanes entered due presentbut passingsystem bonus points wonder whats flying now Oh its another biplane caravan four vehicles car two people vans cargo van hurtling across Dutch countryside during morning rush hour order get airport time departure will always remember excellent hospitality provided modelers Netherlands Everyone worked very hard make large difficult event SCRATCH A-PLANE Fhpper Flag Mfg IF YOU CAN BUILD KIT YOU CAN BUILD SCRATCH-A-PLANE Professionally engineered designs accesories discriminating modeler design tested top flight performance excellent parts fit ease construction plans reproduced professionatly engineered inked maylars complete full size templates separate plans simplified building instructions accessories heavy guage ptastic clean detail happen did job well pipe-smoking contest director bike wooden-shoed driver van trailer served model transportation received friendly help Its France 1996 dont think about trying part experience try place team 1995 Try ityoull like Aviva B53-IV Wing Span 62 Wt 9 lbs Engine Size 60 90 Rolled plans $3250 Cowl Canopy & Radiator$2850 de Havilland Leopard Moth Wing Span 63 1/2 lbs Engine 2 Stroke 35 4 Stroke 40 Rolled Plans $3250 Wheelpants & Canopy $2850 1/4 Scale Fokker DR-i Wing Span 70 1/2 Wt 16 lbs Engine 2 cubic ra Rolled Plan $3250 Cowl $2500 1/4 Scale Fokker D-VIII Wing Span 82 1/3 Wt 14 lbs Engine 2 Cubic Quadra Rolled Plans $3250 Cowl $2250 1/4 Scale Nieuport 17 Wing Span 801/2 WI 15 lbs Engine 2 Cubic Quadra Rolled Plans $3250 Cowl $2250 See Hobby Shop Order Direct ping unarge $300 C OD Orders Accepted & Mastercard welcome Flipper Flag Mfg Box 882 rson CA 96002 91 6-224-2300 e Fax 916-224-2302 February 1995 51 ITS HERE. Gyro-KiteTM revolutionary new concept kites little wind-powered gyroplane can fly like kite Takes off lands vertically hovers tiles sideways backwards No batteries motor rubberbands springs Inexpensive replace able rotor blades Only $1995 $450 Shipping k MO USA Up tour weeks delivery Dealer inquiry invited 612-486-7164 Gyro-KiteTM International 4606 Milton St Box MAVE Shoreview MN 55126 PAT PENDINGe19A3ALLRIGITS RESERVED WUTiTTM Little Windpowered Gyroplane Can Fly Like Kite
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/02
Page Numbers: 47, 48, 49, 50, 51
The event began August 13 teams 21 nations gathered Arnhem city located corner Netherlands near German border became site movie Bridge Too Far Located Rhine River area unlike Holland Rolling wooded hills remind eastern Ohio flat reclaimed land called polder associates Netherlands 1 1/4-hour drive Amsterdam Arnhem accomplished over excellent limited-access roads 120-kph speed limit Actually several trips between two cities accomplished much shorter time various team members thats another story contest site large airbase named Deelen hints airbase runway complex armed guards accompanied dogs didnt appear answer name Spot Fido looking petted stranger looked carefully buildings could seen clumps trees scattered around countryside Despite security military helpful five United States team members included Ralph Burnstine Dale Campbell Jack Sheeks F4B Control Line Kim Foster Earl Thompson representing F4C Radio Control served Team Manager Mechanics supporters swelled United States ranks 23 persons Stan Alexander wife Esther also present Stan served F4C flight judge February 1995 47 A BANKED RIGHT TURN signaled end very pleasant 71/2-hour flight Detroit Netherlands seemed giant KLM 747 using its wingtip point out features interest city sometimes referred Venice North Canals clock towers museums holding treasures great Dutch artists visible below arrival Schiphol Airport Amsterdam saga 1994 Scale World Championships could really begin us Czech Republic F4C winner Vladimir Handliks Caudron Stable consistent flying model Cathy Burnstine Bob Campbell served very effectively mechanics various team members Cathy works travel agency used woman-handling airlines large travel groups fantastic help team very large model boxes piles luggage formidable KLM helpful no doubt Cathys intervention prevented words team member having boxes enroute Holland rowboat Jim Evans Sig Manufacturing provided fuel US team ample supply Arnhem fuel sent member US Darlene Wayne Frederick designed beautiful pin excellent exchange gift helped generate team-support funds profound thank housing unique hotel part national sports center Located just few miles airbase complex contained excellent amenities hotel quite new features excellent dining facilities meeting rooms lounge areas set beautiful wooded area During ten-day stay other groups out complex Golf track other sports represented site used Netherlands select train national sports teams Someone asked front-deskperson tell groups apart Look older men Theyre ones flying model planes competition venue some real plus marks few concerns huge circus tent served hangar models plenty room move around light-colored roof generally allowed photographs flash spectators loved other hand tent about half mile flying site After somewhat impassioned request team managers Saturday night meeting transportation arranged models pilots However everyone else got enough exercise Unfortunately no direct communication existed between flying site tent As result teams supporters banded together assure pilots teams made church time computer-generated scoring quite efficient fast However sheets received contestant gave no clue judge scored spread score simply total maneuver could divided three arrive average score Granted kept individual judges score confidential difficult assess overall judging atmosphere Sunday used model processing United States couple models bumped upper weight limit everything came out fine Assembly fussing about getting settled pictures opening ceremonies took up day Monday flying static judging F4C flying occurs before static judging F4B its lower participant numbers does static judging first Now symphony attempting right place right time began overall communication problem made difficult times almost impossible single team manager represent two teams manner generally accepted FAI scale community Trying get flying site static judging area hangar tent tabulation left team manager somewhat tuckered out days end accustomed FAI competition should understood communication judges jury contest management occurs through team manager year meeting almost evening Site layout made possible shift flight line direction 900 couple flying days shifting process became sort gamesmanship tended slow down F4C original Control Line circle used organizers plagued problems rain trying resurface planned area ended up using end runway fairly near Max Merckenschlagers Albatros brought him well-deserved second place F4C also highest static score Pete McDermotts DH9a tests air 1992 world champion United Kingdom third F4C 1994 48 Model Aviation ite actually worked out quite well spectators contestants As typical contests weather became factor Placement flying order especially F4C round lasts almost two full days became interesting study As turned out virtually everyone opportunity fly during calmer periods FAI uses best two three flights calculate scores few contestants managed get two really good calm periods static quality models high Flying evidenced much greater spread scoring static scores United States models above norm same generally true flying US F4C team no chance place top three because two members 1993 team selection event very few tried team alternates able fill third position third team qualifier unable go F4B flight grouping United States static flight scores brought team third place behind Poland Czech Republic always score well Interesting details about models three de Havilland DH 88s presentall representatives bright red Grosvenor House racer Two F4C third beautiful F4B version presented Dale Campbell United States Unfortunately Dale fight through some engine problems able get official flight however beautiful presentation racer interesting view three models Though never same place same time difficult note differences modelsespecially color privy model presentations interesting see aircraft can create different impressions outdone racer three versions de Havilland DH 89a Rapide appeared different ranging all-silver version presented Noel Whitehead Australia military version flown Gerard Rutten Netherlands striking red blue silver version Earl Thompson United States Earls model beautiful highly contrasting colors pinstriped registration Along flew very well Earls experienced urging Unfortunately last round wheel dropped off high pavement edge jolt cowl caused bind prop flight aborted Kim Foster flew Sopwith Pup As usual excellently prepared model flew very well guessed three well based kit produced Mick Reeves United Kingdom belonged Kim Jim Reeves Micks son Humphrey le Grice South Africa Static scores three Pups Kim 154950 Jim 147150 Humphrey 145950 Interesting Kim flew consistently well wasnt able post barn burner 1600 flight lifted Jim over Kim finished tenth eleventh respectively other United States F4B members campaigned distinctly different models Jack Sheeksrecently removed heart bypass surgeryflew Curtiss AT-9 twin pug-nosed aluminum-foil-covered model flew very nicely powered two Wankel engines Jack excellent help wife Shirley served Chief Fingerprint Removal model also worked diligently keep Jack slowed down Ralph Burnstine campaigned very nice green Holiday Inn Pittsthe same model flew third place 1992 World Championships Muncie two three static judges same time around top F4C models also repeated Pitts score dropped about 300 points compared others Interesting Though Ralph flew well able overcome kind deficit finish medal country winning F4C model early-1900s Caudron G-3 positively delightful sight view both statically air Czech Republic modeler Vladimir Handlik could have taped flight let judges view other two scores 184149 181485 187479 pretty much reflect what everyone saw consistent excellent flying course third-high static score didnt hurt either skeletonlike aircraft garnered heavyweight score second- third-place finishers F4C Max Merckenschlager Germany Pete McDermott United Kingdom flew Albatros DVa Airco DH9A respectively Both posted solid consistent flights static scores top five Earl Thompson US presented beautiful Rapide F4C Team USA back L-R J Sheeks D Campbell R Burnstine E Colors seem speak American prototype British Thompson Kneeling K Foster manager B Underwood February 1995 49 F4B Marian Kazirod Poland blew everyone away Avro Lancaster B Mk four OS 25 engines span 21 meters model flies impressively Vaclow Betka Czech Republic campaigned Avia BH- 11 Alexandr Babichev Ukraine flew Antonov 8 latter model used interesting inline engines developed some years ago USSR As usual world championships provide backdrop excellent competition ability renew old friendships formation new ones Its very difficult capture words feelings kinship develop through events really have experience Language cultural barriers disappear people become nation world championships generates little vignettes linger long after event over opening ceremonies Mr HWJ Manderfeld Lt General Royal Netherlands Air Force RNAF stated World Championship gives us opportunity unite military civil aviation modeling sport balances edge fantasy reality speeches followed hoisting flags excellent concert stirring music played RNAF band An evening fellowship provided Swedish Czech Republic teams during middle week Mr Takahara Japanese team -I]__ thrilled everyone rendition Asian hit tune Santa Lucia Swedish team manager entertained Big Band sounds 1940s KLM band Schiphol Airport played variety music nations during closing banquet Papendal Ralph Burnstine F4B put practice flight during noon break F4C flying teen-aged spectator attuned hobby/sport inquired what doing Practicing flies tomorrow competition will take lines off So much difference between CL RC fun reading Daily News Deelen six-page newspaper put out 50 Model Aviation essive band music important part both opening closing ceremonies Polish team center won F4B Czech Republic left placed second third-place US team right Ralph Burnstine Pitts Special Third Munice 92 slipped 300 static points finish eighth Deelen Part hugein number sizeKLM model fleet Some 40 models displayed flown thousands watched day organizers included informative articles about contestants KLM display planes funny happenings biographies workers busy helpful An individual box lunch day contained two pieces meat cheese four hamburger-type rolls raisin roll milk yogurt Somebody must have really able get good deal rolls beautiful setting opening ceremony awards semicircle national flags band honored guests spectators participants treated ride Dutch Dakota Association DC-3 aircraft celebrated its fiftieth anniversary 1993 participated D-Day operation part 9th Air Force used Bridge Too Far organizers commended fantastic memorable opportunity Dakota flight promoted chance Sea Holland Air good humor organizers stated made terrible mistake changing see sea invitation contestants sea. eh.see Holland air display 40 models represented aircraft flown KLM during its 75 years commercial aviation Some 30-4000 spectators lining runway watch Fokker-KLM model fleet flown closing Sunday Shoulder-to-shoulder ten twelve deep stretched out forever Thousands milled about listened KLM concert band impressive final Sunday program As crowd assembled view flying KLM models awards ceremony took place circle flags honored guests enjoyed excellent band music presentation team members model displays awards medals trophies presented president KLM Mr Hartog Following presentation KLM military guests mingled chatted team members supporters comment born biplanes entered due presentbut passingsystem bonus points wonder whats flying now Oh its another biplane caravan four vehicles car two people vans cargo van hurtling across Dutch countryside during morning rush hour order get airport time departure will always remember excellent hospitality provided modelers Netherlands Everyone worked very hard make large difficult event SCRATCH A-PLANE Fhpper Flag Mfg IF YOU CAN BUILD KIT YOU CAN BUILD SCRATCH-A-PLANE Professionally engineered designs accesories discriminating modeler design tested top flight performance excellent parts fit ease construction plans reproduced professionatly engineered inked maylars complete full size templates separate plans simplified building instructions accessories heavy guage ptastic clean detail happen did job well pipe-smoking contest director bike wooden-shoed driver van trailer served model transportation received friendly help Its France 1996 dont think about trying part experience try place team 1995 Try ityoull like Aviva B53-IV Wing Span 62 Wt 9 lbs Engine Size 60 90 Rolled plans $3250 Cowl Canopy & Radiator$2850 de Havilland Leopard Moth Wing Span 63 1/2 lbs Engine 2 Stroke 35 4 Stroke 40 Rolled Plans $3250 Wheelpants & Canopy $2850 1/4 Scale Fokker DR-i Wing Span 70 1/2 Wt 16 lbs Engine 2 cubic ra Rolled Plan $3250 Cowl $2500 1/4 Scale Fokker D-VIII Wing Span 82 1/3 Wt 14 lbs Engine 2 Cubic Quadra Rolled Plans $3250 Cowl $2250 1/4 Scale Nieuport 17 Wing Span 801/2 WI 15 lbs Engine 2 Cubic Quadra Rolled Plans $3250 Cowl $2250 See Hobby Shop Order Direct ping unarge $300 C OD Orders Accepted & Mastercard welcome Flipper Flag Mfg Box 882 rson CA 96002 91 6-224-2300 e Fax 916-224-2302 February 1995 51 ITS HERE. Gyro-KiteTM revolutionary new concept kites little wind-powered gyroplane can fly like kite Takes off lands vertically hovers tiles sideways backwards No batteries motor rubberbands springs Inexpensive replace able rotor blades Only $1995 $450 Shipping k MO USA Up tour weeks delivery Dealer inquiry invited 612-486-7164 Gyro-KiteTM International 4606 Milton St Box MAVE Shoreview MN 55126 PAT PENDINGe19A3ALLRIGITS RESERVED WUTiTTM Little Windpowered Gyroplane Can Fly Like Kite