INITIATED IN 1969 under join sponsor ship Washington State Air National Guard Academy Model Aero nautics Model Aviation Hall Fame made nine awards through 1971 AMA took over sole responsibility program 1972 Since time mer AMA presidents current pres ident have served Hall Fame Se lection Committee Walt Good himself Hall Fameras chairman Objectives recognize candidates out past well currently deserving candidates Thus Hall Fame considers candidates ages periods activity past AMA presidents uniquely qualified fulfill objectives since themselves aeromodeling pioneers present-day leaders Most AMA presidents could qualify Hall Fame Five have hon ored no past president may vote himself group consider nominations other sources cur rent Committee also known Coun cil Past Presidents includes follow ing current members dates AMA presidency Irwin G Ohlsson 1943-46 C 0 Wright 1948-49 Kenneth G Held 1950-51 Frank B Bushey 1952 Keith H Storey 1953-56 Claude McCullough 1957 Dr Walter Good 1958-60 Peter J Sotich 1961-62 John Worth 1963 Maynard L Hill 1964 Howard E John son 1965-66 Clifford G Weirick 1967-68 John E Patton 1969-70 John E Clem ens incumbent 24 nominations 1976 Hall Fame selection committee narrowed down five per nor mal balloting procedures Description winners follow Anyone would like submit nomination 1977 should request application AMA HQ submit same before next March 31 Harold deBolt owner former deBolt Model Engineering Company recently changed deBolt Radio Control Buffalo NY known Hal affectionally Pappy numerous aeromodeling friends throughout US Canada career spans almost 50 years since began organizing inter-club contests Geneva NY during twenties competed rubber power until 1938 won Free Flight Gas Rome NY contest flew FF until end WW II began impressive string victories Control Line Speed Stunt During career has held four World National CL Speed records Hals aeromodeling endeavors include RC pioneered early radio-control model air craft kits Trainer Rebel designs have taught thousands fly RC interest RC Pattern carried him top places National Competition earned him spot US team World Championships 1960 placed 7th Turning Pylon Racing Pappy deBolt won local regional national honors category also held FAI Closed Course RC Distance Record 1944 present deBolt has pub lished over 13 designs kitted 45 models has also produced six different accessories models including first dural landing gears electric powerdriven RC servos Hal organized five model airplane clubs cluding first Navy model club Patuxent Naval Air Base Maryland has directed numerous contests served both AMA Control Line Radio Control Contest Boards well AMA Vice President 1958 became AMA Fellow Life Mem ber Hal continues today active competi tor RC Pylon Racing industry leader Frank Ehling native New Jersey now living Maryland has modeler over 50 years early commercial success cut ting selling balsa wood home still high school continued page 94 54 Model Aviation Above Henry Struck free-flight gas model seta world speed record 1950 Right Chet Lanzo Caudron scale model flown early Nats Below L R Mernl C Hamburg de ceasedearly organizer Frank Ehling AMAs Tee Dir Harold Pappy deBolt 1976 Hall Fame Awards CL Navy Carrier/Perry continued page 32 some Profile Carrier models illegal also un safe Nats year large Perfect clip failed during pull-test sub jected 25-lb load well-known Carrier modeler name will mention lost Class II model year Perfect clip up line failed flight Ive seen similar accidents other events photograph accompanying column depicts Pylon brand line connec tors Sullivan clips come two sizes rated 80 lb 110 lb other type clip will use have made myself photo also shows wrapped line terminations thimbles recom mended rule book two-line con struction Wrapped lines stronger crimped terminations easier inspect possible damage also easy make set can made watching favorite TV show thimbles available Perfect sleeves crimped line ends Sullivan serving wire included Larger thimbles included free small package modeling hardware buy local hobby shop Dont take chance losing air plane engine possibly injuring spectator fellow modeler right first time dont have again Soapbox Department numerous proposals before CLCB require reward realistic Profile Carrier models would like very much see realistic models event have talked Carrier modelers agree problems however almost proposals principal concern existing models made obsolete rule change mandatory require ment scale outlines close re semblance would make existing models illegal Scale bonus points can used effectively points awarded few enough non-scale existing models automatically eliminated competition requirement 5% scale tolerance however would eliminate kit airplaneseven G-S Bearcat think good idea Review proposals thinking about would like solve problems Get ready cross proposals would like add realism Profile event Write CLCB represen tative tell him support opposition various proposals way better event through participation rules-making process No has right complain about rules has never taken time let CLCB representative know opinions Richard L Perry 5016 Angelita Ave. Dayton OH 45424 Tutor ide Vries continued page 45 trailing edges Triangular stock added aft fuselage serve widened stabilizer platform fin pro vide reinforced fin/stabilizer gluing joint prototype model bit wood inlet lower edge rudder commercial tailwheel assembly chosen would fit 3/16thick surface long 3/32 music wire tailwheel strut will work other tailwheel bracketsand hold eter tailwheel Extra rudder hinges four recommended assure good rudder action reliable tailwheel steering Nothing much left covering radio installation always-onerous details finishing model Add windshield front dowel glassed areas use 030 clear buytrate plastic windshield windows Epoxy wing hole-down dowels place Bolt engine landing gear place use 2 diame ter main wheels Most radios lostin cavernous fuselage Tutor Theres lots room swathe receiver batteries anti-vibration foam protective plastic baggies Use servo trays fuselage installation making sure theyre posi tioned no strain placed connecting wires wires aile ron servo Theres no problem balancing Tutor fact receiver 450-mah battery prototype model positioned aft servos against fuselage former balance point slightly forward wing spars Flying airfoil computer-plotted 9 Clark-Y section model slightlyheavy 4 pounds slightly-underpowered purpose tail-dragger Make sure models balanced main gear tailwheel track straight ahead Triple-check everything first-flight check-list fire er up Like high-winged models Tutor rudder airplanethe aile rons arent too effective hence sugges tion plans ailerons should extended full rib-bay side Theres lot rudder elevator area use gingerly until have feel effectiveness Remember Tutor designed react like scale model pattern ship takeoff wind above 10 knots Tutor will leap air par ticularly helper holds model run engine up maximum revs Fly rudder until its well up can check effect aile rons Landings made almostlevel attitude since thats way gear set Rudder elevator effective gliding speeds final approach may played almost down stalling speed So use Tutor build up flying time proficiency build precise beautiful complex examples model-building art Hall Fame/i 976 continued page 54 Plans 80 different Ehling designed planes have published model ing magazines through years original designs have kitted Jetco Jasco Scientific Polks designs have won great number contests have responsible starting new trends model plane design Since Franks models designed newer young er modelers mind simple fool proof yet always maintained high level per form ance As result model designs instru mental attracting young people aeromodeling field Ebling has always innovator early competitor expertise recognizing loop holes rules has contributed success Technical Director Academy Model Aeronautics 20s competition rules much simpler today Intended new compressed-air model motors rules stated power may used famous story has contest Frank waited until other fliers turn called timer plane tiny thought too small successfuland string attached ran cigar box Ehling launched ship offi cial flight opening box Out flew pigeon pulling model aloft 00S max Franks crowning achievement Delta Dart No single model design has done create good will good publicity model aviation well introduce young sters over world wonderful sport building flying model planes Hundreds thousands kits have produced date profit Ebling other personal satisfaction since donated design AMA model industry As Technical Director Academy Model Aeronautics also Advertising Manager AMAs monthly magazine Model Aviation Frank currently key figure national organization very much respect ed everyone model aviation industry abilities accomplishments Few men aeromodeling well known over world 94 Model Aviation COX ENGINES COX/SANWA R/C SYSTEMS AIRTRONICS KITS Send C complete catalog 1525 E Warner Ave Santa Ana CA 92702 HOBBIES Four exciting historically important aircraft plastic kit form Williams Brothers must additions serious collection GAMMA $298 \4iLLAMS 1172 SCALE CLASSICS OUR DEALER OR ORDER DIRECT ADDING 15% POSTAGE AND HANDLING SEND 25 FOR COMPLETE CATALOG DEPT MA 181 PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 92069 Merrill C Hamburg deceased aviation pioneer educator national prominence earned Bachelor Science degree Wayne University 1927 MA 1942 dedicated aeromodeler 1928 Sec retary/Treasurer Airplane Model League America co-sponsored American Boy National Aeronautic Associationthe AMLA forerunner Academy Model Aeronautics Hamburg believed founder Detroit Model Airplane Club started several school clubs during ca reer manual arts training teacher 1923 through 1942 directed national com petition 1928 1929 1930 Hamburgs professional association affilia tions impressive academic endeav ors including Engineering Society De troit American Vocational Association Ameri can Council Industrial Arts Supervisors National Education Assn wrote Beginning Fly 1929 Demonstrations Laboratory Exercises Science Aeronautics 1944 co-authored Amer ican Student Flyer 1942 also Riding Air 1942 1944 1927 1931 Hamburg wrote aviation series American Boy later syndicated 55 daily newspa pers throughout US Makes series Detroit News 1931-1942 syndicated 30 newspapers series six articles Popular Science during 1931 also model designer Baby ROG other designs distributed George Warner Detroit Outstanding educator aeromodeling pioneer author scholar late Merrill C Ham burg rates distinguished Hall Famers Willis C Brown first AMA president 1936-37 served Hall Fame Committee until death 1975 proud nominate Hamburg final act service AMA Willis felt recognition long overdue Chester Lanzo Valley City Ohio has active aeromodeler over 50 years member US Wakefield Team 1936 first Nats Radio Control winner 1937 winner rubber-powered Out door Stick event 1940 has held records Outdoor Stick Cabin Rubber Speed An outstanding designer Lanzos work has published Air Trails Flying Models Air World Model Airplane News 1930s through 1960s Burd Models kitted several free-flight designs have successfully flown com petition Chets outdoor rubber models set trends forerunners majority contest win ners over 30-year period has said novices became experts using Lanzos design knowledge ingenuity contributed contest wins today 300 sq rubber winner 1940 Nats considered competitive Chester Lanzo still very active flier designs 30s arc currently popu lar Old Timer events has concentrated re cently RC soaring no newcomer radio control Long before World War II flew indoor rubber-powered RC model used powerful transmitter radiate energy heated up taut wire model move rudder Chet also achieved some fame 1949 Nats used RC free-flight glider rules time didnt say couldnt done Chet did got immediate Contest Board ruling against use RC FF recently Chet has used RC help retrieve FF models during test flying Lanzo has other distinction uni versally admired gentle man has friends everywhere attest pleasant personal ity mild manner yet acknowledged great competitoran outstanding combi nation Henry Struck Lyme Conn dedicated creative prolific aeromodel de signers has nearly 40 years January 1977 95 'IRTISS C-46 $795 MARTIN B-lOB $495 Featuring selection configurations decal markings BOEING 247 $495 Model Aviation Hall Fame make Nominations 1977 Because generally realized everyone invited make nominations case 1977 early deadline April 30 following information compiled convenience Note instructions below advise information presented Nomination Form available writing AMA Headquarters Purpose Model Aviation Hall Fame has established recognize aero modelers have made outstanding contributions model aviation over years contributions having improved hobby increased its prestige stature year several modelers selected members Model Aviation Hall Fame selection based individuals contributions model aviation competitor designer experimenter leader organizer Contest Director writer pub lisher manufacturerand other related activities emphasis accumulated contribution categories over period years program operated Academy Model Aeronautics Hall Fame Selection Committee Council Past AMA Presidents accumulated knowl edge American aeromodeling aeromodelers unparalleled Eligibility person eligible nomination Hall Fame 1 A modeler has made kinds contributions listed above 2 US citizen 3 An AMA non-AMA member 4 Living deceased 5 Nominated submission nomination form sponsor knows contributions Mechanism Nomination sponsor should submit nomination form AMA HOModel Aviation Hall Fame prior April 30 1977 Forms available AMA HQ Nominations may submitted person club organization USA Selection 1 year Hall Fame Committee composed Council Past AMA Presidents will select five Hall Fame recipients nominations have submitted least three recipients must living 2 Announcements presentations Hall Fame Awards will made appropriate model aviation occasions during remainder year FULL-SIZE PLANS No 169 Dennyplane$400 RC version famed cabin model kit 1937 19- 25 No 170Fast Blasta 00 CL AMA Fast Combat noted designer Richard Wilkens Na 171Dixie-Gal$300 FF Class 09 high-performance airplane Na 172Tutor0$325 RC Cabin model scale-like performance 25-35 No 173TicTac$200 FF all-balsa profile 02 Bob Stalick design Short Seamew 40-powered class i carrier model good prototype lends itself innovations $300 Kloud King 15-19 RC Old-Timer Free Flight based upon 1938 record breaker FF $400 Wiley Post Biplane Petite durable scale design either rubber tail wagger pulse rudder $225 Max-a-Million fleet free flights problem good A/B FAI $375 Sneat Sport RC glider simple job can flown engine $275 Ernie Violette OH comet CL Scale 1974 Nats first-place winner classic twin $900 Novice simple beginners A-i Nordic constructed entirely sheet balsa $150 GollyGeeWhiz Dan Rutherfords simple Half-A powered combat job turns dime $150 cathexis Dave Parsons FAI FF has auto-elevator rudder prop brake - $450 Gremlin Sturdy aerobatic RC biplane flies well 35s up 60s $300 4-Bits 40-powered RC soo club Racer has winning ways Good sport too $400 Semi-Pro Contest-winning H L glider has pop-up tail dethermalizer $100 HaIf-Korda rubber John Oldenkamps 1 /2-size all-balsa Old-Timer.. $175 Hooptee Mk Ill John Kilsdonks CL Rat Racer involves latest state-of-the-art $175 Rebel Update famed deBolt RC kit Rudder/Elevator/Enginefor 1 5s 5 Altair Class A-B Free Flight conversion data other classes $400 Gee Bee Model Y 40-powered RC stand-off scale great old-time racers $500 callisto superb Standard Class RC sailplane also took Nats first $400 Hyperion Mk V Don Chanceys classic Nordic A-2 competed U S team $275 Fieseler Storch RC scale model 23-45 5-channel has both slots flaps $400 Ambivalent RC assist FF 29-35 2 chat can converted sport 0 candle Wind Half-A free flight competition type offers looks performance $300 Jaguar FAI 15 Combat English champ offers different configuration $225 Nieuport Monoplane Another Hannan cutie C02 indoor/outdoor Brown single twin $150 Blackburn Monoplane RC Scale rendition history-maker wheels floats 40 engine $450 Japanese Myrt CL Carrier Class II model has estremely clean design Rossi 60 $275 QuickSilver RC 1/2A Pylon Racer incorporates latest techniques $200 5-1 RC 15 USAF bomber full house Ace foam wings Stable $275 comedian RC fun-fly aerobatic biplane good looker 40 60 $400 cardinal SinnerCL stutter 35 engines Detroiter type Very competitive $375 Nesmith cougar FF rubber scale 30-in span Escellent design long flights $300 Fox RC assist FF version 1940 Old-Timer 19 ignition 09 glow 25 cerberus RC 60-powered Pattern job retracts advanced features 5 Tellipsoar RC Standard Class sailplane wins stand-out performance $1000 Free Spirit FF Classes A&B combines encellent power/glide performance $400 1935 Wakefield Winner rubber power top job its day will delight old-timer $275 Flying Flag Fran McElwees 60-powered RC saucer Show Teams sport $675 Tercel Keith Trostles 1/2A CL Stunt ship flies escellent pattern $200 Mariha RC Scale sailplaneand no harder build typical soarers 50 Sunday Sportster RC rudder Uses Ace foam wing Design Ken Willard 049 $250 Sno-Bird Standout Nordic A/2 byJim Walters light thermal conditions $400 Tiger Moth Documentation outline drawing scale plan 13 span $175 Pogo PC Formula Pylon racer deBolt based full-scale Owl $750 Midget Mustang CL 1975-1976 Nate winning Goodyear John Ballard $200 Nothing Fancy RC biplane 35 engines pretty handles beautifully.. $825 Fokker D-23 CL profile push-pull fighter35 tractor 15-25 pusher.. $400 Simitar RC spectacular flying-wing 15 fin-mounted tractor $300 Circle numbers plans wish order 101103104106111 112114115 117118120121123124125126129 130131134135136137138139141 145146 147149150151152153 156157158159160161 165166167168169 162163 155 164 170171172173 NAME STREET CT ATE Hall Fame continued work has published Flying Aces Air Trails Model Builder Model Airplane News Numerous kits designs pro duced Berkeley Company through years Strucks New Ruler 1940 popular free-flights ever Other famil iar designs include Trail Blazer Flying Cloud Sinbad Interstate Cadet Stinson Sentinel Apache KGS Record Hound 1937 Hank started Queens NY Aero Model Association 1961 SCATTA Con necticut 1963 RC Propbusters Conn served President still very active Club Secretary has served nationally FF Contest Board chairman currently New England area representative As competitor Struck National Cham pion 1941 holds Nats record won Scale 1938 41 46 retire perpetual trophy won Indoor Outdoor FE 1935 door 1938 triple winner 1940 Indoor Outdoor won place 1937 Wakefield Team year after another Hall Famer Chester Lanzo directed lo cal regional competition during 1964-70 1950 world FE gas model speed record stood 20 years model now Smithsonian Institution Henry has avid experimenter research aerodynamics including ducted wings smoke-tunnel work RC meteorolog ical probes 1950 through 1968 has spent lifetime organizing par ticipating Indoor Outdoor Free Flight Control Line RC activities Over 50 plans designs have published 45 kitted Struck active FAI Team Competition Currently Henry Struck involved light aircraft autopilot systems design new amphibious light plane Like Chet Lanzo Henry gentle men tough competitor friends everywhereone respected pioneers still active ADVERTISERS INDEX Ace Radio Control Inc80 Americas Hobby Center Inc92 Andrews Aircraft Model Co93 Coverite3388 Cox Hobbies94 Cumberland Press83 Du-Bro Products Inc87 Flyline Models88 Fox Mfg Company79 Fusite Emerson Electric Co85 Carl Goldberg Models18 Grish Brothers92 K&BMfg83 Pactra Industries Inc91 Peck-Polymers90 Progress Mfg Company82 Pylon Publications81 RC Buyers Guide10 RC Sportsman12 Sig Mfg Company1 Sterling Models Inc86 Sullivan Products Inc84 Top Flight Models Inc3 VI 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INITIATED IN 1969 under join sponsor ship Washington State Air National Guard Academy Model Aero nautics Model Aviation Hall Fame made nine awards through 1971 AMA took over sole responsibility program 1972 Since time mer AMA presidents current pres ident have served Hall Fame Se lection Committee Walt Good himself Hall Fameras chairman Objectives recognize candidates out past well currently deserving candidates Thus Hall Fame considers candidates ages periods activity past AMA presidents uniquely qualified fulfill objectives since themselves aeromodeling pioneers present-day leaders Most AMA presidents could qualify Hall Fame Five have hon ored no past president may vote himself group consider nominations other sources cur rent Committee also known Coun cil Past Presidents includes follow ing current members dates AMA presidency Irwin G Ohlsson 1943-46 C 0 Wright 1948-49 Kenneth G Held 1950-51 Frank B Bushey 1952 Keith H Storey 1953-56 Claude McCullough 1957 Dr Walter Good 1958-60 Peter J Sotich 1961-62 John Worth 1963 Maynard L Hill 1964 Howard E John son 1965-66 Clifford G Weirick 1967-68 John E Patton 1969-70 John E Clem ens incumbent 24 nominations 1976 Hall Fame selection committee narrowed down five per nor mal balloting procedures Description winners follow Anyone would like submit nomination 1977 should request application AMA HQ submit same before next March 31 Harold deBolt owner former deBolt Model Engineering Company recently changed deBolt Radio Control Buffalo NY known Hal affectionally Pappy numerous aeromodeling friends throughout US Canada career spans almost 50 years since began organizing inter-club contests Geneva NY during twenties competed rubber power until 1938 won Free Flight Gas Rome NY contest flew FF until end WW II began impressive string victories Control Line Speed Stunt During career has held four World National CL Speed records Hals aeromodeling endeavors include RC pioneered early radio-control model air craft kits Trainer Rebel designs have taught thousands fly RC interest RC Pattern carried him top places National Competition earned him spot US team World Championships 1960 placed 7th Turning Pylon Racing Pappy deBolt won local regional national honors category also held FAI Closed Course RC Distance Record 1944 present deBolt has pub lished over 13 designs kitted 45 models has also produced six different accessories models including first dural landing gears electric powerdriven RC servos Hal organized five model airplane clubs cluding first Navy model club Patuxent Naval Air Base Maryland has directed numerous contests served both AMA Control Line Radio Control Contest Boards well AMA Vice President 1958 became AMA Fellow Life Mem ber Hal continues today active competi tor RC Pylon Racing industry leader Frank Ehling native New Jersey now living Maryland has modeler over 50 years early commercial success cut ting selling balsa wood home still high school continued page 94 54 Model Aviation Above Henry Struck free-flight gas model seta world speed record 1950 Right Chet Lanzo Caudron scale model flown early Nats Below L R Mernl C Hamburg de ceasedearly organizer Frank Ehling AMAs Tee Dir Harold Pappy deBolt 1976 Hall Fame Awards CL Navy Carrier/Perry continued page 32 some Profile Carrier models illegal also un safe Nats year large Perfect clip failed during pull-test sub jected 25-lb load well-known Carrier modeler name will mention lost Class II model year Perfect clip up line failed flight Ive seen similar accidents other events photograph accompanying column depicts Pylon brand line connec tors Sullivan clips come two sizes rated 80 lb 110 lb other type clip will use have made myself photo also shows wrapped line terminations thimbles recom mended rule book two-line con struction Wrapped lines stronger crimped terminations easier inspect possible damage also easy make set can made watching favorite TV show thimbles available Perfect sleeves crimped line ends Sullivan serving wire included Larger thimbles included free small package modeling hardware buy local hobby shop Dont take chance losing air plane engine possibly injuring spectator fellow modeler right first time dont have again Soapbox Department numerous proposals before CLCB require reward realistic Profile Carrier models would like very much see realistic models event have talked Carrier modelers agree problems however almost proposals principal concern existing models made obsolete rule change mandatory require ment scale outlines close re semblance would make existing models illegal Scale bonus points can used effectively points awarded few enough non-scale existing models automatically eliminated competition requirement 5% scale tolerance however would eliminate kit airplaneseven G-S Bearcat think good idea Review proposals thinking about would like solve problems Get ready cross proposals would like add realism Profile event Write CLCB represen tative tell him support opposition various proposals way better event through participation rules-making process No has right complain about rules has never taken time let CLCB representative know opinions Richard L Perry 5016 Angelita Ave. Dayton OH 45424 Tutor ide Vries continued page 45 trailing edges Triangular stock added aft fuselage serve widened stabilizer platform fin pro vide reinforced fin/stabilizer gluing joint prototype model bit wood inlet lower edge rudder commercial tailwheel assembly chosen would fit 3/16thick surface long 3/32 music wire tailwheel strut will work other tailwheel bracketsand hold eter tailwheel Extra rudder hinges four recommended assure good rudder action reliable tailwheel steering Nothing much left covering radio installation always-onerous details finishing model Add windshield front dowel glassed areas use 030 clear buytrate plastic windshield windows Epoxy wing hole-down dowels place Bolt engine landing gear place use 2 diame ter main wheels Most radios lostin cavernous fuselage Tutor Theres lots room swathe receiver batteries anti-vibration foam protective plastic baggies Use servo trays fuselage installation making sure theyre posi tioned no strain placed connecting wires wires aile ron servo Theres no problem balancing Tutor fact receiver 450-mah battery prototype model positioned aft servos against fuselage former balance point slightly forward wing spars Flying airfoil computer-plotted 9 Clark-Y section model slightlyheavy 4 pounds slightly-underpowered purpose tail-dragger Make sure models balanced main gear tailwheel track straight ahead Triple-check everything first-flight check-list fire er up Like high-winged models Tutor rudder airplanethe aile rons arent too effective hence sugges tion plans ailerons should extended full rib-bay side Theres lot rudder elevator area use gingerly until have feel effectiveness Remember Tutor designed react like scale model pattern ship takeoff wind above 10 knots Tutor will leap air par ticularly helper holds model run engine up maximum revs Fly rudder until its well up can check effect aile rons Landings made almostlevel attitude since thats way gear set Rudder elevator effective gliding speeds final approach may played almost down stalling speed So use Tutor build up flying time proficiency build precise beautiful complex examples model-building art Hall Fame/i 976 continued page 54 Plans 80 different Ehling designed planes have published model ing magazines through years original designs have kitted Jetco Jasco Scientific Polks designs have won great number contests have responsible starting new trends model plane design Since Franks models designed newer young er modelers mind simple fool proof yet always maintained high level per form ance As result model designs instru mental attracting young people aeromodeling field Ebling has always innovator early competitor expertise recognizing loop holes rules has contributed success Technical Director Academy Model Aeronautics 20s competition rules much simpler today Intended new compressed-air model motors rules stated power may used famous story has contest Frank waited until other fliers turn called timer plane tiny thought too small successfuland string attached ran cigar box Ehling launched ship offi cial flight opening box Out flew pigeon pulling model aloft 00S max Franks crowning achievement Delta Dart No single model design has done create good will good publicity model aviation well introduce young sters over world wonderful sport building flying model planes Hundreds thousands kits have produced date profit Ebling other personal satisfaction since donated design AMA model industry As Technical Director Academy Model Aeronautics also Advertising Manager AMAs monthly magazine Model Aviation Frank currently key figure national organization very much respect ed everyone model aviation industry abilities accomplishments Few men aeromodeling well known over world 94 Model Aviation COX ENGINES COX/SANWA R/C SYSTEMS AIRTRONICS KITS Send C complete catalog 1525 E Warner Ave Santa Ana CA 92702 HOBBIES Four exciting historically important aircraft plastic kit form Williams Brothers must additions serious collection GAMMA $298 \4iLLAMS 1172 SCALE CLASSICS OUR DEALER OR ORDER DIRECT ADDING 15% POSTAGE AND HANDLING SEND 25 FOR COMPLETE CATALOG DEPT MA 181 PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 92069 Merrill C Hamburg deceased aviation pioneer educator national prominence earned Bachelor Science degree Wayne University 1927 MA 1942 dedicated aeromodeler 1928 Sec retary/Treasurer Airplane Model League America co-sponsored American Boy National Aeronautic Associationthe AMLA forerunner Academy Model Aeronautics Hamburg believed founder Detroit Model Airplane Club started several school clubs during ca reer manual arts training teacher 1923 through 1942 directed national com petition 1928 1929 1930 Hamburgs professional association affilia tions impressive academic endeav ors including Engineering Society De troit American Vocational Association Ameri can Council Industrial Arts Supervisors National Education Assn wrote Beginning Fly 1929 Demonstrations Laboratory Exercises Science Aeronautics 1944 co-authored Amer ican Student Flyer 1942 also Riding Air 1942 1944 1927 1931 Hamburg wrote aviation series American Boy later syndicated 55 daily newspa pers throughout US Makes series Detroit News 1931-1942 syndicated 30 newspapers series six articles Popular Science during 1931 also model designer Baby ROG other designs distributed George Warner Detroit Outstanding educator aeromodeling pioneer author scholar late Merrill C Ham burg rates distinguished Hall Famers Willis C Brown first AMA president 1936-37 served Hall Fame Committee until death 1975 proud nominate Hamburg final act service AMA Willis felt recognition long overdue Chester Lanzo Valley City Ohio has active aeromodeler over 50 years member US Wakefield Team 1936 first Nats Radio Control winner 1937 winner rubber-powered Out door Stick event 1940 has held records Outdoor Stick Cabin Rubber Speed An outstanding designer Lanzos work has published Air Trails Flying Models Air World Model Airplane News 1930s through 1960s Burd Models kitted several free-flight designs have successfully flown com petition Chets outdoor rubber models set trends forerunners majority contest win ners over 30-year period has said novices became experts using Lanzos design knowledge ingenuity contributed contest wins today 300 sq rubber winner 1940 Nats considered competitive Chester Lanzo still very active flier designs 30s arc currently popu lar Old Timer events has concentrated re cently RC soaring no newcomer radio control Long before World War II flew indoor rubber-powered RC model used powerful transmitter radiate energy heated up taut wire model move rudder Chet also achieved some fame 1949 Nats used RC free-flight glider rules time didnt say couldnt done Chet did got immediate Contest Board ruling against use RC FF recently Chet has used RC help retrieve FF models during test flying Lanzo has other distinction uni versally admired gentle man has friends everywhere attest pleasant personal ity mild manner yet acknowledged great competitoran outstanding combi nation Henry Struck Lyme Conn dedicated creative prolific aeromodel de signers has nearly 40 years January 1977 95 'IRTISS C-46 $795 MARTIN B-lOB $495 Featuring selection configurations decal markings BOEING 247 $495 Model Aviation Hall Fame make Nominations 1977 Because generally realized everyone invited make nominations case 1977 early deadline April 30 following information compiled convenience Note instructions below advise information presented Nomination Form available writing AMA Headquarters Purpose Model Aviation Hall Fame has established recognize aero modelers have made outstanding contributions model aviation over years contributions having improved hobby increased its prestige stature year several modelers selected members Model Aviation Hall Fame selection based individuals contributions model aviation competitor designer experimenter leader organizer Contest Director writer pub lisher manufacturerand other related activities emphasis accumulated contribution categories over period years program operated Academy Model Aeronautics Hall Fame Selection Committee Council Past AMA Presidents accumulated knowl edge American aeromodeling aeromodelers unparalleled Eligibility person eligible nomination Hall Fame 1 A modeler has made kinds contributions listed above 2 US citizen 3 An AMA non-AMA member 4 Living deceased 5 Nominated submission nomination form sponsor knows contributions Mechanism Nomination sponsor should submit nomination form AMA HOModel Aviation Hall Fame prior April 30 1977 Forms available AMA HQ Nominations may submitted person club organization USA Selection 1 year Hall Fame Committee composed Council Past AMA Presidents will select five Hall Fame recipients nominations have submitted least three recipients must living 2 Announcements presentations Hall Fame Awards will made appropriate model aviation occasions during remainder year FULL-SIZE PLANS No 169 Dennyplane$400 RC version famed cabin model kit 1937 19- 25 No 170Fast Blasta 00 CL AMA Fast Combat noted designer Richard Wilkens Na 171Dixie-Gal$300 FF Class 09 high-performance airplane Na 172Tutor0$325 RC Cabin model scale-like performance 25-35 No 173TicTac$200 FF all-balsa profile 02 Bob Stalick design Short Seamew 40-powered class i carrier model good prototype lends itself innovations $300 Kloud King 15-19 RC Old-Timer Free Flight based upon 1938 record breaker FF $400 Wiley Post Biplane Petite durable scale design either rubber tail wagger pulse rudder $225 Max-a-Million fleet free flights problem good A/B FAI $375 Sneat Sport RC glider simple job can flown engine $275 Ernie Violette OH comet CL Scale 1974 Nats first-place winner classic twin $900 Novice simple beginners A-i Nordic constructed entirely sheet balsa $150 GollyGeeWhiz Dan Rutherfords simple Half-A powered combat job turns dime $150 cathexis Dave Parsons FAI FF has auto-elevator rudder prop brake - $450 Gremlin Sturdy aerobatic RC biplane flies well 35s up 60s $300 4-Bits 40-powered RC soo club Racer has winning ways Good sport too $400 Semi-Pro Contest-winning H L glider has pop-up tail dethermalizer $100 HaIf-Korda rubber John Oldenkamps 1 /2-size all-balsa Old-Timer.. $175 Hooptee Mk Ill John Kilsdonks CL Rat Racer involves latest state-of-the-art $175 Rebel Update famed deBolt RC kit Rudder/Elevator/Enginefor 1 5s 5 Altair Class A-B Free Flight conversion data other classes $400 Gee Bee Model Y 40-powered RC stand-off scale great old-time racers $500 callisto superb Standard Class RC sailplane also took Nats first $400 Hyperion Mk V Don Chanceys classic Nordic A-2 competed U S team $275 Fieseler Storch RC scale model 23-45 5-channel has both slots flaps $400 Ambivalent RC assist FF 29-35 2 chat can converted sport 0 candle Wind Half-A free flight competition type offers looks performance $300 Jaguar FAI 15 Combat English champ offers different configuration $225 Nieuport Monoplane Another Hannan cutie C02 indoor/outdoor Brown single twin $150 Blackburn Monoplane RC Scale rendition history-maker wheels floats 40 engine $450 Japanese Myrt CL Carrier Class II model has estremely clean design Rossi 60 $275 QuickSilver RC 1/2A Pylon Racer incorporates latest techniques $200 5-1 RC 15 USAF bomber full house Ace foam wings Stable $275 comedian RC fun-fly aerobatic biplane good looker 40 60 $400 cardinal SinnerCL stutter 35 engines Detroiter type Very competitive $375 Nesmith cougar FF rubber scale 30-in span Escellent design long flights $300 Fox RC assist FF version 1940 Old-Timer 19 ignition 09 glow 25 cerberus RC 60-powered Pattern job retracts advanced features 5 Tellipsoar RC Standard Class sailplane wins stand-out performance $1000 Free Spirit FF Classes A&B combines encellent power/glide performance $400 1935 Wakefield Winner rubber power top job its day will delight old-timer $275 Flying Flag Fran McElwees 60-powered RC saucer Show Teams sport $675 Tercel Keith Trostles 1/2A CL Stunt ship flies escellent pattern $200 Mariha RC Scale sailplaneand no harder build typical soarers 50 Sunday Sportster RC rudder Uses Ace foam wing Design Ken Willard 049 $250 Sno-Bird Standout Nordic A/2 byJim Walters light thermal conditions $400 Tiger Moth Documentation outline drawing scale plan 13 span $175 Pogo PC Formula Pylon racer deBolt based full-scale Owl $750 Midget Mustang CL 1975-1976 Nate winning Goodyear John Ballard $200 Nothing Fancy RC biplane 35 engines pretty handles beautifully.. $825 Fokker D-23 CL profile push-pull fighter35 tractor 15-25 pusher.. $400 Simitar RC spectacular flying-wing 15 fin-mounted tractor $300 Circle numbers plans wish order 101103104106111 112114115 117118120121123124125126129 130131134135136137138139141 145146 147149150151152153 156157158159160161 165166167168169 162163 155 164 170171172173 NAME STREET CT ATE Hall Fame continued work has published Flying Aces Air Trails Model Builder Model Airplane News Numerous kits designs pro duced Berkeley Company through years Strucks New Ruler 1940 popular free-flights ever Other famil iar designs include Trail Blazer Flying Cloud Sinbad Interstate Cadet Stinson Sentinel Apache KGS Record Hound 1937 Hank started Queens NY Aero Model Association 1961 SCATTA Con necticut 1963 RC Propbusters Conn served President still very active Club Secretary has served nationally FF Contest Board chairman currently New England area representative As competitor Struck National Cham pion 1941 holds Nats record won Scale 1938 41 46 retire perpetual trophy won Indoor Outdoor FE 1935 door 1938 triple winner 1940 Indoor Outdoor won place 1937 Wakefield Team year after another Hall Famer Chester Lanzo directed lo cal regional competition during 1964-70 1950 world FE gas model speed record stood 20 years model now Smithsonian Institution Henry has avid experimenter research aerodynamics including ducted wings smoke-tunnel work RC meteorolog ical probes 1950 through 1968 has spent lifetime organizing par ticipating Indoor Outdoor Free Flight Control Line RC activities Over 50 plans designs have published 45 kitted Struck active FAI Team Competition Currently Henry Struck involved light aircraft autopilot systems design new amphibious light plane Like Chet Lanzo Henry gentle men tough competitor friends everywhereone respected pioneers still active ADVERTISERS INDEX Ace Radio Control Inc80 Americas Hobby Center Inc92 Andrews Aircraft Model Co93 Coverite3388 Cox Hobbies94 Cumberland Press83 Du-Bro Products Inc87 Flyline Models88 Fox Mfg Company79 Fusite Emerson Electric Co85 Carl Goldberg Models18 Grish Brothers92 K&BMfg83 Pactra Industries Inc91 Peck-Polymers90 Progress Mfg Company82 Pylon Publications81 RC Buyers Guide10 RC Sportsman12 Sig Mfg Company1 Sterling Models Inc86 Sullivan Products Inc84 Top Flight Models Inc3 VI Products90 Westport International89 Williams Brothers95 World EnginesBack Cover 96 Model Aviation No101 No 103 No 104 No111 No 112 No 114 No 117 No ii8 No120 No 121 No 123 No124 No 125 No 126 No 129 No 130 No 131 No 134 No 135 No 136 No 137 No 138 No 139 No 140 No 141 No 145 No 146 No 147 No 149 No 150 No 151 No 152 No 153 No 155 No 156 No 157 No 158 No 159 No 160 No 161 No 162 No 163 No 164 No 165 No 166 No 167 No 168 CITY ZIP _____________ ENCLOSED S _______________________________ Price includes first-class postage Send check money order payable Model Aviation AMA 875 Fifteenth St NW. Washington DC 20005
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/01
Page Numbers: 54, 94, 95, 96
INITIATED IN 1969 under join sponsor ship Washington State Air National Guard Academy Model Aero nautics Model Aviation Hall Fame made nine awards through 1971 AMA took over sole responsibility program 1972 Since time mer AMA presidents current pres ident have served Hall Fame Se lection Committee Walt Good himself Hall Fameras chairman Objectives recognize candidates out past well currently deserving candidates Thus Hall Fame considers candidates ages periods activity past AMA presidents uniquely qualified fulfill objectives since themselves aeromodeling pioneers present-day leaders Most AMA presidents could qualify Hall Fame Five have hon ored no past president may vote himself group consider nominations other sources cur rent Committee also known Coun cil Past Presidents includes follow ing current members dates AMA presidency Irwin G Ohlsson 1943-46 C 0 Wright 1948-49 Kenneth G Held 1950-51 Frank B Bushey 1952 Keith H Storey 1953-56 Claude McCullough 1957 Dr Walter Good 1958-60 Peter J Sotich 1961-62 John Worth 1963 Maynard L Hill 1964 Howard E John son 1965-66 Clifford G Weirick 1967-68 John E Patton 1969-70 John E Clem ens incumbent 24 nominations 1976 Hall Fame selection committee narrowed down five per nor mal balloting procedures Description winners follow Anyone would like submit nomination 1977 should request application AMA HQ submit same before next March 31 Harold deBolt owner former deBolt Model Engineering Company recently changed deBolt Radio Control Buffalo NY known Hal affectionally Pappy numerous aeromodeling friends throughout US Canada career spans almost 50 years since began organizing inter-club contests Geneva NY during twenties competed rubber power until 1938 won Free Flight Gas Rome NY contest flew FF until end WW II began impressive string victories Control Line Speed Stunt During career has held four World National CL Speed records Hals aeromodeling endeavors include RC pioneered early radio-control model air craft kits Trainer Rebel designs have taught thousands fly RC interest RC Pattern carried him top places National Competition earned him spot US team World Championships 1960 placed 7th Turning Pylon Racing Pappy deBolt won local regional national honors category also held FAI Closed Course RC Distance Record 1944 present deBolt has pub lished over 13 designs kitted 45 models has also produced six different accessories models including first dural landing gears electric powerdriven RC servos Hal organized five model airplane clubs cluding first Navy model club Patuxent Naval Air Base Maryland has directed numerous contests served both AMA Control Line Radio Control Contest Boards well AMA Vice President 1958 became AMA Fellow Life Mem ber Hal continues today active competi tor RC Pylon Racing industry leader Frank Ehling native New Jersey now living Maryland has modeler over 50 years early commercial success cut ting selling balsa wood home still high school continued page 94 54 Model Aviation Above Henry Struck free-flight gas model seta world speed record 1950 Right Chet Lanzo Caudron scale model flown early Nats Below L R Mernl C Hamburg de ceasedearly organizer Frank Ehling AMAs Tee Dir Harold Pappy deBolt 1976 Hall Fame Awards CL Navy Carrier/Perry continued page 32 some Profile Carrier models illegal also un safe Nats year large Perfect clip failed during pull-test sub jected 25-lb load well-known Carrier modeler name will mention lost Class II model year Perfect clip up line failed flight Ive seen similar accidents other events photograph accompanying column depicts Pylon brand line connec tors Sullivan clips come two sizes rated 80 lb 110 lb other type clip will use have made myself photo also shows wrapped line terminations thimbles recom mended rule book two-line con struction Wrapped lines stronger crimped terminations easier inspect possible damage also easy make set can made watching favorite TV show thimbles available Perfect sleeves crimped line ends Sullivan serving wire included Larger thimbles included free small package modeling hardware buy local hobby shop Dont take chance losing air plane engine possibly injuring spectator fellow modeler right first time dont have again Soapbox Department numerous proposals before CLCB require reward realistic Profile Carrier models would like very much see realistic models event have talked Carrier modelers agree problems however almost proposals principal concern existing models made obsolete rule change mandatory require ment scale outlines close re semblance would make existing models illegal Scale bonus points can used effectively points awarded few enough non-scale existing models automatically eliminated competition requirement 5% scale tolerance however would eliminate kit airplaneseven G-S Bearcat think good idea Review proposals thinking about would like solve problems Get ready cross proposals would like add realism Profile event Write CLCB represen tative tell him support opposition various proposals way better event through participation rules-making process No has right complain about rules has never taken time let CLCB representative know opinions Richard L Perry 5016 Angelita Ave. Dayton OH 45424 Tutor ide Vries continued page 45 trailing edges Triangular stock added aft fuselage serve widened stabilizer platform fin pro vide reinforced fin/stabilizer gluing joint prototype model bit wood inlet lower edge rudder commercial tailwheel assembly chosen would fit 3/16thick surface long 3/32 music wire tailwheel strut will work other tailwheel bracketsand hold eter tailwheel Extra rudder hinges four recommended assure good rudder action reliable tailwheel steering Nothing much left covering radio installation always-onerous details finishing model Add windshield front dowel glassed areas use 030 clear buytrate plastic windshield windows Epoxy wing hole-down dowels place Bolt engine landing gear place use 2 diame ter main wheels Most radios lostin cavernous fuselage Tutor Theres lots room swathe receiver batteries anti-vibration foam protective plastic baggies Use servo trays fuselage installation making sure theyre posi tioned no strain placed connecting wires wires aile ron servo Theres no problem balancing Tutor fact receiver 450-mah battery prototype model positioned aft servos against fuselage former balance point slightly forward wing spars Flying airfoil computer-plotted 9 Clark-Y section model slightlyheavy 4 pounds slightly-underpowered purpose tail-dragger Make sure models balanced main gear tailwheel track straight ahead Triple-check everything first-flight check-list fire er up Like high-winged models Tutor rudder airplanethe aile rons arent too effective hence sugges tion plans ailerons should extended full rib-bay side Theres lot rudder elevator area use gingerly until have feel effectiveness Remember Tutor designed react like scale model pattern ship takeoff wind above 10 knots Tutor will leap air par ticularly helper holds model run engine up maximum revs Fly rudder until its well up can check effect aile rons Landings made almostlevel attitude since thats way gear set Rudder elevator effective gliding speeds final approach may played almost down stalling speed So use Tutor build up flying time proficiency build precise beautiful complex examples model-building art Hall Fame/i 976 continued page 54 Plans 80 different Ehling designed planes have published model ing magazines through years original designs have kitted Jetco Jasco Scientific Polks designs have won great number contests have responsible starting new trends model plane design Since Franks models designed newer young er modelers mind simple fool proof yet always maintained high level per form ance As result model designs instru mental attracting young people aeromodeling field Ebling has always innovator early competitor expertise recognizing loop holes rules has contributed success Technical Director Academy Model Aeronautics 20s competition rules much simpler today Intended new compressed-air model motors rules stated power may used famous story has contest Frank waited until other fliers turn called timer plane tiny thought too small successfuland string attached ran cigar box Ehling launched ship offi cial flight opening box Out flew pigeon pulling model aloft 00S max Franks crowning achievement Delta Dart No single model design has done create good will good publicity model aviation well introduce young sters over world wonderful sport building flying model planes Hundreds thousands kits have produced date profit Ebling other personal satisfaction since donated design AMA model industry As Technical Director Academy Model Aeronautics also Advertising Manager AMAs monthly magazine Model Aviation Frank currently key figure national organization very much respect ed everyone model aviation industry abilities accomplishments Few men aeromodeling well known over world 94 Model Aviation COX ENGINES COX/SANWA R/C SYSTEMS AIRTRONICS KITS Send C complete catalog 1525 E Warner Ave Santa Ana CA 92702 HOBBIES Four exciting historically important aircraft plastic kit form Williams Brothers must additions serious collection GAMMA $298 \4iLLAMS 1172 SCALE CLASSICS OUR DEALER OR ORDER DIRECT ADDING 15% POSTAGE AND HANDLING SEND 25 FOR COMPLETE CATALOG DEPT MA 181 PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 92069 Merrill C Hamburg deceased aviation pioneer educator national prominence earned Bachelor Science degree Wayne University 1927 MA 1942 dedicated aeromodeler 1928 Sec retary/Treasurer Airplane Model League America co-sponsored American Boy National Aeronautic Associationthe AMLA forerunner Academy Model Aeronautics Hamburg believed founder Detroit Model Airplane Club started several school clubs during ca reer manual arts training teacher 1923 through 1942 directed national com petition 1928 1929 1930 Hamburgs professional association affilia tions impressive academic endeav ors including Engineering Society De troit American Vocational Association Ameri can Council Industrial Arts Supervisors National Education Assn wrote Beginning Fly 1929 Demonstrations Laboratory Exercises Science Aeronautics 1944 co-authored Amer ican Student Flyer 1942 also Riding Air 1942 1944 1927 1931 Hamburg wrote aviation series American Boy later syndicated 55 daily newspa pers throughout US Makes series Detroit News 1931-1942 syndicated 30 newspapers series six articles Popular Science during 1931 also model designer Baby ROG other designs distributed George Warner Detroit Outstanding educator aeromodeling pioneer author scholar late Merrill C Ham burg rates distinguished Hall Famers Willis C Brown first AMA president 1936-37 served Hall Fame Committee until death 1975 proud nominate Hamburg final act service AMA Willis felt recognition long overdue Chester Lanzo Valley City Ohio has active aeromodeler over 50 years member US Wakefield Team 1936 first Nats Radio Control winner 1937 winner rubber-powered Out door Stick event 1940 has held records Outdoor Stick Cabin Rubber Speed An outstanding designer Lanzos work has published Air Trails Flying Models Air World Model Airplane News 1930s through 1960s Burd Models kitted several free-flight designs have successfully flown com petition Chets outdoor rubber models set trends forerunners majority contest win ners over 30-year period has said novices became experts using Lanzos design knowledge ingenuity contributed contest wins today 300 sq rubber winner 1940 Nats considered competitive Chester Lanzo still very active flier designs 30s arc currently popu lar Old Timer events has concentrated re cently RC soaring no newcomer radio control Long before World War II flew indoor rubber-powered RC model used powerful transmitter radiate energy heated up taut wire model move rudder Chet also achieved some fame 1949 Nats used RC free-flight glider rules time didnt say couldnt done Chet did got immediate Contest Board ruling against use RC FF recently Chet has used RC help retrieve FF models during test flying Lanzo has other distinction uni versally admired gentle man has friends everywhere attest pleasant personal ity mild manner yet acknowledged great competitoran outstanding combi nation Henry Struck Lyme Conn dedicated creative prolific aeromodel de signers has nearly 40 years January 1977 95 'IRTISS C-46 $795 MARTIN B-lOB $495 Featuring selection configurations decal markings BOEING 247 $495 Model Aviation Hall Fame make Nominations 1977 Because generally realized everyone invited make nominations case 1977 early deadline April 30 following information compiled convenience Note instructions below advise information presented Nomination Form available writing AMA Headquarters Purpose Model Aviation Hall Fame has established recognize aero modelers have made outstanding contributions model aviation over years contributions having improved hobby increased its prestige stature year several modelers selected members Model Aviation Hall Fame selection based individuals contributions model aviation competitor designer experimenter leader organizer Contest Director writer pub lisher manufacturerand other related activities emphasis accumulated contribution categories over period years program operated Academy Model Aeronautics Hall Fame Selection Committee Council Past AMA Presidents accumulated knowl edge American aeromodeling aeromodelers unparalleled Eligibility person eligible nomination Hall Fame 1 A modeler has made kinds contributions listed above 2 US citizen 3 An AMA non-AMA member 4 Living deceased 5 Nominated submission nomination form sponsor knows contributions Mechanism Nomination sponsor should submit nomination form AMA HOModel Aviation Hall Fame prior April 30 1977 Forms available AMA HQ Nominations may submitted person club organization USA Selection 1 year Hall Fame Committee composed Council Past AMA Presidents will select five Hall Fame recipients nominations have submitted least three recipients must living 2 Announcements presentations Hall Fame Awards will made appropriate model aviation occasions during remainder year FULL-SIZE PLANS No 169 Dennyplane$400 RC version famed cabin model kit 1937 19- 25 No 170Fast Blasta 00 CL AMA Fast Combat noted designer Richard Wilkens Na 171Dixie-Gal$300 FF Class 09 high-performance airplane Na 172Tutor0$325 RC Cabin model scale-like performance 25-35 No 173TicTac$200 FF all-balsa profile 02 Bob Stalick design Short Seamew 40-powered class i carrier model good prototype lends itself innovations $300 Kloud King 15-19 RC Old-Timer Free Flight based upon 1938 record breaker FF $400 Wiley Post Biplane Petite durable scale design either rubber tail wagger pulse rudder $225 Max-a-Million fleet free flights problem good A/B FAI $375 Sneat Sport RC glider simple job can flown engine $275 Ernie Violette OH comet CL Scale 1974 Nats first-place winner classic twin $900 Novice simple beginners A-i Nordic constructed entirely sheet balsa $150 GollyGeeWhiz Dan Rutherfords simple Half-A powered combat job turns dime $150 cathexis Dave Parsons FAI FF has auto-elevator rudder prop brake - $450 Gremlin Sturdy aerobatic RC biplane flies well 35s up 60s $300 4-Bits 40-powered RC soo club Racer has winning ways Good sport too $400 Semi-Pro Contest-winning H L glider has pop-up tail dethermalizer $100 HaIf-Korda rubber John Oldenkamps 1 /2-size all-balsa Old-Timer.. $175 Hooptee Mk Ill John Kilsdonks CL Rat Racer involves latest state-of-the-art $175 Rebel Update famed deBolt RC kit Rudder/Elevator/Enginefor 1 5s 5 Altair Class A-B Free Flight conversion data other classes $400 Gee Bee Model Y 40-powered RC stand-off scale great old-time racers $500 callisto superb Standard Class RC sailplane also took Nats first $400 Hyperion Mk V Don Chanceys classic Nordic A-2 competed U S team $275 Fieseler Storch RC scale model 23-45 5-channel has both slots flaps $400 Ambivalent RC assist FF 29-35 2 chat can converted sport 0 candle Wind Half-A free flight competition type offers looks performance $300 Jaguar FAI 15 Combat English champ offers different configuration $225 Nieuport Monoplane Another Hannan cutie C02 indoor/outdoor Brown single twin $150 Blackburn Monoplane RC Scale rendition history-maker wheels floats 40 engine $450 Japanese Myrt CL Carrier Class II model has estremely clean design Rossi 60 $275 QuickSilver RC 1/2A Pylon Racer incorporates latest techniques $200 5-1 RC 15 USAF bomber full house Ace foam wings Stable $275 comedian RC fun-fly aerobatic biplane good looker 40 60 $400 cardinal SinnerCL stutter 35 engines Detroiter type Very competitive $375 Nesmith cougar FF rubber scale 30-in span Escellent design long flights $300 Fox RC assist FF version 1940 Old-Timer 19 ignition 09 glow 25 cerberus RC 60-powered Pattern job retracts advanced features 5 Tellipsoar RC Standard Class sailplane wins stand-out performance $1000 Free Spirit FF Classes A&B combines encellent power/glide performance $400 1935 Wakefield Winner rubber power top job its day will delight old-timer $275 Flying Flag Fran McElwees 60-powered RC saucer Show Teams sport $675 Tercel Keith Trostles 1/2A CL Stunt ship flies escellent pattern $200 Mariha RC Scale sailplaneand no harder build typical soarers 50 Sunday Sportster RC rudder Uses Ace foam wing Design Ken Willard 049 $250 Sno-Bird Standout Nordic A/2 byJim Walters light thermal conditions $400 Tiger Moth Documentation outline drawing scale plan 13 span $175 Pogo PC Formula Pylon racer deBolt based full-scale Owl $750 Midget Mustang CL 1975-1976 Nate winning Goodyear John Ballard $200 Nothing Fancy RC biplane 35 engines pretty handles beautifully.. $825 Fokker D-23 CL profile push-pull fighter35 tractor 15-25 pusher.. $400 Simitar RC spectacular flying-wing 15 fin-mounted tractor $300 Circle numbers plans wish order 101103104106111 112114115 117118120121123124125126129 130131134135136137138139141 145146 147149150151152153 156157158159160161 165166167168169 162163 155 164 170171172173 NAME STREET CT ATE Hall Fame continued work has published Flying Aces Air Trails Model Builder Model Airplane News Numerous kits designs pro duced Berkeley Company through years Strucks New Ruler 1940 popular free-flights ever Other famil iar designs include Trail Blazer Flying Cloud Sinbad Interstate Cadet Stinson Sentinel Apache KGS Record Hound 1937 Hank started Queens NY Aero Model Association 1961 SCATTA Con necticut 1963 RC Propbusters Conn served President still very active Club Secretary has served nationally FF Contest Board chairman currently New England area representative As competitor Struck National Cham pion 1941 holds Nats record won Scale 1938 41 46 retire perpetual trophy won Indoor Outdoor FE 1935 door 1938 triple winner 1940 Indoor Outdoor won place 1937 Wakefield Team year after another Hall Famer Chester Lanzo directed lo cal regional competition during 1964-70 1950 world FE gas model speed record stood 20 years model now Smithsonian Institution Henry has avid experimenter research aerodynamics including ducted wings smoke-tunnel work RC meteorolog ical probes 1950 through 1968 has spent lifetime organizing par ticipating Indoor Outdoor Free Flight Control Line RC activities Over 50 plans designs have published 45 kitted Struck active FAI Team Competition Currently Henry Struck involved light aircraft autopilot systems design new amphibious light plane Like Chet Lanzo Henry gentle men tough competitor friends everywhereone respected pioneers still active ADVERTISERS INDEX Ace Radio Control Inc80 Americas Hobby Center Inc92 Andrews Aircraft Model Co93 Coverite3388 Cox Hobbies94 Cumberland Press83 Du-Bro Products Inc87 Flyline Models88 Fox Mfg Company79 Fusite Emerson Electric Co85 Carl Goldberg Models18 Grish Brothers92 K&BMfg83 Pactra Industries Inc91 Peck-Polymers90 Progress Mfg Company82 Pylon Publications81 RC Buyers Guide10 RC Sportsman12 Sig Mfg Company1 Sterling Models Inc86 Sullivan Products Inc84 Top Flight Models Inc3 VI Products90 Westport International89 Williams Brothers95 World EnginesBack Cover 96 Model Aviation No101 No 103 No 104 No111 No 112 No 114 No 117 No ii8 No120 No 121 No 123 No124 No 125 No 126 No 129 No 130 No 131 No 134 No 135 No 136 No 137 No 138 No 139 No 140 No 141 No 145 No 146 No 147 No 149 No 150 No 151 No 152 No 153 No 155 No 156 No 157 No 158 No 159 No 160 No 161 No 162 No 163 No 164 No 165 No 166 No 167 No 168 CITY ZIP _____________ ENCLOSED S _______________________________ Price includes first-class postage Send check money order payable Model Aviation AMA 875 Fifteenth St NW. Washington DC 20005
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/01
Page Numbers: 54, 94, 95, 96
INITIATED IN 1969 under join sponsor ship Washington State Air National Guard Academy Model Aero nautics Model Aviation Hall Fame made nine awards through 1971 AMA took over sole responsibility program 1972 Since time mer AMA presidents current pres ident have served Hall Fame Se lection Committee Walt Good himself Hall Fameras chairman Objectives recognize candidates out past well currently deserving candidates Thus Hall Fame considers candidates ages periods activity past AMA presidents uniquely qualified fulfill objectives since themselves aeromodeling pioneers present-day leaders Most AMA presidents could qualify Hall Fame Five have hon ored no past president may vote himself group consider nominations other sources cur rent Committee also known Coun cil Past Presidents includes follow ing current members dates AMA presidency Irwin G Ohlsson 1943-46 C 0 Wright 1948-49 Kenneth G Held 1950-51 Frank B Bushey 1952 Keith H Storey 1953-56 Claude McCullough 1957 Dr Walter Good 1958-60 Peter J Sotich 1961-62 John Worth 1963 Maynard L Hill 1964 Howard E John son 1965-66 Clifford G Weirick 1967-68 John E Patton 1969-70 John E Clem ens incumbent 24 nominations 1976 Hall Fame selection committee narrowed down five per nor mal balloting procedures Description winners follow Anyone would like submit nomination 1977 should request application AMA HQ submit same before next March 31 Harold deBolt owner former deBolt Model Engineering Company recently changed deBolt Radio Control Buffalo NY known Hal affectionally Pappy numerous aeromodeling friends throughout US Canada career spans almost 50 years since began organizing inter-club contests Geneva NY during twenties competed rubber power until 1938 won Free Flight Gas Rome NY contest flew FF until end WW II began impressive string victories Control Line Speed Stunt During career has held four World National CL Speed records Hals aeromodeling endeavors include RC pioneered early radio-control model air craft kits Trainer Rebel designs have taught thousands fly RC interest RC Pattern carried him top places National Competition earned him spot US team World Championships 1960 placed 7th Turning Pylon Racing Pappy deBolt won local regional national honors category also held FAI Closed Course RC Distance Record 1944 present deBolt has pub lished over 13 designs kitted 45 models has also produced six different accessories models including first dural landing gears electric powerdriven RC servos Hal organized five model airplane clubs cluding first Navy model club Patuxent Naval Air Base Maryland has directed numerous contests served both AMA Control Line Radio Control Contest Boards well AMA Vice President 1958 became AMA Fellow Life Mem ber Hal continues today active competi tor RC Pylon Racing industry leader Frank Ehling native New Jersey now living Maryland has modeler over 50 years early commercial success cut ting selling balsa wood home still high school continued page 94 54 Model Aviation Above Henry Struck free-flight gas model seta world speed record 1950 Right Chet Lanzo Caudron scale model flown early Nats Below L R Mernl C Hamburg de ceasedearly organizer Frank Ehling AMAs Tee Dir Harold Pappy deBolt 1976 Hall Fame Awards CL Navy Carrier/Perry continued page 32 some Profile Carrier models illegal also un safe Nats year large Perfect clip failed during pull-test sub jected 25-lb load well-known Carrier modeler name will mention lost Class II model year Perfect clip up line failed flight Ive seen similar accidents other events photograph accompanying column depicts Pylon brand line connec tors Sullivan clips come two sizes rated 80 lb 110 lb other type clip will use have made myself photo also shows wrapped line terminations thimbles recom mended rule book two-line con struction Wrapped lines stronger crimped terminations easier inspect possible damage also easy make set can made watching favorite TV show thimbles available Perfect sleeves crimped line ends Sullivan serving wire included Larger thimbles included free small package modeling hardware buy local hobby shop Dont take chance losing air plane engine possibly injuring spectator fellow modeler right first time dont have again Soapbox Department numerous proposals before CLCB require reward realistic Profile Carrier models would like very much see realistic models event have talked Carrier modelers agree problems however almost proposals principal concern existing models made obsolete rule change mandatory require ment scale outlines close re semblance would make existing models illegal Scale bonus points can used effectively points awarded few enough non-scale existing models automatically eliminated competition requirement 5% scale tolerance however would eliminate kit airplaneseven G-S Bearcat think good idea Review proposals thinking about would like solve problems Get ready cross proposals would like add realism Profile event Write CLCB represen tative tell him support opposition various proposals way better event through participation rules-making process No has right complain about rules has never taken time let CLCB representative know opinions Richard L Perry 5016 Angelita Ave. Dayton OH 45424 Tutor ide Vries continued page 45 trailing edges Triangular stock added aft fuselage serve widened stabilizer platform fin pro vide reinforced fin/stabilizer gluing joint prototype model bit wood inlet lower edge rudder commercial tailwheel assembly chosen would fit 3/16thick surface long 3/32 music wire tailwheel strut will work other tailwheel bracketsand hold eter tailwheel Extra rudder hinges four recommended assure good rudder action reliable tailwheel steering Nothing much left covering radio installation always-onerous details finishing model Add windshield front dowel glassed areas use 030 clear buytrate plastic windshield windows Epoxy wing hole-down dowels place Bolt engine landing gear place use 2 diame ter main wheels Most radios lostin cavernous fuselage Tutor Theres lots room swathe receiver batteries anti-vibration foam protective plastic baggies Use servo trays fuselage installation making sure theyre posi tioned no strain placed connecting wires wires aile ron servo Theres no problem balancing Tutor fact receiver 450-mah battery prototype model positioned aft servos against fuselage former balance point slightly forward wing spars Flying airfoil computer-plotted 9 Clark-Y section model slightlyheavy 4 pounds slightly-underpowered purpose tail-dragger Make sure models balanced main gear tailwheel track straight ahead Triple-check everything first-flight check-list fire er up Like high-winged models Tutor rudder airplanethe aile rons arent too effective hence sugges tion plans ailerons should extended full rib-bay side Theres lot rudder elevator area use gingerly until have feel effectiveness Remember Tutor designed react like scale model pattern ship takeoff wind above 10 knots Tutor will leap air par ticularly helper holds model run engine up maximum revs Fly rudder until its well up can check effect aile rons Landings made almostlevel attitude since thats way gear set Rudder elevator effective gliding speeds final approach may played almost down stalling speed So use Tutor build up flying time proficiency build precise beautiful complex examples model-building art Hall Fame/i 976 continued page 54 Plans 80 different Ehling designed planes have published model ing magazines through years original designs have kitted Jetco Jasco Scientific Polks designs have won great number contests have responsible starting new trends model plane design Since Franks models designed newer young er modelers mind simple fool proof yet always maintained high level per form ance As result model designs instru mental attracting young people aeromodeling field Ebling has always innovator early competitor expertise recognizing loop holes rules has contributed success Technical Director Academy Model Aeronautics 20s competition rules much simpler today Intended new compressed-air model motors rules stated power may used famous story has contest Frank waited until other fliers turn called timer plane tiny thought too small successfuland string attached ran cigar box Ehling launched ship offi cial flight opening box Out flew pigeon pulling model aloft 00S max Franks crowning achievement Delta Dart No single model design has done create good will good publicity model aviation well introduce young sters over world wonderful sport building flying model planes Hundreds thousands kits have produced date profit Ebling other personal satisfaction since donated design AMA model industry As Technical Director Academy Model Aeronautics also Advertising Manager AMAs monthly magazine Model Aviation Frank currently key figure national organization very much respect ed everyone model aviation industry abilities accomplishments Few men aeromodeling well known over world 94 Model Aviation COX ENGINES COX/SANWA R/C SYSTEMS AIRTRONICS KITS Send C complete catalog 1525 E Warner Ave Santa Ana CA 92702 HOBBIES Four exciting historically important aircraft plastic kit form Williams Brothers must additions serious collection GAMMA $298 \4iLLAMS 1172 SCALE CLASSICS OUR DEALER OR ORDER DIRECT ADDING 15% POSTAGE AND HANDLING SEND 25 FOR COMPLETE CATALOG DEPT MA 181 PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 92069 Merrill C Hamburg deceased aviation pioneer educator national prominence earned Bachelor Science degree Wayne University 1927 MA 1942 dedicated aeromodeler 1928 Sec retary/Treasurer Airplane Model League America co-sponsored American Boy National Aeronautic Associationthe AMLA forerunner Academy Model Aeronautics Hamburg believed founder Detroit Model Airplane Club started several school clubs during ca reer manual arts training teacher 1923 through 1942 directed national com petition 1928 1929 1930 Hamburgs professional association affilia tions impressive academic endeav ors including Engineering Society De troit American Vocational Association Ameri can Council Industrial Arts Supervisors National Education Assn wrote Beginning Fly 1929 Demonstrations Laboratory Exercises Science Aeronautics 1944 co-authored Amer ican Student Flyer 1942 also Riding Air 1942 1944 1927 1931 Hamburg wrote aviation series American Boy later syndicated 55 daily newspa pers throughout US Makes series Detroit News 1931-1942 syndicated 30 newspapers series six articles Popular Science during 1931 also model designer Baby ROG other designs distributed George Warner Detroit Outstanding educator aeromodeling pioneer author scholar late Merrill C Ham burg rates distinguished Hall Famers Willis C Brown first AMA president 1936-37 served Hall Fame Committee until death 1975 proud nominate Hamburg final act service AMA Willis felt recognition long overdue Chester Lanzo Valley City Ohio has active aeromodeler over 50 years member US Wakefield Team 1936 first Nats Radio Control winner 1937 winner rubber-powered Out door Stick event 1940 has held records Outdoor Stick Cabin Rubber Speed An outstanding designer Lanzos work has published Air Trails Flying Models Air World Model Airplane News 1930s through 1960s Burd Models kitted several free-flight designs have successfully flown com petition Chets outdoor rubber models set trends forerunners majority contest win ners over 30-year period has said novices became experts using Lanzos design knowledge ingenuity contributed contest wins today 300 sq rubber winner 1940 Nats considered competitive Chester Lanzo still very active flier designs 30s arc currently popu lar Old Timer events has concentrated re cently RC soaring no newcomer radio control Long before World War II flew indoor rubber-powered RC model used powerful transmitter radiate energy heated up taut wire model move rudder Chet also achieved some fame 1949 Nats used RC free-flight glider rules time didnt say couldnt done Chet did got immediate Contest Board ruling against use RC FF recently Chet has used RC help retrieve FF models during test flying Lanzo has other distinction uni versally admired gentle man has friends everywhere attest pleasant personal ity mild manner yet acknowledged great competitoran outstanding combi nation Henry Struck Lyme Conn dedicated creative prolific aeromodel de signers has nearly 40 years January 1977 95 'IRTISS C-46 $795 MARTIN B-lOB $495 Featuring selection configurations decal markings BOEING 247 $495 Model Aviation Hall Fame make Nominations 1977 Because generally realized everyone invited make nominations case 1977 early deadline April 30 following information compiled convenience Note instructions below advise information presented Nomination Form available writing AMA Headquarters Purpose Model Aviation Hall Fame has established recognize aero modelers have made outstanding contributions model aviation over years contributions having improved hobby increased its prestige stature year several modelers selected members Model Aviation Hall Fame selection based individuals contributions model aviation competitor designer experimenter leader organizer Contest Director writer pub lisher manufacturerand other related activities emphasis accumulated contribution categories over period years program operated Academy Model Aeronautics Hall Fame Selection Committee Council Past AMA Presidents accumulated knowl edge American aeromodeling aeromodelers unparalleled Eligibility person eligible nomination Hall Fame 1 A modeler has made kinds contributions listed above 2 US citizen 3 An AMA non-AMA member 4 Living deceased 5 Nominated submission nomination form sponsor knows contributions Mechanism Nomination sponsor should submit nomination form AMA HOModel Aviation Hall Fame prior April 30 1977 Forms available AMA HQ Nominations may submitted person club organization USA Selection 1 year Hall Fame Committee composed Council Past AMA Presidents will select five Hall Fame recipients nominations have submitted least three recipients must living 2 Announcements presentations Hall Fame Awards will made appropriate model aviation occasions during remainder year FULL-SIZE PLANS No 169 Dennyplane$400 RC version famed cabin model kit 1937 19- 25 No 170Fast Blasta 00 CL AMA Fast Combat noted designer Richard Wilkens Na 171Dixie-Gal$300 FF Class 09 high-performance airplane Na 172Tutor0$325 RC Cabin model scale-like performance 25-35 No 173TicTac$200 FF all-balsa profile 02 Bob Stalick design Short Seamew 40-powered class i carrier model good prototype lends itself innovations $300 Kloud King 15-19 RC Old-Timer Free Flight based upon 1938 record breaker FF $400 Wiley Post Biplane Petite durable scale design either rubber tail wagger pulse rudder $225 Max-a-Million fleet free flights problem good A/B FAI $375 Sneat Sport RC glider simple job can flown engine $275 Ernie Violette OH comet CL Scale 1974 Nats first-place winner classic twin $900 Novice simple beginners A-i Nordic constructed entirely sheet balsa $150 GollyGeeWhiz Dan Rutherfords simple Half-A powered combat job turns dime $150 cathexis Dave Parsons FAI FF has auto-elevator rudder prop brake - $450 Gremlin Sturdy aerobatic RC biplane flies well 35s up 60s $300 4-Bits 40-powered RC soo club Racer has winning ways Good sport too $400 Semi-Pro Contest-winning H L glider has pop-up tail dethermalizer $100 HaIf-Korda rubber John Oldenkamps 1 /2-size all-balsa Old-Timer.. $175 Hooptee Mk Ill John Kilsdonks CL Rat Racer involves latest state-of-the-art $175 Rebel Update famed deBolt RC kit Rudder/Elevator/Enginefor 1 5s 5 Altair Class A-B Free Flight conversion data other classes $400 Gee Bee Model Y 40-powered RC stand-off scale great old-time racers $500 callisto superb Standard Class RC sailplane also took Nats first $400 Hyperion Mk V Don Chanceys classic Nordic A-2 competed U S team $275 Fieseler Storch RC scale model 23-45 5-channel has both slots flaps $400 Ambivalent RC assist FF 29-35 2 chat can converted sport 0 candle Wind Half-A free flight 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rubber power top job its day will delight old-timer $275 Flying Flag Fran McElwees 60-powered RC saucer Show Teams sport $675 Tercel Keith Trostles 1/2A CL Stunt ship flies escellent pattern $200 Mariha RC Scale sailplaneand no harder build typical soarers 50 Sunday Sportster RC rudder Uses Ace foam wing Design Ken Willard 049 $250 Sno-Bird Standout Nordic A/2 byJim Walters light thermal conditions $400 Tiger Moth Documentation outline drawing scale plan 13 span $175 Pogo PC Formula Pylon racer deBolt based full-scale Owl $750 Midget Mustang CL 1975-1976 Nate winning Goodyear John Ballard $200 Nothing Fancy RC biplane 35 engines pretty handles beautifully.. $825 Fokker D-23 CL profile push-pull fighter35 tractor 15-25 pusher.. $400 Simitar RC spectacular flying-wing 15 fin-mounted tractor $300 Circle numbers plans wish order 101103104106111 112114115 117118120121123124125126129 130131134135136137138139141 145146 147149150151152153 156157158159160161 165166167168169 162163 155 164 170171172173 NAME STREET CT ATE Hall Fame continued work has published Flying Aces Air Trails Model Builder Model Airplane News Numerous kits designs pro duced Berkeley Company through years Strucks New Ruler 1940 popular free-flights ever Other famil iar designs include Trail Blazer Flying Cloud Sinbad Interstate Cadet Stinson Sentinel Apache KGS Record Hound 1937 Hank started Queens NY Aero Model Association 1961 SCATTA Con necticut 1963 RC Propbusters Conn served President still very active Club Secretary has served nationally FF Contest Board chairman currently New England area representative As competitor Struck National Cham pion 1941 holds Nats record won Scale 1938 41 46 retire perpetual trophy won Indoor Outdoor FE 1935 door 1938 triple winner 1940 Indoor Outdoor won place 1937 Wakefield Team year after another Hall Famer Chester Lanzo directed lo cal regional competition during 1964-70 1950 world FE gas model speed record stood 20 years model now Smithsonian Institution Henry has avid experimenter research aerodynamics including ducted wings smoke-tunnel work RC meteorolog ical probes 1950 through 1968 has spent lifetime organizing par ticipating Indoor Outdoor Free Flight Control Line RC activities Over 50 plans designs have published 45 kitted Struck active FAI Team Competition Currently Henry Struck involved light aircraft autopilot systems design new amphibious light plane Like Chet Lanzo Henry gentle men tough competitor friends everywhereone respected pioneers still active ADVERTISERS INDEX Ace Radio Control Inc80 Americas Hobby Center Inc92 Andrews Aircraft Model Co93 Coverite3388 Cox Hobbies94 Cumberland Press83 Du-Bro Products Inc87 Flyline Models88 Fox Mfg Company79 Fusite Emerson Electric Co85 Carl Goldberg Models18 Grish Brothers92 K&BMfg83 Pactra Industries Inc91 Peck-Polymers90 Progress Mfg Company82 Pylon Publications81 RC Buyers Guide10 RC Sportsman12 Sig Mfg Company1 Sterling Models Inc86 Sullivan Products Inc84 Top Flight Models Inc3 VI 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