RC Soaring n Blakeslee BEFORE get report RC Soaring 1986 Nats Ill have start out very sad announcement have yet heard Dan Pruss passed away end June Dan ModelAviations RC Soaring columnist tireless booster types model Sailplanes will able count things did great hobby/sport will truly missed Id like share following piece Skip Miller Dan US F3B team man ager first three teams 1977 79 81 5k vas ateainmemberin77 and79and won first-ever World Championships South Africa 1977 very close friends Memory Dan Pruss Skip Miller good humor small wrinkles face childlike expressions tells latest Sailplane gizmo gadget has found trip Europe man always displayed class own self-developed selfassured yet somehow made feel com fortable grounded connected 50 Model Aviation event officials workersbless em Group L shot Includes Betsy Coppersmith Front Second Row L-R Fran OlixAssistant ED Marshal Long Ken Ewald Dave Haertel Back Row L-R Carl Luft Brian Harley Event Director Jeff Troy Lisa Troy Carol Seidel Wlnchmaster Frank NesterR shows launch setup Davey Systems winch line-retriever two 12-volt batteries parallel fed 40-amp charger charger powered 5KW generator Other wlnchmasters Rosse Butterfield Brian Harley Walt Rauscher 00 C, 0 00 C, 0 00 C, 0 mm 00 z C, 0 00 C, 0 00 C 0 00 z Open Standard classwinnerJack Hamilton L original-design Skyjack right Brian AgnewL Ft Meyers FL justcompleted last flight contest dad guy middle last timer Don Heinrich Troy Ml Planes Sagitta 600 Terry Edmonds Llowa City IA two original designs Standard-class 10 Unlimited-class Callisto MA plan No 383 Tom Brlghtblll RPortland OR two Dodgson Design ships Unlimited-class Windsong Two-Meter-class Pixie 5 1 RC Soaring n Blakeslee Dan waged toughest battles yet know wouldnt say lost am proud have called friend dont know Good Ones go away Maybe appreci ate efforts contributions Dan always set example standards others should compare has attained highest respect Fellowship Aero modeling worldwide hard work sincerity effort foremost integrity have known no man character grace friendly style paramount spirit courageous Ill always remember Dan man always looked up 1986 Soaring Nats held grassy farm field belonging McNeese State Univer sity just outside Lake Charles LA two words has HOT HUMID day temperatures about degree off all-time records drink water Gatorade constantly stay shade much possible keep broiling brains Funny thing though once launched plane concerns about heat disappeared 100% concentration devoted flying Aside heat flying conditions excellent throughout four days fairly constant breeze west varied mmL 00 C 0 00 cj 0 00 C 0 mm 00 0 C 0 mm 00 C 0 00 0 Cl 0 00 November 1986 51 Dave Johnson LPortland OR flew three classes two Dodgson Design planes Unlimited Windsong Standard TwoMeter Pixie 01 Florida Swamp Fox Leon Kincaid R gets well-known Scooter MA plan No 422 ready go Its Mickey Mouse No its Tom Nielson LPortland OR Two-Meter Pixie Fellows background Julian Tamez Mark Hoffman Betsy Coppersmith RBlue Bell PA chief scorekeeper also events female contestant Paul Carlson lovelywife Lynne L checkthe air I-lane IS rauls original Prodigya Two-Metercraftthat caused sensation Twelveyear-old Rusty Smith CRDade City FL Junior contestant took home trophies three events RC Soaring n Blakeslee almost nothing up 10-12 mph range Except day conditions first thing morning fairly liftless put early starters disadvantage Conditions during day normal periods good lift big sink general improved day wore field definitely tight side safety Most landing approaches made low over cars canopies Several planes landed onor ineach Fortunately no mishaps involving personal injury Winch lines could stretched 750 feet About 80 feet behind winches solid stand tall trees necessitated putting two landing circles down toward turnarounds left winch lines about 100yard walk sometimes sprint get winches circles trees caught few planes also beneficial side Fliers found breeze deflecting up over usually created slopetype lift Some pilots used several minutes time particular Windsong cutting back forth close trees everyone asked Whos flying because wasnt anyone circle Flying Tom Jones Houston standing near trees sure didnt put plane last minute Tom raced circle land Good trick second year Event Director Jeff Troy crew officials mostly Valley Forge Signal Seekers enough praise can given Jeff Assistant Event Director Fran Olix Flight Line Director Tom Kozel winchmasters scorekeepers impounders great work asked contestants felt about contest no exception responses included following Best Nats Ive attended Well-run Very professional Excellent crew comments chance Jeff kept saying nothing during contest true organized topnotch crew set tone things done Id like quote letter Jeff sent volunteers just prior Nats contest beingrun forthe egos 52 Model Aviation legendary Walt Good L props Samun flight Fellows background Dave Stone L Carl Raichie Team Mexico R Connie Jones Waco TX third left hosted friends Mexico City Louis Mungula Jr Sr L Marisol Mungula Center Roberto Guzman son Jorge R Jorge won Senior Two-Meter 00 ON 0 00 ON z Cl 0 00 ON Cl 0 00 ON Cl 0 mm 00 ON Cl 0 00 ON hm Cl 0 00 ON Flier Connie Jones stands well backas Jack Hamilton prepares launch onnios /4sc5lO Jantar took lot muscle launch Ed Whyte has won Scale atthe Nats once betore wim mis i us i no grasatripped up ROG launch year damaged model pilot figures sure add realism Bob Cartwright LIttle Rock AR launches scale Slingaby T49B Capstan took third Jeff Troy minds winch RC Soaring officials serve contestants responsibility see rules upheld scores properly handled impound carefully managed questions politely answered Know what own job take care contestants first Doesnt explain lot pilots briefing Monday night contestants realized going treated friendly fair fashion responded cooperating officials throughout contest Con sidering heat should have shortened tempers fun way Nats went off remarkable gives much credit officials contestants alike Open age category 63 Unlimited entries 66 Standard 61 Two-Meter malting total 190 Since contest ants figure might well get moneys worth entered two three classes Eliminating multiple entries 82 fliers Open Seniors ages 15-19 five Unlimiteds five Standards six Two-Meters actual number fliers seven lone Junior entry Rusty Smith age 12 Dade City FL Rusty flew three classes scores would have put him top half Open two events five Scale entries figures down substantially last year 120 Unlimited 107 Standard 95 Two-Meter maybe some tip hot would favorable side small field would have problem people Fliers organized 15 flight groups according radio frequency 12 13 contestants group draw morning see would lucky group go first Tuesday first day flying Group Six drawn immediately called fly Group Seven called Ready area Group Eight Standby area system kept things moving along nicely because soon Group Six turned transmitters Group Sevens transmitters pins handed out moved funnel end funnel Tom Kozel made winch assignments Once flier winch hooked up winchinaster gave OK off happening succeeding groups being called Ready Standby Yes PA system worked Four Davey Systems winches retrievers laid out V-belt-drive winches have different torque/speed characteristics usual direct-drive long-shaft Ford-starter-motor winches retrievers worked well fact pace contest couldnt have maintained Skilled operators also essen tial contestants really appreciated great work winchmasters did sitting sun day Three cheers Two things Jeff Fran insisted onwas flier being ready transmitter taken out impound having different timer flight class multiple entries quick pace usable timers premium gave chance meet lots people As case last year no score sheets handed out timer took stopwatch scorers simply told time whether landing out circle way task Seven-Minute International Continued page 145 Byron Blakeslee November 1986 00 ON Cr 0 00 ON Cr 0 00 ON 0 00 ON 0 00 ON Cr 0 00 ON Cr 0 00 ON 53 Rusty Smith Center needs help Event Director Jeff Troy L Assistant ED Fran Olix R hold hardware won years Nats Senior contestant Mike Garton recipient Sid Axeirod Memorial Scholarship Its worth $1 OOO Scott Christensen R made presentation Tom Brightbill R has just made presentation Hi Johnson Trophyto Leon Kincald Center award given tothe flieracoring points anyclass connotesthe winner Soaring competition Event Director Jeff Troy left Realize Genuine Improvement RC Flying Geometron Transmitter Support Completely frees hands control sticks levers nothing way Allows concentrate flying because dont have hold transmitter operating controls Provides full four corner stick mobility Improves accuracy stick movement because transmitter held stable Adjusts two-stick Tx modifications adapt able single stick Tx easy change support plate Simple adluatments arm length shoulder size Transmitter secured safety catch can removed replaced second yet cannot accidentally fall out PURCHASE ALL THREE ITEMS See dealer order direct GEOMETRON CO INC 12 INGLESIDE ROAD LEXINGTON MA 02173 617 861-6526 Extremely comfortable use wear Put take off instant hat No belts buckles straps no cord around neck Wearing support transmitter stays place carry plane Doubles ideal ground support offers perfect accessibility keeps transmitter off ground Ruggedly built heat treated aluminum finished heavy duty anodize Assembled stainless steel fasteners Designed constructed extended use SflA plus 5300 jasJ shippiOg 995O $99Q PROVEN TO BE TREMENDOUS HELP FOR BOTH BEGINNERS AND EXPERTS! Plus $150 shipping coo 300 add5ssal cash o money order Ohio ciwoes eels ohiy cofiboesad US Mass residents add 5% LCD TIMER/STOPWATCH Counts up down preset hold additive features Time out sounds alarm auto shut off Easy read outdoors lithium battery 21 95e PROTECTIVE BAG Made space age aluminum coated nylon Reflects suns heat protects Tx dirt dust special fast acting closure YOU USE IT YOU WILL NEVER FLY WITHOUT IT Nats RC Soar/Blakeslee Continued page 53 Duration 100-point bonus landing 25-meter-diameter circle Points per flight 420 perfect 700 plus 100 landing making 520 max points per flight Two flights per day four days makes total maximum 4160 points class know what youre thinking nowwho won OK fun part winner Open Unlimited highly-coveted Hi Johnson Award highest score class other Leon Kincaid itinerant senior citizen now collects mail Key West Open Standard taken another old timer Jack Hamilton Dallas TX let out secrets dont think fellows would mind hint Leon Jack same age combined years 120 hope us over 50 story Nats other remarkable per formance young Paul Carison Urbana IL Going last flight Friday Paul led Two-Meter 162 points over Brian Agnew led Standard 77 points over Jack Hamilton third Unlimited 39 points behind Leon Kincaid 33 behind Tom Brightbill story accomplished single Two-Meter plane model Pauls original-design Prodigyof later Unfortunately Paul dropped nearly two minutes last Standard flight let Jack slip ahead 28 points Brian Agnew third Al Scidmore Terry Edmonds Paul took Two-Meter comfortable 162 points over Brian followed Julian Tamez Terry Edmonds again Unlimited Paul kept position behind Leon Tom 39 points ahead fourthplacer Bob Wilkosz Terry finished tenth class Brian fourteenth scores gave Paul very convincing win what prestigious award US Soaring Lee Renaud memorial Trophy highest total points us three classes Paul scored total 12190 points followed last years winner Terry Edmonds 11508 Brian Agnew next 11496 Tom Brightbill 11458 points has pointed out Brian also flew same Two Meter ship three classesa Sagitta 600 Its time reassess thinking little plane cant compete big Getting back open Unlimited minute Leon Kincaid finished 4150 points facile figures will quickly calculate just 10 points off perfect score previously mentioned Ten seconds out 56 minutes flying aint too bad Tom Brightbill scored 4149 points Somebody declaredthe winner money close tie can get L Johnnie Casb urns I C Trainers 60 Size40 Size20 Size See local dealer call us special prices Friday night Awards Banquet Tom asked present Hi Johnson Trophy Leon Tom talked about traveling back AMA HQ recently seeing very impressive perpetual Hi Johnson Trophy display said proud would make Sailplaner have name inscribed standing ovation Leon Tom very popular win Class stuffi Speaking banquet another excellent job Event Director accomplished Jeff organized MCed over 100 attendance secured sufficient door prizes everyone received something Trophies nice plaques went down tenth three Open classes three Scale three Senior class plus three Rusty Smith Junior class made lot awarding Jeff third final Special Award presented the Senior fliers try Its Sid Axelrod $1000 scholarship award all-around performance design skill knowledge Scott Christensen made award behalf Axelrod family Mike Garton Iowa Mike won Senior Unlimited Standard third Two-Meter Also finishing well last years Axelrod winner Alex Bereczky second Senior Unlimited also Two-Meter Jorge Guzman Mexico City won Senior Two-Meter second Standard FLYS GREAT IDEAL BEGINNERS AIRPLANE THAT BUILDS IN HALF THE TIME Jig built balsa fuselage 90% Built wing Excellent instructions first time builder Full size plans Decal forms windshield JOHNNIE CASBURN MANUFACTURING CO 5715-SE E Rosedale Fort Worth TX 76112 Day 817/451-7537 t 817/572-1452 November1986145 ACT Y SAFE OXY unique two-component epoxy laminating system developed offer user safest highest quality laminating resin available 11/2 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RC Soaring n Blakeslee BEFORE get report RC Soaring 1986 Nats Ill have start out very sad announcement have yet heard Dan Pruss passed away end June Dan ModelAviations RC Soaring columnist tireless booster types model Sailplanes will able count things did great hobby/sport will truly missed Id like share following piece Skip Miller Dan US F3B team man ager first three teams 1977 79 81 5k vas ateainmemberin77 and79and won first-ever World Championships South Africa 1977 very close friends Memory Dan Pruss Skip Miller good humor small wrinkles face childlike expressions tells latest Sailplane gizmo gadget has found trip Europe man always displayed class own self-developed selfassured yet somehow made feel com fortable grounded connected 50 Model Aviation event officials workersbless em Group L shot Includes Betsy Coppersmith Front Second Row L-R Fran OlixAssistant ED Marshal Long Ken Ewald Dave Haertel Back Row L-R Carl Luft Brian Harley Event Director Jeff Troy Lisa Troy Carol Seidel Wlnchmaster Frank NesterR shows launch setup Davey Systems winch line-retriever two 12-volt batteries parallel fed 40-amp charger charger powered 5KW generator Other wlnchmasters Rosse Butterfield Brian Harley Walt Rauscher 00 C, 0 00 C, 0 00 C, 0 mm 00 z C, 0 00 C, 0 00 C 0 00 z Open Standard classwinnerJack Hamilton L original-design Skyjack right Brian AgnewL Ft Meyers FL justcompleted last flight contest dad guy middle last timer Don Heinrich Troy Ml Planes Sagitta 600 Terry Edmonds Llowa City IA two original designs Standard-class 10 Unlimited-class Callisto MA plan No 383 Tom Brlghtblll RPortland OR two Dodgson Design ships Unlimited-class Windsong Two-Meter-class Pixie 5 1 RC Soaring n Blakeslee Dan waged toughest battles yet know wouldnt say lost am proud have called friend dont know Good Ones go away Maybe appreci ate efforts contributions Dan always set example standards others should compare has attained highest respect Fellowship Aero modeling worldwide hard work sincerity effort foremost integrity have known no man character grace friendly style paramount spirit courageous Ill always remember Dan man always looked up 1986 Soaring Nats held grassy farm field belonging McNeese State Univer sity just outside Lake Charles LA two words has HOT HUMID day temperatures about degree off all-time records drink water Gatorade constantly stay shade much possible keep broiling brains Funny thing though once launched plane concerns about heat disappeared 100% concentration devoted flying Aside heat flying conditions excellent throughout four days fairly constant breeze west varied mmL 00 C 0 00 cj 0 00 C 0 mm 00 0 C 0 mm 00 C 0 00 0 Cl 0 00 November 1986 51 Dave Johnson LPortland OR flew three classes two Dodgson Design planes Unlimited Windsong Standard TwoMeter Pixie 01 Florida Swamp Fox Leon Kincaid R gets well-known Scooter MA plan No 422 ready go Its Mickey Mouse No its Tom Nielson LPortland OR Two-Meter Pixie Fellows background Julian Tamez Mark Hoffman Betsy Coppersmith RBlue Bell PA chief scorekeeper also events female contestant Paul Carlson lovelywife Lynne L checkthe air I-lane IS rauls original Prodigya Two-Metercraftthat caused sensation Twelveyear-old Rusty Smith CRDade City FL Junior contestant took home trophies three events RC Soaring n Blakeslee almost nothing up 10-12 mph range Except day conditions first thing morning fairly liftless put early starters disadvantage Conditions during day normal periods good lift big sink general improved day wore field definitely tight side safety Most landing approaches made low over cars canopies Several planes landed onor ineach Fortunately no mishaps involving personal injury Winch lines could stretched 750 feet About 80 feet behind winches solid stand tall trees necessitated putting two landing circles down toward turnarounds left winch lines about 100yard walk sometimes sprint get winches circles trees caught few planes also beneficial side Fliers found breeze deflecting up over usually created slopetype lift Some pilots used several minutes time particular Windsong cutting back forth close trees everyone asked Whos flying because wasnt anyone circle Flying Tom Jones Houston standing near trees sure didnt put plane last minute Tom raced circle land Good trick second year Event Director Jeff Troy crew officials mostly Valley Forge Signal Seekers enough praise can given Jeff Assistant Event Director Fran Olix Flight Line Director Tom Kozel winchmasters scorekeepers impounders great work asked contestants felt about contest no exception responses included following Best Nats Ive attended Well-run Very professional Excellent crew comments chance Jeff kept saying nothing during contest true organized topnotch crew set tone things done Id like quote letter Jeff sent volunteers just prior Nats contest beingrun forthe egos 52 Model Aviation legendary Walt Good L props Samun flight Fellows background Dave Stone L Carl Raichie Team Mexico R Connie Jones Waco TX third left hosted friends Mexico City Louis Mungula Jr Sr L Marisol Mungula Center Roberto Guzman son Jorge R Jorge won Senior Two-Meter 00 ON 0 00 ON z Cl 0 00 ON Cl 0 00 ON Cl 0 mm 00 ON Cl 0 00 ON hm Cl 0 00 ON Flier Connie Jones stands well backas Jack Hamilton prepares launch onnios /4sc5lO Jantar took lot muscle launch Ed Whyte has won Scale atthe Nats once betore wim mis i us i no grasatripped up ROG launch year damaged model pilot figures sure add realism Bob Cartwright LIttle Rock AR launches scale Slingaby T49B Capstan took third Jeff Troy minds winch RC Soaring officials serve contestants responsibility see rules upheld scores properly handled impound carefully managed questions politely answered Know what own job take care contestants first Doesnt explain lot pilots briefing Monday night contestants realized going treated friendly fair fashion responded cooperating officials throughout contest Con sidering heat should have shortened tempers fun way Nats went off remarkable gives much credit officials contestants alike Open age category 63 Unlimited entries 66 Standard 61 Two-Meter malting total 190 Since contest ants figure might well get moneys worth entered two three classes Eliminating multiple entries 82 fliers Open Seniors ages 15-19 five Unlimiteds five Standards six Two-Meters actual number fliers seven lone Junior entry Rusty Smith age 12 Dade City FL Rusty flew three classes scores would have put him top half Open two events five Scale entries figures down substantially last year 120 Unlimited 107 Standard 95 Two-Meter maybe some tip hot would favorable side small field would have problem people Fliers organized 15 flight groups according radio frequency 12 13 contestants group draw morning see would lucky group go first Tuesday first day flying Group Six drawn immediately called fly Group Seven called Ready area Group Eight Standby area system kept things moving along nicely because soon Group Six turned transmitters Group Sevens transmitters pins handed out moved funnel end funnel Tom Kozel made winch assignments Once flier winch hooked up winchinaster gave OK off happening succeeding groups being called Ready Standby Yes PA system worked Four Davey Systems winches retrievers laid out V-belt-drive winches have different torque/speed characteristics usual direct-drive long-shaft Ford-starter-motor winches retrievers worked well fact pace contest couldnt have maintained Skilled operators also essen tial contestants really appreciated great work winchmasters did sitting sun day Three cheers Two things Jeff Fran insisted onwas flier being ready transmitter taken out impound having different timer flight class multiple entries quick pace usable timers premium gave chance meet lots people As case last year no score sheets handed out timer took stopwatch scorers simply told time whether landing out circle way task Seven-Minute International Continued page 145 Byron Blakeslee November 1986 00 ON Cr 0 00 ON Cr 0 00 ON 0 00 ON 0 00 ON Cr 0 00 ON Cr 0 00 ON 53 Rusty Smith Center needs help Event Director Jeff Troy L Assistant ED Fran Olix R hold hardware won years Nats Senior contestant Mike Garton recipient Sid Axeirod Memorial Scholarship Its worth $1 OOO Scott Christensen R made presentation Tom Brightbill R has just made presentation Hi Johnson Trophyto Leon Kincald Center award given tothe flieracoring points anyclass connotesthe winner Soaring competition Event Director Jeff Troy left Realize Genuine Improvement RC Flying Geometron Transmitter Support Completely frees hands control sticks levers nothing way Allows concentrate flying because dont have hold transmitter operating controls Provides full four corner stick mobility Improves accuracy stick movement because transmitter held stable Adjusts two-stick Tx modifications adapt able single stick Tx easy change support plate Simple adluatments arm length shoulder size Transmitter secured safety catch can removed replaced second yet cannot accidentally fall out PURCHASE ALL THREE ITEMS See dealer order direct GEOMETRON CO INC 12 INGLESIDE ROAD LEXINGTON MA 02173 617 861-6526 Extremely comfortable use wear Put take off instant hat No belts buckles straps no cord around neck Wearing support transmitter stays place carry plane Doubles ideal ground support offers perfect accessibility keeps transmitter off ground Ruggedly built heat treated aluminum finished heavy duty anodize Assembled stainless steel fasteners Designed constructed extended use SflA plus 5300 jasJ shippiOg 995O $99Q PROVEN TO BE TREMENDOUS HELP FOR BOTH BEGINNERS AND EXPERTS! Plus $150 shipping coo 300 add5ssal cash o money order Ohio ciwoes eels ohiy cofiboesad US Mass residents add 5% LCD TIMER/STOPWATCH Counts up down preset hold additive features Time out sounds alarm auto shut off Easy read outdoors lithium battery 21 95e PROTECTIVE BAG Made space age aluminum coated nylon Reflects suns heat protects Tx dirt dust special fast acting closure YOU USE IT YOU WILL NEVER FLY WITHOUT IT Nats RC Soar/Blakeslee Continued page 53 Duration 100-point bonus landing 25-meter-diameter circle Points per flight 420 perfect 700 plus 100 landing making 520 max points per flight Two flights per day four days makes total maximum 4160 points class know what youre thinking nowwho won OK fun part winner Open Unlimited highly-coveted Hi Johnson Award highest score class other Leon Kincaid itinerant senior citizen now collects mail Key West Open Standard taken another old timer Jack Hamilton Dallas TX let out secrets dont think fellows would mind hint Leon Jack same age combined years 120 hope us over 50 story Nats other remarkable per formance young Paul Carison Urbana IL Going last flight Friday Paul led Two-Meter 162 points over Brian Agnew led Standard 77 points over Jack Hamilton third Unlimited 39 points behind Leon Kincaid 33 behind Tom Brightbill story accomplished single Two-Meter plane model Pauls original-design Prodigyof later Unfortunately Paul dropped nearly two minutes last Standard flight let Jack slip ahead 28 points Brian Agnew third Al Scidmore Terry Edmonds Paul took Two-Meter comfortable 162 points over Brian followed Julian Tamez Terry Edmonds again Unlimited Paul kept position behind Leon Tom 39 points ahead fourthplacer Bob Wilkosz Terry finished tenth class Brian fourteenth scores gave Paul very convincing win what prestigious award US Soaring Lee Renaud memorial Trophy highest total points us three classes Paul scored total 12190 points followed last years winner Terry Edmonds 11508 Brian Agnew next 11496 Tom Brightbill 11458 points has pointed out Brian also flew same Two Meter ship three classesa Sagitta 600 Its time reassess thinking little plane cant compete big Getting back open Unlimited minute Leon Kincaid finished 4150 points facile figures will quickly calculate just 10 points off perfect score previously mentioned Ten seconds out 56 minutes flying aint too bad Tom Brightbill scored 4149 points Somebody declaredthe winner money close tie can get L Johnnie Casb urns I C Trainers 60 Size40 Size20 Size See local dealer call us special prices Friday night Awards Banquet Tom asked present Hi Johnson Trophy Leon Tom talked about traveling back AMA HQ recently seeing very impressive perpetual Hi Johnson Trophy display said proud would make Sailplaner have name inscribed standing ovation Leon Tom very popular win Class stuffi Speaking banquet another excellent job Event Director accomplished Jeff organized MCed over 100 attendance secured sufficient door prizes everyone received something Trophies nice plaques went down tenth three Open classes three Scale three Senior class plus three Rusty Smith Junior class made lot awarding Jeff third final Special Award presented the Senior fliers try Its Sid Axelrod $1000 scholarship award all-around performance design skill knowledge Scott Christensen made award behalf Axelrod family Mike Garton Iowa Mike won Senior Unlimited Standard third Two-Meter Also finishing well last years Axelrod winner Alex Bereczky second Senior Unlimited also Two-Meter Jorge Guzman Mexico City won Senior Two-Meter second Standard FLYS GREAT IDEAL BEGINNERS AIRPLANE THAT BUILDS IN HALF THE TIME Jig built balsa fuselage 90% Built wing Excellent instructions first time builder Full size plans Decal forms windshield JOHNNIE CASBURN MANUFACTURING CO 5715-SE E Rosedale Fort Worth TX 76112 Day 817/451-7537 t 817/572-1452 November1986145 ACT Y SAFE OXY unique two-component epoxy laminating system developed offer user safest highest quality laminating resin available 11/2 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Nats ailerons since flying conditions wele benign polyhedral planes didnt have give up much way landing maneuverability flying speed straight-wingers wind kicked up might have different story final scores show poly ships top place class However good aileron-planes class little luck could have easily moved ahead Notwithstanding advances aileronplanes Id say interest Paul Carlsons bent-wing Two-Meter Prodigy Paul owns Off Ground Models introduced kit January conventional all-wood kit some high-tech features uses Selig S4061 -096-84 airfoil carbon-fiber-rein forced spars Paul says airfoil works better popular Eppler 205 section spite kits relatively high wood Two-Meter list price $6995 predict sales will zoom serious contest fliers see can duplicate Pauls success local club con tests Its real neat little plane Leon Kincaids series Scooter designs has around some time unfortunately isnt kitted term comes mind examining Leons planes craftsmanship designs relatively simple straight forward 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/11
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RC Soaring n Blakeslee BEFORE get report RC Soaring 1986 Nats Ill have start out very sad announcement have yet heard Dan Pruss passed away end June Dan ModelAviations RC Soaring columnist tireless booster types model Sailplanes will able count things did great hobby/sport will truly missed Id like share following piece Skip Miller Dan US F3B team man ager first three teams 1977 79 81 5k vas ateainmemberin77 and79and won first-ever World Championships South Africa 1977 very close friends Memory Dan Pruss Skip Miller good humor small wrinkles face childlike expressions tells latest Sailplane gizmo gadget has found trip Europe man always displayed class own self-developed selfassured yet somehow made feel com fortable grounded connected 50 Model Aviation event officials workersbless em Group L shot Includes Betsy Coppersmith Front Second Row L-R Fran OlixAssistant ED Marshal Long Ken Ewald Dave Haertel Back Row L-R Carl Luft Brian Harley Event Director Jeff Troy Lisa Troy Carol Seidel Wlnchmaster Frank NesterR shows launch setup Davey Systems winch line-retriever two 12-volt batteries parallel fed 40-amp charger charger powered 5KW generator Other wlnchmasters Rosse Butterfield Brian Harley Walt Rauscher 00 C, 0 00 C, 0 00 C, 0 mm 00 z C, 0 00 C, 0 00 C 0 00 z Open Standard classwinnerJack Hamilton L original-design Skyjack right Brian AgnewL Ft Meyers FL justcompleted last flight contest dad guy middle last timer Don Heinrich Troy Ml Planes Sagitta 600 Terry Edmonds Llowa City IA two original designs Standard-class 10 Unlimited-class Callisto MA plan No 383 Tom Brlghtblll RPortland OR two Dodgson Design ships Unlimited-class Windsong Two-Meter-class Pixie 5 1 RC Soaring n Blakeslee Dan waged toughest battles yet know wouldnt say lost am proud have called friend dont know Good Ones go away Maybe appreci ate efforts contributions Dan always set example standards others should compare has attained highest respect Fellowship Aero modeling worldwide hard work sincerity effort foremost integrity have known no man character grace friendly style paramount spirit courageous Ill always remember Dan man always looked up 1986 Soaring Nats held grassy farm field belonging McNeese State Univer sity just outside Lake Charles LA two words has HOT HUMID day temperatures about degree off all-time records drink water Gatorade constantly stay shade much possible keep broiling brains Funny thing though once launched plane concerns about heat disappeared 100% concentration devoted flying Aside heat flying conditions excellent throughout four days fairly constant breeze west varied mmL 00 C 0 00 cj 0 00 C 0 mm 00 0 C 0 mm 00 C 0 00 0 Cl 0 00 November 1986 51 Dave Johnson LPortland OR flew three classes two Dodgson Design planes Unlimited Windsong Standard TwoMeter Pixie 01 Florida Swamp Fox Leon Kincaid R gets well-known Scooter MA plan No 422 ready go Its Mickey Mouse No its Tom Nielson LPortland OR Two-Meter Pixie Fellows background Julian Tamez Mark Hoffman Betsy Coppersmith RBlue Bell PA chief scorekeeper also events female contestant Paul Carlson lovelywife Lynne L checkthe air I-lane IS rauls original Prodigya Two-Metercraftthat caused sensation Twelveyear-old Rusty Smith CRDade City FL Junior contestant took home trophies three events RC Soaring n Blakeslee almost nothing up 10-12 mph range Except day conditions first thing morning fairly liftless put early starters disadvantage Conditions during day normal periods good lift big sink general improved day wore field definitely tight side safety Most landing approaches made low over cars canopies Several planes landed onor ineach Fortunately no mishaps involving personal injury Winch lines could stretched 750 feet About 80 feet behind winches solid stand tall trees necessitated putting two landing circles down toward turnarounds left winch lines about 100yard walk sometimes sprint get winches circles trees caught few planes also beneficial side Fliers found breeze deflecting up over usually created slopetype lift Some pilots used several minutes time particular Windsong cutting back forth close trees everyone asked Whos flying because wasnt anyone circle Flying Tom Jones Houston standing near trees sure didnt put plane last minute Tom raced circle land Good trick second year Event Director Jeff Troy crew officials mostly Valley Forge Signal Seekers enough praise can given Jeff Assistant Event Director Fran Olix Flight Line Director Tom Kozel winchmasters scorekeepers impounders great work asked contestants felt about contest no exception responses included following Best Nats Ive attended Well-run Very professional Excellent crew comments chance Jeff kept saying nothing during contest true organized topnotch crew set tone things done Id like quote letter Jeff sent volunteers just prior Nats contest beingrun forthe egos 52 Model Aviation legendary Walt Good L props Samun flight Fellows background Dave Stone L Carl Raichie Team Mexico R Connie Jones Waco TX third left hosted friends Mexico City Louis Mungula Jr Sr L Marisol Mungula Center Roberto Guzman son Jorge R Jorge won Senior Two-Meter 00 ON 0 00 ON z Cl 0 00 ON Cl 0 00 ON Cl 0 mm 00 ON Cl 0 00 ON hm Cl 0 00 ON Flier Connie Jones stands well backas Jack Hamilton prepares launch onnios /4sc5lO Jantar took lot muscle launch Ed Whyte has won Scale atthe Nats once betore wim mis i us i no grasatripped up ROG launch year damaged model pilot figures sure add realism Bob Cartwright LIttle Rock AR launches scale Slingaby T49B Capstan took third Jeff Troy minds winch RC Soaring officials serve contestants responsibility see rules upheld scores properly handled impound carefully managed questions politely answered Know what own job take care contestants first Doesnt explain lot pilots briefing Monday night contestants realized going treated friendly fair fashion responded cooperating officials throughout contest Con sidering heat should have shortened tempers fun way Nats went off remarkable gives much credit officials contestants alike Open age category 63 Unlimited entries 66 Standard 61 Two-Meter malting total 190 Since contest ants figure might well get moneys worth entered two three classes Eliminating multiple entries 82 fliers Open Seniors ages 15-19 five Unlimiteds five Standards six Two-Meters actual number fliers seven lone Junior entry Rusty Smith age 12 Dade City FL Rusty flew three classes scores would have put him top half Open two events five Scale entries figures down substantially last year 120 Unlimited 107 Standard 95 Two-Meter maybe some tip hot would favorable side small field would have problem people Fliers organized 15 flight groups according radio frequency 12 13 contestants group draw morning see would lucky group go first Tuesday first day flying Group Six drawn immediately called fly Group Seven called Ready area Group Eight Standby area system kept things moving along nicely because soon Group Six turned transmitters Group Sevens transmitters pins handed out moved funnel end funnel Tom Kozel made winch assignments Once flier winch hooked up winchinaster gave OK off happening succeeding groups being called Ready Standby Yes PA system worked Four Davey Systems winches retrievers laid out V-belt-drive winches have different torque/speed characteristics usual direct-drive long-shaft Ford-starter-motor winches retrievers worked well fact pace contest couldnt have maintained Skilled operators also essen tial contestants really appreciated great work winchmasters did sitting sun day Three cheers Two things Jeff Fran insisted onwas flier being ready transmitter taken out impound having different timer flight class multiple entries quick pace usable timers premium gave chance meet lots people As case last year no score sheets handed out timer took stopwatch scorers simply told time whether landing out circle way task Seven-Minute International Continued page 145 Byron Blakeslee November 1986 00 ON Cr 0 00 ON Cr 0 00 ON 0 00 ON 0 00 ON Cr 0 00 ON Cr 0 00 ON 53 Rusty Smith Center needs help Event Director Jeff Troy L Assistant ED Fran Olix R hold hardware won years Nats Senior contestant Mike Garton recipient Sid Axeirod Memorial Scholarship Its worth $1 OOO Scott Christensen R made presentation Tom Brightbill R has just made presentation Hi Johnson Trophyto Leon Kincald Center award given tothe flieracoring points anyclass connotesthe winner Soaring competition Event Director Jeff Troy left Realize Genuine Improvement RC Flying Geometron Transmitter Support Completely frees hands control sticks levers nothing way Allows concentrate flying because dont have hold transmitter operating controls Provides full four corner stick mobility Improves accuracy stick movement because transmitter held stable Adjusts two-stick Tx modifications adapt able single stick Tx easy change support plate Simple adluatments arm length shoulder size Transmitter secured safety catch can removed replaced second yet cannot accidentally fall out 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Plus $150 shipping coo 300 add5ssal cash o money order Ohio ciwoes eels ohiy cofiboesad US Mass residents add 5% LCD TIMER/STOPWATCH Counts up down preset hold additive features Time out sounds alarm auto shut off Easy read outdoors lithium battery 21 95e PROTECTIVE BAG Made space age aluminum coated nylon Reflects suns heat protects Tx dirt dust special fast acting closure YOU USE IT YOU WILL NEVER FLY WITHOUT IT Nats RC Soar/Blakeslee Continued page 53 Duration 100-point bonus landing 25-meter-diameter circle Points per flight 420 perfect 700 plus 100 landing making 520 max points per flight Two flights per day four days makes total maximum 4160 points class know what youre thinking nowwho won OK fun part winner Open Unlimited highly-coveted Hi Johnson Award highest score class other Leon Kincaid itinerant senior citizen now collects mail Key West Open Standard taken another old timer Jack Hamilton Dallas TX let out secrets dont think fellows would mind hint Leon Jack same age combined years 120 hope us over 50 story Nats other remarkable per formance young Paul Carison Urbana IL Going last flight Friday Paul led Two-Meter 162 points over Brian Agnew led Standard 77 points over Jack Hamilton third Unlimited 39 points behind Leon Kincaid 33 behind Tom Brightbill story accomplished single Two-Meter plane model Pauls original-design Prodigyof later Unfortunately Paul dropped nearly two minutes last Standard flight let Jack slip ahead 28 points Brian Agnew third Al Scidmore Terry Edmonds Paul took Two-Meter comfortable 162 points over Brian followed Julian Tamez Terry Edmonds again Unlimited Paul kept position behind Leon Tom 39 points ahead fourthplacer Bob Wilkosz Terry finished tenth class Brian fourteenth scores gave Paul very convincing win what prestigious award US Soaring Lee Renaud memorial Trophy highest total points us three classes Paul scored total 12190 points followed last years winner Terry Edmonds 11508 Brian Agnew next 11496 Tom Brightbill 11458 points has pointed out Brian also flew same Two Meter ship three classesa Sagitta 600 Its time reassess thinking little plane cant compete big Getting back open Unlimited minute Leon Kincaid finished 4150 points facile figures will quickly calculate just 10 points off perfect score previously mentioned Ten seconds out 56 minutes flying aint too bad Tom Brightbill scored 4149 points Somebody declaredthe winner money close tie can get L Johnnie Casb urns I C Trainers 60 Size40 Size20 Size See local dealer call us special prices Friday night Awards Banquet Tom asked present Hi Johnson Trophy Leon Tom talked about traveling back AMA HQ recently seeing very impressive perpetual Hi Johnson Trophy display said proud would make Sailplaner have name inscribed standing ovation Leon Tom very popular win Class stuffi Speaking banquet another excellent job Event Director accomplished Jeff organized MCed over 100 attendance secured sufficient door prizes everyone received something Trophies nice plaques went down tenth three Open classes three Scale three Senior class plus three Rusty Smith Junior class made lot awarding Jeff third final Special Award presented the Senior fliers try Its Sid Axelrod $1000 scholarship award all-around performance design skill knowledge Scott Christensen made award behalf Axelrod family Mike Garton Iowa Mike won Senior Unlimited Standard third Two-Meter Also finishing well last years Axelrod winner Alex Bereczky second Senior Unlimited also Two-Meter Jorge Guzman Mexico City won Senior Two-Meter second Standard FLYS GREAT IDEAL BEGINNERS AIRPLANE THAT BUILDS IN HALF THE TIME Jig built balsa fuselage 90% Built wing Excellent instructions first time builder Full size plans Decal forms windshield JOHNNIE CASBURN MANUFACTURING CO 5715-SE E Rosedale Fort Worth TX 76112 Day 817/451-7537 t 817/572-1452 November1986145 ACT Y SAFE OXY unique two-component epoxy laminating system developed offer user safest highest quality laminating resin available 11/2 Ot Kit $1700 plus $250 S&H 1 Gal Kit $4800 plus $500 S&H GLASS CLOTH 58 ozIsq yd 38 x 6 FT $ 800 plus $250 S&H 38 xiS FT $1500 plus $250 S&H 38 x30 FT $3300 plus $250 S&H Send SASE additional information ACPs Ughtweight Composite Materials Order 000 Send Check Money Order AEROSPACE COMPOSITE PRODUCTS 28 Crosswood Rd Farm ington CT 06032 Source Lightweighf Maferials WElGHT-MATES Hey Duty FabrIc Weight Bags Easily Wed w/sand shot up 5 lbs Rye 4x6 bags per package Conforms curvatures Conplete instruchons $895 Plus Si 00 postage& handling AZ residents ad 35 tax GRATESHAPESTht SANDING BLOCKS GS 101. 1/4and3l8 X GS1O2WGS103 1/2 & 5/83/4~ & 1 ft GSiO4GS1O5 3/8 & 5/B w13/4R F1I4 & 3/B Vs w/5/8 Grit sides Always consistantty rounded edges Long-lasting silicon caobide grit Pa 101 102 & t03orspacity anytbree AZ residents add 60 sales tax Single GRATESHAPESTh $495 P&H AZ residents add 25 tax products guaranteed ers invited Seed checkor rrroney order Sal Rock kidusbtes6486 Hwy 179-SuIte 108 Sdon AZ 86336 r-802 2341808 Model Aviation Lets forget Scale always crowd-pleaser Two rounds flown midday Thursday good because previous years Scale flown Saturdayafter regular flying over after Awards Banquet Scale bit anticlimax again year five entries two favorites came cropper Ed Whytes scale Schweizer TG-3 caught right wing grass during its ROG takeoff flipped over its nose Connie Jones -scale Jantar Wanichek kit flew nicely landed kinda wing first its first flight too suffered enough damage couldnt flown again two unfortunate events left door open Jack Hamilton venerable Graupner-kit Cirrus Jack first flew mode 1973 used complete LSF Level IV requirements including goal-and-return contest wins doesnt get high scale points Jack gets out its flying capabilities Don Mulligan came second ASW-1 7 Bob Cartwright third Slingsby T49B Capstan few words about Sajiplanes Thcres no question aileron-equipped ships continue gain popularity AMA tasks didnt make formal count Id guess diat about es flown Nats ailerons since flying conditions wele benign polyhedral planes didnt have give up much way landing maneuverability flying speed straight-wingers wind kicked up might have different story final scores show poly ships top place class However good aileron-planes class little luck could have easily moved ahead Notwithstanding advances aileronplanes Id say interest Paul Carlsons bent-wing Two-Meter Prodigy Paul owns Off Ground Models introduced kit January conventional all-wood kit some high-tech features uses Selig S4061 -096-84 airfoil carbon-fiber-rein forced spars Paul says airfoil works better popular Eppler 205 section spite kits relatively high wood Two-Meter list price $6995 predict sales will zoom serious contest fliers see can duplicate Pauls success local club con tests Its real neat little plane Leon Kincaids series Scooter designs has around some time unfortunately isnt kitted term comes mind examining Leons planes craftsmanship designs relatively simple straight forward concepts details beauti fully thought out Another plane really impressed Terry Edmonds Two-Meter ship departs Terrys usual all-wood construction having glass fuselage foam wings wings have balsa MonoKote covering weigh just bit all-balsa ones wish could see plane Its gorgeous Terrys workmanship absolutely flawless reminds RaIf Deckers workmanship F3B planes Boeing Aircraft Co couldnt pro duce better model Check Jerry Slates California fiberglass fuselages foam cores ship Jerry Slates 2026 Spring Lake Dr Martinez CA 94553 telephone 415/ 689-0766 Well have Because readers Nats perhaps have never attended Ive tried pass along workings atmosphere what went contention trophies Nats very serious sports contest us quickly out NEW Fox 4OBB Delux SPEd FICATIONS BORE STROKE DISPLACEMENT RPM 10-6 prop Super Pertormer Fox 4OBB Delux similar Fox 4OBB except model provides Iwo bearings main shaft instead equipped metal spinner 408B Delux supplied mutfier Course OrderitStyle 24098Fox 40B8 Delux 840 715 40 13000 Cost $99 95 Manufacturing Company 5305 Towion Avenue Fort Smith AR 72901 Hoiiiy HarnI Old Timer 2cki /tom Jl40LL S8 0*5 iIoOEL 1941 BROOKLYN DODGER 55 Cabin EWEST Retail $52 95INTRODuCTORY PRICE $3900 1938 Record Breaker 96 $6956 1939Zipper 54$53 56 1938 Kloud King 63 $4236 19111 Brigidier 06 $4076 1991 Super Quaker 78 $7276 19110 So Long 5053036 1936 Buccaneer 84 $5996 193t Clipper MKi 72$4156 1937 Dallaire 108 $75 16 1935 Miss Aeerjca 04 $7196 1941 Piayboy Sr 80 55116 1941 Piayboy Jr 54 $3116 1938 Powerhouse 04 $53 56 1940 Sailpiane 78 $8476 1938 Trenton Terror 72 $4076 19110 Ranger 46$3196 1939 Korda Wake 114 $1916 1939 Mercury 72 6 kits qualify SAM events FF & RIG feature highest quality machine Cut & sanded parts Superior Competition sheet strip wood wire & window material Plans orig PP models easily convertible 3ch H/C KITS Saiiplanes Eiectric power Gas Hobby Horn SENSOAR Giider 78 $1800 Midway Model GNOME RIG Hand Launch Giider$2400 Joiiy Models FLINGER R/G HLG 50 Span$2400 Midway Model FAST EDDIE Aerobatic /05 Elec$19 00 Jolly Models ELECTRICUS Electric Glider 05s53250 Leisure PLAYBOY SR 67 ror Gear 05 Elect $3000 Astro ASTRO SPORT 37 Direct 05 Elect $2250 Leisure WASP 37 Direct 05 Eleclrics$2250 Midway ULTRA MK IV 06 Geared 04 EP $3900 Midway PLYING QUAKER 84 110-454 stroke $61176 4ks/Midway DENNY JR 72 Aium Cowei$6396 11ks/Midway BUZZARD BOMBSHELL 72 $5t9F FULL LINE OF ELECTRIC SYSTEMS S Parts Avail SHIPNG HANDLNG 64 Page CATALOGUE Up $800 add $150$200 PP/tst Class $001 $2000 add $225 copy will sent $2001 $4500 add $300 free-when requested $4501 $7000 add $350 order over $7000 add $400HOBBY HORN CA Addressees add 6% taa 15173 Moran St IA Send MO Visa/MCI#*ExptPO Boa 2212 Check lallow up 30 Westminster Ca 926811 days CK clearancel t7101 8938311 COD Exact Charges plus $150 HdI Cash Onlyl[Aft Hrs 71 11t 8951203 DOHAVILLAND BEAVER GIANT SCALE 96 4CYCLE9O120 SEND $200 FOR COMPLETE CATALOG OF FINE KITS IKON NWST PO Box 566 Auburn WA 98071 206 9418248 BYRON ORIGINALS C ir Ic t Finally. Practical Twin Ducted Fan Project Thousands satisfied modelers currently flying Byron Originals jets serve proof release kit can sure project can confidently build fly st dream designed built flown its designer few others new F- 15 Eagle no exception F-i 5 designed around proven Byro-Jet Propulsion System its twin Byro-Jet Fans turning nearly 20000 rpm producing 24 24A total pounds thrust Eagle delivers speed rate climb maneuver ability expect Byron Originals jet Unique Exclusive Components new F- 15 far too numerous attempt describe magazine ad Detailed Info Pack includes brochure owners manual set reduced construction drawings kit pricing send $200 Get full story F-i Sand its long list exclusive features Custom Retractable Main Gear lutionary New Nose Gear Design matic Landing Gear Brake System Functional Pneumatic Speed Brake iled Fiberglass Fuselage Factory Installed Formers -in Wings Stabs Fins Precise Construction Methods Specifications wing Span 70channels 5 wlretracts Length aS 7 wf speed brake end Reedy-to-fly weight 25 lbs landing gear brakes Power - Twin Byro-Jet Performance Systems wfOS 77 equiv Byron Originals Box 279 Ida Grove IA 51445 Ph 712 364-3165 contention its gigantic fun-fly everybody its big family reunion chance gab old friends meet new ones Also its opportunity observe top fliers styles ask about latest planes So Id recommend Sailplaners try attend Nats sometime careers Personally cant wait till next year last note Dr Carl Mobs Madison WI wants remind everyone Fourth Annual National Sailplane Symposium will held Ramada Inn Madison WI November 1-2 1986 excellent speakers will including Walt Good John Grigg Tom Brightbill Since much time remains before Sympo opens its doors suggest call Carl Mobs 608 238-2321 evenings information Nats RC Heli/Melnik Continued page 55 turnout Scale disappoint ingonly two contestantsboth models very good Steve Mints has produced several fine Scale models unveiled Robinson R-22 Based CMI kit excellent model Steve added 2000 rivets screws scale hinges As know Robinson R-22 model flybarless Steve added gyros cyclic axis well tall makes incredibly stable model Steve won static score 1570 final score 2869 second place Helmet Holder flew Wik Bolkow BO 105 fuselage Horizon chanics built own four-blade head used Peka blades static 1285 final 2305 very good Nationals despite hardships caused weather Frank Dykes crew deserve everyones thanks people cared enough make best contest possible Congratulations winners better luck next year didnt well would have liked Practice hard maybe well see Lincoln NE 1987 Nats CL Aerobat/Dudka Continued page 57 National Championship Whitelys plane initially designed fellow West Coaster Gid Adkisson Bob added own modifications unusual semiscale version Bud Light Laser weighing 74 oz enormous fuselage 740 sq wing area Power ST 60 Australian Bolly 11 x 7 three-blade carbonfiber prop cut down 11 Bob Baron finished third flying looked much better did Westover last years FAI Team Finals Windy Urtnowski flew Louisiana Light ning fourth-place spot gorgeous work manship combined prettiest red Ive seen years made plane attractive ones Nats Lou Dudka 5th managed correct number inside outside loops official flights combined newfound abil ity count along some good flying qualify year-old Matrix Final Five first time Bob Gieseke took last years 60 Nobler 6th-place finish seemed flying better extremely high level competition probably would have finalistContinued page 150 November1986 147 F-15 1/7 Scale Exceptional Performance True Byro-Jet Style. Take-off distance paved runway less 250 feet little practice nose high landings predictable F-iS climbs authority good steady rate has solid positive groovy responsive feel Engine out performance outstanding ight trim changes enable hands-off straight level flight no need land until youre ready Plus Byron F-i S offers unlimited scale possibilities its priced com petitively other twin engine jets comparable size VIDEO -K Hedge Hoppin Vol 3 Special Feature Warblrd Action Tos Model * Action Interviews Scale JE , British Concorde SST * Retail 1 Bas c Construct Beginnen 107 Mm4995 2 Bas c Fl ght Tra n 09 Beginners 65 Mm4495 3 World Model An ation 90 Mm4495 4 Oshkosh Onern en 55Mm3995 5 Airplane Funnes 30 Mm Wild3995 6 US Scale Masters 60 Mm4195 7 Warbirds Action 75 Mm Fentasticl4995 8 HedgeHoppinVoll 45Mm4195 9 Which Way Up 70 Mm Aerobatics4795 lOHedge Hoppin Vol 2 40 Mm4195 llHedgeHoppinVol3 30Mm3495 Hedge Moppin Series Feature Variety Anaia tion Topics Fall Scale & Model Ordering InformatIon Rentals $1495 Rental Deposit Retail Price Tape Rental DuratIon 7 Days After Delinery Payment Check 10 days MD Visa/MG Card # & Enp Date Phone # CODs Available Phone ShIpping 375 Foreign Canada Add 10% Total Others 15% IL Res Add 7% Tan- -* Academy Aviation R & D P0 nox 277 Hazel crest IL 60429 335-0776 iZ 1L2LJ1L2pUL1LlL
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/11
Page Numbers: 50, 51, 52, 53, 145, 146, 147
RC Soaring n Blakeslee BEFORE get report RC Soaring 1986 Nats Ill have start out very sad announcement have yet heard Dan Pruss passed away end June Dan ModelAviations RC Soaring columnist tireless booster types model Sailplanes will able count things did great hobby/sport will truly missed Id like share following piece Skip Miller Dan US F3B team man ager first three teams 1977 79 81 5k vas ateainmemberin77 and79and won first-ever World Championships South Africa 1977 very close friends Memory Dan Pruss Skip Miller good humor small wrinkles face childlike expressions tells latest Sailplane gizmo gadget has found trip Europe man always displayed class own self-developed selfassured yet somehow made feel com fortable grounded connected 50 Model Aviation event officials workersbless em Group L shot Includes Betsy Coppersmith Front Second Row L-R Fran OlixAssistant ED Marshal Long Ken Ewald Dave Haertel Back Row L-R Carl Luft Brian Harley Event Director Jeff Troy Lisa Troy Carol Seidel Wlnchmaster Frank NesterR shows launch setup Davey Systems winch line-retriever two 12-volt batteries parallel fed 40-amp charger charger powered 5KW generator Other wlnchmasters Rosse Butterfield Brian Harley Walt Rauscher 00 C, 0 00 C, 0 00 C, 0 mm 00 z C, 0 00 C, 0 00 C 0 00 z Open Standard classwinnerJack Hamilton L original-design Skyjack right Brian AgnewL Ft Meyers FL justcompleted last flight contest dad guy middle last timer Don Heinrich Troy Ml Planes Sagitta 600 Terry Edmonds Llowa City IA two original designs Standard-class 10 Unlimited-class Callisto MA plan No 383 Tom Brlghtblll RPortland OR two Dodgson Design ships Unlimited-class Windsong Two-Meter-class Pixie 5 1 RC Soaring n Blakeslee Dan waged toughest battles yet know wouldnt say lost am proud have called friend dont know Good Ones go away Maybe appreci ate efforts contributions Dan always set example standards others should compare has attained highest respect Fellowship Aero modeling worldwide hard work sincerity effort foremost integrity have known no man character grace friendly style paramount spirit courageous Ill always remember Dan man always looked up 1986 Soaring Nats held grassy farm field belonging McNeese State Univer sity just outside Lake Charles LA two words has HOT HUMID day temperatures about degree off all-time records drink water Gatorade constantly stay shade much possible keep broiling brains Funny thing though once launched plane concerns about heat disappeared 100% concentration devoted flying Aside heat flying conditions excellent throughout four days fairly constant breeze west varied mmL 00 C 0 00 cj 0 00 C 0 mm 00 0 C 0 mm 00 C 0 00 0 Cl 0 00 November 1986 51 Dave Johnson LPortland OR flew three classes two Dodgson Design planes Unlimited Windsong Standard TwoMeter Pixie 01 Florida Swamp Fox Leon Kincaid R gets well-known Scooter MA plan No 422 ready go Its Mickey Mouse No its Tom Nielson LPortland OR Two-Meter Pixie Fellows background Julian Tamez Mark Hoffman Betsy Coppersmith RBlue Bell PA chief scorekeeper also events female contestant Paul Carlson lovelywife Lynne L checkthe air I-lane IS rauls original Prodigya Two-Metercraftthat caused sensation Twelveyear-old Rusty Smith CRDade City FL Junior contestant took home trophies three events RC Soaring n Blakeslee almost nothing up 10-12 mph range Except day conditions first thing morning fairly liftless put early starters disadvantage Conditions during day normal periods good lift big sink general improved day wore field definitely tight side safety Most landing approaches made low over cars canopies Several planes landed onor ineach Fortunately no mishaps involving personal injury Winch lines could stretched 750 feet About 80 feet behind winches solid stand tall trees necessitated putting two landing circles down toward turnarounds left winch lines about 100yard walk sometimes sprint get winches circles trees caught few planes also beneficial side Fliers found breeze deflecting up over usually created slopetype lift Some pilots used several minutes time particular Windsong cutting back forth close trees everyone asked Whos flying because wasnt anyone circle Flying Tom Jones Houston standing near trees sure didnt put plane last minute Tom raced circle land Good trick second year Event Director Jeff Troy crew officials mostly Valley Forge Signal Seekers enough praise can given Jeff Assistant Event Director Fran Olix Flight Line Director Tom Kozel winchmasters scorekeepers impounders great work asked contestants felt about contest no exception responses included following Best Nats Ive attended Well-run Very professional Excellent crew comments chance Jeff kept saying nothing during contest true organized topnotch crew set tone things done Id like quote letter Jeff sent volunteers just prior Nats contest beingrun forthe egos 52 Model Aviation legendary Walt Good L props Samun flight Fellows background Dave Stone L Carl Raichie Team Mexico R Connie Jones Waco TX third left hosted friends Mexico City Louis Mungula Jr Sr L Marisol Mungula Center Roberto Guzman son Jorge R Jorge won Senior Two-Meter 00 ON 0 00 ON z Cl 0 00 ON Cl 0 00 ON Cl 0 mm 00 ON Cl 0 00 ON hm Cl 0 00 ON Flier Connie Jones stands well backas Jack Hamilton prepares launch onnios /4sc5lO Jantar took lot muscle launch Ed Whyte has won Scale atthe Nats once betore wim mis i us i no grasatripped up ROG launch year damaged model pilot figures sure add realism Bob Cartwright LIttle Rock AR launches scale Slingaby T49B Capstan took third Jeff Troy minds winch RC Soaring officials serve contestants responsibility see rules upheld scores properly handled impound carefully managed questions politely answered Know what own job take care contestants first Doesnt explain lot pilots briefing Monday night contestants realized going treated friendly fair fashion responded cooperating officials throughout contest Con sidering heat should have shortened tempers fun way Nats went off remarkable gives much credit officials contestants alike Open age category 63 Unlimited entries 66 Standard 61 Two-Meter malting total 190 Since contest ants figure might well get moneys worth entered two three classes Eliminating multiple entries 82 fliers Open Seniors ages 15-19 five Unlimiteds five Standards six Two-Meters actual number fliers seven lone Junior entry Rusty Smith age 12 Dade City FL Rusty flew three classes scores would have put him top half Open two events five Scale entries figures down substantially last year 120 Unlimited 107 Standard 95 Two-Meter maybe some tip hot would favorable side small field would have problem people Fliers organized 15 flight groups according radio frequency 12 13 contestants group draw morning see would lucky group go first Tuesday first day flying Group Six drawn immediately called fly Group Seven called Ready area Group Eight Standby area system kept things moving along nicely because soon Group Six turned transmitters Group Sevens transmitters pins handed out moved funnel end funnel Tom Kozel made winch assignments Once flier winch hooked up winchinaster gave OK off happening succeeding groups being called Ready Standby Yes PA system worked Four Davey Systems winches retrievers laid out V-belt-drive winches have different torque/speed characteristics usual direct-drive long-shaft Ford-starter-motor winches retrievers worked well fact pace contest couldnt have maintained Skilled operators also essen tial contestants really appreciated great work winchmasters did sitting sun day Three cheers Two things Jeff Fran insisted onwas flier being ready transmitter taken out impound having different timer flight class multiple entries quick pace usable timers premium gave chance meet lots people As case last year no score sheets handed out timer took stopwatch scorers simply told time whether landing out circle way task Seven-Minute International Continued page 145 Byron Blakeslee November 1986 00 ON Cr 0 00 ON Cr 0 00 ON 0 00 ON 0 00 ON Cr 0 00 ON Cr 0 00 ON 53 Rusty Smith Center needs help Event Director Jeff Troy L Assistant ED Fran Olix R hold hardware won years Nats Senior contestant Mike Garton recipient Sid Axeirod Memorial Scholarship Its worth $1 OOO Scott Christensen R made presentation Tom Brightbill R has just made presentation Hi Johnson Trophyto Leon Kincald Center award given tothe flieracoring points anyclass connotesthe winner Soaring competition Event Director Jeff Troy left Realize Genuine Improvement RC Flying Geometron Transmitter Support Completely frees hands control sticks levers nothing way Allows concentrate flying because dont have hold transmitter operating controls Provides full four corner stick mobility Improves accuracy stick movement because transmitter held stable Adjusts two-stick Tx modifications adapt able single stick Tx easy change support plate Simple adluatments arm length shoulder size Transmitter secured safety catch can removed replaced second yet cannot accidentally fall out PURCHASE ALL THREE ITEMS See dealer order direct GEOMETRON CO INC 12 INGLESIDE ROAD LEXINGTON MA 02173 617 861-6526 Extremely comfortable use wear Put take off instant hat No belts buckles straps no cord around neck Wearing support transmitter stays place carry plane Doubles ideal ground support offers perfect accessibility keeps transmitter off ground Ruggedly built heat treated aluminum finished heavy duty anodize Assembled stainless steel fasteners Designed constructed extended use SflA plus 5300 jasJ shippiOg 995O $99Q PROVEN TO BE TREMENDOUS HELP FOR BOTH BEGINNERS AND EXPERTS! Plus $150 shipping coo 300 add5ssal cash o money order Ohio ciwoes eels ohiy cofiboesad US Mass residents add 5% LCD TIMER/STOPWATCH Counts up down preset hold additive features Time out sounds alarm auto shut off Easy read outdoors lithium battery 21 95e PROTECTIVE BAG Made space age aluminum coated nylon Reflects suns heat protects Tx dirt dust special fast acting closure YOU USE IT YOU WILL NEVER FLY WITHOUT IT Nats RC Soar/Blakeslee Continued page 53 Duration 100-point bonus landing 25-meter-diameter circle Points per flight 420 perfect 700 plus 100 landing making 520 max points per flight Two flights per day four days makes total maximum 4160 points class know what youre thinking nowwho won OK fun part winner Open Unlimited highly-coveted Hi Johnson Award highest score class other Leon Kincaid itinerant senior citizen now collects mail Key West Open Standard taken another old timer Jack Hamilton Dallas TX let out secrets dont think fellows would mind hint Leon Jack same age combined years 120 hope us over 50 story Nats other remarkable per formance young Paul Carison Urbana IL Going last flight Friday Paul led Two-Meter 162 points over Brian Agnew led Standard 77 points over Jack Hamilton third Unlimited 39 points behind Leon Kincaid 33 behind Tom Brightbill story accomplished single Two-Meter plane model Pauls original-design Prodigyof later Unfortunately Paul dropped nearly two minutes last Standard flight let Jack slip ahead 28 points Brian Agnew third Al Scidmore Terry Edmonds Paul took Two-Meter comfortable 162 points over Brian followed Julian Tamez Terry Edmonds again Unlimited Paul kept position behind Leon Tom 39 points ahead fourthplacer Bob Wilkosz Terry finished tenth class Brian fourteenth scores gave Paul very convincing win what prestigious award US Soaring Lee Renaud memorial Trophy highest total points us three classes Paul scored total 12190 points followed last years winner Terry Edmonds 11508 Brian Agnew next 11496 Tom Brightbill 11458 points has pointed out Brian also flew same Two Meter ship three classesa Sagitta 600 Its time reassess thinking little plane cant compete big Getting back open Unlimited minute Leon Kincaid finished 4150 points facile figures will quickly calculate just 10 points off perfect score previously mentioned Ten seconds out 56 minutes flying aint too bad Tom Brightbill scored 4149 points Somebody declaredthe winner money close tie can get L Johnnie Casb urns I C Trainers 60 Size40 Size20 Size See local dealer call us special prices Friday night Awards Banquet Tom asked present Hi Johnson Trophy Leon Tom talked about traveling back AMA HQ recently seeing very impressive perpetual Hi Johnson Trophy display said proud would make Sailplaner have name inscribed standing ovation Leon Tom very popular win Class stuffi Speaking banquet another excellent job Event Director accomplished Jeff organized MCed over 100 attendance secured sufficient door prizes everyone received something Trophies nice plaques went down tenth three Open classes three Scale three Senior class plus three Rusty Smith Junior class made lot awarding Jeff third final Special Award presented the Senior fliers try Its Sid Axelrod $1000 scholarship award all-around performance design skill knowledge Scott Christensen made award behalf Axelrod family Mike Garton Iowa Mike won Senior Unlimited Standard third Two-Meter Also finishing well last years Axelrod winner Alex Bereczky second Senior Unlimited also Two-Meter Jorge Guzman Mexico City won Senior Two-Meter second Standard FLYS GREAT IDEAL BEGINNERS AIRPLANE THAT BUILDS IN HALF THE TIME Jig built balsa fuselage 90% Built wing Excellent instructions first time builder Full size plans Decal forms windshield JOHNNIE CASBURN MANUFACTURING CO 5715-SE E Rosedale Fort Worth TX 76112 Day 817/451-7537 t 817/572-1452 November1986145 ACT Y SAFE OXY unique two-component epoxy laminating system developed offer user safest highest quality laminating resin available 11/2 Ot Kit $1700 plus $250 S&H 1 Gal Kit $4800 plus $500 S&H GLASS CLOTH 58 ozIsq yd 38 x 6 FT $ 800 plus $250 S&H 38 xiS FT $1500 plus $250 S&H 38 x30 FT $3300 plus $250 S&H Send SASE additional information ACPs Ughtweight Composite Materials Order 000 Send Check Money Order AEROSPACE COMPOSITE PRODUCTS 28 Crosswood Rd Farm ington CT 06032 Source Lightweighf Maferials WElGHT-MATES Hey Duty FabrIc Weight Bags Easily Wed w/sand shot up 5 lbs Rye 4x6 bags per package Conforms curvatures Conplete instruchons $895 Plus Si 00 postage& handling AZ residents ad 35 tax GRATESHAPESTht SANDING BLOCKS GS 101. 1/4and3l8 X GS1O2WGS103 1/2 & 5/83/4~ & 1 ft GSiO4GS1O5 3/8 & 5/B w13/4R F1I4 & 3/B Vs w/5/8 Grit sides Always consistantty rounded edges Long-lasting silicon caobide grit Pa 101 102 & t03orspacity anytbree AZ residents add 60 sales tax Single GRATESHAPESTh $495 P&H AZ residents add 25 tax products guaranteed ers invited Seed checkor rrroney order Sal Rock kidusbtes6486 Hwy 179-SuIte 108 Sdon AZ 86336 r-802 2341808 Model Aviation Lets forget Scale always crowd-pleaser Two rounds flown midday Thursday good because previous years Scale flown Saturdayafter regular flying over after Awards Banquet Scale bit anticlimax again year five entries two favorites came cropper Ed Whytes scale Schweizer TG-3 caught right wing grass during its ROG takeoff flipped over its nose Connie Jones -scale Jantar Wanichek kit flew nicely landed kinda wing first its first flight too suffered enough damage couldnt flown again two unfortunate events left door open Jack Hamilton venerable Graupner-kit Cirrus Jack first flew mode 1973 used complete LSF Level IV requirements including goal-and-return contest wins doesnt get high scale points Jack gets out its flying capabilities Don Mulligan came second ASW-1 7 Bob Cartwright third Slingsby T49B Capstan few words about Sajiplanes Thcres no question aileron-equipped ships continue gain popularity AMA tasks didnt make formal count Id guess diat about es flown Nats ailerons since flying conditions wele benign polyhedral planes didnt have give up much way landing maneuverability flying speed straight-wingers wind kicked up might have different story final scores show poly ships top place class However good aileron-planes class little luck could have easily moved ahead Notwithstanding advances aileronplanes Id say interest Paul Carlsons bent-wing Two-Meter Prodigy Paul owns Off Ground Models introduced kit January conventional all-wood kit some high-tech features uses Selig S4061 -096-84 airfoil carbon-fiber-rein forced spars Paul says airfoil works better popular Eppler 205 section spite kits relatively high wood Two-Meter list price $6995 predict sales will zoom serious contest fliers see can duplicate Pauls success local club con tests Its real neat little plane Leon Kincaids series Scooter designs has around some time unfortunately isnt kitted term comes mind examining Leons planes craftsmanship designs relatively simple straight forward concepts details beauti fully thought out Another plane really impressed Terry Edmonds Two-Meter ship departs Terrys usual all-wood construction having glass fuselage foam wings wings have balsa MonoKote covering weigh just bit all-balsa ones wish could see plane Its gorgeous Terrys workmanship absolutely flawless reminds RaIf Deckers workmanship F3B planes Boeing Aircraft Co couldnt pro duce better model Check Jerry Slates California fiberglass fuselages foam cores ship Jerry Slates 2026 Spring Lake Dr Martinez CA 94553 telephone 415/ 689-0766 Well have Because readers Nats perhaps have never attended Ive tried pass along workings atmosphere what went contention trophies Nats very serious sports contest us quickly out NEW Fox 4OBB Delux SPEd FICATIONS BORE STROKE DISPLACEMENT RPM 10-6 prop Super Pertormer Fox 4OBB Delux similar Fox 4OBB except model provides Iwo bearings main shaft instead equipped metal spinner 408B Delux supplied mutfier Course OrderitStyle 24098Fox 40B8 Delux 840 715 40 13000 Cost $99 95 Manufacturing Company 5305 Towion Avenue Fort Smith AR 72901 Hoiiiy HarnI Old Timer 2cki /tom Jl40LL S8 0*5 iIoOEL 1941 BROOKLYN DODGER 55 Cabin EWEST Retail $52 95INTRODuCTORY PRICE $3900 1938 Record Breaker 96 $6956 1939Zipper 54$53 56 1938 Kloud King 63 $4236 19111 Brigidier 06 $4076 1991 Super Quaker 78 $7276 19110 So Long 5053036 1936 Buccaneer 84 $5996 193t Clipper MKi 72$4156 1937 Dallaire 108 $75 16 1935 Miss Aeerjca 04 $7196 1941 Piayboy Sr 80 55116 1941 Piayboy Jr 54 $3116 1938 Powerhouse 04 $53 56 1940 Sailpiane 78 $8476 1938 Trenton Terror 72 $4076 19110 Ranger 46$3196 1939 Korda Wake 114 $1916 1939 Mercury 72 6 kits qualify SAM events FF & RIG feature highest quality machine Cut & sanded parts Superior Competition sheet strip wood wire & window material Plans orig PP models easily convertible 3ch H/C KITS Saiiplanes Eiectric power Gas Hobby Horn SENSOAR Giider 78 $1800 Midway Model GNOME RIG Hand Launch Giider$2400 Joiiy Models FLINGER R/G HLG 50 Span$2400 Midway Model FAST EDDIE Aerobatic /05 Elec$19 00 Jolly Models ELECTRICUS Electric Glider 05s53250 Leisure PLAYBOY SR 67 ror Gear 05 Elect $3000 Astro ASTRO SPORT 37 Direct 05 Elect $2250 Leisure WASP 37 Direct 05 Eleclrics$2250 Midway ULTRA MK IV 06 Geared 04 EP $3900 Midway PLYING QUAKER 84 110-454 stroke $61176 4ks/Midway DENNY JR 72 Aium Cowei$6396 11ks/Midway BUZZARD BOMBSHELL 72 $5t9F FULL LINE OF ELECTRIC SYSTEMS S Parts Avail SHIPNG HANDLNG 64 Page CATALOGUE Up $800 add $150$200 PP/tst Class $001 $2000 add $225 copy will sent $2001 $4500 add $300 free-when requested $4501 $7000 add $350 order over $7000 add $400HOBBY HORN CA Addressees add 6% taa 15173 Moran St IA Send MO Visa/MCI#*ExptPO Boa 2212 Check lallow up 30 Westminster Ca 926811 days CK clearancel t7101 8938311 COD Exact Charges plus $150 HdI Cash Onlyl[Aft Hrs 71 11t 8951203 DOHAVILLAND BEAVER GIANT SCALE 96 4CYCLE9O120 SEND $200 FOR COMPLETE CATALOG OF FINE KITS IKON NWST PO Box 566 Auburn WA 98071 206 9418248 BYRON ORIGINALS C ir Ic t Finally. Practical Twin Ducted Fan Project Thousands satisfied modelers currently flying Byron Originals jets serve proof release kit can sure project can confidently build fly st dream designed built flown its designer few others new F- 15 Eagle no exception F-i 5 designed around proven Byro-Jet Propulsion System its twin Byro-Jet Fans turning nearly 20000 rpm producing 24 24A total pounds thrust Eagle delivers speed rate climb maneuver ability expect Byron Originals jet Unique Exclusive Components new F- 15 far too numerous attempt describe magazine ad Detailed Info Pack includes brochure owners manual set reduced construction drawings kit pricing send $200 Get full story F-i Sand its long list exclusive features Custom Retractable Main Gear lutionary New Nose Gear Design matic Landing Gear Brake System Functional Pneumatic Speed Brake iled Fiberglass Fuselage Factory Installed Formers -in Wings Stabs Fins Precise Construction Methods Specifications wing Span 70channels 5 wlretracts Length aS 7 wf speed brake end Reedy-to-fly weight 25 lbs landing gear brakes Power - Twin Byro-Jet Performance Systems wfOS 77 equiv Byron Originals Box 279 Ida Grove IA 51445 Ph 712 364-3165 contention its gigantic fun-fly everybody its big family reunion chance gab old friends meet new ones Also its opportunity observe top fliers styles ask about latest planes So Id recommend Sailplaners try attend Nats sometime careers Personally cant wait till next year last note Dr Carl Mobs Madison WI wants remind everyone Fourth Annual National Sailplane Symposium will held Ramada Inn Madison WI November 1-2 1986 excellent speakers will including Walt Good John Grigg Tom Brightbill Since much time remains before Sympo opens its doors suggest call Carl Mobs 608 238-2321 evenings information Nats RC Heli/Melnik Continued page 55 turnout Scale disappoint ingonly two contestantsboth models very good Steve Mints has produced several fine Scale models unveiled Robinson R-22 Based CMI kit excellent model Steve added 2000 rivets screws scale hinges As know Robinson R-22 model flybarless Steve added gyros cyclic axis well tall makes incredibly stable model Steve won static score 1570 final score 2869 second place Helmet Holder flew Wik Bolkow BO 105 fuselage Horizon chanics built own four-blade head used Peka blades static 1285 final 2305 very good Nationals despite hardships caused weather Frank Dykes crew deserve everyones thanks people cared enough make best contest possible Congratulations winners better luck next year didnt well would have liked Practice hard maybe well see Lincoln NE 1987 Nats CL Aerobat/Dudka Continued page 57 National Championship Whitelys plane initially designed fellow West Coaster Gid Adkisson Bob added own modifications unusual semiscale version Bud Light Laser weighing 74 oz enormous fuselage 740 sq wing area Power ST 60 Australian Bolly 11 x 7 three-blade carbonfiber prop cut down 11 Bob Baron finished third flying looked much better did Westover last years FAI Team Finals Windy Urtnowski flew Louisiana Light ning fourth-place spot gorgeous work manship combined prettiest red Ive seen years made plane attractive ones Nats Lou Dudka 5th managed correct number inside outside loops official flights combined newfound abil ity count along some good flying qualify year-old Matrix Final Five first time Bob Gieseke took last years 60 Nobler 6th-place finish seemed flying better extremely high level competition probably would have finalistContinued page 150 November1986 147 F-15 1/7 Scale Exceptional Performance True Byro-Jet Style. Take-off distance paved runway less 250 feet little practice nose high landings predictable F-iS climbs authority good steady rate has solid positive groovy responsive feel Engine out performance outstanding ight trim changes enable hands-off straight level flight no need land until youre ready Plus Byron F-i S offers unlimited scale possibilities its priced com petitively other twin engine jets comparable size VIDEO -K Hedge Hoppin Vol 3 Special Feature Warblrd Action Tos Model * Action Interviews Scale JE , British Concorde SST * Retail 1 Bas c Construct Beginnen 107 Mm4995 2 Bas c Fl ght Tra n 09 Beginners 65 Mm4495 3 World Model An ation 90 Mm4495 4 Oshkosh Onern en 55Mm3995 5 Airplane Funnes 30 Mm Wild3995 6 US Scale Masters 60 Mm4195 7 Warbirds Action 75 Mm Fentasticl4995 8 HedgeHoppinVoll 45Mm4195 9 Which Way Up 70 Mm Aerobatics4795 lOHedge Hoppin Vol 2 40 Mm4195 llHedgeHoppinVol3 30Mm3495 Hedge Moppin Series Feature Variety Anaia tion Topics Fall Scale & Model Ordering InformatIon Rentals $1495 Rental Deposit Retail Price Tape Rental DuratIon 7 Days After Delinery Payment Check 10 days MD Visa/MG Card # & Enp Date Phone # CODs Available Phone ShIpping 375 Foreign Canada Add 10% Total Others 15% IL Res Add 7% Tan- -* Academy Aviation R & D P0 nox 277 Hazel crest IL 60429 335-0776 iZ 1L2LJ1L2pUL1LlL
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/11
Page Numbers: 50, 51, 52, 53, 145, 146, 147
RC Soaring n Blakeslee BEFORE get report RC Soaring 1986 Nats Ill have start out very sad announcement have yet heard Dan Pruss passed away end June Dan ModelAviations RC Soaring columnist tireless booster types model Sailplanes will able count things did great hobby/sport will truly missed Id like share following piece Skip Miller Dan US F3B team man ager first three teams 1977 79 81 5k vas ateainmemberin77 and79and won first-ever World Championships South Africa 1977 very close friends Memory Dan Pruss Skip Miller good humor small wrinkles face childlike expressions tells latest Sailplane gizmo gadget has found trip Europe man always displayed class own self-developed selfassured yet somehow made feel com fortable grounded connected 50 Model Aviation event officials workersbless em Group L shot Includes Betsy Coppersmith Front Second Row L-R Fran OlixAssistant ED Marshal Long Ken Ewald Dave Haertel Back Row L-R Carl Luft Brian Harley Event Director Jeff Troy Lisa Troy Carol Seidel Wlnchmaster Frank NesterR shows launch setup Davey Systems winch line-retriever two 12-volt batteries parallel fed 40-amp charger charger powered 5KW generator Other wlnchmasters Rosse Butterfield Brian Harley Walt Rauscher 00 C, 0 00 C, 0 00 C, 0 mm 00 z C, 0 00 C, 0 00 C 0 00 z Open Standard classwinnerJack Hamilton L original-design Skyjack right Brian AgnewL Ft Meyers FL justcompleted last flight contest dad guy middle last timer Don Heinrich Troy Ml Planes Sagitta 600 Terry Edmonds Llowa City IA two original designs Standard-class 10 Unlimited-class Callisto MA plan No 383 Tom Brlghtblll RPortland OR two Dodgson Design ships Unlimited-class Windsong Two-Meter-class Pixie 5 1 RC Soaring n Blakeslee Dan waged toughest battles yet know wouldnt say lost am proud have called friend dont know Good Ones go away Maybe appreci ate efforts contributions Dan always set example standards others should compare has attained highest respect Fellowship Aero modeling worldwide hard work sincerity effort foremost integrity have known no man character grace friendly style paramount spirit courageous Ill always remember Dan man always looked up 1986 Soaring Nats held grassy farm field belonging McNeese State Univer sity just outside Lake Charles LA two words has HOT HUMID day temperatures about degree off all-time records drink water Gatorade constantly stay shade much possible keep broiling brains Funny thing though once launched plane concerns about heat disappeared 100% concentration devoted flying Aside heat flying conditions excellent throughout four days fairly constant breeze west varied mmL 00 C 0 00 cj 0 00 C 0 mm 00 0 C 0 mm 00 C 0 00 0 Cl 0 00 November 1986 51 Dave Johnson LPortland OR flew three classes two Dodgson Design planes Unlimited Windsong Standard TwoMeter Pixie 01 Florida Swamp Fox Leon Kincaid R gets well-known Scooter MA plan No 422 ready go Its Mickey Mouse No its Tom Nielson LPortland OR Two-Meter Pixie Fellows background Julian Tamez Mark Hoffman Betsy Coppersmith RBlue Bell PA chief scorekeeper also events female contestant Paul Carlson lovelywife Lynne L checkthe air I-lane IS rauls original Prodigya Two-Metercraftthat caused sensation Twelveyear-old Rusty Smith CRDade City FL Junior contestant took home trophies three events RC Soaring n Blakeslee almost nothing up 10-12 mph range Except day conditions first thing morning fairly liftless put early starters disadvantage Conditions during day normal periods good lift big sink general improved day wore field definitely tight side safety Most landing approaches made low over cars canopies Several planes landed onor ineach Fortunately no mishaps involving personal injury Winch lines could stretched 750 feet About 80 feet behind winches solid stand tall trees necessitated putting two landing circles down toward turnarounds left winch lines about 100yard walk sometimes sprint get winches circles trees caught few planes also beneficial side Fliers found breeze deflecting up over usually created slopetype lift Some pilots used several minutes time particular Windsong cutting back forth close trees everyone asked Whos flying because wasnt anyone circle Flying Tom Jones Houston standing near trees sure didnt put plane last minute Tom raced circle land Good trick second year Event Director Jeff Troy crew officials mostly Valley Forge Signal Seekers enough praise can given Jeff Assistant Event Director Fran Olix Flight Line Director Tom Kozel winchmasters scorekeepers impounders great work asked contestants felt about contest no exception responses included following Best Nats Ive attended Well-run Very professional Excellent crew comments chance Jeff kept saying nothing during contest true organized topnotch crew set tone things done Id like quote letter Jeff sent volunteers just prior Nats contest beingrun forthe egos 52 Model Aviation legendary Walt Good L props Samun flight Fellows background Dave Stone L Carl Raichie Team Mexico R Connie Jones Waco TX third left hosted friends Mexico City Louis Mungula Jr Sr L Marisol Mungula Center Roberto Guzman son Jorge R Jorge won Senior Two-Meter 00 ON 0 00 ON z Cl 0 00 ON Cl 0 00 ON Cl 0 mm 00 ON Cl 0 00 ON hm Cl 0 00 ON Flier Connie Jones stands well backas Jack Hamilton prepares launch onnios /4sc5lO Jantar took lot muscle launch Ed Whyte has won Scale atthe Nats once betore wim mis i us i no grasatripped up ROG launch year damaged model pilot figures sure add realism Bob Cartwright LIttle Rock AR launches scale Slingaby T49B Capstan took third Jeff Troy minds winch RC Soaring officials serve contestants responsibility see rules upheld scores properly handled impound carefully managed questions politely answered Know what own job take care contestants first Doesnt explain lot pilots briefing Monday night contestants realized going treated friendly fair fashion responded cooperating officials throughout contest Con sidering heat should have shortened tempers fun way Nats went off remarkable gives much credit officials contestants alike Open age category 63 Unlimited entries 66 Standard 61 Two-Meter malting total 190 Since contest ants figure might well get moneys worth entered two three classes Eliminating multiple entries 82 fliers Open Seniors ages 15-19 five Unlimiteds five Standards six Two-Meters actual number fliers seven lone Junior entry Rusty Smith age 12 Dade City FL Rusty flew three classes scores would have put him top half Open two events five Scale entries figures down substantially last year 120 Unlimited 107 Standard 95 Two-Meter maybe some tip hot would favorable side small field would have problem people Fliers organized 15 flight groups according radio frequency 12 13 contestants group draw morning see would lucky group go first Tuesday first day flying Group Six drawn immediately called fly Group Seven called Ready area Group Eight Standby area system kept things moving along nicely because soon Group Six turned transmitters Group Sevens transmitters pins handed out moved funnel end funnel Tom Kozel made winch assignments Once flier winch hooked up winchinaster gave OK off happening succeeding groups being called Ready Standby Yes PA system worked Four Davey Systems winches retrievers laid out V-belt-drive winches have different torque/speed characteristics usual direct-drive long-shaft Ford-starter-motor winches retrievers worked well fact pace contest couldnt have maintained Skilled operators also essen tial contestants really appreciated great work winchmasters did sitting sun day Three cheers Two things Jeff Fran insisted onwas flier being ready transmitter taken out impound having different timer flight class multiple entries quick pace usable timers premium gave chance meet lots people As case last year no score sheets handed out timer took stopwatch scorers simply told time whether landing out circle way task Seven-Minute International Continued page 145 Byron Blakeslee November 1986 00 ON Cr 0 00 ON Cr 0 00 ON 0 00 ON 0 00 ON Cr 0 00 ON Cr 0 00 ON 53 Rusty Smith Center needs help Event Director Jeff Troy L Assistant ED Fran Olix R hold hardware won years Nats Senior contestant Mike Garton recipient Sid Axeirod Memorial Scholarship Its worth $1 OOO Scott Christensen R made presentation Tom Brightbill R has just made presentation Hi Johnson Trophyto Leon Kincald Center award given tothe flieracoring points anyclass connotesthe winner Soaring competition Event Director Jeff Troy left Realize Genuine Improvement RC Flying Geometron Transmitter Support Completely frees hands control sticks levers nothing way Allows concentrate flying because dont have hold transmitter operating controls Provides full four corner stick mobility Improves accuracy stick movement because transmitter held stable Adjusts two-stick Tx modifications adapt able single stick Tx easy change support plate Simple adluatments arm length shoulder size Transmitter secured safety catch can removed replaced second yet cannot accidentally fall out PURCHASE ALL THREE ITEMS See dealer order direct GEOMETRON CO INC 12 INGLESIDE ROAD LEXINGTON MA 02173 617 861-6526 Extremely comfortable use wear Put take off instant hat No belts buckles straps no cord around neck Wearing support transmitter stays place carry plane Doubles ideal ground support offers perfect accessibility keeps transmitter off ground Ruggedly built heat treated aluminum finished heavy duty anodize Assembled stainless steel fasteners Designed constructed extended use SflA plus 5300 jasJ shippiOg 995O $99Q PROVEN TO BE TREMENDOUS HELP FOR BOTH BEGINNERS AND EXPERTS! Plus $150 shipping coo 300 add5ssal cash o money order Ohio ciwoes eels ohiy cofiboesad US Mass residents add 5% LCD TIMER/STOPWATCH Counts up down preset hold additive features Time out sounds alarm auto shut off Easy read outdoors lithium battery 21 95e PROTECTIVE BAG Made space age aluminum coated nylon Reflects suns heat protects Tx dirt dust special fast acting closure YOU USE IT YOU WILL NEVER FLY WITHOUT IT Nats RC Soar/Blakeslee Continued page 53 Duration 100-point bonus landing 25-meter-diameter circle Points per flight 420 perfect 700 plus 100 landing making 520 max points per flight Two flights per day four days makes total maximum 4160 points class know what youre thinking nowwho won OK fun part winner Open Unlimited highly-coveted Hi Johnson Award highest score class other Leon Kincaid itinerant senior citizen now collects mail Key West Open Standard taken another old timer Jack Hamilton Dallas TX let out secrets dont think fellows would mind hint Leon Jack same age combined years 120 hope us over 50 story Nats other remarkable per formance young Paul Carison Urbana IL Going last flight Friday Paul led Two-Meter 162 points over Brian Agnew led Standard 77 points over Jack Hamilton third Unlimited 39 points behind Leon Kincaid 33 behind Tom Brightbill story accomplished single Two-Meter plane model Pauls original-design Prodigyof later Unfortunately Paul dropped nearly two minutes last Standard flight let Jack slip ahead 28 points Brian Agnew third Al Scidmore Terry Edmonds Paul took Two-Meter comfortable 162 points over Brian followed Julian Tamez Terry Edmonds again Unlimited Paul kept position behind Leon Tom 39 points ahead fourthplacer Bob Wilkosz Terry finished tenth class Brian fourteenth scores gave Paul very convincing win what prestigious award US Soaring Lee Renaud memorial Trophy highest total points us three classes Paul scored total 12190 points followed last years winner Terry Edmonds 11508 Brian Agnew next 11496 Tom Brightbill 11458 points has pointed out Brian also flew same Two Meter ship three classesa Sagitta 600 Its time reassess thinking little plane cant compete big Getting back open Unlimited minute Leon Kincaid finished 4150 points facile figures will quickly calculate just 10 points off perfect score previously mentioned Ten seconds out 56 minutes flying aint too bad Tom Brightbill scored 4149 points Somebody declaredthe winner money close tie can get L Johnnie Casb urns I C Trainers 60 Size40 Size20 Size See local dealer call us special prices Friday night Awards Banquet Tom asked present Hi Johnson Trophy Leon Tom talked about traveling back AMA HQ recently seeing very impressive perpetual Hi Johnson Trophy display said proud would make Sailplaner have name inscribed standing ovation Leon Tom very popular win Class stuffi Speaking banquet another excellent job Event Director accomplished Jeff organized MCed over 100 attendance secured sufficient door prizes everyone received something Trophies nice plaques went down tenth three Open classes three Scale three Senior class plus three Rusty Smith Junior class made lot awarding Jeff third final Special Award presented the Senior fliers try Its Sid Axelrod $1000 scholarship award all-around performance design skill knowledge Scott Christensen made award behalf Axelrod family Mike Garton Iowa Mike won Senior Unlimited Standard third Two-Meter Also finishing well last years Axelrod winner Alex Bereczky second Senior Unlimited also Two-Meter Jorge Guzman Mexico City won Senior Two-Meter second Standard FLYS GREAT IDEAL BEGINNERS AIRPLANE THAT BUILDS IN HALF THE TIME Jig built balsa fuselage 90% Built wing Excellent instructions first time builder Full size plans Decal forms windshield JOHNNIE CASBURN MANUFACTURING CO 5715-SE E Rosedale Fort Worth TX 76112 Day 817/451-7537 t 817/572-1452 November1986145 ACT Y SAFE OXY unique two-component epoxy laminating system developed offer user safest highest quality laminating resin available 11/2 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86336 r-802 2341808 Model Aviation Lets forget Scale always crowd-pleaser Two rounds flown midday Thursday good because previous years Scale flown Saturdayafter regular flying over after Awards Banquet Scale bit anticlimax again year five entries two favorites came cropper Ed Whytes scale Schweizer TG-3 caught right wing grass during its ROG takeoff flipped over its nose Connie Jones -scale Jantar Wanichek kit flew nicely landed kinda wing first its first flight too suffered enough damage couldnt flown again two unfortunate events left door open Jack Hamilton venerable Graupner-kit Cirrus Jack first flew mode 1973 used complete LSF Level IV requirements including goal-and-return contest wins doesnt get high scale points Jack gets out its flying capabilities Don Mulligan came second ASW-1 7 Bob Cartwright third Slingsby T49B Capstan few words about Sajiplanes Thcres no question aileron-equipped ships continue gain popularity AMA tasks didnt make formal count Id guess diat about es flown Nats ailerons since flying conditions wele benign polyhedral planes didnt have give up much way landing maneuverability flying speed straight-wingers wind kicked up might have different story final scores show poly ships top place class However good aileron-planes class little luck could have easily moved ahead Notwithstanding advances aileronplanes Id say interest Paul Carlsons bent-wing Two-Meter Prodigy Paul owns Off Ground Models introduced kit January conventional all-wood kit some high-tech features uses Selig S4061 -096-84 airfoil carbon-fiber-rein forced spars Paul says airfoil works better popular Eppler 205 section spite kits relatively high wood Two-Meter list price $6995 predict sales will zoom serious contest fliers see can duplicate Pauls success local club con tests Its real neat little plane Leon Kincaids series Scooter designs has around some time unfortunately isnt kitted term comes mind examining Leons planes craftsmanship designs relatively simple straight forward concepts details beauti fully thought out Another plane really impressed Terry Edmonds Two-Meter ship departs Terrys usual all-wood construction having glass fuselage foam wings wings have balsa MonoKote covering weigh just bit all-balsa ones wish could see plane Its gorgeous Terrys workmanship absolutely flawless reminds RaIf Deckers workmanship F3B planes Boeing Aircraft Co couldnt pro duce better model Check Jerry Slates California fiberglass fuselages foam cores ship Jerry Slates 2026 Spring Lake Dr Martinez CA 94553 telephone 415/ 689-0766 Well have Because readers Nats perhaps have never attended Ive tried pass along workings atmosphere what went contention trophies Nats very serious sports contest us quickly out NEW Fox 4OBB Delux SPEd FICATIONS BORE STROKE DISPLACEMENT RPM 10-6 prop Super Pertormer Fox 4OBB Delux similar Fox 4OBB except model provides Iwo bearings main shaft instead equipped metal spinner 408B Delux supplied mutfier Course OrderitStyle 24098Fox 40B8 Delux 840 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Practical Twin Ducted Fan Project Thousands satisfied modelers currently flying Byron Originals jets serve proof release kit can sure project can confidently build fly st dream designed built flown its designer few others new F- 15 Eagle no exception F-i 5 designed around proven Byro-Jet Propulsion System its twin Byro-Jet Fans turning nearly 20000 rpm producing 24 24A total pounds thrust Eagle delivers speed rate climb maneuver ability expect Byron Originals jet Unique Exclusive Components new F- 15 far too numerous attempt describe magazine ad Detailed Info Pack includes brochure owners manual set reduced construction drawings kit pricing send $200 Get full story F-i Sand its long list exclusive features Custom Retractable Main Gear lutionary New Nose Gear Design matic Landing Gear Brake System Functional Pneumatic Speed Brake iled Fiberglass Fuselage Factory Installed Formers -in Wings Stabs Fins Precise Construction Methods Specifications wing Span 70channels 5 wlretracts Length aS 7 wf speed brake end Reedy-to-fly weight 25 lbs landing gear brakes Power - Twin Byro-Jet Performance Systems wfOS 77 equiv Byron Originals Box 279 Ida Grove IA 51445 Ph 712 364-3165 contention its gigantic fun-fly everybody its big family reunion chance gab old friends meet new ones Also its opportunity observe top fliers styles ask about latest planes So Id recommend Sailplaners try attend Nats sometime careers Personally cant wait till next year last note Dr Carl Mobs Madison WI wants remind everyone Fourth Annual National Sailplane Symposium will held Ramada Inn Madison WI November 1-2 1986 excellent speakers will including Walt Good John Grigg Tom Brightbill Since much time remains before Sympo opens its doors suggest call Carl Mobs 608 238-2321 evenings information Nats RC Heli/Melnik Continued page 55 turnout Scale disappoint ingonly two contestantsboth models very good Steve Mints has produced several fine Scale models unveiled Robinson R-22 Based CMI kit excellent model Steve added 2000 rivets screws scale hinges As know Robinson R-22 model flybarless Steve added gyros cyclic axis well tall makes incredibly stable model Steve won static score 1570 final score 2869 second place Helmet Holder flew Wik Bolkow BO 105 fuselage Horizon chanics built own four-blade head used Peka blades static 1285 final 2305 very good Nationals despite hardships caused weather Frank Dykes crew deserve everyones thanks people cared enough make best contest possible Congratulations winners better luck next year didnt well would have liked Practice hard maybe well see Lincoln NE 1987 Nats CL Aerobat/Dudka Continued page 57 National Championship Whitelys plane initially designed fellow West Coaster Gid Adkisson Bob added own modifications unusual semiscale version Bud Light Laser weighing 74 oz enormous fuselage 740 sq wing area Power ST 60 Australian Bolly 11 x 7 three-blade carbonfiber prop cut down 11 Bob Baron finished third flying looked much better did Westover last years FAI Team Finals Windy Urtnowski flew Louisiana Light ning fourth-place spot gorgeous work manship combined prettiest red Ive seen years made plane attractive ones Nats Lou Dudka 5th managed correct number inside outside loops official flights combined newfound abil ity count along some good flying qualify year-old Matrix Final Five first time Bob Gieseke took last years 60 Nobler 6th-place finish seemed flying better extremely high level competition probably would have finalistContinued page 150 November1986 147 F-15 1/7 Scale Exceptional Performance True Byro-Jet Style. 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/11
Page Numbers: 50, 51, 52, 53, 145, 146, 147
RC Soaring n Blakeslee BEFORE get report RC Soaring 1986 Nats Ill have start out very sad announcement have yet heard Dan Pruss passed away end June Dan ModelAviations RC Soaring columnist tireless booster types model Sailplanes will able count things did great hobby/sport will truly missed Id like share following piece Skip Miller Dan US F3B team man ager first three teams 1977 79 81 5k vas ateainmemberin77 and79and won first-ever World Championships South Africa 1977 very close friends Memory Dan Pruss Skip Miller good humor small wrinkles face childlike expressions tells latest Sailplane gizmo gadget has found trip Europe man always displayed class own self-developed selfassured yet somehow made feel com fortable grounded connected 50 Model Aviation event officials workersbless em Group L shot Includes Betsy Coppersmith Front Second Row L-R Fran OlixAssistant ED Marshal Long Ken Ewald Dave Haertel Back Row L-R Carl Luft Brian Harley Event Director Jeff Troy Lisa Troy Carol Seidel Wlnchmaster Frank NesterR shows launch setup Davey Systems winch line-retriever two 12-volt batteries parallel fed 40-amp charger charger powered 5KW generator Other wlnchmasters Rosse Butterfield Brian Harley Walt Rauscher 00 C, 0 00 C, 0 00 C, 0 mm 00 z C, 0 00 C, 0 00 C 0 00 z Open Standard classwinnerJack Hamilton L original-design Skyjack right Brian AgnewL Ft Meyers FL justcompleted last flight contest dad guy middle last timer Don Heinrich Troy Ml Planes Sagitta 600 Terry Edmonds Llowa City IA two original designs Standard-class 10 Unlimited-class Callisto MA plan No 383 Tom Brlghtblll RPortland OR two Dodgson Design ships Unlimited-class Windsong Two-Meter-class Pixie 5 1 RC Soaring n Blakeslee Dan waged toughest battles yet know wouldnt say lost am proud have called friend dont know Good Ones go away Maybe appreci ate efforts contributions Dan always set example standards others should compare has attained highest respect Fellowship Aero modeling worldwide hard work sincerity effort foremost integrity have known no man character grace friendly style paramount spirit courageous Ill always remember Dan man always looked up 1986 Soaring Nats held grassy farm field belonging McNeese State Univer sity just outside Lake Charles LA two words has HOT HUMID day temperatures about degree off all-time records drink water Gatorade constantly stay shade much possible keep broiling brains Funny thing though once launched plane concerns about heat disappeared 100% concentration devoted flying Aside heat flying conditions excellent throughout four days fairly constant breeze west varied mmL 00 C 0 00 cj 0 00 C 0 mm 00 0 C 0 mm 00 C 0 00 0 Cl 0 00 November 1986 51 Dave Johnson LPortland OR flew three classes two Dodgson Design planes Unlimited Windsong Standard TwoMeter Pixie 01 Florida Swamp Fox Leon Kincaid R gets well-known Scooter MA plan No 422 ready go Its Mickey Mouse No its Tom Nielson LPortland OR Two-Meter Pixie Fellows background Julian Tamez Mark Hoffman Betsy Coppersmith RBlue Bell PA chief scorekeeper also events female contestant Paul Carlson lovelywife Lynne L checkthe air I-lane IS rauls original Prodigya Two-Metercraftthat caused sensation Twelveyear-old Rusty Smith CRDade City FL Junior contestant took home trophies three events RC Soaring n Blakeslee almost nothing up 10-12 mph range Except day conditions first thing morning fairly liftless put early starters disadvantage Conditions during day normal periods good lift big sink general improved day wore field definitely tight side safety Most landing approaches made low over cars canopies Several planes landed onor ineach Fortunately no mishaps involving personal injury Winch lines could stretched 750 feet About 80 feet behind winches solid stand tall trees necessitated putting two landing circles down toward turnarounds left winch lines about 100yard walk sometimes sprint get winches circles trees caught few planes also beneficial side Fliers found breeze deflecting up over usually created slopetype lift Some pilots used several minutes time particular Windsong cutting back forth close trees everyone asked Whos flying because wasnt anyone circle Flying Tom Jones Houston standing near trees sure didnt put plane last minute Tom raced circle land Good trick second year Event Director Jeff Troy crew officials mostly Valley Forge Signal Seekers enough praise can given Jeff Assistant Event Director Fran Olix Flight Line Director Tom Kozel winchmasters scorekeepers impounders great work asked contestants felt about contest no exception responses included following Best Nats Ive attended Well-run Very professional Excellent crew comments chance Jeff kept saying nothing during contest true organized topnotch crew set tone things done Id like quote letter Jeff sent volunteers just prior Nats contest beingrun forthe egos 52 Model Aviation legendary Walt Good L props Samun flight Fellows background Dave Stone L Carl Raichie Team Mexico R Connie Jones Waco TX third left hosted friends Mexico City Louis Mungula Jr Sr L Marisol Mungula Center Roberto Guzman son Jorge R Jorge won Senior Two-Meter 00 ON 0 00 ON z Cl 0 00 ON Cl 0 00 ON Cl 0 mm 00 ON Cl 0 00 ON hm Cl 0 00 ON Flier Connie Jones stands well backas Jack Hamilton prepares launch onnios /4sc5lO Jantar took lot muscle launch Ed Whyte has won Scale atthe Nats once betore wim mis i us i no grasatripped up ROG launch year damaged model pilot figures sure add realism Bob Cartwright LIttle Rock AR launches scale Slingaby T49B Capstan took third Jeff Troy minds winch RC Soaring officials serve contestants responsibility see rules upheld scores properly handled impound carefully managed questions politely answered Know what own job take care contestants first Doesnt explain lot pilots briefing Monday night contestants realized going treated friendly fair fashion responded cooperating officials throughout contest Con sidering heat should have shortened tempers fun way Nats went off remarkable gives much credit officials contestants alike Open age category 63 Unlimited entries 66 Standard 61 Two-Meter malting total 190 Since contest ants figure might well get moneys worth entered two three classes Eliminating multiple entries 82 fliers Open Seniors ages 15-19 five Unlimiteds five Standards six Two-Meters actual number fliers seven lone Junior entry Rusty Smith age 12 Dade City FL Rusty flew three classes scores would have put him top half Open two events five Scale entries figures down substantially last year 120 Unlimited 107 Standard 95 Two-Meter maybe some tip hot would favorable side small field would have problem people Fliers organized 15 flight groups according radio frequency 12 13 contestants group draw morning see would lucky group go first Tuesday first day flying Group Six drawn immediately called fly Group Seven called Ready area Group Eight Standby area system kept things moving along nicely because soon Group Six turned transmitters Group Sevens transmitters pins handed out moved funnel end funnel Tom Kozel made winch assignments Once flier winch hooked up winchinaster gave OK off happening succeeding groups being called Ready Standby Yes PA system worked Four Davey Systems winches retrievers laid out V-belt-drive winches have different torque/speed characteristics usual direct-drive long-shaft Ford-starter-motor winches retrievers worked well fact pace contest couldnt have maintained Skilled operators also essen tial contestants really appreciated great work winchmasters did sitting sun day Three cheers Two things Jeff Fran insisted onwas flier being ready transmitter taken out impound having different timer flight class multiple entries quick pace usable timers premium gave chance meet lots people As case last year no score sheets handed out timer took stopwatch scorers simply told time whether landing out circle way task Seven-Minute International Continued page 145 Byron Blakeslee November 1986 00 ON Cr 0 00 ON Cr 0 00 ON 0 00 ON 0 00 ON Cr 0 00 ON Cr 0 00 ON 53 Rusty Smith Center needs help Event Director Jeff Troy L Assistant ED Fran Olix R hold hardware won years Nats Senior contestant Mike Garton recipient Sid Axeirod Memorial Scholarship Its worth $1 OOO Scott Christensen R made presentation Tom Brightbill R has just made presentation Hi Johnson Trophyto Leon Kincald Center award given tothe flieracoring points anyclass connotesthe winner Soaring competition Event Director Jeff Troy left Realize Genuine Improvement RC Flying Geometron Transmitter Support Completely frees hands control sticks levers nothing way Allows concentrate flying because dont have hold transmitter operating controls Provides full four corner stick mobility Improves accuracy stick movement because transmitter held stable Adjusts two-stick Tx modifications adapt able single stick Tx easy change support plate Simple adluatments arm length shoulder size Transmitter secured safety catch can removed replaced second yet cannot accidentally fall out PURCHASE ALL THREE ITEMS See dealer order direct GEOMETRON CO INC 12 INGLESIDE ROAD LEXINGTON MA 02173 617 861-6526 Extremely comfortable use wear Put take off instant hat No belts buckles straps no cord around neck Wearing support transmitter stays place carry plane Doubles ideal ground support offers perfect accessibility keeps transmitter off ground Ruggedly built heat treated aluminum finished heavy duty anodize Assembled stainless steel fasteners Designed constructed extended use SflA plus 5300 jasJ shippiOg 995O $99Q PROVEN TO BE TREMENDOUS HELP FOR BOTH BEGINNERS AND EXPERTS! Plus $150 shipping coo 300 add5ssal cash o money order Ohio ciwoes eels ohiy cofiboesad US Mass residents add 5% LCD TIMER/STOPWATCH Counts up down preset hold additive features Time out sounds alarm auto shut off Easy read outdoors lithium battery 21 95e PROTECTIVE BAG Made space age aluminum coated nylon Reflects suns heat protects Tx dirt dust special fast acting closure YOU USE IT YOU WILL NEVER FLY WITHOUT IT Nats RC Soar/Blakeslee Continued page 53 Duration 100-point bonus landing 25-meter-diameter circle Points per flight 420 perfect 700 plus 100 landing making 520 max points per flight Two flights per day four days makes total maximum 4160 points class know what youre thinking nowwho won OK fun part winner Open Unlimited highly-coveted Hi Johnson Award highest score class other Leon Kincaid itinerant senior citizen now collects mail Key West Open Standard taken another old timer Jack Hamilton Dallas TX let out secrets dont think fellows would mind hint Leon Jack same age combined years 120 hope us over 50 story Nats other remarkable per formance young Paul Carison Urbana IL Going last flight Friday Paul led Two-Meter 162 points over Brian Agnew led Standard 77 points over Jack Hamilton third Unlimited 39 points behind Leon Kincaid 33 behind Tom Brightbill story accomplished single Two-Meter plane model Pauls original-design Prodigyof later Unfortunately Paul dropped nearly two minutes last Standard flight let Jack slip ahead 28 points Brian Agnew third Al Scidmore Terry Edmonds Paul took Two-Meter comfortable 162 points over Brian followed Julian Tamez Terry Edmonds again Unlimited Paul kept position behind Leon Tom 39 points ahead fourthplacer Bob Wilkosz Terry finished tenth class Brian fourteenth scores gave Paul very convincing win what prestigious award US Soaring Lee Renaud memorial Trophy highest total points us three classes Paul scored total 12190 points followed last years winner Terry Edmonds 11508 Brian Agnew next 11496 Tom Brightbill 11458 points has pointed out Brian also flew same Two Meter ship three classesa Sagitta 600 Its time reassess thinking little plane cant compete big Getting back open Unlimited minute Leon Kincaid finished 4150 points facile figures will quickly calculate just 10 points off perfect score previously mentioned Ten seconds out 56 minutes flying aint too bad Tom Brightbill scored 4149 points Somebody declaredthe winner money close tie can get L Johnnie Casb urns I C Trainers 60 Size40 Size20 Size See local dealer call us special prices Friday night Awards Banquet Tom asked present Hi Johnson Trophy Leon Tom talked about traveling back AMA HQ recently seeing very impressive perpetual Hi Johnson Trophy display said proud would make Sailplaner have name inscribed standing ovation Leon Tom very popular win Class stuffi Speaking banquet another excellent job Event Director accomplished Jeff organized MCed over 100 attendance secured sufficient door prizes everyone received something Trophies nice plaques went down tenth three Open classes three Scale three Senior class plus three Rusty Smith Junior class made lot awarding Jeff third final Special Award presented the Senior fliers try Its Sid Axelrod $1000 scholarship award all-around performance design skill knowledge Scott Christensen made award behalf Axelrod family Mike Garton Iowa Mike won Senior Unlimited Standard third Two-Meter Also finishing well last years Axelrod winner Alex Bereczky second Senior Unlimited also Two-Meter Jorge Guzman Mexico City won Senior Two-Meter second Standard FLYS GREAT IDEAL BEGINNERS AIRPLANE THAT BUILDS IN HALF THE TIME Jig built balsa fuselage 90% Built wing Excellent instructions first time builder Full size plans Decal forms windshield JOHNNIE CASBURN MANUFACTURING CO 5715-SE E Rosedale Fort Worth TX 76112 Day 817/451-7537 t 817/572-1452 November1986145 ACT Y SAFE OXY unique two-component epoxy laminating system developed offer user safest highest quality laminating resin available 11/2 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Nats ailerons since flying conditions wele benign polyhedral planes didnt have give up much way landing maneuverability flying speed straight-wingers wind kicked up might have different story final scores show poly ships top place class However good aileron-planes class little luck could have easily moved ahead Notwithstanding advances aileronplanes Id say interest Paul Carlsons bent-wing Two-Meter Prodigy Paul owns Off Ground Models introduced kit January conventional all-wood kit some high-tech features uses Selig S4061 -096-84 airfoil carbon-fiber-rein forced spars Paul says airfoil works better popular Eppler 205 section spite kits relatively high wood Two-Meter list price $6995 predict sales will zoom serious contest fliers see can duplicate Pauls success local club con tests Its real neat little plane Leon Kincaids series Scooter designs has around some time unfortunately isnt kitted term comes mind examining Leons planes craftsmanship designs relatively simple straight forward 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/11
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RC Soaring n Blakeslee BEFORE get report RC Soaring 1986 Nats Ill have start out very sad announcement have yet heard Dan Pruss passed away end June Dan ModelAviations RC Soaring columnist tireless booster types model Sailplanes will able count things did great hobby/sport will truly missed Id like share following piece Skip Miller Dan US F3B team man ager first three teams 1977 79 81 5k vas ateainmemberin77 and79and won first-ever World Championships South Africa 1977 very close friends Memory Dan Pruss Skip Miller good humor small wrinkles face childlike expressions tells latest Sailplane gizmo gadget has found trip Europe man always displayed class own self-developed selfassured yet somehow made feel com fortable grounded connected 50 Model Aviation event officials workersbless em Group L shot Includes Betsy Coppersmith Front Second Row L-R Fran OlixAssistant ED Marshal Long Ken Ewald Dave Haertel Back Row L-R Carl Luft Brian Harley Event Director Jeff Troy Lisa Troy Carol Seidel Wlnchmaster Frank NesterR shows launch setup Davey Systems winch line-retriever two 12-volt batteries parallel fed 40-amp charger charger powered 5KW generator Other wlnchmasters Rosse Butterfield Brian Harley Walt Rauscher 00 C, 0 00 C, 0 00 C, 0 mm 00 z C, 0 00 C, 0 00 C 0 00 z Open Standard classwinnerJack Hamilton L original-design Skyjack right Brian AgnewL Ft Meyers FL justcompleted last flight contest dad guy middle last timer Don Heinrich Troy Ml Planes Sagitta 600 Terry Edmonds Llowa City IA two original designs Standard-class 10 Unlimited-class Callisto MA plan No 383 Tom Brlghtblll RPortland OR two Dodgson Design ships Unlimited-class Windsong Two-Meter-class Pixie 5 1 RC Soaring n Blakeslee Dan waged toughest battles yet know wouldnt say lost am proud have called friend dont know Good Ones go away Maybe appreci ate efforts contributions Dan always set example standards others should compare has attained highest respect Fellowship Aero modeling worldwide hard work sincerity effort foremost integrity have known no man character grace friendly style paramount spirit courageous Ill always remember Dan man always looked up 1986 Soaring Nats held grassy farm field belonging McNeese State Univer sity just outside Lake Charles LA two words has HOT HUMID day temperatures about degree off all-time records drink water Gatorade constantly stay shade much possible keep broiling brains Funny thing though once launched plane concerns about heat disappeared 100% concentration devoted flying Aside heat flying conditions excellent throughout four days fairly constant breeze west varied mmL 00 C 0 00 cj 0 00 C 0 mm 00 0 C 0 mm 00 C 0 00 0 Cl 0 00 November 1986 51 Dave Johnson LPortland OR flew three classes two Dodgson Design planes Unlimited Windsong Standard TwoMeter Pixie 01 Florida Swamp Fox Leon Kincaid R gets well-known Scooter MA plan No 422 ready go Its Mickey Mouse No its Tom Nielson LPortland OR Two-Meter Pixie Fellows background Julian Tamez Mark Hoffman Betsy Coppersmith RBlue Bell PA chief scorekeeper also events female contestant Paul Carlson lovelywife Lynne L checkthe air I-lane IS rauls original Prodigya Two-Metercraftthat caused sensation Twelveyear-old Rusty Smith CRDade City FL Junior contestant took home trophies three events RC Soaring n Blakeslee almost nothing up 10-12 mph range Except day conditions first thing morning fairly liftless put early starters disadvantage Conditions during day normal periods good lift big sink general improved day wore field definitely tight side safety Most landing approaches made low over cars canopies Several planes landed onor ineach Fortunately no mishaps involving personal injury Winch lines could stretched 750 feet About 80 feet behind winches solid stand tall trees necessitated putting two landing circles down toward turnarounds left winch lines about 100yard walk sometimes sprint get winches circles trees caught few planes also beneficial side Fliers found breeze deflecting up over usually created slopetype lift Some pilots used several minutes time particular Windsong cutting back forth close trees everyone asked Whos flying because wasnt anyone circle Flying Tom Jones Houston standing near trees sure didnt put plane last minute Tom raced circle land Good trick second year Event Director Jeff Troy crew officials mostly Valley Forge Signal Seekers enough praise can given Jeff Assistant Event Director Fran Olix Flight Line Director Tom Kozel winchmasters scorekeepers impounders great work asked contestants felt about contest no exception responses included following Best Nats Ive attended Well-run Very professional Excellent crew comments chance Jeff kept saying nothing during contest true organized topnotch crew set tone things done Id like quote letter Jeff sent volunteers just prior Nats contest beingrun forthe egos 52 Model Aviation legendary Walt Good L props Samun flight Fellows background Dave Stone L Carl Raichie Team Mexico R Connie Jones Waco TX third left hosted friends Mexico City Louis Mungula Jr Sr L Marisol Mungula Center Roberto Guzman son Jorge R Jorge won Senior Two-Meter 00 ON 0 00 ON z Cl 0 00 ON Cl 0 00 ON Cl 0 mm 00 ON Cl 0 00 ON hm Cl 0 00 ON Flier Connie Jones stands well backas Jack Hamilton prepares launch onnios /4sc5lO Jantar took lot muscle launch Ed Whyte has won Scale atthe Nats once betore wim mis i us i no grasatripped up ROG launch year damaged model pilot figures sure add realism Bob Cartwright LIttle Rock AR launches scale Slingaby T49B Capstan took third Jeff Troy minds winch RC Soaring officials serve contestants responsibility see rules upheld scores properly handled impound carefully managed questions politely answered Know what own job take care contestants first Doesnt explain lot pilots briefing Monday night contestants realized going treated friendly fair fashion responded cooperating officials throughout contest Con sidering heat should have shortened tempers fun way Nats went off remarkable gives much credit officials contestants alike Open age category 63 Unlimited entries 66 Standard 61 Two-Meter malting total 190 Since contest ants figure might well get moneys worth entered two three classes Eliminating multiple entries 82 fliers Open Seniors ages 15-19 five Unlimiteds five Standards six Two-Meters actual number fliers seven lone Junior entry Rusty Smith age 12 Dade City FL Rusty flew three classes scores would have put him top half Open two events five Scale entries figures down substantially last year 120 Unlimited 107 Standard 95 Two-Meter maybe some tip hot would favorable side small field would have problem people Fliers organized 15 flight groups according radio frequency 12 13 contestants group draw morning see would lucky group go first Tuesday first day flying Group Six drawn immediately called fly Group Seven called Ready area Group Eight Standby area system kept things moving along nicely because soon Group Six turned transmitters Group Sevens transmitters pins handed out moved funnel end funnel Tom Kozel made winch assignments Once flier winch hooked up winchinaster gave OK off happening succeeding groups being called Ready Standby Yes PA system worked Four Davey Systems winches retrievers laid out V-belt-drive winches have different torque/speed characteristics usual direct-drive long-shaft Ford-starter-motor winches retrievers worked well fact pace contest couldnt have maintained Skilled operators also essen tial contestants really appreciated great work winchmasters did sitting sun day Three cheers Two things Jeff Fran insisted onwas flier being ready transmitter taken out impound having different timer flight class multiple entries quick pace usable timers premium gave chance meet lots people As case last year no score sheets handed out timer took stopwatch scorers simply told time whether landing out circle way task Seven-Minute International Continued page 145 Byron Blakeslee November 1986 00 ON Cr 0 00 ON Cr 0 00 ON 0 00 ON 0 00 ON Cr 0 00 ON Cr 0 00 ON 53 Rusty Smith Center needs help Event Director Jeff Troy L Assistant ED Fran Olix R hold hardware won years Nats Senior contestant Mike Garton recipient Sid Axeirod Memorial Scholarship Its worth $1 OOO Scott Christensen R made presentation Tom Brightbill R has just made presentation Hi Johnson Trophyto Leon Kincald Center award given tothe flieracoring points anyclass connotesthe winner Soaring competition Event Director Jeff Troy left Realize Genuine Improvement RC Flying Geometron Transmitter Support Completely frees hands control sticks levers nothing way Allows concentrate flying because dont have hold transmitter operating controls Provides full four corner stick mobility Improves accuracy stick movement because transmitter held stable Adjusts two-stick Tx modifications adapt able single stick Tx easy change support plate Simple adluatments arm length shoulder size Transmitter secured safety catch can removed replaced second yet cannot accidentally fall out 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Plus $150 shipping coo 300 add5ssal cash o money order Ohio ciwoes eels ohiy cofiboesad US Mass residents add 5% LCD TIMER/STOPWATCH Counts up down preset hold additive features Time out sounds alarm auto shut off Easy read outdoors lithium battery 21 95e PROTECTIVE BAG Made space age aluminum coated nylon Reflects suns heat protects Tx dirt dust special fast acting closure YOU USE IT YOU WILL NEVER FLY WITHOUT IT Nats RC Soar/Blakeslee Continued page 53 Duration 100-point bonus landing 25-meter-diameter circle Points per flight 420 perfect 700 plus 100 landing making 520 max points per flight Two flights per day four days makes total maximum 4160 points class know what youre thinking nowwho won OK fun part winner Open Unlimited highly-coveted Hi Johnson Award highest score class other Leon Kincaid itinerant senior citizen now collects mail Key West Open Standard taken another old timer Jack Hamilton Dallas TX let out secrets dont think fellows would mind hint Leon Jack same age combined years 120 hope us over 50 story Nats other remarkable per formance young Paul Carison Urbana IL Going last flight Friday Paul led Two-Meter 162 points over Brian Agnew led Standard 77 points over Jack Hamilton third Unlimited 39 points behind Leon Kincaid 33 behind Tom Brightbill story accomplished single Two-Meter plane model Pauls original-design Prodigyof later Unfortunately Paul dropped nearly two minutes last Standard flight let Jack slip ahead 28 points Brian Agnew third Al Scidmore Terry Edmonds Paul took Two-Meter comfortable 162 points over Brian followed Julian Tamez Terry Edmonds again Unlimited Paul kept position behind Leon Tom 39 points ahead fourthplacer Bob Wilkosz Terry finished tenth class Brian fourteenth scores gave Paul very convincing win what prestigious award US Soaring Lee Renaud memorial Trophy highest total points us three classes Paul scored total 12190 points followed last years winner Terry Edmonds 11508 Brian Agnew next 11496 Tom Brightbill 11458 points has pointed out Brian also flew same Two Meter ship three classesa Sagitta 600 Its time reassess thinking little plane cant compete big Getting back open Unlimited minute Leon Kincaid finished 4150 points facile figures will quickly calculate just 10 points off perfect score previously mentioned Ten seconds out 56 minutes flying aint too bad Tom Brightbill scored 4149 points Somebody declaredthe winner money close tie can get L Johnnie Casb urns I C Trainers 60 Size40 Size20 Size See local dealer call us special prices Friday night Awards Banquet Tom asked present Hi Johnson Trophy Leon Tom talked about traveling back AMA HQ recently seeing very impressive perpetual Hi Johnson Trophy display said proud would make Sailplaner have name inscribed standing ovation Leon Tom very popular win Class stuffi Speaking banquet another excellent job Event Director accomplished Jeff organized MCed over 100 attendance secured sufficient door prizes everyone received something Trophies nice plaques went down tenth three Open classes three Scale three Senior class plus three Rusty Smith Junior class made lot awarding Jeff third final Special Award presented the Senior fliers try Its Sid Axelrod $1000 scholarship award all-around performance design skill knowledge Scott Christensen made award behalf Axelrod family Mike Garton Iowa Mike won Senior Unlimited Standard third Two-Meter Also finishing well last years Axelrod winner Alex Bereczky second Senior Unlimited also Two-Meter Jorge Guzman Mexico City won Senior Two-Meter second Standard FLYS GREAT IDEAL BEGINNERS AIRPLANE THAT BUILDS IN HALF THE TIME Jig built balsa fuselage 90% Built wing Excellent instructions first time builder Full size plans Decal forms windshield JOHNNIE CASBURN MANUFACTURING CO 5715-SE E Rosedale Fort Worth TX 76112 Day 817/451-7537 t 817/572-1452 November1986145 ACT Y SAFE OXY unique two-component epoxy laminating system developed offer user safest highest quality laminating resin available 11/2 Ot Kit $1700 plus $250 S&H 1 Gal Kit $4800 plus $500 S&H GLASS CLOTH 58 ozIsq yd 38 x 6 FT $ 800 plus $250 S&H 38 xiS FT $1500 plus $250 S&H 38 x30 FT $3300 plus $250 S&H Send SASE additional information ACPs Ughtweight Composite Materials Order 000 Send Check Money Order AEROSPACE COMPOSITE PRODUCTS 28 Crosswood Rd Farm ington CT 06032 Source Lightweighf Maferials WElGHT-MATES Hey Duty FabrIc Weight Bags Easily Wed w/sand shot up 5 lbs Rye 4x6 bags per package Conforms curvatures Conplete instruchons $895 Plus Si 00 postage& handling AZ residents ad 35 tax GRATESHAPESTht SANDING BLOCKS GS 101. 1/4and3l8 X GS1O2WGS103 1/2 & 5/83/4~ & 1 ft GSiO4GS1O5 3/8 & 5/B w13/4R F1I4 & 3/B Vs w/5/8 Grit sides Always consistantty rounded edges Long-lasting silicon caobide grit Pa 101 102 & t03orspacity anytbree AZ residents add 60 sales tax Single GRATESHAPESTh $495 P&H AZ residents add 25 tax products guaranteed ers invited Seed checkor rrroney order Sal Rock kidusbtes6486 Hwy 179-SuIte 108 Sdon AZ 86336 r-802 2341808 Model Aviation Lets forget Scale always crowd-pleaser Two rounds flown midday Thursday good because previous years Scale flown Saturdayafter regular flying over after Awards Banquet Scale bit anticlimax again year five entries two favorites came cropper Ed Whytes scale Schweizer TG-3 caught right wing grass during its ROG takeoff flipped over its nose Connie Jones -scale Jantar Wanichek kit flew nicely landed kinda wing first its first flight too suffered enough damage couldnt flown again two unfortunate events left door open Jack Hamilton venerable Graupner-kit Cirrus Jack first flew mode 1973 used complete LSF Level IV requirements including goal-and-return contest wins doesnt get high scale points Jack gets out its flying capabilities Don Mulligan came second ASW-1 7 Bob Cartwright third Slingsby T49B Capstan few words about Sajiplanes Thcres no question aileron-equipped ships continue gain popularity AMA tasks didnt make formal count Id guess diat about es flown Nats ailerons since flying conditions wele benign polyhedral planes didnt have give up much way landing maneuverability flying speed straight-wingers wind kicked up might have different story final scores show poly ships top place class However good aileron-planes class little luck could have easily moved ahead Notwithstanding advances aileronplanes Id say interest Paul Carlsons bent-wing Two-Meter Prodigy Paul owns Off Ground Models introduced kit January conventional all-wood kit some high-tech features uses Selig S4061 -096-84 airfoil carbon-fiber-rein forced spars Paul says airfoil works better popular Eppler 205 section spite kits relatively high wood Two-Meter list price $6995 predict sales will zoom serious contest fliers see can duplicate Pauls success local club con tests Its real neat little plane Leon Kincaids series Scooter designs has around some time unfortunately isnt kitted term comes mind examining Leons planes craftsmanship designs relatively simple straight forward concepts details beauti fully thought out Another plane really impressed Terry Edmonds Two-Meter ship departs Terrys usual all-wood construction having glass fuselage foam wings wings have balsa MonoKote covering weigh just bit all-balsa ones wish could see plane Its gorgeous Terrys workmanship absolutely flawless reminds RaIf Deckers workmanship F3B planes Boeing Aircraft Co couldnt pro duce better model Check Jerry Slates California fiberglass fuselages foam cores ship Jerry Slates 2026 Spring Lake Dr Martinez CA 94553 telephone 415/ 689-0766 Well have Because readers Nats perhaps have never attended Ive tried pass along workings atmosphere what went contention trophies Nats very serious sports contest us quickly out NEW Fox 4OBB Delux SPEd FICATIONS BORE STROKE DISPLACEMENT RPM 10-6 prop Super Pertormer Fox 4OBB Delux similar Fox 4OBB except model provides Iwo bearings main shaft instead equipped metal spinner 408B Delux supplied mutfier Course OrderitStyle 24098Fox 40B8 Delux 840 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Practical Twin Ducted Fan Project Thousands satisfied modelers currently flying Byron Originals jets serve proof release kit can sure project can confidently build fly st dream designed built flown its designer few others new F- 15 Eagle no exception F-i 5 designed around proven Byro-Jet Propulsion System its twin Byro-Jet Fans turning nearly 20000 rpm producing 24 24A total pounds thrust Eagle delivers speed rate climb maneuver ability expect Byron Originals jet Unique Exclusive Components new F- 15 far too numerous attempt describe magazine ad Detailed Info Pack includes brochure owners manual set reduced construction drawings kit pricing send $200 Get full story F-i Sand its long list exclusive features Custom Retractable Main Gear lutionary New Nose Gear Design matic Landing Gear Brake System Functional Pneumatic Speed Brake iled Fiberglass Fuselage Factory Installed Formers -in Wings Stabs Fins Precise Construction Methods Specifications wing Span 70channels 5 wlretracts Length aS 7 wf speed brake end Reedy-to-fly weight 25 lbs landing gear brakes Power - Twin Byro-Jet Performance Systems wfOS 77 equiv Byron Originals Box 279 Ida Grove IA 51445 Ph 712 364-3165 contention its gigantic fun-fly everybody its big family reunion chance gab old friends meet new ones Also its opportunity observe top fliers styles ask about latest planes So Id recommend Sailplaners try attend Nats sometime careers Personally cant wait till next year last note Dr Carl Mobs Madison WI wants remind everyone Fourth Annual National Sailplane Symposium will held Ramada Inn Madison WI November 1-2 1986 excellent speakers will including Walt Good John Grigg Tom Brightbill Since much time remains before Sympo opens its doors suggest call Carl Mobs 608 238-2321 evenings information Nats RC Heli/Melnik Continued page 55 turnout Scale disappoint ingonly two contestantsboth models very good Steve Mints has produced several fine Scale models unveiled Robinson R-22 Based CMI kit excellent model Steve added 2000 rivets screws scale hinges As know Robinson R-22 model flybarless Steve added gyros cyclic axis well tall makes incredibly stable model Steve won static score 1570 final score 2869 second place Helmet Holder flew Wik Bolkow BO 105 fuselage Horizon chanics built own four-blade head used Peka blades static 1285 final 2305 very good Nationals despite hardships caused weather Frank Dykes crew deserve everyones thanks people cared enough make best contest possible Congratulations winners better luck next year didnt well would have liked Practice hard maybe well see Lincoln NE 1987 Nats CL Aerobat/Dudka Continued page 57 National Championship Whitelys plane initially designed fellow West Coaster Gid Adkisson Bob added own modifications unusual semiscale version Bud Light Laser weighing 74 oz enormous fuselage 740 sq wing area Power ST 60 Australian Bolly 11 x 7 three-blade carbonfiber prop cut down 11 Bob Baron finished third flying looked much better did Westover last years FAI Team Finals Windy Urtnowski flew Louisiana Light ning fourth-place spot gorgeous work manship combined prettiest red Ive seen years made plane attractive ones Nats Lou Dudka 5th managed correct number inside outside loops official flights combined newfound abil ity count along some good flying qualify year-old Matrix Final Five first time Bob Gieseke took last years 60 Nobler 6th-place finish seemed flying better extremely high level competition probably would have finalistContinued page 150 November1986 147 F-15 1/7 Scale Exceptional Performance True Byro-Jet Style. 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