by Alan ivicow LOT HAS ha Model Airplane ampit last held California year span saw last t Nats 1972 Glenvit subsequent found necessary ganization Acadei nautics evolved new makeup lack rr sigi seen year will mc plete operation Californi AMA N dominated officials 1977 event will 1967 Nats brought Navy airlift exist anymore Aside few out-of-state officials tional Executive C rest will Noticeable too co will lack m meet Alt eing held JI will also competition events C 36 1967 will phies awardedover 600 1u no competition title n tanding feature small number o Individuai Championships 3 necause has too out t sors AMA modelers ed Mart Force UVIRS iy wore L-R Col s President tlu ident Day ion Manager merce Earl Wil e effort fc articipants also sing such champions encies So cham pions made up win ners eventsevery first placer will champion event Another big change 1967 will use separate site Free Flight events Since loss Navy airfields Nats scene has become increasingly difficult find locations can accom modate Free Flight activities used possible because Navy would shut down full-scale aircraft operations week no longer possible March Air Force Base host year active Strategic Air Command airfield must continue its military mission Nats goes Its because March big enough accommodate ictivities interference ere activity al used Nats airfield nougn room n md t 125 edIod t 0 N x General location diagram 1977 National planes can enjoy complete freedom u Contest 1 Nats site March AFB 2 Proposed own rnr tinn PFIAC Soaring sita 3 Indoor site Norton AFB 4 DormitorIes University Califoinia 5 Motel row Scale diagram 1 6 miles forability Rivei factor everal N m AGE 94 V 0 TING 0 0 Parking ____KzJI7JARTERS -lAIR F special e OFFICIAL SCHEDULE 1977 NATIONALS Monday August 5 Tuesday August B Vfednesday August10 esIndoorIndoorA-i TowlineiA GasPAl Power3A GasB Gas 9 am9 pmHL Glider1C GasWakefield3Coupe dliUnlimitedRocket AMA StickPennyplane2PayloadGas ScsIHL Glider RubberHelicopter BCabinEasy 2Rubber ScaleCargoA-2 Towllne3 Cl Ill Paper StickAMA Sc2Peanut Scat PAl StickPeanut Scale2 stion MarcUs AFONotes ig em2 pm 22 pinB pm 37 am530 pm OpMouseOSpeedCSpeedASpeediASpeedAProto Race Cl lB Proto Speed0 SpeedPAl SpeedOp AsrobatitA Profile ir-Sr MouseForm 40Jet SpeedOp Aerobat FinalsProto Jr Race Cl llJr-Sr AerobatOp Aerobat QualifyingJr-Sr RatJ Walker PAl Teem Race Op Scale Race QualifyingOp Rat Race Race4 Flyoff Jr-Sr SlowOp Slowir-Sr ScaleJr CombatJr-Sr SlowOp Slow Rat Combat4 Combat RacingSr Combat Rat Race6Op Combat Op SlowPAl CombatCarrIer IIOp CombatAMA Scale4 Combat5Carrier IProfile CarrierSport Scale5 Notes 4730noon i pm5 pm PatternPatternPatternPatternPattern Qualifying6Qualifying6Qualifying6Qualifying6Finale8 QM Pylon GM Pylon P1 Pylon P1 Pylon 770 am Pet Finals6 70 ain5 pm F 1 Pylon StandardStanderdStanderdScala Mod Standard Mod Standard Mod Standard Soaring UnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited Notes 6Pour Pattern classes Novice Advanced Expert end Master 8 amnoon f 8 emnoon pmS pm 1 pmS pm 7 pm9 pm pmi pm 8 amnoon 1 pm-S pm 7 pm9 pm 58 pm AMA Scale & 8 emnoon8 amnoon 1 pmS pm1 pmSpin 7 pm9 pm d during office hours shown AMA Nets HO March Air Force Bese except Indoor events no later following site day before event flown ra events flown mation Processing & Frequency Verification site Indoor AMA Scala Indoor Peanut Scala B id RC AMA Scale Sam Thursday RC Sport Scala 11 ir PP Outdoor Rubber 9 am Tuesday PP Outdoor Gas RC Soaring Scala B em Friday PP Outdoor Peanut Commerce Thou have orano just arcn Air 1orce Base wriLe Flight year may permit flying Also hopefully smog may problem year again due inland locationmore Saturday August 5 Sunday August 7 Thuraday August11 FrIday August 12 Saturday Augius 13 Sunday August 14 pm Soaring 730 em7 pm GM Pylon 8 Samnoon 8 amnoon 1 pmS pm 7 pmB pm Scale S om 0 7mn6pm AMA Scale & Sport Scale 1hr break Air Show approx 2pm 8 amnoon 1 pm-S pm Nats Indoor site Norton Air Force Base March Air Force miles southeast about 50 miles east o Disneyland about 11 tween Riverside has large motels also official Nats ries being provided b versity California About 15 miles northe Norton Air Force Base events will held August 6-7 air until overhead lights site will also have highe up about 90 feetassu couple rows lights can currently planned people have made 1977 Nats possible California Besides AMA Executive Council Nats Executive Committee large contingent Califor nia AMA members involved Use March Air Force Base made possible agreement Riverside chapter Air Force Association host event conjunction Riverside Chambers Commerce including Visitor Convention Bureau Riv erside Chambers Commerce have Continued page 94 RIVERSIDE Lt General William F Pitts USAF Ret President Riverside County Chapter Air Force Association Post Office Box 2143 Riverside California 92506 Dear General Pitts would pleased host 1977 National Model Airplane Championships March Air Force Base Sincerely STANFORD E BROWN Colonel USAF Air Force Association Support Model Aviation WHEREAS aircraft models have played important role devel opment operational aircraft WHEREAS model aviation pro motes goals Air Force Asso ciation helping inform public about aerospace power WHEREAS model aviation also interests young people various phases aerospace development operation including Air Force itself NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE SOLVED Air Force Associa tion supports model aviation will continue assist model aviators promoting activities BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Air Force Association en courages its State organizations Chapters involve themselves support model aviation S Recommended California AFA Passed AFA National Convention 1975 52 Model Aviation ir Force Base hoped-for dependent upon current netaken during planning meeting HEADQUARTERS 22D BOMBARDMENT WING H OFFICE o INK COMMANDER MARCH AIR FORCE SASE CALIFORNIA NO OCR TEXT Ledgestone Dr Mt Clemens MI 48043 Wood bracing wire microfilm torque meters Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 Thrust bearings beam scales balsa stripper FF Duration/Meuser continued page 42 wing has single top-surface spar also 1/20-sq material Leading edge / 16 sq eight ribs cut sandeddown 1/32 sheet 22-in loop 075-in rubber stripped material obtained FAI Supply used handcarved prop has diameter 7 pitch 133 elliptical blades model has no dihedral flies right-hand circles Without doubt Fike Lacey excellent subjects Peanut Scale models flight duration goal virtual domination event two models has led some suggest put class themselves rational approach has taken form official rules-change proposal now before Scale Contest Board cross proposalSC-78-30ABob Clemens pro poses chord peanut-scale models limited maximum 35 inchesThe Fikes Laceys have chords larger built full 13-in span limita tion first blush would seem proposed rule would prohibit such models competition Well quite meet rule span Fike would have reduced 106 would still give wing area 37 sq would still average Peanut monoplane Chances crossproposal passing seem slim especially view fact doesnt address subject basic proposal intended modify nevertheless makes lot sense agree evnt should dominated competition lowaspect-ratio models will interesting see what Henns Fike will bit vintage Pirelli after gets properly adjusted Maaid Mod Elton Drew former Nordic Glider world champ sends following information concerning Maxaid Circle Tow unit R J Latimer manufacture introduced Mk 2 Maxaid its revised non-swivelling ring connec tion thought accidental releases rendered impossible normal flying circumstances Indeed hundreds flights incident using revised arrangement confirmed impression However found rather inoppor tune occasion final Team Trials still possible release unintentionally Using two nylon tails timer start other unit latch locking connected directly hook man ner described instruction leaflet compact self-contained starter houses its own batteriesno dangling cords bulky external power source actually costs less cumber some competitive starter-plus-battery combinations Lab tested simulate years opera tion field tested wind chill factors 500Fthe GloBee Stinger rugged fast starter 1/2-A smaller engines unmatched mobility goes go High torque long-life motor develops 5000 RPM under load flywheel ac tion Resilient drive cup adapts vari ety engine sizes High impact fuel-proof case fluted firm grip integral flywheel shroud protects motor shaft bearings Anti-roll flange also serves finger stop Two rechargeable 2 VDC 25 amp-hour sealed lead acid batteries designed Stinger Recharging available charger absolutely foolproof single power connection prevents im proper terminal choice battery dam age Stinger separates two halves parts easily accessible replaceable Get GloBee Stinger today. enjoy years convenient cordless starts Special Introductory Package Price limited time Fusite will offer special introductory package price $3995 both GloBee Stinger its match ing 45 VDC Charger Check savings Take advantage introductory price offer today enjoy whole weekend model starts Suggested Retail Price GloBee Stinger ...$ 3495 45 VOC Charger..$ 795 TOTAL...$ 4290 YOU SAVE.$ 295 PACKAGE PRICE..$ 3995 July1977 95 STINGER Over 100 starts full charge DIVISION OF EMERSON ELECTRIC CO 6000 Fernview Ave Cincinnati Ohio 45212
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/07
Page Numbers: 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 94, 95
by Alan ivicow LOT HAS ha Model Airplane ampit last held California year span saw last t Nats 1972 Glenvit subsequent found necessary ganization Acadei nautics evolved new makeup lack rr sigi seen year will mc plete operation Californi AMA N dominated officials 1977 event will 1967 Nats brought Navy airlift exist anymore Aside few out-of-state officials tional Executive C rest will Noticeable too co will lack m meet Alt eing held JI will also competition events C 36 1967 will phies awardedover 600 1u no competition title n tanding feature small number o Individuai Championships 3 necause has too out t sors AMA modelers ed Mart Force UVIRS iy wore L-R Col s President tlu ident Day ion Manager merce Earl Wil e effort fc articipants also sing such champions encies So cham pions made up win ners eventsevery first placer will champion event Another big change 1967 will use separate site Free Flight events Since loss Navy airfields Nats scene has become increasingly difficult find locations can accom modate Free Flight activities used possible because Navy would shut down full-scale aircraft operations week no longer possible March Air Force Base host year active Strategic Air Command airfield must continue its military mission Nats goes Its because March big enough accommodate ictivities interference ere activity al used Nats airfield nougn room n md t 125 edIod t 0 N x General location diagram 1977 National planes can enjoy complete freedom u Contest 1 Nats site March AFB 2 Proposed own rnr tinn PFIAC Soaring sita 3 Indoor site Norton AFB 4 DormitorIes University Califoinia 5 Motel row Scale diagram 1 6 miles forability Rivei factor everal N m AGE 94 V 0 TING 0 0 Parking ____KzJI7JARTERS -lAIR F special e OFFICIAL SCHEDULE 1977 NATIONALS Monday August 5 Tuesday August B Vfednesday August10 esIndoorIndoorA-i TowlineiA GasPAl Power3A GasB Gas 9 am9 pmHL Glider1C GasWakefield3Coupe dliUnlimitedRocket AMA StickPennyplane2PayloadGas ScsIHL Glider RubberHelicopter BCabinEasy 2Rubber ScaleCargoA-2 Towllne3 Cl Ill Paper StickAMA Sc2Peanut Scat PAl StickPeanut Scale2 stion MarcUs AFONotes ig em2 pm 22 pinB pm 37 am530 pm OpMouseOSpeedCSpeedASpeediASpeedAProto Race Cl lB Proto Speed0 SpeedPAl SpeedOp AsrobatitA Profile ir-Sr MouseForm 40Jet SpeedOp Aerobat FinalsProto Jr Race Cl llJr-Sr AerobatOp Aerobat QualifyingJr-Sr RatJ Walker PAl Teem Race Op Scale Race QualifyingOp Rat Race Race4 Flyoff Jr-Sr SlowOp Slowir-Sr ScaleJr CombatJr-Sr SlowOp Slow Rat Combat4 Combat RacingSr Combat Rat Race6Op Combat Op SlowPAl CombatCarrIer IIOp CombatAMA Scale4 Combat5Carrier IProfile CarrierSport Scale5 Notes 4730noon i pm5 pm PatternPatternPatternPatternPattern Qualifying6Qualifying6Qualifying6Qualifying6Finale8 QM Pylon GM Pylon P1 Pylon P1 Pylon 770 am Pet Finals6 70 ain5 pm F 1 Pylon StandardStanderdStanderdScala Mod Standard Mod Standard Mod Standard Soaring UnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited Notes 6Pour Pattern classes Novice Advanced Expert end Master 8 amnoon f 8 emnoon pmS pm 1 pmS pm 7 pm9 pm pmi pm 8 amnoon 1 pm-S pm 7 pm9 pm 58 pm AMA Scale & 8 emnoon8 amnoon 1 pmS pm1 pmSpin 7 pm9 pm d during office hours shown AMA Nets HO March Air Force Bese except Indoor events no later following site day before event flown ra events flown mation Processing & Frequency Verification site Indoor AMA Scala Indoor Peanut Scala B id RC AMA Scale Sam Thursday RC Sport Scala 11 ir PP Outdoor Rubber 9 am Tuesday PP Outdoor Gas RC Soaring Scala B em Friday PP Outdoor Peanut Commerce Thou have orano just arcn Air 1orce Base wriLe Flight year may permit flying Also hopefully smog may problem year again due inland locationmore Saturday August 5 Sunday August 7 Thuraday August11 FrIday August 12 Saturday Augius 13 Sunday August 14 pm Soaring 730 em7 pm GM Pylon 8 Samnoon 8 amnoon 1 pmS pm 7 pmB pm Scale S om 0 7mn6pm AMA Scale & Sport Scale 1hr break Air Show approx 2pm 8 amnoon 1 pm-S pm Nats Indoor site Norton Air Force Base March Air Force miles southeast about 50 miles east o Disneyland about 11 tween Riverside has large motels also official Nats ries being provided b versity California About 15 miles northe Norton Air Force Base events will held August 6-7 air until overhead lights site will also have highe up about 90 feetassu couple rows lights can currently planned people have made 1977 Nats possible California Besides AMA Executive Council Nats Executive Committee large contingent Califor nia AMA members involved Use March Air Force Base made possible agreement Riverside chapter Air Force Association host event conjunction Riverside Chambers Commerce including Visitor Convention Bureau Riv erside Chambers Commerce have Continued page 94 RIVERSIDE Lt General William F Pitts USAF Ret President Riverside County Chapter Air Force Association Post Office Box 2143 Riverside California 92506 Dear General Pitts would pleased host 1977 National Model Airplane Championships March Air Force Base Sincerely STANFORD E BROWN Colonel USAF Air Force Association Support Model Aviation WHEREAS aircraft models have played important role devel opment operational aircraft WHEREAS model aviation pro motes goals Air Force Asso ciation helping inform public about aerospace power WHEREAS model aviation also interests young people various phases aerospace development operation including Air Force itself NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE SOLVED Air Force Associa tion supports model aviation will continue assist model aviators promoting activities BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Air Force Association en courages its State organizations Chapters involve themselves support model aviation S Recommended California AFA Passed AFA National Convention 1975 52 Model Aviation ir Force Base hoped-for dependent upon current netaken during planning meeting HEADQUARTERS 22D BOMBARDMENT WING H OFFICE o INK COMMANDER MARCH AIR FORCE SASE CALIFORNIA NO OCR TEXT Ledgestone Dr Mt Clemens MI 48043 Wood bracing wire microfilm torque meters Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 Thrust bearings beam scales balsa stripper FF Duration/Meuser continued page 42 wing has single top-surface spar also 1/20-sq material Leading edge / 16 sq eight ribs cut sandeddown 1/32 sheet 22-in loop 075-in rubber stripped material obtained FAI Supply used handcarved prop has diameter 7 pitch 133 elliptical blades model has no dihedral flies right-hand circles Without doubt Fike Lacey excellent subjects Peanut Scale models flight duration goal virtual domination event two models has led some suggest put class themselves rational approach has taken form official rules-change proposal now before Scale Contest Board cross proposalSC-78-30ABob Clemens pro poses chord peanut-scale models limited maximum 35 inchesThe Fikes Laceys have chords larger built full 13-in span limita tion first blush would seem proposed rule would prohibit such models competition Well quite meet rule span Fike would have reduced 106 would still give wing area 37 sq would still average Peanut monoplane Chances crossproposal passing seem slim especially view fact doesnt address subject basic proposal intended modify nevertheless makes lot sense agree evnt should dominated competition lowaspect-ratio models will interesting see what Henns Fike will bit vintage Pirelli after gets properly adjusted Maaid Mod Elton Drew former Nordic Glider world champ sends following information concerning Maxaid Circle Tow unit R J Latimer manufacture introduced Mk 2 Maxaid its revised non-swivelling ring connec tion thought accidental releases rendered impossible normal flying circumstances Indeed hundreds flights incident using revised arrangement confirmed impression However found rather inoppor tune occasion final Team Trials still possible release unintentionally Using two nylon tails timer start other unit latch locking connected directly hook man ner described instruction leaflet compact self-contained starter houses its own batteriesno dangling cords bulky external power source actually costs less cumber some competitive starter-plus-battery combinations Lab tested simulate years opera tion field tested wind chill factors 500Fthe GloBee Stinger rugged fast starter 1/2-A smaller engines unmatched mobility goes go High torque long-life motor develops 5000 RPM under load flywheel ac tion Resilient drive cup adapts vari ety engine sizes High impact fuel-proof case fluted firm grip integral flywheel shroud protects motor shaft bearings Anti-roll flange also serves finger stop Two rechargeable 2 VDC 25 amp-hour sealed lead acid batteries designed Stinger Recharging available charger absolutely foolproof single power connection prevents im proper terminal choice battery dam age Stinger separates two halves parts easily accessible replaceable Get GloBee Stinger today. enjoy years convenient cordless starts Special Introductory Package Price limited time Fusite will offer special introductory package price $3995 both GloBee Stinger its match ing 45 VDC Charger Check savings Take advantage introductory price offer today enjoy whole weekend model starts Suggested Retail Price GloBee Stinger ...$ 3495 45 VOC Charger..$ 795 TOTAL...$ 4290 YOU SAVE.$ 295 PACKAGE PRICE..$ 3995 July1977 95 STINGER Over 100 starts full charge DIVISION OF EMERSON ELECTRIC CO 6000 Fernview Ave Cincinnati Ohio 45212
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/07
Page Numbers: 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 94, 95
by Alan ivicow LOT HAS ha Model Airplane ampit last held California year span saw last t Nats 1972 Glenvit subsequent found necessary ganization Acadei nautics evolved new makeup lack rr sigi seen year will mc plete operation Californi AMA N dominated officials 1977 event will 1967 Nats brought Navy airlift exist anymore Aside few out-of-state officials tional Executive C rest will Noticeable too co will lack m meet Alt eing held JI will also competition events C 36 1967 will phies awardedover 600 1u no competition title n tanding feature small number o Individuai Championships 3 necause has too out t sors AMA modelers ed Mart Force UVIRS iy wore L-R Col s President tlu ident Day ion Manager merce Earl Wil e effort fc articipants also sing such champions encies So cham pions made up win ners eventsevery first placer will champion event Another big change 1967 will use separate site Free Flight events Since loss Navy airfields Nats scene has become increasingly difficult find locations can accom modate Free Flight activities used possible because Navy would shut down full-scale aircraft operations week no longer possible March Air Force Base host year active Strategic Air Command airfield must continue its military mission Nats goes Its because March big enough accommodate ictivities interference ere activity al used Nats airfield nougn room n md t 125 edIod t 0 N x General location diagram 1977 National planes can enjoy complete freedom u Contest 1 Nats site March AFB 2 Proposed own rnr tinn PFIAC Soaring sita 3 Indoor site Norton AFB 4 DormitorIes University Califoinia 5 Motel row Scale diagram 1 6 miles forability Rivei factor everal N m AGE 94 V 0 TING 0 0 Parking ____KzJI7JARTERS -lAIR F special e OFFICIAL SCHEDULE 1977 NATIONALS Monday August 5 Tuesday August B Vfednesday August10 esIndoorIndoorA-i TowlineiA GasPAl Power3A GasB Gas 9 am9 pmHL Glider1C GasWakefield3Coupe dliUnlimitedRocket AMA StickPennyplane2PayloadGas ScsIHL Glider RubberHelicopter BCabinEasy 2Rubber ScaleCargoA-2 Towllne3 Cl Ill Paper StickAMA Sc2Peanut Scat PAl StickPeanut Scale2 stion MarcUs AFONotes ig em2 pm 22 pinB pm 37 am530 pm OpMouseOSpeedCSpeedASpeediASpeedAProto Race Cl lB Proto Speed0 SpeedPAl SpeedOp AsrobatitA Profile ir-Sr MouseForm 40Jet SpeedOp Aerobat FinalsProto Jr Race Cl llJr-Sr AerobatOp Aerobat QualifyingJr-Sr RatJ Walker PAl Teem Race Op Scale Race QualifyingOp Rat Race Race4 Flyoff Jr-Sr SlowOp Slowir-Sr ScaleJr CombatJr-Sr SlowOp Slow Rat Combat4 Combat RacingSr Combat Rat Race6Op Combat Op SlowPAl CombatCarrIer IIOp CombatAMA Scale4 Combat5Carrier IProfile CarrierSport Scale5 Notes 4730noon i pm5 pm PatternPatternPatternPatternPattern Qualifying6Qualifying6Qualifying6Qualifying6Finale8 QM Pylon GM Pylon P1 Pylon P1 Pylon 770 am Pet Finals6 70 ain5 pm F 1 Pylon StandardStanderdStanderdScala Mod Standard Mod Standard Mod Standard Soaring UnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited Notes 6Pour Pattern classes Novice Advanced Expert end Master 8 amnoon f 8 emnoon pmS pm 1 pmS pm 7 pm9 pm pmi pm 8 amnoon 1 pm-S pm 7 pm9 pm 58 pm AMA Scale & 8 emnoon8 amnoon 1 pmS pm1 pmSpin 7 pm9 pm d during office hours shown AMA Nets HO March Air Force Bese except Indoor events no later following site day before event flown ra events flown mation Processing & Frequency Verification site Indoor AMA Scala Indoor Peanut Scala B id RC AMA Scale Sam Thursday RC Sport Scala 11 ir PP Outdoor Rubber 9 am Tuesday PP Outdoor Gas RC Soaring Scala B em Friday PP Outdoor Peanut Commerce Thou have orano just arcn Air 1orce Base wriLe Flight year may permit flying Also hopefully smog may problem year again due inland locationmore Saturday August 5 Sunday August 7 Thuraday August11 FrIday August 12 Saturday Augius 13 Sunday August 14 pm Soaring 730 em7 pm GM Pylon 8 Samnoon 8 amnoon 1 pmS pm 7 pmB pm Scale S om 0 7mn6pm AMA Scale & Sport Scale 1hr break Air Show approx 2pm 8 amnoon 1 pm-S pm Nats Indoor site Norton Air Force Base March Air Force miles southeast about 50 miles east o Disneyland about 11 tween Riverside has large motels also official Nats ries being provided b versity California About 15 miles northe Norton Air Force Base events will held August 6-7 air until overhead lights site will also have highe up about 90 feetassu couple rows lights can currently planned people have made 1977 Nats possible California Besides AMA Executive Council Nats Executive Committee large contingent Califor nia AMA members involved Use March Air Force Base made possible agreement Riverside chapter Air Force Association host event conjunction Riverside Chambers Commerce including Visitor Convention Bureau Riv erside Chambers Commerce have Continued page 94 RIVERSIDE Lt General William F Pitts USAF Ret President Riverside County Chapter Air Force Association Post Office Box 2143 Riverside California 92506 Dear General Pitts would pleased host 1977 National Model Airplane Championships March Air Force Base Sincerely STANFORD E BROWN Colonel USAF Air Force Association Support Model Aviation WHEREAS aircraft models have played important role devel opment operational aircraft WHEREAS model aviation pro motes goals Air Force Asso ciation helping inform public about aerospace power WHEREAS model aviation also interests young people various phases aerospace development operation including Air Force itself NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE SOLVED Air Force Associa tion supports model aviation will continue assist model aviators promoting activities BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Air Force Association en courages its State organizations Chapters involve themselves support model aviation S Recommended California AFA Passed AFA National Convention 1975 52 Model Aviation ir Force Base hoped-for dependent upon current netaken during planning meeting HEADQUARTERS 22D BOMBARDMENT WING H OFFICE o INK COMMANDER MARCH AIR FORCE SASE CALIFORNIA NO OCR TEXT Ledgestone Dr Mt Clemens MI 48043 Wood bracing wire microfilm torque meters Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 Thrust bearings beam scales balsa stripper FF Duration/Meuser continued page 42 wing has single top-surface spar also 1/20-sq material Leading edge / 16 sq eight ribs cut sandeddown 1/32 sheet 22-in loop 075-in rubber stripped material obtained FAI Supply used handcarved prop has diameter 7 pitch 133 elliptical blades model has no dihedral flies right-hand circles Without doubt Fike Lacey excellent subjects Peanut Scale models flight duration goal virtual domination event two models has led some suggest put class themselves rational approach has taken form official rules-change proposal now before Scale Contest Board cross proposalSC-78-30ABob Clemens pro poses chord peanut-scale models limited maximum 35 inchesThe Fikes Laceys have chords larger built full 13-in span limita tion first blush would seem proposed rule would prohibit such models competition Well quite meet rule span Fike would have reduced 106 would still give wing area 37 sq would still average Peanut monoplane Chances crossproposal passing seem slim especially view fact doesnt address subject basic proposal intended modify nevertheless makes lot sense agree evnt should dominated competition lowaspect-ratio models will interesting see what Henns Fike will bit vintage Pirelli after gets properly adjusted Maaid Mod Elton Drew former Nordic Glider world champ sends following information concerning Maxaid Circle Tow unit R J Latimer manufacture introduced Mk 2 Maxaid its revised non-swivelling ring connec tion thought accidental releases rendered impossible normal flying circumstances Indeed hundreds flights incident using revised arrangement confirmed impression However found rather inoppor tune occasion final Team Trials still possible release unintentionally Using two nylon tails timer start other unit latch locking connected directly hook man ner described instruction leaflet compact self-contained starter houses its own batteriesno dangling cords bulky external power source actually costs less cumber some competitive starter-plus-battery combinations Lab tested simulate years opera tion field tested wind chill factors 500Fthe GloBee Stinger rugged fast starter 1/2-A smaller engines unmatched mobility goes go High torque long-life motor develops 5000 RPM under load flywheel ac tion Resilient drive cup adapts vari ety engine sizes High impact fuel-proof case fluted firm grip integral flywheel shroud protects motor shaft bearings Anti-roll flange also serves finger stop Two rechargeable 2 VDC 25 amp-hour sealed lead acid batteries designed Stinger Recharging available charger absolutely foolproof single power connection prevents im proper terminal choice battery dam age Stinger separates two halves parts easily accessible replaceable Get GloBee Stinger today. enjoy years convenient cordless starts Special Introductory Package Price limited time Fusite will offer special introductory package price $3995 both GloBee Stinger its match ing 45 VDC Charger Check savings Take advantage introductory price offer today enjoy whole weekend model starts Suggested Retail Price GloBee Stinger ...$ 3495 45 VOC Charger..$ 795 TOTAL...$ 4290 YOU SAVE.$ 295 PACKAGE PRICE..$ 3995 July1977 95 STINGER Over 100 starts full charge DIVISION OF EMERSON ELECTRIC CO 6000 Fernview Ave Cincinnati Ohio 45212
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/07
Page Numbers: 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 94, 95
by Alan ivicow LOT HAS ha Model Airplane ampit last held California year span saw last t Nats 1972 Glenvit subsequent found necessary ganization Acadei nautics evolved new makeup lack rr sigi seen year will mc plete operation Californi AMA N dominated officials 1977 event will 1967 Nats brought Navy airlift exist anymore Aside few out-of-state officials tional Executive C rest will Noticeable too co will lack m meet Alt eing held JI will also competition events C 36 1967 will phies awardedover 600 1u no competition title n tanding feature small number o Individuai Championships 3 necause has too out t sors AMA modelers ed Mart Force UVIRS iy wore L-R Col s President tlu ident Day ion Manager merce Earl Wil e effort fc articipants also sing such champions encies So cham pions made up win ners eventsevery first placer will champion event Another big change 1967 will use separate site Free Flight events Since loss Navy airfields Nats scene has become increasingly difficult find locations can accom modate Free Flight activities used possible because Navy would shut down full-scale aircraft operations week no longer possible March Air Force Base host year active Strategic Air Command airfield must continue its military mission Nats goes Its because March big enough accommodate ictivities interference ere activity al used Nats airfield nougn room n md t 125 edIod t 0 N x General location diagram 1977 National planes can enjoy complete freedom u Contest 1 Nats site March AFB 2 Proposed own rnr tinn PFIAC Soaring sita 3 Indoor site Norton AFB 4 DormitorIes University Califoinia 5 Motel row Scale diagram 1 6 miles forability Rivei factor everal N m AGE 94 V 0 TING 0 0 Parking ____KzJI7JARTERS -lAIR F special e OFFICIAL SCHEDULE 1977 NATIONALS Monday August 5 Tuesday August B Vfednesday August10 esIndoorIndoorA-i TowlineiA GasPAl Power3A GasB Gas 9 am9 pmHL Glider1C GasWakefield3Coupe dliUnlimitedRocket AMA StickPennyplane2PayloadGas ScsIHL Glider RubberHelicopter BCabinEasy 2Rubber ScaleCargoA-2 Towllne3 Cl Ill Paper StickAMA Sc2Peanut Scat PAl StickPeanut Scale2 stion MarcUs AFONotes ig em2 pm 22 pinB pm 37 am530 pm OpMouseOSpeedCSpeedASpeediASpeedAProto Race Cl lB Proto Speed0 SpeedPAl SpeedOp AsrobatitA Profile ir-Sr MouseForm 40Jet SpeedOp Aerobat FinalsProto Jr Race Cl llJr-Sr AerobatOp Aerobat QualifyingJr-Sr RatJ Walker PAl Teem Race Op Scale Race QualifyingOp Rat Race Race4 Flyoff Jr-Sr SlowOp Slowir-Sr ScaleJr CombatJr-Sr SlowOp Slow Rat Combat4 Combat RacingSr Combat Rat Race6Op Combat Op SlowPAl CombatCarrIer IIOp CombatAMA Scale4 Combat5Carrier IProfile CarrierSport Scale5 Notes 4730noon i pm5 pm PatternPatternPatternPatternPattern Qualifying6Qualifying6Qualifying6Qualifying6Finale8 QM Pylon GM Pylon P1 Pylon P1 Pylon 770 am Pet Finals6 70 ain5 pm F 1 Pylon StandardStanderdStanderdScala Mod Standard Mod Standard Mod Standard Soaring UnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited Notes 6Pour Pattern classes Novice Advanced Expert end Master 8 amnoon f 8 emnoon pmS pm 1 pmS pm 7 pm9 pm pmi pm 8 amnoon 1 pm-S pm 7 pm9 pm 58 pm AMA Scale & 8 emnoon8 amnoon 1 pmS pm1 pmSpin 7 pm9 pm d during office hours shown AMA Nets HO March Air Force Bese except Indoor events no later following site day before event flown ra events flown mation Processing & Frequency Verification site Indoor AMA Scala Indoor Peanut Scala B id RC AMA Scale Sam Thursday RC Sport Scala 11 ir PP Outdoor Rubber 9 am Tuesday PP Outdoor Gas RC Soaring Scala B em Friday PP Outdoor Peanut Commerce Thou have orano just arcn Air 1orce Base wriLe Flight year may permit flying Also hopefully smog may problem year again due inland locationmore Saturday August 5 Sunday August 7 Thuraday August11 FrIday August 12 Saturday Augius 13 Sunday August 14 pm Soaring 730 em7 pm GM Pylon 8 Samnoon 8 amnoon 1 pmS pm 7 pmB pm Scale S om 0 7mn6pm AMA Scale & Sport Scale 1hr break Air Show approx 2pm 8 amnoon 1 pm-S pm Nats Indoor site Norton Air Force Base March Air Force miles southeast about 50 miles east o Disneyland about 11 tween Riverside has large motels also official Nats ries being provided b versity California About 15 miles northe Norton Air Force Base events will held August 6-7 air until overhead lights site will also have highe up about 90 feetassu couple rows lights can currently planned people have made 1977 Nats possible California Besides AMA Executive Council Nats Executive Committee large contingent Califor nia AMA members involved Use March Air Force Base made possible agreement Riverside chapter Air Force Association host event conjunction Riverside Chambers Commerce including Visitor Convention Bureau Riv erside Chambers Commerce have Continued page 94 RIVERSIDE Lt General William F Pitts USAF Ret President Riverside County Chapter Air Force Association Post Office Box 2143 Riverside California 92506 Dear General Pitts would pleased host 1977 National Model Airplane Championships March Air Force Base Sincerely STANFORD E BROWN Colonel USAF Air Force Association Support Model Aviation WHEREAS aircraft models have played important role devel opment operational aircraft WHEREAS model aviation pro motes goals Air Force Asso ciation helping inform public about aerospace power WHEREAS model aviation also interests young people various phases aerospace development operation including Air Force itself NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE SOLVED Air Force Associa tion supports model aviation will continue assist model aviators promoting activities BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Air Force Association en courages its State organizations Chapters involve themselves support model aviation S Recommended California AFA Passed AFA National Convention 1975 52 Model Aviation ir Force Base hoped-for dependent upon current netaken during planning meeting HEADQUARTERS 22D BOMBARDMENT WING H OFFICE o INK COMMANDER MARCH AIR FORCE SASE CALIFORNIA NO OCR TEXT Ledgestone Dr Mt Clemens MI 48043 Wood bracing wire microfilm torque meters Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 Thrust bearings beam scales balsa stripper FF Duration/Meuser continued page 42 wing has single top-surface spar also 1/20-sq material Leading edge / 16 sq eight ribs cut sandeddown 1/32 sheet 22-in loop 075-in rubber stripped material obtained FAI Supply used handcarved prop has diameter 7 pitch 133 elliptical blades model has no dihedral flies right-hand circles Without doubt Fike Lacey excellent subjects Peanut Scale models flight duration goal virtual domination event two models has led some suggest put class themselves rational approach has taken form official rules-change proposal now before Scale Contest Board cross proposalSC-78-30ABob Clemens pro poses chord peanut-scale models limited maximum 35 inchesThe Fikes Laceys have chords larger built full 13-in span limita tion first blush would seem proposed rule would prohibit such models competition Well quite meet rule span Fike would have reduced 106 would still give wing area 37 sq would still average Peanut monoplane Chances crossproposal passing seem slim especially view fact doesnt address subject basic proposal intended modify nevertheless makes lot sense agree evnt should dominated competition lowaspect-ratio models will interesting see what Henns Fike will bit vintage Pirelli after gets properly adjusted Maaid Mod Elton Drew former Nordic Glider world champ sends following information concerning Maxaid Circle Tow unit R J Latimer manufacture introduced Mk 2 Maxaid its revised non-swivelling ring connec tion thought accidental releases rendered impossible normal flying circumstances Indeed hundreds flights incident using revised arrangement confirmed impression However found rather inoppor tune occasion final Team Trials still possible release unintentionally Using two nylon tails timer start other unit latch locking connected directly hook man ner described instruction leaflet compact self-contained starter houses its own batteriesno dangling cords bulky external power source actually costs less cumber some competitive starter-plus-battery combinations Lab tested simulate years opera tion field tested wind chill factors 500Fthe GloBee Stinger rugged fast starter 1/2-A smaller engines unmatched mobility goes go High torque long-life motor develops 5000 RPM under load flywheel ac tion Resilient drive cup adapts vari ety engine sizes High impact fuel-proof case fluted firm grip integral flywheel shroud protects motor shaft bearings Anti-roll flange also serves finger stop Two rechargeable 2 VDC 25 amp-hour sealed lead acid batteries designed Stinger Recharging available charger absolutely foolproof single power connection prevents im proper terminal choice battery dam age Stinger separates two halves parts easily accessible replaceable Get GloBee Stinger today. enjoy years convenient cordless starts Special Introductory Package Price limited time Fusite will offer special introductory package price $3995 both GloBee Stinger its match ing 45 VDC Charger Check savings Take advantage introductory price offer today enjoy whole weekend model starts Suggested Retail Price GloBee Stinger ...$ 3495 45 VOC Charger..$ 795 TOTAL...$ 4290 YOU SAVE.$ 295 PACKAGE PRICE..$ 3995 July1977 95 STINGER Over 100 starts full charge DIVISION OF EMERSON ELECTRIC CO 6000 Fernview Ave Cincinnati Ohio 45212
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/07
Page Numbers: 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 94, 95
by Alan ivicow LOT HAS ha Model Airplane ampit last held California year span saw last t Nats 1972 Glenvit subsequent found necessary ganization Acadei nautics evolved new makeup lack rr sigi seen year will mc plete operation Californi AMA N dominated officials 1977 event will 1967 Nats brought Navy airlift exist anymore Aside few out-of-state officials tional Executive C rest will Noticeable too co will lack m meet Alt eing held JI will also competition events C 36 1967 will phies awardedover 600 1u no competition title n tanding feature small number o Individuai Championships 3 necause has too out t sors AMA modelers ed Mart Force UVIRS iy wore L-R Col s President tlu ident Day ion Manager merce Earl Wil e effort fc articipants also sing such champions encies So cham pions made up win ners eventsevery first placer will champion event Another big change 1967 will use separate site Free Flight events Since loss Navy airfields Nats scene has become increasingly difficult find locations can accom modate Free Flight activities used possible because Navy would shut down full-scale aircraft operations week no longer possible March Air Force Base host year active Strategic Air Command airfield must continue its military mission Nats goes Its because March big enough accommodate ictivities interference ere activity al used Nats airfield nougn room n md t 125 edIod t 0 N x General location diagram 1977 National planes can enjoy complete freedom u Contest 1 Nats site March AFB 2 Proposed own rnr tinn PFIAC Soaring sita 3 Indoor site Norton AFB 4 DormitorIes University Califoinia 5 Motel row Scale diagram 1 6 miles forability Rivei factor everal N m AGE 94 V 0 TING 0 0 Parking ____KzJI7JARTERS -lAIR F special e OFFICIAL SCHEDULE 1977 NATIONALS Monday August 5 Tuesday August B Vfednesday August10 esIndoorIndoorA-i TowlineiA GasPAl Power3A GasB Gas 9 am9 pmHL Glider1C GasWakefield3Coupe dliUnlimitedRocket AMA StickPennyplane2PayloadGas ScsIHL Glider RubberHelicopter BCabinEasy 2Rubber ScaleCargoA-2 Towllne3 Cl Ill Paper StickAMA Sc2Peanut Scat PAl StickPeanut Scale2 stion MarcUs AFONotes ig em2 pm 22 pinB pm 37 am530 pm OpMouseOSpeedCSpeedASpeediASpeedAProto Race Cl lB Proto Speed0 SpeedPAl SpeedOp AsrobatitA Profile ir-Sr MouseForm 40Jet SpeedOp Aerobat FinalsProto Jr Race Cl llJr-Sr AerobatOp Aerobat QualifyingJr-Sr RatJ Walker PAl Teem Race Op Scale Race QualifyingOp Rat Race Race4 Flyoff Jr-Sr SlowOp Slowir-Sr ScaleJr CombatJr-Sr SlowOp Slow Rat Combat4 Combat RacingSr Combat Rat Race6Op Combat Op SlowPAl CombatCarrIer IIOp CombatAMA Scale4 Combat5Carrier IProfile CarrierSport Scale5 Notes 4730noon i pm5 pm PatternPatternPatternPatternPattern Qualifying6Qualifying6Qualifying6Qualifying6Finale8 QM Pylon GM Pylon P1 Pylon P1 Pylon 770 am Pet Finals6 70 ain5 pm F 1 Pylon StandardStanderdStanderdScala Mod Standard Mod Standard Mod Standard Soaring UnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited Notes 6Pour Pattern classes Novice Advanced Expert end Master 8 amnoon f 8 emnoon pmS pm 1 pmS pm 7 pm9 pm pmi pm 8 amnoon 1 pm-S pm 7 pm9 pm 58 pm AMA Scale & 8 emnoon8 amnoon 1 pmS pm1 pmSpin 7 pm9 pm d during office hours shown AMA Nets HO March Air Force Bese except Indoor events no later following site day before event flown ra events flown mation Processing & Frequency Verification site Indoor AMA Scala Indoor Peanut Scala B id RC AMA Scale Sam Thursday RC Sport Scala 11 ir PP Outdoor Rubber 9 am Tuesday PP Outdoor Gas RC Soaring Scala B em Friday PP Outdoor Peanut Commerce Thou have orano just arcn Air 1orce Base wriLe Flight year may permit flying Also hopefully smog may problem year again due inland locationmore Saturday August 5 Sunday August 7 Thuraday August11 FrIday August 12 Saturday Augius 13 Sunday August 14 pm Soaring 730 em7 pm GM Pylon 8 Samnoon 8 amnoon 1 pmS pm 7 pmB pm Scale S om 0 7mn6pm AMA Scale & Sport Scale 1hr break Air Show approx 2pm 8 amnoon 1 pm-S pm Nats Indoor site Norton Air Force Base March Air Force miles southeast about 50 miles east o Disneyland about 11 tween Riverside has large motels also official Nats ries being provided b versity California About 15 miles northe Norton Air Force Base events will held August 6-7 air until overhead lights site will also have highe up about 90 feetassu couple rows lights can currently planned people have made 1977 Nats possible California Besides AMA Executive Council Nats Executive Committee large contingent Califor nia AMA members involved Use March Air Force Base made possible agreement Riverside chapter Air Force Association host event conjunction Riverside Chambers Commerce including Visitor Convention Bureau Riv erside Chambers Commerce have Continued page 94 RIVERSIDE Lt General William F Pitts USAF Ret President Riverside County Chapter Air Force Association Post Office Box 2143 Riverside California 92506 Dear General Pitts would pleased host 1977 National Model Airplane Championships March Air Force Base Sincerely STANFORD E BROWN Colonel USAF Air Force Association Support Model Aviation WHEREAS aircraft models have played important role devel opment operational aircraft WHEREAS model aviation pro motes goals Air Force Asso ciation helping inform public about aerospace power WHEREAS model aviation also interests young people various phases aerospace development operation including Air Force itself NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE SOLVED Air Force Associa tion supports model aviation will continue assist model aviators promoting activities BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Air Force Association en courages its State organizations Chapters involve themselves support model aviation S Recommended California AFA Passed AFA National Convention 1975 52 Model Aviation ir Force Base hoped-for dependent upon current netaken during planning meeting HEADQUARTERS 22D BOMBARDMENT WING H OFFICE o INK COMMANDER MARCH AIR FORCE SASE CALIFORNIA NO OCR TEXT Ledgestone Dr Mt Clemens MI 48043 Wood bracing wire microfilm torque meters Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 Thrust bearings beam scales balsa stripper FF Duration/Meuser continued page 42 wing has single top-surface spar also 1/20-sq material Leading edge / 16 sq eight ribs cut sandeddown 1/32 sheet 22-in loop 075-in rubber stripped material obtained FAI Supply used handcarved prop has diameter 7 pitch 133 elliptical blades model has no dihedral flies right-hand circles Without doubt Fike Lacey excellent subjects Peanut Scale models flight duration goal virtual domination event two models has led some suggest put class themselves rational approach has taken form official rules-change proposal now before Scale Contest Board cross proposalSC-78-30ABob Clemens pro poses chord peanut-scale models limited maximum 35 inchesThe Fikes Laceys have chords larger built full 13-in span limita tion first blush would seem proposed rule would prohibit such models competition Well quite meet rule span Fike would have reduced 106 would still give wing area 37 sq would still average Peanut monoplane Chances crossproposal passing seem slim especially view fact doesnt address subject basic proposal intended modify nevertheless makes lot sense agree evnt should dominated competition lowaspect-ratio models will interesting see what Henns Fike will bit vintage Pirelli after gets properly adjusted Maaid Mod Elton Drew former Nordic Glider world champ sends following information concerning Maxaid Circle Tow unit R J Latimer manufacture introduced Mk 2 Maxaid its revised non-swivelling ring connec tion thought accidental releases rendered impossible normal flying circumstances Indeed hundreds flights incident using revised arrangement confirmed impression However found rather inoppor tune occasion final Team Trials still possible release unintentionally Using two nylon tails timer start other unit latch locking connected directly hook man ner described instruction leaflet compact self-contained starter houses its own batteriesno dangling cords bulky external power source actually costs less cumber some competitive starter-plus-battery combinations Lab tested simulate years opera tion field tested wind chill factors 500Fthe GloBee Stinger rugged fast starter 1/2-A smaller engines unmatched mobility goes go High torque long-life motor develops 5000 RPM under load flywheel ac tion Resilient drive cup adapts vari ety engine sizes High impact fuel-proof case fluted firm grip integral flywheel shroud protects motor shaft bearings Anti-roll flange also serves finger stop Two rechargeable 2 VDC 25 amp-hour sealed lead acid batteries designed Stinger Recharging available charger absolutely foolproof single power connection prevents im proper terminal choice battery dam age Stinger separates two halves parts easily accessible replaceable Get GloBee Stinger today. enjoy years convenient cordless starts Special Introductory Package Price limited time Fusite will offer special introductory package price $3995 both GloBee Stinger its match ing 45 VDC Charger Check savings Take advantage introductory price offer today enjoy whole weekend model starts Suggested Retail Price GloBee Stinger ...$ 3495 45 VOC Charger..$ 795 TOTAL...$ 4290 YOU SAVE.$ 295 PACKAGE PRICE..$ 3995 July1977 95 STINGER Over 100 starts full charge DIVISION OF EMERSON ELECTRIC CO 6000 Fernview Ave Cincinnati Ohio 45212
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/07
Page Numbers: 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 94, 95
by Alan ivicow LOT HAS ha Model Airplane ampit last held California year span saw last t Nats 1972 Glenvit subsequent found necessary ganization Acadei nautics evolved new makeup lack rr sigi seen year will mc plete operation Californi AMA N dominated officials 1977 event will 1967 Nats brought Navy airlift exist anymore Aside few out-of-state officials tional Executive C rest will Noticeable too co will lack m meet Alt eing held JI will also competition events C 36 1967 will phies awardedover 600 1u no competition title n tanding feature small number o Individuai Championships 3 necause has too out t sors AMA modelers ed Mart Force UVIRS iy wore L-R Col s President tlu ident Day ion Manager merce Earl Wil e effort fc articipants also sing such champions encies So cham pions made up win ners eventsevery first placer will champion event Another big change 1967 will use separate site Free Flight events Since loss Navy airfields Nats scene has become increasingly difficult find locations can accom modate Free Flight activities used possible because Navy would shut down full-scale aircraft operations week no longer possible March Air Force Base host year active Strategic Air Command airfield must continue its military mission Nats goes Its because March big enough accommodate ictivities interference ere activity al used Nats airfield nougn room n md t 125 edIod t 0 N x General location diagram 1977 National planes can enjoy complete freedom u Contest 1 Nats site March AFB 2 Proposed own rnr tinn PFIAC Soaring sita 3 Indoor site Norton AFB 4 DormitorIes University Califoinia 5 Motel row Scale diagram 1 6 miles forability Rivei factor everal N m AGE 94 V 0 TING 0 0 Parking ____KzJI7JARTERS -lAIR F special e OFFICIAL SCHEDULE 1977 NATIONALS Monday August 5 Tuesday August B Vfednesday August10 esIndoorIndoorA-i TowlineiA GasPAl Power3A GasB Gas 9 am9 pmHL Glider1C GasWakefield3Coupe dliUnlimitedRocket AMA StickPennyplane2PayloadGas ScsIHL Glider RubberHelicopter BCabinEasy 2Rubber ScaleCargoA-2 Towllne3 Cl Ill Paper StickAMA Sc2Peanut Scat PAl StickPeanut Scale2 stion MarcUs AFONotes ig em2 pm 22 pinB pm 37 am530 pm OpMouseOSpeedCSpeedASpeediASpeedAProto Race Cl lB Proto Speed0 SpeedPAl SpeedOp AsrobatitA Profile ir-Sr MouseForm 40Jet SpeedOp Aerobat FinalsProto Jr Race Cl llJr-Sr AerobatOp Aerobat QualifyingJr-Sr RatJ Walker PAl Teem Race Op Scale Race QualifyingOp Rat Race Race4 Flyoff Jr-Sr SlowOp Slowir-Sr ScaleJr CombatJr-Sr SlowOp Slow Rat Combat4 Combat RacingSr Combat Rat Race6Op Combat Op SlowPAl CombatCarrIer IIOp CombatAMA Scale4 Combat5Carrier IProfile CarrierSport Scale5 Notes 4730noon i pm5 pm PatternPatternPatternPatternPattern Qualifying6Qualifying6Qualifying6Qualifying6Finale8 QM Pylon GM Pylon P1 Pylon P1 Pylon 770 am Pet Finals6 70 ain5 pm F 1 Pylon StandardStanderdStanderdScala Mod Standard Mod Standard Mod Standard Soaring UnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited Notes 6Pour Pattern classes Novice Advanced Expert end Master 8 amnoon f 8 emnoon pmS pm 1 pmS pm 7 pm9 pm pmi pm 8 amnoon 1 pm-S pm 7 pm9 pm 58 pm AMA Scale & 8 emnoon8 amnoon 1 pmS pm1 pmSpin 7 pm9 pm d during office hours shown AMA Nets HO March Air Force Bese except Indoor events no later following site day before event flown ra events flown mation Processing & Frequency Verification site Indoor AMA Scala Indoor Peanut Scala B id RC AMA Scale Sam Thursday RC Sport Scala 11 ir PP Outdoor Rubber 9 am Tuesday PP Outdoor Gas RC Soaring Scala B em Friday PP Outdoor Peanut Commerce Thou have orano just arcn Air 1orce Base wriLe Flight year may permit flying Also hopefully smog may problem year again due inland locationmore Saturday August 5 Sunday August 7 Thuraday August11 FrIday August 12 Saturday Augius 13 Sunday August 14 pm Soaring 730 em7 pm GM Pylon 8 Samnoon 8 amnoon 1 pmS pm 7 pmB pm Scale S om 0 7mn6pm AMA Scale & Sport Scale 1hr break Air Show approx 2pm 8 amnoon 1 pm-S pm Nats Indoor site Norton Air Force Base March Air Force miles southeast about 50 miles east o Disneyland about 11 tween Riverside has large motels also official Nats ries being provided b versity California About 15 miles northe Norton Air Force Base events will held August 6-7 air until overhead lights site will also have highe up about 90 feetassu couple rows lights can currently planned people have made 1977 Nats possible California Besides AMA Executive Council Nats Executive Committee large contingent Califor nia AMA members involved Use March Air Force Base made possible agreement Riverside chapter Air Force Association host event conjunction Riverside Chambers Commerce including Visitor Convention Bureau Riv erside Chambers Commerce have Continued page 94 RIVERSIDE Lt General William F Pitts USAF Ret President Riverside County Chapter Air Force Association Post Office Box 2143 Riverside California 92506 Dear General Pitts would pleased host 1977 National Model Airplane Championships March Air Force Base Sincerely STANFORD E BROWN Colonel USAF Air Force Association Support Model Aviation WHEREAS aircraft models have played important role devel opment operational aircraft WHEREAS model aviation pro motes goals Air Force Asso ciation helping inform public about aerospace power WHEREAS model aviation also interests young people various phases aerospace development operation including Air Force itself NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE SOLVED Air Force Associa tion supports model aviation will continue assist model aviators promoting activities BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Air Force Association en courages its State organizations Chapters involve themselves support model aviation S Recommended California AFA Passed AFA National Convention 1975 52 Model Aviation ir Force Base hoped-for dependent upon current netaken during planning meeting HEADQUARTERS 22D BOMBARDMENT WING H OFFICE o INK COMMANDER MARCH AIR FORCE SASE CALIFORNIA NO OCR TEXT Ledgestone Dr Mt Clemens MI 48043 Wood bracing wire microfilm torque meters Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 Thrust bearings beam scales balsa stripper FF Duration/Meuser continued page 42 wing has single top-surface spar also 1/20-sq material Leading edge / 16 sq eight ribs cut sandeddown 1/32 sheet 22-in loop 075-in rubber stripped material obtained FAI Supply used handcarved prop has diameter 7 pitch 133 elliptical blades model has no dihedral flies right-hand circles Without doubt Fike Lacey excellent subjects Peanut Scale models flight duration goal virtual domination event two models has led some suggest put class themselves rational approach has taken form official rules-change proposal now before Scale Contest Board cross proposalSC-78-30ABob Clemens pro poses chord peanut-scale models limited maximum 35 inchesThe Fikes Laceys have chords larger built full 13-in span limita tion first blush would seem proposed rule would prohibit such models competition Well quite meet rule span Fike would have reduced 106 would still give wing area 37 sq would still average Peanut monoplane Chances crossproposal passing seem slim especially view fact doesnt address subject basic proposal intended modify nevertheless makes lot sense agree evnt should dominated competition lowaspect-ratio models will interesting see what Henns Fike will bit vintage Pirelli after gets properly adjusted Maaid Mod Elton Drew former Nordic Glider world champ sends following information concerning Maxaid Circle Tow unit R J Latimer manufacture introduced Mk 2 Maxaid its revised non-swivelling ring connec tion thought accidental releases rendered impossible normal flying circumstances Indeed hundreds flights incident using revised arrangement confirmed impression However found rather inoppor tune occasion final Team Trials still possible release unintentionally Using two nylon tails timer start other unit latch locking connected directly hook man ner described instruction leaflet compact self-contained starter houses its own batteriesno dangling cords bulky external power source actually costs less cumber some competitive starter-plus-battery combinations Lab tested simulate years opera tion field tested wind chill factors 500Fthe GloBee Stinger rugged fast starter 1/2-A smaller engines unmatched mobility goes go High torque long-life motor develops 5000 RPM under load flywheel ac tion Resilient drive cup adapts vari ety engine sizes High impact fuel-proof case fluted firm grip integral flywheel shroud protects motor shaft bearings Anti-roll flange also serves finger stop Two rechargeable 2 VDC 25 amp-hour sealed lead acid batteries designed Stinger Recharging available charger absolutely foolproof single power connection prevents im proper terminal choice battery dam age Stinger separates two halves parts easily accessible replaceable Get GloBee Stinger today. enjoy years convenient cordless starts Special Introductory Package Price limited time Fusite will offer special introductory package price $3995 both GloBee Stinger its match ing 45 VDC Charger Check savings Take advantage introductory price offer today enjoy whole weekend model starts Suggested Retail Price GloBee Stinger ...$ 3495 45 VOC Charger..$ 795 TOTAL...$ 4290 YOU SAVE.$ 295 PACKAGE PRICE..$ 3995 July1977 95 STINGER Over 100 starts full charge DIVISION OF EMERSON ELECTRIC CO 6000 Fernview Ave Cincinnati Ohio 45212
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/07
Page Numbers: 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 94, 95
by Alan ivicow LOT HAS ha Model Airplane ampit last held California year span saw last t Nats 1972 Glenvit subsequent found necessary ganization Acadei nautics evolved new makeup lack rr sigi seen year will mc plete operation Californi AMA N dominated officials 1977 event will 1967 Nats brought Navy airlift exist anymore Aside few out-of-state officials tional Executive C rest will Noticeable too co will lack m meet Alt eing held JI will also competition events C 36 1967 will phies awardedover 600 1u no competition title n tanding feature small number o Individuai Championships 3 necause has too out t sors AMA modelers ed Mart Force UVIRS iy wore L-R Col s President tlu ident Day ion Manager merce Earl Wil e effort fc articipants also sing such champions encies So cham pions made up win ners eventsevery first placer will champion event Another big change 1967 will use separate site Free Flight events Since loss Navy airfields Nats scene has become increasingly difficult find locations can accom modate Free Flight activities used possible because Navy would shut down full-scale aircraft operations week no longer possible March Air Force Base host year active Strategic Air Command airfield must continue its military mission Nats goes Its because March big enough accommodate ictivities interference ere activity al used Nats airfield nougn room n md t 125 edIod t 0 N x General location diagram 1977 National planes can enjoy complete freedom u Contest 1 Nats site March AFB 2 Proposed own rnr tinn PFIAC Soaring sita 3 Indoor site Norton AFB 4 DormitorIes University Califoinia 5 Motel row Scale diagram 1 6 miles forability Rivei factor everal N m AGE 94 V 0 TING 0 0 Parking ____KzJI7JARTERS -lAIR F special e OFFICIAL SCHEDULE 1977 NATIONALS Monday August 5 Tuesday August B Vfednesday August10 esIndoorIndoorA-i TowlineiA GasPAl Power3A GasB Gas 9 am9 pmHL Glider1C GasWakefield3Coupe dliUnlimitedRocket AMA StickPennyplane2PayloadGas ScsIHL Glider RubberHelicopter BCabinEasy 2Rubber ScaleCargoA-2 Towllne3 Cl Ill Paper StickAMA Sc2Peanut Scat PAl StickPeanut Scale2 stion MarcUs AFONotes ig em2 pm 22 pinB pm 37 am530 pm OpMouseOSpeedCSpeedASpeediASpeedAProto Race Cl lB Proto Speed0 SpeedPAl SpeedOp AsrobatitA Profile ir-Sr MouseForm 40Jet SpeedOp Aerobat FinalsProto Jr Race Cl llJr-Sr AerobatOp Aerobat QualifyingJr-Sr RatJ Walker PAl Teem Race Op Scale Race QualifyingOp Rat Race Race4 Flyoff Jr-Sr SlowOp Slowir-Sr ScaleJr CombatJr-Sr SlowOp Slow Rat Combat4 Combat RacingSr Combat Rat Race6Op Combat Op SlowPAl CombatCarrIer IIOp CombatAMA Scale4 Combat5Carrier IProfile CarrierSport Scale5 Notes 4730noon i pm5 pm PatternPatternPatternPatternPattern Qualifying6Qualifying6Qualifying6Qualifying6Finale8 QM Pylon GM Pylon P1 Pylon P1 Pylon 770 am Pet Finals6 70 ain5 pm F 1 Pylon StandardStanderdStanderdScala Mod Standard Mod Standard Mod Standard Soaring UnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited Notes 6Pour Pattern classes Novice Advanced Expert end Master 8 amnoon f 8 emnoon pmS pm 1 pmS pm 7 pm9 pm pmi pm 8 amnoon 1 pm-S pm 7 pm9 pm 58 pm AMA Scale & 8 emnoon8 amnoon 1 pmS pm1 pmSpin 7 pm9 pm d during office hours shown AMA Nets HO March Air Force Bese except Indoor events no later following site day before event flown ra events flown mation Processing & Frequency Verification site Indoor AMA Scala Indoor Peanut Scala B id RC AMA Scale Sam Thursday RC Sport Scala 11 ir PP Outdoor Rubber 9 am Tuesday PP Outdoor Gas RC Soaring Scala B em Friday PP Outdoor Peanut Commerce Thou have orano just arcn Air 1orce Base wriLe Flight year may permit flying Also hopefully smog may problem year again due inland locationmore Saturday August 5 Sunday August 7 Thuraday August11 FrIday August 12 Saturday Augius 13 Sunday August 14 pm Soaring 730 em7 pm GM Pylon 8 Samnoon 8 amnoon 1 pmS pm 7 pmB pm Scale S om 0 7mn6pm AMA Scale & Sport Scale 1hr break Air Show approx 2pm 8 amnoon 1 pm-S pm Nats Indoor site Norton Air Force Base March Air Force miles southeast about 50 miles east o Disneyland about 11 tween Riverside has large motels also official Nats ries being provided b versity California About 15 miles northe Norton Air Force Base events will held August 6-7 air until overhead lights site will also have highe up about 90 feetassu couple rows lights can currently planned people have made 1977 Nats possible California Besides AMA Executive Council Nats Executive Committee large contingent Califor nia AMA members involved Use March Air Force Base made possible agreement Riverside chapter Air Force Association host event conjunction Riverside Chambers Commerce including Visitor Convention Bureau Riv erside Chambers Commerce have Continued page 94 RIVERSIDE Lt General William F Pitts USAF Ret President Riverside County Chapter Air Force Association Post Office Box 2143 Riverside California 92506 Dear General Pitts would pleased host 1977 National Model Airplane Championships March Air Force Base Sincerely STANFORD E BROWN Colonel USAF Air Force Association Support Model Aviation WHEREAS aircraft models have played important role devel opment operational aircraft WHEREAS model aviation pro motes goals Air Force Asso ciation helping inform public about aerospace power WHEREAS model aviation also interests young people various phases aerospace development operation including Air Force itself NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE SOLVED Air Force Associa tion supports model aviation will continue assist model aviators promoting activities BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Air Force Association en courages its State organizations Chapters involve themselves support model aviation S Recommended California AFA Passed AFA National Convention 1975 52 Model Aviation ir Force Base hoped-for dependent upon current netaken during planning meeting HEADQUARTERS 22D BOMBARDMENT WING H OFFICE o INK COMMANDER MARCH AIR FORCE SASE CALIFORNIA NO OCR TEXT Ledgestone Dr Mt Clemens MI 48043 Wood bracing wire microfilm torque meters Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 Thrust bearings beam scales balsa stripper FF Duration/Meuser continued page 42 wing has single top-surface spar also 1/20-sq material Leading edge / 16 sq eight ribs cut sandeddown 1/32 sheet 22-in loop 075-in rubber stripped material obtained FAI Supply used handcarved prop has diameter 7 pitch 133 elliptical blades model has no dihedral flies right-hand circles Without doubt Fike Lacey excellent subjects Peanut Scale models flight duration goal virtual domination event two models has led some suggest put class themselves rational approach has taken form official rules-change proposal now before Scale Contest Board cross proposalSC-78-30ABob Clemens pro poses chord peanut-scale models limited maximum 35 inchesThe Fikes Laceys have chords larger built full 13-in span limita tion first blush would seem proposed rule would prohibit such models competition Well quite meet rule span Fike would have reduced 106 would still give wing area 37 sq would still average Peanut monoplane Chances crossproposal passing seem slim especially view fact doesnt address subject basic proposal intended modify nevertheless makes lot sense agree evnt should dominated competition lowaspect-ratio models will interesting see what Henns Fike will bit vintage Pirelli after gets properly adjusted Maaid Mod Elton Drew former Nordic Glider world champ sends following information concerning Maxaid Circle Tow unit R J Latimer manufacture introduced Mk 2 Maxaid its revised non-swivelling ring connec tion thought accidental releases rendered impossible normal flying circumstances Indeed hundreds flights incident using revised arrangement confirmed impression However found rather inoppor tune occasion final Team Trials still possible release unintentionally Using two nylon tails timer start other unit latch locking connected directly hook man ner described instruction leaflet compact self-contained starter houses its own batteriesno dangling cords bulky external power source actually costs less cumber some competitive starter-plus-battery combinations Lab tested simulate years opera tion field tested wind chill factors 500Fthe GloBee Stinger rugged fast starter 1/2-A smaller engines unmatched mobility goes go High torque long-life motor develops 5000 RPM under load flywheel ac tion Resilient drive cup adapts vari ety engine sizes High impact fuel-proof case fluted firm grip integral flywheel shroud protects motor shaft bearings Anti-roll flange also serves finger stop Two rechargeable 2 VDC 25 amp-hour sealed lead acid batteries designed Stinger Recharging available charger absolutely foolproof single power connection prevents im proper terminal choice battery dam age Stinger separates two halves parts easily accessible replaceable Get GloBee Stinger today. enjoy years convenient cordless starts Special Introductory Package Price limited time Fusite will offer special introductory package price $3995 both GloBee Stinger its match ing 45 VDC Charger Check savings Take advantage introductory price offer today enjoy whole weekend model starts Suggested Retail Price GloBee Stinger ...$ 3495 45 VOC Charger..$ 795 TOTAL...$ 4290 YOU SAVE.$ 295 PACKAGE PRICE..$ 3995 July1977 95 STINGER Over 100 starts full charge DIVISION OF EMERSON ELECTRIC CO 6000 Fernview Ave Cincinnati Ohio 45212