7th CL Scale World Championships

d fabulous Site location flights 1982 CL Scale World Championships Note permanent fencing spectator stands Impressive Atripto Russia isan adventure itself coupled World Championships event exciting 7th CL Scale World Championships Kiev during period August 19-26 saw participation US five Eastern European nations 54 Model Aviation Dick Byron Championships IT WAS EVENT remember gathered Chicago Friday 13th August 1982 does sound ominous group consisted Team Manager John Preston Team Members Steve Ashby Jeff Perez Dick Byron getting excited about forth coming trip overseas Since CL Scale has World Cham pionship six years apprehensive whether would have year seemed Russians didnt wish inform anybody such things visas flight confirma tions lodging arrangements etc until last possible second proved great dis comfort however insurmountable visas did come through attend ing Nats Lincoln fortunate Chicago have very understanding sales clerk Air France ticket counter able ship boxes quite economically Kiev $70 per box arrived Kiev USSR Customs some what hassle taking several hours scene somewhat James Bondish Soviet guards behind bulletproof glass very carefully staring picture passport would look straight eye observe left ear right ear back again determine whether actually person shown passport visavery scary very interesting Once through customs finally discovered somebody waiting us Until customs officer discovered US team absolutely no warm feeling Once discovered things started happen very quickly went through rest customs examination very quickly December 1982 55 opening ceremonies though dampened somewhat weather lavish well organized parade teams led its countrys flag young sign bearer picture Individual World Champion model Individual World Champion Team World Championall USSR L R Babichev Team Manager Plotain V Kramarenko V Fedosov Kramarenko Individual World Champion flying AN-26 Alex Babichev R explains feathering pitch mechanism several members US team L Jeff Perez Steve Ashby Team ManagerJohn Preston Its remarkable engineering feat Prestonstrlp primary reason no Safety Comes First column month US Scale Team L-R Dick Byron Jeff Perez Steve Ashby John Preston team manager Perez highest US placer 8th team US 4th Some important officials pose minute behind practice model DC-3-type L-R Karl Plotsinsh USSR Otakar Saffek Czechoslovakia Radoslav Cizek Czechoslovakia Eric Coates Eng land chief judge Dennis Thumpston England chief Jury tndividuat Results Pt Name Country 1 V Kramarenko USSR 2 J Ostrowaki Poland 3 V Fedosov USSR 4 Babichey USSR S L Podgorskl Poland 6 P Raichart Czechoslovakia 7 B Peigi Czechoslovakia B G Perez USA 9 J Ocenasek Czechlovakia 10 Pudelko Poland 11 5 Ash USA 12 M Milchev Bulgaria 13 5 -Petrov Bulgaria 14 R Byron USA 15 Serban Romania 16 N Marlnov Bulgaria 17 D Diaconescu Romanla 18 S Zaharla Romanla Model AN-26 P-3 8 AN-28 AN-8 TU-2 Sopwlth Triplane Avia BH9 B-i 7F Dewoltine 0-520 P-hG MU2N Zlin 726k TS-8 Bies SNJ-5 Savola-Marchetti $84 Potez XVA2 Poter XXV PZL24 Static 29985 2937 2825 28875 25575 1717 12725 13755 1180 18605 1593 9365 1618 17225 610 4355 368 420 1st FIt 2311 2660 2294 2309 1818 2327 2388 2321 1962 1125 1655 1894 1155 943 938 1179 0 0 Teem Results1USSR 163942Poland 139783Czechc 4USA 5Bul9arla 7349 real confusion piece paper John Preston stated what dollar value duty-free goods could brought back United States seems other customs officers wanted know could bring back $600 Virgin Islands $300 other places explained away off meet gentleman greet us dint know gentlemans complete name called him Fyourdoor very pleasant hard-working sincere individual informed large size model boxes delayed several hours truck hired transport boxes finally arrived hotel 115 morning went straight sleep Sunday arose after eating some very strange breakfasts started some sightseeing Kiev beautiful city has beautiful people tend look however eyes meet will smile interested Americans seemed enjoy having us visited shops doing miscellaneous souvenir purchasingand went bookstore purchased couple books about Soviet aircraft along threeSopwith Tripe Paul Rajchart Czecho slovakia surprised everyone its good flying abilities Placed 6th views Although books Russian three-views reasonably decent Monday greeted Fyourdoor another truck driver wanted take boxes competition site known Chaika Upon arrival Chaika Soviet Technical Sports Center over whelmed beauty outstanding model flying area Chaika located outskirts Kiev full-scale aerobatics contest held 1966 houses Soviet aerobatic aircraftYak 1 8s Yak SOs 2s gliders Continued page 136 56 Model Aviation AICX aDIcnevs 41fl piace moaci RId-O Ii yeaiureu reverac-pliun props retracting gear brakes parachute drop realistic flight aerry usirowaKis r-ao pusneo winner aii inc way len-year-urn Polish model crashed rebuiltbetter ever AN-28 V Pedosov USSR came tflird eatures retracts in-line engines feathered props brakes lights beautiful flights rather unusual Avia BH-9 flown B FelgI CzechoslovaKia recorded best flight score World Championships Indoor models played years before Others quest successful humanpowered flight observed too blinders team succeeded because its ability break through conceive novel ways build lighten basic structural de signs Therein lay value craft symbols area life say aviation modeling can learn creative solutions old problems same thinking skills can applied solving international conflicts political rather military solutions eco logical problems need conserve energy using less exemplified Solar Challenger exploring alternative energy sources After MacCreadys probing address Sailplane kits given away door prizes GET ORGANIZED Hev S set 01 4 sturdy Irles rIeSs sac 4 years Ot yOUr tavorrIe B vasazIfles 4 MAG FILES $495 5evd Sa$S rOss 51 06 soslage ard SaedIOrg ta DaM INDUSTRIES P0 805 388-K DOVER NH 03820 Michelle Hann Orange CA first receive Goldberg Models Gentle Lady Cannon RC System pleasing see another young lady showing interest flying fitting because next year first woman astronaut fly Columbia Space Shuttle celebration concluded indoors showing film Albatross crossing English Channel After lunch Dr MacCready guest Sailplane pilots local hill slope site Highland Park beautiful day overlooking Los Angeles lift good enough some impressive demonstra tions aerobatics high-performance Sail plane flying part day co ordinated members Sierra Madre RC Modelers everyone present seemed have good time Paul MacCready thanked opportunity being integrated end aviation day ended perfectly mid-air collision between Hoby Hawk Savage saw both planes rebound ing flying unharmed award-winning White Tailed Kite took air showed good flight characteristics new V-tailed floater Celebration Flight Paul MacCready wonderful time building community relations between modelers schools church hope other areas will use creativity planning similar public celebrations honor values human flight modeling helpful things have learned organizing publicizing ourswe would happy assist yours author active RC Sailplane model er completing instruction full-size sail plane license has now appointed new pastor Universiti United Methodist Church Redlands CA CL Scale WC/Byron Continued page 56 small museum MIG 17 locked models hangar after spend ing few hours cleaning inspecting generally preparing static judging Upon return hotel went sightseeing again Wednesday morning again greeted Fyourdoorand English-speaking inter preter Raissa English quite good teacher years univer sity quite obviously also give us some cultural background Soviet Ukraine people Soviet Ukraine extremely proud heritage since year Kiev celebrated its 1500th anniversary along 60th anniversary Soviet revolution treated quite tour city its cultural points very interest ing beautiful tour will never forget made plans day visit Soviet air craft display Exhibition Economic Achievements have displays similar Smithsonianonly EEA located area 950 square acres Static judging began Friday August 20 Static judging registration etc done according schedule somewhat complicated proceeded quite bit smoothness thete people could assist WAA1939I L ARE CiAI E NOSTALGIC CABIN BIPLANE II Ireel II I II ONEOFT-I EVERTHE 87 Piece Wing Flaps Engines ng Loaded Ldg Gear 35t0 Quick Easy Field Assy ROLLED PLANS SET ONLY 53080 Postpaid Precision Semi-Kit Cowl Pants Gear also Avail orders shipped same dayCOD orders IOrde direct tOrtlwelcomed CARlO BRISIOHELLA SR 414 762 7155 IIA RA 1032 E MANITOWOC IOAK CREEK WI 53154 Model Aviation Vease seno ______ cyrun JrgIfds cdsouglS 500 catalog peice will credited towards initial purchase Name ___________ ______ Phone ___Street RFD ____________________ Apt# City __________ State ~.______ Zip have enclosed check money order 5.. - Please charge MC# ____________VI5A# ___________- Exp Iowa Residents Add 3% Sales Tax Prices Subject Change Without Notice Send BYRON ORIGINALS PO Sea 279 Ida Grove Iowa 51445 Ph 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Fox 45R6RC 5700 Fox Eatle III7500 Rey Woolens UC CoWbal ShadGWfoaW cores-$895 accept Visa Master Charge personal checks COD pay Ups t/2AfGaWcGres $49 Handling charge -$300 add $200 COD 5% tao TK US Currency USmany people spoke English As aircraft processed Static judging timetables posted everybody prepared time came Jeff Perez first US team member have model judged first day second day Steve Ashbys model second line followed Dick Byrons fifteenth day US teams static scores Byron 17225 AShby 1593 Perez 13755 leader Kramarenko 29985 time did know what scores field set Sunday first scheduled day flying opening ceremonies held field impressive have ever seen short presidential inauguration members Russian organizing committee went absolutely out impress us hospitality military dignitaries present truly breathtaking sight paraded front people manythousands attend air show scheduled prior opening flying round very dismal day weather cold sprinkles throughout morning parading however rain stopped able see portion air show paratroopers skydivers aerial aerobatics full-scale aircraft cancelled due low ceilingprobably about 400 feet treated some model flyingCombat Stunt RC Scale RC Pattern some banner towingan impressive display though weather bad approximately 75000 100000 spectators flyingsite see show absolutely overwhelming display public interest although probably 30% Soviet troops used guards since VIPs present As opening flying round started very first aircraft Sopwith Triplane flown Paul Rajchart Czechoslovakia After flight rains came rest days flying cancelled An absolutely torrential downpour ensued caught very wet very cold Monday dawned weather about perfect Temperatures mid-60s overcast cloudy cold no windan absolutely terrific day Poles put absolutely fantastic first round continued Jeff Perez B-17 definitely crowd-pleaser its four engines however some slight prob lems retracts having sufficient air capa city Overall flight went very well As flying went quality aircraft simply amazing flying abilities Russians remarkable Poles fan tastic Jerry Ostrowski Lesh Podgorski both Poland fantastic aircraft seen World Championships before Jerrys P-38 crashed due picking up handle upside down rebuiltand better rebuilt previously second American fly Steve Ashby Once got engine problems ironed out Steves flight went very well aircraft flew very impressively upon landing due water runway engines quit inability taxi cost him flight points possibly better position third American fly Dick Byron very smooth first flight increased engine speed enter 45-degree-elevation flight engine overheated died model landed no damage As second round started obvious Russian aircraft ones beat Jerry Ostrowski challenging first place Russian aircraft incorporated line-cylinder engines seen 1974 aircraft built Kramarenko worked quite well year also featured variable-pitch propellers actually flew Russian models featured reversible-pitch propel lers brakes lighting systems absolutely remarkable number options technology models received very high points special ingenuity quite justifiably Continued page 140 Looking Hard Find Soaring Goodiesm 7/lie cSci4Ane l7ac/ory j has complete comprehensive line R/G Soaring products everexist North America El line products includes some respected firma Europe well complete inventory own US manufacturers El carry complete line Kits Hardware Accessories & Building Supplies have full inventory Launching Equipment & Related Products El serve serious RIG soaring enthusiast supplies kits other items have sought long Send $300 fully illustrated catalog Sailplane Factory PO Box 341 Red Lion PA 17356 717 244 4508 9am 9pm EST December 1982 137 STEARMAN PT- 17 Offered Two Sizes Quadra 60 Quorter Scole Quedra Ryp EngiMs 96/s Span 2 SEal 60 Engines 64 Spa IWO Sq Quarter Scal Plan SeR $3250 2 Sca4 Plen $1850 Please add $250 Postage & Haxd(xg Other deSigoS 4061450 too sead $100 Catalog Parl( Kts ollered oar deogoS sroplily 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Unfortunately happen signifi cantly although Jeff Perez did finish 8th place Considering other models hand very respectable Steve Ashby finished 11th Dick Byron finished 14th enthusiasm World Championships brings should show improvement US models 1984 World Championships tentatively sched uled France completion two full rounds Monday Ostrowski Poland lead followed Kramarenko USSR Tuesday another beautiful day mostly cloudy skies temperatures about same Monday slight breeze morning have some fuel mixed up order complete flying Russians provided us fuel nitromethane however would have preferred have own fuel accustomed fuel may have source some engine problems third round saw some juggling flight order due unsuccessful flight attempts appar ently Russians could enjoy glamour last flights As third round finished Kramarenko USSR first Jerry Ostrowski Poland second should noted scoring third round did balloon Russian fliers Russian judge Most people felt draw Both airplanes equally good After contest over Russians put display flying models front Mr Anotov himself owner factory Russian team members work Mr Antonov very interested models also requested see US models However back hangar couldnt make area dignitaries hand much filming going extent PR work Russians did event absolutely amazing Airplane modeling Europe highly regarded technical sport highly endorsed Soviet government trip back quite eventful leaving Kiev stop over Moscow few days sightseeing flight boxes always pre sented problem transportation Aeroflot Airlines Cadillac industry however can get point another willing ride chickens ducks heads cabbage boxes finally arrived Moscow just left hoping nobody would steal could get anybody accept storage until flight departed Sightseeing Moscow bit disappointing use lot gray food coloring buildings everything sight attempted depart Moscow real bomb dropped discovered Aeroflot going charge us $1330 trans port boxes Moscow London best efforts obtain favorable rate 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complete necessary paperwork scoresheets score boards Appearance judging could start 200 pm done 500 pm 600 pm OldTime Stunt could start 800 am morning would probably done before appearance judging started Having Juniors Seniors fly same time Open contestants would give younger fliers sense belonging event would give chance right Open fliers Certainly will Juniors Seniors will beat some Open fliers However has desire afore mentioned concerned fliers still customary 20 qualifiers Open semi-finals Keep mind year qualified 42% Open fliers lot pilots got three days official flights pretty good Nationals especially view fact Combat flier could have two flights day less minutes duration eachand would Nationals Over winter am certain steps will planned increase flying time Juniors Seniors feel will positive step also expect see Open appear ance judging will moved Tuesday afternoon 200 pm 500 pm will help both fliers officials Lately Ive received two letters regarding assist ance some 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d fabulous Site location flights 1982 CL Scale World Championships Note permanent fencing spectator stands Impressive Atripto Russia isan adventure itself coupled World Championships event exciting 7th CL Scale World Championships Kiev during period August 19-26 saw participation US five Eastern European nations 54 Model Aviation Dick Byron Championships IT WAS EVENT remember gathered Chicago Friday 13th August 1982 does sound ominous group consisted Team Manager John Preston Team Members Steve Ashby Jeff Perez Dick Byron getting excited about forth coming trip overseas Since CL Scale has World Cham pionship six years apprehensive whether would have year seemed Russians didnt wish inform anybody such things visas flight confirma tions lodging arrangements etc until last possible second proved great dis comfort however insurmountable visas did come through attend ing Nats Lincoln fortunate Chicago have very understanding sales clerk Air France ticket counter able ship boxes quite economically Kiev $70 per box arrived Kiev USSR Customs some what hassle taking several hours scene somewhat James Bondish Soviet guards behind bulletproof glass very carefully staring picture passport would look straight eye observe left ear right ear back again determine whether actually person shown passport visavery scary very interesting Once through customs finally discovered somebody waiting us Until customs officer discovered US team absolutely no warm feeling Once discovered things started happen very quickly went through rest customs examination very quickly December 1982 55 opening ceremonies though dampened somewhat weather lavish well organized parade teams led its countrys flag young sign bearer picture Individual World Champion model Individual World Champion Team World Championall USSR L R Babichev Team Manager Plotain V Kramarenko V Fedosov Kramarenko Individual World Champion flying AN-26 Alex Babichev R explains feathering pitch mechanism several members US team L Jeff Perez Steve Ashby Team ManagerJohn Preston Its remarkable engineering feat Prestonstrlp primary reason no Safety Comes First column month US Scale Team L-R Dick Byron Jeff Perez Steve Ashby John Preston team manager Perez highest US placer 8th team US 4th Some important officials pose minute behind practice model DC-3-type L-R Karl Plotsinsh USSR Otakar Saffek Czechoslovakia Radoslav Cizek Czechoslovakia Eric Coates Eng land chief judge Dennis Thumpston England chief Jury tndividuat Results Pt Name Country 1 V Kramarenko USSR 2 J Ostrowaki Poland 3 V Fedosov USSR 4 Babichey USSR S L Podgorskl Poland 6 P Raichart Czechoslovakia 7 B Peigi Czechoslovakia B G Perez USA 9 J Ocenasek Czechlovakia 10 Pudelko Poland 11 5 Ash USA 12 M Milchev Bulgaria 13 5 -Petrov Bulgaria 14 R Byron USA 15 Serban Romania 16 N Marlnov Bulgaria 17 D Diaconescu Romanla 18 S Zaharla Romanla Model AN-26 P-3 8 AN-28 AN-8 TU-2 Sopwlth Triplane Avia BH9 B-i 7F Dewoltine 0-520 P-hG MU2N Zlin 726k TS-8 Bies SNJ-5 Savola-Marchetti $84 Potez XVA2 Poter XXV PZL24 Static 29985 2937 2825 28875 25575 1717 12725 13755 1180 18605 1593 9365 1618 17225 610 4355 368 420 1st FIt 2311 2660 2294 2309 1818 2327 2388 2321 1962 1125 1655 1894 1155 943 938 1179 0 0 Teem Results1USSR 163942Poland 139783Czechc 4USA 5Bul9arla 7349 real confusion piece paper John Preston stated what dollar value duty-free goods could brought back United States seems other customs officers wanted know could bring back $600 Virgin Islands $300 other places explained away off meet gentleman greet us dint know gentlemans complete name called him Fyourdoor very pleasant hard-working sincere individual informed large size model boxes delayed several hours truck hired transport boxes finally arrived hotel 115 morning went straight sleep Sunday arose after eating some very strange breakfasts started some sightseeing Kiev beautiful city has beautiful people tend look however eyes meet will smile interested Americans seemed enjoy having us visited shops doing miscellaneous souvenir purchasingand went bookstore purchased couple books about Soviet aircraft along threeSopwith Tripe Paul Rajchart Czecho slovakia surprised everyone its good flying abilities Placed 6th views Although books Russian three-views reasonably decent Monday greeted Fyourdoor another truck driver wanted take boxes competition site known Chaika Upon arrival Chaika Soviet Technical Sports Center over whelmed beauty outstanding model flying area Chaika located outskirts Kiev full-scale aerobatics contest held 1966 houses Soviet aerobatic aircraftYak 1 8s Yak SOs 2s gliders Continued page 136 56 Model Aviation AICX aDIcnevs 41fl piace moaci RId-O Ii yeaiureu reverac-pliun props retracting gear brakes parachute drop realistic flight aerry usirowaKis r-ao pusneo winner aii inc way len-year-urn Polish model crashed rebuiltbetter ever AN-28 V Pedosov USSR came tflird eatures retracts in-line engines feathered props brakes lights beautiful flights rather unusual Avia BH-9 flown B FelgI CzechoslovaKia recorded best flight score World Championships Indoor models played years before Others quest successful humanpowered flight observed too blinders team succeeded because its ability break through conceive novel ways build lighten basic structural de signs Therein lay value craft symbols area life say aviation modeling can learn creative solutions old problems same thinking skills can applied solving international conflicts political rather military solutions eco logical problems need conserve energy using less exemplified Solar Challenger exploring alternative energy sources After MacCreadys probing address Sailplane kits given away door prizes GET ORGANIZED Hev S set 01 4 sturdy Irles rIeSs sac 4 years Ot yOUr tavorrIe B vasazIfles 4 MAG FILES $495 5evd Sa$S rOss 51 06 soslage ard SaedIOrg ta DaM INDUSTRIES P0 805 388-K DOVER NH 03820 Michelle Hann Orange CA first receive Goldberg Models Gentle Lady Cannon RC System pleasing see another young lady showing interest flying fitting because next year first woman astronaut fly Columbia Space Shuttle celebration concluded indoors showing film Albatross crossing English Channel After lunch Dr MacCready guest Sailplane pilots local hill slope site Highland Park beautiful day overlooking Los Angeles lift good enough some impressive demonstra tions aerobatics high-performance Sail plane flying part day co ordinated members Sierra Madre RC Modelers everyone present seemed have good time Paul MacCready thanked opportunity being integrated end aviation day ended perfectly mid-air collision between Hoby Hawk Savage saw both planes rebound ing flying unharmed award-winning White Tailed Kite took air showed good flight characteristics new V-tailed floater Celebration Flight Paul MacCready wonderful time building community relations between modelers schools church hope other areas will use creativity planning similar public celebrations honor values human flight modeling helpful things have learned organizing publicizing ourswe would happy assist yours author active RC Sailplane model er completing instruction full-size sail plane license has now appointed new pastor Universiti United Methodist Church Redlands CA CL Scale WC/Byron Continued page 56 small museum MIG 17 locked models hangar after spend ing few hours cleaning inspecting generally preparing static judging Upon return hotel went sightseeing again Wednesday morning again greeted Fyourdoorand English-speaking inter preter Raissa English quite good teacher years univer sity quite obviously also give us some cultural background Soviet Ukraine people Soviet Ukraine extremely proud heritage since year Kiev celebrated its 1500th anniversary along 60th anniversary Soviet revolution treated quite tour city its cultural points very interest ing beautiful tour will never forget made plans day visit Soviet air craft display Exhibition Economic Achievements have displays similar Smithsonianonly EEA located area 950 square acres Static judging began Friday August 20 Static judging registration etc done according schedule somewhat complicated proceeded quite bit smoothness thete people could assist WAA1939I L ARE CiAI E NOSTALGIC CABIN BIPLANE II Ireel II I II ONEOFT-I EVERTHE 87 Piece Wing Flaps Engines ng Loaded Ldg Gear 35t0 Quick Easy Field Assy ROLLED PLANS SET ONLY 53080 Postpaid Precision Semi-Kit Cowl Pants Gear also Avail orders shipped same dayCOD orders IOrde direct tOrtlwelcomed CARlO BRISIOHELLA SR 414 762 7155 IIA RA 1032 E MANITOWOC IOAK CREEK WI 53154 Model Aviation Vease seno ______ cyrun JrgIfds cdsouglS 500 catalog peice will credited towards initial purchase Name ___________ ______ Phone ___Street RFD ____________________ Apt# City __________ State ~.______ Zip have enclosed check money order 5.. - Please charge MC# ____________VI5A# ___________- Exp Iowa Residents Add 3% Sales Tax Prices Subject Change Without Notice Send BYRON ORIGINALS PO Sea 279 Ida Grove Iowa 51445 Ph 712-364-3165 * *SAILPLANE* * launching equipment hI-startslwlncheslpods complete Nnelbest prices send SASE Info RLF PRODUCTS R3 Box 178-Y PaoII IN 47454 912-723-4310 GONTROLINI TEND PROFILE0COMRA 7RA T WIDE & NARROW WEDGE 15 -- 6 oz Capacities UNIFLOW & TINDD Custom Dliii Fuels Ingredients detailed brochure5OC stamps/checK old CAROLINA TAFFINDER 8345 Delhi Road Charleston Hgts SC 29405 GLOW Gil PLUGS Blow Proof Seal OSix Types 3 Heat Ranges eLonger Life S Flash Starting Only $120 SWANSON PO Box 151Since 1948 Wayne NJ 07470 BALSA SHEETS 36 1/16s210 ek290 3/32 210 pk358 1/So 210 pk385 3/16 210 pk435 1/4 x210 pk499 1/16s3106k330 3/32 310 pk390 1/8 310 pk480 3/16 o 35 p6275 1/4 x 35 pk325 5/16 35 pk380 3/6 35 pk365 1/2 x 35 pk495 3/4 32 pk280 1 32 pk350 1/16x410 pk520 3/3245 pk315 1/845 pk360 3/16r45 pk415 1/4x45 pk495 LIGHT 4 8 [8 38 1/16 3 10 pk430 3/32 310 6k490 1/8310 p6580 3/16 35pk325 1/4a35pk375 3/8a 35pk495 1/2x3Spk595 MATCHED SHEETS 42 3/32 44pk399 1/6s44pk429 3/16 o 44pk459 1/4 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Fox 45R6RC 5700 Fox Eatle III7500 Rey Woolens UC CoWbal ShadGWfoaW cores-$895 accept Visa Master Charge personal checks COD pay Ups t/2AfGaWcGres $49 Handling charge -$300 add $200 COD 5% tao TK US Currency USmany people spoke English As aircraft processed Static judging timetables posted everybody prepared time came Jeff Perez first US team member have model judged first day second day Steve Ashbys model second line followed Dick Byrons fifteenth day US teams static scores Byron 17225 AShby 1593 Perez 13755 leader Kramarenko 29985 time did know what scores field set Sunday first scheduled day flying opening ceremonies held field impressive have ever seen short presidential inauguration members Russian organizing committee went absolutely out impress us hospitality military dignitaries present truly breathtaking sight paraded front people manythousands attend air show scheduled prior opening flying round very dismal day weather cold sprinkles throughout morning parading however rain stopped able see portion air show paratroopers skydivers aerial aerobatics full-scale aircraft cancelled due low ceilingprobably about 400 feet treated some model flyingCombat Stunt RC Scale RC Pattern some banner towingan impressive display though weather bad approximately 75000 100000 spectators flyingsite see show absolutely overwhelming display public interest although probably 30% Soviet troops used guards since VIPs present As opening flying round started very first aircraft Sopwith Triplane flown Paul Rajchart Czechoslovakia After flight rains came rest days flying cancelled An absolutely torrential downpour ensued caught very wet very cold Monday dawned weather about perfect Temperatures mid-60s overcast cloudy cold no windan absolutely terrific day Poles put absolutely fantastic first round continued Jeff Perez B-17 definitely crowd-pleaser its four engines however some slight prob lems retracts having sufficient air capa city Overall flight went very well As flying went quality aircraft simply amazing flying abilities Russians remarkable Poles fan tastic Jerry Ostrowski Lesh Podgorski both Poland fantastic aircraft seen World Championships before Jerrys P-38 crashed due picking up handle upside down rebuiltand better rebuilt previously second American fly Steve Ashby Once got engine problems ironed out Steves flight went very well aircraft flew very impressively upon landing due water runway engines quit inability taxi cost him flight points possibly better position third American fly Dick Byron very smooth first flight increased engine speed enter 45-degree-elevation flight engine overheated died model landed no damage As second round started obvious Russian aircraft ones beat Jerry Ostrowski challenging first place Russian aircraft incorporated line-cylinder engines seen 1974 aircraft built Kramarenko worked quite well year also featured variable-pitch propellers actually flew Russian models featured reversible-pitch propel lers brakes lighting systems absolutely remarkable number options technology models received very high points special ingenuity quite justifiably Continued page 140 Looking Hard Find Soaring Goodiesm 7/lie cSci4Ane l7ac/ory j has complete comprehensive line R/G Soaring products everexist North America El line products includes some respected firma Europe well complete inventory own US manufacturers El carry complete line Kits Hardware Accessories & Building Supplies have full inventory Launching Equipment & Related Products El serve serious RIG soaring enthusiast supplies kits other items have sought long Send $300 fully illustrated catalog Sailplane Factory PO Box 341 Red Lion PA 17356 717 244 4508 9am 9pm EST December 1982 137 STEARMAN PT- 17 Offered Two Sizes Quadra 60 Quorter Scole Quedra Ryp EngiMs 96/s Span 2 SEal 60 Engines 64 Spa IWO Sq Quarter Scal Plan SeR $3250 2 Sca4 Plen $1850 Please add $250 Postage & Haxd(xg Other deSigoS 4061450 too sead $100 Catalog Parl( Kts ollered oar deogoS sroplily 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Unfortunately happen signifi cantly although Jeff Perez did finish 8th place Considering other models hand very respectable Steve Ashby finished 11th Dick Byron finished 14th enthusiasm World Championships brings should show improvement US models 1984 World Championships tentatively sched uled France completion two full rounds Monday Ostrowski Poland lead followed Kramarenko USSR Tuesday another beautiful day mostly cloudy skies temperatures about same Monday slight breeze morning have some fuel mixed up order complete flying Russians provided us fuel nitromethane however would have preferred have own fuel accustomed fuel may have source some engine problems third round saw some juggling flight order due unsuccessful flight attempts appar ently Russians could enjoy glamour last flights As third round finished Kramarenko USSR first Jerry Ostrowski Poland second should noted scoring third round did balloon Russian fliers Russian judge Most people felt draw Both airplanes equally good After contest over Russians put display flying models front Mr Anotov himself owner factory Russian team members work Mr Antonov very interested models also requested see US models However back hangar couldnt make area dignitaries hand much filming going extent PR work Russians did event absolutely amazing Airplane modeling Europe highly regarded technical sport highly endorsed Soviet government trip back quite eventful leaving Kiev stop over Moscow few days sightseeing flight boxes always pre sented problem transportation Aeroflot Airlines Cadillac industry however can get point another willing ride chickens ducks heads cabbage boxes finally arrived Moscow just left hoping nobody would steal could get anybody accept storage until flight departed Sightseeing Moscow bit disappointing use lot gray food coloring buildings everything sight attempted depart Moscow real bomb dropped discovered Aeroflot going charge us $1330 trans port boxes Moscow London best efforts obtain favorable rate hampered language problem finally demanded payment amount boxes would have left behind picture Dick Jeff Steve standing exit visa line John Preston trying get accept reasonable figure very frus trating sigh relief left ground very audible sightseeing London simply left model boxes customs Upon leaving Chicago got socked another $500 bill transporting boxes seems someone should make advance arrangements shipping models World Champion ships feel definitely railroaded payng exorbitant fees attending CL Scale World ChainSquare Loop Hobby Center Non Warranty Repair Service Kraft Futaba Electronic RIO Equipment 204 N Stone LII Greenwood MS 38930 Telephone 601 453 1699 F100 SUPER SABRE RC model in true scele powered twin B&C41 end new ducted fen unit SM 40/81 Construction belse end plywood Weight lbs 7AThrust lbs 7 Designed ducted ten pioneer Giuseppe lZassnmsli 140 Model Aviation 1/5 Scale Model SWIFTA 64 singlO lb whi e PLANS Fle es den s &iP postpaidodd 5% sues ox Send stomped self odd 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421-6358 Prices including postege B&C-E1 $22000 SM 40/81 $8000 Cleer cenopy $1000 3 sheets plane $2000 informetion write G Bertelle-Vis Metteotti 248 25063 Gerdone VT-Brescia-ltely Unmatched Durability Design Simplicity Aircraft quality aluminum Anodized Finished Can set up type flying Direct Drive Tail Rotor No Tail Rotor Gear Box Manufactured USA Autorotation Extra pionships experience will never forget some problems already enumer ated some personality conflicts between team members brightest side fantastic modelers met Russians treated us great love honest sincere Polesthe same way Czechsjust well Bulgarians Romaniansall same modelers absolutely outstanding bunch people Ijust wish governments could think same way modelers final note evenings sat around trying communicate interesting pattern developed Dick Byron crowned World Champion Cork Popper Lesh Poland Much bubbly friendship flowed great CL Aerobatics/Paul Continued page 58 final practice flight would also give officials time complete necessary paperwork scoresheets score boards Appearance judging could start 200 pm done 500 pm 600 pm OldTime Stunt could start 800 am morning would probably done before appearance judging started Having Juniors Seniors fly same time Open contestants would give younger fliers sense belonging event would give chance right Open fliers Certainly will Juniors Seniors will beat some Open fliers However has desire afore mentioned concerned fliers still customary 20 qualifiers Open semi-finals Keep mind year qualified 42% Open fliers lot pilots got three days official flights pretty good Nationals especially view fact Combat flier could have two flights day less minutes duration eachand would Nationals Over winter am certain steps will planned increase flying time Juniors Seniors feel will positive step also expect see Open appear ance judging will moved Tuesday afternoon 200 pm 500 pm will help both fliers officials Lately Ive received two letters regarding assist ance some beginners want fly Control Line have started some Half-A planes See some neophyte Control Liners out therewe just have encourage get going some good Half-A kits market will fly Midwest Goldberg Sig Sterling have some good simple flyable kits James M Petro wrote very good article Model Aviation June 1981 about converting plank-wing Half-As flapped-wing planes remarkable improvement flying characteristics also recommends using string nylon tape hinges elevator make move freely also suggests balancing plane will rest level fingers held under wings leading edge anyone wants reprint James article CL Flying Phase Two Improving Airplane write Ill send out Petro also design article published very Continued page 148 S Ram Air Cooling Attractive Styling 60 Size Engine No Metric Hardware Spare Parts Availability December 1982 141 Now Available thru 82 Spinner Starting Over Two Years tense Flight Testing Approval Consumers Dealer Inquiries Welcome Horizon Model Crafts Inc 3625 E Lockwood Houston 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d fabulous Site location flights 1982 CL Scale World Championships Note permanent fencing spectator stands Impressive Atripto Russia isan adventure itself coupled World Championships event exciting 7th CL Scale World Championships Kiev during period August 19-26 saw participation US five Eastern European nations 54 Model Aviation Dick Byron Championships IT WAS EVENT remember gathered Chicago Friday 13th August 1982 does sound ominous group consisted Team Manager John Preston Team Members Steve Ashby Jeff Perez Dick Byron getting excited about forth coming trip overseas Since CL Scale has World Cham pionship six years apprehensive whether would have year seemed Russians didnt wish inform anybody such things visas flight confirma tions lodging arrangements etc until last possible second proved great dis comfort however insurmountable visas did come through attend ing Nats Lincoln fortunate Chicago have very understanding sales clerk Air France ticket counter able ship boxes quite economically Kiev $70 per box arrived Kiev USSR Customs some what hassle taking several hours scene somewhat James Bondish Soviet guards behind bulletproof glass very carefully staring picture passport would look straight eye observe left ear right ear back again determine whether actually person shown passport visavery scary very interesting Once through customs finally discovered somebody waiting us Until customs officer discovered US team absolutely no warm feeling Once discovered things started happen very quickly went through rest customs examination very quickly December 1982 55 opening ceremonies though dampened somewhat weather lavish well organized parade teams led its countrys flag young sign bearer picture Individual World Champion model Individual World Champion Team World Championall USSR L R Babichev Team Manager Plotain V Kramarenko V Fedosov Kramarenko Individual World Champion flying AN-26 Alex Babichev R explains feathering pitch mechanism several members US team L Jeff Perez Steve Ashby Team ManagerJohn Preston Its remarkable engineering feat Prestonstrlp primary reason no Safety Comes First column month US Scale Team L-R Dick Byron Jeff Perez Steve Ashby John Preston team manager Perez highest US placer 8th team US 4th Some important officials pose minute behind practice model DC-3-type L-R Karl Plotsinsh USSR Otakar Saffek Czechoslovakia Radoslav Cizek Czechoslovakia Eric Coates Eng land chief judge Dennis Thumpston England chief Jury tndividuat Results Pt Name Country 1 V Kramarenko USSR 2 J Ostrowaki Poland 3 V Fedosov USSR 4 Babichey USSR S L Podgorskl Poland 6 P Raichart Czechoslovakia 7 B Peigi Czechoslovakia B G Perez USA 9 J Ocenasek Czechlovakia 10 Pudelko Poland 11 5 Ash USA 12 M Milchev Bulgaria 13 5 -Petrov Bulgaria 14 R Byron USA 15 Serban Romania 16 N Marlnov Bulgaria 17 D Diaconescu Romanla 18 S Zaharla Romanla Model AN-26 P-3 8 AN-28 AN-8 TU-2 Sopwlth Triplane Avia BH9 B-i 7F Dewoltine 0-520 P-hG MU2N Zlin 726k TS-8 Bies SNJ-5 Savola-Marchetti $84 Potez XVA2 Poter XXV PZL24 Static 29985 2937 2825 28875 25575 1717 12725 13755 1180 18605 1593 9365 1618 17225 610 4355 368 420 1st FIt 2311 2660 2294 2309 1818 2327 2388 2321 1962 1125 1655 1894 1155 943 938 1179 0 0 Teem Results1USSR 163942Poland 139783Czechc 4USA 5Bul9arla 7349 real confusion piece paper John Preston stated what dollar value duty-free goods could brought back United States seems other customs officers wanted know could bring back $600 Virgin Islands $300 other places explained away off meet gentleman greet us dint know gentlemans complete name called him Fyourdoor very pleasant hard-working sincere individual informed large size model boxes delayed several hours truck hired transport boxes finally arrived hotel 115 morning went straight sleep Sunday arose after eating some very strange breakfasts started some sightseeing Kiev beautiful city has beautiful people tend look however eyes meet will smile interested Americans seemed enjoy having us visited shops doing miscellaneous souvenir purchasingand went bookstore purchased couple books about Soviet aircraft along threeSopwith Tripe Paul Rajchart Czecho slovakia surprised everyone its good flying abilities Placed 6th views Although books Russian three-views reasonably decent Monday greeted Fyourdoor another truck driver wanted take boxes competition site known Chaika Upon arrival Chaika Soviet Technical Sports Center over whelmed beauty outstanding model flying area Chaika located outskirts Kiev full-scale aerobatics contest held 1966 houses Soviet aerobatic aircraftYak 1 8s Yak SOs 2s gliders Continued page 136 56 Model Aviation AICX aDIcnevs 41fl piace moaci RId-O Ii yeaiureu reverac-pliun props retracting gear brakes parachute drop realistic flight aerry usirowaKis r-ao pusneo winner aii inc way len-year-urn Polish model crashed rebuiltbetter ever AN-28 V Pedosov USSR came tflird eatures retracts in-line engines feathered props brakes lights beautiful flights rather unusual Avia BH-9 flown B FelgI CzechoslovaKia recorded best flight score World Championships Indoor models played years before Others quest successful humanpowered flight observed too blinders team succeeded because its ability break through conceive novel ways build lighten basic structural de signs Therein lay value craft symbols area life say aviation modeling can learn creative solutions old problems same thinking skills can applied solving international conflicts political rather military solutions eco logical problems need conserve energy using less exemplified Solar Challenger exploring alternative energy sources After MacCreadys probing address Sailplane kits given away door prizes GET ORGANIZED Hev S set 01 4 sturdy Irles rIeSs sac 4 years Ot yOUr tavorrIe B vasazIfles 4 MAG FILES $495 5evd Sa$S rOss 51 06 soslage ard SaedIOrg ta DaM INDUSTRIES P0 805 388-K DOVER NH 03820 Michelle Hann Orange CA first receive Goldberg Models Gentle Lady Cannon RC System pleasing see another young lady showing interest flying fitting because next year first woman astronaut fly Columbia Space Shuttle celebration concluded indoors showing film Albatross crossing English Channel After lunch Dr MacCready guest Sailplane pilots local hill slope site Highland Park beautiful day overlooking Los Angeles lift good enough some impressive demonstra tions aerobatics high-performance Sail plane flying part day co ordinated members Sierra Madre RC Modelers everyone present seemed have good time Paul MacCready thanked opportunity being integrated end aviation day ended perfectly mid-air collision between Hoby Hawk Savage saw both planes rebound ing flying unharmed award-winning White Tailed Kite took air showed good flight characteristics new V-tailed floater Celebration Flight Paul MacCready wonderful time building community relations between modelers schools church hope other areas will use creativity planning similar public celebrations honor values human flight modeling helpful things have learned organizing publicizing ourswe would happy assist yours author active RC Sailplane model er completing instruction full-size sail plane license has now appointed new pastor Universiti United Methodist Church Redlands CA CL Scale WC/Byron Continued page 56 small museum MIG 17 locked models hangar after spend ing few hours cleaning inspecting generally preparing static judging Upon return hotel went sightseeing again Wednesday morning again greeted Fyourdoorand English-speaking inter preter Raissa English quite good teacher years univer sity quite obviously also give us some cultural background Soviet Ukraine people Soviet Ukraine extremely proud heritage since year Kiev celebrated its 1500th anniversary along 60th anniversary Soviet revolution treated quite tour city its cultural points very interest ing beautiful tour will never forget made plans day visit Soviet air craft display Exhibition Economic Achievements have displays similar Smithsonianonly EEA located area 950 square acres Static judging began Friday August 20 Static judging registration etc done according schedule somewhat complicated proceeded quite bit smoothness thete people could assist WAA1939I L ARE CiAI E NOSTALGIC CABIN BIPLANE II Ireel II I II ONEOFT-I EVERTHE 87 Piece Wing Flaps Engines ng Loaded Ldg Gear 35t0 Quick Easy Field Assy ROLLED PLANS SET ONLY 53080 Postpaid Precision Semi-Kit Cowl Pants Gear also Avail orders shipped same dayCOD orders IOrde direct tOrtlwelcomed CARlO BRISIOHELLA SR 414 762 7155 IIA RA 1032 E MANITOWOC IOAK CREEK WI 53154 Model Aviation Vease seno ______ cyrun JrgIfds cdsouglS 500 catalog peice will credited towards initial purchase Name ___________ ______ Phone ___Street RFD ____________________ Apt# City __________ State ~.______ Zip have enclosed check money order 5.. - Please charge MC# ____________VI5A# ___________- Exp Iowa Residents Add 3% Sales Tax Prices Subject Change Without Notice Send BYRON ORIGINALS PO Sea 279 Ida Grove Iowa 51445 Ph 712-364-3165 * *SAILPLANE* * launching equipment hI-startslwlncheslpods complete Nnelbest prices send SASE Info RLF PRODUCTS R3 Box 178-Y PaoII IN 47454 912-723-4310 GONTROLINI TEND PROFILE0COMRA 7RA T WIDE & NARROW WEDGE 15 -- 6 oz Capacities UNIFLOW & TINDD Custom Dliii Fuels Ingredients detailed brochure5OC stamps/checK old CAROLINA TAFFINDER 8345 Delhi Road Charleston Hgts SC 29405 GLOW Gil PLUGS Blow Proof Seal OSix Types 3 Heat Ranges eLonger Life S Flash Starting Only $120 SWANSON PO Box 151Since 1948 Wayne NJ 07470 BALSA SHEETS 36 1/16s210 ek290 3/32 210 pk358 1/So 210 pk385 3/16 210 pk435 1/4 x210 pk499 1/16s3106k330 3/32 310 pk390 1/8 310 pk480 3/16 o 35 p6275 1/4 x 35 pk325 5/16 35 pk380 3/6 35 pk365 1/2 x 35 pk495 3/4 32 pk280 1 32 pk350 1/16x410 pk520 3/3245 pk315 1/845 pk360 3/16r45 pk415 1/4x45 pk495 LIGHT 4 8 [8 38 1/16 3 10 pk430 3/32 310 6k490 1/8310 p6580 3/16 35pk325 1/4a35pk375 3/8a 35pk495 1/2x3Spk595 MATCHED SHEETS 42 3/32 44pk399 1/6s44pk429 3/16 o 44pk459 1/4 s44pk499 BALSA SHEETS 48 1/16 3 10 pk 440 3/32a3 lOek515 1/6310 pk635 3/16a3Spk366 1/4w35pk425 3/8a 35pk556 1/234pk560 116x4lOpk680l/2x1/2lOpkA0 3/32 4 5 pk4193/4 3/4 5 pL209 1/8 a4 5 pk4751 xl5 pk276 3/16 4 5 pk847BALSA STICKS 36 l/4S4 5 p66001/16x 1/470 pk 160 TRAILING EDGE 383/32 1/420 ek190 141 6 pk2001/6 sq20pk140 1/6 1/420pk195 5/16s 11/4 6 p6 250 1/8 xl/2 20 pk315 3/8 11/2 6 pk 299 3/16 Sq 20 p6215 1/2 x2 4 pk298 1/4 sq20 pk 315 BALSASHEETS 301/4s 1/220 p6430 1/16s310pk2753/6sq10 pk275 3/32 x310pk3253/6xl/210 pk315 1/6 x310pk4051/2Sq10 pk360 1/16x410pk43048STICKS ADD25% 3/32 a410pk504PINESTICKS 36 1/6 a410pk5901/8sq10 pk125 BALSATRIANGLES361/8s1/410 pk155 ol/4 10 pk2501/8 a3/8 10 sk200 1/43/16 sq 10 pk165 3/8 a3/6 10 pk320, x3/8lGpk295 3/8 sq. 10 pk370 48 STICKS ADD 25% BIRCH DOWELS 36 1/8105k65 3/1610 p6109 1/4108k140 POPLAR LITE PLY 48 1/8 6 2 pk300 1/8 a12 2 p6600 3PIo 8IRCH PLYWOOD 46 1/32a121p6425 1/16a121pk435 1/8a12 1p6450 S PLY BIRCH 48 3/32a121p6570 1/6 a12 1pF565 3/16a121pk586 l/4al2 1pk600 FUN FLI 40STAR SIlKLONE STARCOMING SOON STARBAT RC Corobol 51485 KWIKSTAR -$2495 Qo keSOO WSALE 51 Soxo 15 40 Eoqox51 Spor 15 oqoe48 SOoo 19 35 Eotoe $1995$1995 1995Fox Cornool54200 WIh Fox 25RCS4685Fox 1566RC5400 Kits feature foam wings balsa ply fuse Machine cut parts rugged veryFox 40565C5700 quick assembly- outstanding value. Choice Erike gear tail dragger. Fox 45R6RC 5700 Fox Eatle III7500 Rey Woolens UC CoWbal ShadGWfoaW cores-$895 accept Visa Master Charge personal checks COD pay Ups t/2AfGaWcGres $49 Handling charge -$300 add $200 COD 5% tao TK US Currency USmany people spoke English As aircraft processed Static judging timetables posted everybody prepared time came Jeff Perez first US team member have model judged first day second day Steve Ashbys model second line followed Dick Byrons fifteenth day US teams static scores Byron 17225 AShby 1593 Perez 13755 leader Kramarenko 29985 time did know what scores field set Sunday first scheduled day flying opening ceremonies held field impressive have ever seen short presidential inauguration members Russian organizing committee went absolutely out impress us hospitality military dignitaries present truly breathtaking sight paraded front people manythousands attend air show scheduled prior opening flying round very dismal day weather cold sprinkles throughout morning parading however rain stopped able see portion air show paratroopers skydivers aerial aerobatics full-scale aircraft cancelled due low ceilingprobably about 400 feet treated some model flyingCombat Stunt RC Scale RC Pattern some banner towingan impressive display though weather bad approximately 75000 100000 spectators flyingsite see show absolutely overwhelming display public interest although probably 30% Soviet troops used guards since VIPs present As opening flying round started very first aircraft Sopwith Triplane flown Paul Rajchart Czechoslovakia After flight rains came rest days flying cancelled An absolutely torrential downpour ensued caught very wet very cold Monday dawned weather about perfect Temperatures mid-60s overcast cloudy cold no windan absolutely terrific day Poles put absolutely fantastic first round continued Jeff Perez B-17 definitely crowd-pleaser its four engines however some slight prob lems retracts having sufficient air capa city Overall flight went very well As flying went quality aircraft simply amazing flying abilities Russians remarkable Poles fan tastic Jerry Ostrowski Lesh Podgorski both Poland fantastic aircraft seen World Championships before Jerrys P-38 crashed due picking up handle upside down rebuiltand better rebuilt previously second American fly Steve Ashby Once got engine problems ironed out Steves flight went very well aircraft flew very impressively upon landing due water runway engines quit inability taxi cost him flight points possibly better position third American fly Dick Byron very smooth first flight increased engine speed enter 45-degree-elevation flight engine overheated died model landed no damage As second round started obvious Russian aircraft ones beat Jerry Ostrowski challenging first place Russian aircraft incorporated line-cylinder engines seen 1974 aircraft built Kramarenko worked quite well year also featured variable-pitch propellers actually flew Russian models featured reversible-pitch propel lers brakes lighting systems absolutely remarkable number options technology models received very high points special ingenuity quite justifiably Continued page 140 Looking Hard Find Soaring Goodiesm 7/lie cSci4Ane l7ac/ory j has complete comprehensive line R/G Soaring products everexist North America El line products includes some respected firma Europe well complete inventory own US manufacturers El carry complete line Kits Hardware Accessories & Building Supplies have full inventory Launching Equipment & Related Products El serve serious RIG soaring enthusiast supplies kits other items have sought long Send $300 fully illustrated catalog Sailplane Factory PO Box 341 Red Lion PA 17356 717 244 4508 9am 9pm EST December 1982 137 STEARMAN PT- 17 Offered Two Sizes Quadra 60 Quorter Scole Quedra Ryp EngiMs 96/s Span 2 SEal 60 Engines 64 Spa IWO Sq Quarter Scal Plan SeR $3250 2 Sca4 Plen $1850 Please add $250 Postage & Haxd(xg Other deSigoS 4061450 too sead $100 Catalog Parl( Kts ollered oar deogoS sroplily 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Unfortunately happen signifi cantly although Jeff Perez did finish 8th place Considering other models hand very respectable Steve Ashby finished 11th Dick Byron finished 14th enthusiasm World Championships brings should show improvement US models 1984 World Championships tentatively sched uled France completion two full rounds Monday Ostrowski Poland lead followed Kramarenko USSR Tuesday another beautiful day mostly cloudy skies temperatures about same Monday slight breeze morning have some fuel mixed up order complete flying Russians provided us fuel nitromethane however would have preferred have own fuel accustomed fuel may have source some engine problems third round saw some juggling flight order due unsuccessful flight attempts appar ently Russians could enjoy glamour last flights As third round finished Kramarenko USSR first Jerry Ostrowski Poland second should noted scoring third round did balloon Russian fliers Russian judge Most people felt draw Both airplanes equally good After contest over Russians put display flying models front Mr Anotov himself owner factory Russian team members work Mr Antonov very interested models also requested see US models However back hangar couldnt make area dignitaries hand much filming going extent PR work Russians did event absolutely amazing Airplane modeling Europe highly regarded technical sport highly endorsed Soviet government trip back quite eventful leaving Kiev stop over Moscow few days sightseeing flight boxes always pre sented problem transportation Aeroflot Airlines Cadillac industry however can get point another willing ride chickens ducks heads cabbage boxes finally arrived Moscow just left hoping nobody would steal could get anybody accept storage until flight departed Sightseeing Moscow bit disappointing use lot gray food coloring buildings everything sight attempted depart Moscow real bomb dropped discovered Aeroflot going charge us $1330 trans port boxes Moscow London best efforts obtain favorable rate hampered language problem finally demanded payment amount boxes would have left behind picture Dick Jeff Steve standing exit visa line John Preston trying get accept reasonable figure very frus trating sigh relief left ground very audible sightseeing London simply left model boxes customs Upon leaving Chicago got socked another $500 bill transporting boxes seems someone should make advance arrangements shipping models World Champion ships feel definitely railroaded payng exorbitant fees attending CL Scale World ChainSquare Loop Hobby Center Non Warranty Repair Service Kraft Futaba Electronic RIO Equipment 204 N Stone LII Greenwood MS 38930 Telephone 601 453 1699 F100 SUPER SABRE RC model in true scele powered twin B&C41 end new ducted fen unit SM 40/81 Construction belse end plywood Weight lbs 7AThrust lbs 7 Designed ducted ten pioneer Giuseppe lZassnmsli 140 Model Aviation 1/5 Scale Model SWIFTA 64 singlO lb whi e PLANS Fle es den s &iP postpaidodd 5% sues ox Send stomped self odd 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421-6358 Prices including postege B&C-E1 $22000 SM 40/81 $8000 Cleer cenopy $1000 3 sheets plane $2000 informetion write G Bertelle-Vis Metteotti 248 25063 Gerdone VT-Brescia-ltely Unmatched Durability Design Simplicity Aircraft quality aluminum Anodized Finished Can set up type flying Direct Drive Tail Rotor No Tail Rotor Gear Box Manufactured USA Autorotation Extra pionships experience will never forget some problems already enumer ated some personality conflicts between team members brightest side fantastic modelers met Russians treated us great love honest sincere Polesthe same way Czechsjust well Bulgarians Romaniansall same modelers absolutely outstanding bunch people Ijust wish governments could think same way modelers final note evenings sat around trying communicate interesting pattern developed Dick Byron crowned World Champion Cork Popper Lesh Poland Much bubbly friendship flowed great CL Aerobatics/Paul Continued page 58 final practice flight would also give officials time complete necessary paperwork scoresheets score boards Appearance judging could start 200 pm done 500 pm 600 pm OldTime Stunt could start 800 am morning would probably done before appearance judging started Having Juniors Seniors fly same time Open contestants would give younger fliers sense belonging event would give chance right Open fliers Certainly will Juniors Seniors will beat some Open fliers However has desire afore mentioned concerned fliers still customary 20 qualifiers Open semi-finals Keep mind year qualified 42% Open fliers lot pilots got three days official flights pretty good Nationals especially view fact Combat flier could have two flights day less minutes duration eachand would Nationals Over winter am certain steps will planned increase flying time Juniors Seniors feel will positive step also expect see Open appear ance judging will moved Tuesday afternoon 200 pm 500 pm will help both fliers officials Lately Ive received two letters regarding assist ance some beginners want fly Control Line have started some Half-A planes See some neophyte Control Liners out therewe just have encourage get going some good Half-A kits market will fly Midwest Goldberg Sig Sterling have some good simple flyable kits James M Petro wrote very good article Model Aviation June 1981 about converting plank-wing Half-As flapped-wing planes remarkable improvement flying characteristics also recommends using string nylon tape hinges elevator make move freely also suggests balancing plane will rest level fingers held under wings leading edge anyone wants reprint James article CL Flying Phase Two Improving Airplane write Ill send out Petro also design article published very Continued page 148 S Ram Air Cooling Attractive Styling 60 Size Engine No Metric Hardware Spare Parts Availability December 1982 141 Now Available thru 82 Spinner Starting Over Two Years tense Flight Testing Approval Consumers Dealer Inquiries Welcome Horizon Model Crafts Inc 3625 E Lockwood Houston 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