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'81 AMA Texas Nats: CL Aerobatics

Author: W. Paul


Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/11
Page Numbers: 44, 114, 115, 118

CL Aerobatics Wynn Paul TEN YEARS long time impatient talented flier wait win Nationals have already won Nationals four pre vious times world title twice becomes difficult settle seconds thirdswhich what Bill Werwage has since last winning Precision Aerobatics 1971 However put considerable know edge skills together right time beat outstanding field Texas Nationals Walker Cup finals day five finalists led scoring time another however final standings Werwage Lakewood OH Ted Fancher Foster City CA Les McDonald Miami FL Wynn Paul Lexington KY Kirk Mullinix Bellfiower CA graduation David Fitzgerald Open ranks last year remaining Seniors squared off battle tiat concluded second-year participant Jeff Anderson Stockton CA nosing out Andy Harissiadis Dan McClellan Unfortunately Junior Jim McClellan entered Nationals fly against himself Fifty-two Open contestants actually flew Nationals weather conditions turned out both hot windy predicted Event Director Bill Howe Assistant Lee Lorio sembled experienced crew take care contestantsa total 43 workers contribut ed running Stunt event Aerobatics again alloted four circles although lot loose gravel surface bad flying areas Tuesday night appearance judging Bill Werwage years Walker Cup winner nine-year-old USA1 Talk about well-tested plane has 62-in I-beam wing Supertigre 46 engine Sig paint finish Open fliers held some surprises First surprise awarding perfect score 20 points Mariner Gene Martine Jacksonville FL tan metallic brown green red beauty improved replica destroyed 1980 Mariner Some old-timers present stated never before history Stunt has perfect score awarded other big surprise night came infamous pilots meeting lasted 10 minutes no asked about score landing Open qualifications day four circles 13 fliers Since five qualify off circle represented 38% participants making finals certalnly allows lot chances fly finals wind did come up strongly second round two qualifications days chose fly breeze attempt make cut show strength overall field after qualifi cations over first-time qualifier field 20 David Fitzgerald hardly qualifies rookie Nationals compe tition four National titles credit field included no less three past present World Champions six former Na tionals Champions Ted Fancher Intimidation finished second Aerobatics first PAMPA Concours dElegance judging Supertigre 46 power 56in built-up wing Sig paint acrylic enamel finish Jim McClellan Burlingame CA Junior Stunt winner ship stock kit Nobler weighing 40 oz features MonoKote wings Hobbypoxy body tail OS Max 35 power plant 44 Model Aviation Jeff Anderson Stockton CA Senior Stunt winner Citation II ST 46 power plant 58-in foam wing acrylic finish Tom 11 races time teens best-ever groups people working years Nats didnt hear anyone complain about way things run Con gratulations helped make greatest Nats ever SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT AT7Jhr $9900 C itEl VISA DELIVERED Four Folding Legs Wing & Fuselage Holders Add $400 Shipping calif 6% Tax RAC Products408 274-1915 3200 Knightswood Way 0 San Jose CA 95148 Ace Aero Sport Cannon Cirrus Don McCarthy Continued page 45 Fridays finals saw break weather almost perfect conditions 20 finalists split two groups fly pattern before two judging panels top five move Walker Cup finals Saturday biggest surprise Friday came veteran Bob Gieseke nosed Out Walker finals Kraft World Engines EK Logictrol Micro Avionics Pro Line Orbit Mathes MRC AS Systems Royal Simprop * Jerobee ALSO WARRANTY SERVICE S sensational newcomer Kirk Mullinix scores 10575 10490 Bob new foamwinged Nobler chromed-sleeve Fox 35 However dont dare count old pipe-smoker out running will upcoming FAI tryouts vengeance Rounding out top twenty finalists Jim Casale Dennis Adamisin David Fitzgerald Paul Walker Frank McMillan Stan Powell Remel Cooper Keith Trostle Gary McClellan Bob McDonald Dennis Harkai Jack Sheeks Rich Leroy Jim Armour Bill Werwage flying number two version USA-i airplane completed 1972 yes airplane nine years old has 62-in I-beam wing 730 sq weighs feather-light 53 oz plane also features Bills patented 7/a-to-1 ratio control sys tem utilizing two pushrods coming off bellcrank same system originally used first Ares back 1958 same USA-i plane used Bill win 1972 World Championships after retired After going through some other designs closely resembling Ares 46-size Bill went back USA-i configura tion 1980 World Championships finished third built another USA-i 1981 patented flyoffs July chose go nine-year-old plane Bill used basically stock Supertigre 46 engine except somewhat lighter connecting rod replace another light ened night before finals also lowered compression ratio using 032in gasket under stock head Bill prefers older T crankshaft deference fullcircle crank engine has 285 venturi 15 taper opening Mike Mustain uniflow 003-in gap Dukes 10% nitro fuel Bob Paul muffler has drilled out Now come propeller Bills air plane Let say Bill Werwage probably can talk longer knowledgeably about propellers Orville Wilbur Glenn Jimmy Al put together appears about half airplane trimming ideas center around various modifications propellers ever lucky enough get crossfire conversation Bill Les McDonald props can go stark raving mad trying follow Anyhow Bill Top Flite 13 x 5 prop cut 114 Model Aviation Nats CL Aerobatics/Paul Towson Ave Fort Smith Arkansa edge power e nitro formulated fuels Aut hoilzed DQdIO ~ontr ervice FACTORY UTHORIZED SER VICE FOR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING BRANDS QUA LITYSER VICE FOR ALL BRANDS Factory trained technicians over 15 years Radio Control Electronics HOURS Closed Sun & Mon lOam-B pm WedFri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-2 pm 714 639-8886 941 N MAIN ST ORANGE CALIFORNIA 92667 down 11 l x 5 plane-engine-fuel-tip weight-nose weight-wind conditions etc combi nation although Frank McMillans 60 engine Martin-Baker-S semi-scale plane got Les McDonald horsepower-sound award Bills Supertigre raw power sound everybody likes hear Oh yes Bill flying solid lines measured 68 feet handle middle airplane trivia buffs David Hemstrought unfor tunately spectator after plane crashed parted line recorded lap times five finalists such Werwage54 Fancher50 McDonald52 Paul57 Mullinnix5O Unfortunately seven Seniors entered flying good winner Jeff Ander son using Ted Fancher-designed Citation H 58-in foam wing ST 46 engine utiliz ing Vic Gamer ring Jeff will studying aero nautics Delta College Stockton CA fall very enthusiastic cheerful competitor Jim McClellan showed up Nationals Junior entry no play Therefore flew Seniors posted score would have placed him fourth Jim flying stock kit Nobler two years old used win Junior event last year plane has MonoKote finish Hobbypoxy paint fuselage tail uses OS Max 35 engine Half-A Stunt very low entry Wynn Paul again bested Open competitors mini ature Bob Gialdini Olympic Mark V outpoint ing Gene Martine David Fitzgerald five Open entries showed up other entry Junior Senior Jim McClellan Precision Aerobatics fun games Richard Byron lodged two official pro tests against management administration event set up PAMPA organiza tion Although format well publicized advance advice AMA rule book Richard took exception qualification procedure final standings listings competitors method flying two official flights event run per published format results protests will reported future column Also least two competitors took issue awarding appearance points chose argue event directors writer appears poor taste Judges Nationals including Junior Senior Half-A Art Adamisin Dennis Adamisin Mike Belitz David Fitzgerald Bob Hunt Don Jorda Fred Miles Dan McClellan Rolland McDonald Robert McDonald Joe Reinhard Ed Robbert Lanny Shorts Bill Zimmer Scoring Boss Lady Shareen Fancher ably assisted Suzi Howe Joyce Shorts Pit bosses Ron Menill Bill Savage annual PAMPA Banquet attended approximately 80 people included editors Model Airplane News Art Schroeder Flying Models Bob Hunt George Aldrich presented new perpetual award named honor late Rene Mechin Senior winner Jeff Anderson PAMPA Concours dEle gance award voted pilots beautiful Stunt airplane went Ted Fanchers Intimidation close vote over Gene Martines Mariner November1981 115 Continued page 118 BRIDI MOUNTS TOUGH AS NAILS BUT LOT EASIER TO USE Mount engine vertically 45 90 degrees Tough glass-filled nylon material Flat surfaces inside out nosegear collars Check low prices Bearers flat top bottom engine mount screw nuts DONT FORGET OUR OTHER FINE ACCESSORIES Striping Tape Now 9 colors 4 widths Masking Tape Inexpensive vinyl tape get sharp clean linesNow available black white Landing Gear 6 sizes tough aluminum dual land ing gear sport model Hardwood struts Great quarter-scalers $40000 Thousands modelers have tried Bridi mounts because theyre easy use versatile design reasonably priced Ask local retailer size fit enginel offer variety 7 different mounts make sure youll get proper fit Choose between 05 09 15 19 40 60 60 long mounts j/~ III DIVISION OP OREAT PLANES MODEL DISTRIBUTORS CO PD Boo 1802 Chnpag, IL 61820 Outgoing PAMPA President Keith Trostle once almost speechless presented complete Unimat lathe ouffit friends PAMPA recognition eight years outstanding service Precision Aerobatics event Arlie Preszler Lodi CA elected new president PAMPA pledged make event fun exciting well striving maintain PAMPAs reputation peiforming outstanding job administering Nationals year traditional manner after other awards presented final award night Walker Cup new 1981 Champion Bill Werwage Nats CL Racing/Lee Continued page 46 clocking Tim act together year Fast Rat teamed up Kerry Turner Dallas pilot Between two won first third Dick Lambert slipping between equipment year domi nated K&Bs along few HPs OS two best fastest models belonged Vic Garner powered Supertigre Qualifying heat times ran best 21650 Tim Gillott 45887 combined time cut-off finals final races saw very capable consistent flying first five places separated less five seconds Gillotts 441 turned superb race matched him against Dick Lambert Both models about equal speed Tims very slight advantage through Tim first Dick second place Slew Rat Saturday saw running Open Slow Rat As usual afternoon preceding event saw everyone out practicing trying get last mph good pits As far practice went impressive thing new Slow Rat Vic Garner model new uses OS36 Tune/Hill power Vic routinely running mid 13s Friday afternoon own clock catching once lot John Ballards arm 1313 However fast does always win Vic found out next day gremlins jumped up bite him During qualifying runs Vic could get thing run wanted run rich lean back rich again During qualifying overall performance did change much previous years low single heat time turned Richard Stubblefield 23679 best combined qualify ing time 53243 Gary Crawford out California Vic Garners proteges finals made up three Midwest John Ballard Larry Dziak Jr Sr two California Gary Crawford Bob Kerr another Garner spin-off three Texas Richard Stubblefield Mike Greb Frank Williams races Ballard put up good fight first heat set time no else could match spite pit stop took extra glide lap due traffic second heat Mike Greb using engine borrowed night before got good race mediocre pit stop record 54112good enough second fourth race Stubblefield running strong i lap shutdowns becoming habit last pit gust wind getting stronger day caught plane caused Richard hit ground very hard 118 Model Aviation Can drilled nosegear mount PBY 5 Catalina Grumman Widgeon $25000 /ItsssfsEbergassj

Author: W. Paul


Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/11
Page Numbers: 44, 114, 115, 118

CL Aerobatics Wynn Paul TEN YEARS long time impatient talented flier wait win Nationals have already won Nationals four pre vious times world title twice becomes difficult settle seconds thirdswhich what Bill Werwage has since last winning Precision Aerobatics 1971 However put considerable know edge skills together right time beat outstanding field Texas Nationals Walker Cup finals day five finalists led scoring time another however final standings Werwage Lakewood OH Ted Fancher Foster City CA Les McDonald Miami FL Wynn Paul Lexington KY Kirk Mullinix Bellfiower CA graduation David Fitzgerald Open ranks last year remaining Seniors squared off battle tiat concluded second-year participant Jeff Anderson Stockton CA nosing out Andy Harissiadis Dan McClellan Unfortunately Junior Jim McClellan entered Nationals fly against himself Fifty-two Open contestants actually flew Nationals weather conditions turned out both hot windy predicted Event Director Bill Howe Assistant Lee Lorio sembled experienced crew take care contestantsa total 43 workers contribut ed running Stunt event Aerobatics again alloted four circles although lot loose gravel surface bad flying areas Tuesday night appearance judging Bill Werwage years Walker Cup winner nine-year-old USA1 Talk about well-tested plane has 62-in I-beam wing Supertigre 46 engine Sig paint finish Open fliers held some surprises First surprise awarding perfect score 20 points Mariner Gene Martine Jacksonville FL tan metallic brown green red beauty improved replica destroyed 1980 Mariner Some old-timers present stated never before history Stunt has perfect score awarded other big surprise night came infamous pilots meeting lasted 10 minutes no asked about score landing Open qualifications day four circles 13 fliers Since five qualify off circle represented 38% participants making finals certalnly allows lot chances fly finals wind did come up strongly second round two qualifications days chose fly breeze attempt make cut show strength overall field after qualifi cations over first-time qualifier field 20 David Fitzgerald hardly qualifies rookie Nationals compe tition four National titles credit field included no less three past present World Champions six former Na tionals Champions Ted Fancher Intimidation finished second Aerobatics first PAMPA Concours dElegance judging Supertigre 46 power 56in built-up wing Sig paint acrylic enamel finish Jim McClellan Burlingame CA Junior Stunt winner ship stock kit Nobler weighing 40 oz features MonoKote wings Hobbypoxy body tail OS Max 35 power plant 44 Model Aviation Jeff Anderson Stockton CA Senior Stunt winner Citation II ST 46 power plant 58-in foam wing acrylic finish Tom 11 races time teens best-ever groups people working years Nats didnt hear anyone complain about way things run Con gratulations helped make greatest Nats ever SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT AT7Jhr $9900 C itEl VISA DELIVERED Four Folding Legs Wing & Fuselage Holders Add $400 Shipping calif 6% Tax RAC Products408 274-1915 3200 Knightswood Way 0 San Jose CA 95148 Ace Aero Sport Cannon Cirrus Don McCarthy Continued page 45 Fridays finals saw break weather almost perfect conditions 20 finalists split two groups fly pattern before two judging panels top five move Walker Cup finals Saturday biggest surprise Friday came veteran Bob Gieseke nosed Out Walker finals Kraft World Engines EK Logictrol Micro Avionics Pro Line Orbit Mathes MRC AS Systems Royal Simprop * Jerobee ALSO WARRANTY SERVICE S sensational newcomer Kirk Mullinix scores 10575 10490 Bob new foamwinged Nobler chromed-sleeve Fox 35 However dont dare count old pipe-smoker out running will upcoming FAI tryouts vengeance Rounding out top twenty finalists Jim Casale Dennis Adamisin David Fitzgerald Paul Walker Frank McMillan Stan Powell Remel Cooper Keith Trostle Gary McClellan Bob McDonald Dennis Harkai Jack Sheeks Rich Leroy Jim Armour Bill Werwage flying number two version USA-i airplane completed 1972 yes airplane nine years old has 62-in I-beam wing 730 sq weighs feather-light 53 oz plane also features Bills patented 7/a-to-1 ratio control sys tem utilizing two pushrods coming off bellcrank same system originally used first Ares back 1958 same USA-i plane used Bill win 1972 World Championships after retired After going through some other designs closely resembling Ares 46-size Bill went back USA-i configura tion 1980 World Championships finished third built another USA-i 1981 patented flyoffs July chose go nine-year-old plane Bill used basically stock Supertigre 46 engine except somewhat lighter connecting rod replace another light ened night before finals also lowered compression ratio using 032in gasket under stock head Bill prefers older T crankshaft deference fullcircle crank engine has 285 venturi 15 taper opening Mike Mustain uniflow 003-in gap Dukes 10% nitro fuel Bob Paul muffler has drilled out Now come propeller Bills air plane Let say Bill Werwage probably can talk longer knowledgeably about propellers Orville Wilbur Glenn Jimmy Al put together appears about half airplane trimming ideas center around various modifications propellers ever lucky enough get crossfire conversation Bill Les McDonald props can go stark raving mad trying follow Anyhow Bill Top Flite 13 x 5 prop cut 114 Model Aviation Nats CL Aerobatics/Paul Towson Ave Fort Smith Arkansa edge power e nitro formulated fuels Aut hoilzed DQdIO ~ontr ervice FACTORY UTHORIZED SER VICE FOR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING BRANDS QUA LITYSER VICE FOR ALL BRANDS Factory trained technicians over 15 years Radio Control Electronics HOURS Closed Sun & Mon lOam-B pm WedFri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-2 pm 714 639-8886 941 N MAIN ST ORANGE CALIFORNIA 92667 down 11 l x 5 plane-engine-fuel-tip weight-nose weight-wind conditions etc combi nation although Frank McMillans 60 engine Martin-Baker-S semi-scale plane got Les McDonald horsepower-sound award Bills Supertigre raw power sound everybody likes hear Oh yes Bill flying solid lines measured 68 feet handle middle airplane trivia buffs David Hemstrought unfor tunately spectator after plane crashed parted line recorded lap times five finalists such Werwage54 Fancher50 McDonald52 Paul57 Mullinnix5O Unfortunately seven Seniors entered flying good winner Jeff Ander son using Ted Fancher-designed Citation H 58-in foam wing ST 46 engine utiliz ing Vic Gamer ring Jeff will studying aero nautics Delta College Stockton CA fall very enthusiastic cheerful competitor Jim McClellan showed up Nationals Junior entry no play Therefore flew Seniors posted score would have placed him fourth Jim flying stock kit Nobler two years old used win Junior event last year plane has MonoKote finish Hobbypoxy paint fuselage tail uses OS Max 35 engine Half-A Stunt very low entry Wynn Paul again bested Open competitors mini ature Bob Gialdini Olympic Mark V outpoint ing Gene Martine David Fitzgerald five Open entries showed up other entry Junior Senior Jim McClellan Precision Aerobatics fun games Richard Byron lodged two official pro tests against management administration event set up PAMPA organiza tion Although format well publicized advance advice AMA rule book Richard took exception qualification procedure final standings listings competitors method flying two official flights event run per published format results protests will reported future column Also least two competitors took issue awarding appearance points chose argue event directors writer appears poor taste Judges Nationals including Junior Senior Half-A Art Adamisin Dennis Adamisin Mike Belitz David Fitzgerald Bob Hunt Don Jorda Fred Miles Dan McClellan Rolland McDonald Robert McDonald Joe Reinhard Ed Robbert Lanny Shorts Bill Zimmer Scoring Boss Lady Shareen Fancher ably assisted Suzi Howe Joyce Shorts Pit bosses Ron Menill Bill Savage annual PAMPA Banquet attended approximately 80 people included editors Model Airplane News Art Schroeder Flying Models Bob Hunt George Aldrich presented new perpetual award named honor late Rene Mechin Senior winner Jeff Anderson PAMPA Concours dEle gance award voted pilots beautiful Stunt airplane went Ted Fanchers Intimidation close vote over Gene Martines Mariner November1981 115 Continued page 118 BRIDI MOUNTS TOUGH AS NAILS BUT LOT EASIER TO USE Mount engine vertically 45 90 degrees Tough glass-filled nylon material Flat surfaces inside out nosegear collars Check low prices Bearers flat top bottom engine mount screw nuts DONT FORGET OUR OTHER FINE ACCESSORIES Striping Tape Now 9 colors 4 widths Masking Tape Inexpensive vinyl tape get sharp clean linesNow available black white Landing Gear 6 sizes tough aluminum dual land ing gear sport model Hardwood struts Great quarter-scalers $40000 Thousands modelers have tried Bridi mounts because theyre easy use versatile design reasonably priced Ask local retailer size fit enginel offer variety 7 different mounts make sure youll get proper fit Choose between 05 09 15 19 40 60 60 long mounts j/~ III DIVISION OP OREAT PLANES MODEL DISTRIBUTORS CO PD Boo 1802 Chnpag, IL 61820 Outgoing PAMPA President Keith Trostle once almost speechless presented complete Unimat lathe ouffit friends PAMPA recognition eight years outstanding service Precision Aerobatics event Arlie Preszler Lodi CA elected new president PAMPA pledged make event fun exciting well striving maintain PAMPAs reputation peiforming outstanding job administering Nationals year traditional manner after other awards presented final award night Walker Cup new 1981 Champion Bill Werwage Nats CL Racing/Lee Continued page 46 clocking Tim act together year Fast Rat teamed up Kerry Turner Dallas pilot Between two won first third Dick Lambert slipping between equipment year domi nated K&Bs along few HPs OS two best fastest models belonged Vic Garner powered Supertigre Qualifying heat times ran best 21650 Tim Gillott 45887 combined time cut-off finals final races saw very capable consistent flying first five places separated less five seconds Gillotts 441 turned superb race matched him against Dick Lambert Both models about equal speed Tims very slight advantage through Tim first Dick second place Slew Rat Saturday saw running Open Slow Rat As usual afternoon preceding event saw everyone out practicing trying get last mph good pits As far practice went impressive thing new Slow Rat Vic Garner model new uses OS36 Tune/Hill power Vic routinely running mid 13s Friday afternoon own clock catching once lot John Ballards arm 1313 However fast does always win Vic found out next day gremlins jumped up bite him During qualifying runs Vic could get thing run wanted run rich lean back rich again During qualifying overall performance did change much previous years low single heat time turned Richard Stubblefield 23679 best combined qualify ing time 53243 Gary Crawford out California Vic Garners proteges finals made up three Midwest John Ballard Larry Dziak Jr Sr two California Gary Crawford Bob Kerr another Garner spin-off three Texas Richard Stubblefield Mike Greb Frank Williams races Ballard put up good fight first heat set time no else could match spite pit stop took extra glide lap due traffic second heat Mike Greb using engine borrowed night before got good race mediocre pit stop record 54112good enough second fourth race Stubblefield running strong i lap shutdowns becoming habit last pit gust wind getting stronger day caught plane caused Richard hit ground very hard 118 Model Aviation Can drilled nosegear mount PBY 5 Catalina Grumman Widgeon $25000 /ItsssfsEbergassj

Author: W. Paul


Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/11
Page Numbers: 44, 114, 115, 118

CL Aerobatics Wynn Paul TEN YEARS long time impatient talented flier wait win Nationals have already won Nationals four pre vious times world title twice becomes difficult settle seconds thirdswhich what Bill Werwage has since last winning Precision Aerobatics 1971 However put considerable know edge skills together right time beat outstanding field Texas Nationals Walker Cup finals day five finalists led scoring time another however final standings Werwage Lakewood OH Ted Fancher Foster City CA Les McDonald Miami FL Wynn Paul Lexington KY Kirk Mullinix Bellfiower CA graduation David Fitzgerald Open ranks last year remaining Seniors squared off battle tiat concluded second-year participant Jeff Anderson Stockton CA nosing out Andy Harissiadis Dan McClellan Unfortunately Junior Jim McClellan entered Nationals fly against himself Fifty-two Open contestants actually flew Nationals weather conditions turned out both hot windy predicted Event Director Bill Howe Assistant Lee Lorio sembled experienced crew take care contestantsa total 43 workers contribut ed running Stunt event Aerobatics again alloted four circles although lot loose gravel surface bad flying areas Tuesday night appearance judging Bill Werwage years Walker Cup winner nine-year-old USA1 Talk about well-tested plane has 62-in I-beam wing Supertigre 46 engine Sig paint finish Open fliers held some surprises First surprise awarding perfect score 20 points Mariner Gene Martine Jacksonville FL tan metallic brown green red beauty improved replica destroyed 1980 Mariner Some old-timers present stated never before history Stunt has perfect score awarded other big surprise night came infamous pilots meeting lasted 10 minutes no asked about score landing Open qualifications day four circles 13 fliers Since five qualify off circle represented 38% participants making finals certalnly allows lot chances fly finals wind did come up strongly second round two qualifications days chose fly breeze attempt make cut show strength overall field after qualifi cations over first-time qualifier field 20 David Fitzgerald hardly qualifies rookie Nationals compe tition four National titles credit field included no less three past present World Champions six former Na tionals Champions Ted Fancher Intimidation finished second Aerobatics first PAMPA Concours dElegance judging Supertigre 46 power 56in built-up wing Sig paint acrylic enamel finish Jim McClellan Burlingame CA Junior Stunt winner ship stock kit Nobler weighing 40 oz features MonoKote wings Hobbypoxy body tail OS Max 35 power plant 44 Model Aviation Jeff Anderson Stockton CA Senior Stunt winner Citation II ST 46 power plant 58-in foam wing acrylic finish Tom 11 races time teens best-ever groups people working years Nats didnt hear anyone complain about way things run Con gratulations helped make greatest Nats ever SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT AT7Jhr $9900 C itEl VISA DELIVERED Four Folding Legs Wing & Fuselage Holders Add $400 Shipping calif 6% Tax RAC Products408 274-1915 3200 Knightswood Way 0 San Jose CA 95148 Ace Aero Sport Cannon Cirrus Don McCarthy Continued page 45 Fridays finals saw break weather almost perfect conditions 20 finalists split two groups fly pattern before two judging panels top five move Walker Cup finals Saturday biggest surprise Friday came veteran Bob Gieseke nosed Out Walker finals Kraft World Engines EK Logictrol Micro Avionics Pro Line Orbit Mathes MRC AS Systems Royal Simprop * Jerobee ALSO WARRANTY SERVICE S sensational newcomer Kirk Mullinix scores 10575 10490 Bob new foamwinged Nobler chromed-sleeve Fox 35 However dont dare count old pipe-smoker out running will upcoming FAI tryouts vengeance Rounding out top twenty finalists Jim Casale Dennis Adamisin David Fitzgerald Paul Walker Frank McMillan Stan Powell Remel Cooper Keith Trostle Gary McClellan Bob McDonald Dennis Harkai Jack Sheeks Rich Leroy Jim Armour Bill Werwage flying number two version USA-i airplane completed 1972 yes airplane nine years old has 62-in I-beam wing 730 sq weighs feather-light 53 oz plane also features Bills patented 7/a-to-1 ratio control sys tem utilizing two pushrods coming off bellcrank same system originally used first Ares back 1958 same USA-i plane used Bill win 1972 World Championships after retired After going through some other designs closely resembling Ares 46-size Bill went back USA-i configura tion 1980 World Championships finished third built another USA-i 1981 patented flyoffs July chose go nine-year-old plane Bill used basically stock Supertigre 46 engine except somewhat lighter connecting rod replace another light ened night before finals also lowered compression ratio using 032in gasket under stock head Bill prefers older T crankshaft deference fullcircle crank engine has 285 venturi 15 taper opening Mike Mustain uniflow 003-in gap Dukes 10% nitro fuel Bob Paul muffler has drilled out Now come propeller Bills air plane Let say Bill Werwage probably can talk longer knowledgeably about propellers Orville Wilbur Glenn Jimmy Al put together appears about half airplane trimming ideas center around various modifications propellers ever lucky enough get crossfire conversation Bill Les McDonald props can go stark raving mad trying follow Anyhow Bill Top Flite 13 x 5 prop cut 114 Model Aviation Nats CL Aerobatics/Paul Towson Ave Fort Smith Arkansa edge power e nitro formulated fuels Aut hoilzed DQdIO ~ontr ervice FACTORY UTHORIZED SER VICE FOR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING BRANDS QUA LITYSER VICE FOR ALL BRANDS Factory trained technicians over 15 years Radio Control Electronics HOURS Closed Sun & Mon lOam-B pm WedFri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-2 pm 714 639-8886 941 N MAIN ST ORANGE CALIFORNIA 92667 down 11 l x 5 plane-engine-fuel-tip weight-nose weight-wind conditions etc combi nation although Frank McMillans 60 engine Martin-Baker-S semi-scale plane got Les McDonald horsepower-sound award Bills Supertigre raw power sound everybody likes hear Oh yes Bill flying solid lines measured 68 feet handle middle airplane trivia buffs David Hemstrought unfor tunately spectator after plane crashed parted line recorded lap times five finalists such Werwage54 Fancher50 McDonald52 Paul57 Mullinnix5O Unfortunately seven Seniors entered flying good winner Jeff Ander son using Ted Fancher-designed Citation H 58-in foam wing ST 46 engine utiliz ing Vic Gamer ring Jeff will studying aero nautics Delta College Stockton CA fall very enthusiastic cheerful competitor Jim McClellan showed up Nationals Junior entry no play Therefore flew Seniors posted score would have placed him fourth Jim flying stock kit Nobler two years old used win Junior event last year plane has MonoKote finish Hobbypoxy paint fuselage tail uses OS Max 35 engine Half-A Stunt very low entry Wynn Paul again bested Open competitors mini ature Bob Gialdini Olympic Mark V outpoint ing Gene Martine David Fitzgerald five Open entries showed up other entry Junior Senior Jim McClellan Precision Aerobatics fun games Richard Byron lodged two official pro tests against management administration event set up PAMPA organiza tion Although format well publicized advance advice AMA rule book Richard took exception qualification procedure final standings listings competitors method flying two official flights event run per published format results protests will reported future column Also least two competitors took issue awarding appearance points chose argue event directors writer appears poor taste Judges Nationals including Junior Senior Half-A Art Adamisin Dennis Adamisin Mike Belitz David Fitzgerald Bob Hunt Don Jorda Fred Miles Dan McClellan Rolland McDonald Robert McDonald Joe Reinhard Ed Robbert Lanny Shorts Bill Zimmer Scoring Boss Lady Shareen Fancher ably assisted Suzi Howe Joyce Shorts Pit bosses Ron Menill Bill Savage annual PAMPA Banquet attended approximately 80 people included editors Model Airplane News Art Schroeder Flying Models Bob Hunt George Aldrich presented new perpetual award named honor late Rene Mechin Senior winner Jeff Anderson PAMPA Concours dEle gance award voted pilots beautiful Stunt airplane went Ted Fanchers Intimidation close vote over Gene Martines Mariner November1981 115 Continued page 118 BRIDI MOUNTS TOUGH AS NAILS BUT LOT EASIER TO USE Mount engine vertically 45 90 degrees Tough glass-filled nylon material Flat surfaces inside out nosegear collars Check low prices Bearers flat top bottom engine mount screw nuts DONT FORGET OUR OTHER FINE ACCESSORIES Striping Tape Now 9 colors 4 widths Masking Tape Inexpensive vinyl tape get sharp clean linesNow available black white Landing Gear 6 sizes tough aluminum dual land ing gear sport model Hardwood struts Great quarter-scalers $40000 Thousands modelers have tried Bridi mounts because theyre easy use versatile design reasonably priced Ask local retailer size fit enginel offer variety 7 different mounts make sure youll get proper fit Choose between 05 09 15 19 40 60 60 long mounts j/~ III DIVISION OP OREAT PLANES MODEL DISTRIBUTORS CO PD Boo 1802 Chnpag, IL 61820 Outgoing PAMPA President Keith Trostle once almost speechless presented complete Unimat lathe ouffit friends PAMPA recognition eight years outstanding service Precision Aerobatics event Arlie Preszler Lodi CA elected new president PAMPA pledged make event fun exciting well striving maintain PAMPAs reputation peiforming outstanding job administering Nationals year traditional manner after other awards presented final award night Walker Cup new 1981 Champion Bill Werwage Nats CL Racing/Lee Continued page 46 clocking Tim act together year Fast Rat teamed up Kerry Turner Dallas pilot Between two won first third Dick Lambert slipping between equipment year domi nated K&Bs along few HPs OS two best fastest models belonged Vic Garner powered Supertigre Qualifying heat times ran best 21650 Tim Gillott 45887 combined time cut-off finals final races saw very capable consistent flying first five places separated less five seconds Gillotts 441 turned superb race matched him against Dick Lambert Both models about equal speed Tims very slight advantage through Tim first Dick second place Slew Rat Saturday saw running Open Slow Rat As usual afternoon preceding event saw everyone out practicing trying get last mph good pits As far practice went impressive thing new Slow Rat Vic Garner model new uses OS36 Tune/Hill power Vic routinely running mid 13s Friday afternoon own clock catching once lot John Ballards arm 1313 However fast does always win Vic found out next day gremlins jumped up bite him During qualifying runs Vic could get thing run wanted run rich lean back rich again During qualifying overall performance did change much previous years low single heat time turned Richard Stubblefield 23679 best combined qualify ing time 53243 Gary Crawford out California Vic Garners proteges finals made up three Midwest John Ballard Larry Dziak Jr Sr two California Gary Crawford Bob Kerr another Garner spin-off three Texas Richard Stubblefield Mike Greb Frank Williams races Ballard put up good fight first heat set time no else could match spite pit stop took extra glide lap due traffic second heat Mike Greb using engine borrowed night before got good race mediocre pit stop record 54112good enough second fourth race Stubblefield running strong i lap shutdowns becoming habit last pit gust wind getting stronger day caught plane caused Richard hit ground very hard 118 Model Aviation Can drilled nosegear mount PBY 5 Catalina Grumman Widgeon $25000 /ItsssfsEbergassj

Author: W. Paul


Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/11
Page Numbers: 44, 114, 115, 118

CL Aerobatics Wynn Paul TEN YEARS long time impatient talented flier wait win Nationals have already won Nationals four pre vious times world title twice becomes difficult settle seconds thirdswhich what Bill Werwage has since last winning Precision Aerobatics 1971 However put considerable know edge skills together right time beat outstanding field Texas Nationals Walker Cup finals day five finalists led scoring time another however final standings Werwage Lakewood OH Ted Fancher Foster City CA Les McDonald Miami FL Wynn Paul Lexington KY Kirk Mullinix Bellfiower CA graduation David Fitzgerald Open ranks last year remaining Seniors squared off battle tiat concluded second-year participant Jeff Anderson Stockton CA nosing out Andy Harissiadis Dan McClellan Unfortunately Junior Jim McClellan entered Nationals fly against himself Fifty-two Open contestants actually flew Nationals weather conditions turned out both hot windy predicted Event Director Bill Howe Assistant Lee Lorio sembled experienced crew take care contestantsa total 43 workers contribut ed running Stunt event Aerobatics again alloted four circles although lot loose gravel surface bad flying areas Tuesday night appearance judging Bill Werwage years Walker Cup winner nine-year-old USA1 Talk about well-tested plane has 62-in I-beam wing Supertigre 46 engine Sig paint finish Open fliers held some surprises First surprise awarding perfect score 20 points Mariner Gene Martine Jacksonville FL tan metallic brown green red beauty improved replica destroyed 1980 Mariner Some old-timers present stated never before history Stunt has perfect score awarded other big surprise night came infamous pilots meeting lasted 10 minutes no asked about score landing Open qualifications day four circles 13 fliers Since five qualify off circle represented 38% participants making finals certalnly allows lot chances fly finals wind did come up strongly second round two qualifications days chose fly breeze attempt make cut show strength overall field after qualifi cations over first-time qualifier field 20 David Fitzgerald hardly qualifies rookie Nationals compe tition four National titles credit field included no less three past present World Champions six former Na tionals Champions Ted Fancher Intimidation finished second Aerobatics first PAMPA Concours dElegance judging Supertigre 46 power 56in built-up wing Sig paint acrylic enamel finish Jim McClellan Burlingame CA Junior Stunt winner ship stock kit Nobler weighing 40 oz features MonoKote wings Hobbypoxy body tail OS Max 35 power plant 44 Model Aviation Jeff Anderson Stockton CA Senior Stunt winner Citation II ST 46 power plant 58-in foam wing acrylic finish Tom 11 races time teens best-ever groups people working years Nats didnt hear anyone complain about way things run Con gratulations helped make greatest Nats ever SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT AT7Jhr $9900 C itEl VISA DELIVERED Four Folding Legs Wing & Fuselage Holders Add $400 Shipping calif 6% Tax RAC Products408 274-1915 3200 Knightswood Way 0 San Jose CA 95148 Ace Aero Sport Cannon Cirrus Don McCarthy Continued page 45 Fridays finals saw break weather almost perfect conditions 20 finalists split two groups fly pattern before two judging panels top five move Walker Cup finals Saturday biggest surprise Friday came veteran Bob Gieseke nosed Out Walker finals Kraft World Engines EK Logictrol Micro Avionics Pro Line Orbit Mathes MRC AS Systems Royal Simprop * Jerobee ALSO WARRANTY SERVICE S sensational newcomer Kirk Mullinix scores 10575 10490 Bob new foamwinged Nobler chromed-sleeve Fox 35 However dont dare count old pipe-smoker out running will upcoming FAI tryouts vengeance Rounding out top twenty finalists Jim Casale Dennis Adamisin David Fitzgerald Paul Walker Frank McMillan Stan Powell Remel Cooper Keith Trostle Gary McClellan Bob McDonald Dennis Harkai Jack Sheeks Rich Leroy Jim Armour Bill Werwage flying number two version USA-i airplane completed 1972 yes airplane nine years old has 62-in I-beam wing 730 sq weighs feather-light 53 oz plane also features Bills patented 7/a-to-1 ratio control sys tem utilizing two pushrods coming off bellcrank same system originally used first Ares back 1958 same USA-i plane used Bill win 1972 World Championships after retired After going through some other designs closely resembling Ares 46-size Bill went back USA-i configura tion 1980 World Championships finished third built another USA-i 1981 patented flyoffs July chose go nine-year-old plane Bill used basically stock Supertigre 46 engine except somewhat lighter connecting rod replace another light ened night before finals also lowered compression ratio using 032in gasket under stock head Bill prefers older T crankshaft deference fullcircle crank engine has 285 venturi 15 taper opening Mike Mustain uniflow 003-in gap Dukes 10% nitro fuel Bob Paul muffler has drilled out Now come propeller Bills air plane Let say Bill Werwage probably can talk longer knowledgeably about propellers Orville Wilbur Glenn Jimmy Al put together appears about half airplane trimming ideas center around various modifications propellers ever lucky enough get crossfire conversation Bill Les McDonald props can go stark raving mad trying follow Anyhow Bill Top Flite 13 x 5 prop cut 114 Model Aviation Nats CL Aerobatics/Paul Towson Ave Fort Smith Arkansa edge power e nitro formulated fuels Aut hoilzed DQdIO ~ontr ervice FACTORY UTHORIZED SER VICE FOR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING BRANDS QUA LITYSER VICE FOR ALL BRANDS Factory trained technicians over 15 years Radio Control Electronics HOURS Closed Sun & Mon lOam-B pm WedFri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-2 pm 714 639-8886 941 N MAIN ST ORANGE CALIFORNIA 92667 down 11 l x 5 plane-engine-fuel-tip weight-nose weight-wind conditions etc combi nation although Frank McMillans 60 engine Martin-Baker-S semi-scale plane got Les McDonald horsepower-sound award Bills Supertigre raw power sound everybody likes hear Oh yes Bill flying solid lines measured 68 feet handle middle airplane trivia buffs David Hemstrought unfor tunately spectator after plane crashed parted line recorded lap times five finalists such Werwage54 Fancher50 McDonald52 Paul57 Mullinnix5O Unfortunately seven Seniors entered flying good winner Jeff Ander son using Ted Fancher-designed Citation H 58-in foam wing ST 46 engine utiliz ing Vic Gamer ring Jeff will studying aero nautics Delta College Stockton CA fall very enthusiastic cheerful competitor Jim McClellan showed up Nationals Junior entry no play Therefore flew Seniors posted score would have placed him fourth Jim flying stock kit Nobler two years old used win Junior event last year plane has MonoKote finish Hobbypoxy paint fuselage tail uses OS Max 35 engine Half-A Stunt very low entry Wynn Paul again bested Open competitors mini ature Bob Gialdini Olympic Mark V outpoint ing Gene Martine David Fitzgerald five Open entries showed up other entry Junior Senior Jim McClellan Precision Aerobatics fun games Richard Byron lodged two official pro tests against management administration event set up PAMPA organiza tion Although format well publicized advance advice AMA rule book Richard took exception qualification procedure final standings listings competitors method flying two official flights event run per published format results protests will reported future column Also least two competitors took issue awarding appearance points chose argue event directors writer appears poor taste Judges Nationals including Junior Senior Half-A Art Adamisin Dennis Adamisin Mike Belitz David Fitzgerald Bob Hunt Don Jorda Fred Miles Dan McClellan Rolland McDonald Robert McDonald Joe Reinhard Ed Robbert Lanny Shorts Bill Zimmer Scoring Boss Lady Shareen Fancher ably assisted Suzi Howe Joyce Shorts Pit bosses Ron Menill Bill Savage annual PAMPA Banquet attended approximately 80 people included editors Model Airplane News Art Schroeder Flying Models Bob Hunt George Aldrich presented new perpetual award named honor late Rene Mechin Senior winner Jeff Anderson PAMPA Concours dEle gance award voted pilots beautiful Stunt airplane went Ted Fanchers Intimidation close vote over Gene Martines Mariner November1981 115 Continued page 118 BRIDI MOUNTS TOUGH AS NAILS BUT LOT EASIER TO USE Mount engine vertically 45 90 degrees Tough glass-filled nylon material Flat surfaces inside out nosegear collars Check low prices Bearers flat top bottom engine mount screw nuts DONT FORGET OUR OTHER FINE ACCESSORIES Striping Tape Now 9 colors 4 widths Masking Tape Inexpensive vinyl tape get sharp clean linesNow available black white Landing Gear 6 sizes tough aluminum dual land ing gear sport model Hardwood struts Great quarter-scalers $40000 Thousands modelers have tried Bridi mounts because theyre easy use versatile design reasonably priced Ask local retailer size fit enginel offer variety 7 different mounts make sure youll get proper fit Choose between 05 09 15 19 40 60 60 long mounts j/~ III DIVISION OP OREAT PLANES MODEL DISTRIBUTORS CO PD Boo 1802 Chnpag, IL 61820 Outgoing PAMPA President Keith Trostle once almost speechless presented complete Unimat lathe ouffit friends PAMPA recognition eight years outstanding service Precision Aerobatics event Arlie Preszler Lodi CA elected new president PAMPA pledged make event fun exciting well striving maintain PAMPAs reputation peiforming outstanding job administering Nationals year traditional manner after other awards presented final award night Walker Cup new 1981 Champion Bill Werwage Nats CL Racing/Lee Continued page 46 clocking Tim act together year Fast Rat teamed up Kerry Turner Dallas pilot Between two won first third Dick Lambert slipping between equipment year domi nated K&Bs along few HPs OS two best fastest models belonged Vic Garner powered Supertigre Qualifying heat times ran best 21650 Tim Gillott 45887 combined time cut-off finals final races saw very capable consistent flying first five places separated less five seconds Gillotts 441 turned superb race matched him against Dick Lambert Both models about equal speed Tims very slight advantage through Tim first Dick second place Slew Rat Saturday saw running Open Slow Rat As usual afternoon preceding event saw everyone out practicing trying get last mph good pits As far practice went impressive thing new Slow Rat Vic Garner model new uses OS36 Tune/Hill power Vic routinely running mid 13s Friday afternoon own clock catching once lot John Ballards arm 1313 However fast does always win Vic found out next day gremlins jumped up bite him During qualifying runs Vic could get thing run wanted run rich lean back rich again During qualifying overall performance did change much previous years low single heat time turned Richard Stubblefield 23679 best combined qualify ing time 53243 Gary Crawford out California Vic Garners proteges finals made up three Midwest John Ballard Larry Dziak Jr Sr two California Gary Crawford Bob Kerr another Garner spin-off three Texas Richard Stubblefield Mike Greb Frank Williams races Ballard put up good fight first heat set time no else could match spite pit stop took extra glide lap due traffic second heat Mike Greb using engine borrowed night before got good race mediocre pit stop record 54112good enough second fourth race Stubblefield running strong i lap shutdowns becoming habit last pit gust wind getting stronger day caught plane caused Richard hit ground very hard 118 Model Aviation Can drilled nosegear mount PBY 5 Catalina Grumman Widgeon $25000 /ItsssfsEbergassj

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