Racing Art Arro THREE RC Pylon Racing events held during 57th AMA Nationals Westover Air Force Base MA Sixty-three individuals entered events 48 Formula 34 Quarter Midget four FAI Pylon Previously check AMA HQ after advance-entry cut off indicated entry levels 44 Formula 29 Quarter Midget 14 FAI short fall FAI contestants due several indi viduals contending properly prepared fly event national competition entries came states well some representation Canada Mexico regard specific events Formula drew large entries Califomia Texas Michigan New England Quarter Midget popular Midwest region provided great est turnout FAI interest very spotty en tries Connecticut Pennsylvania Michi gan Pylon category activity began Quarter Midget aircraft safety inspection processing Sunday aftemoon July 24th Quality Inn ballroom step very convenient racers lodged hotel other nearby motor inns Most models passed safety inspection first attempt Missing engine hold-down bolts servo mounting washers clevis keepers common violations safety inspection An undersize wing discovered least Quarter Midget entry quickly corrected extended wing tips contestants also un derwent frequency check examination radiated signal spectrum analyzer frequencies also recorded Quarter Midget distribution yielded II entries 7240 MHz resulted 10 three-plane heats single four-plane heat racing matrix contestants shifted usual frequencies due potential interference site un knowingly ganged up 7240 MHz process ing concluded 500 pm fliers checked everything twice anticipation next days racing weatherman predicted fair skies week correctfor part Day Quarter Midget racing began 630 am arrival race officials Westover AFB Pylon site located inactive runways northern corner field smooth blacktop runway surface available nearby wooded area presented some problems landings Safety barriers officials erected 700 am fliers gan arriving droves began check race planes 1 pilots assembled ready box prior heats Art Arro R scrambles complete engine transplant opera tion Formula Midget Mustang foreground went place 2nd FAI Pylon Christopher Cheyer L age 11 wipes down Toni raced Formula uses K&B power Chris Manchester CT has flying RC since 6 years old Note unusual ear protectors U Gary McPike 1 Jim Shinohara Garys Denight Special Best Finish too came Southern California race Westover 52 Model Aviation RC Pylon Bernice Williams nearby Connecticut key Pylon officialswho worked week retrieves QM Estrellita racer woodswhere augered after pilot neglected turn radiol static rpm determine prop selection Adam Sat tIer convened pilots meeting 715 review race procedures safety considerations first heat flagged off 735 three com plete rounds plus eight heats Round 4 flown during Day racing concluded 30 minutes early provide additional time massive entry RC Pattem Only Doug Brue shaber Chuck Smith held perfect scores end first day Gail Jacobson Dave Latsha Dennis Sumner Alan Pooley trailed point down fast time 12261 held Doug Brueshaber Only Dave Sawicki crashed Arnie Wile Phil Bussell midaired other Arnies plane demolished both fliers received point per AMA rule book Day 2 Quarter Midget dawned calm sun burning off patches ground fog Round 4 completed quickly Dave Latsha took second thus moving Sumner Pooley up notch Dave won heat Round 5 moved back fourth place overall Doug Brueshaber Chuck Smith Gail Jacobson held down posi tions 2 3 through fifth round Round 6 big turning point Dave Latsha took zero due dead radio starting line goose egg dropped him 13th place few heats later Gail Jacobson cut out Continued page 137 November 1983 53 Formula interest has no age limit L have 70-year-old Dave Miller 1 waiting clock run down before starting K&B powered Toni racer Jack Clark R 57 also raced Formula Nats Wayne Veager photo right have several husband/wife teams raced Nats Ed Maroon spouse Monticello IL prepare OM racer heat photo left Ken Hulik R moves field box out way grabs transmitter awaiting starting flag OM Rex Knepper Kens caller/helper Tension shows faces participants R hotlycontested QM heat 1 R Bob Brogdon Gail Jacobson Doug Brueshaber Gail trying catch Doug Bob Gails caller Dougs caller hidden behind Gailonly wrist hand shows Racehorse starts 1 used QM races healthy push helps get good leadl photo right Formula awardwinners standing L R Dave Shadel 3rd Chuck Greenwood 4th Bob Wallace 8th Pete Reed 5th Rick Paine 6th middle row kneel ing L R Gary McPike 7th plus Best Finish Gary Hover 1st plus Fast Time Dave Latsha 2nd Seated front Best Junior Chris Cheyer vious fast-paced schedule Chris Bovais flew scratch-built Schweizer 126B capture 1st place Senior category perfect 20-20 hindsight can now look back see could have imiproved competition Overdl think NSS Soaring community gained greater respect AMA Nats officials handling competition admittedly too large ever opinion concept Nationals least far RC Soaring events concerned should changed possible accommo date everyone may want enter Limiting number persons per individual frequency must Limiting total number entrants must also considered allowed everyone wanted use 72400 MHz enter would have spent six hours just get individuals flight33 people requested use frequency Another consideration competition size requires too experienced workers wore out ones during com petition also assisted persons stepped out ranks speak operate winches retrieve lines work transmitter impound Without people couldnt have made Thanks helped list names helped make com petition success would take several pages would probably miss someone Additional thanks mc Bill Meleske somehow found time take pictures ac company article Nats RC Pylon/Arro Continued page 53 blistering race Doug Brueshaber moving Gail eighth place overall Racing concluded 1130 am single heat remaining flown Round 6 Wednesday July 26 Day 3 Quarter Midget racing calm cool sunny weather holding out Chuck Smith won last heat Round 6 Nelson-powered Folkerts racer still tied Doug Brueshaber points Doug Chuck two racers perfect scores up point Round 7 uneventful except Rex Knep per Gail Jacobson won respective heats knocking door top four Matt Smith fifth place overall took zero moved him dowN thirteenth final round Quarter Midget saw Dennis Sumner move up second place overall after Chuck Smith crashed Folkerts Doug Brue shaber won two-plane heat against David Lay man retained perfect score fast time Heat points separated place winners down fourth flyoff required deter fifth sixth Gail Jacobson Bob LaBrash paired flyoff Jake pulled off course due radio interference Quarter Midget racing completed 1030 am engine-teardown inspection called award place-winners Two well-known Control Line fliers re cruited task engine found oversize displacement Another engine borderline depending what set measure ments used Note Quarter Midget rules specify stock production engines no evidence reworking inspected oversiLe engine longed Doug Brueshaber ruling knocked 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ever flown Join MAC crowd truly fun flying Factory Prices MAC Kit$5800 shiPpinn/Sandling MAC-Si Canopy500 Wing Kit2400 Scratch Plans1400 Shipping150 award Doug real gentleman shattered decision However pursued legitimate protest procedure air-shipped engine manufacturer confirmation very solemn QM awards presentation hetd during Formula processing Quality Inn headquarters award winner failed attend silent protest engine manufacturer examined engine found within specifications However manufacturer noted variances engine bore stroke measurements made contest Also several discrepancies noted AMA rule book goveming engine displacement various eventsall catting same 15-size engines facts before Nato officials reversed oversize-engine ruling declared Doug Brueshaber Quarter Midget winner 57th AMA Nationals second First Ptace award given Doug since too late withdraw original situation put damper entire Quarter Midget event everything tumed out well end Formula processing went smoothty 48 en tries provided perfect 12-heat matrix fourplane races Static judging determine starting position performed immediately thereafter sight nearly 100 gleaming Formula models sight behold AMA rules allow two models per entrant Best Finish model also selected honor went Gary MePike magnificent Denight Special second consecutive award Gary AMA Nationals assured him taking off first heat Formula heat racing began Thursday July 28th 735 am day partly sunny weather system moving south About 900 am wind began increase producing caitwind takeoff situation 16 zeropoint scores recorded first round Adam Sattler decided reverse course layout procedure took about hour since safety barriers equipment relocated Dur ing break Adam called pilots meeting discuss surrendering Saturday moming time slot RC Scale racing 700 am 800 pm Friday After some brief discussion vote taken Westover Marathon born Two complete rounds Formula plus three additional heats completed Thursday moming First place shared between Dave Shadel Gary Hover John McDermott perfect scores Dave technically lead Fast Time 11706 Day 2 Formula racing Westover Marathon commenced fourth heat Round 3 730 am Eight heats later Round 4 over Dave Shadel Gary Hover held perfect scores McDermott un fortunate crash moved him down thir teenth position overall Gail Jacobson Dave Lat sha Doug Brueshaber Dick Paine trailing leaders like hungry wolves point down wrong move either flying setting engine pit maintenance could move out contention entirely 48 entries superb racers no cakewalk anyone Samurai Racing Team began figure out warm humid New England weather commenced move fast Dave Shadel turned 11565 RoundS Gary Hover bettered 1148 Round 6 against Phil Bussell cut trying keep up Gary Almost half top Ten slots held down hfthe Samurai Racing Team point Round 7 uneventful almost everyone held onto previous posi tions Round 8 Dave Shadel really leaned needle setting extract some power engine However engine went lean sagged slightly midway through race upset callers timing Jim Shinohara called cut Dave scatter pylon Pete Reed crossed finish line first pushed Dave point down second place overall Gary Hover won race clinched Formula win 57th AMA Nationals Three flyoffs required determine sec ond third fifth sixth seventh eighth posi tions flyoffs some mbst anti climactic author has ever witnessed first flyoff second between Dave Continued page 142 HALF f1O HALF SHOT eatteries pswer Iasin5 wires thng past Can ho charged op 1000 times Uses DU-BRU tr2A KWIK-KLIP tnr positroeconnectiontotheglawsead sdnap oncnrditinnal gjarantee pius limited warranty up site yeat Complete witS itotructrons charger Anarlahie pour dealer ot order nirect Visa & Mastercard accnpten Ado St 50 postage Introdoctory price onip 515 55 Witnoot charger 5t555 b & r Hobbles PO Box 192 Oscoda MI 48750 557 739-3549 Making Leisure Time Enjoyable Matched Performance System TOP PERFORMANCE KSB ENGINtS 16 Airplane 4 Marine K&B FUELS K&B GLOW PLUGS 7 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overall next flyoff fifth place won Pete Reed Rick Paine cut out final flyoff seventh between Gary McPike Bob Wallace won Gary 14681 after Bob blew plug dieseled around course FAI Pylon flown immediately after Formula 1 same course layout F-I pilots volun teered relieve workers la boring five days Seventy heats Formula completed day workers looked well-wom four FAI entries assembled starters line no-nitro fuel callers 530 pm Five rounds two-plane heats sched uled due frequency conflict 7232 MHz first heat FAI Pete Reed neglected tum receiver special P51-type FAI racer crashed way down course past scatter pylon Art Arro finished 10 laps won heat Dave Latsha Bob Wallace flew together Bob winning good race Art Dave flew off Round 2 Art almost didnt start due pinched fuel line got engine running last few frantic seconds didnt get good needle setting Dave won heat after six one- two-plane heats Bob Wallace emerged winner perfect 20-point score Note standard Formula scoring procedures used FAl event Art Arro followed 18 points after losing Dave some tight races Dave single zero dropped him third place overall also Fast Time 13318 event Pete Reed fourth award poor substitute losing aircraft engine radio system Perhaps will serve reminder tum radio before taking off conclusion Quarter Midget proved fast furious far cry original intent event Nevertheless has strong fol lowing Midwest growing interest Southem region country Last year stated article Nelson ngine made strong appearance its first year avail ability Quarter Midget Well 1983 Ne Ison clearly dominated event eight out Top Ten selecting engine 0240 dia meter carburetor used almost everyone much constemation venturi crankcase pressure preferred combination rules proposals have already submitted implement desires Formula proved Samurai Racing Team dominate Southem Califomia racing can hold own New England weather Samurais took four out seven Formula award places addition Fast Time Best Finish Supertigre X-40 engine 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/11
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Racing Art Arro THREE RC Pylon Racing events held during 57th AMA Nationals Westover Air Force Base MA Sixty-three individuals entered events 48 Formula 34 Quarter Midget four FAI Pylon Previously check AMA HQ after advance-entry cut off indicated entry levels 44 Formula 29 Quarter Midget 14 FAI short fall FAI contestants due several indi viduals contending properly prepared fly event national competition entries came states well some representation Canada Mexico regard specific events Formula drew large entries Califomia Texas Michigan New England Quarter Midget popular Midwest region provided great est turnout FAI interest very spotty en tries Connecticut Pennsylvania Michi gan Pylon category activity began Quarter Midget aircraft safety inspection processing Sunday aftemoon July 24th Quality Inn ballroom step very convenient racers lodged hotel other nearby motor inns Most models passed safety inspection first attempt Missing engine hold-down bolts servo mounting washers clevis keepers common violations safety inspection An undersize wing discovered least Quarter Midget entry quickly corrected extended wing tips contestants also un derwent frequency check examination radiated signal spectrum analyzer frequencies also recorded Quarter Midget distribution yielded II entries 7240 MHz resulted 10 three-plane heats single four-plane heat racing matrix contestants shifted usual frequencies due potential interference site un knowingly ganged up 7240 MHz process ing concluded 500 pm fliers checked everything twice anticipation next days racing weatherman predicted fair skies week correctfor part Day Quarter Midget racing began 630 am arrival race officials Westover AFB Pylon site located inactive runways northern corner field smooth blacktop runway surface available nearby wooded area presented some problems landings Safety barriers officials erected 700 am fliers gan arriving droves began check race planes 1 pilots assembled ready box prior heats Art Arro R scrambles complete engine transplant opera tion Formula Midget Mustang foreground went place 2nd FAI Pylon Christopher Cheyer L age 11 wipes down Toni raced Formula uses K&B power Chris Manchester CT has flying RC since 6 years old Note unusual ear protectors U Gary McPike 1 Jim Shinohara Garys Denight Special Best Finish too came Southern California race Westover 52 Model Aviation RC Pylon Bernice Williams nearby Connecticut key Pylon officialswho worked week retrieves QM Estrellita racer woodswhere augered after pilot neglected turn radiol static rpm determine prop selection Adam Sat tIer convened pilots meeting 715 review race procedures safety considerations first heat flagged off 735 three com plete rounds plus eight heats Round 4 flown during Day racing concluded 30 minutes early provide additional time massive entry RC Pattem Only Doug Brue shaber Chuck Smith held perfect scores end first day Gail Jacobson Dave Latsha Dennis Sumner Alan Pooley trailed point down fast time 12261 held Doug Brueshaber Only Dave Sawicki crashed Arnie Wile Phil Bussell midaired other Arnies plane demolished both fliers received point per AMA rule book Day 2 Quarter Midget dawned calm sun burning off patches ground fog Round 4 completed quickly Dave Latsha took second thus moving Sumner Pooley up notch Dave won heat Round 5 moved back fourth place overall Doug Brueshaber Chuck Smith Gail Jacobson held down posi tions 2 3 through fifth round Round 6 big turning point Dave Latsha took zero due dead radio starting line goose egg dropped him 13th place few heats later Gail Jacobson cut out Continued page 137 November 1983 53 Formula interest has no age limit L have 70-year-old Dave Miller 1 waiting clock run down before starting K&B powered Toni racer Jack Clark R 57 also raced Formula Nats Wayne Veager photo right have several husband/wife teams raced Nats Ed Maroon spouse Monticello IL prepare OM racer heat photo left Ken Hulik R moves field box out way grabs transmitter awaiting starting flag OM Rex Knepper Kens caller/helper Tension shows faces participants R hotlycontested QM heat 1 R Bob Brogdon Gail Jacobson Doug Brueshaber Gail trying catch Doug Bob Gails caller Dougs caller hidden behind Gailonly wrist hand shows Racehorse starts 1 used QM races healthy push helps get good leadl photo right Formula awardwinners standing L R Dave Shadel 3rd Chuck Greenwood 4th Bob Wallace 8th Pete Reed 5th Rick Paine 6th middle row kneel ing L R Gary McPike 7th plus Best Finish Gary Hover 1st plus Fast Time Dave Latsha 2nd Seated front Best Junior Chris Cheyer vious fast-paced schedule Chris Bovais flew scratch-built Schweizer 126B capture 1st place Senior category perfect 20-20 hindsight can now look back see could have imiproved competition Overdl think NSS Soaring community gained greater respect AMA Nats officials handling competition admittedly too large ever opinion concept Nationals least far RC Soaring events concerned should changed possible accommo date everyone may want enter Limiting number persons per individual frequency must Limiting total number entrants must also considered allowed everyone wanted use 72400 MHz enter would have spent six hours just get individuals flight33 people requested use frequency Another consideration competition size requires too experienced workers wore out ones during com petition also assisted persons stepped out ranks speak operate winches retrieve lines work transmitter impound Without people couldnt have made Thanks helped list names helped make com petition success would take several pages would probably miss someone Additional thanks mc Bill Meleske somehow found time take pictures ac company article Nats RC Pylon/Arro Continued page 53 blistering race Doug Brueshaber moving Gail eighth place overall Racing concluded 1130 am single heat remaining flown Round 6 Wednesday July 26 Day 3 Quarter Midget racing calm cool sunny weather holding out Chuck Smith won last heat Round 6 Nelson-powered Folkerts racer still tied Doug Brueshaber points Doug Chuck two racers perfect scores up point Round 7 uneventful except Rex Knep per Gail Jacobson won respective heats knocking door top four Matt Smith fifth place overall took zero moved him dowN thirteenth final round Quarter Midget saw Dennis Sumner move up second place overall after Chuck Smith crashed Folkerts Doug Brue shaber won two-plane heat against David Lay man retained perfect score fast time Heat points separated place winners down fourth flyoff required deter fifth sixth Gail Jacobson Bob LaBrash paired flyoff Jake pulled off course due radio interference Quarter Midget racing completed 1030 am engine-teardown inspection called award place-winners Two well-known Control Line fliers re cruited task engine found oversize displacement Another engine borderline depending what set measure ments used Note Quarter Midget rules specify stock production engines no evidence reworking inspected oversiLe engine longed Doug Brueshaber ruling knocked him out first place Fast Time continued page 140 att aa NB ENGINES HOTTER nui iwi Accessory Acorn Safety Spinner Nut Part No002672for HB12HB15 Part No002671for HB20 Iarger NOT JUST THE BEST CHOICE OF 40s THE ONLY CHOICE OF 40s HB Engines presents just 9reat 40 THREE Great 40s first time ever can buy just power need three engines give top performance made best German crafts manship give outstanding power FAI fuels HB ACCESSORIES Engine Back Radial Mounting Bracket used place crankcase back plate allows mounting engine directly firewall Part No002606for HB40 HB50 Part No002607for HB61 Exhaust Stack Spacers increase muffler crankcase clearance Will fit HB Engines 40 through 61 Part No 002g47provtdes 4 clearance Part No 0026g5provides 8 clearance Send SI 00 H B Patch Techn cal Informat III NB-ENGINES Made W Ge mas er through Precision BAVARIAN PRECISION PRODUCTS CO P0 Box 6 Dept E 22 East Avenue Canaan Connecticut 06840 PEPPERMINT PATTIE-60 Oesgnedby WNDm k It5ewinaesCiCie FiSREOLASS FuSELASE tiewait aieosta Wing diets Sv FLiTEGLAS MODELSsee yea Oeoie orOer daoCr wiNoaSneatLIzER FOAM CORES etithwrits tot se AiLERONS ELEVATOR S RUDDER eraA piy sheetingL j I Ougtt seeded te shepe Division vi BAR/RICH SALES CO SASiC HARDwARE- htnges eiietOnconneOtOrs 2 FAIRWAY totous rods ciseses ced threaded rods HANNIBAL MO Audut t3t4t22rea53 WiNGSPAN-AR AREA6AO sAm ENStNEA5 WEiGHT 75 te Aihe FLY THE BEST U mber 1983 137 GET/7W THE WORLDS GREATEST SUNDAY FLYER Master-Air-Craft Designer Series RIC Kit Build Four Designs Kit O0c* n 61 Area 760 Eng 25-90 Wt 5-7 lbs TRI MACI Excellent Advance7fl liltTrainer Balsa Rapid Assembly Ideal Small Fields Easy Cover 4Irhi r%iffidb MAC 511 Send Check MO mci $500 shipping Master Scale 1305 Foothill Dr Vista CA 92083 CredIt Card Customers Phone 619 724-3242 lDaysaWeek 96PM MAC engineered novice builder flyer Special high lift wing design assures very slow flight capabili ties close flying smalf fields Ex perienced pilots claim MAC best models have ever flown Join MAC crowd truly fun flying Factory Prices MAC Kit$5800 shiPpinn/Sandling MAC-Si Canopy500 Wing Kit2400 Scratch Plans1400 Shipping150 award Doug real gentleman shattered decision However pursued legitimate protest procedure air-shipped engine manufacturer confirmation very solemn QM awards presentation hetd during Formula processing Quality Inn headquarters award winner failed attend silent protest engine manufacturer examined engine found within specifications However manufacturer noted variances engine bore stroke measurements made contest Also several discrepancies noted AMA rule book goveming engine displacement various eventsall catting same 15-size engines facts before Nato officials reversed oversize-engine ruling declared Doug Brueshaber Quarter Midget winner 57th AMA Nationals second First Ptace award given Doug since too late withdraw original situation put damper entire Quarter Midget event everything tumed out well end Formula processing went smoothty 48 en tries provided perfect 12-heat matrix fourplane races Static judging determine starting position performed immediately thereafter sight nearly 100 gleaming Formula models sight behold AMA rules allow two models per entrant Best Finish model also selected honor went Gary MePike magnificent Denight Special second consecutive award Gary AMA Nationals assured him taking off first heat Formula heat racing began Thursday July 28th 735 am day partly sunny weather system moving south About 900 am wind began increase producing caitwind takeoff situation 16 zeropoint scores recorded first round Adam Sattler decided reverse course layout procedure took about hour since safety barriers equipment relocated Dur ing break Adam called pilots meeting discuss surrendering Saturday moming time slot RC Scale racing 700 am 800 pm Friday After some brief discussion vote taken Westover Marathon born Two complete rounds Formula plus three additional heats completed Thursday moming First place shared between Dave Shadel Gary Hover John McDermott perfect scores Dave technically lead Fast Time 11706 Day 2 Formula racing Westover Marathon commenced fourth heat Round 3 730 am Eight heats later Round 4 over Dave Shadel Gary Hover held perfect scores McDermott un fortunate crash moved him down thir teenth position overall Gail Jacobson Dave Lat sha Doug Brueshaber Dick Paine trailing leaders like hungry wolves point down wrong move either flying setting engine pit maintenance could move out contention entirely 48 entries superb racers no cakewalk anyone Samurai Racing Team began figure out warm humid New England weather commenced move fast Dave Shadel turned 11565 RoundS Gary Hover bettered 1148 Round 6 against Phil Bussell cut trying keep up Gary Almost half top Ten slots held down hfthe Samurai Racing Team point Round 7 uneventful almost everyone held onto previous posi tions Round 8 Dave Shadel really leaned needle setting extract some power engine However engine went lean sagged slightly midway through race upset callers timing Jim Shinohara called cut Dave scatter pylon Pete Reed crossed finish line first pushed Dave point down second place overall Gary Hover won race clinched Formula win 57th AMA Nationals Three flyoffs required determine sec ond third fifth sixth seventh eighth posi tions flyoffs some mbst anti climactic author has ever witnessed first flyoff second between Dave Continued page 142 HALF f1O HALF SHOT eatteries pswer Iasin5 wires thng past Can ho charged op 1000 times Uses DU-BRU tr2A KWIK-KLIP tnr positroeconnectiontotheglawsead sdnap oncnrditinnal gjarantee pius limited warranty up site yeat Complete witS itotructrons charger Anarlahie pour dealer ot order nirect Visa & Mastercard accnpten Ado St 50 postage Introdoctory price onip 515 55 Witnoot charger 5t555 b & r Hobbles PO Box 192 Oscoda MI 48750 557 739-3549 Making Leisure Time Enjoyable Matched Performance System TOP PERFORMANCE KSB ENGINtS 16 Airplane 4 Marine K&B FUELS K&B GLOW PLUGS 7 Bleeds4 choices Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE K&B FIBERGLASS CLOTH K&B Micro-Balloons FILLER K&B SUPER POXY RESIN K&B SUPER POXY THINNER K&B SUPER POXY PRIMER K&B SUPER POXY PAINT K&B MIXING CUPS rn-u 140 Model Aviation Super Slow Landings Regularly $9000 Order Direct & Save RIC MODEL TRANSPORTER Compact Versatile Durable Hauls 2 pianos plus gear equipment will need $570 field customize inside hangers tool box etc moot Boo 515 41530 High Moininnfnce Fnn wiuminom Extio Wood 00 ConstiiciiOfl Sinni Running Gsa X-HAUL ER PO Box 185 Constantine MI 49042 CaRe tOSS 435-8905 Shadel Dave Latsha Both pilots started quickly set engines carefully starters flag both planes leaped forwardbut Latshas took air Shadel didnt appear ready callers push Daves Toni nosed over about 30 ft start/finish line first lap Latshas engine went sour struggled remain aloft 10 laps Shadel tried persuad Latsha land called sev eral laps Dave Latsha crossed finish line new slow time record 258 took second place overall next flyoff fifth place won Pete Reed Rick Paine cut out final flyoff seventh between Gary McPike Bob Wallace won Gary 14681 after Bob blew plug dieseled around course FAI Pylon flown immediately after Formula 1 same course layout F-I pilots volun teered relieve workers la boring five days Seventy heats Formula completed day workers looked well-wom four FAI entries assembled starters line no-nitro fuel callers 530 pm Five rounds two-plane heats sched uled due frequency conflict 7232 MHz first heat FAI Pete Reed neglected tum receiver special P51-type FAI racer crashed way down course past scatter pylon Art Arro finished 10 laps won heat Dave Latsha Bob Wallace flew together Bob winning good race Art Dave flew off Round 2 Art almost didnt start due pinched fuel line got engine running last few frantic seconds didnt get good needle setting Dave won heat after six one- two-plane heats Bob Wallace emerged winner perfect 20-point score Note standard Formula scoring procedures used FAl event Art Arro followed 18 points after losing Dave some tight races Dave single zero dropped him third place overall also Fast Time 13318 event Pete Reed fourth award poor substitute losing aircraft engine radio system Perhaps will serve reminder tum radio before taking off conclusion Quarter Midget proved fast furious far cry original intent event Nevertheless has strong fol lowing Midwest growing interest Southem region country Last year stated article Nelson ngine made strong appearance its first year avail ability Quarter Midget Well 1983 Ne Ison clearly dominated event eight out Top Ten selecting engine 0240 dia meter carburetor used almost everyone much constemation venturi crankcase pressure preferred combination rules proposals have already submitted implement desires Formula proved Samurai Racing Team dominate Southem Califomia racing can hold own New England weather Samurais took four out seven Formula award places addition Fast Time Best Finish Supertigre X-40 engine retained its favor popular engine flown Formula However few K&B engines ran X- 40 Gary MePike placed sev enth Denight Special Toni abundant models followed Polecat Pitts Pellett Midget Mustang Doug Brueshabers Formula Shark new model caught attention noted very few new tricks props fuels engines provided edge Formula first-row airplane powered strong engine flown good pilot aided reliable caller appeared winning com bination event FAI Pylon proved racing engines could made run reliably nitro races fast enough interesting mandatory mufflers reduced exhaust note enough eliminate need ear protection start ing line Most noise now emitted high tip speed propellers Due low entry FAt could determined special modCon finued page 144 Great Lakes PO Box 308 Tawas City Michigan 48963 517 3624078 Model U Mold Company AT-6 SNJ HARVARDA Wing Span 633751 /2Scale60 Engine 81/s9 lbs Ready Fly Suggested List $285 NORTH AMERICAN BT-9 Wingspan 653751 1h Scale60 Enghe 8/2-9 lbs Ready Fly Now super detail molded epoxy glass fuselage hardware supplied including scale struts wheels ailerons flap torque rods firewall pushrods cables hinges devises lenses landing lights navigation lights position lights etc Include $1000 freight overage refunded Send SASE brochure Michigan residents add 4% sales tax AMA Clubs Giant Scalers Save 300/oOrder Direct Buckeye Balsa supplies AAA quality balsa certified aircraft plywood fine kits Aero Composites Double C Mfg. Fliteglas Models Fourmost Products Kitty Hawk Models Dave Platt Precision Built Models RIC Kits Mfg VK Moddls Bob Dively Model Aircraft Es hobby shops Send $1 catalog Price applied first order Minimum Net Order $50 No shrpptng COD charges 216 533 3607 P0 Box 174 Cantield OH 44406 VO IT SURE IS! alltine Sest flying plane NOW PRETTIEST Bill wendts CESSNA AG uses sirtsple asods connert GIANT UGLY n heauty Highly detailed fullsiee plans can osea modify Sd completely scratch Soild theAG WAGON flies enen Setter original Ue Dbs PI 5 H,, 5 Sco~ FOR QUADRA OR lARGER ENGINES SIZE PLANS 504WS Opp 011 5,Js Add 6% Sl, Tl SEND corcs OR MC TAVILTD Fairchild 24 Giant Scale Send $200 Catalog Ikon NWST Dept MA PO Box 566 Auburn WA 98002 206 941-8248 No AVI4IUS ACCU TACH 2~ER 3 TOR IILJOU5VOLthe staW get cofltlad-Detefm0f NiCadMakes P~Lattery accuracidle0harge5 with-safely fast 0arge bY thruck 0 OUt S% a~justmenbatterl0watc0 5gnal5 QU8IitY built with OSt TXIRX bat pa n tinY volt p-efl1 scale0 bOX cycle bos full ~arge capabilItYlOX prec tery corn age 510n electronicsORDER YOURS NOWrepaid Send check money order no CODs NorCal AVIONICS Inc PO Box 70956 Sunnyvale CA 94086 California residents add 6% ta Add $300 shipping outside continental USADealer inquiries invited els built minimum specifications clearly superior fastest times turned con ventional Formula models equipped suitable mufflers closing offer sincere thanks Event director Adam Sattler able crew put fair race some very difficult decisions make Special consideration should go tireless wokers dropped flags judged cuts refueled planes did numerous tasks required running RC Pylon AMA Nationals fliers win ner hope may someday ex perience feeling national victory look forward seeing again next year Nats Reno NV / Nats RC Helicopters/Hagen Continued aqe 55 delay can eliminated time neces sary complete static judging Scale entries II entries no simple task Round ended about 300 pm called pilots meeting recommended second round flown asked show hands agreed almost unan imous decision continue did remind contestants must ready called order get second round before nightfall second round Scale flown Monday helped completing Maneuver portion second round about four-and-a-half hours Thus first day closed 730pm breathed sigh relief because sat isfied basic contest requirement two com plete rounds meant got rained out second day could still determine winners Contest Day 2 contest got earlier start second day 830 am judges re assigned various flight lines indicated ready another nice day hot sun have never spent whole day sitting place staring model aircraft flying through sun let say people de serve awful lot credit very tedious demanding task contest cannot function five competition categories flown Round 3 judges rotated again round gave contestants oppor tunity fly front different set judges round Compared previous day flying got off good start contest seemed settle its own rhythm scores posted scoreboard also seemed improve round indicating contestants getting rid contest butterflies third round ended about 100 pm again pilots meeting decide should/could get another round before sunset show hands again indicated go start contest requested run two rounds Scale because rather large number entries thought Scale contestants would happy witfi two rounds Well wrongfor found out during meeting Scale contestants wanted three rounds flying give throw-away round also Since contest running smoothly point no objected During Round 4 threatened thun derstorm loomed southwest flying field prepared myself cancel fourth round moments notice kept careful watch storm finally relied Pioneer Valley RC Club members tell what ex pect told mc storm would likelihood travel down Connecticut River exactly what did Thanks guys An interesting event occurred during Round 4 guest Japan eased out first place Expert Bob Graham FAI class eased Tom Dalusio out first place outcome would have predicted based relative experience held award ceremony started about 600 pm Twenty-three contestants received awards form plaques first-place winners also received quartz clock donated Timex Corporation little help friend Mr Ed Izzo Ed major driving forces getting Nats back East Coast very special guest present during award ceremony other father RC Helicopters Mr Dieter Schlucter West Germany Dieter met back 1970 right after set world record Duration Closed Course Distance Huey Cobra summary would like say quality flying has improved dramatically last few years no small part due high quality machines avaialble today wit nessed over 300 flights crash two mishaps word remarkable competition categoriesand espe cially FAI categorywe saw some fantastic flying dramatic improvement scores round participation future Nats high should consider running separate contest FAL category perhaps team selection similar present Masters Pattern site closer hub RC Helicopter activity 1983 RC Helicopter event Nats achieved several firsts Entry exceeded 40 85 Continued page 146 144 Model Aviation Phase Art Best Custom Screen Sportswear sszcw 1L P-51 MATS Shirts Still Available Designs just come aviation designs available top quality line sportswear designs direct printno heat transfer Three color... Piper Cub --- Gee Bee. P40 Warhawks. Fokker D vii. P38 6. Christen Eagle. Pltta Special. CitabrIa. P-47 Thunderbolt earman. Curtis Jenny. air. Coaches Shirt$1295T-Shirt5695 Ladies Top$8J0Long Sleeve TS795 ShortsSISSBeeebellS595 Lined Jecket$2195Pootball$595 Tote BsgS795Swoatshirt$950 Tire CoverS1495Hooded SweatS1455 Hat$595 tWide choice colors sizest Send $100 new Illustrated Brochure Reluadabie First Order now accept MasterCard & Visa TO ORDER Send cheek money order ladd 10% postagehandling MD rca 5% taxI Phase Art 17102 Earlham Ct Upper Marlboro MD 20772 301 843-3050
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/11
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Racing Art Arro THREE RC Pylon Racing events held during 57th AMA Nationals Westover Air Force Base MA Sixty-three individuals entered events 48 Formula 34 Quarter Midget four FAI Pylon Previously check AMA HQ after advance-entry cut off indicated entry levels 44 Formula 29 Quarter Midget 14 FAI short fall FAI contestants due several indi viduals contending properly prepared fly event national competition entries came states well some representation Canada Mexico regard specific events Formula drew large entries Califomia Texas Michigan New England Quarter Midget popular Midwest region provided great est turnout FAI interest very spotty en tries Connecticut Pennsylvania Michi gan Pylon category activity began Quarter Midget aircraft safety inspection processing Sunday aftemoon July 24th Quality Inn ballroom step very convenient racers lodged hotel other nearby motor inns Most models passed safety inspection first attempt Missing engine hold-down bolts servo mounting washers clevis keepers common violations safety inspection An undersize wing discovered least Quarter Midget entry quickly corrected extended wing tips contestants also un derwent frequency check examination radiated signal spectrum analyzer frequencies also recorded Quarter Midget distribution yielded II entries 7240 MHz resulted 10 three-plane heats single four-plane heat racing matrix contestants shifted usual frequencies due potential interference site un knowingly ganged up 7240 MHz process ing concluded 500 pm fliers checked everything twice anticipation next days racing weatherman predicted fair skies week correctfor part Day Quarter Midget racing began 630 am arrival race officials Westover AFB Pylon site located inactive runways northern corner field smooth blacktop runway surface available nearby wooded area presented some problems landings Safety barriers officials erected 700 am fliers gan arriving droves began check race planes 1 pilots assembled ready box prior heats Art Arro R scrambles complete engine transplant opera tion Formula Midget Mustang foreground went place 2nd FAI Pylon Christopher Cheyer L age 11 wipes down Toni raced Formula uses K&B power Chris Manchester CT has flying RC since 6 years old Note unusual ear protectors U Gary McPike 1 Jim Shinohara Garys Denight Special Best Finish too came Southern California race Westover 52 Model Aviation RC Pylon Bernice Williams nearby Connecticut key Pylon officialswho worked week retrieves QM Estrellita racer woodswhere augered after pilot neglected turn radiol static rpm determine prop selection Adam Sat tIer convened pilots meeting 715 review race procedures safety considerations first heat flagged off 735 three com plete rounds plus eight heats Round 4 flown during Day racing concluded 30 minutes early provide additional time massive entry RC Pattem Only Doug Brue shaber Chuck Smith held perfect scores end first day Gail Jacobson Dave Latsha Dennis Sumner Alan Pooley trailed point down fast time 12261 held Doug Brueshaber Only Dave Sawicki crashed Arnie Wile Phil Bussell midaired other Arnies plane demolished both fliers received point per AMA rule book Day 2 Quarter Midget dawned calm sun burning off patches ground fog Round 4 completed quickly Dave Latsha took second thus moving Sumner Pooley up notch Dave won heat Round 5 moved back fourth place overall Doug Brueshaber Chuck Smith Gail Jacobson held down posi tions 2 3 through fifth round Round 6 big turning point Dave Latsha took zero due dead radio starting line goose egg dropped him 13th place few heats later Gail Jacobson cut out Continued page 137 November 1983 53 Formula interest has no age limit L have 70-year-old Dave Miller 1 waiting clock run down before starting K&B powered Toni racer Jack Clark R 57 also raced Formula Nats Wayne Veager photo right have several husband/wife teams raced Nats Ed Maroon spouse Monticello IL prepare OM racer heat photo left Ken Hulik R moves field box out way grabs transmitter awaiting starting flag OM Rex Knepper Kens caller/helper Tension shows faces participants R hotlycontested QM heat 1 R Bob Brogdon Gail Jacobson Doug Brueshaber Gail trying catch Doug Bob Gails caller Dougs caller hidden behind Gailonly wrist hand shows Racehorse starts 1 used QM races healthy push helps get good leadl photo right Formula awardwinners standing L R Dave Shadel 3rd Chuck Greenwood 4th Bob Wallace 8th Pete Reed 5th Rick Paine 6th middle row kneel ing L R Gary McPike 7th plus Best Finish Gary Hover 1st plus Fast Time Dave Latsha 2nd Seated front Best Junior Chris Cheyer vious fast-paced schedule Chris Bovais flew scratch-built Schweizer 126B capture 1st place Senior category perfect 20-20 hindsight can now look back see could have imiproved competition Overdl think NSS Soaring community gained greater respect AMA Nats officials handling competition admittedly too large ever opinion concept Nationals least far RC Soaring events concerned should changed possible accommo date everyone may want enter Limiting number persons per individual frequency must Limiting total number entrants must also considered allowed everyone wanted use 72400 MHz enter would have spent six hours just get individuals flight33 people requested use frequency Another consideration competition size requires too experienced workers wore out ones during com petition also assisted persons stepped out ranks speak operate winches retrieve lines work transmitter impound Without people couldnt have made Thanks helped list names helped make com petition success would take several pages would probably miss someone Additional thanks mc Bill Meleske somehow found time take pictures ac company article Nats RC Pylon/Arro Continued page 53 blistering race Doug Brueshaber moving Gail eighth place overall Racing concluded 1130 am single heat remaining flown Round 6 Wednesday July 26 Day 3 Quarter Midget racing calm cool sunny weather holding out Chuck Smith won last heat Round 6 Nelson-powered Folkerts racer still tied Doug Brueshaber points Doug Chuck two racers perfect scores up point Round 7 uneventful except Rex Knep per Gail Jacobson won respective heats knocking door top four Matt Smith fifth place overall took zero moved him dowN thirteenth final round Quarter Midget saw Dennis Sumner move up second place overall after Chuck Smith crashed Folkerts Doug Brue shaber won two-plane heat against David Lay man retained perfect score fast time Heat points separated place winners down fourth flyoff required deter fifth sixth Gail Jacobson Bob LaBrash paired flyoff Jake pulled off course due radio interference Quarter Midget racing completed 1030 am engine-teardown inspection called award place-winners Two well-known Control Line fliers re cruited task engine found oversize displacement Another engine borderline depending what set measure ments used Note Quarter Midget rules specify stock production engines no evidence reworking inspected oversiLe engine longed Doug Brueshaber ruling knocked 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ever flown Join MAC crowd truly fun flying Factory Prices MAC Kit$5800 shiPpinn/Sandling MAC-Si Canopy500 Wing Kit2400 Scratch Plans1400 Shipping150 award Doug real gentleman shattered decision However pursued legitimate protest procedure air-shipped engine manufacturer confirmation very solemn QM awards presentation hetd during Formula processing Quality Inn headquarters award winner failed attend silent protest engine manufacturer examined engine found within specifications However manufacturer noted variances engine bore stroke measurements made contest Also several discrepancies noted AMA rule book goveming engine displacement various eventsall catting same 15-size engines facts before Nato officials reversed oversize-engine ruling declared Doug Brueshaber Quarter Midget winner 57th AMA Nationals second First Ptace award given Doug since too late withdraw original situation put damper entire Quarter Midget event everything tumed out well end Formula processing went smoothty 48 en tries provided perfect 12-heat matrix fourplane races Static judging determine starting position performed immediately thereafter sight nearly 100 gleaming Formula models sight behold AMA rules allow two models per entrant Best Finish model also selected honor went Gary MePike magnificent Denight Special second consecutive award Gary AMA Nationals assured him taking off first heat Formula heat racing began Thursday July 28th 735 am day partly sunny weather system moving south About 900 am wind began increase producing caitwind takeoff situation 16 zeropoint scores recorded first round Adam Sattler decided reverse course layout procedure took about hour since safety barriers equipment relocated Dur ing break Adam called pilots meeting discuss surrendering Saturday moming time slot RC Scale racing 700 am 800 pm Friday After some brief discussion vote taken Westover Marathon born Two complete rounds Formula plus three additional heats completed Thursday moming First place shared between Dave Shadel Gary Hover John McDermott perfect scores Dave technically lead Fast Time 11706 Day 2 Formula racing Westover Marathon commenced fourth heat Round 3 730 am Eight heats later Round 4 over Dave Shadel Gary Hover held perfect scores McDermott un fortunate crash moved him down thir teenth position overall Gail Jacobson Dave Lat sha Doug Brueshaber Dick Paine trailing leaders like hungry wolves point down wrong move either flying setting engine pit maintenance could move out contention entirely 48 entries superb racers no cakewalk anyone Samurai Racing Team began figure out warm humid New England weather commenced move fast Dave Shadel turned 11565 RoundS Gary Hover bettered 1148 Round 6 against Phil Bussell cut trying keep up Gary Almost half top Ten slots held down hfthe Samurai Racing Team point Round 7 uneventful almost everyone held onto previous posi tions Round 8 Dave Shadel really leaned needle setting extract some power engine However engine went lean sagged slightly midway through race upset callers timing Jim Shinohara called cut Dave scatter pylon Pete Reed crossed finish line first pushed Dave point down second place overall Gary Hover won race clinched Formula win 57th AMA Nationals Three flyoffs required determine sec ond third fifth sixth seventh eighth posi tions flyoffs some mbst anti climactic author has ever witnessed first flyoff second between Dave Continued page 142 HALF f1O HALF SHOT eatteries pswer Iasin5 wires thng past Can ho charged op 1000 times Uses DU-BRU tr2A KWIK-KLIP tnr positroeconnectiontotheglawsead sdnap oncnrditinnal gjarantee pius limited warranty up site yeat Complete witS itotructrons charger Anarlahie pour dealer ot order nirect Visa & Mastercard accnpten Ado St 50 postage Introdoctory price onip 515 55 Witnoot charger 5t555 b & r Hobbles PO Box 192 Oscoda MI 48750 557 739-3549 Making Leisure Time Enjoyable Matched Performance System TOP PERFORMANCE KSB ENGINtS 16 Airplane 4 Marine K&B FUELS K&B GLOW PLUGS 7 Bleeds4 choices Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE K&B FIBERGLASS CLOTH K&B Micro-Balloons FILLER K&B SUPER POXY RESIN K&B SUPER POXY THINNER K&B SUPER POXY PRIMER K&B SUPER POXY PAINT K&B MIXING CUPS rn-u 140 Model Aviation Super Slow Landings Regularly $9000 Order Direct & Save RIC MODEL TRANSPORTER Compact Versatile Durable Hauls 2 pianos plus gear equipment will need $570 field customize inside hangers tool box etc moot Boo 515 41530 High Moininnfnce Fnn wiuminom Extio Wood 00 ConstiiciiOfl Sinni Running Gsa X-HAUL ER PO Box 185 Constantine MI 49042 CaRe tOSS 435-8905 Shadel Dave Latsha Both pilots started quickly set engines carefully starters flag both planes leaped forwardbut Latshas took air Shadel didnt appear ready callers push Daves Toni nosed over about 30 ft start/finish line first lap Latshas engine went sour struggled remain aloft 10 laps Shadel tried persuad Latsha land called sev eral laps Dave Latsha crossed finish line new slow time record 258 took second place overall next flyoff fifth place won Pete Reed Rick Paine cut out final flyoff seventh between Gary McPike Bob Wallace won Gary 14681 after Bob blew plug dieseled around course FAI Pylon flown immediately after Formula 1 same course layout F-I pilots volun teered relieve workers la boring five days Seventy heats Formula completed day workers looked well-wom four FAI entries assembled starters line no-nitro fuel callers 530 pm Five rounds two-plane heats sched uled due frequency conflict 7232 MHz first heat FAI Pete Reed neglected tum receiver special P51-type FAI racer crashed way down course past scatter pylon Art Arro finished 10 laps won heat Dave Latsha Bob Wallace flew together Bob winning good race Art Dave flew off Round 2 Art almost didnt start due pinched fuel line got engine running last few frantic seconds didnt get good needle setting Dave won heat after six one- two-plane heats Bob Wallace emerged winner perfect 20-point score Note standard Formula scoring procedures used FAl event Art Arro followed 18 points after losing Dave some tight races Dave single zero dropped him third place overall also Fast Time 13318 event Pete Reed fourth award poor substitute losing aircraft engine radio system Perhaps will serve reminder tum radio before taking off conclusion Quarter Midget proved fast furious far cry original intent event Nevertheless has strong fol lowing Midwest growing interest Southem region country Last year stated article Nelson ngine made strong appearance its first year avail ability Quarter Midget Well 1983 Ne Ison clearly dominated event eight out Top Ten selecting engine 0240 dia meter carburetor used almost everyone much constemation venturi crankcase pressure preferred combination rules proposals have already submitted implement desires Formula proved Samurai Racing Team dominate Southem Califomia racing can hold own New England weather Samurais took four out seven Formula award places addition Fast Time Best Finish Supertigre X-40 engine retained its favor popular engine flown Formula However few K&B engines ran X- 40 Gary MePike placed sev enth Denight Special Toni abundant models followed Polecat Pitts Pellett Midget Mustang Doug Brueshabers Formula Shark new model caught attention noted very few new tricks props fuels engines provided edge Formula first-row airplane powered strong engine flown good pilot aided reliable caller appeared winning com bination event FAI Pylon proved racing engines could made run reliably nitro races fast enough interesting mandatory mufflers reduced exhaust note enough eliminate need ear protection start ing line Most noise now emitted high tip speed propellers Due low entry FAt could determined special modCon finued page 144 Great Lakes PO Box 308 Tawas City Michigan 48963 517 3624078 Model U Mold Company AT-6 SNJ HARVARDA Wing Span 633751 /2Scale60 Engine 81/s9 lbs Ready Fly Suggested List $285 NORTH AMERICAN BT-9 Wingspan 653751 1h Scale60 Enghe 8/2-9 lbs Ready Fly Now super detail molded epoxy glass fuselage hardware supplied including scale struts wheels ailerons flap torque rods firewall pushrods cables hinges devises lenses landing lights navigation lights position lights etc Include $1000 freight overage refunded Send SASE brochure Michigan residents add 4% sales tax AMA Clubs Giant Scalers Save 300/oOrder Direct Buckeye Balsa supplies AAA quality balsa certified aircraft plywood fine kits Aero Composites Double C Mfg. Fliteglas Models Fourmost Products Kitty Hawk Models Dave Platt Precision Built Models RIC Kits Mfg VK Moddls Bob Dively Model Aircraft Es hobby shops Send $1 catalog Price applied first order Minimum Net Order $50 No shrpptng COD charges 216 533 3607 P0 Box 174 Cantield OH 44406 VO IT SURE IS! alltine Sest flying plane NOW PRETTIEST Bill wendts CESSNA AG uses sirtsple asods connert GIANT UGLY n heauty Highly detailed fullsiee plans can osea modify Sd completely scratch Soild theAG WAGON flies enen Setter original Ue Dbs PI 5 H,, 5 Sco~ FOR QUADRA OR lARGER ENGINES SIZE PLANS 504WS Opp 011 5,Js Add 6% Sl, Tl SEND corcs OR MC TAVILTD Fairchild 24 Giant Scale Send $200 Catalog Ikon NWST Dept MA PO Box 566 Auburn WA 98002 206 941-8248 No AVI4IUS ACCU TACH 2~ER 3 TOR IILJOU5VOLthe staW get cofltlad-Detefm0f NiCadMakes P~Lattery accuracidle0harge5 with-safely fast 0arge bY thruck 0 OUt S% a~justmenbatterl0watc0 5gnal5 QU8IitY built with OSt TXIRX bat pa n tinY volt p-efl1 scale0 bOX cycle bos full ~arge capabilItYlOX prec tery corn age 510n electronicsORDER YOURS NOWrepaid Send check money order no CODs NorCal AVIONICS Inc PO Box 70956 Sunnyvale CA 94086 California residents add 6% ta Add $300 shipping outside continental USADealer inquiries invited els built minimum specifications clearly superior fastest times turned con ventional Formula models equipped suitable mufflers closing offer sincere thanks Event director Adam Sattler able crew put fair race some very difficult decisions make Special consideration should go tireless wokers dropped flags judged cuts refueled planes did numerous tasks required running RC Pylon AMA Nationals fliers win ner hope may someday ex perience feeling national victory look forward seeing again next year Nats Reno NV / Nats RC Helicopters/Hagen Continued aqe 55 delay can eliminated time neces sary complete static judging Scale entries II entries no simple task Round ended about 300 pm called pilots meeting recommended second round flown asked show hands agreed almost unan imous decision continue did remind contestants must ready called order get second round before nightfall second round Scale flown Monday helped completing Maneuver portion second round about four-and-a-half hours Thus first day closed 730pm breathed sigh relief because sat isfied basic contest requirement two com plete rounds meant got rained out second day could still determine winners Contest Day 2 contest got earlier start second day 830 am judges re assigned various flight lines indicated ready another nice day hot sun have never spent whole day sitting place staring model aircraft flying through sun let say people de serve awful lot credit very tedious demanding task contest cannot function five competition categories flown Round 3 judges rotated again round gave contestants oppor tunity fly front different set judges round Compared previous day flying got off good start contest seemed settle its own rhythm scores posted scoreboard also seemed improve round indicating contestants getting rid contest butterflies third round ended about 100 pm again pilots meeting decide should/could get another round before sunset show hands again indicated go start contest requested run two rounds Scale because rather large number entries thought Scale contestants would happy witfi two rounds Well wrongfor found out during meeting Scale contestants wanted three rounds flying give throw-away round also Since contest running smoothly point no objected During Round 4 threatened thun derstorm loomed southwest flying field prepared myself cancel fourth round moments notice kept careful watch storm finally relied Pioneer Valley RC Club members tell what ex pect told mc storm would likelihood travel down Connecticut River exactly what did Thanks guys An interesting event occurred during Round 4 guest Japan eased out first place Expert Bob Graham FAI class eased Tom Dalusio out first place outcome would have predicted based relative experience held award ceremony started about 600 pm Twenty-three contestants received awards form plaques first-place winners also received quartz clock donated Timex Corporation little help friend Mr Ed Izzo Ed major driving forces getting Nats back East Coast very special guest present during award ceremony other father RC Helicopters Mr Dieter Schlucter West Germany Dieter met back 1970 right after set world record Duration Closed Course Distance Huey Cobra summary would like say quality flying has improved dramatically last few years no small part due high quality machines avaialble today wit nessed over 300 flights crash two mishaps word remarkable competition categoriesand espe cially FAI categorywe saw some fantastic flying dramatic improvement scores round participation future Nats high should consider running separate contest FAL category perhaps team selection similar present Masters Pattern site closer hub RC Helicopter activity 1983 RC Helicopter event Nats achieved several firsts Entry exceeded 40 85 Continued page 146 144 Model Aviation Phase Art Best Custom Screen Sportswear sszcw 1L P-51 MATS Shirts Still Available Designs just come aviation designs available top quality line sportswear designs direct printno heat transfer Three color... Piper Cub --- Gee Bee. P40 Warhawks. Fokker D vii. P38 6. Christen Eagle. Pltta Special. CitabrIa. P-47 Thunderbolt earman. Curtis Jenny. air. Coaches Shirt$1295T-Shirt5695 Ladies Top$8J0Long Sleeve TS795 ShortsSISSBeeebellS595 Lined Jecket$2195Pootball$595 Tote BsgS795Swoatshirt$950 Tire CoverS1495Hooded SweatS1455 Hat$595 tWide choice colors sizest Send $100 new Illustrated Brochure Reluadabie First Order now accept MasterCard & Visa TO ORDER Send cheek money order ladd 10% postagehandling MD rca 5% taxI Phase Art 17102 Earlham Ct Upper Marlboro MD 20772 301 843-3050
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/11
Page Numbers: 52, 53, 137, 140, 142, 144
Racing Art Arro THREE RC Pylon Racing events held during 57th AMA Nationals Westover Air Force Base MA Sixty-three individuals entered events 48 Formula 34 Quarter Midget four FAI Pylon Previously check AMA HQ after advance-entry cut off indicated entry levels 44 Formula 29 Quarter Midget 14 FAI short fall FAI contestants due several indi viduals contending properly prepared fly event national competition entries came states well some representation Canada Mexico regard specific events Formula drew large entries Califomia Texas Michigan New England Quarter Midget popular Midwest region provided great est turnout FAI interest very spotty en tries Connecticut Pennsylvania Michi gan Pylon category activity began Quarter Midget aircraft safety inspection processing Sunday aftemoon July 24th Quality Inn ballroom step very convenient racers lodged hotel other nearby motor inns Most models passed safety inspection first attempt Missing engine hold-down bolts servo mounting washers clevis keepers common violations safety inspection An undersize wing discovered least Quarter Midget entry quickly corrected extended wing tips contestants also un derwent frequency check examination radiated signal spectrum analyzer frequencies also recorded Quarter Midget distribution yielded II entries 7240 MHz resulted 10 three-plane heats single four-plane heat racing matrix contestants shifted usual frequencies due potential interference site un knowingly ganged up 7240 MHz process ing concluded 500 pm fliers checked everything twice anticipation next days racing weatherman predicted fair skies week correctfor part Day Quarter Midget racing began 630 am arrival race officials Westover AFB Pylon site located inactive runways northern corner field smooth blacktop runway surface available nearby wooded area presented some problems landings Safety barriers officials erected 700 am fliers gan arriving droves began check race planes 1 pilots assembled ready box prior heats Art Arro R scrambles complete engine transplant opera tion Formula Midget Mustang foreground went place 2nd FAI Pylon Christopher Cheyer L age 11 wipes down Toni raced Formula uses K&B power Chris Manchester CT has flying RC since 6 years old Note unusual ear protectors U Gary McPike 1 Jim Shinohara Garys Denight Special Best Finish too came Southern California race Westover 52 Model Aviation RC Pylon Bernice Williams nearby Connecticut key Pylon officialswho worked week retrieves QM Estrellita racer woodswhere augered after pilot neglected turn radiol static rpm determine prop selection Adam Sat tIer convened pilots meeting 715 review race procedures safety considerations first heat flagged off 735 three com plete rounds plus eight heats Round 4 flown during Day racing concluded 30 minutes early provide additional time massive entry RC Pattem Only Doug Brue shaber Chuck Smith held perfect scores end first day Gail Jacobson Dave Latsha Dennis Sumner Alan Pooley trailed point down fast time 12261 held Doug Brueshaber Only Dave Sawicki crashed Arnie Wile Phil Bussell midaired other Arnies plane demolished both fliers received point per AMA rule book Day 2 Quarter Midget dawned calm sun burning off patches ground fog Round 4 completed quickly Dave Latsha took second thus moving Sumner Pooley up notch Dave won heat Round 5 moved back fourth place overall Doug Brueshaber Chuck Smith Gail Jacobson held down posi tions 2 3 through fifth round Round 6 big turning point Dave Latsha took zero due dead radio starting line goose egg dropped him 13th place few heats later Gail Jacobson cut out Continued page 137 November 1983 53 Formula interest has no age limit L have 70-year-old Dave Miller 1 waiting clock run down before starting K&B powered Toni racer Jack Clark R 57 also raced Formula Nats Wayne Veager photo right have several husband/wife teams raced Nats Ed Maroon spouse Monticello IL prepare OM racer heat photo left Ken Hulik R moves field box out way grabs transmitter awaiting starting flag OM Rex Knepper Kens caller/helper Tension shows faces participants R hotlycontested QM heat 1 R Bob Brogdon Gail Jacobson Doug Brueshaber Gail trying catch Doug Bob Gails caller Dougs caller hidden behind Gailonly wrist hand shows Racehorse starts 1 used QM races healthy push helps get good leadl photo right Formula awardwinners standing L R Dave Shadel 3rd Chuck Greenwood 4th Bob Wallace 8th Pete Reed 5th Rick Paine 6th middle row kneel ing L R Gary McPike 7th plus Best Finish Gary Hover 1st plus Fast Time Dave Latsha 2nd Seated front Best Junior Chris Cheyer vious fast-paced schedule Chris Bovais flew scratch-built Schweizer 126B capture 1st place Senior category perfect 20-20 hindsight can now look back see could have imiproved competition Overdl think NSS Soaring community gained greater respect AMA Nats officials handling competition admittedly too large ever opinion concept Nationals least far RC Soaring events concerned should changed possible accommo date everyone may want enter Limiting number persons per individual frequency must Limiting total number entrants must also considered allowed everyone wanted use 72400 MHz enter would have spent six hours just get individuals flight33 people requested use frequency Another consideration competition size requires too experienced workers wore out ones during com petition also assisted persons stepped out ranks speak operate winches retrieve lines work transmitter impound Without people couldnt have made Thanks helped list names helped make com petition success would take several pages would probably miss someone Additional thanks mc Bill Meleske somehow found time take pictures ac company article Nats RC Pylon/Arro Continued page 53 blistering race Doug Brueshaber moving Gail eighth place overall Racing concluded 1130 am single heat remaining flown Round 6 Wednesday July 26 Day 3 Quarter Midget racing calm cool sunny weather holding out Chuck Smith won last heat Round 6 Nelson-powered Folkerts racer still tied Doug Brueshaber points Doug Chuck two racers perfect scores up point Round 7 uneventful except Rex Knep per Gail Jacobson won respective heats knocking door top four Matt Smith fifth place overall took zero moved him dowN thirteenth final round Quarter Midget saw Dennis Sumner move up second place overall after Chuck Smith crashed Folkerts Doug Brue shaber won two-plane heat against David Lay man retained perfect score fast time Heat points separated place winners down fourth flyoff required deter fifth sixth Gail Jacobson Bob LaBrash paired flyoff Jake pulled off course due radio interference Quarter Midget racing completed 1030 am engine-teardown inspection called award place-winners Two well-known Control Line fliers re cruited task engine found oversize displacement Another engine borderline depending what set measure ments used Note Quarter Midget rules specify stock production engines no evidence reworking inspected oversiLe engine longed Doug Brueshaber ruling knocked him out first place Fast Time continued page 140 att aa NB ENGINES HOTTER nui iwi Accessory Acorn Safety Spinner Nut Part No002672for HB12HB15 Part No002671for HB20 Iarger NOT JUST THE BEST CHOICE OF 40s THE ONLY CHOICE OF 40s HB Engines presents just 9reat 40 THREE Great 40s first time ever can buy just power need three engines give top performance made best German crafts manship give outstanding power FAI fuels HB ACCESSORIES Engine Back Radial Mounting Bracket used place crankcase back plate allows mounting engine directly firewall Part No002606for HB40 HB50 Part No002607for HB61 Exhaust Stack Spacers increase muffler crankcase clearance Will fit HB Engines 40 through 61 Part No 002g47provtdes 4 clearance Part No 0026g5provides 8 clearance Send SI 00 H B Patch Techn cal Informat III NB-ENGINES Made W Ge mas er through Precision BAVARIAN PRECISION PRODUCTS CO P0 Box 6 Dept E 22 East Avenue Canaan Connecticut 06840 PEPPERMINT PATTIE-60 Oesgnedby WNDm k It5ewinaesCiCie FiSREOLASS 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ever flown Join MAC crowd truly fun flying Factory Prices MAC Kit$5800 shiPpinn/Sandling MAC-Si Canopy500 Wing Kit2400 Scratch Plans1400 Shipping150 award Doug real gentleman shattered decision However pursued legitimate protest procedure air-shipped engine manufacturer confirmation very solemn QM awards presentation hetd during Formula processing Quality Inn headquarters award winner failed attend silent protest engine manufacturer examined engine found within specifications However manufacturer noted variances engine bore stroke measurements made contest Also several discrepancies noted AMA rule book goveming engine displacement various eventsall catting same 15-size engines facts before Nato officials reversed oversize-engine ruling declared Doug Brueshaber Quarter Midget winner 57th AMA Nationals second First Ptace award given Doug since too late withdraw original situation put damper entire Quarter Midget event everything tumed out well end Formula processing went smoothty 48 en tries provided perfect 12-heat matrix fourplane races Static judging determine starting position performed immediately thereafter sight nearly 100 gleaming Formula models sight behold AMA rules allow two models per entrant Best Finish model also selected honor went Gary MePike magnificent Denight Special second consecutive award Gary AMA Nationals assured him taking off first heat Formula heat racing began Thursday July 28th 735 am day partly sunny weather system moving south About 900 am wind began increase producing caitwind takeoff situation 16 zeropoint scores recorded first round Adam Sattler decided reverse course layout procedure took about hour since safety barriers equipment relocated Dur ing break Adam called pilots meeting discuss surrendering Saturday moming time slot RC Scale racing 700 am 800 pm Friday After some brief discussion vote taken Westover Marathon born Two complete rounds Formula plus three additional heats completed Thursday moming First place shared between Dave Shadel Gary Hover John McDermott perfect scores Dave technically lead Fast Time 11706 Day 2 Formula racing Westover Marathon commenced fourth heat Round 3 730 am Eight heats later Round 4 over Dave Shadel Gary Hover held perfect scores McDermott un fortunate crash moved him down thir teenth position overall Gail Jacobson Dave Lat sha Doug Brueshaber Dick Paine trailing leaders like hungry wolves point down wrong move either flying setting engine pit maintenance could move out contention entirely 48 entries superb racers no cakewalk anyone Samurai Racing Team began figure out warm humid New England weather commenced move fast Dave Shadel turned 11565 RoundS Gary Hover bettered 1148 Round 6 against Phil Bussell cut trying keep up Gary Almost half top Ten slots held down hfthe Samurai Racing Team point Round 7 uneventful almost everyone held onto previous posi tions Round 8 Dave Shadel really leaned needle setting extract some power engine However engine went lean sagged slightly midway through race upset callers timing Jim Shinohara called cut Dave scatter pylon Pete Reed crossed finish line first pushed Dave point down second place overall Gary Hover won race clinched Formula win 57th AMA Nationals Three flyoffs required determine sec ond third fifth sixth seventh eighth posi tions flyoffs some mbst anti climactic author has ever witnessed first flyoff second between Dave Continued page 142 HALF f1O HALF SHOT eatteries pswer Iasin5 wires thng past Can ho charged op 1000 times Uses DU-BRU tr2A KWIK-KLIP tnr positroeconnectiontotheglawsead sdnap oncnrditinnal gjarantee pius limited warranty up site yeat Complete witS itotructrons charger Anarlahie pour dealer ot order nirect Visa & Mastercard accnpten Ado St 50 postage Introdoctory price onip 515 55 Witnoot charger 5t555 b & r Hobbles PO Box 192 Oscoda MI 48750 557 739-3549 Making Leisure Time Enjoyable Matched Performance System TOP PERFORMANCE KSB ENGINtS 16 Airplane 4 Marine K&B FUELS K&B GLOW PLUGS 7 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overall next flyoff fifth place won Pete Reed Rick Paine cut out final flyoff seventh between Gary McPike Bob Wallace won Gary 14681 after Bob blew plug dieseled around course FAI Pylon flown immediately after Formula 1 same course layout F-I pilots volun teered relieve workers la boring five days Seventy heats Formula completed day workers looked well-wom four FAI entries assembled starters line no-nitro fuel callers 530 pm Five rounds two-plane heats sched uled due frequency conflict 7232 MHz first heat FAI Pete Reed neglected tum receiver special P51-type FAI racer crashed way down course past scatter pylon Art Arro finished 10 laps won heat Dave Latsha Bob Wallace flew together Bob winning good race Art Dave flew off Round 2 Art almost didnt start due pinched fuel line got engine running last few frantic seconds didnt get good needle setting Dave won heat after six one- two-plane heats Bob Wallace emerged winner perfect 20-point score Note standard Formula scoring procedures used FAl event Art Arro followed 18 points after losing Dave some tight races Dave single zero dropped him third place overall also Fast Time 13318 event Pete Reed fourth award poor substitute losing aircraft engine radio system Perhaps will serve reminder tum radio before taking off conclusion Quarter Midget proved fast furious far cry original intent event Nevertheless has strong fol lowing Midwest growing interest Southem region country Last year stated article Nelson ngine made strong appearance its first year avail ability Quarter Midget Well 1983 Ne Ison clearly dominated event eight out Top Ten selecting engine 0240 dia meter carburetor used almost everyone much constemation venturi crankcase pressure preferred combination rules proposals have already submitted implement desires Formula proved Samurai Racing Team dominate Southem Califomia racing can hold own New England weather Samurais took four out seven Formula award places addition Fast Time Best Finish Supertigre X-40 engine 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/11
Page Numbers: 52, 53, 137, 140, 142, 144
Racing Art Arro THREE RC Pylon Racing events held during 57th AMA Nationals Westover Air Force Base MA Sixty-three individuals entered events 48 Formula 34 Quarter Midget four FAI Pylon Previously check AMA HQ after advance-entry cut off indicated entry levels 44 Formula 29 Quarter Midget 14 FAI short fall FAI contestants due several indi viduals contending properly prepared fly event national competition entries came states well some representation Canada Mexico regard specific events Formula drew large entries Califomia Texas Michigan New England Quarter Midget popular Midwest region provided great est turnout FAI interest very spotty en tries Connecticut Pennsylvania Michi gan Pylon category activity began Quarter Midget aircraft safety inspection processing Sunday aftemoon July 24th Quality Inn ballroom step very convenient racers lodged hotel other nearby motor inns Most models passed safety inspection first attempt Missing engine hold-down bolts servo mounting washers clevis keepers common violations safety inspection An undersize wing discovered least Quarter Midget entry quickly corrected extended wing tips contestants also un derwent frequency check examination radiated signal spectrum analyzer frequencies also recorded Quarter Midget distribution yielded II entries 7240 MHz resulted 10 three-plane heats single four-plane heat racing matrix contestants shifted usual frequencies due potential interference site un knowingly ganged up 7240 MHz process ing concluded 500 pm fliers checked everything twice anticipation next days racing weatherman predicted fair skies week correctfor part Day Quarter Midget racing began 630 am arrival race officials Westover AFB Pylon site located inactive runways northern corner field smooth blacktop runway surface available nearby wooded area presented some problems landings Safety barriers officials erected 700 am fliers gan arriving droves began check race planes 1 pilots assembled ready box prior heats Art Arro R scrambles complete engine transplant opera tion Formula Midget Mustang foreground went place 2nd FAI Pylon Christopher Cheyer L age 11 wipes down Toni raced Formula uses K&B power Chris Manchester CT has flying RC since 6 years old Note unusual ear protectors U Gary McPike 1 Jim Shinohara Garys Denight Special Best Finish too came Southern California race Westover 52 Model Aviation RC Pylon Bernice Williams nearby Connecticut key Pylon officialswho worked week retrieves QM Estrellita racer woodswhere augered after pilot neglected turn radiol static rpm determine prop selection Adam Sat tIer convened pilots meeting 715 review race procedures safety considerations first heat flagged off 735 three com plete rounds plus eight heats Round 4 flown during Day racing concluded 30 minutes early provide additional time massive entry RC Pattem Only Doug Brue shaber Chuck Smith held perfect scores end first day Gail Jacobson Dave Latsha Dennis Sumner Alan Pooley trailed point down fast time 12261 held Doug Brueshaber Only Dave Sawicki crashed Arnie Wile Phil Bussell midaired other Arnies plane demolished both fliers received point per AMA rule book Day 2 Quarter Midget dawned calm sun burning off patches ground fog Round 4 completed quickly Dave Latsha took second thus moving Sumner Pooley up notch Dave won heat Round 5 moved back fourth place overall Doug Brueshaber Chuck Smith Gail Jacobson held down posi tions 2 3 through fifth round Round 6 big turning point Dave Latsha took zero due dead radio starting line goose egg dropped him 13th place few heats later Gail Jacobson cut out Continued page 137 November 1983 53 Formula interest has no age limit L have 70-year-old Dave Miller 1 waiting clock run down before starting K&B powered Toni racer Jack Clark R 57 also raced Formula Nats Wayne Veager photo right have several husband/wife teams raced Nats Ed Maroon spouse Monticello IL prepare OM racer heat photo left Ken Hulik R moves field box out way grabs transmitter awaiting starting flag OM Rex Knepper Kens caller/helper Tension shows faces participants R hotlycontested QM heat 1 R Bob Brogdon Gail Jacobson Doug Brueshaber Gail trying catch Doug Bob Gails caller Dougs caller hidden behind Gailonly wrist hand shows Racehorse starts 1 used QM races healthy push helps get good leadl photo right Formula awardwinners standing L R Dave Shadel 3rd Chuck Greenwood 4th Bob Wallace 8th Pete Reed 5th Rick Paine 6th middle row kneel ing L R Gary McPike 7th plus Best Finish Gary Hover 1st plus Fast Time Dave Latsha 2nd Seated front Best Junior Chris Cheyer vious fast-paced schedule Chris Bovais flew scratch-built Schweizer 126B capture 1st place Senior category perfect 20-20 hindsight can now look back see could have imiproved competition Overdl think NSS Soaring community gained greater respect AMA Nats officials handling competition admittedly too large ever opinion concept Nationals least far RC Soaring events concerned should changed possible accommo date everyone may want enter Limiting number persons per individual frequency must Limiting total number entrants must also considered allowed everyone wanted use 72400 MHz enter would have spent six hours just get individuals flight33 people requested use frequency Another consideration competition size requires too experienced workers wore out ones during com petition also assisted persons stepped out ranks speak operate winches retrieve lines work transmitter impound Without people couldnt have made Thanks helped list names helped make com petition success would take several pages would probably miss someone Additional thanks mc Bill Meleske somehow found time take pictures ac company article Nats RC Pylon/Arro Continued page 53 blistering race Doug Brueshaber moving Gail eighth place overall Racing concluded 1130 am single heat remaining flown Round 6 Wednesday July 26 Day 3 Quarter Midget racing calm cool sunny weather holding out Chuck Smith won last heat Round 6 Nelson-powered Folkerts racer still tied Doug Brueshaber points Doug Chuck two racers perfect scores up point Round 7 uneventful except Rex Knep per Gail Jacobson won respective heats knocking door top four Matt Smith fifth place overall took zero moved him dowN thirteenth final round Quarter Midget saw Dennis Sumner move up second place overall after Chuck Smith crashed Folkerts Doug Brue shaber won two-plane heat against David Lay man retained perfect score fast time Heat points separated place winners down fourth flyoff required deter fifth sixth Gail Jacobson Bob LaBrash paired flyoff Jake pulled off course due radio interference Quarter Midget racing completed 1030 am engine-teardown inspection called award place-winners Two well-known Control Line fliers re cruited task engine found oversize displacement Another engine borderline depending what set measure ments used Note Quarter Midget rules specify stock production engines no evidence reworking inspected oversiLe engine longed Doug Brueshaber ruling knocked him out first place Fast Time continued page 140 att aa NB ENGINES HOTTER nui iwi Accessory Acorn Safety Spinner Nut Part No002672for HB12HB15 Part No002671for HB20 Iarger NOT JUST THE BEST CHOICE OF 40s THE ONLY CHOICE OF 40s HB Engines presents just 9reat 40 THREE Great 40s first time ever can buy just power need three engines give top performance made best German crafts manship give outstanding power FAI fuels HB ACCESSORIES Engine Back Radial Mounting Bracket used place crankcase back plate allows mounting engine directly firewall Part No002606for HB40 HB50 Part No002607for HB61 Exhaust Stack Spacers increase muffler crankcase clearance Will fit HB Engines 40 through 61 Part No 002g47provtdes 4 clearance Part No 0026g5provides 8 clearance Send SI 00 H B Patch Techn cal Informat III NB-ENGINES Made W Ge mas er through Precision BAVARIAN PRECISION PRODUCTS CO P0 Box 6 Dept E 22 East Avenue Canaan Connecticut 06840 PEPPERMINT PATTIE-60 Oesgnedby WNDm k It5ewinaesCiCie FiSREOLASS FuSELASE tiewait aieosta Wing diets Sv FLiTEGLAS MODELSsee yea Oeoie orOer daoCr wiNoaSneatLIzER FOAM CORES etithwrits tot se AiLERONS ELEVATOR S RUDDER eraA piy sheetingL j I Ougtt seeded te shepe Division vi BAR/RICH SALES CO SASiC HARDwARE- htnges eiietOnconneOtOrs 2 FAIRWAY totous rods ciseses ced threaded rods HANNIBAL MO Audut t3t4t22rea53 WiNGSPAN-AR AREA6AO sAm ENStNEA5 WEiGHT 75 te Aihe FLY THE BEST U mber 1983 137 GET/7W THE WORLDS GREATEST SUNDAY FLYER Master-Air-Craft Designer Series RIC Kit Build Four Designs Kit O0c* n 61 Area 760 Eng 25-90 Wt 5-7 lbs TRI MACI Excellent Advance7fl liltTrainer Balsa Rapid Assembly Ideal Small Fields Easy Cover 4Irhi r%iffidb MAC 511 Send Check MO mci $500 shipping Master Scale 1305 Foothill Dr Vista CA 92083 CredIt Card Customers Phone 619 724-3242 lDaysaWeek 96PM MAC engineered novice builder flyer Special high lift wing design assures very slow flight capabili ties close flying smalf fields Ex perienced pilots claim MAC best models have ever flown Join MAC crowd truly fun flying Factory Prices MAC Kit$5800 shiPpinn/Sandling MAC-Si Canopy500 Wing Kit2400 Scratch Plans1400 Shipping150 award Doug real gentleman shattered decision However pursued legitimate protest procedure air-shipped engine manufacturer confirmation very solemn QM awards presentation hetd during Formula processing Quality Inn headquarters award winner failed attend silent protest engine manufacturer examined engine found within specifications However manufacturer noted variances engine bore stroke measurements made contest Also several discrepancies noted AMA rule book goveming engine displacement various eventsall catting same 15-size engines facts before Nato officials reversed oversize-engine ruling declared Doug Brueshaber Quarter Midget winner 57th AMA Nationals second First Ptace award given Doug since too late withdraw original situation put damper entire Quarter Midget event everything tumed out well end Formula processing went smoothty 48 en tries provided perfect 12-heat matrix fourplane races Static judging determine starting position performed immediately thereafter sight nearly 100 gleaming Formula models sight behold AMA rules allow two models per entrant Best Finish model also selected honor went Gary MePike magnificent Denight Special second consecutive award Gary AMA Nationals assured him taking off first heat Formula heat racing began Thursday July 28th 735 am day partly sunny weather system moving south About 900 am wind began increase producing caitwind takeoff situation 16 zeropoint scores recorded first round Adam Sattler decided reverse course layout procedure took about hour since safety barriers equipment relocated Dur ing break Adam called pilots meeting discuss surrendering Saturday moming time slot RC Scale racing 700 am 800 pm Friday After some brief discussion vote taken Westover Marathon born Two complete rounds Formula plus three additional heats completed Thursday moming First place shared between Dave Shadel Gary Hover John McDermott perfect scores Dave technically lead Fast Time 11706 Day 2 Formula racing Westover Marathon commenced fourth heat Round 3 730 am Eight heats later Round 4 over Dave Shadel Gary Hover held perfect scores McDermott un fortunate crash moved him down thir teenth position overall Gail Jacobson Dave Lat sha Doug Brueshaber Dick Paine trailing leaders like hungry wolves point down wrong move either flying setting engine pit maintenance could move out contention entirely 48 entries superb racers no cakewalk anyone Samurai Racing Team began figure out warm humid New England weather commenced move fast Dave Shadel turned 11565 RoundS Gary Hover bettered 1148 Round 6 against Phil Bussell cut trying keep up Gary Almost half top Ten slots held down hfthe Samurai Racing Team point Round 7 uneventful almost everyone held onto previous posi tions Round 8 Dave Shadel really leaned needle setting extract some power engine However engine went lean sagged slightly midway through race upset callers timing Jim Shinohara called cut Dave scatter pylon Pete Reed crossed finish line first pushed Dave point down second place overall Gary Hover won race clinched Formula win 57th AMA Nationals Three flyoffs required determine sec ond third fifth sixth seventh eighth posi tions flyoffs some mbst anti climactic author has ever witnessed first flyoff second between Dave Continued page 142 HALF f1O HALF SHOT eatteries pswer Iasin5 wires thng past Can ho charged op 1000 times Uses DU-BRU tr2A KWIK-KLIP tnr positroeconnectiontotheglawsead sdnap oncnrditinnal gjarantee pius limited warranty up site yeat Complete witS itotructrons charger Anarlahie pour dealer ot order nirect Visa & Mastercard accnpten Ado St 50 postage Introdoctory price onip 515 55 Witnoot charger 5t555 b & r Hobbles PO Box 192 Oscoda MI 48750 557 739-3549 Making Leisure Time Enjoyable Matched Performance System TOP PERFORMANCE KSB ENGINtS 16 Airplane 4 Marine K&B FUELS K&B GLOW PLUGS 7 Bleeds4 choices Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE K&B FIBERGLASS CLOTH K&B Micro-Balloons FILLER K&B SUPER POXY RESIN K&B SUPER POXY THINNER K&B SUPER POXY PRIMER K&B SUPER POXY PAINT K&B MIXING CUPS rn-u 140 Model Aviation Super Slow Landings Regularly $9000 Order Direct & Save RIC MODEL TRANSPORTER Compact Versatile Durable Hauls 2 pianos plus gear equipment will need $570 field customize inside hangers tool box etc moot Boo 515 41530 High Moininnfnce Fnn wiuminom Extio Wood 00 ConstiiciiOfl Sinni Running Gsa X-HAUL ER PO Box 185 Constantine MI 49042 CaRe tOSS 435-8905 Shadel Dave Latsha Both pilots started quickly set engines carefully starters flag both planes leaped forwardbut Latshas took air Shadel didnt appear ready callers push Daves Toni nosed over about 30 ft start/finish line first lap Latshas engine went sour struggled remain aloft 10 laps Shadel tried persuad Latsha land called sev eral laps Dave Latsha crossed finish line new slow time record 258 took second place overall next flyoff fifth place won Pete Reed Rick Paine cut out final flyoff seventh between Gary McPike Bob Wallace won Gary 14681 after Bob blew plug dieseled around course FAI Pylon flown immediately after Formula 1 same course layout F-I pilots volun teered relieve workers la boring five days Seventy heats Formula completed day workers looked well-wom four FAI entries assembled starters line no-nitro fuel callers 530 pm Five rounds two-plane heats sched uled due frequency conflict 7232 MHz first heat FAI Pete Reed neglected tum receiver special P51-type FAI racer crashed way down course past scatter pylon Art Arro finished 10 laps won heat Dave Latsha Bob Wallace flew together Bob winning good race Art Dave flew off Round 2 Art almost didnt start due pinched fuel line got engine running last few frantic seconds didnt get good needle setting Dave won heat after six one- two-plane heats Bob Wallace emerged winner perfect 20-point score Note standard Formula scoring procedures used FAl event Art Arro followed 18 points after losing Dave some tight races Dave single zero dropped him third place overall also Fast Time 13318 event Pete Reed fourth award poor substitute losing aircraft engine radio system Perhaps will serve reminder tum radio before taking off conclusion Quarter Midget proved fast furious far cry original intent event Nevertheless has strong fol lowing Midwest growing interest Southem region country Last year stated article Nelson ngine made strong appearance its first year avail ability Quarter Midget Well 1983 Ne Ison clearly dominated event eight out Top Ten selecting engine 0240 dia meter carburetor used almost everyone much constemation venturi crankcase pressure preferred combination rules proposals have already submitted implement desires Formula proved Samurai Racing Team dominate Southem Califomia racing can hold own New England weather Samurais took four out seven Formula award places addition Fast Time Best Finish Supertigre X-40 engine retained its favor popular engine flown Formula However few K&B engines ran X- 40 Gary MePike placed sev enth Denight Special Toni abundant models followed Polecat Pitts Pellett Midget Mustang Doug Brueshabers Formula Shark new model caught attention noted very few new tricks props fuels engines provided edge Formula first-row airplane powered strong engine flown good pilot aided reliable caller appeared winning com bination event FAI Pylon proved racing engines could made run reliably nitro races fast enough interesting mandatory mufflers reduced exhaust note enough eliminate need ear protection start ing line Most noise now emitted high tip speed propellers Due low entry FAt could determined special modCon finued page 144 Great Lakes PO Box 308 Tawas City Michigan 48963 517 3624078 Model U Mold Company AT-6 SNJ HARVARDA Wing Span 633751 /2Scale60 Engine 81/s9 lbs Ready Fly Suggested List $285 NORTH AMERICAN BT-9 Wingspan 653751 1h Scale60 Enghe 8/2-9 lbs Ready Fly Now super detail molded epoxy glass fuselage hardware supplied including scale struts wheels ailerons flap torque rods firewall pushrods cables hinges devises lenses landing lights navigation lights position lights etc Include $1000 freight overage refunded Send SASE brochure Michigan residents add 4% sales tax AMA Clubs Giant Scalers Save 300/oOrder Direct Buckeye Balsa supplies AAA quality balsa certified aircraft plywood fine kits Aero Composites Double C Mfg. Fliteglas Models Fourmost Products Kitty Hawk Models Dave Platt Precision Built Models RIC Kits Mfg VK Moddls Bob Dively Model Aircraft Es hobby shops Send $1 catalog Price applied first order Minimum Net Order $50 No shrpptng COD charges 216 533 3607 P0 Box 174 Cantield OH 44406 VO IT SURE IS! alltine Sest flying plane NOW PRETTIEST Bill wendts CESSNA AG uses sirtsple asods connert GIANT UGLY n heauty Highly detailed fullsiee plans can osea modify Sd completely scratch Soild theAG WAGON flies enen Setter original Ue Dbs PI 5 H,, 5 Sco~ FOR QUADRA OR lARGER ENGINES SIZE PLANS 504WS Opp 011 5,Js Add 6% Sl, Tl SEND corcs OR MC TAVILTD Fairchild 24 Giant Scale Send $200 Catalog Ikon NWST Dept MA PO Box 566 Auburn WA 98002 206 941-8248 No AVI4IUS ACCU TACH 2~ER 3 TOR IILJOU5VOLthe staW get cofltlad-Detefm0f NiCadMakes P~Lattery accuracidle0harge5 with-safely fast 0arge bY thruck 0 OUt S% a~justmenbatterl0watc0 5gnal5 QU8IitY built with OSt TXIRX bat pa n tinY volt p-efl1 scale0 bOX cycle bos full ~arge capabilItYlOX prec tery corn age 510n electronicsORDER YOURS NOWrepaid Send check money order no CODs NorCal AVIONICS Inc PO Box 70956 Sunnyvale CA 94086 California residents add 6% ta Add $300 shipping outside continental USADealer inquiries invited els built minimum specifications clearly superior fastest times turned con ventional Formula models equipped suitable mufflers closing offer sincere thanks Event director Adam Sattler able crew put fair race some very difficult decisions make Special consideration should go tireless wokers dropped flags judged cuts refueled planes did numerous tasks required running RC Pylon AMA Nationals fliers win ner hope may someday ex perience feeling national victory look forward seeing again next year Nats Reno NV / Nats RC Helicopters/Hagen Continued aqe 55 delay can eliminated time neces sary complete static judging Scale entries II entries no simple task Round ended about 300 pm called pilots meeting recommended second round flown asked show hands agreed almost unan imous decision continue did remind contestants must ready called order get second round before nightfall second round Scale flown Monday helped completing Maneuver portion second round about four-and-a-half hours Thus first day closed 730pm breathed sigh relief because sat isfied basic contest requirement two com plete rounds meant got rained out second day could still determine winners Contest Day 2 contest got earlier start second day 830 am judges re assigned various flight lines indicated ready another nice day hot sun have never spent whole day sitting place staring model aircraft flying through sun let say people de serve awful lot credit very tedious demanding task contest cannot function five competition categories flown Round 3 judges rotated again round gave contestants oppor tunity fly front different set judges round Compared previous day flying got off good start contest seemed settle its own rhythm scores posted scoreboard also seemed improve round indicating contestants getting rid contest butterflies third round ended about 100 pm again pilots meeting decide should/could get another round before sunset show hands again indicated go start contest requested run two rounds Scale because rather large number entries thought Scale contestants would happy witfi two rounds Well wrongfor found out during meeting Scale contestants wanted three rounds flying give throw-away round also Since contest running smoothly point no objected During Round 4 threatened thun derstorm loomed southwest flying field prepared myself cancel fourth round moments notice kept careful watch storm finally relied Pioneer Valley RC Club members tell what ex pect told mc storm would likelihood travel down Connecticut River exactly what did Thanks guys An interesting event occurred during Round 4 guest Japan eased out first place Expert Bob Graham FAI class eased Tom Dalusio out first place outcome would have predicted based relative experience held award ceremony started about 600 pm Twenty-three contestants received awards form plaques first-place winners also received quartz clock donated Timex Corporation little help friend Mr Ed Izzo Ed major driving forces getting Nats back East Coast very special guest present during award ceremony other father RC Helicopters Mr Dieter Schlucter West Germany Dieter met back 1970 right after set world record Duration Closed Course Distance Huey Cobra summary would like say quality flying has improved dramatically last few years no small part due high quality machines avaialble today wit nessed over 300 flights crash two mishaps word remarkable competition categoriesand espe cially FAI categorywe saw some fantastic flying dramatic improvement scores round participation future Nats high should consider running separate contest FAL category perhaps team selection similar present Masters Pattern site closer hub RC Helicopter activity 1983 RC Helicopter event Nats achieved several firsts Entry exceeded 40 85 Continued page 146 144 Model Aviation Phase Art Best Custom Screen Sportswear sszcw 1L P-51 MATS Shirts Still Available Designs just come aviation designs available top quality line sportswear designs direct printno heat transfer Three color... Piper Cub --- Gee Bee. P40 Warhawks. Fokker D vii. P38 6. Christen Eagle. Pltta Special. CitabrIa. P-47 Thunderbolt earman. Curtis Jenny. air. Coaches Shirt$1295T-Shirt5695 Ladies Top$8J0Long Sleeve TS795 ShortsSISSBeeebellS595 Lined Jecket$2195Pootball$595 Tote BsgS795Swoatshirt$950 Tire CoverS1495Hooded SweatS1455 Hat$595 tWide choice colors sizest Send $100 new Illustrated Brochure Reluadabie First Order now accept MasterCard & Visa TO ORDER Send cheek money order ladd 10% postagehandling MD rca 5% taxI Phase Art 17102 Earlham Ct Upper Marlboro MD 20772 301 843-3050
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/11
Page Numbers: 52, 53, 137, 140, 142, 144
Racing Art Arro THREE RC Pylon Racing events held during 57th AMA Nationals Westover Air Force Base MA Sixty-three individuals entered events 48 Formula 34 Quarter Midget four FAI Pylon Previously check AMA HQ after advance-entry cut off indicated entry levels 44 Formula 29 Quarter Midget 14 FAI short fall FAI contestants due several indi viduals contending properly prepared fly event national competition entries came states well some representation Canada Mexico regard specific events Formula drew large entries Califomia Texas Michigan New England Quarter Midget popular Midwest region provided great est turnout FAI interest very spotty en tries Connecticut Pennsylvania Michi gan Pylon category activity began Quarter Midget aircraft safety inspection processing Sunday aftemoon July 24th Quality Inn ballroom step very convenient racers lodged hotel other nearby motor inns Most models passed safety inspection first attempt Missing engine hold-down bolts servo mounting washers clevis keepers common violations safety inspection An undersize wing discovered least Quarter Midget entry quickly corrected extended wing tips contestants also un derwent frequency check examination radiated signal spectrum analyzer frequencies also recorded Quarter Midget distribution yielded II entries 7240 MHz resulted 10 three-plane heats single four-plane heat racing matrix contestants shifted usual frequencies due potential interference site un knowingly ganged up 7240 MHz process ing concluded 500 pm fliers checked everything twice anticipation next days racing weatherman predicted fair skies week correctfor part Day Quarter Midget racing began 630 am arrival race officials Westover AFB Pylon site located inactive runways northern corner field smooth blacktop runway surface available nearby wooded area presented some problems landings Safety barriers officials erected 700 am fliers gan arriving droves began check race planes 1 pilots assembled ready box prior heats Art Arro R scrambles complete engine transplant opera tion Formula Midget Mustang foreground went place 2nd FAI Pylon Christopher Cheyer L age 11 wipes down Toni raced Formula uses K&B power Chris Manchester CT has flying RC since 6 years old Note unusual ear protectors U Gary McPike 1 Jim Shinohara Garys Denight Special Best Finish too came Southern California race Westover 52 Model Aviation RC Pylon Bernice Williams nearby Connecticut key Pylon officialswho worked week retrieves QM Estrellita racer woodswhere augered after pilot neglected turn radiol static rpm determine prop selection Adam Sat tIer convened pilots meeting 715 review race procedures safety considerations first heat flagged off 735 three com plete rounds plus eight heats Round 4 flown during Day racing concluded 30 minutes early provide additional time massive entry RC Pattem Only Doug Brue shaber Chuck Smith held perfect scores end first day Gail Jacobson Dave Latsha Dennis Sumner Alan Pooley trailed point down fast time 12261 held Doug Brueshaber Only Dave Sawicki crashed Arnie Wile Phil Bussell midaired other Arnies plane demolished both fliers received point per AMA rule book Day 2 Quarter Midget dawned calm sun burning off patches ground fog Round 4 completed quickly Dave Latsha took second thus moving Sumner Pooley up notch Dave won heat Round 5 moved back fourth place overall Doug Brueshaber Chuck Smith Gail Jacobson held down posi tions 2 3 through fifth round Round 6 big turning point Dave Latsha took zero due dead radio starting line goose egg dropped him 13th place few heats later Gail Jacobson cut out Continued page 137 November 1983 53 Formula interest has no age limit L have 70-year-old Dave Miller 1 waiting clock run down before starting K&B powered Toni racer Jack Clark R 57 also raced Formula Nats Wayne Veager photo right have several husband/wife teams raced Nats Ed Maroon spouse Monticello IL prepare OM racer heat photo left Ken Hulik R moves field box out way grabs transmitter awaiting starting flag OM Rex Knepper Kens caller/helper Tension shows faces participants R hotlycontested QM heat 1 R Bob Brogdon Gail Jacobson Doug Brueshaber Gail trying catch Doug Bob Gails caller Dougs caller hidden behind Gailonly wrist hand shows Racehorse starts 1 used QM races healthy push helps get good leadl photo right Formula awardwinners standing L R Dave Shadel 3rd Chuck Greenwood 4th Bob Wallace 8th Pete Reed 5th Rick Paine 6th middle row kneel ing L R Gary McPike 7th plus Best Finish Gary Hover 1st plus Fast Time Dave Latsha 2nd Seated front Best Junior Chris Cheyer vious fast-paced schedule Chris Bovais flew scratch-built Schweizer 126B capture 1st place Senior category perfect 20-20 hindsight can now look back see could have imiproved competition Overdl think NSS Soaring community gained greater respect AMA Nats officials handling competition admittedly too large ever opinion concept Nationals least far RC Soaring events concerned should changed possible accommo date everyone may want enter Limiting number persons per individual frequency must Limiting total number entrants must also considered allowed everyone wanted use 72400 MHz enter would have spent six hours just get individuals flight33 people requested use frequency Another consideration competition size requires too experienced workers wore out ones during com petition also assisted persons stepped out ranks speak operate winches retrieve lines work transmitter impound Without people couldnt have made Thanks helped list names helped make com petition success would take several pages would probably miss someone Additional thanks mc Bill Meleske somehow found time take pictures ac company article Nats RC Pylon/Arro Continued page 53 blistering race Doug Brueshaber moving Gail eighth place overall Racing concluded 1130 am single heat remaining flown Round 6 Wednesday July 26 Day 3 Quarter Midget racing calm cool sunny weather holding out Chuck Smith won last heat Round 6 Nelson-powered Folkerts racer still tied Doug Brueshaber points Doug Chuck two racers perfect scores up point Round 7 uneventful except Rex Knep per Gail Jacobson won respective heats knocking door top four Matt Smith fifth place overall took zero moved him dowN thirteenth final round Quarter Midget saw Dennis Sumner move up second place overall after Chuck Smith crashed Folkerts Doug Brue shaber won two-plane heat against David Lay man retained perfect score fast time Heat points separated place winners down fourth flyoff required deter fifth sixth Gail Jacobson Bob LaBrash paired flyoff Jake pulled off course due radio interference Quarter Midget racing completed 1030 am engine-teardown inspection called award place-winners Two well-known Control Line fliers re cruited task engine found oversize displacement Another engine borderline depending what set measure ments used Note Quarter Midget rules specify stock production engines no evidence reworking inspected oversiLe engine longed Doug Brueshaber ruling knocked 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ever flown Join MAC crowd truly fun flying Factory Prices MAC Kit$5800 shiPpinn/Sandling MAC-Si Canopy500 Wing Kit2400 Scratch Plans1400 Shipping150 award Doug real gentleman shattered decision However pursued legitimate protest procedure air-shipped engine manufacturer confirmation very solemn QM awards presentation hetd during Formula processing Quality Inn headquarters award winner failed attend silent protest engine manufacturer examined engine found within specifications However manufacturer noted variances engine bore stroke measurements made contest Also several discrepancies noted AMA rule book goveming engine displacement various eventsall catting same 15-size engines facts before Nato officials reversed oversize-engine ruling declared Doug Brueshaber Quarter Midget winner 57th AMA Nationals second First Ptace award given Doug since too late withdraw original situation put damper entire Quarter Midget event everything tumed out well end Formula processing went smoothty 48 en tries provided perfect 12-heat matrix fourplane races Static judging determine starting position performed immediately thereafter sight nearly 100 gleaming Formula models sight behold AMA rules allow two models per entrant Best Finish model also selected honor went Gary MePike magnificent Denight Special second consecutive award Gary AMA Nationals assured him taking off first heat Formula heat racing began Thursday July 28th 735 am day partly sunny weather system moving south About 900 am wind began increase producing caitwind takeoff situation 16 zeropoint scores recorded first round Adam Sattler decided reverse course layout procedure took about hour since safety barriers equipment relocated Dur ing break Adam called pilots meeting discuss surrendering Saturday moming time slot RC Scale racing 700 am 800 pm Friday After some brief discussion vote taken Westover Marathon born Two complete rounds Formula plus three additional heats completed Thursday moming First place shared between Dave Shadel Gary Hover John McDermott perfect scores Dave technically lead Fast Time 11706 Day 2 Formula racing Westover Marathon commenced fourth heat Round 3 730 am Eight heats later Round 4 over Dave Shadel Gary Hover held perfect scores McDermott un fortunate crash moved him down thir teenth position overall Gail Jacobson Dave Lat sha Doug Brueshaber Dick Paine trailing leaders like hungry wolves point down wrong move either flying setting engine pit maintenance could move out contention entirely 48 entries superb racers no cakewalk anyone Samurai Racing Team began figure out warm humid New England weather commenced move fast Dave Shadel turned 11565 RoundS Gary Hover bettered 1148 Round 6 against Phil Bussell cut trying keep up Gary Almost half top Ten slots held down hfthe Samurai Racing Team point Round 7 uneventful almost everyone held onto previous posi tions Round 8 Dave Shadel really leaned needle setting extract some power engine However engine went lean sagged slightly midway through race upset callers timing Jim Shinohara called cut Dave scatter pylon Pete Reed crossed finish line first pushed Dave point down second place overall Gary Hover won race clinched Formula win 57th AMA Nationals Three flyoffs required determine sec ond third fifth sixth seventh eighth posi tions flyoffs some mbst anti climactic author has ever witnessed first flyoff second between Dave Continued page 142 HALF f1O HALF SHOT eatteries pswer Iasin5 wires thng past Can ho charged op 1000 times Uses DU-BRU tr2A KWIK-KLIP tnr positroeconnectiontotheglawsead sdnap oncnrditinnal gjarantee pius limited warranty up site yeat Complete witS itotructrons charger Anarlahie pour dealer ot order nirect Visa & Mastercard accnpten Ado St 50 postage Introdoctory price onip 515 55 Witnoot charger 5t555 b & r Hobbles PO Box 192 Oscoda MI 48750 557 739-3549 Making Leisure Time Enjoyable Matched Performance System TOP PERFORMANCE KSB ENGINtS 16 Airplane 4 Marine K&B FUELS K&B GLOW PLUGS 7 Bleeds4 choices Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE K&B FIBERGLASS CLOTH K&B Micro-Balloons FILLER K&B SUPER POXY RESIN K&B SUPER POXY THINNER K&B SUPER POXY PRIMER K&B SUPER POXY PAINT K&B MIXING CUPS rn-u 140 Model Aviation Super Slow Landings Regularly $9000 Order Direct & Save RIC MODEL TRANSPORTER Compact Versatile Durable Hauls 2 pianos plus gear equipment will need $570 field customize inside hangers tool box etc moot Boo 515 41530 High Moininnfnce Fnn wiuminom Extio Wood 00 ConstiiciiOfl Sinni Running Gsa X-HAUL ER PO Box 185 Constantine MI 49042 CaRe tOSS 435-8905 Shadel Dave Latsha Both pilots started quickly set engines carefully starters flag both planes leaped forwardbut Latshas took air Shadel didnt appear ready callers push Daves Toni nosed over about 30 ft start/finish line first lap Latshas engine went sour struggled remain aloft 10 laps Shadel tried persuad Latsha land called sev eral laps Dave Latsha crossed finish line new slow time record 258 took second place overall next flyoff fifth place won Pete Reed Rick Paine cut out final flyoff seventh between Gary McPike Bob Wallace won Gary 14681 after Bob blew plug dieseled around course FAI Pylon flown immediately after Formula 1 same course layout F-I pilots volun teered relieve workers la boring five days Seventy heats Formula completed day workers looked well-wom four FAI entries assembled starters line no-nitro fuel callers 530 pm Five rounds two-plane heats sched uled due frequency conflict 7232 MHz first heat FAI Pete Reed neglected tum receiver special P51-type FAI racer crashed way down course past scatter pylon Art Arro finished 10 laps won heat Dave Latsha Bob Wallace flew together Bob winning good race Art Dave flew off Round 2 Art almost didnt start due pinched fuel line got engine running last few frantic seconds didnt get good needle setting Dave won heat after six one- two-plane heats Bob Wallace emerged winner perfect 20-point score Note standard Formula scoring procedures used FAl event Art Arro followed 18 points after losing Dave some tight races Dave single zero dropped him third place overall also Fast Time 13318 event Pete Reed fourth award poor substitute losing aircraft engine radio system Perhaps will serve reminder tum radio before taking off conclusion Quarter Midget proved fast furious far cry original intent event Nevertheless has strong fol lowing Midwest growing interest Southem region country Last year stated article Nelson ngine made strong appearance its first year avail ability Quarter Midget Well 1983 Ne Ison clearly dominated event eight out Top Ten selecting engine 0240 dia meter carburetor used almost everyone much constemation venturi crankcase pressure preferred combination rules proposals have already submitted implement desires Formula proved Samurai Racing Team dominate Southem Califomia racing can hold own New England weather Samurais took four out seven Formula award places addition Fast Time Best Finish Supertigre X-40 engine retained its favor popular engine flown Formula However few K&B engines ran X- 40 Gary MePike placed sev enth Denight Special Toni abundant models followed Polecat Pitts Pellett Midget Mustang Doug Brueshabers Formula Shark new model caught attention noted very few new tricks props fuels engines provided edge Formula first-row airplane powered strong engine flown good pilot aided reliable caller appeared winning com bination event FAI Pylon proved racing engines could made run reliably nitro races fast enough interesting mandatory mufflers reduced exhaust note enough eliminate need ear protection start ing line Most noise now emitted high tip speed propellers Due low entry FAt could determined special modCon finued page 144 Great Lakes PO Box 308 Tawas City Michigan 48963 517 3624078 Model U Mold Company AT-6 SNJ HARVARDA Wing Span 633751 /2Scale60 Engine 81/s9 lbs Ready Fly Suggested List $285 NORTH AMERICAN BT-9 Wingspan 653751 1h Scale60 Enghe 8/2-9 lbs Ready Fly Now super detail molded epoxy glass fuselage hardware supplied including scale struts wheels ailerons flap torque rods firewall pushrods cables hinges devises lenses landing lights navigation lights position lights etc Include $1000 freight overage refunded Send SASE brochure Michigan residents add 4% sales tax AMA Clubs Giant Scalers Save 300/oOrder Direct Buckeye Balsa supplies AAA quality balsa certified aircraft plywood fine kits Aero Composites Double C Mfg. Fliteglas Models Fourmost Products Kitty Hawk Models Dave Platt Precision Built Models RIC Kits Mfg VK Moddls Bob Dively Model Aircraft Es hobby shops Send $1 catalog Price applied first order Minimum Net Order $50 No shrpptng COD charges 216 533 3607 P0 Box 174 Cantield OH 44406 VO IT SURE IS! alltine Sest flying plane NOW PRETTIEST Bill wendts CESSNA AG uses sirtsple asods connert GIANT UGLY n heauty Highly detailed fullsiee plans can osea modify Sd completely scratch Soild theAG WAGON flies enen Setter original Ue Dbs PI 5 H,, 5 Sco~ FOR QUADRA OR lARGER ENGINES SIZE PLANS 504WS Opp 011 5,Js Add 6% Sl, Tl SEND corcs OR MC TAVILTD Fairchild 24 Giant Scale Send $200 Catalog Ikon NWST Dept MA PO Box 566 Auburn WA 98002 206 941-8248 No AVI4IUS ACCU TACH 2~ER 3 TOR IILJOU5VOLthe staW get cofltlad-Detefm0f NiCadMakes P~Lattery accuracidle0harge5 with-safely fast 0arge bY thruck 0 OUt S% a~justmenbatterl0watc0 5gnal5 QU8IitY built with OSt TXIRX bat pa n tinY volt p-efl1 scale0 bOX cycle bos full ~arge capabilItYlOX prec tery corn age 510n electronicsORDER YOURS NOWrepaid Send check money order no CODs NorCal AVIONICS Inc PO Box 70956 Sunnyvale CA 94086 California residents add 6% ta Add $300 shipping outside continental USADealer inquiries invited els built minimum specifications clearly superior fastest times turned con ventional Formula models equipped suitable mufflers closing offer sincere thanks Event director Adam Sattler able crew put fair race some very difficult decisions make Special consideration should go tireless wokers dropped flags judged cuts refueled planes did numerous tasks required running RC Pylon AMA Nationals fliers win ner hope may someday ex perience feeling national victory look forward seeing again next year Nats Reno NV / Nats RC Helicopters/Hagen Continued aqe 55 delay can eliminated time neces sary complete static judging Scale entries II entries no simple task Round ended about 300 pm called pilots meeting recommended second round flown asked show hands agreed almost unan imous decision continue did remind contestants must ready called order get second round before nightfall second round Scale flown Monday helped completing Maneuver portion second round about four-and-a-half hours Thus first day closed 730pm breathed sigh relief because sat isfied basic contest requirement two com plete rounds meant got rained out second day could still determine winners Contest Day 2 contest got earlier start second day 830 am judges re assigned various flight lines indicated ready another nice day hot sun have never spent whole day sitting place staring model aircraft flying through sun let say people de serve awful lot credit very tedious demanding task contest cannot function five competition categories flown Round 3 judges rotated again round gave contestants oppor tunity fly front different set judges round Compared previous day flying got off good start contest seemed settle its own rhythm scores posted scoreboard also seemed improve round indicating contestants getting rid contest butterflies third round ended about 100 pm again pilots meeting decide should/could get another round before sunset show hands again indicated go start contest requested run two rounds Scale because rather large number entries thought Scale contestants would happy witfi two rounds Well wrongfor found out during meeting Scale contestants wanted three rounds flying give throw-away round also Since contest running smoothly point no objected During Round 4 threatened thun derstorm loomed southwest flying field prepared myself cancel fourth round moments notice kept careful watch storm finally relied Pioneer Valley RC Club members tell what ex pect told mc storm would likelihood travel down Connecticut River exactly what did Thanks guys An interesting event occurred during Round 4 guest Japan eased out first place Expert Bob Graham FAI class eased Tom Dalusio out first place outcome would have predicted based relative experience held award ceremony started about 600 pm Twenty-three contestants received awards form plaques first-place winners also received quartz clock donated Timex Corporation little help friend Mr Ed Izzo Ed major driving forces getting Nats back East Coast very special guest present during award ceremony other father RC Helicopters Mr Dieter Schlucter West Germany Dieter met back 1970 right after set world record Duration Closed Course Distance Huey Cobra summary would like say quality flying has improved dramatically last few years no small part due high quality machines avaialble today wit nessed over 300 flights crash two mishaps word remarkable competition categoriesand espe cially FAI categorywe saw some fantastic flying dramatic improvement scores round participation future Nats high should consider running separate contest FAL category perhaps team selection similar present Masters Pattern site closer hub RC Helicopter activity 1983 RC Helicopter event Nats achieved several firsts Entry exceeded 40 85 Continued page 146 144 Model Aviation Phase Art Best Custom Screen Sportswear sszcw 1L P-51 MATS Shirts Still Available Designs just come aviation designs available top quality line sportswear designs direct printno heat transfer Three color... Piper Cub --- Gee Bee. P40 Warhawks. Fokker D vii. P38 6. Christen Eagle. Pltta Special. CitabrIa. P-47 Thunderbolt earman. Curtis Jenny. air. Coaches Shirt$1295T-Shirt5695 Ladies Top$8J0Long Sleeve TS795 ShortsSISSBeeebellS595 Lined Jecket$2195Pootball$595 Tote BsgS795Swoatshirt$950 Tire CoverS1495Hooded SweatS1455 Hat$595 tWide choice colors sizest Send $100 new Illustrated Brochure Reluadabie First Order now accept MasterCard & Visa TO ORDER Send cheek money order ladd 10% postagehandling MD rca 5% taxI Phase Art 17102 Earlham Ct Upper Marlboro MD 20772 301 843-3050