THE BIG IRON GATES Hartness Estate Greenville South Carolina opened modeling world event never seen before part country inaugural Masters World Aerobatic Championship took place October 3-5 1996 Hartness Field promises annual affair years come purpose bring eastern part United States skillful flying some best RC aerobatic pilots years Tournament Champions TOC held other year Las Vegas has attracted worlds top RC aerobatic pilots high-dollar prizes According Masters host Pat Hartness event such can successful such prizes good example annual Joe Nail IMAA event attracts hundreds IMAAers However case winner Jason Shulman proudly displays trophy presented receives traveling trophy his three days effort did outstanding job year spent planning event Pat Hartness Kirby McKinney Mike Gregory Bob Sadler others better known Hartness crew did outstanding job event organization format Don Lowe past president AMA lent knowledgeable past Pattern judging experience Known Unknown programs pilot required fly Known program consists specific set maneuvers performed within certain time element distance area known box Unknown freestyle program presented pilot program judged originality 40 Model Aviation engraved has return following year No question about Pat Hartness counting ego factor successful Kirk Gray kneels down start Cardin Extra 300 Raiko Potter revs up engine prepares flight Jason possibility racking up few points Shulman does holding Raiko finished 19th Gerald Neel third place does slow low knife-edge Cardin Extra 300 during Unknown programs March 1997 41 Frank Noll Jr makes low flyby smoke during Saturday flyoff Outstanding Freestyle program third-place finish Dean Koger sixth-place winner brings 46% Giles 200 perfect landing 3W 120 power Chip Hydes Lanier Extra 300 placed fifth Nose section rebuilt site after damage fuel line air leak versatility execution maneuvers counting heavy 50% toward final score Having successful first event like betting bird going fly off fence first just cant sure stan Invitations sent out approximately 30 top experienced pilots recommendations some local Pattern pilots Twenty responded making up group competed Im sure attraction will catch following years event becomes better known THE WEATHER Well October South Carolina certainly unpredictable Thursday super Light winds partly cloudy temperature high 70s However cold front passed through Thursday night Saturday jackets temperature dropped 15 degrees below normal dont think Don Lowe ever stopped shaking cold windy sunny six judges Dave Brown current AMA president Don Lowe past AMA president Ron Chidgey Al Tuttle Don Peck Dick Smith well respected knowledgeable regard judging Pattern maneuvers dedicated responsible task perform must have pure torture sitting out cold teary eyes strained upward staring sunny sky commented Dave Brown Most airplanes flown Extra 300s couple Extra 260s Laser 200s three 46% Giles 200s unusual airplane noted 35% German Staudacher powered 3W-80 42 Model Aviation * Unusual Staudacher flown David Hoppes placed 20th neat-looking airplane Well expect see future events new breed aerobatic airplanes 46% scale Giles 200 flown second place Frank Noll Jr Frank has 32 years flying experience Warren Thomas tries one-wheel landing Giles 200one three models type event Warren finished ninth man himself Pat Hartness took time out get refueled Hospitality superb event took year plan seven finalists line up before Saturday flyoff group 158 years flying experience flying outstanding despite cold windy conditions flown David Hoppes majority engines used German 3W-70 80 120 depending size airplane Menz wooden prop almost universally used THE FIRST TWO DAYS Thursday Friday 20 pilots able fly four Known two Unknown elimination programs went very smoothly airplane air a time no need transmitter impound pilots used pin board control frequencies drew numbers determine order flightline done after round As elimination scores posted got first glimpse made final cut Saturdays flying top seven made flyoff order place Jason Shulman Chip Hyde Frank Noll Kirk Gray Gerald Neel Robert Elliot Dean Koger pilots would Masters World Aerobatic Champion SATURDAY MORNING cold windy sunny Everybody excited because day flying skills sharp everyone best went simply great pilots really turned Two Known two Unknown rounds flown Unknown freestyle flights choreographed musicfrom Bad Bone William Tell Overture Some very original Frank Noll Jr did outstanding freestyle program About three-quarters way music stoppedso did engine way down did poweroff snaps rolls loops four-point rolls As about land airplane some twenty feet above ground did four-point roll perfect landing Though flights during three days minor incident took place end Known program Friday Chip Hyde lost engine very low altitude airplane went down over hill hit bump jumped small creek hit bank far side Damage entirely nose section Although Chip standby airplane felt comfortable what flying Steve Hoyt friend Dean pitched stripped covering rebuilt front-end damage Luckily found some covering match Crew chief Wayne Voyles installed hardware airplane airworthy 31/2 hours test-flown early following morning ready Saturdays final cause engine failure determined air leak fuel line Friday night pilots guests treated Seafood Supreme Banquet Hartness hanger Lobster shrimp crab legs fixings enjoyed also time talk over days events socialize next roaring bonfire honor winning first Masters World Aerobatic championship went young man named Jason Shulman Jason did outstanding job flyoff two perfect scores Known flights Jason bright rising star expect see him future close race third through fifth places nine points separation Chip Hyde man experience consistent scores enough make top finished disappointing fifth flying experience would have expected him top three places however judges didnt see way first Masters World Aerobatic Championship now over Hartness crew happy pilot response general way things turned out Memories inaugural will linger judges will remember terribly cold contestants will remember great flying site Hartness hospitality Jason Shulman will remember being first have name trophy inaugural event privilege attending reporting second Masters World Aerobatic Championship will held same site October 1997 See C HOBBIES Order Line 1-800-309-8314 Info Line 412-795-9344 24hr Fax Order line 412-798-9857 Everyday Low Low Hitec Prices HAVE IT YOUR WAY! will customize Hitec Radio Up grade servos no servos /Tx Focus 4 FM w14 HS-30013195 Focus 6 FM w14 HS-30015795 Flash 5 FM w14 HS-42217995 Prism 7XF FM w14 HS-42222195 Prism7XS FM w/Spec w14 HS-42230995 Prism 7X FM wlSpectra Tx only19995 Spectra Module Prism 710995 Choice 4 crystals w/Spectra2895 RDC Supreme Rx wlcrystal6295 535 Micro Rx wlcrystal6795 HS-60 Super Micro 16 ozlin3895 HS-80 Sub Micro 31 ozlin2495 HS-80 MG Sub Micro w/metal gears3895 HS101 Mini 24 ozlin2195 HS-101 MG Mini wlMetal gears3295 HS-205 BB Super mini 43 ozlin2795 HS-205 MG Super mini wlmetal gear 3895 HS-300 Super Sport 42 ozlin1095 HS-422 Pro-servo 43 ozlin1395 HS425 BB Pro w/dual ball bearings1995 HS-525 BB Hi Speed 47 oz/m3595 HS-545 BB Hi Torque 62 ozlin3595 HS-605 BB Hi Torque 77 oz/in3595 HS-605 MG Ultra Torque4695 HS-615 MG Super Torque lO7oz/m4696 HS-700 BB Giant Scale 133 oz2995 HS-705 MG Super Giant 161 oz/in4295 HS-75 BB Retract 90 ozlin3995 HS-725 BB Sad winch 161 ozlin4895 HS-805 BB Mega 224 ozlin4895 CALL FOR SUPER SAITO PRICES Full Service Hobby Store Competitive Pricing everything Shipping & Handling. Continental USA Most Orders Shipped 24 hrs total Satisfaction Guaranteed Join long list regular customers come visit new store located just 15 minutes East Pittsburgh J & C Hobbies 100 Street Penn Hills PA 15235 Hours M-F 9 9 Sat 9 5 Visa/Mastercard/Discover Accepted Prices Subject Change Notice
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/03
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 42, 43
THE BIG IRON GATES Hartness Estate Greenville South Carolina opened modeling world event never seen before part country inaugural Masters World Aerobatic Championship took place October 3-5 1996 Hartness Field promises annual affair years come purpose bring eastern part United States skillful flying some best RC aerobatic pilots years Tournament Champions TOC held other year Las Vegas has attracted worlds top RC aerobatic pilots high-dollar prizes According Masters host Pat Hartness event such can successful such prizes good example annual Joe Nail IMAA event attracts hundreds IMAAers However case winner Jason Shulman proudly displays trophy presented receives traveling trophy his three days effort did outstanding job year spent planning event Pat Hartness Kirby McKinney Mike Gregory Bob Sadler others better known Hartness crew did outstanding job event organization format Don Lowe past president AMA lent knowledgeable past Pattern judging experience Known Unknown programs pilot required fly Known program consists specific set maneuvers performed within certain time element distance area known box Unknown freestyle program presented pilot program judged originality 40 Model Aviation engraved has return following year No question about Pat Hartness counting ego factor successful Kirk Gray kneels down start Cardin Extra 300 Raiko Potter revs up engine prepares flight Jason possibility racking up few points Shulman does holding Raiko finished 19th Gerald Neel third place does slow low knife-edge Cardin Extra 300 during Unknown programs March 1997 41 Frank Noll Jr makes low flyby smoke during Saturday flyoff Outstanding Freestyle program third-place finish Dean Koger sixth-place winner brings 46% Giles 200 perfect landing 3W 120 power Chip Hydes Lanier Extra 300 placed fifth Nose section rebuilt site after damage fuel line air leak versatility execution maneuvers counting heavy 50% toward final score Having successful first event like betting bird going fly off fence first just cant sure stan Invitations sent out approximately 30 top experienced pilots recommendations some local Pattern pilots Twenty responded making up group competed Im sure attraction will catch following years event becomes better known THE WEATHER Well October South Carolina certainly unpredictable Thursday super Light winds partly cloudy temperature high 70s However cold front passed through Thursday night Saturday jackets temperature dropped 15 degrees below normal dont think Don Lowe ever stopped shaking cold windy sunny six judges Dave Brown current AMA president Don Lowe past AMA president Ron Chidgey Al Tuttle Don Peck Dick Smith well respected knowledgeable regard judging Pattern maneuvers dedicated responsible task perform must have pure torture sitting out cold teary eyes strained upward staring sunny sky commented Dave Brown Most airplanes flown Extra 300s couple Extra 260s Laser 200s three 46% Giles 200s unusual airplane noted 35% German Staudacher powered 3W-80 42 Model Aviation * Unusual Staudacher flown David Hoppes placed 20th neat-looking airplane Well expect see future events new breed aerobatic airplanes 46% scale Giles 200 flown second place Frank Noll Jr Frank has 32 years flying experience Warren Thomas tries one-wheel landing Giles 200one three models type event Warren finished ninth man himself Pat Hartness took time out get refueled Hospitality superb event took year plan seven finalists line up before Saturday flyoff group 158 years flying experience flying outstanding despite cold windy conditions flown David Hoppes majority engines used German 3W-70 80 120 depending size airplane Menz wooden prop almost universally used THE FIRST TWO DAYS Thursday Friday 20 pilots able fly four Known two Unknown elimination programs went very smoothly airplane air a time no need transmitter impound pilots used pin board control frequencies drew numbers determine order flightline done after round As elimination scores posted got first glimpse made final cut Saturdays flying top seven made flyoff order place Jason Shulman Chip Hyde Frank Noll Kirk Gray Gerald Neel Robert Elliot Dean Koger pilots would Masters World Aerobatic Champion SATURDAY MORNING cold windy sunny Everybody excited because day flying skills sharp everyone best went simply great pilots really turned Two Known two Unknown rounds flown Unknown freestyle flights choreographed musicfrom Bad Bone William Tell Overture Some very original Frank Noll Jr did outstanding freestyle program About three-quarters way music stoppedso did engine way down did poweroff snaps rolls loops four-point rolls As about land airplane some twenty feet above ground did four-point roll perfect landing Though flights during three days minor incident took place end Known program Friday Chip Hyde lost engine very low altitude airplane went down over hill hit bump jumped small creek hit bank far side Damage entirely nose section Although Chip standby airplane felt comfortable what flying Steve Hoyt friend Dean pitched stripped covering rebuilt front-end damage Luckily found some covering match Crew chief Wayne Voyles installed hardware airplane airworthy 31/2 hours test-flown early following morning ready Saturdays final cause engine failure determined air leak fuel line Friday night pilots guests treated Seafood Supreme Banquet Hartness hanger Lobster shrimp crab legs fixings enjoyed also time talk over days events socialize next roaring bonfire honor winning first Masters World Aerobatic championship went young man named Jason Shulman Jason did outstanding job flyoff two perfect scores Known flights Jason bright rising star expect see him future close race third through fifth places nine points separation Chip Hyde man experience consistent scores enough make top finished disappointing fifth flying experience would have expected him top three places however judges didnt see way first Masters World Aerobatic Championship now over Hartness crew happy pilot response general way things turned out Memories inaugural will linger judges will remember terribly cold contestants will remember great flying site Hartness hospitality Jason Shulman will remember being first have name trophy inaugural event privilege attending reporting second Masters World Aerobatic Championship will held same site October 1997 See C HOBBIES Order Line 1-800-309-8314 Info Line 412-795-9344 24hr Fax Order line 412-798-9857 Everyday Low Low Hitec Prices HAVE IT YOUR WAY! will customize Hitec Radio Up grade servos no servos /Tx Focus 4 FM w14 HS-30013195 Focus 6 FM w14 HS-30015795 Flash 5 FM w14 HS-42217995 Prism 7XF FM w14 HS-42222195 Prism7XS FM w/Spec w14 HS-42230995 Prism 7X FM wlSpectra Tx only19995 Spectra Module Prism 710995 Choice 4 crystals w/Spectra2895 RDC Supreme Rx wlcrystal6295 535 Micro Rx wlcrystal6795 HS-60 Super Micro 16 ozlin3895 HS-80 Sub Micro 31 ozlin2495 HS-80 MG Sub Micro w/metal gears3895 HS101 Mini 24 ozlin2195 HS-101 MG Mini wlMetal gears3295 HS-205 BB Super mini 43 ozlin2795 HS-205 MG Super mini wlmetal gear 3895 HS-300 Super Sport 42 ozlin1095 HS-422 Pro-servo 43 ozlin1395 HS425 BB Pro w/dual ball bearings1995 HS-525 BB Hi Speed 47 oz/m3595 HS-545 BB Hi Torque 62 ozlin3595 HS-605 BB Hi Torque 77 oz/in3595 HS-605 MG Ultra Torque4695 HS-615 MG Super Torque lO7oz/m4696 HS-700 BB Giant Scale 133 oz2995 HS-705 MG Super Giant 161 oz/in4295 HS-75 BB Retract 90 ozlin3995 HS-725 BB Sad winch 161 ozlin4895 HS-805 BB Mega 224 ozlin4895 CALL FOR SUPER SAITO PRICES Full Service Hobby Store Competitive Pricing everything Shipping & Handling. Continental USA Most Orders Shipped 24 hrs total Satisfaction Guaranteed Join long list regular customers come visit new store located just 15 minutes East Pittsburgh J & C Hobbies 100 Street Penn Hills PA 15235 Hours M-F 9 9 Sat 9 5 Visa/Mastercard/Discover Accepted Prices Subject Change Notice
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/03
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 42, 43
THE BIG IRON GATES Hartness Estate Greenville South Carolina opened modeling world event never seen before part country inaugural Masters World Aerobatic Championship took place October 3-5 1996 Hartness Field promises annual affair years come purpose bring eastern part United States skillful flying some best RC aerobatic pilots years Tournament Champions TOC held other year Las Vegas has attracted worlds top RC aerobatic pilots high-dollar prizes According Masters host Pat Hartness event such can successful such prizes good example annual Joe Nail IMAA event attracts hundreds IMAAers However case winner Jason Shulman proudly displays trophy presented receives traveling trophy his three days effort did outstanding job year spent planning event Pat Hartness Kirby McKinney Mike Gregory Bob Sadler others better known Hartness crew did outstanding job event organization format Don Lowe past president AMA lent knowledgeable past Pattern judging experience Known Unknown programs pilot required fly Known program consists specific set maneuvers performed within certain time element distance area known box Unknown freestyle program presented pilot program judged originality 40 Model Aviation engraved has return following year No question about Pat Hartness counting ego factor successful Kirk Gray kneels down start Cardin Extra 300 Raiko Potter revs up engine prepares flight Jason possibility racking up few points Shulman does holding Raiko finished 19th Gerald Neel third place does slow low knife-edge Cardin Extra 300 during Unknown programs March 1997 41 Frank Noll Jr makes low flyby smoke during Saturday flyoff Outstanding Freestyle program third-place finish Dean Koger sixth-place winner brings 46% Giles 200 perfect landing 3W 120 power Chip Hydes Lanier Extra 300 placed fifth Nose section rebuilt site after damage fuel line air leak versatility execution maneuvers counting heavy 50% toward final score Having successful first event like betting bird going fly off fence first just cant sure stan Invitations sent out approximately 30 top experienced pilots recommendations some local Pattern pilots Twenty responded making up group competed Im sure attraction will catch following years event becomes better known THE WEATHER Well October South Carolina certainly unpredictable Thursday super Light winds partly cloudy temperature high 70s However cold front passed through Thursday night Saturday jackets temperature dropped 15 degrees below normal dont think Don Lowe ever stopped shaking cold windy sunny six judges Dave Brown current AMA president Don Lowe past AMA president Ron Chidgey Al Tuttle Don Peck Dick Smith well respected knowledgeable regard judging Pattern maneuvers dedicated responsible task perform must have pure torture sitting out cold teary eyes strained upward staring sunny sky commented Dave Brown Most airplanes flown Extra 300s couple Extra 260s Laser 200s three 46% Giles 200s unusual airplane noted 35% German Staudacher powered 3W-80 42 Model Aviation * Unusual Staudacher flown David Hoppes placed 20th neat-looking airplane Well expect see future events new breed aerobatic airplanes 46% scale Giles 200 flown second place Frank Noll Jr Frank has 32 years flying experience Warren Thomas tries one-wheel landing Giles 200one three models type event Warren finished ninth man himself Pat Hartness took time out get refueled Hospitality superb event took year plan seven finalists line up before Saturday flyoff group 158 years flying experience flying outstanding despite cold windy conditions flown David Hoppes majority engines used German 3W-70 80 120 depending size airplane Menz wooden prop almost universally used THE FIRST TWO DAYS Thursday Friday 20 pilots able fly four Known two Unknown elimination programs went very smoothly airplane air a time no need transmitter impound pilots used pin board control frequencies drew numbers determine order flightline done after round As elimination scores posted got first glimpse made final cut Saturdays flying top seven made flyoff order place Jason Shulman Chip Hyde Frank Noll Kirk Gray Gerald Neel Robert Elliot Dean Koger pilots would Masters World Aerobatic Champion SATURDAY MORNING cold windy sunny Everybody excited because day flying skills sharp everyone best went simply great pilots really turned Two Known two Unknown rounds flown Unknown freestyle flights choreographed musicfrom Bad Bone William Tell Overture Some very original Frank Noll Jr did outstanding freestyle program About three-quarters way music stoppedso did engine way down did poweroff snaps rolls loops four-point rolls As about land airplane some twenty feet above ground did four-point roll perfect landing Though flights during three days minor incident took place end Known program Friday Chip Hyde lost engine very low altitude airplane went down over hill hit bump jumped small creek hit bank far side Damage entirely nose section Although Chip standby airplane felt comfortable what flying Steve Hoyt friend Dean pitched stripped covering rebuilt front-end damage Luckily found some covering match Crew chief Wayne Voyles installed hardware airplane airworthy 31/2 hours test-flown early following morning ready Saturdays final cause engine failure determined air leak fuel line Friday night pilots guests treated Seafood Supreme Banquet Hartness hanger Lobster shrimp crab legs fixings enjoyed also time talk over days events socialize next roaring bonfire honor winning first Masters World Aerobatic championship went young man named Jason Shulman Jason did outstanding job flyoff two perfect scores Known flights Jason bright rising star expect see him future close race third through fifth places nine points separation Chip Hyde man experience consistent scores enough make top finished disappointing fifth flying experience would have expected him top three places however judges didnt see way first Masters World Aerobatic Championship now over Hartness crew happy pilot response general way things turned out Memories inaugural will linger judges will remember terribly cold contestants will remember great flying site Hartness hospitality Jason Shulman will remember being first have name trophy inaugural event privilege attending reporting second Masters World Aerobatic Championship will held same site October 1997 See C HOBBIES Order Line 1-800-309-8314 Info Line 412-795-9344 24hr Fax Order line 412-798-9857 Everyday Low Low Hitec Prices HAVE IT YOUR WAY! will customize Hitec Radio Up grade servos no servos /Tx Focus 4 FM w14 HS-30013195 Focus 6 FM w14 HS-30015795 Flash 5 FM w14 HS-42217995 Prism 7XF FM w14 HS-42222195 Prism7XS FM w/Spec w14 HS-42230995 Prism 7X FM wlSpectra Tx only19995 Spectra Module Prism 710995 Choice 4 crystals w/Spectra2895 RDC Supreme Rx wlcrystal6295 535 Micro Rx wlcrystal6795 HS-60 Super Micro 16 ozlin3895 HS-80 Sub Micro 31 ozlin2495 HS-80 MG Sub Micro w/metal gears3895 HS101 Mini 24 ozlin2195 HS-101 MG Mini wlMetal gears3295 HS-205 BB Super mini 43 ozlin2795 HS-205 MG Super mini wlmetal gear 3895 HS-300 Super Sport 42 ozlin1095 HS-422 Pro-servo 43 ozlin1395 HS425 BB Pro w/dual ball bearings1995 HS-525 BB Hi Speed 47 oz/m3595 HS-545 BB Hi Torque 62 ozlin3595 HS-605 BB Hi Torque 77 oz/in3595 HS-605 MG Ultra Torque4695 HS-615 MG Super Torque lO7oz/m4696 HS-700 BB Giant Scale 133 oz2995 HS-705 MG Super Giant 161 oz/in4295 HS-75 BB Retract 90 ozlin3995 HS-725 BB Sad winch 161 ozlin4895 HS-805 BB Mega 224 ozlin4895 CALL FOR SUPER SAITO PRICES Full Service Hobby Store Competitive Pricing everything Shipping & Handling. Continental USA Most Orders Shipped 24 hrs total Satisfaction Guaranteed Join long list regular customers come visit new store located just 15 minutes East Pittsburgh J & C Hobbies 100 Street Penn Hills PA 15235 Hours M-F 9 9 Sat 9 5 Visa/Mastercard/Discover Accepted Prices Subject Change Notice
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/03
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 42, 43
THE BIG IRON GATES Hartness Estate Greenville South Carolina opened modeling world event never seen before part country inaugural Masters World Aerobatic Championship took place October 3-5 1996 Hartness Field promises annual affair years come purpose bring eastern part United States skillful flying some best RC aerobatic pilots years Tournament Champions TOC held other year Las Vegas has attracted worlds top RC aerobatic pilots high-dollar prizes According Masters host Pat Hartness event such can successful such prizes good example annual Joe Nail IMAA event attracts hundreds IMAAers However case winner Jason Shulman proudly displays trophy presented receives traveling trophy his three days effort did outstanding job year spent planning event Pat Hartness Kirby McKinney Mike Gregory Bob Sadler others better known Hartness crew did outstanding job event organization format Don Lowe past president AMA lent knowledgeable past Pattern judging experience Known Unknown programs pilot required fly Known program consists specific set maneuvers performed within certain time element distance area known box Unknown freestyle program presented pilot program judged originality 40 Model Aviation engraved has return following year No question about Pat Hartness counting ego factor successful Kirk Gray kneels down start Cardin Extra 300 Raiko Potter revs up engine prepares flight Jason possibility racking up few points Shulman does holding Raiko finished 19th Gerald Neel third place does slow low knife-edge Cardin Extra 300 during Unknown programs March 1997 41 Frank Noll Jr makes low flyby smoke during Saturday flyoff Outstanding Freestyle program third-place finish Dean Koger sixth-place winner brings 46% Giles 200 perfect landing 3W 120 power Chip Hydes Lanier Extra 300 placed fifth Nose section rebuilt site after damage fuel line air leak versatility execution maneuvers counting heavy 50% toward final score Having successful first event like betting bird going fly off fence first just cant sure stan Invitations sent out approximately 30 top experienced pilots recommendations some local Pattern pilots Twenty responded making up group competed Im sure attraction will catch following years event becomes better known THE WEATHER Well October South Carolina certainly unpredictable Thursday super Light winds partly cloudy temperature high 70s However cold front passed through Thursday night Saturday jackets temperature dropped 15 degrees below normal dont think Don Lowe ever stopped shaking cold windy sunny six judges Dave Brown current AMA president Don Lowe past AMA president Ron Chidgey Al Tuttle Don Peck Dick Smith well respected knowledgeable regard judging Pattern maneuvers dedicated responsible task perform must have pure torture sitting out cold teary eyes strained upward staring sunny sky commented Dave Brown Most airplanes flown Extra 300s couple Extra 260s Laser 200s three 46% Giles 200s unusual airplane noted 35% German Staudacher powered 3W-80 42 Model Aviation * Unusual Staudacher flown David Hoppes placed 20th neat-looking airplane Well expect see future events new breed aerobatic airplanes 46% scale Giles 200 flown second place Frank Noll Jr Frank has 32 years flying experience Warren Thomas tries one-wheel landing Giles 200one three models type event Warren finished ninth man himself Pat Hartness took time out get refueled Hospitality superb event took year plan seven finalists line up before Saturday flyoff group 158 years flying experience flying outstanding despite cold windy conditions flown David Hoppes majority engines used German 3W-70 80 120 depending size airplane Menz wooden prop almost universally used THE FIRST TWO DAYS Thursday Friday 20 pilots able fly four Known two Unknown elimination programs went very smoothly airplane air a time no need transmitter impound pilots used pin board control frequencies drew numbers determine order flightline done after round As elimination scores posted got first glimpse made final cut Saturdays flying top seven made flyoff order place Jason Shulman Chip Hyde Frank Noll Kirk Gray Gerald Neel Robert Elliot Dean Koger pilots would Masters World Aerobatic Champion SATURDAY MORNING cold windy sunny Everybody excited because day flying skills sharp everyone best went simply great pilots really turned Two Known two Unknown rounds flown Unknown freestyle flights choreographed musicfrom Bad Bone William Tell Overture Some very original Frank Noll Jr did outstanding freestyle program About three-quarters way music stoppedso did engine way down did poweroff snaps rolls loops four-point rolls As about land airplane some twenty feet above ground did four-point roll perfect landing Though flights during three days minor incident took place end Known program Friday Chip Hyde lost engine very low altitude airplane went down over hill hit bump jumped small creek hit bank far side Damage entirely nose section Although Chip standby airplane felt comfortable what flying Steve Hoyt friend Dean pitched stripped covering rebuilt front-end damage Luckily found some covering match Crew chief Wayne Voyles installed hardware airplane airworthy 31/2 hours test-flown early following morning ready Saturdays final cause engine failure determined air leak fuel line Friday night pilots guests treated Seafood Supreme Banquet Hartness hanger Lobster shrimp crab legs fixings enjoyed also time talk over days events socialize next roaring bonfire honor winning first Masters World Aerobatic championship went young man named Jason Shulman Jason did outstanding job flyoff two perfect scores Known flights Jason bright rising star expect see him future close race third through fifth places nine points separation Chip Hyde man experience consistent scores enough make top finished disappointing fifth flying experience would have expected him top three places however judges didnt see way first Masters World Aerobatic Championship now over Hartness crew happy pilot response general way things turned out Memories inaugural will linger judges will remember terribly cold contestants will remember great flying site Hartness hospitality Jason Shulman will remember being first have name trophy inaugural event privilege attending reporting second Masters World Aerobatic Championship will held same site October 1997 See C HOBBIES Order Line 1-800-309-8314 Info Line 412-795-9344 24hr Fax Order line 412-798-9857 Everyday Low Low Hitec Prices HAVE IT YOUR WAY! will customize Hitec Radio Up grade servos no servos /Tx Focus 4 FM w14 HS-30013195 Focus 6 FM w14 HS-30015795 Flash 5 FM w14 HS-42217995 Prism 7XF FM w14 HS-42222195 Prism7XS FM w/Spec w14 HS-42230995 Prism 7X FM wlSpectra Tx only19995 Spectra Module Prism 710995 Choice 4 crystals w/Spectra2895 RDC Supreme Rx wlcrystal6295 535 Micro Rx wlcrystal6795 HS-60 Super Micro 16 ozlin3895 HS-80 Sub Micro 31 ozlin2495 HS-80 MG Sub Micro w/metal gears3895 HS101 Mini 24 ozlin2195 HS-101 MG Mini wlMetal gears3295 HS-205 BB Super mini 43 ozlin2795 HS-205 MG Super mini wlmetal gear 3895 HS-300 Super Sport 42 ozlin1095 HS-422 Pro-servo 43 ozlin1395 HS425 BB Pro w/dual ball bearings1995 HS-525 BB Hi Speed 47 oz/m3595 HS-545 BB Hi Torque 62 ozlin3595 HS-605 BB Hi Torque 77 oz/in3595 HS-605 MG Ultra Torque4695 HS-615 MG Super Torque lO7oz/m4696 HS-700 BB Giant Scale 133 oz2995 HS-705 MG Super Giant 161 oz/in4295 HS-75 BB Retract 90 ozlin3995 HS-725 BB Sad winch 161 ozlin4895 HS-805 BB Mega 224 ozlin4895 CALL FOR SUPER SAITO PRICES Full Service Hobby Store Competitive Pricing everything Shipping & Handling. Continental USA Most Orders Shipped 24 hrs total Satisfaction Guaranteed Join long list regular customers come visit new store located just 15 minutes East Pittsburgh J & C Hobbies 100 Street Penn Hills PA 15235 Hours M-F 9 9 Sat 9 5 Visa/Mastercard/Discover Accepted Prices Subject Change Notice