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An invitation Peoples Republic China presented fantastic opportunity small group AMA members compete top Chinese fliers FF CL events freely exchange aeromodeling information author found Chinese have reached high state perfection model ing eventE Clarence Haught Left Nordic flier Lee Hines L assists Bob Baron assembling CLAuiuutudcsentry entire US group worked together events making competition easier enjoyable Baron member current US World Champs team Right Carl Dodge hangs Speed model pull tested wound up 51 km/hr slowerthan competition Dodge built own engine did Chinese 84 Model Aviation Left No1 LiangYue didnt know would first A-2 piowastaken priortothe Tirsi rouna riyomrrouna rain no ama 224 sec Right Yues modei featured two-stage handmade timer buiit-in backup system Short nose readiiy apparent Left Chin Ra s pit stop pitman wmmn usual pressure muei mann smrappea nis arm uum mar pining mianap Inc US team would have won Right Nelson-powered Chinese FF Power model folding prop handmade flight timerwith auto start IN APRIL 1984 Chinese Aeronautical Sports Association Peoples Repub lic China issued unprecedented vitation Academy Model Aero nautics send aeromodeling team China FlA Nordic FiB Wakefield FiC Power Free Flight competi tions F2A Speed F2B Aerobatics F2C Team Race Control Line competitions invitation two fliers event except Speed two officials Team members would pay own way China Chinese Aeronautical Sports Association bearing costs during two-week stay China beginning June 14 ending June 30 Due inadequate time conduct team selection competition plus lack official AMA status team letter explaining invitation sent known FAI participants Interested parties contact AMA HQ cause personal expense time restraints response adequate overwhelming Screening selection potential team members conducted AMA assistance special terest groupsNFFS PAMPA etc early May teams C Wayne Drake Lee Hines FlA George Schroedter Bob White FlB Bob Sifleet Clarence Haught FlC Carl Dodge F2A Bob Whitely Robert Baron F2B John McCollum Tom Knoppi F2C plus Free Flight official CC Johnson AMA President John Grigg selected time very little known either about Chinese aeromodeling what about take place AMA individ ual members known details would have massive preparations Academy Herculean efforts modelers selected participate what turned out modeling-travel ing experience lifetime Chinese virtually bestowed diplo matic status team Im sure Presi dent Reagan shown cour tesy eventually got point careful ask anything absolutely needed lest Chinese move mountains accommodate us moment arrival Beijing Peking departure Shanghai accompanied officials Chinese Aeronautical Sports Association Secretary General Xu Guoan Deputy Director Judges Committee Huang Yong hang also happens editor Chinese Model Airplane magazine also ably guided Chow Jian-xiong Left Huang Yong hang key figure arrangements tor hine5e-American compe titions deputy director Aeromodel Judge Committee Aeronautical Sportasan editor Chinese ModelAiiplane magazine Right Din Zen Qian Li Quan Qiang flew Beijing victory final race time 73654 against 74018 US Left FP Team Manager CC Johnson L updates records Desert Fox Wayne Drake relaxes before Round 3 interpreter Chow Jian Xiong waits patiently chase vehicle provided forth US teams use Right Pre-competltion Teem Race model processing Tom Knoppi awaits turn Chou Jian Xlong Ministry Culture AMA President John Grlgg extreme right watch proceedings Ministry Culture third group Americans Chow toured through China Im sure wonders about modelers Having read struggled through accounts team travels distant shores let simply say sightseeing tours Great Wall Summer Palace Ming Tombs Palace Museum other fascinating places overwhelming beyond belief However report about model aviation competi tions China Since 1978 has strong gov ernmental interest activities nature build good healthy attitudes competitive technical skills As such aeromodeling encouraged schools early age natural pyramid evolves high aptitude top Materi als coaches provided throughout 30 provinces resultant top modelers emerging compete na tional level individuals malnly students late teens early 20s innovative method installing motor Chinese Wakefield model utilizes stuffing stick mounted model box Motor affixed stick model lowered above Note extra-forward vei tical fin location particular model devote spare time aeromodel ing sense professional modelers sponsorship way becoming engineers scien tists technologists few may become aeromodeling coaches position now held older modelers no longer compete Chinese modelers quite amazed advanced age US team members ranging mid-30s 65 Because provincial level ac tivities influence coaches models various provinces similar design model boxes appeared identical design often differed considerably other provinces could generally state quality models outstanding very much state art World influences could detected nearly models Chinese fast learners very serious about what undertake very evident modeling skills Free Flight competition held Zibo Airfield Shandong Province training base operations shut down two weeks preparation Chinese Nationals field 2000-meIN Left Fourth place A-2 went Zhu Wenhal Model features complex wing structure Chinese version Seelig timer Above Zhus model hasa faur-piecewing piugstogetheratthe dihedral break shown Note turbulator behind wing LE Left Chinese FF Power model has all-metal front end including pylon Folding prop has metei hub carbon-fiber blades Right Another uses metal pan engine mount typical CL Speed models Chinese making own version Seelig timer Left CL Aerobatics winner Zhang Xlan Dong built 5cc engine model features two-piece removable wing demountuble tail surfaces handmade three-blade prop Right Niu An Lin flew attractive model fourth place Aerobatics two qualification rounds two final rounds weatherwas quite warm wind variable photographs author ter-diameter circle absolutely flat sod surrounded farm land smattering small trees has greatest Free Flight sites world Motorcycle sidecar chasing provided use complete Chinese drivers team two individuals three classes compete first three best com petitors 1983 Nationals respective event individual basis five-man contest competi tion general entry Hying would international FAX rules flown seven one-hour rounds plus flyoffs initial arrival China welcomed no less two official banquets Beijing hosted Shi Dao vice-president Aeronautical Sports Association another Zibo hosted Wong Jiu Shan president ASA Shandong Province real impact model aviation China became apparent June 20 asked attend official opening ceremony Bob Baron would fly demonstration flight Control Line Aerobatics way field bus noted ever-increasing number pedestrians point mile field sea people opened up bus ap proached closed behind Could people going airfield Indeed opening ceremony model demonstrations Control Line Aerobatics Combat Radio Con trol Pattern multiple parachute jumps observed dozens local ficials dignitariesand over 100000 yes thats right hundred thousand spectators say overwhelmed would understatement decade FXA Nordic flown June 21 weather during first four rounds overcast quite good abundant lift resulting maxes As day drew weather bexan deteriorate driz zle good air became harder iden tify modelers stayed line long time before releasing weak dications During Round 3 Hines maxed Drake down 225 eliminating chances flyoff rounds Chinese Team Members Guo Wu Zhu Wenhai dropped time Rounds 5 6 leaving Liang Yue Lee Hines flyoff Liang Yue did 224 against Hines 109 winning Chinese Hines strong second overall Chinese Nordics quite typical seen top-level meet used circle tow course com October 1984 87 Left Liu Dong Ylng ZhaoYaoTang relax beforethe first heatwith theirstable models Team Racing two rounds flown select teams final race Right Bob Whitely does surgery Aerobatics model repair control system damaged pull-test scale slipped After check flight Bob back contest Left few Rossi engines seen Chinese models Exhausting through th carved hand laminated wood Note stress wrinkles planes metal-clad wing Right Quality o uiu Chines Aerobatics models high typical models class world over Elaborate paint schemes add much interest Zhu Yao Nan Left Tao nang reacnes rortne prop wniie noiaing Tully-wound Waketleld motor Chinese winding stooges close ground Note winglets tip panels Motor tube made spiral-laminated balsa Right Hightech Chinese Wakefield features aluminum motor tube timer-actuated tall surfaces low pylon machined prop hub spinner Bycontrast American Wakeswerethe essence simplicity petitors very good physical con dition enabling seek out good air Chinese tow hooks high quality very light Most used very light unlatching tension opposed typical American hook Several examples wings joined dihedral break seen allowed shorter model boxes due four-piece wing Joiners aluminum bar stock plugging rein forced main panel spars Wakefield started out bad news Bob White down 149 sec Bob suffered hick ~in hi Aund 88 Model Aviation George Schroedter maxed seven rounds reach flyoff Chinese fliers Wang Chaorong Zhang Tao Li Nan George posted flyoff rounds 240 249 against Wang Chaorongs 240 257 another second place US Chinese Wakefields complex utilizing timer-activated surfaces two American modelers used basic simplicity extent fuse dethermalizing performance Chinese models very good due partly control power burst via adjustable surfaces largely due apparent high quality Chinese rubber Some samples rub ber brought back Wakefield fliers testing George Champion Model Products trying make ar rangements import rubber US Chinese also making own clockwork timers Nordic Power including special FlB version Samples timers given member US team will un doubtedly reviewed some magazine columnists although doubtful will become widely available outside China Power day brought bad news US team neither Sifleet nor Haught made flyoff being down 29 26 sec respectively Dong Chunlai posted 240 300 263 first place flyoff rounds Chen Kongsheng did 240 275 second Li Yua Ming managed 240 261 third Again Chinese models defi nitely state art high aspectratio wings aluminum wing skins metal front ends etc entries Nearly Chinese models used bunt system transition system very efficient goes well models ADove McCoIIum Knoppi took two Team Race models support gear box strong model box compact lightweight essential Right Le Yue Mings Power model sheeted surfaces Left TOCflflIO5I OITYICUITICS KOPT UIfl TI ro OUT OT conienilon reeminerthi nor niu uarup nuuuu iaisiu ui competition Right Chinese FF Power modeiswere neatiyfabricated Note howthe ViT mechanism concealed much practicai fordrag reduction Left Winning Speed modei bY Zhu Yeng Nian has wing ot nearly meter iengindid 2754 km/hr good technical ex change between Speed fliers Right Chen Kangsheng second FAI Powerwith seven maxes fiyoffs 240 275 Model has open-structure wing stab Stab notch ciears fin Modeis within province simiiar different province province flown nearly straight up positive stabilizer incidence added momentarily engine cutoff resulting smooth leveloff glide portion flight few models got off-pattern dis astrous results winners technique mastered Chinese models launched overhand throw behind individuals back resulting near-vertical launch aided muscle power Its difficult ito describe visualize impressive watch opinion Chinese models getting 25% higher Power plants mostly Nelsons some Chinese engines pack models used folding props metal hubs sup porting molded carbon fiber-epoxy blades no forward stops depend ing centrifugal force hold blades proper track Conventional pro pellers hand carved modelers laminated hardwood board used weaving industry loom shuttles Laminations appear approximately 5mm thick As testimony level FIC flying Chinese Nationals 22 models made flyoff four lasting through six-minute round final round seven minutes postponed because darkness have excuse has lack prac US team beaten fairly tice time China being unfamiliar squarely quality officiating selecting good air among us timing beyond reproach we Continued page 172 Left LI Nan piacea tourmn waeneia witn seven maxes ana 1 mne flyoff Au Chi nese filers young oider modeiers become coaches Right Team Race engines finailsts disassembied checked proper size after race faster US model bad break pits using castor oii instead Klotz may have factor October 1984 89 VIDEO PROGRAMS 1 BASIC CONSTRUCTION FOR BEGINNERS IN RIC In 2 BASIC FLIGHT TRAINING FOR BEGINNERS IN RIC 60 MIn ProfessIonal step step Instruction Z 3 THEWORLDOFMODELAVIATIONBOMIn Expos Static Displays Scale AMA NATS much 4 OSHKOSH OVERVIEW55 MIn Workshops Static Dispisys Warbirds Airshows RENT 1495 1395 1395 1295 BUY 4995 4495 4495 3995 NEW PROGRAMS EACH MONTH-3 Day Rental- Program No1 5 Days Ordering intormation Send Check Money Order full purchase price EACH program ordered Shipping Charge $450 covers both ways Illinois residents include 8 per cent tax II rental balance will refunded upon return programs Programs may rented wioption purchase Allow 10 days checks clear SEND ORDERS TO ACADEMY OF AVIATION RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT PO Box 428139 3128740456 Chicago IL 6O642 ChinalHaught Continued page 89 some very best air pickers yet unable get hang time Piggybacking seemed work best Chinese amused CC Johnsons electric bubble machine formal awards ceremony field closed Free Flight portion com petition winners awarded appropriatelyChina plates Control Line competitions F2A F2B F2C took place aeromod eling center Shanghai complex has nicely-arranged facilities Control Line well water tank pond area RC model boats main competi tion circle has three-meter-high chainlink fence safety shaded spec tator seating area plus practice circle parking lotthe latter also serving practice circle local host Chinese Aeronautical Sports Associa tion LeChung Yie attended need Monday June 25 set aside prac tice flying model processing training Aerobatics judges preparations required team quite busy Fuel mixed sup plied ingredients Models un packed made ready processing surprise occurred Bob Whitely unpacked beautiful Stunter find packing box baffle come loose crushed canopy quickly repaired practice flying began Model processing Speed Team Race thorough efficient everyone got enough practiceexcept Bob Baron would have liked another day Tuesday after another formal opening ceremony no huge crowd time fly ing commenced events flown rounds fenced circle F2A flown first F2B came next followed F2C F2A flown three rounds F2B two qualifying rounds two final rounds F2C two preliminary rounds final flown Chinese team members Control Line competitions members current World Championships team F2A Speed saw two Chinese American battle out asymmetrical models fairly burned up circle after leaving takeoff dollies tumbling end-over-end Timing does begin until competitor places control handle pylon continues 10 laps Asymmetrical models have wing inboard side circle half stabilizer-elevator outboard side look rather strange go fast cant see detail anyhow over Shu Yeng Ninan won 2754 kilometers per hour Carl Dodge turned 2697 Din Yi Po technical difficulties managed 244 km/hr F2B dealt Bob Whitely another surprise scale slipped during pull testing damaged control system requiring him cut model another repair Fortunately repair effec tive able participate Aero batics judgemental impressionistic event unlike other competitive events decided stopwatch attempt level out human factor five judges used high low scores tossed out middle three used establish official score first round showed judges favoring larger open pattern typical US placing emphasis smoothness cornering rather sharp radius thus placing superior new product makers Model Magic Filler new epoxy has formulated needs modeler mind Although 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OnlylAft Hrs 1719 89112031 weeks old last lifetime us fortunate enough par ticipate modeling experience lifetime will never forget China its people Somehow must reciprocate host Chinese team participate some major competitions view some country What better way could nations unite through universal language model aviation SAM ChampslStoufter Continued page 95 models feeling still upon us Good us favorable comment spark-ignition engines relatively inexpensive fuel burned fuel efficiency glow fuel small quantities 20 30 dollars per gallon versus unleaded gas $130 per gallon 70-weight oil $150 per quart expense model fly ing reduced through sparkignition engines comes spark-ignition fuel efficiency Tuesday afternoon time Woody Bartelt might have wished less fuel efficiency Super Cyke carrying 18cc fuel allot ment Buccaneer Buc last seen tiny speck booming thermal drifting towards Kenosha Lake Mich igan 20 miles away So far know model has yet found watched listened engine sound marveled 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An invitation Peoples Republic China presented fantastic opportunity small group AMA members compete top Chinese fliers FF CL events freely exchange aeromodeling information author found Chinese have reached high state perfection model ing eventE Clarence Haught Left Nordic flier Lee Hines L assists Bob Baron assembling CLAuiuutudcsentry entire US group worked together events making competition easier enjoyable Baron member current US World Champs team Right Carl Dodge hangs Speed model pull tested wound up 51 km/hr slowerthan competition Dodge built own engine did Chinese 84 Model Aviation Left No1 LiangYue didnt know would first A-2 piowastaken priortothe Tirsi rouna riyomrrouna rain no ama 224 sec Right Yues modei featured two-stage handmade timer buiit-in backup system Short nose readiiy apparent Left Chin Ra s pit stop pitman wmmn usual pressure muei mann smrappea nis arm uum mar pining mianap Inc US team would have won Right Nelson-powered Chinese FF Power model folding prop handmade flight timerwith auto start IN APRIL 1984 Chinese Aeronautical Sports Association Peoples Repub lic China issued unprecedented vitation Academy Model Aero nautics send aeromodeling team China FlA Nordic FiB Wakefield FiC Power Free Flight competi tions F2A Speed F2B Aerobatics F2C Team Race Control Line competitions invitation two fliers event except Speed two officials Team members would pay own way China Chinese Aeronautical Sports Association bearing costs during two-week stay China beginning June 14 ending June 30 Due inadequate time conduct team selection competition plus lack official AMA status team letter explaining invitation sent known FAI participants Interested parties contact AMA HQ cause personal expense time restraints response adequate overwhelming Screening selection potential team members conducted AMA assistance special terest groupsNFFS PAMPA etc early May teams C Wayne Drake Lee Hines FlA George Schroedter Bob White FlB Bob Sifleet Clarence Haught FlC Carl Dodge F2A Bob Whitely Robert Baron F2B John McCollum Tom Knoppi F2C plus Free Flight official CC Johnson AMA President John Grigg selected time very little known either about Chinese aeromodeling what about take place AMA individ ual members known details would have massive preparations Academy Herculean efforts modelers selected participate what turned out modeling-travel ing experience lifetime Chinese virtually bestowed diplo matic status team Im sure Presi dent Reagan shown cour tesy eventually got point careful ask anything absolutely needed lest Chinese move mountains accommodate us moment arrival Beijing Peking departure Shanghai accompanied officials Chinese Aeronautical Sports Association Secretary General Xu Guoan Deputy Director Judges Committee Huang Yong hang also happens editor Chinese Model Airplane magazine also ably guided Chow Jian-xiong Left Huang Yong hang key figure arrangements tor hine5e-American compe titions deputy director Aeromodel Judge Committee Aeronautical Sportasan editor Chinese ModelAiiplane magazine Right Din Zen Qian Li Quan Qiang flew Beijing victory final race time 73654 against 74018 US Left FP Team Manager CC Johnson L updates records Desert Fox Wayne Drake relaxes before Round 3 interpreter Chow Jian Xiong waits patiently chase vehicle provided forth US teams use Right Pre-competltion Teem Race model processing Tom Knoppi awaits turn Chou Jian Xlong Ministry Culture AMA President John Grlgg extreme right watch proceedings Ministry Culture third group Americans Chow toured through China Im sure wonders about modelers Having read struggled through accounts team travels distant shores let simply say sightseeing tours Great Wall Summer Palace Ming Tombs Palace Museum other fascinating places overwhelming beyond belief However report about model aviation competi tions China Since 1978 has strong gov ernmental interest activities nature build good healthy attitudes competitive technical skills As such aeromodeling encouraged schools early age natural pyramid evolves high aptitude top Materi als coaches provided throughout 30 provinces resultant top modelers emerging compete na tional level individuals malnly students late teens early 20s innovative method installing motor Chinese Wakefield model utilizes stuffing stick mounted model box Motor affixed stick model lowered above Note extra-forward vei tical fin location particular model devote spare time aeromodel ing sense professional modelers sponsorship way becoming engineers scien tists technologists few may become aeromodeling coaches position now held older modelers no longer compete Chinese modelers quite amazed advanced age US team members ranging mid-30s 65 Because provincial level ac tivities influence coaches models various provinces similar design model boxes appeared identical design often differed considerably other provinces could generally state quality models outstanding very much state art World influences could detected nearly models Chinese fast learners very serious about what undertake very evident modeling skills Free Flight competition held Zibo Airfield Shandong Province training base operations shut down two weeks preparation Chinese Nationals field 2000-meIN Left Fourth place A-2 went Zhu Wenhal Model features complex wing structure Chinese version Seelig timer Above Zhus model hasa faur-piecewing piugstogetheratthe dihedral break shown Note turbulator behind wing LE Left Chinese FF Power model has all-metal front end including pylon Folding prop has metei hub carbon-fiber blades Right Another uses metal pan engine mount typical CL Speed models Chinese making own version Seelig timer Left CL Aerobatics winner Zhang Xlan Dong built 5cc engine model features two-piece removable wing demountuble tail surfaces handmade three-blade prop Right Niu An Lin flew attractive model fourth place Aerobatics two qualification rounds two final rounds weatherwas quite warm wind variable photographs author ter-diameter circle absolutely flat sod surrounded farm land smattering small trees has greatest Free Flight sites world Motorcycle sidecar chasing provided use complete Chinese drivers team two individuals three classes compete first three best com petitors 1983 Nationals respective event individual basis five-man contest competi tion general entry Hying would international FAX rules flown seven one-hour rounds plus flyoffs initial arrival China welcomed no less two official banquets Beijing hosted Shi Dao vice-president Aeronautical Sports Association another Zibo hosted Wong Jiu Shan president ASA Shandong Province real impact model aviation China became apparent June 20 asked attend official opening ceremony Bob Baron would fly demonstration flight Control Line Aerobatics way field bus noted ever-increasing number pedestrians point mile field sea people opened up bus ap proached closed behind Could people going airfield Indeed opening ceremony model demonstrations Control Line Aerobatics Combat Radio Con trol Pattern multiple parachute jumps observed dozens local ficials dignitariesand over 100000 yes thats right hundred thousand spectators say overwhelmed would understatement decade FXA Nordic flown June 21 weather during first four rounds overcast quite good abundant lift resulting maxes As day drew weather bexan deteriorate driz zle good air became harder iden tify modelers stayed line long time before releasing weak dications During Round 3 Hines maxed Drake down 225 eliminating chances flyoff rounds Chinese Team Members Guo Wu Zhu Wenhai dropped time Rounds 5 6 leaving Liang Yue Lee Hines flyoff Liang Yue did 224 against Hines 109 winning Chinese Hines strong second overall Chinese Nordics quite typical seen top-level meet used circle tow course com October 1984 87 Left Liu Dong Ylng ZhaoYaoTang relax beforethe first heatwith theirstable models Team Racing two rounds flown select teams final race Right Bob Whitely does surgery Aerobatics model repair control system damaged pull-test scale slipped After check flight Bob back contest Left few Rossi engines seen Chinese models Exhausting through th carved hand laminated wood Note stress wrinkles planes metal-clad wing Right Quality o uiu Chines Aerobatics models high typical models class world over Elaborate paint schemes add much interest Zhu Yao Nan Left Tao nang reacnes rortne prop wniie noiaing Tully-wound Waketleld motor Chinese winding stooges close ground Note winglets tip panels Motor tube made spiral-laminated balsa Right Hightech Chinese Wakefield features aluminum motor tube timer-actuated tall surfaces low pylon machined prop hub spinner Bycontrast American Wakeswerethe essence simplicity petitors very good physical con dition enabling seek out good air Chinese tow hooks high quality very light Most used very light unlatching tension opposed typical American hook Several examples wings joined dihedral break seen allowed shorter model boxes due four-piece wing Joiners aluminum bar stock plugging rein forced main panel spars Wakefield started out bad news Bob White down 149 sec Bob suffered hick ~in hi Aund 88 Model Aviation George Schroedter maxed seven rounds reach flyoff Chinese fliers Wang Chaorong Zhang Tao Li Nan George posted flyoff rounds 240 249 against Wang Chaorongs 240 257 another second place US Chinese Wakefields complex utilizing timer-activated surfaces two American modelers used basic simplicity extent fuse dethermalizing performance Chinese models very good due partly control power burst via adjustable surfaces largely due apparent high quality Chinese rubber Some samples rub ber brought back Wakefield fliers testing George Champion Model Products trying make ar rangements import rubber US Chinese also making own clockwork timers Nordic Power including special FlB version Samples timers given member US team will un doubtedly reviewed some magazine columnists although doubtful will become widely available outside China Power day brought bad news US team neither Sifleet nor Haught made flyoff being down 29 26 sec respectively Dong Chunlai posted 240 300 263 first place flyoff rounds Chen Kongsheng did 240 275 second Li Yua Ming managed 240 261 third Again Chinese models defi nitely state art high aspectratio wings aluminum wing skins metal front ends etc entries Nearly Chinese models used bunt system transition system very efficient goes well models ADove McCoIIum Knoppi took two Team Race models support gear box strong model box compact lightweight essential Right Le Yue Mings Power model sheeted surfaces Left TOCflflIO5I OITYICUITICS KOPT UIfl TI ro OUT OT conienilon reeminerthi nor niu uarup nuuuu iaisiu ui competition Right Chinese FF Power modeiswere neatiyfabricated Note howthe ViT mechanism concealed much practicai fordrag reduction Left Winning Speed modei bY Zhu Yeng Nian has wing ot nearly meter iengindid 2754 km/hr good technical ex change between Speed fliers Right Chen Kangsheng second FAI Powerwith seven maxes fiyoffs 240 275 Model has open-structure wing stab Stab notch ciears fin Modeis within province simiiar different province province flown nearly straight up positive stabilizer incidence added momentarily engine cutoff resulting smooth leveloff glide portion flight few models got off-pattern dis astrous results winners technique mastered Chinese models launched overhand throw behind individuals back resulting near-vertical launch aided muscle power Its difficult ito describe visualize impressive watch opinion Chinese models getting 25% higher Power plants mostly Nelsons some Chinese engines pack models used folding props metal hubs sup porting molded carbon fiber-epoxy blades no forward stops depend ing centrifugal force hold blades proper track Conventional pro pellers hand carved modelers laminated hardwood board used weaving industry loom shuttles Laminations appear approximately 5mm thick As testimony level FIC flying Chinese Nationals 22 models made flyoff four lasting through six-minute round final round seven minutes postponed because darkness have excuse has lack prac US team beaten fairly tice time China being unfamiliar squarely quality officiating selecting good air among us timing beyond reproach we Continued page 172 Left LI Nan piacea tourmn waeneia witn seven maxes ana 1 mne flyoff Au Chi nese filers young oider modeiers become coaches Right Team Race engines finailsts disassembied checked proper size after race faster US model bad break pits using castor oii instead Klotz may have factor October 1984 89 VIDEO PROGRAMS 1 BASIC CONSTRUCTION FOR BEGINNERS IN RIC In 2 BASIC FLIGHT TRAINING FOR BEGINNERS IN RIC 60 MIn ProfessIonal step step Instruction Z 3 THEWORLDOFMODELAVIATIONBOMIn Expos Static Displays Scale AMA NATS much 4 OSHKOSH OVERVIEW55 MIn Workshops Static Dispisys Warbirds Airshows RENT 1495 1395 1395 1295 BUY 4995 4495 4495 3995 NEW PROGRAMS EACH MONTH-3 Day Rental- Program No1 5 Days Ordering intormation Send Check Money Order full purchase price EACH program ordered Shipping Charge $450 covers both ways Illinois residents include 8 per cent tax II rental balance will refunded upon return programs Programs may rented wioption purchase Allow 10 days checks clear SEND ORDERS TO ACADEMY OF AVIATION RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT PO Box 428139 3128740456 Chicago IL 6O642 ChinalHaught Continued page 89 some very best air pickers yet unable get hang time Piggybacking seemed work best Chinese amused CC Johnsons electric bubble machine formal awards ceremony field closed Free Flight portion com petition winners awarded appropriatelyChina plates Control Line competitions F2A F2B F2C took place aeromod eling center Shanghai complex has nicely-arranged facilities Control Line well water tank pond area RC model boats main competi tion circle has three-meter-high chainlink fence safety shaded spec tator seating area plus practice circle parking lotthe latter also serving practice circle local host Chinese Aeronautical Sports Associa tion LeChung Yie attended need Monday June 25 set aside prac tice flying model processing training Aerobatics judges preparations required team quite busy Fuel mixed sup plied ingredients Models un packed made ready processing surprise occurred Bob Whitely unpacked beautiful Stunter find packing box baffle come loose crushed canopy quickly repaired practice flying began Model processing Speed Team Race thorough efficient everyone got enough practiceexcept Bob Baron would have liked another day Tuesday after another formal opening ceremony no huge crowd time fly ing commenced events flown rounds fenced circle F2A flown first F2B came next followed F2C F2A flown three rounds F2B two qualifying rounds two final rounds F2C two preliminary rounds final flown Chinese team members Control Line competitions members current World Championships team F2A Speed saw two Chinese American battle out asymmetrical models fairly burned up circle after leaving takeoff dollies tumbling end-over-end Timing does begin until competitor places control handle pylon continues 10 laps Asymmetrical models have wing inboard side circle half stabilizer-elevator outboard side look rather strange go fast cant see detail anyhow over Shu Yeng Ninan won 2754 kilometers per hour Carl Dodge turned 2697 Din Yi Po technical difficulties managed 244 km/hr F2B dealt Bob Whitely another surprise scale slipped during pull testing damaged control system requiring him cut model another repair Fortunately repair effec tive able participate Aero batics judgemental impressionistic event unlike other competitive events decided stopwatch attempt level out human factor five judges used high low scores tossed out middle three used establish official score first round showed judges favoring larger open pattern typical US placing emphasis smoothness cornering rather sharp radius thus placing superior new product makers Model Magic Filler new epoxy has formulated needs modeler mind Although glue sets 8 mm manufacturer suggests parts clamped 20 mm full strength may reached somewhat longer time epoxy dries filled white texture properly used will form bonds stronger wood being bonded strength tests show wood test articles fracture failnot epoxy joint major plus factor product set sandable carveablel has excellent gap-filing proper ties used fill large voids Its texture such carves sands ike basswood Epoxy Plus should available local hobby dealer contact man ufacturer address given above 172 Model Aviation K VItNNM Win Big Watch FREE drawings AARD product review product review product review Power Soar New Heights Send self-addressed stamped envelope catalog ap plication notes Leisure 11 Deerspringllrvine/CA 92714 LT-50 GEAR MOTOR Leisures Gear Drive conversion 31 powerful LT-50 develops up 2 lbs static trhrust Gear Drive also features ball bearing Delrinlbrass gearing glass loaded polyCarbonate housing Epoxy Plus 6 fI oz @ $895 Model Magic Products Inc PO Box 19784 St Paul MN 55119 tel 715/425-1397 LEOS LASER *JR STICK World Aerobatic Champion Ideal Trainer i Top Quality Epoxy Glass Fuse Ae Oststemiiq Boise & Fees Kit lag Cowl l Pants inum Land sg Gear 72 Weg Spec Wing Aree 1050 sq Foam Wing90 Span Wag oe Assembly Time Area 1440 sq indies 5 12 lbs Balsa Finish Kit Keg neS e 7513 Complete Step Step 95 structions PicturesIsPLUS Weight 16-20 lbs9P N SHIPPING Engine 2-4 HPDirect Sales Only OMING SOON 99 PLUS 7 USHIPPINGTurbo BD Trainer Direct Sales OnlyW40&25sizes Manufacturers Quality KitsRear 3405 Cleveland Ave SW Phone 246 484-6810 484-4374 RO LEfland Large Scale EnginesCanton OH 44707 US team low first-round standings Bob Baron managed adapt maneuvers judges liking gradually brought final score up 5974 points good enough second place compared Zhang Xian Dongs 6021 Zhu Yao Nan racked up 5892 points third Niu An Lin 5830 placing fourth Bob Whitely turning 5676 Aerobatics models very high quality Winner Zhangs model fea tured two-piece removable wings detach able fin stabilizer assembly hand crafted three-blade wooden propeller 8cc engine built himself entire model fit small suitcase-type model box Team Racing has lots spectator ap peal everyone got spirit urging team event requires good model good flier also excellent pitman ability work well together fast airplane cant win quick efficient pit stops same token good mechanic cannot get model back air ac ceptable time has chase over circle catch pilot must put model exactly right spot time competitive China fielded four teams US effect two teams flying twice different models two preliminary rounds sorted teams down two Chinese teams US team preliminary times 3 mm 42 sec 3 mm 36 sec against Din Zen Gian/Li Quan Qiang 3 mm 42 sec 4 mm 0 sec Lio Dong Ying/ Zhao Yao Tand 4 mm 0 sec 3 mm 51 sec team John McCollum /Tom Knoppi definitely competitive bad break during pit stop kept faster model 7 mm 40 sec 4 sec slower Din Li 7 mm 36 sec Liu Zhao finished third 8 mm 56 sec An awards ceremony d wound up day presentations beautiful vases winners July 27 an informal symposium C6ntinued page 176 took nie nths build ths rriodeland Weht launch it5 first -flj9ht m hands ot4dnt let o October1984 173 UUMPLII E Ku hLUAI INUL LESSENGINESPROPELLER______ ~UU * SHIP Th SWEITZER ENTERPRISES PO BOX 834 HILLSBORO 7123 F 364O-51O C 3 SHEETS Q 3ft 8ff LJ w gapaeL 76 Wingspan QUADRA PoweredPRICE T 4 SHEETS 3 Its aft 35OOPPD p HOGand AHALF L ____ __________ PLANS COMPLETE WING SHOWN N FEATURE ERIAL LIST S COCKPIT & MARKING DETAIL PRICE INCLUDES MAILING TUBE ADD $400 FOR AIRMAIL S u sCALE 60- 60 IGINE 8x12 COLOR PHOTO HOG Fiberglass Cowl & Accessory 1984 Catalog Pak Available Soon $150 - FOREIGN OVERSEAS ORDERS ADD $1600 informational exchange held Shanghai Aeromodeling Center language barrier much technical information exchanged models disassembled examined curi ous intensely interested eyes Indeed aeromodeling universal language symposium followed tour modelers building own engines 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OnlylAft Hrs 1719 89112031 weeks old last lifetime us fortunate enough par ticipate modeling experience lifetime will never forget China its people Somehow must reciprocate host Chinese team participate some major competitions view some country What better way could nations unite through universal language model aviation SAM ChampslStoufter Continued page 95 models feeling still upon us Good us favorable comment spark-ignition engines relatively inexpensive fuel burned fuel efficiency glow fuel small quantities 20 30 dollars per gallon versus unleaded gas $130 per gallon 70-weight oil $150 per quart expense model fly ing reduced through sparkignition engines comes spark-ignition fuel efficiency Tuesday afternoon time Woody Bartelt might have wished less fuel efficiency Super Cyke carrying 18cc fuel allot ment Buccaneer Buc last seen tiny speck booming thermal drifting towards Kenosha Lake Mich igan 20 miles away So far know model has yet found watched listened engine sound marveled long took burn 18cc fuel ignition Most contestants entered event SAM members eclectic group ways have lots interest aspects model avia tion ran same people wearing different hats badges same persons entered differing com binations SAM events Contestants acted timers fellow competitors never challenge about assumed would give honest account flight duration model being timed Slag Engines another interesting event exemplified alumi num engines carrying names Rogers Thor Synchro B 29 cu ignition engines noted great power could occasionally cQaxed run Considering slag engines sold about $395 kit assembled $595 early Forties no surprise Text continues page 177 SAM Championships Results Radio Control TexacoAIrplane/Engine Bruce NormanEhling/BIaCk Widow Jack RossLanzo/BIack Widow Wayne BeicherInterceptor/Black Widow Texaco Bruce NormanDallaire/OS 60 Jim KyncyAnderson Pylon/OS 60 Robert WalterLanzo Stick/Orwick 64 Class Ignition Joe PercyKerswap/MCCoy 19 Bruce NormanBrigadier/O&R 19 Robert 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An invitation Peoples Republic China presented fantastic opportunity small group AMA members compete top Chinese fliers FF CL events freely exchange aeromodeling information author found Chinese have reached high state perfection model ing eventE Clarence Haught Left Nordic flier Lee Hines L assists Bob Baron assembling CLAuiuutudcsentry entire US group worked together events making competition easier enjoyable Baron member current US World Champs team Right Carl Dodge hangs Speed model pull tested wound up 51 km/hr slowerthan competition Dodge built own engine did Chinese 84 Model Aviation Left No1 LiangYue didnt know would first A-2 piowastaken priortothe Tirsi rouna riyomrrouna rain no ama 224 sec Right Yues modei featured two-stage handmade timer buiit-in backup system Short nose readiiy apparent Left Chin Ra s pit stop pitman wmmn usual pressure muei mann smrappea nis arm uum mar pining mianap Inc US team would have won Right Nelson-powered Chinese FF Power model folding prop handmade flight timerwith auto start IN APRIL 1984 Chinese Aeronautical Sports Association Peoples Repub lic China issued unprecedented vitation Academy Model Aero nautics send aeromodeling team China FlA Nordic FiB Wakefield FiC Power Free Flight competi tions F2A Speed F2B Aerobatics F2C Team Race Control Line competitions invitation two fliers event except Speed two officials Team members would pay own way China Chinese Aeronautical Sports Association bearing costs during two-week stay China beginning June 14 ending June 30 Due inadequate time conduct team selection competition plus lack official AMA status team letter explaining invitation sent known FAI participants Interested parties contact AMA HQ cause personal expense time restraints response adequate overwhelming Screening selection potential team members conducted AMA assistance special terest groupsNFFS PAMPA etc early May teams C Wayne Drake Lee Hines FlA George Schroedter Bob White FlB Bob Sifleet Clarence Haught FlC Carl Dodge F2A Bob Whitely Robert Baron F2B John McCollum Tom Knoppi F2C plus Free Flight official CC Johnson AMA President John Grigg selected time very little known either about Chinese aeromodeling what about take place AMA individ ual members known details would have massive preparations Academy Herculean efforts modelers selected participate what turned out modeling-travel ing experience lifetime Chinese virtually bestowed diplo matic status team Im sure Presi dent Reagan shown cour tesy eventually got point careful ask anything absolutely needed lest Chinese move mountains accommodate us moment arrival Beijing Peking departure Shanghai accompanied officials Chinese Aeronautical Sports Association Secretary General Xu Guoan Deputy Director Judges Committee Huang Yong hang also happens editor Chinese Model Airplane magazine also ably guided Chow Jian-xiong Left Huang Yong hang key figure arrangements tor hine5e-American compe titions deputy director Aeromodel Judge Committee Aeronautical Sportasan editor Chinese ModelAiiplane magazine Right Din Zen Qian Li Quan Qiang flew Beijing victory final race time 73654 against 74018 US Left FP Team Manager CC Johnson L updates records Desert Fox Wayne Drake relaxes before Round 3 interpreter Chow Jian Xiong waits patiently chase vehicle provided forth US teams use Right Pre-competltion Teem Race model processing Tom Knoppi awaits turn Chou Jian Xlong Ministry Culture AMA President John Grlgg extreme right watch proceedings Ministry Culture third group Americans Chow toured through China Im sure wonders about modelers Having read struggled through accounts team travels distant shores let simply say sightseeing tours Great Wall Summer Palace Ming Tombs Palace Museum other fascinating places overwhelming beyond belief However report about model aviation competi tions China Since 1978 has strong gov ernmental interest activities nature build good healthy attitudes competitive technical skills As such aeromodeling encouraged schools early age natural pyramid evolves high aptitude top Materi als coaches provided throughout 30 provinces resultant top modelers emerging compete na tional level individuals malnly students late teens early 20s innovative method installing motor Chinese Wakefield model utilizes stuffing stick mounted model box Motor affixed stick model lowered above Note extra-forward vei tical fin location particular model devote spare time aeromodel ing sense professional modelers sponsorship way becoming engineers scien tists technologists few may become aeromodeling coaches position now held older modelers no longer compete Chinese modelers quite amazed advanced age US team members ranging mid-30s 65 Because provincial level ac tivities influence coaches models various provinces similar design model boxes appeared identical design often differed considerably other provinces could generally state quality models outstanding very much state art World influences could detected nearly models Chinese fast learners very serious about what undertake very evident modeling skills Free Flight competition held Zibo Airfield Shandong Province training base operations shut down two weeks preparation Chinese Nationals field 2000-meIN Left Fourth place A-2 went Zhu Wenhal Model features complex wing structure Chinese version Seelig timer Above Zhus model hasa faur-piecewing piugstogetheratthe dihedral break shown Note turbulator behind wing LE Left Chinese FF Power model has all-metal front end including pylon Folding prop has metei hub carbon-fiber blades Right Another uses metal pan engine mount typical CL Speed models Chinese making own version Seelig timer Left CL Aerobatics winner Zhang Xlan Dong built 5cc engine model features two-piece removable wing demountuble tail surfaces handmade three-blade prop Right Niu An Lin flew attractive model fourth place Aerobatics two qualification rounds two final rounds weatherwas quite warm wind variable photographs author ter-diameter circle absolutely flat sod surrounded farm land smattering small trees has greatest Free Flight sites world Motorcycle sidecar chasing provided use complete Chinese drivers team two individuals three classes compete first three best com petitors 1983 Nationals respective event individual basis five-man contest competi tion general entry Hying would international FAX rules flown seven one-hour rounds plus flyoffs initial arrival China welcomed no less two official banquets Beijing hosted Shi Dao vice-president Aeronautical Sports Association another Zibo hosted Wong Jiu Shan president ASA Shandong Province real impact model aviation China became apparent June 20 asked attend official opening ceremony Bob Baron would fly demonstration flight Control Line Aerobatics way field bus noted ever-increasing number pedestrians point mile field sea people opened up bus ap proached closed behind Could people going airfield Indeed opening ceremony model demonstrations Control Line Aerobatics Combat Radio Con trol Pattern multiple parachute jumps observed dozens local ficials dignitariesand over 100000 yes thats right hundred thousand spectators say overwhelmed would understatement decade FXA Nordic flown June 21 weather during first four rounds overcast quite good abundant lift resulting maxes As day drew weather bexan deteriorate driz zle good air became harder iden tify modelers stayed line long time before releasing weak dications During Round 3 Hines maxed Drake down 225 eliminating chances flyoff rounds Chinese Team Members Guo Wu Zhu Wenhai dropped time Rounds 5 6 leaving Liang Yue Lee Hines flyoff Liang Yue did 224 against Hines 109 winning Chinese Hines strong second overall Chinese Nordics quite typical seen top-level meet used circle tow course com October 1984 87 Left Liu Dong Ylng ZhaoYaoTang relax beforethe first heatwith theirstable models Team Racing two rounds flown select teams final race Right Bob Whitely does surgery Aerobatics model repair control system damaged pull-test scale slipped After check flight Bob back contest Left few Rossi engines seen Chinese models Exhausting through th carved hand laminated wood Note stress wrinkles planes metal-clad wing Right Quality o uiu Chines Aerobatics models high typical models class world over Elaborate paint schemes add much interest Zhu Yao Nan Left Tao nang reacnes rortne prop wniie noiaing Tully-wound Waketleld motor Chinese winding stooges close ground Note winglets tip panels Motor tube made spiral-laminated balsa Right Hightech Chinese Wakefield features aluminum motor tube timer-actuated tall surfaces low pylon machined prop hub spinner Bycontrast American Wakeswerethe essence simplicity petitors very good physical con dition enabling seek out good air Chinese tow hooks high quality very light Most used very light unlatching tension opposed typical American hook Several examples wings joined dihedral break seen allowed shorter model boxes due four-piece wing Joiners aluminum bar stock plugging rein forced main panel spars Wakefield started out bad news Bob White down 149 sec Bob suffered hick ~in hi Aund 88 Model Aviation George Schroedter maxed seven rounds reach flyoff Chinese fliers Wang Chaorong Zhang Tao Li Nan George posted flyoff rounds 240 249 against Wang Chaorongs 240 257 another second place US Chinese Wakefields complex utilizing timer-activated surfaces two American modelers used basic simplicity extent fuse dethermalizing performance Chinese models very good due partly control power burst via adjustable surfaces largely due apparent high quality Chinese rubber Some samples rub ber brought back Wakefield fliers testing George Champion Model Products trying make ar rangements import rubber US Chinese also making own clockwork timers Nordic Power including special FlB version Samples timers given member US team will un doubtedly reviewed some magazine columnists although doubtful will become widely available outside China Power day brought bad news US team neither Sifleet nor Haught made flyoff being down 29 26 sec respectively Dong Chunlai posted 240 300 263 first place flyoff rounds Chen Kongsheng did 240 275 second Li Yua Ming managed 240 261 third Again Chinese models defi nitely state art high aspectratio wings aluminum wing skins metal front ends etc entries Nearly Chinese models used bunt system transition system very efficient goes well models ADove McCoIIum Knoppi took two Team Race models support gear box strong model box compact lightweight essential Right Le Yue Mings Power model sheeted surfaces Left TOCflflIO5I OITYICUITICS KOPT UIfl TI ro OUT OT conienilon reeminerthi nor niu uarup nuuuu iaisiu ui competition Right Chinese FF Power modeiswere neatiyfabricated Note howthe ViT mechanism concealed much practicai fordrag reduction Left Winning Speed modei bY Zhu Yeng Nian has wing ot nearly meter iengindid 2754 km/hr good technical ex change between Speed fliers Right Chen Kangsheng second FAI Powerwith seven maxes fiyoffs 240 275 Model has open-structure wing stab Stab notch ciears fin Modeis within province simiiar different province province flown nearly straight up positive stabilizer incidence added momentarily engine cutoff resulting smooth leveloff glide portion flight few models got off-pattern dis astrous results winners technique mastered Chinese models launched overhand throw behind individuals back resulting near-vertical launch aided muscle power Its difficult ito describe visualize impressive watch opinion Chinese models getting 25% higher Power plants mostly Nelsons some Chinese engines pack models used folding props metal hubs sup porting molded carbon fiber-epoxy blades no forward stops depend ing centrifugal force hold blades proper track Conventional pro pellers hand carved modelers laminated hardwood board used weaving industry loom shuttles Laminations appear approximately 5mm thick As testimony level FIC flying Chinese Nationals 22 models made flyoff four lasting through six-minute round final round seven minutes postponed because darkness have excuse has lack prac US team beaten fairly tice time China being unfamiliar squarely quality officiating selecting good air among us timing beyond reproach we Continued page 172 Left LI Nan piacea tourmn waeneia witn seven maxes ana 1 mne flyoff Au Chi nese filers young oider modeiers become coaches Right Team Race engines finailsts disassembied checked proper size after race faster US model bad break pits using castor oii instead Klotz may have factor October 1984 89 VIDEO PROGRAMS 1 BASIC CONSTRUCTION FOR BEGINNERS IN RIC In 2 BASIC FLIGHT TRAINING FOR BEGINNERS IN RIC 60 MIn ProfessIonal step step Instruction Z 3 THEWORLDOFMODELAVIATIONBOMIn Expos Static Displays Scale AMA NATS much 4 OSHKOSH OVERVIEW55 MIn Workshops Static Dispisys Warbirds Airshows RENT 1495 1395 1395 1295 BUY 4995 4495 4495 3995 NEW PROGRAMS EACH MONTH-3 Day Rental- Program No1 5 Days Ordering intormation Send Check Money Order full purchase price EACH program ordered Shipping Charge $450 covers both ways Illinois residents include 8 per cent tax II rental balance will refunded upon return programs Programs may rented wioption purchase Allow 10 days checks clear SEND ORDERS TO ACADEMY OF AVIATION RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT PO Box 428139 3128740456 Chicago IL 6O642 ChinalHaught Continued page 89 some very best air pickers yet unable get hang time Piggybacking seemed work best Chinese amused CC Johnsons electric bubble machine formal awards ceremony field closed Free Flight portion com petition winners awarded appropriatelyChina plates Control Line competitions F2A F2B F2C took place aeromod eling center Shanghai complex has nicely-arranged facilities Control Line well water tank pond area RC model boats main competi tion circle has three-meter-high chainlink fence safety shaded spec tator seating area plus practice circle parking lotthe latter also serving practice circle local host Chinese Aeronautical Sports Associa tion LeChung Yie attended need Monday June 25 set aside prac tice flying model processing training Aerobatics judges preparations required team quite busy Fuel mixed sup plied ingredients Models un packed made ready processing surprise occurred Bob Whitely unpacked beautiful Stunter find packing box baffle come loose crushed canopy quickly repaired practice flying began Model processing Speed Team Race thorough efficient everyone got enough practiceexcept Bob Baron would have liked another day Tuesday after another formal opening ceremony no huge crowd time fly ing commenced events flown rounds fenced circle F2A flown first F2B came next followed F2C F2A flown three rounds F2B two qualifying rounds two final rounds F2C two preliminary rounds final flown Chinese team members Control Line competitions members current World Championships team F2A Speed saw two Chinese American battle out asymmetrical models fairly burned up circle after leaving takeoff dollies tumbling end-over-end Timing does begin until competitor places control handle pylon continues 10 laps Asymmetrical models have wing inboard side circle half stabilizer-elevator outboard side look rather strange go fast cant see detail anyhow over Shu Yeng Ninan won 2754 kilometers per hour Carl Dodge turned 2697 Din Yi Po technical difficulties managed 244 km/hr F2B dealt Bob Whitely another surprise scale slipped during pull testing damaged control system requiring him cut model another repair Fortunately repair effec tive able participate Aero batics judgemental impressionistic event unlike other competitive events decided stopwatch attempt level out human factor five judges used high low scores tossed out middle three used establish official score first round showed judges favoring larger open pattern typical US placing emphasis smoothness cornering rather sharp radius thus placing superior new product makers Model Magic Filler new epoxy has formulated needs modeler mind Although glue sets 8 mm manufacturer suggests parts clamped 20 mm full strength may reached somewhat longer time epoxy dries filled white texture properly used will form bonds stronger wood being bonded strength tests show wood test articles fracture failnot epoxy joint major plus factor product set sandable carveablel has excellent gap-filing proper ties used fill large voids Its texture such carves sands ike basswood Epoxy Plus should available local hobby dealer contact man ufacturer address given above 172 Model Aviation K VItNNM Win Big Watch FREE drawings AARD product review product review product review Power Soar New Heights Send self-addressed stamped envelope catalog ap plication notes Leisure 11 Deerspringllrvine/CA 92714 LT-50 GEAR MOTOR Leisures Gear Drive conversion 31 powerful LT-50 develops up 2 lbs static trhrust Gear Drive also features ball bearing Delrinlbrass gearing glass loaded polyCarbonate housing Epoxy Plus 6 fI oz @ $895 Model Magic Products Inc PO Box 19784 St Paul MN 55119 tel 715/425-1397 LEOS LASER *JR STICK World Aerobatic Champion Ideal Trainer i Top Quality Epoxy Glass Fuse Ae Oststemiiq Boise & Fees Kit lag Cowl l Pants inum Land sg Gear 72 Weg Spec Wing Aree 1050 sq Foam Wing90 Span Wag oe Assembly Time Area 1440 sq indies 5 12 lbs Balsa Finish Kit Keg neS e 7513 Complete Step Step 95 structions PicturesIsPLUS Weight 16-20 lbs9P N SHIPPING Engine 2-4 HPDirect Sales Only OMING SOON 99 PLUS 7 USHIPPINGTurbo BD Trainer Direct Sales OnlyW40&25sizes Manufacturers Quality KitsRear 3405 Cleveland Ave SW Phone 246 484-6810 484-4374 RO LEfland Large Scale EnginesCanton OH 44707 US team low first-round standings Bob Baron managed adapt maneuvers judges liking gradually brought final score up 5974 points good enough second place compared Zhang Xian Dongs 6021 Zhu Yao Nan racked up 5892 points third Niu An Lin 5830 placing fourth Bob Whitely turning 5676 Aerobatics models very high quality Winner Zhangs model fea tured two-piece removable wings detach able fin stabilizer assembly hand crafted three-blade wooden propeller 8cc engine built himself entire model fit small suitcase-type model box Team Racing has lots spectator ap peal everyone got spirit urging team event requires good model good flier also excellent pitman ability work well together fast airplane cant win quick efficient pit stops same token good mechanic cannot get model back air ac ceptable time has chase over circle catch pilot must put model exactly right spot time competitive China fielded four teams US effect two teams flying twice different models two preliminary rounds sorted teams down two Chinese teams US team preliminary times 3 mm 42 sec 3 mm 36 sec against Din Zen Gian/Li Quan Qiang 3 mm 42 sec 4 mm 0 sec Lio Dong Ying/ Zhao Yao Tand 4 mm 0 sec 3 mm 51 sec team John McCollum /Tom Knoppi definitely competitive bad break during pit stop kept faster model 7 mm 40 sec 4 sec slower Din Li 7 mm 36 sec Liu Zhao finished third 8 mm 56 sec An awards ceremony d wound up day presentations beautiful vases winners July 27 an informal symposium C6ntinued page 176 took nie nths build ths rriodeland Weht launch it5 first -flj9ht m hands ot4dnt let o October1984 173 UUMPLII E Ku hLUAI INUL LESSENGINESPROPELLER______ ~UU * SHIP Th SWEITZER ENTERPRISES PO BOX 834 HILLSBORO 7123 F 364O-51O C 3 SHEETS Q 3ft 8ff LJ w gapaeL 76 Wingspan QUADRA PoweredPRICE T 4 SHEETS 3 Its aft 35OOPPD p HOGand AHALF L ____ __________ PLANS COMPLETE WING SHOWN N FEATURE ERIAL LIST S COCKPIT & MARKING DETAIL PRICE INCLUDES MAILING TUBE ADD $400 FOR AIRMAIL S u sCALE 60- 60 IGINE 8x12 COLOR PHOTO HOG Fiberglass Cowl & Accessory 1984 Catalog Pak Available Soon $150 - FOREIGN OVERSEAS ORDERS ADD $1600 informational exchange held Shanghai Aeromodeling Center language barrier much technical information exchanged models disassembled examined curi ous intensely interested eyes Indeed aeromodeling universal language symposium followed tour modelers building own engines well-equipped machine shops labs also saw ship modelers plying skills building metal scale models photographs drawings couple modelers demonstrated speed maneuverability RC power boats day ended another excellent ban quet cementing friendships two H obby Horn Old Timer W5j4j 2ts fwm OAZOs 8 GAS MOtEL /l4odd S1t 85C5R5 5REAXER 1938 Record Breaker 96 4060 4 Strokes $6500 1938 Kioud King 83 15 30 61014 Stroke$4300 1041 Berkeley Brigidier 06 0491i Ole$3600 1941 Super Quaker 78 4045 4 Strokes$7400 1038 Buccaneer84--$51 1038 Clipper MM I72$30 1037 Dallsire Sptser108$6350lS4SRanger40-$27 1930 Mercury72$56 t535 Miss America94--$50 1941 Pisyboy Jr54-$29 1941 Playboy Sr85$46 1038 Powerhouse84- $40 50 1940 Sailplsne78-$74 1940 So Long50-$28 1936 Trenton Terror72-$32 1939 Zlpper-14$49 1939 Kords Wskefteld44 $17 kits qualify SAM events FF & K/C feature highest quality machine cut & sanded parta Superior Competition 5Th sheet strip wood wire & window material Plans orig CF models easily convertible 3ch K/C Kits Gas Electric/Electric Systems & Acc 4lva nuozara momosneu RIC PP $1495 4Ka 70% Bombshell 504 Span K/C PP$3905 Hobby Horn Sensoar Glider 79 05 Electrio $1600 Midway Model Faat Eddie Aerobatic/Ol Elect $3000 Midway Model Gnome K/C Hand Launch Glid $3495 Leisure Playboy Sr LT-58 Geared Electric$3000 Jolly Electricua Glider 05/LT-10 Electric $3250 Astro Cobalt 05 System 7 CellDirect$11200 Astro Cobalt Geared 3 1 System $14700 Leisure LTi0 Direct 6 Cell $40 7 Cell $5000 Leisure LT10 Geared 25 1 8 Cell$6000 Aatro Sport improved 05 Direct $1600 tsis,ea SLOan 1T0~ -' 02300 .aoOrLaeuuaLlcs SHIPPING & HANDLING 64 Page CATALOGUE Up te $808 add $118 $200 PP/lst Class $801 $2900 add $325A copy will sent $2001 $9000 add $3 00 freewhen requested$9501 $7000 add $310 ord end over $7000 add $900HOBBY HORN CA Addressees add 6% tax15173 Moran St IAI Send MO Visa/MCI#ExplPO Box 2213 Check allow up 30Weslminster Ca 92684 days CK clearance 714 9938311 COO Exact Charges plus $110 HdI Cash OnlylAft Hrs 1719 89112031 weeks old last lifetime us fortunate enough par ticipate modeling experience lifetime will never forget China its people Somehow must reciprocate host Chinese team participate some major competitions view some country What better way could nations unite through universal language model aviation SAM ChampslStoufter Continued page 95 models feeling still upon us Good us favorable comment spark-ignition engines relatively inexpensive fuel burned fuel efficiency glow fuel small quantities 20 30 dollars per gallon versus unleaded gas $130 per gallon 70-weight oil $150 per quart expense model fly ing reduced through sparkignition engines comes spark-ignition fuel efficiency Tuesday afternoon time Woody Bartelt might have wished less fuel efficiency Super Cyke carrying 18cc fuel allot ment Buccaneer Buc last seen tiny speck booming thermal drifting towards Kenosha Lake Mich igan 20 miles away So far know model has yet found watched listened engine sound marveled long took burn 18cc fuel ignition Most contestants entered event SAM members eclectic group ways have lots interest aspects model avia tion ran same people wearing different hats badges same persons entered differing com binations SAM events Contestants acted timers fellow competitors never challenge about assumed would give honest account flight duration model being timed Slag Engines another interesting event exemplified alumi num engines carrying names Rogers Thor Synchro B 29 cu ignition engines noted great power could occasionally cQaxed run Considering slag engines sold about $395 kit assembled $595 early Forties no surprise Text continues page 177 SAM Championships Results Radio Control TexacoAIrplane/Engine Bruce NormanEhling/BIaCk Widow Jack RossLanzo/BIack Widow Wayne BeicherInterceptor/Black Widow Texaco Bruce NormanDallaire/OS 60 Jim KyncyAnderson Pylon/OS 60 Robert WalterLanzo Stick/Orwick 64 Class Ignition Joe PercyKerswap/MCCoy 19 Bruce NormanBrigadier/O&R 19 Robert WalterLanzo Bomber/Hornet 19 Class B Glow Joe BesharFox/K&B 29 Jim ReynoldsPlayboy Sr/Supertigre 29 Wayne BelcherKerswap/K&B 35 Class C Ignition Buddy TannerPlayboy/O&R 60 Joe PercyTheo Radical/O&R 60 Richard ThompsonLanzo Bomber/O&R 60 Class Glow Jim Reynolds Playboy Sr/K&B 325 Arthur Peterse Sailplane/Veco 19 Richard Huang Playboy Sr/K&B 325 Antique Ignition Jim ReynoldsCumulus/Anderson Spit 65 Chet LanzoLanzo Bomber/Super Cyclone Robert Walter Lanzo Stick/Orwick Antique Glow Jim KyncyAnderson Pylon/Rossi 61 Bruce NormanDalaire/Rossi 60 Richard HuangCumulus/OS 60 Class C Glow Jim ReynoldsPlayboy Sr/Supertigre 35 Bruce Norman Cabin Playboy/K&B 58 Richard Huang Playboy Sr/K&B 58 Class B Ignition Chet LanzoLanzo Stick/Forster 29 Robert WalterLanzo Bomber/Porster 29 Bruce NormanKerswap/Torpedo 29 Free Flight Class C PylonAirplane/Engine Mitch PostZipper/Torpedo 32 Elmer JordanSailplane/O&R 60 Dan Daugherty SrSailplane/Anderson 60 Class Cabin Jim OReillyCabin Ruler/OS 15 ign Wayne 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An invitation Peoples Republic China presented fantastic opportunity small group AMA members compete top Chinese fliers FF CL events freely exchange aeromodeling information author found Chinese have reached high state perfection model ing eventE Clarence Haught Left Nordic flier Lee Hines L assists Bob Baron assembling CLAuiuutudcsentry entire US group worked together events making competition easier enjoyable Baron member current US World Champs team Right Carl Dodge hangs Speed model pull tested wound up 51 km/hr slowerthan competition Dodge built own engine did Chinese 84 Model Aviation Left No1 LiangYue didnt know would first A-2 piowastaken priortothe Tirsi rouna riyomrrouna rain no ama 224 sec Right Yues modei featured two-stage handmade timer buiit-in backup system Short nose readiiy apparent Left Chin Ra s pit stop pitman wmmn usual pressure muei mann smrappea nis arm uum mar pining mianap Inc US team would have won Right Nelson-powered Chinese FF Power model folding prop handmade flight timerwith auto start IN APRIL 1984 Chinese Aeronautical Sports Association Peoples Repub lic China issued unprecedented vitation Academy Model Aero nautics send aeromodeling team China FlA Nordic FiB Wakefield FiC Power Free Flight competi tions F2A Speed F2B Aerobatics F2C Team Race Control Line competitions invitation two fliers event except Speed two officials Team members would pay own way China Chinese Aeronautical Sports Association bearing costs during two-week stay China beginning June 14 ending June 30 Due inadequate time conduct team selection competition plus lack official AMA status team letter explaining invitation sent known FAI participants Interested parties contact AMA HQ cause personal expense time restraints response adequate overwhelming Screening selection potential team members conducted AMA assistance special terest groupsNFFS PAMPA etc early May teams C Wayne Drake Lee Hines FlA George Schroedter Bob White FlB Bob Sifleet Clarence Haught FlC Carl Dodge F2A Bob Whitely Robert Baron F2B John McCollum Tom Knoppi F2C plus Free Flight official CC Johnson AMA President John Grigg selected time very little known either about Chinese aeromodeling what about take place AMA individ ual members known details would have massive preparations Academy Herculean efforts modelers selected participate what turned out modeling-travel ing experience lifetime Chinese virtually bestowed diplo matic status team Im sure Presi dent Reagan shown cour tesy eventually got point careful ask anything absolutely needed lest Chinese move mountains accommodate us moment arrival Beijing Peking departure Shanghai accompanied officials Chinese Aeronautical Sports Association Secretary General Xu Guoan Deputy Director Judges Committee Huang Yong hang also happens editor Chinese Model Airplane magazine also ably guided Chow Jian-xiong Left Huang Yong hang key figure arrangements tor hine5e-American compe titions deputy director Aeromodel Judge Committee Aeronautical Sportasan editor Chinese ModelAiiplane magazine Right Din Zen Qian Li Quan Qiang flew Beijing victory final race time 73654 against 74018 US Left FP Team Manager CC Johnson L updates records Desert Fox Wayne Drake relaxes before Round 3 interpreter Chow Jian Xiong waits patiently chase vehicle provided forth US teams use Right Pre-competltion Teem Race model processing Tom Knoppi awaits turn Chou Jian Xlong Ministry Culture AMA President John Grlgg extreme right watch proceedings Ministry Culture third group Americans Chow toured through China Im sure wonders about modelers Having read struggled through accounts team travels distant shores let simply say sightseeing tours Great Wall Summer Palace Ming Tombs Palace Museum other fascinating places overwhelming beyond belief However report about model aviation competi tions China Since 1978 has strong gov ernmental interest activities nature build good healthy attitudes competitive technical skills As such aeromodeling encouraged schools early age natural pyramid evolves high aptitude top Materi als coaches provided throughout 30 provinces resultant top modelers emerging compete na tional level individuals malnly students late teens early 20s innovative method installing motor Chinese Wakefield model utilizes stuffing stick mounted model box Motor affixed stick model lowered above Note extra-forward vei tical fin location particular model devote spare time aeromodel ing sense professional modelers sponsorship way becoming engineers scien tists technologists few may become aeromodeling coaches position now held older modelers no longer compete Chinese modelers quite amazed advanced age US team members ranging mid-30s 65 Because provincial level ac tivities influence coaches models various provinces similar design model boxes appeared identical design often differed considerably other provinces could generally state quality models outstanding very much state art World influences could detected nearly models Chinese fast learners very serious about what undertake very evident modeling skills Free Flight competition held Zibo Airfield Shandong Province training base operations shut down two weeks preparation Chinese Nationals field 2000-meIN Left Fourth place A-2 went Zhu Wenhal Model features complex wing structure Chinese version Seelig timer Above Zhus model hasa faur-piecewing piugstogetheratthe dihedral break shown Note turbulator behind wing LE Left Chinese FF Power model has all-metal front end including pylon Folding prop has metei hub carbon-fiber blades Right Another uses metal pan engine mount typical CL Speed models Chinese making own version Seelig timer Left CL Aerobatics winner Zhang Xlan Dong built 5cc engine model features two-piece removable wing demountuble tail surfaces handmade three-blade prop Right Niu An Lin flew attractive model fourth place Aerobatics two qualification rounds two final rounds weatherwas quite warm wind variable photographs author ter-diameter circle absolutely flat sod surrounded farm land smattering small trees has greatest Free Flight sites world Motorcycle sidecar chasing provided use complete Chinese drivers team two individuals three classes compete first three best com petitors 1983 Nationals respective event individual basis five-man contest competi tion general entry Hying would international FAX rules flown seven one-hour rounds plus flyoffs initial arrival China welcomed no less two official banquets Beijing hosted Shi Dao vice-president Aeronautical Sports Association another Zibo hosted Wong Jiu Shan president ASA Shandong Province real impact model aviation China became apparent June 20 asked attend official opening ceremony Bob Baron would fly demonstration flight Control Line Aerobatics way field bus noted ever-increasing number pedestrians point mile field sea people opened up bus ap proached closed behind Could people going airfield Indeed opening ceremony model demonstrations Control Line Aerobatics Combat Radio Con trol Pattern multiple parachute jumps observed dozens local ficials dignitariesand over 100000 yes thats right hundred thousand spectators say overwhelmed would understatement decade FXA Nordic flown June 21 weather during first four rounds overcast quite good abundant lift resulting maxes As day drew weather bexan deteriorate driz zle good air became harder iden tify modelers stayed line long time before releasing weak dications During Round 3 Hines maxed Drake down 225 eliminating chances flyoff rounds Chinese Team Members Guo Wu Zhu Wenhai dropped time Rounds 5 6 leaving Liang Yue Lee Hines flyoff Liang Yue did 224 against Hines 109 winning Chinese Hines strong second overall Chinese Nordics quite typical seen top-level meet used circle tow course com October 1984 87 Left Liu Dong Ylng ZhaoYaoTang relax beforethe first heatwith theirstable models Team Racing two rounds flown select teams final race Right Bob Whitely does surgery Aerobatics model repair control system damaged pull-test scale slipped After check flight Bob back contest Left few Rossi engines seen Chinese models Exhausting through th carved hand laminated wood Note stress wrinkles planes metal-clad wing Right Quality o uiu Chines Aerobatics models high typical models class world over Elaborate paint schemes add much interest Zhu Yao Nan Left Tao nang reacnes rortne prop wniie noiaing Tully-wound Waketleld motor Chinese winding stooges close ground Note winglets tip panels Motor tube made spiral-laminated balsa Right Hightech Chinese Wakefield features aluminum motor tube timer-actuated tall surfaces low pylon machined prop hub spinner Bycontrast American Wakeswerethe essence simplicity petitors very good physical con dition enabling seek out good air Chinese tow hooks high quality very light Most used very light unlatching tension opposed typical American hook Several examples wings joined dihedral break seen allowed shorter model boxes due four-piece wing Joiners aluminum bar stock plugging rein forced main panel spars Wakefield started out bad news Bob White down 149 sec Bob suffered hick ~in hi Aund 88 Model Aviation George Schroedter maxed seven rounds reach flyoff Chinese fliers Wang Chaorong Zhang Tao Li Nan George posted flyoff rounds 240 249 against Wang Chaorongs 240 257 another second place US Chinese Wakefields complex utilizing timer-activated surfaces two American modelers used basic simplicity extent fuse dethermalizing performance Chinese models very good due partly control power burst via adjustable surfaces largely due apparent high quality Chinese rubber Some samples rub ber brought back Wakefield fliers testing George Champion Model Products trying make ar rangements import rubber US Chinese also making own clockwork timers Nordic Power including special FlB version Samples timers given member US team will un doubtedly reviewed some magazine columnists although doubtful will become widely available outside China Power day brought bad news US team neither Sifleet nor Haught made flyoff being down 29 26 sec respectively Dong Chunlai posted 240 300 263 first place flyoff rounds Chen Kongsheng did 240 275 second Li Yua Ming managed 240 261 third Again Chinese models defi nitely state art high aspectratio wings aluminum wing skins metal front ends etc entries Nearly Chinese models used bunt system transition system very efficient goes well models ADove McCoIIum Knoppi took two Team Race models support gear box strong model box compact lightweight essential Right Le Yue Mings Power model sheeted surfaces Left TOCflflIO5I OITYICUITICS KOPT UIfl TI ro OUT OT conienilon reeminerthi nor niu uarup nuuuu iaisiu ui competition Right Chinese FF Power modeiswere neatiyfabricated Note howthe ViT mechanism concealed much practicai fordrag reduction Left Winning Speed modei bY Zhu Yeng Nian has wing ot nearly meter iengindid 2754 km/hr good technical ex change between Speed fliers Right Chen Kangsheng second FAI Powerwith seven maxes fiyoffs 240 275 Model has open-structure wing stab Stab notch ciears fin Modeis within province simiiar different province province flown nearly straight up positive stabilizer incidence added momentarily engine cutoff resulting smooth leveloff glide portion flight few models got off-pattern dis astrous results winners technique mastered Chinese models launched overhand throw behind individuals back resulting near-vertical launch aided muscle power Its difficult ito describe visualize impressive watch opinion Chinese models getting 25% higher Power plants mostly Nelsons some Chinese engines pack models used folding props metal hubs sup porting molded carbon fiber-epoxy blades no forward stops depend ing centrifugal force hold blades proper track Conventional pro pellers hand carved modelers laminated hardwood board used weaving industry loom shuttles Laminations appear approximately 5mm thick As testimony level FIC flying Chinese Nationals 22 models made flyoff four lasting through six-minute round final round seven minutes postponed because darkness have excuse has lack prac US team beaten fairly tice time China being unfamiliar squarely quality officiating selecting good air among us timing beyond reproach we Continued page 172 Left LI Nan piacea tourmn waeneia witn seven maxes ana 1 mne flyoff Au Chi nese filers young oider modeiers become coaches Right Team Race engines finailsts disassembied checked proper size after race faster US model bad break pits using castor oii instead Klotz may have factor October 1984 89 VIDEO PROGRAMS 1 BASIC CONSTRUCTION FOR BEGINNERS IN RIC In 2 BASIC FLIGHT TRAINING FOR BEGINNERS IN RIC 60 MIn ProfessIonal step step Instruction Z 3 THEWORLDOFMODELAVIATIONBOMIn Expos Static Displays Scale AMA NATS much 4 OSHKOSH OVERVIEW55 MIn Workshops Static Dispisys Warbirds Airshows RENT 1495 1395 1395 1295 BUY 4995 4495 4495 3995 NEW PROGRAMS EACH MONTH-3 Day Rental- Program No1 5 Days Ordering intormation Send Check Money Order full purchase price EACH program ordered Shipping Charge $450 covers both ways Illinois residents include 8 per cent tax II rental balance will refunded upon return programs Programs may rented wioption purchase Allow 10 days checks clear SEND ORDERS TO ACADEMY OF AVIATION RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT PO Box 428139 3128740456 Chicago IL 6O642 ChinalHaught Continued page 89 some very best air pickers yet unable get hang time Piggybacking seemed work best Chinese amused CC Johnsons electric bubble machine formal awards ceremony field closed Free Flight portion com petition winners awarded appropriatelyChina plates Control Line competitions F2A F2B F2C took place aeromod eling center Shanghai complex has nicely-arranged facilities Control Line well water tank pond area RC model boats main competi tion circle has three-meter-high chainlink fence safety shaded spec tator seating area plus practice circle parking lotthe latter also serving practice circle local host Chinese Aeronautical Sports Associa tion LeChung Yie attended need Monday June 25 set aside prac tice flying model processing training Aerobatics judges preparations required team quite busy Fuel mixed sup plied ingredients Models un packed made ready processing surprise occurred Bob Whitely unpacked beautiful Stunter find packing box baffle come loose crushed canopy quickly repaired practice flying began Model processing Speed Team Race thorough efficient everyone got enough practiceexcept Bob Baron would have liked another day Tuesday after another formal opening ceremony no huge crowd time fly ing commenced events flown rounds fenced circle F2A flown first F2B came next followed F2C F2A flown three rounds F2B two qualifying rounds two final rounds F2C two preliminary rounds final flown Chinese team members Control Line competitions members current World Championships team F2A Speed saw two Chinese American battle out asymmetrical models fairly burned up circle after leaving takeoff dollies tumbling end-over-end Timing does begin until competitor places control handle pylon continues 10 laps Asymmetrical models have wing inboard side circle half stabilizer-elevator outboard side look rather strange go fast cant see detail anyhow over Shu Yeng Ninan won 2754 kilometers per hour Carl Dodge turned 2697 Din Yi Po technical difficulties managed 244 km/hr F2B dealt Bob Whitely another surprise scale slipped during pull testing damaged control system requiring him cut model another repair Fortunately repair effec tive able participate Aero batics judgemental impressionistic event unlike other competitive events decided stopwatch attempt level out human factor five judges used high low scores tossed out middle three used establish official score first round showed judges favoring larger open pattern typical US placing emphasis smoothness cornering rather sharp radius thus placing superior new product makers Model Magic Filler new epoxy has formulated needs modeler mind Although 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detach able fin stabilizer assembly hand crafted three-blade wooden propeller 8cc engine built himself entire model fit small suitcase-type model box Team Racing has lots spectator ap peal everyone got spirit urging team event requires good model good flier also excellent pitman ability work well together fast airplane cant win quick efficient pit stops same token good mechanic cannot get model back air ac ceptable time has chase over circle catch pilot must put model exactly right spot time competitive China fielded four teams US effect two teams flying twice different models two preliminary rounds sorted teams down two Chinese teams US team preliminary times 3 mm 42 sec 3 mm 36 sec against Din Zen Gian/Li Quan Qiang 3 mm 42 sec 4 mm 0 sec Lio Dong Ying/ Zhao Yao Tand 4 mm 0 sec 3 mm 51 sec team John McCollum /Tom Knoppi definitely competitive bad break during pit stop kept faster model 7 mm 40 sec 4 sec slower Din Li 7 mm 36 sec Liu Zhao finished third 8 mm 56 sec An awards ceremony d wound up day presentations beautiful vases winners July 27 an informal symposium C6ntinued page 176 took nie nths build ths rriodeland Weht launch it5 first -flj9ht m hands ot4dnt let o October1984 173 UUMPLII E Ku hLUAI INUL LESSENGINESPROPELLER______ ~UU * SHIP Th SWEITZER ENTERPRISES PO BOX 834 HILLSBORO 7123 F 364O-51O C 3 SHEETS Q 3ft 8ff LJ w gapaeL 76 Wingspan QUADRA PoweredPRICE T 4 SHEETS 3 Its aft 35OOPPD p HOGand AHALF L ____ __________ PLANS COMPLETE WING SHOWN N FEATURE ERIAL LIST S COCKPIT & MARKING DETAIL PRICE INCLUDES MAILING TUBE ADD $400 FOR AIRMAIL S u sCALE 60- 60 IGINE 8x12 COLOR PHOTO HOG Fiberglass Cowl & Accessory 1984 Catalog Pak Available Soon $150 - FOREIGN OVERSEAS ORDERS ADD $1600 informational exchange held Shanghai Aeromodeling Center language barrier much technical information exchanged models disassembled examined curi ous intensely interested eyes Indeed aeromodeling universal language symposium followed tour modelers building own engines well-equipped machine shops labs also saw ship modelers plying skills building metal scale models photographs drawings couple modelers demonstrated speed maneuverability RC power boats day ended another excellent ban quet cementing friendships two H obby Horn Old Timer W5j4j 2ts fwm OAZOs 8 GAS MOtEL /l4odd S1t 85C5R5 5REAXER 1938 Record Breaker 96 4060 4 Strokes $6500 1938 Kioud King 83 15 30 61014 Stroke$4300 1041 Berkeley Brigidier 06 0491i Ole$3600 1941 Super Quaker 78 4045 4 Strokes$7400 1038 Buccaneer84--$51 1038 Clipper MM I72$30 1037 Dallsire Sptser108$6350lS4SRanger40-$27 1930 Mercury72$56 t535 Miss America94--$50 1941 Pisyboy Jr54-$29 1941 Playboy Sr85$46 1038 Powerhouse84- $40 50 1940 Sailplsne78-$74 1940 So Long50-$28 1936 Trenton Terror72-$32 1939 Zlpper-14$49 1939 Kords Wskefteld44 $17 kits qualify SAM events FF & K/C feature highest quality machine cut & sanded parta Superior Competition 5Th sheet strip wood wire & window material Plans orig CF models easily convertible 3ch K/C Kits Gas Electric/Electric Systems & Acc 4lva nuozara momosneu RIC PP $1495 4Ka 70% Bombshell 504 Span K/C PP$3905 Hobby Horn Sensoar Glider 79 05 Electrio $1600 Midway Model Faat Eddie Aerobatic/Ol Elect $3000 Midway Model Gnome K/C Hand Launch Glid $3495 Leisure Playboy Sr LT-58 Geared Electric$3000 Jolly Electricua Glider 05/LT-10 Electric $3250 Astro Cobalt 05 System 7 CellDirect$11200 Astro Cobalt Geared 3 1 System $14700 Leisure LTi0 Direct 6 Cell $40 7 Cell $5000 Leisure LT10 Geared 25 1 8 Cell$6000 Aatro Sport improved 05 Direct $1600 tsis,ea SLOan 1T0~ -' 02300 .aoOrLaeuuaLlcs SHIPPING & HANDLING 64 Page CATALOGUE Up te $808 add $118 $200 PP/lst Class $801 $2900 add $325A copy will sent $2001 $9000 add $3 00 freewhen requested$9501 $7000 add $310 ord end over $7000 add $900HOBBY HORN CA Addressees add 6% tax15173 Moran St IAI Send MO Visa/MCI#ExplPO Box 2213 Check allow up 30Weslminster Ca 92684 days CK clearance 714 9938311 COO Exact Charges plus $110 HdI Cash OnlylAft Hrs 1719 89112031 weeks old last lifetime us fortunate enough par ticipate modeling experience lifetime will never forget China its people Somehow must reciprocate host Chinese team participate some major competitions view some country What better way could nations unite through universal language model aviation SAM ChampslStoufter Continued page 95 models feeling still upon us Good us favorable comment spark-ignition engines relatively inexpensive fuel burned fuel efficiency glow fuel small quantities 20 30 dollars per gallon versus unleaded gas $130 per gallon 70-weight oil $150 per quart expense model fly ing reduced through sparkignition engines comes spark-ignition fuel efficiency Tuesday afternoon time Woody Bartelt might have wished less fuel efficiency Super Cyke carrying 18cc fuel allot ment Buccaneer Buc last seen tiny speck booming thermal drifting towards Kenosha Lake Mich igan 20 miles away So far know model has yet found watched listened engine sound marveled long took burn 18cc fuel ignition Most contestants entered event SAM members eclectic group ways have lots interest aspects model avia tion ran same people wearing different hats badges same persons entered differing com binations SAM events Contestants acted timers fellow competitors never challenge about assumed would give honest account flight duration model being timed Slag Engines another interesting event exemplified alumi num engines carrying names Rogers Thor Synchro B 29 cu ignition engines noted great power could occasionally cQaxed run Considering slag engines sold about $395 kit assembled $595 early Forties no surprise Text continues page 177 SAM Championships Results Radio Control TexacoAIrplane/Engine Bruce NormanEhling/BIaCk Widow Jack RossLanzo/BIack Widow Wayne BeicherInterceptor/Black Widow Texaco Bruce NormanDallaire/OS 60 Jim KyncyAnderson Pylon/OS 60 Robert WalterLanzo Stick/Orwick 64 Class Ignition Joe PercyKerswap/MCCoy 19 Bruce NormanBrigadier/O&R 19 Robert WalterLanzo Bomber/Hornet 19 Class B Glow Joe BesharFox/K&B 29 Jim ReynoldsPlayboy Sr/Supertigre 29 Wayne BelcherKerswap/K&B 35 Class C Ignition Buddy TannerPlayboy/O&R 60 Joe PercyTheo Radical/O&R 60 Richard ThompsonLanzo Bomber/O&R 60 Class Glow Jim Reynolds Playboy Sr/K&B 325 Arthur Peterse Sailplane/Veco 19 Richard Huang Playboy Sr/K&B 325 Antique Ignition Jim ReynoldsCumulus/Anderson Spit 65 Chet LanzoLanzo Bomber/Super Cyclone Robert Walter Lanzo Stick/Orwick Antique Glow Jim KyncyAnderson Pylon/Rossi 61 Bruce NormanDalaire/Rossi 60 Richard HuangCumulus/OS 60 Class C Glow Jim ReynoldsPlayboy Sr/Supertigre 35 Bruce Norman Cabin Playboy/K&B 58 Richard Huang Playboy Sr/K&B 58 Class B Ignition Chet LanzoLanzo Stick/Forster 29 Robert WalterLanzo Bomber/Porster 29 Bruce NormanKerswap/Torpedo 29 Free Flight Class C PylonAirplane/Engine Mitch PostZipper/Torpedo 32 Elmer JordanSailplane/O&R 60 Dan Daugherty SrSailplane/Anderson 60 Class Cabin Jim OReillyCabin Ruler/OS 15 ign Wayne CainBrooklyn Dodger/Arden 19 Jim WaistonDiamond Demon/Arden 19 176 Model Aviation -%- PRICE $3995 PPO 4 4E BULL STEARMAN