COM PETITWIttI NE WSLETTEt7 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 SAMUEL MORSE DRIVE Thanks Hungary following letter received AMA Executive DirectorJohn Worth thought should shared AMA membership letter dated Buda pest Hungary August 27 1986 Dear Sirs thank sincerely kind assistance given us directly indirectly organization Control Line World Championships 1986 has new prove friendship established through sports does know bor ders delegates both Mr Don Jehlik Mr Mac Henry have accomplishing outstanding work deserved great est appreciation within best modelists country also among best sportsmen participating foreign countries have got acquainted two outstanding personalities can con sidered example world modelists thank also activity Dr Laird Jackson has resolved difficult situations modesty knowledge patience together colleagues jury wish good health lots successes activity done inter ests modeling best sports regards Yours sincerely s lstvan Gombocz Secretary-General H ungarian Association Modelers Indoor Contest Board Final Ballot Easy B Props Indoor Contest Board has reached unanimous decision interpretation Section 81i 1986-87 AMA rule book section shall interpreted follows acceptable use material other wood propeller blades propeller spar 1 wire propeller shaft adhesive assembly No gadgets kind such includ ing variable pitch variable diameter mechanisms permitted part propeller Socketed propeller hubs permit blade replacement manual pitch adjustment acceptable As stated August 1986 issue page 113 pertained same subject interpretation enforced im mediately US FAI Pylon Team Selected recently-concluded team finals meet following three pilots se lected US F3D RC Pylon Racing team Dub Jett Humble TX Brian Rich mond Orlando FL David Shadel Carlsbad CA callers Bruce Richmond Dallas TXcalling Jett Richmond Jim Shinohara Chula Vista CAcalling Shadel team manager Bob Wallace Avon CT World Championships will held Melbourne Australia April 16-20 1987 Supporters wish accompany team must pay entry lodging fees total ing 500 Swiss Francs Competition Dept atAMA HQ byjanuarys 1987Travel arrangements supporters must made separately AMAs travel agent Nino Dironza Americana Fairfax Travel 419 John Marr Dr Annandale VAQ2003 telephone 703/ 471-0105 703/353885 will able arrange travel whi zh will coordinate team itinerary AI Soaring Team Selected recently-concluded team finals meet following three modelers selected US F3B RC Soaring team Steve Work Albuquerque NM Richard Spicer San Jose CA Steven Lewis Santa Clara CA alternate member Larry Jolly Santa Ana CA team man ager Lynn C King Boulder Creek CA Enthusiasts wish accompany team World Championships Osna bruck Germany July 24-August 2 1987 must pay supporter fees May 1 1987 Contact Competition Dept AMA HQ further information Rule Book Corrections changes RC Sailplane classifica tions took effect January 1986 resulted identity problems within 1986-87 AMA rule book Page 66 rule book contains correct RC Sailplane clas Continued page 137 Note Technical Director W Bob Underwood much progress can life span individual absorb reaching point brain registers system overload us have celebrated halfcentury along Academy can recall days building orchestrated number hours took glue dry Today stand middle museum Reston recall sights sounds smells days head home uncork container cyanoacyrlate virtually build model evening Mylar plastics exotic fibers myriad other refinements abound wonder products advances state art find necessary become chemist just paint model find hopefully through painful experience materials often will react adverselywith another create model resembles bison moulting season Radios bundles switches electrics develop great gobs power gulp huge hunks juice designs never should have flown stagger mind does end course doesnt end Nor does ourcapacityto assim ilate advancements use advance hobby/sport too must consider ability help pioneer unknown frontiers scientific Continued page 137 National Records following National Records have processed during month September RC SailplaneClass Duration Junior 1 :2832 George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 Alti tude Junior3021 2 ft George L Rodri guez 8/27/86 RC SailplaneClass B Duration Junior 1:2832 George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 Du ration Senior4513 Ernest Chiles Ill 6/25/86 RC SailplaneClass C Duration Junior 1:2832 George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 Closed Course Distance Senior07 km Ernest Chiles III 6/29/86 Altitude Junior 30212 ft George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 RC SailplaneClass D Duration Junior 1:2832 George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 Closed Course Distance Senior07 km Ernest Chiles III 6/29/86 December 1986 131 ADA RESTON VA 22090 1988-89 Rules Proposals rules proposals printed next few pages represent proposals received AMA HQ cutoff date submittals next step will Initial Vote various Contest Boards Initial Vote ballots must post marked no later December 1 1986 Modelers wishing make known feel ings against proposals should get touch AMA district Contest Board member right away purpose Initial Vote weed out proposals arejudged unsuitable further consideration Final Vote will occur next year determine surviving proposals will formally adopted inclusion 198889 AMA Official Model Aircraft Regulations rule book results Initial Vote will printed March 1987 issue Unassigned Proposals following events awaiting assignment specific Contest Board * Joe Beshar establish new provisional event called AMA Vintage event combining Free Flight Radio Control models designed kitted published prior December 31 1942 Glenn Gresens establish new provisional event RC Duration purpose event provide competition areas space conventional free flight available Con test procedures have tested Old Timer events held Society Antique Modelers Donald MulliganTo create newcategorywithin Radio Control replicas models designed flown Free Flight competition priorto 1951 *Indicates new events extensive rewrite existing events Due unprecedented number magazine space restrictions cannot printed entirety Model Aviation complete copy contact Competition Depart ment AMA Headquarters Please indicate proposal required using proposal number Electric Proposals ELC-88-2 WS Blanchard establish unified rules Electric model airplane competition include events listed Class Free Flight Class B Free Flight Class Control Line Speed Control Line Precision Aerobatics Radio Control Class Sailplane Precision Duration Radio Con trol Class B Sailplane Precision Duration Radio Control Class B Sailplane Endurance Radio Con trol Class Pylon Racing Radio Control Class B Pylon Racing Radio Control Old Timer Texaco Radio Control ClassA Old Timer pre 1960 Radio Control Class B Old-Timer pre 1960 Radio Control Precision Aerobatics Radio Control Sport Scale General Proposals Gen-88-1 John Thompson eliminate Senior age classification Section 5 page 6 change word ing Contestants under 16 years age classified Juniors Contestants 16 older classified Open fliers Records segregated Junior Open depending age classifica tion contestant time record established Executive Council jurisdiction GEN-88-2 Robert Underwood emphasize Contest Directors responsibility determine contestants eligibility Change last sentence Re sponsibilities page 1 read AMA sanctions exist promote national standardseach CD will make special effort AMA events determine contestant eligibility checking current AMA and/or FAt stamp enforce rules Combined Executive Council Contest Boards jurisdiction Add section 4page 6 shall include checking current FAI stamp required phase FAI Team Selection event partici pation Executive Council jurisdiction CEN-88-3 Underwood define period time included sanction Add 22 pageS definition AMA sanctioned event shall understood include period time Contest Director appointed representa tive attendance named site days listed sanction Executive Council jurisdiction GEN-88-4 Underwood clarify model identifi cation Change first sentence section 4 page 8 read models entered rulebook compe tition events excepting Indoor Scale models shall d 42 page 8 See AMA Safety Code rules identification models flown other official AMA rule bookevents Contest Boards jurisdiction GEN-88-5 Underwood allow officials file protest Change first sentence section 18 page 7 read Protests concerning conduct meet record trial will considered presented writing contestant official event ombined Executive Council Contest Boards jurisdiction GEN-88-7 Kevin CollinsToaddan overalisilencer code Add new section 9 page 8 General 9 Silencers model aircraft operated internal combustion engines larger 0051 cu must equipped effective silencers FAI events governed FAI Sport ing Code Contest Boards jurisdiction BC Aerobatics Proposals RCA-88-2 Michael Harrison simplify classes combining Expert Masters create new fixed pattern called Open RCA-88-1 Harrison drop point accumulation forOpen class old combined Expert-Masters 88-2 approved RCA-88-3 Harrison Retracts allowed Sports man Class RCA-88-4 Harrison require Advanced Expert Masters meet sound level no louder 105dB lose 10 points per judge RCA-88-5 Harrison change Expert Pattern Maneuvers Open Pattern Maneuvers drop present number 19 page 45 Masters Pat tern Provides fixed pattern until new fixed pattern developed *RCA.88.6 William Kern establish new pro visional event RC Model Sport Flyer Fun Fly addition current Club Team Fun Fly page 58 effort encourage sport fliers through use event combines elements scale craftsmanship flying RCA-88-7 Robert Wornell allow docted fans maximum single engine size 85 cu dis placement 13 cu multi installations compete Pattern RC-88-8 Ronald Hesselbrock change ma neuvers Expert Class total number would increased 15 current 12 1 Avalanche 2 Half Reverse Cuban Eight 3 Slow Roll 4 Stall Turn right left wind correction 5 Square loop four 1/2 rolls 6 lmmelmann turn 7 Three outside loops top 8 Half roll half square loop 9 Top Hat 1/2 rolls 10 Stall Turn 1/2 roll uplineand downilne 11 Four Point Roll 12 Humpty Bump 13 Double lmmelmann 14 Double Humpty Bump 15 Two Rolls opposite directions inverted RCA-88-9 Hesselbrock change maneuvers Advanced class 1 Half Reverse Cuban Eight 2 Slow Roll 3 Stall Turn right left wind correction 4 Top Hat 1/2 rolls 5 lmmelmann Turn 6 Three Outside Loops top 7 Half Roll Half Square Loop 8 Double lmmelmann 9 Stall Turn 1/2 roll uplineand downilne 10 Four point roll RCA-88-1O Hesselbrock delete Master Class RC Pattern section rule book stated class has lost popularity few contests offering *R 88 12 Glenn Carter An extensive rewrite RC Sport Aerobatics rules Events 411 412 413 involves deletions additions re wording current rules RCA-88-13 Russell Knetzger allow normaliz ing scores flyoff rounds determine winners Event 406 making either nor malizing flyoffs mandatory Page44-RC Pattern 13 Determiningthewinner Add lieu above method determining winnerand other places class Contest Director may choose FAI F3A process flyoff rounds and/or normalizing scores des cribed Event 406 item 9 Classification pro vided intent advertised advance submitted majority vote contestants class prior start flying use normalizing contest need necessarily use flyoff rounds vice versa RCA-88-14 Knetzger give greater weight flight track aerobatic model over plane attitude Page 45-46 Precision Add new paragraph read straight lines both hori zontal vertical will graded track projected bythe model Changes attitude model maintain straight track will reason downgrading maneuver RCA-88-15 Knetzger revise suggestions RC judges concerning two minor downgrades should put maneuver score down toat least 8 Page 46D Judging Individual ManeuversAdd new sentence 4th paragraph read availability whole 1/2 points will aid judge downgrading major minor de fects Add new 2nd sentence 5th paragraph read slightest defect should result down grading least 1/2 point Make present 2nd sentence 3rd modify read two minor no ticeable defects should result downgradingto least 8 severe defect should put down 7 6 should combination three four minor defects RCA-88-16 Knetzger clarify mandatory zero landing outside runway Page 49 RC Pattern Landingadd first para graph Landingarea runway normally defined area beyond AMA taxi flight line areas defined page 130 paved orin grassed landing fields closely mown surrounding area cases paved mown area quite extensive contest manage ment may define mark lesser runway limits either width length both RCA-88-17 Knetzger delete mandatory zero landing outside runway companion RCA-88-1 6approval will negate other RCA-88-18 Knetzger delay mandatory ad vancement Novice Sportsman end calendar year rather immediately RCA-88-19 Charley Reed change Expert Class maneuvers Open RCA-88-2 passed K Factor 1 Takeoff u1 2 Figure M 1/4 rolls uS 132 Model Aviation 3 Cuban 8 d2 4 Double lmmelmann u2 5 Slow Roll d3 6 3 Reverse Outside Loops u4 7 4 Point Roll d4 B Square Loop w/1/2 rolls leg u .. 5 98 Point Roll d4 10TopHatu3 11Reverse Knife Edge Flight d4 12Triangular Rolling Loop u4 13Landing u1 RCA-88-20 Reed change Advanced Class ma neuvers Takeoff u 2 Non Rolling Figure M u 3 Cuban 8 d 4 Double lmmelmann u 5 4 Point Roll d 6 3 Reverse Outside Loops u 7 Slow roll d 8 3 Inside Loops u 9 3 Horizontal Rolls d 10 Square Loop u 11 Knife Edge Flight d 12 Landing Scale Proposals SC-88-1 D Lindley Peanut Events 501 505 consider two additional characteristics model compared full-scale Add present score sheet under Scale Score Judging Criteria Wing outline point values 3 scale 2 slightly out scale 1 grossly out scale 0 no 3 view J Fin outline use same values above SC-88-2 John Guenther Events 501 505 change FF Peanut Scale Indoor Outdoor provisional official status SC-88-3 Nicholas Mango CL Event 508 509 change single-engined weight limit 20 lbs same multi-engined both Sport Precision *SC.88.4 Robert Guilfoyle RC establish provisional event RCARF Scale purpose event eliminate competition between factory built contestant built scale models three view required no static scores given SC-88-5 Australia Graves CL Event 508 allow light systems such landing lights beacons etc used option Onlyone lightoption may nominated SC-88-6 Graves CL Event 508 delete Lighting systems will permitted unlisted operation will receive consideration during scale judging SC-88-7 Graves CL Event 508 delete contestant must also demonstrate engine shutoff end flight qualify maximum points awarded SC-88-8 Graves CL Event 508 separate engine shutoff engine control can count option Engine shutoff must operate same full scale aircraft after landing throttle brought low speed SC-88-9 Russell Knetzger RC Events 511 512 513 514 515 517 518 make 1/2 points available RC Scale flight judging SC-88-1O Knetzger RC Events 511512 513514 515 518 limit number helpers state pilot may operate trans mitter controls pilot permitted helper during flight Two helpers may present during starting engines Once airborne no person other pilot shall operate transmitter controls Operation anyone else shall require disqualification flight SC-88-11 Knetzger RC Eventssll512513514 unify RC Scale RC Pattern safety require ments Page 79 RC Sport Scalereplace 21 61 page 43 replace 22 62 page 43 create new 24 same language 64 page 43 adding takeoff landings contestant may permission judges line director move onto runway SC-88-12 Knetzger RC page 85 replace Flight Judging Guide 424 Landing paragraphs 2 3 landing shall considered complete model has lost flying speed has completed 15 meters roll out stops evercomes first Within 15 meter roll outzone collapsed gear resting momentarilytouching nose shall grounds severe down grading flipping model onto its back shall zero SC-88-13 William Boss CL Sport Scale require multi-engined models diverse types power plants glow electric glow jet etc have demonstrate power plants used contributing significantly models per formance judges contestant agree method demonstrating before first attem Pt SC-88-14 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 state contestants declaration will count total allowable number pages documentation SC-88-16 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 permit use larger three view drawings maximum 24 x 36 SC-88-15 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 change number pages documentation allowed 6 8 SC-88-17 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 change deletion two pages documenta tion plastic model used proof-of-scale page SC-88-18 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 delete paragraph 74 thereby eliminate time limit completion flight Starting times still maintained SC-88-19 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 eliminate Touch Go 20 point flight option removing words Touch Go paragraphs 83 91 92 SC-88-20 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 officially allow use removable lead-out guides need place static judging SC-88-21 Boss CL Precision Event 508 Same SC-88-1 3 SC-88-22 Boss CL Precision Event 508 bring flap operation line full scale aircraft Lowering raising flaps must performed independent nonproportional throttle con trol function obtain maximum points SC-88-23 Boss CL Precision Event 508 allow operations such folding wings opening closing canopy etc typical prototype air craft done prior takeoff Present rules confine operations models official flight SC-88-24 Boss CL Precision Event 508 elimi nate Engine Starting Bonus use electric starters possible use electric motors power deem bonus questionable SC-88-25 Boss CL Precision Event 508 elimi nate waiver dummy pilots deleting sentence starting Models built prior Jan uary 11980 SC-88-26 Boss Unified ScaleJudging Regulations Same SC-B8-20 SC-88-27 Boss Unified ScaleJudging Regulations set limit number pages docu mentation static judging Precision models Limit 25 pages material toa maximum size 11 x 14 except three views may size up 24 x 36 Three view will count page declaration will counted part 25 pages SC-88-28 DR Platt RC CL Sport Giant Events 509 511 512 513 514 define howa model may displayed forstatic judgingDuring static judging parts model may displayed position eg canopy open flaps lowered doors opened etc Parts will fly model eg steps ordinance will carried clocks etc may added static judging judges may request re-configuration during judging match 3-views eg canopy closed etc SC-88-29 Platt RC Sport Giant Events 511 512 513 514 define what constitutes attempt official flight Rule addition section 9 allows two attempts official flight Flight attempt model does become airborne model becomes airborne flight official Time score cancelled event attempt SC-88-30 Platt Rubber Scale Indoor-Outdoor Eventsso3 507Toraiseflyingpointlimittomatch static point limit rule 54 change 90 100 SC-88-31 Platt RC Scale Flight Judging Guide change name maneuvers described section 421 Unassisted ROG Take off SC-88-32 Platt CL RC Sport Giant Events 509 511 512513514 Unified ScaleJudging Regulations clarify meaning 3-view draw ings stating drawings three views also acceptable SC-88-33 Platt CL RC Sport Giant Events 509 511 512 513514Todelete rule 53 effect allow cockpit detail count during static judging SC-88-34 Platt CL RCSport Events 509511 512 513 514 allow painting plastic kits used part documentation static judging SC-88-35 Platt CL RC Sport Events 509511 512 513 allow weight limit same single engined models multi-engined Change read Models shall weigh no 20 lbs ready flight except fuel SC-88-36 Platt CL RC Sport Giant Events 50951151251 3514Toincreasethenumberof pages allowed documentation 6 8 SC-88-37 Platt CL RC Sport Giant Events 509 511 512 513 514 award bonus original design model original design contestant bonus equal 10% craftsmanship score achieved shall added craftsmanship score order qualify bonus original plans other substantial proof origin design required Conversions models built plans available commercially re-sized quality Replaces present rule requiring list purchased parts SC-88-38 Claude McCullough RC Sport Events 511 512 513 use same weight limit single multi-engined aircraft Models shall weigh no 20 lbs ready flight except fuel SC-88-39 McCullough RC Precision Event 515 Same SC-88-38 SC-88-40 McCullough RC Precision Event 515 apply same engine formula Precision currently applies RC Sport Scale see 27 page 79 Rule Book SC-88-41 Platt RC Precision Event 515 re instate RC Precision Scale appeared 1980 Rule Book plus tie-breaker rule indicated RC Precision Scale 3 page 82 Approval would replace current Event 515 SC-88-42 Platt Outdoor Rubber Event 507 clarify rule 4 adding 44a statement Note airfoil section wing may non-scale penalty SC-88-43 Randal King RC Scale Helicopter Event 518 change method scoring page 81 paragraph 9 case 1 flying round total score shall one-half static score ad case two 2 flying rounds final score shall one-half static score plus average flight score December 1986 133 SC-88-44 King RCScale Helicopter Event 51 8To change required maneuvers create realistic flight schedule Replace current flight maneuver schedule p8litem 7 follow ing 1 15 second hover 45 degree climbout 2 Rectangular traffic pattern 3 Translational landing 4 360 degree flyaround 5 Freestyle scale flight 2 mm maximum Also scale maneuvers shall commence end helipad #4 RC Soaring Proposals SO-RB-i Barry Kurath Class Handlaunch Event 441 eliminate 1-1/2 meter limit handlaunch wingspan deleting paragraph 311 SO-88-2 Douglas Dorton Launch Equipment add present paragraph 9 p 66 Winch systems will have maximum line length 600 meters turnaround located no 300 metersfromthewinch Release theaircraft pilots helpers hand must occurwithin 3 meters winch Hi-Start systems can combination elastic line stretched length launching cannot exceed 300 meters 50-88-3 Gary Frost Soaring general increase safety adding warning device sailpianes indicate approach silent aircraft New sec tion read RC Gliders Free Flight models weighing ounce de scending power must equipped device audible above surrounding noise level will automatically activated anytime aircraft comes within 50 feet solid object Indoor Proposals IND-88-1 James Fiorello add additional category supplemental Hand Launch Glider persons over 55 years age tND48-2 Dan Domina add Section 14 Steering Model page 16 Steering shall limited AMA events three 15 second periods periods may consecutive 45 second steer permitted IND4S-3 Domina combine Hi-Tech wood classes hand launch glider Change word ing item 5 p 17 read Except natural flexing rigid geometry wings required no folders parawings etc IND-88-4 Domina change item 12 page 16 allowing 20 seconds instead 10 hung model free itself Also add balloon pole etc may used dislodge hung model purpose flight continuation IND-88-5 Domina Event 202 require Intermediate Stick models weigh least 15 grams IND-88-6 Douglas Barber Event 206 set minimum weight Easy B model 1 gram IND-88-7 Barber Event 206 remove re striction dictates paper covering Easy B models Page 15 82a read Easy B model shall monoplane covered com merciallyavailablematerialsoldinsheetform excludes microfilm IND-88-8 Barber Event 206 add reinforce ment restrictions Easy B Pages 15-16 add 82J structural framework Easy B model shall entirely wood adhesive sembly Reinforcement allowed means no boron carbon fiber keviar etc IND-88-9 Barber Event 206 allow bracing Easy B models Change page 15-16 82H read shall no bracing model Contest Board interpretation would also deleted IND-88-1O Barber Event 208 change name event 208 Novice Pennypiane Limited Pennyplane IND-88-11 Richard Doig Event 205 add windshield/window requirement Manhattan Page 16 93 add transparent covering used fuselage windshield windows must outlined contrasting color IND-88-12 Doig Event 206 allow use plastic coveringon Easy B models Page 15 82a replace Easy B model shall mono plane covered commercially available solid material such paper plastic film Micro film allowed IND-88-13 Doig Events 212 213 combine single class no material restrictions Page 17 paragraphs 5 b eliminated replaced Construction surfaces shall remain fixed except changes camber incidence due natural flexing surfaces Folding wings mechanically actuated inci dence changes strictly prohibited IND-88-14 Doig Events 201 202 204 205 206 207 208209210211 clarifyjudgingthe end flight Page 16 item 12 replace first sentence following Hand launched events Time starts instant model launched hand ends model comes rest floor building interpreted mean belly down model jettisons parts Any model landing gear permitting taxi after touchdown shall allowed enter hand-launched events b ROG events Time starts instant model re leased takeoff including takeoff roll ends model touches floor building model jettisons parts c events continue present material ginning obstruction met IND-88-15 Doig Event 206 make official May 31 1986 interpretation concerning Easy B propellers Page 16 add 82i ac ceptable use material other wood propeller blades spars 1 wire forthe propeller shaft adhesive assembly No gadgets kind such variable pitch v4riable diameter mechanisms permitted part propeller IND-88-16 Kevin Collins events eliminate Junior Senior Open classifications Free Flight competition establish Novice Expert competition purposes Add new section 16 page 9 Contestant Classification expected en try large enough event two contestant classifications Novice Expert may used based skill level participant event entered Honor system fliers reputation separated events used deterrrsne suitability Novice classification Age class ifications used AMA national record purposes Contest Directors decision shall final RC Racing Prcb RCR-88-1 Gail Jacobsofl LYOM 4Z ltow substitute needle valves Isi Qis~r s needle valv ta s following word exckidln &2 CR-88-2 JacobsQ1 Rnt 422 change number engine asaNablO certification competition Also deftrsOthetermnormal retail channels Replace parAgraph 43 Production p60 least 250 engines R/C carburetor venturi shall have produced madeavaulablethiough normal retail channels throughout United States supplier uniue engine event United States must maintain average inventory hun dred engines and/ora combination engines parts United States NOTE AMA defines Normal retail channels through letter written byJoe Friend subject Competition Engine Quali fication dated February 1983 two pages Refer ence should made letter engine qualification definition Normal retail channels RCR-88-3 Jacobson Event 422 indicate rules notification engine certification Replace paragraph 44 page 61 shall period 60 days date approved byAMA Racing Contest Board Chairman until use said engine contest Certification new engine will printed Competition Section Model Aviation magazine Special interest groups will notified mail includes change modification existing engine RCR-88-4 Jacobson Event 422 increase allowed engine size Quarter Midget Change paragraph 41 page 60 read Total displace ment shall over 35cc 2135 cu RCR-88-5WayneYeager Event422Todelete language relating use primary back-up aircraft paragraph 2 page 60 delete sen tence alternate back-up aircraft may used primary aircraft considered unsafe CD appointed official RCR-88-6 Yeager Event 422 reduce re quired number engines certification Change paragraph 43 read least 200 engines.. RCR-88-7 Yeager Event 422 define terms production normal retail outlet para graph 43 Add paragraph 43 p 60-61 term normal retail outlet may source consumer can purchase product price independent consumer Commercial availability shall construed mean available normal retail outlet previously described may include fabricating manufacturers wholesalers retailers mail order houses blue printers reworkers importers semblers second sources rule specifi cation normal retail channels throughout United States shall mean consumer within US has direct access source sourceswithin US will supply material normal retail outlet defined earlier RCR-86-8 Yeager Event 422 delete language prohibiting engine rework Delete paragraphs 42 44 46 47 pages 60 61 RCR-88-9 Yeager Event 422 change availa bility language engine usage Paragraph 44 page 61 changed readEngines approved contest usage after March 31 given year may used contest until January 1 following year RCR-88-1O David Latsha Event 422 reduce required number engines certification Paragraph 43 page 60 changed read 100 engines RCR-88-11 John Kilsdonk Event 421 clarify scoring system irrespective number planes heat race Add paragraph 13 page 60 1 33 scoring system u5at contests irrespective number airplanes per race ie contests two three plane heats flown 4 pt 3 pt 2 pt scoring system used cases three plane heats flown no position will receive 1 Pt Similarly two plane races used no position will receive either 1 Pt 2 Pt Failure finish will receive 0 pts RCR-88-1 2 Kilsdonk Event 421To eliminate inconsistent policies handle dead heats clear cut winner cannot de termined Add paragraph 13 page 60 1 344n event dead heat clear ~et decision cannot made particular pwi6so airplanes question position will refly other unaffeaSa will maintain scores odiaI~e airplanes reflown i4U owiqr O contention undetermined paIbA1 etid neither scores can bewore*afdtAShad received adverse ruling wflt heat race *RCR 88 13 Kilsdonk Event 41 establish procedure developing race matrix racing through assignment contestant numbers columns indicating numbers frequen cies RCR-86-14 William Hager Event 421 revise engine rules Section 411 page 59 delete parts subject rules regarding quantity source because engine manufacturers mayor may produce parts help 134 Model Aviation make up complete production engine Rechromed liners button bar stock heads permitted RCR-88-15 Hager Event 421 clarify engine alteration rule Section 41 page 5859 change sentence beginning Alterations shall limit ed ad Alterations shall limited parts produced quantities greater 500 units available commerciallyto anyone valid manufacturing company Parts thatthis affect piston liner rod Wrist pin keepers other parts must manufacturer engine being altered except set forth 411 RCR-88-16 Gary Hover Events 421 422 423 424 425 426 add new rule concerning al coholic beverages Alcoholic beverages shall allowed race course Any pilot com petition official consumes alcoholic bever ages during competition shall removed competition submitted emer gency proposal safety concern *RCR481 7 Hover establish new provisional event called Q-500 entry level event RC Racing Quickie event has flown number years throughout United States RCR-88-18 Hover Events 421 422 423 pro vide protective cages around race course officials Add new rule race officials race course including sideline judges shall enclosed sides top chain link equivalent material form protective cage starter shall located near possible lap counter cage once race has started submitted emergency proposal safety concern RCR-88-19 Hover Events42l 422423424425 426 develop plan attack emergency situations may occur during race compe tition Add An emergency plan addressing both major minor injuries shall presented competitors prior actual competition emergency plan shall include limited description official responsible implementating emergency plan desig nated emergency first aid location submitted emergency proposal safety concern RCR-88-20 Hover Event 422 align formula Quarter Midget engine part rule Delete sec tion 43 page 60 Add Engines must pro duction units assembled factory available production parts Engines parts must have produced quantitiesgreater 500 must available through normal retail outlets USA RCt-88-21 Hover Event 421 422 clarify certification engine availability Replace 44 Quarter Midget add 4124 Formula engines component parts shall cataloged engine manufacturer new engines and/or component parts may used competition least 60 days following formal written approval Contest Board Chairman shall no retroactive approvals Manu facturers applying approval required submit verifiable documentation availability proper number engines com ponent parts prior consideration approval RCR-88-22 Hover Event 421 clarify use alternate model 2 General page 58 follow ing sentence can use alternate model first model flyable add Once contestant has gone alternate model shall allowed reuse first model com petition Outdoor FF Proposals FF-88-1 James Fiorello add supplemental categoryfor hand launch gliderfor persons over 55 years old FF-88-2 Ernest Linn add towline glider event BA-ito current FAI Nordic A-i A-2 rules Add page 14 FF Towline Glider 5 BA-i specifications Maximum surface area wing stab projected 279 sq minimum total weight 508 ozs maximum length launching cable 1 64 ft 51 Towline pull test required 52 Circle tow will permitted 53 Number flights competitor en titled five 5 official flights maximum flight time 120 seconds Flyoff flight maxes would add 60 seconds previous max until max accomplished 54 Definition official flight flight less 20 seconds will attempt Five attempts per entry allowed 55 Definition attempt Launching devices organization launching shall agree current FAI rules unless otherwise specified herein FF-88-3 Gary Frost increase safety adding warning device approaching silent aircraft Add new section RC Gliders Free Flight mod els weighing ounce descend ing power must equipped device audible above surrounding noise level will automatically activated anytime aircraft comes within 50 feet solid object FF-88-4 Steven Bard Event 115 allow pro pellers P30 balanced Weight may added blade propeller purpose balancing weight must clear tape can applied way changes shape area propeller FF-88-6 Dan Domina establish provisional event Free Flight Catapult Glider rules similar Event 122 except glider shall have rigid wing Auto surfaces folders sliders Rogallo wings like prohibited modelshallhaveamaximumweightofi5 ounces Launching shall means catapult com posed 3 ft loop 30 pound test line attached rubber ioop made 3 feet 1/4 flat rubber rubber shall attached swivel atop suitably anchored 5 6 ft tall rod Four official flights allowed score best 2 four flights qualified flyoff unlimited duration event two maximum flights FF-88-7 Domina Event 113 define what engine equivalent Jetex 150 defined section 4 page 12 Add 4Commercial motor rocket engines defined NFPA 112-1982 motor rocket engines total impulse 062 6 5 Newton seconds types 1/2A B declared equivalent tothe jetex 150 Type model rocket engine used event aspects NARHIAA---NFPA Safety Code must followed flown New Jersey Massachusetts appropriate permits comply state law must obtained No special permits required other 48 states Mr Domina also states thatthe NAR-N FPA-H IAA Safe ty Code must added rule book FF-88-8 Domina Event 113 define two classes rocket powered models per current NAR National Association Rocketry practice shall Rocket Glider no parts may jettisoned BoostGlider power booster unit separatelyand safely recovered streamer and/or parachute FF48-9 Robert Underwood General define term category used reference free flight fields Add page 9 Outdoor Free Flight contest sites shall designated either Cate gory 111 orIl fields designation isto based size general layout field surrounding environs direction ve locity wind Contest Director will announce category designation prior start contest shall changed balance event FF-88-1O Leonard Bedford Event 115 modify existing definition P-30 propeller propeller should commercially available plas tic freewheeling propeller between 23 25cm diameter 905 984 inches Only following changes will allowed flashing may removed b balancing addition weight blade c enlarging hole propeller hub order accept larger diameter shaft and/or bushing cut metal tubing FF-88-11 Donald Hughes Events 110-111 establish category II Ill motor runs maximum times electric Replace paragraph 3 page 11 Motor run flights shall hand launched Category land II motor run shall 25 seconds 3 minute maximum Category Ill motor run shall 20 seconds 2 minute maximum Change paragraph 5a read motor run exceeds official category limits limits set Contest Director Change paragraph 6 read Number flights contestant shall allowed total six attempts make three official flights flight results maximum contestant may attempt additional flights break ties record pur poses flyoff flights hand launched Category II events motor run first flyoff flight shall 20 seconds 3 minute maximum second through final flyoff flight shall have motor run 15 seconds 3 minute maximum Category Ill events motor run first flyoff subsequent flyoff flights shall 15 seconds 2 minute maximum paragraph 61 unchanged FF-88-12 Kevin Collins events eliminate Junior Senior Open classifications Free Flight competition establish Novice Expert competition purposes Add new section 16 page 9 Contestant classification expected en try large enough event two contestant classifications Novice Expert may used based skill level participant evententered Honorsystem fliers reputation separated events used determine suitability fortheNovice classification Age class ifications used AMA national record purposes Contest Directors decision shall final Control Line Proposals CL-B8-1 William Zimmer Event 322 323 require safety reasons pilots circle 5 feet minimum radius Add 31 page 32 pilots circle 5 feet minimum radius shall clearly marked CL-88-2 Barry Baxter Event 325 allow abrasive surface leading edge combat model wings Delete paragraph 3 page 38. shall have artificial aids assist cuttingthe string streamer Such artificial aids include example wing fences tip plates protrude forward leading edge sharp rough de vices mounted near wing leading edge etc CL-88-3 Barry Baxter Event 325 change en gine starting procedures Paragraph 81 page 39 Match Period Delete sentence Either pilot pit crew may start engine aircraft may launched immediately after starting Add section FAI starting procedures found page 97 section 9 its entirety CL-88-4 W Zimmer Event 322 clarify Four Leaf Clover maneuver Change last sentence 1315 page 36 read last loop performed maneuver made complete vertical climb through center Four Leaf Clover Model recovers normal level flight CL-8B-5 Zimmer Event 322 clarify scoring attempted/incomplete maneuvers Add sec tion ii page 33 1 12 Attempted/Incomplete maneuvers Model enters starting point maneuver fully completed Attempted/ incomplete maneuvers shall awarded mini mum score 10 CL-88-6 Zimmer Event 322 eliminate required entry level flight 1/4 lap Outside Square Loop maneuver Change 138 page 35 last sentence read Model recovers normal flight level CL-88-7 John Thompson Event 312 reduce engine displacement 2135 cu ad dition minimum single strand line diameter would 01 6 pull test 35 pounds CL-B8-8 Thompson Event 311 reduce engine displacement 2135 cu addition minimum singlestrandlinediameterwouldbe 016 pull test 32G December 1986 1 8-9 Michael Anderson Event 321 crease maximum displacement Profile Car rier 3600 cu 4028 cu CL-88-1O Anderson Events 319 320 321 allow move contestant use model engine Add paragraph 14 page 30 142 Model/Engine restrictions Once model en gine has used contestant make official attempt event same model engine cannot used byanother contestant contest CL-88-11 Anderson Events 319 321 change maximum displacement allowed multiengine models Add paragraphs 31 331 page 30 4272 cu multi-engine models CL-88-12 Leroy Cordes Events 319 320 321To require pilot raintain forward motion through both low speed landing phases flight Add paragraph 12 page 32 pilot shall maintain forward counter clockwise motion respect ground throughout landing phase flight landing phase shall defined signal until completion landing Failure shall result loss landing points CL-88-13 Mike Pratt Event 322 revise line sizes models using 4 cycle engines Add section 4 page 32 Seventy percent actual displacement 4 cycle engines shall used determining engine category relative line size requirements Add section 5 page 32 Seven ty percent actual displacement 4 cycle engines shall used determining engine category relative pull test requirements CL-88-14 Peter Mazur Events 319 320 321 eliminate backing up during Carrier landings add 122 page 3233 after sentence ending does notattemptalandingaddEachactat backing up past arresting cables proceeding forward past arrest ing cables performed after crossing lap landing signal given shall con sidered landing approach contestant does attempt landing CL-88-15 Mazur Control Line General define penalty safety thong used events required Add section 4 page 18 end paragraph Failure use safety thong events required shall constitute foul CL-88-16 Marc Warwashana Events 319 320 321 require models maintain forward counterclockwise motion during entire flight Move paragraph 11221 page 31 paragraph 7 page 31 number 74 CL-88-17 Frank Williams create supple mental sport racing event can flown relatively inexpensive easily constructed models Models will profile construction employ maximum displacement 4028 cu NC Helicopter Proposals RCH-88-1 Randal King Events 431 432 re move helipad #5 Delete reference helipad #5 rules course layout page 64 Intermediate Scale maneuvers will commence end helipad #4 RCH-88-2 Reference SC-88-29 King Events 431 432 518 revise determination score two rounds flown Page 63 paragraph 14 change words best single flight read highest average flight score RCH-88-3 King Events 431 432 revise class advancement system Delete paragraph 18 page 63 replace following 18 Class advancement his/her first contest contestant may enter class his/her option Once committed certain class contestant will allowed move higher skill class expect noted 1812 move will come about two ways 1 voluntary 2 mandatory 181 contestant may promote himself volun tarily higher class time however once move made may change back lower class 1811 Exception contestant mayfly next higher class contest class offered committing permanent move higher class may fly lower class current rating 1812 Exception con testant may reclassified lower class contestant has written approval Contest Director District Contest Board Member AMA Vice President 182A contestant will mandatorily advanced through classes accumulation points class contestant will receive points according finishing place contest compete Con testants finishing third below will receive point contestant beat Second place winners will receive two 2 points flierhe beats First place winners will receive three 3 points contestant beats points received will determined Contest Directors report recorded contestants cumulative record 1821 Acontestant accumu lating exceeding fifty 50 points will auto matically advanced next higher skill level end calender year 1822A con testant may voluntarily advance next higher class upon reaching fifty SO points wait ing end calendar year 1823Time required toattain thegoals 1821 has no limitA contestants point accumulation does start over beginning new year continues until ever advancement goal reached 1824When acontestantentersanew class either higher lower permitted 1812 begins zero points 1825 contestant flies higher class provided 1811 will still accumulate points though entered own class RCH-88-4 King Event 432 revise Inter mediate maneuver schedule Change maneuvers 45 6 page 65 read 4-chandelle 5-Stall Turn 6-Translational landing Revise page 64 diagrams well RCH-88-5 King create new class sched ule maneuver between Intermediate FAI called Advanced total five minutes will allowed fly seven maneuvers helipad #4 consist Pilot Promenade Nose-in IS sec ond hover 45 degree climbout lmmelmann Loop Roll 540 degree stall turn andAutorotation Scale World Champs Flier Comments would never say didnt come back winners ninth World Scale Championships held July near Oslo Norway didnt come back firstplace team just experience gained trip enough ensure didnt feel like loser winning aspect Champion ships being able travel compete great group people team compatible anyone didnt have good time own fault Steve Sauger didnt break too things time shower head room key didnt hear familiarUh-Oh too times Jeff Perez fishing expedition special Norwegian fishhook yielded least what expected would would have flight gear needed flight line catalog case thing hadnt temporarily mis placed airlines common hear phraselts box time someone asked special tool fell victim Nats saw evidence eye sky Abels new video camera recorded everydelicious momentofthecompetition see Dan Dave Abel hobbling around shoulder lower other can now understand Traveling great people re acquainting yourself old friends past World Championships enough reward make trip worthwhile Cliff Tacie models competing years Championship some best Ive seen Its obvious precision crafts manship still important ingre dients competing F4C FAI RC Scale As team went over Oslo idea high-complexity-bonus good standoff scale model would competitive Whoops Wrong RC Team finished fifth place out 17 countries shining star Steve Sauger Stinson A-i TnMotor true precision-quality model earned him sixth-high static score Combin ing static solid flying Steve finished tenth overall Skip Mast received very respectable static C-130 Hercules flew well Ive ever seen him fourteenthplace finish myself low static took out competition start Savoia Marchetti SM-81and ended up twentysecond place Considering 47 competitors guess could say didnt too bad Just good hoped CL Team solid Jeff Perez coming through strong B-i 7 Flying Fortress finishing seventh place Ron Sears flew tried true PT-i 7 Stearman ninth place Julie Abel overcame low static score excellent flights finish tenth course Russians walked off first second third places way first-place team finish US Team fourth As RC need high static scores CLthat necessary element secure victory Once again Id like thank people helped make trip possible People like Sig Airtronics Scandinavian Air lines System Nino DiRonza Henderson Hobbies Skymasters Mid-Hudson RC Society Flying Tigers George South Tom McCoy Thanks also Helen Weberforthe embroidered book marks worked throughout championships Elsie Abel sewing patches ourjackets thoughtful initials inside Thanks especially Tony Ristuccia Nick Capriotti help atJ FK Airport seeing us off greeting us upon return arranging Al LaFamina tour through Pan Am maintenance facility JFK Hope havent forgotten anyone Norwegian Aero Club under expert guidance Narve Jensen did excellent job hosting Championships facilities appropriate com puterized scorekeeping exceptionally fast efficient hotel very com fortable food especially peas carrots great So once again whenever asked 136 Model Aviation Did win can answer con viction bet did Rule Book Corrections continued sifications Class AHand Launch Class BTwo-Meter Class CStandard Class DUnlimited Please note previous Modified Standard classification no longer exists copy rule book correct page 72Records respectto classifications match letter-designated classifica tions just listed addition inside front cover rule book correct Event Designa tion Numbers follows 441 Thermal Class AHand-Launch 442Thermal Class BTwo-Meter 443Thermal Class CStandard 444Thermal Class DUnlimited *445...F3B...Thermal Soaring *446..CrossCountry 451Slope Class AHand-Launch 452Slope Class BTwo-Meter 453Slope Class CStandard 454Slope Class DUnlimited 0455F3F.Slope Soaring 1987 Canadian Nats Canadian Nats will held July 1925 1987 week following AMA Nats Arnprior Ontario Canada site about 50 miles west Ottawa Technical Director continued recreational hobby/sport can help solve knotty aerodynamic mystery good can bring relaxation sense fulfillment participate good indeed IT IS GOOD Have told someone recently Elsewhere issue will find host rules proposals present rules-change cycle might part competition scene contestant Contest Director will want consider carefully Generally brief synopsis out lines change also un precedented number new events pro posed practical attempt includethecopyforsome22 neweventson pages have interest specific new events consult directions beginning presenta tion tell get copy complete proposal transmitter frequency-allocation identi fication labels have shipped manufacturers importers dealers indicated desire use Two sizes have produced smaller used directly transmitter larger end carton hoped warning labels will alert dealers users concerning proper use 72 MHz 75 MHz frequency allocations Please encourage retail outlets area watch new equipment CONTEST COORDINATORS I 6enjce Williams 347 Soothwick Ad Westfield MA 01085 II A Sobriso 87-26 88th St. Woodhaven Oveens NY 11421 RC Enest Nikoden, 407 Willow St Lvckport NY 14094 RC Bill Fy05 28 Femmood Dr Cotnmack NY 11725 Ill Nelson Goold 1944 S Idahe St Allentown PA 18103 East M Weisenbach 4588W 146th Cleveland OH 44135 West IV Warten Sondes 1, 8735 52nd Ave College Park MD 20741 Ac Ed Byerley 200 Coettoander Ceve Staffod VA 22554 V Ac Den Peck 1311 Cole Dr. NW Hantseille AL 35805 FF Wallace Johnson41 12 WhiteAcres Rd MoetgomeyAL361 06 CL Joseph Mead 1339 Reessaloer St Jacksonville PL 32206 VI RC Charles Gray 201 Halntan Saleer Ad Toot Haste 1N47803 AC Soenng Dale Pelkeniog 1039 College Ave #6W Wheaton IL 60187 CL W Bodejoch Jr 235 W Glade Palatine IL 60067 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Aay Halan 15 Happy Hollow Ad Wayland MA 01778 II Doog Barber 146 Stratton Hoose Maple Shade NJ 08052 Ill Walt Vanoorder 6669 Victory View Ln. Cincinnoti OH 46238 IV Don Soll 941 Kiwbetwicke Ad. McLean VA 22102 V John Martin 2180 Tigertail Miami FL 33133 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I George Higgins P0 Boo 482 North Pembroke MA 02358 II Bill Boss 7706 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Ill Laird Jackson 1025 Walnat St Philadelphia PA 19107 IV Roe McNally 6118 Bardo Ave. Springfield VA 22152 V Dane Hemstracght P0 Boo 171 Maneks Corset SC 29461 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Strack AFD 2 Hambarg Old Lyrne CT 06371 II Bradley Bane 60 Lake Ave Lyndonoille NY 14098 Ill Aady Klaiber 2021 Lakeland Ave. Lakewood OH 44107 IV Joe Boyle Jr 219 Shenandoah Ad, Hampton VA 23361 V Bonny Jeekies 31126 Aaines Ad, Memphis TN 38118 SCALE CONTEST BOARD I Irt Seal 52 Loegholm Dr Neobsa NH 03060 II Robert Clemens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14612 Ill Edward Wisser 1521 Sommit St MeKeesport PA 15131 IV Bob Korlsoon 2643 Marsh Ad. Wilmington DE 18810 V Deeld PleOt B940 NW 15th Ft Lauderdale FL 33313 AEROBATICS I Lance Marphy 29 Hightop Ci, East Hawder CT 06514 II George Berko 8 Bowdeo Lane Gleo Head NY 11545 Ill Ron Hesselbrock 6320 Bloeberry Hill Ca Cincinnati OH 45248 IV Stocey Millo Brookside 36ev 115 Charlottesville VA 22901 V John Foqoa 724 Diaee St. Niceville FL 32578 HELICOPTER I Ernie Hober 19 Beaver Park Ad Dancers MA 01923 II Horace Hagen 15 Parkway P1 Red Bank NJ 07701 Ill Bill CorPs 218 Vnnon Rd. Greenoille PA 16125 IV Robert F Harris 3 257 Estene Ad. La Plata MD 20646 V Tim Schoonard Walt Schoonard 2594 NOBT Otlando FL32804 RACING I Pete Reed 49 Anvil Dr Anon CT 06001 II Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave. Latbam NY 12110 Ill Dane Lotsha 1141 Colawbon Ave. Lemoyne PA 1 7043 IV Cliff Telford 7417 Arrowoed Ad. Bethesda MD 20817 V Gail Jacobson 2205 Britley Terrace College Park GA 30349 SOARING I Prite Bien 41 Saw Mill Rd Concord MA 01742 II Doag Stoat 2467 10 Bldg 3 Apt 6A Morris Plains NJ 07850 Ill Gene Shelkep 217 Eaclid Ave. Scotodale PA 15683 IV 9ob Champine 20S Tiptoe Rd Newport News VA 23606 V James Davis Jr. 1018 Macdale Laee Madison MS 39110 ELECTRIC I Nelson Whitman PO Sos 415 East Falmooth MA 02536 II Joe Beshar 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Ill vacant IV Woody Willard Blanchanl 1733 Beach Rd. Hanspnon VA 23664 V Robert Nelsee 380 San Jose Winter Haven FL 33880 Should wish purchase some labels stock may already have hand suggest contact Bob Underwood AMA Headquarters close month five lines truth TO HAVE AUTOMATIC CG WAS MODELER FREDS MOST FERVENT PLEA TOWARD THE NOSE THE PLANE FLIES TOWARD THE TAIL IT JUST DIES FACT FROM WHICH FRED CANNOT FLEE AMA December 1986 137 FF Jim Beonete 324 Helfenotein Ave. St Lools MO 63119 VII All esengn escept AC entire District leccept Michigeel Greg Seydel 3625 E lona Terrace Codahy WI 53110 AC Leon Cordy N4503 Highway 55 Chilton WI 53014 Michigee AC Wayee Yeoger 38235 Castle Rontolos Ml 46174 CL & FF Pool Smith 11112 Dill Dr. Sterling Hgts Ml 48077 VIII Randy Randolph P0 Box 271048 Dallas TX 76227 IX Mike Tallman 3014 Sochange Wichita KS 67217 AC George Hotter 6962 5 Lamar St. Lileton CO 80123 X Roll Ericksoe 7506 Widgeon Way Pair Oaks CA 95628 Horry Apoian 27704 Saddle Rd Aelling Hills CA 90274 Sooth Proek Gnmes 2241 Noah St. Honolalo HI 96816 Hawaii meets Xl Tom Cope 23262 55 57th St. Issaqoak WA 98027 AC James McCarty 18956 Marine View Dr. Seattle WA 98166 VI Charlie Sotich 3861 W 62nd Place Chicago IL 60629 VII Richard Doig 6 Canary Hill C. Pontiac Ml 48055 VIII Ralph Bad Teeny Boa 545 Richardeac TX 76080 IX Stan Chilton 300 5 Main Wichita KS 67202 X Claence Mother 3860 Ecochee Ave. San Diego CA 82117 Xl Andy Tagliafico 20801 NW Anode Rd. Portland OR 97231 VI C Robbert 1616 Meadowehorpe Av Laninglon KY 40505 VII James Sinton 4941 Wisconsin Ave N. New Hope MN 55428 VIII William Lee 3522 Tamarisk Lone Missoori City TX 77459 lx Michael Tallwar 3014 Eochange Wichita KS 67217 X Vic Garner P0 Bee 573 Liserneore CA 54550 Xl John Thompaco 1505 Ash Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 VI Chris Mateano 6575 Ginger Dr. St Jehe MO 63114 VII Bill Shailer 2317 Clawnon Aneeoe Royal Oaks Ml 48073 VIII Mark Valerios 1627 Overland Pass Sogarland TX 77478 lx Jerald Morphy 2432 Astren Dr Colorado Springs CO 80906 X Joe Norcross P0 Boo 65 Hanford CA 53232 Xl Kevin Collios 2320 Sahalee Dr E. Redmond WA 98053 VI John Goenther AR 3 Boo 261 Bordeo IN 47106 VII Cloode MeColloagh AR 1 Bos 487 Moetezowa IA 50171 VIII Baddy Itwie 922 Sondowo Le. 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Bomalos Ml 48174 VIII Dane Layman 7515 Brooklesl Dr. Hoaston TX 77041 IX Sam Pisciotta 1525 Alesander Ci, Foeblo CO 61001 X Gary Hover 16016 Ave 288 Vinelia CA 932779757 Xl Roger Pierce 12308 219th Ave Ct E Bonney Lake WA 98390 VI Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Ln Hazel Crest IL 60429 VII Al Scidwore 5013 Dorsett Dr Madison WI 53711 VIII Poncho Morris 2715 Eastbrook Dr Mesqoite TX 75160 IX Ray Mann 2781 5 Garfield Denver CO 80210 X Jerry Krainock 5942 Whitsett #2 N Hollywood CA 91607 Xl Dane Joheoon 3526 NE 90th Ane. Portloed OR 97220 VI Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr AR 2 Floossant MO 63034 VII vacant VIII Kenneth Martin 13106 Newbrook Dr. Hossten TX 77072 IX Byron Blakeslee 3134 Winnebago Dr. Sedalia CO 80135 X vacant Xl Mitch Poling 1519 NE 98th St. Seattle WA 98115 Competition Directory AC Pylon & Soarieg attere & other AC eaceest Soariegl Bold Face Below Indicates Chairmen Coetest Beard RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARDS CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tupelo Napennlle IL 60640 Detroit Balsa Bugs Club member Hardy Bro dersen used Weatherbird FAI Powership towin 86 Pacific FFChamps New Zealand
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/12
Page Numbers: 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137
COM PETITWIttI NE WSLETTEt7 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 SAMUEL MORSE DRIVE Thanks Hungary following letter received AMA Executive DirectorJohn Worth thought should shared AMA membership letter dated Buda pest Hungary August 27 1986 Dear Sirs thank sincerely kind assistance given us directly indirectly organization Control Line World Championships 1986 has new prove friendship established through sports does know bor ders delegates both Mr Don Jehlik Mr Mac Henry have accomplishing outstanding work deserved great est appreciation within best modelists country also among best sportsmen participating foreign countries have got acquainted two outstanding personalities can con sidered example world modelists thank also activity Dr Laird Jackson has resolved difficult situations modesty knowledge patience together colleagues jury wish good health lots successes activity done inter ests modeling best sports regards Yours sincerely s lstvan Gombocz Secretary-General H ungarian Association Modelers Indoor Contest Board Final Ballot Easy B Props Indoor Contest Board has reached unanimous decision interpretation Section 81i 1986-87 AMA rule book section shall interpreted follows acceptable use material other wood propeller blades propeller spar 1 wire propeller shaft adhesive assembly No gadgets kind such includ ing variable pitch variable diameter mechanisms permitted part propeller Socketed propeller hubs permit blade replacement manual pitch adjustment acceptable As stated August 1986 issue page 113 pertained same subject interpretation enforced im mediately US FAI Pylon Team Selected recently-concluded team finals meet following three pilots se lected US F3D RC Pylon Racing team Dub Jett Humble TX Brian Rich mond Orlando FL David Shadel Carlsbad CA callers Bruce Richmond Dallas TXcalling Jett Richmond Jim Shinohara Chula Vista CAcalling Shadel team manager Bob Wallace Avon CT World Championships will held Melbourne Australia April 16-20 1987 Supporters wish accompany team must pay entry lodging fees total ing 500 Swiss Francs Competition Dept atAMA HQ byjanuarys 1987Travel arrangements supporters must made separately AMAs travel agent Nino Dironza Americana Fairfax Travel 419 John Marr Dr Annandale VAQ2003 telephone 703/ 471-0105 703/353885 will able arrange travel whi zh will coordinate team itinerary AI Soaring Team Selected recently-concluded team finals meet following three modelers selected US F3B RC Soaring team Steve Work Albuquerque NM Richard Spicer San Jose CA Steven Lewis Santa Clara CA alternate member Larry Jolly Santa Ana CA team man ager Lynn C King Boulder Creek CA Enthusiasts wish accompany team World Championships Osna bruck Germany July 24-August 2 1987 must pay supporter fees May 1 1987 Contact Competition Dept AMA HQ further information Rule Book Corrections changes RC Sailplane classifica tions took effect January 1986 resulted identity problems within 1986-87 AMA rule book Page 66 rule book contains correct RC Sailplane clas Continued page 137 Note Technical Director W Bob Underwood much progress can life span individual absorb reaching point brain registers system overload us have celebrated halfcentury along Academy can recall days building orchestrated number hours took glue dry Today stand middle museum Reston recall sights sounds smells days head home uncork container cyanoacyrlate virtually build model evening Mylar plastics exotic fibers myriad other refinements abound wonder products advances state art find necessary become chemist just paint model find hopefully through painful experience materials often will react adverselywith another create model resembles bison moulting season Radios bundles switches electrics develop great gobs power gulp huge hunks juice designs never should have flown stagger mind does end course doesnt end Nor does ourcapacityto assim ilate advancements use advance hobby/sport too must consider ability help pioneer unknown frontiers scientific Continued page 137 National Records following National Records have processed during month September RC SailplaneClass Duration Junior 1 :2832 George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 Alti tude Junior3021 2 ft George L Rodri guez 8/27/86 RC SailplaneClass B Duration Junior 1:2832 George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 Du ration Senior4513 Ernest Chiles Ill 6/25/86 RC SailplaneClass C Duration Junior 1:2832 George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 Closed Course Distance Senior07 km Ernest Chiles III 6/29/86 Altitude Junior 30212 ft George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 RC SailplaneClass D Duration Junior 1:2832 George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 Closed Course Distance Senior07 km Ernest Chiles III 6/29/86 December 1986 131 ADA RESTON VA 22090 1988-89 Rules Proposals rules proposals printed next few pages represent proposals received AMA HQ cutoff date submittals next step will Initial Vote various Contest Boards Initial Vote ballots must post marked no later December 1 1986 Modelers wishing make known feel ings against proposals should get touch AMA district Contest Board member right away purpose Initial Vote weed out proposals arejudged unsuitable further consideration Final Vote will occur next year determine surviving proposals will formally adopted inclusion 198889 AMA Official Model Aircraft Regulations rule book results Initial Vote will printed March 1987 issue Unassigned Proposals following events awaiting assignment specific Contest Board * Joe Beshar establish new provisional event called AMA Vintage event combining Free Flight Radio Control models designed kitted published prior December 31 1942 Glenn Gresens establish new provisional event RC Duration purpose event provide competition areas space conventional free flight available Con test procedures have tested Old Timer events held Society Antique Modelers Donald MulliganTo create newcategorywithin Radio Control replicas models designed flown Free Flight competition priorto 1951 *Indicates new events extensive rewrite existing events Due unprecedented number magazine space restrictions cannot printed entirety Model Aviation complete copy contact Competition Depart ment AMA Headquarters Please indicate proposal required using proposal number Electric Proposals ELC-88-2 WS Blanchard establish unified rules Electric model airplane competition include events listed Class Free Flight Class B Free Flight Class Control Line Speed Control Line Precision Aerobatics Radio Control Class Sailplane Precision Duration Radio Con trol Class B Sailplane Precision Duration Radio Control Class B Sailplane Endurance Radio Con trol Class Pylon Racing Radio Control Class B Pylon Racing Radio Control Old Timer Texaco Radio Control ClassA Old Timer pre 1960 Radio Control Class B Old-Timer pre 1960 Radio Control Precision Aerobatics Radio Control Sport Scale General Proposals Gen-88-1 John Thompson eliminate Senior age classification Section 5 page 6 change word ing Contestants under 16 years age classified Juniors Contestants 16 older classified Open fliers Records segregated Junior Open depending age classifica tion contestant time record established Executive Council jurisdiction GEN-88-2 Robert Underwood emphasize Contest Directors responsibility determine contestants eligibility Change last sentence Re sponsibilities page 1 read AMA sanctions exist promote national standardseach CD will make special effort AMA events determine contestant eligibility checking current AMA and/or FAt stamp enforce rules Combined Executive Council Contest Boards jurisdiction Add section 4page 6 shall include checking current FAI stamp required phase FAI Team Selection event partici pation Executive Council jurisdiction CEN-88-3 Underwood define period time included sanction Add 22 pageS definition AMA sanctioned event shall understood include period time Contest Director appointed representa tive attendance named site days listed sanction Executive Council jurisdiction GEN-88-4 Underwood clarify model identifi cation Change first sentence section 4 page 8 read models entered rulebook compe tition events excepting Indoor Scale models shall d 42 page 8 See AMA Safety Code rules identification models flown other official AMA rule bookevents Contest Boards jurisdiction GEN-88-5 Underwood allow officials file protest Change first sentence section 18 page 7 read Protests concerning conduct meet record trial will considered presented writing contestant official event ombined Executive Council Contest Boards jurisdiction GEN-88-7 Kevin CollinsToaddan overalisilencer code Add new section 9 page 8 General 9 Silencers model aircraft operated internal combustion engines larger 0051 cu must equipped effective silencers FAI events governed FAI Sport ing Code Contest Boards jurisdiction BC Aerobatics Proposals RCA-88-2 Michael Harrison simplify classes combining Expert Masters create new fixed pattern called Open RCA-88-1 Harrison drop point accumulation forOpen class old combined Expert-Masters 88-2 approved RCA-88-3 Harrison Retracts allowed Sports man Class RCA-88-4 Harrison require Advanced Expert Masters meet sound level no louder 105dB lose 10 points per judge RCA-88-5 Harrison change Expert Pattern Maneuvers Open Pattern Maneuvers drop present number 19 page 45 Masters Pat tern Provides fixed pattern until new fixed pattern developed *RCA.88.6 William Kern establish new pro visional event RC Model Sport Flyer Fun Fly addition current Club Team Fun Fly page 58 effort encourage sport fliers through use event combines elements scale craftsmanship flying RCA-88-7 Robert Wornell allow docted fans maximum single engine size 85 cu dis placement 13 cu multi installations compete Pattern RC-88-8 Ronald Hesselbrock change ma neuvers Expert Class total number would increased 15 current 12 1 Avalanche 2 Half Reverse Cuban Eight 3 Slow Roll 4 Stall Turn right left wind correction 5 Square loop four 1/2 rolls 6 lmmelmann turn 7 Three outside loops top 8 Half roll half square loop 9 Top Hat 1/2 rolls 10 Stall Turn 1/2 roll uplineand downilne 11 Four Point Roll 12 Humpty Bump 13 Double lmmelmann 14 Double Humpty Bump 15 Two Rolls opposite directions inverted RCA-88-9 Hesselbrock change maneuvers Advanced class 1 Half Reverse Cuban Eight 2 Slow Roll 3 Stall Turn right left wind correction 4 Top Hat 1/2 rolls 5 lmmelmann Turn 6 Three Outside Loops top 7 Half Roll Half Square Loop 8 Double lmmelmann 9 Stall Turn 1/2 roll uplineand downilne 10 Four point roll RCA-88-1O Hesselbrock delete Master Class RC Pattern section rule book stated class has lost popularity few contests offering *R 88 12 Glenn Carter An extensive rewrite RC Sport Aerobatics rules Events 411 412 413 involves deletions additions re wording current rules RCA-88-13 Russell Knetzger allow normaliz ing scores flyoff rounds determine winners Event 406 making either nor malizing flyoffs mandatory Page44-RC Pattern 13 Determiningthewinner Add lieu above method determining winnerand other places class Contest Director may choose FAI F3A process flyoff rounds and/or normalizing scores des cribed Event 406 item 9 Classification pro vided intent advertised advance submitted majority vote contestants class prior start flying use normalizing contest need necessarily use flyoff rounds vice versa RCA-88-14 Knetzger give greater weight flight track aerobatic model over plane attitude Page 45-46 Precision Add new paragraph read straight lines both hori zontal vertical will graded track projected bythe model Changes attitude model maintain straight track will reason downgrading maneuver RCA-88-15 Knetzger revise suggestions RC judges concerning two minor downgrades should put maneuver score down toat least 8 Page 46D Judging Individual ManeuversAdd new sentence 4th paragraph read availability whole 1/2 points will aid judge downgrading major minor de fects Add new 2nd sentence 5th paragraph read slightest defect should result down grading least 1/2 point Make present 2nd sentence 3rd modify read two minor no ticeable defects should result downgradingto least 8 severe defect should put down 7 6 should combination three four minor defects RCA-88-16 Knetzger clarify mandatory zero landing outside runway Page 49 RC Pattern Landingadd first para graph Landingarea runway normally defined area beyond AMA taxi flight line areas defined page 130 paved orin grassed landing fields closely mown surrounding area cases paved mown area quite extensive contest manage ment may define mark lesser runway limits either width length both RCA-88-17 Knetzger delete mandatory zero landing outside runway companion RCA-88-1 6approval will negate other RCA-88-18 Knetzger delay mandatory ad vancement Novice Sportsman end calendar year rather immediately RCA-88-19 Charley Reed change Expert Class maneuvers Open RCA-88-2 passed K Factor 1 Takeoff u1 2 Figure M 1/4 rolls uS 132 Model Aviation 3 Cuban 8 d2 4 Double lmmelmann u2 5 Slow Roll d3 6 3 Reverse Outside Loops u4 7 4 Point Roll d4 B Square Loop w/1/2 rolls leg u .. 5 98 Point Roll d4 10TopHatu3 11Reverse Knife Edge Flight d4 12Triangular Rolling Loop u4 13Landing u1 RCA-88-20 Reed change Advanced Class ma neuvers Takeoff u 2 Non Rolling Figure M u 3 Cuban 8 d 4 Double lmmelmann u 5 4 Point Roll d 6 3 Reverse Outside Loops u 7 Slow roll d 8 3 Inside Loops u 9 3 Horizontal Rolls d 10 Square Loop u 11 Knife Edge Flight d 12 Landing Scale Proposals SC-88-1 D Lindley Peanut Events 501 505 consider two additional characteristics model compared full-scale Add present score sheet under Scale Score Judging Criteria Wing outline point values 3 scale 2 slightly out scale 1 grossly out scale 0 no 3 view J Fin outline use same values above SC-88-2 John Guenther Events 501 505 change FF Peanut Scale Indoor Outdoor provisional official status SC-88-3 Nicholas Mango CL Event 508 509 change single-engined weight limit 20 lbs same multi-engined both Sport Precision *SC.88.4 Robert Guilfoyle RC establish provisional event RCARF Scale purpose event eliminate competition between factory built contestant built scale models three view required no static scores given SC-88-5 Australia Graves CL Event 508 allow light systems such landing lights beacons etc used option Onlyone lightoption may nominated SC-88-6 Graves CL Event 508 delete Lighting systems will permitted unlisted operation will receive consideration during scale judging SC-88-7 Graves CL Event 508 delete contestant must also demonstrate engine shutoff end flight qualify maximum points awarded SC-88-8 Graves CL Event 508 separate engine shutoff engine control can count option Engine shutoff must operate same full scale aircraft after landing throttle brought low speed SC-88-9 Russell Knetzger RC Events 511 512 513 514 515 517 518 make 1/2 points available RC Scale flight judging SC-88-1O Knetzger RC Events 511512 513514 515 518 limit number helpers state pilot may operate trans mitter controls pilot permitted helper during flight Two helpers may present during starting engines Once airborne no person other pilot shall operate transmitter controls Operation anyone else shall require disqualification flight SC-88-11 Knetzger RC Eventssll512513514 unify RC Scale RC Pattern safety require ments Page 79 RC Sport Scalereplace 21 61 page 43 replace 22 62 page 43 create new 24 same language 64 page 43 adding takeoff landings contestant may permission judges line director move onto runway SC-88-12 Knetzger RC page 85 replace Flight Judging Guide 424 Landing paragraphs 2 3 landing shall considered complete model has lost flying speed has completed 15 meters roll out stops evercomes first Within 15 meter roll outzone collapsed gear resting momentarilytouching nose shall grounds severe down grading flipping model onto its back shall zero SC-88-13 William Boss CL Sport Scale require multi-engined models diverse types power plants glow electric glow jet etc have demonstrate power plants used contributing significantly models per formance judges contestant agree method demonstrating before first attem Pt SC-88-14 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 state contestants declaration will count total allowable number pages documentation SC-88-16 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 permit use larger three view drawings maximum 24 x 36 SC-88-15 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 change number pages documentation allowed 6 8 SC-88-17 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 change deletion two pages documenta tion plastic model used proof-of-scale page SC-88-18 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 delete paragraph 74 thereby eliminate time limit completion flight Starting times still maintained SC-88-19 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 eliminate Touch Go 20 point flight option removing words Touch Go paragraphs 83 91 92 SC-88-20 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 officially allow use removable lead-out guides need place static judging SC-88-21 Boss CL Precision Event 508 Same SC-88-1 3 SC-88-22 Boss CL Precision Event 508 bring flap operation line full scale aircraft Lowering raising flaps must performed independent nonproportional throttle con trol function obtain maximum points SC-88-23 Boss CL Precision Event 508 allow operations such folding wings opening closing canopy etc typical prototype air craft done prior takeoff Present rules confine operations models official flight SC-88-24 Boss CL Precision Event 508 elimi nate Engine Starting Bonus use electric starters possible use electric motors power deem bonus questionable SC-88-25 Boss CL Precision Event 508 elimi nate waiver dummy pilots deleting sentence starting Models built prior Jan uary 11980 SC-88-26 Boss Unified ScaleJudging Regulations Same SC-B8-20 SC-88-27 Boss Unified ScaleJudging Regulations set limit number pages docu mentation static judging Precision models Limit 25 pages material toa maximum size 11 x 14 except three views may size up 24 x 36 Three view will count page declaration will counted part 25 pages SC-88-28 DR Platt RC CL Sport Giant Events 509 511 512 513 514 define howa model may displayed forstatic judgingDuring static judging parts model may displayed position eg canopy open flaps lowered doors opened etc Parts will fly model eg steps ordinance will carried clocks etc may added static judging judges may request re-configuration during judging match 3-views eg canopy closed etc SC-88-29 Platt RC Sport Giant Events 511 512 513 514 define what constitutes attempt official flight Rule addition section 9 allows two attempts official flight Flight attempt model does become airborne model becomes airborne flight official Time score cancelled event attempt SC-88-30 Platt Rubber Scale Indoor-Outdoor Eventsso3 507Toraiseflyingpointlimittomatch static point limit rule 54 change 90 100 SC-88-31 Platt RC Scale Flight Judging Guide change name maneuvers described section 421 Unassisted ROG Take off SC-88-32 Platt CL RC Sport Giant Events 509 511 512513514 Unified ScaleJudging Regulations clarify meaning 3-view draw ings stating drawings three views also acceptable SC-88-33 Platt CL RC Sport Giant Events 509 511 512 513514Todelete rule 53 effect allow cockpit detail count during static judging SC-88-34 Platt CL RCSport Events 509511 512 513 514 allow painting plastic kits used part documentation static judging SC-88-35 Platt CL RC Sport Events 509511 512 513 allow weight limit same single engined models multi-engined Change read Models shall weigh no 20 lbs ready flight except fuel SC-88-36 Platt CL RC Sport Giant Events 50951151251 3514Toincreasethenumberof pages allowed documentation 6 8 SC-88-37 Platt CL RC Sport Giant Events 509 511 512 513 514 award bonus original design model original design contestant bonus equal 10% craftsmanship score achieved shall added craftsmanship score order qualify bonus original plans other substantial proof origin design required Conversions models built plans available commercially re-sized quality Replaces present rule requiring list purchased parts SC-88-38 Claude McCullough RC Sport Events 511 512 513 use same weight limit single multi-engined aircraft Models shall weigh no 20 lbs ready flight except fuel SC-88-39 McCullough RC Precision Event 515 Same SC-88-38 SC-88-40 McCullough RC Precision Event 515 apply same engine formula Precision currently applies RC Sport Scale see 27 page 79 Rule Book SC-88-41 Platt RC Precision Event 515 re instate RC Precision Scale appeared 1980 Rule Book plus tie-breaker rule indicated RC Precision Scale 3 page 82 Approval would replace current Event 515 SC-88-42 Platt Outdoor Rubber Event 507 clarify rule 4 adding 44a statement Note airfoil section wing may non-scale penalty SC-88-43 Randal King RC Scale Helicopter Event 518 change method scoring page 81 paragraph 9 case 1 flying round total score shall one-half static score ad case two 2 flying rounds final score shall one-half static score plus average flight score December 1986 133 SC-88-44 King RCScale Helicopter Event 51 8To change required maneuvers create realistic flight schedule Replace current flight maneuver schedule p8litem 7 follow ing 1 15 second hover 45 degree climbout 2 Rectangular traffic pattern 3 Translational landing 4 360 degree flyaround 5 Freestyle scale flight 2 mm maximum Also scale maneuvers shall commence end helipad #4 RC Soaring Proposals SO-RB-i Barry Kurath Class Handlaunch Event 441 eliminate 1-1/2 meter limit handlaunch wingspan deleting paragraph 311 SO-88-2 Douglas Dorton Launch Equipment add present paragraph 9 p 66 Winch systems will have maximum line length 600 meters turnaround located no 300 metersfromthewinch Release theaircraft pilots helpers hand must occurwithin 3 meters winch Hi-Start systems can combination elastic line stretched length launching cannot exceed 300 meters 50-88-3 Gary Frost Soaring general increase safety adding warning device sailpianes indicate approach silent aircraft New sec tion read RC Gliders Free Flight models weighing ounce de scending power must equipped device audible above surrounding noise level will automatically activated anytime aircraft comes within 50 feet solid object Indoor Proposals IND-88-1 James Fiorello add additional category supplemental Hand Launch Glider persons over 55 years age tND48-2 Dan Domina add Section 14 Steering Model page 16 Steering shall limited AMA events three 15 second periods periods may consecutive 45 second steer permitted IND4S-3 Domina combine Hi-Tech wood classes hand launch glider Change word ing item 5 p 17 read Except natural flexing rigid geometry wings required no folders parawings etc IND-88-4 Domina change item 12 page 16 allowing 20 seconds instead 10 hung model free itself Also add balloon pole etc may used dislodge hung model purpose flight continuation IND-88-5 Domina Event 202 require Intermediate Stick models weigh least 15 grams IND-88-6 Douglas Barber Event 206 set minimum weight Easy B model 1 gram IND-88-7 Barber Event 206 remove re striction dictates paper covering Easy B models Page 15 82a read Easy B model shall monoplane covered com merciallyavailablematerialsoldinsheetform excludes microfilm IND-88-8 Barber Event 206 add reinforce ment restrictions Easy B Pages 15-16 add 82J structural framework Easy B model shall entirely wood adhesive sembly Reinforcement allowed means no boron carbon fiber keviar etc IND-88-9 Barber Event 206 allow bracing Easy B models Change page 15-16 82H read shall no bracing model Contest Board interpretation would also deleted IND-88-1O Barber Event 208 change name event 208 Novice Pennypiane Limited Pennyplane IND-88-11 Richard Doig Event 205 add windshield/window requirement Manhattan Page 16 93 add transparent covering used fuselage windshield windows must outlined contrasting color IND-88-12 Doig Event 206 allow use plastic coveringon Easy B models Page 15 82a replace Easy B model shall mono plane covered commercially available solid material such paper plastic film Micro film allowed IND-88-13 Doig Events 212 213 combine single class no material restrictions Page 17 paragraphs 5 b eliminated replaced Construction surfaces shall remain fixed except changes camber incidence due natural flexing surfaces Folding wings mechanically actuated inci dence changes strictly prohibited IND-88-14 Doig Events 201 202 204 205 206 207 208209210211 clarifyjudgingthe end flight Page 16 item 12 replace first sentence following Hand launched events Time starts instant model launched hand ends model comes rest floor building interpreted mean belly down model jettisons parts Any model landing gear permitting taxi after touchdown shall allowed enter hand-launched events b ROG events Time starts instant model re leased takeoff including takeoff roll ends model touches floor building model jettisons parts c events continue present material ginning obstruction met IND-88-15 Doig Event 206 make official May 31 1986 interpretation concerning Easy B propellers Page 16 add 82i ac ceptable use material other wood propeller blades spars 1 wire forthe propeller shaft adhesive assembly No gadgets kind such variable pitch v4riable diameter mechanisms permitted part propeller IND-88-16 Kevin Collins events eliminate Junior Senior Open classifications Free Flight competition establish Novice Expert competition purposes Add new section 16 page 9 Contestant Classification expected en try large enough event two contestant classifications Novice Expert may used based skill level participant event entered Honor system fliers reputation separated events used deterrrsne suitability Novice classification Age class ifications used AMA national record purposes Contest Directors decision shall final RC Racing Prcb RCR-88-1 Gail Jacobsofl LYOM 4Z ltow substitute needle valves Isi Qis~r s needle valv ta s following word exckidln &2 CR-88-2 JacobsQ1 Rnt 422 change number engine asaNablO certification competition Also deftrsOthetermnormal retail channels Replace parAgraph 43 Production p60 least 250 engines R/C carburetor venturi shall have produced madeavaulablethiough normal retail channels throughout United States supplier uniue engine event United States must maintain average inventory hun dred engines and/ora combination engines parts United States NOTE AMA defines Normal retail channels through letter written byJoe Friend subject Competition Engine Quali fication dated February 1983 two pages Refer ence should made letter engine qualification definition Normal retail channels RCR-88-3 Jacobson Event 422 indicate rules notification engine certification Replace paragraph 44 page 61 shall period 60 days date approved byAMA Racing Contest Board Chairman until use said engine contest Certification new engine will printed Competition Section Model Aviation magazine Special interest groups will notified mail includes change modification existing engine RCR-88-4 Jacobson Event 422 increase allowed engine size Quarter Midget Change paragraph 41 page 60 read Total displace ment shall over 35cc 2135 cu RCR-88-5WayneYeager Event422Todelete language relating use primary back-up aircraft paragraph 2 page 60 delete sen tence alternate back-up aircraft may used primary aircraft considered unsafe CD appointed official RCR-88-6 Yeager Event 422 reduce re quired number engines certification Change paragraph 43 read least 200 engines.. RCR-88-7 Yeager Event 422 define terms production normal retail outlet para graph 43 Add paragraph 43 p 60-61 term normal retail outlet may source consumer can purchase product price independent consumer Commercial availability shall construed mean available normal retail outlet previously described may include fabricating manufacturers wholesalers retailers mail order houses blue printers reworkers importers semblers second sources rule specifi cation normal retail channels throughout United States shall mean consumer within US has direct access source sourceswithin US will supply material normal retail outlet defined earlier RCR-86-8 Yeager Event 422 delete language prohibiting engine rework Delete paragraphs 42 44 46 47 pages 60 61 RCR-88-9 Yeager Event 422 change availa bility language engine usage Paragraph 44 page 61 changed readEngines approved contest usage after March 31 given year may used contest until January 1 following year RCR-88-1O David Latsha Event 422 reduce required number engines certification Paragraph 43 page 60 changed read 100 engines RCR-88-11 John Kilsdonk Event 421 clarify scoring system irrespective number planes heat race Add paragraph 13 page 60 1 33 scoring system u5at contests irrespective number airplanes per race ie contests two three plane heats flown 4 pt 3 pt 2 pt scoring system used cases three plane heats flown no position will receive 1 Pt Similarly two plane races used no position will receive either 1 Pt 2 Pt Failure finish will receive 0 pts RCR-88-1 2 Kilsdonk Event 421To eliminate inconsistent policies handle dead heats clear cut winner cannot de termined Add paragraph 13 page 60 1 344n event dead heat clear ~et decision cannot made particular pwi6so airplanes question position will refly other unaffeaSa will maintain scores odiaI~e airplanes reflown i4U owiqr O contention undetermined paIbA1 etid neither scores can bewore*afdtAShad received adverse ruling wflt heat race *RCR 88 13 Kilsdonk Event 41 establish procedure developing race matrix racing through assignment contestant numbers columns indicating numbers frequen cies RCR-86-14 William Hager Event 421 revise engine rules Section 411 page 59 delete parts subject rules regarding quantity source because engine manufacturers mayor may produce parts help 134 Model Aviation make up complete production engine Rechromed liners button bar stock heads permitted RCR-88-15 Hager Event 421 clarify engine alteration rule Section 41 page 5859 change sentence beginning Alterations shall limit ed ad Alterations shall limited parts produced quantities greater 500 units available commerciallyto anyone valid manufacturing company Parts thatthis affect piston liner rod Wrist pin keepers other parts must manufacturer engine being altered except set forth 411 RCR-88-16 Gary Hover Events 421 422 423 424 425 426 add new rule concerning al coholic beverages Alcoholic beverages shall allowed race course Any pilot com petition official consumes alcoholic bever ages during competition shall removed competition submitted emer gency proposal safety concern *RCR481 7 Hover establish new provisional event called Q-500 entry level event RC Racing Quickie event has flown number years throughout United States RCR-88-18 Hover Events 421 422 423 pro vide protective cages around race course officials Add new rule race officials race course including sideline judges shall enclosed sides top chain link equivalent material form protective cage starter shall located near possible lap counter cage once race has started submitted emergency proposal safety concern RCR-88-19 Hover Events42l 422423424425 426 develop plan attack emergency situations may occur during race compe tition Add An emergency plan addressing both major minor injuries shall presented competitors prior actual competition emergency plan shall include limited description official responsible implementating emergency plan desig nated emergency first aid location submitted emergency proposal safety concern RCR-88-20 Hover Event 422 align formula Quarter Midget engine part rule Delete sec tion 43 page 60 Add Engines must pro duction units assembled factory available production parts Engines parts must have produced quantitiesgreater 500 must available through normal retail outlets USA RCt-88-21 Hover Event 421 422 clarify certification engine availability Replace 44 Quarter Midget add 4124 Formula engines component parts shall cataloged engine manufacturer new engines and/or component parts may used competition least 60 days following formal written approval Contest Board Chairman shall no retroactive approvals Manu facturers applying approval required submit verifiable documentation availability proper number engines com ponent parts prior consideration approval RCR-88-22 Hover Event 421 clarify use alternate model 2 General page 58 follow ing sentence can use alternate model first model flyable add Once contestant has gone alternate model shall allowed reuse first model com petition Outdoor FF Proposals FF-88-1 James Fiorello add supplemental categoryfor hand launch gliderfor persons over 55 years old FF-88-2 Ernest Linn add towline glider event BA-ito current FAI Nordic A-i A-2 rules Add page 14 FF Towline Glider 5 BA-i specifications Maximum surface area wing stab projected 279 sq minimum total weight 508 ozs maximum length launching cable 1 64 ft 51 Towline pull test required 52 Circle tow will permitted 53 Number flights competitor en titled five 5 official flights maximum flight time 120 seconds Flyoff flight maxes would add 60 seconds previous max until max accomplished 54 Definition official flight flight less 20 seconds will attempt Five attempts per entry allowed 55 Definition attempt Launching devices organization launching shall agree current FAI rules unless otherwise specified herein FF-88-3 Gary Frost increase safety adding warning device approaching silent aircraft Add new section RC Gliders Free Flight mod els weighing ounce descend ing power must equipped device audible above surrounding noise level will automatically activated anytime aircraft comes within 50 feet solid object FF-88-4 Steven Bard Event 115 allow pro pellers P30 balanced Weight may added blade propeller purpose balancing weight must clear tape can applied way changes shape area propeller FF-88-6 Dan Domina establish provisional event Free Flight Catapult Glider rules similar Event 122 except glider shall have rigid wing Auto surfaces folders sliders Rogallo wings like prohibited modelshallhaveamaximumweightofi5 ounces Launching shall means catapult com posed 3 ft loop 30 pound test line attached rubber ioop made 3 feet 1/4 flat rubber rubber shall attached swivel atop suitably anchored 5 6 ft tall rod Four official flights allowed score best 2 four flights qualified flyoff unlimited duration event two maximum flights FF-88-7 Domina Event 113 define what engine equivalent Jetex 150 defined section 4 page 12 Add 4Commercial motor rocket engines defined NFPA 112-1982 motor rocket engines total impulse 062 6 5 Newton seconds types 1/2A B declared equivalent tothe jetex 150 Type model rocket engine used event aspects NARHIAA---NFPA Safety Code must followed flown New Jersey Massachusetts appropriate permits comply state law must obtained No special permits required other 48 states Mr Domina also states thatthe NAR-N FPA-H IAA Safe ty Code must added rule book FF-88-8 Domina Event 113 define two classes rocket powered models per current NAR National Association Rocketry practice shall Rocket Glider no parts may jettisoned BoostGlider power booster unit separatelyand safely recovered streamer and/or parachute FF48-9 Robert Underwood General define term category used reference free flight fields Add page 9 Outdoor Free Flight contest sites shall designated either Cate gory 111 orIl fields designation isto based size general layout field surrounding environs direction ve locity wind Contest Director will announce category designation prior start contest shall changed balance event FF-88-1O Leonard Bedford Event 115 modify existing definition P-30 propeller propeller should commercially available plas tic freewheeling propeller between 23 25cm diameter 905 984 inches Only following changes will allowed flashing may removed b balancing addition weight blade c enlarging hole propeller hub order accept larger diameter shaft and/or bushing cut metal tubing FF-88-11 Donald Hughes Events 110-111 establish category II Ill motor runs maximum times electric Replace paragraph 3 page 11 Motor run flights shall hand launched Category land II motor run shall 25 seconds 3 minute maximum Category Ill motor run shall 20 seconds 2 minute maximum Change paragraph 5a read motor run exceeds official category limits limits set Contest Director Change paragraph 6 read Number flights contestant shall allowed total six attempts make three official flights flight results maximum contestant may attempt additional flights break ties record pur poses flyoff flights hand launched Category II events motor run first flyoff flight shall 20 seconds 3 minute maximum second through final flyoff flight shall have motor run 15 seconds 3 minute maximum Category Ill events motor run first flyoff subsequent flyoff flights shall 15 seconds 2 minute maximum paragraph 61 unchanged FF-88-12 Kevin Collins events eliminate Junior Senior Open classifications Free Flight competition establish Novice Expert competition purposes Add new section 16 page 9 Contestant classification expected en try large enough event two contestant classifications Novice Expert may used based skill level participant evententered Honorsystem fliers reputation separated events used determine suitability fortheNovice classification Age class ifications used AMA national record purposes Contest Directors decision shall final Control Line Proposals CL-B8-1 William Zimmer Event 322 323 require safety reasons pilots circle 5 feet minimum radius Add 31 page 32 pilots circle 5 feet minimum radius shall clearly marked CL-88-2 Barry Baxter Event 325 allow abrasive surface leading edge combat model wings Delete paragraph 3 page 38. shall have artificial aids assist cuttingthe string streamer Such artificial aids include example wing fences tip plates protrude forward leading edge sharp rough de vices mounted near wing leading edge etc CL-88-3 Barry Baxter Event 325 change en gine starting procedures Paragraph 81 page 39 Match Period Delete sentence Either pilot pit crew may start engine aircraft may launched immediately after starting Add section FAI starting procedures found page 97 section 9 its entirety CL-88-4 W Zimmer Event 322 clarify Four Leaf Clover maneuver Change last sentence 1315 page 36 read last loop performed maneuver made complete vertical climb through center Four Leaf Clover Model recovers normal level flight CL-8B-5 Zimmer Event 322 clarify scoring attempted/incomplete maneuvers Add sec tion ii page 33 1 12 Attempted/Incomplete maneuvers Model enters starting point maneuver fully completed Attempted/ incomplete maneuvers shall awarded mini mum score 10 CL-88-6 Zimmer Event 322 eliminate required entry level flight 1/4 lap Outside Square Loop maneuver Change 138 page 35 last sentence read Model recovers normal flight level CL-88-7 John Thompson Event 312 reduce engine displacement 2135 cu ad dition minimum single strand line diameter would 01 6 pull test 35 pounds CL-B8-8 Thompson Event 311 reduce engine displacement 2135 cu addition minimum singlestrandlinediameterwouldbe 016 pull test 32G December 1986 1 8-9 Michael Anderson Event 321 crease maximum displacement Profile Car rier 3600 cu 4028 cu CL-88-1O Anderson Events 319 320 321 allow move contestant use model engine Add paragraph 14 page 30 142 Model/Engine restrictions Once model en gine has used contestant make official attempt event same model engine cannot used byanother contestant contest CL-88-11 Anderson Events 319 321 change maximum displacement allowed multiengine models Add paragraphs 31 331 page 30 4272 cu multi-engine models CL-88-12 Leroy Cordes Events 319 320 321To require pilot raintain forward motion through both low speed landing phases flight Add paragraph 12 page 32 pilot shall maintain forward counter clockwise motion respect ground throughout landing phase flight landing phase shall defined signal until completion landing Failure shall result loss landing points CL-88-13 Mike Pratt Event 322 revise line sizes models using 4 cycle engines Add section 4 page 32 Seventy percent actual displacement 4 cycle engines shall used determining engine category relative line size requirements Add section 5 page 32 Seven ty percent actual displacement 4 cycle engines shall used determining engine category relative pull test requirements CL-88-14 Peter Mazur Events 319 320 321 eliminate backing up during Carrier landings add 122 page 3233 after sentence ending does notattemptalandingaddEachactat backing up past arresting cables proceeding forward past arrest ing cables performed after crossing lap landing signal given shall con sidered landing approach contestant does attempt landing CL-88-15 Mazur Control Line General define penalty safety thong used events required Add section 4 page 18 end paragraph Failure use safety thong events required shall constitute foul CL-88-16 Marc Warwashana Events 319 320 321 require models maintain forward counterclockwise motion during entire flight Move paragraph 11221 page 31 paragraph 7 page 31 number 74 CL-88-17 Frank Williams create supple mental sport racing event can flown relatively inexpensive easily constructed models Models will profile construction employ maximum displacement 4028 cu NC Helicopter Proposals RCH-88-1 Randal King Events 431 432 re move helipad #5 Delete reference helipad #5 rules course layout page 64 Intermediate Scale maneuvers will commence end helipad #4 RCH-88-2 Reference SC-88-29 King Events 431 432 518 revise determination score two rounds flown Page 63 paragraph 14 change words best single flight read highest average flight score RCH-88-3 King Events 431 432 revise class advancement system Delete paragraph 18 page 63 replace following 18 Class advancement his/her first contest contestant may enter class his/her option Once committed certain class contestant will allowed move higher skill class expect noted 1812 move will come about two ways 1 voluntary 2 mandatory 181 contestant may promote himself volun tarily higher class time however once move made may change back lower class 1811 Exception contestant mayfly next higher class contest class offered committing permanent move higher class may fly lower class current rating 1812 Exception con testant may reclassified lower class contestant has written approval Contest Director District Contest Board Member AMA Vice President 182A contestant will mandatorily advanced through classes accumulation points class contestant will receive points according finishing place contest compete Con testants finishing third below will receive point contestant beat Second place winners will receive two 2 points flierhe beats First place winners will receive three 3 points contestant beats points received will determined Contest Directors report recorded contestants cumulative record 1821 Acontestant accumu lating exceeding fifty 50 points will auto matically advanced next higher skill level end calender year 1822A con testant may voluntarily advance next higher class upon reaching fifty SO points wait ing end calendar year 1823Time required toattain thegoals 1821 has no limitA contestants point accumulation does start over beginning new year continues until ever advancement goal reached 1824When acontestantentersanew class either higher lower permitted 1812 begins zero points 1825 contestant flies higher class provided 1811 will still accumulate points though entered own class RCH-88-4 King Event 432 revise Inter mediate maneuver schedule Change maneuvers 45 6 page 65 read 4-chandelle 5-Stall Turn 6-Translational landing Revise page 64 diagrams well RCH-88-5 King create new class sched ule maneuver between Intermediate FAI called Advanced total five minutes will allowed fly seven maneuvers helipad #4 consist Pilot Promenade Nose-in IS sec ond hover 45 degree climbout lmmelmann Loop Roll 540 degree stall turn andAutorotation Scale World Champs Flier Comments would never say didnt come back winners ninth World Scale Championships held July near Oslo Norway didnt come back firstplace team just experience gained trip enough ensure didnt feel like loser winning aspect Champion ships being able travel compete great group people team compatible anyone didnt have good time own fault Steve Sauger didnt break too things time shower head room key didnt hear familiarUh-Oh too times Jeff Perez fishing expedition special Norwegian fishhook yielded least what expected would would have flight gear needed flight line catalog case thing hadnt temporarily mis placed airlines common hear phraselts box time someone asked special tool fell victim Nats saw evidence eye sky Abels new video camera recorded everydelicious momentofthecompetition see Dan Dave Abel hobbling around shoulder lower other can now understand Traveling great people re acquainting yourself old friends past World Championships enough reward make trip worthwhile Cliff Tacie models competing years Championship some best Ive seen Its obvious precision crafts manship still important ingre dients competing F4C FAI RC Scale As team went over Oslo idea high-complexity-bonus good standoff scale model would competitive Whoops Wrong RC Team finished fifth place out 17 countries shining star Steve Sauger Stinson A-i TnMotor true precision-quality model earned him sixth-high static score Combin ing static solid flying Steve finished tenth overall Skip Mast received very respectable static C-130 Hercules flew well Ive ever seen him fourteenthplace finish myself low static took out competition start Savoia Marchetti SM-81and ended up twentysecond place Considering 47 competitors guess could say didnt too bad Just good hoped CL Team solid Jeff Perez coming through strong B-i 7 Flying Fortress finishing seventh place Ron Sears flew tried true PT-i 7 Stearman ninth place Julie Abel overcame low static score excellent flights finish tenth course Russians walked off first second third places way first-place team finish US Team fourth As RC need high static scores CLthat necessary element secure victory Once again Id like thank people helped make trip possible People like Sig Airtronics Scandinavian Air lines System Nino DiRonza Henderson Hobbies Skymasters Mid-Hudson RC Society Flying Tigers George South Tom McCoy Thanks also Helen Weberforthe embroidered book marks worked throughout championships Elsie Abel sewing patches ourjackets thoughtful initials inside Thanks especially Tony Ristuccia Nick Capriotti help atJ FK Airport seeing us off greeting us upon return arranging Al LaFamina tour through Pan Am maintenance facility JFK Hope havent forgotten anyone Norwegian Aero Club under expert guidance Narve Jensen did excellent job hosting Championships facilities appropriate com puterized scorekeeping exceptionally fast efficient hotel very com fortable food especially peas carrots great So once again whenever asked 136 Model Aviation Did win can answer con viction bet did Rule Book Corrections continued sifications Class AHand Launch Class BTwo-Meter Class CStandard Class DUnlimited Please note previous Modified Standard classification no longer exists copy rule book correct page 72Records respectto classifications match letter-designated classifica tions just listed addition inside front cover rule book correct Event Designa tion Numbers follows 441 Thermal Class AHand-Launch 442Thermal Class BTwo-Meter 443Thermal Class CStandard 444Thermal Class DUnlimited *445...F3B...Thermal Soaring *446..CrossCountry 451Slope Class AHand-Launch 452Slope Class BTwo-Meter 453Slope Class CStandard 454Slope Class DUnlimited 0455F3F.Slope Soaring 1987 Canadian Nats Canadian Nats will held July 1925 1987 week following AMA Nats Arnprior Ontario Canada site about 50 miles west Ottawa Technical Director continued recreational hobby/sport can help solve knotty aerodynamic mystery good can bring relaxation sense fulfillment participate good indeed IT IS GOOD Have told someone recently Elsewhere issue will find host rules proposals present rules-change cycle might part competition scene contestant Contest Director will want consider carefully Generally brief synopsis out lines change also un precedented number new events pro posed practical attempt includethecopyforsome22 neweventson pages have interest specific new events consult directions beginning presenta tion tell get copy complete proposal transmitter frequency-allocation identi fication labels have shipped manufacturers importers dealers indicated desire use Two sizes have produced smaller used directly transmitter larger end carton hoped warning labels will alert dealers users concerning proper use 72 MHz 75 MHz frequency allocations Please encourage retail outlets area watch new equipment CONTEST COORDINATORS I 6enjce Williams 347 Soothwick Ad Westfield MA 01085 II A Sobriso 87-26 88th St. Woodhaven Oveens NY 11421 RC Enest Nikoden, 407 Willow St Lvckport NY 14094 RC Bill Fy05 28 Femmood Dr Cotnmack NY 11725 Ill Nelson Goold 1944 S Idahe St Allentown PA 18103 East M Weisenbach 4588W 146th Cleveland OH 44135 West IV Warten Sondes 1, 8735 52nd Ave College Park MD 20741 Ac Ed Byerley 200 Coettoander Ceve Staffod VA 22554 V Ac Den Peck 1311 Cole Dr. NW Hantseille AL 35805 FF Wallace Johnson41 12 WhiteAcres Rd MoetgomeyAL361 06 CL Joseph Mead 1339 Reessaloer St Jacksonville PL 32206 VI RC Charles Gray 201 Halntan Saleer Ad Toot Haste 1N47803 AC Soenng Dale Pelkeniog 1039 College Ave #6W Wheaton IL 60187 CL W Bodejoch Jr 235 W Glade Palatine IL 60067 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Aay Halan 15 Happy Hollow Ad Wayland MA 01778 II Doog Barber 146 Stratton Hoose Maple Shade NJ 08052 Ill Walt Vanoorder 6669 Victory View Ln. Cincinnoti OH 46238 IV Don Soll 941 Kiwbetwicke Ad. McLean VA 22102 V John Martin 2180 Tigertail Miami FL 33133 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I George Higgins P0 Boo 482 North Pembroke MA 02358 II Bill Boss 7706 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Ill Laird Jackson 1025 Walnat St Philadelphia PA 19107 IV Roe McNally 6118 Bardo Ave. Springfield VA 22152 V Dane Hemstracght P0 Boo 171 Maneks Corset SC 29461 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Strack AFD 2 Hambarg Old Lyrne CT 06371 II Bradley Bane 60 Lake Ave Lyndonoille NY 14098 Ill Aady Klaiber 2021 Lakeland Ave. Lakewood OH 44107 IV Joe Boyle Jr 219 Shenandoah Ad, Hampton VA 23361 V Bonny Jeekies 31126 Aaines Ad, Memphis TN 38118 SCALE CONTEST BOARD I Irt Seal 52 Loegholm Dr Neobsa NH 03060 II Robert Clemens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14612 Ill Edward Wisser 1521 Sommit St MeKeesport PA 15131 IV Bob Korlsoon 2643 Marsh Ad. Wilmington DE 18810 V Deeld PleOt B940 NW 15th Ft Lauderdale FL 33313 AEROBATICS I Lance Marphy 29 Hightop Ci, East Hawder CT 06514 II George Berko 8 Bowdeo Lane Gleo Head NY 11545 Ill Ron Hesselbrock 6320 Bloeberry Hill Ca Cincinnati OH 45248 IV Stocey Millo Brookside 36ev 115 Charlottesville VA 22901 V John Foqoa 724 Diaee St. Niceville FL 32578 HELICOPTER I Ernie Hober 19 Beaver Park Ad Dancers MA 01923 II Horace Hagen 15 Parkway P1 Red Bank NJ 07701 Ill Bill CorPs 218 Vnnon Rd. Greenoille PA 16125 IV Robert F Harris 3 257 Estene Ad. La Plata MD 20646 V Tim Schoonard Walt Schoonard 2594 NOBT Otlando FL32804 RACING I Pete Reed 49 Anvil Dr Anon CT 06001 II Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave. Latbam NY 12110 Ill Dane Lotsha 1141 Colawbon Ave. Lemoyne PA 1 7043 IV Cliff Telford 7417 Arrowoed Ad. Bethesda MD 20817 V Gail Jacobson 2205 Britley Terrace College Park GA 30349 SOARING I Prite Bien 41 Saw Mill Rd Concord MA 01742 II Doag Stoat 2467 10 Bldg 3 Apt 6A Morris Plains NJ 07850 Ill Gene Shelkep 217 Eaclid Ave. Scotodale PA 15683 IV 9ob Champine 20S Tiptoe Rd Newport News VA 23606 V James Davis Jr. 1018 Macdale Laee Madison MS 39110 ELECTRIC I Nelson Whitman PO Sos 415 East Falmooth MA 02536 II Joe Beshar 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Ill vacant IV Woody Willard Blanchanl 1733 Beach Rd. 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/12
Page Numbers: 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137
COM PETITWIttI NE WSLETTEt7 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 SAMUEL MORSE DRIVE Thanks Hungary following letter received AMA Executive DirectorJohn Worth thought should shared AMA membership letter dated Buda pest Hungary August 27 1986 Dear Sirs thank sincerely kind assistance given us directly indirectly organization Control Line World Championships 1986 has new prove friendship established through sports does know bor ders delegates both Mr Don Jehlik Mr Mac Henry have accomplishing outstanding work deserved great est appreciation within best modelists country also among best sportsmen participating foreign countries have got acquainted two outstanding personalities can con sidered example world modelists thank also activity Dr Laird Jackson has resolved difficult situations modesty knowledge patience together colleagues jury wish good health lots successes activity done inter ests modeling best sports regards Yours sincerely s lstvan Gombocz Secretary-General H ungarian Association Modelers Indoor Contest Board Final Ballot Easy B Props Indoor Contest Board has reached unanimous decision interpretation Section 81i 1986-87 AMA rule book section shall interpreted follows acceptable use material other wood propeller blades propeller spar 1 wire propeller shaft adhesive assembly No gadgets kind such includ ing variable pitch variable diameter mechanisms permitted part propeller Socketed propeller hubs permit blade replacement manual pitch adjustment acceptable As stated August 1986 issue page 113 pertained same subject interpretation enforced im mediately US FAI Pylon Team Selected recently-concluded team finals meet following three pilots se lected US F3D RC Pylon Racing team Dub Jett Humble TX Brian Rich mond Orlando FL David Shadel Carlsbad CA callers Bruce Richmond Dallas TXcalling Jett Richmond Jim Shinohara Chula Vista CAcalling Shadel team manager Bob Wallace Avon CT World Championships will held Melbourne Australia April 16-20 1987 Supporters wish accompany team must pay entry lodging fees total ing 500 Swiss Francs Competition Dept atAMA HQ byjanuarys 1987Travel arrangements supporters must made separately AMAs travel agent Nino Dironza Americana Fairfax Travel 419 John Marr Dr Annandale VAQ2003 telephone 703/ 471-0105 703/353885 will able arrange travel whi zh will coordinate team itinerary AI Soaring Team Selected recently-concluded team finals meet following three modelers selected US F3B RC Soaring team Steve Work Albuquerque NM Richard Spicer San Jose CA Steven Lewis Santa Clara CA alternate member Larry Jolly Santa Ana CA team man ager Lynn C King Boulder Creek CA Enthusiasts wish accompany team World Championships Osna bruck Germany July 24-August 2 1987 must pay supporter fees May 1 1987 Contact Competition Dept AMA HQ further information Rule Book Corrections changes RC Sailplane classifica tions took effect January 1986 resulted identity problems within 1986-87 AMA rule book Page 66 rule book contains correct RC Sailplane clas Continued page 137 Note Technical Director W Bob Underwood much progress can life span individual absorb reaching point brain registers system overload us have celebrated halfcentury along Academy can recall days building orchestrated number hours took glue dry Today stand middle museum Reston recall sights sounds smells days head home uncork container cyanoacyrlate virtually build model evening Mylar plastics exotic fibers myriad other refinements abound wonder products advances state art find necessary become chemist just paint model find hopefully through painful experience materials often will react adverselywith another create model resembles bison moulting season Radios bundles switches electrics develop great gobs power gulp huge hunks juice designs never should have flown stagger mind does end course doesnt end Nor does ourcapacityto assim ilate advancements use advance hobby/sport too must consider ability help pioneer unknown frontiers scientific Continued page 137 National Records following National Records have processed during month September RC SailplaneClass Duration Junior 1 :2832 George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 Alti tude Junior3021 2 ft George L Rodri guez 8/27/86 RC SailplaneClass B Duration Junior 1:2832 George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 Du ration Senior4513 Ernest Chiles Ill 6/25/86 RC SailplaneClass C Duration Junior 1:2832 George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 Closed Course Distance Senior07 km Ernest Chiles III 6/29/86 Altitude Junior 30212 ft George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 RC SailplaneClass D Duration Junior 1:2832 George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 Closed Course Distance Senior07 km Ernest Chiles III 6/29/86 December 1986 131 ADA RESTON VA 22090 1988-89 Rules Proposals rules proposals printed next few pages represent proposals received AMA HQ cutoff date submittals next step will Initial Vote various Contest Boards Initial Vote ballots must post marked no later December 1 1986 Modelers wishing make known feel ings against proposals should get touch AMA district Contest Board member right away purpose Initial Vote weed out proposals arejudged unsuitable further consideration Final Vote will occur next year determine surviving proposals will formally adopted inclusion 198889 AMA Official Model Aircraft Regulations rule book results Initial Vote will printed March 1987 issue Unassigned Proposals following events awaiting assignment specific Contest Board * Joe Beshar establish new provisional event called AMA Vintage event combining Free Flight Radio Control models designed kitted published prior December 31 1942 Glenn Gresens establish new provisional event RC Duration purpose event provide competition areas space conventional free flight available Con test procedures have tested Old Timer events held Society Antique Modelers Donald MulliganTo create newcategorywithin Radio Control replicas models designed flown Free Flight competition priorto 1951 *Indicates new events extensive rewrite existing events Due unprecedented number magazine space restrictions cannot printed entirety Model Aviation complete copy contact Competition Depart ment AMA Headquarters Please indicate proposal required using proposal number Electric Proposals ELC-88-2 WS Blanchard establish unified rules Electric model airplane competition include events listed Class Free Flight Class B Free Flight Class Control Line Speed Control Line Precision Aerobatics Radio Control Class Sailplane Precision Duration Radio Con trol Class B Sailplane Precision Duration Radio Control Class B Sailplane Endurance Radio Con trol Class Pylon Racing Radio Control Class B Pylon Racing Radio Control Old Timer Texaco Radio Control ClassA Old Timer pre 1960 Radio Control Class B Old-Timer pre 1960 Radio Control Precision Aerobatics Radio Control Sport Scale General Proposals Gen-88-1 John Thompson eliminate Senior age classification Section 5 page 6 change word ing Contestants under 16 years age classified Juniors Contestants 16 older classified Open fliers Records segregated Junior Open depending age classifica tion contestant time record established Executive Council jurisdiction GEN-88-2 Robert Underwood emphasize Contest Directors responsibility determine contestants eligibility Change last sentence Re sponsibilities page 1 read AMA sanctions exist promote national standardseach CD will make special effort AMA events determine contestant eligibility checking current AMA and/or FAt stamp enforce rules Combined Executive Council Contest Boards jurisdiction Add section 4page 6 shall include checking current FAI stamp required phase FAI Team Selection event partici pation Executive Council jurisdiction CEN-88-3 Underwood define period time included sanction Add 22 pageS definition AMA sanctioned event shall understood include period time Contest Director appointed representa tive attendance named site days listed sanction Executive Council jurisdiction GEN-88-4 Underwood clarify model identifi cation Change first sentence section 4 page 8 read models entered rulebook compe tition events excepting Indoor Scale models shall d 42 page 8 See AMA Safety Code rules identification models flown other official AMA rule bookevents Contest Boards jurisdiction GEN-88-5 Underwood allow officials file protest Change first sentence section 18 page 7 read Protests concerning conduct meet record trial will considered presented writing contestant official event ombined Executive Council Contest Boards jurisdiction GEN-88-7 Kevin CollinsToaddan overalisilencer code Add new section 9 page 8 General 9 Silencers model aircraft operated internal combustion engines larger 0051 cu must equipped effective silencers FAI events governed FAI Sport ing Code Contest Boards jurisdiction BC Aerobatics Proposals RCA-88-2 Michael Harrison simplify classes combining Expert Masters create new fixed pattern called Open RCA-88-1 Harrison drop point accumulation forOpen class old combined Expert-Masters 88-2 approved RCA-88-3 Harrison Retracts allowed Sports man Class RCA-88-4 Harrison require Advanced Expert Masters meet sound level no louder 105dB lose 10 points per judge RCA-88-5 Harrison change Expert Pattern Maneuvers Open Pattern Maneuvers drop present number 19 page 45 Masters Pat tern Provides fixed pattern until new fixed pattern developed *RCA.88.6 William Kern establish new pro visional event RC Model Sport Flyer Fun Fly addition current Club Team Fun Fly page 58 effort encourage sport fliers through use event combines elements scale craftsmanship flying RCA-88-7 Robert Wornell allow docted fans maximum single engine size 85 cu dis placement 13 cu multi installations compete Pattern RC-88-8 Ronald Hesselbrock change ma neuvers Expert Class total number would increased 15 current 12 1 Avalanche 2 Half Reverse Cuban Eight 3 Slow Roll 4 Stall Turn right left wind correction 5 Square loop four 1/2 rolls 6 lmmelmann turn 7 Three outside loops top 8 Half roll half square loop 9 Top Hat 1/2 rolls 10 Stall Turn 1/2 roll uplineand downilne 11 Four Point Roll 12 Humpty Bump 13 Double lmmelmann 14 Double Humpty Bump 15 Two Rolls opposite directions inverted RCA-88-9 Hesselbrock change maneuvers Advanced class 1 Half Reverse Cuban Eight 2 Slow Roll 3 Stall Turn right left wind correction 4 Top Hat 1/2 rolls 5 lmmelmann Turn 6 Three Outside Loops top 7 Half Roll Half Square Loop 8 Double lmmelmann 9 Stall Turn 1/2 roll uplineand downilne 10 Four point roll RCA-88-1O Hesselbrock delete Master Class RC Pattern section rule book stated class has lost popularity few contests offering *R 88 12 Glenn Carter An extensive rewrite RC Sport Aerobatics rules Events 411 412 413 involves deletions additions re wording current rules RCA-88-13 Russell Knetzger allow normaliz ing scores flyoff rounds determine winners Event 406 making either nor malizing flyoffs mandatory Page44-RC Pattern 13 Determiningthewinner Add lieu above method determining winnerand other places class Contest Director may choose FAI F3A process flyoff rounds and/or normalizing scores des cribed Event 406 item 9 Classification pro vided intent advertised advance submitted majority vote contestants class prior start flying use normalizing contest need necessarily use flyoff rounds vice versa RCA-88-14 Knetzger give greater weight flight track aerobatic model over plane attitude Page 45-46 Precision Add new paragraph read straight lines both hori zontal vertical will graded track projected bythe model Changes attitude model maintain straight track will reason downgrading maneuver RCA-88-15 Knetzger revise suggestions RC judges concerning two minor downgrades should put maneuver score down toat least 8 Page 46D Judging Individual ManeuversAdd new sentence 4th paragraph read availability whole 1/2 points will aid judge downgrading major minor de fects Add new 2nd sentence 5th paragraph read slightest defect should result down grading least 1/2 point Make present 2nd sentence 3rd modify read two minor no ticeable defects should result downgradingto least 8 severe defect should put down 7 6 should combination three four minor defects RCA-88-16 Knetzger clarify mandatory zero landing outside runway Page 49 RC Pattern Landingadd first para graph Landingarea runway normally defined area beyond AMA taxi flight line areas defined page 130 paved orin grassed landing fields closely mown surrounding area cases paved mown area quite extensive contest manage ment may define mark lesser runway limits either width length both RCA-88-17 Knetzger delete mandatory zero landing outside runway companion RCA-88-1 6approval will negate other RCA-88-18 Knetzger delay mandatory ad vancement Novice Sportsman end calendar year rather immediately RCA-88-19 Charley Reed change Expert Class maneuvers Open RCA-88-2 passed K Factor 1 Takeoff u1 2 Figure M 1/4 rolls uS 132 Model Aviation 3 Cuban 8 d2 4 Double lmmelmann u2 5 Slow Roll d3 6 3 Reverse Outside Loops u4 7 4 Point Roll d4 B Square Loop w/1/2 rolls leg u .. 5 98 Point Roll d4 10TopHatu3 11Reverse Knife Edge Flight d4 12Triangular Rolling Loop u4 13Landing u1 RCA-88-20 Reed change Advanced Class ma neuvers Takeoff u 2 Non Rolling Figure M u 3 Cuban 8 d 4 Double lmmelmann u 5 4 Point Roll d 6 3 Reverse Outside Loops u 7 Slow roll d 8 3 Inside Loops u 9 3 Horizontal Rolls d 10 Square Loop u 11 Knife Edge Flight d 12 Landing Scale Proposals SC-88-1 D Lindley Peanut Events 501 505 consider two additional characteristics model compared full-scale Add present score sheet under Scale Score Judging Criteria Wing outline point values 3 scale 2 slightly out scale 1 grossly out scale 0 no 3 view J Fin outline use same values above SC-88-2 John Guenther Events 501 505 change FF Peanut Scale Indoor Outdoor provisional official status SC-88-3 Nicholas Mango CL Event 508 509 change single-engined weight limit 20 lbs same multi-engined both Sport Precision *SC.88.4 Robert Guilfoyle RC establish provisional event RCARF Scale purpose event eliminate competition between factory built contestant built scale models three view required no static scores given SC-88-5 Australia Graves CL Event 508 allow light systems such landing lights beacons etc used option Onlyone lightoption may nominated SC-88-6 Graves CL Event 508 delete Lighting systems will permitted unlisted operation will receive consideration during scale judging SC-88-7 Graves CL Event 508 delete contestant must also demonstrate engine shutoff end flight qualify maximum points awarded SC-88-8 Graves CL Event 508 separate engine shutoff engine control can count option Engine shutoff must operate same full scale aircraft after landing throttle brought low speed SC-88-9 Russell Knetzger RC Events 511 512 513 514 515 517 518 make 1/2 points available RC Scale flight judging SC-88-1O Knetzger RC Events 511512 513514 515 518 limit number helpers state pilot may operate trans mitter controls pilot permitted helper during flight Two helpers may present during starting engines Once airborne no person other pilot shall operate transmitter controls Operation anyone else shall require disqualification flight SC-88-11 Knetzger RC Eventssll512513514 unify RC Scale RC Pattern safety require ments Page 79 RC Sport Scalereplace 21 61 page 43 replace 22 62 page 43 create new 24 same language 64 page 43 adding takeoff landings contestant may permission judges line director move onto runway SC-88-12 Knetzger RC page 85 replace Flight Judging Guide 424 Landing paragraphs 2 3 landing shall considered complete model has lost flying speed has completed 15 meters roll out stops evercomes first Within 15 meter roll outzone collapsed gear resting momentarilytouching nose shall grounds severe down grading flipping model onto its back shall zero SC-88-13 William Boss CL Sport Scale require multi-engined models diverse types power plants glow electric glow jet etc have demonstrate power plants used contributing significantly models per formance judges contestant agree method demonstrating before first attem Pt SC-88-14 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 state contestants declaration will count total allowable number pages documentation SC-88-16 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 permit use larger three view drawings maximum 24 x 36 SC-88-15 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 change number pages documentation allowed 6 8 SC-88-17 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 change deletion two pages documenta tion plastic model used proof-of-scale page SC-88-18 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 delete paragraph 74 thereby eliminate time limit completion flight Starting times still maintained SC-88-19 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 eliminate Touch Go 20 point flight option removing words Touch Go paragraphs 83 91 92 SC-88-20 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 officially allow use removable lead-out guides need place static judging SC-88-21 Boss CL Precision Event 508 Same SC-88-1 3 SC-88-22 Boss CL Precision Event 508 bring flap operation line full scale aircraft Lowering raising flaps must performed independent nonproportional throttle con trol function obtain maximum points SC-88-23 Boss CL Precision Event 508 allow operations such folding wings opening closing canopy etc typical prototype air craft done prior takeoff Present rules confine operations models official flight SC-88-24 Boss CL Precision Event 508 elimi nate Engine Starting Bonus use electric starters possible use electric motors power deem bonus questionable SC-88-25 Boss CL Precision Event 508 elimi nate waiver dummy pilots deleting sentence starting Models built prior Jan uary 11980 SC-88-26 Boss Unified ScaleJudging Regulations Same SC-B8-20 SC-88-27 Boss Unified ScaleJudging Regulations set limit number pages docu mentation static judging Precision models Limit 25 pages material toa maximum size 11 x 14 except three views may size up 24 x 36 Three view will count page declaration will counted part 25 pages SC-88-28 DR Platt RC CL Sport Giant Events 509 511 512 513 514 define howa model may displayed forstatic judgingDuring static judging parts model may displayed position eg canopy open flaps lowered doors opened etc Parts will fly model eg steps ordinance will carried clocks etc may added static judging judges may request re-configuration during judging match 3-views eg canopy closed etc SC-88-29 Platt RC Sport Giant Events 511 512 513 514 define what constitutes attempt official flight Rule addition section 9 allows two attempts official flight Flight attempt model does become airborne model becomes airborne flight official Time score cancelled event attempt SC-88-30 Platt Rubber Scale Indoor-Outdoor Eventsso3 507Toraiseflyingpointlimittomatch static point limit rule 54 change 90 100 SC-88-31 Platt RC Scale Flight Judging Guide change name maneuvers described section 421 Unassisted ROG Take off SC-88-32 Platt CL RC Sport Giant Events 509 511 512513514 Unified ScaleJudging Regulations clarify meaning 3-view draw ings stating drawings three views also acceptable SC-88-33 Platt CL RC Sport Giant Events 509 511 512 513514Todelete rule 53 effect allow cockpit detail count during static judging SC-88-34 Platt CL RCSport Events 509511 512 513 514 allow painting plastic kits used part documentation static judging SC-88-35 Platt CL RC Sport Events 509511 512 513 allow weight limit same single engined models multi-engined Change read Models shall weigh no 20 lbs ready flight except fuel SC-88-36 Platt CL RC Sport Giant Events 50951151251 3514Toincreasethenumberof pages allowed documentation 6 8 SC-88-37 Platt CL RC Sport Giant Events 509 511 512 513 514 award bonus original design model original design contestant bonus equal 10% craftsmanship score achieved shall added craftsmanship score order qualify bonus original plans other substantial proof origin design required Conversions models built plans available commercially re-sized quality Replaces present rule requiring list purchased parts SC-88-38 Claude McCullough RC Sport Events 511 512 513 use same weight limit single multi-engined aircraft Models shall weigh no 20 lbs ready flight except fuel SC-88-39 McCullough RC Precision Event 515 Same SC-88-38 SC-88-40 McCullough RC Precision Event 515 apply same engine formula Precision currently applies RC Sport Scale see 27 page 79 Rule Book SC-88-41 Platt RC Precision Event 515 re instate RC Precision Scale appeared 1980 Rule Book plus tie-breaker rule indicated RC Precision Scale 3 page 82 Approval would replace current Event 515 SC-88-42 Platt Outdoor Rubber Event 507 clarify rule 4 adding 44a statement Note airfoil section wing may non-scale penalty SC-88-43 Randal King RC Scale Helicopter Event 518 change method scoring page 81 paragraph 9 case 1 flying round total score shall one-half static score ad case two 2 flying rounds final score shall one-half static score plus average flight score December 1986 133 SC-88-44 King RCScale Helicopter Event 51 8To change required maneuvers create realistic flight schedule Replace current flight maneuver schedule p8litem 7 follow ing 1 15 second hover 45 degree climbout 2 Rectangular traffic pattern 3 Translational landing 4 360 degree flyaround 5 Freestyle scale flight 2 mm maximum Also scale maneuvers shall commence end helipad #4 RC Soaring Proposals SO-RB-i Barry Kurath Class Handlaunch Event 441 eliminate 1-1/2 meter limit handlaunch wingspan deleting paragraph 311 SO-88-2 Douglas Dorton Launch Equipment add present paragraph 9 p 66 Winch systems will have maximum line length 600 meters turnaround located no 300 metersfromthewinch Release theaircraft pilots helpers hand must occurwithin 3 meters winch Hi-Start systems can combination elastic line stretched length launching cannot exceed 300 meters 50-88-3 Gary Frost Soaring general increase safety adding warning device sailpianes indicate approach silent aircraft New sec tion read RC Gliders Free Flight models weighing ounce de scending power must equipped device audible above surrounding noise level will automatically activated anytime aircraft comes within 50 feet solid object Indoor Proposals IND-88-1 James Fiorello add additional category supplemental Hand Launch Glider persons over 55 years age tND48-2 Dan Domina add Section 14 Steering Model page 16 Steering shall limited AMA events three 15 second periods periods may consecutive 45 second steer permitted IND4S-3 Domina combine Hi-Tech wood classes hand launch glider Change word ing item 5 p 17 read Except natural flexing rigid geometry wings required no folders parawings etc IND-88-4 Domina change item 12 page 16 allowing 20 seconds instead 10 hung model free itself Also add balloon pole etc may used dislodge hung model purpose flight continuation IND-88-5 Domina Event 202 require Intermediate Stick models weigh least 15 grams IND-88-6 Douglas Barber Event 206 set minimum weight Easy B model 1 gram IND-88-7 Barber Event 206 remove re striction dictates paper covering Easy B models Page 15 82a read Easy B model shall monoplane covered com merciallyavailablematerialsoldinsheetform excludes microfilm IND-88-8 Barber Event 206 add reinforce ment restrictions Easy B Pages 15-16 add 82J structural framework Easy B model shall entirely wood adhesive sembly Reinforcement allowed means no boron carbon fiber keviar etc IND-88-9 Barber Event 206 allow bracing Easy B models Change page 15-16 82H read shall no bracing model Contest Board interpretation would also deleted IND-88-1O Barber Event 208 change name event 208 Novice Pennypiane Limited Pennyplane IND-88-11 Richard Doig Event 205 add windshield/window requirement Manhattan Page 16 93 add transparent covering used fuselage windshield windows must outlined contrasting color IND-88-12 Doig Event 206 allow use plastic coveringon Easy B models Page 15 82a replace Easy B model shall mono plane covered commercially available solid material such paper plastic film Micro film allowed IND-88-13 Doig Events 212 213 combine single class no material restrictions Page 17 paragraphs 5 b eliminated replaced Construction surfaces shall remain fixed except changes camber incidence due natural flexing surfaces Folding wings mechanically actuated inci dence changes strictly prohibited IND-88-14 Doig Events 201 202 204 205 206 207 208209210211 clarifyjudgingthe end flight Page 16 item 12 replace first sentence following Hand launched events Time starts instant model launched hand ends model comes rest floor building interpreted mean belly down model jettisons parts Any model landing gear permitting taxi after touchdown shall allowed enter hand-launched events b ROG events Time starts instant model re leased takeoff including takeoff roll ends model touches floor building model jettisons parts c events continue present material ginning obstruction met IND-88-15 Doig Event 206 make official May 31 1986 interpretation concerning Easy B propellers Page 16 add 82i ac ceptable use material other wood propeller blades spars 1 wire forthe propeller shaft adhesive assembly No gadgets kind such variable pitch v4riable diameter mechanisms permitted part propeller IND-88-16 Kevin Collins events eliminate Junior Senior Open classifications Free Flight competition establish Novice Expert competition purposes Add new section 16 page 9 Contestant Classification expected en try large enough event two contestant classifications Novice Expert may used based skill level participant event entered Honor system fliers reputation separated events used deterrrsne suitability Novice classification Age class ifications used AMA national record purposes Contest Directors decision shall final RC Racing Prcb RCR-88-1 Gail Jacobsofl LYOM 4Z ltow substitute needle valves Isi Qis~r s needle valv ta s following word exckidln &2 CR-88-2 JacobsQ1 Rnt 422 change number engine asaNablO certification competition Also deftrsOthetermnormal retail channels Replace parAgraph 43 Production p60 least 250 engines R/C carburetor venturi shall have produced madeavaulablethiough normal retail channels throughout United States supplier uniue engine event United States must maintain average inventory hun dred engines and/ora combination engines parts United States NOTE AMA defines Normal retail channels through letter written byJoe Friend subject Competition Engine Quali fication dated February 1983 two pages Refer ence should made letter engine qualification definition Normal retail channels RCR-88-3 Jacobson Event 422 indicate rules notification engine certification Replace paragraph 44 page 61 shall period 60 days date approved byAMA Racing Contest Board Chairman until use said engine contest Certification new engine will printed Competition Section Model Aviation magazine Special interest groups will notified mail includes change modification existing engine RCR-88-4 Jacobson Event 422 increase allowed engine size Quarter Midget Change paragraph 41 page 60 read Total displace ment shall over 35cc 2135 cu RCR-88-5WayneYeager Event422Todelete language relating use primary back-up aircraft paragraph 2 page 60 delete sen tence alternate back-up aircraft may used primary aircraft considered unsafe CD appointed official RCR-88-6 Yeager Event 422 reduce re quired number engines certification Change paragraph 43 read least 200 engines.. RCR-88-7 Yeager Event 422 define terms production normal retail outlet para graph 43 Add paragraph 43 p 60-61 term normal retail outlet may source consumer can purchase product price independent consumer Commercial availability shall construed mean available normal retail outlet previously described may include fabricating manufacturers wholesalers retailers mail order houses blue printers reworkers importers semblers second sources rule specifi cation normal retail channels throughout United States shall mean consumer within US has direct access source sourceswithin US will supply material normal retail outlet defined earlier RCR-86-8 Yeager Event 422 delete language prohibiting engine rework Delete paragraphs 42 44 46 47 pages 60 61 RCR-88-9 Yeager Event 422 change availa bility language engine usage Paragraph 44 page 61 changed readEngines approved contest usage after March 31 given year may used contest until January 1 following year RCR-88-1O David Latsha Event 422 reduce required number engines certification Paragraph 43 page 60 changed read 100 engines RCR-88-11 John Kilsdonk Event 421 clarify scoring system irrespective number planes heat race Add paragraph 13 page 60 1 33 scoring system u5at contests irrespective number airplanes per race ie contests two three plane heats flown 4 pt 3 pt 2 pt scoring system used cases three plane heats flown no position will receive 1 Pt Similarly two plane races used no position will receive either 1 Pt 2 Pt Failure finish will receive 0 pts RCR-88-1 2 Kilsdonk Event 421To eliminate inconsistent policies handle dead heats clear cut winner cannot de termined Add paragraph 13 page 60 1 344n event dead heat clear ~et decision cannot made particular pwi6so airplanes question position will refly other unaffeaSa will maintain scores odiaI~e airplanes reflown i4U owiqr O contention undetermined paIbA1 etid neither scores can bewore*afdtAShad received adverse ruling wflt heat race *RCR 88 13 Kilsdonk Event 41 establish procedure developing race matrix racing through assignment contestant numbers columns indicating numbers frequen cies RCR-86-14 William Hager Event 421 revise engine rules Section 411 page 59 delete parts subject rules regarding quantity source because engine manufacturers mayor may produce parts help 134 Model Aviation make up complete production engine Rechromed liners button bar stock heads permitted RCR-88-15 Hager Event 421 clarify engine alteration rule Section 41 page 5859 change sentence beginning Alterations shall limit ed ad Alterations shall limited parts produced quantities greater 500 units available commerciallyto anyone valid manufacturing company Parts thatthis affect piston liner rod Wrist pin keepers other parts must manufacturer engine being altered except set forth 411 RCR-88-16 Gary Hover Events 421 422 423 424 425 426 add new rule concerning al coholic beverages Alcoholic beverages shall allowed race course Any pilot com petition official consumes alcoholic bever ages during competition shall removed competition submitted emer gency proposal safety concern *RCR481 7 Hover establish new provisional event called Q-500 entry level event RC Racing Quickie event has flown number years throughout United States RCR-88-18 Hover Events 421 422 423 pro vide protective cages around race course officials Add new rule race officials race course including sideline judges shall enclosed sides top chain link equivalent material form protective cage starter shall located near possible lap counter cage once race has started submitted emergency proposal safety concern RCR-88-19 Hover Events42l 422423424425 426 develop plan attack emergency situations may occur during race compe tition Add An emergency plan addressing both major minor injuries shall presented competitors prior actual competition emergency plan shall include limited description official responsible implementating emergency plan desig nated emergency first aid location submitted emergency proposal safety concern RCR-88-20 Hover Event 422 align formula Quarter Midget engine part rule Delete sec tion 43 page 60 Add Engines must pro duction units assembled factory available production parts Engines parts must have produced quantitiesgreater 500 must available through normal retail outlets USA RCt-88-21 Hover Event 421 422 clarify certification engine availability Replace 44 Quarter Midget add 4124 Formula engines component parts shall cataloged engine manufacturer new engines and/or component parts may used competition least 60 days following formal written approval Contest Board Chairman shall no retroactive approvals Manu facturers applying approval required submit verifiable documentation availability proper number engines com ponent parts prior consideration approval RCR-88-22 Hover Event 421 clarify use alternate model 2 General page 58 follow ing sentence can use alternate model first model flyable add Once contestant has gone alternate model shall allowed reuse first model com petition Outdoor FF Proposals FF-88-1 James Fiorello add supplemental categoryfor hand launch gliderfor persons over 55 years old FF-88-2 Ernest Linn add towline glider event BA-ito current FAI Nordic A-i A-2 rules Add page 14 FF Towline Glider 5 BA-i specifications Maximum surface area wing stab projected 279 sq minimum total weight 508 ozs maximum length launching cable 1 64 ft 51 Towline pull test required 52 Circle tow will permitted 53 Number flights competitor en titled five 5 official flights maximum flight time 120 seconds Flyoff flight maxes would add 60 seconds previous max until max accomplished 54 Definition official flight flight less 20 seconds will attempt Five attempts per entry allowed 55 Definition attempt Launching devices organization launching shall agree current FAI rules unless otherwise specified herein FF-88-3 Gary Frost increase safety adding warning device approaching silent aircraft Add new section RC Gliders Free Flight mod els weighing ounce descend ing power must equipped device audible above surrounding noise level will automatically activated anytime aircraft comes within 50 feet solid object FF-88-4 Steven Bard Event 115 allow pro pellers P30 balanced Weight may added blade propeller purpose balancing weight must clear tape can applied way changes shape area propeller FF-88-6 Dan Domina establish provisional event Free Flight Catapult Glider rules similar Event 122 except glider shall have rigid wing Auto surfaces folders sliders Rogallo wings like prohibited modelshallhaveamaximumweightofi5 ounces Launching shall means catapult com posed 3 ft loop 30 pound test line attached rubber ioop made 3 feet 1/4 flat rubber rubber shall attached swivel atop suitably anchored 5 6 ft tall rod Four official flights allowed score best 2 four flights qualified flyoff unlimited duration event two maximum flights FF-88-7 Domina Event 113 define what engine equivalent Jetex 150 defined section 4 page 12 Add 4Commercial motor rocket engines defined NFPA 112-1982 motor rocket engines total impulse 062 6 5 Newton seconds types 1/2A B declared equivalent tothe jetex 150 Type model rocket engine used event aspects NARHIAA---NFPA Safety Code must followed flown New Jersey Massachusetts appropriate permits comply state law must obtained No special permits required other 48 states Mr Domina also states thatthe NAR-N FPA-H IAA Safe ty Code must added rule book FF-88-8 Domina Event 113 define two classes rocket powered models per current NAR National Association Rocketry practice shall Rocket Glider no parts may jettisoned BoostGlider power booster unit separatelyand safely recovered streamer and/or parachute FF48-9 Robert Underwood General define term category used reference free flight fields Add page 9 Outdoor Free Flight contest sites shall designated either Cate gory 111 orIl fields designation isto based size general layout field surrounding environs direction ve locity wind Contest Director will announce category designation prior start contest shall changed balance event FF-88-1O Leonard Bedford Event 115 modify existing definition P-30 propeller propeller should commercially available plas tic freewheeling propeller between 23 25cm diameter 905 984 inches Only following changes will allowed flashing may removed b balancing addition weight blade c enlarging hole propeller hub order accept larger diameter shaft and/or bushing cut metal tubing FF-88-11 Donald Hughes Events 110-111 establish category II Ill motor runs maximum times electric Replace paragraph 3 page 11 Motor run flights shall hand launched Category land II motor run shall 25 seconds 3 minute maximum Category Ill motor run shall 20 seconds 2 minute maximum Change paragraph 5a read motor run exceeds official category limits limits set Contest Director Change paragraph 6 read Number flights contestant shall allowed total six attempts make three official flights flight results maximum contestant may attempt additional flights break ties record pur poses flyoff flights hand launched Category II events motor run first flyoff flight shall 20 seconds 3 minute maximum second through final flyoff flight shall have motor run 15 seconds 3 minute maximum Category Ill events motor run first flyoff subsequent flyoff flights shall 15 seconds 2 minute maximum paragraph 61 unchanged FF-88-12 Kevin Collins events eliminate Junior Senior Open classifications Free Flight competition establish Novice Expert competition purposes Add new section 16 page 9 Contestant classification expected en try large enough event two contestant classifications Novice Expert may used based skill level participant evententered Honorsystem fliers reputation separated events used determine suitability fortheNovice classification Age class ifications used AMA national record purposes Contest Directors decision shall final Control Line Proposals CL-B8-1 William Zimmer Event 322 323 require safety reasons pilots circle 5 feet minimum radius Add 31 page 32 pilots circle 5 feet minimum radius shall clearly marked CL-88-2 Barry Baxter Event 325 allow abrasive surface leading edge combat model wings Delete paragraph 3 page 38. shall have artificial aids assist cuttingthe string streamer Such artificial aids include example wing fences tip plates protrude forward leading edge sharp rough de vices mounted near wing leading edge etc CL-88-3 Barry Baxter Event 325 change en gine starting procedures Paragraph 81 page 39 Match Period Delete sentence Either pilot pit crew may start engine aircraft may launched immediately after starting Add section FAI starting procedures found page 97 section 9 its entirety CL-88-4 W Zimmer Event 322 clarify Four Leaf Clover maneuver Change last sentence 1315 page 36 read last loop performed maneuver made complete vertical climb through center Four Leaf Clover Model recovers normal level flight CL-8B-5 Zimmer Event 322 clarify scoring attempted/incomplete maneuvers Add sec tion ii page 33 1 12 Attempted/Incomplete maneuvers Model enters starting point maneuver fully completed Attempted/ incomplete maneuvers shall awarded mini mum score 10 CL-88-6 Zimmer Event 322 eliminate required entry level flight 1/4 lap Outside Square Loop maneuver Change 138 page 35 last sentence read Model recovers normal flight level CL-88-7 John Thompson Event 312 reduce engine displacement 2135 cu ad dition minimum single strand line diameter would 01 6 pull test 35 pounds CL-B8-8 Thompson Event 311 reduce engine displacement 2135 cu addition minimum singlestrandlinediameterwouldbe 016 pull test 32G December 1986 1 8-9 Michael Anderson Event 321 crease maximum displacement Profile Car rier 3600 cu 4028 cu CL-88-1O Anderson Events 319 320 321 allow move contestant use model engine Add paragraph 14 page 30 142 Model/Engine restrictions Once model en gine has used contestant make official attempt event same model engine cannot used byanother contestant contest CL-88-11 Anderson Events 319 321 change maximum displacement allowed multiengine models Add paragraphs 31 331 page 30 4272 cu multi-engine models CL-88-12 Leroy Cordes Events 319 320 321To require pilot raintain forward motion through both low speed landing phases flight Add paragraph 12 page 32 pilot shall maintain forward counter clockwise motion respect ground throughout landing phase flight landing phase shall defined signal until completion landing Failure shall result loss landing points CL-88-13 Mike Pratt Event 322 revise line sizes models using 4 cycle engines Add section 4 page 32 Seventy percent actual displacement 4 cycle engines shall used determining engine category relative line size requirements Add section 5 page 32 Seven ty percent actual displacement 4 cycle engines shall used determining engine category relative pull test requirements CL-88-14 Peter Mazur Events 319 320 321 eliminate backing up during Carrier landings add 122 page 3233 after sentence ending does notattemptalandingaddEachactat backing up past arresting cables proceeding forward past arrest ing cables performed after crossing lap landing signal given shall con sidered landing approach contestant does attempt landing CL-88-15 Mazur Control Line General define penalty safety thong used events required Add section 4 page 18 end paragraph Failure use safety thong events required shall constitute foul CL-88-16 Marc Warwashana Events 319 320 321 require models maintain forward counterclockwise motion during entire flight Move paragraph 11221 page 31 paragraph 7 page 31 number 74 CL-88-17 Frank Williams create supple mental sport racing event can flown relatively inexpensive easily constructed models Models will profile construction employ maximum displacement 4028 cu NC Helicopter Proposals RCH-88-1 Randal King Events 431 432 re move helipad #5 Delete reference helipad #5 rules course layout page 64 Intermediate Scale maneuvers will commence end helipad #4 RCH-88-2 Reference SC-88-29 King Events 431 432 518 revise determination score two rounds flown Page 63 paragraph 14 change words best single flight read highest average flight score RCH-88-3 King Events 431 432 revise class advancement system Delete paragraph 18 page 63 replace following 18 Class advancement his/her first contest contestant may enter class his/her option Once committed certain class contestant will allowed move higher skill class expect noted 1812 move will come about two ways 1 voluntary 2 mandatory 181 contestant may promote himself volun tarily higher class time however once move made may change back lower class 1811 Exception contestant mayfly next higher class contest class offered committing permanent move higher class may fly lower class current rating 1812 Exception con testant may reclassified lower class contestant has written approval Contest Director District Contest Board Member AMA Vice President 182A contestant will mandatorily advanced through classes accumulation points class contestant will receive points according finishing place contest compete Con testants finishing third below will receive point contestant beat Second place winners will receive two 2 points flierhe beats First place winners will receive three 3 points contestant beats points received will determined Contest Directors report recorded contestants cumulative record 1821 Acontestant accumu lating exceeding fifty 50 points will auto matically advanced next higher skill level end calender year 1822A con testant may voluntarily advance next higher class upon reaching fifty SO points wait ing end calendar year 1823Time required toattain thegoals 1821 has no limitA contestants point accumulation does start over beginning new year continues until ever advancement goal reached 1824When acontestantentersanew class either higher lower permitted 1812 begins zero points 1825 contestant flies higher class provided 1811 will still accumulate points though entered own class RCH-88-4 King Event 432 revise Inter mediate maneuver schedule Change maneuvers 45 6 page 65 read 4-chandelle 5-Stall Turn 6-Translational landing Revise page 64 diagrams well RCH-88-5 King create new class sched ule maneuver between Intermediate FAI called Advanced total five minutes will allowed fly seven maneuvers helipad #4 consist Pilot Promenade Nose-in IS sec ond hover 45 degree climbout lmmelmann Loop Roll 540 degree stall turn andAutorotation Scale World Champs Flier Comments would never say didnt come back winners ninth World Scale Championships held July near Oslo Norway didnt come back firstplace team just experience gained trip enough ensure didnt feel like loser winning aspect Champion ships being able travel compete great group people team compatible anyone didnt have good time own fault Steve Sauger didnt break too things time shower head room key didnt hear familiarUh-Oh too times Jeff Perez fishing expedition special Norwegian fishhook yielded least what expected would would have flight gear needed flight line catalog case thing hadnt temporarily mis placed airlines common hear phraselts box time someone asked special tool fell victim Nats saw evidence eye sky Abels new video camera recorded everydelicious momentofthecompetition see Dan Dave Abel hobbling around shoulder lower other can now understand Traveling great people re acquainting yourself old friends past World Championships enough reward make trip worthwhile Cliff Tacie models competing years Championship some best Ive seen Its obvious precision crafts manship still important ingre dients competing F4C FAI RC Scale As team went over Oslo idea high-complexity-bonus good standoff scale model would competitive Whoops Wrong RC Team finished fifth place out 17 countries shining star Steve Sauger Stinson A-i TnMotor true precision-quality model earned him sixth-high static score Combin ing static solid flying Steve finished tenth overall Skip Mast received very respectable static C-130 Hercules flew well Ive ever seen him fourteenthplace finish myself low static took out competition start Savoia Marchetti SM-81and ended up twentysecond place Considering 47 competitors guess could say didnt too bad Just good hoped CL Team solid Jeff Perez coming through strong B-i 7 Flying Fortress finishing seventh place Ron Sears flew tried true PT-i 7 Stearman ninth place Julie Abel overcame low static score excellent flights finish tenth course Russians walked off first second third places way first-place team finish US Team fourth As RC need high static scores CLthat necessary element secure victory Once again Id like thank people helped make trip possible People like Sig Airtronics Scandinavian Air lines System Nino DiRonza Henderson Hobbies Skymasters Mid-Hudson RC Society Flying Tigers George South Tom McCoy Thanks also Helen Weberforthe embroidered book marks worked throughout championships Elsie Abel sewing patches ourjackets thoughtful initials inside Thanks especially Tony Ristuccia Nick Capriotti help atJ FK Airport seeing us off greeting us upon return arranging Al LaFamina tour through Pan Am maintenance facility JFK Hope havent forgotten anyone Norwegian Aero Club under expert guidance Narve Jensen did excellent job hosting Championships facilities appropriate com puterized scorekeeping exceptionally fast efficient hotel very com fortable food especially peas carrots great So once again whenever asked 136 Model Aviation Did win can answer con viction bet did Rule Book Corrections continued sifications Class AHand Launch Class BTwo-Meter Class CStandard Class DUnlimited Please note previous Modified Standard classification no longer exists copy rule book correct page 72Records respectto classifications match letter-designated classifica tions just listed addition inside front cover rule book correct Event Designa tion Numbers follows 441 Thermal Class AHand-Launch 442Thermal Class BTwo-Meter 443Thermal Class CStandard 444Thermal Class DUnlimited *445...F3B...Thermal Soaring *446..CrossCountry 451Slope Class AHand-Launch 452Slope Class BTwo-Meter 453Slope Class CStandard 454Slope Class DUnlimited 0455F3F.Slope Soaring 1987 Canadian Nats Canadian Nats will held July 1925 1987 week following AMA Nats Arnprior Ontario Canada site about 50 miles west Ottawa Technical Director continued recreational hobby/sport can help solve knotty aerodynamic mystery good can bring relaxation sense fulfillment participate good indeed IT IS GOOD Have told someone recently Elsewhere issue will find host rules proposals present rules-change cycle might part competition scene contestant Contest Director will want consider carefully Generally brief synopsis out lines change also un precedented number new events pro posed practical attempt includethecopyforsome22 neweventson pages have interest specific new events consult directions beginning presenta tion tell get copy complete proposal transmitter frequency-allocation identi fication labels have shipped manufacturers importers dealers indicated desire use Two sizes have produced smaller used directly transmitter larger end carton hoped warning labels will alert dealers users concerning proper use 72 MHz 75 MHz frequency allocations Please encourage retail outlets area watch new equipment CONTEST COORDINATORS I 6enjce Williams 347 Soothwick Ad Westfield MA 01085 II A Sobriso 87-26 88th St. Woodhaven Oveens NY 11421 RC Enest Nikoden, 407 Willow St Lvckport NY 14094 RC Bill Fy05 28 Femmood Dr Cotnmack NY 11725 Ill Nelson Goold 1944 S Idahe St Allentown PA 18103 East M Weisenbach 4588W 146th Cleveland OH 44135 West IV Warten Sondes 1, 8735 52nd Ave College Park MD 20741 Ac Ed Byerley 200 Coettoander Ceve Staffod VA 22554 V Ac Den Peck 1311 Cole Dr. NW Hantseille AL 35805 FF Wallace Johnson41 12 WhiteAcres Rd MoetgomeyAL361 06 CL Joseph Mead 1339 Reessaloer St Jacksonville PL 32206 VI RC Charles Gray 201 Halntan Saleer Ad Toot Haste 1N47803 AC Soenng Dale Pelkeniog 1039 College Ave #6W Wheaton IL 60187 CL W Bodejoch Jr 235 W Glade Palatine IL 60067 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Aay Halan 15 Happy Hollow Ad Wayland MA 01778 II Doog Barber 146 Stratton Hoose Maple Shade NJ 08052 Ill Walt Vanoorder 6669 Victory View Ln. Cincinnoti OH 46238 IV Don Soll 941 Kiwbetwicke Ad. McLean VA 22102 V John Martin 2180 Tigertail Miami FL 33133 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I George Higgins P0 Boo 482 North Pembroke MA 02358 II Bill Boss 7706 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Ill Laird Jackson 1025 Walnat St Philadelphia PA 19107 IV Roe McNally 6118 Bardo Ave. Springfield VA 22152 V Dane Hemstracght P0 Boo 171 Maneks Corset SC 29461 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Strack AFD 2 Hambarg Old Lyrne CT 06371 II Bradley Bane 60 Lake Ave Lyndonoille NY 14098 Ill Aady Klaiber 2021 Lakeland Ave. Lakewood OH 44107 IV Joe Boyle Jr 219 Shenandoah Ad, Hampton VA 23361 V Bonny Jeekies 31126 Aaines Ad, Memphis TN 38118 SCALE CONTEST BOARD I Irt Seal 52 Loegholm Dr Neobsa NH 03060 II Robert Clemens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14612 Ill Edward Wisser 1521 Sommit St MeKeesport PA 15131 IV Bob Korlsoon 2643 Marsh Ad. Wilmington DE 18810 V Deeld PleOt B940 NW 15th Ft Lauderdale FL 33313 AEROBATICS I Lance Marphy 29 Hightop Ci, East Hawder CT 06514 II George Berko 8 Bowdeo Lane Gleo Head NY 11545 Ill Ron Hesselbrock 6320 Bloeberry Hill Ca Cincinnati OH 45248 IV Stocey Millo Brookside 36ev 115 Charlottesville VA 22901 V John Foqoa 724 Diaee St. Niceville FL 32578 HELICOPTER I Ernie Hober 19 Beaver Park Ad Dancers MA 01923 II Horace Hagen 15 Parkway P1 Red Bank NJ 07701 Ill Bill CorPs 218 Vnnon Rd. Greenoille PA 16125 IV Robert F Harris 3 257 Estene Ad. La Plata MD 20646 V Tim Schoonard Walt Schoonard 2594 NOBT Otlando FL32804 RACING I Pete Reed 49 Anvil Dr Anon CT 06001 II Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave. Latbam NY 12110 Ill Dane Lotsha 1141 Colawbon Ave. Lemoyne PA 1 7043 IV Cliff Telford 7417 Arrowoed Ad. Bethesda MD 20817 V Gail Jacobson 2205 Britley Terrace College Park GA 30349 SOARING I Prite Bien 41 Saw Mill Rd Concord MA 01742 II Doag Stoat 2467 10 Bldg 3 Apt 6A Morris Plains NJ 07850 Ill Gene Shelkep 217 Eaclid Ave. Scotodale PA 15683 IV 9ob Champine 20S Tiptoe Rd Newport News VA 23606 V James Davis Jr. 1018 Macdale Laee Madison MS 39110 ELECTRIC I Nelson Whitman PO Sos 415 East Falmooth MA 02536 II Joe Beshar 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Ill vacant IV Woody Willard Blanchanl 1733 Beach Rd. Hanspnon VA 23664 V Robert Nelsee 380 San Jose Winter Haven FL 33880 Should wish purchase some labels stock may already have hand suggest contact Bob Underwood AMA Headquarters close month five lines truth TO HAVE AUTOMATIC CG WAS MODELER FREDS MOST FERVENT PLEA TOWARD THE NOSE THE PLANE FLIES TOWARD THE TAIL IT JUST DIES FACT FROM WHICH FRED CANNOT FLEE AMA December 1986 137 FF Jim Beonete 324 Helfenotein Ave. St Lools MO 63119 VII All esengn escept AC entire District leccept Michigeel Greg Seydel 3625 E lona Terrace Codahy WI 53110 AC Leon Cordy N4503 Highway 55 Chilton WI 53014 Michigee AC Wayee Yeoger 38235 Castle Rontolos Ml 46174 CL & FF Pool Smith 11112 Dill Dr. Sterling Hgts Ml 48077 VIII Randy Randolph P0 Box 271048 Dallas TX 76227 IX Mike Tallman 3014 Sochange Wichita KS 67217 AC George Hotter 6962 5 Lamar St. Lileton CO 80123 X Roll Ericksoe 7506 Widgeon Way Pair Oaks CA 95628 Horry Apoian 27704 Saddle Rd Aelling Hills CA 90274 Sooth Proek Gnmes 2241 Noah St. Honolalo HI 96816 Hawaii meets Xl Tom Cope 23262 55 57th St. Issaqoak WA 98027 AC James McCarty 18956 Marine View Dr. Seattle WA 98166 VI Charlie Sotich 3861 W 62nd Place Chicago IL 60629 VII Richard Doig 6 Canary Hill C. Pontiac Ml 48055 VIII Ralph Bad Teeny Boa 545 Richardeac TX 76080 IX Stan Chilton 300 5 Main Wichita KS 67202 X Claence Mother 3860 Ecochee Ave. San Diego CA 82117 Xl Andy Tagliafico 20801 NW Anode Rd. Portland OR 97231 VI C Robbert 1616 Meadowehorpe Av Laninglon KY 40505 VII James Sinton 4941 Wisconsin Ave N. New Hope MN 55428 VIII William Lee 3522 Tamarisk Lone Missoori City TX 77459 lx Michael Tallwar 3014 Eochange Wichita KS 67217 X Vic Garner P0 Bee 573 Liserneore CA 54550 Xl John Thompaco 1505 Ash Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 VI Chris Mateano 6575 Ginger Dr. St Jehe MO 63114 VII Bill Shailer 2317 Clawnon Aneeoe Royal Oaks Ml 48073 VIII Mark Valerios 1627 Overland Pass Sogarland TX 77478 lx Jerald Morphy 2432 Astren Dr Colorado Springs CO 80906 X Joe Norcross P0 Boo 65 Hanford CA 53232 Xl Kevin Collios 2320 Sahalee Dr E. Redmond WA 98053 VI John Goenther AR 3 Boo 261 Bordeo IN 47106 VII Cloode MeColloagh AR 1 Bos 487 Moetezowa IA 50171 VIII Baddy Itwie 922 Sondowo Le. DeSoto TX 75115 IX Dean Copelaod 7817 Seward St. Omaha NE 68114 X Bill Stroman 12218 Done St. Nerwalk CA 90650 Xl Eale Moorhead 1169 Fl St S Apt B Salem OR 97302 VI Charles W Reed 5408 Woodson Ad Raytown MO 64133 VII Brian Crossley 4740 Lorinda Dr St Pool MN 55126 VIII William Thomas 331 SE Aockwood Bartlesnille OK 74003 IX Loren Tregellas 3003 5 Everett Wichita KS 67217 X Craig Millet 25751 Coldbook El Toro CA 92630 Xl Charles Davenport 14415 SE 266th St Kent WA 98042 VI Bob Bellsomini 129 College Park Dr Crestview Hills KY 41017 VII Roy Diet 12450 Lansdowne Detroit Ml 48224 VIII Steve Mint 2 Bloebird St. New Orleoeo LA 70124 IX Ed Coo 8209 Linden Or. Prairie Village KS 66206 X Robert Gorham 23961 Craftsman Ad. Calabasas CA 91302 Xl Jerry Holcoeth 1010 NE 122nd Ave. Vancoaner WA 98684 VI Jim Goger 3727 Shepherd Lane Pt Wayne IN 46815 VII Waynn Yeager 38235 Castle Or. Bomalos Ml 48174 VIII Dane Layman 7515 Brooklesl Dr. Hoaston TX 77041 IX Sam Pisciotta 1525 Alesander Ci, Foeblo CO 61001 X Gary Hover 16016 Ave 288 Vinelia CA 932779757 Xl Roger Pierce 12308 219th Ave Ct E Bonney Lake WA 98390 VI Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Ln Hazel Crest IL 60429 VII Al Scidwore 5013 Dorsett Dr Madison WI 53711 VIII Poncho Morris 2715 Eastbrook Dr Mesqoite TX 75160 IX Ray Mann 2781 5 Garfield Denver CO 80210 X Jerry Krainock 5942 Whitsett #2 N Hollywood CA 91607 Xl Dane Joheoon 3526 NE 90th Ane. Portloed OR 97220 VI Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr AR 2 Floossant MO 63034 VII vacant VIII Kenneth Martin 13106 Newbrook Dr. Hossten TX 77072 IX Byron Blakeslee 3134 Winnebago Dr. Sedalia CO 80135 X vacant Xl Mitch Poling 1519 NE 98th St. Seattle WA 98115 Competition Directory AC Pylon & Soarieg attere & other AC eaceest Soariegl Bold Face Below Indicates Chairmen Coetest Beard RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARDS CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tupelo Napennlle IL 60640 Detroit Balsa Bugs Club member Hardy Bro dersen used Weatherbird FAI Powership towin 86 Pacific FFChamps New Zealand
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/12
Page Numbers: 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137
COM PETITWIttI NE WSLETTEt7 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 SAMUEL MORSE DRIVE Thanks Hungary following letter received AMA Executive DirectorJohn Worth thought should shared AMA membership letter dated Buda pest Hungary August 27 1986 Dear Sirs thank sincerely kind assistance given us directly indirectly organization Control Line World Championships 1986 has new prove friendship established through sports does know bor ders delegates both Mr Don Jehlik Mr Mac Henry have accomplishing outstanding work deserved great est appreciation within best modelists country also among best sportsmen participating foreign countries have got acquainted two outstanding personalities can con sidered example world modelists thank also activity Dr Laird Jackson has resolved difficult situations modesty knowledge patience together colleagues jury wish good health lots successes activity done inter ests modeling best sports regards Yours sincerely s lstvan Gombocz Secretary-General H ungarian Association Modelers Indoor Contest Board Final Ballot Easy B Props Indoor Contest Board has reached unanimous decision interpretation Section 81i 1986-87 AMA rule book section shall interpreted follows acceptable use material other wood propeller blades propeller spar 1 wire propeller shaft adhesive assembly No gadgets kind such includ ing variable pitch variable diameter mechanisms permitted part propeller Socketed propeller hubs permit blade replacement manual pitch adjustment acceptable As stated August 1986 issue page 113 pertained same subject interpretation enforced im mediately US FAI Pylon Team Selected recently-concluded team finals meet following three pilots se lected US F3D RC Pylon Racing team Dub Jett Humble TX Brian Rich mond Orlando FL David Shadel Carlsbad CA callers Bruce Richmond Dallas TXcalling Jett Richmond Jim Shinohara Chula Vista CAcalling Shadel team manager Bob Wallace Avon CT World Championships will held Melbourne Australia April 16-20 1987 Supporters wish accompany team must pay entry lodging fees total ing 500 Swiss Francs Competition Dept atAMA HQ byjanuarys 1987Travel arrangements supporters must made separately AMAs travel agent Nino Dironza Americana Fairfax Travel 419 John Marr Dr Annandale VAQ2003 telephone 703/ 471-0105 703/353885 will able arrange travel whi zh will coordinate team itinerary AI Soaring Team Selected recently-concluded team finals meet following three modelers selected US F3B RC Soaring team Steve Work Albuquerque NM Richard Spicer San Jose CA Steven Lewis Santa Clara CA alternate member Larry Jolly Santa Ana CA team man ager Lynn C King Boulder Creek CA Enthusiasts wish accompany team World Championships Osna bruck Germany July 24-August 2 1987 must pay supporter fees May 1 1987 Contact Competition Dept AMA HQ further information Rule Book Corrections changes RC Sailplane classifica tions took effect January 1986 resulted identity problems within 1986-87 AMA rule book Page 66 rule book contains correct RC Sailplane clas Continued page 137 Note Technical Director W Bob Underwood much progress can life span individual absorb reaching point brain registers system overload us have celebrated halfcentury along Academy can recall days building orchestrated number hours took glue dry Today stand middle museum Reston recall sights sounds smells days head home uncork container cyanoacyrlate virtually build model evening Mylar plastics exotic fibers myriad other refinements abound wonder products advances state art find necessary become chemist just paint model find hopefully through painful experience materials often will react adverselywith another create model resembles bison moulting season Radios bundles switches electrics develop great gobs power gulp huge hunks juice designs never should have flown stagger mind does end course doesnt end Nor does ourcapacityto assim ilate advancements use advance hobby/sport too must consider ability help pioneer unknown frontiers scientific Continued page 137 National Records following National Records have processed during month September RC SailplaneClass Duration Junior 1 :2832 George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 Alti tude Junior3021 2 ft George L Rodri guez 8/27/86 RC SailplaneClass B Duration Junior 1:2832 George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 Du ration Senior4513 Ernest Chiles Ill 6/25/86 RC SailplaneClass C Duration Junior 1:2832 George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 Closed Course Distance Senior07 km Ernest Chiles III 6/29/86 Altitude Junior 30212 ft George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 RC SailplaneClass D Duration Junior 1:2832 George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 Closed Course Distance Senior07 km Ernest Chiles III 6/29/86 December 1986 131 ADA RESTON VA 22090 1988-89 Rules Proposals rules proposals printed next few pages represent proposals received AMA HQ cutoff date submittals next step will Initial Vote various Contest Boards Initial Vote ballots must post marked no later December 1 1986 Modelers wishing make known feel ings against proposals should get touch AMA district Contest Board member right away purpose Initial Vote weed out proposals arejudged unsuitable further consideration Final Vote will occur next year determine surviving proposals will formally adopted inclusion 198889 AMA Official Model Aircraft Regulations rule book results Initial Vote will printed March 1987 issue Unassigned Proposals following events awaiting assignment specific Contest Board * Joe Beshar establish new provisional event called AMA Vintage event combining Free Flight Radio Control models designed kitted published prior December 31 1942 Glenn Gresens establish new provisional event RC Duration purpose event provide competition areas space conventional free flight available Con test procedures have tested Old Timer events held Society Antique Modelers Donald MulliganTo create newcategorywithin Radio Control replicas models designed flown Free Flight competition priorto 1951 *Indicates new events extensive rewrite existing events Due unprecedented number magazine space restrictions cannot printed entirety Model Aviation complete copy contact Competition Depart ment AMA Headquarters Please indicate proposal required using proposal number Electric Proposals ELC-88-2 WS Blanchard establish unified rules Electric model airplane competition include events listed Class Free Flight Class B Free Flight Class Control Line Speed Control Line Precision Aerobatics Radio Control Class Sailplane Precision Duration Radio Con trol Class B Sailplane Precision Duration Radio Control Class B Sailplane Endurance Radio Con trol Class Pylon Racing Radio Control Class B Pylon Racing Radio Control Old Timer Texaco Radio Control ClassA Old Timer pre 1960 Radio Control Class B Old-Timer pre 1960 Radio Control Precision Aerobatics Radio Control Sport Scale General Proposals Gen-88-1 John Thompson eliminate Senior age classification Section 5 page 6 change word ing Contestants under 16 years age classified Juniors Contestants 16 older classified Open fliers Records segregated Junior Open depending age classifica tion contestant time record established Executive Council jurisdiction GEN-88-2 Robert Underwood emphasize Contest Directors responsibility determine contestants eligibility Change last sentence Re sponsibilities page 1 read AMA sanctions exist promote national standardseach CD will make special effort AMA events determine contestant eligibility checking current AMA and/or FAt stamp enforce rules Combined Executive Council Contest Boards jurisdiction Add section 4page 6 shall include checking current FAI stamp required phase FAI Team Selection event partici pation Executive Council jurisdiction CEN-88-3 Underwood define period time included sanction Add 22 pageS definition AMA sanctioned event shall understood include period time Contest Director appointed representa tive attendance named site days listed sanction Executive Council jurisdiction GEN-88-4 Underwood clarify model identifi cation Change first sentence section 4 page 8 read models entered rulebook compe tition events excepting Indoor Scale models shall d 42 page 8 See AMA Safety Code rules identification models flown other official AMA rule bookevents Contest Boards jurisdiction GEN-88-5 Underwood allow officials file protest Change first sentence section 18 page 7 read Protests concerning conduct meet record trial will considered presented writing contestant official event ombined Executive Council Contest Boards jurisdiction GEN-88-7 Kevin CollinsToaddan overalisilencer code Add new section 9 page 8 General 9 Silencers model aircraft operated internal combustion engines larger 0051 cu must equipped effective silencers FAI events governed FAI Sport ing Code Contest Boards jurisdiction BC Aerobatics Proposals RCA-88-2 Michael Harrison simplify classes combining Expert Masters create new fixed pattern called Open RCA-88-1 Harrison drop point accumulation forOpen class old combined Expert-Masters 88-2 approved RCA-88-3 Harrison Retracts allowed Sports man Class RCA-88-4 Harrison require Advanced Expert Masters meet sound level no louder 105dB lose 10 points per judge RCA-88-5 Harrison change Expert Pattern Maneuvers Open Pattern Maneuvers drop present number 19 page 45 Masters Pat tern Provides fixed pattern until new fixed pattern developed *RCA.88.6 William Kern establish new pro visional event RC Model Sport Flyer Fun Fly addition current Club Team Fun Fly page 58 effort encourage sport fliers through use event combines elements scale craftsmanship flying RCA-88-7 Robert Wornell allow docted fans maximum single engine size 85 cu dis placement 13 cu multi installations compete Pattern RC-88-8 Ronald Hesselbrock change ma neuvers Expert Class total number would increased 15 current 12 1 Avalanche 2 Half Reverse Cuban Eight 3 Slow Roll 4 Stall Turn right left wind correction 5 Square loop four 1/2 rolls 6 lmmelmann turn 7 Three outside loops top 8 Half roll half square loop 9 Top Hat 1/2 rolls 10 Stall Turn 1/2 roll uplineand downilne 11 Four Point Roll 12 Humpty Bump 13 Double lmmelmann 14 Double Humpty Bump 15 Two Rolls opposite directions inverted RCA-88-9 Hesselbrock change maneuvers Advanced class 1 Half Reverse Cuban Eight 2 Slow Roll 3 Stall Turn right left wind correction 4 Top Hat 1/2 rolls 5 lmmelmann Turn 6 Three Outside Loops top 7 Half Roll Half Square Loop 8 Double lmmelmann 9 Stall Turn 1/2 roll uplineand downilne 10 Four point roll RCA-88-1O Hesselbrock delete Master Class RC Pattern section rule book stated class has lost popularity few contests offering *R 88 12 Glenn Carter An extensive rewrite RC Sport Aerobatics rules Events 411 412 413 involves deletions additions re wording current rules RCA-88-13 Russell Knetzger allow normaliz ing scores flyoff rounds determine winners Event 406 making either nor malizing flyoffs mandatory Page44-RC Pattern 13 Determiningthewinner Add lieu above method determining winnerand other places class Contest Director may choose FAI F3A process flyoff rounds and/or normalizing scores des cribed Event 406 item 9 Classification pro vided intent advertised advance submitted majority vote contestants class prior start flying use normalizing contest need necessarily use flyoff rounds vice versa RCA-88-14 Knetzger give greater weight flight track aerobatic model over plane attitude Page 45-46 Precision Add new paragraph read straight lines both hori zontal vertical will graded track projected bythe model Changes attitude model maintain straight track will reason downgrading maneuver RCA-88-15 Knetzger revise suggestions RC judges concerning two minor downgrades should put maneuver score down toat least 8 Page 46D Judging Individual ManeuversAdd new sentence 4th paragraph read availability whole 1/2 points will aid judge downgrading major minor de fects Add new 2nd sentence 5th paragraph read slightest defect should result down grading least 1/2 point Make present 2nd sentence 3rd modify read two minor no ticeable defects should result downgradingto least 8 severe defect should put down 7 6 should combination three four minor defects RCA-88-16 Knetzger clarify mandatory zero landing outside runway Page 49 RC Pattern Landingadd first para graph Landingarea runway normally defined area beyond AMA taxi flight line areas defined page 130 paved orin grassed landing fields closely mown surrounding area cases paved mown area quite extensive contest manage ment may define mark lesser runway limits either width length both RCA-88-17 Knetzger delete mandatory zero landing outside runway companion RCA-88-1 6approval will negate other RCA-88-18 Knetzger delay mandatory ad vancement Novice Sportsman end calendar year rather immediately RCA-88-19 Charley Reed change Expert Class maneuvers Open RCA-88-2 passed K Factor 1 Takeoff u1 2 Figure M 1/4 rolls uS 132 Model Aviation 3 Cuban 8 d2 4 Double lmmelmann u2 5 Slow Roll d3 6 3 Reverse Outside Loops u4 7 4 Point Roll d4 B Square Loop w/1/2 rolls leg u .. 5 98 Point Roll d4 10TopHatu3 11Reverse Knife Edge Flight d4 12Triangular Rolling Loop u4 13Landing u1 RCA-88-20 Reed change Advanced Class ma neuvers Takeoff u 2 Non Rolling Figure M u 3 Cuban 8 d 4 Double lmmelmann u 5 4 Point Roll d 6 3 Reverse Outside Loops u 7 Slow roll d 8 3 Inside Loops u 9 3 Horizontal Rolls d 10 Square Loop u 11 Knife Edge Flight d 12 Landing Scale Proposals SC-88-1 D Lindley Peanut Events 501 505 consider two additional characteristics model compared full-scale Add present score sheet under Scale Score Judging Criteria Wing outline point values 3 scale 2 slightly out scale 1 grossly out scale 0 no 3 view J Fin outline use same values above SC-88-2 John Guenther Events 501 505 change FF Peanut Scale Indoor Outdoor provisional official status SC-88-3 Nicholas Mango CL Event 508 509 change single-engined weight limit 20 lbs same multi-engined both Sport Precision *SC.88.4 Robert Guilfoyle RC establish provisional event RCARF Scale purpose event eliminate competition between factory built contestant built scale models three view required no static scores given SC-88-5 Australia Graves CL Event 508 allow light systems such landing lights beacons etc used option Onlyone lightoption may nominated SC-88-6 Graves CL Event 508 delete Lighting systems will permitted unlisted operation will receive consideration during scale judging SC-88-7 Graves CL Event 508 delete contestant must also demonstrate engine shutoff end flight qualify maximum points awarded SC-88-8 Graves CL Event 508 separate engine shutoff engine control can count option Engine shutoff must operate same full scale aircraft after landing throttle brought low speed SC-88-9 Russell Knetzger RC Events 511 512 513 514 515 517 518 make 1/2 points available RC Scale flight judging SC-88-1O Knetzger RC Events 511512 513514 515 518 limit number helpers state pilot may operate trans mitter controls pilot permitted helper during flight Two helpers may present during starting engines Once airborne no person other pilot shall operate transmitter controls Operation anyone else shall require disqualification flight SC-88-11 Knetzger RC Eventssll512513514 unify RC Scale RC Pattern safety require ments Page 79 RC Sport Scalereplace 21 61 page 43 replace 22 62 page 43 create new 24 same language 64 page 43 adding takeoff landings contestant may permission judges line director move onto runway SC-88-12 Knetzger RC page 85 replace Flight Judging Guide 424 Landing paragraphs 2 3 landing shall considered complete model has lost flying speed has completed 15 meters roll out stops evercomes first Within 15 meter roll outzone collapsed gear resting momentarilytouching nose shall grounds severe down grading flipping model onto its back shall zero SC-88-13 William Boss CL Sport Scale require multi-engined models diverse types power plants glow electric glow jet etc have demonstrate power plants used contributing significantly models per formance judges contestant agree method demonstrating before first attem Pt SC-88-14 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 state contestants declaration will count total allowable number pages documentation SC-88-16 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 permit use larger three view drawings maximum 24 x 36 SC-88-15 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 change number pages documentation allowed 6 8 SC-88-17 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 change deletion two pages documenta tion plastic model used proof-of-scale page SC-88-18 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 delete paragraph 74 thereby eliminate time limit completion flight Starting times still maintained SC-88-19 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 eliminate Touch Go 20 point flight option removing words Touch Go paragraphs 83 91 92 SC-88-20 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 officially allow use removable lead-out guides need place static judging SC-88-21 Boss CL Precision Event 508 Same SC-88-1 3 SC-88-22 Boss CL Precision Event 508 bring flap operation line full scale aircraft Lowering raising flaps must performed independent nonproportional throttle con trol function obtain maximum points SC-88-23 Boss CL Precision Event 508 allow operations such folding wings opening closing canopy etc typical prototype air craft done prior takeoff Present rules confine operations models official flight SC-88-24 Boss CL Precision Event 508 elimi nate Engine Starting Bonus use electric starters possible use electric motors power deem bonus questionable SC-88-25 Boss CL Precision Event 508 elimi nate waiver dummy pilots deleting sentence starting Models built prior Jan uary 11980 SC-88-26 Boss Unified ScaleJudging Regulations Same SC-B8-20 SC-88-27 Boss Unified ScaleJudging Regulations set limit number pages docu mentation static judging Precision models Limit 25 pages material toa maximum size 11 x 14 except three views may size up 24 x 36 Three view will count page declaration will counted part 25 pages SC-88-28 DR Platt RC CL Sport Giant Events 509 511 512 513 514 define howa model may displayed forstatic judgingDuring static judging parts model may displayed position eg canopy open flaps lowered doors opened etc Parts will fly model eg steps ordinance will carried clocks etc may added static judging judges may request re-configuration during judging match 3-views eg canopy closed etc SC-88-29 Platt RC Sport Giant Events 511 512 513 514 define what constitutes attempt official flight Rule addition section 9 allows two attempts official flight Flight attempt model does become airborne model becomes airborne flight official Time score cancelled event attempt SC-88-30 Platt Rubber Scale Indoor-Outdoor Eventsso3 507Toraiseflyingpointlimittomatch static point limit rule 54 change 90 100 SC-88-31 Platt RC Scale Flight Judging Guide change name maneuvers described section 421 Unassisted ROG Take off SC-88-32 Platt CL RC Sport Giant Events 509 511 512513514 Unified ScaleJudging Regulations clarify meaning 3-view draw ings stating drawings three views also acceptable SC-88-33 Platt CL RC Sport Giant Events 509 511 512 513514Todelete rule 53 effect allow cockpit detail count during static judging SC-88-34 Platt CL RCSport Events 509511 512 513 514 allow painting plastic kits used part documentation static judging SC-88-35 Platt CL RC Sport Events 509511 512 513 allow weight limit same single engined models multi-engined Change read Models shall weigh no 20 lbs ready flight except fuel SC-88-36 Platt CL RC Sport Giant Events 50951151251 3514Toincreasethenumberof pages allowed documentation 6 8 SC-88-37 Platt CL RC Sport Giant Events 509 511 512 513 514 award bonus original design model original design contestant bonus equal 10% craftsmanship score achieved shall added craftsmanship score order qualify bonus original plans other substantial proof origin design required Conversions models built plans available commercially re-sized quality Replaces present rule requiring list purchased parts SC-88-38 Claude McCullough RC Sport Events 511 512 513 use same weight limit single multi-engined aircraft Models shall weigh no 20 lbs ready flight except fuel SC-88-39 McCullough RC Precision Event 515 Same SC-88-38 SC-88-40 McCullough RC Precision Event 515 apply same engine formula Precision currently applies RC Sport Scale see 27 page 79 Rule Book SC-88-41 Platt RC Precision Event 515 re instate RC Precision Scale appeared 1980 Rule Book plus tie-breaker rule indicated RC Precision Scale 3 page 82 Approval would replace current Event 515 SC-88-42 Platt Outdoor Rubber Event 507 clarify rule 4 adding 44a statement Note airfoil section wing may non-scale penalty SC-88-43 Randal King RC Scale Helicopter Event 518 change method scoring page 81 paragraph 9 case 1 flying round total score shall one-half static score ad case two 2 flying rounds final score shall one-half static score plus average flight score December 1986 133 SC-88-44 King RCScale Helicopter Event 51 8To change required maneuvers create realistic flight schedule Replace current flight maneuver schedule p8litem 7 follow ing 1 15 second hover 45 degree climbout 2 Rectangular traffic pattern 3 Translational landing 4 360 degree flyaround 5 Freestyle scale flight 2 mm maximum Also scale maneuvers shall commence end helipad #4 RC Soaring Proposals SO-RB-i Barry Kurath Class Handlaunch Event 441 eliminate 1-1/2 meter limit handlaunch wingspan deleting paragraph 311 SO-88-2 Douglas Dorton Launch Equipment add present paragraph 9 p 66 Winch systems will have maximum line length 600 meters turnaround located no 300 metersfromthewinch Release theaircraft pilots helpers hand must occurwithin 3 meters winch Hi-Start systems can combination elastic line stretched length launching cannot exceed 300 meters 50-88-3 Gary Frost Soaring general increase safety adding warning device sailpianes indicate approach silent aircraft New sec tion read RC Gliders Free Flight models weighing ounce de scending power must equipped device audible above surrounding noise level will automatically activated anytime aircraft comes within 50 feet solid object Indoor Proposals IND-88-1 James Fiorello add additional category supplemental Hand Launch Glider persons over 55 years age tND48-2 Dan Domina add Section 14 Steering Model page 16 Steering shall limited AMA events three 15 second periods periods may consecutive 45 second steer permitted IND4S-3 Domina combine Hi-Tech wood classes hand launch glider Change word ing item 5 p 17 read Except natural flexing rigid geometry wings required no folders parawings etc IND-88-4 Domina change item 12 page 16 allowing 20 seconds instead 10 hung model free itself Also add balloon pole etc may used dislodge hung model purpose flight continuation IND-88-5 Domina Event 202 require Intermediate Stick models weigh least 15 grams IND-88-6 Douglas Barber Event 206 set minimum weight Easy B model 1 gram IND-88-7 Barber Event 206 remove re striction dictates paper covering Easy B models Page 15 82a read Easy B model shall monoplane covered com merciallyavailablematerialsoldinsheetform excludes microfilm IND-88-8 Barber Event 206 add reinforce ment restrictions Easy B Pages 15-16 add 82J structural framework Easy B model shall entirely wood adhesive sembly Reinforcement allowed means no boron carbon fiber keviar etc IND-88-9 Barber Event 206 allow bracing Easy B models Change page 15-16 82H read shall no bracing model Contest Board interpretation would also deleted IND-88-1O Barber Event 208 change name event 208 Novice Pennypiane Limited Pennyplane IND-88-11 Richard Doig Event 205 add windshield/window requirement Manhattan Page 16 93 add transparent covering used fuselage windshield windows must outlined contrasting color IND-88-12 Doig Event 206 allow use plastic coveringon Easy B models Page 15 82a replace Easy B model shall mono plane covered commercially available solid material such paper plastic film Micro film allowed IND-88-13 Doig Events 212 213 combine single class no material restrictions Page 17 paragraphs 5 b eliminated replaced Construction surfaces shall remain fixed except changes camber incidence due natural flexing surfaces Folding wings mechanically actuated inci dence changes strictly prohibited IND-88-14 Doig Events 201 202 204 205 206 207 208209210211 clarifyjudgingthe end flight Page 16 item 12 replace first sentence following Hand launched events Time starts instant model launched hand ends model comes rest floor building interpreted mean belly down model jettisons parts Any model landing gear permitting taxi after touchdown shall allowed enter hand-launched events b ROG events Time starts instant model re leased takeoff including takeoff roll ends model touches floor building model jettisons parts c events continue present material ginning obstruction met IND-88-15 Doig Event 206 make official May 31 1986 interpretation concerning Easy B propellers Page 16 add 82i ac ceptable use material other wood propeller blades spars 1 wire forthe propeller shaft adhesive assembly No gadgets kind such variable pitch v4riable diameter mechanisms permitted part propeller IND-88-16 Kevin Collins events eliminate Junior Senior Open classifications Free Flight competition establish Novice Expert competition purposes Add new section 16 page 9 Contestant Classification expected en try large enough event two contestant classifications Novice Expert may used based skill level participant event entered Honor system fliers reputation separated events used deterrrsne suitability Novice classification Age class ifications used AMA national record purposes Contest Directors decision shall final RC Racing Prcb RCR-88-1 Gail Jacobsofl LYOM 4Z ltow substitute needle valves Isi Qis~r s needle valv ta s following word exckidln &2 CR-88-2 JacobsQ1 Rnt 422 change number engine asaNablO certification competition Also deftrsOthetermnormal retail channels Replace parAgraph 43 Production p60 least 250 engines R/C carburetor venturi shall have produced madeavaulablethiough normal retail channels throughout United States supplier uniue engine event United States must maintain average inventory hun dred engines and/ora combination engines parts United States NOTE AMA defines Normal retail channels through letter written byJoe Friend subject Competition Engine Quali fication dated February 1983 two pages Refer ence should made letter engine qualification definition Normal retail channels RCR-88-3 Jacobson Event 422 indicate rules notification engine certification Replace paragraph 44 page 61 shall period 60 days date approved byAMA Racing Contest Board Chairman until use said engine contest Certification new engine will printed Competition Section Model Aviation magazine Special interest groups will notified mail includes change modification existing engine RCR-88-4 Jacobson Event 422 increase allowed engine size Quarter Midget Change paragraph 41 page 60 read Total displace ment shall over 35cc 2135 cu RCR-88-5WayneYeager Event422Todelete language relating use primary back-up aircraft paragraph 2 page 60 delete sen tence alternate back-up aircraft may used primary aircraft considered unsafe CD appointed official RCR-88-6 Yeager Event 422 reduce re quired number engines certification Change paragraph 43 read least 200 engines.. RCR-88-7 Yeager Event 422 define terms production normal retail outlet para graph 43 Add paragraph 43 p 60-61 term normal retail outlet may source consumer can purchase product price independent consumer Commercial availability shall construed mean available normal retail outlet previously described may include fabricating manufacturers wholesalers retailers mail order houses blue printers reworkers importers semblers second sources rule specifi cation normal retail channels throughout United States shall mean consumer within US has direct access source sourceswithin US will supply material normal retail outlet defined earlier RCR-86-8 Yeager Event 422 delete language prohibiting engine rework Delete paragraphs 42 44 46 47 pages 60 61 RCR-88-9 Yeager Event 422 change availa bility language engine usage Paragraph 44 page 61 changed readEngines approved contest usage after March 31 given year may used contest until January 1 following year RCR-88-1O David Latsha Event 422 reduce required number engines certification Paragraph 43 page 60 changed read 100 engines RCR-88-11 John Kilsdonk Event 421 clarify scoring system irrespective number planes heat race Add paragraph 13 page 60 1 33 scoring system u5at contests irrespective number airplanes per race ie contests two three plane heats flown 4 pt 3 pt 2 pt scoring system used cases three plane heats flown no position will receive 1 Pt Similarly two plane races used no position will receive either 1 Pt 2 Pt Failure finish will receive 0 pts RCR-88-1 2 Kilsdonk Event 421To eliminate inconsistent policies handle dead heats clear cut winner cannot de termined Add paragraph 13 page 60 1 344n event dead heat clear ~et decision cannot made particular pwi6so airplanes question position will refly other unaffeaSa will maintain scores odiaI~e airplanes reflown i4U owiqr O contention undetermined paIbA1 etid neither scores can bewore*afdtAShad received adverse ruling wflt heat race *RCR 88 13 Kilsdonk Event 41 establish procedure developing race matrix racing through assignment contestant numbers columns indicating numbers frequen cies RCR-86-14 William Hager Event 421 revise engine rules Section 411 page 59 delete parts subject rules regarding quantity source because engine manufacturers mayor may produce parts help 134 Model Aviation make up complete production engine Rechromed liners button bar stock heads permitted RCR-88-15 Hager Event 421 clarify engine alteration rule Section 41 page 5859 change sentence beginning Alterations shall limit ed ad Alterations shall limited parts produced quantities greater 500 units available commerciallyto anyone valid manufacturing company Parts thatthis affect piston liner rod Wrist pin keepers other parts must manufacturer engine being altered except set forth 411 RCR-88-16 Gary Hover Events 421 422 423 424 425 426 add new rule concerning al coholic beverages Alcoholic beverages shall allowed race course Any pilot com petition official consumes alcoholic bever ages during competition shall removed competition submitted emer gency proposal safety concern *RCR481 7 Hover establish new provisional event called Q-500 entry level event RC Racing Quickie event has flown number years throughout United States RCR-88-18 Hover Events 421 422 423 pro vide protective cages around race course officials Add new rule race officials race course including sideline judges shall enclosed sides top chain link equivalent material form protective cage starter shall located near possible lap counter cage once race has started submitted emergency proposal safety concern RCR-88-19 Hover Events42l 422423424425 426 develop plan attack emergency situations may occur during race compe tition Add An emergency plan addressing both major minor injuries shall presented competitors prior actual competition emergency plan shall include limited description official responsible implementating emergency plan desig nated emergency first aid location submitted emergency proposal safety concern RCR-88-20 Hover Event 422 align formula Quarter Midget engine part rule Delete sec tion 43 page 60 Add Engines must pro duction units assembled factory available production parts Engines parts must have produced quantitiesgreater 500 must available through normal retail outlets USA RCt-88-21 Hover Event 421 422 clarify certification engine availability Replace 44 Quarter Midget add 4124 Formula engines component parts shall cataloged engine manufacturer new engines and/or component parts may used competition least 60 days following formal written approval Contest Board Chairman shall no retroactive approvals Manu facturers applying approval required submit verifiable documentation availability proper number engines com ponent parts prior consideration approval RCR-88-22 Hover Event 421 clarify use alternate model 2 General page 58 follow ing sentence can use alternate model first model flyable add Once contestant has gone alternate model shall allowed reuse first model com petition Outdoor FF Proposals FF-88-1 James Fiorello add supplemental categoryfor hand launch gliderfor persons over 55 years old FF-88-2 Ernest Linn add towline glider event BA-ito current FAI Nordic A-i A-2 rules Add page 14 FF Towline Glider 5 BA-i specifications Maximum surface area wing stab projected 279 sq minimum total weight 508 ozs maximum length launching cable 1 64 ft 51 Towline pull test required 52 Circle tow will permitted 53 Number flights competitor en titled five 5 official flights maximum flight time 120 seconds Flyoff flight maxes would add 60 seconds previous max until max accomplished 54 Definition official flight flight less 20 seconds will attempt Five attempts per entry allowed 55 Definition attempt Launching devices organization launching shall agree current FAI rules unless otherwise specified herein FF-88-3 Gary Frost increase safety adding warning device approaching silent aircraft Add new section RC Gliders Free Flight mod els weighing ounce descend ing power must equipped device audible above surrounding noise level will automatically activated anytime aircraft comes within 50 feet solid object FF-88-4 Steven Bard Event 115 allow pro pellers P30 balanced Weight may added blade propeller purpose balancing weight must clear tape can applied way changes shape area propeller FF-88-6 Dan Domina establish provisional event Free Flight Catapult Glider rules similar Event 122 except glider shall have rigid wing Auto surfaces folders sliders Rogallo wings like prohibited modelshallhaveamaximumweightofi5 ounces Launching shall means catapult com posed 3 ft loop 30 pound test line attached rubber ioop made 3 feet 1/4 flat rubber rubber shall attached swivel atop suitably anchored 5 6 ft tall rod Four official flights allowed score best 2 four flights qualified flyoff unlimited duration event two maximum flights FF-88-7 Domina Event 113 define what engine equivalent Jetex 150 defined section 4 page 12 Add 4Commercial motor rocket engines defined NFPA 112-1982 motor rocket engines total impulse 062 6 5 Newton seconds types 1/2A B declared equivalent tothe jetex 150 Type model rocket engine used event aspects NARHIAA---NFPA Safety Code must followed flown New Jersey Massachusetts appropriate permits comply state law must obtained No special permits required other 48 states Mr Domina also states thatthe NAR-N FPA-H IAA Safe ty Code must added rule book FF-88-8 Domina Event 113 define two classes rocket powered models per current NAR National Association Rocketry practice shall Rocket Glider no parts may jettisoned BoostGlider power booster unit separatelyand safely recovered streamer and/or parachute FF48-9 Robert Underwood General define term category used reference free flight fields Add page 9 Outdoor Free Flight contest sites shall designated either Cate gory 111 orIl fields designation isto based size general layout field surrounding environs direction ve locity wind Contest Director will announce category designation prior start contest shall changed balance event FF-88-1O Leonard Bedford Event 115 modify existing definition P-30 propeller propeller should commercially available plas tic freewheeling propeller between 23 25cm diameter 905 984 inches Only following changes will allowed flashing may removed b balancing addition weight blade c enlarging hole propeller hub order accept larger diameter shaft and/or bushing cut metal tubing FF-88-11 Donald Hughes Events 110-111 establish category II Ill motor runs maximum times electric Replace paragraph 3 page 11 Motor run flights shall hand launched Category land II motor run shall 25 seconds 3 minute maximum Category Ill motor run shall 20 seconds 2 minute maximum Change paragraph 5a read motor run exceeds official category limits limits set Contest Director Change paragraph 6 read Number flights contestant shall allowed total six attempts make three official flights flight results maximum contestant may attempt additional flights break ties record pur poses flyoff flights hand launched Category II events motor run first flyoff flight shall 20 seconds 3 minute maximum second through final flyoff flight shall have motor run 15 seconds 3 minute maximum Category Ill events motor run first flyoff subsequent flyoff flights shall 15 seconds 2 minute maximum paragraph 61 unchanged FF-88-12 Kevin Collins events eliminate Junior Senior Open classifications Free Flight competition establish Novice Expert competition purposes Add new section 16 page 9 Contestant classification expected en try large enough event two contestant classifications Novice Expert may used based skill level participant evententered Honorsystem fliers reputation separated events used determine suitability fortheNovice classification Age class ifications used AMA national record purposes Contest Directors decision shall final Control Line Proposals CL-B8-1 William Zimmer Event 322 323 require safety reasons pilots circle 5 feet minimum radius Add 31 page 32 pilots circle 5 feet minimum radius shall clearly marked CL-88-2 Barry Baxter Event 325 allow abrasive surface leading edge combat model wings Delete paragraph 3 page 38. shall have artificial aids assist cuttingthe string streamer Such artificial aids include example wing fences tip plates protrude forward leading edge sharp rough de vices mounted near wing leading edge etc CL-88-3 Barry Baxter Event 325 change en gine starting procedures Paragraph 81 page 39 Match Period Delete sentence Either pilot pit crew may start engine aircraft may launched immediately after starting Add section FAI starting procedures found page 97 section 9 its entirety CL-88-4 W Zimmer Event 322 clarify Four Leaf Clover maneuver Change last sentence 1315 page 36 read last loop performed maneuver made complete vertical climb through center Four Leaf Clover Model recovers normal level flight CL-8B-5 Zimmer Event 322 clarify scoring attempted/incomplete maneuvers Add sec tion ii page 33 1 12 Attempted/Incomplete maneuvers Model enters starting point maneuver fully completed Attempted/ incomplete maneuvers shall awarded mini mum score 10 CL-88-6 Zimmer Event 322 eliminate required entry level flight 1/4 lap Outside Square Loop maneuver Change 138 page 35 last sentence read Model recovers normal flight level CL-88-7 John Thompson Event 312 reduce engine displacement 2135 cu ad dition minimum single strand line diameter would 01 6 pull test 35 pounds CL-B8-8 Thompson Event 311 reduce engine displacement 2135 cu addition minimum singlestrandlinediameterwouldbe 016 pull test 32G December 1986 1 8-9 Michael Anderson Event 321 crease maximum displacement Profile Car rier 3600 cu 4028 cu CL-88-1O Anderson Events 319 320 321 allow move contestant use model engine Add paragraph 14 page 30 142 Model/Engine restrictions Once model en gine has used contestant make official attempt event same model engine cannot used byanother contestant contest CL-88-11 Anderson Events 319 321 change maximum displacement allowed multiengine models Add paragraphs 31 331 page 30 4272 cu multi-engine models CL-88-12 Leroy Cordes Events 319 320 321To require pilot raintain forward motion through both low speed landing phases flight Add paragraph 12 page 32 pilot shall maintain forward counter clockwise motion respect ground throughout landing phase flight landing phase shall defined signal until completion landing Failure shall result loss landing points CL-88-13 Mike Pratt Event 322 revise line sizes models using 4 cycle engines Add section 4 page 32 Seventy percent actual displacement 4 cycle engines shall used determining engine category relative line size requirements Add section 5 page 32 Seven ty percent actual displacement 4 cycle engines shall used determining engine category relative pull test requirements CL-88-14 Peter Mazur Events 319 320 321 eliminate backing up during Carrier landings add 122 page 3233 after sentence ending does notattemptalandingaddEachactat backing up past arresting cables proceeding forward past arrest ing cables performed after crossing lap landing signal given shall con sidered landing approach contestant does attempt landing CL-88-15 Mazur Control Line General define penalty safety thong used events required Add section 4 page 18 end paragraph Failure use safety thong events required shall constitute foul CL-88-16 Marc Warwashana Events 319 320 321 require models maintain forward counterclockwise motion during entire flight Move paragraph 11221 page 31 paragraph 7 page 31 number 74 CL-88-17 Frank Williams create supple mental sport racing event can flown relatively inexpensive easily constructed models Models will profile construction employ maximum displacement 4028 cu NC Helicopter Proposals RCH-88-1 Randal King Events 431 432 re move helipad #5 Delete reference helipad #5 rules course layout page 64 Intermediate Scale maneuvers will commence end helipad #4 RCH-88-2 Reference SC-88-29 King Events 431 432 518 revise determination score two rounds flown Page 63 paragraph 14 change words best single flight read highest average flight score RCH-88-3 King Events 431 432 revise class advancement system Delete paragraph 18 page 63 replace following 18 Class advancement his/her first contest contestant may enter class his/her option Once committed certain class contestant will allowed move higher skill class expect noted 1812 move will come about two ways 1 voluntary 2 mandatory 181 contestant may promote himself volun tarily higher class time however once move made may change back lower class 1811 Exception contestant mayfly next higher class contest class offered committing permanent move higher class may fly lower class current rating 1812 Exception con testant may reclassified lower class contestant has written approval Contest Director District Contest Board Member AMA Vice President 182A contestant will mandatorily advanced through classes accumulation points class contestant will receive points according finishing place contest compete Con testants finishing third below will receive point contestant beat Second place winners will receive two 2 points flierhe beats First place winners will receive three 3 points contestant beats points received will determined Contest Directors report recorded contestants cumulative record 1821 Acontestant accumu lating exceeding fifty 50 points will auto matically advanced next higher skill level end calender year 1822A con testant may voluntarily advance next higher class upon reaching fifty SO points wait ing end calendar year 1823Time required toattain thegoals 1821 has no limitA contestants point accumulation does start over beginning new year continues until ever advancement goal reached 1824When acontestantentersanew class either higher lower permitted 1812 begins zero points 1825 contestant flies higher class provided 1811 will still accumulate points though entered own class RCH-88-4 King Event 432 revise Inter mediate maneuver schedule Change maneuvers 45 6 page 65 read 4-chandelle 5-Stall Turn 6-Translational landing Revise page 64 diagrams well RCH-88-5 King create new class sched ule maneuver between Intermediate FAI called Advanced total five minutes will allowed fly seven maneuvers helipad #4 consist Pilot Promenade Nose-in IS sec ond hover 45 degree climbout lmmelmann Loop Roll 540 degree stall turn andAutorotation Scale World Champs Flier Comments would never say didnt come back winners ninth World Scale Championships held July near Oslo Norway didnt come back firstplace team just experience gained trip enough ensure didnt feel like loser winning aspect Champion ships being able travel compete great group people team compatible anyone didnt have good time own fault Steve Sauger didnt break too things time shower head room key didnt hear familiarUh-Oh too times Jeff Perez fishing expedition special Norwegian fishhook yielded least what expected would would have flight gear needed flight line catalog case thing hadnt temporarily mis placed airlines common hear phraselts box time someone asked special tool fell victim Nats saw evidence eye sky Abels new video camera recorded everydelicious momentofthecompetition see Dan Dave Abel hobbling around shoulder lower other can now understand Traveling great people re acquainting yourself old friends past World Championships enough reward make trip worthwhile Cliff Tacie models competing years Championship some best Ive seen Its obvious precision crafts manship still important ingre dients competing F4C FAI RC Scale As team went over Oslo idea high-complexity-bonus good standoff scale model would competitive Whoops Wrong RC Team finished fifth place out 17 countries shining star Steve Sauger Stinson A-i TnMotor true precision-quality model earned him sixth-high static score Combin ing static solid flying Steve finished tenth overall Skip Mast received very respectable static C-130 Hercules flew well Ive ever seen him fourteenthplace finish myself low static took out competition start Savoia Marchetti SM-81and ended up twentysecond place Considering 47 competitors guess could say didnt too bad Just good hoped CL Team solid Jeff Perez coming through strong B-i 7 Flying Fortress finishing seventh place Ron Sears flew tried true PT-i 7 Stearman ninth place Julie Abel overcame low static score excellent flights finish tenth course Russians walked off first second third places way first-place team finish US Team fourth As RC need high static scores CLthat necessary element secure victory Once again Id like thank people helped make trip possible People like Sig Airtronics Scandinavian Air lines System Nino DiRonza Henderson Hobbies Skymasters Mid-Hudson RC Society Flying Tigers George South Tom McCoy Thanks also Helen Weberforthe embroidered book marks worked throughout championships Elsie Abel sewing patches ourjackets thoughtful initials inside Thanks especially Tony Ristuccia Nick Capriotti help atJ FK Airport seeing us off greeting us upon return arranging Al LaFamina tour through Pan Am maintenance facility JFK Hope havent forgotten anyone Norwegian Aero Club under expert guidance Narve Jensen did excellent job hosting Championships facilities appropriate com puterized scorekeeping exceptionally fast efficient hotel very com fortable food especially peas carrots great So once again whenever asked 136 Model Aviation Did win can answer con viction bet did Rule Book Corrections continued sifications Class AHand Launch Class BTwo-Meter Class CStandard Class DUnlimited Please note previous Modified Standard classification no longer exists copy rule book correct page 72Records respectto classifications match letter-designated classifica tions just listed addition inside front cover rule book correct Event Designa tion Numbers follows 441 Thermal Class AHand-Launch 442Thermal Class BTwo-Meter 443Thermal Class CStandard 444Thermal Class DUnlimited *445...F3B...Thermal Soaring *446..CrossCountry 451Slope Class AHand-Launch 452Slope Class BTwo-Meter 453Slope Class CStandard 454Slope Class DUnlimited 0455F3F.Slope Soaring 1987 Canadian Nats Canadian Nats will held July 1925 1987 week following AMA Nats Arnprior Ontario Canada site about 50 miles west Ottawa Technical Director continued recreational hobby/sport can help solve knotty aerodynamic mystery good can bring relaxation sense fulfillment participate good indeed IT IS GOOD Have told someone recently Elsewhere issue will find host rules proposals present rules-change cycle might part competition scene contestant Contest Director will want consider carefully Generally brief synopsis out lines change also un precedented number new events pro posed practical attempt includethecopyforsome22 neweventson pages have interest specific new events consult directions beginning presenta tion tell get copy complete proposal transmitter frequency-allocation identi fication labels have shipped manufacturers importers dealers indicated desire use Two sizes have produced smaller used directly transmitter larger end carton hoped warning labels will alert dealers users concerning proper use 72 MHz 75 MHz frequency allocations Please encourage retail outlets area watch new equipment CONTEST COORDINATORS I 6enjce Williams 347 Soothwick Ad Westfield MA 01085 II A Sobriso 87-26 88th St. Woodhaven Oveens NY 11421 RC Enest Nikoden, 407 Willow St Lvckport NY 14094 RC Bill Fy05 28 Femmood Dr Cotnmack NY 11725 Ill Nelson Goold 1944 S Idahe St Allentown PA 18103 East M Weisenbach 4588W 146th Cleveland OH 44135 West IV Warten Sondes 1, 8735 52nd Ave College Park MD 20741 Ac Ed Byerley 200 Coettoander Ceve Staffod VA 22554 V Ac Den Peck 1311 Cole Dr. NW Hantseille AL 35805 FF Wallace Johnson41 12 WhiteAcres Rd MoetgomeyAL361 06 CL Joseph Mead 1339 Reessaloer St Jacksonville PL 32206 VI RC Charles Gray 201 Halntan Saleer Ad Toot Haste 1N47803 AC Soenng Dale Pelkeniog 1039 College Ave #6W Wheaton IL 60187 CL W Bodejoch Jr 235 W Glade Palatine IL 60067 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Aay Halan 15 Happy Hollow Ad Wayland MA 01778 II Doog Barber 146 Stratton Hoose Maple Shade NJ 08052 Ill Walt Vanoorder 6669 Victory View Ln. Cincinnoti OH 46238 IV Don Soll 941 Kiwbetwicke Ad. McLean VA 22102 V John Martin 2180 Tigertail Miami FL 33133 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I George Higgins P0 Boo 482 North Pembroke MA 02358 II Bill Boss 7706 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Ill Laird Jackson 1025 Walnat St Philadelphia PA 19107 IV Roe McNally 6118 Bardo Ave. Springfield VA 22152 V Dane Hemstracght P0 Boo 171 Maneks Corset SC 29461 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Strack AFD 2 Hambarg Old Lyrne CT 06371 II Bradley Bane 60 Lake Ave Lyndonoille NY 14098 Ill Aady Klaiber 2021 Lakeland Ave. Lakewood OH 44107 IV Joe Boyle Jr 219 Shenandoah Ad, Hampton VA 23361 V Bonny Jeekies 31126 Aaines Ad, Memphis TN 38118 SCALE CONTEST BOARD I Irt Seal 52 Loegholm Dr Neobsa NH 03060 II Robert Clemens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14612 Ill Edward Wisser 1521 Sommit St MeKeesport PA 15131 IV Bob Korlsoon 2643 Marsh Ad. 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Portloed OR 97220 VI Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr AR 2 Floossant MO 63034 VII vacant VIII Kenneth Martin 13106 Newbrook Dr. Hossten TX 77072 IX Byron Blakeslee 3134 Winnebago Dr. Sedalia CO 80135 X vacant Xl Mitch Poling 1519 NE 98th St. Seattle WA 98115 Competition Directory AC Pylon & Soarieg attere & other AC eaceest Soariegl Bold Face Below Indicates Chairmen Coetest Beard RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARDS CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tupelo Napennlle IL 60640 Detroit Balsa Bugs Club member Hardy Bro dersen used Weatherbird FAI Powership towin 86 Pacific FFChamps New Zealand
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/12
Page Numbers: 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137
COM PETITWIttI NE WSLETTEt7 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 SAMUEL MORSE DRIVE Thanks Hungary following letter received AMA Executive DirectorJohn Worth thought should shared AMA membership letter dated Buda pest Hungary August 27 1986 Dear Sirs thank sincerely kind assistance given us directly indirectly organization Control Line World Championships 1986 has new prove friendship established through sports does know bor ders delegates both Mr Don Jehlik Mr Mac Henry have accomplishing outstanding work deserved great est appreciation within best modelists country also among best sportsmen participating foreign countries have got acquainted two outstanding personalities can con sidered example world modelists thank also activity Dr Laird Jackson has resolved difficult situations modesty knowledge patience together colleagues jury wish good health lots successes activity done inter ests modeling best sports regards Yours sincerely s lstvan Gombocz Secretary-General H ungarian Association Modelers Indoor Contest Board Final Ballot Easy B Props Indoor Contest Board has reached unanimous decision interpretation Section 81i 1986-87 AMA rule book section shall interpreted follows acceptable use material other wood propeller blades propeller spar 1 wire propeller shaft adhesive assembly No gadgets kind such includ ing variable pitch variable diameter mechanisms permitted part propeller Socketed propeller hubs permit blade replacement manual pitch adjustment acceptable As stated August 1986 issue page 113 pertained same subject interpretation enforced im mediately US FAI Pylon Team Selected recently-concluded team finals meet following three pilots se lected US F3D RC Pylon Racing team Dub Jett Humble TX Brian Rich mond Orlando FL David Shadel Carlsbad CA callers Bruce Richmond Dallas TXcalling Jett Richmond Jim Shinohara Chula Vista CAcalling Shadel team manager Bob Wallace Avon CT World Championships will held Melbourne Australia April 16-20 1987 Supporters wish accompany team must pay entry lodging fees total ing 500 Swiss Francs Competition Dept atAMA HQ byjanuarys 1987Travel arrangements supporters must made separately AMAs travel agent Nino Dironza Americana Fairfax Travel 419 John Marr Dr Annandale VAQ2003 telephone 703/ 471-0105 703/353885 will able arrange travel whi zh will coordinate team itinerary AI Soaring Team Selected recently-concluded team finals meet following three modelers selected US F3B RC Soaring team Steve Work Albuquerque NM Richard Spicer San Jose CA Steven Lewis Santa Clara CA alternate member Larry Jolly Santa Ana CA team man ager Lynn C King Boulder Creek CA Enthusiasts wish accompany team World Championships Osna bruck Germany July 24-August 2 1987 must pay supporter fees May 1 1987 Contact Competition Dept AMA HQ further information Rule Book Corrections changes RC Sailplane classifica tions took effect January 1986 resulted identity problems within 1986-87 AMA rule book Page 66 rule book contains correct RC Sailplane clas Continued page 137 Note Technical Director W Bob Underwood much progress can life span individual absorb reaching point brain registers system overload us have celebrated halfcentury along Academy can recall days building orchestrated number hours took glue dry Today stand middle museum Reston recall sights sounds smells days head home uncork container cyanoacyrlate virtually build model evening Mylar plastics exotic fibers myriad other refinements abound wonder products advances state art find necessary become chemist just paint model find hopefully through painful experience materials often will react adverselywith another create model resembles bison moulting season Radios bundles switches electrics develop great gobs power gulp huge hunks juice designs never should have flown stagger mind does end course doesnt end Nor does ourcapacityto assim ilate advancements use advance hobby/sport too must consider ability help pioneer unknown frontiers scientific Continued page 137 National Records following National Records have processed during month September RC SailplaneClass Duration Junior 1 :2832 George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 Alti tude Junior3021 2 ft George L Rodri guez 8/27/86 RC SailplaneClass B Duration Junior 1:2832 George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 Du ration Senior4513 Ernest Chiles Ill 6/25/86 RC SailplaneClass C Duration Junior 1:2832 George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 Closed Course Distance Senior07 km Ernest Chiles III 6/29/86 Altitude Junior 30212 ft George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 RC SailplaneClass D Duration Junior 1:2832 George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 Closed Course Distance Senior07 km Ernest Chiles III 6/29/86 December 1986 131 ADA RESTON VA 22090 1988-89 Rules Proposals rules proposals printed next few pages represent proposals received AMA HQ cutoff date submittals next step will Initial Vote various Contest Boards Initial Vote ballots must post marked no later December 1 1986 Modelers wishing make known feel ings against proposals should get touch AMA district Contest Board member right away purpose Initial Vote weed out proposals arejudged unsuitable further consideration Final Vote will occur next year determine surviving proposals will formally adopted inclusion 198889 AMA Official Model Aircraft Regulations rule book results Initial Vote will printed March 1987 issue Unassigned Proposals following events awaiting assignment specific Contest Board * Joe Beshar establish new provisional event called AMA Vintage event combining Free Flight Radio Control models designed kitted published prior December 31 1942 Glenn Gresens establish new provisional event RC Duration purpose event provide competition areas space conventional free flight available Con test procedures have tested Old Timer events held Society Antique Modelers Donald MulliganTo create newcategorywithin Radio Control replicas models designed flown Free Flight competition priorto 1951 *Indicates new events extensive rewrite existing events Due unprecedented number magazine space restrictions cannot printed entirety Model Aviation complete copy contact Competition Depart ment AMA Headquarters Please indicate proposal required using proposal number Electric Proposals ELC-88-2 WS Blanchard establish unified rules Electric model airplane competition include events listed Class Free Flight Class B Free Flight Class Control Line Speed Control Line Precision Aerobatics Radio Control Class Sailplane Precision Duration Radio Con trol Class B Sailplane Precision Duration Radio Control Class B Sailplane Endurance Radio Con trol Class Pylon Racing Radio Control Class B Pylon Racing Radio Control Old Timer Texaco Radio Control ClassA Old Timer pre 1960 Radio Control Class B Old-Timer pre 1960 Radio Control Precision Aerobatics Radio Control Sport Scale General Proposals Gen-88-1 John Thompson eliminate Senior age classification Section 5 page 6 change word ing Contestants under 16 years age classified Juniors Contestants 16 older classified Open fliers Records segregated Junior Open depending age classifica tion contestant time record established Executive Council jurisdiction GEN-88-2 Robert Underwood emphasize Contest Directors responsibility determine contestants eligibility Change last sentence Re sponsibilities page 1 read AMA sanctions exist promote national standardseach CD will make special effort AMA events determine contestant eligibility checking current AMA and/or FAt stamp enforce rules Combined Executive Council Contest Boards jurisdiction Add section 4page 6 shall include checking current FAI stamp required phase FAI Team Selection event partici pation Executive Council jurisdiction CEN-88-3 Underwood define period time included sanction Add 22 pageS definition AMA sanctioned event shall understood include period time Contest Director appointed representa tive attendance named site days listed sanction Executive Council jurisdiction GEN-88-4 Underwood clarify model identifi cation Change first sentence section 4 page 8 read models entered rulebook compe tition events excepting Indoor Scale models shall d 42 page 8 See AMA Safety Code rules identification models flown other official AMA rule bookevents Contest Boards jurisdiction GEN-88-5 Underwood allow officials file protest Change first sentence section 18 page 7 read Protests concerning conduct meet record trial will considered presented writing contestant official event ombined Executive Council Contest Boards jurisdiction GEN-88-7 Kevin CollinsToaddan overalisilencer code Add new section 9 page 8 General 9 Silencers model aircraft operated internal combustion engines larger 0051 cu must equipped effective silencers FAI events governed FAI Sport ing Code Contest Boards jurisdiction BC Aerobatics Proposals RCA-88-2 Michael Harrison simplify classes combining Expert Masters create new fixed pattern called Open RCA-88-1 Harrison drop point accumulation forOpen class old combined Expert-Masters 88-2 approved RCA-88-3 Harrison Retracts allowed Sports man Class RCA-88-4 Harrison require Advanced Expert Masters meet sound level no louder 105dB lose 10 points per judge RCA-88-5 Harrison change Expert Pattern Maneuvers Open Pattern Maneuvers drop present number 19 page 45 Masters Pat tern Provides fixed pattern until new fixed pattern developed *RCA.88.6 William Kern establish new pro visional event RC Model Sport Flyer Fun Fly addition current Club Team Fun Fly page 58 effort encourage sport fliers through use event combines elements scale craftsmanship flying RCA-88-7 Robert Wornell allow docted fans maximum single engine size 85 cu dis placement 13 cu multi installations compete Pattern RC-88-8 Ronald Hesselbrock change ma neuvers Expert Class total number would increased 15 current 12 1 Avalanche 2 Half Reverse Cuban Eight 3 Slow Roll 4 Stall Turn right left wind correction 5 Square loop four 1/2 rolls 6 lmmelmann turn 7 Three outside loops top 8 Half roll half square loop 9 Top Hat 1/2 rolls 10 Stall Turn 1/2 roll uplineand downilne 11 Four Point Roll 12 Humpty Bump 13 Double lmmelmann 14 Double Humpty Bump 15 Two Rolls opposite directions inverted RCA-88-9 Hesselbrock change maneuvers Advanced class 1 Half Reverse Cuban Eight 2 Slow Roll 3 Stall Turn right left wind correction 4 Top Hat 1/2 rolls 5 lmmelmann Turn 6 Three Outside Loops top 7 Half Roll Half Square Loop 8 Double lmmelmann 9 Stall Turn 1/2 roll uplineand downilne 10 Four point roll RCA-88-1O Hesselbrock delete Master Class RC Pattern section rule book stated class has lost popularity few contests offering *R 88 12 Glenn Carter An extensive rewrite RC Sport Aerobatics rules Events 411 412 413 involves deletions additions re wording current rules RCA-88-13 Russell Knetzger allow normaliz ing scores flyoff rounds determine winners Event 406 making either nor malizing flyoffs mandatory Page44-RC Pattern 13 Determiningthewinner Add lieu above method determining winnerand other places class Contest Director may choose FAI F3A process flyoff rounds and/or normalizing scores des cribed Event 406 item 9 Classification pro vided intent advertised advance submitted majority vote contestants class prior start flying use normalizing contest need necessarily use flyoff rounds vice versa RCA-88-14 Knetzger give greater weight flight track aerobatic model over plane attitude Page 45-46 Precision Add new paragraph read straight lines both hori zontal vertical will graded track projected bythe model Changes attitude model maintain straight track will reason downgrading maneuver RCA-88-15 Knetzger revise suggestions RC judges concerning two minor downgrades should put maneuver score down toat least 8 Page 46D Judging Individual ManeuversAdd new sentence 4th paragraph read availability whole 1/2 points will aid judge downgrading major minor de fects Add new 2nd sentence 5th paragraph read slightest defect should result down grading least 1/2 point Make present 2nd sentence 3rd modify read two minor no ticeable defects should result downgradingto least 8 severe defect should put down 7 6 should combination three four minor defects RCA-88-16 Knetzger clarify mandatory zero landing outside runway Page 49 RC Pattern Landingadd first para graph Landingarea runway normally defined area beyond AMA taxi flight line areas defined page 130 paved orin grassed landing fields closely mown surrounding area cases paved mown area quite extensive contest manage ment may define mark lesser runway limits either width length both RCA-88-17 Knetzger delete mandatory zero landing outside runway companion RCA-88-1 6approval will negate other RCA-88-18 Knetzger delay mandatory ad vancement Novice Sportsman end calendar year rather immediately RCA-88-19 Charley Reed change Expert Class maneuvers Open RCA-88-2 passed K Factor 1 Takeoff u1 2 Figure M 1/4 rolls uS 132 Model Aviation 3 Cuban 8 d2 4 Double lmmelmann u2 5 Slow Roll d3 6 3 Reverse Outside Loops u4 7 4 Point Roll d4 B Square Loop w/1/2 rolls leg u .. 5 98 Point Roll d4 10TopHatu3 11Reverse Knife Edge Flight d4 12Triangular Rolling Loop u4 13Landing u1 RCA-88-20 Reed change Advanced Class ma neuvers Takeoff u 2 Non Rolling Figure M u 3 Cuban 8 d 4 Double lmmelmann u 5 4 Point Roll d 6 3 Reverse Outside Loops u 7 Slow roll d 8 3 Inside Loops u 9 3 Horizontal Rolls d 10 Square Loop u 11 Knife Edge Flight d 12 Landing Scale Proposals SC-88-1 D Lindley Peanut Events 501 505 consider two additional characteristics model compared full-scale Add present score sheet under Scale Score Judging Criteria Wing outline point values 3 scale 2 slightly out scale 1 grossly out scale 0 no 3 view J Fin outline use same values above SC-88-2 John Guenther Events 501 505 change FF Peanut Scale Indoor Outdoor provisional official status SC-88-3 Nicholas Mango CL Event 508 509 change single-engined weight limit 20 lbs same multi-engined both Sport Precision *SC.88.4 Robert Guilfoyle RC establish provisional event RCARF Scale purpose event eliminate competition between factory built contestant built scale models three view required no static scores given SC-88-5 Australia Graves CL Event 508 allow light systems such landing lights beacons etc used option Onlyone lightoption may nominated SC-88-6 Graves CL Event 508 delete Lighting systems will permitted unlisted operation will receive consideration during scale judging SC-88-7 Graves CL Event 508 delete contestant must also demonstrate engine shutoff end flight qualify maximum points awarded SC-88-8 Graves CL Event 508 separate engine shutoff engine control can count option Engine shutoff must operate same full scale aircraft after landing throttle brought low speed SC-88-9 Russell Knetzger RC Events 511 512 513 514 515 517 518 make 1/2 points available RC Scale flight judging SC-88-1O Knetzger RC Events 511512 513514 515 518 limit number helpers state pilot may operate trans mitter controls pilot permitted helper during flight Two helpers may present during starting engines Once airborne no person other pilot shall operate transmitter controls Operation anyone else shall require disqualification flight SC-88-11 Knetzger RC Eventssll512513514 unify RC Scale RC Pattern safety require ments Page 79 RC Sport Scalereplace 21 61 page 43 replace 22 62 page 43 create new 24 same language 64 page 43 adding takeoff landings contestant may permission judges line director move onto runway SC-88-12 Knetzger RC page 85 replace Flight Judging Guide 424 Landing paragraphs 2 3 landing shall considered complete model has lost flying speed has completed 15 meters roll out stops evercomes first Within 15 meter roll outzone collapsed gear resting momentarilytouching nose shall grounds severe down grading flipping model onto its back shall zero SC-88-13 William Boss CL Sport Scale require multi-engined models diverse types power plants glow electric glow jet etc have demonstrate power plants used contributing significantly models per formance judges contestant agree method demonstrating before first attem Pt SC-88-14 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 state contestants declaration will count total allowable number pages documentation SC-88-16 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 permit use larger three view drawings maximum 24 x 36 SC-88-15 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 change number pages documentation allowed 6 8 SC-88-17 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 change deletion two pages documenta tion plastic model used proof-of-scale page SC-88-18 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 delete paragraph 74 thereby eliminate time limit completion flight Starting times still maintained SC-88-19 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 eliminate Touch Go 20 point flight option removing words Touch Go paragraphs 83 91 92 SC-88-20 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 officially allow use removable lead-out guides need place static judging SC-88-21 Boss CL Precision Event 508 Same SC-88-1 3 SC-88-22 Boss CL Precision Event 508 bring flap operation line full scale aircraft Lowering raising flaps must performed independent nonproportional throttle con trol function obtain maximum points SC-88-23 Boss CL Precision Event 508 allow operations such folding wings opening closing canopy etc typical prototype air craft done prior takeoff Present rules confine operations models official flight SC-88-24 Boss CL Precision Event 508 elimi nate Engine Starting Bonus use electric starters possible use electric motors power deem bonus questionable SC-88-25 Boss CL Precision Event 508 elimi nate waiver dummy pilots deleting sentence starting Models built prior Jan uary 11980 SC-88-26 Boss Unified ScaleJudging Regulations Same SC-B8-20 SC-88-27 Boss Unified ScaleJudging Regulations set limit number pages docu mentation static judging Precision models Limit 25 pages material toa maximum size 11 x 14 except three views may size up 24 x 36 Three view will count page declaration will counted part 25 pages SC-88-28 DR Platt RC CL Sport Giant Events 509 511 512 513 514 define howa model may displayed forstatic judgingDuring static judging parts model may displayed position eg canopy open flaps lowered doors opened etc Parts will fly model eg steps ordinance will carried clocks etc may added static judging judges may request re-configuration during judging match 3-views eg canopy closed etc SC-88-29 Platt RC Sport Giant Events 511 512 513 514 define what constitutes attempt official flight Rule addition section 9 allows two attempts official flight Flight attempt model does become airborne model becomes airborne flight official Time score cancelled event attempt SC-88-30 Platt Rubber Scale Indoor-Outdoor Eventsso3 507Toraiseflyingpointlimittomatch static point limit rule 54 change 90 100 SC-88-31 Platt RC Scale Flight Judging Guide change name maneuvers described section 421 Unassisted ROG Take off SC-88-32 Platt CL RC Sport Giant Events 509 511 512513514 Unified ScaleJudging Regulations clarify meaning 3-view draw ings stating drawings three views also acceptable SC-88-33 Platt CL RC Sport Giant Events 509 511 512 513514Todelete rule 53 effect allow cockpit detail count during static judging SC-88-34 Platt CL RCSport Events 509511 512 513 514 allow painting plastic kits used part documentation static judging SC-88-35 Platt CL RC Sport Events 509511 512 513 allow weight limit same single engined models multi-engined Change read Models shall weigh no 20 lbs ready flight except fuel SC-88-36 Platt CL RC Sport Giant Events 50951151251 3514Toincreasethenumberof pages allowed documentation 6 8 SC-88-37 Platt CL RC Sport Giant Events 509 511 512 513 514 award bonus original design model original design contestant bonus equal 10% craftsmanship score achieved shall added craftsmanship score order qualify bonus original plans other substantial proof origin design required Conversions models built plans available commercially re-sized quality Replaces present rule requiring list purchased parts SC-88-38 Claude McCullough RC Sport Events 511 512 513 use same weight limit single multi-engined aircraft Models shall weigh no 20 lbs ready flight except fuel SC-88-39 McCullough RC Precision Event 515 Same SC-88-38 SC-88-40 McCullough RC Precision Event 515 apply same engine formula Precision currently applies RC Sport Scale see 27 page 79 Rule Book SC-88-41 Platt RC Precision Event 515 re instate RC Precision Scale appeared 1980 Rule Book plus tie-breaker rule indicated RC Precision Scale 3 page 82 Approval would replace current Event 515 SC-88-42 Platt Outdoor Rubber Event 507 clarify rule 4 adding 44a statement Note airfoil section wing may non-scale penalty SC-88-43 Randal King RC Scale Helicopter Event 518 change method scoring page 81 paragraph 9 case 1 flying round total score shall one-half static score ad case two 2 flying rounds final score shall one-half static score plus average flight score December 1986 133 SC-88-44 King RCScale Helicopter Event 51 8To change required maneuvers create realistic flight schedule Replace current flight maneuver schedule p8litem 7 follow ing 1 15 second hover 45 degree climbout 2 Rectangular traffic pattern 3 Translational landing 4 360 degree flyaround 5 Freestyle scale flight 2 mm maximum Also scale maneuvers shall commence end helipad #4 RC Soaring Proposals SO-RB-i Barry Kurath Class Handlaunch Event 441 eliminate 1-1/2 meter limit handlaunch wingspan deleting paragraph 311 SO-88-2 Douglas Dorton Launch Equipment add present paragraph 9 p 66 Winch systems will have maximum line length 600 meters turnaround located no 300 metersfromthewinch Release theaircraft pilots helpers hand must occurwithin 3 meters winch Hi-Start systems can combination elastic line stretched length launching cannot exceed 300 meters 50-88-3 Gary Frost Soaring general increase safety adding warning device sailpianes indicate approach silent aircraft New sec tion read RC Gliders Free Flight models weighing ounce de scending power must equipped device audible above surrounding noise level will automatically activated anytime aircraft comes within 50 feet solid object Indoor Proposals IND-88-1 James Fiorello add additional category supplemental Hand Launch Glider persons over 55 years age tND48-2 Dan Domina add Section 14 Steering Model page 16 Steering shall limited AMA events three 15 second periods periods may consecutive 45 second steer permitted IND4S-3 Domina combine Hi-Tech wood classes hand launch glider Change word ing item 5 p 17 read Except natural flexing rigid geometry wings required no folders parawings etc IND-88-4 Domina change item 12 page 16 allowing 20 seconds instead 10 hung model free itself Also add balloon pole etc may used dislodge hung model purpose flight continuation IND-88-5 Domina Event 202 require Intermediate Stick models weigh least 15 grams IND-88-6 Douglas Barber Event 206 set minimum weight Easy B model 1 gram IND-88-7 Barber Event 206 remove re striction dictates paper covering Easy B models Page 15 82a read Easy B model shall monoplane covered com merciallyavailablematerialsoldinsheetform excludes microfilm IND-88-8 Barber Event 206 add reinforce ment restrictions Easy B Pages 15-16 add 82J structural framework Easy B model shall entirely wood adhesive sembly Reinforcement allowed means no boron carbon fiber keviar etc IND-88-9 Barber Event 206 allow bracing Easy B models Change page 15-16 82H read shall no bracing model Contest Board interpretation would also deleted IND-88-1O Barber Event 208 change name event 208 Novice Pennypiane Limited Pennyplane IND-88-11 Richard Doig Event 205 add windshield/window requirement Manhattan Page 16 93 add transparent covering used fuselage windshield windows must outlined contrasting color IND-88-12 Doig Event 206 allow use plastic coveringon Easy B models Page 15 82a replace Easy B model shall mono plane covered commercially available solid material such paper plastic film Micro film allowed IND-88-13 Doig Events 212 213 combine single class no material restrictions Page 17 paragraphs 5 b eliminated replaced Construction surfaces shall remain fixed except changes camber incidence due natural flexing surfaces Folding wings mechanically actuated inci dence changes strictly prohibited IND-88-14 Doig Events 201 202 204 205 206 207 208209210211 clarifyjudgingthe end flight Page 16 item 12 replace first sentence following Hand launched events Time starts instant model launched hand ends model comes rest floor building interpreted mean belly down model jettisons parts Any model landing gear permitting taxi after touchdown shall allowed enter hand-launched events b ROG events Time starts instant model re leased takeoff including takeoff roll ends model touches floor building model jettisons parts c events continue present material ginning obstruction met IND-88-15 Doig Event 206 make official May 31 1986 interpretation concerning Easy B propellers Page 16 add 82i ac ceptable use material other wood propeller blades spars 1 wire forthe propeller shaft adhesive assembly No gadgets kind such variable pitch v4riable diameter mechanisms permitted part propeller IND-88-16 Kevin Collins events eliminate Junior Senior Open classifications Free Flight competition establish Novice Expert competition purposes Add new section 16 page 9 Contestant Classification expected en try large enough event two contestant classifications Novice Expert may used based skill level participant event entered Honor system fliers reputation separated events used deterrrsne suitability Novice classification Age class ifications used AMA national record purposes Contest Directors decision shall final RC Racing Prcb RCR-88-1 Gail Jacobsofl LYOM 4Z ltow substitute needle valves Isi Qis~r s needle valv ta s following word exckidln &2 CR-88-2 JacobsQ1 Rnt 422 change number engine asaNablO certification competition Also deftrsOthetermnormal retail channels Replace parAgraph 43 Production p60 least 250 engines R/C carburetor venturi shall have produced madeavaulablethiough normal retail channels throughout United States supplier uniue engine event United States must maintain average inventory hun dred engines and/ora combination engines parts United States NOTE AMA defines Normal retail channels through letter written byJoe Friend subject Competition Engine Quali fication dated February 1983 two pages Refer ence should made letter engine qualification definition Normal retail channels RCR-88-3 Jacobson Event 422 indicate rules notification engine certification Replace paragraph 44 page 61 shall period 60 days date approved byAMA Racing Contest Board Chairman until use said engine contest Certification new engine will printed Competition Section Model Aviation magazine Special interest groups will notified mail includes change modification existing engine RCR-88-4 Jacobson Event 422 increase allowed engine size Quarter Midget Change paragraph 41 page 60 read Total displace ment shall over 35cc 2135 cu RCR-88-5WayneYeager Event422Todelete language relating use primary back-up aircraft paragraph 2 page 60 delete sen tence alternate back-up aircraft may used primary aircraft considered unsafe CD appointed official RCR-88-6 Yeager Event 422 reduce re quired number engines certification Change paragraph 43 read least 200 engines.. RCR-88-7 Yeager Event 422 define terms production normal retail outlet para graph 43 Add paragraph 43 p 60-61 term normal retail outlet may source consumer can purchase product price independent consumer Commercial availability shall construed mean available normal retail outlet previously described may include fabricating manufacturers wholesalers retailers mail order houses blue printers reworkers importers semblers second sources rule specifi cation normal retail channels throughout United States shall mean consumer within US has direct access source sourceswithin US will supply material normal retail outlet defined earlier RCR-86-8 Yeager Event 422 delete language prohibiting engine rework Delete paragraphs 42 44 46 47 pages 60 61 RCR-88-9 Yeager Event 422 change availa bility language engine usage Paragraph 44 page 61 changed readEngines approved contest usage after March 31 given year may used contest until January 1 following year RCR-88-1O David Latsha Event 422 reduce required number engines certification Paragraph 43 page 60 changed read 100 engines RCR-88-11 John Kilsdonk Event 421 clarify scoring system irrespective number planes heat race Add paragraph 13 page 60 1 33 scoring system u5at contests irrespective number airplanes per race ie contests two three plane heats flown 4 pt 3 pt 2 pt scoring system used cases three plane heats flown no position will receive 1 Pt Similarly two plane races used no position will receive either 1 Pt 2 Pt Failure finish will receive 0 pts RCR-88-1 2 Kilsdonk Event 421To eliminate inconsistent policies handle dead heats clear cut winner cannot de termined Add paragraph 13 page 60 1 344n event dead heat clear ~et decision cannot made particular pwi6so airplanes question position will refly other unaffeaSa will maintain scores odiaI~e airplanes reflown i4U owiqr O contention undetermined paIbA1 etid neither scores can bewore*afdtAShad received adverse ruling wflt heat race *RCR 88 13 Kilsdonk Event 41 establish procedure developing race matrix racing through assignment contestant numbers columns indicating numbers frequen cies RCR-86-14 William Hager Event 421 revise engine rules Section 411 page 59 delete parts subject rules regarding quantity source because engine manufacturers mayor may produce parts help 134 Model Aviation make up complete production engine Rechromed liners button bar stock heads permitted RCR-88-15 Hager Event 421 clarify engine alteration rule Section 41 page 5859 change sentence beginning Alterations shall limit ed ad Alterations shall limited parts produced quantities greater 500 units available commerciallyto anyone valid manufacturing company Parts thatthis affect piston liner rod Wrist pin keepers other parts must manufacturer engine being altered except set forth 411 RCR-88-16 Gary Hover Events 421 422 423 424 425 426 add new rule concerning al coholic beverages Alcoholic beverages shall allowed race course Any pilot com petition official consumes alcoholic bever ages during competition shall removed competition submitted emer gency proposal safety concern *RCR481 7 Hover establish new provisional event called Q-500 entry level event RC Racing Quickie event has flown number years throughout United States RCR-88-18 Hover Events 421 422 423 pro vide protective cages around race course officials Add new rule race officials race course including sideline judges shall enclosed sides top chain link equivalent material form protective cage starter shall located near possible lap counter cage once race has started submitted emergency proposal safety concern RCR-88-19 Hover Events42l 422423424425 426 develop plan attack emergency situations may occur during race compe tition Add An emergency plan addressing both major minor injuries shall presented competitors prior actual competition emergency plan shall include limited description official responsible implementating emergency plan desig nated emergency first aid location submitted emergency proposal safety concern RCR-88-20 Hover Event 422 align formula Quarter Midget engine part rule Delete sec tion 43 page 60 Add Engines must pro duction units assembled factory available production parts Engines parts must have produced quantitiesgreater 500 must available through normal retail outlets USA RCt-88-21 Hover Event 421 422 clarify certification engine availability Replace 44 Quarter Midget add 4124 Formula engines component parts shall cataloged engine manufacturer new engines and/or component parts may used competition least 60 days following formal written approval Contest Board Chairman shall no retroactive approvals Manu facturers applying approval required submit verifiable documentation availability proper number engines com ponent parts prior consideration approval RCR-88-22 Hover Event 421 clarify use alternate model 2 General page 58 follow ing sentence can use alternate model first model flyable add Once contestant has gone alternate model shall allowed reuse first model com petition Outdoor FF Proposals FF-88-1 James Fiorello add supplemental categoryfor hand launch gliderfor persons over 55 years old FF-88-2 Ernest Linn add towline glider event BA-ito current FAI Nordic A-i A-2 rules Add page 14 FF Towline Glider 5 BA-i specifications Maximum surface area wing stab projected 279 sq minimum total weight 508 ozs maximum length launching cable 1 64 ft 51 Towline pull test required 52 Circle tow will permitted 53 Number flights competitor en titled five 5 official flights maximum flight time 120 seconds Flyoff flight maxes would add 60 seconds previous max until max accomplished 54 Definition official flight flight less 20 seconds will attempt Five attempts per entry allowed 55 Definition attempt Launching devices organization launching shall agree current FAI rules unless otherwise specified herein FF-88-3 Gary Frost increase safety adding warning device approaching silent aircraft Add new section RC Gliders Free Flight mod els weighing ounce descend ing power must equipped device audible above surrounding noise level will automatically activated anytime aircraft comes within 50 feet solid object FF-88-4 Steven Bard Event 115 allow pro pellers P30 balanced Weight may added blade propeller purpose balancing weight must clear tape can applied way changes shape area propeller FF-88-6 Dan Domina establish provisional event Free Flight Catapult Glider rules similar Event 122 except glider shall have rigid wing Auto surfaces folders sliders Rogallo wings like prohibited modelshallhaveamaximumweightofi5 ounces Launching shall means catapult com posed 3 ft loop 30 pound test line attached rubber ioop made 3 feet 1/4 flat rubber rubber shall attached swivel atop suitably anchored 5 6 ft tall rod Four official flights allowed score best 2 four flights qualified flyoff unlimited duration event two maximum flights FF-88-7 Domina Event 113 define what engine equivalent Jetex 150 defined section 4 page 12 Add 4Commercial motor rocket engines defined NFPA 112-1982 motor rocket engines total impulse 062 6 5 Newton seconds types 1/2A B declared equivalent tothe jetex 150 Type model rocket engine used event aspects NARHIAA---NFPA Safety Code must followed flown New Jersey Massachusetts appropriate permits comply state law must obtained No special permits required other 48 states Mr Domina also states thatthe NAR-N FPA-H IAA Safe ty Code must added rule book FF-88-8 Domina Event 113 define two classes rocket powered models per current NAR National Association Rocketry practice shall Rocket Glider no parts may jettisoned BoostGlider power booster unit separatelyand safely recovered streamer and/or parachute FF48-9 Robert Underwood General define term category used reference free flight fields Add page 9 Outdoor Free Flight contest sites shall designated either Cate gory 111 orIl fields designation isto based size general layout field surrounding environs direction ve locity wind Contest Director will announce category designation prior start contest shall changed balance event FF-88-1O Leonard Bedford Event 115 modify existing definition P-30 propeller propeller should commercially available plas tic freewheeling propeller between 23 25cm diameter 905 984 inches Only following changes will allowed flashing may removed b balancing addition weight blade c enlarging hole propeller hub order accept larger diameter shaft and/or bushing cut metal tubing FF-88-11 Donald Hughes Events 110-111 establish category II Ill motor runs maximum times electric Replace paragraph 3 page 11 Motor run flights shall hand launched Category land II motor run shall 25 seconds 3 minute maximum Category Ill motor run shall 20 seconds 2 minute maximum Change paragraph 5a read motor run exceeds official category limits limits set Contest Director Change paragraph 6 read Number flights contestant shall allowed total six attempts make three official flights flight results maximum contestant may attempt additional flights break ties record pur poses flyoff flights hand launched Category II events motor run first flyoff flight shall 20 seconds 3 minute maximum second through final flyoff flight shall have motor run 15 seconds 3 minute maximum Category Ill events motor run first flyoff subsequent flyoff flights shall 15 seconds 2 minute maximum paragraph 61 unchanged FF-88-12 Kevin Collins events eliminate Junior Senior Open classifications Free Flight competition establish Novice Expert competition purposes Add new section 16 page 9 Contestant classification expected en try large enough event two contestant classifications Novice Expert may used based skill level participant evententered Honorsystem fliers reputation separated events used determine suitability fortheNovice classification Age class ifications used AMA national record purposes Contest Directors decision shall final Control Line Proposals CL-B8-1 William Zimmer Event 322 323 require safety reasons pilots circle 5 feet minimum radius Add 31 page 32 pilots circle 5 feet minimum radius shall clearly marked CL-88-2 Barry Baxter Event 325 allow abrasive surface leading edge combat model wings Delete paragraph 3 page 38. shall have artificial aids assist cuttingthe string streamer Such artificial aids include example wing fences tip plates protrude forward leading edge sharp rough de vices mounted near wing leading edge etc CL-88-3 Barry Baxter Event 325 change en gine starting procedures Paragraph 81 page 39 Match Period Delete sentence Either pilot pit crew may start engine aircraft may launched immediately after starting Add section FAI starting procedures found page 97 section 9 its entirety CL-88-4 W Zimmer Event 322 clarify Four Leaf Clover maneuver Change last sentence 1315 page 36 read last loop performed maneuver made complete vertical climb through center Four Leaf Clover Model recovers normal level flight CL-8B-5 Zimmer Event 322 clarify scoring attempted/incomplete maneuvers Add sec tion ii page 33 1 12 Attempted/Incomplete maneuvers Model enters starting point maneuver fully completed Attempted/ incomplete maneuvers shall awarded mini mum score 10 CL-88-6 Zimmer Event 322 eliminate required entry level flight 1/4 lap Outside Square Loop maneuver Change 138 page 35 last sentence read Model recovers normal flight level CL-88-7 John Thompson Event 312 reduce engine displacement 2135 cu ad dition minimum single strand line diameter would 01 6 pull test 35 pounds CL-B8-8 Thompson Event 311 reduce engine displacement 2135 cu addition minimum singlestrandlinediameterwouldbe 016 pull test 32G December 1986 1 8-9 Michael Anderson Event 321 crease maximum displacement Profile Car rier 3600 cu 4028 cu CL-88-1O Anderson Events 319 320 321 allow move contestant use model engine Add paragraph 14 page 30 142 Model/Engine restrictions Once model en gine has used contestant make official attempt event same model engine cannot used byanother contestant contest CL-88-11 Anderson Events 319 321 change maximum displacement allowed multiengine models Add paragraphs 31 331 page 30 4272 cu multi-engine models CL-88-12 Leroy Cordes Events 319 320 321To require pilot raintain forward motion through both low speed landing phases flight Add paragraph 12 page 32 pilot shall maintain forward counter clockwise motion respect ground throughout landing phase flight landing phase shall defined signal until completion landing Failure shall result loss landing points CL-88-13 Mike Pratt Event 322 revise line sizes models using 4 cycle engines Add section 4 page 32 Seventy percent actual displacement 4 cycle engines shall used determining engine category relative line size requirements Add section 5 page 32 Seven ty percent actual displacement 4 cycle engines shall used determining engine category relative pull test requirements CL-88-14 Peter Mazur Events 319 320 321 eliminate backing up during Carrier landings add 122 page 3233 after sentence ending does notattemptalandingaddEachactat backing up past arresting cables proceeding forward past arrest ing cables performed after crossing lap landing signal given shall con sidered landing approach contestant does attempt landing CL-88-15 Mazur Control Line General define penalty safety thong used events required Add section 4 page 18 end paragraph Failure use safety thong events required shall constitute foul CL-88-16 Marc Warwashana Events 319 320 321 require models maintain forward counterclockwise motion during entire flight Move paragraph 11221 page 31 paragraph 7 page 31 number 74 CL-88-17 Frank Williams create supple mental sport racing event can flown relatively inexpensive easily constructed models Models will profile construction employ maximum displacement 4028 cu NC Helicopter Proposals RCH-88-1 Randal King Events 431 432 re move helipad #5 Delete reference helipad #5 rules course layout page 64 Intermediate Scale maneuvers will commence end helipad #4 RCH-88-2 Reference SC-88-29 King Events 431 432 518 revise determination score two rounds flown Page 63 paragraph 14 change words best single flight read highest average flight score RCH-88-3 King Events 431 432 revise class advancement system Delete paragraph 18 page 63 replace following 18 Class advancement his/her first contest contestant may enter class his/her option Once committed certain class contestant will allowed move higher skill class expect noted 1812 move will come about two ways 1 voluntary 2 mandatory 181 contestant may promote himself volun tarily higher class time however once move made may change back lower class 1811 Exception contestant mayfly next higher class contest class offered committing permanent move higher class may fly lower class current rating 1812 Exception con testant may reclassified lower class contestant has written approval Contest Director District Contest Board Member AMA Vice President 182A contestant will mandatorily advanced through classes accumulation points class contestant will receive points according finishing place contest compete Con testants finishing third below will receive point contestant beat Second place winners will receive two 2 points flierhe beats First place winners will receive three 3 points contestant beats points received will determined Contest Directors report recorded contestants cumulative record 1821 Acontestant accumu lating exceeding fifty 50 points will auto matically advanced next higher skill level end calender year 1822A con testant may voluntarily advance next higher class upon reaching fifty SO points wait ing end calendar year 1823Time required toattain thegoals 1821 has no limitA contestants point accumulation does start over beginning new year continues until ever advancement goal reached 1824When acontestantentersanew class either higher lower permitted 1812 begins zero points 1825 contestant flies higher class provided 1811 will still accumulate points though entered own class RCH-88-4 King Event 432 revise Inter mediate maneuver schedule Change maneuvers 45 6 page 65 read 4-chandelle 5-Stall Turn 6-Translational landing Revise page 64 diagrams well RCH-88-5 King create new class sched ule maneuver between Intermediate FAI called Advanced total five minutes will allowed fly seven maneuvers helipad #4 consist Pilot Promenade Nose-in IS sec ond hover 45 degree climbout lmmelmann Loop Roll 540 degree stall turn andAutorotation Scale World Champs Flier Comments would never say didnt come back winners ninth World Scale Championships held July near Oslo Norway didnt come back firstplace team just experience gained trip enough ensure didnt feel like loser winning aspect Champion ships being able travel compete great group people team compatible anyone didnt have good time own fault Steve Sauger didnt break too things time shower head room key didnt hear familiarUh-Oh too times Jeff Perez fishing expedition special Norwegian fishhook yielded least what expected would would have flight gear needed flight line catalog case thing hadnt temporarily mis placed airlines common hear phraselts box time someone asked special tool fell victim Nats saw evidence eye sky Abels new video camera recorded everydelicious momentofthecompetition see Dan Dave Abel hobbling around shoulder lower other can now understand Traveling great people re acquainting yourself old friends past World Championships enough reward make trip worthwhile Cliff Tacie models competing years Championship some best Ive seen Its obvious precision crafts manship still important ingre dients competing F4C FAI RC Scale As team went over Oslo idea high-complexity-bonus good standoff scale model would competitive Whoops Wrong RC Team finished fifth place out 17 countries shining star Steve Sauger Stinson A-i TnMotor true precision-quality model earned him sixth-high static score Combin ing static solid flying Steve finished tenth overall Skip Mast received very respectable static C-130 Hercules flew well Ive ever seen him fourteenthplace finish myself low static took out competition start Savoia Marchetti SM-81and ended up twentysecond place Considering 47 competitors guess could say didnt too bad Just good hoped CL Team solid Jeff Perez coming through strong B-i 7 Flying Fortress finishing seventh place Ron Sears flew tried true PT-i 7 Stearman ninth place Julie Abel overcame low static score excellent flights finish tenth course Russians walked off first second third places way first-place team finish US Team fourth As RC need high static scores CLthat necessary element secure victory Once again Id like thank people helped make trip possible People like Sig Airtronics Scandinavian Air lines System Nino DiRonza Henderson Hobbies Skymasters Mid-Hudson RC Society Flying Tigers George South Tom McCoy Thanks also Helen Weberforthe embroidered book marks worked throughout championships Elsie Abel sewing patches ourjackets thoughtful initials inside Thanks especially Tony Ristuccia Nick Capriotti help atJ FK Airport seeing us off greeting us upon return arranging Al LaFamina tour through Pan Am maintenance facility JFK Hope havent forgotten anyone Norwegian Aero Club under expert guidance Narve Jensen did excellent job hosting Championships facilities appropriate com puterized scorekeeping exceptionally fast efficient hotel very com fortable food especially peas carrots great So once again whenever asked 136 Model Aviation Did win can answer con viction bet did Rule Book Corrections continued sifications Class AHand Launch Class BTwo-Meter Class CStandard Class DUnlimited Please note previous Modified Standard classification no longer exists copy rule book correct page 72Records respectto classifications match letter-designated classifica tions just listed addition inside front cover rule book correct Event Designa tion Numbers follows 441 Thermal Class AHand-Launch 442Thermal Class BTwo-Meter 443Thermal Class CStandard 444Thermal Class DUnlimited *445...F3B...Thermal Soaring *446..CrossCountry 451Slope Class AHand-Launch 452Slope Class BTwo-Meter 453Slope Class CStandard 454Slope Class DUnlimited 0455F3F.Slope Soaring 1987 Canadian Nats Canadian Nats will held July 1925 1987 week following AMA Nats Arnprior Ontario Canada site about 50 miles west Ottawa Technical Director continued recreational hobby/sport can help solve knotty aerodynamic mystery good can bring relaxation sense fulfillment participate good indeed IT IS GOOD Have told someone recently Elsewhere issue will find host rules proposals present rules-change cycle might part competition scene contestant Contest Director will want consider carefully Generally brief synopsis out lines change also un precedented number new events pro posed practical attempt includethecopyforsome22 neweventson pages have interest specific new events consult directions beginning presenta tion tell get copy complete proposal transmitter frequency-allocation identi fication labels have shipped manufacturers importers dealers indicated desire use Two sizes have produced smaller used directly transmitter larger end carton hoped warning labels will alert dealers users concerning proper use 72 MHz 75 MHz frequency allocations Please encourage retail outlets area watch new equipment CONTEST COORDINATORS I 6enjce Williams 347 Soothwick Ad Westfield MA 01085 II A Sobriso 87-26 88th St. Woodhaven Oveens NY 11421 RC Enest Nikoden, 407 Willow St Lvckport NY 14094 RC Bill Fy05 28 Femmood Dr Cotnmack NY 11725 Ill Nelson Goold 1944 S Idahe St Allentown PA 18103 East M Weisenbach 4588W 146th Cleveland OH 44135 West IV Warten Sondes 1, 8735 52nd Ave College Park MD 20741 Ac Ed Byerley 200 Coettoander Ceve Staffod VA 22554 V Ac Den Peck 1311 Cole Dr. NW Hantseille AL 35805 FF Wallace Johnson41 12 WhiteAcres Rd MoetgomeyAL361 06 CL Joseph Mead 1339 Reessaloer St Jacksonville PL 32206 VI RC Charles Gray 201 Halntan Saleer Ad Toot Haste 1N47803 AC Soenng Dale Pelkeniog 1039 College Ave #6W Wheaton IL 60187 CL W Bodejoch Jr 235 W Glade Palatine IL 60067 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Aay Halan 15 Happy Hollow Ad Wayland MA 01778 II Doog Barber 146 Stratton Hoose Maple Shade NJ 08052 Ill Walt Vanoorder 6669 Victory View Ln. Cincinnoti OH 46238 IV Don Soll 941 Kiwbetwicke Ad. McLean VA 22102 V John Martin 2180 Tigertail Miami FL 33133 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I George Higgins P0 Boo 482 North Pembroke MA 02358 II Bill Boss 7706 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Ill Laird Jackson 1025 Walnat St Philadelphia PA 19107 IV Roe McNally 6118 Bardo Ave. Springfield VA 22152 V Dane Hemstracght P0 Boo 171 Maneks Corset SC 29461 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Strack AFD 2 Hambarg Old Lyrne CT 06371 II Bradley Bane 60 Lake Ave Lyndonoille NY 14098 Ill Aady Klaiber 2021 Lakeland Ave. Lakewood OH 44107 IV Joe Boyle Jr 219 Shenandoah Ad, Hampton VA 23361 V Bonny Jeekies 31126 Aaines Ad, Memphis TN 38118 SCALE CONTEST BOARD I Irt Seal 52 Loegholm Dr Neobsa NH 03060 II Robert Clemens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14612 Ill Edward Wisser 1521 Sommit St MeKeesport PA 15131 IV Bob Korlsoon 2643 Marsh Ad. Wilmington DE 18810 V Deeld PleOt B940 NW 15th Ft Lauderdale FL 33313 AEROBATICS I Lance Marphy 29 Hightop Ci, East Hawder CT 06514 II George Berko 8 Bowdeo Lane Gleo Head NY 11545 Ill Ron Hesselbrock 6320 Bloeberry Hill Ca Cincinnati OH 45248 IV Stocey Millo Brookside 36ev 115 Charlottesville VA 22901 V John Foqoa 724 Diaee St. Niceville FL 32578 HELICOPTER I Ernie Hober 19 Beaver Park Ad Dancers MA 01923 II Horace Hagen 15 Parkway P1 Red Bank NJ 07701 Ill Bill CorPs 218 Vnnon Rd. Greenoille PA 16125 IV Robert F Harris 3 257 Estene Ad. La Plata MD 20646 V Tim Schoonard Walt Schoonard 2594 NOBT Otlando FL32804 RACING I Pete Reed 49 Anvil Dr Anon CT 06001 II Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave. Latbam NY 12110 Ill Dane Lotsha 1141 Colawbon Ave. Lemoyne PA 1 7043 IV Cliff Telford 7417 Arrowoed Ad. Bethesda MD 20817 V Gail Jacobson 2205 Britley Terrace College Park GA 30349 SOARING I Prite Bien 41 Saw Mill Rd Concord MA 01742 II Doag Stoat 2467 10 Bldg 3 Apt 6A Morris Plains NJ 07850 Ill Gene Shelkep 217 Eaclid Ave. Scotodale PA 15683 IV 9ob Champine 20S Tiptoe Rd Newport News VA 23606 V James Davis Jr. 1018 Macdale Laee Madison MS 39110 ELECTRIC I Nelson Whitman PO Sos 415 East Falmooth MA 02536 II Joe Beshar 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Ill vacant IV Woody Willard Blanchanl 1733 Beach Rd. Hanspnon VA 23664 V Robert Nelsee 380 San Jose Winter Haven FL 33880 Should wish purchase some labels stock may already have hand suggest contact Bob Underwood AMA Headquarters close month five lines truth TO HAVE AUTOMATIC CG WAS MODELER FREDS MOST FERVENT PLEA TOWARD THE NOSE THE PLANE FLIES TOWARD THE TAIL IT JUST DIES FACT FROM WHICH FRED CANNOT FLEE AMA December 1986 137 FF Jim Beonete 324 Helfenotein Ave. St Lools MO 63119 VII All esengn escept AC entire District leccept Michigeel Greg Seydel 3625 E lona Terrace Codahy WI 53110 AC Leon Cordy N4503 Highway 55 Chilton WI 53014 Michigee AC Wayee Yeoger 38235 Castle Rontolos Ml 46174 CL & FF Pool Smith 11112 Dill Dr. Sterling Hgts Ml 48077 VIII Randy Randolph P0 Box 271048 Dallas TX 76227 IX Mike Tallman 3014 Sochange Wichita KS 67217 AC George Hotter 6962 5 Lamar St. Lileton CO 80123 X Roll Ericksoe 7506 Widgeon Way Pair Oaks CA 95628 Horry Apoian 27704 Saddle Rd Aelling Hills CA 90274 Sooth Proek Gnmes 2241 Noah St. Honolalo HI 96816 Hawaii meets Xl Tom Cope 23262 55 57th St. Issaqoak WA 98027 AC James McCarty 18956 Marine View Dr. Seattle WA 98166 VI Charlie Sotich 3861 W 62nd Place Chicago IL 60629 VII Richard Doig 6 Canary Hill C. Pontiac Ml 48055 VIII Ralph Bad Teeny Boa 545 Richardeac TX 76080 IX Stan Chilton 300 5 Main Wichita KS 67202 X Claence Mother 3860 Ecochee Ave. San Diego CA 82117 Xl Andy Tagliafico 20801 NW Anode Rd. Portland OR 97231 VI C Robbert 1616 Meadowehorpe Av Laninglon KY 40505 VII James Sinton 4941 Wisconsin Ave N. New Hope MN 55428 VIII William Lee 3522 Tamarisk Lone Missoori City TX 77459 lx Michael Tallwar 3014 Eochange Wichita KS 67217 X Vic Garner P0 Bee 573 Liserneore CA 54550 Xl John Thompaco 1505 Ash Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 VI Chris Mateano 6575 Ginger Dr. St Jehe MO 63114 VII Bill Shailer 2317 Clawnon Aneeoe Royal Oaks Ml 48073 VIII Mark Valerios 1627 Overland Pass Sogarland TX 77478 lx Jerald Morphy 2432 Astren Dr Colorado Springs CO 80906 X Joe Norcross P0 Boo 65 Hanford CA 53232 Xl Kevin Collios 2320 Sahalee Dr E. Redmond WA 98053 VI John Goenther AR 3 Boo 261 Bordeo IN 47106 VII Cloode MeColloagh AR 1 Bos 487 Moetezowa IA 50171 VIII Baddy Itwie 922 Sondowo Le. DeSoto TX 75115 IX Dean Copelaod 7817 Seward St. Omaha NE 68114 X Bill Stroman 12218 Done St. Nerwalk CA 90650 Xl Eale Moorhead 1169 Fl St S Apt B Salem OR 97302 VI Charles W Reed 5408 Woodson Ad Raytown MO 64133 VII Brian Crossley 4740 Lorinda Dr St Pool MN 55126 VIII William Thomas 331 SE Aockwood Bartlesnille OK 74003 IX Loren Tregellas 3003 5 Everett Wichita KS 67217 X Craig Millet 25751 Coldbook El Toro CA 92630 Xl Charles Davenport 14415 SE 266th St Kent WA 98042 VI Bob Bellsomini 129 College Park Dr Crestview Hills KY 41017 VII Roy Diet 12450 Lansdowne Detroit Ml 48224 VIII Steve Mint 2 Bloebird St. New Orleoeo LA 70124 IX Ed Coo 8209 Linden Or. Prairie Village KS 66206 X Robert Gorham 23961 Craftsman Ad. Calabasas CA 91302 Xl Jerry Holcoeth 1010 NE 122nd Ave. Vancoaner WA 98684 VI Jim Goger 3727 Shepherd Lane Pt Wayne IN 46815 VII Waynn Yeager 38235 Castle Or. Bomalos Ml 48174 VIII Dane Layman 7515 Brooklesl Dr. Hoaston TX 77041 IX Sam Pisciotta 1525 Alesander Ci, Foeblo CO 61001 X Gary Hover 16016 Ave 288 Vinelia CA 932779757 Xl Roger Pierce 12308 219th Ave Ct E Bonney Lake WA 98390 VI Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Ln Hazel Crest IL 60429 VII Al Scidwore 5013 Dorsett Dr Madison WI 53711 VIII Poncho Morris 2715 Eastbrook Dr Mesqoite TX 75160 IX Ray Mann 2781 5 Garfield Denver CO 80210 X Jerry Krainock 5942 Whitsett #2 N Hollywood CA 91607 Xl Dane Joheoon 3526 NE 90th Ane. Portloed OR 97220 VI Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr AR 2 Floossant MO 63034 VII vacant VIII Kenneth Martin 13106 Newbrook Dr. Hossten TX 77072 IX Byron Blakeslee 3134 Winnebago Dr. Sedalia CO 80135 X vacant Xl Mitch Poling 1519 NE 98th St. Seattle WA 98115 Competition Directory AC Pylon & Soarieg attere & other AC eaceest Soariegl Bold Face Below Indicates Chairmen Coetest Beard RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARDS CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tupelo Napennlle IL 60640 Detroit Balsa Bugs Club member Hardy Bro dersen used Weatherbird FAI Powership towin 86 Pacific FFChamps New Zealand
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/12
Page Numbers: 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137
COM PETITWIttI NE WSLETTEt7 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 SAMUEL MORSE DRIVE Thanks Hungary following letter received AMA Executive DirectorJohn Worth thought should shared AMA membership letter dated Buda pest Hungary August 27 1986 Dear Sirs thank sincerely kind assistance given us directly indirectly organization Control Line World Championships 1986 has new prove friendship established through sports does know bor ders delegates both Mr Don Jehlik Mr Mac Henry have accomplishing outstanding work deserved great est appreciation within best modelists country also among best sportsmen participating foreign countries have got acquainted two outstanding personalities can con sidered example world modelists thank also activity Dr Laird Jackson has resolved difficult situations modesty knowledge patience together colleagues jury wish good health lots successes activity done inter ests modeling best sports regards Yours sincerely s lstvan Gombocz Secretary-General H ungarian Association Modelers Indoor Contest Board Final Ballot Easy B Props Indoor Contest Board has reached unanimous decision interpretation Section 81i 1986-87 AMA rule book section shall interpreted follows acceptable use material other wood propeller blades propeller spar 1 wire propeller shaft adhesive assembly No gadgets kind such includ ing variable pitch variable diameter mechanisms permitted part propeller Socketed propeller hubs permit blade replacement manual pitch adjustment acceptable As stated August 1986 issue page 113 pertained same subject interpretation enforced im mediately US FAI Pylon Team Selected recently-concluded team finals meet following three pilots se lected US F3D RC Pylon Racing team Dub Jett Humble TX Brian Rich mond Orlando FL David Shadel Carlsbad CA callers Bruce Richmond Dallas TXcalling Jett Richmond Jim Shinohara Chula Vista CAcalling Shadel team manager Bob Wallace Avon CT World Championships will held Melbourne Australia April 16-20 1987 Supporters wish accompany team must pay entry lodging fees total ing 500 Swiss Francs Competition Dept atAMA HQ byjanuarys 1987Travel arrangements supporters must made separately AMAs travel agent Nino Dironza Americana Fairfax Travel 419 John Marr Dr Annandale VAQ2003 telephone 703/ 471-0105 703/353885 will able arrange travel whi zh will coordinate team itinerary AI Soaring Team Selected recently-concluded team finals meet following three modelers selected US F3B RC Soaring team Steve Work Albuquerque NM Richard Spicer San Jose CA Steven Lewis Santa Clara CA alternate member Larry Jolly Santa Ana CA team man ager Lynn C King Boulder Creek CA Enthusiasts wish accompany team World Championships Osna bruck Germany July 24-August 2 1987 must pay supporter fees May 1 1987 Contact Competition Dept AMA HQ further information Rule Book Corrections changes RC Sailplane classifica tions took effect January 1986 resulted identity problems within 1986-87 AMA rule book Page 66 rule book contains correct RC Sailplane clas Continued page 137 Note Technical Director W Bob Underwood much progress can life span individual absorb reaching point brain registers system overload us have celebrated halfcentury along Academy can recall days building orchestrated number hours took glue dry Today stand middle museum Reston recall sights sounds smells days head home uncork container cyanoacyrlate virtually build model evening Mylar plastics exotic fibers myriad other refinements abound wonder products advances state art find necessary become chemist just paint model find hopefully through painful experience materials often will react adverselywith another create model resembles bison moulting season Radios bundles switches electrics develop great gobs power gulp huge hunks juice designs never should have flown stagger mind does end course doesnt end Nor does ourcapacityto assim ilate advancements use advance hobby/sport too must consider ability help pioneer unknown frontiers scientific Continued page 137 National Records following National Records have processed during month September RC SailplaneClass Duration Junior 1 :2832 George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 Alti tude Junior3021 2 ft George L Rodri guez 8/27/86 RC SailplaneClass B Duration Junior 1:2832 George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 Du ration Senior4513 Ernest Chiles Ill 6/25/86 RC SailplaneClass C Duration Junior 1:2832 George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 Closed Course Distance Senior07 km Ernest Chiles III 6/29/86 Altitude Junior 30212 ft George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 RC SailplaneClass D Duration Junior 1:2832 George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 Closed Course Distance Senior07 km Ernest Chiles III 6/29/86 December 1986 131 ADA RESTON VA 22090 1988-89 Rules Proposals rules proposals printed next few pages represent proposals received AMA HQ cutoff date submittals next step will Initial Vote various Contest Boards Initial Vote ballots must post marked no later December 1 1986 Modelers wishing make known feel ings against proposals should get touch AMA district Contest Board member right away purpose Initial Vote weed out proposals arejudged unsuitable further consideration Final Vote will occur next year determine surviving proposals will formally adopted inclusion 198889 AMA Official Model Aircraft Regulations rule book results Initial Vote will printed March 1987 issue Unassigned Proposals following events awaiting assignment specific Contest Board * Joe Beshar establish new provisional event called AMA Vintage event combining Free Flight Radio Control models designed kitted published prior December 31 1942 Glenn Gresens establish new provisional event RC Duration purpose event provide competition areas space conventional free flight available Con test procedures have tested Old Timer events held Society Antique Modelers Donald MulliganTo create newcategorywithin Radio Control replicas models designed flown Free Flight competition priorto 1951 *Indicates new events extensive rewrite existing events Due unprecedented number magazine space restrictions cannot printed entirety Model Aviation complete copy contact Competition Depart ment AMA Headquarters Please indicate proposal required using proposal number Electric Proposals ELC-88-2 WS Blanchard establish unified rules Electric model airplane competition include events listed Class Free Flight Class B Free Flight Class Control Line Speed Control Line Precision Aerobatics Radio Control Class Sailplane Precision Duration Radio Con trol Class B Sailplane Precision Duration Radio Control Class B Sailplane Endurance Radio Con trol Class Pylon Racing Radio Control Class B Pylon Racing Radio Control Old Timer Texaco Radio Control ClassA Old Timer pre 1960 Radio Control Class B Old-Timer pre 1960 Radio Control Precision Aerobatics Radio Control Sport Scale General Proposals Gen-88-1 John Thompson eliminate Senior age classification Section 5 page 6 change word ing Contestants under 16 years age classified Juniors Contestants 16 older classified Open fliers Records segregated Junior Open depending age classifica tion contestant time record established Executive Council jurisdiction GEN-88-2 Robert Underwood emphasize Contest Directors responsibility determine contestants eligibility Change last sentence Re sponsibilities page 1 read AMA sanctions exist promote national standardseach CD will make special effort AMA events determine contestant eligibility checking current AMA and/or FAt stamp enforce rules Combined Executive Council Contest Boards jurisdiction Add section 4page 6 shall include checking current FAI stamp required phase FAI Team Selection event partici pation Executive Council jurisdiction CEN-88-3 Underwood define period time included sanction Add 22 pageS definition AMA sanctioned event shall understood include period time Contest Director appointed representa tive attendance named site days listed sanction Executive Council jurisdiction GEN-88-4 Underwood clarify model identifi cation Change first sentence section 4 page 8 read models entered rulebook compe tition events excepting Indoor Scale models shall d 42 page 8 See AMA Safety Code rules identification models flown other official AMA rule bookevents Contest Boards jurisdiction GEN-88-5 Underwood allow officials file protest Change first sentence section 18 page 7 read Protests concerning conduct meet record trial will considered presented writing contestant official event ombined Executive Council Contest Boards jurisdiction GEN-88-7 Kevin CollinsToaddan overalisilencer code Add new section 9 page 8 General 9 Silencers model aircraft operated internal combustion engines larger 0051 cu must equipped effective silencers FAI events governed FAI Sport ing Code Contest Boards jurisdiction BC Aerobatics Proposals RCA-88-2 Michael Harrison simplify classes combining Expert Masters create new fixed pattern called Open RCA-88-1 Harrison drop point accumulation forOpen class old combined Expert-Masters 88-2 approved RCA-88-3 Harrison Retracts allowed Sports man Class RCA-88-4 Harrison require Advanced Expert Masters meet sound level no louder 105dB lose 10 points per judge RCA-88-5 Harrison change Expert Pattern Maneuvers Open Pattern Maneuvers drop present number 19 page 45 Masters Pat tern Provides fixed pattern until new fixed pattern developed *RCA.88.6 William Kern establish new pro visional event RC Model Sport Flyer Fun Fly addition current Club Team Fun Fly page 58 effort encourage sport fliers through use event combines elements scale craftsmanship flying RCA-88-7 Robert Wornell allow docted fans maximum single engine size 85 cu dis placement 13 cu multi installations compete Pattern RC-88-8 Ronald Hesselbrock change ma neuvers Expert Class total number would increased 15 current 12 1 Avalanche 2 Half Reverse Cuban Eight 3 Slow Roll 4 Stall Turn right left wind correction 5 Square loop four 1/2 rolls 6 lmmelmann turn 7 Three outside loops top 8 Half roll half square loop 9 Top Hat 1/2 rolls 10 Stall Turn 1/2 roll uplineand downilne 11 Four Point Roll 12 Humpty Bump 13 Double lmmelmann 14 Double Humpty Bump 15 Two Rolls opposite directions inverted RCA-88-9 Hesselbrock change maneuvers Advanced class 1 Half Reverse Cuban Eight 2 Slow Roll 3 Stall Turn right left wind correction 4 Top Hat 1/2 rolls 5 lmmelmann Turn 6 Three Outside Loops top 7 Half Roll Half Square Loop 8 Double lmmelmann 9 Stall Turn 1/2 roll uplineand downilne 10 Four point roll RCA-88-1O Hesselbrock delete Master Class RC Pattern section rule book stated class has lost popularity few contests offering *R 88 12 Glenn Carter An extensive rewrite RC Sport Aerobatics rules Events 411 412 413 involves deletions additions re wording current rules RCA-88-13 Russell Knetzger allow normaliz ing scores flyoff rounds determine winners Event 406 making either nor malizing flyoffs mandatory Page44-RC Pattern 13 Determiningthewinner Add lieu above method determining winnerand other places class Contest Director may choose FAI F3A process flyoff rounds and/or normalizing scores des cribed Event 406 item 9 Classification pro vided intent advertised advance submitted majority vote contestants class prior start flying use normalizing contest need necessarily use flyoff rounds vice versa RCA-88-14 Knetzger give greater weight flight track aerobatic model over plane attitude Page 45-46 Precision Add new paragraph read straight lines both hori zontal vertical will graded track projected bythe model Changes attitude model maintain straight track will reason downgrading maneuver RCA-88-15 Knetzger revise suggestions RC judges concerning two minor downgrades should put maneuver score down toat least 8 Page 46D Judging Individual ManeuversAdd new sentence 4th paragraph read availability whole 1/2 points will aid judge downgrading major minor de fects Add new 2nd sentence 5th paragraph read slightest defect should result down grading least 1/2 point Make present 2nd sentence 3rd modify read two minor no ticeable defects should result downgradingto least 8 severe defect should put down 7 6 should combination three four minor defects RCA-88-16 Knetzger clarify mandatory zero landing outside runway Page 49 RC Pattern Landingadd first para graph Landingarea runway normally defined area beyond AMA taxi flight line areas defined page 130 paved orin grassed landing fields closely mown surrounding area cases paved mown area quite extensive contest manage ment may define mark lesser runway limits either width length both RCA-88-17 Knetzger delete mandatory zero landing outside runway companion RCA-88-1 6approval will negate other RCA-88-18 Knetzger delay mandatory ad vancement Novice Sportsman end calendar year rather immediately RCA-88-19 Charley Reed change Expert Class maneuvers Open RCA-88-2 passed K Factor 1 Takeoff u1 2 Figure M 1/4 rolls uS 132 Model Aviation 3 Cuban 8 d2 4 Double lmmelmann u2 5 Slow Roll d3 6 3 Reverse Outside Loops u4 7 4 Point Roll d4 B Square Loop w/1/2 rolls leg u .. 5 98 Point Roll d4 10TopHatu3 11Reverse Knife Edge Flight d4 12Triangular Rolling Loop u4 13Landing u1 RCA-88-20 Reed change Advanced Class ma neuvers Takeoff u 2 Non Rolling Figure M u 3 Cuban 8 d 4 Double lmmelmann u 5 4 Point Roll d 6 3 Reverse Outside Loops u 7 Slow roll d 8 3 Inside Loops u 9 3 Horizontal Rolls d 10 Square Loop u 11 Knife Edge Flight d 12 Landing Scale Proposals SC-88-1 D Lindley Peanut Events 501 505 consider two additional characteristics model compared full-scale Add present score sheet under Scale Score Judging Criteria Wing outline point values 3 scale 2 slightly out scale 1 grossly out scale 0 no 3 view J Fin outline use same values above SC-88-2 John Guenther Events 501 505 change FF Peanut Scale Indoor Outdoor provisional official status SC-88-3 Nicholas Mango CL Event 508 509 change single-engined weight limit 20 lbs same multi-engined both Sport Precision *SC.88.4 Robert Guilfoyle RC establish provisional event RCARF Scale purpose event eliminate competition between factory built contestant built scale models three view required no static scores given SC-88-5 Australia Graves CL Event 508 allow light systems such landing lights beacons etc used option Onlyone lightoption may nominated SC-88-6 Graves CL Event 508 delete Lighting systems will permitted unlisted operation will receive consideration during scale judging SC-88-7 Graves CL Event 508 delete contestant must also demonstrate engine shutoff end flight qualify maximum points awarded SC-88-8 Graves CL Event 508 separate engine shutoff engine control can count option Engine shutoff must operate same full scale aircraft after landing throttle brought low speed SC-88-9 Russell Knetzger RC Events 511 512 513 514 515 517 518 make 1/2 points available RC Scale flight judging SC-88-1O Knetzger RC Events 511512 513514 515 518 limit number helpers state pilot may operate trans mitter controls pilot permitted helper during flight Two helpers may present during starting engines Once airborne no person other pilot shall operate transmitter controls Operation anyone else shall require disqualification flight SC-88-11 Knetzger RC Eventssll512513514 unify RC Scale RC Pattern safety require ments Page 79 RC Sport Scalereplace 21 61 page 43 replace 22 62 page 43 create new 24 same language 64 page 43 adding takeoff landings contestant may permission judges line director move onto runway SC-88-12 Knetzger RC page 85 replace Flight Judging Guide 424 Landing paragraphs 2 3 landing shall considered complete model has lost flying speed has completed 15 meters roll out stops evercomes first Within 15 meter roll outzone collapsed gear resting momentarilytouching nose shall grounds severe down grading flipping model onto its back shall zero SC-88-13 William Boss CL Sport Scale require multi-engined models diverse types power plants glow electric glow jet etc have demonstrate power plants used contributing significantly models per formance judges contestant agree method demonstrating before first attem Pt SC-88-14 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 state contestants declaration will count total allowable number pages documentation SC-88-16 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 permit use larger three view drawings maximum 24 x 36 SC-88-15 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 change number pages documentation allowed 6 8 SC-88-17 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 change deletion two pages documenta tion plastic model used proof-of-scale page SC-88-18 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 delete paragraph 74 thereby eliminate time limit completion flight Starting times still maintained SC-88-19 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 eliminate Touch Go 20 point flight option removing words Touch Go paragraphs 83 91 92 SC-88-20 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 officially allow use removable lead-out guides need place static judging SC-88-21 Boss CL Precision Event 508 Same SC-88-1 3 SC-88-22 Boss CL Precision Event 508 bring flap operation line full scale aircraft Lowering raising flaps must performed independent nonproportional throttle con trol function obtain maximum points SC-88-23 Boss CL Precision Event 508 allow operations such folding wings opening closing canopy etc typical prototype air craft done prior takeoff Present rules confine operations models official flight SC-88-24 Boss CL Precision Event 508 elimi nate Engine Starting Bonus use electric starters possible use electric motors power deem bonus questionable SC-88-25 Boss CL Precision Event 508 elimi nate waiver dummy pilots deleting sentence starting Models built prior Jan uary 11980 SC-88-26 Boss Unified ScaleJudging Regulations Same SC-B8-20 SC-88-27 Boss Unified ScaleJudging Regulations set limit number pages docu mentation static judging Precision models Limit 25 pages material toa maximum size 11 x 14 except three views may size up 24 x 36 Three view will count page declaration will counted part 25 pages SC-88-28 DR Platt RC CL Sport Giant Events 509 511 512 513 514 define howa model may displayed forstatic judgingDuring static judging parts model may displayed position eg canopy open flaps lowered doors opened etc Parts will fly model eg steps ordinance will carried clocks etc may added static judging judges may request re-configuration during judging match 3-views eg canopy closed etc SC-88-29 Platt RC Sport Giant Events 511 512 513 514 define what constitutes attempt official flight Rule addition section 9 allows two attempts official flight Flight attempt model does become airborne model becomes airborne flight official Time score cancelled event attempt SC-88-30 Platt Rubber Scale Indoor-Outdoor Eventsso3 507Toraiseflyingpointlimittomatch static point limit rule 54 change 90 100 SC-88-31 Platt RC Scale Flight Judging Guide change name maneuvers described section 421 Unassisted ROG Take off SC-88-32 Platt CL RC Sport Giant Events 509 511 512513514 Unified ScaleJudging Regulations clarify meaning 3-view draw ings stating drawings three views also acceptable SC-88-33 Platt CL RC Sport Giant Events 509 511 512 513514Todelete rule 53 effect allow cockpit detail count during static judging SC-88-34 Platt CL RCSport Events 509511 512 513 514 allow painting plastic kits used part documentation static judging SC-88-35 Platt CL RC Sport Events 509511 512 513 allow weight limit same single engined models multi-engined Change read Models shall weigh no 20 lbs ready flight except fuel SC-88-36 Platt CL RC Sport Giant Events 50951151251 3514Toincreasethenumberof pages allowed documentation 6 8 SC-88-37 Platt CL RC Sport Giant Events 509 511 512 513 514 award bonus original design model original design contestant bonus equal 10% craftsmanship score achieved shall added craftsmanship score order qualify bonus original plans other substantial proof origin design required Conversions models built plans available commercially re-sized quality Replaces present rule requiring list purchased parts SC-88-38 Claude McCullough RC Sport Events 511 512 513 use same weight limit single multi-engined aircraft Models shall weigh no 20 lbs ready flight except fuel SC-88-39 McCullough RC Precision Event 515 Same SC-88-38 SC-88-40 McCullough RC Precision Event 515 apply same engine formula Precision currently applies RC Sport Scale see 27 page 79 Rule Book SC-88-41 Platt RC Precision Event 515 re instate RC Precision Scale appeared 1980 Rule Book plus tie-breaker rule indicated RC Precision Scale 3 page 82 Approval would replace current Event 515 SC-88-42 Platt Outdoor Rubber Event 507 clarify rule 4 adding 44a statement Note airfoil section wing may non-scale penalty SC-88-43 Randal King RC Scale Helicopter Event 518 change method scoring page 81 paragraph 9 case 1 flying round total score shall one-half static score ad case two 2 flying rounds final score shall one-half static score plus average flight score December 1986 133 SC-88-44 King RCScale Helicopter Event 51 8To change required maneuvers create realistic flight schedule Replace current flight maneuver schedule p8litem 7 follow ing 1 15 second hover 45 degree climbout 2 Rectangular traffic pattern 3 Translational landing 4 360 degree flyaround 5 Freestyle scale flight 2 mm maximum Also scale maneuvers shall commence end helipad #4 RC Soaring Proposals SO-RB-i Barry Kurath Class Handlaunch Event 441 eliminate 1-1/2 meter limit handlaunch wingspan deleting paragraph 311 SO-88-2 Douglas Dorton Launch Equipment add present paragraph 9 p 66 Winch systems will have maximum line length 600 meters turnaround located no 300 metersfromthewinch Release theaircraft pilots helpers hand must occurwithin 3 meters winch Hi-Start systems can combination elastic line stretched length launching cannot exceed 300 meters 50-88-3 Gary Frost Soaring general increase safety adding warning device sailpianes indicate approach silent aircraft New sec tion read RC Gliders Free Flight models weighing ounce de scending power must equipped device audible above surrounding noise level will automatically activated anytime aircraft comes within 50 feet solid object Indoor Proposals IND-88-1 James Fiorello add additional category supplemental Hand Launch Glider persons over 55 years age tND48-2 Dan Domina add Section 14 Steering Model page 16 Steering shall limited AMA events three 15 second periods periods may consecutive 45 second steer permitted IND4S-3 Domina combine Hi-Tech wood classes hand launch glider Change word ing item 5 p 17 read Except natural flexing rigid geometry wings required no folders parawings etc IND-88-4 Domina change item 12 page 16 allowing 20 seconds instead 10 hung model free itself Also add balloon pole etc may used dislodge hung model purpose flight continuation IND-88-5 Domina Event 202 require Intermediate Stick models weigh least 15 grams IND-88-6 Douglas Barber Event 206 set minimum weight Easy B model 1 gram IND-88-7 Barber Event 206 remove re striction dictates paper covering Easy B models Page 15 82a read Easy B model shall monoplane covered com merciallyavailablematerialsoldinsheetform excludes microfilm IND-88-8 Barber Event 206 add reinforce ment restrictions Easy B Pages 15-16 add 82J structural framework Easy B model shall entirely wood adhesive sembly Reinforcement allowed means no boron carbon fiber keviar etc IND-88-9 Barber Event 206 allow bracing Easy B models Change page 15-16 82H read shall no bracing model Contest Board interpretation would also deleted IND-88-1O Barber Event 208 change name event 208 Novice Pennypiane Limited Pennyplane IND-88-11 Richard Doig Event 205 add windshield/window requirement Manhattan Page 16 93 add transparent covering used fuselage windshield windows must outlined contrasting color IND-88-12 Doig Event 206 allow use plastic coveringon Easy B models Page 15 82a replace Easy B model shall mono plane covered commercially available solid material such paper plastic film Micro film allowed IND-88-13 Doig Events 212 213 combine single class no material restrictions Page 17 paragraphs 5 b eliminated replaced Construction surfaces shall remain fixed except changes camber incidence due natural flexing surfaces Folding wings mechanically actuated inci dence changes strictly prohibited IND-88-14 Doig Events 201 202 204 205 206 207 208209210211 clarifyjudgingthe end flight Page 16 item 12 replace first sentence following Hand launched events Time starts instant model launched hand ends model comes rest floor building interpreted mean belly down model jettisons parts Any model landing gear permitting taxi after touchdown shall allowed enter hand-launched events b ROG events Time starts instant model re leased takeoff including takeoff roll ends model touches floor building model jettisons parts c events continue present material ginning obstruction met IND-88-15 Doig Event 206 make official May 31 1986 interpretation concerning Easy B propellers Page 16 add 82i ac ceptable use material other wood propeller blades spars 1 wire forthe propeller shaft adhesive assembly No gadgets kind such variable pitch v4riable diameter mechanisms permitted part propeller IND-88-16 Kevin Collins events eliminate Junior Senior Open classifications Free Flight competition establish Novice Expert competition purposes Add new section 16 page 9 Contestant Classification expected en try large enough event two contestant classifications Novice Expert may used based skill level participant event entered Honor system fliers reputation separated events used deterrrsne suitability Novice classification Age class ifications used AMA national record purposes Contest Directors decision shall final RC Racing Prcb RCR-88-1 Gail Jacobsofl LYOM 4Z ltow substitute needle valves Isi Qis~r s needle valv ta s following word exckidln &2 CR-88-2 JacobsQ1 Rnt 422 change number engine asaNablO certification competition Also deftrsOthetermnormal retail channels Replace parAgraph 43 Production p60 least 250 engines R/C carburetor venturi shall have produced madeavaulablethiough normal retail channels throughout United States supplier uniue engine event United States must maintain average inventory hun dred engines and/ora combination engines parts United States NOTE AMA defines Normal retail channels through letter written byJoe Friend subject Competition Engine Quali fication dated February 1983 two pages Refer ence should made letter engine qualification definition Normal retail channels RCR-88-3 Jacobson Event 422 indicate rules notification engine certification Replace paragraph 44 page 61 shall period 60 days date approved byAMA Racing Contest Board Chairman until use said engine contest Certification new engine will printed Competition Section Model Aviation magazine Special interest groups will notified mail includes change modification existing engine RCR-88-4 Jacobson Event 422 increase allowed engine size Quarter Midget Change paragraph 41 page 60 read Total displace ment shall over 35cc 2135 cu RCR-88-5WayneYeager Event422Todelete language relating use primary back-up aircraft paragraph 2 page 60 delete sen tence alternate back-up aircraft may used primary aircraft considered unsafe CD appointed official RCR-88-6 Yeager Event 422 reduce re quired number engines certification Change paragraph 43 read least 200 engines.. RCR-88-7 Yeager Event 422 define terms production normal retail outlet para graph 43 Add paragraph 43 p 60-61 term normal retail outlet may source consumer can purchase product price independent consumer Commercial availability shall construed mean available normal retail outlet previously described may include fabricating manufacturers wholesalers retailers mail order houses blue printers reworkers importers semblers second sources rule specifi cation normal retail channels throughout United States shall mean consumer within US has direct access source sourceswithin US will supply material normal retail outlet defined earlier RCR-86-8 Yeager Event 422 delete language prohibiting engine rework Delete paragraphs 42 44 46 47 pages 60 61 RCR-88-9 Yeager Event 422 change availa bility language engine usage Paragraph 44 page 61 changed readEngines approved contest usage after March 31 given year may used contest until January 1 following year RCR-88-1O David Latsha Event 422 reduce required number engines certification Paragraph 43 page 60 changed read 100 engines RCR-88-11 John Kilsdonk Event 421 clarify scoring system irrespective number planes heat race Add paragraph 13 page 60 1 33 scoring system u5at contests irrespective number airplanes per race ie contests two three plane heats flown 4 pt 3 pt 2 pt scoring system used cases three plane heats flown no position will receive 1 Pt Similarly two plane races used no position will receive either 1 Pt 2 Pt Failure finish will receive 0 pts RCR-88-1 2 Kilsdonk Event 421To eliminate inconsistent policies handle dead heats clear cut winner cannot de termined Add paragraph 13 page 60 1 344n event dead heat clear ~et decision cannot made particular pwi6so airplanes question position will refly other unaffeaSa will maintain scores odiaI~e airplanes reflown i4U owiqr O contention undetermined paIbA1 etid neither scores can bewore*afdtAShad received adverse ruling wflt heat race *RCR 88 13 Kilsdonk Event 41 establish procedure developing race matrix racing through assignment contestant numbers columns indicating numbers frequen cies RCR-86-14 William Hager Event 421 revise engine rules Section 411 page 59 delete parts subject rules regarding quantity source because engine manufacturers mayor may produce parts help 134 Model Aviation make up complete production engine Rechromed liners button bar stock heads permitted RCR-88-15 Hager Event 421 clarify engine alteration rule Section 41 page 5859 change sentence beginning Alterations shall limit ed ad Alterations shall limited parts produced quantities greater 500 units available commerciallyto anyone valid manufacturing company Parts thatthis affect piston liner rod Wrist pin keepers other parts must manufacturer engine being altered except set forth 411 RCR-88-16 Gary Hover Events 421 422 423 424 425 426 add new rule concerning al coholic beverages Alcoholic beverages shall allowed race course Any pilot com petition official consumes alcoholic bever ages during competition shall removed competition submitted emer gency proposal safety concern *RCR481 7 Hover establish new provisional event called Q-500 entry level event RC Racing Quickie event has flown number years throughout United States RCR-88-18 Hover Events 421 422 423 pro vide protective cages around race course officials Add new rule race officials race course including sideline judges shall enclosed sides top chain link equivalent material form protective cage starter shall located near possible lap counter cage once race has started submitted emergency proposal safety concern RCR-88-19 Hover Events42l 422423424425 426 develop plan attack emergency situations may occur during race compe tition Add An emergency plan addressing both major minor injuries shall presented competitors prior actual competition emergency plan shall include limited description official responsible implementating emergency plan desig nated emergency first aid location submitted emergency proposal safety concern RCR-88-20 Hover Event 422 align formula Quarter Midget engine part rule Delete sec tion 43 page 60 Add Engines must pro duction units assembled factory available production parts Engines parts must have produced quantitiesgreater 500 must available through normal retail outlets USA RCt-88-21 Hover Event 421 422 clarify certification engine availability Replace 44 Quarter Midget add 4124 Formula engines component parts shall cataloged engine manufacturer new engines and/or component parts may used competition least 60 days following formal written approval Contest Board Chairman shall no retroactive approvals Manu facturers applying approval required submit verifiable documentation availability proper number engines com ponent parts prior consideration approval RCR-88-22 Hover Event 421 clarify use alternate model 2 General page 58 follow ing sentence can use alternate model first model flyable add Once contestant has gone alternate model shall allowed reuse first model com petition Outdoor FF Proposals FF-88-1 James Fiorello add supplemental categoryfor hand launch gliderfor persons over 55 years old FF-88-2 Ernest Linn add towline glider event BA-ito current FAI Nordic A-i A-2 rules Add page 14 FF Towline Glider 5 BA-i specifications Maximum surface area wing stab projected 279 sq minimum total weight 508 ozs maximum length launching cable 1 64 ft 51 Towline pull test required 52 Circle tow will permitted 53 Number flights competitor en titled five 5 official flights maximum flight time 120 seconds Flyoff flight maxes would add 60 seconds previous max until max accomplished 54 Definition official flight flight less 20 seconds will attempt Five attempts per entry allowed 55 Definition attempt Launching devices organization launching shall agree current FAI rules unless otherwise specified herein FF-88-3 Gary Frost increase safety adding warning device approaching silent aircraft Add new section RC Gliders Free Flight mod els weighing ounce descend ing power must equipped device audible above surrounding noise level will automatically activated anytime aircraft comes within 50 feet solid object FF-88-4 Steven Bard Event 115 allow pro pellers P30 balanced Weight may added blade propeller purpose balancing weight must clear tape can applied way changes shape area propeller FF-88-6 Dan Domina establish provisional event Free Flight Catapult Glider rules similar Event 122 except glider shall have rigid wing Auto surfaces folders sliders Rogallo wings like prohibited modelshallhaveamaximumweightofi5 ounces Launching shall means catapult com posed 3 ft loop 30 pound test line attached rubber ioop made 3 feet 1/4 flat rubber rubber shall attached swivel atop suitably anchored 5 6 ft tall rod Four official flights allowed score best 2 four flights qualified flyoff unlimited duration event two maximum flights FF-88-7 Domina Event 113 define what engine equivalent Jetex 150 defined section 4 page 12 Add 4Commercial motor rocket engines defined NFPA 112-1982 motor rocket engines total impulse 062 6 5 Newton seconds types 1/2A B declared equivalent tothe jetex 150 Type model rocket engine used event aspects NARHIAA---NFPA Safety Code must followed flown New Jersey Massachusetts appropriate permits comply state law must obtained No special permits required other 48 states Mr Domina also states thatthe NAR-N FPA-H IAA Safe ty Code must added rule book FF-88-8 Domina Event 113 define two classes rocket powered models per current NAR National Association Rocketry practice shall Rocket Glider no parts may jettisoned BoostGlider power booster unit separatelyand safely recovered streamer and/or parachute FF48-9 Robert Underwood General define term category used reference free flight fields Add page 9 Outdoor Free Flight contest sites shall designated either Cate gory 111 orIl fields designation isto based size general layout field surrounding environs direction ve locity wind Contest Director will announce category designation prior start contest shall changed balance event FF-88-1O Leonard Bedford Event 115 modify existing definition P-30 propeller propeller should commercially available plas tic freewheeling propeller between 23 25cm diameter 905 984 inches Only following changes will allowed flashing may removed b balancing addition weight blade c enlarging hole propeller hub order accept larger diameter shaft and/or bushing cut metal tubing FF-88-11 Donald Hughes Events 110-111 establish category II Ill motor runs maximum times electric Replace paragraph 3 page 11 Motor run flights shall hand launched Category land II motor run shall 25 seconds 3 minute maximum Category Ill motor run shall 20 seconds 2 minute maximum Change paragraph 5a read motor run exceeds official category limits limits set Contest Director Change paragraph 6 read Number flights contestant shall allowed total six attempts make three official flights flight results maximum contestant may attempt additional flights break ties record pur poses flyoff flights hand launched Category II events motor run first flyoff flight shall 20 seconds 3 minute maximum second through final flyoff flight shall have motor run 15 seconds 3 minute maximum Category Ill events motor run first flyoff subsequent flyoff flights shall 15 seconds 2 minute maximum paragraph 61 unchanged FF-88-12 Kevin Collins events eliminate Junior Senior Open classifications Free Flight competition establish Novice Expert competition purposes Add new section 16 page 9 Contestant classification expected en try large enough event two contestant classifications Novice Expert may used based skill level participant evententered Honorsystem fliers reputation separated events used determine suitability fortheNovice classification Age class ifications used AMA national record purposes Contest Directors decision shall final Control Line Proposals CL-B8-1 William Zimmer Event 322 323 require safety reasons pilots circle 5 feet minimum radius Add 31 page 32 pilots circle 5 feet minimum radius shall clearly marked CL-88-2 Barry Baxter Event 325 allow abrasive surface leading edge combat model wings Delete paragraph 3 page 38. shall have artificial aids assist cuttingthe string streamer Such artificial aids include example wing fences tip plates protrude forward leading edge sharp rough de vices mounted near wing leading edge etc CL-88-3 Barry Baxter Event 325 change en gine starting procedures Paragraph 81 page 39 Match Period Delete sentence Either pilot pit crew may start engine aircraft may launched immediately after starting Add section FAI starting procedures found page 97 section 9 its entirety CL-88-4 W Zimmer Event 322 clarify Four Leaf Clover maneuver Change last sentence 1315 page 36 read last loop performed maneuver made complete vertical climb through center Four Leaf Clover Model recovers normal level flight CL-8B-5 Zimmer Event 322 clarify scoring attempted/incomplete maneuvers Add sec tion ii page 33 1 12 Attempted/Incomplete maneuvers Model enters starting point maneuver fully completed Attempted/ incomplete maneuvers shall awarded mini mum score 10 CL-88-6 Zimmer Event 322 eliminate required entry level flight 1/4 lap Outside Square Loop maneuver Change 138 page 35 last sentence read Model recovers normal flight level CL-88-7 John Thompson Event 312 reduce engine displacement 2135 cu ad dition minimum single strand line diameter would 01 6 pull test 35 pounds CL-B8-8 Thompson Event 311 reduce engine displacement 2135 cu addition minimum singlestrandlinediameterwouldbe 016 pull test 32G December 1986 1 8-9 Michael Anderson Event 321 crease maximum displacement Profile Car rier 3600 cu 4028 cu CL-88-1O Anderson Events 319 320 321 allow move contestant use model engine Add paragraph 14 page 30 142 Model/Engine restrictions Once model en gine has used contestant make official attempt event same model engine cannot used byanother contestant contest CL-88-11 Anderson Events 319 321 change maximum displacement allowed multiengine models Add paragraphs 31 331 page 30 4272 cu multi-engine models CL-88-12 Leroy Cordes Events 319 320 321To require pilot raintain forward motion through both low speed landing phases flight Add paragraph 12 page 32 pilot shall maintain forward counter clockwise motion respect ground throughout landing phase flight landing phase shall defined signal until completion landing Failure shall result loss landing points CL-88-13 Mike Pratt Event 322 revise line sizes models using 4 cycle engines Add section 4 page 32 Seventy percent actual displacement 4 cycle engines shall used determining engine category relative line size requirements Add section 5 page 32 Seven ty percent actual displacement 4 cycle engines shall used determining engine category relative pull test requirements CL-88-14 Peter Mazur Events 319 320 321 eliminate backing up during Carrier landings add 122 page 3233 after sentence ending does notattemptalandingaddEachactat backing up past arresting cables proceeding forward past arrest ing cables performed after crossing lap landing signal given shall con sidered landing approach contestant does attempt landing CL-88-15 Mazur Control Line General define penalty safety thong used events required Add section 4 page 18 end paragraph Failure use safety thong events required shall constitute foul CL-88-16 Marc Warwashana Events 319 320 321 require models maintain forward counterclockwise motion during entire flight Move paragraph 11221 page 31 paragraph 7 page 31 number 74 CL-88-17 Frank Williams create supple mental sport racing event can flown relatively inexpensive easily constructed models Models will profile construction employ maximum displacement 4028 cu NC Helicopter Proposals RCH-88-1 Randal King Events 431 432 re move helipad #5 Delete reference helipad #5 rules course layout page 64 Intermediate Scale maneuvers will commence end helipad #4 RCH-88-2 Reference SC-88-29 King Events 431 432 518 revise determination score two rounds flown Page 63 paragraph 14 change words best single flight read highest average flight score RCH-88-3 King Events 431 432 revise class advancement system Delete paragraph 18 page 63 replace following 18 Class advancement his/her first contest contestant may enter class his/her option Once committed certain class contestant will allowed move higher skill class expect noted 1812 move will come about two ways 1 voluntary 2 mandatory 181 contestant may promote himself volun tarily higher class time however once move made may change back lower class 1811 Exception contestant mayfly next higher class contest class offered committing permanent move higher class may fly lower class current rating 1812 Exception con testant may reclassified lower class contestant has written approval Contest Director District Contest Board Member AMA Vice President 182A contestant will mandatorily advanced through classes accumulation points class contestant will receive points according finishing place contest compete Con testants finishing third below will receive point contestant beat Second place winners will receive two 2 points flierhe beats First place winners will receive three 3 points contestant beats points received will determined Contest Directors report recorded contestants cumulative record 1821 Acontestant accumu lating exceeding fifty 50 points will auto matically advanced next higher skill level end calender year 1822A con testant may voluntarily advance next higher class upon reaching fifty SO points wait ing end calendar year 1823Time required toattain thegoals 1821 has no limitA contestants point accumulation does start over beginning new year continues until ever advancement goal reached 1824When acontestantentersanew class either higher lower permitted 1812 begins zero points 1825 contestant flies higher class provided 1811 will still accumulate points though entered own class RCH-88-4 King Event 432 revise Inter mediate maneuver schedule Change maneuvers 45 6 page 65 read 4-chandelle 5-Stall Turn 6-Translational landing Revise page 64 diagrams well RCH-88-5 King create new class sched ule maneuver between Intermediate FAI called Advanced total five minutes will allowed fly seven maneuvers helipad #4 consist Pilot Promenade Nose-in IS sec ond hover 45 degree climbout lmmelmann Loop Roll 540 degree stall turn andAutorotation Scale World Champs Flier Comments would never say didnt come back winners ninth World Scale Championships held July near Oslo Norway didnt come back firstplace team just experience gained trip enough ensure didnt feel like loser winning aspect Champion ships being able travel compete great group people team compatible anyone didnt have good time own fault Steve Sauger didnt break too things time shower head room key didnt hear familiarUh-Oh too times Jeff Perez fishing expedition special Norwegian fishhook yielded least what expected would would have flight gear needed flight line catalog case thing hadnt temporarily mis placed airlines common hear phraselts box time someone asked special tool fell victim Nats saw evidence eye sky Abels new video camera recorded everydelicious momentofthecompetition see Dan Dave Abel hobbling around shoulder lower other can now understand Traveling great people re acquainting yourself old friends past World Championships enough reward make trip worthwhile Cliff Tacie models competing years Championship some best Ive seen Its obvious precision crafts manship still important ingre dients competing F4C FAI RC Scale As team went over Oslo idea high-complexity-bonus good standoff scale model would competitive Whoops Wrong RC Team finished fifth place out 17 countries shining star Steve Sauger Stinson A-i TnMotor true precision-quality model earned him sixth-high static score Combin ing static solid flying Steve finished tenth overall Skip Mast received very respectable static C-130 Hercules flew well Ive ever seen him fourteenthplace finish myself low static took out competition start Savoia Marchetti SM-81and ended up twentysecond place Considering 47 competitors guess could say didnt too bad Just good hoped CL Team solid Jeff Perez coming through strong B-i 7 Flying Fortress finishing seventh place Ron Sears flew tried true PT-i 7 Stearman ninth place Julie Abel overcame low static score excellent flights finish tenth course Russians walked off first second third places way first-place team finish US Team fourth As RC need high static scores CLthat necessary element secure victory Once again Id like thank people helped make trip possible People like Sig Airtronics Scandinavian Air lines System Nino DiRonza Henderson Hobbies Skymasters Mid-Hudson RC Society Flying Tigers George South Tom McCoy Thanks also Helen Weberforthe embroidered book marks worked throughout championships Elsie Abel sewing patches ourjackets thoughtful initials inside Thanks especially Tony Ristuccia Nick Capriotti help atJ FK Airport seeing us off greeting us upon return arranging Al LaFamina tour through Pan Am maintenance facility JFK Hope havent forgotten anyone Norwegian Aero Club under expert guidance Narve Jensen did excellent job hosting Championships facilities appropriate com puterized scorekeeping exceptionally fast efficient hotel very com fortable food especially peas carrots great So once again whenever asked 136 Model Aviation Did win can answer con viction bet did Rule Book Corrections continued sifications Class AHand Launch Class BTwo-Meter Class CStandard Class DUnlimited Please note previous Modified Standard classification no longer exists copy rule book correct page 72Records respectto classifications match letter-designated classifica tions just listed addition inside front cover rule book correct Event Designa tion Numbers follows 441 Thermal Class AHand-Launch 442Thermal Class BTwo-Meter 443Thermal Class CStandard 444Thermal Class DUnlimited *445...F3B...Thermal Soaring *446..CrossCountry 451Slope Class AHand-Launch 452Slope Class BTwo-Meter 453Slope Class CStandard 454Slope Class DUnlimited 0455F3F.Slope Soaring 1987 Canadian Nats Canadian Nats will held July 1925 1987 week following AMA Nats Arnprior Ontario Canada site about 50 miles west Ottawa Technical Director continued recreational hobby/sport can help solve knotty aerodynamic mystery good can bring relaxation sense fulfillment participate good indeed IT IS GOOD Have told someone recently Elsewhere issue will find host rules proposals present rules-change cycle might part competition scene contestant Contest Director will want consider carefully Generally brief synopsis out lines change also un precedented number new events pro posed practical attempt includethecopyforsome22 neweventson pages have interest specific new events consult directions beginning presenta tion tell get copy complete proposal transmitter frequency-allocation identi fication labels have shipped manufacturers importers dealers indicated desire use Two sizes have produced smaller used directly transmitter larger end carton hoped warning labels will alert dealers users concerning proper use 72 MHz 75 MHz frequency allocations Please encourage retail outlets area watch new equipment CONTEST COORDINATORS I 6enjce Williams 347 Soothwick Ad Westfield MA 01085 II A Sobriso 87-26 88th St. Woodhaven Oveens NY 11421 RC Enest Nikoden, 407 Willow St Lvckport NY 14094 RC Bill Fy05 28 Femmood Dr Cotnmack NY 11725 Ill Nelson Goold 1944 S Idahe St Allentown PA 18103 East M Weisenbach 4588W 146th Cleveland OH 44135 West IV Warten Sondes 1, 8735 52nd Ave College Park MD 20741 Ac Ed Byerley 200 Coettoander Ceve Staffod VA 22554 V Ac Den Peck 1311 Cole Dr. NW Hantseille AL 35805 FF Wallace Johnson41 12 WhiteAcres Rd MoetgomeyAL361 06 CL Joseph Mead 1339 Reessaloer St Jacksonville PL 32206 VI RC Charles Gray 201 Halntan Saleer Ad Toot Haste 1N47803 AC Soenng Dale Pelkeniog 1039 College Ave #6W Wheaton IL 60187 CL W Bodejoch Jr 235 W Glade Palatine IL 60067 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Aay Halan 15 Happy Hollow Ad Wayland MA 01778 II Doog Barber 146 Stratton Hoose Maple Shade NJ 08052 Ill Walt Vanoorder 6669 Victory View Ln. Cincinnoti OH 46238 IV Don Soll 941 Kiwbetwicke Ad. McLean VA 22102 V John Martin 2180 Tigertail Miami FL 33133 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I George Higgins P0 Boo 482 North Pembroke MA 02358 II Bill Boss 7706 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Ill Laird Jackson 1025 Walnat St Philadelphia PA 19107 IV Roe McNally 6118 Bardo Ave. Springfield VA 22152 V Dane Hemstracght P0 Boo 171 Maneks Corset SC 29461 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Strack AFD 2 Hambarg Old Lyrne CT 06371 II Bradley Bane 60 Lake Ave Lyndonoille NY 14098 Ill Aady Klaiber 2021 Lakeland Ave. Lakewood OH 44107 IV Joe Boyle Jr 219 Shenandoah Ad, Hampton VA 23361 V Bonny Jeekies 31126 Aaines Ad, Memphis TN 38118 SCALE CONTEST BOARD I Irt Seal 52 Loegholm Dr Neobsa NH 03060 II Robert Clemens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14612 Ill Edward Wisser 1521 Sommit St MeKeesport PA 15131 IV Bob Korlsoon 2643 Marsh Ad. Wilmington DE 18810 V Deeld PleOt B940 NW 15th Ft Lauderdale FL 33313 AEROBATICS I Lance Marphy 29 Hightop Ci, East Hawder CT 06514 II George Berko 8 Bowdeo Lane Gleo Head NY 11545 Ill Ron Hesselbrock 6320 Bloeberry Hill Ca Cincinnati OH 45248 IV Stocey Millo Brookside 36ev 115 Charlottesville VA 22901 V John Foqoa 724 Diaee St. Niceville FL 32578 HELICOPTER I Ernie Hober 19 Beaver Park Ad Dancers MA 01923 II Horace Hagen 15 Parkway P1 Red Bank NJ 07701 Ill Bill CorPs 218 Vnnon Rd. Greenoille PA 16125 IV Robert F Harris 3 257 Estene Ad. La Plata MD 20646 V Tim Schoonard Walt Schoonard 2594 NOBT Otlando FL32804 RACING I Pete Reed 49 Anvil Dr Anon CT 06001 II Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave. Latbam NY 12110 Ill Dane Lotsha 1141 Colawbon Ave. Lemoyne PA 1 7043 IV Cliff Telford 7417 Arrowoed Ad. 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Bomalos Ml 48174 VIII Dane Layman 7515 Brooklesl Dr. Hoaston TX 77041 IX Sam Pisciotta 1525 Alesander Ci, Foeblo CO 61001 X Gary Hover 16016 Ave 288 Vinelia CA 932779757 Xl Roger Pierce 12308 219th Ave Ct E Bonney Lake WA 98390 VI Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Ln Hazel Crest IL 60429 VII Al Scidwore 5013 Dorsett Dr Madison WI 53711 VIII Poncho Morris 2715 Eastbrook Dr Mesqoite TX 75160 IX Ray Mann 2781 5 Garfield Denver CO 80210 X Jerry Krainock 5942 Whitsett #2 N Hollywood CA 91607 Xl Dane Joheoon 3526 NE 90th Ane. Portloed OR 97220 VI Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr AR 2 Floossant MO 63034 VII vacant VIII Kenneth Martin 13106 Newbrook Dr. Hossten TX 77072 IX Byron Blakeslee 3134 Winnebago Dr. Sedalia CO 80135 X vacant Xl Mitch Poling 1519 NE 98th St. Seattle WA 98115 Competition Directory AC Pylon & Soarieg attere & other AC eaceest Soariegl Bold Face Below Indicates Chairmen Coetest Beard RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARDS CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tupelo Napennlle IL 60640 Detroit Balsa Bugs Club member Hardy Bro dersen used Weatherbird FAI Powership towin 86 Pacific FFChamps New Zealand
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/12
Page Numbers: 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137
COM PETITWIttI NE WSLETTEt7 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 SAMUEL MORSE DRIVE Thanks Hungary following letter received AMA Executive DirectorJohn Worth thought should shared AMA membership letter dated Buda pest Hungary August 27 1986 Dear Sirs thank sincerely kind assistance given us directly indirectly organization Control Line World Championships 1986 has new prove friendship established through sports does know bor ders delegates both Mr Don Jehlik Mr Mac Henry have accomplishing outstanding work deserved great est appreciation within best modelists country also among best sportsmen participating foreign countries have got acquainted two outstanding personalities can con sidered example world modelists thank also activity Dr Laird Jackson has resolved difficult situations modesty knowledge patience together colleagues jury wish good health lots successes activity done inter ests modeling best sports regards Yours sincerely s lstvan Gombocz Secretary-General H ungarian Association Modelers Indoor Contest Board Final Ballot Easy B Props Indoor Contest Board has reached unanimous decision interpretation Section 81i 1986-87 AMA rule book section shall interpreted follows acceptable use material other wood propeller blades propeller spar 1 wire propeller shaft adhesive assembly No gadgets kind such includ ing variable pitch variable diameter mechanisms permitted part propeller Socketed propeller hubs permit blade replacement manual pitch adjustment acceptable As stated August 1986 issue page 113 pertained same subject interpretation enforced im mediately US FAI Pylon Team Selected recently-concluded team finals meet following three pilots se lected US F3D RC Pylon Racing team Dub Jett Humble TX Brian Rich mond Orlando FL David Shadel Carlsbad CA callers Bruce Richmond Dallas TXcalling Jett Richmond Jim Shinohara Chula Vista CAcalling Shadel team manager Bob Wallace Avon CT World Championships will held Melbourne Australia April 16-20 1987 Supporters wish accompany team must pay entry lodging fees total ing 500 Swiss Francs Competition Dept atAMA HQ byjanuarys 1987Travel arrangements supporters must made separately AMAs travel agent Nino Dironza Americana Fairfax Travel 419 John Marr Dr Annandale VAQ2003 telephone 703/ 471-0105 703/353885 will able arrange travel whi zh will coordinate team itinerary AI Soaring Team Selected recently-concluded team finals meet following three modelers selected US F3B RC Soaring team Steve Work Albuquerque NM Richard Spicer San Jose CA Steven Lewis Santa Clara CA alternate member Larry Jolly Santa Ana CA team man ager Lynn C King Boulder Creek CA Enthusiasts wish accompany team World Championships Osna bruck Germany July 24-August 2 1987 must pay supporter fees May 1 1987 Contact Competition Dept AMA HQ further information Rule Book Corrections changes RC Sailplane classifica tions took effect January 1986 resulted identity problems within 1986-87 AMA rule book Page 66 rule book contains correct RC Sailplane clas Continued page 137 Note Technical Director W Bob Underwood much progress can life span individual absorb reaching point brain registers system overload us have celebrated halfcentury along Academy can recall days building orchestrated number hours took glue dry Today stand middle museum Reston recall sights sounds smells days head home uncork container cyanoacyrlate virtually build model evening Mylar plastics exotic fibers myriad other refinements abound wonder products advances state art find necessary become chemist just paint model find hopefully through painful experience materials often will react adverselywith another create model resembles bison moulting season Radios bundles switches electrics develop great gobs power gulp huge hunks juice designs never should have flown stagger mind does end course doesnt end Nor does ourcapacityto assim ilate advancements use advance hobby/sport too must consider ability help pioneer unknown frontiers scientific Continued page 137 National Records following National Records have processed during month September RC SailplaneClass Duration Junior 1 :2832 George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 Alti tude Junior3021 2 ft George L Rodri guez 8/27/86 RC SailplaneClass B Duration Junior 1:2832 George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 Du ration Senior4513 Ernest Chiles Ill 6/25/86 RC SailplaneClass C Duration Junior 1:2832 George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 Closed Course Distance Senior07 km Ernest Chiles III 6/29/86 Altitude Junior 30212 ft George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 RC SailplaneClass D Duration Junior 1:2832 George L Rodriguez 8/27/86 Closed Course Distance Senior07 km Ernest Chiles III 6/29/86 December 1986 131 ADA RESTON VA 22090 1988-89 Rules Proposals rules proposals printed next few pages represent proposals received AMA HQ cutoff date submittals next step will Initial Vote various Contest Boards Initial Vote ballots must post marked no later December 1 1986 Modelers wishing make known feel ings against proposals should get touch AMA district Contest Board member right away purpose Initial Vote weed out proposals arejudged unsuitable further consideration Final Vote will occur next year determine surviving proposals will formally adopted inclusion 198889 AMA Official Model Aircraft Regulations rule book results Initial Vote will printed March 1987 issue Unassigned Proposals following events awaiting assignment specific Contest Board * Joe Beshar establish new provisional event called AMA Vintage event combining Free Flight Radio Control models designed kitted published prior December 31 1942 Glenn Gresens establish new provisional event RC Duration purpose event provide competition areas space conventional free flight available Con test procedures have tested Old Timer events held Society Antique Modelers Donald MulliganTo create newcategorywithin Radio Control replicas models designed flown Free Flight competition priorto 1951 *Indicates new events extensive rewrite existing events Due unprecedented number magazine space restrictions cannot printed entirety Model Aviation complete copy contact Competition Depart ment AMA Headquarters Please indicate proposal required using proposal number Electric Proposals ELC-88-2 WS Blanchard establish unified rules Electric model airplane competition include events listed Class Free Flight Class B Free Flight Class Control Line Speed Control Line Precision Aerobatics Radio Control Class Sailplane Precision Duration Radio Con trol Class B Sailplane Precision Duration Radio Control Class B Sailplane Endurance Radio Con trol Class Pylon Racing Radio Control Class B Pylon Racing Radio Control Old Timer Texaco Radio Control ClassA Old Timer pre 1960 Radio Control Class B Old-Timer pre 1960 Radio Control Precision Aerobatics Radio Control Sport Scale General Proposals Gen-88-1 John Thompson eliminate Senior age classification Section 5 page 6 change word ing Contestants under 16 years age classified Juniors Contestants 16 older classified Open fliers Records segregated Junior Open depending age classifica tion contestant time record established Executive Council jurisdiction GEN-88-2 Robert Underwood emphasize Contest Directors responsibility determine contestants eligibility Change last sentence Re sponsibilities page 1 read AMA sanctions exist promote national standardseach CD will make special effort AMA events determine contestant eligibility checking current AMA and/or FAt stamp enforce rules Combined Executive Council Contest Boards jurisdiction Add section 4page 6 shall include checking current FAI stamp required phase FAI Team Selection event partici pation Executive Council jurisdiction CEN-88-3 Underwood define period time included sanction Add 22 pageS definition AMA sanctioned event shall understood include period time Contest Director appointed representa tive attendance named site days listed sanction Executive Council jurisdiction GEN-88-4 Underwood clarify model identifi cation Change first sentence section 4 page 8 read models entered rulebook compe tition events excepting Indoor Scale models shall d 42 page 8 See AMA Safety Code rules identification models flown other official AMA rule bookevents Contest Boards jurisdiction GEN-88-5 Underwood allow officials file protest Change first sentence section 18 page 7 read Protests concerning conduct meet record trial will considered presented writing contestant official event ombined Executive Council Contest Boards jurisdiction GEN-88-7 Kevin CollinsToaddan overalisilencer code Add new section 9 page 8 General 9 Silencers model aircraft operated internal combustion engines larger 0051 cu must equipped effective silencers FAI events governed FAI Sport ing Code Contest Boards jurisdiction BC Aerobatics Proposals RCA-88-2 Michael Harrison simplify classes combining Expert Masters create new fixed pattern called Open RCA-88-1 Harrison drop point accumulation forOpen class old combined Expert-Masters 88-2 approved RCA-88-3 Harrison Retracts allowed Sports man Class RCA-88-4 Harrison require Advanced Expert Masters meet sound level no louder 105dB lose 10 points per judge RCA-88-5 Harrison change Expert Pattern Maneuvers Open Pattern Maneuvers drop present number 19 page 45 Masters Pat tern Provides fixed pattern until new fixed pattern developed *RCA.88.6 William Kern establish new pro visional event RC Model Sport Flyer Fun Fly addition current Club Team Fun Fly page 58 effort encourage sport fliers through use event combines elements scale craftsmanship flying RCA-88-7 Robert Wornell allow docted fans maximum single engine size 85 cu dis placement 13 cu multi installations compete Pattern RC-88-8 Ronald Hesselbrock change ma neuvers Expert Class total number would increased 15 current 12 1 Avalanche 2 Half Reverse Cuban Eight 3 Slow Roll 4 Stall Turn right left wind correction 5 Square loop four 1/2 rolls 6 lmmelmann turn 7 Three outside loops top 8 Half roll half square loop 9 Top Hat 1/2 rolls 10 Stall Turn 1/2 roll uplineand downilne 11 Four Point Roll 12 Humpty Bump 13 Double lmmelmann 14 Double Humpty Bump 15 Two Rolls opposite directions inverted RCA-88-9 Hesselbrock change maneuvers Advanced class 1 Half Reverse Cuban Eight 2 Slow Roll 3 Stall Turn right left wind correction 4 Top Hat 1/2 rolls 5 lmmelmann Turn 6 Three Outside Loops top 7 Half Roll Half Square Loop 8 Double lmmelmann 9 Stall Turn 1/2 roll uplineand downilne 10 Four point roll RCA-88-1O Hesselbrock delete Master Class RC Pattern section rule book stated class has lost popularity few contests offering *R 88 12 Glenn Carter An extensive rewrite RC Sport Aerobatics rules Events 411 412 413 involves deletions additions re wording current rules RCA-88-13 Russell Knetzger allow normaliz ing scores flyoff rounds determine winners Event 406 making either nor malizing flyoffs mandatory Page44-RC Pattern 13 Determiningthewinner Add lieu above method determining winnerand other places class Contest Director may choose FAI F3A process flyoff rounds and/or normalizing scores des cribed Event 406 item 9 Classification pro vided intent advertised advance submitted majority vote contestants class prior start flying use normalizing contest need necessarily use flyoff rounds vice versa RCA-88-14 Knetzger give greater weight flight track aerobatic model over plane attitude Page 45-46 Precision Add new paragraph read straight lines both hori zontal vertical will graded track projected bythe model Changes attitude model maintain straight track will reason downgrading maneuver RCA-88-15 Knetzger revise suggestions RC judges concerning two minor downgrades should put maneuver score down toat least 8 Page 46D Judging Individual ManeuversAdd new sentence 4th paragraph read availability whole 1/2 points will aid judge downgrading major minor de fects Add new 2nd sentence 5th paragraph read slightest defect should result down grading least 1/2 point Make present 2nd sentence 3rd modify read two minor no ticeable defects should result downgradingto least 8 severe defect should put down 7 6 should combination three four minor defects RCA-88-16 Knetzger clarify mandatory zero landing outside runway Page 49 RC Pattern Landingadd first para graph Landingarea runway normally defined area beyond AMA taxi flight line areas defined page 130 paved orin grassed landing fields closely mown surrounding area cases paved mown area quite extensive contest manage ment may define mark lesser runway limits either width length both RCA-88-17 Knetzger delete mandatory zero landing outside runway companion RCA-88-1 6approval will negate other RCA-88-18 Knetzger delay mandatory ad vancement Novice Sportsman end calendar year rather immediately RCA-88-19 Charley Reed change Expert Class maneuvers Open RCA-88-2 passed K Factor 1 Takeoff u1 2 Figure M 1/4 rolls uS 132 Model Aviation 3 Cuban 8 d2 4 Double lmmelmann u2 5 Slow Roll d3 6 3 Reverse Outside Loops u4 7 4 Point Roll d4 B Square Loop w/1/2 rolls leg u .. 5 98 Point Roll d4 10TopHatu3 11Reverse Knife Edge Flight d4 12Triangular Rolling Loop u4 13Landing u1 RCA-88-20 Reed change Advanced Class ma neuvers Takeoff u 2 Non Rolling Figure M u 3 Cuban 8 d 4 Double lmmelmann u 5 4 Point Roll d 6 3 Reverse Outside Loops u 7 Slow roll d 8 3 Inside Loops u 9 3 Horizontal Rolls d 10 Square Loop u 11 Knife Edge Flight d 12 Landing Scale Proposals SC-88-1 D Lindley Peanut Events 501 505 consider two additional characteristics model compared full-scale Add present score sheet under Scale Score Judging Criteria Wing outline point values 3 scale 2 slightly out scale 1 grossly out scale 0 no 3 view J Fin outline use same values above SC-88-2 John Guenther Events 501 505 change FF Peanut Scale Indoor Outdoor provisional official status SC-88-3 Nicholas Mango CL Event 508 509 change single-engined weight limit 20 lbs same multi-engined both Sport Precision *SC.88.4 Robert Guilfoyle RC establish provisional event RCARF Scale purpose event eliminate competition between factory built contestant built scale models three view required no static scores given SC-88-5 Australia Graves CL Event 508 allow light systems such landing lights beacons etc used option Onlyone lightoption may nominated SC-88-6 Graves CL Event 508 delete Lighting systems will permitted unlisted operation will receive consideration during scale judging SC-88-7 Graves CL Event 508 delete contestant must also demonstrate engine shutoff end flight qualify maximum points awarded SC-88-8 Graves CL Event 508 separate engine shutoff engine control can count option Engine shutoff must operate same full scale aircraft after landing throttle brought low speed SC-88-9 Russell Knetzger RC Events 511 512 513 514 515 517 518 make 1/2 points available RC Scale flight judging SC-88-1O Knetzger RC Events 511512 513514 515 518 limit number helpers state pilot may operate trans mitter controls pilot permitted helper during flight Two helpers may present during starting engines Once airborne no person other pilot shall operate transmitter controls Operation anyone else shall require disqualification flight SC-88-11 Knetzger RC Eventssll512513514 unify RC Scale RC Pattern safety require ments Page 79 RC Sport Scalereplace 21 61 page 43 replace 22 62 page 43 create new 24 same language 64 page 43 adding takeoff landings contestant may permission judges line director move onto runway SC-88-12 Knetzger RC page 85 replace Flight Judging Guide 424 Landing paragraphs 2 3 landing shall considered complete model has lost flying speed has completed 15 meters roll out stops evercomes first Within 15 meter roll outzone collapsed gear resting momentarilytouching nose shall grounds severe down grading flipping model onto its back shall zero SC-88-13 William Boss CL Sport Scale require multi-engined models diverse types power plants glow electric glow jet etc have demonstrate power plants used contributing significantly models per formance judges contestant agree method demonstrating before first attem Pt SC-88-14 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 state contestants declaration will count total allowable number pages documentation SC-88-16 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 permit use larger three view drawings maximum 24 x 36 SC-88-15 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 change number pages documentation allowed 6 8 SC-88-17 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 change deletion two pages documenta tion plastic model used proof-of-scale page SC-88-18 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 delete paragraph 74 thereby eliminate time limit completion flight Starting times still maintained SC-88-19 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 eliminate Touch Go 20 point flight option removing words Touch Go paragraphs 83 91 92 SC-88-20 Boss CL Sport Scale Event 509 officially allow use removable lead-out guides need place static judging SC-88-21 Boss CL Precision Event 508 Same SC-88-1 3 SC-88-22 Boss CL Precision Event 508 bring flap operation line full scale aircraft Lowering raising flaps must performed independent nonproportional throttle con trol function obtain maximum points SC-88-23 Boss CL Precision Event 508 allow operations such folding wings opening closing canopy etc typical prototype air craft done prior takeoff Present rules confine operations models official flight SC-88-24 Boss CL Precision Event 508 elimi nate Engine Starting Bonus use electric starters possible use electric motors power deem bonus questionable SC-88-25 Boss CL Precision Event 508 elimi nate waiver dummy pilots deleting sentence starting Models built prior Jan uary 11980 SC-88-26 Boss Unified ScaleJudging Regulations Same SC-B8-20 SC-88-27 Boss Unified ScaleJudging Regulations set limit number pages docu mentation static judging Precision models Limit 25 pages material toa maximum size 11 x 14 except three views may size up 24 x 36 Three view will count page declaration will counted part 25 pages SC-88-28 DR Platt RC CL Sport Giant Events 509 511 512 513 514 define howa model may displayed forstatic judgingDuring static judging parts model may displayed position eg canopy open flaps lowered doors opened etc Parts will fly model eg steps ordinance will carried clocks etc may added static judging judges may request re-configuration during judging match 3-views eg canopy closed etc SC-88-29 Platt RC Sport Giant Events 511 512 513 514 define what constitutes attempt official flight Rule addition section 9 allows two attempts official flight Flight attempt model does become airborne model becomes airborne flight official Time score cancelled event attempt SC-88-30 Platt Rubber Scale Indoor-Outdoor Eventsso3 507Toraiseflyingpointlimittomatch static point limit rule 54 change 90 100 SC-88-31 Platt RC Scale Flight Judging Guide change name maneuvers described section 421 Unassisted ROG Take off SC-88-32 Platt CL RC Sport Giant Events 509 511 512513514 Unified ScaleJudging Regulations clarify meaning 3-view draw ings stating drawings three views also acceptable SC-88-33 Platt CL RC Sport Giant Events 509 511 512 513514Todelete rule 53 effect allow cockpit detail count during static judging SC-88-34 Platt CL RCSport Events 509511 512 513 514 allow painting plastic kits used part documentation static judging SC-88-35 Platt CL RC Sport Events 509511 512 513 allow weight limit same single engined models multi-engined Change read Models shall weigh no 20 lbs ready flight except fuel SC-88-36 Platt CL RC Sport Giant Events 50951151251 3514Toincreasethenumberof pages allowed documentation 6 8 SC-88-37 Platt CL RC Sport Giant Events 509 511 512 513 514 award bonus original design model original design contestant bonus equal 10% craftsmanship score achieved shall added craftsmanship score order qualify bonus original plans other substantial proof origin design required Conversions models built plans available commercially re-sized quality Replaces present rule requiring list purchased parts SC-88-38 Claude McCullough RC Sport Events 511 512 513 use same weight limit single multi-engined aircraft Models shall weigh no 20 lbs ready flight except fuel SC-88-39 McCullough RC Precision Event 515 Same SC-88-38 SC-88-40 McCullough RC Precision Event 515 apply same engine formula Precision currently applies RC Sport Scale see 27 page 79 Rule Book SC-88-41 Platt RC Precision Event 515 re instate RC Precision Scale appeared 1980 Rule Book plus tie-breaker rule indicated RC Precision Scale 3 page 82 Approval would replace current Event 515 SC-88-42 Platt Outdoor Rubber Event 507 clarify rule 4 adding 44a statement Note airfoil section wing may non-scale penalty SC-88-43 Randal King RC Scale Helicopter Event 518 change method scoring page 81 paragraph 9 case 1 flying round total score shall one-half static score ad case two 2 flying rounds final score shall one-half static score plus average flight score December 1986 133 SC-88-44 King RCScale Helicopter Event 51 8To change required maneuvers create realistic flight schedule Replace current flight maneuver schedule p8litem 7 follow ing 1 15 second hover 45 degree climbout 2 Rectangular traffic pattern 3 Translational landing 4 360 degree flyaround 5 Freestyle scale flight 2 mm maximum Also scale maneuvers shall commence end helipad #4 RC Soaring Proposals SO-RB-i Barry Kurath Class Handlaunch Event 441 eliminate 1-1/2 meter limit handlaunch wingspan deleting paragraph 311 SO-88-2 Douglas Dorton Launch Equipment add present paragraph 9 p 66 Winch systems will have maximum line length 600 meters turnaround located no 300 metersfromthewinch Release theaircraft pilots helpers hand must occurwithin 3 meters winch Hi-Start systems can combination elastic line stretched length launching cannot exceed 300 meters 50-88-3 Gary Frost Soaring general increase safety adding warning device sailpianes indicate approach silent aircraft New sec tion read RC Gliders Free Flight models weighing ounce de scending power must equipped device audible above surrounding noise level will automatically activated anytime aircraft comes within 50 feet solid object Indoor Proposals IND-88-1 James Fiorello add additional category supplemental Hand Launch Glider persons over 55 years age tND48-2 Dan Domina add Section 14 Steering Model page 16 Steering shall limited AMA events three 15 second periods periods may consecutive 45 second steer permitted IND4S-3 Domina combine Hi-Tech wood classes hand launch glider Change word ing item 5 p 17 read Except natural flexing rigid geometry wings required no folders parawings etc IND-88-4 Domina change item 12 page 16 allowing 20 seconds instead 10 hung model free itself Also add balloon pole etc may used dislodge hung model purpose flight continuation IND-88-5 Domina Event 202 require Intermediate Stick models weigh least 15 grams IND-88-6 Douglas Barber Event 206 set minimum weight Easy B model 1 gram IND-88-7 Barber Event 206 remove re striction dictates paper covering Easy B models Page 15 82a read Easy B model shall monoplane covered com merciallyavailablematerialsoldinsheetform excludes microfilm IND-88-8 Barber Event 206 add reinforce ment restrictions Easy B Pages 15-16 add 82J structural framework Easy B model shall entirely wood adhesive sembly Reinforcement allowed means no boron carbon fiber keviar etc IND-88-9 Barber Event 206 allow bracing Easy B models Change page 15-16 82H read shall no bracing model Contest Board interpretation would also deleted IND-88-1O Barber Event 208 change name event 208 Novice Pennypiane Limited Pennyplane IND-88-11 Richard Doig Event 205 add windshield/window requirement Manhattan Page 16 93 add transparent covering used fuselage windshield windows must outlined contrasting color IND-88-12 Doig Event 206 allow use plastic coveringon Easy B models Page 15 82a replace Easy B model shall mono plane covered commercially available solid material such paper plastic film Micro film allowed IND-88-13 Doig Events 212 213 combine single class no material restrictions Page 17 paragraphs 5 b eliminated replaced Construction surfaces shall remain fixed except changes camber incidence due natural flexing surfaces Folding wings mechanically actuated inci dence changes strictly prohibited IND-88-14 Doig Events 201 202 204 205 206 207 208209210211 clarifyjudgingthe end flight Page 16 item 12 replace first sentence following Hand launched events Time starts instant model launched hand ends model comes rest floor building interpreted mean belly down model jettisons parts Any model landing gear permitting taxi after touchdown shall allowed enter hand-launched events b ROG events Time starts instant model re leased takeoff including takeoff roll ends model touches floor building model jettisons parts c events continue present material ginning obstruction met IND-88-15 Doig Event 206 make official May 31 1986 interpretation concerning Easy B propellers Page 16 add 82i ac ceptable use material other wood propeller blades spars 1 wire forthe propeller shaft adhesive assembly No gadgets kind such variable pitch v4riable diameter mechanisms permitted part propeller IND-88-16 Kevin Collins events eliminate Junior Senior Open classifications Free Flight competition establish Novice Expert competition purposes Add new section 16 page 9 Contestant Classification expected en try large enough event two contestant classifications Novice Expert may used based skill level participant event entered Honor system fliers reputation separated events used deterrrsne suitability Novice classification Age class ifications used AMA national record purposes Contest Directors decision shall final RC Racing Prcb RCR-88-1 Gail Jacobsofl LYOM 4Z ltow substitute needle valves Isi Qis~r s needle valv ta s following word exckidln &2 CR-88-2 JacobsQ1 Rnt 422 change number engine asaNablO certification competition Also deftrsOthetermnormal retail channels Replace parAgraph 43 Production p60 least 250 engines R/C carburetor venturi shall have produced madeavaulablethiough normal retail channels throughout United States supplier uniue engine event United States must maintain average inventory hun dred engines and/ora combination engines parts United States NOTE AMA defines Normal retail channels through letter written byJoe Friend subject Competition Engine Quali fication dated February 1983 two pages Refer ence should made letter engine qualification definition Normal retail channels RCR-88-3 Jacobson Event 422 indicate rules notification engine certification Replace paragraph 44 page 61 shall period 60 days date approved byAMA Racing Contest Board Chairman until use said engine contest Certification new engine will printed Competition Section Model Aviation magazine Special interest groups will notified mail includes change modification existing engine RCR-88-4 Jacobson Event 422 increase allowed engine size Quarter Midget Change paragraph 41 page 60 read Total displace ment shall over 35cc 2135 cu RCR-88-5WayneYeager Event422Todelete language relating use primary back-up aircraft paragraph 2 page 60 delete sen tence alternate back-up aircraft may used primary aircraft considered unsafe CD appointed official RCR-88-6 Yeager Event 422 reduce re quired number engines certification Change paragraph 43 read least 200 engines.. RCR-88-7 Yeager Event 422 define terms production normal retail outlet para graph 43 Add paragraph 43 p 60-61 term normal retail outlet may source consumer can purchase product price independent consumer Commercial availability shall construed mean available normal retail outlet previously described may include fabricating manufacturers wholesalers retailers mail order houses blue printers reworkers importers semblers second sources rule specifi cation normal retail channels throughout United States shall mean consumer within US has direct access source sourceswithin US will supply material normal retail outlet defined earlier RCR-86-8 Yeager Event 422 delete language prohibiting engine rework Delete paragraphs 42 44 46 47 pages 60 61 RCR-88-9 Yeager Event 422 change availa bility language engine usage Paragraph 44 page 61 changed readEngines approved contest usage after March 31 given year may used contest until January 1 following year RCR-88-1O David Latsha Event 422 reduce required number engines certification Paragraph 43 page 60 changed read 100 engines RCR-88-11 John Kilsdonk Event 421 clarify scoring system irrespective number planes heat race Add paragraph 13 page 60 1 33 scoring system u5at contests irrespective number airplanes per race ie contests two three plane heats flown 4 pt 3 pt 2 pt scoring system used cases three plane heats flown no position will receive 1 Pt Similarly two plane races used no position will receive either 1 Pt 2 Pt Failure finish will receive 0 pts RCR-88-1 2 Kilsdonk Event 421To eliminate inconsistent policies handle dead heats clear cut winner cannot de termined Add paragraph 13 page 60 1 344n event dead heat clear ~et decision cannot made particular pwi6so airplanes question position will refly other unaffeaSa will maintain scores odiaI~e airplanes reflown i4U owiqr O contention undetermined paIbA1 etid neither scores can bewore*afdtAShad received adverse ruling wflt heat race *RCR 88 13 Kilsdonk Event 41 establish procedure developing race matrix racing through assignment contestant numbers columns indicating numbers frequen cies RCR-86-14 William Hager Event 421 revise engine rules Section 411 page 59 delete parts subject rules regarding quantity source because engine manufacturers mayor may produce parts help 134 Model Aviation make up complete production engine Rechromed liners button bar stock heads permitted RCR-88-15 Hager Event 421 clarify engine alteration rule Section 41 page 5859 change sentence beginning Alterations shall limit ed ad Alterations shall limited parts produced quantities greater 500 units available commerciallyto anyone valid manufacturing company Parts thatthis affect piston liner rod Wrist pin keepers other parts must manufacturer engine being altered except set forth 411 RCR-88-16 Gary Hover Events 421 422 423 424 425 426 add new rule concerning al coholic beverages Alcoholic beverages shall allowed race course Any pilot com petition official consumes alcoholic bever ages during competition shall removed competition submitted emer gency proposal safety concern *RCR481 7 Hover establish new provisional event called Q-500 entry level event RC Racing Quickie event has flown number years throughout United States RCR-88-18 Hover Events 421 422 423 pro vide protective cages around race course officials Add new rule race officials race course including sideline judges shall enclosed sides top chain link equivalent material form protective cage starter shall located near possible lap counter cage once race has started submitted emergency proposal safety concern RCR-88-19 Hover Events42l 422423424425 426 develop plan attack emergency situations may occur during race compe tition Add An emergency plan addressing both major minor injuries shall presented competitors prior actual competition emergency plan shall include limited description official responsible implementating emergency plan desig nated emergency first aid location submitted emergency proposal safety concern RCR-88-20 Hover Event 422 align formula Quarter Midget engine part rule Delete sec tion 43 page 60 Add Engines must pro duction units assembled factory available production parts Engines parts must have produced quantitiesgreater 500 must available through normal retail outlets USA RCt-88-21 Hover Event 421 422 clarify certification engine availability Replace 44 Quarter Midget add 4124 Formula engines component parts shall cataloged engine manufacturer new engines and/or component parts may used competition least 60 days following formal written approval Contest Board Chairman shall no retroactive approvals Manu facturers applying approval required submit verifiable documentation availability proper number engines com ponent parts prior consideration approval RCR-88-22 Hover Event 421 clarify use alternate model 2 General page 58 follow ing sentence can use alternate model first model flyable add Once contestant has gone alternate model shall allowed reuse first model com petition Outdoor FF Proposals FF-88-1 James Fiorello add supplemental categoryfor hand launch gliderfor persons over 55 years old FF-88-2 Ernest Linn add towline glider event BA-ito current FAI Nordic A-i A-2 rules Add page 14 FF Towline Glider 5 BA-i specifications Maximum surface area wing stab projected 279 sq minimum total weight 508 ozs maximum length launching cable 1 64 ft 51 Towline pull test required 52 Circle tow will permitted 53 Number flights competitor en titled five 5 official flights maximum flight time 120 seconds Flyoff flight maxes would add 60 seconds previous max until max accomplished 54 Definition official flight flight less 20 seconds will attempt Five attempts per entry allowed 55 Definition attempt Launching devices organization launching shall agree current FAI rules unless otherwise specified herein FF-88-3 Gary Frost increase safety adding warning device approaching silent aircraft Add new section RC Gliders Free Flight mod els weighing ounce descend ing power must equipped device audible above surrounding noise level will automatically activated anytime aircraft comes within 50 feet solid object FF-88-4 Steven Bard Event 115 allow pro pellers P30 balanced Weight may added blade propeller purpose balancing weight must clear tape can applied way changes shape area propeller FF-88-6 Dan Domina establish provisional event Free Flight Catapult Glider rules similar Event 122 except glider shall have rigid wing Auto surfaces folders sliders Rogallo wings like prohibited modelshallhaveamaximumweightofi5 ounces Launching shall means catapult com posed 3 ft loop 30 pound test line attached rubber ioop made 3 feet 1/4 flat rubber rubber shall attached swivel atop suitably anchored 5 6 ft tall rod Four official flights allowed score best 2 four flights qualified flyoff unlimited duration event two maximum flights FF-88-7 Domina Event 113 define what engine equivalent Jetex 150 defined section 4 page 12 Add 4Commercial motor rocket engines defined NFPA 112-1982 motor rocket engines total impulse 062 6 5 Newton seconds types 1/2A B declared equivalent tothe jetex 150 Type model rocket engine used event aspects NARHIAA---NFPA Safety Code must followed flown New Jersey Massachusetts appropriate permits comply state law must obtained No special permits required other 48 states Mr Domina also states thatthe NAR-N FPA-H IAA Safe ty Code must added rule book FF-88-8 Domina Event 113 define two classes rocket powered models per current NAR National Association Rocketry practice shall Rocket Glider no parts may jettisoned BoostGlider power booster unit separatelyand safely recovered streamer and/or parachute FF48-9 Robert Underwood General define term category used reference free flight fields Add page 9 Outdoor Free Flight contest sites shall designated either Cate gory 111 orIl fields designation isto based size general layout field surrounding environs direction ve locity wind Contest Director will announce category designation prior start contest shall changed balance event FF-88-1O Leonard Bedford Event 115 modify existing definition P-30 propeller propeller should commercially available plas tic freewheeling propeller between 23 25cm diameter 905 984 inches Only following changes will allowed flashing may removed b balancing addition weight blade c enlarging hole propeller hub order accept larger diameter shaft and/or bushing cut metal tubing FF-88-11 Donald Hughes Events 110-111 establish category II Ill motor runs maximum times electric Replace paragraph 3 page 11 Motor run flights shall hand launched Category land II motor run shall 25 seconds 3 minute maximum Category Ill motor run shall 20 seconds 2 minute maximum Change paragraph 5a read motor run exceeds official category limits limits set Contest Director Change paragraph 6 read Number flights contestant shall allowed total six attempts make three official flights flight results maximum contestant may attempt additional flights break ties record pur poses flyoff flights hand launched Category II events motor run first flyoff flight shall 20 seconds 3 minute maximum second through final flyoff flight shall have motor run 15 seconds 3 minute maximum Category Ill events motor run first flyoff subsequent flyoff flights shall 15 seconds 2 minute maximum paragraph 61 unchanged FF-88-12 Kevin Collins events eliminate Junior Senior Open classifications Free Flight competition establish Novice Expert competition purposes Add new section 16 page 9 Contestant classification expected en try large enough event two contestant classifications Novice Expert may used based skill level participant evententered Honorsystem fliers reputation separated events used determine suitability fortheNovice classification Age class ifications used AMA national record purposes Contest Directors decision shall final Control Line Proposals CL-B8-1 William Zimmer Event 322 323 require safety reasons pilots circle 5 feet minimum radius Add 31 page 32 pilots circle 5 feet minimum radius shall clearly marked CL-88-2 Barry Baxter Event 325 allow abrasive surface leading edge combat model wings Delete paragraph 3 page 38. shall have artificial aids assist cuttingthe string streamer Such artificial aids include example wing fences tip plates protrude forward leading edge sharp rough de vices mounted near wing leading edge etc CL-88-3 Barry Baxter Event 325 change en gine starting procedures Paragraph 81 page 39 Match Period Delete sentence Either pilot pit crew may start engine aircraft may launched immediately after starting Add section FAI starting procedures found page 97 section 9 its entirety CL-88-4 W Zimmer Event 322 clarify Four Leaf Clover maneuver Change last sentence 1315 page 36 read last loop performed maneuver made complete vertical climb through center Four Leaf Clover Model recovers normal level flight CL-8B-5 Zimmer Event 322 clarify scoring attempted/incomplete maneuvers Add sec tion ii page 33 1 12 Attempted/Incomplete maneuvers Model enters starting point maneuver fully completed Attempted/ incomplete maneuvers shall awarded mini mum score 10 CL-88-6 Zimmer Event 322 eliminate required entry level flight 1/4 lap Outside Square Loop maneuver Change 138 page 35 last sentence read Model recovers normal flight level CL-88-7 John Thompson Event 312 reduce engine displacement 2135 cu ad dition minimum single strand line diameter would 01 6 pull test 35 pounds CL-B8-8 Thompson Event 311 reduce engine displacement 2135 cu addition minimum singlestrandlinediameterwouldbe 016 pull test 32G December 1986 1 8-9 Michael Anderson Event 321 crease maximum displacement Profile Car rier 3600 cu 4028 cu CL-88-1O Anderson Events 319 320 321 allow move contestant use model engine Add paragraph 14 page 30 142 Model/Engine restrictions Once model en gine has used contestant make official attempt event same model engine cannot used byanother contestant contest CL-88-11 Anderson Events 319 321 change maximum displacement allowed multiengine models Add paragraphs 31 331 page 30 4272 cu multi-engine models CL-88-12 Leroy Cordes Events 319 320 321To require pilot raintain forward motion through both low speed landing phases flight Add paragraph 12 page 32 pilot shall maintain forward counter clockwise motion respect ground throughout landing phase flight landing phase shall defined signal until completion landing Failure shall result loss landing points CL-88-13 Mike Pratt Event 322 revise line sizes models using 4 cycle engines Add section 4 page 32 Seventy percent actual displacement 4 cycle engines shall used determining engine category relative line size requirements Add section 5 page 32 Seven ty percent actual displacement 4 cycle engines shall used determining engine category relative pull test requirements CL-88-14 Peter Mazur Events 319 320 321 eliminate backing up during Carrier landings add 122 page 3233 after sentence ending does notattemptalandingaddEachactat backing up past arresting cables proceeding forward past arrest ing cables performed after crossing lap landing signal given shall con sidered landing approach contestant does attempt landing CL-88-15 Mazur Control Line General define penalty safety thong used events required Add section 4 page 18 end paragraph Failure use safety thong events required shall constitute foul CL-88-16 Marc Warwashana Events 319 320 321 require models maintain forward counterclockwise motion during entire flight Move paragraph 11221 page 31 paragraph 7 page 31 number 74 CL-88-17 Frank Williams create supple mental sport racing event can flown relatively inexpensive easily constructed models Models will profile construction employ maximum displacement 4028 cu NC Helicopter Proposals RCH-88-1 Randal King Events 431 432 re move helipad #5 Delete reference helipad #5 rules course layout page 64 Intermediate Scale maneuvers will commence end helipad #4 RCH-88-2 Reference SC-88-29 King Events 431 432 518 revise determination score two rounds flown Page 63 paragraph 14 change words best single flight read highest average flight score RCH-88-3 King Events 431 432 revise class advancement system Delete paragraph 18 page 63 replace following 18 Class advancement his/her first contest contestant may enter class his/her option Once committed certain class contestant will allowed move higher skill class expect noted 1812 move will come about two ways 1 voluntary 2 mandatory 181 contestant may promote himself volun tarily higher class time however once move made may change back lower class 1811 Exception contestant mayfly next higher class contest class offered committing permanent move higher class may fly lower class current rating 1812 Exception con testant may reclassified lower class contestant has written approval Contest Director District Contest Board Member AMA Vice President 182A contestant will mandatorily advanced through classes accumulation points class contestant will receive points according finishing place contest compete Con testants finishing third below will receive point contestant beat Second place winners will receive two 2 points flierhe beats First place winners will receive three 3 points contestant beats points received will determined Contest Directors report recorded contestants cumulative record 1821 Acontestant accumu lating exceeding fifty 50 points will auto matically advanced next higher skill level end calender year 1822A con testant may voluntarily advance next higher class upon reaching fifty SO points wait ing end calendar year 1823Time required toattain thegoals 1821 has no limitA contestants point accumulation does start over beginning new year continues until ever advancement goal reached 1824When acontestantentersanew class either higher lower permitted 1812 begins zero points 1825 contestant flies higher class provided 1811 will still accumulate points though entered own class RCH-88-4 King Event 432 revise Inter mediate maneuver schedule Change maneuvers 45 6 page 65 read 4-chandelle 5-Stall Turn 6-Translational landing Revise page 64 diagrams well RCH-88-5 King create new class sched ule maneuver between Intermediate FAI called Advanced total five minutes will allowed fly seven maneuvers helipad #4 consist Pilot Promenade Nose-in IS sec ond hover 45 degree climbout lmmelmann Loop Roll 540 degree stall turn andAutorotation Scale World Champs Flier Comments would never say didnt come back winners ninth World Scale Championships held July near Oslo Norway didnt come back firstplace team just experience gained trip enough ensure didnt feel like loser winning aspect Champion ships being able travel compete great group people team compatible anyone didnt have good time own fault Steve Sauger didnt break too things time shower head room key didnt hear familiarUh-Oh too times Jeff Perez fishing expedition special Norwegian fishhook yielded least what expected would would have flight gear needed flight line catalog case thing hadnt temporarily mis placed airlines common hear phraselts box time someone asked special tool fell victim Nats saw evidence eye sky Abels new video camera recorded everydelicious momentofthecompetition see Dan Dave Abel hobbling around shoulder lower other can now understand Traveling great people re acquainting yourself old friends past World Championships enough reward make trip worthwhile Cliff Tacie models competing years Championship some best Ive seen Its obvious precision crafts manship still important ingre dients competing F4C FAI RC Scale As team went over Oslo idea high-complexity-bonus good standoff scale model would competitive Whoops Wrong RC Team finished fifth place out 17 countries shining star Steve Sauger Stinson A-i TnMotor true precision-quality model earned him sixth-high static score Combin ing static solid flying Steve finished tenth overall Skip Mast received very respectable static C-130 Hercules flew well Ive ever seen him fourteenthplace finish myself low static took out competition start Savoia Marchetti SM-81and ended up twentysecond place Considering 47 competitors guess could say didnt too bad Just good hoped CL Team solid Jeff Perez coming through strong B-i 7 Flying Fortress finishing seventh place Ron Sears flew tried true PT-i 7 Stearman ninth place Julie Abel overcame low static score excellent flights finish tenth course Russians walked off first second third places way first-place team finish US Team fourth As RC need high static scores CLthat necessary element secure victory Once again Id like thank people helped make trip possible People like Sig Airtronics Scandinavian Air lines System Nino DiRonza Henderson Hobbies Skymasters Mid-Hudson RC Society Flying Tigers George South Tom McCoy Thanks also Helen Weberforthe embroidered book marks worked throughout championships Elsie Abel sewing patches ourjackets thoughtful initials inside Thanks especially Tony Ristuccia Nick Capriotti help atJ FK Airport seeing us off greeting us upon return arranging Al LaFamina tour through Pan Am maintenance facility JFK Hope havent forgotten anyone Norwegian Aero Club under expert guidance Narve Jensen did excellent job hosting Championships facilities appropriate com puterized scorekeeping exceptionally fast efficient hotel very com fortable food especially peas carrots great So once again whenever asked 136 Model Aviation Did win can answer con viction bet did Rule Book Corrections continued sifications Class AHand Launch Class BTwo-Meter Class CStandard Class DUnlimited Please note previous Modified Standard classification no longer exists copy rule book correct page 72Records respectto classifications match letter-designated classifica tions just listed addition inside front cover rule book correct Event Designa tion Numbers follows 441 Thermal Class AHand-Launch 442Thermal Class BTwo-Meter 443Thermal Class CStandard 444Thermal Class DUnlimited *445...F3B...Thermal Soaring *446..CrossCountry 451Slope Class AHand-Launch 452Slope Class BTwo-Meter 453Slope Class CStandard 454Slope Class DUnlimited 0455F3F.Slope Soaring 1987 Canadian Nats Canadian Nats will held July 1925 1987 week following AMA Nats Arnprior Ontario Canada site about 50 miles west Ottawa Technical Director continued recreational hobby/sport can help solve knotty aerodynamic mystery good can bring relaxation sense fulfillment participate good indeed IT IS GOOD Have told someone recently Elsewhere issue will find host rules proposals present rules-change cycle might part competition scene contestant Contest Director will want consider carefully Generally brief synopsis out lines change also un precedented number new events pro posed practical attempt includethecopyforsome22 neweventson pages have interest specific new events consult directions beginning presenta tion tell get copy complete proposal transmitter frequency-allocation identi fication labels have shipped manufacturers importers dealers indicated desire use Two sizes have produced smaller used directly transmitter larger end carton hoped warning labels will alert dealers users concerning proper use 72 MHz 75 MHz frequency allocations Please encourage retail outlets area watch new equipment CONTEST COORDINATORS I 6enjce Williams 347 Soothwick Ad Westfield MA 01085 II A Sobriso 87-26 88th St. Woodhaven Oveens NY 11421 RC Enest Nikoden, 407 Willow St Lvckport NY 14094 RC Bill Fy05 28 Femmood Dr Cotnmack NY 11725 Ill Nelson Goold 1944 S Idahe St Allentown PA 18103 East M Weisenbach 4588W 146th Cleveland OH 44135 West IV Warten Sondes 1, 8735 52nd Ave College Park MD 20741 Ac Ed Byerley 200 Coettoander Ceve Staffod VA 22554 V Ac Den Peck 1311 Cole Dr. NW Hantseille AL 35805 FF Wallace Johnson41 12 WhiteAcres Rd MoetgomeyAL361 06 CL Joseph Mead 1339 Reessaloer St Jacksonville PL 32206 VI RC Charles Gray 201 Halntan Saleer Ad Toot Haste 1N47803 AC Soenng Dale Pelkeniog 1039 College Ave #6W Wheaton IL 60187 CL W Bodejoch Jr 235 W Glade Palatine IL 60067 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Aay Halan 15 Happy Hollow Ad Wayland MA 01778 II Doog Barber 146 Stratton Hoose Maple Shade NJ 08052 Ill Walt Vanoorder 6669 Victory View Ln. Cincinnoti OH 46238 IV Don Soll 941 Kiwbetwicke Ad. McLean VA 22102 V John Martin 2180 Tigertail Miami FL 33133 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I George Higgins P0 Boo 482 North Pembroke MA 02358 II Bill Boss 7706 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Ill Laird Jackson 1025 Walnat St Philadelphia PA 19107 IV Roe McNally 6118 Bardo Ave. Springfield VA 22152 V Dane Hemstracght P0 Boo 171 Maneks Corset SC 29461 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Strack AFD 2 Hambarg Old Lyrne CT 06371 II Bradley Bane 60 Lake Ave Lyndonoille NY 14098 Ill Aady Klaiber 2021 Lakeland Ave. Lakewood OH 44107 IV Joe Boyle Jr 219 Shenandoah Ad, Hampton VA 23361 V Bonny Jeekies 31126 Aaines Ad, Memphis TN 38118 SCALE CONTEST BOARD I Irt Seal 52 Loegholm Dr Neobsa NH 03060 II Robert Clemens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14612 Ill Edward Wisser 1521 Sommit St MeKeesport PA 15131 IV Bob Korlsoon 2643 Marsh Ad. Wilmington DE 18810 V Deeld PleOt B940 NW 15th Ft Lauderdale FL 33313 AEROBATICS I Lance Marphy 29 Hightop Ci, East Hawder CT 06514 II George Berko 8 Bowdeo Lane Gleo Head NY 11545 Ill Ron Hesselbrock 6320 Bloeberry Hill Ca Cincinnati OH 45248 IV Stocey Millo Brookside 36ev 115 Charlottesville VA 22901 V John Foqoa 724 Diaee St. Niceville FL 32578 HELICOPTER I Ernie Hober 19 Beaver Park Ad Dancers MA 01923 II Horace Hagen 15 Parkway P1 Red Bank NJ 07701 Ill Bill CorPs 218 Vnnon Rd. Greenoille PA 16125 IV Robert F Harris 3 257 Estene Ad. La Plata MD 20646 V Tim Schoonard Walt Schoonard 2594 NOBT Otlando FL32804 RACING I Pete Reed 49 Anvil Dr Anon CT 06001 II Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave. Latbam NY 12110 Ill Dane Lotsha 1141 Colawbon Ave. Lemoyne PA 1 7043 IV Cliff Telford 7417 Arrowoed Ad. Bethesda MD 20817 V Gail Jacobson 2205 Britley Terrace College Park GA 30349 SOARING I Prite Bien 41 Saw Mill Rd Concord MA 01742 II Doag Stoat 2467 10 Bldg 3 Apt 6A Morris Plains NJ 07850 Ill Gene Shelkep 217 Eaclid Ave. Scotodale PA 15683 IV 9ob Champine 20S Tiptoe Rd Newport News VA 23606 V James Davis Jr. 1018 Macdale Laee Madison MS 39110 ELECTRIC I Nelson Whitman PO Sos 415 East Falmooth MA 02536 II Joe Beshar 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Ill vacant IV Woody Willard Blanchanl 1733 Beach Rd. Hanspnon VA 23664 V Robert Nelsee 380 San Jose Winter Haven FL 33880 Should wish purchase some labels stock may already have hand suggest contact Bob Underwood AMA Headquarters close month five lines truth TO HAVE AUTOMATIC CG WAS MODELER FREDS MOST FERVENT PLEA TOWARD THE NOSE THE PLANE FLIES TOWARD THE TAIL IT JUST DIES FACT FROM WHICH FRED CANNOT FLEE AMA December 1986 137 FF Jim Beonete 324 Helfenotein Ave. St Lools MO 63119 VII All esengn escept AC entire District leccept Michigeel Greg Seydel 3625 E lona Terrace Codahy WI 53110 AC Leon Cordy N4503 Highway 55 Chilton WI 53014 Michigee AC Wayee Yeoger 38235 Castle Rontolos Ml 46174 CL & FF Pool Smith 11112 Dill Dr. Sterling Hgts Ml 48077 VIII Randy Randolph P0 Box 271048 Dallas TX 76227 IX Mike Tallman 3014 Sochange Wichita KS 67217 AC George Hotter 6962 5 Lamar St. Lileton CO 80123 X Roll Ericksoe 7506 Widgeon Way Pair Oaks CA 95628 Horry Apoian 27704 Saddle Rd Aelling Hills CA 90274 Sooth Proek Gnmes 2241 Noah St. Honolalo HI 96816 Hawaii meets Xl Tom Cope 23262 55 57th St. Issaqoak WA 98027 AC James McCarty 18956 Marine View Dr. Seattle WA 98166 VI Charlie Sotich 3861 W 62nd Place Chicago IL 60629 VII Richard Doig 6 Canary Hill C. Pontiac Ml 48055 VIII Ralph Bad Teeny Boa 545 Richardeac TX 76080 IX Stan Chilton 300 5 Main Wichita KS 67202 X Claence Mother 3860 Ecochee Ave. San Diego CA 82117 Xl Andy Tagliafico 20801 NW Anode Rd. Portland OR 97231 VI C Robbert 1616 Meadowehorpe Av Laninglon KY 40505 VII James Sinton 4941 Wisconsin Ave N. New Hope MN 55428 VIII William Lee 3522 Tamarisk Lone Missoori City TX 77459 lx Michael Tallwar 3014 Eochange Wichita KS 67217 X Vic Garner P0 Bee 573 Liserneore CA 54550 Xl John Thompaco 1505 Ash Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 VI Chris Mateano 6575 Ginger Dr. St Jehe MO 63114 VII Bill Shailer 2317 Clawnon Aneeoe Royal Oaks Ml 48073 VIII Mark Valerios 1627 Overland Pass Sogarland TX 77478 lx Jerald Morphy 2432 Astren Dr Colorado Springs CO 80906 X Joe Norcross P0 Boo 65 Hanford CA 53232 Xl Kevin Collios 2320 Sahalee Dr E. Redmond WA 98053 VI John Goenther AR 3 Boo 261 Bordeo IN 47106 VII Cloode MeColloagh AR 1 Bos 487 Moetezowa IA 50171 VIII Baddy Itwie 922 Sondowo Le. DeSoto TX 75115 IX Dean Copelaod 7817 Seward St. Omaha NE 68114 X Bill Stroman 12218 Done St. Nerwalk CA 90650 Xl Eale Moorhead 1169 Fl St S Apt B Salem OR 97302 VI Charles W Reed 5408 Woodson Ad Raytown MO 64133 VII Brian Crossley 4740 Lorinda Dr St Pool MN 55126 VIII William Thomas 331 SE Aockwood Bartlesnille OK 74003 IX Loren Tregellas 3003 5 Everett Wichita KS 67217 X Craig Millet 25751 Coldbook El Toro CA 92630 Xl Charles Davenport 14415 SE 266th St Kent WA 98042 VI Bob Bellsomini 129 College Park Dr Crestview Hills KY 41017 VII Roy Diet 12450 Lansdowne Detroit Ml 48224 VIII Steve Mint 2 Bloebird St. New Orleoeo LA 70124 IX Ed Coo 8209 Linden Or. Prairie Village KS 66206 X Robert Gorham 23961 Craftsman Ad. Calabasas CA 91302 Xl Jerry Holcoeth 1010 NE 122nd Ave. Vancoaner WA 98684 VI Jim Goger 3727 Shepherd Lane Pt Wayne IN 46815 VII Waynn Yeager 38235 Castle Or. Bomalos Ml 48174 VIII Dane Layman 7515 Brooklesl Dr. Hoaston TX 77041 IX Sam Pisciotta 1525 Alesander Ci, Foeblo CO 61001 X Gary Hover 16016 Ave 288 Vinelia CA 932779757 Xl Roger Pierce 12308 219th Ave Ct E Bonney Lake WA 98390 VI Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Ln Hazel Crest IL 60429 VII Al Scidwore 5013 Dorsett Dr Madison WI 53711 VIII Poncho Morris 2715 Eastbrook Dr Mesqoite TX 75160 IX Ray Mann 2781 5 Garfield Denver CO 80210 X Jerry Krainock 5942 Whitsett #2 N Hollywood CA 91607 Xl Dane Joheoon 3526 NE 90th Ane. Portloed OR 97220 VI Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr AR 2 Floossant MO 63034 VII vacant VIII Kenneth Martin 13106 Newbrook Dr. Hossten TX 77072 IX Byron Blakeslee 3134 Winnebago Dr. Sedalia CO 80135 X vacant Xl Mitch Poling 1519 NE 98th St. Seattle WA 98115 Competition Directory AC Pylon & Soarieg attere & other AC eaceest Soariegl Bold Face Below Indicates Chairmen Coetest Beard RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARDS CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tupelo Napennlle IL 60640 Detroit Balsa Bugs Club member Hardy Bro dersen used Weatherbird FAI Powership towin 86 Pacific FFChamps New Zealand