COM PETI TW" NE WSLETTEK ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES ANNOUNCED conclusion Final Vote Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Scale Combined Contest Boards report ed chart form issue work has done two-year process updating adding revising AMA competition rules 1978-79 Remaining resolving anomalies contradic tions may have resulted vot ing plus editing may required consistency clarity no change intent Much work will done Boards chairman together Board members opinion commended hours spent dedication representing districts frequently face wide diversity opinions wishes given subject Plan 78 competition activity now report cant completely take place 1978-79 rule book significant aspects new rules shown de scription column voting charts items shown acceptable results column represent change 1976-77 rules applicable 1978-79 N defeated wont new rule book Free Flight Final Vote mistake pro posal 39 limit models Pennyplane event monoplanes omitted another Final Vote ballot being circulated 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW board cover point avoid other possible misunderstandings proposal 38 limit Novice Pennyplane event monoplanes being re-voted 38/39B accepted would limit both Novice Pennyplane event Pennyplane event monoplanes add provision flier may enter either Pennyplane event Novice Pennyplane event given contest both Related 38/39B additional questions being asked determine whether contest interpreted include Record Trials Radio Control Final Vote As shown double asterisks chart inconclusive re sults obtained several propo sals Board being asked vote again proposals fashion hope will produce positive results FINANCING NEEDED FOR COMBAT WC PITTING Gary Frost Pr Miniature Aircraft Combat Asan US about send its first official FAI World Championships Combat Team England next year due lack funds benefit pit person nel Im sure recognize what disaster would surely Continued page 75 wipJw -w WASHINGTON DC 20005 CALL FOR 4A CONTROL LINE MEET BIDS Clubs Contest Directors sponsors wishing have 1978 Control Line con tests considered Class AAAA rating should submit bids AMA HQ December 31 1977 bid should include supporting data 4A rating deserved Such data might include history event number geographical spread previous participants type value awards adequacy fly ing site events involved amount lo cal support manpower otherwise host organization others involved etc Following January 1 bids received will submitted various CL special interest organizations recommenda tions February AMA Execu tive Council Board Directors will consid er bids recommendations choose meets will granted 4A rating course action decided Executive Council its October 1 meeting need special procedure deter mining appropriate Class AAAA Control Line contest stems fact meets seeking status have events cate gories no national special interest organization representing CL categories other kinds events wish ing Class AAAA status procedures rule book paragraph 137 page 5 apply COMBINED CONTEST BOARDS FINAL VOTE FOR 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES FF Free Flight Contest Board CLControl Line Contest BoardResult AcceptableRC Radio Control Contest Boardof Vote N AcceptableSC e Contest Boardand IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIXXXITally 11 ARecord Applications Provide flier submit aFF AAAAAAN AAA record claim directly AMA HQ reliance othersRC AAAAAA AAAA MeuserSC AAAAAAAAAA36A4N CLANANNAA AAAA 1 2ARecord Flights After Contest Close categories lnvolv-FF AAAAAAA AAA ing series flights allow flights made after close ofRC AAAAAA AAAA contest provided least flights made duringSC AAAAAAAAAA37A 2N regular contest hours MeuserCL AAAAAA NNAA 14Individual National Champion Point Computation Score onFF AAAAAAA NAA combined age class basis PardueRCAAAAAA AAAA SCAAAAAAAAAA36A4N CL ANAANAA AANA 1 Category Championships Limit scoring half events inFF AAAAAAA AAA category maximum nine events PerryRC AAAAAA AAAA SC AAAAAAANA38A1N CL AAAAAAA AAAA Notes Proposals passing Final Vote Contest Boards margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA competition rules effective January 11978 blank box means no vote cast January1978 69 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARD FINAL VOTE FOR 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES Acceptable N Acceptable 4-C 0 4 C -i z C 0 u - 4 4 4 0-dl Co 0 -I C DL 45Contestant Classification Allow lower rank physi cal disability extended absence flying etc Friend** 45AContestant Classification Allow lower rank placing six meets Simpson** 12Twin Engines used allow up 8002 cu total displacement Hawks A 44 44 4 4 4 -r u-u N LJ 44 0 00 -i 044 40 44 - -i C 0 44 4 -4C 4 C 0 0-4 Z4 0 m t 0 4 0 4 44 Result Vote Tally 44Expert Pattern Eliminate Master pattern flownNA AA A A7A 4N both Experts Masters Friend221 50Flight Attempts Define allow two attemptsA NA AIIA8A3N FriendN11 49Starting Time Two minutes A jA Al NI N1 Al NI NI Al A7A4N itnate requir completion Straight Flight Out Procedure TurnAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON McGraw 41b/532-pt Roll Rename redefine Straight In-NAAAAAAAAAAA1OA iN verted Flight Friend/McGraw 41cAdvanced Class Fig M Change Double Stall TurnAANANNAANAAA7A 4N Friend 23Advanced Class 2-Pt Roll Replace 4-Pt RollAAAAANAAANAA9A 2N Worrest 54Collation Mandatory Zeros List together theAAJAAAAAAAAAi GA 1 N reasons mandatory zeros McGraw 46Landing Redefine Omit complete roll stopAAAANAAAAANA9A 2N current mandatory continuous sequence CarterA IA NNA AkXINA8A3N Starter ude rylon Kacing rules requirement starter check fliers position reai ly before giving signal release aircraft 24aNO Planes Limit two allow flight backup first judged unsafe Zink Al A A A A A A A A A A A AhA ON AhA ON 70 Model Aviation behind spectator line McGraw 4 4 C 4 C 4 ANNIAIA A9A2N IA N ABA 3N C 4 0 t 0 0 U 21 AManeuvers Additional modifications including 44mn14 flight nlnc fnr tha three A NNAAlA N A8A 3N C 0 0 6 25Prototype Requirements Limit replicas tull-scale d_propeller-driven aircraft Zink A A A A A Ail ON RC Contest Board Final Vote Cont 26cALead-Time Engines Require availability 60 days before use Yeager III Ill IV A N V VIVII VIII IX A A x XlResults A1OA1N 26eEngine Rework/Modification permitted ZinkAAANAAAAAAAAbA iN 26fCarburetor Must supplied specifically catAAANAAAAAAAAi OA 1 N aloged engine no mods throat spraybar Zink 26gEngine Inspection Procedures instigation byAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON another contestant CD Zink 26hAFuel Tank Pressurization Same 26h except forAAAAAAAAAAAAhA ON listing various kinds prohibited pressure Camarata 27aMufflers Require stock mufflers specified local rules ZinkAAAAAAAAAAAbOA ON 27bExhaust Extractors Require 14s slot usedAANAAAANAAA8A 2N Zin k 28Accessories Eliminate accessory rule 406 ZinkAAAANAAANNNA7A 4N 20Propellers Allow wood foxed-pitch two-blade PnIiinNNAAAAAAAANA8A3N selagesradius OT cfleek cowls anaA NA A A NA A9A 2N canopy outermost surface cross-sections Yeager 30Fuselages New definition maintain scale-like char-AAAAAAAAAAAAhA ON acter 2 wide 5 deep Zink 31Weight Check completion heat ZinkAAANAAANAANA8A 3N 24b/32Safety Inspection Adopt Form details ZinkAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON 4Starting Procedure Formal rules including round 1 start ing position draw point accumulation laterANAAAANAAAAA9A 2N rounds Camarata Starting Procedure Racehorse start OK preannounced** 33Starting Eliminate idle check before takeoff pro-NAAANAAAAAAA9A 2N hibit engine running nostarts Zink bOaIdle Require engine running landing eliminateNAAAAAAAAAAAi OA iN idle check before race Camarata lObIdle Landing must judged safe fast CD canNAAAAAAAAAAAbOA 1 N require idle demonstration Camarata 34Idle Eliminate idle-before race revised language idle landing half-point penalty failure ZinkNAANAAAAAAAA9A 2N 18Fuel Require organizer de-fuel planes between heatsNAANNAAANAAA7A 4N Yeager 35Fuel Require organizer both supply dis-AAAAAAAAAAAAil ON pense fuel Zink 36Race Procedure/Scoring Provision 2-mile 17 mile courses race-horse starting alternate methods cut penalties according course length same FormAAANAAAAAAAAi QA iN 1 long course automatic 1 point cut short Lontact contact another ZinkA A A A A A Ail ON 38Contest Advertisements Require state length course muffler reQuirements brand fuel Zink 14New Event Rules Adopt subject modification other orooosals Aberle A A A A N A AiOAiN A A A A A AiiAON C U Ce C 0 stock configuration Component parts must original NIA AININIAI Al AA NIAI A7A4N parts manufacturers factory replacement parts partsIII equivalent unreworked manufacturers replacementJJjIiii parts YeeI IIIII January 1978 71 C 0 U bO C Ce C 0 -v Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 blank box means no vote cast *Means additional description provided elsewhere **These pro posals being re-voted inasmuch construction original ballot produced inconclusive result RC Contest Board Final Vote ContI I II Ill IV V VI IVIIIVIII 1 4tI-ue rressure ny type fuel pressure system may used Aberle** l4fAFuel Pressure No pressurization fuel sys tem exceDt a** 14jFuel Limited max 50% nitro commercially pre-mixed CD option fuel may supplied contestants Aberle ** l4jAFuel Eliminate requirements Moffat** f l4jBFuel No max nitro fuel supplied contest management Simpson ** 141Wine Mm 200 scm ins area no deltas flying wo-Meter Class Adopt new class sailpianes projected span -pt limited two meters 78WAAANNAAANANA7A4N 3 opters Al j A Al Al NI Al Al Al copter Advisory Committee* RADIO CONTROL PRO POSAL DESCRIPTIONS 3Helieopter Rules New rules pro posed Helicopter Advisory Committee AMA FCC regulations governing contestant equipment model helicopter shall applicable event ex cept noted herein Safety consideration spectators event personnel partici pants shall primary importance 1 There shall no limitation types equipment fitted helicopter 2 Each contestant shall permitted two 2 model entries except Scale 3 All models shall subject safety spection discretion event direc tor and/or CD 4 Model designated No 1 may flown until disabled Model No 1 repairable flight time model No 2 may en tered no case will model No 1 re-en tered 5 The contestant must notify event director CD enters model No 2 6 Models judged unflyable due crash must reinspected prior re-use 7 Dangerous flying poor sportsmanship will grounds disqualification 8 All maneuvers will commence end helipad 9 All maneuvers will flown proper sequence away spectators minimum three feet altitude will main tained maneuvers a Maneuvers seven through twelve 7-12 will flown combined unit will scored segmentally b All freestyle maneuvers selected will flown unit including landing scored segmentally Landing separate maneuver following auto-rotation 10 All contestants will have three minutes start helicopters time may used adjusting trimming long en gine started allotted time 11 All models will carried start ing point helipad No models will flown helipad pit area 12 Should flight aborted will considered official attempt upon com pletion two maneuvers 13 All contestants will permitted fly equal rounds time permits 14 Winning scores will sum two best scores 15 Novice contestants will fly maneuvers 1 through six 6five minutes flight time See maneuvers schedule Continued page 76 72 Model Aviation Tlxea u roll inverted Yee/Simpson/Moffat A1AINIA NIAIA AIAIN A7A4N C 0 U C 0 C 0 0 IFAKA- Al AlA IAIAI NI A10A1N j A N A A j A A10A1N AIAIAIA NIAIA AIAIA Ai OA 1N Clipper Cargo Payload Eliminate act vity CONTROL LINE CONTESTBOARDU C0 FINAL VOTE- g ~- 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES Result AAcceptable te C C N ptable O~O uoand y IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIXXXI 891AA Line Specifications Eliminate General SectionANAAAA AAAAA9A 1 N Pardue 240 Displacement Limits Fix limit international stan-ANAAA NAAAA7A 2N dard 6600 Cu cm 4028 Cu Perry 92CL Category Championship Add no 5 SpeedAAAAAA AANAA9A 1 N events may considered scoring Perry 53lrISr Requirements Require Jr Sr entrants fly mini-pipes SAC A8A 3N A1OA1N 82eTuned Pipe Ban Limit 65 D Speed constant diameterAANNA mini-pipes SACjJNNAAA7A4N 13Rules Rewrite Adopt Racing Unified Rules proposed advisory committee subject revisions other proposals 14Rules Kewrlte Adopt event rules Rat Racing Slow Rat Racing 1AA Mouse & 1AA Scale Racing Scale Racing pro posed advisory committee subject revisions other A A A A A Ail ON Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 two alternatives basic concept simple majority passes basic concept accepted 2/3 majority three alternatives basic concept ranked order desirability least total passes basic concept accepted 2/3 majority blank box means no vote cast January 1978 73 N AAAN j NAN j AAA7A4N -Tuned Pipe Ban Limit Y2A Proto Speed constant diAl A A NA1OA iN Aj A AA A A N AANAANAAAAAA9A2N 83Tuned Pipe Ban Limit Senior age fliers constant dia meter Y2 Pardue 0 U C U 3 C 5 A A A N A N A9A 2N CL Contest Board Final Vote Cont[iii iiiv vi [vii viii] IXXXii Results Exhaust Extension Limitation Allow constant di-A N A NAA IAA A I A8A2N 0 U 0 C 0 0 RAC 63Field Layout/Safety Change 20 circle 15 80 circle 77 also require pilots crouch just outside 15AAAAAAAANAAAi 0A 1 N ~circle during refueling Rozelle 1 9APit Stops Require refueling stoi 70-lap races andNAAANANAAAA7A 3N three 140-lap races Lambert 27Number Finalists Allow up 12 th finals chang number feature races six gInes Require major .AA facturer RAC/NCAC/CAN IA IA INA IA IN IN IA A7A4N oe 0 0 IretanKoiwinA A AA A A A10AON j2w go crosswise through fuselage RAC 3AStarters Allow spring-type starters Class RACA A A A AA A A11AON 3BEngine Requirements Change Class Ito Any current Sly produced reed valve engine integral tankA A A A NA A AbA 1 N McNally 21Control Lines Change minimum 010 008 A N A N A N N A7A 4N single-strand lines RAC 0 U z t outbe similarIIII some traditional military type also require appropriateA A A N A Nj N A8A 3N markings NCACIIII 67AOfficial Flight/Low Speed intractions ReorganizationAA AlAA IAl I rewrite advisory committeeAjAlNjA1 A1OA1N1 67BLow Speed Infraction Penalty Reorganization/rewriteIAA IA IAA AANAlAl AbA 1 NI ow or 74 Model Aviation 62Field Layout/Safety Change 20 circle 15 require pilot crouch just outside 15 circle during Rozelle o 9PIAt Stncp Flimintp hand-nn-eI U U 0 0 ana ii NCAC 50Profile Cockpits Require cockpit canopy area .Scc division between Classes A A AA A A AHA ON within 1 elevation line NCAC A1 Aj N1 Nj A1 Aj Aj A1 A1 Aj Af A9A 2N CL Contest Board Final Vote ContIII Ill IV V Vi VII VIII IX X XlResults 1 2170/73BProfile Class Bonus Points Provide awardAAANANAANNAA7A 4N o of 10 scale bonus points Perry U 68Bonus Points obtain require model color -5 similar military-type paint scheme addition otherAAAAANAAANAA9A 2N Zrequirements NCAC 74Multi-Engines Allow such models having up 72 cu inAAAAAAANAAA9A1 N total displacement Rabe jp FZprA arance Judging Eliminate separate headings substituteAAAANANAAAAA9A 2N overall appearance having following point ranges 0 550 20 points PAACXXXXXXXXXA9 U aneuver Descriptions Adopt FAI maneuver descriptions diagrams scoring include metric equivalents N A A N N A A8A 3N chart engines/lines specifications Trostle 43/43ARules Rewrite Adopt rules rewritten advisory committee including corrections kill definition subjectAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON revisions other proposals 42Builder-of-Model Rule EliminateAAAAAANAAAAA1OA iN 40ALine Specifications Provide special conditions up 1549 engines 01 2 ml multi-strand lines 25-lb A A A N A N N A8A 3N Sanders 5 0 E 0 U term period due line entanglement CAC 41Double Kill Use points accrued before double kill toAAAAAAAAAANAi OA 1 N determine winner instead rematching CAC 5 -o S 0 U 0 44Rules Rewrite Adopt rules rewritten advisory com mittee subject revisions other proposals A A A A A AhA ON Combat Financing Continued page 69 burden financial responsibility must shouldered everyone does fairly contribute responsi bility will light individual Miniature Aircraft Combat Association asks participate following plan contests have combina don Fast Slow FAI Combat Con test Director request extra dollar Combat contestant part entry fee program should start immediately end about June 1978 Send money MACA Treasurer Patty Sasnett 1443 McKinley Escondido CA 92027 marked FA Combat Fund Also special contests collections raffles other miscellaneous sources revenue appreciated much want team win January1978 75 28Kill Elimination Change kill counts 100 points does n- A A A A N A AiOA iN IA IA j Al N Al Al Aj Al AiOA1NI IA Al NI Al NI Al Al Al NI NI A7A4N SCALE CONTEST BOARD C -Jo- FINAL VOTE 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES z EZ f4jj o oz Result ofVote Acceptable - N NotAcceptable2 ooo 0~E UL U 2 00 Tally II Ill IV V VI VII VIII IX X Xl Rename CL Scale RC Scale respectively CL Precision ScaleAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON RC Precision Scale 1 ORC Scale Mufflers Require use muffler ducted fans andAAAANAAAAAAAi OA 1 N run instead ot winch tow Boucher Mufflers Rewrite clarify no deductions due mufflerAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON installation 24RC Flight Realism Award upto 10 ins scale-likeAAAAAAAAAAAA11AON flight Karlsson 10 or10aZveUWrS Drop Traffic Pattern substitute Realism Flight 1012211211121Ai 5 or beforeIAIAIAIAIAfAiAIAIAIAAIAilAONI -J U two flights MosesAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON 21Builder/Flier Requirements Restate section asAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON general rules Gretz [11 Powerplants Eliminate restrictions type powerplantsAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON ojScott Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 three alternatives basic concept ranked order desirability least total passes basic concept accepted two-thirds majority blank box means no vote cast EF TEAM PROGRAM FINALS QUAUFIERS Seven regional Semi-Finals current 1979 Free Flight Team Selection Program held September qualifying top fliers compete Team Finals planned Labor Day weekend 1978 list qualifiers below compiled Bill Bo gart behalf FF Team Selection Com mittee Bong WI Power Bob Mattes Dick Lyons Bill Roush Ken Happersett Hardy Brodersen Ken Phair Dick Covalt Nordic Bill Shailor Willard Smltz Tony Italiano Dick Lyons Bob McCarthy Wakefield Joe Macay Chuck Lotila Chris Matsuno Herbert Mieras Bill Kozak John Watters Marvin Bashaw Tulsa OK Power C L Davis Hank Spence Dub McCormick Nordic Ed Turner Don Chancey Wakefield Ron Roberti Bob Dunham Gene Post Pensacola FL Power W E Johnson Doug Joyce R Hull Nordic Andy Barron Harry Grogan J Bradley Wakefield R Hull Frank Parmenter Fred Pearce Joe Boyle Tacoma WA Power Keith Martin Nordic Ronnie Davis Marc Nagasawa Jim Thornberry Ted Stalick Bob Stalick David Lenderman Wakefield Bill Langenberg Ronnie Davis John Lenderman Galeville NY Power Bob Sifleet Jack Nix Carl Bogart Joe Boyle Dale Mateer Bob Gutai Frank Paulin Tom Kerr Dave Rounsaville Nordic Bob Hatschek Bob Gutal Art Collard Bob Huber Dale Mateer Wakefield Bob Sifleet Cliff Montplaisir Jack Minassian Denver CO Power Bill Lovins Don McGhee Bill Gieseking Nordic Gary Baughman George Batiuk Wakefield George Batiuk Ed Collins Taft CA Power Lloyd Decker Russ Backer Reid Simpson Lynn Decker Hulan Matthies Mike Achterberg Bruce Hannah Jr Doug Galbreath Ed Carroll Roger Simpson Nordic Jeff Livotto Gary Medley Jim Wilson Don Zink Lee Hines Val Sidlauskas Dennis Mihora Dick Myers Bob lsaacson Bill Xenakis Wakefield George Xenakis Jack Brown Dick Gildersleeve Phedon Tsiknopolous Tom Medley Bob White Val Sidlauskas Jim Quinn RC Proposal Descriptions Continued page 72 16 Intermediate contestants will fly man euvers 1 through thirteen 13seven minutes flight time See maneuver schedule 17 Expert contestants will fly maneuvers 1 through thirteen 13 plus self-selected freestyle maneuvers can completed three 3 minutes flight time cluding landing Total expert flight timeten minutes See maneuver schedule 18 Additional landing score will added auto-rotation landing Should score desired contestant must lift model off ten 10 foot altitude exe cute landing maneuver 19 Scale contestants will fly following maneuvers order a Fifteen 15 second stationary hover landing b Constant heading figure eight starting left land c 36Odegree fly-around starting left 76 Model Aviation Scale Contest Board Final Vote ContI II iii IV V VI VII VIII lX X XIResults 17Mufflers Require use muffler ducted fans elec-AAAANAAAAAAAbA iN C o tric motors exempted Gretz U19Qualification Flight/Contest Schedule Revised/rewrittenAAAAANAAAAAAbA 1 N s clarity Gretz U u20Flight Options Allow scoring non-listed flight func-AAAAANAAAAAAi OA 1 N -J tions up 20 points Gretz 18Scoring Revised/rewritten rules clarity GretzAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON 36FF Gas Scale Aircraft Eligibility Revised language conform A A A A A AIl ON rules Unified Scale Judging Meuser 34Aircraft Elieihilitv Revised language conform 0 0 0 o points MatherI1]tJ1I-.11I Ai lA ON 35Aircraft Eligibility Revised language conform withiiiiiiiiiiiT AhA ON] C ANAA AA AA AiQAiN AA1IiIII C 0 ~I~AAAAAAAAANAA1OA1N 7B also includes fuselage Learoyd --~ 28Alternate Rules Provide choice rules used MIAMA Club addition present rules MartinANAAAAAAAAAAbA 1 N 33Aircraft Eligibility Revised language conform rulesAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON Unified Scale Judging Meuser g* N~w~z 2Unofficial Flights Provide no-flight event foulingAAAAAAAAAAA Ail ON o by another contestant spectator etc Domina 0 ight Points Reduce max flight 90 secs ClemensAANAAAAAAAAAbA 1 N - d Five minutes flight time 20 Scale contestants will fly same equip ment static judged Should part aircraft damaged replaced portion aircraftwill re-judged 21 Scale contestants will present fol lowing materials helicopter static judging a Published three-view drawings b Pictures published otherwise pertaining color markings details better presentation better can judged 22 Scale entries will judged fol lowing maximum 25 points a Fuselage b Cockpit c Landing gear d Rotor systems e Craftsmanship f Finish markings 23 Scale winning points will sum best two flights plus static judging points 24 All maneuvers will judged 0-10 have additional K-factor multiplier indi cated 25 All models will have contestants AMA number affixed contestants discretion 26 Protests Protests will writing hand delivered event director CD immediately after flight contention protests will state specific infractionby made made signed dated protestor protests will settled using rules 27 Helipad Helipads will three feet diameter helipad will located fifteen feet ahead main pad wind third pad will located fifteen feet right main pad90 degrees wind HARLAN COPS IWO INDOOR POSITIONS recent mail ballot AMA Indoor Team Selection Committee has resulted Ray Harlan being named chairman committeeand also confirmation being manager US 1978 Indoor World Championships team Harlan Wayland MA takes over reins committee Bucky Servaites written committee voting should receive Most Im proved Flier Award 1977-78 team se lection program running award Richard Doig Dan Domina Bill Hulbert Richard Whitten Ron Williams MANEUVERS Group OneNoviceK-Factor 15 1 Lift offiS second hoverland 2 Lift offhover forward 15 feet-land 3 Lift offhover backward 15 feetland 4 Lift offhover right 15 feetland 5 Lift offhover left 15 feetland 6 Lift offhover constant heading figure eight starting leftland Group TwoIntermediateK-Factor 15 7 Lift offclimb 45 degrees 25 feet 8 One hundred foot straight flight 9 Procedure turnaway specta tors ninety degree left turn followed 27 degree right turn 10 Return flight same path No 8 11 Figure eight away spectators 12 Landing 13 Lift offstarting left fly 360 degree flyaround land fly-around 100 foot circle Group ThreeExpert Freestyle K-Factor 15 360 degree hovertail 25 360 degree hovernose 15 360 degree hovertail 45 degree low 25 Stationary hoverpilot circles 360 de grees around helicopter 15 Hover 50 feetturn 180 degreeshover back 25 Top Hat Fly 20 feet forwardclimb 20 January1978 77 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD z FINAL VOTE FOR 1978-79 COMPETITION RULESU - lt Acceptable-.~o- Acceptable~ ofVote y IIIIIIIVVVIVII VIIIIXXXI 52ACham pionship Points Individual J r/Sr/Op Championships scoring FF events exclude flyoff flightsAAAAAAA AAAA9A ON FF Category Championships count flyoff flights ecessary determining event winner Matsuno 3Optical Aids Allow/recommend use binoculars con-AAAAAAA AAAA9A ON sent flier timer Moore rnithoPter Definition Revision eliminate/diminishAAAAAAA AAAA9A ON C V 41111 IIdACI III events presently Cat l/IIand no site restrictionsAAA AA AA7 Boyle111 I I A8AONI 2Engine Run Timing Define engine cut-off instant lastAAAAAAAAA V rule book Norcross* 4Class D New class models engines 401 toAAA AANAAAAA8A 1 N 650 cu Isaacks NjN 42Exhaust Extensions Prohibit exhaust extensions PardueAAAN- ANAANAA6A 3N 37Unlimited Rubber Rename Mulvihill BennettAAA AAAAAAA9 AON 24Indoor Rubber Unofficial Flight Instead current unofficialAAA AANAA6A 3N flight rules substitute 1975 FAI rules Vallee 38/39CIndoor Novice Pennyplane Specifications Limit mono planes Meuser ** 38/39Elndoor Pennyplane Entry Limitation contest allow flier compete Pennyplane Novice Pennyplane both FFCB Chmn ** 27Outdoor Helicopter Class III Increase displacement limit toAA AAAAAAAA9A ON 36 cu G LeeI J 28Outdoor Helicopter Tasks Add fourth task Hovering20 PtsAAA AAAAAAAA9A ON max G Lee Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 blank box means no vote cast vote surrounded parentheses cast after deadline considered results *Means additional description provided elsewhere **To re-voted RC Proposal Descriptions Cont feet doing 360 degree turnfly forward 20 feetdescend doing 360 degree turn fly forward 20 feet 15 Chandel Climbing 180 degree direction change 20 Constant heading loop entering bottom50 feet diameter 20 Constant heading loop entering top 50 feet diameter 30 Vertical eight Ascending constant head ing loop followed descending con stant loopSO feet diameter segments 35 Loop 35 Roll 10 Stall turn 15 Stall turn 360 degree turn descend ing 35 Auto rotation landing 15 Landing maneuver must start least ten foot altitude separate auto-rotation landing must part freestyle selection 26aQuarter Midget Pylon Acceptable En gines Zink New definition engine shall complete unit ready run needing ly prop fuel starting voltage excluding glow plug exhaust extension gaskets head bolts crankcase bolts drive washer prop washer prop nut excluded parts subject rules regarding production availability 26bQuarter Midget Pylon Quantity Zink New definition least 1000 engines RC carburetors shall available through normal retail channels throughout United States FF Model Year Awards Anthony J Italiano chairman 1978 10 Models Year Selection Committee National Free Flight Society requests nominations outstanding models sent him quickly possible Nomina tions wanted following cate gories FAI Power Wakefield Nordic Out door Rubber Small AMA Power Large AMA Power Indoor/Outdoor HL Glider Speci alty Send nominations Anthony Itali ano 1655 Revere Dr Brookfield WI 53005 FREE FLIGHT PRO POSAL DESCRIPTiONS 29AOrnithopter Definition Meuser Substitute following 56 An ornithop ter model derives its propulsion solely flapping its wings parts thereof part wing fixed projected area flapping part shall less fixed part fixed parts must extend ahead leading edge behind trailing edge flapping parts model has wing restric tions apply independently wing wings shall substantially identical size shape relative areas fixed flapping parts excursion flapping parts projected area flapping part de termined position midway between its ex treme positions Horizontal stabilizing sur faces must extreme front rear model total projected area such surfaces shall exceed 50% toCon tinued next page 78 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/01
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COM PETI TW" NE WSLETTEK ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES ANNOUNCED conclusion Final Vote Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Scale Combined Contest Boards report ed chart form issue work has done two-year process updating adding revising AMA competition rules 1978-79 Remaining resolving anomalies contradic tions may have resulted vot ing plus editing may required consistency clarity no change intent Much work will done Boards chairman together Board members opinion commended hours spent dedication representing districts frequently face wide diversity opinions wishes given subject Plan 78 competition activity now report cant completely take place 1978-79 rule book significant aspects new rules shown de scription column voting charts items shown acceptable results column represent change 1976-77 rules applicable 1978-79 N defeated wont new rule book Free Flight Final Vote mistake pro posal 39 limit models Pennyplane event monoplanes omitted another Final Vote ballot being circulated 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW board cover point avoid other possible misunderstandings proposal 38 limit Novice Pennyplane event monoplanes being re-voted 38/39B accepted would limit both Novice Pennyplane event Pennyplane event monoplanes add provision flier may enter either Pennyplane event Novice Pennyplane event given contest both Related 38/39B additional questions being asked determine whether contest interpreted include Record Trials Radio Control Final Vote As shown double asterisks chart inconclusive re sults obtained several propo sals Board being asked vote again proposals fashion hope will produce positive results FINANCING NEEDED FOR COMBAT WC PITTING Gary Frost Pr Miniature Aircraft Combat Asan US about send its first official FAI World Championships Combat Team England next year due lack funds benefit pit person nel Im sure recognize what disaster would surely Continued page 75 wipJw -w WASHINGTON DC 20005 CALL FOR 4A CONTROL LINE MEET BIDS Clubs Contest Directors sponsors wishing have 1978 Control Line con tests considered Class AAAA rating should submit bids AMA HQ December 31 1977 bid should include supporting data 4A rating deserved Such data might include history event number geographical spread previous participants type value awards adequacy fly ing site events involved amount lo cal support manpower otherwise host organization others involved etc Following January 1 bids received will submitted various CL special interest organizations recommenda tions February AMA Execu tive Council Board Directors will consid er bids recommendations choose meets will granted 4A rating course action decided Executive Council its October 1 meeting need special procedure deter mining appropriate Class AAAA Control Line contest stems fact meets seeking status have events cate gories no national special interest organization representing CL categories other kinds events wish ing Class AAAA status procedures rule book paragraph 137 page 5 apply COMBINED CONTEST BOARDS FINAL VOTE FOR 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES FF Free Flight Contest Board CLControl Line Contest BoardResult AcceptableRC Radio Control Contest Boardof Vote N AcceptableSC e Contest Boardand IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIXXXITally 11 ARecord Applications Provide flier submit aFF AAAAAAN AAA record claim directly AMA HQ reliance othersRC AAAAAA AAAA MeuserSC AAAAAAAAAA36A4N CLANANNAA AAAA 1 2ARecord Flights After Contest Close categories lnvolv-FF AAAAAAA AAA ing series flights allow flights made after close ofRC AAAAAA AAAA contest provided least flights made duringSC AAAAAAAAAA37A 2N regular contest hours MeuserCL AAAAAA NNAA 14Individual National Champion Point Computation Score onFF AAAAAAA NAA combined age class basis PardueRCAAAAAA AAAA SCAAAAAAAAAA36A4N CL ANAANAA AANA 1 Category Championships Limit scoring half events inFF AAAAAAA AAA category maximum nine events PerryRC AAAAAA AAAA SC AAAAAAANA38A1N CL AAAAAAA AAAA Notes Proposals passing Final Vote Contest Boards margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA competition rules effective January 11978 blank box means no vote cast January1978 69 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARD FINAL VOTE FOR 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES Acceptable N Acceptable 4-C 0 4 C -i z C 0 u - 4 4 4 0-dl Co 0 -I C DL 45Contestant Classification Allow lower rank physi cal disability extended absence flying etc Friend** 45AContestant Classification Allow lower rank placing six meets Simpson** 12Twin Engines used allow up 8002 cu total displacement Hawks A 44 44 4 4 4 -r u-u N LJ 44 0 00 -i 044 40 44 - -i C 0 44 4 -4C 4 C 0 0-4 Z4 0 m t 0 4 0 4 44 Result Vote Tally 44Expert Pattern Eliminate Master pattern flownNA AA A A7A 4N both Experts Masters Friend221 50Flight Attempts Define allow two attemptsA NA AIIA8A3N FriendN11 49Starting Time Two minutes A jA Al NI N1 Al NI NI Al A7A4N itnate requir completion Straight Flight Out Procedure TurnAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON McGraw 41b/532-pt Roll Rename redefine Straight In-NAAAAAAAAAAA1OA iN verted Flight Friend/McGraw 41cAdvanced Class Fig M Change Double Stall TurnAANANNAANAAA7A 4N Friend 23Advanced Class 2-Pt Roll Replace 4-Pt RollAAAAANAAANAA9A 2N Worrest 54Collation Mandatory Zeros List together theAAJAAAAAAAAAi GA 1 N reasons mandatory zeros McGraw 46Landing Redefine Omit complete roll stopAAAANAAAAANA9A 2N current mandatory continuous sequence CarterA IA NNA AkXINA8A3N Starter ude rylon Kacing rules requirement starter check fliers position reai ly before giving signal release aircraft 24aNO Planes Limit two allow flight backup first judged unsafe Zink Al A A A A A A A A A A A AhA ON AhA ON 70 Model Aviation behind spectator line McGraw 4 4 C 4 C 4 ANNIAIA A9A2N IA N ABA 3N C 4 0 t 0 0 U 21 AManeuvers Additional modifications including 44mn14 flight nlnc fnr tha three A NNAAlA N A8A 3N C 0 0 6 25Prototype Requirements Limit replicas tull-scale d_propeller-driven aircraft Zink A A A A A Ail ON RC Contest Board Final Vote Cont 26cALead-Time Engines Require availability 60 days before use Yeager III Ill IV A N V VIVII VIII IX A A x XlResults A1OA1N 26eEngine Rework/Modification permitted ZinkAAANAAAAAAAAbA iN 26fCarburetor Must supplied specifically catAAANAAAAAAAAi OA 1 N aloged engine no mods throat spraybar Zink 26gEngine Inspection Procedures instigation byAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON another contestant CD Zink 26hAFuel Tank Pressurization Same 26h except forAAAAAAAAAAAAhA ON listing various kinds prohibited pressure Camarata 27aMufflers Require stock mufflers specified local rules ZinkAAAAAAAAAAAbOA ON 27bExhaust Extractors Require 14s slot usedAANAAAANAAA8A 2N Zin k 28Accessories Eliminate accessory rule 406 ZinkAAAANAAANNNA7A 4N 20Propellers Allow wood foxed-pitch two-blade PnIiinNNAAAAAAAANA8A3N selagesradius OT cfleek cowls anaA NA A A NA A9A 2N canopy outermost surface cross-sections Yeager 30Fuselages New definition maintain scale-like char-AAAAAAAAAAAAhA ON acter 2 wide 5 deep Zink 31Weight Check completion heat ZinkAAANAAANAANA8A 3N 24b/32Safety Inspection Adopt Form details ZinkAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON 4Starting Procedure Formal rules including round 1 start ing position draw point accumulation laterANAAAANAAAAA9A 2N rounds Camarata Starting Procedure Racehorse start OK preannounced** 33Starting Eliminate idle check before takeoff pro-NAAANAAAAAAA9A 2N hibit engine running nostarts Zink bOaIdle Require engine running landing eliminateNAAAAAAAAAAAi OA iN idle check before race Camarata lObIdle Landing must judged safe fast CD canNAAAAAAAAAAAbOA 1 N require idle demonstration Camarata 34Idle Eliminate idle-before race revised language idle landing half-point penalty failure ZinkNAANAAAAAAAA9A 2N 18Fuel Require organizer de-fuel planes between heatsNAANNAAANAAA7A 4N Yeager 35Fuel Require organizer both supply dis-AAAAAAAAAAAAil ON pense fuel Zink 36Race Procedure/Scoring Provision 2-mile 17 mile courses race-horse starting alternate methods cut penalties according course length same FormAAANAAAAAAAAi QA iN 1 long course automatic 1 point cut short Lontact contact another ZinkA A A A A A Ail ON 38Contest Advertisements Require state length course muffler reQuirements brand fuel Zink 14New Event Rules Adopt subject modification other orooosals Aberle A A A A N A AiOAiN A A A A A AiiAON C U Ce C 0 stock configuration Component parts must original NIA AININIAI Al AA NIAI A7A4N parts manufacturers factory replacement parts partsIII equivalent unreworked manufacturers replacementJJjIiii parts YeeI IIIII January 1978 71 C 0 U bO C Ce C 0 -v Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 blank box means no vote cast *Means additional description provided elsewhere **These pro posals being re-voted inasmuch construction original ballot produced inconclusive result RC Contest Board Final Vote ContI I II Ill IV V VI IVIIIVIII 1 4tI-ue rressure ny type fuel pressure system may used Aberle** l4fAFuel Pressure No pressurization fuel sys tem exceDt a** 14jFuel Limited max 50% nitro commercially pre-mixed CD option fuel may supplied contestants Aberle ** l4jAFuel Eliminate requirements Moffat** f l4jBFuel No max nitro fuel supplied contest management Simpson ** 141Wine Mm 200 scm ins area no deltas flying wo-Meter Class Adopt new class sailpianes projected span -pt limited two meters 78WAAANNAAANANA7A4N 3 opters Al j A Al Al NI Al Al Al copter Advisory Committee* RADIO CONTROL PRO POSAL DESCRIPTIONS 3Helieopter Rules New rules pro posed Helicopter Advisory Committee AMA FCC regulations governing contestant equipment model helicopter shall applicable event ex cept noted herein Safety consideration spectators event personnel partici pants shall primary importance 1 There shall no limitation types equipment fitted helicopter 2 Each contestant shall permitted two 2 model entries except Scale 3 All models shall subject safety spection discretion event direc tor and/or CD 4 Model designated No 1 may flown until disabled Model No 1 repairable flight time model No 2 may en tered no case will model No 1 re-en tered 5 The contestant must notify event director CD enters model No 2 6 Models judged unflyable due crash must reinspected prior re-use 7 Dangerous flying poor sportsmanship will grounds disqualification 8 All maneuvers will commence end helipad 9 All maneuvers will flown proper sequence away spectators minimum three feet altitude will main tained maneuvers a Maneuvers seven through twelve 7-12 will flown combined unit will scored segmentally b All freestyle maneuvers selected will flown unit including landing scored segmentally Landing separate maneuver following auto-rotation 10 All contestants will have three minutes start helicopters time may used adjusting trimming long en gine started allotted time 11 All models will carried start ing point helipad No models will flown helipad pit area 12 Should flight aborted will considered official attempt upon com pletion two maneuvers 13 All contestants will permitted fly equal rounds time permits 14 Winning scores will sum two best scores 15 Novice contestants will fly maneuvers 1 through six 6five minutes flight time See maneuvers schedule Continued page 76 72 Model Aviation Tlxea u roll inverted Yee/Simpson/Moffat A1AINIA NIAIA AIAIN A7A4N C 0 U C 0 C 0 0 IFAKA- Al AlA IAIAI NI A10A1N j A N A A j A A10A1N AIAIAIA NIAIA AIAIA Ai OA 1N Clipper Cargo Payload Eliminate act vity CONTROL LINE CONTESTBOARDU C0 FINAL VOTE- g ~- 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES Result AAcceptable te C C N ptable O~O uoand y IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIXXXI 891AA Line Specifications Eliminate General SectionANAAAA AAAAA9A 1 N Pardue 240 Displacement Limits Fix limit international stan-ANAAA NAAAA7A 2N dard 6600 Cu cm 4028 Cu Perry 92CL Category Championship Add no 5 SpeedAAAAAA AANAA9A 1 N events may considered scoring Perry 53lrISr Requirements Require Jr Sr entrants fly mini-pipes SAC A8A 3N A1OA1N 82eTuned Pipe Ban Limit 65 D Speed constant diameterAANNA mini-pipes SACjJNNAAA7A4N 13Rules Rewrite Adopt Racing Unified Rules proposed advisory committee subject revisions other proposals 14Rules Kewrlte Adopt event rules Rat Racing Slow Rat Racing 1AA Mouse & 1AA Scale Racing Scale Racing pro posed advisory committee subject revisions other A A A A A Ail ON Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 two alternatives basic concept simple majority passes basic concept accepted 2/3 majority three alternatives basic concept ranked order desirability least total passes basic concept accepted 2/3 majority blank box means no vote cast January 1978 73 N AAAN j NAN j AAA7A4N -Tuned Pipe Ban Limit Y2A Proto Speed constant diAl A A NA1OA iN Aj A AA A A N AANAANAAAAAA9A2N 83Tuned Pipe Ban Limit Senior age fliers constant dia meter Y2 Pardue 0 U C U 3 C 5 A A A N A N A9A 2N CL Contest Board Final Vote Cont[iii iiiv vi [vii viii] IXXXii Results Exhaust Extension Limitation Allow constant di-A N A NAA IAA A I A8A2N 0 U 0 C 0 0 RAC 63Field Layout/Safety Change 20 circle 15 80 circle 77 also require pilots crouch just outside 15AAAAAAAANAAAi 0A 1 N ~circle during refueling Rozelle 1 9APit Stops Require refueling stoi 70-lap races andNAAANANAAAA7A 3N three 140-lap races Lambert 27Number Finalists Allow up 12 th finals chang number feature races six gInes Require major .AA facturer RAC/NCAC/CAN IA IA INA IA IN IN IA A7A4N oe 0 0 IretanKoiwinA A AA A A A10AON j2w go crosswise through fuselage RAC 3AStarters Allow spring-type starters Class RACA A A A AA A A11AON 3BEngine Requirements Change Class Ito Any current Sly produced reed valve engine integral tankA A A A NA A AbA 1 N McNally 21Control Lines Change minimum 010 008 A N A N A N N A7A 4N single-strand lines RAC 0 U z t outbe similarIIII some traditional military type also require appropriateA A A N A Nj N A8A 3N markings NCACIIII 67AOfficial Flight/Low Speed intractions ReorganizationAA AlAA IAl I rewrite advisory committeeAjAlNjA1 A1OA1N1 67BLow Speed Infraction Penalty Reorganization/rewriteIAA IA IAA AANAlAl AbA 1 NI ow or 74 Model Aviation 62Field Layout/Safety Change 20 circle 15 require pilot crouch just outside 15 circle during Rozelle o 9PIAt Stncp Flimintp hand-nn-eI U U 0 0 ana ii NCAC 50Profile Cockpits Require cockpit canopy area .Scc division between Classes A A AA A A AHA ON within 1 elevation line NCAC A1 Aj N1 Nj A1 Aj Aj A1 A1 Aj Af A9A 2N CL Contest Board Final Vote ContIII Ill IV V Vi VII VIII IX X XlResults 1 2170/73BProfile Class Bonus Points Provide awardAAANANAANNAA7A 4N o of 10 scale bonus points Perry U 68Bonus Points obtain require model color -5 similar military-type paint scheme addition otherAAAAANAAANAA9A 2N Zrequirements NCAC 74Multi-Engines Allow such models having up 72 cu inAAAAAAANAAA9A1 N total displacement Rabe jp FZprA arance Judging Eliminate separate headings substituteAAAANANAAAAA9A 2N overall appearance having following point ranges 0 550 20 points PAACXXXXXXXXXA9 U aneuver Descriptions Adopt FAI maneuver descriptions diagrams scoring include metric equivalents N A A N N A A8A 3N chart engines/lines specifications Trostle 43/43ARules Rewrite Adopt rules rewritten advisory committee including corrections kill definition subjectAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON revisions other proposals 42Builder-of-Model Rule EliminateAAAAAANAAAAA1OA iN 40ALine Specifications Provide special conditions up 1549 engines 01 2 ml multi-strand lines 25-lb A A A N A N N A8A 3N Sanders 5 0 E 0 U term period due line entanglement CAC 41Double Kill Use points accrued before double kill toAAAAAAAAAANAi OA 1 N determine winner instead rematching CAC 5 -o S 0 U 0 44Rules Rewrite Adopt rules rewritten advisory com mittee subject revisions other proposals A A A A A AhA ON Combat Financing Continued page 69 burden financial responsibility must shouldered everyone does fairly contribute responsi bility will light individual Miniature Aircraft Combat Association asks participate following plan contests have combina don Fast Slow FAI Combat Con test Director request extra dollar Combat contestant part entry fee program should start immediately end about June 1978 Send money MACA Treasurer Patty Sasnett 1443 McKinley Escondido CA 92027 marked FA Combat Fund Also special contests collections raffles other miscellaneous sources revenue appreciated much want team win January1978 75 28Kill Elimination Change kill counts 100 points does n- A A A A N A AiOA iN IA IA j Al N Al Al Aj Al AiOA1NI IA Al NI Al NI Al Al Al NI NI A7A4N SCALE CONTEST BOARD C -Jo- FINAL VOTE 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES z EZ f4jj o oz Result ofVote Acceptable - N NotAcceptable2 ooo 0~E UL U 2 00 Tally II Ill IV V VI VII VIII IX X Xl Rename CL Scale RC Scale respectively CL Precision ScaleAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON RC Precision Scale 1 ORC Scale Mufflers Require use muffler ducted fans andAAAANAAAAAAAi OA 1 N run instead ot winch tow Boucher Mufflers Rewrite clarify no deductions due mufflerAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON installation 24RC Flight Realism Award upto 10 ins scale-likeAAAAAAAAAAAA11AON flight Karlsson 10 or10aZveUWrS Drop Traffic Pattern substitute Realism Flight 1012211211121Ai 5 or beforeIAIAIAIAIAfAiAIAIAIAAIAilAONI -J U two flights MosesAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON 21Builder/Flier Requirements Restate section asAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON general rules Gretz [11 Powerplants Eliminate restrictions type powerplantsAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON ojScott Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 three alternatives basic concept ranked order desirability least total passes basic concept accepted two-thirds majority blank box means no vote cast EF TEAM PROGRAM FINALS QUAUFIERS Seven regional Semi-Finals current 1979 Free Flight Team Selection Program held September qualifying top fliers compete Team Finals planned Labor Day weekend 1978 list qualifiers below compiled Bill Bo gart behalf FF Team Selection Com mittee Bong WI Power Bob Mattes Dick Lyons Bill Roush Ken Happersett Hardy Brodersen Ken Phair Dick Covalt Nordic Bill Shailor Willard Smltz Tony Italiano Dick Lyons Bob McCarthy Wakefield Joe Macay Chuck Lotila Chris Matsuno Herbert Mieras Bill Kozak John Watters Marvin Bashaw Tulsa OK Power C L Davis Hank Spence Dub McCormick Nordic Ed Turner Don Chancey Wakefield Ron Roberti Bob Dunham Gene Post Pensacola FL Power W E Johnson Doug Joyce R Hull Nordic Andy Barron Harry Grogan J Bradley Wakefield R Hull Frank Parmenter Fred Pearce Joe Boyle Tacoma WA Power Keith Martin Nordic Ronnie Davis Marc Nagasawa Jim Thornberry Ted Stalick Bob Stalick David Lenderman Wakefield Bill Langenberg Ronnie Davis John Lenderman Galeville NY Power Bob Sifleet Jack Nix Carl Bogart Joe Boyle Dale Mateer Bob Gutai Frank Paulin Tom Kerr Dave Rounsaville Nordic Bob Hatschek Bob Gutal Art Collard Bob Huber Dale Mateer Wakefield Bob Sifleet Cliff Montplaisir Jack Minassian Denver CO Power Bill Lovins Don McGhee Bill Gieseking Nordic Gary Baughman George Batiuk Wakefield George Batiuk Ed Collins Taft CA Power Lloyd Decker Russ Backer Reid Simpson Lynn Decker Hulan Matthies Mike Achterberg Bruce Hannah Jr Doug Galbreath Ed Carroll Roger Simpson Nordic Jeff Livotto Gary Medley Jim Wilson Don Zink Lee Hines Val Sidlauskas Dennis Mihora Dick Myers Bob lsaacson Bill Xenakis Wakefield George Xenakis Jack Brown Dick Gildersleeve Phedon Tsiknopolous Tom Medley Bob White Val Sidlauskas Jim Quinn RC Proposal Descriptions Continued page 72 16 Intermediate contestants will fly man euvers 1 through thirteen 13seven minutes flight time See maneuver schedule 17 Expert contestants will fly maneuvers 1 through thirteen 13 plus self-selected freestyle maneuvers can completed three 3 minutes flight time cluding landing Total expert flight timeten minutes See maneuver schedule 18 Additional landing score will added auto-rotation landing Should score desired contestant must lift model off ten 10 foot altitude exe cute landing maneuver 19 Scale contestants will fly following maneuvers order a Fifteen 15 second stationary hover landing b Constant heading figure eight starting left land c 36Odegree fly-around starting left 76 Model Aviation Scale Contest Board Final Vote ContI II iii IV V VI VII VIII lX X XIResults 17Mufflers Require use muffler ducted fans elec-AAAANAAAAAAAbA iN C o tric motors exempted Gretz U19Qualification Flight/Contest Schedule Revised/rewrittenAAAAANAAAAAAbA 1 N s clarity Gretz U u20Flight Options Allow scoring non-listed flight func-AAAAANAAAAAAi OA 1 N -J tions up 20 points Gretz 18Scoring Revised/rewritten rules clarity GretzAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON 36FF Gas Scale Aircraft Eligibility Revised language conform A A A A A AIl ON rules Unified Scale Judging Meuser 34Aircraft Elieihilitv Revised language conform 0 0 0 o points MatherI1]tJ1I-.11I Ai lA ON 35Aircraft Eligibility Revised language conform withiiiiiiiiiiiT AhA ON] C ANAA AA AA AiQAiN AA1IiIII C 0 ~I~AAAAAAAAANAA1OA1N 7B also includes fuselage Learoyd --~ 28Alternate Rules Provide choice rules used MIAMA Club addition present rules MartinANAAAAAAAAAAbA 1 N 33Aircraft Eligibility Revised language conform rulesAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON Unified Scale Judging Meuser g* N~w~z 2Unofficial Flights Provide no-flight event foulingAAAAAAAAAAA Ail ON o by another contestant spectator etc Domina 0 ight Points Reduce max flight 90 secs ClemensAANAAAAAAAAAbA 1 N - d Five minutes flight time 20 Scale contestants will fly same equip ment static judged Should part aircraft damaged replaced portion aircraftwill re-judged 21 Scale contestants will present fol lowing materials helicopter static judging a Published three-view drawings b Pictures published otherwise pertaining color markings details better presentation better can judged 22 Scale entries will judged fol lowing maximum 25 points a Fuselage b Cockpit c Landing gear d Rotor systems e Craftsmanship f Finish markings 23 Scale winning points will sum best two flights plus static judging points 24 All maneuvers will judged 0-10 have additional K-factor multiplier indi cated 25 All models will have contestants AMA number affixed contestants discretion 26 Protests Protests will writing hand delivered event director CD immediately after flight contention protests will state specific infractionby made made signed dated protestor protests will settled using rules 27 Helipad Helipads will three feet diameter helipad will located fifteen feet ahead main pad wind third pad will located fifteen feet right main pad90 degrees wind HARLAN COPS IWO INDOOR POSITIONS recent mail ballot AMA Indoor Team Selection Committee has resulted Ray Harlan being named chairman committeeand also confirmation being manager US 1978 Indoor World Championships team Harlan Wayland MA takes over reins committee Bucky Servaites written committee voting should receive Most Im proved Flier Award 1977-78 team se lection program running award Richard Doig Dan Domina Bill Hulbert Richard Whitten Ron Williams MANEUVERS Group OneNoviceK-Factor 15 1 Lift offiS second hoverland 2 Lift offhover forward 15 feet-land 3 Lift offhover backward 15 feetland 4 Lift offhover right 15 feetland 5 Lift offhover left 15 feetland 6 Lift offhover constant heading figure eight starting leftland Group TwoIntermediateK-Factor 15 7 Lift offclimb 45 degrees 25 feet 8 One hundred foot straight flight 9 Procedure turnaway specta tors ninety degree left turn followed 27 degree right turn 10 Return flight same path No 8 11 Figure eight away spectators 12 Landing 13 Lift offstarting left fly 360 degree flyaround land fly-around 100 foot circle Group ThreeExpert Freestyle K-Factor 15 360 degree hovertail 25 360 degree hovernose 15 360 degree hovertail 45 degree low 25 Stationary hoverpilot circles 360 de grees around helicopter 15 Hover 50 feetturn 180 degreeshover back 25 Top Hat Fly 20 feet forwardclimb 20 January1978 77 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD z FINAL VOTE FOR 1978-79 COMPETITION RULESU - lt Acceptable-.~o- Acceptable~ ofVote y IIIIIIIVVVIVII VIIIIXXXI 52ACham pionship Points Individual J r/Sr/Op Championships scoring FF events exclude flyoff flightsAAAAAAA AAAA9A ON FF Category Championships count flyoff flights ecessary determining event winner Matsuno 3Optical Aids Allow/recommend use binoculars con-AAAAAAA AAAA9A ON sent flier timer Moore rnithoPter Definition Revision eliminate/diminishAAAAAAA AAAA9A ON C V 41111 IIdACI III events presently Cat l/IIand no site restrictionsAAA AA AA7 Boyle111 I I A8AONI 2Engine Run Timing Define engine cut-off instant lastAAAAAAAAA V rule book Norcross* 4Class D New class models engines 401 toAAA AANAAAAA8A 1 N 650 cu Isaacks NjN 42Exhaust Extensions Prohibit exhaust extensions PardueAAAN- ANAANAA6A 3N 37Unlimited Rubber Rename Mulvihill BennettAAA AAAAAAA9 AON 24Indoor Rubber Unofficial Flight Instead current unofficialAAA AANAA6A 3N flight rules substitute 1975 FAI rules Vallee 38/39CIndoor Novice Pennyplane Specifications Limit mono planes Meuser ** 38/39Elndoor Pennyplane Entry Limitation contest allow flier compete Pennyplane Novice Pennyplane both FFCB Chmn ** 27Outdoor Helicopter Class III Increase displacement limit toAA AAAAAAAA9A ON 36 cu G LeeI J 28Outdoor Helicopter Tasks Add fourth task Hovering20 PtsAAA AAAAAAAA9A ON max G Lee Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 blank box means no vote cast vote surrounded parentheses cast after deadline considered results *Means additional description provided elsewhere **To re-voted RC Proposal Descriptions Cont feet doing 360 degree turnfly forward 20 feetdescend doing 360 degree turn fly forward 20 feet 15 Chandel Climbing 180 degree direction change 20 Constant heading loop entering bottom50 feet diameter 20 Constant heading loop entering top 50 feet diameter 30 Vertical eight Ascending constant head ing loop followed descending con stant loopSO feet diameter segments 35 Loop 35 Roll 10 Stall turn 15 Stall turn 360 degree turn descend ing 35 Auto rotation landing 15 Landing maneuver must start least ten foot altitude separate auto-rotation landing must part freestyle selection 26aQuarter Midget Pylon Acceptable En gines Zink New definition engine shall complete unit ready run needing ly prop fuel starting voltage excluding glow plug exhaust extension gaskets head bolts crankcase bolts drive washer prop washer prop nut excluded parts subject rules regarding production availability 26bQuarter Midget Pylon Quantity Zink New definition least 1000 engines RC carburetors shall available through normal retail channels throughout United States FF Model Year Awards Anthony J Italiano chairman 1978 10 Models Year Selection Committee National Free Flight Society requests nominations outstanding models sent him quickly possible Nomina tions wanted following cate gories FAI Power Wakefield Nordic Out door Rubber Small AMA Power Large AMA Power Indoor/Outdoor HL Glider Speci alty Send nominations Anthony Itali ano 1655 Revere Dr Brookfield WI 53005 FREE FLIGHT PRO POSAL DESCRIPTiONS 29AOrnithopter Definition Meuser Substitute following 56 An ornithop ter model derives its propulsion solely flapping its wings parts thereof part wing fixed projected area flapping part shall less fixed part fixed parts must extend ahead leading edge behind trailing edge flapping parts model has wing restric tions apply independently wing wings shall substantially identical size shape relative areas fixed flapping parts excursion flapping parts projected area flapping part de termined position midway between its ex treme positions Horizontal stabilizing sur faces must extreme front rear model total projected area such surfaces shall exceed 50% toCon tinued next page 78 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/01
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COM PETI TW" NE WSLETTEK ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES ANNOUNCED conclusion Final Vote Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Scale Combined Contest Boards report ed chart form issue work has done two-year process updating adding revising AMA competition rules 1978-79 Remaining resolving anomalies contradic tions may have resulted vot ing plus editing may required consistency clarity no change intent Much work will done Boards chairman together Board members opinion commended hours spent dedication representing districts frequently face wide diversity opinions wishes given subject Plan 78 competition activity now report cant completely take place 1978-79 rule book significant aspects new rules shown de scription column voting charts items shown acceptable results column represent change 1976-77 rules applicable 1978-79 N defeated wont new rule book Free Flight Final Vote mistake pro posal 39 limit models Pennyplane event monoplanes omitted another Final Vote ballot being circulated 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW board cover point avoid other possible misunderstandings proposal 38 limit Novice Pennyplane event monoplanes being re-voted 38/39B accepted would limit both Novice Pennyplane event Pennyplane event monoplanes add provision flier may enter either Pennyplane event Novice Pennyplane event given contest both Related 38/39B additional questions being asked determine whether contest interpreted include Record Trials Radio Control Final Vote As shown double asterisks chart inconclusive re sults obtained several propo sals Board being asked vote again proposals fashion hope will produce positive results FINANCING NEEDED FOR COMBAT WC PITTING Gary Frost Pr Miniature Aircraft Combat Asan US about send its first official FAI World Championships Combat Team England next year due lack funds benefit pit person nel Im sure recognize what disaster would surely Continued page 75 wipJw -w WASHINGTON DC 20005 CALL FOR 4A CONTROL LINE MEET BIDS Clubs Contest Directors sponsors wishing have 1978 Control Line con tests considered Class AAAA rating should submit bids AMA HQ December 31 1977 bid should include supporting data 4A rating deserved Such data might include history event number geographical spread previous participants type value awards adequacy fly ing site events involved amount lo cal support manpower otherwise host organization others involved etc Following January 1 bids received will submitted various CL special interest organizations recommenda tions February AMA Execu tive Council Board Directors will consid er bids recommendations choose meets will granted 4A rating course action decided Executive Council its October 1 meeting need special procedure deter mining appropriate Class AAAA Control Line contest stems fact meets seeking status have events cate gories no national special interest organization representing CL categories other kinds events wish ing Class AAAA status procedures rule book paragraph 137 page 5 apply COMBINED CONTEST BOARDS FINAL VOTE FOR 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES FF Free Flight Contest Board CLControl Line Contest BoardResult AcceptableRC Radio Control Contest Boardof Vote N AcceptableSC e Contest Boardand IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIXXXITally 11 ARecord Applications Provide flier submit aFF AAAAAAN AAA record claim directly AMA HQ reliance othersRC AAAAAA AAAA MeuserSC AAAAAAAAAA36A4N CLANANNAA AAAA 1 2ARecord Flights After Contest Close categories lnvolv-FF AAAAAAA AAA ing series flights allow flights made after close ofRC AAAAAA AAAA contest provided least flights made duringSC AAAAAAAAAA37A 2N regular contest hours MeuserCL AAAAAA NNAA 14Individual National Champion Point Computation Score onFF AAAAAAA NAA combined age class basis PardueRCAAAAAA AAAA SCAAAAAAAAAA36A4N CL ANAANAA AANA 1 Category Championships Limit scoring half events inFF AAAAAAA AAA category maximum nine events PerryRC AAAAAA AAAA SC AAAAAAANA38A1N CL AAAAAAA AAAA Notes Proposals passing Final Vote Contest Boards margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA competition rules effective January 11978 blank box means no vote cast January1978 69 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARD FINAL VOTE FOR 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES Acceptable N Acceptable 4-C 0 4 C -i z C 0 u - 4 4 4 0-dl Co 0 -I C DL 45Contestant Classification Allow lower rank physi cal disability extended absence flying etc Friend** 45AContestant Classification Allow lower rank placing six meets Simpson** 12Twin Engines used allow up 8002 cu total displacement Hawks A 44 44 4 4 4 -r u-u N LJ 44 0 00 -i 044 40 44 - -i C 0 44 4 -4C 4 C 0 0-4 Z4 0 m t 0 4 0 4 44 Result Vote Tally 44Expert Pattern Eliminate Master pattern flownNA AA A A7A 4N both Experts Masters Friend221 50Flight Attempts Define allow two attemptsA NA AIIA8A3N FriendN11 49Starting Time Two minutes A jA Al NI N1 Al NI NI Al A7A4N itnate requir completion Straight Flight Out Procedure TurnAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON McGraw 41b/532-pt Roll Rename redefine Straight In-NAAAAAAAAAAA1OA iN verted Flight Friend/McGraw 41cAdvanced Class Fig M Change Double Stall TurnAANANNAANAAA7A 4N Friend 23Advanced Class 2-Pt Roll Replace 4-Pt RollAAAAANAAANAA9A 2N Worrest 54Collation Mandatory Zeros List together theAAJAAAAAAAAAi GA 1 N reasons mandatory zeros McGraw 46Landing Redefine Omit complete roll stopAAAANAAAAANA9A 2N current mandatory continuous sequence CarterA IA NNA AkXINA8A3N Starter ude rylon Kacing rules requirement starter check fliers position reai ly before giving signal release aircraft 24aNO Planes Limit two allow flight backup first judged unsafe Zink Al A A A A A A A A A A A AhA ON AhA ON 70 Model Aviation behind spectator line McGraw 4 4 C 4 C 4 ANNIAIA A9A2N IA N ABA 3N C 4 0 t 0 0 U 21 AManeuvers Additional modifications including 44mn14 flight nlnc fnr tha three A NNAAlA N A8A 3N C 0 0 6 25Prototype Requirements Limit replicas tull-scale d_propeller-driven aircraft Zink A A A A A Ail ON RC Contest Board Final Vote Cont 26cALead-Time Engines Require availability 60 days before use Yeager III Ill IV A N V VIVII VIII IX A A x XlResults A1OA1N 26eEngine Rework/Modification permitted ZinkAAANAAAAAAAAbA iN 26fCarburetor Must supplied specifically catAAANAAAAAAAAi OA 1 N aloged engine no mods throat spraybar Zink 26gEngine Inspection Procedures instigation byAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON another contestant CD Zink 26hAFuel Tank Pressurization Same 26h except forAAAAAAAAAAAAhA ON listing various kinds prohibited pressure Camarata 27aMufflers Require stock mufflers specified local rules ZinkAAAAAAAAAAAbOA ON 27bExhaust Extractors Require 14s slot usedAANAAAANAAA8A 2N Zin k 28Accessories Eliminate accessory rule 406 ZinkAAAANAAANNNA7A 4N 20Propellers Allow wood foxed-pitch two-blade PnIiinNNAAAAAAAANA8A3N selagesradius OT cfleek cowls anaA NA A A NA A9A 2N canopy outermost surface cross-sections Yeager 30Fuselages New definition maintain scale-like char-AAAAAAAAAAAAhA ON acter 2 wide 5 deep Zink 31Weight Check completion heat ZinkAAANAAANAANA8A 3N 24b/32Safety Inspection Adopt Form details ZinkAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON 4Starting Procedure Formal rules including round 1 start ing position draw point accumulation laterANAAAANAAAAA9A 2N rounds Camarata Starting Procedure Racehorse start OK preannounced** 33Starting Eliminate idle check before takeoff pro-NAAANAAAAAAA9A 2N hibit engine running nostarts Zink bOaIdle Require engine running landing eliminateNAAAAAAAAAAAi OA iN idle check before race Camarata lObIdle Landing must judged safe fast CD canNAAAAAAAAAAAbOA 1 N require idle demonstration Camarata 34Idle Eliminate idle-before race revised language idle landing half-point penalty failure ZinkNAANAAAAAAAA9A 2N 18Fuel Require organizer de-fuel planes between heatsNAANNAAANAAA7A 4N Yeager 35Fuel Require organizer both supply dis-AAAAAAAAAAAAil ON pense fuel Zink 36Race Procedure/Scoring Provision 2-mile 17 mile courses race-horse starting alternate methods cut penalties according course length same FormAAANAAAAAAAAi QA iN 1 long course automatic 1 point cut short Lontact contact another ZinkA A A A A A Ail ON 38Contest Advertisements Require state length course muffler reQuirements brand fuel Zink 14New Event Rules Adopt subject modification other orooosals Aberle A A A A N A AiOAiN A A A A A AiiAON C U Ce C 0 stock configuration Component parts must original NIA AININIAI Al AA NIAI A7A4N parts manufacturers factory replacement parts partsIII equivalent unreworked manufacturers replacementJJjIiii parts YeeI IIIII January 1978 71 C 0 U bO C Ce C 0 -v Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 blank box means no vote cast *Means additional description provided elsewhere **These pro posals being re-voted inasmuch construction original ballot produced inconclusive result RC Contest Board Final Vote ContI I II Ill IV V VI IVIIIVIII 1 4tI-ue rressure ny type fuel pressure system may used Aberle** l4fAFuel Pressure No pressurization fuel sys tem exceDt a** 14jFuel Limited max 50% nitro commercially pre-mixed CD option fuel may supplied contestants Aberle ** l4jAFuel Eliminate requirements Moffat** f l4jBFuel No max nitro fuel supplied contest management Simpson ** 141Wine Mm 200 scm ins area no deltas flying wo-Meter Class Adopt new class sailpianes projected span -pt limited two meters 78WAAANNAAANANA7A4N 3 opters Al j A Al Al NI Al Al Al copter Advisory Committee* RADIO CONTROL PRO POSAL DESCRIPTIONS 3Helieopter Rules New rules pro posed Helicopter Advisory Committee AMA FCC regulations governing contestant equipment model helicopter shall applicable event ex cept noted herein Safety consideration spectators event personnel partici pants shall primary importance 1 There shall no limitation types equipment fitted helicopter 2 Each contestant shall permitted two 2 model entries except Scale 3 All models shall subject safety spection discretion event direc tor and/or CD 4 Model designated No 1 may flown until disabled Model No 1 repairable flight time model No 2 may en tered no case will model No 1 re-en tered 5 The contestant must notify event director CD enters model No 2 6 Models judged unflyable due crash must reinspected prior re-use 7 Dangerous flying poor sportsmanship will grounds disqualification 8 All maneuvers will commence end helipad 9 All maneuvers will flown proper sequence away spectators minimum three feet altitude will main tained maneuvers a Maneuvers seven through twelve 7-12 will flown combined unit will scored segmentally b All freestyle maneuvers selected will flown unit including landing scored segmentally Landing separate maneuver following auto-rotation 10 All contestants will have three minutes start helicopters time may used adjusting trimming long en gine started allotted time 11 All models will carried start ing point helipad No models will flown helipad pit area 12 Should flight aborted will considered official attempt upon com pletion two maneuvers 13 All contestants will permitted fly equal rounds time permits 14 Winning scores will sum two best scores 15 Novice contestants will fly maneuvers 1 through six 6five minutes flight time See maneuvers schedule Continued page 76 72 Model Aviation Tlxea u roll inverted Yee/Simpson/Moffat A1AINIA NIAIA AIAIN A7A4N C 0 U C 0 C 0 0 IFAKA- Al AlA IAIAI NI A10A1N j A N A A j A A10A1N AIAIAIA NIAIA AIAIA Ai OA 1N Clipper Cargo Payload Eliminate act vity CONTROL LINE CONTESTBOARDU C0 FINAL VOTE- g ~- 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES Result AAcceptable te C C N ptable O~O uoand y IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIXXXI 891AA Line Specifications Eliminate General SectionANAAAA AAAAA9A 1 N Pardue 240 Displacement Limits Fix limit international stan-ANAAA NAAAA7A 2N dard 6600 Cu cm 4028 Cu Perry 92CL Category Championship Add no 5 SpeedAAAAAA AANAA9A 1 N events may considered scoring Perry 53lrISr Requirements Require Jr Sr entrants fly mini-pipes SAC A8A 3N A1OA1N 82eTuned Pipe Ban Limit 65 D Speed constant diameterAANNA mini-pipes SACjJNNAAA7A4N 13Rules Rewrite Adopt Racing Unified Rules proposed advisory committee subject revisions other proposals 14Rules Kewrlte Adopt event rules Rat Racing Slow Rat Racing 1AA Mouse & 1AA Scale Racing Scale Racing pro posed advisory committee subject revisions other A A A A A Ail ON Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 two alternatives basic concept simple majority passes basic concept accepted 2/3 majority three alternatives basic concept ranked order desirability least total passes basic concept accepted 2/3 majority blank box means no vote cast January 1978 73 N AAAN j NAN j AAA7A4N -Tuned Pipe Ban Limit Y2A Proto Speed constant diAl A A NA1OA iN Aj A AA A A N AANAANAAAAAA9A2N 83Tuned Pipe Ban Limit Senior age fliers constant dia meter Y2 Pardue 0 U C U 3 C 5 A A A N A N A9A 2N CL Contest Board Final Vote Cont[iii iiiv vi [vii viii] IXXXii Results Exhaust Extension Limitation Allow constant di-A N A NAA IAA A I A8A2N 0 U 0 C 0 0 RAC 63Field Layout/Safety Change 20 circle 15 80 circle 77 also require pilots crouch just outside 15AAAAAAAANAAAi 0A 1 N ~circle during refueling Rozelle 1 9APit Stops Require refueling stoi 70-lap races andNAAANANAAAA7A 3N three 140-lap races Lambert 27Number Finalists Allow up 12 th finals chang number feature races six gInes Require major .AA facturer RAC/NCAC/CAN IA IA INA IA IN IN IA A7A4N oe 0 0 IretanKoiwinA A AA A A A10AON j2w go crosswise through fuselage RAC 3AStarters Allow spring-type starters Class RACA A A A AA A A11AON 3BEngine Requirements Change Class Ito Any current Sly produced reed valve engine integral tankA A A A NA A AbA 1 N McNally 21Control Lines Change minimum 010 008 A N A N A N N A7A 4N single-strand lines RAC 0 U z t outbe similarIIII some traditional military type also require appropriateA A A N A Nj N A8A 3N markings NCACIIII 67AOfficial Flight/Low Speed intractions ReorganizationAA AlAA IAl I rewrite advisory committeeAjAlNjA1 A1OA1N1 67BLow Speed Infraction Penalty Reorganization/rewriteIAA IA IAA AANAlAl AbA 1 NI ow or 74 Model Aviation 62Field Layout/Safety Change 20 circle 15 require pilot crouch just outside 15 circle during Rozelle o 9PIAt Stncp Flimintp hand-nn-eI U U 0 0 ana ii NCAC 50Profile Cockpits Require cockpit canopy area .Scc division between Classes A A AA A A AHA ON within 1 elevation line NCAC A1 Aj N1 Nj A1 Aj Aj A1 A1 Aj Af A9A 2N CL Contest Board Final Vote ContIII Ill IV V Vi VII VIII IX X XlResults 1 2170/73BProfile Class Bonus Points Provide awardAAANANAANNAA7A 4N o of 10 scale bonus points Perry U 68Bonus Points obtain require model color -5 similar military-type paint scheme addition otherAAAAANAAANAA9A 2N Zrequirements NCAC 74Multi-Engines Allow such models having up 72 cu inAAAAAAANAAA9A1 N total displacement Rabe jp FZprA arance Judging Eliminate separate headings substituteAAAANANAAAAA9A 2N overall appearance having following point ranges 0 550 20 points PAACXXXXXXXXXA9 U aneuver Descriptions Adopt FAI maneuver descriptions diagrams scoring include metric equivalents N A A N N A A8A 3N chart engines/lines specifications Trostle 43/43ARules Rewrite Adopt rules rewritten advisory committee including corrections kill definition subjectAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON revisions other proposals 42Builder-of-Model Rule EliminateAAAAAANAAAAA1OA iN 40ALine Specifications Provide special conditions up 1549 engines 01 2 ml multi-strand lines 25-lb A A A N A N N A8A 3N Sanders 5 0 E 0 U term period due line entanglement CAC 41Double Kill Use points accrued before double kill toAAAAAAAAAANAi OA 1 N determine winner instead rematching CAC 5 -o S 0 U 0 44Rules Rewrite Adopt rules rewritten advisory com mittee subject revisions other proposals A A A A A AhA ON Combat Financing Continued page 69 burden financial responsibility must shouldered everyone does fairly contribute responsi bility will light individual Miniature Aircraft Combat Association asks participate following plan contests have combina don Fast Slow FAI Combat Con test Director request extra dollar Combat contestant part entry fee program should start immediately end about June 1978 Send money MACA Treasurer Patty Sasnett 1443 McKinley Escondido CA 92027 marked FA Combat Fund Also special contests collections raffles other miscellaneous sources revenue appreciated much want team win January1978 75 28Kill Elimination Change kill counts 100 points does n- A A A A N A AiOA iN IA IA j Al N Al Al Aj Al AiOA1NI IA Al NI Al NI Al Al Al NI NI A7A4N SCALE CONTEST BOARD C -Jo- FINAL VOTE 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES z EZ f4jj o oz Result ofVote Acceptable - N NotAcceptable2 ooo 0~E UL U 2 00 Tally II Ill IV V VI VII VIII IX X Xl Rename CL Scale RC Scale respectively CL Precision ScaleAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON RC Precision Scale 1 ORC Scale Mufflers Require use muffler ducted fans andAAAANAAAAAAAi OA 1 N run instead ot winch tow Boucher Mufflers Rewrite clarify no deductions due mufflerAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON installation 24RC Flight Realism Award upto 10 ins scale-likeAAAAAAAAAAAA11AON flight Karlsson 10 or10aZveUWrS Drop Traffic Pattern substitute Realism Flight 1012211211121Ai 5 or beforeIAIAIAIAIAfAiAIAIAIAAIAilAONI -J U two flights MosesAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON 21Builder/Flier Requirements Restate section asAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON general rules Gretz [11 Powerplants Eliminate restrictions type powerplantsAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON ojScott Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 three alternatives basic concept ranked order desirability least total passes basic concept accepted two-thirds majority blank box means no vote cast EF TEAM PROGRAM FINALS QUAUFIERS Seven regional Semi-Finals current 1979 Free Flight Team Selection Program held September qualifying top fliers compete Team Finals planned Labor Day weekend 1978 list qualifiers below compiled Bill Bo gart behalf FF Team Selection Com mittee Bong WI Power Bob Mattes Dick Lyons Bill Roush Ken Happersett Hardy Brodersen Ken Phair Dick Covalt Nordic Bill Shailor Willard Smltz Tony Italiano Dick Lyons Bob McCarthy Wakefield Joe Macay Chuck Lotila Chris Matsuno Herbert Mieras Bill Kozak John Watters Marvin Bashaw Tulsa OK Power C L Davis Hank Spence Dub McCormick Nordic Ed Turner Don Chancey Wakefield Ron Roberti Bob Dunham Gene Post Pensacola FL Power W E Johnson Doug Joyce R Hull Nordic Andy Barron Harry Grogan J Bradley Wakefield R Hull Frank Parmenter Fred Pearce Joe Boyle Tacoma WA Power Keith Martin Nordic Ronnie Davis Marc Nagasawa Jim Thornberry Ted Stalick Bob Stalick David Lenderman Wakefield Bill Langenberg Ronnie Davis John Lenderman Galeville NY Power Bob Sifleet Jack Nix Carl Bogart Joe Boyle Dale Mateer Bob Gutai Frank Paulin Tom Kerr Dave Rounsaville Nordic Bob Hatschek Bob Gutal Art Collard Bob Huber Dale Mateer Wakefield Bob Sifleet Cliff Montplaisir Jack Minassian Denver CO Power Bill Lovins Don McGhee Bill Gieseking Nordic Gary Baughman George Batiuk Wakefield George Batiuk Ed Collins Taft CA Power Lloyd Decker Russ Backer Reid Simpson Lynn Decker Hulan Matthies Mike Achterberg Bruce Hannah Jr Doug Galbreath Ed Carroll Roger Simpson Nordic Jeff Livotto Gary Medley Jim Wilson Don Zink Lee Hines Val Sidlauskas Dennis Mihora Dick Myers Bob lsaacson Bill Xenakis Wakefield George Xenakis Jack Brown Dick Gildersleeve Phedon Tsiknopolous Tom Medley Bob White Val Sidlauskas Jim Quinn RC Proposal Descriptions Continued page 72 16 Intermediate contestants will fly man euvers 1 through thirteen 13seven minutes flight time See maneuver schedule 17 Expert contestants will fly maneuvers 1 through thirteen 13 plus self-selected freestyle maneuvers can completed three 3 minutes flight time cluding landing Total expert flight timeten minutes See maneuver schedule 18 Additional landing score will added auto-rotation landing Should score desired contestant must lift model off ten 10 foot altitude exe cute landing maneuver 19 Scale contestants will fly following maneuvers order a Fifteen 15 second stationary hover landing b Constant heading figure eight starting left land c 36Odegree fly-around starting left 76 Model Aviation Scale Contest Board Final Vote ContI II iii IV V VI VII VIII lX X XIResults 17Mufflers Require use muffler ducted fans elec-AAAANAAAAAAAbA iN C o tric motors exempted Gretz U19Qualification Flight/Contest Schedule Revised/rewrittenAAAAANAAAAAAbA 1 N s clarity Gretz U u20Flight Options Allow scoring non-listed flight func-AAAAANAAAAAAi OA 1 N -J tions up 20 points Gretz 18Scoring Revised/rewritten rules clarity GretzAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON 36FF Gas Scale Aircraft Eligibility Revised language conform A A A A A AIl ON rules Unified Scale Judging Meuser 34Aircraft Elieihilitv Revised language conform 0 0 0 o points MatherI1]tJ1I-.11I Ai lA ON 35Aircraft Eligibility Revised language conform withiiiiiiiiiiiT AhA ON] C ANAA AA AA AiQAiN AA1IiIII C 0 ~I~AAAAAAAAANAA1OA1N 7B also includes fuselage Learoyd --~ 28Alternate Rules Provide choice rules used MIAMA Club addition present rules MartinANAAAAAAAAAAbA 1 N 33Aircraft Eligibility Revised language conform rulesAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON Unified Scale Judging Meuser g* N~w~z 2Unofficial Flights Provide no-flight event foulingAAAAAAAAAAA Ail ON o by another contestant spectator etc Domina 0 ight Points Reduce max flight 90 secs ClemensAANAAAAAAAAAbA 1 N - d Five minutes flight time 20 Scale contestants will fly same equip ment static judged Should part aircraft damaged replaced portion aircraftwill re-judged 21 Scale contestants will present fol lowing materials helicopter static judging a Published three-view drawings b Pictures published otherwise pertaining color markings details better presentation better can judged 22 Scale entries will judged fol lowing maximum 25 points a Fuselage b Cockpit c Landing gear d Rotor systems e Craftsmanship f Finish markings 23 Scale winning points will sum best two flights plus static judging points 24 All maneuvers will judged 0-10 have additional K-factor multiplier indi cated 25 All models will have contestants AMA number affixed contestants discretion 26 Protests Protests will writing hand delivered event director CD immediately after flight contention protests will state specific infractionby made made signed dated protestor protests will settled using rules 27 Helipad Helipads will three feet diameter helipad will located fifteen feet ahead main pad wind third pad will located fifteen feet right main pad90 degrees wind HARLAN COPS IWO INDOOR POSITIONS recent mail ballot AMA Indoor Team Selection Committee has resulted Ray Harlan being named chairman committeeand also confirmation being manager US 1978 Indoor World Championships team Harlan Wayland MA takes over reins committee Bucky Servaites written committee voting should receive Most Im proved Flier Award 1977-78 team se lection program running award Richard Doig Dan Domina Bill Hulbert Richard Whitten Ron Williams MANEUVERS Group OneNoviceK-Factor 15 1 Lift offiS second hoverland 2 Lift offhover forward 15 feet-land 3 Lift offhover backward 15 feetland 4 Lift offhover right 15 feetland 5 Lift offhover left 15 feetland 6 Lift offhover constant heading figure eight starting leftland Group TwoIntermediateK-Factor 15 7 Lift offclimb 45 degrees 25 feet 8 One hundred foot straight flight 9 Procedure turnaway specta tors ninety degree left turn followed 27 degree right turn 10 Return flight same path No 8 11 Figure eight away spectators 12 Landing 13 Lift offstarting left fly 360 degree flyaround land fly-around 100 foot circle Group ThreeExpert Freestyle K-Factor 15 360 degree hovertail 25 360 degree hovernose 15 360 degree hovertail 45 degree low 25 Stationary hoverpilot circles 360 de grees around helicopter 15 Hover 50 feetturn 180 degreeshover back 25 Top Hat Fly 20 feet forwardclimb 20 January1978 77 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD z FINAL VOTE FOR 1978-79 COMPETITION RULESU - lt Acceptable-.~o- Acceptable~ ofVote y IIIIIIIVVVIVII VIIIIXXXI 52ACham pionship Points Individual J r/Sr/Op Championships scoring FF events exclude flyoff flightsAAAAAAA AAAA9A ON FF Category Championships count flyoff flights ecessary determining event winner Matsuno 3Optical Aids Allow/recommend use binoculars con-AAAAAAA AAAA9A ON sent flier timer Moore rnithoPter Definition Revision eliminate/diminishAAAAAAA AAAA9A ON C V 41111 IIdACI III events presently Cat l/IIand no site restrictionsAAA AA AA7 Boyle111 I I A8AONI 2Engine Run Timing Define engine cut-off instant lastAAAAAAAAA V rule book Norcross* 4Class D New class models engines 401 toAAA AANAAAAA8A 1 N 650 cu Isaacks NjN 42Exhaust Extensions Prohibit exhaust extensions PardueAAAN- ANAANAA6A 3N 37Unlimited Rubber Rename Mulvihill BennettAAA AAAAAAA9 AON 24Indoor Rubber Unofficial Flight Instead current unofficialAAA AANAA6A 3N flight rules substitute 1975 FAI rules Vallee 38/39CIndoor Novice Pennyplane Specifications Limit mono planes Meuser ** 38/39Elndoor Pennyplane Entry Limitation contest allow flier compete Pennyplane Novice Pennyplane both FFCB Chmn ** 27Outdoor Helicopter Class III Increase displacement limit toAA AAAAAAAA9A ON 36 cu G LeeI J 28Outdoor Helicopter Tasks Add fourth task Hovering20 PtsAAA AAAAAAAA9A ON max G Lee Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 blank box means no vote cast vote surrounded parentheses cast after deadline considered results *Means additional description provided elsewhere **To re-voted RC Proposal Descriptions Cont feet doing 360 degree turnfly forward 20 feetdescend doing 360 degree turn fly forward 20 feet 15 Chandel Climbing 180 degree direction change 20 Constant heading loop entering bottom50 feet diameter 20 Constant heading loop entering top 50 feet diameter 30 Vertical eight Ascending constant head ing loop followed descending con stant loopSO feet diameter segments 35 Loop 35 Roll 10 Stall turn 15 Stall turn 360 degree turn descend ing 35 Auto rotation landing 15 Landing maneuver must start least ten foot altitude separate auto-rotation landing must part freestyle selection 26aQuarter Midget Pylon Acceptable En gines Zink New definition engine shall complete unit ready run needing ly prop fuel starting voltage excluding glow plug exhaust extension gaskets head bolts crankcase bolts drive washer prop washer prop nut excluded parts subject rules regarding production availability 26bQuarter Midget Pylon Quantity Zink New definition least 1000 engines RC carburetors shall available through normal retail channels throughout United States FF Model Year Awards Anthony J Italiano chairman 1978 10 Models Year Selection Committee National Free Flight Society requests nominations outstanding models sent him quickly possible Nomina tions wanted following cate gories FAI Power Wakefield Nordic Out door Rubber Small AMA Power Large AMA Power Indoor/Outdoor HL Glider Speci alty Send nominations Anthony Itali ano 1655 Revere Dr Brookfield WI 53005 FREE FLIGHT PRO POSAL DESCRIPTiONS 29AOrnithopter Definition Meuser Substitute following 56 An ornithop ter model derives its propulsion solely flapping its wings parts thereof part wing fixed projected area flapping part shall less fixed part fixed parts must extend ahead leading edge behind trailing edge flapping parts model has wing restric tions apply independently wing wings shall substantially identical size shape relative areas fixed flapping parts excursion flapping parts projected area flapping part de termined position midway between its ex treme positions Horizontal stabilizing sur faces must extreme front rear model total projected area such surfaces shall exceed 50% toCon tinued next page 78 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/01
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78
COM PETI TW" NE WSLETTEK ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES ANNOUNCED conclusion Final Vote Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Scale Combined Contest Boards report ed chart form issue work has done two-year process updating adding revising AMA competition rules 1978-79 Remaining resolving anomalies contradic tions may have resulted vot ing plus editing may required consistency clarity no change intent Much work will done Boards chairman together Board members opinion commended hours spent dedication representing districts frequently face wide diversity opinions wishes given subject Plan 78 competition activity now report cant completely take place 1978-79 rule book significant aspects new rules shown de scription column voting charts items shown acceptable results column represent change 1976-77 rules applicable 1978-79 N defeated wont new rule book Free Flight Final Vote mistake pro posal 39 limit models Pennyplane event monoplanes omitted another Final Vote ballot being circulated 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW board cover point avoid other possible misunderstandings proposal 38 limit Novice Pennyplane event monoplanes being re-voted 38/39B accepted would limit both Novice Pennyplane event Pennyplane event monoplanes add provision flier may enter either Pennyplane event Novice Pennyplane event given contest both Related 38/39B additional questions being asked determine whether contest interpreted include Record Trials Radio Control Final Vote As shown double asterisks chart inconclusive re sults obtained several propo sals Board being asked vote again proposals fashion hope will produce positive results FINANCING NEEDED FOR COMBAT WC PITTING Gary Frost Pr Miniature Aircraft Combat Asan US about send its first official FAI World Championships Combat Team England next year due lack funds benefit pit person nel Im sure recognize what disaster would surely Continued page 75 wipJw -w WASHINGTON DC 20005 CALL FOR 4A CONTROL LINE MEET BIDS Clubs Contest Directors sponsors wishing have 1978 Control Line con tests considered Class AAAA rating should submit bids AMA HQ December 31 1977 bid should include supporting data 4A rating deserved Such data might include history event number geographical spread previous participants type value awards adequacy fly ing site events involved amount lo cal support manpower otherwise host organization others involved etc Following January 1 bids received will submitted various CL special interest organizations recommenda tions February AMA Execu tive Council Board Directors will consid er bids recommendations choose meets will granted 4A rating course action decided Executive Council its October 1 meeting need special procedure deter mining appropriate Class AAAA Control Line contest stems fact meets seeking status have events cate gories no national special interest organization representing CL categories other kinds events wish ing Class AAAA status procedures rule book paragraph 137 page 5 apply COMBINED CONTEST BOARDS FINAL VOTE FOR 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES FF Free Flight Contest Board CLControl Line Contest BoardResult AcceptableRC Radio Control Contest Boardof Vote N AcceptableSC e Contest Boardand IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIXXXITally 11 ARecord Applications Provide flier submit aFF AAAAAAN AAA record claim directly AMA HQ reliance othersRC AAAAAA AAAA MeuserSC AAAAAAAAAA36A4N CLANANNAA AAAA 1 2ARecord Flights After Contest Close categories lnvolv-FF AAAAAAA AAA ing series flights allow flights made after close ofRC AAAAAA AAAA contest provided least flights made duringSC AAAAAAAAAA37A 2N regular contest hours MeuserCL AAAAAA NNAA 14Individual National Champion Point Computation Score onFF AAAAAAA NAA combined age class basis PardueRCAAAAAA AAAA SCAAAAAAAAAA36A4N CL ANAANAA AANA 1 Category Championships Limit scoring half events inFF AAAAAAA AAA category maximum nine events PerryRC AAAAAA AAAA SC AAAAAAANA38A1N CL AAAAAAA AAAA Notes Proposals passing Final Vote Contest Boards margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA competition rules effective January 11978 blank box means no vote cast January1978 69 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARD FINAL VOTE FOR 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES Acceptable N Acceptable 4-C 0 4 C -i z C 0 u - 4 4 4 0-dl Co 0 -I C DL 45Contestant Classification Allow lower rank physi cal disability extended absence flying etc Friend** 45AContestant Classification Allow lower rank placing six meets Simpson** 12Twin Engines used allow up 8002 cu total displacement Hawks A 44 44 4 4 4 -r u-u N LJ 44 0 00 -i 044 40 44 - -i C 0 44 4 -4C 4 C 0 0-4 Z4 0 m t 0 4 0 4 44 Result Vote Tally 44Expert Pattern Eliminate Master pattern flownNA AA A A7A 4N both Experts Masters Friend221 50Flight Attempts Define allow two attemptsA NA AIIA8A3N FriendN11 49Starting Time Two minutes A jA Al NI N1 Al NI NI Al A7A4N itnate requir completion Straight Flight Out Procedure TurnAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON McGraw 41b/532-pt Roll Rename redefine Straight In-NAAAAAAAAAAA1OA iN verted Flight Friend/McGraw 41cAdvanced Class Fig M Change Double Stall TurnAANANNAANAAA7A 4N Friend 23Advanced Class 2-Pt Roll Replace 4-Pt RollAAAAANAAANAA9A 2N Worrest 54Collation Mandatory Zeros List together theAAJAAAAAAAAAi GA 1 N reasons mandatory zeros McGraw 46Landing Redefine Omit complete roll stopAAAANAAAAANA9A 2N current mandatory continuous sequence CarterA IA NNA AkXINA8A3N Starter ude rylon Kacing rules requirement starter check fliers position reai ly before giving signal release aircraft 24aNO Planes Limit two allow flight backup first judged unsafe Zink Al A A A A A A A A A A A AhA ON AhA ON 70 Model Aviation behind spectator line McGraw 4 4 C 4 C 4 ANNIAIA A9A2N IA N ABA 3N C 4 0 t 0 0 U 21 AManeuvers Additional modifications including 44mn14 flight nlnc fnr tha three A NNAAlA N A8A 3N C 0 0 6 25Prototype Requirements Limit replicas tull-scale d_propeller-driven aircraft Zink A A A A A Ail ON RC Contest Board Final Vote Cont 26cALead-Time Engines Require availability 60 days before use Yeager III Ill IV A N V VIVII VIII IX A A x XlResults A1OA1N 26eEngine Rework/Modification permitted ZinkAAANAAAAAAAAbA iN 26fCarburetor Must supplied specifically catAAANAAAAAAAAi OA 1 N aloged engine no mods throat spraybar Zink 26gEngine Inspection Procedures instigation byAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON another contestant CD Zink 26hAFuel Tank Pressurization Same 26h except forAAAAAAAAAAAAhA ON listing various kinds prohibited pressure Camarata 27aMufflers Require stock mufflers specified local rules ZinkAAAAAAAAAAAbOA ON 27bExhaust Extractors Require 14s slot usedAANAAAANAAA8A 2N Zin k 28Accessories Eliminate accessory rule 406 ZinkAAAANAAANNNA7A 4N 20Propellers Allow wood foxed-pitch two-blade PnIiinNNAAAAAAAANA8A3N selagesradius OT cfleek cowls anaA NA A A NA A9A 2N canopy outermost surface cross-sections Yeager 30Fuselages New definition maintain scale-like char-AAAAAAAAAAAAhA ON acter 2 wide 5 deep Zink 31Weight Check completion heat ZinkAAANAAANAANA8A 3N 24b/32Safety Inspection Adopt Form details ZinkAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON 4Starting Procedure Formal rules including round 1 start ing position draw point accumulation laterANAAAANAAAAA9A 2N rounds Camarata Starting Procedure Racehorse start OK preannounced** 33Starting Eliminate idle check before takeoff pro-NAAANAAAAAAA9A 2N hibit engine running nostarts Zink bOaIdle Require engine running landing eliminateNAAAAAAAAAAAi OA iN idle check before race Camarata lObIdle Landing must judged safe fast CD canNAAAAAAAAAAAbOA 1 N require idle demonstration Camarata 34Idle Eliminate idle-before race revised language idle landing half-point penalty failure ZinkNAANAAAAAAAA9A 2N 18Fuel Require organizer de-fuel planes between heatsNAANNAAANAAA7A 4N Yeager 35Fuel Require organizer both supply dis-AAAAAAAAAAAAil ON pense fuel Zink 36Race Procedure/Scoring Provision 2-mile 17 mile courses race-horse starting alternate methods cut penalties according course length same FormAAANAAAAAAAAi QA iN 1 long course automatic 1 point cut short Lontact contact another ZinkA A A A A A Ail ON 38Contest Advertisements Require state length course muffler reQuirements brand fuel Zink 14New Event Rules Adopt subject modification other orooosals Aberle A A A A N A AiOAiN A A A A A AiiAON C U Ce C 0 stock configuration Component parts must original NIA AININIAI Al AA NIAI A7A4N parts manufacturers factory replacement parts partsIII equivalent unreworked manufacturers replacementJJjIiii parts YeeI IIIII January 1978 71 C 0 U bO C Ce C 0 -v Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 blank box means no vote cast *Means additional description provided elsewhere **These pro posals being re-voted inasmuch construction original ballot produced inconclusive result RC Contest Board Final Vote ContI I II Ill IV V VI IVIIIVIII 1 4tI-ue rressure ny type fuel pressure system may used Aberle** l4fAFuel Pressure No pressurization fuel sys tem exceDt a** 14jFuel Limited max 50% nitro commercially pre-mixed CD option fuel may supplied contestants Aberle ** l4jAFuel Eliminate requirements Moffat** f l4jBFuel No max nitro fuel supplied contest management Simpson ** 141Wine Mm 200 scm ins area no deltas flying wo-Meter Class Adopt new class sailpianes projected span -pt limited two meters 78WAAANNAAANANA7A4N 3 opters Al j A Al Al NI Al Al Al copter Advisory Committee* RADIO CONTROL PRO POSAL DESCRIPTIONS 3Helieopter Rules New rules pro posed Helicopter Advisory Committee AMA FCC regulations governing contestant equipment model helicopter shall applicable event ex cept noted herein Safety consideration spectators event personnel partici pants shall primary importance 1 There shall no limitation types equipment fitted helicopter 2 Each contestant shall permitted two 2 model entries except Scale 3 All models shall subject safety spection discretion event direc tor and/or CD 4 Model designated No 1 may flown until disabled Model No 1 repairable flight time model No 2 may en tered no case will model No 1 re-en tered 5 The contestant must notify event director CD enters model No 2 6 Models judged unflyable due crash must reinspected prior re-use 7 Dangerous flying poor sportsmanship will grounds disqualification 8 All maneuvers will commence end helipad 9 All maneuvers will flown proper sequence away spectators minimum three feet altitude will main tained maneuvers a Maneuvers seven through twelve 7-12 will flown combined unit will scored segmentally b All freestyle maneuvers selected will flown unit including landing scored segmentally Landing separate maneuver following auto-rotation 10 All contestants will have three minutes start helicopters time may used adjusting trimming long en gine started allotted time 11 All models will carried start ing point helipad No models will flown helipad pit area 12 Should flight aborted will considered official attempt upon com pletion two maneuvers 13 All contestants will permitted fly equal rounds time permits 14 Winning scores will sum two best scores 15 Novice contestants will fly maneuvers 1 through six 6five minutes flight time See maneuvers schedule Continued page 76 72 Model Aviation Tlxea u roll inverted Yee/Simpson/Moffat A1AINIA NIAIA AIAIN A7A4N C 0 U C 0 C 0 0 IFAKA- Al AlA IAIAI NI A10A1N j A N A A j A A10A1N AIAIAIA NIAIA AIAIA Ai OA 1N Clipper Cargo Payload Eliminate act vity CONTROL LINE CONTESTBOARDU C0 FINAL VOTE- g ~- 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES Result AAcceptable te C C N ptable O~O uoand y IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIXXXI 891AA Line Specifications Eliminate General SectionANAAAA AAAAA9A 1 N Pardue 240 Displacement Limits Fix limit international stan-ANAAA NAAAA7A 2N dard 6600 Cu cm 4028 Cu Perry 92CL Category Championship Add no 5 SpeedAAAAAA AANAA9A 1 N events may considered scoring Perry 53lrISr Requirements Require Jr Sr entrants fly mini-pipes SAC A8A 3N A1OA1N 82eTuned Pipe Ban Limit 65 D Speed constant diameterAANNA mini-pipes SACjJNNAAA7A4N 13Rules Rewrite Adopt Racing Unified Rules proposed advisory committee subject revisions other proposals 14Rules Kewrlte Adopt event rules Rat Racing Slow Rat Racing 1AA Mouse & 1AA Scale Racing Scale Racing pro posed advisory committee subject revisions other A A A A A Ail ON Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 two alternatives basic concept simple majority passes basic concept accepted 2/3 majority three alternatives basic concept ranked order desirability least total passes basic concept accepted 2/3 majority blank box means no vote cast January 1978 73 N AAAN j NAN j AAA7A4N -Tuned Pipe Ban Limit Y2A Proto Speed constant diAl A A NA1OA iN Aj A AA A A N AANAANAAAAAA9A2N 83Tuned Pipe Ban Limit Senior age fliers constant dia meter Y2 Pardue 0 U C U 3 C 5 A A A N A N A9A 2N CL Contest Board Final Vote Cont[iii iiiv vi [vii viii] IXXXii Results Exhaust Extension Limitation Allow constant di-A N A NAA IAA A I A8A2N 0 U 0 C 0 0 RAC 63Field Layout/Safety Change 20 circle 15 80 circle 77 also require pilots crouch just outside 15AAAAAAAANAAAi 0A 1 N ~circle during refueling Rozelle 1 9APit Stops Require refueling stoi 70-lap races andNAAANANAAAA7A 3N three 140-lap races Lambert 27Number Finalists Allow up 12 th finals chang number feature races six gInes Require major .AA facturer RAC/NCAC/CAN IA IA INA IA IN IN IA A7A4N oe 0 0 IretanKoiwinA A AA A A A10AON j2w go crosswise through fuselage RAC 3AStarters Allow spring-type starters Class RACA A A A AA A A11AON 3BEngine Requirements Change Class Ito Any current Sly produced reed valve engine integral tankA A A A NA A AbA 1 N McNally 21Control Lines Change minimum 010 008 A N A N A N N A7A 4N single-strand lines RAC 0 U z t outbe similarIIII some traditional military type also require appropriateA A A N A Nj N A8A 3N markings NCACIIII 67AOfficial Flight/Low Speed intractions ReorganizationAA AlAA IAl I rewrite advisory committeeAjAlNjA1 A1OA1N1 67BLow Speed Infraction Penalty Reorganization/rewriteIAA IA IAA AANAlAl AbA 1 NI ow or 74 Model Aviation 62Field Layout/Safety Change 20 circle 15 require pilot crouch just outside 15 circle during Rozelle o 9PIAt Stncp Flimintp hand-nn-eI U U 0 0 ana ii NCAC 50Profile Cockpits Require cockpit canopy area .Scc division between Classes A A AA A A AHA ON within 1 elevation line NCAC A1 Aj N1 Nj A1 Aj Aj A1 A1 Aj Af A9A 2N CL Contest Board Final Vote ContIII Ill IV V Vi VII VIII IX X XlResults 1 2170/73BProfile Class Bonus Points Provide awardAAANANAANNAA7A 4N o of 10 scale bonus points Perry U 68Bonus Points obtain require model color -5 similar military-type paint scheme addition otherAAAAANAAANAA9A 2N Zrequirements NCAC 74Multi-Engines Allow such models having up 72 cu inAAAAAAANAAA9A1 N total displacement Rabe jp FZprA arance Judging Eliminate separate headings substituteAAAANANAAAAA9A 2N overall appearance having following point ranges 0 550 20 points PAACXXXXXXXXXA9 U aneuver Descriptions Adopt FAI maneuver descriptions diagrams scoring include metric equivalents N A A N N A A8A 3N chart engines/lines specifications Trostle 43/43ARules Rewrite Adopt rules rewritten advisory committee including corrections kill definition subjectAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON revisions other proposals 42Builder-of-Model Rule EliminateAAAAAANAAAAA1OA iN 40ALine Specifications Provide special conditions up 1549 engines 01 2 ml multi-strand lines 25-lb A A A N A N N A8A 3N Sanders 5 0 E 0 U term period due line entanglement CAC 41Double Kill Use points accrued before double kill toAAAAAAAAAANAi OA 1 N determine winner instead rematching CAC 5 -o S 0 U 0 44Rules Rewrite Adopt rules rewritten advisory com mittee subject revisions other proposals A A A A A AhA ON Combat Financing Continued page 69 burden financial responsibility must shouldered everyone does fairly contribute responsi bility will light individual Miniature Aircraft Combat Association asks participate following plan contests have combina don Fast Slow FAI Combat Con test Director request extra dollar Combat contestant part entry fee program should start immediately end about June 1978 Send money MACA Treasurer Patty Sasnett 1443 McKinley Escondido CA 92027 marked FA Combat Fund Also special contests collections raffles other miscellaneous sources revenue appreciated much want team win January1978 75 28Kill Elimination Change kill counts 100 points does n- A A A A N A AiOA iN IA IA j Al N Al Al Aj Al AiOA1NI IA Al NI Al NI Al Al Al NI NI A7A4N SCALE CONTEST BOARD C -Jo- FINAL VOTE 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES z EZ f4jj o oz Result ofVote Acceptable - N NotAcceptable2 ooo 0~E UL U 2 00 Tally II Ill IV V VI VII VIII IX X Xl Rename CL Scale RC Scale respectively CL Precision ScaleAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON RC Precision Scale 1 ORC Scale Mufflers Require use muffler ducted fans andAAAANAAAAAAAi OA 1 N run instead ot winch tow Boucher Mufflers Rewrite clarify no deductions due mufflerAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON installation 24RC Flight Realism Award upto 10 ins scale-likeAAAAAAAAAAAA11AON flight Karlsson 10 or10aZveUWrS Drop Traffic Pattern substitute Realism Flight 1012211211121Ai 5 or beforeIAIAIAIAIAfAiAIAIAIAAIAilAONI -J U two flights MosesAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON 21Builder/Flier Requirements Restate section asAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON general rules Gretz [11 Powerplants Eliminate restrictions type powerplantsAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON ojScott Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 three alternatives basic concept ranked order desirability least total passes basic concept accepted two-thirds majority blank box means no vote cast EF TEAM PROGRAM FINALS QUAUFIERS Seven regional Semi-Finals current 1979 Free Flight Team Selection Program held September qualifying top fliers compete Team Finals planned Labor Day weekend 1978 list qualifiers below compiled Bill Bo gart behalf FF Team Selection Com mittee Bong WI Power Bob Mattes Dick Lyons Bill Roush Ken Happersett Hardy Brodersen Ken Phair Dick Covalt Nordic Bill Shailor Willard Smltz Tony Italiano Dick Lyons Bob McCarthy Wakefield Joe Macay Chuck Lotila Chris Matsuno Herbert Mieras Bill Kozak John Watters Marvin Bashaw Tulsa OK Power C L Davis Hank Spence Dub McCormick Nordic Ed Turner Don Chancey Wakefield Ron Roberti Bob Dunham Gene Post Pensacola FL Power W E Johnson Doug Joyce R Hull Nordic Andy Barron Harry Grogan J Bradley Wakefield R Hull Frank Parmenter Fred Pearce Joe Boyle Tacoma WA Power Keith Martin Nordic Ronnie Davis Marc Nagasawa Jim Thornberry Ted Stalick Bob Stalick David Lenderman Wakefield Bill Langenberg Ronnie Davis John Lenderman Galeville NY Power Bob Sifleet Jack Nix Carl Bogart Joe Boyle Dale Mateer Bob Gutai Frank Paulin Tom Kerr Dave Rounsaville Nordic Bob Hatschek Bob Gutal Art Collard Bob Huber Dale Mateer Wakefield Bob Sifleet Cliff Montplaisir Jack Minassian Denver CO Power Bill Lovins Don McGhee Bill Gieseking Nordic Gary Baughman George Batiuk Wakefield George Batiuk Ed Collins Taft CA Power Lloyd Decker Russ Backer Reid Simpson Lynn Decker Hulan Matthies Mike Achterberg Bruce Hannah Jr Doug Galbreath Ed Carroll Roger Simpson Nordic Jeff Livotto Gary Medley Jim Wilson Don Zink Lee Hines Val Sidlauskas Dennis Mihora Dick Myers Bob lsaacson Bill Xenakis Wakefield George Xenakis Jack Brown Dick Gildersleeve Phedon Tsiknopolous Tom Medley Bob White Val Sidlauskas Jim Quinn RC Proposal Descriptions Continued page 72 16 Intermediate contestants will fly man euvers 1 through thirteen 13seven minutes flight time See maneuver schedule 17 Expert contestants will fly maneuvers 1 through thirteen 13 plus self-selected freestyle maneuvers can completed three 3 minutes flight time cluding landing Total expert flight timeten minutes See maneuver schedule 18 Additional landing score will added auto-rotation landing Should score desired contestant must lift model off ten 10 foot altitude exe cute landing maneuver 19 Scale contestants will fly following maneuvers order a Fifteen 15 second stationary hover landing b Constant heading figure eight starting left land c 36Odegree fly-around starting left 76 Model Aviation Scale Contest Board Final Vote ContI II iii IV V VI VII VIII lX X XIResults 17Mufflers Require use muffler ducted fans elec-AAAANAAAAAAAbA iN C o tric motors exempted Gretz U19Qualification Flight/Contest Schedule Revised/rewrittenAAAAANAAAAAAbA 1 N s clarity Gretz U u20Flight Options Allow scoring non-listed flight func-AAAAANAAAAAAi OA 1 N -J tions up 20 points Gretz 18Scoring Revised/rewritten rules clarity GretzAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON 36FF Gas Scale Aircraft Eligibility Revised language conform A A A A A AIl ON rules Unified Scale Judging Meuser 34Aircraft Elieihilitv Revised language conform 0 0 0 o points MatherI1]tJ1I-.11I Ai lA ON 35Aircraft Eligibility Revised language conform withiiiiiiiiiiiT AhA ON] C ANAA AA AA AiQAiN AA1IiIII C 0 ~I~AAAAAAAAANAA1OA1N 7B also includes fuselage Learoyd --~ 28Alternate Rules Provide choice rules used MIAMA Club addition present rules MartinANAAAAAAAAAAbA 1 N 33Aircraft Eligibility Revised language conform rulesAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON Unified Scale Judging Meuser g* N~w~z 2Unofficial Flights Provide no-flight event foulingAAAAAAAAAAA Ail ON o by another contestant spectator etc Domina 0 ight Points Reduce max flight 90 secs ClemensAANAAAAAAAAAbA 1 N - d Five minutes flight time 20 Scale contestants will fly same equip ment static judged Should part aircraft damaged replaced portion aircraftwill re-judged 21 Scale contestants will present fol lowing materials helicopter static judging a Published three-view drawings b Pictures published otherwise pertaining color markings details better presentation better can judged 22 Scale entries will judged fol lowing maximum 25 points a Fuselage b Cockpit c Landing gear d Rotor systems e Craftsmanship f Finish markings 23 Scale winning points will sum best two flights plus static judging points 24 All maneuvers will judged 0-10 have additional K-factor multiplier indi cated 25 All models will have contestants AMA number affixed contestants discretion 26 Protests Protests will writing hand delivered event director CD immediately after flight contention protests will state specific infractionby made made signed dated protestor protests will settled using rules 27 Helipad Helipads will three feet diameter helipad will located fifteen feet ahead main pad wind third pad will located fifteen feet right main pad90 degrees wind HARLAN COPS IWO INDOOR POSITIONS recent mail ballot AMA Indoor Team Selection Committee has resulted Ray Harlan being named chairman committeeand also confirmation being manager US 1978 Indoor World Championships team Harlan Wayland MA takes over reins committee Bucky Servaites written committee voting should receive Most Im proved Flier Award 1977-78 team se lection program running award Richard Doig Dan Domina Bill Hulbert Richard Whitten Ron Williams MANEUVERS Group OneNoviceK-Factor 15 1 Lift offiS second hoverland 2 Lift offhover forward 15 feet-land 3 Lift offhover backward 15 feetland 4 Lift offhover right 15 feetland 5 Lift offhover left 15 feetland 6 Lift offhover constant heading figure eight starting leftland Group TwoIntermediateK-Factor 15 7 Lift offclimb 45 degrees 25 feet 8 One hundred foot straight flight 9 Procedure turnaway specta tors ninety degree left turn followed 27 degree right turn 10 Return flight same path No 8 11 Figure eight away spectators 12 Landing 13 Lift offstarting left fly 360 degree flyaround land fly-around 100 foot circle Group ThreeExpert Freestyle K-Factor 15 360 degree hovertail 25 360 degree hovernose 15 360 degree hovertail 45 degree low 25 Stationary hoverpilot circles 360 de grees around helicopter 15 Hover 50 feetturn 180 degreeshover back 25 Top Hat Fly 20 feet forwardclimb 20 January1978 77 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD z FINAL VOTE FOR 1978-79 COMPETITION RULESU - lt Acceptable-.~o- Acceptable~ ofVote y IIIIIIIVVVIVII VIIIIXXXI 52ACham pionship Points Individual J r/Sr/Op Championships scoring FF events exclude flyoff flightsAAAAAAA AAAA9A ON FF Category Championships count flyoff flights ecessary determining event winner Matsuno 3Optical Aids Allow/recommend use binoculars con-AAAAAAA AAAA9A ON sent flier timer Moore rnithoPter Definition Revision eliminate/diminishAAAAAAA AAAA9A ON C V 41111 IIdACI III events presently Cat l/IIand no site restrictionsAAA AA AA7 Boyle111 I I A8AONI 2Engine Run Timing Define engine cut-off instant lastAAAAAAAAA V rule book Norcross* 4Class D New class models engines 401 toAAA AANAAAAA8A 1 N 650 cu Isaacks NjN 42Exhaust Extensions Prohibit exhaust extensions PardueAAAN- ANAANAA6A 3N 37Unlimited Rubber Rename Mulvihill BennettAAA AAAAAAA9 AON 24Indoor Rubber Unofficial Flight Instead current unofficialAAA AANAA6A 3N flight rules substitute 1975 FAI rules Vallee 38/39CIndoor Novice Pennyplane Specifications Limit mono planes Meuser ** 38/39Elndoor Pennyplane Entry Limitation contest allow flier compete Pennyplane Novice Pennyplane both FFCB Chmn ** 27Outdoor Helicopter Class III Increase displacement limit toAA AAAAAAAA9A ON 36 cu G LeeI J 28Outdoor Helicopter Tasks Add fourth task Hovering20 PtsAAA AAAAAAAA9A ON max G Lee Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 blank box means no vote cast vote surrounded parentheses cast after deadline considered results *Means additional description provided elsewhere **To re-voted RC Proposal Descriptions Cont feet doing 360 degree turnfly forward 20 feetdescend doing 360 degree turn fly forward 20 feet 15 Chandel Climbing 180 degree direction change 20 Constant heading loop entering bottom50 feet diameter 20 Constant heading loop entering top 50 feet diameter 30 Vertical eight Ascending constant head ing loop followed descending con stant loopSO feet diameter segments 35 Loop 35 Roll 10 Stall turn 15 Stall turn 360 degree turn descend ing 35 Auto rotation landing 15 Landing maneuver must start least ten foot altitude separate auto-rotation landing must part freestyle selection 26aQuarter Midget Pylon Acceptable En gines Zink New definition engine shall complete unit ready run needing ly prop fuel starting voltage excluding glow plug exhaust extension gaskets head bolts crankcase bolts drive washer prop washer prop nut excluded parts subject rules regarding production availability 26bQuarter Midget Pylon Quantity Zink New definition least 1000 engines RC carburetors shall available through normal retail channels throughout United States FF Model Year Awards Anthony J Italiano chairman 1978 10 Models Year Selection Committee National Free Flight Society requests nominations outstanding models sent him quickly possible Nomina tions wanted following cate gories FAI Power Wakefield Nordic Out door Rubber Small AMA Power Large AMA Power Indoor/Outdoor HL Glider Speci alty Send nominations Anthony Itali ano 1655 Revere Dr Brookfield WI 53005 FREE FLIGHT PRO POSAL DESCRIPTiONS 29AOrnithopter Definition Meuser Substitute following 56 An ornithop ter model derives its propulsion solely flapping its wings parts thereof part wing fixed projected area flapping part shall less fixed part fixed parts must extend ahead leading edge behind trailing edge flapping parts model has wing restric tions apply independently wing wings shall substantially identical size shape relative areas fixed flapping parts excursion flapping parts projected area flapping part de termined position midway between its ex treme positions Horizontal stabilizing sur faces must extreme front rear model total projected area such surfaces shall exceed 50% toCon tinued next page 78 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/01
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78
COM PETI TW" NE WSLETTEK ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES ANNOUNCED conclusion Final Vote Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Scale Combined Contest Boards report ed chart form issue work has done two-year process updating adding revising AMA competition rules 1978-79 Remaining resolving anomalies contradic tions may have resulted vot ing plus editing may required consistency clarity no change intent Much work will done Boards chairman together Board members opinion commended hours spent dedication representing districts frequently face wide diversity opinions wishes given subject Plan 78 competition activity now report cant completely take place 1978-79 rule book significant aspects new rules shown de scription column voting charts items shown acceptable results column represent change 1976-77 rules applicable 1978-79 N defeated wont new rule book Free Flight Final Vote mistake pro posal 39 limit models Pennyplane event monoplanes omitted another Final Vote ballot being circulated 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW board cover point avoid other possible misunderstandings proposal 38 limit Novice Pennyplane event monoplanes being re-voted 38/39B accepted would limit both Novice Pennyplane event Pennyplane event monoplanes add provision flier may enter either Pennyplane event Novice Pennyplane event given contest both Related 38/39B additional questions being asked determine whether contest interpreted include Record Trials Radio Control Final Vote As shown double asterisks chart inconclusive re sults obtained several propo sals Board being asked vote again proposals fashion hope will produce positive results FINANCING NEEDED FOR COMBAT WC PITTING Gary Frost Pr Miniature Aircraft Combat Asan US about send its first official FAI World Championships Combat Team England next year due lack funds benefit pit person nel Im sure recognize what disaster would surely Continued page 75 wipJw -w WASHINGTON DC 20005 CALL FOR 4A CONTROL LINE MEET BIDS Clubs Contest Directors sponsors wishing have 1978 Control Line con tests considered Class AAAA rating should submit bids AMA HQ December 31 1977 bid should include supporting data 4A rating deserved Such data might include history event number geographical spread previous participants type value awards adequacy fly ing site events involved amount lo cal support manpower otherwise host organization others involved etc Following January 1 bids received will submitted various CL special interest organizations recommenda tions February AMA Execu tive Council Board Directors will consid er bids recommendations choose meets will granted 4A rating course action decided Executive Council its October 1 meeting need special procedure deter mining appropriate Class AAAA Control Line contest stems fact meets seeking status have events cate gories no national special interest organization representing CL categories other kinds events wish ing Class AAAA status procedures rule book paragraph 137 page 5 apply COMBINED CONTEST BOARDS FINAL VOTE FOR 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES FF Free Flight Contest Board CLControl Line Contest BoardResult AcceptableRC Radio Control Contest Boardof Vote N AcceptableSC e Contest Boardand IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIXXXITally 11 ARecord Applications Provide flier submit aFF AAAAAAN AAA record claim directly AMA HQ reliance othersRC AAAAAA AAAA MeuserSC AAAAAAAAAA36A4N CLANANNAA AAAA 1 2ARecord Flights After Contest Close categories lnvolv-FF AAAAAAA AAA ing series flights allow flights made after close ofRC AAAAAA AAAA contest provided least flights made duringSC AAAAAAAAAA37A 2N regular contest hours MeuserCL AAAAAA NNAA 14Individual National Champion Point Computation Score onFF AAAAAAA NAA combined age class basis PardueRCAAAAAA AAAA SCAAAAAAAAAA36A4N CL ANAANAA AANA 1 Category Championships Limit scoring half events inFF AAAAAAA AAA category maximum nine events PerryRC AAAAAA AAAA SC AAAAAAANA38A1N CL AAAAAAA AAAA Notes Proposals passing Final Vote Contest Boards margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA competition rules effective January 11978 blank box means no vote cast January1978 69 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARD FINAL VOTE FOR 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES Acceptable N Acceptable 4-C 0 4 C -i z C 0 u - 4 4 4 0-dl Co 0 -I C DL 45Contestant Classification Allow lower rank physi cal disability extended absence flying etc Friend** 45AContestant Classification Allow lower rank placing six meets Simpson** 12Twin Engines used allow up 8002 cu total displacement Hawks A 44 44 4 4 4 -r u-u N LJ 44 0 00 -i 044 40 44 - -i C 0 44 4 -4C 4 C 0 0-4 Z4 0 m t 0 4 0 4 44 Result Vote Tally 44Expert Pattern Eliminate Master pattern flownNA AA A A7A 4N both Experts Masters Friend221 50Flight Attempts Define allow two attemptsA NA AIIA8A3N FriendN11 49Starting Time Two minutes A jA Al NI N1 Al NI NI Al A7A4N itnate requir completion Straight Flight Out Procedure TurnAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON McGraw 41b/532-pt Roll Rename redefine Straight In-NAAAAAAAAAAA1OA iN verted Flight Friend/McGraw 41cAdvanced Class Fig M Change Double Stall TurnAANANNAANAAA7A 4N Friend 23Advanced Class 2-Pt Roll Replace 4-Pt RollAAAAANAAANAA9A 2N Worrest 54Collation Mandatory Zeros List together theAAJAAAAAAAAAi GA 1 N reasons mandatory zeros McGraw 46Landing Redefine Omit complete roll stopAAAANAAAAANA9A 2N current mandatory continuous sequence CarterA IA NNA AkXINA8A3N Starter ude rylon Kacing rules requirement starter check fliers position reai ly before giving signal release aircraft 24aNO Planes Limit two allow flight backup first judged unsafe Zink Al A A A A A A A A A A A AhA ON AhA ON 70 Model Aviation behind spectator line McGraw 4 4 C 4 C 4 ANNIAIA A9A2N IA N ABA 3N C 4 0 t 0 0 U 21 AManeuvers Additional modifications including 44mn14 flight nlnc fnr tha three A NNAAlA N A8A 3N C 0 0 6 25Prototype Requirements Limit replicas tull-scale d_propeller-driven aircraft Zink A A A A A Ail ON RC Contest Board Final Vote Cont 26cALead-Time Engines Require availability 60 days before use Yeager III Ill IV A N V VIVII VIII IX A A x XlResults A1OA1N 26eEngine Rework/Modification permitted ZinkAAANAAAAAAAAbA iN 26fCarburetor Must supplied specifically catAAANAAAAAAAAi OA 1 N aloged engine no mods throat spraybar Zink 26gEngine Inspection Procedures instigation byAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON another contestant CD Zink 26hAFuel Tank Pressurization Same 26h except forAAAAAAAAAAAAhA ON listing various kinds prohibited pressure Camarata 27aMufflers Require stock mufflers specified local rules ZinkAAAAAAAAAAAbOA ON 27bExhaust Extractors Require 14s slot usedAANAAAANAAA8A 2N Zin k 28Accessories Eliminate accessory rule 406 ZinkAAAANAAANNNA7A 4N 20Propellers Allow wood foxed-pitch two-blade PnIiinNNAAAAAAAANA8A3N selagesradius OT cfleek cowls anaA NA A A NA A9A 2N canopy outermost surface cross-sections Yeager 30Fuselages New definition maintain scale-like char-AAAAAAAAAAAAhA ON acter 2 wide 5 deep Zink 31Weight Check completion heat ZinkAAANAAANAANA8A 3N 24b/32Safety Inspection Adopt Form details ZinkAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON 4Starting Procedure Formal rules including round 1 start ing position draw point accumulation laterANAAAANAAAAA9A 2N rounds Camarata Starting Procedure Racehorse start OK preannounced** 33Starting Eliminate idle check before takeoff pro-NAAANAAAAAAA9A 2N hibit engine running nostarts Zink bOaIdle Require engine running landing eliminateNAAAAAAAAAAAi OA iN idle check before race Camarata lObIdle Landing must judged safe fast CD canNAAAAAAAAAAAbOA 1 N require idle demonstration Camarata 34Idle Eliminate idle-before race revised language idle landing half-point penalty failure ZinkNAANAAAAAAAA9A 2N 18Fuel Require organizer de-fuel planes between heatsNAANNAAANAAA7A 4N Yeager 35Fuel Require organizer both supply dis-AAAAAAAAAAAAil ON pense fuel Zink 36Race Procedure/Scoring Provision 2-mile 17 mile courses race-horse starting alternate methods cut penalties according course length same FormAAANAAAAAAAAi QA iN 1 long course automatic 1 point cut short Lontact contact another ZinkA A A A A A Ail ON 38Contest Advertisements Require state length course muffler reQuirements brand fuel Zink 14New Event Rules Adopt subject modification other orooosals Aberle A A A A N A AiOAiN A A A A A AiiAON C U Ce C 0 stock configuration Component parts must original NIA AININIAI Al AA NIAI A7A4N parts manufacturers factory replacement parts partsIII equivalent unreworked manufacturers replacementJJjIiii parts YeeI IIIII January 1978 71 C 0 U bO C Ce C 0 -v Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 blank box means no vote cast *Means additional description provided elsewhere **These pro posals being re-voted inasmuch construction original ballot produced inconclusive result RC Contest Board Final Vote ContI I II Ill IV V VI IVIIIVIII 1 4tI-ue rressure ny type fuel pressure system may used Aberle** l4fAFuel Pressure No pressurization fuel sys tem exceDt a** 14jFuel Limited max 50% nitro commercially pre-mixed CD option fuel may supplied contestants Aberle ** l4jAFuel Eliminate requirements Moffat** f l4jBFuel No max nitro fuel supplied contest management Simpson ** 141Wine Mm 200 scm ins area no deltas flying wo-Meter Class Adopt new class sailpianes projected span -pt limited two meters 78WAAANNAAANANA7A4N 3 opters Al j A Al Al NI Al Al Al copter Advisory Committee* RADIO CONTROL PRO POSAL DESCRIPTIONS 3Helieopter Rules New rules pro posed Helicopter Advisory Committee AMA FCC regulations governing contestant equipment model helicopter shall applicable event ex cept noted herein Safety consideration spectators event personnel partici pants shall primary importance 1 There shall no limitation types equipment fitted helicopter 2 Each contestant shall permitted two 2 model entries except Scale 3 All models shall subject safety spection discretion event direc tor and/or CD 4 Model designated No 1 may flown until disabled Model No 1 repairable flight time model No 2 may en tered no case will model No 1 re-en tered 5 The contestant must notify event director CD enters model No 2 6 Models judged unflyable due crash must reinspected prior re-use 7 Dangerous flying poor sportsmanship will grounds disqualification 8 All maneuvers will commence end helipad 9 All maneuvers will flown proper sequence away spectators minimum three feet altitude will main tained maneuvers a Maneuvers seven through twelve 7-12 will flown combined unit will scored segmentally b All freestyle maneuvers selected will flown unit including landing scored segmentally Landing separate maneuver following auto-rotation 10 All contestants will have three minutes start helicopters time may used adjusting trimming long en gine started allotted time 11 All models will carried start ing point helipad No models will flown helipad pit area 12 Should flight aborted will considered official attempt upon com pletion two maneuvers 13 All contestants will permitted fly equal rounds time permits 14 Winning scores will sum two best scores 15 Novice contestants will fly maneuvers 1 through six 6five minutes flight time See maneuvers schedule Continued page 76 72 Model Aviation Tlxea u roll inverted Yee/Simpson/Moffat A1AINIA NIAIA AIAIN A7A4N C 0 U C 0 C 0 0 IFAKA- Al AlA IAIAI NI A10A1N j A N A A j A A10A1N AIAIAIA NIAIA AIAIA Ai OA 1N Clipper Cargo Payload Eliminate act vity CONTROL LINE CONTESTBOARDU C0 FINAL VOTE- g ~- 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES Result AAcceptable te C C N ptable O~O uoand y IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIXXXI 891AA Line Specifications Eliminate General SectionANAAAA AAAAA9A 1 N Pardue 240 Displacement Limits Fix limit international stan-ANAAA NAAAA7A 2N dard 6600 Cu cm 4028 Cu Perry 92CL Category Championship Add no 5 SpeedAAAAAA AANAA9A 1 N events may considered scoring Perry 53lrISr Requirements Require Jr Sr entrants fly mini-pipes SAC A8A 3N A1OA1N 82eTuned Pipe Ban Limit 65 D Speed constant diameterAANNA mini-pipes SACjJNNAAA7A4N 13Rules Rewrite Adopt Racing Unified Rules proposed advisory committee subject revisions other proposals 14Rules Kewrlte Adopt event rules Rat Racing Slow Rat Racing 1AA Mouse & 1AA Scale Racing Scale Racing pro posed advisory committee subject revisions other A A A A A Ail ON Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 two alternatives basic concept simple majority passes basic concept accepted 2/3 majority three alternatives basic concept ranked order desirability least total passes basic concept accepted 2/3 majority blank box means no vote cast January 1978 73 N AAAN j NAN j AAA7A4N -Tuned Pipe Ban Limit Y2A Proto Speed constant diAl A A NA1OA iN Aj A AA A A N AANAANAAAAAA9A2N 83Tuned Pipe Ban Limit Senior age fliers constant dia meter Y2 Pardue 0 U C U 3 C 5 A A A N A N A9A 2N CL Contest Board Final Vote Cont[iii iiiv vi [vii viii] IXXXii Results Exhaust Extension Limitation Allow constant di-A N A NAA IAA A I A8A2N 0 U 0 C 0 0 RAC 63Field Layout/Safety Change 20 circle 15 80 circle 77 also require pilots crouch just outside 15AAAAAAAANAAAi 0A 1 N ~circle during refueling Rozelle 1 9APit Stops Require refueling stoi 70-lap races andNAAANANAAAA7A 3N three 140-lap races Lambert 27Number Finalists Allow up 12 th finals chang number feature races six gInes Require major .AA facturer RAC/NCAC/CAN IA IA INA IA IN IN IA A7A4N oe 0 0 IretanKoiwinA A AA A A A10AON j2w go crosswise through fuselage RAC 3AStarters Allow spring-type starters Class RACA A A A AA A A11AON 3BEngine Requirements Change Class Ito Any current Sly produced reed valve engine integral tankA A A A NA A AbA 1 N McNally 21Control Lines Change minimum 010 008 A N A N A N N A7A 4N single-strand lines RAC 0 U z t outbe similarIIII some traditional military type also require appropriateA A A N A Nj N A8A 3N markings NCACIIII 67AOfficial Flight/Low Speed intractions ReorganizationAA AlAA IAl I rewrite advisory committeeAjAlNjA1 A1OA1N1 67BLow Speed Infraction Penalty Reorganization/rewriteIAA IA IAA AANAlAl AbA 1 NI ow or 74 Model Aviation 62Field Layout/Safety Change 20 circle 15 require pilot crouch just outside 15 circle during Rozelle o 9PIAt Stncp Flimintp hand-nn-eI U U 0 0 ana ii NCAC 50Profile Cockpits Require cockpit canopy area .Scc division between Classes A A AA A A AHA ON within 1 elevation line NCAC A1 Aj N1 Nj A1 Aj Aj A1 A1 Aj Af A9A 2N CL Contest Board Final Vote ContIII Ill IV V Vi VII VIII IX X XlResults 1 2170/73BProfile Class Bonus Points Provide awardAAANANAANNAA7A 4N o of 10 scale bonus points Perry U 68Bonus Points obtain require model color -5 similar military-type paint scheme addition otherAAAAANAAANAA9A 2N Zrequirements NCAC 74Multi-Engines Allow such models having up 72 cu inAAAAAAANAAA9A1 N total displacement Rabe jp FZprA arance Judging Eliminate separate headings substituteAAAANANAAAAA9A 2N overall appearance having following point ranges 0 550 20 points PAACXXXXXXXXXA9 U aneuver Descriptions Adopt FAI maneuver descriptions diagrams scoring include metric equivalents N A A N N A A8A 3N chart engines/lines specifications Trostle 43/43ARules Rewrite Adopt rules rewritten advisory committee including corrections kill definition subjectAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON revisions other proposals 42Builder-of-Model Rule EliminateAAAAAANAAAAA1OA iN 40ALine Specifications Provide special conditions up 1549 engines 01 2 ml multi-strand lines 25-lb A A A N A N N A8A 3N Sanders 5 0 E 0 U term period due line entanglement CAC 41Double Kill Use points accrued before double kill toAAAAAAAAAANAi OA 1 N determine winner instead rematching CAC 5 -o S 0 U 0 44Rules Rewrite Adopt rules rewritten advisory com mittee subject revisions other proposals A A A A A AhA ON Combat Financing Continued page 69 burden financial responsibility must shouldered everyone does fairly contribute responsi bility will light individual Miniature Aircraft Combat Association asks participate following plan contests have combina don Fast Slow FAI Combat Con test Director request extra dollar Combat contestant part entry fee program should start immediately end about June 1978 Send money MACA Treasurer Patty Sasnett 1443 McKinley Escondido CA 92027 marked FA Combat Fund Also special contests collections raffles other miscellaneous sources revenue appreciated much want team win January1978 75 28Kill Elimination Change kill counts 100 points does n- A A A A N A AiOA iN IA IA j Al N Al Al Aj Al AiOA1NI IA Al NI Al NI Al Al Al NI NI A7A4N SCALE CONTEST BOARD C -Jo- FINAL VOTE 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES z EZ f4jj o oz Result ofVote Acceptable - N NotAcceptable2 ooo 0~E UL U 2 00 Tally II Ill IV V VI VII VIII IX X Xl Rename CL Scale RC Scale respectively CL Precision ScaleAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON RC Precision Scale 1 ORC Scale Mufflers Require use muffler ducted fans andAAAANAAAAAAAi OA 1 N run instead ot winch tow Boucher Mufflers Rewrite clarify no deductions due mufflerAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON installation 24RC Flight Realism Award upto 10 ins scale-likeAAAAAAAAAAAA11AON flight Karlsson 10 or10aZveUWrS Drop Traffic Pattern substitute Realism Flight 1012211211121Ai 5 or beforeIAIAIAIAIAfAiAIAIAIAAIAilAONI -J U two flights MosesAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON 21Builder/Flier Requirements Restate section asAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON general rules Gretz [11 Powerplants Eliminate restrictions type powerplantsAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON ojScott Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 three alternatives basic concept ranked order desirability least total passes basic concept accepted two-thirds majority blank box means no vote cast EF TEAM PROGRAM FINALS QUAUFIERS Seven regional Semi-Finals current 1979 Free Flight Team Selection Program held September qualifying top fliers compete Team Finals planned Labor Day weekend 1978 list qualifiers below compiled Bill Bo gart behalf FF Team Selection Com mittee Bong WI Power Bob Mattes Dick Lyons Bill Roush Ken Happersett Hardy Brodersen Ken Phair Dick Covalt Nordic Bill Shailor Willard Smltz Tony Italiano Dick Lyons Bob McCarthy Wakefield Joe Macay Chuck Lotila Chris Matsuno Herbert Mieras Bill Kozak John Watters Marvin Bashaw Tulsa OK Power C L Davis Hank Spence Dub McCormick Nordic Ed Turner Don Chancey Wakefield Ron Roberti Bob Dunham Gene Post Pensacola FL Power W E Johnson Doug Joyce R Hull Nordic Andy Barron Harry Grogan J Bradley Wakefield R Hull Frank Parmenter Fred Pearce Joe Boyle Tacoma WA Power Keith Martin Nordic Ronnie Davis Marc Nagasawa Jim Thornberry Ted Stalick Bob Stalick David Lenderman Wakefield Bill Langenberg Ronnie Davis John Lenderman Galeville NY Power Bob Sifleet Jack Nix Carl Bogart Joe Boyle Dale Mateer Bob Gutai Frank Paulin Tom Kerr Dave Rounsaville Nordic Bob Hatschek Bob Gutal Art Collard Bob Huber Dale Mateer Wakefield Bob Sifleet Cliff Montplaisir Jack Minassian Denver CO Power Bill Lovins Don McGhee Bill Gieseking Nordic Gary Baughman George Batiuk Wakefield George Batiuk Ed Collins Taft CA Power Lloyd Decker Russ Backer Reid Simpson Lynn Decker Hulan Matthies Mike Achterberg Bruce Hannah Jr Doug Galbreath Ed Carroll Roger Simpson Nordic Jeff Livotto Gary Medley Jim Wilson Don Zink Lee Hines Val Sidlauskas Dennis Mihora Dick Myers Bob lsaacson Bill Xenakis Wakefield George Xenakis Jack Brown Dick Gildersleeve Phedon Tsiknopolous Tom Medley Bob White Val Sidlauskas Jim Quinn RC Proposal Descriptions Continued page 72 16 Intermediate contestants will fly man euvers 1 through thirteen 13seven minutes flight time See maneuver schedule 17 Expert contestants will fly maneuvers 1 through thirteen 13 plus self-selected freestyle maneuvers can completed three 3 minutes flight time cluding landing Total expert flight timeten minutes See maneuver schedule 18 Additional landing score will added auto-rotation landing Should score desired contestant must lift model off ten 10 foot altitude exe cute landing maneuver 19 Scale contestants will fly following maneuvers order a Fifteen 15 second stationary hover landing b Constant heading figure eight starting left land c 36Odegree fly-around starting left 76 Model Aviation Scale Contest Board Final Vote ContI II iii IV V VI VII VIII lX X XIResults 17Mufflers Require use muffler ducted fans elec-AAAANAAAAAAAbA iN C o tric motors exempted Gretz U19Qualification Flight/Contest Schedule Revised/rewrittenAAAAANAAAAAAbA 1 N s clarity Gretz U u20Flight Options Allow scoring non-listed flight func-AAAAANAAAAAAi OA 1 N -J tions up 20 points Gretz 18Scoring Revised/rewritten rules clarity GretzAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON 36FF Gas Scale Aircraft Eligibility Revised language conform A A A A A AIl ON rules Unified Scale Judging Meuser 34Aircraft Elieihilitv Revised language conform 0 0 0 o points MatherI1]tJ1I-.11I Ai lA ON 35Aircraft Eligibility Revised language conform withiiiiiiiiiiiT AhA ON] C ANAA AA AA AiQAiN AA1IiIII C 0 ~I~AAAAAAAAANAA1OA1N 7B also includes fuselage Learoyd --~ 28Alternate Rules Provide choice rules used MIAMA Club addition present rules MartinANAAAAAAAAAAbA 1 N 33Aircraft Eligibility Revised language conform rulesAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON Unified Scale Judging Meuser g* N~w~z 2Unofficial Flights Provide no-flight event foulingAAAAAAAAAAA Ail ON o by another contestant spectator etc Domina 0 ight Points Reduce max flight 90 secs ClemensAANAAAAAAAAAbA 1 N - d Five minutes flight time 20 Scale contestants will fly same equip ment static judged Should part aircraft damaged replaced portion aircraftwill re-judged 21 Scale contestants will present fol lowing materials helicopter static judging a Published three-view drawings b Pictures published otherwise pertaining color markings details better presentation better can judged 22 Scale entries will judged fol lowing maximum 25 points a Fuselage b Cockpit c Landing gear d Rotor systems e Craftsmanship f Finish markings 23 Scale winning points will sum best two flights plus static judging points 24 All maneuvers will judged 0-10 have additional K-factor multiplier indi cated 25 All models will have contestants AMA number affixed contestants discretion 26 Protests Protests will writing hand delivered event director CD immediately after flight contention protests will state specific infractionby made made signed dated protestor protests will settled using rules 27 Helipad Helipads will three feet diameter helipad will located fifteen feet ahead main pad wind third pad will located fifteen feet right main pad90 degrees wind HARLAN COPS IWO INDOOR POSITIONS recent mail ballot AMA Indoor Team Selection Committee has resulted Ray Harlan being named chairman committeeand also confirmation being manager US 1978 Indoor World Championships team Harlan Wayland MA takes over reins committee Bucky Servaites written committee voting should receive Most Im proved Flier Award 1977-78 team se lection program running award Richard Doig Dan Domina Bill Hulbert Richard Whitten Ron Williams MANEUVERS Group OneNoviceK-Factor 15 1 Lift offiS second hoverland 2 Lift offhover forward 15 feet-land 3 Lift offhover backward 15 feetland 4 Lift offhover right 15 feetland 5 Lift offhover left 15 feetland 6 Lift offhover constant heading figure eight starting leftland Group TwoIntermediateK-Factor 15 7 Lift offclimb 45 degrees 25 feet 8 One hundred foot straight flight 9 Procedure turnaway specta tors ninety degree left turn followed 27 degree right turn 10 Return flight same path No 8 11 Figure eight away spectators 12 Landing 13 Lift offstarting left fly 360 degree flyaround land fly-around 100 foot circle Group ThreeExpert Freestyle K-Factor 15 360 degree hovertail 25 360 degree hovernose 15 360 degree hovertail 45 degree low 25 Stationary hoverpilot circles 360 de grees around helicopter 15 Hover 50 feetturn 180 degreeshover back 25 Top Hat Fly 20 feet forwardclimb 20 January1978 77 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD z FINAL VOTE FOR 1978-79 COMPETITION RULESU - lt Acceptable-.~o- Acceptable~ ofVote y IIIIIIIVVVIVII VIIIIXXXI 52ACham pionship Points Individual J r/Sr/Op Championships scoring FF events exclude flyoff flightsAAAAAAA AAAA9A ON FF Category Championships count flyoff flights ecessary determining event winner Matsuno 3Optical Aids Allow/recommend use binoculars con-AAAAAAA AAAA9A ON sent flier timer Moore rnithoPter Definition Revision eliminate/diminishAAAAAAA AAAA9A ON C V 41111 IIdACI III events presently Cat l/IIand no site restrictionsAAA AA AA7 Boyle111 I I A8AONI 2Engine Run Timing Define engine cut-off instant lastAAAAAAAAA V rule book Norcross* 4Class D New class models engines 401 toAAA AANAAAAA8A 1 N 650 cu Isaacks NjN 42Exhaust Extensions Prohibit exhaust extensions PardueAAAN- ANAANAA6A 3N 37Unlimited Rubber Rename Mulvihill BennettAAA AAAAAAA9 AON 24Indoor Rubber Unofficial Flight Instead current unofficialAAA AANAA6A 3N flight rules substitute 1975 FAI rules Vallee 38/39CIndoor Novice Pennyplane Specifications Limit mono planes Meuser ** 38/39Elndoor Pennyplane Entry Limitation contest allow flier compete Pennyplane Novice Pennyplane both FFCB Chmn ** 27Outdoor Helicopter Class III Increase displacement limit toAA AAAAAAAA9A ON 36 cu G LeeI J 28Outdoor Helicopter Tasks Add fourth task Hovering20 PtsAAA AAAAAAAA9A ON max G Lee Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 blank box means no vote cast vote surrounded parentheses cast after deadline considered results *Means additional description provided elsewhere **To re-voted RC Proposal Descriptions Cont feet doing 360 degree turnfly forward 20 feetdescend doing 360 degree turn fly forward 20 feet 15 Chandel Climbing 180 degree direction change 20 Constant heading loop entering bottom50 feet diameter 20 Constant heading loop entering top 50 feet diameter 30 Vertical eight Ascending constant head ing loop followed descending con stant loopSO feet diameter segments 35 Loop 35 Roll 10 Stall turn 15 Stall turn 360 degree turn descend ing 35 Auto rotation landing 15 Landing maneuver must start least ten foot altitude separate auto-rotation landing must part freestyle selection 26aQuarter Midget Pylon Acceptable En gines Zink New definition engine shall complete unit ready run needing ly prop fuel starting voltage excluding glow plug exhaust extension gaskets head bolts crankcase bolts drive washer prop washer prop nut excluded parts subject rules regarding production availability 26bQuarter Midget Pylon Quantity Zink New definition least 1000 engines RC carburetors shall available through normal retail channels throughout United States FF Model Year Awards Anthony J Italiano chairman 1978 10 Models Year Selection Committee National Free Flight Society requests nominations outstanding models sent him quickly possible Nomina tions wanted following cate gories FAI Power Wakefield Nordic Out door Rubber Small AMA Power Large AMA Power Indoor/Outdoor HL Glider Speci alty Send nominations Anthony Itali ano 1655 Revere Dr Brookfield WI 53005 FREE FLIGHT PRO POSAL DESCRIPTiONS 29AOrnithopter Definition Meuser Substitute following 56 An ornithop ter model derives its propulsion solely flapping its wings parts thereof part wing fixed projected area flapping part shall less fixed part fixed parts must extend ahead leading edge behind trailing edge flapping parts model has wing restric tions apply independently wing wings shall substantially identical size shape relative areas fixed flapping parts excursion flapping parts projected area flapping part de termined position midway between its ex treme positions Horizontal stabilizing sur faces must extreme front rear model total projected area such surfaces shall exceed 50% toCon tinued next page 78 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/01
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78
COM PETI TW" NE WSLETTEK ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES ANNOUNCED conclusion Final Vote Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Scale Combined Contest Boards report ed chart form issue work has done two-year process updating adding revising AMA competition rules 1978-79 Remaining resolving anomalies contradic tions may have resulted vot ing plus editing may required consistency clarity no change intent Much work will done Boards chairman together Board members opinion commended hours spent dedication representing districts frequently face wide diversity opinions wishes given subject Plan 78 competition activity now report cant completely take place 1978-79 rule book significant aspects new rules shown de scription column voting charts items shown acceptable results column represent change 1976-77 rules applicable 1978-79 N defeated wont new rule book Free Flight Final Vote mistake pro posal 39 limit models Pennyplane event monoplanes omitted another Final Vote ballot being circulated 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW board cover point avoid other possible misunderstandings proposal 38 limit Novice Pennyplane event monoplanes being re-voted 38/39B accepted would limit both Novice Pennyplane event Pennyplane event monoplanes add provision flier may enter either Pennyplane event Novice Pennyplane event given contest both Related 38/39B additional questions being asked determine whether contest interpreted include Record Trials Radio Control Final Vote As shown double asterisks chart inconclusive re sults obtained several propo sals Board being asked vote again proposals fashion hope will produce positive results FINANCING NEEDED FOR COMBAT WC PITTING Gary Frost Pr Miniature Aircraft Combat Asan US about send its first official FAI World Championships Combat Team England next year due lack funds benefit pit person nel Im sure recognize what disaster would surely Continued page 75 wipJw -w WASHINGTON DC 20005 CALL FOR 4A CONTROL LINE MEET BIDS Clubs Contest Directors sponsors wishing have 1978 Control Line con tests considered Class AAAA rating should submit bids AMA HQ December 31 1977 bid should include supporting data 4A rating deserved Such data might include history event number geographical spread previous participants type value awards adequacy fly ing site events involved amount lo cal support manpower otherwise host organization others involved etc Following January 1 bids received will submitted various CL special interest organizations recommenda tions February AMA Execu tive Council Board Directors will consid er bids recommendations choose meets will granted 4A rating course action decided Executive Council its October 1 meeting need special procedure deter mining appropriate Class AAAA Control Line contest stems fact meets seeking status have events cate gories no national special interest organization representing CL categories other kinds events wish ing Class AAAA status procedures rule book paragraph 137 page 5 apply COMBINED CONTEST BOARDS FINAL VOTE FOR 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES FF Free Flight Contest Board CLControl Line Contest BoardResult AcceptableRC Radio Control Contest Boardof Vote N AcceptableSC e Contest Boardand IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIXXXITally 11 ARecord Applications Provide flier submit aFF AAAAAAN AAA record claim directly AMA HQ reliance othersRC AAAAAA AAAA MeuserSC AAAAAAAAAA36A4N CLANANNAA AAAA 1 2ARecord Flights After Contest Close categories lnvolv-FF AAAAAAA AAA ing series flights allow flights made after close ofRC AAAAAA AAAA contest provided least flights made duringSC AAAAAAAAAA37A 2N regular contest hours MeuserCL AAAAAA NNAA 14Individual National Champion Point Computation Score onFF AAAAAAA NAA combined age class basis PardueRCAAAAAA AAAA SCAAAAAAAAAA36A4N CL ANAANAA AANA 1 Category Championships Limit scoring half events inFF AAAAAAA AAA category maximum nine events PerryRC AAAAAA AAAA SC AAAAAAANA38A1N CL AAAAAAA AAAA Notes Proposals passing Final Vote Contest Boards margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA competition rules effective January 11978 blank box means no vote cast January1978 69 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARD FINAL VOTE FOR 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES Acceptable N Acceptable 4-C 0 4 C -i z C 0 u - 4 4 4 0-dl Co 0 -I C DL 45Contestant Classification Allow lower rank physi cal disability extended absence flying etc Friend** 45AContestant Classification Allow lower rank placing six meets Simpson** 12Twin Engines used allow up 8002 cu total displacement Hawks A 44 44 4 4 4 -r u-u N LJ 44 0 00 -i 044 40 44 - -i C 0 44 4 -4C 4 C 0 0-4 Z4 0 m t 0 4 0 4 44 Result Vote Tally 44Expert Pattern Eliminate Master pattern flownNA AA A A7A 4N both Experts Masters Friend221 50Flight Attempts Define allow two attemptsA NA AIIA8A3N FriendN11 49Starting Time Two minutes A jA Al NI N1 Al NI NI Al A7A4N itnate requir completion Straight Flight Out Procedure TurnAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON McGraw 41b/532-pt Roll Rename redefine Straight In-NAAAAAAAAAAA1OA iN verted Flight Friend/McGraw 41cAdvanced Class Fig M Change Double Stall TurnAANANNAANAAA7A 4N Friend 23Advanced Class 2-Pt Roll Replace 4-Pt RollAAAAANAAANAA9A 2N Worrest 54Collation Mandatory Zeros List together theAAJAAAAAAAAAi GA 1 N reasons mandatory zeros McGraw 46Landing Redefine Omit complete roll stopAAAANAAAAANA9A 2N current mandatory continuous sequence CarterA IA NNA AkXINA8A3N Starter ude rylon Kacing rules requirement starter check fliers position reai ly before giving signal release aircraft 24aNO Planes Limit two allow flight backup first judged unsafe Zink Al A A A A A A A A A A A AhA ON AhA ON 70 Model Aviation behind spectator line McGraw 4 4 C 4 C 4 ANNIAIA A9A2N IA N ABA 3N C 4 0 t 0 0 U 21 AManeuvers Additional modifications including 44mn14 flight nlnc fnr tha three A NNAAlA N A8A 3N C 0 0 6 25Prototype Requirements Limit replicas tull-scale d_propeller-driven aircraft Zink A A A A A Ail ON RC Contest Board Final Vote Cont 26cALead-Time Engines Require availability 60 days before use Yeager III Ill IV A N V VIVII VIII IX A A x XlResults A1OA1N 26eEngine Rework/Modification permitted ZinkAAANAAAAAAAAbA iN 26fCarburetor Must supplied specifically catAAANAAAAAAAAi OA 1 N aloged engine no mods throat spraybar Zink 26gEngine Inspection Procedures instigation byAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON another contestant CD Zink 26hAFuel Tank Pressurization Same 26h except forAAAAAAAAAAAAhA ON listing various kinds prohibited pressure Camarata 27aMufflers Require stock mufflers specified local rules ZinkAAAAAAAAAAAbOA ON 27bExhaust Extractors Require 14s slot usedAANAAAANAAA8A 2N Zin k 28Accessories Eliminate accessory rule 406 ZinkAAAANAAANNNA7A 4N 20Propellers Allow wood foxed-pitch two-blade PnIiinNNAAAAAAAANA8A3N selagesradius OT cfleek cowls anaA NA A A NA A9A 2N canopy outermost surface cross-sections Yeager 30Fuselages New definition maintain scale-like char-AAAAAAAAAAAAhA ON acter 2 wide 5 deep Zink 31Weight Check completion heat ZinkAAANAAANAANA8A 3N 24b/32Safety Inspection Adopt Form details ZinkAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON 4Starting Procedure Formal rules including round 1 start ing position draw point accumulation laterANAAAANAAAAA9A 2N rounds Camarata Starting Procedure Racehorse start OK preannounced** 33Starting Eliminate idle check before takeoff pro-NAAANAAAAAAA9A 2N hibit engine running nostarts Zink bOaIdle Require engine running landing eliminateNAAAAAAAAAAAi OA iN idle check before race Camarata lObIdle Landing must judged safe fast CD canNAAAAAAAAAAAbOA 1 N require idle demonstration Camarata 34Idle Eliminate idle-before race revised language idle landing half-point penalty failure ZinkNAANAAAAAAAA9A 2N 18Fuel Require organizer de-fuel planes between heatsNAANNAAANAAA7A 4N Yeager 35Fuel Require organizer both supply dis-AAAAAAAAAAAAil ON pense fuel Zink 36Race Procedure/Scoring Provision 2-mile 17 mile courses race-horse starting alternate methods cut penalties according course length same FormAAANAAAAAAAAi QA iN 1 long course automatic 1 point cut short Lontact contact another ZinkA A A A A A Ail ON 38Contest Advertisements Require state length course muffler reQuirements brand fuel Zink 14New Event Rules Adopt subject modification other orooosals Aberle A A A A N A AiOAiN A A A A A AiiAON C U Ce C 0 stock configuration Component parts must original NIA AININIAI Al AA NIAI A7A4N parts manufacturers factory replacement parts partsIII equivalent unreworked manufacturers replacementJJjIiii parts YeeI IIIII January 1978 71 C 0 U bO C Ce C 0 -v Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 blank box means no vote cast *Means additional description provided elsewhere **These pro posals being re-voted inasmuch construction original ballot produced inconclusive result RC Contest Board Final Vote ContI I II Ill IV V VI IVIIIVIII 1 4tI-ue rressure ny type fuel pressure system may used Aberle** l4fAFuel Pressure No pressurization fuel sys tem exceDt a** 14jFuel Limited max 50% nitro commercially pre-mixed CD option fuel may supplied contestants Aberle ** l4jAFuel Eliminate requirements Moffat** f l4jBFuel No max nitro fuel supplied contest management Simpson ** 141Wine Mm 200 scm ins area no deltas flying wo-Meter Class Adopt new class sailpianes projected span -pt limited two meters 78WAAANNAAANANA7A4N 3 opters Al j A Al Al NI Al Al Al copter Advisory Committee* RADIO CONTROL PRO POSAL DESCRIPTIONS 3Helieopter Rules New rules pro posed Helicopter Advisory Committee AMA FCC regulations governing contestant equipment model helicopter shall applicable event ex cept noted herein Safety consideration spectators event personnel partici pants shall primary importance 1 There shall no limitation types equipment fitted helicopter 2 Each contestant shall permitted two 2 model entries except Scale 3 All models shall subject safety spection discretion event direc tor and/or CD 4 Model designated No 1 may flown until disabled Model No 1 repairable flight time model No 2 may en tered no case will model No 1 re-en tered 5 The contestant must notify event director CD enters model No 2 6 Models judged unflyable due crash must reinspected prior re-use 7 Dangerous flying poor sportsmanship will grounds disqualification 8 All maneuvers will commence end helipad 9 All maneuvers will flown proper sequence away spectators minimum three feet altitude will main tained maneuvers a Maneuvers seven through twelve 7-12 will flown combined unit will scored segmentally b All freestyle maneuvers selected will flown unit including landing scored segmentally Landing separate maneuver following auto-rotation 10 All contestants will have three minutes start helicopters time may used adjusting trimming long en gine started allotted time 11 All models will carried start ing point helipad No models will flown helipad pit area 12 Should flight aborted will considered official attempt upon com pletion two maneuvers 13 All contestants will permitted fly equal rounds time permits 14 Winning scores will sum two best scores 15 Novice contestants will fly maneuvers 1 through six 6five minutes flight time See maneuvers schedule Continued page 76 72 Model Aviation Tlxea u roll inverted Yee/Simpson/Moffat A1AINIA NIAIA AIAIN A7A4N C 0 U C 0 C 0 0 IFAKA- Al AlA IAIAI NI A10A1N j A N A A j A A10A1N AIAIAIA NIAIA AIAIA Ai OA 1N Clipper Cargo Payload Eliminate act vity CONTROL LINE CONTESTBOARDU C0 FINAL VOTE- g ~- 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES Result AAcceptable te C C N ptable O~O uoand y IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIXXXI 891AA Line Specifications Eliminate General SectionANAAAA AAAAA9A 1 N Pardue 240 Displacement Limits Fix limit international stan-ANAAA NAAAA7A 2N dard 6600 Cu cm 4028 Cu Perry 92CL Category Championship Add no 5 SpeedAAAAAA AANAA9A 1 N events may considered scoring Perry 53lrISr Requirements Require Jr Sr entrants fly mini-pipes SAC A8A 3N A1OA1N 82eTuned Pipe Ban Limit 65 D Speed constant diameterAANNA mini-pipes SACjJNNAAA7A4N 13Rules Rewrite Adopt Racing Unified Rules proposed advisory committee subject revisions other proposals 14Rules Kewrlte Adopt event rules Rat Racing Slow Rat Racing 1AA Mouse & 1AA Scale Racing Scale Racing pro posed advisory committee subject revisions other A A A A A Ail ON Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 two alternatives basic concept simple majority passes basic concept accepted 2/3 majority three alternatives basic concept ranked order desirability least total passes basic concept accepted 2/3 majority blank box means no vote cast January 1978 73 N AAAN j NAN j AAA7A4N -Tuned Pipe Ban Limit Y2A Proto Speed constant diAl A A NA1OA iN Aj A AA A A N AANAANAAAAAA9A2N 83Tuned Pipe Ban Limit Senior age fliers constant dia meter Y2 Pardue 0 U C U 3 C 5 A A A N A N A9A 2N CL Contest Board Final Vote Cont[iii iiiv vi [vii viii] IXXXii Results Exhaust Extension Limitation Allow constant di-A N A NAA IAA A I A8A2N 0 U 0 C 0 0 RAC 63Field Layout/Safety Change 20 circle 15 80 circle 77 also require pilots crouch just outside 15AAAAAAAANAAAi 0A 1 N ~circle during refueling Rozelle 1 9APit Stops Require refueling stoi 70-lap races andNAAANANAAAA7A 3N three 140-lap races Lambert 27Number Finalists Allow up 12 th finals chang number feature races six gInes Require major .AA facturer RAC/NCAC/CAN IA IA INA IA IN IN IA A7A4N oe 0 0 IretanKoiwinA A AA A A A10AON j2w go crosswise through fuselage RAC 3AStarters Allow spring-type starters Class RACA A A A AA A A11AON 3BEngine Requirements Change Class Ito Any current Sly produced reed valve engine integral tankA A A A NA A AbA 1 N McNally 21Control Lines Change minimum 010 008 A N A N A N N A7A 4N single-strand lines RAC 0 U z t outbe similarIIII some traditional military type also require appropriateA A A N A Nj N A8A 3N markings NCACIIII 67AOfficial Flight/Low Speed intractions ReorganizationAA AlAA IAl I rewrite advisory committeeAjAlNjA1 A1OA1N1 67BLow Speed Infraction Penalty Reorganization/rewriteIAA IA IAA AANAlAl AbA 1 NI ow or 74 Model Aviation 62Field Layout/Safety Change 20 circle 15 require pilot crouch just outside 15 circle during Rozelle o 9PIAt Stncp Flimintp hand-nn-eI U U 0 0 ana ii NCAC 50Profile Cockpits Require cockpit canopy area .Scc division between Classes A A AA A A AHA ON within 1 elevation line NCAC A1 Aj N1 Nj A1 Aj Aj A1 A1 Aj Af A9A 2N CL Contest Board Final Vote ContIII Ill IV V Vi VII VIII IX X XlResults 1 2170/73BProfile Class Bonus Points Provide awardAAANANAANNAA7A 4N o of 10 scale bonus points Perry U 68Bonus Points obtain require model color -5 similar military-type paint scheme addition otherAAAAANAAANAA9A 2N Zrequirements NCAC 74Multi-Engines Allow such models having up 72 cu inAAAAAAANAAA9A1 N total displacement Rabe jp FZprA arance Judging Eliminate separate headings substituteAAAANANAAAAA9A 2N overall appearance having following point ranges 0 550 20 points PAACXXXXXXXXXA9 U aneuver Descriptions Adopt FAI maneuver descriptions diagrams scoring include metric equivalents N A A N N A A8A 3N chart engines/lines specifications Trostle 43/43ARules Rewrite Adopt rules rewritten advisory committee including corrections kill definition subjectAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON revisions other proposals 42Builder-of-Model Rule EliminateAAAAAANAAAAA1OA iN 40ALine Specifications Provide special conditions up 1549 engines 01 2 ml multi-strand lines 25-lb A A A N A N N A8A 3N Sanders 5 0 E 0 U term period due line entanglement CAC 41Double Kill Use points accrued before double kill toAAAAAAAAAANAi OA 1 N determine winner instead rematching CAC 5 -o S 0 U 0 44Rules Rewrite Adopt rules rewritten advisory com mittee subject revisions other proposals A A A A A AhA ON Combat Financing Continued page 69 burden financial responsibility must shouldered everyone does fairly contribute responsi bility will light individual Miniature Aircraft Combat Association asks participate following plan contests have combina don Fast Slow FAI Combat Con test Director request extra dollar Combat contestant part entry fee program should start immediately end about June 1978 Send money MACA Treasurer Patty Sasnett 1443 McKinley Escondido CA 92027 marked FA Combat Fund Also special contests collections raffles other miscellaneous sources revenue appreciated much want team win January1978 75 28Kill Elimination Change kill counts 100 points does n- A A A A N A AiOA iN IA IA j Al N Al Al Aj Al AiOA1NI IA Al NI Al NI Al Al Al NI NI A7A4N SCALE CONTEST BOARD C -Jo- FINAL VOTE 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES z EZ f4jj o oz Result ofVote Acceptable - N NotAcceptable2 ooo 0~E UL U 2 00 Tally II Ill IV V VI VII VIII IX X Xl Rename CL Scale RC Scale respectively CL Precision ScaleAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON RC Precision Scale 1 ORC Scale Mufflers Require use muffler ducted fans andAAAANAAAAAAAi OA 1 N run instead ot winch tow Boucher Mufflers Rewrite clarify no deductions due mufflerAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON installation 24RC Flight Realism Award upto 10 ins scale-likeAAAAAAAAAAAA11AON flight Karlsson 10 or10aZveUWrS Drop Traffic Pattern substitute Realism Flight 1012211211121Ai 5 or beforeIAIAIAIAIAfAiAIAIAIAAIAilAONI -J U two flights MosesAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON 21Builder/Flier Requirements Restate section asAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON general rules Gretz [11 Powerplants Eliminate restrictions type powerplantsAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON ojScott Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 three alternatives basic concept ranked order desirability least total passes basic concept accepted two-thirds majority blank box means no vote cast EF TEAM PROGRAM FINALS QUAUFIERS Seven regional Semi-Finals current 1979 Free Flight Team Selection Program held September qualifying top fliers compete Team Finals planned Labor Day weekend 1978 list qualifiers below compiled Bill Bo gart behalf FF Team Selection Com mittee Bong WI Power Bob Mattes Dick Lyons Bill Roush Ken Happersett Hardy Brodersen Ken Phair Dick Covalt Nordic Bill Shailor Willard Smltz Tony Italiano Dick Lyons Bob McCarthy Wakefield Joe Macay Chuck Lotila Chris Matsuno Herbert Mieras Bill Kozak John Watters Marvin Bashaw Tulsa OK Power C L Davis Hank Spence Dub McCormick Nordic Ed Turner Don Chancey Wakefield Ron Roberti Bob Dunham Gene Post Pensacola FL Power W E Johnson Doug Joyce R Hull Nordic Andy Barron Harry Grogan J Bradley Wakefield R Hull Frank Parmenter Fred Pearce Joe Boyle Tacoma WA Power Keith Martin Nordic Ronnie Davis Marc Nagasawa Jim Thornberry Ted Stalick Bob Stalick David Lenderman Wakefield Bill Langenberg Ronnie Davis John Lenderman Galeville NY Power Bob Sifleet Jack Nix Carl Bogart Joe Boyle Dale Mateer Bob Gutai Frank Paulin Tom Kerr Dave Rounsaville Nordic Bob Hatschek Bob Gutal Art Collard Bob Huber Dale Mateer Wakefield Bob Sifleet Cliff Montplaisir Jack Minassian Denver CO Power Bill Lovins Don McGhee Bill Gieseking Nordic Gary Baughman George Batiuk Wakefield George Batiuk Ed Collins Taft CA Power Lloyd Decker Russ Backer Reid Simpson Lynn Decker Hulan Matthies Mike Achterberg Bruce Hannah Jr Doug Galbreath Ed Carroll Roger Simpson Nordic Jeff Livotto Gary Medley Jim Wilson Don Zink Lee Hines Val Sidlauskas Dennis Mihora Dick Myers Bob lsaacson Bill Xenakis Wakefield George Xenakis Jack Brown Dick Gildersleeve Phedon Tsiknopolous Tom Medley Bob White Val Sidlauskas Jim Quinn RC Proposal Descriptions Continued page 72 16 Intermediate contestants will fly man euvers 1 through thirteen 13seven minutes flight time See maneuver schedule 17 Expert contestants will fly maneuvers 1 through thirteen 13 plus self-selected freestyle maneuvers can completed three 3 minutes flight time cluding landing Total expert flight timeten minutes See maneuver schedule 18 Additional landing score will added auto-rotation landing Should score desired contestant must lift model off ten 10 foot altitude exe cute landing maneuver 19 Scale contestants will fly following maneuvers order a Fifteen 15 second stationary hover landing b Constant heading figure eight starting left land c 36Odegree fly-around starting left 76 Model Aviation Scale Contest Board Final Vote ContI II iii IV V VI VII VIII lX X XIResults 17Mufflers Require use muffler ducted fans elec-AAAANAAAAAAAbA iN C o tric motors exempted Gretz U19Qualification Flight/Contest Schedule Revised/rewrittenAAAAANAAAAAAbA 1 N s clarity Gretz U u20Flight Options Allow scoring non-listed flight func-AAAAANAAAAAAi OA 1 N -J tions up 20 points Gretz 18Scoring Revised/rewritten rules clarity GretzAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON 36FF Gas Scale Aircraft Eligibility Revised language conform A A A A A AIl ON rules Unified Scale Judging Meuser 34Aircraft Elieihilitv Revised language conform 0 0 0 o points MatherI1]tJ1I-.11I Ai lA ON 35Aircraft Eligibility Revised language conform withiiiiiiiiiiiT AhA ON] C ANAA AA AA AiQAiN AA1IiIII C 0 ~I~AAAAAAAAANAA1OA1N 7B also includes fuselage Learoyd --~ 28Alternate Rules Provide choice rules used MIAMA Club addition present rules MartinANAAAAAAAAAAbA 1 N 33Aircraft Eligibility Revised language conform rulesAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON Unified Scale Judging Meuser g* N~w~z 2Unofficial Flights Provide no-flight event foulingAAAAAAAAAAA Ail ON o by another contestant spectator etc Domina 0 ight Points Reduce max flight 90 secs ClemensAANAAAAAAAAAbA 1 N - d Five minutes flight time 20 Scale contestants will fly same equip ment static judged Should part aircraft damaged replaced portion aircraftwill re-judged 21 Scale contestants will present fol lowing materials helicopter static judging a Published three-view drawings b Pictures published otherwise pertaining color markings details better presentation better can judged 22 Scale entries will judged fol lowing maximum 25 points a Fuselage b Cockpit c Landing gear d Rotor systems e Craftsmanship f Finish markings 23 Scale winning points will sum best two flights plus static judging points 24 All maneuvers will judged 0-10 have additional K-factor multiplier indi cated 25 All models will have contestants AMA number affixed contestants discretion 26 Protests Protests will writing hand delivered event director CD immediately after flight contention protests will state specific infractionby made made signed dated protestor protests will settled using rules 27 Helipad Helipads will three feet diameter helipad will located fifteen feet ahead main pad wind third pad will located fifteen feet right main pad90 degrees wind HARLAN COPS IWO INDOOR POSITIONS recent mail ballot AMA Indoor Team Selection Committee has resulted Ray Harlan being named chairman committeeand also confirmation being manager US 1978 Indoor World Championships team Harlan Wayland MA takes over reins committee Bucky Servaites written committee voting should receive Most Im proved Flier Award 1977-78 team se lection program running award Richard Doig Dan Domina Bill Hulbert Richard Whitten Ron Williams MANEUVERS Group OneNoviceK-Factor 15 1 Lift offiS second hoverland 2 Lift offhover forward 15 feet-land 3 Lift offhover backward 15 feetland 4 Lift offhover right 15 feetland 5 Lift offhover left 15 feetland 6 Lift offhover constant heading figure eight starting leftland Group TwoIntermediateK-Factor 15 7 Lift offclimb 45 degrees 25 feet 8 One hundred foot straight flight 9 Procedure turnaway specta tors ninety degree left turn followed 27 degree right turn 10 Return flight same path No 8 11 Figure eight away spectators 12 Landing 13 Lift offstarting left fly 360 degree flyaround land fly-around 100 foot circle Group ThreeExpert Freestyle K-Factor 15 360 degree hovertail 25 360 degree hovernose 15 360 degree hovertail 45 degree low 25 Stationary hoverpilot circles 360 de grees around helicopter 15 Hover 50 feetturn 180 degreeshover back 25 Top Hat Fly 20 feet forwardclimb 20 January1978 77 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD z FINAL VOTE FOR 1978-79 COMPETITION RULESU - lt Acceptable-.~o- Acceptable~ ofVote y IIIIIIIVVVIVII VIIIIXXXI 52ACham pionship Points Individual J r/Sr/Op Championships scoring FF events exclude flyoff flightsAAAAAAA AAAA9A ON FF Category Championships count flyoff flights ecessary determining event winner Matsuno 3Optical Aids Allow/recommend use binoculars con-AAAAAAA AAAA9A ON sent flier timer Moore rnithoPter Definition Revision eliminate/diminishAAAAAAA AAAA9A ON C V 41111 IIdACI III events presently Cat l/IIand no site restrictionsAAA AA AA7 Boyle111 I I A8AONI 2Engine Run Timing Define engine cut-off instant lastAAAAAAAAA V rule book Norcross* 4Class D New class models engines 401 toAAA AANAAAAA8A 1 N 650 cu Isaacks NjN 42Exhaust Extensions Prohibit exhaust extensions PardueAAAN- ANAANAA6A 3N 37Unlimited Rubber Rename Mulvihill BennettAAA AAAAAAA9 AON 24Indoor Rubber Unofficial Flight Instead current unofficialAAA AANAA6A 3N flight rules substitute 1975 FAI rules Vallee 38/39CIndoor Novice Pennyplane Specifications Limit mono planes Meuser ** 38/39Elndoor Pennyplane Entry Limitation contest allow flier compete Pennyplane Novice Pennyplane both FFCB Chmn ** 27Outdoor Helicopter Class III Increase displacement limit toAA AAAAAAAA9A ON 36 cu G LeeI J 28Outdoor Helicopter Tasks Add fourth task Hovering20 PtsAAA AAAAAAAA9A ON max G Lee Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 blank box means no vote cast vote surrounded parentheses cast after deadline considered results *Means additional description provided elsewhere **To re-voted RC Proposal Descriptions Cont feet doing 360 degree turnfly forward 20 feetdescend doing 360 degree turn fly forward 20 feet 15 Chandel Climbing 180 degree direction change 20 Constant heading loop entering bottom50 feet diameter 20 Constant heading loop entering top 50 feet diameter 30 Vertical eight Ascending constant head ing loop followed descending con stant loopSO feet diameter segments 35 Loop 35 Roll 10 Stall turn 15 Stall turn 360 degree turn descend ing 35 Auto rotation landing 15 Landing maneuver must start least ten foot altitude separate auto-rotation landing must part freestyle selection 26aQuarter Midget Pylon Acceptable En gines Zink New definition engine shall complete unit ready run needing ly prop fuel starting voltage excluding glow plug exhaust extension gaskets head bolts crankcase bolts drive washer prop washer prop nut excluded parts subject rules regarding production availability 26bQuarter Midget Pylon Quantity Zink New definition least 1000 engines RC carburetors shall available through normal retail channels throughout United States FF Model Year Awards Anthony J Italiano chairman 1978 10 Models Year Selection Committee National Free Flight Society requests nominations outstanding models sent him quickly possible Nomina tions wanted following cate gories FAI Power Wakefield Nordic Out door Rubber Small AMA Power Large AMA Power Indoor/Outdoor HL Glider Speci alty Send nominations Anthony Itali ano 1655 Revere Dr Brookfield WI 53005 FREE FLIGHT PRO POSAL DESCRIPTiONS 29AOrnithopter Definition Meuser Substitute following 56 An ornithop ter model derives its propulsion solely flapping its wings parts thereof part wing fixed projected area flapping part shall less fixed part fixed parts must extend ahead leading edge behind trailing edge flapping parts model has wing restric tions apply independently wing wings shall substantially identical size shape relative areas fixed flapping parts excursion flapping parts projected area flapping part de termined position midway between its ex treme positions Horizontal stabilizing sur faces must extreme front rear model total projected area such surfaces shall exceed 50% toCon tinued next page 78 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/01
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78
COM PETI TW" NE WSLETTEK ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES ANNOUNCED conclusion Final Vote Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Scale Combined Contest Boards report ed chart form issue work has done two-year process updating adding revising AMA competition rules 1978-79 Remaining resolving anomalies contradic tions may have resulted vot ing plus editing may required consistency clarity no change intent Much work will done Boards chairman together Board members opinion commended hours spent dedication representing districts frequently face wide diversity opinions wishes given subject Plan 78 competition activity now report cant completely take place 1978-79 rule book significant aspects new rules shown de scription column voting charts items shown acceptable results column represent change 1976-77 rules applicable 1978-79 N defeated wont new rule book Free Flight Final Vote mistake pro posal 39 limit models Pennyplane event monoplanes omitted another Final Vote ballot being circulated 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW board cover point avoid other possible misunderstandings proposal 38 limit Novice Pennyplane event monoplanes being re-voted 38/39B accepted would limit both Novice Pennyplane event Pennyplane event monoplanes add provision flier may enter either Pennyplane event Novice Pennyplane event given contest both Related 38/39B additional questions being asked determine whether contest interpreted include Record Trials Radio Control Final Vote As shown double asterisks chart inconclusive re sults obtained several propo sals Board being asked vote again proposals fashion hope will produce positive results FINANCING NEEDED FOR COMBAT WC PITTING Gary Frost Pr Miniature Aircraft Combat Asan US about send its first official FAI World Championships Combat Team England next year due lack funds benefit pit person nel Im sure recognize what disaster would surely Continued page 75 wipJw -w WASHINGTON DC 20005 CALL FOR 4A CONTROL LINE MEET BIDS Clubs Contest Directors sponsors wishing have 1978 Control Line con tests considered Class AAAA rating should submit bids AMA HQ December 31 1977 bid should include supporting data 4A rating deserved Such data might include history event number geographical spread previous participants type value awards adequacy fly ing site events involved amount lo cal support manpower otherwise host organization others involved etc Following January 1 bids received will submitted various CL special interest organizations recommenda tions February AMA Execu tive Council Board Directors will consid er bids recommendations choose meets will granted 4A rating course action decided Executive Council its October 1 meeting need special procedure deter mining appropriate Class AAAA Control Line contest stems fact meets seeking status have events cate gories no national special interest organization representing CL categories other kinds events wish ing Class AAAA status procedures rule book paragraph 137 page 5 apply COMBINED CONTEST BOARDS FINAL VOTE FOR 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES FF Free Flight Contest Board CLControl Line Contest BoardResult AcceptableRC Radio Control Contest Boardof Vote N AcceptableSC e Contest Boardand IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIXXXITally 11 ARecord Applications Provide flier submit aFF AAAAAAN AAA record claim directly AMA HQ reliance othersRC AAAAAA AAAA MeuserSC AAAAAAAAAA36A4N CLANANNAA AAAA 1 2ARecord Flights After Contest Close categories lnvolv-FF AAAAAAA AAA ing series flights allow flights made after close ofRC AAAAAA AAAA contest provided least flights made duringSC AAAAAAAAAA37A 2N regular contest hours MeuserCL AAAAAA NNAA 14Individual National Champion Point Computation Score onFF AAAAAAA NAA combined age class basis PardueRCAAAAAA AAAA SCAAAAAAAAAA36A4N CL ANAANAA AANA 1 Category Championships Limit scoring half events inFF AAAAAAA AAA category maximum nine events PerryRC AAAAAA AAAA SC AAAAAAANA38A1N CL AAAAAAA AAAA Notes Proposals passing Final Vote Contest Boards margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA competition rules effective January 11978 blank box means no vote cast January1978 69 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARD FINAL VOTE FOR 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES Acceptable N Acceptable 4-C 0 4 C -i z C 0 u - 4 4 4 0-dl Co 0 -I C DL 45Contestant Classification Allow lower rank physi cal disability extended absence flying etc Friend** 45AContestant Classification Allow lower rank placing six meets Simpson** 12Twin Engines used allow up 8002 cu total displacement Hawks A 44 44 4 4 4 -r u-u N LJ 44 0 00 -i 044 40 44 - -i C 0 44 4 -4C 4 C 0 0-4 Z4 0 m t 0 4 0 4 44 Result Vote Tally 44Expert Pattern Eliminate Master pattern flownNA AA A A7A 4N both Experts Masters Friend221 50Flight Attempts Define allow two attemptsA NA AIIA8A3N FriendN11 49Starting Time Two minutes A jA Al NI N1 Al NI NI Al A7A4N itnate requir completion Straight Flight Out Procedure TurnAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON McGraw 41b/532-pt Roll Rename redefine Straight In-NAAAAAAAAAAA1OA iN verted Flight Friend/McGraw 41cAdvanced Class Fig M Change Double Stall TurnAANANNAANAAA7A 4N Friend 23Advanced Class 2-Pt Roll Replace 4-Pt RollAAAAANAAANAA9A 2N Worrest 54Collation Mandatory Zeros List together theAAJAAAAAAAAAi GA 1 N reasons mandatory zeros McGraw 46Landing Redefine Omit complete roll stopAAAANAAAAANA9A 2N current mandatory continuous sequence CarterA IA NNA AkXINA8A3N Starter ude rylon Kacing rules requirement starter check fliers position reai ly before giving signal release aircraft 24aNO Planes Limit two allow flight backup first judged unsafe Zink Al A A A A A A A A A A A AhA ON AhA ON 70 Model Aviation behind spectator line McGraw 4 4 C 4 C 4 ANNIAIA A9A2N IA N ABA 3N C 4 0 t 0 0 U 21 AManeuvers Additional modifications including 44mn14 flight nlnc fnr tha three A NNAAlA N A8A 3N C 0 0 6 25Prototype Requirements Limit replicas tull-scale d_propeller-driven aircraft Zink A A A A A Ail ON RC Contest Board Final Vote Cont 26cALead-Time Engines Require availability 60 days before use Yeager III Ill IV A N V VIVII VIII IX A A x XlResults A1OA1N 26eEngine Rework/Modification permitted ZinkAAANAAAAAAAAbA iN 26fCarburetor Must supplied specifically catAAANAAAAAAAAi OA 1 N aloged engine no mods throat spraybar Zink 26gEngine Inspection Procedures instigation byAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON another contestant CD Zink 26hAFuel Tank Pressurization Same 26h except forAAAAAAAAAAAAhA ON listing various kinds prohibited pressure Camarata 27aMufflers Require stock mufflers specified local rules ZinkAAAAAAAAAAAbOA ON 27bExhaust Extractors Require 14s slot usedAANAAAANAAA8A 2N Zin k 28Accessories Eliminate accessory rule 406 ZinkAAAANAAANNNA7A 4N 20Propellers Allow wood foxed-pitch two-blade PnIiinNNAAAAAAAANA8A3N selagesradius OT cfleek cowls anaA NA A A NA A9A 2N canopy outermost surface cross-sections Yeager 30Fuselages New definition maintain scale-like char-AAAAAAAAAAAAhA ON acter 2 wide 5 deep Zink 31Weight Check completion heat ZinkAAANAAANAANA8A 3N 24b/32Safety Inspection Adopt Form details ZinkAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON 4Starting Procedure Formal rules including round 1 start ing position draw point accumulation laterANAAAANAAAAA9A 2N rounds Camarata Starting Procedure Racehorse start OK preannounced** 33Starting Eliminate idle check before takeoff pro-NAAANAAAAAAA9A 2N hibit engine running nostarts Zink bOaIdle Require engine running landing eliminateNAAAAAAAAAAAi OA iN idle check before race Camarata lObIdle Landing must judged safe fast CD canNAAAAAAAAAAAbOA 1 N require idle demonstration Camarata 34Idle Eliminate idle-before race revised language idle landing half-point penalty failure ZinkNAANAAAAAAAA9A 2N 18Fuel Require organizer de-fuel planes between heatsNAANNAAANAAA7A 4N Yeager 35Fuel Require organizer both supply dis-AAAAAAAAAAAAil ON pense fuel Zink 36Race Procedure/Scoring Provision 2-mile 17 mile courses race-horse starting alternate methods cut penalties according course length same FormAAANAAAAAAAAi QA iN 1 long course automatic 1 point cut short Lontact contact another ZinkA A A A A A Ail ON 38Contest Advertisements Require state length course muffler reQuirements brand fuel Zink 14New Event Rules Adopt subject modification other orooosals Aberle A A A A N A AiOAiN A A A A A AiiAON C U Ce C 0 stock configuration Component parts must original NIA AININIAI Al AA NIAI A7A4N parts manufacturers factory replacement parts partsIII equivalent unreworked manufacturers replacementJJjIiii parts YeeI IIIII January 1978 71 C 0 U bO C Ce C 0 -v Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 blank box means no vote cast *Means additional description provided elsewhere **These pro posals being re-voted inasmuch construction original ballot produced inconclusive result RC Contest Board Final Vote ContI I II Ill IV V VI IVIIIVIII 1 4tI-ue rressure ny type fuel pressure system may used Aberle** l4fAFuel Pressure No pressurization fuel sys tem exceDt a** 14jFuel Limited max 50% nitro commercially pre-mixed CD option fuel may supplied contestants Aberle ** l4jAFuel Eliminate requirements Moffat** f l4jBFuel No max nitro fuel supplied contest management Simpson ** 141Wine Mm 200 scm ins area no deltas flying wo-Meter Class Adopt new class sailpianes projected span -pt limited two meters 78WAAANNAAANANA7A4N 3 opters Al j A Al Al NI Al Al Al copter Advisory Committee* RADIO CONTROL PRO POSAL DESCRIPTIONS 3Helieopter Rules New rules pro posed Helicopter Advisory Committee AMA FCC regulations governing contestant equipment model helicopter shall applicable event ex cept noted herein Safety consideration spectators event personnel partici pants shall primary importance 1 There shall no limitation types equipment fitted helicopter 2 Each contestant shall permitted two 2 model entries except Scale 3 All models shall subject safety spection discretion event direc tor and/or CD 4 Model designated No 1 may flown until disabled Model No 1 repairable flight time model No 2 may en tered no case will model No 1 re-en tered 5 The contestant must notify event director CD enters model No 2 6 Models judged unflyable due crash must reinspected prior re-use 7 Dangerous flying poor sportsmanship will grounds disqualification 8 All maneuvers will commence end helipad 9 All maneuvers will flown proper sequence away spectators minimum three feet altitude will main tained maneuvers a Maneuvers seven through twelve 7-12 will flown combined unit will scored segmentally b All freestyle maneuvers selected will flown unit including landing scored segmentally Landing separate maneuver following auto-rotation 10 All contestants will have three minutes start helicopters time may used adjusting trimming long en gine started allotted time 11 All models will carried start ing point helipad No models will flown helipad pit area 12 Should flight aborted will considered official attempt upon com pletion two maneuvers 13 All contestants will permitted fly equal rounds time permits 14 Winning scores will sum two best scores 15 Novice contestants will fly maneuvers 1 through six 6five minutes flight time See maneuvers schedule Continued page 76 72 Model Aviation Tlxea u roll inverted Yee/Simpson/Moffat A1AINIA NIAIA AIAIN A7A4N C 0 U C 0 C 0 0 IFAKA- Al AlA IAIAI NI A10A1N j A N A A j A A10A1N AIAIAIA NIAIA AIAIA Ai OA 1N Clipper Cargo Payload Eliminate act vity CONTROL LINE CONTESTBOARDU C0 FINAL VOTE- g ~- 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES Result AAcceptable te C C N ptable O~O uoand y IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIXXXI 891AA Line Specifications Eliminate General SectionANAAAA AAAAA9A 1 N Pardue 240 Displacement Limits Fix limit international stan-ANAAA NAAAA7A 2N dard 6600 Cu cm 4028 Cu Perry 92CL Category Championship Add no 5 SpeedAAAAAA AANAA9A 1 N events may considered scoring Perry 53lrISr Requirements Require Jr Sr entrants fly mini-pipes SAC A8A 3N A1OA1N 82eTuned Pipe Ban Limit 65 D Speed constant diameterAANNA mini-pipes SACjJNNAAA7A4N 13Rules Rewrite Adopt Racing Unified Rules proposed advisory committee subject revisions other proposals 14Rules Kewrlte Adopt event rules Rat Racing Slow Rat Racing 1AA Mouse & 1AA Scale Racing Scale Racing pro posed advisory committee subject revisions other A A A A A Ail ON Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 two alternatives basic concept simple majority passes basic concept accepted 2/3 majority three alternatives basic concept ranked order desirability least total passes basic concept accepted 2/3 majority blank box means no vote cast January 1978 73 N AAAN j NAN j AAA7A4N -Tuned Pipe Ban Limit Y2A Proto Speed constant diAl A A NA1OA iN Aj A AA A A N AANAANAAAAAA9A2N 83Tuned Pipe Ban Limit Senior age fliers constant dia meter Y2 Pardue 0 U C U 3 C 5 A A A N A N A9A 2N CL Contest Board Final Vote Cont[iii iiiv vi [vii viii] IXXXii Results Exhaust Extension Limitation Allow constant di-A N A NAA IAA A I A8A2N 0 U 0 C 0 0 RAC 63Field Layout/Safety Change 20 circle 15 80 circle 77 also require pilots crouch just outside 15AAAAAAAANAAAi 0A 1 N ~circle during refueling Rozelle 1 9APit Stops Require refueling stoi 70-lap races andNAAANANAAAA7A 3N three 140-lap races Lambert 27Number Finalists Allow up 12 th finals chang number feature races six gInes Require major .AA facturer RAC/NCAC/CAN IA IA INA IA IN IN IA A7A4N oe 0 0 IretanKoiwinA A AA A A A10AON j2w go crosswise through fuselage RAC 3AStarters Allow spring-type starters Class RACA A A A AA A A11AON 3BEngine Requirements Change Class Ito Any current Sly produced reed valve engine integral tankA A A A NA A AbA 1 N McNally 21Control Lines Change minimum 010 008 A N A N A N N A7A 4N single-strand lines RAC 0 U z t outbe similarIIII some traditional military type also require appropriateA A A N A Nj N A8A 3N markings NCACIIII 67AOfficial Flight/Low Speed intractions ReorganizationAA AlAA IAl I rewrite advisory committeeAjAlNjA1 A1OA1N1 67BLow Speed Infraction Penalty Reorganization/rewriteIAA IA IAA AANAlAl AbA 1 NI ow or 74 Model Aviation 62Field Layout/Safety Change 20 circle 15 require pilot crouch just outside 15 circle during Rozelle o 9PIAt Stncp Flimintp hand-nn-eI U U 0 0 ana ii NCAC 50Profile Cockpits Require cockpit canopy area .Scc division between Classes A A AA A A AHA ON within 1 elevation line NCAC A1 Aj N1 Nj A1 Aj Aj A1 A1 Aj Af A9A 2N CL Contest Board Final Vote ContIII Ill IV V Vi VII VIII IX X XlResults 1 2170/73BProfile Class Bonus Points Provide awardAAANANAANNAA7A 4N o of 10 scale bonus points Perry U 68Bonus Points obtain require model color -5 similar military-type paint scheme addition otherAAAAANAAANAA9A 2N Zrequirements NCAC 74Multi-Engines Allow such models having up 72 cu inAAAAAAANAAA9A1 N total displacement Rabe jp FZprA arance Judging Eliminate separate headings substituteAAAANANAAAAA9A 2N overall appearance having following point ranges 0 550 20 points PAACXXXXXXXXXA9 U aneuver Descriptions Adopt FAI maneuver descriptions diagrams scoring include metric equivalents N A A N N A A8A 3N chart engines/lines specifications Trostle 43/43ARules Rewrite Adopt rules rewritten advisory committee including corrections kill definition subjectAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON revisions other proposals 42Builder-of-Model Rule EliminateAAAAAANAAAAA1OA iN 40ALine Specifications Provide special conditions up 1549 engines 01 2 ml multi-strand lines 25-lb A A A N A N N A8A 3N Sanders 5 0 E 0 U term period due line entanglement CAC 41Double Kill Use points accrued before double kill toAAAAAAAAAANAi OA 1 N determine winner instead rematching CAC 5 -o S 0 U 0 44Rules Rewrite Adopt rules rewritten advisory com mittee subject revisions other proposals A A A A A AhA ON Combat Financing Continued page 69 burden financial responsibility must shouldered everyone does fairly contribute responsi bility will light individual Miniature Aircraft Combat Association asks participate following plan contests have combina don Fast Slow FAI Combat Con test Director request extra dollar Combat contestant part entry fee program should start immediately end about June 1978 Send money MACA Treasurer Patty Sasnett 1443 McKinley Escondido CA 92027 marked FA Combat Fund Also special contests collections raffles other miscellaneous sources revenue appreciated much want team win January1978 75 28Kill Elimination Change kill counts 100 points does n- A A A A N A AiOA iN IA IA j Al N Al Al Aj Al AiOA1NI IA Al NI Al NI Al Al Al NI NI A7A4N SCALE CONTEST BOARD C -Jo- FINAL VOTE 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES z EZ f4jj o oz Result ofVote Acceptable - N NotAcceptable2 ooo 0~E UL U 2 00 Tally II Ill IV V VI VII VIII IX X Xl Rename CL Scale RC Scale respectively CL Precision ScaleAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON RC Precision Scale 1 ORC Scale Mufflers Require use muffler ducted fans andAAAANAAAAAAAi OA 1 N run instead ot winch tow Boucher Mufflers Rewrite clarify no deductions due mufflerAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON installation 24RC Flight Realism Award upto 10 ins scale-likeAAAAAAAAAAAA11AON flight Karlsson 10 or10aZveUWrS Drop Traffic Pattern substitute Realism Flight 1012211211121Ai 5 or beforeIAIAIAIAIAfAiAIAIAIAAIAilAONI -J U two flights MosesAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON 21Builder/Flier Requirements Restate section asAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON general rules Gretz [11 Powerplants Eliminate restrictions type powerplantsAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON ojScott Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 three alternatives basic concept ranked order desirability least total passes basic concept accepted two-thirds majority blank box means no vote cast EF TEAM PROGRAM FINALS QUAUFIERS Seven regional Semi-Finals current 1979 Free Flight Team Selection Program held September qualifying top fliers compete Team Finals planned Labor Day weekend 1978 list qualifiers below compiled Bill Bo gart behalf FF Team Selection Com mittee Bong WI Power Bob Mattes Dick Lyons Bill Roush Ken Happersett Hardy Brodersen Ken Phair Dick Covalt Nordic Bill Shailor Willard Smltz Tony Italiano Dick Lyons Bob McCarthy Wakefield Joe Macay Chuck Lotila Chris Matsuno Herbert Mieras Bill Kozak John Watters Marvin Bashaw Tulsa OK Power C L Davis Hank Spence Dub McCormick Nordic Ed Turner Don Chancey Wakefield Ron Roberti Bob Dunham Gene Post Pensacola FL Power W E Johnson Doug Joyce R Hull Nordic Andy Barron Harry Grogan J Bradley Wakefield R Hull Frank Parmenter Fred Pearce Joe Boyle Tacoma WA Power Keith Martin Nordic Ronnie Davis Marc Nagasawa Jim Thornberry Ted Stalick Bob Stalick David Lenderman Wakefield Bill Langenberg Ronnie Davis John Lenderman Galeville NY Power Bob Sifleet Jack Nix Carl Bogart Joe Boyle Dale Mateer Bob Gutai Frank Paulin Tom Kerr Dave Rounsaville Nordic Bob Hatschek Bob Gutal Art Collard Bob Huber Dale Mateer Wakefield Bob Sifleet Cliff Montplaisir Jack Minassian Denver CO Power Bill Lovins Don McGhee Bill Gieseking Nordic Gary Baughman George Batiuk Wakefield George Batiuk Ed Collins Taft CA Power Lloyd Decker Russ Backer Reid Simpson Lynn Decker Hulan Matthies Mike Achterberg Bruce Hannah Jr Doug Galbreath Ed Carroll Roger Simpson Nordic Jeff Livotto Gary Medley Jim Wilson Don Zink Lee Hines Val Sidlauskas Dennis Mihora Dick Myers Bob lsaacson Bill Xenakis Wakefield George Xenakis Jack Brown Dick Gildersleeve Phedon Tsiknopolous Tom Medley Bob White Val Sidlauskas Jim Quinn RC Proposal Descriptions Continued page 72 16 Intermediate contestants will fly man euvers 1 through thirteen 13seven minutes flight time See maneuver schedule 17 Expert contestants will fly maneuvers 1 through thirteen 13 plus self-selected freestyle maneuvers can completed three 3 minutes flight time cluding landing Total expert flight timeten minutes See maneuver schedule 18 Additional landing score will added auto-rotation landing Should score desired contestant must lift model off ten 10 foot altitude exe cute landing maneuver 19 Scale contestants will fly following maneuvers order a Fifteen 15 second stationary hover landing b Constant heading figure eight starting left land c 36Odegree fly-around starting left 76 Model Aviation Scale Contest Board Final Vote ContI II iii IV V VI VII VIII lX X XIResults 17Mufflers Require use muffler ducted fans elec-AAAANAAAAAAAbA iN C o tric motors exempted Gretz U19Qualification Flight/Contest Schedule Revised/rewrittenAAAAANAAAAAAbA 1 N s clarity Gretz U u20Flight Options Allow scoring non-listed flight func-AAAAANAAAAAAi OA 1 N -J tions up 20 points Gretz 18Scoring Revised/rewritten rules clarity GretzAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON 36FF Gas Scale Aircraft Eligibility Revised language conform A A A A A AIl ON rules Unified Scale Judging Meuser 34Aircraft Elieihilitv Revised language conform 0 0 0 o points MatherI1]tJ1I-.11I Ai lA ON 35Aircraft Eligibility Revised language conform withiiiiiiiiiiiT AhA ON] C ANAA AA AA AiQAiN AA1IiIII C 0 ~I~AAAAAAAAANAA1OA1N 7B also includes fuselage Learoyd --~ 28Alternate Rules Provide choice rules used MIAMA Club addition present rules MartinANAAAAAAAAAAbA 1 N 33Aircraft Eligibility Revised language conform rulesAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON Unified Scale Judging Meuser g* N~w~z 2Unofficial Flights Provide no-flight event foulingAAAAAAAAAAA Ail ON o by another contestant spectator etc Domina 0 ight Points Reduce max flight 90 secs ClemensAANAAAAAAAAAbA 1 N - d Five minutes flight time 20 Scale contestants will fly same equip ment static judged Should part aircraft damaged replaced portion aircraftwill re-judged 21 Scale contestants will present fol lowing materials helicopter static judging a Published three-view drawings b Pictures published otherwise pertaining color markings details better presentation better can judged 22 Scale entries will judged fol lowing maximum 25 points a Fuselage b Cockpit c Landing gear d Rotor systems e Craftsmanship f Finish markings 23 Scale winning points will sum best two flights plus static judging points 24 All maneuvers will judged 0-10 have additional K-factor multiplier indi cated 25 All models will have contestants AMA number affixed contestants discretion 26 Protests Protests will writing hand delivered event director CD immediately after flight contention protests will state specific infractionby made made signed dated protestor protests will settled using rules 27 Helipad Helipads will three feet diameter helipad will located fifteen feet ahead main pad wind third pad will located fifteen feet right main pad90 degrees wind HARLAN COPS IWO INDOOR POSITIONS recent mail ballot AMA Indoor Team Selection Committee has resulted Ray Harlan being named chairman committeeand also confirmation being manager US 1978 Indoor World Championships team Harlan Wayland MA takes over reins committee Bucky Servaites written committee voting should receive Most Im proved Flier Award 1977-78 team se lection program running award Richard Doig Dan Domina Bill Hulbert Richard Whitten Ron Williams MANEUVERS Group OneNoviceK-Factor 15 1 Lift offiS second hoverland 2 Lift offhover forward 15 feet-land 3 Lift offhover backward 15 feetland 4 Lift offhover right 15 feetland 5 Lift offhover left 15 feetland 6 Lift offhover constant heading figure eight starting leftland Group TwoIntermediateK-Factor 15 7 Lift offclimb 45 degrees 25 feet 8 One hundred foot straight flight 9 Procedure turnaway specta tors ninety degree left turn followed 27 degree right turn 10 Return flight same path No 8 11 Figure eight away spectators 12 Landing 13 Lift offstarting left fly 360 degree flyaround land fly-around 100 foot circle Group ThreeExpert Freestyle K-Factor 15 360 degree hovertail 25 360 degree hovernose 15 360 degree hovertail 45 degree low 25 Stationary hoverpilot circles 360 de grees around helicopter 15 Hover 50 feetturn 180 degreeshover back 25 Top Hat Fly 20 feet forwardclimb 20 January1978 77 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD z FINAL VOTE FOR 1978-79 COMPETITION RULESU - lt Acceptable-.~o- Acceptable~ ofVote y IIIIIIIVVVIVII VIIIIXXXI 52ACham pionship Points Individual J r/Sr/Op Championships scoring FF events exclude flyoff flightsAAAAAAA AAAA9A ON FF Category Championships count flyoff flights ecessary determining event winner Matsuno 3Optical Aids Allow/recommend use binoculars con-AAAAAAA AAAA9A ON sent flier timer Moore rnithoPter Definition Revision eliminate/diminishAAAAAAA AAAA9A ON C V 41111 IIdACI III events presently Cat l/IIand no site restrictionsAAA AA AA7 Boyle111 I I A8AONI 2Engine Run Timing Define engine cut-off instant lastAAAAAAAAA V rule book Norcross* 4Class D New class models engines 401 toAAA AANAAAAA8A 1 N 650 cu Isaacks NjN 42Exhaust Extensions Prohibit exhaust extensions PardueAAAN- ANAANAA6A 3N 37Unlimited Rubber Rename Mulvihill BennettAAA AAAAAAA9 AON 24Indoor Rubber Unofficial Flight Instead current unofficialAAA AANAA6A 3N flight rules substitute 1975 FAI rules Vallee 38/39CIndoor Novice Pennyplane Specifications Limit mono planes Meuser ** 38/39Elndoor Pennyplane Entry Limitation contest allow flier compete Pennyplane Novice Pennyplane both FFCB Chmn ** 27Outdoor Helicopter Class III Increase displacement limit toAA AAAAAAAA9A ON 36 cu G LeeI J 28Outdoor Helicopter Tasks Add fourth task Hovering20 PtsAAA AAAAAAAA9A ON max G Lee Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 blank box means no vote cast vote surrounded parentheses cast after deadline considered results *Means additional description provided elsewhere **To re-voted RC Proposal Descriptions Cont feet doing 360 degree turnfly forward 20 feetdescend doing 360 degree turn fly forward 20 feet 15 Chandel Climbing 180 degree direction change 20 Constant heading loop entering bottom50 feet diameter 20 Constant heading loop entering top 50 feet diameter 30 Vertical eight Ascending constant head ing loop followed descending con stant loopSO feet diameter segments 35 Loop 35 Roll 10 Stall turn 15 Stall turn 360 degree turn descend ing 35 Auto rotation landing 15 Landing maneuver must start least ten foot altitude separate auto-rotation landing must part freestyle selection 26aQuarter Midget Pylon Acceptable En gines Zink New definition engine shall complete unit ready run needing ly prop fuel starting voltage excluding glow plug exhaust extension gaskets head bolts crankcase bolts drive washer prop washer prop nut excluded parts subject rules regarding production availability 26bQuarter Midget Pylon Quantity Zink New definition least 1000 engines RC carburetors shall available through normal retail channels throughout United States FF Model Year Awards Anthony J Italiano chairman 1978 10 Models Year Selection Committee National Free Flight Society requests nominations outstanding models sent him quickly possible Nomina tions wanted following cate gories FAI Power Wakefield Nordic Out door Rubber Small AMA Power Large AMA Power Indoor/Outdoor HL Glider Speci alty Send nominations Anthony Itali ano 1655 Revere Dr Brookfield WI 53005 FREE FLIGHT PRO POSAL DESCRIPTiONS 29AOrnithopter Definition Meuser Substitute following 56 An ornithop ter model derives its propulsion solely flapping its wings parts thereof part wing fixed projected area flapping part shall less fixed part fixed parts must extend ahead leading edge behind trailing edge flapping parts model has wing restric tions apply independently wing wings shall substantially identical size shape relative areas fixed flapping parts excursion flapping parts projected area flapping part de termined position midway between its ex treme positions Horizontal stabilizing sur faces must extreme front rear model total projected area such surfaces shall exceed 50% toCon tinued next page 78 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/01
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78
COM PETI TW" NE WSLETTEK ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES ANNOUNCED conclusion Final Vote Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Scale Combined Contest Boards report ed chart form issue work has done two-year process updating adding revising AMA competition rules 1978-79 Remaining resolving anomalies contradic tions may have resulted vot ing plus editing may required consistency clarity no change intent Much work will done Boards chairman together Board members opinion commended hours spent dedication representing districts frequently face wide diversity opinions wishes given subject Plan 78 competition activity now report cant completely take place 1978-79 rule book significant aspects new rules shown de scription column voting charts items shown acceptable results column represent change 1976-77 rules applicable 1978-79 N defeated wont new rule book Free Flight Final Vote mistake pro posal 39 limit models Pennyplane event monoplanes omitted another Final Vote ballot being circulated 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW board cover point avoid other possible misunderstandings proposal 38 limit Novice Pennyplane event monoplanes being re-voted 38/39B accepted would limit both Novice Pennyplane event Pennyplane event monoplanes add provision flier may enter either Pennyplane event Novice Pennyplane event given contest both Related 38/39B additional questions being asked determine whether contest interpreted include Record Trials Radio Control Final Vote As shown double asterisks chart inconclusive re sults obtained several propo sals Board being asked vote again proposals fashion hope will produce positive results FINANCING NEEDED FOR COMBAT WC PITTING Gary Frost Pr Miniature Aircraft Combat Asan US about send its first official FAI World Championships Combat Team England next year due lack funds benefit pit person nel Im sure recognize what disaster would surely Continued page 75 wipJw -w WASHINGTON DC 20005 CALL FOR 4A CONTROL LINE MEET BIDS Clubs Contest Directors sponsors wishing have 1978 Control Line con tests considered Class AAAA rating should submit bids AMA HQ December 31 1977 bid should include supporting data 4A rating deserved Such data might include history event number geographical spread previous participants type value awards adequacy fly ing site events involved amount lo cal support manpower otherwise host organization others involved etc Following January 1 bids received will submitted various CL special interest organizations recommenda tions February AMA Execu tive Council Board Directors will consid er bids recommendations choose meets will granted 4A rating course action decided Executive Council its October 1 meeting need special procedure deter mining appropriate Class AAAA Control Line contest stems fact meets seeking status have events cate gories no national special interest organization representing CL categories other kinds events wish ing Class AAAA status procedures rule book paragraph 137 page 5 apply COMBINED CONTEST BOARDS FINAL VOTE FOR 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES FF Free Flight Contest Board CLControl Line Contest BoardResult AcceptableRC Radio Control Contest Boardof Vote N AcceptableSC e Contest Boardand IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIXXXITally 11 ARecord Applications Provide flier submit aFF AAAAAAN AAA record claim directly AMA HQ reliance othersRC AAAAAA AAAA MeuserSC AAAAAAAAAA36A4N CLANANNAA AAAA 1 2ARecord Flights After Contest Close categories lnvolv-FF AAAAAAA AAA ing series flights allow flights made after close ofRC AAAAAA AAAA contest provided least flights made duringSC AAAAAAAAAA37A 2N regular contest hours MeuserCL AAAAAA NNAA 14Individual National Champion Point Computation Score onFF AAAAAAA NAA combined age class basis PardueRCAAAAAA AAAA SCAAAAAAAAAA36A4N CL ANAANAA AANA 1 Category Championships Limit scoring half events inFF AAAAAAA AAA category maximum nine events PerryRC AAAAAA AAAA SC AAAAAAANA38A1N CL AAAAAAA AAAA Notes Proposals passing Final Vote Contest Boards margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA competition rules effective January 11978 blank box means no vote cast January1978 69 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARD FINAL VOTE FOR 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES Acceptable N Acceptable 4-C 0 4 C -i z C 0 u - 4 4 4 0-dl Co 0 -I C DL 45Contestant Classification Allow lower rank physi cal disability extended absence flying etc Friend** 45AContestant Classification Allow lower rank placing six meets Simpson** 12Twin Engines used allow up 8002 cu total displacement Hawks A 44 44 4 4 4 -r u-u N LJ 44 0 00 -i 044 40 44 - -i C 0 44 4 -4C 4 C 0 0-4 Z4 0 m t 0 4 0 4 44 Result Vote Tally 44Expert Pattern Eliminate Master pattern flownNA AA A A7A 4N both Experts Masters Friend221 50Flight Attempts Define allow two attemptsA NA AIIA8A3N FriendN11 49Starting Time Two minutes A jA Al NI N1 Al NI NI Al A7A4N itnate requir completion Straight Flight Out Procedure TurnAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON McGraw 41b/532-pt Roll Rename redefine Straight In-NAAAAAAAAAAA1OA iN verted Flight Friend/McGraw 41cAdvanced Class Fig M Change Double Stall TurnAANANNAANAAA7A 4N Friend 23Advanced Class 2-Pt Roll Replace 4-Pt RollAAAAANAAANAA9A 2N Worrest 54Collation Mandatory Zeros List together theAAJAAAAAAAAAi GA 1 N reasons mandatory zeros McGraw 46Landing Redefine Omit complete roll stopAAAANAAAAANA9A 2N current mandatory continuous sequence CarterA IA NNA AkXINA8A3N Starter ude rylon Kacing rules requirement starter check fliers position reai ly before giving signal release aircraft 24aNO Planes Limit two allow flight backup first judged unsafe Zink Al A A A A A A A A A A A AhA ON AhA ON 70 Model Aviation behind spectator line McGraw 4 4 C 4 C 4 ANNIAIA A9A2N IA N ABA 3N C 4 0 t 0 0 U 21 AManeuvers Additional modifications including 44mn14 flight nlnc fnr tha three A NNAAlA N A8A 3N C 0 0 6 25Prototype Requirements Limit replicas tull-scale d_propeller-driven aircraft Zink A A A A A Ail ON RC Contest Board Final Vote Cont 26cALead-Time Engines Require availability 60 days before use Yeager III Ill IV A N V VIVII VIII IX A A x XlResults A1OA1N 26eEngine Rework/Modification permitted ZinkAAANAAAAAAAAbA iN 26fCarburetor Must supplied specifically catAAANAAAAAAAAi OA 1 N aloged engine no mods throat spraybar Zink 26gEngine Inspection Procedures instigation byAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON another contestant CD Zink 26hAFuel Tank Pressurization Same 26h except forAAAAAAAAAAAAhA ON listing various kinds prohibited pressure Camarata 27aMufflers Require stock mufflers specified local rules ZinkAAAAAAAAAAAbOA ON 27bExhaust Extractors Require 14s slot usedAANAAAANAAA8A 2N Zin k 28Accessories Eliminate accessory rule 406 ZinkAAAANAAANNNA7A 4N 20Propellers Allow wood foxed-pitch two-blade PnIiinNNAAAAAAAANA8A3N selagesradius OT cfleek cowls anaA NA A A NA A9A 2N canopy outermost surface cross-sections Yeager 30Fuselages New definition maintain scale-like char-AAAAAAAAAAAAhA ON acter 2 wide 5 deep Zink 31Weight Check completion heat ZinkAAANAAANAANA8A 3N 24b/32Safety Inspection Adopt Form details ZinkAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON 4Starting Procedure Formal rules including round 1 start ing position draw point accumulation laterANAAAANAAAAA9A 2N rounds Camarata Starting Procedure Racehorse start OK preannounced** 33Starting Eliminate idle check before takeoff pro-NAAANAAAAAAA9A 2N hibit engine running nostarts Zink bOaIdle Require engine running landing eliminateNAAAAAAAAAAAi OA iN idle check before race Camarata lObIdle Landing must judged safe fast CD canNAAAAAAAAAAAbOA 1 N require idle demonstration Camarata 34Idle Eliminate idle-before race revised language idle landing half-point penalty failure ZinkNAANAAAAAAAA9A 2N 18Fuel Require organizer de-fuel planes between heatsNAANNAAANAAA7A 4N Yeager 35Fuel Require organizer both supply dis-AAAAAAAAAAAAil ON pense fuel Zink 36Race Procedure/Scoring Provision 2-mile 17 mile courses race-horse starting alternate methods cut penalties according course length same FormAAANAAAAAAAAi QA iN 1 long course automatic 1 point cut short Lontact contact another ZinkA A A A A A Ail ON 38Contest Advertisements Require state length course muffler reQuirements brand fuel Zink 14New Event Rules Adopt subject modification other orooosals Aberle A A A A N A AiOAiN A A A A A AiiAON C U Ce C 0 stock configuration Component parts must original NIA AININIAI Al AA NIAI A7A4N parts manufacturers factory replacement parts partsIII equivalent unreworked manufacturers replacementJJjIiii parts YeeI IIIII January 1978 71 C 0 U bO C Ce C 0 -v Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 blank box means no vote cast *Means additional description provided elsewhere **These pro posals being re-voted inasmuch construction original ballot produced inconclusive result RC Contest Board Final Vote ContI I II Ill IV V VI IVIIIVIII 1 4tI-ue rressure ny type fuel pressure system may used Aberle** l4fAFuel Pressure No pressurization fuel sys tem exceDt a** 14jFuel Limited max 50% nitro commercially pre-mixed CD option fuel may supplied contestants Aberle ** l4jAFuel Eliminate requirements Moffat** f l4jBFuel No max nitro fuel supplied contest management Simpson ** 141Wine Mm 200 scm ins area no deltas flying wo-Meter Class Adopt new class sailpianes projected span -pt limited two meters 78WAAANNAAANANA7A4N 3 opters Al j A Al Al NI Al Al Al copter Advisory Committee* RADIO CONTROL PRO POSAL DESCRIPTIONS 3Helieopter Rules New rules pro posed Helicopter Advisory Committee AMA FCC regulations governing contestant equipment model helicopter shall applicable event ex cept noted herein Safety consideration spectators event personnel partici pants shall primary importance 1 There shall no limitation types equipment fitted helicopter 2 Each contestant shall permitted two 2 model entries except Scale 3 All models shall subject safety spection discretion event direc tor and/or CD 4 Model designated No 1 may flown until disabled Model No 1 repairable flight time model No 2 may en tered no case will model No 1 re-en tered 5 The contestant must notify event director CD enters model No 2 6 Models judged unflyable due crash must reinspected prior re-use 7 Dangerous flying poor sportsmanship will grounds disqualification 8 All maneuvers will commence end helipad 9 All maneuvers will flown proper sequence away spectators minimum three feet altitude will main tained maneuvers a Maneuvers seven through twelve 7-12 will flown combined unit will scored segmentally b All freestyle maneuvers selected will flown unit including landing scored segmentally Landing separate maneuver following auto-rotation 10 All contestants will have three minutes start helicopters time may used adjusting trimming long en gine started allotted time 11 All models will carried start ing point helipad No models will flown helipad pit area 12 Should flight aborted will considered official attempt upon com pletion two maneuvers 13 All contestants will permitted fly equal rounds time permits 14 Winning scores will sum two best scores 15 Novice contestants will fly maneuvers 1 through six 6five minutes flight time See maneuvers schedule Continued page 76 72 Model Aviation Tlxea u roll inverted Yee/Simpson/Moffat A1AINIA NIAIA AIAIN A7A4N C 0 U C 0 C 0 0 IFAKA- Al AlA IAIAI NI A10A1N j A N A A j A A10A1N AIAIAIA NIAIA AIAIA Ai OA 1N Clipper Cargo Payload Eliminate act vity CONTROL LINE CONTESTBOARDU C0 FINAL VOTE- g ~- 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES Result AAcceptable te C C N ptable O~O uoand y IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIXXXI 891AA Line Specifications Eliminate General SectionANAAAA AAAAA9A 1 N Pardue 240 Displacement Limits Fix limit international stan-ANAAA NAAAA7A 2N dard 6600 Cu cm 4028 Cu Perry 92CL Category Championship Add no 5 SpeedAAAAAA AANAA9A 1 N events may considered scoring Perry 53lrISr Requirements Require Jr Sr entrants fly mini-pipes SAC A8A 3N A1OA1N 82eTuned Pipe Ban Limit 65 D Speed constant diameterAANNA mini-pipes SACjJNNAAA7A4N 13Rules Rewrite Adopt Racing Unified Rules proposed advisory committee subject revisions other proposals 14Rules Kewrlte Adopt event rules Rat Racing Slow Rat Racing 1AA Mouse & 1AA Scale Racing Scale Racing pro posed advisory committee subject revisions other A A A A A Ail ON Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 two alternatives basic concept simple majority passes basic concept accepted 2/3 majority three alternatives basic concept ranked order desirability least total passes basic concept accepted 2/3 majority blank box means no vote cast January 1978 73 N AAAN j NAN j AAA7A4N -Tuned Pipe Ban Limit Y2A Proto Speed constant diAl A A NA1OA iN Aj A AA A A N AANAANAAAAAA9A2N 83Tuned Pipe Ban Limit Senior age fliers constant dia meter Y2 Pardue 0 U C U 3 C 5 A A A N A N A9A 2N CL Contest Board Final Vote Cont[iii iiiv vi [vii viii] IXXXii Results Exhaust Extension Limitation Allow constant di-A N A NAA IAA A I A8A2N 0 U 0 C 0 0 RAC 63Field Layout/Safety Change 20 circle 15 80 circle 77 also require pilots crouch just outside 15AAAAAAAANAAAi 0A 1 N ~circle during refueling Rozelle 1 9APit Stops Require refueling stoi 70-lap races andNAAANANAAAA7A 3N three 140-lap races Lambert 27Number Finalists Allow up 12 th finals chang number feature races six gInes Require major .AA facturer RAC/NCAC/CAN IA IA INA IA IN IN IA A7A4N oe 0 0 IretanKoiwinA A AA A A A10AON j2w go crosswise through fuselage RAC 3AStarters Allow spring-type starters Class RACA A A A AA A A11AON 3BEngine Requirements Change Class Ito Any current Sly produced reed valve engine integral tankA A A A NA A AbA 1 N McNally 21Control Lines Change minimum 010 008 A N A N A N N A7A 4N single-strand lines RAC 0 U z t outbe similarIIII some traditional military type also require appropriateA A A N A Nj N A8A 3N markings NCACIIII 67AOfficial Flight/Low Speed intractions ReorganizationAA AlAA IAl I rewrite advisory committeeAjAlNjA1 A1OA1N1 67BLow Speed Infraction Penalty Reorganization/rewriteIAA IA IAA AANAlAl AbA 1 NI ow or 74 Model Aviation 62Field Layout/Safety Change 20 circle 15 require pilot crouch just outside 15 circle during Rozelle o 9PIAt Stncp Flimintp hand-nn-eI U U 0 0 ana ii NCAC 50Profile Cockpits Require cockpit canopy area .Scc division between Classes A A AA A A AHA ON within 1 elevation line NCAC A1 Aj N1 Nj A1 Aj Aj A1 A1 Aj Af A9A 2N CL Contest Board Final Vote ContIII Ill IV V Vi VII VIII IX X XlResults 1 2170/73BProfile Class Bonus Points Provide awardAAANANAANNAA7A 4N o of 10 scale bonus points Perry U 68Bonus Points obtain require model color -5 similar military-type paint scheme addition otherAAAAANAAANAA9A 2N Zrequirements NCAC 74Multi-Engines Allow such models having up 72 cu inAAAAAAANAAA9A1 N total displacement Rabe jp FZprA arance Judging Eliminate separate headings substituteAAAANANAAAAA9A 2N overall appearance having following point ranges 0 550 20 points PAACXXXXXXXXXA9 U aneuver Descriptions Adopt FAI maneuver descriptions diagrams scoring include metric equivalents N A A N N A A8A 3N chart engines/lines specifications Trostle 43/43ARules Rewrite Adopt rules rewritten advisory committee including corrections kill definition subjectAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON revisions other proposals 42Builder-of-Model Rule EliminateAAAAAANAAAAA1OA iN 40ALine Specifications Provide special conditions up 1549 engines 01 2 ml multi-strand lines 25-lb A A A N A N N A8A 3N Sanders 5 0 E 0 U term period due line entanglement CAC 41Double Kill Use points accrued before double kill toAAAAAAAAAANAi OA 1 N determine winner instead rematching CAC 5 -o S 0 U 0 44Rules Rewrite Adopt rules rewritten advisory com mittee subject revisions other proposals A A A A A AhA ON Combat Financing Continued page 69 burden financial responsibility must shouldered everyone does fairly contribute responsi bility will light individual Miniature Aircraft Combat Association asks participate following plan contests have combina don Fast Slow FAI Combat Con test Director request extra dollar Combat contestant part entry fee program should start immediately end about June 1978 Send money MACA Treasurer Patty Sasnett 1443 McKinley Escondido CA 92027 marked FA Combat Fund Also special contests collections raffles other miscellaneous sources revenue appreciated much want team win January1978 75 28Kill Elimination Change kill counts 100 points does n- A A A A N A AiOA iN IA IA j Al N Al Al Aj Al AiOA1NI IA Al NI Al NI Al Al Al NI NI A7A4N SCALE CONTEST BOARD C -Jo- FINAL VOTE 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES z EZ f4jj o oz Result ofVote Acceptable - N NotAcceptable2 ooo 0~E UL U 2 00 Tally II Ill IV V VI VII VIII IX X Xl Rename CL Scale RC Scale respectively CL Precision ScaleAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON RC Precision Scale 1 ORC Scale Mufflers Require use muffler ducted fans andAAAANAAAAAAAi OA 1 N run instead ot winch tow Boucher Mufflers Rewrite clarify no deductions due mufflerAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON installation 24RC Flight Realism Award upto 10 ins scale-likeAAAAAAAAAAAA11AON flight Karlsson 10 or10aZveUWrS Drop Traffic Pattern substitute Realism Flight 1012211211121Ai 5 or beforeIAIAIAIAIAfAiAIAIAIAAIAilAONI -J U two flights MosesAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON 21Builder/Flier Requirements Restate section asAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON general rules Gretz [11 Powerplants Eliminate restrictions type powerplantsAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON ojScott Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 three alternatives basic concept ranked order desirability least total passes basic concept accepted two-thirds majority blank box means no vote cast EF TEAM PROGRAM FINALS QUAUFIERS Seven regional Semi-Finals current 1979 Free Flight Team Selection Program held September qualifying top fliers compete Team Finals planned Labor Day weekend 1978 list qualifiers below compiled Bill Bo gart behalf FF Team Selection Com mittee Bong WI Power Bob Mattes Dick Lyons Bill Roush Ken Happersett Hardy Brodersen Ken Phair Dick Covalt Nordic Bill Shailor Willard Smltz Tony Italiano Dick Lyons Bob McCarthy Wakefield Joe Macay Chuck Lotila Chris Matsuno Herbert Mieras Bill Kozak John Watters Marvin Bashaw Tulsa OK Power C L Davis Hank Spence Dub McCormick Nordic Ed Turner Don Chancey Wakefield Ron Roberti Bob Dunham Gene Post Pensacola FL Power W E Johnson Doug Joyce R Hull Nordic Andy Barron Harry Grogan J Bradley Wakefield R Hull Frank Parmenter Fred Pearce Joe Boyle Tacoma WA Power Keith Martin Nordic Ronnie Davis Marc Nagasawa Jim Thornberry Ted Stalick Bob Stalick David Lenderman Wakefield Bill Langenberg Ronnie Davis John Lenderman Galeville NY Power Bob Sifleet Jack Nix Carl Bogart Joe Boyle Dale Mateer Bob Gutai Frank Paulin Tom Kerr Dave Rounsaville Nordic Bob Hatschek Bob Gutal Art Collard Bob Huber Dale Mateer Wakefield Bob Sifleet Cliff Montplaisir Jack Minassian Denver CO Power Bill Lovins Don McGhee Bill Gieseking Nordic Gary Baughman George Batiuk Wakefield George Batiuk Ed Collins Taft CA Power Lloyd Decker Russ Backer Reid Simpson Lynn Decker Hulan Matthies Mike Achterberg Bruce Hannah Jr Doug Galbreath Ed Carroll Roger Simpson Nordic Jeff Livotto Gary Medley Jim Wilson Don Zink Lee Hines Val Sidlauskas Dennis Mihora Dick Myers Bob lsaacson Bill Xenakis Wakefield George Xenakis Jack Brown Dick Gildersleeve Phedon Tsiknopolous Tom Medley Bob White Val Sidlauskas Jim Quinn RC Proposal Descriptions Continued page 72 16 Intermediate contestants will fly man euvers 1 through thirteen 13seven minutes flight time See maneuver schedule 17 Expert contestants will fly maneuvers 1 through thirteen 13 plus self-selected freestyle maneuvers can completed three 3 minutes flight time cluding landing Total expert flight timeten minutes See maneuver schedule 18 Additional landing score will added auto-rotation landing Should score desired contestant must lift model off ten 10 foot altitude exe cute landing maneuver 19 Scale contestants will fly following maneuvers order a Fifteen 15 second stationary hover landing b Constant heading figure eight starting left land c 36Odegree fly-around starting left 76 Model Aviation Scale Contest Board Final Vote ContI II iii IV V VI VII VIII lX X XIResults 17Mufflers Require use muffler ducted fans elec-AAAANAAAAAAAbA iN C o tric motors exempted Gretz U19Qualification Flight/Contest Schedule Revised/rewrittenAAAAANAAAAAAbA 1 N s clarity Gretz U u20Flight Options Allow scoring non-listed flight func-AAAAANAAAAAAi OA 1 N -J tions up 20 points Gretz 18Scoring Revised/rewritten rules clarity GretzAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON 36FF Gas Scale Aircraft Eligibility Revised language conform A A A A A AIl ON rules Unified Scale Judging Meuser 34Aircraft Elieihilitv Revised language conform 0 0 0 o points MatherI1]tJ1I-.11I Ai lA ON 35Aircraft Eligibility Revised language conform withiiiiiiiiiiiT AhA ON] C ANAA AA AA AiQAiN AA1IiIII C 0 ~I~AAAAAAAAANAA1OA1N 7B also includes fuselage Learoyd --~ 28Alternate Rules Provide choice rules used MIAMA Club addition present rules MartinANAAAAAAAAAAbA 1 N 33Aircraft Eligibility Revised language conform rulesAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON Unified Scale Judging Meuser g* N~w~z 2Unofficial Flights Provide no-flight event foulingAAAAAAAAAAA Ail ON o by another contestant spectator etc Domina 0 ight Points Reduce max flight 90 secs ClemensAANAAAAAAAAAbA 1 N - d Five minutes flight time 20 Scale contestants will fly same equip ment static judged Should part aircraft damaged replaced portion aircraftwill re-judged 21 Scale contestants will present fol lowing materials helicopter static judging a Published three-view drawings b Pictures published otherwise pertaining color markings details better presentation better can judged 22 Scale entries will judged fol lowing maximum 25 points a Fuselage b Cockpit c Landing gear d Rotor systems e Craftsmanship f Finish markings 23 Scale winning points will sum best two flights plus static judging points 24 All maneuvers will judged 0-10 have additional K-factor multiplier indi cated 25 All models will have contestants AMA number affixed contestants discretion 26 Protests Protests will writing hand delivered event director CD immediately after flight contention protests will state specific infractionby made made signed dated protestor protests will settled using rules 27 Helipad Helipads will three feet diameter helipad will located fifteen feet ahead main pad wind third pad will located fifteen feet right main pad90 degrees wind HARLAN COPS IWO INDOOR POSITIONS recent mail ballot AMA Indoor Team Selection Committee has resulted Ray Harlan being named chairman committeeand also confirmation being manager US 1978 Indoor World Championships team Harlan Wayland MA takes over reins committee Bucky Servaites written committee voting should receive Most Im proved Flier Award 1977-78 team se lection program running award Richard Doig Dan Domina Bill Hulbert Richard Whitten Ron Williams MANEUVERS Group OneNoviceK-Factor 15 1 Lift offiS second hoverland 2 Lift offhover forward 15 feet-land 3 Lift offhover backward 15 feetland 4 Lift offhover right 15 feetland 5 Lift offhover left 15 feetland 6 Lift offhover constant heading figure eight starting leftland Group TwoIntermediateK-Factor 15 7 Lift offclimb 45 degrees 25 feet 8 One hundred foot straight flight 9 Procedure turnaway specta tors ninety degree left turn followed 27 degree right turn 10 Return flight same path No 8 11 Figure eight away spectators 12 Landing 13 Lift offstarting left fly 360 degree flyaround land fly-around 100 foot circle Group ThreeExpert Freestyle K-Factor 15 360 degree hovertail 25 360 degree hovernose 15 360 degree hovertail 45 degree low 25 Stationary hoverpilot circles 360 de grees around helicopter 15 Hover 50 feetturn 180 degreeshover back 25 Top Hat Fly 20 feet forwardclimb 20 January1978 77 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD z FINAL VOTE FOR 1978-79 COMPETITION RULESU - lt Acceptable-.~o- Acceptable~ ofVote y IIIIIIIVVVIVII VIIIIXXXI 52ACham pionship Points Individual J r/Sr/Op Championships scoring FF events exclude flyoff flightsAAAAAAA AAAA9A ON FF Category Championships count flyoff flights ecessary determining event winner Matsuno 3Optical Aids Allow/recommend use binoculars con-AAAAAAA AAAA9A ON sent flier timer Moore rnithoPter Definition Revision eliminate/diminishAAAAAAA AAAA9A ON C V 41111 IIdACI III events presently Cat l/IIand no site restrictionsAAA AA AA7 Boyle111 I I A8AONI 2Engine Run Timing Define engine cut-off instant lastAAAAAAAAA V rule book Norcross* 4Class D New class models engines 401 toAAA AANAAAAA8A 1 N 650 cu Isaacks NjN 42Exhaust Extensions Prohibit exhaust extensions PardueAAAN- ANAANAA6A 3N 37Unlimited Rubber Rename Mulvihill BennettAAA AAAAAAA9 AON 24Indoor Rubber Unofficial Flight Instead current unofficialAAA AANAA6A 3N flight rules substitute 1975 FAI rules Vallee 38/39CIndoor Novice Pennyplane Specifications Limit mono planes Meuser ** 38/39Elndoor Pennyplane Entry Limitation contest allow flier compete Pennyplane Novice Pennyplane both FFCB Chmn ** 27Outdoor Helicopter Class III Increase displacement limit toAA AAAAAAAA9A ON 36 cu G LeeI J 28Outdoor Helicopter Tasks Add fourth task Hovering20 PtsAAA AAAAAAAA9A ON max G Lee Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 blank box means no vote cast vote surrounded parentheses cast after deadline considered results *Means additional description provided elsewhere **To re-voted RC Proposal Descriptions Cont feet doing 360 degree turnfly forward 20 feetdescend doing 360 degree turn fly forward 20 feet 15 Chandel Climbing 180 degree direction change 20 Constant heading loop entering bottom50 feet diameter 20 Constant heading loop entering top 50 feet diameter 30 Vertical eight Ascending constant head ing loop followed descending con stant loopSO feet diameter segments 35 Loop 35 Roll 10 Stall turn 15 Stall turn 360 degree turn descend ing 35 Auto rotation landing 15 Landing maneuver must start least ten foot altitude separate auto-rotation landing must part freestyle selection 26aQuarter Midget Pylon Acceptable En gines Zink New definition engine shall complete unit ready run needing ly prop fuel starting voltage excluding glow plug exhaust extension gaskets head bolts crankcase bolts drive washer prop washer prop nut excluded parts subject rules regarding production availability 26bQuarter Midget Pylon Quantity Zink New definition least 1000 engines RC carburetors shall available through normal retail channels throughout United States FF Model Year Awards Anthony J Italiano chairman 1978 10 Models Year Selection Committee National Free Flight Society requests nominations outstanding models sent him quickly possible Nomina tions wanted following cate gories FAI Power Wakefield Nordic Out door Rubber Small AMA Power Large AMA Power Indoor/Outdoor HL Glider Speci alty Send nominations Anthony Itali ano 1655 Revere Dr Brookfield WI 53005 FREE FLIGHT PRO POSAL DESCRIPTiONS 29AOrnithopter Definition Meuser Substitute following 56 An ornithop ter model derives its propulsion solely flapping its wings parts thereof part wing fixed projected area flapping part shall less fixed part fixed parts must extend ahead leading edge behind trailing edge flapping parts model has wing restric tions apply independently wing wings shall substantially identical size shape relative areas fixed flapping parts excursion flapping parts projected area flapping part de termined position midway between its ex treme positions Horizontal stabilizing sur faces must extreme front rear model total projected area such surfaces shall exceed 50% toCon tinued next page 78 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/01
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78
COM PETI TW" NE WSLETTEK ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES ANNOUNCED conclusion Final Vote Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Scale Combined Contest Boards report ed chart form issue work has done two-year process updating adding revising AMA competition rules 1978-79 Remaining resolving anomalies contradic tions may have resulted vot ing plus editing may required consistency clarity no change intent Much work will done Boards chairman together Board members opinion commended hours spent dedication representing districts frequently face wide diversity opinions wishes given subject Plan 78 competition activity now report cant completely take place 1978-79 rule book significant aspects new rules shown de scription column voting charts items shown acceptable results column represent change 1976-77 rules applicable 1978-79 N defeated wont new rule book Free Flight Final Vote mistake pro posal 39 limit models Pennyplane event monoplanes omitted another Final Vote ballot being circulated 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW board cover point avoid other possible misunderstandings proposal 38 limit Novice Pennyplane event monoplanes being re-voted 38/39B accepted would limit both Novice Pennyplane event Pennyplane event monoplanes add provision flier may enter either Pennyplane event Novice Pennyplane event given contest both Related 38/39B additional questions being asked determine whether contest interpreted include Record Trials Radio Control Final Vote As shown double asterisks chart inconclusive re sults obtained several propo sals Board being asked vote again proposals fashion hope will produce positive results FINANCING NEEDED FOR COMBAT WC PITTING Gary Frost Pr Miniature Aircraft Combat Asan US about send its first official FAI World Championships Combat Team England next year due lack funds benefit pit person nel Im sure recognize what disaster would surely Continued page 75 wipJw -w WASHINGTON DC 20005 CALL FOR 4A CONTROL LINE MEET BIDS Clubs Contest Directors sponsors wishing have 1978 Control Line con tests considered Class AAAA rating should submit bids AMA HQ December 31 1977 bid should include supporting data 4A rating deserved Such data might include history event number geographical spread previous participants type value awards adequacy fly ing site events involved amount lo cal support manpower otherwise host organization others involved etc Following January 1 bids received will submitted various CL special interest organizations recommenda tions February AMA Execu tive Council Board Directors will consid er bids recommendations choose meets will granted 4A rating course action decided Executive Council its October 1 meeting need special procedure deter mining appropriate Class AAAA Control Line contest stems fact meets seeking status have events cate gories no national special interest organization representing CL categories other kinds events wish ing Class AAAA status procedures rule book paragraph 137 page 5 apply COMBINED CONTEST BOARDS FINAL VOTE FOR 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES FF Free Flight Contest Board CLControl Line Contest BoardResult AcceptableRC Radio Control Contest Boardof Vote N AcceptableSC e Contest Boardand IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIXXXITally 11 ARecord Applications Provide flier submit aFF AAAAAAN AAA record claim directly AMA HQ reliance othersRC AAAAAA AAAA MeuserSC AAAAAAAAAA36A4N CLANANNAA AAAA 1 2ARecord Flights After Contest Close categories lnvolv-FF AAAAAAA AAA ing series flights allow flights made after close ofRC AAAAAA AAAA contest provided least flights made duringSC AAAAAAAAAA37A 2N regular contest hours MeuserCL AAAAAA NNAA 14Individual National Champion Point Computation Score onFF AAAAAAA NAA combined age class basis PardueRCAAAAAA AAAA SCAAAAAAAAAA36A4N CL ANAANAA AANA 1 Category Championships Limit scoring half events inFF AAAAAAA AAA category maximum nine events PerryRC AAAAAA AAAA SC AAAAAAANA38A1N CL AAAAAAA AAAA Notes Proposals passing Final Vote Contest Boards margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA competition rules effective January 11978 blank box means no vote cast January1978 69 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARD FINAL VOTE FOR 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES Acceptable N Acceptable 4-C 0 4 C -i z C 0 u - 4 4 4 0-dl Co 0 -I C DL 45Contestant Classification Allow lower rank physi cal disability extended absence flying etc Friend** 45AContestant Classification Allow lower rank placing six meets Simpson** 12Twin Engines used allow up 8002 cu total displacement Hawks A 44 44 4 4 4 -r u-u N LJ 44 0 00 -i 044 40 44 - -i C 0 44 4 -4C 4 C 0 0-4 Z4 0 m t 0 4 0 4 44 Result Vote Tally 44Expert Pattern Eliminate Master pattern flownNA AA A A7A 4N both Experts Masters Friend221 50Flight Attempts Define allow two attemptsA NA AIIA8A3N FriendN11 49Starting Time Two minutes A jA Al NI N1 Al NI NI Al A7A4N itnate requir completion Straight Flight Out Procedure TurnAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON McGraw 41b/532-pt Roll Rename redefine Straight In-NAAAAAAAAAAA1OA iN verted Flight Friend/McGraw 41cAdvanced Class Fig M Change Double Stall TurnAANANNAANAAA7A 4N Friend 23Advanced Class 2-Pt Roll Replace 4-Pt RollAAAAANAAANAA9A 2N Worrest 54Collation Mandatory Zeros List together theAAJAAAAAAAAAi GA 1 N reasons mandatory zeros McGraw 46Landing Redefine Omit complete roll stopAAAANAAAAANA9A 2N current mandatory continuous sequence CarterA IA NNA AkXINA8A3N Starter ude rylon Kacing rules requirement starter check fliers position reai ly before giving signal release aircraft 24aNO Planes Limit two allow flight backup first judged unsafe Zink Al A A A A A A A A A A A AhA ON AhA ON 70 Model Aviation behind spectator line McGraw 4 4 C 4 C 4 ANNIAIA A9A2N IA N ABA 3N C 4 0 t 0 0 U 21 AManeuvers Additional modifications including 44mn14 flight nlnc fnr tha three A NNAAlA N A8A 3N C 0 0 6 25Prototype Requirements Limit replicas tull-scale d_propeller-driven aircraft Zink A A A A A Ail ON RC Contest Board Final Vote Cont 26cALead-Time Engines Require availability 60 days before use Yeager III Ill IV A N V VIVII VIII IX A A x XlResults A1OA1N 26eEngine Rework/Modification permitted ZinkAAANAAAAAAAAbA iN 26fCarburetor Must supplied specifically catAAANAAAAAAAAi OA 1 N aloged engine no mods throat spraybar Zink 26gEngine Inspection Procedures instigation byAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON another contestant CD Zink 26hAFuel Tank Pressurization Same 26h except forAAAAAAAAAAAAhA ON listing various kinds prohibited pressure Camarata 27aMufflers Require stock mufflers specified local rules ZinkAAAAAAAAAAAbOA ON 27bExhaust Extractors Require 14s slot usedAANAAAANAAA8A 2N Zin k 28Accessories Eliminate accessory rule 406 ZinkAAAANAAANNNA7A 4N 20Propellers Allow wood foxed-pitch two-blade PnIiinNNAAAAAAAANA8A3N selagesradius OT cfleek cowls anaA NA A A NA A9A 2N canopy outermost surface cross-sections Yeager 30Fuselages New definition maintain scale-like char-AAAAAAAAAAAAhA ON acter 2 wide 5 deep Zink 31Weight Check completion heat ZinkAAANAAANAANA8A 3N 24b/32Safety Inspection Adopt Form details ZinkAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON 4Starting Procedure Formal rules including round 1 start ing position draw point accumulation laterANAAAANAAAAA9A 2N rounds Camarata Starting Procedure Racehorse start OK preannounced** 33Starting Eliminate idle check before takeoff pro-NAAANAAAAAAA9A 2N hibit engine running nostarts Zink bOaIdle Require engine running landing eliminateNAAAAAAAAAAAi OA iN idle check before race Camarata lObIdle Landing must judged safe fast CD canNAAAAAAAAAAAbOA 1 N require idle demonstration Camarata 34Idle Eliminate idle-before race revised language idle landing half-point penalty failure ZinkNAANAAAAAAAA9A 2N 18Fuel Require organizer de-fuel planes between heatsNAANNAAANAAA7A 4N Yeager 35Fuel Require organizer both supply dis-AAAAAAAAAAAAil ON pense fuel Zink 36Race Procedure/Scoring Provision 2-mile 17 mile courses race-horse starting alternate methods cut penalties according course length same FormAAANAAAAAAAAi QA iN 1 long course automatic 1 point cut short Lontact contact another ZinkA A A A A A Ail ON 38Contest Advertisements Require state length course muffler reQuirements brand fuel Zink 14New Event Rules Adopt subject modification other orooosals Aberle A A A A N A AiOAiN A A A A A AiiAON C U Ce C 0 stock configuration Component parts must original NIA AININIAI Al AA NIAI A7A4N parts manufacturers factory replacement parts partsIII equivalent unreworked manufacturers replacementJJjIiii parts YeeI IIIII January 1978 71 C 0 U bO C Ce C 0 -v Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 blank box means no vote cast *Means additional description provided elsewhere **These pro posals being re-voted inasmuch construction original ballot produced inconclusive result RC Contest Board Final Vote ContI I II Ill IV V VI IVIIIVIII 1 4tI-ue rressure ny type fuel pressure system may used Aberle** l4fAFuel Pressure No pressurization fuel sys tem exceDt a** 14jFuel Limited max 50% nitro commercially pre-mixed CD option fuel may supplied contestants Aberle ** l4jAFuel Eliminate requirements Moffat** f l4jBFuel No max nitro fuel supplied contest management Simpson ** 141Wine Mm 200 scm ins area no deltas flying wo-Meter Class Adopt new class sailpianes projected span -pt limited two meters 78WAAANNAAANANA7A4N 3 opters Al j A Al Al NI Al Al Al copter Advisory Committee* RADIO CONTROL PRO POSAL DESCRIPTIONS 3Helieopter Rules New rules pro posed Helicopter Advisory Committee AMA FCC regulations governing contestant equipment model helicopter shall applicable event ex cept noted herein Safety consideration spectators event personnel partici pants shall primary importance 1 There shall no limitation types equipment fitted helicopter 2 Each contestant shall permitted two 2 model entries except Scale 3 All models shall subject safety spection discretion event direc tor and/or CD 4 Model designated No 1 may flown until disabled Model No 1 repairable flight time model No 2 may en tered no case will model No 1 re-en tered 5 The contestant must notify event director CD enters model No 2 6 Models judged unflyable due crash must reinspected prior re-use 7 Dangerous flying poor sportsmanship will grounds disqualification 8 All maneuvers will commence end helipad 9 All maneuvers will flown proper sequence away spectators minimum three feet altitude will main tained maneuvers a Maneuvers seven through twelve 7-12 will flown combined unit will scored segmentally b All freestyle maneuvers selected will flown unit including landing scored segmentally Landing separate maneuver following auto-rotation 10 All contestants will have three minutes start helicopters time may used adjusting trimming long en gine started allotted time 11 All models will carried start ing point helipad No models will flown helipad pit area 12 Should flight aborted will considered official attempt upon com pletion two maneuvers 13 All contestants will permitted fly equal rounds time permits 14 Winning scores will sum two best scores 15 Novice contestants will fly maneuvers 1 through six 6five minutes flight time See maneuvers schedule Continued page 76 72 Model Aviation Tlxea u roll inverted Yee/Simpson/Moffat A1AINIA NIAIA AIAIN A7A4N C 0 U C 0 C 0 0 IFAKA- Al AlA IAIAI NI A10A1N j A N A A j A A10A1N AIAIAIA NIAIA AIAIA Ai OA 1N Clipper Cargo Payload Eliminate act vity CONTROL LINE CONTESTBOARDU C0 FINAL VOTE- g ~- 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES Result AAcceptable te C C N ptable O~O uoand y IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIXXXI 891AA Line Specifications Eliminate General SectionANAAAA AAAAA9A 1 N Pardue 240 Displacement Limits Fix limit international stan-ANAAA NAAAA7A 2N dard 6600 Cu cm 4028 Cu Perry 92CL Category Championship Add no 5 SpeedAAAAAA AANAA9A 1 N events may considered scoring Perry 53lrISr Requirements Require Jr Sr entrants fly mini-pipes SAC A8A 3N A1OA1N 82eTuned Pipe Ban Limit 65 D Speed constant diameterAANNA mini-pipes SACjJNNAAA7A4N 13Rules Rewrite Adopt Racing Unified Rules proposed advisory committee subject revisions other proposals 14Rules Kewrlte Adopt event rules Rat Racing Slow Rat Racing 1AA Mouse & 1AA Scale Racing Scale Racing pro posed advisory committee subject revisions other A A A A A Ail ON Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 two alternatives basic concept simple majority passes basic concept accepted 2/3 majority three alternatives basic concept ranked order desirability least total passes basic concept accepted 2/3 majority blank box means no vote cast January 1978 73 N AAAN j NAN j AAA7A4N -Tuned Pipe Ban Limit Y2A Proto Speed constant diAl A A NA1OA iN Aj A AA A A N AANAANAAAAAA9A2N 83Tuned Pipe Ban Limit Senior age fliers constant dia meter Y2 Pardue 0 U C U 3 C 5 A A A N A N A9A 2N CL Contest Board Final Vote Cont[iii iiiv vi [vii viii] IXXXii Results Exhaust Extension Limitation Allow constant di-A N A NAA IAA A I A8A2N 0 U 0 C 0 0 RAC 63Field Layout/Safety Change 20 circle 15 80 circle 77 also require pilots crouch just outside 15AAAAAAAANAAAi 0A 1 N ~circle during refueling Rozelle 1 9APit Stops Require refueling stoi 70-lap races andNAAANANAAAA7A 3N three 140-lap races Lambert 27Number Finalists Allow up 12 th finals chang number feature races six gInes Require major .AA facturer RAC/NCAC/CAN IA IA INA IA IN IN IA A7A4N oe 0 0 IretanKoiwinA A AA A A A10AON j2w go crosswise through fuselage RAC 3AStarters Allow spring-type starters Class RACA A A A AA A A11AON 3BEngine Requirements Change Class Ito Any current Sly produced reed valve engine integral tankA A A A NA A AbA 1 N McNally 21Control Lines Change minimum 010 008 A N A N A N N A7A 4N single-strand lines RAC 0 U z t outbe similarIIII some traditional military type also require appropriateA A A N A Nj N A8A 3N markings NCACIIII 67AOfficial Flight/Low Speed intractions ReorganizationAA AlAA IAl I rewrite advisory committeeAjAlNjA1 A1OA1N1 67BLow Speed Infraction Penalty Reorganization/rewriteIAA IA IAA AANAlAl AbA 1 NI ow or 74 Model Aviation 62Field Layout/Safety Change 20 circle 15 require pilot crouch just outside 15 circle during Rozelle o 9PIAt Stncp Flimintp hand-nn-eI U U 0 0 ana ii NCAC 50Profile Cockpits Require cockpit canopy area .Scc division between Classes A A AA A A AHA ON within 1 elevation line NCAC A1 Aj N1 Nj A1 Aj Aj A1 A1 Aj Af A9A 2N CL Contest Board Final Vote ContIII Ill IV V Vi VII VIII IX X XlResults 1 2170/73BProfile Class Bonus Points Provide awardAAANANAANNAA7A 4N o of 10 scale bonus points Perry U 68Bonus Points obtain require model color -5 similar military-type paint scheme addition otherAAAAANAAANAA9A 2N Zrequirements NCAC 74Multi-Engines Allow such models having up 72 cu inAAAAAAANAAA9A1 N total displacement Rabe jp FZprA arance Judging Eliminate separate headings substituteAAAANANAAAAA9A 2N overall appearance having following point ranges 0 550 20 points PAACXXXXXXXXXA9 U aneuver Descriptions Adopt FAI maneuver descriptions diagrams scoring include metric equivalents N A A N N A A8A 3N chart engines/lines specifications Trostle 43/43ARules Rewrite Adopt rules rewritten advisory committee including corrections kill definition subjectAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON revisions other proposals 42Builder-of-Model Rule EliminateAAAAAANAAAAA1OA iN 40ALine Specifications Provide special conditions up 1549 engines 01 2 ml multi-strand lines 25-lb A A A N A N N A8A 3N Sanders 5 0 E 0 U term period due line entanglement CAC 41Double Kill Use points accrued before double kill toAAAAAAAAAANAi OA 1 N determine winner instead rematching CAC 5 -o S 0 U 0 44Rules Rewrite Adopt rules rewritten advisory com mittee subject revisions other proposals A A A A A AhA ON Combat Financing Continued page 69 burden financial responsibility must shouldered everyone does fairly contribute responsi bility will light individual Miniature Aircraft Combat Association asks participate following plan contests have combina don Fast Slow FAI Combat Con test Director request extra dollar Combat contestant part entry fee program should start immediately end about June 1978 Send money MACA Treasurer Patty Sasnett 1443 McKinley Escondido CA 92027 marked FA Combat Fund Also special contests collections raffles other miscellaneous sources revenue appreciated much want team win January1978 75 28Kill Elimination Change kill counts 100 points does n- A A A A N A AiOA iN IA IA j Al N Al Al Aj Al AiOA1NI IA Al NI Al NI Al Al Al NI NI A7A4N SCALE CONTEST BOARD C -Jo- FINAL VOTE 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES z EZ f4jj o oz Result ofVote Acceptable - N NotAcceptable2 ooo 0~E UL U 2 00 Tally II Ill IV V VI VII VIII IX X Xl Rename CL Scale RC Scale respectively CL Precision ScaleAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON RC Precision Scale 1 ORC Scale Mufflers Require use muffler ducted fans andAAAANAAAAAAAi OA 1 N run instead ot winch tow Boucher Mufflers Rewrite clarify no deductions due mufflerAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON installation 24RC Flight Realism Award upto 10 ins scale-likeAAAAAAAAAAAA11AON flight Karlsson 10 or10aZveUWrS Drop Traffic Pattern substitute Realism Flight 1012211211121Ai 5 or beforeIAIAIAIAIAfAiAIAIAIAAIAilAONI -J U two flights MosesAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON 21Builder/Flier Requirements Restate section asAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON general rules Gretz [11 Powerplants Eliminate restrictions type powerplantsAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON ojScott Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 three alternatives basic concept ranked order desirability least total passes basic concept accepted two-thirds majority blank box means no vote cast EF TEAM PROGRAM FINALS QUAUFIERS Seven regional Semi-Finals current 1979 Free Flight Team Selection Program held September qualifying top fliers compete Team Finals planned Labor Day weekend 1978 list qualifiers below compiled Bill Bo gart behalf FF Team Selection Com mittee Bong WI Power Bob Mattes Dick Lyons Bill Roush Ken Happersett Hardy Brodersen Ken Phair Dick Covalt Nordic Bill Shailor Willard Smltz Tony Italiano Dick Lyons Bob McCarthy Wakefield Joe Macay Chuck Lotila Chris Matsuno Herbert Mieras Bill Kozak John Watters Marvin Bashaw Tulsa OK Power C L Davis Hank Spence Dub McCormick Nordic Ed Turner Don Chancey Wakefield Ron Roberti Bob Dunham Gene Post Pensacola FL Power W E Johnson Doug Joyce R Hull Nordic Andy Barron Harry Grogan J Bradley Wakefield R Hull Frank Parmenter Fred Pearce Joe Boyle Tacoma WA Power Keith Martin Nordic Ronnie Davis Marc Nagasawa Jim Thornberry Ted Stalick Bob Stalick David Lenderman Wakefield Bill Langenberg Ronnie Davis John Lenderman Galeville NY Power Bob Sifleet Jack Nix Carl Bogart Joe Boyle Dale Mateer Bob Gutai Frank Paulin Tom Kerr Dave Rounsaville Nordic Bob Hatschek Bob Gutal Art Collard Bob Huber Dale Mateer Wakefield Bob Sifleet Cliff Montplaisir Jack Minassian Denver CO Power Bill Lovins Don McGhee Bill Gieseking Nordic Gary Baughman George Batiuk Wakefield George Batiuk Ed Collins Taft CA Power Lloyd Decker Russ Backer Reid Simpson Lynn Decker Hulan Matthies Mike Achterberg Bruce Hannah Jr Doug Galbreath Ed Carroll Roger Simpson Nordic Jeff Livotto Gary Medley Jim Wilson Don Zink Lee Hines Val Sidlauskas Dennis Mihora Dick Myers Bob lsaacson Bill Xenakis Wakefield George Xenakis Jack Brown Dick Gildersleeve Phedon Tsiknopolous Tom Medley Bob White Val Sidlauskas Jim Quinn RC Proposal Descriptions Continued page 72 16 Intermediate contestants will fly man euvers 1 through thirteen 13seven minutes flight time See maneuver schedule 17 Expert contestants will fly maneuvers 1 through thirteen 13 plus self-selected freestyle maneuvers can completed three 3 minutes flight time cluding landing Total expert flight timeten minutes See maneuver schedule 18 Additional landing score will added auto-rotation landing Should score desired contestant must lift model off ten 10 foot altitude exe cute landing maneuver 19 Scale contestants will fly following maneuvers order a Fifteen 15 second stationary hover landing b Constant heading figure eight starting left land c 36Odegree fly-around starting left 76 Model Aviation Scale Contest Board Final Vote ContI II iii IV V VI VII VIII lX X XIResults 17Mufflers Require use muffler ducted fans elec-AAAANAAAAAAAbA iN C o tric motors exempted Gretz U19Qualification Flight/Contest Schedule Revised/rewrittenAAAAANAAAAAAbA 1 N s clarity Gretz U u20Flight Options Allow scoring non-listed flight func-AAAAANAAAAAAi OA 1 N -J tions up 20 points Gretz 18Scoring Revised/rewritten rules clarity GretzAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON 36FF Gas Scale Aircraft Eligibility Revised language conform A A A A A AIl ON rules Unified Scale Judging Meuser 34Aircraft Elieihilitv Revised language conform 0 0 0 o points MatherI1]tJ1I-.11I Ai lA ON 35Aircraft Eligibility Revised language conform withiiiiiiiiiiiT AhA ON] C ANAA AA AA AiQAiN AA1IiIII C 0 ~I~AAAAAAAAANAA1OA1N 7B also includes fuselage Learoyd --~ 28Alternate Rules Provide choice rules used MIAMA Club addition present rules MartinANAAAAAAAAAAbA 1 N 33Aircraft Eligibility Revised language conform rulesAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON Unified Scale Judging Meuser g* N~w~z 2Unofficial Flights Provide no-flight event foulingAAAAAAAAAAA Ail ON o by another contestant spectator etc Domina 0 ight Points Reduce max flight 90 secs ClemensAANAAAAAAAAAbA 1 N - d Five minutes flight time 20 Scale contestants will fly same equip ment static judged Should part aircraft damaged replaced portion aircraftwill re-judged 21 Scale contestants will present fol lowing materials helicopter static judging a Published three-view drawings b Pictures published otherwise pertaining color markings details better presentation better can judged 22 Scale entries will judged fol lowing maximum 25 points a Fuselage b Cockpit c Landing gear d Rotor systems e Craftsmanship f Finish markings 23 Scale winning points will sum best two flights plus static judging points 24 All maneuvers will judged 0-10 have additional K-factor multiplier indi cated 25 All models will have contestants AMA number affixed contestants discretion 26 Protests Protests will writing hand delivered event director CD immediately after flight contention protests will state specific infractionby made made signed dated protestor protests will settled using rules 27 Helipad Helipads will three feet diameter helipad will located fifteen feet ahead main pad wind third pad will located fifteen feet right main pad90 degrees wind HARLAN COPS IWO INDOOR POSITIONS recent mail ballot AMA Indoor Team Selection Committee has resulted Ray Harlan being named chairman committeeand also confirmation being manager US 1978 Indoor World Championships team Harlan Wayland MA takes over reins committee Bucky Servaites written committee voting should receive Most Im proved Flier Award 1977-78 team se lection program running award Richard Doig Dan Domina Bill Hulbert Richard Whitten Ron Williams MANEUVERS Group OneNoviceK-Factor 15 1 Lift offiS second hoverland 2 Lift offhover forward 15 feet-land 3 Lift offhover backward 15 feetland 4 Lift offhover right 15 feetland 5 Lift offhover left 15 feetland 6 Lift offhover constant heading figure eight starting leftland Group TwoIntermediateK-Factor 15 7 Lift offclimb 45 degrees 25 feet 8 One hundred foot straight flight 9 Procedure turnaway specta tors ninety degree left turn followed 27 degree right turn 10 Return flight same path No 8 11 Figure eight away spectators 12 Landing 13 Lift offstarting left fly 360 degree flyaround land fly-around 100 foot circle Group ThreeExpert Freestyle K-Factor 15 360 degree hovertail 25 360 degree hovernose 15 360 degree hovertail 45 degree low 25 Stationary hoverpilot circles 360 de grees around helicopter 15 Hover 50 feetturn 180 degreeshover back 25 Top Hat Fly 20 feet forwardclimb 20 January1978 77 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD z FINAL VOTE FOR 1978-79 COMPETITION RULESU - lt Acceptable-.~o- Acceptable~ ofVote y IIIIIIIVVVIVII VIIIIXXXI 52ACham pionship Points Individual J r/Sr/Op Championships scoring FF events exclude flyoff flightsAAAAAAA AAAA9A ON FF Category Championships count flyoff flights ecessary determining event winner Matsuno 3Optical Aids Allow/recommend use binoculars con-AAAAAAA AAAA9A ON sent flier timer Moore rnithoPter Definition Revision eliminate/diminishAAAAAAA AAAA9A ON C V 41111 IIdACI III events presently Cat l/IIand no site restrictionsAAA AA AA7 Boyle111 I I A8AONI 2Engine Run Timing Define engine cut-off instant lastAAAAAAAAA V rule book Norcross* 4Class D New class models engines 401 toAAA AANAAAAA8A 1 N 650 cu Isaacks NjN 42Exhaust Extensions Prohibit exhaust extensions PardueAAAN- ANAANAA6A 3N 37Unlimited Rubber Rename Mulvihill BennettAAA AAAAAAA9 AON 24Indoor Rubber Unofficial Flight Instead current unofficialAAA AANAA6A 3N flight rules substitute 1975 FAI rules Vallee 38/39CIndoor Novice Pennyplane Specifications Limit mono planes Meuser ** 38/39Elndoor Pennyplane Entry Limitation contest allow flier compete Pennyplane Novice Pennyplane both FFCB Chmn ** 27Outdoor Helicopter Class III Increase displacement limit toAA AAAAAAAA9A ON 36 cu G LeeI J 28Outdoor Helicopter Tasks Add fourth task Hovering20 PtsAAA AAAAAAAA9A ON max G Lee Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 blank box means no vote cast vote surrounded parentheses cast after deadline considered results *Means additional description provided elsewhere **To re-voted RC Proposal Descriptions Cont feet doing 360 degree turnfly forward 20 feetdescend doing 360 degree turn fly forward 20 feet 15 Chandel Climbing 180 degree direction change 20 Constant heading loop entering bottom50 feet diameter 20 Constant heading loop entering top 50 feet diameter 30 Vertical eight Ascending constant head ing loop followed descending con stant loopSO feet diameter segments 35 Loop 35 Roll 10 Stall turn 15 Stall turn 360 degree turn descend ing 35 Auto rotation landing 15 Landing maneuver must start least ten foot altitude separate auto-rotation landing must part freestyle selection 26aQuarter Midget Pylon Acceptable En gines Zink New definition engine shall complete unit ready run needing ly prop fuel starting voltage excluding glow plug exhaust extension gaskets head bolts crankcase bolts drive washer prop washer prop nut excluded parts subject rules regarding production availability 26bQuarter Midget Pylon Quantity Zink New definition least 1000 engines RC carburetors shall available through normal retail channels throughout United States FF Model Year Awards Anthony J Italiano chairman 1978 10 Models Year Selection Committee National Free Flight Society requests nominations outstanding models sent him quickly possible Nomina tions wanted following cate gories FAI Power Wakefield Nordic Out door Rubber Small AMA Power Large AMA Power Indoor/Outdoor HL Glider Speci alty Send nominations Anthony Itali ano 1655 Revere Dr Brookfield WI 53005 FREE FLIGHT PRO POSAL DESCRIPTiONS 29AOrnithopter Definition Meuser Substitute following 56 An ornithop ter model derives its propulsion solely flapping its wings parts thereof part wing fixed projected area flapping part shall less fixed part fixed parts must extend ahead leading edge behind trailing edge flapping parts model has wing restric tions apply independently wing wings shall substantially identical size shape relative areas fixed flapping parts excursion flapping parts projected area flapping part de termined position midway between its ex treme positions Horizontal stabilizing sur faces must extreme front rear model total projected area such surfaces shall exceed 50% toCon tinued next page 78 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/01
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COM PETI TW" NE WSLETTEK ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES ANNOUNCED conclusion Final Vote Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Scale Combined Contest Boards report ed chart form issue work has done two-year process updating adding revising AMA competition rules 1978-79 Remaining resolving anomalies contradic tions may have resulted vot ing plus editing may required consistency clarity no change intent Much work will done Boards chairman together Board members opinion commended hours spent dedication representing districts frequently face wide diversity opinions wishes given subject Plan 78 competition activity now report cant completely take place 1978-79 rule book significant aspects new rules shown de scription column voting charts items shown acceptable results column represent change 1976-77 rules applicable 1978-79 N defeated wont new rule book Free Flight Final Vote mistake pro posal 39 limit models Pennyplane event monoplanes omitted another Final Vote ballot being circulated 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW board cover point avoid other possible misunderstandings proposal 38 limit Novice Pennyplane event monoplanes being re-voted 38/39B accepted would limit both Novice Pennyplane event Pennyplane event monoplanes add provision flier may enter either Pennyplane event Novice Pennyplane event given contest both Related 38/39B additional questions being asked determine whether contest interpreted include Record Trials Radio Control Final Vote As shown double asterisks chart inconclusive re sults obtained several propo sals Board being asked vote again proposals fashion hope will produce positive results FINANCING NEEDED FOR COMBAT WC PITTING Gary Frost Pr Miniature Aircraft Combat Asan US about send its first official FAI World Championships Combat Team England next year due lack funds benefit pit person nel Im sure recognize what disaster would surely Continued page 75 wipJw -w WASHINGTON DC 20005 CALL FOR 4A CONTROL LINE MEET BIDS Clubs Contest Directors sponsors wishing have 1978 Control Line con tests considered Class AAAA rating should submit bids AMA HQ December 31 1977 bid should include supporting data 4A rating deserved Such data might include history event number geographical spread previous participants type value awards adequacy fly ing site events involved amount lo cal support manpower otherwise host organization others involved etc Following January 1 bids received will submitted various CL special interest organizations recommenda tions February AMA Execu tive Council Board Directors will consid er bids recommendations choose meets will granted 4A rating course action decided Executive Council its October 1 meeting need special procedure deter mining appropriate Class AAAA Control Line contest stems fact meets seeking status have events cate gories no national special interest organization representing CL categories other kinds events wish ing Class AAAA status procedures rule book paragraph 137 page 5 apply COMBINED CONTEST BOARDS FINAL VOTE FOR 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES FF Free Flight Contest Board CLControl Line Contest BoardResult AcceptableRC Radio Control Contest Boardof Vote N AcceptableSC e Contest Boardand IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIXXXITally 11 ARecord Applications Provide flier submit aFF AAAAAAN AAA record claim directly AMA HQ reliance othersRC AAAAAA AAAA MeuserSC AAAAAAAAAA36A4N CLANANNAA AAAA 1 2ARecord Flights After Contest Close categories lnvolv-FF AAAAAAA AAA ing series flights allow flights made after close ofRC AAAAAA AAAA contest provided least flights made duringSC AAAAAAAAAA37A 2N regular contest hours MeuserCL AAAAAA NNAA 14Individual National Champion Point Computation Score onFF AAAAAAA NAA combined age class basis PardueRCAAAAAA AAAA SCAAAAAAAAAA36A4N CL ANAANAA AANA 1 Category Championships Limit scoring half events inFF AAAAAAA AAA category maximum nine events PerryRC AAAAAA AAAA SC AAAAAAANA38A1N CL AAAAAAA AAAA Notes Proposals passing Final Vote Contest Boards margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA competition rules effective January 11978 blank box means no vote cast January1978 69 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARD FINAL VOTE FOR 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES Acceptable N Acceptable 4-C 0 4 C -i z C 0 u - 4 4 4 0-dl Co 0 -I C DL 45Contestant Classification Allow lower rank physi cal disability extended absence flying etc Friend** 45AContestant Classification Allow lower rank placing six meets Simpson** 12Twin Engines used allow up 8002 cu total displacement Hawks A 44 44 4 4 4 -r u-u N LJ 44 0 00 -i 044 40 44 - -i C 0 44 4 -4C 4 C 0 0-4 Z4 0 m t 0 4 0 4 44 Result Vote Tally 44Expert Pattern Eliminate Master pattern flownNA AA A A7A 4N both Experts Masters Friend221 50Flight Attempts Define allow two attemptsA NA AIIA8A3N FriendN11 49Starting Time Two minutes A jA Al NI N1 Al NI NI Al A7A4N itnate requir completion Straight Flight Out Procedure TurnAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON McGraw 41b/532-pt Roll Rename redefine Straight In-NAAAAAAAAAAA1OA iN verted Flight Friend/McGraw 41cAdvanced Class Fig M Change Double Stall TurnAANANNAANAAA7A 4N Friend 23Advanced Class 2-Pt Roll Replace 4-Pt RollAAAAANAAANAA9A 2N Worrest 54Collation Mandatory Zeros List together theAAJAAAAAAAAAi GA 1 N reasons mandatory zeros McGraw 46Landing Redefine Omit complete roll stopAAAANAAAAANA9A 2N current mandatory continuous sequence CarterA IA NNA AkXINA8A3N Starter ude rylon Kacing rules requirement starter check fliers position reai ly before giving signal release aircraft 24aNO Planes Limit two allow flight backup first judged unsafe Zink Al A A A A A A A A A A A AhA ON AhA ON 70 Model Aviation behind spectator line McGraw 4 4 C 4 C 4 ANNIAIA A9A2N IA N ABA 3N C 4 0 t 0 0 U 21 AManeuvers Additional modifications including 44mn14 flight nlnc fnr tha three A NNAAlA N A8A 3N C 0 0 6 25Prototype Requirements Limit replicas tull-scale d_propeller-driven aircraft Zink A A A A A Ail ON RC Contest Board Final Vote Cont 26cALead-Time Engines Require availability 60 days before use Yeager III Ill IV A N V VIVII VIII IX A A x XlResults A1OA1N 26eEngine Rework/Modification permitted ZinkAAANAAAAAAAAbA iN 26fCarburetor Must supplied specifically catAAANAAAAAAAAi OA 1 N aloged engine no mods throat spraybar Zink 26gEngine Inspection Procedures instigation byAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON another contestant CD Zink 26hAFuel Tank Pressurization Same 26h except forAAAAAAAAAAAAhA ON listing various kinds prohibited pressure Camarata 27aMufflers Require stock mufflers specified local rules ZinkAAAAAAAAAAAbOA ON 27bExhaust Extractors Require 14s slot usedAANAAAANAAA8A 2N Zin k 28Accessories Eliminate accessory rule 406 ZinkAAAANAAANNNA7A 4N 20Propellers Allow wood foxed-pitch two-blade PnIiinNNAAAAAAAANA8A3N selagesradius OT cfleek cowls anaA NA A A NA A9A 2N canopy outermost surface cross-sections Yeager 30Fuselages New definition maintain scale-like char-AAAAAAAAAAAAhA ON acter 2 wide 5 deep Zink 31Weight Check completion heat ZinkAAANAAANAANA8A 3N 24b/32Safety Inspection Adopt Form details ZinkAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON 4Starting Procedure Formal rules including round 1 start ing position draw point accumulation laterANAAAANAAAAA9A 2N rounds Camarata Starting Procedure Racehorse start OK preannounced** 33Starting Eliminate idle check before takeoff pro-NAAANAAAAAAA9A 2N hibit engine running nostarts Zink bOaIdle Require engine running landing eliminateNAAAAAAAAAAAi OA iN idle check before race Camarata lObIdle Landing must judged safe fast CD canNAAAAAAAAAAAbOA 1 N require idle demonstration Camarata 34Idle Eliminate idle-before race revised language idle landing half-point penalty failure ZinkNAANAAAAAAAA9A 2N 18Fuel Require organizer de-fuel planes between heatsNAANNAAANAAA7A 4N Yeager 35Fuel Require organizer both supply dis-AAAAAAAAAAAAil ON pense fuel Zink 36Race Procedure/Scoring Provision 2-mile 17 mile courses race-horse starting alternate methods cut penalties according course length same FormAAANAAAAAAAAi QA iN 1 long course automatic 1 point cut short Lontact contact another ZinkA A A A A A Ail ON 38Contest Advertisements Require state length course muffler reQuirements brand fuel Zink 14New Event Rules Adopt subject modification other orooosals Aberle A A A A N A AiOAiN A A A A A AiiAON C U Ce C 0 stock configuration Component parts must original NIA AININIAI Al AA NIAI A7A4N parts manufacturers factory replacement parts partsIII equivalent unreworked manufacturers replacementJJjIiii parts YeeI IIIII January 1978 71 C 0 U bO C Ce C 0 -v Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 blank box means no vote cast *Means additional description provided elsewhere **These pro posals being re-voted inasmuch construction original ballot produced inconclusive result RC Contest Board Final Vote ContI I II Ill IV V VI IVIIIVIII 1 4tI-ue rressure ny type fuel pressure system may used Aberle** l4fAFuel Pressure No pressurization fuel sys tem exceDt a** 14jFuel Limited max 50% nitro commercially pre-mixed CD option fuel may supplied contestants Aberle ** l4jAFuel Eliminate requirements Moffat** f l4jBFuel No max nitro fuel supplied contest management Simpson ** 141Wine Mm 200 scm ins area no deltas flying wo-Meter Class Adopt new class sailpianes projected span -pt limited two meters 78WAAANNAAANANA7A4N 3 opters Al j A Al Al NI Al Al Al copter Advisory Committee* RADIO CONTROL PRO POSAL DESCRIPTIONS 3Helieopter Rules New rules pro posed Helicopter Advisory Committee AMA FCC regulations governing contestant equipment model helicopter shall applicable event ex cept noted herein Safety consideration spectators event personnel partici pants shall primary importance 1 There shall no limitation types equipment fitted helicopter 2 Each contestant shall permitted two 2 model entries except Scale 3 All models shall subject safety spection discretion event direc tor and/or CD 4 Model designated No 1 may flown until disabled Model No 1 repairable flight time model No 2 may en tered no case will model No 1 re-en tered 5 The contestant must notify event director CD enters model No 2 6 Models judged unflyable due crash must reinspected prior re-use 7 Dangerous flying poor sportsmanship will grounds disqualification 8 All maneuvers will commence end helipad 9 All maneuvers will flown proper sequence away spectators minimum three feet altitude will main tained maneuvers a Maneuvers seven through twelve 7-12 will flown combined unit will scored segmentally b All freestyle maneuvers selected will flown unit including landing scored segmentally Landing separate maneuver following auto-rotation 10 All contestants will have three minutes start helicopters time may used adjusting trimming long en gine started allotted time 11 All models will carried start ing point helipad No models will flown helipad pit area 12 Should flight aborted will considered official attempt upon com pletion two maneuvers 13 All contestants will permitted fly equal rounds time permits 14 Winning scores will sum two best scores 15 Novice contestants will fly maneuvers 1 through six 6five minutes flight time See maneuvers schedule Continued page 76 72 Model Aviation Tlxea u roll inverted Yee/Simpson/Moffat A1AINIA NIAIA AIAIN A7A4N C 0 U C 0 C 0 0 IFAKA- Al AlA IAIAI NI A10A1N j A N A A j A A10A1N AIAIAIA NIAIA AIAIA Ai OA 1N Clipper Cargo Payload Eliminate act vity CONTROL LINE CONTESTBOARDU C0 FINAL VOTE- g ~- 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES Result AAcceptable te C C N ptable O~O uoand y IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIXXXI 891AA Line Specifications Eliminate General SectionANAAAA AAAAA9A 1 N Pardue 240 Displacement Limits Fix limit international stan-ANAAA NAAAA7A 2N dard 6600 Cu cm 4028 Cu Perry 92CL Category Championship Add no 5 SpeedAAAAAA AANAA9A 1 N events may considered scoring Perry 53lrISr Requirements Require Jr Sr entrants fly mini-pipes SAC A8A 3N A1OA1N 82eTuned Pipe Ban Limit 65 D Speed constant diameterAANNA mini-pipes SACjJNNAAA7A4N 13Rules Rewrite Adopt Racing Unified Rules proposed advisory committee subject revisions other proposals 14Rules Kewrlte Adopt event rules Rat Racing Slow Rat Racing 1AA Mouse & 1AA Scale Racing Scale Racing pro posed advisory committee subject revisions other A A A A A Ail ON Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 two alternatives basic concept simple majority passes basic concept accepted 2/3 majority three alternatives basic concept ranked order desirability least total passes basic concept accepted 2/3 majority blank box means no vote cast January 1978 73 N AAAN j NAN j AAA7A4N -Tuned Pipe Ban Limit Y2A Proto Speed constant diAl A A NA1OA iN Aj A AA A A N AANAANAAAAAA9A2N 83Tuned Pipe Ban Limit Senior age fliers constant dia meter Y2 Pardue 0 U C U 3 C 5 A A A N A N A9A 2N CL Contest Board Final Vote Cont[iii iiiv vi [vii viii] IXXXii Results Exhaust Extension Limitation Allow constant di-A N A NAA IAA A I A8A2N 0 U 0 C 0 0 RAC 63Field Layout/Safety Change 20 circle 15 80 circle 77 also require pilots crouch just outside 15AAAAAAAANAAAi 0A 1 N ~circle during refueling Rozelle 1 9APit Stops Require refueling stoi 70-lap races andNAAANANAAAA7A 3N three 140-lap races Lambert 27Number Finalists Allow up 12 th finals chang number feature races six gInes Require major .AA facturer RAC/NCAC/CAN IA IA INA IA IN IN IA A7A4N oe 0 0 IretanKoiwinA A AA A A A10AON j2w go crosswise through fuselage RAC 3AStarters Allow spring-type starters Class RACA A A A AA A A11AON 3BEngine Requirements Change Class Ito Any current Sly produced reed valve engine integral tankA A A A NA A AbA 1 N McNally 21Control Lines Change minimum 010 008 A N A N A N N A7A 4N single-strand lines RAC 0 U z t outbe similarIIII some traditional military type also require appropriateA A A N A Nj N A8A 3N markings NCACIIII 67AOfficial Flight/Low Speed intractions ReorganizationAA AlAA IAl I rewrite advisory committeeAjAlNjA1 A1OA1N1 67BLow Speed Infraction Penalty Reorganization/rewriteIAA IA IAA AANAlAl AbA 1 NI ow or 74 Model Aviation 62Field Layout/Safety Change 20 circle 15 require pilot crouch just outside 15 circle during Rozelle o 9PIAt Stncp Flimintp hand-nn-eI U U 0 0 ana ii NCAC 50Profile Cockpits Require cockpit canopy area .Scc division between Classes A A AA A A AHA ON within 1 elevation line NCAC A1 Aj N1 Nj A1 Aj Aj A1 A1 Aj Af A9A 2N CL Contest Board Final Vote ContIII Ill IV V Vi VII VIII IX X XlResults 1 2170/73BProfile Class Bonus Points Provide awardAAANANAANNAA7A 4N o of 10 scale bonus points Perry U 68Bonus Points obtain require model color -5 similar military-type paint scheme addition otherAAAAANAAANAA9A 2N Zrequirements NCAC 74Multi-Engines Allow such models having up 72 cu inAAAAAAANAAA9A1 N total displacement Rabe jp FZprA arance Judging Eliminate separate headings substituteAAAANANAAAAA9A 2N overall appearance having following point ranges 0 550 20 points PAACXXXXXXXXXA9 U aneuver Descriptions Adopt FAI maneuver descriptions diagrams scoring include metric equivalents N A A N N A A8A 3N chart engines/lines specifications Trostle 43/43ARules Rewrite Adopt rules rewritten advisory committee including corrections kill definition subjectAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON revisions other proposals 42Builder-of-Model Rule EliminateAAAAAANAAAAA1OA iN 40ALine Specifications Provide special conditions up 1549 engines 01 2 ml multi-strand lines 25-lb A A A N A N N A8A 3N Sanders 5 0 E 0 U term period due line entanglement CAC 41Double Kill Use points accrued before double kill toAAAAAAAAAANAi OA 1 N determine winner instead rematching CAC 5 -o S 0 U 0 44Rules Rewrite Adopt rules rewritten advisory com mittee subject revisions other proposals A A A A A AhA ON Combat Financing Continued page 69 burden financial responsibility must shouldered everyone does fairly contribute responsi bility will light individual Miniature Aircraft Combat Association asks participate following plan contests have combina don Fast Slow FAI Combat Con test Director request extra dollar Combat contestant part entry fee program should start immediately end about June 1978 Send money MACA Treasurer Patty Sasnett 1443 McKinley Escondido CA 92027 marked FA Combat Fund Also special contests collections raffles other miscellaneous sources revenue appreciated much want team win January1978 75 28Kill Elimination Change kill counts 100 points does n- A A A A N A AiOA iN IA IA j Al N Al Al Aj Al AiOA1NI IA Al NI Al NI Al Al Al NI NI A7A4N SCALE CONTEST BOARD C -Jo- FINAL VOTE 1978-79 COMPETITION RULES z EZ f4jj o oz Result ofVote Acceptable - N NotAcceptable2 ooo 0~E UL U 2 00 Tally II Ill IV V VI VII VIII IX X Xl Rename CL Scale RC Scale respectively CL Precision ScaleAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON RC Precision Scale 1 ORC Scale Mufflers Require use muffler ducted fans andAAAANAAAAAAAi OA 1 N run instead ot winch tow Boucher Mufflers Rewrite clarify no deductions due mufflerAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON installation 24RC Flight Realism Award upto 10 ins scale-likeAAAAAAAAAAAA11AON flight Karlsson 10 or10aZveUWrS Drop Traffic Pattern substitute Realism Flight 1012211211121Ai 5 or beforeIAIAIAIAIAfAiAIAIAIAAIAilAONI -J U two flights MosesAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON 21Builder/Flier Requirements Restate section asAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON general rules Gretz [11 Powerplants Eliminate restrictions type powerplantsAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON ojScott Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 three alternatives basic concept ranked order desirability least total passes basic concept accepted two-thirds majority blank box means no vote cast EF TEAM PROGRAM FINALS QUAUFIERS Seven regional Semi-Finals current 1979 Free Flight Team Selection Program held September qualifying top fliers compete Team Finals planned Labor Day weekend 1978 list qualifiers below compiled Bill Bo gart behalf FF Team Selection Com mittee Bong WI Power Bob Mattes Dick Lyons Bill Roush Ken Happersett Hardy Brodersen Ken Phair Dick Covalt Nordic Bill Shailor Willard Smltz Tony Italiano Dick Lyons Bob McCarthy Wakefield Joe Macay Chuck Lotila Chris Matsuno Herbert Mieras Bill Kozak John Watters Marvin Bashaw Tulsa OK Power C L Davis Hank Spence Dub McCormick Nordic Ed Turner Don Chancey Wakefield Ron Roberti Bob Dunham Gene Post Pensacola FL Power W E Johnson Doug Joyce R Hull Nordic Andy Barron Harry Grogan J Bradley Wakefield R Hull Frank Parmenter Fred Pearce Joe Boyle Tacoma WA Power Keith Martin Nordic Ronnie Davis Marc Nagasawa Jim Thornberry Ted Stalick Bob Stalick David Lenderman Wakefield Bill Langenberg Ronnie Davis John Lenderman Galeville NY Power Bob Sifleet Jack Nix Carl Bogart Joe Boyle Dale Mateer Bob Gutai Frank Paulin Tom Kerr Dave Rounsaville Nordic Bob Hatschek Bob Gutal Art Collard Bob Huber Dale Mateer Wakefield Bob Sifleet Cliff Montplaisir Jack Minassian Denver CO Power Bill Lovins Don McGhee Bill Gieseking Nordic Gary Baughman George Batiuk Wakefield George Batiuk Ed Collins Taft CA Power Lloyd Decker Russ Backer Reid Simpson Lynn Decker Hulan Matthies Mike Achterberg Bruce Hannah Jr Doug Galbreath Ed Carroll Roger Simpson Nordic Jeff Livotto Gary Medley Jim Wilson Don Zink Lee Hines Val Sidlauskas Dennis Mihora Dick Myers Bob lsaacson Bill Xenakis Wakefield George Xenakis Jack Brown Dick Gildersleeve Phedon Tsiknopolous Tom Medley Bob White Val Sidlauskas Jim Quinn RC Proposal Descriptions Continued page 72 16 Intermediate contestants will fly man euvers 1 through thirteen 13seven minutes flight time See maneuver schedule 17 Expert contestants will fly maneuvers 1 through thirteen 13 plus self-selected freestyle maneuvers can completed three 3 minutes flight time cluding landing Total expert flight timeten minutes See maneuver schedule 18 Additional landing score will added auto-rotation landing Should score desired contestant must lift model off ten 10 foot altitude exe cute landing maneuver 19 Scale contestants will fly following maneuvers order a Fifteen 15 second stationary hover landing b Constant heading figure eight starting left land c 36Odegree fly-around starting left 76 Model Aviation Scale Contest Board Final Vote ContI II iii IV V VI VII VIII lX X XIResults 17Mufflers Require use muffler ducted fans elec-AAAANAAAAAAAbA iN C o tric motors exempted Gretz U19Qualification Flight/Contest Schedule Revised/rewrittenAAAAANAAAAAAbA 1 N s clarity Gretz U u20Flight Options Allow scoring non-listed flight func-AAAAANAAAAAAi OA 1 N -J tions up 20 points Gretz 18Scoring Revised/rewritten rules clarity GretzAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON 36FF Gas Scale Aircraft Eligibility Revised language conform A A A A A AIl ON rules Unified Scale Judging Meuser 34Aircraft Elieihilitv Revised language conform 0 0 0 o points MatherI1]tJ1I-.11I Ai lA ON 35Aircraft Eligibility Revised language conform withiiiiiiiiiiiT AhA ON] C ANAA AA AA AiQAiN AA1IiIII C 0 ~I~AAAAAAAAANAA1OA1N 7B also includes fuselage Learoyd --~ 28Alternate Rules Provide choice rules used MIAMA Club addition present rules MartinANAAAAAAAAAAbA 1 N 33Aircraft Eligibility Revised language conform rulesAAAAAAAAAAAAil ON Unified Scale Judging Meuser g* N~w~z 2Unofficial Flights Provide no-flight event foulingAAAAAAAAAAA Ail ON o by another contestant spectator etc Domina 0 ight Points Reduce max flight 90 secs ClemensAANAAAAAAAAAbA 1 N - d Five minutes flight time 20 Scale contestants will fly same equip ment static judged Should part aircraft damaged replaced portion aircraftwill re-judged 21 Scale contestants will present fol lowing materials helicopter static judging a Published three-view drawings b Pictures published otherwise pertaining color markings details better presentation better can judged 22 Scale entries will judged fol lowing maximum 25 points a Fuselage b Cockpit c Landing gear d Rotor systems e Craftsmanship f Finish markings 23 Scale winning points will sum best two flights plus static judging points 24 All maneuvers will judged 0-10 have additional K-factor multiplier indi cated 25 All models will have contestants AMA number affixed contestants discretion 26 Protests Protests will writing hand delivered event director CD immediately after flight contention protests will state specific infractionby made made signed dated protestor protests will settled using rules 27 Helipad Helipads will three feet diameter helipad will located fifteen feet ahead main pad wind third pad will located fifteen feet right main pad90 degrees wind HARLAN COPS IWO INDOOR POSITIONS recent mail ballot AMA Indoor Team Selection Committee has resulted Ray Harlan being named chairman committeeand also confirmation being manager US 1978 Indoor World Championships team Harlan Wayland MA takes over reins committee Bucky Servaites written committee voting should receive Most Im proved Flier Award 1977-78 team se lection program running award Richard Doig Dan Domina Bill Hulbert Richard Whitten Ron Williams MANEUVERS Group OneNoviceK-Factor 15 1 Lift offiS second hoverland 2 Lift offhover forward 15 feet-land 3 Lift offhover backward 15 feetland 4 Lift offhover right 15 feetland 5 Lift offhover left 15 feetland 6 Lift offhover constant heading figure eight starting leftland Group TwoIntermediateK-Factor 15 7 Lift offclimb 45 degrees 25 feet 8 One hundred foot straight flight 9 Procedure turnaway specta tors ninety degree left turn followed 27 degree right turn 10 Return flight same path No 8 11 Figure eight away spectators 12 Landing 13 Lift offstarting left fly 360 degree flyaround land fly-around 100 foot circle Group ThreeExpert Freestyle K-Factor 15 360 degree hovertail 25 360 degree hovernose 15 360 degree hovertail 45 degree low 25 Stationary hoverpilot circles 360 de grees around helicopter 15 Hover 50 feetturn 180 degreeshover back 25 Top Hat Fly 20 feet forwardclimb 20 January1978 77 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD z FINAL VOTE FOR 1978-79 COMPETITION RULESU - lt Acceptable-.~o- Acceptable~ ofVote y IIIIIIIVVVIVII VIIIIXXXI 52ACham pionship Points Individual J r/Sr/Op Championships scoring FF events exclude flyoff flightsAAAAAAA AAAA9A ON FF Category Championships count flyoff flights ecessary determining event winner Matsuno 3Optical Aids Allow/recommend use binoculars con-AAAAAAA AAAA9A ON sent flier timer Moore rnithoPter Definition Revision eliminate/diminishAAAAAAA AAAA9A ON C V 41111 IIdACI III events presently Cat l/IIand no site restrictionsAAA AA AA7 Boyle111 I I A8AONI 2Engine Run Timing Define engine cut-off instant lastAAAAAAAAA V rule book Norcross* 4Class D New class models engines 401 toAAA AANAAAAA8A 1 N 650 cu Isaacks NjN 42Exhaust Extensions Prohibit exhaust extensions PardueAAAN- ANAANAA6A 3N 37Unlimited Rubber Rename Mulvihill BennettAAA AAAAAAA9 AON 24Indoor Rubber Unofficial Flight Instead current unofficialAAA AANAA6A 3N flight rules substitute 1975 FAI rules Vallee 38/39CIndoor Novice Pennyplane Specifications Limit mono planes Meuser ** 38/39Elndoor Pennyplane Entry Limitation contest allow flier compete Pennyplane Novice Pennyplane both FFCB Chmn ** 27Outdoor Helicopter Class III Increase displacement limit toAA AAAAAAAA9A ON 36 cu G LeeI J 28Outdoor Helicopter Tasks Add fourth task Hovering20 PtsAAA AAAAAAAA9A ON max G Lee Notes Proposals passing Final Vote margin two-thirds among voting nearest whole number become new AMA com petition rules effective January 1 1978 blank box means no vote cast vote surrounded parentheses cast after deadline considered results *Means additional description provided elsewhere **To re-voted RC Proposal Descriptions Cont feet doing 360 degree turnfly forward 20 feetdescend doing 360 degree turn fly forward 20 feet 15 Chandel Climbing 180 degree direction change 20 Constant heading loop entering bottom50 feet diameter 20 Constant heading loop entering top 50 feet diameter 30 Vertical eight Ascending constant head ing loop followed descending con stant loopSO feet diameter segments 35 Loop 35 Roll 10 Stall turn 15 Stall turn 360 degree turn descend ing 35 Auto rotation landing 15 Landing maneuver must start least ten foot altitude separate auto-rotation landing must part freestyle selection 26aQuarter Midget Pylon Acceptable En gines Zink New definition engine shall complete unit ready run needing ly prop fuel starting voltage excluding glow plug exhaust extension gaskets head bolts crankcase bolts drive washer prop washer prop nut excluded parts subject rules regarding production availability 26bQuarter Midget Pylon Quantity Zink New definition least 1000 engines RC carburetors shall available through normal retail channels throughout United States FF Model Year Awards Anthony J Italiano chairman 1978 10 Models Year Selection Committee National Free Flight Society requests nominations outstanding models sent him quickly possible Nomina tions wanted following cate gories FAI Power Wakefield Nordic Out door Rubber Small AMA Power Large AMA Power Indoor/Outdoor HL Glider Speci alty Send nominations Anthony Itali ano 1655 Revere Dr Brookfield WI 53005 FREE FLIGHT PRO POSAL DESCRIPTiONS 29AOrnithopter Definition Meuser Substitute following 56 An ornithop ter model derives its propulsion solely flapping its wings parts thereof part wing fixed projected area flapping part shall less fixed part fixed parts must extend ahead leading edge behind trailing edge flapping parts model has wing restric tions apply independently wing wings shall substantially identical size shape relative areas fixed flapping parts excursion flapping parts projected area flapping part de termined position midway between its ex treme positions Horizontal stabilizing sur faces must extreme front rear model total projected area such surfaces shall exceed 50% toCon tinued next page 78 Model Aviation