COM PETITIQ14j NE WSLETTEWW ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW NATIONAL COILTEST INFORMATION written entry forms slated distributed about end May Initially entry forms distributed sent requests AMA HQ also entrants last two Nats Any else might thinking entering 1978 National Contest Lake Charles LA July 30-August 6 should immediately write AMA HQ request entry form deadline advance entry postmark date July 3 expecting enter con test site instead advance mail en try form its accompanying information vital complying scheduling require ments entering contest turning Scale models processing models RC transmit ters etc Much information about 1978 Nats al ready has printed various issues Model Aviation Some details concern ing Radio Control events late develop ing however new 1978 formation follows RC Helicopters events Novice Intermediate Ex pert Scale per page 50 1978-79 RC AEROBATICS TEAM PROGRAM Questions Answered Previous team members Dave Brown Mark Radcliff Rhett Miller Ill though automatically qualified team finals Masters Tournament NOT dropped contest standings qualifying purpos es current Team Selection Program counted Masters classen trants determines number can qualify contest irrespective place position previous team mem ber top third placers can qual ify Example 10 Masters entrants first place won previous team member second third fourth place entrants may qualify team finals Previous team members have pay $10 program entry fee must pay team finals entry fee $1 50 Canadians other foreign nationals counted qualification purposes program Example 10 Masters en trants Canadian places first contest has nine entrants program qualification purposes nine en trants three can qualifywhich exam ple would place second third fourth As previously reported program entrant NOT dropped standings qual AMA rule book Also special awards will provided best scratch-built helicopters Novice Intermediate Expert events Scale helicopters will judged site dur ing event prior flying Helicopter events will flown Monday Tuesday July 31 August 1 LARKS Club Field near Sulphur LA first year RC Helicopters official part National Contest RC Pattern Qualification four classes will fly si multaneously intermixed four flight lines class will use special qualifying pattern time limit including engine starts seven minutes Only rounds comple ted flight lines will counted scoring Only attempt permitted per round top 10 qualifiers class will advance Finals Upwind direc tion will determined Flight Line Controller Novice Qualifying Pattern 1 Takeoff up wind 2 Stall Turn upwind 3 Single Immel man upwind 4 Three Inside Loops upwind 5 Straight Inverted Flight downwind 6 ifications purposes qualifies team finals Masters Tournament either contests has entered prior qualifying entered after qualifying others may move up qualification purposes due someone else having qualified Team Selection Program Program Summary AMA members Masters class $5 FAI Stamp may try out three slots US Team 1979 RC Aerobatics World Championships wishing enter program must reg ister AMA HQ pay $10 program entry fee checks payable Academy Model Aeronautics noted entry RC Aerobatics Team Program must done advance entering contests quali fication purposes order allow time transmittal qualification forms entered program may qualify participation Masters Tournament team members will selected finishing top one-third rounded up next highest whole number Mas ters class event must have least five entrants making official flight AMA sanctioned meet held April 29 1978 through December 31 1978 Pre-regis tration Masters Tournament re quired have qualified 45 days advance date place Masters Tournament have yet established accompanied $150 entry fee RULE BOOK ERROR- CL COMBAT first sentence 3393 page 35 1978-79 rule book words line tangle should have deleted accord ance proposal CL-78-36 ac cepted regret error occurred request make correction new rule book--Ron McNally Chairman Con trol Line Contest Board Outside Loop upwind 7 Three Horizontal Rolls downwind 8 Landing upwind Advanced Qualifying Pattern 1 Takeoff upwind 2 Double Stall Turn upwind 3 FourPoint Roll downwind4 ThreeOutside Loops upwind 5 Slow Roll downwind Three side Loops upwind7 Three Horizontal Rolls downwind- 8 Landing upwind Expert Qualifying Pattern 1 Takeoff up wind K10 2 Figure M Half Rolls up wind K15 3 Cuban Eight downwind K 10 4 Double Immelman upwind K10 S Slow Roll downwind K15 6 Three Out side Loops upwind K15 7 Eight-Point Roll downwind K15 8 Top Hat upwind K15 9 Landing upwind K 15 10 5 Master Qualifying Pattern 1 Takeoff up wind K1 ree Reverse Outside Loops upwind K3 3 Reverse Double Immelman downwind K2 4 Top Hat upwind K3 5 Four-Point Roll downwind K4 6 Fig ure M 1/4 Rolls upwind K5 Cuban Eight downwind K2 8 Three-Turn Spin upwind K29 Landing upwind K1 Pattern Finals four classes will fly si multaneously intermixed four flight lines Novice Advanced Expert classes will use respective AMA patterns rules Masters class finals shall consist 14 maneuvers chosen contestant complete list B Flyoff new FAI maneuvers including takeoff landing give maximum total score 450 points Only Figure M may included ma neuvers must executed during unin terrupted flight order listed time model passes front judges maneuver must executed ex cept after takeoff landing case pass may made withouta maneuver being performed competitor may make tempt maneuver during flight Starting time classes shall two 2 minutes contest rules shall Section 37 RC Pattern 1978-79 AMA rule book unless noted otherwise Only rounds completed flight lines will counted Only attempt permitted per round Pylon Racing Formula Quarter Midget aircraft will checked conformity 1978-79 August1978 69 WASHINGTON DC 20005 Nats Info Continued rule book specifications given special NMPRA-type safety inspection during proces sing Pylon aircraft will processed dur ing same time period transmitter pro cessing event schedule entry form Contestants must remain aircraft until processing completed Quarter Midget rules contained 1978-79 AMA rule book will govern event /4-in wide slot will required ex haust extractors Reworked props will per mitted two-mile QM race course will used Heat racing will conducted deter winners event scoring method will accordance AMA rules pertaining Operation Race Scor ing Fl Event Takeoff procedure will determined draw round Hard hats required pilot caller will furnished K&B 500 fuel will furnished As flights possible per contestant will scheduled within total time allotment QM equal opportunity pilots Formula Two days 12 hours qualifi cation rounds will conducted determine best 28 contestants finals fi nalists will determined fastest times posted during qualification rounds Ties 28th place will broken next best time during qualifying minimum five rounds qualifying will conducted weath er permitting Additional qualification rounds will conducted possible within allo cated time event names 28 finalists will posted flight line Friday No seven contestants will permitted frequency finals Contestants will required change fre quency condition occurs will de termined best time Alternate transmitters receivers must processed during regis tration contestants cannot meet re quirements alternates will selected qualifying rounds Handicap judging will conducted 3 pm August 4 designated area will posted ranking system through four will used scale judging will determined event director Em phasis will placed scale fidelity work manship appearance No special consid eration will given black panel lines Threeviews will required Seven rounds heat racing will con ducted during finals determine win ners scoring method will accordance AMA rules pertaining Operation Race Scoring Fl Event Soaring will four competition classes Standard rudder-elevator 100 span less Modified Standard 100 span less number controls Unlimited over 100 span number controls 2-Meter over 7875 wingspan contestant can enter basic class task selected Task IlDuration duration time 7 minutes landing option selected Op tion D Task IlDuration page52 197879 AMA rule book total number entrants may lim ited per frequency late entries will allowed sign frequencies al ready filled Contestants will required fly qualifying round prior actual competi tion 70 Model Aviation NATIONAL CONTEST UNOFFICIAL EVENTS addition 60 official competition events National Contest recent years 65 1978 usually number unofficial events held cooper ation just outside Nats manage ment direction prizes fur nished sponsors Although CN put out call June issue interest ed holding unofficial events supply us details go press CN specific information about four such events follows Control Line AA Stunt Under sponsor ship Cox Hobbies Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Assn PAMPA will run event three AMA age classes Junior Senior Open event probably will flown dur ing afternoon evening Tuesday and/or Wednesday August 1 and/or 2 same rules used last several years will apply same AMA Precision Aerobatics rules except 051 cu maximum engine displacement no builder-ofmodel requirement may ready-to-fly builtup kit completely scratch-built no ap pearance points numbers permis sible AMA maneuver schedule tempt rules apply 008 minimum diameter lines 5-lb pull test details check PAMPA table Nats Control Line Mouse Race Class II Greater Houston CL Modelers Association sponsoring event will run accor ding AMA 1978-79 rules Tuesday Au gust 1 Indoor Manhattan Cabin Under sponsor ship Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Assn event will flown Nats Indoor CONTEST COORDINATORS PaaI L Pe,ney 8 Charlotte 0, A,dover MA 01810 Ii R Sabrina 87-26 88th St Woodhayce Oeena NY 11421 AC Bryan Sartler 29 Waldorf Fl Schenectady NY 12307 RC Fred Blackbar,8 Bloc Spaca In. Coemack NY 11725 Ill Ken Rebe, RD 1 Naeaeh PA 18064 EmlI M Weisenbach 4568W 146th St. Oaseland OH 44135 West AC J Slate 809 Forest Rosa Ace. Lancaster OH 43130 West IV Warren Sanders Jr. 9735 52nd Aye. Colirfe PE MO 20741 AC J Lawrence 12538 Woodstovk Dr Uppe Marlboro MD 20870 V Ban Oeseland 708 coont, crab Tallahorra TN 37388 ACaw 1 OaosJr. 1813S Lalreshore Dr. 8rnrrrghrnAL35216 AC Charlene Fel818 Main 5 SW Nnc Elliogron 5C29809 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Strack RFD 2 Hanrbog Old Lyryre cT 06371 ii Carrol AlIen 2 Aricona Pt Hontingon Sta NY 11746 Ill Rady Klciber 2021 Lakeland Ave. Lakeoaood OH 44107 IV J0 Bayta Jr. 219 Shenandoah Rd. Hanpson VA 23361 V Bonep Jenkins 3112 F Raines Rd. Menryhis TN 38118 VI Chris Matsano 10132 Doaqlass C, Sr Any M063074 VII Phil Klintesorth Jr 315 Ratgers Rd. Rochesrer MI 48063 VIII Mark Valerian 2302 Fomeran Or. Hoostoy TX 77055 IX Position nacant present X Joe Noroross 4836W 123rd St Hasthone CA 90250 XI Ernie Line 16S58 121st Ave SE Renton WA 98055 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I George Higgins PG Boo 482 North Penbrokr MA 02358 II Bill Boss 77-06 289th St Nees Hyde Perk NY 11040 III Laird Javkmn 523 Meadoesbrook St Danids PA 19087 IV Ran MeFdaIIy8118 Barda As. Springfield VA 22152 Mr Dane Henrstraaght PO Boo 171 Mooch Corner SC 29461 VI Bob BareS 133 Rocklord Apt 12 Forest Park IL 80130 VII James Sinton 4941 Wisconsin Aoe. N Nm Hope MN 55428 VIII Charles Anaston3730 Kiestorest Dallas TX 75233 IX Michael TalInran 3014 Enchange Wichita KS 67217 X Pens Brand 3188 Maria Ave. Redondo Beach CA 90277 XI Dan Rsthertord 4705 237th Fl. SF Bothell WA 98011 site Burton Coliseum Monday July 31 2 pm 9 pm concurrent Scale events Register event site Planes will processed before flying per fol lowing MIAMA rules Airframe weight less rubber 4 grams minimum Overall length 20 maximum measured front prop bear ing Fuselage Must support enclose single rubber motor no motor sticks b Must include exceed box 2 x 4 x 2 c Must have windshield 2 sq mini mum area windows side 1 sq minimum areacovered cellophane similar material Prop Solid wood direct drive fixed pitch Wing Unbraced monoplane 4 chord 20 maximum span pro jected Stab 8 maximum span projected 3 maimum chord Landing Gear Ri gid fixed least two wheels 1 minimum diameter must able support plane Flying flights ROGunlimited attempts record five flightsflights less 20 seconds attemptsbest flight counts Covering Except windshield windows paper covering required no film microlite condenser paper okay Free Flight Cargo Sooner Free Flight Society planning sponsor run event accordance regular AMA rules see page 9 1978-79 rule book planned Friday August 4 3 pm until dark Other Unofficial Events Although no spe cific information available press time would indeed seem strange National Free Flight Society does organize co ordinate two unofficial events has done past Typically NFFS has presented FF Rubber Speed recently FF Night Flying have also heard talk no specific information about unofficial events RC Sport Biplanes RC Seaplanes CL Combat CL Old-Timer Stunt frequently VI JinThaoerson 1317 EileeoCollinsoilla 1L62234 AC Ralph Whita Jr. A 1 Boo 324 Neoga IL 62447 VII John Eoern 421 Walnat La. Apple Valley MN 56124 West Wesley Slack 1213 Wall St Port Horon Ml 48060 lEast VIII John Deaton 605 Cvemcrrre St. Fort Worth TX 76102 AC Larry Stanfirld 205 Qoarl Creek Croesley TX 76038 IX 811 Birda 411 Barker Boilding Orrraha NE 68102 AC Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arnada CO 80005 X Myrtle Coad Boo 19 oeser Lake CA 95457 INorthI Lee Polarrsky 258 Iris Aye. Golera CA 93017 ISoothl Xl Don Dodd 3406 Belvidere Aye. SW Sealtle WA 98126 AC Don Millyr 24715 SverrnitLandshorg Rayevydale WA 98051 AC Pylon & Soarrog AC Parrero vd other AC Ac Svarroq AC Pattern Pylvo other AC RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARD ko lazy 483 Fske Sr. Holtrttoo MA 01746 II Joe Frivod 62 Joysart Tert Freehold NJ 07728 Ill Dave Bor 8534 Hoddleslray Cioviorrati OH 45238 IV Frrf V Grey0 12709 Rivhrvond St. Chester VA 23831 V l3hvrr Miller Sr 3039 Lakvtrrore Dr. Tallahassee FL 32303 VI Bob Uvrloravovd 4109 Coovord Oaks Dr St lOvis MG 83128 VII Peter Waters 31219 Kerdall Uvovia Ml 48154 VIII David Hyde 2026 Ovorsanars Lv Oarlard TX 75042 IX Loren Trcrjrllas 3003 S Everort Wichita KS 67217 X bill Northrop Jr 821 W 19th St Costa Mesa CA 92627 Xl Ralph Brookr 3431 5 194th Seatrle WA 98188 SCALE CONTEST BOARD I Richard Sherman 408 River Rd Temsksbaey MA 01876 II Robert Clemens 95 Shorresay Rochetter NY 14612 III Edesard Wisser 1521 Sateemit St. MyKeesport PA 15130 IV Bob Karlsson 2643 Marsh Rd Wileringtoe 06 19810 V Daeid Plart 8940 NW 15th Ft Laoderdale FL 33313 VI Frank Bratty 2808 Pontoon Rd Granir City IL 62040 VII Claada MoColloogh Baa 40 Mantecansa IA 50171 VIII Johnrry Casbare Boo 8039 Ft Worth TX 76112 IX Dean Copalatmd lBllSresard StOmaha NE 68114 X Prank Capan 251 Catnino da las Plores Encininas CA 92024 Xl Earle Moorhead 2758 Vices Fl S. Salem OR 97302 DIRECTORY Bald Pace Balarn Indicates Chairman af Contest Board CONTEST BOAAD COORDINATOAr Don Lisdley 420 Tapale Naparnilla IL 80640 are FF RC Old-Timer unofficial events possibility Nats unofficial event no specific informa tion provided two things can suggest 1 going Nats anyway have room take along model might fit unofficial event 2 write AMA HQ inquire new information known state events interest article writ ten near end May time distributed should subscribers hands approximately July 1 thinking about organizing unofficial events may have finalized plans ANOThER IDEA TO SUPPORT US TEAMS CN section last months issue described two efforts help financially sup port US 1978 World Championships Teams special embroidered CL patch special embroidered Scale patch Income items over costs helps minimize out-ofpocket costs team members An allocation AMA dues pays over-ocean transporta tion World Champs entry fees team members need pay own state-side tra vel costs respective team selection pro gram fees sufficient job Two other itemsare availablepurchase will produce income 1978 CL World Championships Teams decal shown full sizemade lacquer base available either black gold price $100 SOc goes team fund Available either Walter B Perkins 1100 SE 28th St Ocala FL 32670 Dr Laird Jackson 523 Meadowbrook Circle St Davids PA 19087 1978 UNITED STATES WOODVALEI other new item T-shirts like decal arranged Walt Perkins may also ordered either Perkins Jackson Tshirts have same design decal black light blue Hanes first quality cotton T-shirtin mens small medi um large extra large sizes Price $500 $100 going team fund NATIONAL AMA RECORDS AS OF 6/2/18 Indoor AMA Ceiling Cat ROG Stick Paper Stick HLStick ROG Cabin Autogiro Helicopter Ornithopter HL Glider FAI Stick Pen ny p Ia n e Nov Pennyplane Junior 5042 7382 9240 4324 0462 2226 1024 9240 7382 6388 Indoor AMA Ceiling Cat II ROG Stick Paper Stick HL Stick ROG Cabin Autogiro Helicopter Ornithopter HL Glider FAI Stick Pennyplane Nov Pennyplane Junior 5296 15132 18212 1141 8 0550 6208 0300 2104 18210 10 058 8120 Indoor AMA Ceiling Cat Ill ROG Stick Paper Stick HLStick ROG Cabin Autogi ro Helicopter Ornithopter HL Glider FAI Stick Pennyplane Nov Pennyplane Junior 9172 13524 27120 12290 0500 1428 2072 27120 10086 9478 Senior 12 144 14 376 22 56 1 7100 2174 4320 1136 22 561 8580 4220 Senior 11090 19 342 29310 15 422 5202 4478 1302 2326 29310 10 038 Senior 15514 20098 35 540 19 474 6082 3280 2134 35540 13 122 Open 12 100 16008 22216 17 494 4190 10 360 0252 1196 23480 9254 6367 Open 15532 24 160 35084 25198 6328 7318 5152 2228 32400 13 420 10140 Open 21520 27300 50420 30284 8270 8110 1344 2586 42060 15244 11092 Indoor FAI Ceiling Categories ages comb IIIllIV 22470234803240042060 Control Line Endurance /2A Speed Speed B Speed C Speed D Speed Form 40 Jet Speed B Proto Speed B Prof Proto AA Prof Proto FAI Speed NC Class NC Class II NC Profile Junior Senior Open 2:18341 4159 10:0325 10806 14429 16863 16477 n/a 15378 18549 12011 9465 12967 21477 12430 18083 20037 n/a n/a19772 1487016181 2049321118 Junior 74859251 1496314404 33485 25738 2349 Outdoor Free Flight JuniorSenior Elec Power FAI Power736018530 Wakefield1639018030 Coupe dHiver1154010000 HLGlider1056012060 AMA A-iTowline2l09031000 FAI A-i Towline1530 A-2 Towline2400044580 Payload63905420 Cargo5597oz Category Records AA Gas 1AA Gas ROW Gas Gas ROW B Gas B Gas ROW C Gas C Gas ROW o Gas o Gas ROW Rocket Unlim Ribber Unlim Rub ROW Autogiro Ornithopter Helicopter %A Gas AA Gas ROW Gas Gas ROW B Gas B Gas ROW C Gas C Gas ROW o Gas o Gas ROW Rocket Unhim Rubber Unlim Rub ROW Autogiro Ornithopter Helicopter Junior 31090 10200 25000 7530 15270 20000 5530 23280 4460 2360 13240 Senior 31410 12490 47020 11400 26520 8080 12 000 19 550 1220 1350 7160 Category II Records Junior Senior 1601012590 45307520 2145016470 43506540 1136015000 12907270 7170 62 130 3210 2380 6110 5490 26470 3490 0230 6570 Category Ill Records 1AA Gas AA Gas ROW Gas Gas ROW B Gas B Gas ROW C Gas C Gas ROW 0 Gas O Gas ROW Rocket Unlim Rubber Unlim Rub ROW Autogiro Orn ithopter Helicopter Junior 5040 5270 1250 Senior Dont forget embroidered multi-colored patches described last month benefit respective team funds FAI 1978 Control Line patches $100 may ob tained either AMA HQ Dr Laird Jackson address above FAI 1978 Scale patches $150 three $400 may obtained either AMA HQ Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 NATS ENTRY FORM ERROR INDOOR PENNYPLANE Page 4 instructions says Easy B Pennyplane must use paper covering no external bracing structures permitted fuselage motor stick/boom must solid wood built up Thats right Easy B Pennyplane Pennyplane Nats will flown standard AMA rules no restrictions covering brac ing fuselage motor stick/boom construc tion August1978 71 Open 8000 50530 39460 20 190 20000 28250 23080 53460 39000 82oz Open 37250 11140 52120 13 440 74500 12 035 23220 17 31 0 68 540 10570 5210 14 570 Open 18 000 9590 30000 7490 30 000 6270 35580 24000 10 430 66190 9000 4040 8000 Open 9090 6000 2340 X SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX 0 Competition News will present time time constructive thought-provoking ideas orsuitable method perhaps drawing names w 4criticisms AMA rules policies affect competitors issue has two sides CNa hat amount time spent Owill endeavor print viewpoints have submittedwithin limits availablecontestant shall fair consistent cn space uniqueness constructiveness timeliness good taste Determination appropri-should exceed four hours Anyone ref us Xateness publication of theae matters must necessity rest solely publisher O ghts presented author should necessarily construed asing work processing other a0 AMA HO AMA officers publisher should note publication avalid reason will lose eligibility fly 4rules-change policy-change idea does necessarily mean specific proposal has beenthe finalsw opresented Contest Board Executive Council appropriate committee such action est 10 one-hour rounds shall be0 responsibility author anyone else interested obtaining official actionflown event 1 6-7 am 2 7-8 am X3 8-9 am 4 9-10 am 5 10-11 am 16cis 11-12 am 7 1-2 pm 8 2-3 pm 9 3-4 pm a10 4-5 pm 530 pmFlyoff Eaeh contes--g TREAT 10015 have prohibitively time consumingtant must make flight first attempt dur 2Team Selection Contests team Se-ing first 20 minutes round WITH RESPECTBob Hisey lection contests have presenting theflight attempt second attempt can type conditions experiencedbe made during remaining time 20 o World Championships Team Fl minute period during other 10 minute great sport often hear ofnals 33 contestants fly relaxed at- period remaining time round w things should aware operate ourmosphere World Championships less 10 minutes0 xequipment safely would like make youthere 90 contestants ex-All timing retrieval will done X o aware something now some care posed confusion distractionsand usu- contestants flying day 0 should taken During recent evening stintally have 20 minutes make flight mmended Schedule 0 4in workshop cutting piece ofdue team obligationsFirst day Wakefield Timers Nordic Re-g w O music wire motor tool cut-off disc Certainly larger number contestants trievers Power o disintegrated happens quite of- Team Finals would beduplicative World Second day Nordic Timers Power Re- n say Big deal what Championships conditions would trievers Wakefield O time different piece lodged also help increase participation program Third day Power Timers Nordic & Wake- 0 field Retrievers Nordic & Wakefield -U a upper lip just below nose stuck 3 Formal Training team selec- days contestant timing re- W 4 O just like arrow Needless say pulled tion finished little preparing trieving will obligated best oout wiped f bloodteams World Championships other possible job Refusal will result x thinking about what ifsthan arrange travel lodging etc Manylosing eligibility compete Finals Oand got little shakey What didnt wearteams particularly Communist Bloc spendMulti-event contestants will exempt glasses tempered what hadconsiderable time World Champion-days fly should volunteer other w 4hit eye would probably writingships result teams pre-duties perhaps extra time processingo Othis article eye red compete consistent high l weight etc need checkedX motor tool wonderful sometimespa X wonder anybody can build model with- speaks type preparation round Spot checking weight etc t However isa tool toy Formal training must initiated expect will done during contest winning 0 have winning teams again models shall checked promptly after 0. should therefore treated respect 4The point dont have pair safetylast roundW Cd glasses should get some much PROPOSAL contestant may may retrieve x both eyes worth This proposal team selection program own model discretion However oReprinted Weak Signal newsletterattempts provide program allow have retrieval duty shall organize of Weak Signals RC Club Toledo OH participants compete equal basis selves such manner able recov 0 4Editor Randy Peebleswithout excessive travel expense yet er models return flight licate World Championships conditionsline short time possibleo Also Finals format will solve contest man-X agement manpower problems provide After team has selec-c PROPOSED adequate equal retrieval models forted following training format shall fol- 0 contestantowed UIflhITThere will single Finals held aFinals date end year team mem- W Trasm O FREE ruwn ILIUU site determined vote eligible finalists bers shall actively correspond exchange ideas x sites submitted screened equipment etc Team managers selected DDAAD5 team selection committee t week January First team meeting o LLLIFIWR rrnuuuiM-Saturday through Wednesday team Sifleet Contestants eligible Finals past managers shall assemble suitable loca OGlen Rock PA team members events theytion five days flying three four 0 team member participants whoevenings critique discussion X proposal approaches problems eligible competed both Xmeeting team member will obligatedCO Othat past present programs have andof previous two Finalsto up-date existing models necessary solve such manner fu- Qualifying eligible per build least new model before g 0 4 ture USA FF Teams will better prepared 0to compete World Championships Aabove can qualify AMA sanctioned next meetingo contest Qualifying Trials time qualify-Second team meetingfive nine daysx summary problems relating past pre-ing fee $2500 Qualifying Times Nordic andThe second team meeting shall held Xsent problemsWakefield 17 mm 1020 sec Power 19site other first sometime late May0 0 1 Declining Interest Few participantsmm 1140 secor early June team managers shall 0. - 4have happy programs over ls Entry Fee $5000/event what-participate concentrated flying critiquew Olast 15 years Since 90-plus participantsever required support team travelto prepare World Championships0 out 250-plus program allowed member must attend train-X Xparticipate Team Finals remaining ls Staff staff shall local mod-ing meetings lose place teamCO 00 160 eventually become disinterested becauseelers others willing serve 1 Con-Funds travel lodging training athey seldom have chance participate intest Director three 3 Event Directors andsessions will come Team SelectionU -w athe Team Finalssix 6 Scorekeepers etc timingFinals entry fees shall adjusted accord- o programs expensive par- processing will done contestantsinglyx ticipanta must fly Qualifying Trialsunder direction Contest Director nd team manager strictly owhich ritual rather true test ofand Event Directorspurpose being team air-picker shall0 performance later same year attend essing Processing voucher duringalso attend training sessions work 4a Semi-Finals participantsthe two days preceding contest sche-with team developing flying procedureW 0means considerable travel followingdule Models checked weighed andand confidence him World Chain-0 year attend Team Finals expen-stamped Rubber motors weighed in-pionships will have power finalX Xsly financially notpounded Towlines measured impoundedgo no go flight Remember 0have three weeks vacation annual-Personnel processing will obtainedNorth Korean air-picker expertise resulted aly have family obligations programs list contestants CD using team winning medals 4w 0 SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX X 72 Model Aviation X SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX c 00 EUEPTDUPThe equipment resulting first itera- really needed help invitation LLLUIEIEV tion might well improvement Current join us As another plane lost o commercial systems go 30-second NEEDLESSLYx CONTEST RULESKen Banksthe casenaive newcomers awayl has said motor runs doubt would continue beTwo things learned Dont chase X 0 ely first flight worlds second ds little like what happenedAnd keep eyes open random a4electric motorglider followed closely byto Free Flight Power TheRCers near fieldw othe worlds first electric motorgilder contestproblem severe engine-pow-Reprinted Aeronur Flyer news-0 now contest activity clearly picking upered models because weight penaltyletter Chula Vista CA Model & RCX XTo have contest must have rulesand es-for carrying additional energy batteriesClub tablishing satisfactory rules never easy Ruleswhile essentially case engine-0 O a-are important making contestpowered models fuel light gets expend-- fair enjoyable also influ-ad Nevertheless common principle isPATTERNW 0 ence aircraft design equipment develop- restricting motor run times does limit RC CLASSES excellent properties RC energy input glider electric R L Hulse cn O glider competition sailpianes case true up point in- 0 suitable competition also very ternal resistence batteries becomes Logic 1 science correct reasoning od sport flying means thedominant factor happens is2 correct reasoning 3 what expected byw Osport flier has wide selection well-devel-substantial energy dissipated battery asthe working cause effect0 oped designs manufacturer has aheat excessive heat bad battery life ge Albright few years ago proposedX Xwide market competition designs also resolution difficulty willa logical workable system steppingC# 00 makes glider contests well-attendednot rules derived first principles butstone classes Novice Masters Few a- ling activities equallydiscovered through experimentation con-can deny logical progression diffi--g 4 blessed Consider Free Flight Power ex- tests have couple suggestions first culty class next Seldom W 0 ample too people recreation permit entry climb same anything perfect last years system x x are attracted idea model airplane altitude motor shut-off time logical workable Owhich climbs vertically under power athere altitude would measured byNow comes 1978 Abandonment logic 0 a-high-RPM expensive very noisy engine allsome sort triangulation either wide-basedThere little correlation difficulty 4of perhaps six seconds glides forgate optical rangefinder lone acontestant graduates Advanced W Oduration enthusiastic competitors abaseline few feet should adequate butclass new Expert/Masters class 0 x demanding presumably rewarding disci- dont know buy reason- good question seems opuns devotion technical detail veryable price should possible home-buildconcerned keeping up complying high does attract large numbers ofone fixed altitude rule gives rela-with FAI rulings well a-w people old-timer movement goodtively little impetus power system develop-being desires AMA members opert reaction problem However isment although would benefit ngly suspect acceptance theo Cworth remembering old-timers whicha good total energy/weight rationew changes good few thatX xmany feel fun fly developed ler idea retain present rulescompete international events rather O under rules greatly different cur- simply permit charging between rounds vast majority participate local 0 a-rent Free Flight Power rules current air-three rounds run round might beregional contests Let us lose sight -g 4craft design engine specific output thetwo-minute precision airplane would pre-fact AMA supported mem- W last consequence using displacement tosumably impounded might also bet-bers primarily USA0 ClX define classes rules compensating ter time duration motor The AMA should put its thought Oby requiring shorter shorter engine runsstops would give maximum freedom toand action good benefit development part beneficialpower system design object being tothe majority its members Has AMA aas much learned about model aircraftconvert energy battery maxi-done relative new Expert/Master w Oaerodynamics structures con-mum altitude gain isjustwhatthesportpattern question logic0 CIsiderable period Free Flight competition wasflier wants too will probably still neces- est changes made basisX Xthe primary motivation developmentsary time motor run order dis-of minor changes pattern com Oof modern model airplane engine en-courage long low-power runs lookingpetition year change deemed0 a-tire field radio control owes much thisfor thermals bus am positive about thisnecessary see no reason wholesale -g 4background Nonetheless Free Flight Power nother suggestion see new FAIchanges recently demonstrated courseW 00 now major segment modelingElectric Motorglider rules March 1978this would require minor changes defi-x So important pay attention 50Model Aviation page 80nision Expert/Master now statCs Orules possible ultimate effects few years electric motorgliderad relative being same end identicalo current approach country elec-contests will continual learning processto FAI a-tric motorgliderW 4 contests substitute aIt important keep mind long- e am upset current rulings Otwo-minute motor run winch tow andterm effects rules develop itbecause am gifted coordination0 run normal sailplane events MB/Astrowill interesting timeand ability others believe thatX XFlight contest January event Reprinted TPG journal TorreyI others like have done injus-Cs Osix-minute max two-minute motorPines Gulls LaJolla CA Editor Al Doigsice suggest minor changes last years0 a-run part six minutes aircraft de-pattern Next year other minor changes-u 4velopment use oversized propsmay considered keep mind logicalW 00 csthis has become too easy eventu3iILtAprogression Novice Mastersx x ral inclination shorten flEL BIBi inted Contacts newsletter 0run time perhaps minute probthe Kansas City RC Association Editor C W 0 lam simply encourages runningReed Ill 4even larger props highercurrents An ,stiu KELP YOURSELFCN a- ---- e Hulses article written 005 7 x 35 prop will run 3-3% mm-STAY AWAKE PEOPLEIis thought last years FAI Pattern0 utes 8 x 4 good about two out awful lot RC sy-would applicable AMA Expert Mas-X Xminutes just matches current eventstems sold local hobby shop andters fliers 1978 subsequently RC Con-Cs 00 presumably pushing limits thedoubtless other stores during Christ-test Board decided last years FAI Pata-motor perhaps batteries terms ofmas season bought bytern would used Expert fliers origi-g 0 0longevity entirely possible prop asthe unwashed innocent Case pointnally voted Masters would use new W Csto drain its battery minute theMilton Ashby pretty Sierra hitABC FAI Pattern makes x motor might survive Furthermore crashed done fellow at- AMA competition rules readers should review oare motors could routinely handle suchtempting fly ARF-complete radiothe Contest Board Procedures printed in0 currents given demand can ax-system brand new doing downthe April 1978 issue starting page 74 Any a4pected appear RC marketat pricethe road bit field having IN-AMA member may submit rules-change pro-w 0The batteries proper cooling will evenCREDIBLY shooed away fieldposal although certain endorsement 0 last reasonably long problem suchby someone must have thinkingrequirements Contest Board mem- X Xa system will get sailplane just high invery clearlybert eventually accept deny such pro- Cs 0 0one minute 05 will get two s out fellow shooee theposals appointed elected AMA repre a-probably higher So task still too easyshooerl acting befuddled innocencesentativesthe district vice-presidents 0 0 Cs SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX X August1978 73
Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/08
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 71, 72, 73
COM PETITIQ14j NE WSLETTEWW ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW NATIONAL COILTEST INFORMATION written entry forms slated distributed about end May Initially entry forms distributed sent requests AMA HQ also entrants last two Nats Any else might thinking entering 1978 National Contest Lake Charles LA July 30-August 6 should immediately write AMA HQ request entry form deadline advance entry postmark date July 3 expecting enter con test site instead advance mail en try form its accompanying information vital complying scheduling require ments entering contest turning Scale models processing models RC transmit ters etc Much information about 1978 Nats al ready has printed various issues Model Aviation Some details concern ing Radio Control events late develop ing however new 1978 formation follows RC Helicopters events Novice Intermediate Ex pert Scale per page 50 1978-79 RC AEROBATICS TEAM PROGRAM Questions Answered Previous team members Dave Brown Mark Radcliff Rhett Miller Ill though automatically qualified team finals Masters Tournament NOT dropped contest standings qualifying purpos es current Team Selection Program counted Masters classen trants determines number can qualify contest irrespective place position previous team mem ber top third placers can qual ify Example 10 Masters entrants first place won previous team member second third fourth place entrants may qualify team finals Previous team members have pay $10 program entry fee must pay team finals entry fee $1 50 Canadians other foreign nationals counted qualification purposes program Example 10 Masters en trants Canadian places first contest has nine entrants program qualification purposes nine en trants three can qualifywhich exam ple would place second third fourth As previously reported program entrant NOT dropped standings qual AMA rule book Also special awards will provided best scratch-built helicopters Novice Intermediate Expert events Scale helicopters will judged site dur ing event prior flying Helicopter events will flown Monday Tuesday July 31 August 1 LARKS Club Field near Sulphur LA first year RC Helicopters official part National Contest RC Pattern Qualification four classes will fly si multaneously intermixed four flight lines class will use special qualifying pattern time limit including engine starts seven minutes Only rounds comple ted flight lines will counted scoring Only attempt permitted per round top 10 qualifiers class will advance Finals Upwind direc tion will determined Flight Line Controller Novice Qualifying Pattern 1 Takeoff up wind 2 Stall Turn upwind 3 Single Immel man upwind 4 Three Inside Loops upwind 5 Straight Inverted Flight downwind 6 ifications purposes qualifies team finals Masters Tournament either contests has entered prior qualifying entered after qualifying others may move up qualification purposes due someone else having qualified Team Selection Program Program Summary AMA members Masters class $5 FAI Stamp may try out three slots US Team 1979 RC Aerobatics World Championships wishing enter program must reg ister AMA HQ pay $10 program entry fee checks payable Academy Model Aeronautics noted entry RC Aerobatics Team Program must done advance entering contests quali fication purposes order allow time transmittal qualification forms entered program may qualify participation Masters Tournament team members will selected finishing top one-third rounded up next highest whole number Mas ters class event must have least five entrants making official flight AMA sanctioned meet held April 29 1978 through December 31 1978 Pre-regis tration Masters Tournament re quired have qualified 45 days advance date place Masters Tournament have yet established accompanied $150 entry fee RULE BOOK ERROR- CL COMBAT first sentence 3393 page 35 1978-79 rule book words line tangle should have deleted accord ance proposal CL-78-36 ac cepted regret error occurred request make correction new rule book--Ron McNally Chairman Con trol Line Contest Board Outside Loop upwind 7 Three Horizontal Rolls downwind 8 Landing upwind Advanced Qualifying Pattern 1 Takeoff upwind 2 Double Stall Turn upwind 3 FourPoint Roll downwind4 ThreeOutside Loops upwind 5 Slow Roll downwind Three side Loops upwind7 Three Horizontal Rolls downwind- 8 Landing upwind Expert Qualifying Pattern 1 Takeoff up wind K10 2 Figure M Half Rolls up wind K15 3 Cuban Eight downwind K 10 4 Double Immelman upwind K10 S Slow Roll downwind K15 6 Three Out side Loops upwind K15 7 Eight-Point Roll downwind K15 8 Top Hat upwind K15 9 Landing upwind K 15 10 5 Master Qualifying Pattern 1 Takeoff up wind K1 ree Reverse Outside Loops upwind K3 3 Reverse Double Immelman downwind K2 4 Top Hat upwind K3 5 Four-Point Roll downwind K4 6 Fig ure M 1/4 Rolls upwind K5 Cuban Eight downwind K2 8 Three-Turn Spin upwind K29 Landing upwind K1 Pattern Finals four classes will fly si multaneously intermixed four flight lines Novice Advanced Expert classes will use respective AMA patterns rules Masters class finals shall consist 14 maneuvers chosen contestant complete list B Flyoff new FAI maneuvers including takeoff landing give maximum total score 450 points Only Figure M may included ma neuvers must executed during unin terrupted flight order listed time model passes front judges maneuver must executed ex cept after takeoff landing case pass may made withouta maneuver being performed competitor may make tempt maneuver during flight Starting time classes shall two 2 minutes contest rules shall Section 37 RC Pattern 1978-79 AMA rule book unless noted otherwise Only rounds completed flight lines will counted Only attempt permitted per round Pylon Racing Formula Quarter Midget aircraft will checked conformity 1978-79 August1978 69 WASHINGTON DC 20005 Nats Info Continued rule book specifications given special NMPRA-type safety inspection during proces sing Pylon aircraft will processed dur ing same time period transmitter pro cessing event schedule entry form Contestants must remain aircraft until processing completed Quarter Midget rules contained 1978-79 AMA rule book will govern event /4-in wide slot will required ex haust extractors Reworked props will per mitted two-mile QM race course will used Heat racing will conducted deter winners event scoring method will accordance AMA rules pertaining Operation Race Scor ing Fl Event Takeoff procedure will determined draw round Hard hats required pilot caller will furnished K&B 500 fuel will furnished As flights possible per contestant will scheduled within total time allotment QM equal opportunity pilots Formula Two days 12 hours qualifi cation rounds will conducted determine best 28 contestants finals fi nalists will determined fastest times posted during qualification rounds Ties 28th place will broken next best time during qualifying minimum five rounds qualifying will conducted weath er permitting Additional qualification rounds will conducted possible within allo cated time event names 28 finalists will posted flight line Friday No seven contestants will permitted frequency finals Contestants will required change fre quency condition occurs will de termined best time Alternate transmitters receivers must processed during regis tration contestants cannot meet re quirements alternates will selected qualifying rounds Handicap judging will conducted 3 pm August 4 designated area will posted ranking system through four will used scale judging will determined event director Em phasis will placed scale fidelity work manship appearance No special consid eration will given black panel lines Threeviews will required Seven rounds heat racing will con ducted during finals determine win ners scoring method will accordance AMA rules pertaining Operation Race Scoring Fl Event Soaring will four competition classes Standard rudder-elevator 100 span less Modified Standard 100 span less number controls Unlimited over 100 span number controls 2-Meter over 7875 wingspan contestant can enter basic class task selected Task IlDuration duration time 7 minutes landing option selected Op tion D Task IlDuration page52 197879 AMA rule book total number entrants may lim ited per frequency late entries will allowed sign frequencies al ready filled Contestants will required fly qualifying round prior actual competi tion 70 Model Aviation NATIONAL CONTEST UNOFFICIAL EVENTS addition 60 official competition events National Contest recent years 65 1978 usually number unofficial events held cooper ation just outside Nats manage ment direction prizes fur nished sponsors Although CN put out call June issue interest ed holding unofficial events supply us details go press CN specific information about four such events follows Control Line AA Stunt Under sponsor ship Cox Hobbies Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Assn PAMPA will run event three AMA age classes Junior Senior Open event probably will flown dur ing afternoon evening Tuesday and/or Wednesday August 1 and/or 2 same rules used last several years will apply same AMA Precision Aerobatics rules except 051 cu maximum engine displacement no builder-ofmodel requirement may ready-to-fly builtup kit completely scratch-built no ap pearance points numbers permis sible AMA maneuver schedule tempt rules apply 008 minimum diameter lines 5-lb pull test details check PAMPA table Nats Control Line Mouse Race Class II Greater Houston CL Modelers Association sponsoring event will run accor ding AMA 1978-79 rules Tuesday Au gust 1 Indoor Manhattan Cabin Under sponsor ship Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Assn event will flown Nats Indoor CONTEST COORDINATORS PaaI L Pe,ney 8 Charlotte 0, A,dover MA 01810 Ii R Sabrina 87-26 88th St Woodhayce Oeena NY 11421 AC Bryan Sartler 29 Waldorf Fl Schenectady NY 12307 RC Fred Blackbar,8 Bloc Spaca In. Coemack NY 11725 Ill Ken Rebe, RD 1 Naeaeh PA 18064 EmlI M Weisenbach 4568W 146th St. Oaseland OH 44135 West AC J Slate 809 Forest Rosa Ace. Lancaster OH 43130 West IV Warren Sanders Jr. 9735 52nd Aye. Colirfe PE MO 20741 AC J Lawrence 12538 Woodstovk Dr Uppe Marlboro MD 20870 V Ban Oeseland 708 coont, crab Tallahorra TN 37388 ACaw 1 OaosJr. 1813S Lalreshore Dr. 8rnrrrghrnAL35216 AC Charlene Fel818 Main 5 SW Nnc Elliogron 5C29809 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Strack RFD 2 Hanrbog Old Lyryre cT 06371 ii Carrol AlIen 2 Aricona Pt Hontingon Sta NY 11746 Ill Rady Klciber 2021 Lakeland Ave. Lakeoaood OH 44107 IV J0 Bayta Jr. 219 Shenandoah Rd. Hanpson VA 23361 V Bonep Jenkins 3112 F Raines Rd. Menryhis TN 38118 VI Chris Matsano 10132 Doaqlass C, Sr Any M063074 VII Phil Klintesorth Jr 315 Ratgers Rd. Rochesrer MI 48063 VIII Mark Valerian 2302 Fomeran Or. Hoostoy TX 77055 IX Position nacant present X Joe Noroross 4836W 123rd St Hasthone CA 90250 XI Ernie Line 16S58 121st Ave SE Renton WA 98055 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I George Higgins PG Boo 482 North Penbrokr MA 02358 II Bill Boss 77-06 289th St Nees Hyde Perk NY 11040 III Laird Javkmn 523 Meadoesbrook St Danids PA 19087 IV Ran MeFdaIIy8118 Barda As. Springfield VA 22152 Mr Dane Henrstraaght PO Boo 171 Mooch Corner SC 29461 VI Bob BareS 133 Rocklord Apt 12 Forest Park IL 80130 VII James Sinton 4941 Wisconsin Aoe. N Nm Hope MN 55428 VIII Charles Anaston3730 Kiestorest Dallas TX 75233 IX Michael TalInran 3014 Enchange Wichita KS 67217 X Pens Brand 3188 Maria Ave. Redondo Beach CA 90277 XI Dan Rsthertord 4705 237th Fl. SF Bothell WA 98011 site Burton Coliseum Monday July 31 2 pm 9 pm concurrent Scale events Register event site Planes will processed before flying per fol lowing MIAMA rules Airframe weight less rubber 4 grams minimum Overall length 20 maximum measured front prop bear ing Fuselage Must support enclose single rubber motor no motor sticks b Must include exceed box 2 x 4 x 2 c Must have windshield 2 sq mini mum area windows side 1 sq minimum areacovered cellophane similar material Prop Solid wood direct drive fixed pitch Wing Unbraced monoplane 4 chord 20 maximum span pro jected Stab 8 maximum span projected 3 maimum chord Landing Gear Ri gid fixed least two wheels 1 minimum diameter must able support plane Flying flights ROGunlimited attempts record five flightsflights less 20 seconds attemptsbest flight counts Covering Except windshield windows paper covering required no film microlite condenser paper okay Free Flight Cargo Sooner Free Flight Society planning sponsor run event accordance regular AMA rules see page 9 1978-79 rule book planned Friday August 4 3 pm until dark Other Unofficial Events Although no spe cific information available press time would indeed seem strange National Free Flight Society does organize co ordinate two unofficial events has done past Typically NFFS has presented FF Rubber Speed recently FF Night Flying have also heard talk no specific information about unofficial events RC Sport Biplanes RC Seaplanes CL Combat CL Old-Timer Stunt frequently VI JinThaoerson 1317 EileeoCollinsoilla 1L62234 AC Ralph Whita Jr. A 1 Boo 324 Neoga IL 62447 VII John Eoern 421 Walnat La. Apple Valley MN 56124 West Wesley Slack 1213 Wall St Port Horon Ml 48060 lEast VIII John Deaton 605 Cvemcrrre St. Fort Worth TX 76102 AC Larry Stanfirld 205 Qoarl Creek Croesley TX 76038 IX 811 Birda 411 Barker Boilding Orrraha NE 68102 AC Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arnada CO 80005 X Myrtle Coad Boo 19 oeser Lake CA 95457 INorthI Lee Polarrsky 258 Iris Aye. Golera CA 93017 ISoothl Xl Don Dodd 3406 Belvidere Aye. SW Sealtle WA 98126 AC Don Millyr 24715 SverrnitLandshorg Rayevydale WA 98051 AC Pylon & Soarrog AC Parrero vd other AC Ac Svarroq AC Pattern Pylvo other AC RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARD ko lazy 483 Fske Sr. Holtrttoo MA 01746 II Joe Frivod 62 Joysart Tert Freehold NJ 07728 Ill Dave Bor 8534 Hoddleslray Cioviorrati OH 45238 IV Frrf V Grey0 12709 Rivhrvond St. Chester VA 23831 V l3hvrr Miller Sr 3039 Lakvtrrore Dr. Tallahassee FL 32303 VI Bob Uvrloravovd 4109 Coovord Oaks Dr St lOvis MG 83128 VII Peter Waters 31219 Kerdall Uvovia Ml 48154 VIII David Hyde 2026 Ovorsanars Lv Oarlard TX 75042 IX Loren Trcrjrllas 3003 S Everort Wichita KS 67217 X bill Northrop Jr 821 W 19th St Costa Mesa CA 92627 Xl Ralph Brookr 3431 5 194th Seatrle WA 98188 SCALE CONTEST BOARD I Richard Sherman 408 River Rd Temsksbaey MA 01876 II Robert Clemens 95 Shorresay Rochetter NY 14612 III Edesard Wisser 1521 Sateemit St. MyKeesport PA 15130 IV Bob Karlsson 2643 Marsh Rd Wileringtoe 06 19810 V Daeid Plart 8940 NW 15th Ft Laoderdale FL 33313 VI Frank Bratty 2808 Pontoon Rd Granir City IL 62040 VII Claada MoColloogh Baa 40 Mantecansa IA 50171 VIII Johnrry Casbare Boo 8039 Ft Worth TX 76112 IX Dean Copalatmd lBllSresard StOmaha NE 68114 X Prank Capan 251 Catnino da las Plores Encininas CA 92024 Xl Earle Moorhead 2758 Vices Fl S. Salem OR 97302 DIRECTORY Bald Pace Balarn Indicates Chairman af Contest Board CONTEST BOAAD COORDINATOAr Don Lisdley 420 Tapale Naparnilla IL 80640 are FF RC Old-Timer unofficial events possibility Nats unofficial event no specific informa tion provided two things can suggest 1 going Nats anyway have room take along model might fit unofficial event 2 write AMA HQ inquire new information known state events interest article writ ten near end May time distributed should subscribers hands approximately July 1 thinking about organizing unofficial events may have finalized plans ANOThER IDEA TO SUPPORT US TEAMS CN section last months issue described two efforts help financially sup port US 1978 World Championships Teams special embroidered CL patch special embroidered Scale patch Income items over costs helps minimize out-ofpocket costs team members An allocation AMA dues pays over-ocean transporta tion World Champs entry fees team members need pay own state-side tra vel costs respective team selection pro gram fees sufficient job Two other itemsare availablepurchase will produce income 1978 CL World Championships Teams decal shown full sizemade lacquer base available either black gold price $100 SOc goes team fund Available either Walter B Perkins 1100 SE 28th St Ocala FL 32670 Dr Laird Jackson 523 Meadowbrook Circle St Davids PA 19087 1978 UNITED STATES WOODVALEI other new item T-shirts like decal arranged Walt Perkins may also ordered either Perkins Jackson Tshirts have same design decal black light blue Hanes first quality cotton T-shirtin mens small medi um large extra large sizes Price $500 $100 going team fund NATIONAL AMA RECORDS AS OF 6/2/18 Indoor AMA Ceiling Cat ROG Stick Paper Stick HLStick ROG Cabin Autogiro Helicopter Ornithopter HL Glider FAI Stick Pen ny p Ia n e Nov Pennyplane Junior 5042 7382 9240 4324 0462 2226 1024 9240 7382 6388 Indoor AMA Ceiling Cat II ROG Stick Paper Stick HL Stick ROG Cabin Autogiro Helicopter Ornithopter HL Glider FAI Stick Pennyplane Nov Pennyplane Junior 5296 15132 18212 1141 8 0550 6208 0300 2104 18210 10 058 8120 Indoor AMA Ceiling Cat Ill ROG Stick Paper Stick HLStick ROG Cabin Autogi ro Helicopter Ornithopter HL Glider FAI Stick Pennyplane Nov Pennyplane Junior 9172 13524 27120 12290 0500 1428 2072 27120 10086 9478 Senior 12 144 14 376 22 56 1 7100 2174 4320 1136 22 561 8580 4220 Senior 11090 19 342 29310 15 422 5202 4478 1302 2326 29310 10 038 Senior 15514 20098 35 540 19 474 6082 3280 2134 35540 13 122 Open 12 100 16008 22216 17 494 4190 10 360 0252 1196 23480 9254 6367 Open 15532 24 160 35084 25198 6328 7318 5152 2228 32400 13 420 10140 Open 21520 27300 50420 30284 8270 8110 1344 2586 42060 15244 11092 Indoor FAI Ceiling Categories ages comb IIIllIV 22470234803240042060 Control Line Endurance /2A Speed Speed B Speed C Speed D Speed Form 40 Jet Speed B Proto Speed B Prof Proto AA Prof Proto FAI Speed NC Class NC Class II NC Profile Junior Senior Open 2:18341 4159 10:0325 10806 14429 16863 16477 n/a 15378 18549 12011 9465 12967 21477 12430 18083 20037 n/a n/a19772 1487016181 2049321118 Junior 74859251 1496314404 33485 25738 2349 Outdoor Free Flight JuniorSenior Elec Power FAI Power736018530 Wakefield1639018030 Coupe dHiver1154010000 HLGlider1056012060 AMA A-iTowline2l09031000 FAI A-i Towline1530 A-2 Towline2400044580 Payload63905420 Cargo5597oz Category Records AA Gas 1AA Gas ROW Gas Gas ROW B Gas B Gas ROW C Gas C Gas ROW o Gas o Gas ROW Rocket Unlim Ribber Unlim Rub ROW Autogiro Ornithopter Helicopter %A Gas AA Gas ROW Gas Gas ROW B Gas B Gas ROW C Gas C Gas ROW o Gas o Gas ROW Rocket Unhim Rubber Unlim Rub ROW Autogiro Ornithopter Helicopter Junior 31090 10200 25000 7530 15270 20000 5530 23280 4460 2360 13240 Senior 31410 12490 47020 11400 26520 8080 12 000 19 550 1220 1350 7160 Category II Records Junior Senior 1601012590 45307520 2145016470 43506540 1136015000 12907270 7170 62 130 3210 2380 6110 5490 26470 3490 0230 6570 Category Ill Records 1AA Gas AA Gas ROW Gas Gas ROW B Gas B Gas ROW C Gas C Gas ROW 0 Gas O Gas ROW Rocket Unlim Rubber Unlim Rub ROW Autogiro Orn ithopter Helicopter Junior 5040 5270 1250 Senior Dont forget embroidered multi-colored patches described last month benefit respective team funds FAI 1978 Control Line patches $100 may ob tained either AMA HQ Dr Laird Jackson address above FAI 1978 Scale patches $150 three $400 may obtained either AMA HQ Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 NATS ENTRY FORM ERROR INDOOR PENNYPLANE Page 4 instructions says Easy B Pennyplane must use paper covering no external bracing structures permitted fuselage motor stick/boom must solid wood built up Thats right Easy B Pennyplane Pennyplane Nats will flown standard AMA rules no restrictions covering brac ing fuselage motor stick/boom construc tion August1978 71 Open 8000 50530 39460 20 190 20000 28250 23080 53460 39000 82oz Open 37250 11140 52120 13 440 74500 12 035 23220 17 31 0 68 540 10570 5210 14 570 Open 18 000 9590 30000 7490 30 000 6270 35580 24000 10 430 66190 9000 4040 8000 Open 9090 6000 2340 X SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX 0 Competition News will present time time constructive thought-provoking ideas orsuitable method perhaps drawing names w 4criticisms AMA rules policies affect competitors issue has two sides CNa hat amount time spent Owill endeavor print viewpoints have submittedwithin limits availablecontestant shall fair consistent cn space uniqueness constructiveness timeliness good taste Determination appropri-should exceed four hours Anyone ref us Xateness publication of theae matters must necessity rest solely publisher O ghts presented author should necessarily construed asing work processing other a0 AMA HO AMA officers publisher should note publication avalid reason will lose eligibility fly 4rules-change policy-change idea does necessarily mean specific proposal has beenthe finalsw opresented Contest Board Executive Council appropriate committee such action est 10 one-hour rounds shall be0 responsibility author anyone else interested obtaining official actionflown event 1 6-7 am 2 7-8 am X3 8-9 am 4 9-10 am 5 10-11 am 16cis 11-12 am 7 1-2 pm 8 2-3 pm 9 3-4 pm a10 4-5 pm 530 pmFlyoff Eaeh contes--g TREAT 10015 have prohibitively time consumingtant must make flight first attempt dur 2Team Selection Contests team Se-ing first 20 minutes round WITH RESPECTBob Hisey lection contests have presenting theflight attempt second attempt can type conditions experiencedbe made during remaining time 20 o World Championships Team Fl minute period during other 10 minute great sport often hear ofnals 33 contestants fly relaxed at- period remaining time round w things should aware operate ourmosphere World Championships less 10 minutes0 xequipment safely would like make youthere 90 contestants ex-All timing retrieval will done X o aware something now some care posed confusion distractionsand usu- contestants flying day 0 should taken During recent evening stintally have 20 minutes make flight mmended Schedule 0 4in workshop cutting piece ofdue team obligationsFirst day Wakefield Timers Nordic Re-g w O music wire motor tool cut-off disc Certainly larger number contestants trievers Power o disintegrated happens quite of- Team Finals would beduplicative World Second day Nordic Timers Power Re- n say Big deal what Championships conditions would trievers Wakefield O time different piece lodged also help increase participation program Third day Power Timers Nordic & Wake- 0 field Retrievers Nordic & Wakefield -U a upper lip just below nose stuck 3 Formal Training team selec- days contestant timing re- W 4 O just like arrow Needless say pulled tion finished little preparing trieving will obligated best oout wiped f bloodteams World Championships other possible job Refusal will result x thinking about what ifsthan arrange travel lodging etc Manylosing eligibility compete Finals Oand got little shakey What didnt wearteams particularly Communist Bloc spendMulti-event contestants will exempt glasses tempered what hadconsiderable time World Champion-days fly should volunteer other w 4hit eye would probably writingships result teams pre-duties perhaps extra time processingo Othis article eye red compete consistent high l weight etc need checkedX motor tool wonderful sometimespa X wonder anybody can build model with- speaks type preparation round Spot checking weight etc t However isa tool toy Formal training must initiated expect will done during contest winning 0 have winning teams again models shall checked promptly after 0. should therefore treated respect 4The point dont have pair safetylast roundW Cd glasses should get some much PROPOSAL contestant may may retrieve x both eyes worth This proposal team selection program own model discretion However oReprinted Weak Signal newsletterattempts provide program allow have retrieval duty shall organize of Weak Signals RC Club Toledo OH participants compete equal basis selves such manner able recov 0 4Editor Randy Peebleswithout excessive travel expense yet er models return flight licate World Championships conditionsline short time possibleo Also Finals format will solve contest man-X agement manpower problems provide After team has selec-c PROPOSED adequate equal retrieval models forted following training format shall fol- 0 contestantowed UIflhITThere will single Finals held aFinals date end year team mem- W Trasm O FREE ruwn ILIUU site determined vote eligible finalists bers shall actively correspond exchange ideas x sites submitted screened equipment etc Team managers selected DDAAD5 team selection committee t week January First team meeting o LLLIFIWR rrnuuuiM-Saturday through Wednesday team Sifleet Contestants eligible Finals past managers shall assemble suitable loca OGlen Rock PA team members events theytion five days flying three four 0 team member participants whoevenings critique discussion X proposal approaches problems eligible competed both Xmeeting team member will obligatedCO Othat past present programs have andof previous two Finalsto up-date existing models necessary solve such manner fu- Qualifying eligible per build least new model before g 0 4 ture USA FF Teams will better prepared 0to compete World Championships Aabove can qualify AMA sanctioned next meetingo contest Qualifying Trials time qualify-Second team meetingfive nine daysx summary problems relating past pre-ing fee $2500 Qualifying Times Nordic andThe second team meeting shall held Xsent problemsWakefield 17 mm 1020 sec Power 19site other first sometime late May0 0 1 Declining Interest Few participantsmm 1140 secor early June team managers shall 0. - 4have happy programs over ls Entry Fee $5000/event what-participate concentrated flying critiquew Olast 15 years Since 90-plus participantsever required support team travelto prepare World Championships0 out 250-plus program allowed member must attend train-X Xparticipate Team Finals remaining ls Staff staff shall local mod-ing meetings lose place teamCO 00 160 eventually become disinterested becauseelers others willing serve 1 Con-Funds travel lodging training athey seldom have chance participate intest Director three 3 Event Directors andsessions will come Team SelectionU -w athe Team Finalssix 6 Scorekeepers etc timingFinals entry fees shall adjusted accord- o programs expensive par- processing will done contestantsinglyx ticipanta must fly Qualifying Trialsunder direction Contest Director nd team manager strictly owhich ritual rather true test ofand Event Directorspurpose being team air-picker shall0 performance later same year attend essing Processing voucher duringalso attend training sessions work 4a Semi-Finals participantsthe two days preceding contest sche-with team developing flying procedureW 0means considerable travel followingdule Models checked weighed andand confidence him World Chain-0 year attend Team Finals expen-stamped Rubber motors weighed in-pionships will have power finalX Xsly financially notpounded Towlines measured impoundedgo no go flight Remember 0have three weeks vacation annual-Personnel processing will obtainedNorth Korean air-picker expertise resulted aly have family obligations programs list contestants CD using team winning medals 4w 0 SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX X 72 Model Aviation X SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX c 00 EUEPTDUPThe equipment resulting first itera- really needed help invitation LLLUIEIEV tion might well improvement Current join us As another plane lost o commercial systems go 30-second NEEDLESSLYx CONTEST RULESKen Banksthe casenaive newcomers awayl has said motor runs doubt would continue beTwo things learned Dont chase X 0 ely first flight worlds second ds little like what happenedAnd keep eyes open random a4electric motorglider followed closely byto Free Flight Power TheRCers near fieldw othe worlds first electric motorgilder contestproblem severe engine-pow-Reprinted Aeronur Flyer news-0 now contest activity clearly picking upered models because weight penaltyletter Chula Vista CA Model & RCX XTo have contest must have rulesand es-for carrying additional energy batteriesClub tablishing satisfactory rules never easy Ruleswhile essentially case engine-0 O a-are important making contestpowered models fuel light gets expend-- fair enjoyable also influ-ad Nevertheless common principle isPATTERNW 0 ence aircraft design equipment develop- restricting motor run times does limit RC CLASSES excellent properties RC energy input glider electric R L Hulse cn O glider competition sailpianes case true up point in- 0 suitable competition also very ternal resistence batteries becomes Logic 1 science correct reasoning od sport flying means thedominant factor happens is2 correct reasoning 3 what expected byw Osport flier has wide selection well-devel-substantial energy dissipated battery asthe working cause effect0 oped designs manufacturer has aheat excessive heat bad battery life ge Albright few years ago proposedX Xwide market competition designs also resolution difficulty willa logical workable system steppingC# 00 makes glider contests well-attendednot rules derived first principles butstone classes Novice Masters Few a- ling activities equallydiscovered through experimentation con-can deny logical progression diffi--g 4 blessed Consider Free Flight Power ex- tests have couple suggestions first culty class next Seldom W 0 ample too people recreation permit entry climb same anything perfect last years system x x are attracted idea model airplane altitude motor shut-off time logical workable Owhich climbs vertically under power athere altitude would measured byNow comes 1978 Abandonment logic 0 a-high-RPM expensive very noisy engine allsome sort triangulation either wide-basedThere little correlation difficulty 4of perhaps six seconds glides forgate optical rangefinder lone acontestant graduates Advanced W Oduration enthusiastic competitors abaseline few feet should adequate butclass new Expert/Masters class 0 x demanding presumably rewarding disci- dont know buy reason- good question seems opuns devotion technical detail veryable price should possible home-buildconcerned keeping up complying high does attract large numbers ofone fixed altitude rule gives rela-with FAI rulings well a-w people old-timer movement goodtively little impetus power system develop-being desires AMA members opert reaction problem However isment although would benefit ngly suspect acceptance theo Cworth remembering old-timers whicha good total energy/weight rationew changes good few thatX xmany feel fun fly developed ler idea retain present rulescompete international events rather O under rules greatly different cur- simply permit charging between rounds vast majority participate local 0 a-rent Free Flight Power rules current air-three rounds run round might beregional contests Let us lose sight -g 4craft design engine specific output thetwo-minute precision airplane would pre-fact AMA supported mem- W last consequence using displacement tosumably impounded might also bet-bers primarily USA0 ClX define classes rules compensating ter time duration motor The AMA should put its thought Oby requiring shorter shorter engine runsstops would give maximum freedom toand action good benefit development part beneficialpower system design object being tothe majority its members Has AMA aas much learned about model aircraftconvert energy battery maxi-done relative new Expert/Master w Oaerodynamics structures con-mum altitude gain isjustwhatthesportpattern question logic0 CIsiderable period Free Flight competition wasflier wants too will probably still neces- est changes made basisX Xthe primary motivation developmentsary time motor run order dis-of minor changes pattern com Oof modern model airplane engine en-courage long low-power runs lookingpetition year change deemed0 a-tire field radio control owes much thisfor thermals bus am positive about thisnecessary see no reason wholesale -g 4background Nonetheless Free Flight Power nother suggestion see new FAIchanges recently demonstrated courseW 00 now major segment modelingElectric Motorglider rules March 1978this would require minor changes defi-x So important pay attention 50Model Aviation page 80nision Expert/Master now statCs Orules possible ultimate effects few years electric motorgliderad relative being same end identicalo current approach country elec-contests will continual learning processto FAI a-tric motorgliderW 4 contests substitute aIt important keep mind long- e am upset current rulings Otwo-minute motor run winch tow andterm effects rules develop itbecause am gifted coordination0 run normal sailplane events MB/Astrowill interesting timeand ability others believe thatX XFlight contest January event Reprinted TPG journal TorreyI others like have done injus-Cs Osix-minute max two-minute motorPines Gulls LaJolla CA Editor Al Doigsice suggest minor changes last years0 a-run part six minutes aircraft de-pattern Next year other minor changes-u 4velopment use oversized propsmay considered keep mind logicalW 00 csthis has become too easy eventu3iILtAprogression Novice Mastersx x ral inclination shorten flEL BIBi inted Contacts newsletter 0run time perhaps minute probthe Kansas City RC Association Editor C W 0 lam simply encourages runningReed Ill 4even larger props highercurrents An ,stiu KELP YOURSELFCN a- ---- e Hulses article written 005 7 x 35 prop will run 3-3% mm-STAY AWAKE PEOPLEIis thought last years FAI Pattern0 utes 8 x 4 good about two out awful lot RC sy-would applicable AMA Expert Mas-X Xminutes just matches current eventstems sold local hobby shop andters fliers 1978 subsequently RC Con-Cs 00 presumably pushing limits thedoubtless other stores during Christ-test Board decided last years FAI Pata-motor perhaps batteries terms ofmas season bought bytern would used Expert fliers origi-g 0 0longevity entirely possible prop asthe unwashed innocent Case pointnally voted Masters would use new W Csto drain its battery minute theMilton Ashby pretty Sierra hitABC FAI Pattern makes x motor might survive Furthermore crashed done fellow at- AMA competition rules readers should review oare motors could routinely handle suchtempting fly ARF-complete radiothe Contest Board Procedures printed in0 currents given demand can ax-system brand new doing downthe April 1978 issue starting page 74 Any a4pected appear RC marketat pricethe road bit field having IN-AMA member may submit rules-change pro-w 0The batteries proper cooling will evenCREDIBLY shooed away fieldposal although certain endorsement 0 last reasonably long problem suchby someone must have thinkingrequirements Contest Board mem- X Xa system will get sailplane just high invery clearlybert eventually accept deny such pro- Cs 0 0one minute 05 will get two s out fellow shooee theposals appointed elected AMA repre a-probably higher So task still too easyshooerl acting befuddled innocencesentativesthe district vice-presidents 0 0 Cs SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX X August1978 73
Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/08
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 71, 72, 73
COM PETITIQ14j NE WSLETTEWW ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW NATIONAL COILTEST INFORMATION written entry forms slated distributed about end May Initially entry forms distributed sent requests AMA HQ also entrants last two Nats Any else might thinking entering 1978 National Contest Lake Charles LA July 30-August 6 should immediately write AMA HQ request entry form deadline advance entry postmark date July 3 expecting enter con test site instead advance mail en try form its accompanying information vital complying scheduling require ments entering contest turning Scale models processing models RC transmit ters etc Much information about 1978 Nats al ready has printed various issues Model Aviation Some details concern ing Radio Control events late develop ing however new 1978 formation follows RC Helicopters events Novice Intermediate Ex pert Scale per page 50 1978-79 RC AEROBATICS TEAM PROGRAM Questions Answered Previous team members Dave Brown Mark Radcliff Rhett Miller Ill though automatically qualified team finals Masters Tournament NOT dropped contest standings qualifying purpos es current Team Selection Program counted Masters classen trants determines number can qualify contest irrespective place position previous team mem ber top third placers can qual ify Example 10 Masters entrants first place won previous team member second third fourth place entrants may qualify team finals Previous team members have pay $10 program entry fee must pay team finals entry fee $1 50 Canadians other foreign nationals counted qualification purposes program Example 10 Masters en trants Canadian places first contest has nine entrants program qualification purposes nine en trants three can qualifywhich exam ple would place second third fourth As previously reported program entrant NOT dropped standings qual AMA rule book Also special awards will provided best scratch-built helicopters Novice Intermediate Expert events Scale helicopters will judged site dur ing event prior flying Helicopter events will flown Monday Tuesday July 31 August 1 LARKS Club Field near Sulphur LA first year RC Helicopters official part National Contest RC Pattern Qualification four classes will fly si multaneously intermixed four flight lines class will use special qualifying pattern time limit including engine starts seven minutes Only rounds comple ted flight lines will counted scoring Only attempt permitted per round top 10 qualifiers class will advance Finals Upwind direc tion will determined Flight Line Controller Novice Qualifying Pattern 1 Takeoff up wind 2 Stall Turn upwind 3 Single Immel man upwind 4 Three Inside Loops upwind 5 Straight Inverted Flight downwind 6 ifications purposes qualifies team finals Masters Tournament either contests has entered prior qualifying entered after qualifying others may move up qualification purposes due someone else having qualified Team Selection Program Program Summary AMA members Masters class $5 FAI Stamp may try out three slots US Team 1979 RC Aerobatics World Championships wishing enter program must reg ister AMA HQ pay $10 program entry fee checks payable Academy Model Aeronautics noted entry RC Aerobatics Team Program must done advance entering contests quali fication purposes order allow time transmittal qualification forms entered program may qualify participation Masters Tournament team members will selected finishing top one-third rounded up next highest whole number Mas ters class event must have least five entrants making official flight AMA sanctioned meet held April 29 1978 through December 31 1978 Pre-regis tration Masters Tournament re quired have qualified 45 days advance date place Masters Tournament have yet established accompanied $150 entry fee RULE BOOK ERROR- CL COMBAT first sentence 3393 page 35 1978-79 rule book words line tangle should have deleted accord ance proposal CL-78-36 ac cepted regret error occurred request make correction new rule book--Ron McNally Chairman Con trol Line Contest Board Outside Loop upwind 7 Three Horizontal Rolls downwind 8 Landing upwind Advanced Qualifying Pattern 1 Takeoff upwind 2 Double Stall Turn upwind 3 FourPoint Roll downwind4 ThreeOutside Loops upwind 5 Slow Roll downwind Three side Loops upwind7 Three Horizontal Rolls downwind- 8 Landing upwind Expert Qualifying Pattern 1 Takeoff up wind K10 2 Figure M Half Rolls up wind K15 3 Cuban Eight downwind K 10 4 Double Immelman upwind K10 S Slow Roll downwind K15 6 Three Out side Loops upwind K15 7 Eight-Point Roll downwind K15 8 Top Hat upwind K15 9 Landing upwind K 15 10 5 Master Qualifying Pattern 1 Takeoff up wind K1 ree Reverse Outside Loops upwind K3 3 Reverse Double Immelman downwind K2 4 Top Hat upwind K3 5 Four-Point Roll downwind K4 6 Fig ure M 1/4 Rolls upwind K5 Cuban Eight downwind K2 8 Three-Turn Spin upwind K29 Landing upwind K1 Pattern Finals four classes will fly si multaneously intermixed four flight lines Novice Advanced Expert classes will use respective AMA patterns rules Masters class finals shall consist 14 maneuvers chosen contestant complete list B Flyoff new FAI maneuvers including takeoff landing give maximum total score 450 points Only Figure M may included ma neuvers must executed during unin terrupted flight order listed time model passes front judges maneuver must executed ex cept after takeoff landing case pass may made withouta maneuver being performed competitor may make tempt maneuver during flight Starting time classes shall two 2 minutes contest rules shall Section 37 RC Pattern 1978-79 AMA rule book unless noted otherwise Only rounds completed flight lines will counted Only attempt permitted per round Pylon Racing Formula Quarter Midget aircraft will checked conformity 1978-79 August1978 69 WASHINGTON DC 20005 Nats Info Continued rule book specifications given special NMPRA-type safety inspection during proces sing Pylon aircraft will processed dur ing same time period transmitter pro cessing event schedule entry form Contestants must remain aircraft until processing completed Quarter Midget rules contained 1978-79 AMA rule book will govern event /4-in wide slot will required ex haust extractors Reworked props will per mitted two-mile QM race course will used Heat racing will conducted deter winners event scoring method will accordance AMA rules pertaining Operation Race Scor ing Fl Event Takeoff procedure will determined draw round Hard hats required pilot caller will furnished K&B 500 fuel will furnished As flights possible per contestant will scheduled within total time allotment QM equal opportunity pilots Formula Two days 12 hours qualifi cation rounds will conducted determine best 28 contestants finals fi nalists will determined fastest times posted during qualification rounds Ties 28th place will broken next best time during qualifying minimum five rounds qualifying will conducted weath er permitting Additional qualification rounds will conducted possible within allo cated time event names 28 finalists will posted flight line Friday No seven contestants will permitted frequency finals Contestants will required change fre quency condition occurs will de termined best time Alternate transmitters receivers must processed during regis tration contestants cannot meet re quirements alternates will selected qualifying rounds Handicap judging will conducted 3 pm August 4 designated area will posted ranking system through four will used scale judging will determined event director Em phasis will placed scale fidelity work manship appearance No special consid eration will given black panel lines Threeviews will required Seven rounds heat racing will con ducted during finals determine win ners scoring method will accordance AMA rules pertaining Operation Race Scoring Fl Event Soaring will four competition classes Standard rudder-elevator 100 span less Modified Standard 100 span less number controls Unlimited over 100 span number controls 2-Meter over 7875 wingspan contestant can enter basic class task selected Task IlDuration duration time 7 minutes landing option selected Op tion D Task IlDuration page52 197879 AMA rule book total number entrants may lim ited per frequency late entries will allowed sign frequencies al ready filled Contestants will required fly qualifying round prior actual competi tion 70 Model Aviation NATIONAL CONTEST UNOFFICIAL EVENTS addition 60 official competition events National Contest recent years 65 1978 usually number unofficial events held cooper ation just outside Nats manage ment direction prizes fur nished sponsors Although CN put out call June issue interest ed holding unofficial events supply us details go press CN specific information about four such events follows Control Line AA Stunt Under sponsor ship Cox Hobbies Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Assn PAMPA will run event three AMA age classes Junior Senior Open event probably will flown dur ing afternoon evening Tuesday and/or Wednesday August 1 and/or 2 same rules used last several years will apply same AMA Precision Aerobatics rules except 051 cu maximum engine displacement no builder-ofmodel requirement may ready-to-fly builtup kit completely scratch-built no ap pearance points numbers permis sible AMA maneuver schedule tempt rules apply 008 minimum diameter lines 5-lb pull test details check PAMPA table Nats Control Line Mouse Race Class II Greater Houston CL Modelers Association sponsoring event will run accor ding AMA 1978-79 rules Tuesday Au gust 1 Indoor Manhattan Cabin Under sponsor ship Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Assn event will flown Nats Indoor CONTEST COORDINATORS PaaI L Pe,ney 8 Charlotte 0, A,dover MA 01810 Ii R Sabrina 87-26 88th St Woodhayce Oeena NY 11421 AC Bryan Sartler 29 Waldorf Fl Schenectady NY 12307 RC Fred Blackbar,8 Bloc Spaca In. Coemack NY 11725 Ill Ken Rebe, RD 1 Naeaeh PA 18064 EmlI M Weisenbach 4568W 146th St. Oaseland OH 44135 West AC J Slate 809 Forest Rosa Ace. Lancaster OH 43130 West IV Warren Sanders Jr. 9735 52nd Aye. Colirfe PE MO 20741 AC J Lawrence 12538 Woodstovk Dr Uppe Marlboro MD 20870 V Ban Oeseland 708 coont, crab Tallahorra TN 37388 ACaw 1 OaosJr. 1813S Lalreshore Dr. 8rnrrrghrnAL35216 AC Charlene Fel818 Main 5 SW Nnc Elliogron 5C29809 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Strack RFD 2 Hanrbog Old Lyryre cT 06371 ii Carrol AlIen 2 Aricona Pt Hontingon Sta NY 11746 Ill Rady Klciber 2021 Lakeland Ave. Lakeoaood OH 44107 IV J0 Bayta Jr. 219 Shenandoah Rd. Hanpson VA 23361 V Bonep Jenkins 3112 F Raines Rd. Menryhis TN 38118 VI Chris Matsano 10132 Doaqlass C, Sr Any M063074 VII Phil Klintesorth Jr 315 Ratgers Rd. Rochesrer MI 48063 VIII Mark Valerian 2302 Fomeran Or. Hoostoy TX 77055 IX Position nacant present X Joe Noroross 4836W 123rd St Hasthone CA 90250 XI Ernie Line 16S58 121st Ave SE Renton WA 98055 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I George Higgins PG Boo 482 North Penbrokr MA 02358 II Bill Boss 77-06 289th St Nees Hyde Perk NY 11040 III Laird Javkmn 523 Meadoesbrook St Danids PA 19087 IV Ran MeFdaIIy8118 Barda As. Springfield VA 22152 Mr Dane Henrstraaght PO Boo 171 Mooch Corner SC 29461 VI Bob BareS 133 Rocklord Apt 12 Forest Park IL 80130 VII James Sinton 4941 Wisconsin Aoe. N Nm Hope MN 55428 VIII Charles Anaston3730 Kiestorest Dallas TX 75233 IX Michael TalInran 3014 Enchange Wichita KS 67217 X Pens Brand 3188 Maria Ave. Redondo Beach CA 90277 XI Dan Rsthertord 4705 237th Fl. SF Bothell WA 98011 site Burton Coliseum Monday July 31 2 pm 9 pm concurrent Scale events Register event site Planes will processed before flying per fol lowing MIAMA rules Airframe weight less rubber 4 grams minimum Overall length 20 maximum measured front prop bear ing Fuselage Must support enclose single rubber motor no motor sticks b Must include exceed box 2 x 4 x 2 c Must have windshield 2 sq mini mum area windows side 1 sq minimum areacovered cellophane similar material Prop Solid wood direct drive fixed pitch Wing Unbraced monoplane 4 chord 20 maximum span pro jected Stab 8 maximum span projected 3 maimum chord Landing Gear Ri gid fixed least two wheels 1 minimum diameter must able support plane Flying flights ROGunlimited attempts record five flightsflights less 20 seconds attemptsbest flight counts Covering Except windshield windows paper covering required no film microlite condenser paper okay Free Flight Cargo Sooner Free Flight Society planning sponsor run event accordance regular AMA rules see page 9 1978-79 rule book planned Friday August 4 3 pm until dark Other Unofficial Events Although no spe cific information available press time would indeed seem strange National Free Flight Society does organize co ordinate two unofficial events has done past Typically NFFS has presented FF Rubber Speed recently FF Night Flying have also heard talk no specific information about unofficial events RC Sport Biplanes RC Seaplanes CL Combat CL Old-Timer Stunt frequently VI JinThaoerson 1317 EileeoCollinsoilla 1L62234 AC Ralph Whita Jr. A 1 Boo 324 Neoga IL 62447 VII John Eoern 421 Walnat La. Apple Valley MN 56124 West Wesley Slack 1213 Wall St Port Horon Ml 48060 lEast VIII John Deaton 605 Cvemcrrre St. Fort Worth TX 76102 AC Larry Stanfirld 205 Qoarl Creek Croesley TX 76038 IX 811 Birda 411 Barker Boilding Orrraha NE 68102 AC Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arnada CO 80005 X Myrtle Coad Boo 19 oeser Lake CA 95457 INorthI Lee Polarrsky 258 Iris Aye. Golera CA 93017 ISoothl Xl Don Dodd 3406 Belvidere Aye. SW Sealtle WA 98126 AC Don Millyr 24715 SverrnitLandshorg Rayevydale WA 98051 AC Pylon & Soarrog AC Parrero vd other AC Ac Svarroq AC Pattern Pylvo other AC RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARD ko lazy 483 Fske Sr. Holtrttoo MA 01746 II Joe Frivod 62 Joysart Tert Freehold NJ 07728 Ill Dave Bor 8534 Hoddleslray Cioviorrati OH 45238 IV Frrf V Grey0 12709 Rivhrvond St. Chester VA 23831 V l3hvrr Miller Sr 3039 Lakvtrrore Dr. Tallahassee FL 32303 VI Bob Uvrloravovd 4109 Coovord Oaks Dr St lOvis MG 83128 VII Peter Waters 31219 Kerdall Uvovia Ml 48154 VIII David Hyde 2026 Ovorsanars Lv Oarlard TX 75042 IX Loren Trcrjrllas 3003 S Everort Wichita KS 67217 X bill Northrop Jr 821 W 19th St Costa Mesa CA 92627 Xl Ralph Brookr 3431 5 194th Seatrle WA 98188 SCALE CONTEST BOARD I Richard Sherman 408 River Rd Temsksbaey MA 01876 II Robert Clemens 95 Shorresay Rochetter NY 14612 III Edesard Wisser 1521 Sateemit St. MyKeesport PA 15130 IV Bob Karlsson 2643 Marsh Rd Wileringtoe 06 19810 V Daeid Plart 8940 NW 15th Ft Laoderdale FL 33313 VI Frank Bratty 2808 Pontoon Rd Granir City IL 62040 VII Claada MoColloogh Baa 40 Mantecansa IA 50171 VIII Johnrry Casbare Boo 8039 Ft Worth TX 76112 IX Dean Copalatmd lBllSresard StOmaha NE 68114 X Prank Capan 251 Catnino da las Plores Encininas CA 92024 Xl Earle Moorhead 2758 Vices Fl S. Salem OR 97302 DIRECTORY Bald Pace Balarn Indicates Chairman af Contest Board CONTEST BOAAD COORDINATOAr Don Lisdley 420 Tapale Naparnilla IL 80640 are FF RC Old-Timer unofficial events possibility Nats unofficial event no specific informa tion provided two things can suggest 1 going Nats anyway have room take along model might fit unofficial event 2 write AMA HQ inquire new information known state events interest article writ ten near end May time distributed should subscribers hands approximately July 1 thinking about organizing unofficial events may have finalized plans ANOThER IDEA TO SUPPORT US TEAMS CN section last months issue described two efforts help financially sup port US 1978 World Championships Teams special embroidered CL patch special embroidered Scale patch Income items over costs helps minimize out-ofpocket costs team members An allocation AMA dues pays over-ocean transporta tion World Champs entry fees team members need pay own state-side tra vel costs respective team selection pro gram fees sufficient job Two other itemsare availablepurchase will produce income 1978 CL World Championships Teams decal shown full sizemade lacquer base available either black gold price $100 SOc goes team fund Available either Walter B Perkins 1100 SE 28th St Ocala FL 32670 Dr Laird Jackson 523 Meadowbrook Circle St Davids PA 19087 1978 UNITED STATES WOODVALEI other new item T-shirts like decal arranged Walt Perkins may also ordered either Perkins Jackson Tshirts have same design decal black light blue Hanes first quality cotton T-shirtin mens small medi um large extra large sizes Price $500 $100 going team fund NATIONAL AMA RECORDS AS OF 6/2/18 Indoor AMA Ceiling Cat ROG Stick Paper Stick HLStick ROG Cabin Autogiro Helicopter Ornithopter HL Glider FAI Stick Pen ny p Ia n e Nov Pennyplane Junior 5042 7382 9240 4324 0462 2226 1024 9240 7382 6388 Indoor AMA Ceiling Cat II ROG Stick Paper Stick HL Stick ROG Cabin Autogiro Helicopter Ornithopter HL Glider FAI Stick Pennyplane Nov Pennyplane Junior 5296 15132 18212 1141 8 0550 6208 0300 2104 18210 10 058 8120 Indoor AMA Ceiling Cat Ill ROG Stick Paper Stick HLStick ROG Cabin Autogi ro Helicopter Ornithopter HL Glider FAI Stick Pennyplane Nov Pennyplane Junior 9172 13524 27120 12290 0500 1428 2072 27120 10086 9478 Senior 12 144 14 376 22 56 1 7100 2174 4320 1136 22 561 8580 4220 Senior 11090 19 342 29310 15 422 5202 4478 1302 2326 29310 10 038 Senior 15514 20098 35 540 19 474 6082 3280 2134 35540 13 122 Open 12 100 16008 22216 17 494 4190 10 360 0252 1196 23480 9254 6367 Open 15532 24 160 35084 25198 6328 7318 5152 2228 32400 13 420 10140 Open 21520 27300 50420 30284 8270 8110 1344 2586 42060 15244 11092 Indoor FAI Ceiling Categories ages comb IIIllIV 22470234803240042060 Control Line Endurance /2A Speed Speed B Speed C Speed D Speed Form 40 Jet Speed B Proto Speed B Prof Proto AA Prof Proto FAI Speed NC Class NC Class II NC Profile Junior Senior Open 2:18341 4159 10:0325 10806 14429 16863 16477 n/a 15378 18549 12011 9465 12967 21477 12430 18083 20037 n/a n/a19772 1487016181 2049321118 Junior 74859251 1496314404 33485 25738 2349 Outdoor Free Flight JuniorSenior Elec Power FAI Power736018530 Wakefield1639018030 Coupe dHiver1154010000 HLGlider1056012060 AMA A-iTowline2l09031000 FAI A-i Towline1530 A-2 Towline2400044580 Payload63905420 Cargo5597oz Category Records AA Gas 1AA Gas ROW Gas Gas ROW B Gas B Gas ROW C Gas C Gas ROW o Gas o Gas ROW Rocket Unlim Ribber Unlim Rub ROW Autogiro Ornithopter Helicopter %A Gas AA Gas ROW Gas Gas ROW B Gas B Gas ROW C Gas C Gas ROW o Gas o Gas ROW Rocket Unhim Rubber Unlim Rub ROW Autogiro Ornithopter Helicopter Junior 31090 10200 25000 7530 15270 20000 5530 23280 4460 2360 13240 Senior 31410 12490 47020 11400 26520 8080 12 000 19 550 1220 1350 7160 Category II Records Junior Senior 1601012590 45307520 2145016470 43506540 1136015000 12907270 7170 62 130 3210 2380 6110 5490 26470 3490 0230 6570 Category Ill Records 1AA Gas AA Gas ROW Gas Gas ROW B Gas B Gas ROW C Gas C Gas ROW 0 Gas O Gas ROW Rocket Unlim Rubber Unlim Rub ROW Autogiro Orn ithopter Helicopter Junior 5040 5270 1250 Senior Dont forget embroidered multi-colored patches described last month benefit respective team funds FAI 1978 Control Line patches $100 may ob tained either AMA HQ Dr Laird Jackson address above FAI 1978 Scale patches $150 three $400 may obtained either AMA HQ Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 NATS ENTRY FORM ERROR INDOOR PENNYPLANE Page 4 instructions says Easy B Pennyplane must use paper covering no external bracing structures permitted fuselage motor stick/boom must solid wood built up Thats right Easy B Pennyplane Pennyplane Nats will flown standard AMA rules no restrictions covering brac ing fuselage motor stick/boom construc tion August1978 71 Open 8000 50530 39460 20 190 20000 28250 23080 53460 39000 82oz Open 37250 11140 52120 13 440 74500 12 035 23220 17 31 0 68 540 10570 5210 14 570 Open 18 000 9590 30000 7490 30 000 6270 35580 24000 10 430 66190 9000 4040 8000 Open 9090 6000 2340 X SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX 0 Competition News will present time time constructive thought-provoking ideas orsuitable method perhaps drawing names w 4criticisms AMA rules policies affect competitors issue has two sides CNa hat amount time spent Owill endeavor print viewpoints have submittedwithin limits availablecontestant shall fair consistent cn space uniqueness constructiveness timeliness good taste Determination appropri-should exceed four hours Anyone ref us Xateness publication of theae matters must necessity rest solely publisher O ghts presented author should necessarily construed asing work processing other a0 AMA HO AMA officers publisher should note publication avalid reason will lose eligibility fly 4rules-change policy-change idea does necessarily mean specific proposal has beenthe finalsw opresented Contest Board Executive Council appropriate committee such action est 10 one-hour rounds shall be0 responsibility author anyone else interested obtaining official actionflown event 1 6-7 am 2 7-8 am X3 8-9 am 4 9-10 am 5 10-11 am 16cis 11-12 am 7 1-2 pm 8 2-3 pm 9 3-4 pm a10 4-5 pm 530 pmFlyoff Eaeh contes--g TREAT 10015 have prohibitively time consumingtant must make flight first attempt dur 2Team Selection Contests team Se-ing first 20 minutes round WITH RESPECTBob Hisey lection contests have presenting theflight attempt second attempt can type conditions experiencedbe made during remaining time 20 o World Championships Team Fl minute period during other 10 minute great sport often hear ofnals 33 contestants fly relaxed at- period remaining time round w things should aware operate ourmosphere World Championships less 10 minutes0 xequipment safely would like make youthere 90 contestants ex-All timing retrieval will done X o aware something now some care posed confusion distractionsand usu- contestants flying day 0 should taken During recent evening stintally have 20 minutes make flight mmended Schedule 0 4in workshop cutting piece ofdue team obligationsFirst day Wakefield Timers Nordic Re-g w O music wire motor tool cut-off disc Certainly larger number contestants trievers Power o disintegrated happens quite of- Team Finals would beduplicative World Second day Nordic Timers Power Re- n say Big deal what Championships conditions would trievers Wakefield O time different piece lodged also help increase participation program Third day Power Timers Nordic & Wake- 0 field Retrievers Nordic & Wakefield -U a upper lip just below nose stuck 3 Formal Training team selec- days contestant timing re- W 4 O just like arrow Needless say pulled tion finished little preparing trieving will obligated best oout wiped f bloodteams World Championships other possible job Refusal will result x thinking about what ifsthan arrange travel lodging etc Manylosing eligibility compete Finals Oand got little shakey What didnt wearteams particularly Communist Bloc spendMulti-event contestants will exempt glasses tempered what hadconsiderable time World Champion-days fly should volunteer other w 4hit eye would probably writingships result teams pre-duties perhaps extra time processingo Othis article eye red compete consistent high l weight etc need checkedX motor tool wonderful sometimespa X wonder anybody can build model with- speaks type preparation round Spot checking weight etc t However isa tool toy Formal training must initiated expect will done during contest winning 0 have winning teams again models shall checked promptly after 0. should therefore treated respect 4The point dont have pair safetylast roundW Cd glasses should get some much PROPOSAL contestant may may retrieve x both eyes worth This proposal team selection program own model discretion However oReprinted Weak Signal newsletterattempts provide program allow have retrieval duty shall organize of Weak Signals RC Club Toledo OH participants compete equal basis selves such manner able recov 0 4Editor Randy Peebleswithout excessive travel expense yet er models return flight licate World Championships conditionsline short time possibleo Also Finals format will solve contest man-X agement manpower problems provide After team has selec-c PROPOSED adequate equal retrieval models forted following training format shall fol- 0 contestantowed UIflhITThere will single Finals held aFinals date end year team mem- W Trasm O FREE ruwn ILIUU site determined vote eligible finalists bers shall actively correspond exchange ideas x sites submitted screened equipment etc Team managers selected DDAAD5 team selection committee t week January First team meeting o LLLIFIWR rrnuuuiM-Saturday through Wednesday team Sifleet Contestants eligible Finals past managers shall assemble suitable loca OGlen Rock PA team members events theytion five days flying three four 0 team member participants whoevenings critique discussion X proposal approaches problems eligible competed both Xmeeting team member will obligatedCO Othat past present programs have andof previous two Finalsto up-date existing models necessary solve such manner fu- Qualifying eligible per build least new model before g 0 4 ture USA FF Teams will better prepared 0to compete World Championships Aabove can qualify AMA sanctioned next meetingo contest Qualifying Trials time qualify-Second team meetingfive nine daysx summary problems relating past pre-ing fee $2500 Qualifying Times Nordic andThe second team meeting shall held Xsent problemsWakefield 17 mm 1020 sec Power 19site other first sometime late May0 0 1 Declining Interest Few participantsmm 1140 secor early June team managers shall 0. - 4have happy programs over ls Entry Fee $5000/event what-participate concentrated flying critiquew Olast 15 years Since 90-plus participantsever required support team travelto prepare World Championships0 out 250-plus program allowed member must attend train-X Xparticipate Team Finals remaining ls Staff staff shall local mod-ing meetings lose place teamCO 00 160 eventually become disinterested becauseelers others willing serve 1 Con-Funds travel lodging training athey seldom have chance participate intest Director three 3 Event Directors andsessions will come Team SelectionU -w athe Team Finalssix 6 Scorekeepers etc timingFinals entry fees shall adjusted accord- o programs expensive par- processing will done contestantsinglyx ticipanta must fly Qualifying Trialsunder direction Contest Director nd team manager strictly owhich ritual rather true test ofand Event Directorspurpose being team air-picker shall0 performance later same year attend essing Processing voucher duringalso attend training sessions work 4a Semi-Finals participantsthe two days preceding contest sche-with team developing flying procedureW 0means considerable travel followingdule Models checked weighed andand confidence him World Chain-0 year attend Team Finals expen-stamped Rubber motors weighed in-pionships will have power finalX Xsly financially notpounded Towlines measured impoundedgo no go flight Remember 0have three weeks vacation annual-Personnel processing will obtainedNorth Korean air-picker expertise resulted aly have family obligations programs list contestants CD using team winning medals 4w 0 SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX X 72 Model Aviation X SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX c 00 EUEPTDUPThe equipment resulting first itera- really needed help invitation LLLUIEIEV tion might well improvement Current join us As another plane lost o commercial systems go 30-second NEEDLESSLYx CONTEST RULESKen Banksthe casenaive newcomers awayl has said motor runs doubt would continue beTwo things learned Dont chase X 0 ely first flight worlds second ds little like what happenedAnd keep eyes open random a4electric motorglider followed closely byto Free Flight Power TheRCers near fieldw othe worlds first electric motorgilder contestproblem severe engine-pow-Reprinted Aeronur Flyer news-0 now contest activity clearly picking upered models because weight penaltyletter Chula Vista CA Model & RCX XTo have contest must have rulesand es-for carrying additional energy batteriesClub tablishing satisfactory rules never easy Ruleswhile essentially case engine-0 O a-are important making contestpowered models fuel light gets expend-- fair enjoyable also influ-ad Nevertheless common principle isPATTERNW 0 ence aircraft design equipment develop- restricting motor run times does limit RC CLASSES excellent properties RC energy input glider electric R L Hulse cn O glider competition sailpianes case true up point in- 0 suitable competition also very ternal resistence batteries becomes Logic 1 science correct reasoning od sport flying means thedominant factor happens is2 correct reasoning 3 what expected byw Osport flier has wide selection well-devel-substantial energy dissipated battery asthe working cause effect0 oped designs manufacturer has aheat excessive heat bad battery life ge Albright few years ago proposedX Xwide market competition designs also resolution difficulty willa logical workable system steppingC# 00 makes glider contests well-attendednot rules derived first principles butstone classes Novice Masters Few a- ling activities equallydiscovered through experimentation con-can deny logical progression diffi--g 4 blessed Consider Free Flight Power ex- tests have couple suggestions first culty class next Seldom W 0 ample too people recreation permit entry climb same anything perfect last years system x x are attracted idea model airplane altitude motor shut-off time logical workable Owhich climbs vertically under power athere altitude would measured byNow comes 1978 Abandonment logic 0 a-high-RPM expensive very noisy engine allsome sort triangulation either wide-basedThere little correlation difficulty 4of perhaps six seconds glides forgate optical rangefinder lone acontestant graduates Advanced W Oduration enthusiastic competitors abaseline few feet should adequate butclass new Expert/Masters class 0 x demanding presumably rewarding disci- dont know buy reason- good question seems opuns devotion technical detail veryable price should possible home-buildconcerned keeping up complying high does attract large numbers ofone fixed altitude rule gives rela-with FAI rulings well a-w people old-timer movement goodtively little impetus power system develop-being desires AMA members opert reaction problem However isment although would benefit ngly suspect acceptance theo Cworth remembering old-timers whicha good total energy/weight rationew changes good few thatX xmany feel fun fly developed ler idea retain present rulescompete international events rather O under rules greatly different cur- simply permit charging between rounds vast majority participate local 0 a-rent Free Flight Power rules current air-three rounds run round might beregional contests Let us lose sight -g 4craft design engine specific output thetwo-minute precision airplane would pre-fact AMA supported mem- W last consequence using displacement tosumably impounded might also bet-bers primarily USA0 ClX define classes rules compensating ter time duration motor The AMA should put its thought Oby requiring shorter shorter engine runsstops would give maximum freedom toand action good benefit development part beneficialpower system design object being tothe majority its members Has AMA aas much learned about model aircraftconvert energy battery maxi-done relative new Expert/Master w Oaerodynamics structures con-mum altitude gain isjustwhatthesportpattern question logic0 CIsiderable period Free Flight competition wasflier wants too will probably still neces- est changes made basisX Xthe primary motivation developmentsary time motor run order dis-of minor changes pattern com Oof modern model airplane engine en-courage long low-power runs lookingpetition year change deemed0 a-tire field radio control owes much thisfor thermals bus am positive about thisnecessary see no reason wholesale -g 4background Nonetheless Free Flight Power nother suggestion see new FAIchanges recently demonstrated courseW 00 now major segment modelingElectric Motorglider rules March 1978this would require minor changes defi-x So important pay attention 50Model Aviation page 80nision Expert/Master now statCs Orules possible ultimate effects few years electric motorgliderad relative being same end identicalo current approach country elec-contests will continual learning processto FAI a-tric motorgliderW 4 contests substitute aIt important keep mind long- e am upset current rulings Otwo-minute motor run winch tow andterm effects rules develop itbecause am gifted coordination0 run normal sailplane events MB/Astrowill interesting timeand ability others believe thatX XFlight contest January event Reprinted TPG journal TorreyI others like have done injus-Cs Osix-minute max two-minute motorPines Gulls LaJolla CA Editor Al Doigsice suggest minor changes last years0 a-run part six minutes aircraft de-pattern Next year other minor changes-u 4velopment use oversized propsmay considered keep mind logicalW 00 csthis has become too easy eventu3iILtAprogression Novice Mastersx x ral inclination shorten flEL BIBi inted Contacts newsletter 0run time perhaps minute probthe Kansas City RC Association Editor C W 0 lam simply encourages runningReed Ill 4even larger props highercurrents An ,stiu KELP YOURSELFCN a- ---- e Hulses article written 005 7 x 35 prop will run 3-3% mm-STAY AWAKE PEOPLEIis thought last years FAI Pattern0 utes 8 x 4 good about two out awful lot RC sy-would applicable AMA Expert Mas-X Xminutes just matches current eventstems sold local hobby shop andters fliers 1978 subsequently RC Con-Cs 00 presumably pushing limits thedoubtless other stores during Christ-test Board decided last years FAI Pata-motor perhaps batteries terms ofmas season bought bytern would used Expert fliers origi-g 0 0longevity entirely possible prop asthe unwashed innocent Case pointnally voted Masters would use new W Csto drain its battery minute theMilton Ashby pretty Sierra hitABC FAI Pattern makes x motor might survive Furthermore crashed done fellow at- AMA competition rules readers should review oare motors could routinely handle suchtempting fly ARF-complete radiothe Contest Board Procedures printed in0 currents given demand can ax-system brand new doing downthe April 1978 issue starting page 74 Any a4pected appear RC marketat pricethe road bit field having IN-AMA member may submit rules-change pro-w 0The batteries proper cooling will evenCREDIBLY shooed away fieldposal although certain endorsement 0 last reasonably long problem suchby someone must have thinkingrequirements Contest Board mem- X Xa system will get sailplane just high invery clearlybert eventually accept deny such pro- Cs 0 0one minute 05 will get two s out fellow shooee theposals appointed elected AMA repre a-probably higher So task still too easyshooerl acting befuddled innocencesentativesthe district vice-presidents 0 0 Cs SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX X August1978 73
Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/08
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 71, 72, 73
COM PETITIQ14j NE WSLETTEWW ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW NATIONAL COILTEST INFORMATION written entry forms slated distributed about end May Initially entry forms distributed sent requests AMA HQ also entrants last two Nats Any else might thinking entering 1978 National Contest Lake Charles LA July 30-August 6 should immediately write AMA HQ request entry form deadline advance entry postmark date July 3 expecting enter con test site instead advance mail en try form its accompanying information vital complying scheduling require ments entering contest turning Scale models processing models RC transmit ters etc Much information about 1978 Nats al ready has printed various issues Model Aviation Some details concern ing Radio Control events late develop ing however new 1978 formation follows RC Helicopters events Novice Intermediate Ex pert Scale per page 50 1978-79 RC AEROBATICS TEAM PROGRAM Questions Answered Previous team members Dave Brown Mark Radcliff Rhett Miller Ill though automatically qualified team finals Masters Tournament NOT dropped contest standings qualifying purpos es current Team Selection Program counted Masters classen trants determines number can qualify contest irrespective place position previous team mem ber top third placers can qual ify Example 10 Masters entrants first place won previous team member second third fourth place entrants may qualify team finals Previous team members have pay $10 program entry fee must pay team finals entry fee $1 50 Canadians other foreign nationals counted qualification purposes program Example 10 Masters en trants Canadian places first contest has nine entrants program qualification purposes nine en trants three can qualifywhich exam ple would place second third fourth As previously reported program entrant NOT dropped standings qual AMA rule book Also special awards will provided best scratch-built helicopters Novice Intermediate Expert events Scale helicopters will judged site dur ing event prior flying Helicopter events will flown Monday Tuesday July 31 August 1 LARKS Club Field near Sulphur LA first year RC Helicopters official part National Contest RC Pattern Qualification four classes will fly si multaneously intermixed four flight lines class will use special qualifying pattern time limit including engine starts seven minutes Only rounds comple ted flight lines will counted scoring Only attempt permitted per round top 10 qualifiers class will advance Finals Upwind direc tion will determined Flight Line Controller Novice Qualifying Pattern 1 Takeoff up wind 2 Stall Turn upwind 3 Single Immel man upwind 4 Three Inside Loops upwind 5 Straight Inverted Flight downwind 6 ifications purposes qualifies team finals Masters Tournament either contests has entered prior qualifying entered after qualifying others may move up qualification purposes due someone else having qualified Team Selection Program Program Summary AMA members Masters class $5 FAI Stamp may try out three slots US Team 1979 RC Aerobatics World Championships wishing enter program must reg ister AMA HQ pay $10 program entry fee checks payable Academy Model Aeronautics noted entry RC Aerobatics Team Program must done advance entering contests quali fication purposes order allow time transmittal qualification forms entered program may qualify participation Masters Tournament team members will selected finishing top one-third rounded up next highest whole number Mas ters class event must have least five entrants making official flight AMA sanctioned meet held April 29 1978 through December 31 1978 Pre-regis tration Masters Tournament re quired have qualified 45 days advance date place Masters Tournament have yet established accompanied $150 entry fee RULE BOOK ERROR- CL COMBAT first sentence 3393 page 35 1978-79 rule book words line tangle should have deleted accord ance proposal CL-78-36 ac cepted regret error occurred request make correction new rule book--Ron McNally Chairman Con trol Line Contest Board Outside Loop upwind 7 Three Horizontal Rolls downwind 8 Landing upwind Advanced Qualifying Pattern 1 Takeoff upwind 2 Double Stall Turn upwind 3 FourPoint Roll downwind4 ThreeOutside Loops upwind 5 Slow Roll downwind Three side Loops upwind7 Three Horizontal Rolls downwind- 8 Landing upwind Expert Qualifying Pattern 1 Takeoff up wind K10 2 Figure M Half Rolls up wind K15 3 Cuban Eight downwind K 10 4 Double Immelman upwind K10 S Slow Roll downwind K15 6 Three Out side Loops upwind K15 7 Eight-Point Roll downwind K15 8 Top Hat upwind K15 9 Landing upwind K 15 10 5 Master Qualifying Pattern 1 Takeoff up wind K1 ree Reverse Outside Loops upwind K3 3 Reverse Double Immelman downwind K2 4 Top Hat upwind K3 5 Four-Point Roll downwind K4 6 Fig ure M 1/4 Rolls upwind K5 Cuban Eight downwind K2 8 Three-Turn Spin upwind K29 Landing upwind K1 Pattern Finals four classes will fly si multaneously intermixed four flight lines Novice Advanced Expert classes will use respective AMA patterns rules Masters class finals shall consist 14 maneuvers chosen contestant complete list B Flyoff new FAI maneuvers including takeoff landing give maximum total score 450 points Only Figure M may included ma neuvers must executed during unin terrupted flight order listed time model passes front judges maneuver must executed ex cept after takeoff landing case pass may made withouta maneuver being performed competitor may make tempt maneuver during flight Starting time classes shall two 2 minutes contest rules shall Section 37 RC Pattern 1978-79 AMA rule book unless noted otherwise Only rounds completed flight lines will counted Only attempt permitted per round Pylon Racing Formula Quarter Midget aircraft will checked conformity 1978-79 August1978 69 WASHINGTON DC 20005 Nats Info Continued rule book specifications given special NMPRA-type safety inspection during proces sing Pylon aircraft will processed dur ing same time period transmitter pro cessing event schedule entry form Contestants must remain aircraft until processing completed Quarter Midget rules contained 1978-79 AMA rule book will govern event /4-in wide slot will required ex haust extractors Reworked props will per mitted two-mile QM race course will used Heat racing will conducted deter winners event scoring method will accordance AMA rules pertaining Operation Race Scor ing Fl Event Takeoff procedure will determined draw round Hard hats required pilot caller will furnished K&B 500 fuel will furnished As flights possible per contestant will scheduled within total time allotment QM equal opportunity pilots Formula Two days 12 hours qualifi cation rounds will conducted determine best 28 contestants finals fi nalists will determined fastest times posted during qualification rounds Ties 28th place will broken next best time during qualifying minimum five rounds qualifying will conducted weath er permitting Additional qualification rounds will conducted possible within allo cated time event names 28 finalists will posted flight line Friday No seven contestants will permitted frequency finals Contestants will required change fre quency condition occurs will de termined best time Alternate transmitters receivers must processed during regis tration contestants cannot meet re quirements alternates will selected qualifying rounds Handicap judging will conducted 3 pm August 4 designated area will posted ranking system through four will used scale judging will determined event director Em phasis will placed scale fidelity work manship appearance No special consid eration will given black panel lines Threeviews will required Seven rounds heat racing will con ducted during finals determine win ners scoring method will accordance AMA rules pertaining Operation Race Scoring Fl Event Soaring will four competition classes Standard rudder-elevator 100 span less Modified Standard 100 span less number controls Unlimited over 100 span number controls 2-Meter over 7875 wingspan contestant can enter basic class task selected Task IlDuration duration time 7 minutes landing option selected Op tion D Task IlDuration page52 197879 AMA rule book total number entrants may lim ited per frequency late entries will allowed sign frequencies al ready filled Contestants will required fly qualifying round prior actual competi tion 70 Model Aviation NATIONAL CONTEST UNOFFICIAL EVENTS addition 60 official competition events National Contest recent years 65 1978 usually number unofficial events held cooper ation just outside Nats manage ment direction prizes fur nished sponsors Although CN put out call June issue interest ed holding unofficial events supply us details go press CN specific information about four such events follows Control Line AA Stunt Under sponsor ship Cox Hobbies Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Assn PAMPA will run event three AMA age classes Junior Senior Open event probably will flown dur ing afternoon evening Tuesday and/or Wednesday August 1 and/or 2 same rules used last several years will apply same AMA Precision Aerobatics rules except 051 cu maximum engine displacement no builder-ofmodel requirement may ready-to-fly builtup kit completely scratch-built no ap pearance points numbers permis sible AMA maneuver schedule tempt rules apply 008 minimum diameter lines 5-lb pull test details check PAMPA table Nats Control Line Mouse Race Class II Greater Houston CL Modelers Association sponsoring event will run accor ding AMA 1978-79 rules Tuesday Au gust 1 Indoor Manhattan Cabin Under sponsor ship Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Assn event will flown Nats Indoor CONTEST COORDINATORS PaaI L Pe,ney 8 Charlotte 0, A,dover MA 01810 Ii R Sabrina 87-26 88th St Woodhayce Oeena NY 11421 AC Bryan Sartler 29 Waldorf Fl Schenectady NY 12307 RC Fred Blackbar,8 Bloc Spaca In. Coemack NY 11725 Ill Ken Rebe, RD 1 Naeaeh PA 18064 EmlI M Weisenbach 4568W 146th St. Oaseland OH 44135 West AC J Slate 809 Forest Rosa Ace. Lancaster OH 43130 West IV Warren Sanders Jr. 9735 52nd Aye. Colirfe PE MO 20741 AC J Lawrence 12538 Woodstovk Dr Uppe Marlboro MD 20870 V Ban Oeseland 708 coont, crab Tallahorra TN 37388 ACaw 1 OaosJr. 1813S Lalreshore Dr. 8rnrrrghrnAL35216 AC Charlene Fel818 Main 5 SW Nnc Elliogron 5C29809 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Strack RFD 2 Hanrbog Old Lyryre cT 06371 ii Carrol AlIen 2 Aricona Pt Hontingon Sta NY 11746 Ill Rady Klciber 2021 Lakeland Ave. Lakeoaood OH 44107 IV J0 Bayta Jr. 219 Shenandoah Rd. Hanpson VA 23361 V Bonep Jenkins 3112 F Raines Rd. Menryhis TN 38118 VI Chris Matsano 10132 Doaqlass C, Sr Any M063074 VII Phil Klintesorth Jr 315 Ratgers Rd. Rochesrer MI 48063 VIII Mark Valerian 2302 Fomeran Or. Hoostoy TX 77055 IX Position nacant present X Joe Noroross 4836W 123rd St Hasthone CA 90250 XI Ernie Line 16S58 121st Ave SE Renton WA 98055 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I George Higgins PG Boo 482 North Penbrokr MA 02358 II Bill Boss 77-06 289th St Nees Hyde Perk NY 11040 III Laird Javkmn 523 Meadoesbrook St Danids PA 19087 IV Ran MeFdaIIy8118 Barda As. Springfield VA 22152 Mr Dane Henrstraaght PO Boo 171 Mooch Corner SC 29461 VI Bob BareS 133 Rocklord Apt 12 Forest Park IL 80130 VII James Sinton 4941 Wisconsin Aoe. N Nm Hope MN 55428 VIII Charles Anaston3730 Kiestorest Dallas TX 75233 IX Michael TalInran 3014 Enchange Wichita KS 67217 X Pens Brand 3188 Maria Ave. Redondo Beach CA 90277 XI Dan Rsthertord 4705 237th Fl. SF Bothell WA 98011 site Burton Coliseum Monday July 31 2 pm 9 pm concurrent Scale events Register event site Planes will processed before flying per fol lowing MIAMA rules Airframe weight less rubber 4 grams minimum Overall length 20 maximum measured front prop bear ing Fuselage Must support enclose single rubber motor no motor sticks b Must include exceed box 2 x 4 x 2 c Must have windshield 2 sq mini mum area windows side 1 sq minimum areacovered cellophane similar material Prop Solid wood direct drive fixed pitch Wing Unbraced monoplane 4 chord 20 maximum span pro jected Stab 8 maximum span projected 3 maimum chord Landing Gear Ri gid fixed least two wheels 1 minimum diameter must able support plane Flying flights ROGunlimited attempts record five flightsflights less 20 seconds attemptsbest flight counts Covering Except windshield windows paper covering required no film microlite condenser paper okay Free Flight Cargo Sooner Free Flight Society planning sponsor run event accordance regular AMA rules see page 9 1978-79 rule book planned Friday August 4 3 pm until dark Other Unofficial Events Although no spe cific information available press time would indeed seem strange National Free Flight Society does organize co ordinate two unofficial events has done past Typically NFFS has presented FF Rubber Speed recently FF Night Flying have also heard talk no specific information about unofficial events RC Sport Biplanes RC Seaplanes CL Combat CL Old-Timer Stunt frequently VI JinThaoerson 1317 EileeoCollinsoilla 1L62234 AC Ralph Whita Jr. A 1 Boo 324 Neoga IL 62447 VII John Eoern 421 Walnat La. Apple Valley MN 56124 West Wesley Slack 1213 Wall St Port Horon Ml 48060 lEast VIII John Deaton 605 Cvemcrrre St. Fort Worth TX 76102 AC Larry Stanfirld 205 Qoarl Creek Croesley TX 76038 IX 811 Birda 411 Barker Boilding Orrraha NE 68102 AC Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arnada CO 80005 X Myrtle Coad Boo 19 oeser Lake CA 95457 INorthI Lee Polarrsky 258 Iris Aye. Golera CA 93017 ISoothl Xl Don Dodd 3406 Belvidere Aye. SW Sealtle WA 98126 AC Don Millyr 24715 SverrnitLandshorg Rayevydale WA 98051 AC Pylon & Soarrog AC Parrero vd other AC Ac Svarroq AC Pattern Pylvo other AC RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARD ko lazy 483 Fske Sr. Holtrttoo MA 01746 II Joe Frivod 62 Joysart Tert Freehold NJ 07728 Ill Dave Bor 8534 Hoddleslray Cioviorrati OH 45238 IV Frrf V Grey0 12709 Rivhrvond St. Chester VA 23831 V l3hvrr Miller Sr 3039 Lakvtrrore Dr. Tallahassee FL 32303 VI Bob Uvrloravovd 4109 Coovord Oaks Dr St lOvis MG 83128 VII Peter Waters 31219 Kerdall Uvovia Ml 48154 VIII David Hyde 2026 Ovorsanars Lv Oarlard TX 75042 IX Loren Trcrjrllas 3003 S Everort Wichita KS 67217 X bill Northrop Jr 821 W 19th St Costa Mesa CA 92627 Xl Ralph Brookr 3431 5 194th Seatrle WA 98188 SCALE CONTEST BOARD I Richard Sherman 408 River Rd Temsksbaey MA 01876 II Robert Clemens 95 Shorresay Rochetter NY 14612 III Edesard Wisser 1521 Sateemit St. MyKeesport PA 15130 IV Bob Karlsson 2643 Marsh Rd Wileringtoe 06 19810 V Daeid Plart 8940 NW 15th Ft Laoderdale FL 33313 VI Frank Bratty 2808 Pontoon Rd Granir City IL 62040 VII Claada MoColloogh Baa 40 Mantecansa IA 50171 VIII Johnrry Casbare Boo 8039 Ft Worth TX 76112 IX Dean Copalatmd lBllSresard StOmaha NE 68114 X Prank Capan 251 Catnino da las Plores Encininas CA 92024 Xl Earle Moorhead 2758 Vices Fl S. Salem OR 97302 DIRECTORY Bald Pace Balarn Indicates Chairman af Contest Board CONTEST BOAAD COORDINATOAr Don Lisdley 420 Tapale Naparnilla IL 80640 are FF RC Old-Timer unofficial events possibility Nats unofficial event no specific informa tion provided two things can suggest 1 going Nats anyway have room take along model might fit unofficial event 2 write AMA HQ inquire new information known state events interest article writ ten near end May time distributed should subscribers hands approximately July 1 thinking about organizing unofficial events may have finalized plans ANOThER IDEA TO SUPPORT US TEAMS CN section last months issue described two efforts help financially sup port US 1978 World Championships Teams special embroidered CL patch special embroidered Scale patch Income items over costs helps minimize out-ofpocket costs team members An allocation AMA dues pays over-ocean transporta tion World Champs entry fees team members need pay own state-side tra vel costs respective team selection pro gram fees sufficient job Two other itemsare availablepurchase will produce income 1978 CL World Championships Teams decal shown full sizemade lacquer base available either black gold price $100 SOc goes team fund Available either Walter B Perkins 1100 SE 28th St Ocala FL 32670 Dr Laird Jackson 523 Meadowbrook Circle St Davids PA 19087 1978 UNITED STATES WOODVALEI other new item T-shirts like decal arranged Walt Perkins may also ordered either Perkins Jackson Tshirts have same design decal black light blue Hanes first quality cotton T-shirtin mens small medi um large extra large sizes Price $500 $100 going team fund NATIONAL AMA RECORDS AS OF 6/2/18 Indoor AMA Ceiling Cat ROG Stick Paper Stick HLStick ROG Cabin Autogiro Helicopter Ornithopter HL Glider FAI Stick Pen ny p Ia n e Nov Pennyplane Junior 5042 7382 9240 4324 0462 2226 1024 9240 7382 6388 Indoor AMA Ceiling Cat II ROG Stick Paper Stick HL Stick ROG Cabin Autogiro Helicopter Ornithopter HL Glider FAI Stick Pennyplane Nov Pennyplane Junior 5296 15132 18212 1141 8 0550 6208 0300 2104 18210 10 058 8120 Indoor AMA Ceiling Cat Ill ROG Stick Paper Stick HLStick ROG Cabin Autogi ro Helicopter Ornithopter HL Glider FAI Stick Pennyplane Nov Pennyplane Junior 9172 13524 27120 12290 0500 1428 2072 27120 10086 9478 Senior 12 144 14 376 22 56 1 7100 2174 4320 1136 22 561 8580 4220 Senior 11090 19 342 29310 15 422 5202 4478 1302 2326 29310 10 038 Senior 15514 20098 35 540 19 474 6082 3280 2134 35540 13 122 Open 12 100 16008 22216 17 494 4190 10 360 0252 1196 23480 9254 6367 Open 15532 24 160 35084 25198 6328 7318 5152 2228 32400 13 420 10140 Open 21520 27300 50420 30284 8270 8110 1344 2586 42060 15244 11092 Indoor FAI Ceiling Categories ages comb IIIllIV 22470234803240042060 Control Line Endurance /2A Speed Speed B Speed C Speed D Speed Form 40 Jet Speed B Proto Speed B Prof Proto AA Prof Proto FAI Speed NC Class NC Class II NC Profile Junior Senior Open 2:18341 4159 10:0325 10806 14429 16863 16477 n/a 15378 18549 12011 9465 12967 21477 12430 18083 20037 n/a n/a19772 1487016181 2049321118 Junior 74859251 1496314404 33485 25738 2349 Outdoor Free Flight JuniorSenior Elec Power FAI Power736018530 Wakefield1639018030 Coupe dHiver1154010000 HLGlider1056012060 AMA A-iTowline2l09031000 FAI A-i Towline1530 A-2 Towline2400044580 Payload63905420 Cargo5597oz Category Records AA Gas 1AA Gas ROW Gas Gas ROW B Gas B Gas ROW C Gas C Gas ROW o Gas o Gas ROW Rocket Unlim Ribber Unlim Rub ROW Autogiro Ornithopter Helicopter %A Gas AA Gas ROW Gas Gas ROW B Gas B Gas ROW C Gas C Gas ROW o Gas o Gas ROW Rocket Unhim Rubber Unlim Rub ROW Autogiro Ornithopter Helicopter Junior 31090 10200 25000 7530 15270 20000 5530 23280 4460 2360 13240 Senior 31410 12490 47020 11400 26520 8080 12 000 19 550 1220 1350 7160 Category II Records Junior Senior 1601012590 45307520 2145016470 43506540 1136015000 12907270 7170 62 130 3210 2380 6110 5490 26470 3490 0230 6570 Category Ill Records 1AA Gas AA Gas ROW Gas Gas ROW B Gas B Gas ROW C Gas C Gas ROW 0 Gas O Gas ROW Rocket Unlim Rubber Unlim Rub ROW Autogiro Orn ithopter Helicopter Junior 5040 5270 1250 Senior Dont forget embroidered multi-colored patches described last month benefit respective team funds FAI 1978 Control Line patches $100 may ob tained either AMA HQ Dr Laird Jackson address above FAI 1978 Scale patches $150 three $400 may obtained either AMA HQ Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 NATS ENTRY FORM ERROR INDOOR PENNYPLANE Page 4 instructions says Easy B Pennyplane must use paper covering no external bracing structures permitted fuselage motor stick/boom must solid wood built up Thats right Easy B Pennyplane Pennyplane Nats will flown standard AMA rules no restrictions covering brac ing fuselage motor stick/boom construc tion August1978 71 Open 8000 50530 39460 20 190 20000 28250 23080 53460 39000 82oz Open 37250 11140 52120 13 440 74500 12 035 23220 17 31 0 68 540 10570 5210 14 570 Open 18 000 9590 30000 7490 30 000 6270 35580 24000 10 430 66190 9000 4040 8000 Open 9090 6000 2340 X SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX 0 Competition News will present time time constructive thought-provoking ideas orsuitable method perhaps drawing names w 4criticisms AMA rules policies affect competitors issue has two sides CNa hat amount time spent Owill endeavor print viewpoints have submittedwithin limits availablecontestant shall fair consistent cn space uniqueness constructiveness timeliness good taste Determination appropri-should exceed four hours Anyone ref us Xateness publication of theae matters must necessity rest solely publisher O ghts presented author should necessarily construed asing work processing other a0 AMA HO AMA officers publisher should note publication avalid reason will lose eligibility fly 4rules-change policy-change idea does necessarily mean specific proposal has beenthe finalsw opresented Contest Board Executive Council appropriate committee such action est 10 one-hour rounds shall be0 responsibility author anyone else interested obtaining official actionflown event 1 6-7 am 2 7-8 am X3 8-9 am 4 9-10 am 5 10-11 am 16cis 11-12 am 7 1-2 pm 8 2-3 pm 9 3-4 pm a10 4-5 pm 530 pmFlyoff Eaeh contes--g TREAT 10015 have prohibitively time consumingtant must make flight first attempt dur 2Team Selection Contests team Se-ing first 20 minutes round WITH RESPECTBob Hisey lection contests have presenting theflight attempt second attempt can type conditions experiencedbe made during remaining time 20 o World Championships Team Fl minute period during other 10 minute great sport often hear ofnals 33 contestants fly relaxed at- period remaining time round w things should aware operate ourmosphere World Championships less 10 minutes0 xequipment safely would like make youthere 90 contestants ex-All timing retrieval will done X o aware something now some care posed confusion distractionsand usu- contestants flying day 0 should taken During recent evening stintally have 20 minutes make flight mmended Schedule 0 4in workshop cutting piece ofdue team obligationsFirst day Wakefield Timers Nordic Re-g w O music wire motor tool cut-off disc Certainly larger number contestants trievers Power o disintegrated happens quite of- Team Finals would beduplicative World Second day Nordic Timers Power Re- n say Big deal what Championships conditions would trievers Wakefield O time different piece lodged also help increase participation program Third day Power Timers Nordic & Wake- 0 field Retrievers Nordic & Wakefield -U a upper lip just below nose stuck 3 Formal Training team selec- days contestant timing re- W 4 O just like arrow Needless say pulled tion finished little preparing trieving will obligated best oout wiped f bloodteams World Championships other possible job Refusal will result x thinking about what ifsthan arrange travel lodging etc Manylosing eligibility compete Finals Oand got little shakey What didnt wearteams particularly Communist Bloc spendMulti-event contestants will exempt glasses tempered what hadconsiderable time World Champion-days fly should volunteer other w 4hit eye would probably writingships result teams pre-duties perhaps extra time processingo Othis article eye red compete consistent high l weight etc need checkedX motor tool wonderful sometimespa X wonder anybody can build model with- speaks type preparation round Spot checking weight etc t However isa tool toy Formal training must initiated expect will done during contest winning 0 have winning teams again models shall checked promptly after 0. should therefore treated respect 4The point dont have pair safetylast roundW Cd glasses should get some much PROPOSAL contestant may may retrieve x both eyes worth This proposal team selection program own model discretion However oReprinted Weak Signal newsletterattempts provide program allow have retrieval duty shall organize of Weak Signals RC Club Toledo OH participants compete equal basis selves such manner able recov 0 4Editor Randy Peebleswithout excessive travel expense yet er models return flight licate World Championships conditionsline short time possibleo Also Finals format will solve contest man-X agement manpower problems provide After team has selec-c PROPOSED adequate equal retrieval models forted following training format shall fol- 0 contestantowed UIflhITThere will single Finals held aFinals date end year team mem- W Trasm O FREE ruwn ILIUU site determined vote eligible finalists bers shall actively correspond exchange ideas x sites submitted screened equipment etc Team managers selected DDAAD5 team selection committee t week January First team meeting o LLLIFIWR rrnuuuiM-Saturday through Wednesday team Sifleet Contestants eligible Finals past managers shall assemble suitable loca OGlen Rock PA team members events theytion five days flying three four 0 team member participants whoevenings critique discussion X proposal approaches problems eligible competed both Xmeeting team member will obligatedCO Othat past present programs have andof previous two Finalsto up-date existing models necessary solve such manner fu- Qualifying eligible per build least new model before g 0 4 ture USA FF Teams will better prepared 0to compete World Championships Aabove can qualify AMA sanctioned next meetingo contest Qualifying Trials time qualify-Second team meetingfive nine daysx summary problems relating past pre-ing fee $2500 Qualifying Times Nordic andThe second team meeting shall held Xsent problemsWakefield 17 mm 1020 sec Power 19site other first sometime late May0 0 1 Declining Interest Few participantsmm 1140 secor early June team managers shall 0. - 4have happy programs over ls Entry Fee $5000/event what-participate concentrated flying critiquew Olast 15 years Since 90-plus participantsever required support team travelto prepare World Championships0 out 250-plus program allowed member must attend train-X Xparticipate Team Finals remaining ls Staff staff shall local mod-ing meetings lose place teamCO 00 160 eventually become disinterested becauseelers others willing serve 1 Con-Funds travel lodging training athey seldom have chance participate intest Director three 3 Event Directors andsessions will come Team SelectionU -w athe Team Finalssix 6 Scorekeepers etc timingFinals entry fees shall adjusted accord- o programs expensive par- processing will done contestantsinglyx ticipanta must fly Qualifying Trialsunder direction Contest Director nd team manager strictly owhich ritual rather true test ofand Event Directorspurpose being team air-picker shall0 performance later same year attend essing Processing voucher duringalso attend training sessions work 4a Semi-Finals participantsthe two days preceding contest sche-with team developing flying procedureW 0means considerable travel followingdule Models checked weighed andand confidence him World Chain-0 year attend Team Finals expen-stamped Rubber motors weighed in-pionships will have power finalX Xsly financially notpounded Towlines measured impoundedgo no go flight Remember 0have three weeks vacation annual-Personnel processing will obtainedNorth Korean air-picker expertise resulted aly have family obligations programs list contestants CD using team winning medals 4w 0 SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX X 72 Model Aviation X SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX c 00 EUEPTDUPThe equipment resulting first itera- really needed help invitation LLLUIEIEV tion might well improvement Current join us As another plane lost o commercial systems go 30-second NEEDLESSLYx CONTEST RULESKen Banksthe casenaive newcomers awayl has said motor runs doubt would continue beTwo things learned Dont chase X 0 ely first flight worlds second ds little like what happenedAnd keep eyes open random a4electric motorglider followed closely byto Free Flight Power TheRCers near fieldw othe worlds first electric motorgilder contestproblem severe engine-pow-Reprinted Aeronur Flyer news-0 now contest activity clearly picking upered models because weight penaltyletter Chula Vista CA Model & RCX XTo have contest must have rulesand es-for carrying additional energy batteriesClub tablishing satisfactory rules never easy Ruleswhile essentially case engine-0 O a-are important making contestpowered models fuel light gets expend-- fair enjoyable also influ-ad Nevertheless common principle isPATTERNW 0 ence aircraft design equipment develop- restricting motor run times does limit RC CLASSES excellent properties RC energy input glider electric R L Hulse cn O glider competition sailpianes case true up point in- 0 suitable competition also very ternal resistence batteries becomes Logic 1 science correct reasoning od sport flying means thedominant factor happens is2 correct reasoning 3 what expected byw Osport flier has wide selection well-devel-substantial energy dissipated battery asthe working cause effect0 oped designs manufacturer has aheat excessive heat bad battery life ge Albright few years ago proposedX Xwide market competition designs also resolution difficulty willa logical workable system steppingC# 00 makes glider contests well-attendednot rules derived first principles butstone classes Novice Masters Few a- ling activities equallydiscovered through experimentation con-can deny logical progression diffi--g 4 blessed Consider Free Flight Power ex- tests have couple suggestions first culty class next Seldom W 0 ample too people recreation permit entry climb same anything perfect last years system x x are attracted idea model airplane altitude motor shut-off time logical workable Owhich climbs vertically under power athere altitude would measured byNow comes 1978 Abandonment logic 0 a-high-RPM expensive very noisy engine allsome sort triangulation either wide-basedThere little correlation difficulty 4of perhaps six seconds glides forgate optical rangefinder lone acontestant graduates Advanced W Oduration enthusiastic competitors abaseline few feet should adequate butclass new Expert/Masters class 0 x demanding presumably rewarding disci- dont know buy reason- good question seems opuns devotion technical detail veryable price should possible home-buildconcerned keeping up complying high does attract large numbers ofone fixed altitude rule gives rela-with FAI rulings well a-w people old-timer movement goodtively little impetus power system develop-being desires AMA members opert reaction problem However isment although would benefit ngly suspect acceptance theo Cworth remembering old-timers whicha good total energy/weight rationew changes good few thatX xmany feel fun fly developed ler idea retain present rulescompete international events rather O under rules greatly different cur- simply permit charging between rounds vast majority participate local 0 a-rent Free Flight Power rules current air-three rounds run round might beregional contests Let us lose sight -g 4craft design engine specific output thetwo-minute precision airplane would pre-fact AMA supported mem- W last consequence using displacement tosumably impounded might also bet-bers primarily USA0 ClX define classes rules compensating ter time duration motor The AMA should put its thought Oby requiring shorter shorter engine runsstops would give maximum freedom toand action good benefit development part beneficialpower system design object being tothe majority its members Has AMA aas much learned about model aircraftconvert energy battery maxi-done relative new Expert/Master w Oaerodynamics structures con-mum altitude gain isjustwhatthesportpattern question logic0 CIsiderable period Free Flight competition wasflier wants too will probably still neces- est changes made basisX Xthe primary motivation developmentsary time motor run order dis-of minor changes pattern com Oof modern model airplane engine en-courage long low-power runs lookingpetition year change deemed0 a-tire field radio control owes much thisfor thermals bus am positive about thisnecessary see no reason wholesale -g 4background Nonetheless Free Flight Power nother suggestion see new FAIchanges recently demonstrated courseW 00 now major segment modelingElectric Motorglider rules March 1978this would require minor changes defi-x So important pay attention 50Model Aviation page 80nision Expert/Master now statCs Orules possible ultimate effects few years electric motorgliderad relative being same end identicalo current approach country elec-contests will continual learning processto FAI a-tric motorgliderW 4 contests substitute aIt important keep mind long- e am upset current rulings Otwo-minute motor run winch tow andterm effects rules develop itbecause am gifted coordination0 run normal sailplane events MB/Astrowill interesting timeand ability others believe thatX XFlight contest January event Reprinted TPG journal TorreyI others like have done injus-Cs Osix-minute max two-minute motorPines Gulls LaJolla CA Editor Al Doigsice suggest minor changes last years0 a-run part six minutes aircraft de-pattern Next year other minor changes-u 4velopment use oversized propsmay considered keep mind logicalW 00 csthis has become too easy eventu3iILtAprogression Novice Mastersx x ral inclination shorten flEL BIBi inted Contacts newsletter 0run time perhaps minute probthe Kansas City RC Association Editor C W 0 lam simply encourages runningReed Ill 4even larger props highercurrents An ,stiu KELP YOURSELFCN a- ---- e Hulses article written 005 7 x 35 prop will run 3-3% mm-STAY AWAKE PEOPLEIis thought last years FAI Pattern0 utes 8 x 4 good about two out awful lot RC sy-would applicable AMA Expert Mas-X Xminutes just matches current eventstems sold local hobby shop andters fliers 1978 subsequently RC Con-Cs 00 presumably pushing limits thedoubtless other stores during Christ-test Board decided last years FAI Pata-motor perhaps batteries terms ofmas season bought bytern would used Expert fliers origi-g 0 0longevity entirely possible prop asthe unwashed innocent Case pointnally voted Masters would use new W Csto drain its battery minute theMilton Ashby pretty Sierra hitABC FAI Pattern makes x motor might survive Furthermore crashed done fellow at- AMA competition rules readers should review oare motors could routinely handle suchtempting fly ARF-complete radiothe Contest Board Procedures printed in0 currents given demand can ax-system brand new doing downthe April 1978 issue starting page 74 Any a4pected appear RC marketat pricethe road bit field having IN-AMA member may submit rules-change pro-w 0The batteries proper cooling will evenCREDIBLY shooed away fieldposal although certain endorsement 0 last reasonably long problem suchby someone must have thinkingrequirements Contest Board mem- X Xa system will get sailplane just high invery clearlybert eventually accept deny such pro- Cs 0 0one minute 05 will get two s out fellow shooee theposals appointed elected AMA repre a-probably higher So task still too easyshooerl acting befuddled innocencesentativesthe district vice-presidents 0 0 Cs SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX X August1978 73
Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/08
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 71, 72, 73
COM PETITIQ14j NE WSLETTEWW ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW NATIONAL COILTEST INFORMATION written entry forms slated distributed about end May Initially entry forms distributed sent requests AMA HQ also entrants last two Nats Any else might thinking entering 1978 National Contest Lake Charles LA July 30-August 6 should immediately write AMA HQ request entry form deadline advance entry postmark date July 3 expecting enter con test site instead advance mail en try form its accompanying information vital complying scheduling require ments entering contest turning Scale models processing models RC transmit ters etc Much information about 1978 Nats al ready has printed various issues Model Aviation Some details concern ing Radio Control events late develop ing however new 1978 formation follows RC Helicopters events Novice Intermediate Ex pert Scale per page 50 1978-79 RC AEROBATICS TEAM PROGRAM Questions Answered Previous team members Dave Brown Mark Radcliff Rhett Miller Ill though automatically qualified team finals Masters Tournament NOT dropped contest standings qualifying purpos es current Team Selection Program counted Masters classen trants determines number can qualify contest irrespective place position previous team mem ber top third placers can qual ify Example 10 Masters entrants first place won previous team member second third fourth place entrants may qualify team finals Previous team members have pay $10 program entry fee must pay team finals entry fee $1 50 Canadians other foreign nationals counted qualification purposes program Example 10 Masters en trants Canadian places first contest has nine entrants program qualification purposes nine en trants three can qualifywhich exam ple would place second third fourth As previously reported program entrant NOT dropped standings qual AMA rule book Also special awards will provided best scratch-built helicopters Novice Intermediate Expert events Scale helicopters will judged site dur ing event prior flying Helicopter events will flown Monday Tuesday July 31 August 1 LARKS Club Field near Sulphur LA first year RC Helicopters official part National Contest RC Pattern Qualification four classes will fly si multaneously intermixed four flight lines class will use special qualifying pattern time limit including engine starts seven minutes Only rounds comple ted flight lines will counted scoring Only attempt permitted per round top 10 qualifiers class will advance Finals Upwind direc tion will determined Flight Line Controller Novice Qualifying Pattern 1 Takeoff up wind 2 Stall Turn upwind 3 Single Immel man upwind 4 Three Inside Loops upwind 5 Straight Inverted Flight downwind 6 ifications purposes qualifies team finals Masters Tournament either contests has entered prior qualifying entered after qualifying others may move up qualification purposes due someone else having qualified Team Selection Program Program Summary AMA members Masters class $5 FAI Stamp may try out three slots US Team 1979 RC Aerobatics World Championships wishing enter program must reg ister AMA HQ pay $10 program entry fee checks payable Academy Model Aeronautics noted entry RC Aerobatics Team Program must done advance entering contests quali fication purposes order allow time transmittal qualification forms entered program may qualify participation Masters Tournament team members will selected finishing top one-third rounded up next highest whole number Mas ters class event must have least five entrants making official flight AMA sanctioned meet held April 29 1978 through December 31 1978 Pre-regis tration Masters Tournament re quired have qualified 45 days advance date place Masters Tournament have yet established accompanied $150 entry fee RULE BOOK ERROR- CL COMBAT first sentence 3393 page 35 1978-79 rule book words line tangle should have deleted accord ance proposal CL-78-36 ac cepted regret error occurred request make correction new rule book--Ron McNally Chairman Con trol Line Contest Board Outside Loop upwind 7 Three Horizontal Rolls downwind 8 Landing upwind Advanced Qualifying Pattern 1 Takeoff upwind 2 Double Stall Turn upwind 3 FourPoint Roll downwind4 ThreeOutside Loops upwind 5 Slow Roll downwind Three side Loops upwind7 Three Horizontal Rolls downwind- 8 Landing upwind Expert Qualifying Pattern 1 Takeoff up wind K10 2 Figure M Half Rolls up wind K15 3 Cuban Eight downwind K 10 4 Double Immelman upwind K10 S Slow Roll downwind K15 6 Three Out side Loops upwind K15 7 Eight-Point Roll downwind K15 8 Top Hat upwind K15 9 Landing upwind K 15 10 5 Master Qualifying Pattern 1 Takeoff up wind K1 ree Reverse Outside Loops upwind K3 3 Reverse Double Immelman downwind K2 4 Top Hat upwind K3 5 Four-Point Roll downwind K4 6 Fig ure M 1/4 Rolls upwind K5 Cuban Eight downwind K2 8 Three-Turn Spin upwind K29 Landing upwind K1 Pattern Finals four classes will fly si multaneously intermixed four flight lines Novice Advanced Expert classes will use respective AMA patterns rules Masters class finals shall consist 14 maneuvers chosen contestant complete list B Flyoff new FAI maneuvers including takeoff landing give maximum total score 450 points Only Figure M may included ma neuvers must executed during unin terrupted flight order listed time model passes front judges maneuver must executed ex cept after takeoff landing case pass may made withouta maneuver being performed competitor may make tempt maneuver during flight Starting time classes shall two 2 minutes contest rules shall Section 37 RC Pattern 1978-79 AMA rule book unless noted otherwise Only rounds completed flight lines will counted Only attempt permitted per round Pylon Racing Formula Quarter Midget aircraft will checked conformity 1978-79 August1978 69 WASHINGTON DC 20005 Nats Info Continued rule book specifications given special NMPRA-type safety inspection during proces sing Pylon aircraft will processed dur ing same time period transmitter pro cessing event schedule entry form Contestants must remain aircraft until processing completed Quarter Midget rules contained 1978-79 AMA rule book will govern event /4-in wide slot will required ex haust extractors Reworked props will per mitted two-mile QM race course will used Heat racing will conducted deter winners event scoring method will accordance AMA rules pertaining Operation Race Scor ing Fl Event Takeoff procedure will determined draw round Hard hats required pilot caller will furnished K&B 500 fuel will furnished As flights possible per contestant will scheduled within total time allotment QM equal opportunity pilots Formula Two days 12 hours qualifi cation rounds will conducted determine best 28 contestants finals fi nalists will determined fastest times posted during qualification rounds Ties 28th place will broken next best time during qualifying minimum five rounds qualifying will conducted weath er permitting Additional qualification rounds will conducted possible within allo cated time event names 28 finalists will posted flight line Friday No seven contestants will permitted frequency finals Contestants will required change fre quency condition occurs will de termined best time Alternate transmitters receivers must processed during regis tration contestants cannot meet re quirements alternates will selected qualifying rounds Handicap judging will conducted 3 pm August 4 designated area will posted ranking system through four will used scale judging will determined event director Em phasis will placed scale fidelity work manship appearance No special consid eration will given black panel lines Threeviews will required Seven rounds heat racing will con ducted during finals determine win ners scoring method will accordance AMA rules pertaining Operation Race Scoring Fl Event Soaring will four competition classes Standard rudder-elevator 100 span less Modified Standard 100 span less number controls Unlimited over 100 span number controls 2-Meter over 7875 wingspan contestant can enter basic class task selected Task IlDuration duration time 7 minutes landing option selected Op tion D Task IlDuration page52 197879 AMA rule book total number entrants may lim ited per frequency late entries will allowed sign frequencies al ready filled Contestants will required fly qualifying round prior actual competi tion 70 Model Aviation NATIONAL CONTEST UNOFFICIAL EVENTS addition 60 official competition events National Contest recent years 65 1978 usually number unofficial events held cooper ation just outside Nats manage ment direction prizes fur nished sponsors Although CN put out call June issue interest ed holding unofficial events supply us details go press CN specific information about four such events follows Control Line AA Stunt Under sponsor ship Cox Hobbies Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Assn PAMPA will run event three AMA age classes Junior Senior Open event probably will flown dur ing afternoon evening Tuesday and/or Wednesday August 1 and/or 2 same rules used last several years will apply same AMA Precision Aerobatics rules except 051 cu maximum engine displacement no builder-ofmodel requirement may ready-to-fly builtup kit completely scratch-built no ap pearance points numbers permis sible AMA maneuver schedule tempt rules apply 008 minimum diameter lines 5-lb pull test details check PAMPA table Nats Control Line Mouse Race Class II Greater Houston CL Modelers Association sponsoring event will run accor ding AMA 1978-79 rules Tuesday Au gust 1 Indoor Manhattan Cabin Under sponsor ship Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Assn event will flown Nats Indoor CONTEST COORDINATORS PaaI L Pe,ney 8 Charlotte 0, A,dover MA 01810 Ii R Sabrina 87-26 88th St Woodhayce Oeena NY 11421 AC Bryan Sartler 29 Waldorf Fl Schenectady NY 12307 RC Fred Blackbar,8 Bloc Spaca In. Coemack NY 11725 Ill Ken Rebe, RD 1 Naeaeh PA 18064 EmlI M Weisenbach 4568W 146th St. Oaseland OH 44135 West AC J Slate 809 Forest Rosa Ace. Lancaster OH 43130 West IV Warren Sanders Jr. 9735 52nd Aye. Colirfe PE MO 20741 AC J Lawrence 12538 Woodstovk Dr Uppe Marlboro MD 20870 V Ban Oeseland 708 coont, crab Tallahorra TN 37388 ACaw 1 OaosJr. 1813S Lalreshore Dr. 8rnrrrghrnAL35216 AC Charlene Fel818 Main 5 SW Nnc Elliogron 5C29809 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Strack RFD 2 Hanrbog Old Lyryre cT 06371 ii Carrol AlIen 2 Aricona Pt Hontingon Sta NY 11746 Ill Rady Klciber 2021 Lakeland Ave. Lakeoaood OH 44107 IV J0 Bayta Jr. 219 Shenandoah Rd. Hanpson VA 23361 V Bonep Jenkins 3112 F Raines Rd. Menryhis TN 38118 VI Chris Matsano 10132 Doaqlass C, Sr Any M063074 VII Phil Klintesorth Jr 315 Ratgers Rd. Rochesrer MI 48063 VIII Mark Valerian 2302 Fomeran Or. Hoostoy TX 77055 IX Position nacant present X Joe Noroross 4836W 123rd St Hasthone CA 90250 XI Ernie Line 16S58 121st Ave SE Renton WA 98055 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I George Higgins PG Boo 482 North Penbrokr MA 02358 II Bill Boss 77-06 289th St Nees Hyde Perk NY 11040 III Laird Javkmn 523 Meadoesbrook St Danids PA 19087 IV Ran MeFdaIIy8118 Barda As. Springfield VA 22152 Mr Dane Henrstraaght PO Boo 171 Mooch Corner SC 29461 VI Bob BareS 133 Rocklord Apt 12 Forest Park IL 80130 VII James Sinton 4941 Wisconsin Aoe. N Nm Hope MN 55428 VIII Charles Anaston3730 Kiestorest Dallas TX 75233 IX Michael TalInran 3014 Enchange Wichita KS 67217 X Pens Brand 3188 Maria Ave. Redondo Beach CA 90277 XI Dan Rsthertord 4705 237th Fl. SF Bothell WA 98011 site Burton Coliseum Monday July 31 2 pm 9 pm concurrent Scale events Register event site Planes will processed before flying per fol lowing MIAMA rules Airframe weight less rubber 4 grams minimum Overall length 20 maximum measured front prop bear ing Fuselage Must support enclose single rubber motor no motor sticks b Must include exceed box 2 x 4 x 2 c Must have windshield 2 sq mini mum area windows side 1 sq minimum areacovered cellophane similar material Prop Solid wood direct drive fixed pitch Wing Unbraced monoplane 4 chord 20 maximum span pro jected Stab 8 maximum span projected 3 maimum chord Landing Gear Ri gid fixed least two wheels 1 minimum diameter must able support plane Flying flights ROGunlimited attempts record five flightsflights less 20 seconds attemptsbest flight counts Covering Except windshield windows paper covering required no film microlite condenser paper okay Free Flight Cargo Sooner Free Flight Society planning sponsor run event accordance regular AMA rules see page 9 1978-79 rule book planned Friday August 4 3 pm until dark Other Unofficial Events Although no spe cific information available press time would indeed seem strange National Free Flight Society does organize co ordinate two unofficial events has done past Typically NFFS has presented FF Rubber Speed recently FF Night Flying have also heard talk no specific information about unofficial events RC Sport Biplanes RC Seaplanes CL Combat CL Old-Timer Stunt frequently VI JinThaoerson 1317 EileeoCollinsoilla 1L62234 AC Ralph Whita Jr. A 1 Boo 324 Neoga IL 62447 VII John Eoern 421 Walnat La. Apple Valley MN 56124 West Wesley Slack 1213 Wall St Port Horon Ml 48060 lEast VIII John Deaton 605 Cvemcrrre St. Fort Worth TX 76102 AC Larry Stanfirld 205 Qoarl Creek Croesley TX 76038 IX 811 Birda 411 Barker Boilding Orrraha NE 68102 AC Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arnada CO 80005 X Myrtle Coad Boo 19 oeser Lake CA 95457 INorthI Lee Polarrsky 258 Iris Aye. Golera CA 93017 ISoothl Xl Don Dodd 3406 Belvidere Aye. SW Sealtle WA 98126 AC Don Millyr 24715 SverrnitLandshorg Rayevydale WA 98051 AC Pylon & Soarrog AC Parrero vd other AC Ac Svarroq AC Pattern Pylvo other AC RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARD ko lazy 483 Fske Sr. Holtrttoo MA 01746 II Joe Frivod 62 Joysart Tert Freehold NJ 07728 Ill Dave Bor 8534 Hoddleslray Cioviorrati OH 45238 IV Frrf V Grey0 12709 Rivhrvond St. Chester VA 23831 V l3hvrr Miller Sr 3039 Lakvtrrore Dr. Tallahassee FL 32303 VI Bob Uvrloravovd 4109 Coovord Oaks Dr St lOvis MG 83128 VII Peter Waters 31219 Kerdall Uvovia Ml 48154 VIII David Hyde 2026 Ovorsanars Lv Oarlard TX 75042 IX Loren Trcrjrllas 3003 S Everort Wichita KS 67217 X bill Northrop Jr 821 W 19th St Costa Mesa CA 92627 Xl Ralph Brookr 3431 5 194th Seatrle WA 98188 SCALE CONTEST BOARD I Richard Sherman 408 River Rd Temsksbaey MA 01876 II Robert Clemens 95 Shorresay Rochetter NY 14612 III Edesard Wisser 1521 Sateemit St. MyKeesport PA 15130 IV Bob Karlsson 2643 Marsh Rd Wileringtoe 06 19810 V Daeid Plart 8940 NW 15th Ft Laoderdale FL 33313 VI Frank Bratty 2808 Pontoon Rd Granir City IL 62040 VII Claada MoColloogh Baa 40 Mantecansa IA 50171 VIII Johnrry Casbare Boo 8039 Ft Worth TX 76112 IX Dean Copalatmd lBllSresard StOmaha NE 68114 X Prank Capan 251 Catnino da las Plores Encininas CA 92024 Xl Earle Moorhead 2758 Vices Fl S. Salem OR 97302 DIRECTORY Bald Pace Balarn Indicates Chairman af Contest Board CONTEST BOAAD COORDINATOAr Don Lisdley 420 Tapale Naparnilla IL 80640 are FF RC Old-Timer unofficial events possibility Nats unofficial event no specific informa tion provided two things can suggest 1 going Nats anyway have room take along model might fit unofficial event 2 write AMA HQ inquire new information known state events interest article writ ten near end May time distributed should subscribers hands approximately July 1 thinking about organizing unofficial events may have finalized plans ANOThER IDEA TO SUPPORT US TEAMS CN section last months issue described two efforts help financially sup port US 1978 World Championships Teams special embroidered CL patch special embroidered Scale patch Income items over costs helps minimize out-ofpocket costs team members An allocation AMA dues pays over-ocean transporta tion World Champs entry fees team members need pay own state-side tra vel costs respective team selection pro gram fees sufficient job Two other itemsare availablepurchase will produce income 1978 CL World Championships Teams decal shown full sizemade lacquer base available either black gold price $100 SOc goes team fund Available either Walter B Perkins 1100 SE 28th St Ocala FL 32670 Dr Laird Jackson 523 Meadowbrook Circle St Davids PA 19087 1978 UNITED STATES WOODVALEI other new item T-shirts like decal arranged Walt Perkins may also ordered either Perkins Jackson Tshirts have same design decal black light blue Hanes first quality cotton T-shirtin mens small medi um large extra large sizes Price $500 $100 going team fund NATIONAL AMA RECORDS AS OF 6/2/18 Indoor AMA Ceiling Cat ROG Stick Paper Stick HLStick ROG Cabin Autogiro Helicopter Ornithopter HL Glider FAI Stick Pen ny p Ia n e Nov Pennyplane Junior 5042 7382 9240 4324 0462 2226 1024 9240 7382 6388 Indoor AMA Ceiling Cat II ROG Stick Paper Stick HL Stick ROG Cabin Autogiro Helicopter Ornithopter HL Glider FAI Stick Pennyplane Nov Pennyplane Junior 5296 15132 18212 1141 8 0550 6208 0300 2104 18210 10 058 8120 Indoor AMA Ceiling Cat Ill ROG Stick Paper Stick HLStick ROG Cabin Autogi ro Helicopter Ornithopter HL Glider FAI Stick Pennyplane Nov Pennyplane Junior 9172 13524 27120 12290 0500 1428 2072 27120 10086 9478 Senior 12 144 14 376 22 56 1 7100 2174 4320 1136 22 561 8580 4220 Senior 11090 19 342 29310 15 422 5202 4478 1302 2326 29310 10 038 Senior 15514 20098 35 540 19 474 6082 3280 2134 35540 13 122 Open 12 100 16008 22216 17 494 4190 10 360 0252 1196 23480 9254 6367 Open 15532 24 160 35084 25198 6328 7318 5152 2228 32400 13 420 10140 Open 21520 27300 50420 30284 8270 8110 1344 2586 42060 15244 11092 Indoor FAI Ceiling Categories ages comb IIIllIV 22470234803240042060 Control Line Endurance /2A Speed Speed B Speed C Speed D Speed Form 40 Jet Speed B Proto Speed B Prof Proto AA Prof Proto FAI Speed NC Class NC Class II NC Profile Junior Senior Open 2:18341 4159 10:0325 10806 14429 16863 16477 n/a 15378 18549 12011 9465 12967 21477 12430 18083 20037 n/a n/a19772 1487016181 2049321118 Junior 74859251 1496314404 33485 25738 2349 Outdoor Free Flight JuniorSenior Elec Power FAI Power736018530 Wakefield1639018030 Coupe dHiver1154010000 HLGlider1056012060 AMA A-iTowline2l09031000 FAI A-i Towline1530 A-2 Towline2400044580 Payload63905420 Cargo5597oz Category Records AA Gas 1AA Gas ROW Gas Gas ROW B Gas B Gas ROW C Gas C Gas ROW o Gas o Gas ROW Rocket Unlim Ribber Unlim Rub ROW Autogiro Ornithopter Helicopter %A Gas AA Gas ROW Gas Gas ROW B Gas B Gas ROW C Gas C Gas ROW o Gas o Gas ROW Rocket Unhim Rubber Unlim Rub ROW Autogiro Ornithopter Helicopter Junior 31090 10200 25000 7530 15270 20000 5530 23280 4460 2360 13240 Senior 31410 12490 47020 11400 26520 8080 12 000 19 550 1220 1350 7160 Category II Records Junior Senior 1601012590 45307520 2145016470 43506540 1136015000 12907270 7170 62 130 3210 2380 6110 5490 26470 3490 0230 6570 Category Ill Records 1AA Gas AA Gas ROW Gas Gas ROW B Gas B Gas ROW C Gas C Gas ROW 0 Gas O Gas ROW Rocket Unlim Rubber Unlim Rub ROW Autogiro Orn ithopter Helicopter Junior 5040 5270 1250 Senior Dont forget embroidered multi-colored patches described last month benefit respective team funds FAI 1978 Control Line patches $100 may ob tained either AMA HQ Dr Laird Jackson address above FAI 1978 Scale patches $150 three $400 may obtained either AMA HQ Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 NATS ENTRY FORM ERROR INDOOR PENNYPLANE Page 4 instructions says Easy B Pennyplane must use paper covering no external bracing structures permitted fuselage motor stick/boom must solid wood built up Thats right Easy B Pennyplane Pennyplane Nats will flown standard AMA rules no restrictions covering brac ing fuselage motor stick/boom construc tion August1978 71 Open 8000 50530 39460 20 190 20000 28250 23080 53460 39000 82oz Open 37250 11140 52120 13 440 74500 12 035 23220 17 31 0 68 540 10570 5210 14 570 Open 18 000 9590 30000 7490 30 000 6270 35580 24000 10 430 66190 9000 4040 8000 Open 9090 6000 2340 X SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX 0 Competition News will present time time constructive thought-provoking ideas orsuitable method perhaps drawing names w 4criticisms AMA rules policies affect competitors issue has two sides CNa hat amount time spent Owill endeavor print viewpoints have submittedwithin limits availablecontestant shall fair consistent cn space uniqueness constructiveness timeliness good taste Determination appropri-should exceed four hours Anyone ref us Xateness publication of theae matters must necessity rest solely publisher O ghts presented author should necessarily construed asing work processing other a0 AMA HO AMA officers publisher should note publication avalid reason will lose eligibility fly 4rules-change policy-change idea does necessarily mean specific proposal has beenthe finalsw opresented Contest Board Executive Council appropriate committee such action est 10 one-hour rounds shall be0 responsibility author anyone else interested obtaining official actionflown event 1 6-7 am 2 7-8 am X3 8-9 am 4 9-10 am 5 10-11 am 16cis 11-12 am 7 1-2 pm 8 2-3 pm 9 3-4 pm a10 4-5 pm 530 pmFlyoff Eaeh contes--g TREAT 10015 have prohibitively time consumingtant must make flight first attempt dur 2Team Selection Contests team Se-ing first 20 minutes round WITH RESPECTBob Hisey lection contests have presenting theflight attempt second attempt can type conditions experiencedbe made during remaining time 20 o World Championships Team Fl minute period during other 10 minute great sport often hear ofnals 33 contestants fly relaxed at- period remaining time round w things should aware operate ourmosphere World Championships less 10 minutes0 xequipment safely would like make youthere 90 contestants ex-All timing retrieval will done X o aware something now some care posed confusion distractionsand usu- contestants flying day 0 should taken During recent evening stintally have 20 minutes make flight mmended Schedule 0 4in workshop cutting piece ofdue team obligationsFirst day Wakefield Timers Nordic Re-g w O music wire motor tool cut-off disc Certainly larger number contestants trievers Power o disintegrated happens quite of- Team Finals would beduplicative World Second day Nordic Timers Power Re- n say Big deal what Championships conditions would trievers Wakefield O time different piece lodged also help increase participation program Third day Power Timers Nordic & Wake- 0 field Retrievers Nordic & Wakefield -U a upper lip just below nose stuck 3 Formal Training team selec- days contestant timing re- W 4 O just like arrow Needless say pulled tion finished little preparing trieving will obligated best oout wiped f bloodteams World Championships other possible job Refusal will result x thinking about what ifsthan arrange travel lodging etc Manylosing eligibility compete Finals Oand got little shakey What didnt wearteams particularly Communist Bloc spendMulti-event contestants will exempt glasses tempered what hadconsiderable time World Champion-days fly should volunteer other w 4hit eye would probably writingships result teams pre-duties perhaps extra time processingo Othis article eye red compete consistent high l weight etc need checkedX motor tool wonderful sometimespa X wonder anybody can build model with- speaks type preparation round Spot checking weight etc t However isa tool toy Formal training must initiated expect will done during contest winning 0 have winning teams again models shall checked promptly after 0. should therefore treated respect 4The point dont have pair safetylast roundW Cd glasses should get some much PROPOSAL contestant may may retrieve x both eyes worth This proposal team selection program own model discretion However oReprinted Weak Signal newsletterattempts provide program allow have retrieval duty shall organize of Weak Signals RC Club Toledo OH participants compete equal basis selves such manner able recov 0 4Editor Randy Peebleswithout excessive travel expense yet er models return flight licate World Championships conditionsline short time possibleo Also Finals format will solve contest man-X agement manpower problems provide After team has selec-c PROPOSED adequate equal retrieval models forted following training format shall fol- 0 contestantowed UIflhITThere will single Finals held aFinals date end year team mem- W Trasm O FREE ruwn ILIUU site determined vote eligible finalists bers shall actively correspond exchange ideas x sites submitted screened equipment etc Team managers selected DDAAD5 team selection committee t week January First team meeting o LLLIFIWR rrnuuuiM-Saturday through Wednesday team Sifleet Contestants eligible Finals past managers shall assemble suitable loca OGlen Rock PA team members events theytion five days flying three four 0 team member participants whoevenings critique discussion X proposal approaches problems eligible competed both Xmeeting team member will obligatedCO Othat past present programs have andof previous two Finalsto up-date existing models necessary solve such manner fu- Qualifying eligible per build least new model before g 0 4 ture USA FF Teams will better prepared 0to compete World Championships Aabove can qualify AMA sanctioned next meetingo contest Qualifying Trials time qualify-Second team meetingfive nine daysx summary problems relating past pre-ing fee $2500 Qualifying Times Nordic andThe second team meeting shall held Xsent problemsWakefield 17 mm 1020 sec Power 19site other first sometime late May0 0 1 Declining Interest Few participantsmm 1140 secor early June team managers shall 0. - 4have happy programs over ls Entry Fee $5000/event what-participate concentrated flying critiquew Olast 15 years Since 90-plus participantsever required support team travelto prepare World Championships0 out 250-plus program allowed member must attend train-X Xparticipate Team Finals remaining ls Staff staff shall local mod-ing meetings lose place teamCO 00 160 eventually become disinterested becauseelers others willing serve 1 Con-Funds travel lodging training athey seldom have chance participate intest Director three 3 Event Directors andsessions will come Team SelectionU -w athe Team Finalssix 6 Scorekeepers etc timingFinals entry fees shall adjusted accord- o programs expensive par- processing will done contestantsinglyx ticipanta must fly Qualifying Trialsunder direction Contest Director nd team manager strictly owhich ritual rather true test ofand Event Directorspurpose being team air-picker shall0 performance later same year attend essing Processing voucher duringalso attend training sessions work 4a Semi-Finals participantsthe two days preceding contest sche-with team developing flying procedureW 0means considerable travel followingdule Models checked weighed andand confidence him World Chain-0 year attend Team Finals expen-stamped Rubber motors weighed in-pionships will have power finalX Xsly financially notpounded Towlines measured impoundedgo no go flight Remember 0have three weeks vacation annual-Personnel processing will obtainedNorth Korean air-picker expertise resulted aly have family obligations programs list contestants CD using team winning medals 4w 0 SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX X 72 Model Aviation X SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX c 00 EUEPTDUPThe equipment resulting first itera- really needed help invitation LLLUIEIEV tion might well improvement Current join us As another plane lost o commercial systems go 30-second NEEDLESSLYx CONTEST RULESKen Banksthe casenaive newcomers awayl has said motor runs doubt would continue beTwo things learned Dont chase X 0 ely first flight worlds second ds little like what happenedAnd keep eyes open random a4electric motorglider followed closely byto Free Flight Power TheRCers near fieldw othe worlds first electric motorgilder contestproblem severe engine-pow-Reprinted Aeronur Flyer news-0 now contest activity clearly picking upered models because weight penaltyletter Chula Vista CA Model & RCX XTo have contest must have rulesand es-for carrying additional energy batteriesClub tablishing satisfactory rules never easy Ruleswhile essentially case engine-0 O a-are important making contestpowered models fuel light gets expend-- fair enjoyable also influ-ad Nevertheless common principle isPATTERNW 0 ence aircraft design equipment develop- restricting motor run times does limit RC CLASSES excellent properties RC energy input glider electric R L Hulse cn O glider competition sailpianes case true up point in- 0 suitable competition also very ternal resistence batteries becomes Logic 1 science correct reasoning od sport flying means thedominant factor happens is2 correct reasoning 3 what expected byw Osport flier has wide selection well-devel-substantial energy dissipated battery asthe working cause effect0 oped designs manufacturer has aheat excessive heat bad battery life ge Albright few years ago proposedX Xwide market competition designs also resolution difficulty willa logical workable system steppingC# 00 makes glider contests well-attendednot rules derived first principles butstone classes Novice Masters Few a- ling activities equallydiscovered through experimentation con-can deny logical progression diffi--g 4 blessed Consider Free Flight Power ex- tests have couple suggestions first culty class next Seldom W 0 ample too people recreation permit entry climb same anything perfect last years system x x are attracted idea model airplane altitude motor shut-off time logical workable Owhich climbs vertically under power athere altitude would measured byNow comes 1978 Abandonment logic 0 a-high-RPM expensive very noisy engine allsome sort triangulation either wide-basedThere little correlation difficulty 4of perhaps six seconds glides forgate optical rangefinder lone acontestant graduates Advanced W Oduration enthusiastic competitors abaseline few feet should adequate butclass new Expert/Masters class 0 x demanding presumably rewarding disci- dont know buy reason- good question seems opuns devotion technical detail veryable price should possible home-buildconcerned keeping up complying high does attract large numbers ofone fixed altitude rule gives rela-with FAI rulings well a-w people old-timer movement goodtively little impetus power system develop-being desires AMA members opert reaction problem However isment although would benefit ngly suspect acceptance theo Cworth remembering old-timers whicha good total energy/weight rationew changes good few thatX xmany feel fun fly developed ler idea retain present rulescompete international events rather O under rules greatly different cur- simply permit charging between rounds vast majority participate local 0 a-rent Free Flight Power rules current air-three rounds run round might beregional contests Let us lose sight -g 4craft design engine specific output thetwo-minute precision airplane would pre-fact AMA supported mem- W last consequence using displacement tosumably impounded might also bet-bers primarily USA0 ClX define classes rules compensating ter time duration motor The AMA should put its thought Oby requiring shorter shorter engine runsstops would give maximum freedom toand action good benefit development part beneficialpower system design object being tothe majority its members Has AMA aas much learned about model aircraftconvert energy battery maxi-done relative new Expert/Master w Oaerodynamics structures con-mum altitude gain isjustwhatthesportpattern question logic0 CIsiderable period Free Flight competition wasflier wants too will probably still neces- est changes made basisX Xthe primary motivation developmentsary time motor run order dis-of minor changes pattern com Oof modern model airplane engine en-courage long low-power runs lookingpetition year change deemed0 a-tire field radio control owes much thisfor thermals bus am positive about thisnecessary see no reason wholesale -g 4background Nonetheless Free Flight Power nother suggestion see new FAIchanges recently demonstrated courseW 00 now major segment modelingElectric Motorglider rules March 1978this would require minor changes defi-x So important pay attention 50Model Aviation page 80nision Expert/Master now statCs Orules possible ultimate effects few years electric motorgliderad relative being same end identicalo current approach country elec-contests will continual learning processto FAI a-tric motorgliderW 4 contests substitute aIt important keep mind long- e am upset current rulings Otwo-minute motor run winch tow andterm effects rules develop itbecause am gifted coordination0 run normal sailplane events MB/Astrowill interesting timeand ability others believe thatX XFlight contest January event Reprinted TPG journal TorreyI others like have done injus-Cs Osix-minute max two-minute motorPines Gulls LaJolla CA Editor Al Doigsice suggest minor changes last years0 a-run part six minutes aircraft de-pattern Next year other minor changes-u 4velopment use oversized propsmay considered keep mind logicalW 00 csthis has become too easy eventu3iILtAprogression Novice Mastersx x ral inclination shorten flEL BIBi inted Contacts newsletter 0run time perhaps minute probthe Kansas City RC Association Editor C W 0 lam simply encourages runningReed Ill 4even larger props highercurrents An ,stiu KELP YOURSELFCN a- ---- e Hulses article written 005 7 x 35 prop will run 3-3% mm-STAY AWAKE PEOPLEIis thought last years FAI Pattern0 utes 8 x 4 good about two out awful lot RC sy-would applicable AMA Expert Mas-X Xminutes just matches current eventstems sold local hobby shop andters fliers 1978 subsequently RC Con-Cs 00 presumably pushing limits thedoubtless other stores during Christ-test Board decided last years FAI Pata-motor perhaps batteries terms ofmas season bought bytern would used Expert fliers origi-g 0 0longevity entirely possible prop asthe unwashed innocent Case pointnally voted Masters would use new W Csto drain its battery minute theMilton Ashby pretty Sierra hitABC FAI Pattern makes x motor might survive Furthermore crashed done fellow at- AMA competition rules readers should review oare motors could routinely handle suchtempting fly ARF-complete radiothe Contest Board Procedures printed in0 currents given demand can ax-system brand new doing downthe April 1978 issue starting page 74 Any a4pected appear RC marketat pricethe road bit field having IN-AMA member may submit rules-change pro-w 0The batteries proper cooling will evenCREDIBLY shooed away fieldposal although certain endorsement 0 last reasonably long problem suchby someone must have thinkingrequirements Contest Board mem- X Xa system will get sailplane just high invery clearlybert eventually accept deny such pro- Cs 0 0one minute 05 will get two s out fellow shooee theposals appointed elected AMA repre a-probably higher So task still too easyshooerl acting befuddled innocencesentativesthe district vice-presidents 0 0 Cs SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX X August1978 73