COM PETI TWftI NE WSLETTEREW ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS FEW CHANGES TO 1919 NATS Scheduled Lincoln Nebraska July 29 through August 5 1979 National Model Airplane Championships will essentially same 1978 except 1 The main Site Control Line events RC Pattern Pylon Scale will active municipal airport will have nor mal full-scale airline military general avi ation activities going during contest operation will much like 77 Nats Riverside CA Nats used large concrete aircraft parking ramp parallel main runway Lincoln Nats ever will have separation between mod el full-scale flying utilizing former Strategic Air Command property adjacent municipal airfield operation 2 The Free Flight site will include FF Scale events will much further away usual former missile base near Mead NE about 40-minute drive northwest Lincoln use motorbikes model retrieval will permitted site large direction prevailing wind corn sides crosswind dimension about half mile over mile length terrain somewhat rolling patches scrub brush rough grass large con centration trees 3 The auxiliary RC site used RC Helicopter Soaring events city prop erty about seven miles east Lincoln Airport next high school site has short mowed grass maintained Park Depart ment top low hill large enough permit changing sailplane launch direction necessary ample parking 4 The Indoor site downtown Pershing Auditorium within mile Nats dorms about three miles Lincoln Airport ceiling smooth gentle arc about 51 feet high floor space clean smooth about 90 x l84feet Typical stadium seat ing surrounds floor space three sides stage fourth side inside building dimensions above seats about 192 x 232 feet Note This year Indoor schedule will reversed microfilm models being flown July 30 instead Sunday means Hand Launched Gliders Scale Easy B Pennyplane will flown Sunday July 29 5 Other Details a Entry Fees remain same 78 $5 Juniors $10 Seniors $20 Open plus event fees late entry feefor Opens onlyhas increased $50l will fore save mare ever before enter advance mail before July 2 Note basic 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW entry fees event fees refundable no-shows b Trophies will awarded proportion event entries minimum three per event five events least 10 contestants plus trophy additional 10 entries above first 10 three trophies best Juniors Seniors events combined age groups irs Srs win regular event trophies Exception RC Pylon Pattern will have 10 trophies per event Quarter Midget Formula Pattern Novice Advanced Expert Masters Note top three Juniors Seniors Pattern Pylon events will also receive trophies top 10 c Entry Forms will available approxi mately end March sure receiv ing send business size envelope No 10 self-addressed 1 Sc stamp affixed AMA HQ 815 Fifteenth Street NW Wash ington DC 20005 Write Nats front lower left corner d Dorms per night cost will $950 per person two per room $13 single high er has typical some nearby econo motels available about same slightly higher rates Motel 6 Days Inn Reg ular motels Holiday Inn Ramada Inn etc have normal rates about $5 $10 higher Dorms have telephones room individ ual room controlled air conditioning basic linens sheets pillow cases Ample parking Meals available university FLASHI Nats changes approved AMA Executive Council during its January 27 meet ing St Louis Electric Power Free Flight event per AMA rule book has added official schedule Saturday August 4 Control Line Speed Events have re arranged provide four-day schedule follows Monday Formula 40 FAI Class Tuesday AA AA Proto Wed nes day B C Thursday D Jet Plan Early 1979 Nats July 29August 5 Lincoln Nebraska NATS SITE LOCATiON thought/n general way location 1979 National Contest Lincoln Nebraska centrally located AMA member Bill Skelton Warrenton OR looked up gave us some actual figures letter follows pleased see siting com mittee chosen place centrally locat ed Lincoln NE 79 Nats can WASHINGTON DC 20005 hope will give big boost tendance will promote expand interest model aviation Just heck got out handy-dandy U-Haul dial-amile chart selected four cities West Coast four East Coast checking mileage am sending might possibly interest Seattle WA 1648 miles Portland OR 1664 miles San Francisco CA 1664 miles Los Angeles CA 1666 miles Portland ME 1592 miles New York NY 1372 miles Richmond VA 1259 miles Mi ami FL 1740 miles Congratulations Well Done due committee sponsoring group NATS UNOFFICIAL EVENTS Any person group intending hold unofficial event connection years National Contest Lincoln NE July 29-August 5 requested supply details AMA HQ soon possible information needed order 1 determine likely interference proposed un official event official events 2 aid publicizing unofficial event Information should submitted includes date event name event sponsoring organization name address Contest Director special rules event rule book event space require ments event type prizes entry fee applicable Furthermore statement should provided likely effect unof ficial event official events being run concurrently Nats unofficial events must non-in terfering nature official Nats events person group organizing un official event must assume responsibility respects no Nats equipment person nel can provided Unofficial Events Already Planning Terry Rimert Unofficial Events Coordinator National Free Flight So ciety indicates NFFS planning hold coordinate holding follow ing unofficial Nats events Indoor Manhat tan Cabin Indoor Rubber Helicopter Orni thopter AutogiroOutdoor Rubber Speed Outdoor Rubber Helicopter Ornithopter Autogiro FF Electric Power FF Cargo FF P P-30 Rubber Embryo Endurance also ex pects vill unofficial events Old-Timer Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Specific dates events will announced later Note Subsequent avove information FE Liectric Power made official event 1979 Nationals 86 Model Aviation DECEMBER 1 1918 FAI ANNUAL MEETING pages last month told highlights meeting especially pertaining World Championships scheduling election of ficers Federation Aeronautique Inter nationale FAI Committee International Aero Modeling ClAM report details changes FAI competition rules enacted FAI Sporting Code issued just once four years however material changes official book rules cannot enacted until 1983 current 1979 edi tion soon available other hand clarification changes safety changes rules part official book such annex official rules also provisional rules can enacted immediate effect ClAM actions thus grouped according immediate effect effective 1983 EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY FREE FLIGHT Outdoor Gliders Although no action taken meet ing problems noted present linecrossing rules 25 sq din pennant being attached secondary cable sometimes being released before main launch cable points expected FA Bureau officers will issue clarification 1979 Free Flight World Championships meets late March early April Indoor Definition Official Flight Clarify adding italicized words Only flights 60 seconds will considered official flight may terminated physical means within first 60 seconds flight less 60 seconds.. Steering Model Clarified details pro cedure approved follows Add following preface Steering must used avert collision structure building its contents other models Movements model must primarily horizontal plane minimize altitude changes timekeepers opinion models altitude change approaching over one-half meter meter 25 ters altitude whichever larger will warn competitor Continued disregard timekeepers warning will result term inated flight b Add following definition condi tions substitution physically handi capped competitor must arrange substi tute contest officials case poor sight medical doctors affadavit certifying competitors corrected vision no less 20/40 better eye must submit ted permit substitute steerer c Add following clarify re start fouled flight competitor has two minutes following termination fouled flight decide whether restart chooses restart must before next official flight Timing Clarify adding italicized words l comes contact part building its contents other floor translational move ment ceases timekeepers shall continue time flight 10 seconds Should model remain contact build ing contents after 10 seconds timing will cease. RADIO CONTROL Aerobatics Placement Judges Alternate Flight Path Approved recommendations World Championships organizers judges during preliminary rounds will placed po sition three front two hind judge two meters apart dur ing final five judges two rows two met ers apart both cases rearward judges observe through spaces between forward judges judges shall directed discuss maneuvers during flight organizer shall provide alternative flight path 90 degrees preferred flight path used discretion Contest Manager Jury Simple Schedule Approved adding Annex smaller contests use Schedule C flyoff sched ule recommended Thermal Soaring Competitor Helpers Clarify adding italicized words - must make signaling forward Base pilot during flight. Definition Attempt Official Flight Clarify 1 6b substituting itali cized word task First Round Tasks Clarify adding italicized words 21 st round flown shall consist Tasks C Duration Speed discretion organizer either task may flown first scheduled round Any single round Launching Clarify changing last sentence 22ba/3 following means must provided prevent un reeling line during launch Task BDistance Clarify changing 24d following Before beginning working time model must pre sented identification Base After start ing working time model can re leased anywhere field provided happens outside course pilot must stay Base until task completed Task CSpeed Clarify changing 25e following After beginning working time model can released field pilot must remain Base until task completed OHIO FOR RC MASTERS Finalists current RC Aerobatics Team Selection Program have selected Celina OH June 23-24 1979 RC Masters Team Selection Finals vote 31 Ohio site vs 11 Pueblo CO Ohio site proposed Cincinnati Aero modelers Colorado site jointly Pueblo Sky Corral Club Pikes Peak RC Club US team three competitors will selected RC Masters 1979 RC Aerobatics World Championships slated held South Africa Clarify 25g adding italicized words Models have completed task flying course within 4 min utes Slope Soaring complete new set provisional rules approved printed separately issue Pylon Racing change method scoring provisional rules approved fol lows flight model shall timed stopwatch Timing shall commence starting signal given indi vidual model finish model cros ses finishing line competitors time seconds de ducted 200 becomes score round lap counted due pylon cut sideline overflight addition al lap will flown However com petitors time seconds will adjusted up wards 10% before deduction 200 winner contestant ac cumulates points after conclu sion heats Note copy provisional FAI Py lon Racing rules may upon request AMA HQ please include pre-addressed stamped business-size return envelope E lectro-Powered Models Electro-Motorgliders new Schedule Maneuvers provisional-rule models approved follows note full provisional RC Electro-Powered Models rules printed March 1978 issue page 80 two imaginary vertical planes distance 100 meters planes de termine turnlines named Base Base B Base line models launched prolonginent Base stands imaginary gate consisting two poles 3 meters high separated distance 20 meters competitor organizer pro vides flagman Base B two timekeep ers Base Models launched hand time keeping starts model leaves hand competitor helper Before start ing flight competitor has show timekeeper controls motor switching transmitter off eventu ally inverted etc first task 200 seconds al lowed total time pilot can decide himself switch off motor motor off model has fly great est possible number 100-meter laps tween Base Base B turning sig naled flagman Base B timekeepers Base lap earns pilot 20 points Either switching motor end 200 sec period ends counting laps After end first task model must pass 3-meter gate soon possible Passing gate motor off end last 1 00-meter lap allowed Flying through gate right altitude less 3 meters gives 10 points model passes gate time keeper 2 starts watch signaling start second task second task consists duration landing task total time 300 seconds allowed Again pilot can April 1979 87 FAI Meeting Cont decide long will keep motor running gliding time timekeeping starts motor switched off first time 300-second period Gliding time ends either motor switched again model comes stop after landing landing organizer must provide two concentric circles respective ly 30 15 meters diameter Landing large circle gives 15 points landing small circle gives 30 points distances measured center circle nose model rest after landing Helicopters Note copy provisional FAI RC Helicopter rules may upon request AMA HQ please include pre-addressed stamped business-size return envelope Starting Engines Add rule 12 competitor should allowed start en gine allotted place carry fly helicopter ready box can make final adjustments five minutes given start begin starting battery plugged glow plug Rectangular Approach Approved lengthening legs maneuver 20 meters 50 meters equal legs Kfactor Changes Reduce True Loop 139 K4 K2 Increase Double Pirouette 137 K2 K3 Increase True Autorotative Descent Landing 1314 K4to K5 New Optional Maneuvers Approved adding following 1315 Single Pirouette K2 Same Double Pirouette 137 360 degree slow rotation 1316 Stall Turn K2 Same Stall Turn 540 Degree Rotation 138 180 degree pivoting 1317 Shovel K4 altitude approximately 20 meters helicopter starts steep approach pilot standing central helipad facing model helicopter remains hovering just over outside helipad about pilots eye level hovers lateral ly left right flag corner maneuvering square starts half Swiss hovering circle hovers laterally stop over helipad again performs half pirouette regains altitude steeply 1318 lmmelmann K3 Fixed wing like description 1319 Inverted lmmelmann K4 Starts inverted 1320 Belgian Stall Turn K4 Model flies straight level pulls up smoothly un til flying straight up performs half roll Just stops model pivots its yaw axis 180 degrees model recovers dive along opposite side entered maneuver APPROVED FOR THE 1983 FAI SPORTING CODE FF Indoor Collision Rule Modified per itali cized words event collision tween two models flight competitor must choose time span between collision two minutes following term ination flight either retain time flight official time recom mence flight recommenced flight must flown before next official flight CL Aerobatics Execution Maneuvers Eliminate re quirement hand signal prior starting consecutive maneuver RC Thermal Soaring Cancellation Flight Disqualification Add italicized words 177 case hand pulley towing launching de vice except launching cable with out device maximum S cc S grams must thrown Scale Radio Control Engines Change maximum engine displacement 21 10cc single engine 15cc total two engines 20cc total three engines Standoff Scale status rules upgraded provisional official thereby introducing possibility could World Championships such models 1984 complete FAI Standoff Scale rules presently intended 1983 edition FAI Sporting Code printed separately issue however possibility changes made rules before 1983 Sporting Code comes about AUSTRAVA SECOND IN CL TEAM RACE re read o s t red over includ ng Down Under indicated recent message received stating shown Austria second place winner 1978 Team Racing World Championships really should have Australia November 1978 issue Fortunately didnt drop al full results listing December issue MEXICANS & CANADIANS IN US CONTESTS accordance information Mexican Federation Sport Aviation AMA Contest Directors hereby advised Mexican citizen wishes enter model contests USA must have license Federation must also pay $1 fee above entry fee contest must sent AMA along name address contestantthis provides AMA membership duration contest liability protection provided Note Licenses Mexican Federa tion free no penalty involved requirement address Mexicans ap ply Federacion Mexicana de los Deportes Aeros AC Puerto No9 Magdalena Mixhuca Mexico 8 DF Attention Jose Luis Ramirez B President Similarly Canadians must have licenses Model Aeronautic Association Canada MAAC order enter AMA con tests Any must pay Contest Director $1 plus cost MAAC member ship $5 Juniors under 18 january 1 $15 Opens over 18 January 1 money along names addres ses Canadians must sent AMA MAAC fees will forwarded Ca nadian organization $1 fee will re tained AMA reciprocal arrangements neces sary comply Federation Aeronautique nternationale FAI req uirements regarding rights foreign contestants organizations also necessary protect reciprocal insurance coverages countries involved Note AMA has special Foreign Entrants Form Contest Directorsavailable free AMA HQto simplify handling such contestants US REPS AT FAI ClAM MEETING AMA md v dual representat n attendance interests required eight specialists Laird JacksonControl Line Ray HarlanFree Flight Bob WischerScale Ron ChidgeyRC Aerobatics Joe BesharRC Electrics Dan PrussRC Soaring John Burk am RC Helicopters Howard KuhnSpace Models Three others also participated Johnny Clemens attended US voting delegate 3rd vice-president chairman Information Ed ucation Subcommittee AMA Executive Director John Worth attend ed ClAM Secretary Bryant Thompson own expense attended observer Reports US participants follow has acknowledged attendance important US interests progress activity verified reason AMA Executive Council earlier ap proved sending representativesto protect investment international scene its effect US modelers FAI ClAM FIRST VP Johnny Clemens Everything world would chaos establishing stan dards exchange knowledge piece being written onthe way home meet ing world body establishes such standardsin great mutual interest aero modeling Two full days spent 30 countries sitting meetings Committee In88 Model Aviation Richard Weber Bowie MD hes set yet another FAI world record8352 Km/Hr 529 mph powered RC airplanes speed closed circuit flight made modified Top Dawg shown powered Supertigre GiS Basic details FAI world record procedures record categories 1978-79 AMA rule book pages 92-93 ternational Aeromodeling Federation Aeronautique Internationale meetings offices French Aero Club 6 Rue Galilee Paris France FAI offices same building years plenary meeting should classed highly successful both standpoints United States world aeromodeling Basic rule making problem year since FAI freeze rules four years terim years definition clarification ex isting rules procedures attended along safety matters also time bids received awarded world championships international com petitions coming several years accomplishing goals 1978 meeting very well representatively attended over 70 people four cor ners world represented del egates far away South Africa Au stralia New Zealand Japan Egypt outstanding feature 1978 meeting was warmest friendliest gath ering can remember important US-AMA goals rapidly being accomplished being pivotal group break down political geographical barriers Key has very careful choice US representatives establish friendships carry US mes sage US delegation largest ever taken FAI meeting assure modeling interest US represented Perhaps sport Sunday flier wonders represented can say rep resented member US delega tion because development art through competitions pleasure flying 11 AMA members offi cal party worked great dedication protect project flying futures AMA members met official meetings mini-meetings halls restaurants hotels pubs represent indi vidual AMA member overcom ing difficulties language barrier must mention time being typical modelers representatives other countries eager understood Aeromodelers exceptional people worldwide As endorsement representation party elected ClAM fices vote 30 world delegates Mr John Worth re-elected Secretary also probably respected man entire world aeromodeling leadership elected 1st Vice-President four oth ers group elected subcommit tee chairmanships get complete picture represented read reports th&re should obvious world aeromodeling excellent condition under splendid direction US handsome part FAI ClAM FREE FUGHT trip ClAM plenary meeting very rewarding Free Flight interests Following 1978 Indoor World Champion ships became obvious rules could stand cleaning up steering rule need major revision close loophole effectively turns sport kite fly ing steering way up meeting quickly became obvious technical competence special interest areas utmost importance Although delegates observers work very hard technical meetings explore problem areas proposals particularly view fact anyone can submit proposal easy overlook major loophole possibilities unless representative experienced field Things went well technical session until ClAM President arrived empha sized four-year rulesmaking morator ium would strictly enforced clarifications present rules changes sake safety would acceptable vote plenary meeting Fortunately able rewrite steering proposal least close kite flying loophole submitted time vote plenary meeting outcome meeting excellent Free Flight interests Canadian line crossing proposal defeated eliminating potential tactical line crossing flag attachment proposal accepted principle sent subcommittee rewording definitive manner wording complete April bureau meeting AMA can request its inclusion FF World Champs 1979 Taft US indoor proposals adopted proposal time period decision after collision 346 clari fication present rule bu requested its adoption 1983 rules book accepted basis last proposal contest procedures 3413 withdrawn inappropriate rules book want simple possible will includ ed contest organizers guide feel very important have US indoor representation meeting extraordinarily rewarding par ticipate see ClAM works now can begin unify efforts move indoor rules other meaningful directions have facility avoid pitfalls improper procedures Finally striking up number friend ships among Free Flight delegates observ ers feel have laid some very important groundwork future amicable rules nego tiations FAI ClAM CONTROL UNE 1978 ClAM FAI rules meetingplen ary did contain very much interest Control Line competitors Probably significant revelation current rule book will printed until least Spring 79 hope doesnt mean delay start four-year rule change freeze until time will mean rules pro posals may considered changes will generally applicable prior 1983 1984 World Championshipsonly safety Ray Harlan items clarifications existing rules possible world championships over next four years some events Combat example changes sake safety may necessary before 1983 Proposals considered 78 meeting included abolishing hand sig nal Aerobatics passed effect after 1983 awarding two medals Team Race pilot mechanics done now practice passed stipulating minimum size Combat models referred subcommit tee eliminating ground penalty points Combat defeated making Combat pitmen competitors same pilot defeated defining duties Combat jury re ferred Jury Guide Committee Team Race Jury Guide final draft prepared may printed along report Control Line Subcommittee will future schedule open meeting annual ly major Control Line competition years will held World Champs odd years major European championships purpose allow com petitors voice opinion directly committee FAI ClAM SCALE Scale subcommittee consisted nine nations including Mexico Japan Yugo slavia represented previ ously Scale two proposals agenda consideration subcommit tee plenary session first dealt request Austria permit use total engine displacement greater 10cc multi-engine planes Eng lish French committee members pointed out use larger engines contrary national laws make proposal acceptable nations help assure passage through plenary session voting agreed two-engine planes should limited 15cc total two 45 cu three engine planes limited 20cc total three 40 cu four 30 cu surprise proposal accepted comment ClAM previously opposed dis placement greater 10cc second proposal US request approve Standoff Scale rules ficial inclusion world championships competition addition current Scale rules subcommittee discussion agreed Standoff popular na tions except US member felt include Standoff would eventually bring about end FAI Precision Scale Dr Laird vote 8 1 rejection proJackson posal point became evident necessary US have pre sent subcommittee meeting vote acceptance surprising turn events plenary session vote contrary subcommittee recommendations vote went acceptance Standoff Scale world championships event provisional Standoff Scale rules will now come official after two years provided rules now written used Presently FAI Standoff rules specify static scoring flight scoring carry equal weight toward final score Switzer land proposed changed 1/3 static 2/3 flying ratio con cerned about effect would have choice plans competition would favor low wing pattern types able enlist support French German Bob Wischer April 1979 89 FAI RC & CL STANDOFF SCALE RULES OfficialAdopted December 1978 Object promote event flying scale model aircraft static judging sim ple does require detailed expert appraisal model flight program judging ma neuvers/demonstrations same FAI CL RC Scale static judging Kfactors adapted fit flight pro gram produce 5050 balance tween flight static Except 194 documentation 110 static judging FAI CL RC Scale rules apply well following rules Model Requirements Any model resembling particular heavier-than-air man-carrying air craft eligible compete provided accordance General Regulations Model Airplanes Part Sporting Code FAI Builder-Flyer competitor must builder model must pilot Proof Scale prove model re sembles particular prototype some docu mentation required Minimum documentation shall consist published three-view drawing silhouette together maximum three photo graphs prototype selection photos showing aircraft front-view side-view plan-view can re place three-view drawing silhouette oldtimer aircraft no drawings may exist Minimum span three-view documen tation shall 100 mm 394 scoring under color markings color scheme must proved color print photo printed description Profile similar publication ideal proof both outline color scheme no proof scale mater ial accompanies model craftsman ship flight points may awarded Static Judging Static judging shall done minimum distance 3 m 984 ft model Details visible flight dum engines hidden cowlings cockpit inter iors fine surface details consid ered scoring model No measurements taken Static scoring Fidelity scale accuracy outlines General impressionK30 CraftsmanshipK1 5 Color MarkingsK20 Max Total65 Bonus Points Up 50 points bonus may awarded contestant model entered own construction design As proof contestant should include construction drawings scale presentation Final Scoring An unfinished piece business December 1978 CIA M meeting positive determination whether Final Scoring system would per 1976 FAI CL RC Scale rules would sim ply add static flight points per rules effect time FAI Standoff Scale rules originally adopted provi sional whether current rules should apply provide complexity bonus ac cording type aircraft chairman FA Scale Subcommittee pro cess resolving matter present indi cations resolution likely favor complexity bonus applied flight score Judges Guide judges must examine models closer distance 3 meters prior dur ing static judging rule governing Procedure model should presented judges handler could contestant position should marked ground three meter distance line roped off area judges handle should turn model positions requested judges order able compare model drawings photos Tips judges Main requirement Does look like real plane compared photo/drawing 3m distance Judges should confer prior judging review range models presented agree standards used doubts exist benefit should given model er No cockpit detail should considered Proof Scale Minimum documentation shall consist three-view drawing 100 mm minimum span maximum three photos prototype 50 point bonus points contestants own constructional design maximum figure proportion ately less may awarded reworking partial reworking existing design contestant must sign declaration did construction plan personally appealing bonus points Static judging values 0-10 points fidelity scale workmanship Fidelity scale close does model resemble prototype Workmanship has modeler treat ed model use materials Also complexity model subject should considered simple complicated prototype detail see lists below RatingFidelity ScaleWorkmanship SuperiorLooks exactly likeSuperior 9-10the photocraftsman ship com plex subject ExcellentMinor discrep-High degree 7-8ancies hardlyof craftsmannoticeablemanship GoodChanges made Definite at5-6 not detract tempt hide overall effect model re quirements FairSome obvious de-Workmanship 3-4viations anddetracts changesmodel some way PoorGross exaggera-Bad work0-2tions devia-manship tions scale Scale/Wischer Cont English Canadian Mexican committee members defeat proposed rule change committee member asked wheth er Free Flight Scale Control Line Scale being flown countries US England indicated activity Free Flight US Control Line No action taken either events noted Control Line Scale will flown 1980 World Championships Ottawa Canada reinstate provisional Free Flight Scale rules will require proposal placed agenda 1979 plenary session FAI ClAM RC AEROBATICS annual FAI meeting can full sur prises Thats its important US have live on-the-spot representation something unusual develops itoften does no substitute being pre sent views As far RC Aerobatics concerned few surprises year action taken following agenda items 1Noisa have discussions past two three years about best way measure noise level models subcommittee recommended noise rule changed read 136 dB measured two meters would allow easy mea surement made flight line hav ing two-meter rod fastened measuring instrument proposal withdrawn af ter discussion since generally felt kind measurement would unreli able So noise rule remains basically same weve past two years 2 Wing Loading proposal atRon Chidgey tempt reimpose wing loading rule 75 gr/dm2 referred subcommittee time will forgotten air planes get appreciably smaller faster proposal may gain support next year 3 Number Flights Counting Schedule & B proposed best three out four flights count two Schedule two Schedule B defeated rules remain same passed last year ie best flight will added best flight B determine flies finals Schedule C will allow contestant throw-away under set judges providing separate set judges used B anticipated will take care problem wide variations between sets judges 4 Recommended Pattern Smaller Con tests subcommittee recommended addition following statement annex Sporting Code smaller contests use Schedule C recommend ed done because some meet spon sors reluctant run complicat ed three-schedule format discovered another important reason being opportunity get volved early discussion future rules changes People generally flexible 90 Model Aviation early discussions before eventually become polarized aerobatic rules couldnt changed 1979 rules cat egory frozen year before World Championships except reasons safety clarification informal discussions held necessary desirable changes 1981 heard itsaid manytimesthattheA B patterns need little tougher order properly sort out top contenders move finals Also felt some maneuver descriptions still need clarified items will surely taken care next year along unfinished busi ness noise wing loading rules anyone has ideas concerning prob lems please get touch FAI ClAM RC SOARING Last year remember four-year freeze imposed new rules modified include annex allowed certain rules part annex rules could changed two years Basic ally RC Soaring rules included annex pertain tasks fly launching systems methods launch However further stipulation states no rules changes may made year before world championships above mind coupled fact Belgium hosting World Cham pionships 1979 seemed rather futile submit proposalsunless dealt safety November 30 some 70 delegates observers 30 countries met what largest gathering history ClAM plenary meeting broken down several subcommittee technical meetings attempts resolve differences might have cleared up during previous year RC technical committee meetings Before RC committee met 13 interest ed parties 11 countries met discuss RC sailplane proposals Seven persons attendance members members repre sentatives sailplane subcommittee meeting proved fruitful showed sailplane people well-prepared later RC technical meeting However smooth earlier soaring meeting Fathom can youll appreciate some efforts AMA rules became official last ClAMi 977still have printed means some countries still dont have copies rules US have using year! Problems French printer reasons given will early 1979 before official guide out US copies rules based minutes 1977 meetingsince early 1978 able hold complete team selection program have won der Whos first whats second Although earlier mentioned restric tions well known certain proposals made because 1 Some countries didnt have results 1977 2 felt impor tance certain changes should stressed now though would rejected cause next years world championships clause general some wording changed reasons clarification existing rules thus plugging up some holes Some minor changes also made regard safety No changes could made re gard launching line rubber lengths Nordic rules proposals defeated soundly though accepted subcom mittee rules have use success fully 21A years Denmark Norway Sweden Finland basically have same general F3B rules combine tasks B C four-lap cross-wind task still feel soaring can establish set criteria three-task conceptdura tion distance speedand allow organ izers design tasks would make life simpler concerned Some committee members school says t should crossed i dotted avoid protests misunderstandings others feel rules room protests agree latter Dan Pruss side benefit meetings time spent rule book put aside shop talk done over beer oc casion group included Fridolin Fritzone third Austrian team swept continent F3B past summer Mr Fritz samples wing showed construction techniques work highest calibre discussed freely including attempts eventual world speed record Believe have act together influence can already seen other European com petitors copying lines Austrian bird Belgium World Championships will interesting July FAI ClAM RC HEUCOPTERS years Paris trip has best yet establishing contacts learning about good bad points FAI RC Helicopter contest rules Don Chapman RC Helicopter Committee Chairman learned last minute couldnt go went place As wandering about down bar FAI HeadquartersdrinkingaCoke man England saw identification badge reading RC Helicopter Subcommittee introduced himself Pat DuBock British representative RC Helicopters off learned about European helicopter activity him two hours learned year home Pat got together Warren Hitch cox Canada before first technical meeting discuss Belgian proposed changes additions helicopter rules Pat pointed out interna tional helicopter competitions Europe use FAI rules Since world championship events competi tors experts Therefore need simple maneuvers such 180 degree stall turn single pirouette encourage less experienced fliers com pete Pat also explained new Belgian pro posed maneuver called Shovel Now theres steady scale type helicop ters Roughly speaking helicopter de scends steeply nose toward pilot point five meters front him slides left corner maneuver square spot turns 90 degrees left performs half nosein hovering circle around pilot spot turns 90 degrees left slides left point ar rival does half pirouette climbs steeply away desired whole maneuver can done right instead flight path fol lows outline shovel its handle Pat also pointed out hazard horizon tal figure eight pilot liable get clobbered own helicopter during right turn part maneuver will corrected next printing provi sional rules book talked several delegates regard ing qualifications level interest countrys member RC Helicopter Subcommittee found well qualified active Three prospective new committeemen Germany Nether lands England identified Since Don Chapman re-elected RC Helicopter Chair man names will valuable him Incidentally Pat DuBock also nomi nated position came within two votes being elected AMA sent proxy Don thus assuring dele gates US lying down job Pat would surely have elected would have lost time getting new com mittee established lost continuity previous years matters brought before technical committee shortening helicopter speed record course about third present 200 meters told Hubert Bitners comments about flying dot habit sight made turns ends course mem bers very receptive idea Belgian delegate proposed compromise half distance 100 meters 50 meter entry corridors change unfortunately cannot made until next Sporting Code John E printed 1983 Just after meeting Burkam learned new helicopter speed record 68571 km/hr 426 mph set November 1978 Mr Nepereny Czech oslovakia Judging friendships formed re newed between representatives counterparts both East West European countries have no need worry about image FAI/CIAM some thing could accomplished no other way being person FAI ClAM RC ELECTRICS Joe Beshar first experience attending FAI ClAM meeting held Paris November 30 December 1 1978 clearly substantiates value international aeromodeling meetings opportunity countries communicate coordinate propogates un derstanding invaluable essential encourages good fellowship growth principles ideas amongst ternational community aeromodeling re suiting overall progress state art knowledge gains US model aviation enthusiasts through AMA As parallel consider effective United Nations Aeromodeling dedi cation starts will consistent common interest aeromodeling April 1979 91 RC Electrics/Beshar Cont should recognized international cooperation must world defini tion rules competition world records can documented disciplined manner regardless world politics racial back ground Judging comments made various delegates image AMA has developed behalf United States must commended recognized great diplomacy has practiced accomplish goal During committee meetings came realize European countries have ad vanced considerably further US electric powered aeromodeling being practiced greater enthusiasm great er activity resulting advancing state thz art progress evident flying RC Soaring Pattern Pylon events competitively thereby encouraging im provements electromotive components suppliers Switzerland have published model magazine entirely electro motive modeling Modell Flugsport issues 3/76 through 3/78 available Emil Ch Giezendanner Postfach 8335 Hittnau Switzerland FAI ClAM SPACE MODELS Howard R Kuhn meeting ClAM Paris unlike NATO meetings have tended Paris past some cases national policy would override common sense particular field space model ing found complete misunderstanding majority western nations including US delegation role space modeling international aeromodeling sport As former competing aeromodeler am familiar aspects of internation FAI RC SLOPE SOARING RULES Provisional Approved December 1978 1 Definition contest speed event radio controlled slope gliders minimum 4 rounds must flown organizer shall run rounds conditions time permit up maximum 10 rounds 2 Characteristics Radio Controlled Slope Gliders Maximum surface area St 150 din2 Maximum flying mass 5 kg Loading St between 12 75 g/d m radio shall able operate simul taneously other equipment nor mally used spacing allocated RC bands ie 35 Mhz 10 Khz competitor may use two models contest competitor may combine parts models between rounds provided resulting model used flight conforms rules parts have checked before start contest Addition ballast must located ternally model and/or change angles setting allowed Variation geometry area allowed actuated distance radio control 3 Competitor Helpers competitor pilot must operate radio equipment per sonally pilot permitted helper helper assist advise pi lot until model passing Base first time after timed flight com pleted 4 Definition Attempt tempt model has left hands pilot helper 5 Number Attempts pilot has attempt flight An attempt can re peated launching attempt impeded hind ered aborted circumstances beyond con trol pilot duly witnessed offi cial judges b model collides another model flight other impediment pilot blame account c flight judged fault judges 6 Cancellation Flight flight official attempt carried out whateyer re sult obtained flight official gets zero score pilot used model conforming FAI rules b model loses part airborne c helper advised pilot during timed flight d model controlled anyone other pilot e flight carried through f model lands outside assigned landing area g model launched within 1 min ute moment starting order given 7 Organization Starts flights performed round round starting order settled draw accordance radio frequencies used pilot entitled 3 minutes prep aration time moment called ready box After 3 minutes has elapsed starter may give order start After starter has given order start pilot helper launch model within min ute pilot helper launch model hand starting area indicat ed organizer time launch moment model enters speed course must exceed 20 seconds model has entered speed course ie first crossing Base di rection Base B within 20 seconds flight time will commence moment 20 seconds expire model has entered speed course within 20 seconds announced judges 8 Flying Task flying task fly 1000 meters closed speed course mm 75 meters max 100 shortest possible time moment model first crosses Base direction Base B organizers shall possible try ob tain speed course 100 meters 9 Speed Course speed course laid out along edge slope marked both ends 2 clearly visible flags organizer must ensure two turning planes mutually parallel perpendicu lar main direction slope Depending circumstances two planes marked respectively Base Base B Base official starting plane Base Base B official announces passing model ie center gravity sound signal model flying out speed course Furthermore case Base signal announces first time model crossing Base direc tion Base B 1OJudging flights judged two judges have same competitors judges task control flights performed according rules timekeepers ensure right distance flown 11 Scoring result flight stated time seconds tenths seconds obtained pilot purpose calculating result round com petitors result converted way 1000 x P1/PW P1 competitors result PW best result round 12 Classif ication sum competitors round scores will determine position final classification lowest round score competitor will discarded others added obtain final score will determine position final classi ficatio n avoid ties classification concern ing five best scores classification rounds' flown until ties broken possible result discarded round will determine competitors position final classification 13 Organization Contest competi tion must held site suitable slope soaring marking starting landing areas turning planes organizer must take account config uration terrain wind direction 14Changes Any changes flight landing areas may made between flight rounds 15lnterruption round progress must temporarily interrupted wind force unintermittently low 3 in/sec 25 in/sec b direction wind unintermit tently deviates 45 degrees line perpendicular main direction speed course round progress cancelled i interruption lasts 30 min utes ii fewer 50% competitors have able perform task caused mar ginal conditions Without condition un intermittently ie 20 seconds have met thus automatically caused reflights 92 Model Aviation al events told space modeling playing toy rockets tantamount telling RC Scale modeler play ing large toy airplanes dispel feeling toward space modeling began ac tive campaign discussing various aspects space modeling hobby delegates showing pictures 1978 Space Model World Championships held Jambol Bulgaria able generate con siderable interest events personal contact necessary working interna tionally least acquainted dele gates another aeromodeling sport primary purpose attending ClAM meeting insure US proposal 1980 Space Model World Championships held Lakehurst New Jersey September 1980 ap proved meeting November 1978 space modeling majority about 80% nations attending actively entered world championships Eastern European nations have active space modeling programs means special long range planning long time frame required insure minimum par ticipation five nations required consti tute world championships US Canada have active space modeling programs organizations western nations necessary therefore get ap proval US proposal time proper foundation laid US pro posal 1978 championships held Bul garia US team announced US intent host 1980 champion ships during campaigning Bulgaria personal contacts discussions held various members team managers about feasibility US proposal reaction excellent proposal placed ClAM agenda approval approved spacemodels subcommit tee forwarded ClAM approved questions astounded large number very knowledgeable aeromodelers did know about space modeling Space mod eling logical extension aeromodeling powered flight gliding Because lack information western nations about space modeling sport completely dominated Eastern European bloc essential US continue send ex perienced representative meetings leader western interests would dis astrous activity have ClAM ever de-emphasize existence space model ing another international aeromodeling sport Recommendations 1 That US continue send know ledgeable space modeling representative sport continue international aero modeling sport 2 That program initiated inform nations through ClAM various aspects space modeling sport another aeromodeling hobby could take form display models briefings demon strations showing slides movies photo graphs during meetings after meetings set-ups outside meeting room viewed during breaks FLY SAFELY FAI ClAM OBSERVER Bryant Thompson Rantoul IL As observer paid own way Paris nothing say nor did have pay particular attention details pro cedures could spend time watching impressed warmth greetings friendship delegates sembled prior opening initial meeting Individuals seemed flow small group another renewing friendships some cases meeting newcomers Mem bers US delegation seemed first order business nomi nation officers next year Mr Clemens Johnny nominated four top positions ClAM impressed John Worth unanimously nominated secretary clincher privilaged attend ClAM meet ing eight years ago 1970 Since time position US delegation has risen acceptance leadership sat three subcommittee meetings two chaired members US delega tion three Americans present group no doubt got proposals presented expert field Which beats having Pattern proposal explained Helicopter expert evening delegates broke up smaller groups dinner Although time meant social heard lot discussion would best chairman subcommittee rule should should changed second day ClAM met observer sure hard stay awake saw delegates head nodding listening subcommittee chairman pre sent proposals recommendations watching delegates vote pattern came very apparent pattern first delegate votes feelssometimes subcommittee recommended some times against recommendation dele gate voted against proposal US instigated convinced during subcommittee meeting needed nor best interest FAI competition Second delegates didnt vote along party lines US voted some Russian pro posals Russians voted some US proposals think Czechs voted against both recap major impressions 1 Having US participant sub committee meeting provides US delega tion expertise field people ad vise delegate may vote complete knowledge business hand 2 Friendships formed over time allow exchange ideas opinions really effective representative should re main part delegation long pos sible maintain continuity 3 country has vote ap peared vote modeler politician DIRECTORY CONTEST COORDINATORS I Paul L Penney 8 Charlotte Andoner MA 01810 II R Sobrino 87-26 88th St. Woodhanen Owens NY 11421 RC Richard Smith 300 Steko Am. Rochester NY 14818 RC Lawrence Lundy 248 Ontario St. Lockport NY 14094 III Ken Reber RD 1 Nazareth PA 18064 lEast M Waisenbach 4568W 146th St. Cleseland OH 44135 West Iv Warren Sanders Jr 9735 52nd Am. Collage Pk. MD 20741 RC Ed Fitzwater 474 Tudor Dr. Crownsnille MD 21032 V RC Citarlene Fields 818 Main St. SW New Ellington SC 29809 RC Soaring Donna Dais 7409 Atwood Dr. Hwtsndle AL 35802 FF Wallace Johnson 4112 Whita Aos Rd Montgomery AL VI Jim Thomerson 1317 Eileen CoIlInssiIIe IL 62234 RC Ralph White Jr R R 1 Boa 324 Neoga IL 62447 VII John Esert 421 Walnut In, Apple Valley MN 55124 West Wes Slack 12851 Payton Detroit Ml 48224 lEast VIII John Deacon SOB Commerce St. Fort WorthTX 78102 RC Robert J TalIey31 12 Lawrence Am. NederlandTX 77627 IX Bill Bieda 411 Barker Building Omaha NE 68102 RC George Hunter 69625 Lamar St. Littleton CD 80123 X Myrtle Coad Rt Boa 18 Lower Lake CA 98467 INorthI Lee Polansky 258 Irs Am Goleta CA 93017 South Frank Gowns 2241 Noah St Honolulu HI 96816 HI meets XI Don Dodd 3406 Beluidere Am SW Seattle WA 98126 RC Don Miller 24715 Ssenmit-Landsburg Ramnsdale WA 98051 RC Pylon & Soaring RC Pattern other RC CL RC except Soaring Bold Face Belom Indicates Chairman Contest Board 36106 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Struck RFD2 Hamburg Old LymeCT06371 II Bradley Bane 80 Lake Am Lyndonnilla NY 14098 Ill Rudy Klsiber 2021 Lakeland Am Lakawood OH 44107 lv Joe Boyle Jr. 219 Slsenandoalt Rd. Hampton VA 23361 V Bonny Jenkins 31125 Raines Rd. Memphis TN 38118 VI Chris Matuano 8878 Giegee St Johe MO 63114 VII Phil Klintworth Jr 715 Rutgers Rd. Rochester MI 48063 VIII Mark Valerius 2302 Pomeran Dr Houston TX 77058 IX Jerald Murphy 2432 Astron Dr. Colorado Springs CO 80906 X Joe Norcross 215W Santa Ana No21 IA Clovis CA 93812 Xl Ernie Line 16588-121st Am. SE RentonWA 98055 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I Geotge Higgins P0 Boa 482 North Pembroke MA 02358 II Bill Boss 7706 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 III Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St Dasids PA 19087 IV Ron McNally 6118 Barda Ave. Springfield VA 22152 V Dane Hemstraught PO Boa 171 Moncks Corner SC 29461 VI Bob Burnt 5248W School Chicago IL 80641 VII James Sinton 4941 Wisconsin Am N New Hope MN 55428 VIII Wilham R Lee 3522 Tawerisk Ls Missouri CtyTX 77459 IX Michael Tallwan 3014 Eoclange Wichita KS 67217 X Pete Brandt 315S Maria Ave Redondo Beach CA 90277 XI Dan Rutherford 4705 237th P1 SE. Bothell WA 98011 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARD Ed luo 483 Fiske St. Holliston MA 01746 II Joe Friend 62 Joysan Test. Freehold NJ 07728 III Dane Brown 8534 Huddleston Cincinnati OH 48236 IV Fred M Gregg 12709 Richmond St. Chester VA 23831 V 1 Davis Jr 1813S Lakeshore Dr. Birmingham AL 35216 VI Mike Mueller 1531 RenemCirSdsaumburg 1L60193 VII Peter Waters 31219 Kendall Lisonia MI 48154 VIII Win C Thomas 331 SE Rockinood Bartlessille OK 74003 IX Loran Tregellas 3003 S Ewrntt Wichita KS 67217 X Bill Northrop Jr 621 W 19th St. Costa Mesa CA 92627 XI Ralph Brooke 3431 5 194th Seattle WA 98188 SCALE CONTEST BOARD Richard Shonnan 408 River Rd Temksbury MA 01876 II Robert Clemens 95 Sltoreway Dr. Rochester NY 14612 Ill Edward Wissat 1521 Summit St. McKeesport PA 15130 IV Bob Karlsso 2843 Marsh Rd. Wilmington 05 19810 V David Plart 6940 NW 15th Ft Lauderdale FL 33313 VI Bob underwood4l09Concurd Oaks Dr St Lous M063128 VII Claude McCullough Boa 40 Montezuma IA 50171 VIII William H twin 922 SsaOown Lane DasotoTX 75115 IX Dean Copeand 7817 Seward St. Omara NE 68114 X Frank Capan 281 Canrino Se las Flores Encinitas CA 92024 XI Earle Mourlsead 275 S View F S. Salem OR 97302 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tupelo Napereille IL 80540 April 1979 93 X SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX 0 a. Competition News will present time time constructive thought-provoking ideas team exception present criticisms AMA rules end policies affect competitors issue has two sides CN Indoor World Champion Indoor flying like 0 O will endeavor print viewpoints have submittedwithin limits available shooting crap unloaded dice X Ci space uniqueness constructiveness timeliness good taste Determination appropri- hot rolling make point ness publication of matters must necessity rest solely publisher o ghts presented author should necessarily construed asWhen dice come back next roll0 AMA HO AMA officers publisher should note publication hare cold ice dice 4 rules-change policy-change idea does necessarily mean specific proposal has Points incentive fly long- W O presented Contest Board Executive Council appropriate committee such action er attaining 50 minutes Class D 0 Ci responsibility author anyone else interested obtaining official action model past year done X promise fraction point Cf past two World Championships INDOOR TEAM PROGRAM POINTS PRO AND CON contests fOers other countries selected 0Among Indoor fliers interested gaining berth team represent USwithout points have both times trounced two o out three team members moti- d Championships has division two principal groups 1 favoring avation win incentive program involving multiple regional contests andanational team finals points being earned year system two-year rat race0 reglonals carried forward combined points earned finals 2instead year Any modeler keen 0those favoring national team finals best two-flight total determining teamdesire win will intense building fly4 omembers same manner World Champion decideding year order beat competition0 x ause charges have rampant two camps would listen give due con-It interferes team members prepara Xsideration others point view Soapboxis providing opportunity leaders bothtion WICas must also compete forCA 0 Osides present cases debate style representative camp first developed aa place next team also interferes a.presentation pont yew presentations exchanged whichwith team hopeful fliers enjoyment ofU 4flowed rebuttalsother Indoor classes must compete03 O0 other FAI fliers During non-contest fly-X PRORay HarlanIUNManny Radoffing sessions jeopardizes serious FAI team Ohopefuls possible collision 0 1974 after 12 years w thout USIf man s th nk ng s valid pro- likes Penny Plane dicel -g 4team win committee formed thecess must guided logic old ad-Any worthy program should strive pro- 03 Osingular Objective designing program toage truism Indoor times cannot beduce winning teams Times have overwhelm- 0 x develop strongest team US couldcompared different sites Points whichingly Must have maximum participation X field werent trying make three World simply directly derived times Times have Under point systems have lost 0 Champions just pick three high-placing flierswithout fudge factor also cannot com-56% former participants just two trials 0.who could counted make respec-pared other Thus point comparisonIt must nurture newcomers Obviously points 403 Otable showing under extreme pressure offor national position standing invaliddid too restrictive discourag-0 CAWorld Championship competition ittee introduce onesingX X consistency key Last yearconsciousness idea presumptious ons times selection sys-CA oDieter Siebenmann Switzerland told heassertion idea derived realitytam simply stated 1 fliers cannot0 began flying indoors thinking needed onlynot subject rational examination vail-bring points World Championships 2 4 two good flights out six quickly learned dated process reason such idea final should same ultimate test 03 0 O he needed six good ones get two winners should notbeallowedtostayandbesanctified perform necessary 3 points x CA Indoors inherently consistent sport be- undercuts rest ones convictions invalid 14 times maximize participation Ci Ocause flying constraints vagaries ofkills rest ones capacity certain ofo weather rubber Inattention smallanything monoply access enabled -u details fosters inconsistency takes lot ofcommittee alter convictions f Ii-REBUTTALBy Ray HarlanW O practice repeatable Contest pressure ers resultant yes votes fulfilled self- 0 es proficiency righteous committee Successful wants second X X The point system developed attack &@ll Since 1961 US Indoor FAI can first lndoorsitesthe US is problem several distinctly important Teams have Placed first two times never could dominate world competition have 0 ways first time ever performance less second exception In- far fliers other country -g 4from contests other finals counteddoor teams have successful ofneed lot contest savvy03 0 directly towards competitors total scoreall US free flight teams ever no matter what ors need big gamble f Ii-0 attempted eliminate lucky win atselection system used no excuse toers work hard enough overcome NoX finals may have no long-term per-employ invalid point programlother worldwide sport entertains little formance support system combined ts cited method selectingpractice Indoor flying seems a scores regional contests onlythe consistent fliers thirdgreat burden attend couple contests 03 0equitable manner proportion con-ranked man points below 1976year0 CAtests best performance times used di-teammates outfiew wide mar- mond has consistent yearX Xrectly flying anything highest cell-gin won WIC himself pulledbecause willing make sacrificeCA 0ings would futileup other two 8th 9th bootlat least 1400 miles contest hone his0 system encouraged flying dif-strape also give us first place team Othercompetitive skills has learned make 4ferent sites help flier better understandconsistent inconsistencies thismodels perform under conditions has03 O0 CAhis model-power combination crucialWorld Champion 1976 teammate couldheld up contest pressure aspect World Championships training make 1978 team year again dedication point system CA program very demanding having fairly won WIC second man 16th hopes foster cant encouraged o short intervals between contests lot re-and third man 30th 1976 W/Cprogram chooses team just ilding occupied intervals thiswas eligible rules flew 1978two flights Mr Radoff small band 0 added experience forcing fliers im- placing 2nd though could make followers unwilling make effort 0 CA prove weaknesses overcome incon____________________________________________________________[v32][b1994255915600]]X Xsistencies pay careful attention theCA O0 little details spell difference betweenLack consistency under contest pressure winning World Championships a.success failureclearly key defeat British 403 0The effort paid off 1976 US placed fifth ninth eleventh REBUTTALBy Manny Radoff0 CAwon both Team Individual Champion- showed uniformity needed take theX x ships flying under poor conditions team prize away US its singu- Explain downgrade 78 team CA Ogood fortune did repeat itself year lar stellar performanceDomina won Nats Indoor FAI Stick four out0 The program watered down ac- summary point system designed last five years 77 Hulbert voted -g 4 commodate some complainers hard work encourage enhance competitive Most Improved Indoor Flier Richmond 03 0 The finals weighting increased saws qualities requisite champion team pro- won W/C 0 CA rainout second day team chosen vides solid foundation such say Indoors inherently incon Xin five flights rather six oneteams can built Adopting program whichsistent sport because flying constraints 0flight over 35 fifth resultingpicks team two-flight total isthe vagaries weather rubber 0 a.team able retain world titleridiculously risky nation seriously bentdicel 40 0 CA SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX X 94 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/04
Page Numbers: 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94
COM PETI TWftI NE WSLETTEREW ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS FEW CHANGES TO 1919 NATS Scheduled Lincoln Nebraska July 29 through August 5 1979 National Model Airplane Championships will essentially same 1978 except 1 The main Site Control Line events RC Pattern Pylon Scale will active municipal airport will have nor mal full-scale airline military general avi ation activities going during contest operation will much like 77 Nats Riverside CA Nats used large concrete aircraft parking ramp parallel main runway Lincoln Nats ever will have separation between mod el full-scale flying utilizing former Strategic Air Command property adjacent municipal airfield operation 2 The Free Flight site will include FF Scale events will much further away usual former missile base near Mead NE about 40-minute drive northwest Lincoln use motorbikes model retrieval will permitted site large direction prevailing wind corn sides crosswind dimension about half mile over mile length terrain somewhat rolling patches scrub brush rough grass large con centration trees 3 The auxiliary RC site used RC Helicopter Soaring events city prop erty about seven miles east Lincoln Airport next high school site has short mowed grass maintained Park Depart ment top low hill large enough permit changing sailplane launch direction necessary ample parking 4 The Indoor site downtown Pershing Auditorium within mile Nats dorms about three miles Lincoln Airport ceiling smooth gentle arc about 51 feet high floor space clean smooth about 90 x l84feet Typical stadium seat ing surrounds floor space three sides stage fourth side inside building dimensions above seats about 192 x 232 feet Note This year Indoor schedule will reversed microfilm models being flown July 30 instead Sunday means Hand Launched Gliders Scale Easy B Pennyplane will flown Sunday July 29 5 Other Details a Entry Fees remain same 78 $5 Juniors $10 Seniors $20 Open plus event fees late entry feefor Opens onlyhas increased $50l will fore save mare ever before enter advance mail before July 2 Note basic 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW entry fees event fees refundable no-shows b Trophies will awarded proportion event entries minimum three per event five events least 10 contestants plus trophy additional 10 entries above first 10 three trophies best Juniors Seniors events combined age groups irs Srs win regular event trophies Exception RC Pylon Pattern will have 10 trophies per event Quarter Midget Formula Pattern Novice Advanced Expert Masters Note top three Juniors Seniors Pattern Pylon events will also receive trophies top 10 c Entry Forms will available approxi mately end March sure receiv ing send business size envelope No 10 self-addressed 1 Sc stamp affixed AMA HQ 815 Fifteenth Street NW Wash ington DC 20005 Write Nats front lower left corner d Dorms per night cost will $950 per person two per room $13 single high er has typical some nearby econo motels available about same slightly higher rates Motel 6 Days Inn Reg ular motels Holiday Inn Ramada Inn etc have normal rates about $5 $10 higher Dorms have telephones room individ ual room controlled air conditioning basic linens sheets pillow cases Ample parking Meals available university FLASHI Nats changes approved AMA Executive Council during its January 27 meet ing St Louis Electric Power Free Flight event per AMA rule book has added official schedule Saturday August 4 Control Line Speed Events have re arranged provide four-day schedule follows Monday Formula 40 FAI Class Tuesday AA AA Proto Wed nes day B C Thursday D Jet Plan Early 1979 Nats July 29August 5 Lincoln Nebraska NATS SITE LOCATiON thought/n general way location 1979 National Contest Lincoln Nebraska centrally located AMA member Bill Skelton Warrenton OR looked up gave us some actual figures letter follows pleased see siting com mittee chosen place centrally locat ed Lincoln NE 79 Nats can WASHINGTON DC 20005 hope will give big boost tendance will promote expand interest model aviation Just heck got out handy-dandy U-Haul dial-amile chart selected four cities West Coast four East Coast checking mileage am sending might possibly interest Seattle WA 1648 miles Portland OR 1664 miles San Francisco CA 1664 miles Los Angeles CA 1666 miles Portland ME 1592 miles New York NY 1372 miles Richmond VA 1259 miles Mi ami FL 1740 miles Congratulations Well Done due committee sponsoring group NATS UNOFFICIAL EVENTS Any person group intending hold unofficial event connection years National Contest Lincoln NE July 29-August 5 requested supply details AMA HQ soon possible information needed order 1 determine likely interference proposed un official event official events 2 aid publicizing unofficial event Information should submitted includes date event name event sponsoring organization name address Contest Director special rules event rule book event space require ments event type prizes entry fee applicable Furthermore statement should provided likely effect unof ficial event official events being run concurrently Nats unofficial events must non-in terfering nature official Nats events person group organizing un official event must assume responsibility respects no Nats equipment person nel can provided Unofficial Events Already Planning Terry Rimert Unofficial Events Coordinator National Free Flight So ciety indicates NFFS planning hold coordinate holding follow ing unofficial Nats events Indoor Manhat tan Cabin Indoor Rubber Helicopter Orni thopter AutogiroOutdoor Rubber Speed Outdoor Rubber Helicopter Ornithopter Autogiro FF Electric Power FF Cargo FF P P-30 Rubber Embryo Endurance also ex pects vill unofficial events Old-Timer Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Specific dates events will announced later Note Subsequent avove information FE Liectric Power made official event 1979 Nationals 86 Model Aviation DECEMBER 1 1918 FAI ANNUAL MEETING pages last month told highlights meeting especially pertaining World Championships scheduling election of ficers Federation Aeronautique Inter nationale FAI Committee International Aero Modeling ClAM report details changes FAI competition rules enacted FAI Sporting Code issued just once four years however material changes official book rules cannot enacted until 1983 current 1979 edi tion soon available other hand clarification changes safety changes rules part official book such annex official rules also provisional rules can enacted immediate effect ClAM actions thus grouped according immediate effect effective 1983 EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY FREE FLIGHT Outdoor Gliders Although no action taken meet ing problems noted present linecrossing rules 25 sq din pennant being attached secondary cable sometimes being released before main launch cable points expected FA Bureau officers will issue clarification 1979 Free Flight World Championships meets late March early April Indoor Definition Official Flight Clarify adding italicized words Only flights 60 seconds will considered official flight may terminated physical means within first 60 seconds flight less 60 seconds.. Steering Model Clarified details pro cedure approved follows Add following preface Steering must used avert collision structure building its contents other models Movements model must primarily horizontal plane minimize altitude changes timekeepers opinion models altitude change approaching over one-half meter meter 25 ters altitude whichever larger will warn competitor Continued disregard timekeepers warning will result term inated flight b Add following definition condi tions substitution physically handi capped competitor must arrange substi tute contest officials case poor sight medical doctors affadavit certifying competitors corrected vision no less 20/40 better eye must submit ted permit substitute steerer c Add following clarify re start fouled flight competitor has two minutes following termination fouled flight decide whether restart chooses restart must before next official flight Timing Clarify adding italicized words l comes contact part building its contents other floor translational move ment ceases timekeepers shall continue time flight 10 seconds Should model remain contact build ing contents after 10 seconds timing will cease. RADIO CONTROL Aerobatics Placement Judges Alternate Flight Path Approved recommendations World Championships organizers judges during preliminary rounds will placed po sition three front two hind judge two meters apart dur ing final five judges two rows two met ers apart both cases rearward judges observe through spaces between forward judges judges shall directed discuss maneuvers during flight organizer shall provide alternative flight path 90 degrees preferred flight path used discretion Contest Manager Jury Simple Schedule Approved adding Annex smaller contests use Schedule C flyoff sched ule recommended Thermal Soaring Competitor Helpers Clarify adding italicized words - must make signaling forward Base pilot during flight. Definition Attempt Official Flight Clarify 1 6b substituting itali cized word task First Round Tasks Clarify adding italicized words 21 st round flown shall consist Tasks C Duration Speed discretion organizer either task may flown first scheduled round Any single round Launching Clarify changing last sentence 22ba/3 following means must provided prevent un reeling line during launch Task BDistance Clarify changing 24d following Before beginning working time model must pre sented identification Base After start ing working time model can re leased anywhere field provided happens outside course pilot must stay Base until task completed Task CSpeed Clarify changing 25e following After beginning working time model can released field pilot must remain Base until task completed OHIO FOR RC MASTERS Finalists current RC Aerobatics Team Selection Program have selected Celina OH June 23-24 1979 RC Masters Team Selection Finals vote 31 Ohio site vs 11 Pueblo CO Ohio site proposed Cincinnati Aero modelers Colorado site jointly Pueblo Sky Corral Club Pikes Peak RC Club US team three competitors will selected RC Masters 1979 RC Aerobatics World Championships slated held South Africa Clarify 25g adding italicized words Models have completed task flying course within 4 min utes Slope Soaring complete new set provisional rules approved printed separately issue Pylon Racing change method scoring provisional rules approved fol lows flight model shall timed stopwatch Timing shall commence starting signal given indi vidual model finish model cros ses finishing line competitors time seconds de ducted 200 becomes score round lap counted due pylon cut sideline overflight addition al lap will flown However com petitors time seconds will adjusted up wards 10% before deduction 200 winner contestant ac cumulates points after conclu sion heats Note copy provisional FAI Py lon Racing rules may upon request AMA HQ please include pre-addressed stamped business-size return envelope E lectro-Powered Models Electro-Motorgliders new Schedule Maneuvers provisional-rule models approved follows note full provisional RC Electro-Powered Models rules printed March 1978 issue page 80 two imaginary vertical planes distance 100 meters planes de termine turnlines named Base Base B Base line models launched prolonginent Base stands imaginary gate consisting two poles 3 meters high separated distance 20 meters competitor organizer pro vides flagman Base B two timekeep ers Base Models launched hand time keeping starts model leaves hand competitor helper Before start ing flight competitor has show timekeeper controls motor switching transmitter off eventu ally inverted etc first task 200 seconds al lowed total time pilot can decide himself switch off motor motor off model has fly great est possible number 100-meter laps tween Base Base B turning sig naled flagman Base B timekeepers Base lap earns pilot 20 points Either switching motor end 200 sec period ends counting laps After end first task model must pass 3-meter gate soon possible Passing gate motor off end last 1 00-meter lap allowed Flying through gate right altitude less 3 meters gives 10 points model passes gate time keeper 2 starts watch signaling start second task second task consists duration landing task total time 300 seconds allowed Again pilot can April 1979 87 FAI Meeting Cont decide long will keep motor running gliding time timekeeping starts motor switched off first time 300-second period Gliding time ends either motor switched again model comes stop after landing landing organizer must provide two concentric circles respective ly 30 15 meters diameter Landing large circle gives 15 points landing small circle gives 30 points distances measured center circle nose model rest after landing Helicopters Note copy provisional FAI RC Helicopter rules may upon request AMA HQ please include pre-addressed stamped business-size return envelope Starting Engines Add rule 12 competitor should allowed start en gine allotted place carry fly helicopter ready box can make final adjustments five minutes given start begin starting battery plugged glow plug Rectangular Approach Approved lengthening legs maneuver 20 meters 50 meters equal legs Kfactor Changes Reduce True Loop 139 K4 K2 Increase Double Pirouette 137 K2 K3 Increase True Autorotative Descent Landing 1314 K4to K5 New Optional Maneuvers Approved adding following 1315 Single Pirouette K2 Same Double Pirouette 137 360 degree slow rotation 1316 Stall Turn K2 Same Stall Turn 540 Degree Rotation 138 180 degree pivoting 1317 Shovel K4 altitude approximately 20 meters helicopter starts steep approach pilot standing central helipad facing model helicopter remains hovering just over outside helipad about pilots eye level hovers lateral ly left right flag corner maneuvering square starts half Swiss hovering circle hovers laterally stop over helipad again performs half pirouette regains altitude steeply 1318 lmmelmann K3 Fixed wing like description 1319 Inverted lmmelmann K4 Starts inverted 1320 Belgian Stall Turn K4 Model flies straight level pulls up smoothly un til flying straight up performs half roll Just stops model pivots its yaw axis 180 degrees model recovers dive along opposite side entered maneuver APPROVED FOR THE 1983 FAI SPORTING CODE FF Indoor Collision Rule Modified per itali cized words event collision tween two models flight competitor must choose time span between collision two minutes following term ination flight either retain time flight official time recom mence flight recommenced flight must flown before next official flight CL Aerobatics Execution Maneuvers Eliminate re quirement hand signal prior starting consecutive maneuver RC Thermal Soaring Cancellation Flight Disqualification Add italicized words 177 case hand pulley towing launching de vice except launching cable with out device maximum S cc S grams must thrown Scale Radio Control Engines Change maximum engine displacement 21 10cc single engine 15cc total two engines 20cc total three engines Standoff Scale status rules upgraded provisional official thereby introducing possibility could World Championships such models 1984 complete FAI Standoff Scale rules presently intended 1983 edition FAI Sporting Code printed separately issue however possibility changes made rules before 1983 Sporting Code comes about AUSTRAVA SECOND IN CL TEAM RACE re read o s t red over includ ng Down Under indicated recent message received stating shown Austria second place winner 1978 Team Racing World Championships really should have Australia November 1978 issue Fortunately didnt drop al full results listing December issue MEXICANS & CANADIANS IN US CONTESTS accordance information Mexican Federation Sport Aviation AMA Contest Directors hereby advised Mexican citizen wishes enter model contests USA must have license Federation must also pay $1 fee above entry fee contest must sent AMA along name address contestantthis provides AMA membership duration contest liability protection provided Note Licenses Mexican Federa tion free no penalty involved requirement address Mexicans ap ply Federacion Mexicana de los Deportes Aeros AC Puerto No9 Magdalena Mixhuca Mexico 8 DF Attention Jose Luis Ramirez B President Similarly Canadians must have licenses Model Aeronautic Association Canada MAAC order enter AMA con tests Any must pay Contest Director $1 plus cost MAAC member ship $5 Juniors under 18 january 1 $15 Opens over 18 January 1 money along names addres ses Canadians must sent AMA MAAC fees will forwarded Ca nadian organization $1 fee will re tained AMA reciprocal arrangements neces sary comply Federation Aeronautique nternationale FAI req uirements regarding rights foreign contestants organizations also necessary protect reciprocal insurance coverages countries involved Note AMA has special Foreign Entrants Form Contest Directorsavailable free AMA HQto simplify handling such contestants US REPS AT FAI ClAM MEETING AMA md v dual representat n attendance interests required eight specialists Laird JacksonControl Line Ray HarlanFree Flight Bob WischerScale Ron ChidgeyRC Aerobatics Joe BesharRC Electrics Dan PrussRC Soaring John Burk am RC Helicopters Howard KuhnSpace Models Three others also participated Johnny Clemens attended US voting delegate 3rd vice-president chairman Information Ed ucation Subcommittee AMA Executive Director John Worth attend ed ClAM Secretary Bryant Thompson own expense attended observer Reports US participants follow has acknowledged attendance important US interests progress activity verified reason AMA Executive Council earlier ap proved sending representativesto protect investment international scene its effect US modelers FAI ClAM FIRST VP Johnny Clemens Everything world would chaos establishing stan dards exchange knowledge piece being written onthe way home meet ing world body establishes such standardsin great mutual interest aero modeling Two full days spent 30 countries sitting meetings Committee In88 Model Aviation Richard Weber Bowie MD hes set yet another FAI world record8352 Km/Hr 529 mph powered RC airplanes speed closed circuit flight made modified Top Dawg shown powered Supertigre GiS Basic details FAI world record procedures record categories 1978-79 AMA rule book pages 92-93 ternational Aeromodeling Federation Aeronautique Internationale meetings offices French Aero Club 6 Rue Galilee Paris France FAI offices same building years plenary meeting should classed highly successful both standpoints United States world aeromodeling Basic rule making problem year since FAI freeze rules four years terim years definition clarification ex isting rules procedures attended along safety matters also time bids received awarded world championships international com petitions coming several years accomplishing goals 1978 meeting very well representatively attended over 70 people four cor ners world represented del egates far away South Africa Au stralia New Zealand Japan Egypt outstanding feature 1978 meeting was warmest friendliest gath ering can remember important US-AMA goals rapidly being accomplished being pivotal group break down political geographical barriers Key has very careful choice US representatives establish friendships carry US mes sage US delegation largest ever taken FAI meeting assure modeling interest US represented Perhaps sport Sunday flier wonders represented can say rep resented member US delega tion because development art through competitions pleasure flying 11 AMA members offi cal party worked great dedication protect project flying futures AMA members met official meetings mini-meetings halls restaurants hotels pubs represent indi vidual AMA member overcom ing difficulties language barrier must mention time being typical modelers representatives other countries eager understood Aeromodelers exceptional people worldwide As endorsement representation party elected ClAM fices vote 30 world delegates Mr John Worth re-elected Secretary also probably respected man entire world aeromodeling leadership elected 1st Vice-President four oth ers group elected subcommit tee chairmanships get complete picture represented read reports th&re should obvious world aeromodeling excellent condition under splendid direction US handsome part FAI ClAM FREE FUGHT trip ClAM plenary meeting very rewarding Free Flight interests Following 1978 Indoor World Champion ships became obvious rules could stand cleaning up steering rule need major revision close loophole effectively turns sport kite fly ing steering way up meeting quickly became obvious technical competence special interest areas utmost importance Although delegates observers work very hard technical meetings explore problem areas proposals particularly view fact anyone can submit proposal easy overlook major loophole possibilities unless representative experienced field Things went well technical session until ClAM President arrived empha sized four-year rulesmaking morator ium would strictly enforced clarifications present rules changes sake safety would acceptable vote plenary meeting Fortunately able rewrite steering proposal least close kite flying loophole submitted time vote plenary meeting outcome meeting excellent Free Flight interests Canadian line crossing proposal defeated eliminating potential tactical line crossing flag attachment proposal accepted principle sent subcommittee rewording definitive manner wording complete April bureau meeting AMA can request its inclusion FF World Champs 1979 Taft US indoor proposals adopted proposal time period decision after collision 346 clari fication present rule bu requested its adoption 1983 rules book accepted basis last proposal contest procedures 3413 withdrawn inappropriate rules book want simple possible will includ ed contest organizers guide feel very important have US indoor representation meeting extraordinarily rewarding par ticipate see ClAM works now can begin unify efforts move indoor rules other meaningful directions have facility avoid pitfalls improper procedures Finally striking up number friend ships among Free Flight delegates observ ers feel have laid some very important groundwork future amicable rules nego tiations FAI ClAM CONTROL UNE 1978 ClAM FAI rules meetingplen ary did contain very much interest Control Line competitors Probably significant revelation current rule book will printed until least Spring 79 hope doesnt mean delay start four-year rule change freeze until time will mean rules pro posals may considered changes will generally applicable prior 1983 1984 World Championshipsonly safety Ray Harlan items clarifications existing rules possible world championships over next four years some events Combat example changes sake safety may necessary before 1983 Proposals considered 78 meeting included abolishing hand sig nal Aerobatics passed effect after 1983 awarding two medals Team Race pilot mechanics done now practice passed stipulating minimum size Combat models referred subcommit tee eliminating ground penalty points Combat defeated making Combat pitmen competitors same pilot defeated defining duties Combat jury re ferred Jury Guide Committee Team Race Jury Guide final draft prepared may printed along report Control Line Subcommittee will future schedule open meeting annual ly major Control Line competition years will held World Champs odd years major European championships purpose allow com petitors voice opinion directly committee FAI ClAM SCALE Scale subcommittee consisted nine nations including Mexico Japan Yugo slavia represented previ ously Scale two proposals agenda consideration subcommit tee plenary session first dealt request Austria permit use total engine displacement greater 10cc multi-engine planes Eng lish French committee members pointed out use larger engines contrary national laws make proposal acceptable nations help assure passage through plenary session voting agreed two-engine planes should limited 15cc total two 45 cu three engine planes limited 20cc total three 40 cu four 30 cu surprise proposal accepted comment ClAM previously opposed dis placement greater 10cc second proposal US request approve Standoff Scale rules ficial inclusion world championships competition addition current Scale rules subcommittee discussion agreed Standoff popular na tions except US member felt include Standoff would eventually bring about end FAI Precision Scale Dr Laird vote 8 1 rejection proJackson posal point became evident necessary US have pre sent subcommittee meeting vote acceptance surprising turn events plenary session vote contrary subcommittee recommendations vote went acceptance Standoff Scale world championships event provisional Standoff Scale rules will now come official after two years provided rules now written used Presently FAI Standoff rules specify static scoring flight scoring carry equal weight toward final score Switzer land proposed changed 1/3 static 2/3 flying ratio con cerned about effect would have choice plans competition would favor low wing pattern types able enlist support French German Bob Wischer April 1979 89 FAI RC & CL STANDOFF SCALE RULES OfficialAdopted December 1978 Object promote event flying scale model aircraft static judging sim ple does require detailed expert appraisal model flight program judging ma neuvers/demonstrations same FAI CL RC Scale static judging Kfactors adapted fit flight pro gram produce 5050 balance tween flight static Except 194 documentation 110 static judging FAI CL RC Scale rules apply well following rules Model Requirements Any model resembling particular heavier-than-air man-carrying air craft eligible compete provided accordance General Regulations Model Airplanes Part Sporting Code FAI Builder-Flyer competitor must builder model must pilot Proof Scale prove model re sembles particular prototype some docu mentation required Minimum documentation shall consist published three-view drawing silhouette together maximum three photo graphs prototype selection photos showing aircraft front-view side-view plan-view can re place three-view drawing silhouette oldtimer aircraft no drawings may exist Minimum span three-view documen tation shall 100 mm 394 scoring under color markings color scheme must proved color print photo printed description Profile similar publication ideal proof both outline color scheme no proof scale mater ial accompanies model craftsman ship flight points may awarded Static Judging Static judging shall done minimum distance 3 m 984 ft model Details visible flight dum engines hidden cowlings cockpit inter iors fine surface details consid ered scoring model No measurements taken Static scoring Fidelity scale accuracy outlines General impressionK30 CraftsmanshipK1 5 Color MarkingsK20 Max Total65 Bonus Points Up 50 points bonus may awarded contestant model entered own construction design As proof contestant should include construction drawings scale presentation Final Scoring An unfinished piece business December 1978 CIA M meeting positive determination whether Final Scoring system would per 1976 FAI CL RC Scale rules would sim ply add static flight points per rules effect time FAI Standoff Scale rules originally adopted provi sional whether current rules should apply provide complexity bonus ac cording type aircraft chairman FA Scale Subcommittee pro cess resolving matter present indi cations resolution likely favor complexity bonus applied flight score Judges Guide judges must examine models closer distance 3 meters prior dur ing static judging rule governing Procedure model should presented judges handler could contestant position should marked ground three meter distance line roped off area judges handle should turn model positions requested judges order able compare model drawings photos Tips judges Main requirement Does look like real plane compared photo/drawing 3m distance Judges should confer prior judging review range models presented agree standards used doubts exist benefit should given model er No cockpit detail should considered Proof Scale Minimum documentation shall consist three-view drawing 100 mm minimum span maximum three photos prototype 50 point bonus points contestants own constructional design maximum figure proportion ately less may awarded reworking partial reworking existing design contestant must sign declaration did construction plan personally appealing bonus points Static judging values 0-10 points fidelity scale workmanship Fidelity scale close does model resemble prototype Workmanship has modeler treat ed model use materials Also complexity model subject should considered simple complicated prototype detail see lists below RatingFidelity ScaleWorkmanship SuperiorLooks exactly likeSuperior 9-10the photocraftsman ship com plex subject ExcellentMinor discrep-High degree 7-8ancies hardlyof craftsmannoticeablemanship GoodChanges made Definite at5-6 not detract tempt hide overall effect model re quirements FairSome obvious de-Workmanship 3-4viations anddetracts changesmodel some way PoorGross exaggera-Bad work0-2tions devia-manship tions scale Scale/Wischer Cont English Canadian Mexican committee members defeat proposed rule change committee member asked wheth er Free Flight Scale Control Line Scale being flown countries US England indicated activity Free Flight US Control Line No action taken either events noted Control Line Scale will flown 1980 World Championships Ottawa Canada reinstate provisional Free Flight Scale rules will require proposal placed agenda 1979 plenary session FAI ClAM RC AEROBATICS annual FAI meeting can full sur prises Thats its important US have live on-the-spot representation something unusual develops itoften does no substitute being pre sent views As far RC Aerobatics concerned few surprises year action taken following agenda items 1Noisa have discussions past two three years about best way measure noise level models subcommittee recommended noise rule changed read 136 dB measured two meters would allow easy mea surement made flight line hav ing two-meter rod fastened measuring instrument proposal withdrawn af ter discussion since generally felt kind measurement would unreli able So noise rule remains basically same weve past two years 2 Wing Loading proposal atRon Chidgey tempt reimpose wing loading rule 75 gr/dm2 referred subcommittee time will forgotten air planes get appreciably smaller faster proposal may gain support next year 3 Number Flights Counting Schedule & B proposed best three out four flights count two Schedule two Schedule B defeated rules remain same passed last year ie best flight will added best flight B determine flies finals Schedule C will allow contestant throw-away under set judges providing separate set judges used B anticipated will take care problem wide variations between sets judges 4 Recommended Pattern Smaller Con tests subcommittee recommended addition following statement annex Sporting Code smaller contests use Schedule C recommend ed done because some meet spon sors reluctant run complicat ed three-schedule format discovered another important reason being opportunity get volved early discussion future rules changes People generally flexible 90 Model Aviation early discussions before eventually become polarized aerobatic rules couldnt changed 1979 rules cat egory frozen year before World Championships except reasons safety clarification informal discussions held necessary desirable changes 1981 heard itsaid manytimesthattheA B patterns need little tougher order properly sort out top contenders move finals Also felt some maneuver descriptions still need clarified items will surely taken care next year along unfinished busi ness noise wing loading rules anyone has ideas concerning prob lems please get touch FAI ClAM RC SOARING Last year remember four-year freeze imposed new rules modified include annex allowed certain rules part annex rules could changed two years Basic ally RC Soaring rules included annex pertain tasks fly launching systems methods launch However further stipulation states no rules changes may made year before world championships above mind coupled fact Belgium hosting World Cham pionships 1979 seemed rather futile submit proposalsunless dealt safety November 30 some 70 delegates observers 30 countries met what largest gathering history ClAM plenary meeting broken down several subcommittee technical meetings attempts resolve differences might have cleared up during previous year RC technical committee meetings Before RC committee met 13 interest ed parties 11 countries met discuss RC sailplane proposals Seven persons attendance members members repre sentatives sailplane subcommittee meeting proved fruitful showed sailplane people well-prepared later RC technical meeting However smooth earlier soaring meeting Fathom can youll appreciate some efforts AMA rules became official last ClAMi 977still have printed means some countries still dont have copies rules US have using year! Problems French printer reasons given will early 1979 before official guide out US copies rules based minutes 1977 meetingsince early 1978 able hold complete team selection program have won der Whos first whats second Although earlier mentioned restric tions well known certain proposals made because 1 Some countries didnt have results 1977 2 felt impor tance certain changes should stressed now though would rejected cause next years world championships clause general some wording changed reasons clarification existing rules thus plugging up some holes Some minor changes also made regard safety No changes could made re gard launching line rubber lengths Nordic rules proposals defeated soundly though accepted subcom mittee rules have use success fully 21A years Denmark Norway Sweden Finland basically have same general F3B rules combine tasks B C four-lap cross-wind task still feel soaring can establish set criteria three-task conceptdura tion distance speedand allow organ izers design tasks would make life simpler concerned Some committee members school says t should crossed i dotted avoid protests misunderstandings others feel rules room protests agree latter Dan Pruss side benefit meetings time spent rule book put aside shop talk done over beer oc casion group included Fridolin Fritzone third Austrian team swept continent F3B past summer Mr Fritz samples wing showed construction techniques work highest calibre discussed freely including attempts eventual world speed record Believe have act together influence can already seen other European com petitors copying lines Austrian bird Belgium World Championships will interesting July FAI ClAM RC HEUCOPTERS years Paris trip has best yet establishing contacts learning about good bad points FAI RC Helicopter contest rules Don Chapman RC Helicopter Committee Chairman learned last minute couldnt go went place As wandering about down bar FAI HeadquartersdrinkingaCoke man England saw identification badge reading RC Helicopter Subcommittee introduced himself Pat DuBock British representative RC Helicopters off learned about European helicopter activity him two hours learned year home Pat got together Warren Hitch cox Canada before first technical meeting discuss Belgian proposed changes additions helicopter rules Pat pointed out interna tional helicopter competitions Europe use FAI rules Since world championship events competi tors experts Therefore need simple maneuvers such 180 degree stall turn single pirouette encourage less experienced fliers com pete Pat also explained new Belgian pro posed maneuver called Shovel Now theres steady scale type helicop ters Roughly speaking helicopter de scends steeply nose toward pilot point five meters front him slides left corner maneuver square spot turns 90 degrees left performs half nosein hovering circle around pilot spot turns 90 degrees left slides left point ar rival does half pirouette climbs steeply away desired whole maneuver can done right instead flight path fol lows outline shovel its handle Pat also pointed out hazard horizon tal figure eight pilot liable get clobbered own helicopter during right turn part maneuver will corrected next printing provi sional rules book talked several delegates regard ing qualifications level interest countrys member RC Helicopter Subcommittee found well qualified active Three prospective new committeemen Germany Nether lands England identified Since Don Chapman re-elected RC Helicopter Chair man names will valuable him Incidentally Pat DuBock also nomi nated position came within two votes being elected AMA sent proxy Don thus assuring dele gates US lying down job Pat would surely have elected would have lost time getting new com mittee established lost continuity previous years matters brought before technical committee shortening helicopter speed record course about third present 200 meters told Hubert Bitners comments about flying dot habit sight made turns ends course mem bers very receptive idea Belgian delegate proposed compromise half distance 100 meters 50 meter entry corridors change unfortunately cannot made until next Sporting Code John E printed 1983 Just after meeting Burkam learned new helicopter speed record 68571 km/hr 426 mph set November 1978 Mr Nepereny Czech oslovakia Judging friendships formed re newed between representatives counterparts both East West European countries have no need worry about image FAI/CIAM some thing could accomplished no other way being person FAI ClAM RC ELECTRICS Joe Beshar first experience attending FAI ClAM meeting held Paris November 30 December 1 1978 clearly substantiates value international aeromodeling meetings opportunity countries communicate coordinate propogates un derstanding invaluable essential encourages good fellowship growth principles ideas amongst ternational community aeromodeling re suiting overall progress state art knowledge gains US model aviation enthusiasts through AMA As parallel consider effective United Nations Aeromodeling dedi cation starts will consistent common interest aeromodeling April 1979 91 RC Electrics/Beshar Cont should recognized international cooperation must world defini tion rules competition world records can documented disciplined manner regardless world politics racial back ground Judging comments made various delegates image AMA has developed behalf United States must commended recognized great diplomacy has practiced accomplish goal During committee meetings came realize European countries have ad vanced considerably further US electric powered aeromodeling being practiced greater enthusiasm great er activity resulting advancing state thz art progress evident flying RC Soaring Pattern Pylon events competitively thereby encouraging im provements electromotive components suppliers Switzerland have published model magazine entirely electro motive modeling Modell Flugsport issues 3/76 through 3/78 available Emil Ch Giezendanner Postfach 8335 Hittnau Switzerland FAI ClAM SPACE MODELS Howard R Kuhn meeting ClAM Paris unlike NATO meetings have tended Paris past some cases national policy would override common sense particular field space model ing found complete misunderstanding majority western nations including US delegation role space modeling international aeromodeling sport As former competing aeromodeler am familiar aspects of internation FAI RC SLOPE SOARING RULES Provisional Approved December 1978 1 Definition contest speed event radio controlled slope gliders minimum 4 rounds must flown organizer shall run rounds conditions time permit up maximum 10 rounds 2 Characteristics Radio Controlled Slope Gliders Maximum surface area St 150 din2 Maximum flying mass 5 kg Loading St between 12 75 g/d m radio shall able operate simul taneously other equipment nor mally used spacing allocated RC bands ie 35 Mhz 10 Khz competitor may use two models contest competitor may combine parts models between rounds provided resulting model used flight conforms rules parts have checked before start contest Addition ballast must located ternally model and/or change angles setting allowed Variation geometry area allowed actuated distance radio control 3 Competitor Helpers competitor pilot must operate radio equipment per sonally pilot permitted helper helper assist advise pi lot until model passing Base first time after timed flight com pleted 4 Definition Attempt tempt model has left hands pilot helper 5 Number Attempts pilot has attempt flight An attempt can re peated launching attempt impeded hind ered aborted circumstances beyond con trol pilot duly witnessed offi cial judges b model collides another model flight other impediment pilot blame account c flight judged fault judges 6 Cancellation Flight flight official attempt carried out whateyer re sult obtained flight official gets zero score pilot used model conforming FAI rules b model loses part airborne c helper advised pilot during timed flight d model controlled anyone other pilot e flight carried through f model lands outside assigned landing area g model launched within 1 min ute moment starting order given 7 Organization Starts flights performed round round starting order settled draw accordance radio frequencies used pilot entitled 3 minutes prep aration time moment called ready box After 3 minutes has elapsed starter may give order start After starter has given order start pilot helper launch model within min ute pilot helper launch model hand starting area indicat ed organizer time launch moment model enters speed course must exceed 20 seconds model has entered speed course ie first crossing Base di rection Base B within 20 seconds flight time will commence moment 20 seconds expire model has entered speed course within 20 seconds announced judges 8 Flying Task flying task fly 1000 meters closed speed course mm 75 meters max 100 shortest possible time moment model first crosses Base direction Base B organizers shall possible try ob tain speed course 100 meters 9 Speed Course speed course laid out along edge slope marked both ends 2 clearly visible flags organizer must ensure two turning planes mutually parallel perpendicu lar main direction slope Depending circumstances two planes marked respectively Base Base B Base official starting plane Base Base B official announces passing model ie center gravity sound signal model flying out speed course Furthermore case Base signal announces first time model crossing Base direc tion Base B 1OJudging flights judged two judges have same competitors judges task control flights performed according rules timekeepers ensure right distance flown 11 Scoring result flight stated time seconds tenths seconds obtained pilot purpose calculating result round com petitors result converted way 1000 x P1/PW P1 competitors result PW best result round 12 Classif ication sum competitors round scores will determine position final classification lowest round score competitor will discarded others added obtain final score will determine position final classi ficatio n avoid ties classification concern ing five best scores classification rounds' flown until ties broken possible result discarded round will determine competitors position final classification 13 Organization Contest competi tion must held site suitable slope soaring marking starting landing areas turning planes organizer must take account config uration terrain wind direction 14Changes Any changes flight landing areas may made between flight rounds 15lnterruption round progress must temporarily interrupted wind force unintermittently low 3 in/sec 25 in/sec b direction wind unintermit tently deviates 45 degrees line perpendicular main direction speed course round progress cancelled i interruption lasts 30 min utes ii fewer 50% competitors have able perform task caused mar ginal conditions Without condition un intermittently ie 20 seconds have met thus automatically caused reflights 92 Model Aviation al events told space modeling playing toy rockets tantamount telling RC Scale modeler play ing large toy airplanes dispel feeling toward space modeling began ac tive campaign discussing various aspects space modeling hobby delegates showing pictures 1978 Space Model World Championships held Jambol Bulgaria able generate con siderable interest events personal contact necessary working interna tionally least acquainted dele gates another aeromodeling sport primary purpose attending ClAM meeting insure US proposal 1980 Space Model World Championships held Lakehurst New Jersey September 1980 ap proved meeting November 1978 space modeling majority about 80% nations attending actively entered world championships Eastern European nations have active space modeling programs means special long range planning long time frame required insure minimum par ticipation five nations required consti tute world championships US Canada have active space modeling programs organizations western nations necessary therefore get ap proval US proposal time proper foundation laid US pro posal 1978 championships held Bul garia US team announced US intent host 1980 champion ships during campaigning Bulgaria personal contacts discussions held various members team managers about feasibility US proposal reaction excellent proposal placed ClAM agenda approval approved spacemodels subcommit tee forwarded ClAM approved questions astounded large number very knowledgeable aeromodelers did know about space modeling Space mod eling logical extension aeromodeling powered flight gliding Because lack information western nations about space modeling sport completely dominated Eastern European bloc essential US continue send ex perienced representative meetings leader western interests would dis astrous activity have ClAM ever de-emphasize existence space model ing another international aeromodeling sport Recommendations 1 That US continue send know ledgeable space modeling representative sport continue international aero modeling sport 2 That program initiated inform nations through ClAM various aspects space modeling sport another aeromodeling hobby could take form display models briefings demon strations showing slides movies photo graphs during meetings after meetings set-ups outside meeting room viewed during breaks FLY SAFELY FAI ClAM OBSERVER Bryant Thompson Rantoul IL As observer paid own way Paris nothing say nor did have pay particular attention details pro cedures could spend time watching impressed warmth greetings friendship delegates sembled prior opening initial meeting Individuals seemed flow small group another renewing friendships some cases meeting newcomers Mem bers US delegation seemed first order business nomi nation officers next year Mr Clemens Johnny nominated four top positions ClAM impressed John Worth unanimously nominated secretary clincher privilaged attend ClAM meet ing eight years ago 1970 Since time position US delegation has risen acceptance leadership sat three subcommittee meetings two chaired members US delega tion three Americans present group no doubt got proposals presented expert field Which beats having Pattern proposal explained Helicopter expert evening delegates broke up smaller groups dinner Although time meant social heard lot discussion would best chairman subcommittee rule should should changed second day ClAM met observer sure hard stay awake saw delegates head nodding listening subcommittee chairman pre sent proposals recommendations watching delegates vote pattern came very apparent pattern first delegate votes feelssometimes subcommittee recommended some times against recommendation dele gate voted against proposal US instigated convinced during subcommittee meeting needed nor best interest FAI competition Second delegates didnt vote along party lines US voted some Russian pro posals Russians voted some US proposals think Czechs voted against both recap major impressions 1 Having US participant sub committee meeting provides US delega tion expertise field people ad vise delegate may vote complete knowledge business hand 2 Friendships formed over time allow exchange ideas opinions really effective representative should re main part delegation long pos sible maintain continuity 3 country has vote ap peared vote modeler politician DIRECTORY CONTEST COORDINATORS I Paul L Penney 8 Charlotte Andoner MA 01810 II R Sobrino 87-26 88th St. Woodhanen Owens NY 11421 RC Richard Smith 300 Steko Am. Rochester NY 14818 RC Lawrence Lundy 248 Ontario St. Lockport NY 14094 III Ken Reber RD 1 Nazareth PA 18064 lEast M Waisenbach 4568W 146th St. Cleseland OH 44135 West Iv Warren Sanders Jr 9735 52nd Am. Collage Pk. MD 20741 RC Ed Fitzwater 474 Tudor Dr. Crownsnille MD 21032 V RC Citarlene Fields 818 Main St. SW New Ellington SC 29809 RC Soaring Donna Dais 7409 Atwood Dr. Hwtsndle AL 35802 FF Wallace Johnson 4112 Whita Aos Rd Montgomery AL VI Jim Thomerson 1317 Eileen CoIlInssiIIe IL 62234 RC Ralph White Jr R R 1 Boa 324 Neoga IL 62447 VII John Esert 421 Walnut In, Apple Valley MN 55124 West Wes Slack 12851 Payton Detroit Ml 48224 lEast VIII John Deacon SOB Commerce St. Fort WorthTX 78102 RC Robert J TalIey31 12 Lawrence Am. NederlandTX 77627 IX Bill Bieda 411 Barker Building Omaha NE 68102 RC George Hunter 69625 Lamar St. Littleton CD 80123 X Myrtle Coad Rt Boa 18 Lower Lake CA 98467 INorthI Lee Polansky 258 Irs Am Goleta CA 93017 South Frank Gowns 2241 Noah St Honolulu HI 96816 HI meets XI Don Dodd 3406 Beluidere Am SW Seattle WA 98126 RC Don Miller 24715 Ssenmit-Landsburg Ramnsdale WA 98051 RC Pylon & Soaring RC Pattern other RC CL RC except Soaring Bold Face Belom Indicates Chairman Contest Board 36106 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Struck RFD2 Hamburg Old LymeCT06371 II Bradley Bane 80 Lake Am Lyndonnilla NY 14098 Ill Rudy Klsiber 2021 Lakeland Am Lakawood OH 44107 lv Joe Boyle Jr. 219 Slsenandoalt Rd. Hampton VA 23361 V Bonny Jenkins 31125 Raines Rd. Memphis TN 38118 VI Chris Matuano 8878 Giegee St Johe MO 63114 VII Phil Klintworth Jr 715 Rutgers Rd. Rochester MI 48063 VIII Mark Valerius 2302 Pomeran Dr Houston TX 77058 IX Jerald Murphy 2432 Astron Dr. Colorado Springs CO 80906 X Joe Norcross 215W Santa Ana No21 IA Clovis CA 93812 Xl Ernie Line 16588-121st Am. SE RentonWA 98055 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I Geotge Higgins P0 Boa 482 North Pembroke MA 02358 II Bill Boss 7706 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 III Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St Dasids PA 19087 IV Ron McNally 6118 Barda Ave. Springfield VA 22152 V Dane Hemstraught PO Boa 171 Moncks Corner SC 29461 VI Bob Burnt 5248W School Chicago IL 80641 VII James Sinton 4941 Wisconsin Am N New Hope MN 55428 VIII Wilham R Lee 3522 Tawerisk Ls Missouri CtyTX 77459 IX Michael Tallwan 3014 Eoclange Wichita KS 67217 X Pete Brandt 315S Maria Ave Redondo Beach CA 90277 XI Dan Rutherford 4705 237th P1 SE. Bothell WA 98011 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARD Ed luo 483 Fiske St. Holliston MA 01746 II Joe Friend 62 Joysan Test. Freehold NJ 07728 III Dane Brown 8534 Huddleston Cincinnati OH 48236 IV Fred M Gregg 12709 Richmond St. Chester VA 23831 V 1 Davis Jr 1813S Lakeshore Dr. Birmingham AL 35216 VI Mike Mueller 1531 RenemCirSdsaumburg 1L60193 VII Peter Waters 31219 Kendall Lisonia MI 48154 VIII Win C Thomas 331 SE Rockinood Bartlessille OK 74003 IX Loran Tregellas 3003 S Ewrntt Wichita KS 67217 X Bill Northrop Jr 621 W 19th St. Costa Mesa CA 92627 XI Ralph Brooke 3431 5 194th Seattle WA 98188 SCALE CONTEST BOARD Richard Shonnan 408 River Rd Temksbury MA 01876 II Robert Clemens 95 Sltoreway Dr. Rochester NY 14612 Ill Edward Wissat 1521 Summit St. McKeesport PA 15130 IV Bob Karlsso 2843 Marsh Rd. Wilmington 05 19810 V David Plart 6940 NW 15th Ft Lauderdale FL 33313 VI Bob underwood4l09Concurd Oaks Dr St Lous M063128 VII Claude McCullough Boa 40 Montezuma IA 50171 VIII William H twin 922 SsaOown Lane DasotoTX 75115 IX Dean Copeand 7817 Seward St. Omara NE 68114 X Frank Capan 281 Canrino Se las Flores Encinitas CA 92024 XI Earle Mourlsead 275 S View F S. Salem OR 97302 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tupelo Napereille IL 80540 April 1979 93 X SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX 0 a. Competition News will present time time constructive thought-provoking ideas team exception present criticisms AMA rules end policies affect competitors issue has two sides CN Indoor World Champion Indoor flying like 0 O will endeavor print viewpoints have submittedwithin limits available shooting crap unloaded dice X Ci space uniqueness constructiveness timeliness good taste Determination appropri- hot rolling make point ness publication of matters must necessity rest solely publisher o ghts presented author should necessarily construed asWhen dice come back next roll0 AMA HO AMA officers publisher should note publication hare cold ice dice 4 rules-change policy-change idea does necessarily mean specific proposal has Points incentive fly long- W O presented Contest Board Executive Council appropriate committee such action er attaining 50 minutes Class D 0 Ci responsibility author anyone else interested obtaining official action model past year done X promise fraction point Cf past two World Championships INDOOR TEAM PROGRAM POINTS PRO AND CON contests fOers other countries selected 0Among Indoor fliers interested gaining berth team represent USwithout points have both times trounced two o out three team members moti- d Championships has division two principal groups 1 favoring avation win incentive program involving multiple regional contests andanational team finals points being earned year system two-year rat race0 reglonals carried forward combined points earned finals 2instead year Any modeler keen 0those favoring national team finals best two-flight total determining teamdesire win will intense building fly4 omembers same manner World Champion decideding year order beat competition0 x ause charges have rampant two camps would listen give due con-It interferes team members prepara Xsideration others point view Soapboxis providing opportunity leaders bothtion WICas must also compete forCA 0 Osides present cases debate style representative camp first developed aa place next team also interferes a.presentation pont yew presentations exchanged whichwith team hopeful fliers enjoyment ofU 4flowed rebuttalsother Indoor classes must compete03 O0 other FAI fliers During non-contest fly-X PRORay HarlanIUNManny Radoffing sessions jeopardizes serious FAI team Ohopefuls possible collision 0 1974 after 12 years w thout USIf man s th nk ng s valid pro- likes Penny Plane dicel -g 4team win committee formed thecess must guided logic old ad-Any worthy program should strive pro- 03 Osingular Objective designing program toage truism Indoor times cannot beduce winning teams Times have overwhelm- 0 x develop strongest team US couldcompared different sites Points whichingly Must have maximum participation X field werent trying make three World simply directly derived times Times have Under point systems have lost 0 Champions just pick three high-placing flierswithout fudge factor also cannot com-56% former participants just two trials 0.who could counted make respec-pared other Thus point comparisonIt must nurture newcomers Obviously points 403 Otable showing under extreme pressure offor national position standing invaliddid too restrictive discourag-0 CAWorld Championship competition ittee introduce onesingX X consistency key Last yearconsciousness idea presumptious ons times selection sys-CA oDieter Siebenmann Switzerland told heassertion idea derived realitytam simply stated 1 fliers cannot0 began flying indoors thinking needed onlynot subject rational examination vail-bring points World Championships 2 4 two good flights out six quickly learned dated process reason such idea final should same ultimate test 03 0 O he needed six good ones get two winners should notbeallowedtostayandbesanctified perform necessary 3 points x CA Indoors inherently consistent sport be- undercuts rest ones convictions invalid 14 times maximize participation Ci Ocause flying constraints vagaries ofkills rest ones capacity certain ofo weather rubber Inattention smallanything monoply access enabled -u details fosters inconsistency takes lot ofcommittee alter convictions f Ii-REBUTTALBy Ray HarlanW O practice repeatable Contest pressure ers resultant yes votes fulfilled self- 0 es proficiency righteous committee Successful wants second X X The point system developed attack &@ll Since 1961 US Indoor FAI can first lndoorsitesthe US is problem several distinctly important Teams have Placed first two times never could dominate world competition have 0 ways first time ever performance less second exception In- far fliers other country -g 4from contests other finals counteddoor teams have successful ofneed lot contest savvy03 0 directly towards competitors total scoreall US free flight teams ever no matter what ors need big gamble f Ii-0 attempted eliminate lucky win atselection system used no excuse toers work hard enough overcome NoX finals may have no long-term per-employ invalid point programlother worldwide sport entertains little formance support system combined ts cited method selectingpractice Indoor flying seems a scores regional contests onlythe consistent fliers thirdgreat burden attend couple contests 03 0equitable manner proportion con-ranked man points below 1976year0 CAtests best performance times used di-teammates outfiew wide mar- mond has consistent yearX Xrectly flying anything highest cell-gin won WIC himself pulledbecause willing make sacrificeCA 0ings would futileup other two 8th 9th bootlat least 1400 miles contest hone his0 system encouraged flying dif-strape also give us first place team Othercompetitive skills has learned make 4ferent sites help flier better understandconsistent inconsistencies thismodels perform under conditions has03 O0 CAhis model-power combination crucialWorld Champion 1976 teammate couldheld up contest pressure aspect World Championships training make 1978 team year again dedication point system CA program very demanding having fairly won WIC second man 16th hopes foster cant encouraged o short intervals between contests lot re-and third man 30th 1976 W/Cprogram chooses team just ilding occupied intervals thiswas eligible rules flew 1978two flights Mr Radoff small band 0 added experience forcing fliers im- placing 2nd though could make followers unwilling make effort 0 CA prove weaknesses overcome incon____________________________________________________________[v32][b1994255915600]]X Xsistencies pay careful attention theCA O0 little details spell difference betweenLack consistency under contest pressure winning World Championships a.success failureclearly key defeat British 403 0The effort paid off 1976 US placed fifth ninth eleventh REBUTTALBy Manny Radoff0 CAwon both Team Individual Champion- showed uniformity needed take theX x ships flying under poor conditions team prize away US its singu- Explain downgrade 78 team CA Ogood fortune did repeat itself year lar stellar performanceDomina won Nats Indoor FAI Stick four out0 The program watered down ac- summary point system designed last five years 77 Hulbert voted -g 4 commodate some complainers hard work encourage enhance competitive Most Improved Indoor Flier Richmond 03 0 The finals weighting increased saws qualities requisite champion team pro- won W/C 0 CA rainout second day team chosen vides solid foundation such say Indoors inherently incon Xin five flights rather six oneteams can built Adopting program whichsistent sport because flying constraints 0flight over 35 fifth resultingpicks team two-flight total isthe vagaries weather rubber 0 a.team able retain world titleridiculously risky nation seriously bentdicel 40 0 CA SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX X 94 Model Aviation
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COM PETI TWftI NE WSLETTEREW ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS FEW CHANGES TO 1919 NATS Scheduled Lincoln Nebraska July 29 through August 5 1979 National Model Airplane Championships will essentially same 1978 except 1 The main Site Control Line events RC Pattern Pylon Scale will active municipal airport will have nor mal full-scale airline military general avi ation activities going during contest operation will much like 77 Nats Riverside CA Nats used large concrete aircraft parking ramp parallel main runway Lincoln Nats ever will have separation between mod el full-scale flying utilizing former Strategic Air Command property adjacent municipal airfield operation 2 The Free Flight site will include FF Scale events will much further away usual former missile base near Mead NE about 40-minute drive northwest Lincoln use motorbikes model retrieval will permitted site large direction prevailing wind corn sides crosswind dimension about half mile over mile length terrain somewhat rolling patches scrub brush rough grass large con centration trees 3 The auxiliary RC site used RC Helicopter Soaring events city prop erty about seven miles east Lincoln Airport next high school site has short mowed grass maintained Park Depart ment top low hill large enough permit changing sailplane launch direction necessary ample parking 4 The Indoor site downtown Pershing Auditorium within mile Nats dorms about three miles Lincoln Airport ceiling smooth gentle arc about 51 feet high floor space clean smooth about 90 x l84feet Typical stadium seat ing surrounds floor space three sides stage fourth side inside building dimensions above seats about 192 x 232 feet Note This year Indoor schedule will reversed microfilm models being flown July 30 instead Sunday means Hand Launched Gliders Scale Easy B Pennyplane will flown Sunday July 29 5 Other Details a Entry Fees remain same 78 $5 Juniors $10 Seniors $20 Open plus event fees late entry feefor Opens onlyhas increased $50l will fore save mare ever before enter advance mail before July 2 Note basic 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW entry fees event fees refundable no-shows b Trophies will awarded proportion event entries minimum three per event five events least 10 contestants plus trophy additional 10 entries above first 10 three trophies best Juniors Seniors events combined age groups irs Srs win regular event trophies Exception RC Pylon Pattern will have 10 trophies per event Quarter Midget Formula Pattern Novice Advanced Expert Masters Note top three Juniors Seniors Pattern Pylon events will also receive trophies top 10 c Entry Forms will available approxi mately end March sure receiv ing send business size envelope No 10 self-addressed 1 Sc stamp affixed AMA HQ 815 Fifteenth Street NW Wash ington DC 20005 Write Nats front lower left corner d Dorms per night cost will $950 per person two per room $13 single high er has typical some nearby econo motels available about same slightly higher rates Motel 6 Days Inn Reg ular motels Holiday Inn Ramada Inn etc have normal rates about $5 $10 higher Dorms have telephones room individ ual room controlled air conditioning basic linens sheets pillow cases Ample parking Meals available university FLASHI Nats changes approved AMA Executive Council during its January 27 meet ing St Louis Electric Power Free Flight event per AMA rule book has added official schedule Saturday August 4 Control Line Speed Events have re arranged provide four-day schedule follows Monday Formula 40 FAI Class Tuesday AA AA Proto Wed nes day B C Thursday D Jet Plan Early 1979 Nats July 29August 5 Lincoln Nebraska NATS SITE LOCATiON thought/n general way location 1979 National Contest Lincoln Nebraska centrally located AMA member Bill Skelton Warrenton OR looked up gave us some actual figures letter follows pleased see siting com mittee chosen place centrally locat ed Lincoln NE 79 Nats can WASHINGTON DC 20005 hope will give big boost tendance will promote expand interest model aviation Just heck got out handy-dandy U-Haul dial-amile chart selected four cities West Coast four East Coast checking mileage am sending might possibly interest Seattle WA 1648 miles Portland OR 1664 miles San Francisco CA 1664 miles Los Angeles CA 1666 miles Portland ME 1592 miles New York NY 1372 miles Richmond VA 1259 miles Mi ami FL 1740 miles Congratulations Well Done due committee sponsoring group NATS UNOFFICIAL EVENTS Any person group intending hold unofficial event connection years National Contest Lincoln NE July 29-August 5 requested supply details AMA HQ soon possible information needed order 1 determine likely interference proposed un official event official events 2 aid publicizing unofficial event Information should submitted includes date event name event sponsoring organization name address Contest Director special rules event rule book event space require ments event type prizes entry fee applicable Furthermore statement should provided likely effect unof ficial event official events being run concurrently Nats unofficial events must non-in terfering nature official Nats events person group organizing un official event must assume responsibility respects no Nats equipment person nel can provided Unofficial Events Already Planning Terry Rimert Unofficial Events Coordinator National Free Flight So ciety indicates NFFS planning hold coordinate holding follow ing unofficial Nats events Indoor Manhat tan Cabin Indoor Rubber Helicopter Orni thopter AutogiroOutdoor Rubber Speed Outdoor Rubber Helicopter Ornithopter Autogiro FF Electric Power FF Cargo FF P P-30 Rubber Embryo Endurance also ex pects vill unofficial events Old-Timer Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Specific dates events will announced later Note Subsequent avove information FE Liectric Power made official event 1979 Nationals 86 Model Aviation DECEMBER 1 1918 FAI ANNUAL MEETING pages last month told highlights meeting especially pertaining World Championships scheduling election of ficers Federation Aeronautique Inter nationale FAI Committee International Aero Modeling ClAM report details changes FAI competition rules enacted FAI Sporting Code issued just once four years however material changes official book rules cannot enacted until 1983 current 1979 edi tion soon available other hand clarification changes safety changes rules part official book such annex official rules also provisional rules can enacted immediate effect ClAM actions thus grouped according immediate effect effective 1983 EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY FREE FLIGHT Outdoor Gliders Although no action taken meet ing problems noted present linecrossing rules 25 sq din pennant being attached secondary cable sometimes being released before main launch cable points expected FA Bureau officers will issue clarification 1979 Free Flight World Championships meets late March early April Indoor Definition Official Flight Clarify adding italicized words Only flights 60 seconds will considered official flight may terminated physical means within first 60 seconds flight less 60 seconds.. Steering Model Clarified details pro cedure approved follows Add following preface Steering must used avert collision structure building its contents other models Movements model must primarily horizontal plane minimize altitude changes timekeepers opinion models altitude change approaching over one-half meter meter 25 ters altitude whichever larger will warn competitor Continued disregard timekeepers warning will result term inated flight b Add following definition condi tions substitution physically handi capped competitor must arrange substi tute contest officials case poor sight medical doctors affadavit certifying competitors corrected vision no less 20/40 better eye must submit ted permit substitute steerer c Add following clarify re start fouled flight competitor has two minutes following termination fouled flight decide whether restart chooses restart must before next official flight Timing Clarify adding italicized words l comes contact part building its contents other floor translational move ment ceases timekeepers shall continue time flight 10 seconds Should model remain contact build ing contents after 10 seconds timing will cease. RADIO CONTROL Aerobatics Placement Judges Alternate Flight Path Approved recommendations World Championships organizers judges during preliminary rounds will placed po sition three front two hind judge two meters apart dur ing final five judges two rows two met ers apart both cases rearward judges observe through spaces between forward judges judges shall directed discuss maneuvers during flight organizer shall provide alternative flight path 90 degrees preferred flight path used discretion Contest Manager Jury Simple Schedule Approved adding Annex smaller contests use Schedule C flyoff sched ule recommended Thermal Soaring Competitor Helpers Clarify adding italicized words - must make signaling forward Base pilot during flight. Definition Attempt Official Flight Clarify 1 6b substituting itali cized word task First Round Tasks Clarify adding italicized words 21 st round flown shall consist Tasks C Duration Speed discretion organizer either task may flown first scheduled round Any single round Launching Clarify changing last sentence 22ba/3 following means must provided prevent un reeling line during launch Task BDistance Clarify changing 24d following Before beginning working time model must pre sented identification Base After start ing working time model can re leased anywhere field provided happens outside course pilot must stay Base until task completed Task CSpeed Clarify changing 25e following After beginning working time model can released field pilot must remain Base until task completed OHIO FOR RC MASTERS Finalists current RC Aerobatics Team Selection Program have selected Celina OH June 23-24 1979 RC Masters Team Selection Finals vote 31 Ohio site vs 11 Pueblo CO Ohio site proposed Cincinnati Aero modelers Colorado site jointly Pueblo Sky Corral Club Pikes Peak RC Club US team three competitors will selected RC Masters 1979 RC Aerobatics World Championships slated held South Africa Clarify 25g adding italicized words Models have completed task flying course within 4 min utes Slope Soaring complete new set provisional rules approved printed separately issue Pylon Racing change method scoring provisional rules approved fol lows flight model shall timed stopwatch Timing shall commence starting signal given indi vidual model finish model cros ses finishing line competitors time seconds de ducted 200 becomes score round lap counted due pylon cut sideline overflight addition al lap will flown However com petitors time seconds will adjusted up wards 10% before deduction 200 winner contestant ac cumulates points after conclu sion heats Note copy provisional FAI Py lon Racing rules may upon request AMA HQ please include pre-addressed stamped business-size return envelope E lectro-Powered Models Electro-Motorgliders new Schedule Maneuvers provisional-rule models approved follows note full provisional RC Electro-Powered Models rules printed March 1978 issue page 80 two imaginary vertical planes distance 100 meters planes de termine turnlines named Base Base B Base line models launched prolonginent Base stands imaginary gate consisting two poles 3 meters high separated distance 20 meters competitor organizer pro vides flagman Base B two timekeep ers Base Models launched hand time keeping starts model leaves hand competitor helper Before start ing flight competitor has show timekeeper controls motor switching transmitter off eventu ally inverted etc first task 200 seconds al lowed total time pilot can decide himself switch off motor motor off model has fly great est possible number 100-meter laps tween Base Base B turning sig naled flagman Base B timekeepers Base lap earns pilot 20 points Either switching motor end 200 sec period ends counting laps After end first task model must pass 3-meter gate soon possible Passing gate motor off end last 1 00-meter lap allowed Flying through gate right altitude less 3 meters gives 10 points model passes gate time keeper 2 starts watch signaling start second task second task consists duration landing task total time 300 seconds allowed Again pilot can April 1979 87 FAI Meeting Cont decide long will keep motor running gliding time timekeeping starts motor switched off first time 300-second period Gliding time ends either motor switched again model comes stop after landing landing organizer must provide two concentric circles respective ly 30 15 meters diameter Landing large circle gives 15 points landing small circle gives 30 points distances measured center circle nose model rest after landing Helicopters Note copy provisional FAI RC Helicopter rules may upon request AMA HQ please include pre-addressed stamped business-size return envelope Starting Engines Add rule 12 competitor should allowed start en gine allotted place carry fly helicopter ready box can make final adjustments five minutes given start begin starting battery plugged glow plug Rectangular Approach Approved lengthening legs maneuver 20 meters 50 meters equal legs Kfactor Changes Reduce True Loop 139 K4 K2 Increase Double Pirouette 137 K2 K3 Increase True Autorotative Descent Landing 1314 K4to K5 New Optional Maneuvers Approved adding following 1315 Single Pirouette K2 Same Double Pirouette 137 360 degree slow rotation 1316 Stall Turn K2 Same Stall Turn 540 Degree Rotation 138 180 degree pivoting 1317 Shovel K4 altitude approximately 20 meters helicopter starts steep approach pilot standing central helipad facing model helicopter remains hovering just over outside helipad about pilots eye level hovers lateral ly left right flag corner maneuvering square starts half Swiss hovering circle hovers laterally stop over helipad again performs half pirouette regains altitude steeply 1318 lmmelmann K3 Fixed wing like description 1319 Inverted lmmelmann K4 Starts inverted 1320 Belgian Stall Turn K4 Model flies straight level pulls up smoothly un til flying straight up performs half roll Just stops model pivots its yaw axis 180 degrees model recovers dive along opposite side entered maneuver APPROVED FOR THE 1983 FAI SPORTING CODE FF Indoor Collision Rule Modified per itali cized words event collision tween two models flight competitor must choose time span between collision two minutes following term ination flight either retain time flight official time recom mence flight recommenced flight must flown before next official flight CL Aerobatics Execution Maneuvers Eliminate re quirement hand signal prior starting consecutive maneuver RC Thermal Soaring Cancellation Flight Disqualification Add italicized words 177 case hand pulley towing launching de vice except launching cable with out device maximum S cc S grams must thrown Scale Radio Control Engines Change maximum engine displacement 21 10cc single engine 15cc total two engines 20cc total three engines Standoff Scale status rules upgraded provisional official thereby introducing possibility could World Championships such models 1984 complete FAI Standoff Scale rules presently intended 1983 edition FAI Sporting Code printed separately issue however possibility changes made rules before 1983 Sporting Code comes about AUSTRAVA SECOND IN CL TEAM RACE re read o s t red over includ ng Down Under indicated recent message received stating shown Austria second place winner 1978 Team Racing World Championships really should have Australia November 1978 issue Fortunately didnt drop al full results listing December issue MEXICANS & CANADIANS IN US CONTESTS accordance information Mexican Federation Sport Aviation AMA Contest Directors hereby advised Mexican citizen wishes enter model contests USA must have license Federation must also pay $1 fee above entry fee contest must sent AMA along name address contestantthis provides AMA membership duration contest liability protection provided Note Licenses Mexican Federa tion free no penalty involved requirement address Mexicans ap ply Federacion Mexicana de los Deportes Aeros AC Puerto No9 Magdalena Mixhuca Mexico 8 DF Attention Jose Luis Ramirez B President Similarly Canadians must have licenses Model Aeronautic Association Canada MAAC order enter AMA con tests Any must pay Contest Director $1 plus cost MAAC member ship $5 Juniors under 18 january 1 $15 Opens over 18 January 1 money along names addres ses Canadians must sent AMA MAAC fees will forwarded Ca nadian organization $1 fee will re tained AMA reciprocal arrangements neces sary comply Federation Aeronautique nternationale FAI req uirements regarding rights foreign contestants organizations also necessary protect reciprocal insurance coverages countries involved Note AMA has special Foreign Entrants Form Contest Directorsavailable free AMA HQto simplify handling such contestants US REPS AT FAI ClAM MEETING AMA md v dual representat n attendance interests required eight specialists Laird JacksonControl Line Ray HarlanFree Flight Bob WischerScale Ron ChidgeyRC Aerobatics Joe BesharRC Electrics Dan PrussRC Soaring John Burk am RC Helicopters Howard KuhnSpace Models Three others also participated Johnny Clemens attended US voting delegate 3rd vice-president chairman Information Ed ucation Subcommittee AMA Executive Director John Worth attend ed ClAM Secretary Bryant Thompson own expense attended observer Reports US participants follow has acknowledged attendance important US interests progress activity verified reason AMA Executive Council earlier ap proved sending representativesto protect investment international scene its effect US modelers FAI ClAM FIRST VP Johnny Clemens Everything world would chaos establishing stan dards exchange knowledge piece being written onthe way home meet ing world body establishes such standardsin great mutual interest aero modeling Two full days spent 30 countries sitting meetings Committee In88 Model Aviation Richard Weber Bowie MD hes set yet another FAI world record8352 Km/Hr 529 mph powered RC airplanes speed closed circuit flight made modified Top Dawg shown powered Supertigre GiS Basic details FAI world record procedures record categories 1978-79 AMA rule book pages 92-93 ternational Aeromodeling Federation Aeronautique Internationale meetings offices French Aero Club 6 Rue Galilee Paris France FAI offices same building years plenary meeting should classed highly successful both standpoints United States world aeromodeling Basic rule making problem year since FAI freeze rules four years terim years definition clarification ex isting rules procedures attended along safety matters also time bids received awarded world championships international com petitions coming several years accomplishing goals 1978 meeting very well representatively attended over 70 people four cor ners world represented del egates far away South Africa Au stralia New Zealand Japan Egypt outstanding feature 1978 meeting was warmest friendliest gath ering can remember important US-AMA goals rapidly being accomplished being pivotal group break down political geographical barriers Key has very careful choice US representatives establish friendships carry US mes sage US delegation largest ever taken FAI meeting assure modeling interest US represented Perhaps sport Sunday flier wonders represented can say rep resented member US delega tion because development art through competitions pleasure flying 11 AMA members offi cal party worked great dedication protect project flying futures AMA members met official meetings mini-meetings halls restaurants hotels pubs represent indi vidual AMA member overcom ing difficulties language barrier must mention time being typical modelers representatives other countries eager understood Aeromodelers exceptional people worldwide As endorsement representation party elected ClAM fices vote 30 world delegates Mr John Worth re-elected Secretary also probably respected man entire world aeromodeling leadership elected 1st Vice-President four oth ers group elected subcommit tee chairmanships get complete picture represented read reports th&re should obvious world aeromodeling excellent condition under splendid direction US handsome part FAI ClAM FREE FUGHT trip ClAM plenary meeting very rewarding Free Flight interests Following 1978 Indoor World Champion ships became obvious rules could stand cleaning up steering rule need major revision close loophole effectively turns sport kite fly ing steering way up meeting quickly became obvious technical competence special interest areas utmost importance Although delegates observers work very hard technical meetings explore problem areas proposals particularly view fact anyone can submit proposal easy overlook major loophole possibilities unless representative experienced field Things went well technical session until ClAM President arrived empha sized four-year rulesmaking morator ium would strictly enforced clarifications present rules changes sake safety would acceptable vote plenary meeting Fortunately able rewrite steering proposal least close kite flying loophole submitted time vote plenary meeting outcome meeting excellent Free Flight interests Canadian line crossing proposal defeated eliminating potential tactical line crossing flag attachment proposal accepted principle sent subcommittee rewording definitive manner wording complete April bureau meeting AMA can request its inclusion FF World Champs 1979 Taft US indoor proposals adopted proposal time period decision after collision 346 clari fication present rule bu requested its adoption 1983 rules book accepted basis last proposal contest procedures 3413 withdrawn inappropriate rules book want simple possible will includ ed contest organizers guide feel very important have US indoor representation meeting extraordinarily rewarding par ticipate see ClAM works now can begin unify efforts move indoor rules other meaningful directions have facility avoid pitfalls improper procedures Finally striking up number friend ships among Free Flight delegates observ ers feel have laid some very important groundwork future amicable rules nego tiations FAI ClAM CONTROL UNE 1978 ClAM FAI rules meetingplen ary did contain very much interest Control Line competitors Probably significant revelation current rule book will printed until least Spring 79 hope doesnt mean delay start four-year rule change freeze until time will mean rules pro posals may considered changes will generally applicable prior 1983 1984 World Championshipsonly safety Ray Harlan items clarifications existing rules possible world championships over next four years some events Combat example changes sake safety may necessary before 1983 Proposals considered 78 meeting included abolishing hand sig nal Aerobatics passed effect after 1983 awarding two medals Team Race pilot mechanics done now practice passed stipulating minimum size Combat models referred subcommit tee eliminating ground penalty points Combat defeated making Combat pitmen competitors same pilot defeated defining duties Combat jury re ferred Jury Guide Committee Team Race Jury Guide final draft prepared may printed along report Control Line Subcommittee will future schedule open meeting annual ly major Control Line competition years will held World Champs odd years major European championships purpose allow com petitors voice opinion directly committee FAI ClAM SCALE Scale subcommittee consisted nine nations including Mexico Japan Yugo slavia represented previ ously Scale two proposals agenda consideration subcommit tee plenary session first dealt request Austria permit use total engine displacement greater 10cc multi-engine planes Eng lish French committee members pointed out use larger engines contrary national laws make proposal acceptable nations help assure passage through plenary session voting agreed two-engine planes should limited 15cc total two 45 cu three engine planes limited 20cc total three 40 cu four 30 cu surprise proposal accepted comment ClAM previously opposed dis placement greater 10cc second proposal US request approve Standoff Scale rules ficial inclusion world championships competition addition current Scale rules subcommittee discussion agreed Standoff popular na tions except US member felt include Standoff would eventually bring about end FAI Precision Scale Dr Laird vote 8 1 rejection proJackson posal point became evident necessary US have pre sent subcommittee meeting vote acceptance surprising turn events plenary session vote contrary subcommittee recommendations vote went acceptance Standoff Scale world championships event provisional Standoff Scale rules will now come official after two years provided rules now written used Presently FAI Standoff rules specify static scoring flight scoring carry equal weight toward final score Switzer land proposed changed 1/3 static 2/3 flying ratio con cerned about effect would have choice plans competition would favor low wing pattern types able enlist support French German Bob Wischer April 1979 89 FAI RC & CL STANDOFF SCALE RULES OfficialAdopted December 1978 Object promote event flying scale model aircraft static judging sim ple does require detailed expert appraisal model flight program judging ma neuvers/demonstrations same FAI CL RC Scale static judging Kfactors adapted fit flight pro gram produce 5050 balance tween flight static Except 194 documentation 110 static judging FAI CL RC Scale rules apply well following rules Model Requirements Any model resembling particular heavier-than-air man-carrying air craft eligible compete provided accordance General Regulations Model Airplanes Part Sporting Code FAI Builder-Flyer competitor must builder model must pilot Proof Scale prove model re sembles particular prototype some docu mentation required Minimum documentation shall consist published three-view drawing silhouette together maximum three photo graphs prototype selection photos showing aircraft front-view side-view plan-view can re place three-view drawing silhouette oldtimer aircraft no drawings may exist Minimum span three-view documen tation shall 100 mm 394 scoring under color markings color scheme must proved color print photo printed description Profile similar publication ideal proof both outline color scheme no proof scale mater ial accompanies model craftsman ship flight points may awarded Static Judging Static judging shall done minimum distance 3 m 984 ft model Details visible flight dum engines hidden cowlings cockpit inter iors fine surface details consid ered scoring model No measurements taken Static scoring Fidelity scale accuracy outlines General impressionK30 CraftsmanshipK1 5 Color MarkingsK20 Max Total65 Bonus Points Up 50 points bonus may awarded contestant model entered own construction design As proof contestant should include construction drawings scale presentation Final Scoring An unfinished piece business December 1978 CIA M meeting positive determination whether Final Scoring system would per 1976 FAI CL RC Scale rules would sim ply add static flight points per rules effect time FAI Standoff Scale rules originally adopted provi sional whether current rules should apply provide complexity bonus ac cording type aircraft chairman FA Scale Subcommittee pro cess resolving matter present indi cations resolution likely favor complexity bonus applied flight score Judges Guide judges must examine models closer distance 3 meters prior dur ing static judging rule governing Procedure model should presented judges handler could contestant position should marked ground three meter distance line roped off area judges handle should turn model positions requested judges order able compare model drawings photos Tips judges Main requirement Does look like real plane compared photo/drawing 3m distance Judges should confer prior judging review range models presented agree standards used doubts exist benefit should given model er No cockpit detail should considered Proof Scale Minimum documentation shall consist three-view drawing 100 mm minimum span maximum three photos prototype 50 point bonus points contestants own constructional design maximum figure proportion ately less may awarded reworking partial reworking existing design contestant must sign declaration did construction plan personally appealing bonus points Static judging values 0-10 points fidelity scale workmanship Fidelity scale close does model resemble prototype Workmanship has modeler treat ed model use materials Also complexity model subject should considered simple complicated prototype detail see lists below RatingFidelity ScaleWorkmanship SuperiorLooks exactly likeSuperior 9-10the photocraftsman ship com plex subject ExcellentMinor discrep-High degree 7-8ancies hardlyof craftsmannoticeablemanship GoodChanges made Definite at5-6 not detract tempt hide overall effect model re quirements FairSome obvious de-Workmanship 3-4viations anddetracts changesmodel some way PoorGross exaggera-Bad work0-2tions devia-manship tions scale Scale/Wischer Cont English Canadian Mexican committee members defeat proposed rule change committee member asked wheth er Free Flight Scale Control Line Scale being flown countries US England indicated activity Free Flight US Control Line No action taken either events noted Control Line Scale will flown 1980 World Championships Ottawa Canada reinstate provisional Free Flight Scale rules will require proposal placed agenda 1979 plenary session FAI ClAM RC AEROBATICS annual FAI meeting can full sur prises Thats its important US have live on-the-spot representation something unusual develops itoften does no substitute being pre sent views As far RC Aerobatics concerned few surprises year action taken following agenda items 1Noisa have discussions past two three years about best way measure noise level models subcommittee recommended noise rule changed read 136 dB measured two meters would allow easy mea surement made flight line hav ing two-meter rod fastened measuring instrument proposal withdrawn af ter discussion since generally felt kind measurement would unreli able So noise rule remains basically same weve past two years 2 Wing Loading proposal atRon Chidgey tempt reimpose wing loading rule 75 gr/dm2 referred subcommittee time will forgotten air planes get appreciably smaller faster proposal may gain support next year 3 Number Flights Counting Schedule & B proposed best three out four flights count two Schedule two Schedule B defeated rules remain same passed last year ie best flight will added best flight B determine flies finals Schedule C will allow contestant throw-away under set judges providing separate set judges used B anticipated will take care problem wide variations between sets judges 4 Recommended Pattern Smaller Con tests subcommittee recommended addition following statement annex Sporting Code smaller contests use Schedule C recommend ed done because some meet spon sors reluctant run complicat ed three-schedule format discovered another important reason being opportunity get volved early discussion future rules changes People generally flexible 90 Model Aviation early discussions before eventually become polarized aerobatic rules couldnt changed 1979 rules cat egory frozen year before World Championships except reasons safety clarification informal discussions held necessary desirable changes 1981 heard itsaid manytimesthattheA B patterns need little tougher order properly sort out top contenders move finals Also felt some maneuver descriptions still need clarified items will surely taken care next year along unfinished busi ness noise wing loading rules anyone has ideas concerning prob lems please get touch FAI ClAM RC SOARING Last year remember four-year freeze imposed new rules modified include annex allowed certain rules part annex rules could changed two years Basic ally RC Soaring rules included annex pertain tasks fly launching systems methods launch However further stipulation states no rules changes may made year before world championships above mind coupled fact Belgium hosting World Cham pionships 1979 seemed rather futile submit proposalsunless dealt safety November 30 some 70 delegates observers 30 countries met what largest gathering history ClAM plenary meeting broken down several subcommittee technical meetings attempts resolve differences might have cleared up during previous year RC technical committee meetings Before RC committee met 13 interest ed parties 11 countries met discuss RC sailplane proposals Seven persons attendance members members repre sentatives sailplane subcommittee meeting proved fruitful showed sailplane people well-prepared later RC technical meeting However smooth earlier soaring meeting Fathom can youll appreciate some efforts AMA rules became official last ClAMi 977still have printed means some countries still dont have copies rules US have using year! Problems French printer reasons given will early 1979 before official guide out US copies rules based minutes 1977 meetingsince early 1978 able hold complete team selection program have won der Whos first whats second Although earlier mentioned restric tions well known certain proposals made because 1 Some countries didnt have results 1977 2 felt impor tance certain changes should stressed now though would rejected cause next years world championships clause general some wording changed reasons clarification existing rules thus plugging up some holes Some minor changes also made regard safety No changes could made re gard launching line rubber lengths Nordic rules proposals defeated soundly though accepted subcom mittee rules have use success fully 21A years Denmark Norway Sweden Finland basically have same general F3B rules combine tasks B C four-lap cross-wind task still feel soaring can establish set criteria three-task conceptdura tion distance speedand allow organ izers design tasks would make life simpler concerned Some committee members school says t should crossed i dotted avoid protests misunderstandings others feel rules room protests agree latter Dan Pruss side benefit meetings time spent rule book put aside shop talk done over beer oc casion group included Fridolin Fritzone third Austrian team swept continent F3B past summer Mr Fritz samples wing showed construction techniques work highest calibre discussed freely including attempts eventual world speed record Believe have act together influence can already seen other European com petitors copying lines Austrian bird Belgium World Championships will interesting July FAI ClAM RC HEUCOPTERS years Paris trip has best yet establishing contacts learning about good bad points FAI RC Helicopter contest rules Don Chapman RC Helicopter Committee Chairman learned last minute couldnt go went place As wandering about down bar FAI HeadquartersdrinkingaCoke man England saw identification badge reading RC Helicopter Subcommittee introduced himself Pat DuBock British representative RC Helicopters off learned about European helicopter activity him two hours learned year home Pat got together Warren Hitch cox Canada before first technical meeting discuss Belgian proposed changes additions helicopter rules Pat pointed out interna tional helicopter competitions Europe use FAI rules Since world championship events competi tors experts Therefore need simple maneuvers such 180 degree stall turn single pirouette encourage less experienced fliers com pete Pat also explained new Belgian pro posed maneuver called Shovel Now theres steady scale type helicop ters Roughly speaking helicopter de scends steeply nose toward pilot point five meters front him slides left corner maneuver square spot turns 90 degrees left performs half nosein hovering circle around pilot spot turns 90 degrees left slides left point ar rival does half pirouette climbs steeply away desired whole maneuver can done right instead flight path fol lows outline shovel its handle Pat also pointed out hazard horizon tal figure eight pilot liable get clobbered own helicopter during right turn part maneuver will corrected next printing provi sional rules book talked several delegates regard ing qualifications level interest countrys member RC Helicopter Subcommittee found well qualified active Three prospective new committeemen Germany Nether lands England identified Since Don Chapman re-elected RC Helicopter Chair man names will valuable him Incidentally Pat DuBock also nomi nated position came within two votes being elected AMA sent proxy Don thus assuring dele gates US lying down job Pat would surely have elected would have lost time getting new com mittee established lost continuity previous years matters brought before technical committee shortening helicopter speed record course about third present 200 meters told Hubert Bitners comments about flying dot habit sight made turns ends course mem bers very receptive idea Belgian delegate proposed compromise half distance 100 meters 50 meter entry corridors change unfortunately cannot made until next Sporting Code John E printed 1983 Just after meeting Burkam learned new helicopter speed record 68571 km/hr 426 mph set November 1978 Mr Nepereny Czech oslovakia Judging friendships formed re newed between representatives counterparts both East West European countries have no need worry about image FAI/CIAM some thing could accomplished no other way being person FAI ClAM RC ELECTRICS Joe Beshar first experience attending FAI ClAM meeting held Paris November 30 December 1 1978 clearly substantiates value international aeromodeling meetings opportunity countries communicate coordinate propogates un derstanding invaluable essential encourages good fellowship growth principles ideas amongst ternational community aeromodeling re suiting overall progress state art knowledge gains US model aviation enthusiasts through AMA As parallel consider effective United Nations Aeromodeling dedi cation starts will consistent common interest aeromodeling April 1979 91 RC Electrics/Beshar Cont should recognized international cooperation must world defini tion rules competition world records can documented disciplined manner regardless world politics racial back ground Judging comments made various delegates image AMA has developed behalf United States must commended recognized great diplomacy has practiced accomplish goal During committee meetings came realize European countries have ad vanced considerably further US electric powered aeromodeling being practiced greater enthusiasm great er activity resulting advancing state thz art progress evident flying RC Soaring Pattern Pylon events competitively thereby encouraging im provements electromotive components suppliers Switzerland have published model magazine entirely electro motive modeling Modell Flugsport issues 3/76 through 3/78 available Emil Ch Giezendanner Postfach 8335 Hittnau Switzerland FAI ClAM SPACE MODELS Howard R Kuhn meeting ClAM Paris unlike NATO meetings have tended Paris past some cases national policy would override common sense particular field space model ing found complete misunderstanding majority western nations including US delegation role space modeling international aeromodeling sport As former competing aeromodeler am familiar aspects of internation FAI RC SLOPE SOARING RULES Provisional Approved December 1978 1 Definition contest speed event radio controlled slope gliders minimum 4 rounds must flown organizer shall run rounds conditions time permit up maximum 10 rounds 2 Characteristics Radio Controlled Slope Gliders Maximum surface area St 150 din2 Maximum flying mass 5 kg Loading St between 12 75 g/d m radio shall able operate simul taneously other equipment nor mally used spacing allocated RC bands ie 35 Mhz 10 Khz competitor may use two models contest competitor may combine parts models between rounds provided resulting model used flight conforms rules parts have checked before start contest Addition ballast must located ternally model and/or change angles setting allowed Variation geometry area allowed actuated distance radio control 3 Competitor Helpers competitor pilot must operate radio equipment per sonally pilot permitted helper helper assist advise pi lot until model passing Base first time after timed flight com pleted 4 Definition Attempt tempt model has left hands pilot helper 5 Number Attempts pilot has attempt flight An attempt can re peated launching attempt impeded hind ered aborted circumstances beyond con trol pilot duly witnessed offi cial judges b model collides another model flight other impediment pilot blame account c flight judged fault judges 6 Cancellation Flight flight official attempt carried out whateyer re sult obtained flight official gets zero score pilot used model conforming FAI rules b model loses part airborne c helper advised pilot during timed flight d model controlled anyone other pilot e flight carried through f model lands outside assigned landing area g model launched within 1 min ute moment starting order given 7 Organization Starts flights performed round round starting order settled draw accordance radio frequencies used pilot entitled 3 minutes prep aration time moment called ready box After 3 minutes has elapsed starter may give order start After starter has given order start pilot helper launch model within min ute pilot helper launch model hand starting area indicat ed organizer time launch moment model enters speed course must exceed 20 seconds model has entered speed course ie first crossing Base di rection Base B within 20 seconds flight time will commence moment 20 seconds expire model has entered speed course within 20 seconds announced judges 8 Flying Task flying task fly 1000 meters closed speed course mm 75 meters max 100 shortest possible time moment model first crosses Base direction Base B organizers shall possible try ob tain speed course 100 meters 9 Speed Course speed course laid out along edge slope marked both ends 2 clearly visible flags organizer must ensure two turning planes mutually parallel perpendicu lar main direction slope Depending circumstances two planes marked respectively Base Base B Base official starting plane Base Base B official announces passing model ie center gravity sound signal model flying out speed course Furthermore case Base signal announces first time model crossing Base direc tion Base B 1OJudging flights judged two judges have same competitors judges task control flights performed according rules timekeepers ensure right distance flown 11 Scoring result flight stated time seconds tenths seconds obtained pilot purpose calculating result round com petitors result converted way 1000 x P1/PW P1 competitors result PW best result round 12 Classif ication sum competitors round scores will determine position final classification lowest round score competitor will discarded others added obtain final score will determine position final classi ficatio n avoid ties classification concern ing five best scores classification rounds' flown until ties broken possible result discarded round will determine competitors position final classification 13 Organization Contest competi tion must held site suitable slope soaring marking starting landing areas turning planes organizer must take account config uration terrain wind direction 14Changes Any changes flight landing areas may made between flight rounds 15lnterruption round progress must temporarily interrupted wind force unintermittently low 3 in/sec 25 in/sec b direction wind unintermit tently deviates 45 degrees line perpendicular main direction speed course round progress cancelled i interruption lasts 30 min utes ii fewer 50% competitors have able perform task caused mar ginal conditions Without condition un intermittently ie 20 seconds have met thus automatically caused reflights 92 Model Aviation al events told space modeling playing toy rockets tantamount telling RC Scale modeler play ing large toy airplanes dispel feeling toward space modeling began ac tive campaign discussing various aspects space modeling hobby delegates showing pictures 1978 Space Model World Championships held Jambol Bulgaria able generate con siderable interest events personal contact necessary working interna tionally least acquainted dele gates another aeromodeling sport primary purpose attending ClAM meeting insure US proposal 1980 Space Model World Championships held Lakehurst New Jersey September 1980 ap proved meeting November 1978 space modeling majority about 80% nations attending actively entered world championships Eastern European nations have active space modeling programs means special long range planning long time frame required insure minimum par ticipation five nations required consti tute world championships US Canada have active space modeling programs organizations western nations necessary therefore get ap proval US proposal time proper foundation laid US pro posal 1978 championships held Bul garia US team announced US intent host 1980 champion ships during campaigning Bulgaria personal contacts discussions held various members team managers about feasibility US proposal reaction excellent proposal placed ClAM agenda approval approved spacemodels subcommit tee forwarded ClAM approved questions astounded large number very knowledgeable aeromodelers did know about space modeling Space mod eling logical extension aeromodeling powered flight gliding Because lack information western nations about space modeling sport completely dominated Eastern European bloc essential US continue send ex perienced representative meetings leader western interests would dis astrous activity have ClAM ever de-emphasize existence space model ing another international aeromodeling sport Recommendations 1 That US continue send know ledgeable space modeling representative sport continue international aero modeling sport 2 That program initiated inform nations through ClAM various aspects space modeling sport another aeromodeling hobby could take form display models briefings demon strations showing slides movies photo graphs during meetings after meetings set-ups outside meeting room viewed during breaks FLY SAFELY FAI ClAM OBSERVER Bryant Thompson Rantoul IL As observer paid own way Paris nothing say nor did have pay particular attention details pro cedures could spend time watching impressed warmth greetings friendship delegates sembled prior opening initial meeting Individuals seemed flow small group another renewing friendships some cases meeting newcomers Mem bers US delegation seemed first order business nomi nation officers next year Mr Clemens Johnny nominated four top positions ClAM impressed John Worth unanimously nominated secretary clincher privilaged attend ClAM meet ing eight years ago 1970 Since time position US delegation has risen acceptance leadership sat three subcommittee meetings two chaired members US delega tion three Americans present group no doubt got proposals presented expert field Which beats having Pattern proposal explained Helicopter expert evening delegates broke up smaller groups dinner Although time meant social heard lot discussion would best chairman subcommittee rule should should changed second day ClAM met observer sure hard stay awake saw delegates head nodding listening subcommittee chairman pre sent proposals recommendations watching delegates vote pattern came very apparent pattern first delegate votes feelssometimes subcommittee recommended some times against recommendation dele gate voted against proposal US instigated convinced during subcommittee meeting needed nor best interest FAI competition Second delegates didnt vote along party lines US voted some Russian pro posals Russians voted some US proposals think Czechs voted against both recap major impressions 1 Having US participant sub committee meeting provides US delega tion expertise field people ad vise delegate may vote complete knowledge business hand 2 Friendships formed over time allow exchange ideas opinions really effective representative should re main part delegation long pos sible maintain continuity 3 country has vote ap peared vote modeler politician DIRECTORY CONTEST COORDINATORS I Paul L Penney 8 Charlotte Andoner MA 01810 II R Sobrino 87-26 88th St. Woodhanen Owens NY 11421 RC Richard Smith 300 Steko Am. Rochester NY 14818 RC Lawrence Lundy 248 Ontario St. Lockport NY 14094 III Ken Reber RD 1 Nazareth PA 18064 lEast M Waisenbach 4568W 146th St. Cleseland OH 44135 West Iv Warren Sanders Jr 9735 52nd Am. Collage Pk. MD 20741 RC Ed Fitzwater 474 Tudor Dr. Crownsnille MD 21032 V RC Citarlene Fields 818 Main St. SW New Ellington SC 29809 RC Soaring Donna Dais 7409 Atwood Dr. Hwtsndle AL 35802 FF Wallace Johnson 4112 Whita Aos Rd Montgomery AL VI Jim Thomerson 1317 Eileen CoIlInssiIIe IL 62234 RC Ralph White Jr R R 1 Boa 324 Neoga IL 62447 VII John Esert 421 Walnut In, Apple Valley MN 55124 West Wes Slack 12851 Payton Detroit Ml 48224 lEast VIII John Deacon SOB Commerce St. Fort WorthTX 78102 RC Robert J TalIey31 12 Lawrence Am. NederlandTX 77627 IX Bill Bieda 411 Barker Building Omaha NE 68102 RC George Hunter 69625 Lamar St. Littleton CD 80123 X Myrtle Coad Rt Boa 18 Lower Lake CA 98467 INorthI Lee Polansky 258 Irs Am Goleta CA 93017 South Frank Gowns 2241 Noah St Honolulu HI 96816 HI meets XI Don Dodd 3406 Beluidere Am SW Seattle WA 98126 RC Don Miller 24715 Ssenmit-Landsburg Ramnsdale WA 98051 RC Pylon & Soaring RC Pattern other RC CL RC except Soaring Bold Face Belom Indicates Chairman Contest Board 36106 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Struck RFD2 Hamburg Old LymeCT06371 II Bradley Bane 80 Lake Am Lyndonnilla NY 14098 Ill Rudy Klsiber 2021 Lakeland Am Lakawood OH 44107 lv Joe Boyle Jr. 219 Slsenandoalt Rd. Hampton VA 23361 V Bonny Jenkins 31125 Raines Rd. Memphis TN 38118 VI Chris Matuano 8878 Giegee St Johe MO 63114 VII Phil Klintworth Jr 715 Rutgers Rd. Rochester MI 48063 VIII Mark Valerius 2302 Pomeran Dr Houston TX 77058 IX Jerald Murphy 2432 Astron Dr. Colorado Springs CO 80906 X Joe Norcross 215W Santa Ana No21 IA Clovis CA 93812 Xl Ernie Line 16588-121st Am. SE RentonWA 98055 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I Geotge Higgins P0 Boa 482 North Pembroke MA 02358 II Bill Boss 7706 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 III Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St Dasids PA 19087 IV Ron McNally 6118 Barda Ave. Springfield VA 22152 V Dane Hemstraught PO Boa 171 Moncks Corner SC 29461 VI Bob Burnt 5248W School Chicago IL 80641 VII James Sinton 4941 Wisconsin Am N New Hope MN 55428 VIII Wilham R Lee 3522 Tawerisk Ls Missouri CtyTX 77459 IX Michael Tallwan 3014 Eoclange Wichita KS 67217 X Pete Brandt 315S Maria Ave Redondo Beach CA 90277 XI Dan Rutherford 4705 237th P1 SE. Bothell WA 98011 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARD Ed luo 483 Fiske St. Holliston MA 01746 II Joe Friend 62 Joysan Test. Freehold NJ 07728 III Dane Brown 8534 Huddleston Cincinnati OH 48236 IV Fred M Gregg 12709 Richmond St. Chester VA 23831 V 1 Davis Jr 1813S Lakeshore Dr. Birmingham AL 35216 VI Mike Mueller 1531 RenemCirSdsaumburg 1L60193 VII Peter Waters 31219 Kendall Lisonia MI 48154 VIII Win C Thomas 331 SE Rockinood Bartlessille OK 74003 IX Loran Tregellas 3003 S Ewrntt Wichita KS 67217 X Bill Northrop Jr 621 W 19th St. Costa Mesa CA 92627 XI Ralph Brooke 3431 5 194th Seattle WA 98188 SCALE CONTEST BOARD Richard Shonnan 408 River Rd Temksbury MA 01876 II Robert Clemens 95 Sltoreway Dr. Rochester NY 14612 Ill Edward Wissat 1521 Summit St. McKeesport PA 15130 IV Bob Karlsso 2843 Marsh Rd. Wilmington 05 19810 V David Plart 6940 NW 15th Ft Lauderdale FL 33313 VI Bob underwood4l09Concurd Oaks Dr St Lous M063128 VII Claude McCullough Boa 40 Montezuma IA 50171 VIII William H twin 922 SsaOown Lane DasotoTX 75115 IX Dean Copeand 7817 Seward St. Omara NE 68114 X Frank Capan 281 Canrino Se las Flores Encinitas CA 92024 XI Earle Mourlsead 275 S View F S. Salem OR 97302 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tupelo Napereille IL 80540 April 1979 93 X SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX 0 a. Competition News will present time time constructive thought-provoking ideas team exception present criticisms AMA rules end policies affect competitors issue has two sides CN Indoor World Champion Indoor flying like 0 O will endeavor print viewpoints have submittedwithin limits available shooting crap unloaded dice X Ci space uniqueness constructiveness timeliness good taste Determination appropri- hot rolling make point ness publication of matters must necessity rest solely publisher o ghts presented author should necessarily construed asWhen dice come back next roll0 AMA HO AMA officers publisher should note publication hare cold ice dice 4 rules-change policy-change idea does necessarily mean specific proposal has Points incentive fly long- W O presented Contest Board Executive Council appropriate committee such action er attaining 50 minutes Class D 0 Ci responsibility author anyone else interested obtaining official action model past year done X promise fraction point Cf past two World Championships INDOOR TEAM PROGRAM POINTS PRO AND CON contests fOers other countries selected 0Among Indoor fliers interested gaining berth team represent USwithout points have both times trounced two o out three team members moti- d Championships has division two principal groups 1 favoring avation win incentive program involving multiple regional contests andanational team finals points being earned year system two-year rat race0 reglonals carried forward combined points earned finals 2instead year Any modeler keen 0those favoring national team finals best two-flight total determining teamdesire win will intense building fly4 omembers same manner World Champion decideding year order beat competition0 x ause charges have rampant two camps would listen give due con-It interferes team members prepara Xsideration others point view Soapboxis providing opportunity leaders bothtion WICas must also compete forCA 0 Osides present cases debate style representative camp first developed aa place next team also interferes a.presentation pont yew presentations exchanged whichwith team hopeful fliers enjoyment ofU 4flowed rebuttalsother Indoor classes must compete03 O0 other FAI fliers During non-contest fly-X PRORay HarlanIUNManny Radoffing sessions jeopardizes serious FAI team Ohopefuls possible collision 0 1974 after 12 years w thout USIf man s th nk ng s valid pro- likes Penny Plane dicel -g 4team win committee formed thecess must guided logic old ad-Any worthy program should strive pro- 03 Osingular Objective designing program toage truism Indoor times cannot beduce winning teams Times have overwhelm- 0 x develop strongest team US couldcompared different sites Points whichingly Must have maximum participation X field werent trying make three World simply directly derived times Times have Under point systems have lost 0 Champions just pick three high-placing flierswithout fudge factor also cannot com-56% former participants just two trials 0.who could counted make respec-pared other Thus point comparisonIt must nurture newcomers Obviously points 403 Otable showing under extreme pressure offor national position standing invaliddid too restrictive discourag-0 CAWorld Championship competition ittee introduce onesingX X consistency key Last yearconsciousness idea presumptious ons times selection sys-CA oDieter Siebenmann Switzerland told heassertion idea derived realitytam simply stated 1 fliers cannot0 began flying indoors thinking needed onlynot subject rational examination vail-bring points World Championships 2 4 two good flights out six quickly learned dated process reason such idea final should same ultimate test 03 0 O he needed six good ones get two winners should notbeallowedtostayandbesanctified perform necessary 3 points x CA Indoors inherently consistent sport be- undercuts rest ones convictions invalid 14 times maximize participation Ci Ocause flying constraints vagaries ofkills rest ones capacity certain ofo weather rubber Inattention smallanything monoply access enabled -u details fosters inconsistency takes lot ofcommittee alter convictions f Ii-REBUTTALBy Ray HarlanW O practice repeatable Contest pressure ers resultant yes votes fulfilled self- 0 es proficiency righteous committee Successful wants second X X The point system developed attack &@ll Since 1961 US Indoor FAI can first lndoorsitesthe US is problem several distinctly important Teams have Placed first two times never could dominate world competition have 0 ways first time ever performance less second exception In- far fliers other country -g 4from contests other finals counteddoor teams have successful ofneed lot contest savvy03 0 directly towards competitors total scoreall US free flight teams ever no matter what ors need big gamble f Ii-0 attempted eliminate lucky win atselection system used no excuse toers work hard enough overcome NoX finals may have no long-term per-employ invalid point programlother worldwide sport entertains little formance support system combined ts cited method selectingpractice Indoor flying seems a scores regional contests onlythe consistent fliers thirdgreat burden attend couple contests 03 0equitable manner proportion con-ranked man points below 1976year0 CAtests best performance times used di-teammates outfiew wide mar- mond has consistent yearX Xrectly flying anything highest cell-gin won WIC himself pulledbecause willing make sacrificeCA 0ings would futileup other two 8th 9th bootlat least 1400 miles contest hone his0 system encouraged flying dif-strape also give us first place team Othercompetitive skills has learned make 4ferent sites help flier better understandconsistent inconsistencies thismodels perform under conditions has03 O0 CAhis model-power combination crucialWorld Champion 1976 teammate couldheld up contest pressure aspect World Championships training make 1978 team year again dedication point system CA program very demanding having fairly won WIC second man 16th hopes foster cant encouraged o short intervals between contests lot re-and third man 30th 1976 W/Cprogram chooses team just ilding occupied intervals thiswas eligible rules flew 1978two flights Mr Radoff small band 0 added experience forcing fliers im- placing 2nd though could make followers unwilling make effort 0 CA prove weaknesses overcome incon____________________________________________________________[v32][b1994255915600]]X Xsistencies pay careful attention theCA O0 little details spell difference betweenLack consistency under contest pressure winning World Championships a.success failureclearly key defeat British 403 0The effort paid off 1976 US placed fifth ninth eleventh REBUTTALBy Manny Radoff0 CAwon both Team Individual Champion- showed uniformity needed take theX x ships flying under poor conditions team prize away US its singu- Explain downgrade 78 team CA Ogood fortune did repeat itself year lar stellar performanceDomina won Nats Indoor FAI Stick four out0 The program watered down ac- summary point system designed last five years 77 Hulbert voted -g 4 commodate some complainers hard work encourage enhance competitive Most Improved Indoor Flier Richmond 03 0 The finals weighting increased saws qualities requisite champion team pro- won W/C 0 CA rainout second day team chosen vides solid foundation such say Indoors inherently incon Xin five flights rather six oneteams can built Adopting program whichsistent sport because flying constraints 0flight over 35 fifth resultingpicks team two-flight total isthe vagaries weather rubber 0 a.team able retain world titleridiculously risky nation seriously bentdicel 40 0 CA SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX X 94 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/04
Page Numbers: 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94
COM PETI TWftI NE WSLETTEREW ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS FEW CHANGES TO 1919 NATS Scheduled Lincoln Nebraska July 29 through August 5 1979 National Model Airplane Championships will essentially same 1978 except 1 The main Site Control Line events RC Pattern Pylon Scale will active municipal airport will have nor mal full-scale airline military general avi ation activities going during contest operation will much like 77 Nats Riverside CA Nats used large concrete aircraft parking ramp parallel main runway Lincoln Nats ever will have separation between mod el full-scale flying utilizing former Strategic Air Command property adjacent municipal airfield operation 2 The Free Flight site will include FF Scale events will much further away usual former missile base near Mead NE about 40-minute drive northwest Lincoln use motorbikes model retrieval will permitted site large direction prevailing wind corn sides crosswind dimension about half mile over mile length terrain somewhat rolling patches scrub brush rough grass large con centration trees 3 The auxiliary RC site used RC Helicopter Soaring events city prop erty about seven miles east Lincoln Airport next high school site has short mowed grass maintained Park Depart ment top low hill large enough permit changing sailplane launch direction necessary ample parking 4 The Indoor site downtown Pershing Auditorium within mile Nats dorms about three miles Lincoln Airport ceiling smooth gentle arc about 51 feet high floor space clean smooth about 90 x l84feet Typical stadium seat ing surrounds floor space three sides stage fourth side inside building dimensions above seats about 192 x 232 feet Note This year Indoor schedule will reversed microfilm models being flown July 30 instead Sunday means Hand Launched Gliders Scale Easy B Pennyplane will flown Sunday July 29 5 Other Details a Entry Fees remain same 78 $5 Juniors $10 Seniors $20 Open plus event fees late entry feefor Opens onlyhas increased $50l will fore save mare ever before enter advance mail before July 2 Note basic 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW entry fees event fees refundable no-shows b Trophies will awarded proportion event entries minimum three per event five events least 10 contestants plus trophy additional 10 entries above first 10 three trophies best Juniors Seniors events combined age groups irs Srs win regular event trophies Exception RC Pylon Pattern will have 10 trophies per event Quarter Midget Formula Pattern Novice Advanced Expert Masters Note top three Juniors Seniors Pattern Pylon events will also receive trophies top 10 c Entry Forms will available approxi mately end March sure receiv ing send business size envelope No 10 self-addressed 1 Sc stamp affixed AMA HQ 815 Fifteenth Street NW Wash ington DC 20005 Write Nats front lower left corner d Dorms per night cost will $950 per person two per room $13 single high er has typical some nearby econo motels available about same slightly higher rates Motel 6 Days Inn Reg ular motels Holiday Inn Ramada Inn etc have normal rates about $5 $10 higher Dorms have telephones room individ ual room controlled air conditioning basic linens sheets pillow cases Ample parking Meals available university FLASHI Nats changes approved AMA Executive Council during its January 27 meet ing St Louis Electric Power Free Flight event per AMA rule book has added official schedule Saturday August 4 Control Line Speed Events have re arranged provide four-day schedule follows Monday Formula 40 FAI Class Tuesday AA AA Proto Wed nes day B C Thursday D Jet Plan Early 1979 Nats July 29August 5 Lincoln Nebraska NATS SITE LOCATiON thought/n general way location 1979 National Contest Lincoln Nebraska centrally located AMA member Bill Skelton Warrenton OR looked up gave us some actual figures letter follows pleased see siting com mittee chosen place centrally locat ed Lincoln NE 79 Nats can WASHINGTON DC 20005 hope will give big boost tendance will promote expand interest model aviation Just heck got out handy-dandy U-Haul dial-amile chart selected four cities West Coast four East Coast checking mileage am sending might possibly interest Seattle WA 1648 miles Portland OR 1664 miles San Francisco CA 1664 miles Los Angeles CA 1666 miles Portland ME 1592 miles New York NY 1372 miles Richmond VA 1259 miles Mi ami FL 1740 miles Congratulations Well Done due committee sponsoring group NATS UNOFFICIAL EVENTS Any person group intending hold unofficial event connection years National Contest Lincoln NE July 29-August 5 requested supply details AMA HQ soon possible information needed order 1 determine likely interference proposed un official event official events 2 aid publicizing unofficial event Information should submitted includes date event name event sponsoring organization name address Contest Director special rules event rule book event space require ments event type prizes entry fee applicable Furthermore statement should provided likely effect unof ficial event official events being run concurrently Nats unofficial events must non-in terfering nature official Nats events person group organizing un official event must assume responsibility respects no Nats equipment person nel can provided Unofficial Events Already Planning Terry Rimert Unofficial Events Coordinator National Free Flight So ciety indicates NFFS planning hold coordinate holding follow ing unofficial Nats events Indoor Manhat tan Cabin Indoor Rubber Helicopter Orni thopter AutogiroOutdoor Rubber Speed Outdoor Rubber Helicopter Ornithopter Autogiro FF Electric Power FF Cargo FF P P-30 Rubber Embryo Endurance also ex pects vill unofficial events Old-Timer Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Specific dates events will announced later Note Subsequent avove information FE Liectric Power made official event 1979 Nationals 86 Model Aviation DECEMBER 1 1918 FAI ANNUAL MEETING pages last month told highlights meeting especially pertaining World Championships scheduling election of ficers Federation Aeronautique Inter nationale FAI Committee International Aero Modeling ClAM report details changes FAI competition rules enacted FAI Sporting Code issued just once four years however material changes official book rules cannot enacted until 1983 current 1979 edi tion soon available other hand clarification changes safety changes rules part official book such annex official rules also provisional rules can enacted immediate effect ClAM actions thus grouped according immediate effect effective 1983 EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY FREE FLIGHT Outdoor Gliders Although no action taken meet ing problems noted present linecrossing rules 25 sq din pennant being attached secondary cable sometimes being released before main launch cable points expected FA Bureau officers will issue clarification 1979 Free Flight World Championships meets late March early April Indoor Definition Official Flight Clarify adding italicized words Only flights 60 seconds will considered official flight may terminated physical means within first 60 seconds flight less 60 seconds.. Steering Model Clarified details pro cedure approved follows Add following preface Steering must used avert collision structure building its contents other models Movements model must primarily horizontal plane minimize altitude changes timekeepers opinion models altitude change approaching over one-half meter meter 25 ters altitude whichever larger will warn competitor Continued disregard timekeepers warning will result term inated flight b Add following definition condi tions substitution physically handi capped competitor must arrange substi tute contest officials case poor sight medical doctors affadavit certifying competitors corrected vision no less 20/40 better eye must submit ted permit substitute steerer c Add following clarify re start fouled flight competitor has two minutes following termination fouled flight decide whether restart chooses restart must before next official flight Timing Clarify adding italicized words l comes contact part building its contents other floor translational move ment ceases timekeepers shall continue time flight 10 seconds Should model remain contact build ing contents after 10 seconds timing will cease. RADIO CONTROL Aerobatics Placement Judges Alternate Flight Path Approved recommendations World Championships organizers judges during preliminary rounds will placed po sition three front two hind judge two meters apart dur ing final five judges two rows two met ers apart both cases rearward judges observe through spaces between forward judges judges shall directed discuss maneuvers during flight organizer shall provide alternative flight path 90 degrees preferred flight path used discretion Contest Manager Jury Simple Schedule Approved adding Annex smaller contests use Schedule C flyoff sched ule recommended Thermal Soaring Competitor Helpers Clarify adding italicized words - must make signaling forward Base pilot during flight. Definition Attempt Official Flight Clarify 1 6b substituting itali cized word task First Round Tasks Clarify adding italicized words 21 st round flown shall consist Tasks C Duration Speed discretion organizer either task may flown first scheduled round Any single round Launching Clarify changing last sentence 22ba/3 following means must provided prevent un reeling line during launch Task BDistance Clarify changing 24d following Before beginning working time model must pre sented identification Base After start ing working time model can re leased anywhere field provided happens outside course pilot must stay Base until task completed Task CSpeed Clarify changing 25e following After beginning working time model can released field pilot must remain Base until task completed OHIO FOR RC MASTERS Finalists current RC Aerobatics Team Selection Program have selected Celina OH June 23-24 1979 RC Masters Team Selection Finals vote 31 Ohio site vs 11 Pueblo CO Ohio site proposed Cincinnati Aero modelers Colorado site jointly Pueblo Sky Corral Club Pikes Peak RC Club US team three competitors will selected RC Masters 1979 RC Aerobatics World Championships slated held South Africa Clarify 25g adding italicized words Models have completed task flying course within 4 min utes Slope Soaring complete new set provisional rules approved printed separately issue Pylon Racing change method scoring provisional rules approved fol lows flight model shall timed stopwatch Timing shall commence starting signal given indi vidual model finish model cros ses finishing line competitors time seconds de ducted 200 becomes score round lap counted due pylon cut sideline overflight addition al lap will flown However com petitors time seconds will adjusted up wards 10% before deduction 200 winner contestant ac cumulates points after conclu sion heats Note copy provisional FAI Py lon Racing rules may upon request AMA HQ please include pre-addressed stamped business-size return envelope E lectro-Powered Models Electro-Motorgliders new Schedule Maneuvers provisional-rule models approved follows note full provisional RC Electro-Powered Models rules printed March 1978 issue page 80 two imaginary vertical planes distance 100 meters planes de termine turnlines named Base Base B Base line models launched prolonginent Base stands imaginary gate consisting two poles 3 meters high separated distance 20 meters competitor organizer pro vides flagman Base B two timekeep ers Base Models launched hand time keeping starts model leaves hand competitor helper Before start ing flight competitor has show timekeeper controls motor switching transmitter off eventu ally inverted etc first task 200 seconds al lowed total time pilot can decide himself switch off motor motor off model has fly great est possible number 100-meter laps tween Base Base B turning sig naled flagman Base B timekeepers Base lap earns pilot 20 points Either switching motor end 200 sec period ends counting laps After end first task model must pass 3-meter gate soon possible Passing gate motor off end last 1 00-meter lap allowed Flying through gate right altitude less 3 meters gives 10 points model passes gate time keeper 2 starts watch signaling start second task second task consists duration landing task total time 300 seconds allowed Again pilot can April 1979 87 FAI Meeting Cont decide long will keep motor running gliding time timekeeping starts motor switched off first time 300-second period Gliding time ends either motor switched again model comes stop after landing landing organizer must provide two concentric circles respective ly 30 15 meters diameter Landing large circle gives 15 points landing small circle gives 30 points distances measured center circle nose model rest after landing Helicopters Note copy provisional FAI RC Helicopter rules may upon request AMA HQ please include pre-addressed stamped business-size return envelope Starting Engines Add rule 12 competitor should allowed start en gine allotted place carry fly helicopter ready box can make final adjustments five minutes given start begin starting battery plugged glow plug Rectangular Approach Approved lengthening legs maneuver 20 meters 50 meters equal legs Kfactor Changes Reduce True Loop 139 K4 K2 Increase Double Pirouette 137 K2 K3 Increase True Autorotative Descent Landing 1314 K4to K5 New Optional Maneuvers Approved adding following 1315 Single Pirouette K2 Same Double Pirouette 137 360 degree slow rotation 1316 Stall Turn K2 Same Stall Turn 540 Degree Rotation 138 180 degree pivoting 1317 Shovel K4 altitude approximately 20 meters helicopter starts steep approach pilot standing central helipad facing model helicopter remains hovering just over outside helipad about pilots eye level hovers lateral ly left right flag corner maneuvering square starts half Swiss hovering circle hovers laterally stop over helipad again performs half pirouette regains altitude steeply 1318 lmmelmann K3 Fixed wing like description 1319 Inverted lmmelmann K4 Starts inverted 1320 Belgian Stall Turn K4 Model flies straight level pulls up smoothly un til flying straight up performs half roll Just stops model pivots its yaw axis 180 degrees model recovers dive along opposite side entered maneuver APPROVED FOR THE 1983 FAI SPORTING CODE FF Indoor Collision Rule Modified per itali cized words event collision tween two models flight competitor must choose time span between collision two minutes following term ination flight either retain time flight official time recom mence flight recommenced flight must flown before next official flight CL Aerobatics Execution Maneuvers Eliminate re quirement hand signal prior starting consecutive maneuver RC Thermal Soaring Cancellation Flight Disqualification Add italicized words 177 case hand pulley towing launching de vice except launching cable with out device maximum S cc S grams must thrown Scale Radio Control Engines Change maximum engine displacement 21 10cc single engine 15cc total two engines 20cc total three engines Standoff Scale status rules upgraded provisional official thereby introducing possibility could World Championships such models 1984 complete FAI Standoff Scale rules presently intended 1983 edition FAI Sporting Code printed separately issue however possibility changes made rules before 1983 Sporting Code comes about AUSTRAVA SECOND IN CL TEAM RACE re read o s t red over includ ng Down Under indicated recent message received stating shown Austria second place winner 1978 Team Racing World Championships really should have Australia November 1978 issue Fortunately didnt drop al full results listing December issue MEXICANS & CANADIANS IN US CONTESTS accordance information Mexican Federation Sport Aviation AMA Contest Directors hereby advised Mexican citizen wishes enter model contests USA must have license Federation must also pay $1 fee above entry fee contest must sent AMA along name address contestantthis provides AMA membership duration contest liability protection provided Note Licenses Mexican Federa tion free no penalty involved requirement address Mexicans ap ply Federacion Mexicana de los Deportes Aeros AC Puerto No9 Magdalena Mixhuca Mexico 8 DF Attention Jose Luis Ramirez B President Similarly Canadians must have licenses Model Aeronautic Association Canada MAAC order enter AMA con tests Any must pay Contest Director $1 plus cost MAAC member ship $5 Juniors under 18 january 1 $15 Opens over 18 January 1 money along names addres ses Canadians must sent AMA MAAC fees will forwarded Ca nadian organization $1 fee will re tained AMA reciprocal arrangements neces sary comply Federation Aeronautique nternationale FAI req uirements regarding rights foreign contestants organizations also necessary protect reciprocal insurance coverages countries involved Note AMA has special Foreign Entrants Form Contest Directorsavailable free AMA HQto simplify handling such contestants US REPS AT FAI ClAM MEETING AMA md v dual representat n attendance interests required eight specialists Laird JacksonControl Line Ray HarlanFree Flight Bob WischerScale Ron ChidgeyRC Aerobatics Joe BesharRC Electrics Dan PrussRC Soaring John Burk am RC Helicopters Howard KuhnSpace Models Three others also participated Johnny Clemens attended US voting delegate 3rd vice-president chairman Information Ed ucation Subcommittee AMA Executive Director John Worth attend ed ClAM Secretary Bryant Thompson own expense attended observer Reports US participants follow has acknowledged attendance important US interests progress activity verified reason AMA Executive Council earlier ap proved sending representativesto protect investment international scene its effect US modelers FAI ClAM FIRST VP Johnny Clemens Everything world would chaos establishing stan dards exchange knowledge piece being written onthe way home meet ing world body establishes such standardsin great mutual interest aero modeling Two full days spent 30 countries sitting meetings Committee In88 Model Aviation Richard Weber Bowie MD hes set yet another FAI world record8352 Km/Hr 529 mph powered RC airplanes speed closed circuit flight made modified Top Dawg shown powered Supertigre GiS Basic details FAI world record procedures record categories 1978-79 AMA rule book pages 92-93 ternational Aeromodeling Federation Aeronautique Internationale meetings offices French Aero Club 6 Rue Galilee Paris France FAI offices same building years plenary meeting should classed highly successful both standpoints United States world aeromodeling Basic rule making problem year since FAI freeze rules four years terim years definition clarification ex isting rules procedures attended along safety matters also time bids received awarded world championships international com petitions coming several years accomplishing goals 1978 meeting very well representatively attended over 70 people four cor ners world represented del egates far away South Africa Au stralia New Zealand Japan Egypt outstanding feature 1978 meeting was warmest friendliest gath ering can remember important US-AMA goals rapidly being accomplished being pivotal group break down political geographical barriers Key has very careful choice US representatives establish friendships carry US mes sage US delegation largest ever taken FAI meeting assure modeling interest US represented Perhaps sport Sunday flier wonders represented can say rep resented member US delega tion because development art through competitions pleasure flying 11 AMA members offi cal party worked great dedication protect project flying futures AMA members met official meetings mini-meetings halls restaurants hotels pubs represent indi vidual AMA member overcom ing difficulties language barrier must mention time being typical modelers representatives other countries eager understood Aeromodelers exceptional people worldwide As endorsement representation party elected ClAM fices vote 30 world delegates Mr John Worth re-elected Secretary also probably respected man entire world aeromodeling leadership elected 1st Vice-President four oth ers group elected subcommit tee chairmanships get complete picture represented read reports th&re should obvious world aeromodeling excellent condition under splendid direction US handsome part FAI ClAM FREE FUGHT trip ClAM plenary meeting very rewarding Free Flight interests Following 1978 Indoor World Champion ships became obvious rules could stand cleaning up steering rule need major revision close loophole effectively turns sport kite fly ing steering way up meeting quickly became obvious technical competence special interest areas utmost importance Although delegates observers work very hard technical meetings explore problem areas proposals particularly view fact anyone can submit proposal easy overlook major loophole possibilities unless representative experienced field Things went well technical session until ClAM President arrived empha sized four-year rulesmaking morator ium would strictly enforced clarifications present rules changes sake safety would acceptable vote plenary meeting Fortunately able rewrite steering proposal least close kite flying loophole submitted time vote plenary meeting outcome meeting excellent Free Flight interests Canadian line crossing proposal defeated eliminating potential tactical line crossing flag attachment proposal accepted principle sent subcommittee rewording definitive manner wording complete April bureau meeting AMA can request its inclusion FF World Champs 1979 Taft US indoor proposals adopted proposal time period decision after collision 346 clari fication present rule bu requested its adoption 1983 rules book accepted basis last proposal contest procedures 3413 withdrawn inappropriate rules book want simple possible will includ ed contest organizers guide feel very important have US indoor representation meeting extraordinarily rewarding par ticipate see ClAM works now can begin unify efforts move indoor rules other meaningful directions have facility avoid pitfalls improper procedures Finally striking up number friend ships among Free Flight delegates observ ers feel have laid some very important groundwork future amicable rules nego tiations FAI ClAM CONTROL UNE 1978 ClAM FAI rules meetingplen ary did contain very much interest Control Line competitors Probably significant revelation current rule book will printed until least Spring 79 hope doesnt mean delay start four-year rule change freeze until time will mean rules pro posals may considered changes will generally applicable prior 1983 1984 World Championshipsonly safety Ray Harlan items clarifications existing rules possible world championships over next four years some events Combat example changes sake safety may necessary before 1983 Proposals considered 78 meeting included abolishing hand sig nal Aerobatics passed effect after 1983 awarding two medals Team Race pilot mechanics done now practice passed stipulating minimum size Combat models referred subcommit tee eliminating ground penalty points Combat defeated making Combat pitmen competitors same pilot defeated defining duties Combat jury re ferred Jury Guide Committee Team Race Jury Guide final draft prepared may printed along report Control Line Subcommittee will future schedule open meeting annual ly major Control Line competition years will held World Champs odd years major European championships purpose allow com petitors voice opinion directly committee FAI ClAM SCALE Scale subcommittee consisted nine nations including Mexico Japan Yugo slavia represented previ ously Scale two proposals agenda consideration subcommit tee plenary session first dealt request Austria permit use total engine displacement greater 10cc multi-engine planes Eng lish French committee members pointed out use larger engines contrary national laws make proposal acceptable nations help assure passage through plenary session voting agreed two-engine planes should limited 15cc total two 45 cu three engine planes limited 20cc total three 40 cu four 30 cu surprise proposal accepted comment ClAM previously opposed dis placement greater 10cc second proposal US request approve Standoff Scale rules ficial inclusion world championships competition addition current Scale rules subcommittee discussion agreed Standoff popular na tions except US member felt include Standoff would eventually bring about end FAI Precision Scale Dr Laird vote 8 1 rejection proJackson posal point became evident necessary US have pre sent subcommittee meeting vote acceptance surprising turn events plenary session vote contrary subcommittee recommendations vote went acceptance Standoff Scale world championships event provisional Standoff Scale rules will now come official after two years provided rules now written used Presently FAI Standoff rules specify static scoring flight scoring carry equal weight toward final score Switzer land proposed changed 1/3 static 2/3 flying ratio con cerned about effect would have choice plans competition would favor low wing pattern types able enlist support French German Bob Wischer April 1979 89 FAI RC & CL STANDOFF SCALE RULES OfficialAdopted December 1978 Object promote event flying scale model aircraft static judging sim ple does require detailed expert appraisal model flight program judging ma neuvers/demonstrations same FAI CL RC Scale static judging Kfactors adapted fit flight pro gram produce 5050 balance tween flight static Except 194 documentation 110 static judging FAI CL RC Scale rules apply well following rules Model Requirements Any model resembling particular heavier-than-air man-carrying air craft eligible compete provided accordance General Regulations Model Airplanes Part Sporting Code FAI Builder-Flyer competitor must builder model must pilot Proof Scale prove model re sembles particular prototype some docu mentation required Minimum documentation shall consist published three-view drawing silhouette together maximum three photo graphs prototype selection photos showing aircraft front-view side-view plan-view can re place three-view drawing silhouette oldtimer aircraft no drawings may exist Minimum span three-view documen tation shall 100 mm 394 scoring under color markings color scheme must proved color print photo printed description Profile similar publication ideal proof both outline color scheme no proof scale mater ial accompanies model craftsman ship flight points may awarded Static Judging Static judging shall done minimum distance 3 m 984 ft model Details visible flight dum engines hidden cowlings cockpit inter iors fine surface details consid ered scoring model No measurements taken Static scoring Fidelity scale accuracy outlines General impressionK30 CraftsmanshipK1 5 Color MarkingsK20 Max Total65 Bonus Points Up 50 points bonus may awarded contestant model entered own construction design As proof contestant should include construction drawings scale presentation Final Scoring An unfinished piece business December 1978 CIA M meeting positive determination whether Final Scoring system would per 1976 FAI CL RC Scale rules would sim ply add static flight points per rules effect time FAI Standoff Scale rules originally adopted provi sional whether current rules should apply provide complexity bonus ac cording type aircraft chairman FA Scale Subcommittee pro cess resolving matter present indi cations resolution likely favor complexity bonus applied flight score Judges Guide judges must examine models closer distance 3 meters prior dur ing static judging rule governing Procedure model should presented judges handler could contestant position should marked ground three meter distance line roped off area judges handle should turn model positions requested judges order able compare model drawings photos Tips judges Main requirement Does look like real plane compared photo/drawing 3m distance Judges should confer prior judging review range models presented agree standards used doubts exist benefit should given model er No cockpit detail should considered Proof Scale Minimum documentation shall consist three-view drawing 100 mm minimum span maximum three photos prototype 50 point bonus points contestants own constructional design maximum figure proportion ately less may awarded reworking partial reworking existing design contestant must sign declaration did construction plan personally appealing bonus points Static judging values 0-10 points fidelity scale workmanship Fidelity scale close does model resemble prototype Workmanship has modeler treat ed model use materials Also complexity model subject should considered simple complicated prototype detail see lists below RatingFidelity ScaleWorkmanship SuperiorLooks exactly likeSuperior 9-10the photocraftsman ship com plex subject ExcellentMinor discrep-High degree 7-8ancies hardlyof craftsmannoticeablemanship GoodChanges made Definite at5-6 not detract tempt hide overall effect model re quirements FairSome obvious de-Workmanship 3-4viations anddetracts changesmodel some way PoorGross exaggera-Bad work0-2tions devia-manship tions scale Scale/Wischer Cont English Canadian Mexican committee members defeat proposed rule change committee member asked wheth er Free Flight Scale Control Line Scale being flown countries US England indicated activity Free Flight US Control Line No action taken either events noted Control Line Scale will flown 1980 World Championships Ottawa Canada reinstate provisional Free Flight Scale rules will require proposal placed agenda 1979 plenary session FAI ClAM RC AEROBATICS annual FAI meeting can full sur prises Thats its important US have live on-the-spot representation something unusual develops itoften does no substitute being pre sent views As far RC Aerobatics concerned few surprises year action taken following agenda items 1Noisa have discussions past two three years about best way measure noise level models subcommittee recommended noise rule changed read 136 dB measured two meters would allow easy mea surement made flight line hav ing two-meter rod fastened measuring instrument proposal withdrawn af ter discussion since generally felt kind measurement would unreli able So noise rule remains basically same weve past two years 2 Wing Loading proposal atRon Chidgey tempt reimpose wing loading rule 75 gr/dm2 referred subcommittee time will forgotten air planes get appreciably smaller faster proposal may gain support next year 3 Number Flights Counting Schedule & B proposed best three out four flights count two Schedule two Schedule B defeated rules remain same passed last year ie best flight will added best flight B determine flies finals Schedule C will allow contestant throw-away under set judges providing separate set judges used B anticipated will take care problem wide variations between sets judges 4 Recommended Pattern Smaller Con tests subcommittee recommended addition following statement annex Sporting Code smaller contests use Schedule C recommend ed done because some meet spon sors reluctant run complicat ed three-schedule format discovered another important reason being opportunity get volved early discussion future rules changes People generally flexible 90 Model Aviation early discussions before eventually become polarized aerobatic rules couldnt changed 1979 rules cat egory frozen year before World Championships except reasons safety clarification informal discussions held necessary desirable changes 1981 heard itsaid manytimesthattheA B patterns need little tougher order properly sort out top contenders move finals Also felt some maneuver descriptions still need clarified items will surely taken care next year along unfinished busi ness noise wing loading rules anyone has ideas concerning prob lems please get touch FAI ClAM RC SOARING Last year remember four-year freeze imposed new rules modified include annex allowed certain rules part annex rules could changed two years Basic ally RC Soaring rules included annex pertain tasks fly launching systems methods launch However further stipulation states no rules changes may made year before world championships above mind coupled fact Belgium hosting World Cham pionships 1979 seemed rather futile submit proposalsunless dealt safety November 30 some 70 delegates observers 30 countries met what largest gathering history ClAM plenary meeting broken down several subcommittee technical meetings attempts resolve differences might have cleared up during previous year RC technical committee meetings Before RC committee met 13 interest ed parties 11 countries met discuss RC sailplane proposals Seven persons attendance members members repre sentatives sailplane subcommittee meeting proved fruitful showed sailplane people well-prepared later RC technical meeting However smooth earlier soaring meeting Fathom can youll appreciate some efforts AMA rules became official last ClAMi 977still have printed means some countries still dont have copies rules US have using year! Problems French printer reasons given will early 1979 before official guide out US copies rules based minutes 1977 meetingsince early 1978 able hold complete team selection program have won der Whos first whats second Although earlier mentioned restric tions well known certain proposals made because 1 Some countries didnt have results 1977 2 felt impor tance certain changes should stressed now though would rejected cause next years world championships clause general some wording changed reasons clarification existing rules thus plugging up some holes Some minor changes also made regard safety No changes could made re gard launching line rubber lengths Nordic rules proposals defeated soundly though accepted subcom mittee rules have use success fully 21A years Denmark Norway Sweden Finland basically have same general F3B rules combine tasks B C four-lap cross-wind task still feel soaring can establish set criteria three-task conceptdura tion distance speedand allow organ izers design tasks would make life simpler concerned Some committee members school says t should crossed i dotted avoid protests misunderstandings others feel rules room protests agree latter Dan Pruss side benefit meetings time spent rule book put aside shop talk done over beer oc casion group included Fridolin Fritzone third Austrian team swept continent F3B past summer Mr Fritz samples wing showed construction techniques work highest calibre discussed freely including attempts eventual world speed record Believe have act together influence can already seen other European com petitors copying lines Austrian bird Belgium World Championships will interesting July FAI ClAM RC HEUCOPTERS years Paris trip has best yet establishing contacts learning about good bad points FAI RC Helicopter contest rules Don Chapman RC Helicopter Committee Chairman learned last minute couldnt go went place As wandering about down bar FAI HeadquartersdrinkingaCoke man England saw identification badge reading RC Helicopter Subcommittee introduced himself Pat DuBock British representative RC Helicopters off learned about European helicopter activity him two hours learned year home Pat got together Warren Hitch cox Canada before first technical meeting discuss Belgian proposed changes additions helicopter rules Pat pointed out interna tional helicopter competitions Europe use FAI rules Since world championship events competi tors experts Therefore need simple maneuvers such 180 degree stall turn single pirouette encourage less experienced fliers com pete Pat also explained new Belgian pro posed maneuver called Shovel Now theres steady scale type helicop ters Roughly speaking helicopter de scends steeply nose toward pilot point five meters front him slides left corner maneuver square spot turns 90 degrees left performs half nosein hovering circle around pilot spot turns 90 degrees left slides left point ar rival does half pirouette climbs steeply away desired whole maneuver can done right instead flight path fol lows outline shovel its handle Pat also pointed out hazard horizon tal figure eight pilot liable get clobbered own helicopter during right turn part maneuver will corrected next printing provi sional rules book talked several delegates regard ing qualifications level interest countrys member RC Helicopter Subcommittee found well qualified active Three prospective new committeemen Germany Nether lands England identified Since Don Chapman re-elected RC Helicopter Chair man names will valuable him Incidentally Pat DuBock also nomi nated position came within two votes being elected AMA sent proxy Don thus assuring dele gates US lying down job Pat would surely have elected would have lost time getting new com mittee established lost continuity previous years matters brought before technical committee shortening helicopter speed record course about third present 200 meters told Hubert Bitners comments about flying dot habit sight made turns ends course mem bers very receptive idea Belgian delegate proposed compromise half distance 100 meters 50 meter entry corridors change unfortunately cannot made until next Sporting Code John E printed 1983 Just after meeting Burkam learned new helicopter speed record 68571 km/hr 426 mph set November 1978 Mr Nepereny Czech oslovakia Judging friendships formed re newed between representatives counterparts both East West European countries have no need worry about image FAI/CIAM some thing could accomplished no other way being person FAI ClAM RC ELECTRICS Joe Beshar first experience attending FAI ClAM meeting held Paris November 30 December 1 1978 clearly substantiates value international aeromodeling meetings opportunity countries communicate coordinate propogates un derstanding invaluable essential encourages good fellowship growth principles ideas amongst ternational community aeromodeling re suiting overall progress state art knowledge gains US model aviation enthusiasts through AMA As parallel consider effective United Nations Aeromodeling dedi cation starts will consistent common interest aeromodeling April 1979 91 RC Electrics/Beshar Cont should recognized international cooperation must world defini tion rules competition world records can documented disciplined manner regardless world politics racial back ground Judging comments made various delegates image AMA has developed behalf United States must commended recognized great diplomacy has practiced accomplish goal During committee meetings came realize European countries have ad vanced considerably further US electric powered aeromodeling being practiced greater enthusiasm great er activity resulting advancing state thz art progress evident flying RC Soaring Pattern Pylon events competitively thereby encouraging im provements electromotive components suppliers Switzerland have published model magazine entirely electro motive modeling Modell Flugsport issues 3/76 through 3/78 available Emil Ch Giezendanner Postfach 8335 Hittnau Switzerland FAI ClAM SPACE MODELS Howard R Kuhn meeting ClAM Paris unlike NATO meetings have tended Paris past some cases national policy would override common sense particular field space model ing found complete misunderstanding majority western nations including US delegation role space modeling international aeromodeling sport As former competing aeromodeler am familiar aspects of internation FAI RC SLOPE SOARING RULES Provisional Approved December 1978 1 Definition contest speed event radio controlled slope gliders minimum 4 rounds must flown organizer shall run rounds conditions time permit up maximum 10 rounds 2 Characteristics Radio Controlled Slope Gliders Maximum surface area St 150 din2 Maximum flying mass 5 kg Loading St between 12 75 g/d m radio shall able operate simul taneously other equipment nor mally used spacing allocated RC bands ie 35 Mhz 10 Khz competitor may use two models contest competitor may combine parts models between rounds provided resulting model used flight conforms rules parts have checked before start contest Addition ballast must located ternally model and/or change angles setting allowed Variation geometry area allowed actuated distance radio control 3 Competitor Helpers competitor pilot must operate radio equipment per sonally pilot permitted helper helper assist advise pi lot until model passing Base first time after timed flight com pleted 4 Definition Attempt tempt model has left hands pilot helper 5 Number Attempts pilot has attempt flight An attempt can re peated launching attempt impeded hind ered aborted circumstances beyond con trol pilot duly witnessed offi cial judges b model collides another model flight other impediment pilot blame account c flight judged fault judges 6 Cancellation Flight flight official attempt carried out whateyer re sult obtained flight official gets zero score pilot used model conforming FAI rules b model loses part airborne c helper advised pilot during timed flight d model controlled anyone other pilot e flight carried through f model lands outside assigned landing area g model launched within 1 min ute moment starting order given 7 Organization Starts flights performed round round starting order settled draw accordance radio frequencies used pilot entitled 3 minutes prep aration time moment called ready box After 3 minutes has elapsed starter may give order start After starter has given order start pilot helper launch model within min ute pilot helper launch model hand starting area indicat ed organizer time launch moment model enters speed course must exceed 20 seconds model has entered speed course ie first crossing Base di rection Base B within 20 seconds flight time will commence moment 20 seconds expire model has entered speed course within 20 seconds announced judges 8 Flying Task flying task fly 1000 meters closed speed course mm 75 meters max 100 shortest possible time moment model first crosses Base direction Base B organizers shall possible try ob tain speed course 100 meters 9 Speed Course speed course laid out along edge slope marked both ends 2 clearly visible flags organizer must ensure two turning planes mutually parallel perpendicu lar main direction slope Depending circumstances two planes marked respectively Base Base B Base official starting plane Base Base B official announces passing model ie center gravity sound signal model flying out speed course Furthermore case Base signal announces first time model crossing Base direc tion Base B 1OJudging flights judged two judges have same competitors judges task control flights performed according rules timekeepers ensure right distance flown 11 Scoring result flight stated time seconds tenths seconds obtained pilot purpose calculating result round com petitors result converted way 1000 x P1/PW P1 competitors result PW best result round 12 Classif ication sum competitors round scores will determine position final classification lowest round score competitor will discarded others added obtain final score will determine position final classi ficatio n avoid ties classification concern ing five best scores classification rounds' flown until ties broken possible result discarded round will determine competitors position final classification 13 Organization Contest competi tion must held site suitable slope soaring marking starting landing areas turning planes organizer must take account config uration terrain wind direction 14Changes Any changes flight landing areas may made between flight rounds 15lnterruption round progress must temporarily interrupted wind force unintermittently low 3 in/sec 25 in/sec b direction wind unintermit tently deviates 45 degrees line perpendicular main direction speed course round progress cancelled i interruption lasts 30 min utes ii fewer 50% competitors have able perform task caused mar ginal conditions Without condition un intermittently ie 20 seconds have met thus automatically caused reflights 92 Model Aviation al events told space modeling playing toy rockets tantamount telling RC Scale modeler play ing large toy airplanes dispel feeling toward space modeling began ac tive campaign discussing various aspects space modeling hobby delegates showing pictures 1978 Space Model World Championships held Jambol Bulgaria able generate con siderable interest events personal contact necessary working interna tionally least acquainted dele gates another aeromodeling sport primary purpose attending ClAM meeting insure US proposal 1980 Space Model World Championships held Lakehurst New Jersey September 1980 ap proved meeting November 1978 space modeling majority about 80% nations attending actively entered world championships Eastern European nations have active space modeling programs means special long range planning long time frame required insure minimum par ticipation five nations required consti tute world championships US Canada have active space modeling programs organizations western nations necessary therefore get ap proval US proposal time proper foundation laid US pro posal 1978 championships held Bul garia US team announced US intent host 1980 champion ships during campaigning Bulgaria personal contacts discussions held various members team managers about feasibility US proposal reaction excellent proposal placed ClAM agenda approval approved spacemodels subcommit tee forwarded ClAM approved questions astounded large number very knowledgeable aeromodelers did know about space modeling Space mod eling logical extension aeromodeling powered flight gliding Because lack information western nations about space modeling sport completely dominated Eastern European bloc essential US continue send ex perienced representative meetings leader western interests would dis astrous activity have ClAM ever de-emphasize existence space model ing another international aeromodeling sport Recommendations 1 That US continue send know ledgeable space modeling representative sport continue international aero modeling sport 2 That program initiated inform nations through ClAM various aspects space modeling sport another aeromodeling hobby could take form display models briefings demon strations showing slides movies photo graphs during meetings after meetings set-ups outside meeting room viewed during breaks FLY SAFELY FAI ClAM OBSERVER Bryant Thompson Rantoul IL As observer paid own way Paris nothing say nor did have pay particular attention details pro cedures could spend time watching impressed warmth greetings friendship delegates sembled prior opening initial meeting Individuals seemed flow small group another renewing friendships some cases meeting newcomers Mem bers US delegation seemed first order business nomi nation officers next year Mr Clemens Johnny nominated four top positions ClAM impressed John Worth unanimously nominated secretary clincher privilaged attend ClAM meet ing eight years ago 1970 Since time position US delegation has risen acceptance leadership sat three subcommittee meetings two chaired members US delega tion three Americans present group no doubt got proposals presented expert field Which beats having Pattern proposal explained Helicopter expert evening delegates broke up smaller groups dinner Although time meant social heard lot discussion would best chairman subcommittee rule should should changed second day ClAM met observer sure hard stay awake saw delegates head nodding listening subcommittee chairman pre sent proposals recommendations watching delegates vote pattern came very apparent pattern first delegate votes feelssometimes subcommittee recommended some times against recommendation dele gate voted against proposal US instigated convinced during subcommittee meeting needed nor best interest FAI competition Second delegates didnt vote along party lines US voted some Russian pro posals Russians voted some US proposals think Czechs voted against both recap major impressions 1 Having US participant sub committee meeting provides US delega tion expertise field people ad vise delegate may vote complete knowledge business hand 2 Friendships formed over time allow exchange ideas opinions really effective representative should re main part delegation long pos sible maintain continuity 3 country has vote ap peared vote modeler politician DIRECTORY CONTEST COORDINATORS I Paul L Penney 8 Charlotte Andoner MA 01810 II R Sobrino 87-26 88th St. Woodhanen Owens NY 11421 RC Richard Smith 300 Steko Am. Rochester NY 14818 RC Lawrence Lundy 248 Ontario St. Lockport NY 14094 III Ken Reber RD 1 Nazareth PA 18064 lEast M Waisenbach 4568W 146th St. Cleseland OH 44135 West Iv Warren Sanders Jr 9735 52nd Am. Collage Pk. MD 20741 RC Ed Fitzwater 474 Tudor Dr. Crownsnille MD 21032 V RC Citarlene Fields 818 Main St. SW New Ellington SC 29809 RC Soaring Donna Dais 7409 Atwood Dr. Hwtsndle AL 35802 FF Wallace Johnson 4112 Whita Aos Rd Montgomery AL VI Jim Thomerson 1317 Eileen CoIlInssiIIe IL 62234 RC Ralph White Jr R R 1 Boa 324 Neoga IL 62447 VII John Esert 421 Walnut In, Apple Valley MN 55124 West Wes Slack 12851 Payton Detroit Ml 48224 lEast VIII John Deacon SOB Commerce St. Fort WorthTX 78102 RC Robert J TalIey31 12 Lawrence Am. NederlandTX 77627 IX Bill Bieda 411 Barker Building Omaha NE 68102 RC George Hunter 69625 Lamar St. Littleton CD 80123 X Myrtle Coad Rt Boa 18 Lower Lake CA 98467 INorthI Lee Polansky 258 Irs Am Goleta CA 93017 South Frank Gowns 2241 Noah St Honolulu HI 96816 HI meets XI Don Dodd 3406 Beluidere Am SW Seattle WA 98126 RC Don Miller 24715 Ssenmit-Landsburg Ramnsdale WA 98051 RC Pylon & Soaring RC Pattern other RC CL RC except Soaring Bold Face Belom Indicates Chairman Contest Board 36106 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Struck RFD2 Hamburg Old LymeCT06371 II Bradley Bane 80 Lake Am Lyndonnilla NY 14098 Ill Rudy Klsiber 2021 Lakeland Am Lakawood OH 44107 lv Joe Boyle Jr. 219 Slsenandoalt Rd. Hampton VA 23361 V Bonny Jenkins 31125 Raines Rd. Memphis TN 38118 VI Chris Matuano 8878 Giegee St Johe MO 63114 VII Phil Klintworth Jr 715 Rutgers Rd. Rochester MI 48063 VIII Mark Valerius 2302 Pomeran Dr Houston TX 77058 IX Jerald Murphy 2432 Astron Dr. Colorado Springs CO 80906 X Joe Norcross 215W Santa Ana No21 IA Clovis CA 93812 Xl Ernie Line 16588-121st Am. SE RentonWA 98055 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I Geotge Higgins P0 Boa 482 North Pembroke MA 02358 II Bill Boss 7706 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 III Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St Dasids PA 19087 IV Ron McNally 6118 Barda Ave. Springfield VA 22152 V Dane Hemstraught PO Boa 171 Moncks Corner SC 29461 VI Bob Burnt 5248W School Chicago IL 80641 VII James Sinton 4941 Wisconsin Am N New Hope MN 55428 VIII Wilham R Lee 3522 Tawerisk Ls Missouri CtyTX 77459 IX Michael Tallwan 3014 Eoclange Wichita KS 67217 X Pete Brandt 315S Maria Ave Redondo Beach CA 90277 XI Dan Rutherford 4705 237th P1 SE. Bothell WA 98011 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARD Ed luo 483 Fiske St. Holliston MA 01746 II Joe Friend 62 Joysan Test. Freehold NJ 07728 III Dane Brown 8534 Huddleston Cincinnati OH 48236 IV Fred M Gregg 12709 Richmond St. Chester VA 23831 V 1 Davis Jr 1813S Lakeshore Dr. Birmingham AL 35216 VI Mike Mueller 1531 RenemCirSdsaumburg 1L60193 VII Peter Waters 31219 Kendall Lisonia MI 48154 VIII Win C Thomas 331 SE Rockinood Bartlessille OK 74003 IX Loran Tregellas 3003 S Ewrntt Wichita KS 67217 X Bill Northrop Jr 621 W 19th St. Costa Mesa CA 92627 XI Ralph Brooke 3431 5 194th Seattle WA 98188 SCALE CONTEST BOARD Richard Shonnan 408 River Rd Temksbury MA 01876 II Robert Clemens 95 Sltoreway Dr. Rochester NY 14612 Ill Edward Wissat 1521 Summit St. McKeesport PA 15130 IV Bob Karlsso 2843 Marsh Rd. Wilmington 05 19810 V David Plart 6940 NW 15th Ft Lauderdale FL 33313 VI Bob underwood4l09Concurd Oaks Dr St Lous M063128 VII Claude McCullough Boa 40 Montezuma IA 50171 VIII William H twin 922 SsaOown Lane DasotoTX 75115 IX Dean Copeand 7817 Seward St. Omara NE 68114 X Frank Capan 281 Canrino Se las Flores Encinitas CA 92024 XI Earle Mourlsead 275 S View F S. Salem OR 97302 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tupelo Napereille IL 80540 April 1979 93 X SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX 0 a. Competition News will present time time constructive thought-provoking ideas team exception present criticisms AMA rules end policies affect competitors issue has two sides CN Indoor World Champion Indoor flying like 0 O will endeavor print viewpoints have submittedwithin limits available shooting crap unloaded dice X Ci space uniqueness constructiveness timeliness good taste Determination appropri- hot rolling make point ness publication of matters must necessity rest solely publisher o ghts presented author should necessarily construed asWhen dice come back next roll0 AMA HO AMA officers publisher should note publication hare cold ice dice 4 rules-change policy-change idea does necessarily mean specific proposal has Points incentive fly long- W O presented Contest Board Executive Council appropriate committee such action er attaining 50 minutes Class D 0 Ci responsibility author anyone else interested obtaining official action model past year done X promise fraction point Cf past two World Championships INDOOR TEAM PROGRAM POINTS PRO AND CON contests fOers other countries selected 0Among Indoor fliers interested gaining berth team represent USwithout points have both times trounced two o out three team members moti- d Championships has division two principal groups 1 favoring avation win incentive program involving multiple regional contests andanational team finals points being earned year system two-year rat race0 reglonals carried forward combined points earned finals 2instead year Any modeler keen 0those favoring national team finals best two-flight total determining teamdesire win will intense building fly4 omembers same manner World Champion decideding year order beat competition0 x ause charges have rampant two camps would listen give due con-It interferes team members prepara Xsideration others point view Soapboxis providing opportunity leaders bothtion WICas must also compete forCA 0 Osides present cases debate style representative camp first developed aa place next team also interferes a.presentation pont yew presentations exchanged whichwith team hopeful fliers enjoyment ofU 4flowed rebuttalsother Indoor classes must compete03 O0 other FAI fliers During non-contest fly-X PRORay HarlanIUNManny Radoffing sessions jeopardizes serious FAI team Ohopefuls possible collision 0 1974 after 12 years w thout USIf man s th nk ng s valid pro- likes Penny Plane dicel -g 4team win committee formed thecess must guided logic old ad-Any worthy program should strive pro- 03 Osingular Objective designing program toage truism Indoor times cannot beduce winning teams Times have overwhelm- 0 x develop strongest team US couldcompared different sites Points whichingly Must have maximum participation X field werent trying make three World simply directly derived times Times have Under point systems have lost 0 Champions just pick three high-placing flierswithout fudge factor also cannot com-56% former participants just two trials 0.who could counted make respec-pared other Thus point comparisonIt must nurture newcomers Obviously points 403 Otable showing under extreme pressure offor national position standing invaliddid too restrictive discourag-0 CAWorld Championship competition ittee introduce onesingX X consistency key Last yearconsciousness idea presumptious ons times selection sys-CA oDieter Siebenmann Switzerland told heassertion idea derived realitytam simply stated 1 fliers cannot0 began flying indoors thinking needed onlynot subject rational examination vail-bring points World Championships 2 4 two good flights out six quickly learned dated process reason such idea final should same ultimate test 03 0 O he needed six good ones get two winners should notbeallowedtostayandbesanctified perform necessary 3 points x CA Indoors inherently consistent sport be- undercuts rest ones convictions invalid 14 times maximize participation Ci Ocause flying constraints vagaries ofkills rest ones capacity certain ofo weather rubber Inattention smallanything monoply access enabled -u details fosters inconsistency takes lot ofcommittee alter convictions f Ii-REBUTTALBy Ray HarlanW O practice repeatable Contest pressure ers resultant yes votes fulfilled self- 0 es proficiency righteous committee Successful wants second X X The point system developed attack &@ll Since 1961 US Indoor FAI can first lndoorsitesthe US is problem several distinctly important Teams have Placed first two times never could dominate world competition have 0 ways first time ever performance less second exception In- far fliers other country -g 4from contests other finals counteddoor teams have successful ofneed lot contest savvy03 0 directly towards competitors total scoreall US free flight teams ever no matter what ors need big gamble f Ii-0 attempted eliminate lucky win atselection system used no excuse toers work hard enough overcome NoX finals may have no long-term per-employ invalid point programlother worldwide sport entertains little formance support system combined ts cited method selectingpractice Indoor flying seems a scores regional contests onlythe consistent fliers thirdgreat burden attend couple contests 03 0equitable manner proportion con-ranked man points below 1976year0 CAtests best performance times used di-teammates outfiew wide mar- mond has consistent yearX Xrectly flying anything highest cell-gin won WIC himself pulledbecause willing make sacrificeCA 0ings would futileup other two 8th 9th bootlat least 1400 miles contest hone his0 system encouraged flying dif-strape also give us first place team Othercompetitive skills has learned make 4ferent sites help flier better understandconsistent inconsistencies thismodels perform under conditions has03 O0 CAhis model-power combination crucialWorld Champion 1976 teammate couldheld up contest pressure aspect World Championships training make 1978 team year again dedication point system CA program very demanding having fairly won WIC second man 16th hopes foster cant encouraged o short intervals between contests lot re-and third man 30th 1976 W/Cprogram chooses team just ilding occupied intervals thiswas eligible rules flew 1978two flights Mr Radoff small band 0 added experience forcing fliers im- placing 2nd though could make followers unwilling make effort 0 CA prove weaknesses overcome incon____________________________________________________________[v32][b1994255915600]]X Xsistencies pay careful attention theCA O0 little details spell difference betweenLack consistency under contest pressure winning World Championships a.success failureclearly key defeat British 403 0The effort paid off 1976 US placed fifth ninth eleventh REBUTTALBy Manny Radoff0 CAwon both Team Individual Champion- showed uniformity needed take theX x ships flying under poor conditions team prize away US its singu- Explain downgrade 78 team CA Ogood fortune did repeat itself year lar stellar performanceDomina won Nats Indoor FAI Stick four out0 The program watered down ac- summary point system designed last five years 77 Hulbert voted -g 4 commodate some complainers hard work encourage enhance competitive Most Improved Indoor Flier Richmond 03 0 The finals weighting increased saws qualities requisite champion team pro- won W/C 0 CA rainout second day team chosen vides solid foundation such say Indoors inherently incon Xin five flights rather six oneteams can built Adopting program whichsistent sport because flying constraints 0flight over 35 fifth resultingpicks team two-flight total isthe vagaries weather rubber 0 a.team able retain world titleridiculously risky nation seriously bentdicel 40 0 CA SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX X 94 Model Aviation
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COM PETI TWftI NE WSLETTEREW ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS FEW CHANGES TO 1919 NATS Scheduled Lincoln Nebraska July 29 through August 5 1979 National Model Airplane Championships will essentially same 1978 except 1 The main Site Control Line events RC Pattern Pylon Scale will active municipal airport will have nor mal full-scale airline military general avi ation activities going during contest operation will much like 77 Nats Riverside CA Nats used large concrete aircraft parking ramp parallel main runway Lincoln Nats ever will have separation between mod el full-scale flying utilizing former Strategic Air Command property adjacent municipal airfield operation 2 The Free Flight site will include FF Scale events will much further away usual former missile base near Mead NE about 40-minute drive northwest Lincoln use motorbikes model retrieval will permitted site large direction prevailing wind corn sides crosswind dimension about half mile over mile length terrain somewhat rolling patches scrub brush rough grass large con centration trees 3 The auxiliary RC site used RC Helicopter Soaring events city prop erty about seven miles east Lincoln Airport next high school site has short mowed grass maintained Park Depart ment top low hill large enough permit changing sailplane launch direction necessary ample parking 4 The Indoor site downtown Pershing Auditorium within mile Nats dorms about three miles Lincoln Airport ceiling smooth gentle arc about 51 feet high floor space clean smooth about 90 x l84feet Typical stadium seat ing surrounds floor space three sides stage fourth side inside building dimensions above seats about 192 x 232 feet Note This year Indoor schedule will reversed microfilm models being flown July 30 instead Sunday means Hand Launched Gliders Scale Easy B Pennyplane will flown Sunday July 29 5 Other Details a Entry Fees remain same 78 $5 Juniors $10 Seniors $20 Open plus event fees late entry feefor Opens onlyhas increased $50l will fore save mare ever before enter advance mail before July 2 Note basic 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW entry fees event fees refundable no-shows b Trophies will awarded proportion event entries minimum three per event five events least 10 contestants plus trophy additional 10 entries above first 10 three trophies best Juniors Seniors events combined age groups irs Srs win regular event trophies Exception RC Pylon Pattern will have 10 trophies per event Quarter Midget Formula Pattern Novice Advanced Expert Masters Note top three Juniors Seniors Pattern Pylon events will also receive trophies top 10 c Entry Forms will available approxi mately end March sure receiv ing send business size envelope No 10 self-addressed 1 Sc stamp affixed AMA HQ 815 Fifteenth Street NW Wash ington DC 20005 Write Nats front lower left corner d Dorms per night cost will $950 per person two per room $13 single high er has typical some nearby econo motels available about same slightly higher rates Motel 6 Days Inn Reg ular motels Holiday Inn Ramada Inn etc have normal rates about $5 $10 higher Dorms have telephones room individ ual room controlled air conditioning basic linens sheets pillow cases Ample parking Meals available university FLASHI Nats changes approved AMA Executive Council during its January 27 meet ing St Louis Electric Power Free Flight event per AMA rule book has added official schedule Saturday August 4 Control Line Speed Events have re arranged provide four-day schedule follows Monday Formula 40 FAI Class Tuesday AA AA Proto Wed nes day B C Thursday D Jet Plan Early 1979 Nats July 29August 5 Lincoln Nebraska NATS SITE LOCATiON thought/n general way location 1979 National Contest Lincoln Nebraska centrally located AMA member Bill Skelton Warrenton OR looked up gave us some actual figures letter follows pleased see siting com mittee chosen place centrally locat ed Lincoln NE 79 Nats can WASHINGTON DC 20005 hope will give big boost tendance will promote expand interest model aviation Just heck got out handy-dandy U-Haul dial-amile chart selected four cities West Coast four East Coast checking mileage am sending might possibly interest Seattle WA 1648 miles Portland OR 1664 miles San Francisco CA 1664 miles Los Angeles CA 1666 miles Portland ME 1592 miles New York NY 1372 miles Richmond VA 1259 miles Mi ami FL 1740 miles Congratulations Well Done due committee sponsoring group NATS UNOFFICIAL EVENTS Any person group intending hold unofficial event connection years National Contest Lincoln NE July 29-August 5 requested supply details AMA HQ soon possible information needed order 1 determine likely interference proposed un official event official events 2 aid publicizing unofficial event Information should submitted includes date event name event sponsoring organization name address Contest Director special rules event rule book event space require ments event type prizes entry fee applicable Furthermore statement should provided likely effect unof ficial event official events being run concurrently Nats unofficial events must non-in terfering nature official Nats events person group organizing un official event must assume responsibility respects no Nats equipment person nel can provided Unofficial Events Already Planning Terry Rimert Unofficial Events Coordinator National Free Flight So ciety indicates NFFS planning hold coordinate holding follow ing unofficial Nats events Indoor Manhat tan Cabin Indoor Rubber Helicopter Orni thopter AutogiroOutdoor Rubber Speed Outdoor Rubber Helicopter Ornithopter Autogiro FF Electric Power FF Cargo FF P P-30 Rubber Embryo Endurance also ex pects vill unofficial events Old-Timer Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Specific dates events will announced later Note Subsequent avove information FE Liectric Power made official event 1979 Nationals 86 Model Aviation DECEMBER 1 1918 FAI ANNUAL MEETING pages last month told highlights meeting especially pertaining World Championships scheduling election of ficers Federation Aeronautique Inter nationale FAI Committee International Aero Modeling ClAM report details changes FAI competition rules enacted FAI Sporting Code issued just once four years however material changes official book rules cannot enacted until 1983 current 1979 edi tion soon available other hand clarification changes safety changes rules part official book such annex official rules also provisional rules can enacted immediate effect ClAM actions thus grouped according immediate effect effective 1983 EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY FREE FLIGHT Outdoor Gliders Although no action taken meet ing problems noted present linecrossing rules 25 sq din pennant being attached secondary cable sometimes being released before main launch cable points expected FA Bureau officers will issue clarification 1979 Free Flight World Championships meets late March early April Indoor Definition Official Flight Clarify adding italicized words Only flights 60 seconds will considered official flight may terminated physical means within first 60 seconds flight less 60 seconds.. Steering Model Clarified details pro cedure approved follows Add following preface Steering must used avert collision structure building its contents other models Movements model must primarily horizontal plane minimize altitude changes timekeepers opinion models altitude change approaching over one-half meter meter 25 ters altitude whichever larger will warn competitor Continued disregard timekeepers warning will result term inated flight b Add following definition condi tions substitution physically handi capped competitor must arrange substi tute contest officials case poor sight medical doctors affadavit certifying competitors corrected vision no less 20/40 better eye must submit ted permit substitute steerer c Add following clarify re start fouled flight competitor has two minutes following termination fouled flight decide whether restart chooses restart must before next official flight Timing Clarify adding italicized words l comes contact part building its contents other floor translational move ment ceases timekeepers shall continue time flight 10 seconds Should model remain contact build ing contents after 10 seconds timing will cease. RADIO CONTROL Aerobatics Placement Judges Alternate Flight Path Approved recommendations World Championships organizers judges during preliminary rounds will placed po sition three front two hind judge two meters apart dur ing final five judges two rows two met ers apart both cases rearward judges observe through spaces between forward judges judges shall directed discuss maneuvers during flight organizer shall provide alternative flight path 90 degrees preferred flight path used discretion Contest Manager Jury Simple Schedule Approved adding Annex smaller contests use Schedule C flyoff sched ule recommended Thermal Soaring Competitor Helpers Clarify adding italicized words - must make signaling forward Base pilot during flight. Definition Attempt Official Flight Clarify 1 6b substituting itali cized word task First Round Tasks Clarify adding italicized words 21 st round flown shall consist Tasks C Duration Speed discretion organizer either task may flown first scheduled round Any single round Launching Clarify changing last sentence 22ba/3 following means must provided prevent un reeling line during launch Task BDistance Clarify changing 24d following Before beginning working time model must pre sented identification Base After start ing working time model can re leased anywhere field provided happens outside course pilot must stay Base until task completed Task CSpeed Clarify changing 25e following After beginning working time model can released field pilot must remain Base until task completed OHIO FOR RC MASTERS Finalists current RC Aerobatics Team Selection Program have selected Celina OH June 23-24 1979 RC Masters Team Selection Finals vote 31 Ohio site vs 11 Pueblo CO Ohio site proposed Cincinnati Aero modelers Colorado site jointly Pueblo Sky Corral Club Pikes Peak RC Club US team three competitors will selected RC Masters 1979 RC Aerobatics World Championships slated held South Africa Clarify 25g adding italicized words Models have completed task flying course within 4 min utes Slope Soaring complete new set provisional rules approved printed separately issue Pylon Racing change method scoring provisional rules approved fol lows flight model shall timed stopwatch Timing shall commence starting signal given indi vidual model finish model cros ses finishing line competitors time seconds de ducted 200 becomes score round lap counted due pylon cut sideline overflight addition al lap will flown However com petitors time seconds will adjusted up wards 10% before deduction 200 winner contestant ac cumulates points after conclu sion heats Note copy provisional FAI Py lon Racing rules may upon request AMA HQ please include pre-addressed stamped business-size return envelope E lectro-Powered Models Electro-Motorgliders new Schedule Maneuvers provisional-rule models approved follows note full provisional RC Electro-Powered Models rules printed March 1978 issue page 80 two imaginary vertical planes distance 100 meters planes de termine turnlines named Base Base B Base line models launched prolonginent Base stands imaginary gate consisting two poles 3 meters high separated distance 20 meters competitor organizer pro vides flagman Base B two timekeep ers Base Models launched hand time keeping starts model leaves hand competitor helper Before start ing flight competitor has show timekeeper controls motor switching transmitter off eventu ally inverted etc first task 200 seconds al lowed total time pilot can decide himself switch off motor motor off model has fly great est possible number 100-meter laps tween Base Base B turning sig naled flagman Base B timekeepers Base lap earns pilot 20 points Either switching motor end 200 sec period ends counting laps After end first task model must pass 3-meter gate soon possible Passing gate motor off end last 1 00-meter lap allowed Flying through gate right altitude less 3 meters gives 10 points model passes gate time keeper 2 starts watch signaling start second task second task consists duration landing task total time 300 seconds allowed Again pilot can April 1979 87 FAI Meeting Cont decide long will keep motor running gliding time timekeeping starts motor switched off first time 300-second period Gliding time ends either motor switched again model comes stop after landing landing organizer must provide two concentric circles respective ly 30 15 meters diameter Landing large circle gives 15 points landing small circle gives 30 points distances measured center circle nose model rest after landing Helicopters Note copy provisional FAI RC Helicopter rules may upon request AMA HQ please include pre-addressed stamped business-size return envelope Starting Engines Add rule 12 competitor should allowed start en gine allotted place carry fly helicopter ready box can make final adjustments five minutes given start begin starting battery plugged glow plug Rectangular Approach Approved lengthening legs maneuver 20 meters 50 meters equal legs Kfactor Changes Reduce True Loop 139 K4 K2 Increase Double Pirouette 137 K2 K3 Increase True Autorotative Descent Landing 1314 K4to K5 New Optional Maneuvers Approved adding following 1315 Single Pirouette K2 Same Double Pirouette 137 360 degree slow rotation 1316 Stall Turn K2 Same Stall Turn 540 Degree Rotation 138 180 degree pivoting 1317 Shovel K4 altitude approximately 20 meters helicopter starts steep approach pilot standing central helipad facing model helicopter remains hovering just over outside helipad about pilots eye level hovers lateral ly left right flag corner maneuvering square starts half Swiss hovering circle hovers laterally stop over helipad again performs half pirouette regains altitude steeply 1318 lmmelmann K3 Fixed wing like description 1319 Inverted lmmelmann K4 Starts inverted 1320 Belgian Stall Turn K4 Model flies straight level pulls up smoothly un til flying straight up performs half roll Just stops model pivots its yaw axis 180 degrees model recovers dive along opposite side entered maneuver APPROVED FOR THE 1983 FAI SPORTING CODE FF Indoor Collision Rule Modified per itali cized words event collision tween two models flight competitor must choose time span between collision two minutes following term ination flight either retain time flight official time recom mence flight recommenced flight must flown before next official flight CL Aerobatics Execution Maneuvers Eliminate re quirement hand signal prior starting consecutive maneuver RC Thermal Soaring Cancellation Flight Disqualification Add italicized words 177 case hand pulley towing launching de vice except launching cable with out device maximum S cc S grams must thrown Scale Radio Control Engines Change maximum engine displacement 21 10cc single engine 15cc total two engines 20cc total three engines Standoff Scale status rules upgraded provisional official thereby introducing possibility could World Championships such models 1984 complete FAI Standoff Scale rules presently intended 1983 edition FAI Sporting Code printed separately issue however possibility changes made rules before 1983 Sporting Code comes about AUSTRAVA SECOND IN CL TEAM RACE re read o s t red over includ ng Down Under indicated recent message received stating shown Austria second place winner 1978 Team Racing World Championships really should have Australia November 1978 issue Fortunately didnt drop al full results listing December issue MEXICANS & CANADIANS IN US CONTESTS accordance information Mexican Federation Sport Aviation AMA Contest Directors hereby advised Mexican citizen wishes enter model contests USA must have license Federation must also pay $1 fee above entry fee contest must sent AMA along name address contestantthis provides AMA membership duration contest liability protection provided Note Licenses Mexican Federa tion free no penalty involved requirement address Mexicans ap ply Federacion Mexicana de los Deportes Aeros AC Puerto No9 Magdalena Mixhuca Mexico 8 DF Attention Jose Luis Ramirez B President Similarly Canadians must have licenses Model Aeronautic Association Canada MAAC order enter AMA con tests Any must pay Contest Director $1 plus cost MAAC member ship $5 Juniors under 18 january 1 $15 Opens over 18 January 1 money along names addres ses Canadians must sent AMA MAAC fees will forwarded Ca nadian organization $1 fee will re tained AMA reciprocal arrangements neces sary comply Federation Aeronautique nternationale FAI req uirements regarding rights foreign contestants organizations also necessary protect reciprocal insurance coverages countries involved Note AMA has special Foreign Entrants Form Contest Directorsavailable free AMA HQto simplify handling such contestants US REPS AT FAI ClAM MEETING AMA md v dual representat n attendance interests required eight specialists Laird JacksonControl Line Ray HarlanFree Flight Bob WischerScale Ron ChidgeyRC Aerobatics Joe BesharRC Electrics Dan PrussRC Soaring John Burk am RC Helicopters Howard KuhnSpace Models Three others also participated Johnny Clemens attended US voting delegate 3rd vice-president chairman Information Ed ucation Subcommittee AMA Executive Director John Worth attend ed ClAM Secretary Bryant Thompson own expense attended observer Reports US participants follow has acknowledged attendance important US interests progress activity verified reason AMA Executive Council earlier ap proved sending representativesto protect investment international scene its effect US modelers FAI ClAM FIRST VP Johnny Clemens Everything world would chaos establishing stan dards exchange knowledge piece being written onthe way home meet ing world body establishes such standardsin great mutual interest aero modeling Two full days spent 30 countries sitting meetings Committee In88 Model Aviation Richard Weber Bowie MD hes set yet another FAI world record8352 Km/Hr 529 mph powered RC airplanes speed closed circuit flight made modified Top Dawg shown powered Supertigre GiS Basic details FAI world record procedures record categories 1978-79 AMA rule book pages 92-93 ternational Aeromodeling Federation Aeronautique Internationale meetings offices French Aero Club 6 Rue Galilee Paris France FAI offices same building years plenary meeting should classed highly successful both standpoints United States world aeromodeling Basic rule making problem year since FAI freeze rules four years terim years definition clarification ex isting rules procedures attended along safety matters also time bids received awarded world championships international com petitions coming several years accomplishing goals 1978 meeting very well representatively attended over 70 people four cor ners world represented del egates far away South Africa Au stralia New Zealand Japan Egypt outstanding feature 1978 meeting was warmest friendliest gath ering can remember important US-AMA goals rapidly being accomplished being pivotal group break down political geographical barriers Key has very careful choice US representatives establish friendships carry US mes sage US delegation largest ever taken FAI meeting assure modeling interest US represented Perhaps sport Sunday flier wonders represented can say rep resented member US delega tion because development art through competitions pleasure flying 11 AMA members offi cal party worked great dedication protect project flying futures AMA members met official meetings mini-meetings halls restaurants hotels pubs represent indi vidual AMA member overcom ing difficulties language barrier must mention time being typical modelers representatives other countries eager understood Aeromodelers exceptional people worldwide As endorsement representation party elected ClAM fices vote 30 world delegates Mr John Worth re-elected Secretary also probably respected man entire world aeromodeling leadership elected 1st Vice-President four oth ers group elected subcommit tee chairmanships get complete picture represented read reports th&re should obvious world aeromodeling excellent condition under splendid direction US handsome part FAI ClAM FREE FUGHT trip ClAM plenary meeting very rewarding Free Flight interests Following 1978 Indoor World Champion ships became obvious rules could stand cleaning up steering rule need major revision close loophole effectively turns sport kite fly ing steering way up meeting quickly became obvious technical competence special interest areas utmost importance Although delegates observers work very hard technical meetings explore problem areas proposals particularly view fact anyone can submit proposal easy overlook major loophole possibilities unless representative experienced field Things went well technical session until ClAM President arrived empha sized four-year rulesmaking morator ium would strictly enforced clarifications present rules changes sake safety would acceptable vote plenary meeting Fortunately able rewrite steering proposal least close kite flying loophole submitted time vote plenary meeting outcome meeting excellent Free Flight interests Canadian line crossing proposal defeated eliminating potential tactical line crossing flag attachment proposal accepted principle sent subcommittee rewording definitive manner wording complete April bureau meeting AMA can request its inclusion FF World Champs 1979 Taft US indoor proposals adopted proposal time period decision after collision 346 clari fication present rule bu requested its adoption 1983 rules book accepted basis last proposal contest procedures 3413 withdrawn inappropriate rules book want simple possible will includ ed contest organizers guide feel very important have US indoor representation meeting extraordinarily rewarding par ticipate see ClAM works now can begin unify efforts move indoor rules other meaningful directions have facility avoid pitfalls improper procedures Finally striking up number friend ships among Free Flight delegates observ ers feel have laid some very important groundwork future amicable rules nego tiations FAI ClAM CONTROL UNE 1978 ClAM FAI rules meetingplen ary did contain very much interest Control Line competitors Probably significant revelation current rule book will printed until least Spring 79 hope doesnt mean delay start four-year rule change freeze until time will mean rules pro posals may considered changes will generally applicable prior 1983 1984 World Championshipsonly safety Ray Harlan items clarifications existing rules possible world championships over next four years some events Combat example changes sake safety may necessary before 1983 Proposals considered 78 meeting included abolishing hand sig nal Aerobatics passed effect after 1983 awarding two medals Team Race pilot mechanics done now practice passed stipulating minimum size Combat models referred subcommit tee eliminating ground penalty points Combat defeated making Combat pitmen competitors same pilot defeated defining duties Combat jury re ferred Jury Guide Committee Team Race Jury Guide final draft prepared may printed along report Control Line Subcommittee will future schedule open meeting annual ly major Control Line competition years will held World Champs odd years major European championships purpose allow com petitors voice opinion directly committee FAI ClAM SCALE Scale subcommittee consisted nine nations including Mexico Japan Yugo slavia represented previ ously Scale two proposals agenda consideration subcommit tee plenary session first dealt request Austria permit use total engine displacement greater 10cc multi-engine planes Eng lish French committee members pointed out use larger engines contrary national laws make proposal acceptable nations help assure passage through plenary session voting agreed two-engine planes should limited 15cc total two 45 cu three engine planes limited 20cc total three 40 cu four 30 cu surprise proposal accepted comment ClAM previously opposed dis placement greater 10cc second proposal US request approve Standoff Scale rules ficial inclusion world championships competition addition current Scale rules subcommittee discussion agreed Standoff popular na tions except US member felt include Standoff would eventually bring about end FAI Precision Scale Dr Laird vote 8 1 rejection proJackson posal point became evident necessary US have pre sent subcommittee meeting vote acceptance surprising turn events plenary session vote contrary subcommittee recommendations vote went acceptance Standoff Scale world championships event provisional Standoff Scale rules will now come official after two years provided rules now written used Presently FAI Standoff rules specify static scoring flight scoring carry equal weight toward final score Switzer land proposed changed 1/3 static 2/3 flying ratio con cerned about effect would have choice plans competition would favor low wing pattern types able enlist support French German Bob Wischer April 1979 89 FAI RC & CL STANDOFF SCALE RULES OfficialAdopted December 1978 Object promote event flying scale model aircraft static judging sim ple does require detailed expert appraisal model flight program judging ma neuvers/demonstrations same FAI CL RC Scale static judging Kfactors adapted fit flight pro gram produce 5050 balance tween flight static Except 194 documentation 110 static judging FAI CL RC Scale rules apply well following rules Model Requirements Any model resembling particular heavier-than-air man-carrying air craft eligible compete provided accordance General Regulations Model Airplanes Part Sporting Code FAI Builder-Flyer competitor must builder model must pilot Proof Scale prove model re sembles particular prototype some docu mentation required Minimum documentation shall consist published three-view drawing silhouette together maximum three photo graphs prototype selection photos showing aircraft front-view side-view plan-view can re place three-view drawing silhouette oldtimer aircraft no drawings may exist Minimum span three-view documen tation shall 100 mm 394 scoring under color markings color scheme must proved color print photo printed description Profile similar publication ideal proof both outline color scheme no proof scale mater ial accompanies model craftsman ship flight points may awarded Static Judging Static judging shall done minimum distance 3 m 984 ft model Details visible flight dum engines hidden cowlings cockpit inter iors fine surface details consid ered scoring model No measurements taken Static scoring Fidelity scale accuracy outlines General impressionK30 CraftsmanshipK1 5 Color MarkingsK20 Max Total65 Bonus Points Up 50 points bonus may awarded contestant model entered own construction design As proof contestant should include construction drawings scale presentation Final Scoring An unfinished piece business December 1978 CIA M meeting positive determination whether Final Scoring system would per 1976 FAI CL RC Scale rules would sim ply add static flight points per rules effect time FAI Standoff Scale rules originally adopted provi sional whether current rules should apply provide complexity bonus ac cording type aircraft chairman FA Scale Subcommittee pro cess resolving matter present indi cations resolution likely favor complexity bonus applied flight score Judges Guide judges must examine models closer distance 3 meters prior dur ing static judging rule governing Procedure model should presented judges handler could contestant position should marked ground three meter distance line roped off area judges handle should turn model positions requested judges order able compare model drawings photos Tips judges Main requirement Does look like real plane compared photo/drawing 3m distance Judges should confer prior judging review range models presented agree standards used doubts exist benefit should given model er No cockpit detail should considered Proof Scale Minimum documentation shall consist three-view drawing 100 mm minimum span maximum three photos prototype 50 point bonus points contestants own constructional design maximum figure proportion ately less may awarded reworking partial reworking existing design contestant must sign declaration did construction plan personally appealing bonus points Static judging values 0-10 points fidelity scale workmanship Fidelity scale close does model resemble prototype Workmanship has modeler treat ed model use materials Also complexity model subject should considered simple complicated prototype detail see lists below RatingFidelity ScaleWorkmanship SuperiorLooks exactly likeSuperior 9-10the photocraftsman ship com plex subject ExcellentMinor discrep-High degree 7-8ancies hardlyof craftsmannoticeablemanship GoodChanges made Definite at5-6 not detract tempt hide overall effect model re quirements FairSome obvious de-Workmanship 3-4viations anddetracts changesmodel some way PoorGross exaggera-Bad work0-2tions devia-manship tions scale Scale/Wischer Cont English Canadian Mexican committee members defeat proposed rule change committee member asked wheth er Free Flight Scale Control Line Scale being flown countries US England indicated activity Free Flight US Control Line No action taken either events noted Control Line Scale will flown 1980 World Championships Ottawa Canada reinstate provisional Free Flight Scale rules will require proposal placed agenda 1979 plenary session FAI ClAM RC AEROBATICS annual FAI meeting can full sur prises Thats its important US have live on-the-spot representation something unusual develops itoften does no substitute being pre sent views As far RC Aerobatics concerned few surprises year action taken following agenda items 1Noisa have discussions past two three years about best way measure noise level models subcommittee recommended noise rule changed read 136 dB measured two meters would allow easy mea surement made flight line hav ing two-meter rod fastened measuring instrument proposal withdrawn af ter discussion since generally felt kind measurement would unreli able So noise rule remains basically same weve past two years 2 Wing Loading proposal atRon Chidgey tempt reimpose wing loading rule 75 gr/dm2 referred subcommittee time will forgotten air planes get appreciably smaller faster proposal may gain support next year 3 Number Flights Counting Schedule & B proposed best three out four flights count two Schedule two Schedule B defeated rules remain same passed last year ie best flight will added best flight B determine flies finals Schedule C will allow contestant throw-away under set judges providing separate set judges used B anticipated will take care problem wide variations between sets judges 4 Recommended Pattern Smaller Con tests subcommittee recommended addition following statement annex Sporting Code smaller contests use Schedule C recommend ed done because some meet spon sors reluctant run complicat ed three-schedule format discovered another important reason being opportunity get volved early discussion future rules changes People generally flexible 90 Model Aviation early discussions before eventually become polarized aerobatic rules couldnt changed 1979 rules cat egory frozen year before World Championships except reasons safety clarification informal discussions held necessary desirable changes 1981 heard itsaid manytimesthattheA B patterns need little tougher order properly sort out top contenders move finals Also felt some maneuver descriptions still need clarified items will surely taken care next year along unfinished busi ness noise wing loading rules anyone has ideas concerning prob lems please get touch FAI ClAM RC SOARING Last year remember four-year freeze imposed new rules modified include annex allowed certain rules part annex rules could changed two years Basic ally RC Soaring rules included annex pertain tasks fly launching systems methods launch However further stipulation states no rules changes may made year before world championships above mind coupled fact Belgium hosting World Cham pionships 1979 seemed rather futile submit proposalsunless dealt safety November 30 some 70 delegates observers 30 countries met what largest gathering history ClAM plenary meeting broken down several subcommittee technical meetings attempts resolve differences might have cleared up during previous year RC technical committee meetings Before RC committee met 13 interest ed parties 11 countries met discuss RC sailplane proposals Seven persons attendance members members repre sentatives sailplane subcommittee meeting proved fruitful showed sailplane people well-prepared later RC technical meeting However smooth earlier soaring meeting Fathom can youll appreciate some efforts AMA rules became official last ClAMi 977still have printed means some countries still dont have copies rules US have using year! Problems French printer reasons given will early 1979 before official guide out US copies rules based minutes 1977 meetingsince early 1978 able hold complete team selection program have won der Whos first whats second Although earlier mentioned restric tions well known certain proposals made because 1 Some countries didnt have results 1977 2 felt impor tance certain changes should stressed now though would rejected cause next years world championships clause general some wording changed reasons clarification existing rules thus plugging up some holes Some minor changes also made regard safety No changes could made re gard launching line rubber lengths Nordic rules proposals defeated soundly though accepted subcom mittee rules have use success fully 21A years Denmark Norway Sweden Finland basically have same general F3B rules combine tasks B C four-lap cross-wind task still feel soaring can establish set criteria three-task conceptdura tion distance speedand allow organ izers design tasks would make life simpler concerned Some committee members school says t should crossed i dotted avoid protests misunderstandings others feel rules room protests agree latter Dan Pruss side benefit meetings time spent rule book put aside shop talk done over beer oc casion group included Fridolin Fritzone third Austrian team swept continent F3B past summer Mr Fritz samples wing showed construction techniques work highest calibre discussed freely including attempts eventual world speed record Believe have act together influence can already seen other European com petitors copying lines Austrian bird Belgium World Championships will interesting July FAI ClAM RC HEUCOPTERS years Paris trip has best yet establishing contacts learning about good bad points FAI RC Helicopter contest rules Don Chapman RC Helicopter Committee Chairman learned last minute couldnt go went place As wandering about down bar FAI HeadquartersdrinkingaCoke man England saw identification badge reading RC Helicopter Subcommittee introduced himself Pat DuBock British representative RC Helicopters off learned about European helicopter activity him two hours learned year home Pat got together Warren Hitch cox Canada before first technical meeting discuss Belgian proposed changes additions helicopter rules Pat pointed out interna tional helicopter competitions Europe use FAI rules Since world championship events competi tors experts Therefore need simple maneuvers such 180 degree stall turn single pirouette encourage less experienced fliers com pete Pat also explained new Belgian pro posed maneuver called Shovel Now theres steady scale type helicop ters Roughly speaking helicopter de scends steeply nose toward pilot point five meters front him slides left corner maneuver square spot turns 90 degrees left performs half nosein hovering circle around pilot spot turns 90 degrees left slides left point ar rival does half pirouette climbs steeply away desired whole maneuver can done right instead flight path fol lows outline shovel its handle Pat also pointed out hazard horizon tal figure eight pilot liable get clobbered own helicopter during right turn part maneuver will corrected next printing provi sional rules book talked several delegates regard ing qualifications level interest countrys member RC Helicopter Subcommittee found well qualified active Three prospective new committeemen Germany Nether lands England identified Since Don Chapman re-elected RC Helicopter Chair man names will valuable him Incidentally Pat DuBock also nomi nated position came within two votes being elected AMA sent proxy Don thus assuring dele gates US lying down job Pat would surely have elected would have lost time getting new com mittee established lost continuity previous years matters brought before technical committee shortening helicopter speed record course about third present 200 meters told Hubert Bitners comments about flying dot habit sight made turns ends course mem bers very receptive idea Belgian delegate proposed compromise half distance 100 meters 50 meter entry corridors change unfortunately cannot made until next Sporting Code John E printed 1983 Just after meeting Burkam learned new helicopter speed record 68571 km/hr 426 mph set November 1978 Mr Nepereny Czech oslovakia Judging friendships formed re newed between representatives counterparts both East West European countries have no need worry about image FAI/CIAM some thing could accomplished no other way being person FAI ClAM RC ELECTRICS Joe Beshar first experience attending FAI ClAM meeting held Paris November 30 December 1 1978 clearly substantiates value international aeromodeling meetings opportunity countries communicate coordinate propogates un derstanding invaluable essential encourages good fellowship growth principles ideas amongst ternational community aeromodeling re suiting overall progress state art knowledge gains US model aviation enthusiasts through AMA As parallel consider effective United Nations Aeromodeling dedi cation starts will consistent common interest aeromodeling April 1979 91 RC Electrics/Beshar Cont should recognized international cooperation must world defini tion rules competition world records can documented disciplined manner regardless world politics racial back ground Judging comments made various delegates image AMA has developed behalf United States must commended recognized great diplomacy has practiced accomplish goal During committee meetings came realize European countries have ad vanced considerably further US electric powered aeromodeling being practiced greater enthusiasm great er activity resulting advancing state thz art progress evident flying RC Soaring Pattern Pylon events competitively thereby encouraging im provements electromotive components suppliers Switzerland have published model magazine entirely electro motive modeling Modell Flugsport issues 3/76 through 3/78 available Emil Ch Giezendanner Postfach 8335 Hittnau Switzerland FAI ClAM SPACE MODELS Howard R Kuhn meeting ClAM Paris unlike NATO meetings have tended Paris past some cases national policy would override common sense particular field space model ing found complete misunderstanding majority western nations including US delegation role space modeling international aeromodeling sport As former competing aeromodeler am familiar aspects of internation FAI RC SLOPE SOARING RULES Provisional Approved December 1978 1 Definition contest speed event radio controlled slope gliders minimum 4 rounds must flown organizer shall run rounds conditions time permit up maximum 10 rounds 2 Characteristics Radio Controlled Slope Gliders Maximum surface area St 150 din2 Maximum flying mass 5 kg Loading St between 12 75 g/d m radio shall able operate simul taneously other equipment nor mally used spacing allocated RC bands ie 35 Mhz 10 Khz competitor may use two models contest competitor may combine parts models between rounds provided resulting model used flight conforms rules parts have checked before start contest Addition ballast must located ternally model and/or change angles setting allowed Variation geometry area allowed actuated distance radio control 3 Competitor Helpers competitor pilot must operate radio equipment per sonally pilot permitted helper helper assist advise pi lot until model passing Base first time after timed flight com pleted 4 Definition Attempt tempt model has left hands pilot helper 5 Number Attempts pilot has attempt flight An attempt can re peated launching attempt impeded hind ered aborted circumstances beyond con trol pilot duly witnessed offi cial judges b model collides another model flight other impediment pilot blame account c flight judged fault judges 6 Cancellation Flight flight official attempt carried out whateyer re sult obtained flight official gets zero score pilot used model conforming FAI rules b model loses part airborne c helper advised pilot during timed flight d model controlled anyone other pilot e flight carried through f model lands outside assigned landing area g model launched within 1 min ute moment starting order given 7 Organization Starts flights performed round round starting order settled draw accordance radio frequencies used pilot entitled 3 minutes prep aration time moment called ready box After 3 minutes has elapsed starter may give order start After starter has given order start pilot helper launch model within min ute pilot helper launch model hand starting area indicat ed organizer time launch moment model enters speed course must exceed 20 seconds model has entered speed course ie first crossing Base di rection Base B within 20 seconds flight time will commence moment 20 seconds expire model has entered speed course within 20 seconds announced judges 8 Flying Task flying task fly 1000 meters closed speed course mm 75 meters max 100 shortest possible time moment model first crosses Base direction Base B organizers shall possible try ob tain speed course 100 meters 9 Speed Course speed course laid out along edge slope marked both ends 2 clearly visible flags organizer must ensure two turning planes mutually parallel perpendicu lar main direction slope Depending circumstances two planes marked respectively Base Base B Base official starting plane Base Base B official announces passing model ie center gravity sound signal model flying out speed course Furthermore case Base signal announces first time model crossing Base direc tion Base B 1OJudging flights judged two judges have same competitors judges task control flights performed according rules timekeepers ensure right distance flown 11 Scoring result flight stated time seconds tenths seconds obtained pilot purpose calculating result round com petitors result converted way 1000 x P1/PW P1 competitors result PW best result round 12 Classif ication sum competitors round scores will determine position final classification lowest round score competitor will discarded others added obtain final score will determine position final classi ficatio n avoid ties classification concern ing five best scores classification rounds' flown until ties broken possible result discarded round will determine competitors position final classification 13 Organization Contest competi tion must held site suitable slope soaring marking starting landing areas turning planes organizer must take account config uration terrain wind direction 14Changes Any changes flight landing areas may made between flight rounds 15lnterruption round progress must temporarily interrupted wind force unintermittently low 3 in/sec 25 in/sec b direction wind unintermit tently deviates 45 degrees line perpendicular main direction speed course round progress cancelled i interruption lasts 30 min utes ii fewer 50% competitors have able perform task caused mar ginal conditions Without condition un intermittently ie 20 seconds have met thus automatically caused reflights 92 Model Aviation al events told space modeling playing toy rockets tantamount telling RC Scale modeler play ing large toy airplanes dispel feeling toward space modeling began ac tive campaign discussing various aspects space modeling hobby delegates showing pictures 1978 Space Model World Championships held Jambol Bulgaria able generate con siderable interest events personal contact necessary working interna tionally least acquainted dele gates another aeromodeling sport primary purpose attending ClAM meeting insure US proposal 1980 Space Model World Championships held Lakehurst New Jersey September 1980 ap proved meeting November 1978 space modeling majority about 80% nations attending actively entered world championships Eastern European nations have active space modeling programs means special long range planning long time frame required insure minimum par ticipation five nations required consti tute world championships US Canada have active space modeling programs organizations western nations necessary therefore get ap proval US proposal time proper foundation laid US pro posal 1978 championships held Bul garia US team announced US intent host 1980 champion ships during campaigning Bulgaria personal contacts discussions held various members team managers about feasibility US proposal reaction excellent proposal placed ClAM agenda approval approved spacemodels subcommit tee forwarded ClAM approved questions astounded large number very knowledgeable aeromodelers did know about space modeling Space mod eling logical extension aeromodeling powered flight gliding Because lack information western nations about space modeling sport completely dominated Eastern European bloc essential US continue send ex perienced representative meetings leader western interests would dis astrous activity have ClAM ever de-emphasize existence space model ing another international aeromodeling sport Recommendations 1 That US continue send know ledgeable space modeling representative sport continue international aero modeling sport 2 That program initiated inform nations through ClAM various aspects space modeling sport another aeromodeling hobby could take form display models briefings demon strations showing slides movies photo graphs during meetings after meetings set-ups outside meeting room viewed during breaks FLY SAFELY FAI ClAM OBSERVER Bryant Thompson Rantoul IL As observer paid own way Paris nothing say nor did have pay particular attention details pro cedures could spend time watching impressed warmth greetings friendship delegates sembled prior opening initial meeting Individuals seemed flow small group another renewing friendships some cases meeting newcomers Mem bers US delegation seemed first order business nomi nation officers next year Mr Clemens Johnny nominated four top positions ClAM impressed John Worth unanimously nominated secretary clincher privilaged attend ClAM meet ing eight years ago 1970 Since time position US delegation has risen acceptance leadership sat three subcommittee meetings two chaired members US delega tion three Americans present group no doubt got proposals presented expert field Which beats having Pattern proposal explained Helicopter expert evening delegates broke up smaller groups dinner Although time meant social heard lot discussion would best chairman subcommittee rule should should changed second day ClAM met observer sure hard stay awake saw delegates head nodding listening subcommittee chairman pre sent proposals recommendations watching delegates vote pattern came very apparent pattern first delegate votes feelssometimes subcommittee recommended some times against recommendation dele gate voted against proposal US instigated convinced during subcommittee meeting needed nor best interest FAI competition Second delegates didnt vote along party lines US voted some Russian pro posals Russians voted some US proposals think Czechs voted against both recap major impressions 1 Having US participant sub committee meeting provides US delega tion expertise field people ad vise delegate may vote complete knowledge business hand 2 Friendships formed over time allow exchange ideas opinions really effective representative should re main part delegation long pos sible maintain continuity 3 country has vote ap peared vote modeler politician DIRECTORY CONTEST COORDINATORS I Paul L Penney 8 Charlotte Andoner MA 01810 II R Sobrino 87-26 88th St. Woodhanen Owens NY 11421 RC Richard Smith 300 Steko Am. Rochester NY 14818 RC Lawrence Lundy 248 Ontario St. Lockport NY 14094 III Ken Reber RD 1 Nazareth PA 18064 lEast M Waisenbach 4568W 146th St. Cleseland OH 44135 West Iv Warren Sanders Jr 9735 52nd Am. Collage Pk. MD 20741 RC Ed Fitzwater 474 Tudor Dr. Crownsnille MD 21032 V RC Citarlene Fields 818 Main St. SW New Ellington SC 29809 RC Soaring Donna Dais 7409 Atwood Dr. Hwtsndle AL 35802 FF Wallace Johnson 4112 Whita Aos Rd Montgomery AL VI Jim Thomerson 1317 Eileen CoIlInssiIIe IL 62234 RC Ralph White Jr R R 1 Boa 324 Neoga IL 62447 VII John Esert 421 Walnut In, Apple Valley MN 55124 West Wes Slack 12851 Payton Detroit Ml 48224 lEast VIII John Deacon SOB Commerce St. Fort WorthTX 78102 RC Robert J TalIey31 12 Lawrence Am. NederlandTX 77627 IX Bill Bieda 411 Barker Building Omaha NE 68102 RC George Hunter 69625 Lamar St. Littleton CD 80123 X Myrtle Coad Rt Boa 18 Lower Lake CA 98467 INorthI Lee Polansky 258 Irs Am Goleta CA 93017 South Frank Gowns 2241 Noah St Honolulu HI 96816 HI meets XI Don Dodd 3406 Beluidere Am SW Seattle WA 98126 RC Don Miller 24715 Ssenmit-Landsburg Ramnsdale WA 98051 RC Pylon & Soaring RC Pattern other RC CL RC except Soaring Bold Face Belom Indicates Chairman Contest Board 36106 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Struck RFD2 Hamburg Old LymeCT06371 II Bradley Bane 80 Lake Am Lyndonnilla NY 14098 Ill Rudy Klsiber 2021 Lakeland Am Lakawood OH 44107 lv Joe Boyle Jr. 219 Slsenandoalt Rd. Hampton VA 23361 V Bonny Jenkins 31125 Raines Rd. Memphis TN 38118 VI Chris Matuano 8878 Giegee St Johe MO 63114 VII Phil Klintworth Jr 715 Rutgers Rd. Rochester MI 48063 VIII Mark Valerius 2302 Pomeran Dr Houston TX 77058 IX Jerald Murphy 2432 Astron Dr. Colorado Springs CO 80906 X Joe Norcross 215W Santa Ana No21 IA Clovis CA 93812 Xl Ernie Line 16588-121st Am. SE RentonWA 98055 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I Geotge Higgins P0 Boa 482 North Pembroke MA 02358 II Bill Boss 7706 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 III Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St Dasids PA 19087 IV Ron McNally 6118 Barda Ave. Springfield VA 22152 V Dane Hemstraught PO Boa 171 Moncks Corner SC 29461 VI Bob Burnt 5248W School Chicago IL 80641 VII James Sinton 4941 Wisconsin Am N New Hope MN 55428 VIII Wilham R Lee 3522 Tawerisk Ls Missouri CtyTX 77459 IX Michael Tallwan 3014 Eoclange Wichita KS 67217 X Pete Brandt 315S Maria Ave Redondo Beach CA 90277 XI Dan Rutherford 4705 237th P1 SE. Bothell WA 98011 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARD Ed luo 483 Fiske St. Holliston MA 01746 II Joe Friend 62 Joysan Test. Freehold NJ 07728 III Dane Brown 8534 Huddleston Cincinnati OH 48236 IV Fred M Gregg 12709 Richmond St. Chester VA 23831 V 1 Davis Jr 1813S Lakeshore Dr. Birmingham AL 35216 VI Mike Mueller 1531 RenemCirSdsaumburg 1L60193 VII Peter Waters 31219 Kendall Lisonia MI 48154 VIII Win C Thomas 331 SE Rockinood Bartlessille OK 74003 IX Loran Tregellas 3003 S Ewrntt Wichita KS 67217 X Bill Northrop Jr 621 W 19th St. Costa Mesa CA 92627 XI Ralph Brooke 3431 5 194th Seattle WA 98188 SCALE CONTEST BOARD Richard Shonnan 408 River Rd Temksbury MA 01876 II Robert Clemens 95 Sltoreway Dr. Rochester NY 14612 Ill Edward Wissat 1521 Summit St. McKeesport PA 15130 IV Bob Karlsso 2843 Marsh Rd. Wilmington 05 19810 V David Plart 6940 NW 15th Ft Lauderdale FL 33313 VI Bob underwood4l09Concurd Oaks Dr St Lous M063128 VII Claude McCullough Boa 40 Montezuma IA 50171 VIII William H twin 922 SsaOown Lane DasotoTX 75115 IX Dean Copeand 7817 Seward St. Omara NE 68114 X Frank Capan 281 Canrino Se las Flores Encinitas CA 92024 XI Earle Mourlsead 275 S View F S. Salem OR 97302 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tupelo Napereille IL 80540 April 1979 93 X SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX 0 a. Competition News will present time time constructive thought-provoking ideas team exception present criticisms AMA rules end policies affect competitors issue has two sides CN Indoor World Champion Indoor flying like 0 O will endeavor print viewpoints have submittedwithin limits available shooting crap unloaded dice X Ci space uniqueness constructiveness timeliness good taste Determination appropri- hot rolling make point ness publication of matters must necessity rest solely publisher o ghts presented author should necessarily construed asWhen dice come back next roll0 AMA HO AMA officers publisher should note publication hare cold ice dice 4 rules-change policy-change idea does necessarily mean specific proposal has Points incentive fly long- W O presented Contest Board Executive Council appropriate committee such action er attaining 50 minutes Class D 0 Ci responsibility author anyone else interested obtaining official action model past year done X promise fraction point Cf past two World Championships INDOOR TEAM PROGRAM POINTS PRO AND CON contests fOers other countries selected 0Among Indoor fliers interested gaining berth team represent USwithout points have both times trounced two o out three team members moti- d Championships has division two principal groups 1 favoring avation win incentive program involving multiple regional contests andanational team finals points being earned year system two-year rat race0 reglonals carried forward combined points earned finals 2instead year Any modeler keen 0those favoring national team finals best two-flight total determining teamdesire win will intense building fly4 omembers same manner World Champion decideding year order beat competition0 x ause charges have rampant two camps would listen give due con-It interferes team members prepara Xsideration others point view Soapboxis providing opportunity leaders bothtion WICas must also compete forCA 0 Osides present cases debate style representative camp first developed aa place next team also interferes a.presentation pont yew presentations exchanged whichwith team hopeful fliers enjoyment ofU 4flowed rebuttalsother Indoor classes must compete03 O0 other FAI fliers During non-contest fly-X PRORay HarlanIUNManny Radoffing sessions jeopardizes serious FAI team Ohopefuls possible collision 0 1974 after 12 years w thout USIf man s th nk ng s valid pro- likes Penny Plane dicel -g 4team win committee formed thecess must guided logic old ad-Any worthy program should strive pro- 03 Osingular Objective designing program toage truism Indoor times cannot beduce winning teams Times have overwhelm- 0 x develop strongest team US couldcompared different sites Points whichingly Must have maximum participation X field werent trying make three World simply directly derived times Times have Under point systems have lost 0 Champions just pick three high-placing flierswithout fudge factor also cannot com-56% former participants just two trials 0.who could counted make respec-pared other Thus point comparisonIt must nurture newcomers Obviously points 403 Otable showing under extreme pressure offor national position standing invaliddid too restrictive discourag-0 CAWorld Championship competition ittee introduce onesingX X consistency key Last yearconsciousness idea presumptious ons times selection sys-CA oDieter Siebenmann Switzerland told heassertion idea derived realitytam simply stated 1 fliers cannot0 began flying indoors thinking needed onlynot subject rational examination vail-bring points World Championships 2 4 two good flights out six quickly learned dated process reason such idea final should same ultimate test 03 0 O he needed six good ones get two winners should notbeallowedtostayandbesanctified perform necessary 3 points x CA Indoors inherently consistent sport be- undercuts rest ones convictions invalid 14 times maximize participation Ci Ocause flying constraints vagaries ofkills rest ones capacity certain ofo weather rubber Inattention smallanything monoply access enabled -u details fosters inconsistency takes lot ofcommittee alter convictions f Ii-REBUTTALBy Ray HarlanW O practice repeatable Contest pressure ers resultant yes votes fulfilled self- 0 es proficiency righteous committee Successful wants second X X The point system developed attack &@ll Since 1961 US Indoor FAI can first lndoorsitesthe US is problem several distinctly important Teams have Placed first two times never could dominate world competition have 0 ways first time ever performance less second exception In- far fliers other country -g 4from contests other finals counteddoor teams have successful ofneed lot contest savvy03 0 directly towards competitors total scoreall US free flight teams ever no matter what ors need big gamble f Ii-0 attempted eliminate lucky win atselection system used no excuse toers work hard enough overcome NoX finals may have no long-term per-employ invalid point programlother worldwide sport entertains little formance support system combined ts cited method selectingpractice Indoor flying seems a scores regional contests onlythe consistent fliers thirdgreat burden attend couple contests 03 0equitable manner proportion con-ranked man points below 1976year0 CAtests best performance times used di-teammates outfiew wide mar- mond has consistent yearX Xrectly flying anything highest cell-gin won WIC himself pulledbecause willing make sacrificeCA 0ings would futileup other two 8th 9th bootlat least 1400 miles contest hone his0 system encouraged flying dif-strape also give us first place team Othercompetitive skills has learned make 4ferent sites help flier better understandconsistent inconsistencies thismodels perform under conditions has03 O0 CAhis model-power combination crucialWorld Champion 1976 teammate couldheld up contest pressure aspect World Championships training make 1978 team year again dedication point system CA program very demanding having fairly won WIC second man 16th hopes foster cant encouraged o short intervals between contests lot re-and third man 30th 1976 W/Cprogram chooses team just ilding occupied intervals thiswas eligible rules flew 1978two flights Mr Radoff small band 0 added experience forcing fliers im- placing 2nd though could make followers unwilling make effort 0 CA prove weaknesses overcome incon____________________________________________________________[v32][b1994255915600]]X Xsistencies pay careful attention theCA O0 little details spell difference betweenLack consistency under contest pressure winning World Championships a.success failureclearly key defeat British 403 0The effort paid off 1976 US placed fifth ninth eleventh REBUTTALBy Manny Radoff0 CAwon both Team Individual Champion- showed uniformity needed take theX x ships flying under poor conditions team prize away US its singu- Explain downgrade 78 team CA Ogood fortune did repeat itself year lar stellar performanceDomina won Nats Indoor FAI Stick four out0 The program watered down ac- summary point system designed last five years 77 Hulbert voted -g 4 commodate some complainers hard work encourage enhance competitive Most Improved Indoor Flier Richmond 03 0 The finals weighting increased saws qualities requisite champion team pro- won W/C 0 CA rainout second day team chosen vides solid foundation such say Indoors inherently incon Xin five flights rather six oneteams can built Adopting program whichsistent sport because flying constraints 0flight over 35 fifth resultingpicks team two-flight total isthe vagaries weather rubber 0 a.team able retain world titleridiculously risky nation seriously bentdicel 40 0 CA SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX X 94 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/04
Page Numbers: 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94
COM PETI TWftI NE WSLETTEREW ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS FEW CHANGES TO 1919 NATS Scheduled Lincoln Nebraska July 29 through August 5 1979 National Model Airplane Championships will essentially same 1978 except 1 The main Site Control Line events RC Pattern Pylon Scale will active municipal airport will have nor mal full-scale airline military general avi ation activities going during contest operation will much like 77 Nats Riverside CA Nats used large concrete aircraft parking ramp parallel main runway Lincoln Nats ever will have separation between mod el full-scale flying utilizing former Strategic Air Command property adjacent municipal airfield operation 2 The Free Flight site will include FF Scale events will much further away usual former missile base near Mead NE about 40-minute drive northwest Lincoln use motorbikes model retrieval will permitted site large direction prevailing wind corn sides crosswind dimension about half mile over mile length terrain somewhat rolling patches scrub brush rough grass large con centration trees 3 The auxiliary RC site used RC Helicopter Soaring events city prop erty about seven miles east Lincoln Airport next high school site has short mowed grass maintained Park Depart ment top low hill large enough permit changing sailplane launch direction necessary ample parking 4 The Indoor site downtown Pershing Auditorium within mile Nats dorms about three miles Lincoln Airport ceiling smooth gentle arc about 51 feet high floor space clean smooth about 90 x l84feet Typical stadium seat ing surrounds floor space three sides stage fourth side inside building dimensions above seats about 192 x 232 feet Note This year Indoor schedule will reversed microfilm models being flown July 30 instead Sunday means Hand Launched Gliders Scale Easy B Pennyplane will flown Sunday July 29 5 Other Details a Entry Fees remain same 78 $5 Juniors $10 Seniors $20 Open plus event fees late entry feefor Opens onlyhas increased $50l will fore save mare ever before enter advance mail before July 2 Note basic 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW entry fees event fees refundable no-shows b Trophies will awarded proportion event entries minimum three per event five events least 10 contestants plus trophy additional 10 entries above first 10 three trophies best Juniors Seniors events combined age groups irs Srs win regular event trophies Exception RC Pylon Pattern will have 10 trophies per event Quarter Midget Formula Pattern Novice Advanced Expert Masters Note top three Juniors Seniors Pattern Pylon events will also receive trophies top 10 c Entry Forms will available approxi mately end March sure receiv ing send business size envelope No 10 self-addressed 1 Sc stamp affixed AMA HQ 815 Fifteenth Street NW Wash ington DC 20005 Write Nats front lower left corner d Dorms per night cost will $950 per person two per room $13 single high er has typical some nearby econo motels available about same slightly higher rates Motel 6 Days Inn Reg ular motels Holiday Inn Ramada Inn etc have normal rates about $5 $10 higher Dorms have telephones room individ ual room controlled air conditioning basic linens sheets pillow cases Ample parking Meals available university FLASHI Nats changes approved AMA Executive Council during its January 27 meet ing St Louis Electric Power Free Flight event per AMA rule book has added official schedule Saturday August 4 Control Line Speed Events have re arranged provide four-day schedule follows Monday Formula 40 FAI Class Tuesday AA AA Proto Wed nes day B C Thursday D Jet Plan Early 1979 Nats July 29August 5 Lincoln Nebraska NATS SITE LOCATiON thought/n general way location 1979 National Contest Lincoln Nebraska centrally located AMA member Bill Skelton Warrenton OR looked up gave us some actual figures letter follows pleased see siting com mittee chosen place centrally locat ed Lincoln NE 79 Nats can WASHINGTON DC 20005 hope will give big boost tendance will promote expand interest model aviation Just heck got out handy-dandy U-Haul dial-amile chart selected four cities West Coast four East Coast checking mileage am sending might possibly interest Seattle WA 1648 miles Portland OR 1664 miles San Francisco CA 1664 miles Los Angeles CA 1666 miles Portland ME 1592 miles New York NY 1372 miles Richmond VA 1259 miles Mi ami FL 1740 miles Congratulations Well Done due committee sponsoring group NATS UNOFFICIAL EVENTS Any person group intending hold unofficial event connection years National Contest Lincoln NE July 29-August 5 requested supply details AMA HQ soon possible information needed order 1 determine likely interference proposed un official event official events 2 aid publicizing unofficial event Information should submitted includes date event name event sponsoring organization name address Contest Director special rules event rule book event space require ments event type prizes entry fee applicable Furthermore statement should provided likely effect unof ficial event official events being run concurrently Nats unofficial events must non-in terfering nature official Nats events person group organizing un official event must assume responsibility respects no Nats equipment person nel can provided Unofficial Events Already Planning Terry Rimert Unofficial Events Coordinator National Free Flight So ciety indicates NFFS planning hold coordinate holding follow ing unofficial Nats events Indoor Manhat tan Cabin Indoor Rubber Helicopter Orni thopter AutogiroOutdoor Rubber Speed Outdoor Rubber Helicopter Ornithopter Autogiro FF Electric Power FF Cargo FF P P-30 Rubber Embryo Endurance also ex pects vill unofficial events Old-Timer Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Specific dates events will announced later Note Subsequent avove information FE Liectric Power made official event 1979 Nationals 86 Model Aviation DECEMBER 1 1918 FAI ANNUAL MEETING pages last month told highlights meeting especially pertaining World Championships scheduling election of ficers Federation Aeronautique Inter nationale FAI Committee International Aero Modeling ClAM report details changes FAI competition rules enacted FAI Sporting Code issued just once four years however material changes official book rules cannot enacted until 1983 current 1979 edi tion soon available other hand clarification changes safety changes rules part official book such annex official rules also provisional rules can enacted immediate effect ClAM actions thus grouped according immediate effect effective 1983 EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY FREE FLIGHT Outdoor Gliders Although no action taken meet ing problems noted present linecrossing rules 25 sq din pennant being attached secondary cable sometimes being released before main launch cable points expected FA Bureau officers will issue clarification 1979 Free Flight World Championships meets late March early April Indoor Definition Official Flight Clarify adding italicized words Only flights 60 seconds will considered official flight may terminated physical means within first 60 seconds flight less 60 seconds.. Steering Model Clarified details pro cedure approved follows Add following preface Steering must used avert collision structure building its contents other models Movements model must primarily horizontal plane minimize altitude changes timekeepers opinion models altitude change approaching over one-half meter meter 25 ters altitude whichever larger will warn competitor Continued disregard timekeepers warning will result term inated flight b Add following definition condi tions substitution physically handi capped competitor must arrange substi tute contest officials case poor sight medical doctors affadavit certifying competitors corrected vision no less 20/40 better eye must submit ted permit substitute steerer c Add following clarify re start fouled flight competitor has two minutes following termination fouled flight decide whether restart chooses restart must before next official flight Timing Clarify adding italicized words l comes contact part building its contents other floor translational move ment ceases timekeepers shall continue time flight 10 seconds Should model remain contact build ing contents after 10 seconds timing will cease. RADIO CONTROL Aerobatics Placement Judges Alternate Flight Path Approved recommendations World Championships organizers judges during preliminary rounds will placed po sition three front two hind judge two meters apart dur ing final five judges two rows two met ers apart both cases rearward judges observe through spaces between forward judges judges shall directed discuss maneuvers during flight organizer shall provide alternative flight path 90 degrees preferred flight path used discretion Contest Manager Jury Simple Schedule Approved adding Annex smaller contests use Schedule C flyoff sched ule recommended Thermal Soaring Competitor Helpers Clarify adding italicized words - must make signaling forward Base pilot during flight. Definition Attempt Official Flight Clarify 1 6b substituting itali cized word task First Round Tasks Clarify adding italicized words 21 st round flown shall consist Tasks C Duration Speed discretion organizer either task may flown first scheduled round Any single round Launching Clarify changing last sentence 22ba/3 following means must provided prevent un reeling line during launch Task BDistance Clarify changing 24d following Before beginning working time model must pre sented identification Base After start ing working time model can re leased anywhere field provided happens outside course pilot must stay Base until task completed Task CSpeed Clarify changing 25e following After beginning working time model can released field pilot must remain Base until task completed OHIO FOR RC MASTERS Finalists current RC Aerobatics Team Selection Program have selected Celina OH June 23-24 1979 RC Masters Team Selection Finals vote 31 Ohio site vs 11 Pueblo CO Ohio site proposed Cincinnati Aero modelers Colorado site jointly Pueblo Sky Corral Club Pikes Peak RC Club US team three competitors will selected RC Masters 1979 RC Aerobatics World Championships slated held South Africa Clarify 25g adding italicized words Models have completed task flying course within 4 min utes Slope Soaring complete new set provisional rules approved printed separately issue Pylon Racing change method scoring provisional rules approved fol lows flight model shall timed stopwatch Timing shall commence starting signal given indi vidual model finish model cros ses finishing line competitors time seconds de ducted 200 becomes score round lap counted due pylon cut sideline overflight addition al lap will flown However com petitors time seconds will adjusted up wards 10% before deduction 200 winner contestant ac cumulates points after conclu sion heats Note copy provisional FAI Py lon Racing rules may upon request AMA HQ please include pre-addressed stamped business-size return envelope E lectro-Powered Models Electro-Motorgliders new Schedule Maneuvers provisional-rule models approved follows note full provisional RC Electro-Powered Models rules printed March 1978 issue page 80 two imaginary vertical planes distance 100 meters planes de termine turnlines named Base Base B Base line models launched prolonginent Base stands imaginary gate consisting two poles 3 meters high separated distance 20 meters competitor organizer pro vides flagman Base B two timekeep ers Base Models launched hand time keeping starts model leaves hand competitor helper Before start ing flight competitor has show timekeeper controls motor switching transmitter off eventu ally inverted etc first task 200 seconds al lowed total time pilot can decide himself switch off motor motor off model has fly great est possible number 100-meter laps tween Base Base B turning sig naled flagman Base B timekeepers Base lap earns pilot 20 points Either switching motor end 200 sec period ends counting laps After end first task model must pass 3-meter gate soon possible Passing gate motor off end last 1 00-meter lap allowed Flying through gate right altitude less 3 meters gives 10 points model passes gate time keeper 2 starts watch signaling start second task second task consists duration landing task total time 300 seconds allowed Again pilot can April 1979 87 FAI Meeting Cont decide long will keep motor running gliding time timekeeping starts motor switched off first time 300-second period Gliding time ends either motor switched again model comes stop after landing landing organizer must provide two concentric circles respective ly 30 15 meters diameter Landing large circle gives 15 points landing small circle gives 30 points distances measured center circle nose model rest after landing Helicopters Note copy provisional FAI RC Helicopter rules may upon request AMA HQ please include pre-addressed stamped business-size return envelope Starting Engines Add rule 12 competitor should allowed start en gine allotted place carry fly helicopter ready box can make final adjustments five minutes given start begin starting battery plugged glow plug Rectangular Approach Approved lengthening legs maneuver 20 meters 50 meters equal legs Kfactor Changes Reduce True Loop 139 K4 K2 Increase Double Pirouette 137 K2 K3 Increase True Autorotative Descent Landing 1314 K4to K5 New Optional Maneuvers Approved adding following 1315 Single Pirouette K2 Same Double Pirouette 137 360 degree slow rotation 1316 Stall Turn K2 Same Stall Turn 540 Degree Rotation 138 180 degree pivoting 1317 Shovel K4 altitude approximately 20 meters helicopter starts steep approach pilot standing central helipad facing model helicopter remains hovering just over outside helipad about pilots eye level hovers lateral ly left right flag corner maneuvering square starts half Swiss hovering circle hovers laterally stop over helipad again performs half pirouette regains altitude steeply 1318 lmmelmann K3 Fixed wing like description 1319 Inverted lmmelmann K4 Starts inverted 1320 Belgian Stall Turn K4 Model flies straight level pulls up smoothly un til flying straight up performs half roll Just stops model pivots its yaw axis 180 degrees model recovers dive along opposite side entered maneuver APPROVED FOR THE 1983 FAI SPORTING CODE FF Indoor Collision Rule Modified per itali cized words event collision tween two models flight competitor must choose time span between collision two minutes following term ination flight either retain time flight official time recom mence flight recommenced flight must flown before next official flight CL Aerobatics Execution Maneuvers Eliminate re quirement hand signal prior starting consecutive maneuver RC Thermal Soaring Cancellation Flight Disqualification Add italicized words 177 case hand pulley towing launching de vice except launching cable with out device maximum S cc S grams must thrown Scale Radio Control Engines Change maximum engine displacement 21 10cc single engine 15cc total two engines 20cc total three engines Standoff Scale status rules upgraded provisional official thereby introducing possibility could World Championships such models 1984 complete FAI Standoff Scale rules presently intended 1983 edition FAI Sporting Code printed separately issue however possibility changes made rules before 1983 Sporting Code comes about AUSTRAVA SECOND IN CL TEAM RACE re read o s t red over includ ng Down Under indicated recent message received stating shown Austria second place winner 1978 Team Racing World Championships really should have Australia November 1978 issue Fortunately didnt drop al full results listing December issue MEXICANS & CANADIANS IN US CONTESTS accordance information Mexican Federation Sport Aviation AMA Contest Directors hereby advised Mexican citizen wishes enter model contests USA must have license Federation must also pay $1 fee above entry fee contest must sent AMA along name address contestantthis provides AMA membership duration contest liability protection provided Note Licenses Mexican Federa tion free no penalty involved requirement address Mexicans ap ply Federacion Mexicana de los Deportes Aeros AC Puerto No9 Magdalena Mixhuca Mexico 8 DF Attention Jose Luis Ramirez B President Similarly Canadians must have licenses Model Aeronautic Association Canada MAAC order enter AMA con tests Any must pay Contest Director $1 plus cost MAAC member ship $5 Juniors under 18 january 1 $15 Opens over 18 January 1 money along names addres ses Canadians must sent AMA MAAC fees will forwarded Ca nadian organization $1 fee will re tained AMA reciprocal arrangements neces sary comply Federation Aeronautique nternationale FAI req uirements regarding rights foreign contestants organizations also necessary protect reciprocal insurance coverages countries involved Note AMA has special Foreign Entrants Form Contest Directorsavailable free AMA HQto simplify handling such contestants US REPS AT FAI ClAM MEETING AMA md v dual representat n attendance interests required eight specialists Laird JacksonControl Line Ray HarlanFree Flight Bob WischerScale Ron ChidgeyRC Aerobatics Joe BesharRC Electrics Dan PrussRC Soaring John Burk am RC Helicopters Howard KuhnSpace Models Three others also participated Johnny Clemens attended US voting delegate 3rd vice-president chairman Information Ed ucation Subcommittee AMA Executive Director John Worth attend ed ClAM Secretary Bryant Thompson own expense attended observer Reports US participants follow has acknowledged attendance important US interests progress activity verified reason AMA Executive Council earlier ap proved sending representativesto protect investment international scene its effect US modelers FAI ClAM FIRST VP Johnny Clemens Everything world would chaos establishing stan dards exchange knowledge piece being written onthe way home meet ing world body establishes such standardsin great mutual interest aero modeling Two full days spent 30 countries sitting meetings Committee In88 Model Aviation Richard Weber Bowie MD hes set yet another FAI world record8352 Km/Hr 529 mph powered RC airplanes speed closed circuit flight made modified Top Dawg shown powered Supertigre GiS Basic details FAI world record procedures record categories 1978-79 AMA rule book pages 92-93 ternational Aeromodeling Federation Aeronautique Internationale meetings offices French Aero Club 6 Rue Galilee Paris France FAI offices same building years plenary meeting should classed highly successful both standpoints United States world aeromodeling Basic rule making problem year since FAI freeze rules four years terim years definition clarification ex isting rules procedures attended along safety matters also time bids received awarded world championships international com petitions coming several years accomplishing goals 1978 meeting very well representatively attended over 70 people four cor ners world represented del egates far away South Africa Au stralia New Zealand Japan Egypt outstanding feature 1978 meeting was warmest friendliest gath ering can remember important US-AMA goals rapidly being accomplished being pivotal group break down political geographical barriers Key has very careful choice US representatives establish friendships carry US mes sage US delegation largest ever taken FAI meeting assure modeling interest US represented Perhaps sport Sunday flier wonders represented can say rep resented member US delega tion because development art through competitions pleasure flying 11 AMA members offi cal party worked great dedication protect project flying futures AMA members met official meetings mini-meetings halls restaurants hotels pubs represent indi vidual AMA member overcom ing difficulties language barrier must mention time being typical modelers representatives other countries eager understood Aeromodelers exceptional people worldwide As endorsement representation party elected ClAM fices vote 30 world delegates Mr John Worth re-elected Secretary also probably respected man entire world aeromodeling leadership elected 1st Vice-President four oth ers group elected subcommit tee chairmanships get complete picture represented read reports th&re should obvious world aeromodeling excellent condition under splendid direction US handsome part FAI ClAM FREE FUGHT trip ClAM plenary meeting very rewarding Free Flight interests Following 1978 Indoor World Champion ships became obvious rules could stand cleaning up steering rule need major revision close loophole effectively turns sport kite fly ing steering way up meeting quickly became obvious technical competence special interest areas utmost importance Although delegates observers work very hard technical meetings explore problem areas proposals particularly view fact anyone can submit proposal easy overlook major loophole possibilities unless representative experienced field Things went well technical session until ClAM President arrived empha sized four-year rulesmaking morator ium would strictly enforced clarifications present rules changes sake safety would acceptable vote plenary meeting Fortunately able rewrite steering proposal least close kite flying loophole submitted time vote plenary meeting outcome meeting excellent Free Flight interests Canadian line crossing proposal defeated eliminating potential tactical line crossing flag attachment proposal accepted principle sent subcommittee rewording definitive manner wording complete April bureau meeting AMA can request its inclusion FF World Champs 1979 Taft US indoor proposals adopted proposal time period decision after collision 346 clari fication present rule bu requested its adoption 1983 rules book accepted basis last proposal contest procedures 3413 withdrawn inappropriate rules book want simple possible will includ ed contest organizers guide feel very important have US indoor representation meeting extraordinarily rewarding par ticipate see ClAM works now can begin unify efforts move indoor rules other meaningful directions have facility avoid pitfalls improper procedures Finally striking up number friend ships among Free Flight delegates observ ers feel have laid some very important groundwork future amicable rules nego tiations FAI ClAM CONTROL UNE 1978 ClAM FAI rules meetingplen ary did contain very much interest Control Line competitors Probably significant revelation current rule book will printed until least Spring 79 hope doesnt mean delay start four-year rule change freeze until time will mean rules pro posals may considered changes will generally applicable prior 1983 1984 World Championshipsonly safety Ray Harlan items clarifications existing rules possible world championships over next four years some events Combat example changes sake safety may necessary before 1983 Proposals considered 78 meeting included abolishing hand sig nal Aerobatics passed effect after 1983 awarding two medals Team Race pilot mechanics done now practice passed stipulating minimum size Combat models referred subcommit tee eliminating ground penalty points Combat defeated making Combat pitmen competitors same pilot defeated defining duties Combat jury re ferred Jury Guide Committee Team Race Jury Guide final draft prepared may printed along report Control Line Subcommittee will future schedule open meeting annual ly major Control Line competition years will held World Champs odd years major European championships purpose allow com petitors voice opinion directly committee FAI ClAM SCALE Scale subcommittee consisted nine nations including Mexico Japan Yugo slavia represented previ ously Scale two proposals agenda consideration subcommit tee plenary session first dealt request Austria permit use total engine displacement greater 10cc multi-engine planes Eng lish French committee members pointed out use larger engines contrary national laws make proposal acceptable nations help assure passage through plenary session voting agreed two-engine planes should limited 15cc total two 45 cu three engine planes limited 20cc total three 40 cu four 30 cu surprise proposal accepted comment ClAM previously opposed dis placement greater 10cc second proposal US request approve Standoff Scale rules ficial inclusion world championships competition addition current Scale rules subcommittee discussion agreed Standoff popular na tions except US member felt include Standoff would eventually bring about end FAI Precision Scale Dr Laird vote 8 1 rejection proJackson posal point became evident necessary US have pre sent subcommittee meeting vote acceptance surprising turn events plenary session vote contrary subcommittee recommendations vote went acceptance Standoff Scale world championships event provisional Standoff Scale rules will now come official after two years provided rules now written used Presently FAI Standoff rules specify static scoring flight scoring carry equal weight toward final score Switzer land proposed changed 1/3 static 2/3 flying ratio con cerned about effect would have choice plans competition would favor low wing pattern types able enlist support French German Bob Wischer April 1979 89 FAI RC & CL STANDOFF SCALE RULES OfficialAdopted December 1978 Object promote event flying scale model aircraft static judging sim ple does require detailed expert appraisal model flight program judging ma neuvers/demonstrations same FAI CL RC Scale static judging Kfactors adapted fit flight pro gram produce 5050 balance tween flight static Except 194 documentation 110 static judging FAI CL RC Scale rules apply well following rules Model Requirements Any model resembling particular heavier-than-air man-carrying air craft eligible compete provided accordance General Regulations Model Airplanes Part Sporting Code FAI Builder-Flyer competitor must builder model must pilot Proof Scale prove model re sembles particular prototype some docu mentation required Minimum documentation shall consist published three-view drawing silhouette together maximum three photo graphs prototype selection photos showing aircraft front-view side-view plan-view can re place three-view drawing silhouette oldtimer aircraft no drawings may exist Minimum span three-view documen tation shall 100 mm 394 scoring under color markings color scheme must proved color print photo printed description Profile similar publication ideal proof both outline color scheme no proof scale mater ial accompanies model craftsman ship flight points may awarded Static Judging Static judging shall done minimum distance 3 m 984 ft model Details visible flight dum engines hidden cowlings cockpit inter iors fine surface details consid ered scoring model No measurements taken Static scoring Fidelity scale accuracy outlines General impressionK30 CraftsmanshipK1 5 Color MarkingsK20 Max Total65 Bonus Points Up 50 points bonus may awarded contestant model entered own construction design As proof contestant should include construction drawings scale presentation Final Scoring An unfinished piece business December 1978 CIA M meeting positive determination whether Final Scoring system would per 1976 FAI CL RC Scale rules would sim ply add static flight points per rules effect time FAI Standoff Scale rules originally adopted provi sional whether current rules should apply provide complexity bonus ac cording type aircraft chairman FA Scale Subcommittee pro cess resolving matter present indi cations resolution likely favor complexity bonus applied flight score Judges Guide judges must examine models closer distance 3 meters prior dur ing static judging rule governing Procedure model should presented judges handler could contestant position should marked ground three meter distance line roped off area judges handle should turn model positions requested judges order able compare model drawings photos Tips judges Main requirement Does look like real plane compared photo/drawing 3m distance Judges should confer prior judging review range models presented agree standards used doubts exist benefit should given model er No cockpit detail should considered Proof Scale Minimum documentation shall consist three-view drawing 100 mm minimum span maximum three photos prototype 50 point bonus points contestants own constructional design maximum figure proportion ately less may awarded reworking partial reworking existing design contestant must sign declaration did construction plan personally appealing bonus points Static judging values 0-10 points fidelity scale workmanship Fidelity scale close does model resemble prototype Workmanship has modeler treat ed model use materials Also complexity model subject should considered simple complicated prototype detail see lists below RatingFidelity ScaleWorkmanship SuperiorLooks exactly likeSuperior 9-10the photocraftsman ship com plex subject ExcellentMinor discrep-High degree 7-8ancies hardlyof craftsmannoticeablemanship GoodChanges made Definite at5-6 not detract tempt hide overall effect model re quirements FairSome obvious de-Workmanship 3-4viations anddetracts changesmodel some way PoorGross exaggera-Bad work0-2tions devia-manship tions scale Scale/Wischer Cont English Canadian Mexican committee members defeat proposed rule change committee member asked wheth er Free Flight Scale Control Line Scale being flown countries US England indicated activity Free Flight US Control Line No action taken either events noted Control Line Scale will flown 1980 World Championships Ottawa Canada reinstate provisional Free Flight Scale rules will require proposal placed agenda 1979 plenary session FAI ClAM RC AEROBATICS annual FAI meeting can full sur prises Thats its important US have live on-the-spot representation something unusual develops itoften does no substitute being pre sent views As far RC Aerobatics concerned few surprises year action taken following agenda items 1Noisa have discussions past two three years about best way measure noise level models subcommittee recommended noise rule changed read 136 dB measured two meters would allow easy mea surement made flight line hav ing two-meter rod fastened measuring instrument proposal withdrawn af ter discussion since generally felt kind measurement would unreli able So noise rule remains basically same weve past two years 2 Wing Loading proposal atRon Chidgey tempt reimpose wing loading rule 75 gr/dm2 referred subcommittee time will forgotten air planes get appreciably smaller faster proposal may gain support next year 3 Number Flights Counting Schedule & B proposed best three out four flights count two Schedule two Schedule B defeated rules remain same passed last year ie best flight will added best flight B determine flies finals Schedule C will allow contestant throw-away under set judges providing separate set judges used B anticipated will take care problem wide variations between sets judges 4 Recommended Pattern Smaller Con tests subcommittee recommended addition following statement annex Sporting Code smaller contests use Schedule C recommend ed done because some meet spon sors reluctant run complicat ed three-schedule format discovered another important reason being opportunity get volved early discussion future rules changes People generally flexible 90 Model Aviation early discussions before eventually become polarized aerobatic rules couldnt changed 1979 rules cat egory frozen year before World Championships except reasons safety clarification informal discussions held necessary desirable changes 1981 heard itsaid manytimesthattheA B patterns need little tougher order properly sort out top contenders move finals Also felt some maneuver descriptions still need clarified items will surely taken care next year along unfinished busi ness noise wing loading rules anyone has ideas concerning prob lems please get touch FAI ClAM RC SOARING Last year remember four-year freeze imposed new rules modified include annex allowed certain rules part annex rules could changed two years Basic ally RC Soaring rules included annex pertain tasks fly launching systems methods launch However further stipulation states no rules changes may made year before world championships above mind coupled fact Belgium hosting World Cham pionships 1979 seemed rather futile submit proposalsunless dealt safety November 30 some 70 delegates observers 30 countries met what largest gathering history ClAM plenary meeting broken down several subcommittee technical meetings attempts resolve differences might have cleared up during previous year RC technical committee meetings Before RC committee met 13 interest ed parties 11 countries met discuss RC sailplane proposals Seven persons attendance members members repre sentatives sailplane subcommittee meeting proved fruitful showed sailplane people well-prepared later RC technical meeting However smooth earlier soaring meeting Fathom can youll appreciate some efforts AMA rules became official last ClAMi 977still have printed means some countries still dont have copies rules US have using year! Problems French printer reasons given will early 1979 before official guide out US copies rules based minutes 1977 meetingsince early 1978 able hold complete team selection program have won der Whos first whats second Although earlier mentioned restric tions well known certain proposals made because 1 Some countries didnt have results 1977 2 felt impor tance certain changes should stressed now though would rejected cause next years world championships clause general some wording changed reasons clarification existing rules thus plugging up some holes Some minor changes also made regard safety No changes could made re gard launching line rubber lengths Nordic rules proposals defeated soundly though accepted subcom mittee rules have use success fully 21A years Denmark Norway Sweden Finland basically have same general F3B rules combine tasks B C four-lap cross-wind task still feel soaring can establish set criteria three-task conceptdura tion distance speedand allow organ izers design tasks would make life simpler concerned Some committee members school says t should crossed i dotted avoid protests misunderstandings others feel rules room protests agree latter Dan Pruss side benefit meetings time spent rule book put aside shop talk done over beer oc casion group included Fridolin Fritzone third Austrian team swept continent F3B past summer Mr Fritz samples wing showed construction techniques work highest calibre discussed freely including attempts eventual world speed record Believe have act together influence can already seen other European com petitors copying lines Austrian bird Belgium World Championships will interesting July FAI ClAM RC HEUCOPTERS years Paris trip has best yet establishing contacts learning about good bad points FAI RC Helicopter contest rules Don Chapman RC Helicopter Committee Chairman learned last minute couldnt go went place As wandering about down bar FAI HeadquartersdrinkingaCoke man England saw identification badge reading RC Helicopter Subcommittee introduced himself Pat DuBock British representative RC Helicopters off learned about European helicopter activity him two hours learned year home Pat got together Warren Hitch cox Canada before first technical meeting discuss Belgian proposed changes additions helicopter rules Pat pointed out interna tional helicopter competitions Europe use FAI rules Since world championship events competi tors experts Therefore need simple maneuvers such 180 degree stall turn single pirouette encourage less experienced fliers com pete Pat also explained new Belgian pro posed maneuver called Shovel Now theres steady scale type helicop ters Roughly speaking helicopter de scends steeply nose toward pilot point five meters front him slides left corner maneuver square spot turns 90 degrees left performs half nosein hovering circle around pilot spot turns 90 degrees left slides left point ar rival does half pirouette climbs steeply away desired whole maneuver can done right instead flight path fol lows outline shovel its handle Pat also pointed out hazard horizon tal figure eight pilot liable get clobbered own helicopter during right turn part maneuver will corrected next printing provi sional rules book talked several delegates regard ing qualifications level interest countrys member RC Helicopter Subcommittee found well qualified active Three prospective new committeemen Germany Nether lands England identified Since Don Chapman re-elected RC Helicopter Chair man names will valuable him Incidentally Pat DuBock also nomi nated position came within two votes being elected AMA sent proxy Don thus assuring dele gates US lying down job Pat would surely have elected would have lost time getting new com mittee established lost continuity previous years matters brought before technical committee shortening helicopter speed record course about third present 200 meters told Hubert Bitners comments about flying dot habit sight made turns ends course mem bers very receptive idea Belgian delegate proposed compromise half distance 100 meters 50 meter entry corridors change unfortunately cannot made until next Sporting Code John E printed 1983 Just after meeting Burkam learned new helicopter speed record 68571 km/hr 426 mph set November 1978 Mr Nepereny Czech oslovakia Judging friendships formed re newed between representatives counterparts both East West European countries have no need worry about image FAI/CIAM some thing could accomplished no other way being person FAI ClAM RC ELECTRICS Joe Beshar first experience attending FAI ClAM meeting held Paris November 30 December 1 1978 clearly substantiates value international aeromodeling meetings opportunity countries communicate coordinate propogates un derstanding invaluable essential encourages good fellowship growth principles ideas amongst ternational community aeromodeling re suiting overall progress state art knowledge gains US model aviation enthusiasts through AMA As parallel consider effective United Nations Aeromodeling dedi cation starts will consistent common interest aeromodeling April 1979 91 RC Electrics/Beshar Cont should recognized international cooperation must world defini tion rules competition world records can documented disciplined manner regardless world politics racial back ground Judging comments made various delegates image AMA has developed behalf United States must commended recognized great diplomacy has practiced accomplish goal During committee meetings came realize European countries have ad vanced considerably further US electric powered aeromodeling being practiced greater enthusiasm great er activity resulting advancing state thz art progress evident flying RC Soaring Pattern Pylon events competitively thereby encouraging im provements electromotive components suppliers Switzerland have published model magazine entirely electro motive modeling Modell Flugsport issues 3/76 through 3/78 available Emil Ch Giezendanner Postfach 8335 Hittnau Switzerland FAI ClAM SPACE MODELS Howard R Kuhn meeting ClAM Paris unlike NATO meetings have tended Paris past some cases national policy would override common sense particular field space model ing found complete misunderstanding majority western nations including US delegation role space modeling international aeromodeling sport As former competing aeromodeler am familiar aspects of internation FAI RC SLOPE SOARING RULES Provisional Approved December 1978 1 Definition contest speed event radio controlled slope gliders minimum 4 rounds must flown organizer shall run rounds conditions time permit up maximum 10 rounds 2 Characteristics Radio Controlled Slope Gliders Maximum surface area St 150 din2 Maximum flying mass 5 kg Loading St between 12 75 g/d m radio shall able operate simul taneously other equipment nor mally used spacing allocated RC bands ie 35 Mhz 10 Khz competitor may use two models contest competitor may combine parts models between rounds provided resulting model used flight conforms rules parts have checked before start contest Addition ballast must located ternally model and/or change angles setting allowed Variation geometry area allowed actuated distance radio control 3 Competitor Helpers competitor pilot must operate radio equipment per sonally pilot permitted helper helper assist advise pi lot until model passing Base first time after timed flight com pleted 4 Definition Attempt tempt model has left hands pilot helper 5 Number Attempts pilot has attempt flight An attempt can re peated launching attempt impeded hind ered aborted circumstances beyond con trol pilot duly witnessed offi cial judges b model collides another model flight other impediment pilot blame account c flight judged fault judges 6 Cancellation Flight flight official attempt carried out whateyer re sult obtained flight official gets zero score pilot used model conforming FAI rules b model loses part airborne c helper advised pilot during timed flight d model controlled anyone other pilot e flight carried through f model lands outside assigned landing area g model launched within 1 min ute moment starting order given 7 Organization Starts flights performed round round starting order settled draw accordance radio frequencies used pilot entitled 3 minutes prep aration time moment called ready box After 3 minutes has elapsed starter may give order start After starter has given order start pilot helper launch model within min ute pilot helper launch model hand starting area indicat ed organizer time launch moment model enters speed course must exceed 20 seconds model has entered speed course ie first crossing Base di rection Base B within 20 seconds flight time will commence moment 20 seconds expire model has entered speed course within 20 seconds announced judges 8 Flying Task flying task fly 1000 meters closed speed course mm 75 meters max 100 shortest possible time moment model first crosses Base direction Base B organizers shall possible try ob tain speed course 100 meters 9 Speed Course speed course laid out along edge slope marked both ends 2 clearly visible flags organizer must ensure two turning planes mutually parallel perpendicu lar main direction slope Depending circumstances two planes marked respectively Base Base B Base official starting plane Base Base B official announces passing model ie center gravity sound signal model flying out speed course Furthermore case Base signal announces first time model crossing Base direc tion Base B 1OJudging flights judged two judges have same competitors judges task control flights performed according rules timekeepers ensure right distance flown 11 Scoring result flight stated time seconds tenths seconds obtained pilot purpose calculating result round com petitors result converted way 1000 x P1/PW P1 competitors result PW best result round 12 Classif ication sum competitors round scores will determine position final classification lowest round score competitor will discarded others added obtain final score will determine position final classi ficatio n avoid ties classification concern ing five best scores classification rounds' flown until ties broken possible result discarded round will determine competitors position final classification 13 Organization Contest competi tion must held site suitable slope soaring marking starting landing areas turning planes organizer must take account config uration terrain wind direction 14Changes Any changes flight landing areas may made between flight rounds 15lnterruption round progress must temporarily interrupted wind force unintermittently low 3 in/sec 25 in/sec b direction wind unintermit tently deviates 45 degrees line perpendicular main direction speed course round progress cancelled i interruption lasts 30 min utes ii fewer 50% competitors have able perform task caused mar ginal conditions Without condition un intermittently ie 20 seconds have met thus automatically caused reflights 92 Model Aviation al events told space modeling playing toy rockets tantamount telling RC Scale modeler play ing large toy airplanes dispel feeling toward space modeling began ac tive campaign discussing various aspects space modeling hobby delegates showing pictures 1978 Space Model World Championships held Jambol Bulgaria able generate con siderable interest events personal contact necessary working interna tionally least acquainted dele gates another aeromodeling sport primary purpose attending ClAM meeting insure US proposal 1980 Space Model World Championships held Lakehurst New Jersey September 1980 ap proved meeting November 1978 space modeling majority about 80% nations attending actively entered world championships Eastern European nations have active space modeling programs means special long range planning long time frame required insure minimum par ticipation five nations required consti tute world championships US Canada have active space modeling programs organizations western nations necessary therefore get ap proval US proposal time proper foundation laid US pro posal 1978 championships held Bul garia US team announced US intent host 1980 champion ships during campaigning Bulgaria personal contacts discussions held various members team managers about feasibility US proposal reaction excellent proposal placed ClAM agenda approval approved spacemodels subcommit tee forwarded ClAM approved questions astounded large number very knowledgeable aeromodelers did know about space modeling Space mod eling logical extension aeromodeling powered flight gliding Because lack information western nations about space modeling sport completely dominated Eastern European bloc essential US continue send ex perienced representative meetings leader western interests would dis astrous activity have ClAM ever de-emphasize existence space model ing another international aeromodeling sport Recommendations 1 That US continue send know ledgeable space modeling representative sport continue international aero modeling sport 2 That program initiated inform nations through ClAM various aspects space modeling sport another aeromodeling hobby could take form display models briefings demon strations showing slides movies photo graphs during meetings after meetings set-ups outside meeting room viewed during breaks FLY SAFELY FAI ClAM OBSERVER Bryant Thompson Rantoul IL As observer paid own way Paris nothing say nor did have pay particular attention details pro cedures could spend time watching impressed warmth greetings friendship delegates sembled prior opening initial meeting Individuals seemed flow small group another renewing friendships some cases meeting newcomers Mem bers US delegation seemed first order business nomi nation officers next year Mr Clemens Johnny nominated four top positions ClAM impressed John Worth unanimously nominated secretary clincher privilaged attend ClAM meet ing eight years ago 1970 Since time position US delegation has risen acceptance leadership sat three subcommittee meetings two chaired members US delega tion three Americans present group no doubt got proposals presented expert field Which beats having Pattern proposal explained Helicopter expert evening delegates broke up smaller groups dinner Although time meant social heard lot discussion would best chairman subcommittee rule should should changed second day ClAM met observer sure hard stay awake saw delegates head nodding listening subcommittee chairman pre sent proposals recommendations watching delegates vote pattern came very apparent pattern first delegate votes feelssometimes subcommittee recommended some times against recommendation dele gate voted against proposal US instigated convinced during subcommittee meeting needed nor best interest FAI competition Second delegates didnt vote along party lines US voted some Russian pro posals Russians voted some US proposals think Czechs voted against both recap major impressions 1 Having US participant sub committee meeting provides US delega tion expertise field people ad vise delegate may vote complete knowledge business hand 2 Friendships formed over time allow exchange ideas opinions really effective representative should re main part delegation long pos sible maintain continuity 3 country has vote ap peared vote modeler politician DIRECTORY CONTEST COORDINATORS I Paul L Penney 8 Charlotte Andoner MA 01810 II R Sobrino 87-26 88th St. Woodhanen Owens NY 11421 RC Richard Smith 300 Steko Am. Rochester NY 14818 RC Lawrence Lundy 248 Ontario St. Lockport NY 14094 III Ken Reber RD 1 Nazareth PA 18064 lEast M Waisenbach 4568W 146th St. Cleseland OH 44135 West Iv Warren Sanders Jr 9735 52nd Am. Collage Pk. MD 20741 RC Ed Fitzwater 474 Tudor Dr. Crownsnille MD 21032 V RC Citarlene Fields 818 Main St. SW New Ellington SC 29809 RC Soaring Donna Dais 7409 Atwood Dr. Hwtsndle AL 35802 FF Wallace Johnson 4112 Whita Aos Rd Montgomery AL VI Jim Thomerson 1317 Eileen CoIlInssiIIe IL 62234 RC Ralph White Jr R R 1 Boa 324 Neoga IL 62447 VII John Esert 421 Walnut In, Apple Valley MN 55124 West Wes Slack 12851 Payton Detroit Ml 48224 lEast VIII John Deacon SOB Commerce St. Fort WorthTX 78102 RC Robert J TalIey31 12 Lawrence Am. NederlandTX 77627 IX Bill Bieda 411 Barker Building Omaha NE 68102 RC George Hunter 69625 Lamar St. Littleton CD 80123 X Myrtle Coad Rt Boa 18 Lower Lake CA 98467 INorthI Lee Polansky 258 Irs Am Goleta CA 93017 South Frank Gowns 2241 Noah St Honolulu HI 96816 HI meets XI Don Dodd 3406 Beluidere Am SW Seattle WA 98126 RC Don Miller 24715 Ssenmit-Landsburg Ramnsdale WA 98051 RC Pylon & Soaring RC Pattern other RC CL RC except Soaring Bold Face Belom Indicates Chairman Contest Board 36106 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Struck RFD2 Hamburg Old LymeCT06371 II Bradley Bane 80 Lake Am Lyndonnilla NY 14098 Ill Rudy Klsiber 2021 Lakeland Am Lakawood OH 44107 lv Joe Boyle Jr. 219 Slsenandoalt Rd. Hampton VA 23361 V Bonny Jenkins 31125 Raines Rd. Memphis TN 38118 VI Chris Matuano 8878 Giegee St Johe MO 63114 VII Phil Klintworth Jr 715 Rutgers Rd. Rochester MI 48063 VIII Mark Valerius 2302 Pomeran Dr Houston TX 77058 IX Jerald Murphy 2432 Astron Dr. Colorado Springs CO 80906 X Joe Norcross 215W Santa Ana No21 IA Clovis CA 93812 Xl Ernie Line 16588-121st Am. SE RentonWA 98055 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I Geotge Higgins P0 Boa 482 North Pembroke MA 02358 II Bill Boss 7706 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 III Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St Dasids PA 19087 IV Ron McNally 6118 Barda Ave. Springfield VA 22152 V Dane Hemstraught PO Boa 171 Moncks Corner SC 29461 VI Bob Burnt 5248W School Chicago IL 80641 VII James Sinton 4941 Wisconsin Am N New Hope MN 55428 VIII Wilham R Lee 3522 Tawerisk Ls Missouri CtyTX 77459 IX Michael Tallwan 3014 Eoclange Wichita KS 67217 X Pete Brandt 315S Maria Ave Redondo Beach CA 90277 XI Dan Rutherford 4705 237th P1 SE. Bothell WA 98011 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARD Ed luo 483 Fiske St. Holliston MA 01746 II Joe Friend 62 Joysan Test. Freehold NJ 07728 III Dane Brown 8534 Huddleston Cincinnati OH 48236 IV Fred M Gregg 12709 Richmond St. Chester VA 23831 V 1 Davis Jr 1813S Lakeshore Dr. Birmingham AL 35216 VI Mike Mueller 1531 RenemCirSdsaumburg 1L60193 VII Peter Waters 31219 Kendall Lisonia MI 48154 VIII Win C Thomas 331 SE Rockinood Bartlessille OK 74003 IX Loran Tregellas 3003 S Ewrntt Wichita KS 67217 X Bill Northrop Jr 621 W 19th St. Costa Mesa CA 92627 XI Ralph Brooke 3431 5 194th Seattle WA 98188 SCALE CONTEST BOARD Richard Shonnan 408 River Rd Temksbury MA 01876 II Robert Clemens 95 Sltoreway Dr. Rochester NY 14612 Ill Edward Wissat 1521 Summit St. McKeesport PA 15130 IV Bob Karlsso 2843 Marsh Rd. Wilmington 05 19810 V David Plart 6940 NW 15th Ft Lauderdale FL 33313 VI Bob underwood4l09Concurd Oaks Dr St Lous M063128 VII Claude McCullough Boa 40 Montezuma IA 50171 VIII William H twin 922 SsaOown Lane DasotoTX 75115 IX Dean Copeand 7817 Seward St. Omara NE 68114 X Frank Capan 281 Canrino Se las Flores Encinitas CA 92024 XI Earle Mourlsead 275 S View F S. Salem OR 97302 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tupelo Napereille IL 80540 April 1979 93 X SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX 0 a. Competition News will present time time constructive thought-provoking ideas team exception present criticisms AMA rules end policies affect competitors issue has two sides CN Indoor World Champion Indoor flying like 0 O will endeavor print viewpoints have submittedwithin limits available shooting crap unloaded dice X Ci space uniqueness constructiveness timeliness good taste Determination appropri- hot rolling make point ness publication of matters must necessity rest solely publisher o ghts presented author should necessarily construed asWhen dice come back next roll0 AMA HO AMA officers publisher should note publication hare cold ice dice 4 rules-change policy-change idea does necessarily mean specific proposal has Points incentive fly long- W O presented Contest Board Executive Council appropriate committee such action er attaining 50 minutes Class D 0 Ci responsibility author anyone else interested obtaining official action model past year done X promise fraction point Cf past two World Championships INDOOR TEAM PROGRAM POINTS PRO AND CON contests fOers other countries selected 0Among Indoor fliers interested gaining berth team represent USwithout points have both times trounced two o out three team members moti- d Championships has division two principal groups 1 favoring avation win incentive program involving multiple regional contests andanational team finals points being earned year system two-year rat race0 reglonals carried forward combined points earned finals 2instead year Any modeler keen 0those favoring national team finals best two-flight total determining teamdesire win will intense building fly4 omembers same manner World Champion decideding year order beat competition0 x ause charges have rampant two camps would listen give due con-It interferes team members prepara Xsideration others point view Soapboxis providing opportunity leaders bothtion WICas must also compete forCA 0 Osides present cases debate style representative camp first developed aa place next team also interferes a.presentation pont yew presentations exchanged whichwith team hopeful fliers enjoyment ofU 4flowed rebuttalsother Indoor classes must compete03 O0 other FAI fliers During non-contest fly-X PRORay HarlanIUNManny Radoffing sessions jeopardizes serious FAI team Ohopefuls possible collision 0 1974 after 12 years w thout USIf man s th nk ng s valid pro- likes Penny Plane dicel -g 4team win committee formed thecess must guided logic old ad-Any worthy program should strive pro- 03 Osingular Objective designing program toage truism Indoor times cannot beduce winning teams Times have overwhelm- 0 x develop strongest team US couldcompared different sites Points whichingly Must have maximum participation X field werent trying make three World simply directly derived times Times have Under point systems have lost 0 Champions just pick three high-placing flierswithout fudge factor also cannot com-56% former participants just two trials 0.who could counted make respec-pared other Thus point comparisonIt must nurture newcomers Obviously points 403 Otable showing under extreme pressure offor national position standing invaliddid too restrictive discourag-0 CAWorld Championship competition ittee introduce onesingX X consistency key Last yearconsciousness idea presumptious ons times selection sys-CA oDieter Siebenmann Switzerland told heassertion idea derived realitytam simply stated 1 fliers cannot0 began flying indoors thinking needed onlynot subject rational examination vail-bring points World Championships 2 4 two good flights out six quickly learned dated process reason such idea final should same ultimate test 03 0 O he needed six good ones get two winners should notbeallowedtostayandbesanctified perform necessary 3 points x CA Indoors inherently consistent sport be- undercuts rest ones convictions invalid 14 times maximize participation Ci Ocause flying constraints vagaries ofkills rest ones capacity certain ofo weather rubber Inattention smallanything monoply access enabled -u details fosters inconsistency takes lot ofcommittee alter convictions f Ii-REBUTTALBy Ray HarlanW O practice repeatable Contest pressure ers resultant yes votes fulfilled self- 0 es proficiency righteous committee Successful wants second X X The point system developed attack &@ll Since 1961 US Indoor FAI can first lndoorsitesthe US is problem several distinctly important Teams have Placed first two times never could dominate world competition have 0 ways first time ever performance less second exception In- far fliers other country -g 4from contests other finals counteddoor teams have successful ofneed lot contest savvy03 0 directly towards competitors total scoreall US free flight teams ever no matter what ors need big gamble f Ii-0 attempted eliminate lucky win atselection system used no excuse toers work hard enough overcome NoX finals may have no long-term per-employ invalid point programlother worldwide sport entertains little formance support system combined ts cited method selectingpractice Indoor flying seems a scores regional contests onlythe consistent fliers thirdgreat burden attend couple contests 03 0equitable manner proportion con-ranked man points below 1976year0 CAtests best performance times used di-teammates outfiew wide mar- mond has consistent yearX Xrectly flying anything highest cell-gin won WIC himself pulledbecause willing make sacrificeCA 0ings would futileup other two 8th 9th bootlat least 1400 miles contest hone his0 system encouraged flying dif-strape also give us first place team Othercompetitive skills has learned make 4ferent sites help flier better understandconsistent inconsistencies thismodels perform under conditions has03 O0 CAhis model-power combination crucialWorld Champion 1976 teammate couldheld up contest pressure aspect World Championships training make 1978 team year again dedication point system CA program very demanding having fairly won WIC second man 16th hopes foster cant encouraged o short intervals between contests lot re-and third man 30th 1976 W/Cprogram chooses team just ilding occupied intervals thiswas eligible rules flew 1978two flights Mr Radoff small band 0 added experience forcing fliers im- placing 2nd though could make followers unwilling make effort 0 CA prove weaknesses overcome incon____________________________________________________________[v32][b1994255915600]]X Xsistencies pay careful attention theCA O0 little details spell difference betweenLack consistency under contest pressure winning World Championships a.success failureclearly key defeat British 403 0The effort paid off 1976 US placed fifth ninth eleventh REBUTTALBy Manny Radoff0 CAwon both Team Individual Champion- showed uniformity needed take theX x ships flying under poor conditions team prize away US its singu- Explain downgrade 78 team CA Ogood fortune did repeat itself year lar stellar performanceDomina won Nats Indoor FAI Stick four out0 The program watered down ac- summary point system designed last five years 77 Hulbert voted -g 4 commodate some complainers hard work encourage enhance competitive Most Improved Indoor Flier Richmond 03 0 The finals weighting increased saws qualities requisite champion team pro- won W/C 0 CA rainout second day team chosen vides solid foundation such say Indoors inherently incon Xin five flights rather six oneteams can built Adopting program whichsistent sport because flying constraints 0flight over 35 fifth resultingpicks team two-flight total isthe vagaries weather rubber 0 a.team able retain world titleridiculously risky nation seriously bentdicel 40 0 CA SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX X 94 Model Aviation
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COM PETI TWftI NE WSLETTEREW ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS FEW CHANGES TO 1919 NATS Scheduled Lincoln Nebraska July 29 through August 5 1979 National Model Airplane Championships will essentially same 1978 except 1 The main Site Control Line events RC Pattern Pylon Scale will active municipal airport will have nor mal full-scale airline military general avi ation activities going during contest operation will much like 77 Nats Riverside CA Nats used large concrete aircraft parking ramp parallel main runway Lincoln Nats ever will have separation between mod el full-scale flying utilizing former Strategic Air Command property adjacent municipal airfield operation 2 The Free Flight site will include FF Scale events will much further away usual former missile base near Mead NE about 40-minute drive northwest Lincoln use motorbikes model retrieval will permitted site large direction prevailing wind corn sides crosswind dimension about half mile over mile length terrain somewhat rolling patches scrub brush rough grass large con centration trees 3 The auxiliary RC site used RC Helicopter Soaring events city prop erty about seven miles east Lincoln Airport next high school site has short mowed grass maintained Park Depart ment top low hill large enough permit changing sailplane launch direction necessary ample parking 4 The Indoor site downtown Pershing Auditorium within mile Nats dorms about three miles Lincoln Airport ceiling smooth gentle arc about 51 feet high floor space clean smooth about 90 x l84feet Typical stadium seat ing surrounds floor space three sides stage fourth side inside building dimensions above seats about 192 x 232 feet Note This year Indoor schedule will reversed microfilm models being flown July 30 instead Sunday means Hand Launched Gliders Scale Easy B Pennyplane will flown Sunday July 29 5 Other Details a Entry Fees remain same 78 $5 Juniors $10 Seniors $20 Open plus event fees late entry feefor Opens onlyhas increased $50l will fore save mare ever before enter advance mail before July 2 Note basic 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW entry fees event fees refundable no-shows b Trophies will awarded proportion event entries minimum three per event five events least 10 contestants plus trophy additional 10 entries above first 10 three trophies best Juniors Seniors events combined age groups irs Srs win regular event trophies Exception RC Pylon Pattern will have 10 trophies per event Quarter Midget Formula Pattern Novice Advanced Expert Masters Note top three Juniors Seniors Pattern Pylon events will also receive trophies top 10 c Entry Forms will available approxi mately end March sure receiv ing send business size envelope No 10 self-addressed 1 Sc stamp affixed AMA HQ 815 Fifteenth Street NW Wash ington DC 20005 Write Nats front lower left corner d Dorms per night cost will $950 per person two per room $13 single high er has typical some nearby econo motels available about same slightly higher rates Motel 6 Days Inn Reg ular motels Holiday Inn Ramada Inn etc have normal rates about $5 $10 higher Dorms have telephones room individ ual room controlled air conditioning basic linens sheets pillow cases Ample parking Meals available university FLASHI Nats changes approved AMA Executive Council during its January 27 meet ing St Louis Electric Power Free Flight event per AMA rule book has added official schedule Saturday August 4 Control Line Speed Events have re arranged provide four-day schedule follows Monday Formula 40 FAI Class Tuesday AA AA Proto Wed nes day B C Thursday D Jet Plan Early 1979 Nats July 29August 5 Lincoln Nebraska NATS SITE LOCATiON thought/n general way location 1979 National Contest Lincoln Nebraska centrally located AMA member Bill Skelton Warrenton OR looked up gave us some actual figures letter follows pleased see siting com mittee chosen place centrally locat ed Lincoln NE 79 Nats can WASHINGTON DC 20005 hope will give big boost tendance will promote expand interest model aviation Just heck got out handy-dandy U-Haul dial-amile chart selected four cities West Coast four East Coast checking mileage am sending might possibly interest Seattle WA 1648 miles Portland OR 1664 miles San Francisco CA 1664 miles Los Angeles CA 1666 miles Portland ME 1592 miles New York NY 1372 miles Richmond VA 1259 miles Mi ami FL 1740 miles Congratulations Well Done due committee sponsoring group NATS UNOFFICIAL EVENTS Any person group intending hold unofficial event connection years National Contest Lincoln NE July 29-August 5 requested supply details AMA HQ soon possible information needed order 1 determine likely interference proposed un official event official events 2 aid publicizing unofficial event Information should submitted includes date event name event sponsoring organization name address Contest Director special rules event rule book event space require ments event type prizes entry fee applicable Furthermore statement should provided likely effect unof ficial event official events being run concurrently Nats unofficial events must non-in terfering nature official Nats events person group organizing un official event must assume responsibility respects no Nats equipment person nel can provided Unofficial Events Already Planning Terry Rimert Unofficial Events Coordinator National Free Flight So ciety indicates NFFS planning hold coordinate holding follow ing unofficial Nats events Indoor Manhat tan Cabin Indoor Rubber Helicopter Orni thopter AutogiroOutdoor Rubber Speed Outdoor Rubber Helicopter Ornithopter Autogiro FF Electric Power FF Cargo FF P P-30 Rubber Embryo Endurance also ex pects vill unofficial events Old-Timer Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Specific dates events will announced later Note Subsequent avove information FE Liectric Power made official event 1979 Nationals 86 Model Aviation DECEMBER 1 1918 FAI ANNUAL MEETING pages last month told highlights meeting especially pertaining World Championships scheduling election of ficers Federation Aeronautique Inter nationale FAI Committee International Aero Modeling ClAM report details changes FAI competition rules enacted FAI Sporting Code issued just once four years however material changes official book rules cannot enacted until 1983 current 1979 edi tion soon available other hand clarification changes safety changes rules part official book such annex official rules also provisional rules can enacted immediate effect ClAM actions thus grouped according immediate effect effective 1983 EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY FREE FLIGHT Outdoor Gliders Although no action taken meet ing problems noted present linecrossing rules 25 sq din pennant being attached secondary cable sometimes being released before main launch cable points expected FA Bureau officers will issue clarification 1979 Free Flight World Championships meets late March early April Indoor Definition Official Flight Clarify adding italicized words Only flights 60 seconds will considered official flight may terminated physical means within first 60 seconds flight less 60 seconds.. Steering Model Clarified details pro cedure approved follows Add following preface Steering must used avert collision structure building its contents other models Movements model must primarily horizontal plane minimize altitude changes timekeepers opinion models altitude change approaching over one-half meter meter 25 ters altitude whichever larger will warn competitor Continued disregard timekeepers warning will result term inated flight b Add following definition condi tions substitution physically handi capped competitor must arrange substi tute contest officials case poor sight medical doctors affadavit certifying competitors corrected vision no less 20/40 better eye must submit ted permit substitute steerer c Add following clarify re start fouled flight competitor has two minutes following termination fouled flight decide whether restart chooses restart must before next official flight Timing Clarify adding italicized words l comes contact part building its contents other floor translational move ment ceases timekeepers shall continue time flight 10 seconds Should model remain contact build ing contents after 10 seconds timing will cease. RADIO CONTROL Aerobatics Placement Judges Alternate Flight Path Approved recommendations World Championships organizers judges during preliminary rounds will placed po sition three front two hind judge two meters apart dur ing final five judges two rows two met ers apart both cases rearward judges observe through spaces between forward judges judges shall directed discuss maneuvers during flight organizer shall provide alternative flight path 90 degrees preferred flight path used discretion Contest Manager Jury Simple Schedule Approved adding Annex smaller contests use Schedule C flyoff sched ule recommended Thermal Soaring Competitor Helpers Clarify adding italicized words - must make signaling forward Base pilot during flight. Definition Attempt Official Flight Clarify 1 6b substituting itali cized word task First Round Tasks Clarify adding italicized words 21 st round flown shall consist Tasks C Duration Speed discretion organizer either task may flown first scheduled round Any single round Launching Clarify changing last sentence 22ba/3 following means must provided prevent un reeling line during launch Task BDistance Clarify changing 24d following Before beginning working time model must pre sented identification Base After start ing working time model can re leased anywhere field provided happens outside course pilot must stay Base until task completed Task CSpeed Clarify changing 25e following After beginning working time model can released field pilot must remain Base until task completed OHIO FOR RC MASTERS Finalists current RC Aerobatics Team Selection Program have selected Celina OH June 23-24 1979 RC Masters Team Selection Finals vote 31 Ohio site vs 11 Pueblo CO Ohio site proposed Cincinnati Aero modelers Colorado site jointly Pueblo Sky Corral Club Pikes Peak RC Club US team three competitors will selected RC Masters 1979 RC Aerobatics World Championships slated held South Africa Clarify 25g adding italicized words Models have completed task flying course within 4 min utes Slope Soaring complete new set provisional rules approved printed separately issue Pylon Racing change method scoring provisional rules approved fol lows flight model shall timed stopwatch Timing shall commence starting signal given indi vidual model finish model cros ses finishing line competitors time seconds de ducted 200 becomes score round lap counted due pylon cut sideline overflight addition al lap will flown However com petitors time seconds will adjusted up wards 10% before deduction 200 winner contestant ac cumulates points after conclu sion heats Note copy provisional FAI Py lon Racing rules may upon request AMA HQ please include pre-addressed stamped business-size return envelope E lectro-Powered Models Electro-Motorgliders new Schedule Maneuvers provisional-rule models approved follows note full provisional RC Electro-Powered Models rules printed March 1978 issue page 80 two imaginary vertical planes distance 100 meters planes de termine turnlines named Base Base B Base line models launched prolonginent Base stands imaginary gate consisting two poles 3 meters high separated distance 20 meters competitor organizer pro vides flagman Base B two timekeep ers Base Models launched hand time keeping starts model leaves hand competitor helper Before start ing flight competitor has show timekeeper controls motor switching transmitter off eventu ally inverted etc first task 200 seconds al lowed total time pilot can decide himself switch off motor motor off model has fly great est possible number 100-meter laps tween Base Base B turning sig naled flagman Base B timekeepers Base lap earns pilot 20 points Either switching motor end 200 sec period ends counting laps After end first task model must pass 3-meter gate soon possible Passing gate motor off end last 1 00-meter lap allowed Flying through gate right altitude less 3 meters gives 10 points model passes gate time keeper 2 starts watch signaling start second task second task consists duration landing task total time 300 seconds allowed Again pilot can April 1979 87 FAI Meeting Cont decide long will keep motor running gliding time timekeeping starts motor switched off first time 300-second period Gliding time ends either motor switched again model comes stop after landing landing organizer must provide two concentric circles respective ly 30 15 meters diameter Landing large circle gives 15 points landing small circle gives 30 points distances measured center circle nose model rest after landing Helicopters Note copy provisional FAI RC Helicopter rules may upon request AMA HQ please include pre-addressed stamped business-size return envelope Starting Engines Add rule 12 competitor should allowed start en gine allotted place carry fly helicopter ready box can make final adjustments five minutes given start begin starting battery plugged glow plug Rectangular Approach Approved lengthening legs maneuver 20 meters 50 meters equal legs Kfactor Changes Reduce True Loop 139 K4 K2 Increase Double Pirouette 137 K2 K3 Increase True Autorotative Descent Landing 1314 K4to K5 New Optional Maneuvers Approved adding following 1315 Single Pirouette K2 Same Double Pirouette 137 360 degree slow rotation 1316 Stall Turn K2 Same Stall Turn 540 Degree Rotation 138 180 degree pivoting 1317 Shovel K4 altitude approximately 20 meters helicopter starts steep approach pilot standing central helipad facing model helicopter remains hovering just over outside helipad about pilots eye level hovers lateral ly left right flag corner maneuvering square starts half Swiss hovering circle hovers laterally stop over helipad again performs half pirouette regains altitude steeply 1318 lmmelmann K3 Fixed wing like description 1319 Inverted lmmelmann K4 Starts inverted 1320 Belgian Stall Turn K4 Model flies straight level pulls up smoothly un til flying straight up performs half roll Just stops model pivots its yaw axis 180 degrees model recovers dive along opposite side entered maneuver APPROVED FOR THE 1983 FAI SPORTING CODE FF Indoor Collision Rule Modified per itali cized words event collision tween two models flight competitor must choose time span between collision two minutes following term ination flight either retain time flight official time recom mence flight recommenced flight must flown before next official flight CL Aerobatics Execution Maneuvers Eliminate re quirement hand signal prior starting consecutive maneuver RC Thermal Soaring Cancellation Flight Disqualification Add italicized words 177 case hand pulley towing launching de vice except launching cable with out device maximum S cc S grams must thrown Scale Radio Control Engines Change maximum engine displacement 21 10cc single engine 15cc total two engines 20cc total three engines Standoff Scale status rules upgraded provisional official thereby introducing possibility could World Championships such models 1984 complete FAI Standoff Scale rules presently intended 1983 edition FAI Sporting Code printed separately issue however possibility changes made rules before 1983 Sporting Code comes about AUSTRAVA SECOND IN CL TEAM RACE re read o s t red over includ ng Down Under indicated recent message received stating shown Austria second place winner 1978 Team Racing World Championships really should have Australia November 1978 issue Fortunately didnt drop al full results listing December issue MEXICANS & CANADIANS IN US CONTESTS accordance information Mexican Federation Sport Aviation AMA Contest Directors hereby advised Mexican citizen wishes enter model contests USA must have license Federation must also pay $1 fee above entry fee contest must sent AMA along name address contestantthis provides AMA membership duration contest liability protection provided Note Licenses Mexican Federa tion free no penalty involved requirement address Mexicans ap ply Federacion Mexicana de los Deportes Aeros AC Puerto No9 Magdalena Mixhuca Mexico 8 DF Attention Jose Luis Ramirez B President Similarly Canadians must have licenses Model Aeronautic Association Canada MAAC order enter AMA con tests Any must pay Contest Director $1 plus cost MAAC member ship $5 Juniors under 18 january 1 $15 Opens over 18 January 1 money along names addres ses Canadians must sent AMA MAAC fees will forwarded Ca nadian organization $1 fee will re tained AMA reciprocal arrangements neces sary comply Federation Aeronautique nternationale FAI req uirements regarding rights foreign contestants organizations also necessary protect reciprocal insurance coverages countries involved Note AMA has special Foreign Entrants Form Contest Directorsavailable free AMA HQto simplify handling such contestants US REPS AT FAI ClAM MEETING AMA md v dual representat n attendance interests required eight specialists Laird JacksonControl Line Ray HarlanFree Flight Bob WischerScale Ron ChidgeyRC Aerobatics Joe BesharRC Electrics Dan PrussRC Soaring John Burk am RC Helicopters Howard KuhnSpace Models Three others also participated Johnny Clemens attended US voting delegate 3rd vice-president chairman Information Ed ucation Subcommittee AMA Executive Director John Worth attend ed ClAM Secretary Bryant Thompson own expense attended observer Reports US participants follow has acknowledged attendance important US interests progress activity verified reason AMA Executive Council earlier ap proved sending representativesto protect investment international scene its effect US modelers FAI ClAM FIRST VP Johnny Clemens Everything world would chaos establishing stan dards exchange knowledge piece being written onthe way home meet ing world body establishes such standardsin great mutual interest aero modeling Two full days spent 30 countries sitting meetings Committee In88 Model Aviation Richard Weber Bowie MD hes set yet another FAI world record8352 Km/Hr 529 mph powered RC airplanes speed closed circuit flight made modified Top Dawg shown powered Supertigre GiS Basic details FAI world record procedures record categories 1978-79 AMA rule book pages 92-93 ternational Aeromodeling Federation Aeronautique Internationale meetings offices French Aero Club 6 Rue Galilee Paris France FAI offices same building years plenary meeting should classed highly successful both standpoints United States world aeromodeling Basic rule making problem year since FAI freeze rules four years terim years definition clarification ex isting rules procedures attended along safety matters also time bids received awarded world championships international com petitions coming several years accomplishing goals 1978 meeting very well representatively attended over 70 people four cor ners world represented del egates far away South Africa Au stralia New Zealand Japan Egypt outstanding feature 1978 meeting was warmest friendliest gath ering can remember important US-AMA goals rapidly being accomplished being pivotal group break down political geographical barriers Key has very careful choice US representatives establish friendships carry US mes sage US delegation largest ever taken FAI meeting assure modeling interest US represented Perhaps sport Sunday flier wonders represented can say rep resented member US delega tion because development art through competitions pleasure flying 11 AMA members offi cal party worked great dedication protect project flying futures AMA members met official meetings mini-meetings halls restaurants hotels pubs represent indi vidual AMA member overcom ing difficulties language barrier must mention time being typical modelers representatives other countries eager understood Aeromodelers exceptional people worldwide As endorsement representation party elected ClAM fices vote 30 world delegates Mr John Worth re-elected Secretary also probably respected man entire world aeromodeling leadership elected 1st Vice-President four oth ers group elected subcommit tee chairmanships get complete picture represented read reports th&re should obvious world aeromodeling excellent condition under splendid direction US handsome part FAI ClAM FREE FUGHT trip ClAM plenary meeting very rewarding Free Flight interests Following 1978 Indoor World Champion ships became obvious rules could stand cleaning up steering rule need major revision close loophole effectively turns sport kite fly ing steering way up meeting quickly became obvious technical competence special interest areas utmost importance Although delegates observers work very hard technical meetings explore problem areas proposals particularly view fact anyone can submit proposal easy overlook major loophole possibilities unless representative experienced field Things went well technical session until ClAM President arrived empha sized four-year rulesmaking morator ium would strictly enforced clarifications present rules changes sake safety would acceptable vote plenary meeting Fortunately able rewrite steering proposal least close kite flying loophole submitted time vote plenary meeting outcome meeting excellent Free Flight interests Canadian line crossing proposal defeated eliminating potential tactical line crossing flag attachment proposal accepted principle sent subcommittee rewording definitive manner wording complete April bureau meeting AMA can request its inclusion FF World Champs 1979 Taft US indoor proposals adopted proposal time period decision after collision 346 clari fication present rule bu requested its adoption 1983 rules book accepted basis last proposal contest procedures 3413 withdrawn inappropriate rules book want simple possible will includ ed contest organizers guide feel very important have US indoor representation meeting extraordinarily rewarding par ticipate see ClAM works now can begin unify efforts move indoor rules other meaningful directions have facility avoid pitfalls improper procedures Finally striking up number friend ships among Free Flight delegates observ ers feel have laid some very important groundwork future amicable rules nego tiations FAI ClAM CONTROL UNE 1978 ClAM FAI rules meetingplen ary did contain very much interest Control Line competitors Probably significant revelation current rule book will printed until least Spring 79 hope doesnt mean delay start four-year rule change freeze until time will mean rules pro posals may considered changes will generally applicable prior 1983 1984 World Championshipsonly safety Ray Harlan items clarifications existing rules possible world championships over next four years some events Combat example changes sake safety may necessary before 1983 Proposals considered 78 meeting included abolishing hand sig nal Aerobatics passed effect after 1983 awarding two medals Team Race pilot mechanics done now practice passed stipulating minimum size Combat models referred subcommit tee eliminating ground penalty points Combat defeated making Combat pitmen competitors same pilot defeated defining duties Combat jury re ferred Jury Guide Committee Team Race Jury Guide final draft prepared may printed along report Control Line Subcommittee will future schedule open meeting annual ly major Control Line competition years will held World Champs odd years major European championships purpose allow com petitors voice opinion directly committee FAI ClAM SCALE Scale subcommittee consisted nine nations including Mexico Japan Yugo slavia represented previ ously Scale two proposals agenda consideration subcommit tee plenary session first dealt request Austria permit use total engine displacement greater 10cc multi-engine planes Eng lish French committee members pointed out use larger engines contrary national laws make proposal acceptable nations help assure passage through plenary session voting agreed two-engine planes should limited 15cc total two 45 cu three engine planes limited 20cc total three 40 cu four 30 cu surprise proposal accepted comment ClAM previously opposed dis placement greater 10cc second proposal US request approve Standoff Scale rules ficial inclusion world championships competition addition current Scale rules subcommittee discussion agreed Standoff popular na tions except US member felt include Standoff would eventually bring about end FAI Precision Scale Dr Laird vote 8 1 rejection proJackson posal point became evident necessary US have pre sent subcommittee meeting vote acceptance surprising turn events plenary session vote contrary subcommittee recommendations vote went acceptance Standoff Scale world championships event provisional Standoff Scale rules will now come official after two years provided rules now written used Presently FAI Standoff rules specify static scoring flight scoring carry equal weight toward final score Switzer land proposed changed 1/3 static 2/3 flying ratio con cerned about effect would have choice plans competition would favor low wing pattern types able enlist support French German Bob Wischer April 1979 89 FAI RC & CL STANDOFF SCALE RULES OfficialAdopted December 1978 Object promote event flying scale model aircraft static judging sim ple does require detailed expert appraisal model flight program judging ma neuvers/demonstrations same FAI CL RC Scale static judging Kfactors adapted fit flight pro gram produce 5050 balance tween flight static Except 194 documentation 110 static judging FAI CL RC Scale rules apply well following rules Model Requirements Any model resembling particular heavier-than-air man-carrying air craft eligible compete provided accordance General Regulations Model Airplanes Part Sporting Code FAI Builder-Flyer competitor must builder model must pilot Proof Scale prove model re sembles particular prototype some docu mentation required Minimum documentation shall consist published three-view drawing silhouette together maximum three photo graphs prototype selection photos showing aircraft front-view side-view plan-view can re place three-view drawing silhouette oldtimer aircraft no drawings may exist Minimum span three-view documen tation shall 100 mm 394 scoring under color markings color scheme must proved color print photo printed description Profile similar publication ideal proof both outline color scheme no proof scale mater ial accompanies model craftsman ship flight points may awarded Static Judging Static judging shall done minimum distance 3 m 984 ft model Details visible flight dum engines hidden cowlings cockpit inter iors fine surface details consid ered scoring model No measurements taken Static scoring Fidelity scale accuracy outlines General impressionK30 CraftsmanshipK1 5 Color MarkingsK20 Max Total65 Bonus Points Up 50 points bonus may awarded contestant model entered own construction design As proof contestant should include construction drawings scale presentation Final Scoring An unfinished piece business December 1978 CIA M meeting positive determination whether Final Scoring system would per 1976 FAI CL RC Scale rules would sim ply add static flight points per rules effect time FAI Standoff Scale rules originally adopted provi sional whether current rules should apply provide complexity bonus ac cording type aircraft chairman FA Scale Subcommittee pro cess resolving matter present indi cations resolution likely favor complexity bonus applied flight score Judges Guide judges must examine models closer distance 3 meters prior dur ing static judging rule governing Procedure model should presented judges handler could contestant position should marked ground three meter distance line roped off area judges handle should turn model positions requested judges order able compare model drawings photos Tips judges Main requirement Does look like real plane compared photo/drawing 3m distance Judges should confer prior judging review range models presented agree standards used doubts exist benefit should given model er No cockpit detail should considered Proof Scale Minimum documentation shall consist three-view drawing 100 mm minimum span maximum three photos prototype 50 point bonus points contestants own constructional design maximum figure proportion ately less may awarded reworking partial reworking existing design contestant must sign declaration did construction plan personally appealing bonus points Static judging values 0-10 points fidelity scale workmanship Fidelity scale close does model resemble prototype Workmanship has modeler treat ed model use materials Also complexity model subject should considered simple complicated prototype detail see lists below RatingFidelity ScaleWorkmanship SuperiorLooks exactly likeSuperior 9-10the photocraftsman ship com plex subject ExcellentMinor discrep-High degree 7-8ancies hardlyof craftsmannoticeablemanship GoodChanges made Definite at5-6 not detract tempt hide overall effect model re quirements FairSome obvious de-Workmanship 3-4viations anddetracts changesmodel some way PoorGross exaggera-Bad work0-2tions devia-manship tions scale Scale/Wischer Cont English Canadian Mexican committee members defeat proposed rule change committee member asked wheth er Free Flight Scale Control Line Scale being flown countries US England indicated activity Free Flight US Control Line No action taken either events noted Control Line Scale will flown 1980 World Championships Ottawa Canada reinstate provisional Free Flight Scale rules will require proposal placed agenda 1979 plenary session FAI ClAM RC AEROBATICS annual FAI meeting can full sur prises Thats its important US have live on-the-spot representation something unusual develops itoften does no substitute being pre sent views As far RC Aerobatics concerned few surprises year action taken following agenda items 1Noisa have discussions past two three years about best way measure noise level models subcommittee recommended noise rule changed read 136 dB measured two meters would allow easy mea surement made flight line hav ing two-meter rod fastened measuring instrument proposal withdrawn af ter discussion since generally felt kind measurement would unreli able So noise rule remains basically same weve past two years 2 Wing Loading proposal atRon Chidgey tempt reimpose wing loading rule 75 gr/dm2 referred subcommittee time will forgotten air planes get appreciably smaller faster proposal may gain support next year 3 Number Flights Counting Schedule & B proposed best three out four flights count two Schedule two Schedule B defeated rules remain same passed last year ie best flight will added best flight B determine flies finals Schedule C will allow contestant throw-away under set judges providing separate set judges used B anticipated will take care problem wide variations between sets judges 4 Recommended Pattern Smaller Con tests subcommittee recommended addition following statement annex Sporting Code smaller contests use Schedule C recommend ed done because some meet spon sors reluctant run complicat ed three-schedule format discovered another important reason being opportunity get volved early discussion future rules changes People generally flexible 90 Model Aviation early discussions before eventually become polarized aerobatic rules couldnt changed 1979 rules cat egory frozen year before World Championships except reasons safety clarification informal discussions held necessary desirable changes 1981 heard itsaid manytimesthattheA B patterns need little tougher order properly sort out top contenders move finals Also felt some maneuver descriptions still need clarified items will surely taken care next year along unfinished busi ness noise wing loading rules anyone has ideas concerning prob lems please get touch FAI ClAM RC SOARING Last year remember four-year freeze imposed new rules modified include annex allowed certain rules part annex rules could changed two years Basic ally RC Soaring rules included annex pertain tasks fly launching systems methods launch However further stipulation states no rules changes may made year before world championships above mind coupled fact Belgium hosting World Cham pionships 1979 seemed rather futile submit proposalsunless dealt safety November 30 some 70 delegates observers 30 countries met what largest gathering history ClAM plenary meeting broken down several subcommittee technical meetings attempts resolve differences might have cleared up during previous year RC technical committee meetings Before RC committee met 13 interest ed parties 11 countries met discuss RC sailplane proposals Seven persons attendance members members repre sentatives sailplane subcommittee meeting proved fruitful showed sailplane people well-prepared later RC technical meeting However smooth earlier soaring meeting Fathom can youll appreciate some efforts AMA rules became official last ClAMi 977still have printed means some countries still dont have copies rules US have using year! Problems French printer reasons given will early 1979 before official guide out US copies rules based minutes 1977 meetingsince early 1978 able hold complete team selection program have won der Whos first whats second Although earlier mentioned restric tions well known certain proposals made because 1 Some countries didnt have results 1977 2 felt impor tance certain changes should stressed now though would rejected cause next years world championships clause general some wording changed reasons clarification existing rules thus plugging up some holes Some minor changes also made regard safety No changes could made re gard launching line rubber lengths Nordic rules proposals defeated soundly though accepted subcom mittee rules have use success fully 21A years Denmark Norway Sweden Finland basically have same general F3B rules combine tasks B C four-lap cross-wind task still feel soaring can establish set criteria three-task conceptdura tion distance speedand allow organ izers design tasks would make life simpler concerned Some committee members school says t should crossed i dotted avoid protests misunderstandings others feel rules room protests agree latter Dan Pruss side benefit meetings time spent rule book put aside shop talk done over beer oc casion group included Fridolin Fritzone third Austrian team swept continent F3B past summer Mr Fritz samples wing showed construction techniques work highest calibre discussed freely including attempts eventual world speed record Believe have act together influence can already seen other European com petitors copying lines Austrian bird Belgium World Championships will interesting July FAI ClAM RC HEUCOPTERS years Paris trip has best yet establishing contacts learning about good bad points FAI RC Helicopter contest rules Don Chapman RC Helicopter Committee Chairman learned last minute couldnt go went place As wandering about down bar FAI HeadquartersdrinkingaCoke man England saw identification badge reading RC Helicopter Subcommittee introduced himself Pat DuBock British representative RC Helicopters off learned about European helicopter activity him two hours learned year home Pat got together Warren Hitch cox Canada before first technical meeting discuss Belgian proposed changes additions helicopter rules Pat pointed out interna tional helicopter competitions Europe use FAI rules Since world championship events competi tors experts Therefore need simple maneuvers such 180 degree stall turn single pirouette encourage less experienced fliers com pete Pat also explained new Belgian pro posed maneuver called Shovel Now theres steady scale type helicop ters Roughly speaking helicopter de scends steeply nose toward pilot point five meters front him slides left corner maneuver square spot turns 90 degrees left performs half nosein hovering circle around pilot spot turns 90 degrees left slides left point ar rival does half pirouette climbs steeply away desired whole maneuver can done right instead flight path fol lows outline shovel its handle Pat also pointed out hazard horizon tal figure eight pilot liable get clobbered own helicopter during right turn part maneuver will corrected next printing provi sional rules book talked several delegates regard ing qualifications level interest countrys member RC Helicopter Subcommittee found well qualified active Three prospective new committeemen Germany Nether lands England identified Since Don Chapman re-elected RC Helicopter Chair man names will valuable him Incidentally Pat DuBock also nomi nated position came within two votes being elected AMA sent proxy Don thus assuring dele gates US lying down job Pat would surely have elected would have lost time getting new com mittee established lost continuity previous years matters brought before technical committee shortening helicopter speed record course about third present 200 meters told Hubert Bitners comments about flying dot habit sight made turns ends course mem bers very receptive idea Belgian delegate proposed compromise half distance 100 meters 50 meter entry corridors change unfortunately cannot made until next Sporting Code John E printed 1983 Just after meeting Burkam learned new helicopter speed record 68571 km/hr 426 mph set November 1978 Mr Nepereny Czech oslovakia Judging friendships formed re newed between representatives counterparts both East West European countries have no need worry about image FAI/CIAM some thing could accomplished no other way being person FAI ClAM RC ELECTRICS Joe Beshar first experience attending FAI ClAM meeting held Paris November 30 December 1 1978 clearly substantiates value international aeromodeling meetings opportunity countries communicate coordinate propogates un derstanding invaluable essential encourages good fellowship growth principles ideas amongst ternational community aeromodeling re suiting overall progress state art knowledge gains US model aviation enthusiasts through AMA As parallel consider effective United Nations Aeromodeling dedi cation starts will consistent common interest aeromodeling April 1979 91 RC Electrics/Beshar Cont should recognized international cooperation must world defini tion rules competition world records can documented disciplined manner regardless world politics racial back ground Judging comments made various delegates image AMA has developed behalf United States must commended recognized great diplomacy has practiced accomplish goal During committee meetings came realize European countries have ad vanced considerably further US electric powered aeromodeling being practiced greater enthusiasm great er activity resulting advancing state thz art progress evident flying RC Soaring Pattern Pylon events competitively thereby encouraging im provements electromotive components suppliers Switzerland have published model magazine entirely electro motive modeling Modell Flugsport issues 3/76 through 3/78 available Emil Ch Giezendanner Postfach 8335 Hittnau Switzerland FAI ClAM SPACE MODELS Howard R Kuhn meeting ClAM Paris unlike NATO meetings have tended Paris past some cases national policy would override common sense particular field space model ing found complete misunderstanding majority western nations including US delegation role space modeling international aeromodeling sport As former competing aeromodeler am familiar aspects of internation FAI RC SLOPE SOARING RULES Provisional Approved December 1978 1 Definition contest speed event radio controlled slope gliders minimum 4 rounds must flown organizer shall run rounds conditions time permit up maximum 10 rounds 2 Characteristics Radio Controlled Slope Gliders Maximum surface area St 150 din2 Maximum flying mass 5 kg Loading St between 12 75 g/d m radio shall able operate simul taneously other equipment nor mally used spacing allocated RC bands ie 35 Mhz 10 Khz competitor may use two models contest competitor may combine parts models between rounds provided resulting model used flight conforms rules parts have checked before start contest Addition ballast must located ternally model and/or change angles setting allowed Variation geometry area allowed actuated distance radio control 3 Competitor Helpers competitor pilot must operate radio equipment per sonally pilot permitted helper helper assist advise pi lot until model passing Base first time after timed flight com pleted 4 Definition Attempt tempt model has left hands pilot helper 5 Number Attempts pilot has attempt flight An attempt can re peated launching attempt impeded hind ered aborted circumstances beyond con trol pilot duly witnessed offi cial judges b model collides another model flight other impediment pilot blame account c flight judged fault judges 6 Cancellation Flight flight official attempt carried out whateyer re sult obtained flight official gets zero score pilot used model conforming FAI rules b model loses part airborne c helper advised pilot during timed flight d model controlled anyone other pilot e flight carried through f model lands outside assigned landing area g model launched within 1 min ute moment starting order given 7 Organization Starts flights performed round round starting order settled draw accordance radio frequencies used pilot entitled 3 minutes prep aration time moment called ready box After 3 minutes has elapsed starter may give order start After starter has given order start pilot helper launch model within min ute pilot helper launch model hand starting area indicat ed organizer time launch moment model enters speed course must exceed 20 seconds model has entered speed course ie first crossing Base di rection Base B within 20 seconds flight time will commence moment 20 seconds expire model has entered speed course within 20 seconds announced judges 8 Flying Task flying task fly 1000 meters closed speed course mm 75 meters max 100 shortest possible time moment model first crosses Base direction Base B organizers shall possible try ob tain speed course 100 meters 9 Speed Course speed course laid out along edge slope marked both ends 2 clearly visible flags organizer must ensure two turning planes mutually parallel perpendicu lar main direction slope Depending circumstances two planes marked respectively Base Base B Base official starting plane Base Base B official announces passing model ie center gravity sound signal model flying out speed course Furthermore case Base signal announces first time model crossing Base direc tion Base B 1OJudging flights judged two judges have same competitors judges task control flights performed according rules timekeepers ensure right distance flown 11 Scoring result flight stated time seconds tenths seconds obtained pilot purpose calculating result round com petitors result converted way 1000 x P1/PW P1 competitors result PW best result round 12 Classif ication sum competitors round scores will determine position final classification lowest round score competitor will discarded others added obtain final score will determine position final classi ficatio n avoid ties classification concern ing five best scores classification rounds' flown until ties broken possible result discarded round will determine competitors position final classification 13 Organization Contest competi tion must held site suitable slope soaring marking starting landing areas turning planes organizer must take account config uration terrain wind direction 14Changes Any changes flight landing areas may made between flight rounds 15lnterruption round progress must temporarily interrupted wind force unintermittently low 3 in/sec 25 in/sec b direction wind unintermit tently deviates 45 degrees line perpendicular main direction speed course round progress cancelled i interruption lasts 30 min utes ii fewer 50% competitors have able perform task caused mar ginal conditions Without condition un intermittently ie 20 seconds have met thus automatically caused reflights 92 Model Aviation al events told space modeling playing toy rockets tantamount telling RC Scale modeler play ing large toy airplanes dispel feeling toward space modeling began ac tive campaign discussing various aspects space modeling hobby delegates showing pictures 1978 Space Model World Championships held Jambol Bulgaria able generate con siderable interest events personal contact necessary working interna tionally least acquainted dele gates another aeromodeling sport primary purpose attending ClAM meeting insure US proposal 1980 Space Model World Championships held Lakehurst New Jersey September 1980 ap proved meeting November 1978 space modeling majority about 80% nations attending actively entered world championships Eastern European nations have active space modeling programs means special long range planning long time frame required insure minimum par ticipation five nations required consti tute world championships US Canada have active space modeling programs organizations western nations necessary therefore get ap proval US proposal time proper foundation laid US pro posal 1978 championships held Bul garia US team announced US intent host 1980 champion ships during campaigning Bulgaria personal contacts discussions held various members team managers about feasibility US proposal reaction excellent proposal placed ClAM agenda approval approved spacemodels subcommit tee forwarded ClAM approved questions astounded large number very knowledgeable aeromodelers did know about space modeling Space mod eling logical extension aeromodeling powered flight gliding Because lack information western nations about space modeling sport completely dominated Eastern European bloc essential US continue send ex perienced representative meetings leader western interests would dis astrous activity have ClAM ever de-emphasize existence space model ing another international aeromodeling sport Recommendations 1 That US continue send know ledgeable space modeling representative sport continue international aero modeling sport 2 That program initiated inform nations through ClAM various aspects space modeling sport another aeromodeling hobby could take form display models briefings demon strations showing slides movies photo graphs during meetings after meetings set-ups outside meeting room viewed during breaks FLY SAFELY FAI ClAM OBSERVER Bryant Thompson Rantoul IL As observer paid own way Paris nothing say nor did have pay particular attention details pro cedures could spend time watching impressed warmth greetings friendship delegates sembled prior opening initial meeting Individuals seemed flow small group another renewing friendships some cases meeting newcomers Mem bers US delegation seemed first order business nomi nation officers next year Mr Clemens Johnny nominated four top positions ClAM impressed John Worth unanimously nominated secretary clincher privilaged attend ClAM meet ing eight years ago 1970 Since time position US delegation has risen acceptance leadership sat three subcommittee meetings two chaired members US delega tion three Americans present group no doubt got proposals presented expert field Which beats having Pattern proposal explained Helicopter expert evening delegates broke up smaller groups dinner Although time meant social heard lot discussion would best chairman subcommittee rule should should changed second day ClAM met observer sure hard stay awake saw delegates head nodding listening subcommittee chairman pre sent proposals recommendations watching delegates vote pattern came very apparent pattern first delegate votes feelssometimes subcommittee recommended some times against recommendation dele gate voted against proposal US instigated convinced during subcommittee meeting needed nor best interest FAI competition Second delegates didnt vote along party lines US voted some Russian pro posals Russians voted some US proposals think Czechs voted against both recap major impressions 1 Having US participant sub committee meeting provides US delega tion expertise field people ad vise delegate may vote complete knowledge business hand 2 Friendships formed over time allow exchange ideas opinions really effective representative should re main part delegation long pos sible maintain continuity 3 country has vote ap peared vote modeler politician DIRECTORY CONTEST COORDINATORS I Paul L Penney 8 Charlotte Andoner MA 01810 II R Sobrino 87-26 88th St. Woodhanen Owens NY 11421 RC Richard Smith 300 Steko Am. Rochester NY 14818 RC Lawrence Lundy 248 Ontario St. Lockport NY 14094 III Ken Reber RD 1 Nazareth PA 18064 lEast M Waisenbach 4568W 146th St. Cleseland OH 44135 West Iv Warren Sanders Jr 9735 52nd Am. Collage Pk. MD 20741 RC Ed Fitzwater 474 Tudor Dr. Crownsnille MD 21032 V RC Citarlene Fields 818 Main St. SW New Ellington SC 29809 RC Soaring Donna Dais 7409 Atwood Dr. Hwtsndle AL 35802 FF Wallace Johnson 4112 Whita Aos Rd Montgomery AL VI Jim Thomerson 1317 Eileen CoIlInssiIIe IL 62234 RC Ralph White Jr R R 1 Boa 324 Neoga IL 62447 VII John Esert 421 Walnut In, Apple Valley MN 55124 West Wes Slack 12851 Payton Detroit Ml 48224 lEast VIII John Deacon SOB Commerce St. Fort WorthTX 78102 RC Robert J TalIey31 12 Lawrence Am. NederlandTX 77627 IX Bill Bieda 411 Barker Building Omaha NE 68102 RC George Hunter 69625 Lamar St. Littleton CD 80123 X Myrtle Coad Rt Boa 18 Lower Lake CA 98467 INorthI Lee Polansky 258 Irs Am Goleta CA 93017 South Frank Gowns 2241 Noah St Honolulu HI 96816 HI meets XI Don Dodd 3406 Beluidere Am SW Seattle WA 98126 RC Don Miller 24715 Ssenmit-Landsburg Ramnsdale WA 98051 RC Pylon & Soaring RC Pattern other RC CL RC except Soaring Bold Face Belom Indicates Chairman Contest Board 36106 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Struck RFD2 Hamburg Old LymeCT06371 II Bradley Bane 80 Lake Am Lyndonnilla NY 14098 Ill Rudy Klsiber 2021 Lakeland Am Lakawood OH 44107 lv Joe Boyle Jr. 219 Slsenandoalt Rd. Hampton VA 23361 V Bonny Jenkins 31125 Raines Rd. Memphis TN 38118 VI Chris Matuano 8878 Giegee St Johe MO 63114 VII Phil Klintworth Jr 715 Rutgers Rd. Rochester MI 48063 VIII Mark Valerius 2302 Pomeran Dr Houston TX 77058 IX Jerald Murphy 2432 Astron Dr. Colorado Springs CO 80906 X Joe Norcross 215W Santa Ana No21 IA Clovis CA 93812 Xl Ernie Line 16588-121st Am. SE RentonWA 98055 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I Geotge Higgins P0 Boa 482 North Pembroke MA 02358 II Bill Boss 7706 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 III Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St Dasids PA 19087 IV Ron McNally 6118 Barda Ave. Springfield VA 22152 V Dane Hemstraught PO Boa 171 Moncks Corner SC 29461 VI Bob Burnt 5248W School Chicago IL 80641 VII James Sinton 4941 Wisconsin Am N New Hope MN 55428 VIII Wilham R Lee 3522 Tawerisk Ls Missouri CtyTX 77459 IX Michael Tallwan 3014 Eoclange Wichita KS 67217 X Pete Brandt 315S Maria Ave Redondo Beach CA 90277 XI Dan Rutherford 4705 237th P1 SE. Bothell WA 98011 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARD Ed luo 483 Fiske St. Holliston MA 01746 II Joe Friend 62 Joysan Test. Freehold NJ 07728 III Dane Brown 8534 Huddleston Cincinnati OH 48236 IV Fred M Gregg 12709 Richmond St. Chester VA 23831 V 1 Davis Jr 1813S Lakeshore Dr. Birmingham AL 35216 VI Mike Mueller 1531 RenemCirSdsaumburg 1L60193 VII Peter Waters 31219 Kendall Lisonia MI 48154 VIII Win C Thomas 331 SE Rockinood Bartlessille OK 74003 IX Loran Tregellas 3003 S Ewrntt Wichita KS 67217 X Bill Northrop Jr 621 W 19th St. Costa Mesa CA 92627 XI Ralph Brooke 3431 5 194th Seattle WA 98188 SCALE CONTEST BOARD Richard Shonnan 408 River Rd Temksbury MA 01876 II Robert Clemens 95 Sltoreway Dr. Rochester NY 14612 Ill Edward Wissat 1521 Summit St. McKeesport PA 15130 IV Bob Karlsso 2843 Marsh Rd. Wilmington 05 19810 V David Plart 6940 NW 15th Ft Lauderdale FL 33313 VI Bob underwood4l09Concurd Oaks Dr St Lous M063128 VII Claude McCullough Boa 40 Montezuma IA 50171 VIII William H twin 922 SsaOown Lane DasotoTX 75115 IX Dean Copeand 7817 Seward St. Omara NE 68114 X Frank Capan 281 Canrino Se las Flores Encinitas CA 92024 XI Earle Mourlsead 275 S View F S. Salem OR 97302 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tupelo Napereille IL 80540 April 1979 93 X SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX 0 a. Competition News will present time time constructive thought-provoking ideas team exception present criticisms AMA rules end policies affect competitors issue has two sides CN Indoor World Champion Indoor flying like 0 O will endeavor print viewpoints have submittedwithin limits available shooting crap unloaded dice X Ci space uniqueness constructiveness timeliness good taste Determination appropri- hot rolling make point ness publication of matters must necessity rest solely publisher o ghts presented author should necessarily construed asWhen dice come back next roll0 AMA HO AMA officers publisher should note publication hare cold ice dice 4 rules-change policy-change idea does necessarily mean specific proposal has Points incentive fly long- W O presented Contest Board Executive Council appropriate committee such action er attaining 50 minutes Class D 0 Ci responsibility author anyone else interested obtaining official action model past year done X promise fraction point Cf past two World Championships INDOOR TEAM PROGRAM POINTS PRO AND CON contests fOers other countries selected 0Among Indoor fliers interested gaining berth team represent USwithout points have both times trounced two o out three team members moti- d Championships has division two principal groups 1 favoring avation win incentive program involving multiple regional contests andanational team finals points being earned year system two-year rat race0 reglonals carried forward combined points earned finals 2instead year Any modeler keen 0those favoring national team finals best two-flight total determining teamdesire win will intense building fly4 omembers same manner World Champion decideding year order beat competition0 x ause charges have rampant two camps would listen give due con-It interferes team members prepara Xsideration others point view Soapboxis providing opportunity leaders bothtion WICas must also compete forCA 0 Osides present cases debate style representative camp first developed aa place next team also interferes a.presentation pont yew presentations exchanged whichwith team hopeful fliers enjoyment ofU 4flowed rebuttalsother Indoor classes must compete03 O0 other FAI fliers During non-contest fly-X PRORay HarlanIUNManny Radoffing sessions jeopardizes serious FAI team Ohopefuls possible collision 0 1974 after 12 years w thout USIf man s th nk ng s valid pro- likes Penny Plane dicel -g 4team win committee formed thecess must guided logic old ad-Any worthy program should strive pro- 03 Osingular Objective designing program toage truism Indoor times cannot beduce winning teams Times have overwhelm- 0 x develop strongest team US couldcompared different sites Points whichingly Must have maximum participation X field werent trying make three World simply directly derived times Times have Under point systems have lost 0 Champions just pick three high-placing flierswithout fudge factor also cannot com-56% former participants just two trials 0.who could counted make respec-pared other Thus point comparisonIt must nurture newcomers Obviously points 403 Otable showing under extreme pressure offor national position standing invaliddid too restrictive discourag-0 CAWorld Championship competition ittee introduce onesingX X consistency key Last yearconsciousness idea presumptious ons times selection sys-CA oDieter Siebenmann Switzerland told heassertion idea derived realitytam simply stated 1 fliers cannot0 began flying indoors thinking needed onlynot subject rational examination vail-bring points World Championships 2 4 two good flights out six quickly learned dated process reason such idea final should same ultimate test 03 0 O he needed six good ones get two winners should notbeallowedtostayandbesanctified perform necessary 3 points x CA Indoors inherently consistent sport be- undercuts rest ones convictions invalid 14 times maximize participation Ci Ocause flying constraints vagaries ofkills rest ones capacity certain ofo weather rubber Inattention smallanything monoply access enabled -u details fosters inconsistency takes lot ofcommittee alter convictions f Ii-REBUTTALBy Ray HarlanW O practice repeatable Contest pressure ers resultant yes votes fulfilled self- 0 es proficiency righteous committee Successful wants second X X The point system developed attack &@ll Since 1961 US Indoor FAI can first lndoorsitesthe US is problem several distinctly important Teams have Placed first two times never could dominate world competition have 0 ways first time ever performance less second exception In- far fliers other country -g 4from contests other finals counteddoor teams have successful ofneed lot contest savvy03 0 directly towards competitors total scoreall US free flight teams ever no matter what ors need big gamble f Ii-0 attempted eliminate lucky win atselection system used no excuse toers work hard enough overcome NoX finals may have no long-term per-employ invalid point programlother worldwide sport entertains little formance support system combined ts cited method selectingpractice Indoor flying seems a scores regional contests onlythe consistent fliers thirdgreat burden attend couple contests 03 0equitable manner proportion con-ranked man points below 1976year0 CAtests best performance times used di-teammates outfiew wide mar- mond has consistent yearX Xrectly flying anything highest cell-gin won WIC himself pulledbecause willing make sacrificeCA 0ings would futileup other two 8th 9th bootlat least 1400 miles contest hone his0 system encouraged flying dif-strape also give us first place team Othercompetitive skills has learned make 4ferent sites help flier better understandconsistent inconsistencies thismodels perform under conditions has03 O0 CAhis model-power combination crucialWorld Champion 1976 teammate couldheld up contest pressure aspect World Championships training make 1978 team year again dedication point system CA program very demanding having fairly won WIC second man 16th hopes foster cant encouraged o short intervals between contests lot re-and third man 30th 1976 W/Cprogram chooses team just ilding occupied intervals thiswas eligible rules flew 1978two flights Mr Radoff small band 0 added experience forcing fliers im- placing 2nd though could make followers unwilling make effort 0 CA prove weaknesses overcome incon____________________________________________________________[v32][b1994255915600]]X Xsistencies pay careful attention theCA O0 little details spell difference betweenLack consistency under contest pressure winning World Championships a.success failureclearly key defeat British 403 0The effort paid off 1976 US placed fifth ninth eleventh REBUTTALBy Manny Radoff0 CAwon both Team Individual Champion- showed uniformity needed take theX x ships flying under poor conditions team prize away US its singu- Explain downgrade 78 team CA Ogood fortune did repeat itself year lar stellar performanceDomina won Nats Indoor FAI Stick four out0 The program watered down ac- summary point system designed last five years 77 Hulbert voted -g 4 commodate some complainers hard work encourage enhance competitive Most Improved Indoor Flier Richmond 03 0 The finals weighting increased saws qualities requisite champion team pro- won W/C 0 CA rainout second day team chosen vides solid foundation such say Indoors inherently incon Xin five flights rather six oneteams can built Adopting program whichsistent sport because flying constraints 0flight over 35 fifth resultingpicks team two-flight total isthe vagaries weather rubber 0 a.team able retain world titleridiculously risky nation seriously bentdicel 40 0 CA SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX X 94 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/04
Page Numbers: 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94
COM PETI TWftI NE WSLETTEREW ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS FEW CHANGES TO 1919 NATS Scheduled Lincoln Nebraska July 29 through August 5 1979 National Model Airplane Championships will essentially same 1978 except 1 The main Site Control Line events RC Pattern Pylon Scale will active municipal airport will have nor mal full-scale airline military general avi ation activities going during contest operation will much like 77 Nats Riverside CA Nats used large concrete aircraft parking ramp parallel main runway Lincoln Nats ever will have separation between mod el full-scale flying utilizing former Strategic Air Command property adjacent municipal airfield operation 2 The Free Flight site will include FF Scale events will much further away usual former missile base near Mead NE about 40-minute drive northwest Lincoln use motorbikes model retrieval will permitted site large direction prevailing wind corn sides crosswind dimension about half mile over mile length terrain somewhat rolling patches scrub brush rough grass large con centration trees 3 The auxiliary RC site used RC Helicopter Soaring events city prop erty about seven miles east Lincoln Airport next high school site has short mowed grass maintained Park Depart ment top low hill large enough permit changing sailplane launch direction necessary ample parking 4 The Indoor site downtown Pershing Auditorium within mile Nats dorms about three miles Lincoln Airport ceiling smooth gentle arc about 51 feet high floor space clean smooth about 90 x l84feet Typical stadium seat ing surrounds floor space three sides stage fourth side inside building dimensions above seats about 192 x 232 feet Note This year Indoor schedule will reversed microfilm models being flown July 30 instead Sunday means Hand Launched Gliders Scale Easy B Pennyplane will flown Sunday July 29 5 Other Details a Entry Fees remain same 78 $5 Juniors $10 Seniors $20 Open plus event fees late entry feefor Opens onlyhas increased $50l will fore save mare ever before enter advance mail before July 2 Note basic 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW entry fees event fees refundable no-shows b Trophies will awarded proportion event entries minimum three per event five events least 10 contestants plus trophy additional 10 entries above first 10 three trophies best Juniors Seniors events combined age groups irs Srs win regular event trophies Exception RC Pylon Pattern will have 10 trophies per event Quarter Midget Formula Pattern Novice Advanced Expert Masters Note top three Juniors Seniors Pattern Pylon events will also receive trophies top 10 c Entry Forms will available approxi mately end March sure receiv ing send business size envelope No 10 self-addressed 1 Sc stamp affixed AMA HQ 815 Fifteenth Street NW Wash ington DC 20005 Write Nats front lower left corner d Dorms per night cost will $950 per person two per room $13 single high er has typical some nearby econo motels available about same slightly higher rates Motel 6 Days Inn Reg ular motels Holiday Inn Ramada Inn etc have normal rates about $5 $10 higher Dorms have telephones room individ ual room controlled air conditioning basic linens sheets pillow cases Ample parking Meals available university FLASHI Nats changes approved AMA Executive Council during its January 27 meet ing St Louis Electric Power Free Flight event per AMA rule book has added official schedule Saturday August 4 Control Line Speed Events have re arranged provide four-day schedule follows Monday Formula 40 FAI Class Tuesday AA AA Proto Wed nes day B C Thursday D Jet Plan Early 1979 Nats July 29August 5 Lincoln Nebraska NATS SITE LOCATiON thought/n general way location 1979 National Contest Lincoln Nebraska centrally located AMA member Bill Skelton Warrenton OR looked up gave us some actual figures letter follows pleased see siting com mittee chosen place centrally locat ed Lincoln NE 79 Nats can WASHINGTON DC 20005 hope will give big boost tendance will promote expand interest model aviation Just heck got out handy-dandy U-Haul dial-amile chart selected four cities West Coast four East Coast checking mileage am sending might possibly interest Seattle WA 1648 miles Portland OR 1664 miles San Francisco CA 1664 miles Los Angeles CA 1666 miles Portland ME 1592 miles New York NY 1372 miles Richmond VA 1259 miles Mi ami FL 1740 miles Congratulations Well Done due committee sponsoring group NATS UNOFFICIAL EVENTS Any person group intending hold unofficial event connection years National Contest Lincoln NE July 29-August 5 requested supply details AMA HQ soon possible information needed order 1 determine likely interference proposed un official event official events 2 aid publicizing unofficial event Information should submitted includes date event name event sponsoring organization name address Contest Director special rules event rule book event space require ments event type prizes entry fee applicable Furthermore statement should provided likely effect unof ficial event official events being run concurrently Nats unofficial events must non-in terfering nature official Nats events person group organizing un official event must assume responsibility respects no Nats equipment person nel can provided Unofficial Events Already Planning Terry Rimert Unofficial Events Coordinator National Free Flight So ciety indicates NFFS planning hold coordinate holding follow ing unofficial Nats events Indoor Manhat tan Cabin Indoor Rubber Helicopter Orni thopter AutogiroOutdoor Rubber Speed Outdoor Rubber Helicopter Ornithopter Autogiro FF Electric Power FF Cargo FF P P-30 Rubber Embryo Endurance also ex pects vill unofficial events Old-Timer Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Specific dates events will announced later Note Subsequent avove information FE Liectric Power made official event 1979 Nationals 86 Model Aviation DECEMBER 1 1918 FAI ANNUAL MEETING pages last month told highlights meeting especially pertaining World Championships scheduling election of ficers Federation Aeronautique Inter nationale FAI Committee International Aero Modeling ClAM report details changes FAI competition rules enacted FAI Sporting Code issued just once four years however material changes official book rules cannot enacted until 1983 current 1979 edi tion soon available other hand clarification changes safety changes rules part official book such annex official rules also provisional rules can enacted immediate effect ClAM actions thus grouped according immediate effect effective 1983 EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY FREE FLIGHT Outdoor Gliders Although no action taken meet ing problems noted present linecrossing rules 25 sq din pennant being attached secondary cable sometimes being released before main launch cable points expected FA Bureau officers will issue clarification 1979 Free Flight World Championships meets late March early April Indoor Definition Official Flight Clarify adding italicized words Only flights 60 seconds will considered official flight may terminated physical means within first 60 seconds flight less 60 seconds.. Steering Model Clarified details pro cedure approved follows Add following preface Steering must used avert collision structure building its contents other models Movements model must primarily horizontal plane minimize altitude changes timekeepers opinion models altitude change approaching over one-half meter meter 25 ters altitude whichever larger will warn competitor Continued disregard timekeepers warning will result term inated flight b Add following definition condi tions substitution physically handi capped competitor must arrange substi tute contest officials case poor sight medical doctors affadavit certifying competitors corrected vision no less 20/40 better eye must submit ted permit substitute steerer c Add following clarify re start fouled flight competitor has two minutes following termination fouled flight decide whether restart chooses restart must before next official flight Timing Clarify adding italicized words l comes contact part building its contents other floor translational move ment ceases timekeepers shall continue time flight 10 seconds Should model remain contact build ing contents after 10 seconds timing will cease. RADIO CONTROL Aerobatics Placement Judges Alternate Flight Path Approved recommendations World Championships organizers judges during preliminary rounds will placed po sition three front two hind judge two meters apart dur ing final five judges two rows two met ers apart both cases rearward judges observe through spaces between forward judges judges shall directed discuss maneuvers during flight organizer shall provide alternative flight path 90 degrees preferred flight path used discretion Contest Manager Jury Simple Schedule Approved adding Annex smaller contests use Schedule C flyoff sched ule recommended Thermal Soaring Competitor Helpers Clarify adding italicized words - must make signaling forward Base pilot during flight. Definition Attempt Official Flight Clarify 1 6b substituting itali cized word task First Round Tasks Clarify adding italicized words 21 st round flown shall consist Tasks C Duration Speed discretion organizer either task may flown first scheduled round Any single round Launching Clarify changing last sentence 22ba/3 following means must provided prevent un reeling line during launch Task BDistance Clarify changing 24d following Before beginning working time model must pre sented identification Base After start ing working time model can re leased anywhere field provided happens outside course pilot must stay Base until task completed Task CSpeed Clarify changing 25e following After beginning working time model can released field pilot must remain Base until task completed OHIO FOR RC MASTERS Finalists current RC Aerobatics Team Selection Program have selected Celina OH June 23-24 1979 RC Masters Team Selection Finals vote 31 Ohio site vs 11 Pueblo CO Ohio site proposed Cincinnati Aero modelers Colorado site jointly Pueblo Sky Corral Club Pikes Peak RC Club US team three competitors will selected RC Masters 1979 RC Aerobatics World Championships slated held South Africa Clarify 25g adding italicized words Models have completed task flying course within 4 min utes Slope Soaring complete new set provisional rules approved printed separately issue Pylon Racing change method scoring provisional rules approved fol lows flight model shall timed stopwatch Timing shall commence starting signal given indi vidual model finish model cros ses finishing line competitors time seconds de ducted 200 becomes score round lap counted due pylon cut sideline overflight addition al lap will flown However com petitors time seconds will adjusted up wards 10% before deduction 200 winner contestant ac cumulates points after conclu sion heats Note copy provisional FAI Py lon Racing rules may upon request AMA HQ please include pre-addressed stamped business-size return envelope E lectro-Powered Models Electro-Motorgliders new Schedule Maneuvers provisional-rule models approved follows note full provisional RC Electro-Powered Models rules printed March 1978 issue page 80 two imaginary vertical planes distance 100 meters planes de termine turnlines named Base Base B Base line models launched prolonginent Base stands imaginary gate consisting two poles 3 meters high separated distance 20 meters competitor organizer pro vides flagman Base B two timekeep ers Base Models launched hand time keeping starts model leaves hand competitor helper Before start ing flight competitor has show timekeeper controls motor switching transmitter off eventu ally inverted etc first task 200 seconds al lowed total time pilot can decide himself switch off motor motor off model has fly great est possible number 100-meter laps tween Base Base B turning sig naled flagman Base B timekeepers Base lap earns pilot 20 points Either switching motor end 200 sec period ends counting laps After end first task model must pass 3-meter gate soon possible Passing gate motor off end last 1 00-meter lap allowed Flying through gate right altitude less 3 meters gives 10 points model passes gate time keeper 2 starts watch signaling start second task second task consists duration landing task total time 300 seconds allowed Again pilot can April 1979 87 FAI Meeting Cont decide long will keep motor running gliding time timekeeping starts motor switched off first time 300-second period Gliding time ends either motor switched again model comes stop after landing landing organizer must provide two concentric circles respective ly 30 15 meters diameter Landing large circle gives 15 points landing small circle gives 30 points distances measured center circle nose model rest after landing Helicopters Note copy provisional FAI RC Helicopter rules may upon request AMA HQ please include pre-addressed stamped business-size return envelope Starting Engines Add rule 12 competitor should allowed start en gine allotted place carry fly helicopter ready box can make final adjustments five minutes given start begin starting battery plugged glow plug Rectangular Approach Approved lengthening legs maneuver 20 meters 50 meters equal legs Kfactor Changes Reduce True Loop 139 K4 K2 Increase Double Pirouette 137 K2 K3 Increase True Autorotative Descent Landing 1314 K4to K5 New Optional Maneuvers Approved adding following 1315 Single Pirouette K2 Same Double Pirouette 137 360 degree slow rotation 1316 Stall Turn K2 Same Stall Turn 540 Degree Rotation 138 180 degree pivoting 1317 Shovel K4 altitude approximately 20 meters helicopter starts steep approach pilot standing central helipad facing model helicopter remains hovering just over outside helipad about pilots eye level hovers lateral ly left right flag corner maneuvering square starts half Swiss hovering circle hovers laterally stop over helipad again performs half pirouette regains altitude steeply 1318 lmmelmann K3 Fixed wing like description 1319 Inverted lmmelmann K4 Starts inverted 1320 Belgian Stall Turn K4 Model flies straight level pulls up smoothly un til flying straight up performs half roll Just stops model pivots its yaw axis 180 degrees model recovers dive along opposite side entered maneuver APPROVED FOR THE 1983 FAI SPORTING CODE FF Indoor Collision Rule Modified per itali cized words event collision tween two models flight competitor must choose time span between collision two minutes following term ination flight either retain time flight official time recom mence flight recommenced flight must flown before next official flight CL Aerobatics Execution Maneuvers Eliminate re quirement hand signal prior starting consecutive maneuver RC Thermal Soaring Cancellation Flight Disqualification Add italicized words 177 case hand pulley towing launching de vice except launching cable with out device maximum S cc S grams must thrown Scale Radio Control Engines Change maximum engine displacement 21 10cc single engine 15cc total two engines 20cc total three engines Standoff Scale status rules upgraded provisional official thereby introducing possibility could World Championships such models 1984 complete FAI Standoff Scale rules presently intended 1983 edition FAI Sporting Code printed separately issue however possibility changes made rules before 1983 Sporting Code comes about AUSTRAVA SECOND IN CL TEAM RACE re read o s t red over includ ng Down Under indicated recent message received stating shown Austria second place winner 1978 Team Racing World Championships really should have Australia November 1978 issue Fortunately didnt drop al full results listing December issue MEXICANS & CANADIANS IN US CONTESTS accordance information Mexican Federation Sport Aviation AMA Contest Directors hereby advised Mexican citizen wishes enter model contests USA must have license Federation must also pay $1 fee above entry fee contest must sent AMA along name address contestantthis provides AMA membership duration contest liability protection provided Note Licenses Mexican Federa tion free no penalty involved requirement address Mexicans ap ply Federacion Mexicana de los Deportes Aeros AC Puerto No9 Magdalena Mixhuca Mexico 8 DF Attention Jose Luis Ramirez B President Similarly Canadians must have licenses Model Aeronautic Association Canada MAAC order enter AMA con tests Any must pay Contest Director $1 plus cost MAAC member ship $5 Juniors under 18 january 1 $15 Opens over 18 January 1 money along names addres ses Canadians must sent AMA MAAC fees will forwarded Ca nadian organization $1 fee will re tained AMA reciprocal arrangements neces sary comply Federation Aeronautique nternationale FAI req uirements regarding rights foreign contestants organizations also necessary protect reciprocal insurance coverages countries involved Note AMA has special Foreign Entrants Form Contest Directorsavailable free AMA HQto simplify handling such contestants US REPS AT FAI ClAM MEETING AMA md v dual representat n attendance interests required eight specialists Laird JacksonControl Line Ray HarlanFree Flight Bob WischerScale Ron ChidgeyRC Aerobatics Joe BesharRC Electrics Dan PrussRC Soaring John Burk am RC Helicopters Howard KuhnSpace Models Three others also participated Johnny Clemens attended US voting delegate 3rd vice-president chairman Information Ed ucation Subcommittee AMA Executive Director John Worth attend ed ClAM Secretary Bryant Thompson own expense attended observer Reports US participants follow has acknowledged attendance important US interests progress activity verified reason AMA Executive Council earlier ap proved sending representativesto protect investment international scene its effect US modelers FAI ClAM FIRST VP Johnny Clemens Everything world would chaos establishing stan dards exchange knowledge piece being written onthe way home meet ing world body establishes such standardsin great mutual interest aero modeling Two full days spent 30 countries sitting meetings Committee In88 Model Aviation Richard Weber Bowie MD hes set yet another FAI world record8352 Km/Hr 529 mph powered RC airplanes speed closed circuit flight made modified Top Dawg shown powered Supertigre GiS Basic details FAI world record procedures record categories 1978-79 AMA rule book pages 92-93 ternational Aeromodeling Federation Aeronautique Internationale meetings offices French Aero Club 6 Rue Galilee Paris France FAI offices same building years plenary meeting should classed highly successful both standpoints United States world aeromodeling Basic rule making problem year since FAI freeze rules four years terim years definition clarification ex isting rules procedures attended along safety matters also time bids received awarded world championships international com petitions coming several years accomplishing goals 1978 meeting very well representatively attended over 70 people four cor ners world represented del egates far away South Africa Au stralia New Zealand Japan Egypt outstanding feature 1978 meeting was warmest friendliest gath ering can remember important US-AMA goals rapidly being accomplished being pivotal group break down political geographical barriers Key has very careful choice US representatives establish friendships carry US mes sage US delegation largest ever taken FAI meeting assure modeling interest US represented Perhaps sport Sunday flier wonders represented can say rep resented member US delega tion because development art through competitions pleasure flying 11 AMA members offi cal party worked great dedication protect project flying futures AMA members met official meetings mini-meetings halls restaurants hotels pubs represent indi vidual AMA member overcom ing difficulties language barrier must mention time being typical modelers representatives other countries eager understood Aeromodelers exceptional people worldwide As endorsement representation party elected ClAM fices vote 30 world delegates Mr John Worth re-elected Secretary also probably respected man entire world aeromodeling leadership elected 1st Vice-President four oth ers group elected subcommit tee chairmanships get complete picture represented read reports th&re should obvious world aeromodeling excellent condition under splendid direction US handsome part FAI ClAM FREE FUGHT trip ClAM plenary meeting very rewarding Free Flight interests Following 1978 Indoor World Champion ships became obvious rules could stand cleaning up steering rule need major revision close loophole effectively turns sport kite fly ing steering way up meeting quickly became obvious technical competence special interest areas utmost importance Although delegates observers work very hard technical meetings explore problem areas proposals particularly view fact anyone can submit proposal easy overlook major loophole possibilities unless representative experienced field Things went well technical session until ClAM President arrived empha sized four-year rulesmaking morator ium would strictly enforced clarifications present rules changes sake safety would acceptable vote plenary meeting Fortunately able rewrite steering proposal least close kite flying loophole submitted time vote plenary meeting outcome meeting excellent Free Flight interests Canadian line crossing proposal defeated eliminating potential tactical line crossing flag attachment proposal accepted principle sent subcommittee rewording definitive manner wording complete April bureau meeting AMA can request its inclusion FF World Champs 1979 Taft US indoor proposals adopted proposal time period decision after collision 346 clari fication present rule bu requested its adoption 1983 rules book accepted basis last proposal contest procedures 3413 withdrawn inappropriate rules book want simple possible will includ ed contest organizers guide feel very important have US indoor representation meeting extraordinarily rewarding par ticipate see ClAM works now can begin unify efforts move indoor rules other meaningful directions have facility avoid pitfalls improper procedures Finally striking up number friend ships among Free Flight delegates observ ers feel have laid some very important groundwork future amicable rules nego tiations FAI ClAM CONTROL UNE 1978 ClAM FAI rules meetingplen ary did contain very much interest Control Line competitors Probably significant revelation current rule book will printed until least Spring 79 hope doesnt mean delay start four-year rule change freeze until time will mean rules pro posals may considered changes will generally applicable prior 1983 1984 World Championshipsonly safety Ray Harlan items clarifications existing rules possible world championships over next four years some events Combat example changes sake safety may necessary before 1983 Proposals considered 78 meeting included abolishing hand sig nal Aerobatics passed effect after 1983 awarding two medals Team Race pilot mechanics done now practice passed stipulating minimum size Combat models referred subcommit tee eliminating ground penalty points Combat defeated making Combat pitmen competitors same pilot defeated defining duties Combat jury re ferred Jury Guide Committee Team Race Jury Guide final draft prepared may printed along report Control Line Subcommittee will future schedule open meeting annual ly major Control Line competition years will held World Champs odd years major European championships purpose allow com petitors voice opinion directly committee FAI ClAM SCALE Scale subcommittee consisted nine nations including Mexico Japan Yugo slavia represented previ ously Scale two proposals agenda consideration subcommit tee plenary session first dealt request Austria permit use total engine displacement greater 10cc multi-engine planes Eng lish French committee members pointed out use larger engines contrary national laws make proposal acceptable nations help assure passage through plenary session voting agreed two-engine planes should limited 15cc total two 45 cu three engine planes limited 20cc total three 40 cu four 30 cu surprise proposal accepted comment ClAM previously opposed dis placement greater 10cc second proposal US request approve Standoff Scale rules ficial inclusion world championships competition addition current Scale rules subcommittee discussion agreed Standoff popular na tions except US member felt include Standoff would eventually bring about end FAI Precision Scale Dr Laird vote 8 1 rejection proJackson posal point became evident necessary US have pre sent subcommittee meeting vote acceptance surprising turn events plenary session vote contrary subcommittee recommendations vote went acceptance Standoff Scale world championships event provisional Standoff Scale rules will now come official after two years provided rules now written used Presently FAI Standoff rules specify static scoring flight scoring carry equal weight toward final score Switzer land proposed changed 1/3 static 2/3 flying ratio con cerned about effect would have choice plans competition would favor low wing pattern types able enlist support French German Bob Wischer April 1979 89 FAI RC & CL STANDOFF SCALE RULES OfficialAdopted December 1978 Object promote event flying scale model aircraft static judging sim ple does require detailed expert appraisal model flight program judging ma neuvers/demonstrations same FAI CL RC Scale static judging Kfactors adapted fit flight pro gram produce 5050 balance tween flight static Except 194 documentation 110 static judging FAI CL RC Scale rules apply well following rules Model Requirements Any model resembling particular heavier-than-air man-carrying air craft eligible compete provided accordance General Regulations Model Airplanes Part Sporting Code FAI Builder-Flyer competitor must builder model must pilot Proof Scale prove model re sembles particular prototype some docu mentation required Minimum documentation shall consist published three-view drawing silhouette together maximum three photo graphs prototype selection photos showing aircraft front-view side-view plan-view can re place three-view drawing silhouette oldtimer aircraft no drawings may exist Minimum span three-view documen tation shall 100 mm 394 scoring under color markings color scheme must proved color print photo printed description Profile similar publication ideal proof both outline color scheme no proof scale mater ial accompanies model craftsman ship flight points may awarded Static Judging Static judging shall done minimum distance 3 m 984 ft model Details visible flight dum engines hidden cowlings cockpit inter iors fine surface details consid ered scoring model No measurements taken Static scoring Fidelity scale accuracy outlines General impressionK30 CraftsmanshipK1 5 Color MarkingsK20 Max Total65 Bonus Points Up 50 points bonus may awarded contestant model entered own construction design As proof contestant should include construction drawings scale presentation Final Scoring An unfinished piece business December 1978 CIA M meeting positive determination whether Final Scoring system would per 1976 FAI CL RC Scale rules would sim ply add static flight points per rules effect time FAI Standoff Scale rules originally adopted provi sional whether current rules should apply provide complexity bonus ac cording type aircraft chairman FA Scale Subcommittee pro cess resolving matter present indi cations resolution likely favor complexity bonus applied flight score Judges Guide judges must examine models closer distance 3 meters prior dur ing static judging rule governing Procedure model should presented judges handler could contestant position should marked ground three meter distance line roped off area judges handle should turn model positions requested judges order able compare model drawings photos Tips judges Main requirement Does look like real plane compared photo/drawing 3m distance Judges should confer prior judging review range models presented agree standards used doubts exist benefit should given model er No cockpit detail should considered Proof Scale Minimum documentation shall consist three-view drawing 100 mm minimum span maximum three photos prototype 50 point bonus points contestants own constructional design maximum figure proportion ately less may awarded reworking partial reworking existing design contestant must sign declaration did construction plan personally appealing bonus points Static judging values 0-10 points fidelity scale workmanship Fidelity scale close does model resemble prototype Workmanship has modeler treat ed model use materials Also complexity model subject should considered simple complicated prototype detail see lists below RatingFidelity ScaleWorkmanship SuperiorLooks exactly likeSuperior 9-10the photocraftsman ship com plex subject ExcellentMinor discrep-High degree 7-8ancies hardlyof craftsmannoticeablemanship GoodChanges made Definite at5-6 not detract tempt hide overall effect model re quirements FairSome obvious de-Workmanship 3-4viations anddetracts changesmodel some way PoorGross exaggera-Bad work0-2tions devia-manship tions scale Scale/Wischer Cont English Canadian Mexican committee members defeat proposed rule change committee member asked wheth er Free Flight Scale Control Line Scale being flown countries US England indicated activity Free Flight US Control Line No action taken either events noted Control Line Scale will flown 1980 World Championships Ottawa Canada reinstate provisional Free Flight Scale rules will require proposal placed agenda 1979 plenary session FAI ClAM RC AEROBATICS annual FAI meeting can full sur prises Thats its important US have live on-the-spot representation something unusual develops itoften does no substitute being pre sent views As far RC Aerobatics concerned few surprises year action taken following agenda items 1Noisa have discussions past two three years about best way measure noise level models subcommittee recommended noise rule changed read 136 dB measured two meters would allow easy mea surement made flight line hav ing two-meter rod fastened measuring instrument proposal withdrawn af ter discussion since generally felt kind measurement would unreli able So noise rule remains basically same weve past two years 2 Wing Loading proposal atRon Chidgey tempt reimpose wing loading rule 75 gr/dm2 referred subcommittee time will forgotten air planes get appreciably smaller faster proposal may gain support next year 3 Number Flights Counting Schedule & B proposed best three out four flights count two Schedule two Schedule B defeated rules remain same passed last year ie best flight will added best flight B determine flies finals Schedule C will allow contestant throw-away under set judges providing separate set judges used B anticipated will take care problem wide variations between sets judges 4 Recommended Pattern Smaller Con tests subcommittee recommended addition following statement annex Sporting Code smaller contests use Schedule C recommend ed done because some meet spon sors reluctant run complicat ed three-schedule format discovered another important reason being opportunity get volved early discussion future rules changes People generally flexible 90 Model Aviation early discussions before eventually become polarized aerobatic rules couldnt changed 1979 rules cat egory frozen year before World Championships except reasons safety clarification informal discussions held necessary desirable changes 1981 heard itsaid manytimesthattheA B patterns need little tougher order properly sort out top contenders move finals Also felt some maneuver descriptions still need clarified items will surely taken care next year along unfinished busi ness noise wing loading rules anyone has ideas concerning prob lems please get touch FAI ClAM RC SOARING Last year remember four-year freeze imposed new rules modified include annex allowed certain rules part annex rules could changed two years Basic ally RC Soaring rules included annex pertain tasks fly launching systems methods launch However further stipulation states no rules changes may made year before world championships above mind coupled fact Belgium hosting World Cham pionships 1979 seemed rather futile submit proposalsunless dealt safety November 30 some 70 delegates observers 30 countries met what largest gathering history ClAM plenary meeting broken down several subcommittee technical meetings attempts resolve differences might have cleared up during previous year RC technical committee meetings Before RC committee met 13 interest ed parties 11 countries met discuss RC sailplane proposals Seven persons attendance members members repre sentatives sailplane subcommittee meeting proved fruitful showed sailplane people well-prepared later RC technical meeting However smooth earlier soaring meeting Fathom can youll appreciate some efforts AMA rules became official last ClAMi 977still have printed means some countries still dont have copies rules US have using year! Problems French printer reasons given will early 1979 before official guide out US copies rules based minutes 1977 meetingsince early 1978 able hold complete team selection program have won der Whos first whats second Although earlier mentioned restric tions well known certain proposals made because 1 Some countries didnt have results 1977 2 felt impor tance certain changes should stressed now though would rejected cause next years world championships clause general some wording changed reasons clarification existing rules thus plugging up some holes Some minor changes also made regard safety No changes could made re gard launching line rubber lengths Nordic rules proposals defeated soundly though accepted subcom mittee rules have use success fully 21A years Denmark Norway Sweden Finland basically have same general F3B rules combine tasks B C four-lap cross-wind task still feel soaring can establish set criteria three-task conceptdura tion distance speedand allow organ izers design tasks would make life simpler concerned Some committee members school says t should crossed i dotted avoid protests misunderstandings others feel rules room protests agree latter Dan Pruss side benefit meetings time spent rule book put aside shop talk done over beer oc casion group included Fridolin Fritzone third Austrian team swept continent F3B past summer Mr Fritz samples wing showed construction techniques work highest calibre discussed freely including attempts eventual world speed record Believe have act together influence can already seen other European com petitors copying lines Austrian bird Belgium World Championships will interesting July FAI ClAM RC HEUCOPTERS years Paris trip has best yet establishing contacts learning about good bad points FAI RC Helicopter contest rules Don Chapman RC Helicopter Committee Chairman learned last minute couldnt go went place As wandering about down bar FAI HeadquartersdrinkingaCoke man England saw identification badge reading RC Helicopter Subcommittee introduced himself Pat DuBock British representative RC Helicopters off learned about European helicopter activity him two hours learned year home Pat got together Warren Hitch cox Canada before first technical meeting discuss Belgian proposed changes additions helicopter rules Pat pointed out interna tional helicopter competitions Europe use FAI rules Since world championship events competi tors experts Therefore need simple maneuvers such 180 degree stall turn single pirouette encourage less experienced fliers com pete Pat also explained new Belgian pro posed maneuver called Shovel Now theres steady scale type helicop ters Roughly speaking helicopter de scends steeply nose toward pilot point five meters front him slides left corner maneuver square spot turns 90 degrees left performs half nosein hovering circle around pilot spot turns 90 degrees left slides left point ar rival does half pirouette climbs steeply away desired whole maneuver can done right instead flight path fol lows outline shovel its handle Pat also pointed out hazard horizon tal figure eight pilot liable get clobbered own helicopter during right turn part maneuver will corrected next printing provi sional rules book talked several delegates regard ing qualifications level interest countrys member RC Helicopter Subcommittee found well qualified active Three prospective new committeemen Germany Nether lands England identified Since Don Chapman re-elected RC Helicopter Chair man names will valuable him Incidentally Pat DuBock also nomi nated position came within two votes being elected AMA sent proxy Don thus assuring dele gates US lying down job Pat would surely have elected would have lost time getting new com mittee established lost continuity previous years matters brought before technical committee shortening helicopter speed record course about third present 200 meters told Hubert Bitners comments about flying dot habit sight made turns ends course mem bers very receptive idea Belgian delegate proposed compromise half distance 100 meters 50 meter entry corridors change unfortunately cannot made until next Sporting Code John E printed 1983 Just after meeting Burkam learned new helicopter speed record 68571 km/hr 426 mph set November 1978 Mr Nepereny Czech oslovakia Judging friendships formed re newed between representatives counterparts both East West European countries have no need worry about image FAI/CIAM some thing could accomplished no other way being person FAI ClAM RC ELECTRICS Joe Beshar first experience attending FAI ClAM meeting held Paris November 30 December 1 1978 clearly substantiates value international aeromodeling meetings opportunity countries communicate coordinate propogates un derstanding invaluable essential encourages good fellowship growth principles ideas amongst ternational community aeromodeling re suiting overall progress state art knowledge gains US model aviation enthusiasts through AMA As parallel consider effective United Nations Aeromodeling dedi cation starts will consistent common interest aeromodeling April 1979 91 RC Electrics/Beshar Cont should recognized international cooperation must world defini tion rules competition world records can documented disciplined manner regardless world politics racial back ground Judging comments made various delegates image AMA has developed behalf United States must commended recognized great diplomacy has practiced accomplish goal During committee meetings came realize European countries have ad vanced considerably further US electric powered aeromodeling being practiced greater enthusiasm great er activity resulting advancing state thz art progress evident flying RC Soaring Pattern Pylon events competitively thereby encouraging im provements electromotive components suppliers Switzerland have published model magazine entirely electro motive modeling Modell Flugsport issues 3/76 through 3/78 available Emil Ch Giezendanner Postfach 8335 Hittnau Switzerland FAI ClAM SPACE MODELS Howard R Kuhn meeting ClAM Paris unlike NATO meetings have tended Paris past some cases national policy would override common sense particular field space model ing found complete misunderstanding majority western nations including US delegation role space modeling international aeromodeling sport As former competing aeromodeler am familiar aspects of internation FAI RC SLOPE SOARING RULES Provisional Approved December 1978 1 Definition contest speed event radio controlled slope gliders minimum 4 rounds must flown organizer shall run rounds conditions time permit up maximum 10 rounds 2 Characteristics Radio Controlled Slope Gliders Maximum surface area St 150 din2 Maximum flying mass 5 kg Loading St between 12 75 g/d m radio shall able operate simul taneously other equipment nor mally used spacing allocated RC bands ie 35 Mhz 10 Khz competitor may use two models contest competitor may combine parts models between rounds provided resulting model used flight conforms rules parts have checked before start contest Addition ballast must located ternally model and/or change angles setting allowed Variation geometry area allowed actuated distance radio control 3 Competitor Helpers competitor pilot must operate radio equipment per sonally pilot permitted helper helper assist advise pi lot until model passing Base first time after timed flight com pleted 4 Definition Attempt tempt model has left hands pilot helper 5 Number Attempts pilot has attempt flight An attempt can re peated launching attempt impeded hind ered aborted circumstances beyond con trol pilot duly witnessed offi cial judges b model collides another model flight other impediment pilot blame account c flight judged fault judges 6 Cancellation Flight flight official attempt carried out whateyer re sult obtained flight official gets zero score pilot used model conforming FAI rules b model loses part airborne c helper advised pilot during timed flight d model controlled anyone other pilot e flight carried through f model lands outside assigned landing area g model launched within 1 min ute moment starting order given 7 Organization Starts flights performed round round starting order settled draw accordance radio frequencies used pilot entitled 3 minutes prep aration time moment called ready box After 3 minutes has elapsed starter may give order start After starter has given order start pilot helper launch model within min ute pilot helper launch model hand starting area indicat ed organizer time launch moment model enters speed course must exceed 20 seconds model has entered speed course ie first crossing Base di rection Base B within 20 seconds flight time will commence moment 20 seconds expire model has entered speed course within 20 seconds announced judges 8 Flying Task flying task fly 1000 meters closed speed course mm 75 meters max 100 shortest possible time moment model first crosses Base direction Base B organizers shall possible try ob tain speed course 100 meters 9 Speed Course speed course laid out along edge slope marked both ends 2 clearly visible flags organizer must ensure two turning planes mutually parallel perpendicu lar main direction slope Depending circumstances two planes marked respectively Base Base B Base official starting plane Base Base B official announces passing model ie center gravity sound signal model flying out speed course Furthermore case Base signal announces first time model crossing Base direc tion Base B 1OJudging flights judged two judges have same competitors judges task control flights performed according rules timekeepers ensure right distance flown 11 Scoring result flight stated time seconds tenths seconds obtained pilot purpose calculating result round com petitors result converted way 1000 x P1/PW P1 competitors result PW best result round 12 Classif ication sum competitors round scores will determine position final classification lowest round score competitor will discarded others added obtain final score will determine position final classi ficatio n avoid ties classification concern ing five best scores classification rounds' flown until ties broken possible result discarded round will determine competitors position final classification 13 Organization Contest competi tion must held site suitable slope soaring marking starting landing areas turning planes organizer must take account config uration terrain wind direction 14Changes Any changes flight landing areas may made between flight rounds 15lnterruption round progress must temporarily interrupted wind force unintermittently low 3 in/sec 25 in/sec b direction wind unintermit tently deviates 45 degrees line perpendicular main direction speed course round progress cancelled i interruption lasts 30 min utes ii fewer 50% competitors have able perform task caused mar ginal conditions Without condition un intermittently ie 20 seconds have met thus automatically caused reflights 92 Model Aviation al events told space modeling playing toy rockets tantamount telling RC Scale modeler play ing large toy airplanes dispel feeling toward space modeling began ac tive campaign discussing various aspects space modeling hobby delegates showing pictures 1978 Space Model World Championships held Jambol Bulgaria able generate con siderable interest events personal contact necessary working interna tionally least acquainted dele gates another aeromodeling sport primary purpose attending ClAM meeting insure US proposal 1980 Space Model World Championships held Lakehurst New Jersey September 1980 ap proved meeting November 1978 space modeling majority about 80% nations attending actively entered world championships Eastern European nations have active space modeling programs means special long range planning long time frame required insure minimum par ticipation five nations required consti tute world championships US Canada have active space modeling programs organizations western nations necessary therefore get ap proval US proposal time proper foundation laid US pro posal 1978 championships held Bul garia US team announced US intent host 1980 champion ships during campaigning Bulgaria personal contacts discussions held various members team managers about feasibility US proposal reaction excellent proposal placed ClAM agenda approval approved spacemodels subcommit tee forwarded ClAM approved questions astounded large number very knowledgeable aeromodelers did know about space modeling Space mod eling logical extension aeromodeling powered flight gliding Because lack information western nations about space modeling sport completely dominated Eastern European bloc essential US continue send ex perienced representative meetings leader western interests would dis astrous activity have ClAM ever de-emphasize existence space model ing another international aeromodeling sport Recommendations 1 That US continue send know ledgeable space modeling representative sport continue international aero modeling sport 2 That program initiated inform nations through ClAM various aspects space modeling sport another aeromodeling hobby could take form display models briefings demon strations showing slides movies photo graphs during meetings after meetings set-ups outside meeting room viewed during breaks FLY SAFELY FAI ClAM OBSERVER Bryant Thompson Rantoul IL As observer paid own way Paris nothing say nor did have pay particular attention details pro cedures could spend time watching impressed warmth greetings friendship delegates sembled prior opening initial meeting Individuals seemed flow small group another renewing friendships some cases meeting newcomers Mem bers US delegation seemed first order business nomi nation officers next year Mr Clemens Johnny nominated four top positions ClAM impressed John Worth unanimously nominated secretary clincher privilaged attend ClAM meet ing eight years ago 1970 Since time position US delegation has risen acceptance leadership sat three subcommittee meetings two chaired members US delega tion three Americans present group no doubt got proposals presented expert field Which beats having Pattern proposal explained Helicopter expert evening delegates broke up smaller groups dinner Although time meant social heard lot discussion would best chairman subcommittee rule should should changed second day ClAM met observer sure hard stay awake saw delegates head nodding listening subcommittee chairman pre sent proposals recommendations watching delegates vote pattern came very apparent pattern first delegate votes feelssometimes subcommittee recommended some times against recommendation dele gate voted against proposal US instigated convinced during subcommittee meeting needed nor best interest FAI competition Second delegates didnt vote along party lines US voted some Russian pro posals Russians voted some US proposals think Czechs voted against both recap major impressions 1 Having US participant sub committee meeting provides US delega tion expertise field people ad vise delegate may vote complete knowledge business hand 2 Friendships formed over time allow exchange ideas opinions really effective representative should re main part delegation long pos sible maintain continuity 3 country has vote ap peared vote modeler politician DIRECTORY CONTEST COORDINATORS I Paul L Penney 8 Charlotte Andoner MA 01810 II R Sobrino 87-26 88th St. Woodhanen Owens NY 11421 RC Richard Smith 300 Steko Am. Rochester NY 14818 RC Lawrence Lundy 248 Ontario St. Lockport NY 14094 III Ken Reber RD 1 Nazareth PA 18064 lEast M Waisenbach 4568W 146th St. Cleseland OH 44135 West Iv Warren Sanders Jr 9735 52nd Am. Collage Pk. MD 20741 RC Ed Fitzwater 474 Tudor Dr. Crownsnille MD 21032 V RC Citarlene Fields 818 Main St. SW New Ellington SC 29809 RC Soaring Donna Dais 7409 Atwood Dr. Hwtsndle AL 35802 FF Wallace Johnson 4112 Whita Aos Rd Montgomery AL VI Jim Thomerson 1317 Eileen CoIlInssiIIe IL 62234 RC Ralph White Jr R R 1 Boa 324 Neoga IL 62447 VII John Esert 421 Walnut In, Apple Valley MN 55124 West Wes Slack 12851 Payton Detroit Ml 48224 lEast VIII John Deacon SOB Commerce St. Fort WorthTX 78102 RC Robert J TalIey31 12 Lawrence Am. NederlandTX 77627 IX Bill Bieda 411 Barker Building Omaha NE 68102 RC George Hunter 69625 Lamar St. Littleton CD 80123 X Myrtle Coad Rt Boa 18 Lower Lake CA 98467 INorthI Lee Polansky 258 Irs Am Goleta CA 93017 South Frank Gowns 2241 Noah St Honolulu HI 96816 HI meets XI Don Dodd 3406 Beluidere Am SW Seattle WA 98126 RC Don Miller 24715 Ssenmit-Landsburg Ramnsdale WA 98051 RC Pylon & Soaring RC Pattern other RC CL RC except Soaring Bold Face Belom Indicates Chairman Contest Board 36106 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Struck RFD2 Hamburg Old LymeCT06371 II Bradley Bane 80 Lake Am Lyndonnilla NY 14098 Ill Rudy Klsiber 2021 Lakeland Am Lakawood OH 44107 lv Joe Boyle Jr. 219 Slsenandoalt Rd. Hampton VA 23361 V Bonny Jenkins 31125 Raines Rd. Memphis TN 38118 VI Chris Matuano 8878 Giegee St Johe MO 63114 VII Phil Klintworth Jr 715 Rutgers Rd. Rochester MI 48063 VIII Mark Valerius 2302 Pomeran Dr Houston TX 77058 IX Jerald Murphy 2432 Astron Dr. Colorado Springs CO 80906 X Joe Norcross 215W Santa Ana No21 IA Clovis CA 93812 Xl Ernie Line 16588-121st Am. SE RentonWA 98055 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I Geotge Higgins P0 Boa 482 North Pembroke MA 02358 II Bill Boss 7706 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 III Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St Dasids PA 19087 IV Ron McNally 6118 Barda Ave. Springfield VA 22152 V Dane Hemstraught PO Boa 171 Moncks Corner SC 29461 VI Bob Burnt 5248W School Chicago IL 80641 VII James Sinton 4941 Wisconsin Am N New Hope MN 55428 VIII Wilham R Lee 3522 Tawerisk Ls Missouri CtyTX 77459 IX Michael Tallwan 3014 Eoclange Wichita KS 67217 X Pete Brandt 315S Maria Ave Redondo Beach CA 90277 XI Dan Rutherford 4705 237th P1 SE. Bothell WA 98011 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARD Ed luo 483 Fiske St. Holliston MA 01746 II Joe Friend 62 Joysan Test. Freehold NJ 07728 III Dane Brown 8534 Huddleston Cincinnati OH 48236 IV Fred M Gregg 12709 Richmond St. Chester VA 23831 V 1 Davis Jr 1813S Lakeshore Dr. Birmingham AL 35216 VI Mike Mueller 1531 RenemCirSdsaumburg 1L60193 VII Peter Waters 31219 Kendall Lisonia MI 48154 VIII Win C Thomas 331 SE Rockinood Bartlessille OK 74003 IX Loran Tregellas 3003 S Ewrntt Wichita KS 67217 X Bill Northrop Jr 621 W 19th St. Costa Mesa CA 92627 XI Ralph Brooke 3431 5 194th Seattle WA 98188 SCALE CONTEST BOARD Richard Shonnan 408 River Rd Temksbury MA 01876 II Robert Clemens 95 Sltoreway Dr. Rochester NY 14612 Ill Edward Wissat 1521 Summit St. McKeesport PA 15130 IV Bob Karlsso 2843 Marsh Rd. Wilmington 05 19810 V David Plart 6940 NW 15th Ft Lauderdale FL 33313 VI Bob underwood4l09Concurd Oaks Dr St Lous M063128 VII Claude McCullough Boa 40 Montezuma IA 50171 VIII William H twin 922 SsaOown Lane DasotoTX 75115 IX Dean Copeand 7817 Seward St. Omara NE 68114 X Frank Capan 281 Canrino Se las Flores Encinitas CA 92024 XI Earle Mourlsead 275 S View F S. Salem OR 97302 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tupelo Napereille IL 80540 April 1979 93 X SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX 0 a. Competition News will present time time constructive thought-provoking ideas team exception present criticisms AMA rules end policies affect competitors issue has two sides CN Indoor World Champion Indoor flying like 0 O will endeavor print viewpoints have submittedwithin limits available shooting crap unloaded dice X Ci space uniqueness constructiveness timeliness good taste Determination appropri- hot rolling make point ness publication of matters must necessity rest solely publisher o ghts presented author should necessarily construed asWhen dice come back next roll0 AMA HO AMA officers publisher should note publication hare cold ice dice 4 rules-change policy-change idea does necessarily mean specific proposal has Points incentive fly long- W O presented Contest Board Executive Council appropriate committee such action er attaining 50 minutes Class D 0 Ci responsibility author anyone else interested obtaining official action model past year done X promise fraction point Cf past two World Championships INDOOR TEAM PROGRAM POINTS PRO AND CON contests fOers other countries selected 0Among Indoor fliers interested gaining berth team represent USwithout points have both times trounced two o out three team members moti- d Championships has division two principal groups 1 favoring avation win incentive program involving multiple regional contests andanational team finals points being earned year system two-year rat race0 reglonals carried forward combined points earned finals 2instead year Any modeler keen 0those favoring national team finals best two-flight total determining teamdesire win will intense building fly4 omembers same manner World Champion decideding year order beat competition0 x ause charges have rampant two camps would listen give due con-It interferes team members prepara Xsideration others point view Soapboxis providing opportunity leaders bothtion WICas must also compete forCA 0 Osides present cases debate style representative camp first developed aa place next team also interferes a.presentation pont yew presentations exchanged whichwith team hopeful fliers enjoyment ofU 4flowed rebuttalsother Indoor classes must compete03 O0 other FAI fliers During non-contest fly-X PRORay HarlanIUNManny Radoffing sessions jeopardizes serious FAI team Ohopefuls possible collision 0 1974 after 12 years w thout USIf man s th nk ng s valid pro- likes Penny Plane dicel -g 4team win committee formed thecess must guided logic old ad-Any worthy program should strive pro- 03 Osingular Objective designing program toage truism Indoor times cannot beduce winning teams Times have overwhelm- 0 x develop strongest team US couldcompared different sites Points whichingly Must have maximum participation X field werent trying make three World simply directly derived times Times have Under point systems have lost 0 Champions just pick three high-placing flierswithout fudge factor also cannot com-56% former participants just two trials 0.who could counted make respec-pared other Thus point comparisonIt must nurture newcomers Obviously points 403 Otable showing under extreme pressure offor national position standing invaliddid too restrictive discourag-0 CAWorld Championship competition ittee introduce onesingX X consistency key Last yearconsciousness idea presumptious ons times selection sys-CA oDieter Siebenmann Switzerland told heassertion idea derived realitytam simply stated 1 fliers cannot0 began flying indoors thinking needed onlynot subject rational examination vail-bring points World Championships 2 4 two good flights out six quickly learned dated process reason such idea final should same ultimate test 03 0 O he needed six good ones get two winners should notbeallowedtostayandbesanctified perform necessary 3 points x CA Indoors inherently consistent sport be- undercuts rest ones convictions invalid 14 times maximize participation Ci Ocause flying constraints vagaries ofkills rest ones capacity certain ofo weather rubber Inattention smallanything monoply access enabled -u details fosters inconsistency takes lot ofcommittee alter convictions f Ii-REBUTTALBy Ray HarlanW O practice repeatable Contest pressure ers resultant yes votes fulfilled self- 0 es proficiency righteous committee Successful wants second X X The point system developed attack &@ll Since 1961 US Indoor FAI can first lndoorsitesthe US is problem several distinctly important Teams have Placed first two times never could dominate world competition have 0 ways first time ever performance less second exception In- far fliers other country -g 4from contests other finals counteddoor teams have successful ofneed lot contest savvy03 0 directly towards competitors total scoreall US free flight teams ever no matter what ors need big gamble f Ii-0 attempted eliminate lucky win atselection system used no excuse toers work hard enough overcome NoX finals may have no long-term per-employ invalid point programlother worldwide sport entertains little formance support system combined ts cited method selectingpractice Indoor flying seems a scores regional contests onlythe consistent fliers thirdgreat burden attend couple contests 03 0equitable manner proportion con-ranked man points below 1976year0 CAtests best performance times used di-teammates outfiew wide mar- mond has consistent yearX Xrectly flying anything highest cell-gin won WIC himself pulledbecause willing make sacrificeCA 0ings would futileup other two 8th 9th bootlat least 1400 miles contest hone his0 system encouraged flying dif-strape also give us first place team Othercompetitive skills has learned make 4ferent sites help flier better understandconsistent inconsistencies thismodels perform under conditions has03 O0 CAhis model-power combination crucialWorld Champion 1976 teammate couldheld up contest pressure aspect World Championships training make 1978 team year again dedication point system CA program very demanding having fairly won WIC second man 16th hopes foster cant encouraged o short intervals between contests lot re-and third man 30th 1976 W/Cprogram chooses team just ilding occupied intervals thiswas eligible rules flew 1978two flights Mr Radoff small band 0 added experience forcing fliers im- placing 2nd though could make followers unwilling make effort 0 CA prove weaknesses overcome incon____________________________________________________________[v32][b1994255915600]]X Xsistencies pay careful attention theCA O0 little details spell difference betweenLack consistency under contest pressure winning World Championships a.success failureclearly key defeat British 403 0The effort paid off 1976 US placed fifth ninth eleventh REBUTTALBy Manny Radoff0 CAwon both Team Individual Champion- showed uniformity needed take theX x ships flying under poor conditions team prize away US its singu- Explain downgrade 78 team CA Ogood fortune did repeat itself year lar stellar performanceDomina won Nats Indoor FAI Stick four out0 The program watered down ac- summary point system designed last five years 77 Hulbert voted -g 4 commodate some complainers hard work encourage enhance competitive Most Improved Indoor Flier Richmond 03 0 The finals weighting increased saws qualities requisite champion team pro- won W/C 0 CA rainout second day team chosen vides solid foundation such say Indoors inherently incon Xin five flights rather six oneteams can built Adopting program whichsistent sport because flying constraints 0flight over 35 fifth resultingpicks team two-flight total isthe vagaries weather rubber 0 a.team able retain world titleridiculously risky nation seriously bentdicel 40 0 CA SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX X 94 Model Aviation
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COM PETI TWftI NE WSLETTEREW ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS FEW CHANGES TO 1919 NATS Scheduled Lincoln Nebraska July 29 through August 5 1979 National Model Airplane Championships will essentially same 1978 except 1 The main Site Control Line events RC Pattern Pylon Scale will active municipal airport will have nor mal full-scale airline military general avi ation activities going during contest operation will much like 77 Nats Riverside CA Nats used large concrete aircraft parking ramp parallel main runway Lincoln Nats ever will have separation between mod el full-scale flying utilizing former Strategic Air Command property adjacent municipal airfield operation 2 The Free Flight site will include FF Scale events will much further away usual former missile base near Mead NE about 40-minute drive northwest Lincoln use motorbikes model retrieval will permitted site large direction prevailing wind corn sides crosswind dimension about half mile over mile length terrain somewhat rolling patches scrub brush rough grass large con centration trees 3 The auxiliary RC site used RC Helicopter Soaring events city prop erty about seven miles east Lincoln Airport next high school site has short mowed grass maintained Park Depart ment top low hill large enough permit changing sailplane launch direction necessary ample parking 4 The Indoor site downtown Pershing Auditorium within mile Nats dorms about three miles Lincoln Airport ceiling smooth gentle arc about 51 feet high floor space clean smooth about 90 x l84feet Typical stadium seat ing surrounds floor space three sides stage fourth side inside building dimensions above seats about 192 x 232 feet Note This year Indoor schedule will reversed microfilm models being flown July 30 instead Sunday means Hand Launched Gliders Scale Easy B Pennyplane will flown Sunday July 29 5 Other Details a Entry Fees remain same 78 $5 Juniors $10 Seniors $20 Open plus event fees late entry feefor Opens onlyhas increased $50l will fore save mare ever before enter advance mail before July 2 Note basic 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW entry fees event fees refundable no-shows b Trophies will awarded proportion event entries minimum three per event five events least 10 contestants plus trophy additional 10 entries above first 10 three trophies best Juniors Seniors events combined age groups irs Srs win regular event trophies Exception RC Pylon Pattern will have 10 trophies per event Quarter Midget Formula Pattern Novice Advanced Expert Masters Note top three Juniors Seniors Pattern Pylon events will also receive trophies top 10 c Entry Forms will available approxi mately end March sure receiv ing send business size envelope No 10 self-addressed 1 Sc stamp affixed AMA HQ 815 Fifteenth Street NW Wash ington DC 20005 Write Nats front lower left corner d Dorms per night cost will $950 per person two per room $13 single high er has typical some nearby econo motels available about same slightly higher rates Motel 6 Days Inn Reg ular motels Holiday Inn Ramada Inn etc have normal rates about $5 $10 higher Dorms have telephones room individ ual room controlled air conditioning basic linens sheets pillow cases Ample parking Meals available university FLASHI Nats changes approved AMA Executive Council during its January 27 meet ing St Louis Electric Power Free Flight event per AMA rule book has added official schedule Saturday August 4 Control Line Speed Events have re arranged provide four-day schedule follows Monday Formula 40 FAI Class Tuesday AA AA Proto Wed nes day B C Thursday D Jet Plan Early 1979 Nats July 29August 5 Lincoln Nebraska NATS SITE LOCATiON thought/n general way location 1979 National Contest Lincoln Nebraska centrally located AMA member Bill Skelton Warrenton OR looked up gave us some actual figures letter follows pleased see siting com mittee chosen place centrally locat ed Lincoln NE 79 Nats can WASHINGTON DC 20005 hope will give big boost tendance will promote expand interest model aviation Just heck got out handy-dandy U-Haul dial-amile chart selected four cities West Coast four East Coast checking mileage am sending might possibly interest Seattle WA 1648 miles Portland OR 1664 miles San Francisco CA 1664 miles Los Angeles CA 1666 miles Portland ME 1592 miles New York NY 1372 miles Richmond VA 1259 miles Mi ami FL 1740 miles Congratulations Well Done due committee sponsoring group NATS UNOFFICIAL EVENTS Any person group intending hold unofficial event connection years National Contest Lincoln NE July 29-August 5 requested supply details AMA HQ soon possible information needed order 1 determine likely interference proposed un official event official events 2 aid publicizing unofficial event Information should submitted includes date event name event sponsoring organization name address Contest Director special rules event rule book event space require ments event type prizes entry fee applicable Furthermore statement should provided likely effect unof ficial event official events being run concurrently Nats unofficial events must non-in terfering nature official Nats events person group organizing un official event must assume responsibility respects no Nats equipment person nel can provided Unofficial Events Already Planning Terry Rimert Unofficial Events Coordinator National Free Flight So ciety indicates NFFS planning hold coordinate holding follow ing unofficial Nats events Indoor Manhat tan Cabin Indoor Rubber Helicopter Orni thopter AutogiroOutdoor Rubber Speed Outdoor Rubber Helicopter Ornithopter Autogiro FF Electric Power FF Cargo FF P P-30 Rubber Embryo Endurance also ex pects vill unofficial events Old-Timer Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Specific dates events will announced later Note Subsequent avove information FE Liectric Power made official event 1979 Nationals 86 Model Aviation DECEMBER 1 1918 FAI ANNUAL MEETING pages last month told highlights meeting especially pertaining World Championships scheduling election of ficers Federation Aeronautique Inter nationale FAI Committee International Aero Modeling ClAM report details changes FAI competition rules enacted FAI Sporting Code issued just once four years however material changes official book rules cannot enacted until 1983 current 1979 edi tion soon available other hand clarification changes safety changes rules part official book such annex official rules also provisional rules can enacted immediate effect ClAM actions thus grouped according immediate effect effective 1983 EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY FREE FLIGHT Outdoor Gliders Although no action taken meet ing problems noted present linecrossing rules 25 sq din pennant being attached secondary cable sometimes being released before main launch cable points expected FA Bureau officers will issue clarification 1979 Free Flight World Championships meets late March early April Indoor Definition Official Flight Clarify adding italicized words Only flights 60 seconds will considered official flight may terminated physical means within first 60 seconds flight less 60 seconds.. Steering Model Clarified details pro cedure approved follows Add following preface Steering must used avert collision structure building its contents other models Movements model must primarily horizontal plane minimize altitude changes timekeepers opinion models altitude change approaching over one-half meter meter 25 ters altitude whichever larger will warn competitor Continued disregard timekeepers warning will result term inated flight b Add following definition condi tions substitution physically handi capped competitor must arrange substi tute contest officials case poor sight medical doctors affadavit certifying competitors corrected vision no less 20/40 better eye must submit ted permit substitute steerer c Add following clarify re start fouled flight competitor has two minutes following termination fouled flight decide whether restart chooses restart must before next official flight Timing Clarify adding italicized words l comes contact part building its contents other floor translational move ment ceases timekeepers shall continue time flight 10 seconds Should model remain contact build ing contents after 10 seconds timing will cease. RADIO CONTROL Aerobatics Placement Judges Alternate Flight Path Approved recommendations World Championships organizers judges during preliminary rounds will placed po sition three front two hind judge two meters apart dur ing final five judges two rows two met ers apart both cases rearward judges observe through spaces between forward judges judges shall directed discuss maneuvers during flight organizer shall provide alternative flight path 90 degrees preferred flight path used discretion Contest Manager Jury Simple Schedule Approved adding Annex smaller contests use Schedule C flyoff sched ule recommended Thermal Soaring Competitor Helpers Clarify adding italicized words - must make signaling forward Base pilot during flight. Definition Attempt Official Flight Clarify 1 6b substituting itali cized word task First Round Tasks Clarify adding italicized words 21 st round flown shall consist Tasks C Duration Speed discretion organizer either task may flown first scheduled round Any single round Launching Clarify changing last sentence 22ba/3 following means must provided prevent un reeling line during launch Task BDistance Clarify changing 24d following Before beginning working time model must pre sented identification Base After start ing working time model can re leased anywhere field provided happens outside course pilot must stay Base until task completed Task CSpeed Clarify changing 25e following After beginning working time model can released field pilot must remain Base until task completed OHIO FOR RC MASTERS Finalists current RC Aerobatics Team Selection Program have selected Celina OH June 23-24 1979 RC Masters Team Selection Finals vote 31 Ohio site vs 11 Pueblo CO Ohio site proposed Cincinnati Aero modelers Colorado site jointly Pueblo Sky Corral Club Pikes Peak RC Club US team three competitors will selected RC Masters 1979 RC Aerobatics World Championships slated held South Africa Clarify 25g adding italicized words Models have completed task flying course within 4 min utes Slope Soaring complete new set provisional rules approved printed separately issue Pylon Racing change method scoring provisional rules approved fol lows flight model shall timed stopwatch Timing shall commence starting signal given indi vidual model finish model cros ses finishing line competitors time seconds de ducted 200 becomes score round lap counted due pylon cut sideline overflight addition al lap will flown However com petitors time seconds will adjusted up wards 10% before deduction 200 winner contestant ac cumulates points after conclu sion heats Note copy provisional FAI Py lon Racing rules may upon request AMA HQ please include pre-addressed stamped business-size return envelope E lectro-Powered Models Electro-Motorgliders new Schedule Maneuvers provisional-rule models approved follows note full provisional RC Electro-Powered Models rules printed March 1978 issue page 80 two imaginary vertical planes distance 100 meters planes de termine turnlines named Base Base B Base line models launched prolonginent Base stands imaginary gate consisting two poles 3 meters high separated distance 20 meters competitor organizer pro vides flagman Base B two timekeep ers Base Models launched hand time keeping starts model leaves hand competitor helper Before start ing flight competitor has show timekeeper controls motor switching transmitter off eventu ally inverted etc first task 200 seconds al lowed total time pilot can decide himself switch off motor motor off model has fly great est possible number 100-meter laps tween Base Base B turning sig naled flagman Base B timekeepers Base lap earns pilot 20 points Either switching motor end 200 sec period ends counting laps After end first task model must pass 3-meter gate soon possible Passing gate motor off end last 1 00-meter lap allowed Flying through gate right altitude less 3 meters gives 10 points model passes gate time keeper 2 starts watch signaling start second task second task consists duration landing task total time 300 seconds allowed Again pilot can April 1979 87 FAI Meeting Cont decide long will keep motor running gliding time timekeeping starts motor switched off first time 300-second period Gliding time ends either motor switched again model comes stop after landing landing organizer must provide two concentric circles respective ly 30 15 meters diameter Landing large circle gives 15 points landing small circle gives 30 points distances measured center circle nose model rest after landing Helicopters Note copy provisional FAI RC Helicopter rules may upon request AMA HQ please include pre-addressed stamped business-size return envelope Starting Engines Add rule 12 competitor should allowed start en gine allotted place carry fly helicopter ready box can make final adjustments five minutes given start begin starting battery plugged glow plug Rectangular Approach Approved lengthening legs maneuver 20 meters 50 meters equal legs Kfactor Changes Reduce True Loop 139 K4 K2 Increase Double Pirouette 137 K2 K3 Increase True Autorotative Descent Landing 1314 K4to K5 New Optional Maneuvers Approved adding following 1315 Single Pirouette K2 Same Double Pirouette 137 360 degree slow rotation 1316 Stall Turn K2 Same Stall Turn 540 Degree Rotation 138 180 degree pivoting 1317 Shovel K4 altitude approximately 20 meters helicopter starts steep approach pilot standing central helipad facing model helicopter remains hovering just over outside helipad about pilots eye level hovers lateral ly left right flag corner maneuvering square starts half Swiss hovering circle hovers laterally stop over helipad again performs half pirouette regains altitude steeply 1318 lmmelmann K3 Fixed wing like description 1319 Inverted lmmelmann K4 Starts inverted 1320 Belgian Stall Turn K4 Model flies straight level pulls up smoothly un til flying straight up performs half roll Just stops model pivots its yaw axis 180 degrees model recovers dive along opposite side entered maneuver APPROVED FOR THE 1983 FAI SPORTING CODE FF Indoor Collision Rule Modified per itali cized words event collision tween two models flight competitor must choose time span between collision two minutes following term ination flight either retain time flight official time recom mence flight recommenced flight must flown before next official flight CL Aerobatics Execution Maneuvers Eliminate re quirement hand signal prior starting consecutive maneuver RC Thermal Soaring Cancellation Flight Disqualification Add italicized words 177 case hand pulley towing launching de vice except launching cable with out device maximum S cc S grams must thrown Scale Radio Control Engines Change maximum engine displacement 21 10cc single engine 15cc total two engines 20cc total three engines Standoff Scale status rules upgraded provisional official thereby introducing possibility could World Championships such models 1984 complete FAI Standoff Scale rules presently intended 1983 edition FAI Sporting Code printed separately issue however possibility changes made rules before 1983 Sporting Code comes about AUSTRAVA SECOND IN CL TEAM RACE re read o s t red over includ ng Down Under indicated recent message received stating shown Austria second place winner 1978 Team Racing World Championships really should have Australia November 1978 issue Fortunately didnt drop al full results listing December issue MEXICANS & CANADIANS IN US CONTESTS accordance information Mexican Federation Sport Aviation AMA Contest Directors hereby advised Mexican citizen wishes enter model contests USA must have license Federation must also pay $1 fee above entry fee contest must sent AMA along name address contestantthis provides AMA membership duration contest liability protection provided Note Licenses Mexican Federa tion free no penalty involved requirement address Mexicans ap ply Federacion Mexicana de los Deportes Aeros AC Puerto No9 Magdalena Mixhuca Mexico 8 DF Attention Jose Luis Ramirez B President Similarly Canadians must have licenses Model Aeronautic Association Canada MAAC order enter AMA con tests Any must pay Contest Director $1 plus cost MAAC member ship $5 Juniors under 18 january 1 $15 Opens over 18 January 1 money along names addres ses Canadians must sent AMA MAAC fees will forwarded Ca nadian organization $1 fee will re tained AMA reciprocal arrangements neces sary comply Federation Aeronautique nternationale FAI req uirements regarding rights foreign contestants organizations also necessary protect reciprocal insurance coverages countries involved Note AMA has special Foreign Entrants Form Contest Directorsavailable free AMA HQto simplify handling such contestants US REPS AT FAI ClAM MEETING AMA md v dual representat n attendance interests required eight specialists Laird JacksonControl Line Ray HarlanFree Flight Bob WischerScale Ron ChidgeyRC Aerobatics Joe BesharRC Electrics Dan PrussRC Soaring John Burk am RC Helicopters Howard KuhnSpace Models Three others also participated Johnny Clemens attended US voting delegate 3rd vice-president chairman Information Ed ucation Subcommittee AMA Executive Director John Worth attend ed ClAM Secretary Bryant Thompson own expense attended observer Reports US participants follow has acknowledged attendance important US interests progress activity verified reason AMA Executive Council earlier ap proved sending representativesto protect investment international scene its effect US modelers FAI ClAM FIRST VP Johnny Clemens Everything world would chaos establishing stan dards exchange knowledge piece being written onthe way home meet ing world body establishes such standardsin great mutual interest aero modeling Two full days spent 30 countries sitting meetings Committee In88 Model Aviation Richard Weber Bowie MD hes set yet another FAI world record8352 Km/Hr 529 mph powered RC airplanes speed closed circuit flight made modified Top Dawg shown powered Supertigre GiS Basic details FAI world record procedures record categories 1978-79 AMA rule book pages 92-93 ternational Aeromodeling Federation Aeronautique Internationale meetings offices French Aero Club 6 Rue Galilee Paris France FAI offices same building years plenary meeting should classed highly successful both standpoints United States world aeromodeling Basic rule making problem year since FAI freeze rules four years terim years definition clarification ex isting rules procedures attended along safety matters also time bids received awarded world championships international com petitions coming several years accomplishing goals 1978 meeting very well representatively attended over 70 people four cor ners world represented del egates far away South Africa Au stralia New Zealand Japan Egypt outstanding feature 1978 meeting was warmest friendliest gath ering can remember important US-AMA goals rapidly being accomplished being pivotal group break down political geographical barriers Key has very careful choice US representatives establish friendships carry US mes sage US delegation largest ever taken FAI meeting assure modeling interest US represented Perhaps sport Sunday flier wonders represented can say rep resented member US delega tion because development art through competitions pleasure flying 11 AMA members offi cal party worked great dedication protect project flying futures AMA members met official meetings mini-meetings halls restaurants hotels pubs represent indi vidual AMA member overcom ing difficulties language barrier must mention time being typical modelers representatives other countries eager understood Aeromodelers exceptional people worldwide As endorsement representation party elected ClAM fices vote 30 world delegates Mr John Worth re-elected Secretary also probably respected man entire world aeromodeling leadership elected 1st Vice-President four oth ers group elected subcommit tee chairmanships get complete picture represented read reports th&re should obvious world aeromodeling excellent condition under splendid direction US handsome part FAI ClAM FREE FUGHT trip ClAM plenary meeting very rewarding Free Flight interests Following 1978 Indoor World Champion ships became obvious rules could stand cleaning up steering rule need major revision close loophole effectively turns sport kite fly ing steering way up meeting quickly became obvious technical competence special interest areas utmost importance Although delegates observers work very hard technical meetings explore problem areas proposals particularly view fact anyone can submit proposal easy overlook major loophole possibilities unless representative experienced field Things went well technical session until ClAM President arrived empha sized four-year rulesmaking morator ium would strictly enforced clarifications present rules changes sake safety would acceptable vote plenary meeting Fortunately able rewrite steering proposal least close kite flying loophole submitted time vote plenary meeting outcome meeting excellent Free Flight interests Canadian line crossing proposal defeated eliminating potential tactical line crossing flag attachment proposal accepted principle sent subcommittee rewording definitive manner wording complete April bureau meeting AMA can request its inclusion FF World Champs 1979 Taft US indoor proposals adopted proposal time period decision after collision 346 clari fication present rule bu requested its adoption 1983 rules book accepted basis last proposal contest procedures 3413 withdrawn inappropriate rules book want simple possible will includ ed contest organizers guide feel very important have US indoor representation meeting extraordinarily rewarding par ticipate see ClAM works now can begin unify efforts move indoor rules other meaningful directions have facility avoid pitfalls improper procedures Finally striking up number friend ships among Free Flight delegates observ ers feel have laid some very important groundwork future amicable rules nego tiations FAI ClAM CONTROL UNE 1978 ClAM FAI rules meetingplen ary did contain very much interest Control Line competitors Probably significant revelation current rule book will printed until least Spring 79 hope doesnt mean delay start four-year rule change freeze until time will mean rules pro posals may considered changes will generally applicable prior 1983 1984 World Championshipsonly safety Ray Harlan items clarifications existing rules possible world championships over next four years some events Combat example changes sake safety may necessary before 1983 Proposals considered 78 meeting included abolishing hand sig nal Aerobatics passed effect after 1983 awarding two medals Team Race pilot mechanics done now practice passed stipulating minimum size Combat models referred subcommit tee eliminating ground penalty points Combat defeated making Combat pitmen competitors same pilot defeated defining duties Combat jury re ferred Jury Guide Committee Team Race Jury Guide final draft prepared may printed along report Control Line Subcommittee will future schedule open meeting annual ly major Control Line competition years will held World Champs odd years major European championships purpose allow com petitors voice opinion directly committee FAI ClAM SCALE Scale subcommittee consisted nine nations including Mexico Japan Yugo slavia represented previ ously Scale two proposals agenda consideration subcommit tee plenary session first dealt request Austria permit use total engine displacement greater 10cc multi-engine planes Eng lish French committee members pointed out use larger engines contrary national laws make proposal acceptable nations help assure passage through plenary session voting agreed two-engine planes should limited 15cc total two 45 cu three engine planes limited 20cc total three 40 cu four 30 cu surprise proposal accepted comment ClAM previously opposed dis placement greater 10cc second proposal US request approve Standoff Scale rules ficial inclusion world championships competition addition current Scale rules subcommittee discussion agreed Standoff popular na tions except US member felt include Standoff would eventually bring about end FAI Precision Scale Dr Laird vote 8 1 rejection proJackson posal point became evident necessary US have pre sent subcommittee meeting vote acceptance surprising turn events plenary session vote contrary subcommittee recommendations vote went acceptance Standoff Scale world championships event provisional Standoff Scale rules will now come official after two years provided rules now written used Presently FAI Standoff rules specify static scoring flight scoring carry equal weight toward final score Switzer land proposed changed 1/3 static 2/3 flying ratio con cerned about effect would have choice plans competition would favor low wing pattern types able enlist support French German Bob Wischer April 1979 89 FAI RC & CL STANDOFF SCALE RULES OfficialAdopted December 1978 Object promote event flying scale model aircraft static judging sim ple does require detailed expert appraisal model flight program judging ma neuvers/demonstrations same FAI CL RC Scale static judging Kfactors adapted fit flight pro gram produce 5050 balance tween flight static Except 194 documentation 110 static judging FAI CL RC Scale rules apply well following rules Model Requirements Any model resembling particular heavier-than-air man-carrying air craft eligible compete provided accordance General Regulations Model Airplanes Part Sporting Code FAI Builder-Flyer competitor must builder model must pilot Proof Scale prove model re sembles particular prototype some docu mentation required Minimum documentation shall consist published three-view drawing silhouette together maximum three photo graphs prototype selection photos showing aircraft front-view side-view plan-view can re place three-view drawing silhouette oldtimer aircraft no drawings may exist Minimum span three-view documen tation shall 100 mm 394 scoring under color markings color scheme must proved color print photo printed description Profile similar publication ideal proof both outline color scheme no proof scale mater ial accompanies model craftsman ship flight points may awarded Static Judging Static judging shall done minimum distance 3 m 984 ft model Details visible flight dum engines hidden cowlings cockpit inter iors fine surface details consid ered scoring model No measurements taken Static scoring Fidelity scale accuracy outlines General impressionK30 CraftsmanshipK1 5 Color MarkingsK20 Max Total65 Bonus Points Up 50 points bonus may awarded contestant model entered own construction design As proof contestant should include construction drawings scale presentation Final Scoring An unfinished piece business December 1978 CIA M meeting positive determination whether Final Scoring system would per 1976 FAI CL RC Scale rules would sim ply add static flight points per rules effect time FAI Standoff Scale rules originally adopted provi sional whether current rules should apply provide complexity bonus ac cording type aircraft chairman FA Scale Subcommittee pro cess resolving matter present indi cations resolution likely favor complexity bonus applied flight score Judges Guide judges must examine models closer distance 3 meters prior dur ing static judging rule governing Procedure model should presented judges handler could contestant position should marked ground three meter distance line roped off area judges handle should turn model positions requested judges order able compare model drawings photos Tips judges Main requirement Does look like real plane compared photo/drawing 3m distance Judges should confer prior judging review range models presented agree standards used doubts exist benefit should given model er No cockpit detail should considered Proof Scale Minimum documentation shall consist three-view drawing 100 mm minimum span maximum three photos prototype 50 point bonus points contestants own constructional design maximum figure proportion ately less may awarded reworking partial reworking existing design contestant must sign declaration did construction plan personally appealing bonus points Static judging values 0-10 points fidelity scale workmanship Fidelity scale close does model resemble prototype Workmanship has modeler treat ed model use materials Also complexity model subject should considered simple complicated prototype detail see lists below RatingFidelity ScaleWorkmanship SuperiorLooks exactly likeSuperior 9-10the photocraftsman ship com plex subject ExcellentMinor discrep-High degree 7-8ancies hardlyof craftsmannoticeablemanship GoodChanges made Definite at5-6 not detract tempt hide overall effect model re quirements FairSome obvious de-Workmanship 3-4viations anddetracts changesmodel some way PoorGross exaggera-Bad work0-2tions devia-manship tions scale Scale/Wischer Cont English Canadian Mexican committee members defeat proposed rule change committee member asked wheth er Free Flight Scale Control Line Scale being flown countries US England indicated activity Free Flight US Control Line No action taken either events noted Control Line Scale will flown 1980 World Championships Ottawa Canada reinstate provisional Free Flight Scale rules will require proposal placed agenda 1979 plenary session FAI ClAM RC AEROBATICS annual FAI meeting can full sur prises Thats its important US have live on-the-spot representation something unusual develops itoften does no substitute being pre sent views As far RC Aerobatics concerned few surprises year action taken following agenda items 1Noisa have discussions past two three years about best way measure noise level models subcommittee recommended noise rule changed read 136 dB measured two meters would allow easy mea surement made flight line hav ing two-meter rod fastened measuring instrument proposal withdrawn af ter discussion since generally felt kind measurement would unreli able So noise rule remains basically same weve past two years 2 Wing Loading proposal atRon Chidgey tempt reimpose wing loading rule 75 gr/dm2 referred subcommittee time will forgotten air planes get appreciably smaller faster proposal may gain support next year 3 Number Flights Counting Schedule & B proposed best three out four flights count two Schedule two Schedule B defeated rules remain same passed last year ie best flight will added best flight B determine flies finals Schedule C will allow contestant throw-away under set judges providing separate set judges used B anticipated will take care problem wide variations between sets judges 4 Recommended Pattern Smaller Con tests subcommittee recommended addition following statement annex Sporting Code smaller contests use Schedule C recommend ed done because some meet spon sors reluctant run complicat ed three-schedule format discovered another important reason being opportunity get volved early discussion future rules changes People generally flexible 90 Model Aviation early discussions before eventually become polarized aerobatic rules couldnt changed 1979 rules cat egory frozen year before World Championships except reasons safety clarification informal discussions held necessary desirable changes 1981 heard itsaid manytimesthattheA B patterns need little tougher order properly sort out top contenders move finals Also felt some maneuver descriptions still need clarified items will surely taken care next year along unfinished busi ness noise wing loading rules anyone has ideas concerning prob lems please get touch FAI ClAM RC SOARING Last year remember four-year freeze imposed new rules modified include annex allowed certain rules part annex rules could changed two years Basic ally RC Soaring rules included annex pertain tasks fly launching systems methods launch However further stipulation states no rules changes may made year before world championships above mind coupled fact Belgium hosting World Cham pionships 1979 seemed rather futile submit proposalsunless dealt safety November 30 some 70 delegates observers 30 countries met what largest gathering history ClAM plenary meeting broken down several subcommittee technical meetings attempts resolve differences might have cleared up during previous year RC technical committee meetings Before RC committee met 13 interest ed parties 11 countries met discuss RC sailplane proposals Seven persons attendance members members repre sentatives sailplane subcommittee meeting proved fruitful showed sailplane people well-prepared later RC technical meeting However smooth earlier soaring meeting Fathom can youll appreciate some efforts AMA rules became official last ClAMi 977still have printed means some countries still dont have copies rules US have using year! Problems French printer reasons given will early 1979 before official guide out US copies rules based minutes 1977 meetingsince early 1978 able hold complete team selection program have won der Whos first whats second Although earlier mentioned restric tions well known certain proposals made because 1 Some countries didnt have results 1977 2 felt impor tance certain changes should stressed now though would rejected cause next years world championships clause general some wording changed reasons clarification existing rules thus plugging up some holes Some minor changes also made regard safety No changes could made re gard launching line rubber lengths Nordic rules proposals defeated soundly though accepted subcom mittee rules have use success fully 21A years Denmark Norway Sweden Finland basically have same general F3B rules combine tasks B C four-lap cross-wind task still feel soaring can establish set criteria three-task conceptdura tion distance speedand allow organ izers design tasks would make life simpler concerned Some committee members school says t should crossed i dotted avoid protests misunderstandings others feel rules room protests agree latter Dan Pruss side benefit meetings time spent rule book put aside shop talk done over beer oc casion group included Fridolin Fritzone third Austrian team swept continent F3B past summer Mr Fritz samples wing showed construction techniques work highest calibre discussed freely including attempts eventual world speed record Believe have act together influence can already seen other European com petitors copying lines Austrian bird Belgium World Championships will interesting July FAI ClAM RC HEUCOPTERS years Paris trip has best yet establishing contacts learning about good bad points FAI RC Helicopter contest rules Don Chapman RC Helicopter Committee Chairman learned last minute couldnt go went place As wandering about down bar FAI HeadquartersdrinkingaCoke man England saw identification badge reading RC Helicopter Subcommittee introduced himself Pat DuBock British representative RC Helicopters off learned about European helicopter activity him two hours learned year home Pat got together Warren Hitch cox Canada before first technical meeting discuss Belgian proposed changes additions helicopter rules Pat pointed out interna tional helicopter competitions Europe use FAI rules Since world championship events competi tors experts Therefore need simple maneuvers such 180 degree stall turn single pirouette encourage less experienced fliers com pete Pat also explained new Belgian pro posed maneuver called Shovel Now theres steady scale type helicop ters Roughly speaking helicopter de scends steeply nose toward pilot point five meters front him slides left corner maneuver square spot turns 90 degrees left performs half nosein hovering circle around pilot spot turns 90 degrees left slides left point ar rival does half pirouette climbs steeply away desired whole maneuver can done right instead flight path fol lows outline shovel its handle Pat also pointed out hazard horizon tal figure eight pilot liable get clobbered own helicopter during right turn part maneuver will corrected next printing provi sional rules book talked several delegates regard ing qualifications level interest countrys member RC Helicopter Subcommittee found well qualified active Three prospective new committeemen Germany Nether lands England identified Since Don Chapman re-elected RC Helicopter Chair man names will valuable him Incidentally Pat DuBock also nomi nated position came within two votes being elected AMA sent proxy Don thus assuring dele gates US lying down job Pat would surely have elected would have lost time getting new com mittee established lost continuity previous years matters brought before technical committee shortening helicopter speed record course about third present 200 meters told Hubert Bitners comments about flying dot habit sight made turns ends course mem bers very receptive idea Belgian delegate proposed compromise half distance 100 meters 50 meter entry corridors change unfortunately cannot made until next Sporting Code John E printed 1983 Just after meeting Burkam learned new helicopter speed record 68571 km/hr 426 mph set November 1978 Mr Nepereny Czech oslovakia Judging friendships formed re newed between representatives counterparts both East West European countries have no need worry about image FAI/CIAM some thing could accomplished no other way being person FAI ClAM RC ELECTRICS Joe Beshar first experience attending FAI ClAM meeting held Paris November 30 December 1 1978 clearly substantiates value international aeromodeling meetings opportunity countries communicate coordinate propogates un derstanding invaluable essential encourages good fellowship growth principles ideas amongst ternational community aeromodeling re suiting overall progress state art knowledge gains US model aviation enthusiasts through AMA As parallel consider effective United Nations Aeromodeling dedi cation starts will consistent common interest aeromodeling April 1979 91 RC Electrics/Beshar Cont should recognized international cooperation must world defini tion rules competition world records can documented disciplined manner regardless world politics racial back ground Judging comments made various delegates image AMA has developed behalf United States must commended recognized great diplomacy has practiced accomplish goal During committee meetings came realize European countries have ad vanced considerably further US electric powered aeromodeling being practiced greater enthusiasm great er activity resulting advancing state thz art progress evident flying RC Soaring Pattern Pylon events competitively thereby encouraging im provements electromotive components suppliers Switzerland have published model magazine entirely electro motive modeling Modell Flugsport issues 3/76 through 3/78 available Emil Ch Giezendanner Postfach 8335 Hittnau Switzerland FAI ClAM SPACE MODELS Howard R Kuhn meeting ClAM Paris unlike NATO meetings have tended Paris past some cases national policy would override common sense particular field space model ing found complete misunderstanding majority western nations including US delegation role space modeling international aeromodeling sport As former competing aeromodeler am familiar aspects of internation FAI RC SLOPE SOARING RULES Provisional Approved December 1978 1 Definition contest speed event radio controlled slope gliders minimum 4 rounds must flown organizer shall run rounds conditions time permit up maximum 10 rounds 2 Characteristics Radio Controlled Slope Gliders Maximum surface area St 150 din2 Maximum flying mass 5 kg Loading St between 12 75 g/d m radio shall able operate simul taneously other equipment nor mally used spacing allocated RC bands ie 35 Mhz 10 Khz competitor may use two models contest competitor may combine parts models between rounds provided resulting model used flight conforms rules parts have checked before start contest Addition ballast must located ternally model and/or change angles setting allowed Variation geometry area allowed actuated distance radio control 3 Competitor Helpers competitor pilot must operate radio equipment per sonally pilot permitted helper helper assist advise pi lot until model passing Base first time after timed flight com pleted 4 Definition Attempt tempt model has left hands pilot helper 5 Number Attempts pilot has attempt flight An attempt can re peated launching attempt impeded hind ered aborted circumstances beyond con trol pilot duly witnessed offi cial judges b model collides another model flight other impediment pilot blame account c flight judged fault judges 6 Cancellation Flight flight official attempt carried out whateyer re sult obtained flight official gets zero score pilot used model conforming FAI rules b model loses part airborne c helper advised pilot during timed flight d model controlled anyone other pilot e flight carried through f model lands outside assigned landing area g model launched within 1 min ute moment starting order given 7 Organization Starts flights performed round round starting order settled draw accordance radio frequencies used pilot entitled 3 minutes prep aration time moment called ready box After 3 minutes has elapsed starter may give order start After starter has given order start pilot helper launch model within min ute pilot helper launch model hand starting area indicat ed organizer time launch moment model enters speed course must exceed 20 seconds model has entered speed course ie first crossing Base di rection Base B within 20 seconds flight time will commence moment 20 seconds expire model has entered speed course within 20 seconds announced judges 8 Flying Task flying task fly 1000 meters closed speed course mm 75 meters max 100 shortest possible time moment model first crosses Base direction Base B organizers shall possible try ob tain speed course 100 meters 9 Speed Course speed course laid out along edge slope marked both ends 2 clearly visible flags organizer must ensure two turning planes mutually parallel perpendicu lar main direction slope Depending circumstances two planes marked respectively Base Base B Base official starting plane Base Base B official announces passing model ie center gravity sound signal model flying out speed course Furthermore case Base signal announces first time model crossing Base direc tion Base B 1OJudging flights judged two judges have same competitors judges task control flights performed according rules timekeepers ensure right distance flown 11 Scoring result flight stated time seconds tenths seconds obtained pilot purpose calculating result round com petitors result converted way 1000 x P1/PW P1 competitors result PW best result round 12 Classif ication sum competitors round scores will determine position final classification lowest round score competitor will discarded others added obtain final score will determine position final classi ficatio n avoid ties classification concern ing five best scores classification rounds' flown until ties broken possible result discarded round will determine competitors position final classification 13 Organization Contest competi tion must held site suitable slope soaring marking starting landing areas turning planes organizer must take account config uration terrain wind direction 14Changes Any changes flight landing areas may made between flight rounds 15lnterruption round progress must temporarily interrupted wind force unintermittently low 3 in/sec 25 in/sec b direction wind unintermit tently deviates 45 degrees line perpendicular main direction speed course round progress cancelled i interruption lasts 30 min utes ii fewer 50% competitors have able perform task caused mar ginal conditions Without condition un intermittently ie 20 seconds have met thus automatically caused reflights 92 Model Aviation al events told space modeling playing toy rockets tantamount telling RC Scale modeler play ing large toy airplanes dispel feeling toward space modeling began ac tive campaign discussing various aspects space modeling hobby delegates showing pictures 1978 Space Model World Championships held Jambol Bulgaria able generate con siderable interest events personal contact necessary working interna tionally least acquainted dele gates another aeromodeling sport primary purpose attending ClAM meeting insure US proposal 1980 Space Model World Championships held Lakehurst New Jersey September 1980 ap proved meeting November 1978 space modeling majority about 80% nations attending actively entered world championships Eastern European nations have active space modeling programs means special long range planning long time frame required insure minimum par ticipation five nations required consti tute world championships US Canada have active space modeling programs organizations western nations necessary therefore get ap proval US proposal time proper foundation laid US pro posal 1978 championships held Bul garia US team announced US intent host 1980 champion ships during campaigning Bulgaria personal contacts discussions held various members team managers about feasibility US proposal reaction excellent proposal placed ClAM agenda approval approved spacemodels subcommit tee forwarded ClAM approved questions astounded large number very knowledgeable aeromodelers did know about space modeling Space mod eling logical extension aeromodeling powered flight gliding Because lack information western nations about space modeling sport completely dominated Eastern European bloc essential US continue send ex perienced representative meetings leader western interests would dis astrous activity have ClAM ever de-emphasize existence space model ing another international aeromodeling sport Recommendations 1 That US continue send know ledgeable space modeling representative sport continue international aero modeling sport 2 That program initiated inform nations through ClAM various aspects space modeling sport another aeromodeling hobby could take form display models briefings demon strations showing slides movies photo graphs during meetings after meetings set-ups outside meeting room viewed during breaks FLY SAFELY FAI ClAM OBSERVER Bryant Thompson Rantoul IL As observer paid own way Paris nothing say nor did have pay particular attention details pro cedures could spend time watching impressed warmth greetings friendship delegates sembled prior opening initial meeting Individuals seemed flow small group another renewing friendships some cases meeting newcomers Mem bers US delegation seemed first order business nomi nation officers next year Mr Clemens Johnny nominated four top positions ClAM impressed John Worth unanimously nominated secretary clincher privilaged attend ClAM meet ing eight years ago 1970 Since time position US delegation has risen acceptance leadership sat three subcommittee meetings two chaired members US delega tion three Americans present group no doubt got proposals presented expert field Which beats having Pattern proposal explained Helicopter expert evening delegates broke up smaller groups dinner Although time meant social heard lot discussion would best chairman subcommittee rule should should changed second day ClAM met observer sure hard stay awake saw delegates head nodding listening subcommittee chairman pre sent proposals recommendations watching delegates vote pattern came very apparent pattern first delegate votes feelssometimes subcommittee recommended some times against recommendation dele gate voted against proposal US instigated convinced during subcommittee meeting needed nor best interest FAI competition Second delegates didnt vote along party lines US voted some Russian pro posals Russians voted some US proposals think Czechs voted against both recap major impressions 1 Having US participant sub committee meeting provides US delega tion expertise field people ad vise delegate may vote complete knowledge business hand 2 Friendships formed over time allow exchange ideas opinions really effective representative should re main part delegation long pos sible maintain continuity 3 country has vote ap peared vote modeler politician DIRECTORY CONTEST COORDINATORS I Paul L Penney 8 Charlotte Andoner MA 01810 II R Sobrino 87-26 88th St. Woodhanen Owens NY 11421 RC Richard Smith 300 Steko Am. Rochester NY 14818 RC Lawrence Lundy 248 Ontario St. Lockport NY 14094 III Ken Reber RD 1 Nazareth PA 18064 lEast M Waisenbach 4568W 146th St. Cleseland OH 44135 West Iv Warren Sanders Jr 9735 52nd Am. Collage Pk. MD 20741 RC Ed Fitzwater 474 Tudor Dr. Crownsnille MD 21032 V RC Citarlene Fields 818 Main St. SW New Ellington SC 29809 RC Soaring Donna Dais 7409 Atwood Dr. Hwtsndle AL 35802 FF Wallace Johnson 4112 Whita Aos Rd Montgomery AL VI Jim Thomerson 1317 Eileen CoIlInssiIIe IL 62234 RC Ralph White Jr R R 1 Boa 324 Neoga IL 62447 VII John Esert 421 Walnut In, Apple Valley MN 55124 West Wes Slack 12851 Payton Detroit Ml 48224 lEast VIII John Deacon SOB Commerce St. Fort WorthTX 78102 RC Robert J TalIey31 12 Lawrence Am. NederlandTX 77627 IX Bill Bieda 411 Barker Building Omaha NE 68102 RC George Hunter 69625 Lamar St. Littleton CD 80123 X Myrtle Coad Rt Boa 18 Lower Lake CA 98467 INorthI Lee Polansky 258 Irs Am Goleta CA 93017 South Frank Gowns 2241 Noah St Honolulu HI 96816 HI meets XI Don Dodd 3406 Beluidere Am SW Seattle WA 98126 RC Don Miller 24715 Ssenmit-Landsburg Ramnsdale WA 98051 RC Pylon & Soaring RC Pattern other RC CL RC except Soaring Bold Face Belom Indicates Chairman Contest Board 36106 FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD I Henry Struck RFD2 Hamburg Old LymeCT06371 II Bradley Bane 80 Lake Am Lyndonnilla NY 14098 Ill Rudy Klsiber 2021 Lakeland Am Lakawood OH 44107 lv Joe Boyle Jr. 219 Slsenandoalt Rd. Hampton VA 23361 V Bonny Jenkins 31125 Raines Rd. Memphis TN 38118 VI Chris Matuano 8878 Giegee St Johe MO 63114 VII Phil Klintworth Jr 715 Rutgers Rd. Rochester MI 48063 VIII Mark Valerius 2302 Pomeran Dr Houston TX 77058 IX Jerald Murphy 2432 Astron Dr. Colorado Springs CO 80906 X Joe Norcross 215W Santa Ana No21 IA Clovis CA 93812 Xl Ernie Line 16588-121st Am. SE RentonWA 98055 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I Geotge Higgins P0 Boa 482 North Pembroke MA 02358 II Bill Boss 7706 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 III Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St Dasids PA 19087 IV Ron McNally 6118 Barda Ave. Springfield VA 22152 V Dane Hemstraught PO Boa 171 Moncks Corner SC 29461 VI Bob Burnt 5248W School Chicago IL 80641 VII James Sinton 4941 Wisconsin Am N New Hope MN 55428 VIII Wilham R Lee 3522 Tawerisk Ls Missouri CtyTX 77459 IX Michael Tallwan 3014 Eoclange Wichita KS 67217 X Pete Brandt 315S Maria Ave Redondo Beach CA 90277 XI Dan Rutherford 4705 237th P1 SE. Bothell WA 98011 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARD Ed luo 483 Fiske St. Holliston MA 01746 II Joe Friend 62 Joysan Test. Freehold NJ 07728 III Dane Brown 8534 Huddleston Cincinnati OH 48236 IV Fred M Gregg 12709 Richmond St. Chester VA 23831 V 1 Davis Jr 1813S Lakeshore Dr. Birmingham AL 35216 VI Mike Mueller 1531 RenemCirSdsaumburg 1L60193 VII Peter Waters 31219 Kendall Lisonia MI 48154 VIII Win C Thomas 331 SE Rockinood Bartlessille OK 74003 IX Loran Tregellas 3003 S Ewrntt Wichita KS 67217 X Bill Northrop Jr 621 W 19th St. Costa Mesa CA 92627 XI Ralph Brooke 3431 5 194th Seattle WA 98188 SCALE CONTEST BOARD Richard Shonnan 408 River Rd Temksbury MA 01876 II Robert Clemens 95 Sltoreway Dr. Rochester NY 14612 Ill Edward Wissat 1521 Summit St. McKeesport PA 15130 IV Bob Karlsso 2843 Marsh Rd. Wilmington 05 19810 V David Plart 6940 NW 15th Ft Lauderdale FL 33313 VI Bob underwood4l09Concurd Oaks Dr St Lous M063128 VII Claude McCullough Boa 40 Montezuma IA 50171 VIII William H twin 922 SsaOown Lane DasotoTX 75115 IX Dean Copeand 7817 Seward St. Omara NE 68114 X Frank Capan 281 Canrino Se las Flores Encinitas CA 92024 XI Earle Mourlsead 275 S View F S. Salem OR 97302 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tupelo Napereille IL 80540 April 1979 93 X SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX 0 a. Competition News will present time time constructive thought-provoking ideas team exception present criticisms AMA rules end policies affect competitors issue has two sides CN Indoor World Champion Indoor flying like 0 O will endeavor print viewpoints have submittedwithin limits available shooting crap unloaded dice X Ci space uniqueness constructiveness timeliness good taste Determination appropri- hot rolling make point ness publication of matters must necessity rest solely publisher o ghts presented author should necessarily construed asWhen dice come back next roll0 AMA HO AMA officers publisher should note publication hare cold ice dice 4 rules-change policy-change idea does necessarily mean specific proposal has Points incentive fly long- W O presented Contest Board Executive Council appropriate committee such action er attaining 50 minutes Class D 0 Ci responsibility author anyone else interested obtaining official action model past year done X promise fraction point Cf past two World Championships INDOOR TEAM PROGRAM POINTS PRO AND CON contests fOers other countries selected 0Among Indoor fliers interested gaining berth team represent USwithout points have both times trounced two o out three team members moti- d Championships has division two principal groups 1 favoring avation win incentive program involving multiple regional contests andanational team finals points being earned year system two-year rat race0 reglonals carried forward combined points earned finals 2instead year Any modeler keen 0those favoring national team finals best two-flight total determining teamdesire win will intense building fly4 omembers same manner World Champion decideding year order beat competition0 x ause charges have rampant two camps would listen give due con-It interferes team members prepara Xsideration others point view Soapboxis providing opportunity leaders bothtion WICas must also compete forCA 0 Osides present cases debate style representative camp first developed aa place next team also interferes a.presentation pont yew presentations exchanged whichwith team hopeful fliers enjoyment ofU 4flowed rebuttalsother Indoor classes must compete03 O0 other FAI fliers During non-contest fly-X PRORay HarlanIUNManny Radoffing sessions jeopardizes serious FAI team Ohopefuls possible collision 0 1974 after 12 years w thout USIf man s th nk ng s valid pro- likes Penny Plane dicel -g 4team win committee formed thecess must guided logic old ad-Any worthy program should strive pro- 03 Osingular Objective designing program toage truism Indoor times cannot beduce winning teams Times have overwhelm- 0 x develop strongest team US couldcompared different sites Points whichingly Must have maximum participation X field werent trying make three World simply directly derived times Times have Under point systems have lost 0 Champions just pick three high-placing flierswithout fudge factor also cannot com-56% former participants just two trials 0.who could counted make respec-pared other Thus point comparisonIt must nurture newcomers Obviously points 403 Otable showing under extreme pressure offor national position standing invaliddid too restrictive discourag-0 CAWorld Championship competition ittee introduce onesingX X consistency key Last yearconsciousness idea presumptious ons times selection sys-CA oDieter Siebenmann Switzerland told heassertion idea derived realitytam simply stated 1 fliers cannot0 began flying indoors thinking needed onlynot subject rational examination vail-bring points World Championships 2 4 two good flights out six quickly learned dated process reason such idea final should same ultimate test 03 0 O he needed six good ones get two winners should notbeallowedtostayandbesanctified perform necessary 3 points x CA Indoors inherently consistent sport be- undercuts rest ones convictions invalid 14 times maximize participation Ci Ocause flying constraints vagaries ofkills rest ones capacity certain ofo weather rubber Inattention smallanything monoply access enabled -u details fosters inconsistency takes lot ofcommittee alter convictions f Ii-REBUTTALBy Ray HarlanW O practice repeatable Contest pressure ers resultant yes votes fulfilled self- 0 es proficiency righteous committee Successful wants second X X The point system developed attack &@ll Since 1961 US Indoor FAI can first lndoorsitesthe US is problem several distinctly important Teams have Placed first two times never could dominate world competition have 0 ways first time ever performance less second exception In- far fliers other country -g 4from contests other finals counteddoor teams have successful ofneed lot contest savvy03 0 directly towards competitors total scoreall US free flight teams ever no matter what ors need big gamble f Ii-0 attempted eliminate lucky win atselection system used no excuse toers work hard enough overcome NoX finals may have no long-term per-employ invalid point programlother worldwide sport entertains little formance support system combined ts cited method selectingpractice Indoor flying seems a scores regional contests onlythe consistent fliers thirdgreat burden attend couple contests 03 0equitable manner proportion con-ranked man points below 1976year0 CAtests best performance times used di-teammates outfiew wide mar- mond has consistent yearX Xrectly flying anything highest cell-gin won WIC himself pulledbecause willing make sacrificeCA 0ings would futileup other two 8th 9th bootlat least 1400 miles contest hone his0 system encouraged flying dif-strape also give us first place team Othercompetitive skills has learned make 4ferent sites help flier better understandconsistent inconsistencies thismodels perform under conditions has03 O0 CAhis model-power combination crucialWorld Champion 1976 teammate couldheld up contest pressure aspect World Championships training make 1978 team year again dedication point system CA program very demanding having fairly won WIC second man 16th hopes foster cant encouraged o short intervals between contests lot re-and third man 30th 1976 W/Cprogram chooses team just ilding occupied intervals thiswas eligible rules flew 1978two flights Mr Radoff small band 0 added experience forcing fliers im- placing 2nd though could make followers unwilling make effort 0 CA prove weaknesses overcome incon____________________________________________________________[v32][b1994255915600]]X Xsistencies pay careful attention theCA O0 little details spell difference betweenLack consistency under contest pressure winning World Championships a.success failureclearly key defeat British 403 0The effort paid off 1976 US placed fifth ninth eleventh REBUTTALBy Manny Radoff0 CAwon both Team Individual Champion- showed uniformity needed take theX x ships flying under poor conditions team prize away US its singu- Explain downgrade 78 team CA Ogood fortune did repeat itself year lar stellar performanceDomina won Nats Indoor FAI Stick four out0 The program watered down ac- summary point system designed last five years 77 Hulbert voted -g 4 commodate some complainers hard work encourage enhance competitive Most Improved Indoor Flier Richmond 03 0 The finals weighting increased saws qualities requisite champion team pro- won W/C 0 CA rainout second day team chosen vides solid foundation such say Indoors inherently incon Xin five flights rather six oneteams can built Adopting program whichsistent sport because flying constraints 0flight over 35 fifth resultingpicks team two-flight total isthe vagaries weather rubber 0 a.team able retain world titleridiculously risky nation seriously bentdicel 40 0 CA SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX X 94 Model Aviation