NE WSLETTE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1980 Hats Trophies Some contestants Nats did pick up trophies contest contestants may upon written request payment $5 handling fee have throphies mailed theirhomes However offer cannot extended beyond Dec cern ber 31 1980 Nats results listed issue CN includes best knowledge trophy-winners years contest find name did get trophy can still have mailed AMA Headquarters requesting trophy make cer tain include name AMA number letter Please include $5 payment check money order FF Future Hats Hardy G Brodersen Executive Director N FFS role Special Interest Group Free Flight NFFS has undertaken Nats study project end product broad detailed recommendations AMA Executive Council Nats Execu tive Committee special meeting 1980 Dayton Nats Committee formed Bill Mathews Gainesville FL AMA VP Dis trict V serving chairman committee members Homer Smith Harry Murphy Dick Smith Tony Italiano Charlie Sotich Steve Geraghty Sal Taibi Stan Stoy Terry Rimert Jim Scarborough Mark Drela possibles During meeting chaired NFFS Ex ecutive Director Hardy Brodersen several major questions concerning Free Flight Nats identified objectives timetable committee recommenda tions agreed upon First prepare pre liminary report November Executive Council meeting would touch cur rent 1981 Nats site options other aspects concerning quality kind competi tion Second time planning 1982 Nats full review Nats philosophy competition emphasis separation other categories separation Indoor Outdoor events forth FF Interest Questionnaire questionnaire titled Free Flight Nats wide distribution has just sent out Chairman Mathews first step information-gathering process club has yet seen ques 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW tionnaire wish make comments recommendations directly write Bill Mathews 2712 SW 34th St Apt 8 Gaines ville FL 32608 can also phone him 904 371-0363 Last Word As footnote announcement lets correct misguided zeal some friends have displayed both privately modeling press NFFS has de clared war either AMA Nats Committee simply undertaking aspect responsibility Free Flight Special Interest Group preparing carefully detailed well-considered recommenda tions need everyones input NFFS members specially consensus of FF-oriented AMA Chartered Clubs Progress Report 1981 RCAero batics Team Additional Competitors Qualified Mas ters Tournament late September 1980 James C Bennett Glenview IL Joe Bridi Harbor City CA Ron Chidgey Pensacola FL Denis Donohue Bergenfield NJ Mark Doucey Bedford IN James M Edwards New Albany MS Anthony Frackowiak Milford OH Steve Helms Pensacola FL William Hempel Tuc son AZ Jess Hogan Louisville KY Robert J Kelly Brighton CO James R Kimbro Jr Visalia CA Robert Krafft Duxbury MA Kenneth C Meyer Tucson AZ Lloyd Nicholson Aurora CO Charles W Reed Ill Raytown MO Stephen Rojecki Xenia OH Bruce Un derwood Gunthersville AL Team Finals Site Bids request clubs bid being host RC Masters Team Selection Finals printed November issue Model Aviation CN section p 96 As midSeptember two bids have received AMA Headquarters Sky Corral R/C Club Pueblo CO Rocket City Radio Con trollers Inc Huntsville AL program finalists will vote bid accept sometime after January 1 1981 1981 World Championships site 1981 World Championships has yet officially approved however tentative location Guadalajara Mexico WASHINGTON DC 20005 Contest date will late September early October 1981 1980 Hats Results issue present list of top placers 1980 National Contest addition winners additional special awards given below Sterling Models Memorial Award Scale static points category qualifying official flight Granger Williams San Marcos CA Gee Bee R-1 Jim Walker Trophy winner JSO CL Pre cision Aerobatics flyoff excluding appear ance points Les McDonald Miami FL McNeill Cup high time regardless age FAI Power Charles S Markos Deerfield IL 1260 sec Mulvihill Trophy high time regardless age Mulvihill Rubber George Perryman Smyrna GA 1385 sec Tulsa Glue Dobbers Trophy high time regard less age Outdoor HLGlider Stan Stoy Hazeiwood MO 408 sec Stout Indoor Trophy high time regardless age Indoor Cabin Larry Loucka Willough OH 19045 Stout Commercial Trophy high time regard less age AMA FAI Indoor Stick Clarence Mather San Diego CA 28298 AMA Stick Dick Black Trophy high time regardless age Coupe dHiver David E Evans Richburg NY Chris M Matsuno St John MO tie 539 sec Air Force Association Award best military scale model William L Boss New Hyde Park NY deHavilland Mosquito Airborne Express Award best ducted fan Scale model Tom Cook Raymore MO McDonnell F4J Best Scale Flight Achievement Awards pre sented National Association Scale Aeromodelers RC Precision Scale Robert L Underwood St Louis MO Wittman Bonzo RC Sport Scale Arthur H Johnson Deiray Beach FL Curtiss P40 Warhawk CL Precision Scale Edwin Rhoads Cinnaminson NJ Douglas AD-7 Skyraider CL Sport Scale Edward Schwerkolt Bedford OH Spitfire Out door FF Harold W Warner Santa Monica CA Lee-Richards monoplane December 1980 83 Al 1980 Mats SponsorsThe costs covered sponsorships contest entry fees outthe entry costs would high discourage expenses involved National Model Airplaneparticipation Nationals has years worlds Championships addition over 800 competition awards therebiggest model meet because joint AMA-Industry sharing other financial considerations rental telephones tablescosts Academy Model Aeronautics therefore proudly trash pickup special equipment etcgratefully acknowledges thanks following sponsors Ace Ric Inc Airtronics BaltekBalsal iteCorp Bavarian Precision Products Co Circus Hobbies Cox Hobbies Inc Damon Corp Double D Buckles Du-Bro Products Inc Four ls Enterprises Fox Mfg Co Futaba Corp America Globee DivisionTwinn-K Inc Carl Goldberg Models Paul K Guillow Inc Hobby Barn Hobbypoxy Products Hot Stuff Adhesives Jetco Models K & B Manufacturing Mercury Hobbies Inc Midwest Model Supply Midwest Products Co Miniature Aircraft Supply Inc Model Airplane News Model Aeronautic Publications Nico Engraving Peck-Polymers RC Modeler Corp RIN Models Sig Mfg Co Inc Sullivan Products Sterling Models Toledo Weak Signals R/C Club Inc Top Flite Models Inc Williams Bros Inc World Engines Inc 1980 Hats Entries Jr Sr OpenTotal No Contestants92 103 9541149 No Mechanics230 GRANOTOTAL1379 2 Junior Teams included Junior count M Senior Team included Senior count Entlan Event lndoor109 Entrants Stick6 2 Paper Stick7 5 Cabin6 4 PAl Stick511521 Pennyplane10 39 EasyB10ie29 HL Glider142543 AMA Scale8 37 Peanut Scale13 46 Control Line327 Entrants Scale Racins IGoodvearl Rat Racing Slow Rat Racing 8 642 5 341 4. 3. 2734 Hats Scale Results RC PRECISION SCALE Junior No official flights Senior- No official flights Open 1Bob WitcherDelufield WI Piel Beryl 2Robert UnderwoodSt Louis MO Wittman Bunco 3Claude McCulloughMontezuma IA Shiny 2150-A RC SPORT SCALESPORTSMAN Jan 1Tim MottleSterling Hgts Ml PT19 Senior 1Glenn NelsonBerlin MA Smith Miniplane 2Michael MooreHaughton TX Jungmeister Open 1Howard E KeithHouston TX Cessna 182 2Albert KretzPeoria IL Beech Staggerwing 3Jumm BronowskiKokomo IN Cub J-3 4Jim MukiAltamonte Spgs PL Chipmunk 5Dale E DrewBorden IN P400 6Robert HanftElberta AL Smith Miniplune 7Wayne KnightPompano Bch PL T-28B RC SPORT SCALEEXPERT Junior No official flights Senior 1 David Nelson Berlin MA Great Lakes 2T-1 A-i Open 1 Roger Brennon Toledo OH P61 Points 685 696 439 Points 12312 13483 10733 15450 15384 14881 14583 14800 14300 14283 Points 13251 17517 hA ProfileProto11. 822 PAISpeed . 1. 910 /A Speed6. 5 . 819 ASpeed11115 2.1417 D Speed Open Onlyl . 1.1011 Form 40 Speed1215 Jet Speed66 Aerobatics4 .22 .6591 Combat7 . 8.6075 FAI Combat3.2731 Slow Combat7.10 .4481 PAlTeamRacing . 1.1213 PrecisionScale1.3. 610 Sport Scale3 . 6.2332 Carrieri1.2526 Carrierll . 1 .2728 Profile Carrier4 . 6.4050 Radio Congvol543 Engeents NovicePattern5 11 .6379 Advanced Pattern 744 Enpert Pattern3434 Master Pattern 557 Precision Scale 55 Sport Scale Sportsman 4 38 Sport Scale Eupert 3637 Giant Scale 323 Form Pylon Racing 2 75 2 Harold Parensi P8F 3 Clayton Mass C-130 4 Tom Cook F4-J 5 Thomas Czikk P-47D B Robert UnderWOOd OH 88 7 Art Johnson F-82E RC GIANT SCALE Janior No official flights Senior-No official flights Open 1 Dick Graham Piper Pawnee 2 Howard Mottin Spinks Akeomaster 3 Donald Anderson Krafn Super Fly 4 Clifford Tacie Bellanca Citabria 5 Michael Winter Tiger Moth 6 Mario Yederlinic PT-19 RC SCALE HELICOPTERS Junior- No official flights Senior No official flights Open 1 William Cheng Jet Ranger 2 Dane Davidson Jet Ranger 3 Bruce Buchanan Jet Ranger CL PRECISION SCALE hnior fficial flights Senior 1 Paula Bauer Bristol 2 Peter Bauer Shoestring Westchester IL17417 Royal Oak Ml17101 Raymom MO17000 N Merrick NY16834 St Louis MD16801 Delray 8th FL16850 Points Bloomfield IA Sterling Hgts Ml Mahomet IL Mt Clemens Ml Columbia MD Boca Rason FL Wilmington MA Brownsville PA Winona MN Norridge IL Norridge IL 210 208 204 202 200 191 Points 2284 2238 2159 Points 2652 2271 Guarter Midget Pylon 177 Std Sailplane2 722 Mod Std Sailpiunes2. 3. 3136 Unlimited Suilpianes2. 4. 7682 2-Meter Sailplaneg5 5768 Novice Helicopter 67 Intermediate Helicopter 7 Eupert Helicopter 77 Scale Helicopter 55 Ootdoor Pree Pliglsg2E6Entrants hA Gas .15 110142 ADa 7 -12 109138 BOgs6.7. 7689 COas6. 6272 D Gus2.2. 3034 PAl Power1.2. 1922 Wakefield Rubber3.2 Mulnihill Rubber18 5478 CoupedHiner11 4. 6176 A-i Towline IFAI onlyl 8. 3854 A-2Towline5.2 HL Glider 25 .12 69107 RocketPower6.2. 2735 AMA Rubber Scale10 749 AMA GasScale5. Peanut Scale Rule No 58113 4 Payload4 -3 2229 Electric Power3 -1 1317 Open 1William Boss DH Mosquito 2Edwin Rhoads Skyraider 3Jeffrey Perez 9-17 CL SPORT SCALE Junior 1Julie Abel Nesmith Cougar 2Robert Anderson Corsair Senior 1Walter Umland Jr Bf 1090 2Matthew Bauer Cessna Skymuster 3Peter Bauer P61 Black Widow Open 1Richard Byron Zero 2Juck Sheeks Piper Comanche 3Edwin Rhouds P47 3Bob Anderson DC-6 5Edward Schwerkolt Spitfire 5Don Holifelder F4F Wildcut INDOOR AMA SCALE Junior 1Walter M Eggert Cougar 2Stef Sanford Lacey M-1 0 3Liz Sanford Lacey M-10 Senior 1Billy Carney J-3 Cub New Hyde Ph NY Cinnaminson NJ Lamed KS Florissant MO Redwood CA New York City NY Norridge IL Norridge IL Omaha NE Indianapolis IN Cinnaminson NJ Redwood City CA Bedford OH Niceville Fl. 5 100 4578 4135 Points 999 726 1446 1339 1332 1676 1589 1586 1886 1579 1579 Points Huntingdon Valley PA 1400 Dallas TX Dallas TX 1225 1155 Jacksonville FL765 84 Model Aviation 2 Susan Brown Lacey M10 Open 1 Don SruIl Sannos-Dumont 14 bis 2 Dan Domina Cub 3 Edward Stoll Corben Super Ace 4 John B Martin Alco Sport 5 Thomas Killough Rumpler Taube 6 William L Baker Found lOOC INDOOR PEANUT SCALE Ianior 1 Mike Gilbert Tujiwind 2 Graham Killough Nesrnith Cougar 3 WaIter M Eggert Pietenpol Air Camper 4 Stef Sanford Lacey M10 5 Karen Brown Lucey M-10 Seniar 1 Benjamin Avala Pike 2 Billy Carney J-3 Cub 3 Glenn Campbell Lacey M10 Open 1 Clarence J Masher Davis DA24 2 Jack McGillivray Vol ksplane 3 Jamm Miller Piper Vagabond 4 Jorpe Lopez Fike Stone Mtn GA705 McLean VA E Windsor NJ Mt Clemens Ml Miami FL Huntsville AL Norman GK Levittown PA Huntsville AL Huntingdon Valley PA Dallas TX Stone Mtn GA Menico City MX Jacksonville FL Elmharst IL San Diego CA Toronto Oct CN Cincinnati GH Mevico City MX 1780 1710 1625 1570 1555 1535 Points 129 120 111 108 1 GD 189 126 88 229 225 208 176 5 Don Srull Druine Turbulent 6 George Meyers Ill Davis DA-2A McLean VA Warminster PA PP OUTDOOR RUBBER SCALE Ianor 1Walter M Eggert Corona Cougar 2Mike Gilbert Nesmith Cougar 3William Schick Monocoupe 4Liz Sanford Lacey M-10 5Melanie Sanford Lacey M-10 Seniar 1Satan Brown Lucey M-10 Open 1Dave Rees Caudron Simoun 2Larry Kruse Bellanca Scout 3George Meyers Ill Siewee Schuckert El 4Robert Clemens Mercury Gosling 5Leon Bennett Moth Minor 6John B Martin Alco Sport 7John Blair Stinson JR Haetingdon Valley PA Levittown PA Fraser MI Dallas TX Dallas TX 155 158 Pointa 1350 1205 1050 1045 965 Stone Mnn GA840 Telford PA Liberal KS Warminster PA Rochester NY New York City NY Miami FL Marshall NC PP OUTDOOR GAS SCALE Junior 1Walter M EggertHuntingdon Valley PA Piper Super Cruiser 2Snef SanfordDallas TX Piper Cruiser 3Mike GilbertLevittown PA Tayiorcraft Senior No official flights 1810 1635 1560 1520 1485 1405 1220 Points 393 285 207 Open 1Harold W Warner Lee Richards 2Robert Clemens Furman Jabira 3Walter Eggert Hermes Moth DH6OG 4Larry Kruse LWF Butterfly 5John Blair Nesmith Cougar PP OUTDOOR PEANUT SCALE Junior 1Mike GilbertLevittown PA Witeman Tailmind 2Graham KilloughHuntsville AL Nesmish Cougar 3Carl LinstrumFe Lauderdale FL Lacey M-10 4Melanie SanfordDallas TX Lacey M-1O 5Stef SanfordDallas TX Lacey M10 Senior 1Beejamie Ayala Pike 2Glenn Campbell BD4 3Myles Coneolly Ill DaytonWright Racer Open 1Jorges Lopez Pike 2George Meyers Ill Davis DA2A 3Bob Whiny Pike 4Dave Rees Corona Cougar 5Robert Clemens Pacific Standard C1 BDon Srull Druine Turbulent 7Roberto Ramires Pike Santa Monica CA Rochester NY Huntingdoe Valley PA Liberal KS Marshall NC Mevico City MX Elwhurst IL Macasses VA Meulco City MX Warmiester PA Lincoln NE Telford PA Rochester NY McLean VA Tialno Pautla MX Hats Radio Control Results RC NOVICE PATTERN JrSrOp 1William SharpKnouville TN 2Bill JericNornhfield OH 3Kirk WickerGainesville VA 4Tom SzymkowskiRiverdale IL 5Peter WillingFairfield GH 6Robert KarpelowitzEnglewood CD 7Edward J HoffmanLakewood OH 8Chip HydeYuma AZ 9Howard 6 KeithHouston TX 10 Daniel SquierKaukauna WI Junior age flier 'Senior age flier RC ADVANCED PATTERN Jr.Sr- Op 1Gary Guile' 2Mike McCoeville 3Robert Akers 4John Fuque 5Albert Ferguson 6Richard Irvine 7Michael Harrison 8Edward Wieslow 9Scott Murray 10 Stacey Mills Senior age flier RC EXPERT PATTERN Jr.Sr.Op 1Marvin F Ingerson 2Thomas Kirk 3Brian Crossley 4Jatew Beneest 5Jamie Strong 6Rick Horn 7Curt Dberg 8Mike Bless 9Lee McDuffee tOEd Carpenter RC MASTERS PATTERN JrSr Op 1 Dave Brown 2 Tony Frackowiak 3 Dean Koger 4 Stephen Rojecki 5 Mark Radcliff 6 Steve Helms 7 Jim Kimbro 8 Donald Lowe 9 Joe Bridi 10 Donald Waltz Jr Frienduwood TX West Chester OH New Albany IN Warner Robbies GA Roscommos MI Mt Prospect IL Hot Springs AR Batavia NY Onnueside CA Charlottesville VA Milwaukee WI Towuon MD St Paul MN Glenview IL Prateville AL Fountain Valley CA Fe Walton Bek FL Riverdele IL Hamilton OH Fairmone WV Cincinnati OH Milford OH Papillion NE Xenia OH Barneeville OH Pensacola FL Visalia CA Dayton OH Harbor City CA Henderson NV RC FORMULA PYLON RACING Jr.SrOp 1 Brian RichmondApopka FL 2 Tom ChristopherLos Aegeles CA 3 Jim MoorheadAtlanta GA Points 5065 5030 5025 5020 4965 4930 4840 4795 4750 4645 Points 5185 5075 4989 4905 4900 4865 4850 4840 4700 2940 Pointa 17940 17590 17570 17250 17245 17215 17015 16420 15930 15805 Points 22700 22470 22265 22120 22095 22090 21300 21765 21410 20540 Points 28 27 27 4Dave PearceGreeesboro NC 5Peter ReedAvon CT 6Phillip BussellDallas TX 7David KeatsTray MI 8Ron SchorrN Hollywood CA 9Robert BrogdonMarietta GA 10Dave ShadelOceanside CA RC QUARTER MIDGET PYLON RACING Jr-SeOp 1Gail JacobsonCollege Park GA 2George ParksAustin TX 3Robert Brogdon JrMarietta GA 4Jimmy BurtelsCordona TN 5Douglas BrueshaberMinneapolis MN 6Richard SteineMinnetonka MN 7Thomas ChristopherLos Angeles CA 8Paul SchattauerDuewoody GA 9John WolffToledo OH 10Wayne YeagerRomulus Ml RC STANDARD SAILPLANES Junior 1Ruth MichaelSeffeer FL Senior 1John GrahamSn Louis MO 2Sam EversenBallwie MO 3James AbleFlorissant MO 4Robert HolmanToledo OH Open 1John WolffToledo OH 2John BrownAnaheim CA 3Kenneth OlsonUniversity City MO 4Leon KiecaidClearwater FL 5William RuthSeff ear FL 6Clay HoweSturgis MI 7Stanley ScheyBrandon FL RC MODIFIED STANDARD SAILPLANES Junior 1Jim Euly IllPottatown PA Senior 1Thomas CroftManchester MO 2John SchafferManlius NY 3Richard SimpsonArnold MO Open 1Francis WailerTheodore AL 2Dennis SteffanuskiJackson Ml 3Don HarrisWesterville OH 4John Huwphreys5 Detroit MI 5Donald GoodwinMedina NY 6Nelson PittStony Point NY 7Michael KozumplikBryan OH 8Mel HolmacToledo OH 9John VennerhoimYellow Sogs OH 10 WaIt HillJackson MI 11 Jatem BohwerColumbus OH 12 Paul WeigandRochester NY RC UNLIMITED SAILPLANES Junior 1 Dan WellsGreenbelt MD 2 Scott ElleneuchStony Point NY 26 26 26 25 25 24 23 Points 16 16 16 15 15 15 13 13 13 13 Points 2899 3231 2171 1858 1566 3093 2987 2978 2933 2847 2765 2623 Points 3341 3427 2297 1763 3183 3142 3128 3084 3030 2894 2838 2818 2812 2790 2760 2667 Points 2716 1302 Senior 1Tony Rogers 2Ken Nelson 3Jeffrey Carr 4Ed Wright Open 1Bob Baugher 2 Philip Harris 3 Gerald Zeigenfuse 4 John Gunsaullus 5 Robert Hunting 6 David Silas 7 Leon Pike 8 Ken Bates 9 Tom Williams 10 Ray Teliczan 11 Joseph Flint 12 William Wegman St Louis MO Santa Ana CA Ridgway PA Tampa FL Waynesboro PA Huntington Bch CA Reading PA St Petersburg FL Minneapolis MN Tequesta FL Lomman NY Saline Ml Irving TX Millstadt IL Dearborn Ml Rochester NY RC 2METER SAILPLANES Junior 1Jim Ealy IllPottetown PA 2Michael RuthSeffeer FL Senior 1Thomas CroftManchester MO 2Ken NelsonSanta Aca CA 3Ed WrightTampa FL Open 1Thomas KilloughHuntsville AL 2Leon KincaidClearwater FL 3David LaachToledo OH 4Gerald ZeigenfuseReading PA 5Kenneth ShamAnn Arbor MI 6Richard PrattCincinnati OH 7Thomas PrattCincinnati OH 8Gordon FisherSatellite 8th FL 9Larry JollySanta Ana CA RC NOVICE HELICOPTER Junior No official flights Senior 1 Scott PattonDayton OH Open 1 Gary SalaArlington TX 2 RickChicElginIL 3 Scott M SlaymanMemphis TN RC INTERMEDIATE HELICOPTER Junior- No official flights Senior No official flights Open 1Douglas LawBaldwinuville NY 2Bill ChengWilmington MA 3Bruce BuchananWinona MN RC EXPERT HELICOPTER Junior No official flights Senior fficial flights Open 1Mike ManMiami FL 2Hubert BitterHoatton TX 3Larry JollySanta Aca CA December 1980 85 654 573 572 564 519 Points 1180 1170 1020 980 890 3710 1170 1020 2880 2960 2080 1950 1830 1686 1440 3156 3024 2984 2884 3547 3481 3471 3436 3413 3345 3338 3314 3234 3229 3203 3195 Points 1022 946 1124 939 866 1340 1321 1279 1261 1172 1168 1164 1112 1080 Pointa 3735 3165 3016 3015 Points 8535 7695 7170 Points 28265 26050 19510 Nuts Control Line Results CL SCALE RACING Junior 1Tire Ong 2Mitchell Cleveland 3Jimmy Ricketts Senior 1Tom Flaker 2William Haghes 3Doag Hinkley Open 1Harold Lambert 2George Cleveland 3Dick Stubblefield 4Victor Garter 5Doug Harris 6Joseph Spanovich CL RAT RACING Junior 1Marc Robe 2Tim Ong 3Mitchell Cleveland Senior 1Ron Esman 2Tom Flaker 3William Hughes Open 1Paul Tote 2Danny Driskell 3Larry Hill 4John Ballard 5Richard Duane 6Bill Lee 7George Cleveland CL SLOW RAT RACING Junior 1Mitchell Cleneland 2Tim Ong 3Jimmy Rickents Senior 1Tom Flake 2Spencer Wallace 3Ron Esman Open 1Ronald Esman 2Doug Harris 3UW Harris 4Dick Stubblefield 5Pete Storrie 6Mike Grub Pinenille LA Keener LA Sioun Fells SD Gainesville TX Bolingbrook IL Pleasant Hill CA Daytona Bch FL Kenner LA Houston TX Livermore CA Bethany DK Gahanna OH Wichita KS Pineville LA Keener LA Houston TX Gainesville TX Bolingbrook IL Nolenuville TN Nashville TN Murfreesboro TN Loulmille KY Oak Ridge TN Missouri City TX Keener LA Keener LA Pineville LA Sioux Falls SD Gainesville TX Kemanee IL Houston TX Houston TX Bethany OK Bethany OK Houston TX Denton TX Sulphur Spgs TX CL NA PROFILE PROTO SPEED Junior 1Ouuy J BarberNorsh Olmutead OH 2David YnaarteBreetwood NY 3Mike ClemDallas TX 4David C BarberNorth Olmstead OH 5Nicholas TagliaferriWickliffle OH Senior 1Dennis YtuarteBreotwood NY 2Andrew SargentRocky River OH 3Druycogt HookeMoantainhome PA Open 1Warms KurthDavenport IA 2Oaay C BarberNorth Olmutead OH 3Don ChandlerRedmond City CA CL PAl SPEED Junior No official flights Senior 1Doug HieckleyPleasant Hill CA Open 1Charles LieberMoorestown NJ 2Sam BurkeCambridge Oct CN 3Randell/Dodge TeatsCanal Fulton OH CL NA SPEED Junior 1 David Ytuarte 2 David C Barber Senior 1 Dennis Ytuarte 2 Oraycogt Hooke Open 1 Al Stegens 2 Warren Kurtb 3 Nicholas Brentesood NY North Olmetead OH Brentesood NY Mountainhome PA Cleveland OH Davenport IA Langhorne PA Min/See 80116 60430 60685 62563 64763 65505 Mm/See 5 4753 53522 7 2500 54250 54332 60785 43556 4 3931 43982 44650 4 5913 50047 50065 Mm/Sec 7 4057 7 5626 84925 5 31 72 120190 DNF 5 2768 5 2843 53683 53867 5 5272 61182 MPH 8855 5495 5079 7311 5581 8582 6704 6374 9784 9617 7252 MPH 13451 16221 14748 13877 MPH 9342 7112 9361 7157 11900 11699 11668 CL SPEED Junior 1 David Hooke Senior 1 William Hughes 2 Doug Hinckley 3 Andrew Sargent Open 1 Lea Suer 2 William Johanson 3 Nicholas Sher CL B SPEED Junior 1 David Hooke Senior 1 William Hughes 2 Doug Hinckley Open 1 Les Suer 2 Wisniewuki Team 3 Randell/Dodge Team 4 Brown Team 5 0 0 Hooke CL D SPEED Open 1 Frank Garzon 2 Len Saer Sr 3 Donald Beneuch CL FORMULA 49 SPEED Senior 1 William Hughes 2 Dennis Ytuarte 3 Doug Hinckley Open 1 Glenn Lee 2 Wisniewski Team 3 Nicholas Sher 4 Thomas Lauernssan 5 Robert Oge CL JET SPEED Junior fficial flights Senior fficial flights Open 1 Charles Bergman 2 Donald Benench 3 Frank Garzon CL PRECISION AEROBATICS Junior 1 Jim McClellan 2 Steven 5 Sielert 3 Chuck Mulidoro Senior 1 David Fitzgerald 2 Dan McClellan 3 Andrew Blank 4 Andy Harisuiadis 5 Jeff Andreson Open 1 Lea McDonald 2 Bob Hats 3 Bill Werwage 4 Robert Baron 5 Terry Fancher 6 Wynn Paul 6 Bob Whitely 8 William Simuns 9 James Casale 10 Dennis Adamisin CL COMBAT Junior 1 Michael Kupinski 2 John Duane 3 William Duane Sena 1 Dan Reedy Mountainhome PA Bolingbrook IL Pleasant Hill CA Rocky River OH Allentown PA Westerville OH Lanthorne PA Mountainhome PA Solingbrook IL Pleasant Hill CA Allentown PA Bellflower CA Canal Poison OH Staten IsI NY Mountainhorte PA Cantral slip NY Allentown PA Copiague NY MPH 13240 12926 12689 7389 16123 14981 14944 MPH 13843 15753 14653 20021 19240 17791 17791 17772 MPH 20540 19970 19223 MPH Bolingbrook IL 14658 Breosmood NY 14628 Pleasant Hill CA 12157 Batavia IL15762 Beliflower CA15339 Lueghorne PA15025 Chicago IL 14963 St Charles IL 14545 MPH Watertown WI18980 Copiague NY18841 Canscal slip NY17532 Burlingame CA Philadelphia PA Meadnille PA San Matno CA Barlingeme CA Verona NJ Pompton Plaice NJ Stockton CA Miami FL Newton NJ Serea OH Santa Monica CA Foster City CA Lexington KY Fountain Vly CA Northvale NJ Patterson NJ Allen Park Ml Points 77275 63550 14450 95566 90600 87034 85667 85533 103500 101975 101 7 25 101525 99575 100075 10075 99800 99550 9935 Rochester Ml Jacksonville FL Jacksonville FL Mechanicsburg PA 2 Tom Fluker 3 Mike Salfanv Open 1 Philip Cartier 2 Deorge Cleveland 3 Mark Smith 4 Jordan Segel 5 Chuck Rudner 6 Peter Ashans 7 Max Mearns 8 Gil Reedy CL PAl COMBAT Junior 1 Michael Willcox Senior 1 Tom Fluker 2 Page Peterson Open 1 Joe McKinzie 2 Dick Stubblefield 3 Robert Burch 4 Richard Lopez 5 Jordan Segal 6 Lou Scavone CL SLOW COMBAT Junior 1John Duane 2Michael Wilicox 3Michael Kupinski Senior 1Tom Fluker 2Dan Reedy 3Robert Henderson Open 1David Owen 2Mack Henry 3Dick Stubblefield 4Paul Smith 5George Cleveland 6Daninl Scott 7Robert Burch 8W R Bodzioch CL PAl TEAM RACING Ir.Sr.Op 1 Phil Shew 2 Walter Perkins 3 Ed Smith Gainesville TX Barneville MN Palmyra PA Keener LA Ft Worth TX Nuns IL Cleveland Hgts OH Inglnwood CA Rock Cave WV Mechanicsburg PA Kinguwood TX Gainesville TX Villa Park IL Smithfield TX Houston TX Chicago IL Duly City CA Niles IL Sterling Hgns Ml Jacksonville FL Kinguwood TX Rochester Ml Gainesville TX Mechunicsburg PA Utica Ml Nashville TN Franklin TN Houston TX Sterling Hgts Ml Keener LA Hubbard OH Chicago IL Palatine IL Min/Sec Albuquerque NM 751 49 Ocala FL 751 73 Bruetford Get CN 99999 CL NAVY CARRIER CLASS Junior 1Neal PrisbigN Ridgeville OH Senior No official flights Open 1David H WallickElyria OH 2William BossNew Hyde Ph NY 3George ConMemphis TN 4Joseph Cservenko8rookpark OH 5Brian SilversmithGarden City NY 6Robert HawkAlbuquerque NM CL NAVY CARRIER CLASS II Junior -No official flights Senior 1Patrick Carey Jr Open 1David H Wallick 2Brian Silversmith 3William Boss 4George Cox 5Daniel Radway 6Glenn Simpson CL PROFILE CARRIER Junior 1 Keith Higley 2 Neal Frisbie Senior 1 Michael Brigga 2 Walter Umland Jr 3 Patrick Carey Jr Open 1 David H Wallick 2 George Con 3 Richard Perry 4 Gary Hull 5 Leroy Cordes 6 Herbert Patrick MD 7 Joseph Cservenko 7 David Engel Glendale NY Ely na OH Garden City NY New Hyde Ph NY Memphis TN Cleveland OH Worcester MA Glenwood IL N Ridgeville OH Euclid OH New York City NY Glendale NY Elyria OH Memphis TN Golduboro NC Lakewood OH Chicago IL Philadelphia PA Brookpark OH Woodridge IL Points 1773 3664 3447 3401 3293 3207 3 160 Points 2837 3558 3496 3A47 3433 3420 3337 Points 1964 1834 2168 1996 1900 2884 2741 2563 2419 2380 2330 2316 2316 Mats Free Flight Results PP NA GAS Junior 1 MikeWineland 2 David Turgeon 3 John 0 Renken 4 Bryan Palmer 5 Bradley Fulmer Senior 1 Barry Zeigenfuse 2 Geoffrey Sass 3 Tad Jones 4 Michael Swans 5 Susan Brown Open 1 Harry Murphy 2 Gilbert Morris 3 Sal Taibi Boulder CO Spring Valley CA Ann Arbor Ml Mishawaka IN Mishuwaka IN Reading PA Frederick MD N Dirested OH Birmingham AL Stone Mtn GA Anderson IN Columbus OH Lakewood CA Seconds 427 340 332 328 320 600 356 345 308 306 925 799 694 4 Rolland Anderson 5 Bill Dunlop 6 William Prensky 7 Rodman Mogle 8 Chris Browehill 9 Ruth Ann Bane 10 William Schlarb 11 Anthony Italians 12 Julius Sirilo 13 George Batiuk Sr 14 R Hansen PP GAS Junior 1 Bryan Fulmer 2 Mike Wineland 3 Bradley Palmer 4 John 0 Renken 5 David Turgeon Senior 1 Billy Carney 2 Eric Langenan 3 CoIls Langwan 4 Tony Mathews Toledo OH Greenshung PA Frederick MD Clinton NY TorontoOnt CN Lyndonville NY South Bend IN Brookfield WI Miami FL Huntsville AL Troy MI Mishawaka IN Boulder CO Mishawaka IN Ann Arbor MI Spring Valley CA Jacksonville FL Annandale NJ Annandale NJ Bramalna Ott CN 680 676 600 586 583 564 556 545 519 459 443 Seconds 334 329 326 310 293 413 410 352 324 5 Geoffrey Sass Open 1 Gilbert Morris 2 Richard Covalt 3 Norman Poll 4 Harry Murphy 5 Brooks Goodnow 6 Al Bissonnette 7 Orval Stewart 5 Rodman Mogin 9 Sal Taibi 10 Chris Browehill 11 Richard Bloomquist 12 Bob Watson 13 Jim OReilly 14 Marcey Martin FFB GAS Junior 1 Bryan Palmer 2 David Willis 3 Bradley Palmer Senior 1 Glenn Anderson 86 Model Aviation Frederick MD Columbus OH Anderson IN Dayton OH Anderson IN Auburn NY Oklahoma City OK Nashville TN Clinton NY Lukewood CA Toronto CN Marshailtown IA Morton Grove IL Wichita KS Oklahoma City OK Mishawaka IN St Louisville OH Mishawaka IN Haughton LA 321 1080 937 898 729 718 704 600 597 593 580 544 480 472 458 Seeandn 310 268 262 573 2Eric LuegmanAnnandale NJ358 3Austin ThomersonColliesnille IL222 Open 1Bill DunlopGreensburg PA830 2Gilbert RobbinsAnderson IN822 3Richard BloomquistMarshuilsown IA810 4Charles MarkosDeerfield IL688 5Willium JenkinsMemphis TN854 6Harry MsrphyAnderson IN596 7Andy GeorgeXenia OH585 8William PrenskyFrederick MD446 8Gilbert MorrisColumbus OH446 10 Anthony ItaliunoBrookfield WI445 11 Fred AndersonHaughton LA360 FF C GAS JaniorSeconds 1Dunid WillisSt Losisnille OH325 2Bradley FulmerMishuwaka IN243 3Bryun FulmerMishawaka IN227 Sealer 1Austin ThomersonColliosnille IL359 2Billy CarneyJacksonville FL295 3Glenn AndersonHuughton LA249 Open 1Dick SmithWorthington OH1200 2Bradley BaneLyndonville NY954 3Richard ComicAnderson IN818 4Danid WinelundBoulder CO810 4Robert GordonToronto Ont CN810 6Jack MarshSouth Bend IN794 7Normue PotiDayton OH705 BEdward RileyNuns IL600 9Wurren WeisenbuchCleveland OH593 10 Andy GeorgeXenia OH581 PP D GAS 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PetersonVilla Park IL269 2Barry ZeigesfasaReading PA265 3Craig DunlopGreensburg PA257 4Curtiss ZinkWoodburs IN208 5Michael SwansBirmingham AL172 Open 1Stan StoyHazeiwood MO408 2William ShailorDetroit MI397 3Joseph MekinaDayton OH376 4Rudy KiulberTroy OH349 5Paul ShailorMt Clemens Mi321 6Stene GeraghtyLos Gatos CA316 7Nicholas PitasHamburg NY307 8Bob WatsonMorton Grove IL275 9Larry WillisSt Louisville OH274 10 Larry SargentBurbank CA271 PP ROCKET POWER Junior 1Karen BrownStone Mtn GA 2Dane LindleyNapervilie IL 3David TurgeonSpring Valley CA Senior 1Danid ReekenAnn Arbor Mi 2Susan BrownStone Mb GA Open 1Orval StewartNashville TN 2Samuel ScheetaTrenton NJ 3Charlie SotichChicago IL 4Paul ShailorMt Clemens Mi BR F WatsonDes Moines IA 6Anthony italianoBrookfieid WI Seconda 200 197 112 21 5 416 352 332 329 327 315 PP PAYLOAD JuniorSeconds 1Glenn HoutenbriskW Palm 8th FL224 2Brian SchuettierLake Worth FL158 3Carl LinstrumFt Lauderdale FL109 Senior 1Susan BrownStone Men GA133 2Druycott HookeMountainhowe PA23 Open 1Bill HaleColumbus OH317 2Fred AndersonHaughton LA295 3Rudy KlulberLakewood OH279 4Curt SanfordDallas TX260 5William BakerNorman OK242 6Gilbert RobbinsAnderson IL240 PP ELECTRIC POWER JuniorSeconda 1Karen BrowsStone Mte GA205 2David BrownStone Mtn GA186 3Liz SanfordDallas TX174 Senior 1Susan BrowsStone Mtn GA89 Open 1William JenkinsMemphis TN401 2Rudy KiulberLakewood OH380 3William BakerNorman OK299 4Peter BrocksNewport News VA187 5Linda BrownStone Mtn GA160 Hats Indoor Results INDOOR AMA STICK JuniorMis/Sec 1Dave LindleyNapervilie IL16092 2Mike ClemDallas TX9135 3Bradley FuiwerMishawaka IN7257 Senior 1Susan BrownStone Mtn GA4528 Open 1Clarence MatherSan Diego CA28298 2Richard HurdcastieBaliwin MO25061 3Dan DominaEast Windsor NJ23342 4William ShuilorDetroit Mi22220 5Edward StoilMt Cinmens Mi21425 INDOOR PAPER STICK JuniorMm/Sec 1 Dave LindleyNapervilie IL14080 2 Mike ClewDallas TX8085 3 Paul LouckaWilloughby OH6546 Senior 1 Billy CurneyJacksonville FL4465 2 Susan BrownStone Mts GA4380 Open 1 R W ObarskiPittsburgh PA17478 2Dan DominaEast Windsor NJ16100 3Daniel BelieftSilver Sprieg MD15588 4Edward StyliMt Clemens MI15158 5Charlie SotichChicago IL14234 INDOOR CABIN JuniorMin/Sec 1Paul LouckaWilloughby OH10000 2Dave LindleyNapemville IL7210 3Bryan PalmerMishawalsa IN4152 Senior lights completed Open 1Larry LouckaWilloughby OH19045 2William ShailorDetroit Ml18548 3Robert GanserPittsburgh PA17294 INDOOR PAl STICK JaniarMin/Sec 1Dave LindleyNapervilie IL22040 2Mike ClewDallas TX11420 3David BrownStone Mtn GA7147 Senior 1Susan BrownStone Men GA9228 Open 1Clarence J MatherSan Diego CA51000 2Richard HardcastieBaliwin MO47361 3Emanuel RadoffLivingston NJ45172 4Dan DominaEast Windsor NJ44045 5William ShailorDetroit Ml42172 INDOOR PENNYPLANE JuniorMin/Sec 1Mike ClewDailasTX9212 2Aaron MarkosDeerfield IL8386 3Michael Van GorderCincinnati OH8308 4John OReillyWichita KS8272 5Paul LouckaWilloughby OH7491 Senior 1Curtiss ZinkWoodburn IN7345 2Susan BrownStone Mtn GA4543 3Draycott HookeMoustainhome PA1105 Open 1Richard HardcastleBaliwin MD11264 2Jim ORelilyWichita KS10328 3Gordon WisniewnElGreendale WI10246 4Larry LouckaWilloughby OH10197 5Ronald GanserPittsburgh PA10065 6Waiter Van GorderCincinnati OH9485 INDOOR EASY B JuniorMm/Sec 1Michael Van GorderCincinnati OH12313 2Mike ClewDallas TX11460 3Carl LinutrumFt Lauderdale FL7020 4Bryan FuiwerMishawuka IN6361 5Bradley FulmerMishuwaka IN5244 Senior 1Susan BrownStone Mtn GA5076 2Billy CarneyJacksonville FL4575 3Druycott HookeMountaishowe PA0552 Open 1Waiter Van GorderCincinnati OH16446 2R W ObarukiPittsburgh PA15580 3Richard HardcustieBaliwin MD15529 4Clarence J MatherSan Diego CA13529 5Ronald GunnerPittsburgh PA13175 INDOOR HANDLAUNCH GLIDER JuniorSeconds 1Bryan PuiwerMishawaka IN847 2Mike ClewDallas TX801 3Bradley PalmerMishawaka IN758 December 1980 87 Indoor HLGJr 4 Edward W Mate B David Targeon Senior 1 Curtiss Zink Cone Evergreen Ph IL Spring Valley CA Woodhurn IN 742I2 Drayeott Hooke 716I3 Jeffrey Carr IOpen 610I1 Stan Stoy Mountainhoene PA426 Ridgeway PA360 Haaelmood MO1228 Rules Proposals lit ormation Summaries new rules proposals conclude issue cycle rules changes 1952-63 rules has reached its first milestone cut off date submission new rules proposals Septemher 1 has paused As con sequence new proposals haye heen receiyed AMA Headquarters have hero numbered distrihuted various Contest Boards No new proposals can accepted now few cross-proposals can accepted vowhot respect very few CL pro posals main hody cross-proposals can accepted offer proposals have survived Contest Boards Initial Vote have heen puhlluhed hereplanned March 1961 issue March 81 issue should reach homes suhscrihers hy Fehtuary 1 approximately General Rules Proposals GEN-82-5Add rules propoealu information no AMA rule book proposes add complete rulemaking process puhlluhed August CN section Model Aelurion pages 9090 AMA rule hook Har ry S Murphy Dukwood IN wants make easier AMA memhers have direct access information necessary participate rulemaking process would become new rule hook section GEN-82-6Replace cuarreen AMA cunoesnano age groupinge proposes replace existing unior/Senior/Open age classifica tions Junior redefined up 18 years age/Senior redefined usage 18 older/ Expert experienced competitors de fined individual event rules hy specialty groups hy contest management addi elon national records would restricted tile Junior Expert classes Paul M Smith Sterling Heights Ml points out present practically no Junior Senior contestuets addition says local contests have events sepa rated age groupsand apparently just meet minimum requirements obtain AAA AAAA sanc tions states chat now no adult beginners group presents details show AMA Nationals using 1979 example no significant sumher Junior Senior entrants trophies cannot awarded hecause lack participation also ohserves present contests heing organized using essentially same principlesname ly Novice/Expert types coetestant classi fication p 4 para 1 5 Scale Rules Proposals SC-g2 18No dummy pilot Scale pro poses delete Section 49210 AMA rule hook Charles N ODonnell Blooming ton IL feels dummy pilot rule ill-advised since Scale model flown specifically required have differ ent parts installedsuch cowl canopy struts etc p 66 para 49210 p 76 para 033 p 78 para 552 50-82-igRenbe Sport Scale clasues proposes no elimleate Expert Sports man classes RC Sport Scale suhstitute two new classes B Class would same existing FAI Sport Scale engine displacement limits single61to multi80-cu maximum weight 132-lhs 6 kilograms Class B would essen tially duplicate existing Sport Scale rules engine displacement limits 125-cu exceptions no-cross-proposals now situation mentioned ahove proposals have submitted hy recognized Advisory Cow mittee Proposals submitted hy groups considered have passed Initial Vote time submittal proposals will identi fied summary lists complete rulemaking procedure puhlished CN section August 1960 issue Model elation heginning page 90 Since proposal suhmittals have now ended summaries begun October issue continued No vember issue can now concluded Can Become Innolned nhe Procese interested modelers encouraged comment rules proposals writing appropriate Contest Board member AMA district names addresses can found Directory listitg CN modeler input Contest Board memhers have hetter decisions can comes time vote various proposals maximum weight singleiS-lbs mul ti20-lbs Richard C Allen Endicore NY states present system difficult administer seldom used cites ad vantages heing reduced expense building increased ease trans porting Class models also helieves under present rules three top winners Nationals will prohahly same top-ranked three models will meet FAI rules will therefore selected US Standoff Scale team World Championships asserts classes could combined smaller contests p 77 para 531 0 SC-82-20Stetic points bonus ecrancis built proposes en award 20% staticpoint bonus components model excluding plans engines fuel sys tems control fittings have made hy modeler Ed McCullough Portland OR wants encourage scratch-building upgrade role builder p 77 adds new subparagraph para 536 SC-82-21Enclude preprogrammed flight neuners proposes prohibit use such RC accessories roll spin buttons etc during flying portion Scale con test Ed McCullough believes contest flight scores should based piloting skill contestant sophistica elon radio gear points nut no present rule addresses aspect p 77 add new subparagraph para 537 SC-82-22Oiscoueage use prefabricated parna proposes disqualify non-re worked prefabricated parts meriving wrokmanship points static judging Ed Mc Collough wants shift static scoring favor modeler builds own parts believes competition should based relative skills modelers kit part manufacturers Outline finish point scoring would also influ enced degree prefabrication present model p 77 para 5546 SC-82-23Takef off complete 10 feet proposes modify RC Scale Flight ludg ing Guide define completion takeoff maneuver being model has attained altitude approximately 10 feet Ralph Weiss Curie Place NY observes maneuvers completion presently left discretion flier instead being subject coosiseent standard pro poses 10 feet standard because same altitude used defining com mencement landing maneuver p 71 para 50422 SC-g2-24Oefine official fliehe pro poses no define terms official flight attempt official flight RC Sport Scale rules Ralph Weiss proposes offi cial flight defined two maneuvers have judgedincluding attempted uncompleted maneuvers yield ing zero points would allow two attempts achieve official flight attempt being charged contestant once clock has started flight Ralph Hurryl Contest Board has its own deadlines meet first vote pro posals must made hy December 1 Under present procedures effec tive date new rules come out current cycle will lanuary 1 1962 However proposal currently being considered change procedures approved new rules would hecome effective until several months after Janu ary 1962 date Writing Comments Rememher send comments AMA district Contest Board mem hernot AMA Headquareersl writing comments please make complete specific possihie youre against proposal say sol Also give short explanation ohject approve proposal Tell have mixed emotions ahout pro posalmaybe like part dont like another part Contest Board mem wants know Ion points out incorporating changes will make RC Sport Scale rules consistent rules CL RC Pattern both AMA FAI FAI Scale p 77 para 537 add two new subparagrapbs 5C-B2-2BHand-launch Rubber Scale proposes allow hand-launch addition ROG Indoor Outdoor Rubber Scale models Bob Willey Lincoln NE wants alleviate difficulty providing suitably smooth debris-free sites ROG launches will also permit use larger flying props need lengthen models landing gear scale-proportions p 80 pura 575no change 5751 through 57 55 SC-B2-26Pesnut length reutriction proposes change existing rule allows Peanut en have either wingspan 13-in length 9-in rear prop Rohert B Meuser Oakland CA points out certain aircraft designs viewed using certain interpreta tions existing rules would allow hugewinged modelsof 25 30 inches wingspanto fly Peanut proposal would restructure wording section 592 change length restriction 9-in ex clusive propellers p 82 para 592 SC-g2-27Profile-type models Peanut proposes amend existing rules allow entry profile-type models Peanut Scale Robert B Meuser states origi nal intent Peanut rules nor ex clude profile-type models participation event wants restore original intent rules next-to-last sentence 582 would deleted new sentence added en end paragraph would prohibit disqualification profile-type models p 81 para 582 SC-B2-2gPrufile-type modeln PP Outdoor Gas proposes restructure wording section 56 AMA rule book allow entry profile-type models Outdoor FE Gas Flying Scale competitions Robert B Meuser states never intent rules exclude profile-type models event wants restore original intent existing rules adding phrase end section 562 would pro hibit disqualification profile-type mod els p 80 para 582 SC-82-29-Profile-type models PP Indoor Outdoor Rubber proposes re structure wording section 57 AMA rule hook no allow entry profiletype models Indoor Outdoor Rubber Plying Scale events Robert B Meuser states never intent rules ex clude profile-type models event wants restore original intent adding phrase end first sentence 572 would prohibit disqualifica tion profile-type models p 80 pura 572 SC-82-30Aasply Unified Scale rules Pea out proposes replace existing lan guage defines eligible prototype Alternate rules Peanut reference 1060 1051 1042 1039 Cro-Proposelu As mentioned earlier very few cross-proposals can accepted now Most cannot accepted yet either case submitted must official Rules Change Proposal Form must have required signatures Cross-proposals can now accepted very few CL proposalssince hate heen submitted hy recognized Advisory Committees identified pro posal summary lists follow other cross-proposals rememher cannot suhmitted until offer puhlishieg proposals have ser viced Contest Board Initial Voteand planned uttil March 1961 issue Model elation will approximate four-week period daring activity can done hefore cross-proposal cutoff date March 1 1961 intend participate cross-proposal effort sure get copies official Rules Change Pro posal Form will need well advance can ohtalned hy writing AMA Headquarters can use copies printed page 93 August 1980 issue ModelAviation paragraph 2 Unified Scale Judging section section 48 Robert B Meuser states present rule too vague other FF Scale events now use section 48 define acceptable model Profile-type mod els would allowed too p 82 para 592 SC-B2-31Clarify Alternate Peanut rules proposes make various changes section 59 delete inappropriate text clean up some sloppy wording Robert B Meuser wants following para 3 delete first three sentences para 4change ability score para 5delete word Section title change first sentence read 9 flights flights offi cial third sentence change should must can may para 6delete second sentence para 7de lete last sentence p 82 para 593 594 595 596 597 5C-82-32Unified Scale Judging rules RC Spurn end Giant Scale proposes make section 482 applicable RC Sport Giant Scale deleting first sentence section 533 substituting section 482 would affect Giant Scale because section 541 refers back section 533 John D Preston Falls Church VA states present rules too vague can did lead admissibility models events clearly violation intent rules case model entered large contest except paint job could recognized being model stated full-scale aircraft another case model entered pro totype never completed flown addition adoption pro posed rule would make model require ments uniform AMA evenesfor powered Scale models p 76 para 533 SC-82-33Consolidate edit Scale rules John de Vries proposes reposition consolidate entire Scale rules section AMA rule hook No rules would changed Duplication redundancy ambi guinies would eliminated information applicable classes Scale model aircraft would covuolidated iv Scale General 47 section pp 66 through 83 para 47 through 60 SC-82-34Diseontinue RC Precision Scale Sailplane proposes delete section 51 AMA rule book Claude McCullough Montezuma IA states event has never achieved appreciable amount popularity should removed rule hook make space popular events p 74 para 51 SC-g2-36Plier initiates Procedure Turn proposes make flier sole source responsibility determining com mence Procedure Turn Straight Flight maneuver Claude McCullough states though present rules give judges option specifying what point flier may begin Procedure Turn judges prefer let flier set distance addition states por 88 Model Aviation 2 Bernard Boehes 3 Charles Markon 4 Rudy Klulber 5 Paul Shailor South Bend IN Deerfield IL Lakemood OH Mt Clemens Ml tion rule seldom ever used believes removal portion rule will reduce possibilities errors disputes p 72 para 50432 80-8238Judges discretion scale-speed scoring proposes delete wording 50429 directs judge award scale-speed realism fixed-weight perctntage tht total Realism score Claude McCullough does want hegin descrihing specific award pcecentages particular situations feels rules now complex enough such matters shuxid left judtement officials p 72 para 5042 9 50-82-37Spore Seale mont fly award proposes add phrase Sport Scale rules Flight Scoring section 5396 would prevent model receiving con test placing award unless hecome air borne Claude McCullough states tent Scale rules has always heen flying part competition notes rules now make clear state ment principle p 77 para 539 add new subparagraph 50-82-38--Standardize RO Sport Giant Seale rules proposes allow Scale Contest Board select either RC Sport Giant Scale static flight scoring roles standard hoth enenex standard ize other operational rules except re lating size models Claude McCullough states present rules minor differences between two events inefficient standpoint contest organization pp 7678 para 53 54 SC-82-38Alner dihedral minhout penalty proposes allow Ff Flying Scale mod els depart scale dihedral accord ance sliding-scale scheme hased whether prototype high- mid- low- multi-wing configuration incur ring scale penalties William F McCombs Dallas TX notes full-scale aircraft have dihedral lack thereof will give FF model scale dihedral sufficient lateral stability fly successfully notes location aircrafts wings high mid low etc also has strong effect total amount dihedral required provide adequate lateral stability Therefore pro poses sliding scale allowable devia tion scale dihedral allowed depend ing design prototype asserts acceptance proposal would result greater variety models being built being entered con tests risk crash-damage models caused modelers trying stick scale dihedral inadequate would diminished Acceptance proposal would require addition description dihedral tolerance band sections applying FF Flying Scale events pp BO 81 82 para 5631 Rubber Flying Scale Judging Guide 58BA 596G SC-82-40-Allom horizontal stabilizer area 20% proposes allow horizontal stabilizer area FF Rubber flying Scale models increased 20% wing area incurring scale penalties pro viding scale shape maintained substantiating area calculations pre sented iv documentation FF Gas Flying Scale models would allowed tail area up 14% William F McCombs notes some full-scale aircraft have very small tail areassome little 6%while others have tail areas 20% wore observes FF models usually cannot made fly satisfactorily tail areas much less 20% believes rule will provide equitable contest rules encourage greater variety models reduce crash damuen risks since modelers will tempting fly models inadequate tail area p 81 judging Guide p 82 para 588A p 83 Peanut Scale Alternate Score Sheet Item H 50-82-41Stringer tisooc replace solid surfaces proposes allow FF Rubber Scale models use tissue stringer con struction model surfaces pro totype metal plywood other solid material surfaces incurring scale penalties William P McCombs claims tbat rubber-powered models severe disad vantage flight scoring due extra weight having toast solid material instead stringer/tissue proposed rule would make contest rules much equitable p 81 judging Guide p 02 para 508A p 83 Peanut Scale Alternate Scorn Sheet section 50-82-42Prop length limit 1/2-wingspan proposes allow rubber-powered mod els use propellers diameter up 1/3 models wingspan allow landing gear lengthened allow 1/8-in prop/ground clearance loss scale points William F McCombs points out full-size aircraft particularly lightplanes have small propellers stubhy landing gear modeler chooses aircraft subject must accept scale deviation penal ties order use propeller will give reasonable flight duration feels proposed rule will make contest rules equitable would encourage greater vari ety models p 80 para 5733 SC-82-43Non-scale airtoil sectiom allomnd proposes allow rubber-powered mod clv use desired non-ondercambered airfoil section unless prototype used undercamber losing scale points William F McCombs points out Rubher Scale models also scored duration full-size aircraft use airfoils re sult model very undesirable air foilexcessive thickness blunt leading edgesfor duration purposes believes proposal would make contest ruins equi table would encourage greater variety models built p 81 judging Guide Item lip 82 para 588A p 83 Peanut Scale Alternate Score Sheet Item 50-82-44 Fly minhoot struts/mires/profober ances proposes allow FF Scale fliers remove wing/tail struts and/or rigging wires other external protuherances except landing gear dummy engines flying purposes incurring scale penal ties William F McCombs mentions suhject items very susceptible crash damage especially Duedoor models also impair duration capabilities Rubber models good duration important contest scoring feels proposal would result morn equitable contest rules would encourage huild itt greater variety models ultimately resulting increased interest fF Scale con tests p 80 para 575-add new subpara graph p 80 para 563add new subpara graph p81 para 583 p 82 para 595 80-82-48--Eliminate duration Robber proposes eliminate duration scoring Rubber events would substitute re quirement model must achieve official flight least 40-sec duration monoplanes 30-sec multi-planes Will iam F McComhs notes great number full-scale aircraft reason design features will permit good-duration scale model tube built gross scale deviationswhich other choice models require believes adoption proposal would result equitable contest rules thereby en couraging greater variety models resulting increase interest FF Scale con tests p 80 delete paragraphs 5784 5755 replace proposed rule para 576 p 81 judging Guidedelete Flight Points Total Points p 81 para 583 586 p 82 Scoring Sheetremove handicaps flight Scum p 82 para 594 595 p 83 Score Sheetdelete Flight Points Total Points 80-82-46Peanut prop limit 5/13-ming span proposes limit maximum diameter Peanut propeller 5/13 wingspan allow lengthening land ing gear allow 1/8-in prop/ground clear ance incurring scale penalties addition structure amphibians other unique types airplanes could al tered accommodate such propeller out scale penalty William F McCombs totes mavy full-scale airplanes particularly lightplanes have short propellers stubby landing gearmaking poor subjects Peanut Scale models unless builder willing accept large scale-deviation penal ties claims adoption proposal would encourage greater diversity models would increase interest Ff Scale/Pea nut contests p 82 para 588A p 83 Score SheetItem 80-82-47Single prop multi-engine Rob ber proposes allow FF Rubber Scale models multi-engine configuration flown single propeller installed nose fuselage No other flying pro pellers would permitted No scale penalty would incurred structural changes nose sectionsuch separate noseblock arrangementwhich would necessary use arrangemunt Landing gear could extended length necessary allow 1/8-in prop/ground clearance flight propeller would limited diameter maximum 1/3 0f modnis wingspan flight prop would installed after static judging William F McComhs states FF Scale Rubber mdoels multi-engine aircraft just competitive single-engine types respect flight duration adoption proposal would make contest rules equitable encourage greater vari ety models promote interest FF Scale contests p 81 judging Guide p 82 para 588A 80-8248Engine Ounteol option CL proposes establish Engine Control option both CL Sport Precision Scale Smooth proportional use engine control would required during flightreduce power after takeoff etcand taxi ma neuver Maximum points would given engine shutoff after taxi No points would given engine still running after model landed came stop Pre cision Scale would award 020 points Sport Scale would award 010 points Mike Gretz Montezuma IA contends under present rules virtually impossible models civilian types aircraft fill out full flight plan maximum num ber options allowed votes adop tion proposal would also bring rules Precision Sport agreement respect scoring engine cutoff lieves its adoption would also reduce present confusion whether allow use option under Sport Scale rule 53112 believes adoption would make flight scoring potential types scale models equitable p 79 para SS8 80-82-48Contest Procedure CL Sport Scale proposes clarify update CL Sport Scale rules respect num ber official flights allowedthree attempts make two official flights would accomplished renumbering para graphs 5311 5312 5313 5314 adding new paragraph 5311it would entire paragraph 556 CL Precision Scale rules addition title 537 would changed Flight RC Con test Procedures Mike Grerz wants update rule hook meets intent rulemakers also agrees con test practices almost universally used p 77 para 537 p 70 para 5311 53t2 5313 5314 80-82-50Maximum total engine displace ment 125 no in CL Precision Scale proposes limit total engine dis placement CL Precision Scale 125 ca allow use size electric motor Mike Gretz notes present roles apparently through oversight set total displacement limit engines multi-engine CL Precision Scale model believes present availability popularity big engines RC Giant Scale someone might try big CL model multi-125 to- engineswhich perceives could very dangerous situation safety standpoint p 79 para 553 80-82-51Restrict aerobatics CL Sport Scale proposes delete words Aerobatics paragraph 53112 AMA rule hook Mike Gretz believes exotic CL Aerobatics ma neunerslike overhead eights cloverleaf hourglassdo belong Scale contest proposal would limit choice ma neuvern found AMA FAI Scale rules (p78 para 53112 80-82-52RO Scale flight presentation 80 degrees elevation proposes change present preseneatiou-elevation limit RC Scale 45 degrees 60 degrees Russell Knetzger Shorewood WI nones RC Pattern maneuvers have used 60-degree elevation limitation years contests use same judges both Scale Patternmeaning should additional hardship udges use greater elevation p 70 para 5022 80-82-52RC Scale maneuver 60/40 split realism vesos perfection proposes add guidelines judges score maneuvers RC Scale may wellperformed realistic proposal suggests 60% maneuver score given perfection maneuver 40% score given flight realism maneuver Russell Knetzger feels present rules silent respect judging scale realism maneuver glees example well-performed yet onrealistic maneuver too fast too round too Dx etc Award 6 points perfection 0 points realism total 6 points Another maneuver well-placed very scale-like Award 4 points per fection 5 points realism total 9 points p 70 para 5023 80-82-54l-lalf-poiot scoring maneuvers proposes amend RC Scale Flight judging Guide such maneuvers can awarded half-point scores instead being rounded-off downward next whole number Russell Knetzger would like see judges guidelines compatible Pattern practices avoid confusion since two events often flown same contests using same judges p 70 para 504 80-82-58-Judge RO Scale optines 1/3-1/31/2 proposes amend RC Scale Plight judging Guide provide guidelines judging scale operations specifically 1/3 score positioning good viewing 1/3 scale realism 1/3 quality function Russell Knetzger believes judge should have written guidelines help him reach decision scoring such functions bomb drop retracts spraying etc p 70 para 504 80-82-56-Score Complicated Gear Opera tion RC Sport Scale proposes amend RC Scale Flight judging Guide deleting sentence Sport - should nor expected model. complicated gear cycling operation Russell Knetzger lieves Sport Scale model builder has done good job copying complicated type geor operation should receive appropriately higher score p 70 para 504 12 80-82-87Scale takeoff defined some Pattarn proposes Amend RC Scale Flight lodging Guide definition Takeoff maneuver always same definition RC Pattern Takeoff given AMA RC Pattern judges Guide section E Takeoff p 47 Russell Knetager watts Scale maneuver go same Pattern because two events commonly run together same contests p 71 para 50422 50-82-56-Use PAl Figure Eight pro poses substitute FAI Figure Eight ma neuver certain modifications present Figure Eight maneuver proposal quite similar SC-82-4 SC-82-1 1 SC82-17 differs defines entry being parallel flight line no specifi cation upwind downwind starts turn exactly center judges modifies FAI definitions deleting term greerhead deleting Note Russell Knetager states AMA Figure Eight too hard judge contests now using FAI maneuver p 45 para E Horizontal Eight 80-82-88-Move Fly-Pant further out proposes umend RC Scale Flight judg ing Guide Fly-Past maneuver moved farther away flight line spectators Its flight path would parallel flight line Rumell Knetager states present requirement fly down cen ter line runway represents safety hazard some local contests now rou tinely move maneuver out bit p 72 para 50424 80-82-80Standardize landing height entry proposes two things Define landing entry point being same height used define end Takeoff maneuver tie height used define end Pattern takeoff maneu ver RC Scale Flight judging Guide would amended define beginning Landing maneuver same value used AMA RC Pattern judges Guide section E Takeoff p 47 Russell Knetzger wants no standardize heights judges aid since claims two events often flown same contest judged same judges p 72 para 50426 SC-82-61Spot landing optional Precision proposes make Spot Landing ma neuver optional event contest does provide spot scoring Ante thee maneuver could substituted allowed contest officials Russell Kneezeer ob serves Precision Scale remain ing AMA RC event left spot landing requirement contest manage ment doen choose lay out spot December 1980 89 SC-82-61 Coot other events rules should provide alternative p 72 para 50427 SC-82-62Mona flight penis Straight Flight Out/Back proposes amend RC Scale Flight judging Guide order move flight path Straight Flight Out Straight Flight Back off center run way further away flight line spectators specify 300-ft length flight centered judges Russell Knetzger wants move flight path further out safety measure p 72 paras 50432 50435 SC-82-63Craftwnanship point lose use kit parts Pracision proposes amend Utified Scale Judging section specify maximum penaley10%which may imposed tight categories use preformed parts decals Russell Knetzgtr wants judges have some form unified guideline downgrading models presence items made hy builder I-In feels some limitations modeler uses some preformed parts decals might automatically Ott rut ting p 67 pare 4544 SC-62-64 Scoring kit parts Sport Scale proposes set guideline judges respect downgrading craftmanship scores use nf kit preformed parts proposed maximum deduction six points Russell Knetzger wants see stand ardized guideline hard judge cant hiast modeler out chances competi tiveness totes no present guidelines such deductions p 77 para 5346 SC-82-65 Eliminate Sport Scala classes proposes delete section 5310 AMA rule book thereby eliminating Expert Sportsman Sport Scale classes leaving untitled class Buddy Irwin Albuquerque NM states present two-class system too complicated too costlya contest would require least six trophies wonid require too much hook keeping I-It points out cant legislate winners everyone has start bottom p 77 para 5310 SC-5266---Split Sport Scala scores 60/40f lyl static proposes limit static points 80 points average-of-two-best-flightscores 120 points would occur re vising section 5313 AMA rule book Ted White Bedford TX wants empha size flying aspect Sport Scale p 78 para 5313 SC-g267No slow cruise Fly-Past proposes delete reference slow cruise spend merely use 1978-79 rules fast slow Dan Parsons Al buquerque NM wants leave choice Fly-Past speed up pilot further states full-scale world no such term slow cruise would return section 30424 wording used 1978-79 rule book its section 4694 p 72 para 50424 SC-62-68Eliminate Flap option Sport Scale proposes amend sec 3381 deleting word flaps Dan Parsons wants emphasize fifing 0 Sport Scale notes flap operation demonstration difficult see model air p 77 para 5381 SC-82-6g Eliminate non-built parts list Sport Scale proposes delete section 5346 AMA rule book sec tion requires builder Sport Scale model provide list parts did make himself Buddy Irwin states contestants will nof comply rule unenforceable p 77 para 3346 SC-62-70 Fewer details Sport Scale Tbis proposes replace section 5353 equivalent section 1978-79 rule book section 4863 p 62 would have effect reducing number external model details will scored static judging Dan Parsons claims Sport Scale rapidly turning AMA Scaleand wants reverse trend event will revert back its original intent being Standoff Scale p 77 para 5353 SC-82-71Add Prone Tad/Pinto Tasi Hangar AC Sport Scale Flight Plan proposes make present options Proto Taxi Pinto Taxi Hangar part RC Flight Pluol thus would become ob ligatory maneuvers addition Contest Director determine runway wind conditions make maneuvers un suitable two additional options would allowed added Flight Plan contestant could earn 120 flight points see RC-82-66 Ted White wants no empha size realism Sport Scale fifing notes real airplanes taxi flights carried out p 77 para 538 53 82 SC-82-72 Reduce Sport Scale static points proposes reduce Static Scoring points following values Accuracy Outline30 Craftsmanship25 Finish Color Markings25 Ted White wants crease emphasis flying RC Sport Scale proposal complements SC-82-66 SC-82-7t p 77 para 536 SC-82-73 Remote Figure Eight AC Flight Plan Sport Scale proposes remove Figure Eight obligatory maneuver Sport Scale Flight Plan replace Option Ted White contends maneuver dangerous because forces modeler fly too far out too low thereby endangering model p 77 para 538 item 2 SC-g2-74Make Touch Go option proposes have Touch Go ma neuver RC Sport Scale equivalent option instead equinalent two options present Dan Parsons claims actuality maneuver should judged such also believes reducing no one-option maneuver might increase its popularity p 77 para 53 83 Note RC Scale modelers invited review proposal ltC-g2-B under Radio Control Pro posals November issue page 97 presented new Scale Pylon Racing event utilizing static scoring rules Sport Scale As written steps being taken resolve whether proposal properly should handled Scale Contest Board Radio Control Contest Board Radio Control Ruin Proposals RC-B2-7Fbergless propellers Quarter Midget Pylon proposes allow use fiberglass propellers Quarter Midget Py lon Racing Vance H Sutton Poughkeepsie NY claims fiberglass props would cheaper use since dont break easily addition use would make ex perimentation various prop sizrs easier accomplish since would last longer cites fact type propeller now being safely used CL Scale Racing engines similar power rpm used Quarter Midget p 53 para 416 RC-828 Use 35 cc engines Quarter Midg en proposes change maximum allowable engine displacement Quarter Midget Pylon Racing 35 cc exist itt 25 cc James F Gager Fort Wayne IN points out now competi tive 25 cc engine marketand now-and-then basis observes least four suitable 35 cc engines now readily available thanks popularity RC car racing p 53 para 4141 RC-g2-9 Use engine shutoff Quarter Midg Tbis proposes liberalize carburetor rule Quarter Midget Pylon Racing existing rule would changed allow use fuel cutoff provided could done RC model upright position simple venturi coeld used place RC carburetor james F Gager states present rule being ignored fliers since use secondary re mote needle valve systems RC carburetors now being used fuel shutoff mechanisms anyway p 33 para 4145 RC-8210--Allow engine modifications Quarter Midget proposes eliminate existing role prohibits engine re work/modification Quarter Midget Pylon Racing Section 4146 would changed allow engine modifications did alter engine displacement James F Gager notes parts substitution already hap pening accepted fact life com petitive racing observes some engine reworksuch rechroming sleevesis now being done driven shortage mansfacturer replacement parts p 53 para 4 146 AC-82-11Oefine attempt official flight AC Sport Aerobatics proposes define attempt official flight limit contestant two attempts make official flight An attempt would charged contestant once clock started flight Ralph Weiss Cane Place NY notes since rules now refer official flight becomes necessary specify number attempts available contestant notes approval proposal would make RC Sport Aerobatic rules consistent witb CL RC Pattern both AMA FAI FAI Scale p 48 para 3911 RC-82-12Prewurized fuel systems IhA Pylon Racing Tbis proposes allow pres surized fuel systems using either engine crank case pressure pen-bladder-type fuel tanks used i4A Pylon Racing Use avail able pressure backylates would also al lowed John Kilsdook Nortbville Ml em phasizes pressnre fuel systems nor increase performance engine main virtue provide very consist ent engine runsa problem very prevalent AAsespecially novice fliers p 55 para 43323 RC-52-13Mie 26 cc 35 cc engines Quarter Midget proposal broader scope RC-82-8 proposes allow 35 cc engines combined increase wing area required 375 sq minimum weight three pounds John Kils donk wants allow plentiful 35 cc engines Quarter Midget recogeizes increased performance compared 25 cc engines requires changes model specifications order drive out existing 25 cc models observes existing available fiberglass fuselages racer kits could easily modi fied accept new larger wing new minimum weight will large ly attained because larger heavier engines new larger heavier wing emphasizes intent proposal nor create ne v class replace existing event intended allow competitor have choice engine/plane combinations can flown competi tively same event p 53 paras 4141 4110 4111 RC-62-14Separate Open event RC Sport Aeeohatics proposes create new Open class RC Sport Aerobatics ac commodates both monoplanes biplanes replicas aerobatic aircraft known capable aerobatic compe tition within box Model weight engine limits would same RC Giant Scale Flight maneuvers would continuous-flow type used International Aerobatic Competition contests Tourna ment Champions C Glenn Carter Wal nut Creek CA hopes increase appeal type RC competition providing event will accommodate models previously ineligible p 48 paras 394 3941 3943 39131 RC-8215Separate Scores free-style ma neusees AC Sport Aerobatics pro poses score five free-style ma neuuers Biplane event separately scale 0-10 require five maneuvers Sportsman also maneuvers selected list applicable class entered C Glenn Carter wants align classes require same number free-style maneu vers giving full credit difficult continuous flow free-style der simplify judging five maneuvers would have drawn published list class being entered pp 48 49 paras 3933 395 3965 3992 39152 39153 3916 39173 39175 39176 391 77 391 79 391 82 391 83 391 87 RC-6216No Pre-Prlonice gear down & no pipes Novice proposes delete existing Pre-Novice class Pattern require Novice-class aircraft fly gear down also prohibit use tuned-pipe exhaust systems Novice-class aircraft Rob ert C Noll Vestal NY believes five classes Pattern too since Pre-Novice included contests should dropped AMA rule book wants simplify Novice help newcomers break sport RC pp 39 40 paras 38441 387 3882 38121 3814 38143J AC-S2-17No mandatory progression Espeet Masters proposes make advancement flier Expert Masters class RC Pattern strictiy voluntary mat tee Robert C Null expresses opinion majority Pattern fliers will never achieve level skill required compete against top Masters contestants should allowed remain active Expert becoming involved demanding time travel required become competitive Mas ters flier Once declaring himself Master flier could revert Expert except outlined section 38812 p 39 para 38 82 RC-52-1BThis number associated active proposal RC-62-lgRaise Reneese Double lmmelmann K-factor 2 3 proposes crease K-factor RC Pattern Re verse Immelmant maneuver two three Russell Knetzger states experience maneuver seems indicate difficulty underrated pp 40 41 section 3819 item Reverse Double melmant RC-g2-20Define center points Pattern roll maneuvers proposes definite descrip tions center points following Pattern maneuvers Four-Point Roll EightPoint Roll Three Horizontal Rolls Slow Roll AMA RC Pattern Judges Guide would revised section E description maneuvers would reflect following definitions Four- Eight-Point RollsCenter middle inverted flight Three Horizontal RollsCenter inverted portion second roll Slow Rollsame Four/Eight-Point Rolls Russell Knetzger states existing maneuver descriptions allow consensus center poives maneuvers reached proposed descriptions will easy parties interpret correctly pp 45-47 items indicated RC-62-21 number vot associated active proposal RC-82-22 number associated active proposal AC-B2-23Maneuner downgrade guidelines Pattern proposes add new sec tion AMA RC Pattern Judges Guide wherein suggested downgrades will given Stall Turn top-overt yaw wrong direction number Loops Axial Rolls wrong too few too maneuvers being off-center suggested values downgrades include Stall Turn flops3-4 points Novice 2-3 points other classes Stall Turn wrong-yaw1A-2A depending upon quality turn Loops/Rolls num ber pff ho i-/ 13-4 points pff thatzero score maneuvers off-center deduct two points quarter total maneuvers length offset Russell Knetzger believes standardized set suggested guidelines needed area cover some very troublesome judging situations p 45 AMA RC Pattern Judges Guide section Dafter mandatory zeroes section add new section RC-g2-24Rmtore straight/level flight end Pattern maneuners proposes add requirement St ft straight level flight start/end AMA Pattern maneuvers AMA RC Pattern judges Guide would revised implement proposal Russell Knereger believes requirement straight level flight has inadvertantly omitted new rule bookit has previous editions AMA rule hook claims level flight segments help judges determine models heading altitude provides fit ting start end maneuver would keep AMA pattern line FAI pattern p 45 section Eadd new paragraph RC-52-25Renise Pattern clam-patterns create short list patterns proposes create short list patterns use contests contest management de sires drop maneuvers interests speeding things up Russell Knetzger has re vised patterns using principle everincreasing difficulty has suggested maneuvers should dropped create short lists' claims short lists quite common local contests proposal made encourage greater uni formity proposed revised patterns maneuvers dropped form short list indicated asterisks pre sented accompanying Table 1 pp 40 90 Model Aviation 41 paras 3814 3815 3816 3817 3818 3819 Table 1 New Class Patterns & Short Lists 16 Novice Pattern Menauvers Note RC82 31 proposes change class nanse Sportsman 1 Takeoff U note Al 2 Stall Torn U 3 Immelmuen Torn U 43 Inside Loops U S Straight Inverted Flight DI 6 1 Reverse Outside Loop U 7 3 Horizontal Rolls ID 8 Reverse Cuban Eight U note RI 9 Cobra Roll DI note 81 10 Landing U 17 Advanced Pattern Maneuvers 1 Takeoff U 2 Figure M U note B 3 Cuban Eight ID 4 Double Immelmane U 5 Four-Point Roll Dl 6 3 Reverse Outside Loopt U 7 Slow Roll DI 8 3 Inside Loops U 9 3 Horizontal Rolls Dl 103-Turn Spin IUI 11 Landing lul 18 Expert Pattern Maneuvers 1 Takeoff U 2 Figure M V Rolls U 3 Cuban Eight DI Double Immelmane 01 5 Slow Roll Dl 6 3 Reverse Outside Loops UI 7 4Point Roll DI 5 1 Square Loop U note CI 5 8-Point Roll DI 10 Top Hat 101 11 3 Horizontal Rolls Dl 12 Landing lul 191 Alternate Masters Pattern Maneuvers Note use contests preselec ted list Masters maneuvers detired 13 Reverse Outside Loops 101 K3 2 Slow Roll ID K3 3 Figure M Rolls lul KS 4 4-point Roll Dl K4 5 Reverse Double Immelmuen UI K2 tote DI 68-Point Roll Dl K4 7 Triangle Rolling Loop U K4 8 Reverse Knife Edge Dl K4 9 Reverse Top Hat 101 K4 10 Reverse Point Roll DI K4 11 Square Loop V Rolls 101 K5 12 Two Opposite Rolls Dl K3 Note long list has K-total 45 takeoff landing scored Notes Indicated maneuver deleted create short list' A The following maneuvers have de leted proposall Straight Flight Out Procedure Turn Straight Flight Back B New additions pattern proposal C New maneuver proposed RC-g241 O Revision K no 3 proposed RC-82-19 UI Upwind Dl Downwind RC-82-26--Mandstory maneuver calls end sdd 50 ft seal flight end maneuver proposes ta two things First require flier helper judges permission call out maneuver prior its initia tion after its completion second require 50ft straight level flight entry termination Pattern maneuver Downgrades would given failure comply Russell Knetzger states call out vital contests multiple flight lines use help judges sort out right model believes callout skill pilot should master need straight level flight same given RC-fl2-24 p 40 para 35148 RC8227Landins always scored Pattern proposes add statement AMA rule hook would assure land ing done out flightplan sequence would always scored would auto matically receive zero score Russell Knetz ger states some Pattern judges believe unscheduled landingcaused flameout other unexpected occurrence must automatically receive zero score cause performed sequence listed flight plan because maneuvers omitted because forseen circumstances believes landing must always scored like takeoff inevitable consequence flight flier should receive best possible treatment already bad situ ation p 40 para 35142 RC82-28--Jodge tells flier flight plan devi anion proposes permit Pattern judge inform flier has omitted maneu ver has performed maneuver out se quence Russell Knetzger believes proposal will benefit both fliers judges would keep judges having guess what coming next would help keep flier making similar errors same flight p 40 para 381 42 RC-8229 K-factors Delete Expert make optional local Masters contests proposes two things First com pletely delete K-factors fram Expert Pattern second delete K-factors fuhofafion Masters scores local coetests except Masters Tournament similar qualifiers flights Russell Knetzger claims K-fac toes tremendous headache contest ficials local contests great source error score tabulation process doubts proposal would change outcome contests p 40 pars 3812 RC-82-30Delege limits Pattern flight time proposes eliminate time lim its flight portion Pattern keep ing engine-starting time limit Russell Kneezger notes since pass model front judges must ma neuver flight time-limit barrassment flier claims complete Ex pert pattern can flown presently-al lowed 10-mit time-slot engine starts bitch p 40 para 3811 RC-82-31Change Pattern Classes Pre-Novice/ Novice no Novice/Sportsman proposes change names two Pattern class es Pre-Novice Novice Nov ice fportsman Russell Knetzger claims nante Pre-Novice awkward Novice demeaning fliers home field since frequently club instructors usually better weekend sport fliers p 39 para 387 RC-82-32 Landing takeoff direction con trolled contest officials proposes give authority set direction Pat tern takeoffs landings contest ficials now option flier Russell Knetzger claims present sys tem allowing fliers choose direc tion takeoff landing results chaotic dangerous field conditions Plane handlers fail look proper direction departing arriving models p 40 para 38141 RC-82-33Pattern model dry weight limit 0f 11 lbs proposes set dry no-fuel weight Pattern models maximum 11 lbs Russell Knetzger wants AMA weight limit agree FAI weight limit AMA weight limit now includes fuel weight p 39 para 3842 RC-82-34Cobra Roll additional downgrade proposes add additional downgrade existing list AMA RC Pattern udges Guide Cobra Roll maneuver Rolls same relative position 45 de gree paths Russell Knetzger believes minor improvement will help both pilots judges p 45 item E Cobra Roll RC-82-35Cuban Eight downgrade clarifica tiOn proposes replace existing No 4 downgrade Cuban Eight maneuver Pattern following 4 Rolls centered 45-degree descents other Russell Knetager states purpose proposal clarify pi lot may use 45-degree des cent make rolls lung centers descent p 45 para E Cuban Eight item 4 RC-g2-36Double lmmelmann Change onesecond rule proposes modify description Double Immelmant ma neuver AMA RC Pattern udges Guide sn straight level portion held no less second Down grade No 4 changed read Model pauses less second before half outside loop Russell Knetzger claims will allow individualism flier will allow graceful maneuver p 45 para E Double Immelmuon RC-g2-37Eight-Point Roll Remove time limits proposes remove 4-h-sec limits 5-sec goal descrip tion Eight-Feint Roll AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide Russell Knetzger wants allow fliers perform graceful ma neuvers p 45 para E Eight-Point Roll RC-82-38Four-Point Roll Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits 5-sec goal descrip tion Four-Point Roll AMA RC Pattern judges Guide Russell Knetzger wants fliers allowed make graceful maneuvers p 45 pars E Four-Point Roll RC-8239Landing Revise description proposes make Landing definition AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide read follows model flares smoothly touch ground within 15 meters about 48 ftj either side judges landing first main rotating tail nosewheel no bouncing changes headlog Landing maneuver will start sin meters 1915 ft runway maneuver will considered complete . Downgrade 6 would changed read Model lands out side 30-meter zone Downgrade 8 would changed read Model does rotate main wheels Russell Knetzger claims describes better landing ter minology aviation-based judge pate pilot control sooner instead last-minute dodging around p 46 pars E Landing RC-g2-4f3--One Reverse Outside Loop Change second role proposes modify Reverse Outside Loop ma neuver same manner given RC-8236 except Downgrade S would affected Russell Knetzger wants allow flier individualism p 46 para E Reverse Outside Loop RC-g241New meneuver Sqoare Loop proposes add new maneuver RC Pattern proposed inclusion Expert class pattern RC-8225 maneurer would defined AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide follows Square Loop Model pulls op executes square loop model should rotate sharply corsets straight paths should least 20 meters 6514 ft long Down grades 1 Loop square 2 Sides square same size 3 Changes heading 4 Wings level Russell Knetzger believes addition maneuver Expert class pattern would good preparation Mat ters-class maneuvers p 46 para Eadd new paragraph RCB242ReveeseDoubleImmelmano Change second rule proposes modify Reverse Double Immelmane ma neuver same manner given RC-82 36 eweept Downgrade 3 would affect ed Russell Keetzger believes will add potential gracefulness maneuver p 46 pata E Reverse Double Immelmano RC-82-43 Reverse Knife Edge Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits 5-sec goalsimilar RC-8238 Russell Knetager wants allow graceful maneuvers p 46 para E Reverse Knife Edge RC-g244Reeerse Point Roll Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits S-sec goalsimilar RC-8238 Russell Knegzger wants allow graceful maneuvers p 46 para E Reverse Point Roll RC-g2-45Slow Roll Make minimum time limit 5 sec proposes change time limit Slow Roll approximately 5 sec minimum S sec 4-6-sec lim its Downgrade S would deleted Russell Knetzger says present 6-sec maxi mum time limit discourages some really gor geous slow slow rolls p 46 para E Slow Roll RC-g246--Stall Turn Revise definition proposes clean up definition maneuver helps prevent being wingoner instead stall turn revised definition iv AMA RC Pattern ludges Guide would read follows Stall Turn model starts straight level flight noses up vertical position stalls yaws tightly through 180 degrees . Russell Knetzger wants clarify things p 46 para E Stall Tom RC-9247Straight Plight Out land Back Revise flight path proposes mont flight path maneuvers farther away flight line spectators AMA RC Pattern ludges Gulde would re vised read follows Straight Flight Out model must brought exactly parallel flight line flown heading absolutely straight level path distance approximately 100 meters 300 ft centered judges . Delete Down grade 1 Revise Downgrade 5 read Gal lops yaw roll pitch Russell Knetager believes present flight path too close safety pp 46 47 para E Straight Flight Out RC-82-48Steaighg Inverted Plight Match PAl proposes remove 3-5-sec time limits maneuver 4-sec minimom deleting Downgrade 4 Russell Knetager notes FAI does lim width maneuver AMA shouldnt either except 60-degree frame p 47 pars E Straight Inverted Flight RC-6249Tekeoff Describe better maneu ver proposes revise AMA RC Pat tern lodges Guide redefining Takeoff maneuver read follows Takeoff model must stand still runway engine running being held accelerate smoothly toward flying speed rotate onto main wheels lift off very gently runway climb gradual angle takeoff ran should straight take off complete model has made turn approximately 60 degrees above anal titude least 6 meters about 20 ft Downgrades 1 Model dons stand still released fails en gain speed smooth ly 3 Model fails rotate onto main wheels jumps ground Russell Knetzger feels higher altitude completion gives things judge rest proposal describes better maneuver p 47 para E Takeoff RC-8250Thres Horleontal Rolls Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6sec limits 5-sec goalsimilar RC 82-38 Russell Knetager says will make maneuver match FAI maneuver allow flier flexibility will allow graceful maneuvers p 47 para E Three Horizontal Rolls RC82-51Three Inside Loops Add down grade proposes add downgrade maneuver definition AMA RC Pat tern judges Guide would read 5 Exit same altitude heading entry Rus sell Knetzger feels revision would helpful beginning fliers Pattern Nov ice class p 47 para E Three Inside Loops RC-8282Three Reverse Inside Loops Change second role proposes modify Three Reverse Inside Loops ma nesver same manner given RC-8236 except no Downgrades affected Russell Knetzger wants provide flier opportunity make graceful maneuver p 47 para E Three Reverse side Loops RC-g2-53--Three Reverse Outside Loops Change second rule proposes change similar RC-82-52 see RC-8236 Russell Knetzger wants allow graceful maneuvers p 47 para E Three Reverse Out side Loops RC-82-84Top Hat Stovepipe proposes redefine Top Hat maneuver description AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide following manner Top Hat Model es polls over inverted flight distance equal vertical climb pulls down ell Knetzger believes rules intended call maneuver des cribed present definition adequate produce desired maneu ver p 47 pars E Top Hat RC-83-55Traffic Pattern Revise descrip tion proposes revise description maneuver found AMA RC Pat tern adges Guide read follows Traf fic Pattern maneuver commenced model flying wind parallel flight line judges turn away flight line 90 degrees d turn maneuver finished 6 meters 20 ft altitude uit may right contestant wishes Russell Knetzger states eliminates discussion left right fortes maneuver away flight line safety consideration blends Landing revision RC 82-39 p 47 para E Traffic Pattern RC-82-56---Triangle Rolling Loop Correct ap parent misprint proposes revise description mancover found AMA RC Pattern ludges Guide follow ing manner Triangle Rolling Loop Model pulls up 45 degree climb holds atti tude no less second ell Knetager believes present wording misprint p 47 para E Triangle Rolling Loop RC-82-57Two Rolls Opposite Directions Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits 5-sec goalsimilar RC-82-38 Rumeli Knetager believes time restraints really necessary p 47 para E Two Rolls Opposite Direc tions RC82-58---Pree passeer Novice Mas ters Clarification proposes revise cer tain wording Flight Pattern paragraph RC Pattern section AMA rule book wording question begins second sentence pars 3814 time model passes - maneuver being performed proposal December 1980 91 RC-82-58 Coot changed read time model passes ding case maxi mum two passes may made maneuver being performed Walter E Damuck Jr Waterbury CT points uut present rule allowing pass places severe hardship Novice Master class fliers because would force Novice land downwind Master class flier has two dilemmas choose can either make downwind landing can com mence first maneuver first down wind pass immediately after takeoff Walter states second alternative Mas ter isa safety hazard since would allow flier check trim see retract gear hung apa condition could result quick depletion airborne bat tery pack possibly leading out-of-con trol crash p 40 para 3814 RC-82-69Adopt PAl RC Aerobatics place AMA RC Pattern Thin proposes throw out Section 38 AMA rule book re placing FAI RC Aerobatics f3A Novice class has added Novice class fliers would fly pattern consist ing 10 maneuvers having total K-factor score 250 points selected con testant FAI pattern Ted White Bedford TX claims AMA Pattern con tests have become too expensive too compli cated too time-consumingdue multiplicity classesto really meaning ful competitions pp 39-47 para 38 Control Line Rules Proposals Note Proposals marked n- open cross-proposal activity mined lately CL-82-7 Navy Carrier class changes pro poses three things First combine Class Class II scale event second change Class non-scale event third change Profile Carrier starting event changes would accomplished tak ing following actions new all-scale Class II would established deleting lower-limit engine displacement 4010 co para 3032 beginnerized Pro file class would established changing model specifications para 3033 3033 1 additional wording follow 3033 add model will have no movable components except elevators hook throttles Example No movable lines flaps ailerons rudder 30331 add Stock en gines An engine will acceptable advertised sold factory-produced ready-to-run unit over 300 use homemade custom-producedthrottle dual curb see-ups throttles different makes sizes engines unacceptable Other changes would made follow ing manner respect Bonus Points para 30812 would become applicable Class II 308221 would revised applicable Class II models would receive 200 bonus points 3081 3 would made applicable Class Profile Class heading 308131 would deleted leaving body subparagraph intact 30814 would re vised read receive bonus points Class II respect Landing two changes would made 301212 add Plane landing outside arresting area remaining deck example Coming stop free-roll area 301 21 5 add Definitiot arrested landing Plane being stopped arresting cables necessary remain hooked Richard ino Woodhaven NY states proposal would result increase competition new Clans II old planes can still used addition 200 bonus points will almost certainly keep profile models out Class II new Profile event will hopefully once again become begin ners event wan envisioned 1973 new Class will provide something in-be tween pp 27 28 paran 30323033031 30331 30812 308121 30813 30814 301 212 301213 CK-82-8Revise Landing Precision Aero batics Thin proposes revise description Landing maneuver Precision Aerobatics section AMA rule book Paragraph 311 316 would revised read Landing correct landing will udged smooth gradual descent gentle touch down aircrafts wheels landing procedure shall judged time aircraft machen normal glide path 4 6 feet judging shall end air craft makes landing assigned flight circle aircraft fully supported its landing gear Kenneth W Stout Livings ton N believes present rule pro duces excessive hardship judges since supposed determine model has lose its flying power addi tion produces unfair hardship flier since trying make precision landing after one-lap glide possibly under adverse wind conditions p 32 para 31 13 16 CL82-29Peecision Landing Precision Aerobanics Thin proposes revise des cription Landing maneuver AMA rule book section 311316 follows Landing correct landing judged model makes smooth gradual descent land no bounce unusual roughness part model other landing gear having touched ground ludging begins model starts smooth gradual descent 4 6 feet until touches down Arthur Adimison Tay lor Ml contends present rule imposes too much hardship both judges contestantmuch same Ken Stout CL-82-8 p 32 para 311316 CL-g2-10Add NA Cornbee asSupplensental proposes add event AMA rule book Supplemental Event sec tion would structured follows 1 Gen eral Applicability equipment purpose rules procedures judging same CL Combat except specified below 2 Stream ers Streamers shall cut 14-in wide 714 ft long string leader shall 4- 8-lb test cotton shall marked ink 48 knot shall extend beyond ink mark 12 3 Contest Site Combat circle shall laid out using three concentric circles provide five-foot radius pilots circle 40 50 ft-radius safety zone Engine displacement limit would 0-00504 cu model weight 2 lb max line length 349 353 lines would 2 multi-strand lines 0012 diameter Pull test would 15 lb Steven B Sacco Norwood MA points out event now being flown throughout country local-rules basis best interests both competitors spectators establish line requirements pull-test values circle lay out rules promote safety consistency add new section AMA rule book CL-82-1 1Combetr Ossen Class fliers mast users own engines proposes make cer tain changes rant Combat rules pertain Open class competition Section 3381 would revised read follows Match Period starting judge will sound loud signal match starting time Either pilot pit crew may start engine pilot junior Senior class model flier pilot Open class model flier pilot must start engine beginning match period aircraft may launched imme diately after starting Junior Senior clans pilot aircraft may launched Open clans pilot once pilot has picked up control handle given launch sig nal pit crew match will end following occur Section 33831 would revised read follows pit crew may start except initial start Open class pilots change engines refuel change plugs propellers etc make re pairs necessary during match Lines cut broken during match may repaired Steven B Sacco observes under pres ent rules pilot can win Combat match en tirely result having better pit crew does opponentthat occurs event mid-air collision causing both models crash prior cuts being made better-pitted plane wins basin airtime points p 35 paras 3381 33831 CL-82-12Begin combat planes 180 degrees apart proposes establish method restraining commencement combat until both planes have airborne leant two laps separated another approximately 180 degrees accomplished renising two sections Combat rules follows First revise section 33823 read Combat may begin until both aircraft airborne both pilots pilots circle starting judge additional center judge sounds signal combat begin initial launch signal will given udge satisfied aircraft bane completed least two level laps counterclockwise separated approximately 180 degrees subsequent launches signal may occur anytime both aircraft flying level counterclockwise separated approximately 180 degrees Second change 331118 read Maneuvering ex pressly forbidden see 821 822 43 Attacking before signal combat begin see 823 latter deals feiture Ron McNally Springfield VA states thin method have found does give preferential advantage except airtime first plane- up tither flier match p 35 para 33823331116 CL-82-13Comhat Start engine winbin 216 win lose proposes establish new Combat rule such entrant will auto matically lose match cannot get engine started within 25 win after match starts exception neither entrants engine ban started end 25 minutes time will ran until winner estab lished Ron McNally says change will allow content move ahead prolong agony p 33 insert new para 3S81c renumber existing 3381c subsequent CL-82-14--Slow Combat Psel tank cannon enclosed proposes add wording existing rule would prohibit enclosing fuel tank Slow Combat modeL Sec tion 342d would have following added fuel tank must enclosed Notch ing wing permissible strength safety ore nor compromised Ron McNally wants eliminate loophole rules could make judging models legality difficult p 36 para 342d CL-82-15 Rat Racing Put displacement breek B cc proposes make slight alteration Rat Race table sec tion 26 two lines defined Engine Size column20103009 30104028 would changed 2136 3031 30524028 Ron McNally wants to change dividing line talbe nominal 29 cu engine 5 ccmaking consistent other CL events p 25 section 26-Table CL-82-16--Rat Racing Change smallest en gine line specifications proposes two things First change present engine displacement band Rat Race table 15002009 cu 1500 2135 cu second change minimum line diameter associated 014 Ron McNally would like see change ties CL-82-13 some degree made sa Juniors could use Formula 21 planes Rat believes might also allow Senior Open fliers use 35 cc engines competitively Rat p 25 section 26-table CL-8217Profile Navy Carrier Change en gina specifications proposes increase allowable engine displacement Profile Carrier 4009 cu allow use ball-hearing crankshaft designs Pete Mazur Aurora would like see advantage taken ready availability RC-style 40 engines event p 27 para 303 31 CL-82-18-Naey Carrier Delete 44-in wing span limit proposes delete wing span limit 44-in Carrier models Pete Mazur points out 44-in limitation re suits grossly distorted Profile scale models after 300 sq requirement met p 27 para 303 CL-82-19Profile Navy Carriert Allow use ball-hearing crankshaft engines proposes delete wording rule re quires use plain sleeve bearing engines event Pete Macar notes cost competitive plain-bearing engine higher bali-bearing enginel ob serves low-performance plain-bear ing engines much cheaper equivalent bali-bearing engine p 27 para 30331 CL-82-20Navy Carrier Redefine landing points proposes modify existing rule defining landing points follows Land ing Points Landing dead stick included hook engaged arresting cable plane completely stopped shall scored fol lows Leon R Ryktarsyk Detroit Ml notes some pit crews now trying catch models still moving having missed arresting cables p 28 para 30 121 CL-82-21Ngey Carrier Delete 60 degree nnee-higlt limit proposes delete sec tion 301 1223 AMA rule book limits nose-high attitude model during low-speed flight maximum 60 degrees Leon Ryktarsyk claims possible enforce rule accurately p 28 para 3011223 CL-62-22Formsla 40 Rat must use 020-in lines 40 engines proposes change requited minimum line diameters Formula 40 Speed Rat Racing associated tablesand 40 cu displacement enginesfrom 018 020 Ron McNally points out being proposed reasons safety p 23 sec 24table p25 sec 26table CLg2-23Stantladiue mini-pipes Speed proposes Speed events use minipipes maximum length shall no longer 6-in measured center line cylinder bore edge pipe side diameter pipe shall constant no taper allowed Gene Hempel acting Speed Advisory Committee desires make rules uniform eliminate con fusion CCL -82- 24 d Superebarging turbocharging geseoss boosts prohibited proposes allow naturally-aspirated en glans Speed events Supercharging turbocharging gaseous boosts would prohib ited Nicholas B Sher acting tot Speed Advisory Committee points out racing engines now being operated hairy edge selt-destruction further significant increases horsepower likely have severe safety-related consequences modelers and/or spectators p 17 para 234 add limitation statement CLg22BMoase cad NA Scale Racing Up grade official status proposes up grade two events official status deleting words Supplemental title section 28 AMA rule book J E Kianse acting behalf Racing Advisory Committee points out ex isting rules have proven over several years use events enjoy great pop ularity national basis p 26 para 28 CL-82-26Endurancer Eliminate need weigh modelfearry fuel internally proposes delete Endurance model speci fications except first sen tence paragraph 336 eliminate maximum weight requirement 4 lbs Paul M Smith Sterling Heights Ml states wording wants delete merely leftovers years piece-meal rules changes no longer meaning ful since four-oz fuel limitation put effect notes four-lb weight limit no longer meaningful too imposed restrict fuel quantity days gone p 37 para 336delete first sentence tabledelete 4 lb man model weight CL-82-27Endurance Reduce fuel capacity 50 cc proposes reduce maxi mum fuel capacity 4 1183 cc 50 cc 17 Cl oz Paul M Smith points out recent rule change event reduction Curl capacity 4 oz done purpose allowing event flown mom reasonable time points oat record under present rules now over 28 win will probably go higher proposal made same spirit last reduced fuel capacityto make possible fly event reasonable length time p 37 para 354 CL-8228Speed Two flights over ecisting record era autamatic new record pro poses change wording support ing flight rule section 23196 two flights contestant exceed cur rent record will automatically give flier right claim new record would accomplished deleting first two sen tences section 231 96 substituting following supporting flight faster record flight flier will have automatically established new record new record will set higher speed two wcord-setting flights William L Boss New Hyde Park NY cites case recent contest flier wan awarded new record because went too fast during supporting flight wan 5 mph faster record flight believes present rules tend award records basis lesser performance rather accept superior performances record purposes 23 para 231 96 92 Model Aviation CL-82-29--Navy Carrier Change nearing high low speed flight proposes require both high-speed low-speed values calculated nearest 1/100 mph low speed points shall scored three times difference between high low speeds mph Marc War washana Canton Ml explains present system too complicatedthat cal culator required no quickly longhand methods used quarter page paper required p 28 paras 3010 230112 CL-82-30Nany Carrier Define hook length faselage length proposes define book length nded us measured intersection hook fuselage hottom uselage length will defined er onethird tbe length fuselage measured hack prop hub rearmost pare airplane LeRoy Cordes Chicago IL claims confusion bow hoth measure ments made proposal has suhmitted clarify situation p 27 para 303 CL-g2-31Nany Carrier Define line spacing eweegence proposes revise section 2043 imposes limits control lines may emerge model follows.lines shall emerge either tween within inch either elevation control lines Harry 1-ligley Glenwood IL states present rules can inter preted require lions spaced maxi mum inch apart believes intent rule p 27 para 3043 CL-82-32Naey Carrier Gieing law spenel signel proposes clarify low speed signal given Insert sentence section 30111 immediately after first sentence follows ptable ludges signal shall ginen model crosses stern deck lap prior locke start low speed timing model will arry Higley states indicated wording inadnertantly omit ted rule book recent printing p 28 para 30111 CL-g2-33Naey Cerrier Delete requirement far plain hearing engines proposal identical CL-82-19 LeRoy Cordes notes few plain-hearing engines being made today fliers taking ball-bearing engines converting plain-bearing Acceptance proposal would allow new flier get competitive engine rea sonable cost local hobby shop p 27 para 30331 CL-g2-34Nany Carrier Define arrested landing proposes add new sub paragraph 301213 worded follows An arrested landing defined air planes forward motion stopped primarily arresting hook engaging arresting cable flight terminates whet planes forward motion ceases receive maximum landing points airplanes forward motion ceases must assume same atti tude assumed prior takeoff Judges guide required arresting hook remain engaged arresting cable after forward motion ceases airplane subsequently rolls off pulled off deck landing still counts LeRoy Cordes states rule used 80 Nationals received unanimous vote Navy Carrier Society members attendance observes also safety improvement since would no longer necessary pit crew members dash onto possihly oil-slick deck try grab model before rolls/falls off deck p 28 para 301215 added CL-g2-35Nany Carrier Define niethad far computing total scare proposes de fine method kenned calculate con testants total score would done adding following new paragraph Carrier rules Scoring flight score shall total high speed points low speed points landing points bonus points LeRoy Cordes notes presently found Navy Carrier rules p 28 add new paragraph CL-g2-36Nany Carrier Minimice builder af-the-madel rule far Janiar/Seniar proposes en add new paragraph section 30 AMA rule book would read follows Junior Senior modeler shall have participated construction plane will place minimum maxi mum amount time skill employed hut will insure modeler some involve ment its constructiun George W Voitik Evanston IL wants stop making hippo crites under-iS modelers nearly fly secondhand planes p 28 add new para CL-g2-37Neey Carrier Eliminate hailder af-the-madel mm far Janiar/Seniar pro poses no add new paragraph section 30 AMA rule book der model rule does apply unior Senior modelers Harry Higley wants stop making hippocrites Carrier fliers below 18 years age p 28 add new para CL-g2-38Nany Carrier Emphasine law speed proposes-to revise scoring sys tem emphasis placed low speed rather high speed would accomplished modifying various parts Carrier rules following plan would implemented Scoring Award three points mph high speed two points second low speed plus landing bonus points Harry Higley notes long high speed used divisor will push higher higher speeds p 28 paras 301 03011 Free Flight Rules Proposals FF 82-14Change clauses dsdl-leeet hesis proposes eliminate present Junior Senior Open age-group classifications contestant grouping inaugurate skill-level-based system having classifica tions Novice Sportsman Open con testant would elect class chose enter event would al lowed enter different classes different events could also change classifications contest-to-cnntese Fur purposes maintaining netting national records record would established event Stan Stoy Maryland Heights MO lieves proposal will help popular ize FF activities will provide best possible way encourage beginners opinion traditional way help itt beginnersmaking up new events simple supposedly attractive expertsdoes have good track record notes skill-level systems used RC Pattern RC Helicopter CL Precision Aerobatics PAMPA seem have accomplished desired results points out proposal would nor upset age-group system AMA dues con test feesit would apply actual flying competition p 7 para 3insert new paragraph after 32 label 53 renumber existing paragraphs accordingly would also result necessity tort oise wording para 137 p 3 since refers age-group contestant classifica tions PP82-15-Na stractsrel hracing Easy B proposes amend Easy B rules adding new paragraph having following wording Structural bracing per mitted E on Burbank CA states present rules allowing structural bracing diverge historically used Easy B promoted ingenious struc tural efficieocy event p 13 para 8 add new subparagraph h FF-g2-lgEsuahlish Rshfaer Speed Sap plentental went proposes fol lowing set rules added AMA rule book order make FF Rubber Speed new Supplemontal event 1 event propeller-driven rubber-powered models 2 No model dimension may exceed 36-in 3 Models must ROG takeoff table table may set angle suit flier Catapulting pushing models allowed Neither wheels nor takeoff gears required Dollies drop-off gears skids may used 4 length speed course shall 200 ft starting end takeoff table 5 model may roll about its longitudinal axis 360 de grees during ins travel over course 6 will no limit number flight tempts permitted 7 model shall timed time leaves takeoff table until passes over finish line Flights shalt timed nearest 1/tOO second speed mph determined equa tion Speed mph1363636 time seconds fastest speed will determine winner Charlie Sotich Chicago IL states event has run Nuts unofficial event since 1973 has also run local coneeses parts country notes course length 200 ft makes possible fly populated areas observes event spectators can readily understand Supplemental event status would assure set uniform rules could used groups over na tion add new section AMA rule book FF-g2-17Clmes A&B Gas Revise engine displacement limits proposes establish following displacement limits Classes A&B Gas Class 5511 60 051200 Class B 161300 to- 201300 Harry S Murphy Anderson IN proposes change because no competition engines top end present displacement limit 20 to- approximately 325 cc being commercially manufactured present reasoning limit increased 35 cc 15s 25 cc would too much power disadvantage compete well proposal would assure 19s 2ts mould B also points out under present rules Class models tend en fall four distinct sub-class sizes HaIf A-sized 051-powered 09-size 13 25 cc size 19 325 cc-size Adoption Ibis proposal would reduce sub-class prolifera tion somewhat p7 para 63 FF-82-18Permit short eehasst eatennions proposes allow exhaust extensions up 4-in measured form center cylinder bore used Richard Covalt Anderson IN points out would allow use mufflers areas may required would also allow rearexhaust engines efficiently cowled notes proposed 4-in length sufficient permit tuned-pipe effects engine performance p 8 para 632 FF-g2-1gAlI nsa mafflern pipes proposes deleve section 632 AMA rule book prohibits use type exhaust extension Joe L Norcross Hanford CA believes modeler should allowed use tuned pipe manes tothat experimentation should inhibited p8 para 632 FF-82-20Bring hack RDG/VTO pro poses add ROG/VTO engine-run times three Categories would Cat ltS nec Cat Illi sec Cat 1119 sec Note same limiten now rules ROW Joe L Norcross believes VTO sbould never have eliminated first place challenge correctly p8 para 641 FF-g2-21lndnar RDG definigian en stand-alane proposes add additional wording no section 1991 AMA rule book addition would read must held moment release such man ner least points resting ground runway Richard N Doig Pontiac Ml notes changes have made eke past section 5 Free Flight General directed Outdoor eventsand changes found impact Indoor events although neser intended proposal merely adds present General rule ROG 532 specifically Indoor intent rule having used Indoor past 10 years will changed inadvertantly General section changed again affect Outdoor events p 13 para 1992 FF-82-22lndoor Ruhher Adapt PAl defini tion far official/unofficial flight pro poses replace sections 1911 1912 AMA rule book following state ment Definition official flight collision role rules concerning fouls another contestants steering equipment shall iden tical current rules FAI Indoor mod els found FAI section rule book including changes clarifications FAI since printing thin rule boolt Richard Doig points out pres tnt rules intended identical corresponding rules FAt Indoor FAI rules changed before new AMA role book man ever printes Note AMA rulemaking FAI procedures presently compatibleand prohably never will sort thing will ever-re curring problem unless proposal type passed Richard points out current difference between AMA FAI roles FAI rules delayed flight 60 sec instead AMAs 30 nec contestants decision after collision foul indifferent p 13 para 1911 1912 PP82-23PAl Indoar Searing record purposes proposes add statement section 1916 AMA rule hook says FAI Indoor record flight shall best single flight series Richard Doig notes according letter rules records FAt Indoor should total best two flights series nix However continues actual practice best single flight series has kept record event Since FAI inter national Indoor records best single flight adoption proposal would bring AMA rules agreement FAI p 13 para 1916 PP82-24Indoor Rubber Replace AMA roles far steering FAI rules pro poses en eliminate section 1915 AMA rule hook replace following statement Steering Model Steering rules AMA events shall identical cur rent rules Indoor models found FAt section rule book including changes clarifications FAI since printing book Richard Doig states FAI rules proposed last roles change adopted FAIn rule copied word-for-word AMA rule book time rule book came out FAt thrown out old rules beleg inherently unfair impossible en force Therefore AMA has stuck bad roles pane two years sees proposal way keep AMA rules same current FAI rules p 13 para 1915 PP-g2-25lndoor Ruhher Allow unlimited nanther models enenn proposes replace section 1910 AMA rule book following statement Number models no limit number models contestant may use event complete flights Richard Doig states present-nvchnology models using removable wings tail booms stabilizers etc have practically eliminated dividing line between repairing replacing particu lar model present rule no longer en forceable claims observes under current rules contestant could lose has happenedl three models tumidair collisions during first three attempts official flight would thus eliminated event Richard feels situa tion unfair p 13 para 1910 FF-g2-28FAI Indoor flown AMA con test Clarify flying rules proposes re vise section 193 AMA rule book present wording relating FAI Indoor Model would replaced following PAl Indoor modei-specifications flying rules scoring rules same world cham pionship Indoor models FAt section Richard Doig claims present wording vague does actually say whether use best five flights best twoflight total out six flights Richard claims current practice use full FAI rules proposal would make prac tice official p 12 para 193 FAI Indoor Model PF-82-27lndoar Rubber Adapt PAl defi nition far end flight proposes re place first sentence section 1913 AMA rule book following Time flight starts instant model launched hand released takeoff ends model comes rent floor building jeteisoning occurs after being launched meets obstruction prevents further flight Richard Doig notes existing differences between AMA FAI rules area often lead timers stopping watches moments inappropriate event being timed proposal would bring AMA events line international rules p 13 para 1913 PF-82-28lndoor Ruhher Reduce official time no nearest whale second proposes change second sentence section 1914 AMA rule book read fol lows Flight duration shall reduced nearest whole second Example 35227 scored 3522 Richard Doig cites following considerations relate thin proposal First ntopwatches re cord fifths second second conventional hand-held stopwutcben accurate tenths fifths second after timed peri od 30 win third task con test officials especially score-keepers will easier since AMA FAI events will scored same way p 13 para 191 3 December 198093
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NE WSLETTE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1980 Hats Trophies Some contestants Nats did pick up trophies contest contestants may upon written request payment $5 handling fee have throphies mailed theirhomes However offer cannot extended beyond Dec cern ber 31 1980 Nats results listed issue CN includes best knowledge trophy-winners years contest find name did get trophy can still have mailed AMA Headquarters requesting trophy make cer tain include name AMA number letter Please include $5 payment check money order FF Future Hats Hardy G Brodersen Executive Director N FFS role Special Interest Group Free Flight NFFS has undertaken Nats study project end product broad detailed recommendations AMA Executive Council Nats Execu tive Committee special meeting 1980 Dayton Nats Committee formed Bill Mathews Gainesville FL AMA VP Dis trict V serving chairman committee members Homer Smith Harry Murphy Dick Smith Tony Italiano Charlie Sotich Steve Geraghty Sal Taibi Stan Stoy Terry Rimert Jim Scarborough Mark Drela possibles During meeting chaired NFFS Ex ecutive Director Hardy Brodersen several major questions concerning Free Flight Nats identified objectives timetable committee recommenda tions agreed upon First prepare pre liminary report November Executive Council meeting would touch cur rent 1981 Nats site options other aspects concerning quality kind competi tion Second time planning 1982 Nats full review Nats philosophy competition emphasis separation other categories separation Indoor Outdoor events forth FF Interest Questionnaire questionnaire titled Free Flight Nats wide distribution has just sent out Chairman Mathews first step information-gathering process club has yet seen ques 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW tionnaire wish make comments recommendations directly write Bill Mathews 2712 SW 34th St Apt 8 Gaines ville FL 32608 can also phone him 904 371-0363 Last Word As footnote announcement lets correct misguided zeal some friends have displayed both privately modeling press NFFS has de clared war either AMA Nats Committee simply undertaking aspect responsibility Free Flight Special Interest Group preparing carefully detailed well-considered recommenda tions need everyones input NFFS members specially consensus of FF-oriented AMA Chartered Clubs Progress Report 1981 RCAero batics Team Additional Competitors Qualified Mas ters Tournament late September 1980 James C Bennett Glenview IL Joe Bridi Harbor City CA Ron Chidgey Pensacola FL Denis Donohue Bergenfield NJ Mark Doucey Bedford IN James M Edwards New Albany MS Anthony Frackowiak Milford OH Steve Helms Pensacola FL William Hempel Tuc son AZ Jess Hogan Louisville KY Robert J Kelly Brighton CO James R Kimbro Jr Visalia CA Robert Krafft Duxbury MA Kenneth C Meyer Tucson AZ Lloyd Nicholson Aurora CO Charles W Reed Ill Raytown MO Stephen Rojecki Xenia OH Bruce Un derwood Gunthersville AL Team Finals Site Bids request clubs bid being host RC Masters Team Selection Finals printed November issue Model Aviation CN section p 96 As midSeptember two bids have received AMA Headquarters Sky Corral R/C Club Pueblo CO Rocket City Radio Con trollers Inc Huntsville AL program finalists will vote bid accept sometime after January 1 1981 1981 World Championships site 1981 World Championships has yet officially approved however tentative location Guadalajara Mexico WASHINGTON DC 20005 Contest date will late September early October 1981 1980 Hats Results issue present list of top placers 1980 National Contest addition winners additional special awards given below Sterling Models Memorial Award Scale static points category qualifying official flight Granger Williams San Marcos CA Gee Bee R-1 Jim Walker Trophy winner JSO CL Pre cision Aerobatics flyoff excluding appear ance points Les McDonald Miami FL McNeill Cup high time regardless age FAI Power Charles S Markos Deerfield IL 1260 sec Mulvihill Trophy high time regardless age Mulvihill Rubber George Perryman Smyrna GA 1385 sec Tulsa Glue Dobbers Trophy high time regard less age Outdoor HLGlider Stan Stoy Hazeiwood MO 408 sec Stout Indoor Trophy high time regardless age Indoor Cabin Larry Loucka Willough OH 19045 Stout Commercial Trophy high time regard less age AMA FAI Indoor Stick Clarence Mather San Diego CA 28298 AMA Stick Dick Black Trophy high time regardless age Coupe dHiver David E Evans Richburg NY Chris M Matsuno St John MO tie 539 sec Air Force Association Award best military scale model William L Boss New Hyde Park NY deHavilland Mosquito Airborne Express Award best ducted fan Scale model Tom Cook Raymore MO McDonnell F4J Best Scale Flight Achievement Awards pre sented National Association Scale Aeromodelers RC Precision Scale Robert L Underwood St Louis MO Wittman Bonzo RC Sport Scale Arthur H Johnson Deiray Beach FL Curtiss P40 Warhawk CL Precision Scale Edwin Rhoads Cinnaminson NJ Douglas AD-7 Skyraider CL Sport Scale Edward Schwerkolt Bedford OH Spitfire Out door FF Harold W Warner Santa Monica CA Lee-Richards monoplane December 1980 83 Al 1980 Mats SponsorsThe costs covered sponsorships contest entry fees outthe entry costs would high discourage expenses involved National Model Airplaneparticipation Nationals has years worlds Championships addition over 800 competition awards therebiggest model meet because joint AMA-Industry sharing other financial considerations rental telephones tablescosts Academy Model Aeronautics therefore proudly trash pickup special equipment etcgratefully acknowledges thanks following sponsors Ace Ric Inc Airtronics BaltekBalsal iteCorp Bavarian Precision Products Co Circus Hobbies Cox Hobbies Inc Damon Corp Double D Buckles Du-Bro Products Inc Four ls Enterprises Fox Mfg Co Futaba Corp America Globee DivisionTwinn-K Inc Carl Goldberg Models Paul K Guillow Inc Hobby Barn Hobbypoxy Products Hot Stuff Adhesives Jetco Models K & B Manufacturing Mercury Hobbies Inc Midwest Model Supply Midwest Products Co Miniature Aircraft Supply Inc Model Airplane News Model Aeronautic Publications Nico Engraving Peck-Polymers RC Modeler Corp RIN Models Sig Mfg Co Inc Sullivan Products Sterling Models Toledo Weak Signals R/C Club Inc Top Flite Models Inc Williams Bros Inc World Engines Inc 1980 Hats Entries Jr Sr OpenTotal No Contestants92 103 9541149 No Mechanics230 GRANOTOTAL1379 2 Junior Teams included Junior count M Senior Team included Senior count Entlan Event lndoor109 Entrants Stick6 2 Paper Stick7 5 Cabin6 4 PAl Stick511521 Pennyplane10 39 EasyB10ie29 HL Glider142543 AMA Scale8 37 Peanut Scale13 46 Control Line327 Entrants Scale Racins IGoodvearl Rat Racing Slow Rat Racing 8 642 5 341 4. 3. 2734 Hats Scale Results RC PRECISION SCALE Junior No official flights Senior- No official flights Open 1Bob WitcherDelufield WI Piel Beryl 2Robert UnderwoodSt Louis MO Wittman Bunco 3Claude McCulloughMontezuma IA Shiny 2150-A RC SPORT SCALESPORTSMAN Jan 1Tim MottleSterling Hgts Ml PT19 Senior 1Glenn NelsonBerlin MA Smith Miniplane 2Michael MooreHaughton TX Jungmeister Open 1Howard E KeithHouston TX Cessna 182 2Albert KretzPeoria IL Beech Staggerwing 3Jumm BronowskiKokomo IN Cub J-3 4Jim MukiAltamonte Spgs PL Chipmunk 5Dale E DrewBorden IN P400 6Robert HanftElberta AL Smith Miniplune 7Wayne KnightPompano Bch PL T-28B RC SPORT SCALEEXPERT Junior No official flights Senior 1 David Nelson Berlin MA Great Lakes 2T-1 A-i Open 1 Roger Brennon Toledo OH P61 Points 685 696 439 Points 12312 13483 10733 15450 15384 14881 14583 14800 14300 14283 Points 13251 17517 hA ProfileProto11. 822 PAISpeed . 1. 910 /A Speed6. 5 . 819 ASpeed11115 2.1417 D Speed Open Onlyl . 1.1011 Form 40 Speed1215 Jet Speed66 Aerobatics4 .22 .6591 Combat7 . 8.6075 FAI Combat3.2731 Slow Combat7.10 .4481 PAlTeamRacing . 1.1213 PrecisionScale1.3. 610 Sport Scale3 . 6.2332 Carrieri1.2526 Carrierll . 1 .2728 Profile Carrier4 . 6.4050 Radio Congvol543 Engeents NovicePattern5 11 .6379 Advanced Pattern 744 Enpert Pattern3434 Master Pattern 557 Precision Scale 55 Sport Scale Sportsman 4 38 Sport Scale Eupert 3637 Giant Scale 323 Form Pylon Racing 2 75 2 Harold Parensi P8F 3 Clayton Mass C-130 4 Tom Cook F4-J 5 Thomas Czikk P-47D B Robert UnderWOOd OH 88 7 Art Johnson F-82E RC GIANT SCALE Janior No official flights Senior-No official flights Open 1 Dick Graham Piper Pawnee 2 Howard Mottin Spinks Akeomaster 3 Donald Anderson Krafn Super Fly 4 Clifford Tacie Bellanca Citabria 5 Michael Winter Tiger Moth 6 Mario Yederlinic PT-19 RC SCALE HELICOPTERS Junior- No official flights Senior No official flights Open 1 William Cheng Jet Ranger 2 Dane Davidson Jet Ranger 3 Bruce Buchanan Jet Ranger CL PRECISION SCALE hnior fficial flights Senior 1 Paula Bauer Bristol 2 Peter Bauer Shoestring Westchester IL17417 Royal Oak Ml17101 Raymom MO17000 N Merrick NY16834 St Louis MD16801 Delray 8th FL16850 Points Bloomfield IA Sterling Hgts Ml Mahomet IL Mt Clemens Ml Columbia MD Boca Rason FL Wilmington MA Brownsville PA Winona MN Norridge IL Norridge IL 210 208 204 202 200 191 Points 2284 2238 2159 Points 2652 2271 Guarter Midget Pylon 177 Std Sailplane2 722 Mod Std Sailpiunes2. 3. 3136 Unlimited Suilpianes2. 4. 7682 2-Meter Sailplaneg5 5768 Novice Helicopter 67 Intermediate Helicopter 7 Eupert Helicopter 77 Scale Helicopter 55 Ootdoor Pree Pliglsg2E6Entrants hA Gas .15 110142 ADa 7 -12 109138 BOgs6.7. 7689 COas6. 6272 D Gus2.2. 3034 PAl Power1.2. 1922 Wakefield Rubber3.2 Mulnihill Rubber18 5478 CoupedHiner11 4. 6176 A-i Towline IFAI onlyl 8. 3854 A-2Towline5.2 HL Glider 25 .12 69107 RocketPower6.2. 2735 AMA Rubber Scale10 749 AMA GasScale5. Peanut Scale Rule No 58113 4 Payload4 -3 2229 Electric Power3 -1 1317 Open 1William Boss DH Mosquito 2Edwin Rhoads Skyraider 3Jeffrey Perez 9-17 CL SPORT SCALE Junior 1Julie Abel Nesmith Cougar 2Robert Anderson Corsair Senior 1Walter Umland Jr Bf 1090 2Matthew Bauer Cessna Skymuster 3Peter Bauer P61 Black Widow Open 1Richard Byron Zero 2Juck Sheeks Piper Comanche 3Edwin Rhouds P47 3Bob Anderson DC-6 5Edward Schwerkolt Spitfire 5Don Holifelder F4F Wildcut INDOOR AMA SCALE Junior 1Walter M Eggert Cougar 2Stef Sanford Lacey M-1 0 3Liz Sanford Lacey M-10 Senior 1Billy Carney J-3 Cub New Hyde Ph NY Cinnaminson NJ Lamed KS Florissant MO Redwood CA New York City NY Norridge IL Norridge IL Omaha NE Indianapolis IN Cinnaminson NJ Redwood City CA Bedford OH Niceville Fl. 5 100 4578 4135 Points 999 726 1446 1339 1332 1676 1589 1586 1886 1579 1579 Points Huntingdon Valley PA 1400 Dallas TX Dallas TX 1225 1155 Jacksonville FL765 84 Model Aviation 2 Susan Brown Lacey M10 Open 1 Don SruIl Sannos-Dumont 14 bis 2 Dan Domina Cub 3 Edward Stoll Corben Super Ace 4 John B Martin Alco Sport 5 Thomas Killough Rumpler Taube 6 William L Baker Found lOOC INDOOR PEANUT SCALE Ianior 1 Mike Gilbert Tujiwind 2 Graham Killough Nesrnith Cougar 3 WaIter M Eggert Pietenpol Air Camper 4 Stef Sanford Lacey M10 5 Karen Brown Lucey M-10 Seniar 1 Benjamin Avala Pike 2 Billy Carney J-3 Cub 3 Glenn Campbell Lacey M10 Open 1 Clarence J Masher Davis DA24 2 Jack McGillivray Vol ksplane 3 Jamm Miller Piper Vagabond 4 Jorpe Lopez Fike Stone Mtn GA705 McLean VA E Windsor NJ Mt Clemens Ml Miami FL Huntsville AL Norman GK Levittown PA Huntsville AL Huntingdon Valley PA Dallas TX Stone Mtn GA Menico City MX Jacksonville FL Elmharst IL San Diego CA Toronto Oct CN Cincinnati GH Mevico City MX 1780 1710 1625 1570 1555 1535 Points 129 120 111 108 1 GD 189 126 88 229 225 208 176 5 Don Srull Druine Turbulent 6 George Meyers Ill Davis DA-2A McLean VA Warminster PA PP OUTDOOR RUBBER SCALE Ianor 1Walter M Eggert Corona Cougar 2Mike Gilbert Nesmith Cougar 3William Schick Monocoupe 4Liz Sanford Lacey M-10 5Melanie Sanford Lacey M-10 Seniar 1Satan Brown Lucey M-10 Open 1Dave Rees Caudron Simoun 2Larry Kruse Bellanca Scout 3George Meyers Ill Siewee Schuckert El 4Robert Clemens Mercury Gosling 5Leon Bennett Moth Minor 6John B Martin Alco Sport 7John Blair Stinson JR Haetingdon Valley PA Levittown PA Fraser MI Dallas TX Dallas TX 155 158 Pointa 1350 1205 1050 1045 965 Stone Mnn GA840 Telford PA Liberal KS Warminster PA Rochester NY New York City NY Miami FL Marshall NC PP OUTDOOR GAS SCALE Junior 1Walter M EggertHuntingdon Valley PA Piper Super Cruiser 2Snef SanfordDallas TX Piper Cruiser 3Mike GilbertLevittown PA Tayiorcraft Senior No official flights 1810 1635 1560 1520 1485 1405 1220 Points 393 285 207 Open 1Harold W Warner Lee Richards 2Robert Clemens Furman Jabira 3Walter Eggert Hermes Moth DH6OG 4Larry Kruse LWF Butterfly 5John Blair Nesmith Cougar PP OUTDOOR PEANUT SCALE Junior 1Mike GilbertLevittown PA Witeman Tailmind 2Graham KilloughHuntsville AL Nesmish Cougar 3Carl LinstrumFe Lauderdale FL Lacey M-10 4Melanie SanfordDallas TX Lacey M-1O 5Stef SanfordDallas TX Lacey M10 Senior 1Beejamie Ayala Pike 2Glenn Campbell BD4 3Myles Coneolly Ill DaytonWright Racer Open 1Jorges Lopez Pike 2George Meyers Ill Davis DA2A 3Bob Whiny Pike 4Dave Rees Corona Cougar 5Robert Clemens Pacific Standard C1 BDon Srull Druine Turbulent 7Roberto Ramires Pike Santa Monica CA Rochester NY Huntingdoe Valley PA Liberal KS Marshall NC Mevico City MX Elwhurst IL Macasses VA Meulco City MX Warmiester PA Lincoln NE Telford PA Rochester NY McLean VA Tialno Pautla MX Hats Radio Control Results RC NOVICE PATTERN JrSrOp 1William SharpKnouville TN 2Bill JericNornhfield OH 3Kirk WickerGainesville VA 4Tom SzymkowskiRiverdale IL 5Peter WillingFairfield GH 6Robert KarpelowitzEnglewood CD 7Edward J HoffmanLakewood OH 8Chip HydeYuma AZ 9Howard 6 KeithHouston TX 10 Daniel SquierKaukauna WI Junior age flier 'Senior age flier RC ADVANCED PATTERN Jr.Sr- Op 1Gary Guile' 2Mike McCoeville 3Robert Akers 4John Fuque 5Albert Ferguson 6Richard Irvine 7Michael Harrison 8Edward Wieslow 9Scott Murray 10 Stacey Mills Senior age flier RC EXPERT PATTERN Jr.Sr.Op 1Marvin F Ingerson 2Thomas Kirk 3Brian Crossley 4Jatew Beneest 5Jamie Strong 6Rick Horn 7Curt Dberg 8Mike Bless 9Lee McDuffee tOEd Carpenter RC MASTERS PATTERN JrSr Op 1 Dave Brown 2 Tony Frackowiak 3 Dean Koger 4 Stephen Rojecki 5 Mark Radcliff 6 Steve Helms 7 Jim Kimbro 8 Donald Lowe 9 Joe Bridi 10 Donald Waltz Jr Frienduwood TX West Chester OH New Albany IN Warner Robbies GA Roscommos MI Mt Prospect IL Hot Springs AR Batavia NY Onnueside CA Charlottesville VA Milwaukee WI Towuon MD St Paul MN Glenview IL Prateville AL Fountain Valley CA Fe Walton Bek FL Riverdele IL Hamilton OH Fairmone WV Cincinnati OH Milford OH Papillion NE Xenia OH Barneeville OH Pensacola FL Visalia CA Dayton OH Harbor City CA Henderson NV RC FORMULA PYLON RACING Jr.SrOp 1 Brian RichmondApopka FL 2 Tom ChristopherLos Aegeles CA 3 Jim MoorheadAtlanta GA Points 5065 5030 5025 5020 4965 4930 4840 4795 4750 4645 Points 5185 5075 4989 4905 4900 4865 4850 4840 4700 2940 Pointa 17940 17590 17570 17250 17245 17215 17015 16420 15930 15805 Points 22700 22470 22265 22120 22095 22090 21300 21765 21410 20540 Points 28 27 27 4Dave PearceGreeesboro NC 5Peter ReedAvon CT 6Phillip BussellDallas TX 7David KeatsTray MI 8Ron SchorrN Hollywood CA 9Robert BrogdonMarietta GA 10Dave ShadelOceanside CA RC QUARTER MIDGET PYLON RACING Jr-SeOp 1Gail JacobsonCollege Park GA 2George ParksAustin TX 3Robert Brogdon JrMarietta GA 4Jimmy BurtelsCordona TN 5Douglas BrueshaberMinneapolis MN 6Richard SteineMinnetonka MN 7Thomas ChristopherLos Angeles CA 8Paul SchattauerDuewoody GA 9John WolffToledo OH 10Wayne YeagerRomulus Ml RC STANDARD SAILPLANES Junior 1Ruth MichaelSeffeer FL Senior 1John GrahamSn Louis MO 2Sam EversenBallwie MO 3James AbleFlorissant MO 4Robert HolmanToledo OH Open 1John WolffToledo OH 2John BrownAnaheim CA 3Kenneth OlsonUniversity City MO 4Leon KiecaidClearwater FL 5William RuthSeff ear FL 6Clay HoweSturgis MI 7Stanley ScheyBrandon FL RC MODIFIED STANDARD SAILPLANES Junior 1Jim Euly IllPottatown PA Senior 1Thomas CroftManchester MO 2John SchafferManlius NY 3Richard SimpsonArnold MO Open 1Francis WailerTheodore AL 2Dennis SteffanuskiJackson Ml 3Don HarrisWesterville OH 4John Huwphreys5 Detroit MI 5Donald GoodwinMedina NY 6Nelson PittStony Point NY 7Michael KozumplikBryan OH 8Mel HolmacToledo OH 9John VennerhoimYellow Sogs OH 10 WaIt HillJackson MI 11 Jatem BohwerColumbus OH 12 Paul WeigandRochester NY RC UNLIMITED SAILPLANES Junior 1 Dan WellsGreenbelt MD 2 Scott ElleneuchStony Point NY 26 26 26 25 25 24 23 Points 16 16 16 15 15 15 13 13 13 13 Points 2899 3231 2171 1858 1566 3093 2987 2978 2933 2847 2765 2623 Points 3341 3427 2297 1763 3183 3142 3128 3084 3030 2894 2838 2818 2812 2790 2760 2667 Points 2716 1302 Senior 1Tony Rogers 2Ken Nelson 3Jeffrey Carr 4Ed Wright Open 1Bob Baugher 2 Philip Harris 3 Gerald Zeigenfuse 4 John Gunsaullus 5 Robert Hunting 6 David Silas 7 Leon Pike 8 Ken Bates 9 Tom Williams 10 Ray Teliczan 11 Joseph Flint 12 William Wegman St Louis MO Santa Ana CA Ridgway PA Tampa FL Waynesboro PA Huntington Bch CA Reading PA St Petersburg FL Minneapolis MN Tequesta FL Lomman NY Saline Ml Irving TX Millstadt IL Dearborn Ml Rochester NY RC 2METER SAILPLANES Junior 1Jim Ealy IllPottetown PA 2Michael RuthSeffeer FL Senior 1Thomas CroftManchester MO 2Ken NelsonSanta Aca CA 3Ed WrightTampa FL Open 1Thomas KilloughHuntsville AL 2Leon KincaidClearwater FL 3David LaachToledo OH 4Gerald ZeigenfuseReading PA 5Kenneth ShamAnn Arbor MI 6Richard PrattCincinnati OH 7Thomas PrattCincinnati OH 8Gordon FisherSatellite 8th FL 9Larry JollySanta Ana CA RC NOVICE HELICOPTER Junior No official flights Senior 1 Scott PattonDayton OH Open 1 Gary SalaArlington TX 2 RickChicElginIL 3 Scott M SlaymanMemphis TN RC INTERMEDIATE 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3Bryan FuimerMishawaka IN 4Patrick ScareMcKees Rock PA 5Edward W MateEvergreen Pk IL Senior 1Curniss ZinkWoodhurn IN 2Anne VargoLincoln Ph. 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PetersonVilla Park IL269 2Barry ZeigesfasaReading PA265 3Craig DunlopGreensburg PA257 4Curtiss ZinkWoodburs IN208 5Michael SwansBirmingham AL172 Open 1Stan StoyHazeiwood MO408 2William ShailorDetroit MI397 3Joseph MekinaDayton OH376 4Rudy KiulberTroy OH349 5Paul ShailorMt Clemens Mi321 6Stene GeraghtyLos Gatos CA316 7Nicholas PitasHamburg NY307 8Bob WatsonMorton Grove IL275 9Larry WillisSt Louisville OH274 10 Larry SargentBurbank CA271 PP ROCKET POWER Junior 1Karen BrownStone Mtn GA 2Dane LindleyNapervilie IL 3David TurgeonSpring Valley CA Senior 1Danid ReekenAnn Arbor Mi 2Susan BrownStone Mb GA Open 1Orval StewartNashville TN 2Samuel ScheetaTrenton NJ 3Charlie SotichChicago IL 4Paul ShailorMt Clemens Mi BR F WatsonDes Moines IA 6Anthony italianoBrookfieid WI Seconda 200 197 112 21 5 416 352 332 329 327 315 PP PAYLOAD JuniorSeconds 1Glenn HoutenbriskW Palm 8th FL224 2Brian SchuettierLake Worth FL158 3Carl LinstrumFt Lauderdale FL109 Senior 1Susan BrownStone Men GA133 2Druycott HookeMountainhowe PA23 Open 1Bill HaleColumbus OH317 2Fred AndersonHaughton LA295 3Rudy KlulberLakewood OH279 4Curt SanfordDallas TX260 5William BakerNorman OK242 6Gilbert RobbinsAnderson IL240 PP ELECTRIC POWER JuniorSeconda 1Karen BrowsStone Mte GA205 2David BrownStone Mtn GA186 3Liz SanfordDallas TX174 Senior 1Susan BrowsStone Mtn GA89 Open 1William JenkinsMemphis TN401 2Rudy KiulberLakewood OH380 3William BakerNorman OK299 4Peter BrocksNewport News VA187 5Linda BrownStone Mtn GA160 Hats Indoor Results INDOOR AMA STICK JuniorMis/Sec 1Dave LindleyNapervilie IL16092 2Mike ClemDallas TX9135 3Bradley FuiwerMishawaka IN7257 Senior 1Susan BrownStone Mtn GA4528 Open 1Clarence MatherSan Diego CA28298 2Richard HurdcastieBaliwin MO25061 3Dan DominaEast Windsor NJ23342 4William ShuilorDetroit Mi22220 5Edward StoilMt Cinmens Mi21425 INDOOR PAPER STICK JuniorMm/Sec 1 Dave LindleyNapervilie IL14080 2 Mike ClewDallas TX8085 3 Paul LouckaWilloughby OH6546 Senior 1 Billy CurneyJacksonville FL4465 2 Susan BrownStone Mts GA4380 Open 1 R W ObarskiPittsburgh PA17478 2Dan DominaEast Windsor NJ16100 3Daniel BelieftSilver Sprieg MD15588 4Edward StyliMt Clemens MI15158 5Charlie SotichChicago IL14234 INDOOR CABIN JuniorMin/Sec 1Paul LouckaWilloughby OH10000 2Dave LindleyNapemville IL7210 3Bryan PalmerMishawalsa IN4152 Senior lights completed Open 1Larry LouckaWilloughby OH19045 2William ShailorDetroit Ml18548 3Robert GanserPittsburgh PA17294 INDOOR PAl STICK JaniarMin/Sec 1Dave LindleyNapervilie IL22040 2Mike ClewDallas TX11420 3David BrownStone Mtn GA7147 Senior 1Susan BrownStone Men GA9228 Open 1Clarence J MatherSan Diego CA51000 2Richard HardcastieBaliwin MO47361 3Emanuel RadoffLivingston NJ45172 4Dan DominaEast Windsor NJ44045 5William ShailorDetroit Ml42172 INDOOR PENNYPLANE JuniorMin/Sec 1Mike ClewDailasTX9212 2Aaron MarkosDeerfield IL8386 3Michael Van GorderCincinnati OH8308 4John OReillyWichita KS8272 5Paul LouckaWilloughby OH7491 Senior 1Curtiss ZinkWoodburn IN7345 2Susan BrownStone Mtn GA4543 3Draycott HookeMoustainhome PA1105 Open 1Richard HardcastleBaliwin MD11264 2Jim ORelilyWichita KS10328 3Gordon WisniewnElGreendale WI10246 4Larry LouckaWilloughby OH10197 5Ronald GanserPittsburgh PA10065 6Waiter Van GorderCincinnati OH9485 INDOOR EASY B JuniorMm/Sec 1Michael Van GorderCincinnati OH12313 2Mike ClewDallas TX11460 3Carl LinutrumFt Lauderdale FL7020 4Bryan FuiwerMishawuka IN6361 5Bradley FulmerMishuwaka IN5244 Senior 1Susan BrownStone Mtn GA5076 2Billy CarneyJacksonville FL4575 3Druycott HookeMountaishowe PA0552 Open 1Waiter Van GorderCincinnati OH16446 2R W ObarukiPittsburgh PA15580 3Richard HardcustieBaliwin MD15529 4Clarence J MatherSan Diego CA13529 5Ronald GunnerPittsburgh PA13175 INDOOR HANDLAUNCH GLIDER JuniorSeconds 1Bryan PuiwerMishawaka IN847 2Mike ClewDallas TX801 3Bradley PalmerMishawaka IN758 December 1980 87 Indoor HLGJr 4 Edward W Mate B David Targeon Senior 1 Curtiss Zink Cone Evergreen Ph IL Spring Valley CA Woodhurn IN 742I2 Drayeott Hooke 716I3 Jeffrey Carr IOpen 610I1 Stan Stoy Mountainhoene PA426 Ridgeway PA360 Haaelmood MO1228 Rules Proposals lit ormation Summaries new rules proposals conclude issue cycle rules changes 1952-63 rules has reached its first milestone cut off date submission new rules proposals Septemher 1 has paused As con sequence new proposals haye heen receiyed AMA Headquarters have hero numbered distrihuted various Contest Boards No new proposals can accepted now few cross-proposals can accepted vowhot respect very few CL pro posals main hody cross-proposals can accepted offer proposals have survived Contest Boards Initial Vote have heen puhlluhed hereplanned March 1961 issue March 81 issue should reach homes suhscrihers hy Fehtuary 1 approximately General Rules Proposals GEN-82-5Add rules propoealu information no AMA rule book proposes add complete rulemaking process puhlluhed August CN section Model Aelurion pages 9090 AMA rule hook Har ry S Murphy Dukwood IN wants make easier AMA memhers have direct access information necessary participate rulemaking process would become new rule hook section GEN-82-6Replace cuarreen AMA cunoesnano age groupinge proposes replace existing unior/Senior/Open age classifica tions Junior redefined up 18 years age/Senior redefined usage 18 older/ Expert experienced competitors de fined individual event rules hy specialty groups hy contest management addi elon national records would restricted tile Junior Expert classes Paul M Smith Sterling Heights Ml points out present practically no Junior Senior contestuets addition says local contests have events sepa rated age groupsand apparently just meet minimum requirements obtain AAA AAAA sanc tions states chat now no adult beginners group presents details show AMA Nationals using 1979 example no significant sumher Junior Senior entrants trophies cannot awarded hecause lack participation also ohserves present contests heing organized using essentially same principlesname ly Novice/Expert types coetestant classi fication p 4 para 1 5 Scale Rules Proposals SC-g2 18No dummy pilot Scale pro poses delete Section 49210 AMA rule hook Charles N ODonnell Blooming ton IL feels dummy pilot rule ill-advised since Scale model flown specifically required have differ ent parts installedsuch cowl canopy struts etc p 66 para 49210 p 76 para 033 p 78 para 552 50-82-igRenbe Sport Scale clasues proposes no elimleate Expert Sports man classes RC Sport Scale suhstitute two new classes B Class would same existing FAI Sport Scale engine displacement limits single61to multi80-cu maximum weight 132-lhs 6 kilograms Class B would essen tially duplicate existing Sport Scale rules engine displacement limits 125-cu exceptions no-cross-proposals now situation mentioned ahove proposals have submitted hy recognized Advisory Cow mittee Proposals submitted hy groups considered have passed Initial Vote time submittal proposals will identi fied summary lists complete rulemaking procedure puhlished CN section August 1960 issue Model elation heginning page 90 Since proposal suhmittals have now ended summaries begun October issue continued No vember issue can now concluded Can Become Innolned nhe Procese interested modelers encouraged comment rules proposals writing appropriate Contest Board member AMA district names addresses can found Directory listitg CN modeler input Contest Board memhers have hetter decisions can comes time vote various proposals maximum weight singleiS-lbs mul ti20-lbs Richard C Allen Endicore NY states present system difficult administer seldom used cites ad vantages heing reduced expense building increased ease trans porting Class models also helieves under present rules three top winners Nationals will prohahly same top-ranked three models will meet FAI rules will therefore selected US Standoff Scale team World Championships asserts classes could combined smaller contests p 77 para 531 0 SC-82-20Stetic points bonus ecrancis built proposes en award 20% staticpoint bonus components model excluding plans engines fuel sys tems control fittings have made hy modeler Ed McCullough Portland OR wants encourage scratch-building upgrade role builder p 77 adds new subparagraph para 536 SC-82-21Enclude preprogrammed flight neuners proposes prohibit use such RC accessories roll spin buttons etc during flying portion Scale con test Ed McCullough believes contest flight scores should based piloting skill contestant sophistica elon radio gear points nut no present rule addresses aspect p 77 add new subparagraph para 537 SC-82-22Oiscoueage use prefabricated parna proposes disqualify non-re worked prefabricated parts meriving wrokmanship points static judging Ed Mc Collough wants shift static scoring favor modeler builds own parts believes competition should based relative skills modelers kit part manufacturers Outline finish point scoring would also influ enced degree prefabrication present model p 77 para 5546 SC-82-23Takef off complete 10 feet proposes modify RC Scale Flight ludg ing Guide define completion takeoff maneuver being model has attained altitude approximately 10 feet Ralph Weiss Curie Place NY observes maneuvers completion presently left discretion flier instead being subject coosiseent standard pro poses 10 feet standard because same altitude used defining com mencement landing maneuver p 71 para 50422 SC-g2-24Oefine official fliehe pro poses no define terms official flight attempt official flight RC Sport Scale rules Ralph Weiss proposes offi cial flight defined two maneuvers have judgedincluding attempted uncompleted maneuvers yield ing zero points would allow two attempts achieve official flight attempt being charged contestant once clock has started flight Ralph Hurryl Contest Board has its own deadlines meet first vote pro posals must made hy December 1 Under present procedures effec tive date new rules come out current cycle will lanuary 1 1962 However proposal currently being considered change procedures approved new rules would hecome effective until several months after Janu ary 1962 date Writing Comments Rememher send comments AMA district Contest Board mem hernot AMA Headquareersl writing comments please make complete specific possihie youre against proposal say sol Also give short explanation ohject approve proposal Tell have mixed emotions ahout pro posalmaybe like part dont like another part Contest Board mem wants know Ion points out incorporating changes will make RC Sport Scale rules consistent rules CL RC Pattern both AMA FAI FAI Scale p 77 para 537 add two new subparagrapbs 5C-B2-2BHand-launch Rubber Scale proposes allow hand-launch addition ROG Indoor Outdoor Rubber Scale models Bob Willey Lincoln NE wants alleviate difficulty providing suitably smooth debris-free sites ROG launches will also permit use larger flying props need lengthen models landing gear scale-proportions p 80 pura 575no change 5751 through 57 55 SC-B2-26Pesnut length reutriction proposes change existing rule allows Peanut en have either wingspan 13-in length 9-in rear prop Rohert B Meuser Oakland CA points out certain aircraft designs viewed using certain interpreta tions existing rules would allow hugewinged modelsof 25 30 inches wingspanto fly Peanut proposal would restructure wording section 592 change length restriction 9-in ex clusive propellers p 82 para 592 SC-g2-27Profile-type models Peanut proposes amend existing rules allow entry profile-type models Peanut Scale Robert B Meuser states origi nal intent Peanut rules nor ex clude profile-type models participation event wants restore original intent rules next-to-last sentence 582 would deleted new sentence added en end paragraph would prohibit disqualification profile-type models p 81 para 582 SC-B2-2gPrufile-type modeln PP Outdoor Gas proposes restructure wording section 56 AMA rule book allow entry profile-type models Outdoor FE Gas Flying Scale competitions Robert B Meuser states never intent rules exclude profile-type models event wants restore original intent existing rules adding phrase end section 562 would pro hibit disqualification profile-type mod els p 80 para 582 SC-82-29-Profile-type models PP Indoor Outdoor Rubber proposes re structure wording section 57 AMA rule hook no allow entry profiletype models Indoor Outdoor Rubber Plying Scale events Robert B Meuser states never intent rules ex clude profile-type models event wants restore original intent adding phrase end first sentence 572 would prohibit disqualifica tion profile-type models p 80 pura 572 SC-82-30Aasply Unified Scale rules Pea out proposes replace existing lan guage defines eligible prototype Alternate rules Peanut reference 1060 1051 1042 1039 Cro-Proposelu As mentioned earlier very few cross-proposals can accepted now Most cannot accepted yet either case submitted must official Rules Change Proposal Form must have required signatures Cross-proposals can now accepted very few CL proposalssince hate heen submitted hy recognized Advisory Committees identified pro posal summary lists follow other cross-proposals rememher cannot suhmitted until offer puhlishieg proposals have ser viced Contest Board Initial Voteand planned uttil March 1961 issue Model elation will approximate four-week period daring activity can done hefore cross-proposal cutoff date March 1 1961 intend participate cross-proposal effort sure get copies official Rules Change Pro posal Form will need well advance can ohtalned hy writing AMA Headquarters can use copies printed page 93 August 1980 issue ModelAviation paragraph 2 Unified Scale Judging section section 48 Robert B Meuser states present rule too vague other FF Scale events now use section 48 define acceptable model Profile-type mod els would allowed too p 82 para 592 SC-B2-31Clarify Alternate Peanut rules proposes make various changes section 59 delete inappropriate text clean up some sloppy wording Robert B Meuser wants following para 3 delete first three sentences para 4change ability score para 5delete word Section title change first sentence read 9 flights flights offi cial third sentence change should must can may para 6delete second sentence para 7de lete last sentence p 82 para 593 594 595 596 597 5C-82-32Unified Scale Judging rules RC Spurn end Giant Scale proposes make section 482 applicable RC Sport Giant Scale deleting first sentence section 533 substituting section 482 would affect Giant Scale because section 541 refers back section 533 John D Preston Falls Church VA states present rules too vague can did lead admissibility models events clearly violation intent rules case model entered large contest except paint job could recognized being model stated full-scale aircraft another case model entered pro totype never completed flown addition adoption pro posed rule would make model require ments uniform AMA evenesfor powered Scale models p 76 para 533 SC-82-33Consolidate edit Scale rules John de Vries proposes reposition consolidate entire Scale rules section AMA rule hook No rules would changed Duplication redundancy ambi guinies would eliminated information applicable classes Scale model aircraft would covuolidated iv Scale General 47 section pp 66 through 83 para 47 through 60 SC-82-34Diseontinue RC Precision Scale Sailplane proposes delete section 51 AMA rule book Claude McCullough Montezuma IA states event has never achieved appreciable amount popularity should removed rule hook make space popular events p 74 para 51 SC-g2-36Plier initiates Procedure Turn proposes make flier sole source responsibility determining com mence Procedure Turn Straight Flight maneuver Claude McCullough states though present rules give judges option specifying what point flier may begin Procedure Turn judges prefer let flier set distance addition states por 88 Model Aviation 2 Bernard Boehes 3 Charles Markon 4 Rudy Klulber 5 Paul Shailor South Bend IN Deerfield IL Lakemood OH Mt Clemens Ml tion rule seldom ever used believes removal portion rule will reduce possibilities errors disputes p 72 para 50432 80-8238Judges discretion scale-speed scoring proposes delete wording 50429 directs judge award scale-speed realism fixed-weight perctntage tht total Realism score Claude McCullough does want hegin descrihing specific award pcecentages particular situations feels rules now complex enough such matters shuxid left judtement officials p 72 para 5042 9 50-82-37Spore Seale mont fly award proposes add phrase Sport Scale rules Flight Scoring section 5396 would prevent model receiving con test placing award unless hecome air borne Claude McCullough states tent Scale rules has always heen flying part competition notes rules now make clear state ment principle p 77 para 539 add new subparagraph 50-82-38--Standardize RO Sport Giant Seale rules proposes allow Scale Contest Board select either RC Sport Giant Scale static flight scoring roles standard hoth enenex standard ize other operational rules except re lating size models Claude McCullough states present rules minor differences between two events inefficient standpoint contest organization pp 7678 para 53 54 SC-82-38Alner dihedral minhout penalty proposes allow Ff Flying Scale mod els depart scale dihedral accord ance sliding-scale scheme hased whether prototype high- mid- low- multi-wing configuration incur ring scale penalties William F McCombs Dallas TX notes full-scale aircraft have dihedral lack thereof will give FF model scale dihedral sufficient lateral stability fly successfully notes location aircrafts wings high mid low etc also has strong effect total amount dihedral required provide adequate lateral stability Therefore pro poses sliding scale allowable devia tion scale dihedral allowed depend ing design prototype asserts acceptance proposal would result greater variety models being built being entered con tests risk crash-damage models caused modelers trying stick scale dihedral inadequate would diminished Acceptance proposal would require addition description dihedral tolerance band sections applying FF Flying Scale events pp BO 81 82 para 5631 Rubber Flying Scale Judging Guide 58BA 596G SC-82-40-Allom horizontal stabilizer area 20% proposes allow horizontal stabilizer area FF Rubber flying Scale models increased 20% wing area incurring scale penalties pro viding scale shape maintained substantiating area calculations pre sented iv documentation FF Gas Flying Scale models would allowed tail area up 14% William F McCombs notes some full-scale aircraft have very small tail areassome little 6%while others have tail areas 20% wore observes FF models usually cannot made fly satisfactorily tail areas much less 20% believes rule will provide equitable contest rules encourage greater variety models reduce crash damuen risks since modelers will tempting fly models inadequate tail area p 81 judging Guide p 82 para 588A p 83 Peanut Scale Alternate Score Sheet Item H 50-82-41Stringer tisooc replace solid surfaces proposes allow FF Rubber Scale models use tissue stringer con struction model surfaces pro totype metal plywood other solid material surfaces incurring scale penalties William P McCombs claims tbat rubber-powered models severe disad vantage flight scoring due extra weight having toast solid material instead stringer/tissue proposed rule would make contest rules much equitable p 81 judging Guide p 02 para 508A p 83 Peanut Scale Alternate Scorn Sheet section 50-82-42Prop length limit 1/2-wingspan proposes allow rubber-powered mod els use propellers diameter up 1/3 models wingspan allow landing gear lengthened allow 1/8-in prop/ground clearance loss scale points William F McCombs points out full-size aircraft particularly lightplanes have small propellers stubhy landing gear modeler chooses aircraft subject must accept scale deviation penal ties order use propeller will give reasonable flight duration feels proposed rule will make contest rules equitable would encourage greater vari ety models p 80 para 5733 SC-82-43Non-scale airtoil sectiom allomnd proposes allow rubber-powered mod clv use desired non-ondercambered airfoil section unless prototype used undercamber losing scale points William F McCombs points out Rubher Scale models also scored duration full-size aircraft use airfoils re sult model very undesirable air foilexcessive thickness blunt leading edgesfor duration purposes believes proposal would make contest ruins equi table would encourage greater variety models built p 81 judging Guide Item lip 82 para 588A p 83 Peanut Scale Alternate Score Sheet Item 50-82-44 Fly minhoot struts/mires/profober ances proposes allow FF Scale fliers remove wing/tail struts and/or rigging wires other external protuherances except landing gear dummy engines flying purposes incurring scale penal ties William F McCombs mentions suhject items very susceptible crash damage especially Duedoor models also impair duration capabilities Rubber models good duration important contest scoring feels proposal would result morn equitable contest rules would encourage huild itt greater variety models ultimately resulting increased interest fF Scale con tests p 80 para 575-add new subpara graph p 80 para 563add new subpara graph p81 para 583 p 82 para 595 80-82-48--Eliminate duration Robber proposes eliminate duration scoring Rubber events would substitute re quirement model must achieve official flight least 40-sec duration monoplanes 30-sec multi-planes Will iam F McComhs notes great number full-scale aircraft reason design features will permit good-duration scale model tube built gross scale deviationswhich other choice models require believes adoption proposal would result equitable contest rules thereby en couraging greater variety models resulting increase interest FF Scale con tests p 80 delete paragraphs 5784 5755 replace proposed rule para 576 p 81 judging Guidedelete Flight Points Total Points p 81 para 583 586 p 82 Scoring Sheetremove handicaps flight Scum p 82 para 594 595 p 83 Score Sheetdelete Flight Points Total Points 80-82-46Peanut prop limit 5/13-ming span proposes limit maximum diameter Peanut propeller 5/13 wingspan allow lengthening land ing gear allow 1/8-in prop/ground clear ance incurring scale penalties addition structure amphibians other unique types airplanes could al tered accommodate such propeller out scale penalty William F McCombs totes mavy full-scale airplanes particularly lightplanes have short propellers stubby landing gearmaking poor subjects Peanut Scale models unless builder willing accept large scale-deviation penal ties claims adoption proposal would encourage greater diversity models would increase interest Ff Scale/Pea nut contests p 82 para 588A p 83 Score SheetItem 80-82-47Single prop multi-engine Rob ber proposes allow FF Rubber Scale models multi-engine configuration flown single propeller installed nose fuselage No other flying pro pellers would permitted No scale penalty would incurred structural changes nose sectionsuch separate noseblock arrangementwhich would necessary use arrangemunt Landing gear could extended length necessary allow 1/8-in prop/ground clearance flight propeller would limited diameter maximum 1/3 0f modnis wingspan flight prop would installed after static judging William F McComhs states FF Scale Rubber mdoels multi-engine aircraft just competitive single-engine types respect flight duration adoption proposal would make contest rules equitable encourage greater vari ety models promote interest FF Scale contests p 81 judging Guide p 82 para 588A 80-8248Engine Ounteol option CL proposes establish Engine Control option both CL Sport Precision Scale Smooth proportional use engine control would required during flightreduce power after takeoff etcand taxi ma neuver Maximum points would given engine shutoff after taxi No points would given engine still running after model landed came stop Pre cision Scale would award 020 points Sport Scale would award 010 points Mike Gretz Montezuma IA contends under present rules virtually impossible models civilian types aircraft fill out full flight plan maximum num ber options allowed votes adop tion proposal would also bring rules Precision Sport agreement respect scoring engine cutoff lieves its adoption would also reduce present confusion whether allow use option under Sport Scale rule 53112 believes adoption would make flight scoring potential types scale models equitable p 79 para SS8 80-82-48Contest Procedure CL Sport Scale proposes clarify update CL Sport Scale rules respect num ber official flights allowedthree attempts make two official flights would accomplished renumbering para graphs 5311 5312 5313 5314 adding new paragraph 5311it would entire paragraph 556 CL Precision Scale rules addition title 537 would changed Flight RC Con test Procedures Mike Grerz wants update rule hook meets intent rulemakers also agrees con test practices almost universally used p 77 para 537 p 70 para 5311 53t2 5313 5314 80-82-50Maximum total engine displace ment 125 no in CL Precision Scale proposes limit total engine dis placement CL Precision Scale 125 ca allow use size electric motor Mike Gretz notes present roles apparently through oversight set total displacement limit engines multi-engine CL Precision Scale model believes present availability popularity big engines RC Giant Scale someone might try big CL model multi-125 to- engineswhich perceives could very dangerous situation safety standpoint p 79 para 553 80-82-51Restrict aerobatics CL Sport Scale proposes delete words Aerobatics paragraph 53112 AMA rule hook Mike Gretz believes exotic CL Aerobatics ma neunerslike overhead eights cloverleaf hourglassdo belong Scale contest proposal would limit choice ma neuvern found AMA FAI Scale rules (p78 para 53112 80-82-52RO Scale flight presentation 80 degrees elevation proposes change present preseneatiou-elevation limit RC Scale 45 degrees 60 degrees Russell Knetzger Shorewood WI nones RC Pattern maneuvers have used 60-degree elevation limitation years contests use same judges both Scale Patternmeaning should additional hardship udges use greater elevation p 70 para 5022 80-82-52RC Scale maneuver 60/40 split realism vesos perfection proposes add guidelines judges score maneuvers RC Scale may wellperformed realistic proposal suggests 60% maneuver score given perfection maneuver 40% score given flight realism maneuver Russell Knetzger feels present rules silent respect judging scale realism maneuver glees example well-performed yet onrealistic maneuver too fast too round too Dx etc Award 6 points perfection 0 points realism total 6 points Another maneuver well-placed very scale-like Award 4 points per fection 5 points realism total 9 points p 70 para 5023 80-82-54l-lalf-poiot scoring maneuvers proposes amend RC Scale Flight judging Guide such maneuvers can awarded half-point scores instead being rounded-off downward next whole number Russell Knetzger would like see judges guidelines compatible Pattern practices avoid confusion since two events often flown same contests using same judges p 70 para 504 80-82-58-Judge RO Scale optines 1/3-1/31/2 proposes amend RC Scale Plight judging Guide provide guidelines judging scale operations specifically 1/3 score positioning good viewing 1/3 scale realism 1/3 quality function Russell Knetzger believes judge should have written guidelines help him reach decision scoring such functions bomb drop retracts spraying etc p 70 para 504 80-82-56-Score Complicated Gear Opera tion RC Sport Scale proposes amend RC Scale Flight judging Guide deleting sentence Sport - should nor expected model. complicated gear cycling operation Russell Knetzger lieves Sport Scale model builder has done good job copying complicated type geor operation should receive appropriately higher score p 70 para 504 12 80-82-87Scale takeoff defined some Pattarn proposes Amend RC Scale Flight lodging Guide definition Takeoff maneuver always same definition RC Pattern Takeoff given AMA RC Pattern judges Guide section E Takeoff p 47 Russell Knetager watts Scale maneuver go same Pattern because two events commonly run together same contests p 71 para 50422 50-82-56-Use PAl Figure Eight pro poses substitute FAI Figure Eight ma neuver certain modifications present Figure Eight maneuver proposal quite similar SC-82-4 SC-82-1 1 SC82-17 differs defines entry being parallel flight line no specifi cation upwind downwind starts turn exactly center judges modifies FAI definitions deleting term greerhead deleting Note Russell Knetager states AMA Figure Eight too hard judge contests now using FAI maneuver p 45 para E Horizontal Eight 80-82-88-Move Fly-Pant further out proposes umend RC Scale Flight judg ing Guide Fly-Past maneuver moved farther away flight line spectators Its flight path would parallel flight line Rumell Knetager states present requirement fly down cen ter line runway represents safety hazard some local contests now rou tinely move maneuver out bit p 72 para 50424 80-82-80Standardize landing height entry proposes two things Define landing entry point being same height used define end Takeoff maneuver tie height used define end Pattern takeoff maneu ver RC Scale Flight judging Guide would amended define beginning Landing maneuver same value used AMA RC Pattern judges Guide section E Takeoff p 47 Russell Knetzger wants no standardize heights judges aid since claims two events often flown same contest judged same judges p 72 para 50426 SC-82-61Spot landing optional Precision proposes make Spot Landing ma neuver optional event contest does provide spot scoring Ante thee maneuver could substituted allowed contest officials Russell Kneezeer ob serves Precision Scale remain ing AMA RC event left spot landing requirement contest manage ment doen choose lay out spot December 1980 89 SC-82-61 Coot other events rules should provide alternative p 72 para 50427 SC-82-62Mona flight penis Straight Flight Out/Back proposes amend RC Scale Flight judging Guide order move flight path Straight Flight Out Straight Flight Back off center run way further away flight line spectators specify 300-ft length flight centered judges Russell Knetzger wants move flight path further out safety measure p 72 paras 50432 50435 SC-82-63Craftwnanship point lose use kit parts Pracision proposes amend Utified Scale Judging section specify maximum penaley10%which may imposed tight categories use preformed parts decals Russell Knetzgtr wants judges have some form unified guideline downgrading models presence items made hy builder I-In feels some limitations modeler uses some preformed parts decals might automatically Ott rut ting p 67 pare 4544 SC-62-64 Scoring kit parts Sport Scale proposes set guideline judges respect downgrading craftmanship scores use nf kit preformed parts proposed maximum deduction six points Russell Knetzger wants see stand ardized guideline hard judge cant hiast modeler out chances competi tiveness totes no present guidelines such deductions p 77 para 5346 SC-82-65 Eliminate Sport Scala classes proposes delete section 5310 AMA rule book thereby eliminating Expert Sportsman Sport Scale classes leaving untitled class Buddy Irwin Albuquerque NM states present two-class system too complicated too costlya contest would require least six trophies wonid require too much hook keeping I-It points out cant legislate winners everyone has start bottom p 77 para 5310 SC-5266---Split Sport Scala scores 60/40f lyl static proposes limit static points 80 points average-of-two-best-flightscores 120 points would occur re vising section 5313 AMA rule book Ted White Bedford TX wants empha size flying aspect Sport Scale p 78 para 5313 SC-g267No slow cruise Fly-Past proposes delete reference slow cruise spend merely use 1978-79 rules fast slow Dan Parsons Al buquerque NM wants leave choice Fly-Past speed up pilot further states full-scale world no such term slow cruise would return section 30424 wording used 1978-79 rule book its section 4694 p 72 para 50424 SC-62-68Eliminate Flap option Sport Scale proposes amend sec 3381 deleting word flaps Dan Parsons wants emphasize fifing 0 Sport Scale notes flap operation demonstration difficult see model air p 77 para 5381 SC-82-6g Eliminate non-built parts list Sport Scale proposes delete section 5346 AMA rule book sec tion requires builder Sport Scale model provide list parts did make himself Buddy Irwin states contestants will nof comply rule unenforceable p 77 para 3346 SC-62-70 Fewer details Sport Scale Tbis proposes replace section 5353 equivalent section 1978-79 rule book section 4863 p 62 would have effect reducing number external model details will scored static judging Dan Parsons claims Sport Scale rapidly turning AMA Scaleand wants reverse trend event will revert back its original intent being Standoff Scale p 77 para 5353 SC-82-71Add Prone Tad/Pinto Tasi Hangar AC Sport Scale Flight Plan proposes make present options Proto Taxi Pinto Taxi Hangar part RC Flight Pluol thus would become ob ligatory maneuvers addition Contest Director determine runway wind conditions make maneuvers un suitable two additional options would allowed added Flight Plan contestant could earn 120 flight points see RC-82-66 Ted White wants no empha size realism Sport Scale fifing notes real airplanes taxi flights carried out p 77 para 538 53 82 SC-82-72 Reduce Sport Scale static points proposes reduce Static Scoring points following values Accuracy Outline30 Craftsmanship25 Finish Color Markings25 Ted White wants crease emphasis flying RC Sport Scale proposal complements SC-82-66 SC-82-7t p 77 para 536 SC-82-73 Remote Figure Eight AC Flight Plan Sport Scale proposes remove Figure Eight obligatory maneuver Sport Scale Flight Plan replace Option Ted White contends maneuver dangerous because forces modeler fly too far out too low thereby endangering model p 77 para 538 item 2 SC-g2-74Make Touch Go option proposes have Touch Go ma neuver RC Sport Scale equivalent option instead equinalent two options present Dan Parsons claims actuality maneuver should judged such also believes reducing no one-option maneuver might increase its popularity p 77 para 53 83 Note RC Scale modelers invited review proposal ltC-g2-B under Radio Control Pro posals November issue page 97 presented new Scale Pylon Racing event utilizing static scoring rules Sport Scale As written steps being taken resolve whether proposal properly should handled Scale Contest Board Radio Control Contest Board Radio Control Ruin Proposals RC-B2-7Fbergless propellers Quarter Midget Pylon proposes allow use fiberglass propellers Quarter Midget Py lon Racing Vance H Sutton Poughkeepsie NY claims fiberglass props would cheaper use since dont break easily addition use would make ex perimentation various prop sizrs easier accomplish since would last longer cites fact type propeller now being safely used CL Scale Racing engines similar power rpm used Quarter Midget p 53 para 416 RC-828 Use 35 cc engines Quarter Midg en proposes change maximum allowable engine displacement Quarter Midget Pylon Racing 35 cc exist itt 25 cc James F Gager Fort Wayne IN points out now competi tive 25 cc engine marketand now-and-then basis observes least four suitable 35 cc engines now readily available thanks popularity RC car racing p 53 para 4141 RC-g2-9 Use engine shutoff Quarter Midg Tbis proposes liberalize carburetor rule Quarter Midget Pylon Racing existing rule would changed allow use fuel cutoff provided could done RC model upright position simple venturi coeld used place RC carburetor james F Gager states present rule being ignored fliers since use secondary re mote needle valve systems RC carburetors now being used fuel shutoff mechanisms anyway p 33 para 4145 RC-8210--Allow engine modifications Quarter Midget proposes eliminate existing role prohibits engine re work/modification Quarter Midget Pylon Racing Section 4146 would changed allow engine modifications did alter engine displacement James F Gager notes parts substitution already hap pening accepted fact life com petitive racing observes some engine reworksuch rechroming sleevesis now being done driven shortage mansfacturer replacement parts p 53 para 4 146 AC-82-11Oefine attempt official flight AC Sport Aerobatics proposes define attempt official flight limit contestant two attempts make official flight An attempt would charged contestant once clock started flight Ralph Weiss Cane Place NY notes since rules now refer official flight becomes necessary specify number attempts available contestant notes approval proposal would make RC Sport Aerobatic rules consistent witb CL RC Pattern both AMA FAI FAI Scale p 48 para 3911 RC-82-12Prewurized fuel systems IhA Pylon Racing Tbis proposes allow pres surized fuel systems using either engine crank case pressure pen-bladder-type fuel tanks used i4A Pylon Racing Use avail able pressure backylates would also al lowed John Kilsdook Nortbville Ml em phasizes pressnre fuel systems nor increase performance engine main virtue provide very consist ent engine runsa problem very prevalent AAsespecially novice fliers p 55 para 43323 RC-52-13Mie 26 cc 35 cc engines Quarter Midget proposal broader scope RC-82-8 proposes allow 35 cc engines combined increase wing area required 375 sq minimum weight three pounds John Kils donk wants allow plentiful 35 cc engines Quarter Midget recogeizes increased performance compared 25 cc engines requires changes model specifications order drive out existing 25 cc models observes existing available fiberglass fuselages racer kits could easily modi fied accept new larger wing new minimum weight will large ly attained because larger heavier engines new larger heavier wing emphasizes intent proposal nor create ne v class replace existing event intended allow competitor have choice engine/plane combinations can flown competi tively same event p 53 paras 4141 4110 4111 RC-62-14Separate Open event RC Sport Aeeohatics proposes create new Open class RC Sport Aerobatics ac commodates both monoplanes biplanes replicas aerobatic aircraft known capable aerobatic compe tition within box Model weight engine limits would same RC Giant Scale Flight maneuvers would continuous-flow type used International Aerobatic Competition contests Tourna ment Champions C Glenn Carter Wal nut Creek CA hopes increase appeal type RC competition providing event will accommodate models previously ineligible p 48 paras 394 3941 3943 39131 RC-8215Separate Scores free-style ma neusees AC Sport Aerobatics pro poses score five free-style ma neuuers Biplane event separately scale 0-10 require five maneuvers Sportsman also maneuvers selected list applicable class entered C Glenn Carter wants align classes require same number free-style maneu vers giving full credit difficult continuous flow free-style der simplify judging five maneuvers would have drawn published list class being entered pp 48 49 paras 3933 395 3965 3992 39152 39153 3916 39173 39175 39176 391 77 391 79 391 82 391 83 391 87 RC-6216No Pre-Prlonice gear down & no pipes Novice proposes delete existing Pre-Novice class Pattern require Novice-class aircraft fly gear down also prohibit use tuned-pipe exhaust systems Novice-class aircraft Rob ert C Noll Vestal NY believes five classes Pattern too since Pre-Novice included contests should dropped AMA rule book wants simplify Novice help newcomers break sport RC pp 39 40 paras 38441 387 3882 38121 3814 38143J AC-S2-17No mandatory progression Espeet Masters proposes make advancement flier Expert Masters class RC Pattern strictiy voluntary mat tee Robert C Null expresses opinion majority Pattern fliers will never achieve level skill required compete against top Masters contestants should allowed remain active Expert becoming involved demanding time travel required become competitive Mas ters flier Once declaring himself Master flier could revert Expert except outlined section 38812 p 39 para 38 82 RC-52-1BThis number associated active proposal RC-62-lgRaise Reneese Double lmmelmann K-factor 2 3 proposes crease K-factor RC Pattern Re verse Immelmant maneuver two three Russell Knetzger states experience maneuver seems indicate difficulty underrated pp 40 41 section 3819 item Reverse Double melmant RC-g2-20Define center points Pattern roll maneuvers proposes definite descrip tions center points following Pattern maneuvers Four-Point Roll EightPoint Roll Three Horizontal Rolls Slow Roll AMA RC Pattern Judges Guide would revised section E description maneuvers would reflect following definitions Four- Eight-Point RollsCenter middle inverted flight Three Horizontal RollsCenter inverted portion second roll Slow Rollsame Four/Eight-Point Rolls Russell Knetzger states existing maneuver descriptions allow consensus center poives maneuvers reached proposed descriptions will easy parties interpret correctly pp 45-47 items indicated RC-62-21 number vot associated active proposal RC-82-22 number associated active proposal AC-B2-23Maneuner downgrade guidelines Pattern proposes add new sec tion AMA RC Pattern Judges Guide wherein suggested downgrades will given Stall Turn top-overt yaw wrong direction number Loops Axial Rolls wrong too few too maneuvers being off-center suggested values downgrades include Stall Turn flops3-4 points Novice 2-3 points other classes Stall Turn wrong-yaw1A-2A depending upon quality turn Loops/Rolls num ber pff ho i-/ 13-4 points pff thatzero score maneuvers off-center deduct two points quarter total maneuvers length offset Russell Knetzger believes standardized set suggested guidelines needed area cover some very troublesome judging situations p 45 AMA RC Pattern Judges Guide section Dafter mandatory zeroes section add new section RC-g2-24Rmtore straight/level flight end Pattern maneuners proposes add requirement St ft straight level flight start/end AMA Pattern maneuvers AMA RC Pattern judges Guide would revised implement proposal Russell Knereger believes requirement straight level flight has inadvertantly omitted new rule bookit has previous editions AMA rule hook claims level flight segments help judges determine models heading altitude provides fit ting start end maneuver would keep AMA pattern line FAI pattern p 45 section Eadd new paragraph RC-52-25Renise Pattern clam-patterns create short list patterns proposes create short list patterns use contests contest management de sires drop maneuvers interests speeding things up Russell Knetzger has re vised patterns using principle everincreasing difficulty has suggested maneuvers should dropped create short lists' claims short lists quite common local contests proposal made encourage greater uni formity proposed revised patterns maneuvers dropped form short list indicated asterisks pre sented accompanying Table 1 pp 40 90 Model Aviation 41 paras 3814 3815 3816 3817 3818 3819 Table 1 New Class Patterns & Short Lists 16 Novice Pattern Menauvers Note RC82 31 proposes change class nanse Sportsman 1 Takeoff U note Al 2 Stall Torn U 3 Immelmuen Torn U 43 Inside Loops U S Straight Inverted Flight DI 6 1 Reverse Outside Loop U 7 3 Horizontal Rolls ID 8 Reverse Cuban Eight U note RI 9 Cobra Roll DI note 81 10 Landing U 17 Advanced Pattern Maneuvers 1 Takeoff U 2 Figure M U note B 3 Cuban Eight ID 4 Double Immelmane U 5 Four-Point Roll Dl 6 3 Reverse Outside Loopt U 7 Slow Roll DI 8 3 Inside Loops U 9 3 Horizontal Rolls Dl 103-Turn Spin IUI 11 Landing lul 18 Expert Pattern Maneuvers 1 Takeoff U 2 Figure M V Rolls U 3 Cuban Eight DI Double Immelmane 01 5 Slow Roll Dl 6 3 Reverse Outside Loops UI 7 4Point Roll DI 5 1 Square Loop U note CI 5 8-Point Roll DI 10 Top Hat 101 11 3 Horizontal Rolls Dl 12 Landing lul 191 Alternate Masters Pattern Maneuvers Note use contests preselec ted list Masters maneuvers detired 13 Reverse Outside Loops 101 K3 2 Slow Roll ID K3 3 Figure M Rolls lul KS 4 4-point Roll Dl K4 5 Reverse Double Immelmuen UI K2 tote DI 68-Point Roll Dl K4 7 Triangle Rolling Loop U K4 8 Reverse Knife Edge Dl K4 9 Reverse Top Hat 101 K4 10 Reverse Point Roll DI K4 11 Square Loop V Rolls 101 K5 12 Two Opposite Rolls Dl K3 Note long list has K-total 45 takeoff landing scored Notes Indicated maneuver deleted create short list' A The following maneuvers have de leted proposall Straight Flight Out Procedure Turn Straight Flight Back B New additions pattern proposal C New maneuver proposed RC-g241 O Revision K no 3 proposed RC-82-19 UI Upwind Dl Downwind RC-82-26--Mandstory maneuver calls end sdd 50 ft seal flight end maneuver proposes ta two things First require flier helper judges permission call out maneuver prior its initia tion after its completion second require 50ft straight level flight entry termination Pattern maneuver Downgrades would given failure comply Russell Knetzger states call out vital contests multiple flight lines use help judges sort out right model believes callout skill pilot should master need straight level flight same given RC-fl2-24 p 40 para 35148 RC8227Landins always scored Pattern proposes add statement AMA rule hook would assure land ing done out flightplan sequence would always scored would auto matically receive zero score Russell Knetz ger states some Pattern judges believe unscheduled landingcaused flameout other unexpected occurrence must automatically receive zero score cause performed sequence listed flight plan because maneuvers omitted because forseen circumstances believes landing must always scored like takeoff inevitable consequence flight flier should receive best possible treatment already bad situ ation p 40 para 35142 RC82-28--Jodge tells flier flight plan devi anion proposes permit Pattern judge inform flier has omitted maneu ver has performed maneuver out se quence Russell Knetzger believes proposal will benefit both fliers judges would keep judges having guess what coming next would help keep flier making similar errors same flight p 40 para 381 42 RC-8229 K-factors Delete Expert make optional local Masters contests proposes two things First com pletely delete K-factors fram Expert Pattern second delete K-factors fuhofafion Masters scores local coetests except Masters Tournament similar qualifiers flights Russell Knetzger claims K-fac toes tremendous headache contest ficials local contests great source error score tabulation process doubts proposal would change outcome contests p 40 pars 3812 RC-82-30Delege limits Pattern flight time proposes eliminate time lim its flight portion Pattern keep ing engine-starting time limit Russell Kneezger notes since pass model front judges must ma neuver flight time-limit barrassment flier claims complete Ex pert pattern can flown presently-al lowed 10-mit time-slot engine starts bitch p 40 para 3811 RC-82-31Change Pattern Classes Pre-Novice/ Novice no Novice/Sportsman proposes change names two Pattern class es Pre-Novice Novice Nov ice fportsman Russell Knetzger claims nante Pre-Novice awkward Novice demeaning fliers home field since frequently club instructors usually better weekend sport fliers p 39 para 387 RC-82-32 Landing takeoff direction con trolled contest officials proposes give authority set direction Pat tern takeoffs landings contest ficials now option flier Russell Knetzger claims present sys tem allowing fliers choose direc tion takeoff landing results chaotic dangerous field conditions Plane handlers fail look proper direction departing arriving models p 40 para 38141 RC-82-33Pattern model dry weight limit 0f 11 lbs proposes set dry no-fuel weight Pattern models maximum 11 lbs Russell Knetzger wants AMA weight limit agree FAI weight limit AMA weight limit now includes fuel weight p 39 para 3842 RC-82-34Cobra Roll additional downgrade proposes add additional downgrade existing list AMA RC Pattern udges Guide Cobra Roll maneuver Rolls same relative position 45 de gree paths Russell Knetzger believes minor improvement will help both pilots judges p 45 item E Cobra Roll RC-82-35Cuban Eight downgrade clarifica tiOn proposes replace existing No 4 downgrade Cuban Eight maneuver Pattern following 4 Rolls centered 45-degree descents other Russell Knetager states purpose proposal clarify pi lot may use 45-degree des cent make rolls lung centers descent p 45 para E Cuban Eight item 4 RC-g2-36Double lmmelmann Change onesecond rule proposes modify description Double Immelmant ma neuver AMA RC Pattern udges Guide sn straight level portion held no less second Down grade No 4 changed read Model pauses less second before half outside loop Russell Knetzger claims will allow individualism flier will allow graceful maneuver p 45 para E Double Immelmuon RC-g2-37Eight-Point Roll Remove time limits proposes remove 4-h-sec limits 5-sec goal descrip tion Eight-Feint Roll AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide Russell Knetzger wants allow fliers perform graceful ma neuvers p 45 para E Eight-Point Roll RC-82-38Four-Point Roll Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits 5-sec goal descrip tion Four-Point Roll AMA RC Pattern judges Guide Russell Knetzger wants fliers allowed make graceful maneuvers p 45 pars E Four-Point Roll RC-8239Landing Revise description proposes make Landing definition AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide read follows model flares smoothly touch ground within 15 meters about 48 ftj either side judges landing first main rotating tail nosewheel no bouncing changes headlog Landing maneuver will start sin meters 1915 ft runway maneuver will considered complete . Downgrade 6 would changed read Model lands out side 30-meter zone Downgrade 8 would changed read Model does rotate main wheels Russell Knetzger claims describes better landing ter minology aviation-based judge pate pilot control sooner instead last-minute dodging around p 46 pars E Landing RC-g2-4f3--One Reverse Outside Loop Change second role proposes modify Reverse Outside Loop ma neuver same manner given RC-8236 except Downgrade S would affected Russell Knetzger wants allow flier individualism p 46 para E Reverse Outside Loop RC-g241New meneuver Sqoare Loop proposes add new maneuver RC Pattern proposed inclusion Expert class pattern RC-8225 maneurer would defined AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide follows Square Loop Model pulls op executes square loop model should rotate sharply corsets straight paths should least 20 meters 6514 ft long Down grades 1 Loop square 2 Sides square same size 3 Changes heading 4 Wings level Russell Knetzger believes addition maneuver Expert class pattern would good preparation Mat ters-class maneuvers p 46 para Eadd new paragraph RCB242ReveeseDoubleImmelmano Change second rule proposes modify Reverse Double Immelmane ma neuver same manner given RC-82 36 eweept Downgrade 3 would affect ed Russell Keetzger believes will add potential gracefulness maneuver p 46 pata E Reverse Double Immelmano RC-82-43 Reverse Knife Edge Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits 5-sec goalsimilar RC-8238 Russell Knetager wants allow graceful maneuvers p 46 para E Reverse Knife Edge RC-g244Reeerse Point Roll Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits S-sec goalsimilar RC-8238 Russell Knegzger wants allow graceful maneuvers p 46 para E Reverse Point Roll RC-g2-45Slow Roll Make minimum time limit 5 sec proposes change time limit Slow Roll approximately 5 sec minimum S sec 4-6-sec lim its Downgrade S would deleted Russell Knetzger says present 6-sec maxi mum time limit discourages some really gor geous slow slow rolls p 46 para E Slow Roll RC-g246--Stall Turn Revise definition proposes clean up definition maneuver helps prevent being wingoner instead stall turn revised definition iv AMA RC Pattern ludges Guide would read follows Stall Turn model starts straight level flight noses up vertical position stalls yaws tightly through 180 degrees . Russell Knetzger wants clarify things p 46 para E Stall Tom RC-9247Straight Plight Out land Back Revise flight path proposes mont flight path maneuvers farther away flight line spectators AMA RC Pattern ludges Gulde would re vised read follows Straight Flight Out model must brought exactly parallel flight line flown heading absolutely straight level path distance approximately 100 meters 300 ft centered judges . Delete Down grade 1 Revise Downgrade 5 read Gal lops yaw roll pitch Russell Knetager believes present flight path too close safety pp 46 47 para E Straight Flight Out RC-82-48Steaighg Inverted Plight Match PAl proposes remove 3-5-sec time limits maneuver 4-sec minimom deleting Downgrade 4 Russell Knetager notes FAI does lim width maneuver AMA shouldnt either except 60-degree frame p 47 pars E Straight Inverted Flight RC-6249Tekeoff Describe better maneu ver proposes revise AMA RC Pat tern lodges Guide redefining Takeoff maneuver read follows Takeoff model must stand still runway engine running being held accelerate smoothly toward flying speed rotate onto main wheels lift off very gently runway climb gradual angle takeoff ran should straight take off complete model has made turn approximately 60 degrees above anal titude least 6 meters about 20 ft Downgrades 1 Model dons stand still released fails en gain speed smooth ly 3 Model fails rotate onto main wheels jumps ground Russell Knetzger feels higher altitude completion gives things judge rest proposal describes better maneuver p 47 para E Takeoff RC-8250Thres Horleontal Rolls Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6sec limits 5-sec goalsimilar RC 82-38 Russell Knetager says will make maneuver match FAI maneuver allow flier flexibility will allow graceful maneuvers p 47 para E Three Horizontal Rolls RC82-51Three Inside Loops Add down grade proposes add downgrade maneuver definition AMA RC Pat tern judges Guide would read 5 Exit same altitude heading entry Rus sell Knetzger feels revision would helpful beginning fliers Pattern Nov ice class p 47 para E Three Inside Loops RC-8282Three Reverse Inside Loops Change second role proposes modify Three Reverse Inside Loops ma nesver same manner given RC-8236 except no Downgrades affected Russell Knetzger wants provide flier opportunity make graceful maneuver p 47 para E Three Reverse side Loops RC-g2-53--Three Reverse Outside Loops Change second rule proposes change similar RC-82-52 see RC-8236 Russell Knetzger wants allow graceful maneuvers p 47 para E Three Reverse Out side Loops RC-82-84Top Hat Stovepipe proposes redefine Top Hat maneuver description AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide following manner Top Hat Model es polls over inverted flight distance equal vertical climb pulls down ell Knetzger believes rules intended call maneuver des cribed present definition adequate produce desired maneu ver p 47 pars E Top Hat RC-83-55Traffic Pattern Revise descrip tion proposes revise description maneuver found AMA RC Pat tern adges Guide read follows Traf fic Pattern maneuver commenced model flying wind parallel flight line judges turn away flight line 90 degrees d turn maneuver finished 6 meters 20 ft altitude uit may right contestant wishes Russell Knetzger states eliminates discussion left right fortes maneuver away flight line safety consideration blends Landing revision RC 82-39 p 47 para E Traffic Pattern RC-82-56---Triangle Rolling Loop Correct ap parent misprint proposes revise description mancover found AMA RC Pattern ludges Guide follow ing manner Triangle Rolling Loop Model pulls up 45 degree climb holds atti tude no less second ell Knetager believes present wording misprint p 47 para E Triangle Rolling Loop RC-82-57Two Rolls Opposite Directions Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits 5-sec goalsimilar RC-82-38 Rumeli Knetager believes time restraints really necessary p 47 para E Two Rolls Opposite Direc tions RC82-58---Pree passeer Novice Mas ters Clarification proposes revise cer tain wording Flight Pattern paragraph RC Pattern section AMA rule book wording question begins second sentence pars 3814 time model passes - maneuver being performed proposal December 1980 91 RC-82-58 Coot changed read time model passes ding case maxi mum two passes may made maneuver being performed Walter E Damuck Jr Waterbury CT points uut present rule allowing pass places severe hardship Novice Master class fliers because would force Novice land downwind Master class flier has two dilemmas choose can either make downwind landing can com mence first maneuver first down wind pass immediately after takeoff Walter states second alternative Mas ter isa safety hazard since would allow flier check trim see retract gear hung apa condition could result quick depletion airborne bat tery pack possibly leading out-of-con trol crash p 40 para 3814 RC-82-69Adopt PAl RC Aerobatics place AMA RC Pattern Thin proposes throw out Section 38 AMA rule book re placing FAI RC Aerobatics f3A Novice class has added Novice class fliers would fly pattern consist ing 10 maneuvers having total K-factor score 250 points selected con testant FAI pattern Ted White Bedford TX claims AMA Pattern con tests have become too expensive too compli cated too time-consumingdue multiplicity classesto really meaning ful competitions pp 39-47 para 38 Control Line Rules Proposals Note Proposals marked n- open cross-proposal activity mined lately CL-82-7 Navy Carrier class changes pro poses three things First combine Class Class II scale event second change Class non-scale event third change Profile Carrier starting event changes would accomplished tak ing following actions new all-scale Class II would established deleting lower-limit engine displacement 4010 co para 3032 beginnerized Pro file class would established changing model specifications para 3033 3033 1 additional wording follow 3033 add model will have no movable components except elevators hook throttles Example No movable lines flaps ailerons rudder 30331 add Stock en gines An engine will acceptable advertised sold factory-produced ready-to-run unit over 300 use homemade custom-producedthrottle dual curb see-ups throttles different makes sizes engines unacceptable Other changes would made follow ing manner respect Bonus Points para 30812 would become applicable Class II 308221 would revised applicable Class II models would receive 200 bonus points 3081 3 would made applicable Class Profile Class heading 308131 would deleted leaving body subparagraph intact 30814 would re vised read receive bonus points Class II respect Landing two changes would made 301212 add Plane landing outside arresting area remaining deck example Coming stop free-roll area 301 21 5 add Definitiot arrested landing Plane being stopped arresting cables necessary remain hooked Richard ino Woodhaven NY states proposal would result increase competition new Clans II old planes can still used addition 200 bonus points will almost certainly keep profile models out Class II new Profile event will hopefully once again become begin ners event wan envisioned 1973 new Class will provide something in-be tween pp 27 28 paran 30323033031 30331 30812 308121 30813 30814 301 212 301213 CK-82-8Revise Landing Precision Aero batics Thin proposes revise description Landing maneuver Precision Aerobatics section AMA rule book Paragraph 311 316 would revised read Landing correct landing will udged smooth gradual descent gentle touch down aircrafts wheels landing procedure shall judged time aircraft machen normal glide path 4 6 feet judging shall end air craft makes landing assigned flight circle aircraft fully supported its landing gear Kenneth W Stout Livings ton N believes present rule pro duces excessive hardship judges since supposed determine model has lose its flying power addi tion produces unfair hardship flier since trying make precision landing after one-lap glide possibly under adverse wind conditions p 32 para 31 13 16 CL82-29Peecision Landing Precision Aerobanics Thin proposes revise des cription Landing maneuver AMA rule book section 311316 follows Landing correct landing judged model makes smooth gradual descent land no bounce unusual roughness part model other landing gear having touched ground ludging begins model starts smooth gradual descent 4 6 feet until touches down Arthur Adimison Tay lor Ml contends present rule imposes too much hardship both judges contestantmuch same Ken Stout CL-82-8 p 32 para 311316 CL-g2-10Add NA Cornbee asSupplensental proposes add event AMA rule book Supplemental Event sec tion would structured follows 1 Gen eral Applicability equipment purpose rules procedures judging same CL Combat except specified below 2 Stream ers Streamers shall cut 14-in wide 714 ft long string leader shall 4- 8-lb test cotton shall marked ink 48 knot shall extend beyond ink mark 12 3 Contest Site Combat circle shall laid out using three concentric circles provide five-foot radius pilots circle 40 50 ft-radius safety zone Engine displacement limit would 0-00504 cu model weight 2 lb max line length 349 353 lines would 2 multi-strand lines 0012 diameter Pull test would 15 lb Steven B Sacco Norwood MA points out event now being flown throughout country local-rules basis best interests both competitors spectators establish line requirements pull-test values circle lay out rules promote safety consistency add new section AMA rule book CL-82-1 1Combetr Ossen Class fliers mast users own engines proposes make cer tain changes rant Combat rules pertain Open class competition Section 3381 would revised read follows Match Period starting judge will sound loud signal match starting time Either pilot pit crew may start engine pilot junior Senior class model flier pilot Open class model flier pilot must start engine beginning match period aircraft may launched imme diately after starting Junior Senior clans pilot aircraft may launched Open clans pilot once pilot has picked up control handle given launch sig nal pit crew match will end following occur Section 33831 would revised read follows pit crew may start except initial start Open class pilots change engines refuel change plugs propellers etc make re pairs necessary during match Lines cut broken during match may repaired Steven B Sacco observes under pres ent rules pilot can win Combat match en tirely result having better pit crew does opponentthat occurs event mid-air collision causing both models crash prior cuts being made better-pitted plane wins basin airtime points p 35 paras 3381 33831 CL-82-12Begin combat planes 180 degrees apart proposes establish method restraining commencement combat until both planes have airborne leant two laps separated another approximately 180 degrees accomplished renising two sections Combat rules follows First revise section 33823 read Combat may begin until both aircraft airborne both pilots pilots circle starting judge additional center judge sounds signal combat begin initial launch signal will given udge satisfied aircraft bane completed least two level laps counterclockwise separated approximately 180 degrees subsequent launches signal may occur anytime both aircraft flying level counterclockwise separated approximately 180 degrees Second change 331118 read Maneuvering ex pressly forbidden see 821 822 43 Attacking before signal combat begin see 823 latter deals feiture Ron McNally Springfield VA states thin method have found does give preferential advantage except airtime first plane- up tither flier match p 35 para 33823331116 CL-82-13Comhat Start engine winbin 216 win lose proposes establish new Combat rule such entrant will auto matically lose match cannot get engine started within 25 win after match starts exception neither entrants engine ban started end 25 minutes time will ran until winner estab lished Ron McNally says change will allow content move ahead prolong agony p 33 insert new para 3S81c renumber existing 3381c subsequent CL-82-14--Slow Combat Psel tank cannon enclosed proposes add wording existing rule would prohibit enclosing fuel tank Slow Combat modeL Sec tion 342d would have following added fuel tank must enclosed Notch ing wing permissible strength safety ore nor compromised Ron McNally wants eliminate loophole rules could make judging models legality difficult p 36 para 342d CL-82-15 Rat Racing Put displacement breek B cc proposes make slight alteration Rat Race table sec tion 26 two lines defined Engine Size column20103009 30104028 would changed 2136 3031 30524028 Ron McNally wants to change dividing line talbe nominal 29 cu engine 5 ccmaking consistent other CL events p 25 section 26-Table CL-82-16--Rat Racing Change smallest en gine line specifications proposes two things First change present engine displacement band Rat Race table 15002009 cu 1500 2135 cu second change minimum line diameter associated 014 Ron McNally would like see change ties CL-82-13 some degree made sa Juniors could use Formula 21 planes Rat believes might also allow Senior Open fliers use 35 cc engines competitively Rat p 25 section 26-table CL-8217Profile Navy Carrier Change en gina specifications proposes increase allowable engine displacement Profile Carrier 4009 cu allow use ball-hearing crankshaft designs Pete Mazur Aurora would like see advantage taken ready availability RC-style 40 engines event p 27 para 303 31 CL-82-18-Naey Carrier Delete 44-in wing span limit proposes delete wing span limit 44-in Carrier models Pete Mazur points out 44-in limitation re suits grossly distorted Profile scale models after 300 sq requirement met p 27 para 303 CL-82-19Profile Navy Carriert Allow use ball-hearing crankshaft engines proposes delete wording rule re quires use plain sleeve bearing engines event Pete Macar notes cost competitive plain-bearing engine higher bali-bearing enginel ob serves low-performance plain-bear ing engines much cheaper equivalent bali-bearing engine p 27 para 30331 CL-82-20Navy Carrier Redefine landing points proposes modify existing rule defining landing points follows Land ing Points Landing dead stick included hook engaged arresting cable plane completely stopped shall scored fol lows Leon R Ryktarsyk Detroit Ml notes some pit crews now trying catch models still moving having missed arresting cables p 28 para 30 121 CL-82-21Ngey Carrier Delete 60 degree nnee-higlt limit proposes delete sec tion 301 1223 AMA rule book limits nose-high attitude model during low-speed flight maximum 60 degrees Leon Ryktarsyk claims possible enforce rule accurately p 28 para 3011223 CL-62-22Formsla 40 Rat must use 020-in lines 40 engines proposes change requited minimum line diameters Formula 40 Speed Rat Racing associated tablesand 40 cu displacement enginesfrom 018 020 Ron McNally points out being proposed reasons safety p 23 sec 24table p25 sec 26table CLg2-23Stantladiue mini-pipes Speed proposes Speed events use minipipes maximum length shall no longer 6-in measured center line cylinder bore edge pipe side diameter pipe shall constant no taper allowed Gene Hempel acting Speed Advisory Committee desires make rules uniform eliminate con fusion CCL -82- 24 d Superebarging turbocharging geseoss boosts prohibited proposes allow naturally-aspirated en glans Speed events Supercharging turbocharging gaseous boosts would prohib ited Nicholas B Sher acting tot Speed Advisory Committee points out racing engines now being operated hairy edge selt-destruction further significant increases horsepower likely have severe safety-related consequences modelers and/or spectators p 17 para 234 add limitation statement CLg22BMoase cad NA Scale Racing Up grade official status proposes up grade two events official status deleting words Supplemental title section 28 AMA rule book J E Kianse acting behalf Racing Advisory Committee points out ex isting rules have proven over several years use events enjoy great pop ularity national basis p 26 para 28 CL-82-26Endurancer Eliminate need weigh modelfearry fuel internally proposes delete Endurance model speci fications except first sen tence paragraph 336 eliminate maximum weight requirement 4 lbs Paul M Smith Sterling Heights Ml states wording wants delete merely leftovers years piece-meal rules changes no longer meaning ful since four-oz fuel limitation put effect notes four-lb weight limit no longer meaningful too imposed restrict fuel quantity days gone p 37 para 336delete first sentence tabledelete 4 lb man model weight CL-82-27Endurance Reduce fuel capacity 50 cc proposes reduce maxi mum fuel capacity 4 1183 cc 50 cc 17 Cl oz Paul M Smith points out recent rule change event reduction Curl capacity 4 oz done purpose allowing event flown mom reasonable time points oat record under present rules now over 28 win will probably go higher proposal made same spirit last reduced fuel capacityto make possible fly event reasonable length time p 37 para 354 CL-8228Speed Two flights over ecisting record era autamatic new record pro poses change wording support ing flight rule section 23196 two flights contestant exceed cur rent record will automatically give flier right claim new record would accomplished deleting first two sen tences section 231 96 substituting following supporting flight faster record flight flier will have automatically established new record new record will set higher speed two wcord-setting flights William L Boss New Hyde Park NY cites case recent contest flier wan awarded new record because went too fast during supporting flight wan 5 mph faster record flight believes present rules tend award records basis lesser performance rather accept superior performances record purposes 23 para 231 96 92 Model Aviation CL-82-29--Navy Carrier Change nearing high low speed flight proposes require both high-speed low-speed values calculated nearest 1/100 mph low speed points shall scored three times difference between high low speeds mph Marc War washana Canton Ml explains present system too complicatedthat cal culator required no quickly longhand methods used quarter page paper required p 28 paras 3010 230112 CL-82-30Nany Carrier Define hook length faselage length proposes define book length nded us measured intersection hook fuselage hottom uselage length will defined er onethird tbe length fuselage measured hack prop hub rearmost pare airplane LeRoy Cordes Chicago IL claims confusion bow hoth measure ments made proposal has suhmitted clarify situation p 27 para 303 CL-g2-31Nany Carrier Define line spacing eweegence proposes revise section 2043 imposes limits control lines may emerge model follows.lines shall emerge either tween within inch either elevation control lines Harry 1-ligley Glenwood IL states present rules can inter preted require lions spaced maxi mum inch apart believes intent rule p 27 para 3043 CL-82-32Naey Carrier Gieing law spenel signel proposes clarify low speed signal given Insert sentence section 30111 immediately after first sentence follows ptable ludges signal shall ginen model crosses stern deck lap prior locke start low speed timing model will arry Higley states indicated wording inadnertantly omit ted rule book recent printing p 28 para 30111 CL-g2-33Naey Cerrier Delete requirement far plain hearing engines proposal identical CL-82-19 LeRoy Cordes notes few plain-hearing engines being made today fliers taking ball-bearing engines converting plain-bearing Acceptance proposal would allow new flier get competitive engine rea sonable cost local hobby shop p 27 para 30331 CL-g2-34Nany Carrier Define arrested landing proposes add new sub paragraph 301213 worded follows An arrested landing defined air planes forward motion stopped primarily arresting hook engaging arresting cable flight terminates whet planes forward motion ceases receive maximum landing points airplanes forward motion ceases must assume same atti tude assumed prior takeoff Judges guide required arresting hook remain engaged arresting cable after forward motion ceases airplane subsequently rolls off pulled off deck landing still counts LeRoy Cordes states rule used 80 Nationals received unanimous vote Navy Carrier Society members attendance observes also safety improvement since would no longer necessary pit crew members dash onto possihly oil-slick deck try grab model before rolls/falls off deck p 28 para 301215 added CL-g2-35Nany Carrier Define niethad far computing total scare proposes de fine method kenned calculate con testants total score would done adding following new paragraph Carrier rules Scoring flight score shall total high speed points low speed points landing points bonus points LeRoy Cordes notes presently found Navy Carrier rules p 28 add new paragraph CL-g2-36Nany Carrier Minimice builder af-the-madel rule far Janiar/Seniar proposes en add new paragraph section 30 AMA rule book would read follows Junior Senior modeler shall have participated construction plane will place minimum maxi mum amount time skill employed hut will insure modeler some involve ment its constructiun George W Voitik Evanston IL wants stop making hippo crites under-iS modelers nearly fly secondhand planes p 28 add new para CL-g2-37Neey Carrier Eliminate hailder af-the-madel mm far Janiar/Seniar pro poses no add new paragraph section 30 AMA rule book der model rule does apply unior Senior modelers Harry Higley wants stop making hippocrites Carrier fliers below 18 years age p 28 add new para CL-g2-38Nany Carrier Emphasine law speed proposes-to revise scoring sys tem emphasis placed low speed rather high speed would accomplished modifying various parts Carrier rules following plan would implemented Scoring Award three points mph high speed two points second low speed plus landing bonus points Harry Higley notes long high speed used divisor will push higher higher speeds p 28 paras 301 03011 Free Flight Rules Proposals FF 82-14Change clauses dsdl-leeet hesis proposes eliminate present Junior Senior Open age-group classifications contestant grouping inaugurate skill-level-based system having classifica tions Novice Sportsman Open con testant would elect class chose enter event would al lowed enter different classes different events could also change classifications contest-to-cnntese Fur purposes maintaining netting national records record would established event Stan Stoy Maryland Heights MO lieves proposal will help popular ize FF activities will provide best possible way encourage beginners opinion traditional way help itt beginnersmaking up new events simple supposedly attractive expertsdoes have good track record notes skill-level systems used RC Pattern RC Helicopter CL Precision Aerobatics PAMPA seem have accomplished desired results points out proposal would nor upset age-group system AMA dues con test feesit would apply actual flying competition p 7 para 3insert new paragraph after 32 label 53 renumber existing paragraphs accordingly would also result necessity tort oise wording para 137 p 3 since refers age-group contestant classifica tions PP82-15-Na stractsrel hracing Easy B proposes amend Easy B rules adding new paragraph having following wording Structural bracing per mitted E on Burbank CA states present rules allowing structural bracing diverge historically used Easy B promoted ingenious struc tural efficieocy event p 13 para 8 add new subparagraph h FF-g2-lgEsuahlish Rshfaer Speed Sap plentental went proposes fol lowing set rules added AMA rule book order make FF Rubber Speed new Supplemontal event 1 event propeller-driven rubber-powered models 2 No model dimension may exceed 36-in 3 Models must ROG takeoff table table may set angle suit flier Catapulting pushing models allowed Neither wheels nor takeoff gears required Dollies drop-off gears skids may used 4 length speed course shall 200 ft starting end takeoff table 5 model may roll about its longitudinal axis 360 de grees during ins travel over course 6 will no limit number flight tempts permitted 7 model shall timed time leaves takeoff table until passes over finish line Flights shalt timed nearest 1/tOO second speed mph determined equa tion Speed mph1363636 time seconds fastest speed will determine winner Charlie Sotich Chicago IL states event has run Nuts unofficial event since 1973 has also run local coneeses parts country notes course length 200 ft makes possible fly populated areas observes event spectators can readily understand Supplemental event status would assure set uniform rules could used groups over na tion add new section AMA rule book FF-g2-17Clmes A&B Gas Revise engine displacement limits proposes establish following displacement limits Classes A&B Gas Class 5511 60 051200 Class B 161300 to- 201300 Harry S Murphy Anderson IN proposes change because no competition engines top end present displacement limit 20 to- approximately 325 cc being commercially manufactured present reasoning limit increased 35 cc 15s 25 cc would too much power disadvantage compete well proposal would assure 19s 2ts mould B also points out under present rules Class models tend en fall four distinct sub-class sizes HaIf A-sized 051-powered 09-size 13 25 cc size 19 325 cc-size Adoption Ibis proposal would reduce sub-class prolifera tion somewhat p7 para 63 FF-82-18Permit short eehasst eatennions proposes allow exhaust extensions up 4-in measured form center cylinder bore used Richard Covalt Anderson IN points out would allow use mufflers areas may required would also allow rearexhaust engines efficiently cowled notes proposed 4-in length sufficient permit tuned-pipe effects engine performance p 8 para 632 FF-g2-1gAlI nsa mafflern pipes proposes deleve section 632 AMA rule book prohibits use type exhaust extension Joe L Norcross Hanford CA believes modeler should allowed use tuned pipe manes tothat experimentation should inhibited p8 para 632 FF-82-20Bring hack RDG/VTO pro poses add ROG/VTO engine-run times three Categories would Cat ltS nec Cat Illi sec Cat 1119 sec Note same limiten now rules ROW Joe L Norcross believes VTO sbould never have eliminated first place challenge correctly p8 para 641 FF-g2-21lndnar RDG definigian en stand-alane proposes add additional wording no section 1991 AMA rule book addition would read must held moment release such man ner least points resting ground runway Richard N Doig Pontiac Ml notes changes have made eke past section 5 Free Flight General directed Outdoor eventsand changes found impact Indoor events although neser intended proposal merely adds present General rule ROG 532 specifically Indoor intent rule having used Indoor past 10 years will changed inadvertantly General section changed again affect Outdoor events p 13 para 1992 FF-82-22lndoor Ruhher Adapt PAl defini tion far official/unofficial flight pro poses replace sections 1911 1912 AMA rule book following state ment Definition official flight collision role rules concerning fouls another contestants steering equipment shall iden tical current rules FAI Indoor mod els found FAI section rule book including changes clarifications FAI since printing thin rule boolt Richard Doig points out pres tnt rules intended identical corresponding rules FAt Indoor FAI rules changed before new AMA role book man ever printes Note AMA rulemaking FAI procedures presently compatibleand prohably never will sort thing will ever-re curring problem unless proposal type passed Richard points out current difference between AMA FAI roles FAI rules delayed flight 60 sec instead AMAs 30 nec contestants decision after collision foul indifferent p 13 para 1911 1912 PP82-23PAl Indoar Searing record purposes proposes add statement section 1916 AMA rule hook says FAI Indoor record flight shall best single flight series Richard Doig notes according letter rules records FAt Indoor should total best two flights series nix However continues actual practice best single flight series has kept record event Since FAI inter national Indoor records best single flight adoption proposal would bring AMA rules agreement FAI p 13 para 1916 PP82-24Indoor Rubber Replace AMA roles far steering FAI rules pro poses en eliminate section 1915 AMA rule hook replace following statement Steering Model Steering rules AMA events shall identical cur rent rules Indoor models found FAt section rule book including changes clarifications FAI since printing book Richard Doig states FAI rules proposed last roles change adopted FAIn rule copied word-for-word AMA rule book time rule book came out FAt thrown out old rules beleg inherently unfair impossible en force Therefore AMA has stuck bad roles pane two years sees proposal way keep AMA rules same current FAI rules p 13 para 1915 PP-g2-25lndoor Ruhher Allow unlimited nanther models enenn proposes replace section 1910 AMA rule book following statement Number models no limit number models contestant may use event complete flights Richard Doig states present-nvchnology models using removable wings tail booms stabilizers etc have practically eliminated dividing line between repairing replacing particu lar model present rule no longer en forceable claims observes under current rules contestant could lose has happenedl three models tumidair collisions during first three attempts official flight would thus eliminated event Richard feels situa tion unfair p 13 para 1910 FF-g2-28FAI Indoor flown AMA con test Clarify flying rules proposes re vise section 193 AMA rule book present wording relating FAI Indoor Model would replaced following PAl Indoor modei-specifications flying rules scoring rules same world cham pionship Indoor models FAt section Richard Doig claims present wording vague does actually say whether use best five flights best twoflight total out six flights Richard claims current practice use full FAI rules proposal would make prac tice official p 12 para 193 FAI Indoor Model PF-82-27lndoar Rubber Adapt PAl defi nition far end flight proposes re place first sentence section 1913 AMA rule book following Time flight starts instant model launched hand released takeoff ends model comes rent floor building jeteisoning occurs after being launched meets obstruction prevents further flight Richard Doig notes existing differences between AMA FAI rules area often lead timers stopping watches moments inappropriate event being timed proposal would bring AMA events line international rules p 13 para 1913 PF-82-28lndoor Ruhher Reduce official time no nearest whale second proposes change second sentence section 1914 AMA rule book read fol lows Flight duration shall reduced nearest whole second Example 35227 scored 3522 Richard Doig cites following considerations relate thin proposal First ntopwatches re cord fifths second second conventional hand-held stopwutcben accurate tenths fifths second after timed peri od 30 win third task con test officials especially score-keepers will easier since AMA FAI events will scored same way p 13 para 191 3 December 198093
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NE WSLETTE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1980 Hats Trophies Some contestants Nats did pick up trophies contest contestants may upon written request payment $5 handling fee have throphies mailed theirhomes However offer cannot extended beyond Dec cern ber 31 1980 Nats results listed issue CN includes best knowledge trophy-winners years contest find name did get trophy can still have mailed AMA Headquarters requesting trophy make cer tain include name AMA number letter Please include $5 payment check money order FF Future Hats Hardy G Brodersen Executive Director N FFS role Special Interest Group Free Flight NFFS has undertaken Nats study project end product broad detailed recommendations AMA Executive Council Nats Execu tive Committee special meeting 1980 Dayton Nats Committee formed Bill Mathews Gainesville FL AMA VP Dis trict V serving chairman committee members Homer Smith Harry Murphy Dick Smith Tony Italiano Charlie Sotich Steve Geraghty Sal Taibi Stan Stoy Terry Rimert Jim Scarborough Mark Drela possibles During meeting chaired NFFS Ex ecutive Director Hardy Brodersen several major questions concerning Free Flight Nats identified objectives timetable committee recommenda tions agreed upon First prepare pre liminary report November Executive Council meeting would touch cur rent 1981 Nats site options other aspects concerning quality kind competi tion Second time planning 1982 Nats full review Nats philosophy competition emphasis separation other categories separation Indoor Outdoor events forth FF Interest Questionnaire questionnaire titled Free Flight Nats wide distribution has just sent out Chairman Mathews first step information-gathering process club has yet seen ques 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW tionnaire wish make comments recommendations directly write Bill Mathews 2712 SW 34th St Apt 8 Gaines ville FL 32608 can also phone him 904 371-0363 Last Word As footnote announcement lets correct misguided zeal some friends have displayed both privately modeling press NFFS has de clared war either AMA Nats Committee simply undertaking aspect responsibility Free Flight Special Interest Group preparing carefully detailed well-considered recommenda tions need everyones input NFFS members specially consensus of FF-oriented AMA Chartered Clubs Progress Report 1981 RCAero batics Team Additional Competitors Qualified Mas ters Tournament late September 1980 James C Bennett Glenview IL Joe Bridi Harbor City CA Ron Chidgey Pensacola FL Denis Donohue Bergenfield NJ Mark Doucey Bedford IN James M Edwards New Albany MS Anthony Frackowiak Milford OH Steve Helms Pensacola FL William Hempel Tuc son AZ Jess Hogan Louisville KY Robert J Kelly Brighton CO James R Kimbro Jr Visalia CA Robert Krafft Duxbury MA Kenneth C Meyer Tucson AZ Lloyd Nicholson Aurora CO Charles W Reed Ill Raytown MO Stephen Rojecki Xenia OH Bruce Un derwood Gunthersville AL Team Finals Site Bids request clubs bid being host RC Masters Team Selection Finals printed November issue Model Aviation CN section p 96 As midSeptember two bids have received AMA Headquarters Sky Corral R/C Club Pueblo CO Rocket City Radio Con trollers Inc Huntsville AL program finalists will vote bid accept sometime after January 1 1981 1981 World Championships site 1981 World Championships has yet officially approved however tentative location Guadalajara Mexico WASHINGTON DC 20005 Contest date will late September early October 1981 1980 Hats Results issue present list of top placers 1980 National Contest addition winners additional special awards given below Sterling Models Memorial Award Scale static points category qualifying official flight Granger Williams San Marcos CA Gee Bee R-1 Jim Walker Trophy winner JSO CL Pre cision Aerobatics flyoff excluding appear ance points Les McDonald Miami FL McNeill Cup high time regardless age FAI Power Charles S Markos Deerfield IL 1260 sec Mulvihill Trophy high time regardless age Mulvihill Rubber George Perryman Smyrna GA 1385 sec Tulsa Glue Dobbers Trophy high time regard less age Outdoor HLGlider Stan Stoy Hazeiwood MO 408 sec Stout Indoor Trophy high time regardless age Indoor Cabin Larry Loucka Willough OH 19045 Stout Commercial Trophy high time regard less age AMA FAI Indoor Stick Clarence Mather San Diego CA 28298 AMA Stick Dick Black Trophy high time regardless age Coupe dHiver David E Evans Richburg NY Chris M Matsuno St John MO tie 539 sec Air Force Association Award best military scale model William L Boss New Hyde Park NY deHavilland Mosquito Airborne Express Award best ducted fan Scale model Tom Cook Raymore MO McDonnell F4J Best Scale Flight Achievement Awards pre sented National Association Scale Aeromodelers RC Precision Scale Robert L Underwood St Louis MO Wittman Bonzo RC Sport Scale Arthur H Johnson Deiray Beach FL Curtiss P40 Warhawk CL Precision Scale Edwin Rhoads Cinnaminson NJ Douglas AD-7 Skyraider CL Sport Scale Edward Schwerkolt Bedford OH Spitfire Out door FF Harold W Warner Santa Monica CA Lee-Richards monoplane December 1980 83 Al 1980 Mats SponsorsThe costs covered sponsorships contest entry fees outthe entry costs would high discourage expenses involved National Model Airplaneparticipation Nationals has years worlds Championships addition over 800 competition awards therebiggest model meet because joint AMA-Industry sharing other financial considerations rental telephones tablescosts Academy Model Aeronautics therefore proudly trash pickup special equipment etcgratefully acknowledges thanks following sponsors Ace Ric Inc Airtronics BaltekBalsal iteCorp Bavarian Precision Products Co Circus Hobbies Cox Hobbies Inc Damon Corp Double D Buckles Du-Bro Products Inc Four ls Enterprises Fox Mfg Co Futaba Corp America Globee DivisionTwinn-K Inc Carl Goldberg Models Paul K Guillow Inc Hobby Barn Hobbypoxy Products Hot Stuff Adhesives Jetco Models K & B Manufacturing Mercury Hobbies Inc Midwest Model Supply Midwest Products Co Miniature Aircraft Supply Inc Model Airplane News Model Aeronautic Publications Nico Engraving Peck-Polymers RC Modeler Corp RIN Models Sig Mfg Co Inc Sullivan Products Sterling Models Toledo Weak Signals R/C Club Inc Top Flite Models Inc Williams Bros Inc World Engines Inc 1980 Hats Entries Jr Sr OpenTotal No Contestants92 103 9541149 No Mechanics230 GRANOTOTAL1379 2 Junior Teams included Junior count M Senior Team included Senior count Entlan Event lndoor109 Entrants Stick6 2 Paper Stick7 5 Cabin6 4 PAl Stick511521 Pennyplane10 39 EasyB10ie29 HL Glider142543 AMA Scale8 37 Peanut Scale13 46 Control Line327 Entrants Scale Racins IGoodvearl Rat Racing Slow Rat Racing 8 642 5 341 4. 3. 2734 Hats Scale Results RC PRECISION SCALE Junior No official flights Senior- No official flights Open 1Bob WitcherDelufield WI Piel Beryl 2Robert UnderwoodSt Louis MO Wittman Bunco 3Claude McCulloughMontezuma IA Shiny 2150-A RC SPORT SCALESPORTSMAN Jan 1Tim MottleSterling Hgts Ml PT19 Senior 1Glenn NelsonBerlin MA Smith Miniplane 2Michael MooreHaughton TX Jungmeister Open 1Howard E KeithHouston TX Cessna 182 2Albert KretzPeoria IL Beech Staggerwing 3Jumm BronowskiKokomo IN Cub J-3 4Jim MukiAltamonte Spgs PL Chipmunk 5Dale E DrewBorden IN P400 6Robert HanftElberta AL Smith Miniplune 7Wayne KnightPompano Bch PL T-28B RC SPORT SCALEEXPERT Junior No official flights Senior 1 David Nelson Berlin MA Great Lakes 2T-1 A-i Open 1 Roger Brennon Toledo OH P61 Points 685 696 439 Points 12312 13483 10733 15450 15384 14881 14583 14800 14300 14283 Points 13251 17517 hA ProfileProto11. 822 PAISpeed . 1. 910 /A Speed6. 5 . 819 ASpeed11115 2.1417 D Speed Open Onlyl . 1.1011 Form 40 Speed1215 Jet Speed66 Aerobatics4 .22 .6591 Combat7 . 8.6075 FAI Combat3.2731 Slow Combat7.10 .4481 PAlTeamRacing . 1.1213 PrecisionScale1.3. 610 Sport Scale3 . 6.2332 Carrieri1.2526 Carrierll . 1 .2728 Profile Carrier4 . 6.4050 Radio Congvol543 Engeents NovicePattern5 11 .6379 Advanced Pattern 744 Enpert Pattern3434 Master Pattern 557 Precision Scale 55 Sport Scale Sportsman 4 38 Sport Scale Eupert 3637 Giant Scale 323 Form Pylon Racing 2 75 2 Harold Parensi P8F 3 Clayton Mass C-130 4 Tom Cook F4-J 5 Thomas Czikk P-47D B Robert UnderWOOd OH 88 7 Art Johnson F-82E RC GIANT SCALE Janior No official flights Senior-No official flights Open 1 Dick Graham Piper Pawnee 2 Howard Mottin Spinks Akeomaster 3 Donald Anderson Krafn Super Fly 4 Clifford Tacie Bellanca Citabria 5 Michael Winter Tiger Moth 6 Mario Yederlinic PT-19 RC SCALE HELICOPTERS Junior- No official flights Senior No official flights Open 1 William Cheng Jet Ranger 2 Dane Davidson Jet Ranger 3 Bruce Buchanan Jet Ranger CL PRECISION SCALE hnior fficial flights Senior 1 Paula Bauer Bristol 2 Peter Bauer Shoestring Westchester IL17417 Royal Oak Ml17101 Raymom MO17000 N Merrick NY16834 St Louis MD16801 Delray 8th FL16850 Points Bloomfield IA Sterling Hgts Ml Mahomet IL Mt Clemens Ml Columbia MD Boca Rason FL Wilmington MA Brownsville PA Winona MN Norridge IL Norridge IL 210 208 204 202 200 191 Points 2284 2238 2159 Points 2652 2271 Guarter Midget Pylon 177 Std Sailplane2 722 Mod Std Sailpiunes2. 3. 3136 Unlimited Suilpianes2. 4. 7682 2-Meter Sailplaneg5 5768 Novice Helicopter 67 Intermediate Helicopter 7 Eupert Helicopter 77 Scale Helicopter 55 Ootdoor Pree Pliglsg2E6Entrants hA Gas .15 110142 ADa 7 -12 109138 BOgs6.7. 7689 COas6. 6272 D Gus2.2. 3034 PAl Power1.2. 1922 Wakefield Rubber3.2 Mulnihill Rubber18 5478 CoupedHiner11 4. 6176 A-i Towline IFAI onlyl 8. 3854 A-2Towline5.2 HL Glider 25 .12 69107 RocketPower6.2. 2735 AMA Rubber Scale10 749 AMA GasScale5. Peanut Scale Rule No 58113 4 Payload4 -3 2229 Electric Power3 -1 1317 Open 1William Boss DH Mosquito 2Edwin Rhoads Skyraider 3Jeffrey Perez 9-17 CL SPORT SCALE Junior 1Julie Abel Nesmith Cougar 2Robert Anderson Corsair Senior 1Walter Umland Jr Bf 1090 2Matthew Bauer Cessna Skymuster 3Peter Bauer P61 Black Widow Open 1Richard Byron Zero 2Juck Sheeks Piper Comanche 3Edwin Rhouds P47 3Bob Anderson DC-6 5Edward Schwerkolt Spitfire 5Don Holifelder F4F Wildcut INDOOR AMA SCALE Junior 1Walter M Eggert Cougar 2Stef Sanford Lacey M-1 0 3Liz Sanford Lacey M-10 Senior 1Billy Carney J-3 Cub New Hyde Ph NY Cinnaminson NJ Lamed KS Florissant MO Redwood CA New York City NY Norridge IL Norridge IL Omaha NE Indianapolis IN Cinnaminson NJ Redwood City CA Bedford OH Niceville Fl. 5 100 4578 4135 Points 999 726 1446 1339 1332 1676 1589 1586 1886 1579 1579 Points Huntingdon Valley PA 1400 Dallas TX Dallas TX 1225 1155 Jacksonville FL765 84 Model Aviation 2 Susan Brown Lacey M10 Open 1 Don SruIl Sannos-Dumont 14 bis 2 Dan Domina Cub 3 Edward Stoll Corben Super Ace 4 John B Martin Alco Sport 5 Thomas Killough Rumpler Taube 6 William L Baker Found lOOC INDOOR PEANUT SCALE Ianior 1 Mike Gilbert Tujiwind 2 Graham Killough Nesrnith Cougar 3 WaIter M Eggert Pietenpol Air Camper 4 Stef Sanford Lacey M10 5 Karen Brown Lucey M-10 Seniar 1 Benjamin Avala Pike 2 Billy Carney J-3 Cub 3 Glenn Campbell Lacey M10 Open 1 Clarence J Masher Davis DA24 2 Jack McGillivray Vol ksplane 3 Jamm Miller Piper Vagabond 4 Jorpe Lopez Fike Stone Mtn GA705 McLean VA E Windsor NJ Mt Clemens Ml Miami FL Huntsville AL Norman GK Levittown PA Huntsville AL Huntingdon Valley PA Dallas TX Stone Mtn GA Menico City MX Jacksonville FL Elmharst IL San Diego CA Toronto Oct CN Cincinnati GH Mevico City MX 1780 1710 1625 1570 1555 1535 Points 129 120 111 108 1 GD 189 126 88 229 225 208 176 5 Don Srull Druine Turbulent 6 George Meyers Ill Davis DA-2A McLean VA Warminster PA PP OUTDOOR RUBBER SCALE Ianor 1Walter M Eggert Corona Cougar 2Mike Gilbert Nesmith Cougar 3William Schick Monocoupe 4Liz Sanford Lacey M-10 5Melanie Sanford Lacey M-10 Seniar 1Satan Brown Lucey M-10 Open 1Dave Rees Caudron Simoun 2Larry Kruse Bellanca Scout 3George Meyers Ill Siewee Schuckert El 4Robert Clemens Mercury Gosling 5Leon Bennett Moth Minor 6John B Martin Alco Sport 7John Blair Stinson JR Haetingdon Valley PA Levittown PA Fraser MI Dallas TX Dallas TX 155 158 Pointa 1350 1205 1050 1045 965 Stone Mnn GA840 Telford PA Liberal KS Warminster PA Rochester NY New York City NY Miami FL Marshall NC PP OUTDOOR GAS SCALE Junior 1Walter M EggertHuntingdon Valley PA Piper Super Cruiser 2Snef SanfordDallas TX Piper Cruiser 3Mike GilbertLevittown PA Tayiorcraft Senior No official flights 1810 1635 1560 1520 1485 1405 1220 Points 393 285 207 Open 1Harold W Warner Lee Richards 2Robert Clemens Furman Jabira 3Walter Eggert Hermes Moth DH6OG 4Larry Kruse LWF Butterfly 5John Blair Nesmith Cougar PP OUTDOOR PEANUT SCALE Junior 1Mike GilbertLevittown PA Witeman Tailmind 2Graham KilloughHuntsville AL Nesmish Cougar 3Carl LinstrumFe Lauderdale FL Lacey M-10 4Melanie SanfordDallas TX Lacey M-1O 5Stef SanfordDallas TX Lacey M10 Senior 1Beejamie Ayala Pike 2Glenn Campbell BD4 3Myles Coneolly Ill DaytonWright Racer Open 1Jorges Lopez Pike 2George Meyers Ill Davis DA2A 3Bob Whiny Pike 4Dave Rees Corona Cougar 5Robert Clemens Pacific Standard C1 BDon Srull Druine Turbulent 7Roberto Ramires Pike Santa Monica CA Rochester NY Huntingdoe Valley PA Liberal KS Marshall NC Mevico City MX Elwhurst IL Macasses VA Meulco City MX Warmiester PA Lincoln NE Telford PA Rochester NY McLean VA Tialno Pautla MX Hats Radio Control Results RC NOVICE PATTERN JrSrOp 1William SharpKnouville TN 2Bill JericNornhfield OH 3Kirk WickerGainesville VA 4Tom SzymkowskiRiverdale IL 5Peter WillingFairfield GH 6Robert KarpelowitzEnglewood CD 7Edward J HoffmanLakewood OH 8Chip HydeYuma AZ 9Howard 6 KeithHouston TX 10 Daniel SquierKaukauna WI Junior age flier 'Senior age flier RC ADVANCED PATTERN Jr.Sr- Op 1Gary Guile' 2Mike McCoeville 3Robert Akers 4John Fuque 5Albert Ferguson 6Richard Irvine 7Michael Harrison 8Edward Wieslow 9Scott Murray 10 Stacey Mills Senior age flier RC EXPERT PATTERN Jr.Sr.Op 1Marvin F Ingerson 2Thomas Kirk 3Brian Crossley 4Jatew Beneest 5Jamie Strong 6Rick Horn 7Curt Dberg 8Mike Bless 9Lee McDuffee tOEd Carpenter RC MASTERS PATTERN JrSr Op 1 Dave Brown 2 Tony Frackowiak 3 Dean Koger 4 Stephen Rojecki 5 Mark Radcliff 6 Steve Helms 7 Jim Kimbro 8 Donald Lowe 9 Joe Bridi 10 Donald Waltz Jr Frienduwood TX West Chester OH New Albany IN Warner Robbies GA Roscommos MI Mt Prospect IL Hot Springs AR Batavia NY Onnueside CA Charlottesville VA Milwaukee WI Towuon MD St Paul MN Glenview IL Prateville AL Fountain Valley CA Fe Walton Bek FL Riverdele IL Hamilton OH Fairmone WV Cincinnati OH Milford OH Papillion NE Xenia OH Barneeville OH Pensacola FL Visalia CA Dayton OH Harbor City CA Henderson NV RC FORMULA PYLON RACING Jr.SrOp 1 Brian RichmondApopka FL 2 Tom ChristopherLos Aegeles CA 3 Jim MoorheadAtlanta GA Points 5065 5030 5025 5020 4965 4930 4840 4795 4750 4645 Points 5185 5075 4989 4905 4900 4865 4850 4840 4700 2940 Pointa 17940 17590 17570 17250 17245 17215 17015 16420 15930 15805 Points 22700 22470 22265 22120 22095 22090 21300 21765 21410 20540 Points 28 27 27 4Dave PearceGreeesboro NC 5Peter ReedAvon CT 6Phillip BussellDallas TX 7David KeatsTray MI 8Ron SchorrN Hollywood CA 9Robert BrogdonMarietta GA 10Dave ShadelOceanside CA RC QUARTER MIDGET PYLON RACING Jr-SeOp 1Gail JacobsonCollege Park GA 2George ParksAustin TX 3Robert Brogdon JrMarietta GA 4Jimmy BurtelsCordona TN 5Douglas BrueshaberMinneapolis MN 6Richard SteineMinnetonka MN 7Thomas ChristopherLos Angeles CA 8Paul SchattauerDuewoody GA 9John WolffToledo OH 10Wayne YeagerRomulus Ml RC STANDARD SAILPLANES Junior 1Ruth MichaelSeffeer FL Senior 1John GrahamSn Louis MO 2Sam EversenBallwie MO 3James AbleFlorissant MO 4Robert HolmanToledo OH Open 1John WolffToledo OH 2John BrownAnaheim CA 3Kenneth OlsonUniversity City MO 4Leon KiecaidClearwater FL 5William RuthSeff ear FL 6Clay HoweSturgis MI 7Stanley ScheyBrandon FL RC MODIFIED STANDARD SAILPLANES Junior 1Jim Euly IllPottatown PA Senior 1Thomas CroftManchester MO 2John SchafferManlius NY 3Richard SimpsonArnold MO Open 1Francis WailerTheodore AL 2Dennis SteffanuskiJackson Ml 3Don HarrisWesterville OH 4John Huwphreys5 Detroit MI 5Donald GoodwinMedina NY 6Nelson PittStony Point NY 7Michael KozumplikBryan OH 8Mel HolmacToledo OH 9John VennerhoimYellow Sogs OH 10 WaIt HillJackson MI 11 Jatem BohwerColumbus OH 12 Paul WeigandRochester NY RC UNLIMITED SAILPLANES Junior 1 Dan WellsGreenbelt MD 2 Scott ElleneuchStony Point NY 26 26 26 25 25 24 23 Points 16 16 16 15 15 15 13 13 13 13 Points 2899 3231 2171 1858 1566 3093 2987 2978 2933 2847 2765 2623 Points 3341 3427 2297 1763 3183 3142 3128 3084 3030 2894 2838 2818 2812 2790 2760 2667 Points 2716 1302 Senior 1Tony Rogers 2Ken Nelson 3Jeffrey Carr 4Ed Wright Open 1Bob Baugher 2 Philip Harris 3 Gerald Zeigenfuse 4 John Gunsaullus 5 Robert Hunting 6 David Silas 7 Leon Pike 8 Ken Bates 9 Tom Williams 10 Ray Teliczan 11 Joseph Flint 12 William Wegman St Louis MO Santa Ana CA Ridgway PA Tampa FL Waynesboro PA Huntington Bch CA Reading PA St Petersburg FL Minneapolis MN Tequesta FL Lomman NY Saline Ml Irving TX Millstadt IL Dearborn Ml Rochester NY RC 2METER SAILPLANES Junior 1Jim Ealy IllPottetown PA 2Michael RuthSeffeer FL Senior 1Thomas CroftManchester MO 2Ken NelsonSanta Aca CA 3Ed WrightTampa FL Open 1Thomas KilloughHuntsville AL 2Leon KincaidClearwater FL 3David LaachToledo OH 4Gerald ZeigenfuseReading PA 5Kenneth ShamAnn Arbor MI 6Richard PrattCincinnati OH 7Thomas PrattCincinnati OH 8Gordon FisherSatellite 8th FL 9Larry JollySanta Ana CA RC NOVICE HELICOPTER Junior No official flights Senior 1 Scott PattonDayton OH Open 1 Gary SalaArlington TX 2 RickChicElginIL 3 Scott M SlaymanMemphis TN RC INTERMEDIATE HELICOPTER Junior- No official flights Senior No official flights Open 1Douglas LawBaldwinuville NY 2Bill ChengWilmington MA 3Bruce BuchananWinona MN RC EXPERT HELICOPTER Junior No official flights Senior fficial flights Open 1Mike ManMiami FL 2Hubert BitterHoatton TX 3Larry JollySanta Aca CA December 1980 85 654 573 572 564 519 Points 1180 1170 1020 980 890 3710 1170 1020 2880 2960 2080 1950 1830 1686 1440 3156 3024 2984 2884 3547 3481 3471 3436 3413 3345 3338 3314 3234 3229 3203 3195 Points 1022 946 1124 939 866 1340 1321 1279 1261 1172 1168 1164 1112 1080 Pointa 3735 3165 3016 3015 Points 8535 7695 7170 Points 28265 26050 19510 Nuts Control Line Results CL SCALE RACING Junior 1Tire Ong 2Mitchell Cleveland 3Jimmy Ricketts Senior 1Tom Flaker 2William Haghes 3Doag Hinkley Open 1Harold Lambert 2George Cleveland 3Dick Stubblefield 4Victor Garter 5Doug Harris 6Joseph Spanovich CL RAT RACING Junior 1Marc Robe 2Tim Ong 3Mitchell Cleveland Senior 1Ron Esman 2Tom Flaker 3William Hughes Open 1Paul Tote 2Danny Driskell 3Larry Hill 4John Ballard 5Richard Duane 6Bill Lee 7George Cleveland CL SLOW RAT RACING Junior 1Mitchell Cleneland 2Tim Ong 3Jimmy Rickents Senior 1Tom Flake 2Spencer Wallace 3Ron Esman Open 1Ronald Esman 2Doug Harris 3UW Harris 4Dick Stubblefield 5Pete Storrie 6Mike Grub Pinenille LA Keener LA Sioun Fells SD Gainesville TX Bolingbrook IL Pleasant Hill CA Daytona Bch FL Kenner LA Houston TX Livermore CA Bethany DK Gahanna OH Wichita KS Pineville LA Keener LA Houston TX Gainesville TX Bolingbrook IL Nolenuville TN Nashville TN Murfreesboro TN Loulmille KY Oak Ridge TN Missouri City TX Keener LA Keener LA Pineville LA Sioux Falls SD Gainesville TX Kemanee IL Houston TX Houston TX Bethany OK Bethany OK Houston TX Denton TX Sulphur Spgs TX CL NA PROFILE PROTO SPEED Junior 1Ouuy J BarberNorsh Olmutead OH 2David YnaarteBreetwood NY 3Mike ClemDallas TX 4David C BarberNorth Olmstead OH 5Nicholas TagliaferriWickliffle OH Senior 1Dennis YtuarteBreotwood NY 2Andrew SargentRocky River OH 3Druycogt HookeMoantainhome PA Open 1Warms KurthDavenport IA 2Oaay C BarberNorth Olmutead OH 3Don ChandlerRedmond City CA CL PAl SPEED Junior No official flights Senior 1Doug HieckleyPleasant Hill CA Open 1Charles LieberMoorestown NJ 2Sam BurkeCambridge Oct CN 3Randell/Dodge TeatsCanal Fulton OH CL NA SPEED Junior 1 David Ytuarte 2 David C Barber Senior 1 Dennis Ytuarte 2 Oraycogt Hooke Open 1 Al Stegens 2 Warren Kurtb 3 Nicholas Brentesood NY North Olmetead OH Brentesood NY Mountainhome PA Cleveland OH Davenport IA Langhorne PA Min/See 80116 60430 60685 62563 64763 65505 Mm/See 5 4753 53522 7 2500 54250 54332 60785 43556 4 3931 43982 44650 4 5913 50047 50065 Mm/Sec 7 4057 7 5626 84925 5 31 72 120190 DNF 5 2768 5 2843 53683 53867 5 5272 61182 MPH 8855 5495 5079 7311 5581 8582 6704 6374 9784 9617 7252 MPH 13451 16221 14748 13877 MPH 9342 7112 9361 7157 11900 11699 11668 CL SPEED Junior 1 David Hooke Senior 1 William Hughes 2 Doug Hinckley 3 Andrew Sargent Open 1 Lea Suer 2 William Johanson 3 Nicholas Sher CL B SPEED Junior 1 David Hooke Senior 1 William Hughes 2 Doug Hinckley Open 1 Les Suer 2 Wisniewuki Team 3 Randell/Dodge Team 4 Brown Team 5 0 0 Hooke CL D SPEED Open 1 Frank Garzon 2 Len Saer Sr 3 Donald Beneuch CL FORMULA 49 SPEED Senior 1 William Hughes 2 Dennis Ytuarte 3 Doug Hinckley Open 1 Glenn Lee 2 Wisniewski Team 3 Nicholas Sher 4 Thomas Lauernssan 5 Robert Oge CL JET SPEED Junior fficial flights Senior fficial flights Open 1 Charles Bergman 2 Donald Benench 3 Frank Garzon CL PRECISION AEROBATICS Junior 1 Jim McClellan 2 Steven 5 Sielert 3 Chuck Mulidoro Senior 1 David Fitzgerald 2 Dan McClellan 3 Andrew Blank 4 Andy Harisuiadis 5 Jeff Andreson Open 1 Lea McDonald 2 Bob Hats 3 Bill Werwage 4 Robert Baron 5 Terry Fancher 6 Wynn Paul 6 Bob Whitely 8 William Simuns 9 James Casale 10 Dennis Adamisin CL COMBAT Junior 1 Michael Kupinski 2 John Duane 3 William Duane Sena 1 Dan Reedy Mountainhome PA Bolingbrook IL Pleasant Hill CA Rocky River OH Allentown PA Westerville OH Lanthorne PA Mountainhome PA Solingbrook IL Pleasant Hill CA Allentown PA Bellflower CA Canal Poison OH Staten IsI NY Mountainhorte PA Cantral slip NY Allentown PA Copiague NY MPH 13240 12926 12689 7389 16123 14981 14944 MPH 13843 15753 14653 20021 19240 17791 17791 17772 MPH 20540 19970 19223 MPH Bolingbrook IL 14658 Breosmood NY 14628 Pleasant Hill CA 12157 Batavia IL15762 Beliflower CA15339 Lueghorne PA15025 Chicago IL 14963 St Charles IL 14545 MPH Watertown WI18980 Copiague NY18841 Canscal slip NY17532 Burlingame CA Philadelphia PA Meadnille PA San Matno CA Barlingeme CA Verona NJ Pompton Plaice NJ Stockton CA Miami FL Newton NJ Serea OH Santa Monica CA Foster City CA Lexington KY Fountain Vly CA Northvale NJ Patterson NJ Allen Park Ml Points 77275 63550 14450 95566 90600 87034 85667 85533 103500 101975 101 7 25 101525 99575 100075 10075 99800 99550 9935 Rochester Ml Jacksonville FL Jacksonville FL Mechanicsburg PA 2 Tom Fluker 3 Mike Salfanv Open 1 Philip Cartier 2 Deorge Cleveland 3 Mark Smith 4 Jordan Segel 5 Chuck Rudner 6 Peter Ashans 7 Max Mearns 8 Gil Reedy CL PAl COMBAT Junior 1 Michael Willcox Senior 1 Tom Fluker 2 Page Peterson Open 1 Joe McKinzie 2 Dick Stubblefield 3 Robert Burch 4 Richard Lopez 5 Jordan Segal 6 Lou Scavone CL SLOW COMBAT Junior 1John Duane 2Michael Wilicox 3Michael Kupinski Senior 1Tom Fluker 2Dan Reedy 3Robert Henderson Open 1David Owen 2Mack Henry 3Dick Stubblefield 4Paul Smith 5George Cleveland 6Daninl Scott 7Robert Burch 8W R Bodzioch CL PAl TEAM RACING Ir.Sr.Op 1 Phil Shew 2 Walter Perkins 3 Ed Smith Gainesville TX Barneville MN Palmyra PA Keener LA Ft Worth TX Nuns IL Cleveland Hgts OH Inglnwood CA Rock Cave WV Mechanicsburg PA Kinguwood TX Gainesville TX Villa Park IL Smithfield TX Houston TX Chicago IL Duly City CA Niles IL Sterling Hgns Ml Jacksonville FL Kinguwood TX Rochester Ml Gainesville TX Mechunicsburg PA Utica Ml Nashville TN Franklin TN Houston TX Sterling Hgts Ml Keener LA Hubbard OH Chicago IL Palatine IL Min/Sec Albuquerque NM 751 49 Ocala FL 751 73 Bruetford Get CN 99999 CL NAVY CARRIER CLASS Junior 1Neal PrisbigN Ridgeville OH Senior No official flights Open 1David H WallickElyria OH 2William BossNew Hyde Ph NY 3George ConMemphis TN 4Joseph Cservenko8rookpark OH 5Brian SilversmithGarden City NY 6Robert HawkAlbuquerque NM CL NAVY CARRIER CLASS II Junior -No official flights Senior 1Patrick Carey Jr Open 1David H Wallick 2Brian Silversmith 3William Boss 4George Cox 5Daniel Radway 6Glenn Simpson CL PROFILE CARRIER Junior 1 Keith Higley 2 Neal Frisbie Senior 1 Michael Brigga 2 Walter Umland Jr 3 Patrick Carey Jr Open 1 David H Wallick 2 George Con 3 Richard Perry 4 Gary Hull 5 Leroy Cordes 6 Herbert Patrick MD 7 Joseph Cservenko 7 David Engel Glendale NY Ely na OH Garden City NY New Hyde Ph NY Memphis TN Cleveland OH Worcester MA Glenwood IL N Ridgeville OH Euclid OH New York City NY Glendale NY Elyria OH Memphis TN Golduboro NC Lakewood OH Chicago IL Philadelphia PA Brookpark OH Woodridge IL Points 1773 3664 3447 3401 3293 3207 3 160 Points 2837 3558 3496 3A47 3433 3420 3337 Points 1964 1834 2168 1996 1900 2884 2741 2563 2419 2380 2330 2316 2316 Mats Free Flight Results PP NA GAS Junior 1 MikeWineland 2 David Turgeon 3 John 0 Renken 4 Bryan Palmer 5 Bradley Fulmer Senior 1 Barry Zeigenfuse 2 Geoffrey Sass 3 Tad Jones 4 Michael Swans 5 Susan Brown Open 1 Harry Murphy 2 Gilbert Morris 3 Sal Taibi Boulder CO Spring Valley CA Ann Arbor Ml Mishawaka IN Mishuwaka IN Reading PA Frederick MD N Dirested OH Birmingham AL Stone Mtn GA Anderson IN Columbus OH Lakewood CA Seconds 427 340 332 328 320 600 356 345 308 306 925 799 694 4 Rolland Anderson 5 Bill Dunlop 6 William Prensky 7 Rodman Mogle 8 Chris Browehill 9 Ruth Ann Bane 10 William Schlarb 11 Anthony Italians 12 Julius Sirilo 13 George Batiuk Sr 14 R Hansen PP GAS Junior 1 Bryan Fulmer 2 Mike Wineland 3 Bradley Palmer 4 John 0 Renken 5 David Turgeon Senior 1 Billy Carney 2 Eric Langenan 3 CoIls Langwan 4 Tony Mathews Toledo OH Greenshung PA Frederick MD Clinton NY TorontoOnt CN Lyndonville NY South Bend IN Brookfield WI Miami FL Huntsville AL Troy MI Mishawaka IN Boulder CO Mishawaka IN Ann Arbor MI Spring Valley CA Jacksonville FL Annandale NJ Annandale NJ Bramalna Ott CN 680 676 600 586 583 564 556 545 519 459 443 Seconds 334 329 326 310 293 413 410 352 324 5 Geoffrey Sass Open 1 Gilbert Morris 2 Richard Covalt 3 Norman Poll 4 Harry Murphy 5 Brooks Goodnow 6 Al Bissonnette 7 Orval Stewart 5 Rodman Mogin 9 Sal Taibi 10 Chris Browehill 11 Richard Bloomquist 12 Bob Watson 13 Jim OReilly 14 Marcey Martin FFB GAS Junior 1 Bryan Palmer 2 David Willis 3 Bradley Palmer Senior 1 Glenn Anderson 86 Model Aviation Frederick MD Columbus OH Anderson IN Dayton OH Anderson IN Auburn NY Oklahoma City OK Nashville TN Clinton NY Lukewood CA Toronto CN Marshailtown IA Morton Grove IL Wichita KS Oklahoma City OK Mishawaka IN St Louisville OH Mishawaka IN Haughton LA 321 1080 937 898 729 718 704 600 597 593 580 544 480 472 458 Seeandn 310 268 262 573 2Eric LuegmanAnnandale NJ358 3Austin ThomersonColliesnille IL222 Open 1Bill DunlopGreensburg PA830 2Gilbert RobbinsAnderson IN822 3Richard BloomquistMarshuilsown IA810 4Charles MarkosDeerfield IL688 5Willium JenkinsMemphis TN854 6Harry MsrphyAnderson IN596 7Andy GeorgeXenia OH585 8William PrenskyFrederick MD446 8Gilbert MorrisColumbus OH446 10 Anthony ItaliunoBrookfield WI445 11 Fred AndersonHaughton LA360 FF C GAS JaniorSeconds 1Dunid WillisSt Losisnille OH325 2Bradley FulmerMishuwaka IN243 3Bryun FulmerMishawaka IN227 Sealer 1Austin ThomersonColliosnille IL359 2Billy CarneyJacksonville FL295 3Glenn AndersonHuughton LA249 Open 1Dick SmithWorthington OH1200 2Bradley BaneLyndonville NY954 3Richard ComicAnderson IN818 4Danid WinelundBoulder CO810 4Robert GordonToronto Ont CN810 6Jack MarshSouth Bend IN794 7Normue PotiDayton OH705 BEdward RileyNuns IL600 9Wurren WeisenbuchCleveland OH593 10 Andy GeorgeXenia OH581 PP D GAS JaniorSeconds 1Dunid WillisSc Louisville OH411 2John 0 ReekeeAnn Arbor Ml6 Senior 1Glenn AndersonHuughton LA49 2Eric LuegmanAnvandale NJ39 Open 1David WinelandBoulder CO716 2Joseph HoltVirginia Bch VA691 3Meredith ChamberlainAnderson IN674 4William SchlarbSouth Bend IN656 5Sal TaibiLakemood CA640 6Jack MarshSouth Bend IN462 FF FAI POWER Janior 1Bradley FulmerMishawaka IN Senior 1Tony MathewsBramalna Ott CN 2Draycott HookeMountainhome PA Open 1Charles MarkosDeerfield IL 2Norman PotiDayton OH 3Rolland AndersonToledo OH 4Al BisuonnerteOklahoma City OK 5Bob WatsonMorton Grove IL PP WAKEFIELD RUBBER Junior 1John 0 RenkeeAnn Arbor Ml Senior 1David RenkenAnn Arbor Ml Open 1Joseph MacaySouthfield MI 2Henry ColeLos Altos CA 3Reid HullHampton VA 4Martin RichardsonDayton OH 5Orval StewartNashville TN 6Chris M MatsunoSt John MO Seconds 204 1097 305 1260 1240 1156 1087 998 Seconds 3 126 1223 1199 1176 1153 1126 1096 FP MULVIHILL RUBBER Janioe 1Aaron MarkosDeerfield IL 2Bradley PuhnserMishawaka IN 3Bryan FuimerMishawaka IN 4Patrick ScareMcKees Rock PA 5Edward W MateEvergreen Pk IL Senior 1Curniss ZinkWoodhurn IN 2Anne VargoLincoln Ph. MI 3David RenkenAnn Arbor Mi Open 1George PerrymanSmyrna GA 2David EvansRichburg NY 3Norman PollDayton OH 4Nicholas PitasHamburg NY 5William L BakerNorman OK 6Joe KubinaWarren Ml 7Herb MierusAnn Arbor MI 8Steve GeraghtyLos Gatos CA 9Martin RichardsonDayton OH PP COUPE DHIVER Junior 1Edward W MateEvergreen Ph IL 2Bradley PalmerMishawaka IN 3Bryan FuimerMiahawaka IN 4Mike CiemDallas TX 5Patrick ScornMcKees Rock PA Senior 1Tad JonesN Dimmed OH 2Curtiss ZinkWoodhurn IN 3Anne VargoLincoln Ph MI Open 1David EvansRichburg NY 1Chris M MatsunoSt John MO 2Jamw MillerCincinnati OH 3Jim OReillyWichita KS 4Bill DunlopGreensburg PA 5Dan DominaEast Windsor NJ 6Howard HillChicago IL 7Robert SchuettierLake Worth FL BEdward VargoLincoln Pk Ml PP PAl A1 TOWLINE Junior 1Brian SchuettierLake Worth FL 2David TurgeonSpring Valley CA 3Aaron MarkosDeerfield IL Senior 1Tad JonesN Olmsted OH 2Billy CarneyJacksonville FL 3Susan BrownStone Mtn GA Open 1Ailfonso CaneMenico City MX 2William BiggsAndoner NJ 3Jim 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PetersonVilla Park IL269 2Barry ZeigesfasaReading PA265 3Craig DunlopGreensburg PA257 4Curtiss ZinkWoodburs IN208 5Michael SwansBirmingham AL172 Open 1Stan StoyHazeiwood MO408 2William ShailorDetroit MI397 3Joseph MekinaDayton OH376 4Rudy KiulberTroy OH349 5Paul ShailorMt Clemens Mi321 6Stene GeraghtyLos Gatos CA316 7Nicholas PitasHamburg NY307 8Bob WatsonMorton Grove IL275 9Larry WillisSt Louisville OH274 10 Larry SargentBurbank CA271 PP ROCKET POWER Junior 1Karen BrownStone Mtn GA 2Dane LindleyNapervilie IL 3David TurgeonSpring Valley CA Senior 1Danid ReekenAnn Arbor Mi 2Susan BrownStone Mb GA Open 1Orval StewartNashville TN 2Samuel ScheetaTrenton NJ 3Charlie SotichChicago IL 4Paul ShailorMt Clemens Mi BR F WatsonDes Moines IA 6Anthony italianoBrookfieid WI Seconda 200 197 112 21 5 416 352 332 329 327 315 PP PAYLOAD JuniorSeconds 1Glenn HoutenbriskW Palm 8th FL224 2Brian SchuettierLake Worth FL158 3Carl LinstrumFt Lauderdale FL109 Senior 1Susan BrownStone Men GA133 2Druycott HookeMountainhowe PA23 Open 1Bill HaleColumbus OH317 2Fred AndersonHaughton LA295 3Rudy KlulberLakewood OH279 4Curt SanfordDallas TX260 5William BakerNorman OK242 6Gilbert RobbinsAnderson IL240 PP ELECTRIC POWER JuniorSeconda 1Karen BrowsStone Mte GA205 2David BrownStone Mtn GA186 3Liz SanfordDallas TX174 Senior 1Susan BrowsStone Mtn GA89 Open 1William JenkinsMemphis TN401 2Rudy KiulberLakewood OH380 3William BakerNorman OK299 4Peter BrocksNewport News VA187 5Linda BrownStone Mtn GA160 Hats Indoor Results INDOOR AMA STICK JuniorMis/Sec 1Dave LindleyNapervilie IL16092 2Mike ClemDallas TX9135 3Bradley FuiwerMishawaka IN7257 Senior 1Susan BrownStone Mtn GA4528 Open 1Clarence MatherSan Diego CA28298 2Richard HurdcastieBaliwin MO25061 3Dan DominaEast Windsor NJ23342 4William ShuilorDetroit Mi22220 5Edward StoilMt Cinmens Mi21425 INDOOR PAPER STICK JuniorMm/Sec 1 Dave LindleyNapervilie IL14080 2 Mike ClewDallas TX8085 3 Paul LouckaWilloughby OH6546 Senior 1 Billy CurneyJacksonville FL4465 2 Susan BrownStone Mts GA4380 Open 1 R W ObarskiPittsburgh PA17478 2Dan DominaEast Windsor NJ16100 3Daniel BelieftSilver Sprieg MD15588 4Edward StyliMt Clemens MI15158 5Charlie SotichChicago IL14234 INDOOR CABIN JuniorMin/Sec 1Paul LouckaWilloughby OH10000 2Dave LindleyNapemville IL7210 3Bryan PalmerMishawalsa IN4152 Senior lights completed Open 1Larry LouckaWilloughby OH19045 2William ShailorDetroit Ml18548 3Robert GanserPittsburgh PA17294 INDOOR PAl STICK JaniarMin/Sec 1Dave LindleyNapervilie IL22040 2Mike ClewDallas TX11420 3David BrownStone Mtn GA7147 Senior 1Susan BrownStone Men GA9228 Open 1Clarence J MatherSan Diego CA51000 2Richard HardcastieBaliwin MO47361 3Emanuel RadoffLivingston NJ45172 4Dan DominaEast Windsor NJ44045 5William ShailorDetroit Ml42172 INDOOR PENNYPLANE JuniorMin/Sec 1Mike ClewDailasTX9212 2Aaron MarkosDeerfield IL8386 3Michael Van GorderCincinnati OH8308 4John OReillyWichita KS8272 5Paul LouckaWilloughby OH7491 Senior 1Curtiss ZinkWoodburn IN7345 2Susan BrownStone Mtn GA4543 3Draycott HookeMoustainhome PA1105 Open 1Richard HardcastleBaliwin MD11264 2Jim ORelilyWichita KS10328 3Gordon WisniewnElGreendale WI10246 4Larry LouckaWilloughby OH10197 5Ronald GanserPittsburgh PA10065 6Waiter Van GorderCincinnati OH9485 INDOOR EASY B JuniorMm/Sec 1Michael Van GorderCincinnati OH12313 2Mike ClewDallas TX11460 3Carl LinutrumFt Lauderdale FL7020 4Bryan FuiwerMishawuka IN6361 5Bradley FulmerMishuwaka IN5244 Senior 1Susan BrownStone Mtn GA5076 2Billy CarneyJacksonville FL4575 3Druycott HookeMountaishowe PA0552 Open 1Waiter Van GorderCincinnati OH16446 2R W ObarukiPittsburgh PA15580 3Richard HardcustieBaliwin MD15529 4Clarence J MatherSan Diego CA13529 5Ronald GunnerPittsburgh PA13175 INDOOR HANDLAUNCH GLIDER JuniorSeconds 1Bryan PuiwerMishawaka IN847 2Mike ClewDallas TX801 3Bradley PalmerMishawaka IN758 December 1980 87 Indoor HLGJr 4 Edward W Mate B David Targeon Senior 1 Curtiss Zink Cone Evergreen Ph IL Spring Valley CA Woodhurn IN 742I2 Drayeott Hooke 716I3 Jeffrey Carr IOpen 610I1 Stan Stoy Mountainhoene PA426 Ridgeway PA360 Haaelmood MO1228 Rules Proposals lit ormation Summaries new rules proposals conclude issue cycle rules changes 1952-63 rules has reached its first milestone cut off date submission new rules proposals Septemher 1 has paused As con sequence new proposals haye heen receiyed AMA Headquarters have hero numbered distrihuted various Contest Boards No new proposals can accepted now few cross-proposals can accepted vowhot respect very few CL pro posals main hody cross-proposals can accepted offer proposals have survived Contest Boards Initial Vote have heen puhlluhed hereplanned March 1961 issue March 81 issue should reach homes suhscrihers hy Fehtuary 1 approximately General Rules Proposals GEN-82-5Add rules propoealu information no AMA rule book proposes add complete rulemaking process puhlluhed August CN section Model Aelurion pages 9090 AMA rule hook Har ry S Murphy Dukwood IN wants make easier AMA memhers have direct access information necessary participate rulemaking process would become new rule hook section GEN-82-6Replace cuarreen AMA cunoesnano age groupinge proposes replace existing unior/Senior/Open age classifica tions Junior redefined up 18 years age/Senior redefined usage 18 older/ Expert experienced competitors de fined individual event rules hy specialty groups hy contest management addi elon national records would restricted tile Junior Expert classes Paul M Smith Sterling Heights Ml points out present practically no Junior Senior contestuets addition says local contests have events sepa rated age groupsand apparently just meet minimum requirements obtain AAA AAAA sanc tions states chat now no adult beginners group presents details show AMA Nationals using 1979 example no significant sumher Junior Senior entrants trophies cannot awarded hecause lack participation also ohserves present contests heing organized using essentially same principlesname ly Novice/Expert types coetestant classi fication p 4 para 1 5 Scale Rules Proposals SC-g2 18No dummy pilot Scale pro poses delete Section 49210 AMA rule hook Charles N ODonnell Blooming ton IL feels dummy pilot rule ill-advised since Scale model flown specifically required have differ ent parts installedsuch cowl canopy struts etc p 66 para 49210 p 76 para 033 p 78 para 552 50-82-igRenbe Sport Scale clasues proposes no elimleate Expert Sports man classes RC Sport Scale suhstitute two new classes B Class would same existing FAI Sport Scale engine displacement limits single61to multi80-cu maximum weight 132-lhs 6 kilograms Class B would essen tially duplicate existing Sport Scale rules engine displacement limits 125-cu exceptions no-cross-proposals now situation mentioned ahove proposals have submitted hy recognized Advisory Cow mittee Proposals submitted hy groups considered have passed Initial Vote time submittal proposals will identi fied summary lists complete rulemaking procedure puhlished CN section August 1960 issue Model elation heginning page 90 Since proposal suhmittals have now ended summaries begun October issue continued No vember issue can now concluded Can Become Innolned nhe Procese interested modelers encouraged comment rules proposals writing appropriate Contest Board member AMA district names addresses can found Directory listitg CN modeler input Contest Board memhers have hetter decisions can comes time vote various proposals maximum weight singleiS-lbs mul ti20-lbs Richard C Allen Endicore NY states present system difficult administer seldom used cites ad vantages heing reduced expense building increased ease trans porting Class models also helieves under present rules three top winners Nationals will prohahly same top-ranked three models will meet FAI rules will therefore selected US Standoff Scale team World Championships asserts classes could combined smaller contests p 77 para 531 0 SC-82-20Stetic points bonus ecrancis built proposes en award 20% staticpoint bonus components model excluding plans engines fuel sys tems control fittings have made hy modeler Ed McCullough Portland OR wants encourage scratch-building upgrade role builder p 77 adds new subparagraph para 536 SC-82-21Enclude preprogrammed flight neuners proposes prohibit use such RC accessories roll spin buttons etc during flying portion Scale con test Ed McCullough believes contest flight scores should based piloting skill contestant sophistica elon radio gear points nut no present rule addresses aspect p 77 add new subparagraph para 537 SC-82-22Oiscoueage use prefabricated parna proposes disqualify non-re worked prefabricated parts meriving wrokmanship points static judging Ed Mc Collough wants shift static scoring favor modeler builds own parts believes competition should based relative skills modelers kit part manufacturers Outline finish point scoring would also influ enced degree prefabrication present model p 77 para 5546 SC-82-23Takef off complete 10 feet proposes modify RC Scale Flight ludg ing Guide define completion takeoff maneuver being model has attained altitude approximately 10 feet Ralph Weiss Curie Place NY observes maneuvers completion presently left discretion flier instead being subject coosiseent standard pro poses 10 feet standard because same altitude used defining com mencement landing maneuver p 71 para 50422 SC-g2-24Oefine official fliehe pro poses no define terms official flight attempt official flight RC Sport Scale rules Ralph Weiss proposes offi cial flight defined two maneuvers have judgedincluding attempted uncompleted maneuvers yield ing zero points would allow two attempts achieve official flight attempt being charged contestant once clock has started flight Ralph Hurryl Contest Board has its own deadlines meet first vote pro posals must made hy December 1 Under present procedures effec tive date new rules come out current cycle will lanuary 1 1962 However proposal currently being considered change procedures approved new rules would hecome effective until several months after Janu ary 1962 date Writing Comments Rememher send comments AMA district Contest Board mem hernot AMA Headquareersl writing comments please make complete specific possihie youre against proposal say sol Also give short explanation ohject approve proposal Tell have mixed emotions ahout pro posalmaybe like part dont like another part Contest Board mem wants know Ion points out incorporating changes will make RC Sport Scale rules consistent rules CL RC Pattern both AMA FAI FAI Scale p 77 para 537 add two new subparagrapbs 5C-B2-2BHand-launch Rubber Scale proposes allow hand-launch addition ROG Indoor Outdoor Rubber Scale models Bob Willey Lincoln NE wants alleviate difficulty providing suitably smooth debris-free sites ROG launches will also permit use larger flying props need lengthen models landing gear scale-proportions p 80 pura 575no change 5751 through 57 55 SC-B2-26Pesnut length reutriction proposes change existing rule allows Peanut en have either wingspan 13-in length 9-in rear prop Rohert B Meuser Oakland CA points out certain aircraft designs viewed using certain interpreta tions existing rules would allow hugewinged modelsof 25 30 inches wingspanto fly Peanut proposal would restructure wording section 592 change length restriction 9-in ex clusive propellers p 82 para 592 SC-g2-27Profile-type models Peanut proposes amend existing rules allow entry profile-type models Peanut Scale Robert B Meuser states origi nal intent Peanut rules nor ex clude profile-type models participation event wants restore original intent rules next-to-last sentence 582 would deleted new sentence added en end paragraph would prohibit disqualification profile-type models p 81 para 582 SC-B2-2gPrufile-type modeln PP Outdoor Gas proposes restructure wording section 56 AMA rule book allow entry profile-type models Outdoor FE Gas Flying Scale competitions Robert B Meuser states never intent rules exclude profile-type models event wants restore original intent existing rules adding phrase end section 562 would pro hibit disqualification profile-type mod els p 80 para 582 SC-82-29-Profile-type models PP Indoor Outdoor Rubber proposes re structure wording section 57 AMA rule hook no allow entry profiletype models Indoor Outdoor Rubber Plying Scale events Robert B Meuser states never intent rules ex clude profile-type models event wants restore original intent adding phrase end first sentence 572 would prohibit disqualifica tion profile-type models p 80 pura 572 SC-82-30Aasply Unified Scale rules Pea out proposes replace existing lan guage defines eligible prototype Alternate rules Peanut reference 1060 1051 1042 1039 Cro-Proposelu As mentioned earlier very few cross-proposals can accepted now Most cannot accepted yet either case submitted must official Rules Change Proposal Form must have required signatures Cross-proposals can now accepted very few CL proposalssince hate heen submitted hy recognized Advisory Committees identified pro posal summary lists follow other cross-proposals rememher cannot suhmitted until offer puhlishieg proposals have ser viced Contest Board Initial Voteand planned uttil March 1961 issue Model elation will approximate four-week period daring activity can done hefore cross-proposal cutoff date March 1 1961 intend participate cross-proposal effort sure get copies official Rules Change Pro posal Form will need well advance can ohtalned hy writing AMA Headquarters can use copies printed page 93 August 1980 issue ModelAviation paragraph 2 Unified Scale Judging section section 48 Robert B Meuser states present rule too vague other FF Scale events now use section 48 define acceptable model Profile-type mod els would allowed too p 82 para 592 SC-B2-31Clarify Alternate Peanut rules proposes make various changes section 59 delete inappropriate text clean up some sloppy wording Robert B Meuser wants following para 3 delete first three sentences para 4change ability score para 5delete word Section title change first sentence read 9 flights flights offi cial third sentence change should must can may para 6delete second sentence para 7de lete last sentence p 82 para 593 594 595 596 597 5C-82-32Unified Scale Judging rules RC Spurn end Giant Scale proposes make section 482 applicable RC Sport Giant Scale deleting first sentence section 533 substituting section 482 would affect Giant Scale because section 541 refers back section 533 John D Preston Falls Church VA states present rules too vague can did lead admissibility models events clearly violation intent rules case model entered large contest except paint job could recognized being model stated full-scale aircraft another case model entered pro totype never completed flown addition adoption pro posed rule would make model require ments uniform AMA evenesfor powered Scale models p 76 para 533 SC-82-33Consolidate edit Scale rules John de Vries proposes reposition consolidate entire Scale rules section AMA rule hook No rules would changed Duplication redundancy ambi guinies would eliminated information applicable classes Scale model aircraft would covuolidated iv Scale General 47 section pp 66 through 83 para 47 through 60 SC-82-34Diseontinue RC Precision Scale Sailplane proposes delete section 51 AMA rule book Claude McCullough Montezuma IA states event has never achieved appreciable amount popularity should removed rule hook make space popular events p 74 para 51 SC-g2-36Plier initiates Procedure Turn proposes make flier sole source responsibility determining com mence Procedure Turn Straight Flight maneuver Claude McCullough states though present rules give judges option specifying what point flier may begin Procedure Turn judges prefer let flier set distance addition states por 88 Model Aviation 2 Bernard Boehes 3 Charles Markon 4 Rudy Klulber 5 Paul Shailor South Bend IN Deerfield IL Lakemood OH Mt Clemens Ml tion rule seldom ever used believes removal portion rule will reduce possibilities errors disputes p 72 para 50432 80-8238Judges discretion scale-speed scoring proposes delete wording 50429 directs judge award scale-speed realism fixed-weight perctntage tht total Realism score Claude McCullough does want hegin descrihing specific award pcecentages particular situations feels rules now complex enough such matters shuxid left judtement officials p 72 para 5042 9 50-82-37Spore Seale mont fly award proposes add phrase Sport Scale rules Flight Scoring section 5396 would prevent model receiving con test placing award unless hecome air borne Claude McCullough states tent Scale rules has always heen flying part competition notes rules now make clear state ment principle p 77 para 539 add new subparagraph 50-82-38--Standardize RO Sport Giant Seale rules proposes allow Scale Contest Board select either RC Sport Giant Scale static flight scoring roles standard hoth enenex standard ize other operational rules except re lating size models Claude McCullough states present rules minor differences between two events inefficient standpoint contest organization pp 7678 para 53 54 SC-82-38Alner dihedral minhout penalty proposes allow Ff Flying Scale mod els depart scale dihedral accord ance sliding-scale scheme hased whether prototype high- mid- low- multi-wing configuration incur ring scale penalties William F McCombs Dallas TX notes full-scale aircraft have dihedral lack thereof will give FF model scale dihedral sufficient lateral stability fly successfully notes location aircrafts wings high mid low etc also has strong effect total amount dihedral required provide adequate lateral stability Therefore pro poses sliding scale allowable devia tion scale dihedral allowed depend ing design prototype asserts acceptance proposal would result greater variety models being built being entered con tests risk crash-damage models caused modelers trying stick scale dihedral inadequate would diminished Acceptance proposal would require addition description dihedral tolerance band sections applying FF Flying Scale events pp BO 81 82 para 5631 Rubber Flying Scale Judging Guide 58BA 596G SC-82-40-Allom horizontal stabilizer area 20% proposes allow horizontal stabilizer area FF Rubber flying Scale models increased 20% wing area incurring scale penalties pro viding scale shape maintained substantiating area calculations pre sented iv documentation FF Gas Flying Scale models would allowed tail area up 14% William F McCombs notes some full-scale aircraft have very small tail areassome little 6%while others have tail areas 20% wore observes FF models usually cannot made fly satisfactorily tail areas much less 20% believes rule will provide equitable contest rules encourage greater variety models reduce crash damuen risks since modelers will tempting fly models inadequate tail area p 81 judging Guide p 82 para 588A p 83 Peanut Scale Alternate Score Sheet Item H 50-82-41Stringer tisooc replace solid surfaces proposes allow FF Rubber Scale models use tissue stringer con struction model surfaces pro totype metal plywood other solid material surfaces incurring scale penalties William P McCombs claims tbat rubber-powered models severe disad vantage flight scoring due extra weight having toast solid material instead stringer/tissue proposed rule would make contest rules much equitable p 81 judging Guide p 02 para 508A p 83 Peanut Scale Alternate Scorn Sheet section 50-82-42Prop length limit 1/2-wingspan proposes allow rubber-powered mod els use propellers diameter up 1/3 models wingspan allow landing gear lengthened allow 1/8-in prop/ground clearance loss scale points William F McCombs points out full-size aircraft particularly lightplanes have small propellers stubhy landing gear modeler chooses aircraft subject must accept scale deviation penal ties order use propeller will give reasonable flight duration feels proposed rule will make contest rules equitable would encourage greater vari ety models p 80 para 5733 SC-82-43Non-scale airtoil sectiom allomnd proposes allow rubber-powered mod clv use desired non-ondercambered airfoil section unless prototype used undercamber losing scale points William F McCombs points out Rubher Scale models also scored duration full-size aircraft use airfoils re sult model very undesirable air foilexcessive thickness blunt leading edgesfor duration purposes believes proposal would make contest ruins equi table would encourage greater variety models built p 81 judging Guide Item lip 82 para 588A p 83 Peanut Scale Alternate Score Sheet Item 50-82-44 Fly minhoot struts/mires/profober ances proposes allow FF Scale fliers remove wing/tail struts and/or rigging wires other external protuherances except landing gear dummy engines flying purposes incurring scale penal ties William F McCombs mentions suhject items very susceptible crash damage especially Duedoor models also impair duration capabilities Rubber models good duration important contest scoring feels proposal would result morn equitable contest rules would encourage huild itt greater variety models ultimately resulting increased interest fF Scale con tests p 80 para 575-add new subpara graph p 80 para 563add new subpara graph p81 para 583 p 82 para 595 80-82-48--Eliminate duration Robber proposes eliminate duration scoring Rubber events would substitute re quirement model must achieve official flight least 40-sec duration monoplanes 30-sec multi-planes Will iam F McComhs notes great number full-scale aircraft reason design features will permit good-duration scale model tube built gross scale deviationswhich other choice models require believes adoption proposal would result equitable contest rules thereby en couraging greater variety models resulting increase interest FF Scale con tests p 80 delete paragraphs 5784 5755 replace proposed rule para 576 p 81 judging Guidedelete Flight Points Total Points p 81 para 583 586 p 82 Scoring Sheetremove handicaps flight Scum p 82 para 594 595 p 83 Score Sheetdelete Flight Points Total Points 80-82-46Peanut prop limit 5/13-ming span proposes limit maximum diameter Peanut propeller 5/13 wingspan allow lengthening land ing gear allow 1/8-in prop/ground clear ance incurring scale penalties addition structure amphibians other unique types airplanes could al tered accommodate such propeller out scale penalty William F McCombs totes mavy full-scale airplanes particularly lightplanes have short propellers stubby landing gearmaking poor subjects Peanut Scale models unless builder willing accept large scale-deviation penal ties claims adoption proposal would encourage greater diversity models would increase interest Ff Scale/Pea nut contests p 82 para 588A p 83 Score SheetItem 80-82-47Single prop multi-engine Rob ber proposes allow FF Rubber Scale models multi-engine configuration flown single propeller installed nose fuselage No other flying pro pellers would permitted No scale penalty would incurred structural changes nose sectionsuch separate noseblock arrangementwhich would necessary use arrangemunt Landing gear could extended length necessary allow 1/8-in prop/ground clearance flight propeller would limited diameter maximum 1/3 0f modnis wingspan flight prop would installed after static judging William F McComhs states FF Scale Rubber mdoels multi-engine aircraft just competitive single-engine types respect flight duration adoption proposal would make contest rules equitable encourage greater vari ety models promote interest FF Scale contests p 81 judging Guide p 82 para 588A 80-8248Engine Ounteol option CL proposes establish Engine Control option both CL Sport Precision Scale Smooth proportional use engine control would required during flightreduce power after takeoff etcand taxi ma neuver Maximum points would given engine shutoff after taxi No points would given engine still running after model landed came stop Pre cision Scale would award 020 points Sport Scale would award 010 points Mike Gretz Montezuma IA contends under present rules virtually impossible models civilian types aircraft fill out full flight plan maximum num ber options allowed votes adop tion proposal would also bring rules Precision Sport agreement respect scoring engine cutoff lieves its adoption would also reduce present confusion whether allow use option under Sport Scale rule 53112 believes adoption would make flight scoring potential types scale models equitable p 79 para SS8 80-82-48Contest Procedure CL Sport Scale proposes clarify update CL Sport Scale rules respect num ber official flights allowedthree attempts make two official flights would accomplished renumbering para graphs 5311 5312 5313 5314 adding new paragraph 5311it would entire paragraph 556 CL Precision Scale rules addition title 537 would changed Flight RC Con test Procedures Mike Grerz wants update rule hook meets intent rulemakers also agrees con test practices almost universally used p 77 para 537 p 70 para 5311 53t2 5313 5314 80-82-50Maximum total engine displace ment 125 no in CL Precision Scale proposes limit total engine dis placement CL Precision Scale 125 ca allow use size electric motor Mike Gretz notes present roles apparently through oversight set total displacement limit engines multi-engine CL Precision Scale model believes present availability popularity big engines RC Giant Scale someone might try big CL model multi-125 to- engineswhich perceives could very dangerous situation safety standpoint p 79 para 553 80-82-51Restrict aerobatics CL Sport Scale proposes delete words Aerobatics paragraph 53112 AMA rule hook Mike Gretz believes exotic CL Aerobatics ma neunerslike overhead eights cloverleaf hourglassdo belong Scale contest proposal would limit choice ma neuvern found AMA FAI Scale rules (p78 para 53112 80-82-52RO Scale flight presentation 80 degrees elevation proposes change present preseneatiou-elevation limit RC Scale 45 degrees 60 degrees Russell Knetzger Shorewood WI nones RC Pattern maneuvers have used 60-degree elevation limitation years contests use same judges both Scale Patternmeaning should additional hardship udges use greater elevation p 70 para 5022 80-82-52RC Scale maneuver 60/40 split realism vesos perfection proposes add guidelines judges score maneuvers RC Scale may wellperformed realistic proposal suggests 60% maneuver score given perfection maneuver 40% score given flight realism maneuver Russell Knetzger feels present rules silent respect judging scale realism maneuver glees example well-performed yet onrealistic maneuver too fast too round too Dx etc Award 6 points perfection 0 points realism total 6 points Another maneuver well-placed very scale-like Award 4 points per fection 5 points realism total 9 points p 70 para 5023 80-82-54l-lalf-poiot scoring maneuvers proposes amend RC Scale Flight judging Guide such maneuvers can awarded half-point scores instead being rounded-off downward next whole number Russell Knetzger would like see judges guidelines compatible Pattern practices avoid confusion since two events often flown same contests using same judges p 70 para 504 80-82-58-Judge RO Scale optines 1/3-1/31/2 proposes amend RC Scale Plight judging Guide provide guidelines judging scale operations specifically 1/3 score positioning good viewing 1/3 scale realism 1/3 quality function Russell Knetzger believes judge should have written guidelines help him reach decision scoring such functions bomb drop retracts spraying etc p 70 para 504 80-82-56-Score Complicated Gear Opera tion RC Sport Scale proposes amend RC Scale Flight judging Guide deleting sentence Sport - should nor expected model. complicated gear cycling operation Russell Knetzger lieves Sport Scale model builder has done good job copying complicated type geor operation should receive appropriately higher score p 70 para 504 12 80-82-87Scale takeoff defined some Pattarn proposes Amend RC Scale Flight lodging Guide definition Takeoff maneuver always same definition RC Pattern Takeoff given AMA RC Pattern judges Guide section E Takeoff p 47 Russell Knetager watts Scale maneuver go same Pattern because two events commonly run together same contests p 71 para 50422 50-82-56-Use PAl Figure Eight pro poses substitute FAI Figure Eight ma neuver certain modifications present Figure Eight maneuver proposal quite similar SC-82-4 SC-82-1 1 SC82-17 differs defines entry being parallel flight line no specifi cation upwind downwind starts turn exactly center judges modifies FAI definitions deleting term greerhead deleting Note Russell Knetager states AMA Figure Eight too hard judge contests now using FAI maneuver p 45 para E Horizontal Eight 80-82-88-Move Fly-Pant further out proposes umend RC Scale Flight judg ing Guide Fly-Past maneuver moved farther away flight line spectators Its flight path would parallel flight line Rumell Knetager states present requirement fly down cen ter line runway represents safety hazard some local contests now rou tinely move maneuver out bit p 72 para 50424 80-82-80Standardize landing height entry proposes two things Define landing entry point being same height used define end Takeoff maneuver tie height used define end Pattern takeoff maneu ver RC Scale Flight judging Guide would amended define beginning Landing maneuver same value used AMA RC Pattern judges Guide section E Takeoff p 47 Russell Knetzger wants no standardize heights judges aid since claims two events often flown same contest judged same judges p 72 para 50426 SC-82-61Spot landing optional Precision proposes make Spot Landing ma neuver optional event contest does provide spot scoring Ante thee maneuver could substituted allowed contest officials Russell Kneezeer ob serves Precision Scale remain ing AMA RC event left spot landing requirement contest manage ment doen choose lay out spot December 1980 89 SC-82-61 Coot other events rules should provide alternative p 72 para 50427 SC-82-62Mona flight penis Straight Flight Out/Back proposes amend RC Scale Flight judging Guide order move flight path Straight Flight Out Straight Flight Back off center run way further away flight line spectators specify 300-ft length flight centered judges Russell Knetzger wants move flight path further out safety measure p 72 paras 50432 50435 SC-82-63Craftwnanship point lose use kit parts Pracision proposes amend Utified Scale Judging section specify maximum penaley10%which may imposed tight categories use preformed parts decals Russell Knetzgtr wants judges have some form unified guideline downgrading models presence items made hy builder I-In feels some limitations modeler uses some preformed parts decals might automatically Ott rut ting p 67 pare 4544 SC-62-64 Scoring kit parts Sport Scale proposes set guideline judges respect downgrading craftmanship scores use nf kit preformed parts proposed maximum deduction six points Russell Knetzger wants see stand ardized guideline hard judge cant hiast modeler out chances competi tiveness totes no present guidelines such deductions p 77 para 5346 SC-82-65 Eliminate Sport Scala classes proposes delete section 5310 AMA rule book thereby eliminating Expert Sportsman Sport Scale classes leaving untitled class Buddy Irwin Albuquerque NM states present two-class system too complicated too costlya contest would require least six trophies wonid require too much hook keeping I-It points out cant legislate winners everyone has start bottom p 77 para 5310 SC-5266---Split Sport Scala scores 60/40f lyl static proposes limit static points 80 points average-of-two-best-flightscores 120 points would occur re vising section 5313 AMA rule book Ted White Bedford TX wants empha size flying aspect Sport Scale p 78 para 5313 SC-g267No slow cruise Fly-Past proposes delete reference slow cruise spend merely use 1978-79 rules fast slow Dan Parsons Al buquerque NM wants leave choice Fly-Past speed up pilot further states full-scale world no such term slow cruise would return section 30424 wording used 1978-79 rule book its section 4694 p 72 para 50424 SC-62-68Eliminate Flap option Sport Scale proposes amend sec 3381 deleting word flaps Dan Parsons wants emphasize fifing 0 Sport Scale notes flap operation demonstration difficult see model air p 77 para 5381 SC-82-6g Eliminate non-built parts list Sport Scale proposes delete section 5346 AMA rule book sec tion requires builder Sport Scale model provide list parts did make himself Buddy Irwin states contestants will nof comply rule unenforceable p 77 para 3346 SC-62-70 Fewer details Sport Scale Tbis proposes replace section 5353 equivalent section 1978-79 rule book section 4863 p 62 would have effect reducing number external model details will scored static judging Dan Parsons claims Sport Scale rapidly turning AMA Scaleand wants reverse trend event will revert back its original intent being Standoff Scale p 77 para 5353 SC-82-71Add Prone Tad/Pinto Tasi Hangar AC Sport Scale Flight Plan proposes make present options Proto Taxi Pinto Taxi Hangar part RC Flight Pluol thus would become ob ligatory maneuvers addition Contest Director determine runway wind conditions make maneuvers un suitable two additional options would allowed added Flight Plan contestant could earn 120 flight points see RC-82-66 Ted White wants no empha size realism Sport Scale fifing notes real airplanes taxi flights carried out p 77 para 538 53 82 SC-82-72 Reduce Sport Scale static points proposes reduce Static Scoring points following values Accuracy Outline30 Craftsmanship25 Finish Color Markings25 Ted White wants crease emphasis flying RC Sport Scale proposal complements SC-82-66 SC-82-7t p 77 para 536 SC-82-73 Remote Figure Eight AC Flight Plan Sport Scale proposes remove Figure Eight obligatory maneuver Sport Scale Flight Plan replace Option Ted White contends maneuver dangerous because forces modeler fly too far out too low thereby endangering model p 77 para 538 item 2 SC-g2-74Make Touch Go option proposes have Touch Go ma neuver RC Sport Scale equivalent option instead equinalent two options present Dan Parsons claims actuality maneuver should judged such also believes reducing no one-option maneuver might increase its popularity p 77 para 53 83 Note RC Scale modelers invited review proposal ltC-g2-B under Radio Control Pro posals November issue page 97 presented new Scale Pylon Racing event utilizing static scoring rules Sport Scale As written steps being taken resolve whether proposal properly should handled Scale Contest Board Radio Control Contest Board Radio Control Ruin Proposals RC-B2-7Fbergless propellers Quarter Midget Pylon proposes allow use fiberglass propellers Quarter Midget Py lon Racing Vance H Sutton Poughkeepsie NY claims fiberglass props would cheaper use since dont break easily addition use would make ex perimentation various prop sizrs easier accomplish since would last longer cites fact type propeller now being safely used CL Scale Racing engines similar power rpm used Quarter Midget p 53 para 416 RC-828 Use 35 cc engines Quarter Midg en proposes change maximum allowable engine displacement Quarter Midget Pylon Racing 35 cc exist itt 25 cc James F Gager Fort Wayne IN points out now competi tive 25 cc engine marketand now-and-then basis observes least four suitable 35 cc engines now readily available thanks popularity RC car racing p 53 para 4141 RC-g2-9 Use engine shutoff Quarter Midg Tbis proposes liberalize carburetor rule Quarter Midget Pylon Racing existing rule would changed allow use fuel cutoff provided could done RC model upright position simple venturi coeld used place RC carburetor james F Gager states present rule being ignored fliers since use secondary re mote needle valve systems RC carburetors now being used fuel shutoff mechanisms anyway p 33 para 4145 RC-8210--Allow engine modifications Quarter Midget proposes eliminate existing role prohibits engine re work/modification Quarter Midget Pylon Racing Section 4146 would changed allow engine modifications did alter engine displacement James F Gager notes parts substitution already hap pening accepted fact life com petitive racing observes some engine reworksuch rechroming sleevesis now being done driven shortage mansfacturer replacement parts p 53 para 4 146 AC-82-11Oefine attempt official flight AC Sport Aerobatics proposes define attempt official flight limit contestant two attempts make official flight An attempt would charged contestant once clock started flight Ralph Weiss Cane Place NY notes since rules now refer official flight becomes necessary specify number attempts available contestant notes approval proposal would make RC Sport Aerobatic rules consistent witb CL RC Pattern both AMA FAI FAI Scale p 48 para 3911 RC-82-12Prewurized fuel systems IhA Pylon Racing Tbis proposes allow pres surized fuel systems using either engine crank case pressure pen-bladder-type fuel tanks used i4A Pylon Racing Use avail able pressure backylates would also al lowed John Kilsdook Nortbville Ml em phasizes pressnre fuel systems nor increase performance engine main virtue provide very consist ent engine runsa problem very prevalent AAsespecially novice fliers p 55 para 43323 RC-52-13Mie 26 cc 35 cc engines Quarter Midget proposal broader scope RC-82-8 proposes allow 35 cc engines combined increase wing area required 375 sq minimum weight three pounds John Kils donk wants allow plentiful 35 cc engines Quarter Midget recogeizes increased performance compared 25 cc engines requires changes model specifications order drive out existing 25 cc models observes existing available fiberglass fuselages racer kits could easily modi fied accept new larger wing new minimum weight will large ly attained because larger heavier engines new larger heavier wing emphasizes intent proposal nor create ne v class replace existing event intended allow competitor have choice engine/plane combinations can flown competi tively same event p 53 paras 4141 4110 4111 RC-62-14Separate Open event RC Sport Aeeohatics proposes create new Open class RC Sport Aerobatics ac commodates both monoplanes biplanes replicas aerobatic aircraft known capable aerobatic compe tition within box Model weight engine limits would same RC Giant Scale Flight maneuvers would continuous-flow type used International Aerobatic Competition contests Tourna ment Champions C Glenn Carter Wal nut Creek CA hopes increase appeal type RC competition providing event will accommodate models previously ineligible p 48 paras 394 3941 3943 39131 RC-8215Separate Scores free-style ma neusees AC Sport Aerobatics pro poses score five free-style ma neuuers Biplane event separately scale 0-10 require five maneuvers Sportsman also maneuvers selected list applicable class entered C Glenn Carter wants align classes require same number free-style maneu vers giving full credit difficult continuous flow free-style der simplify judging five maneuvers would have drawn published list class being entered pp 48 49 paras 3933 395 3965 3992 39152 39153 3916 39173 39175 39176 391 77 391 79 391 82 391 83 391 87 RC-6216No Pre-Prlonice gear down & no pipes Novice proposes delete existing Pre-Novice class Pattern require Novice-class aircraft fly gear down also prohibit use tuned-pipe exhaust systems Novice-class aircraft Rob ert C Noll Vestal NY believes five classes Pattern too since Pre-Novice included contests should dropped AMA rule book wants simplify Novice help newcomers break sport RC pp 39 40 paras 38441 387 3882 38121 3814 38143J AC-S2-17No mandatory progression Espeet Masters proposes make advancement flier Expert Masters class RC Pattern strictiy voluntary mat tee Robert C Null expresses opinion majority Pattern fliers will never achieve level skill required compete against top Masters contestants should allowed remain active Expert becoming involved demanding time travel required become competitive Mas ters flier Once declaring himself Master flier could revert Expert except outlined section 38812 p 39 para 38 82 RC-52-1BThis number associated active proposal RC-62-lgRaise Reneese Double lmmelmann K-factor 2 3 proposes crease K-factor RC Pattern Re verse Immelmant maneuver two three Russell Knetzger states experience maneuver seems indicate difficulty underrated pp 40 41 section 3819 item Reverse Double melmant RC-g2-20Define center points Pattern roll maneuvers proposes definite descrip tions center points following Pattern maneuvers Four-Point Roll EightPoint Roll Three Horizontal Rolls Slow Roll AMA RC Pattern Judges Guide would revised section E description maneuvers would reflect following definitions Four- Eight-Point RollsCenter middle inverted flight Three Horizontal RollsCenter inverted portion second roll Slow Rollsame Four/Eight-Point Rolls Russell Knetzger states existing maneuver descriptions allow consensus center poives maneuvers reached proposed descriptions will easy parties interpret correctly pp 45-47 items indicated RC-62-21 number vot associated active proposal RC-82-22 number associated active proposal AC-B2-23Maneuner downgrade guidelines Pattern proposes add new sec tion AMA RC Pattern Judges Guide wherein suggested downgrades will given Stall Turn top-overt yaw wrong direction number Loops Axial Rolls wrong too few too maneuvers being off-center suggested values downgrades include Stall Turn flops3-4 points Novice 2-3 points other classes Stall Turn wrong-yaw1A-2A depending upon quality turn Loops/Rolls num ber pff ho i-/ 13-4 points pff thatzero score maneuvers off-center deduct two points quarter total maneuvers length offset Russell Knetzger believes standardized set suggested guidelines needed area cover some very troublesome judging situations p 45 AMA RC Pattern Judges Guide section Dafter mandatory zeroes section add new section RC-g2-24Rmtore straight/level flight end Pattern maneuners proposes add requirement St ft straight level flight start/end AMA Pattern maneuvers AMA RC Pattern judges Guide would revised implement proposal Russell Knereger believes requirement straight level flight has inadvertantly omitted new rule bookit has previous editions AMA rule hook claims level flight segments help judges determine models heading altitude provides fit ting start end maneuver would keep AMA pattern line FAI pattern p 45 section Eadd new paragraph RC-52-25Renise Pattern clam-patterns create short list patterns proposes create short list patterns use contests contest management de sires drop maneuvers interests speeding things up Russell Knetzger has re vised patterns using principle everincreasing difficulty has suggested maneuvers should dropped create short lists' claims short lists quite common local contests proposal made encourage greater uni formity proposed revised patterns maneuvers dropped form short list indicated asterisks pre sented accompanying Table 1 pp 40 90 Model Aviation 41 paras 3814 3815 3816 3817 3818 3819 Table 1 New Class Patterns & Short Lists 16 Novice Pattern Menauvers Note RC82 31 proposes change class nanse Sportsman 1 Takeoff U note Al 2 Stall Torn U 3 Immelmuen Torn U 43 Inside Loops U S Straight Inverted Flight DI 6 1 Reverse Outside Loop U 7 3 Horizontal Rolls ID 8 Reverse Cuban Eight U note RI 9 Cobra Roll DI note 81 10 Landing U 17 Advanced Pattern Maneuvers 1 Takeoff U 2 Figure M U note B 3 Cuban Eight ID 4 Double Immelmane U 5 Four-Point Roll Dl 6 3 Reverse Outside Loopt U 7 Slow Roll DI 8 3 Inside Loops U 9 3 Horizontal Rolls Dl 103-Turn Spin IUI 11 Landing lul 18 Expert Pattern Maneuvers 1 Takeoff U 2 Figure M V Rolls U 3 Cuban Eight DI Double Immelmane 01 5 Slow Roll Dl 6 3 Reverse Outside Loops UI 7 4Point Roll DI 5 1 Square Loop U note CI 5 8-Point Roll DI 10 Top Hat 101 11 3 Horizontal Rolls Dl 12 Landing lul 191 Alternate Masters Pattern Maneuvers Note use contests preselec ted list Masters maneuvers detired 13 Reverse Outside Loops 101 K3 2 Slow Roll ID K3 3 Figure M Rolls lul KS 4 4-point Roll Dl K4 5 Reverse Double Immelmuen UI K2 tote DI 68-Point Roll Dl K4 7 Triangle Rolling Loop U K4 8 Reverse Knife Edge Dl K4 9 Reverse Top Hat 101 K4 10 Reverse Point Roll DI K4 11 Square Loop V Rolls 101 K5 12 Two Opposite Rolls Dl K3 Note long list has K-total 45 takeoff landing scored Notes Indicated maneuver deleted create short list' A The following maneuvers have de leted proposall Straight Flight Out Procedure Turn Straight Flight Back B New additions pattern proposal C New maneuver proposed RC-g241 O Revision K no 3 proposed RC-82-19 UI Upwind Dl Downwind RC-82-26--Mandstory maneuver calls end sdd 50 ft seal flight end maneuver proposes ta two things First require flier helper judges permission call out maneuver prior its initia tion after its completion second require 50ft straight level flight entry termination Pattern maneuver Downgrades would given failure comply Russell Knetzger states call out vital contests multiple flight lines use help judges sort out right model believes callout skill pilot should master need straight level flight same given RC-fl2-24 p 40 para 35148 RC8227Landins always scored Pattern proposes add statement AMA rule hook would assure land ing done out flightplan sequence would always scored would auto matically receive zero score Russell Knetz ger states some Pattern judges believe unscheduled landingcaused flameout other unexpected occurrence must automatically receive zero score cause performed sequence listed flight plan because maneuvers omitted because forseen circumstances believes landing must always scored like takeoff inevitable consequence flight flier should receive best possible treatment already bad situ ation p 40 para 35142 RC82-28--Jodge tells flier flight plan devi anion proposes permit Pattern judge inform flier has omitted maneu ver has performed maneuver out se quence Russell Knetzger believes proposal will benefit both fliers judges would keep judges having guess what coming next would help keep flier making similar errors same flight p 40 para 381 42 RC-8229 K-factors Delete Expert make optional local Masters contests proposes two things First com pletely delete K-factors fram Expert Pattern second delete K-factors fuhofafion Masters scores local coetests except Masters Tournament similar qualifiers flights Russell Knetzger claims K-fac toes tremendous headache contest ficials local contests great source error score tabulation process doubts proposal would change outcome contests p 40 pars 3812 RC-82-30Delege limits Pattern flight time proposes eliminate time lim its flight portion Pattern keep ing engine-starting time limit Russell Kneezger notes since pass model front judges must ma neuver flight time-limit barrassment flier claims complete Ex pert pattern can flown presently-al lowed 10-mit time-slot engine starts bitch p 40 para 3811 RC-82-31Change Pattern Classes Pre-Novice/ Novice no Novice/Sportsman proposes change names two Pattern class es Pre-Novice Novice Nov ice fportsman Russell Knetzger claims nante Pre-Novice awkward Novice demeaning fliers home field since frequently club instructors usually better weekend sport fliers p 39 para 387 RC-82-32 Landing takeoff direction con trolled contest officials proposes give authority set direction Pat tern takeoffs landings contest ficials now option flier Russell Knetzger claims present sys tem allowing fliers choose direc tion takeoff landing results chaotic dangerous field conditions Plane handlers fail look proper direction departing arriving models p 40 para 38141 RC-82-33Pattern model dry weight limit 0f 11 lbs proposes set dry no-fuel weight Pattern models maximum 11 lbs Russell Knetzger wants AMA weight limit agree FAI weight limit AMA weight limit now includes fuel weight p 39 para 3842 RC-82-34Cobra Roll additional downgrade proposes add additional downgrade existing list AMA RC Pattern udges Guide Cobra Roll maneuver Rolls same relative position 45 de gree paths Russell Knetzger believes minor improvement will help both pilots judges p 45 item E Cobra Roll RC-82-35Cuban Eight downgrade clarifica tiOn proposes replace existing No 4 downgrade Cuban Eight maneuver Pattern following 4 Rolls centered 45-degree descents other Russell Knetager states purpose proposal clarify pi lot may use 45-degree des cent make rolls lung centers descent p 45 para E Cuban Eight item 4 RC-g2-36Double lmmelmann Change onesecond rule proposes modify description Double Immelmant ma neuver AMA RC Pattern udges Guide sn straight level portion held no less second Down grade No 4 changed read Model pauses less second before half outside loop Russell Knetzger claims will allow individualism flier will allow graceful maneuver p 45 para E Double Immelmuon RC-g2-37Eight-Point Roll Remove time limits proposes remove 4-h-sec limits 5-sec goal descrip tion Eight-Feint Roll AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide Russell Knetzger wants allow fliers perform graceful ma neuvers p 45 para E Eight-Point Roll RC-82-38Four-Point Roll Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits 5-sec goal descrip tion Four-Point Roll AMA RC Pattern judges Guide Russell Knetzger wants fliers allowed make graceful maneuvers p 45 pars E Four-Point Roll RC-8239Landing Revise description proposes make Landing definition AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide read follows model flares smoothly touch ground within 15 meters about 48 ftj either side judges landing first main rotating tail nosewheel no bouncing changes headlog Landing maneuver will start sin meters 1915 ft runway maneuver will considered complete . Downgrade 6 would changed read Model lands out side 30-meter zone Downgrade 8 would changed read Model does rotate main wheels Russell Knetzger claims describes better landing ter minology aviation-based judge pate pilot control sooner instead last-minute dodging around p 46 pars E Landing RC-g2-4f3--One Reverse Outside Loop Change second role proposes modify Reverse Outside Loop ma neuver same manner given RC-8236 except Downgrade S would affected Russell Knetzger wants allow flier individualism p 46 para E Reverse Outside Loop RC-g241New meneuver Sqoare Loop proposes add new maneuver RC Pattern proposed inclusion Expert class pattern RC-8225 maneurer would defined AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide follows Square Loop Model pulls op executes square loop model should rotate sharply corsets straight paths should least 20 meters 6514 ft long Down grades 1 Loop square 2 Sides square same size 3 Changes heading 4 Wings level Russell Knetzger believes addition maneuver Expert class pattern would good preparation Mat ters-class maneuvers p 46 para Eadd new paragraph RCB242ReveeseDoubleImmelmano Change second rule proposes modify Reverse Double Immelmane ma neuver same manner given RC-82 36 eweept Downgrade 3 would affect ed Russell Keetzger believes will add potential gracefulness maneuver p 46 pata E Reverse Double Immelmano RC-82-43 Reverse Knife Edge Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits 5-sec goalsimilar RC-8238 Russell Knetager wants allow graceful maneuvers p 46 para E Reverse Knife Edge RC-g244Reeerse Point Roll Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits S-sec goalsimilar RC-8238 Russell Knegzger wants allow graceful maneuvers p 46 para E Reverse Point Roll RC-g2-45Slow Roll Make minimum time limit 5 sec proposes change time limit Slow Roll approximately 5 sec minimum S sec 4-6-sec lim its Downgrade S would deleted Russell Knetzger says present 6-sec maxi mum time limit discourages some really gor geous slow slow rolls p 46 para E Slow Roll RC-g246--Stall Turn Revise definition proposes clean up definition maneuver helps prevent being wingoner instead stall turn revised definition iv AMA RC Pattern ludges Guide would read follows Stall Turn model starts straight level flight noses up vertical position stalls yaws tightly through 180 degrees . Russell Knetzger wants clarify things p 46 para E Stall Tom RC-9247Straight Plight Out land Back Revise flight path proposes mont flight path maneuvers farther away flight line spectators AMA RC Pattern ludges Gulde would re vised read follows Straight Flight Out model must brought exactly parallel flight line flown heading absolutely straight level path distance approximately 100 meters 300 ft centered judges . Delete Down grade 1 Revise Downgrade 5 read Gal lops yaw roll pitch Russell Knetager believes present flight path too close safety pp 46 47 para E Straight Flight Out RC-82-48Steaighg Inverted Plight Match PAl proposes remove 3-5-sec time limits maneuver 4-sec minimom deleting Downgrade 4 Russell Knetager notes FAI does lim width maneuver AMA shouldnt either except 60-degree frame p 47 pars E Straight Inverted Flight RC-6249Tekeoff Describe better maneu ver proposes revise AMA RC Pat tern lodges Guide redefining Takeoff maneuver read follows Takeoff model must stand still runway engine running being held accelerate smoothly toward flying speed rotate onto main wheels lift off very gently runway climb gradual angle takeoff ran should straight take off complete model has made turn approximately 60 degrees above anal titude least 6 meters about 20 ft Downgrades 1 Model dons stand still released fails en gain speed smooth ly 3 Model fails rotate onto main wheels jumps ground Russell Knetzger feels higher altitude completion gives things judge rest proposal describes better maneuver p 47 para E Takeoff RC-8250Thres Horleontal Rolls Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6sec limits 5-sec goalsimilar RC 82-38 Russell Knetager says will make maneuver match FAI maneuver allow flier flexibility will allow graceful maneuvers p 47 para E Three Horizontal Rolls RC82-51Three Inside Loops Add down grade proposes add downgrade maneuver definition AMA RC Pat tern judges Guide would read 5 Exit same altitude heading entry Rus sell Knetzger feels revision would helpful beginning fliers Pattern Nov ice class p 47 para E Three Inside Loops RC-8282Three Reverse Inside Loops Change second role proposes modify Three Reverse Inside Loops ma nesver same manner given RC-8236 except no Downgrades affected Russell Knetzger wants provide flier opportunity make graceful maneuver p 47 para E Three Reverse side Loops RC-g2-53--Three Reverse Outside Loops Change second rule proposes change similar RC-82-52 see RC-8236 Russell Knetzger wants allow graceful maneuvers p 47 para E Three Reverse Out side Loops RC-82-84Top Hat Stovepipe proposes redefine Top Hat maneuver description AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide following manner Top Hat Model es polls over inverted flight distance equal vertical climb pulls down ell Knetzger believes rules intended call maneuver des cribed present definition adequate produce desired maneu ver p 47 pars E Top Hat RC-83-55Traffic Pattern Revise descrip tion proposes revise description maneuver found AMA RC Pat tern adges Guide read follows Traf fic Pattern maneuver commenced model flying wind parallel flight line judges turn away flight line 90 degrees d turn maneuver finished 6 meters 20 ft altitude uit may right contestant wishes Russell Knetzger states eliminates discussion left right fortes maneuver away flight line safety consideration blends Landing revision RC 82-39 p 47 para E Traffic Pattern RC-82-56---Triangle Rolling Loop Correct ap parent misprint proposes revise description mancover found AMA RC Pattern ludges Guide follow ing manner Triangle Rolling Loop Model pulls up 45 degree climb holds atti tude no less second ell Knetager believes present wording misprint p 47 para E Triangle Rolling Loop RC-82-57Two Rolls Opposite Directions Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits 5-sec goalsimilar RC-82-38 Rumeli Knetager believes time restraints really necessary p 47 para E Two Rolls Opposite Direc tions RC82-58---Pree passeer Novice Mas ters Clarification proposes revise cer tain wording Flight Pattern paragraph RC Pattern section AMA rule book wording question begins second sentence pars 3814 time model passes - maneuver being performed proposal December 1980 91 RC-82-58 Coot changed read time model passes ding case maxi mum two passes may made maneuver being performed Walter E Damuck Jr Waterbury CT points uut present rule allowing pass places severe hardship Novice Master class fliers because would force Novice land downwind Master class flier has two dilemmas choose can either make downwind landing can com mence first maneuver first down wind pass immediately after takeoff Walter states second alternative Mas ter isa safety hazard since would allow flier check trim see retract gear hung apa condition could result quick depletion airborne bat tery pack possibly leading out-of-con trol crash p 40 para 3814 RC-82-69Adopt PAl RC Aerobatics place AMA RC Pattern Thin proposes throw out Section 38 AMA rule book re placing FAI RC Aerobatics f3A Novice class has added Novice class fliers would fly pattern consist ing 10 maneuvers having total K-factor score 250 points selected con testant FAI pattern Ted White Bedford TX claims AMA Pattern con tests have become too expensive too compli cated too time-consumingdue multiplicity classesto really meaning ful competitions pp 39-47 para 38 Control Line Rules Proposals Note Proposals marked n- open cross-proposal activity mined lately CL-82-7 Navy Carrier class changes pro poses three things First combine Class Class II scale event second change Class non-scale event third change Profile Carrier starting event changes would accomplished tak ing following actions new all-scale Class II would established deleting lower-limit engine displacement 4010 co para 3032 beginnerized Pro file class would established changing model specifications para 3033 3033 1 additional wording follow 3033 add model will have no movable components except elevators hook throttles Example No movable lines flaps ailerons rudder 30331 add Stock en gines An engine will acceptable advertised sold factory-produced ready-to-run unit over 300 use homemade custom-producedthrottle dual curb see-ups throttles different makes sizes engines unacceptable Other changes would made follow ing manner respect Bonus Points para 30812 would become applicable Class II 308221 would revised applicable Class II models would receive 200 bonus points 3081 3 would made applicable Class Profile Class heading 308131 would deleted leaving body subparagraph intact 30814 would re vised read receive bonus points Class II respect Landing two changes would made 301212 add Plane landing outside arresting area remaining deck example Coming stop free-roll area 301 21 5 add Definitiot arrested landing Plane being stopped arresting cables necessary remain hooked Richard ino Woodhaven NY states proposal would result increase competition new Clans II old planes can still used addition 200 bonus points will almost certainly keep profile models out Class II new Profile event will hopefully once again become begin ners event wan envisioned 1973 new Class will provide something in-be tween pp 27 28 paran 30323033031 30331 30812 308121 30813 30814 301 212 301213 CK-82-8Revise Landing Precision Aero batics Thin proposes revise description Landing maneuver Precision Aerobatics section AMA rule book Paragraph 311 316 would revised read Landing correct landing will udged smooth gradual descent gentle touch down aircrafts wheels landing procedure shall judged time aircraft machen normal glide path 4 6 feet judging shall end air craft makes landing assigned flight circle aircraft fully supported its landing gear Kenneth W Stout Livings ton N believes present rule pro duces excessive hardship judges since supposed determine model has lose its flying power addi tion produces unfair hardship flier since trying make precision landing after one-lap glide possibly under adverse wind conditions p 32 para 31 13 16 CL82-29Peecision Landing Precision Aerobanics Thin proposes revise des cription Landing maneuver AMA rule book section 311316 follows Landing correct landing judged model makes smooth gradual descent land no bounce unusual roughness part model other landing gear having touched ground ludging begins model starts smooth gradual descent 4 6 feet until touches down Arthur Adimison Tay lor Ml contends present rule imposes too much hardship both judges contestantmuch same Ken Stout CL-82-8 p 32 para 311316 CL-g2-10Add NA Cornbee asSupplensental proposes add event AMA rule book Supplemental Event sec tion would structured follows 1 Gen eral Applicability equipment purpose rules procedures judging same CL Combat except specified below 2 Stream ers Streamers shall cut 14-in wide 714 ft long string leader shall 4- 8-lb test cotton shall marked ink 48 knot shall extend beyond ink mark 12 3 Contest Site Combat circle shall laid out using three concentric circles provide five-foot radius pilots circle 40 50 ft-radius safety zone Engine displacement limit would 0-00504 cu model weight 2 lb max line length 349 353 lines would 2 multi-strand lines 0012 diameter Pull test would 15 lb Steven B Sacco Norwood MA points out event now being flown throughout country local-rules basis best interests both competitors spectators establish line requirements pull-test values circle lay out rules promote safety consistency add new section AMA rule book CL-82-1 1Combetr Ossen Class fliers mast users own engines proposes make cer tain changes rant Combat rules pertain Open class competition Section 3381 would revised read follows Match Period starting judge will sound loud signal match starting time Either pilot pit crew may start engine pilot junior Senior class model flier pilot Open class model flier pilot must start engine beginning match period aircraft may launched imme diately after starting Junior Senior clans pilot aircraft may launched Open clans pilot once pilot has picked up control handle given launch sig nal pit crew match will end following occur Section 33831 would revised read follows pit crew may start except initial start Open class pilots change engines refuel change plugs propellers etc make re pairs necessary during match Lines cut broken during match may repaired Steven B Sacco observes under pres ent rules pilot can win Combat match en tirely result having better pit crew does opponentthat occurs event mid-air collision causing both models crash prior cuts being made better-pitted plane wins basin airtime points p 35 paras 3381 33831 CL-82-12Begin combat planes 180 degrees apart proposes establish method restraining commencement combat until both planes have airborne leant two laps separated another approximately 180 degrees accomplished renising two sections Combat rules follows First revise section 33823 read Combat may begin until both aircraft airborne both pilots pilots circle starting judge additional center judge sounds signal combat begin initial launch signal will given udge satisfied aircraft bane completed least two level laps counterclockwise separated approximately 180 degrees subsequent launches signal may occur anytime both aircraft flying level counterclockwise separated approximately 180 degrees Second change 331118 read Maneuvering ex pressly forbidden see 821 822 43 Attacking before signal combat begin see 823 latter deals feiture Ron McNally Springfield VA states thin method have found does give preferential advantage except airtime first plane- up tither flier match p 35 para 33823331116 CL-82-13Comhat Start engine winbin 216 win lose proposes establish new Combat rule such entrant will auto matically lose match cannot get engine started within 25 win after match starts exception neither entrants engine ban started end 25 minutes time will ran until winner estab lished Ron McNally says change will allow content move ahead prolong agony p 33 insert new para 3S81c renumber existing 3381c subsequent CL-82-14--Slow Combat Psel tank cannon enclosed proposes add wording existing rule would prohibit enclosing fuel tank Slow Combat modeL Sec tion 342d would have following added fuel tank must enclosed Notch ing wing permissible strength safety ore nor compromised Ron McNally wants eliminate loophole rules could make judging models legality difficult p 36 para 342d CL-82-15 Rat Racing Put displacement breek B cc proposes make slight alteration Rat Race table sec tion 26 two lines defined Engine Size column20103009 30104028 would changed 2136 3031 30524028 Ron McNally wants to change dividing line talbe nominal 29 cu engine 5 ccmaking consistent other CL events p 25 section 26-Table CL-82-16--Rat Racing Change smallest en gine line specifications proposes two things First change present engine displacement band Rat Race table 15002009 cu 1500 2135 cu second change minimum line diameter associated 014 Ron McNally would like see change ties CL-82-13 some degree made sa Juniors could use Formula 21 planes Rat believes might also allow Senior Open fliers use 35 cc engines competitively Rat p 25 section 26-table CL-8217Profile Navy Carrier Change en gina specifications proposes increase allowable engine displacement Profile Carrier 4009 cu allow use ball-hearing crankshaft designs Pete Mazur Aurora would like see advantage taken ready availability RC-style 40 engines event p 27 para 303 31 CL-82-18-Naey Carrier Delete 44-in wing span limit proposes delete wing span limit 44-in Carrier models Pete Mazur points out 44-in limitation re suits grossly distorted Profile scale models after 300 sq requirement met p 27 para 303 CL-82-19Profile Navy Carriert Allow use ball-hearing crankshaft engines proposes delete wording rule re quires use plain sleeve bearing engines event Pete Macar notes cost competitive plain-bearing engine higher bali-bearing enginel ob serves low-performance plain-bear ing engines much cheaper equivalent bali-bearing engine p 27 para 30331 CL-82-20Navy Carrier Redefine landing points proposes modify existing rule defining landing points follows Land ing Points Landing dead stick included hook engaged arresting cable plane completely stopped shall scored fol lows Leon R Ryktarsyk Detroit Ml notes some pit crews now trying catch models still moving having missed arresting cables p 28 para 30 121 CL-82-21Ngey Carrier Delete 60 degree nnee-higlt limit proposes delete sec tion 301 1223 AMA rule book limits nose-high attitude model during low-speed flight maximum 60 degrees Leon Ryktarsyk claims possible enforce rule accurately p 28 para 3011223 CL-62-22Formsla 40 Rat must use 020-in lines 40 engines proposes change requited minimum line diameters Formula 40 Speed Rat Racing associated tablesand 40 cu displacement enginesfrom 018 020 Ron McNally points out being proposed reasons safety p 23 sec 24table p25 sec 26table CLg2-23Stantladiue mini-pipes Speed proposes Speed events use minipipes maximum length shall no longer 6-in measured center line cylinder bore edge pipe side diameter pipe shall constant no taper allowed Gene Hempel acting Speed Advisory Committee desires make rules uniform eliminate con fusion CCL -82- 24 d Superebarging turbocharging geseoss boosts prohibited proposes allow naturally-aspirated en glans Speed events Supercharging turbocharging gaseous boosts would prohib ited Nicholas B Sher acting tot Speed Advisory Committee points out racing engines now being operated hairy edge selt-destruction further significant increases horsepower likely have severe safety-related consequences modelers and/or spectators p 17 para 234 add limitation statement CLg22BMoase cad NA Scale Racing Up grade official status proposes up grade two events official status deleting words Supplemental title section 28 AMA rule book J E Kianse acting behalf Racing Advisory Committee points out ex isting rules have proven over several years use events enjoy great pop ularity national basis p 26 para 28 CL-82-26Endurancer Eliminate need weigh modelfearry fuel internally proposes delete Endurance model speci fications except first sen tence paragraph 336 eliminate maximum weight requirement 4 lbs Paul M Smith Sterling Heights Ml states wording wants delete merely leftovers years piece-meal rules changes no longer meaning ful since four-oz fuel limitation put effect notes four-lb weight limit no longer meaningful too imposed restrict fuel quantity days gone p 37 para 336delete first sentence tabledelete 4 lb man model weight CL-82-27Endurance Reduce fuel capacity 50 cc proposes reduce maxi mum fuel capacity 4 1183 cc 50 cc 17 Cl oz Paul M Smith points out recent rule change event reduction Curl capacity 4 oz done purpose allowing event flown mom reasonable time points oat record under present rules now over 28 win will probably go higher proposal made same spirit last reduced fuel capacityto make possible fly event reasonable length time p 37 para 354 CL-8228Speed Two flights over ecisting record era autamatic new record pro poses change wording support ing flight rule section 23196 two flights contestant exceed cur rent record will automatically give flier right claim new record would accomplished deleting first two sen tences section 231 96 substituting following supporting flight faster record flight flier will have automatically established new record new record will set higher speed two wcord-setting flights William L Boss New Hyde Park NY cites case recent contest flier wan awarded new record because went too fast during supporting flight wan 5 mph faster record flight believes present rules tend award records basis lesser performance rather accept superior performances record purposes 23 para 231 96 92 Model Aviation CL-82-29--Navy Carrier Change nearing high low speed flight proposes require both high-speed low-speed values calculated nearest 1/100 mph low speed points shall scored three times difference between high low speeds mph Marc War washana Canton Ml explains present system too complicatedthat cal culator required no quickly longhand methods used quarter page paper required p 28 paras 3010 230112 CL-82-30Nany Carrier Define hook length faselage length proposes define book length nded us measured intersection hook fuselage hottom uselage length will defined er onethird tbe length fuselage measured hack prop hub rearmost pare airplane LeRoy Cordes Chicago IL claims confusion bow hoth measure ments made proposal has suhmitted clarify situation p 27 para 303 CL-g2-31Nany Carrier Define line spacing eweegence proposes revise section 2043 imposes limits control lines may emerge model follows.lines shall emerge either tween within inch either elevation control lines Harry 1-ligley Glenwood IL states present rules can inter preted require lions spaced maxi mum inch apart believes intent rule p 27 para 3043 CL-82-32Naey Carrier Gieing law spenel signel proposes clarify low speed signal given Insert sentence section 30111 immediately after first sentence follows ptable ludges signal shall ginen model crosses stern deck lap prior locke start low speed timing model will arry Higley states indicated wording inadnertantly omit ted rule book recent printing p 28 para 30111 CL-g2-33Naey Cerrier Delete requirement far plain hearing engines proposal identical CL-82-19 LeRoy Cordes notes few plain-hearing engines being made today fliers taking ball-bearing engines converting plain-bearing Acceptance proposal would allow new flier get competitive engine rea sonable cost local hobby shop p 27 para 30331 CL-g2-34Nany Carrier Define arrested landing proposes add new sub paragraph 301213 worded follows An arrested landing defined air planes forward motion stopped primarily arresting hook engaging arresting cable flight terminates whet planes forward motion ceases receive maximum landing points airplanes forward motion ceases must assume same atti tude assumed prior takeoff Judges guide required arresting hook remain engaged arresting cable after forward motion ceases airplane subsequently rolls off pulled off deck landing still counts LeRoy Cordes states rule used 80 Nationals received unanimous vote Navy Carrier Society members attendance observes also safety improvement since would no longer necessary pit crew members dash onto possihly oil-slick deck try grab model before rolls/falls off deck p 28 para 301215 added CL-g2-35Nany Carrier Define niethad far computing total scare proposes de fine method kenned calculate con testants total score would done adding following new paragraph Carrier rules Scoring flight score shall total high speed points low speed points landing points bonus points LeRoy Cordes notes presently found Navy Carrier rules p 28 add new paragraph CL-g2-36Nany Carrier Minimice builder af-the-madel rule far Janiar/Seniar proposes en add new paragraph section 30 AMA rule book would read follows Junior Senior modeler shall have participated construction plane will place minimum maxi mum amount time skill employed hut will insure modeler some involve ment its constructiun George W Voitik Evanston IL wants stop making hippo crites under-iS modelers nearly fly secondhand planes p 28 add new para CL-g2-37Neey Carrier Eliminate hailder af-the-madel mm far Janiar/Seniar pro poses no add new paragraph section 30 AMA rule book der model rule does apply unior Senior modelers Harry Higley wants stop making hippocrites Carrier fliers below 18 years age p 28 add new para CL-g2-38Nany Carrier Emphasine law speed proposes-to revise scoring sys tem emphasis placed low speed rather high speed would accomplished modifying various parts Carrier rules following plan would implemented Scoring Award three points mph high speed two points second low speed plus landing bonus points Harry Higley notes long high speed used divisor will push higher higher speeds p 28 paras 301 03011 Free Flight Rules Proposals FF 82-14Change clauses dsdl-leeet hesis proposes eliminate present Junior Senior Open age-group classifications contestant grouping inaugurate skill-level-based system having classifica tions Novice Sportsman Open con testant would elect class chose enter event would al lowed enter different classes different events could also change classifications contest-to-cnntese Fur purposes maintaining netting national records record would established event Stan Stoy Maryland Heights MO lieves proposal will help popular ize FF activities will provide best possible way encourage beginners opinion traditional way help itt beginnersmaking up new events simple supposedly attractive expertsdoes have good track record notes skill-level systems used RC Pattern RC Helicopter CL Precision Aerobatics PAMPA seem have accomplished desired results points out proposal would nor upset age-group system AMA dues con test feesit would apply actual flying competition p 7 para 3insert new paragraph after 32 label 53 renumber existing paragraphs accordingly would also result necessity tort oise wording para 137 p 3 since refers age-group contestant classifica tions PP82-15-Na stractsrel hracing Easy B proposes amend Easy B rules adding new paragraph having following wording Structural bracing per mitted E on Burbank CA states present rules allowing structural bracing diverge historically used Easy B promoted ingenious struc tural efficieocy event p 13 para 8 add new subparagraph h FF-g2-lgEsuahlish Rshfaer Speed Sap plentental went proposes fol lowing set rules added AMA rule book order make FF Rubber Speed new Supplemontal event 1 event propeller-driven rubber-powered models 2 No model dimension may exceed 36-in 3 Models must ROG takeoff table table may set angle suit flier Catapulting pushing models allowed Neither wheels nor takeoff gears required Dollies drop-off gears skids may used 4 length speed course shall 200 ft starting end takeoff table 5 model may roll about its longitudinal axis 360 de grees during ins travel over course 6 will no limit number flight tempts permitted 7 model shall timed time leaves takeoff table until passes over finish line Flights shalt timed nearest 1/tOO second speed mph determined equa tion Speed mph1363636 time seconds fastest speed will determine winner Charlie Sotich Chicago IL states event has run Nuts unofficial event since 1973 has also run local coneeses parts country notes course length 200 ft makes possible fly populated areas observes event spectators can readily understand Supplemental event status would assure set uniform rules could used groups over na tion add new section AMA rule book FF-g2-17Clmes A&B Gas Revise engine displacement limits proposes establish following displacement limits Classes A&B Gas Class 5511 60 051200 Class B 161300 to- 201300 Harry S Murphy Anderson IN proposes change because no competition engines top end present displacement limit 20 to- approximately 325 cc being commercially manufactured present reasoning limit increased 35 cc 15s 25 cc would too much power disadvantage compete well proposal would assure 19s 2ts mould B also points out under present rules Class models tend en fall four distinct sub-class sizes HaIf A-sized 051-powered 09-size 13 25 cc size 19 325 cc-size Adoption Ibis proposal would reduce sub-class prolifera tion somewhat p7 para 63 FF-82-18Permit short eehasst eatennions proposes allow exhaust extensions up 4-in measured form center cylinder bore used Richard Covalt Anderson IN points out would allow use mufflers areas may required would also allow rearexhaust engines efficiently cowled notes proposed 4-in length sufficient permit tuned-pipe effects engine performance p 8 para 632 FF-g2-1gAlI nsa mafflern pipes proposes deleve section 632 AMA rule book prohibits use type exhaust extension Joe L Norcross Hanford CA believes modeler should allowed use tuned pipe manes tothat experimentation should inhibited p8 para 632 FF-82-20Bring hack RDG/VTO pro poses add ROG/VTO engine-run times three Categories would Cat ltS nec Cat Illi sec Cat 1119 sec Note same limiten now rules ROW Joe L Norcross believes VTO sbould never have eliminated first place challenge correctly p8 para 641 FF-g2-21lndnar RDG definigian en stand-alane proposes add additional wording no section 1991 AMA rule book addition would read must held moment release such man ner least points resting ground runway Richard N Doig Pontiac Ml notes changes have made eke past section 5 Free Flight General directed Outdoor eventsand changes found impact Indoor events although neser intended proposal merely adds present General rule ROG 532 specifically Indoor intent rule having used Indoor past 10 years will changed inadvertantly General section changed again affect Outdoor events p 13 para 1992 FF-82-22lndoor Ruhher Adapt PAl defini tion far official/unofficial flight pro poses replace sections 1911 1912 AMA rule book following state ment Definition official flight collision role rules concerning fouls another contestants steering equipment shall iden tical current rules FAI Indoor mod els found FAI section rule book including changes clarifications FAI since printing thin rule boolt Richard Doig points out pres tnt rules intended identical corresponding rules FAt Indoor FAI rules changed before new AMA role book man ever printes Note AMA rulemaking FAI procedures presently compatibleand prohably never will sort thing will ever-re curring problem unless proposal type passed Richard points out current difference between AMA FAI roles FAI rules delayed flight 60 sec instead AMAs 30 nec contestants decision after collision foul indifferent p 13 para 1911 1912 PP82-23PAl Indoar Searing record purposes proposes add statement section 1916 AMA rule hook says FAI Indoor record flight shall best single flight series Richard Doig notes according letter rules records FAt Indoor should total best two flights series nix However continues actual practice best single flight series has kept record event Since FAI inter national Indoor records best single flight adoption proposal would bring AMA rules agreement FAI p 13 para 1916 PP82-24Indoor Rubber Replace AMA roles far steering FAI rules pro poses en eliminate section 1915 AMA rule hook replace following statement Steering Model Steering rules AMA events shall identical cur rent rules Indoor models found FAt section rule book including changes clarifications FAI since printing book Richard Doig states FAI rules proposed last roles change adopted FAIn rule copied word-for-word AMA rule book time rule book came out FAt thrown out old rules beleg inherently unfair impossible en force Therefore AMA has stuck bad roles pane two years sees proposal way keep AMA rules same current FAI rules p 13 para 1915 PP-g2-25lndoor Ruhher Allow unlimited nanther models enenn proposes replace section 1910 AMA rule book following statement Number models no limit number models contestant may use event complete flights Richard Doig states present-nvchnology models using removable wings tail booms stabilizers etc have practically eliminated dividing line between repairing replacing particu lar model present rule no longer en forceable claims observes under current rules contestant could lose has happenedl three models tumidair collisions during first three attempts official flight would thus eliminated event Richard feels situa tion unfair p 13 para 1910 FF-g2-28FAI Indoor flown AMA con test Clarify flying rules proposes re vise section 193 AMA rule book present wording relating FAI Indoor Model would replaced following PAl Indoor modei-specifications flying rules scoring rules same world cham pionship Indoor models FAt section Richard Doig claims present wording vague does actually say whether use best five flights best twoflight total out six flights Richard claims current practice use full FAI rules proposal would make prac tice official p 12 para 193 FAI Indoor Model PF-82-27lndoar Rubber Adapt PAl defi nition far end flight proposes re place first sentence section 1913 AMA rule book following Time flight starts instant model launched hand released takeoff ends model comes rent floor building jeteisoning occurs after being launched meets obstruction prevents further flight Richard Doig notes existing differences between AMA FAI rules area often lead timers stopping watches moments inappropriate event being timed proposal would bring AMA events line international rules p 13 para 1913 PF-82-28lndoor Ruhher Reduce official time no nearest whale second proposes change second sentence section 1914 AMA rule book read fol lows Flight duration shall reduced nearest whole second Example 35227 scored 3522 Richard Doig cites following considerations relate thin proposal First ntopwatches re cord fifths second second conventional hand-held stopwutcben accurate tenths fifths second after timed peri od 30 win third task con test officials especially score-keepers will easier since AMA FAI events will scored same way p 13 para 191 3 December 198093
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/12
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NE WSLETTE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1980 Hats Trophies Some contestants Nats did pick up trophies contest contestants may upon written request payment $5 handling fee have throphies mailed theirhomes However offer cannot extended beyond Dec cern ber 31 1980 Nats results listed issue CN includes best knowledge trophy-winners years contest find name did get trophy can still have mailed AMA Headquarters requesting trophy make cer tain include name AMA number letter Please include $5 payment check money order FF Future Hats Hardy G Brodersen Executive Director N FFS role Special Interest Group Free Flight NFFS has undertaken Nats study project end product broad detailed recommendations AMA Executive Council Nats Execu tive Committee special meeting 1980 Dayton Nats Committee formed Bill Mathews Gainesville FL AMA VP Dis trict V serving chairman committee members Homer Smith Harry Murphy Dick Smith Tony Italiano Charlie Sotich Steve Geraghty Sal Taibi Stan Stoy Terry Rimert Jim Scarborough Mark Drela possibles During meeting chaired NFFS Ex ecutive Director Hardy Brodersen several major questions concerning Free Flight Nats identified objectives timetable committee recommenda tions agreed upon First prepare pre liminary report November Executive Council meeting would touch cur rent 1981 Nats site options other aspects concerning quality kind competi tion Second time planning 1982 Nats full review Nats philosophy competition emphasis separation other categories separation Indoor Outdoor events forth FF Interest Questionnaire questionnaire titled Free Flight Nats wide distribution has just sent out Chairman Mathews first step information-gathering process club has yet seen ques 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW tionnaire wish make comments recommendations directly write Bill Mathews 2712 SW 34th St Apt 8 Gaines ville FL 32608 can also phone him 904 371-0363 Last Word As footnote announcement lets correct misguided zeal some friends have displayed both privately modeling press NFFS has de clared war either AMA Nats Committee simply undertaking aspect responsibility Free Flight Special Interest Group preparing carefully detailed well-considered recommenda tions need everyones input NFFS members specially consensus of FF-oriented AMA Chartered Clubs Progress Report 1981 RCAero batics Team Additional Competitors Qualified Mas ters Tournament late September 1980 James C Bennett Glenview IL Joe Bridi Harbor City CA Ron Chidgey Pensacola FL Denis Donohue Bergenfield NJ Mark Doucey Bedford IN James M Edwards New Albany MS Anthony Frackowiak Milford OH Steve Helms Pensacola FL William Hempel Tuc son AZ Jess Hogan Louisville KY Robert J Kelly Brighton CO James R Kimbro Jr Visalia CA Robert Krafft Duxbury MA Kenneth C Meyer Tucson AZ Lloyd Nicholson Aurora CO Charles W Reed Ill Raytown MO Stephen Rojecki Xenia OH Bruce Un derwood Gunthersville AL Team Finals Site Bids request clubs bid being host RC Masters Team Selection Finals printed November issue Model Aviation CN section p 96 As midSeptember two bids have received AMA Headquarters Sky Corral R/C Club Pueblo CO Rocket City Radio Con trollers Inc Huntsville AL program finalists will vote bid accept sometime after January 1 1981 1981 World Championships site 1981 World Championships has yet officially approved however tentative location Guadalajara Mexico WASHINGTON DC 20005 Contest date will late September early October 1981 1980 Hats Results issue present list of top placers 1980 National Contest addition winners additional special awards given below Sterling Models Memorial Award Scale static points category qualifying official flight Granger Williams San Marcos CA Gee Bee R-1 Jim Walker Trophy winner JSO CL Pre cision Aerobatics flyoff excluding appear ance points Les McDonald Miami FL McNeill Cup high time regardless age FAI Power Charles S Markos Deerfield IL 1260 sec Mulvihill Trophy high time regardless age Mulvihill Rubber George Perryman Smyrna GA 1385 sec Tulsa Glue Dobbers Trophy high time regard less age Outdoor HLGlider Stan Stoy Hazeiwood MO 408 sec Stout Indoor Trophy high time regardless age Indoor Cabin Larry Loucka Willough OH 19045 Stout Commercial Trophy high time regard less age AMA FAI Indoor Stick Clarence Mather San Diego CA 28298 AMA Stick Dick Black Trophy high time regardless age Coupe dHiver David E Evans Richburg NY Chris M Matsuno St John MO tie 539 sec Air Force Association Award best military scale model William L Boss New Hyde Park NY deHavilland Mosquito Airborne Express Award best ducted fan Scale model Tom Cook Raymore MO McDonnell F4J Best Scale Flight Achievement Awards pre sented National Association Scale Aeromodelers RC Precision Scale Robert L Underwood St Louis MO Wittman Bonzo RC Sport Scale Arthur H Johnson Deiray Beach FL Curtiss P40 Warhawk CL Precision Scale Edwin Rhoads Cinnaminson NJ Douglas AD-7 Skyraider CL Sport Scale Edward Schwerkolt Bedford OH Spitfire Out door FF Harold W Warner Santa Monica CA Lee-Richards monoplane December 1980 83 Al 1980 Mats SponsorsThe costs covered sponsorships contest entry fees outthe entry costs would high discourage expenses involved National Model Airplaneparticipation Nationals has years worlds Championships addition over 800 competition awards therebiggest model meet because joint AMA-Industry sharing other financial considerations rental telephones tablescosts Academy Model Aeronautics therefore proudly trash pickup special equipment etcgratefully acknowledges thanks following sponsors Ace Ric Inc Airtronics BaltekBalsal iteCorp Bavarian Precision Products Co Circus Hobbies Cox Hobbies Inc Damon Corp Double D Buckles Du-Bro Products Inc Four ls Enterprises Fox Mfg Co Futaba Corp America Globee DivisionTwinn-K Inc Carl Goldberg Models Paul K Guillow Inc Hobby Barn Hobbypoxy Products Hot Stuff Adhesives Jetco Models K & B Manufacturing Mercury Hobbies Inc Midwest Model Supply Midwest Products Co Miniature Aircraft Supply Inc Model Airplane News Model Aeronautic Publications Nico Engraving Peck-Polymers RC Modeler Corp RIN Models Sig Mfg Co Inc Sullivan Products Sterling Models Toledo Weak Signals R/C Club Inc Top Flite Models Inc Williams Bros Inc World Engines Inc 1980 Hats Entries Jr Sr OpenTotal No Contestants92 103 9541149 No Mechanics230 GRANOTOTAL1379 2 Junior Teams included Junior count M Senior Team included Senior count Entlan Event lndoor109 Entrants Stick6 2 Paper Stick7 5 Cabin6 4 PAl Stick511521 Pennyplane10 39 EasyB10ie29 HL Glider142543 AMA Scale8 37 Peanut Scale13 46 Control Line327 Entrants Scale Racins IGoodvearl Rat Racing Slow Rat Racing 8 642 5 341 4. 3. 2734 Hats Scale Results RC PRECISION SCALE Junior No official flights Senior- No official flights Open 1Bob WitcherDelufield WI Piel Beryl 2Robert UnderwoodSt Louis MO Wittman Bunco 3Claude McCulloughMontezuma IA Shiny 2150-A RC SPORT SCALESPORTSMAN Jan 1Tim MottleSterling Hgts Ml PT19 Senior 1Glenn NelsonBerlin MA Smith Miniplane 2Michael MooreHaughton TX Jungmeister Open 1Howard E KeithHouston TX Cessna 182 2Albert KretzPeoria IL Beech Staggerwing 3Jumm BronowskiKokomo IN Cub J-3 4Jim MukiAltamonte Spgs PL Chipmunk 5Dale E DrewBorden IN P400 6Robert HanftElberta AL Smith Miniplune 7Wayne KnightPompano Bch PL T-28B RC SPORT SCALEEXPERT Junior No official flights Senior 1 David Nelson Berlin MA Great Lakes 2T-1 A-i Open 1 Roger Brennon Toledo OH P61 Points 685 696 439 Points 12312 13483 10733 15450 15384 14881 14583 14800 14300 14283 Points 13251 17517 hA ProfileProto11. 822 PAISpeed . 1. 910 /A Speed6. 5 . 819 ASpeed11115 2.1417 D Speed Open Onlyl . 1.1011 Form 40 Speed1215 Jet Speed66 Aerobatics4 .22 .6591 Combat7 . 8.6075 FAI Combat3.2731 Slow Combat7.10 .4481 PAlTeamRacing . 1.1213 PrecisionScale1.3. 610 Sport Scale3 . 6.2332 Carrieri1.2526 Carrierll . 1 .2728 Profile Carrier4 . 6.4050 Radio Congvol543 Engeents NovicePattern5 11 .6379 Advanced Pattern 744 Enpert Pattern3434 Master Pattern 557 Precision Scale 55 Sport Scale Sportsman 4 38 Sport Scale Eupert 3637 Giant Scale 323 Form Pylon Racing 2 75 2 Harold Parensi P8F 3 Clayton Mass C-130 4 Tom Cook F4-J 5 Thomas Czikk P-47D B Robert UnderWOOd OH 88 7 Art Johnson F-82E RC GIANT SCALE Janior No official flights Senior-No official flights Open 1 Dick Graham Piper Pawnee 2 Howard Mottin Spinks Akeomaster 3 Donald Anderson Krafn Super Fly 4 Clifford Tacie Bellanca Citabria 5 Michael Winter Tiger Moth 6 Mario Yederlinic PT-19 RC SCALE HELICOPTERS Junior- No official flights Senior No official flights Open 1 William Cheng Jet Ranger 2 Dane Davidson Jet Ranger 3 Bruce Buchanan Jet Ranger CL PRECISION SCALE hnior fficial flights Senior 1 Paula Bauer Bristol 2 Peter Bauer Shoestring Westchester IL17417 Royal Oak Ml17101 Raymom MO17000 N Merrick NY16834 St Louis MD16801 Delray 8th FL16850 Points Bloomfield IA Sterling Hgts Ml Mahomet IL Mt Clemens Ml Columbia MD Boca Rason FL Wilmington MA Brownsville PA Winona MN Norridge IL Norridge IL 210 208 204 202 200 191 Points 2284 2238 2159 Points 2652 2271 Guarter Midget Pylon 177 Std Sailplane2 722 Mod Std Sailpiunes2. 3. 3136 Unlimited Suilpianes2. 4. 7682 2-Meter Sailplaneg5 5768 Novice Helicopter 67 Intermediate Helicopter 7 Eupert Helicopter 77 Scale Helicopter 55 Ootdoor Pree Pliglsg2E6Entrants hA Gas .15 110142 ADa 7 -12 109138 BOgs6.7. 7689 COas6. 6272 D Gus2.2. 3034 PAl Power1.2. 1922 Wakefield Rubber3.2 Mulnihill Rubber18 5478 CoupedHiner11 4. 6176 A-i Towline IFAI onlyl 8. 3854 A-2Towline5.2 HL Glider 25 .12 69107 RocketPower6.2. 2735 AMA Rubber Scale10 749 AMA GasScale5. Peanut Scale Rule No 58113 4 Payload4 -3 2229 Electric Power3 -1 1317 Open 1William Boss DH Mosquito 2Edwin Rhoads Skyraider 3Jeffrey Perez 9-17 CL SPORT SCALE Junior 1Julie Abel Nesmith Cougar 2Robert Anderson Corsair Senior 1Walter Umland Jr Bf 1090 2Matthew Bauer Cessna Skymuster 3Peter Bauer P61 Black Widow Open 1Richard Byron Zero 2Juck Sheeks Piper Comanche 3Edwin Rhouds P47 3Bob Anderson DC-6 5Edward Schwerkolt Spitfire 5Don Holifelder F4F Wildcut INDOOR AMA SCALE Junior 1Walter M Eggert Cougar 2Stef Sanford Lacey M-1 0 3Liz Sanford Lacey M-10 Senior 1Billy Carney J-3 Cub New Hyde Ph NY Cinnaminson NJ Lamed KS Florissant MO Redwood CA New York City NY Norridge IL Norridge IL Omaha NE Indianapolis IN Cinnaminson NJ Redwood City CA Bedford OH Niceville Fl. 5 100 4578 4135 Points 999 726 1446 1339 1332 1676 1589 1586 1886 1579 1579 Points Huntingdon Valley PA 1400 Dallas TX Dallas TX 1225 1155 Jacksonville FL765 84 Model Aviation 2 Susan Brown Lacey M10 Open 1 Don SruIl Sannos-Dumont 14 bis 2 Dan Domina Cub 3 Edward Stoll Corben Super Ace 4 John B Martin Alco Sport 5 Thomas Killough Rumpler Taube 6 William L Baker Found lOOC INDOOR PEANUT SCALE Ianior 1 Mike Gilbert Tujiwind 2 Graham Killough Nesrnith Cougar 3 WaIter M Eggert Pietenpol Air Camper 4 Stef Sanford Lacey M10 5 Karen Brown Lucey M-10 Seniar 1 Benjamin Avala Pike 2 Billy Carney J-3 Cub 3 Glenn Campbell Lacey M10 Open 1 Clarence J Masher Davis DA24 2 Jack McGillivray Vol ksplane 3 Jamm Miller Piper Vagabond 4 Jorpe Lopez Fike Stone Mtn GA705 McLean VA E Windsor NJ Mt Clemens Ml Miami FL Huntsville AL Norman GK Levittown PA Huntsville AL Huntingdon Valley PA Dallas TX Stone Mtn GA Menico City MX Jacksonville FL Elmharst IL San Diego CA Toronto Oct CN Cincinnati GH Mevico City MX 1780 1710 1625 1570 1555 1535 Points 129 120 111 108 1 GD 189 126 88 229 225 208 176 5 Don Srull Druine Turbulent 6 George Meyers Ill Davis DA-2A McLean VA Warminster PA PP OUTDOOR RUBBER SCALE Ianor 1Walter M Eggert Corona Cougar 2Mike Gilbert Nesmith Cougar 3William Schick Monocoupe 4Liz Sanford Lacey M-10 5Melanie Sanford Lacey M-10 Seniar 1Satan Brown Lucey M-10 Open 1Dave Rees Caudron Simoun 2Larry Kruse Bellanca Scout 3George Meyers Ill Siewee Schuckert El 4Robert Clemens Mercury Gosling 5Leon Bennett Moth Minor 6John B Martin Alco Sport 7John Blair Stinson JR Haetingdon Valley PA Levittown PA Fraser MI Dallas TX Dallas TX 155 158 Pointa 1350 1205 1050 1045 965 Stone Mnn GA840 Telford PA Liberal KS Warminster PA Rochester NY New York City NY Miami FL Marshall NC PP OUTDOOR GAS SCALE Junior 1Walter M EggertHuntingdon Valley PA Piper Super Cruiser 2Snef SanfordDallas TX Piper Cruiser 3Mike GilbertLevittown PA Tayiorcraft Senior No official flights 1810 1635 1560 1520 1485 1405 1220 Points 393 285 207 Open 1Harold W Warner Lee Richards 2Robert Clemens Furman Jabira 3Walter Eggert Hermes Moth DH6OG 4Larry Kruse LWF Butterfly 5John Blair Nesmith Cougar PP OUTDOOR PEANUT SCALE Junior 1Mike GilbertLevittown PA Witeman Tailmind 2Graham KilloughHuntsville AL Nesmish Cougar 3Carl LinstrumFe Lauderdale FL Lacey M-10 4Melanie SanfordDallas TX Lacey M-1O 5Stef SanfordDallas TX Lacey M10 Senior 1Beejamie Ayala Pike 2Glenn Campbell BD4 3Myles Coneolly Ill DaytonWright Racer Open 1Jorges Lopez Pike 2George Meyers Ill Davis DA2A 3Bob Whiny Pike 4Dave Rees Corona Cougar 5Robert Clemens Pacific Standard C1 BDon Srull Druine Turbulent 7Roberto Ramires Pike Santa Monica CA Rochester NY Huntingdoe Valley PA Liberal KS Marshall NC Mevico City MX Elwhurst IL Macasses VA Meulco City MX Warmiester PA Lincoln NE Telford PA Rochester NY McLean VA Tialno Pautla MX Hats Radio Control Results RC NOVICE PATTERN JrSrOp 1William SharpKnouville TN 2Bill JericNornhfield OH 3Kirk WickerGainesville VA 4Tom SzymkowskiRiverdale IL 5Peter WillingFairfield GH 6Robert KarpelowitzEnglewood CD 7Edward J HoffmanLakewood OH 8Chip HydeYuma AZ 9Howard 6 KeithHouston TX 10 Daniel SquierKaukauna WI Junior age flier 'Senior age flier RC ADVANCED PATTERN Jr.Sr- Op 1Gary Guile' 2Mike McCoeville 3Robert Akers 4John Fuque 5Albert Ferguson 6Richard Irvine 7Michael Harrison 8Edward Wieslow 9Scott Murray 10 Stacey Mills Senior age flier RC EXPERT PATTERN Jr.Sr.Op 1Marvin F Ingerson 2Thomas Kirk 3Brian Crossley 4Jatew Beneest 5Jamie Strong 6Rick Horn 7Curt Dberg 8Mike Bless 9Lee McDuffee tOEd Carpenter RC MASTERS PATTERN JrSr Op 1 Dave Brown 2 Tony Frackowiak 3 Dean Koger 4 Stephen Rojecki 5 Mark Radcliff 6 Steve Helms 7 Jim Kimbro 8 Donald Lowe 9 Joe Bridi 10 Donald Waltz Jr Frienduwood TX West Chester OH New Albany IN Warner Robbies GA Roscommos MI Mt Prospect IL Hot Springs AR Batavia NY Onnueside CA Charlottesville VA Milwaukee WI Towuon MD St Paul MN Glenview IL Prateville AL Fountain Valley CA Fe Walton Bek FL Riverdele IL Hamilton OH Fairmone WV Cincinnati OH Milford OH Papillion NE Xenia OH Barneeville OH Pensacola FL Visalia CA Dayton OH Harbor City CA Henderson NV RC FORMULA PYLON RACING Jr.SrOp 1 Brian RichmondApopka FL 2 Tom ChristopherLos Aegeles CA 3 Jim MoorheadAtlanta GA Points 5065 5030 5025 5020 4965 4930 4840 4795 4750 4645 Points 5185 5075 4989 4905 4900 4865 4850 4840 4700 2940 Pointa 17940 17590 17570 17250 17245 17215 17015 16420 15930 15805 Points 22700 22470 22265 22120 22095 22090 21300 21765 21410 20540 Points 28 27 27 4Dave PearceGreeesboro NC 5Peter ReedAvon CT 6Phillip BussellDallas TX 7David KeatsTray MI 8Ron SchorrN Hollywood CA 9Robert BrogdonMarietta GA 10Dave ShadelOceanside CA RC QUARTER MIDGET PYLON RACING Jr-SeOp 1Gail JacobsonCollege Park GA 2George ParksAustin TX 3Robert Brogdon JrMarietta GA 4Jimmy BurtelsCordona TN 5Douglas BrueshaberMinneapolis MN 6Richard SteineMinnetonka MN 7Thomas ChristopherLos Angeles CA 8Paul SchattauerDuewoody GA 9John WolffToledo OH 10Wayne YeagerRomulus Ml RC STANDARD SAILPLANES Junior 1Ruth MichaelSeffeer FL Senior 1John GrahamSn Louis MO 2Sam EversenBallwie MO 3James AbleFlorissant MO 4Robert HolmanToledo OH Open 1John WolffToledo OH 2John BrownAnaheim CA 3Kenneth OlsonUniversity City MO 4Leon KiecaidClearwater FL 5William RuthSeff ear FL 6Clay HoweSturgis MI 7Stanley ScheyBrandon FL RC MODIFIED STANDARD SAILPLANES Junior 1Jim Euly IllPottatown PA Senior 1Thomas CroftManchester MO 2John SchafferManlius NY 3Richard SimpsonArnold MO Open 1Francis WailerTheodore AL 2Dennis SteffanuskiJackson Ml 3Don HarrisWesterville OH 4John Huwphreys5 Detroit MI 5Donald GoodwinMedina NY 6Nelson PittStony Point NY 7Michael KozumplikBryan OH 8Mel HolmacToledo OH 9John VennerhoimYellow Sogs OH 10 WaIt HillJackson MI 11 Jatem BohwerColumbus OH 12 Paul WeigandRochester NY RC UNLIMITED SAILPLANES Junior 1 Dan WellsGreenbelt MD 2 Scott ElleneuchStony Point NY 26 26 26 25 25 24 23 Points 16 16 16 15 15 15 13 13 13 13 Points 2899 3231 2171 1858 1566 3093 2987 2978 2933 2847 2765 2623 Points 3341 3427 2297 1763 3183 3142 3128 3084 3030 2894 2838 2818 2812 2790 2760 2667 Points 2716 1302 Senior 1Tony Rogers 2Ken Nelson 3Jeffrey Carr 4Ed Wright Open 1Bob Baugher 2 Philip Harris 3 Gerald Zeigenfuse 4 John Gunsaullus 5 Robert Hunting 6 David Silas 7 Leon Pike 8 Ken Bates 9 Tom Williams 10 Ray Teliczan 11 Joseph Flint 12 William Wegman St Louis MO Santa Ana CA Ridgway PA Tampa FL Waynesboro PA Huntington Bch CA Reading PA St Petersburg FL Minneapolis MN Tequesta FL Lomman NY Saline Ml Irving TX Millstadt IL Dearborn Ml Rochester NY RC 2METER SAILPLANES Junior 1Jim Ealy IllPottetown PA 2Michael RuthSeffeer FL Senior 1Thomas CroftManchester MO 2Ken NelsonSanta Aca CA 3Ed WrightTampa FL Open 1Thomas KilloughHuntsville AL 2Leon KincaidClearwater FL 3David LaachToledo OH 4Gerald ZeigenfuseReading PA 5Kenneth ShamAnn Arbor MI 6Richard PrattCincinnati OH 7Thomas PrattCincinnati OH 8Gordon FisherSatellite 8th FL 9Larry JollySanta Ana CA RC NOVICE HELICOPTER Junior No official flights Senior 1 Scott PattonDayton OH Open 1 Gary SalaArlington TX 2 RickChicElginIL 3 Scott M SlaymanMemphis TN RC INTERMEDIATE HELICOPTER Junior- No official flights Senior No official flights Open 1Douglas LawBaldwinuville NY 2Bill ChengWilmington MA 3Bruce BuchananWinona MN RC EXPERT HELICOPTER Junior No official flights Senior fficial flights Open 1Mike ManMiami FL 2Hubert BitterHoatton TX 3Larry JollySanta Aca CA December 1980 85 654 573 572 564 519 Points 1180 1170 1020 980 890 3710 1170 1020 2880 2960 2080 1950 1830 1686 1440 3156 3024 2984 2884 3547 3481 3471 3436 3413 3345 3338 3314 3234 3229 3203 3195 Points 1022 946 1124 939 866 1340 1321 1279 1261 1172 1168 1164 1112 1080 Pointa 3735 3165 3016 3015 Points 8535 7695 7170 Points 28265 26050 19510 Nuts Control Line Results CL SCALE RACING Junior 1Tire Ong 2Mitchell Cleveland 3Jimmy Ricketts Senior 1Tom Flaker 2William Haghes 3Doag Hinkley Open 1Harold Lambert 2George Cleveland 3Dick Stubblefield 4Victor Garter 5Doug Harris 6Joseph Spanovich CL RAT RACING Junior 1Marc Robe 2Tim Ong 3Mitchell Cleveland Senior 1Ron Esman 2Tom Flaker 3William Hughes Open 1Paul Tote 2Danny Driskell 3Larry Hill 4John Ballard 5Richard Duane 6Bill Lee 7George Cleveland CL SLOW RAT RACING Junior 1Mitchell Cleneland 2Tim Ong 3Jimmy Rickents Senior 1Tom Flake 2Spencer Wallace 3Ron Esman Open 1Ronald Esman 2Doug Harris 3UW Harris 4Dick Stubblefield 5Pete Storrie 6Mike Grub Pinenille LA Keener LA Sioun Fells SD Gainesville TX Bolingbrook IL Pleasant Hill CA Daytona Bch FL Kenner LA Houston TX Livermore CA Bethany DK Gahanna OH Wichita KS Pineville LA Keener LA Houston TX Gainesville TX Bolingbrook IL Nolenuville TN Nashville TN Murfreesboro TN Loulmille KY Oak Ridge TN Missouri City TX Keener LA Keener LA Pineville LA Sioux Falls SD Gainesville TX Kemanee IL Houston TX Houston TX Bethany OK Bethany OK Houston TX Denton TX Sulphur Spgs TX CL NA PROFILE PROTO SPEED Junior 1Ouuy J BarberNorsh Olmutead OH 2David YnaarteBreetwood NY 3Mike ClemDallas TX 4David C BarberNorth Olmstead OH 5Nicholas TagliaferriWickliffle OH Senior 1Dennis YtuarteBreotwood NY 2Andrew 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3Bryan FuimerMishawaka IN 4Patrick ScareMcKees Rock PA 5Edward W MateEvergreen Pk IL Senior 1Curniss ZinkWoodhurn IN 2Anne VargoLincoln Ph. 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PetersonVilla Park IL269 2Barry ZeigesfasaReading PA265 3Craig DunlopGreensburg PA257 4Curtiss ZinkWoodburs IN208 5Michael SwansBirmingham AL172 Open 1Stan StoyHazeiwood MO408 2William ShailorDetroit MI397 3Joseph MekinaDayton OH376 4Rudy KiulberTroy OH349 5Paul ShailorMt Clemens Mi321 6Stene GeraghtyLos Gatos CA316 7Nicholas PitasHamburg NY307 8Bob WatsonMorton Grove IL275 9Larry WillisSt Louisville OH274 10 Larry SargentBurbank CA271 PP ROCKET POWER Junior 1Karen BrownStone Mtn GA 2Dane LindleyNapervilie IL 3David TurgeonSpring Valley CA Senior 1Danid ReekenAnn Arbor Mi 2Susan BrownStone Mb GA Open 1Orval StewartNashville TN 2Samuel ScheetaTrenton NJ 3Charlie SotichChicago IL 4Paul ShailorMt Clemens Mi BR F WatsonDes Moines IA 6Anthony italianoBrookfieid WI Seconda 200 197 112 21 5 416 352 332 329 327 315 PP PAYLOAD JuniorSeconds 1Glenn HoutenbriskW Palm 8th FL224 2Brian SchuettierLake Worth FL158 3Carl LinstrumFt Lauderdale FL109 Senior 1Susan BrownStone Men GA133 2Druycott HookeMountainhowe PA23 Open 1Bill HaleColumbus OH317 2Fred AndersonHaughton LA295 3Rudy KlulberLakewood OH279 4Curt SanfordDallas TX260 5William BakerNorman OK242 6Gilbert RobbinsAnderson IL240 PP ELECTRIC POWER JuniorSeconda 1Karen BrowsStone Mte GA205 2David BrownStone Mtn GA186 3Liz SanfordDallas TX174 Senior 1Susan BrowsStone Mtn GA89 Open 1William JenkinsMemphis TN401 2Rudy KiulberLakewood OH380 3William BakerNorman OK299 4Peter BrocksNewport News VA187 5Linda BrownStone Mtn GA160 Hats Indoor Results INDOOR AMA STICK JuniorMis/Sec 1Dave LindleyNapervilie IL16092 2Mike ClemDallas TX9135 3Bradley FuiwerMishawaka IN7257 Senior 1Susan BrownStone Mtn GA4528 Open 1Clarence MatherSan Diego CA28298 2Richard HurdcastieBaliwin MO25061 3Dan DominaEast Windsor NJ23342 4William ShuilorDetroit Mi22220 5Edward StoilMt Cinmens Mi21425 INDOOR PAPER STICK JuniorMm/Sec 1 Dave LindleyNapervilie IL14080 2 Mike ClewDallas TX8085 3 Paul LouckaWilloughby OH6546 Senior 1 Billy CurneyJacksonville FL4465 2 Susan BrownStone Mts GA4380 Open 1 R W ObarskiPittsburgh PA17478 2Dan DominaEast Windsor NJ16100 3Daniel BelieftSilver Sprieg MD15588 4Edward StyliMt Clemens MI15158 5Charlie SotichChicago IL14234 INDOOR CABIN JuniorMin/Sec 1Paul LouckaWilloughby OH10000 2Dave LindleyNapemville IL7210 3Bryan PalmerMishawalsa IN4152 Senior lights completed Open 1Larry LouckaWilloughby OH19045 2William ShailorDetroit Ml18548 3Robert GanserPittsburgh PA17294 INDOOR PAl STICK JaniarMin/Sec 1Dave LindleyNapervilie IL22040 2Mike ClewDallas TX11420 3David BrownStone Mtn GA7147 Senior 1Susan BrownStone Men GA9228 Open 1Clarence J MatherSan Diego CA51000 2Richard HardcastieBaliwin MO47361 3Emanuel RadoffLivingston NJ45172 4Dan DominaEast Windsor NJ44045 5William ShailorDetroit Ml42172 INDOOR PENNYPLANE JuniorMin/Sec 1Mike ClewDailasTX9212 2Aaron MarkosDeerfield IL8386 3Michael Van GorderCincinnati OH8308 4John OReillyWichita KS8272 5Paul LouckaWilloughby OH7491 Senior 1Curtiss ZinkWoodburn IN7345 2Susan BrownStone Mtn GA4543 3Draycott HookeMoustainhome PA1105 Open 1Richard HardcastleBaliwin MD11264 2Jim ORelilyWichita KS10328 3Gordon WisniewnElGreendale WI10246 4Larry LouckaWilloughby OH10197 5Ronald GanserPittsburgh PA10065 6Waiter Van GorderCincinnati OH9485 INDOOR EASY B JuniorMm/Sec 1Michael Van GorderCincinnati OH12313 2Mike ClewDallas TX11460 3Carl LinutrumFt Lauderdale FL7020 4Bryan FuiwerMishawuka IN6361 5Bradley FulmerMishuwaka IN5244 Senior 1Susan BrownStone Mtn GA5076 2Billy CarneyJacksonville FL4575 3Druycott HookeMountaishowe PA0552 Open 1Waiter Van GorderCincinnati OH16446 2R W ObarukiPittsburgh PA15580 3Richard HardcustieBaliwin MD15529 4Clarence J MatherSan Diego CA13529 5Ronald GunnerPittsburgh PA13175 INDOOR HANDLAUNCH GLIDER JuniorSeconds 1Bryan PuiwerMishawaka IN847 2Mike ClewDallas TX801 3Bradley PalmerMishawaka IN758 December 1980 87 Indoor HLGJr 4 Edward W Mate B David Targeon Senior 1 Curtiss Zink Cone Evergreen Ph IL Spring Valley CA Woodhurn IN 742I2 Drayeott Hooke 716I3 Jeffrey Carr IOpen 610I1 Stan Stoy Mountainhoene PA426 Ridgeway PA360 Haaelmood MO1228 Rules Proposals lit ormation Summaries new rules proposals conclude issue cycle rules changes 1952-63 rules has reached its first milestone cut off date submission new rules proposals Septemher 1 has paused As con sequence new proposals haye heen receiyed AMA Headquarters have hero numbered distrihuted various Contest Boards No new proposals can accepted now few cross-proposals can accepted vowhot respect very few CL pro posals main hody cross-proposals can accepted offer proposals have survived Contest Boards Initial Vote have heen puhlluhed hereplanned March 1961 issue March 81 issue should reach homes suhscrihers hy Fehtuary 1 approximately General Rules Proposals GEN-82-5Add rules propoealu information no AMA rule book proposes add complete rulemaking process puhlluhed August CN section Model Aelurion pages 9090 AMA rule hook Har ry S Murphy Dukwood IN wants make easier AMA memhers have direct access information necessary participate rulemaking process would become new rule hook section GEN-82-6Replace cuarreen AMA cunoesnano age groupinge proposes replace existing unior/Senior/Open age classifica tions Junior redefined up 18 years age/Senior redefined usage 18 older/ Expert experienced competitors de fined individual event rules hy specialty groups hy contest management addi elon national records would restricted tile Junior Expert classes Paul M Smith Sterling Heights Ml points out present practically no Junior Senior contestuets addition says local contests have events sepa rated age groupsand apparently just meet minimum requirements obtain AAA AAAA sanc tions states chat now no adult beginners group presents details show AMA Nationals using 1979 example no significant sumher Junior Senior entrants trophies cannot awarded hecause lack participation also ohserves present contests heing organized using essentially same principlesname ly Novice/Expert types coetestant classi fication p 4 para 1 5 Scale Rules Proposals SC-g2 18No dummy pilot Scale pro poses delete Section 49210 AMA rule hook Charles N ODonnell Blooming ton IL feels dummy pilot rule ill-advised since Scale model flown specifically required have differ ent parts installedsuch cowl canopy struts etc p 66 para 49210 p 76 para 033 p 78 para 552 50-82-igRenbe Sport Scale clasues proposes no elimleate Expert Sports man classes RC Sport Scale suhstitute two new classes B Class would same existing FAI Sport Scale engine displacement limits single61to multi80-cu maximum weight 132-lhs 6 kilograms Class B would essen tially duplicate existing Sport Scale rules engine displacement limits 125-cu exceptions no-cross-proposals now situation mentioned ahove proposals have submitted hy recognized Advisory Cow mittee Proposals submitted hy groups considered have passed Initial Vote time submittal proposals will identi fied summary lists complete rulemaking procedure puhlished CN section August 1960 issue Model elation heginning page 90 Since proposal suhmittals have now ended summaries begun October issue continued No vember issue can now concluded Can Become Innolned nhe Procese interested modelers encouraged comment rules proposals writing appropriate Contest Board member AMA district names addresses can found Directory listitg CN modeler input Contest Board memhers have hetter decisions can comes time vote various proposals maximum weight singleiS-lbs mul ti20-lbs Richard C Allen Endicore NY states present system difficult administer seldom used cites ad vantages heing reduced expense building increased ease trans porting Class models also helieves under present rules three top winners Nationals will prohahly same top-ranked three models will meet FAI rules will therefore selected US Standoff Scale team World Championships asserts classes could combined smaller contests p 77 para 531 0 SC-82-20Stetic points bonus ecrancis built proposes en award 20% staticpoint bonus components model excluding plans engines fuel sys tems control fittings have made hy modeler Ed McCullough Portland OR wants encourage scratch-building upgrade role builder p 77 adds new subparagraph para 536 SC-82-21Enclude preprogrammed flight neuners proposes prohibit use such RC accessories roll spin buttons etc during flying portion Scale con test Ed McCullough believes contest flight scores should based piloting skill contestant sophistica elon radio gear points nut no present rule addresses aspect p 77 add new subparagraph para 537 SC-82-22Oiscoueage use prefabricated parna proposes disqualify non-re worked prefabricated parts meriving wrokmanship points static judging Ed Mc Collough wants shift static scoring favor modeler builds own parts believes competition should based relative skills modelers kit part manufacturers Outline finish point scoring would also influ enced degree prefabrication present model p 77 para 5546 SC-82-23Takef off complete 10 feet proposes modify RC Scale Flight ludg ing Guide define completion takeoff maneuver being model has attained altitude approximately 10 feet Ralph Weiss Curie Place NY observes maneuvers completion presently left discretion flier instead being subject coosiseent standard pro poses 10 feet standard because same altitude used defining com mencement landing maneuver p 71 para 50422 SC-g2-24Oefine official fliehe pro poses no define terms official flight attempt official flight RC Sport Scale rules Ralph Weiss proposes offi cial flight defined two maneuvers have judgedincluding attempted uncompleted maneuvers yield ing zero points would allow two attempts achieve official flight attempt being charged contestant once clock has started flight Ralph Hurryl Contest Board has its own deadlines meet first vote pro posals must made hy December 1 Under present procedures effec tive date new rules come out current cycle will lanuary 1 1962 However proposal currently being considered change procedures approved new rules would hecome effective until several months after Janu ary 1962 date Writing Comments Rememher send comments AMA district Contest Board mem hernot AMA Headquareersl writing comments please make complete specific possihie youre against proposal say sol Also give short explanation ohject approve proposal Tell have mixed emotions ahout pro posalmaybe like part dont like another part Contest Board mem wants know Ion points out incorporating changes will make RC Sport Scale rules consistent rules CL RC Pattern both AMA FAI FAI Scale p 77 para 537 add two new subparagrapbs 5C-B2-2BHand-launch Rubber Scale proposes allow hand-launch addition ROG Indoor Outdoor Rubber Scale models Bob Willey Lincoln NE wants alleviate difficulty providing suitably smooth debris-free sites ROG launches will also permit use larger flying props need lengthen models landing gear scale-proportions p 80 pura 575no change 5751 through 57 55 SC-B2-26Pesnut length reutriction proposes change existing rule allows Peanut en have either wingspan 13-in length 9-in rear prop Rohert B Meuser Oakland CA points out certain aircraft designs viewed using certain interpreta tions existing rules would allow hugewinged modelsof 25 30 inches wingspanto fly Peanut proposal would restructure wording section 592 change length restriction 9-in ex clusive propellers p 82 para 592 SC-g2-27Profile-type models Peanut proposes amend existing rules allow entry profile-type models Peanut Scale Robert B Meuser states origi nal intent Peanut rules nor ex clude profile-type models participation event wants restore original intent rules next-to-last sentence 582 would deleted new sentence added en end paragraph would prohibit disqualification profile-type models p 81 para 582 SC-B2-2gPrufile-type modeln PP Outdoor Gas proposes restructure wording section 56 AMA rule book allow entry profile-type models Outdoor FE Gas Flying Scale competitions Robert B Meuser states never intent rules exclude profile-type models event wants restore original intent existing rules adding phrase end section 562 would pro hibit disqualification profile-type mod els p 80 para 582 SC-82-29-Profile-type models PP Indoor Outdoor Rubber proposes re structure wording section 57 AMA rule hook no allow entry profiletype models Indoor Outdoor Rubber Plying Scale events Robert B Meuser states never intent rules ex clude profile-type models event wants restore original intent adding phrase end first sentence 572 would prohibit disqualifica tion profile-type models p 80 pura 572 SC-82-30Aasply Unified Scale rules Pea out proposes replace existing lan guage defines eligible prototype Alternate rules Peanut reference 1060 1051 1042 1039 Cro-Proposelu As mentioned earlier very few cross-proposals can accepted now Most cannot accepted yet either case submitted must official Rules Change Proposal Form must have required signatures Cross-proposals can now accepted very few CL proposalssince hate heen submitted hy recognized Advisory Committees identified pro posal summary lists follow other cross-proposals rememher cannot suhmitted until offer puhlishieg proposals have ser viced Contest Board Initial Voteand planned uttil March 1961 issue Model elation will approximate four-week period daring activity can done hefore cross-proposal cutoff date March 1 1961 intend participate cross-proposal effort sure get copies official Rules Change Pro posal Form will need well advance can ohtalned hy writing AMA Headquarters can use copies printed page 93 August 1980 issue ModelAviation paragraph 2 Unified Scale Judging section section 48 Robert B Meuser states present rule too vague other FF Scale events now use section 48 define acceptable model Profile-type mod els would allowed too p 82 para 592 SC-B2-31Clarify Alternate Peanut rules proposes make various changes section 59 delete inappropriate text clean up some sloppy wording Robert B Meuser wants following para 3 delete first three sentences para 4change ability score para 5delete word Section title change first sentence read 9 flights flights offi cial third sentence change should must can may para 6delete second sentence para 7de lete last sentence p 82 para 593 594 595 596 597 5C-82-32Unified Scale Judging rules RC Spurn end Giant Scale proposes make section 482 applicable RC Sport Giant Scale deleting first sentence section 533 substituting section 482 would affect Giant Scale because section 541 refers back section 533 John D Preston Falls Church VA states present rules too vague can did lead admissibility models events clearly violation intent rules case model entered large contest except paint job could recognized being model stated full-scale aircraft another case model entered pro totype never completed flown addition adoption pro posed rule would make model require ments uniform AMA evenesfor powered Scale models p 76 para 533 SC-82-33Consolidate edit Scale rules John de Vries proposes reposition consolidate entire Scale rules section AMA rule hook No rules would changed Duplication redundancy ambi guinies would eliminated information applicable classes Scale model aircraft would covuolidated iv Scale General 47 section pp 66 through 83 para 47 through 60 SC-82-34Diseontinue RC Precision Scale Sailplane proposes delete section 51 AMA rule book Claude McCullough Montezuma IA states event has never achieved appreciable amount popularity should removed rule hook make space popular events p 74 para 51 SC-g2-36Plier initiates Procedure Turn proposes make flier sole source responsibility determining com mence Procedure Turn Straight Flight maneuver Claude McCullough states though present rules give judges option specifying what point flier may begin Procedure Turn judges prefer let flier set distance addition states por 88 Model Aviation 2 Bernard Boehes 3 Charles Markon 4 Rudy Klulber 5 Paul Shailor South Bend IN Deerfield IL Lakemood OH Mt Clemens Ml tion rule seldom ever used believes removal portion rule will reduce possibilities errors disputes p 72 para 50432 80-8238Judges discretion scale-speed scoring proposes delete wording 50429 directs judge award scale-speed realism fixed-weight perctntage tht total Realism score Claude McCullough does want hegin descrihing specific award pcecentages particular situations feels rules now complex enough such matters shuxid left judtement officials p 72 para 5042 9 50-82-37Spore Seale mont fly award proposes add phrase Sport Scale rules Flight Scoring section 5396 would prevent model receiving con test placing award unless hecome air borne Claude McCullough states tent Scale rules has always heen flying part competition notes rules now make clear state ment principle p 77 para 539 add new subparagraph 50-82-38--Standardize RO Sport Giant Seale rules proposes allow Scale Contest Board select either RC Sport Giant Scale static flight scoring roles standard hoth enenex standard ize other operational rules except re lating size models Claude McCullough states present rules minor differences between two events inefficient standpoint contest organization pp 7678 para 53 54 SC-82-38Alner dihedral minhout penalty proposes allow Ff Flying Scale mod els depart scale dihedral accord ance sliding-scale scheme hased whether prototype high- mid- low- multi-wing configuration incur ring scale penalties William F McCombs Dallas TX notes full-scale aircraft have dihedral lack thereof will give FF model scale dihedral sufficient lateral stability fly successfully notes location aircrafts wings high mid low etc also has strong effect total amount dihedral required provide adequate lateral stability Therefore pro poses sliding scale allowable devia tion scale dihedral allowed depend ing design prototype asserts acceptance proposal would result greater variety models being built being entered con tests risk crash-damage models caused modelers trying stick scale dihedral inadequate would diminished Acceptance proposal would require addition description dihedral tolerance band sections applying FF Flying Scale events pp BO 81 82 para 5631 Rubber Flying Scale Judging Guide 58BA 596G SC-82-40-Allom horizontal stabilizer area 20% proposes allow horizontal stabilizer area FF Rubber flying Scale models increased 20% wing area incurring scale penalties pro viding scale shape maintained substantiating area calculations pre sented iv documentation FF Gas Flying Scale models would allowed tail area up 14% William F McCombs notes some full-scale aircraft have very small tail areassome little 6%while others have tail areas 20% wore observes FF models usually cannot made fly satisfactorily tail areas much less 20% believes rule will provide equitable contest rules encourage greater variety models reduce crash damuen risks since modelers will tempting fly models inadequate tail area p 81 judging Guide p 82 para 588A p 83 Peanut Scale Alternate Score Sheet Item H 50-82-41Stringer tisooc replace solid surfaces proposes allow FF Rubber Scale models use tissue stringer con struction model surfaces pro totype metal plywood other solid material surfaces incurring scale penalties William P McCombs claims tbat rubber-powered models severe disad vantage flight scoring due extra weight having toast solid material instead stringer/tissue proposed rule would make contest rules much equitable p 81 judging Guide p 02 para 508A p 83 Peanut Scale Alternate Scorn Sheet section 50-82-42Prop length limit 1/2-wingspan proposes allow rubber-powered mod els use propellers diameter up 1/3 models wingspan allow landing gear lengthened allow 1/8-in prop/ground clearance loss scale points William F McCombs points out full-size aircraft particularly lightplanes have small propellers stubhy landing gear modeler chooses aircraft subject must accept scale deviation penal ties order use propeller will give reasonable flight duration feels proposed rule will make contest rules equitable would encourage greater vari ety models p 80 para 5733 SC-82-43Non-scale airtoil sectiom allomnd proposes allow rubber-powered mod clv use desired non-ondercambered airfoil section unless prototype used undercamber losing scale points William F McCombs points out Rubher Scale models also scored duration full-size aircraft use airfoils re sult model very undesirable air foilexcessive thickness blunt leading edgesfor duration purposes believes proposal would make contest ruins equi table would encourage greater variety models built p 81 judging Guide Item lip 82 para 588A p 83 Peanut Scale Alternate Score Sheet Item 50-82-44 Fly minhoot struts/mires/profober ances proposes allow FF Scale fliers remove wing/tail struts and/or rigging wires other external protuherances except landing gear dummy engines flying purposes incurring scale penal ties William F McCombs mentions suhject items very susceptible crash damage especially Duedoor models also impair duration capabilities Rubber models good duration important contest scoring feels proposal would result morn equitable contest rules would encourage huild itt greater variety models ultimately resulting increased interest fF Scale con tests p 80 para 575-add new subpara graph p 80 para 563add new subpara graph p81 para 583 p 82 para 595 80-82-48--Eliminate duration Robber proposes eliminate duration scoring Rubber events would substitute re quirement model must achieve official flight least 40-sec duration monoplanes 30-sec multi-planes Will iam F McComhs notes great number full-scale aircraft reason design features will permit good-duration scale model tube built gross scale deviationswhich other choice models require believes adoption proposal would result equitable contest rules thereby en couraging greater variety models resulting increase interest FF Scale con tests p 80 delete paragraphs 5784 5755 replace proposed rule para 576 p 81 judging Guidedelete Flight Points Total Points p 81 para 583 586 p 82 Scoring Sheetremove handicaps flight Scum p 82 para 594 595 p 83 Score Sheetdelete Flight Points Total Points 80-82-46Peanut prop limit 5/13-ming span proposes limit maximum diameter Peanut propeller 5/13 wingspan allow lengthening land ing gear allow 1/8-in prop/ground clear ance incurring scale penalties addition structure amphibians other unique types airplanes could al tered accommodate such propeller out scale penalty William F McCombs totes mavy full-scale airplanes particularly lightplanes have short propellers stubby landing gearmaking poor subjects Peanut Scale models unless builder willing accept large scale-deviation penal ties claims adoption proposal would encourage greater diversity models would increase interest Ff Scale/Pea nut contests p 82 para 588A p 83 Score SheetItem 80-82-47Single prop multi-engine Rob ber proposes allow FF Rubber Scale models multi-engine configuration flown single propeller installed nose fuselage No other flying pro pellers would permitted No scale penalty would incurred structural changes nose sectionsuch separate noseblock arrangementwhich would necessary use arrangemunt Landing gear could extended length necessary allow 1/8-in prop/ground clearance flight propeller would limited diameter maximum 1/3 0f modnis wingspan flight prop would installed after static judging William F McComhs states FF Scale Rubber mdoels multi-engine aircraft just competitive single-engine types respect flight duration adoption proposal would make contest rules equitable encourage greater vari ety models promote interest FF Scale contests p 81 judging Guide p 82 para 588A 80-8248Engine Ounteol option CL proposes establish Engine Control option both CL Sport Precision Scale Smooth proportional use engine control would required during flightreduce power after takeoff etcand taxi ma neuver Maximum points would given engine shutoff after taxi No points would given engine still running after model landed came stop Pre cision Scale would award 020 points Sport Scale would award 010 points Mike Gretz Montezuma IA contends under present rules virtually impossible models civilian types aircraft fill out full flight plan maximum num ber options allowed votes adop tion proposal would also bring rules Precision Sport agreement respect scoring engine cutoff lieves its adoption would also reduce present confusion whether allow use option under Sport Scale rule 53112 believes adoption would make flight scoring potential types scale models equitable p 79 para SS8 80-82-48Contest Procedure CL Sport Scale proposes clarify update CL Sport Scale rules respect num ber official flights allowedthree attempts make two official flights would accomplished renumbering para graphs 5311 5312 5313 5314 adding new paragraph 5311it would entire paragraph 556 CL Precision Scale rules addition title 537 would changed Flight RC Con test Procedures Mike Grerz wants update rule hook meets intent rulemakers also agrees con test practices almost universally used p 77 para 537 p 70 para 5311 53t2 5313 5314 80-82-50Maximum total engine displace ment 125 no in CL Precision Scale proposes limit total engine dis placement CL Precision Scale 125 ca allow use size electric motor Mike Gretz notes present roles apparently through oversight set total displacement limit engines multi-engine CL Precision Scale model believes present availability popularity big engines RC Giant Scale someone might try big CL model multi-125 to- engineswhich perceives could very dangerous situation safety standpoint p 79 para 553 80-82-51Restrict aerobatics CL Sport Scale proposes delete words Aerobatics paragraph 53112 AMA rule hook Mike Gretz believes exotic CL Aerobatics ma neunerslike overhead eights cloverleaf hourglassdo belong Scale contest proposal would limit choice ma neuvern found AMA FAI Scale rules (p78 para 53112 80-82-52RO Scale flight presentation 80 degrees elevation proposes change present preseneatiou-elevation limit RC Scale 45 degrees 60 degrees Russell Knetzger Shorewood WI nones RC Pattern maneuvers have used 60-degree elevation limitation years contests use same judges both Scale Patternmeaning should additional hardship udges use greater elevation p 70 para 5022 80-82-52RC Scale maneuver 60/40 split realism vesos perfection proposes add guidelines judges score maneuvers RC Scale may wellperformed realistic proposal suggests 60% maneuver score given perfection maneuver 40% score given flight realism maneuver Russell Knetzger feels present rules silent respect judging scale realism maneuver glees example well-performed yet onrealistic maneuver too fast too round too Dx etc Award 6 points perfection 0 points realism total 6 points Another maneuver well-placed very scale-like Award 4 points per fection 5 points realism total 9 points p 70 para 5023 80-82-54l-lalf-poiot scoring maneuvers proposes amend RC Scale Flight judging Guide such maneuvers can awarded half-point scores instead being rounded-off downward next whole number Russell Knetzger would like see judges guidelines compatible Pattern practices avoid confusion since two events often flown same contests using same judges p 70 para 504 80-82-58-Judge RO Scale optines 1/3-1/31/2 proposes amend RC Scale Plight judging Guide provide guidelines judging scale operations specifically 1/3 score positioning good viewing 1/3 scale realism 1/3 quality function Russell Knetzger believes judge should have written guidelines help him reach decision scoring such functions bomb drop retracts spraying etc p 70 para 504 80-82-56-Score Complicated Gear Opera tion RC Sport Scale proposes amend RC Scale Flight judging Guide deleting sentence Sport - should nor expected model. complicated gear cycling operation Russell Knetzger lieves Sport Scale model builder has done good job copying complicated type geor operation should receive appropriately higher score p 70 para 504 12 80-82-87Scale takeoff defined some Pattarn proposes Amend RC Scale Flight lodging Guide definition Takeoff maneuver always same definition RC Pattern Takeoff given AMA RC Pattern judges Guide section E Takeoff p 47 Russell Knetager watts Scale maneuver go same Pattern because two events commonly run together same contests p 71 para 50422 50-82-56-Use PAl Figure Eight pro poses substitute FAI Figure Eight ma neuver certain modifications present Figure Eight maneuver proposal quite similar SC-82-4 SC-82-1 1 SC82-17 differs defines entry being parallel flight line no specifi cation upwind downwind starts turn exactly center judges modifies FAI definitions deleting term greerhead deleting Note Russell Knetager states AMA Figure Eight too hard judge contests now using FAI maneuver p 45 para E Horizontal Eight 80-82-88-Move Fly-Pant further out proposes umend RC Scale Flight judg ing Guide Fly-Past maneuver moved farther away flight line spectators Its flight path would parallel flight line Rumell Knetager states present requirement fly down cen ter line runway represents safety hazard some local contests now rou tinely move maneuver out bit p 72 para 50424 80-82-80Standardize landing height entry proposes two things Define landing entry point being same height used define end Takeoff maneuver tie height used define end Pattern takeoff maneu ver RC Scale Flight judging Guide would amended define beginning Landing maneuver same value used AMA RC Pattern judges Guide section E Takeoff p 47 Russell Knetzger wants no standardize heights judges aid since claims two events often flown same contest judged same judges p 72 para 50426 SC-82-61Spot landing optional Precision proposes make Spot Landing ma neuver optional event contest does provide spot scoring Ante thee maneuver could substituted allowed contest officials Russell Kneezeer ob serves Precision Scale remain ing AMA RC event left spot landing requirement contest manage ment doen choose lay out spot December 1980 89 SC-82-61 Coot other events rules should provide alternative p 72 para 50427 SC-82-62Mona flight penis Straight Flight Out/Back proposes amend RC Scale Flight judging Guide order move flight path Straight Flight Out Straight Flight Back off center run way further away flight line spectators specify 300-ft length flight centered judges Russell Knetzger wants move flight path further out safety measure p 72 paras 50432 50435 SC-82-63Craftwnanship point lose use kit parts Pracision proposes amend Utified Scale Judging section specify maximum penaley10%which may imposed tight categories use preformed parts decals Russell Knetzgtr wants judges have some form unified guideline downgrading models presence items made hy builder I-In feels some limitations modeler uses some preformed parts decals might automatically Ott rut ting p 67 pare 4544 SC-62-64 Scoring kit parts Sport Scale proposes set guideline judges respect downgrading craftmanship scores use nf kit preformed parts proposed maximum deduction six points Russell Knetzger wants see stand ardized guideline hard judge cant hiast modeler out chances competi tiveness totes no present guidelines such deductions p 77 para 5346 SC-82-65 Eliminate Sport Scala classes proposes delete section 5310 AMA rule book thereby eliminating Expert Sportsman Sport Scale classes leaving untitled class Buddy Irwin Albuquerque NM states present two-class system too complicated too costlya contest would require least six trophies wonid require too much hook keeping I-It points out cant legislate winners everyone has start bottom p 77 para 5310 SC-5266---Split Sport Scala scores 60/40f lyl static proposes limit static points 80 points average-of-two-best-flightscores 120 points would occur re vising section 5313 AMA rule book Ted White Bedford TX wants empha size flying aspect Sport Scale p 78 para 5313 SC-g267No slow cruise Fly-Past proposes delete reference slow cruise spend merely use 1978-79 rules fast slow Dan Parsons Al buquerque NM wants leave choice Fly-Past speed up pilot further states full-scale world no such term slow cruise would return section 30424 wording used 1978-79 rule book its section 4694 p 72 para 50424 SC-62-68Eliminate Flap option Sport Scale proposes amend sec 3381 deleting word flaps Dan Parsons wants emphasize fifing 0 Sport Scale notes flap operation demonstration difficult see model air p 77 para 5381 SC-82-6g Eliminate non-built parts list Sport Scale proposes delete section 5346 AMA rule book sec tion requires builder Sport Scale model provide list parts did make himself Buddy Irwin states contestants will nof comply rule unenforceable p 77 para 3346 SC-62-70 Fewer details Sport Scale Tbis proposes replace section 5353 equivalent section 1978-79 rule book section 4863 p 62 would have effect reducing number external model details will scored static judging Dan Parsons claims Sport Scale rapidly turning AMA Scaleand wants reverse trend event will revert back its original intent being Standoff Scale p 77 para 5353 SC-82-71Add Prone Tad/Pinto Tasi Hangar AC Sport Scale Flight Plan proposes make present options Proto Taxi Pinto Taxi Hangar part RC Flight Pluol thus would become ob ligatory maneuvers addition Contest Director determine runway wind conditions make maneuvers un suitable two additional options would allowed added Flight Plan contestant could earn 120 flight points see RC-82-66 Ted White wants no empha size realism Sport Scale fifing notes real airplanes taxi flights carried out p 77 para 538 53 82 SC-82-72 Reduce Sport Scale static points proposes reduce Static Scoring points following values Accuracy Outline30 Craftsmanship25 Finish Color Markings25 Ted White wants crease emphasis flying RC Sport Scale proposal complements SC-82-66 SC-82-7t p 77 para 536 SC-82-73 Remote Figure Eight AC Flight Plan Sport Scale proposes remove Figure Eight obligatory maneuver Sport Scale Flight Plan replace Option Ted White contends maneuver dangerous because forces modeler fly too far out too low thereby endangering model p 77 para 538 item 2 SC-g2-74Make Touch Go option proposes have Touch Go ma neuver RC Sport Scale equivalent option instead equinalent two options present Dan Parsons claims actuality maneuver should judged such also believes reducing no one-option maneuver might increase its popularity p 77 para 53 83 Note RC Scale modelers invited review proposal ltC-g2-B under Radio Control Pro posals November issue page 97 presented new Scale Pylon Racing event utilizing static scoring rules Sport Scale As written steps being taken resolve whether proposal properly should handled Scale Contest Board Radio Control Contest Board Radio Control Ruin Proposals RC-B2-7Fbergless propellers Quarter Midget Pylon proposes allow use fiberglass propellers Quarter Midget Py lon Racing Vance H Sutton Poughkeepsie NY claims fiberglass props would cheaper use since dont break easily addition use would make ex perimentation various prop sizrs easier accomplish since would last longer cites fact type propeller now being safely used CL Scale Racing engines similar power rpm used Quarter Midget p 53 para 416 RC-828 Use 35 cc engines Quarter Midg en proposes change maximum allowable engine displacement Quarter Midget Pylon Racing 35 cc exist itt 25 cc James F Gager Fort Wayne IN points out now competi tive 25 cc engine marketand now-and-then basis observes least four suitable 35 cc engines now readily available thanks popularity RC car racing p 53 para 4141 RC-g2-9 Use engine shutoff Quarter Midg Tbis proposes liberalize carburetor rule Quarter Midget Pylon Racing existing rule would changed allow use fuel cutoff provided could done RC model upright position simple venturi coeld used place RC carburetor james F Gager states present rule being ignored fliers since use secondary re mote needle valve systems RC carburetors now being used fuel shutoff mechanisms anyway p 33 para 4145 RC-8210--Allow engine modifications Quarter Midget proposes eliminate existing role prohibits engine re work/modification Quarter Midget Pylon Racing Section 4146 would changed allow engine modifications did alter engine displacement James F Gager notes parts substitution already hap pening accepted fact life com petitive racing observes some engine reworksuch rechroming sleevesis now being done driven shortage mansfacturer replacement parts p 53 para 4 146 AC-82-11Oefine attempt official flight AC Sport Aerobatics proposes define attempt official flight limit contestant two attempts make official flight An attempt would charged contestant once clock started flight Ralph Weiss Cane Place NY notes since rules now refer official flight becomes necessary specify number attempts available contestant notes approval proposal would make RC Sport Aerobatic rules consistent witb CL RC Pattern both AMA FAI FAI Scale p 48 para 3911 RC-82-12Prewurized fuel systems IhA Pylon Racing Tbis proposes allow pres surized fuel systems using either engine crank case pressure pen-bladder-type fuel tanks used i4A Pylon Racing Use avail able pressure backylates would also al lowed John Kilsdook Nortbville Ml em phasizes pressnre fuel systems nor increase performance engine main virtue provide very consist ent engine runsa problem very prevalent AAsespecially novice fliers p 55 para 43323 RC-52-13Mie 26 cc 35 cc engines Quarter Midget proposal broader scope RC-82-8 proposes allow 35 cc engines combined increase wing area required 375 sq minimum weight three pounds John Kils donk wants allow plentiful 35 cc engines Quarter Midget recogeizes increased performance compared 25 cc engines requires changes model specifications order drive out existing 25 cc models observes existing available fiberglass fuselages racer kits could easily modi fied accept new larger wing new minimum weight will large ly attained because larger heavier engines new larger heavier wing emphasizes intent proposal nor create ne v class replace existing event intended allow competitor have choice engine/plane combinations can flown competi tively same event p 53 paras 4141 4110 4111 RC-62-14Separate Open event RC Sport Aeeohatics proposes create new Open class RC Sport Aerobatics ac commodates both monoplanes biplanes replicas aerobatic aircraft known capable aerobatic compe tition within box Model weight engine limits would same RC Giant Scale Flight maneuvers would continuous-flow type used International Aerobatic Competition contests Tourna ment Champions C Glenn Carter Wal nut Creek CA hopes increase appeal type RC competition providing event will accommodate models previously ineligible p 48 paras 394 3941 3943 39131 RC-8215Separate Scores free-style ma neusees AC Sport Aerobatics pro poses score five free-style ma neuuers Biplane event separately scale 0-10 require five maneuvers Sportsman also maneuvers selected list applicable class entered C Glenn Carter wants align classes require same number free-style maneu vers giving full credit difficult continuous flow free-style der simplify judging five maneuvers would have drawn published list class being entered pp 48 49 paras 3933 395 3965 3992 39152 39153 3916 39173 39175 39176 391 77 391 79 391 82 391 83 391 87 RC-6216No Pre-Prlonice gear down & no pipes Novice proposes delete existing Pre-Novice class Pattern require Novice-class aircraft fly gear down also prohibit use tuned-pipe exhaust systems Novice-class aircraft Rob ert C Noll Vestal NY believes five classes Pattern too since Pre-Novice included contests should dropped AMA rule book wants simplify Novice help newcomers break sport RC pp 39 40 paras 38441 387 3882 38121 3814 38143J AC-S2-17No mandatory progression Espeet Masters proposes make advancement flier Expert Masters class RC Pattern strictiy voluntary mat tee Robert C Null expresses opinion majority Pattern fliers will never achieve level skill required compete against top Masters contestants should allowed remain active Expert becoming involved demanding time travel required become competitive Mas ters flier Once declaring himself Master flier could revert Expert except outlined section 38812 p 39 para 38 82 RC-52-1BThis number associated active proposal RC-62-lgRaise Reneese Double lmmelmann K-factor 2 3 proposes crease K-factor RC Pattern Re verse Immelmant maneuver two three Russell Knetzger states experience maneuver seems indicate difficulty underrated pp 40 41 section 3819 item Reverse Double melmant RC-g2-20Define center points Pattern roll maneuvers proposes definite descrip tions center points following Pattern maneuvers Four-Point Roll EightPoint Roll Three Horizontal Rolls Slow Roll AMA RC Pattern Judges Guide would revised section E description maneuvers would reflect following definitions Four- Eight-Point RollsCenter middle inverted flight Three Horizontal RollsCenter inverted portion second roll Slow Rollsame Four/Eight-Point Rolls Russell Knetzger states existing maneuver descriptions allow consensus center poives maneuvers reached proposed descriptions will easy parties interpret correctly pp 45-47 items indicated RC-62-21 number vot associated active proposal RC-82-22 number associated active proposal AC-B2-23Maneuner downgrade guidelines Pattern proposes add new sec tion AMA RC Pattern Judges Guide wherein suggested downgrades will given Stall Turn top-overt yaw wrong direction number Loops Axial Rolls wrong too few too maneuvers being off-center suggested values downgrades include Stall Turn flops3-4 points Novice 2-3 points other classes Stall Turn wrong-yaw1A-2A depending upon quality turn Loops/Rolls num ber pff ho i-/ 13-4 points pff thatzero score maneuvers off-center deduct two points quarter total maneuvers length offset Russell Knetzger believes standardized set suggested guidelines needed area cover some very troublesome judging situations p 45 AMA RC Pattern Judges Guide section Dafter mandatory zeroes section add new section RC-g2-24Rmtore straight/level flight end Pattern maneuners proposes add requirement St ft straight level flight start/end AMA Pattern maneuvers AMA RC Pattern judges Guide would revised implement proposal Russell Knereger believes requirement straight level flight has inadvertantly omitted new rule bookit has previous editions AMA rule hook claims level flight segments help judges determine models heading altitude provides fit ting start end maneuver would keep AMA pattern line FAI pattern p 45 section Eadd new paragraph RC-52-25Renise Pattern clam-patterns create short list patterns proposes create short list patterns use contests contest management de sires drop maneuvers interests speeding things up Russell Knetzger has re vised patterns using principle everincreasing difficulty has suggested maneuvers should dropped create short lists' claims short lists quite common local contests proposal made encourage greater uni formity proposed revised patterns maneuvers dropped form short list indicated asterisks pre sented accompanying Table 1 pp 40 90 Model Aviation 41 paras 3814 3815 3816 3817 3818 3819 Table 1 New Class Patterns & Short Lists 16 Novice Pattern Menauvers Note RC82 31 proposes change class nanse Sportsman 1 Takeoff U note Al 2 Stall Torn U 3 Immelmuen Torn U 43 Inside Loops U S Straight Inverted Flight DI 6 1 Reverse Outside Loop U 7 3 Horizontal Rolls ID 8 Reverse Cuban Eight U note RI 9 Cobra Roll DI note 81 10 Landing U 17 Advanced Pattern Maneuvers 1 Takeoff U 2 Figure M U note B 3 Cuban Eight ID 4 Double Immelmane U 5 Four-Point Roll Dl 6 3 Reverse Outside Loopt U 7 Slow Roll DI 8 3 Inside Loops U 9 3 Horizontal Rolls Dl 103-Turn Spin IUI 11 Landing lul 18 Expert Pattern Maneuvers 1 Takeoff U 2 Figure M V Rolls U 3 Cuban Eight DI Double Immelmane 01 5 Slow Roll Dl 6 3 Reverse Outside Loops UI 7 4Point Roll DI 5 1 Square Loop U note CI 5 8-Point Roll DI 10 Top Hat 101 11 3 Horizontal Rolls Dl 12 Landing lul 191 Alternate Masters Pattern Maneuvers Note use contests preselec ted list Masters maneuvers detired 13 Reverse Outside Loops 101 K3 2 Slow Roll ID K3 3 Figure M Rolls lul KS 4 4-point Roll Dl K4 5 Reverse Double Immelmuen UI K2 tote DI 68-Point Roll Dl K4 7 Triangle Rolling Loop U K4 8 Reverse Knife Edge Dl K4 9 Reverse Top Hat 101 K4 10 Reverse Point Roll DI K4 11 Square Loop V Rolls 101 K5 12 Two Opposite Rolls Dl K3 Note long list has K-total 45 takeoff landing scored Notes Indicated maneuver deleted create short list' A The following maneuvers have de leted proposall Straight Flight Out Procedure Turn Straight Flight Back B New additions pattern proposal C New maneuver proposed RC-g241 O Revision K no 3 proposed RC-82-19 UI Upwind Dl Downwind RC-82-26--Mandstory maneuver calls end sdd 50 ft seal flight end maneuver proposes ta two things First require flier helper judges permission call out maneuver prior its initia tion after its completion second require 50ft straight level flight entry termination Pattern maneuver Downgrades would given failure comply Russell Knetzger states call out vital contests multiple flight lines use help judges sort out right model believes callout skill pilot should master need straight level flight same given RC-fl2-24 p 40 para 35148 RC8227Landins always scored Pattern proposes add statement AMA rule hook would assure land ing done out flightplan sequence would always scored would auto matically receive zero score Russell Knetz ger states some Pattern judges believe unscheduled landingcaused flameout other unexpected occurrence must automatically receive zero score cause performed sequence listed flight plan because maneuvers omitted because forseen circumstances believes landing must always scored like takeoff inevitable consequence flight flier should receive best possible treatment already bad situ ation p 40 para 35142 RC82-28--Jodge tells flier flight plan devi anion proposes permit Pattern judge inform flier has omitted maneu ver has performed maneuver out se quence Russell Knetzger believes proposal will benefit both fliers judges would keep judges having guess what coming next would help keep flier making similar errors same flight p 40 para 381 42 RC-8229 K-factors Delete Expert make optional local Masters contests proposes two things First com pletely delete K-factors fram Expert Pattern second delete K-factors fuhofafion Masters scores local coetests except Masters Tournament similar qualifiers flights Russell Knetzger claims K-fac toes tremendous headache contest ficials local contests great source error score tabulation process doubts proposal would change outcome contests p 40 pars 3812 RC-82-30Delege limits Pattern flight time proposes eliminate time lim its flight portion Pattern keep ing engine-starting time limit Russell Kneezger notes since pass model front judges must ma neuver flight time-limit barrassment flier claims complete Ex pert pattern can flown presently-al lowed 10-mit time-slot engine starts bitch p 40 para 3811 RC-82-31Change Pattern Classes Pre-Novice/ Novice no Novice/Sportsman proposes change names two Pattern class es Pre-Novice Novice Nov ice fportsman Russell Knetzger claims nante Pre-Novice awkward Novice demeaning fliers home field since frequently club instructors usually better weekend sport fliers p 39 para 387 RC-82-32 Landing takeoff direction con trolled contest officials proposes give authority set direction Pat tern takeoffs landings contest ficials now option flier Russell Knetzger claims present sys tem allowing fliers choose direc tion takeoff landing results chaotic dangerous field conditions Plane handlers fail look proper direction departing arriving models p 40 para 38141 RC-82-33Pattern model dry weight limit 0f 11 lbs proposes set dry no-fuel weight Pattern models maximum 11 lbs Russell Knetzger wants AMA weight limit agree FAI weight limit AMA weight limit now includes fuel weight p 39 para 3842 RC-82-34Cobra Roll additional downgrade proposes add additional downgrade existing list AMA RC Pattern udges Guide Cobra Roll maneuver Rolls same relative position 45 de gree paths Russell Knetzger believes minor improvement will help both pilots judges p 45 item E Cobra Roll RC-82-35Cuban Eight downgrade clarifica tiOn proposes replace existing No 4 downgrade Cuban Eight maneuver Pattern following 4 Rolls centered 45-degree descents other Russell Knetager states purpose proposal clarify pi lot may use 45-degree des cent make rolls lung centers descent p 45 para E Cuban Eight item 4 RC-g2-36Double lmmelmann Change onesecond rule proposes modify description Double Immelmant ma neuver AMA RC Pattern udges Guide sn straight level portion held no less second Down grade No 4 changed read Model pauses less second before half outside loop Russell Knetzger claims will allow individualism flier will allow graceful maneuver p 45 para E Double Immelmuon RC-g2-37Eight-Point Roll Remove time limits proposes remove 4-h-sec limits 5-sec goal descrip tion Eight-Feint Roll AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide Russell Knetzger wants allow fliers perform graceful ma neuvers p 45 para E Eight-Point Roll RC-82-38Four-Point Roll Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits 5-sec goal descrip tion Four-Point Roll AMA RC Pattern judges Guide Russell Knetzger wants fliers allowed make graceful maneuvers p 45 pars E Four-Point Roll RC-8239Landing Revise description proposes make Landing definition AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide read follows model flares smoothly touch ground within 15 meters about 48 ftj either side judges landing first main rotating tail nosewheel no bouncing changes headlog Landing maneuver will start sin meters 1915 ft runway maneuver will considered complete . Downgrade 6 would changed read Model lands out side 30-meter zone Downgrade 8 would changed read Model does rotate main wheels Russell Knetzger claims describes better landing ter minology aviation-based judge pate pilot control sooner instead last-minute dodging around p 46 pars E Landing RC-g2-4f3--One Reverse Outside Loop Change second role proposes modify Reverse Outside Loop ma neuver same manner given RC-8236 except Downgrade S would affected Russell Knetzger wants allow flier individualism p 46 para E Reverse Outside Loop RC-g241New meneuver Sqoare Loop proposes add new maneuver RC Pattern proposed inclusion Expert class pattern RC-8225 maneurer would defined AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide follows Square Loop Model pulls op executes square loop model should rotate sharply corsets straight paths should least 20 meters 6514 ft long Down grades 1 Loop square 2 Sides square same size 3 Changes heading 4 Wings level Russell Knetzger believes addition maneuver Expert class pattern would good preparation Mat ters-class maneuvers p 46 para Eadd new paragraph RCB242ReveeseDoubleImmelmano Change second rule proposes modify Reverse Double Immelmane ma neuver same manner given RC-82 36 eweept Downgrade 3 would affect ed Russell Keetzger believes will add potential gracefulness maneuver p 46 pata E Reverse Double Immelmano RC-82-43 Reverse Knife Edge Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits 5-sec goalsimilar RC-8238 Russell Knetager wants allow graceful maneuvers p 46 para E Reverse Knife Edge RC-g244Reeerse Point Roll Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits S-sec goalsimilar RC-8238 Russell Knegzger wants allow graceful maneuvers p 46 para E Reverse Point Roll RC-g2-45Slow Roll Make minimum time limit 5 sec proposes change time limit Slow Roll approximately 5 sec minimum S sec 4-6-sec lim its Downgrade S would deleted Russell Knetzger says present 6-sec maxi mum time limit discourages some really gor geous slow slow rolls p 46 para E Slow Roll RC-g246--Stall Turn Revise definition proposes clean up definition maneuver helps prevent being wingoner instead stall turn revised definition iv AMA RC Pattern ludges Guide would read follows Stall Turn model starts straight level flight noses up vertical position stalls yaws tightly through 180 degrees . Russell Knetzger wants clarify things p 46 para E Stall Tom RC-9247Straight Plight Out land Back Revise flight path proposes mont flight path maneuvers farther away flight line spectators AMA RC Pattern ludges Gulde would re vised read follows Straight Flight Out model must brought exactly parallel flight line flown heading absolutely straight level path distance approximately 100 meters 300 ft centered judges . Delete Down grade 1 Revise Downgrade 5 read Gal lops yaw roll pitch Russell Knetager believes present flight path too close safety pp 46 47 para E Straight Flight Out RC-82-48Steaighg Inverted Plight Match PAl proposes remove 3-5-sec time limits maneuver 4-sec minimom deleting Downgrade 4 Russell Knetager notes FAI does lim width maneuver AMA shouldnt either except 60-degree frame p 47 pars E Straight Inverted Flight RC-6249Tekeoff Describe better maneu ver proposes revise AMA RC Pat tern lodges Guide redefining Takeoff maneuver read follows Takeoff model must stand still runway engine running being held accelerate smoothly toward flying speed rotate onto main wheels lift off very gently runway climb gradual angle takeoff ran should straight take off complete model has made turn approximately 60 degrees above anal titude least 6 meters about 20 ft Downgrades 1 Model dons stand still released fails en gain speed smooth ly 3 Model fails rotate onto main wheels jumps ground Russell Knetzger feels higher altitude completion gives things judge rest proposal describes better maneuver p 47 para E Takeoff RC-8250Thres Horleontal Rolls Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6sec limits 5-sec goalsimilar RC 82-38 Russell Knetager says will make maneuver match FAI maneuver allow flier flexibility will allow graceful maneuvers p 47 para E Three Horizontal Rolls RC82-51Three Inside Loops Add down grade proposes add downgrade maneuver definition AMA RC Pat tern judges Guide would read 5 Exit same altitude heading entry Rus sell Knetzger feels revision would helpful beginning fliers Pattern Nov ice class p 47 para E Three Inside Loops RC-8282Three Reverse Inside Loops Change second role proposes modify Three Reverse Inside Loops ma nesver same manner given RC-8236 except no Downgrades affected Russell Knetzger wants provide flier opportunity make graceful maneuver p 47 para E Three Reverse side Loops RC-g2-53--Three Reverse Outside Loops Change second rule proposes change similar RC-82-52 see RC-8236 Russell Knetzger wants allow graceful maneuvers p 47 para E Three Reverse Out side Loops RC-82-84Top Hat Stovepipe proposes redefine Top Hat maneuver description AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide following manner Top Hat Model es polls over inverted flight distance equal vertical climb pulls down ell Knetzger believes rules intended call maneuver des cribed present definition adequate produce desired maneu ver p 47 pars E Top Hat RC-83-55Traffic Pattern Revise descrip tion proposes revise description maneuver found AMA RC Pat tern adges Guide read follows Traf fic Pattern maneuver commenced model flying wind parallel flight line judges turn away flight line 90 degrees d turn maneuver finished 6 meters 20 ft altitude uit may right contestant wishes Russell Knetzger states eliminates discussion left right fortes maneuver away flight line safety consideration blends Landing revision RC 82-39 p 47 para E Traffic Pattern RC-82-56---Triangle Rolling Loop Correct ap parent misprint proposes revise description mancover found AMA RC Pattern ludges Guide follow ing manner Triangle Rolling Loop Model pulls up 45 degree climb holds atti tude no less second ell Knetager believes present wording misprint p 47 para E Triangle Rolling Loop RC-82-57Two Rolls Opposite Directions Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits 5-sec goalsimilar RC-82-38 Rumeli Knetager believes time restraints really necessary p 47 para E Two Rolls Opposite Direc tions RC82-58---Pree passeer Novice Mas ters Clarification proposes revise cer tain wording Flight Pattern paragraph RC Pattern section AMA rule book wording question begins second sentence pars 3814 time model passes - maneuver being performed proposal December 1980 91 RC-82-58 Coot changed read time model passes ding case maxi mum two passes may made maneuver being performed Walter E Damuck Jr Waterbury CT points uut present rule allowing pass places severe hardship Novice Master class fliers because would force Novice land downwind Master class flier has two dilemmas choose can either make downwind landing can com mence first maneuver first down wind pass immediately after takeoff Walter states second alternative Mas ter isa safety hazard since would allow flier check trim see retract gear hung apa condition could result quick depletion airborne bat tery pack possibly leading out-of-con trol crash p 40 para 3814 RC-82-69Adopt PAl RC Aerobatics place AMA RC Pattern Thin proposes throw out Section 38 AMA rule book re placing FAI RC Aerobatics f3A Novice class has added Novice class fliers would fly pattern consist ing 10 maneuvers having total K-factor score 250 points selected con testant FAI pattern Ted White Bedford TX claims AMA Pattern con tests have become too expensive too compli cated too time-consumingdue multiplicity classesto really meaning ful competitions pp 39-47 para 38 Control Line Rules Proposals Note Proposals marked n- open cross-proposal activity mined lately CL-82-7 Navy Carrier class changes pro poses three things First combine Class Class II scale event second change Class non-scale event third change Profile Carrier starting event changes would accomplished tak ing following actions new all-scale Class II would established deleting lower-limit engine displacement 4010 co para 3032 beginnerized Pro file class would established changing model specifications para 3033 3033 1 additional wording follow 3033 add model will have no movable components except elevators hook throttles Example No movable lines flaps ailerons rudder 30331 add Stock en gines An engine will acceptable advertised sold factory-produced ready-to-run unit over 300 use homemade custom-producedthrottle dual curb see-ups throttles different makes sizes engines unacceptable Other changes would made follow ing manner respect Bonus Points para 30812 would become applicable Class II 308221 would revised applicable Class II models would receive 200 bonus points 3081 3 would made applicable Class Profile Class heading 308131 would deleted leaving body subparagraph intact 30814 would re vised read receive bonus points Class II respect Landing two changes would made 301212 add Plane landing outside arresting area remaining deck example Coming stop free-roll area 301 21 5 add Definitiot arrested landing Plane being stopped arresting cables necessary remain hooked Richard ino Woodhaven NY states proposal would result increase competition new Clans II old planes can still used addition 200 bonus points will almost certainly keep profile models out Class II new Profile event will hopefully once again become begin ners event wan envisioned 1973 new Class will provide something in-be tween pp 27 28 paran 30323033031 30331 30812 308121 30813 30814 301 212 301213 CK-82-8Revise Landing Precision Aero batics Thin proposes revise description Landing maneuver Precision Aerobatics section AMA rule book Paragraph 311 316 would revised read Landing correct landing will udged smooth gradual descent gentle touch down aircrafts wheels landing procedure shall judged time aircraft machen normal glide path 4 6 feet judging shall end air craft makes landing assigned flight circle aircraft fully supported its landing gear Kenneth W Stout Livings ton N believes present rule pro duces excessive hardship judges since supposed determine model has lose its flying power addi tion produces unfair hardship flier since trying make precision landing after one-lap glide possibly under adverse wind conditions p 32 para 31 13 16 CL82-29Peecision Landing Precision Aerobanics Thin proposes revise des cription Landing maneuver AMA rule book section 311316 follows Landing correct landing judged model makes smooth gradual descent land no bounce unusual roughness part model other landing gear having touched ground ludging begins model starts smooth gradual descent 4 6 feet until touches down Arthur Adimison Tay lor Ml contends present rule imposes too much hardship both judges contestantmuch same Ken Stout CL-82-8 p 32 para 311316 CL-g2-10Add NA Cornbee asSupplensental proposes add event AMA rule book Supplemental Event sec tion would structured follows 1 Gen eral Applicability equipment purpose rules procedures judging same CL Combat except specified below 2 Stream ers Streamers shall cut 14-in wide 714 ft long string leader shall 4- 8-lb test cotton shall marked ink 48 knot shall extend beyond ink mark 12 3 Contest Site Combat circle shall laid out using three concentric circles provide five-foot radius pilots circle 40 50 ft-radius safety zone Engine displacement limit would 0-00504 cu model weight 2 lb max line length 349 353 lines would 2 multi-strand lines 0012 diameter Pull test would 15 lb Steven B Sacco Norwood MA points out event now being flown throughout country local-rules basis best interests both competitors spectators establish line requirements pull-test values circle lay out rules promote safety consistency add new section AMA rule book CL-82-1 1Combetr Ossen Class fliers mast users own engines proposes make cer tain changes rant Combat rules pertain Open class competition Section 3381 would revised read follows Match Period starting judge will sound loud signal match starting time Either pilot pit crew may start engine pilot junior Senior class model flier pilot Open class model flier pilot must start engine beginning match period aircraft may launched imme diately after starting Junior Senior clans pilot aircraft may launched Open clans pilot once pilot has picked up control handle given launch sig nal pit crew match will end following occur Section 33831 would revised read follows pit crew may start except initial start Open class pilots change engines refuel change plugs propellers etc make re pairs necessary during match Lines cut broken during match may repaired Steven B Sacco observes under pres ent rules pilot can win Combat match en tirely result having better pit crew does opponentthat occurs event mid-air collision causing both models crash prior cuts being made better-pitted plane wins basin airtime points p 35 paras 3381 33831 CL-82-12Begin combat planes 180 degrees apart proposes establish method restraining commencement combat until both planes have airborne leant two laps separated another approximately 180 degrees accomplished renising two sections Combat rules follows First revise section 33823 read Combat may begin until both aircraft airborne both pilots pilots circle starting judge additional center judge sounds signal combat begin initial launch signal will given udge satisfied aircraft bane completed least two level laps counterclockwise separated approximately 180 degrees subsequent launches signal may occur anytime both aircraft flying level counterclockwise separated approximately 180 degrees Second change 331118 read Maneuvering ex pressly forbidden see 821 822 43 Attacking before signal combat begin see 823 latter deals feiture Ron McNally Springfield VA states thin method have found does give preferential advantage except airtime first plane- up tither flier match p 35 para 33823331116 CL-82-13Comhat Start engine winbin 216 win lose proposes establish new Combat rule such entrant will auto matically lose match cannot get engine started within 25 win after match starts exception neither entrants engine ban started end 25 minutes time will ran until winner estab lished Ron McNally says change will allow content move ahead prolong agony p 33 insert new para 3S81c renumber existing 3381c subsequent CL-82-14--Slow Combat Psel tank cannon enclosed proposes add wording existing rule would prohibit enclosing fuel tank Slow Combat modeL Sec tion 342d would have following added fuel tank must enclosed Notch ing wing permissible strength safety ore nor compromised Ron McNally wants eliminate loophole rules could make judging models legality difficult p 36 para 342d CL-82-15 Rat Racing Put displacement breek B cc proposes make slight alteration Rat Race table sec tion 26 two lines defined Engine Size column20103009 30104028 would changed 2136 3031 30524028 Ron McNally wants to change dividing line talbe nominal 29 cu engine 5 ccmaking consistent other CL events p 25 section 26-Table CL-82-16--Rat Racing Change smallest en gine line specifications proposes two things First change present engine displacement band Rat Race table 15002009 cu 1500 2135 cu second change minimum line diameter associated 014 Ron McNally would like see change ties CL-82-13 some degree made sa Juniors could use Formula 21 planes Rat believes might also allow Senior Open fliers use 35 cc engines competitively Rat p 25 section 26-table CL-8217Profile Navy Carrier Change en gina specifications proposes increase allowable engine displacement Profile Carrier 4009 cu allow use ball-hearing crankshaft designs Pete Mazur Aurora would like see advantage taken ready availability RC-style 40 engines event p 27 para 303 31 CL-82-18-Naey Carrier Delete 44-in wing span limit proposes delete wing span limit 44-in Carrier models Pete Mazur points out 44-in limitation re suits grossly distorted Profile scale models after 300 sq requirement met p 27 para 303 CL-82-19Profile Navy Carriert Allow use ball-hearing crankshaft engines proposes delete wording rule re quires use plain sleeve bearing engines event Pete Macar notes cost competitive plain-bearing engine higher bali-bearing enginel ob serves low-performance plain-bear ing engines much cheaper equivalent bali-bearing engine p 27 para 30331 CL-82-20Navy Carrier Redefine landing points proposes modify existing rule defining landing points follows Land ing Points Landing dead stick included hook engaged arresting cable plane completely stopped shall scored fol lows Leon R Ryktarsyk Detroit Ml notes some pit crews now trying catch models still moving having missed arresting cables p 28 para 30 121 CL-82-21Ngey Carrier Delete 60 degree nnee-higlt limit proposes delete sec tion 301 1223 AMA rule book limits nose-high attitude model during low-speed flight maximum 60 degrees Leon Ryktarsyk claims possible enforce rule accurately p 28 para 3011223 CL-62-22Formsla 40 Rat must use 020-in lines 40 engines proposes change requited minimum line diameters Formula 40 Speed Rat Racing associated tablesand 40 cu displacement enginesfrom 018 020 Ron McNally points out being proposed reasons safety p 23 sec 24table p25 sec 26table CLg2-23Stantladiue mini-pipes Speed proposes Speed events use minipipes maximum length shall no longer 6-in measured center line cylinder bore edge pipe side diameter pipe shall constant no taper allowed Gene Hempel acting Speed Advisory Committee desires make rules uniform eliminate con fusion CCL -82- 24 d Superebarging turbocharging geseoss boosts prohibited proposes allow naturally-aspirated en glans Speed events Supercharging turbocharging gaseous boosts would prohib ited Nicholas B Sher acting tot Speed Advisory Committee points out racing engines now being operated hairy edge selt-destruction further significant increases horsepower likely have severe safety-related consequences modelers and/or spectators p 17 para 234 add limitation statement CLg22BMoase cad NA Scale Racing Up grade official status proposes up grade two events official status deleting words Supplemental title section 28 AMA rule book J E Kianse acting behalf Racing Advisory Committee points out ex isting rules have proven over several years use events enjoy great pop ularity national basis p 26 para 28 CL-82-26Endurancer Eliminate need weigh modelfearry fuel internally proposes delete Endurance model speci fications except first sen tence paragraph 336 eliminate maximum weight requirement 4 lbs Paul M Smith Sterling Heights Ml states wording wants delete merely leftovers years piece-meal rules changes no longer meaning ful since four-oz fuel limitation put effect notes four-lb weight limit no longer meaningful too imposed restrict fuel quantity days gone p 37 para 336delete first sentence tabledelete 4 lb man model weight CL-82-27Endurance Reduce fuel capacity 50 cc proposes reduce maxi mum fuel capacity 4 1183 cc 50 cc 17 Cl oz Paul M Smith points out recent rule change event reduction Curl capacity 4 oz done purpose allowing event flown mom reasonable time points oat record under present rules now over 28 win will probably go higher proposal made same spirit last reduced fuel capacityto make possible fly event reasonable length time p 37 para 354 CL-8228Speed Two flights over ecisting record era autamatic new record pro poses change wording support ing flight rule section 23196 two flights contestant exceed cur rent record will automatically give flier right claim new record would accomplished deleting first two sen tences section 231 96 substituting following supporting flight faster record flight flier will have automatically established new record new record will set higher speed two wcord-setting flights William L Boss New Hyde Park NY cites case recent contest flier wan awarded new record because went too fast during supporting flight wan 5 mph faster record flight believes present rules tend award records basis lesser performance rather accept superior performances record purposes 23 para 231 96 92 Model Aviation CL-82-29--Navy Carrier Change nearing high low speed flight proposes require both high-speed low-speed values calculated nearest 1/100 mph low speed points shall scored three times difference between high low speeds mph Marc War washana Canton Ml explains present system too complicatedthat cal culator required no quickly longhand methods used quarter page paper required p 28 paras 3010 230112 CL-82-30Nany Carrier Define hook length faselage length proposes define book length nded us measured intersection hook fuselage hottom uselage length will defined er onethird tbe length fuselage measured hack prop hub rearmost pare airplane LeRoy Cordes Chicago IL claims confusion bow hoth measure ments made proposal has suhmitted clarify situation p 27 para 303 CL-g2-31Nany Carrier Define line spacing eweegence proposes revise section 2043 imposes limits control lines may emerge model follows.lines shall emerge either tween within inch either elevation control lines Harry 1-ligley Glenwood IL states present rules can inter preted require lions spaced maxi mum inch apart believes intent rule p 27 para 3043 CL-82-32Naey Carrier Gieing law spenel signel proposes clarify low speed signal given Insert sentence section 30111 immediately after first sentence follows ptable ludges signal shall ginen model crosses stern deck lap prior locke start low speed timing model will arry Higley states indicated wording inadnertantly omit ted rule book recent printing p 28 para 30111 CL-g2-33Naey Cerrier Delete requirement far plain hearing engines proposal identical CL-82-19 LeRoy Cordes notes few plain-hearing engines being made today fliers taking ball-bearing engines converting plain-bearing Acceptance proposal would allow new flier get competitive engine rea sonable cost local hobby shop p 27 para 30331 CL-g2-34Nany Carrier Define arrested landing proposes add new sub paragraph 301213 worded follows An arrested landing defined air planes forward motion stopped primarily arresting hook engaging arresting cable flight terminates whet planes forward motion ceases receive maximum landing points airplanes forward motion ceases must assume same atti tude assumed prior takeoff Judges guide required arresting hook remain engaged arresting cable after forward motion ceases airplane subsequently rolls off pulled off deck landing still counts LeRoy Cordes states rule used 80 Nationals received unanimous vote Navy Carrier Society members attendance observes also safety improvement since would no longer necessary pit crew members dash onto possihly oil-slick deck try grab model before rolls/falls off deck p 28 para 301215 added CL-g2-35Nany Carrier Define niethad far computing total scare proposes de fine method kenned calculate con testants total score would done adding following new paragraph Carrier rules Scoring flight score shall total high speed points low speed points landing points bonus points LeRoy Cordes notes presently found Navy Carrier rules p 28 add new paragraph CL-g2-36Nany Carrier Minimice builder af-the-madel rule far Janiar/Seniar proposes en add new paragraph section 30 AMA rule book would read follows Junior Senior modeler shall have participated construction plane will place minimum maxi mum amount time skill employed hut will insure modeler some involve ment its constructiun George W Voitik Evanston IL wants stop making hippo crites under-iS modelers nearly fly secondhand planes p 28 add new para CL-g2-37Neey Carrier Eliminate hailder af-the-madel mm far Janiar/Seniar pro poses no add new paragraph section 30 AMA rule book der model rule does apply unior Senior modelers Harry Higley wants stop making hippocrites Carrier fliers below 18 years age p 28 add new para CL-g2-38Nany Carrier Emphasine law speed proposes-to revise scoring sys tem emphasis placed low speed rather high speed would accomplished modifying various parts Carrier rules following plan would implemented Scoring Award three points mph high speed two points second low speed plus landing bonus points Harry Higley notes long high speed used divisor will push higher higher speeds p 28 paras 301 03011 Free Flight Rules Proposals FF 82-14Change clauses dsdl-leeet hesis proposes eliminate present Junior Senior Open age-group classifications contestant grouping inaugurate skill-level-based system having classifica tions Novice Sportsman Open con testant would elect class chose enter event would al lowed enter different classes different events could also change classifications contest-to-cnntese Fur purposes maintaining netting national records record would established event Stan Stoy Maryland Heights MO lieves proposal will help popular ize FF activities will provide best possible way encourage beginners opinion traditional way help itt beginnersmaking up new events simple supposedly attractive expertsdoes have good track record notes skill-level systems used RC Pattern RC Helicopter CL Precision Aerobatics PAMPA seem have accomplished desired results points out proposal would nor upset age-group system AMA dues con test feesit would apply actual flying competition p 7 para 3insert new paragraph after 32 label 53 renumber existing paragraphs accordingly would also result necessity tort oise wording para 137 p 3 since refers age-group contestant classifica tions PP82-15-Na stractsrel hracing Easy B proposes amend Easy B rules adding new paragraph having following wording Structural bracing per mitted E on Burbank CA states present rules allowing structural bracing diverge historically used Easy B promoted ingenious struc tural efficieocy event p 13 para 8 add new subparagraph h FF-g2-lgEsuahlish Rshfaer Speed Sap plentental went proposes fol lowing set rules added AMA rule book order make FF Rubber Speed new Supplemontal event 1 event propeller-driven rubber-powered models 2 No model dimension may exceed 36-in 3 Models must ROG takeoff table table may set angle suit flier Catapulting pushing models allowed Neither wheels nor takeoff gears required Dollies drop-off gears skids may used 4 length speed course shall 200 ft starting end takeoff table 5 model may roll about its longitudinal axis 360 de grees during ins travel over course 6 will no limit number flight tempts permitted 7 model shall timed time leaves takeoff table until passes over finish line Flights shalt timed nearest 1/tOO second speed mph determined equa tion Speed mph1363636 time seconds fastest speed will determine winner Charlie Sotich Chicago IL states event has run Nuts unofficial event since 1973 has also run local coneeses parts country notes course length 200 ft makes possible fly populated areas observes event spectators can readily understand Supplemental event status would assure set uniform rules could used groups over na tion add new section AMA rule book FF-g2-17Clmes A&B Gas Revise engine displacement limits proposes establish following displacement limits Classes A&B Gas Class 5511 60 051200 Class B 161300 to- 201300 Harry S Murphy Anderson IN proposes change because no competition engines top end present displacement limit 20 to- approximately 325 cc being commercially manufactured present reasoning limit increased 35 cc 15s 25 cc would too much power disadvantage compete well proposal would assure 19s 2ts mould B also points out under present rules Class models tend en fall four distinct sub-class sizes HaIf A-sized 051-powered 09-size 13 25 cc size 19 325 cc-size Adoption Ibis proposal would reduce sub-class prolifera tion somewhat p7 para 63 FF-82-18Permit short eehasst eatennions proposes allow exhaust extensions up 4-in measured form center cylinder bore used Richard Covalt Anderson IN points out would allow use mufflers areas may required would also allow rearexhaust engines efficiently cowled notes proposed 4-in length sufficient permit tuned-pipe effects engine performance p 8 para 632 FF-g2-1gAlI nsa mafflern pipes proposes deleve section 632 AMA rule book prohibits use type exhaust extension Joe L Norcross Hanford CA believes modeler should allowed use tuned pipe manes tothat experimentation should inhibited p8 para 632 FF-82-20Bring hack RDG/VTO pro poses add ROG/VTO engine-run times three Categories would Cat ltS nec Cat Illi sec Cat 1119 sec Note same limiten now rules ROW Joe L Norcross believes VTO sbould never have eliminated first place challenge correctly p8 para 641 FF-g2-21lndnar RDG definigian en stand-alane proposes add additional wording no section 1991 AMA rule book addition would read must held moment release such man ner least points resting ground runway Richard N Doig Pontiac Ml notes changes have made eke past section 5 Free Flight General directed Outdoor eventsand changes found impact Indoor events although neser intended proposal merely adds present General rule ROG 532 specifically Indoor intent rule having used Indoor past 10 years will changed inadvertantly General section changed again affect Outdoor events p 13 para 1992 FF-82-22lndoor Ruhher Adapt PAl defini tion far official/unofficial flight pro poses replace sections 1911 1912 AMA rule book following state ment Definition official flight collision role rules concerning fouls another contestants steering equipment shall iden tical current rules FAI Indoor mod els found FAI section rule book including changes clarifications FAI since printing thin rule boolt Richard Doig points out pres tnt rules intended identical corresponding rules FAt Indoor FAI rules changed before new AMA role book man ever printes Note AMA rulemaking FAI procedures presently compatibleand prohably never will sort thing will ever-re curring problem unless proposal type passed Richard points out current difference between AMA FAI roles FAI rules delayed flight 60 sec instead AMAs 30 nec contestants decision after collision foul indifferent p 13 para 1911 1912 PP82-23PAl Indoar Searing record purposes proposes add statement section 1916 AMA rule hook says FAI Indoor record flight shall best single flight series Richard Doig notes according letter rules records FAt Indoor should total best two flights series nix However continues actual practice best single flight series has kept record event Since FAI inter national Indoor records best single flight adoption proposal would bring AMA rules agreement FAI p 13 para 1916 PP82-24Indoor Rubber Replace AMA roles far steering FAI rules pro poses en eliminate section 1915 AMA rule hook replace following statement Steering Model Steering rules AMA events shall identical cur rent rules Indoor models found FAt section rule book including changes clarifications FAI since printing book Richard Doig states FAI rules proposed last roles change adopted FAIn rule copied word-for-word AMA rule book time rule book came out FAt thrown out old rules beleg inherently unfair impossible en force Therefore AMA has stuck bad roles pane two years sees proposal way keep AMA rules same current FAI rules p 13 para 1915 PP-g2-25lndoor Ruhher Allow unlimited nanther models enenn proposes replace section 1910 AMA rule book following statement Number models no limit number models contestant may use event complete flights Richard Doig states present-nvchnology models using removable wings tail booms stabilizers etc have practically eliminated dividing line between repairing replacing particu lar model present rule no longer en forceable claims observes under current rules contestant could lose has happenedl three models tumidair collisions during first three attempts official flight would thus eliminated event Richard feels situa tion unfair p 13 para 1910 FF-g2-28FAI Indoor flown AMA con test Clarify flying rules proposes re vise section 193 AMA rule book present wording relating FAI Indoor Model would replaced following PAl Indoor modei-specifications flying rules scoring rules same world cham pionship Indoor models FAt section Richard Doig claims present wording vague does actually say whether use best five flights best twoflight total out six flights Richard claims current practice use full FAI rules proposal would make prac tice official p 12 para 193 FAI Indoor Model PF-82-27lndoar Rubber Adapt PAl defi nition far end flight proposes re place first sentence section 1913 AMA rule book following Time flight starts instant model launched hand released takeoff ends model comes rent floor building jeteisoning occurs after being launched meets obstruction prevents further flight Richard Doig notes existing differences between AMA FAI rules area often lead timers stopping watches moments inappropriate event being timed proposal would bring AMA events line international rules p 13 para 1913 PF-82-28lndoor Ruhher Reduce official time no nearest whale second proposes change second sentence section 1914 AMA rule book read fol lows Flight duration shall reduced nearest whole second Example 35227 scored 3522 Richard Doig cites following considerations relate thin proposal First ntopwatches re cord fifths second second conventional hand-held stopwutcben accurate tenths fifths second after timed peri od 30 win third task con test officials especially score-keepers will easier since AMA FAI events will scored same way p 13 para 191 3 December 198093
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NE WSLETTE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1980 Hats Trophies Some contestants Nats did pick up trophies contest contestants may upon written request payment $5 handling fee have throphies mailed theirhomes However offer cannot extended beyond Dec cern ber 31 1980 Nats results listed issue CN includes best knowledge trophy-winners years contest find name did get trophy can still have mailed AMA Headquarters requesting trophy make cer tain include name AMA number letter Please include $5 payment check money order FF Future Hats Hardy G Brodersen Executive Director N FFS role Special Interest Group Free Flight NFFS has undertaken Nats study project end product broad detailed recommendations AMA Executive Council Nats Execu tive Committee special meeting 1980 Dayton Nats Committee formed Bill Mathews Gainesville FL AMA VP Dis trict V serving chairman committee members Homer Smith Harry Murphy Dick Smith Tony Italiano Charlie Sotich Steve Geraghty Sal Taibi Stan Stoy Terry Rimert Jim Scarborough Mark Drela possibles During meeting chaired NFFS Ex ecutive Director Hardy Brodersen several major questions concerning Free Flight Nats identified objectives timetable committee recommenda tions agreed upon First prepare pre liminary report November Executive Council meeting would touch cur rent 1981 Nats site options other aspects concerning quality kind competi tion Second time planning 1982 Nats full review Nats philosophy competition emphasis separation other categories separation Indoor Outdoor events forth FF Interest Questionnaire questionnaire titled Free Flight Nats wide distribution has just sent out Chairman Mathews first step information-gathering process club has yet seen ques 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW tionnaire wish make comments recommendations directly write Bill Mathews 2712 SW 34th St Apt 8 Gaines ville FL 32608 can also phone him 904 371-0363 Last Word As footnote announcement lets correct misguided zeal some friends have displayed both privately modeling press NFFS has de clared war either AMA Nats Committee simply undertaking aspect responsibility Free Flight Special Interest Group preparing carefully detailed well-considered recommenda tions need everyones input NFFS members specially consensus of FF-oriented AMA Chartered Clubs Progress Report 1981 RCAero batics Team Additional Competitors Qualified Mas ters Tournament late September 1980 James C Bennett Glenview IL Joe Bridi Harbor City CA Ron Chidgey Pensacola FL Denis Donohue Bergenfield NJ Mark Doucey Bedford IN James M Edwards New Albany MS Anthony Frackowiak Milford OH Steve Helms Pensacola FL William Hempel Tuc son AZ Jess Hogan Louisville KY Robert J Kelly Brighton CO James R Kimbro Jr Visalia CA Robert Krafft Duxbury MA Kenneth C Meyer Tucson AZ Lloyd Nicholson Aurora CO Charles W Reed Ill Raytown MO Stephen Rojecki Xenia OH Bruce Un derwood Gunthersville AL Team Finals Site Bids request clubs bid being host RC Masters Team Selection Finals printed November issue Model Aviation CN section p 96 As midSeptember two bids have received AMA Headquarters Sky Corral R/C Club Pueblo CO Rocket City Radio Con trollers Inc Huntsville AL program finalists will vote bid accept sometime after January 1 1981 1981 World Championships site 1981 World Championships has yet officially approved however tentative location Guadalajara Mexico WASHINGTON DC 20005 Contest date will late September early October 1981 1980 Hats Results issue present list of top placers 1980 National Contest addition winners additional special awards given below Sterling Models Memorial Award Scale static points category qualifying official flight Granger Williams San Marcos CA Gee Bee R-1 Jim Walker Trophy winner JSO CL Pre cision Aerobatics flyoff excluding appear ance points Les McDonald Miami FL McNeill Cup high time regardless age FAI Power Charles S Markos Deerfield IL 1260 sec Mulvihill Trophy high time regardless age Mulvihill Rubber George Perryman Smyrna GA 1385 sec Tulsa Glue Dobbers Trophy high time regard less age Outdoor HLGlider Stan Stoy Hazeiwood MO 408 sec Stout Indoor Trophy high time regardless age Indoor Cabin Larry Loucka Willough OH 19045 Stout Commercial Trophy high time regard less age AMA FAI Indoor Stick Clarence Mather San Diego CA 28298 AMA Stick Dick Black Trophy high time regardless age Coupe dHiver David E Evans Richburg NY Chris M Matsuno St John MO tie 539 sec Air Force Association Award best military scale model William L Boss New Hyde Park NY deHavilland Mosquito Airborne Express Award best ducted fan Scale model Tom Cook Raymore MO McDonnell F4J Best Scale Flight Achievement Awards pre sented National Association Scale Aeromodelers RC Precision Scale Robert L Underwood St Louis MO Wittman Bonzo RC Sport Scale Arthur H Johnson Deiray Beach FL Curtiss P40 Warhawk CL Precision Scale Edwin Rhoads Cinnaminson NJ Douglas AD-7 Skyraider CL Sport Scale Edward Schwerkolt Bedford OH Spitfire Out door FF Harold W Warner Santa Monica CA Lee-Richards 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Aeronautic Publications Nico Engraving Peck-Polymers RC Modeler Corp RIN Models Sig Mfg Co Inc Sullivan Products Sterling Models Toledo Weak Signals R/C Club Inc Top Flite Models Inc Williams Bros Inc World Engines Inc 1980 Hats Entries Jr Sr OpenTotal No Contestants92 103 9541149 No Mechanics230 GRANOTOTAL1379 2 Junior Teams included Junior count M Senior Team included Senior count Entlan Event lndoor109 Entrants Stick6 2 Paper Stick7 5 Cabin6 4 PAl Stick511521 Pennyplane10 39 EasyB10ie29 HL Glider142543 AMA Scale8 37 Peanut Scale13 46 Control Line327 Entrants Scale Racins IGoodvearl Rat Racing Slow Rat Racing 8 642 5 341 4. 3. 2734 Hats Scale Results RC PRECISION SCALE Junior No official flights Senior- No official flights Open 1Bob WitcherDelufield WI Piel Beryl 2Robert UnderwoodSt Louis MO Wittman Bunco 3Claude McCulloughMontezuma IA Shiny 2150-A RC SPORT SCALESPORTSMAN Jan 1Tim MottleSterling Hgts Ml PT19 Senior 1Glenn NelsonBerlin MA Smith Miniplane 2Michael MooreHaughton TX Jungmeister Open 1Howard E KeithHouston TX Cessna 182 2Albert KretzPeoria IL Beech Staggerwing 3Jumm BronowskiKokomo IN Cub J-3 4Jim MukiAltamonte Spgs PL Chipmunk 5Dale E DrewBorden IN P400 6Robert HanftElberta AL Smith Miniplune 7Wayne KnightPompano Bch PL T-28B RC SPORT SCALEEXPERT Junior No official flights Senior 1 David Nelson Berlin MA Great Lakes 2T-1 A-i Open 1 Roger Brennon Toledo OH P61 Points 685 696 439 Points 12312 13483 10733 15450 15384 14881 14583 14800 14300 14283 Points 13251 17517 hA ProfileProto11. 822 PAISpeed . 1. 910 /A Speed6. 5 . 819 ASpeed11115 2.1417 D Speed Open Onlyl . 1.1011 Form 40 Speed1215 Jet Speed66 Aerobatics4 .22 .6591 Combat7 . 8.6075 FAI Combat3.2731 Slow Combat7.10 .4481 PAlTeamRacing . 1.1213 PrecisionScale1.3. 610 Sport Scale3 . 6.2332 Carrieri1.2526 Carrierll . 1 .2728 Profile Carrier4 . 6.4050 Radio Congvol543 Engeents NovicePattern5 11 .6379 Advanced Pattern 744 Enpert Pattern3434 Master Pattern 557 Precision Scale 55 Sport Scale Sportsman 4 38 Sport Scale Eupert 3637 Giant Scale 323 Form Pylon Racing 2 75 2 Harold Parensi P8F 3 Clayton Mass C-130 4 Tom Cook F4-J 5 Thomas Czikk P-47D B Robert UnderWOOd OH 88 7 Art Johnson F-82E RC GIANT SCALE Janior No official flights Senior-No official flights Open 1 Dick Graham Piper Pawnee 2 Howard Mottin Spinks Akeomaster 3 Donald Anderson Krafn Super Fly 4 Clifford Tacie Bellanca Citabria 5 Michael Winter Tiger Moth 6 Mario Yederlinic PT-19 RC SCALE HELICOPTERS Junior- No official flights Senior No official flights Open 1 William Cheng Jet Ranger 2 Dane Davidson Jet Ranger 3 Bruce Buchanan Jet Ranger CL PRECISION SCALE hnior fficial flights Senior 1 Paula Bauer Bristol 2 Peter Bauer Shoestring Westchester IL17417 Royal Oak Ml17101 Raymom MO17000 N Merrick NY16834 St Louis MD16801 Delray 8th FL16850 Points Bloomfield IA Sterling Hgts Ml Mahomet IL Mt Clemens Ml Columbia MD Boca Rason FL Wilmington MA Brownsville PA Winona MN Norridge IL Norridge IL 210 208 204 202 200 191 Points 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Corona Cougar 2Mike Gilbert Nesmith Cougar 3William Schick Monocoupe 4Liz Sanford Lacey M-10 5Melanie Sanford Lacey M-10 Seniar 1Satan Brown Lucey M-10 Open 1Dave Rees Caudron Simoun 2Larry Kruse Bellanca Scout 3George Meyers Ill Siewee Schuckert El 4Robert Clemens Mercury Gosling 5Leon Bennett Moth Minor 6John B Martin Alco Sport 7John Blair Stinson JR Haetingdon Valley PA Levittown PA Fraser MI Dallas TX Dallas TX 155 158 Pointa 1350 1205 1050 1045 965 Stone Mnn GA840 Telford PA Liberal KS Warminster PA Rochester NY New York City NY Miami FL Marshall NC PP OUTDOOR GAS SCALE Junior 1Walter M EggertHuntingdon Valley PA Piper Super Cruiser 2Snef SanfordDallas TX Piper Cruiser 3Mike GilbertLevittown PA Tayiorcraft Senior No official flights 1810 1635 1560 1520 1485 1405 1220 Points 393 285 207 Open 1Harold W Warner Lee Richards 2Robert Clemens Furman Jabira 3Walter Eggert Hermes Moth DH6OG 4Larry Kruse LWF Butterfly 5John Blair Nesmith Cougar PP OUTDOOR PEANUT SCALE Junior 1Mike 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'Senior age flier RC ADVANCED PATTERN Jr.Sr- Op 1Gary Guile' 2Mike McCoeville 3Robert Akers 4John Fuque 5Albert Ferguson 6Richard Irvine 7Michael Harrison 8Edward Wieslow 9Scott Murray 10 Stacey Mills Senior age flier RC EXPERT PATTERN Jr.Sr.Op 1Marvin F Ingerson 2Thomas Kirk 3Brian Crossley 4Jatew Beneest 5Jamie Strong 6Rick Horn 7Curt Dberg 8Mike Bless 9Lee McDuffee tOEd Carpenter RC MASTERS PATTERN JrSr Op 1 Dave Brown 2 Tony Frackowiak 3 Dean Koger 4 Stephen Rojecki 5 Mark Radcliff 6 Steve Helms 7 Jim Kimbro 8 Donald Lowe 9 Joe Bridi 10 Donald Waltz Jr Frienduwood TX West Chester OH New Albany IN Warner Robbies GA Roscommos MI Mt Prospect IL Hot Springs AR Batavia NY Onnueside CA Charlottesville VA Milwaukee WI Towuon MD St Paul MN Glenview IL Prateville AL Fountain Valley CA Fe Walton Bek FL Riverdele IL Hamilton OH Fairmone WV Cincinnati OH Milford OH Papillion NE Xenia OH Barneeville OH Pensacola FL Visalia CA Dayton OH Harbor City CA Henderson NV RC FORMULA PYLON RACING Jr.SrOp 1 Brian RichmondApopka FL 2 Tom ChristopherLos Aegeles CA 3 Jim MoorheadAtlanta GA Points 5065 5030 5025 5020 4965 4930 4840 4795 4750 4645 Points 5185 5075 4989 4905 4900 4865 4850 4840 4700 2940 Pointa 17940 17590 17570 17250 17245 17215 17015 16420 15930 15805 Points 22700 22470 22265 22120 22095 22090 21300 21765 21410 20540 Points 28 27 27 4Dave PearceGreeesboro NC 5Peter ReedAvon CT 6Phillip BussellDallas TX 7David KeatsTray MI 8Ron SchorrN Hollywood CA 9Robert BrogdonMarietta GA 10Dave ShadelOceanside CA RC QUARTER MIDGET PYLON RACING Jr-SeOp 1Gail JacobsonCollege Park GA 2George ParksAustin TX 3Robert Brogdon JrMarietta GA 4Jimmy BurtelsCordona TN 5Douglas BrueshaberMinneapolis MN 6Richard SteineMinnetonka MN 7Thomas ChristopherLos Angeles CA 8Paul SchattauerDuewoody GA 9John WolffToledo OH 10Wayne YeagerRomulus Ml RC STANDARD SAILPLANES Junior 1Ruth MichaelSeffeer FL Senior 1John GrahamSn Louis MO 2Sam EversenBallwie MO 3James AbleFlorissant MO 4Robert HolmanToledo OH Open 1John WolffToledo OH 2John BrownAnaheim CA 3Kenneth OlsonUniversity City MO 4Leon KiecaidClearwater FL 5William RuthSeff ear FL 6Clay HoweSturgis MI 7Stanley ScheyBrandon FL RC MODIFIED STANDARD SAILPLANES Junior 1Jim Euly IllPottatown PA Senior 1Thomas CroftManchester MO 2John SchafferManlius NY 3Richard SimpsonArnold MO Open 1Francis WailerTheodore AL 2Dennis SteffanuskiJackson Ml 3Don HarrisWesterville OH 4John Huwphreys5 Detroit MI 5Donald GoodwinMedina NY 6Nelson PittStony Point NY 7Michael KozumplikBryan OH 8Mel HolmacToledo OH 9John VennerhoimYellow Sogs OH 10 WaIt HillJackson MI 11 Jatem BohwerColumbus OH 12 Paul WeigandRochester NY RC UNLIMITED SAILPLANES Junior 1 Dan WellsGreenbelt MD 2 Scott ElleneuchStony Point NY 26 26 26 25 25 24 23 Points 16 16 16 15 15 15 13 13 13 13 Points 2899 3231 2171 1858 1566 3093 2987 2978 2933 2847 2765 2623 Points 3341 3427 2297 1763 3183 3142 3128 3084 3030 2894 2838 2818 2812 2790 2760 2667 Points 2716 1302 Senior 1Tony Rogers 2Ken Nelson 3Jeffrey Carr 4Ed Wright Open 1Bob Baugher 2 Philip Harris 3 Gerald Zeigenfuse 4 John Gunsaullus 5 Robert Hunting 6 David Silas 7 Leon Pike 8 Ken Bates 9 Tom Williams 10 Ray Teliczan 11 Joseph Flint 12 William Wegman St Louis MO Santa Ana CA Ridgway PA Tampa FL Waynesboro PA Huntington Bch CA Reading PA St Petersburg FL Minneapolis MN Tequesta FL Lomman NY Saline Ml Irving TX Millstadt IL Dearborn Ml Rochester NY RC 2METER SAILPLANES Junior 1Jim Ealy IllPottetown PA 2Michael RuthSeffeer FL Senior 1Thomas CroftManchester MO 2Ken NelsonSanta Aca CA 3Ed WrightTampa FL Open 1Thomas KilloughHuntsville AL 2Leon KincaidClearwater FL 3David LaachToledo OH 4Gerald ZeigenfuseReading PA 5Kenneth ShamAnn Arbor MI 6Richard PrattCincinnati OH 7Thomas PrattCincinnati OH 8Gordon FisherSatellite 8th FL 9Larry JollySanta Ana CA RC NOVICE HELICOPTER Junior No official flights Senior 1 Scott PattonDayton OH Open 1 Gary SalaArlington TX 2 RickChicElginIL 3 Scott M SlaymanMemphis TN RC INTERMEDIATE HELICOPTER Junior- No official flights Senior No official flights Open 1Douglas LawBaldwinuville NY 2Bill ChengWilmington MA 3Bruce BuchananWinona MN RC EXPERT HELICOPTER Junior No official flights Senior fficial flights Open 1Mike ManMiami FL 2Hubert BitterHoatton TX 3Larry JollySanta Aca CA December 1980 85 654 573 572 564 519 Points 1180 1170 1020 980 890 3710 1170 1020 2880 2960 2080 1950 1830 1686 1440 3156 3024 2984 2884 3547 3481 3471 3436 3413 3345 3338 3314 3234 3229 3203 3195 Points 1022 946 1124 939 866 1340 1321 1279 1261 1172 1168 1164 1112 1080 Pointa 3735 3165 3016 3015 Points 8535 7695 7170 Points 28265 26050 19510 Nuts Control Line Results CL SCALE RACING Junior 1Tire Ong 2Mitchell Cleveland 3Jimmy Ricketts Senior 1Tom Flaker 2William Haghes 3Doag Hinkley Open 1Harold Lambert 2George Cleveland 3Dick Stubblefield 4Victor Garter 5Doug Harris 6Joseph Spanovich CL RAT RACING Junior 1Marc Robe 2Tim Ong 3Mitchell Cleveland Senior 1Ron Esman 2Tom Flaker 3William Hughes Open 1Paul Tote 2Danny Driskell 3Larry Hill 4John Ballard 5Richard Duane 6Bill Lee 7George Cleveland CL SLOW RAT RACING Junior 1Mitchell Cleneland 2Tim Ong 3Jimmy Rickents Senior 1Tom Flake 2Spencer Wallace 3Ron Esman Open 1Ronald Esman 2Doug Harris 3UW Harris 4Dick Stubblefield 5Pete Storrie 6Mike Grub Pinenille LA Keener LA Sioun Fells SD Gainesville TX Bolingbrook IL Pleasant Hill CA Daytona Bch FL Kenner LA Houston TX Livermore CA Bethany DK Gahanna OH Wichita KS Pineville LA Keener LA Houston TX Gainesville TX Bolingbrook IL Nolenuville TN Nashville TN Murfreesboro TN Loulmille KY Oak Ridge TN Missouri City TX Keener LA Keener LA Pineville LA Sioux Falls SD Gainesville TX Kemanee IL Houston TX Houston TX Bethany OK Bethany OK Houston TX Denton TX Sulphur Spgs TX CL NA PROFILE PROTO SPEED Junior 1Ouuy J BarberNorsh Olmutead OH 2David YnaarteBreetwood NY 3Mike ClemDallas TX 4David C BarberNorth Olmstead OH 5Nicholas TagliaferriWickliffle OH Senior 1Dennis YtuarteBreotwood NY 2Andrew 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Lea Suer 2 William Johanson 3 Nicholas Sher CL B SPEED Junior 1 David Hooke Senior 1 William Hughes 2 Doug Hinckley Open 1 Les Suer 2 Wisniewuki Team 3 Randell/Dodge Team 4 Brown Team 5 0 0 Hooke CL D SPEED Open 1 Frank Garzon 2 Len Saer Sr 3 Donald Beneuch CL FORMULA 49 SPEED Senior 1 William Hughes 2 Dennis Ytuarte 3 Doug Hinckley Open 1 Glenn Lee 2 Wisniewski Team 3 Nicholas Sher 4 Thomas Lauernssan 5 Robert Oge CL JET SPEED Junior fficial flights Senior fficial flights Open 1 Charles Bergman 2 Donald Benench 3 Frank Garzon CL PRECISION AEROBATICS Junior 1 Jim McClellan 2 Steven 5 Sielert 3 Chuck Mulidoro Senior 1 David Fitzgerald 2 Dan McClellan 3 Andrew Blank 4 Andy Harisuiadis 5 Jeff Andreson Open 1 Lea McDonald 2 Bob Hats 3 Bill Werwage 4 Robert Baron 5 Terry Fancher 6 Wynn Paul 6 Bob Whitely 8 William Simuns 9 James Casale 10 Dennis Adamisin CL COMBAT Junior 1 Michael Kupinski 2 John Duane 3 William Duane Sena 1 Dan Reedy Mountainhome PA Bolingbrook IL Pleasant Hill CA Rocky 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HookeMountainhowe PA23 Open 1Bill HaleColumbus OH317 2Fred AndersonHaughton LA295 3Rudy KlulberLakewood OH279 4Curt SanfordDallas TX260 5William BakerNorman OK242 6Gilbert RobbinsAnderson IL240 PP ELECTRIC POWER JuniorSeconda 1Karen BrowsStone Mte GA205 2David BrownStone Mtn GA186 3Liz SanfordDallas TX174 Senior 1Susan BrowsStone Mtn GA89 Open 1William JenkinsMemphis TN401 2Rudy KiulberLakewood OH380 3William BakerNorman OK299 4Peter BrocksNewport News VA187 5Linda BrownStone Mtn GA160 Hats Indoor Results INDOOR AMA STICK JuniorMis/Sec 1Dave LindleyNapervilie IL16092 2Mike ClemDallas TX9135 3Bradley FuiwerMishawaka IN7257 Senior 1Susan BrownStone Mtn GA4528 Open 1Clarence MatherSan Diego CA28298 2Richard HurdcastieBaliwin MO25061 3Dan DominaEast Windsor NJ23342 4William ShuilorDetroit Mi22220 5Edward StoilMt Cinmens Mi21425 INDOOR PAPER STICK JuniorMm/Sec 1 Dave LindleyNapervilie IL14080 2 Mike ClewDallas TX8085 3 Paul LouckaWilloughby OH6546 Senior 1 Billy CurneyJacksonville FL4465 2 Susan BrownStone Mts GA4380 Open 1 R W ObarskiPittsburgh PA17478 2Dan DominaEast Windsor NJ16100 3Daniel BelieftSilver Sprieg MD15588 4Edward StyliMt Clemens MI15158 5Charlie SotichChicago IL14234 INDOOR CABIN JuniorMin/Sec 1Paul LouckaWilloughby OH10000 2Dave LindleyNapemville IL7210 3Bryan PalmerMishawalsa IN4152 Senior lights completed Open 1Larry LouckaWilloughby OH19045 2William ShailorDetroit Ml18548 3Robert GanserPittsburgh PA17294 INDOOR PAl STICK JaniarMin/Sec 1Dave LindleyNapervilie IL22040 2Mike ClewDallas TX11420 3David BrownStone Mtn GA7147 Senior 1Susan BrownStone Men GA9228 Open 1Clarence J MatherSan Diego CA51000 2Richard HardcastieBaliwin MO47361 3Emanuel RadoffLivingston NJ45172 4Dan DominaEast Windsor NJ44045 5William ShailorDetroit Ml42172 INDOOR PENNYPLANE JuniorMin/Sec 1Mike ClewDailasTX9212 2Aaron MarkosDeerfield IL8386 3Michael Van GorderCincinnati OH8308 4John OReillyWichita KS8272 5Paul LouckaWilloughby OH7491 Senior 1Curtiss ZinkWoodburn IN7345 2Susan BrownStone Mtn GA4543 3Draycott HookeMoustainhome PA1105 Open 1Richard HardcastleBaliwin MD11264 2Jim ORelilyWichita KS10328 3Gordon WisniewnElGreendale WI10246 4Larry LouckaWilloughby OH10197 5Ronald GanserPittsburgh PA10065 6Waiter Van GorderCincinnati OH9485 INDOOR EASY B JuniorMm/Sec 1Michael Van GorderCincinnati OH12313 2Mike ClewDallas TX11460 3Carl LinutrumFt Lauderdale FL7020 4Bryan FuiwerMishawuka IN6361 5Bradley FulmerMishuwaka IN5244 Senior 1Susan BrownStone Mtn GA5076 2Billy CarneyJacksonville FL4575 3Druycott HookeMountaishowe PA0552 Open 1Waiter Van GorderCincinnati OH16446 2R W ObarukiPittsburgh PA15580 3Richard HardcustieBaliwin MD15529 4Clarence J MatherSan Diego CA13529 5Ronald GunnerPittsburgh PA13175 INDOOR HANDLAUNCH GLIDER JuniorSeconds 1Bryan PuiwerMishawaka IN847 2Mike ClewDallas TX801 3Bradley PalmerMishawaka IN758 December 1980 87 Indoor HLGJr 4 Edward W Mate B David Targeon Senior 1 Curtiss Zink Cone Evergreen Ph IL Spring Valley CA Woodhurn IN 742I2 Drayeott Hooke 716I3 Jeffrey Carr IOpen 610I1 Stan Stoy Mountainhoene PA426 Ridgeway PA360 Haaelmood MO1228 Rules Proposals lit ormation Summaries new rules proposals conclude issue cycle rules changes 1952-63 rules has reached its first milestone cut off date submission new rules proposals Septemher 1 has paused As con sequence new proposals haye heen receiyed AMA Headquarters have hero numbered distrihuted various Contest Boards No new proposals can accepted now few cross-proposals can accepted vowhot respect very few CL pro posals main hody cross-proposals can accepted offer proposals have survived Contest Boards Initial Vote have heen puhlluhed hereplanned March 1961 issue March 81 issue should reach homes suhscrihers hy Fehtuary 1 approximately General Rules Proposals GEN-82-5Add rules propoealu information no AMA rule book proposes add complete rulemaking process puhlluhed August CN section Model Aelurion pages 9090 AMA rule hook Har ry S Murphy Dukwood IN wants make easier AMA memhers have direct access information necessary participate rulemaking process would become new rule hook section GEN-82-6Replace cuarreen AMA cunoesnano age groupinge proposes replace existing unior/Senior/Open age classifica tions Junior redefined up 18 years age/Senior redefined usage 18 older/ Expert experienced competitors de fined individual event rules hy specialty groups hy contest management addi elon national records would restricted tile Junior Expert classes Paul M Smith Sterling Heights Ml points out present practically no Junior Senior contestuets addition says local contests have events sepa rated age groupsand apparently just meet minimum requirements obtain AAA AAAA sanc tions states chat now no adult beginners group presents details show AMA Nationals using 1979 example no significant sumher Junior Senior entrants trophies cannot awarded hecause lack participation also ohserves present contests heing organized using essentially same principlesname ly Novice/Expert types coetestant classi fication p 4 para 1 5 Scale Rules Proposals SC-g2 18No dummy pilot Scale pro poses delete Section 49210 AMA rule hook Charles N ODonnell Blooming ton IL feels dummy pilot rule ill-advised since Scale model flown specifically required have differ ent parts installedsuch cowl canopy struts etc p 66 para 49210 p 76 para 033 p 78 para 552 50-82-igRenbe Sport Scale clasues proposes no elimleate Expert Sports man classes RC Sport Scale suhstitute two new classes B Class would same existing FAI Sport Scale engine displacement limits single61to multi80-cu maximum weight 132-lhs 6 kilograms Class B would essen tially duplicate existing Sport Scale rules engine displacement limits 125-cu exceptions no-cross-proposals now situation mentioned ahove proposals have submitted hy recognized Advisory Cow mittee Proposals submitted hy groups considered have passed Initial Vote time submittal proposals will identi fied summary lists complete rulemaking procedure puhlished CN section August 1960 issue Model elation heginning page 90 Since proposal suhmittals have now ended summaries begun October issue continued No vember issue can now concluded Can Become Innolned nhe Procese interested modelers encouraged comment rules proposals writing appropriate Contest Board member AMA district names addresses can found Directory listitg CN modeler input Contest Board memhers have hetter decisions can comes time vote various proposals maximum weight singleiS-lbs mul ti20-lbs Richard C Allen Endicore NY states present system difficult administer seldom used cites ad vantages heing reduced expense building increased ease trans porting Class models also helieves under present rules three top winners Nationals will prohahly same top-ranked three models will meet FAI rules will therefore selected US Standoff Scale team World Championships asserts classes could combined smaller contests p 77 para 531 0 SC-82-20Stetic points bonus ecrancis built proposes en award 20% staticpoint bonus components model excluding plans engines fuel sys tems control fittings have made hy modeler Ed McCullough Portland OR wants encourage scratch-building upgrade role builder p 77 adds new subparagraph para 536 SC-82-21Enclude preprogrammed flight neuners proposes prohibit use such RC accessories roll spin buttons etc during flying portion Scale con test Ed McCullough believes contest flight scores should based piloting skill contestant sophistica elon radio gear points nut no present rule addresses aspect p 77 add new subparagraph para 537 SC-82-22Oiscoueage use prefabricated parna proposes disqualify non-re worked prefabricated parts meriving wrokmanship points static judging Ed Mc Collough wants shift static scoring favor modeler builds own parts believes competition should based relative skills modelers kit part manufacturers Outline finish point scoring would also influ enced degree prefabrication present model p 77 para 5546 SC-82-23Takef off complete 10 feet proposes modify RC Scale Flight ludg ing Guide define completion takeoff maneuver being model has attained altitude approximately 10 feet Ralph Weiss Curie Place NY observes maneuvers completion presently left discretion flier instead being subject coosiseent standard pro poses 10 feet standard because same altitude used defining com mencement landing maneuver p 71 para 50422 SC-g2-24Oefine official fliehe pro poses no define terms official flight attempt official flight RC Sport Scale rules Ralph Weiss proposes offi cial flight defined two maneuvers have judgedincluding attempted uncompleted maneuvers yield ing zero points would allow two attempts achieve official flight attempt being charged contestant once clock has started flight Ralph Hurryl Contest Board has its own deadlines meet first vote pro posals must made hy December 1 Under present procedures effec tive date new rules come out current cycle will lanuary 1 1962 However proposal currently being considered change procedures approved new rules would hecome effective until several months after Janu ary 1962 date Writing Comments Rememher send comments AMA district Contest Board mem hernot AMA Headquareersl writing comments please make complete specific possihie youre against proposal say sol Also give short explanation ohject approve proposal Tell have mixed emotions ahout pro posalmaybe like part dont like another part Contest Board mem wants know Ion points out incorporating changes will make RC Sport Scale rules consistent rules CL RC Pattern both AMA FAI FAI Scale p 77 para 537 add two new subparagrapbs 5C-B2-2BHand-launch Rubber Scale proposes allow hand-launch addition ROG Indoor Outdoor Rubber Scale models Bob Willey Lincoln NE wants alleviate difficulty providing suitably smooth debris-free sites ROG launches will also permit use larger flying props need lengthen models landing gear scale-proportions p 80 pura 575no change 5751 through 57 55 SC-B2-26Pesnut length reutriction proposes change existing rule allows Peanut en have either wingspan 13-in length 9-in rear prop Rohert B Meuser Oakland CA points out certain aircraft designs viewed using certain interpreta tions existing rules would allow hugewinged modelsof 25 30 inches wingspanto fly Peanut proposal would restructure wording section 592 change length restriction 9-in ex clusive propellers p 82 para 592 SC-g2-27Profile-type models Peanut proposes amend existing rules allow entry profile-type models Peanut Scale Robert B Meuser states origi nal intent Peanut rules nor ex clude profile-type models participation event wants restore original intent rules next-to-last sentence 582 would deleted new sentence added en end paragraph would prohibit disqualification profile-type models p 81 para 582 SC-B2-2gPrufile-type modeln PP Outdoor Gas proposes restructure wording section 56 AMA rule book allow entry profile-type models Outdoor FE Gas Flying Scale competitions Robert B Meuser states never intent rules exclude profile-type models event wants restore original intent existing rules adding phrase end section 562 would pro hibit disqualification profile-type mod els p 80 para 582 SC-82-29-Profile-type models PP Indoor Outdoor Rubber proposes re structure wording section 57 AMA rule hook no allow entry profiletype models Indoor Outdoor Rubber Plying Scale events Robert B Meuser states never intent rules ex clude profile-type models event wants restore original intent adding phrase end first sentence 572 would prohibit disqualifica tion profile-type models p 80 pura 572 SC-82-30Aasply Unified Scale rules Pea out proposes replace existing lan guage defines eligible prototype Alternate rules Peanut reference 1060 1051 1042 1039 Cro-Proposelu As mentioned earlier very few cross-proposals can accepted now Most cannot accepted yet either case submitted must official Rules Change Proposal Form must have required signatures Cross-proposals can now accepted very few CL proposalssince hate heen submitted hy recognized Advisory Committees identified pro posal summary lists follow other cross-proposals rememher cannot suhmitted until offer puhlishieg proposals have ser viced Contest Board Initial Voteand planned uttil March 1961 issue Model elation will approximate four-week period daring activity can done hefore cross-proposal cutoff date March 1 1961 intend participate cross-proposal effort sure get copies official Rules Change Pro posal Form will need well advance can ohtalned hy writing AMA Headquarters can use copies printed page 93 August 1980 issue ModelAviation paragraph 2 Unified Scale Judging section section 48 Robert B Meuser states present rule too vague other FF Scale events now use section 48 define acceptable model Profile-type mod els would allowed too p 82 para 592 SC-B2-31Clarify Alternate Peanut rules proposes make various changes section 59 delete inappropriate text clean up some sloppy wording Robert B Meuser wants following para 3 delete first three sentences para 4change ability score para 5delete word Section title change first sentence read 9 flights flights offi cial third sentence change should must can may para 6delete second sentence para 7de lete last sentence p 82 para 593 594 595 596 597 5C-82-32Unified Scale Judging rules RC Spurn end Giant Scale proposes make section 482 applicable RC Sport Giant Scale deleting first sentence section 533 substituting section 482 would affect Giant Scale because section 541 refers back section 533 John D Preston Falls Church VA states present rules too vague can did lead admissibility models events clearly violation intent rules case model entered large contest except paint job could recognized being model stated full-scale aircraft another case model entered pro totype never completed flown addition adoption pro posed rule would make model require ments uniform AMA evenesfor powered Scale models p 76 para 533 SC-82-33Consolidate edit Scale rules John de Vries proposes reposition consolidate entire Scale rules section AMA rule hook No rules would changed Duplication redundancy ambi guinies would eliminated information applicable classes Scale model aircraft would covuolidated iv Scale General 47 section pp 66 through 83 para 47 through 60 SC-82-34Diseontinue RC Precision Scale Sailplane proposes delete section 51 AMA rule book Claude McCullough Montezuma IA states event has never achieved appreciable amount popularity should removed rule hook make space popular events p 74 para 51 SC-g2-36Plier initiates Procedure Turn proposes make flier sole source responsibility determining com mence Procedure Turn Straight Flight maneuver Claude McCullough states though present rules give judges option specifying what point flier may begin Procedure Turn judges prefer let flier set distance addition states por 88 Model Aviation 2 Bernard Boehes 3 Charles Markon 4 Rudy Klulber 5 Paul Shailor South Bend IN Deerfield IL Lakemood OH Mt Clemens Ml tion rule seldom ever used believes removal portion rule will reduce possibilities errors disputes p 72 para 50432 80-8238Judges discretion scale-speed scoring proposes delete wording 50429 directs judge award scale-speed realism fixed-weight perctntage tht total Realism score Claude McCullough does want hegin descrihing specific award pcecentages particular situations feels rules now complex enough such matters shuxid left judtement officials p 72 para 5042 9 50-82-37Spore Seale mont fly award proposes add phrase Sport Scale rules Flight Scoring section 5396 would prevent model receiving con test placing award unless hecome air borne Claude McCullough states tent Scale rules has always heen flying part competition notes rules now make clear state ment principle p 77 para 539 add new subparagraph 50-82-38--Standardize RO Sport Giant Seale rules proposes allow Scale Contest Board select either RC Sport Giant Scale static flight scoring roles standard hoth enenex standard ize other operational rules except re lating size models Claude McCullough states present rules minor differences between two events inefficient standpoint contest organization pp 7678 para 53 54 SC-82-38Alner dihedral minhout penalty proposes allow Ff Flying Scale mod els depart scale dihedral accord ance sliding-scale scheme hased whether prototype high- mid- low- multi-wing configuration incur ring scale penalties William F McCombs Dallas TX notes full-scale aircraft have dihedral lack thereof will give FF model scale dihedral sufficient lateral stability fly successfully notes location aircrafts wings high mid low etc also has strong effect total amount dihedral required provide adequate lateral stability Therefore pro poses sliding scale allowable devia tion scale dihedral allowed depend ing design prototype asserts acceptance proposal would result greater variety models being built being entered con tests risk crash-damage models caused modelers trying stick scale dihedral inadequate would diminished Acceptance proposal would require addition description dihedral tolerance band sections applying FF Flying Scale events pp BO 81 82 para 5631 Rubber Flying Scale Judging Guide 58BA 596G SC-82-40-Allom horizontal stabilizer area 20% proposes allow horizontal stabilizer area FF Rubber flying Scale models increased 20% wing area incurring scale penalties pro viding scale shape maintained substantiating area calculations pre sented iv documentation FF Gas Flying Scale models would allowed tail area up 14% William F McCombs notes some full-scale aircraft have very small tail areassome little 6%while others have tail areas 20% wore observes FF models usually cannot made fly satisfactorily tail areas much less 20% believes rule will provide equitable contest rules encourage greater variety models reduce crash damuen risks since modelers will tempting fly models inadequate tail area p 81 judging Guide p 82 para 588A p 83 Peanut Scale Alternate Score Sheet Item H 50-82-41Stringer tisooc replace solid surfaces proposes allow FF Rubber Scale models use tissue stringer con struction model surfaces pro totype metal plywood other solid material surfaces incurring scale penalties William P McCombs claims tbat rubber-powered models severe disad vantage flight scoring due extra weight having toast solid material instead stringer/tissue proposed rule would make contest rules much equitable p 81 judging Guide p 02 para 508A p 83 Peanut Scale Alternate Scorn Sheet section 50-82-42Prop length limit 1/2-wingspan proposes allow rubber-powered mod els use propellers diameter up 1/3 models wingspan allow landing gear lengthened allow 1/8-in prop/ground clearance loss scale points William F McCombs points out full-size aircraft particularly lightplanes have small propellers stubhy landing gear modeler chooses aircraft subject must accept scale deviation penal ties order use propeller will give reasonable flight duration feels proposed rule will make contest rules equitable would encourage greater vari ety models p 80 para 5733 SC-82-43Non-scale airtoil sectiom allomnd proposes allow rubber-powered mod clv use desired non-ondercambered airfoil section unless prototype used undercamber losing scale points William F McCombs points out Rubher Scale models also scored duration full-size aircraft use airfoils re sult model very undesirable air foilexcessive thickness blunt leading edgesfor duration purposes believes proposal would make contest ruins equi table would encourage greater variety models built p 81 judging Guide Item lip 82 para 588A p 83 Peanut Scale Alternate Score Sheet Item 50-82-44 Fly minhoot struts/mires/profober ances proposes allow FF Scale fliers remove wing/tail struts and/or rigging wires other external protuherances except landing gear dummy engines flying purposes incurring scale penal ties William F McCombs mentions suhject items very susceptible crash damage especially Duedoor models also impair duration capabilities Rubber models good duration important contest scoring feels proposal would result morn equitable contest rules would encourage huild itt greater variety models ultimately resulting increased interest fF Scale con tests p 80 para 575-add new subpara graph p 80 para 563add new subpara graph p81 para 583 p 82 para 595 80-82-48--Eliminate duration Robber proposes eliminate duration scoring Rubber events would substitute re quirement model must achieve official flight least 40-sec duration monoplanes 30-sec multi-planes Will iam F McComhs notes great number full-scale aircraft reason design features will permit good-duration scale model tube built gross scale deviationswhich other choice models require believes adoption proposal would result equitable contest rules thereby en couraging greater variety models resulting increase interest FF Scale con tests p 80 delete paragraphs 5784 5755 replace proposed rule para 576 p 81 judging Guidedelete Flight Points Total Points p 81 para 583 586 p 82 Scoring Sheetremove handicaps flight Scum p 82 para 594 595 p 83 Score Sheetdelete Flight Points Total Points 80-82-46Peanut prop limit 5/13-ming span proposes limit maximum diameter Peanut propeller 5/13 wingspan allow lengthening land ing gear allow 1/8-in prop/ground clear ance incurring scale penalties addition structure amphibians other unique types airplanes could al tered accommodate such propeller out scale penalty William F McCombs totes mavy full-scale airplanes particularly lightplanes have short propellers stubby landing gearmaking poor subjects Peanut Scale models unless builder willing accept large scale-deviation penal ties claims adoption proposal would encourage greater diversity models would increase interest Ff Scale/Pea nut contests p 82 para 588A p 83 Score SheetItem 80-82-47Single prop multi-engine Rob ber proposes allow FF Rubber Scale models multi-engine configuration flown single propeller installed nose fuselage No other flying pro pellers would permitted No scale penalty would incurred structural changes nose sectionsuch separate noseblock arrangementwhich would necessary use arrangemunt Landing gear could extended length necessary allow 1/8-in prop/ground clearance flight propeller would limited diameter maximum 1/3 0f modnis wingspan flight prop would installed after static judging William F McComhs states FF Scale Rubber mdoels multi-engine aircraft just competitive single-engine types respect flight duration adoption proposal would make contest rules equitable encourage greater vari ety models promote interest FF Scale contests p 81 judging Guide p 82 para 588A 80-8248Engine Ounteol option CL proposes establish Engine Control option both CL Sport Precision Scale Smooth proportional use engine control would required during flightreduce power after takeoff etcand taxi ma neuver Maximum points would given engine shutoff after taxi No points would given engine still running after model landed came stop Pre cision Scale would award 020 points Sport Scale would award 010 points Mike Gretz Montezuma IA contends under present rules virtually impossible models civilian types aircraft fill out full flight plan maximum num ber options allowed votes adop tion proposal would also bring rules Precision Sport agreement respect scoring engine cutoff lieves its adoption would also reduce present confusion whether allow use option under Sport Scale rule 53112 believes adoption would make flight scoring potential types scale models equitable p 79 para SS8 80-82-48Contest Procedure CL Sport Scale proposes clarify update CL Sport Scale rules respect num ber official flights allowedthree attempts make two official flights would accomplished renumbering para graphs 5311 5312 5313 5314 adding new paragraph 5311it would entire paragraph 556 CL Precision Scale rules addition title 537 would changed Flight RC Con test Procedures Mike Grerz wants update rule hook meets intent rulemakers also agrees con test practices almost universally used p 77 para 537 p 70 para 5311 53t2 5313 5314 80-82-50Maximum total engine displace ment 125 no in CL Precision Scale proposes limit total engine dis placement CL Precision Scale 125 ca allow use size electric motor Mike Gretz notes present roles apparently through oversight set total displacement limit engines multi-engine CL Precision Scale model believes present availability popularity big engines RC Giant Scale someone might try big CL model multi-125 to- engineswhich perceives could very dangerous situation safety standpoint p 79 para 553 80-82-51Restrict aerobatics CL Sport Scale proposes delete words Aerobatics paragraph 53112 AMA rule hook Mike Gretz believes exotic CL Aerobatics ma neunerslike overhead eights cloverleaf hourglassdo belong Scale contest proposal would limit choice ma neuvern found AMA FAI Scale rules (p78 para 53112 80-82-52RO Scale flight presentation 80 degrees elevation proposes change present preseneatiou-elevation limit RC Scale 45 degrees 60 degrees Russell Knetzger Shorewood WI nones RC Pattern maneuvers have used 60-degree elevation limitation years contests use same judges both Scale Patternmeaning should additional hardship udges use greater elevation p 70 para 5022 80-82-52RC Scale maneuver 60/40 split realism vesos perfection proposes add guidelines judges score maneuvers RC Scale may wellperformed realistic proposal suggests 60% maneuver score given perfection maneuver 40% score given flight realism maneuver Russell Knetzger feels present rules silent respect judging scale realism maneuver glees example well-performed yet onrealistic maneuver too fast too round too Dx etc Award 6 points perfection 0 points realism total 6 points Another maneuver well-placed very scale-like Award 4 points per fection 5 points realism total 9 points p 70 para 5023 80-82-54l-lalf-poiot scoring maneuvers proposes amend RC Scale Flight judging Guide such maneuvers can awarded half-point scores instead being rounded-off downward next whole number Russell Knetzger would like see judges guidelines compatible Pattern practices avoid confusion since two events often flown same contests using same judges p 70 para 504 80-82-58-Judge RO Scale optines 1/3-1/31/2 proposes amend RC Scale Plight judging Guide provide guidelines judging scale operations specifically 1/3 score positioning good viewing 1/3 scale realism 1/3 quality function Russell Knetzger believes judge should have written guidelines help him reach decision scoring such functions bomb drop retracts spraying etc p 70 para 504 80-82-56-Score Complicated Gear Opera tion RC Sport Scale proposes amend RC Scale Flight judging Guide deleting sentence Sport - should nor expected model. complicated gear cycling operation Russell Knetzger lieves Sport Scale model builder has done good job copying complicated type geor operation should receive appropriately higher score p 70 para 504 12 80-82-87Scale takeoff defined some Pattarn proposes Amend RC Scale Flight lodging Guide definition Takeoff maneuver always same definition RC Pattern Takeoff given AMA RC Pattern judges Guide section E Takeoff p 47 Russell Knetager watts Scale maneuver go same Pattern because two events commonly run together same contests p 71 para 50422 50-82-56-Use PAl Figure Eight pro poses substitute FAI Figure Eight ma neuver certain modifications present Figure Eight maneuver proposal quite similar SC-82-4 SC-82-1 1 SC82-17 differs defines entry being parallel flight line no specifi cation upwind downwind starts turn exactly center judges modifies FAI definitions deleting term greerhead deleting Note Russell Knetager states AMA Figure Eight too hard judge contests now using FAI maneuver p 45 para E Horizontal Eight 80-82-88-Move Fly-Pant further out proposes umend RC Scale Flight judg ing Guide Fly-Past maneuver moved farther away flight line spectators Its flight path would parallel flight line Rumell Knetager states present requirement fly down cen ter line runway represents safety hazard some local contests now rou tinely move maneuver out bit p 72 para 50424 80-82-80Standardize landing height entry proposes two things Define landing entry point being same height used define end Takeoff maneuver tie height used define end Pattern takeoff maneu ver RC Scale Flight judging Guide would amended define beginning Landing maneuver same value used AMA RC Pattern judges Guide section E Takeoff p 47 Russell Knetzger wants no standardize heights judges aid since claims two events often flown same contest judged same judges p 72 para 50426 SC-82-61Spot landing optional Precision proposes make Spot Landing ma neuver optional event contest does provide spot scoring Ante thee maneuver could substituted allowed contest officials Russell Kneezeer ob serves Precision Scale remain ing AMA RC event left spot landing requirement contest manage ment doen choose lay out spot December 1980 89 SC-82-61 Coot other events rules should provide alternative p 72 para 50427 SC-82-62Mona flight penis Straight Flight Out/Back proposes amend RC Scale Flight judging Guide order move flight path Straight Flight Out Straight Flight Back off center run way further away flight line spectators specify 300-ft length flight centered judges Russell Knetzger wants move flight path further out safety measure p 72 paras 50432 50435 SC-82-63Craftwnanship point lose use kit parts Pracision proposes amend Utified Scale Judging section specify maximum penaley10%which may imposed tight categories use preformed parts decals Russell Knetzgtr wants judges have some form unified guideline downgrading models presence items made hy builder I-In feels some limitations modeler uses some preformed parts decals might automatically Ott rut ting p 67 pare 4544 SC-62-64 Scoring kit parts Sport Scale proposes set guideline judges respect downgrading craftmanship scores use nf kit preformed parts proposed maximum deduction six points Russell Knetzger wants see stand ardized guideline hard judge cant hiast modeler out chances competi tiveness totes no present guidelines such deductions p 77 para 5346 SC-82-65 Eliminate Sport Scala classes proposes delete section 5310 AMA rule book thereby eliminating Expert Sportsman Sport Scale classes leaving untitled class Buddy Irwin Albuquerque NM states present two-class system too complicated too costlya contest would require least six trophies wonid require too much hook keeping I-It points out cant legislate winners everyone has start bottom p 77 para 5310 SC-5266---Split Sport Scala scores 60/40f lyl static proposes limit static points 80 points average-of-two-best-flightscores 120 points would occur re vising section 5313 AMA rule book Ted White Bedford TX wants empha size flying aspect Sport Scale p 78 para 5313 SC-g267No slow cruise Fly-Past proposes delete reference slow cruise spend merely use 1978-79 rules fast slow Dan Parsons Al buquerque NM wants leave choice Fly-Past speed up pilot further states full-scale world no such term slow cruise would return section 30424 wording used 1978-79 rule book its section 4694 p 72 para 50424 SC-62-68Eliminate Flap option Sport Scale proposes amend sec 3381 deleting word flaps Dan Parsons wants emphasize fifing 0 Sport Scale notes flap operation demonstration difficult see model air p 77 para 5381 SC-82-6g Eliminate non-built parts list Sport Scale proposes delete section 5346 AMA rule book sec tion requires builder Sport Scale model provide list parts did make himself Buddy Irwin states contestants will nof comply rule unenforceable p 77 para 3346 SC-62-70 Fewer details Sport Scale Tbis proposes replace section 5353 equivalent section 1978-79 rule book section 4863 p 62 would have effect reducing number external model details will scored static judging Dan Parsons claims Sport Scale rapidly turning AMA Scaleand wants reverse trend event will revert back its original intent being Standoff Scale p 77 para 5353 SC-82-71Add Prone Tad/Pinto Tasi Hangar AC Sport Scale Flight Plan proposes make present options Proto Taxi Pinto Taxi Hangar part RC Flight Pluol thus would become ob ligatory maneuvers addition Contest Director determine runway wind conditions make maneuvers un suitable two additional options would allowed added Flight Plan contestant could earn 120 flight points see RC-82-66 Ted White wants no empha size realism Sport Scale fifing notes real airplanes taxi flights carried out p 77 para 538 53 82 SC-82-72 Reduce Sport Scale static points proposes reduce Static Scoring points following values Accuracy Outline30 Craftsmanship25 Finish Color Markings25 Ted White wants crease emphasis flying RC Sport Scale proposal complements SC-82-66 SC-82-7t p 77 para 536 SC-82-73 Remote Figure Eight AC Flight Plan Sport Scale proposes remove Figure Eight obligatory maneuver Sport Scale Flight Plan replace Option Ted White contends maneuver dangerous because forces modeler fly too far out too low thereby endangering model p 77 para 538 item 2 SC-g2-74Make Touch Go option proposes have Touch Go ma neuver RC Sport Scale equivalent option instead equinalent two options present Dan Parsons claims actuality maneuver should judged such also believes reducing no one-option maneuver might increase its popularity p 77 para 53 83 Note RC Scale modelers invited review proposal ltC-g2-B under Radio Control Pro posals November issue page 97 presented new Scale Pylon Racing event utilizing static scoring rules Sport Scale As written steps being taken resolve whether proposal properly should handled Scale Contest Board Radio Control Contest Board Radio Control Ruin Proposals RC-B2-7Fbergless propellers Quarter Midget Pylon proposes allow use fiberglass propellers Quarter Midget Py lon Racing Vance H Sutton Poughkeepsie NY claims fiberglass props would cheaper use since dont break easily addition use would make ex perimentation various prop sizrs easier accomplish since would last longer cites fact type propeller now being safely used CL Scale Racing engines similar power rpm used Quarter Midget p 53 para 416 RC-828 Use 35 cc engines Quarter Midg en proposes change maximum allowable engine displacement Quarter Midget Pylon Racing 35 cc exist itt 25 cc James F Gager Fort Wayne IN points out now competi tive 25 cc engine marketand now-and-then basis observes least four suitable 35 cc engines now readily available thanks popularity RC car racing p 53 para 4141 RC-g2-9 Use engine shutoff Quarter Midg Tbis proposes liberalize carburetor rule Quarter Midget Pylon Racing existing rule would changed allow use fuel cutoff provided could done RC model upright position simple venturi coeld used place RC carburetor james F Gager states present rule being ignored fliers since use secondary re mote needle valve systems RC carburetors now being used fuel shutoff mechanisms anyway p 33 para 4145 RC-8210--Allow engine modifications Quarter Midget proposes eliminate existing role prohibits engine re work/modification Quarter Midget Pylon Racing Section 4146 would changed allow engine modifications did alter engine displacement James F Gager notes parts substitution already hap pening accepted fact life com petitive racing observes some engine reworksuch rechroming sleevesis now being done driven shortage mansfacturer replacement parts p 53 para 4 146 AC-82-11Oefine attempt official flight AC Sport Aerobatics proposes define attempt official flight limit contestant two attempts make official flight An attempt would charged contestant once clock started flight Ralph Weiss Cane Place NY notes since rules now refer official flight becomes necessary specify number attempts available contestant notes approval proposal would make RC Sport Aerobatic rules consistent witb CL RC Pattern both AMA FAI FAI Scale p 48 para 3911 RC-82-12Prewurized fuel systems IhA Pylon Racing Tbis proposes allow pres surized fuel systems using either engine crank case pressure pen-bladder-type fuel tanks used i4A Pylon Racing Use avail able pressure backylates would also al lowed John Kilsdook Nortbville Ml em phasizes pressnre fuel systems nor increase performance engine main virtue provide very consist ent engine runsa problem very prevalent AAsespecially novice fliers p 55 para 43323 RC-52-13Mie 26 cc 35 cc engines Quarter Midget proposal broader scope RC-82-8 proposes allow 35 cc engines combined increase wing area required 375 sq minimum weight three pounds John Kils donk wants allow plentiful 35 cc engines Quarter Midget recogeizes increased performance compared 25 cc engines requires changes model specifications order drive out existing 25 cc models observes existing available fiberglass fuselages racer kits could easily modi fied accept new larger wing new minimum weight will large ly attained because larger heavier engines new larger heavier wing emphasizes intent proposal nor create ne v class replace existing event intended allow competitor have choice engine/plane combinations can flown competi tively same event p 53 paras 4141 4110 4111 RC-62-14Separate Open event RC Sport Aeeohatics proposes create new Open class RC Sport Aerobatics ac commodates both monoplanes biplanes replicas aerobatic aircraft known capable aerobatic compe tition within box Model weight engine limits would same RC Giant Scale Flight maneuvers would continuous-flow type used International Aerobatic Competition contests Tourna ment Champions C Glenn Carter Wal nut Creek CA hopes increase appeal type RC competition providing event will accommodate models previously ineligible p 48 paras 394 3941 3943 39131 RC-8215Separate Scores free-style ma neusees AC Sport Aerobatics pro poses score five free-style ma neuuers Biplane event separately scale 0-10 require five maneuvers Sportsman also maneuvers selected list applicable class entered C Glenn Carter wants align classes require same number free-style maneu vers giving full credit difficult continuous flow free-style der simplify judging five maneuvers would have drawn published list class being entered pp 48 49 paras 3933 395 3965 3992 39152 39153 3916 39173 39175 39176 391 77 391 79 391 82 391 83 391 87 RC-6216No Pre-Prlonice gear down & no pipes Novice proposes delete existing Pre-Novice class Pattern require Novice-class aircraft fly gear down also prohibit use tuned-pipe exhaust systems Novice-class aircraft Rob ert C Noll Vestal NY believes five classes Pattern too since Pre-Novice included contests should dropped AMA rule book wants simplify Novice help newcomers break sport RC pp 39 40 paras 38441 387 3882 38121 3814 38143J AC-S2-17No mandatory progression Espeet Masters proposes make advancement flier Expert Masters class RC Pattern strictiy voluntary mat tee Robert C Null expresses opinion majority Pattern fliers will never achieve level skill required compete against top Masters contestants should allowed remain active Expert becoming involved demanding time travel required become competitive Mas ters flier Once declaring himself Master flier could revert Expert except outlined section 38812 p 39 para 38 82 RC-52-1BThis number associated active proposal RC-62-lgRaise Reneese Double lmmelmann K-factor 2 3 proposes crease K-factor RC Pattern Re verse Immelmant maneuver two three Russell Knetzger states experience maneuver seems indicate difficulty underrated pp 40 41 section 3819 item Reverse Double melmant RC-g2-20Define center points Pattern roll maneuvers proposes definite descrip tions center points following Pattern maneuvers Four-Point Roll EightPoint Roll Three Horizontal Rolls Slow Roll AMA RC Pattern Judges Guide would revised section E description maneuvers would reflect following definitions Four- Eight-Point RollsCenter middle inverted flight Three Horizontal RollsCenter inverted portion second roll Slow Rollsame Four/Eight-Point Rolls Russell Knetzger states existing maneuver descriptions allow consensus center poives maneuvers reached proposed descriptions will easy parties interpret correctly pp 45-47 items indicated RC-62-21 number vot associated active proposal RC-82-22 number associated active proposal AC-B2-23Maneuner downgrade guidelines Pattern proposes add new sec tion AMA RC Pattern Judges Guide wherein suggested downgrades will given Stall Turn top-overt yaw wrong direction number Loops Axial Rolls wrong too few too maneuvers being off-center suggested values downgrades include Stall Turn flops3-4 points Novice 2-3 points other classes Stall Turn wrong-yaw1A-2A depending upon quality turn Loops/Rolls num ber pff ho i-/ 13-4 points pff thatzero score maneuvers off-center deduct two points quarter total maneuvers length offset Russell Knetzger believes standardized set suggested guidelines needed area cover some very troublesome judging situations p 45 AMA RC Pattern Judges Guide section Dafter mandatory zeroes section add new section RC-g2-24Rmtore straight/level flight end Pattern maneuners proposes add requirement St ft straight level flight start/end AMA Pattern maneuvers AMA RC Pattern judges Guide would revised implement proposal Russell Knereger believes requirement straight level flight has inadvertantly omitted new rule bookit has previous editions AMA rule hook claims level flight segments help judges determine models heading altitude provides fit ting start end maneuver would keep AMA pattern line FAI pattern p 45 section Eadd new paragraph RC-52-25Renise Pattern clam-patterns create short list patterns proposes create short list patterns use contests contest management de sires drop maneuvers interests speeding things up Russell Knetzger has re vised patterns using principle everincreasing difficulty has suggested maneuvers should dropped create short lists' claims short lists quite common local contests proposal made encourage greater uni formity proposed revised patterns maneuvers dropped form short list indicated asterisks pre sented accompanying Table 1 pp 40 90 Model Aviation 41 paras 3814 3815 3816 3817 3818 3819 Table 1 New Class Patterns & Short Lists 16 Novice Pattern Menauvers Note RC82 31 proposes change class nanse Sportsman 1 Takeoff U note Al 2 Stall Torn U 3 Immelmuen Torn U 43 Inside Loops U S Straight Inverted Flight DI 6 1 Reverse Outside Loop U 7 3 Horizontal Rolls ID 8 Reverse Cuban Eight U note RI 9 Cobra Roll DI note 81 10 Landing U 17 Advanced Pattern Maneuvers 1 Takeoff U 2 Figure M U note B 3 Cuban Eight ID 4 Double Immelmane U 5 Four-Point Roll Dl 6 3 Reverse Outside Loopt U 7 Slow Roll DI 8 3 Inside Loops U 9 3 Horizontal Rolls Dl 103-Turn Spin IUI 11 Landing lul 18 Expert Pattern Maneuvers 1 Takeoff U 2 Figure M V Rolls U 3 Cuban Eight DI Double Immelmane 01 5 Slow Roll Dl 6 3 Reverse Outside Loops UI 7 4Point Roll DI 5 1 Square Loop U note CI 5 8-Point Roll DI 10 Top Hat 101 11 3 Horizontal Rolls Dl 12 Landing lul 191 Alternate Masters Pattern Maneuvers Note use contests preselec ted list Masters maneuvers detired 13 Reverse Outside Loops 101 K3 2 Slow Roll ID K3 3 Figure M Rolls lul KS 4 4-point Roll Dl K4 5 Reverse Double Immelmuen UI K2 tote DI 68-Point Roll Dl K4 7 Triangle Rolling Loop U K4 8 Reverse Knife Edge Dl K4 9 Reverse Top Hat 101 K4 10 Reverse Point Roll DI K4 11 Square Loop V Rolls 101 K5 12 Two Opposite Rolls Dl K3 Note long list has K-total 45 takeoff landing scored Notes Indicated maneuver deleted create short list' A The following maneuvers have de leted proposall Straight Flight Out Procedure Turn Straight Flight Back B New additions pattern proposal C New maneuver proposed RC-g241 O Revision K no 3 proposed RC-82-19 UI Upwind Dl Downwind RC-82-26--Mandstory maneuver calls end sdd 50 ft seal flight end maneuver proposes ta two things First require flier helper judges permission call out maneuver prior its initia tion after its completion second require 50ft straight level flight entry termination Pattern maneuver Downgrades would given failure comply Russell Knetzger states call out vital contests multiple flight lines use help judges sort out right model believes callout skill pilot should master need straight level flight same given RC-fl2-24 p 40 para 35148 RC8227Landins always scored Pattern proposes add statement AMA rule hook would assure land ing done out flightplan sequence would always scored would auto matically receive zero score Russell Knetz ger states some Pattern judges believe unscheduled landingcaused flameout other unexpected occurrence must automatically receive zero score cause performed sequence listed flight plan because maneuvers omitted because forseen circumstances believes landing must always scored like takeoff inevitable consequence flight flier should receive best possible treatment already bad situ ation p 40 para 35142 RC82-28--Jodge tells flier flight plan devi anion proposes permit Pattern judge inform flier has omitted maneu ver has performed maneuver out se quence Russell Knetzger believes proposal will benefit both fliers judges would keep judges having guess what coming next would help keep flier making similar errors same flight p 40 para 381 42 RC-8229 K-factors Delete Expert make optional local Masters contests proposes two things First com pletely delete K-factors fram Expert Pattern second delete K-factors fuhofafion Masters scores local coetests except Masters Tournament similar qualifiers flights Russell Knetzger claims K-fac toes tremendous headache contest ficials local contests great source error score tabulation process doubts proposal would change outcome contests p 40 pars 3812 RC-82-30Delege limits Pattern flight time proposes eliminate time lim its flight portion Pattern keep ing engine-starting time limit Russell Kneezger notes since pass model front judges must ma neuver flight time-limit barrassment flier claims complete Ex pert pattern can flown presently-al lowed 10-mit time-slot engine starts bitch p 40 para 3811 RC-82-31Change Pattern Classes Pre-Novice/ Novice no Novice/Sportsman proposes change names two Pattern class es Pre-Novice Novice Nov ice fportsman Russell Knetzger claims nante Pre-Novice awkward Novice demeaning fliers home field since frequently club instructors usually better weekend sport fliers p 39 para 387 RC-82-32 Landing takeoff direction con trolled contest officials proposes give authority set direction Pat tern takeoffs landings contest ficials now option flier Russell Knetzger claims present sys tem allowing fliers choose direc tion takeoff landing results chaotic dangerous field conditions Plane handlers fail look proper direction departing arriving models p 40 para 38141 RC-82-33Pattern model dry weight limit 0f 11 lbs proposes set dry no-fuel weight Pattern models maximum 11 lbs Russell Knetzger wants AMA weight limit agree FAI weight limit AMA weight limit now includes fuel weight p 39 para 3842 RC-82-34Cobra Roll additional downgrade proposes add additional downgrade existing list AMA RC Pattern udges Guide Cobra Roll maneuver Rolls same relative position 45 de gree paths Russell Knetzger believes minor improvement will help both pilots judges p 45 item E Cobra Roll RC-82-35Cuban Eight downgrade clarifica tiOn proposes replace existing No 4 downgrade Cuban Eight maneuver Pattern following 4 Rolls centered 45-degree descents other Russell Knetager states purpose proposal clarify pi lot may use 45-degree des cent make rolls lung centers descent p 45 para E Cuban Eight item 4 RC-g2-36Double lmmelmann Change onesecond rule proposes modify description Double Immelmant ma neuver AMA RC Pattern udges Guide sn straight level portion held no less second Down grade No 4 changed read Model pauses less second before half outside loop Russell Knetzger claims will allow individualism flier will allow graceful maneuver p 45 para E Double Immelmuon RC-g2-37Eight-Point Roll Remove time limits proposes remove 4-h-sec limits 5-sec goal descrip tion Eight-Feint Roll AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide Russell Knetzger wants allow fliers perform graceful ma neuvers p 45 para E Eight-Point Roll RC-82-38Four-Point Roll Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits 5-sec goal descrip tion Four-Point Roll AMA RC Pattern judges Guide Russell Knetzger wants fliers allowed make graceful maneuvers p 45 pars E Four-Point Roll RC-8239Landing Revise description proposes make Landing definition AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide read follows model flares smoothly touch ground within 15 meters about 48 ftj either side judges landing first main rotating tail nosewheel no bouncing changes headlog Landing maneuver will start sin meters 1915 ft runway maneuver will considered complete . Downgrade 6 would changed read Model lands out side 30-meter zone Downgrade 8 would changed read Model does rotate main wheels Russell Knetzger claims describes better landing ter minology aviation-based judge pate pilot control sooner instead last-minute dodging around p 46 pars E Landing RC-g2-4f3--One Reverse Outside Loop Change second role proposes modify Reverse Outside Loop ma neuver same manner given RC-8236 except Downgrade S would affected Russell Knetzger wants allow flier individualism p 46 para E Reverse Outside Loop RC-g241New meneuver Sqoare Loop proposes add new maneuver RC Pattern proposed inclusion Expert class pattern RC-8225 maneurer would defined AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide follows Square Loop Model pulls op executes square loop model should rotate sharply corsets straight paths should least 20 meters 6514 ft long Down grades 1 Loop square 2 Sides square same size 3 Changes heading 4 Wings level Russell Knetzger believes addition maneuver Expert class pattern would good preparation Mat ters-class maneuvers p 46 para Eadd new paragraph RCB242ReveeseDoubleImmelmano Change second rule proposes modify Reverse Double Immelmane ma neuver same manner given RC-82 36 eweept Downgrade 3 would affect ed Russell Keetzger believes will add potential gracefulness maneuver p 46 pata E Reverse Double Immelmano RC-82-43 Reverse Knife Edge Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits 5-sec goalsimilar RC-8238 Russell Knetager wants allow graceful maneuvers p 46 para E Reverse Knife Edge RC-g244Reeerse Point Roll Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits S-sec goalsimilar RC-8238 Russell Knegzger wants allow graceful maneuvers p 46 para E Reverse Point Roll RC-g2-45Slow Roll Make minimum time limit 5 sec proposes change time limit Slow Roll approximately 5 sec minimum S sec 4-6-sec lim its Downgrade S would deleted Russell Knetzger says present 6-sec maxi mum time limit discourages some really gor geous slow slow rolls p 46 para E Slow Roll RC-g246--Stall Turn Revise definition proposes clean up definition maneuver helps prevent being wingoner instead stall turn revised definition iv AMA RC Pattern ludges Guide would read follows Stall Turn model starts straight level flight noses up vertical position stalls yaws tightly through 180 degrees . Russell Knetzger wants clarify things p 46 para E Stall Tom RC-9247Straight Plight Out land Back Revise flight path proposes mont flight path maneuvers farther away flight line spectators AMA RC Pattern ludges Gulde would re vised read follows Straight Flight Out model must brought exactly parallel flight line flown heading absolutely straight level path distance approximately 100 meters 300 ft centered judges . Delete Down grade 1 Revise Downgrade 5 read Gal lops yaw roll pitch Russell Knetager believes present flight path too close safety pp 46 47 para E Straight Flight Out RC-82-48Steaighg Inverted Plight Match PAl proposes remove 3-5-sec time limits maneuver 4-sec minimom deleting Downgrade 4 Russell Knetager notes FAI does lim width maneuver AMA shouldnt either except 60-degree frame p 47 pars E Straight Inverted Flight RC-6249Tekeoff Describe better maneu ver proposes revise AMA RC Pat tern lodges Guide redefining Takeoff maneuver read follows Takeoff model must stand still runway engine running being held accelerate smoothly toward flying speed rotate onto main wheels lift off very gently runway climb gradual angle takeoff ran should straight take off complete model has made turn approximately 60 degrees above anal titude least 6 meters about 20 ft Downgrades 1 Model dons stand still released fails en gain speed smooth ly 3 Model fails rotate onto main wheels jumps ground Russell Knetzger feels higher altitude completion gives things judge rest proposal describes better maneuver p 47 para E Takeoff RC-8250Thres Horleontal Rolls Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6sec limits 5-sec goalsimilar RC 82-38 Russell Knetager says will make maneuver match FAI maneuver allow flier flexibility will allow graceful maneuvers p 47 para E Three Horizontal Rolls RC82-51Three Inside Loops Add down grade proposes add downgrade maneuver definition AMA RC Pat tern judges Guide would read 5 Exit same altitude heading entry Rus sell Knetzger feels revision would helpful beginning fliers Pattern Nov ice class p 47 para E Three Inside Loops RC-8282Three Reverse Inside Loops Change second role proposes modify Three Reverse Inside Loops ma nesver same manner given RC-8236 except no Downgrades affected Russell Knetzger wants provide flier opportunity make graceful maneuver p 47 para E Three Reverse side Loops RC-g2-53--Three Reverse Outside Loops Change second rule proposes change similar RC-82-52 see RC-8236 Russell Knetzger wants allow graceful maneuvers p 47 para E Three Reverse Out side Loops RC-82-84Top Hat Stovepipe proposes redefine Top Hat maneuver description AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide following manner Top Hat Model es polls over inverted flight distance equal vertical climb pulls down ell Knetzger believes rules intended call maneuver des cribed present definition adequate produce desired maneu ver p 47 pars E Top Hat RC-83-55Traffic Pattern Revise descrip tion proposes revise description maneuver found AMA RC Pat tern adges Guide read follows Traf fic Pattern maneuver commenced model flying wind parallel flight line judges turn away flight line 90 degrees d turn maneuver finished 6 meters 20 ft altitude uit may right contestant wishes Russell Knetzger states eliminates discussion left right fortes maneuver away flight line safety consideration blends Landing revision RC 82-39 p 47 para E Traffic Pattern RC-82-56---Triangle Rolling Loop Correct ap parent misprint proposes revise description mancover found AMA RC Pattern ludges Guide follow ing manner Triangle Rolling Loop Model pulls up 45 degree climb holds atti tude no less second ell Knetager believes present wording misprint p 47 para E Triangle Rolling Loop RC-82-57Two Rolls Opposite Directions Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits 5-sec goalsimilar RC-82-38 Rumeli Knetager believes time restraints really necessary p 47 para E Two Rolls Opposite Direc tions RC82-58---Pree passeer Novice Mas ters Clarification proposes revise cer tain wording Flight Pattern paragraph RC Pattern section AMA rule book wording question begins second sentence pars 3814 time model passes - maneuver being performed proposal December 1980 91 RC-82-58 Coot changed read time model passes ding case maxi mum two passes may made maneuver being performed Walter E Damuck Jr Waterbury CT points uut present rule allowing pass places severe hardship Novice Master class fliers because would force Novice land downwind Master class flier has two dilemmas choose can either make downwind landing can com mence first maneuver first down wind pass immediately after takeoff Walter states second alternative Mas ter isa safety hazard since would allow flier check trim see retract gear hung apa condition could result quick depletion airborne bat tery pack possibly leading out-of-con trol crash p 40 para 3814 RC-82-69Adopt PAl RC Aerobatics place AMA RC Pattern Thin proposes throw out Section 38 AMA rule book re placing FAI RC Aerobatics f3A Novice class has added Novice class fliers would fly pattern consist ing 10 maneuvers having total K-factor score 250 points selected con testant FAI pattern Ted White Bedford TX claims AMA Pattern con tests have become too expensive too compli cated too time-consumingdue multiplicity classesto really meaning ful competitions pp 39-47 para 38 Control Line Rules Proposals Note Proposals marked n- open cross-proposal activity mined lately CL-82-7 Navy Carrier class changes pro poses three things First combine Class Class II scale event second change Class non-scale event third change Profile Carrier starting event changes would accomplished tak ing following actions new all-scale Class II would established deleting lower-limit engine displacement 4010 co para 3032 beginnerized Pro file class would established changing model specifications para 3033 3033 1 additional wording follow 3033 add model will have no movable components except elevators hook throttles Example No movable lines flaps ailerons rudder 30331 add Stock en gines An engine will acceptable advertised sold factory-produced ready-to-run unit over 300 use homemade custom-producedthrottle dual curb see-ups throttles different makes sizes engines unacceptable Other changes would made follow ing manner respect Bonus Points para 30812 would become applicable Class II 308221 would revised applicable Class II models would receive 200 bonus points 3081 3 would made applicable Class Profile Class heading 308131 would deleted leaving body subparagraph intact 30814 would re vised read receive bonus points Class II respect Landing two changes would made 301212 add Plane landing outside arresting area remaining deck example Coming stop free-roll area 301 21 5 add Definitiot arrested landing Plane being stopped arresting cables necessary remain hooked Richard ino Woodhaven NY states proposal would result increase competition new Clans II old planes can still used addition 200 bonus points will almost certainly keep profile models out Class II new Profile event will hopefully once again become begin ners event wan envisioned 1973 new Class will provide something in-be tween pp 27 28 paran 30323033031 30331 30812 308121 30813 30814 301 212 301213 CK-82-8Revise Landing Precision Aero batics Thin proposes revise description Landing maneuver Precision Aerobatics section AMA rule book Paragraph 311 316 would revised read Landing correct landing will udged smooth gradual descent gentle touch down aircrafts wheels landing procedure shall judged time aircraft machen normal glide path 4 6 feet judging shall end air craft makes landing assigned flight circle aircraft fully supported its landing gear Kenneth W Stout Livings ton N believes present rule pro duces excessive hardship judges since supposed determine model has lose its flying power addi tion produces unfair hardship flier since trying make precision landing after one-lap glide possibly under adverse wind conditions p 32 para 31 13 16 CL82-29Peecision Landing Precision Aerobanics Thin proposes revise des cription Landing maneuver AMA rule book section 311316 follows Landing correct landing judged model makes smooth gradual descent land no bounce unusual roughness part model other landing gear having touched ground ludging begins model starts smooth gradual descent 4 6 feet until touches down Arthur Adimison Tay lor Ml contends present rule imposes too much hardship both judges contestantmuch same Ken Stout CL-82-8 p 32 para 311316 CL-g2-10Add NA Cornbee asSupplensental proposes add event AMA rule book Supplemental Event sec tion would structured follows 1 Gen eral Applicability equipment purpose rules procedures judging same CL Combat except specified below 2 Stream ers Streamers shall cut 14-in wide 714 ft long string leader shall 4- 8-lb test cotton shall marked ink 48 knot shall extend beyond ink mark 12 3 Contest Site Combat circle shall laid out using three concentric circles provide five-foot radius pilots circle 40 50 ft-radius safety zone Engine displacement limit would 0-00504 cu model weight 2 lb max line length 349 353 lines would 2 multi-strand lines 0012 diameter Pull test would 15 lb Steven B Sacco Norwood MA points out event now being flown throughout country local-rules basis best interests both competitors spectators establish line requirements pull-test values circle lay out rules promote safety consistency add new section AMA rule book CL-82-1 1Combetr Ossen Class fliers mast users own engines proposes make cer tain changes rant Combat rules pertain Open class competition Section 3381 would revised read follows Match Period starting judge will sound loud signal match starting time Either pilot pit crew may start engine pilot junior Senior class model flier pilot Open class model flier pilot must start engine beginning match period aircraft may launched imme diately after starting Junior Senior clans pilot aircraft may launched Open clans pilot once pilot has picked up control handle given launch sig nal pit crew match will end following occur Section 33831 would revised read follows pit crew may start except initial start Open class pilots change engines refuel change plugs propellers etc make re pairs necessary during match Lines cut broken during match may repaired Steven B Sacco observes under pres ent rules pilot can win Combat match en tirely result having better pit crew does opponentthat occurs event mid-air collision causing both models crash prior cuts being made better-pitted plane wins basin airtime points p 35 paras 3381 33831 CL-82-12Begin combat planes 180 degrees apart proposes establish method restraining commencement combat until both planes have airborne leant two laps separated another approximately 180 degrees accomplished renising two sections Combat rules follows First revise section 33823 read Combat may begin until both aircraft airborne both pilots pilots circle starting judge additional center judge sounds signal combat begin initial launch signal will given udge satisfied aircraft bane completed least two level laps counterclockwise separated approximately 180 degrees subsequent launches signal may occur anytime both aircraft flying level counterclockwise separated approximately 180 degrees Second change 331118 read Maneuvering ex pressly forbidden see 821 822 43 Attacking before signal combat begin see 823 latter deals feiture Ron McNally Springfield VA states thin method have found does give preferential advantage except airtime first plane- up tither flier match p 35 para 33823331116 CL-82-13Comhat Start engine winbin 216 win lose proposes establish new Combat rule such entrant will auto matically lose match cannot get engine started within 25 win after match starts exception neither entrants engine ban started end 25 minutes time will ran until winner estab lished Ron McNally says change will allow content move ahead prolong agony p 33 insert new para 3S81c renumber existing 3381c subsequent CL-82-14--Slow Combat Psel tank cannon enclosed proposes add wording existing rule would prohibit enclosing fuel tank Slow Combat modeL Sec tion 342d would have following added fuel tank must enclosed Notch ing wing permissible strength safety ore nor compromised Ron McNally wants eliminate loophole rules could make judging models legality difficult p 36 para 342d CL-82-15 Rat Racing Put displacement breek B cc proposes make slight alteration Rat Race table sec tion 26 two lines defined Engine Size column20103009 30104028 would changed 2136 3031 30524028 Ron McNally wants to change dividing line talbe nominal 29 cu engine 5 ccmaking consistent other CL events p 25 section 26-Table CL-82-16--Rat Racing Change smallest en gine line specifications proposes two things First change present engine displacement band Rat Race table 15002009 cu 1500 2135 cu second change minimum line diameter associated 014 Ron McNally would like see change ties CL-82-13 some degree made sa Juniors could use Formula 21 planes Rat believes might also allow Senior Open fliers use 35 cc engines competitively Rat p 25 section 26-table CL-8217Profile Navy Carrier Change en gina specifications proposes increase allowable engine displacement Profile Carrier 4009 cu allow use ball-hearing crankshaft designs Pete Mazur Aurora would like see advantage taken ready availability RC-style 40 engines event p 27 para 303 31 CL-82-18-Naey Carrier Delete 44-in wing span limit proposes delete wing span limit 44-in Carrier models Pete Mazur points out 44-in limitation re suits grossly distorted Profile scale models after 300 sq requirement met p 27 para 303 CL-82-19Profile Navy Carriert Allow use ball-hearing crankshaft engines proposes delete wording rule re quires use plain sleeve bearing engines event Pete Macar notes cost competitive plain-bearing engine higher bali-bearing enginel ob serves low-performance plain-bear ing engines much cheaper equivalent bali-bearing engine p 27 para 30331 CL-82-20Navy Carrier Redefine landing points proposes modify existing rule defining landing points follows Land ing Points Landing dead stick included hook engaged arresting cable plane completely stopped shall scored fol lows Leon R Ryktarsyk Detroit Ml notes some pit crews now trying catch models still moving having missed arresting cables p 28 para 30 121 CL-82-21Ngey Carrier Delete 60 degree nnee-higlt limit proposes delete sec tion 301 1223 AMA rule book limits nose-high attitude model during low-speed flight maximum 60 degrees Leon Ryktarsyk claims possible enforce rule accurately p 28 para 3011223 CL-62-22Formsla 40 Rat must use 020-in lines 40 engines proposes change requited minimum line diameters Formula 40 Speed Rat Racing associated tablesand 40 cu displacement enginesfrom 018 020 Ron McNally points out being proposed reasons safety p 23 sec 24table p25 sec 26table CLg2-23Stantladiue mini-pipes Speed proposes Speed events use minipipes maximum length shall no longer 6-in measured center line cylinder bore edge pipe side diameter pipe shall constant no taper allowed Gene Hempel acting Speed Advisory Committee desires make rules uniform eliminate con fusion CCL -82- 24 d Superebarging turbocharging geseoss boosts prohibited proposes allow naturally-aspirated en glans Speed events Supercharging turbocharging gaseous boosts would prohib ited Nicholas B Sher acting tot Speed Advisory Committee points out racing engines now being operated hairy edge selt-destruction further significant increases horsepower likely have severe safety-related consequences modelers and/or spectators p 17 para 234 add limitation statement CLg22BMoase cad NA Scale Racing Up grade official status proposes up grade two events official status deleting words Supplemental title section 28 AMA rule book J E Kianse acting behalf Racing Advisory Committee points out ex isting rules have proven over several years use events enjoy great pop ularity national basis p 26 para 28 CL-82-26Endurancer Eliminate need weigh modelfearry fuel internally proposes delete Endurance model speci fications except first sen tence paragraph 336 eliminate maximum weight requirement 4 lbs Paul M Smith Sterling Heights Ml states wording wants delete merely leftovers years piece-meal rules changes no longer meaning ful since four-oz fuel limitation put effect notes four-lb weight limit no longer meaningful too imposed restrict fuel quantity days gone p 37 para 336delete first sentence tabledelete 4 lb man model weight CL-82-27Endurance Reduce fuel capacity 50 cc proposes reduce maxi mum fuel capacity 4 1183 cc 50 cc 17 Cl oz Paul M Smith points out recent rule change event reduction Curl capacity 4 oz done purpose allowing event flown mom reasonable time points oat record under present rules now over 28 win will probably go higher proposal made same spirit last reduced fuel capacityto make possible fly event reasonable length time p 37 para 354 CL-8228Speed Two flights over ecisting record era autamatic new record pro poses change wording support ing flight rule section 23196 two flights contestant exceed cur rent record will automatically give flier right claim new record would accomplished deleting first two sen tences section 231 96 substituting following supporting flight faster record flight flier will have automatically established new record new record will set higher speed two wcord-setting flights William L Boss New Hyde Park NY cites case recent contest flier wan awarded new record because went too fast during supporting flight wan 5 mph faster record flight believes present rules tend award records basis lesser performance rather accept superior performances record purposes 23 para 231 96 92 Model Aviation CL-82-29--Navy Carrier Change nearing high low speed flight proposes require both high-speed low-speed values calculated nearest 1/100 mph low speed points shall scored three times difference between high low speeds mph Marc War washana Canton Ml explains present system too complicatedthat cal culator required no quickly longhand methods used quarter page paper required p 28 paras 3010 230112 CL-82-30Nany Carrier Define hook length faselage length proposes define book length nded us measured intersection hook fuselage hottom uselage length will defined er onethird tbe length fuselage measured hack prop hub rearmost pare airplane LeRoy Cordes Chicago IL claims confusion bow hoth measure ments made proposal has suhmitted clarify situation p 27 para 303 CL-g2-31Nany Carrier Define line spacing eweegence proposes revise section 2043 imposes limits control lines may emerge model follows.lines shall emerge either tween within inch either elevation control lines Harry 1-ligley Glenwood IL states present rules can inter preted require lions spaced maxi mum inch apart believes intent rule p 27 para 3043 CL-82-32Naey Carrier Gieing law spenel signel proposes clarify low speed signal given Insert sentence section 30111 immediately after first sentence follows ptable ludges signal shall ginen model crosses stern deck lap prior locke start low speed timing model will arry Higley states indicated wording inadnertantly omit ted rule book recent printing p 28 para 30111 CL-g2-33Naey Cerrier Delete requirement far plain hearing engines proposal identical CL-82-19 LeRoy Cordes notes few plain-hearing engines being made today fliers taking ball-bearing engines converting plain-bearing Acceptance proposal would allow new flier get competitive engine rea sonable cost local hobby shop p 27 para 30331 CL-g2-34Nany Carrier Define arrested landing proposes add new sub paragraph 301213 worded follows An arrested landing defined air planes forward motion stopped primarily arresting hook engaging arresting cable flight terminates whet planes forward motion ceases receive maximum landing points airplanes forward motion ceases must assume same atti tude assumed prior takeoff Judges guide required arresting hook remain engaged arresting cable after forward motion ceases airplane subsequently rolls off pulled off deck landing still counts LeRoy Cordes states rule used 80 Nationals received unanimous vote Navy Carrier Society members attendance observes also safety improvement since would no longer necessary pit crew members dash onto possihly oil-slick deck try grab model before rolls/falls off deck p 28 para 301215 added CL-g2-35Nany Carrier Define niethad far computing total scare proposes de fine method kenned calculate con testants total score would done adding following new paragraph Carrier rules Scoring flight score shall total high speed points low speed points landing points bonus points LeRoy Cordes notes presently found Navy Carrier rules p 28 add new paragraph CL-g2-36Nany Carrier Minimice builder af-the-madel rule far Janiar/Seniar proposes en add new paragraph section 30 AMA rule book would read follows Junior Senior modeler shall have participated construction plane will place minimum maxi mum amount time skill employed hut will insure modeler some involve ment its constructiun George W Voitik Evanston IL wants stop making hippo crites under-iS modelers nearly fly secondhand planes p 28 add new para CL-g2-37Neey Carrier Eliminate hailder af-the-madel mm far Janiar/Seniar pro poses no add new paragraph section 30 AMA rule book der model rule does apply unior Senior modelers Harry Higley wants stop making hippocrites Carrier fliers below 18 years age p 28 add new para CL-g2-38Nany Carrier Emphasine law speed proposes-to revise scoring sys tem emphasis placed low speed rather high speed would accomplished modifying various parts Carrier rules following plan would implemented Scoring Award three points mph high speed two points second low speed plus landing bonus points Harry Higley notes long high speed used divisor will push higher higher speeds p 28 paras 301 03011 Free Flight Rules Proposals FF 82-14Change clauses dsdl-leeet hesis proposes eliminate present Junior Senior Open age-group classifications contestant grouping inaugurate skill-level-based system having classifica tions Novice Sportsman Open con testant would elect class chose enter event would al lowed enter different classes different events could also change classifications contest-to-cnntese Fur purposes maintaining netting national records record would established event Stan Stoy Maryland Heights MO lieves proposal will help popular ize FF activities will provide best possible way encourage beginners opinion traditional way help itt beginnersmaking up new events simple supposedly attractive expertsdoes have good track record notes skill-level systems used RC Pattern RC Helicopter CL Precision Aerobatics PAMPA seem have accomplished desired results points out proposal would nor upset age-group system AMA dues con test feesit would apply actual flying competition p 7 para 3insert new paragraph after 32 label 53 renumber existing paragraphs accordingly would also result necessity tort oise wording para 137 p 3 since refers age-group contestant classifica tions PP82-15-Na stractsrel hracing Easy B proposes amend Easy B rules adding new paragraph having following wording Structural bracing per mitted E on Burbank CA states present rules allowing structural bracing diverge historically used Easy B promoted ingenious struc tural efficieocy event p 13 para 8 add new subparagraph h FF-g2-lgEsuahlish Rshfaer Speed Sap plentental went proposes fol lowing set rules added AMA rule book order make FF Rubber Speed new Supplemontal event 1 event propeller-driven rubber-powered models 2 No model dimension may exceed 36-in 3 Models must ROG takeoff table table may set angle suit flier Catapulting pushing models allowed Neither wheels nor takeoff gears required Dollies drop-off gears skids may used 4 length speed course shall 200 ft starting end takeoff table 5 model may roll about its longitudinal axis 360 de grees during ins travel over course 6 will no limit number flight tempts permitted 7 model shall timed time leaves takeoff table until passes over finish line Flights shalt timed nearest 1/tOO second speed mph determined equa tion Speed mph1363636 time seconds fastest speed will determine winner Charlie Sotich Chicago IL states event has run Nuts unofficial event since 1973 has also run local coneeses parts country notes course length 200 ft makes possible fly populated areas observes event spectators can readily understand Supplemental event status would assure set uniform rules could used groups over na tion add new section AMA rule book FF-g2-17Clmes A&B Gas Revise engine displacement limits proposes establish following displacement limits Classes A&B Gas Class 5511 60 051200 Class B 161300 to- 201300 Harry S Murphy Anderson IN proposes change because no competition engines top end present displacement limit 20 to- approximately 325 cc being commercially manufactured present reasoning limit increased 35 cc 15s 25 cc would too much power disadvantage compete well proposal would assure 19s 2ts mould B also points out under present rules Class models tend en fall four distinct sub-class sizes HaIf A-sized 051-powered 09-size 13 25 cc size 19 325 cc-size Adoption Ibis proposal would reduce sub-class prolifera tion somewhat p7 para 63 FF-82-18Permit short eehasst eatennions proposes allow exhaust extensions up 4-in measured form center cylinder bore used Richard Covalt Anderson IN points out would allow use mufflers areas may required would also allow rearexhaust engines efficiently cowled notes proposed 4-in length sufficient permit tuned-pipe effects engine performance p 8 para 632 FF-g2-1gAlI nsa mafflern pipes proposes deleve section 632 AMA rule book prohibits use type exhaust extension Joe L Norcross Hanford CA believes modeler should allowed use tuned pipe manes tothat experimentation should inhibited p8 para 632 FF-82-20Bring hack RDG/VTO pro poses add ROG/VTO engine-run times three Categories would Cat ltS nec Cat Illi sec Cat 1119 sec Note same limiten now rules ROW Joe L Norcross believes VTO sbould never have eliminated first place challenge correctly p8 para 641 FF-g2-21lndnar RDG definigian en stand-alane proposes add additional wording no section 1991 AMA rule book addition would read must held moment release such man ner least points resting ground runway Richard N Doig Pontiac Ml notes changes have made eke past section 5 Free Flight General directed Outdoor eventsand changes found impact Indoor events although neser intended proposal merely adds present General rule ROG 532 specifically Indoor intent rule having used Indoor past 10 years will changed inadvertantly General section changed again affect Outdoor events p 13 para 1992 FF-82-22lndoor Ruhher Adapt PAl defini tion far official/unofficial flight pro poses replace sections 1911 1912 AMA rule book following state ment Definition official flight collision role rules concerning fouls another contestants steering equipment shall iden tical current rules FAI Indoor mod els found FAI section rule book including changes clarifications FAI since printing thin rule boolt Richard Doig points out pres tnt rules intended identical corresponding rules FAt Indoor FAI rules changed before new AMA role book man ever printes Note AMA rulemaking FAI procedures presently compatibleand prohably never will sort thing will ever-re curring problem unless proposal type passed Richard points out current difference between AMA FAI roles FAI rules delayed flight 60 sec instead AMAs 30 nec contestants decision after collision foul indifferent p 13 para 1911 1912 PP82-23PAl Indoar Searing record purposes proposes add statement section 1916 AMA rule hook says FAI Indoor record flight shall best single flight series Richard Doig notes according letter rules records FAt Indoor should total best two flights series nix However continues actual practice best single flight series has kept record event Since FAI inter national Indoor records best single flight adoption proposal would bring AMA rules agreement FAI p 13 para 1916 PP82-24Indoor Rubber Replace AMA roles far steering FAI rules pro poses en eliminate section 1915 AMA rule hook replace following statement Steering Model Steering rules AMA events shall identical cur rent rules Indoor models found FAt section rule book including changes clarifications FAI since printing book Richard Doig states FAI rules proposed last roles change adopted FAIn rule copied word-for-word AMA rule book time rule book came out FAt thrown out old rules beleg inherently unfair impossible en force Therefore AMA has stuck bad roles pane two years sees proposal way keep AMA rules same current FAI rules p 13 para 1915 PP-g2-25lndoor Ruhher Allow unlimited nanther models enenn proposes replace section 1910 AMA rule book following statement Number models no limit number models contestant may use event complete flights Richard Doig states present-nvchnology models using removable wings tail booms stabilizers etc have practically eliminated dividing line between repairing replacing particu lar model present rule no longer en forceable claims observes under current rules contestant could lose has happenedl three models tumidair collisions during first three attempts official flight would thus eliminated event Richard feels situa tion unfair p 13 para 1910 FF-g2-28FAI Indoor flown AMA con test Clarify flying rules proposes re vise section 193 AMA rule book present wording relating FAI Indoor Model would replaced following PAl Indoor modei-specifications flying rules scoring rules same world cham pionship Indoor models FAt section Richard Doig claims present wording vague does actually say whether use best five flights best twoflight total out six flights Richard claims current practice use full FAI rules proposal would make prac tice official p 12 para 193 FAI Indoor Model PF-82-27lndoar Rubber Adapt PAl defi nition far end flight proposes re place first sentence section 1913 AMA rule book following Time flight starts instant model launched hand released takeoff ends model comes rent floor building jeteisoning occurs after being launched meets obstruction prevents further flight Richard Doig notes existing differences between AMA FAI rules area often lead timers stopping watches moments inappropriate event being timed proposal would bring AMA events line international rules p 13 para 1913 PF-82-28lndoor Ruhher Reduce official time no nearest whale second proposes change second sentence section 1914 AMA rule book read fol lows Flight duration shall reduced nearest whole second Example 35227 scored 3522 Richard Doig cites following considerations relate thin proposal First ntopwatches re cord fifths second second conventional hand-held stopwutcben accurate tenths fifths second after timed peri od 30 win third task con test officials especially score-keepers will easier since AMA FAI events will scored same way p 13 para 191 3 December 198093
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NE WSLETTE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1980 Hats Trophies Some contestants Nats did pick up trophies contest contestants may upon written request payment $5 handling fee have throphies mailed theirhomes However offer cannot extended beyond Dec cern ber 31 1980 Nats results listed issue CN includes best knowledge trophy-winners years contest find name did get trophy can still have mailed AMA Headquarters requesting trophy make cer tain include name AMA number letter Please include $5 payment check money order FF Future Hats Hardy G Brodersen Executive Director N FFS role Special Interest Group Free Flight NFFS has undertaken Nats study project end product broad detailed recommendations AMA Executive Council Nats Execu tive Committee special meeting 1980 Dayton Nats Committee formed Bill Mathews Gainesville FL AMA VP Dis trict V serving chairman committee members Homer Smith Harry Murphy Dick Smith Tony Italiano Charlie Sotich Steve Geraghty Sal Taibi Stan Stoy Terry Rimert Jim Scarborough Mark Drela possibles During meeting chaired NFFS Ex ecutive Director Hardy Brodersen several major questions concerning Free Flight Nats identified objectives timetable committee recommenda tions agreed upon First prepare pre liminary report November Executive Council meeting would touch cur rent 1981 Nats site options other aspects concerning quality kind competi tion Second time planning 1982 Nats full review Nats philosophy competition emphasis separation other categories separation Indoor Outdoor events forth FF Interest Questionnaire questionnaire titled Free Flight Nats wide distribution has just sent out Chairman Mathews first step information-gathering process club has yet seen ques 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW tionnaire wish make comments recommendations directly write Bill Mathews 2712 SW 34th St Apt 8 Gaines ville FL 32608 can also phone him 904 371-0363 Last Word As footnote announcement lets correct misguided zeal some friends have displayed both privately modeling press NFFS has de clared war either AMA Nats Committee simply undertaking aspect responsibility Free Flight Special Interest Group preparing carefully detailed well-considered recommenda tions need everyones input NFFS members specially consensus of FF-oriented AMA Chartered Clubs Progress Report 1981 RCAero batics Team Additional Competitors Qualified Mas ters Tournament late September 1980 James C Bennett Glenview IL Joe Bridi Harbor City CA Ron Chidgey Pensacola FL Denis Donohue Bergenfield NJ Mark Doucey Bedford IN James M Edwards New Albany MS Anthony Frackowiak Milford OH Steve Helms Pensacola FL William Hempel Tuc son AZ Jess Hogan Louisville KY Robert J Kelly Brighton CO James R Kimbro Jr Visalia CA Robert Krafft Duxbury MA Kenneth C Meyer Tucson AZ Lloyd Nicholson Aurora CO Charles W Reed Ill Raytown MO Stephen Rojecki Xenia OH Bruce Un derwood Gunthersville AL Team Finals Site Bids request clubs bid being host RC Masters Team Selection Finals printed November issue Model Aviation CN section p 96 As midSeptember two bids have received AMA Headquarters Sky Corral R/C Club Pueblo CO Rocket City Radio Con trollers Inc Huntsville AL program finalists will vote bid accept sometime after January 1 1981 1981 World Championships site 1981 World Championships has yet officially approved however tentative location Guadalajara Mexico WASHINGTON DC 20005 Contest date will late September early October 1981 1980 Hats Results issue present list of top placers 1980 National Contest addition winners additional special awards given below Sterling Models Memorial Award Scale static points category qualifying official flight Granger Williams San Marcos CA Gee Bee R-1 Jim Walker Trophy winner JSO CL Pre cision Aerobatics flyoff excluding appear ance points Les McDonald Miami FL McNeill Cup high time regardless age FAI Power Charles S Markos Deerfield IL 1260 sec Mulvihill Trophy high time regardless age Mulvihill Rubber George Perryman Smyrna GA 1385 sec Tulsa Glue Dobbers Trophy high time regard less age Outdoor HLGlider Stan Stoy Hazeiwood MO 408 sec Stout Indoor Trophy high time regardless age Indoor Cabin Larry Loucka Willough OH 19045 Stout Commercial Trophy high time regard less age AMA FAI Indoor Stick Clarence Mather San Diego CA 28298 AMA Stick Dick Black Trophy high time regardless age Coupe dHiver David E Evans Richburg NY Chris M Matsuno St John MO tie 539 sec Air Force Association Award best military scale model William L Boss New Hyde Park NY deHavilland Mosquito Airborne Express Award best ducted fan Scale model Tom Cook Raymore MO McDonnell F4J Best Scale Flight Achievement Awards pre sented National Association Scale Aeromodelers RC Precision Scale Robert L Underwood St Louis MO Wittman Bonzo RC Sport Scale Arthur H Johnson Deiray Beach FL Curtiss P40 Warhawk CL Precision Scale Edwin Rhoads Cinnaminson NJ Douglas AD-7 Skyraider CL Sport Scale Edward Schwerkolt Bedford OH Spitfire Out door FF Harold W Warner Santa Monica CA Lee-Richards monoplane December 1980 83 Al 1980 Mats SponsorsThe costs covered sponsorships contest entry fees outthe entry costs would high discourage expenses involved National Model Airplaneparticipation Nationals has years worlds Championships addition over 800 competition awards therebiggest model meet because joint AMA-Industry sharing other financial considerations rental telephones tablescosts Academy Model Aeronautics therefore proudly trash pickup special equipment etcgratefully acknowledges thanks following sponsors Ace Ric Inc Airtronics BaltekBalsal iteCorp Bavarian Precision Products Co Circus Hobbies Cox Hobbies Inc Damon Corp Double D Buckles Du-Bro Products Inc Four ls Enterprises Fox Mfg Co Futaba Corp America Globee DivisionTwinn-K Inc Carl Goldberg Models Paul K Guillow Inc Hobby Barn Hobbypoxy Products Hot Stuff Adhesives Jetco Models K & B Manufacturing Mercury Hobbies Inc Midwest Model Supply Midwest Products Co Miniature Aircraft Supply Inc Model Airplane News Model Aeronautic Publications Nico Engraving Peck-Polymers RC Modeler Corp RIN Models Sig Mfg Co Inc Sullivan Products Sterling Models Toledo Weak Signals R/C Club Inc Top Flite Models Inc Williams Bros Inc World Engines Inc 1980 Hats Entries Jr Sr OpenTotal No Contestants92 103 9541149 No Mechanics230 GRANOTOTAL1379 2 Junior Teams included Junior count M Senior Team included Senior count Entlan Event lndoor109 Entrants Stick6 2 Paper Stick7 5 Cabin6 4 PAl Stick511521 Pennyplane10 39 EasyB10ie29 HL Glider142543 AMA Scale8 37 Peanut Scale13 46 Control Line327 Entrants Scale Racins IGoodvearl Rat Racing Slow Rat Racing 8 642 5 341 4. 3. 2734 Hats Scale Results RC PRECISION SCALE Junior No official flights Senior- No official flights Open 1Bob WitcherDelufield WI Piel Beryl 2Robert UnderwoodSt Louis MO Wittman Bunco 3Claude McCulloughMontezuma IA Shiny 2150-A RC SPORT SCALESPORTSMAN Jan 1Tim MottleSterling Hgts Ml PT19 Senior 1Glenn NelsonBerlin MA Smith Miniplane 2Michael MooreHaughton TX Jungmeister Open 1Howard E KeithHouston TX Cessna 182 2Albert KretzPeoria IL Beech Staggerwing 3Jumm BronowskiKokomo IN Cub J-3 4Jim MukiAltamonte Spgs PL Chipmunk 5Dale E DrewBorden IN P400 6Robert HanftElberta AL Smith Miniplune 7Wayne KnightPompano Bch PL T-28B RC SPORT SCALEEXPERT Junior No official flights Senior 1 David Nelson Berlin MA Great Lakes 2T-1 A-i Open 1 Roger Brennon Toledo OH P61 Points 685 696 439 Points 12312 13483 10733 15450 15384 14881 14583 14800 14300 14283 Points 13251 17517 hA ProfileProto11. 822 PAISpeed . 1. 910 /A Speed6. 5 . 819 ASpeed11115 2.1417 D Speed Open Onlyl . 1.1011 Form 40 Speed1215 Jet Speed66 Aerobatics4 .22 .6591 Combat7 . 8.6075 FAI Combat3.2731 Slow Combat7.10 .4481 PAlTeamRacing . 1.1213 PrecisionScale1.3. 610 Sport Scale3 . 6.2332 Carrieri1.2526 Carrierll . 1 .2728 Profile Carrier4 . 6.4050 Radio Congvol543 Engeents NovicePattern5 11 .6379 Advanced Pattern 744 Enpert Pattern3434 Master Pattern 557 Precision Scale 55 Sport Scale Sportsman 4 38 Sport Scale Eupert 3637 Giant Scale 323 Form Pylon Racing 2 75 2 Harold Parensi P8F 3 Clayton Mass C-130 4 Tom Cook F4-J 5 Thomas Czikk P-47D B Robert UnderWOOd OH 88 7 Art Johnson F-82E RC GIANT SCALE Janior No official flights Senior-No official flights Open 1 Dick Graham Piper Pawnee 2 Howard Mottin Spinks Akeomaster 3 Donald Anderson Krafn Super Fly 4 Clifford Tacie Bellanca Citabria 5 Michael Winter Tiger Moth 6 Mario Yederlinic PT-19 RC SCALE HELICOPTERS Junior- No official flights Senior No official flights Open 1 William Cheng Jet Ranger 2 Dane Davidson Jet Ranger 3 Bruce Buchanan Jet Ranger CL PRECISION SCALE hnior fficial flights Senior 1 Paula Bauer Bristol 2 Peter Bauer Shoestring Westchester IL17417 Royal Oak Ml17101 Raymom MO17000 N Merrick NY16834 St Louis MD16801 Delray 8th FL16850 Points Bloomfield IA Sterling Hgts Ml Mahomet IL Mt Clemens Ml Columbia MD Boca Rason FL Wilmington MA Brownsville PA Winona MN Norridge IL Norridge IL 210 208 204 202 200 191 Points 2284 2238 2159 Points 2652 2271 Guarter Midget Pylon 177 Std Sailplane2 722 Mod Std Sailpiunes2. 3. 3136 Unlimited Suilpianes2. 4. 7682 2-Meter Sailplaneg5 5768 Novice Helicopter 67 Intermediate Helicopter 7 Eupert Helicopter 77 Scale Helicopter 55 Ootdoor Pree Pliglsg2E6Entrants hA Gas .15 110142 ADa 7 -12 109138 BOgs6.7. 7689 COas6. 6272 D Gus2.2. 3034 PAl Power1.2. 1922 Wakefield Rubber3.2 Mulnihill Rubber18 5478 CoupedHiner11 4. 6176 A-i Towline IFAI onlyl 8. 3854 A-2Towline5.2 HL Glider 25 .12 69107 RocketPower6.2. 2735 AMA Rubber Scale10 749 AMA GasScale5. Peanut Scale Rule No 58113 4 Payload4 -3 2229 Electric Power3 -1 1317 Open 1William Boss DH Mosquito 2Edwin Rhoads Skyraider 3Jeffrey Perez 9-17 CL SPORT SCALE Junior 1Julie Abel Nesmith Cougar 2Robert Anderson Corsair Senior 1Walter Umland Jr Bf 1090 2Matthew Bauer Cessna Skymuster 3Peter Bauer P61 Black Widow Open 1Richard Byron Zero 2Juck Sheeks Piper Comanche 3Edwin Rhouds P47 3Bob Anderson DC-6 5Edward Schwerkolt Spitfire 5Don Holifelder F4F Wildcut INDOOR AMA SCALE Junior 1Walter M Eggert Cougar 2Stef Sanford Lacey M-1 0 3Liz Sanford Lacey M-10 Senior 1Billy Carney J-3 Cub New Hyde Ph NY Cinnaminson NJ Lamed KS Florissant MO Redwood CA New York City NY Norridge IL Norridge IL Omaha NE Indianapolis IN Cinnaminson NJ Redwood City CA Bedford OH Niceville Fl. 5 100 4578 4135 Points 999 726 1446 1339 1332 1676 1589 1586 1886 1579 1579 Points Huntingdon Valley PA 1400 Dallas TX Dallas TX 1225 1155 Jacksonville FL765 84 Model Aviation 2 Susan Brown Lacey M10 Open 1 Don SruIl Sannos-Dumont 14 bis 2 Dan Domina Cub 3 Edward Stoll Corben Super Ace 4 John B Martin Alco Sport 5 Thomas Killough Rumpler Taube 6 William L Baker Found lOOC INDOOR PEANUT SCALE Ianior 1 Mike Gilbert Tujiwind 2 Graham Killough Nesrnith Cougar 3 WaIter M Eggert Pietenpol Air Camper 4 Stef Sanford Lacey M10 5 Karen Brown Lucey M-10 Seniar 1 Benjamin Avala Pike 2 Billy Carney J-3 Cub 3 Glenn Campbell Lacey M10 Open 1 Clarence J Masher Davis DA24 2 Jack McGillivray Vol ksplane 3 Jamm Miller Piper Vagabond 4 Jorpe Lopez Fike Stone Mtn GA705 McLean VA E Windsor NJ Mt Clemens Ml Miami FL Huntsville AL Norman GK Levittown PA Huntsville AL Huntingdon Valley PA Dallas TX Stone Mtn GA Menico City MX Jacksonville FL Elmharst IL San Diego CA Toronto Oct CN Cincinnati GH Mevico City MX 1780 1710 1625 1570 1555 1535 Points 129 120 111 108 1 GD 189 126 88 229 225 208 176 5 Don Srull Druine Turbulent 6 George Meyers Ill Davis DA-2A McLean VA Warminster PA PP OUTDOOR RUBBER SCALE Ianor 1Walter M Eggert Corona Cougar 2Mike Gilbert Nesmith Cougar 3William Schick Monocoupe 4Liz Sanford Lacey M-10 5Melanie Sanford Lacey M-10 Seniar 1Satan Brown Lucey M-10 Open 1Dave Rees Caudron Simoun 2Larry Kruse Bellanca Scout 3George Meyers Ill Siewee Schuckert El 4Robert Clemens Mercury Gosling 5Leon Bennett Moth Minor 6John B Martin Alco Sport 7John Blair Stinson JR Haetingdon Valley PA Levittown PA Fraser MI Dallas TX Dallas TX 155 158 Pointa 1350 1205 1050 1045 965 Stone Mnn GA840 Telford PA Liberal KS Warminster PA Rochester NY New York City NY Miami FL Marshall NC PP OUTDOOR GAS SCALE Junior 1Walter M EggertHuntingdon Valley PA Piper Super Cruiser 2Snef SanfordDallas TX Piper Cruiser 3Mike GilbertLevittown PA Tayiorcraft Senior No official flights 1810 1635 1560 1520 1485 1405 1220 Points 393 285 207 Open 1Harold W Warner Lee Richards 2Robert Clemens Furman Jabira 3Walter Eggert Hermes Moth DH6OG 4Larry Kruse LWF Butterfly 5John Blair Nesmith Cougar PP OUTDOOR PEANUT SCALE Junior 1Mike GilbertLevittown PA Witeman Tailmind 2Graham KilloughHuntsville AL Nesmish Cougar 3Carl LinstrumFe Lauderdale FL Lacey M-10 4Melanie SanfordDallas TX Lacey M-1O 5Stef SanfordDallas TX Lacey M10 Senior 1Beejamie Ayala Pike 2Glenn Campbell BD4 3Myles Coneolly Ill DaytonWright Racer Open 1Jorges Lopez Pike 2George Meyers Ill Davis DA2A 3Bob Whiny Pike 4Dave Rees Corona Cougar 5Robert Clemens Pacific Standard C1 BDon Srull Druine Turbulent 7Roberto Ramires Pike Santa Monica CA Rochester NY Huntingdoe Valley PA Liberal KS Marshall NC Mevico City MX Elwhurst IL Macasses VA Meulco City MX Warmiester PA Lincoln NE Telford PA Rochester NY McLean VA Tialno Pautla MX Hats Radio Control Results RC NOVICE PATTERN JrSrOp 1William SharpKnouville TN 2Bill JericNornhfield OH 3Kirk WickerGainesville VA 4Tom SzymkowskiRiverdale IL 5Peter WillingFairfield GH 6Robert KarpelowitzEnglewood CD 7Edward J HoffmanLakewood OH 8Chip HydeYuma AZ 9Howard 6 KeithHouston TX 10 Daniel SquierKaukauna WI Junior age flier 'Senior age flier RC ADVANCED PATTERN Jr.Sr- Op 1Gary Guile' 2Mike McCoeville 3Robert Akers 4John Fuque 5Albert Ferguson 6Richard Irvine 7Michael Harrison 8Edward Wieslow 9Scott Murray 10 Stacey Mills Senior age flier RC EXPERT PATTERN Jr.Sr.Op 1Marvin F Ingerson 2Thomas Kirk 3Brian Crossley 4Jatew Beneest 5Jamie Strong 6Rick Horn 7Curt Dberg 8Mike Bless 9Lee McDuffee tOEd Carpenter RC MASTERS PATTERN JrSr Op 1 Dave Brown 2 Tony Frackowiak 3 Dean Koger 4 Stephen Rojecki 5 Mark Radcliff 6 Steve Helms 7 Jim Kimbro 8 Donald Lowe 9 Joe Bridi 10 Donald Waltz Jr Frienduwood TX West Chester OH New Albany IN Warner Robbies GA Roscommos MI Mt Prospect IL Hot Springs AR Batavia NY Onnueside CA Charlottesville VA Milwaukee WI Towuon MD St Paul MN Glenview IL Prateville AL Fountain Valley CA Fe Walton Bek FL Riverdele IL Hamilton OH Fairmone WV Cincinnati OH Milford OH Papillion NE Xenia OH Barneeville OH Pensacola FL Visalia CA Dayton OH Harbor City CA Henderson NV RC FORMULA PYLON RACING Jr.SrOp 1 Brian RichmondApopka FL 2 Tom ChristopherLos Aegeles CA 3 Jim MoorheadAtlanta GA Points 5065 5030 5025 5020 4965 4930 4840 4795 4750 4645 Points 5185 5075 4989 4905 4900 4865 4850 4840 4700 2940 Pointa 17940 17590 17570 17250 17245 17215 17015 16420 15930 15805 Points 22700 22470 22265 22120 22095 22090 21300 21765 21410 20540 Points 28 27 27 4Dave PearceGreeesboro NC 5Peter ReedAvon CT 6Phillip BussellDallas TX 7David KeatsTray MI 8Ron SchorrN Hollywood CA 9Robert BrogdonMarietta GA 10Dave ShadelOceanside CA RC QUARTER MIDGET PYLON RACING Jr-SeOp 1Gail JacobsonCollege Park GA 2George ParksAustin TX 3Robert Brogdon JrMarietta GA 4Jimmy BurtelsCordona TN 5Douglas BrueshaberMinneapolis MN 6Richard SteineMinnetonka MN 7Thomas ChristopherLos Angeles CA 8Paul SchattauerDuewoody GA 9John WolffToledo OH 10Wayne YeagerRomulus Ml RC STANDARD SAILPLANES Junior 1Ruth MichaelSeffeer FL Senior 1John GrahamSn Louis MO 2Sam EversenBallwie MO 3James AbleFlorissant MO 4Robert HolmanToledo OH Open 1John WolffToledo OH 2John BrownAnaheim CA 3Kenneth OlsonUniversity City MO 4Leon KiecaidClearwater FL 5William RuthSeff ear FL 6Clay HoweSturgis MI 7Stanley ScheyBrandon FL RC MODIFIED STANDARD SAILPLANES Junior 1Jim Euly IllPottatown PA Senior 1Thomas CroftManchester MO 2John SchafferManlius NY 3Richard SimpsonArnold MO Open 1Francis WailerTheodore AL 2Dennis SteffanuskiJackson Ml 3Don HarrisWesterville OH 4John Huwphreys5 Detroit MI 5Donald GoodwinMedina NY 6Nelson PittStony Point NY 7Michael KozumplikBryan OH 8Mel HolmacToledo OH 9John VennerhoimYellow Sogs OH 10 WaIt HillJackson MI 11 Jatem BohwerColumbus OH 12 Paul WeigandRochester NY RC UNLIMITED SAILPLANES Junior 1 Dan WellsGreenbelt MD 2 Scott ElleneuchStony Point NY 26 26 26 25 25 24 23 Points 16 16 16 15 15 15 13 13 13 13 Points 2899 3231 2171 1858 1566 3093 2987 2978 2933 2847 2765 2623 Points 3341 3427 2297 1763 3183 3142 3128 3084 3030 2894 2838 2818 2812 2790 2760 2667 Points 2716 1302 Senior 1Tony Rogers 2Ken Nelson 3Jeffrey Carr 4Ed Wright Open 1Bob Baugher 2 Philip Harris 3 Gerald Zeigenfuse 4 John Gunsaullus 5 Robert Hunting 6 David Silas 7 Leon Pike 8 Ken Bates 9 Tom Williams 10 Ray Teliczan 11 Joseph Flint 12 William Wegman St Louis MO Santa Ana CA Ridgway PA Tampa FL Waynesboro PA Huntington Bch CA Reading PA St Petersburg FL Minneapolis MN Tequesta FL Lomman NY Saline Ml Irving TX Millstadt IL Dearborn Ml Rochester NY RC 2METER SAILPLANES Junior 1Jim Ealy IllPottetown PA 2Michael RuthSeffeer FL Senior 1Thomas CroftManchester MO 2Ken NelsonSanta Aca CA 3Ed WrightTampa FL Open 1Thomas KilloughHuntsville AL 2Leon KincaidClearwater FL 3David LaachToledo OH 4Gerald ZeigenfuseReading PA 5Kenneth ShamAnn Arbor MI 6Richard PrattCincinnati OH 7Thomas PrattCincinnati OH 8Gordon FisherSatellite 8th FL 9Larry JollySanta Ana CA RC NOVICE HELICOPTER Junior No official flights Senior 1 Scott PattonDayton OH Open 1 Gary SalaArlington TX 2 RickChicElginIL 3 Scott M SlaymanMemphis TN RC INTERMEDIATE HELICOPTER Junior- No official flights Senior No official flights Open 1Douglas LawBaldwinuville NY 2Bill ChengWilmington MA 3Bruce BuchananWinona MN RC EXPERT HELICOPTER Junior No official flights Senior fficial flights Open 1Mike ManMiami FL 2Hubert BitterHoatton TX 3Larry JollySanta Aca CA December 1980 85 654 573 572 564 519 Points 1180 1170 1020 980 890 3710 1170 1020 2880 2960 2080 1950 1830 1686 1440 3156 3024 2984 2884 3547 3481 3471 3436 3413 3345 3338 3314 3234 3229 3203 3195 Points 1022 946 1124 939 866 1340 1321 1279 1261 1172 1168 1164 1112 1080 Pointa 3735 3165 3016 3015 Points 8535 7695 7170 Points 28265 26050 19510 Nuts Control Line Results CL SCALE RACING Junior 1Tire Ong 2Mitchell Cleveland 3Jimmy Ricketts Senior 1Tom Flaker 2William Haghes 3Doag Hinkley Open 1Harold Lambert 2George Cleveland 3Dick Stubblefield 4Victor Garter 5Doug Harris 6Joseph Spanovich CL RAT RACING Junior 1Marc Robe 2Tim Ong 3Mitchell Cleveland Senior 1Ron Esman 2Tom Flaker 3William Hughes Open 1Paul Tote 2Danny Driskell 3Larry Hill 4John Ballard 5Richard Duane 6Bill Lee 7George Cleveland CL SLOW RAT RACING Junior 1Mitchell Cleneland 2Tim Ong 3Jimmy Rickents Senior 1Tom Flake 2Spencer Wallace 3Ron Esman Open 1Ronald Esman 2Doug Harris 3UW Harris 4Dick Stubblefield 5Pete Storrie 6Mike Grub Pinenille LA Keener LA Sioun Fells SD Gainesville TX Bolingbrook IL Pleasant Hill CA Daytona Bch FL Kenner LA Houston TX Livermore CA Bethany DK Gahanna OH Wichita KS Pineville LA Keener LA Houston TX Gainesville TX Bolingbrook IL Nolenuville TN Nashville TN Murfreesboro TN Loulmille KY Oak Ridge TN Missouri City TX Keener LA Keener LA Pineville LA Sioux Falls SD Gainesville TX Kemanee IL Houston TX Houston TX Bethany OK Bethany OK Houston TX Denton TX Sulphur Spgs TX CL NA PROFILE PROTO SPEED Junior 1Ouuy J BarberNorsh Olmutead OH 2David YnaarteBreetwood NY 3Mike ClemDallas TX 4David C BarberNorth Olmstead OH 5Nicholas TagliaferriWickliffle OH Senior 1Dennis YtuarteBreotwood NY 2Andrew 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3Bryan FuimerMishawaka IN 4Patrick ScareMcKees Rock PA 5Edward W MateEvergreen Pk IL Senior 1Curniss ZinkWoodhurn IN 2Anne VargoLincoln Ph. 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PetersonVilla Park IL269 2Barry ZeigesfasaReading PA265 3Craig DunlopGreensburg PA257 4Curtiss ZinkWoodburs IN208 5Michael SwansBirmingham AL172 Open 1Stan StoyHazeiwood MO408 2William ShailorDetroit MI397 3Joseph MekinaDayton OH376 4Rudy KiulberTroy OH349 5Paul ShailorMt Clemens Mi321 6Stene GeraghtyLos Gatos CA316 7Nicholas PitasHamburg NY307 8Bob WatsonMorton Grove IL275 9Larry WillisSt Louisville OH274 10 Larry SargentBurbank CA271 PP ROCKET POWER Junior 1Karen BrownStone Mtn GA 2Dane LindleyNapervilie IL 3David TurgeonSpring Valley CA Senior 1Danid ReekenAnn Arbor Mi 2Susan BrownStone Mb GA Open 1Orval StewartNashville TN 2Samuel ScheetaTrenton NJ 3Charlie SotichChicago IL 4Paul ShailorMt Clemens Mi BR F WatsonDes Moines IA 6Anthony italianoBrookfieid WI Seconda 200 197 112 21 5 416 352 332 329 327 315 PP PAYLOAD JuniorSeconds 1Glenn HoutenbriskW Palm 8th FL224 2Brian SchuettierLake Worth FL158 3Carl LinstrumFt Lauderdale FL109 Senior 1Susan BrownStone Men GA133 2Druycott HookeMountainhowe PA23 Open 1Bill HaleColumbus OH317 2Fred AndersonHaughton LA295 3Rudy KlulberLakewood OH279 4Curt SanfordDallas TX260 5William BakerNorman OK242 6Gilbert RobbinsAnderson IL240 PP ELECTRIC POWER JuniorSeconda 1Karen BrowsStone Mte GA205 2David BrownStone Mtn GA186 3Liz SanfordDallas TX174 Senior 1Susan BrowsStone Mtn GA89 Open 1William JenkinsMemphis TN401 2Rudy KiulberLakewood OH380 3William BakerNorman OK299 4Peter BrocksNewport News VA187 5Linda BrownStone Mtn GA160 Hats Indoor Results INDOOR AMA STICK JuniorMis/Sec 1Dave LindleyNapervilie IL16092 2Mike ClemDallas TX9135 3Bradley FuiwerMishawaka IN7257 Senior 1Susan BrownStone Mtn GA4528 Open 1Clarence MatherSan Diego CA28298 2Richard HurdcastieBaliwin MO25061 3Dan DominaEast Windsor NJ23342 4William ShuilorDetroit Mi22220 5Edward StoilMt Cinmens Mi21425 INDOOR PAPER STICK JuniorMm/Sec 1 Dave LindleyNapervilie IL14080 2 Mike ClewDallas TX8085 3 Paul LouckaWilloughby OH6546 Senior 1 Billy CurneyJacksonville FL4465 2 Susan BrownStone Mts GA4380 Open 1 R W ObarskiPittsburgh PA17478 2Dan DominaEast Windsor NJ16100 3Daniel BelieftSilver Sprieg MD15588 4Edward StyliMt Clemens MI15158 5Charlie SotichChicago IL14234 INDOOR CABIN JuniorMin/Sec 1Paul LouckaWilloughby OH10000 2Dave LindleyNapemville IL7210 3Bryan PalmerMishawalsa IN4152 Senior lights completed Open 1Larry LouckaWilloughby OH19045 2William ShailorDetroit Ml18548 3Robert GanserPittsburgh PA17294 INDOOR PAl STICK JaniarMin/Sec 1Dave LindleyNapervilie IL22040 2Mike ClewDallas TX11420 3David BrownStone Mtn GA7147 Senior 1Susan BrownStone Men GA9228 Open 1Clarence J MatherSan Diego CA51000 2Richard HardcastieBaliwin MO47361 3Emanuel RadoffLivingston NJ45172 4Dan DominaEast Windsor NJ44045 5William ShailorDetroit Ml42172 INDOOR PENNYPLANE JuniorMin/Sec 1Mike ClewDailasTX9212 2Aaron MarkosDeerfield IL8386 3Michael Van GorderCincinnati OH8308 4John OReillyWichita KS8272 5Paul LouckaWilloughby OH7491 Senior 1Curtiss ZinkWoodburn IN7345 2Susan BrownStone Mtn GA4543 3Draycott HookeMoustainhome PA1105 Open 1Richard HardcastleBaliwin MD11264 2Jim ORelilyWichita KS10328 3Gordon WisniewnElGreendale WI10246 4Larry LouckaWilloughby OH10197 5Ronald GanserPittsburgh PA10065 6Waiter Van GorderCincinnati OH9485 INDOOR EASY B JuniorMm/Sec 1Michael Van GorderCincinnati OH12313 2Mike ClewDallas TX11460 3Carl LinutrumFt Lauderdale FL7020 4Bryan FuiwerMishawuka IN6361 5Bradley FulmerMishuwaka IN5244 Senior 1Susan BrownStone Mtn GA5076 2Billy CarneyJacksonville FL4575 3Druycott HookeMountaishowe PA0552 Open 1Waiter Van GorderCincinnati OH16446 2R W ObarukiPittsburgh PA15580 3Richard HardcustieBaliwin MD15529 4Clarence J MatherSan Diego CA13529 5Ronald GunnerPittsburgh PA13175 INDOOR HANDLAUNCH GLIDER JuniorSeconds 1Bryan PuiwerMishawaka IN847 2Mike ClewDallas TX801 3Bradley PalmerMishawaka IN758 December 1980 87 Indoor HLGJr 4 Edward W Mate B David Targeon Senior 1 Curtiss Zink Cone Evergreen Ph IL Spring Valley CA Woodhurn IN 742I2 Drayeott Hooke 716I3 Jeffrey Carr IOpen 610I1 Stan Stoy Mountainhoene PA426 Ridgeway PA360 Haaelmood MO1228 Rules Proposals lit ormation Summaries new rules proposals conclude issue cycle rules changes 1952-63 rules has reached its first milestone cut off date submission new rules proposals Septemher 1 has paused As con sequence new proposals haye heen receiyed AMA Headquarters have hero numbered distrihuted various Contest Boards No new proposals can accepted now few cross-proposals can accepted vowhot respect very few CL pro posals main hody cross-proposals can accepted offer proposals have survived Contest Boards Initial Vote have heen puhlluhed hereplanned March 1961 issue March 81 issue should reach homes suhscrihers hy Fehtuary 1 approximately General Rules Proposals GEN-82-5Add rules propoealu information no AMA rule book proposes add complete rulemaking process puhlluhed August CN section Model Aelurion pages 9090 AMA rule hook Har ry S Murphy Dukwood IN wants make easier AMA memhers have direct access information necessary participate rulemaking process would become new rule hook section GEN-82-6Replace cuarreen AMA cunoesnano age groupinge proposes replace existing unior/Senior/Open age classifica tions Junior redefined up 18 years age/Senior redefined usage 18 older/ Expert experienced competitors de fined individual event rules hy specialty groups hy contest management addi elon national records would restricted tile Junior Expert classes Paul M Smith Sterling Heights Ml points out present practically no Junior Senior contestuets addition says local contests have events sepa rated age groupsand apparently just meet minimum requirements obtain AAA AAAA sanc tions states chat now no adult beginners group presents details show AMA Nationals using 1979 example no significant sumher Junior Senior entrants trophies cannot awarded hecause lack participation also ohserves present contests heing organized using essentially same principlesname ly Novice/Expert types coetestant classi fication p 4 para 1 5 Scale Rules Proposals SC-g2 18No dummy pilot Scale pro poses delete Section 49210 AMA rule hook Charles N ODonnell Blooming ton IL feels dummy pilot rule ill-advised since Scale model flown specifically required have differ ent parts installedsuch cowl canopy struts etc p 66 para 49210 p 76 para 033 p 78 para 552 50-82-igRenbe Sport Scale clasues proposes no elimleate Expert Sports man classes RC Sport Scale suhstitute two new classes B Class would same existing FAI Sport Scale engine displacement limits single61to multi80-cu maximum weight 132-lhs 6 kilograms Class B would essen tially duplicate existing Sport Scale rules engine displacement limits 125-cu exceptions no-cross-proposals now situation mentioned ahove proposals have submitted hy recognized Advisory Cow mittee Proposals submitted hy groups considered have passed Initial Vote time submittal proposals will identi fied summary lists complete rulemaking procedure puhlished CN section August 1960 issue Model elation heginning page 90 Since proposal suhmittals have now ended summaries begun October issue continued No vember issue can now concluded Can Become Innolned nhe Procese interested modelers encouraged comment rules proposals writing appropriate Contest Board member AMA district names addresses can found Directory listitg CN modeler input Contest Board memhers have hetter decisions can comes time vote various proposals maximum weight singleiS-lbs mul ti20-lbs Richard C Allen Endicore NY states present system difficult administer seldom used cites ad vantages heing reduced expense building increased ease trans porting Class models also helieves under present rules three top winners Nationals will prohahly same top-ranked three models will meet FAI rules will therefore selected US Standoff Scale team World Championships asserts classes could combined smaller contests p 77 para 531 0 SC-82-20Stetic points bonus ecrancis built proposes en award 20% staticpoint bonus components model excluding plans engines fuel sys tems control fittings have made hy modeler Ed McCullough Portland OR wants encourage scratch-building upgrade role builder p 77 adds new subparagraph para 536 SC-82-21Enclude preprogrammed flight neuners proposes prohibit use such RC accessories roll spin buttons etc during flying portion Scale con test Ed McCullough believes contest flight scores should based piloting skill contestant sophistica elon radio gear points nut no present rule addresses aspect p 77 add new subparagraph para 537 SC-82-22Oiscoueage use prefabricated parna proposes disqualify non-re worked prefabricated parts meriving wrokmanship points static judging Ed Mc Collough wants shift static scoring favor modeler builds own parts believes competition should based relative skills modelers kit part manufacturers Outline finish point scoring would also influ enced degree prefabrication present model p 77 para 5546 SC-82-23Takef off complete 10 feet proposes modify RC Scale Flight ludg ing Guide define completion takeoff maneuver being model has attained altitude approximately 10 feet Ralph Weiss Curie Place NY observes maneuvers completion presently left discretion flier instead being subject coosiseent standard pro poses 10 feet standard because same altitude used defining com mencement landing maneuver p 71 para 50422 SC-g2-24Oefine official fliehe pro poses no define terms official flight attempt official flight RC Sport Scale rules Ralph Weiss proposes offi cial flight defined two maneuvers have judgedincluding attempted uncompleted maneuvers yield ing zero points would allow two attempts achieve official flight attempt being charged contestant once clock has started flight Ralph Hurryl Contest Board has its own deadlines meet first vote pro posals must made hy December 1 Under present procedures effec tive date new rules come out current cycle will lanuary 1 1962 However proposal currently being considered change procedures approved new rules would hecome effective until several months after Janu ary 1962 date Writing Comments Rememher send comments AMA district Contest Board mem hernot AMA Headquareersl writing comments please make complete specific possihie youre against proposal say sol Also give short explanation ohject approve proposal Tell have mixed emotions ahout pro posalmaybe like part dont like another part Contest Board mem wants know Ion points out incorporating changes will make RC Sport Scale rules consistent rules CL RC Pattern both AMA FAI FAI Scale p 77 para 537 add two new subparagrapbs 5C-B2-2BHand-launch Rubber Scale proposes allow hand-launch addition ROG Indoor Outdoor Rubber Scale models Bob Willey Lincoln NE wants alleviate difficulty providing suitably smooth debris-free sites ROG launches will also permit use larger flying props need lengthen models landing gear scale-proportions p 80 pura 575no change 5751 through 57 55 SC-B2-26Pesnut length reutriction proposes change existing rule allows Peanut en have either wingspan 13-in length 9-in rear prop Rohert B Meuser Oakland CA points out certain aircraft designs viewed using certain interpreta tions existing rules would allow hugewinged modelsof 25 30 inches wingspanto fly Peanut proposal would restructure wording section 592 change length restriction 9-in ex clusive propellers p 82 para 592 SC-g2-27Profile-type models Peanut proposes amend existing rules allow entry profile-type models Peanut Scale Robert B Meuser states origi nal intent Peanut rules nor ex clude profile-type models participation event wants restore original intent rules next-to-last sentence 582 would deleted new sentence added en end paragraph would prohibit disqualification profile-type models p 81 para 582 SC-B2-2gPrufile-type modeln PP Outdoor Gas proposes restructure wording section 56 AMA rule book allow entry profile-type models Outdoor FE Gas Flying Scale competitions Robert B Meuser states never intent rules exclude profile-type models event wants restore original intent existing rules adding phrase end section 562 would pro hibit disqualification profile-type mod els p 80 para 582 SC-82-29-Profile-type models PP Indoor Outdoor Rubber proposes re structure wording section 57 AMA rule hook no allow entry profiletype models Indoor Outdoor Rubber Plying Scale events Robert B Meuser states never intent rules ex clude profile-type models event wants restore original intent adding phrase end first sentence 572 would prohibit disqualifica tion profile-type models p 80 pura 572 SC-82-30Aasply Unified Scale rules Pea out proposes replace existing lan guage defines eligible prototype Alternate rules Peanut reference 1060 1051 1042 1039 Cro-Proposelu As mentioned earlier very few cross-proposals can accepted now Most cannot accepted yet either case submitted must official Rules Change Proposal Form must have required signatures Cross-proposals can now accepted very few CL proposalssince hate heen submitted hy recognized Advisory Committees identified pro posal summary lists follow other cross-proposals rememher cannot suhmitted until offer puhlishieg proposals have ser viced Contest Board Initial Voteand planned uttil March 1961 issue Model elation will approximate four-week period daring activity can done hefore cross-proposal cutoff date March 1 1961 intend participate cross-proposal effort sure get copies official Rules Change Pro posal Form will need well advance can ohtalned hy writing AMA Headquarters can use copies printed page 93 August 1980 issue ModelAviation paragraph 2 Unified Scale Judging section section 48 Robert B Meuser states present rule too vague other FF Scale events now use section 48 define acceptable model Profile-type mod els would allowed too p 82 para 592 SC-B2-31Clarify Alternate Peanut rules proposes make various changes section 59 delete inappropriate text clean up some sloppy wording Robert B Meuser wants following para 3 delete first three sentences para 4change ability score para 5delete word Section title change first sentence read 9 flights flights offi cial third sentence change should must can may para 6delete second sentence para 7de lete last sentence p 82 para 593 594 595 596 597 5C-82-32Unified Scale Judging rules RC Spurn end Giant Scale proposes make section 482 applicable RC Sport Giant Scale deleting first sentence section 533 substituting section 482 would affect Giant Scale because section 541 refers back section 533 John D Preston Falls Church VA states present rules too vague can did lead admissibility models events clearly violation intent rules case model entered large contest except paint job could recognized being model stated full-scale aircraft another case model entered pro totype never completed flown addition adoption pro posed rule would make model require ments uniform AMA evenesfor powered Scale models p 76 para 533 SC-82-33Consolidate edit Scale rules John de Vries proposes reposition consolidate entire Scale rules section AMA rule hook No rules would changed Duplication redundancy ambi guinies would eliminated information applicable classes Scale model aircraft would covuolidated iv Scale General 47 section pp 66 through 83 para 47 through 60 SC-82-34Diseontinue RC Precision Scale Sailplane proposes delete section 51 AMA rule book Claude McCullough Montezuma IA states event has never achieved appreciable amount popularity should removed rule hook make space popular events p 74 para 51 SC-g2-36Plier initiates Procedure Turn proposes make flier sole source responsibility determining com mence Procedure Turn Straight Flight maneuver Claude McCullough states though present rules give judges option specifying what point flier may begin Procedure Turn judges prefer let flier set distance addition states por 88 Model Aviation 2 Bernard Boehes 3 Charles Markon 4 Rudy Klulber 5 Paul Shailor South Bend IN Deerfield IL Lakemood OH Mt Clemens Ml tion rule seldom ever used believes removal portion rule will reduce possibilities errors disputes p 72 para 50432 80-8238Judges discretion scale-speed scoring proposes delete wording 50429 directs judge award scale-speed realism fixed-weight perctntage tht total Realism score Claude McCullough does want hegin descrihing specific award pcecentages particular situations feels rules now complex enough such matters shuxid left judtement officials p 72 para 5042 9 50-82-37Spore Seale mont fly award proposes add phrase Sport Scale rules Flight Scoring section 5396 would prevent model receiving con test placing award unless hecome air borne Claude McCullough states tent Scale rules has always heen flying part competition notes rules now make clear state ment principle p 77 para 539 add new subparagraph 50-82-38--Standardize RO Sport Giant Seale rules proposes allow Scale Contest Board select either RC Sport Giant Scale static flight scoring roles standard hoth enenex standard ize other operational rules except re lating size models Claude McCullough states present rules minor differences between two events inefficient standpoint contest organization pp 7678 para 53 54 SC-82-38Alner dihedral minhout penalty proposes allow Ff Flying Scale mod els depart scale dihedral accord ance sliding-scale scheme hased whether prototype high- mid- low- multi-wing configuration incur ring scale penalties William F McCombs Dallas TX notes full-scale aircraft have dihedral lack thereof will give FF model scale dihedral sufficient lateral stability fly successfully notes location aircrafts wings high mid low etc also has strong effect total amount dihedral required provide adequate lateral stability Therefore pro poses sliding scale allowable devia tion scale dihedral allowed depend ing design prototype asserts acceptance proposal would result greater variety models being built being entered con tests risk crash-damage models caused modelers trying stick scale dihedral inadequate would diminished Acceptance proposal would require addition description dihedral tolerance band sections applying FF Flying Scale events pp BO 81 82 para 5631 Rubber Flying Scale Judging Guide 58BA 596G SC-82-40-Allom horizontal stabilizer area 20% proposes allow horizontal stabilizer area FF Rubber flying Scale models increased 20% wing area incurring scale penalties pro viding scale shape maintained substantiating area calculations pre sented iv documentation FF Gas Flying Scale models would allowed tail area up 14% William F McCombs notes some full-scale aircraft have very small tail areassome little 6%while others have tail areas 20% wore observes FF models usually cannot made fly satisfactorily tail areas much less 20% believes rule will provide equitable contest rules encourage greater variety models reduce crash damuen risks since modelers will tempting fly models inadequate tail area p 81 judging Guide p 82 para 588A p 83 Peanut Scale Alternate Score Sheet Item H 50-82-41Stringer tisooc replace solid surfaces proposes allow FF Rubber Scale models use tissue stringer con struction model surfaces pro totype metal plywood other solid material surfaces incurring scale penalties William P McCombs claims tbat rubber-powered models severe disad vantage flight scoring due extra weight having toast solid material instead stringer/tissue proposed rule would make contest rules much equitable p 81 judging Guide p 02 para 508A p 83 Peanut Scale Alternate Scorn Sheet section 50-82-42Prop length limit 1/2-wingspan proposes allow rubber-powered mod els use propellers diameter up 1/3 models wingspan allow landing gear lengthened allow 1/8-in prop/ground clearance loss scale points William F McCombs points out full-size aircraft particularly lightplanes have small propellers stubhy landing gear modeler chooses aircraft subject must accept scale deviation penal ties order use propeller will give reasonable flight duration feels proposed rule will make contest rules equitable would encourage greater vari ety models p 80 para 5733 SC-82-43Non-scale airtoil sectiom allomnd proposes allow rubber-powered mod clv use desired non-ondercambered airfoil section unless prototype used undercamber losing scale points William F McCombs points out Rubher Scale models also scored duration full-size aircraft use airfoils re sult model very undesirable air foilexcessive thickness blunt leading edgesfor duration purposes believes proposal would make contest ruins equi table would encourage greater variety models built p 81 judging Guide Item lip 82 para 588A p 83 Peanut Scale Alternate Score Sheet Item 50-82-44 Fly minhoot struts/mires/profober ances proposes allow FF Scale fliers remove wing/tail struts and/or rigging wires other external protuherances except landing gear dummy engines flying purposes incurring scale penal ties William F McCombs mentions suhject items very susceptible crash damage especially Duedoor models also impair duration capabilities Rubber models good duration important contest scoring feels proposal would result morn equitable contest rules would encourage huild itt greater variety models ultimately resulting increased interest fF Scale con tests p 80 para 575-add new subpara graph p 80 para 563add new subpara graph p81 para 583 p 82 para 595 80-82-48--Eliminate duration Robber proposes eliminate duration scoring Rubber events would substitute re quirement model must achieve official flight least 40-sec duration monoplanes 30-sec multi-planes Will iam F McComhs notes great number full-scale aircraft reason design features will permit good-duration scale model tube built gross scale deviationswhich other choice models require believes adoption proposal would result equitable contest rules thereby en couraging greater variety models resulting increase interest FF Scale con tests p 80 delete paragraphs 5784 5755 replace proposed rule para 576 p 81 judging Guidedelete Flight Points Total Points p 81 para 583 586 p 82 Scoring Sheetremove handicaps flight Scum p 82 para 594 595 p 83 Score Sheetdelete Flight Points Total Points 80-82-46Peanut prop limit 5/13-ming span proposes limit maximum diameter Peanut propeller 5/13 wingspan allow lengthening land ing gear allow 1/8-in prop/ground clear ance incurring scale penalties addition structure amphibians other unique types airplanes could al tered accommodate such propeller out scale penalty William F McCombs totes mavy full-scale airplanes particularly lightplanes have short propellers stubby landing gearmaking poor subjects Peanut Scale models unless builder willing accept large scale-deviation penal ties claims adoption proposal would encourage greater diversity models would increase interest Ff Scale/Pea nut contests p 82 para 588A p 83 Score SheetItem 80-82-47Single prop multi-engine Rob ber proposes allow FF Rubber Scale models multi-engine configuration flown single propeller installed nose fuselage No other flying pro pellers would permitted No scale penalty would incurred structural changes nose sectionsuch separate noseblock arrangementwhich would necessary use arrangemunt Landing gear could extended length necessary allow 1/8-in prop/ground clearance flight propeller would limited diameter maximum 1/3 0f modnis wingspan flight prop would installed after static judging William F McComhs states FF Scale Rubber mdoels multi-engine aircraft just competitive single-engine types respect flight duration adoption proposal would make contest rules equitable encourage greater vari ety models promote interest FF Scale contests p 81 judging Guide p 82 para 588A 80-8248Engine Ounteol option CL proposes establish Engine Control option both CL Sport Precision Scale Smooth proportional use engine control would required during flightreduce power after takeoff etcand taxi ma neuver Maximum points would given engine shutoff after taxi No points would given engine still running after model landed came stop Pre cision Scale would award 020 points Sport Scale would award 010 points Mike Gretz Montezuma IA contends under present rules virtually impossible models civilian types aircraft fill out full flight plan maximum num ber options allowed votes adop tion proposal would also bring rules Precision Sport agreement respect scoring engine cutoff lieves its adoption would also reduce present confusion whether allow use option under Sport Scale rule 53112 believes adoption would make flight scoring potential types scale models equitable p 79 para SS8 80-82-48Contest Procedure CL Sport Scale proposes clarify update CL Sport Scale rules respect num ber official flights allowedthree attempts make two official flights would accomplished renumbering para graphs 5311 5312 5313 5314 adding new paragraph 5311it would entire paragraph 556 CL Precision Scale rules addition title 537 would changed Flight RC Con test Procedures Mike Grerz wants update rule hook meets intent rulemakers also agrees con test practices almost universally used p 77 para 537 p 70 para 5311 53t2 5313 5314 80-82-50Maximum total engine displace ment 125 no in CL Precision Scale proposes limit total engine dis placement CL Precision Scale 125 ca allow use size electric motor Mike Gretz notes present roles apparently through oversight set total displacement limit engines multi-engine CL Precision Scale model believes present availability popularity big engines RC Giant Scale someone might try big CL model multi-125 to- engineswhich perceives could very dangerous situation safety standpoint p 79 para 553 80-82-51Restrict aerobatics CL Sport Scale proposes delete words Aerobatics paragraph 53112 AMA rule hook Mike Gretz believes exotic CL Aerobatics ma neunerslike overhead eights cloverleaf hourglassdo belong Scale contest proposal would limit choice ma neuvern found AMA FAI Scale rules (p78 para 53112 80-82-52RO Scale flight presentation 80 degrees elevation proposes change present preseneatiou-elevation limit RC Scale 45 degrees 60 degrees Russell Knetzger Shorewood WI nones RC Pattern maneuvers have used 60-degree elevation limitation years contests use same judges both Scale Patternmeaning should additional hardship udges use greater elevation p 70 para 5022 80-82-52RC Scale maneuver 60/40 split realism vesos perfection proposes add guidelines judges score maneuvers RC Scale may wellperformed realistic proposal suggests 60% maneuver score given perfection maneuver 40% score given flight realism maneuver Russell Knetzger feels present rules silent respect judging scale realism maneuver glees example well-performed yet onrealistic maneuver too fast too round too Dx etc Award 6 points perfection 0 points realism total 6 points Another maneuver well-placed very scale-like Award 4 points per fection 5 points realism total 9 points p 70 para 5023 80-82-54l-lalf-poiot scoring maneuvers proposes amend RC Scale Flight judging Guide such maneuvers can awarded half-point scores instead being rounded-off downward next whole number Russell Knetzger would like see judges guidelines compatible Pattern practices avoid confusion since two events often flown same contests using same judges p 70 para 504 80-82-58-Judge RO Scale optines 1/3-1/31/2 proposes amend RC Scale Plight judging Guide provide guidelines judging scale operations specifically 1/3 score positioning good viewing 1/3 scale realism 1/3 quality function Russell Knetzger believes judge should have written guidelines help him reach decision scoring such functions bomb drop retracts spraying etc p 70 para 504 80-82-56-Score Complicated Gear Opera tion RC Sport Scale proposes amend RC Scale Flight judging Guide deleting sentence Sport - should nor expected model. complicated gear cycling operation Russell Knetzger lieves Sport Scale model builder has done good job copying complicated type geor operation should receive appropriately higher score p 70 para 504 12 80-82-87Scale takeoff defined some Pattarn proposes Amend RC Scale Flight lodging Guide definition Takeoff maneuver always same definition RC Pattern Takeoff given AMA RC Pattern judges Guide section E Takeoff p 47 Russell Knetager watts Scale maneuver go same Pattern because two events commonly run together same contests p 71 para 50422 50-82-56-Use PAl Figure Eight pro poses substitute FAI Figure Eight ma neuver certain modifications present Figure Eight maneuver proposal quite similar SC-82-4 SC-82-1 1 SC82-17 differs defines entry being parallel flight line no specifi cation upwind downwind starts turn exactly center judges modifies FAI definitions deleting term greerhead deleting Note Russell Knetager states AMA Figure Eight too hard judge contests now using FAI maneuver p 45 para E Horizontal Eight 80-82-88-Move Fly-Pant further out proposes umend RC Scale Flight judg ing Guide Fly-Past maneuver moved farther away flight line spectators Its flight path would parallel flight line Rumell Knetager states present requirement fly down cen ter line runway represents safety hazard some local contests now rou tinely move maneuver out bit p 72 para 50424 80-82-80Standardize landing height entry proposes two things Define landing entry point being same height used define end Takeoff maneuver tie height used define end Pattern takeoff maneu ver RC Scale Flight judging Guide would amended define beginning Landing maneuver same value used AMA RC Pattern judges Guide section E Takeoff p 47 Russell Knetzger wants no standardize heights judges aid since claims two events often flown same contest judged same judges p 72 para 50426 SC-82-61Spot landing optional Precision proposes make Spot Landing ma neuver optional event contest does provide spot scoring Ante thee maneuver could substituted allowed contest officials Russell Kneezeer ob serves Precision Scale remain ing AMA RC event left spot landing requirement contest manage ment doen choose lay out spot December 1980 89 SC-82-61 Coot other events rules should provide alternative p 72 para 50427 SC-82-62Mona flight penis Straight Flight Out/Back proposes amend RC Scale Flight judging Guide order move flight path Straight Flight Out Straight Flight Back off center run way further away flight line spectators specify 300-ft length flight centered judges Russell Knetzger wants move flight path further out safety measure p 72 paras 50432 50435 SC-82-63Craftwnanship point lose use kit parts Pracision proposes amend Utified Scale Judging section specify maximum penaley10%which may imposed tight categories use preformed parts decals Russell Knetzgtr wants judges have some form unified guideline downgrading models presence items made hy builder I-In feels some limitations modeler uses some preformed parts decals might automatically Ott rut ting p 67 pare 4544 SC-62-64 Scoring kit parts Sport Scale proposes set guideline judges respect downgrading craftmanship scores use nf kit preformed parts proposed maximum deduction six points Russell Knetzger wants see stand ardized guideline hard judge cant hiast modeler out chances competi tiveness totes no present guidelines such deductions p 77 para 5346 SC-82-65 Eliminate Sport Scala classes proposes delete section 5310 AMA rule book thereby eliminating Expert Sportsman Sport Scale classes leaving untitled class Buddy Irwin Albuquerque NM states present two-class system too complicated too costlya contest would require least six trophies wonid require too much hook keeping I-It points out cant legislate winners everyone has start bottom p 77 para 5310 SC-5266---Split Sport Scala scores 60/40f lyl static proposes limit static points 80 points average-of-two-best-flightscores 120 points would occur re vising section 5313 AMA rule book Ted White Bedford TX wants empha size flying aspect Sport Scale p 78 para 5313 SC-g267No slow cruise Fly-Past proposes delete reference slow cruise spend merely use 1978-79 rules fast slow Dan Parsons Al buquerque NM wants leave choice Fly-Past speed up pilot further states full-scale world no such term slow cruise would return section 30424 wording used 1978-79 rule book its section 4694 p 72 para 50424 SC-62-68Eliminate Flap option Sport Scale proposes amend sec 3381 deleting word flaps Dan Parsons wants emphasize fifing 0 Sport Scale notes flap operation demonstration difficult see model air p 77 para 5381 SC-82-6g Eliminate non-built parts list Sport Scale proposes delete section 5346 AMA rule book sec tion requires builder Sport Scale model provide list parts did make himself Buddy Irwin states contestants will nof comply rule unenforceable p 77 para 3346 SC-62-70 Fewer details Sport Scale Tbis proposes replace section 5353 equivalent section 1978-79 rule book section 4863 p 62 would have effect reducing number external model details will scored static judging Dan Parsons claims Sport Scale rapidly turning AMA Scaleand wants reverse trend event will revert back its original intent being Standoff Scale p 77 para 5353 SC-82-71Add Prone Tad/Pinto Tasi Hangar AC Sport Scale Flight Plan proposes make present options Proto Taxi Pinto Taxi Hangar part RC Flight Pluol thus would become ob ligatory maneuvers addition Contest Director determine runway wind conditions make maneuvers un suitable two additional options would allowed added Flight Plan contestant could earn 120 flight points see RC-82-66 Ted White wants no empha size realism Sport Scale fifing notes real airplanes taxi flights carried out p 77 para 538 53 82 SC-82-72 Reduce Sport Scale static points proposes reduce Static Scoring points following values Accuracy Outline30 Craftsmanship25 Finish Color Markings25 Ted White wants crease emphasis flying RC Sport Scale proposal complements SC-82-66 SC-82-7t p 77 para 536 SC-82-73 Remote Figure Eight AC Flight Plan Sport Scale proposes remove Figure Eight obligatory maneuver Sport Scale Flight Plan replace Option Ted White contends maneuver dangerous because forces modeler fly too far out too low thereby endangering model p 77 para 538 item 2 SC-g2-74Make Touch Go option proposes have Touch Go ma neuver RC Sport Scale equivalent option instead equinalent two options present Dan Parsons claims actuality maneuver should judged such also believes reducing no one-option maneuver might increase its popularity p 77 para 53 83 Note RC Scale modelers invited review proposal ltC-g2-B under Radio Control Pro posals November issue page 97 presented new Scale Pylon Racing event utilizing static scoring rules Sport Scale As written steps being taken resolve whether proposal properly should handled Scale Contest Board Radio Control Contest Board Radio Control Ruin Proposals RC-B2-7Fbergless propellers Quarter Midget Pylon proposes allow use fiberglass propellers Quarter Midget Py lon Racing Vance H Sutton Poughkeepsie NY claims fiberglass props would cheaper use since dont break easily addition use would make ex perimentation various prop sizrs easier accomplish since would last longer cites fact type propeller now being safely used CL Scale Racing engines similar power rpm used Quarter Midget p 53 para 416 RC-828 Use 35 cc engines Quarter Midg en proposes change maximum allowable engine displacement Quarter Midget Pylon Racing 35 cc exist itt 25 cc James F Gager Fort Wayne IN points out now competi tive 25 cc engine marketand now-and-then basis observes least four suitable 35 cc engines now readily available thanks popularity RC car racing p 53 para 4141 RC-g2-9 Use engine shutoff Quarter Midg Tbis proposes liberalize carburetor rule Quarter Midget Pylon Racing existing rule would changed allow use fuel cutoff provided could done RC model upright position simple venturi coeld used place RC carburetor james F Gager states present rule being ignored fliers since use secondary re mote needle valve systems RC carburetors now being used fuel shutoff mechanisms anyway p 33 para 4145 RC-8210--Allow engine modifications Quarter Midget proposes eliminate existing role prohibits engine re work/modification Quarter Midget Pylon Racing Section 4146 would changed allow engine modifications did alter engine displacement James F Gager notes parts substitution already hap pening accepted fact life com petitive racing observes some engine reworksuch rechroming sleevesis now being done driven shortage mansfacturer replacement parts p 53 para 4 146 AC-82-11Oefine attempt official flight AC Sport Aerobatics proposes define attempt official flight limit contestant two attempts make official flight An attempt would charged contestant once clock started flight Ralph Weiss Cane Place NY notes since rules now refer official flight becomes necessary specify number attempts available contestant notes approval proposal would make RC Sport Aerobatic rules consistent witb CL RC Pattern both AMA FAI FAI Scale p 48 para 3911 RC-82-12Prewurized fuel systems IhA Pylon Racing Tbis proposes allow pres surized fuel systems using either engine crank case pressure pen-bladder-type fuel tanks used i4A Pylon Racing Use avail able pressure backylates would also al lowed John Kilsdook Nortbville Ml em phasizes pressnre fuel systems nor increase performance engine main virtue provide very consist ent engine runsa problem very prevalent AAsespecially novice fliers p 55 para 43323 RC-52-13Mie 26 cc 35 cc engines Quarter Midget proposal broader scope RC-82-8 proposes allow 35 cc engines combined increase wing area required 375 sq minimum weight three pounds John Kils donk wants allow plentiful 35 cc engines Quarter Midget recogeizes increased performance compared 25 cc engines requires changes model specifications order drive out existing 25 cc models observes existing available fiberglass fuselages racer kits could easily modi fied accept new larger wing new minimum weight will large ly attained because larger heavier engines new larger heavier wing emphasizes intent proposal nor create ne v class replace existing event intended allow competitor have choice engine/plane combinations can flown competi tively same event p 53 paras 4141 4110 4111 RC-62-14Separate Open event RC Sport Aeeohatics proposes create new Open class RC Sport Aerobatics ac commodates both monoplanes biplanes replicas aerobatic aircraft known capable aerobatic compe tition within box Model weight engine limits would same RC Giant Scale Flight maneuvers would continuous-flow type used International Aerobatic Competition contests Tourna ment Champions C Glenn Carter Wal nut Creek CA hopes increase appeal type RC competition providing event will accommodate models previously ineligible p 48 paras 394 3941 3943 39131 RC-8215Separate Scores free-style ma neusees AC Sport Aerobatics pro poses score five free-style ma neuuers Biplane event separately scale 0-10 require five maneuvers Sportsman also maneuvers selected list applicable class entered C Glenn Carter wants align classes require same number free-style maneu vers giving full credit difficult continuous flow free-style der simplify judging five maneuvers would have drawn published list class being entered pp 48 49 paras 3933 395 3965 3992 39152 39153 3916 39173 39175 39176 391 77 391 79 391 82 391 83 391 87 RC-6216No Pre-Prlonice gear down & no pipes Novice proposes delete existing Pre-Novice class Pattern require Novice-class aircraft fly gear down also prohibit use tuned-pipe exhaust systems Novice-class aircraft Rob ert C Noll Vestal NY believes five classes Pattern too since Pre-Novice included contests should dropped AMA rule book wants simplify Novice help newcomers break sport RC pp 39 40 paras 38441 387 3882 38121 3814 38143J AC-S2-17No mandatory progression Espeet Masters proposes make advancement flier Expert Masters class RC Pattern strictiy voluntary mat tee Robert C Null expresses opinion majority Pattern fliers will never achieve level skill required compete against top Masters contestants should allowed remain active Expert becoming involved demanding time travel required become competitive Mas ters flier Once declaring himself Master flier could revert Expert except outlined section 38812 p 39 para 38 82 RC-52-1BThis number associated active proposal RC-62-lgRaise Reneese Double lmmelmann K-factor 2 3 proposes crease K-factor RC Pattern Re verse Immelmant maneuver two three Russell Knetzger states experience maneuver seems indicate difficulty underrated pp 40 41 section 3819 item Reverse Double melmant RC-g2-20Define center points Pattern roll maneuvers proposes definite descrip tions center points following Pattern maneuvers Four-Point Roll EightPoint Roll Three Horizontal Rolls Slow Roll AMA RC Pattern Judges Guide would revised section E description maneuvers would reflect following definitions Four- Eight-Point RollsCenter middle inverted flight Three Horizontal RollsCenter inverted portion second roll Slow Rollsame Four/Eight-Point Rolls Russell Knetzger states existing maneuver descriptions allow consensus center poives maneuvers reached proposed descriptions will easy parties interpret correctly pp 45-47 items indicated RC-62-21 number vot associated active proposal RC-82-22 number associated active proposal AC-B2-23Maneuner downgrade guidelines Pattern proposes add new sec tion AMA RC Pattern Judges Guide wherein suggested downgrades will given Stall Turn top-overt yaw wrong direction number Loops Axial Rolls wrong too few too maneuvers being off-center suggested values downgrades include Stall Turn flops3-4 points Novice 2-3 points other classes Stall Turn wrong-yaw1A-2A depending upon quality turn Loops/Rolls num ber pff ho i-/ 13-4 points pff thatzero score maneuvers off-center deduct two points quarter total maneuvers length offset Russell Knetzger believes standardized set suggested guidelines needed area cover some very troublesome judging situations p 45 AMA RC Pattern Judges Guide section Dafter mandatory zeroes section add new section RC-g2-24Rmtore straight/level flight end Pattern maneuners proposes add requirement St ft straight level flight start/end AMA Pattern maneuvers AMA RC Pattern judges Guide would revised implement proposal Russell Knereger believes requirement straight level flight has inadvertantly omitted new rule bookit has previous editions AMA rule hook claims level flight segments help judges determine models heading altitude provides fit ting start end maneuver would keep AMA pattern line FAI pattern p 45 section Eadd new paragraph RC-52-25Renise Pattern clam-patterns create short list patterns proposes create short list patterns use contests contest management de sires drop maneuvers interests speeding things up Russell Knetzger has re vised patterns using principle everincreasing difficulty has suggested maneuvers should dropped create short lists' claims short lists quite common local contests proposal made encourage greater uni formity proposed revised patterns maneuvers dropped form short list indicated asterisks pre sented accompanying Table 1 pp 40 90 Model Aviation 41 paras 3814 3815 3816 3817 3818 3819 Table 1 New Class Patterns & Short Lists 16 Novice Pattern Menauvers Note RC82 31 proposes change class nanse Sportsman 1 Takeoff U note Al 2 Stall Torn U 3 Immelmuen Torn U 43 Inside Loops U S Straight Inverted Flight DI 6 1 Reverse Outside Loop U 7 3 Horizontal Rolls ID 8 Reverse Cuban Eight U note RI 9 Cobra Roll DI note 81 10 Landing U 17 Advanced Pattern Maneuvers 1 Takeoff U 2 Figure M U note B 3 Cuban Eight ID 4 Double Immelmane U 5 Four-Point Roll Dl 6 3 Reverse Outside Loopt U 7 Slow Roll DI 8 3 Inside Loops U 9 3 Horizontal Rolls Dl 103-Turn Spin IUI 11 Landing lul 18 Expert Pattern Maneuvers 1 Takeoff U 2 Figure M V Rolls U 3 Cuban Eight DI Double Immelmane 01 5 Slow Roll Dl 6 3 Reverse Outside Loops UI 7 4Point Roll DI 5 1 Square Loop U note CI 5 8-Point Roll DI 10 Top Hat 101 11 3 Horizontal Rolls Dl 12 Landing lul 191 Alternate Masters Pattern Maneuvers Note use contests preselec ted list Masters maneuvers detired 13 Reverse Outside Loops 101 K3 2 Slow Roll ID K3 3 Figure M Rolls lul KS 4 4-point Roll Dl K4 5 Reverse Double Immelmuen UI K2 tote DI 68-Point Roll Dl K4 7 Triangle Rolling Loop U K4 8 Reverse Knife Edge Dl K4 9 Reverse Top Hat 101 K4 10 Reverse Point Roll DI K4 11 Square Loop V Rolls 101 K5 12 Two Opposite Rolls Dl K3 Note long list has K-total 45 takeoff landing scored Notes Indicated maneuver deleted create short list' A The following maneuvers have de leted proposall Straight Flight Out Procedure Turn Straight Flight Back B New additions pattern proposal C New maneuver proposed RC-g241 O Revision K no 3 proposed RC-82-19 UI Upwind Dl Downwind RC-82-26--Mandstory maneuver calls end sdd 50 ft seal flight end maneuver proposes ta two things First require flier helper judges permission call out maneuver prior its initia tion after its completion second require 50ft straight level flight entry termination Pattern maneuver Downgrades would given failure comply Russell Knetzger states call out vital contests multiple flight lines use help judges sort out right model believes callout skill pilot should master need straight level flight same given RC-fl2-24 p 40 para 35148 RC8227Landins always scored Pattern proposes add statement AMA rule hook would assure land ing done out flightplan sequence would always scored would auto matically receive zero score Russell Knetz ger states some Pattern judges believe unscheduled landingcaused flameout other unexpected occurrence must automatically receive zero score cause performed sequence listed flight plan because maneuvers omitted because forseen circumstances believes landing must always scored like takeoff inevitable consequence flight flier should receive best possible treatment already bad situ ation p 40 para 35142 RC82-28--Jodge tells flier flight plan devi anion proposes permit Pattern judge inform flier has omitted maneu ver has performed maneuver out se quence Russell Knetzger believes proposal will benefit both fliers judges would keep judges having guess what coming next would help keep flier making similar errors same flight p 40 para 381 42 RC-8229 K-factors Delete Expert make optional local Masters contests proposes two things First com pletely delete K-factors fram Expert Pattern second delete K-factors fuhofafion Masters scores local coetests except Masters Tournament similar qualifiers flights Russell Knetzger claims K-fac toes tremendous headache contest ficials local contests great source error score tabulation process doubts proposal would change outcome contests p 40 pars 3812 RC-82-30Delege limits Pattern flight time proposes eliminate time lim its flight portion Pattern keep ing engine-starting time limit Russell Kneezger notes since pass model front judges must ma neuver flight time-limit barrassment flier claims complete Ex pert pattern can flown presently-al lowed 10-mit time-slot engine starts bitch p 40 para 3811 RC-82-31Change Pattern Classes Pre-Novice/ Novice no Novice/Sportsman proposes change names two Pattern class es Pre-Novice Novice Nov ice fportsman Russell Knetzger claims nante Pre-Novice awkward Novice demeaning fliers home field since frequently club instructors usually better weekend sport fliers p 39 para 387 RC-82-32 Landing takeoff direction con trolled contest officials proposes give authority set direction Pat tern takeoffs landings contest ficials now option flier Russell Knetzger claims present sys tem allowing fliers choose direc tion takeoff landing results chaotic dangerous field conditions Plane handlers fail look proper direction departing arriving models p 40 para 38141 RC-82-33Pattern model dry weight limit 0f 11 lbs proposes set dry no-fuel weight Pattern models maximum 11 lbs Russell Knetzger wants AMA weight limit agree FAI weight limit AMA weight limit now includes fuel weight p 39 para 3842 RC-82-34Cobra Roll additional downgrade proposes add additional downgrade existing list AMA RC Pattern udges Guide Cobra Roll maneuver Rolls same relative position 45 de gree paths Russell Knetzger believes minor improvement will help both pilots judges p 45 item E Cobra Roll RC-82-35Cuban Eight downgrade clarifica tiOn proposes replace existing No 4 downgrade Cuban Eight maneuver Pattern following 4 Rolls centered 45-degree descents other Russell Knetager states purpose proposal clarify pi lot may use 45-degree des cent make rolls lung centers descent p 45 para E Cuban Eight item 4 RC-g2-36Double lmmelmann Change onesecond rule proposes modify description Double Immelmant ma neuver AMA RC Pattern udges Guide sn straight level portion held no less second Down grade No 4 changed read Model pauses less second before half outside loop Russell Knetzger claims will allow individualism flier will allow graceful maneuver p 45 para E Double Immelmuon RC-g2-37Eight-Point Roll Remove time limits proposes remove 4-h-sec limits 5-sec goal descrip tion Eight-Feint Roll AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide Russell Knetzger wants allow fliers perform graceful ma neuvers p 45 para E Eight-Point Roll RC-82-38Four-Point Roll Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits 5-sec goal descrip tion Four-Point Roll AMA RC Pattern judges Guide Russell Knetzger wants fliers allowed make graceful maneuvers p 45 pars E Four-Point Roll RC-8239Landing Revise description proposes make Landing definition AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide read follows model flares smoothly touch ground within 15 meters about 48 ftj either side judges landing first main rotating tail nosewheel no bouncing changes headlog Landing maneuver will start sin meters 1915 ft runway maneuver will considered complete . Downgrade 6 would changed read Model lands out side 30-meter zone Downgrade 8 would changed read Model does rotate main wheels Russell Knetzger claims describes better landing ter minology aviation-based judge pate pilot control sooner instead last-minute dodging around p 46 pars E Landing RC-g2-4f3--One Reverse Outside Loop Change second role proposes modify Reverse Outside Loop ma neuver same manner given RC-8236 except Downgrade S would affected Russell Knetzger wants allow flier individualism p 46 para E Reverse Outside Loop RC-g241New meneuver Sqoare Loop proposes add new maneuver RC Pattern proposed inclusion Expert class pattern RC-8225 maneurer would defined AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide follows Square Loop Model pulls op executes square loop model should rotate sharply corsets straight paths should least 20 meters 6514 ft long Down grades 1 Loop square 2 Sides square same size 3 Changes heading 4 Wings level Russell Knetzger believes addition maneuver Expert class pattern would good preparation Mat ters-class maneuvers p 46 para Eadd new paragraph RCB242ReveeseDoubleImmelmano Change second rule proposes modify Reverse Double Immelmane ma neuver same manner given RC-82 36 eweept Downgrade 3 would affect ed Russell Keetzger believes will add potential gracefulness maneuver p 46 pata E Reverse Double Immelmano RC-82-43 Reverse Knife Edge Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits 5-sec goalsimilar RC-8238 Russell Knetager wants allow graceful maneuvers p 46 para E Reverse Knife Edge RC-g244Reeerse Point Roll Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits S-sec goalsimilar RC-8238 Russell Knegzger wants allow graceful maneuvers p 46 para E Reverse Point Roll RC-g2-45Slow Roll Make minimum time limit 5 sec proposes change time limit Slow Roll approximately 5 sec minimum S sec 4-6-sec lim its Downgrade S would deleted Russell Knetzger says present 6-sec maxi mum time limit discourages some really gor geous slow slow rolls p 46 para E Slow Roll RC-g246--Stall Turn Revise definition proposes clean up definition maneuver helps prevent being wingoner instead stall turn revised definition iv AMA RC Pattern ludges Guide would read follows Stall Turn model starts straight level flight noses up vertical position stalls yaws tightly through 180 degrees . Russell Knetzger wants clarify things p 46 para E Stall Tom RC-9247Straight Plight Out land Back Revise flight path proposes mont flight path maneuvers farther away flight line spectators AMA RC Pattern ludges Gulde would re vised read follows Straight Flight Out model must brought exactly parallel flight line flown heading absolutely straight level path distance approximately 100 meters 300 ft centered judges . Delete Down grade 1 Revise Downgrade 5 read Gal lops yaw roll pitch Russell Knetager believes present flight path too close safety pp 46 47 para E Straight Flight Out RC-82-48Steaighg Inverted Plight Match PAl proposes remove 3-5-sec time limits maneuver 4-sec minimom deleting Downgrade 4 Russell Knetager notes FAI does lim width maneuver AMA shouldnt either except 60-degree frame p 47 pars E Straight Inverted Flight RC-6249Tekeoff Describe better maneu ver proposes revise AMA RC Pat tern lodges Guide redefining Takeoff maneuver read follows Takeoff model must stand still runway engine running being held accelerate smoothly toward flying speed rotate onto main wheels lift off very gently runway climb gradual angle takeoff ran should straight take off complete model has made turn approximately 60 degrees above anal titude least 6 meters about 20 ft Downgrades 1 Model dons stand still released fails en gain speed smooth ly 3 Model fails rotate onto main wheels jumps ground Russell Knetzger feels higher altitude completion gives things judge rest proposal describes better maneuver p 47 para E Takeoff RC-8250Thres Horleontal Rolls Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6sec limits 5-sec goalsimilar RC 82-38 Russell Knetager says will make maneuver match FAI maneuver allow flier flexibility will allow graceful maneuvers p 47 para E Three Horizontal Rolls RC82-51Three Inside Loops Add down grade proposes add downgrade maneuver definition AMA RC Pat tern judges Guide would read 5 Exit same altitude heading entry Rus sell Knetzger feels revision would helpful beginning fliers Pattern Nov ice class p 47 para E Three Inside Loops RC-8282Three Reverse Inside Loops Change second role proposes modify Three Reverse Inside Loops ma nesver same manner given RC-8236 except no Downgrades affected Russell Knetzger wants provide flier opportunity make graceful maneuver p 47 para E Three Reverse side Loops RC-g2-53--Three Reverse Outside Loops Change second rule proposes change similar RC-82-52 see RC-8236 Russell Knetzger wants allow graceful maneuvers p 47 para E Three Reverse Out side Loops RC-82-84Top Hat Stovepipe proposes redefine Top Hat maneuver description AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide following manner Top Hat Model es polls over inverted flight distance equal vertical climb pulls down ell Knetzger believes rules intended call maneuver des cribed present definition adequate produce desired maneu ver p 47 pars E Top Hat RC-83-55Traffic Pattern Revise descrip tion proposes revise description maneuver found AMA RC Pat tern adges Guide read follows Traf fic Pattern maneuver commenced model flying wind parallel flight line judges turn away flight line 90 degrees d turn maneuver finished 6 meters 20 ft altitude uit may right contestant wishes Russell Knetzger states eliminates discussion left right fortes maneuver away flight line safety consideration blends Landing revision RC 82-39 p 47 para E Traffic Pattern RC-82-56---Triangle Rolling Loop Correct ap parent misprint proposes revise description mancover found AMA RC Pattern ludges Guide follow ing manner Triangle Rolling Loop Model pulls up 45 degree climb holds atti tude no less second ell Knetager believes present wording misprint p 47 para E Triangle Rolling Loop RC-82-57Two Rolls Opposite Directions Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits 5-sec goalsimilar RC-82-38 Rumeli Knetager believes time restraints really necessary p 47 para E Two Rolls Opposite Direc tions RC82-58---Pree passeer Novice Mas ters Clarification proposes revise cer tain wording Flight Pattern paragraph RC Pattern section AMA rule book wording question begins second sentence pars 3814 time model passes - maneuver being performed proposal December 1980 91 RC-82-58 Coot changed read time model passes ding case maxi mum two passes may made maneuver being performed Walter E Damuck Jr Waterbury CT points uut present rule allowing pass places severe hardship Novice Master class fliers because would force Novice land downwind Master class flier has two dilemmas choose can either make downwind landing can com mence first maneuver first down wind pass immediately after takeoff Walter states second alternative Mas ter isa safety hazard since would allow flier check trim see retract gear hung apa condition could result quick depletion airborne bat tery pack possibly leading out-of-con trol crash p 40 para 3814 RC-82-69Adopt PAl RC Aerobatics place AMA RC Pattern Thin proposes throw out Section 38 AMA rule book re placing FAI RC Aerobatics f3A Novice class has added Novice class fliers would fly pattern consist ing 10 maneuvers having total K-factor score 250 points selected con testant FAI pattern Ted White Bedford TX claims AMA Pattern con tests have become too expensive too compli cated too time-consumingdue multiplicity classesto really meaning ful competitions pp 39-47 para 38 Control Line Rules Proposals Note Proposals marked n- open cross-proposal activity mined lately CL-82-7 Navy Carrier class changes pro poses three things First combine Class Class II scale event second change Class non-scale event third change Profile Carrier starting event changes would accomplished tak ing following actions new all-scale Class II would established deleting lower-limit engine displacement 4010 co para 3032 beginnerized Pro file class would established changing model specifications para 3033 3033 1 additional wording follow 3033 add model will have no movable components except elevators hook throttles Example No movable lines flaps ailerons rudder 30331 add Stock en gines An engine will acceptable advertised sold factory-produced ready-to-run unit over 300 use homemade custom-producedthrottle dual curb see-ups throttles different makes sizes engines unacceptable Other changes would made follow ing manner respect Bonus Points para 30812 would become applicable Class II 308221 would revised applicable Class II models would receive 200 bonus points 3081 3 would made applicable Class Profile Class heading 308131 would deleted leaving body subparagraph intact 30814 would re vised read receive bonus points Class II respect Landing two changes would made 301212 add Plane landing outside arresting area remaining deck example Coming stop free-roll area 301 21 5 add Definitiot arrested landing Plane being stopped arresting cables necessary remain hooked Richard ino Woodhaven NY states proposal would result increase competition new Clans II old planes can still used addition 200 bonus points will almost certainly keep profile models out Class II new Profile event will hopefully once again become begin ners event wan envisioned 1973 new Class will provide something in-be tween pp 27 28 paran 30323033031 30331 30812 308121 30813 30814 301 212 301213 CK-82-8Revise Landing Precision Aero batics Thin proposes revise description Landing maneuver Precision Aerobatics section AMA rule book Paragraph 311 316 would revised read Landing correct landing will udged smooth gradual descent gentle touch down aircrafts wheels landing procedure shall judged time aircraft machen normal glide path 4 6 feet judging shall end air craft makes landing assigned flight circle aircraft fully supported its landing gear Kenneth W Stout Livings ton N believes present rule pro duces excessive hardship judges since supposed determine model has lose its flying power addi tion produces unfair hardship flier since trying make precision landing after one-lap glide possibly under adverse wind conditions p 32 para 31 13 16 CL82-29Peecision Landing Precision Aerobanics Thin proposes revise des cription Landing maneuver AMA rule book section 311316 follows Landing correct landing judged model makes smooth gradual descent land no bounce unusual roughness part model other landing gear having touched ground ludging begins model starts smooth gradual descent 4 6 feet until touches down Arthur Adimison Tay lor Ml contends present rule imposes too much hardship both judges contestantmuch same Ken Stout CL-82-8 p 32 para 311316 CL-g2-10Add NA Cornbee asSupplensental proposes add event AMA rule book Supplemental Event sec tion would structured follows 1 Gen eral Applicability equipment purpose rules procedures judging same CL Combat except specified below 2 Stream ers Streamers shall cut 14-in wide 714 ft long string leader shall 4- 8-lb test cotton shall marked ink 48 knot shall extend beyond ink mark 12 3 Contest Site Combat circle shall laid out using three concentric circles provide five-foot radius pilots circle 40 50 ft-radius safety zone Engine displacement limit would 0-00504 cu model weight 2 lb max line length 349 353 lines would 2 multi-strand lines 0012 diameter Pull test would 15 lb Steven B Sacco Norwood MA points out event now being flown throughout country local-rules basis best interests both competitors spectators establish line requirements pull-test values circle lay out rules promote safety consistency add new section AMA rule book CL-82-1 1Combetr Ossen Class fliers mast users own engines proposes make cer tain changes rant Combat rules pertain Open class competition Section 3381 would revised read follows Match Period starting judge will sound loud signal match starting time Either pilot pit crew may start engine pilot junior Senior class model flier pilot Open class model flier pilot must start engine beginning match period aircraft may launched imme diately after starting Junior Senior clans pilot aircraft may launched Open clans pilot once pilot has picked up control handle given launch sig nal pit crew match will end following occur Section 33831 would revised read follows pit crew may start except initial start Open class pilots change engines refuel change plugs propellers etc make re pairs necessary during match Lines cut broken during match may repaired Steven B Sacco observes under pres ent rules pilot can win Combat match en tirely result having better pit crew does opponentthat occurs event mid-air collision causing both models crash prior cuts being made better-pitted plane wins basin airtime points p 35 paras 3381 33831 CL-82-12Begin combat planes 180 degrees apart proposes establish method restraining commencement combat until both planes have airborne leant two laps separated another approximately 180 degrees accomplished renising two sections Combat rules follows First revise section 33823 read Combat may begin until both aircraft airborne both pilots pilots circle starting judge additional center judge sounds signal combat begin initial launch signal will given udge satisfied aircraft bane completed least two level laps counterclockwise separated approximately 180 degrees subsequent launches signal may occur anytime both aircraft flying level counterclockwise separated approximately 180 degrees Second change 331118 read Maneuvering ex pressly forbidden see 821 822 43 Attacking before signal combat begin see 823 latter deals feiture Ron McNally Springfield VA states thin method have found does give preferential advantage except airtime first plane- up tither flier match p 35 para 33823331116 CL-82-13Comhat Start engine winbin 216 win lose proposes establish new Combat rule such entrant will auto matically lose match cannot get engine started within 25 win after match starts exception neither entrants engine ban started end 25 minutes time will ran until winner estab lished Ron McNally says change will allow content move ahead prolong agony p 33 insert new para 3S81c renumber existing 3381c subsequent CL-82-14--Slow Combat Psel tank cannon enclosed proposes add wording existing rule would prohibit enclosing fuel tank Slow Combat modeL Sec tion 342d would have following added fuel tank must enclosed Notch ing wing permissible strength safety ore nor compromised Ron McNally wants eliminate loophole rules could make judging models legality difficult p 36 para 342d CL-82-15 Rat Racing Put displacement breek B cc proposes make slight alteration Rat Race table sec tion 26 two lines defined Engine Size column20103009 30104028 would changed 2136 3031 30524028 Ron McNally wants to change dividing line talbe nominal 29 cu engine 5 ccmaking consistent other CL events p 25 section 26-Table CL-82-16--Rat Racing Change smallest en gine line specifications proposes two things First change present engine displacement band Rat Race table 15002009 cu 1500 2135 cu second change minimum line diameter associated 014 Ron McNally would like see change ties CL-82-13 some degree made sa Juniors could use Formula 21 planes Rat believes might also allow Senior Open fliers use 35 cc engines competitively Rat p 25 section 26-table CL-8217Profile Navy Carrier Change en gina specifications proposes increase allowable engine displacement Profile Carrier 4009 cu allow use ball-hearing crankshaft designs Pete Mazur Aurora would like see advantage taken ready availability RC-style 40 engines event p 27 para 303 31 CL-82-18-Naey Carrier Delete 44-in wing span limit proposes delete wing span limit 44-in Carrier models Pete Mazur points out 44-in limitation re suits grossly distorted Profile scale models after 300 sq requirement met p 27 para 303 CL-82-19Profile Navy Carriert Allow use ball-hearing crankshaft engines proposes delete wording rule re quires use plain sleeve bearing engines event Pete Macar notes cost competitive plain-bearing engine higher bali-bearing enginel ob serves low-performance plain-bear ing engines much cheaper equivalent bali-bearing engine p 27 para 30331 CL-82-20Navy Carrier Redefine landing points proposes modify existing rule defining landing points follows Land ing Points Landing dead stick included hook engaged arresting cable plane completely stopped shall scored fol lows Leon R Ryktarsyk Detroit Ml notes some pit crews now trying catch models still moving having missed arresting cables p 28 para 30 121 CL-82-21Ngey Carrier Delete 60 degree nnee-higlt limit proposes delete sec tion 301 1223 AMA rule book limits nose-high attitude model during low-speed flight maximum 60 degrees Leon Ryktarsyk claims possible enforce rule accurately p 28 para 3011223 CL-62-22Formsla 40 Rat must use 020-in lines 40 engines proposes change requited minimum line diameters Formula 40 Speed Rat Racing associated tablesand 40 cu displacement enginesfrom 018 020 Ron McNally points out being proposed reasons safety p 23 sec 24table p25 sec 26table CLg2-23Stantladiue mini-pipes Speed proposes Speed events use minipipes maximum length shall no longer 6-in measured center line cylinder bore edge pipe side diameter pipe shall constant no taper allowed Gene Hempel acting Speed Advisory Committee desires make rules uniform eliminate con fusion CCL -82- 24 d Superebarging turbocharging geseoss boosts prohibited proposes allow naturally-aspirated en glans Speed events Supercharging turbocharging gaseous boosts would prohib ited Nicholas B Sher acting tot Speed Advisory Committee points out racing engines now being operated hairy edge selt-destruction further significant increases horsepower likely have severe safety-related consequences modelers and/or spectators p 17 para 234 add limitation statement CLg22BMoase cad NA Scale Racing Up grade official status proposes up grade two events official status deleting words Supplemental title section 28 AMA rule book J E Kianse acting behalf Racing Advisory Committee points out ex isting rules have proven over several years use events enjoy great pop ularity national basis p 26 para 28 CL-82-26Endurancer Eliminate need weigh modelfearry fuel internally proposes delete Endurance model speci fications except first sen tence paragraph 336 eliminate maximum weight requirement 4 lbs Paul M Smith Sterling Heights Ml states wording wants delete merely leftovers years piece-meal rules changes no longer meaning ful since four-oz fuel limitation put effect notes four-lb weight limit no longer meaningful too imposed restrict fuel quantity days gone p 37 para 336delete first sentence tabledelete 4 lb man model weight CL-82-27Endurance Reduce fuel capacity 50 cc proposes reduce maxi mum fuel capacity 4 1183 cc 50 cc 17 Cl oz Paul M Smith points out recent rule change event reduction Curl capacity 4 oz done purpose allowing event flown mom reasonable time points oat record under present rules now over 28 win will probably go higher proposal made same spirit last reduced fuel capacityto make possible fly event reasonable length time p 37 para 354 CL-8228Speed Two flights over ecisting record era autamatic new record pro poses change wording support ing flight rule section 23196 two flights contestant exceed cur rent record will automatically give flier right claim new record would accomplished deleting first two sen tences section 231 96 substituting following supporting flight faster record flight flier will have automatically established new record new record will set higher speed two wcord-setting flights William L Boss New Hyde Park NY cites case recent contest flier wan awarded new record because went too fast during supporting flight wan 5 mph faster record flight believes present rules tend award records basis lesser performance rather accept superior performances record purposes 23 para 231 96 92 Model Aviation CL-82-29--Navy Carrier Change nearing high low speed flight proposes require both high-speed low-speed values calculated nearest 1/100 mph low speed points shall scored three times difference between high low speeds mph Marc War washana Canton Ml explains present system too complicatedthat cal culator required no quickly longhand methods used quarter page paper required p 28 paras 3010 230112 CL-82-30Nany Carrier Define hook length faselage length proposes define book length nded us measured intersection hook fuselage hottom uselage length will defined er onethird tbe length fuselage measured hack prop hub rearmost pare airplane LeRoy Cordes Chicago IL claims confusion bow hoth measure ments made proposal has suhmitted clarify situation p 27 para 303 CL-g2-31Nany Carrier Define line spacing eweegence proposes revise section 2043 imposes limits control lines may emerge model follows.lines shall emerge either tween within inch either elevation control lines Harry 1-ligley Glenwood IL states present rules can inter preted require lions spaced maxi mum inch apart believes intent rule p 27 para 3043 CL-82-32Naey Carrier Gieing law spenel signel proposes clarify low speed signal given Insert sentence section 30111 immediately after first sentence follows ptable ludges signal shall ginen model crosses stern deck lap prior locke start low speed timing model will arry Higley states indicated wording inadnertantly omit ted rule book recent printing p 28 para 30111 CL-g2-33Naey Cerrier Delete requirement far plain hearing engines proposal identical CL-82-19 LeRoy Cordes notes few plain-hearing engines being made today fliers taking ball-bearing engines converting plain-bearing Acceptance proposal would allow new flier get competitive engine rea sonable cost local hobby shop p 27 para 30331 CL-g2-34Nany Carrier Define arrested landing proposes add new sub paragraph 301213 worded follows An arrested landing defined air planes forward motion stopped primarily arresting hook engaging arresting cable flight terminates whet planes forward motion ceases receive maximum landing points airplanes forward motion ceases must assume same atti tude assumed prior takeoff Judges guide required arresting hook remain engaged arresting cable after forward motion ceases airplane subsequently rolls off pulled off deck landing still counts LeRoy Cordes states rule used 80 Nationals received unanimous vote Navy Carrier Society members attendance observes also safety improvement since would no longer necessary pit crew members dash onto possihly oil-slick deck try grab model before rolls/falls off deck p 28 para 301215 added CL-g2-35Nany Carrier Define niethad far computing total scare proposes de fine method kenned calculate con testants total score would done adding following new paragraph Carrier rules Scoring flight score shall total high speed points low speed points landing points bonus points LeRoy Cordes notes presently found Navy Carrier rules p 28 add new paragraph CL-g2-36Nany Carrier Minimice builder af-the-madel rule far Janiar/Seniar proposes en add new paragraph section 30 AMA rule book would read follows Junior Senior modeler shall have participated construction plane will place minimum maxi mum amount time skill employed hut will insure modeler some involve ment its constructiun George W Voitik Evanston IL wants stop making hippo crites under-iS modelers nearly fly secondhand planes p 28 add new para CL-g2-37Neey Carrier Eliminate hailder af-the-madel mm far Janiar/Seniar pro poses no add new paragraph section 30 AMA rule book der model rule does apply unior Senior modelers Harry Higley wants stop making hippocrites Carrier fliers below 18 years age p 28 add new para CL-g2-38Nany Carrier Emphasine law speed proposes-to revise scoring sys tem emphasis placed low speed rather high speed would accomplished modifying various parts Carrier rules following plan would implemented Scoring Award three points mph high speed two points second low speed plus landing bonus points Harry Higley notes long high speed used divisor will push higher higher speeds p 28 paras 301 03011 Free Flight Rules Proposals FF 82-14Change clauses dsdl-leeet hesis proposes eliminate present Junior Senior Open age-group classifications contestant grouping inaugurate skill-level-based system having classifica tions Novice Sportsman Open con testant would elect class chose enter event would al lowed enter different classes different events could also change classifications contest-to-cnntese Fur purposes maintaining netting national records record would established event Stan Stoy Maryland Heights MO lieves proposal will help popular ize FF activities will provide best possible way encourage beginners opinion traditional way help itt beginnersmaking up new events simple supposedly attractive expertsdoes have good track record notes skill-level systems used RC Pattern RC Helicopter CL Precision Aerobatics PAMPA seem have accomplished desired results points out proposal would nor upset age-group system AMA dues con test feesit would apply actual flying competition p 7 para 3insert new paragraph after 32 label 53 renumber existing paragraphs accordingly would also result necessity tort oise wording para 137 p 3 since refers age-group contestant classifica tions PP82-15-Na stractsrel hracing Easy B proposes amend Easy B rules adding new paragraph having following wording Structural bracing per mitted E on Burbank CA states present rules allowing structural bracing diverge historically used Easy B promoted ingenious struc tural efficieocy event p 13 para 8 add new subparagraph h FF-g2-lgEsuahlish Rshfaer Speed Sap plentental went proposes fol lowing set rules added AMA rule book order make FF Rubber Speed new Supplemontal event 1 event propeller-driven rubber-powered models 2 No model dimension may exceed 36-in 3 Models must ROG takeoff table table may set angle suit flier Catapulting pushing models allowed Neither wheels nor takeoff gears required Dollies drop-off gears skids may used 4 length speed course shall 200 ft starting end takeoff table 5 model may roll about its longitudinal axis 360 de grees during ins travel over course 6 will no limit number flight tempts permitted 7 model shall timed time leaves takeoff table until passes over finish line Flights shalt timed nearest 1/tOO second speed mph determined equa tion Speed mph1363636 time seconds fastest speed will determine winner Charlie Sotich Chicago IL states event has run Nuts unofficial event since 1973 has also run local coneeses parts country notes course length 200 ft makes possible fly populated areas observes event spectators can readily understand Supplemental event status would assure set uniform rules could used groups over na tion add new section AMA rule book FF-g2-17Clmes A&B Gas Revise engine displacement limits proposes establish following displacement limits Classes A&B Gas Class 5511 60 051200 Class B 161300 to- 201300 Harry S Murphy Anderson IN proposes change because no competition engines top end present displacement limit 20 to- approximately 325 cc being commercially manufactured present reasoning limit increased 35 cc 15s 25 cc would too much power disadvantage compete well proposal would assure 19s 2ts mould B also points out under present rules Class models tend en fall four distinct sub-class sizes HaIf A-sized 051-powered 09-size 13 25 cc size 19 325 cc-size Adoption Ibis proposal would reduce sub-class prolifera tion somewhat p7 para 63 FF-82-18Permit short eehasst eatennions proposes allow exhaust extensions up 4-in measured form center cylinder bore used Richard Covalt Anderson IN points out would allow use mufflers areas may required would also allow rearexhaust engines efficiently cowled notes proposed 4-in length sufficient permit tuned-pipe effects engine performance p 8 para 632 FF-g2-1gAlI nsa mafflern pipes proposes deleve section 632 AMA rule book prohibits use type exhaust extension Joe L Norcross Hanford CA believes modeler should allowed use tuned pipe manes tothat experimentation should inhibited p8 para 632 FF-82-20Bring hack RDG/VTO pro poses add ROG/VTO engine-run times three Categories would Cat ltS nec Cat Illi sec Cat 1119 sec Note same limiten now rules ROW Joe L Norcross believes VTO sbould never have eliminated first place challenge correctly p8 para 641 FF-g2-21lndnar RDG definigian en stand-alane proposes add additional wording no section 1991 AMA rule book addition would read must held moment release such man ner least points resting ground runway Richard N Doig Pontiac Ml notes changes have made eke past section 5 Free Flight General directed Outdoor eventsand changes found impact Indoor events although neser intended proposal merely adds present General rule ROG 532 specifically Indoor intent rule having used Indoor past 10 years will changed inadvertantly General section changed again affect Outdoor events p 13 para 1992 FF-82-22lndoor Ruhher Adapt PAl defini tion far official/unofficial flight pro poses replace sections 1911 1912 AMA rule book following state ment Definition official flight collision role rules concerning fouls another contestants steering equipment shall iden tical current rules FAI Indoor mod els found FAI section rule book including changes clarifications FAI since printing thin rule boolt Richard Doig points out pres tnt rules intended identical corresponding rules FAt Indoor FAI rules changed before new AMA role book man ever printes Note AMA rulemaking FAI procedures presently compatibleand prohably never will sort thing will ever-re curring problem unless proposal type passed Richard points out current difference between AMA FAI roles FAI rules delayed flight 60 sec instead AMAs 30 nec contestants decision after collision foul indifferent p 13 para 1911 1912 PP82-23PAl Indoar Searing record purposes proposes add statement section 1916 AMA rule hook says FAI Indoor record flight shall best single flight series Richard Doig notes according letter rules records FAt Indoor should total best two flights series nix However continues actual practice best single flight series has kept record event Since FAI inter national Indoor records best single flight adoption proposal would bring AMA rules agreement FAI p 13 para 1916 PP82-24Indoor Rubber Replace AMA roles far steering FAI rules pro poses en eliminate section 1915 AMA rule hook replace following statement Steering Model Steering rules AMA events shall identical cur rent rules Indoor models found FAt section rule book including changes clarifications FAI since printing book Richard Doig states FAI rules proposed last roles change adopted FAIn rule copied word-for-word AMA rule book time rule book came out FAt thrown out old rules beleg inherently unfair impossible en force Therefore AMA has stuck bad roles pane two years sees proposal way keep AMA rules same current FAI rules p 13 para 1915 PP-g2-25lndoor Ruhher Allow unlimited nanther models enenn proposes replace section 1910 AMA rule book following statement Number models no limit number models contestant may use event complete flights Richard Doig states present-nvchnology models using removable wings tail booms stabilizers etc have practically eliminated dividing line between repairing replacing particu lar model present rule no longer en forceable claims observes under current rules contestant could lose has happenedl three models tumidair collisions during first three attempts official flight would thus eliminated event Richard feels situa tion unfair p 13 para 1910 FF-g2-28FAI Indoor flown AMA con test Clarify flying rules proposes re vise section 193 AMA rule book present wording relating FAI Indoor Model would replaced following PAl Indoor modei-specifications flying rules scoring rules same world cham pionship Indoor models FAt section Richard Doig claims present wording vague does actually say whether use best five flights best twoflight total out six flights Richard claims current practice use full FAI rules proposal would make prac tice official p 12 para 193 FAI Indoor Model PF-82-27lndoar Rubber Adapt PAl defi nition far end flight proposes re place first sentence section 1913 AMA rule book following Time flight starts instant model launched hand released takeoff ends model comes rent floor building jeteisoning occurs after being launched meets obstruction prevents further flight Richard Doig notes existing differences between AMA FAI rules area often lead timers stopping watches moments inappropriate event being timed proposal would bring AMA events line international rules p 13 para 1913 PF-82-28lndoor Ruhher Reduce official time no nearest whale second proposes change second sentence section 1914 AMA rule book read fol lows Flight duration shall reduced nearest whole second Example 35227 scored 3522 Richard Doig cites following considerations relate thin proposal First ntopwatches re cord fifths second second conventional hand-held stopwutcben accurate tenths fifths second after timed peri od 30 win third task con test officials especially score-keepers will easier since AMA FAI events will scored same way p 13 para 191 3 December 198093
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NE WSLETTE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1980 Hats Trophies Some contestants Nats did pick up trophies contest contestants may upon written request payment $5 handling fee have throphies mailed theirhomes However offer cannot extended beyond Dec cern ber 31 1980 Nats results listed issue CN includes best knowledge trophy-winners years contest find name did get trophy can still have mailed AMA Headquarters requesting trophy make cer tain include name AMA number letter Please include $5 payment check money order FF Future Hats Hardy G Brodersen Executive Director N FFS role Special Interest Group Free Flight NFFS has undertaken Nats study project end product broad detailed recommendations AMA Executive Council Nats Execu tive Committee special meeting 1980 Dayton Nats Committee formed Bill Mathews Gainesville FL AMA VP Dis trict V serving chairman committee members Homer Smith Harry Murphy Dick Smith Tony Italiano Charlie Sotich Steve Geraghty Sal Taibi Stan Stoy Terry Rimert Jim Scarborough Mark Drela possibles During meeting chaired NFFS Ex ecutive Director Hardy Brodersen several major questions concerning Free Flight Nats identified objectives timetable committee recommenda tions agreed upon First prepare pre liminary report November Executive Council meeting would touch cur rent 1981 Nats site options other aspects concerning quality kind competi tion Second time planning 1982 Nats full review Nats philosophy competition emphasis separation other categories separation Indoor Outdoor events forth FF Interest Questionnaire questionnaire titled Free Flight Nats wide distribution has just sent out Chairman Mathews first step information-gathering process club has yet seen ques 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW tionnaire wish make comments recommendations directly write Bill Mathews 2712 SW 34th St Apt 8 Gaines ville FL 32608 can also phone him 904 371-0363 Last Word As footnote announcement lets correct misguided zeal some friends have displayed both privately modeling press NFFS has de clared war either AMA Nats Committee simply undertaking aspect responsibility Free Flight Special Interest Group preparing carefully detailed well-considered recommenda tions need everyones input NFFS members specially consensus of FF-oriented AMA Chartered Clubs Progress Report 1981 RCAero batics Team Additional Competitors Qualified Mas ters Tournament late September 1980 James C Bennett Glenview IL Joe Bridi Harbor City CA Ron Chidgey Pensacola FL Denis Donohue Bergenfield NJ Mark Doucey Bedford IN James M Edwards New Albany MS Anthony Frackowiak Milford OH Steve Helms Pensacola FL William Hempel Tuc son AZ Jess Hogan Louisville KY Robert J Kelly Brighton CO James R Kimbro Jr Visalia CA Robert Krafft Duxbury MA Kenneth C Meyer Tucson AZ Lloyd Nicholson Aurora CO Charles W Reed Ill Raytown MO Stephen Rojecki Xenia OH Bruce Un derwood Gunthersville AL Team Finals Site Bids request clubs bid being host RC Masters Team Selection Finals printed November issue Model Aviation CN section p 96 As midSeptember two bids have received AMA Headquarters Sky Corral R/C Club Pueblo CO Rocket City Radio Con trollers Inc Huntsville AL program finalists will vote bid accept sometime after January 1 1981 1981 World Championships site 1981 World Championships has yet officially approved however tentative location Guadalajara Mexico WASHINGTON DC 20005 Contest date will late September early October 1981 1980 Hats Results issue present list of top placers 1980 National Contest addition winners additional special awards given below Sterling Models Memorial Award Scale static points category qualifying official flight Granger Williams San Marcos CA Gee Bee R-1 Jim Walker Trophy winner JSO CL Pre cision Aerobatics flyoff excluding appear ance points Les McDonald Miami FL McNeill Cup high time regardless age FAI Power Charles S Markos Deerfield IL 1260 sec Mulvihill Trophy high time regardless age Mulvihill Rubber George Perryman Smyrna GA 1385 sec Tulsa Glue Dobbers Trophy high time regard less age Outdoor HLGlider Stan Stoy Hazeiwood MO 408 sec Stout Indoor Trophy high time regardless age Indoor Cabin Larry Loucka Willough OH 19045 Stout Commercial Trophy high time regard less age AMA FAI Indoor Stick Clarence Mather San Diego CA 28298 AMA Stick Dick Black Trophy high time regardless age Coupe dHiver David E Evans Richburg NY Chris M Matsuno St John MO tie 539 sec Air Force Association Award best military scale model William L Boss New Hyde Park NY deHavilland Mosquito Airborne Express Award best ducted fan Scale model Tom Cook Raymore MO McDonnell F4J Best Scale Flight Achievement Awards pre sented National Association Scale Aeromodelers RC Precision Scale Robert L Underwood St Louis MO Wittman Bonzo RC Sport Scale Arthur H Johnson Deiray Beach FL Curtiss P40 Warhawk CL Precision Scale Edwin Rhoads Cinnaminson NJ Douglas AD-7 Skyraider CL Sport Scale Edward Schwerkolt Bedford OH Spitfire Out door FF Harold W Warner Santa Monica CA Lee-Richards monoplane December 1980 83 Al 1980 Mats SponsorsThe costs covered sponsorships contest entry fees outthe entry costs would high discourage expenses involved National Model Airplaneparticipation Nationals has years worlds Championships addition over 800 competition awards therebiggest model meet because joint AMA-Industry sharing other financial considerations rental telephones tablescosts Academy Model Aeronautics therefore proudly trash pickup special equipment etcgratefully acknowledges thanks following sponsors Ace Ric Inc Airtronics BaltekBalsal iteCorp Bavarian Precision Products Co Circus Hobbies Cox Hobbies Inc Damon Corp Double D Buckles Du-Bro Products Inc Four ls Enterprises Fox Mfg Co Futaba Corp America Globee DivisionTwinn-K Inc Carl Goldberg Models Paul K Guillow Inc Hobby Barn Hobbypoxy Products Hot Stuff Adhesives Jetco Models K & B Manufacturing Mercury Hobbies Inc Midwest Model Supply Midwest Products Co Miniature Aircraft Supply Inc Model Airplane News Model Aeronautic Publications Nico Engraving Peck-Polymers RC Modeler Corp RIN Models Sig Mfg Co Inc Sullivan Products Sterling Models Toledo Weak Signals R/C Club Inc Top Flite Models Inc Williams Bros Inc World Engines Inc 1980 Hats Entries Jr Sr OpenTotal No Contestants92 103 9541149 No Mechanics230 GRANOTOTAL1379 2 Junior Teams included Junior count M Senior Team included Senior count Entlan Event lndoor109 Entrants Stick6 2 Paper Stick7 5 Cabin6 4 PAl Stick511521 Pennyplane10 39 EasyB10ie29 HL Glider142543 AMA Scale8 37 Peanut Scale13 46 Control Line327 Entrants Scale Racins IGoodvearl Rat Racing Slow Rat Racing 8 642 5 341 4. 3. 2734 Hats Scale Results RC PRECISION SCALE Junior No official flights Senior- No official flights Open 1Bob WitcherDelufield WI Piel Beryl 2Robert UnderwoodSt Louis MO Wittman Bunco 3Claude McCulloughMontezuma IA Shiny 2150-A RC SPORT SCALESPORTSMAN Jan 1Tim MottleSterling Hgts Ml PT19 Senior 1Glenn NelsonBerlin MA Smith Miniplane 2Michael MooreHaughton TX Jungmeister Open 1Howard E KeithHouston TX Cessna 182 2Albert KretzPeoria IL Beech Staggerwing 3Jumm BronowskiKokomo IN Cub J-3 4Jim MukiAltamonte Spgs PL Chipmunk 5Dale E DrewBorden IN P400 6Robert HanftElberta AL Smith Miniplune 7Wayne KnightPompano Bch PL T-28B RC SPORT SCALEEXPERT Junior No official flights Senior 1 David Nelson Berlin MA Great Lakes 2T-1 A-i Open 1 Roger Brennon Toledo OH P61 Points 685 696 439 Points 12312 13483 10733 15450 15384 14881 14583 14800 14300 14283 Points 13251 17517 hA ProfileProto11. 822 PAISpeed . 1. 910 /A Speed6. 5 . 819 ASpeed11115 2.1417 D Speed Open Onlyl . 1.1011 Form 40 Speed1215 Jet Speed66 Aerobatics4 .22 .6591 Combat7 . 8.6075 FAI Combat3.2731 Slow Combat7.10 .4481 PAlTeamRacing . 1.1213 PrecisionScale1.3. 610 Sport Scale3 . 6.2332 Carrieri1.2526 Carrierll . 1 .2728 Profile Carrier4 . 6.4050 Radio Congvol543 Engeents NovicePattern5 11 .6379 Advanced Pattern 744 Enpert Pattern3434 Master Pattern 557 Precision Scale 55 Sport Scale Sportsman 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Susan BrownStone Mts GA4380 Open 1 R W ObarskiPittsburgh PA17478 2Dan DominaEast Windsor NJ16100 3Daniel BelieftSilver Sprieg MD15588 4Edward StyliMt Clemens MI15158 5Charlie SotichChicago IL14234 INDOOR CABIN JuniorMin/Sec 1Paul LouckaWilloughby OH10000 2Dave LindleyNapemville IL7210 3Bryan PalmerMishawalsa IN4152 Senior lights completed Open 1Larry LouckaWilloughby OH19045 2William ShailorDetroit Ml18548 3Robert GanserPittsburgh PA17294 INDOOR PAl STICK JaniarMin/Sec 1Dave LindleyNapervilie IL22040 2Mike ClewDallas TX11420 3David BrownStone Mtn GA7147 Senior 1Susan BrownStone Men GA9228 Open 1Clarence J MatherSan Diego CA51000 2Richard HardcastieBaliwin MO47361 3Emanuel RadoffLivingston NJ45172 4Dan DominaEast Windsor NJ44045 5William ShailorDetroit Ml42172 INDOOR PENNYPLANE JuniorMin/Sec 1Mike ClewDailasTX9212 2Aaron MarkosDeerfield IL8386 3Michael Van GorderCincinnati OH8308 4John OReillyWichita KS8272 5Paul LouckaWilloughby OH7491 Senior 1Curtiss ZinkWoodburn IN7345 2Susan BrownStone Mtn GA4543 3Draycott HookeMoustainhome PA1105 Open 1Richard HardcastleBaliwin MD11264 2Jim ORelilyWichita KS10328 3Gordon WisniewnElGreendale WI10246 4Larry LouckaWilloughby OH10197 5Ronald GanserPittsburgh PA10065 6Waiter Van GorderCincinnati OH9485 INDOOR EASY B JuniorMm/Sec 1Michael Van GorderCincinnati OH12313 2Mike ClewDallas TX11460 3Carl LinutrumFt Lauderdale FL7020 4Bryan FuiwerMishawuka IN6361 5Bradley FulmerMishuwaka IN5244 Senior 1Susan BrownStone Mtn GA5076 2Billy CarneyJacksonville FL4575 3Druycott HookeMountaishowe PA0552 Open 1Waiter Van GorderCincinnati OH16446 2R W ObarukiPittsburgh PA15580 3Richard HardcustieBaliwin MD15529 4Clarence J MatherSan Diego CA13529 5Ronald GunnerPittsburgh PA13175 INDOOR HANDLAUNCH GLIDER JuniorSeconds 1Bryan PuiwerMishawaka IN847 2Mike ClewDallas TX801 3Bradley PalmerMishawaka IN758 December 1980 87 Indoor HLGJr 4 Edward W Mate B David Targeon Senior 1 Curtiss Zink Cone Evergreen Ph IL Spring Valley CA Woodhurn IN 742I2 Drayeott Hooke 716I3 Jeffrey Carr IOpen 610I1 Stan Stoy Mountainhoene PA426 Ridgeway PA360 Haaelmood MO1228 Rules Proposals lit ormation Summaries new rules proposals conclude issue cycle rules changes 1952-63 rules has reached its first milestone cut off date submission new rules proposals Septemher 1 has paused As con sequence new proposals haye heen receiyed AMA Headquarters have hero numbered distrihuted various Contest Boards No new proposals can accepted now few cross-proposals can accepted vowhot respect very few CL pro posals main hody cross-proposals can accepted offer proposals have survived Contest Boards Initial Vote have heen puhlluhed hereplanned March 1961 issue March 81 issue should reach homes suhscrihers hy Fehtuary 1 approximately General Rules Proposals GEN-82-5Add rules propoealu information no AMA rule book proposes add complete rulemaking process puhlluhed August CN section Model Aelurion pages 9090 AMA rule hook Har ry S Murphy Dukwood IN wants make easier AMA memhers have direct access information necessary participate rulemaking process would become new rule hook section GEN-82-6Replace cuarreen AMA cunoesnano age groupinge proposes replace existing unior/Senior/Open age classifica tions Junior redefined up 18 years age/Senior redefined usage 18 older/ Expert experienced competitors de fined individual event rules hy specialty groups hy contest management addi elon national records would restricted tile Junior Expert classes Paul M Smith Sterling Heights Ml points out present practically no Junior Senior contestuets addition says local contests have events sepa rated age groupsand apparently just meet minimum requirements obtain AAA AAAA sanc tions states chat now no adult beginners group presents details show AMA Nationals using 1979 example no significant sumher Junior Senior entrants trophies cannot awarded hecause lack participation also ohserves present contests heing organized using essentially same principlesname ly Novice/Expert types coetestant classi fication p 4 para 1 5 Scale Rules Proposals SC-g2 18No dummy pilot Scale pro poses delete Section 49210 AMA rule hook Charles N ODonnell Blooming ton IL feels dummy pilot rule ill-advised since Scale model flown specifically required have differ ent parts installedsuch cowl canopy struts etc p 66 para 49210 p 76 para 033 p 78 para 552 50-82-igRenbe Sport Scale clasues proposes no elimleate Expert Sports man classes RC Sport Scale suhstitute two new classes B Class would same existing FAI Sport Scale engine displacement limits single61to multi80-cu maximum weight 132-lhs 6 kilograms Class B would essen tially duplicate existing Sport Scale rules engine displacement limits 125-cu exceptions no-cross-proposals now situation mentioned ahove proposals have submitted hy recognized Advisory Cow mittee Proposals submitted hy groups considered have passed Initial Vote time submittal proposals will identi fied summary lists complete rulemaking procedure puhlished CN section August 1960 issue Model elation heginning page 90 Since proposal suhmittals have now ended summaries begun October issue continued No vember issue can now concluded Can Become Innolned nhe Procese interested modelers encouraged comment rules proposals writing appropriate Contest Board member AMA district names addresses can found Directory listitg CN modeler input Contest Board memhers have hetter decisions can comes time vote various proposals maximum weight singleiS-lbs mul ti20-lbs Richard C Allen Endicore NY states present system difficult administer seldom used cites ad vantages heing reduced expense building increased ease trans porting Class models also helieves under present rules three top winners Nationals will prohahly same top-ranked three models will meet FAI rules will therefore selected US Standoff Scale team World Championships asserts classes could combined smaller contests p 77 para 531 0 SC-82-20Stetic points bonus ecrancis built proposes en award 20% staticpoint bonus components model excluding plans engines fuel sys tems control fittings have made hy modeler Ed McCullough Portland OR wants encourage scratch-building upgrade role builder p 77 adds new subparagraph para 536 SC-82-21Enclude preprogrammed flight neuners proposes prohibit use such RC accessories roll spin buttons etc during flying portion Scale con test Ed McCullough believes contest flight scores should based piloting skill contestant sophistica elon radio gear points nut no present rule addresses aspect p 77 add new subparagraph para 537 SC-82-22Oiscoueage use prefabricated parna proposes disqualify non-re worked prefabricated parts meriving wrokmanship points static judging Ed Mc Collough wants shift static scoring favor modeler builds own parts believes competition should based relative skills modelers kit part manufacturers Outline finish point scoring would also influ enced degree prefabrication present model p 77 para 5546 SC-82-23Takef off complete 10 feet proposes modify RC Scale Flight ludg ing Guide define completion takeoff maneuver being model has attained altitude approximately 10 feet Ralph Weiss Curie Place NY observes maneuvers completion presently left discretion flier instead being subject coosiseent standard pro poses 10 feet standard because same altitude used defining com mencement landing maneuver p 71 para 50422 SC-g2-24Oefine official fliehe pro poses no define terms official flight attempt official flight RC Sport Scale rules Ralph Weiss proposes offi cial flight defined two maneuvers have judgedincluding attempted uncompleted maneuvers yield ing zero points would allow two attempts achieve official flight attempt being charged contestant once clock has started flight Ralph Hurryl Contest Board has its own deadlines meet first vote pro posals must made hy December 1 Under present procedures effec tive date new rules come out current cycle will lanuary 1 1962 However proposal currently being considered change procedures approved new rules would hecome effective until several months after Janu ary 1962 date Writing Comments Rememher send comments AMA district Contest Board mem hernot AMA Headquareersl writing comments please make complete specific possihie youre against proposal say sol Also give short explanation ohject approve proposal Tell have mixed emotions ahout pro posalmaybe like part dont like another part Contest Board mem wants know Ion points out incorporating changes will make RC Sport Scale rules consistent rules CL RC Pattern both AMA FAI FAI Scale p 77 para 537 add two new subparagrapbs 5C-B2-2BHand-launch Rubber Scale proposes allow hand-launch addition ROG Indoor Outdoor Rubber Scale models Bob Willey Lincoln NE wants alleviate difficulty providing suitably smooth debris-free sites ROG launches will also permit use larger flying props need lengthen models landing gear scale-proportions p 80 pura 575no change 5751 through 57 55 SC-B2-26Pesnut length reutriction proposes change existing rule allows Peanut en have either wingspan 13-in length 9-in rear prop Rohert B Meuser Oakland CA points out certain aircraft designs viewed using certain interpreta tions existing rules would allow hugewinged modelsof 25 30 inches wingspanto fly Peanut proposal would restructure wording section 592 change length restriction 9-in ex clusive propellers p 82 para 592 SC-g2-27Profile-type models Peanut proposes amend existing rules allow entry profile-type models Peanut Scale Robert B Meuser states origi nal intent Peanut rules nor ex clude profile-type models participation event wants restore original intent rules next-to-last sentence 582 would deleted new sentence added en end paragraph would prohibit disqualification profile-type models p 81 para 582 SC-B2-2gPrufile-type modeln PP Outdoor Gas proposes restructure wording section 56 AMA rule book allow entry profile-type models Outdoor FE Gas Flying Scale competitions Robert B Meuser states never intent rules exclude profile-type models event wants restore original intent existing rules adding phrase end section 562 would pro hibit disqualification profile-type mod els p 80 para 582 SC-82-29-Profile-type models PP Indoor Outdoor Rubber proposes re structure wording section 57 AMA rule hook no allow entry profiletype models Indoor Outdoor Rubber Plying Scale events Robert B Meuser states never intent rules ex clude profile-type models event wants restore original intent adding phrase end first sentence 572 would prohibit disqualifica tion profile-type models p 80 pura 572 SC-82-30Aasply Unified Scale rules Pea out proposes replace existing lan guage defines eligible prototype Alternate rules Peanut reference 1060 1051 1042 1039 Cro-Proposelu As mentioned earlier very few cross-proposals can accepted now Most cannot accepted yet either case submitted must official Rules Change Proposal Form must have required signatures Cross-proposals can now accepted very few CL proposalssince hate heen submitted hy recognized Advisory Committees identified pro posal summary lists follow other cross-proposals rememher cannot suhmitted until offer puhlishieg proposals have ser viced Contest Board Initial Voteand planned uttil March 1961 issue Model elation will approximate four-week period daring activity can done hefore cross-proposal cutoff date March 1 1961 intend participate cross-proposal effort sure get copies official Rules Change Pro posal Form will need well advance can ohtalned hy writing AMA Headquarters can use copies printed page 93 August 1980 issue ModelAviation paragraph 2 Unified Scale Judging section section 48 Robert B Meuser states present rule too vague other FF Scale events now use section 48 define acceptable model Profile-type mod els would allowed too p 82 para 592 SC-B2-31Clarify Alternate Peanut rules proposes make various changes section 59 delete inappropriate text clean up some sloppy wording Robert B Meuser wants following para 3 delete first three sentences para 4change ability score para 5delete word Section title change first sentence read 9 flights flights offi cial third sentence change should must can may para 6delete second sentence para 7de lete last sentence p 82 para 593 594 595 596 597 5C-82-32Unified Scale Judging rules RC Spurn end Giant Scale proposes make section 482 applicable RC Sport Giant Scale deleting first sentence section 533 substituting section 482 would affect Giant Scale because section 541 refers back section 533 John D Preston Falls Church VA states present rules too vague can did lead admissibility models events clearly violation intent rules case model entered large contest except paint job could recognized being model stated full-scale aircraft another case model entered pro totype never completed flown addition adoption pro posed rule would make model require ments uniform AMA evenesfor powered Scale models p 76 para 533 SC-82-33Consolidate edit Scale rules John de Vries proposes reposition consolidate entire Scale rules section AMA rule hook No rules would changed Duplication redundancy ambi guinies would eliminated information applicable classes Scale model aircraft would covuolidated iv Scale General 47 section pp 66 through 83 para 47 through 60 SC-82-34Diseontinue RC Precision Scale Sailplane proposes delete section 51 AMA rule book Claude McCullough Montezuma IA states event has never achieved appreciable amount popularity should removed rule hook make space popular events p 74 para 51 SC-g2-36Plier initiates Procedure Turn proposes make flier sole source responsibility determining com mence Procedure Turn Straight Flight maneuver Claude McCullough states though present rules give judges option specifying what point flier may begin Procedure Turn judges prefer let flier set distance addition states por 88 Model Aviation 2 Bernard Boehes 3 Charles Markon 4 Rudy Klulber 5 Paul Shailor South Bend IN Deerfield IL Lakemood OH Mt Clemens Ml tion rule seldom ever used believes removal portion rule will reduce possibilities errors disputes p 72 para 50432 80-8238Judges discretion scale-speed scoring proposes delete wording 50429 directs judge award scale-speed realism fixed-weight perctntage tht total Realism score Claude McCullough does want hegin descrihing specific award pcecentages particular situations feels rules now complex enough such matters shuxid left judtement officials p 72 para 5042 9 50-82-37Spore Seale mont fly award proposes add phrase Sport Scale rules Flight Scoring section 5396 would prevent model receiving con test placing award unless hecome air borne Claude McCullough states tent Scale rules has always heen flying part competition notes rules now make clear state ment principle p 77 para 539 add new subparagraph 50-82-38--Standardize RO Sport Giant Seale rules proposes allow Scale Contest Board select either RC Sport Giant Scale static flight scoring roles standard hoth enenex standard ize other operational rules except re lating size models Claude McCullough states present rules minor differences between two events inefficient standpoint contest organization pp 7678 para 53 54 SC-82-38Alner dihedral minhout penalty proposes allow Ff Flying Scale mod els depart scale dihedral accord ance sliding-scale scheme hased whether prototype high- mid- low- multi-wing configuration incur ring scale penalties William F McCombs Dallas TX notes full-scale aircraft have dihedral lack thereof will give FF model scale dihedral sufficient lateral stability fly successfully notes location aircrafts wings high mid low etc also has strong effect total amount dihedral required provide adequate lateral stability Therefore pro poses sliding scale allowable devia tion scale dihedral allowed depend ing design prototype asserts acceptance proposal would result greater variety models being built being entered con tests risk crash-damage models caused modelers trying stick scale dihedral inadequate would diminished Acceptance proposal would require addition description dihedral tolerance band sections applying FF Flying Scale events pp BO 81 82 para 5631 Rubber Flying Scale Judging Guide 58BA 596G SC-82-40-Allom horizontal stabilizer area 20% proposes allow horizontal stabilizer area FF Rubber flying Scale models increased 20% wing area incurring scale penalties pro viding scale shape maintained substantiating area calculations pre sented iv documentation FF Gas Flying Scale models would allowed tail area up 14% William F McCombs notes some full-scale aircraft have very small tail areassome little 6%while others have tail areas 20% wore observes FF models usually cannot made fly satisfactorily tail areas much less 20% believes rule will provide equitable contest rules encourage greater variety models reduce crash damuen risks since modelers will tempting fly models inadequate tail area p 81 judging Guide p 82 para 588A p 83 Peanut Scale Alternate Score Sheet Item H 50-82-41Stringer tisooc replace solid surfaces proposes allow FF Rubber Scale models use tissue stringer con struction model surfaces pro totype metal plywood other solid material surfaces incurring scale penalties William P McCombs claims tbat rubber-powered models severe disad vantage flight scoring due extra weight having toast solid material instead stringer/tissue proposed rule would make contest rules much equitable p 81 judging Guide p 02 para 508A p 83 Peanut Scale Alternate Scorn Sheet section 50-82-42Prop length limit 1/2-wingspan proposes allow rubber-powered mod els use propellers diameter up 1/3 models wingspan allow landing gear lengthened allow 1/8-in prop/ground clearance loss scale points William F McCombs points out full-size aircraft particularly lightplanes have small propellers stubhy landing gear modeler chooses aircraft subject must accept scale deviation penal ties order use propeller will give reasonable flight duration feels proposed rule will make contest rules equitable would encourage greater vari ety models p 80 para 5733 SC-82-43Non-scale airtoil sectiom allomnd proposes allow rubber-powered mod clv use desired non-ondercambered airfoil section unless prototype used undercamber losing scale points William F McCombs points out Rubher Scale models also scored duration full-size aircraft use airfoils re sult model very undesirable air foilexcessive thickness blunt leading edgesfor duration purposes believes proposal would make contest ruins equi table would encourage greater variety models built p 81 judging Guide Item lip 82 para 588A p 83 Peanut Scale Alternate Score Sheet Item 50-82-44 Fly minhoot struts/mires/profober ances proposes allow FF Scale fliers remove wing/tail struts and/or rigging wires other external protuherances except landing gear dummy engines flying purposes incurring scale penal ties William F McCombs mentions suhject items very susceptible crash damage especially Duedoor models also impair duration capabilities Rubber models good duration important contest scoring feels proposal would result morn equitable contest rules would encourage huild itt greater variety models ultimately resulting increased interest fF Scale con tests p 80 para 575-add new subpara graph p 80 para 563add new subpara graph p81 para 583 p 82 para 595 80-82-48--Eliminate duration Robber proposes eliminate duration scoring Rubber events would substitute re quirement model must achieve official flight least 40-sec duration monoplanes 30-sec multi-planes Will iam F McComhs notes great number full-scale aircraft reason design features will permit good-duration scale model tube built gross scale deviationswhich other choice models require believes adoption proposal would result equitable contest rules thereby en couraging greater variety models resulting increase interest FF Scale con tests p 80 delete paragraphs 5784 5755 replace proposed rule para 576 p 81 judging Guidedelete Flight Points Total Points p 81 para 583 586 p 82 Scoring Sheetremove handicaps flight Scum p 82 para 594 595 p 83 Score Sheetdelete Flight Points Total Points 80-82-46Peanut prop limit 5/13-ming span proposes limit maximum diameter Peanut propeller 5/13 wingspan allow lengthening land ing gear allow 1/8-in prop/ground clear ance incurring scale penalties addition structure amphibians other unique types airplanes could al tered accommodate such propeller out scale penalty William F McCombs totes mavy full-scale airplanes particularly lightplanes have short propellers stubby landing gearmaking poor subjects Peanut Scale models unless builder willing accept large scale-deviation penal ties claims adoption proposal would encourage greater diversity models would increase interest Ff Scale/Pea nut contests p 82 para 588A p 83 Score SheetItem 80-82-47Single prop multi-engine Rob ber proposes allow FF Rubber Scale models multi-engine configuration flown single propeller installed nose fuselage No other flying pro pellers would permitted No scale penalty would incurred structural changes nose sectionsuch separate noseblock arrangementwhich would necessary use arrangemunt Landing gear could extended length necessary allow 1/8-in prop/ground clearance flight propeller would limited diameter maximum 1/3 0f modnis wingspan flight prop would installed after static judging William F McComhs states FF Scale Rubber mdoels multi-engine aircraft just competitive single-engine types respect flight duration adoption proposal would make contest rules equitable encourage greater vari ety models promote interest FF Scale contests p 81 judging Guide p 82 para 588A 80-8248Engine Ounteol option CL proposes establish Engine Control option both CL Sport Precision Scale Smooth proportional use engine control would required during flightreduce power after takeoff etcand taxi ma neuver Maximum points would given engine shutoff after taxi No points would given engine still running after model landed came stop Pre cision Scale would award 020 points Sport Scale would award 010 points Mike Gretz Montezuma IA contends under present rules virtually impossible models civilian types aircraft fill out full flight plan maximum num ber options allowed votes adop tion proposal would also bring rules Precision Sport agreement respect scoring engine cutoff lieves its adoption would also reduce present confusion whether allow use option under Sport Scale rule 53112 believes adoption would make flight scoring potential types scale models equitable p 79 para SS8 80-82-48Contest Procedure CL Sport Scale proposes clarify update CL Sport Scale rules respect num ber official flights allowedthree attempts make two official flights would accomplished renumbering para graphs 5311 5312 5313 5314 adding new paragraph 5311it would entire paragraph 556 CL Precision Scale rules addition title 537 would changed Flight RC Con test Procedures Mike Grerz wants update rule hook meets intent rulemakers also agrees con test practices almost universally used p 77 para 537 p 70 para 5311 53t2 5313 5314 80-82-50Maximum total engine displace ment 125 no in CL Precision Scale proposes limit total engine dis placement CL Precision Scale 125 ca allow use size electric motor Mike Gretz notes present roles apparently through oversight set total displacement limit engines multi-engine CL Precision Scale model believes present availability popularity big engines RC Giant Scale someone might try big CL model multi-125 to- engineswhich perceives could very dangerous situation safety standpoint p 79 para 553 80-82-51Restrict aerobatics CL Sport Scale proposes delete words Aerobatics paragraph 53112 AMA rule hook Mike Gretz believes exotic CL Aerobatics ma neunerslike overhead eights cloverleaf hourglassdo belong Scale contest proposal would limit choice ma neuvern found AMA FAI Scale rules (p78 para 53112 80-82-52RO Scale flight presentation 80 degrees elevation proposes change present preseneatiou-elevation limit RC Scale 45 degrees 60 degrees Russell Knetzger Shorewood WI nones RC Pattern maneuvers have used 60-degree elevation limitation years contests use same judges both Scale Patternmeaning should additional hardship udges use greater elevation p 70 para 5022 80-82-52RC Scale maneuver 60/40 split realism vesos perfection proposes add guidelines judges score maneuvers RC Scale may wellperformed realistic proposal suggests 60% maneuver score given perfection maneuver 40% score given flight realism maneuver Russell Knetzger feels present rules silent respect judging scale realism maneuver glees example well-performed yet onrealistic maneuver too fast too round too Dx etc Award 6 points perfection 0 points realism total 6 points Another maneuver well-placed very scale-like Award 4 points per fection 5 points realism total 9 points p 70 para 5023 80-82-54l-lalf-poiot scoring maneuvers proposes amend RC Scale Flight judging Guide such maneuvers can awarded half-point scores instead being rounded-off downward next whole number Russell Knetzger would like see judges guidelines compatible Pattern practices avoid confusion since two events often flown same contests using same judges p 70 para 504 80-82-58-Judge RO Scale optines 1/3-1/31/2 proposes amend RC Scale Plight judging Guide provide guidelines judging scale operations specifically 1/3 score positioning good viewing 1/3 scale realism 1/3 quality function Russell Knetzger believes judge should have written guidelines help him reach decision scoring such functions bomb drop retracts spraying etc p 70 para 504 80-82-56-Score Complicated Gear Opera tion RC Sport Scale proposes amend RC Scale Flight judging Guide deleting sentence Sport - should nor expected model. complicated gear cycling operation Russell Knetzger lieves Sport Scale model builder has done good job copying complicated type geor operation should receive appropriately higher score p 70 para 504 12 80-82-87Scale takeoff defined some Pattarn proposes Amend RC Scale Flight lodging Guide definition Takeoff maneuver always same definition RC Pattern Takeoff given AMA RC Pattern judges Guide section E Takeoff p 47 Russell Knetager watts Scale maneuver go same Pattern because two events commonly run together same contests p 71 para 50422 50-82-56-Use PAl Figure Eight pro poses substitute FAI Figure Eight ma neuver certain modifications present Figure Eight maneuver proposal quite similar SC-82-4 SC-82-1 1 SC82-17 differs defines entry being parallel flight line no specifi cation upwind downwind starts turn exactly center judges modifies FAI definitions deleting term greerhead deleting Note Russell Knetager states AMA Figure Eight too hard judge contests now using FAI maneuver p 45 para E Horizontal Eight 80-82-88-Move Fly-Pant further out proposes umend RC Scale Flight judg ing Guide Fly-Past maneuver moved farther away flight line spectators Its flight path would parallel flight line Rumell Knetager states present requirement fly down cen ter line runway represents safety hazard some local contests now rou tinely move maneuver out bit p 72 para 50424 80-82-80Standardize landing height entry proposes two things Define landing entry point being same height used define end Takeoff maneuver tie height used define end Pattern takeoff maneu ver RC Scale Flight judging Guide would amended define beginning Landing maneuver same value used AMA RC Pattern judges Guide section E Takeoff p 47 Russell Knetzger wants no standardize heights judges aid since claims two events often flown same contest judged same judges p 72 para 50426 SC-82-61Spot landing optional Precision proposes make Spot Landing ma neuver optional event contest does provide spot scoring Ante thee maneuver could substituted allowed contest officials Russell Kneezeer ob serves Precision Scale remain ing AMA RC event left spot landing requirement contest manage ment doen choose lay out spot December 1980 89 SC-82-61 Coot other events rules should provide alternative p 72 para 50427 SC-82-62Mona flight penis Straight Flight Out/Back proposes amend RC Scale Flight judging Guide order move flight path Straight Flight Out Straight Flight Back off center run way further away flight line spectators specify 300-ft length flight centered judges Russell Knetzger wants move flight path further out safety measure p 72 paras 50432 50435 SC-82-63Craftwnanship point lose use kit parts Pracision proposes amend Utified Scale Judging section specify maximum penaley10%which may imposed tight categories use preformed parts decals Russell Knetzgtr wants judges have some form unified guideline downgrading models presence items made hy builder I-In feels some limitations modeler uses some preformed parts decals might automatically Ott rut ting p 67 pare 4544 SC-62-64 Scoring kit parts Sport Scale proposes set guideline judges respect downgrading craftmanship scores use nf kit preformed parts proposed maximum deduction six points Russell Knetzger wants see stand ardized guideline hard judge cant hiast modeler out chances competi tiveness totes no present guidelines such deductions p 77 para 5346 SC-82-65 Eliminate Sport Scala classes proposes delete section 5310 AMA rule book thereby eliminating Expert Sportsman Sport Scale classes leaving untitled class Buddy Irwin Albuquerque NM states present two-class system too complicated too costlya contest would require least six trophies wonid require too much hook keeping I-It points out cant legislate winners everyone has start bottom p 77 para 5310 SC-5266---Split Sport Scala scores 60/40f lyl static proposes limit static points 80 points average-of-two-best-flightscores 120 points would occur re vising section 5313 AMA rule book Ted White Bedford TX wants empha size flying aspect Sport Scale p 78 para 5313 SC-g267No slow cruise Fly-Past proposes delete reference slow cruise spend merely use 1978-79 rules fast slow Dan Parsons Al buquerque NM wants leave choice Fly-Past speed up pilot further states full-scale world no such term slow cruise would return section 30424 wording used 1978-79 rule book its section 4694 p 72 para 50424 SC-62-68Eliminate Flap option Sport Scale proposes amend sec 3381 deleting word flaps Dan Parsons wants emphasize fifing 0 Sport Scale notes flap operation demonstration difficult see model air p 77 para 5381 SC-82-6g Eliminate non-built parts list Sport Scale proposes delete section 5346 AMA rule book sec tion requires builder Sport Scale model provide list parts did make himself Buddy Irwin states contestants will nof comply rule unenforceable p 77 para 3346 SC-62-70 Fewer details Sport Scale Tbis proposes replace section 5353 equivalent section 1978-79 rule book section 4863 p 62 would have effect reducing number external model details will scored static judging Dan Parsons claims Sport Scale rapidly turning AMA Scaleand wants reverse trend event will revert back its original intent being Standoff Scale p 77 para 5353 SC-82-71Add Prone Tad/Pinto Tasi Hangar AC Sport Scale Flight Plan proposes make present options Proto Taxi Pinto Taxi Hangar part RC Flight Pluol thus would become ob ligatory maneuvers addition Contest Director determine runway wind conditions make maneuvers un suitable two additional options would allowed added Flight Plan contestant could earn 120 flight points see RC-82-66 Ted White wants no empha size realism Sport Scale fifing notes real airplanes taxi flights carried out p 77 para 538 53 82 SC-82-72 Reduce Sport Scale static points proposes reduce Static Scoring points following values Accuracy Outline30 Craftsmanship25 Finish Color Markings25 Ted White wants crease emphasis flying RC Sport Scale proposal complements SC-82-66 SC-82-7t p 77 para 536 SC-82-73 Remote Figure Eight AC Flight Plan Sport Scale proposes remove Figure Eight obligatory maneuver Sport Scale Flight Plan replace Option Ted White contends maneuver dangerous because forces modeler fly too far out too low thereby endangering model p 77 para 538 item 2 SC-g2-74Make Touch Go option proposes have Touch Go ma neuver RC Sport Scale equivalent option instead equinalent two options present Dan Parsons claims actuality maneuver should judged such also believes reducing no one-option maneuver might increase its popularity p 77 para 53 83 Note RC Scale modelers invited review proposal ltC-g2-B under Radio Control Pro posals November issue page 97 presented new Scale Pylon Racing event utilizing static scoring rules Sport Scale As written steps being taken resolve whether proposal properly should handled Scale Contest Board Radio Control Contest Board Radio Control Ruin Proposals RC-B2-7Fbergless propellers Quarter Midget Pylon proposes allow use fiberglass propellers Quarter Midget Py lon Racing Vance H Sutton Poughkeepsie NY claims fiberglass props would cheaper use since dont break easily addition use would make ex perimentation various prop sizrs easier accomplish since would last longer cites fact type propeller now being safely used CL Scale Racing engines similar power rpm used Quarter Midget p 53 para 416 RC-828 Use 35 cc engines Quarter Midg en proposes change maximum allowable engine displacement Quarter Midget Pylon Racing 35 cc exist itt 25 cc James F Gager Fort Wayne IN points out now competi tive 25 cc engine marketand now-and-then basis observes least four suitable 35 cc engines now readily available thanks popularity RC car racing p 53 para 4141 RC-g2-9 Use engine shutoff Quarter Midg Tbis proposes liberalize carburetor rule Quarter Midget Pylon Racing existing rule would changed allow use fuel cutoff provided could done RC model upright position simple venturi coeld used place RC carburetor james F Gager states present rule being ignored fliers since use secondary re mote needle valve systems RC carburetors now being used fuel shutoff mechanisms anyway p 33 para 4145 RC-8210--Allow engine modifications Quarter Midget proposes eliminate existing role prohibits engine re work/modification Quarter Midget Pylon Racing Section 4146 would changed allow engine modifications did alter engine displacement James F Gager notes parts substitution already hap pening accepted fact life com petitive racing observes some engine reworksuch rechroming sleevesis now being done driven shortage mansfacturer replacement parts p 53 para 4 146 AC-82-11Oefine attempt official flight AC Sport Aerobatics proposes define attempt official flight limit contestant two attempts make official flight An attempt would charged contestant once clock started flight Ralph Weiss Cane Place NY notes since rules now refer official flight becomes necessary specify number attempts available contestant notes approval proposal would make RC Sport Aerobatic rules consistent witb CL RC Pattern both AMA FAI FAI Scale p 48 para 3911 RC-82-12Prewurized fuel systems IhA Pylon Racing Tbis proposes allow pres surized fuel systems using either engine crank case pressure pen-bladder-type fuel tanks used i4A Pylon Racing Use avail able pressure backylates would also al lowed John Kilsdook Nortbville Ml em phasizes pressnre fuel systems nor increase performance engine main virtue provide very consist ent engine runsa problem very prevalent AAsespecially novice fliers p 55 para 43323 RC-52-13Mie 26 cc 35 cc engines Quarter Midget proposal broader scope RC-82-8 proposes allow 35 cc engines combined increase wing area required 375 sq minimum weight three pounds John Kils donk wants allow plentiful 35 cc engines Quarter Midget recogeizes increased performance compared 25 cc engines requires changes model specifications order drive out existing 25 cc models observes existing available fiberglass fuselages racer kits could easily modi fied accept new larger wing new minimum weight will large ly attained because larger heavier engines new larger heavier wing emphasizes intent proposal nor create ne v class replace existing event intended allow competitor have choice engine/plane combinations can flown competi tively same event p 53 paras 4141 4110 4111 RC-62-14Separate Open event RC Sport Aeeohatics proposes create new Open class RC Sport Aerobatics ac commodates both monoplanes biplanes replicas aerobatic aircraft known capable aerobatic compe tition within box Model weight engine limits would same RC Giant Scale Flight maneuvers would continuous-flow type used International Aerobatic Competition contests Tourna ment Champions C Glenn Carter Wal nut Creek CA hopes increase appeal type RC competition providing event will accommodate models previously ineligible p 48 paras 394 3941 3943 39131 RC-8215Separate Scores free-style ma neusees AC Sport Aerobatics pro poses score five free-style ma neuuers Biplane event separately scale 0-10 require five maneuvers Sportsman also maneuvers selected list applicable class entered C Glenn Carter wants align classes require same number free-style maneu vers giving full credit difficult continuous flow free-style der simplify judging five maneuvers would have drawn published list class being entered pp 48 49 paras 3933 395 3965 3992 39152 39153 3916 39173 39175 39176 391 77 391 79 391 82 391 83 391 87 RC-6216No Pre-Prlonice gear down & no pipes Novice proposes delete existing Pre-Novice class Pattern require Novice-class aircraft fly gear down also prohibit use tuned-pipe exhaust systems Novice-class aircraft Rob ert C Noll Vestal NY believes five classes Pattern too since Pre-Novice included contests should dropped AMA rule book wants simplify Novice help newcomers break sport RC pp 39 40 paras 38441 387 3882 38121 3814 38143J AC-S2-17No mandatory progression Espeet Masters proposes make advancement flier Expert Masters class RC Pattern strictiy voluntary mat tee Robert C Null expresses opinion majority Pattern fliers will never achieve level skill required compete against top Masters contestants should allowed remain active Expert becoming involved demanding time travel required become competitive Mas ters flier Once declaring himself Master flier could revert Expert except outlined section 38812 p 39 para 38 82 RC-52-1BThis number associated active proposal RC-62-lgRaise Reneese Double lmmelmann K-factor 2 3 proposes crease K-factor RC Pattern Re verse Immelmant maneuver two three Russell Knetzger states experience maneuver seems indicate difficulty underrated pp 40 41 section 3819 item Reverse Double melmant RC-g2-20Define center points Pattern roll maneuvers proposes definite descrip tions center points following Pattern maneuvers Four-Point Roll EightPoint Roll Three Horizontal Rolls Slow Roll AMA RC Pattern Judges Guide would revised section E description maneuvers would reflect following definitions Four- Eight-Point RollsCenter middle inverted flight Three Horizontal RollsCenter inverted portion second roll Slow Rollsame Four/Eight-Point Rolls Russell Knetzger states existing maneuver descriptions allow consensus center poives maneuvers reached proposed descriptions will easy parties interpret correctly pp 45-47 items indicated RC-62-21 number vot associated active proposal RC-82-22 number associated active proposal AC-B2-23Maneuner downgrade guidelines Pattern proposes add new sec tion AMA RC Pattern Judges Guide wherein suggested downgrades will given Stall Turn top-overt yaw wrong direction number Loops Axial Rolls wrong too few too maneuvers being off-center suggested values downgrades include Stall Turn flops3-4 points Novice 2-3 points other classes Stall Turn wrong-yaw1A-2A depending upon quality turn Loops/Rolls num ber pff ho i-/ 13-4 points pff thatzero score maneuvers off-center deduct two points quarter total maneuvers length offset Russell Knetzger believes standardized set suggested guidelines needed area cover some very troublesome judging situations p 45 AMA RC Pattern Judges Guide section Dafter mandatory zeroes section add new section RC-g2-24Rmtore straight/level flight end Pattern maneuners proposes add requirement St ft straight level flight start/end AMA Pattern maneuvers AMA RC Pattern judges Guide would revised implement proposal Russell Knereger believes requirement straight level flight has inadvertantly omitted new rule bookit has previous editions AMA rule hook claims level flight segments help judges determine models heading altitude provides fit ting start end maneuver would keep AMA pattern line FAI pattern p 45 section Eadd new paragraph RC-52-25Renise Pattern clam-patterns create short list patterns proposes create short list patterns use contests contest management de sires drop maneuvers interests speeding things up Russell Knetzger has re vised patterns using principle everincreasing difficulty has suggested maneuvers should dropped create short lists' claims short lists quite common local contests proposal made encourage greater uni formity proposed revised patterns maneuvers dropped form short list indicated asterisks pre sented accompanying Table 1 pp 40 90 Model Aviation 41 paras 3814 3815 3816 3817 3818 3819 Table 1 New Class Patterns & Short Lists 16 Novice Pattern Menauvers Note RC82 31 proposes change class nanse Sportsman 1 Takeoff U note Al 2 Stall Torn U 3 Immelmuen Torn U 43 Inside Loops U S Straight Inverted Flight DI 6 1 Reverse Outside Loop U 7 3 Horizontal Rolls ID 8 Reverse Cuban Eight U note RI 9 Cobra Roll DI note 81 10 Landing U 17 Advanced Pattern Maneuvers 1 Takeoff U 2 Figure M U note B 3 Cuban Eight ID 4 Double Immelmane U 5 Four-Point Roll Dl 6 3 Reverse Outside Loopt U 7 Slow Roll DI 8 3 Inside Loops U 9 3 Horizontal Rolls Dl 103-Turn Spin IUI 11 Landing lul 18 Expert Pattern Maneuvers 1 Takeoff U 2 Figure M V Rolls U 3 Cuban Eight DI Double Immelmane 01 5 Slow Roll Dl 6 3 Reverse Outside Loops UI 7 4Point Roll DI 5 1 Square Loop U note CI 5 8-Point Roll DI 10 Top Hat 101 11 3 Horizontal Rolls Dl 12 Landing lul 191 Alternate Masters Pattern Maneuvers Note use contests preselec ted list Masters maneuvers detired 13 Reverse Outside Loops 101 K3 2 Slow Roll ID K3 3 Figure M Rolls lul KS 4 4-point Roll Dl K4 5 Reverse Double Immelmuen UI K2 tote DI 68-Point Roll Dl K4 7 Triangle Rolling Loop U K4 8 Reverse Knife Edge Dl K4 9 Reverse Top Hat 101 K4 10 Reverse Point Roll DI K4 11 Square Loop V Rolls 101 K5 12 Two Opposite Rolls Dl K3 Note long list has K-total 45 takeoff landing scored Notes Indicated maneuver deleted create short list' A The following maneuvers have de leted proposall Straight Flight Out Procedure Turn Straight Flight Back B New additions pattern proposal C New maneuver proposed RC-g241 O Revision K no 3 proposed RC-82-19 UI Upwind Dl Downwind RC-82-26--Mandstory maneuver calls end sdd 50 ft seal flight end maneuver proposes ta two things First require flier helper judges permission call out maneuver prior its initia tion after its completion second require 50ft straight level flight entry termination Pattern maneuver Downgrades would given failure comply Russell Knetzger states call out vital contests multiple flight lines use help judges sort out right model believes callout skill pilot should master need straight level flight same given RC-fl2-24 p 40 para 35148 RC8227Landins always scored Pattern proposes add statement AMA rule hook would assure land ing done out flightplan sequence would always scored would auto matically receive zero score Russell Knetz ger states some Pattern judges believe unscheduled landingcaused flameout other unexpected occurrence must automatically receive zero score cause performed sequence listed flight plan because maneuvers omitted because forseen circumstances believes landing must always scored like takeoff inevitable consequence flight flier should receive best possible treatment already bad situ ation p 40 para 35142 RC82-28--Jodge tells flier flight plan devi anion proposes permit Pattern judge inform flier has omitted maneu ver has performed maneuver out se quence Russell Knetzger believes proposal will benefit both fliers judges would keep judges having guess what coming next would help keep flier making similar errors same flight p 40 para 381 42 RC-8229 K-factors Delete Expert make optional local Masters contests proposes two things First com pletely delete K-factors fram Expert Pattern second delete K-factors fuhofafion Masters scores local coetests except Masters Tournament similar qualifiers flights Russell Knetzger claims K-fac toes tremendous headache contest ficials local contests great source error score tabulation process doubts proposal would change outcome contests p 40 pars 3812 RC-82-30Delege limits Pattern flight time proposes eliminate time lim its flight portion Pattern keep ing engine-starting time limit Russell Kneezger notes since pass model front judges must ma neuver flight time-limit barrassment flier claims complete Ex pert pattern can flown presently-al lowed 10-mit time-slot engine starts bitch p 40 para 3811 RC-82-31Change Pattern Classes Pre-Novice/ Novice no Novice/Sportsman proposes change names two Pattern class es Pre-Novice Novice Nov ice fportsman Russell Knetzger claims nante Pre-Novice awkward Novice demeaning fliers home field since frequently club instructors usually better weekend sport fliers p 39 para 387 RC-82-32 Landing takeoff direction con trolled contest officials proposes give authority set direction Pat tern takeoffs landings contest ficials now option flier Russell Knetzger claims present sys tem allowing fliers choose direc tion takeoff landing results chaotic dangerous field conditions Plane handlers fail look proper direction departing arriving models p 40 para 38141 RC-82-33Pattern model dry weight limit 0f 11 lbs proposes set dry no-fuel weight Pattern models maximum 11 lbs Russell Knetzger wants AMA weight limit agree FAI weight limit AMA weight limit now includes fuel weight p 39 para 3842 RC-82-34Cobra Roll additional downgrade proposes add additional downgrade existing list AMA RC Pattern udges Guide Cobra Roll maneuver Rolls same relative position 45 de gree paths Russell Knetzger believes minor improvement will help both pilots judges p 45 item E Cobra Roll RC-82-35Cuban Eight downgrade clarifica tiOn proposes replace existing No 4 downgrade Cuban Eight maneuver Pattern following 4 Rolls centered 45-degree descents other Russell Knetager states purpose proposal clarify pi lot may use 45-degree des cent make rolls lung centers descent p 45 para E Cuban Eight item 4 RC-g2-36Double lmmelmann Change onesecond rule proposes modify description Double Immelmant ma neuver AMA RC Pattern udges Guide sn straight level portion held no less second Down grade No 4 changed read Model pauses less second before half outside loop Russell Knetzger claims will allow individualism flier will allow graceful maneuver p 45 para E Double Immelmuon RC-g2-37Eight-Point Roll Remove time limits proposes remove 4-h-sec limits 5-sec goal descrip tion Eight-Feint Roll AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide Russell Knetzger wants allow fliers perform graceful ma neuvers p 45 para E Eight-Point Roll RC-82-38Four-Point Roll Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits 5-sec goal descrip tion Four-Point Roll AMA RC Pattern judges Guide Russell Knetzger wants fliers allowed make graceful maneuvers p 45 pars E Four-Point Roll RC-8239Landing Revise description proposes make Landing definition AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide read follows model flares smoothly touch ground within 15 meters about 48 ftj either side judges landing first main rotating tail nosewheel no bouncing changes headlog Landing maneuver will start sin meters 1915 ft runway maneuver will considered complete . Downgrade 6 would changed read Model lands out side 30-meter zone Downgrade 8 would changed read Model does rotate main wheels Russell Knetzger claims describes better landing ter minology aviation-based judge pate pilot control sooner instead last-minute dodging around p 46 pars E Landing RC-g2-4f3--One Reverse Outside Loop Change second role proposes modify Reverse Outside Loop ma neuver same manner given RC-8236 except Downgrade S would affected Russell Knetzger wants allow flier individualism p 46 para E Reverse Outside Loop RC-g241New meneuver Sqoare Loop proposes add new maneuver RC Pattern proposed inclusion Expert class pattern RC-8225 maneurer would defined AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide follows Square Loop Model pulls op executes square loop model should rotate sharply corsets straight paths should least 20 meters 6514 ft long Down grades 1 Loop square 2 Sides square same size 3 Changes heading 4 Wings level Russell Knetzger believes addition maneuver Expert class pattern would good preparation Mat ters-class maneuvers p 46 para Eadd new paragraph RCB242ReveeseDoubleImmelmano Change second rule proposes modify Reverse Double Immelmane ma neuver same manner given RC-82 36 eweept Downgrade 3 would affect ed Russell Keetzger believes will add potential gracefulness maneuver p 46 pata E Reverse Double Immelmano RC-82-43 Reverse Knife Edge Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits 5-sec goalsimilar RC-8238 Russell Knetager wants allow graceful maneuvers p 46 para E Reverse Knife Edge RC-g244Reeerse Point Roll Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits S-sec goalsimilar RC-8238 Russell Knegzger wants allow graceful maneuvers p 46 para E Reverse Point Roll RC-g2-45Slow Roll Make minimum time limit 5 sec proposes change time limit Slow Roll approximately 5 sec minimum S sec 4-6-sec lim its Downgrade S would deleted Russell Knetzger says present 6-sec maxi mum time limit discourages some really gor geous slow slow rolls p 46 para E Slow Roll RC-g246--Stall Turn Revise definition proposes clean up definition maneuver helps prevent being wingoner instead stall turn revised definition iv AMA RC Pattern ludges Guide would read follows Stall Turn model starts straight level flight noses up vertical position stalls yaws tightly through 180 degrees . Russell Knetzger wants clarify things p 46 para E Stall Tom RC-9247Straight Plight Out land Back Revise flight path proposes mont flight path maneuvers farther away flight line spectators AMA RC Pattern ludges Gulde would re vised read follows Straight Flight Out model must brought exactly parallel flight line flown heading absolutely straight level path distance approximately 100 meters 300 ft centered judges . Delete Down grade 1 Revise Downgrade 5 read Gal lops yaw roll pitch Russell Knetager believes present flight path too close safety pp 46 47 para E Straight Flight Out RC-82-48Steaighg Inverted Plight Match PAl proposes remove 3-5-sec time limits maneuver 4-sec minimom deleting Downgrade 4 Russell Knetager notes FAI does lim width maneuver AMA shouldnt either except 60-degree frame p 47 pars E Straight Inverted Flight RC-6249Tekeoff Describe better maneu ver proposes revise AMA RC Pat tern lodges Guide redefining Takeoff maneuver read follows Takeoff model must stand still runway engine running being held accelerate smoothly toward flying speed rotate onto main wheels lift off very gently runway climb gradual angle takeoff ran should straight take off complete model has made turn approximately 60 degrees above anal titude least 6 meters about 20 ft Downgrades 1 Model dons stand still released fails en gain speed smooth ly 3 Model fails rotate onto main wheels jumps ground Russell Knetzger feels higher altitude completion gives things judge rest proposal describes better maneuver p 47 para E Takeoff RC-8250Thres Horleontal Rolls Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6sec limits 5-sec goalsimilar RC 82-38 Russell Knetager says will make maneuver match FAI maneuver allow flier flexibility will allow graceful maneuvers p 47 para E Three Horizontal Rolls RC82-51Three Inside Loops Add down grade proposes add downgrade maneuver definition AMA RC Pat tern judges Guide would read 5 Exit same altitude heading entry Rus sell Knetzger feels revision would helpful beginning fliers Pattern Nov ice class p 47 para E Three Inside Loops RC-8282Three Reverse Inside Loops Change second role proposes modify Three Reverse Inside Loops ma nesver same manner given RC-8236 except no Downgrades affected Russell Knetzger wants provide flier opportunity make graceful maneuver p 47 para E Three Reverse side Loops RC-g2-53--Three Reverse Outside Loops Change second rule proposes change similar RC-82-52 see RC-8236 Russell Knetzger wants allow graceful maneuvers p 47 para E Three Reverse Out side Loops RC-82-84Top Hat Stovepipe proposes redefine Top Hat maneuver description AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide following manner Top Hat Model es polls over inverted flight distance equal vertical climb pulls down ell Knetzger believes rules intended call maneuver des cribed present definition adequate produce desired maneu ver p 47 pars E Top Hat RC-83-55Traffic Pattern Revise descrip tion proposes revise description maneuver found AMA RC Pat tern adges Guide read follows Traf fic Pattern maneuver commenced model flying wind parallel flight line judges turn away flight line 90 degrees d turn maneuver finished 6 meters 20 ft altitude uit may right contestant wishes Russell Knetzger states eliminates discussion left right fortes maneuver away flight line safety consideration blends Landing revision RC 82-39 p 47 para E Traffic Pattern RC-82-56---Triangle Rolling Loop Correct ap parent misprint proposes revise description mancover found AMA RC Pattern ludges Guide follow ing manner Triangle Rolling Loop Model pulls up 45 degree climb holds atti tude no less second ell Knetager believes present wording misprint p 47 para E Triangle Rolling Loop RC-82-57Two Rolls Opposite Directions Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits 5-sec goalsimilar RC-82-38 Rumeli Knetager believes time restraints really necessary p 47 para E Two Rolls Opposite Direc tions RC82-58---Pree passeer Novice Mas ters Clarification proposes revise cer tain wording Flight Pattern paragraph RC Pattern section AMA rule book wording question begins second sentence pars 3814 time model passes - maneuver being performed proposal December 1980 91 RC-82-58 Coot changed read time model passes ding case maxi mum two passes may made maneuver being performed Walter E Damuck Jr Waterbury CT points uut present rule allowing pass places severe hardship Novice Master class fliers because would force Novice land downwind Master class flier has two dilemmas choose can either make downwind landing can com mence first maneuver first down wind pass immediately after takeoff Walter states second alternative Mas ter isa safety hazard since would allow flier check trim see retract gear hung apa condition could result quick depletion airborne bat tery pack possibly leading out-of-con trol crash p 40 para 3814 RC-82-69Adopt PAl RC Aerobatics place AMA RC Pattern Thin proposes throw out Section 38 AMA rule book re placing FAI RC Aerobatics f3A Novice class has added Novice class fliers would fly pattern consist ing 10 maneuvers having total K-factor score 250 points selected con testant FAI pattern Ted White Bedford TX claims AMA Pattern con tests have become too expensive too compli cated too time-consumingdue multiplicity classesto really meaning ful competitions pp 39-47 para 38 Control Line Rules Proposals Note Proposals marked n- open cross-proposal activity mined lately CL-82-7 Navy Carrier class changes pro poses three things First combine Class Class II scale event second change Class non-scale event third change Profile Carrier starting event changes would accomplished tak ing following actions new all-scale Class II would established deleting lower-limit engine displacement 4010 co para 3032 beginnerized Pro file class would established changing model specifications para 3033 3033 1 additional wording follow 3033 add model will have no movable components except elevators hook throttles Example No movable lines flaps ailerons rudder 30331 add Stock en gines An engine will acceptable advertised sold factory-produced ready-to-run unit over 300 use homemade custom-producedthrottle dual curb see-ups throttles different makes sizes engines unacceptable Other changes would made follow ing manner respect Bonus Points para 30812 would become applicable Class II 308221 would revised applicable Class II models would receive 200 bonus points 3081 3 would made applicable Class Profile Class heading 308131 would deleted leaving body subparagraph intact 30814 would re vised read receive bonus points Class II respect Landing two changes would made 301212 add Plane landing outside arresting area remaining deck example Coming stop free-roll area 301 21 5 add Definitiot arrested landing Plane being stopped arresting cables necessary remain hooked Richard ino Woodhaven NY states proposal would result increase competition new Clans II old planes can still used addition 200 bonus points will almost certainly keep profile models out Class II new Profile event will hopefully once again become begin ners event wan envisioned 1973 new Class will provide something in-be tween pp 27 28 paran 30323033031 30331 30812 308121 30813 30814 301 212 301213 CK-82-8Revise Landing Precision Aero batics Thin proposes revise description Landing maneuver Precision Aerobatics section AMA rule book Paragraph 311 316 would revised read Landing correct landing will udged smooth gradual descent gentle touch down aircrafts wheels landing procedure shall judged time aircraft machen normal glide path 4 6 feet judging shall end air craft makes landing assigned flight circle aircraft fully supported its landing gear Kenneth W Stout Livings ton N believes present rule pro duces excessive hardship judges since supposed determine model has lose its flying power addi tion produces unfair hardship flier since trying make precision landing after one-lap glide possibly under adverse wind conditions p 32 para 31 13 16 CL82-29Peecision Landing Precision Aerobanics Thin proposes revise des cription Landing maneuver AMA rule book section 311316 follows Landing correct landing judged model makes smooth gradual descent land no bounce unusual roughness part model other landing gear having touched ground ludging begins model starts smooth gradual descent 4 6 feet until touches down Arthur Adimison Tay lor Ml contends present rule imposes too much hardship both judges contestantmuch same Ken Stout CL-82-8 p 32 para 311316 CL-g2-10Add NA Cornbee asSupplensental proposes add event AMA rule book Supplemental Event sec tion would structured follows 1 Gen eral Applicability equipment purpose rules procedures judging same CL Combat except specified below 2 Stream ers Streamers shall cut 14-in wide 714 ft long string leader shall 4- 8-lb test cotton shall marked ink 48 knot shall extend beyond ink mark 12 3 Contest Site Combat circle shall laid out using three concentric circles provide five-foot radius pilots circle 40 50 ft-radius safety zone Engine displacement limit would 0-00504 cu model weight 2 lb max line length 349 353 lines would 2 multi-strand lines 0012 diameter Pull test would 15 lb Steven B Sacco Norwood MA points out event now being flown throughout country local-rules basis best interests both competitors spectators establish line requirements pull-test values circle lay out rules promote safety consistency add new section AMA rule book CL-82-1 1Combetr Ossen Class fliers mast users own engines proposes make cer tain changes rant Combat rules pertain Open class competition Section 3381 would revised read follows Match Period starting judge will sound loud signal match starting time Either pilot pit crew may start engine pilot junior Senior class model flier pilot Open class model flier pilot must start engine beginning match period aircraft may launched imme diately after starting Junior Senior clans pilot aircraft may launched Open clans pilot once pilot has picked up control handle given launch sig nal pit crew match will end following occur Section 33831 would revised read follows pit crew may start except initial start Open class pilots change engines refuel change plugs propellers etc make re pairs necessary during match Lines cut broken during match may repaired Steven B Sacco observes under pres ent rules pilot can win Combat match en tirely result having better pit crew does opponentthat occurs event mid-air collision causing both models crash prior cuts being made better-pitted plane wins basin airtime points p 35 paras 3381 33831 CL-82-12Begin combat planes 180 degrees apart proposes establish method restraining commencement combat until both planes have airborne leant two laps separated another approximately 180 degrees accomplished renising two sections Combat rules follows First revise section 33823 read Combat may begin until both aircraft airborne both pilots pilots circle starting judge additional center judge sounds signal combat begin initial launch signal will given udge satisfied aircraft bane completed least two level laps counterclockwise separated approximately 180 degrees subsequent launches signal may occur anytime both aircraft flying level counterclockwise separated approximately 180 degrees Second change 331118 read Maneuvering ex pressly forbidden see 821 822 43 Attacking before signal combat begin see 823 latter deals feiture Ron McNally Springfield VA states thin method have found does give preferential advantage except airtime first plane- up tither flier match p 35 para 33823331116 CL-82-13Comhat Start engine winbin 216 win lose proposes establish new Combat rule such entrant will auto matically lose match cannot get engine started within 25 win after match starts exception neither entrants engine ban started end 25 minutes time will ran until winner estab lished Ron McNally says change will allow content move ahead prolong agony p 33 insert new para 3S81c renumber existing 3381c subsequent CL-82-14--Slow Combat Psel tank cannon enclosed proposes add wording existing rule would prohibit enclosing fuel tank Slow Combat modeL Sec tion 342d would have following added fuel tank must enclosed Notch ing wing permissible strength safety ore nor compromised Ron McNally wants eliminate loophole rules could make judging models legality difficult p 36 para 342d CL-82-15 Rat Racing Put displacement breek B cc proposes make slight alteration Rat Race table sec tion 26 two lines defined Engine Size column20103009 30104028 would changed 2136 3031 30524028 Ron McNally wants to change dividing line talbe nominal 29 cu engine 5 ccmaking consistent other CL events p 25 section 26-Table CL-82-16--Rat Racing Change smallest en gine line specifications proposes two things First change present engine displacement band Rat Race table 15002009 cu 1500 2135 cu second change minimum line diameter associated 014 Ron McNally would like see change ties CL-82-13 some degree made sa Juniors could use Formula 21 planes Rat believes might also allow Senior Open fliers use 35 cc engines competitively Rat p 25 section 26-table CL-8217Profile Navy Carrier Change en gina specifications proposes increase allowable engine displacement Profile Carrier 4009 cu allow use ball-hearing crankshaft designs Pete Mazur Aurora would like see advantage taken ready availability RC-style 40 engines event p 27 para 303 31 CL-82-18-Naey Carrier Delete 44-in wing span limit proposes delete wing span limit 44-in Carrier models Pete Mazur points out 44-in limitation re suits grossly distorted Profile scale models after 300 sq requirement met p 27 para 303 CL-82-19Profile Navy Carriert Allow use ball-hearing crankshaft engines proposes delete wording rule re quires use plain sleeve bearing engines event Pete Macar notes cost competitive plain-bearing engine higher bali-bearing enginel ob serves low-performance plain-bear ing engines much cheaper equivalent bali-bearing engine p 27 para 30331 CL-82-20Navy Carrier Redefine landing points proposes modify existing rule defining landing points follows Land ing Points Landing dead stick included hook engaged arresting cable plane completely stopped shall scored fol lows Leon R Ryktarsyk Detroit Ml notes some pit crews now trying catch models still moving having missed arresting cables p 28 para 30 121 CL-82-21Ngey Carrier Delete 60 degree nnee-higlt limit proposes delete sec tion 301 1223 AMA rule book limits nose-high attitude model during low-speed flight maximum 60 degrees Leon Ryktarsyk claims possible enforce rule accurately p 28 para 3011223 CL-62-22Formsla 40 Rat must use 020-in lines 40 engines proposes change requited minimum line diameters Formula 40 Speed Rat Racing associated tablesand 40 cu displacement enginesfrom 018 020 Ron McNally points out being proposed reasons safety p 23 sec 24table p25 sec 26table CLg2-23Stantladiue mini-pipes Speed proposes Speed events use minipipes maximum length shall no longer 6-in measured center line cylinder bore edge pipe side diameter pipe shall constant no taper allowed Gene Hempel acting Speed Advisory Committee desires make rules uniform eliminate con fusion CCL -82- 24 d Superebarging turbocharging geseoss boosts prohibited proposes allow naturally-aspirated en glans Speed events Supercharging turbocharging gaseous boosts would prohib ited Nicholas B Sher acting tot Speed Advisory Committee points out racing engines now being operated hairy edge selt-destruction further significant increases horsepower likely have severe safety-related consequences modelers and/or spectators p 17 para 234 add limitation statement CLg22BMoase cad NA Scale Racing Up grade official status proposes up grade two events official status deleting words Supplemental title section 28 AMA rule book J E Kianse acting behalf Racing Advisory Committee points out ex isting rules have proven over several years use events enjoy great pop ularity national basis p 26 para 28 CL-82-26Endurancer Eliminate need weigh modelfearry fuel internally proposes delete Endurance model speci fications except first sen tence paragraph 336 eliminate maximum weight requirement 4 lbs Paul M Smith Sterling Heights Ml states wording wants delete merely leftovers years piece-meal rules changes no longer meaning ful since four-oz fuel limitation put effect notes four-lb weight limit no longer meaningful too imposed restrict fuel quantity days gone p 37 para 336delete first sentence tabledelete 4 lb man model weight CL-82-27Endurance Reduce fuel capacity 50 cc proposes reduce maxi mum fuel capacity 4 1183 cc 50 cc 17 Cl oz Paul M Smith points out recent rule change event reduction Curl capacity 4 oz done purpose allowing event flown mom reasonable time points oat record under present rules now over 28 win will probably go higher proposal made same spirit last reduced fuel capacityto make possible fly event reasonable length time p 37 para 354 CL-8228Speed Two flights over ecisting record era autamatic new record pro poses change wording support ing flight rule section 23196 two flights contestant exceed cur rent record will automatically give flier right claim new record would accomplished deleting first two sen tences section 231 96 substituting following supporting flight faster record flight flier will have automatically established new record new record will set higher speed two wcord-setting flights William L Boss New Hyde Park NY cites case recent contest flier wan awarded new record because went too fast during supporting flight wan 5 mph faster record flight believes present rules tend award records basis lesser performance rather accept superior performances record purposes 23 para 231 96 92 Model Aviation CL-82-29--Navy Carrier Change nearing high low speed flight proposes require both high-speed low-speed values calculated nearest 1/100 mph low speed points shall scored three times difference between high low speeds mph Marc War washana Canton Ml explains present system too complicatedthat cal culator required no quickly longhand methods used quarter page paper required p 28 paras 3010 230112 CL-82-30Nany Carrier Define hook length faselage length proposes define book length nded us measured intersection hook fuselage hottom uselage length will defined er onethird tbe length fuselage measured hack prop hub rearmost pare airplane LeRoy Cordes Chicago IL claims confusion bow hoth measure ments made proposal has suhmitted clarify situation p 27 para 303 CL-g2-31Nany Carrier Define line spacing eweegence proposes revise section 2043 imposes limits control lines may emerge model follows.lines shall emerge either tween within inch either elevation control lines Harry 1-ligley Glenwood IL states present rules can inter preted require lions spaced maxi mum inch apart believes intent rule p 27 para 3043 CL-82-32Naey Carrier Gieing law spenel signel proposes clarify low speed signal given Insert sentence section 30111 immediately after first sentence follows ptable ludges signal shall ginen model crosses stern deck lap prior locke start low speed timing model will arry Higley states indicated wording inadnertantly omit ted rule book recent printing p 28 para 30111 CL-g2-33Naey Cerrier Delete requirement far plain hearing engines proposal identical CL-82-19 LeRoy Cordes notes few plain-hearing engines being made today fliers taking ball-bearing engines converting plain-bearing Acceptance proposal would allow new flier get competitive engine rea sonable cost local hobby shop p 27 para 30331 CL-g2-34Nany Carrier Define arrested landing proposes add new sub paragraph 301213 worded follows An arrested landing defined air planes forward motion stopped primarily arresting hook engaging arresting cable flight terminates whet planes forward motion ceases receive maximum landing points airplanes forward motion ceases must assume same atti tude assumed prior takeoff Judges guide required arresting hook remain engaged arresting cable after forward motion ceases airplane subsequently rolls off pulled off deck landing still counts LeRoy Cordes states rule used 80 Nationals received unanimous vote Navy Carrier Society members attendance observes also safety improvement since would no longer necessary pit crew members dash onto possihly oil-slick deck try grab model before rolls/falls off deck p 28 para 301215 added CL-g2-35Nany Carrier Define niethad far computing total scare proposes de fine method kenned calculate con testants total score would done adding following new paragraph Carrier rules Scoring flight score shall total high speed points low speed points landing points bonus points LeRoy Cordes notes presently found Navy Carrier rules p 28 add new paragraph CL-g2-36Nany Carrier Minimice builder af-the-madel rule far Janiar/Seniar proposes en add new paragraph section 30 AMA rule book would read follows Junior Senior modeler shall have participated construction plane will place minimum maxi mum amount time skill employed hut will insure modeler some involve ment its constructiun George W Voitik Evanston IL wants stop making hippo crites under-iS modelers nearly fly secondhand planes p 28 add new para CL-g2-37Neey Carrier Eliminate hailder af-the-madel mm far Janiar/Seniar pro poses no add new paragraph section 30 AMA rule book der model rule does apply unior Senior modelers Harry Higley wants stop making hippocrites Carrier fliers below 18 years age p 28 add new para CL-g2-38Nany Carrier Emphasine law speed proposes-to revise scoring sys tem emphasis placed low speed rather high speed would accomplished modifying various parts Carrier rules following plan would implemented Scoring Award three points mph high speed two points second low speed plus landing bonus points Harry Higley notes long high speed used divisor will push higher higher speeds p 28 paras 301 03011 Free Flight Rules Proposals FF 82-14Change clauses dsdl-leeet hesis proposes eliminate present Junior Senior Open age-group classifications contestant grouping inaugurate skill-level-based system having classifica tions Novice Sportsman Open con testant would elect class chose enter event would al lowed enter different classes different events could also change classifications contest-to-cnntese Fur purposes maintaining netting national records record would established event Stan Stoy Maryland Heights MO lieves proposal will help popular ize FF activities will provide best possible way encourage beginners opinion traditional way help itt beginnersmaking up new events simple supposedly attractive expertsdoes have good track record notes skill-level systems used RC Pattern RC Helicopter CL Precision Aerobatics PAMPA seem have accomplished desired results points out proposal would nor upset age-group system AMA dues con test feesit would apply actual flying competition p 7 para 3insert new paragraph after 32 label 53 renumber existing paragraphs accordingly would also result necessity tort oise wording para 137 p 3 since refers age-group contestant classifica tions PP82-15-Na stractsrel hracing Easy B proposes amend Easy B rules adding new paragraph having following wording Structural bracing per mitted E on Burbank CA states present rules allowing structural bracing diverge historically used Easy B promoted ingenious struc tural efficieocy event p 13 para 8 add new subparagraph h FF-g2-lgEsuahlish Rshfaer Speed Sap plentental went proposes fol lowing set rules added AMA rule book order make FF Rubber Speed new Supplemontal event 1 event propeller-driven rubber-powered models 2 No model dimension may exceed 36-in 3 Models must ROG takeoff table table may set angle suit flier Catapulting pushing models allowed Neither wheels nor takeoff gears required Dollies drop-off gears skids may used 4 length speed course shall 200 ft starting end takeoff table 5 model may roll about its longitudinal axis 360 de grees during ins travel over course 6 will no limit number flight tempts permitted 7 model shall timed time leaves takeoff table until passes over finish line Flights shalt timed nearest 1/tOO second speed mph determined equa tion Speed mph1363636 time seconds fastest speed will determine winner Charlie Sotich Chicago IL states event has run Nuts unofficial event since 1973 has also run local coneeses parts country notes course length 200 ft makes possible fly populated areas observes event spectators can readily understand Supplemental event status would assure set uniform rules could used groups over na tion add new section AMA rule book FF-g2-17Clmes A&B Gas Revise engine displacement limits proposes establish following displacement limits Classes A&B Gas Class 5511 60 051200 Class B 161300 to- 201300 Harry S Murphy Anderson IN proposes change because no competition engines top end present displacement limit 20 to- approximately 325 cc being commercially manufactured present reasoning limit increased 35 cc 15s 25 cc would too much power disadvantage compete well proposal would assure 19s 2ts mould B also points out under present rules Class models tend en fall four distinct sub-class sizes HaIf A-sized 051-powered 09-size 13 25 cc size 19 325 cc-size Adoption Ibis proposal would reduce sub-class prolifera tion somewhat p7 para 63 FF-82-18Permit short eehasst eatennions proposes allow exhaust extensions up 4-in measured form center cylinder bore used Richard Covalt Anderson IN points out would allow use mufflers areas may required would also allow rearexhaust engines efficiently cowled notes proposed 4-in length sufficient permit tuned-pipe effects engine performance p 8 para 632 FF-g2-1gAlI nsa mafflern pipes proposes deleve section 632 AMA rule book prohibits use type exhaust extension Joe L Norcross Hanford CA believes modeler should allowed use tuned pipe manes tothat experimentation should inhibited p8 para 632 FF-82-20Bring hack RDG/VTO pro poses add ROG/VTO engine-run times three Categories would Cat ltS nec Cat Illi sec Cat 1119 sec Note same limiten now rules ROW Joe L Norcross believes VTO sbould never have eliminated first place challenge correctly p8 para 641 FF-g2-21lndnar RDG definigian en stand-alane proposes add additional wording no section 1991 AMA rule book addition would read must held moment release such man ner least points resting ground runway Richard N Doig Pontiac Ml notes changes have made eke past section 5 Free Flight General directed Outdoor eventsand changes found impact Indoor events although neser intended proposal merely adds present General rule ROG 532 specifically Indoor intent rule having used Indoor past 10 years will changed inadvertantly General section changed again affect Outdoor events p 13 para 1992 FF-82-22lndoor Ruhher Adapt PAl defini tion far official/unofficial flight pro poses replace sections 1911 1912 AMA rule book following state ment Definition official flight collision role rules concerning fouls another contestants steering equipment shall iden tical current rules FAI Indoor mod els found FAI section rule book including changes clarifications FAI since printing thin rule boolt Richard Doig points out pres tnt rules intended identical corresponding rules FAt Indoor FAI rules changed before new AMA role book man ever printes Note AMA rulemaking FAI procedures presently compatibleand prohably never will sort thing will ever-re curring problem unless proposal type passed Richard points out current difference between AMA FAI roles FAI rules delayed flight 60 sec instead AMAs 30 nec contestants decision after collision foul indifferent p 13 para 1911 1912 PP82-23PAl Indoar Searing record purposes proposes add statement section 1916 AMA rule hook says FAI Indoor record flight shall best single flight series Richard Doig notes according letter rules records FAt Indoor should total best two flights series nix However continues actual practice best single flight series has kept record event Since FAI inter national Indoor records best single flight adoption proposal would bring AMA rules agreement FAI p 13 para 1916 PP82-24Indoor Rubber Replace AMA roles far steering FAI rules pro poses en eliminate section 1915 AMA rule hook replace following statement Steering Model Steering rules AMA events shall identical cur rent rules Indoor models found FAt section rule book including changes clarifications FAI since printing book Richard Doig states FAI rules proposed last roles change adopted FAIn rule copied word-for-word AMA rule book time rule book came out FAt thrown out old rules beleg inherently unfair impossible en force Therefore AMA has stuck bad roles pane two years sees proposal way keep AMA rules same current FAI rules p 13 para 1915 PP-g2-25lndoor Ruhher Allow unlimited nanther models enenn proposes replace section 1910 AMA rule book following statement Number models no limit number models contestant may use event complete flights Richard Doig states present-nvchnology models using removable wings tail booms stabilizers etc have practically eliminated dividing line between repairing replacing particu lar model present rule no longer en forceable claims observes under current rules contestant could lose has happenedl three models tumidair collisions during first three attempts official flight would thus eliminated event Richard feels situa tion unfair p 13 para 1910 FF-g2-28FAI Indoor flown AMA con test Clarify flying rules proposes re vise section 193 AMA rule book present wording relating FAI Indoor Model would replaced following PAl Indoor modei-specifications flying rules scoring rules same world cham pionship Indoor models FAt section Richard Doig claims present wording vague does actually say whether use best five flights best twoflight total out six flights Richard claims current practice use full FAI rules proposal would make prac tice official p 12 para 193 FAI Indoor Model PF-82-27lndoar Rubber Adapt PAl defi nition far end flight proposes re place first sentence section 1913 AMA rule book following Time flight starts instant model launched hand released takeoff ends model comes rent floor building jeteisoning occurs after being launched meets obstruction prevents further flight Richard Doig notes existing differences between AMA FAI rules area often lead timers stopping watches moments inappropriate event being timed proposal would bring AMA events line international rules p 13 para 1913 PF-82-28lndoor Ruhher Reduce official time no nearest whale second proposes change second sentence section 1914 AMA rule book read fol lows Flight duration shall reduced nearest whole second Example 35227 scored 3522 Richard Doig cites following considerations relate thin proposal First ntopwatches re cord fifths second second conventional hand-held stopwutcben accurate tenths fifths second after timed peri od 30 win third task con test officials especially score-keepers will easier since AMA FAI events will scored same way p 13 para 191 3 December 198093
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NE WSLETTE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1980 Hats Trophies Some contestants Nats did pick up trophies contest contestants may upon written request payment $5 handling fee have throphies mailed theirhomes However offer cannot extended beyond Dec cern ber 31 1980 Nats results listed issue CN includes best knowledge trophy-winners years contest find name did get trophy can still have mailed AMA Headquarters requesting trophy make cer tain include name AMA number letter Please include $5 payment check money order FF Future Hats Hardy G Brodersen Executive Director N FFS role Special Interest Group Free Flight NFFS has undertaken Nats study project end product broad detailed recommendations AMA Executive Council Nats Execu tive Committee special meeting 1980 Dayton Nats Committee formed Bill Mathews Gainesville FL AMA VP Dis trict V serving chairman committee members Homer Smith Harry Murphy Dick Smith Tony Italiano Charlie Sotich Steve Geraghty Sal Taibi Stan Stoy Terry Rimert Jim Scarborough Mark Drela possibles During meeting chaired NFFS Ex ecutive Director Hardy Brodersen several major questions concerning Free Flight Nats identified objectives timetable committee recommenda tions agreed upon First prepare pre liminary report November Executive Council meeting would touch cur rent 1981 Nats site options other aspects concerning quality kind competi tion Second time planning 1982 Nats full review Nats philosophy competition emphasis separation other categories separation Indoor Outdoor events forth FF Interest Questionnaire questionnaire titled Free Flight Nats wide distribution has just sent out Chairman Mathews first step information-gathering process club has yet seen ques 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW tionnaire wish make comments recommendations directly write Bill Mathews 2712 SW 34th St Apt 8 Gaines ville FL 32608 can also phone him 904 371-0363 Last Word As footnote announcement lets correct misguided zeal some friends have displayed both privately modeling press NFFS has de clared war either AMA Nats Committee simply undertaking aspect responsibility Free Flight Special Interest Group preparing carefully detailed well-considered recommenda tions need everyones input NFFS members specially consensus of FF-oriented AMA Chartered Clubs Progress Report 1981 RCAero batics Team Additional Competitors Qualified Mas ters Tournament late September 1980 James C Bennett Glenview IL Joe Bridi Harbor City CA Ron Chidgey Pensacola FL Denis Donohue Bergenfield NJ Mark Doucey Bedford IN James M Edwards New Albany MS Anthony Frackowiak Milford OH Steve Helms Pensacola FL William Hempel Tuc son AZ Jess Hogan Louisville KY Robert J Kelly Brighton CO James R Kimbro Jr Visalia CA Robert Krafft Duxbury MA Kenneth C Meyer Tucson AZ Lloyd Nicholson Aurora CO Charles W Reed Ill Raytown MO Stephen Rojecki Xenia OH Bruce Un derwood Gunthersville AL Team Finals Site Bids request clubs bid being host RC Masters Team Selection Finals printed November issue Model Aviation CN section p 96 As midSeptember two bids have received AMA Headquarters Sky Corral R/C Club Pueblo CO Rocket City Radio Con trollers Inc Huntsville AL program finalists will vote bid accept sometime after January 1 1981 1981 World Championships site 1981 World Championships has yet officially approved however tentative location Guadalajara Mexico WASHINGTON DC 20005 Contest date will late September early October 1981 1980 Hats Results issue present list of top placers 1980 National Contest addition winners additional special awards given below Sterling Models Memorial Award Scale static points category qualifying official flight Granger Williams San Marcos CA Gee Bee R-1 Jim Walker Trophy winner JSO CL Pre cision Aerobatics flyoff excluding appear ance points Les McDonald Miami FL McNeill Cup high time regardless age FAI Power Charles S Markos Deerfield IL 1260 sec Mulvihill Trophy high time regardless age Mulvihill Rubber George Perryman Smyrna GA 1385 sec Tulsa Glue Dobbers Trophy high time regard less age Outdoor HLGlider Stan Stoy Hazeiwood MO 408 sec Stout Indoor Trophy high time regardless age Indoor Cabin Larry Loucka Willough OH 19045 Stout Commercial Trophy high time regard less age AMA FAI Indoor Stick Clarence Mather San Diego CA 28298 AMA Stick Dick Black Trophy high time regardless age Coupe dHiver David E Evans Richburg NY Chris M Matsuno St John MO tie 539 sec Air Force Association Award best military scale model William L Boss New Hyde Park NY deHavilland Mosquito Airborne Express Award best ducted fan Scale model Tom Cook Raymore MO McDonnell F4J Best Scale Flight Achievement Awards pre sented National Association Scale Aeromodelers RC Precision Scale Robert L Underwood St Louis MO Wittman Bonzo RC Sport Scale Arthur H Johnson Deiray Beach FL Curtiss P40 Warhawk CL Precision Scale Edwin Rhoads Cinnaminson NJ Douglas AD-7 Skyraider CL Sport Scale Edward Schwerkolt Bedford OH Spitfire Out door FF Harold W Warner Santa Monica CA Lee-Richards monoplane December 1980 83 Al 1980 Mats SponsorsThe costs covered sponsorships contest entry fees outthe entry costs would high discourage expenses involved National Model Airplaneparticipation Nationals has years worlds Championships addition over 800 competition awards therebiggest model meet because joint AMA-Industry sharing other financial considerations rental telephones tablescosts Academy Model Aeronautics therefore proudly trash pickup special equipment etcgratefully acknowledges thanks following sponsors Ace Ric Inc Airtronics BaltekBalsal iteCorp Bavarian Precision Products Co Circus Hobbies Cox Hobbies Inc Damon Corp Double D Buckles Du-Bro Products Inc Four ls Enterprises Fox Mfg Co Futaba Corp America Globee DivisionTwinn-K Inc Carl Goldberg Models Paul K Guillow Inc Hobby Barn Hobbypoxy Products Hot Stuff Adhesives Jetco Models K & B Manufacturing Mercury Hobbies Inc Midwest Model Supply Midwest Products Co Miniature Aircraft Supply Inc Model Airplane News Model Aeronautic Publications Nico Engraving Peck-Polymers RC Modeler Corp RIN Models Sig Mfg Co Inc Sullivan Products Sterling Models Toledo Weak Signals R/C Club Inc Top Flite Models Inc Williams Bros Inc World Engines Inc 1980 Hats Entries Jr Sr OpenTotal No Contestants92 103 9541149 No Mechanics230 GRANOTOTAL1379 2 Junior Teams included Junior count M Senior Team included Senior count Entlan Event lndoor109 Entrants Stick6 2 Paper Stick7 5 Cabin6 4 PAl Stick511521 Pennyplane10 39 EasyB10ie29 HL Glider142543 AMA Scale8 37 Peanut Scale13 46 Control Line327 Entrants Scale Racins IGoodvearl Rat Racing Slow Rat Racing 8 642 5 341 4. 3. 2734 Hats Scale Results RC PRECISION SCALE Junior No official flights Senior- No official flights Open 1Bob WitcherDelufield WI Piel Beryl 2Robert UnderwoodSt Louis MO Wittman Bunco 3Claude McCulloughMontezuma IA Shiny 2150-A RC SPORT SCALESPORTSMAN Jan 1Tim MottleSterling Hgts Ml PT19 Senior 1Glenn NelsonBerlin MA Smith Miniplane 2Michael MooreHaughton TX Jungmeister Open 1Howard E KeithHouston TX Cessna 182 2Albert KretzPeoria IL Beech Staggerwing 3Jumm BronowskiKokomo IN Cub J-3 4Jim MukiAltamonte Spgs PL Chipmunk 5Dale E DrewBorden IN P400 6Robert HanftElberta AL Smith Miniplune 7Wayne KnightPompano Bch PL T-28B RC SPORT SCALEEXPERT Junior No official flights Senior 1 David Nelson Berlin MA Great Lakes 2T-1 A-i Open 1 Roger Brennon Toledo OH P61 Points 685 696 439 Points 12312 13483 10733 15450 15384 14881 14583 14800 14300 14283 Points 13251 17517 hA ProfileProto11. 822 PAISpeed . 1. 910 /A Speed6. 5 . 819 ASpeed11115 2.1417 D Speed Open Onlyl . 1.1011 Form 40 Speed1215 Jet Speed66 Aerobatics4 .22 .6591 Combat7 . 8.6075 FAI Combat3.2731 Slow Combat7.10 .4481 PAlTeamRacing . 1.1213 PrecisionScale1.3. 610 Sport Scale3 . 6.2332 Carrieri1.2526 Carrierll . 1 .2728 Profile Carrier4 . 6.4050 Radio Congvol543 Engeents NovicePattern5 11 .6379 Advanced Pattern 744 Enpert Pattern3434 Master Pattern 557 Precision Scale 55 Sport Scale Sportsman 4 38 Sport Scale Eupert 3637 Giant Scale 323 Form Pylon Racing 2 75 2 Harold Parensi P8F 3 Clayton Mass C-130 4 Tom Cook F4-J 5 Thomas Czikk P-47D B Robert UnderWOOd OH 88 7 Art Johnson F-82E RC GIANT SCALE Janior No official flights Senior-No official flights Open 1 Dick Graham Piper Pawnee 2 Howard Mottin Spinks Akeomaster 3 Donald Anderson Krafn Super Fly 4 Clifford Tacie Bellanca Citabria 5 Michael Winter Tiger Moth 6 Mario Yederlinic PT-19 RC SCALE HELICOPTERS Junior- No official flights Senior No official flights Open 1 William Cheng Jet Ranger 2 Dane Davidson Jet Ranger 3 Bruce Buchanan Jet Ranger CL PRECISION SCALE hnior fficial flights Senior 1 Paula Bauer Bristol 2 Peter Bauer Shoestring Westchester IL17417 Royal Oak Ml17101 Raymom MO17000 N Merrick NY16834 St Louis MD16801 Delray 8th FL16850 Points Bloomfield IA Sterling Hgts Ml Mahomet IL Mt Clemens Ml Columbia MD Boca Rason FL Wilmington MA Brownsville PA Winona MN Norridge IL Norridge IL 210 208 204 202 200 191 Points 2284 2238 2159 Points 2652 2271 Guarter Midget Pylon 177 Std Sailplane2 722 Mod Std Sailpiunes2. 3. 3136 Unlimited Suilpianes2. 4. 7682 2-Meter Sailplaneg5 5768 Novice Helicopter 67 Intermediate Helicopter 7 Eupert Helicopter 77 Scale Helicopter 55 Ootdoor Pree Pliglsg2E6Entrants hA Gas .15 110142 ADa 7 -12 109138 BOgs6.7. 7689 COas6. 6272 D Gus2.2. 3034 PAl Power1.2. 1922 Wakefield Rubber3.2 Mulnihill Rubber18 5478 CoupedHiner11 4. 6176 A-i Towline IFAI onlyl 8. 3854 A-2Towline5.2 HL Glider 25 .12 69107 RocketPower6.2. 2735 AMA Rubber Scale10 749 AMA GasScale5. Peanut Scale Rule No 58113 4 Payload4 -3 2229 Electric Power3 -1 1317 Open 1William Boss DH Mosquito 2Edwin Rhoads Skyraider 3Jeffrey Perez 9-17 CL SPORT SCALE Junior 1Julie Abel Nesmith Cougar 2Robert Anderson Corsair Senior 1Walter Umland Jr Bf 1090 2Matthew Bauer Cessna Skymuster 3Peter Bauer P61 Black Widow Open 1Richard Byron Zero 2Juck Sheeks Piper Comanche 3Edwin Rhouds P47 3Bob Anderson DC-6 5Edward Schwerkolt Spitfire 5Don Holifelder F4F Wildcut INDOOR AMA SCALE Junior 1Walter M Eggert Cougar 2Stef Sanford Lacey M-1 0 3Liz Sanford Lacey M-10 Senior 1Billy Carney J-3 Cub New Hyde Ph NY Cinnaminson NJ Lamed KS Florissant MO Redwood CA New York City NY Norridge IL Norridge IL Omaha NE Indianapolis IN Cinnaminson NJ Redwood City CA Bedford OH Niceville Fl. 5 100 4578 4135 Points 999 726 1446 1339 1332 1676 1589 1586 1886 1579 1579 Points Huntingdon Valley PA 1400 Dallas TX Dallas TX 1225 1155 Jacksonville FL765 84 Model Aviation 2 Susan Brown Lacey M10 Open 1 Don SruIl Sannos-Dumont 14 bis 2 Dan Domina Cub 3 Edward Stoll Corben Super Ace 4 John B Martin Alco Sport 5 Thomas Killough Rumpler Taube 6 William L Baker Found lOOC INDOOR PEANUT SCALE Ianior 1 Mike Gilbert Tujiwind 2 Graham Killough Nesrnith Cougar 3 WaIter M Eggert Pietenpol Air Camper 4 Stef Sanford Lacey M10 5 Karen Brown Lucey M-10 Seniar 1 Benjamin Avala Pike 2 Billy Carney J-3 Cub 3 Glenn Campbell Lacey M10 Open 1 Clarence J Masher Davis DA24 2 Jack McGillivray Vol ksplane 3 Jamm Miller Piper Vagabond 4 Jorpe Lopez Fike Stone Mtn GA705 McLean VA E Windsor NJ Mt Clemens Ml Miami FL Huntsville AL Norman GK Levittown PA Huntsville AL Huntingdon Valley PA Dallas TX Stone Mtn GA Menico City MX Jacksonville FL Elmharst IL San Diego CA Toronto Oct CN Cincinnati GH Mevico City MX 1780 1710 1625 1570 1555 1535 Points 129 120 111 108 1 GD 189 126 88 229 225 208 176 5 Don Srull Druine Turbulent 6 George Meyers Ill Davis DA-2A McLean VA Warminster PA PP OUTDOOR RUBBER SCALE Ianor 1Walter M Eggert Corona Cougar 2Mike Gilbert Nesmith Cougar 3William Schick Monocoupe 4Liz Sanford Lacey M-10 5Melanie Sanford Lacey M-10 Seniar 1Satan Brown Lucey M-10 Open 1Dave Rees Caudron Simoun 2Larry Kruse Bellanca Scout 3George Meyers Ill Siewee Schuckert El 4Robert Clemens Mercury Gosling 5Leon Bennett Moth Minor 6John B Martin Alco Sport 7John Blair Stinson JR Haetingdon Valley PA Levittown PA Fraser MI Dallas TX Dallas TX 155 158 Pointa 1350 1205 1050 1045 965 Stone Mnn GA840 Telford PA Liberal KS Warminster PA Rochester NY New York City NY Miami FL Marshall NC PP OUTDOOR GAS SCALE Junior 1Walter M EggertHuntingdon Valley PA Piper Super Cruiser 2Snef SanfordDallas TX Piper Cruiser 3Mike GilbertLevittown PA Tayiorcraft Senior No official flights 1810 1635 1560 1520 1485 1405 1220 Points 393 285 207 Open 1Harold W Warner Lee Richards 2Robert Clemens Furman Jabira 3Walter Eggert Hermes Moth DH6OG 4Larry Kruse LWF Butterfly 5John Blair Nesmith Cougar PP OUTDOOR PEANUT SCALE Junior 1Mike GilbertLevittown PA Witeman Tailmind 2Graham KilloughHuntsville AL Nesmish Cougar 3Carl LinstrumFe Lauderdale FL Lacey M-10 4Melanie SanfordDallas TX Lacey M-1O 5Stef SanfordDallas TX Lacey M10 Senior 1Beejamie Ayala Pike 2Glenn Campbell BD4 3Myles Coneolly Ill DaytonWright Racer Open 1Jorges Lopez Pike 2George Meyers Ill Davis DA2A 3Bob Whiny Pike 4Dave Rees Corona Cougar 5Robert Clemens Pacific Standard C1 BDon Srull Druine Turbulent 7Roberto Ramires Pike Santa Monica CA Rochester NY Huntingdoe Valley PA Liberal KS Marshall NC Mevico City MX Elwhurst IL Macasses VA Meulco City MX Warmiester PA Lincoln NE Telford PA Rochester NY McLean VA Tialno Pautla MX Hats Radio Control Results RC NOVICE PATTERN JrSrOp 1William SharpKnouville TN 2Bill JericNornhfield OH 3Kirk WickerGainesville VA 4Tom SzymkowskiRiverdale IL 5Peter WillingFairfield GH 6Robert KarpelowitzEnglewood CD 7Edward J HoffmanLakewood OH 8Chip HydeYuma AZ 9Howard 6 KeithHouston TX 10 Daniel SquierKaukauna WI Junior age flier 'Senior age flier RC ADVANCED PATTERN Jr.Sr- Op 1Gary Guile' 2Mike McCoeville 3Robert Akers 4John Fuque 5Albert Ferguson 6Richard Irvine 7Michael Harrison 8Edward Wieslow 9Scott Murray 10 Stacey Mills Senior age flier RC EXPERT PATTERN Jr.Sr.Op 1Marvin F Ingerson 2Thomas Kirk 3Brian Crossley 4Jatew Beneest 5Jamie Strong 6Rick Horn 7Curt Dberg 8Mike Bless 9Lee McDuffee tOEd Carpenter RC MASTERS PATTERN JrSr Op 1 Dave Brown 2 Tony Frackowiak 3 Dean Koger 4 Stephen Rojecki 5 Mark Radcliff 6 Steve Helms 7 Jim Kimbro 8 Donald Lowe 9 Joe Bridi 10 Donald Waltz Jr Frienduwood TX West Chester OH New Albany IN Warner Robbies GA Roscommos MI Mt Prospect IL Hot Springs AR Batavia NY Onnueside CA Charlottesville VA Milwaukee WI Towuon MD St Paul MN Glenview IL Prateville AL Fountain Valley CA Fe Walton Bek FL Riverdele IL Hamilton OH Fairmone WV Cincinnati OH Milford OH Papillion NE Xenia OH Barneeville OH Pensacola FL Visalia CA Dayton OH Harbor City CA Henderson NV RC FORMULA PYLON RACING Jr.SrOp 1 Brian RichmondApopka FL 2 Tom ChristopherLos Aegeles CA 3 Jim MoorheadAtlanta GA Points 5065 5030 5025 5020 4965 4930 4840 4795 4750 4645 Points 5185 5075 4989 4905 4900 4865 4850 4840 4700 2940 Pointa 17940 17590 17570 17250 17245 17215 17015 16420 15930 15805 Points 22700 22470 22265 22120 22095 22090 21300 21765 21410 20540 Points 28 27 27 4Dave PearceGreeesboro NC 5Peter ReedAvon CT 6Phillip BussellDallas TX 7David KeatsTray MI 8Ron SchorrN Hollywood CA 9Robert BrogdonMarietta GA 10Dave ShadelOceanside CA RC QUARTER MIDGET PYLON RACING Jr-SeOp 1Gail JacobsonCollege Park GA 2George ParksAustin TX 3Robert Brogdon JrMarietta GA 4Jimmy BurtelsCordona TN 5Douglas BrueshaberMinneapolis MN 6Richard SteineMinnetonka MN 7Thomas ChristopherLos Angeles CA 8Paul SchattauerDuewoody GA 9John WolffToledo OH 10Wayne YeagerRomulus Ml RC STANDARD SAILPLANES Junior 1Ruth MichaelSeffeer FL Senior 1John GrahamSn Louis MO 2Sam EversenBallwie MO 3James AbleFlorissant MO 4Robert HolmanToledo OH Open 1John WolffToledo OH 2John BrownAnaheim CA 3Kenneth OlsonUniversity City MO 4Leon KiecaidClearwater FL 5William RuthSeff ear FL 6Clay HoweSturgis MI 7Stanley ScheyBrandon FL RC MODIFIED STANDARD SAILPLANES Junior 1Jim Euly IllPottatown PA Senior 1Thomas CroftManchester MO 2John SchafferManlius NY 3Richard SimpsonArnold MO Open 1Francis WailerTheodore AL 2Dennis SteffanuskiJackson Ml 3Don HarrisWesterville OH 4John Huwphreys5 Detroit MI 5Donald GoodwinMedina NY 6Nelson PittStony Point NY 7Michael KozumplikBryan OH 8Mel HolmacToledo OH 9John VennerhoimYellow Sogs OH 10 WaIt HillJackson MI 11 Jatem BohwerColumbus OH 12 Paul WeigandRochester NY RC UNLIMITED SAILPLANES Junior 1 Dan WellsGreenbelt MD 2 Scott ElleneuchStony Point NY 26 26 26 25 25 24 23 Points 16 16 16 15 15 15 13 13 13 13 Points 2899 3231 2171 1858 1566 3093 2987 2978 2933 2847 2765 2623 Points 3341 3427 2297 1763 3183 3142 3128 3084 3030 2894 2838 2818 2812 2790 2760 2667 Points 2716 1302 Senior 1Tony Rogers 2Ken Nelson 3Jeffrey Carr 4Ed Wright Open 1Bob Baugher 2 Philip Harris 3 Gerald Zeigenfuse 4 John Gunsaullus 5 Robert Hunting 6 David Silas 7 Leon Pike 8 Ken Bates 9 Tom Williams 10 Ray Teliczan 11 Joseph Flint 12 William Wegman St Louis MO Santa Ana CA Ridgway PA Tampa FL Waynesboro PA Huntington Bch CA Reading PA St Petersburg FL Minneapolis MN Tequesta FL Lomman NY Saline Ml Irving TX Millstadt IL Dearborn Ml Rochester NY RC 2METER SAILPLANES Junior 1Jim Ealy IllPottetown PA 2Michael RuthSeffeer FL Senior 1Thomas CroftManchester MO 2Ken NelsonSanta Aca CA 3Ed WrightTampa FL Open 1Thomas KilloughHuntsville AL 2Leon KincaidClearwater FL 3David LaachToledo OH 4Gerald ZeigenfuseReading PA 5Kenneth ShamAnn Arbor MI 6Richard PrattCincinnati OH 7Thomas PrattCincinnati OH 8Gordon FisherSatellite 8th FL 9Larry JollySanta Ana CA RC NOVICE HELICOPTER Junior No official flights Senior 1 Scott PattonDayton OH Open 1 Gary SalaArlington TX 2 RickChicElginIL 3 Scott M SlaymanMemphis TN RC INTERMEDIATE HELICOPTER Junior- No official flights Senior No official flights Open 1Douglas LawBaldwinuville NY 2Bill ChengWilmington MA 3Bruce BuchananWinona MN RC EXPERT HELICOPTER Junior No official flights Senior fficial flights Open 1Mike ManMiami FL 2Hubert BitterHoatton TX 3Larry JollySanta Aca CA December 1980 85 654 573 572 564 519 Points 1180 1170 1020 980 890 3710 1170 1020 2880 2960 2080 1950 1830 1686 1440 3156 3024 2984 2884 3547 3481 3471 3436 3413 3345 3338 3314 3234 3229 3203 3195 Points 1022 946 1124 939 866 1340 1321 1279 1261 1172 1168 1164 1112 1080 Pointa 3735 3165 3016 3015 Points 8535 7695 7170 Points 28265 26050 19510 Nuts Control Line Results CL SCALE RACING Junior 1Tire Ong 2Mitchell Cleveland 3Jimmy Ricketts Senior 1Tom Flaker 2William Haghes 3Doag Hinkley Open 1Harold Lambert 2George Cleveland 3Dick Stubblefield 4Victor Garter 5Doug Harris 6Joseph Spanovich CL RAT RACING Junior 1Marc Robe 2Tim Ong 3Mitchell Cleveland Senior 1Ron Esman 2Tom Flaker 3William Hughes Open 1Paul Tote 2Danny Driskell 3Larry Hill 4John Ballard 5Richard Duane 6Bill Lee 7George Cleveland CL SLOW RAT RACING Junior 1Mitchell Cleneland 2Tim Ong 3Jimmy Rickents Senior 1Tom Flake 2Spencer Wallace 3Ron Esman Open 1Ronald Esman 2Doug Harris 3UW Harris 4Dick Stubblefield 5Pete Storrie 6Mike Grub Pinenille LA Keener LA Sioun Fells SD Gainesville TX Bolingbrook IL Pleasant Hill CA Daytona Bch FL Kenner LA Houston TX Livermore CA Bethany DK Gahanna OH Wichita KS Pineville LA Keener LA Houston TX Gainesville TX Bolingbrook IL Nolenuville TN Nashville TN Murfreesboro TN Loulmille KY Oak Ridge TN Missouri City TX Keener LA Keener LA Pineville LA Sioux Falls SD Gainesville TX Kemanee IL Houston TX Houston TX Bethany OK Bethany OK Houston TX Denton TX Sulphur Spgs TX CL NA PROFILE PROTO SPEED Junior 1Ouuy J BarberNorsh Olmutead OH 2David YnaarteBreetwood NY 3Mike ClemDallas TX 4David C BarberNorth Olmstead OH 5Nicholas TagliaferriWickliffle OH Senior 1Dennis YtuarteBreotwood NY 2Andrew SargentRocky River OH 3Druycogt HookeMoantainhome PA Open 1Warms KurthDavenport IA 2Oaay C BarberNorth Olmutead OH 3Don ChandlerRedmond City CA CL PAl SPEED Junior No official flights Senior 1Doug HieckleyPleasant Hill CA Open 1Charles LieberMoorestown NJ 2Sam BurkeCambridge Oct CN 3Randell/Dodge TeatsCanal Fulton OH CL NA SPEED Junior 1 David Ytuarte 2 David C Barber Senior 1 Dennis Ytuarte 2 Oraycogt Hooke Open 1 Al Stegens 2 Warren Kurtb 3 Nicholas Brentesood NY North Olmetead OH Brentesood NY Mountainhome PA Cleveland OH Davenport IA Langhorne PA Min/See 80116 60430 60685 62563 64763 65505 Mm/See 5 4753 53522 7 2500 54250 54332 60785 43556 4 3931 43982 44650 4 5913 50047 50065 Mm/Sec 7 4057 7 5626 84925 5 31 72 120190 DNF 5 2768 5 2843 53683 53867 5 5272 61182 MPH 8855 5495 5079 7311 5581 8582 6704 6374 9784 9617 7252 MPH 13451 16221 14748 13877 MPH 9342 7112 9361 7157 11900 11699 11668 CL SPEED Junior 1 David Hooke Senior 1 William Hughes 2 Doug Hinckley 3 Andrew Sargent Open 1 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HookeMountainhowe PA23 Open 1Bill HaleColumbus OH317 2Fred AndersonHaughton LA295 3Rudy KlulberLakewood OH279 4Curt SanfordDallas TX260 5William BakerNorman OK242 6Gilbert RobbinsAnderson IL240 PP ELECTRIC POWER JuniorSeconda 1Karen BrowsStone Mte GA205 2David BrownStone Mtn GA186 3Liz SanfordDallas TX174 Senior 1Susan BrowsStone Mtn GA89 Open 1William JenkinsMemphis TN401 2Rudy KiulberLakewood OH380 3William BakerNorman OK299 4Peter BrocksNewport News VA187 5Linda BrownStone Mtn GA160 Hats Indoor Results INDOOR AMA STICK JuniorMis/Sec 1Dave LindleyNapervilie IL16092 2Mike ClemDallas TX9135 3Bradley FuiwerMishawaka IN7257 Senior 1Susan BrownStone Mtn GA4528 Open 1Clarence MatherSan Diego CA28298 2Richard HurdcastieBaliwin MO25061 3Dan DominaEast Windsor NJ23342 4William ShuilorDetroit Mi22220 5Edward StoilMt Cinmens Mi21425 INDOOR PAPER STICK JuniorMm/Sec 1 Dave LindleyNapervilie IL14080 2 Mike ClewDallas TX8085 3 Paul LouckaWilloughby OH6546 Senior 1 Billy CurneyJacksonville FL4465 2 Susan BrownStone Mts GA4380 Open 1 R W ObarskiPittsburgh PA17478 2Dan DominaEast Windsor NJ16100 3Daniel BelieftSilver Sprieg MD15588 4Edward StyliMt Clemens MI15158 5Charlie SotichChicago IL14234 INDOOR CABIN JuniorMin/Sec 1Paul LouckaWilloughby OH10000 2Dave LindleyNapemville IL7210 3Bryan PalmerMishawalsa IN4152 Senior lights completed Open 1Larry LouckaWilloughby OH19045 2William ShailorDetroit Ml18548 3Robert GanserPittsburgh PA17294 INDOOR PAl STICK JaniarMin/Sec 1Dave LindleyNapervilie IL22040 2Mike ClewDallas TX11420 3David BrownStone Mtn GA7147 Senior 1Susan BrownStone Men GA9228 Open 1Clarence J MatherSan Diego CA51000 2Richard HardcastieBaliwin MO47361 3Emanuel RadoffLivingston NJ45172 4Dan DominaEast Windsor NJ44045 5William ShailorDetroit Ml42172 INDOOR PENNYPLANE JuniorMin/Sec 1Mike ClewDailasTX9212 2Aaron MarkosDeerfield IL8386 3Michael Van GorderCincinnati OH8308 4John OReillyWichita KS8272 5Paul LouckaWilloughby OH7491 Senior 1Curtiss ZinkWoodburn IN7345 2Susan BrownStone Mtn GA4543 3Draycott HookeMoustainhome PA1105 Open 1Richard HardcastleBaliwin MD11264 2Jim ORelilyWichita KS10328 3Gordon WisniewnElGreendale WI10246 4Larry LouckaWilloughby OH10197 5Ronald GanserPittsburgh PA10065 6Waiter Van GorderCincinnati OH9485 INDOOR EASY B JuniorMm/Sec 1Michael Van GorderCincinnati OH12313 2Mike ClewDallas TX11460 3Carl LinutrumFt Lauderdale FL7020 4Bryan FuiwerMishawuka IN6361 5Bradley FulmerMishuwaka IN5244 Senior 1Susan BrownStone Mtn GA5076 2Billy CarneyJacksonville FL4575 3Druycott HookeMountaishowe PA0552 Open 1Waiter Van GorderCincinnati OH16446 2R W ObarukiPittsburgh PA15580 3Richard HardcustieBaliwin MD15529 4Clarence J MatherSan Diego CA13529 5Ronald GunnerPittsburgh PA13175 INDOOR HANDLAUNCH GLIDER JuniorSeconds 1Bryan PuiwerMishawaka IN847 2Mike ClewDallas TX801 3Bradley PalmerMishawaka IN758 December 1980 87 Indoor HLGJr 4 Edward W Mate B David Targeon Senior 1 Curtiss Zink Cone Evergreen Ph IL Spring Valley CA Woodhurn IN 742I2 Drayeott Hooke 716I3 Jeffrey Carr IOpen 610I1 Stan Stoy Mountainhoene PA426 Ridgeway PA360 Haaelmood MO1228 Rules Proposals lit ormation Summaries new rules proposals conclude issue cycle rules changes 1952-63 rules has reached its first milestone cut off date submission new rules proposals Septemher 1 has paused As con sequence new proposals haye heen receiyed AMA Headquarters have hero numbered distrihuted various Contest Boards No new proposals can accepted now few cross-proposals can accepted vowhot respect very few CL pro posals main hody cross-proposals can accepted offer proposals have survived Contest Boards Initial Vote have heen puhlluhed hereplanned March 1961 issue March 81 issue should reach homes suhscrihers hy Fehtuary 1 approximately General Rules Proposals GEN-82-5Add rules propoealu information no AMA rule book proposes add complete rulemaking process puhlluhed August CN section Model Aelurion pages 9090 AMA rule hook Har ry S Murphy Dukwood IN wants make easier AMA memhers have direct access information necessary participate rulemaking process would become new rule hook section GEN-82-6Replace cuarreen AMA cunoesnano age groupinge proposes replace existing unior/Senior/Open age classifica tions Junior redefined up 18 years age/Senior redefined usage 18 older/ Expert experienced competitors de fined individual event rules hy specialty groups hy contest management addi elon national records would restricted tile Junior Expert classes Paul M Smith Sterling Heights Ml points out present practically no Junior Senior contestuets addition says local contests have events sepa rated age groupsand apparently just meet minimum requirements obtain AAA AAAA sanc tions states chat now no adult beginners group presents details show AMA Nationals using 1979 example no significant sumher Junior Senior entrants trophies cannot awarded hecause lack participation also ohserves present contests heing organized using essentially same principlesname ly Novice/Expert types coetestant classi fication p 4 para 1 5 Scale Rules Proposals SC-g2 18No dummy pilot Scale pro poses delete Section 49210 AMA rule hook Charles N ODonnell Blooming ton IL feels dummy pilot rule ill-advised since Scale model flown specifically required have differ ent parts installedsuch cowl canopy struts etc p 66 para 49210 p 76 para 033 p 78 para 552 50-82-igRenbe Sport Scale clasues proposes no elimleate Expert Sports man classes RC Sport Scale suhstitute two new classes B Class would same existing FAI Sport Scale engine displacement limits single61to multi80-cu maximum weight 132-lhs 6 kilograms Class B would essen tially duplicate existing Sport Scale rules engine displacement limits 125-cu exceptions no-cross-proposals now situation mentioned ahove proposals have submitted hy recognized Advisory Cow mittee Proposals submitted hy groups considered have passed Initial Vote time submittal proposals will identi fied summary lists complete rulemaking procedure puhlished CN section August 1960 issue Model elation heginning page 90 Since proposal suhmittals have now ended summaries begun October issue continued No vember issue can now concluded Can Become Innolned nhe Procese interested modelers encouraged comment rules proposals writing appropriate Contest Board member AMA district names addresses can found Directory listitg CN modeler input Contest Board memhers have hetter decisions can comes time vote various proposals maximum weight singleiS-lbs mul ti20-lbs Richard C Allen Endicore NY states present system difficult administer seldom used cites ad vantages heing reduced expense building increased ease trans porting Class models also helieves under present rules three top winners Nationals will prohahly same top-ranked three models will meet FAI rules will therefore selected US Standoff Scale team World Championships asserts classes could combined smaller contests p 77 para 531 0 SC-82-20Stetic points bonus ecrancis built proposes en award 20% staticpoint bonus components model excluding plans engines fuel sys tems control fittings have made hy modeler Ed McCullough Portland OR wants encourage scratch-building upgrade role builder p 77 adds new subparagraph para 536 SC-82-21Enclude preprogrammed flight neuners proposes prohibit use such RC accessories roll spin buttons etc during flying portion Scale con test Ed McCullough believes contest flight scores should based piloting skill contestant sophistica elon radio gear points nut no present rule addresses aspect p 77 add new subparagraph para 537 SC-82-22Oiscoueage use prefabricated parna proposes disqualify non-re worked prefabricated parts meriving wrokmanship points static judging Ed Mc Collough wants shift static scoring favor modeler builds own parts believes competition should based relative skills modelers kit part manufacturers Outline finish point scoring would also influ enced degree prefabrication present model p 77 para 5546 SC-82-23Takef off complete 10 feet proposes modify RC Scale Flight ludg ing Guide define completion takeoff maneuver being model has attained altitude approximately 10 feet Ralph Weiss Curie Place NY observes maneuvers completion presently left discretion flier instead being subject coosiseent standard pro poses 10 feet standard because same altitude used defining com mencement landing maneuver p 71 para 50422 SC-g2-24Oefine official fliehe pro poses no define terms official flight attempt official flight RC Sport Scale rules Ralph Weiss proposes offi cial flight defined two maneuvers have judgedincluding attempted uncompleted maneuvers yield ing zero points would allow two attempts achieve official flight attempt being charged contestant once clock has started flight Ralph Hurryl Contest Board has its own deadlines meet first vote pro posals must made hy December 1 Under present procedures effec tive date new rules come out current cycle will lanuary 1 1962 However proposal currently being considered change procedures approved new rules would hecome effective until several months after Janu ary 1962 date Writing Comments Rememher send comments AMA district Contest Board mem hernot AMA Headquareersl writing comments please make complete specific possihie youre against proposal say sol Also give short explanation ohject approve proposal Tell have mixed emotions ahout pro posalmaybe like part dont like another part Contest Board mem wants know Ion points out incorporating changes will make RC Sport Scale rules consistent rules CL RC Pattern both AMA FAI FAI Scale p 77 para 537 add two new subparagrapbs 5C-B2-2BHand-launch Rubber Scale proposes allow hand-launch addition ROG Indoor Outdoor Rubber Scale models Bob Willey Lincoln NE wants alleviate difficulty providing suitably smooth debris-free sites ROG launches will also permit use larger flying props need lengthen models landing gear scale-proportions p 80 pura 575no change 5751 through 57 55 SC-B2-26Pesnut length reutriction proposes change existing rule allows Peanut en have either wingspan 13-in length 9-in rear prop Rohert B Meuser Oakland CA points out certain aircraft designs viewed using certain interpreta tions existing rules would allow hugewinged modelsof 25 30 inches wingspanto fly Peanut proposal would restructure wording section 592 change length restriction 9-in ex clusive propellers p 82 para 592 SC-g2-27Profile-type models Peanut proposes amend existing rules allow entry profile-type models Peanut Scale Robert B Meuser states origi nal intent Peanut rules nor ex clude profile-type models participation event wants restore original intent rules next-to-last sentence 582 would deleted new sentence added en end paragraph would prohibit disqualification profile-type models p 81 para 582 SC-B2-2gPrufile-type modeln PP Outdoor Gas proposes restructure wording section 56 AMA rule book allow entry profile-type models Outdoor FE Gas Flying Scale competitions Robert B Meuser states never intent rules exclude profile-type models event wants restore original intent existing rules adding phrase end section 562 would pro hibit disqualification profile-type mod els p 80 para 582 SC-82-29-Profile-type models PP Indoor Outdoor Rubber proposes re structure wording section 57 AMA rule hook no allow entry profiletype models Indoor Outdoor Rubber Plying Scale events Robert B Meuser states never intent rules ex clude profile-type models event wants restore original intent adding phrase end first sentence 572 would prohibit disqualifica tion profile-type models p 80 pura 572 SC-82-30Aasply Unified Scale rules Pea out proposes replace existing lan guage defines eligible prototype Alternate rules Peanut reference 1060 1051 1042 1039 Cro-Proposelu As mentioned earlier very few cross-proposals can accepted now Most cannot accepted yet either case submitted must official Rules Change Proposal Form must have required signatures Cross-proposals can now accepted very few CL proposalssince hate heen submitted hy recognized Advisory Committees identified pro posal summary lists follow other cross-proposals rememher cannot suhmitted until offer puhlishieg proposals have ser viced Contest Board Initial Voteand planned uttil March 1961 issue Model elation will approximate four-week period daring activity can done hefore cross-proposal cutoff date March 1 1961 intend participate cross-proposal effort sure get copies official Rules Change Pro posal Form will need well advance can ohtalned hy writing AMA Headquarters can use copies printed page 93 August 1980 issue ModelAviation paragraph 2 Unified Scale Judging section section 48 Robert B Meuser states present rule too vague other FF Scale events now use section 48 define acceptable model Profile-type mod els would allowed too p 82 para 592 SC-B2-31Clarify Alternate Peanut rules proposes make various changes section 59 delete inappropriate text clean up some sloppy wording Robert B Meuser wants following para 3 delete first three sentences para 4change ability score para 5delete word Section title change first sentence read 9 flights flights offi cial third sentence change should must can may para 6delete second sentence para 7de lete last sentence p 82 para 593 594 595 596 597 5C-82-32Unified Scale Judging rules RC Spurn end Giant Scale proposes make section 482 applicable RC Sport Giant Scale deleting first sentence section 533 substituting section 482 would affect Giant Scale because section 541 refers back section 533 John D Preston Falls Church VA states present rules too vague can did lead admissibility models events clearly violation intent rules case model entered large contest except paint job could recognized being model stated full-scale aircraft another case model entered pro totype never completed flown addition adoption pro posed rule would make model require ments uniform AMA evenesfor powered Scale models p 76 para 533 SC-82-33Consolidate edit Scale rules John de Vries proposes reposition consolidate entire Scale rules section AMA rule hook No rules would changed Duplication redundancy ambi guinies would eliminated information applicable classes Scale model aircraft would covuolidated iv Scale General 47 section pp 66 through 83 para 47 through 60 SC-82-34Diseontinue RC Precision Scale Sailplane proposes delete section 51 AMA rule book Claude McCullough Montezuma IA states event has never achieved appreciable amount popularity should removed rule hook make space popular events p 74 para 51 SC-g2-36Plier initiates Procedure Turn proposes make flier sole source responsibility determining com mence Procedure Turn Straight Flight maneuver Claude McCullough states though present rules give judges option specifying what point flier may begin Procedure Turn judges prefer let flier set distance addition states por 88 Model Aviation 2 Bernard Boehes 3 Charles Markon 4 Rudy Klulber 5 Paul Shailor South Bend IN Deerfield IL Lakemood OH Mt Clemens Ml tion rule seldom ever used believes removal portion rule will reduce possibilities errors disputes p 72 para 50432 80-8238Judges discretion scale-speed scoring proposes delete wording 50429 directs judge award scale-speed realism fixed-weight perctntage tht total Realism score Claude McCullough does want hegin descrihing specific award pcecentages particular situations feels rules now complex enough such matters shuxid left judtement officials p 72 para 5042 9 50-82-37Spore Seale mont fly award proposes add phrase Sport Scale rules Flight Scoring section 5396 would prevent model receiving con test placing award unless hecome air borne Claude McCullough states tent Scale rules has always heen flying part competition notes rules now make clear state ment principle p 77 para 539 add new subparagraph 50-82-38--Standardize RO Sport Giant Seale rules proposes allow Scale Contest Board select either RC Sport Giant Scale static flight scoring roles standard hoth enenex standard ize other operational rules except re lating size models Claude McCullough states present rules minor differences between two events inefficient standpoint contest organization pp 7678 para 53 54 SC-82-38Alner dihedral minhout penalty proposes allow Ff Flying Scale mod els depart scale dihedral accord ance sliding-scale scheme hased whether prototype high- mid- low- multi-wing configuration incur ring scale penalties William F McCombs Dallas TX notes full-scale aircraft have dihedral lack thereof will give FF model scale dihedral sufficient lateral stability fly successfully notes location aircrafts wings high mid low etc also has strong effect total amount dihedral required provide adequate lateral stability Therefore pro poses sliding scale allowable devia tion scale dihedral allowed depend ing design prototype asserts acceptance proposal would result greater variety models being built being entered con tests risk crash-damage models caused modelers trying stick scale dihedral inadequate would diminished Acceptance proposal would require addition description dihedral tolerance band sections applying FF Flying Scale events pp BO 81 82 para 5631 Rubber Flying Scale Judging Guide 58BA 596G SC-82-40-Allom horizontal stabilizer area 20% proposes allow horizontal stabilizer area FF Rubber flying Scale models increased 20% wing area incurring scale penalties pro viding scale shape maintained substantiating area calculations pre sented iv documentation FF Gas Flying Scale models would allowed tail area up 14% William F McCombs notes some full-scale aircraft have very small tail areassome little 6%while others have tail areas 20% wore observes FF models usually cannot made fly satisfactorily tail areas much less 20% believes rule will provide equitable contest rules encourage greater variety models reduce crash damuen risks since modelers will tempting fly models inadequate tail area p 81 judging Guide p 82 para 588A p 83 Peanut Scale Alternate Score Sheet Item H 50-82-41Stringer tisooc replace solid surfaces proposes allow FF Rubber Scale models use tissue stringer con struction model surfaces pro totype metal plywood other solid material surfaces incurring scale penalties William P McCombs claims tbat rubber-powered models severe disad vantage flight scoring due extra weight having toast solid material instead stringer/tissue proposed rule would make contest rules much equitable p 81 judging Guide p 02 para 508A p 83 Peanut Scale Alternate Scorn Sheet section 50-82-42Prop length limit 1/2-wingspan proposes allow rubber-powered mod els use propellers diameter up 1/3 models wingspan allow landing gear lengthened allow 1/8-in prop/ground clearance loss scale points William F McCombs points out full-size aircraft particularly lightplanes have small propellers stubhy landing gear modeler chooses aircraft subject must accept scale deviation penal ties order use propeller will give reasonable flight duration feels proposed rule will make contest rules equitable would encourage greater vari ety models p 80 para 5733 SC-82-43Non-scale airtoil sectiom allomnd proposes allow rubber-powered mod clv use desired non-ondercambered airfoil section unless prototype used undercamber losing scale points William F McCombs points out Rubher Scale models also scored duration full-size aircraft use airfoils re sult model very undesirable air foilexcessive thickness blunt leading edgesfor duration purposes believes proposal would make contest ruins equi table would encourage greater variety models built p 81 judging Guide Item lip 82 para 588A p 83 Peanut Scale Alternate Score Sheet Item 50-82-44 Fly minhoot struts/mires/profober ances proposes allow FF Scale fliers remove wing/tail struts and/or rigging wires other external protuherances except landing gear dummy engines flying purposes incurring scale penal ties William F McCombs mentions suhject items very susceptible crash damage especially Duedoor models also impair duration capabilities Rubber models good duration important contest scoring feels proposal would result morn equitable contest rules would encourage huild itt greater variety models ultimately resulting increased interest fF Scale con tests p 80 para 575-add new subpara graph p 80 para 563add new subpara graph p81 para 583 p 82 para 595 80-82-48--Eliminate duration Robber proposes eliminate duration scoring Rubber events would substitute re quirement model must achieve official flight least 40-sec duration monoplanes 30-sec multi-planes Will iam F McComhs notes great number full-scale aircraft reason design features will permit good-duration scale model tube built gross scale deviationswhich other choice models require believes adoption proposal would result equitable contest rules thereby en couraging greater variety models resulting increase interest FF Scale con tests p 80 delete paragraphs 5784 5755 replace proposed rule para 576 p 81 judging Guidedelete Flight Points Total Points p 81 para 583 586 p 82 Scoring Sheetremove handicaps flight Scum p 82 para 594 595 p 83 Score Sheetdelete Flight Points Total Points 80-82-46Peanut prop limit 5/13-ming span proposes limit maximum diameter Peanut propeller 5/13 wingspan allow lengthening land ing gear allow 1/8-in prop/ground clear ance incurring scale penalties addition structure amphibians other unique types airplanes could al tered accommodate such propeller out scale penalty William F McCombs totes mavy full-scale airplanes particularly lightplanes have short propellers stubby landing gearmaking poor subjects Peanut Scale models unless builder willing accept large scale-deviation penal ties claims adoption proposal would encourage greater diversity models would increase interest Ff Scale/Pea nut contests p 82 para 588A p 83 Score SheetItem 80-82-47Single prop multi-engine Rob ber proposes allow FF Rubber Scale models multi-engine configuration flown single propeller installed nose fuselage No other flying pro pellers would permitted No scale penalty would incurred structural changes nose sectionsuch separate noseblock arrangementwhich would necessary use arrangemunt Landing gear could extended length necessary allow 1/8-in prop/ground clearance flight propeller would limited diameter maximum 1/3 0f modnis wingspan flight prop would installed after static judging William F McComhs states FF Scale Rubber mdoels multi-engine aircraft just competitive single-engine types respect flight duration adoption proposal would make contest rules equitable encourage greater vari ety models promote interest FF Scale contests p 81 judging Guide p 82 para 588A 80-8248Engine Ounteol option CL proposes establish Engine Control option both CL Sport Precision Scale Smooth proportional use engine control would required during flightreduce power after takeoff etcand taxi ma neuver Maximum points would given engine shutoff after taxi No points would given engine still running after model landed came stop Pre cision Scale would award 020 points Sport Scale would award 010 points Mike Gretz Montezuma IA contends under present rules virtually impossible models civilian types aircraft fill out full flight plan maximum num ber options allowed votes adop tion proposal would also bring rules Precision Sport agreement respect scoring engine cutoff lieves its adoption would also reduce present confusion whether allow use option under Sport Scale rule 53112 believes adoption would make flight scoring potential types scale models equitable p 79 para SS8 80-82-48Contest Procedure CL Sport Scale proposes clarify update CL Sport Scale rules respect num ber official flights allowedthree attempts make two official flights would accomplished renumbering para graphs 5311 5312 5313 5314 adding new paragraph 5311it would entire paragraph 556 CL Precision Scale rules addition title 537 would changed Flight RC Con test Procedures Mike Grerz wants update rule hook meets intent rulemakers also agrees con test practices almost universally used p 77 para 537 p 70 para 5311 53t2 5313 5314 80-82-50Maximum total engine displace ment 125 no in CL Precision Scale proposes limit total engine dis placement CL Precision Scale 125 ca allow use size electric motor Mike Gretz notes present roles apparently through oversight set total displacement limit engines multi-engine CL Precision Scale model believes present availability popularity big engines RC Giant Scale someone might try big CL model multi-125 to- engineswhich perceives could very dangerous situation safety standpoint p 79 para 553 80-82-51Restrict aerobatics CL Sport Scale proposes delete words Aerobatics paragraph 53112 AMA rule hook Mike Gretz believes exotic CL Aerobatics ma neunerslike overhead eights cloverleaf hourglassdo belong Scale contest proposal would limit choice ma neuvern found AMA FAI Scale rules (p78 para 53112 80-82-52RO Scale flight presentation 80 degrees elevation proposes change present preseneatiou-elevation limit RC Scale 45 degrees 60 degrees Russell Knetzger Shorewood WI nones RC Pattern maneuvers have used 60-degree elevation limitation years contests use same judges both Scale Patternmeaning should additional hardship udges use greater elevation p 70 para 5022 80-82-52RC Scale maneuver 60/40 split realism vesos perfection proposes add guidelines judges score maneuvers RC Scale may wellperformed realistic proposal suggests 60% maneuver score given perfection maneuver 40% score given flight realism maneuver Russell Knetzger feels present rules silent respect judging scale realism maneuver glees example well-performed yet onrealistic maneuver too fast too round too Dx etc Award 6 points perfection 0 points realism total 6 points Another maneuver well-placed very scale-like Award 4 points per fection 5 points realism total 9 points p 70 para 5023 80-82-54l-lalf-poiot scoring maneuvers proposes amend RC Scale Flight judging Guide such maneuvers can awarded half-point scores instead being rounded-off downward next whole number Russell Knetzger would like see judges guidelines compatible Pattern practices avoid confusion since two events often flown same contests using same judges p 70 para 504 80-82-58-Judge RO Scale optines 1/3-1/31/2 proposes amend RC Scale Plight judging Guide provide guidelines judging scale operations specifically 1/3 score positioning good viewing 1/3 scale realism 1/3 quality function Russell Knetzger believes judge should have written guidelines help him reach decision scoring such functions bomb drop retracts spraying etc p 70 para 504 80-82-56-Score Complicated Gear Opera tion RC Sport Scale proposes amend RC Scale Flight judging Guide deleting sentence Sport - should nor expected model. complicated gear cycling operation Russell Knetzger lieves Sport Scale model builder has done good job copying complicated type geor operation should receive appropriately higher score p 70 para 504 12 80-82-87Scale takeoff defined some Pattarn proposes Amend RC Scale Flight lodging Guide definition Takeoff maneuver always same definition RC Pattern Takeoff given AMA RC Pattern judges Guide section E Takeoff p 47 Russell Knetager watts Scale maneuver go same Pattern because two events commonly run together same contests p 71 para 50422 50-82-56-Use PAl Figure Eight pro poses substitute FAI Figure Eight ma neuver certain modifications present Figure Eight maneuver proposal quite similar SC-82-4 SC-82-1 1 SC82-17 differs defines entry being parallel flight line no specifi cation upwind downwind starts turn exactly center judges modifies FAI definitions deleting term greerhead deleting Note Russell Knetager states AMA Figure Eight too hard judge contests now using FAI maneuver p 45 para E Horizontal Eight 80-82-88-Move Fly-Pant further out proposes umend RC Scale Flight judg ing Guide Fly-Past maneuver moved farther away flight line spectators Its flight path would parallel flight line Rumell Knetager states present requirement fly down cen ter line runway represents safety hazard some local contests now rou tinely move maneuver out bit p 72 para 50424 80-82-80Standardize landing height entry proposes two things Define landing entry point being same height used define end Takeoff maneuver tie height used define end Pattern takeoff maneu ver RC Scale Flight judging Guide would amended define beginning Landing maneuver same value used AMA RC Pattern judges Guide section E Takeoff p 47 Russell Knetzger wants no standardize heights judges aid since claims two events often flown same contest judged same judges p 72 para 50426 SC-82-61Spot landing optional Precision proposes make Spot Landing ma neuver optional event contest does provide spot scoring Ante thee maneuver could substituted allowed contest officials Russell Kneezeer ob serves Precision Scale remain ing AMA RC event left spot landing requirement contest manage ment doen choose lay out spot December 1980 89 SC-82-61 Coot other events rules should provide alternative p 72 para 50427 SC-82-62Mona flight penis Straight Flight Out/Back proposes amend RC Scale Flight judging Guide order move flight path Straight Flight Out Straight Flight Back off center run way further away flight line spectators specify 300-ft length flight centered judges Russell Knetzger wants move flight path further out safety measure p 72 paras 50432 50435 SC-82-63Craftwnanship point lose use kit parts Pracision proposes amend Utified Scale Judging section specify maximum penaley10%which may imposed tight categories use preformed parts decals Russell Knetzgtr wants judges have some form unified guideline downgrading models presence items made hy builder I-In feels some limitations modeler uses some preformed parts decals might automatically Ott rut ting p 67 pare 4544 SC-62-64 Scoring kit parts Sport Scale proposes set guideline judges respect downgrading craftmanship scores use nf kit preformed parts proposed maximum deduction six points Russell Knetzger wants see stand ardized guideline hard judge cant hiast modeler out chances competi tiveness totes no present guidelines such deductions p 77 para 5346 SC-82-65 Eliminate Sport Scala classes proposes delete section 5310 AMA rule book thereby eliminating Expert Sportsman Sport Scale classes leaving untitled class Buddy Irwin Albuquerque NM states present two-class system too complicated too costlya contest would require least six trophies wonid require too much hook keeping I-It points out cant legislate winners everyone has start bottom p 77 para 5310 SC-5266---Split Sport Scala scores 60/40f lyl static proposes limit static points 80 points average-of-two-best-flightscores 120 points would occur re vising section 5313 AMA rule book Ted White Bedford TX wants empha size flying aspect Sport Scale p 78 para 5313 SC-g267No slow cruise Fly-Past proposes delete reference slow cruise spend merely use 1978-79 rules fast slow Dan Parsons Al buquerque NM wants leave choice Fly-Past speed up pilot further states full-scale world no such term slow cruise would return section 30424 wording used 1978-79 rule book its section 4694 p 72 para 50424 SC-62-68Eliminate Flap option Sport Scale proposes amend sec 3381 deleting word flaps Dan Parsons wants emphasize fifing 0 Sport Scale notes flap operation demonstration difficult see model air p 77 para 5381 SC-82-6g Eliminate non-built parts list Sport Scale proposes delete section 5346 AMA rule book sec tion requires builder Sport Scale model provide list parts did make himself Buddy Irwin states contestants will nof comply rule unenforceable p 77 para 3346 SC-62-70 Fewer details Sport Scale Tbis proposes replace section 5353 equivalent section 1978-79 rule book section 4863 p 62 would have effect reducing number external model details will scored static judging Dan Parsons claims Sport Scale rapidly turning AMA Scaleand wants reverse trend event will revert back its original intent being Standoff Scale p 77 para 5353 SC-82-71Add Prone Tad/Pinto Tasi Hangar AC Sport Scale Flight Plan proposes make present options Proto Taxi Pinto Taxi Hangar part RC Flight Pluol thus would become ob ligatory maneuvers addition Contest Director determine runway wind conditions make maneuvers un suitable two additional options would allowed added Flight Plan contestant could earn 120 flight points see RC-82-66 Ted White wants no empha size realism Sport Scale fifing notes real airplanes taxi flights carried out p 77 para 538 53 82 SC-82-72 Reduce Sport Scale static points proposes reduce Static Scoring points following values Accuracy Outline30 Craftsmanship25 Finish Color Markings25 Ted White wants crease emphasis flying RC Sport Scale proposal complements SC-82-66 SC-82-7t p 77 para 536 SC-82-73 Remote Figure Eight AC Flight Plan Sport Scale proposes remove Figure Eight obligatory maneuver Sport Scale Flight Plan replace Option Ted White contends maneuver dangerous because forces modeler fly too far out too low thereby endangering model p 77 para 538 item 2 SC-g2-74Make Touch Go option proposes have Touch Go ma neuver RC Sport Scale equivalent option instead equinalent two options present Dan Parsons claims actuality maneuver should judged such also believes reducing no one-option maneuver might increase its popularity p 77 para 53 83 Note RC Scale modelers invited review proposal ltC-g2-B under Radio Control Pro posals November issue page 97 presented new Scale Pylon Racing event utilizing static scoring rules Sport Scale As written steps being taken resolve whether proposal properly should handled Scale Contest Board Radio Control Contest Board Radio Control Ruin Proposals RC-B2-7Fbergless propellers Quarter Midget Pylon proposes allow use fiberglass propellers Quarter Midget Py lon Racing Vance H Sutton Poughkeepsie NY claims fiberglass props would cheaper use since dont break easily addition use would make ex perimentation various prop sizrs easier accomplish since would last longer cites fact type propeller now being safely used CL Scale Racing engines similar power rpm used Quarter Midget p 53 para 416 RC-828 Use 35 cc engines Quarter Midg en proposes change maximum allowable engine displacement Quarter Midget Pylon Racing 35 cc exist itt 25 cc James F Gager Fort Wayne IN points out now competi tive 25 cc engine marketand now-and-then basis observes least four suitable 35 cc engines now readily available thanks popularity RC car racing p 53 para 4141 RC-g2-9 Use engine shutoff Quarter Midg Tbis proposes liberalize carburetor rule Quarter Midget Pylon Racing existing rule would changed allow use fuel cutoff provided could done RC model upright position simple venturi coeld used place RC carburetor james F Gager states present rule being ignored fliers since use secondary re mote needle valve systems RC carburetors now being used fuel shutoff mechanisms anyway p 33 para 4145 RC-8210--Allow engine modifications Quarter Midget proposes eliminate existing role prohibits engine re work/modification Quarter Midget Pylon Racing Section 4146 would changed allow engine modifications did alter engine displacement James F Gager notes parts substitution already hap pening accepted fact life com petitive racing observes some engine reworksuch rechroming sleevesis now being done driven shortage mansfacturer replacement parts p 53 para 4 146 AC-82-11Oefine attempt official flight AC Sport Aerobatics proposes define attempt official flight limit contestant two attempts make official flight An attempt would charged contestant once clock started flight Ralph Weiss Cane Place NY notes since rules now refer official flight becomes necessary specify number attempts available contestant notes approval proposal would make RC Sport Aerobatic rules consistent witb CL RC Pattern both AMA FAI FAI Scale p 48 para 3911 RC-82-12Prewurized fuel systems IhA Pylon Racing Tbis proposes allow pres surized fuel systems using either engine crank case pressure pen-bladder-type fuel tanks used i4A Pylon Racing Use avail able pressure backylates would also al lowed John Kilsdook Nortbville Ml em phasizes pressnre fuel systems nor increase performance engine main virtue provide very consist ent engine runsa problem very prevalent AAsespecially novice fliers p 55 para 43323 RC-52-13Mie 26 cc 35 cc engines Quarter Midget proposal broader scope RC-82-8 proposes allow 35 cc engines combined increase wing area required 375 sq minimum weight three pounds John Kils donk wants allow plentiful 35 cc engines Quarter Midget recogeizes increased performance compared 25 cc engines requires changes model specifications order drive out existing 25 cc models observes existing available fiberglass fuselages racer kits could easily modi fied accept new larger wing new minimum weight will large ly attained because larger heavier engines new larger heavier wing emphasizes intent proposal nor create ne v class replace existing event intended allow competitor have choice engine/plane combinations can flown competi tively same event p 53 paras 4141 4110 4111 RC-62-14Separate Open event RC Sport Aeeohatics proposes create new Open class RC Sport Aerobatics ac commodates both monoplanes biplanes replicas aerobatic aircraft known capable aerobatic compe tition within box Model weight engine limits would same RC Giant Scale Flight maneuvers would continuous-flow type used International Aerobatic Competition contests Tourna ment Champions C Glenn Carter Wal nut Creek CA hopes increase appeal type RC competition providing event will accommodate models previously ineligible p 48 paras 394 3941 3943 39131 RC-8215Separate Scores free-style ma neusees AC Sport Aerobatics pro poses score five free-style ma neuuers Biplane event separately scale 0-10 require five maneuvers Sportsman also maneuvers selected list applicable class entered C Glenn Carter wants align classes require same number free-style maneu vers giving full credit difficult continuous flow free-style der simplify judging five maneuvers would have drawn published list class being entered pp 48 49 paras 3933 395 3965 3992 39152 39153 3916 39173 39175 39176 391 77 391 79 391 82 391 83 391 87 RC-6216No Pre-Prlonice gear down & no pipes Novice proposes delete existing Pre-Novice class Pattern require Novice-class aircraft fly gear down also prohibit use tuned-pipe exhaust systems Novice-class aircraft Rob ert C Noll Vestal NY believes five classes Pattern too since Pre-Novice included contests should dropped AMA rule book wants simplify Novice help newcomers break sport RC pp 39 40 paras 38441 387 3882 38121 3814 38143J AC-S2-17No mandatory progression Espeet Masters proposes make advancement flier Expert Masters class RC Pattern strictiy voluntary mat tee Robert C Null expresses opinion majority Pattern fliers will never achieve level skill required compete against top Masters contestants should allowed remain active Expert becoming involved demanding time travel required become competitive Mas ters flier Once declaring himself Master flier could revert Expert except outlined section 38812 p 39 para 38 82 RC-52-1BThis number associated active proposal RC-62-lgRaise Reneese Double lmmelmann K-factor 2 3 proposes crease K-factor RC Pattern Re verse Immelmant maneuver two three Russell Knetzger states experience maneuver seems indicate difficulty underrated pp 40 41 section 3819 item Reverse Double melmant RC-g2-20Define center points Pattern roll maneuvers proposes definite descrip tions center points following Pattern maneuvers Four-Point Roll EightPoint Roll Three Horizontal Rolls Slow Roll AMA RC Pattern Judges Guide would revised section E description maneuvers would reflect following definitions Four- Eight-Point RollsCenter middle inverted flight Three Horizontal RollsCenter inverted portion second roll Slow Rollsame Four/Eight-Point Rolls Russell Knetzger states existing maneuver descriptions allow consensus center poives maneuvers reached proposed descriptions will easy parties interpret correctly pp 45-47 items indicated RC-62-21 number vot associated active proposal RC-82-22 number associated active proposal AC-B2-23Maneuner downgrade guidelines Pattern proposes add new sec tion AMA RC Pattern Judges Guide wherein suggested downgrades will given Stall Turn top-overt yaw wrong direction number Loops Axial Rolls wrong too few too maneuvers being off-center suggested values downgrades include Stall Turn flops3-4 points Novice 2-3 points other classes Stall Turn wrong-yaw1A-2A depending upon quality turn Loops/Rolls num ber pff ho i-/ 13-4 points pff thatzero score maneuvers off-center deduct two points quarter total maneuvers length offset Russell Knetzger believes standardized set suggested guidelines needed area cover some very troublesome judging situations p 45 AMA RC Pattern Judges Guide section Dafter mandatory zeroes section add new section RC-g2-24Rmtore straight/level flight end Pattern maneuners proposes add requirement St ft straight level flight start/end AMA Pattern maneuvers AMA RC Pattern judges Guide would revised implement proposal Russell Knereger believes requirement straight level flight has inadvertantly omitted new rule bookit has previous editions AMA rule hook claims level flight segments help judges determine models heading altitude provides fit ting start end maneuver would keep AMA pattern line FAI pattern p 45 section Eadd new paragraph RC-52-25Renise Pattern clam-patterns create short list patterns proposes create short list patterns use contests contest management de sires drop maneuvers interests speeding things up Russell Knetzger has re vised patterns using principle everincreasing difficulty has suggested maneuvers should dropped create short lists' claims short lists quite common local contests proposal made encourage greater uni formity proposed revised patterns maneuvers dropped form short list indicated asterisks pre sented accompanying Table 1 pp 40 90 Model Aviation 41 paras 3814 3815 3816 3817 3818 3819 Table 1 New Class Patterns & Short Lists 16 Novice Pattern Menauvers Note RC82 31 proposes change class nanse Sportsman 1 Takeoff U note Al 2 Stall Torn U 3 Immelmuen Torn U 43 Inside Loops U S Straight Inverted Flight DI 6 1 Reverse Outside Loop U 7 3 Horizontal Rolls ID 8 Reverse Cuban Eight U note RI 9 Cobra Roll DI note 81 10 Landing U 17 Advanced Pattern Maneuvers 1 Takeoff U 2 Figure M U note B 3 Cuban Eight ID 4 Double Immelmane U 5 Four-Point Roll Dl 6 3 Reverse Outside Loopt U 7 Slow Roll DI 8 3 Inside Loops U 9 3 Horizontal Rolls Dl 103-Turn Spin IUI 11 Landing lul 18 Expert Pattern Maneuvers 1 Takeoff U 2 Figure M V Rolls U 3 Cuban Eight DI Double Immelmane 01 5 Slow Roll Dl 6 3 Reverse Outside Loops UI 7 4Point Roll DI 5 1 Square Loop U note CI 5 8-Point Roll DI 10 Top Hat 101 11 3 Horizontal Rolls Dl 12 Landing lul 191 Alternate Masters Pattern Maneuvers Note use contests preselec ted list Masters maneuvers detired 13 Reverse Outside Loops 101 K3 2 Slow Roll ID K3 3 Figure M Rolls lul KS 4 4-point Roll Dl K4 5 Reverse Double Immelmuen UI K2 tote DI 68-Point Roll Dl K4 7 Triangle Rolling Loop U K4 8 Reverse Knife Edge Dl K4 9 Reverse Top Hat 101 K4 10 Reverse Point Roll DI K4 11 Square Loop V Rolls 101 K5 12 Two Opposite Rolls Dl K3 Note long list has K-total 45 takeoff landing scored Notes Indicated maneuver deleted create short list' A The following maneuvers have de leted proposall Straight Flight Out Procedure Turn Straight Flight Back B New additions pattern proposal C New maneuver proposed RC-g241 O Revision K no 3 proposed RC-82-19 UI Upwind Dl Downwind RC-82-26--Mandstory maneuver calls end sdd 50 ft seal flight end maneuver proposes ta two things First require flier helper judges permission call out maneuver prior its initia tion after its completion second require 50ft straight level flight entry termination Pattern maneuver Downgrades would given failure comply Russell Knetzger states call out vital contests multiple flight lines use help judges sort out right model believes callout skill pilot should master need straight level flight same given RC-fl2-24 p 40 para 35148 RC8227Landins always scored Pattern proposes add statement AMA rule hook would assure land ing done out flightplan sequence would always scored would auto matically receive zero score Russell Knetz ger states some Pattern judges believe unscheduled landingcaused flameout other unexpected occurrence must automatically receive zero score cause performed sequence listed flight plan because maneuvers omitted because forseen circumstances believes landing must always scored like takeoff inevitable consequence flight flier should receive best possible treatment already bad situ ation p 40 para 35142 RC82-28--Jodge tells flier flight plan devi anion proposes permit Pattern judge inform flier has omitted maneu ver has performed maneuver out se quence Russell Knetzger believes proposal will benefit both fliers judges would keep judges having guess what coming next would help keep flier making similar errors same flight p 40 para 381 42 RC-8229 K-factors Delete Expert make optional local Masters contests proposes two things First com pletely delete K-factors fram Expert Pattern second delete K-factors fuhofafion Masters scores local coetests except Masters Tournament similar qualifiers flights Russell Knetzger claims K-fac toes tremendous headache contest ficials local contests great source error score tabulation process doubts proposal would change outcome contests p 40 pars 3812 RC-82-30Delege limits Pattern flight time proposes eliminate time lim its flight portion Pattern keep ing engine-starting time limit Russell Kneezger notes since pass model front judges must ma neuver flight time-limit barrassment flier claims complete Ex pert pattern can flown presently-al lowed 10-mit time-slot engine starts bitch p 40 para 3811 RC-82-31Change Pattern Classes Pre-Novice/ Novice no Novice/Sportsman proposes change names two Pattern class es Pre-Novice Novice Nov ice fportsman Russell Knetzger claims nante Pre-Novice awkward Novice demeaning fliers home field since frequently club instructors usually better weekend sport fliers p 39 para 387 RC-82-32 Landing takeoff direction con trolled contest officials proposes give authority set direction Pat tern takeoffs landings contest ficials now option flier Russell Knetzger claims present sys tem allowing fliers choose direc tion takeoff landing results chaotic dangerous field conditions Plane handlers fail look proper direction departing arriving models p 40 para 38141 RC-82-33Pattern model dry weight limit 0f 11 lbs proposes set dry no-fuel weight Pattern models maximum 11 lbs Russell Knetzger wants AMA weight limit agree FAI weight limit AMA weight limit now includes fuel weight p 39 para 3842 RC-82-34Cobra Roll additional downgrade proposes add additional downgrade existing list AMA RC Pattern udges Guide Cobra Roll maneuver Rolls same relative position 45 de gree paths Russell Knetzger believes minor improvement will help both pilots judges p 45 item E Cobra Roll RC-82-35Cuban Eight downgrade clarifica tiOn proposes replace existing No 4 downgrade Cuban Eight maneuver Pattern following 4 Rolls centered 45-degree descents other Russell Knetager states purpose proposal clarify pi lot may use 45-degree des cent make rolls lung centers descent p 45 para E Cuban Eight item 4 RC-g2-36Double lmmelmann Change onesecond rule proposes modify description Double Immelmant ma neuver AMA RC Pattern udges Guide sn straight level portion held no less second Down grade No 4 changed read Model pauses less second before half outside loop Russell Knetzger claims will allow individualism flier will allow graceful maneuver p 45 para E Double Immelmuon RC-g2-37Eight-Point Roll Remove time limits proposes remove 4-h-sec limits 5-sec goal descrip tion Eight-Feint Roll AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide Russell Knetzger wants allow fliers perform graceful ma neuvers p 45 para E Eight-Point Roll RC-82-38Four-Point Roll Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits 5-sec goal descrip tion Four-Point Roll AMA RC Pattern judges Guide Russell Knetzger wants fliers allowed make graceful maneuvers p 45 pars E Four-Point Roll RC-8239Landing Revise description proposes make Landing definition AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide read follows model flares smoothly touch ground within 15 meters about 48 ftj either side judges landing first main rotating tail nosewheel no bouncing changes headlog Landing maneuver will start sin meters 1915 ft runway maneuver will considered complete . Downgrade 6 would changed read Model lands out side 30-meter zone Downgrade 8 would changed read Model does rotate main wheels Russell Knetzger claims describes better landing ter minology aviation-based judge pate pilot control sooner instead last-minute dodging around p 46 pars E Landing RC-g2-4f3--One Reverse Outside Loop Change second role proposes modify Reverse Outside Loop ma neuver same manner given RC-8236 except Downgrade S would affected Russell Knetzger wants allow flier individualism p 46 para E Reverse Outside Loop RC-g241New meneuver Sqoare Loop proposes add new maneuver RC Pattern proposed inclusion Expert class pattern RC-8225 maneurer would defined AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide follows Square Loop Model pulls op executes square loop model should rotate sharply corsets straight paths should least 20 meters 6514 ft long Down grades 1 Loop square 2 Sides square same size 3 Changes heading 4 Wings level Russell Knetzger believes addition maneuver Expert class pattern would good preparation Mat ters-class maneuvers p 46 para Eadd new paragraph RCB242ReveeseDoubleImmelmano Change second rule proposes modify Reverse Double Immelmane ma neuver same manner given RC-82 36 eweept Downgrade 3 would affect ed Russell Keetzger believes will add potential gracefulness maneuver p 46 pata E Reverse Double Immelmano RC-82-43 Reverse Knife Edge Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits 5-sec goalsimilar RC-8238 Russell Knetager wants allow graceful maneuvers p 46 para E Reverse Knife Edge RC-g244Reeerse Point Roll Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits S-sec goalsimilar RC-8238 Russell Knegzger wants allow graceful maneuvers p 46 para E Reverse Point Roll RC-g2-45Slow Roll Make minimum time limit 5 sec proposes change time limit Slow Roll approximately 5 sec minimum S sec 4-6-sec lim its Downgrade S would deleted Russell Knetzger says present 6-sec maxi mum time limit discourages some really gor geous slow slow rolls p 46 para E Slow Roll RC-g246--Stall Turn Revise definition proposes clean up definition maneuver helps prevent being wingoner instead stall turn revised definition iv AMA RC Pattern ludges Guide would read follows Stall Turn model starts straight level flight noses up vertical position stalls yaws tightly through 180 degrees . Russell Knetzger wants clarify things p 46 para E Stall Tom RC-9247Straight Plight Out land Back Revise flight path proposes mont flight path maneuvers farther away flight line spectators AMA RC Pattern ludges Gulde would re vised read follows Straight Flight Out model must brought exactly parallel flight line flown heading absolutely straight level path distance approximately 100 meters 300 ft centered judges . Delete Down grade 1 Revise Downgrade 5 read Gal lops yaw roll pitch Russell Knetager believes present flight path too close safety pp 46 47 para E Straight Flight Out RC-82-48Steaighg Inverted Plight Match PAl proposes remove 3-5-sec time limits maneuver 4-sec minimom deleting Downgrade 4 Russell Knetager notes FAI does lim width maneuver AMA shouldnt either except 60-degree frame p 47 pars E Straight Inverted Flight RC-6249Tekeoff Describe better maneu ver proposes revise AMA RC Pat tern lodges Guide redefining Takeoff maneuver read follows Takeoff model must stand still runway engine running being held accelerate smoothly toward flying speed rotate onto main wheels lift off very gently runway climb gradual angle takeoff ran should straight take off complete model has made turn approximately 60 degrees above anal titude least 6 meters about 20 ft Downgrades 1 Model dons stand still released fails en gain speed smooth ly 3 Model fails rotate onto main wheels jumps ground Russell Knetzger feels higher altitude completion gives things judge rest proposal describes better maneuver p 47 para E Takeoff RC-8250Thres Horleontal Rolls Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6sec limits 5-sec goalsimilar RC 82-38 Russell Knetager says will make maneuver match FAI maneuver allow flier flexibility will allow graceful maneuvers p 47 para E Three Horizontal Rolls RC82-51Three Inside Loops Add down grade proposes add downgrade maneuver definition AMA RC Pat tern judges Guide would read 5 Exit same altitude heading entry Rus sell Knetzger feels revision would helpful beginning fliers Pattern Nov ice class p 47 para E Three Inside Loops RC-8282Three Reverse Inside Loops Change second role proposes modify Three Reverse Inside Loops ma nesver same manner given RC-8236 except no Downgrades affected Russell Knetzger wants provide flier opportunity make graceful maneuver p 47 para E Three Reverse side Loops RC-g2-53--Three Reverse Outside Loops Change second rule proposes change similar RC-82-52 see RC-8236 Russell Knetzger wants allow graceful maneuvers p 47 para E Three Reverse Out side Loops RC-82-84Top Hat Stovepipe proposes redefine Top Hat maneuver description AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide following manner Top Hat Model es polls over inverted flight distance equal vertical climb pulls down ell Knetzger believes rules intended call maneuver des cribed present definition adequate produce desired maneu ver p 47 pars E Top Hat RC-83-55Traffic Pattern Revise descrip tion proposes revise description maneuver found AMA RC Pat tern adges Guide read follows Traf fic Pattern maneuver commenced model flying wind parallel flight line judges turn away flight line 90 degrees d turn maneuver finished 6 meters 20 ft altitude uit may right contestant wishes Russell Knetzger states eliminates discussion left right fortes maneuver away flight line safety consideration blends Landing revision RC 82-39 p 47 para E Traffic Pattern RC-82-56---Triangle Rolling Loop Correct ap parent misprint proposes revise description mancover found AMA RC Pattern ludges Guide follow ing manner Triangle Rolling Loop Model pulls up 45 degree climb holds atti tude no less second ell Knetager believes present wording misprint p 47 para E Triangle Rolling Loop RC-82-57Two Rolls Opposite Directions Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits 5-sec goalsimilar RC-82-38 Rumeli Knetager believes time restraints really necessary p 47 para E Two Rolls Opposite Direc tions RC82-58---Pree passeer Novice Mas ters Clarification proposes revise cer tain wording Flight Pattern paragraph RC Pattern section AMA rule book wording question begins second sentence pars 3814 time model passes - maneuver being performed proposal December 1980 91 RC-82-58 Coot changed read time model passes ding case maxi mum two passes may made maneuver being performed Walter E Damuck Jr Waterbury CT points uut present rule allowing pass places severe hardship Novice Master class fliers because would force Novice land downwind Master class flier has two dilemmas choose can either make downwind landing can com mence first maneuver first down wind pass immediately after takeoff Walter states second alternative Mas ter isa safety hazard since would allow flier check trim see retract gear hung apa condition could result quick depletion airborne bat tery pack possibly leading out-of-con trol crash p 40 para 3814 RC-82-69Adopt PAl RC Aerobatics place AMA RC Pattern Thin proposes throw out Section 38 AMA rule book re placing FAI RC Aerobatics f3A Novice class has added Novice class fliers would fly pattern consist ing 10 maneuvers having total K-factor score 250 points selected con testant FAI pattern Ted White Bedford TX claims AMA Pattern con tests have become too expensive too compli cated too time-consumingdue multiplicity classesto really meaning ful competitions pp 39-47 para 38 Control Line Rules Proposals Note Proposals marked n- open cross-proposal activity mined lately CL-82-7 Navy Carrier class changes pro poses three things First combine Class Class II scale event second change Class non-scale event third change Profile Carrier starting event changes would accomplished tak ing following actions new all-scale Class II would established deleting lower-limit engine displacement 4010 co para 3032 beginnerized Pro file class would established changing model specifications para 3033 3033 1 additional wording follow 3033 add model will have no movable components except elevators hook throttles Example No movable lines flaps ailerons rudder 30331 add Stock en gines An engine will acceptable advertised sold factory-produced ready-to-run unit over 300 use homemade custom-producedthrottle dual curb see-ups throttles different makes sizes engines unacceptable Other changes would made follow ing manner respect Bonus Points para 30812 would become applicable Class II 308221 would revised applicable Class II models would receive 200 bonus points 3081 3 would made applicable Class Profile Class heading 308131 would deleted leaving body subparagraph intact 30814 would re vised read receive bonus points Class II respect Landing two changes would made 301212 add Plane landing outside arresting area remaining deck example Coming stop free-roll area 301 21 5 add Definitiot arrested landing Plane being stopped arresting cables necessary remain hooked Richard ino Woodhaven NY states proposal would result increase competition new Clans II old planes can still used addition 200 bonus points will almost certainly keep profile models out Class II new Profile event will hopefully once again become begin ners event wan envisioned 1973 new Class will provide something in-be tween pp 27 28 paran 30323033031 30331 30812 308121 30813 30814 301 212 301213 CK-82-8Revise Landing Precision Aero batics Thin proposes revise description Landing maneuver Precision Aerobatics section AMA rule book Paragraph 311 316 would revised read Landing correct landing will udged smooth gradual descent gentle touch down aircrafts wheels landing procedure shall judged time aircraft machen normal glide path 4 6 feet judging shall end air craft makes landing assigned flight circle aircraft fully supported its landing gear Kenneth W Stout Livings ton N believes present rule pro duces excessive hardship judges since supposed determine model has lose its flying power addi tion produces unfair hardship flier since trying make precision landing after one-lap glide possibly under adverse wind conditions p 32 para 31 13 16 CL82-29Peecision Landing Precision Aerobanics Thin proposes revise des cription Landing maneuver AMA rule book section 311316 follows Landing correct landing judged model makes smooth gradual descent land no bounce unusual roughness part model other landing gear having touched ground ludging begins model starts smooth gradual descent 4 6 feet until touches down Arthur Adimison Tay lor Ml contends present rule imposes too much hardship both judges contestantmuch same Ken Stout CL-82-8 p 32 para 311316 CL-g2-10Add NA Cornbee asSupplensental proposes add event AMA rule book Supplemental Event sec tion would structured follows 1 Gen eral Applicability equipment purpose rules procedures judging same CL Combat except specified below 2 Stream ers Streamers shall cut 14-in wide 714 ft long string leader shall 4- 8-lb test cotton shall marked ink 48 knot shall extend beyond ink mark 12 3 Contest Site Combat circle shall laid out using three concentric circles provide five-foot radius pilots circle 40 50 ft-radius safety zone Engine displacement limit would 0-00504 cu model weight 2 lb max line length 349 353 lines would 2 multi-strand lines 0012 diameter Pull test would 15 lb Steven B Sacco Norwood MA points out event now being flown throughout country local-rules basis best interests both competitors spectators establish line requirements pull-test values circle lay out rules promote safety consistency add new section AMA rule book CL-82-1 1Combetr Ossen Class fliers mast users own engines proposes make cer tain changes rant Combat rules pertain Open class competition Section 3381 would revised read follows Match Period starting judge will sound loud signal match starting time Either pilot pit crew may start engine pilot junior Senior class model flier pilot Open class model flier pilot must start engine beginning match period aircraft may launched imme diately after starting Junior Senior clans pilot aircraft may launched Open clans pilot once pilot has picked up control handle given launch sig nal pit crew match will end following occur Section 33831 would revised read follows pit crew may start except initial start Open class pilots change engines refuel change plugs propellers etc make re pairs necessary during match Lines cut broken during match may repaired Steven B Sacco observes under pres ent rules pilot can win Combat match en tirely result having better pit crew does opponentthat occurs event mid-air collision causing both models crash prior cuts being made better-pitted plane wins basin airtime points p 35 paras 3381 33831 CL-82-12Begin combat planes 180 degrees apart proposes establish method restraining commencement combat until both planes have airborne leant two laps separated another approximately 180 degrees accomplished renising two sections Combat rules follows First revise section 33823 read Combat may begin until both aircraft airborne both pilots pilots circle starting judge additional center judge sounds signal combat begin initial launch signal will given udge satisfied aircraft bane completed least two level laps counterclockwise separated approximately 180 degrees subsequent launches signal may occur anytime both aircraft flying level counterclockwise separated approximately 180 degrees Second change 331118 read Maneuvering ex pressly forbidden see 821 822 43 Attacking before signal combat begin see 823 latter deals feiture Ron McNally Springfield VA states thin method have found does give preferential advantage except airtime first plane- up tither flier match p 35 para 33823331116 CL-82-13Comhat Start engine winbin 216 win lose proposes establish new Combat rule such entrant will auto matically lose match cannot get engine started within 25 win after match starts exception neither entrants engine ban started end 25 minutes time will ran until winner estab lished Ron McNally says change will allow content move ahead prolong agony p 33 insert new para 3S81c renumber existing 3381c subsequent CL-82-14--Slow Combat Psel tank cannon enclosed proposes add wording existing rule would prohibit enclosing fuel tank Slow Combat modeL Sec tion 342d would have following added fuel tank must enclosed Notch ing wing permissible strength safety ore nor compromised Ron McNally wants eliminate loophole rules could make judging models legality difficult p 36 para 342d CL-82-15 Rat Racing Put displacement breek B cc proposes make slight alteration Rat Race table sec tion 26 two lines defined Engine Size column20103009 30104028 would changed 2136 3031 30524028 Ron McNally wants to change dividing line talbe nominal 29 cu engine 5 ccmaking consistent other CL events p 25 section 26-Table CL-82-16--Rat Racing Change smallest en gine line specifications proposes two things First change present engine displacement band Rat Race table 15002009 cu 1500 2135 cu second change minimum line diameter associated 014 Ron McNally would like see change ties CL-82-13 some degree made sa Juniors could use Formula 21 planes Rat believes might also allow Senior Open fliers use 35 cc engines competitively Rat p 25 section 26-table CL-8217Profile Navy Carrier Change en gina specifications proposes increase allowable engine displacement Profile Carrier 4009 cu allow use ball-hearing crankshaft designs Pete Mazur Aurora would like see advantage taken ready availability RC-style 40 engines event p 27 para 303 31 CL-82-18-Naey Carrier Delete 44-in wing span limit proposes delete wing span limit 44-in Carrier models Pete Mazur points out 44-in limitation re suits grossly distorted Profile scale models after 300 sq requirement met p 27 para 303 CL-82-19Profile Navy Carriert Allow use ball-hearing crankshaft engines proposes delete wording rule re quires use plain sleeve bearing engines event Pete Macar notes cost competitive plain-bearing engine higher bali-bearing enginel ob serves low-performance plain-bear ing engines much cheaper equivalent bali-bearing engine p 27 para 30331 CL-82-20Navy Carrier Redefine landing points proposes modify existing rule defining landing points follows Land ing Points Landing dead stick included hook engaged arresting cable plane completely stopped shall scored fol lows Leon R Ryktarsyk Detroit Ml notes some pit crews now trying catch models still moving having missed arresting cables p 28 para 30 121 CL-82-21Ngey Carrier Delete 60 degree nnee-higlt limit proposes delete sec tion 301 1223 AMA rule book limits nose-high attitude model during low-speed flight maximum 60 degrees Leon Ryktarsyk claims possible enforce rule accurately p 28 para 3011223 CL-62-22Formsla 40 Rat must use 020-in lines 40 engines proposes change requited minimum line diameters Formula 40 Speed Rat Racing associated tablesand 40 cu displacement enginesfrom 018 020 Ron McNally points out being proposed reasons safety p 23 sec 24table p25 sec 26table CLg2-23Stantladiue mini-pipes Speed proposes Speed events use minipipes maximum length shall no longer 6-in measured center line cylinder bore edge pipe side diameter pipe shall constant no taper allowed Gene Hempel acting Speed Advisory Committee desires make rules uniform eliminate con fusion CCL -82- 24 d Superebarging turbocharging geseoss boosts prohibited proposes allow naturally-aspirated en glans Speed events Supercharging turbocharging gaseous boosts would prohib ited Nicholas B Sher acting tot Speed Advisory Committee points out racing engines now being operated hairy edge selt-destruction further significant increases horsepower likely have severe safety-related consequences modelers and/or spectators p 17 para 234 add limitation statement CLg22BMoase cad NA Scale Racing Up grade official status proposes up grade two events official status deleting words Supplemental title section 28 AMA rule book J E Kianse acting behalf Racing Advisory Committee points out ex isting rules have proven over several years use events enjoy great pop ularity national basis p 26 para 28 CL-82-26Endurancer Eliminate need weigh modelfearry fuel internally proposes delete Endurance model speci fications except first sen tence paragraph 336 eliminate maximum weight requirement 4 lbs Paul M Smith Sterling Heights Ml states wording wants delete merely leftovers years piece-meal rules changes no longer meaning ful since four-oz fuel limitation put effect notes four-lb weight limit no longer meaningful too imposed restrict fuel quantity days gone p 37 para 336delete first sentence tabledelete 4 lb man model weight CL-82-27Endurance Reduce fuel capacity 50 cc proposes reduce maxi mum fuel capacity 4 1183 cc 50 cc 17 Cl oz Paul M Smith points out recent rule change event reduction Curl capacity 4 oz done purpose allowing event flown mom reasonable time points oat record under present rules now over 28 win will probably go higher proposal made same spirit last reduced fuel capacityto make possible fly event reasonable length time p 37 para 354 CL-8228Speed Two flights over ecisting record era autamatic new record pro poses change wording support ing flight rule section 23196 two flights contestant exceed cur rent record will automatically give flier right claim new record would accomplished deleting first two sen tences section 231 96 substituting following supporting flight faster record flight flier will have automatically established new record new record will set higher speed two wcord-setting flights William L Boss New Hyde Park NY cites case recent contest flier wan awarded new record because went too fast during supporting flight wan 5 mph faster record flight believes present rules tend award records basis lesser performance rather accept superior performances record purposes 23 para 231 96 92 Model Aviation CL-82-29--Navy Carrier Change nearing high low speed flight proposes require both high-speed low-speed values calculated nearest 1/100 mph low speed points shall scored three times difference between high low speeds mph Marc War washana Canton Ml explains present system too complicatedthat cal culator required no quickly longhand methods used quarter page paper required p 28 paras 3010 230112 CL-82-30Nany Carrier Define hook length faselage length proposes define book length nded us measured intersection hook fuselage hottom uselage length will defined er onethird tbe length fuselage measured hack prop hub rearmost pare airplane LeRoy Cordes Chicago IL claims confusion bow hoth measure ments made proposal has suhmitted clarify situation p 27 para 303 CL-g2-31Nany Carrier Define line spacing eweegence proposes revise section 2043 imposes limits control lines may emerge model follows.lines shall emerge either tween within inch either elevation control lines Harry 1-ligley Glenwood IL states present rules can inter preted require lions spaced maxi mum inch apart believes intent rule p 27 para 3043 CL-82-32Naey Carrier Gieing law spenel signel proposes clarify low speed signal given Insert sentence section 30111 immediately after first sentence follows ptable ludges signal shall ginen model crosses stern deck lap prior locke start low speed timing model will arry Higley states indicated wording inadnertantly omit ted rule book recent printing p 28 para 30111 CL-g2-33Naey Cerrier Delete requirement far plain hearing engines proposal identical CL-82-19 LeRoy Cordes notes few plain-hearing engines being made today fliers taking ball-bearing engines converting plain-bearing Acceptance proposal would allow new flier get competitive engine rea sonable cost local hobby shop p 27 para 30331 CL-g2-34Nany Carrier Define arrested landing proposes add new sub paragraph 301213 worded follows An arrested landing defined air planes forward motion stopped primarily arresting hook engaging arresting cable flight terminates whet planes forward motion ceases receive maximum landing points airplanes forward motion ceases must assume same atti tude assumed prior takeoff Judges guide required arresting hook remain engaged arresting cable after forward motion ceases airplane subsequently rolls off pulled off deck landing still counts LeRoy Cordes states rule used 80 Nationals received unanimous vote Navy Carrier Society members attendance observes also safety improvement since would no longer necessary pit crew members dash onto possihly oil-slick deck try grab model before rolls/falls off deck p 28 para 301215 added CL-g2-35Nany Carrier Define niethad far computing total scare proposes de fine method kenned calculate con testants total score would done adding following new paragraph Carrier rules Scoring flight score shall total high speed points low speed points landing points bonus points LeRoy Cordes notes presently found Navy Carrier rules p 28 add new paragraph CL-g2-36Nany Carrier Minimice builder af-the-madel rule far Janiar/Seniar proposes en add new paragraph section 30 AMA rule book would read follows Junior Senior modeler shall have participated construction plane will place minimum maxi mum amount time skill employed hut will insure modeler some involve ment its constructiun George W Voitik Evanston IL wants stop making hippo crites under-iS modelers nearly fly secondhand planes p 28 add new para CL-g2-37Neey Carrier Eliminate hailder af-the-madel mm far Janiar/Seniar pro poses no add new paragraph section 30 AMA rule book der model rule does apply unior Senior modelers Harry Higley wants stop making hippocrites Carrier fliers below 18 years age p 28 add new para CL-g2-38Nany Carrier Emphasine law speed proposes-to revise scoring sys tem emphasis placed low speed rather high speed would accomplished modifying various parts Carrier rules following plan would implemented Scoring Award three points mph high speed two points second low speed plus landing bonus points Harry Higley notes long high speed used divisor will push higher higher speeds p 28 paras 301 03011 Free Flight Rules Proposals FF 82-14Change clauses dsdl-leeet hesis proposes eliminate present Junior Senior Open age-group classifications contestant grouping inaugurate skill-level-based system having classifica tions Novice Sportsman Open con testant would elect class chose enter event would al lowed enter different classes different events could also change classifications contest-to-cnntese Fur purposes maintaining netting national records record would established event Stan Stoy Maryland Heights MO lieves proposal will help popular ize FF activities will provide best possible way encourage beginners opinion traditional way help itt beginnersmaking up new events simple supposedly attractive expertsdoes have good track record notes skill-level systems used RC Pattern RC Helicopter CL Precision Aerobatics PAMPA seem have accomplished desired results points out proposal would nor upset age-group system AMA dues con test feesit would apply actual flying competition p 7 para 3insert new paragraph after 32 label 53 renumber existing paragraphs accordingly would also result necessity tort oise wording para 137 p 3 since refers age-group contestant classifica tions PP82-15-Na stractsrel hracing Easy B proposes amend Easy B rules adding new paragraph having following wording Structural bracing per mitted E on Burbank CA states present rules allowing structural bracing diverge historically used Easy B promoted ingenious struc tural efficieocy event p 13 para 8 add new subparagraph h FF-g2-lgEsuahlish Rshfaer Speed Sap plentental went proposes fol lowing set rules added AMA rule book order make FF Rubber Speed new Supplemontal event 1 event propeller-driven rubber-powered models 2 No model dimension may exceed 36-in 3 Models must ROG takeoff table table may set angle suit flier Catapulting pushing models allowed Neither wheels nor takeoff gears required Dollies drop-off gears skids may used 4 length speed course shall 200 ft starting end takeoff table 5 model may roll about its longitudinal axis 360 de grees during ins travel over course 6 will no limit number flight tempts permitted 7 model shall timed time leaves takeoff table until passes over finish line Flights shalt timed nearest 1/tOO second speed mph determined equa tion Speed mph1363636 time seconds fastest speed will determine winner Charlie Sotich Chicago IL states event has run Nuts unofficial event since 1973 has also run local coneeses parts country notes course length 200 ft makes possible fly populated areas observes event spectators can readily understand Supplemental event status would assure set uniform rules could used groups over na tion add new section AMA rule book FF-g2-17Clmes A&B Gas Revise engine displacement limits proposes establish following displacement limits Classes A&B Gas Class 5511 60 051200 Class B 161300 to- 201300 Harry S Murphy Anderson IN proposes change because no competition engines top end present displacement limit 20 to- approximately 325 cc being commercially manufactured present reasoning limit increased 35 cc 15s 25 cc would too much power disadvantage compete well proposal would assure 19s 2ts mould B also points out under present rules Class models tend en fall four distinct sub-class sizes HaIf A-sized 051-powered 09-size 13 25 cc size 19 325 cc-size Adoption Ibis proposal would reduce sub-class prolifera tion somewhat p7 para 63 FF-82-18Permit short eehasst eatennions proposes allow exhaust extensions up 4-in measured form center cylinder bore used Richard Covalt Anderson IN points out would allow use mufflers areas may required would also allow rearexhaust engines efficiently cowled notes proposed 4-in length sufficient permit tuned-pipe effects engine performance p 8 para 632 FF-g2-1gAlI nsa mafflern pipes proposes deleve section 632 AMA rule book prohibits use type exhaust extension Joe L Norcross Hanford CA believes modeler should allowed use tuned pipe manes tothat experimentation should inhibited p8 para 632 FF-82-20Bring hack RDG/VTO pro poses add ROG/VTO engine-run times three Categories would Cat ltS nec Cat Illi sec Cat 1119 sec Note same limiten now rules ROW Joe L Norcross believes VTO sbould never have eliminated first place challenge correctly p8 para 641 FF-g2-21lndnar RDG definigian en stand-alane proposes add additional wording no section 1991 AMA rule book addition would read must held moment release such man ner least points resting ground runway Richard N Doig Pontiac Ml notes changes have made eke past section 5 Free Flight General directed Outdoor eventsand changes found impact Indoor events although neser intended proposal merely adds present General rule ROG 532 specifically Indoor intent rule having used Indoor past 10 years will changed inadvertantly General section changed again affect Outdoor events p 13 para 1992 FF-82-22lndoor Ruhher Adapt PAl defini tion far official/unofficial flight pro poses replace sections 1911 1912 AMA rule book following state ment Definition official flight collision role rules concerning fouls another contestants steering equipment shall iden tical current rules FAI Indoor mod els found FAI section rule book including changes clarifications FAI since printing thin rule boolt Richard Doig points out pres tnt rules intended identical corresponding rules FAt Indoor FAI rules changed before new AMA role book man ever printes Note AMA rulemaking FAI procedures presently compatibleand prohably never will sort thing will ever-re curring problem unless proposal type passed Richard points out current difference between AMA FAI roles FAI rules delayed flight 60 sec instead AMAs 30 nec contestants decision after collision foul indifferent p 13 para 1911 1912 PP82-23PAl Indoar Searing record purposes proposes add statement section 1916 AMA rule hook says FAI Indoor record flight shall best single flight series Richard Doig notes according letter rules records FAt Indoor should total best two flights series nix However continues actual practice best single flight series has kept record event Since FAI inter national Indoor records best single flight adoption proposal would bring AMA rules agreement FAI p 13 para 1916 PP82-24Indoor Rubber Replace AMA roles far steering FAI rules pro poses en eliminate section 1915 AMA rule hook replace following statement Steering Model Steering rules AMA events shall identical cur rent rules Indoor models found FAt section rule book including changes clarifications FAI since printing book Richard Doig states FAI rules proposed last roles change adopted FAIn rule copied word-for-word AMA rule book time rule book came out FAt thrown out old rules beleg inherently unfair impossible en force Therefore AMA has stuck bad roles pane two years sees proposal way keep AMA rules same current FAI rules p 13 para 1915 PP-g2-25lndoor Ruhher Allow unlimited nanther models enenn proposes replace section 1910 AMA rule book following statement Number models no limit number models contestant may use event complete flights Richard Doig states present-nvchnology models using removable wings tail booms stabilizers etc have practically eliminated dividing line between repairing replacing particu lar model present rule no longer en forceable claims observes under current rules contestant could lose has happenedl three models tumidair collisions during first three attempts official flight would thus eliminated event Richard feels situa tion unfair p 13 para 1910 FF-g2-28FAI Indoor flown AMA con test Clarify flying rules proposes re vise section 193 AMA rule book present wording relating FAI Indoor Model would replaced following PAl Indoor modei-specifications flying rules scoring rules same world cham pionship Indoor models FAt section Richard Doig claims present wording vague does actually say whether use best five flights best twoflight total out six flights Richard claims current practice use full FAI rules proposal would make prac tice official p 12 para 193 FAI Indoor Model PF-82-27lndoar Rubber Adapt PAl defi nition far end flight proposes re place first sentence section 1913 AMA rule book following Time flight starts instant model launched hand released takeoff ends model comes rent floor building jeteisoning occurs after being launched meets obstruction prevents further flight Richard Doig notes existing differences between AMA FAI rules area often lead timers stopping watches moments inappropriate event being timed proposal would bring AMA events line international rules p 13 para 1913 PF-82-28lndoor Ruhher Reduce official time no nearest whale second proposes change second sentence section 1914 AMA rule book read fol lows Flight duration shall reduced nearest whole second Example 35227 scored 3522 Richard Doig cites following considerations relate thin proposal First ntopwatches re cord fifths second second conventional hand-held stopwutcben accurate tenths fifths second after timed peri od 30 win third task con test officials especially score-keepers will easier since AMA FAI events will scored same way p 13 para 191 3 December 198093
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NE WSLETTE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1980 Hats Trophies Some contestants Nats did pick up trophies contest contestants may upon written request payment $5 handling fee have throphies mailed theirhomes However offer cannot extended beyond Dec cern ber 31 1980 Nats results listed issue CN includes best knowledge trophy-winners years contest find name did get trophy can still have mailed AMA Headquarters requesting trophy make cer tain include name AMA number letter Please include $5 payment check money order FF Future Hats Hardy G Brodersen Executive Director N FFS role Special Interest Group Free Flight NFFS has undertaken Nats study project end product broad detailed recommendations AMA Executive Council Nats Execu tive Committee special meeting 1980 Dayton Nats Committee formed Bill Mathews Gainesville FL AMA VP Dis trict V serving chairman committee members Homer Smith Harry Murphy Dick Smith Tony Italiano Charlie Sotich Steve Geraghty Sal Taibi Stan Stoy Terry Rimert Jim Scarborough Mark Drela possibles During meeting chaired NFFS Ex ecutive Director Hardy Brodersen several major questions concerning Free Flight Nats identified objectives timetable committee recommenda tions agreed upon First prepare pre liminary report November Executive Council meeting would touch cur rent 1981 Nats site options other aspects concerning quality kind competi tion Second time planning 1982 Nats full review Nats philosophy competition emphasis separation other categories separation Indoor Outdoor events forth FF Interest Questionnaire questionnaire titled Free Flight Nats wide distribution has just sent out Chairman Mathews first step information-gathering process club has yet seen ques 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW tionnaire wish make comments recommendations directly write Bill Mathews 2712 SW 34th St Apt 8 Gaines ville FL 32608 can also phone him 904 371-0363 Last Word As footnote announcement lets correct misguided zeal some friends have displayed both privately modeling press NFFS has de clared war either AMA Nats Committee simply undertaking aspect responsibility Free Flight Special Interest Group preparing carefully detailed well-considered recommenda tions need everyones input NFFS members specially consensus of FF-oriented AMA Chartered Clubs Progress Report 1981 RCAero batics Team Additional Competitors Qualified Mas ters Tournament late September 1980 James C Bennett Glenview IL Joe Bridi Harbor City CA Ron Chidgey Pensacola FL Denis Donohue Bergenfield NJ Mark Doucey Bedford IN James M Edwards New Albany MS Anthony Frackowiak Milford OH Steve Helms Pensacola FL William Hempel Tuc son AZ Jess Hogan Louisville KY Robert J Kelly Brighton CO James R Kimbro Jr Visalia CA Robert Krafft Duxbury MA Kenneth C Meyer Tucson AZ Lloyd Nicholson Aurora CO Charles W Reed Ill Raytown MO Stephen Rojecki Xenia OH Bruce Un derwood Gunthersville AL Team Finals Site Bids request clubs bid being host RC Masters Team Selection Finals printed November issue Model Aviation CN section p 96 As midSeptember two bids have received AMA Headquarters Sky Corral R/C Club Pueblo CO Rocket City Radio Con trollers Inc Huntsville AL program finalists will vote bid accept sometime after January 1 1981 1981 World Championships site 1981 World Championships has yet officially approved however tentative location Guadalajara Mexico WASHINGTON DC 20005 Contest date will late September early October 1981 1980 Hats Results issue present list of top placers 1980 National Contest addition winners additional special awards given below Sterling Models Memorial Award Scale static points category qualifying official flight Granger Williams San Marcos CA Gee Bee R-1 Jim Walker Trophy winner JSO CL Pre cision Aerobatics flyoff excluding appear ance points Les McDonald Miami FL McNeill Cup high time regardless age FAI Power Charles S Markos Deerfield IL 1260 sec Mulvihill Trophy high time regardless age Mulvihill Rubber George Perryman Smyrna GA 1385 sec Tulsa Glue Dobbers Trophy high time regard less age Outdoor HLGlider Stan Stoy Hazeiwood MO 408 sec Stout Indoor Trophy high time regardless age Indoor Cabin Larry Loucka Willough OH 19045 Stout Commercial Trophy high time regard less age AMA FAI Indoor Stick Clarence Mather San Diego CA 28298 AMA Stick Dick Black Trophy high time regardless age Coupe dHiver David E Evans Richburg NY Chris M Matsuno St John MO tie 539 sec Air Force Association Award best military scale model William L Boss New Hyde Park NY deHavilland Mosquito Airborne Express Award best ducted fan Scale model Tom Cook Raymore MO McDonnell F4J Best Scale Flight Achievement Awards pre sented National Association Scale Aeromodelers RC Precision Scale Robert L Underwood St Louis MO Wittman Bonzo RC Sport Scale Arthur H Johnson Deiray Beach FL Curtiss P40 Warhawk CL Precision Scale Edwin Rhoads Cinnaminson NJ Douglas AD-7 Skyraider CL Sport Scale Edward Schwerkolt Bedford OH Spitfire Out door FF Harold W Warner Santa Monica CA Lee-Richards monoplane December 1980 83 Al 1980 Mats SponsorsThe costs covered sponsorships contest entry fees outthe entry costs would high discourage expenses involved National Model Airplaneparticipation Nationals has years worlds Championships addition over 800 competition awards therebiggest model meet because joint AMA-Industry sharing other financial considerations rental telephones tablescosts Academy Model Aeronautics therefore proudly trash pickup special equipment etcgratefully acknowledges thanks following sponsors Ace Ric Inc Airtronics BaltekBalsal iteCorp Bavarian Precision Products Co Circus Hobbies Cox Hobbies Inc Damon Corp Double D Buckles Du-Bro Products Inc Four ls Enterprises Fox Mfg Co Futaba Corp America Globee DivisionTwinn-K Inc Carl Goldberg Models Paul K Guillow Inc Hobby Barn Hobbypoxy Products Hot Stuff Adhesives Jetco Models K & B Manufacturing Mercury Hobbies Inc Midwest Model Supply Midwest Products Co Miniature Aircraft Supply Inc Model Airplane News Model Aeronautic Publications Nico Engraving Peck-Polymers RC Modeler Corp RIN Models Sig Mfg Co Inc Sullivan Products Sterling Models Toledo Weak Signals R/C Club Inc Top Flite Models Inc Williams Bros Inc World Engines Inc 1980 Hats Entries Jr Sr OpenTotal No Contestants92 103 9541149 No Mechanics230 GRANOTOTAL1379 2 Junior Teams included Junior count M Senior Team included Senior count Entlan Event lndoor109 Entrants Stick6 2 Paper Stick7 5 Cabin6 4 PAl Stick511521 Pennyplane10 39 EasyB10ie29 HL Glider142543 AMA Scale8 37 Peanut Scale13 46 Control Line327 Entrants Scale Racins IGoodvearl Rat Racing Slow Rat Racing 8 642 5 341 4. 3. 2734 Hats Scale Results RC PRECISION SCALE Junior No official flights Senior- No official flights Open 1Bob WitcherDelufield WI Piel Beryl 2Robert UnderwoodSt Louis MO Wittman Bunco 3Claude McCulloughMontezuma IA Shiny 2150-A RC SPORT SCALESPORTSMAN Jan 1Tim MottleSterling Hgts Ml PT19 Senior 1Glenn NelsonBerlin MA Smith Miniplane 2Michael MooreHaughton TX Jungmeister Open 1Howard E KeithHouston TX Cessna 182 2Albert KretzPeoria IL Beech Staggerwing 3Jumm BronowskiKokomo IN Cub J-3 4Jim MukiAltamonte Spgs PL Chipmunk 5Dale E DrewBorden IN P400 6Robert HanftElberta AL Smith Miniplune 7Wayne KnightPompano Bch PL T-28B RC SPORT SCALEEXPERT Junior No official flights Senior 1 David Nelson Berlin MA Great Lakes 2T-1 A-i Open 1 Roger Brennon Toledo OH P61 Points 685 696 439 Points 12312 13483 10733 15450 15384 14881 14583 14800 14300 14283 Points 13251 17517 hA ProfileProto11. 822 PAISpeed . 1. 910 /A Speed6. 5 . 819 ASpeed11115 2.1417 D Speed Open Onlyl . 1.1011 Form 40 Speed1215 Jet Speed66 Aerobatics4 .22 .6591 Combat7 . 8.6075 FAI Combat3.2731 Slow Combat7.10 .4481 PAlTeamRacing . 1.1213 PrecisionScale1.3. 610 Sport Scale3 . 6.2332 Carrieri1.2526 Carrierll . 1 .2728 Profile Carrier4 . 6.4050 Radio Congvol543 Engeents NovicePattern5 11 .6379 Advanced Pattern 744 Enpert Pattern3434 Master Pattern 557 Precision Scale 55 Sport Scale Sportsman 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Susan BrownStone Mts GA4380 Open 1 R W ObarskiPittsburgh PA17478 2Dan DominaEast Windsor NJ16100 3Daniel BelieftSilver Sprieg MD15588 4Edward StyliMt Clemens MI15158 5Charlie SotichChicago IL14234 INDOOR CABIN JuniorMin/Sec 1Paul LouckaWilloughby OH10000 2Dave LindleyNapemville IL7210 3Bryan PalmerMishawalsa IN4152 Senior lights completed Open 1Larry LouckaWilloughby OH19045 2William ShailorDetroit Ml18548 3Robert GanserPittsburgh PA17294 INDOOR PAl STICK JaniarMin/Sec 1Dave LindleyNapervilie IL22040 2Mike ClewDallas TX11420 3David BrownStone Mtn GA7147 Senior 1Susan BrownStone Men GA9228 Open 1Clarence J MatherSan Diego CA51000 2Richard HardcastieBaliwin MO47361 3Emanuel RadoffLivingston NJ45172 4Dan DominaEast Windsor NJ44045 5William ShailorDetroit Ml42172 INDOOR PENNYPLANE JuniorMin/Sec 1Mike ClewDailasTX9212 2Aaron MarkosDeerfield IL8386 3Michael Van GorderCincinnati OH8308 4John OReillyWichita KS8272 5Paul LouckaWilloughby OH7491 Senior 1Curtiss ZinkWoodburn IN7345 2Susan BrownStone Mtn GA4543 3Draycott HookeMoustainhome PA1105 Open 1Richard HardcastleBaliwin MD11264 2Jim ORelilyWichita KS10328 3Gordon WisniewnElGreendale WI10246 4Larry LouckaWilloughby OH10197 5Ronald GanserPittsburgh PA10065 6Waiter Van GorderCincinnati OH9485 INDOOR EASY B JuniorMm/Sec 1Michael Van GorderCincinnati OH12313 2Mike ClewDallas TX11460 3Carl LinutrumFt Lauderdale FL7020 4Bryan FuiwerMishawuka IN6361 5Bradley FulmerMishuwaka IN5244 Senior 1Susan BrownStone Mtn GA5076 2Billy CarneyJacksonville FL4575 3Druycott HookeMountaishowe PA0552 Open 1Waiter Van GorderCincinnati OH16446 2R W ObarukiPittsburgh PA15580 3Richard HardcustieBaliwin MD15529 4Clarence J MatherSan Diego CA13529 5Ronald GunnerPittsburgh PA13175 INDOOR HANDLAUNCH GLIDER JuniorSeconds 1Bryan PuiwerMishawaka IN847 2Mike ClewDallas TX801 3Bradley PalmerMishawaka IN758 December 1980 87 Indoor HLGJr 4 Edward W Mate B David Targeon Senior 1 Curtiss Zink Cone Evergreen Ph IL Spring Valley CA Woodhurn IN 742I2 Drayeott Hooke 716I3 Jeffrey Carr IOpen 610I1 Stan Stoy Mountainhoene PA426 Ridgeway PA360 Haaelmood MO1228 Rules Proposals lit ormation Summaries new rules proposals conclude issue cycle rules changes 1952-63 rules has reached its first milestone cut off date submission new rules proposals Septemher 1 has paused As con sequence new proposals haye heen receiyed AMA Headquarters have hero numbered distrihuted various Contest Boards No new proposals can accepted now few cross-proposals can accepted vowhot respect very few CL pro posals main hody cross-proposals can accepted offer proposals have survived Contest Boards Initial Vote have heen puhlluhed hereplanned March 1961 issue March 81 issue should reach homes suhscrihers hy Fehtuary 1 approximately General Rules Proposals GEN-82-5Add rules propoealu information no AMA rule book proposes add complete rulemaking process puhlluhed August CN section Model Aelurion pages 9090 AMA rule hook Har ry S Murphy Dukwood IN wants make easier AMA memhers have direct access information necessary participate rulemaking process would become new rule hook section GEN-82-6Replace cuarreen AMA cunoesnano age groupinge proposes replace existing unior/Senior/Open age classifica tions Junior redefined up 18 years age/Senior redefined usage 18 older/ Expert experienced competitors de fined individual event rules hy specialty groups hy contest management addi elon national records would restricted tile Junior Expert classes Paul M Smith Sterling Heights Ml points out present practically no Junior Senior contestuets addition says local contests have events sepa rated age groupsand apparently just meet minimum requirements obtain AAA AAAA sanc tions states chat now no adult beginners group presents details show AMA Nationals using 1979 example no significant sumher Junior Senior entrants trophies cannot awarded hecause lack participation also ohserves present contests heing organized using essentially same principlesname ly Novice/Expert types coetestant classi fication p 4 para 1 5 Scale Rules Proposals SC-g2 18No dummy pilot Scale pro poses delete Section 49210 AMA rule hook Charles N ODonnell Blooming ton IL feels dummy pilot rule ill-advised since Scale model flown specifically required have differ ent parts installedsuch cowl canopy struts etc p 66 para 49210 p 76 para 033 p 78 para 552 50-82-igRenbe Sport Scale clasues proposes no elimleate Expert Sports man classes RC Sport Scale suhstitute two new classes B Class would same existing FAI Sport Scale engine displacement limits single61to multi80-cu maximum weight 132-lhs 6 kilograms Class B would essen tially duplicate existing Sport Scale rules engine displacement limits 125-cu exceptions no-cross-proposals now situation mentioned ahove proposals have submitted hy recognized Advisory Cow mittee Proposals submitted hy groups considered have passed Initial Vote time submittal proposals will identi fied summary lists complete rulemaking procedure puhlished CN section August 1960 issue Model elation heginning page 90 Since proposal suhmittals have now ended summaries begun October issue continued No vember issue can now concluded Can Become Innolned nhe Procese interested modelers encouraged comment rules proposals writing appropriate Contest Board member AMA district names addresses can found Directory listitg CN modeler input Contest Board memhers have hetter decisions can comes time vote various proposals maximum weight singleiS-lbs mul ti20-lbs Richard C Allen Endicore NY states present system difficult administer seldom used cites ad vantages heing reduced expense building increased ease trans porting Class models also helieves under present rules three top winners Nationals will prohahly same top-ranked three models will meet FAI rules will therefore selected US Standoff Scale team World Championships asserts classes could combined smaller contests p 77 para 531 0 SC-82-20Stetic points bonus ecrancis built proposes en award 20% staticpoint bonus components model excluding plans engines fuel sys tems control fittings have made hy modeler Ed McCullough Portland OR wants encourage scratch-building upgrade role builder p 77 adds new subparagraph para 536 SC-82-21Enclude preprogrammed flight neuners proposes prohibit use such RC accessories roll spin buttons etc during flying portion Scale con test Ed McCullough believes contest flight scores should based piloting skill contestant sophistica elon radio gear points nut no present rule addresses aspect p 77 add new subparagraph para 537 SC-82-22Oiscoueage use prefabricated parna proposes disqualify non-re worked prefabricated parts meriving wrokmanship points static judging Ed Mc Collough wants shift static scoring favor modeler builds own parts believes competition should based relative skills modelers kit part manufacturers Outline finish point scoring would also influ enced degree prefabrication present model p 77 para 5546 SC-82-23Takef off complete 10 feet proposes modify RC Scale Flight ludg ing Guide define completion takeoff maneuver being model has attained altitude approximately 10 feet Ralph Weiss Curie Place NY observes maneuvers completion presently left discretion flier instead being subject coosiseent standard pro poses 10 feet standard because same altitude used defining com mencement landing maneuver p 71 para 50422 SC-g2-24Oefine official fliehe pro poses no define terms official flight attempt official flight RC Sport Scale rules Ralph Weiss proposes offi cial flight defined two maneuvers have judgedincluding attempted uncompleted maneuvers yield ing zero points would allow two attempts achieve official flight attempt being charged contestant once clock has started flight Ralph Hurryl Contest Board has its own deadlines meet first vote pro posals must made hy December 1 Under present procedures effec tive date new rules come out current cycle will lanuary 1 1962 However proposal currently being considered change procedures approved new rules would hecome effective until several months after Janu ary 1962 date Writing Comments Rememher send comments AMA district Contest Board mem hernot AMA Headquareersl writing comments please make complete specific possihie youre against proposal say sol Also give short explanation ohject approve proposal Tell have mixed emotions ahout pro posalmaybe like part dont like another part Contest Board mem wants know Ion points out incorporating changes will make RC Sport Scale rules consistent rules CL RC Pattern both AMA FAI FAI Scale p 77 para 537 add two new subparagrapbs 5C-B2-2BHand-launch Rubber Scale proposes allow hand-launch addition ROG Indoor Outdoor Rubber Scale models Bob Willey Lincoln NE wants alleviate difficulty providing suitably smooth debris-free sites ROG launches will also permit use larger flying props need lengthen models landing gear scale-proportions p 80 pura 575no change 5751 through 57 55 SC-B2-26Pesnut length reutriction proposes change existing rule allows Peanut en have either wingspan 13-in length 9-in rear prop Rohert B Meuser Oakland CA points out certain aircraft designs viewed using certain interpreta tions existing rules would allow hugewinged modelsof 25 30 inches wingspanto fly Peanut proposal would restructure wording section 592 change length restriction 9-in ex clusive propellers p 82 para 592 SC-g2-27Profile-type models Peanut proposes amend existing rules allow entry profile-type models Peanut Scale Robert B Meuser states origi nal intent Peanut rules nor ex clude profile-type models participation event wants restore original intent rules next-to-last sentence 582 would deleted new sentence added en end paragraph would prohibit disqualification profile-type models p 81 para 582 SC-B2-2gPrufile-type modeln PP Outdoor Gas proposes restructure wording section 56 AMA rule book allow entry profile-type models Outdoor FE Gas Flying Scale competitions Robert B Meuser states never intent rules exclude profile-type models event wants restore original intent existing rules adding phrase end section 562 would pro hibit disqualification profile-type mod els p 80 para 582 SC-82-29-Profile-type models PP Indoor Outdoor Rubber proposes re structure wording section 57 AMA rule hook no allow entry profiletype models Indoor Outdoor Rubber Plying Scale events Robert B Meuser states never intent rules ex clude profile-type models event wants restore original intent adding phrase end first sentence 572 would prohibit disqualifica tion profile-type models p 80 pura 572 SC-82-30Aasply Unified Scale rules Pea out proposes replace existing lan guage defines eligible prototype Alternate rules Peanut reference 1060 1051 1042 1039 Cro-Proposelu As mentioned earlier very few cross-proposals can accepted now Most cannot accepted yet either case submitted must official Rules Change Proposal Form must have required signatures Cross-proposals can now accepted very few CL proposalssince hate heen submitted hy recognized Advisory Committees identified pro posal summary lists follow other cross-proposals rememher cannot suhmitted until offer puhlishieg proposals have ser viced Contest Board Initial Voteand planned uttil March 1961 issue Model elation will approximate four-week period daring activity can done hefore cross-proposal cutoff date March 1 1961 intend participate cross-proposal effort sure get copies official Rules Change Pro posal Form will need well advance can ohtalned hy writing AMA Headquarters can use copies printed page 93 August 1980 issue ModelAviation paragraph 2 Unified Scale Judging section section 48 Robert B Meuser states present rule too vague other FF Scale events now use section 48 define acceptable model Profile-type mod els would allowed too p 82 para 592 SC-B2-31Clarify Alternate Peanut rules proposes make various changes section 59 delete inappropriate text clean up some sloppy wording Robert B Meuser wants following para 3 delete first three sentences para 4change ability score para 5delete word Section title change first sentence read 9 flights flights offi cial third sentence change should must can may para 6delete second sentence para 7de lete last sentence p 82 para 593 594 595 596 597 5C-82-32Unified Scale Judging rules RC Spurn end Giant Scale proposes make section 482 applicable RC Sport Giant Scale deleting first sentence section 533 substituting section 482 would affect Giant Scale because section 541 refers back section 533 John D Preston Falls Church VA states present rules too vague can did lead admissibility models events clearly violation intent rules case model entered large contest except paint job could recognized being model stated full-scale aircraft another case model entered pro totype never completed flown addition adoption pro posed rule would make model require ments uniform AMA evenesfor powered Scale models p 76 para 533 SC-82-33Consolidate edit Scale rules John de Vries proposes reposition consolidate entire Scale rules section AMA rule hook No rules would changed Duplication redundancy ambi guinies would eliminated information applicable classes Scale model aircraft would covuolidated iv Scale General 47 section pp 66 through 83 para 47 through 60 SC-82-34Diseontinue RC Precision Scale Sailplane proposes delete section 51 AMA rule book Claude McCullough Montezuma IA states event has never achieved appreciable amount popularity should removed rule hook make space popular events p 74 para 51 SC-g2-36Plier initiates Procedure Turn proposes make flier sole source responsibility determining com mence Procedure Turn Straight Flight maneuver Claude McCullough states though present rules give judges option specifying what point flier may begin Procedure Turn judges prefer let flier set distance addition states por 88 Model Aviation 2 Bernard Boehes 3 Charles Markon 4 Rudy Klulber 5 Paul Shailor South Bend IN Deerfield IL Lakemood OH Mt Clemens Ml tion rule seldom ever used believes removal portion rule will reduce possibilities errors disputes p 72 para 50432 80-8238Judges discretion scale-speed scoring proposes delete wording 50429 directs judge award scale-speed realism fixed-weight perctntage tht total Realism score Claude McCullough does want hegin descrihing specific award pcecentages particular situations feels rules now complex enough such matters shuxid left judtement officials p 72 para 5042 9 50-82-37Spore Seale mont fly award proposes add phrase Sport Scale rules Flight Scoring section 5396 would prevent model receiving con test placing award unless hecome air borne Claude McCullough states tent Scale rules has always heen flying part competition notes rules now make clear state ment principle p 77 para 539 add new subparagraph 50-82-38--Standardize RO Sport Giant Seale rules proposes allow Scale Contest Board select either RC Sport Giant Scale static flight scoring roles standard hoth enenex standard ize other operational rules except re lating size models Claude McCullough states present rules minor differences between two events inefficient standpoint contest organization pp 7678 para 53 54 SC-82-38Alner dihedral minhout penalty proposes allow Ff Flying Scale mod els depart scale dihedral accord ance sliding-scale scheme hased whether prototype high- mid- low- multi-wing configuration incur ring scale penalties William F McCombs Dallas TX notes full-scale aircraft have dihedral lack thereof will give FF model scale dihedral sufficient lateral stability fly successfully notes location aircrafts wings high mid low etc also has strong effect total amount dihedral required provide adequate lateral stability Therefore pro poses sliding scale allowable devia tion scale dihedral allowed depend ing design prototype asserts acceptance proposal would result greater variety models being built being entered con tests risk crash-damage models caused modelers trying stick scale dihedral inadequate would diminished Acceptance proposal would require addition description dihedral tolerance band sections applying FF Flying Scale events pp BO 81 82 para 5631 Rubber Flying Scale Judging Guide 58BA 596G SC-82-40-Allom horizontal stabilizer area 20% proposes allow horizontal stabilizer area FF Rubber flying Scale models increased 20% wing area incurring scale penalties pro viding scale shape maintained substantiating area calculations pre sented iv documentation FF Gas Flying Scale models would allowed tail area up 14% William F McCombs notes some full-scale aircraft have very small tail areassome little 6%while others have tail areas 20% wore observes FF models usually cannot made fly satisfactorily tail areas much less 20% believes rule will provide equitable contest rules encourage greater variety models reduce crash damuen risks since modelers will tempting fly models inadequate tail area p 81 judging Guide p 82 para 588A p 83 Peanut Scale Alternate Score Sheet Item H 50-82-41Stringer tisooc replace solid surfaces proposes allow FF Rubber Scale models use tissue stringer con struction model surfaces pro totype metal plywood other solid material surfaces incurring scale penalties William P McCombs claims tbat rubber-powered models severe disad vantage flight scoring due extra weight having toast solid material instead stringer/tissue proposed rule would make contest rules much equitable p 81 judging Guide p 02 para 508A p 83 Peanut Scale Alternate Scorn Sheet section 50-82-42Prop length limit 1/2-wingspan proposes allow rubber-powered mod els use propellers diameter up 1/3 models wingspan allow landing gear lengthened allow 1/8-in prop/ground clearance loss scale points William F McCombs points out full-size aircraft particularly lightplanes have small propellers stubhy landing gear modeler chooses aircraft subject must accept scale deviation penal ties order use propeller will give reasonable flight duration feels proposed rule will make contest rules equitable would encourage greater vari ety models p 80 para 5733 SC-82-43Non-scale airtoil sectiom allomnd proposes allow rubber-powered mod clv use desired non-ondercambered airfoil section unless prototype used undercamber losing scale points William F McCombs points out Rubher Scale models also scored duration full-size aircraft use airfoils re sult model very undesirable air foilexcessive thickness blunt leading edgesfor duration purposes believes proposal would make contest ruins equi table would encourage greater variety models built p 81 judging Guide Item lip 82 para 588A p 83 Peanut Scale Alternate Score Sheet Item 50-82-44 Fly minhoot struts/mires/profober ances proposes allow FF Scale fliers remove wing/tail struts and/or rigging wires other external protuherances except landing gear dummy engines flying purposes incurring scale penal ties William F McCombs mentions suhject items very susceptible crash damage especially Duedoor models also impair duration capabilities Rubber models good duration important contest scoring feels proposal would result morn equitable contest rules would encourage huild itt greater variety models ultimately resulting increased interest fF Scale con tests p 80 para 575-add new subpara graph p 80 para 563add new subpara graph p81 para 583 p 82 para 595 80-82-48--Eliminate duration Robber proposes eliminate duration scoring Rubber events would substitute re quirement model must achieve official flight least 40-sec duration monoplanes 30-sec multi-planes Will iam F McComhs notes great number full-scale aircraft reason design features will permit good-duration scale model tube built gross scale deviationswhich other choice models require believes adoption proposal would result equitable contest rules thereby en couraging greater variety models resulting increase interest FF Scale con tests p 80 delete paragraphs 5784 5755 replace proposed rule para 576 p 81 judging Guidedelete Flight Points Total Points p 81 para 583 586 p 82 Scoring Sheetremove handicaps flight Scum p 82 para 594 595 p 83 Score Sheetdelete Flight Points Total Points 80-82-46Peanut prop limit 5/13-ming span proposes limit maximum diameter Peanut propeller 5/13 wingspan allow lengthening land ing gear allow 1/8-in prop/ground clear ance incurring scale penalties addition structure amphibians other unique types airplanes could al tered accommodate such propeller out scale penalty William F McCombs totes mavy full-scale airplanes particularly lightplanes have short propellers stubby landing gearmaking poor subjects Peanut Scale models unless builder willing accept large scale-deviation penal ties claims adoption proposal would encourage greater diversity models would increase interest Ff Scale/Pea nut contests p 82 para 588A p 83 Score SheetItem 80-82-47Single prop multi-engine Rob ber proposes allow FF Rubber Scale models multi-engine configuration flown single propeller installed nose fuselage No other flying pro pellers would permitted No scale penalty would incurred structural changes nose sectionsuch separate noseblock arrangementwhich would necessary use arrangemunt Landing gear could extended length necessary allow 1/8-in prop/ground clearance flight propeller would limited diameter maximum 1/3 0f modnis wingspan flight prop would installed after static judging William F McComhs states FF Scale Rubber mdoels multi-engine aircraft just competitive single-engine types respect flight duration adoption proposal would make contest rules equitable encourage greater vari ety models promote interest FF Scale contests p 81 judging Guide p 82 para 588A 80-8248Engine Ounteol option CL proposes establish Engine Control option both CL Sport Precision Scale Smooth proportional use engine control would required during flightreduce power after takeoff etcand taxi ma neuver Maximum points would given engine shutoff after taxi No points would given engine still running after model landed came stop Pre cision Scale would award 020 points Sport Scale would award 010 points Mike Gretz Montezuma IA contends under present rules virtually impossible models civilian types aircraft fill out full flight plan maximum num ber options allowed votes adop tion proposal would also bring rules Precision Sport agreement respect scoring engine cutoff lieves its adoption would also reduce present confusion whether allow use option under Sport Scale rule 53112 believes adoption would make flight scoring potential types scale models equitable p 79 para SS8 80-82-48Contest Procedure CL Sport Scale proposes clarify update CL Sport Scale rules respect num ber official flights allowedthree attempts make two official flights would accomplished renumbering para graphs 5311 5312 5313 5314 adding new paragraph 5311it would entire paragraph 556 CL Precision Scale rules addition title 537 would changed Flight RC Con test Procedures Mike Grerz wants update rule hook meets intent rulemakers also agrees con test practices almost universally used p 77 para 537 p 70 para 5311 53t2 5313 5314 80-82-50Maximum total engine displace ment 125 no in CL Precision Scale proposes limit total engine dis placement CL Precision Scale 125 ca allow use size electric motor Mike Gretz notes present roles apparently through oversight set total displacement limit engines multi-engine CL Precision Scale model believes present availability popularity big engines RC Giant Scale someone might try big CL model multi-125 to- engineswhich perceives could very dangerous situation safety standpoint p 79 para 553 80-82-51Restrict aerobatics CL Sport Scale proposes delete words Aerobatics paragraph 53112 AMA rule hook Mike Gretz believes exotic CL Aerobatics ma neunerslike overhead eights cloverleaf hourglassdo belong Scale contest proposal would limit choice ma neuvern found AMA FAI Scale rules (p78 para 53112 80-82-52RO Scale flight presentation 80 degrees elevation proposes change present preseneatiou-elevation limit RC Scale 45 degrees 60 degrees Russell Knetzger Shorewood WI nones RC Pattern maneuvers have used 60-degree elevation limitation years contests use same judges both Scale Patternmeaning should additional hardship udges use greater elevation p 70 para 5022 80-82-52RC Scale maneuver 60/40 split realism vesos perfection proposes add guidelines judges score maneuvers RC Scale may wellperformed realistic proposal suggests 60% maneuver score given perfection maneuver 40% score given flight realism maneuver Russell Knetzger feels present rules silent respect judging scale realism maneuver glees example well-performed yet onrealistic maneuver too fast too round too Dx etc Award 6 points perfection 0 points realism total 6 points Another maneuver well-placed very scale-like Award 4 points per fection 5 points realism total 9 points p 70 para 5023 80-82-54l-lalf-poiot scoring maneuvers proposes amend RC Scale Flight judging Guide such maneuvers can awarded half-point scores instead being rounded-off downward next whole number Russell Knetzger would like see judges guidelines compatible Pattern practices avoid confusion since two events often flown same contests using same judges p 70 para 504 80-82-58-Judge RO Scale optines 1/3-1/31/2 proposes amend RC Scale Plight judging Guide provide guidelines judging scale operations specifically 1/3 score positioning good viewing 1/3 scale realism 1/3 quality function Russell Knetzger believes judge should have written guidelines help him reach decision scoring such functions bomb drop retracts spraying etc p 70 para 504 80-82-56-Score Complicated Gear Opera tion RC Sport Scale proposes amend RC Scale Flight judging Guide deleting sentence Sport - should nor expected model. complicated gear cycling operation Russell Knetzger lieves Sport Scale model builder has done good job copying complicated type geor operation should receive appropriately higher score p 70 para 504 12 80-82-87Scale takeoff defined some Pattarn proposes Amend RC Scale Flight lodging Guide definition Takeoff maneuver always same definition RC Pattern Takeoff given AMA RC Pattern judges Guide section E Takeoff p 47 Russell Knetager watts Scale maneuver go same Pattern because two events commonly run together same contests p 71 para 50422 50-82-56-Use PAl Figure Eight pro poses substitute FAI Figure Eight ma neuver certain modifications present Figure Eight maneuver proposal quite similar SC-82-4 SC-82-1 1 SC82-17 differs defines entry being parallel flight line no specifi cation upwind downwind starts turn exactly center judges modifies FAI definitions deleting term greerhead deleting Note Russell Knetager states AMA Figure Eight too hard judge contests now using FAI maneuver p 45 para E Horizontal Eight 80-82-88-Move Fly-Pant further out proposes umend RC Scale Flight judg ing Guide Fly-Past maneuver moved farther away flight line spectators Its flight path would parallel flight line Rumell Knetager states present requirement fly down cen ter line runway represents safety hazard some local contests now rou tinely move maneuver out bit p 72 para 50424 80-82-80Standardize landing height entry proposes two things Define landing entry point being same height used define end Takeoff maneuver tie height used define end Pattern takeoff maneu ver RC Scale Flight judging Guide would amended define beginning Landing maneuver same value used AMA RC Pattern judges Guide section E Takeoff p 47 Russell Knetzger wants no standardize heights judges aid since claims two events often flown same contest judged same judges p 72 para 50426 SC-82-61Spot landing optional Precision proposes make Spot Landing ma neuver optional event contest does provide spot scoring Ante thee maneuver could substituted allowed contest officials Russell Kneezeer ob serves Precision Scale remain ing AMA RC event left spot landing requirement contest manage ment doen choose lay out spot December 1980 89 SC-82-61 Coot other events rules should provide alternative p 72 para 50427 SC-82-62Mona flight penis Straight Flight Out/Back proposes amend RC Scale Flight judging Guide order move flight path Straight Flight Out Straight Flight Back off center run way further away flight line spectators specify 300-ft length flight centered judges Russell Knetzger wants move flight path further out safety measure p 72 paras 50432 50435 SC-82-63Craftwnanship point lose use kit parts Pracision proposes amend Utified Scale Judging section specify maximum penaley10%which may imposed tight categories use preformed parts decals Russell Knetzgtr wants judges have some form unified guideline downgrading models presence items made hy builder I-In feels some limitations modeler uses some preformed parts decals might automatically Ott rut ting p 67 pare 4544 SC-62-64 Scoring kit parts Sport Scale proposes set guideline judges respect downgrading craftmanship scores use nf kit preformed parts proposed maximum deduction six points Russell Knetzger wants see stand ardized guideline hard judge cant hiast modeler out chances competi tiveness totes no present guidelines such deductions p 77 para 5346 SC-82-65 Eliminate Sport Scala classes proposes delete section 5310 AMA rule book thereby eliminating Expert Sportsman Sport Scale classes leaving untitled class Buddy Irwin Albuquerque NM states present two-class system too complicated too costlya contest would require least six trophies wonid require too much hook keeping I-It points out cant legislate winners everyone has start bottom p 77 para 5310 SC-5266---Split Sport Scala scores 60/40f lyl static proposes limit static points 80 points average-of-two-best-flightscores 120 points would occur re vising section 5313 AMA rule book Ted White Bedford TX wants empha size flying aspect Sport Scale p 78 para 5313 SC-g267No slow cruise Fly-Past proposes delete reference slow cruise spend merely use 1978-79 rules fast slow Dan Parsons Al buquerque NM wants leave choice Fly-Past speed up pilot further states full-scale world no such term slow cruise would return section 30424 wording used 1978-79 rule book its section 4694 p 72 para 50424 SC-62-68Eliminate Flap option Sport Scale proposes amend sec 3381 deleting word flaps Dan Parsons wants emphasize fifing 0 Sport Scale notes flap operation demonstration difficult see model air p 77 para 5381 SC-82-6g Eliminate non-built parts list Sport Scale proposes delete section 5346 AMA rule book sec tion requires builder Sport Scale model provide list parts did make himself Buddy Irwin states contestants will nof comply rule unenforceable p 77 para 3346 SC-62-70 Fewer details Sport Scale Tbis proposes replace section 5353 equivalent section 1978-79 rule book section 4863 p 62 would have effect reducing number external model details will scored static judging Dan Parsons claims Sport Scale rapidly turning AMA Scaleand wants reverse trend event will revert back its original intent being Standoff Scale p 77 para 5353 SC-82-71Add Prone Tad/Pinto Tasi Hangar AC Sport Scale Flight Plan proposes make present options Proto Taxi Pinto Taxi Hangar part RC Flight Pluol thus would become ob ligatory maneuvers addition Contest Director determine runway wind conditions make maneuvers un suitable two additional options would allowed added Flight Plan contestant could earn 120 flight points see RC-82-66 Ted White wants no empha size realism Sport Scale fifing notes real airplanes taxi flights carried out p 77 para 538 53 82 SC-82-72 Reduce Sport Scale static points proposes reduce Static Scoring points following values Accuracy Outline30 Craftsmanship25 Finish Color Markings25 Ted White wants crease emphasis flying RC Sport Scale proposal complements SC-82-66 SC-82-7t p 77 para 536 SC-82-73 Remote Figure Eight AC Flight Plan Sport Scale proposes remove Figure Eight obligatory maneuver Sport Scale Flight Plan replace Option Ted White contends maneuver dangerous because forces modeler fly too far out too low thereby endangering model p 77 para 538 item 2 SC-g2-74Make Touch Go option proposes have Touch Go ma neuver RC Sport Scale equivalent option instead equinalent two options present Dan Parsons claims actuality maneuver should judged such also believes reducing no one-option maneuver might increase its popularity p 77 para 53 83 Note RC Scale modelers invited review proposal ltC-g2-B under Radio Control Pro posals November issue page 97 presented new Scale Pylon Racing event utilizing static scoring rules Sport Scale As written steps being taken resolve whether proposal properly should handled Scale Contest Board Radio Control Contest Board Radio Control Ruin Proposals RC-B2-7Fbergless propellers Quarter Midget Pylon proposes allow use fiberglass propellers Quarter Midget Py lon Racing Vance H Sutton Poughkeepsie NY claims fiberglass props would cheaper use since dont break easily addition use would make ex perimentation various prop sizrs easier accomplish since would last longer cites fact type propeller now being safely used CL Scale Racing engines similar power rpm used Quarter Midget p 53 para 416 RC-828 Use 35 cc engines Quarter Midg en proposes change maximum allowable engine displacement Quarter Midget Pylon Racing 35 cc exist itt 25 cc James F Gager Fort Wayne IN points out now competi tive 25 cc engine marketand now-and-then basis observes least four suitable 35 cc engines now readily available thanks popularity RC car racing p 53 para 4141 RC-g2-9 Use engine shutoff Quarter Midg Tbis proposes liberalize carburetor rule Quarter Midget Pylon Racing existing rule would changed allow use fuel cutoff provided could done RC model upright position simple venturi coeld used place RC carburetor james F Gager states present rule being ignored fliers since use secondary re mote needle valve systems RC carburetors now being used fuel shutoff mechanisms anyway p 33 para 4145 RC-8210--Allow engine modifications Quarter Midget proposes eliminate existing role prohibits engine re work/modification Quarter Midget Pylon Racing Section 4146 would changed allow engine modifications did alter engine displacement James F Gager notes parts substitution already hap pening accepted fact life com petitive racing observes some engine reworksuch rechroming sleevesis now being done driven shortage mansfacturer replacement parts p 53 para 4 146 AC-82-11Oefine attempt official flight AC Sport Aerobatics proposes define attempt official flight limit contestant two attempts make official flight An attempt would charged contestant once clock started flight Ralph Weiss Cane Place NY notes since rules now refer official flight becomes necessary specify number attempts available contestant notes approval proposal would make RC Sport Aerobatic rules consistent witb CL RC Pattern both AMA FAI FAI Scale p 48 para 3911 RC-82-12Prewurized fuel systems IhA Pylon Racing Tbis proposes allow pres surized fuel systems using either engine crank case pressure pen-bladder-type fuel tanks used i4A Pylon Racing Use avail able pressure backylates would also al lowed John Kilsdook Nortbville Ml em phasizes pressnre fuel systems nor increase performance engine main virtue provide very consist ent engine runsa problem very prevalent AAsespecially novice fliers p 55 para 43323 RC-52-13Mie 26 cc 35 cc engines Quarter Midget proposal broader scope RC-82-8 proposes allow 35 cc engines combined increase wing area required 375 sq minimum weight three pounds John Kils donk wants allow plentiful 35 cc engines Quarter Midget recogeizes increased performance compared 25 cc engines requires changes model specifications order drive out existing 25 cc models observes existing available fiberglass fuselages racer kits could easily modi fied accept new larger wing new minimum weight will large ly attained because larger heavier engines new larger heavier wing emphasizes intent proposal nor create ne v class replace existing event intended allow competitor have choice engine/plane combinations can flown competi tively same event p 53 paras 4141 4110 4111 RC-62-14Separate Open event RC Sport Aeeohatics proposes create new Open class RC Sport Aerobatics ac commodates both monoplanes biplanes replicas aerobatic aircraft known capable aerobatic compe tition within box Model weight engine limits would same RC Giant Scale Flight maneuvers would continuous-flow type used International Aerobatic Competition contests Tourna ment Champions C Glenn Carter Wal nut Creek CA hopes increase appeal type RC competition providing event will accommodate models previously ineligible p 48 paras 394 3941 3943 39131 RC-8215Separate Scores free-style ma neusees AC Sport Aerobatics pro poses score five free-style ma neuuers Biplane event separately scale 0-10 require five maneuvers Sportsman also maneuvers selected list applicable class entered C Glenn Carter wants align classes require same number free-style maneu vers giving full credit difficult continuous flow free-style der simplify judging five maneuvers would have drawn published list class being entered pp 48 49 paras 3933 395 3965 3992 39152 39153 3916 39173 39175 39176 391 77 391 79 391 82 391 83 391 87 RC-6216No Pre-Prlonice gear down & no pipes Novice proposes delete existing Pre-Novice class Pattern require Novice-class aircraft fly gear down also prohibit use tuned-pipe exhaust systems Novice-class aircraft Rob ert C Noll Vestal NY believes five classes Pattern too since Pre-Novice included contests should dropped AMA rule book wants simplify Novice help newcomers break sport RC pp 39 40 paras 38441 387 3882 38121 3814 38143J AC-S2-17No mandatory progression Espeet Masters proposes make advancement flier Expert Masters class RC Pattern strictiy voluntary mat tee Robert C Null expresses opinion majority Pattern fliers will never achieve level skill required compete against top Masters contestants should allowed remain active Expert becoming involved demanding time travel required become competitive Mas ters flier Once declaring himself Master flier could revert Expert except outlined section 38812 p 39 para 38 82 RC-52-1BThis number associated active proposal RC-62-lgRaise Reneese Double lmmelmann K-factor 2 3 proposes crease K-factor RC Pattern Re verse Immelmant maneuver two three Russell Knetzger states experience maneuver seems indicate difficulty underrated pp 40 41 section 3819 item Reverse Double melmant RC-g2-20Define center points Pattern roll maneuvers proposes definite descrip tions center points following Pattern maneuvers Four-Point Roll EightPoint Roll Three Horizontal Rolls Slow Roll AMA RC Pattern Judges Guide would revised section E description maneuvers would reflect following definitions Four- Eight-Point RollsCenter middle inverted flight Three Horizontal RollsCenter inverted portion second roll Slow Rollsame Four/Eight-Point Rolls Russell Knetzger states existing maneuver descriptions allow consensus center poives maneuvers reached proposed descriptions will easy parties interpret correctly pp 45-47 items indicated RC-62-21 number vot associated active proposal RC-82-22 number associated active proposal AC-B2-23Maneuner downgrade guidelines Pattern proposes add new sec tion AMA RC Pattern Judges Guide wherein suggested downgrades will given Stall Turn top-overt yaw wrong direction number Loops Axial Rolls wrong too few too maneuvers being off-center suggested values downgrades include Stall Turn flops3-4 points Novice 2-3 points other classes Stall Turn wrong-yaw1A-2A depending upon quality turn Loops/Rolls num ber pff ho i-/ 13-4 points pff thatzero score maneuvers off-center deduct two points quarter total maneuvers length offset Russell Knetzger believes standardized set suggested guidelines needed area cover some very troublesome judging situations p 45 AMA RC Pattern Judges Guide section Dafter mandatory zeroes section add new section RC-g2-24Rmtore straight/level flight end Pattern maneuners proposes add requirement St ft straight level flight start/end AMA Pattern maneuvers AMA RC Pattern judges Guide would revised implement proposal Russell Knereger believes requirement straight level flight has inadvertantly omitted new rule bookit has previous editions AMA rule hook claims level flight segments help judges determine models heading altitude provides fit ting start end maneuver would keep AMA pattern line FAI pattern p 45 section Eadd new paragraph RC-52-25Renise Pattern clam-patterns create short list patterns proposes create short list patterns use contests contest management de sires drop maneuvers interests speeding things up Russell Knetzger has re vised patterns using principle everincreasing difficulty has suggested maneuvers should dropped create short lists' claims short lists quite common local contests proposal made encourage greater uni formity proposed revised patterns maneuvers dropped form short list indicated asterisks pre sented accompanying Table 1 pp 40 90 Model Aviation 41 paras 3814 3815 3816 3817 3818 3819 Table 1 New Class Patterns & Short Lists 16 Novice Pattern Menauvers Note RC82 31 proposes change class nanse Sportsman 1 Takeoff U note Al 2 Stall Torn U 3 Immelmuen Torn U 43 Inside Loops U S Straight Inverted Flight DI 6 1 Reverse Outside Loop U 7 3 Horizontal Rolls ID 8 Reverse Cuban Eight U note RI 9 Cobra Roll DI note 81 10 Landing U 17 Advanced Pattern Maneuvers 1 Takeoff U 2 Figure M U note B 3 Cuban Eight ID 4 Double Immelmane U 5 Four-Point Roll Dl 6 3 Reverse Outside Loopt U 7 Slow Roll DI 8 3 Inside Loops U 9 3 Horizontal Rolls Dl 103-Turn Spin IUI 11 Landing lul 18 Expert Pattern Maneuvers 1 Takeoff U 2 Figure M V Rolls U 3 Cuban Eight DI Double Immelmane 01 5 Slow Roll Dl 6 3 Reverse Outside Loops UI 7 4Point Roll DI 5 1 Square Loop U note CI 5 8-Point Roll DI 10 Top Hat 101 11 3 Horizontal Rolls Dl 12 Landing lul 191 Alternate Masters Pattern Maneuvers Note use contests preselec ted list Masters maneuvers detired 13 Reverse Outside Loops 101 K3 2 Slow Roll ID K3 3 Figure M Rolls lul KS 4 4-point Roll Dl K4 5 Reverse Double Immelmuen UI K2 tote DI 68-Point Roll Dl K4 7 Triangle Rolling Loop U K4 8 Reverse Knife Edge Dl K4 9 Reverse Top Hat 101 K4 10 Reverse Point Roll DI K4 11 Square Loop V Rolls 101 K5 12 Two Opposite Rolls Dl K3 Note long list has K-total 45 takeoff landing scored Notes Indicated maneuver deleted create short list' A The following maneuvers have de leted proposall Straight Flight Out Procedure Turn Straight Flight Back B New additions pattern proposal C New maneuver proposed RC-g241 O Revision K no 3 proposed RC-82-19 UI Upwind Dl Downwind RC-82-26--Mandstory maneuver calls end sdd 50 ft seal flight end maneuver proposes ta two things First require flier helper judges permission call out maneuver prior its initia tion after its completion second require 50ft straight level flight entry termination Pattern maneuver Downgrades would given failure comply Russell Knetzger states call out vital contests multiple flight lines use help judges sort out right model believes callout skill pilot should master need straight level flight same given RC-fl2-24 p 40 para 35148 RC8227Landins always scored Pattern proposes add statement AMA rule hook would assure land ing done out flightplan sequence would always scored would auto matically receive zero score Russell Knetz ger states some Pattern judges believe unscheduled landingcaused flameout other unexpected occurrence must automatically receive zero score cause performed sequence listed flight plan because maneuvers omitted because forseen circumstances believes landing must always scored like takeoff inevitable consequence flight flier should receive best possible treatment already bad situ ation p 40 para 35142 RC82-28--Jodge tells flier flight plan devi anion proposes permit Pattern judge inform flier has omitted maneu ver has performed maneuver out se quence Russell Knetzger believes proposal will benefit both fliers judges would keep judges having guess what coming next would help keep flier making similar errors same flight p 40 para 381 42 RC-8229 K-factors Delete Expert make optional local Masters contests proposes two things First com pletely delete K-factors fram Expert Pattern second delete K-factors fuhofafion Masters scores local coetests except Masters Tournament similar qualifiers flights Russell Knetzger claims K-fac toes tremendous headache contest ficials local contests great source error score tabulation process doubts proposal would change outcome contests p 40 pars 3812 RC-82-30Delege limits Pattern flight time proposes eliminate time lim its flight portion Pattern keep ing engine-starting time limit Russell Kneezger notes since pass model front judges must ma neuver flight time-limit barrassment flier claims complete Ex pert pattern can flown presently-al lowed 10-mit time-slot engine starts bitch p 40 para 3811 RC-82-31Change Pattern Classes Pre-Novice/ Novice no Novice/Sportsman proposes change names two Pattern class es Pre-Novice Novice Nov ice fportsman Russell Knetzger claims nante Pre-Novice awkward Novice demeaning fliers home field since frequently club instructors usually better weekend sport fliers p 39 para 387 RC-82-32 Landing takeoff direction con trolled contest officials proposes give authority set direction Pat tern takeoffs landings contest ficials now option flier Russell Knetzger claims present sys tem allowing fliers choose direc tion takeoff landing results chaotic dangerous field conditions Plane handlers fail look proper direction departing arriving models p 40 para 38141 RC-82-33Pattern model dry weight limit 0f 11 lbs proposes set dry no-fuel weight Pattern models maximum 11 lbs Russell Knetzger wants AMA weight limit agree FAI weight limit AMA weight limit now includes fuel weight p 39 para 3842 RC-82-34Cobra Roll additional downgrade proposes add additional downgrade existing list AMA RC Pattern udges Guide Cobra Roll maneuver Rolls same relative position 45 de gree paths Russell Knetzger believes minor improvement will help both pilots judges p 45 item E Cobra Roll RC-82-35Cuban Eight downgrade clarifica tiOn proposes replace existing No 4 downgrade Cuban Eight maneuver Pattern following 4 Rolls centered 45-degree descents other Russell Knetager states purpose proposal clarify pi lot may use 45-degree des cent make rolls lung centers descent p 45 para E Cuban Eight item 4 RC-g2-36Double lmmelmann Change onesecond rule proposes modify description Double Immelmant ma neuver AMA RC Pattern udges Guide sn straight level portion held no less second Down grade No 4 changed read Model pauses less second before half outside loop Russell Knetzger claims will allow individualism flier will allow graceful maneuver p 45 para E Double Immelmuon RC-g2-37Eight-Point Roll Remove time limits proposes remove 4-h-sec limits 5-sec goal descrip tion Eight-Feint Roll AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide Russell Knetzger wants allow fliers perform graceful ma neuvers p 45 para E Eight-Point Roll RC-82-38Four-Point Roll Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits 5-sec goal descrip tion Four-Point Roll AMA RC Pattern judges Guide Russell Knetzger wants fliers allowed make graceful maneuvers p 45 pars E Four-Point Roll RC-8239Landing Revise description proposes make Landing definition AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide read follows model flares smoothly touch ground within 15 meters about 48 ftj either side judges landing first main rotating tail nosewheel no bouncing changes headlog Landing maneuver will start sin meters 1915 ft runway maneuver will considered complete . Downgrade 6 would changed read Model lands out side 30-meter zone Downgrade 8 would changed read Model does rotate main wheels Russell Knetzger claims describes better landing ter minology aviation-based judge pate pilot control sooner instead last-minute dodging around p 46 pars E Landing RC-g2-4f3--One Reverse Outside Loop Change second role proposes modify Reverse Outside Loop ma neuver same manner given RC-8236 except Downgrade S would affected Russell Knetzger wants allow flier individualism p 46 para E Reverse Outside Loop RC-g241New meneuver Sqoare Loop proposes add new maneuver RC Pattern proposed inclusion Expert class pattern RC-8225 maneurer would defined AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide follows Square Loop Model pulls op executes square loop model should rotate sharply corsets straight paths should least 20 meters 6514 ft long Down grades 1 Loop square 2 Sides square same size 3 Changes heading 4 Wings level Russell Knetzger believes addition maneuver Expert class pattern would good preparation Mat ters-class maneuvers p 46 para Eadd new paragraph RCB242ReveeseDoubleImmelmano Change second rule proposes modify Reverse Double Immelmane ma neuver same manner given RC-82 36 eweept Downgrade 3 would affect ed Russell Keetzger believes will add potential gracefulness maneuver p 46 pata E Reverse Double Immelmano RC-82-43 Reverse Knife Edge Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits 5-sec goalsimilar RC-8238 Russell Knetager wants allow graceful maneuvers p 46 para E Reverse Knife Edge RC-g244Reeerse Point Roll Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits S-sec goalsimilar RC-8238 Russell Knegzger wants allow graceful maneuvers p 46 para E Reverse Point Roll RC-g2-45Slow Roll Make minimum time limit 5 sec proposes change time limit Slow Roll approximately 5 sec minimum S sec 4-6-sec lim its Downgrade S would deleted Russell Knetzger says present 6-sec maxi mum time limit discourages some really gor geous slow slow rolls p 46 para E Slow Roll RC-g246--Stall Turn Revise definition proposes clean up definition maneuver helps prevent being wingoner instead stall turn revised definition iv AMA RC Pattern ludges Guide would read follows Stall Turn model starts straight level flight noses up vertical position stalls yaws tightly through 180 degrees . Russell Knetzger wants clarify things p 46 para E Stall Tom RC-9247Straight Plight Out land Back Revise flight path proposes mont flight path maneuvers farther away flight line spectators AMA RC Pattern ludges Gulde would re vised read follows Straight Flight Out model must brought exactly parallel flight line flown heading absolutely straight level path distance approximately 100 meters 300 ft centered judges . Delete Down grade 1 Revise Downgrade 5 read Gal lops yaw roll pitch Russell Knetager believes present flight path too close safety pp 46 47 para E Straight Flight Out RC-82-48Steaighg Inverted Plight Match PAl proposes remove 3-5-sec time limits maneuver 4-sec minimom deleting Downgrade 4 Russell Knetager notes FAI does lim width maneuver AMA shouldnt either except 60-degree frame p 47 pars E Straight Inverted Flight RC-6249Tekeoff Describe better maneu ver proposes revise AMA RC Pat tern lodges Guide redefining Takeoff maneuver read follows Takeoff model must stand still runway engine running being held accelerate smoothly toward flying speed rotate onto main wheels lift off very gently runway climb gradual angle takeoff ran should straight take off complete model has made turn approximately 60 degrees above anal titude least 6 meters about 20 ft Downgrades 1 Model dons stand still released fails en gain speed smooth ly 3 Model fails rotate onto main wheels jumps ground Russell Knetzger feels higher altitude completion gives things judge rest proposal describes better maneuver p 47 para E Takeoff RC-8250Thres Horleontal Rolls Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6sec limits 5-sec goalsimilar RC 82-38 Russell Knetager says will make maneuver match FAI maneuver allow flier flexibility will allow graceful maneuvers p 47 para E Three Horizontal Rolls RC82-51Three Inside Loops Add down grade proposes add downgrade maneuver definition AMA RC Pat tern judges Guide would read 5 Exit same altitude heading entry Rus sell Knetzger feels revision would helpful beginning fliers Pattern Nov ice class p 47 para E Three Inside Loops RC-8282Three Reverse Inside Loops Change second role proposes modify Three Reverse Inside Loops ma nesver same manner given RC-8236 except no Downgrades affected Russell Knetzger wants provide flier opportunity make graceful maneuver p 47 para E Three Reverse side Loops RC-g2-53--Three Reverse Outside Loops Change second rule proposes change similar RC-82-52 see RC-8236 Russell Knetzger wants allow graceful maneuvers p 47 para E Three Reverse Out side Loops RC-82-84Top Hat Stovepipe proposes redefine Top Hat maneuver description AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide following manner Top Hat Model es polls over inverted flight distance equal vertical climb pulls down ell Knetzger believes rules intended call maneuver des cribed present definition adequate produce desired maneu ver p 47 pars E Top Hat RC-83-55Traffic Pattern Revise descrip tion proposes revise description maneuver found AMA RC Pat tern adges Guide read follows Traf fic Pattern maneuver commenced model flying wind parallel flight line judges turn away flight line 90 degrees d turn maneuver finished 6 meters 20 ft altitude uit may right contestant wishes Russell Knetzger states eliminates discussion left right fortes maneuver away flight line safety consideration blends Landing revision RC 82-39 p 47 para E Traffic Pattern RC-82-56---Triangle Rolling Loop Correct ap parent misprint proposes revise description mancover found AMA RC Pattern ludges Guide follow ing manner Triangle Rolling Loop Model pulls up 45 degree climb holds atti tude no less second ell Knetager believes present wording misprint p 47 para E Triangle Rolling Loop RC-82-57Two Rolls Opposite Directions Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits 5-sec goalsimilar RC-82-38 Rumeli Knetager believes time restraints really necessary p 47 para E Two Rolls Opposite Direc tions RC82-58---Pree passeer Novice Mas ters Clarification proposes revise cer tain wording Flight Pattern paragraph RC Pattern section AMA rule book wording question begins second sentence pars 3814 time model passes - maneuver being performed proposal December 1980 91 RC-82-58 Coot changed read time model passes ding case maxi mum two passes may made maneuver being performed Walter E Damuck Jr Waterbury CT points uut present rule allowing pass places severe hardship Novice Master class fliers because would force Novice land downwind Master class flier has two dilemmas choose can either make downwind landing can com mence first maneuver first down wind pass immediately after takeoff Walter states second alternative Mas ter isa safety hazard since would allow flier check trim see retract gear hung apa condition could result quick depletion airborne bat tery pack possibly leading out-of-con trol crash p 40 para 3814 RC-82-69Adopt PAl RC Aerobatics place AMA RC Pattern Thin proposes throw out Section 38 AMA rule book re placing FAI RC Aerobatics f3A Novice class has added Novice class fliers would fly pattern consist ing 10 maneuvers having total K-factor score 250 points selected con testant FAI pattern Ted White Bedford TX claims AMA Pattern con tests have become too expensive too compli cated too time-consumingdue multiplicity classesto really meaning ful competitions pp 39-47 para 38 Control Line Rules Proposals Note Proposals marked n- open cross-proposal activity mined lately CL-82-7 Navy Carrier class changes pro poses three things First combine Class Class II scale event second change Class non-scale event third change Profile Carrier starting event changes would accomplished tak ing following actions new all-scale Class II would established deleting lower-limit engine displacement 4010 co para 3032 beginnerized Pro file class would established changing model specifications para 3033 3033 1 additional wording follow 3033 add model will have no movable components except elevators hook throttles Example No movable lines flaps ailerons rudder 30331 add Stock en gines An engine will acceptable advertised sold factory-produced ready-to-run unit over 300 use homemade custom-producedthrottle dual curb see-ups throttles different makes sizes engines unacceptable Other changes would made follow ing manner respect Bonus Points para 30812 would become applicable Class II 308221 would revised applicable Class II models would receive 200 bonus points 3081 3 would made applicable Class Profile Class heading 308131 would deleted leaving body subparagraph intact 30814 would re vised read receive bonus points Class II respect Landing two changes would made 301212 add Plane landing outside arresting area remaining deck example Coming stop free-roll area 301 21 5 add Definitiot arrested landing Plane being stopped arresting cables necessary remain hooked Richard ino Woodhaven NY states proposal would result increase competition new Clans II old planes can still used addition 200 bonus points will almost certainly keep profile models out Class II new Profile event will hopefully once again become begin ners event wan envisioned 1973 new Class will provide something in-be tween pp 27 28 paran 30323033031 30331 30812 308121 30813 30814 301 212 301213 CK-82-8Revise Landing Precision Aero batics Thin proposes revise description Landing maneuver Precision Aerobatics section AMA rule book Paragraph 311 316 would revised read Landing correct landing will udged smooth gradual descent gentle touch down aircrafts wheels landing procedure shall judged time aircraft machen normal glide path 4 6 feet judging shall end air craft makes landing assigned flight circle aircraft fully supported its landing gear Kenneth W Stout Livings ton N believes present rule pro duces excessive hardship judges since supposed determine model has lose its flying power addi tion produces unfair hardship flier since trying make precision landing after one-lap glide possibly under adverse wind conditions p 32 para 31 13 16 CL82-29Peecision Landing Precision Aerobanics Thin proposes revise des cription Landing maneuver AMA rule book section 311316 follows Landing correct landing judged model makes smooth gradual descent land no bounce unusual roughness part model other landing gear having touched ground ludging begins model starts smooth gradual descent 4 6 feet until touches down Arthur Adimison Tay lor Ml contends present rule imposes too much hardship both judges contestantmuch same Ken Stout CL-82-8 p 32 para 311316 CL-g2-10Add NA Cornbee asSupplensental proposes add event AMA rule book Supplemental Event sec tion would structured follows 1 Gen eral Applicability equipment purpose rules procedures judging same CL Combat except specified below 2 Stream ers Streamers shall cut 14-in wide 714 ft long string leader shall 4- 8-lb test cotton shall marked ink 48 knot shall extend beyond ink mark 12 3 Contest Site Combat circle shall laid out using three concentric circles provide five-foot radius pilots circle 40 50 ft-radius safety zone Engine displacement limit would 0-00504 cu model weight 2 lb max line length 349 353 lines would 2 multi-strand lines 0012 diameter Pull test would 15 lb Steven B Sacco Norwood MA points out event now being flown throughout country local-rules basis best interests both competitors spectators establish line requirements pull-test values circle lay out rules promote safety consistency add new section AMA rule book CL-82-1 1Combetr Ossen Class fliers mast users own engines proposes make cer tain changes rant Combat rules pertain Open class competition Section 3381 would revised read follows Match Period starting judge will sound loud signal match starting time Either pilot pit crew may start engine pilot junior Senior class model flier pilot Open class model flier pilot must start engine beginning match period aircraft may launched imme diately after starting Junior Senior clans pilot aircraft may launched Open clans pilot once pilot has picked up control handle given launch sig nal pit crew match will end following occur Section 33831 would revised read follows pit crew may start except initial start Open class pilots change engines refuel change plugs propellers etc make re pairs necessary during match Lines cut broken during match may repaired Steven B Sacco observes under pres ent rules pilot can win Combat match en tirely result having better pit crew does opponentthat occurs event mid-air collision causing both models crash prior cuts being made better-pitted plane wins basin airtime points p 35 paras 3381 33831 CL-82-12Begin combat planes 180 degrees apart proposes establish method restraining commencement combat until both planes have airborne leant two laps separated another approximately 180 degrees accomplished renising two sections Combat rules follows First revise section 33823 read Combat may begin until both aircraft airborne both pilots pilots circle starting judge additional center judge sounds signal combat begin initial launch signal will given udge satisfied aircraft bane completed least two level laps counterclockwise separated approximately 180 degrees subsequent launches signal may occur anytime both aircraft flying level counterclockwise separated approximately 180 degrees Second change 331118 read Maneuvering ex pressly forbidden see 821 822 43 Attacking before signal combat begin see 823 latter deals feiture Ron McNally Springfield VA states thin method have found does give preferential advantage except airtime first plane- up tither flier match p 35 para 33823331116 CL-82-13Comhat Start engine winbin 216 win lose proposes establish new Combat rule such entrant will auto matically lose match cannot get engine started within 25 win after match starts exception neither entrants engine ban started end 25 minutes time will ran until winner estab lished Ron McNally says change will allow content move ahead prolong agony p 33 insert new para 3S81c renumber existing 3381c subsequent CL-82-14--Slow Combat Psel tank cannon enclosed proposes add wording existing rule would prohibit enclosing fuel tank Slow Combat modeL Sec tion 342d would have following added fuel tank must enclosed Notch ing wing permissible strength safety ore nor compromised Ron McNally wants eliminate loophole rules could make judging models legality difficult p 36 para 342d CL-82-15 Rat Racing Put displacement breek B cc proposes make slight alteration Rat Race table sec tion 26 two lines defined Engine Size column20103009 30104028 would changed 2136 3031 30524028 Ron McNally wants to change dividing line talbe nominal 29 cu engine 5 ccmaking consistent other CL events p 25 section 26-Table CL-82-16--Rat Racing Change smallest en gine line specifications proposes two things First change present engine displacement band Rat Race table 15002009 cu 1500 2135 cu second change minimum line diameter associated 014 Ron McNally would like see change ties CL-82-13 some degree made sa Juniors could use Formula 21 planes Rat believes might also allow Senior Open fliers use 35 cc engines competitively Rat p 25 section 26-table CL-8217Profile Navy Carrier Change en gina specifications proposes increase allowable engine displacement Profile Carrier 4009 cu allow use ball-hearing crankshaft designs Pete Mazur Aurora would like see advantage taken ready availability RC-style 40 engines event p 27 para 303 31 CL-82-18-Naey Carrier Delete 44-in wing span limit proposes delete wing span limit 44-in Carrier models Pete Mazur points out 44-in limitation re suits grossly distorted Profile scale models after 300 sq requirement met p 27 para 303 CL-82-19Profile Navy Carriert Allow use ball-hearing crankshaft engines proposes delete wording rule re quires use plain sleeve bearing engines event Pete Macar notes cost competitive plain-bearing engine higher bali-bearing enginel ob serves low-performance plain-bear ing engines much cheaper equivalent bali-bearing engine p 27 para 30331 CL-82-20Navy Carrier Redefine landing points proposes modify existing rule defining landing points follows Land ing Points Landing dead stick included hook engaged arresting cable plane completely stopped shall scored fol lows Leon R Ryktarsyk Detroit Ml notes some pit crews now trying catch models still moving having missed arresting cables p 28 para 30 121 CL-82-21Ngey Carrier Delete 60 degree nnee-higlt limit proposes delete sec tion 301 1223 AMA rule book limits nose-high attitude model during low-speed flight maximum 60 degrees Leon Ryktarsyk claims possible enforce rule accurately p 28 para 3011223 CL-62-22Formsla 40 Rat must use 020-in lines 40 engines proposes change requited minimum line diameters Formula 40 Speed Rat Racing associated tablesand 40 cu displacement enginesfrom 018 020 Ron McNally points out being proposed reasons safety p 23 sec 24table p25 sec 26table CLg2-23Stantladiue mini-pipes Speed proposes Speed events use minipipes maximum length shall no longer 6-in measured center line cylinder bore edge pipe side diameter pipe shall constant no taper allowed Gene Hempel acting Speed Advisory Committee desires make rules uniform eliminate con fusion CCL -82- 24 d Superebarging turbocharging geseoss boosts prohibited proposes allow naturally-aspirated en glans Speed events Supercharging turbocharging gaseous boosts would prohib ited Nicholas B Sher acting tot Speed Advisory Committee points out racing engines now being operated hairy edge selt-destruction further significant increases horsepower likely have severe safety-related consequences modelers and/or spectators p 17 para 234 add limitation statement CLg22BMoase cad NA Scale Racing Up grade official status proposes up grade two events official status deleting words Supplemental title section 28 AMA rule book J E Kianse acting behalf Racing Advisory Committee points out ex isting rules have proven over several years use events enjoy great pop ularity national basis p 26 para 28 CL-82-26Endurancer Eliminate need weigh modelfearry fuel internally proposes delete Endurance model speci fications except first sen tence paragraph 336 eliminate maximum weight requirement 4 lbs Paul M Smith Sterling Heights Ml states wording wants delete merely leftovers years piece-meal rules changes no longer meaning ful since four-oz fuel limitation put effect notes four-lb weight limit no longer meaningful too imposed restrict fuel quantity days gone p 37 para 336delete first sentence tabledelete 4 lb man model weight CL-82-27Endurance Reduce fuel capacity 50 cc proposes reduce maxi mum fuel capacity 4 1183 cc 50 cc 17 Cl oz Paul M Smith points out recent rule change event reduction Curl capacity 4 oz done purpose allowing event flown mom reasonable time points oat record under present rules now over 28 win will probably go higher proposal made same spirit last reduced fuel capacityto make possible fly event reasonable length time p 37 para 354 CL-8228Speed Two flights over ecisting record era autamatic new record pro poses change wording support ing flight rule section 23196 two flights contestant exceed cur rent record will automatically give flier right claim new record would accomplished deleting first two sen tences section 231 96 substituting following supporting flight faster record flight flier will have automatically established new record new record will set higher speed two wcord-setting flights William L Boss New Hyde Park NY cites case recent contest flier wan awarded new record because went too fast during supporting flight wan 5 mph faster record flight believes present rules tend award records basis lesser performance rather accept superior performances record purposes 23 para 231 96 92 Model Aviation CL-82-29--Navy Carrier Change nearing high low speed flight proposes require both high-speed low-speed values calculated nearest 1/100 mph low speed points shall scored three times difference between high low speeds mph Marc War washana Canton Ml explains present system too complicatedthat cal culator required no quickly longhand methods used quarter page paper required p 28 paras 3010 230112 CL-82-30Nany Carrier Define hook length faselage length proposes define book length nded us measured intersection hook fuselage hottom uselage length will defined er onethird tbe length fuselage measured hack prop hub rearmost pare airplane LeRoy Cordes Chicago IL claims confusion bow hoth measure ments made proposal has suhmitted clarify situation p 27 para 303 CL-g2-31Nany Carrier Define line spacing eweegence proposes revise section 2043 imposes limits control lines may emerge model follows.lines shall emerge either tween within inch either elevation control lines Harry 1-ligley Glenwood IL states present rules can inter preted require lions spaced maxi mum inch apart believes intent rule p 27 para 3043 CL-82-32Naey Carrier Gieing law spenel signel proposes clarify low speed signal given Insert sentence section 30111 immediately after first sentence follows ptable ludges signal shall ginen model crosses stern deck lap prior locke start low speed timing model will arry Higley states indicated wording inadnertantly omit ted rule book recent printing p 28 para 30111 CL-g2-33Naey Cerrier Delete requirement far plain hearing engines proposal identical CL-82-19 LeRoy Cordes notes few plain-hearing engines being made today fliers taking ball-bearing engines converting plain-bearing Acceptance proposal would allow new flier get competitive engine rea sonable cost local hobby shop p 27 para 30331 CL-g2-34Nany Carrier Define arrested landing proposes add new sub paragraph 301213 worded follows An arrested landing defined air planes forward motion stopped primarily arresting hook engaging arresting cable flight terminates whet planes forward motion ceases receive maximum landing points airplanes forward motion ceases must assume same atti tude assumed prior takeoff Judges guide required arresting hook remain engaged arresting cable after forward motion ceases airplane subsequently rolls off pulled off deck landing still counts LeRoy Cordes states rule used 80 Nationals received unanimous vote Navy Carrier Society members attendance observes also safety improvement since would no longer necessary pit crew members dash onto possihly oil-slick deck try grab model before rolls/falls off deck p 28 para 301215 added CL-g2-35Nany Carrier Define niethad far computing total scare proposes de fine method kenned calculate con testants total score would done adding following new paragraph Carrier rules Scoring flight score shall total high speed points low speed points landing points bonus points LeRoy Cordes notes presently found Navy Carrier rules p 28 add new paragraph CL-g2-36Nany Carrier Minimice builder af-the-madel rule far Janiar/Seniar proposes en add new paragraph section 30 AMA rule book would read follows Junior Senior modeler shall have participated construction plane will place minimum maxi mum amount time skill employed hut will insure modeler some involve ment its constructiun George W Voitik Evanston IL wants stop making hippo crites under-iS modelers nearly fly secondhand planes p 28 add new para CL-g2-37Neey Carrier Eliminate hailder af-the-madel mm far Janiar/Seniar pro poses no add new paragraph section 30 AMA rule book der model rule does apply unior Senior modelers Harry Higley wants stop making hippocrites Carrier fliers below 18 years age p 28 add new para CL-g2-38Nany Carrier Emphasine law speed proposes-to revise scoring sys tem emphasis placed low speed rather high speed would accomplished modifying various parts Carrier rules following plan would implemented Scoring Award three points mph high speed two points second low speed plus landing bonus points Harry Higley notes long high speed used divisor will push higher higher speeds p 28 paras 301 03011 Free Flight Rules Proposals FF 82-14Change clauses dsdl-leeet hesis proposes eliminate present Junior Senior Open age-group classifications contestant grouping inaugurate skill-level-based system having classifica tions Novice Sportsman Open con testant would elect class chose enter event would al lowed enter different classes different events could also change classifications contest-to-cnntese Fur purposes maintaining netting national records record would established event Stan Stoy Maryland Heights MO lieves proposal will help popular ize FF activities will provide best possible way encourage beginners opinion traditional way help itt beginnersmaking up new events simple supposedly attractive expertsdoes have good track record notes skill-level systems used RC Pattern RC Helicopter CL Precision Aerobatics PAMPA seem have accomplished desired results points out proposal would nor upset age-group system AMA dues con test feesit would apply actual flying competition p 7 para 3insert new paragraph after 32 label 53 renumber existing paragraphs accordingly would also result necessity tort oise wording para 137 p 3 since refers age-group contestant classifica tions PP82-15-Na stractsrel hracing Easy B proposes amend Easy B rules adding new paragraph having following wording Structural bracing per mitted E on Burbank CA states present rules allowing structural bracing diverge historically used Easy B promoted ingenious struc tural efficieocy event p 13 para 8 add new subparagraph h FF-g2-lgEsuahlish Rshfaer Speed Sap plentental went proposes fol lowing set rules added AMA rule book order make FF Rubber Speed new Supplemontal event 1 event propeller-driven rubber-powered models 2 No model dimension may exceed 36-in 3 Models must ROG takeoff table table may set angle suit flier Catapulting pushing models allowed Neither wheels nor takeoff gears required Dollies drop-off gears skids may used 4 length speed course shall 200 ft starting end takeoff table 5 model may roll about its longitudinal axis 360 de grees during ins travel over course 6 will no limit number flight tempts permitted 7 model shall timed time leaves takeoff table until passes over finish line Flights shalt timed nearest 1/tOO second speed mph determined equa tion Speed mph1363636 time seconds fastest speed will determine winner Charlie Sotich Chicago IL states event has run Nuts unofficial event since 1973 has also run local coneeses parts country notes course length 200 ft makes possible fly populated areas observes event spectators can readily understand Supplemental event status would assure set uniform rules could used groups over na tion add new section AMA rule book FF-g2-17Clmes A&B Gas Revise engine displacement limits proposes establish following displacement limits Classes A&B Gas Class 5511 60 051200 Class B 161300 to- 201300 Harry S Murphy Anderson IN proposes change because no competition engines top end present displacement limit 20 to- approximately 325 cc being commercially manufactured present reasoning limit increased 35 cc 15s 25 cc would too much power disadvantage compete well proposal would assure 19s 2ts mould B also points out under present rules Class models tend en fall four distinct sub-class sizes HaIf A-sized 051-powered 09-size 13 25 cc size 19 325 cc-size Adoption Ibis proposal would reduce sub-class prolifera tion somewhat p7 para 63 FF-82-18Permit short eehasst eatennions proposes allow exhaust extensions up 4-in measured form center cylinder bore used Richard Covalt Anderson IN points out would allow use mufflers areas may required would also allow rearexhaust engines efficiently cowled notes proposed 4-in length sufficient permit tuned-pipe effects engine performance p 8 para 632 FF-g2-1gAlI nsa mafflern pipes proposes deleve section 632 AMA rule book prohibits use type exhaust extension Joe L Norcross Hanford CA believes modeler should allowed use tuned pipe manes tothat experimentation should inhibited p8 para 632 FF-82-20Bring hack RDG/VTO pro poses add ROG/VTO engine-run times three Categories would Cat ltS nec Cat Illi sec Cat 1119 sec Note same limiten now rules ROW Joe L Norcross believes VTO sbould never have eliminated first place challenge correctly p8 para 641 FF-g2-21lndnar RDG definigian en stand-alane proposes add additional wording no section 1991 AMA rule book addition would read must held moment release such man ner least points resting ground runway Richard N Doig Pontiac Ml notes changes have made eke past section 5 Free Flight General directed Outdoor eventsand changes found impact Indoor events although neser intended proposal merely adds present General rule ROG 532 specifically Indoor intent rule having used Indoor past 10 years will changed inadvertantly General section changed again affect Outdoor events p 13 para 1992 FF-82-22lndoor Ruhher Adapt PAl defini tion far official/unofficial flight pro poses replace sections 1911 1912 AMA rule book following state ment Definition official flight collision role rules concerning fouls another contestants steering equipment shall iden tical current rules FAI Indoor mod els found FAI section rule book including changes clarifications FAI since printing thin rule boolt Richard Doig points out pres tnt rules intended identical corresponding rules FAt Indoor FAI rules changed before new AMA role book man ever printes Note AMA rulemaking FAI procedures presently compatibleand prohably never will sort thing will ever-re curring problem unless proposal type passed Richard points out current difference between AMA FAI roles FAI rules delayed flight 60 sec instead AMAs 30 nec contestants decision after collision foul indifferent p 13 para 1911 1912 PP82-23PAl Indoar Searing record purposes proposes add statement section 1916 AMA rule hook says FAI Indoor record flight shall best single flight series Richard Doig notes according letter rules records FAt Indoor should total best two flights series nix However continues actual practice best single flight series has kept record event Since FAI inter national Indoor records best single flight adoption proposal would bring AMA rules agreement FAI p 13 para 1916 PP82-24Indoor Rubber Replace AMA roles far steering FAI rules pro poses en eliminate section 1915 AMA rule hook replace following statement Steering Model Steering rules AMA events shall identical cur rent rules Indoor models found FAt section rule book including changes clarifications FAI since printing book Richard Doig states FAI rules proposed last roles change adopted FAIn rule copied word-for-word AMA rule book time rule book came out FAt thrown out old rules beleg inherently unfair impossible en force Therefore AMA has stuck bad roles pane two years sees proposal way keep AMA rules same current FAI rules p 13 para 1915 PP-g2-25lndoor Ruhher Allow unlimited nanther models enenn proposes replace section 1910 AMA rule book following statement Number models no limit number models contestant may use event complete flights Richard Doig states present-nvchnology models using removable wings tail booms stabilizers etc have practically eliminated dividing line between repairing replacing particu lar model present rule no longer en forceable claims observes under current rules contestant could lose has happenedl three models tumidair collisions during first three attempts official flight would thus eliminated event Richard feels situa tion unfair p 13 para 1910 FF-g2-28FAI Indoor flown AMA con test Clarify flying rules proposes re vise section 193 AMA rule book present wording relating FAI Indoor Model would replaced following PAl Indoor modei-specifications flying rules scoring rules same world cham pionship Indoor models FAt section Richard Doig claims present wording vague does actually say whether use best five flights best twoflight total out six flights Richard claims current practice use full FAI rules proposal would make prac tice official p 12 para 193 FAI Indoor Model PF-82-27lndoar Rubber Adapt PAl defi nition far end flight proposes re place first sentence section 1913 AMA rule book following Time flight starts instant model launched hand released takeoff ends model comes rent floor building jeteisoning occurs after being launched meets obstruction prevents further flight Richard Doig notes existing differences between AMA FAI rules area often lead timers stopping watches moments inappropriate event being timed proposal would bring AMA events line international rules p 13 para 1913 PF-82-28lndoor Ruhher Reduce official time no nearest whale second proposes change second sentence section 1914 AMA rule book read fol lows Flight duration shall reduced nearest whole second Example 35227 scored 3522 Richard Doig cites following considerations relate thin proposal First ntopwatches re cord fifths second second conventional hand-held stopwutcben accurate tenths fifths second after timed peri od 30 win third task con test officials especially score-keepers will easier since AMA FAI events will scored same way p 13 para 191 3 December 198093
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NE WSLETTE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1980 Hats Trophies Some contestants Nats did pick up trophies contest contestants may upon written request payment $5 handling fee have throphies mailed theirhomes However offer cannot extended beyond Dec cern ber 31 1980 Nats results listed issue CN includes best knowledge trophy-winners years contest find name did get trophy can still have mailed AMA Headquarters requesting trophy make cer tain include name AMA number letter Please include $5 payment check money order FF Future Hats Hardy G Brodersen Executive Director N FFS role Special Interest Group Free Flight NFFS has undertaken Nats study project end product broad detailed recommendations AMA Executive Council Nats Execu tive Committee special meeting 1980 Dayton Nats Committee formed Bill Mathews Gainesville FL AMA VP Dis trict V serving chairman committee members Homer Smith Harry Murphy Dick Smith Tony Italiano Charlie Sotich Steve Geraghty Sal Taibi Stan Stoy Terry Rimert Jim Scarborough Mark Drela possibles During meeting chaired NFFS Ex ecutive Director Hardy Brodersen several major questions concerning Free Flight Nats identified objectives timetable committee recommenda tions agreed upon First prepare pre liminary report November Executive Council meeting would touch cur rent 1981 Nats site options other aspects concerning quality kind competi tion Second time planning 1982 Nats full review Nats philosophy competition emphasis separation other categories separation Indoor Outdoor events forth FF Interest Questionnaire questionnaire titled Free Flight Nats wide distribution has just sent out Chairman Mathews first step information-gathering process club has yet seen ques 815 FIFTEENTH STREET NW tionnaire wish make comments recommendations directly write Bill Mathews 2712 SW 34th St Apt 8 Gaines ville FL 32608 can also phone him 904 371-0363 Last Word As footnote announcement lets correct misguided zeal some friends have displayed both privately modeling press NFFS has de clared war either AMA Nats Committee simply undertaking aspect responsibility Free Flight Special Interest Group preparing carefully detailed well-considered recommenda tions need everyones input NFFS members specially consensus of FF-oriented AMA Chartered Clubs Progress Report 1981 RCAero batics Team Additional Competitors Qualified Mas ters Tournament late September 1980 James C Bennett Glenview IL Joe Bridi Harbor City CA Ron Chidgey Pensacola FL Denis Donohue Bergenfield NJ Mark Doucey Bedford IN James M Edwards New Albany MS Anthony Frackowiak Milford OH Steve Helms Pensacola FL William Hempel Tuc son AZ Jess Hogan Louisville KY Robert J Kelly Brighton CO James R Kimbro Jr Visalia CA Robert Krafft Duxbury MA Kenneth C Meyer Tucson AZ Lloyd Nicholson Aurora CO Charles W Reed Ill Raytown MO Stephen Rojecki Xenia OH Bruce Un derwood Gunthersville AL Team Finals Site Bids request clubs bid being host RC Masters Team Selection Finals printed November issue Model Aviation CN section p 96 As midSeptember two bids have received AMA Headquarters Sky Corral R/C Club Pueblo CO Rocket City Radio Con trollers Inc Huntsville AL program finalists will vote bid accept sometime after January 1 1981 1981 World Championships site 1981 World Championships has yet officially approved however tentative location Guadalajara Mexico WASHINGTON DC 20005 Contest date will late September early October 1981 1980 Hats Results issue present list of top placers 1980 National Contest addition winners additional special awards given below Sterling Models Memorial Award Scale static points category qualifying official flight Granger Williams San Marcos CA Gee Bee R-1 Jim Walker Trophy winner JSO CL Pre cision Aerobatics flyoff excluding appear ance points Les McDonald Miami FL McNeill Cup high time regardless age FAI Power Charles S Markos Deerfield IL 1260 sec Mulvihill Trophy high time regardless age Mulvihill Rubber George Perryman Smyrna GA 1385 sec Tulsa Glue Dobbers Trophy high time regard less age Outdoor HLGlider Stan Stoy Hazeiwood MO 408 sec Stout Indoor Trophy high time regardless age Indoor Cabin Larry Loucka Willough OH 19045 Stout Commercial Trophy high time regard less age AMA FAI Indoor Stick Clarence Mather San Diego CA 28298 AMA Stick Dick Black Trophy high time regardless age Coupe dHiver David E Evans Richburg NY Chris M Matsuno St John MO tie 539 sec Air Force Association Award best military scale model William L Boss New Hyde Park NY deHavilland Mosquito Airborne Express Award best ducted fan Scale model Tom Cook Raymore MO McDonnell F4J Best Scale Flight Achievement Awards pre sented National Association Scale Aeromodelers RC Precision Scale Robert L Underwood St Louis MO Wittman Bonzo RC Sport Scale Arthur H Johnson Deiray Beach FL Curtiss P40 Warhawk CL Precision Scale Edwin Rhoads Cinnaminson NJ Douglas AD-7 Skyraider CL Sport Scale Edward Schwerkolt Bedford OH Spitfire Out door FF Harold W Warner Santa Monica CA Lee-Richards monoplane December 1980 83 Al 1980 Mats SponsorsThe costs covered sponsorships contest entry fees outthe entry costs would high discourage expenses involved National Model Airplaneparticipation Nationals has years worlds Championships addition over 800 competition awards therebiggest model meet because joint AMA-Industry sharing other financial considerations rental telephones tablescosts Academy Model Aeronautics therefore proudly trash pickup special equipment etcgratefully acknowledges thanks following sponsors Ace Ric Inc Airtronics BaltekBalsal iteCorp Bavarian Precision Products Co Circus Hobbies Cox Hobbies Inc Damon Corp Double D Buckles Du-Bro Products Inc Four ls Enterprises Fox Mfg Co Futaba Corp America Globee DivisionTwinn-K Inc Carl Goldberg Models Paul K Guillow Inc Hobby Barn Hobbypoxy Products Hot Stuff Adhesives Jetco Models K & B Manufacturing Mercury Hobbies Inc Midwest Model Supply Midwest Products Co Miniature Aircraft Supply Inc Model Airplane News Model Aeronautic Publications Nico Engraving Peck-Polymers RC Modeler Corp RIN Models Sig Mfg Co Inc Sullivan Products Sterling Models Toledo Weak Signals R/C Club Inc Top Flite Models Inc Williams Bros Inc World Engines Inc 1980 Hats Entries Jr Sr OpenTotal No Contestants92 103 9541149 No Mechanics230 GRANOTOTAL1379 2 Junior Teams included Junior count M Senior Team included Senior count Entlan Event lndoor109 Entrants Stick6 2 Paper Stick7 5 Cabin6 4 PAl Stick511521 Pennyplane10 39 EasyB10ie29 HL Glider142543 AMA Scale8 37 Peanut Scale13 46 Control Line327 Entrants Scale Racins IGoodvearl Rat Racing Slow Rat Racing 8 642 5 341 4. 3. 2734 Hats Scale Results RC PRECISION SCALE Junior No official flights Senior- No official flights Open 1Bob WitcherDelufield WI Piel Beryl 2Robert UnderwoodSt Louis MO Wittman Bunco 3Claude McCulloughMontezuma IA Shiny 2150-A RC SPORT SCALESPORTSMAN Jan 1Tim MottleSterling Hgts Ml PT19 Senior 1Glenn NelsonBerlin MA Smith Miniplane 2Michael MooreHaughton TX Jungmeister Open 1Howard E KeithHouston TX Cessna 182 2Albert KretzPeoria IL Beech Staggerwing 3Jumm BronowskiKokomo IN Cub J-3 4Jim MukiAltamonte Spgs PL Chipmunk 5Dale E DrewBorden IN P400 6Robert HanftElberta AL Smith Miniplune 7Wayne KnightPompano Bch PL T-28B RC SPORT SCALEEXPERT Junior No official flights Senior 1 David Nelson Berlin MA Great Lakes 2T-1 A-i Open 1 Roger Brennon Toledo OH P61 Points 685 696 439 Points 12312 13483 10733 15450 15384 14881 14583 14800 14300 14283 Points 13251 17517 hA ProfileProto11. 822 PAISpeed . 1. 910 /A Speed6. 5 . 819 ASpeed11115 2.1417 D Speed Open Onlyl . 1.1011 Form 40 Speed1215 Jet Speed66 Aerobatics4 .22 .6591 Combat7 . 8.6075 FAI Combat3.2731 Slow Combat7.10 .4481 PAlTeamRacing . 1.1213 PrecisionScale1.3. 610 Sport Scale3 . 6.2332 Carrieri1.2526 Carrierll . 1 .2728 Profile Carrier4 . 6.4050 Radio Congvol543 Engeents NovicePattern5 11 .6379 Advanced Pattern 744 Enpert Pattern3434 Master Pattern 557 Precision Scale 55 Sport Scale Sportsman 4 38 Sport Scale Eupert 3637 Giant Scale 323 Form Pylon Racing 2 75 2 Harold Parensi P8F 3 Clayton Mass C-130 4 Tom Cook F4-J 5 Thomas Czikk P-47D B Robert UnderWOOd OH 88 7 Art Johnson F-82E RC GIANT SCALE Janior No official flights Senior-No official flights Open 1 Dick Graham Piper Pawnee 2 Howard Mottin Spinks Akeomaster 3 Donald Anderson Krafn Super Fly 4 Clifford Tacie Bellanca Citabria 5 Michael Winter Tiger Moth 6 Mario Yederlinic PT-19 RC SCALE HELICOPTERS Junior- No official flights Senior No official flights Open 1 William Cheng Jet Ranger 2 Dane Davidson Jet Ranger 3 Bruce Buchanan Jet Ranger CL PRECISION SCALE hnior fficial flights Senior 1 Paula Bauer Bristol 2 Peter Bauer Shoestring Westchester IL17417 Royal Oak Ml17101 Raymom MO17000 N Merrick NY16834 St Louis MD16801 Delray 8th FL16850 Points Bloomfield IA Sterling Hgts Ml Mahomet IL Mt Clemens Ml Columbia MD Boca Rason FL Wilmington MA Brownsville PA Winona MN Norridge IL Norridge IL 210 208 204 202 200 191 Points 2284 2238 2159 Points 2652 2271 Guarter Midget Pylon 177 Std Sailplane2 722 Mod Std Sailpiunes2. 3. 3136 Unlimited Suilpianes2. 4. 7682 2-Meter Sailplaneg5 5768 Novice Helicopter 67 Intermediate Helicopter 7 Eupert Helicopter 77 Scale Helicopter 55 Ootdoor Pree Pliglsg2E6Entrants hA Gas .15 110142 ADa 7 -12 109138 BOgs6.7. 7689 COas6. 6272 D Gus2.2. 3034 PAl Power1.2. 1922 Wakefield Rubber3.2 Mulnihill Rubber18 5478 CoupedHiner11 4. 6176 A-i Towline IFAI onlyl 8. 3854 A-2Towline5.2 HL Glider 25 .12 69107 RocketPower6.2. 2735 AMA Rubber Scale10 749 AMA GasScale5. Peanut Scale Rule No 58113 4 Payload4 -3 2229 Electric Power3 -1 1317 Open 1William Boss DH Mosquito 2Edwin Rhoads Skyraider 3Jeffrey Perez 9-17 CL SPORT SCALE Junior 1Julie Abel Nesmith Cougar 2Robert Anderson Corsair Senior 1Walter Umland Jr Bf 1090 2Matthew Bauer Cessna Skymuster 3Peter Bauer P61 Black Widow Open 1Richard Byron Zero 2Juck Sheeks Piper Comanche 3Edwin Rhouds P47 3Bob Anderson DC-6 5Edward Schwerkolt Spitfire 5Don Holifelder F4F Wildcut INDOOR AMA SCALE Junior 1Walter M Eggert Cougar 2Stef Sanford Lacey M-1 0 3Liz Sanford Lacey M-10 Senior 1Billy Carney J-3 Cub New Hyde Ph NY Cinnaminson NJ Lamed KS Florissant MO Redwood CA New York City NY Norridge IL Norridge IL Omaha NE Indianapolis IN Cinnaminson NJ Redwood City CA Bedford OH Niceville Fl. 5 100 4578 4135 Points 999 726 1446 1339 1332 1676 1589 1586 1886 1579 1579 Points Huntingdon Valley PA 1400 Dallas TX Dallas TX 1225 1155 Jacksonville FL765 84 Model Aviation 2 Susan Brown Lacey M10 Open 1 Don SruIl Sannos-Dumont 14 bis 2 Dan Domina Cub 3 Edward Stoll Corben Super Ace 4 John B Martin Alco Sport 5 Thomas Killough Rumpler Taube 6 William L Baker Found lOOC INDOOR PEANUT SCALE Ianior 1 Mike Gilbert Tujiwind 2 Graham Killough Nesrnith Cougar 3 WaIter M Eggert Pietenpol Air Camper 4 Stef Sanford Lacey M10 5 Karen Brown Lucey M-10 Seniar 1 Benjamin Avala Pike 2 Billy Carney J-3 Cub 3 Glenn Campbell Lacey M10 Open 1 Clarence J Masher Davis DA24 2 Jack McGillivray Vol ksplane 3 Jamm Miller Piper Vagabond 4 Jorpe Lopez Fike Stone Mtn GA705 McLean VA E Windsor NJ Mt Clemens Ml Miami FL Huntsville AL Norman GK Levittown PA Huntsville AL Huntingdon Valley PA Dallas TX Stone Mtn GA Menico City MX Jacksonville FL Elmharst IL San Diego CA Toronto Oct CN Cincinnati GH Mevico City MX 1780 1710 1625 1570 1555 1535 Points 129 120 111 108 1 GD 189 126 88 229 225 208 176 5 Don Srull Druine Turbulent 6 George Meyers Ill Davis DA-2A McLean VA Warminster PA PP OUTDOOR RUBBER SCALE Ianor 1Walter M Eggert Corona Cougar 2Mike Gilbert Nesmith Cougar 3William Schick Monocoupe 4Liz Sanford Lacey M-10 5Melanie Sanford Lacey M-10 Seniar 1Satan Brown Lucey M-10 Open 1Dave Rees Caudron Simoun 2Larry Kruse Bellanca Scout 3George Meyers Ill Siewee Schuckert El 4Robert Clemens Mercury Gosling 5Leon Bennett Moth Minor 6John B Martin Alco Sport 7John Blair Stinson JR Haetingdon Valley PA Levittown PA Fraser MI Dallas TX Dallas TX 155 158 Pointa 1350 1205 1050 1045 965 Stone Mnn GA840 Telford PA Liberal KS Warminster PA Rochester NY New York City NY Miami FL Marshall NC PP OUTDOOR GAS SCALE Junior 1Walter M EggertHuntingdon Valley PA Piper Super Cruiser 2Snef SanfordDallas TX Piper Cruiser 3Mike GilbertLevittown PA Tayiorcraft Senior No official flights 1810 1635 1560 1520 1485 1405 1220 Points 393 285 207 Open 1Harold W Warner Lee Richards 2Robert Clemens Furman Jabira 3Walter Eggert Hermes Moth DH6OG 4Larry Kruse LWF Butterfly 5John Blair Nesmith Cougar PP OUTDOOR PEANUT SCALE Junior 1Mike GilbertLevittown PA Witeman Tailmind 2Graham KilloughHuntsville AL Nesmish Cougar 3Carl LinstrumFe Lauderdale FL Lacey M-10 4Melanie SanfordDallas TX Lacey M-1O 5Stef SanfordDallas TX Lacey M10 Senior 1Beejamie Ayala Pike 2Glenn Campbell BD4 3Myles Coneolly Ill DaytonWright Racer Open 1Jorges Lopez Pike 2George Meyers Ill Davis DA2A 3Bob Whiny Pike 4Dave Rees Corona Cougar 5Robert Clemens Pacific Standard C1 BDon Srull Druine Turbulent 7Roberto Ramires Pike Santa Monica CA Rochester NY Huntingdoe Valley PA Liberal KS Marshall NC Mevico City MX Elwhurst IL Macasses VA Meulco City MX Warmiester PA Lincoln NE Telford PA Rochester NY McLean VA Tialno Pautla MX Hats Radio Control Results RC NOVICE PATTERN JrSrOp 1William SharpKnouville TN 2Bill JericNornhfield OH 3Kirk WickerGainesville VA 4Tom SzymkowskiRiverdale IL 5Peter WillingFairfield GH 6Robert KarpelowitzEnglewood CD 7Edward J HoffmanLakewood OH 8Chip HydeYuma AZ 9Howard 6 KeithHouston TX 10 Daniel SquierKaukauna WI Junior age flier 'Senior age flier RC ADVANCED PATTERN Jr.Sr- Op 1Gary Guile' 2Mike McCoeville 3Robert Akers 4John Fuque 5Albert Ferguson 6Richard Irvine 7Michael Harrison 8Edward Wieslow 9Scott Murray 10 Stacey Mills Senior age flier RC EXPERT PATTERN Jr.Sr.Op 1Marvin F Ingerson 2Thomas Kirk 3Brian Crossley 4Jatew Beneest 5Jamie Strong 6Rick Horn 7Curt Dberg 8Mike Bless 9Lee McDuffee tOEd Carpenter RC MASTERS PATTERN JrSr Op 1 Dave Brown 2 Tony Frackowiak 3 Dean Koger 4 Stephen Rojecki 5 Mark Radcliff 6 Steve Helms 7 Jim Kimbro 8 Donald Lowe 9 Joe Bridi 10 Donald Waltz Jr Frienduwood TX West Chester OH New Albany IN Warner Robbies GA Roscommos MI Mt Prospect IL Hot Springs AR Batavia NY Onnueside CA Charlottesville VA Milwaukee WI Towuon MD St Paul MN Glenview IL Prateville AL Fountain Valley CA Fe Walton Bek FL Riverdele IL Hamilton OH Fairmone WV Cincinnati OH Milford OH Papillion NE Xenia OH Barneeville OH Pensacola FL Visalia CA Dayton OH Harbor City CA Henderson NV RC FORMULA PYLON RACING Jr.SrOp 1 Brian RichmondApopka FL 2 Tom ChristopherLos Aegeles CA 3 Jim MoorheadAtlanta GA Points 5065 5030 5025 5020 4965 4930 4840 4795 4750 4645 Points 5185 5075 4989 4905 4900 4865 4850 4840 4700 2940 Pointa 17940 17590 17570 17250 17245 17215 17015 16420 15930 15805 Points 22700 22470 22265 22120 22095 22090 21300 21765 21410 20540 Points 28 27 27 4Dave PearceGreeesboro NC 5Peter ReedAvon CT 6Phillip BussellDallas TX 7David KeatsTray MI 8Ron SchorrN Hollywood CA 9Robert BrogdonMarietta GA 10Dave ShadelOceanside CA RC QUARTER MIDGET PYLON RACING Jr-SeOp 1Gail JacobsonCollege Park GA 2George ParksAustin TX 3Robert Brogdon JrMarietta GA 4Jimmy BurtelsCordona TN 5Douglas BrueshaberMinneapolis MN 6Richard SteineMinnetonka MN 7Thomas ChristopherLos Angeles CA 8Paul SchattauerDuewoody GA 9John WolffToledo OH 10Wayne YeagerRomulus Ml RC STANDARD SAILPLANES Junior 1Ruth MichaelSeffeer FL Senior 1John GrahamSn Louis MO 2Sam EversenBallwie MO 3James AbleFlorissant MO 4Robert HolmanToledo OH Open 1John WolffToledo OH 2John BrownAnaheim CA 3Kenneth OlsonUniversity City MO 4Leon KiecaidClearwater FL 5William RuthSeff ear FL 6Clay HoweSturgis MI 7Stanley ScheyBrandon FL RC MODIFIED STANDARD SAILPLANES Junior 1Jim Euly IllPottatown PA Senior 1Thomas CroftManchester MO 2John SchafferManlius NY 3Richard SimpsonArnold MO Open 1Francis WailerTheodore AL 2Dennis SteffanuskiJackson Ml 3Don HarrisWesterville OH 4John Huwphreys5 Detroit MI 5Donald GoodwinMedina NY 6Nelson PittStony Point NY 7Michael KozumplikBryan OH 8Mel HolmacToledo OH 9John VennerhoimYellow Sogs OH 10 WaIt HillJackson MI 11 Jatem BohwerColumbus OH 12 Paul WeigandRochester NY RC UNLIMITED SAILPLANES Junior 1 Dan WellsGreenbelt MD 2 Scott ElleneuchStony Point NY 26 26 26 25 25 24 23 Points 16 16 16 15 15 15 13 13 13 13 Points 2899 3231 2171 1858 1566 3093 2987 2978 2933 2847 2765 2623 Points 3341 3427 2297 1763 3183 3142 3128 3084 3030 2894 2838 2818 2812 2790 2760 2667 Points 2716 1302 Senior 1Tony Rogers 2Ken Nelson 3Jeffrey Carr 4Ed Wright Open 1Bob Baugher 2 Philip Harris 3 Gerald Zeigenfuse 4 John Gunsaullus 5 Robert Hunting 6 David Silas 7 Leon Pike 8 Ken Bates 9 Tom Williams 10 Ray Teliczan 11 Joseph Flint 12 William Wegman St Louis MO Santa Ana CA Ridgway PA Tampa FL Waynesboro PA Huntington Bch CA Reading PA St Petersburg FL Minneapolis MN Tequesta FL Lomman NY Saline Ml Irving TX Millstadt IL Dearborn Ml Rochester NY RC 2METER SAILPLANES Junior 1Jim Ealy IllPottetown PA 2Michael RuthSeffeer FL Senior 1Thomas CroftManchester MO 2Ken NelsonSanta Aca CA 3Ed WrightTampa FL Open 1Thomas KilloughHuntsville AL 2Leon KincaidClearwater FL 3David LaachToledo OH 4Gerald ZeigenfuseReading PA 5Kenneth ShamAnn Arbor MI 6Richard PrattCincinnati OH 7Thomas PrattCincinnati OH 8Gordon FisherSatellite 8th FL 9Larry JollySanta Ana CA RC NOVICE HELICOPTER Junior No official flights Senior 1 Scott PattonDayton OH Open 1 Gary SalaArlington TX 2 RickChicElginIL 3 Scott M SlaymanMemphis TN RC INTERMEDIATE HELICOPTER Junior- No official flights Senior No official flights Open 1Douglas LawBaldwinuville NY 2Bill ChengWilmington MA 3Bruce BuchananWinona MN RC EXPERT HELICOPTER Junior No official flights Senior fficial flights Open 1Mike ManMiami FL 2Hubert BitterHoatton TX 3Larry JollySanta Aca CA December 1980 85 654 573 572 564 519 Points 1180 1170 1020 980 890 3710 1170 1020 2880 2960 2080 1950 1830 1686 1440 3156 3024 2984 2884 3547 3481 3471 3436 3413 3345 3338 3314 3234 3229 3203 3195 Points 1022 946 1124 939 866 1340 1321 1279 1261 1172 1168 1164 1112 1080 Pointa 3735 3165 3016 3015 Points 8535 7695 7170 Points 28265 26050 19510 Nuts Control Line Results CL SCALE RACING Junior 1Tire Ong 2Mitchell Cleveland 3Jimmy Ricketts Senior 1Tom Flaker 2William Haghes 3Doag Hinkley Open 1Harold Lambert 2George Cleveland 3Dick Stubblefield 4Victor Garter 5Doug Harris 6Joseph Spanovich CL RAT RACING Junior 1Marc Robe 2Tim Ong 3Mitchell Cleveland Senior 1Ron Esman 2Tom Flaker 3William Hughes Open 1Paul Tote 2Danny Driskell 3Larry Hill 4John Ballard 5Richard Duane 6Bill Lee 7George Cleveland CL SLOW RAT RACING Junior 1Mitchell Cleneland 2Tim Ong 3Jimmy Rickents Senior 1Tom Flake 2Spencer Wallace 3Ron Esman Open 1Ronald Esman 2Doug Harris 3UW Harris 4Dick Stubblefield 5Pete Storrie 6Mike Grub Pinenille LA Keener LA Sioun Fells SD Gainesville TX Bolingbrook IL Pleasant Hill CA Daytona Bch FL Kenner LA Houston TX Livermore CA Bethany DK Gahanna OH Wichita KS Pineville LA Keener LA Houston TX Gainesville TX Bolingbrook IL Nolenuville TN Nashville TN Murfreesboro TN Loulmille KY Oak Ridge TN Missouri City TX Keener LA Keener LA Pineville LA Sioux Falls SD Gainesville TX Kemanee IL Houston TX Houston TX Bethany OK Bethany OK Houston TX Denton TX Sulphur Spgs TX CL NA PROFILE PROTO SPEED Junior 1Ouuy J BarberNorsh Olmutead OH 2David YnaarteBreetwood NY 3Mike ClemDallas TX 4David C BarberNorth Olmstead OH 5Nicholas TagliaferriWickliffle OH Senior 1Dennis YtuarteBreotwood NY 2Andrew SargentRocky River OH 3Druycogt HookeMoantainhome PA Open 1Warms KurthDavenport IA 2Oaay C BarberNorth Olmutead OH 3Don ChandlerRedmond City CA CL PAl SPEED Junior No official flights Senior 1Doug HieckleyPleasant Hill CA Open 1Charles LieberMoorestown NJ 2Sam BurkeCambridge Oct CN 3Randell/Dodge TeatsCanal Fulton OH CL NA SPEED Junior 1 David Ytuarte 2 David C Barber Senior 1 Dennis Ytuarte 2 Oraycogt Hooke Open 1 Al Stegens 2 Warren Kurtb 3 Nicholas Brentesood NY North Olmetead OH Brentesood NY Mountainhome PA Cleveland OH Davenport IA Langhorne PA Min/See 80116 60430 60685 62563 64763 65505 Mm/See 5 4753 53522 7 2500 54250 54332 60785 43556 4 3931 43982 44650 4 5913 50047 50065 Mm/Sec 7 4057 7 5626 84925 5 31 72 120190 DNF 5 2768 5 2843 53683 53867 5 5272 61182 MPH 8855 5495 5079 7311 5581 8582 6704 6374 9784 9617 7252 MPH 13451 16221 14748 13877 MPH 9342 7112 9361 7157 11900 11699 11668 CL SPEED Junior 1 David Hooke Senior 1 William Hughes 2 Doug Hinckley 3 Andrew Sargent Open 1 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HookeMountainhowe PA23 Open 1Bill HaleColumbus OH317 2Fred AndersonHaughton LA295 3Rudy KlulberLakewood OH279 4Curt SanfordDallas TX260 5William BakerNorman OK242 6Gilbert RobbinsAnderson IL240 PP ELECTRIC POWER JuniorSeconda 1Karen BrowsStone Mte GA205 2David BrownStone Mtn GA186 3Liz SanfordDallas TX174 Senior 1Susan BrowsStone Mtn GA89 Open 1William JenkinsMemphis TN401 2Rudy KiulberLakewood OH380 3William BakerNorman OK299 4Peter BrocksNewport News VA187 5Linda BrownStone Mtn GA160 Hats Indoor Results INDOOR AMA STICK JuniorMis/Sec 1Dave LindleyNapervilie IL16092 2Mike ClemDallas TX9135 3Bradley FuiwerMishawaka IN7257 Senior 1Susan BrownStone Mtn GA4528 Open 1Clarence MatherSan Diego CA28298 2Richard HurdcastieBaliwin MO25061 3Dan DominaEast Windsor NJ23342 4William ShuilorDetroit Mi22220 5Edward StoilMt Cinmens Mi21425 INDOOR PAPER STICK JuniorMm/Sec 1 Dave LindleyNapervilie IL14080 2 Mike ClewDallas TX8085 3 Paul LouckaWilloughby OH6546 Senior 1 Billy CurneyJacksonville FL4465 2 Susan BrownStone Mts GA4380 Open 1 R W ObarskiPittsburgh PA17478 2Dan DominaEast Windsor NJ16100 3Daniel BelieftSilver Sprieg MD15588 4Edward StyliMt Clemens MI15158 5Charlie SotichChicago IL14234 INDOOR CABIN JuniorMin/Sec 1Paul LouckaWilloughby OH10000 2Dave LindleyNapemville IL7210 3Bryan PalmerMishawalsa IN4152 Senior lights completed Open 1Larry LouckaWilloughby OH19045 2William ShailorDetroit Ml18548 3Robert GanserPittsburgh PA17294 INDOOR PAl STICK JaniarMin/Sec 1Dave LindleyNapervilie IL22040 2Mike ClewDallas TX11420 3David BrownStone Mtn GA7147 Senior 1Susan BrownStone Men GA9228 Open 1Clarence J MatherSan Diego CA51000 2Richard HardcastieBaliwin MO47361 3Emanuel RadoffLivingston NJ45172 4Dan DominaEast Windsor NJ44045 5William ShailorDetroit Ml42172 INDOOR PENNYPLANE JuniorMin/Sec 1Mike ClewDailasTX9212 2Aaron MarkosDeerfield IL8386 3Michael Van GorderCincinnati OH8308 4John OReillyWichita KS8272 5Paul LouckaWilloughby OH7491 Senior 1Curtiss ZinkWoodburn IN7345 2Susan BrownStone Mtn GA4543 3Draycott HookeMoustainhome PA1105 Open 1Richard HardcastleBaliwin MD11264 2Jim ORelilyWichita KS10328 3Gordon WisniewnElGreendale WI10246 4Larry LouckaWilloughby OH10197 5Ronald GanserPittsburgh PA10065 6Waiter Van GorderCincinnati OH9485 INDOOR EASY B JuniorMm/Sec 1Michael Van GorderCincinnati OH12313 2Mike ClewDallas TX11460 3Carl LinutrumFt Lauderdale FL7020 4Bryan FuiwerMishawuka IN6361 5Bradley FulmerMishuwaka IN5244 Senior 1Susan BrownStone Mtn GA5076 2Billy CarneyJacksonville FL4575 3Druycott HookeMountaishowe PA0552 Open 1Waiter Van GorderCincinnati OH16446 2R W ObarukiPittsburgh PA15580 3Richard HardcustieBaliwin MD15529 4Clarence J MatherSan Diego CA13529 5Ronald GunnerPittsburgh PA13175 INDOOR HANDLAUNCH GLIDER JuniorSeconds 1Bryan PuiwerMishawaka IN847 2Mike ClewDallas TX801 3Bradley PalmerMishawaka IN758 December 1980 87 Indoor HLGJr 4 Edward W Mate B David Targeon Senior 1 Curtiss Zink Cone Evergreen Ph IL Spring Valley CA Woodhurn IN 742I2 Drayeott Hooke 716I3 Jeffrey Carr IOpen 610I1 Stan Stoy Mountainhoene PA426 Ridgeway PA360 Haaelmood MO1228 Rules Proposals lit ormation Summaries new rules proposals conclude issue cycle rules changes 1952-63 rules has reached its first milestone cut off date submission new rules proposals Septemher 1 has paused As con sequence new proposals haye heen receiyed AMA Headquarters have hero numbered distrihuted various Contest Boards No new proposals can accepted now few cross-proposals can accepted vowhot respect very few CL pro posals main hody cross-proposals can accepted offer proposals have survived Contest Boards Initial Vote have heen puhlluhed hereplanned March 1961 issue March 81 issue should reach homes suhscrihers hy Fehtuary 1 approximately General Rules Proposals GEN-82-5Add rules propoealu information no AMA rule book proposes add complete rulemaking process puhlluhed August CN section Model Aelurion pages 9090 AMA rule hook Har ry S Murphy Dukwood IN wants make easier AMA memhers have direct access information necessary participate rulemaking process would become new rule hook section GEN-82-6Replace cuarreen AMA cunoesnano age groupinge proposes replace existing unior/Senior/Open age classifica tions Junior redefined up 18 years age/Senior redefined usage 18 older/ Expert experienced competitors de fined individual event rules hy specialty groups hy contest management addi elon national records would restricted tile Junior Expert classes Paul M Smith Sterling Heights Ml points out present practically no Junior Senior contestuets addition says local contests have events sepa rated age groupsand apparently just meet minimum requirements obtain AAA AAAA sanc tions states chat now no adult beginners group presents details show AMA Nationals using 1979 example no significant sumher Junior Senior entrants trophies cannot awarded hecause lack participation also ohserves present contests heing organized using essentially same principlesname ly Novice/Expert types coetestant classi fication p 4 para 1 5 Scale Rules Proposals SC-g2 18No dummy pilot Scale pro poses delete Section 49210 AMA rule hook Charles N ODonnell Blooming ton IL feels dummy pilot rule ill-advised since Scale model flown specifically required have differ ent parts installedsuch cowl canopy struts etc p 66 para 49210 p 76 para 033 p 78 para 552 50-82-igRenbe Sport Scale clasues proposes no elimleate Expert Sports man classes RC Sport Scale suhstitute two new classes B Class would same existing FAI Sport Scale engine displacement limits single61to multi80-cu maximum weight 132-lhs 6 kilograms Class B would essen tially duplicate existing Sport Scale rules engine displacement limits 125-cu exceptions no-cross-proposals now situation mentioned ahove proposals have submitted hy recognized Advisory Cow mittee Proposals submitted hy groups considered have passed Initial Vote time submittal proposals will identi fied summary lists complete rulemaking procedure puhlished CN section August 1960 issue Model elation heginning page 90 Since proposal suhmittals have now ended summaries begun October issue continued No vember issue can now concluded Can Become Innolned nhe Procese interested modelers encouraged comment rules proposals writing appropriate Contest Board member AMA district names addresses can found Directory listitg CN modeler input Contest Board memhers have hetter decisions can comes time vote various proposals maximum weight singleiS-lbs mul ti20-lbs Richard C Allen Endicore NY states present system difficult administer seldom used cites ad vantages heing reduced expense building increased ease trans porting Class models also helieves under present rules three top winners Nationals will prohahly same top-ranked three models will meet FAI rules will therefore selected US Standoff Scale team World Championships asserts classes could combined smaller contests p 77 para 531 0 SC-82-20Stetic points bonus ecrancis built proposes en award 20% staticpoint bonus components model excluding plans engines fuel sys tems control fittings have made hy modeler Ed McCullough Portland OR wants encourage scratch-building upgrade role builder p 77 adds new subparagraph para 536 SC-82-21Enclude preprogrammed flight neuners proposes prohibit use such RC accessories roll spin buttons etc during flying portion Scale con test Ed McCullough believes contest flight scores should based piloting skill contestant sophistica elon radio gear points nut no present rule addresses aspect p 77 add new subparagraph para 537 SC-82-22Oiscoueage use prefabricated parna proposes disqualify non-re worked prefabricated parts meriving wrokmanship points static judging Ed Mc Collough wants shift static scoring favor modeler builds own parts believes competition should based relative skills modelers kit part manufacturers Outline finish point scoring would also influ enced degree prefabrication present model p 77 para 5546 SC-82-23Takef off complete 10 feet proposes modify RC Scale Flight ludg ing Guide define completion takeoff maneuver being model has attained altitude approximately 10 feet Ralph Weiss Curie Place NY observes maneuvers completion presently left discretion flier instead being subject coosiseent standard pro poses 10 feet standard because same altitude used defining com mencement landing maneuver p 71 para 50422 SC-g2-24Oefine official fliehe pro poses no define terms official flight attempt official flight RC Sport Scale rules Ralph Weiss proposes offi cial flight defined two maneuvers have judgedincluding attempted uncompleted maneuvers yield ing zero points would allow two attempts achieve official flight attempt being charged contestant once clock has started flight Ralph Hurryl Contest Board has its own deadlines meet first vote pro posals must made hy December 1 Under present procedures effec tive date new rules come out current cycle will lanuary 1 1962 However proposal currently being considered change procedures approved new rules would hecome effective until several months after Janu ary 1962 date Writing Comments Rememher send comments AMA district Contest Board mem hernot AMA Headquareersl writing comments please make complete specific possihie youre against proposal say sol Also give short explanation ohject approve proposal Tell have mixed emotions ahout pro posalmaybe like part dont like another part Contest Board mem wants know Ion points out incorporating changes will make RC Sport Scale rules consistent rules CL RC Pattern both AMA FAI FAI Scale p 77 para 537 add two new subparagrapbs 5C-B2-2BHand-launch Rubber Scale proposes allow hand-launch addition ROG Indoor Outdoor Rubber Scale models Bob Willey Lincoln NE wants alleviate difficulty providing suitably smooth debris-free sites ROG launches will also permit use larger flying props need lengthen models landing gear scale-proportions p 80 pura 575no change 5751 through 57 55 SC-B2-26Pesnut length reutriction proposes change existing rule allows Peanut en have either wingspan 13-in length 9-in rear prop Rohert B Meuser Oakland CA points out certain aircraft designs viewed using certain interpreta tions existing rules would allow hugewinged modelsof 25 30 inches wingspanto fly Peanut proposal would restructure wording section 592 change length restriction 9-in ex clusive propellers p 82 para 592 SC-g2-27Profile-type models Peanut proposes amend existing rules allow entry profile-type models Peanut Scale Robert B Meuser states origi nal intent Peanut rules nor ex clude profile-type models participation event wants restore original intent rules next-to-last sentence 582 would deleted new sentence added en end paragraph would prohibit disqualification profile-type models p 81 para 582 SC-B2-2gPrufile-type modeln PP Outdoor Gas proposes restructure wording section 56 AMA rule book allow entry profile-type models Outdoor FE Gas Flying Scale competitions Robert B Meuser states never intent rules exclude profile-type models event wants restore original intent existing rules adding phrase end section 562 would pro hibit disqualification profile-type mod els p 80 para 582 SC-82-29-Profile-type models PP Indoor Outdoor Rubber proposes re structure wording section 57 AMA rule hook no allow entry profiletype models Indoor Outdoor Rubber Plying Scale events Robert B Meuser states never intent rules ex clude profile-type models event wants restore original intent adding phrase end first sentence 572 would prohibit disqualifica tion profile-type models p 80 pura 572 SC-82-30Aasply Unified Scale rules Pea out proposes replace existing lan guage defines eligible prototype Alternate rules Peanut reference 1060 1051 1042 1039 Cro-Proposelu As mentioned earlier very few cross-proposals can accepted now Most cannot accepted yet either case submitted must official Rules Change Proposal Form must have required signatures Cross-proposals can now accepted very few CL proposalssince hate heen submitted hy recognized Advisory Committees identified pro posal summary lists follow other cross-proposals rememher cannot suhmitted until offer puhlishieg proposals have ser viced Contest Board Initial Voteand planned uttil March 1961 issue Model elation will approximate four-week period daring activity can done hefore cross-proposal cutoff date March 1 1961 intend participate cross-proposal effort sure get copies official Rules Change Pro posal Form will need well advance can ohtalned hy writing AMA Headquarters can use copies printed page 93 August 1980 issue ModelAviation paragraph 2 Unified Scale Judging section section 48 Robert B Meuser states present rule too vague other FF Scale events now use section 48 define acceptable model Profile-type mod els would allowed too p 82 para 592 SC-B2-31Clarify Alternate Peanut rules proposes make various changes section 59 delete inappropriate text clean up some sloppy wording Robert B Meuser wants following para 3 delete first three sentences para 4change ability score para 5delete word Section title change first sentence read 9 flights flights offi cial third sentence change should must can may para 6delete second sentence para 7de lete last sentence p 82 para 593 594 595 596 597 5C-82-32Unified Scale Judging rules RC Spurn end Giant Scale proposes make section 482 applicable RC Sport Giant Scale deleting first sentence section 533 substituting section 482 would affect Giant Scale because section 541 refers back section 533 John D Preston Falls Church VA states present rules too vague can did lead admissibility models events clearly violation intent rules case model entered large contest except paint job could recognized being model stated full-scale aircraft another case model entered pro totype never completed flown addition adoption pro posed rule would make model require ments uniform AMA evenesfor powered Scale models p 76 para 533 SC-82-33Consolidate edit Scale rules John de Vries proposes reposition consolidate entire Scale rules section AMA rule hook No rules would changed Duplication redundancy ambi guinies would eliminated information applicable classes Scale model aircraft would covuolidated iv Scale General 47 section pp 66 through 83 para 47 through 60 SC-82-34Diseontinue RC Precision Scale Sailplane proposes delete section 51 AMA rule book Claude McCullough Montezuma IA states event has never achieved appreciable amount popularity should removed rule hook make space popular events p 74 para 51 SC-g2-36Plier initiates Procedure Turn proposes make flier sole source responsibility determining com mence Procedure Turn Straight Flight maneuver Claude McCullough states though present rules give judges option specifying what point flier may begin Procedure Turn judges prefer let flier set distance addition states por 88 Model Aviation 2 Bernard Boehes 3 Charles Markon 4 Rudy Klulber 5 Paul Shailor South Bend IN Deerfield IL Lakemood OH Mt Clemens Ml tion rule seldom ever used believes removal portion rule will reduce possibilities errors disputes p 72 para 50432 80-8238Judges discretion scale-speed scoring proposes delete wording 50429 directs judge award scale-speed realism fixed-weight perctntage tht total Realism score Claude McCullough does want hegin descrihing specific award pcecentages particular situations feels rules now complex enough such matters shuxid left judtement officials p 72 para 5042 9 50-82-37Spore Seale mont fly award proposes add phrase Sport Scale rules Flight Scoring section 5396 would prevent model receiving con test placing award unless hecome air borne Claude McCullough states tent Scale rules has always heen flying part competition notes rules now make clear state ment principle p 77 para 539 add new subparagraph 50-82-38--Standardize RO Sport Giant Seale rules proposes allow Scale Contest Board select either RC Sport Giant Scale static flight scoring roles standard hoth enenex standard ize other operational rules except re lating size models Claude McCullough states present rules minor differences between two events inefficient standpoint contest organization pp 7678 para 53 54 SC-82-38Alner dihedral minhout penalty proposes allow Ff Flying Scale mod els depart scale dihedral accord ance sliding-scale scheme hased whether prototype high- mid- low- multi-wing configuration incur ring scale penalties William F McCombs Dallas TX notes full-scale aircraft have dihedral lack thereof will give FF model scale dihedral sufficient lateral stability fly successfully notes location aircrafts wings high mid low etc also has strong effect total amount dihedral required provide adequate lateral stability Therefore pro poses sliding scale allowable devia tion scale dihedral allowed depend ing design prototype asserts acceptance proposal would result greater variety models being built being entered con tests risk crash-damage models caused modelers trying stick scale dihedral inadequate would diminished Acceptance proposal would require addition description dihedral tolerance band sections applying FF Flying Scale events pp BO 81 82 para 5631 Rubber Flying Scale Judging Guide 58BA 596G SC-82-40-Allom horizontal stabilizer area 20% proposes allow horizontal stabilizer area FF Rubber flying Scale models increased 20% wing area incurring scale penalties pro viding scale shape maintained substantiating area calculations pre sented iv documentation FF Gas Flying Scale models would allowed tail area up 14% William F McCombs notes some full-scale aircraft have very small tail areassome little 6%while others have tail areas 20% wore observes FF models usually cannot made fly satisfactorily tail areas much less 20% believes rule will provide equitable contest rules encourage greater variety models reduce crash damuen risks since modelers will tempting fly models inadequate tail area p 81 judging Guide p 82 para 588A p 83 Peanut Scale Alternate Score Sheet Item H 50-82-41Stringer tisooc replace solid surfaces proposes allow FF Rubber Scale models use tissue stringer con struction model surfaces pro totype metal plywood other solid material surfaces incurring scale penalties William P McCombs claims tbat rubber-powered models severe disad vantage flight scoring due extra weight having toast solid material instead stringer/tissue proposed rule would make contest rules much equitable p 81 judging Guide p 02 para 508A p 83 Peanut Scale Alternate Scorn Sheet section 50-82-42Prop length limit 1/2-wingspan proposes allow rubber-powered mod els use propellers diameter up 1/3 models wingspan allow landing gear lengthened allow 1/8-in prop/ground clearance loss scale points William F McCombs points out full-size aircraft particularly lightplanes have small propellers stubhy landing gear modeler chooses aircraft subject must accept scale deviation penal ties order use propeller will give reasonable flight duration feels proposed rule will make contest rules equitable would encourage greater vari ety models p 80 para 5733 SC-82-43Non-scale airtoil sectiom allomnd proposes allow rubber-powered mod clv use desired non-ondercambered airfoil section unless prototype used undercamber losing scale points William F McCombs points out Rubher Scale models also scored duration full-size aircraft use airfoils re sult model very undesirable air foilexcessive thickness blunt leading edgesfor duration purposes believes proposal would make contest ruins equi table would encourage greater variety models built p 81 judging Guide Item lip 82 para 588A p 83 Peanut Scale Alternate Score Sheet Item 50-82-44 Fly minhoot struts/mires/profober ances proposes allow FF Scale fliers remove wing/tail struts and/or rigging wires other external protuherances except landing gear dummy engines flying purposes incurring scale penal ties William F McCombs mentions suhject items very susceptible crash damage especially Duedoor models also impair duration capabilities Rubber models good duration important contest scoring feels proposal would result morn equitable contest rules would encourage huild itt greater variety models ultimately resulting increased interest fF Scale con tests p 80 para 575-add new subpara graph p 80 para 563add new subpara graph p81 para 583 p 82 para 595 80-82-48--Eliminate duration Robber proposes eliminate duration scoring Rubber events would substitute re quirement model must achieve official flight least 40-sec duration monoplanes 30-sec multi-planes Will iam F McComhs notes great number full-scale aircraft reason design features will permit good-duration scale model tube built gross scale deviationswhich other choice models require believes adoption proposal would result equitable contest rules thereby en couraging greater variety models resulting increase interest FF Scale con tests p 80 delete paragraphs 5784 5755 replace proposed rule para 576 p 81 judging Guidedelete Flight Points Total Points p 81 para 583 586 p 82 Scoring Sheetremove handicaps flight Scum p 82 para 594 595 p 83 Score Sheetdelete Flight Points Total Points 80-82-46Peanut prop limit 5/13-ming span proposes limit maximum diameter Peanut propeller 5/13 wingspan allow lengthening land ing gear allow 1/8-in prop/ground clear ance incurring scale penalties addition structure amphibians other unique types airplanes could al tered accommodate such propeller out scale penalty William F McCombs totes mavy full-scale airplanes particularly lightplanes have short propellers stubby landing gearmaking poor subjects Peanut Scale models unless builder willing accept large scale-deviation penal ties claims adoption proposal would encourage greater diversity models would increase interest Ff Scale/Pea nut contests p 82 para 588A p 83 Score SheetItem 80-82-47Single prop multi-engine Rob ber proposes allow FF Rubber Scale models multi-engine configuration flown single propeller installed nose fuselage No other flying pro pellers would permitted No scale penalty would incurred structural changes nose sectionsuch separate noseblock arrangementwhich would necessary use arrangemunt Landing gear could extended length necessary allow 1/8-in prop/ground clearance flight propeller would limited diameter maximum 1/3 0f modnis wingspan flight prop would installed after static judging William F McComhs states FF Scale Rubber mdoels multi-engine aircraft just competitive single-engine types respect flight duration adoption proposal would make contest rules equitable encourage greater vari ety models promote interest FF Scale contests p 81 judging Guide p 82 para 588A 80-8248Engine Ounteol option CL proposes establish Engine Control option both CL Sport Precision Scale Smooth proportional use engine control would required during flightreduce power after takeoff etcand taxi ma neuver Maximum points would given engine shutoff after taxi No points would given engine still running after model landed came stop Pre cision Scale would award 020 points Sport Scale would award 010 points Mike Gretz Montezuma IA contends under present rules virtually impossible models civilian types aircraft fill out full flight plan maximum num ber options allowed votes adop tion proposal would also bring rules Precision Sport agreement respect scoring engine cutoff lieves its adoption would also reduce present confusion whether allow use option under Sport Scale rule 53112 believes adoption would make flight scoring potential types scale models equitable p 79 para SS8 80-82-48Contest Procedure CL Sport Scale proposes clarify update CL Sport Scale rules respect num ber official flights allowedthree attempts make two official flights would accomplished renumbering para graphs 5311 5312 5313 5314 adding new paragraph 5311it would entire paragraph 556 CL Precision Scale rules addition title 537 would changed Flight RC Con test Procedures Mike Grerz wants update rule hook meets intent rulemakers also agrees con test practices almost universally used p 77 para 537 p 70 para 5311 53t2 5313 5314 80-82-50Maximum total engine displace ment 125 no in CL Precision Scale proposes limit total engine dis placement CL Precision Scale 125 ca allow use size electric motor Mike Gretz notes present roles apparently through oversight set total displacement limit engines multi-engine CL Precision Scale model believes present availability popularity big engines RC Giant Scale someone might try big CL model multi-125 to- engineswhich perceives could very dangerous situation safety standpoint p 79 para 553 80-82-51Restrict aerobatics CL Sport Scale proposes delete words Aerobatics paragraph 53112 AMA rule hook Mike Gretz believes exotic CL Aerobatics ma neunerslike overhead eights cloverleaf hourglassdo belong Scale contest proposal would limit choice ma neuvern found AMA FAI Scale rules (p78 para 53112 80-82-52RO Scale flight presentation 80 degrees elevation proposes change present preseneatiou-elevation limit RC Scale 45 degrees 60 degrees Russell Knetzger Shorewood WI nones RC Pattern maneuvers have used 60-degree elevation limitation years contests use same judges both Scale Patternmeaning should additional hardship udges use greater elevation p 70 para 5022 80-82-52RC Scale maneuver 60/40 split realism vesos perfection proposes add guidelines judges score maneuvers RC Scale may wellperformed realistic proposal suggests 60% maneuver score given perfection maneuver 40% score given flight realism maneuver Russell Knetzger feels present rules silent respect judging scale realism maneuver glees example well-performed yet onrealistic maneuver too fast too round too Dx etc Award 6 points perfection 0 points realism total 6 points Another maneuver well-placed very scale-like Award 4 points per fection 5 points realism total 9 points p 70 para 5023 80-82-54l-lalf-poiot scoring maneuvers proposes amend RC Scale Flight judging Guide such maneuvers can awarded half-point scores instead being rounded-off downward next whole number Russell Knetzger would like see judges guidelines compatible Pattern practices avoid confusion since two events often flown same contests using same judges p 70 para 504 80-82-58-Judge RO Scale optines 1/3-1/31/2 proposes amend RC Scale Plight judging Guide provide guidelines judging scale operations specifically 1/3 score positioning good viewing 1/3 scale realism 1/3 quality function Russell Knetzger believes judge should have written guidelines help him reach decision scoring such functions bomb drop retracts spraying etc p 70 para 504 80-82-56-Score Complicated Gear Opera tion RC Sport Scale proposes amend RC Scale Flight judging Guide deleting sentence Sport - should nor expected model. complicated gear cycling operation Russell Knetzger lieves Sport Scale model builder has done good job copying complicated type geor operation should receive appropriately higher score p 70 para 504 12 80-82-87Scale takeoff defined some Pattarn proposes Amend RC Scale Flight lodging Guide definition Takeoff maneuver always same definition RC Pattern Takeoff given AMA RC Pattern judges Guide section E Takeoff p 47 Russell Knetager watts Scale maneuver go same Pattern because two events commonly run together same contests p 71 para 50422 50-82-56-Use PAl Figure Eight pro poses substitute FAI Figure Eight ma neuver certain modifications present Figure Eight maneuver proposal quite similar SC-82-4 SC-82-1 1 SC82-17 differs defines entry being parallel flight line no specifi cation upwind downwind starts turn exactly center judges modifies FAI definitions deleting term greerhead deleting Note Russell Knetager states AMA Figure Eight too hard judge contests now using FAI maneuver p 45 para E Horizontal Eight 80-82-88-Move Fly-Pant further out proposes umend RC Scale Flight judg ing Guide Fly-Past maneuver moved farther away flight line spectators Its flight path would parallel flight line Rumell Knetager states present requirement fly down cen ter line runway represents safety hazard some local contests now rou tinely move maneuver out bit p 72 para 50424 80-82-80Standardize landing height entry proposes two things Define landing entry point being same height used define end Takeoff maneuver tie height used define end Pattern takeoff maneu ver RC Scale Flight judging Guide would amended define beginning Landing maneuver same value used AMA RC Pattern judges Guide section E Takeoff p 47 Russell Knetzger wants no standardize heights judges aid since claims two events often flown same contest judged same judges p 72 para 50426 SC-82-61Spot landing optional Precision proposes make Spot Landing ma neuver optional event contest does provide spot scoring Ante thee maneuver could substituted allowed contest officials Russell Kneezeer ob serves Precision Scale remain ing AMA RC event left spot landing requirement contest manage ment doen choose lay out spot December 1980 89 SC-82-61 Coot other events rules should provide alternative p 72 para 50427 SC-82-62Mona flight penis Straight Flight Out/Back proposes amend RC Scale Flight judging Guide order move flight path Straight Flight Out Straight Flight Back off center run way further away flight line spectators specify 300-ft length flight centered judges Russell Knetzger wants move flight path further out safety measure p 72 paras 50432 50435 SC-82-63Craftwnanship point lose use kit parts Pracision proposes amend Utified Scale Judging section specify maximum penaley10%which may imposed tight categories use preformed parts decals Russell Knetzgtr wants judges have some form unified guideline downgrading models presence items made hy builder I-In feels some limitations modeler uses some preformed parts decals might automatically Ott rut ting p 67 pare 4544 SC-62-64 Scoring kit parts Sport Scale proposes set guideline judges respect downgrading craftmanship scores use nf kit preformed parts proposed maximum deduction six points Russell Knetzger wants see stand ardized guideline hard judge cant hiast modeler out chances competi tiveness totes no present guidelines such deductions p 77 para 5346 SC-82-65 Eliminate Sport Scala classes proposes delete section 5310 AMA rule book thereby eliminating Expert Sportsman Sport Scale classes leaving untitled class Buddy Irwin Albuquerque NM states present two-class system too complicated too costlya contest would require least six trophies wonid require too much hook keeping I-It points out cant legislate winners everyone has start bottom p 77 para 5310 SC-5266---Split Sport Scala scores 60/40f lyl static proposes limit static points 80 points average-of-two-best-flightscores 120 points would occur re vising section 5313 AMA rule book Ted White Bedford TX wants empha size flying aspect Sport Scale p 78 para 5313 SC-g267No slow cruise Fly-Past proposes delete reference slow cruise spend merely use 1978-79 rules fast slow Dan Parsons Al buquerque NM wants leave choice Fly-Past speed up pilot further states full-scale world no such term slow cruise would return section 30424 wording used 1978-79 rule book its section 4694 p 72 para 50424 SC-62-68Eliminate Flap option Sport Scale proposes amend sec 3381 deleting word flaps Dan Parsons wants emphasize fifing 0 Sport Scale notes flap operation demonstration difficult see model air p 77 para 5381 SC-82-6g Eliminate non-built parts list Sport Scale proposes delete section 5346 AMA rule book sec tion requires builder Sport Scale model provide list parts did make himself Buddy Irwin states contestants will nof comply rule unenforceable p 77 para 3346 SC-62-70 Fewer details Sport Scale Tbis proposes replace section 5353 equivalent section 1978-79 rule book section 4863 p 62 would have effect reducing number external model details will scored static judging Dan Parsons claims Sport Scale rapidly turning AMA Scaleand wants reverse trend event will revert back its original intent being Standoff Scale p 77 para 5353 SC-82-71Add Prone Tad/Pinto Tasi Hangar AC Sport Scale Flight Plan proposes make present options Proto Taxi Pinto Taxi Hangar part RC Flight Pluol thus would become ob ligatory maneuvers addition Contest Director determine runway wind conditions make maneuvers un suitable two additional options would allowed added Flight Plan contestant could earn 120 flight points see RC-82-66 Ted White wants no empha size realism Sport Scale fifing notes real airplanes taxi flights carried out p 77 para 538 53 82 SC-82-72 Reduce Sport Scale static points proposes reduce Static Scoring points following values Accuracy Outline30 Craftsmanship25 Finish Color Markings25 Ted White wants crease emphasis flying RC Sport Scale proposal complements SC-82-66 SC-82-7t p 77 para 536 SC-82-73 Remote Figure Eight AC Flight Plan Sport Scale proposes remove Figure Eight obligatory maneuver Sport Scale Flight Plan replace Option Ted White contends maneuver dangerous because forces modeler fly too far out too low thereby endangering model p 77 para 538 item 2 SC-g2-74Make Touch Go option proposes have Touch Go ma neuver RC Sport Scale equivalent option instead equinalent two options present Dan Parsons claims actuality maneuver should judged such also believes reducing no one-option maneuver might increase its popularity p 77 para 53 83 Note RC Scale modelers invited review proposal ltC-g2-B under Radio Control Pro posals November issue page 97 presented new Scale Pylon Racing event utilizing static scoring rules Sport Scale As written steps being taken resolve whether proposal properly should handled Scale Contest Board Radio Control Contest Board Radio Control Ruin Proposals RC-B2-7Fbergless propellers Quarter Midget Pylon proposes allow use fiberglass propellers Quarter Midget Py lon Racing Vance H Sutton Poughkeepsie NY claims fiberglass props would cheaper use since dont break easily addition use would make ex perimentation various prop sizrs easier accomplish since would last longer cites fact type propeller now being safely used CL Scale Racing engines similar power rpm used Quarter Midget p 53 para 416 RC-828 Use 35 cc engines Quarter Midg en proposes change maximum allowable engine displacement Quarter Midget Pylon Racing 35 cc exist itt 25 cc James F Gager Fort Wayne IN points out now competi tive 25 cc engine marketand now-and-then basis observes least four suitable 35 cc engines now readily available thanks popularity RC car racing p 53 para 4141 RC-g2-9 Use engine shutoff Quarter Midg Tbis proposes liberalize carburetor rule Quarter Midget Pylon Racing existing rule would changed allow use fuel cutoff provided could done RC model upright position simple venturi coeld used place RC carburetor james F Gager states present rule being ignored fliers since use secondary re mote needle valve systems RC carburetors now being used fuel shutoff mechanisms anyway p 33 para 4145 RC-8210--Allow engine modifications Quarter Midget proposes eliminate existing role prohibits engine re work/modification Quarter Midget Pylon Racing Section 4146 would changed allow engine modifications did alter engine displacement James F Gager notes parts substitution already hap pening accepted fact life com petitive racing observes some engine reworksuch rechroming sleevesis now being done driven shortage mansfacturer replacement parts p 53 para 4 146 AC-82-11Oefine attempt official flight AC Sport Aerobatics proposes define attempt official flight limit contestant two attempts make official flight An attempt would charged contestant once clock started flight Ralph Weiss Cane Place NY notes since rules now refer official flight becomes necessary specify number attempts available contestant notes approval proposal would make RC Sport Aerobatic rules consistent witb CL RC Pattern both AMA FAI FAI Scale p 48 para 3911 RC-82-12Prewurized fuel systems IhA Pylon Racing Tbis proposes allow pres surized fuel systems using either engine crank case pressure pen-bladder-type fuel tanks used i4A Pylon Racing Use avail able pressure backylates would also al lowed John Kilsdook Nortbville Ml em phasizes pressnre fuel systems nor increase performance engine main virtue provide very consist ent engine runsa problem very prevalent AAsespecially novice fliers p 55 para 43323 RC-52-13Mie 26 cc 35 cc engines Quarter Midget proposal broader scope RC-82-8 proposes allow 35 cc engines combined increase wing area required 375 sq minimum weight three pounds John Kils donk wants allow plentiful 35 cc engines Quarter Midget recogeizes increased performance compared 25 cc engines requires changes model specifications order drive out existing 25 cc models observes existing available fiberglass fuselages racer kits could easily modi fied accept new larger wing new minimum weight will large ly attained because larger heavier engines new larger heavier wing emphasizes intent proposal nor create ne v class replace existing event intended allow competitor have choice engine/plane combinations can flown competi tively same event p 53 paras 4141 4110 4111 RC-62-14Separate Open event RC Sport Aeeohatics proposes create new Open class RC Sport Aerobatics ac commodates both monoplanes biplanes replicas aerobatic aircraft known capable aerobatic compe tition within box Model weight engine limits would same RC Giant Scale Flight maneuvers would continuous-flow type used International Aerobatic Competition contests Tourna ment Champions C Glenn Carter Wal nut Creek CA hopes increase appeal type RC competition providing event will accommodate models previously ineligible p 48 paras 394 3941 3943 39131 RC-8215Separate Scores free-style ma neusees AC Sport Aerobatics pro poses score five free-style ma neuuers Biplane event separately scale 0-10 require five maneuvers Sportsman also maneuvers selected list applicable class entered C Glenn Carter wants align classes require same number free-style maneu vers giving full credit difficult continuous flow free-style der simplify judging five maneuvers would have drawn published list class being entered pp 48 49 paras 3933 395 3965 3992 39152 39153 3916 39173 39175 39176 391 77 391 79 391 82 391 83 391 87 RC-6216No Pre-Prlonice gear down & no pipes Novice proposes delete existing Pre-Novice class Pattern require Novice-class aircraft fly gear down also prohibit use tuned-pipe exhaust systems Novice-class aircraft Rob ert C Noll Vestal NY believes five classes Pattern too since Pre-Novice included contests should dropped AMA rule book wants simplify Novice help newcomers break sport RC pp 39 40 paras 38441 387 3882 38121 3814 38143J AC-S2-17No mandatory progression Espeet Masters proposes make advancement flier Expert Masters class RC Pattern strictiy voluntary mat tee Robert C Null expresses opinion majority Pattern fliers will never achieve level skill required compete against top Masters contestants should allowed remain active Expert becoming involved demanding time travel required become competitive Mas ters flier Once declaring himself Master flier could revert Expert except outlined section 38812 p 39 para 38 82 RC-52-1BThis number associated active proposal RC-62-lgRaise Reneese Double lmmelmann K-factor 2 3 proposes crease K-factor RC Pattern Re verse Immelmant maneuver two three Russell Knetzger states experience maneuver seems indicate difficulty underrated pp 40 41 section 3819 item Reverse Double melmant RC-g2-20Define center points Pattern roll maneuvers proposes definite descrip tions center points following Pattern maneuvers Four-Point Roll EightPoint Roll Three Horizontal Rolls Slow Roll AMA RC Pattern Judges Guide would revised section E description maneuvers would reflect following definitions Four- Eight-Point RollsCenter middle inverted flight Three Horizontal RollsCenter inverted portion second roll Slow Rollsame Four/Eight-Point Rolls Russell Knetzger states existing maneuver descriptions allow consensus center poives maneuvers reached proposed descriptions will easy parties interpret correctly pp 45-47 items indicated RC-62-21 number vot associated active proposal RC-82-22 number associated active proposal AC-B2-23Maneuner downgrade guidelines Pattern proposes add new sec tion AMA RC Pattern Judges Guide wherein suggested downgrades will given Stall Turn top-overt yaw wrong direction number Loops Axial Rolls wrong too few too maneuvers being off-center suggested values downgrades include Stall Turn flops3-4 points Novice 2-3 points other classes Stall Turn wrong-yaw1A-2A depending upon quality turn Loops/Rolls num ber pff ho i-/ 13-4 points pff thatzero score maneuvers off-center deduct two points quarter total maneuvers length offset Russell Knetzger believes standardized set suggested guidelines needed area cover some very troublesome judging situations p 45 AMA RC Pattern Judges Guide section Dafter mandatory zeroes section add new section RC-g2-24Rmtore straight/level flight end Pattern maneuners proposes add requirement St ft straight level flight start/end AMA Pattern maneuvers AMA RC Pattern judges Guide would revised implement proposal Russell Knereger believes requirement straight level flight has inadvertantly omitted new rule bookit has previous editions AMA rule hook claims level flight segments help judges determine models heading altitude provides fit ting start end maneuver would keep AMA pattern line FAI pattern p 45 section Eadd new paragraph RC-52-25Renise Pattern clam-patterns create short list patterns proposes create short list patterns use contests contest management de sires drop maneuvers interests speeding things up Russell Knetzger has re vised patterns using principle everincreasing difficulty has suggested maneuvers should dropped create short lists' claims short lists quite common local contests proposal made encourage greater uni formity proposed revised patterns maneuvers dropped form short list indicated asterisks pre sented accompanying Table 1 pp 40 90 Model Aviation 41 paras 3814 3815 3816 3817 3818 3819 Table 1 New Class Patterns & Short Lists 16 Novice Pattern Menauvers Note RC82 31 proposes change class nanse Sportsman 1 Takeoff U note Al 2 Stall Torn U 3 Immelmuen Torn U 43 Inside Loops U S Straight Inverted Flight DI 6 1 Reverse Outside Loop U 7 3 Horizontal Rolls ID 8 Reverse Cuban Eight U note RI 9 Cobra Roll DI note 81 10 Landing U 17 Advanced Pattern Maneuvers 1 Takeoff U 2 Figure M U note B 3 Cuban Eight ID 4 Double Immelmane U 5 Four-Point Roll Dl 6 3 Reverse Outside Loopt U 7 Slow Roll DI 8 3 Inside Loops U 9 3 Horizontal Rolls Dl 103-Turn Spin IUI 11 Landing lul 18 Expert Pattern Maneuvers 1 Takeoff U 2 Figure M V Rolls U 3 Cuban Eight DI Double Immelmane 01 5 Slow Roll Dl 6 3 Reverse Outside Loops UI 7 4Point Roll DI 5 1 Square Loop U note CI 5 8-Point Roll DI 10 Top Hat 101 11 3 Horizontal Rolls Dl 12 Landing lul 191 Alternate Masters Pattern Maneuvers Note use contests preselec ted list Masters maneuvers detired 13 Reverse Outside Loops 101 K3 2 Slow Roll ID K3 3 Figure M Rolls lul KS 4 4-point Roll Dl K4 5 Reverse Double Immelmuen UI K2 tote DI 68-Point Roll Dl K4 7 Triangle Rolling Loop U K4 8 Reverse Knife Edge Dl K4 9 Reverse Top Hat 101 K4 10 Reverse Point Roll DI K4 11 Square Loop V Rolls 101 K5 12 Two Opposite Rolls Dl K3 Note long list has K-total 45 takeoff landing scored Notes Indicated maneuver deleted create short list' A The following maneuvers have de leted proposall Straight Flight Out Procedure Turn Straight Flight Back B New additions pattern proposal C New maneuver proposed RC-g241 O Revision K no 3 proposed RC-82-19 UI Upwind Dl Downwind RC-82-26--Mandstory maneuver calls end sdd 50 ft seal flight end maneuver proposes ta two things First require flier helper judges permission call out maneuver prior its initia tion after its completion second require 50ft straight level flight entry termination Pattern maneuver Downgrades would given failure comply Russell Knetzger states call out vital contests multiple flight lines use help judges sort out right model believes callout skill pilot should master need straight level flight same given RC-fl2-24 p 40 para 35148 RC8227Landins always scored Pattern proposes add statement AMA rule hook would assure land ing done out flightplan sequence would always scored would auto matically receive zero score Russell Knetz ger states some Pattern judges believe unscheduled landingcaused flameout other unexpected occurrence must automatically receive zero score cause performed sequence listed flight plan because maneuvers omitted because forseen circumstances believes landing must always scored like takeoff inevitable consequence flight flier should receive best possible treatment already bad situ ation p 40 para 35142 RC82-28--Jodge tells flier flight plan devi anion proposes permit Pattern judge inform flier has omitted maneu ver has performed maneuver out se quence Russell Knetzger believes proposal will benefit both fliers judges would keep judges having guess what coming next would help keep flier making similar errors same flight p 40 para 381 42 RC-8229 K-factors Delete Expert make optional local Masters contests proposes two things First com pletely delete K-factors fram Expert Pattern second delete K-factors fuhofafion Masters scores local coetests except Masters Tournament similar qualifiers flights Russell Knetzger claims K-fac toes tremendous headache contest ficials local contests great source error score tabulation process doubts proposal would change outcome contests p 40 pars 3812 RC-82-30Delege limits Pattern flight time proposes eliminate time lim its flight portion Pattern keep ing engine-starting time limit Russell Kneezger notes since pass model front judges must ma neuver flight time-limit barrassment flier claims complete Ex pert pattern can flown presently-al lowed 10-mit time-slot engine starts bitch p 40 para 3811 RC-82-31Change Pattern Classes Pre-Novice/ Novice no Novice/Sportsman proposes change names two Pattern class es Pre-Novice Novice Nov ice fportsman Russell Knetzger claims nante Pre-Novice awkward Novice demeaning fliers home field since frequently club instructors usually better weekend sport fliers p 39 para 387 RC-82-32 Landing takeoff direction con trolled contest officials proposes give authority set direction Pat tern takeoffs landings contest ficials now option flier Russell Knetzger claims present sys tem allowing fliers choose direc tion takeoff landing results chaotic dangerous field conditions Plane handlers fail look proper direction departing arriving models p 40 para 38141 RC-82-33Pattern model dry weight limit 0f 11 lbs proposes set dry no-fuel weight Pattern models maximum 11 lbs Russell Knetzger wants AMA weight limit agree FAI weight limit AMA weight limit now includes fuel weight p 39 para 3842 RC-82-34Cobra Roll additional downgrade proposes add additional downgrade existing list AMA RC Pattern udges Guide Cobra Roll maneuver Rolls same relative position 45 de gree paths Russell Knetzger believes minor improvement will help both pilots judges p 45 item E Cobra Roll RC-82-35Cuban Eight downgrade clarifica tiOn proposes replace existing No 4 downgrade Cuban Eight maneuver Pattern following 4 Rolls centered 45-degree descents other Russell Knetager states purpose proposal clarify pi lot may use 45-degree des cent make rolls lung centers descent p 45 para E Cuban Eight item 4 RC-g2-36Double lmmelmann Change onesecond rule proposes modify description Double Immelmant ma neuver AMA RC Pattern udges Guide sn straight level portion held no less second Down grade No 4 changed read Model pauses less second before half outside loop Russell Knetzger claims will allow individualism flier will allow graceful maneuver p 45 para E Double Immelmuon RC-g2-37Eight-Point Roll Remove time limits proposes remove 4-h-sec limits 5-sec goal descrip tion Eight-Feint Roll AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide Russell Knetzger wants allow fliers perform graceful ma neuvers p 45 para E Eight-Point Roll RC-82-38Four-Point Roll Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits 5-sec goal descrip tion Four-Point Roll AMA RC Pattern judges Guide Russell Knetzger wants fliers allowed make graceful maneuvers p 45 pars E Four-Point Roll RC-8239Landing Revise description proposes make Landing definition AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide read follows model flares smoothly touch ground within 15 meters about 48 ftj either side judges landing first main rotating tail nosewheel no bouncing changes headlog Landing maneuver will start sin meters 1915 ft runway maneuver will considered complete . Downgrade 6 would changed read Model lands out side 30-meter zone Downgrade 8 would changed read Model does rotate main wheels Russell Knetzger claims describes better landing ter minology aviation-based judge pate pilot control sooner instead last-minute dodging around p 46 pars E Landing RC-g2-4f3--One Reverse Outside Loop Change second role proposes modify Reverse Outside Loop ma neuver same manner given RC-8236 except Downgrade S would affected Russell Knetzger wants allow flier individualism p 46 para E Reverse Outside Loop RC-g241New meneuver Sqoare Loop proposes add new maneuver RC Pattern proposed inclusion Expert class pattern RC-8225 maneurer would defined AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide follows Square Loop Model pulls op executes square loop model should rotate sharply corsets straight paths should least 20 meters 6514 ft long Down grades 1 Loop square 2 Sides square same size 3 Changes heading 4 Wings level Russell Knetzger believes addition maneuver Expert class pattern would good preparation Mat ters-class maneuvers p 46 para Eadd new paragraph RCB242ReveeseDoubleImmelmano Change second rule proposes modify Reverse Double Immelmane ma neuver same manner given RC-82 36 eweept Downgrade 3 would affect ed Russell Keetzger believes will add potential gracefulness maneuver p 46 pata E Reverse Double Immelmano RC-82-43 Reverse Knife Edge Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits 5-sec goalsimilar RC-8238 Russell Knetager wants allow graceful maneuvers p 46 para E Reverse Knife Edge RC-g244Reeerse Point Roll Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits S-sec goalsimilar RC-8238 Russell Knegzger wants allow graceful maneuvers p 46 para E Reverse Point Roll RC-g2-45Slow Roll Make minimum time limit 5 sec proposes change time limit Slow Roll approximately 5 sec minimum S sec 4-6-sec lim its Downgrade S would deleted Russell Knetzger says present 6-sec maxi mum time limit discourages some really gor geous slow slow rolls p 46 para E Slow Roll RC-g246--Stall Turn Revise definition proposes clean up definition maneuver helps prevent being wingoner instead stall turn revised definition iv AMA RC Pattern ludges Guide would read follows Stall Turn model starts straight level flight noses up vertical position stalls yaws tightly through 180 degrees . Russell Knetzger wants clarify things p 46 para E Stall Tom RC-9247Straight Plight Out land Back Revise flight path proposes mont flight path maneuvers farther away flight line spectators AMA RC Pattern ludges Gulde would re vised read follows Straight Flight Out model must brought exactly parallel flight line flown heading absolutely straight level path distance approximately 100 meters 300 ft centered judges . Delete Down grade 1 Revise Downgrade 5 read Gal lops yaw roll pitch Russell Knetager believes present flight path too close safety pp 46 47 para E Straight Flight Out RC-82-48Steaighg Inverted Plight Match PAl proposes remove 3-5-sec time limits maneuver 4-sec minimom deleting Downgrade 4 Russell Knetager notes FAI does lim width maneuver AMA shouldnt either except 60-degree frame p 47 pars E Straight Inverted Flight RC-6249Tekeoff Describe better maneu ver proposes revise AMA RC Pat tern lodges Guide redefining Takeoff maneuver read follows Takeoff model must stand still runway engine running being held accelerate smoothly toward flying speed rotate onto main wheels lift off very gently runway climb gradual angle takeoff ran should straight take off complete model has made turn approximately 60 degrees above anal titude least 6 meters about 20 ft Downgrades 1 Model dons stand still released fails en gain speed smooth ly 3 Model fails rotate onto main wheels jumps ground Russell Knetzger feels higher altitude completion gives things judge rest proposal describes better maneuver p 47 para E Takeoff RC-8250Thres Horleontal Rolls Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6sec limits 5-sec goalsimilar RC 82-38 Russell Knetager says will make maneuver match FAI maneuver allow flier flexibility will allow graceful maneuvers p 47 para E Three Horizontal Rolls RC82-51Three Inside Loops Add down grade proposes add downgrade maneuver definition AMA RC Pat tern judges Guide would read 5 Exit same altitude heading entry Rus sell Knetzger feels revision would helpful beginning fliers Pattern Nov ice class p 47 para E Three Inside Loops RC-8282Three Reverse Inside Loops Change second role proposes modify Three Reverse Inside Loops ma nesver same manner given RC-8236 except no Downgrades affected Russell Knetzger wants provide flier opportunity make graceful maneuver p 47 para E Three Reverse side Loops RC-g2-53--Three Reverse Outside Loops Change second rule proposes change similar RC-82-52 see RC-8236 Russell Knetzger wants allow graceful maneuvers p 47 para E Three Reverse Out side Loops RC-82-84Top Hat Stovepipe proposes redefine Top Hat maneuver description AMA RC Pattern lodges Guide following manner Top Hat Model es polls over inverted flight distance equal vertical climb pulls down ell Knetzger believes rules intended call maneuver des cribed present definition adequate produce desired maneu ver p 47 pars E Top Hat RC-83-55Traffic Pattern Revise descrip tion proposes revise description maneuver found AMA RC Pat tern adges Guide read follows Traf fic Pattern maneuver commenced model flying wind parallel flight line judges turn away flight line 90 degrees d turn maneuver finished 6 meters 20 ft altitude uit may right contestant wishes Russell Knetzger states eliminates discussion left right fortes maneuver away flight line safety consideration blends Landing revision RC 82-39 p 47 para E Traffic Pattern RC-82-56---Triangle Rolling Loop Correct ap parent misprint proposes revise description mancover found AMA RC Pattern ludges Guide follow ing manner Triangle Rolling Loop Model pulls up 45 degree climb holds atti tude no less second ell Knetager believes present wording misprint p 47 para E Triangle Rolling Loop RC-82-57Two Rolls Opposite Directions Remove time limits proposes remove 4-6-sec limits 5-sec goalsimilar RC-82-38 Rumeli Knetager believes time restraints really necessary p 47 para E Two Rolls Opposite Direc tions RC82-58---Pree passeer Novice Mas ters Clarification proposes revise cer tain wording Flight Pattern paragraph RC Pattern section AMA rule book wording question begins second sentence pars 3814 time model passes - maneuver being performed proposal December 1980 91 RC-82-58 Coot changed read time model passes ding case maxi mum two passes may made maneuver being performed Walter E Damuck Jr Waterbury CT points uut present rule allowing pass places severe hardship Novice Master class fliers because would force Novice land downwind Master class flier has two dilemmas choose can either make downwind landing can com mence first maneuver first down wind pass immediately after takeoff Walter states second alternative Mas ter isa safety hazard since would allow flier check trim see retract gear hung apa condition could result quick depletion airborne bat tery pack possibly leading out-of-con trol crash p 40 para 3814 RC-82-69Adopt PAl RC Aerobatics place AMA RC Pattern Thin proposes throw out Section 38 AMA rule book re placing FAI RC Aerobatics f3A Novice class has added Novice class fliers would fly pattern consist ing 10 maneuvers having total K-factor score 250 points selected con testant FAI pattern Ted White Bedford TX claims AMA Pattern con tests have become too expensive too compli cated too time-consumingdue multiplicity classesto really meaning ful competitions pp 39-47 para 38 Control Line Rules Proposals Note Proposals marked n- open cross-proposal activity mined lately CL-82-7 Navy Carrier class changes pro poses three things First combine Class Class II scale event second change Class non-scale event third change Profile Carrier starting event changes would accomplished tak ing following actions new all-scale Class II would established deleting lower-limit engine displacement 4010 co para 3032 beginnerized Pro file class would established changing model specifications para 3033 3033 1 additional wording follow 3033 add model will have no movable components except elevators hook throttles Example No movable lines flaps ailerons rudder 30331 add Stock en gines An engine will acceptable advertised sold factory-produced ready-to-run unit over 300 use homemade custom-producedthrottle dual curb see-ups throttles different makes sizes engines unacceptable Other changes would made follow ing manner respect Bonus Points para 30812 would become applicable Class II 308221 would revised applicable Class II models would receive 200 bonus points 3081 3 would made applicable Class Profile Class heading 308131 would deleted leaving body subparagraph intact 30814 would re vised read receive bonus points Class II respect Landing two changes would made 301212 add Plane landing outside arresting area remaining deck example Coming stop free-roll area 301 21 5 add Definitiot arrested landing Plane being stopped arresting cables necessary remain hooked Richard ino Woodhaven NY states proposal would result increase competition new Clans II old planes can still used addition 200 bonus points will almost certainly keep profile models out Class II new Profile event will hopefully once again become begin ners event wan envisioned 1973 new Class will provide something in-be tween pp 27 28 paran 30323033031 30331 30812 308121 30813 30814 301 212 301213 CK-82-8Revise Landing Precision Aero batics Thin proposes revise description Landing maneuver Precision Aerobatics section AMA rule book Paragraph 311 316 would revised read Landing correct landing will udged smooth gradual descent gentle touch down aircrafts wheels landing procedure shall judged time aircraft machen normal glide path 4 6 feet judging shall end air craft makes landing assigned flight circle aircraft fully supported its landing gear Kenneth W Stout Livings ton N believes present rule pro duces excessive hardship judges since supposed determine model has lose its flying power addi tion produces unfair hardship flier since trying make precision landing after one-lap glide possibly under adverse wind conditions p 32 para 31 13 16 CL82-29Peecision Landing Precision Aerobanics Thin proposes revise des cription Landing maneuver AMA rule book section 311316 follows Landing correct landing judged model makes smooth gradual descent land no bounce unusual roughness part model other landing gear having touched ground ludging begins model starts smooth gradual descent 4 6 feet until touches down Arthur Adimison Tay lor Ml contends present rule imposes too much hardship both judges contestantmuch same Ken Stout CL-82-8 p 32 para 311316 CL-g2-10Add NA Cornbee asSupplensental proposes add event AMA rule book Supplemental Event sec tion would structured follows 1 Gen eral Applicability equipment purpose rules procedures judging same CL Combat except specified below 2 Stream ers Streamers shall cut 14-in wide 714 ft long string leader shall 4- 8-lb test cotton shall marked ink 48 knot shall extend beyond ink mark 12 3 Contest Site Combat circle shall laid out using three concentric circles provide five-foot radius pilots circle 40 50 ft-radius safety zone Engine displacement limit would 0-00504 cu model weight 2 lb max line length 349 353 lines would 2 multi-strand lines 0012 diameter Pull test would 15 lb Steven B Sacco Norwood MA points out event now being flown throughout country local-rules basis best interests both competitors spectators establish line requirements pull-test values circle lay out rules promote safety consistency add new section AMA rule book CL-82-1 1Combetr Ossen Class fliers mast users own engines proposes make cer tain changes rant Combat rules pertain Open class competition Section 3381 would revised read follows Match Period starting judge will sound loud signal match starting time Either pilot pit crew may start engine pilot junior Senior class model flier pilot Open class model flier pilot must start engine beginning match period aircraft may launched imme diately after starting Junior Senior clans pilot aircraft may launched Open clans pilot once pilot has picked up control handle given launch sig nal pit crew match will end following occur Section 33831 would revised read follows pit crew may start except initial start Open class pilots change engines refuel change plugs propellers etc make re pairs necessary during match Lines cut broken during match may repaired Steven B Sacco observes under pres ent rules pilot can win Combat match en tirely result having better pit crew does opponentthat occurs event mid-air collision causing both models crash prior cuts being made better-pitted plane wins basin airtime points p 35 paras 3381 33831 CL-82-12Begin combat planes 180 degrees apart proposes establish method restraining commencement combat until both planes have airborne leant two laps separated another approximately 180 degrees accomplished renising two sections Combat rules follows First revise section 33823 read Combat may begin until both aircraft airborne both pilots pilots circle starting judge additional center judge sounds signal combat begin initial launch signal will given udge satisfied aircraft bane completed least two level laps counterclockwise separated approximately 180 degrees subsequent launches signal may occur anytime both aircraft flying level counterclockwise separated approximately 180 degrees Second change 331118 read Maneuvering ex pressly forbidden see 821 822 43 Attacking before signal combat begin see 823 latter deals feiture Ron McNally Springfield VA states thin method have found does give preferential advantage except airtime first plane- up tither flier match p 35 para 33823331116 CL-82-13Comhat Start engine winbin 216 win lose proposes establish new Combat rule such entrant will auto matically lose match cannot get engine started within 25 win after match starts exception neither entrants engine ban started end 25 minutes time will ran until winner estab lished Ron McNally says change will allow content move ahead prolong agony p 33 insert new para 3S81c renumber existing 3381c subsequent CL-82-14--Slow Combat Psel tank cannon enclosed proposes add wording existing rule would prohibit enclosing fuel tank Slow Combat modeL Sec tion 342d would have following added fuel tank must enclosed Notch ing wing permissible strength safety ore nor compromised Ron McNally wants eliminate loophole rules could make judging models legality difficult p 36 para 342d CL-82-15 Rat Racing Put displacement breek B cc proposes make slight alteration Rat Race table sec tion 26 two lines defined Engine Size column20103009 30104028 would changed 2136 3031 30524028 Ron McNally wants to change dividing line talbe nominal 29 cu engine 5 ccmaking consistent other CL events p 25 section 26-Table CL-82-16--Rat Racing Change smallest en gine line specifications proposes two things First change present engine displacement band Rat Race table 15002009 cu 1500 2135 cu second change minimum line diameter associated 014 Ron McNally would like see change ties CL-82-13 some degree made sa Juniors could use Formula 21 planes Rat believes might also allow Senior Open fliers use 35 cc engines competitively Rat p 25 section 26-table CL-8217Profile Navy Carrier Change en gina specifications proposes increase allowable engine displacement Profile Carrier 4009 cu allow use ball-hearing crankshaft designs Pete Mazur Aurora would like see advantage taken ready availability RC-style 40 engines event p 27 para 303 31 CL-82-18-Naey Carrier Delete 44-in wing span limit proposes delete wing span limit 44-in Carrier models Pete Mazur points out 44-in limitation re suits grossly distorted Profile scale models after 300 sq requirement met p 27 para 303 CL-82-19Profile Navy Carriert Allow use ball-hearing crankshaft engines proposes delete wording rule re quires use plain sleeve bearing engines event Pete Macar notes cost competitive plain-bearing engine higher bali-bearing enginel ob serves low-performance plain-bear ing engines much cheaper equivalent bali-bearing engine p 27 para 30331 CL-82-20Navy Carrier Redefine landing points proposes modify existing rule defining landing points follows Land ing Points Landing dead stick included hook engaged arresting cable plane completely stopped shall scored fol lows Leon R Ryktarsyk Detroit Ml notes some pit crews now trying catch models still moving having missed arresting cables p 28 para 30 121 CL-82-21Ngey Carrier Delete 60 degree nnee-higlt limit proposes delete sec tion 301 1223 AMA rule book limits nose-high attitude model during low-speed flight maximum 60 degrees Leon Ryktarsyk claims possible enforce rule accurately p 28 para 3011223 CL-62-22Formsla 40 Rat must use 020-in lines 40 engines proposes change requited minimum line diameters Formula 40 Speed Rat Racing associated tablesand 40 cu displacement enginesfrom 018 020 Ron McNally points out being proposed reasons safety p 23 sec 24table p25 sec 26table CLg2-23Stantladiue mini-pipes Speed proposes Speed events use minipipes maximum length shall no longer 6-in measured center line cylinder bore edge pipe side diameter pipe shall constant no taper allowed Gene Hempel acting Speed Advisory Committee desires make rules uniform eliminate con fusion CCL -82- 24 d Superebarging turbocharging geseoss boosts prohibited proposes allow naturally-aspirated en glans Speed events Supercharging turbocharging gaseous boosts would prohib ited Nicholas B Sher acting tot Speed Advisory Committee points out racing engines now being operated hairy edge selt-destruction further significant increases horsepower likely have severe safety-related consequences modelers and/or spectators p 17 para 234 add limitation statement CLg22BMoase cad NA Scale Racing Up grade official status proposes up grade two events official status deleting words Supplemental title section 28 AMA rule book J E Kianse acting behalf Racing Advisory Committee points out ex isting rules have proven over several years use events enjoy great pop ularity national basis p 26 para 28 CL-82-26Endurancer Eliminate need weigh modelfearry fuel internally proposes delete Endurance model speci fications except first sen tence paragraph 336 eliminate maximum weight requirement 4 lbs Paul M Smith Sterling Heights Ml states wording wants delete merely leftovers years piece-meal rules changes no longer meaning ful since four-oz fuel limitation put effect notes four-lb weight limit no longer meaningful too imposed restrict fuel quantity days gone p 37 para 336delete first sentence tabledelete 4 lb man model weight CL-82-27Endurance Reduce fuel capacity 50 cc proposes reduce maxi mum fuel capacity 4 1183 cc 50 cc 17 Cl oz Paul M Smith points out recent rule change event reduction Curl capacity 4 oz done purpose allowing event flown mom reasonable time points oat record under present rules now over 28 win will probably go higher proposal made same spirit last reduced fuel capacityto make possible fly event reasonable length time p 37 para 354 CL-8228Speed Two flights over ecisting record era autamatic new record pro poses change wording support ing flight rule section 23196 two flights contestant exceed cur rent record will automatically give flier right claim new record would accomplished deleting first two sen tences section 231 96 substituting following supporting flight faster record flight flier will have automatically established new record new record will set higher speed two wcord-setting flights William L Boss New Hyde Park NY cites case recent contest flier wan awarded new record because went too fast during supporting flight wan 5 mph faster record flight believes present rules tend award records basis lesser performance rather accept superior performances record purposes 23 para 231 96 92 Model Aviation CL-82-29--Navy Carrier Change nearing high low speed flight proposes require both high-speed low-speed values calculated nearest 1/100 mph low speed points shall scored three times difference between high low speeds mph Marc War washana Canton Ml explains present system too complicatedthat cal culator required no quickly longhand methods used quarter page paper required p 28 paras 3010 230112 CL-82-30Nany Carrier Define hook length faselage length proposes define book length nded us measured intersection hook fuselage hottom uselage length will defined er onethird tbe length fuselage measured hack prop hub rearmost pare airplane LeRoy Cordes Chicago IL claims confusion bow hoth measure ments made proposal has suhmitted clarify situation p 27 para 303 CL-g2-31Nany Carrier Define line spacing eweegence proposes revise section 2043 imposes limits control lines may emerge model follows.lines shall emerge either tween within inch either elevation control lines Harry 1-ligley Glenwood IL states present rules can inter preted require lions spaced maxi mum inch apart believes intent rule p 27 para 3043 CL-82-32Naey Carrier Gieing law spenel signel proposes clarify low speed signal given Insert sentence section 30111 immediately after first sentence follows ptable ludges signal shall ginen model crosses stern deck lap prior locke start low speed timing model will arry Higley states indicated wording inadnertantly omit ted rule book recent printing p 28 para 30111 CL-g2-33Naey Cerrier Delete requirement far plain hearing engines proposal identical CL-82-19 LeRoy Cordes notes few plain-hearing engines being made today fliers taking ball-bearing engines converting plain-bearing Acceptance proposal would allow new flier get competitive engine rea sonable cost local hobby shop p 27 para 30331 CL-g2-34Nany Carrier Define arrested landing proposes add new sub paragraph 301213 worded follows An arrested landing defined air planes forward motion stopped primarily arresting hook engaging arresting cable flight terminates whet planes forward motion ceases receive maximum landing points airplanes forward motion ceases must assume same atti tude assumed prior takeoff Judges guide required arresting hook remain engaged arresting cable after forward motion ceases airplane subsequently rolls off pulled off deck landing still counts LeRoy Cordes states rule used 80 Nationals received unanimous vote Navy Carrier Society members attendance observes also safety improvement since would no longer necessary pit crew members dash onto possihly oil-slick deck try grab model before rolls/falls off deck p 28 para 301215 added CL-g2-35Nany Carrier Define niethad far computing total scare proposes de fine method kenned calculate con testants total score would done adding following new paragraph Carrier rules Scoring flight score shall total high speed points low speed points landing points bonus points LeRoy Cordes notes presently found Navy Carrier rules p 28 add new paragraph CL-g2-36Nany Carrier Minimice builder af-the-madel rule far Janiar/Seniar proposes en add new paragraph section 30 AMA rule book would read follows Junior Senior modeler shall have participated construction plane will place minimum maxi mum amount time skill employed hut will insure modeler some involve ment its constructiun George W Voitik Evanston IL wants stop making hippo crites under-iS modelers nearly fly secondhand planes p 28 add new para CL-g2-37Neey Carrier Eliminate hailder af-the-madel mm far Janiar/Seniar pro poses no add new paragraph section 30 AMA rule book der model rule does apply unior Senior modelers Harry Higley wants stop making hippocrites Carrier fliers below 18 years age p 28 add new para CL-g2-38Nany Carrier Emphasine law speed proposes-to revise scoring sys tem emphasis placed low speed rather high speed would accomplished modifying various parts Carrier rules following plan would implemented Scoring Award three points mph high speed two points second low speed plus landing bonus points Harry Higley notes long high speed used divisor will push higher higher speeds p 28 paras 301 03011 Free Flight Rules Proposals FF 82-14Change clauses dsdl-leeet hesis proposes eliminate present Junior Senior Open age-group classifications contestant grouping inaugurate skill-level-based system having classifica tions Novice Sportsman Open con testant would elect class chose enter event would al lowed enter different classes different events could also change classifications contest-to-cnntese Fur purposes maintaining netting national records record would established event Stan Stoy Maryland Heights MO lieves proposal will help popular ize FF activities will provide best possible way encourage beginners opinion traditional way help itt beginnersmaking up new events simple supposedly attractive expertsdoes have good track record notes skill-level systems used RC Pattern RC Helicopter CL Precision Aerobatics PAMPA seem have accomplished desired results points out proposal would nor upset age-group system AMA dues con test feesit would apply actual flying competition p 7 para 3insert new paragraph after 32 label 53 renumber existing paragraphs accordingly would also result necessity tort oise wording para 137 p 3 since refers age-group contestant classifica tions PP82-15-Na stractsrel hracing Easy B proposes amend Easy B rules adding new paragraph having following wording Structural bracing per mitted E on Burbank CA states present rules allowing structural bracing diverge historically used Easy B promoted ingenious struc tural efficieocy event p 13 para 8 add new subparagraph h FF-g2-lgEsuahlish Rshfaer Speed Sap plentental went proposes fol lowing set rules added AMA rule book order make FF Rubber Speed new Supplemontal event 1 event propeller-driven rubber-powered models 2 No model dimension may exceed 36-in 3 Models must ROG takeoff table table may set angle suit flier Catapulting pushing models allowed Neither wheels nor takeoff gears required Dollies drop-off gears skids may used 4 length speed course shall 200 ft starting end takeoff table 5 model may roll about its longitudinal axis 360 de grees during ins travel over course 6 will no limit number flight tempts permitted 7 model shall timed time leaves takeoff table until passes over finish line Flights shalt timed nearest 1/tOO second speed mph determined equa tion Speed mph1363636 time seconds fastest speed will determine winner Charlie Sotich Chicago IL states event has run Nuts unofficial event since 1973 has also run local coneeses parts country notes course length 200 ft makes possible fly populated areas observes event spectators can readily understand Supplemental event status would assure set uniform rules could used groups over na tion add new section AMA rule book FF-g2-17Clmes A&B Gas Revise engine displacement limits proposes establish following displacement limits Classes A&B Gas Class 5511 60 051200 Class B 161300 to- 201300 Harry S Murphy Anderson IN proposes change because no competition engines top end present displacement limit 20 to- approximately 325 cc being commercially manufactured present reasoning limit increased 35 cc 15s 25 cc would too much power disadvantage compete well proposal would assure 19s 2ts mould B also points out under present rules Class models tend en fall four distinct sub-class sizes HaIf A-sized 051-powered 09-size 13 25 cc size 19 325 cc-size Adoption Ibis proposal would reduce sub-class prolifera tion somewhat p7 para 63 FF-82-18Permit short eehasst eatennions proposes allow exhaust extensions up 4-in measured form center cylinder bore used Richard Covalt Anderson IN points out would allow use mufflers areas may required would also allow rearexhaust engines efficiently cowled notes proposed 4-in length sufficient permit tuned-pipe effects engine performance p 8 para 632 FF-g2-1gAlI nsa mafflern pipes proposes deleve section 632 AMA rule book prohibits use type exhaust extension Joe L Norcross Hanford CA believes modeler should allowed use tuned pipe manes tothat experimentation should inhibited p8 para 632 FF-82-20Bring hack RDG/VTO pro poses add ROG/VTO engine-run times three Categories would Cat ltS nec Cat Illi sec Cat 1119 sec Note same limiten now rules ROW Joe L Norcross believes VTO sbould never have eliminated first place challenge correctly p8 para 641 FF-g2-21lndnar RDG definigian en stand-alane proposes add additional wording no section 1991 AMA rule book addition would read must held moment release such man ner least points resting ground runway Richard N Doig Pontiac Ml notes changes have made eke past section 5 Free Flight General directed Outdoor eventsand changes found impact Indoor events although neser intended proposal merely adds present General rule ROG 532 specifically Indoor intent rule having used Indoor past 10 years will changed inadvertantly General section changed again affect Outdoor events p 13 para 1992 FF-82-22lndoor Ruhher Adapt PAl defini tion far official/unofficial flight pro poses replace sections 1911 1912 AMA rule book following state ment Definition official flight collision role rules concerning fouls another contestants steering equipment shall iden tical current rules FAI Indoor mod els found FAI section rule book including changes clarifications FAI since printing thin rule boolt Richard Doig points out pres tnt rules intended identical corresponding rules FAt Indoor FAI rules changed before new AMA role book man ever printes Note AMA rulemaking FAI procedures presently compatibleand prohably never will sort thing will ever-re curring problem unless proposal type passed Richard points out current difference between AMA FAI roles FAI rules delayed flight 60 sec instead AMAs 30 nec contestants decision after collision foul indifferent p 13 para 1911 1912 PP82-23PAl Indoar Searing record purposes proposes add statement section 1916 AMA rule hook says FAI Indoor record flight shall best single flight series Richard Doig notes according letter rules records FAt Indoor should total best two flights series nix However continues actual practice best single flight series has kept record event Since FAI inter national Indoor records best single flight adoption proposal would bring AMA rules agreement FAI p 13 para 1916 PP82-24Indoor Rubber Replace AMA roles far steering FAI rules pro poses en eliminate section 1915 AMA rule hook replace following statement Steering Model Steering rules AMA events shall identical cur rent rules Indoor models found FAt section rule book including changes clarifications FAI since printing book Richard Doig states FAI rules proposed last roles change adopted FAIn rule copied word-for-word AMA rule book time rule book came out FAt thrown out old rules beleg inherently unfair impossible en force Therefore AMA has stuck bad roles pane two years sees proposal way keep AMA rules same current FAI rules p 13 para 1915 PP-g2-25lndoor Ruhher Allow unlimited nanther models enenn proposes replace section 1910 AMA rule book following statement Number models no limit number models contestant may use event complete flights Richard Doig states present-nvchnology models using removable wings tail booms stabilizers etc have practically eliminated dividing line between repairing replacing particu lar model present rule no longer en forceable claims observes under current rules contestant could lose has happenedl three models tumidair collisions during first three attempts official flight would thus eliminated event Richard feels situa tion unfair p 13 para 1910 FF-g2-28FAI Indoor flown AMA con test Clarify flying rules proposes re vise section 193 AMA rule book present wording relating FAI Indoor Model would replaced following PAl Indoor modei-specifications flying rules scoring rules same world cham pionship Indoor models FAt section Richard Doig claims present wording vague does actually say whether use best five flights best twoflight total out six flights Richard claims current practice use full FAI rules proposal would make prac tice official p 12 para 193 FAI Indoor Model PF-82-27lndoar Rubber Adapt PAl defi nition far end flight proposes re place first sentence section 1913 AMA rule book following Time flight starts instant model launched hand released takeoff ends model comes rent floor building jeteisoning occurs after being launched meets obstruction prevents further flight Richard Doig notes existing differences between AMA FAI rules area often lead timers stopping watches moments inappropriate event being timed proposal would bring AMA events line international rules p 13 para 1913 PF-82-28lndoor Ruhher Reduce official time no nearest whale second proposes change second sentence section 1914 AMA rule book read fol lows Flight duration shall reduced nearest whole second Example 35227 scored 3522 Richard Doig cites following considerations relate thin proposal First ntopwatches re cord fifths second second conventional hand-held stopwutcben accurate tenths fifths second after timed peri od 30 win third task con test officials especially score-keepers will easier since AMA FAI events will scored same way p 13 para 191 3 December 198093