NE WSLE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS1810 SAMUEL MORSE DRIVE RESTON VA 22090 First Sullivan Award Winner Matty Sullivan award first given contestant performance 1982 AMA Nationals bestowed junior-age mod eler giving best performance junior Natswith additional re quirement Junior must utilize services adult helper Melanie San ford Dallas TX winner details award fully de scribed August 1982 Competition Newsletter summarized Points Continued page 118 83 Nats News Hats Week July 24-31 Big Indoor Week Hats official Indoor flying site 1983 Nationals offers unique opportunities contestants spectators casual Indoor fliers modelers attending Nats other events Oh Say Have Seen Base Hangar flying site Westover AFB very close CL RC flying areas first time yeats chance see Indoor activity will readily available almost Nats entrants spectators short walk will get Indoor flying will going week long will both official unof ficial events test flying fun-flying may never again such good chance see enjoy form aero modeling Indoor Site huge Base Hangar lends itself well Indoor flying has large unobstructed floor space 200 x 280 ft arched ceiling provides useful flying area about 60 ft high center building Continued page 118 NC Hats Possible RF Interference An examination commercial radio oper ations region around site 1983 AMA NatsWestover AFB Chicopee MAindicates two frequencies definite interference possibilities Several commercial operations around Hart ford CT about 25 miles south Westover AFB might troublesome Nats RCersAMA RC clubs area Nats being contacted first step further evaluate situation sure check bulletin boards AMA Nats HQ Quality Inn Hotel Chicopee MA RC sites latest information Frequencies Affected station Agawam MA within 10 miles Westover operates 72320 MHzthe same Purple/White frequency station Holyoke MA also about 10 miles Westover transmits 7294 MHzwhich within 20 kHz 7296 MHz RCfrequen cy Yellow/White operations Hartford CT area transmit 7218 MHz within 20 kHz RC 7216Blue/White 7238 MHz within 20 kHz 7240Orange/White As yet is no positive evidence Continued page 118 OTHER NATS ITEMS APPEAR ON PAGES 118 122 Trick nhntn view 83 Nats Indoor site composite three picturesand dont match up too well seams However its nn4 show Site good advantagelarge clear relatively smooth ceilina hanaina liohts will rnised August 1983 117 Pd lAX Melanie Sanford . atty Sullivan award did 82 Nats adult helper/mechanic father J Curtis Sanford Jr Indoor continued about 40 ft high sides cross section sketch hangar appeared Com petition Newsletter section June 1983 issue page 1 22 Official Events Official Indoor Nats events will flown first three days Nats July 25-27 remaining five days Nats Week will see unofficial events flownwith great probability events will made up spot Free Time daily hourly schedules five free days have yet made out plan provide opportunities anyone kind Indoor model fly much possiblefrom morning until night Indoor RC expectedElectric Rubber perhaps CO-2-powered craft may will also lots time fly Peanuts Hand-Launched Gliders micro film models Except some impromptu made-up on-the-spot contests may develop activity last five days will informal no fee involved dont have Nats entrant fly will mostly flyfor-fun time will greatest oppor tunity yet Indoor fliers simply fly thing everything As Texan Johnny Clemens might say Yall come yhear Melanie continued earned official Nats event has Junior category contestant must have assistance adult helper mechanic points earned event based total number Junior entrants event although placing last will still earn point no limit number events can entered course earning points contestant accumulating points wins Melanie following record con testant 1982 Nats 1stIndoor Peanut Scale 1stIndoor AMA Scale 1stIndoor Cabin 1stOutdoor Rubber Scale 1stAMA Gas Scale 1stA Gas 1stB Gas 1stC Gas 1stPayload 1stCoupe d Hiver 2ndOut door Peanut Scale 2ndElectric Power 2nd Indoor AMA Stick 3rdIndoor Easy B Competition Directory CONTEST COORDINATORSPP Pat Enghsh 823 Broaclway Vrncennes IN 47591 I Bernice Williams 347 Southwick Rd Westfield MA 01085 VII events entire dstrict I@xcapt Michigan II A SobrinO 87-26 88th 51 Woodhaven Oucens NY 11421 Gregg Seydel 3625 East lone Terrace Cudahy WI 53110 AC Ernest Nikodant 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 Michigan RC Bill Fuori 28 FernwOod Dr Commack NY 11725 RC Wayne Veager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 48174 III Ken Reber 427 Elm Dr Nazareth PA 18064 lEastI CL & FF Paul Smith 11112 Dill Dr Sterling Hgts Ml 48077 M Weisenbach 4568 W 140th Cleveland OH 44135 IWestI VIII Randy Ranoolph P0 Box 271048 Dallas TX 75227 IV Warren Sanders Jr 9735 52nd Avenue College Park MD IX Bill Bieda UNIVAC Bldg. 7100 W Center Rd No 420 20741Omaha NE 68108 AC Ed Byerley 200 Commander Cove Stafford VA 22554AC Georne Hunter 6962 5 Lamar St Littleton CO 80123 V RC HR Norckuer 12016 Queens P1 HuntsvillC AL35803 X James Caughran 27818 Ormond Ave Hayward CA 94544 FF Wallace Johnson 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Montgomery ALNorth 38106Harry Apoian 27704 Saddle Rd Rolling Hill CA 90274 Southl Prank Gomes 2241 Noah Street Honolulu HI 96816 HI VI RC Charles Gray 201 Hulman Salem Rd Terre Haute meets IN 47803 Xl Tom Cope 23262 58 57th St Rt 3 lssaGuah WA 96027 AC Soaring Helen Olsen 620 Old Bonhomme University City AC James McCarty 16958 Marinne View Dr Seattle WA MO 6313298166 CL WR BodziOch Jr 235 W Glade Palatine IL 60067 AC Pylon & Soaring AC Pattern other ACRC lescept Soaring Bold Face Below Indicmtee Chairmen ContUt Board FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARDVI Chris Matsuno 8576 Cingar St John MO 63114 Henry Struck RFD 2 Hamburg Old LymeCT06371VII Bill Shailor 13596 Montrose Detroit MI 48227 II Bradley Bane 60 Lake Ave. Lyndonvilla NY 14098VIII Mark Valeriss 1627 Overland Pass Sugarland TX 77478 Ill Rudy Kluiber 2021 Lakeland Ave Lakewood OH 44107IX Jerald Murphy 2432 AstrOn Colorado Springs CO 80906 IV Joe Boyle Jr 219 Shenandoah Rd Hampton VA 23361 X Joe Norcrosa P0 Boa 65 Hanford CA 93232 V Bonny Jenkins 3112 C Raises Rd Memphis TN 38118 XI Kevin Collins 2320 Sahalee Dr EAedmondWA98052 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARDV J Davis Jr 1813 5 Lakeshore Dr Birmingham AL 35216 Lance Murphy 29 Hightop Cir. 8 Handen CT 06814 VI Paul Proef rock 3969 Weber Way Lexington KY 40514 II hoe Friend 41 Carriage Hill Dr Colts Neck NJ 07722 VII Peter Waters 7420 7Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ill Ron Hesselbrock 6320 Blueberry Hill Ct. Cincinnati OH VIII Win Thomas 331 SE Rockesood Bartlesville OK 74003 45211 IX Loren Tregellas 3003S Everett Wichita KS 67217 IV W Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD X Bill Northrop Jr 621 W 19th St Costa Mesa CA 92827 20670XI Charles Davenport 1441S SE 266th St Kent WA 98031 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARDVI Bob Burch 7032 N Sioux Chizago IL 60646 I George Higgins P08os482 North Pembroke MA 02368 VII James SistOn 4941 WiscOnsin N New Hope MN 55428 II Bill Boss 7706 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 VIII Win Lee 3522 Tamargak Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Ill Laid Jackson 1028 ynut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 IX Michael Tallmen 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 ISA Ron McNally 6116 Bards Ave Springfield VA 22152 X Vic Garner P0 Box 573 Linvermore CA 94550 V Dave Hemstraught P0 Box 171 Moncks Corner SC 29461 XI John Thompson 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 SCALE CONTEST BOARD VI John Guenther AR 1Box 715 Borden IN 47106 lrv5aarl52 Langholm Dr NaghaaNHO3O6O VII Claude McCullough RR 1 Boa 487 Montezuma IA 50171 II Robert Clemens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14612 VIII Buddy Irwin 922 Sundown Ln. Dm010 TX 75116 Ill Edward Wisser 1521 Summit St McKeesport PA 15130 IX Dean Copeland 7817 Seward St Ontaha NE63114 IV Bob Karlsaon 2643 Marsh Rd Wilmington DC 19610 X Bill Stroman 12218 Dune St Norwalk CA 90650 V Davind PlatI 6940 NW 15th Pt Lauderdale FL 33313 XI Earle Moorhead 275 5 View Place S Salem OR 97302 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd. Wayland MA 01778 VI Chris Matsuno 8576 Ginger St John MO 63114 II Merrick Andrews 100 River Rd. A1 1 Bogota NJ 07603 VII Richard Doig 6 Canary Hill Dr Pontiac MI 48055 Ill Walter P Van Gorder 5869 Victory View Ln. Cincinnati VIII Ralph lBud Tenny Box 546 Richardinn TX 75060 OH 45238IX Stan Chilton 300S Main Wichita KS 67202 IV Don SruIl 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102X Clarence Mather 3660 Ecochee Ave. San Diego CA 92117 V John Martin 3227 Darwin St Coconut Grove Miami FL XI Dave Hagen 19957 S Land Rd Oregon City OR 97045 33133 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tupelo Napamille IL 60540 Melanie received award certificate accompanying cash award too Dave Benepe recent Fort Worth Planesman Model Club meeting father i-Curtis Sanford Jr received certificate being helper/mechanic RC Interference continued frequencies Hartford CT area will interfere Nats flying distance alone may enough protection although other factorssuch commercial operations transmitter power antenna height hours operation terrain between sta tion Nats sitecan also affect sit uation Thats much information available time play safe avoid last-minute hassle trying get trans mitter frequency changed service opera tion Nats may best avoid using 7232 MHz 7296 MHz Use judg ment others NC Helicopters Nuts Therell lot RC Helicopter activity 83 Springfield Nats Event Director Horace Hagen expects keep three separ ate flight lines busy both days Monday July 25 Tuesday July 26 usual four AMA Heli events will flownNovice Intermediate Expert Scale FAI has added fifth event Since FAI event added Nats schedule after Nats Entry Forms went press going handled special event $12 entry fee payable field No Nats basic entry late fee will charged contestant enters FAI event FAI event may also serve US RC Helicopter Team Selection Finals event RC Helicopter World Championships approved held Europe 1984 Since large number entries antici pated effort will made get three rounds competition during two contest days Present planning practice and/or demonstration flights will per mitted because crowded schedule added event extra flight lines have created need usual num ber contest officials Any modeler wishing volunteer judge other official score tabulation registration etc should contact Event Director Horace Hagan 15 Parkway Place Red Bank NJ 07701 tel 201/741-3097 home 201/577-5239 work Hats Static Show New Nats yeara Static Model Show showthere trophies too No flying involved anyone may enterand may enter models de sired $1 entry fee per model Static Show will located Continued page 122 118 Model Aviation ITS ALMOST HERE-the 1983 NATS NATIONAL CONVENTION its going winner Interest running higher levels weve ever seen expect contestants spectators good times ever before people excited about new National Con vention will held Friday Saturday Sunday NATS Week National Convention innovation combining traditional elements modelers enjoy some new ideas will serve round out NATS exper ience provide feature great interest sport flier National Conventions visible feature will Manufacturer Display area Located spacious patio Quality Inn Chicopee displays will mini hobby show will able view latest products industry Swap Shop great opportunity pick up someones uncompleted project save yourself some bucks building time sure bring plane lost interest halfway through construction kit youll never get around building can wheel deal Lovers model engines will enjoy MECA Collecto gether during National Convention Model Engine Collectors Association will displaying members collections trading swapping having grand old time Something new aeromodeling scene will appear National Conventionthe Seminars will hands discussion groups run experts specific topics will have chance learn enjoy quiet atmosphere Academy will running seminars topics such Club Administration Contest Director Getting Keeping Flying Sites Some Special Interest Groups will run seminars areas expertise example National Association Scale Aeromodelers will run seminar Scale research Manufacturers will offer seminars building techniques covering finishing hints using products typical seminar Ace RCs electronic kit building session participants will guided through project Ace technicians Top Flite Coverite plan conduct sessions using covering finishing products seminars present new varied opportunity Convention participants Pick favorite topics attend two three seminars will scheduled Friday Saturday Sunday minimize conflict competition flying Commemorative NATS First Day Cover issued COLLECTORS ATTENTION United States Postal Service branch office Chicopee Mass will issue special com memorative First Day Cover featuring 1983 AMA NATS first time NATS has recognized way will sold Post Office Chicopee during NATS week collectors can obtain canuellations day NATS also available immediately mail Academy cancelled opening day NATS wish order First Day Cover send stamped self-addressed envelope $100 cover wanted AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Please send mail orders Chicopee Post Office 57TH ANNUAL AMA NATS AIR SHOW CHICOPEE MASSACHUSETTS 01020 JULY 24-31 1983 AMA ~ACADEMYOF MODEL AERONAUTICS I~i IlrJJ k/rn 57TH ANNUAL NATS CHAMPIONSHIPS UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE SOUVENIR COVER II lUSMAILI August 1983 119 lat RnrnaI NATIONAL CONVENTION 6cb t~1 THE 1940 AMA COMPETITION RULES Ntc~1 1940 Rules Regulations Governing Building Flying Model Aircraft United States CLASSI FICATIONS models other internal combustion powered models classed wing area follows class A A model Class ef fective projected area its main supporting surfaces does exceed 30 square inches projected area urea seen looking down plane Class B when area exceeds 30 over 100 square inches Class C when area exceeds 100 over 150 square inches Class D when area exceeds 150 over 300 square inches Class E when area exceeds 300 square inches DEFINITIONS RISE OFF THE GROUND ROGA model airplane ROG type has landing gear permits take off ground floor starting standstill under its own power landing tear must strong enouth support model normal attitude taking off landint cases doubt its usefulness mast demonstrated glidint model height least four feet landing damage nosing over striking wing tip wheels shall turn freely such size strength permit model en taxi freely ordinary platform minimum diameter wheels shall less following Class AA inch Class D1 inches Class BA inch Class E2 inches Class Ci inch RISE OFF WATER ROWA model air plane ROW type can take off alight water must demonstrate its sea worthiness floating five seconds surfaces parts other floats must above surface water float un assisted must take off water starting standstill under its own power AMPHIBIANA model airplane amphibian type has combined character istics ROG ROW types fulfilling specifications substituting land ing gear models time shall average two flights respectively best three ROG flights best three ROW flights HAND-LAUNCHEDA model airplane hand-launched released flight directly hands launcher model shall launched elevation six feet above ground floor GLIDERA model glider similar model airplane powerplant may launched two ways 1 handlaunched 2 cowline-launched Hand-launch ing defined above Towline-launching accomplished pulling glider air string ground kite towline shall no longer 100 feet shall released model launcher flight time starts towline released Model gliders need have no landing gear fuselage cross-section towline gliders shall L2/200 PUSHERA model airplane pusher type has its propellers behind main sup porting surfaces TRACTORA model airplane trac tor type has its propellers forward main supporting surfaces TRACTOR-PUSHERA model airplane tractor-pusher type has propellers ward propellers behind main supporting surfaces INDOOR MODELA model indoor type designed primarily fly indoors area effective main supporting surfaces shall exceed 150 square inches OUTDOOR MODELA model out door type designed primarily fly out doors area effective main support ing surfaces shall less 100 square inches unless otherwise specified Outdoor models shall weigh complete ready fly less three ounces avoirdupois 100 square inches effective wing area ballast used bring model up re quired weight shall securely attached prevent its being dropped flight Out door hand-launched gliders shall conform weight rule 1 ounce 50 square inches Towline gliders shall conform weight role 1 ounces 50 square inches wing area STICK MODELA model stick type has body composed single stick open framework rather fuselage Models using tubes framework enclose motors shall have total maximum crosssection area stick greater L2/200 L equals length stick Out doors type power permitted except internal combustion CABIN OR FUSELAGE MODELA model fuselage type has built-up en closed fuselage minimum area total maximum cross-section fuselages must correspond formula L2/1 00 L equals overall length model excluding propeller fuselage shall streamline form have less 90 per cent its surface area covered Outriggers booms may used fuse lage type models fuselage shall structure supports motor wings empennage landing gear rubber used motive power shall contained entirely within model questionable model classification fuselage stick doubt must submitted Contest Director approval before con test Contestants must present contest ficials full-size drawing maximum cross-section fuselage different cabin model drawing made paper ruled half-inch squares FLYING SCALE MODELA flying scale model exact replica man-carrying macbin part being proportional size corresponding part larger ma chine exception propellers may altered suit builders wishes Full-scale outline drawing flying scale model ie same size model should presented judges assist checking accuracy entries EXHIBITION SCALE MODELSAn exhi bition scale model exact non-flying rep lica man-carrying airplane part being proportional size location corresponding part larger plane NAA does recognize categories ex hibition scale models hut guidance local contest committees suggested rules given Any model similar type plane placing first third national competition exhibition scale event cannot entered ensuing national contest AUTOGIROAn autogiro model sup ported flight action air vanes rotate freely approximate ly vertical axis supplemented thrust propeller approximately horizontal axis area vanes surfaces shall less fixed wing no sizesubdivisions autogiro models launching method optional either handlaunched ROG effective area supporting surfaces considered sum area fixed wing pius area vanes Autogiro models out door records must conform weightfor-area rule HELICOPTERA helicopter model must rise assistance supported flight solely lift power-driven propeller vanes no size-subdivi sions helicopter models Outdoor models must conform weight rule ORNITHOFTERAn ornichopter model derives its lift propulsion solely flapping wings no size-subdivi sions ornithopters Outdoor models must conform weight role VACUPLANES ROTOPLANES other experimental types yet classified subdivided sufficiently standardized LIGHTER-THAN-AIR CRAFT yet classified CATEGORIES National Aeronautic Association recognizes official records following categories odor Senior Open com petition Classification wing area except interoal combustion power categories INDOOR STICK MODELS Airplanes Hand-bunchedClass B C ROGClassAB ROWClass B Gliders Hand-bunchedClass B Autogiros Launching optional nes classes size Ore chapters bunching optional no classes size Helicopters bunching optional no classes size FUSELAGE MODELS Airplane ROGClass F ROWClass OUTDOORS STICK MODELS Airplanes Hand-bunchedClass C D ROWClassCD Gliders Hand-bunchedClass B C D TowlinebunchedClass C D E Autogiros Launching optional no classes size Ornitbopters Launching optional no classes size Helicopters Launching optional no classes size FUSELAGE MODELS Other Internal Combustion Powered Airplanes ROGClass C D E ROWClass C D FUSE LAGE MODELS internal Combustion Poweredclassed engine displacement Airplanes ROGClassABC ROWClass B C CONTEST RULES ACCEPTANCE OF RECORDSNo record official until has accepted Contest Board National Aeronautic As satiation Only duration records flying models officially recognized records eligible recognition must made sanctioned meets under specific direction Contest Board NAA Applica don recognition National records mast made official application forms NAA-appointed Contest Directors Board shall beebe final judge interpretation rules WHO MAY COMPETEContestants official contest establishing records NAA trophies MUST members Model Division NAA Contestants younger 16 years classed juniors over 16 under 21 years classed Seniors Contestants over 21 eligible competition Open class separate categories records group tbe rec ords being classed junior Senior Open according contestants age record made OFFICIALSAll sanctioned contests meets record trials shall conducted officially appointed NAA Contest Director may name assistants nec essary DESIGN OF MODELSThere no re strictions design models except shall meet specifications named definitions classifications However models must designed drop no parts flight during takeoff NUMBER OF MODE LSEach contestant will allowed maximum three models event may use com plete flights NUMBER OF FLIGHTSExcept case gliders contestant will allowed total three official flights flight start lasts 20 seconds longer out door contest exception gas models indoor models flight staff lasts 60 seconds longer Any flight less failure fly promptly called shall judged delayed flight Pushing guiding model shall also constitute delayed flight except case gas models ROG role has waived see internal Combus tion Powered Models Three successive de layed flights shall considered displacing official flight determining what coe stitotes official delayed flight ficial time will count model must re main flight being touched after officially released unless apparent out control about strike ground declared timers time collision such flight judged official flight Should subsequent official flights fail surpass duration delayed flight has declared contestant shall entitled reinstatement delayed flight official Scoring time indoor models shall longest three official flights except case indoor gliders scoring time shall longest nine official flights Scoring time foe out door models shall average elapsed time three official flights except case outdoor hand-launched gliders scoring time shall average elapsed time three longest nine official flights computing average time seconds second numeral right decimal shall dropped results shall carried nearest mathematical tenth contestant also makes delayed flight INDOORS model meets obstruc elan prevents further flight Should contestant make complete official flight nine possible chances best de layed flight average three best delayed shall recorded best time Actual flight time shall credited flight ends obstruction no allowance ing added such mishap power event flight less 40 seconds total elapsed time engine run over 20 seconds considered delayed flight NUMBER OF FLIGHTSGLIDERSIn case hand-launched gliders con testant will allowed total nine official flights view thisflight allowance delayed flights gliders will recognized allowed TIME OF FLIGHTSFlight time starts instant model flight ends model first touches ground floor after being launched meets abstraction prevents further flight Time also ends model passes timers sight bat timers shall make effort keep model sight until lands model meets obstruction fails free lode pendently resumes flight within ten sec onds time shall continue uninterrupted Timers outdoor meet will remain field within prescribed circle exceed 200 feet radius timers will keep mod els sight use normal vision col ored glasses orson shades permitted INTERNAL COMBUSION FOWE RED MODELSAny model using internal com bustion power limited total weight fuel seven pounds wing loading less B ounces per square foot wing area must weigh least tO ounces cubic inch motors displace ment must fuselage type must meet cross-section rule Motor run must limited timer fuel measure ment wore 20 seconds contest work Only Seniors Open-class contes tunes holding NAA Gas Model Division li censes may compete power model contests under 16 may fly upon signing pledge approval super vision NAA Contest Director li censed gas model member appointed him No powered model may flown except approval Contest Director engine run longer 30 seconds flying competition 30-second motor ran permitted Gas models must ROG UNASSISTED except conditions prevent such instances Contest Directors may permit hand-launching gas models understanding such flights will eligible record purposes INTERNAL COMBUSION POWERED MODEL CLASSIFICATIONS intereal combustion power model classifications follows Class A Models using engines having up including 20 cubic inch dis placement Class B Models using engines 20 cubic inch displacement up including 30 cubic inch dis placement Class C Models using engines 30 cubic inch displacement up including 125 cubic inch dis placement Combined ClassModels using engines up including 125 cubic inch dis placement meeting other specifications internal combos tion powered model classifications event small local meets scarcity entries prizes would make inadvisable toe duct separate gas events sep orate awards NAA will recognize national gas model records made Class B C record performance established Com bined Class will accepted whichever three classes fits providing exceeds class record least 2% Any flight under 40 seconds elapsed time over 20 seconds engine run will con sidered delayed flight Final time recorded will average three official flights allowed NEW NATIONAL RECORDSTo receive official recognition new performances classificatians must exceed previous records least 2% Rules conclude nexr page 120 Model Aviation ECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL IT Society Antique Modelers SAM AMA-recognized special interest organiza tion makes its own competition rules outside AMA Contest Board Procedures Thus whatever rules produced SAM subject process AMA member can get involved concerning acceptance modification rejection rulesonly SAM members have voice process Meanwhile SAM strong growing ac tivity special following seems safe say practically members SAM also AMA members same time number AMA members SAM members fly models similar flown SAM activity However prefer own thing simply fly OldTimer-type Free Flight models some radio control some following article proposes AMA competition activity somewhat akin SAM subject AMA Contest Board Pro cedures AMA members can determine what rules used intended sort bridge between AMA SAM simply means encouraging AMA members enjoy fun Old-Time Free Flight plus option using RC make manageable flying fields poorly suited typical FF retrieval proposal former president SAM has done much pioneering work concerning use RC FF models Joe Beshars aim promote fun flying bring AMA mem bers enjoyment what model flying used like aid modern materials equipment minimize problems * * **** *** * * ** ** * ISIT Joe Beshar AMA 175 SAM 45 0000 0 0 0 0 0 VINTAGE EVENT IN AMA time consider creating Vintage categorycommonly referred Old-Timer within AMA After does exemplify its own heritageit within NAA-AMA framework began us recog nize aeromodeling experiencing dra matic growth profile Certainly encour aged technological developments available us some boggle mind radio control flight packs weighing 31A oz less epoxy cyanoacrylate glues silicone compounds etc nostalgia pre-WW II December 1941 era its dope glue experience cannot should notbe forgotten mode activities will always enjoyable competitor well spectator now just might relate elegant nostalgia reasons want propose Vintage category within AMA hereby solicit suggestions commentspro confor outline follows Please confuse proposal SAM Society Antique Modelers sep arate growing strong organization intended proposed category should affect SAM way except indi rectly strengthen As competitive activity rules requiredand exist record now just published 1940 copy rules complete presently-obsolete terminology organizational references included presentation rules should interest AMA members todayjust compare present-day AMA rule book order limit state-of-the-art pre-1 942 period essential imple ment some restrictions technologykeep uncomplicated simplel Vintage Free Flight Category Accordingly basic proposal model design engine etc existed originally prior December 31 1941 would ac ceptable Vintage category ex ternal outline model designs including di hedral polyhedral airfoil length span etc Continued next page CIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEM * ************************ ************ ********* ******** **** ******* * * *** **** * ** ******* ** SPECIAL ITI 1940 Rules continued BUILDER OF MODELEach contestant shall assemble lifting surfaces fuselage design may obtained source Only builder may fly model rec ords Models built kits acceptable TERRAINThe terrain outdoor meets shall vary difference level standard-practice landing areas air ports Smooth takeoff facilities pro vided Contest Directors Horizontal raised runways permitted providing six 6 inches off ground DISQUALIFICATIONSAny contestant breaks rule contest conducts himself contrary ordinary requirements common courtesy may upon recommen dation officials disqualified Models broken landing disqualified EXCLUSIONA sentence exclusion may pronounced local Contest Committee against entrant event events meet case found ineligible take part events considered guilty misbehavior un fair practice local Contest Committee may order removal flying field building entrant refuses obey order responsible official PROTESTProtests will considered presented writing local Contest Director within hour after close Contest protestant must indicate action decision name contestants officials involved com plete details APPEALAppeal may made NAA Contest Board action taken pro test As case protests appeals made NAA must made writing within three-day period following action meet Contest Committee original pro test LOSS OF AWARDAny competitor may excluded suspended event shall thereby forfeit right award event EMERGENCY RULESThe Contest Di rector Field Judges may approval least half Contest ficials establish emergency rules necessary providing said rules direct violation Official NAA Contest Rules Regu lations August 1983 121 TIME FORA CIA ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITE ca 1-ranklins uper i.ycuo-puw~ D~ Bombshell has Trexier airwheels too could altered way use ot current materials adhesives would ac ceptabie would strengthing lightening internal structures use modern-day propellers Referring section 1940 rules covering Internal Combustion Engines Since original ignition engines have limited availabil ity following power plants would ac ceptable since replica converted ignition engines converted glow ignition readily available Also listed proposed engine-run limits 1 Original ignition engines 20 sec 2 Replica ignition engines period l7sec 3 Converted ignition engines cross scavenged onlyno Schnuerles - 14 sec Note glow engines listed available during Vintageperiod being considered Fuel gasoline/oil mixture other events listed enginepowered rubber power etc can prac ticed done during Vintage period model designs limited prior December 31 1941 Dethermalizers would acceptable maximum flight times determined Contest Directorand dictated field conditions Well thats Free Flight knew bet its simple What About Radio Control Assist Radio control would acceptable same criteria cited pure Free Flight events exception active control radio would used during engine run engine shut offat time model would left fly its own hands off transmitter Official flight time would continue until radio transmitter control touched detherm alizing other reason point official time would completed Free Flight Radio-ControlledAssist would flown combined events cited 1940 rules stated above No national records would maintained Enjoy Participation AMA Nationals would determined through interest experi enced events Premise Extended Modern Free Flight Almost sections country ex periencing lack suitable FF flying sites Unfortunately some present-day Free Flighters have recognized phenome noneither because devotion event virtue good fortune living area country satis factory flying field can still found modelers have often heard comment restate fact nothing else like Free Flight have never able adequately explain feeling having terflies stomach strive help cabin models looked alike Heres Phil Carey Alpha Corsair model achieve few seconds time clock would fulfill search attaining maximum airborne time Reality must taccdRC-Assist Free Flight opens new horizons beat rap limited flying fields thereby contribute increased participation Free Flight activity expect will result its growthperhaps its survival Summary Vintage competition category oulined could pave wayespecially use RCAssistto stimulate modern-day FF After real vintage period did pave way modern-day aeromodeling RC major force present-day activity As stated earlier article would en courage AMA members submit recommendations comments suggestions regarding establishing Vintage cate gory within AMA plan make formal proposal Contest Board next rules-change cycle creation Vin tage category Please write Joe Beshar 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 RC-assist a Herky Ed Rangus CIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL IT AMA Contest Activity 1982 Academy Model Aeronautics sanc tioned 1742 contests other activities 1982 Contest Directors completed contest reports 1477 events submit ted AMA HQ reports certain interesting observations can drawn 34423 contestants participated 1477 contests 1980 1340 contest reports returned showed 29590 contestants participated means slightly contes tants per contest 1982 well crease number contests reports submitted 898 Oass meets 705 RC 60 Class B meets 53 RC 360 Class AA meets 206 RC 73 FF 67 CL 9 Indoor 53 Class AAA meets 17 CL 13 RC FF 1 Indoor 2 Class AAAA meets Indoor FF 27 meets combined events like RC FF example US FAI team selection programs held 48 contests 453 modelers entered 23 Static Displays/Auctions/Mall Shows 2356 participants three record trials RC Soaring tracted seven participants 30 Indoor record trials 268 contestants also 29 demonstrations 512 participants Static Show continued Main Ballroom Quality Inn Hotel Chicopee MAthe Nats AMA HQ location Entry opens 800 am Friday July 29 closes 400 pm following day Satur day July 30 Judging done contestants will take place Sunday awards will made 300 pm Sunday afternoon July 31 will 19 awards three categories first place categories break down like RCScale Best Show Top Junior/Senior Helicopter Pattern Pylon Soaring Sport Free FlightScale Best Show Top Junior/Senior Sport Competi tion Control LineScale Best Show Top Junior/Senior Aerobatics Competition Sport Contestants can win trophy 83 Hats Booster Kit Get em theyre hot Knowing modelers will want some collectable memorabilia first-ever East Coast Nats AMA HQ has prepared very nice Nats Booster Kit contains Nats pin First Annual AMA Convention pin 83 Nats patch First Convention patch Nats program book Springfield Nats bumper sticker reduced-size replica ficial 83 Nats publicity poster Its $13 value $10 postpaid US items kit available separately following prices $3 pins $2 patches $1 program book bumper sticker poster Order items AMA Supply Service Section AMA HQ SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT 122 Model Aviatjon tarry rnamr winos TwIn-pusI1eI yuu dr wonder got same number turns motor Now know Competition Rules Proposals Activity trying experiment time effort keep interested modelers informed whats going rules-change cycle present listing of rules-change proposals survived Initial Vote Contest Boards have affected Cross-Proposals ones will go directly Final Vote Contest Board ballots must returned September 1 1983 Basic Rules Proposals Final Vote General Rules Proposals GEN-84-1 Delete Terrain specification Section 1 rule book I-I Cain GEN-84-3Delete/relocate takeoff facilities rules now given Section 1 rule book H Cain GEN 84-5Clarify Contest Director appointment responsibilities concerning additional contest officials H Cain GEN-84-7Provide substitute Contest Director R Meuser G EN-84-8Provide alternate Contest Director R Meuser GEN-84-9Establish maximum weight model aircraft W Northrop GEN-84-1 0Prohibit gaseous boosts metal-bladed propellers AMA activities W Northrop GEN-84-1 1Extend ban hazardous model fuels W Northrop Radio Control Rules ProposalsPAT TERN RC-84-1No rate gyros autopilots Pattern M Moritko RC-84-2Unify de scriptions Traffic Pattern H Cain RC-846Put maneuver sketches description H Crispin Jr RC-84-7Modify Equal Exposure Judges rule H Crispin Jr RC-848Update flightline layout H Crispin Jr RC-84-9Exempt certain maneuvers 60-degree-upward viewing frame H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 0Only pilot may oper ate transmitter controls H Crispin Jr4 RC 84-11Clarify scoring spins part spiral H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 2Clarify defi nition Double Stall Turn H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 3Clarify description Cuban Eight Reverse Cuban Eight Judges Guide H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 4Clarify descrip tion Figure M H Crispin Jr RC-84-15 Tail-dragger wheel landings OK H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 6Square Horizontal Eightre move 20-meter reference H Crispin Jr4 RC-84-21 Revise Sportsman class pattern R Knetzger RC-84-25Eliminate airborne time limit B Crossley RC-8l-26CDs set number flights advance B Crossley RC-84-30 Add new FAI Pattern class F3A L Ott RC-84-31Modify existing Pat tern class maneuver schedules L Ott RC 84-32 Modify some maneuver descriptions Judges Guide L Ott RC-84-33 Make upwind downwind maneuver orien tations mandatory classes D Kamp schror RC-84-37Four flights count six rounds flown T Stiliman RC-8438 Master flies F3A rules advancement Master voluntary Expert flies 1982 FAI rules R Chidgey SAILPLANE RC-84-3ScaleIike landings RC Sailpianes P Proefrock RC-84-27 New Cross-Country Race event Provisional L Renaud RC-84-35No need comply FAI specifications J Grigg PYLON RACING RC-84-20QM Allow fuel pressure W Yeager SPORT AEROBATICS RC-84-22Sport Aerobatics Adopt IAC Judging standards techniques F Lawrence RC-84-23 Sport Aerobatics CDs publish judge qualifications F Lawrence HELICOPTER RC-84-39Balance flight static points Scale H Hagen RC-8440Experts fly 11 maneuvers H Hagen RC-84-41Novice flies 7 maneuvers five minutes H Hagen RC-84-42Replace 3 termediate maneuvers 1 H Hagen Note no active proposal No RC-84-3 6 Control Line Rules ProposalsENDUR ANCE CL-84-1 oz fuel Endurance J Brautlecht PRECISION AEROBATICS CL-84-9 Correct maneuver description Outside Square Loops Preszler CL-84-1 1Land ing eliminate onelap rule Preszler CL-84-1 2Amend rules allow special pro cedures Nats Preszler CL-84-37 Clarify Four Leaf Clover G Higgins COMBAT CL-84-1 5Redefine fuselage Slow Combat R McNally CL-84-17 Provide end match Slow Combat R McNally CL-84-1 8Increase line thick ness engines up 25cc R McNally CL-84-26Stabilizer specification Slow Combat M Henry CL-84-27Specify canopy Slow Combat M Henry CL GENE RAL CL-84-1 3Delete certain records procedures CL General section R McNally SPEED CL-84-21Standard fuel Speed events except jet G Hempel RACING CL-84-23Add second 70-lap qualifying race Scale Racing F Williams Scale Rules ProposalsRC SPORT SCALE SC-84-2Twenty-pound weight limit Sport Scale D Platt SC-84-3Clarify Proof Accuracy rule D Platt SC-84-6Varied distance judging Sport Scale Outline Finish Color MarkingsW Northrop SC-84-1 3Lose craftsmanship points no Component Parts declaration submitted documentation B Karlsson SC-84-14 Bonus points craftsman builders 0 Moses SC-84-1 8Static judging form D Platt GENERAL SCALE SC-84-4Amend Landing downgrades D Platt SC-84-1 2 Eliminate contestant maneuver complete call B Karlsson SC-84-5Revise static judging area RC CL Sport Scale R Underwood SC-84-8lndoor/Outdoor Rub ber Scale delete Double Surface basic points static judging R Clemens SC84-11Equal weights static flight scores Indoor/Outdoor Peanut Miller SC-84-1 5RC Precision Scale Separate AMA Precision Scale FAI rules D Platt SC-84-1 7Let RC Giant Scale Precision D Platt SC-84-1 6Unified Judging Regula tions Amend SC-84-15 accepted D Platt Free Flight Rules Proposals FF-84-1 Es tablish new AMA Nordic A-i Glider class D Domina FF-84-2Specify size CO-2 motor fuel tanks B Brown FF-84-3AIIow novice contestants extra flights Class AA meets D Hughes FF-84-5Add new Elec tric Power class R Covalt Indoor Rules Proposals IN-84-1 Provide High-Technology class Indoor HLG D Domina IN-84-2Add new Indoor Rubber categories J Carter IN-84-3Add Manhat tan-formula Indoor Cabin AMA rule book E Whitten N-84-4No commercially-avail able props Indoor Duration C Sotich About Cross-Proposals addition previously-listed rules survived Initial Vote additional 18 rules also passed Initial Vote against 42 Cross-Proposals have submitted As stated last months Rules Propo sals special feature various Contest Boards now have vote Cross-Propo sals decide whether Cross-Proposal will replace Basic Proposal some cases Cross Proposal submitted against Basic Propo sal Contest Board has decide Cross-Proposals prefer over Basic Proposal survivors terim Vote will go Final Vote Interim Vote results will reported Competition Newsletter soon possible after Interim Vote ballots tab ulatedprobably September 1983 issue Very soon after Interim Vote com pleted Contest Boards must take Final Vote Basic- CrossProposals voting deadline September 1 1983 results vote will pub lished soon possible after Final Vote tabulatedprobably December 1983 issue final step whole process will revision AMA rule book include newly-adopted competition rules 1984-85 book supposed distributed January 1984 goes well final editing rule book done Contest Board chairmen publishing done AMA HQ staff book will out time Modeler Input Wantedl have interest competition rules comments Basic Cross Proposals wanted Contest Boards Contact appropriate FF RC CL SC IN Contest Board member AMA dis trict comments Any type per sonal contact desired will probably helpful write Names ad dresses Contest Board members found Competition Directory section Competition Newsletter Other 18 Basic Proposals Well give list 18 Basic Pro posals against 42 Cross-Proposals submitted convenience Please refer last months special feature Cross Proposals summaries of CrossProposals General Rules Proposals GEN-84-2Redefine Contest Director responsibilities providing contest equipment H Cain GEN 84-4Clarify conditions Contest Directors competing own contest H Cain Radio Control Rules ProposalsSAILPLAN ES RC-84-5Eliminate Sailplane classes B R Powell RC-84-24FAI rules ap ply size weight J Grigg PYLON RACING RC-84--17No flying below tops pylons G Gillburg RC-84-18 QM Allow 240 diamventuris W Yeager RC-84-19QM Allow use certain epoxy type propellers W Yeager RC-84-28QM Continued next page August 1983 123 OAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBC Compefition Newstetier will present lime time coostructive thosighi provoking lileas criticisms AMA rules policies affect cocipetitors Wisen issue has two sides CN will endeavor print viewpoints thai hare heen suhotittedwithin tiwels available spare unitluenets timeliness awl good taste Oelermleatioo appropeiatoeess foe publication acy waiters niost neces sity rest solely pablislser ihoughts presented aethor aod should out oeceusarily construed AMA 110 AMA officers publisher should note publication hero roles-change policy-change Ideas dnes necessarily mean specific proposal has presented Contest Board Executive Council appropriate committee such action responsibility author anyone else interested obtaining official action Soapbox does usually present second letter subject author however Glen Carterts letter December 1982 issue has resulted much comment RC Pattern community felt second letter should receive airing Alphabet Soup Revisited Whatever case may some good will come originally intended since RCers now thinking seriously ways develop Patternts future Letts hope positive thinking creative majority yet heard d hate think modelers typical overreact vilify condemn offering solution own have re cently heard themwhat thoughts groups involved RC Aerobatic flying Getting together simply inGlenn Carter volves few words policy direction communicated various newsletters groups have special interests intent goals Spell out simple understanding needednot conflict Whats complicated about Should right hand know what left hand doing Probably sothere still two sides coin months 1982 newsletters magazines full very negative reac tions FAIs adoption Turnaround pattern great things tijust Certainly no changes should occur besides should FAI suggests Very few RCers acquainted FAI organizations actively volved nor know function Moreover same people being asked form opinions based upon one-sided views being presented time No effort made present other side coin probably because would too controversial views con trary establishment would surely cause much deliberation unrest obvious truth Nonetheless somebody speak up felt offered cataclysmic epistle humorously captioned icAiphabet Soup Alphabet Soup orWhat always wanted know about FAI-IAC-TOC-IMAC WAC-NSRCA-CIAM-NSPJA-AMA tonguein-cheek offering controversial personal opinions designed encourage unification constructive thoughts future RC Pat tern competition Unfortunately AMAs rewrite omitted admonition changed reference fact IMAC could handle WAC team selections should handle fur ther altering intent all* unfortunate much ink has subsequently committed non productive abusive negative remarks especially make erroneous assumptions illogical interpretations order justify published tirades Please gentlemen confirm intent source such information before launching verbal abuse Its self-degrading Furthermore personal opinions should never have associated organization done another publication newsletter char ter membership NSRCA will note mentioned Lest become spokesman too * Note editor did bit reorganiz ing Mr Carters original letter hoping shorten clarify thoughts pre sented Alphabet Soup title also changed Thoughts RC Turn around Pattern hoping draw reader attention Yes changed crucial could shouldprobably accident RMcM Help Youngster just received word modeling buddy way back 1940s Dale Kim has admitted AMA Hall Fame What honor thought would share acquaint ed Dale Everyone always decrying fact nobody doing anything beginners Well Dale has probably done hobby today exper tise has always A-type engines along Speed Precision Scale U-Controlsomething kids can afford subject attract younger generation hobby have rolling idea around about year now thought would throw out other newsletter editors receive newsletter back up just little idea could apply just about phases Radio Control ages well Back good old days B C D Speed events Junior Senior Open Divisions junior Senior Open Precision Aero batics Free Flight on Having personal interest RC Pattern Pylon Racing idea has occurred would several routes take try increase number people interested joining ranks particular interest group RC field instance What would wrong having Pattern devoted no larger 051 engines B Pattern up 39 engines C Pattern up 59 engines D Pattern 60 61 enginesor larger current trend con tinues know what sayinghow could possibly administrated con tests what about rule making what would allow way special equipment events restric tions matter Well can say took quite few years come far have always say standing still making changes going backwards Good thought first said heavy words Could some youngster good guiding hand some us over-thehill gang could take inexpensive 4-channel radio 25 engine pick multitude kits $30 $40 range able compete B Pattern Junior Senior age group stay until reached age 21 chose advance himself Open group order show big boys really should done can say must pretty dis couraging go local field watch some really good Pattern pilot flying Rossi-piped Super Megaton retracts 49 switches transmitter asking question much does cost get hobby mister Does make feel important say Ah just about $1500 kid does make shed tear Have forgotten what like use Am broid glue banana oil try get first rubberband job air Ill tell thing have forgotten first time really got fly about half block Any out care pick up idea might have noticed two Dale Kims youngsters did very well 1982 Nats Teresa Kim 1st CL AA Speed Joe Kim 1st CL Precision Scale both Senior Division engines Sure grew up hobby Dad great small engines on did receive help what have give other hand can figure out some way youngsters day get RC hitting Dad up loan one-half size National Debt taking some time helpwell anyhow have planted seed Now needs rain Any guys out qualify Bet Let hear Reprinted newsletter North Central Kansas Radio Control Club Fred Souchek editor SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPB 124 Model Aviation Rules Proposals continuedCARRIER CL-84-6Delete iiBuilder ofpermitted low speed DQd P Mazur Require mufflers muffled tuned pipes R Model rule L Cordes CL-84-7In- RACING CL-84-22Revise Slow Rat F Wilson RC84-29Require mufflers muf- crease Profile Carrier wingspan 50 L Williams fled tuned pipes R WilsonCordes CL-84-8Delete 60-degree nose-high e Rules Proposals SC-84-1 Revise rule substitute maximum low speed flightstatic scoring Sport Scale Sailpianes K Control Line Rules proposalsPRECI-time 150 sec L Cordes CL-84-32Re-Ruhf SION AEROBATICS CL-84-2Maneuver di-fine landing description P Mazur CL-84-33 Flight Rules Proposals FF-84-4Deagrams pilots viewpoint B ZimmerOnly three 60-degree nose-high warningslete Rocket Power event H Murphy
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NE WSLE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS1810 SAMUEL MORSE DRIVE RESTON VA 22090 First Sullivan Award Winner Matty Sullivan award first given contestant performance 1982 AMA Nationals bestowed junior-age mod eler giving best performance junior Natswith additional re quirement Junior must utilize services adult helper Melanie San ford Dallas TX winner details award fully de scribed August 1982 Competition Newsletter summarized Points Continued page 118 83 Nats News Hats Week July 24-31 Big Indoor Week Hats official Indoor flying site 1983 Nationals offers unique opportunities contestants spectators casual Indoor fliers modelers attending Nats other events Oh Say Have Seen Base Hangar flying site Westover AFB very close CL RC flying areas first time yeats chance see Indoor activity will readily available almost Nats entrants spectators short walk will get Indoor flying will going week long will both official unof ficial events test flying fun-flying may never again such good chance see enjoy form aero modeling Indoor Site huge Base Hangar lends itself well Indoor flying has large unobstructed floor space 200 x 280 ft arched ceiling provides useful flying area about 60 ft high center building Continued page 118 NC Hats Possible RF Interference An examination commercial radio oper ations region around site 1983 AMA NatsWestover AFB Chicopee MAindicates two frequencies definite interference possibilities Several commercial operations around Hart ford CT about 25 miles south Westover AFB might troublesome Nats RCersAMA RC clubs area Nats being contacted first step further evaluate situation sure check bulletin boards AMA Nats HQ Quality Inn Hotel Chicopee MA RC sites latest information Frequencies Affected station Agawam MA within 10 miles Westover operates 72320 MHzthe same Purple/White frequency station Holyoke MA also about 10 miles Westover transmits 7294 MHzwhich within 20 kHz 7296 MHz RCfrequen cy Yellow/White operations Hartford CT area transmit 7218 MHz within 20 kHz RC 7216Blue/White 7238 MHz within 20 kHz 7240Orange/White As yet is no positive evidence Continued page 118 OTHER NATS ITEMS APPEAR ON PAGES 118 122 Trick nhntn view 83 Nats Indoor site composite three picturesand dont match up too well seams However its nn4 show Site good advantagelarge clear relatively smooth ceilina hanaina liohts will rnised August 1983 117 Pd lAX Melanie Sanford . atty Sullivan award did 82 Nats adult helper/mechanic father J Curtis Sanford Jr Indoor continued about 40 ft high sides cross section sketch hangar appeared Com petition Newsletter section June 1983 issue page 1 22 Official Events Official Indoor Nats events will flown first three days Nats July 25-27 remaining five days Nats Week will see unofficial events flownwith great probability events will made up spot Free Time daily hourly schedules five free days have yet made out plan provide opportunities anyone kind Indoor model fly much possiblefrom morning until night Indoor RC expectedElectric Rubber perhaps CO-2-powered craft may will also lots time fly Peanuts Hand-Launched Gliders micro film models Except some impromptu made-up on-the-spot contests may develop activity last five days will informal no fee involved dont have Nats entrant fly will mostly flyfor-fun time will greatest oppor tunity yet Indoor fliers simply fly thing everything As Texan Johnny Clemens might say Yall come yhear Melanie continued earned official Nats event has Junior category contestant must have assistance adult helper mechanic points earned event based total number Junior entrants event although placing last will still earn point no limit number events can entered course earning points contestant accumulating points wins Melanie following record con testant 1982 Nats 1stIndoor Peanut Scale 1stIndoor AMA Scale 1stIndoor Cabin 1stOutdoor Rubber Scale 1stAMA Gas Scale 1stA Gas 1stB Gas 1stC Gas 1stPayload 1stCoupe d Hiver 2ndOut door Peanut Scale 2ndElectric Power 2nd Indoor AMA Stick 3rdIndoor Easy B Competition Directory CONTEST COORDINATORSPP Pat Enghsh 823 Broaclway Vrncennes IN 47591 I Bernice Williams 347 Southwick Rd Westfield MA 01085 VII events entire dstrict I@xcapt Michigan II A SobrinO 87-26 88th 51 Woodhaven Oucens NY 11421 Gregg Seydel 3625 East lone Terrace Cudahy WI 53110 AC Ernest Nikodant 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 Michigan RC Bill Fuori 28 FernwOod Dr Commack NY 11725 RC Wayne Veager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 48174 III Ken Reber 427 Elm Dr Nazareth PA 18064 lEastI CL & FF Paul Smith 11112 Dill Dr Sterling Hgts Ml 48077 M Weisenbach 4568 W 140th Cleveland OH 44135 IWestI VIII Randy Ranoolph P0 Box 271048 Dallas TX 75227 IV Warren Sanders Jr 9735 52nd Avenue College Park MD IX Bill Bieda UNIVAC Bldg. 7100 W Center Rd No 420 20741Omaha NE 68108 AC Ed Byerley 200 Commander Cove Stafford VA 22554AC Georne Hunter 6962 5 Lamar St Littleton CO 80123 V RC HR Norckuer 12016 Queens P1 HuntsvillC AL35803 X James Caughran 27818 Ormond Ave Hayward CA 94544 FF Wallace Johnson 4112 White Acres Rd. Montgomery ALNorth 38106Harry Apoian 27704 Saddle Rd Rolling Hill CA 90274 Southl Prank Gomes 2241 Noah Street Honolulu HI 96816 HI VI RC Charles Gray 201 Hulman Salem Rd Terre Haute meets IN 47803 Xl Tom Cope 23262 58 57th St Rt 3 lssaGuah WA 96027 AC Soaring Helen Olsen 620 Old Bonhomme University City AC James McCarty 16958 Marinne View Dr Seattle WA MO 6313298166 CL WR BodziOch Jr 235 W Glade Palatine IL 60067 AC Pylon & Soaring AC Pattern other ACRC lescept Soaring Bold Face Below Indicmtee Chairmen ContUt Board FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARDVI Chris Matsuno 8576 Cingar St John MO 63114 Henry Struck RFD 2 Hamburg Old LymeCT06371VII Bill Shailor 13596 Montrose Detroit MI 48227 II Bradley Bane 60 Lake Ave. Lyndonvilla NY 14098VIII Mark Valeriss 1627 Overland Pass Sugarland TX 77478 Ill Rudy Kluiber 2021 Lakeland Ave Lakewood OH 44107IX Jerald Murphy 2432 AstrOn Colorado Springs CO 80906 IV Joe Boyle Jr 219 Shenandoah Rd Hampton VA 23361 X Joe Norcrosa P0 Boa 65 Hanford CA 93232 V Bonny Jenkins 3112 C Raises Rd Memphis TN 38118 XI Kevin Collins 2320 Sahalee Dr EAedmondWA98052 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARDV J Davis Jr 1813 5 Lakeshore Dr Birmingham AL 35216 Lance Murphy 29 Hightop Cir. 8 Handen CT 06814 VI Paul Proef rock 3969 Weber Way Lexington KY 40514 II hoe Friend 41 Carriage Hill Dr Colts Neck NJ 07722 VII Peter Waters 7420 7Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ill Ron Hesselbrock 6320 Blueberry Hill Ct. Cincinnati OH VIII Win Thomas 331 SE Rockesood Bartlesville OK 74003 45211 IX Loren Tregellas 3003S Everett Wichita KS 67217 IV W Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD X Bill Northrop Jr 621 W 19th St Costa Mesa CA 92827 20670XI Charles Davenport 1441S SE 266th St Kent WA 98031 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARDVI Bob Burch 7032 N Sioux Chizago IL 60646 I George Higgins P08os482 North Pembroke MA 02368 VII James SistOn 4941 WiscOnsin N New Hope MN 55428 II Bill Boss 7706 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 VIII Win Lee 3522 Tamargak Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Ill Laid Jackson 1028 ynut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 IX Michael Tallmen 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 ISA Ron McNally 6116 Bards Ave Springfield VA 22152 X Vic Garner P0 Box 573 Linvermore CA 94550 V Dave Hemstraught P0 Box 171 Moncks Corner SC 29461 XI John Thompson 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 SCALE CONTEST BOARD VI John Guenther AR 1Box 715 Borden IN 47106 lrv5aarl52 Langholm Dr NaghaaNHO3O6O VII Claude McCullough RR 1 Boa 487 Montezuma IA 50171 II Robert Clemens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14612 VIII Buddy Irwin 922 Sundown Ln. Dm010 TX 75116 Ill Edward Wisser 1521 Summit St McKeesport PA 15130 IX Dean Copeland 7817 Seward St Ontaha NE63114 IV Bob Karlsaon 2643 Marsh Rd Wilmington DC 19610 X Bill Stroman 12218 Dune St Norwalk CA 90650 V Davind PlatI 6940 NW 15th Pt Lauderdale FL 33313 XI Earle Moorhead 275 5 View Place S Salem OR 97302 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd. Wayland MA 01778 VI Chris Matsuno 8576 Ginger St John MO 63114 II Merrick Andrews 100 River Rd. A1 1 Bogota NJ 07603 VII Richard Doig 6 Canary Hill Dr Pontiac MI 48055 Ill Walter P Van Gorder 5869 Victory View Ln. Cincinnati VIII Ralph lBud Tenny Box 546 Richardinn TX 75060 OH 45238IX Stan Chilton 300S Main Wichita KS 67202 IV Don SruIl 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102X Clarence Mather 3660 Ecochee Ave. San Diego CA 92117 V John Martin 3227 Darwin St Coconut Grove Miami FL XI Dave Hagen 19957 S Land Rd Oregon City OR 97045 33133 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tupelo Napamille IL 60540 Melanie received award certificate accompanying cash award too Dave Benepe recent Fort Worth Planesman Model Club meeting father i-Curtis Sanford Jr received certificate being helper/mechanic RC Interference continued frequencies Hartford CT area will interfere Nats flying distance alone may enough protection although other factorssuch commercial operations transmitter power antenna height hours operation terrain between sta tion Nats sitecan also affect sit uation Thats much information available time play safe avoid last-minute hassle trying get trans mitter frequency changed service opera tion Nats may best avoid using 7232 MHz 7296 MHz Use judg ment others NC Helicopters Nuts Therell lot RC Helicopter activity 83 Springfield Nats Event Director Horace Hagen expects keep three separ ate flight lines busy both days Monday July 25 Tuesday July 26 usual four AMA Heli events will flownNovice Intermediate Expert Scale FAI has added fifth event Since FAI event added Nats schedule after Nats Entry Forms went press going handled special event $12 entry fee payable field No Nats basic entry late fee will charged contestant enters FAI event FAI event may also serve US RC Helicopter Team Selection Finals event RC Helicopter World Championships approved held Europe 1984 Since large number entries antici pated effort will made get three rounds competition during two contest days Present planning practice and/or demonstration flights will per mitted because crowded schedule added event extra flight lines have created need usual num ber contest officials Any modeler wishing volunteer judge other official score tabulation registration etc should contact Event Director Horace Hagan 15 Parkway Place Red Bank NJ 07701 tel 201/741-3097 home 201/577-5239 work Hats Static Show New Nats yeara Static Model Show showthere trophies too No flying involved anyone may enterand may enter models de sired $1 entry fee per model Static Show will located Continued page 122 118 Model Aviation ITS ALMOST HERE-the 1983 NATS NATIONAL CONVENTION its going winner Interest running higher levels weve ever seen expect contestants spectators good times ever before people excited about new National Con vention will held Friday Saturday Sunday NATS Week National Convention innovation combining traditional elements modelers enjoy some new ideas will serve round out NATS exper ience provide feature great interest sport flier National Conventions visible feature will Manufacturer Display area Located spacious patio Quality Inn Chicopee displays will mini hobby show will able view latest products industry Swap Shop great opportunity pick up someones uncompleted project save yourself some bucks building time sure bring plane lost interest halfway through construction kit youll never get around building can wheel deal Lovers model engines will enjoy MECA Collecto gether during National Convention Model Engine Collectors Association will displaying members collections trading swapping having grand old time Something new aeromodeling scene will appear National Conventionthe Seminars will hands discussion groups run experts specific topics will have chance learn enjoy quiet atmosphere Academy will running seminars topics such Club Administration Contest Director Getting Keeping Flying Sites Some Special Interest Groups will run seminars areas expertise example National Association Scale Aeromodelers will run seminar Scale research Manufacturers will offer seminars building techniques covering finishing hints using products typical seminar Ace RCs electronic kit building session participants will guided through project Ace technicians Top Flite Coverite plan conduct sessions using covering finishing products seminars present new varied opportunity Convention participants Pick favorite topics attend two three seminars will scheduled Friday Saturday Sunday minimize conflict competition flying Commemorative NATS First Day Cover issued COLLECTORS ATTENTION United States Postal Service branch office Chicopee Mass will issue special com memorative First Day Cover featuring 1983 AMA NATS first time NATS has recognized way will sold Post Office Chicopee during NATS week collectors can obtain canuellations day NATS also available immediately mail Academy cancelled opening day NATS wish order First Day Cover send stamped self-addressed envelope $100 cover wanted AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Please send mail orders Chicopee Post Office 57TH ANNUAL AMA NATS AIR SHOW CHICOPEE MASSACHUSETTS 01020 JULY 24-31 1983 AMA ~ACADEMYOF MODEL AERONAUTICS I~i IlrJJ k/rn 57TH ANNUAL NATS CHAMPIONSHIPS UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE SOUVENIR COVER II lUSMAILI August 1983 119 lat RnrnaI NATIONAL CONVENTION 6cb t~1 THE 1940 AMA COMPETITION RULES Ntc~1 1940 Rules Regulations Governing Building Flying Model Aircraft United States CLASSI FICATIONS models other internal combustion powered models classed wing area follows class A A model Class ef fective projected area its main supporting surfaces does exceed 30 square inches projected area urea seen looking down plane Class B when area exceeds 30 over 100 square inches Class C when area exceeds 100 over 150 square inches Class D when area exceeds 150 over 300 square inches Class E when area exceeds 300 square inches DEFINITIONS RISE OFF THE GROUND ROGA model airplane ROG type has landing gear permits take off ground floor starting standstill under its own power landing tear must strong enouth support model normal attitude taking off landint cases doubt its usefulness mast demonstrated glidint model height least four feet landing damage nosing over striking wing tip wheels shall turn freely such size strength permit model en taxi freely ordinary platform minimum diameter wheels shall less following Class AA inch Class D1 inches Class BA inch Class E2 inches Class Ci inch RISE OFF WATER ROWA model air plane ROW type can take off alight water must demonstrate its sea worthiness floating five seconds surfaces parts other floats must above surface water float un assisted must take off water starting standstill under its own power AMPHIBIANA model airplane amphibian type has combined character istics ROG ROW types fulfilling specifications substituting land ing gear models time shall average two flights respectively best three ROG flights best three ROW flights HAND-LAUNCHEDA model airplane hand-launched released flight directly hands launcher model shall launched elevation six feet above ground floor GLIDERA model glider similar model airplane powerplant may launched two ways 1 handlaunched 2 cowline-launched Hand-launch ing defined above Towline-launching accomplished pulling glider air string ground kite towline shall no longer 100 feet shall released model launcher flight time starts towline released Model gliders need have no landing gear fuselage cross-section towline gliders shall L2/200 PUSHERA model airplane pusher type has its propellers behind main sup porting surfaces TRACTORA model airplane trac tor type has its propellers forward main supporting surfaces TRACTOR-PUSHERA model airplane tractor-pusher type has propellers ward propellers behind main supporting surfaces INDOOR MODELA model indoor type designed primarily fly indoors area effective main supporting surfaces shall exceed 150 square inches OUTDOOR MODELA model out door type designed primarily fly out doors area effective main support ing surfaces shall less 100 square inches unless otherwise specified Outdoor models shall weigh complete ready fly less three ounces avoirdupois 100 square inches effective wing area ballast used bring model up re quired weight shall securely attached prevent its being dropped flight Out door hand-launched gliders shall conform weight rule 1 ounce 50 square inches Towline gliders shall conform weight role 1 ounces 50 square inches wing area STICK MODELA model stick type has body composed single stick open framework rather fuselage Models using tubes framework enclose motors shall have total maximum crosssection area stick greater L2/200 L equals length stick Out doors type power permitted except internal combustion CABIN OR FUSELAGE MODELA model fuselage type has built-up en closed fuselage minimum area total maximum cross-section fuselages must correspond formula L2/1 00 L equals overall length model excluding propeller fuselage shall streamline form have less 90 per cent its surface area covered Outriggers booms may used fuse lage type models fuselage shall structure supports motor wings empennage landing gear rubber used motive power shall contained entirely within model questionable model classification fuselage stick doubt must submitted Contest Director approval before con test Contestants must present contest ficials full-size drawing maximum cross-section fuselage different cabin model drawing made paper ruled half-inch squares FLYING SCALE MODELA flying scale model exact replica man-carrying macbin part being proportional size corresponding part larger ma chine exception propellers may altered suit builders wishes Full-scale outline drawing flying scale model ie same size model should presented judges assist checking accuracy entries EXHIBITION SCALE MODELSAn exhi bition scale model exact non-flying rep lica man-carrying airplane part being proportional size location corresponding part larger plane NAA does recognize categories ex hibition scale models hut guidance local contest committees suggested rules given Any model similar type plane placing first third national competition exhibition scale event cannot entered ensuing national contest AUTOGIROAn autogiro model sup ported flight action air vanes rotate freely approximate ly vertical axis supplemented thrust propeller approximately horizontal axis area vanes surfaces shall less fixed wing no sizesubdivisions autogiro models launching method optional either handlaunched ROG effective area supporting surfaces considered sum area fixed wing pius area vanes Autogiro models out door records must conform weightfor-area rule HELICOPTERA helicopter model must rise assistance supported flight solely lift power-driven propeller vanes no size-subdivi sions helicopter models Outdoor models must conform weight rule ORNITHOFTERAn ornichopter model derives its lift propulsion solely flapping wings no size-subdivi sions ornithopters Outdoor models must conform weight role VACUPLANES ROTOPLANES other experimental types yet classified subdivided sufficiently standardized LIGHTER-THAN-AIR CRAFT yet classified CATEGORIES National Aeronautic Association recognizes official records following categories odor Senior Open com petition Classification wing area except interoal combustion power categories INDOOR STICK MODELS Airplanes Hand-bunchedClass B C ROGClassAB ROWClass B Gliders Hand-bunchedClass B Autogiros Launching optional nes classes size Ore chapters bunching optional no classes size Helicopters bunching optional no classes size FUSELAGE MODELS Airplane ROGClass F ROWClass OUTDOORS STICK MODELS Airplanes Hand-bunchedClass C D ROWClassCD Gliders Hand-bunchedClass B C D TowlinebunchedClass C D E Autogiros Launching optional no classes size Ornitbopters Launching optional no classes size Helicopters Launching optional no classes size FUSELAGE MODELS Other Internal Combustion Powered Airplanes ROGClass C D E ROWClass C D FUSE LAGE MODELS internal Combustion Poweredclassed engine displacement Airplanes ROGClassABC ROWClass B C CONTEST RULES ACCEPTANCE OF RECORDSNo record official until has accepted Contest Board National Aeronautic As satiation Only duration records flying models officially recognized records eligible recognition must made sanctioned meets under specific direction Contest Board NAA Applica don recognition National records mast made official application forms NAA-appointed Contest Directors Board shall beebe final judge interpretation rules WHO MAY COMPETEContestants official contest establishing records NAA trophies MUST members Model Division NAA Contestants younger 16 years classed juniors over 16 under 21 years classed Seniors Contestants over 21 eligible competition Open class separate categories records group tbe rec ords being classed junior Senior Open according contestants age record made OFFICIALSAll sanctioned contests meets record trials shall conducted officially appointed NAA Contest Director may name assistants nec essary DESIGN OF MODELSThere no re strictions design models except shall meet specifications named definitions classifications However models must designed drop no parts flight during takeoff NUMBER OF MODE LSEach contestant will allowed maximum three models event may use com plete flights NUMBER OF FLIGHTSExcept case gliders contestant will allowed total three official flights flight start lasts 20 seconds longer out door contest exception gas models indoor models flight staff lasts 60 seconds longer Any flight less failure fly promptly called shall judged delayed flight Pushing guiding model shall also constitute delayed flight except case gas models ROG role has waived see internal Combus tion Powered Models Three successive de layed flights shall considered displacing official flight determining what coe stitotes official delayed flight ficial time will count model must re main flight being touched after officially released unless apparent out control about strike ground declared timers time collision such flight judged official flight Should subsequent official flights fail surpass duration delayed flight has declared contestant shall entitled reinstatement delayed flight official Scoring time indoor models shall longest three official flights except case indoor gliders scoring time shall longest nine official flights Scoring time foe out door models shall average elapsed time three official flights except case outdoor hand-launched gliders scoring time shall average elapsed time three longest nine official flights computing average time seconds second numeral right decimal shall dropped results shall carried nearest mathematical tenth contestant also makes delayed flight INDOORS model meets obstruc elan prevents further flight Should contestant make complete official flight nine possible chances best de layed flight average three best delayed shall recorded best time Actual flight time shall credited flight ends obstruction no allowance ing added such mishap power event flight less 40 seconds total elapsed time engine run over 20 seconds considered delayed flight NUMBER OF FLIGHTSGLIDERSIn case hand-launched gliders con testant will allowed total nine official flights view thisflight allowance delayed flights gliders will recognized allowed TIME OF FLIGHTSFlight time starts instant model flight ends model first touches ground floor after being launched meets abstraction prevents further flight Time also ends model passes timers sight bat timers shall make effort keep model sight until lands model meets obstruction fails free lode pendently resumes flight within ten sec onds time shall continue uninterrupted Timers outdoor meet will remain field within prescribed circle exceed 200 feet radius timers will keep mod els sight use normal vision col ored glasses orson shades permitted INTERNAL COMBUSION FOWE RED MODELSAny model using internal com bustion power limited total weight fuel seven pounds wing loading less B ounces per square foot wing area must weigh least tO ounces cubic inch motors displace ment must fuselage type must meet cross-section rule Motor run must limited timer fuel measure ment wore 20 seconds contest work Only Seniors Open-class contes tunes holding NAA Gas Model Division li censes may compete power model contests under 16 may fly upon signing pledge approval super vision NAA Contest Director li censed gas model member appointed him No powered model may flown except approval Contest Director engine run longer 30 seconds flying competition 30-second motor ran permitted Gas models must ROG UNASSISTED except conditions prevent such instances Contest Directors may permit hand-launching gas models understanding such flights will eligible record purposes INTERNAL COMBUSION POWERED MODEL CLASSIFICATIONS intereal combustion power model classifications follows Class A Models using engines having up including 20 cubic inch dis placement Class B Models using engines 20 cubic inch displacement up including 30 cubic inch dis placement Class C Models using engines 30 cubic inch displacement up including 125 cubic inch dis placement Combined ClassModels using engines up including 125 cubic inch dis placement meeting other specifications internal combos tion powered model classifications event small local meets scarcity entries prizes would make inadvisable toe duct separate gas events sep orate awards NAA will recognize national gas model records made Class B C record performance established Com bined Class will accepted whichever three classes fits providing exceeds class record least 2% Any flight under 40 seconds elapsed time over 20 seconds engine run will con sidered delayed flight Final time recorded will average three official flights allowed NEW NATIONAL RECORDSTo receive official recognition new performances classificatians must exceed previous records least 2% Rules conclude nexr page 120 Model Aviation ECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL IT Society Antique Modelers SAM AMA-recognized special interest organiza tion makes its own competition rules outside AMA Contest Board Procedures Thus whatever rules produced SAM subject process AMA member can get involved concerning acceptance modification rejection rulesonly SAM members have voice process Meanwhile SAM strong growing ac tivity special following seems safe say practically members SAM also AMA members same time number AMA members SAM members fly models similar flown SAM activity However prefer own thing simply fly OldTimer-type Free Flight models some radio control some following article proposes AMA competition activity somewhat akin SAM subject AMA Contest Board Pro cedures AMA members can determine what rules used intended sort bridge between AMA SAM simply means encouraging AMA members enjoy fun Old-Time Free Flight plus option using RC make manageable flying fields poorly suited typical FF retrieval proposal former president SAM has done much pioneering work concerning use RC FF models Joe Beshars aim promote fun flying bring AMA mem bers enjoyment what model flying used like aid modern materials equipment minimize problems * * **** *** * * ** ** * ISIT Joe Beshar AMA 175 SAM 45 0000 0 0 0 0 0 VINTAGE EVENT IN AMA time consider creating Vintage categorycommonly referred Old-Timer within AMA After does exemplify its own heritageit within NAA-AMA framework began us recog nize aeromodeling experiencing dra matic growth profile Certainly encour aged technological developments available us some boggle mind radio control flight packs weighing 31A oz less epoxy cyanoacrylate glues silicone compounds etc nostalgia pre-WW II December 1941 era its dope glue experience cannot should notbe forgotten mode activities will always enjoyable competitor well spectator now just might relate elegant nostalgia reasons want propose Vintage category within AMA hereby solicit suggestions commentspro confor outline follows Please confuse proposal SAM Society Antique Modelers sep arate growing strong organization intended proposed category should affect SAM way except indi rectly strengthen As competitive activity rules requiredand exist record now just published 1940 copy rules complete presently-obsolete terminology organizational references included presentation rules should interest AMA members todayjust compare present-day AMA rule book order limit state-of-the-art pre-1 942 period essential imple ment some restrictions technologykeep uncomplicated simplel Vintage Free Flight Category Accordingly basic proposal model design engine etc existed originally prior December 31 1941 would ac ceptable Vintage category ex ternal outline model designs including di hedral polyhedral airfoil length span etc Continued next page CIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEM * ************************ ************ ********* ******** **** ******* * * *** **** * ** ******* ** SPECIAL ITI 1940 Rules continued BUILDER OF MODELEach contestant shall assemble lifting surfaces fuselage design may obtained source Only builder may fly model rec ords Models built kits acceptable TERRAINThe terrain outdoor meets shall vary difference level standard-practice landing areas air ports Smooth takeoff facilities pro vided Contest Directors Horizontal raised runways permitted providing six 6 inches off ground DISQUALIFICATIONSAny contestant breaks rule contest conducts himself contrary ordinary requirements common courtesy may upon recommen dation officials disqualified Models broken landing disqualified EXCLUSIONA sentence exclusion may pronounced local Contest Committee against entrant event events meet case found ineligible take part events considered guilty misbehavior un fair practice local Contest Committee may order removal flying field building entrant refuses obey order responsible official PROTESTProtests will considered presented writing local Contest Director within hour after close Contest protestant must indicate action decision name contestants officials involved com plete details APPEALAppeal may made NAA Contest Board action taken pro test As case protests appeals made NAA must made writing within three-day period following action meet Contest Committee original pro test LOSS OF AWARDAny competitor may excluded suspended event shall thereby forfeit right award event EMERGENCY RULESThe Contest Di rector Field Judges may approval least half Contest ficials establish emergency rules necessary providing said rules direct violation Official NAA Contest Rules Regu lations August 1983 121 TIME FORA CIA ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITE ca 1-ranklins uper i.ycuo-puw~ D~ Bombshell has Trexier airwheels too could altered way use ot current materials adhesives would ac ceptabie would strengthing lightening internal structures use modern-day propellers Referring section 1940 rules covering Internal Combustion Engines Since original ignition engines have limited availabil ity following power plants would ac ceptable since replica converted ignition engines converted glow ignition readily available Also listed proposed engine-run limits 1 Original ignition engines 20 sec 2 Replica ignition engines period l7sec 3 Converted ignition engines cross scavenged onlyno Schnuerles - 14 sec Note glow engines listed available during Vintageperiod being considered Fuel gasoline/oil mixture other events listed enginepowered rubber power etc can prac ticed done during Vintage period model designs limited prior December 31 1941 Dethermalizers would acceptable maximum flight times determined Contest Directorand dictated field conditions Well thats Free Flight knew bet its simple What About Radio Control Assist Radio control would acceptable same criteria cited pure Free Flight events exception active control radio would used during engine run engine shut offat time model would left fly its own hands off transmitter Official flight time would continue until radio transmitter control touched detherm alizing other reason point official time would completed Free Flight Radio-ControlledAssist would flown combined events cited 1940 rules stated above No national records would maintained Enjoy Participation AMA Nationals would determined through interest experi enced events Premise Extended Modern Free Flight Almost sections country ex periencing lack suitable FF flying sites Unfortunately some present-day Free Flighters have recognized phenome noneither because devotion event virtue good fortune living area country satis factory flying field can still found modelers have often heard comment restate fact nothing else like Free Flight have never able adequately explain feeling having terflies stomach strive help cabin models looked alike Heres Phil Carey Alpha Corsair model achieve few seconds time clock would fulfill search attaining maximum airborne time Reality must taccdRC-Assist Free Flight opens new horizons beat rap limited flying fields thereby contribute increased participation Free Flight activity expect will result its growthperhaps its survival Summary Vintage competition category oulined could pave wayespecially use RCAssistto stimulate modern-day FF After real vintage period did pave way modern-day aeromodeling RC major force present-day activity As stated earlier article would en courage AMA members submit recommendations comments suggestions regarding establishing Vintage cate gory within AMA plan make formal proposal Contest Board next rules-change cycle creation Vin tage category Please write Joe Beshar 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 RC-assist a Herky Ed Rangus CIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL IT AMA Contest Activity 1982 Academy Model Aeronautics sanc tioned 1742 contests other activities 1982 Contest Directors completed contest reports 1477 events submit ted AMA HQ reports certain interesting observations can drawn 34423 contestants participated 1477 contests 1980 1340 contest reports returned showed 29590 contestants participated means slightly contes tants per contest 1982 well crease number contests reports submitted 898 Oass meets 705 RC 60 Class B meets 53 RC 360 Class AA meets 206 RC 73 FF 67 CL 9 Indoor 53 Class AAA meets 17 CL 13 RC FF 1 Indoor 2 Class AAAA meets Indoor FF 27 meets combined events like RC FF example US FAI team selection programs held 48 contests 453 modelers entered 23 Static Displays/Auctions/Mall Shows 2356 participants three record trials RC Soaring tracted seven participants 30 Indoor record trials 268 contestants also 29 demonstrations 512 participants Static Show continued Main Ballroom Quality Inn Hotel Chicopee MAthe Nats AMA HQ location Entry opens 800 am Friday July 29 closes 400 pm following day Satur day July 30 Judging done contestants will take place Sunday awards will made 300 pm Sunday afternoon July 31 will 19 awards three categories first place categories break down like RCScale Best Show Top Junior/Senior Helicopter Pattern Pylon Soaring Sport Free FlightScale Best Show Top Junior/Senior Sport Competi tion Control LineScale Best Show Top Junior/Senior Aerobatics Competition Sport Contestants can win trophy 83 Hats Booster Kit Get em theyre hot Knowing modelers will want some collectable memorabilia first-ever East Coast Nats AMA HQ has prepared very nice Nats Booster Kit contains Nats pin First Annual AMA Convention pin 83 Nats patch First Convention patch Nats program book Springfield Nats bumper sticker reduced-size replica ficial 83 Nats publicity poster Its $13 value $10 postpaid US items kit available separately following prices $3 pins $2 patches $1 program book bumper sticker poster Order items AMA Supply Service Section AMA HQ SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT 122 Model Aviatjon tarry rnamr winos TwIn-pusI1eI yuu dr wonder got same number turns motor Now know Competition Rules Proposals Activity trying experiment time effort keep interested modelers informed whats going rules-change cycle present listing of rules-change proposals survived Initial Vote Contest Boards have affected Cross-Proposals ones will go directly Final Vote Contest Board ballots must returned September 1 1983 Basic Rules Proposals Final Vote General Rules Proposals GEN-84-1 Delete Terrain specification Section 1 rule book I-I Cain GEN-84-3Delete/relocate takeoff facilities rules now given Section 1 rule book H Cain GEN 84-5Clarify Contest Director appointment responsibilities concerning additional contest officials H Cain GEN-84-7Provide substitute Contest Director R Meuser G EN-84-8Provide alternate Contest Director R Meuser GEN-84-9Establish maximum weight model aircraft W Northrop GEN-84-1 0Prohibit gaseous boosts metal-bladed propellers AMA activities W Northrop GEN-84-1 1Extend ban hazardous model fuels W Northrop Radio Control Rules ProposalsPAT TERN RC-84-1No rate gyros autopilots Pattern M Moritko RC-84-2Unify de scriptions Traffic Pattern H Cain RC-846Put maneuver sketches description H Crispin Jr RC-84-7Modify Equal Exposure Judges rule H Crispin Jr RC-848Update flightline layout H Crispin Jr RC-84-9Exempt certain maneuvers 60-degree-upward viewing frame H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 0Only pilot may oper ate transmitter controls H Crispin Jr4 RC 84-11Clarify scoring spins part spiral H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 2Clarify defi nition Double Stall Turn H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 3Clarify description Cuban Eight Reverse Cuban Eight Judges Guide H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 4Clarify descrip tion Figure M H Crispin Jr RC-84-15 Tail-dragger wheel landings OK H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 6Square Horizontal Eightre move 20-meter reference H Crispin Jr4 RC-84-21 Revise Sportsman class pattern R Knetzger RC-84-25Eliminate airborne time limit B Crossley RC-8l-26CDs set number flights advance B Crossley RC-84-30 Add new FAI Pattern class F3A L Ott RC-84-31Modify existing Pat tern class maneuver schedules L Ott RC 84-32 Modify some maneuver descriptions Judges Guide L Ott RC-84-33 Make upwind downwind maneuver orien tations mandatory classes D Kamp schror RC-84-37Four flights count six rounds flown T Stiliman RC-8438 Master flies F3A rules advancement Master voluntary Expert flies 1982 FAI rules R Chidgey SAILPLANE RC-84-3ScaleIike landings RC Sailpianes P Proefrock RC-84-27 New Cross-Country Race event Provisional L Renaud RC-84-35No need comply FAI specifications J Grigg PYLON RACING RC-84-20QM Allow fuel pressure W Yeager SPORT AEROBATICS RC-84-22Sport Aerobatics Adopt IAC Judging standards techniques F Lawrence RC-84-23 Sport Aerobatics CDs publish judge qualifications F Lawrence HELICOPTER RC-84-39Balance flight static points Scale H Hagen RC-8440Experts fly 11 maneuvers H Hagen RC-84-41Novice flies 7 maneuvers five minutes H Hagen RC-84-42Replace 3 termediate maneuvers 1 H Hagen Note no active proposal No RC-84-3 6 Control Line Rules ProposalsENDUR ANCE CL-84-1 oz fuel Endurance J Brautlecht PRECISION AEROBATICS CL-84-9 Correct maneuver description Outside Square Loops Preszler CL-84-1 1Land ing eliminate onelap rule Preszler CL-84-1 2Amend rules allow special pro cedures Nats Preszler CL-84-37 Clarify Four Leaf Clover G Higgins COMBAT CL-84-1 5Redefine fuselage Slow Combat R McNally CL-84-17 Provide end match Slow Combat R McNally CL-84-1 8Increase line thick ness engines up 25cc R McNally CL-84-26Stabilizer specification Slow Combat M Henry CL-84-27Specify canopy Slow Combat M Henry CL GENE RAL CL-84-1 3Delete certain records procedures CL General section R McNally SPEED CL-84-21Standard fuel Speed events except jet G Hempel RACING CL-84-23Add second 70-lap qualifying race Scale Racing F Williams Scale Rules ProposalsRC SPORT SCALE SC-84-2Twenty-pound weight limit Sport Scale D Platt SC-84-3Clarify Proof Accuracy rule D Platt SC-84-6Varied distance judging Sport Scale Outline Finish Color MarkingsW Northrop SC-84-1 3Lose craftsmanship points no Component Parts declaration submitted documentation B Karlsson SC-84-14 Bonus points craftsman builders 0 Moses SC-84-1 8Static judging form D Platt GENERAL SCALE SC-84-4Amend Landing downgrades D Platt SC-84-1 2 Eliminate contestant maneuver complete call B Karlsson SC-84-5Revise static judging area RC CL Sport Scale R Underwood SC-84-8lndoor/Outdoor Rub ber Scale delete Double Surface basic points static judging R Clemens SC84-11Equal weights static flight scores Indoor/Outdoor Peanut Miller SC-84-1 5RC Precision Scale Separate AMA Precision Scale FAI rules D Platt SC-84-1 7Let RC Giant Scale Precision D Platt SC-84-1 6Unified Judging Regula tions Amend SC-84-15 accepted D Platt Free Flight Rules Proposals FF-84-1 Es tablish new AMA Nordic A-i Glider class D Domina FF-84-2Specify size CO-2 motor fuel tanks B Brown FF-84-3AIIow novice contestants extra flights Class AA meets D Hughes FF-84-5Add new Elec tric Power class R Covalt Indoor Rules Proposals IN-84-1 Provide High-Technology class Indoor HLG D Domina IN-84-2Add new Indoor Rubber categories J Carter IN-84-3Add Manhat tan-formula Indoor Cabin AMA rule book E Whitten N-84-4No commercially-avail able props Indoor Duration C Sotich About Cross-Proposals addition previously-listed rules survived Initial Vote additional 18 rules also passed Initial Vote against 42 Cross-Proposals have submitted As stated last months Rules Propo sals special feature various Contest Boards now have vote Cross-Propo sals decide whether Cross-Proposal will replace Basic Proposal some cases Cross Proposal submitted against Basic Propo sal Contest Board has decide Cross-Proposals prefer over Basic Proposal survivors terim Vote will go Final Vote Interim Vote results will reported Competition Newsletter soon possible after Interim Vote ballots tab ulatedprobably September 1983 issue Very soon after Interim Vote com pleted Contest Boards must take Final Vote Basic- CrossProposals voting deadline September 1 1983 results vote will pub lished soon possible after Final Vote tabulatedprobably December 1983 issue final step whole process will revision AMA rule book include newly-adopted competition rules 1984-85 book supposed distributed January 1984 goes well final editing rule book done Contest Board chairmen publishing done AMA HQ staff book will out time Modeler Input Wantedl have interest competition rules comments Basic Cross Proposals wanted Contest Boards Contact appropriate FF RC CL SC IN Contest Board member AMA dis trict comments Any type per sonal contact desired will probably helpful write Names ad dresses Contest Board members found Competition Directory section Competition Newsletter Other 18 Basic Proposals Well give list 18 Basic Pro posals against 42 Cross-Proposals submitted convenience Please refer last months special feature Cross Proposals summaries of CrossProposals General Rules Proposals GEN-84-2Redefine Contest Director responsibilities providing contest equipment H Cain GEN 84-4Clarify conditions Contest Directors competing own contest H Cain Radio Control Rules ProposalsSAILPLAN ES RC-84-5Eliminate Sailplane classes B R Powell RC-84-24FAI rules ap ply size weight J Grigg PYLON RACING RC-84--17No flying below tops pylons G Gillburg RC-84-18 QM Allow 240 diamventuris W Yeager RC-84-19QM Allow use certain epoxy type propellers W Yeager RC-84-28QM Continued next page August 1983 123 OAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBC Compefition Newstetier will present lime time coostructive thosighi provoking lileas criticisms AMA rules policies affect cocipetitors Wisen issue has two sides CN will endeavor print viewpoints thai hare heen suhotittedwithin tiwels available spare unitluenets timeliness awl good taste Oelermleatioo appropeiatoeess foe publication acy waiters niost neces sity rest solely pablislser ihoughts presented aethor aod should out oeceusarily construed AMA 110 AMA officers publisher should note publication hero roles-change policy-change Ideas dnes necessarily mean specific proposal has presented Contest Board Executive Council appropriate committee such action responsibility author anyone else interested obtaining official action Soapbox does usually present second letter subject author however Glen Carterts letter December 1982 issue has resulted much comment RC Pattern community felt second letter should receive airing Alphabet Soup Revisited Whatever case may some good will come originally intended since RCers now thinking seriously ways develop Patternts future Letts hope positive thinking creative majority yet heard d hate think modelers typical overreact vilify condemn offering solution own have re cently heard themwhat thoughts groups involved RC Aerobatic flying Getting together simply inGlenn Carter volves few words policy direction communicated various newsletters groups have special interests intent goals Spell out simple understanding needednot conflict Whats complicated about Should right hand know what left hand doing Probably sothere still two sides coin months 1982 newsletters magazines full very negative reac tions FAIs adoption Turnaround pattern great things tijust Certainly no changes should occur besides should FAI suggests Very few RCers acquainted FAI organizations actively volved nor know function Moreover same people being asked form opinions based upon one-sided views being presented time No effort made present other side coin probably because would too controversial views con trary establishment would surely cause much deliberation unrest obvious truth Nonetheless somebody speak up felt offered cataclysmic epistle humorously captioned icAiphabet Soup Alphabet Soup orWhat always wanted know about FAI-IAC-TOC-IMAC WAC-NSRCA-CIAM-NSPJA-AMA tonguein-cheek offering controversial personal opinions designed encourage unification constructive thoughts future RC Pat tern competition Unfortunately AMAs rewrite omitted admonition changed reference fact IMAC could handle WAC team selections should handle fur ther altering intent all* unfortunate much ink has subsequently committed non productive abusive negative remarks especially make erroneous assumptions illogical interpretations order justify published tirades Please gentlemen confirm intent source such information before launching verbal abuse Its self-degrading Furthermore personal opinions should never have associated organization done another publication newsletter char ter membership NSRCA will note mentioned Lest become spokesman too * Note editor did bit reorganiz ing Mr Carters original letter hoping shorten clarify thoughts pre sented Alphabet Soup title also changed Thoughts RC Turn around Pattern hoping draw reader attention Yes changed crucial could shouldprobably accident RMcM Help Youngster just received word modeling buddy way back 1940s Dale Kim has admitted AMA Hall Fame What honor thought would share acquaint ed Dale Everyone always decrying fact nobody doing anything beginners Well Dale has probably done hobby today exper tise has always A-type engines along Speed Precision Scale U-Controlsomething kids can afford subject attract younger generation hobby have rolling idea around about year now thought would throw out other newsletter editors receive newsletter back up just little idea could apply just about phases Radio Control ages well Back good old days B C D Speed events Junior Senior Open Divisions junior Senior Open Precision Aero batics Free Flight on Having personal interest RC Pattern Pylon Racing idea has occurred would several routes take try increase number people interested joining ranks particular interest group RC field instance What would wrong having Pattern devoted no larger 051 engines B Pattern up 39 engines C Pattern up 59 engines D Pattern 60 61 enginesor larger current trend con tinues know what sayinghow could possibly administrated con tests what about rule making what would allow way special equipment events restric tions matter Well can say took quite few years come far have always say standing still making changes going backwards Good thought first said heavy words Could some youngster good guiding hand some us over-thehill gang could take inexpensive 4-channel radio 25 engine pick multitude kits $30 $40 range able compete B Pattern Junior Senior age group stay until reached age 21 chose advance himself Open group order show big boys really should done can say must pretty dis couraging go local field watch some really good Pattern pilot flying Rossi-piped Super Megaton retracts 49 switches transmitter asking question much does cost get hobby mister Does make feel important say Ah just about $1500 kid does make shed tear Have forgotten what like use Am broid glue banana oil try get first rubberband job air Ill tell thing have forgotten first time really got fly about half block Any out care pick up idea might have noticed two Dale Kims youngsters did very well 1982 Nats Teresa Kim 1st CL AA Speed Joe Kim 1st CL Precision Scale both Senior Division engines Sure grew up hobby Dad great small engines on did receive help what have give other hand can figure out some way youngsters day get RC hitting Dad up loan one-half size National Debt taking some time helpwell anyhow have planted seed Now needs rain Any guys out qualify Bet Let hear Reprinted newsletter North Central Kansas Radio Control Club Fred Souchek editor SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPB 124 Model Aviation Rules Proposals continuedCARRIER CL-84-6Delete iiBuilder ofpermitted low speed DQd P Mazur Require mufflers muffled tuned pipes R Model rule L Cordes CL-84-7In- RACING CL-84-22Revise Slow Rat F Wilson RC84-29Require mufflers muf- crease Profile Carrier wingspan 50 L Williams fled tuned pipes R WilsonCordes CL-84-8Delete 60-degree nose-high e Rules Proposals SC-84-1 Revise rule substitute maximum low speed flightstatic scoring Sport Scale Sailpianes K Control Line Rules proposalsPRECI-time 150 sec L Cordes CL-84-32Re-Ruhf SION AEROBATICS CL-84-2Maneuver di-fine landing description P Mazur CL-84-33 Flight Rules Proposals FF-84-4Deagrams pilots viewpoint B ZimmerOnly three 60-degree nose-high warningslete Rocket Power event H Murphy
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NE WSLE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS1810 SAMUEL MORSE DRIVE RESTON VA 22090 First Sullivan Award Winner Matty Sullivan award first given contestant performance 1982 AMA Nationals bestowed junior-age mod eler giving best performance junior Natswith additional re quirement Junior must utilize services adult helper Melanie San ford Dallas TX winner details award fully de scribed August 1982 Competition Newsletter summarized Points Continued page 118 83 Nats News Hats Week July 24-31 Big Indoor Week Hats official Indoor flying site 1983 Nationals offers unique opportunities contestants spectators casual Indoor fliers modelers attending Nats other events Oh Say Have Seen Base Hangar flying site Westover AFB very close CL RC flying areas first time yeats chance see Indoor activity will readily available almost Nats entrants spectators short walk will get Indoor flying will going week long will both official unof ficial events test flying fun-flying may never again such good chance see enjoy form aero modeling Indoor Site huge Base Hangar lends itself well Indoor flying has large unobstructed floor space 200 x 280 ft arched ceiling provides useful flying area about 60 ft high center building Continued page 118 NC Hats Possible RF Interference An examination commercial radio oper ations region around site 1983 AMA NatsWestover AFB Chicopee MAindicates two frequencies definite interference possibilities Several commercial operations around Hart ford CT about 25 miles south Westover AFB might troublesome Nats RCersAMA RC clubs area Nats being contacted first step further evaluate situation sure check bulletin boards AMA Nats HQ Quality Inn Hotel Chicopee MA RC sites latest information Frequencies Affected station Agawam MA within 10 miles Westover operates 72320 MHzthe same Purple/White frequency station Holyoke MA also about 10 miles Westover transmits 7294 MHzwhich within 20 kHz 7296 MHz RCfrequen cy Yellow/White operations Hartford CT area transmit 7218 MHz within 20 kHz RC 7216Blue/White 7238 MHz within 20 kHz 7240Orange/White As yet is no positive evidence Continued page 118 OTHER NATS ITEMS APPEAR ON PAGES 118 122 Trick nhntn view 83 Nats Indoor site composite three picturesand dont match up too well seams However its nn4 show Site good advantagelarge clear relatively smooth ceilina hanaina liohts will rnised August 1983 117 Pd lAX Melanie Sanford . atty Sullivan award did 82 Nats adult helper/mechanic father J Curtis Sanford Jr Indoor continued about 40 ft high sides cross section sketch hangar appeared Com petition Newsletter section June 1983 issue page 1 22 Official Events Official Indoor Nats events will flown first three days Nats July 25-27 remaining five days Nats Week will see unofficial events flownwith great probability events will made up spot Free Time daily hourly schedules five free days have yet made out plan provide opportunities anyone kind Indoor model fly much possiblefrom morning until night Indoor RC expectedElectric Rubber perhaps CO-2-powered craft may will also lots time fly Peanuts Hand-Launched Gliders micro film models Except some impromptu made-up on-the-spot contests may develop activity last five days will informal no fee involved dont have Nats entrant fly will mostly flyfor-fun time will greatest oppor tunity yet Indoor fliers simply fly thing everything As Texan Johnny Clemens might say Yall come yhear Melanie continued earned official Nats event has Junior category contestant must have assistance adult helper mechanic points earned event based total number Junior entrants event although placing last will still earn point no limit number events can entered course earning points contestant accumulating points wins Melanie following record con testant 1982 Nats 1stIndoor Peanut Scale 1stIndoor AMA Scale 1stIndoor Cabin 1stOutdoor Rubber Scale 1stAMA Gas Scale 1stA Gas 1stB Gas 1stC Gas 1stPayload 1stCoupe d Hiver 2ndOut door Peanut Scale 2ndElectric Power 2nd Indoor AMA Stick 3rdIndoor Easy B Competition Directory CONTEST COORDINATORSPP Pat Enghsh 823 Broaclway Vrncennes IN 47591 I Bernice Williams 347 Southwick Rd Westfield MA 01085 VII events entire dstrict I@xcapt Michigan II A SobrinO 87-26 88th 51 Woodhaven Oucens NY 11421 Gregg Seydel 3625 East lone Terrace Cudahy WI 53110 AC Ernest Nikodant 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 Michigan RC Bill Fuori 28 FernwOod Dr Commack NY 11725 RC Wayne Veager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 48174 III Ken Reber 427 Elm Dr Nazareth PA 18064 lEastI CL & FF Paul Smith 11112 Dill Dr Sterling Hgts Ml 48077 M Weisenbach 4568 W 140th Cleveland OH 44135 IWestI VIII Randy Ranoolph P0 Box 271048 Dallas TX 75227 IV Warren Sanders Jr 9735 52nd Avenue College Park MD IX Bill Bieda UNIVAC Bldg. 7100 W Center Rd No 420 20741Omaha NE 68108 AC Ed Byerley 200 Commander Cove Stafford VA 22554AC Georne Hunter 6962 5 Lamar St Littleton CO 80123 V RC HR Norckuer 12016 Queens P1 HuntsvillC AL35803 X James Caughran 27818 Ormond Ave Hayward CA 94544 FF Wallace Johnson 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Montgomery ALNorth 38106Harry Apoian 27704 Saddle Rd Rolling Hill CA 90274 Southl Prank Gomes 2241 Noah Street Honolulu HI 96816 HI VI RC Charles Gray 201 Hulman Salem Rd Terre Haute meets IN 47803 Xl Tom Cope 23262 58 57th St Rt 3 lssaGuah WA 96027 AC Soaring Helen Olsen 620 Old Bonhomme University City AC James McCarty 16958 Marinne View Dr Seattle WA MO 6313298166 CL WR BodziOch Jr 235 W Glade Palatine IL 60067 AC Pylon & Soaring AC Pattern other ACRC lescept Soaring Bold Face Below Indicmtee Chairmen ContUt Board FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARDVI Chris Matsuno 8576 Cingar St John MO 63114 Henry Struck RFD 2 Hamburg Old LymeCT06371VII Bill Shailor 13596 Montrose Detroit MI 48227 II Bradley Bane 60 Lake Ave. Lyndonvilla NY 14098VIII Mark Valeriss 1627 Overland Pass Sugarland TX 77478 Ill Rudy Kluiber 2021 Lakeland Ave Lakewood OH 44107IX Jerald Murphy 2432 AstrOn Colorado Springs CO 80906 IV Joe Boyle Jr 219 Shenandoah Rd Hampton VA 23361 X Joe Norcrosa P0 Boa 65 Hanford CA 93232 V Bonny Jenkins 3112 C Raises Rd Memphis TN 38118 XI Kevin Collins 2320 Sahalee Dr EAedmondWA98052 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARDV J Davis Jr 1813 5 Lakeshore Dr Birmingham AL 35216 Lance Murphy 29 Hightop Cir. 8 Handen CT 06814 VI Paul Proef rock 3969 Weber Way Lexington KY 40514 II hoe Friend 41 Carriage Hill Dr Colts Neck NJ 07722 VII Peter Waters 7420 7Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ill Ron Hesselbrock 6320 Blueberry Hill Ct. Cincinnati OH VIII Win Thomas 331 SE Rockesood Bartlesville OK 74003 45211 IX Loren Tregellas 3003S Everett Wichita KS 67217 IV W Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD X Bill Northrop Jr 621 W 19th St Costa Mesa CA 92827 20670XI Charles Davenport 1441S SE 266th St Kent WA 98031 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARDVI Bob Burch 7032 N Sioux Chizago IL 60646 I George Higgins P08os482 North Pembroke MA 02368 VII James SistOn 4941 WiscOnsin N New Hope MN 55428 II Bill Boss 7706 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 VIII Win Lee 3522 Tamargak Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Ill Laid Jackson 1028 ynut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 IX Michael Tallmen 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 ISA Ron McNally 6116 Bards Ave Springfield VA 22152 X Vic Garner P0 Box 573 Linvermore CA 94550 V Dave Hemstraught P0 Box 171 Moncks Corner SC 29461 XI John Thompson 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 SCALE CONTEST BOARD VI John Guenther AR 1Box 715 Borden IN 47106 lrv5aarl52 Langholm Dr NaghaaNHO3O6O VII Claude McCullough RR 1 Boa 487 Montezuma IA 50171 II Robert Clemens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14612 VIII Buddy Irwin 922 Sundown Ln. Dm010 TX 75116 Ill Edward Wisser 1521 Summit St McKeesport PA 15130 IX Dean Copeland 7817 Seward St Ontaha NE63114 IV Bob Karlsaon 2643 Marsh Rd Wilmington DC 19610 X Bill Stroman 12218 Dune St Norwalk CA 90650 V Davind PlatI 6940 NW 15th Pt Lauderdale FL 33313 XI Earle Moorhead 275 5 View Place S Salem OR 97302 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd. Wayland MA 01778 VI Chris Matsuno 8576 Ginger St John MO 63114 II Merrick Andrews 100 River Rd. A1 1 Bogota NJ 07603 VII Richard Doig 6 Canary Hill Dr Pontiac MI 48055 Ill Walter P Van Gorder 5869 Victory View Ln. Cincinnati VIII Ralph lBud Tenny Box 546 Richardinn TX 75060 OH 45238IX Stan Chilton 300S Main Wichita KS 67202 IV Don SruIl 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102X Clarence Mather 3660 Ecochee Ave. San Diego CA 92117 V John Martin 3227 Darwin St Coconut Grove Miami FL XI Dave Hagen 19957 S Land Rd Oregon City OR 97045 33133 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tupelo Napamille IL 60540 Melanie received award certificate accompanying cash award too Dave Benepe recent Fort Worth Planesman Model Club meeting father i-Curtis Sanford Jr received certificate being helper/mechanic RC Interference continued frequencies Hartford CT area will interfere Nats flying distance alone may enough protection although other factorssuch commercial operations transmitter power antenna height hours operation terrain between sta tion Nats sitecan also affect sit uation Thats much information available time play safe avoid last-minute hassle trying get trans mitter frequency changed service opera tion Nats may best avoid using 7232 MHz 7296 MHz Use judg ment others NC Helicopters Nuts Therell lot RC Helicopter activity 83 Springfield Nats Event Director Horace Hagen expects keep three separ ate flight lines busy both days Monday July 25 Tuesday July 26 usual four AMA Heli events will flownNovice Intermediate Expert Scale FAI has added fifth event Since FAI event added Nats schedule after Nats Entry Forms went press going handled special event $12 entry fee payable field No Nats basic entry late fee will charged contestant enters FAI event FAI event may also serve US RC Helicopter Team Selection Finals event RC Helicopter World Championships approved held Europe 1984 Since large number entries antici pated effort will made get three rounds competition during two contest days Present planning practice and/or demonstration flights will per mitted because crowded schedule added event extra flight lines have created need usual num ber contest officials Any modeler wishing volunteer judge other official score tabulation registration etc should contact Event Director Horace Hagan 15 Parkway Place Red Bank NJ 07701 tel 201/741-3097 home 201/577-5239 work Hats Static Show New Nats yeara Static Model Show showthere trophies too No flying involved anyone may enterand may enter models de sired $1 entry fee per model Static Show will located Continued page 122 118 Model Aviation ITS ALMOST HERE-the 1983 NATS NATIONAL CONVENTION its going winner Interest running higher levels weve ever seen expect contestants spectators good times ever before people excited about new National Con vention will held Friday Saturday Sunday NATS Week National Convention innovation combining traditional elements modelers enjoy some new ideas will serve round out NATS exper ience provide feature great interest sport flier National Conventions visible feature will Manufacturer Display area Located spacious patio Quality Inn Chicopee displays will mini hobby show will able view latest products industry Swap Shop great opportunity pick up someones uncompleted project save yourself some bucks building time sure bring plane lost interest halfway through construction kit youll never get around building can wheel deal Lovers model engines will enjoy MECA Collecto gether during National Convention Model Engine Collectors Association will displaying members collections trading swapping having grand old time Something new aeromodeling scene will appear National Conventionthe Seminars will hands discussion groups run experts specific topics will have chance learn enjoy quiet atmosphere Academy will running seminars topics such Club Administration Contest Director Getting Keeping Flying Sites Some Special Interest Groups will run seminars areas expertise example National Association Scale Aeromodelers will run seminar Scale research Manufacturers will offer seminars building techniques covering finishing hints using products typical seminar Ace RCs electronic kit building session participants will guided through project Ace technicians Top Flite Coverite plan conduct sessions using covering finishing products seminars present new varied opportunity Convention participants Pick favorite topics attend two three seminars will scheduled Friday Saturday Sunday minimize conflict competition flying Commemorative NATS First Day Cover issued COLLECTORS ATTENTION United States Postal Service branch office Chicopee Mass will issue special com memorative First Day Cover featuring 1983 AMA NATS first time NATS has recognized way will sold Post Office Chicopee during NATS week collectors can obtain canuellations day NATS also available immediately mail Academy cancelled opening day NATS wish order First Day Cover send stamped self-addressed envelope $100 cover wanted AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Please send mail orders Chicopee Post Office 57TH ANNUAL AMA NATS AIR SHOW CHICOPEE MASSACHUSETTS 01020 JULY 24-31 1983 AMA ~ACADEMYOF MODEL AERONAUTICS I~i IlrJJ k/rn 57TH ANNUAL NATS CHAMPIONSHIPS UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE SOUVENIR COVER II lUSMAILI August 1983 119 lat RnrnaI NATIONAL CONVENTION 6cb t~1 THE 1940 AMA COMPETITION RULES Ntc~1 1940 Rules Regulations Governing Building Flying Model Aircraft United States CLASSI FICATIONS models other internal combustion powered models classed wing area follows class A A model Class ef fective projected area its main supporting surfaces does exceed 30 square inches projected area urea seen looking down plane Class B when area exceeds 30 over 100 square inches Class C when area exceeds 100 over 150 square inches Class D when area exceeds 150 over 300 square inches Class E when area exceeds 300 square inches DEFINITIONS RISE OFF THE GROUND ROGA model airplane ROG type has landing gear permits take off ground floor starting standstill under its own power landing tear must strong enouth support model normal attitude taking off landint cases doubt its usefulness mast demonstrated glidint model height least four feet landing damage nosing over striking wing tip wheels shall turn freely such size strength permit model en taxi freely ordinary platform minimum diameter wheels shall less following Class AA inch Class D1 inches Class BA inch Class E2 inches Class Ci inch RISE OFF WATER ROWA model air plane ROW type can take off alight water must demonstrate its sea worthiness floating five seconds surfaces parts other floats must above surface water float un assisted must take off water starting standstill under its own power AMPHIBIANA model airplane amphibian type has combined character istics ROG ROW types fulfilling specifications substituting land ing gear models time shall average two flights respectively best three ROG flights best three ROW flights HAND-LAUNCHEDA model airplane hand-launched released flight directly hands launcher model shall launched elevation six feet above ground floor GLIDERA model glider similar model airplane powerplant may launched two ways 1 handlaunched 2 cowline-launched Hand-launch ing defined above Towline-launching accomplished pulling glider air string ground kite towline shall no longer 100 feet shall released model launcher flight time starts towline released Model gliders need have no landing gear fuselage cross-section towline gliders shall L2/200 PUSHERA model airplane pusher type has its propellers behind main sup porting surfaces TRACTORA model airplane trac tor type has its propellers forward main supporting surfaces TRACTOR-PUSHERA model airplane tractor-pusher type has propellers ward propellers behind main supporting surfaces INDOOR MODELA model indoor type designed primarily fly indoors area effective main supporting surfaces shall exceed 150 square inches OUTDOOR MODELA model out door type designed primarily fly out doors area effective main support ing surfaces shall less 100 square inches unless otherwise specified Outdoor models shall weigh complete ready fly less three ounces avoirdupois 100 square inches effective wing area ballast used bring model up re quired weight shall securely attached prevent its being dropped flight Out door hand-launched gliders shall conform weight rule 1 ounce 50 square inches Towline gliders shall conform weight role 1 ounces 50 square inches wing area STICK MODELA model stick type has body composed single stick open framework rather fuselage Models using tubes framework enclose motors shall have total maximum crosssection area stick greater L2/200 L equals length stick Out doors type power permitted except internal combustion CABIN OR FUSELAGE MODELA model fuselage type has built-up en closed fuselage minimum area total maximum cross-section fuselages must correspond formula L2/1 00 L equals overall length model excluding propeller fuselage shall streamline form have less 90 per cent its surface area covered Outriggers booms may used fuse lage type models fuselage shall structure supports motor wings empennage landing gear rubber used motive power shall contained entirely within model questionable model classification fuselage stick doubt must submitted Contest Director approval before con test Contestants must present contest ficials full-size drawing maximum cross-section fuselage different cabin model drawing made paper ruled half-inch squares FLYING SCALE MODELA flying scale model exact replica man-carrying macbin part being proportional size corresponding part larger ma chine exception propellers may altered suit builders wishes Full-scale outline drawing flying scale model ie same size model should presented judges assist checking accuracy entries EXHIBITION SCALE MODELSAn exhi bition scale model exact non-flying rep lica man-carrying airplane part being proportional size location corresponding part larger plane NAA does recognize categories ex hibition scale models hut guidance local contest committees suggested rules given Any model similar type plane placing first third national competition exhibition scale event cannot entered ensuing national contest AUTOGIROAn autogiro model sup ported flight action air vanes rotate freely approximate ly vertical axis supplemented thrust propeller approximately horizontal axis area vanes surfaces shall less fixed wing no sizesubdivisions autogiro models launching method optional either handlaunched ROG effective area supporting surfaces considered sum area fixed wing pius area vanes Autogiro models out door records must conform weightfor-area rule HELICOPTERA helicopter model must rise assistance supported flight solely lift power-driven propeller vanes no size-subdivi sions helicopter models Outdoor models must conform weight rule ORNITHOFTERAn ornichopter model derives its lift propulsion solely flapping wings no size-subdivi sions ornithopters Outdoor models must conform weight role VACUPLANES ROTOPLANES other experimental types yet classified subdivided sufficiently standardized LIGHTER-THAN-AIR CRAFT yet classified CATEGORIES National Aeronautic Association recognizes official records following categories odor Senior Open com petition Classification wing area except interoal combustion power categories INDOOR STICK MODELS Airplanes Hand-bunchedClass B C ROGClassAB ROWClass B Gliders Hand-bunchedClass B Autogiros Launching optional nes classes size Ore chapters bunching optional no classes size Helicopters bunching optional no classes size FUSELAGE MODELS Airplane ROGClass F ROWClass OUTDOORS STICK MODELS Airplanes Hand-bunchedClass C D ROWClassCD Gliders Hand-bunchedClass B C D TowlinebunchedClass C D E Autogiros Launching optional no classes size Ornitbopters Launching optional no classes size Helicopters Launching optional no classes size FUSELAGE MODELS Other Internal Combustion Powered Airplanes ROGClass C D E ROWClass C D FUSE LAGE MODELS internal Combustion Poweredclassed engine displacement Airplanes ROGClassABC ROWClass B C CONTEST RULES ACCEPTANCE OF RECORDSNo record official until has accepted Contest Board National Aeronautic As satiation Only duration records flying models officially recognized records eligible recognition must made sanctioned meets under specific direction Contest Board NAA Applica don recognition National records mast made official application forms NAA-appointed Contest Directors Board shall beebe final judge interpretation rules WHO MAY COMPETEContestants official contest establishing records NAA trophies MUST members Model Division NAA Contestants younger 16 years classed juniors over 16 under 21 years classed Seniors Contestants over 21 eligible competition Open class separate categories records group tbe rec ords being classed junior Senior Open according contestants age record made OFFICIALSAll sanctioned contests meets record trials shall conducted officially appointed NAA Contest Director may name assistants nec essary DESIGN OF MODELSThere no re strictions design models except shall meet specifications named definitions classifications However models must designed drop no parts flight during takeoff NUMBER OF MODE LSEach contestant will allowed maximum three models event may use com plete flights NUMBER OF FLIGHTSExcept case gliders contestant will allowed total three official flights flight start lasts 20 seconds longer out door contest exception gas models indoor models flight staff lasts 60 seconds longer Any flight less failure fly promptly called shall judged delayed flight Pushing guiding model shall also constitute delayed flight except case gas models ROG role has waived see internal Combus tion Powered Models Three successive de layed flights shall considered displacing official flight determining what coe stitotes official delayed flight ficial time will count model must re main flight being touched after officially released unless apparent out control about strike ground declared timers time collision such flight judged official flight Should subsequent official flights fail surpass duration delayed flight has declared contestant shall entitled reinstatement delayed flight official Scoring time indoor models shall longest three official flights except case indoor gliders scoring time shall longest nine official flights Scoring time foe out door models shall average elapsed time three official flights except case outdoor hand-launched gliders scoring time shall average elapsed time three longest nine official flights computing average time seconds second numeral right decimal shall dropped results shall carried nearest mathematical tenth contestant also makes delayed flight INDOORS model meets obstruc elan prevents further flight Should contestant make complete official flight nine possible chances best de layed flight average three best delayed shall recorded best time Actual flight time shall credited flight ends obstruction no allowance ing added such mishap power event flight less 40 seconds total elapsed time engine run over 20 seconds considered delayed flight NUMBER OF FLIGHTSGLIDERSIn case hand-launched gliders con testant will allowed total nine official flights view thisflight allowance delayed flights gliders will recognized allowed TIME OF FLIGHTSFlight time starts instant model flight ends model first touches ground floor after being launched meets abstraction prevents further flight Time also ends model passes timers sight bat timers shall make effort keep model sight until lands model meets obstruction fails free lode pendently resumes flight within ten sec onds time shall continue uninterrupted Timers outdoor meet will remain field within prescribed circle exceed 200 feet radius timers will keep mod els sight use normal vision col ored glasses orson shades permitted INTERNAL COMBUSION FOWE RED MODELSAny model using internal com bustion power limited total weight fuel seven pounds wing loading less B ounces per square foot wing area must weigh least tO ounces cubic inch motors displace ment must fuselage type must meet cross-section rule Motor run must limited timer fuel measure ment wore 20 seconds contest work Only Seniors Open-class contes tunes holding NAA Gas Model Division li censes may compete power model contests under 16 may fly upon signing pledge approval super vision NAA Contest Director li censed gas model member appointed him No powered model may flown except approval Contest Director engine run longer 30 seconds flying competition 30-second motor ran permitted Gas models must ROG UNASSISTED except conditions prevent such instances Contest Directors may permit hand-launching gas models understanding such flights will eligible record purposes INTERNAL COMBUSION POWERED MODEL CLASSIFICATIONS intereal combustion power model classifications follows Class A Models using engines having up including 20 cubic inch dis placement Class B Models using engines 20 cubic inch displacement up including 30 cubic inch dis placement Class C Models using engines 30 cubic inch displacement up including 125 cubic inch dis placement Combined ClassModels using engines up including 125 cubic inch dis placement meeting other specifications internal combos tion powered model classifications event small local meets scarcity entries prizes would make inadvisable toe duct separate gas events sep orate awards NAA will recognize national gas model records made Class B C record performance established Com bined Class will accepted whichever three classes fits providing exceeds class record least 2% Any flight under 40 seconds elapsed time over 20 seconds engine run will con sidered delayed flight Final time recorded will average three official flights allowed NEW NATIONAL RECORDSTo receive official recognition new performances classificatians must exceed previous records least 2% Rules conclude nexr page 120 Model Aviation ECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL IT Society Antique Modelers SAM AMA-recognized special interest organiza tion makes its own competition rules outside AMA Contest Board Procedures Thus whatever rules produced SAM subject process AMA member can get involved concerning acceptance modification rejection rulesonly SAM members have voice process Meanwhile SAM strong growing ac tivity special following seems safe say practically members SAM also AMA members same time number AMA members SAM members fly models similar flown SAM activity However prefer own thing simply fly OldTimer-type Free Flight models some radio control some following article proposes AMA competition activity somewhat akin SAM subject AMA Contest Board Pro cedures AMA members can determine what rules used intended sort bridge between AMA SAM simply means encouraging AMA members enjoy fun Old-Time Free Flight plus option using RC make manageable flying fields poorly suited typical FF retrieval proposal former president SAM has done much pioneering work concerning use RC FF models Joe Beshars aim promote fun flying bring AMA mem bers enjoyment what model flying used like aid modern materials equipment minimize problems * * **** *** * * ** ** * ISIT Joe Beshar AMA 175 SAM 45 0000 0 0 0 0 0 VINTAGE EVENT IN AMA time consider creating Vintage categorycommonly referred Old-Timer within AMA After does exemplify its own heritageit within NAA-AMA framework began us recog nize aeromodeling experiencing dra matic growth profile Certainly encour aged technological developments available us some boggle mind radio control flight packs weighing 31A oz less epoxy cyanoacrylate glues silicone compounds etc nostalgia pre-WW II December 1941 era its dope glue experience cannot should notbe forgotten mode activities will always enjoyable competitor well spectator now just might relate elegant nostalgia reasons want propose Vintage category within AMA hereby solicit suggestions commentspro confor outline follows Please confuse proposal SAM Society Antique Modelers sep arate growing strong organization intended proposed category should affect SAM way except indi rectly strengthen As competitive activity rules requiredand exist record now just published 1940 copy rules complete presently-obsolete terminology organizational references included presentation rules should interest AMA members todayjust compare present-day AMA rule book order limit state-of-the-art pre-1 942 period essential imple ment some restrictions technologykeep uncomplicated simplel Vintage Free Flight Category Accordingly basic proposal model design engine etc existed originally prior December 31 1941 would ac ceptable Vintage category ex ternal outline model designs including di hedral polyhedral airfoil length span etc Continued next page CIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEM * ************************ ************ ********* ******** **** ******* * * *** **** * ** ******* ** SPECIAL ITI 1940 Rules continued BUILDER OF MODELEach contestant shall assemble lifting surfaces fuselage design may obtained source Only builder may fly model rec ords Models built kits acceptable TERRAINThe terrain outdoor meets shall vary difference level standard-practice landing areas air ports Smooth takeoff facilities pro vided Contest Directors Horizontal raised runways permitted providing six 6 inches off ground DISQUALIFICATIONSAny contestant breaks rule contest conducts himself contrary ordinary requirements common courtesy may upon recommen dation officials disqualified Models broken landing disqualified EXCLUSIONA sentence exclusion may pronounced local Contest Committee against entrant event events meet case found ineligible take part events considered guilty misbehavior un fair practice local Contest Committee may order removal flying field building entrant refuses obey order responsible official PROTESTProtests will considered presented writing local Contest Director within hour after close Contest protestant must indicate action decision name contestants officials involved com plete details APPEALAppeal may made NAA Contest Board action taken pro test As case protests appeals made NAA must made writing within three-day period following action meet Contest Committee original pro test LOSS OF AWARDAny competitor may excluded suspended event shall thereby forfeit right award event EMERGENCY RULESThe Contest Di rector Field Judges may approval least half Contest ficials establish emergency rules necessary providing said rules direct violation Official NAA Contest Rules Regu lations August 1983 121 TIME FORA CIA ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITE ca 1-ranklins uper i.ycuo-puw~ D~ Bombshell has Trexier airwheels too could altered way use ot current materials adhesives would ac ceptabie would strengthing lightening internal structures use modern-day propellers Referring section 1940 rules covering Internal Combustion Engines Since original ignition engines have limited availabil ity following power plants would ac ceptable since replica converted ignition engines converted glow ignition readily available Also listed proposed engine-run limits 1 Original ignition engines 20 sec 2 Replica ignition engines period l7sec 3 Converted ignition engines cross scavenged onlyno Schnuerles - 14 sec Note glow engines listed available during Vintageperiod being considered Fuel gasoline/oil mixture other events listed enginepowered rubber power etc can prac ticed done during Vintage period model designs limited prior December 31 1941 Dethermalizers would acceptable maximum flight times determined Contest Directorand dictated field conditions Well thats Free Flight knew bet its simple What About Radio Control Assist Radio control would acceptable same criteria cited pure Free Flight events exception active control radio would used during engine run engine shut offat time model would left fly its own hands off transmitter Official flight time would continue until radio transmitter control touched detherm alizing other reason point official time would completed Free Flight Radio-ControlledAssist would flown combined events cited 1940 rules stated above No national records would maintained Enjoy Participation AMA Nationals would determined through interest experi enced events Premise Extended Modern Free Flight Almost sections country ex periencing lack suitable FF flying sites Unfortunately some present-day Free Flighters have recognized phenome noneither because devotion event virtue good fortune living area country satis factory flying field can still found modelers have often heard comment restate fact nothing else like Free Flight have never able adequately explain feeling having terflies stomach strive help cabin models looked alike Heres Phil Carey Alpha Corsair model achieve few seconds time clock would fulfill search attaining maximum airborne time Reality must taccdRC-Assist Free Flight opens new horizons beat rap limited flying fields thereby contribute increased participation Free Flight activity expect will result its growthperhaps its survival Summary Vintage competition category oulined could pave wayespecially use RCAssistto stimulate modern-day FF After real vintage period did pave way modern-day aeromodeling RC major force present-day activity As stated earlier article would en courage AMA members submit recommendations comments suggestions regarding establishing Vintage cate gory within AMA plan make formal proposal Contest Board next rules-change cycle creation Vin tage category Please write Joe Beshar 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 RC-assist a Herky Ed Rangus CIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL IT AMA Contest Activity 1982 Academy Model Aeronautics sanc tioned 1742 contests other activities 1982 Contest Directors completed contest reports 1477 events submit ted AMA HQ reports certain interesting observations can drawn 34423 contestants participated 1477 contests 1980 1340 contest reports returned showed 29590 contestants participated means slightly contes tants per contest 1982 well crease number contests reports submitted 898 Oass meets 705 RC 60 Class B meets 53 RC 360 Class AA meets 206 RC 73 FF 67 CL 9 Indoor 53 Class AAA meets 17 CL 13 RC FF 1 Indoor 2 Class AAAA meets Indoor FF 27 meets combined events like RC FF example US FAI team selection programs held 48 contests 453 modelers entered 23 Static Displays/Auctions/Mall Shows 2356 participants three record trials RC Soaring tracted seven participants 30 Indoor record trials 268 contestants also 29 demonstrations 512 participants Static Show continued Main Ballroom Quality Inn Hotel Chicopee MAthe Nats AMA HQ location Entry opens 800 am Friday July 29 closes 400 pm following day Satur day July 30 Judging done contestants will take place Sunday awards will made 300 pm Sunday afternoon July 31 will 19 awards three categories first place categories break down like RCScale Best Show Top Junior/Senior Helicopter Pattern Pylon Soaring Sport Free FlightScale Best Show Top Junior/Senior Sport Competi tion Control LineScale Best Show Top Junior/Senior Aerobatics Competition Sport Contestants can win trophy 83 Hats Booster Kit Get em theyre hot Knowing modelers will want some collectable memorabilia first-ever East Coast Nats AMA HQ has prepared very nice Nats Booster Kit contains Nats pin First Annual AMA Convention pin 83 Nats patch First Convention patch Nats program book Springfield Nats bumper sticker reduced-size replica ficial 83 Nats publicity poster Its $13 value $10 postpaid US items kit available separately following prices $3 pins $2 patches $1 program book bumper sticker poster Order items AMA Supply Service Section AMA HQ SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT 122 Model Aviatjon tarry rnamr winos TwIn-pusI1eI yuu dr wonder got same number turns motor Now know Competition Rules Proposals Activity trying experiment time effort keep interested modelers informed whats going rules-change cycle present listing of rules-change proposals survived Initial Vote Contest Boards have affected Cross-Proposals ones will go directly Final Vote Contest Board ballots must returned September 1 1983 Basic Rules Proposals Final Vote General Rules Proposals GEN-84-1 Delete Terrain specification Section 1 rule book I-I Cain GEN-84-3Delete/relocate takeoff facilities rules now given Section 1 rule book H Cain GEN 84-5Clarify Contest Director appointment responsibilities concerning additional contest officials H Cain GEN-84-7Provide substitute Contest Director R Meuser G EN-84-8Provide alternate Contest Director R Meuser GEN-84-9Establish maximum weight model aircraft W Northrop GEN-84-1 0Prohibit gaseous boosts metal-bladed propellers AMA activities W Northrop GEN-84-1 1Extend ban hazardous model fuels W Northrop Radio Control Rules ProposalsPAT TERN RC-84-1No rate gyros autopilots Pattern M Moritko RC-84-2Unify de scriptions Traffic Pattern H Cain RC-846Put maneuver sketches description H Crispin Jr RC-84-7Modify Equal Exposure Judges rule H Crispin Jr RC-848Update flightline layout H Crispin Jr RC-84-9Exempt certain maneuvers 60-degree-upward viewing frame H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 0Only pilot may oper ate transmitter controls H Crispin Jr4 RC 84-11Clarify scoring spins part spiral H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 2Clarify defi nition Double Stall Turn H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 3Clarify description Cuban Eight Reverse Cuban Eight Judges Guide H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 4Clarify descrip tion Figure M H Crispin Jr RC-84-15 Tail-dragger wheel landings OK H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 6Square Horizontal Eightre move 20-meter reference H Crispin Jr4 RC-84-21 Revise Sportsman class pattern R Knetzger RC-84-25Eliminate airborne time limit B Crossley RC-8l-26CDs set number flights advance B Crossley RC-84-30 Add new FAI Pattern class F3A L Ott RC-84-31Modify existing Pat tern class maneuver schedules L Ott RC 84-32 Modify some maneuver descriptions Judges Guide L Ott RC-84-33 Make upwind downwind maneuver orien tations mandatory classes D Kamp schror RC-84-37Four flights count six rounds flown T Stiliman RC-8438 Master flies F3A rules advancement Master voluntary Expert flies 1982 FAI rules R Chidgey SAILPLANE RC-84-3ScaleIike landings RC Sailpianes P Proefrock RC-84-27 New Cross-Country Race event Provisional L Renaud RC-84-35No need comply FAI specifications J Grigg PYLON RACING RC-84-20QM Allow fuel pressure W Yeager SPORT AEROBATICS RC-84-22Sport Aerobatics Adopt IAC Judging standards techniques F Lawrence RC-84-23 Sport Aerobatics CDs publish judge qualifications F Lawrence HELICOPTER RC-84-39Balance flight static points Scale H Hagen RC-8440Experts fly 11 maneuvers H Hagen RC-84-41Novice flies 7 maneuvers five minutes H Hagen RC-84-42Replace 3 termediate maneuvers 1 H Hagen Note no active proposal No RC-84-3 6 Control Line Rules ProposalsENDUR ANCE CL-84-1 oz fuel Endurance J Brautlecht PRECISION AEROBATICS CL-84-9 Correct maneuver description Outside Square Loops Preszler CL-84-1 1Land ing eliminate onelap rule Preszler CL-84-1 2Amend rules allow special pro cedures Nats Preszler CL-84-37 Clarify Four Leaf Clover G Higgins COMBAT CL-84-1 5Redefine fuselage Slow Combat R McNally CL-84-17 Provide end match Slow Combat R McNally CL-84-1 8Increase line thick ness engines up 25cc R McNally CL-84-26Stabilizer specification Slow Combat M Henry CL-84-27Specify canopy Slow Combat M Henry CL GENE RAL CL-84-1 3Delete certain records procedures CL General section R McNally SPEED CL-84-21Standard fuel Speed events except jet G Hempel RACING CL-84-23Add second 70-lap qualifying race Scale Racing F Williams Scale Rules ProposalsRC SPORT SCALE SC-84-2Twenty-pound weight limit Sport Scale D Platt SC-84-3Clarify Proof Accuracy rule D Platt SC-84-6Varied distance judging Sport Scale Outline Finish Color MarkingsW Northrop SC-84-1 3Lose craftsmanship points no Component Parts declaration submitted documentation B Karlsson SC-84-14 Bonus points craftsman builders 0 Moses SC-84-1 8Static judging form D Platt GENERAL SCALE SC-84-4Amend Landing downgrades D Platt SC-84-1 2 Eliminate contestant maneuver complete call B Karlsson SC-84-5Revise static judging area RC CL Sport Scale R Underwood SC-84-8lndoor/Outdoor Rub ber Scale delete Double Surface basic points static judging R Clemens SC84-11Equal weights static flight scores Indoor/Outdoor Peanut Miller SC-84-1 5RC Precision Scale Separate AMA Precision Scale FAI rules D Platt SC-84-1 7Let RC Giant Scale Precision D Platt SC-84-1 6Unified Judging Regula tions Amend SC-84-15 accepted D Platt Free Flight Rules Proposals FF-84-1 Es tablish new AMA Nordic A-i Glider class D Domina FF-84-2Specify size CO-2 motor fuel tanks B Brown FF-84-3AIIow novice contestants extra flights Class AA meets D Hughes FF-84-5Add new Elec tric Power class R Covalt Indoor Rules Proposals IN-84-1 Provide High-Technology class Indoor HLG D Domina IN-84-2Add new Indoor Rubber categories J Carter IN-84-3Add Manhat tan-formula Indoor Cabin AMA rule book E Whitten N-84-4No commercially-avail able props Indoor Duration C Sotich About Cross-Proposals addition previously-listed rules survived Initial Vote additional 18 rules also passed Initial Vote against 42 Cross-Proposals have submitted As stated last months Rules Propo sals special feature various Contest Boards now have vote Cross-Propo sals decide whether Cross-Proposal will replace Basic Proposal some cases Cross Proposal submitted against Basic Propo sal Contest Board has decide Cross-Proposals prefer over Basic Proposal survivors terim Vote will go Final Vote Interim Vote results will reported Competition Newsletter soon possible after Interim Vote ballots tab ulatedprobably September 1983 issue Very soon after Interim Vote com pleted Contest Boards must take Final Vote Basic- CrossProposals voting deadline September 1 1983 results vote will pub lished soon possible after Final Vote tabulatedprobably December 1983 issue final step whole process will revision AMA rule book include newly-adopted competition rules 1984-85 book supposed distributed January 1984 goes well final editing rule book done Contest Board chairmen publishing done AMA HQ staff book will out time Modeler Input Wantedl have interest competition rules comments Basic Cross Proposals wanted Contest Boards Contact appropriate FF RC CL SC IN Contest Board member AMA dis trict comments Any type per sonal contact desired will probably helpful write Names ad dresses Contest Board members found Competition Directory section Competition Newsletter Other 18 Basic Proposals Well give list 18 Basic Pro posals against 42 Cross-Proposals submitted convenience Please refer last months special feature Cross Proposals summaries of CrossProposals General Rules Proposals GEN-84-2Redefine Contest Director responsibilities providing contest equipment H Cain GEN 84-4Clarify conditions Contest Directors competing own contest H Cain Radio Control Rules ProposalsSAILPLAN ES RC-84-5Eliminate Sailplane classes B R Powell RC-84-24FAI rules ap ply size weight J Grigg PYLON RACING RC-84--17No flying below tops pylons G Gillburg RC-84-18 QM Allow 240 diamventuris W Yeager RC-84-19QM Allow use certain epoxy type propellers W Yeager RC-84-28QM Continued next page August 1983 123 OAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBC Compefition Newstetier will present lime time coostructive thosighi provoking lileas criticisms AMA rules policies affect cocipetitors Wisen issue has two sides CN will endeavor print viewpoints thai hare heen suhotittedwithin tiwels available spare unitluenets timeliness awl good taste Oelermleatioo appropeiatoeess foe publication acy waiters niost neces sity rest solely pablislser ihoughts presented aethor aod should out oeceusarily construed AMA 110 AMA officers publisher should note publication hero roles-change policy-change Ideas dnes necessarily mean specific proposal has presented Contest Board Executive Council appropriate committee such action responsibility author anyone else interested obtaining official action Soapbox does usually present second letter subject author however Glen Carterts letter December 1982 issue has resulted much comment RC Pattern community felt second letter should receive airing Alphabet Soup Revisited Whatever case may some good will come originally intended since RCers now thinking seriously ways develop Patternts future Letts hope positive thinking creative majority yet heard d hate think modelers typical overreact vilify condemn offering solution own have re cently heard themwhat thoughts groups involved RC Aerobatic flying Getting together simply inGlenn Carter volves few words policy direction communicated various newsletters groups have special interests intent goals Spell out simple understanding needednot conflict Whats complicated about Should right hand know what left hand doing Probably sothere still two sides coin months 1982 newsletters magazines full very negative reac tions FAIs adoption Turnaround pattern great things tijust Certainly no changes should occur besides should FAI suggests Very few RCers acquainted FAI organizations actively volved nor know function Moreover same people being asked form opinions based upon one-sided views being presented time No effort made present other side coin probably because would too controversial views con trary establishment would surely cause much deliberation unrest obvious truth Nonetheless somebody speak up felt offered cataclysmic epistle humorously captioned icAiphabet Soup Alphabet Soup orWhat always wanted know about FAI-IAC-TOC-IMAC WAC-NSRCA-CIAM-NSPJA-AMA tonguein-cheek offering controversial personal opinions designed encourage unification constructive thoughts future RC Pat tern competition Unfortunately AMAs rewrite omitted admonition changed reference fact IMAC could handle WAC team selections should handle fur ther altering intent all* unfortunate much ink has subsequently committed non productive abusive negative remarks especially make erroneous assumptions illogical interpretations order justify published tirades Please gentlemen confirm intent source such information before launching verbal abuse Its self-degrading Furthermore personal opinions should never have associated organization done another publication newsletter char ter membership NSRCA will note mentioned Lest become spokesman too * Note editor did bit reorganiz ing Mr Carters original letter hoping shorten clarify thoughts pre sented Alphabet Soup title also changed Thoughts RC Turn around Pattern hoping draw reader attention Yes changed crucial could shouldprobably accident RMcM Help Youngster just received word modeling buddy way back 1940s Dale Kim has admitted AMA Hall Fame What honor thought would share acquaint ed Dale Everyone always decrying fact nobody doing anything beginners Well Dale has probably done hobby today exper tise has always A-type engines along Speed Precision Scale U-Controlsomething kids can afford subject attract younger generation hobby have rolling idea around about year now thought would throw out other newsletter editors receive newsletter back up just little idea could apply just about phases Radio Control ages well Back good old days B C D Speed events Junior Senior Open Divisions junior Senior Open Precision Aero batics Free Flight on Having personal interest RC Pattern Pylon Racing idea has occurred would several routes take try increase number people interested joining ranks particular interest group RC field instance What would wrong having Pattern devoted no larger 051 engines B Pattern up 39 engines C Pattern up 59 engines D Pattern 60 61 enginesor larger current trend con tinues know what sayinghow could possibly administrated con tests what about rule making what would allow way special equipment events restric tions matter Well can say took quite few years come far have always say standing still making changes going backwards Good thought first said heavy words Could some youngster good guiding hand some us over-thehill gang could take inexpensive 4-channel radio 25 engine pick multitude kits $30 $40 range able compete B Pattern Junior Senior age group stay until reached age 21 chose advance himself Open group order show big boys really should done can say must pretty dis couraging go local field watch some really good Pattern pilot flying Rossi-piped Super Megaton retracts 49 switches transmitter asking question much does cost get hobby mister Does make feel important say Ah just about $1500 kid does make shed tear Have forgotten what like use Am broid glue banana oil try get first rubberband job air Ill tell thing have forgotten first time really got fly about half block Any out care pick up idea might have noticed two Dale Kims youngsters did very well 1982 Nats Teresa Kim 1st CL AA Speed Joe Kim 1st CL Precision Scale both Senior Division engines Sure grew up hobby Dad great small engines on did receive help what have give other hand can figure out some way youngsters day get RC hitting Dad up loan one-half size National Debt taking some time helpwell anyhow have planted seed Now needs rain Any guys out qualify Bet Let hear Reprinted newsletter North Central Kansas Radio Control Club Fred Souchek editor SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPB 124 Model Aviation Rules Proposals continuedCARRIER CL-84-6Delete iiBuilder ofpermitted low speed DQd P Mazur Require mufflers muffled tuned pipes R Model rule L Cordes CL-84-7In- RACING CL-84-22Revise Slow Rat F Wilson RC84-29Require mufflers muf- crease Profile Carrier wingspan 50 L Williams fled tuned pipes R WilsonCordes CL-84-8Delete 60-degree nose-high e Rules Proposals SC-84-1 Revise rule substitute maximum low speed flightstatic scoring Sport Scale Sailpianes K Control Line Rules proposalsPRECI-time 150 sec L Cordes CL-84-32Re-Ruhf SION AEROBATICS CL-84-2Maneuver di-fine landing description P Mazur CL-84-33 Flight Rules Proposals FF-84-4Deagrams pilots viewpoint B ZimmerOnly three 60-degree nose-high warningslete Rocket Power event H Murphy
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/08
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NE WSLE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS1810 SAMUEL MORSE DRIVE RESTON VA 22090 First Sullivan Award Winner Matty Sullivan award first given contestant performance 1982 AMA Nationals bestowed junior-age mod eler giving best performance junior Natswith additional re quirement Junior must utilize services adult helper Melanie San ford Dallas TX winner details award fully de scribed August 1982 Competition Newsletter summarized Points Continued page 118 83 Nats News Hats Week July 24-31 Big Indoor Week Hats official Indoor flying site 1983 Nationals offers unique opportunities contestants spectators casual Indoor fliers modelers attending Nats other events Oh Say Have Seen Base Hangar flying site Westover AFB very close CL RC flying areas first time yeats chance see Indoor activity will readily available almost Nats entrants spectators short walk will get Indoor flying will going week long will both official unof ficial events test flying fun-flying may never again such good chance see enjoy form aero modeling Indoor Site huge Base Hangar lends itself well Indoor flying has large unobstructed floor space 200 x 280 ft arched ceiling provides useful flying area about 60 ft high center building Continued page 118 NC Hats Possible RF Interference An examination commercial radio oper ations region around site 1983 AMA NatsWestover AFB Chicopee MAindicates two frequencies definite interference possibilities Several commercial operations around Hart ford CT about 25 miles south Westover AFB might troublesome Nats RCersAMA RC clubs area Nats being contacted first step further evaluate situation sure check bulletin boards AMA Nats HQ Quality Inn Hotel Chicopee MA RC sites latest information Frequencies Affected station Agawam MA within 10 miles Westover operates 72320 MHzthe same Purple/White frequency station Holyoke MA also about 10 miles Westover transmits 7294 MHzwhich within 20 kHz 7296 MHz RCfrequen cy Yellow/White operations Hartford CT area transmit 7218 MHz within 20 kHz RC 7216Blue/White 7238 MHz within 20 kHz 7240Orange/White As yet is no positive evidence Continued page 118 OTHER NATS ITEMS APPEAR ON PAGES 118 122 Trick nhntn view 83 Nats Indoor site composite three picturesand dont match up too well seams However its nn4 show Site good advantagelarge clear relatively smooth ceilina hanaina liohts will rnised August 1983 117 Pd lAX Melanie Sanford . atty Sullivan award did 82 Nats adult helper/mechanic father J Curtis Sanford Jr Indoor continued about 40 ft high sides cross section sketch hangar appeared Com petition Newsletter section June 1983 issue page 1 22 Official Events Official Indoor Nats events will flown first three days Nats July 25-27 remaining five days Nats Week will see unofficial events flownwith great probability events will made up spot Free Time daily hourly schedules five free days have yet made out plan provide opportunities anyone kind Indoor model fly much possiblefrom morning until night Indoor RC expectedElectric Rubber perhaps CO-2-powered craft may will also lots time fly Peanuts Hand-Launched Gliders micro film models Except some impromptu made-up on-the-spot contests may develop activity last five days will informal no fee involved dont have Nats entrant fly will mostly flyfor-fun time will greatest oppor tunity yet Indoor fliers simply fly thing everything As Texan Johnny Clemens might say Yall come yhear Melanie continued earned official Nats event has Junior category contestant must have assistance adult helper mechanic points earned event based total number Junior entrants event although placing last will still earn point no limit number events can entered course earning points contestant accumulating points wins Melanie following record con testant 1982 Nats 1stIndoor Peanut Scale 1stIndoor AMA Scale 1stIndoor Cabin 1stOutdoor Rubber Scale 1stAMA Gas Scale 1stA Gas 1stB Gas 1stC Gas 1stPayload 1stCoupe d Hiver 2ndOut door Peanut Scale 2ndElectric Power 2nd Indoor AMA Stick 3rdIndoor Easy B Competition Directory CONTEST COORDINATORSPP Pat Enghsh 823 Broaclway Vrncennes IN 47591 I Bernice Williams 347 Southwick Rd Westfield MA 01085 VII events entire dstrict I@xcapt Michigan II A SobrinO 87-26 88th 51 Woodhaven Oucens NY 11421 Gregg Seydel 3625 East lone Terrace Cudahy WI 53110 AC Ernest Nikodant 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 Michigan RC Bill Fuori 28 FernwOod Dr Commack NY 11725 RC Wayne Veager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 48174 III Ken Reber 427 Elm Dr Nazareth PA 18064 lEastI CL & FF Paul Smith 11112 Dill Dr Sterling Hgts Ml 48077 M Weisenbach 4568 W 140th Cleveland OH 44135 IWestI VIII Randy Ranoolph P0 Box 271048 Dallas TX 75227 IV Warren Sanders Jr 9735 52nd Avenue College Park MD IX Bill Bieda UNIVAC Bldg. 7100 W Center Rd No 420 20741Omaha NE 68108 AC Ed Byerley 200 Commander Cove Stafford VA 22554AC Georne Hunter 6962 5 Lamar St Littleton CO 80123 V RC HR Norckuer 12016 Queens P1 HuntsvillC AL35803 X James Caughran 27818 Ormond Ave Hayward CA 94544 FF Wallace Johnson 4112 White Acres Rd. Montgomery ALNorth 38106Harry Apoian 27704 Saddle Rd Rolling Hill CA 90274 Southl Prank Gomes 2241 Noah Street Honolulu HI 96816 HI VI RC Charles Gray 201 Hulman Salem Rd Terre Haute meets IN 47803 Xl Tom Cope 23262 58 57th St Rt 3 lssaGuah WA 96027 AC Soaring Helen Olsen 620 Old Bonhomme University City AC James McCarty 16958 Marinne View Dr Seattle WA MO 6313298166 CL WR BodziOch Jr 235 W Glade Palatine IL 60067 AC Pylon & Soaring AC Pattern other ACRC lescept Soaring Bold Face Below Indicmtee Chairmen ContUt Board FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARDVI Chris Matsuno 8576 Cingar St John MO 63114 Henry Struck RFD 2 Hamburg Old LymeCT06371VII Bill Shailor 13596 Montrose Detroit MI 48227 II Bradley Bane 60 Lake Ave. Lyndonvilla NY 14098VIII Mark Valeriss 1627 Overland Pass Sugarland TX 77478 Ill Rudy Kluiber 2021 Lakeland Ave Lakewood OH 44107IX Jerald Murphy 2432 AstrOn Colorado Springs CO 80906 IV Joe Boyle Jr 219 Shenandoah Rd Hampton VA 23361 X Joe Norcrosa P0 Boa 65 Hanford CA 93232 V Bonny Jenkins 3112 C Raises Rd Memphis TN 38118 XI Kevin Collins 2320 Sahalee Dr EAedmondWA98052 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARDV J Davis Jr 1813 5 Lakeshore Dr Birmingham AL 35216 Lance Murphy 29 Hightop Cir. 8 Handen CT 06814 VI Paul Proef rock 3969 Weber Way Lexington KY 40514 II hoe Friend 41 Carriage Hill Dr Colts Neck NJ 07722 VII Peter Waters 7420 7Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ill Ron Hesselbrock 6320 Blueberry Hill Ct. Cincinnati OH VIII Win Thomas 331 SE Rockesood Bartlesville OK 74003 45211 IX Loren Tregellas 3003S Everett Wichita KS 67217 IV W Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD X Bill Northrop Jr 621 W 19th St Costa Mesa CA 92827 20670XI Charles Davenport 1441S SE 266th St Kent WA 98031 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARDVI Bob Burch 7032 N Sioux Chizago IL 60646 I George Higgins P08os482 North Pembroke MA 02368 VII James SistOn 4941 WiscOnsin N New Hope MN 55428 II Bill Boss 7706 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 VIII Win Lee 3522 Tamargak Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Ill Laid Jackson 1028 ynut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 IX Michael Tallmen 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 ISA Ron McNally 6116 Bards Ave Springfield VA 22152 X Vic Garner P0 Box 573 Linvermore CA 94550 V Dave Hemstraught P0 Box 171 Moncks Corner SC 29461 XI John Thompson 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 SCALE CONTEST BOARD VI John Guenther AR 1Box 715 Borden IN 47106 lrv5aarl52 Langholm Dr NaghaaNHO3O6O VII Claude McCullough RR 1 Boa 487 Montezuma IA 50171 II Robert Clemens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14612 VIII Buddy Irwin 922 Sundown Ln. Dm010 TX 75116 Ill Edward Wisser 1521 Summit St McKeesport PA 15130 IX Dean Copeland 7817 Seward St Ontaha NE63114 IV Bob Karlsaon 2643 Marsh Rd Wilmington DC 19610 X Bill Stroman 12218 Dune St Norwalk CA 90650 V Davind PlatI 6940 NW 15th Pt Lauderdale FL 33313 XI Earle Moorhead 275 5 View Place S Salem OR 97302 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd. Wayland MA 01778 VI Chris Matsuno 8576 Ginger St John MO 63114 II Merrick Andrews 100 River Rd. A1 1 Bogota NJ 07603 VII Richard Doig 6 Canary Hill Dr Pontiac MI 48055 Ill Walter P Van Gorder 5869 Victory View Ln. Cincinnati VIII Ralph lBud Tenny Box 546 Richardinn TX 75060 OH 45238IX Stan Chilton 300S Main Wichita KS 67202 IV Don SruIl 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102X Clarence Mather 3660 Ecochee Ave. San Diego CA 92117 V John Martin 3227 Darwin St Coconut Grove Miami FL XI Dave Hagen 19957 S Land Rd Oregon City OR 97045 33133 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tupelo Napamille IL 60540 Melanie received award certificate accompanying cash award too Dave Benepe recent Fort Worth Planesman Model Club meeting father i-Curtis Sanford Jr received certificate being helper/mechanic RC Interference continued frequencies Hartford CT area will interfere Nats flying distance alone may enough protection although other factorssuch commercial operations transmitter power antenna height hours operation terrain between sta tion Nats sitecan also affect sit uation Thats much information available time play safe avoid last-minute hassle trying get trans mitter frequency changed service opera tion Nats may best avoid using 7232 MHz 7296 MHz Use judg ment others NC Helicopters Nuts Therell lot RC Helicopter activity 83 Springfield Nats Event Director Horace Hagen expects keep three separ ate flight lines busy both days Monday July 25 Tuesday July 26 usual four AMA Heli events will flownNovice Intermediate Expert Scale FAI has added fifth event Since FAI event added Nats schedule after Nats Entry Forms went press going handled special event $12 entry fee payable field No Nats basic entry late fee will charged contestant enters FAI event FAI event may also serve US RC Helicopter Team Selection Finals event RC Helicopter World Championships approved held Europe 1984 Since large number entries antici pated effort will made get three rounds competition during two contest days Present planning practice and/or demonstration flights will per mitted because crowded schedule added event extra flight lines have created need usual num ber contest officials Any modeler wishing volunteer judge other official score tabulation registration etc should contact Event Director Horace Hagan 15 Parkway Place Red Bank NJ 07701 tel 201/741-3097 home 201/577-5239 work Hats Static Show New Nats yeara Static Model Show showthere trophies too No flying involved anyone may enterand may enter models de sired $1 entry fee per model Static Show will located Continued page 122 118 Model Aviation ITS ALMOST HERE-the 1983 NATS NATIONAL CONVENTION its going winner Interest running higher levels weve ever seen expect contestants spectators good times ever before people excited about new National Con vention will held Friday Saturday Sunday NATS Week National Convention innovation combining traditional elements modelers enjoy some new ideas will serve round out NATS exper ience provide feature great interest sport flier National Conventions visible feature will Manufacturer Display area Located spacious patio Quality Inn Chicopee displays will mini hobby show will able view latest products industry Swap Shop great opportunity pick up someones uncompleted project save yourself some bucks building time sure bring plane lost interest halfway through construction kit youll never get around building can wheel deal Lovers model engines will enjoy MECA Collecto gether during National Convention Model Engine Collectors Association will displaying members collections trading swapping having grand old time Something new aeromodeling scene will appear National Conventionthe Seminars will hands discussion groups run experts specific topics will have chance learn enjoy quiet atmosphere Academy will running seminars topics such Club Administration Contest Director Getting Keeping Flying Sites Some Special Interest Groups will run seminars areas expertise example National Association Scale Aeromodelers will run seminar Scale research Manufacturers will offer seminars building techniques covering finishing hints using products typical seminar Ace RCs electronic kit building session participants will guided through project Ace technicians Top Flite Coverite plan conduct sessions using covering finishing products seminars present new varied opportunity Convention participants Pick favorite topics attend two three seminars will scheduled Friday Saturday Sunday minimize conflict competition flying Commemorative NATS First Day Cover issued COLLECTORS ATTENTION United States Postal Service branch office Chicopee Mass will issue special com memorative First Day Cover featuring 1983 AMA NATS first time NATS has recognized way will sold Post Office Chicopee during NATS week collectors can obtain canuellations day NATS also available immediately mail Academy cancelled opening day NATS wish order First Day Cover send stamped self-addressed envelope $100 cover wanted AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Please send mail orders Chicopee Post Office 57TH ANNUAL AMA NATS AIR SHOW CHICOPEE MASSACHUSETTS 01020 JULY 24-31 1983 AMA ~ACADEMYOF MODEL AERONAUTICS I~i IlrJJ k/rn 57TH ANNUAL NATS CHAMPIONSHIPS UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE SOUVENIR COVER II lUSMAILI August 1983 119 lat RnrnaI NATIONAL CONVENTION 6cb t~1 THE 1940 AMA COMPETITION RULES Ntc~1 1940 Rules Regulations Governing Building Flying Model Aircraft United States CLASSI FICATIONS models other internal combustion powered models classed wing area follows class A A model Class ef fective projected area its main supporting surfaces does exceed 30 square inches projected area urea seen looking down plane Class B when area exceeds 30 over 100 square inches Class C when area exceeds 100 over 150 square inches Class D when area exceeds 150 over 300 square inches Class E when area exceeds 300 square inches DEFINITIONS RISE OFF THE GROUND ROGA model airplane ROG type has landing gear permits take off ground floor starting standstill under its own power landing tear must strong enouth support model normal attitude taking off landint cases doubt its usefulness mast demonstrated glidint model height least four feet landing damage nosing over striking wing tip wheels shall turn freely such size strength permit model en taxi freely ordinary platform minimum diameter wheels shall less following Class AA inch Class D1 inches Class BA inch Class E2 inches Class Ci inch RISE OFF WATER ROWA model air plane ROW type can take off alight water must demonstrate its sea worthiness floating five seconds surfaces parts other floats must above surface water float un assisted must take off water starting standstill under its own power AMPHIBIANA model airplane amphibian type has combined character istics ROG ROW types fulfilling specifications substituting land ing gear models time shall average two flights respectively best three ROG flights best three ROW flights HAND-LAUNCHEDA model airplane hand-launched released flight directly hands launcher model shall launched elevation six feet above ground floor GLIDERA model glider similar model airplane powerplant may launched two ways 1 handlaunched 2 cowline-launched Hand-launch ing defined above Towline-launching accomplished pulling glider air string ground kite towline shall no longer 100 feet shall released model launcher flight time starts towline released Model gliders need have no landing gear fuselage cross-section towline gliders shall L2/200 PUSHERA model airplane pusher type has its propellers behind main sup porting surfaces TRACTORA model airplane trac tor type has its propellers forward main supporting surfaces TRACTOR-PUSHERA model airplane tractor-pusher type has propellers ward propellers behind main supporting surfaces INDOOR MODELA model indoor type designed primarily fly indoors area effective main supporting surfaces shall exceed 150 square inches OUTDOOR MODELA model out door type designed primarily fly out doors area effective main support ing surfaces shall less 100 square inches unless otherwise specified Outdoor models shall weigh complete ready fly less three ounces avoirdupois 100 square inches effective wing area ballast used bring model up re quired weight shall securely attached prevent its being dropped flight Out door hand-launched gliders shall conform weight rule 1 ounce 50 square inches Towline gliders shall conform weight role 1 ounces 50 square inches wing area STICK MODELA model stick type has body composed single stick open framework rather fuselage Models using tubes framework enclose motors shall have total maximum crosssection area stick greater L2/200 L equals length stick Out doors type power permitted except internal combustion CABIN OR FUSELAGE MODELA model fuselage type has built-up en closed fuselage minimum area total maximum cross-section fuselages must correspond formula L2/1 00 L equals overall length model excluding propeller fuselage shall streamline form have less 90 per cent its surface area covered Outriggers booms may used fuse lage type models fuselage shall structure supports motor wings empennage landing gear rubber used motive power shall contained entirely within model questionable model classification fuselage stick doubt must submitted Contest Director approval before con test Contestants must present contest ficials full-size drawing maximum cross-section fuselage different cabin model drawing made paper ruled half-inch squares FLYING SCALE MODELA flying scale model exact replica man-carrying macbin part being proportional size corresponding part larger ma chine exception propellers may altered suit builders wishes Full-scale outline drawing flying scale model ie same size model should presented judges assist checking accuracy entries EXHIBITION SCALE MODELSAn exhi bition scale model exact non-flying rep lica man-carrying airplane part being proportional size location corresponding part larger plane NAA does recognize categories ex hibition scale models hut guidance local contest committees suggested rules given Any model similar type plane placing first third national competition exhibition scale event cannot entered ensuing national contest AUTOGIROAn autogiro model sup ported flight action air vanes rotate freely approximate ly vertical axis supplemented thrust propeller approximately horizontal axis area vanes surfaces shall less fixed wing no sizesubdivisions autogiro models launching method optional either handlaunched ROG effective area supporting surfaces considered sum area fixed wing pius area vanes Autogiro models out door records must conform weightfor-area rule HELICOPTERA helicopter model must rise assistance supported flight solely lift power-driven propeller vanes no size-subdivi sions helicopter models Outdoor models must conform weight rule ORNITHOFTERAn ornichopter model derives its lift propulsion solely flapping wings no size-subdivi sions ornithopters Outdoor models must conform weight role VACUPLANES ROTOPLANES other experimental types yet classified subdivided sufficiently standardized LIGHTER-THAN-AIR CRAFT yet classified CATEGORIES National Aeronautic Association recognizes official records following categories odor Senior Open com petition Classification wing area except interoal combustion power categories INDOOR STICK MODELS Airplanes Hand-bunchedClass B C ROGClassAB ROWClass B Gliders Hand-bunchedClass B Autogiros Launching optional nes classes size Ore chapters bunching optional no classes size Helicopters bunching optional no classes size FUSELAGE MODELS Airplane ROGClass F ROWClass OUTDOORS STICK MODELS Airplanes Hand-bunchedClass C D ROWClassCD Gliders Hand-bunchedClass B C D TowlinebunchedClass C D E Autogiros Launching optional no classes size Ornitbopters Launching optional no classes size Helicopters Launching optional no classes size FUSELAGE MODELS Other Internal Combustion Powered Airplanes ROGClass C D E ROWClass C D FUSE LAGE MODELS internal Combustion Poweredclassed engine displacement Airplanes ROGClassABC ROWClass B C CONTEST RULES ACCEPTANCE OF RECORDSNo record official until has accepted Contest Board National Aeronautic As satiation Only duration records flying models officially recognized records eligible recognition must made sanctioned meets under specific direction Contest Board NAA Applica don recognition National records mast made official application forms NAA-appointed Contest Directors Board shall beebe final judge interpretation rules WHO MAY COMPETEContestants official contest establishing records NAA trophies MUST members Model Division NAA Contestants younger 16 years classed juniors over 16 under 21 years classed Seniors Contestants over 21 eligible competition Open class separate categories records group tbe rec ords being classed junior Senior Open according contestants age record made OFFICIALSAll sanctioned contests meets record trials shall conducted officially appointed NAA Contest Director may name assistants nec essary DESIGN OF MODELSThere no re strictions design models except shall meet specifications named definitions classifications However models must designed drop no parts flight during takeoff NUMBER OF MODE LSEach contestant will allowed maximum three models event may use com plete flights NUMBER OF FLIGHTSExcept case gliders contestant will allowed total three official flights flight start lasts 20 seconds longer out door contest exception gas models indoor models flight staff lasts 60 seconds longer Any flight less failure fly promptly called shall judged delayed flight Pushing guiding model shall also constitute delayed flight except case gas models ROG role has waived see internal Combus tion Powered Models Three successive de layed flights shall considered displacing official flight determining what coe stitotes official delayed flight ficial time will count model must re main flight being touched after officially released unless apparent out control about strike ground declared timers time collision such flight judged official flight Should subsequent official flights fail surpass duration delayed flight has declared contestant shall entitled reinstatement delayed flight official Scoring time indoor models shall longest three official flights except case indoor gliders scoring time shall longest nine official flights Scoring time foe out door models shall average elapsed time three official flights except case outdoor hand-launched gliders scoring time shall average elapsed time three longest nine official flights computing average time seconds second numeral right decimal shall dropped results shall carried nearest mathematical tenth contestant also makes delayed flight INDOORS model meets obstruc elan prevents further flight Should contestant make complete official flight nine possible chances best de layed flight average three best delayed shall recorded best time Actual flight time shall credited flight ends obstruction no allowance ing added such mishap power event flight less 40 seconds total elapsed time engine run over 20 seconds considered delayed flight NUMBER OF FLIGHTSGLIDERSIn case hand-launched gliders con testant will allowed total nine official flights view thisflight allowance delayed flights gliders will recognized allowed TIME OF FLIGHTSFlight time starts instant model flight ends model first touches ground floor after being launched meets abstraction prevents further flight Time also ends model passes timers sight bat timers shall make effort keep model sight until lands model meets obstruction fails free lode pendently resumes flight within ten sec onds time shall continue uninterrupted Timers outdoor meet will remain field within prescribed circle exceed 200 feet radius timers will keep mod els sight use normal vision col ored glasses orson shades permitted INTERNAL COMBUSION FOWE RED MODELSAny model using internal com bustion power limited total weight fuel seven pounds wing loading less B ounces per square foot wing area must weigh least tO ounces cubic inch motors displace ment must fuselage type must meet cross-section rule Motor run must limited timer fuel measure ment wore 20 seconds contest work Only Seniors Open-class contes tunes holding NAA Gas Model Division li censes may compete power model contests under 16 may fly upon signing pledge approval super vision NAA Contest Director li censed gas model member appointed him No powered model may flown except approval Contest Director engine run longer 30 seconds flying competition 30-second motor ran permitted Gas models must ROG UNASSISTED except conditions prevent such instances Contest Directors may permit hand-launching gas models understanding such flights will eligible record purposes INTERNAL COMBUSION POWERED MODEL CLASSIFICATIONS intereal combustion power model classifications follows Class A Models using engines having up including 20 cubic inch dis placement Class B Models using engines 20 cubic inch displacement up including 30 cubic inch dis placement Class C Models using engines 30 cubic inch displacement up including 125 cubic inch dis placement Combined ClassModels using engines up including 125 cubic inch dis placement meeting other specifications internal combos tion powered model classifications event small local meets scarcity entries prizes would make inadvisable toe duct separate gas events sep orate awards NAA will recognize national gas model records made Class B C record performance established Com bined Class will accepted whichever three classes fits providing exceeds class record least 2% Any flight under 40 seconds elapsed time over 20 seconds engine run will con sidered delayed flight Final time recorded will average three official flights allowed NEW NATIONAL RECORDSTo receive official recognition new performances classificatians must exceed previous records least 2% Rules conclude nexr page 120 Model Aviation ECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL IT Society Antique Modelers SAM AMA-recognized special interest organiza tion makes its own competition rules outside AMA Contest Board Procedures Thus whatever rules produced SAM subject process AMA member can get involved concerning acceptance modification rejection rulesonly SAM members have voice process Meanwhile SAM strong growing ac tivity special following seems safe say practically members SAM also AMA members same time number AMA members SAM members fly models similar flown SAM activity However prefer own thing simply fly OldTimer-type Free Flight models some radio control some following article proposes AMA competition activity somewhat akin SAM subject AMA Contest Board Pro cedures AMA members can determine what rules used intended sort bridge between AMA SAM simply means encouraging AMA members enjoy fun Old-Time Free Flight plus option using RC make manageable flying fields poorly suited typical FF retrieval proposal former president SAM has done much pioneering work concerning use RC FF models Joe Beshars aim promote fun flying bring AMA mem bers enjoyment what model flying used like aid modern materials equipment minimize problems * * **** *** * * ** ** * ISIT Joe Beshar AMA 175 SAM 45 0000 0 0 0 0 0 VINTAGE EVENT IN AMA time consider creating Vintage categorycommonly referred Old-Timer within AMA After does exemplify its own heritageit within NAA-AMA framework began us recog nize aeromodeling experiencing dra matic growth profile Certainly encour aged technological developments available us some boggle mind radio control flight packs weighing 31A oz less epoxy cyanoacrylate glues silicone compounds etc nostalgia pre-WW II December 1941 era its dope glue experience cannot should notbe forgotten mode activities will always enjoyable competitor well spectator now just might relate elegant nostalgia reasons want propose Vintage category within AMA hereby solicit suggestions commentspro confor outline follows Please confuse proposal SAM Society Antique Modelers sep arate growing strong organization intended proposed category should affect SAM way except indi rectly strengthen As competitive activity rules requiredand exist record now just published 1940 copy rules complete presently-obsolete terminology organizational references included presentation rules should interest AMA members todayjust compare present-day AMA rule book order limit state-of-the-art pre-1 942 period essential imple ment some restrictions technologykeep uncomplicated simplel Vintage Free Flight Category Accordingly basic proposal model design engine etc existed originally prior December 31 1941 would ac ceptable Vintage category ex ternal outline model designs including di hedral polyhedral airfoil length span etc Continued next page CIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEM * ************************ ************ ********* ******** **** ******* * * *** **** * ** ******* ** SPECIAL ITI 1940 Rules continued BUILDER OF MODELEach contestant shall assemble lifting surfaces fuselage design may obtained source Only builder may fly model rec ords Models built kits acceptable TERRAINThe terrain outdoor meets shall vary difference level standard-practice landing areas air ports Smooth takeoff facilities pro vided Contest Directors Horizontal raised runways permitted providing six 6 inches off ground DISQUALIFICATIONSAny contestant breaks rule contest conducts himself contrary ordinary requirements common courtesy may upon recommen dation officials disqualified Models broken landing disqualified EXCLUSIONA sentence exclusion may pronounced local Contest Committee against entrant event events meet case found ineligible take part events considered guilty misbehavior un fair practice local Contest Committee may order removal flying field building entrant refuses obey order responsible official PROTESTProtests will considered presented writing local Contest Director within hour after close Contest protestant must indicate action decision name contestants officials involved com plete details APPEALAppeal may made NAA Contest Board action taken pro test As case protests appeals made NAA must made writing within three-day period following action meet Contest Committee original pro test LOSS OF AWARDAny competitor may excluded suspended event shall thereby forfeit right award event EMERGENCY RULESThe Contest Di rector Field Judges may approval least half Contest ficials establish emergency rules necessary providing said rules direct violation Official NAA Contest Rules Regu lations August 1983 121 TIME FORA CIA ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITE ca 1-ranklins uper i.ycuo-puw~ D~ Bombshell has Trexier airwheels too could altered way use ot current materials adhesives would ac ceptabie would strengthing lightening internal structures use modern-day propellers Referring section 1940 rules covering Internal Combustion Engines Since original ignition engines have limited availabil ity following power plants would ac ceptable since replica converted ignition engines converted glow ignition readily available Also listed proposed engine-run limits 1 Original ignition engines 20 sec 2 Replica ignition engines period l7sec 3 Converted ignition engines cross scavenged onlyno Schnuerles - 14 sec Note glow engines listed available during Vintageperiod being considered Fuel gasoline/oil mixture other events listed enginepowered rubber power etc can prac ticed done during Vintage period model designs limited prior December 31 1941 Dethermalizers would acceptable maximum flight times determined Contest Directorand dictated field conditions Well thats Free Flight knew bet its simple What About Radio Control Assist Radio control would acceptable same criteria cited pure Free Flight events exception active control radio would used during engine run engine shut offat time model would left fly its own hands off transmitter Official flight time would continue until radio transmitter control touched detherm alizing other reason point official time would completed Free Flight Radio-ControlledAssist would flown combined events cited 1940 rules stated above No national records would maintained Enjoy Participation AMA Nationals would determined through interest experi enced events Premise Extended Modern Free Flight Almost sections country ex periencing lack suitable FF flying sites Unfortunately some present-day Free Flighters have recognized phenome noneither because devotion event virtue good fortune living area country satis factory flying field can still found modelers have often heard comment restate fact nothing else like Free Flight have never able adequately explain feeling having terflies stomach strive help cabin models looked alike Heres Phil Carey Alpha Corsair model achieve few seconds time clock would fulfill search attaining maximum airborne time Reality must taccdRC-Assist Free Flight opens new horizons beat rap limited flying fields thereby contribute increased participation Free Flight activity expect will result its growthperhaps its survival Summary Vintage competition category oulined could pave wayespecially use RCAssistto stimulate modern-day FF After real vintage period did pave way modern-day aeromodeling RC major force present-day activity As stated earlier article would en courage AMA members submit recommendations comments suggestions regarding establishing Vintage cate gory within AMA plan make formal proposal Contest Board next rules-change cycle creation Vin tage category Please write Joe Beshar 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 RC-assist a Herky Ed Rangus CIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL IT AMA Contest Activity 1982 Academy Model Aeronautics sanc tioned 1742 contests other activities 1982 Contest Directors completed contest reports 1477 events submit ted AMA HQ reports certain interesting observations can drawn 34423 contestants participated 1477 contests 1980 1340 contest reports returned showed 29590 contestants participated means slightly contes tants per contest 1982 well crease number contests reports submitted 898 Oass meets 705 RC 60 Class B meets 53 RC 360 Class AA meets 206 RC 73 FF 67 CL 9 Indoor 53 Class AAA meets 17 CL 13 RC FF 1 Indoor 2 Class AAAA meets Indoor FF 27 meets combined events like RC FF example US FAI team selection programs held 48 contests 453 modelers entered 23 Static Displays/Auctions/Mall Shows 2356 participants three record trials RC Soaring tracted seven participants 30 Indoor record trials 268 contestants also 29 demonstrations 512 participants Static Show continued Main Ballroom Quality Inn Hotel Chicopee MAthe Nats AMA HQ location Entry opens 800 am Friday July 29 closes 400 pm following day Satur day July 30 Judging done contestants will take place Sunday awards will made 300 pm Sunday afternoon July 31 will 19 awards three categories first place categories break down like RCScale Best Show Top Junior/Senior Helicopter Pattern Pylon Soaring Sport Free FlightScale Best Show Top Junior/Senior Sport Competi tion Control LineScale Best Show Top Junior/Senior Aerobatics Competition Sport Contestants can win trophy 83 Hats Booster Kit Get em theyre hot Knowing modelers will want some collectable memorabilia first-ever East Coast Nats AMA HQ has prepared very nice Nats Booster Kit contains Nats pin First Annual AMA Convention pin 83 Nats patch First Convention patch Nats program book Springfield Nats bumper sticker reduced-size replica ficial 83 Nats publicity poster Its $13 value $10 postpaid US items kit available separately following prices $3 pins $2 patches $1 program book bumper sticker poster Order items AMA Supply Service Section AMA HQ SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT 122 Model Aviatjon tarry rnamr winos TwIn-pusI1eI yuu dr wonder got same number turns motor Now know Competition Rules Proposals Activity trying experiment time effort keep interested modelers informed whats going rules-change cycle present listing of rules-change proposals survived Initial Vote Contest Boards have affected Cross-Proposals ones will go directly Final Vote Contest Board ballots must returned September 1 1983 Basic Rules Proposals Final Vote General Rules Proposals GEN-84-1 Delete Terrain specification Section 1 rule book I-I Cain GEN-84-3Delete/relocate takeoff facilities rules now given Section 1 rule book H Cain GEN 84-5Clarify Contest Director appointment responsibilities concerning additional contest officials H Cain GEN-84-7Provide substitute Contest Director R Meuser G EN-84-8Provide alternate Contest Director R Meuser GEN-84-9Establish maximum weight model aircraft W Northrop GEN-84-1 0Prohibit gaseous boosts metal-bladed propellers AMA activities W Northrop GEN-84-1 1Extend ban hazardous model fuels W Northrop Radio Control Rules ProposalsPAT TERN RC-84-1No rate gyros autopilots Pattern M Moritko RC-84-2Unify de scriptions Traffic Pattern H Cain RC-846Put maneuver sketches description H Crispin Jr RC-84-7Modify Equal Exposure Judges rule H Crispin Jr RC-848Update flightline layout H Crispin Jr RC-84-9Exempt certain maneuvers 60-degree-upward viewing frame H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 0Only pilot may oper ate transmitter controls H Crispin Jr4 RC 84-11Clarify scoring spins part spiral H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 2Clarify defi nition Double Stall Turn H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 3Clarify description Cuban Eight Reverse Cuban Eight Judges Guide H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 4Clarify descrip tion Figure M H Crispin Jr RC-84-15 Tail-dragger wheel landings OK H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 6Square Horizontal Eightre move 20-meter reference H Crispin Jr4 RC-84-21 Revise Sportsman class pattern R Knetzger RC-84-25Eliminate airborne time limit B Crossley RC-8l-26CDs set number flights advance B Crossley RC-84-30 Add new FAI Pattern class F3A L Ott RC-84-31Modify existing Pat tern class maneuver schedules L Ott RC 84-32 Modify some maneuver descriptions Judges Guide L Ott RC-84-33 Make upwind downwind maneuver orien tations mandatory classes D Kamp schror RC-84-37Four flights count six rounds flown T Stiliman RC-8438 Master flies F3A rules advancement Master voluntary Expert flies 1982 FAI rules R Chidgey SAILPLANE RC-84-3ScaleIike landings RC Sailpianes P Proefrock RC-84-27 New Cross-Country Race event Provisional L Renaud RC-84-35No need comply FAI specifications J Grigg PYLON RACING RC-84-20QM Allow fuel pressure W Yeager SPORT AEROBATICS RC-84-22Sport Aerobatics Adopt IAC Judging standards techniques F Lawrence RC-84-23 Sport Aerobatics CDs publish judge qualifications F Lawrence HELICOPTER RC-84-39Balance flight static points Scale H Hagen RC-8440Experts fly 11 maneuvers H Hagen RC-84-41Novice flies 7 maneuvers five minutes H Hagen RC-84-42Replace 3 termediate maneuvers 1 H Hagen Note no active proposal No RC-84-3 6 Control Line Rules ProposalsENDUR ANCE CL-84-1 oz fuel Endurance J Brautlecht PRECISION AEROBATICS CL-84-9 Correct maneuver description Outside Square Loops Preszler CL-84-1 1Land ing eliminate onelap rule Preszler CL-84-1 2Amend rules allow special pro cedures Nats Preszler CL-84-37 Clarify Four Leaf Clover G Higgins COMBAT CL-84-1 5Redefine fuselage Slow Combat R McNally CL-84-17 Provide end match Slow Combat R McNally CL-84-1 8Increase line thick ness engines up 25cc R McNally CL-84-26Stabilizer specification Slow Combat M Henry CL-84-27Specify canopy Slow Combat M Henry CL GENE RAL CL-84-1 3Delete certain records procedures CL General section R McNally SPEED CL-84-21Standard fuel Speed events except jet G Hempel RACING CL-84-23Add second 70-lap qualifying race Scale Racing F Williams Scale Rules ProposalsRC SPORT SCALE SC-84-2Twenty-pound weight limit Sport Scale D Platt SC-84-3Clarify Proof Accuracy rule D Platt SC-84-6Varied distance judging Sport Scale Outline Finish Color MarkingsW Northrop SC-84-1 3Lose craftsmanship points no Component Parts declaration submitted documentation B Karlsson SC-84-14 Bonus points craftsman builders 0 Moses SC-84-1 8Static judging form D Platt GENERAL SCALE SC-84-4Amend Landing downgrades D Platt SC-84-1 2 Eliminate contestant maneuver complete call B Karlsson SC-84-5Revise static judging area RC CL Sport Scale R Underwood SC-84-8lndoor/Outdoor Rub ber Scale delete Double Surface basic points static judging R Clemens SC84-11Equal weights static flight scores Indoor/Outdoor Peanut Miller SC-84-1 5RC Precision Scale Separate AMA Precision Scale FAI rules D Platt SC-84-1 7Let RC Giant Scale Precision D Platt SC-84-1 6Unified Judging Regula tions Amend SC-84-15 accepted D Platt Free Flight Rules Proposals FF-84-1 Es tablish new AMA Nordic A-i Glider class D Domina FF-84-2Specify size CO-2 motor fuel tanks B Brown FF-84-3AIIow novice contestants extra flights Class AA meets D Hughes FF-84-5Add new Elec tric Power class R Covalt Indoor Rules Proposals IN-84-1 Provide High-Technology class Indoor HLG D Domina IN-84-2Add new Indoor Rubber categories J Carter IN-84-3Add Manhat tan-formula Indoor Cabin AMA rule book E Whitten N-84-4No commercially-avail able props Indoor Duration C Sotich About Cross-Proposals addition previously-listed rules survived Initial Vote additional 18 rules also passed Initial Vote against 42 Cross-Proposals have submitted As stated last months Rules Propo sals special feature various Contest Boards now have vote Cross-Propo sals decide whether Cross-Proposal will replace Basic Proposal some cases Cross Proposal submitted against Basic Propo sal Contest Board has decide Cross-Proposals prefer over Basic Proposal survivors terim Vote will go Final Vote Interim Vote results will reported Competition Newsletter soon possible after Interim Vote ballots tab ulatedprobably September 1983 issue Very soon after Interim Vote com pleted Contest Boards must take Final Vote Basic- CrossProposals voting deadline September 1 1983 results vote will pub lished soon possible after Final Vote tabulatedprobably December 1983 issue final step whole process will revision AMA rule book include newly-adopted competition rules 1984-85 book supposed distributed January 1984 goes well final editing rule book done Contest Board chairmen publishing done AMA HQ staff book will out time Modeler Input Wantedl have interest competition rules comments Basic Cross Proposals wanted Contest Boards Contact appropriate FF RC CL SC IN Contest Board member AMA dis trict comments Any type per sonal contact desired will probably helpful write Names ad dresses Contest Board members found Competition Directory section Competition Newsletter Other 18 Basic Proposals Well give list 18 Basic Pro posals against 42 Cross-Proposals submitted convenience Please refer last months special feature Cross Proposals summaries of CrossProposals General Rules Proposals GEN-84-2Redefine Contest Director responsibilities providing contest equipment H Cain GEN 84-4Clarify conditions Contest Directors competing own contest H Cain Radio Control Rules ProposalsSAILPLAN ES RC-84-5Eliminate Sailplane classes B R Powell RC-84-24FAI rules ap ply size weight J Grigg PYLON RACING RC-84--17No flying below tops pylons G Gillburg RC-84-18 QM Allow 240 diamventuris W Yeager RC-84-19QM Allow use certain epoxy type propellers W Yeager RC-84-28QM Continued next page August 1983 123 OAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBC Compefition Newstetier will present lime time coostructive thosighi provoking lileas criticisms AMA rules policies affect cocipetitors Wisen issue has two sides CN will endeavor print viewpoints thai hare heen suhotittedwithin tiwels available spare unitluenets timeliness awl good taste Oelermleatioo appropeiatoeess foe publication acy waiters niost neces sity rest solely pablislser ihoughts presented aethor aod should out oeceusarily construed AMA 110 AMA officers publisher should note publication hero roles-change policy-change Ideas dnes necessarily mean specific proposal has presented Contest Board Executive Council appropriate committee such action responsibility author anyone else interested obtaining official action Soapbox does usually present second letter subject author however Glen Carterts letter December 1982 issue has resulted much comment RC Pattern community felt second letter should receive airing Alphabet Soup Revisited Whatever case may some good will come originally intended since RCers now thinking seriously ways develop Patternts future Letts hope positive thinking creative majority yet heard d hate think modelers typical overreact vilify condemn offering solution own have re cently heard themwhat thoughts groups involved RC Aerobatic flying Getting together simply inGlenn Carter volves few words policy direction communicated various newsletters groups have special interests intent goals Spell out simple understanding needednot conflict Whats complicated about Should right hand know what left hand doing Probably sothere still two sides coin months 1982 newsletters magazines full very negative reac tions FAIs adoption Turnaround pattern great things tijust Certainly no changes should occur besides should FAI suggests Very few RCers acquainted FAI organizations actively volved nor know function Moreover same people being asked form opinions based upon one-sided views being presented time No effort made present other side coin probably because would too controversial views con trary establishment would surely cause much deliberation unrest obvious truth Nonetheless somebody speak up felt offered cataclysmic epistle humorously captioned icAiphabet Soup Alphabet Soup orWhat always wanted know about FAI-IAC-TOC-IMAC WAC-NSRCA-CIAM-NSPJA-AMA tonguein-cheek offering controversial personal opinions designed encourage unification constructive thoughts future RC Pat tern competition Unfortunately AMAs rewrite omitted admonition changed reference fact IMAC could handle WAC team selections should handle fur ther altering intent all* unfortunate much ink has subsequently committed non productive abusive negative remarks especially make erroneous assumptions illogical interpretations order justify published tirades Please gentlemen confirm intent source such information before launching verbal abuse Its self-degrading Furthermore personal opinions should never have associated organization done another publication newsletter char ter membership NSRCA will note mentioned Lest become spokesman too * Note editor did bit reorganiz ing Mr Carters original letter hoping shorten clarify thoughts pre sented Alphabet Soup title also changed Thoughts RC Turn around Pattern hoping draw reader attention Yes changed crucial could shouldprobably accident RMcM Help Youngster just received word modeling buddy way back 1940s Dale Kim has admitted AMA Hall Fame What honor thought would share acquaint ed Dale Everyone always decrying fact nobody doing anything beginners Well Dale has probably done hobby today exper tise has always A-type engines along Speed Precision Scale U-Controlsomething kids can afford subject attract younger generation hobby have rolling idea around about year now thought would throw out other newsletter editors receive newsletter back up just little idea could apply just about phases Radio Control ages well Back good old days B C D Speed events Junior Senior Open Divisions junior Senior Open Precision Aero batics Free Flight on Having personal interest RC Pattern Pylon Racing idea has occurred would several routes take try increase number people interested joining ranks particular interest group RC field instance What would wrong having Pattern devoted no larger 051 engines B Pattern up 39 engines C Pattern up 59 engines D Pattern 60 61 enginesor larger current trend con tinues know what sayinghow could possibly administrated con tests what about rule making what would allow way special equipment events restric tions matter Well can say took quite few years come far have always say standing still making changes going backwards Good thought first said heavy words Could some youngster good guiding hand some us over-thehill gang could take inexpensive 4-channel radio 25 engine pick multitude kits $30 $40 range able compete B Pattern Junior Senior age group stay until reached age 21 chose advance himself Open group order show big boys really should done can say must pretty dis couraging go local field watch some really good Pattern pilot flying Rossi-piped Super Megaton retracts 49 switches transmitter asking question much does cost get hobby mister Does make feel important say Ah just about $1500 kid does make shed tear Have forgotten what like use Am broid glue banana oil try get first rubberband job air Ill tell thing have forgotten first time really got fly about half block Any out care pick up idea might have noticed two Dale Kims youngsters did very well 1982 Nats Teresa Kim 1st CL AA Speed Joe Kim 1st CL Precision Scale both Senior Division engines Sure grew up hobby Dad great small engines on did receive help what have give other hand can figure out some way youngsters day get RC hitting Dad up loan one-half size National Debt taking some time helpwell anyhow have planted seed Now needs rain Any guys out qualify Bet Let hear Reprinted newsletter North Central Kansas Radio Control Club Fred Souchek editor SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPB 124 Model Aviation Rules Proposals continuedCARRIER CL-84-6Delete iiBuilder ofpermitted low speed DQd P Mazur Require mufflers muffled tuned pipes R Model rule L Cordes CL-84-7In- RACING CL-84-22Revise Slow Rat F Wilson RC84-29Require mufflers muf- crease Profile Carrier wingspan 50 L Williams fled tuned pipes R WilsonCordes CL-84-8Delete 60-degree nose-high e Rules Proposals SC-84-1 Revise rule substitute maximum low speed flightstatic scoring Sport Scale Sailpianes K Control Line Rules proposalsPRECI-time 150 sec L Cordes CL-84-32Re-Ruhf SION AEROBATICS CL-84-2Maneuver di-fine landing description P Mazur CL-84-33 Flight Rules Proposals FF-84-4Deagrams pilots viewpoint B ZimmerOnly three 60-degree nose-high warningslete Rocket Power event H Murphy
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NE WSLE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS1810 SAMUEL MORSE DRIVE RESTON VA 22090 First Sullivan Award Winner Matty Sullivan award first given contestant performance 1982 AMA Nationals bestowed junior-age mod eler giving best performance junior Natswith additional re quirement Junior must utilize services adult helper Melanie San ford Dallas TX winner details award fully de scribed August 1982 Competition Newsletter summarized Points Continued page 118 83 Nats News Hats Week July 24-31 Big Indoor Week Hats official Indoor flying site 1983 Nationals offers unique opportunities contestants spectators casual Indoor fliers modelers attending Nats other events Oh Say Have Seen Base Hangar flying site Westover AFB very close CL RC flying areas first time yeats chance see Indoor activity will readily available almost Nats entrants spectators short walk will get Indoor flying will going week long will both official unof ficial events test flying fun-flying may never again such good chance see enjoy form aero modeling Indoor Site huge Base Hangar lends itself well Indoor flying has large unobstructed floor space 200 x 280 ft arched ceiling provides useful flying area about 60 ft high center building Continued page 118 NC Hats Possible RF Interference An examination commercial radio oper ations region around site 1983 AMA NatsWestover AFB Chicopee MAindicates two frequencies definite interference possibilities Several commercial operations around Hart ford CT about 25 miles south Westover AFB might troublesome Nats RCersAMA RC clubs area Nats being contacted first step further evaluate situation sure check bulletin boards AMA Nats HQ Quality Inn Hotel Chicopee MA RC sites latest information Frequencies Affected station Agawam MA within 10 miles Westover operates 72320 MHzthe same Purple/White frequency station Holyoke MA also about 10 miles Westover transmits 7294 MHzwhich within 20 kHz 7296 MHz RCfrequen cy Yellow/White operations Hartford CT area transmit 7218 MHz within 20 kHz RC 7216Blue/White 7238 MHz within 20 kHz 7240Orange/White As yet is no positive evidence Continued page 118 OTHER NATS ITEMS APPEAR ON PAGES 118 122 Trick nhntn view 83 Nats Indoor site composite three picturesand dont match up too well seams However its nn4 show Site good advantagelarge clear relatively smooth ceilina hanaina liohts will rnised August 1983 117 Pd lAX Melanie Sanford . atty Sullivan award did 82 Nats adult helper/mechanic father J Curtis Sanford Jr Indoor continued about 40 ft high sides cross section sketch hangar appeared Com petition Newsletter section June 1983 issue page 1 22 Official Events Official Indoor Nats events will flown first three days Nats July 25-27 remaining five days Nats Week will see unofficial events flownwith great probability events will made up spot Free Time daily hourly schedules five free days have yet made out plan provide opportunities anyone kind Indoor model fly much possiblefrom morning until night Indoor RC expectedElectric Rubber perhaps CO-2-powered craft may will also lots time fly Peanuts Hand-Launched Gliders micro film models Except some impromptu made-up on-the-spot contests may develop activity last five days will informal no fee involved dont have Nats entrant fly will mostly flyfor-fun time will greatest oppor tunity yet Indoor fliers simply fly thing everything As Texan Johnny Clemens might say Yall come yhear Melanie continued earned official Nats event has Junior category contestant must have assistance adult helper mechanic points earned event based total number Junior entrants event although placing last will still earn point no limit number events can entered course earning points contestant accumulating points wins Melanie following record con testant 1982 Nats 1stIndoor Peanut Scale 1stIndoor AMA Scale 1stIndoor Cabin 1stOutdoor Rubber Scale 1stAMA Gas Scale 1stA Gas 1stB Gas 1stC Gas 1stPayload 1stCoupe d Hiver 2ndOut door Peanut Scale 2ndElectric Power 2nd Indoor AMA Stick 3rdIndoor Easy B Competition Directory CONTEST COORDINATORSPP Pat Enghsh 823 Broaclway Vrncennes IN 47591 I Bernice Williams 347 Southwick Rd Westfield MA 01085 VII events entire dstrict I@xcapt Michigan II A SobrinO 87-26 88th 51 Woodhaven Oucens NY 11421 Gregg Seydel 3625 East lone Terrace Cudahy WI 53110 AC Ernest Nikodant 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 Michigan RC Bill Fuori 28 FernwOod Dr Commack NY 11725 RC Wayne Veager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 48174 III Ken Reber 427 Elm Dr Nazareth PA 18064 lEastI CL & FF Paul Smith 11112 Dill Dr Sterling Hgts Ml 48077 M Weisenbach 4568 W 140th Cleveland OH 44135 IWestI VIII Randy Ranoolph P0 Box 271048 Dallas TX 75227 IV Warren Sanders Jr 9735 52nd Avenue College Park MD IX Bill Bieda UNIVAC Bldg. 7100 W Center Rd No 420 20741Omaha NE 68108 AC Ed Byerley 200 Commander Cove Stafford VA 22554AC Georne Hunter 6962 5 Lamar St Littleton CO 80123 V RC HR Norckuer 12016 Queens P1 HuntsvillC AL35803 X James Caughran 27818 Ormond Ave Hayward CA 94544 FF Wallace Johnson 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Montgomery ALNorth 38106Harry Apoian 27704 Saddle Rd Rolling Hill CA 90274 Southl Prank Gomes 2241 Noah Street Honolulu HI 96816 HI VI RC Charles Gray 201 Hulman Salem Rd Terre Haute meets IN 47803 Xl Tom Cope 23262 58 57th St Rt 3 lssaGuah WA 96027 AC Soaring Helen Olsen 620 Old Bonhomme University City AC James McCarty 16958 Marinne View Dr Seattle WA MO 6313298166 CL WR BodziOch Jr 235 W Glade Palatine IL 60067 AC Pylon & Soaring AC Pattern other ACRC lescept Soaring Bold Face Below Indicmtee Chairmen ContUt Board FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARDVI Chris Matsuno 8576 Cingar St John MO 63114 Henry Struck RFD 2 Hamburg Old LymeCT06371VII Bill Shailor 13596 Montrose Detroit MI 48227 II Bradley Bane 60 Lake Ave. Lyndonvilla NY 14098VIII Mark Valeriss 1627 Overland Pass Sugarland TX 77478 Ill Rudy Kluiber 2021 Lakeland Ave Lakewood OH 44107IX Jerald Murphy 2432 AstrOn Colorado Springs CO 80906 IV Joe Boyle Jr 219 Shenandoah Rd Hampton VA 23361 X Joe Norcrosa P0 Boa 65 Hanford CA 93232 V Bonny Jenkins 3112 C Raises Rd Memphis TN 38118 XI Kevin Collins 2320 Sahalee Dr EAedmondWA98052 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARDV J Davis Jr 1813 5 Lakeshore Dr Birmingham AL 35216 Lance Murphy 29 Hightop Cir. 8 Handen CT 06814 VI Paul Proef rock 3969 Weber Way Lexington KY 40514 II hoe Friend 41 Carriage Hill Dr Colts Neck NJ 07722 VII Peter Waters 7420 7Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ill Ron Hesselbrock 6320 Blueberry Hill Ct. Cincinnati OH VIII Win Thomas 331 SE Rockesood Bartlesville OK 74003 45211 IX Loren Tregellas 3003S Everett Wichita KS 67217 IV W Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD X Bill Northrop Jr 621 W 19th St Costa Mesa CA 92827 20670XI Charles Davenport 1441S SE 266th St Kent WA 98031 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARDVI Bob Burch 7032 N Sioux Chizago IL 60646 I George Higgins P08os482 North Pembroke MA 02368 VII James SistOn 4941 WiscOnsin N New Hope MN 55428 II Bill Boss 7706 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 VIII Win Lee 3522 Tamargak Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Ill Laid Jackson 1028 ynut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 IX Michael Tallmen 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 ISA Ron McNally 6116 Bards Ave Springfield VA 22152 X Vic Garner P0 Box 573 Linvermore CA 94550 V Dave Hemstraught P0 Box 171 Moncks Corner SC 29461 XI John Thompson 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 SCALE CONTEST BOARD VI John Guenther AR 1Box 715 Borden IN 47106 lrv5aarl52 Langholm Dr NaghaaNHO3O6O VII Claude McCullough RR 1 Boa 487 Montezuma IA 50171 II Robert Clemens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14612 VIII Buddy Irwin 922 Sundown Ln. Dm010 TX 75116 Ill Edward Wisser 1521 Summit St McKeesport PA 15130 IX Dean Copeland 7817 Seward St Ontaha NE63114 IV Bob Karlsaon 2643 Marsh Rd Wilmington DC 19610 X Bill Stroman 12218 Dune St Norwalk CA 90650 V Davind PlatI 6940 NW 15th Pt Lauderdale FL 33313 XI Earle Moorhead 275 5 View Place S Salem OR 97302 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd. Wayland MA 01778 VI Chris Matsuno 8576 Ginger St John MO 63114 II Merrick Andrews 100 River Rd. A1 1 Bogota NJ 07603 VII Richard Doig 6 Canary Hill Dr Pontiac MI 48055 Ill Walter P Van Gorder 5869 Victory View Ln. Cincinnati VIII Ralph lBud Tenny Box 546 Richardinn TX 75060 OH 45238IX Stan Chilton 300S Main Wichita KS 67202 IV Don SruIl 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102X Clarence Mather 3660 Ecochee Ave. San Diego CA 92117 V John Martin 3227 Darwin St Coconut Grove Miami FL XI Dave Hagen 19957 S Land Rd Oregon City OR 97045 33133 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tupelo Napamille IL 60540 Melanie received award certificate accompanying cash award too Dave Benepe recent Fort Worth Planesman Model Club meeting father i-Curtis Sanford Jr received certificate being helper/mechanic RC Interference continued frequencies Hartford CT area will interfere Nats flying distance alone may enough protection although other factorssuch commercial operations transmitter power antenna height hours operation terrain between sta tion Nats sitecan also affect sit uation Thats much information available time play safe avoid last-minute hassle trying get trans mitter frequency changed service opera tion Nats may best avoid using 7232 MHz 7296 MHz Use judg ment others NC Helicopters Nuts Therell lot RC Helicopter activity 83 Springfield Nats Event Director Horace Hagen expects keep three separ ate flight lines busy both days Monday July 25 Tuesday July 26 usual four AMA Heli events will flownNovice Intermediate Expert Scale FAI has added fifth event Since FAI event added Nats schedule after Nats Entry Forms went press going handled special event $12 entry fee payable field No Nats basic entry late fee will charged contestant enters FAI event FAI event may also serve US RC Helicopter Team Selection Finals event RC Helicopter World Championships approved held Europe 1984 Since large number entries antici pated effort will made get three rounds competition during two contest days Present planning practice and/or demonstration flights will per mitted because crowded schedule added event extra flight lines have created need usual num ber contest officials Any modeler wishing volunteer judge other official score tabulation registration etc should contact Event Director Horace Hagan 15 Parkway Place Red Bank NJ 07701 tel 201/741-3097 home 201/577-5239 work Hats Static Show New Nats yeara Static Model Show showthere trophies too No flying involved anyone may enterand may enter models de sired $1 entry fee per model Static Show will located Continued page 122 118 Model Aviation ITS ALMOST HERE-the 1983 NATS NATIONAL CONVENTION its going winner Interest running higher levels weve ever seen expect contestants spectators good times ever before people excited about new National Con vention will held Friday Saturday Sunday NATS Week National Convention innovation combining traditional elements modelers enjoy some new ideas will serve round out NATS exper ience provide feature great interest sport flier National Conventions visible feature will Manufacturer Display area Located spacious patio Quality Inn Chicopee displays will mini hobby show will able view latest products industry Swap Shop great opportunity pick up someones uncompleted project save yourself some bucks building time sure bring plane lost interest halfway through construction kit youll never get around building can wheel deal Lovers model engines will enjoy MECA Collecto gether during National Convention Model Engine Collectors Association will displaying members collections trading swapping having grand old time Something new aeromodeling scene will appear National Conventionthe Seminars will hands discussion groups run experts specific topics will have chance learn enjoy quiet atmosphere Academy will running seminars topics such Club Administration Contest Director Getting Keeping Flying Sites Some Special Interest Groups will run seminars areas expertise example National Association Scale Aeromodelers will run seminar Scale research Manufacturers will offer seminars building techniques covering finishing hints using products typical seminar Ace RCs electronic kit building session participants will guided through project Ace technicians Top Flite Coverite plan conduct sessions using covering finishing products seminars present new varied opportunity Convention participants Pick favorite topics attend two three seminars will scheduled Friday Saturday Sunday minimize conflict competition flying Commemorative NATS First Day Cover issued COLLECTORS ATTENTION United States Postal Service branch office Chicopee Mass will issue special com memorative First Day Cover featuring 1983 AMA NATS first time NATS has recognized way will sold Post Office Chicopee during NATS week collectors can obtain canuellations day NATS also available immediately mail Academy cancelled opening day NATS wish order First Day Cover send stamped self-addressed envelope $100 cover wanted AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Please send mail orders Chicopee Post Office 57TH ANNUAL AMA NATS AIR SHOW CHICOPEE MASSACHUSETTS 01020 JULY 24-31 1983 AMA ~ACADEMYOF MODEL AERONAUTICS I~i IlrJJ k/rn 57TH ANNUAL NATS CHAMPIONSHIPS UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE SOUVENIR COVER II lUSMAILI August 1983 119 lat RnrnaI NATIONAL CONVENTION 6cb t~1 THE 1940 AMA COMPETITION RULES Ntc~1 1940 Rules Regulations Governing Building Flying Model Aircraft United States CLASSI FICATIONS models other internal combustion powered models classed wing area follows class A A model Class ef fective projected area its main supporting surfaces does exceed 30 square inches projected area urea seen looking down plane Class B when area exceeds 30 over 100 square inches Class C when area exceeds 100 over 150 square inches Class D when area exceeds 150 over 300 square inches Class E when area exceeds 300 square inches DEFINITIONS RISE OFF THE GROUND ROGA model airplane ROG type has landing gear permits take off ground floor starting standstill under its own power landing tear must strong enouth support model normal attitude taking off landint cases doubt its usefulness mast demonstrated glidint model height least four feet landing damage nosing over striking wing tip wheels shall turn freely such size strength permit model en taxi freely ordinary platform minimum diameter wheels shall less following Class AA inch Class D1 inches Class BA inch Class E2 inches Class Ci inch RISE OFF WATER ROWA model air plane ROW type can take off alight water must demonstrate its sea worthiness floating five seconds surfaces parts other floats must above surface water float un assisted must take off water starting standstill under its own power AMPHIBIANA model airplane amphibian type has combined character istics ROG ROW types fulfilling specifications substituting land ing gear models time shall average two flights respectively best three ROG flights best three ROW flights HAND-LAUNCHEDA model airplane hand-launched released flight directly hands launcher model shall launched elevation six feet above ground floor GLIDERA model glider similar model airplane powerplant may launched two ways 1 handlaunched 2 cowline-launched Hand-launch ing defined above Towline-launching accomplished pulling glider air string ground kite towline shall no longer 100 feet shall released model launcher flight time starts towline released Model gliders need have no landing gear fuselage cross-section towline gliders shall L2/200 PUSHERA model airplane pusher type has its propellers behind main sup porting surfaces TRACTORA model airplane trac tor type has its propellers forward main supporting surfaces TRACTOR-PUSHERA model airplane tractor-pusher type has propellers ward propellers behind main supporting surfaces INDOOR MODELA model indoor type designed primarily fly indoors area effective main supporting surfaces shall exceed 150 square inches OUTDOOR MODELA model out door type designed primarily fly out doors area effective main support ing surfaces shall less 100 square inches unless otherwise specified Outdoor models shall weigh complete ready fly less three ounces avoirdupois 100 square inches effective wing area ballast used bring model up re quired weight shall securely attached prevent its being dropped flight Out door hand-launched gliders shall conform weight rule 1 ounce 50 square inches Towline gliders shall conform weight role 1 ounces 50 square inches wing area STICK MODELA model stick type has body composed single stick open framework rather fuselage Models using tubes framework enclose motors shall have total maximum crosssection area stick greater L2/200 L equals length stick Out doors type power permitted except internal combustion CABIN OR FUSELAGE MODELA model fuselage type has built-up en closed fuselage minimum area total maximum cross-section fuselages must correspond formula L2/1 00 L equals overall length model excluding propeller fuselage shall streamline form have less 90 per cent its surface area covered Outriggers booms may used fuse lage type models fuselage shall structure supports motor wings empennage landing gear rubber used motive power shall contained entirely within model questionable model classification fuselage stick doubt must submitted Contest Director approval before con test Contestants must present contest ficials full-size drawing maximum cross-section fuselage different cabin model drawing made paper ruled half-inch squares FLYING SCALE MODELA flying scale model exact replica man-carrying macbin part being proportional size corresponding part larger ma chine exception propellers may altered suit builders wishes Full-scale outline drawing flying scale model ie same size model should presented judges assist checking accuracy entries EXHIBITION SCALE MODELSAn exhi bition scale model exact non-flying rep lica man-carrying airplane part being proportional size location corresponding part larger plane NAA does recognize categories ex hibition scale models hut guidance local contest committees suggested rules given Any model similar type plane placing first third national competition exhibition scale event cannot entered ensuing national contest AUTOGIROAn autogiro model sup ported flight action air vanes rotate freely approximate ly vertical axis supplemented thrust propeller approximately horizontal axis area vanes surfaces shall less fixed wing no sizesubdivisions autogiro models launching method optional either handlaunched ROG effective area supporting surfaces considered sum area fixed wing pius area vanes Autogiro models out door records must conform weightfor-area rule HELICOPTERA helicopter model must rise assistance supported flight solely lift power-driven propeller vanes no size-subdivi sions helicopter models Outdoor models must conform weight rule ORNITHOFTERAn ornichopter model derives its lift propulsion solely flapping wings no size-subdivi sions ornithopters Outdoor models must conform weight role VACUPLANES ROTOPLANES other experimental types yet classified subdivided sufficiently standardized LIGHTER-THAN-AIR CRAFT yet classified CATEGORIES National Aeronautic Association recognizes official records following categories odor Senior Open com petition Classification wing area except interoal combustion power categories INDOOR STICK MODELS Airplanes Hand-bunchedClass B C ROGClassAB ROWClass B Gliders Hand-bunchedClass B Autogiros Launching optional nes classes size Ore chapters bunching optional no classes size Helicopters bunching optional no classes size FUSELAGE MODELS Airplane ROGClass F ROWClass OUTDOORS STICK MODELS Airplanes Hand-bunchedClass C D ROWClassCD Gliders Hand-bunchedClass B C D TowlinebunchedClass C D E Autogiros Launching optional no classes size Ornitbopters Launching optional no classes size Helicopters Launching optional no classes size FUSELAGE MODELS Other Internal Combustion Powered Airplanes ROGClass C D E ROWClass C D FUSE LAGE MODELS internal Combustion Poweredclassed engine displacement Airplanes ROGClassABC ROWClass B C CONTEST RULES ACCEPTANCE OF RECORDSNo record official until has accepted Contest Board National Aeronautic As satiation Only duration records flying models officially recognized records eligible recognition must made sanctioned meets under specific direction Contest Board NAA Applica don recognition National records mast made official application forms NAA-appointed Contest Directors Board shall beebe final judge interpretation rules WHO MAY COMPETEContestants official contest establishing records NAA trophies MUST members Model Division NAA Contestants younger 16 years classed juniors over 16 under 21 years classed Seniors Contestants over 21 eligible competition Open class separate categories records group tbe rec ords being classed junior Senior Open according contestants age record made OFFICIALSAll sanctioned contests meets record trials shall conducted officially appointed NAA Contest Director may name assistants nec essary DESIGN OF MODELSThere no re strictions design models except shall meet specifications named definitions classifications However models must designed drop no parts flight during takeoff NUMBER OF MODE LSEach contestant will allowed maximum three models event may use com plete flights NUMBER OF FLIGHTSExcept case gliders contestant will allowed total three official flights flight start lasts 20 seconds longer out door contest exception gas models indoor models flight staff lasts 60 seconds longer Any flight less failure fly promptly called shall judged delayed flight Pushing guiding model shall also constitute delayed flight except case gas models ROG role has waived see internal Combus tion Powered Models Three successive de layed flights shall considered displacing official flight determining what coe stitotes official delayed flight ficial time will count model must re main flight being touched after officially released unless apparent out control about strike ground declared timers time collision such flight judged official flight Should subsequent official flights fail surpass duration delayed flight has declared contestant shall entitled reinstatement delayed flight official Scoring time indoor models shall longest three official flights except case indoor gliders scoring time shall longest nine official flights Scoring time foe out door models shall average elapsed time three official flights except case outdoor hand-launched gliders scoring time shall average elapsed time three longest nine official flights computing average time seconds second numeral right decimal shall dropped results shall carried nearest mathematical tenth contestant also makes delayed flight INDOORS model meets obstruc elan prevents further flight Should contestant make complete official flight nine possible chances best de layed flight average three best delayed shall recorded best time Actual flight time shall credited flight ends obstruction no allowance ing added such mishap power event flight less 40 seconds total elapsed time engine run over 20 seconds considered delayed flight NUMBER OF FLIGHTSGLIDERSIn case hand-launched gliders con testant will allowed total nine official flights view thisflight allowance delayed flights gliders will recognized allowed TIME OF FLIGHTSFlight time starts instant model flight ends model first touches ground floor after being launched meets abstraction prevents further flight Time also ends model passes timers sight bat timers shall make effort keep model sight until lands model meets obstruction fails free lode pendently resumes flight within ten sec onds time shall continue uninterrupted Timers outdoor meet will remain field within prescribed circle exceed 200 feet radius timers will keep mod els sight use normal vision col ored glasses orson shades permitted INTERNAL COMBUSION FOWE RED MODELSAny model using internal com bustion power limited total weight fuel seven pounds wing loading less B ounces per square foot wing area must weigh least tO ounces cubic inch motors displace ment must fuselage type must meet cross-section rule Motor run must limited timer fuel measure ment wore 20 seconds contest work Only Seniors Open-class contes tunes holding NAA Gas Model Division li censes may compete power model contests under 16 may fly upon signing pledge approval super vision NAA Contest Director li censed gas model member appointed him No powered model may flown except approval Contest Director engine run longer 30 seconds flying competition 30-second motor ran permitted Gas models must ROG UNASSISTED except conditions prevent such instances Contest Directors may permit hand-launching gas models understanding such flights will eligible record purposes INTERNAL COMBUSION POWERED MODEL CLASSIFICATIONS intereal combustion power model classifications follows Class A Models using engines having up including 20 cubic inch dis placement Class B Models using engines 20 cubic inch displacement up including 30 cubic inch dis placement Class C Models using engines 30 cubic inch displacement up including 125 cubic inch dis placement Combined ClassModels using engines up including 125 cubic inch dis placement meeting other specifications internal combos tion powered model classifications event small local meets scarcity entries prizes would make inadvisable toe duct separate gas events sep orate awards NAA will recognize national gas model records made Class B C record performance established Com bined Class will accepted whichever three classes fits providing exceeds class record least 2% Any flight under 40 seconds elapsed time over 20 seconds engine run will con sidered delayed flight Final time recorded will average three official flights allowed NEW NATIONAL RECORDSTo receive official recognition new performances classificatians must exceed previous records least 2% Rules conclude nexr page 120 Model Aviation ECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL IT Society Antique Modelers SAM AMA-recognized special interest organiza tion makes its own competition rules outside AMA Contest Board Procedures Thus whatever rules produced SAM subject process AMA member can get involved concerning acceptance modification rejection rulesonly SAM members have voice process Meanwhile SAM strong growing ac tivity special following seems safe say practically members SAM also AMA members same time number AMA members SAM members fly models similar flown SAM activity However prefer own thing simply fly OldTimer-type Free Flight models some radio control some following article proposes AMA competition activity somewhat akin SAM subject AMA Contest Board Pro cedures AMA members can determine what rules used intended sort bridge between AMA SAM simply means encouraging AMA members enjoy fun Old-Time Free Flight plus option using RC make manageable flying fields poorly suited typical FF retrieval proposal former president SAM has done much pioneering work concerning use RC FF models Joe Beshars aim promote fun flying bring AMA mem bers enjoyment what model flying used like aid modern materials equipment minimize problems * * **** *** * * ** ** * ISIT Joe Beshar AMA 175 SAM 45 0000 0 0 0 0 0 VINTAGE EVENT IN AMA time consider creating Vintage categorycommonly referred Old-Timer within AMA After does exemplify its own heritageit within NAA-AMA framework began us recog nize aeromodeling experiencing dra matic growth profile Certainly encour aged technological developments available us some boggle mind radio control flight packs weighing 31A oz less epoxy cyanoacrylate glues silicone compounds etc nostalgia pre-WW II December 1941 era its dope glue experience cannot should notbe forgotten mode activities will always enjoyable competitor well spectator now just might relate elegant nostalgia reasons want propose Vintage category within AMA hereby solicit suggestions commentspro confor outline follows Please confuse proposal SAM Society Antique Modelers sep arate growing strong organization intended proposed category should affect SAM way except indi rectly strengthen As competitive activity rules requiredand exist record now just published 1940 copy rules complete presently-obsolete terminology organizational references included presentation rules should interest AMA members todayjust compare present-day AMA rule book order limit state-of-the-art pre-1 942 period essential imple ment some restrictions technologykeep uncomplicated simplel Vintage Free Flight Category Accordingly basic proposal model design engine etc existed originally prior December 31 1941 would ac ceptable Vintage category ex ternal outline model designs including di hedral polyhedral airfoil length span etc Continued next page CIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEM * ************************ ************ ********* ******** **** ******* * * *** **** * ** ******* ** SPECIAL ITI 1940 Rules continued BUILDER OF MODELEach contestant shall assemble lifting surfaces fuselage design may obtained source Only builder may fly model rec ords Models built kits acceptable TERRAINThe terrain outdoor meets shall vary difference level standard-practice landing areas air ports Smooth takeoff facilities pro vided Contest Directors Horizontal raised runways permitted providing six 6 inches off ground DISQUALIFICATIONSAny contestant breaks rule contest conducts himself contrary ordinary requirements common courtesy may upon recommen dation officials disqualified Models broken landing disqualified EXCLUSIONA sentence exclusion may pronounced local Contest Committee against entrant event events meet case found ineligible take part events considered guilty misbehavior un fair practice local Contest Committee may order removal flying field building entrant refuses obey order responsible official PROTESTProtests will considered presented writing local Contest Director within hour after close Contest protestant must indicate action decision name contestants officials involved com plete details APPEALAppeal may made NAA Contest Board action taken pro test As case protests appeals made NAA must made writing within three-day period following action meet Contest Committee original pro test LOSS OF AWARDAny competitor may excluded suspended event shall thereby forfeit right award event EMERGENCY RULESThe Contest Di rector Field Judges may approval least half Contest ficials establish emergency rules necessary providing said rules direct violation Official NAA Contest Rules Regu lations August 1983 121 TIME FORA CIA ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITE ca 1-ranklins uper i.ycuo-puw~ D~ Bombshell has Trexier airwheels too could altered way use ot current materials adhesives would ac ceptabie would strengthing lightening internal structures use modern-day propellers Referring section 1940 rules covering Internal Combustion Engines Since original ignition engines have limited availabil ity following power plants would ac ceptable since replica converted ignition engines converted glow ignition readily available Also listed proposed engine-run limits 1 Original ignition engines 20 sec 2 Replica ignition engines period l7sec 3 Converted ignition engines cross scavenged onlyno Schnuerles - 14 sec Note glow engines listed available during Vintageperiod being considered Fuel gasoline/oil mixture other events listed enginepowered rubber power etc can prac ticed done during Vintage period model designs limited prior December 31 1941 Dethermalizers would acceptable maximum flight times determined Contest Directorand dictated field conditions Well thats Free Flight knew bet its simple What About Radio Control Assist Radio control would acceptable same criteria cited pure Free Flight events exception active control radio would used during engine run engine shut offat time model would left fly its own hands off transmitter Official flight time would continue until radio transmitter control touched detherm alizing other reason point official time would completed Free Flight Radio-ControlledAssist would flown combined events cited 1940 rules stated above No national records would maintained Enjoy Participation AMA Nationals would determined through interest experi enced events Premise Extended Modern Free Flight Almost sections country ex periencing lack suitable FF flying sites Unfortunately some present-day Free Flighters have recognized phenome noneither because devotion event virtue good fortune living area country satis factory flying field can still found modelers have often heard comment restate fact nothing else like Free Flight have never able adequately explain feeling having terflies stomach strive help cabin models looked alike Heres Phil Carey Alpha Corsair model achieve few seconds time clock would fulfill search attaining maximum airborne time Reality must taccdRC-Assist Free Flight opens new horizons beat rap limited flying fields thereby contribute increased participation Free Flight activity expect will result its growthperhaps its survival Summary Vintage competition category oulined could pave wayespecially use RCAssistto stimulate modern-day FF After real vintage period did pave way modern-day aeromodeling RC major force present-day activity As stated earlier article would en courage AMA members submit recommendations comments suggestions regarding establishing Vintage cate gory within AMA plan make formal proposal Contest Board next rules-change cycle creation Vin tage category Please write Joe Beshar 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 RC-assist a Herky Ed Rangus CIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL IT AMA Contest Activity 1982 Academy Model Aeronautics sanc tioned 1742 contests other activities 1982 Contest Directors completed contest reports 1477 events submit ted AMA HQ reports certain interesting observations can drawn 34423 contestants participated 1477 contests 1980 1340 contest reports returned showed 29590 contestants participated means slightly contes tants per contest 1982 well crease number contests reports submitted 898 Oass meets 705 RC 60 Class B meets 53 RC 360 Class AA meets 206 RC 73 FF 67 CL 9 Indoor 53 Class AAA meets 17 CL 13 RC FF 1 Indoor 2 Class AAAA meets Indoor FF 27 meets combined events like RC FF example US FAI team selection programs held 48 contests 453 modelers entered 23 Static Displays/Auctions/Mall Shows 2356 participants three record trials RC Soaring tracted seven participants 30 Indoor record trials 268 contestants also 29 demonstrations 512 participants Static Show continued Main Ballroom Quality Inn Hotel Chicopee MAthe Nats AMA HQ location Entry opens 800 am Friday July 29 closes 400 pm following day Satur day July 30 Judging done contestants will take place Sunday awards will made 300 pm Sunday afternoon July 31 will 19 awards three categories first place categories break down like RCScale Best Show Top Junior/Senior Helicopter Pattern Pylon Soaring Sport Free FlightScale Best Show Top Junior/Senior Sport Competi tion Control LineScale Best Show Top Junior/Senior Aerobatics Competition Sport Contestants can win trophy 83 Hats Booster Kit Get em theyre hot Knowing modelers will want some collectable memorabilia first-ever East Coast Nats AMA HQ has prepared very nice Nats Booster Kit contains Nats pin First Annual AMA Convention pin 83 Nats patch First Convention patch Nats program book Springfield Nats bumper sticker reduced-size replica ficial 83 Nats publicity poster Its $13 value $10 postpaid US items kit available separately following prices $3 pins $2 patches $1 program book bumper sticker poster Order items AMA Supply Service Section AMA HQ SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT 122 Model Aviatjon tarry rnamr winos TwIn-pusI1eI yuu dr wonder got same number turns motor Now know Competition Rules Proposals Activity trying experiment time effort keep interested modelers informed whats going rules-change cycle present listing of rules-change proposals survived Initial Vote Contest Boards have affected Cross-Proposals ones will go directly Final Vote Contest Board ballots must returned September 1 1983 Basic Rules Proposals Final Vote General Rules Proposals GEN-84-1 Delete Terrain specification Section 1 rule book I-I Cain GEN-84-3Delete/relocate takeoff facilities rules now given Section 1 rule book H Cain GEN 84-5Clarify Contest Director appointment responsibilities concerning additional contest officials H Cain GEN-84-7Provide substitute Contest Director R Meuser G EN-84-8Provide alternate Contest Director R Meuser GEN-84-9Establish maximum weight model aircraft W Northrop GEN-84-1 0Prohibit gaseous boosts metal-bladed propellers AMA activities W Northrop GEN-84-1 1Extend ban hazardous model fuels W Northrop Radio Control Rules ProposalsPAT TERN RC-84-1No rate gyros autopilots Pattern M Moritko RC-84-2Unify de scriptions Traffic Pattern H Cain RC-846Put maneuver sketches description H Crispin Jr RC-84-7Modify Equal Exposure Judges rule H Crispin Jr RC-848Update flightline layout H Crispin Jr RC-84-9Exempt certain maneuvers 60-degree-upward viewing frame H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 0Only pilot may oper ate transmitter controls H Crispin Jr4 RC 84-11Clarify scoring spins part spiral H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 2Clarify defi nition Double Stall Turn H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 3Clarify description Cuban Eight Reverse Cuban Eight Judges Guide H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 4Clarify descrip tion Figure M H Crispin Jr RC-84-15 Tail-dragger wheel landings OK H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 6Square Horizontal Eightre move 20-meter reference H Crispin Jr4 RC-84-21 Revise Sportsman class pattern R Knetzger RC-84-25Eliminate airborne time limit B Crossley RC-8l-26CDs set number flights advance B Crossley RC-84-30 Add new FAI Pattern class F3A L Ott RC-84-31Modify existing Pat tern class maneuver schedules L Ott RC 84-32 Modify some maneuver descriptions Judges Guide L Ott RC-84-33 Make upwind downwind maneuver orien tations mandatory classes D Kamp schror RC-84-37Four flights count six rounds flown T Stiliman RC-8438 Master flies F3A rules advancement Master voluntary Expert flies 1982 FAI rules R Chidgey SAILPLANE RC-84-3ScaleIike landings RC Sailpianes P Proefrock RC-84-27 New Cross-Country Race event Provisional L Renaud RC-84-35No need comply FAI specifications J Grigg PYLON RACING RC-84-20QM Allow fuel pressure W Yeager SPORT AEROBATICS RC-84-22Sport Aerobatics Adopt IAC Judging standards techniques F Lawrence RC-84-23 Sport Aerobatics CDs publish judge qualifications F Lawrence HELICOPTER RC-84-39Balance flight static points Scale H Hagen RC-8440Experts fly 11 maneuvers H Hagen RC-84-41Novice flies 7 maneuvers five minutes H Hagen RC-84-42Replace 3 termediate maneuvers 1 H Hagen Note no active proposal No RC-84-3 6 Control Line Rules ProposalsENDUR ANCE CL-84-1 oz fuel Endurance J Brautlecht PRECISION AEROBATICS CL-84-9 Correct maneuver description Outside Square Loops Preszler CL-84-1 1Land ing eliminate onelap rule Preszler CL-84-1 2Amend rules allow special pro cedures Nats Preszler CL-84-37 Clarify Four Leaf Clover G Higgins COMBAT CL-84-1 5Redefine fuselage Slow Combat R McNally CL-84-17 Provide end match Slow Combat R McNally CL-84-1 8Increase line thick ness engines up 25cc R McNally CL-84-26Stabilizer specification Slow Combat M Henry CL-84-27Specify canopy Slow Combat M Henry CL GENE RAL CL-84-1 3Delete certain records procedures CL General section R McNally SPEED CL-84-21Standard fuel Speed events except jet G Hempel RACING CL-84-23Add second 70-lap qualifying race Scale Racing F Williams Scale Rules ProposalsRC SPORT SCALE SC-84-2Twenty-pound weight limit Sport Scale D Platt SC-84-3Clarify Proof Accuracy rule D Platt SC-84-6Varied distance judging Sport Scale Outline Finish Color MarkingsW Northrop SC-84-1 3Lose craftsmanship points no Component Parts declaration submitted documentation B Karlsson SC-84-14 Bonus points craftsman builders 0 Moses SC-84-1 8Static judging form D Platt GENERAL SCALE SC-84-4Amend Landing downgrades D Platt SC-84-1 2 Eliminate contestant maneuver complete call B Karlsson SC-84-5Revise static judging area RC CL Sport Scale R Underwood SC-84-8lndoor/Outdoor Rub ber Scale delete Double Surface basic points static judging R Clemens SC84-11Equal weights static flight scores Indoor/Outdoor Peanut Miller SC-84-1 5RC Precision Scale Separate AMA Precision Scale FAI rules D Platt SC-84-1 7Let RC Giant Scale Precision D Platt SC-84-1 6Unified Judging Regula tions Amend SC-84-15 accepted D Platt Free Flight Rules Proposals FF-84-1 Es tablish new AMA Nordic A-i Glider class D Domina FF-84-2Specify size CO-2 motor fuel tanks B Brown FF-84-3AIIow novice contestants extra flights Class AA meets D Hughes FF-84-5Add new Elec tric Power class R Covalt Indoor Rules Proposals IN-84-1 Provide High-Technology class Indoor HLG D Domina IN-84-2Add new Indoor Rubber categories J Carter IN-84-3Add Manhat tan-formula Indoor Cabin AMA rule book E Whitten N-84-4No commercially-avail able props Indoor Duration C Sotich About Cross-Proposals addition previously-listed rules survived Initial Vote additional 18 rules also passed Initial Vote against 42 Cross-Proposals have submitted As stated last months Rules Propo sals special feature various Contest Boards now have vote Cross-Propo sals decide whether Cross-Proposal will replace Basic Proposal some cases Cross Proposal submitted against Basic Propo sal Contest Board has decide Cross-Proposals prefer over Basic Proposal survivors terim Vote will go Final Vote Interim Vote results will reported Competition Newsletter soon possible after Interim Vote ballots tab ulatedprobably September 1983 issue Very soon after Interim Vote com pleted Contest Boards must take Final Vote Basic- CrossProposals voting deadline September 1 1983 results vote will pub lished soon possible after Final Vote tabulatedprobably December 1983 issue final step whole process will revision AMA rule book include newly-adopted competition rules 1984-85 book supposed distributed January 1984 goes well final editing rule book done Contest Board chairmen publishing done AMA HQ staff book will out time Modeler Input Wantedl have interest competition rules comments Basic Cross Proposals wanted Contest Boards Contact appropriate FF RC CL SC IN Contest Board member AMA dis trict comments Any type per sonal contact desired will probably helpful write Names ad dresses Contest Board members found Competition Directory section Competition Newsletter Other 18 Basic Proposals Well give list 18 Basic Pro posals against 42 Cross-Proposals submitted convenience Please refer last months special feature Cross Proposals summaries of CrossProposals General Rules Proposals GEN-84-2Redefine Contest Director responsibilities providing contest equipment H Cain GEN 84-4Clarify conditions Contest Directors competing own contest H Cain Radio Control Rules ProposalsSAILPLAN ES RC-84-5Eliminate Sailplane classes B R Powell RC-84-24FAI rules ap ply size weight J Grigg PYLON RACING RC-84--17No flying below tops pylons G Gillburg RC-84-18 QM Allow 240 diamventuris W Yeager RC-84-19QM Allow use certain epoxy type propellers W Yeager RC-84-28QM Continued next page August 1983 123 OAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBC Compefition Newstetier will present lime time coostructive thosighi provoking lileas criticisms AMA rules policies affect cocipetitors Wisen issue has two sides CN will endeavor print viewpoints thai hare heen suhotittedwithin tiwels available spare unitluenets timeliness awl good taste Oelermleatioo appropeiatoeess foe publication acy waiters niost neces sity rest solely pablislser ihoughts presented aethor aod should out oeceusarily construed AMA 110 AMA officers publisher should note publication hero roles-change policy-change Ideas dnes necessarily mean specific proposal has presented Contest Board Executive Council appropriate committee such action responsibility author anyone else interested obtaining official action Soapbox does usually present second letter subject author however Glen Carterts letter December 1982 issue has resulted much comment RC Pattern community felt second letter should receive airing Alphabet Soup Revisited Whatever case may some good will come originally intended since RCers now thinking seriously ways develop Patternts future Letts hope positive thinking creative majority yet heard d hate think modelers typical overreact vilify condemn offering solution own have re cently heard themwhat thoughts groups involved RC Aerobatic flying Getting together simply inGlenn Carter volves few words policy direction communicated various newsletters groups have special interests intent goals Spell out simple understanding needednot conflict Whats complicated about Should right hand know what left hand doing Probably sothere still two sides coin months 1982 newsletters magazines full very negative reac tions FAIs adoption Turnaround pattern great things tijust Certainly no changes should occur besides should FAI suggests Very few RCers acquainted FAI organizations actively volved nor know function Moreover same people being asked form opinions based upon one-sided views being presented time No effort made present other side coin probably because would too controversial views con trary establishment would surely cause much deliberation unrest obvious truth Nonetheless somebody speak up felt offered cataclysmic epistle humorously captioned icAiphabet Soup Alphabet Soup orWhat always wanted know about FAI-IAC-TOC-IMAC WAC-NSRCA-CIAM-NSPJA-AMA tonguein-cheek offering controversial personal opinions designed encourage unification constructive thoughts future RC Pat tern competition Unfortunately AMAs rewrite omitted admonition changed reference fact IMAC could handle WAC team selections should handle fur ther altering intent all* unfortunate much ink has subsequently committed non productive abusive negative remarks especially make erroneous assumptions illogical interpretations order justify published tirades Please gentlemen confirm intent source such information before launching verbal abuse Its self-degrading Furthermore personal opinions should never have associated organization done another publication newsletter char ter membership NSRCA will note mentioned Lest become spokesman too * Note editor did bit reorganiz ing Mr Carters original letter hoping shorten clarify thoughts pre sented Alphabet Soup title also changed Thoughts RC Turn around Pattern hoping draw reader attention Yes changed crucial could shouldprobably accident RMcM Help Youngster just received word modeling buddy way back 1940s Dale Kim has admitted AMA Hall Fame What honor thought would share acquaint ed Dale Everyone always decrying fact nobody doing anything beginners Well Dale has probably done hobby today exper tise has always A-type engines along Speed Precision Scale U-Controlsomething kids can afford subject attract younger generation hobby have rolling idea around about year now thought would throw out other newsletter editors receive newsletter back up just little idea could apply just about phases Radio Control ages well Back good old days B C D Speed events Junior Senior Open Divisions junior Senior Open Precision Aero batics Free Flight on Having personal interest RC Pattern Pylon Racing idea has occurred would several routes take try increase number people interested joining ranks particular interest group RC field instance What would wrong having Pattern devoted no larger 051 engines B Pattern up 39 engines C Pattern up 59 engines D Pattern 60 61 enginesor larger current trend con tinues know what sayinghow could possibly administrated con tests what about rule making what would allow way special equipment events restric tions matter Well can say took quite few years come far have always say standing still making changes going backwards Good thought first said heavy words Could some youngster good guiding hand some us over-thehill gang could take inexpensive 4-channel radio 25 engine pick multitude kits $30 $40 range able compete B Pattern Junior Senior age group stay until reached age 21 chose advance himself Open group order show big boys really should done can say must pretty dis couraging go local field watch some really good Pattern pilot flying Rossi-piped Super Megaton retracts 49 switches transmitter asking question much does cost get hobby mister Does make feel important say Ah just about $1500 kid does make shed tear Have forgotten what like use Am broid glue banana oil try get first rubberband job air Ill tell thing have forgotten first time really got fly about half block Any out care pick up idea might have noticed two Dale Kims youngsters did very well 1982 Nats Teresa Kim 1st CL AA Speed Joe Kim 1st CL Precision Scale both Senior Division engines Sure grew up hobby Dad great small engines on did receive help what have give other hand can figure out some way youngsters day get RC hitting Dad up loan one-half size National Debt taking some time helpwell anyhow have planted seed Now needs rain Any guys out qualify Bet Let hear Reprinted newsletter North Central Kansas Radio Control Club Fred Souchek editor SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPB 124 Model Aviation Rules Proposals continuedCARRIER CL-84-6Delete iiBuilder ofpermitted low speed DQd P Mazur Require mufflers muffled tuned pipes R Model rule L Cordes CL-84-7In- RACING CL-84-22Revise Slow Rat F Wilson RC84-29Require mufflers muf- crease Profile Carrier wingspan 50 L Williams fled tuned pipes R WilsonCordes CL-84-8Delete 60-degree nose-high e Rules Proposals SC-84-1 Revise rule substitute maximum low speed flightstatic scoring Sport Scale Sailpianes K Control Line Rules proposalsPRECI-time 150 sec L Cordes CL-84-32Re-Ruhf SION AEROBATICS CL-84-2Maneuver di-fine landing description P Mazur CL-84-33 Flight Rules Proposals FF-84-4Deagrams pilots viewpoint B ZimmerOnly three 60-degree nose-high warningslete Rocket Power event H Murphy
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/08
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NE WSLE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS1810 SAMUEL MORSE DRIVE RESTON VA 22090 First Sullivan Award Winner Matty Sullivan award first given contestant performance 1982 AMA Nationals bestowed junior-age mod eler giving best performance junior Natswith additional re quirement Junior must utilize services adult helper Melanie San ford Dallas TX winner details award fully de scribed August 1982 Competition Newsletter summarized Points Continued page 118 83 Nats News Hats Week July 24-31 Big Indoor Week Hats official Indoor flying site 1983 Nationals offers unique opportunities contestants spectators casual Indoor fliers modelers attending Nats other events Oh Say Have Seen Base Hangar flying site Westover AFB very close CL RC flying areas first time yeats chance see Indoor activity will readily available almost Nats entrants spectators short walk will get Indoor flying will going week long will both official unof ficial events test flying fun-flying may never again such good chance see enjoy form aero modeling Indoor Site huge Base Hangar lends itself well Indoor flying has large unobstructed floor space 200 x 280 ft arched ceiling provides useful flying area about 60 ft high center building Continued page 118 NC Hats Possible RF Interference An examination commercial radio oper ations region around site 1983 AMA NatsWestover AFB Chicopee MAindicates two frequencies definite interference possibilities Several commercial operations around Hart ford CT about 25 miles south Westover AFB might troublesome Nats RCersAMA RC clubs area Nats being contacted first step further evaluate situation sure check bulletin boards AMA Nats HQ Quality Inn Hotel Chicopee MA RC sites latest information Frequencies Affected station Agawam MA within 10 miles Westover operates 72320 MHzthe same Purple/White frequency station Holyoke MA also about 10 miles Westover transmits 7294 MHzwhich within 20 kHz 7296 MHz RCfrequen cy Yellow/White operations Hartford CT area transmit 7218 MHz within 20 kHz RC 7216Blue/White 7238 MHz within 20 kHz 7240Orange/White As yet is no positive evidence Continued page 118 OTHER NATS ITEMS APPEAR ON PAGES 118 122 Trick nhntn view 83 Nats Indoor site composite three picturesand dont match up too well seams However its nn4 show Site good advantagelarge clear relatively smooth ceilina hanaina liohts will rnised August 1983 117 Pd lAX Melanie Sanford . atty Sullivan award did 82 Nats adult helper/mechanic father J Curtis Sanford Jr Indoor continued about 40 ft high sides cross section sketch hangar appeared Com petition Newsletter section June 1983 issue page 1 22 Official Events Official Indoor Nats events will flown first three days Nats July 25-27 remaining five days Nats Week will see unofficial events flownwith great probability events will made up spot Free Time daily hourly schedules five free days have yet made out plan provide opportunities anyone kind Indoor model fly much possiblefrom morning until night Indoor RC expectedElectric Rubber perhaps CO-2-powered craft may will also lots time fly Peanuts Hand-Launched Gliders micro film models Except some impromptu made-up on-the-spot contests may develop activity last five days will informal no fee involved dont have Nats entrant fly will mostly flyfor-fun time will greatest oppor tunity yet Indoor fliers simply fly thing everything As Texan Johnny Clemens might say Yall come yhear Melanie continued earned official Nats event has Junior category contestant must have assistance adult helper mechanic points earned event based total number Junior entrants event although placing last will still earn point no limit number events can entered course earning points contestant accumulating points wins Melanie following record con testant 1982 Nats 1stIndoor Peanut Scale 1stIndoor AMA Scale 1stIndoor Cabin 1stOutdoor Rubber Scale 1stAMA Gas Scale 1stA Gas 1stB Gas 1stC Gas 1stPayload 1stCoupe d Hiver 2ndOut door Peanut Scale 2ndElectric Power 2nd Indoor AMA Stick 3rdIndoor Easy B Competition Directory CONTEST COORDINATORSPP Pat Enghsh 823 Broaclway Vrncennes IN 47591 I Bernice Williams 347 Southwick Rd Westfield MA 01085 VII events entire dstrict I@xcapt Michigan II A SobrinO 87-26 88th 51 Woodhaven Oucens NY 11421 Gregg Seydel 3625 East lone Terrace Cudahy WI 53110 AC Ernest Nikodant 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 Michigan RC Bill Fuori 28 FernwOod Dr Commack NY 11725 RC Wayne Veager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 48174 III Ken Reber 427 Elm Dr Nazareth PA 18064 lEastI CL & FF Paul Smith 11112 Dill Dr Sterling Hgts Ml 48077 M Weisenbach 4568 W 140th Cleveland OH 44135 IWestI VIII Randy Ranoolph P0 Box 271048 Dallas TX 75227 IV Warren Sanders Jr 9735 52nd Avenue College Park MD IX Bill Bieda UNIVAC Bldg. 7100 W Center Rd No 420 20741Omaha NE 68108 AC Ed Byerley 200 Commander Cove Stafford VA 22554AC Georne Hunter 6962 5 Lamar St Littleton CO 80123 V RC HR Norckuer 12016 Queens P1 HuntsvillC AL35803 X James Caughran 27818 Ormond Ave Hayward CA 94544 FF Wallace Johnson 4112 White Acres Rd. Montgomery ALNorth 38106Harry Apoian 27704 Saddle Rd Rolling Hill CA 90274 Southl Prank Gomes 2241 Noah Street Honolulu HI 96816 HI VI RC Charles Gray 201 Hulman Salem Rd Terre Haute meets IN 47803 Xl Tom Cope 23262 58 57th St Rt 3 lssaGuah WA 96027 AC Soaring Helen Olsen 620 Old Bonhomme University City AC James McCarty 16958 Marinne View Dr Seattle WA MO 6313298166 CL WR BodziOch Jr 235 W Glade Palatine IL 60067 AC Pylon & Soaring AC Pattern other ACRC lescept Soaring Bold Face Below Indicmtee Chairmen ContUt Board FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARDVI Chris Matsuno 8576 Cingar St John MO 63114 Henry Struck RFD 2 Hamburg Old LymeCT06371VII Bill Shailor 13596 Montrose Detroit MI 48227 II Bradley Bane 60 Lake Ave. Lyndonvilla NY 14098VIII Mark Valeriss 1627 Overland Pass Sugarland TX 77478 Ill Rudy Kluiber 2021 Lakeland Ave Lakewood OH 44107IX Jerald Murphy 2432 AstrOn Colorado Springs CO 80906 IV Joe Boyle Jr 219 Shenandoah Rd Hampton VA 23361 X Joe Norcrosa P0 Boa 65 Hanford CA 93232 V Bonny Jenkins 3112 C Raises Rd Memphis TN 38118 XI Kevin Collins 2320 Sahalee Dr EAedmondWA98052 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARDV J Davis Jr 1813 5 Lakeshore Dr Birmingham AL 35216 Lance Murphy 29 Hightop Cir. 8 Handen CT 06814 VI Paul Proef rock 3969 Weber Way Lexington KY 40514 II hoe Friend 41 Carriage Hill Dr Colts Neck NJ 07722 VII Peter Waters 7420 7Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ill Ron Hesselbrock 6320 Blueberry Hill Ct. Cincinnati OH VIII Win Thomas 331 SE Rockesood Bartlesville OK 74003 45211 IX Loren Tregellas 3003S Everett Wichita KS 67217 IV W Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD X Bill Northrop Jr 621 W 19th St Costa Mesa CA 92827 20670XI Charles Davenport 1441S SE 266th St Kent WA 98031 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARDVI Bob Burch 7032 N Sioux Chizago IL 60646 I George Higgins P08os482 North Pembroke MA 02368 VII James SistOn 4941 WiscOnsin N New Hope MN 55428 II Bill Boss 7706 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 VIII Win Lee 3522 Tamargak Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Ill Laid Jackson 1028 ynut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 IX Michael Tallmen 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 ISA Ron McNally 6116 Bards Ave Springfield VA 22152 X Vic Garner P0 Box 573 Linvermore CA 94550 V Dave Hemstraught P0 Box 171 Moncks Corner SC 29461 XI John Thompson 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 SCALE CONTEST BOARD VI John Guenther AR 1Box 715 Borden IN 47106 lrv5aarl52 Langholm Dr NaghaaNHO3O6O VII Claude McCullough RR 1 Boa 487 Montezuma IA 50171 II Robert Clemens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14612 VIII Buddy Irwin 922 Sundown Ln. Dm010 TX 75116 Ill Edward Wisser 1521 Summit St McKeesport PA 15130 IX Dean Copeland 7817 Seward St Ontaha NE63114 IV Bob Karlsaon 2643 Marsh Rd Wilmington DC 19610 X Bill Stroman 12218 Dune St Norwalk CA 90650 V Davind PlatI 6940 NW 15th Pt Lauderdale FL 33313 XI Earle Moorhead 275 5 View Place S Salem OR 97302 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd. Wayland MA 01778 VI Chris Matsuno 8576 Ginger St John MO 63114 II Merrick Andrews 100 River Rd. A1 1 Bogota NJ 07603 VII Richard Doig 6 Canary Hill Dr Pontiac MI 48055 Ill Walter P Van Gorder 5869 Victory View Ln. Cincinnati VIII Ralph lBud Tenny Box 546 Richardinn TX 75060 OH 45238IX Stan Chilton 300S Main Wichita KS 67202 IV Don SruIl 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102X Clarence Mather 3660 Ecochee Ave. San Diego CA 92117 V John Martin 3227 Darwin St Coconut Grove Miami FL XI Dave Hagen 19957 S Land Rd Oregon City OR 97045 33133 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tupelo Napamille IL 60540 Melanie received award certificate accompanying cash award too Dave Benepe recent Fort Worth Planesman Model Club meeting father i-Curtis Sanford Jr received certificate being helper/mechanic RC Interference continued frequencies Hartford CT area will interfere Nats flying distance alone may enough protection although other factorssuch commercial operations transmitter power antenna height hours operation terrain between sta tion Nats sitecan also affect sit uation Thats much information available time play safe avoid last-minute hassle trying get trans mitter frequency changed service opera tion Nats may best avoid using 7232 MHz 7296 MHz Use judg ment others NC Helicopters Nuts Therell lot RC Helicopter activity 83 Springfield Nats Event Director Horace Hagen expects keep three separ ate flight lines busy both days Monday July 25 Tuesday July 26 usual four AMA Heli events will flownNovice Intermediate Expert Scale FAI has added fifth event Since FAI event added Nats schedule after Nats Entry Forms went press going handled special event $12 entry fee payable field No Nats basic entry late fee will charged contestant enters FAI event FAI event may also serve US RC Helicopter Team Selection Finals event RC Helicopter World Championships approved held Europe 1984 Since large number entries antici pated effort will made get three rounds competition during two contest days Present planning practice and/or demonstration flights will per mitted because crowded schedule added event extra flight lines have created need usual num ber contest officials Any modeler wishing volunteer judge other official score tabulation registration etc should contact Event Director Horace Hagan 15 Parkway Place Red Bank NJ 07701 tel 201/741-3097 home 201/577-5239 work Hats Static Show New Nats yeara Static Model Show showthere trophies too No flying involved anyone may enterand may enter models de sired $1 entry fee per model Static Show will located Continued page 122 118 Model Aviation ITS ALMOST HERE-the 1983 NATS NATIONAL CONVENTION its going winner Interest running higher levels weve ever seen expect contestants spectators good times ever before people excited about new National Con vention will held Friday Saturday Sunday NATS Week National Convention innovation combining traditional elements modelers enjoy some new ideas will serve round out NATS exper ience provide feature great interest sport flier National Conventions visible feature will Manufacturer Display area Located spacious patio Quality Inn Chicopee displays will mini hobby show will able view latest products industry Swap Shop great opportunity pick up someones uncompleted project save yourself some bucks building time sure bring plane lost interest halfway through construction kit youll never get around building can wheel deal Lovers model engines will enjoy MECA Collecto gether during National Convention Model Engine Collectors Association will displaying members collections trading swapping having grand old time Something new aeromodeling scene will appear National Conventionthe Seminars will hands discussion groups run experts specific topics will have chance learn enjoy quiet atmosphere Academy will running seminars topics such Club Administration Contest Director Getting Keeping Flying Sites Some Special Interest Groups will run seminars areas expertise example National Association Scale Aeromodelers will run seminar Scale research Manufacturers will offer seminars building techniques covering finishing hints using products typical seminar Ace RCs electronic kit building session participants will guided through project Ace technicians Top Flite Coverite plan conduct sessions using covering finishing products seminars present new varied opportunity Convention participants Pick favorite topics attend two three seminars will scheduled Friday Saturday Sunday minimize conflict competition flying Commemorative NATS First Day Cover issued COLLECTORS ATTENTION United States Postal Service branch office Chicopee Mass will issue special com memorative First Day Cover featuring 1983 AMA NATS first time NATS has recognized way will sold Post Office Chicopee during NATS week collectors can obtain canuellations day NATS also available immediately mail Academy cancelled opening day NATS wish order First Day Cover send stamped self-addressed envelope $100 cover wanted AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Please send mail orders Chicopee Post Office 57TH ANNUAL AMA NATS AIR SHOW CHICOPEE MASSACHUSETTS 01020 JULY 24-31 1983 AMA ~ACADEMYOF MODEL AERONAUTICS I~i IlrJJ k/rn 57TH ANNUAL NATS CHAMPIONSHIPS UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE SOUVENIR COVER II lUSMAILI August 1983 119 lat RnrnaI NATIONAL CONVENTION 6cb t~1 THE 1940 AMA COMPETITION RULES Ntc~1 1940 Rules Regulations Governing Building Flying Model Aircraft United States CLASSI FICATIONS models other internal combustion powered models classed wing area follows class A A model Class ef fective projected area its main supporting surfaces does exceed 30 square inches projected area urea seen looking down plane Class B when area exceeds 30 over 100 square inches Class C when area exceeds 100 over 150 square inches Class D when area exceeds 150 over 300 square inches Class E when area exceeds 300 square inches DEFINITIONS RISE OFF THE GROUND ROGA model airplane ROG type has landing gear permits take off ground floor starting standstill under its own power landing tear must strong enouth support model normal attitude taking off landint cases doubt its usefulness mast demonstrated glidint model height least four feet landing damage nosing over striking wing tip wheels shall turn freely such size strength permit model en taxi freely ordinary platform minimum diameter wheels shall less following Class AA inch Class D1 inches Class BA inch Class E2 inches Class Ci inch RISE OFF WATER ROWA model air plane ROW type can take off alight water must demonstrate its sea worthiness floating five seconds surfaces parts other floats must above surface water float un assisted must take off water starting standstill under its own power AMPHIBIANA model airplane amphibian type has combined character istics ROG ROW types fulfilling specifications substituting land ing gear models time shall average two flights respectively best three ROG flights best three ROW flights HAND-LAUNCHEDA model airplane hand-launched released flight directly hands launcher model shall launched elevation six feet above ground floor GLIDERA model glider similar model airplane powerplant may launched two ways 1 handlaunched 2 cowline-launched Hand-launch ing defined above Towline-launching accomplished pulling glider air string ground kite towline shall no longer 100 feet shall released model launcher flight time starts towline released Model gliders need have no landing gear fuselage cross-section towline gliders shall L2/200 PUSHERA model airplane pusher type has its propellers behind main sup porting surfaces TRACTORA model airplane trac tor type has its propellers forward main supporting surfaces TRACTOR-PUSHERA model airplane tractor-pusher type has propellers ward propellers behind main supporting surfaces INDOOR MODELA model indoor type designed primarily fly indoors area effective main supporting surfaces shall exceed 150 square inches OUTDOOR MODELA model out door type designed primarily fly out doors area effective main support ing surfaces shall less 100 square inches unless otherwise specified Outdoor models shall weigh complete ready fly less three ounces avoirdupois 100 square inches effective wing area ballast used bring model up re quired weight shall securely attached prevent its being dropped flight Out door hand-launched gliders shall conform weight rule 1 ounce 50 square inches Towline gliders shall conform weight role 1 ounces 50 square inches wing area STICK MODELA model stick type has body composed single stick open framework rather fuselage Models using tubes framework enclose motors shall have total maximum crosssection area stick greater L2/200 L equals length stick Out doors type power permitted except internal combustion CABIN OR FUSELAGE MODELA model fuselage type has built-up en closed fuselage minimum area total maximum cross-section fuselages must correspond formula L2/1 00 L equals overall length model excluding propeller fuselage shall streamline form have less 90 per cent its surface area covered Outriggers booms may used fuse lage type models fuselage shall structure supports motor wings empennage landing gear rubber used motive power shall contained entirely within model questionable model classification fuselage stick doubt must submitted Contest Director approval before con test Contestants must present contest ficials full-size drawing maximum cross-section fuselage different cabin model drawing made paper ruled half-inch squares FLYING SCALE MODELA flying scale model exact replica man-carrying macbin part being proportional size corresponding part larger ma chine exception propellers may altered suit builders wishes Full-scale outline drawing flying scale model ie same size model should presented judges assist checking accuracy entries EXHIBITION SCALE MODELSAn exhi bition scale model exact non-flying rep lica man-carrying airplane part being proportional size location corresponding part larger plane NAA does recognize categories ex hibition scale models hut guidance local contest committees suggested rules given Any model similar type plane placing first third national competition exhibition scale event cannot entered ensuing national contest AUTOGIROAn autogiro model sup ported flight action air vanes rotate freely approximate ly vertical axis supplemented thrust propeller approximately horizontal axis area vanes surfaces shall less fixed wing no sizesubdivisions autogiro models launching method optional either handlaunched ROG effective area supporting surfaces considered sum area fixed wing pius area vanes Autogiro models out door records must conform weightfor-area rule HELICOPTERA helicopter model must rise assistance supported flight solely lift power-driven propeller vanes no size-subdivi sions helicopter models Outdoor models must conform weight rule ORNITHOFTERAn ornichopter model derives its lift propulsion solely flapping wings no size-subdivi sions ornithopters Outdoor models must conform weight role VACUPLANES ROTOPLANES other experimental types yet classified subdivided sufficiently standardized LIGHTER-THAN-AIR CRAFT yet classified CATEGORIES National Aeronautic Association recognizes official records following categories odor Senior Open com petition Classification wing area except interoal combustion power categories INDOOR STICK MODELS Airplanes Hand-bunchedClass B C ROGClassAB ROWClass B Gliders Hand-bunchedClass B Autogiros Launching optional nes classes size Ore chapters bunching optional no classes size Helicopters bunching optional no classes size FUSELAGE MODELS Airplane ROGClass F ROWClass OUTDOORS STICK MODELS Airplanes Hand-bunchedClass C D ROWClassCD Gliders Hand-bunchedClass B C D TowlinebunchedClass C D E Autogiros Launching optional no classes size Ornitbopters Launching optional no classes size Helicopters Launching optional no classes size FUSELAGE MODELS Other Internal Combustion Powered Airplanes ROGClass C D E ROWClass C D FUSE LAGE MODELS internal Combustion Poweredclassed engine displacement Airplanes ROGClassABC ROWClass B C CONTEST RULES ACCEPTANCE OF RECORDSNo record official until has accepted Contest Board National Aeronautic As satiation Only duration records flying models officially recognized records eligible recognition must made sanctioned meets under specific direction Contest Board NAA Applica don recognition National records mast made official application forms NAA-appointed Contest Directors Board shall beebe final judge interpretation rules WHO MAY COMPETEContestants official contest establishing records NAA trophies MUST members Model Division NAA Contestants younger 16 years classed juniors over 16 under 21 years classed Seniors Contestants over 21 eligible competition Open class separate categories records group tbe rec ords being classed junior Senior Open according contestants age record made OFFICIALSAll sanctioned contests meets record trials shall conducted officially appointed NAA Contest Director may name assistants nec essary DESIGN OF MODELSThere no re strictions design models except shall meet specifications named definitions classifications However models must designed drop no parts flight during takeoff NUMBER OF MODE LSEach contestant will allowed maximum three models event may use com plete flights NUMBER OF FLIGHTSExcept case gliders contestant will allowed total three official flights flight start lasts 20 seconds longer out door contest exception gas models indoor models flight staff lasts 60 seconds longer Any flight less failure fly promptly called shall judged delayed flight Pushing guiding model shall also constitute delayed flight except case gas models ROG role has waived see internal Combus tion Powered Models Three successive de layed flights shall considered displacing official flight determining what coe stitotes official delayed flight ficial time will count model must re main flight being touched after officially released unless apparent out control about strike ground declared timers time collision such flight judged official flight Should subsequent official flights fail surpass duration delayed flight has declared contestant shall entitled reinstatement delayed flight official Scoring time indoor models shall longest three official flights except case indoor gliders scoring time shall longest nine official flights Scoring time foe out door models shall average elapsed time three official flights except case outdoor hand-launched gliders scoring time shall average elapsed time three longest nine official flights computing average time seconds second numeral right decimal shall dropped results shall carried nearest mathematical tenth contestant also makes delayed flight INDOORS model meets obstruc elan prevents further flight Should contestant make complete official flight nine possible chances best de layed flight average three best delayed shall recorded best time Actual flight time shall credited flight ends obstruction no allowance ing added such mishap power event flight less 40 seconds total elapsed time engine run over 20 seconds considered delayed flight NUMBER OF FLIGHTSGLIDERSIn case hand-launched gliders con testant will allowed total nine official flights view thisflight allowance delayed flights gliders will recognized allowed TIME OF FLIGHTSFlight time starts instant model flight ends model first touches ground floor after being launched meets abstraction prevents further flight Time also ends model passes timers sight bat timers shall make effort keep model sight until lands model meets obstruction fails free lode pendently resumes flight within ten sec onds time shall continue uninterrupted Timers outdoor meet will remain field within prescribed circle exceed 200 feet radius timers will keep mod els sight use normal vision col ored glasses orson shades permitted INTERNAL COMBUSION FOWE RED MODELSAny model using internal com bustion power limited total weight fuel seven pounds wing loading less B ounces per square foot wing area must weigh least tO ounces cubic inch motors displace ment must fuselage type must meet cross-section rule Motor run must limited timer fuel measure ment wore 20 seconds contest work Only Seniors Open-class contes tunes holding NAA Gas Model Division li censes may compete power model contests under 16 may fly upon signing pledge approval super vision NAA Contest Director li censed gas model member appointed him No powered model may flown except approval Contest Director engine run longer 30 seconds flying competition 30-second motor ran permitted Gas models must ROG UNASSISTED except conditions prevent such instances Contest Directors may permit hand-launching gas models understanding such flights will eligible record purposes INTERNAL COMBUSION POWERED MODEL CLASSIFICATIONS intereal combustion power model classifications follows Class A Models using engines having up including 20 cubic inch dis placement Class B Models using engines 20 cubic inch displacement up including 30 cubic inch dis placement Class C Models using engines 30 cubic inch displacement up including 125 cubic inch dis placement Combined ClassModels using engines up including 125 cubic inch dis placement meeting other specifications internal combos tion powered model classifications event small local meets scarcity entries prizes would make inadvisable toe duct separate gas events sep orate awards NAA will recognize national gas model records made Class B C record performance established Com bined Class will accepted whichever three classes fits providing exceeds class record least 2% Any flight under 40 seconds elapsed time over 20 seconds engine run will con sidered delayed flight Final time recorded will average three official flights allowed NEW NATIONAL RECORDSTo receive official recognition new performances classificatians must exceed previous records least 2% Rules conclude nexr page 120 Model Aviation ECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL IT Society Antique Modelers SAM AMA-recognized special interest organiza tion makes its own competition rules outside AMA Contest Board Procedures Thus whatever rules produced SAM subject process AMA member can get involved concerning acceptance modification rejection rulesonly SAM members have voice process Meanwhile SAM strong growing ac tivity special following seems safe say practically members SAM also AMA members same time number AMA members SAM members fly models similar flown SAM activity However prefer own thing simply fly OldTimer-type Free Flight models some radio control some following article proposes AMA competition activity somewhat akin SAM subject AMA Contest Board Pro cedures AMA members can determine what rules used intended sort bridge between AMA SAM simply means encouraging AMA members enjoy fun Old-Time Free Flight plus option using RC make manageable flying fields poorly suited typical FF retrieval proposal former president SAM has done much pioneering work concerning use RC FF models Joe Beshars aim promote fun flying bring AMA mem bers enjoyment what model flying used like aid modern materials equipment minimize problems * * **** *** * * ** ** * ISIT Joe Beshar AMA 175 SAM 45 0000 0 0 0 0 0 VINTAGE EVENT IN AMA time consider creating Vintage categorycommonly referred Old-Timer within AMA After does exemplify its own heritageit within NAA-AMA framework began us recog nize aeromodeling experiencing dra matic growth profile Certainly encour aged technological developments available us some boggle mind radio control flight packs weighing 31A oz less epoxy cyanoacrylate glues silicone compounds etc nostalgia pre-WW II December 1941 era its dope glue experience cannot should notbe forgotten mode activities will always enjoyable competitor well spectator now just might relate elegant nostalgia reasons want propose Vintage category within AMA hereby solicit suggestions commentspro confor outline follows Please confuse proposal SAM Society Antique Modelers sep arate growing strong organization intended proposed category should affect SAM way except indi rectly strengthen As competitive activity rules requiredand exist record now just published 1940 copy rules complete presently-obsolete terminology organizational references included presentation rules should interest AMA members todayjust compare present-day AMA rule book order limit state-of-the-art pre-1 942 period essential imple ment some restrictions technologykeep uncomplicated simplel Vintage Free Flight Category Accordingly basic proposal model design engine etc existed originally prior December 31 1941 would ac ceptable Vintage category ex ternal outline model designs including di hedral polyhedral airfoil length span etc Continued next page CIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEM * ************************ ************ ********* ******** **** ******* * * *** **** * ** ******* ** SPECIAL ITI 1940 Rules continued BUILDER OF MODELEach contestant shall assemble lifting surfaces fuselage design may obtained source Only builder may fly model rec ords Models built kits acceptable TERRAINThe terrain outdoor meets shall vary difference level standard-practice landing areas air ports Smooth takeoff facilities pro vided Contest Directors Horizontal raised runways permitted providing six 6 inches off ground DISQUALIFICATIONSAny contestant breaks rule contest conducts himself contrary ordinary requirements common courtesy may upon recommen dation officials disqualified Models broken landing disqualified EXCLUSIONA sentence exclusion may pronounced local Contest Committee against entrant event events meet case found ineligible take part events considered guilty misbehavior un fair practice local Contest Committee may order removal flying field building entrant refuses obey order responsible official PROTESTProtests will considered presented writing local Contest Director within hour after close Contest protestant must indicate action decision name contestants officials involved com plete details APPEALAppeal may made NAA Contest Board action taken pro test As case protests appeals made NAA must made writing within three-day period following action meet Contest Committee original pro test LOSS OF AWARDAny competitor may excluded suspended event shall thereby forfeit right award event EMERGENCY RULESThe Contest Di rector Field Judges may approval least half Contest ficials establish emergency rules necessary providing said rules direct violation Official NAA Contest Rules Regu lations August 1983 121 TIME FORA CIA ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITE ca 1-ranklins uper i.ycuo-puw~ D~ Bombshell has Trexier airwheels too could altered way use ot current materials adhesives would ac ceptabie would strengthing lightening internal structures use modern-day propellers Referring section 1940 rules covering Internal Combustion Engines Since original ignition engines have limited availabil ity following power plants would ac ceptable since replica converted ignition engines converted glow ignition readily available Also listed proposed engine-run limits 1 Original ignition engines 20 sec 2 Replica ignition engines period l7sec 3 Converted ignition engines cross scavenged onlyno Schnuerles - 14 sec Note glow engines listed available during Vintageperiod being considered Fuel gasoline/oil mixture other events listed enginepowered rubber power etc can prac ticed done during Vintage period model designs limited prior December 31 1941 Dethermalizers would acceptable maximum flight times determined Contest Directorand dictated field conditions Well thats Free Flight knew bet its simple What About Radio Control Assist Radio control would acceptable same criteria cited pure Free Flight events exception active control radio would used during engine run engine shut offat time model would left fly its own hands off transmitter Official flight time would continue until radio transmitter control touched detherm alizing other reason point official time would completed Free Flight Radio-ControlledAssist would flown combined events cited 1940 rules stated above No national records would maintained Enjoy Participation AMA Nationals would determined through interest experi enced events Premise Extended Modern Free Flight Almost sections country ex periencing lack suitable FF flying sites Unfortunately some present-day Free Flighters have recognized phenome noneither because devotion event virtue good fortune living area country satis factory flying field can still found modelers have often heard comment restate fact nothing else like Free Flight have never able adequately explain feeling having terflies stomach strive help cabin models looked alike Heres Phil Carey Alpha Corsair model achieve few seconds time clock would fulfill search attaining maximum airborne time Reality must taccdRC-Assist Free Flight opens new horizons beat rap limited flying fields thereby contribute increased participation Free Flight activity expect will result its growthperhaps its survival Summary Vintage competition category oulined could pave wayespecially use RCAssistto stimulate modern-day FF After real vintage period did pave way modern-day aeromodeling RC major force present-day activity As stated earlier article would en courage AMA members submit recommendations comments suggestions regarding establishing Vintage cate gory within AMA plan make formal proposal Contest Board next rules-change cycle creation Vin tage category Please write Joe Beshar 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 RC-assist a Herky Ed Rangus CIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL IT AMA Contest Activity 1982 Academy Model Aeronautics sanc tioned 1742 contests other activities 1982 Contest Directors completed contest reports 1477 events submit ted AMA HQ reports certain interesting observations can drawn 34423 contestants participated 1477 contests 1980 1340 contest reports returned showed 29590 contestants participated means slightly contes tants per contest 1982 well crease number contests reports submitted 898 Oass meets 705 RC 60 Class B meets 53 RC 360 Class AA meets 206 RC 73 FF 67 CL 9 Indoor 53 Class AAA meets 17 CL 13 RC FF 1 Indoor 2 Class AAAA meets Indoor FF 27 meets combined events like RC FF example US FAI team selection programs held 48 contests 453 modelers entered 23 Static Displays/Auctions/Mall Shows 2356 participants three record trials RC Soaring tracted seven participants 30 Indoor record trials 268 contestants also 29 demonstrations 512 participants Static Show continued Main Ballroom Quality Inn Hotel Chicopee MAthe Nats AMA HQ location Entry opens 800 am Friday July 29 closes 400 pm following day Satur day July 30 Judging done contestants will take place Sunday awards will made 300 pm Sunday afternoon July 31 will 19 awards three categories first place categories break down like RCScale Best Show Top Junior/Senior Helicopter Pattern Pylon Soaring Sport Free FlightScale Best Show Top Junior/Senior Sport Competi tion Control LineScale Best Show Top Junior/Senior Aerobatics Competition Sport Contestants can win trophy 83 Hats Booster Kit Get em theyre hot Knowing modelers will want some collectable memorabilia first-ever East Coast Nats AMA HQ has prepared very nice Nats Booster Kit contains Nats pin First Annual AMA Convention pin 83 Nats patch First Convention patch Nats program book Springfield Nats bumper sticker reduced-size replica ficial 83 Nats publicity poster Its $13 value $10 postpaid US items kit available separately following prices $3 pins $2 patches $1 program book bumper sticker poster Order items AMA Supply Service Section AMA HQ SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT 122 Model Aviatjon tarry rnamr winos TwIn-pusI1eI yuu dr wonder got same number turns motor Now know Competition Rules Proposals Activity trying experiment time effort keep interested modelers informed whats going rules-change cycle present listing of rules-change proposals survived Initial Vote Contest Boards have affected Cross-Proposals ones will go directly Final Vote Contest Board ballots must returned September 1 1983 Basic Rules Proposals Final Vote General Rules Proposals GEN-84-1 Delete Terrain specification Section 1 rule book I-I Cain GEN-84-3Delete/relocate takeoff facilities rules now given Section 1 rule book H Cain GEN 84-5Clarify Contest Director appointment responsibilities concerning additional contest officials H Cain GEN-84-7Provide substitute Contest Director R Meuser G EN-84-8Provide alternate Contest Director R Meuser GEN-84-9Establish maximum weight model aircraft W Northrop GEN-84-1 0Prohibit gaseous boosts metal-bladed propellers AMA activities W Northrop GEN-84-1 1Extend ban hazardous model fuels W Northrop Radio Control Rules ProposalsPAT TERN RC-84-1No rate gyros autopilots Pattern M Moritko RC-84-2Unify de scriptions Traffic Pattern H Cain RC-846Put maneuver sketches description H Crispin Jr RC-84-7Modify Equal Exposure Judges rule H Crispin Jr RC-848Update flightline layout H Crispin Jr RC-84-9Exempt certain maneuvers 60-degree-upward viewing frame H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 0Only pilot may oper ate transmitter controls H Crispin Jr4 RC 84-11Clarify scoring spins part spiral H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 2Clarify defi nition Double Stall Turn H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 3Clarify description Cuban Eight Reverse Cuban Eight Judges Guide H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 4Clarify descrip tion Figure M H Crispin Jr RC-84-15 Tail-dragger wheel landings OK H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 6Square Horizontal Eightre move 20-meter reference H Crispin Jr4 RC-84-21 Revise Sportsman class pattern R Knetzger RC-84-25Eliminate airborne time limit B Crossley RC-8l-26CDs set number flights advance B Crossley RC-84-30 Add new FAI Pattern class F3A L Ott RC-84-31Modify existing Pat tern class maneuver schedules L Ott RC 84-32 Modify some maneuver descriptions Judges Guide L Ott RC-84-33 Make upwind downwind maneuver orien tations mandatory classes D Kamp schror RC-84-37Four flights count six rounds flown T Stiliman RC-8438 Master flies F3A rules advancement Master voluntary Expert flies 1982 FAI rules R Chidgey SAILPLANE RC-84-3ScaleIike landings RC Sailpianes P Proefrock RC-84-27 New Cross-Country Race event Provisional L Renaud RC-84-35No need comply FAI specifications J Grigg PYLON RACING RC-84-20QM Allow fuel pressure W Yeager SPORT AEROBATICS RC-84-22Sport Aerobatics Adopt IAC Judging standards techniques F Lawrence RC-84-23 Sport Aerobatics CDs publish judge qualifications F Lawrence HELICOPTER RC-84-39Balance flight static points Scale H Hagen RC-8440Experts fly 11 maneuvers H Hagen RC-84-41Novice flies 7 maneuvers five minutes H Hagen RC-84-42Replace 3 termediate maneuvers 1 H Hagen Note no active proposal No RC-84-3 6 Control Line Rules ProposalsENDUR ANCE CL-84-1 oz fuel Endurance J Brautlecht PRECISION AEROBATICS CL-84-9 Correct maneuver description Outside Square Loops Preszler CL-84-1 1Land ing eliminate onelap rule Preszler CL-84-1 2Amend rules allow special pro cedures Nats Preszler CL-84-37 Clarify Four Leaf Clover G Higgins COMBAT CL-84-1 5Redefine fuselage Slow Combat R McNally CL-84-17 Provide end match Slow Combat R McNally CL-84-1 8Increase line thick ness engines up 25cc R McNally CL-84-26Stabilizer specification Slow Combat M Henry CL-84-27Specify canopy Slow Combat M Henry CL GENE RAL CL-84-1 3Delete certain records procedures CL General section R McNally SPEED CL-84-21Standard fuel Speed events except jet G Hempel RACING CL-84-23Add second 70-lap qualifying race Scale Racing F Williams Scale Rules ProposalsRC SPORT SCALE SC-84-2Twenty-pound weight limit Sport Scale D Platt SC-84-3Clarify Proof Accuracy rule D Platt SC-84-6Varied distance judging Sport Scale Outline Finish Color MarkingsW Northrop SC-84-1 3Lose craftsmanship points no Component Parts declaration submitted documentation B Karlsson SC-84-14 Bonus points craftsman builders 0 Moses SC-84-1 8Static judging form D Platt GENERAL SCALE SC-84-4Amend Landing downgrades D Platt SC-84-1 2 Eliminate contestant maneuver complete call B Karlsson SC-84-5Revise static judging area RC CL Sport Scale R Underwood SC-84-8lndoor/Outdoor Rub ber Scale delete Double Surface basic points static judging R Clemens SC84-11Equal weights static flight scores Indoor/Outdoor Peanut Miller SC-84-1 5RC Precision Scale Separate AMA Precision Scale FAI rules D Platt SC-84-1 7Let RC Giant Scale Precision D Platt SC-84-1 6Unified Judging Regula tions Amend SC-84-15 accepted D Platt Free Flight Rules Proposals FF-84-1 Es tablish new AMA Nordic A-i Glider class D Domina FF-84-2Specify size CO-2 motor fuel tanks B Brown FF-84-3AIIow novice contestants extra flights Class AA meets D Hughes FF-84-5Add new Elec tric Power class R Covalt Indoor Rules Proposals IN-84-1 Provide High-Technology class Indoor HLG D Domina IN-84-2Add new Indoor Rubber categories J Carter IN-84-3Add Manhat tan-formula Indoor Cabin AMA rule book E Whitten N-84-4No commercially-avail able props Indoor Duration C Sotich About Cross-Proposals addition previously-listed rules survived Initial Vote additional 18 rules also passed Initial Vote against 42 Cross-Proposals have submitted As stated last months Rules Propo sals special feature various Contest Boards now have vote Cross-Propo sals decide whether Cross-Proposal will replace Basic Proposal some cases Cross Proposal submitted against Basic Propo sal Contest Board has decide Cross-Proposals prefer over Basic Proposal survivors terim Vote will go Final Vote Interim Vote results will reported Competition Newsletter soon possible after Interim Vote ballots tab ulatedprobably September 1983 issue Very soon after Interim Vote com pleted Contest Boards must take Final Vote Basic- CrossProposals voting deadline September 1 1983 results vote will pub lished soon possible after Final Vote tabulatedprobably December 1983 issue final step whole process will revision AMA rule book include newly-adopted competition rules 1984-85 book supposed distributed January 1984 goes well final editing rule book done Contest Board chairmen publishing done AMA HQ staff book will out time Modeler Input Wantedl have interest competition rules comments Basic Cross Proposals wanted Contest Boards Contact appropriate FF RC CL SC IN Contest Board member AMA dis trict comments Any type per sonal contact desired will probably helpful write Names ad dresses Contest Board members found Competition Directory section Competition Newsletter Other 18 Basic Proposals Well give list 18 Basic Pro posals against 42 Cross-Proposals submitted convenience Please refer last months special feature Cross Proposals summaries of CrossProposals General Rules Proposals GEN-84-2Redefine Contest Director responsibilities providing contest equipment H Cain GEN 84-4Clarify conditions Contest Directors competing own contest H Cain Radio Control Rules ProposalsSAILPLAN ES RC-84-5Eliminate Sailplane classes B R Powell RC-84-24FAI rules ap ply size weight J Grigg PYLON RACING RC-84--17No flying below tops pylons G Gillburg RC-84-18 QM Allow 240 diamventuris W Yeager RC-84-19QM Allow use certain epoxy type propellers W Yeager RC-84-28QM Continued next page August 1983 123 OAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBC Compefition Newstetier will present lime time coostructive thosighi provoking lileas criticisms AMA rules policies affect cocipetitors Wisen issue has two sides CN will endeavor print viewpoints thai hare heen suhotittedwithin tiwels available spare unitluenets timeliness awl good taste Oelermleatioo appropeiatoeess foe publication acy waiters niost neces sity rest solely pablislser ihoughts presented aethor aod should out oeceusarily construed AMA 110 AMA officers publisher should note publication hero roles-change policy-change Ideas dnes necessarily mean specific proposal has presented Contest Board Executive Council appropriate committee such action responsibility author anyone else interested obtaining official action Soapbox does usually present second letter subject author however Glen Carterts letter December 1982 issue has resulted much comment RC Pattern community felt second letter should receive airing Alphabet Soup Revisited Whatever case may some good will come originally intended since RCers now thinking seriously ways develop Patternts future Letts hope positive thinking creative majority yet heard d hate think modelers typical overreact vilify condemn offering solution own have re cently heard themwhat thoughts groups involved RC Aerobatic flying Getting together simply inGlenn Carter volves few words policy direction communicated various newsletters groups have special interests intent goals Spell out simple understanding needednot conflict Whats complicated about Should right hand know what left hand doing Probably sothere still two sides coin months 1982 newsletters magazines full very negative reac tions FAIs adoption Turnaround pattern great things tijust Certainly no changes should occur besides should FAI suggests Very few RCers acquainted FAI organizations actively volved nor know function Moreover same people being asked form opinions based upon one-sided views being presented time No effort made present other side coin probably because would too controversial views con trary establishment would surely cause much deliberation unrest obvious truth Nonetheless somebody speak up felt offered cataclysmic epistle humorously captioned icAiphabet Soup Alphabet Soup orWhat always wanted know about FAI-IAC-TOC-IMAC WAC-NSRCA-CIAM-NSPJA-AMA tonguein-cheek offering controversial personal opinions designed encourage unification constructive thoughts future RC Pat tern competition Unfortunately AMAs rewrite omitted admonition changed reference fact IMAC could handle WAC team selections should handle fur ther altering intent all* unfortunate much ink has subsequently committed non productive abusive negative remarks especially make erroneous assumptions illogical interpretations order justify published tirades Please gentlemen confirm intent source such information before launching verbal abuse Its self-degrading Furthermore personal opinions should never have associated organization done another publication newsletter char ter membership NSRCA will note mentioned Lest become spokesman too * Note editor did bit reorganiz ing Mr Carters original letter hoping shorten clarify thoughts pre sented Alphabet Soup title also changed Thoughts RC Turn around Pattern hoping draw reader attention Yes changed crucial could shouldprobably accident RMcM Help Youngster just received word modeling buddy way back 1940s Dale Kim has admitted AMA Hall Fame What honor thought would share acquaint ed Dale Everyone always decrying fact nobody doing anything beginners Well Dale has probably done hobby today exper tise has always A-type engines along Speed Precision Scale U-Controlsomething kids can afford subject attract younger generation hobby have rolling idea around about year now thought would throw out other newsletter editors receive newsletter back up just little idea could apply just about phases Radio Control ages well Back good old days B C D Speed events Junior Senior Open Divisions junior Senior Open Precision Aero batics Free Flight on Having personal interest RC Pattern Pylon Racing idea has occurred would several routes take try increase number people interested joining ranks particular interest group RC field instance What would wrong having Pattern devoted no larger 051 engines B Pattern up 39 engines C Pattern up 59 engines D Pattern 60 61 enginesor larger current trend con tinues know what sayinghow could possibly administrated con tests what about rule making what would allow way special equipment events restric tions matter Well can say took quite few years come far have always say standing still making changes going backwards Good thought first said heavy words Could some youngster good guiding hand some us over-thehill gang could take inexpensive 4-channel radio 25 engine pick multitude kits $30 $40 range able compete B Pattern Junior Senior age group stay until reached age 21 chose advance himself Open group order show big boys really should done can say must pretty dis couraging go local field watch some really good Pattern pilot flying Rossi-piped Super Megaton retracts 49 switches transmitter asking question much does cost get hobby mister Does make feel important say Ah just about $1500 kid does make shed tear Have forgotten what like use Am broid glue banana oil try get first rubberband job air Ill tell thing have forgotten first time really got fly about half block Any out care pick up idea might have noticed two Dale Kims youngsters did very well 1982 Nats Teresa Kim 1st CL AA Speed Joe Kim 1st CL Precision Scale both Senior Division engines Sure grew up hobby Dad great small engines on did receive help what have give other hand can figure out some way youngsters day get RC hitting Dad up loan one-half size National Debt taking some time helpwell anyhow have planted seed Now needs rain Any guys out qualify Bet Let hear Reprinted newsletter North Central Kansas Radio Control Club Fred Souchek editor SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPB 124 Model Aviation Rules Proposals continuedCARRIER CL-84-6Delete iiBuilder ofpermitted low speed DQd P Mazur Require mufflers muffled tuned pipes R Model rule L Cordes CL-84-7In- RACING CL-84-22Revise Slow Rat F Wilson RC84-29Require mufflers muf- crease Profile Carrier wingspan 50 L Williams fled tuned pipes R WilsonCordes CL-84-8Delete 60-degree nose-high e Rules Proposals SC-84-1 Revise rule substitute maximum low speed flightstatic scoring Sport Scale Sailpianes K Control Line Rules proposalsPRECI-time 150 sec L Cordes CL-84-32Re-Ruhf SION AEROBATICS CL-84-2Maneuver di-fine landing description P Mazur CL-84-33 Flight Rules Proposals FF-84-4Deagrams pilots viewpoint B ZimmerOnly three 60-degree nose-high warningslete Rocket Power event H Murphy
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NE WSLE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS1810 SAMUEL MORSE DRIVE RESTON VA 22090 First Sullivan Award Winner Matty Sullivan award first given contestant performance 1982 AMA Nationals bestowed junior-age mod eler giving best performance junior Natswith additional re quirement Junior must utilize services adult helper Melanie San ford Dallas TX winner details award fully de scribed August 1982 Competition Newsletter summarized Points Continued page 118 83 Nats News Hats Week July 24-31 Big Indoor Week Hats official Indoor flying site 1983 Nationals offers unique opportunities contestants spectators casual Indoor fliers modelers attending Nats other events Oh Say Have Seen Base Hangar flying site Westover AFB very close CL RC flying areas first time yeats chance see Indoor activity will readily available almost Nats entrants spectators short walk will get Indoor flying will going week long will both official unof ficial events test flying fun-flying may never again such good chance see enjoy form aero modeling Indoor Site huge Base Hangar lends itself well Indoor flying has large unobstructed floor space 200 x 280 ft arched ceiling provides useful flying area about 60 ft high center building Continued page 118 NC Hats Possible RF Interference An examination commercial radio oper ations region around site 1983 AMA NatsWestover AFB Chicopee MAindicates two frequencies definite interference possibilities Several commercial operations around Hart ford CT about 25 miles south Westover AFB might troublesome Nats RCersAMA RC clubs area Nats being contacted first step further evaluate situation sure check bulletin boards AMA Nats HQ Quality Inn Hotel Chicopee MA RC sites latest information Frequencies Affected station Agawam MA within 10 miles Westover operates 72320 MHzthe same Purple/White frequency station Holyoke MA also about 10 miles Westover transmits 7294 MHzwhich within 20 kHz 7296 MHz RCfrequen cy Yellow/White operations Hartford CT area transmit 7218 MHz within 20 kHz RC 7216Blue/White 7238 MHz within 20 kHz 7240Orange/White As yet is no positive evidence Continued page 118 OTHER NATS ITEMS APPEAR ON PAGES 118 122 Trick nhntn view 83 Nats Indoor site composite three picturesand dont match up too well seams However its nn4 show Site good advantagelarge clear relatively smooth ceilina hanaina liohts will rnised August 1983 117 Pd lAX Melanie Sanford . atty Sullivan award did 82 Nats adult helper/mechanic father J Curtis Sanford Jr Indoor continued about 40 ft high sides cross section sketch hangar appeared Com petition Newsletter section June 1983 issue page 1 22 Official Events Official Indoor Nats events will flown first three days Nats July 25-27 remaining five days Nats Week will see unofficial events flownwith great probability events will made up spot Free Time daily hourly schedules five free days have yet made out plan provide opportunities anyone kind Indoor model fly much possiblefrom morning until night Indoor RC expectedElectric Rubber perhaps CO-2-powered craft may will also lots time fly Peanuts Hand-Launched Gliders micro film models Except some impromptu made-up on-the-spot contests may develop activity last five days will informal no fee involved dont have Nats entrant fly will mostly flyfor-fun time will greatest oppor tunity yet Indoor fliers simply fly thing everything As Texan Johnny Clemens might say Yall come yhear Melanie continued earned official Nats event has Junior category contestant must have assistance adult helper mechanic points earned event based total number Junior entrants event although placing last will still earn point no limit number events can entered course earning points contestant accumulating points wins Melanie following record con testant 1982 Nats 1stIndoor Peanut Scale 1stIndoor AMA Scale 1stIndoor Cabin 1stOutdoor Rubber Scale 1stAMA Gas Scale 1stA Gas 1stB Gas 1stC Gas 1stPayload 1stCoupe d Hiver 2ndOut door Peanut Scale 2ndElectric Power 2nd Indoor AMA Stick 3rdIndoor Easy B Competition Directory CONTEST COORDINATORSPP Pat Enghsh 823 Broaclway Vrncennes IN 47591 I Bernice Williams 347 Southwick Rd Westfield MA 01085 VII events entire dstrict I@xcapt Michigan II A SobrinO 87-26 88th 51 Woodhaven Oucens NY 11421 Gregg Seydel 3625 East lone Terrace Cudahy WI 53110 AC Ernest Nikodant 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 Michigan RC Bill Fuori 28 FernwOod Dr Commack NY 11725 RC Wayne Veager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 48174 III Ken Reber 427 Elm Dr Nazareth PA 18064 lEastI CL & FF Paul Smith 11112 Dill Dr Sterling Hgts Ml 48077 M Weisenbach 4568 W 140th Cleveland OH 44135 IWestI VIII Randy Ranoolph P0 Box 271048 Dallas TX 75227 IV Warren Sanders Jr 9735 52nd Avenue College Park MD IX Bill Bieda UNIVAC Bldg. 7100 W Center Rd No 420 20741Omaha NE 68108 AC Ed Byerley 200 Commander Cove Stafford VA 22554AC Georne Hunter 6962 5 Lamar St Littleton CO 80123 V RC HR Norckuer 12016 Queens P1 HuntsvillC AL35803 X James Caughran 27818 Ormond Ave Hayward CA 94544 FF Wallace Johnson 4112 White Acres Rd. Montgomery ALNorth 38106Harry Apoian 27704 Saddle Rd Rolling Hill CA 90274 Southl Prank Gomes 2241 Noah Street Honolulu HI 96816 HI VI RC Charles Gray 201 Hulman Salem Rd Terre Haute meets IN 47803 Xl Tom Cope 23262 58 57th St Rt 3 lssaGuah WA 96027 AC Soaring Helen Olsen 620 Old Bonhomme University City AC James McCarty 16958 Marinne View Dr Seattle WA MO 6313298166 CL WR BodziOch Jr 235 W Glade Palatine IL 60067 AC Pylon & Soaring AC Pattern other ACRC lescept Soaring Bold Face Below Indicmtee Chairmen ContUt Board FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARDVI Chris Matsuno 8576 Cingar St John MO 63114 Henry Struck RFD 2 Hamburg Old LymeCT06371VII Bill Shailor 13596 Montrose Detroit MI 48227 II Bradley Bane 60 Lake Ave. Lyndonvilla NY 14098VIII Mark Valeriss 1627 Overland Pass Sugarland TX 77478 Ill Rudy Kluiber 2021 Lakeland Ave Lakewood OH 44107IX Jerald Murphy 2432 AstrOn Colorado Springs CO 80906 IV Joe Boyle Jr 219 Shenandoah Rd Hampton VA 23361 X Joe Norcrosa P0 Boa 65 Hanford CA 93232 V Bonny Jenkins 3112 C Raises Rd Memphis TN 38118 XI Kevin Collins 2320 Sahalee Dr EAedmondWA98052 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARDV J Davis Jr 1813 5 Lakeshore Dr Birmingham AL 35216 Lance Murphy 29 Hightop Cir. 8 Handen CT 06814 VI Paul Proef rock 3969 Weber Way Lexington KY 40514 II hoe Friend 41 Carriage Hill Dr Colts Neck NJ 07722 VII Peter Waters 7420 7Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ill Ron Hesselbrock 6320 Blueberry Hill Ct. Cincinnati OH VIII Win Thomas 331 SE Rockesood Bartlesville OK 74003 45211 IX Loren Tregellas 3003S Everett Wichita KS 67217 IV W Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD X Bill Northrop Jr 621 W 19th St Costa Mesa CA 92827 20670XI Charles Davenport 1441S SE 266th St Kent WA 98031 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARDVI Bob Burch 7032 N Sioux Chizago IL 60646 I George Higgins P08os482 North Pembroke MA 02368 VII James SistOn 4941 WiscOnsin N New Hope MN 55428 II Bill Boss 7706 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 VIII Win Lee 3522 Tamargak Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Ill Laid Jackson 1028 ynut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 IX Michael Tallmen 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 ISA Ron McNally 6116 Bards Ave Springfield VA 22152 X Vic Garner P0 Box 573 Linvermore CA 94550 V Dave Hemstraught P0 Box 171 Moncks Corner SC 29461 XI John Thompson 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 SCALE CONTEST BOARD VI John Guenther AR 1Box 715 Borden IN 47106 lrv5aarl52 Langholm Dr NaghaaNHO3O6O VII Claude McCullough RR 1 Boa 487 Montezuma IA 50171 II Robert Clemens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14612 VIII Buddy Irwin 922 Sundown Ln. Dm010 TX 75116 Ill Edward Wisser 1521 Summit St McKeesport PA 15130 IX Dean Copeland 7817 Seward St Ontaha NE63114 IV Bob Karlsaon 2643 Marsh Rd Wilmington DC 19610 X Bill Stroman 12218 Dune St Norwalk CA 90650 V Davind PlatI 6940 NW 15th Pt Lauderdale FL 33313 XI Earle Moorhead 275 5 View Place S Salem OR 97302 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd. Wayland MA 01778 VI Chris Matsuno 8576 Ginger St John MO 63114 II Merrick Andrews 100 River Rd. A1 1 Bogota NJ 07603 VII Richard Doig 6 Canary Hill Dr Pontiac MI 48055 Ill Walter P Van Gorder 5869 Victory View Ln. Cincinnati VIII Ralph lBud Tenny Box 546 Richardinn TX 75060 OH 45238IX Stan Chilton 300S Main Wichita KS 67202 IV Don SruIl 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102X Clarence Mather 3660 Ecochee Ave. San Diego CA 92117 V John Martin 3227 Darwin St Coconut Grove Miami FL XI Dave Hagen 19957 S Land Rd Oregon City OR 97045 33133 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tupelo Napamille IL 60540 Melanie received award certificate accompanying cash award too Dave Benepe recent Fort Worth Planesman Model Club meeting father i-Curtis Sanford Jr received certificate being helper/mechanic RC Interference continued frequencies Hartford CT area will interfere Nats flying distance alone may enough protection although other factorssuch commercial operations transmitter power antenna height hours operation terrain between sta tion Nats sitecan also affect sit uation Thats much information available time play safe avoid last-minute hassle trying get trans mitter frequency changed service opera tion Nats may best avoid using 7232 MHz 7296 MHz Use judg ment others NC Helicopters Nuts Therell lot RC Helicopter activity 83 Springfield Nats Event Director Horace Hagen expects keep three separ ate flight lines busy both days Monday July 25 Tuesday July 26 usual four AMA Heli events will flownNovice Intermediate Expert Scale FAI has added fifth event Since FAI event added Nats schedule after Nats Entry Forms went press going handled special event $12 entry fee payable field No Nats basic entry late fee will charged contestant enters FAI event FAI event may also serve US RC Helicopter Team Selection Finals event RC Helicopter World Championships approved held Europe 1984 Since large number entries antici pated effort will made get three rounds competition during two contest days Present planning practice and/or demonstration flights will per mitted because crowded schedule added event extra flight lines have created need usual num ber contest officials Any modeler wishing volunteer judge other official score tabulation registration etc should contact Event Director Horace Hagan 15 Parkway Place Red Bank NJ 07701 tel 201/741-3097 home 201/577-5239 work Hats Static Show New Nats yeara Static Model Show showthere trophies too No flying involved anyone may enterand may enter models de sired $1 entry fee per model Static Show will located Continued page 122 118 Model Aviation ITS ALMOST HERE-the 1983 NATS NATIONAL CONVENTION its going winner Interest running higher levels weve ever seen expect contestants spectators good times ever before people excited about new National Con vention will held Friday Saturday Sunday NATS Week National Convention innovation combining traditional elements modelers enjoy some new ideas will serve round out NATS exper ience provide feature great interest sport flier National Conventions visible feature will Manufacturer Display area Located spacious patio Quality Inn Chicopee displays will mini hobby show will able view latest products industry Swap Shop great opportunity pick up someones uncompleted project save yourself some bucks building time sure bring plane lost interest halfway through construction kit youll never get around building can wheel deal Lovers model engines will enjoy MECA Collecto gether during National Convention Model Engine Collectors Association will displaying members collections trading swapping having grand old time Something new aeromodeling scene will appear National Conventionthe Seminars will hands discussion groups run experts specific topics will have chance learn enjoy quiet atmosphere Academy will running seminars topics such Club Administration Contest Director Getting Keeping Flying Sites Some Special Interest Groups will run seminars areas expertise example National Association Scale Aeromodelers will run seminar Scale research Manufacturers will offer seminars building techniques covering finishing hints using products typical seminar Ace RCs electronic kit building session participants will guided through project Ace technicians Top Flite Coverite plan conduct sessions using covering finishing products seminars present new varied opportunity Convention participants Pick favorite topics attend two three seminars will scheduled Friday Saturday Sunday minimize conflict competition flying Commemorative NATS First Day Cover issued COLLECTORS ATTENTION United States Postal Service branch office Chicopee Mass will issue special com memorative First Day Cover featuring 1983 AMA NATS first time NATS has recognized way will sold Post Office Chicopee during NATS week collectors can obtain canuellations day NATS also available immediately mail Academy cancelled opening day NATS wish order First Day Cover send stamped self-addressed envelope $100 cover wanted AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Please send mail orders Chicopee Post Office 57TH ANNUAL AMA NATS AIR SHOW CHICOPEE MASSACHUSETTS 01020 JULY 24-31 1983 AMA ~ACADEMYOF MODEL AERONAUTICS I~i IlrJJ k/rn 57TH ANNUAL NATS CHAMPIONSHIPS UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE SOUVENIR COVER II lUSMAILI August 1983 119 lat RnrnaI NATIONAL CONVENTION 6cb t~1 THE 1940 AMA COMPETITION RULES Ntc~1 1940 Rules Regulations Governing Building Flying Model Aircraft United States CLASSI FICATIONS models other internal combustion powered models classed wing area follows class A A model Class ef fective projected area its main supporting surfaces does exceed 30 square inches projected area urea seen looking down plane Class B when area exceeds 30 over 100 square inches Class C when area exceeds 100 over 150 square inches Class D when area exceeds 150 over 300 square inches Class E when area exceeds 300 square inches DEFINITIONS RISE OFF THE GROUND ROGA model airplane ROG type has landing gear permits take off ground floor starting standstill under its own power landing tear must strong enouth support model normal attitude taking off landint cases doubt its usefulness mast demonstrated glidint model height least four feet landing damage nosing over striking wing tip wheels shall turn freely such size strength permit model en taxi freely ordinary platform minimum diameter wheels shall less following Class AA inch Class D1 inches Class BA inch Class E2 inches Class Ci inch RISE OFF WATER ROWA model air plane ROW type can take off alight water must demonstrate its sea worthiness floating five seconds surfaces parts other floats must above surface water float un assisted must take off water starting standstill under its own power AMPHIBIANA model airplane amphibian type has combined character istics ROG ROW types fulfilling specifications substituting land ing gear models time shall average two flights respectively best three ROG flights best three ROW flights HAND-LAUNCHEDA model airplane hand-launched released flight directly hands launcher model shall launched elevation six feet above ground floor GLIDERA model glider similar model airplane powerplant may launched two ways 1 handlaunched 2 cowline-launched Hand-launch ing defined above Towline-launching accomplished pulling glider air string ground kite towline shall no longer 100 feet shall released model launcher flight time starts towline released Model gliders need have no landing gear fuselage cross-section towline gliders shall L2/200 PUSHERA model airplane pusher type has its propellers behind main sup porting surfaces TRACTORA model airplane trac tor type has its propellers forward main supporting surfaces TRACTOR-PUSHERA model airplane tractor-pusher type has propellers ward propellers behind main supporting surfaces INDOOR MODELA model indoor type designed primarily fly indoors area effective main supporting surfaces shall exceed 150 square inches OUTDOOR MODELA model out door type designed primarily fly out doors area effective main support ing surfaces shall less 100 square inches unless otherwise specified Outdoor models shall weigh complete ready fly less three ounces avoirdupois 100 square inches effective wing area ballast used bring model up re quired weight shall securely attached prevent its being dropped flight Out door hand-launched gliders shall conform weight rule 1 ounce 50 square inches Towline gliders shall conform weight role 1 ounces 50 square inches wing area STICK MODELA model stick type has body composed single stick open framework rather fuselage Models using tubes framework enclose motors shall have total maximum crosssection area stick greater L2/200 L equals length stick Out doors type power permitted except internal combustion CABIN OR FUSELAGE MODELA model fuselage type has built-up en closed fuselage minimum area total maximum cross-section fuselages must correspond formula L2/1 00 L equals overall length model excluding propeller fuselage shall streamline form have less 90 per cent its surface area covered Outriggers booms may used fuse lage type models fuselage shall structure supports motor wings empennage landing gear rubber used motive power shall contained entirely within model questionable model classification fuselage stick doubt must submitted Contest Director approval before con test Contestants must present contest ficials full-size drawing maximum cross-section fuselage different cabin model drawing made paper ruled half-inch squares FLYING SCALE MODELA flying scale model exact replica man-carrying macbin part being proportional size corresponding part larger ma chine exception propellers may altered suit builders wishes Full-scale outline drawing flying scale model ie same size model should presented judges assist checking accuracy entries EXHIBITION SCALE MODELSAn exhi bition scale model exact non-flying rep lica man-carrying airplane part being proportional size location corresponding part larger plane NAA does recognize categories ex hibition scale models hut guidance local contest committees suggested rules given Any model similar type plane placing first third national competition exhibition scale event cannot entered ensuing national contest AUTOGIROAn autogiro model sup ported flight action air vanes rotate freely approximate ly vertical axis supplemented thrust propeller approximately horizontal axis area vanes surfaces shall less fixed wing no sizesubdivisions autogiro models launching method optional either handlaunched ROG effective area supporting surfaces considered sum area fixed wing pius area vanes Autogiro models out door records must conform weightfor-area rule HELICOPTERA helicopter model must rise assistance supported flight solely lift power-driven propeller vanes no size-subdivi sions helicopter models Outdoor models must conform weight rule ORNITHOFTERAn ornichopter model derives its lift propulsion solely flapping wings no size-subdivi sions ornithopters Outdoor models must conform weight role VACUPLANES ROTOPLANES other experimental types yet classified subdivided sufficiently standardized LIGHTER-THAN-AIR CRAFT yet classified CATEGORIES National Aeronautic Association recognizes official records following categories odor Senior Open com petition Classification wing area except interoal combustion power categories INDOOR STICK MODELS Airplanes Hand-bunchedClass B C ROGClassAB ROWClass B Gliders Hand-bunchedClass B Autogiros Launching optional nes classes size Ore chapters bunching optional no classes size Helicopters bunching optional no classes size FUSELAGE MODELS Airplane ROGClass F ROWClass OUTDOORS STICK MODELS Airplanes Hand-bunchedClass C D ROWClassCD Gliders Hand-bunchedClass B C D TowlinebunchedClass C D E Autogiros Launching optional no classes size Ornitbopters Launching optional no classes size Helicopters Launching optional no classes size FUSELAGE MODELS Other Internal Combustion Powered Airplanes ROGClass C D E ROWClass C D FUSE LAGE MODELS internal Combustion Poweredclassed engine displacement Airplanes ROGClassABC ROWClass B C CONTEST RULES ACCEPTANCE OF RECORDSNo record official until has accepted Contest Board National Aeronautic As satiation Only duration records flying models officially recognized records eligible recognition must made sanctioned meets under specific direction Contest Board NAA Applica don recognition National records mast made official application forms NAA-appointed Contest Directors Board shall beebe final judge interpretation rules WHO MAY COMPETEContestants official contest establishing records NAA trophies MUST members Model Division NAA Contestants younger 16 years classed juniors over 16 under 21 years classed Seniors Contestants over 21 eligible competition Open class separate categories records group tbe rec ords being classed junior Senior Open according contestants age record made OFFICIALSAll sanctioned contests meets record trials shall conducted officially appointed NAA Contest Director may name assistants nec essary DESIGN OF MODELSThere no re strictions design models except shall meet specifications named definitions classifications However models must designed drop no parts flight during takeoff NUMBER OF MODE LSEach contestant will allowed maximum three models event may use com plete flights NUMBER OF FLIGHTSExcept case gliders contestant will allowed total three official flights flight start lasts 20 seconds longer out door contest exception gas models indoor models flight staff lasts 60 seconds longer Any flight less failure fly promptly called shall judged delayed flight Pushing guiding model shall also constitute delayed flight except case gas models ROG role has waived see internal Combus tion Powered Models Three successive de layed flights shall considered displacing official flight determining what coe stitotes official delayed flight ficial time will count model must re main flight being touched after officially released unless apparent out control about strike ground declared timers time collision such flight judged official flight Should subsequent official flights fail surpass duration delayed flight has declared contestant shall entitled reinstatement delayed flight official Scoring time indoor models shall longest three official flights except case indoor gliders scoring time shall longest nine official flights Scoring time foe out door models shall average elapsed time three official flights except case outdoor hand-launched gliders scoring time shall average elapsed time three longest nine official flights computing average time seconds second numeral right decimal shall dropped results shall carried nearest mathematical tenth contestant also makes delayed flight INDOORS model meets obstruc elan prevents further flight Should contestant make complete official flight nine possible chances best de layed flight average three best delayed shall recorded best time Actual flight time shall credited flight ends obstruction no allowance ing added such mishap power event flight less 40 seconds total elapsed time engine run over 20 seconds considered delayed flight NUMBER OF FLIGHTSGLIDERSIn case hand-launched gliders con testant will allowed total nine official flights view thisflight allowance delayed flights gliders will recognized allowed TIME OF FLIGHTSFlight time starts instant model flight ends model first touches ground floor after being launched meets abstraction prevents further flight Time also ends model passes timers sight bat timers shall make effort keep model sight until lands model meets obstruction fails free lode pendently resumes flight within ten sec onds time shall continue uninterrupted Timers outdoor meet will remain field within prescribed circle exceed 200 feet radius timers will keep mod els sight use normal vision col ored glasses orson shades permitted INTERNAL COMBUSION FOWE RED MODELSAny model using internal com bustion power limited total weight fuel seven pounds wing loading less B ounces per square foot wing area must weigh least tO ounces cubic inch motors displace ment must fuselage type must meet cross-section rule Motor run must limited timer fuel measure ment wore 20 seconds contest work Only Seniors Open-class contes tunes holding NAA Gas Model Division li censes may compete power model contests under 16 may fly upon signing pledge approval super vision NAA Contest Director li censed gas model member appointed him No powered model may flown except approval Contest Director engine run longer 30 seconds flying competition 30-second motor ran permitted Gas models must ROG UNASSISTED except conditions prevent such instances Contest Directors may permit hand-launching gas models understanding such flights will eligible record purposes INTERNAL COMBUSION POWERED MODEL CLASSIFICATIONS intereal combustion power model classifications follows Class A Models using engines having up including 20 cubic inch dis placement Class B Models using engines 20 cubic inch displacement up including 30 cubic inch dis placement Class C Models using engines 30 cubic inch displacement up including 125 cubic inch dis placement Combined ClassModels using engines up including 125 cubic inch dis placement meeting other specifications internal combos tion powered model classifications event small local meets scarcity entries prizes would make inadvisable toe duct separate gas events sep orate awards NAA will recognize national gas model records made Class B C record performance established Com bined Class will accepted whichever three classes fits providing exceeds class record least 2% Any flight under 40 seconds elapsed time over 20 seconds engine run will con sidered delayed flight Final time recorded will average three official flights allowed NEW NATIONAL RECORDSTo receive official recognition new performances classificatians must exceed previous records least 2% Rules conclude nexr page 120 Model Aviation ECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL IT Society Antique Modelers SAM AMA-recognized special interest organiza tion makes its own competition rules outside AMA Contest Board Procedures Thus whatever rules produced SAM subject process AMA member can get involved concerning acceptance modification rejection rulesonly SAM members have voice process Meanwhile SAM strong growing ac tivity special following seems safe say practically members SAM also AMA members same time number AMA members SAM members fly models similar flown SAM activity However prefer own thing simply fly OldTimer-type Free Flight models some radio control some following article proposes AMA competition activity somewhat akin SAM subject AMA Contest Board Pro cedures AMA members can determine what rules used intended sort bridge between AMA SAM simply means encouraging AMA members enjoy fun Old-Time Free Flight plus option using RC make manageable flying fields poorly suited typical FF retrieval proposal former president SAM has done much pioneering work concerning use RC FF models Joe Beshars aim promote fun flying bring AMA mem bers enjoyment what model flying used like aid modern materials equipment minimize problems * * **** *** * * ** ** * ISIT Joe Beshar AMA 175 SAM 45 0000 0 0 0 0 0 VINTAGE EVENT IN AMA time consider creating Vintage categorycommonly referred Old-Timer within AMA After does exemplify its own heritageit within NAA-AMA framework began us recog nize aeromodeling experiencing dra matic growth profile Certainly encour aged technological developments available us some boggle mind radio control flight packs weighing 31A oz less epoxy cyanoacrylate glues silicone compounds etc nostalgia pre-WW II December 1941 era its dope glue experience cannot should notbe forgotten mode activities will always enjoyable competitor well spectator now just might relate elegant nostalgia reasons want propose Vintage category within AMA hereby solicit suggestions commentspro confor outline follows Please confuse proposal SAM Society Antique Modelers sep arate growing strong organization intended proposed category should affect SAM way except indi rectly strengthen As competitive activity rules requiredand exist record now just published 1940 copy rules complete presently-obsolete terminology organizational references included presentation rules should interest AMA members todayjust compare present-day AMA rule book order limit state-of-the-art pre-1 942 period essential imple ment some restrictions technologykeep uncomplicated simplel Vintage Free Flight Category Accordingly basic proposal model design engine etc existed originally prior December 31 1941 would ac ceptable Vintage category ex ternal outline model designs including di hedral polyhedral airfoil length span etc Continued next page CIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEM * ************************ ************ ********* ******** **** ******* * * *** **** * ** ******* ** SPECIAL ITI 1940 Rules continued BUILDER OF MODELEach contestant shall assemble lifting surfaces fuselage design may obtained source Only builder may fly model rec ords Models built kits acceptable TERRAINThe terrain outdoor meets shall vary difference level standard-practice landing areas air ports Smooth takeoff facilities pro vided Contest Directors Horizontal raised runways permitted providing six 6 inches off ground DISQUALIFICATIONSAny contestant breaks rule contest conducts himself contrary ordinary requirements common courtesy may upon recommen dation officials disqualified Models broken landing disqualified EXCLUSIONA sentence exclusion may pronounced local Contest Committee against entrant event events meet case found ineligible take part events considered guilty misbehavior un fair practice local Contest Committee may order removal flying field building entrant refuses obey order responsible official PROTESTProtests will considered presented writing local Contest Director within hour after close Contest protestant must indicate action decision name contestants officials involved com plete details APPEALAppeal may made NAA Contest Board action taken pro test As case protests appeals made NAA must made writing within three-day period following action meet Contest Committee original pro test LOSS OF AWARDAny competitor may excluded suspended event shall thereby forfeit right award event EMERGENCY RULESThe Contest Di rector Field Judges may approval least half Contest ficials establish emergency rules necessary providing said rules direct violation Official NAA Contest Rules Regu lations August 1983 121 TIME FORA CIA ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITE ca 1-ranklins uper i.ycuo-puw~ D~ Bombshell has Trexier airwheels too could altered way use ot current materials adhesives would ac ceptabie would strengthing lightening internal structures use modern-day propellers Referring section 1940 rules covering Internal Combustion Engines Since original ignition engines have limited availabil ity following power plants would ac ceptable since replica converted ignition engines converted glow ignition readily available Also listed proposed engine-run limits 1 Original ignition engines 20 sec 2 Replica ignition engines period l7sec 3 Converted ignition engines cross scavenged onlyno Schnuerles - 14 sec Note glow engines listed available during Vintageperiod being considered Fuel gasoline/oil mixture other events listed enginepowered rubber power etc can prac ticed done during Vintage period model designs limited prior December 31 1941 Dethermalizers would acceptable maximum flight times determined Contest Directorand dictated field conditions Well thats Free Flight knew bet its simple What About Radio Control Assist Radio control would acceptable same criteria cited pure Free Flight events exception active control radio would used during engine run engine shut offat time model would left fly its own hands off transmitter Official flight time would continue until radio transmitter control touched detherm alizing other reason point official time would completed Free Flight Radio-ControlledAssist would flown combined events cited 1940 rules stated above No national records would maintained Enjoy Participation AMA Nationals would determined through interest experi enced events Premise Extended Modern Free Flight Almost sections country ex periencing lack suitable FF flying sites Unfortunately some present-day Free Flighters have recognized phenome noneither because devotion event virtue good fortune living area country satis factory flying field can still found modelers have often heard comment restate fact nothing else like Free Flight have never able adequately explain feeling having terflies stomach strive help cabin models looked alike Heres Phil Carey Alpha Corsair model achieve few seconds time clock would fulfill search attaining maximum airborne time Reality must taccdRC-Assist Free Flight opens new horizons beat rap limited flying fields thereby contribute increased participation Free Flight activity expect will result its growthperhaps its survival Summary Vintage competition category oulined could pave wayespecially use RCAssistto stimulate modern-day FF After real vintage period did pave way modern-day aeromodeling RC major force present-day activity As stated earlier article would en courage AMA members submit recommendations comments suggestions regarding establishing Vintage cate gory within AMA plan make formal proposal Contest Board next rules-change cycle creation Vin tage category Please write Joe Beshar 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 RC-assist a Herky Ed Rangus CIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL IT AMA Contest Activity 1982 Academy Model Aeronautics sanc tioned 1742 contests other activities 1982 Contest Directors completed contest reports 1477 events submit ted AMA HQ reports certain interesting observations can drawn 34423 contestants participated 1477 contests 1980 1340 contest reports returned showed 29590 contestants participated means slightly contes tants per contest 1982 well crease number contests reports submitted 898 Oass meets 705 RC 60 Class B meets 53 RC 360 Class AA meets 206 RC 73 FF 67 CL 9 Indoor 53 Class AAA meets 17 CL 13 RC FF 1 Indoor 2 Class AAAA meets Indoor FF 27 meets combined events like RC FF example US FAI team selection programs held 48 contests 453 modelers entered 23 Static Displays/Auctions/Mall Shows 2356 participants three record trials RC Soaring tracted seven participants 30 Indoor record trials 268 contestants also 29 demonstrations 512 participants Static Show continued Main Ballroom Quality Inn Hotel Chicopee MAthe Nats AMA HQ location Entry opens 800 am Friday July 29 closes 400 pm following day Satur day July 30 Judging done contestants will take place Sunday awards will made 300 pm Sunday afternoon July 31 will 19 awards three categories first place categories break down like RCScale Best Show Top Junior/Senior Helicopter Pattern Pylon Soaring Sport Free FlightScale Best Show Top Junior/Senior Sport Competi tion Control LineScale Best Show Top Junior/Senior Aerobatics Competition Sport Contestants can win trophy 83 Hats Booster Kit Get em theyre hot Knowing modelers will want some collectable memorabilia first-ever East Coast Nats AMA HQ has prepared very nice Nats Booster Kit contains Nats pin First Annual AMA Convention pin 83 Nats patch First Convention patch Nats program book Springfield Nats bumper sticker reduced-size replica ficial 83 Nats publicity poster Its $13 value $10 postpaid US items kit available separately following prices $3 pins $2 patches $1 program book bumper sticker poster Order items AMA Supply Service Section AMA HQ SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT 122 Model Aviatjon tarry rnamr winos TwIn-pusI1eI yuu dr wonder got same number turns motor Now know Competition Rules Proposals Activity trying experiment time effort keep interested modelers informed whats going rules-change cycle present listing of rules-change proposals survived Initial Vote Contest Boards have affected Cross-Proposals ones will go directly Final Vote Contest Board ballots must returned September 1 1983 Basic Rules Proposals Final Vote General Rules Proposals GEN-84-1 Delete Terrain specification Section 1 rule book I-I Cain GEN-84-3Delete/relocate takeoff facilities rules now given Section 1 rule book H Cain GEN 84-5Clarify Contest Director appointment responsibilities concerning additional contest officials H Cain GEN-84-7Provide substitute Contest Director R Meuser G EN-84-8Provide alternate Contest Director R Meuser GEN-84-9Establish maximum weight model aircraft W Northrop GEN-84-1 0Prohibit gaseous boosts metal-bladed propellers AMA activities W Northrop GEN-84-1 1Extend ban hazardous model fuels W Northrop Radio Control Rules ProposalsPAT TERN RC-84-1No rate gyros autopilots Pattern M Moritko RC-84-2Unify de scriptions Traffic Pattern H Cain RC-846Put maneuver sketches description H Crispin Jr RC-84-7Modify Equal Exposure Judges rule H Crispin Jr RC-848Update flightline layout H Crispin Jr RC-84-9Exempt certain maneuvers 60-degree-upward viewing frame H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 0Only pilot may oper ate transmitter controls H Crispin Jr4 RC 84-11Clarify scoring spins part spiral H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 2Clarify defi nition Double Stall Turn H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 3Clarify description Cuban Eight Reverse Cuban Eight Judges Guide H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 4Clarify descrip tion Figure M H Crispin Jr RC-84-15 Tail-dragger wheel landings OK H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 6Square Horizontal Eightre move 20-meter reference H Crispin Jr4 RC-84-21 Revise Sportsman class pattern R Knetzger RC-84-25Eliminate airborne time limit B Crossley RC-8l-26CDs set number flights advance B Crossley RC-84-30 Add new FAI Pattern class F3A L Ott RC-84-31Modify existing Pat tern class maneuver schedules L Ott RC 84-32 Modify some maneuver descriptions Judges Guide L Ott RC-84-33 Make upwind downwind maneuver orien tations mandatory classes D Kamp schror RC-84-37Four flights count six rounds flown T Stiliman RC-8438 Master flies F3A rules advancement Master voluntary Expert flies 1982 FAI rules R Chidgey SAILPLANE RC-84-3ScaleIike landings RC Sailpianes P Proefrock RC-84-27 New Cross-Country Race event Provisional L Renaud RC-84-35No need comply FAI specifications J Grigg PYLON RACING RC-84-20QM Allow fuel pressure W Yeager SPORT AEROBATICS RC-84-22Sport Aerobatics Adopt IAC Judging standards techniques F Lawrence RC-84-23 Sport Aerobatics CDs publish judge qualifications F Lawrence HELICOPTER RC-84-39Balance flight static points Scale H Hagen RC-8440Experts fly 11 maneuvers H Hagen RC-84-41Novice flies 7 maneuvers five minutes H Hagen RC-84-42Replace 3 termediate maneuvers 1 H Hagen Note no active proposal No RC-84-3 6 Control Line Rules ProposalsENDUR ANCE CL-84-1 oz fuel Endurance J Brautlecht PRECISION AEROBATICS CL-84-9 Correct maneuver description Outside Square Loops Preszler CL-84-1 1Land ing eliminate onelap rule Preszler CL-84-1 2Amend rules allow special pro cedures Nats Preszler CL-84-37 Clarify Four Leaf Clover G Higgins COMBAT CL-84-1 5Redefine fuselage Slow Combat R McNally CL-84-17 Provide end match Slow Combat R McNally CL-84-1 8Increase line thick ness engines up 25cc R McNally CL-84-26Stabilizer specification Slow Combat M Henry CL-84-27Specify canopy Slow Combat M Henry CL GENE RAL CL-84-1 3Delete certain records procedures CL General section R McNally SPEED CL-84-21Standard fuel Speed events except jet G Hempel RACING CL-84-23Add second 70-lap qualifying race Scale Racing F Williams Scale Rules ProposalsRC SPORT SCALE SC-84-2Twenty-pound weight limit Sport Scale D Platt SC-84-3Clarify Proof Accuracy rule D Platt SC-84-6Varied distance judging Sport Scale Outline Finish Color MarkingsW Northrop SC-84-1 3Lose craftsmanship points no Component Parts declaration submitted documentation B Karlsson SC-84-14 Bonus points craftsman builders 0 Moses SC-84-1 8Static judging form D Platt GENERAL SCALE SC-84-4Amend Landing downgrades D Platt SC-84-1 2 Eliminate contestant maneuver complete call B Karlsson SC-84-5Revise static judging area RC CL Sport Scale R Underwood SC-84-8lndoor/Outdoor Rub ber Scale delete Double Surface basic points static judging R Clemens SC84-11Equal weights static flight scores Indoor/Outdoor Peanut Miller SC-84-1 5RC Precision Scale Separate AMA Precision Scale FAI rules D Platt SC-84-1 7Let RC Giant Scale Precision D Platt SC-84-1 6Unified Judging Regula tions Amend SC-84-15 accepted D Platt Free Flight Rules Proposals FF-84-1 Es tablish new AMA Nordic A-i Glider class D Domina FF-84-2Specify size CO-2 motor fuel tanks B Brown FF-84-3AIIow novice contestants extra flights Class AA meets D Hughes FF-84-5Add new Elec tric Power class R Covalt Indoor Rules Proposals IN-84-1 Provide High-Technology class Indoor HLG D Domina IN-84-2Add new Indoor Rubber categories J Carter IN-84-3Add Manhat tan-formula Indoor Cabin AMA rule book E Whitten N-84-4No commercially-avail able props Indoor Duration C Sotich About Cross-Proposals addition previously-listed rules survived Initial Vote additional 18 rules also passed Initial Vote against 42 Cross-Proposals have submitted As stated last months Rules Propo sals special feature various Contest Boards now have vote Cross-Propo sals decide whether Cross-Proposal will replace Basic Proposal some cases Cross Proposal submitted against Basic Propo sal Contest Board has decide Cross-Proposals prefer over Basic Proposal survivors terim Vote will go Final Vote Interim Vote results will reported Competition Newsletter soon possible after Interim Vote ballots tab ulatedprobably September 1983 issue Very soon after Interim Vote com pleted Contest Boards must take Final Vote Basic- CrossProposals voting deadline September 1 1983 results vote will pub lished soon possible after Final Vote tabulatedprobably December 1983 issue final step whole process will revision AMA rule book include newly-adopted competition rules 1984-85 book supposed distributed January 1984 goes well final editing rule book done Contest Board chairmen publishing done AMA HQ staff book will out time Modeler Input Wantedl have interest competition rules comments Basic Cross Proposals wanted Contest Boards Contact appropriate FF RC CL SC IN Contest Board member AMA dis trict comments Any type per sonal contact desired will probably helpful write Names ad dresses Contest Board members found Competition Directory section Competition Newsletter Other 18 Basic Proposals Well give list 18 Basic Pro posals against 42 Cross-Proposals submitted convenience Please refer last months special feature Cross Proposals summaries of CrossProposals General Rules Proposals GEN-84-2Redefine Contest Director responsibilities providing contest equipment H Cain GEN 84-4Clarify conditions Contest Directors competing own contest H Cain Radio Control Rules ProposalsSAILPLAN ES RC-84-5Eliminate Sailplane classes B R Powell RC-84-24FAI rules ap ply size weight J Grigg PYLON RACING RC-84--17No flying below tops pylons G Gillburg RC-84-18 QM Allow 240 diamventuris W Yeager RC-84-19QM Allow use certain epoxy type propellers W Yeager RC-84-28QM Continued next page August 1983 123 OAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBC Compefition Newstetier will present lime time coostructive thosighi provoking lileas criticisms AMA rules policies affect cocipetitors Wisen issue has two sides CN will endeavor print viewpoints thai hare heen suhotittedwithin tiwels available spare unitluenets timeliness awl good taste Oelermleatioo appropeiatoeess foe publication acy waiters niost neces sity rest solely pablislser ihoughts presented aethor aod should out oeceusarily construed AMA 110 AMA officers publisher should note publication hero roles-change policy-change Ideas dnes necessarily mean specific proposal has presented Contest Board Executive Council appropriate committee such action responsibility author anyone else interested obtaining official action Soapbox does usually present second letter subject author however Glen Carterts letter December 1982 issue has resulted much comment RC Pattern community felt second letter should receive airing Alphabet Soup Revisited Whatever case may some good will come originally intended since RCers now thinking seriously ways develop Patternts future Letts hope positive thinking creative majority yet heard d hate think modelers typical overreact vilify condemn offering solution own have re cently heard themwhat thoughts groups involved RC Aerobatic flying Getting together simply inGlenn Carter volves few words policy direction communicated various newsletters groups have special interests intent goals Spell out simple understanding needednot conflict Whats complicated about Should right hand know what left hand doing Probably sothere still two sides coin months 1982 newsletters magazines full very negative reac tions FAIs adoption Turnaround pattern great things tijust Certainly no changes should occur besides should FAI suggests Very few RCers acquainted FAI organizations actively volved nor know function Moreover same people being asked form opinions based upon one-sided views being presented time No effort made present other side coin probably because would too controversial views con trary establishment would surely cause much deliberation unrest obvious truth Nonetheless somebody speak up felt offered cataclysmic epistle humorously captioned icAiphabet Soup Alphabet Soup orWhat always wanted know about FAI-IAC-TOC-IMAC WAC-NSRCA-CIAM-NSPJA-AMA tonguein-cheek offering controversial personal opinions designed encourage unification constructive thoughts future RC Pat tern competition Unfortunately AMAs rewrite omitted admonition changed reference fact IMAC could handle WAC team selections should handle fur ther altering intent all* unfortunate much ink has subsequently committed non productive abusive negative remarks especially make erroneous assumptions illogical interpretations order justify published tirades Please gentlemen confirm intent source such information before launching verbal abuse Its self-degrading Furthermore personal opinions should never have associated organization done another publication newsletter char ter membership NSRCA will note mentioned Lest become spokesman too * Note editor did bit reorganiz ing Mr Carters original letter hoping shorten clarify thoughts pre sented Alphabet Soup title also changed Thoughts RC Turn around Pattern hoping draw reader attention Yes changed crucial could shouldprobably accident RMcM Help Youngster just received word modeling buddy way back 1940s Dale Kim has admitted AMA Hall Fame What honor thought would share acquaint ed Dale Everyone always decrying fact nobody doing anything beginners Well Dale has probably done hobby today exper tise has always A-type engines along Speed Precision Scale U-Controlsomething kids can afford subject attract younger generation hobby have rolling idea around about year now thought would throw out other newsletter editors receive newsletter back up just little idea could apply just about phases Radio Control ages well Back good old days B C D Speed events Junior Senior Open Divisions junior Senior Open Precision Aero batics Free Flight on Having personal interest RC Pattern Pylon Racing idea has occurred would several routes take try increase number people interested joining ranks particular interest group RC field instance What would wrong having Pattern devoted no larger 051 engines B Pattern up 39 engines C Pattern up 59 engines D Pattern 60 61 enginesor larger current trend con tinues know what sayinghow could possibly administrated con tests what about rule making what would allow way special equipment events restric tions matter Well can say took quite few years come far have always say standing still making changes going backwards Good thought first said heavy words Could some youngster good guiding hand some us over-thehill gang could take inexpensive 4-channel radio 25 engine pick multitude kits $30 $40 range able compete B Pattern Junior Senior age group stay until reached age 21 chose advance himself Open group order show big boys really should done can say must pretty dis couraging go local field watch some really good Pattern pilot flying Rossi-piped Super Megaton retracts 49 switches transmitter asking question much does cost get hobby mister Does make feel important say Ah just about $1500 kid does make shed tear Have forgotten what like use Am broid glue banana oil try get first rubberband job air Ill tell thing have forgotten first time really got fly about half block Any out care pick up idea might have noticed two Dale Kims youngsters did very well 1982 Nats Teresa Kim 1st CL AA Speed Joe Kim 1st CL Precision Scale both Senior Division engines Sure grew up hobby Dad great small engines on did receive help what have give other hand can figure out some way youngsters day get RC hitting Dad up loan one-half size National Debt taking some time helpwell anyhow have planted seed Now needs rain Any guys out qualify Bet Let hear Reprinted newsletter North Central Kansas Radio Control Club Fred Souchek editor SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPB 124 Model Aviation Rules Proposals continuedCARRIER CL-84-6Delete iiBuilder ofpermitted low speed DQd P Mazur Require mufflers muffled tuned pipes R Model rule L Cordes CL-84-7In- RACING CL-84-22Revise Slow Rat F Wilson RC84-29Require mufflers muf- crease Profile Carrier wingspan 50 L Williams fled tuned pipes R WilsonCordes CL-84-8Delete 60-degree nose-high e Rules Proposals SC-84-1 Revise rule substitute maximum low speed flightstatic scoring Sport Scale Sailpianes K Control Line Rules proposalsPRECI-time 150 sec L Cordes CL-84-32Re-Ruhf SION AEROBATICS CL-84-2Maneuver di-fine landing description P Mazur CL-84-33 Flight Rules Proposals FF-84-4Deagrams pilots viewpoint B ZimmerOnly three 60-degree nose-high warningslete Rocket Power event H Murphy
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NE WSLE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS1810 SAMUEL MORSE DRIVE RESTON VA 22090 First Sullivan Award Winner Matty Sullivan award first given contestant performance 1982 AMA Nationals bestowed junior-age mod eler giving best performance junior Natswith additional re quirement Junior must utilize services adult helper Melanie San ford Dallas TX winner details award fully de scribed August 1982 Competition Newsletter summarized Points Continued page 118 83 Nats News Hats Week July 24-31 Big Indoor Week Hats official Indoor flying site 1983 Nationals offers unique opportunities contestants spectators casual Indoor fliers modelers attending Nats other events Oh Say Have Seen Base Hangar flying site Westover AFB very close CL RC flying areas first time yeats chance see Indoor activity will readily available almost Nats entrants spectators short walk will get Indoor flying will going week long will both official unof ficial events test flying fun-flying may never again such good chance see enjoy form aero modeling Indoor Site huge Base Hangar lends itself well Indoor flying has large unobstructed floor space 200 x 280 ft arched ceiling provides useful flying area about 60 ft high center building Continued page 118 NC Hats Possible RF Interference An examination commercial radio oper ations region around site 1983 AMA NatsWestover AFB Chicopee MAindicates two frequencies definite interference possibilities Several commercial operations around Hart ford CT about 25 miles south Westover AFB might troublesome Nats RCersAMA RC clubs area Nats being contacted first step further evaluate situation sure check bulletin boards AMA Nats HQ Quality Inn Hotel Chicopee MA RC sites latest information Frequencies Affected station Agawam MA within 10 miles Westover operates 72320 MHzthe same Purple/White frequency station Holyoke MA also about 10 miles Westover transmits 7294 MHzwhich within 20 kHz 7296 MHz RCfrequen cy Yellow/White operations Hartford CT area transmit 7218 MHz within 20 kHz RC 7216Blue/White 7238 MHz within 20 kHz 7240Orange/White As yet is no positive evidence Continued page 118 OTHER NATS ITEMS APPEAR ON PAGES 118 122 Trick nhntn view 83 Nats Indoor site composite three picturesand dont match up too well seams However its nn4 show Site good advantagelarge clear relatively smooth ceilina hanaina liohts will rnised August 1983 117 Pd lAX Melanie Sanford . atty Sullivan award did 82 Nats adult helper/mechanic father J Curtis Sanford Jr Indoor continued about 40 ft high sides cross section sketch hangar appeared Com petition Newsletter section June 1983 issue page 1 22 Official Events Official Indoor Nats events will flown first three days Nats July 25-27 remaining five days Nats Week will see unofficial events flownwith great probability events will made up spot Free Time daily hourly schedules five free days have yet made out plan provide opportunities anyone kind Indoor model fly much possiblefrom morning until night Indoor RC expectedElectric Rubber perhaps CO-2-powered craft may will also lots time fly Peanuts Hand-Launched Gliders micro film models Except some impromptu made-up on-the-spot contests may develop activity last five days will informal no fee involved dont have Nats entrant fly will mostly flyfor-fun time will greatest oppor tunity yet Indoor fliers simply fly thing everything As Texan Johnny Clemens might say Yall come yhear Melanie continued earned official Nats event has Junior category contestant must have assistance adult helper mechanic points earned event based total number Junior entrants event although placing last will still earn point no limit number events can entered course earning points contestant accumulating points wins Melanie following record con testant 1982 Nats 1stIndoor Peanut Scale 1stIndoor AMA Scale 1stIndoor Cabin 1stOutdoor Rubber Scale 1stAMA Gas Scale 1stA Gas 1stB Gas 1stC Gas 1stPayload 1stCoupe d Hiver 2ndOut door Peanut Scale 2ndElectric Power 2nd Indoor AMA Stick 3rdIndoor Easy B Competition Directory CONTEST COORDINATORSPP Pat Enghsh 823 Broaclway Vrncennes IN 47591 I Bernice Williams 347 Southwick Rd Westfield MA 01085 VII events entire dstrict I@xcapt Michigan II A SobrinO 87-26 88th 51 Woodhaven Oucens NY 11421 Gregg Seydel 3625 East lone Terrace Cudahy WI 53110 AC Ernest Nikodant 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 Michigan RC Bill Fuori 28 FernwOod Dr Commack NY 11725 RC Wayne Veager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 48174 III Ken Reber 427 Elm Dr Nazareth PA 18064 lEastI CL & FF Paul Smith 11112 Dill Dr Sterling Hgts Ml 48077 M Weisenbach 4568 W 140th Cleveland OH 44135 IWestI VIII Randy Ranoolph P0 Box 271048 Dallas TX 75227 IV Warren Sanders Jr 9735 52nd Avenue College Park MD IX Bill Bieda UNIVAC Bldg. 7100 W Center Rd No 420 20741Omaha NE 68108 AC Ed Byerley 200 Commander Cove Stafford VA 22554AC Georne Hunter 6962 5 Lamar St Littleton CO 80123 V RC HR Norckuer 12016 Queens P1 HuntsvillC AL35803 X James Caughran 27818 Ormond Ave Hayward CA 94544 FF Wallace Johnson 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Montgomery ALNorth 38106Harry Apoian 27704 Saddle Rd Rolling Hill CA 90274 Southl Prank Gomes 2241 Noah Street Honolulu HI 96816 HI VI RC Charles Gray 201 Hulman Salem Rd Terre Haute meets IN 47803 Xl Tom Cope 23262 58 57th St Rt 3 lssaGuah WA 96027 AC Soaring Helen Olsen 620 Old Bonhomme University City AC James McCarty 16958 Marinne View Dr Seattle WA MO 6313298166 CL WR BodziOch Jr 235 W Glade Palatine IL 60067 AC Pylon & Soaring AC Pattern other ACRC lescept Soaring Bold Face Below Indicmtee Chairmen ContUt Board FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARDVI Chris Matsuno 8576 Cingar St John MO 63114 Henry Struck RFD 2 Hamburg Old LymeCT06371VII Bill Shailor 13596 Montrose Detroit MI 48227 II Bradley Bane 60 Lake Ave. Lyndonvilla NY 14098VIII Mark Valeriss 1627 Overland Pass Sugarland TX 77478 Ill Rudy Kluiber 2021 Lakeland Ave Lakewood OH 44107IX Jerald Murphy 2432 AstrOn Colorado Springs CO 80906 IV Joe Boyle Jr 219 Shenandoah Rd Hampton VA 23361 X Joe Norcrosa P0 Boa 65 Hanford CA 93232 V Bonny Jenkins 3112 C Raises Rd Memphis TN 38118 XI Kevin Collins 2320 Sahalee Dr EAedmondWA98052 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARDV J Davis Jr 1813 5 Lakeshore Dr Birmingham AL 35216 Lance Murphy 29 Hightop Cir. 8 Handen CT 06814 VI Paul Proef rock 3969 Weber Way Lexington KY 40514 II hoe Friend 41 Carriage Hill Dr Colts Neck NJ 07722 VII Peter Waters 7420 7Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ill Ron Hesselbrock 6320 Blueberry Hill Ct. Cincinnati OH VIII Win Thomas 331 SE Rockesood Bartlesville OK 74003 45211 IX Loren Tregellas 3003S Everett Wichita KS 67217 IV W Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MD X Bill Northrop Jr 621 W 19th St Costa Mesa CA 92827 20670XI Charles Davenport 1441S SE 266th St Kent WA 98031 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARDVI Bob Burch 7032 N Sioux Chizago IL 60646 I George Higgins P08os482 North Pembroke MA 02368 VII James SistOn 4941 WiscOnsin N New Hope MN 55428 II Bill Boss 7706 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 VIII Win Lee 3522 Tamargak Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Ill Laid Jackson 1028 ynut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 IX Michael Tallmen 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 ISA Ron McNally 6116 Bards Ave Springfield VA 22152 X Vic Garner P0 Box 573 Linvermore CA 94550 V Dave Hemstraught P0 Box 171 Moncks Corner SC 29461 XI John Thompson 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 SCALE CONTEST BOARD VI John Guenther AR 1Box 715 Borden IN 47106 lrv5aarl52 Langholm Dr NaghaaNHO3O6O VII Claude McCullough RR 1 Boa 487 Montezuma IA 50171 II Robert Clemens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14612 VIII Buddy Irwin 922 Sundown Ln. Dm010 TX 75116 Ill Edward Wisser 1521 Summit St McKeesport PA 15130 IX Dean Copeland 7817 Seward St Ontaha NE63114 IV Bob Karlsaon 2643 Marsh Rd Wilmington DC 19610 X Bill Stroman 12218 Dune St Norwalk CA 90650 V Davind PlatI 6940 NW 15th Pt Lauderdale FL 33313 XI Earle Moorhead 275 5 View Place S Salem OR 97302 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd. Wayland MA 01778 VI Chris Matsuno 8576 Ginger St John MO 63114 II Merrick Andrews 100 River Rd. A1 1 Bogota NJ 07603 VII Richard Doig 6 Canary Hill Dr Pontiac MI 48055 Ill Walter P Van Gorder 5869 Victory View Ln. Cincinnati VIII Ralph lBud Tenny Box 546 Richardinn TX 75060 OH 45238IX Stan Chilton 300S Main Wichita KS 67202 IV Don SruIl 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102X Clarence Mather 3660 Ecochee Ave. San Diego CA 92117 V John Martin 3227 Darwin St Coconut Grove Miami FL XI Dave Hagen 19957 S Land Rd Oregon City OR 97045 33133 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindley 420 Tupelo Napamille IL 60540 Melanie received award certificate accompanying cash award too Dave Benepe recent Fort Worth Planesman Model Club meeting father i-Curtis Sanford Jr received certificate being helper/mechanic RC Interference continued frequencies Hartford CT area will interfere Nats flying distance alone may enough protection although other factorssuch commercial operations transmitter power antenna height hours operation terrain between sta tion Nats sitecan also affect sit uation Thats much information available time play safe avoid last-minute hassle trying get trans mitter frequency changed service opera tion Nats may best avoid using 7232 MHz 7296 MHz Use judg ment others NC Helicopters Nuts Therell lot RC Helicopter activity 83 Springfield Nats Event Director Horace Hagen expects keep three separ ate flight lines busy both days Monday July 25 Tuesday July 26 usual four AMA Heli events will flownNovice Intermediate Expert Scale FAI has added fifth event Since FAI event added Nats schedule after Nats Entry Forms went press going handled special event $12 entry fee payable field No Nats basic entry late fee will charged contestant enters FAI event FAI event may also serve US RC Helicopter Team Selection Finals event RC Helicopter World Championships approved held Europe 1984 Since large number entries antici pated effort will made get three rounds competition during two contest days Present planning practice and/or demonstration flights will per mitted because crowded schedule added event extra flight lines have created need usual num ber contest officials Any modeler wishing volunteer judge other official score tabulation registration etc should contact Event Director Horace Hagan 15 Parkway Place Red Bank NJ 07701 tel 201/741-3097 home 201/577-5239 work Hats Static Show New Nats yeara Static Model Show showthere trophies too No flying involved anyone may enterand may enter models de sired $1 entry fee per model Static Show will located Continued page 122 118 Model Aviation ITS ALMOST HERE-the 1983 NATS NATIONAL CONVENTION its going winner Interest running higher levels weve ever seen expect contestants spectators good times ever before people excited about new National Con vention will held Friday Saturday Sunday NATS Week National Convention innovation combining traditional elements modelers enjoy some new ideas will serve round out NATS exper ience provide feature great interest sport flier National Conventions visible feature will Manufacturer Display area Located spacious patio Quality Inn Chicopee displays will mini hobby show will able view latest products industry Swap Shop great opportunity pick up someones uncompleted project save yourself some bucks building time sure bring plane lost interest halfway through construction kit youll never get around building can wheel deal Lovers model engines will enjoy MECA Collecto gether during National Convention Model Engine Collectors Association will displaying members collections trading swapping having grand old time Something new aeromodeling scene will appear National Conventionthe Seminars will hands discussion groups run experts specific topics will have chance learn enjoy quiet atmosphere Academy will running seminars topics such Club Administration Contest Director Getting Keeping Flying Sites Some Special Interest Groups will run seminars areas expertise example National Association Scale Aeromodelers will run seminar Scale research Manufacturers will offer seminars building techniques covering finishing hints using products typical seminar Ace RCs electronic kit building session participants will guided through project Ace technicians Top Flite Coverite plan conduct sessions using covering finishing products seminars present new varied opportunity Convention participants Pick favorite topics attend two three seminars will scheduled Friday Saturday Sunday minimize conflict competition flying Commemorative NATS First Day Cover issued COLLECTORS ATTENTION United States Postal Service branch office Chicopee Mass will issue special com memorative First Day Cover featuring 1983 AMA NATS first time NATS has recognized way will sold Post Office Chicopee during NATS week collectors can obtain canuellations day NATS also available immediately mail Academy cancelled opening day NATS wish order First Day Cover send stamped self-addressed envelope $100 cover wanted AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Please send mail orders Chicopee Post Office 57TH ANNUAL AMA NATS AIR SHOW CHICOPEE MASSACHUSETTS 01020 JULY 24-31 1983 AMA ~ACADEMYOF MODEL AERONAUTICS I~i IlrJJ k/rn 57TH ANNUAL NATS CHAMPIONSHIPS UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE SOUVENIR COVER II lUSMAILI August 1983 119 lat RnrnaI NATIONAL CONVENTION 6cb t~1 THE 1940 AMA COMPETITION RULES Ntc~1 1940 Rules Regulations Governing Building Flying Model Aircraft United States CLASSI FICATIONS models other internal combustion powered models classed wing area follows class A A model Class ef fective projected area its main supporting surfaces does exceed 30 square inches projected area urea seen looking down plane Class B when area exceeds 30 over 100 square inches Class C when area exceeds 100 over 150 square inches Class D when area exceeds 150 over 300 square inches Class E when area exceeds 300 square inches DEFINITIONS RISE OFF THE GROUND ROGA model airplane ROG type has landing gear permits take off ground floor starting standstill under its own power landing tear must strong enouth support model normal attitude taking off landint cases doubt its usefulness mast demonstrated glidint model height least four feet landing damage nosing over striking wing tip wheels shall turn freely such size strength permit model en taxi freely ordinary platform minimum diameter wheels shall less following Class AA inch Class D1 inches Class BA inch Class E2 inches Class Ci inch RISE OFF WATER ROWA model air plane ROW type can take off alight water must demonstrate its sea worthiness floating five seconds surfaces parts other floats must above surface water float un assisted must take off water starting standstill under its own power AMPHIBIANA model airplane amphibian type has combined character istics ROG ROW types fulfilling specifications substituting land ing gear models time shall average two flights respectively best three ROG flights best three ROW flights HAND-LAUNCHEDA model airplane hand-launched released flight directly hands launcher model shall launched elevation six feet above ground floor GLIDERA model glider similar model airplane powerplant may launched two ways 1 handlaunched 2 cowline-launched Hand-launch ing defined above Towline-launching accomplished pulling glider air string ground kite towline shall no longer 100 feet shall released model launcher flight time starts towline released Model gliders need have no landing gear fuselage cross-section towline gliders shall L2/200 PUSHERA model airplane pusher type has its propellers behind main sup porting surfaces TRACTORA model airplane trac tor type has its propellers forward main supporting surfaces TRACTOR-PUSHERA model airplane tractor-pusher type has propellers ward propellers behind main supporting surfaces INDOOR MODELA model indoor type designed primarily fly indoors area effective main supporting surfaces shall exceed 150 square inches OUTDOOR MODELA model out door type designed primarily fly out doors area effective main support ing surfaces shall less 100 square inches unless otherwise specified Outdoor models shall weigh complete ready fly less three ounces avoirdupois 100 square inches effective wing area ballast used bring model up re quired weight shall securely attached prevent its being dropped flight Out door hand-launched gliders shall conform weight rule 1 ounce 50 square inches Towline gliders shall conform weight role 1 ounces 50 square inches wing area STICK MODELA model stick type has body composed single stick open framework rather fuselage Models using tubes framework enclose motors shall have total maximum crosssection area stick greater L2/200 L equals length stick Out doors type power permitted except internal combustion CABIN OR FUSELAGE MODELA model fuselage type has built-up en closed fuselage minimum area total maximum cross-section fuselages must correspond formula L2/1 00 L equals overall length model excluding propeller fuselage shall streamline form have less 90 per cent its surface area covered Outriggers booms may used fuse lage type models fuselage shall structure supports motor wings empennage landing gear rubber used motive power shall contained entirely within model questionable model classification fuselage stick doubt must submitted Contest Director approval before con test Contestants must present contest ficials full-size drawing maximum cross-section fuselage different cabin model drawing made paper ruled half-inch squares FLYING SCALE MODELA flying scale model exact replica man-carrying macbin part being proportional size corresponding part larger ma chine exception propellers may altered suit builders wishes Full-scale outline drawing flying scale model ie same size model should presented judges assist checking accuracy entries EXHIBITION SCALE MODELSAn exhi bition scale model exact non-flying rep lica man-carrying airplane part being proportional size location corresponding part larger plane NAA does recognize categories ex hibition scale models hut guidance local contest committees suggested rules given Any model similar type plane placing first third national competition exhibition scale event cannot entered ensuing national contest AUTOGIROAn autogiro model sup ported flight action air vanes rotate freely approximate ly vertical axis supplemented thrust propeller approximately horizontal axis area vanes surfaces shall less fixed wing no sizesubdivisions autogiro models launching method optional either handlaunched ROG effective area supporting surfaces considered sum area fixed wing pius area vanes Autogiro models out door records must conform weightfor-area rule HELICOPTERA helicopter model must rise assistance supported flight solely lift power-driven propeller vanes no size-subdivi sions helicopter models Outdoor models must conform weight rule ORNITHOFTERAn ornichopter model derives its lift propulsion solely flapping wings no size-subdivi sions ornithopters Outdoor models must conform weight role VACUPLANES ROTOPLANES other experimental types yet classified subdivided sufficiently standardized LIGHTER-THAN-AIR CRAFT yet classified CATEGORIES National Aeronautic Association recognizes official records following categories odor Senior Open com petition Classification wing area except interoal combustion power categories INDOOR STICK MODELS Airplanes Hand-bunchedClass B C ROGClassAB ROWClass B Gliders Hand-bunchedClass B Autogiros Launching optional nes classes size Ore chapters bunching optional no classes size Helicopters bunching optional no classes size FUSELAGE MODELS Airplane ROGClass F ROWClass OUTDOORS STICK MODELS Airplanes Hand-bunchedClass C D ROWClassCD Gliders Hand-bunchedClass B C D TowlinebunchedClass C D E Autogiros Launching optional no classes size Ornitbopters Launching optional no classes size Helicopters Launching optional no classes size FUSELAGE MODELS Other Internal Combustion Powered Airplanes ROGClass C D E ROWClass C D FUSE LAGE MODELS internal Combustion Poweredclassed engine displacement Airplanes ROGClassABC ROWClass B C CONTEST RULES ACCEPTANCE OF RECORDSNo record official until has accepted Contest Board National Aeronautic As satiation Only duration records flying models officially recognized records eligible recognition must made sanctioned meets under specific direction Contest Board NAA Applica don recognition National records mast made official application forms NAA-appointed Contest Directors Board shall beebe final judge interpretation rules WHO MAY COMPETEContestants official contest establishing records NAA trophies MUST members Model Division NAA Contestants younger 16 years classed juniors over 16 under 21 years classed Seniors Contestants over 21 eligible competition Open class separate categories records group tbe rec ords being classed junior Senior Open according contestants age record made OFFICIALSAll sanctioned contests meets record trials shall conducted officially appointed NAA Contest Director may name assistants nec essary DESIGN OF MODELSThere no re strictions design models except shall meet specifications named definitions classifications However models must designed drop no parts flight during takeoff NUMBER OF MODE LSEach contestant will allowed maximum three models event may use com plete flights NUMBER OF FLIGHTSExcept case gliders contestant will allowed total three official flights flight start lasts 20 seconds longer out door contest exception gas models indoor models flight staff lasts 60 seconds longer Any flight less failure fly promptly called shall judged delayed flight Pushing guiding model shall also constitute delayed flight except case gas models ROG role has waived see internal Combus tion Powered Models Three successive de layed flights shall considered displacing official flight determining what coe stitotes official delayed flight ficial time will count model must re main flight being touched after officially released unless apparent out control about strike ground declared timers time collision such flight judged official flight Should subsequent official flights fail surpass duration delayed flight has declared contestant shall entitled reinstatement delayed flight official Scoring time indoor models shall longest three official flights except case indoor gliders scoring time shall longest nine official flights Scoring time foe out door models shall average elapsed time three official flights except case outdoor hand-launched gliders scoring time shall average elapsed time three longest nine official flights computing average time seconds second numeral right decimal shall dropped results shall carried nearest mathematical tenth contestant also makes delayed flight INDOORS model meets obstruc elan prevents further flight Should contestant make complete official flight nine possible chances best de layed flight average three best delayed shall recorded best time Actual flight time shall credited flight ends obstruction no allowance ing added such mishap power event flight less 40 seconds total elapsed time engine run over 20 seconds considered delayed flight NUMBER OF FLIGHTSGLIDERSIn case hand-launched gliders con testant will allowed total nine official flights view thisflight allowance delayed flights gliders will recognized allowed TIME OF FLIGHTSFlight time starts instant model flight ends model first touches ground floor after being launched meets abstraction prevents further flight Time also ends model passes timers sight bat timers shall make effort keep model sight until lands model meets obstruction fails free lode pendently resumes flight within ten sec onds time shall continue uninterrupted Timers outdoor meet will remain field within prescribed circle exceed 200 feet radius timers will keep mod els sight use normal vision col ored glasses orson shades permitted INTERNAL COMBUSION FOWE RED MODELSAny model using internal com bustion power limited total weight fuel seven pounds wing loading less B ounces per square foot wing area must weigh least tO ounces cubic inch motors displace ment must fuselage type must meet cross-section rule Motor run must limited timer fuel measure ment wore 20 seconds contest work Only Seniors Open-class contes tunes holding NAA Gas Model Division li censes may compete power model contests under 16 may fly upon signing pledge approval super vision NAA Contest Director li censed gas model member appointed him No powered model may flown except approval Contest Director engine run longer 30 seconds flying competition 30-second motor ran permitted Gas models must ROG UNASSISTED except conditions prevent such instances Contest Directors may permit hand-launching gas models understanding such flights will eligible record purposes INTERNAL COMBUSION POWERED MODEL CLASSIFICATIONS intereal combustion power model classifications follows Class A Models using engines having up including 20 cubic inch dis placement Class B Models using engines 20 cubic inch displacement up including 30 cubic inch dis placement Class C Models using engines 30 cubic inch displacement up including 125 cubic inch dis placement Combined ClassModels using engines up including 125 cubic inch dis placement meeting other specifications internal combos tion powered model classifications event small local meets scarcity entries prizes would make inadvisable toe duct separate gas events sep orate awards NAA will recognize national gas model records made Class B C record performance established Com bined Class will accepted whichever three classes fits providing exceeds class record least 2% Any flight under 40 seconds elapsed time over 20 seconds engine run will con sidered delayed flight Final time recorded will average three official flights allowed NEW NATIONAL RECORDSTo receive official recognition new performances classificatians must exceed previous records least 2% Rules conclude nexr page 120 Model Aviation ECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL IT Society Antique Modelers SAM AMA-recognized special interest organiza tion makes its own competition rules outside AMA Contest Board Procedures Thus whatever rules produced SAM subject process AMA member can get involved concerning acceptance modification rejection rulesonly SAM members have voice process Meanwhile SAM strong growing ac tivity special following seems safe say practically members SAM also AMA members same time number AMA members SAM members fly models similar flown SAM activity However prefer own thing simply fly OldTimer-type Free Flight models some radio control some following article proposes AMA competition activity somewhat akin SAM subject AMA Contest Board Pro cedures AMA members can determine what rules used intended sort bridge between AMA SAM simply means encouraging AMA members enjoy fun Old-Time Free Flight plus option using RC make manageable flying fields poorly suited typical FF retrieval proposal former president SAM has done much pioneering work concerning use RC FF models Joe Beshars aim promote fun flying bring AMA mem bers enjoyment what model flying used like aid modern materials equipment minimize problems * * **** *** * * ** ** * ISIT Joe Beshar AMA 175 SAM 45 0000 0 0 0 0 0 VINTAGE EVENT IN AMA time consider creating Vintage categorycommonly referred Old-Timer within AMA After does exemplify its own heritageit within NAA-AMA framework began us recog nize aeromodeling experiencing dra matic growth profile Certainly encour aged technological developments available us some boggle mind radio control flight packs weighing 31A oz less epoxy cyanoacrylate glues silicone compounds etc nostalgia pre-WW II December 1941 era its dope glue experience cannot should notbe forgotten mode activities will always enjoyable competitor well spectator now just might relate elegant nostalgia reasons want propose Vintage category within AMA hereby solicit suggestions commentspro confor outline follows Please confuse proposal SAM Society Antique Modelers sep arate growing strong organization intended proposed category should affect SAM way except indi rectly strengthen As competitive activity rules requiredand exist record now just published 1940 copy rules complete presently-obsolete terminology organizational references included presentation rules should interest AMA members todayjust compare present-day AMA rule book order limit state-of-the-art pre-1 942 period essential imple ment some restrictions technologykeep uncomplicated simplel Vintage Free Flight Category Accordingly basic proposal model design engine etc existed originally prior December 31 1941 would ac ceptable Vintage category ex ternal outline model designs including di hedral polyhedral airfoil length span etc Continued next page CIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEM * ************************ ************ ********* ******** **** ******* * * *** **** * ** ******* ** SPECIAL ITI 1940 Rules continued BUILDER OF MODELEach contestant shall assemble lifting surfaces fuselage design may obtained source Only builder may fly model rec ords Models built kits acceptable TERRAINThe terrain outdoor meets shall vary difference level standard-practice landing areas air ports Smooth takeoff facilities pro vided Contest Directors Horizontal raised runways permitted providing six 6 inches off ground DISQUALIFICATIONSAny contestant breaks rule contest conducts himself contrary ordinary requirements common courtesy may upon recommen dation officials disqualified Models broken landing disqualified EXCLUSIONA sentence exclusion may pronounced local Contest Committee against entrant event events meet case found ineligible take part events considered guilty misbehavior un fair practice local Contest Committee may order removal flying field building entrant refuses obey order responsible official PROTESTProtests will considered presented writing local Contest Director within hour after close Contest protestant must indicate action decision name contestants officials involved com plete details APPEALAppeal may made NAA Contest Board action taken pro test As case protests appeals made NAA must made writing within three-day period following action meet Contest Committee original pro test LOSS OF AWARDAny competitor may excluded suspended event shall thereby forfeit right award event EMERGENCY RULESThe Contest Di rector Field Judges may approval least half Contest ficials establish emergency rules necessary providing said rules direct violation Official NAA Contest Rules Regu lations August 1983 121 TIME FORA CIA ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITE ca 1-ranklins uper i.ycuo-puw~ D~ Bombshell has Trexier airwheels too could altered way use ot current materials adhesives would ac ceptabie would strengthing lightening internal structures use modern-day propellers Referring section 1940 rules covering Internal Combustion Engines Since original ignition engines have limited availabil ity following power plants would ac ceptable since replica converted ignition engines converted glow ignition readily available Also listed proposed engine-run limits 1 Original ignition engines 20 sec 2 Replica ignition engines period l7sec 3 Converted ignition engines cross scavenged onlyno Schnuerles - 14 sec Note glow engines listed available during Vintageperiod being considered Fuel gasoline/oil mixture other events listed enginepowered rubber power etc can prac ticed done during Vintage period model designs limited prior December 31 1941 Dethermalizers would acceptable maximum flight times determined Contest Directorand dictated field conditions Well thats Free Flight knew bet its simple What About Radio Control Assist Radio control would acceptable same criteria cited pure Free Flight events exception active control radio would used during engine run engine shut offat time model would left fly its own hands off transmitter Official flight time would continue until radio transmitter control touched detherm alizing other reason point official time would completed Free Flight Radio-ControlledAssist would flown combined events cited 1940 rules stated above No national records would maintained Enjoy Participation AMA Nationals would determined through interest experi enced events Premise Extended Modern Free Flight Almost sections country ex periencing lack suitable FF flying sites Unfortunately some present-day Free Flighters have recognized phenome noneither because devotion event virtue good fortune living area country satis factory flying field can still found modelers have often heard comment restate fact nothing else like Free Flight have never able adequately explain feeling having terflies stomach strive help cabin models looked alike Heres Phil Carey Alpha Corsair model achieve few seconds time clock would fulfill search attaining maximum airborne time Reality must taccdRC-Assist Free Flight opens new horizons beat rap limited flying fields thereby contribute increased participation Free Flight activity expect will result its growthperhaps its survival Summary Vintage competition category oulined could pave wayespecially use RCAssistto stimulate modern-day FF After real vintage period did pave way modern-day aeromodeling RC major force present-day activity As stated earlier article would en courage AMA members submit recommendations comments suggestions regarding establishing Vintage cate gory within AMA plan make formal proposal Contest Board next rules-change cycle creation Vin tage category Please write Joe Beshar 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 RC-assist a Herky Ed Rangus CIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL ITEMSPECIAL IT AMA Contest Activity 1982 Academy Model Aeronautics sanc tioned 1742 contests other activities 1982 Contest Directors completed contest reports 1477 events submit ted AMA HQ reports certain interesting observations can drawn 34423 contestants participated 1477 contests 1980 1340 contest reports returned showed 29590 contestants participated means slightly contes tants per contest 1982 well crease number contests reports submitted 898 Oass meets 705 RC 60 Class B meets 53 RC 360 Class AA meets 206 RC 73 FF 67 CL 9 Indoor 53 Class AAA meets 17 CL 13 RC FF 1 Indoor 2 Class AAAA meets Indoor FF 27 meets combined events like RC FF example US FAI team selection programs held 48 contests 453 modelers entered 23 Static Displays/Auctions/Mall Shows 2356 participants three record trials RC Soaring tracted seven participants 30 Indoor record trials 268 contestants also 29 demonstrations 512 participants Static Show continued Main Ballroom Quality Inn Hotel Chicopee MAthe Nats AMA HQ location Entry opens 800 am Friday July 29 closes 400 pm following day Satur day July 30 Judging done contestants will take place Sunday awards will made 300 pm Sunday afternoon July 31 will 19 awards three categories first place categories break down like RCScale Best Show Top Junior/Senior Helicopter Pattern Pylon Soaring Sport Free FlightScale Best Show Top Junior/Senior Sport Competi tion Control LineScale Best Show Top Junior/Senior Aerobatics Competition Sport Contestants can win trophy 83 Hats Booster Kit Get em theyre hot Knowing modelers will want some collectable memorabilia first-ever East Coast Nats AMA HQ has prepared very nice Nats Booster Kit contains Nats pin First Annual AMA Convention pin 83 Nats patch First Convention patch Nats program book Springfield Nats bumper sticker reduced-size replica ficial 83 Nats publicity poster Its $13 value $10 postpaid US items kit available separately following prices $3 pins $2 patches $1 program book bumper sticker poster Order items AMA Supply Service Section AMA HQ SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT 122 Model Aviatjon tarry rnamr winos TwIn-pusI1eI yuu dr wonder got same number turns motor Now know Competition Rules Proposals Activity trying experiment time effort keep interested modelers informed whats going rules-change cycle present listing of rules-change proposals survived Initial Vote Contest Boards have affected Cross-Proposals ones will go directly Final Vote Contest Board ballots must returned September 1 1983 Basic Rules Proposals Final Vote General Rules Proposals GEN-84-1 Delete Terrain specification Section 1 rule book I-I Cain GEN-84-3Delete/relocate takeoff facilities rules now given Section 1 rule book H Cain GEN 84-5Clarify Contest Director appointment responsibilities concerning additional contest officials H Cain GEN-84-7Provide substitute Contest Director R Meuser G EN-84-8Provide alternate Contest Director R Meuser GEN-84-9Establish maximum weight model aircraft W Northrop GEN-84-1 0Prohibit gaseous boosts metal-bladed propellers AMA activities W Northrop GEN-84-1 1Extend ban hazardous model fuels W Northrop Radio Control Rules ProposalsPAT TERN RC-84-1No rate gyros autopilots Pattern M Moritko RC-84-2Unify de scriptions Traffic Pattern H Cain RC-846Put maneuver sketches description H Crispin Jr RC-84-7Modify Equal Exposure Judges rule H Crispin Jr RC-848Update flightline layout H Crispin Jr RC-84-9Exempt certain maneuvers 60-degree-upward viewing frame H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 0Only pilot may oper ate transmitter controls H Crispin Jr4 RC 84-11Clarify scoring spins part spiral H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 2Clarify defi nition Double Stall Turn H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 3Clarify description Cuban Eight Reverse Cuban Eight Judges Guide H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 4Clarify descrip tion Figure M H Crispin Jr RC-84-15 Tail-dragger wheel landings OK H Crispin Jr RC-84-1 6Square Horizontal Eightre move 20-meter reference H Crispin Jr4 RC-84-21 Revise Sportsman class pattern R Knetzger RC-84-25Eliminate airborne time limit B Crossley RC-8l-26CDs set number flights advance B Crossley RC-84-30 Add new FAI Pattern class F3A L Ott RC-84-31Modify existing Pat tern class maneuver schedules L Ott RC 84-32 Modify some maneuver descriptions Judges Guide L Ott RC-84-33 Make upwind downwind maneuver orien tations mandatory classes D Kamp schror RC-84-37Four flights count six rounds flown T Stiliman RC-8438 Master flies F3A rules advancement Master voluntary Expert flies 1982 FAI rules R Chidgey SAILPLANE RC-84-3ScaleIike landings RC Sailpianes P Proefrock RC-84-27 New Cross-Country Race event Provisional L Renaud RC-84-35No need comply FAI specifications J Grigg PYLON RACING RC-84-20QM Allow fuel pressure W Yeager SPORT AEROBATICS RC-84-22Sport Aerobatics Adopt IAC Judging standards techniques F Lawrence RC-84-23 Sport Aerobatics CDs publish judge qualifications F Lawrence HELICOPTER RC-84-39Balance flight static points Scale H Hagen RC-8440Experts fly 11 maneuvers H Hagen RC-84-41Novice flies 7 maneuvers five minutes H Hagen RC-84-42Replace 3 termediate maneuvers 1 H Hagen Note no active proposal No RC-84-3 6 Control Line Rules ProposalsENDUR ANCE CL-84-1 oz fuel Endurance J Brautlecht PRECISION AEROBATICS CL-84-9 Correct maneuver description Outside Square Loops Preszler CL-84-1 1Land ing eliminate onelap rule Preszler CL-84-1 2Amend rules allow special pro cedures Nats Preszler CL-84-37 Clarify Four Leaf Clover G Higgins COMBAT CL-84-1 5Redefine fuselage Slow Combat R McNally CL-84-17 Provide end match Slow Combat R McNally CL-84-1 8Increase line thick ness engines up 25cc R McNally CL-84-26Stabilizer specification Slow Combat M Henry CL-84-27Specify canopy Slow Combat M Henry CL GENE RAL CL-84-1 3Delete certain records procedures CL General section R McNally SPEED CL-84-21Standard fuel Speed events except jet G Hempel RACING CL-84-23Add second 70-lap qualifying race Scale Racing F Williams Scale Rules ProposalsRC SPORT SCALE SC-84-2Twenty-pound weight limit Sport Scale D Platt SC-84-3Clarify Proof Accuracy rule D Platt SC-84-6Varied distance judging Sport Scale Outline Finish Color MarkingsW Northrop SC-84-1 3Lose craftsmanship points no Component Parts declaration submitted documentation B Karlsson SC-84-14 Bonus points craftsman builders 0 Moses SC-84-1 8Static judging form D Platt GENERAL SCALE SC-84-4Amend Landing downgrades D Platt SC-84-1 2 Eliminate contestant maneuver complete call B Karlsson SC-84-5Revise static judging area RC CL Sport Scale R Underwood SC-84-8lndoor/Outdoor Rub ber Scale delete Double Surface basic points static judging R Clemens SC84-11Equal weights static flight scores Indoor/Outdoor Peanut Miller SC-84-1 5RC Precision Scale Separate AMA Precision Scale FAI rules D Platt SC-84-1 7Let RC Giant Scale Precision D Platt SC-84-1 6Unified Judging Regula tions Amend SC-84-15 accepted D Platt Free Flight Rules Proposals FF-84-1 Es tablish new AMA Nordic A-i Glider class D Domina FF-84-2Specify size CO-2 motor fuel tanks B Brown FF-84-3AIIow novice contestants extra flights Class AA meets D Hughes FF-84-5Add new Elec tric Power class R Covalt Indoor Rules Proposals IN-84-1 Provide High-Technology class Indoor HLG D Domina IN-84-2Add new Indoor Rubber categories J Carter IN-84-3Add Manhat tan-formula Indoor Cabin AMA rule book E Whitten N-84-4No commercially-avail able props Indoor Duration C Sotich About Cross-Proposals addition previously-listed rules survived Initial Vote additional 18 rules also passed Initial Vote against 42 Cross-Proposals have submitted As stated last months Rules Propo sals special feature various Contest Boards now have vote Cross-Propo sals decide whether Cross-Proposal will replace Basic Proposal some cases Cross Proposal submitted against Basic Propo sal Contest Board has decide Cross-Proposals prefer over Basic Proposal survivors terim Vote will go Final Vote Interim Vote results will reported Competition Newsletter soon possible after Interim Vote ballots tab ulatedprobably September 1983 issue Very soon after Interim Vote com pleted Contest Boards must take Final Vote Basic- CrossProposals voting deadline September 1 1983 results vote will pub lished soon possible after Final Vote tabulatedprobably December 1983 issue final step whole process will revision AMA rule book include newly-adopted competition rules 1984-85 book supposed distributed January 1984 goes well final editing rule book done Contest Board chairmen publishing done AMA HQ staff book will out time Modeler Input Wantedl have interest competition rules comments Basic Cross Proposals wanted Contest Boards Contact appropriate FF RC CL SC IN Contest Board member AMA dis trict comments Any type per sonal contact desired will probably helpful write Names ad dresses Contest Board members found Competition Directory section Competition Newsletter Other 18 Basic Proposals Well give list 18 Basic Pro posals against 42 Cross-Proposals submitted convenience Please refer last months special feature Cross Proposals summaries of CrossProposals General Rules Proposals GEN-84-2Redefine Contest Director responsibilities providing contest equipment H Cain GEN 84-4Clarify conditions Contest Directors competing own contest H Cain Radio Control Rules ProposalsSAILPLAN ES RC-84-5Eliminate Sailplane classes B R Powell RC-84-24FAI rules ap ply size weight J Grigg PYLON RACING RC-84--17No flying below tops pylons G Gillburg RC-84-18 QM Allow 240 diamventuris W Yeager RC-84-19QM Allow use certain epoxy type propellers W Yeager RC-84-28QM Continued next page August 1983 123 OAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBC Compefition Newstetier will present lime time coostructive thosighi provoking lileas criticisms AMA rules policies affect cocipetitors Wisen issue has two sides CN will endeavor print viewpoints thai hare heen suhotittedwithin tiwels available spare unitluenets timeliness awl good taste Oelermleatioo appropeiatoeess foe publication acy waiters niost neces sity rest solely pablislser ihoughts presented aethor aod should out oeceusarily construed AMA 110 AMA officers publisher should note publication hero roles-change policy-change Ideas dnes necessarily mean specific proposal has presented Contest Board Executive Council appropriate committee such action responsibility author anyone else interested obtaining official action Soapbox does usually present second letter subject author however Glen Carterts letter December 1982 issue has resulted much comment RC Pattern community felt second letter should receive airing Alphabet Soup Revisited Whatever case may some good will come originally intended since RCers now thinking seriously ways develop Patternts future Letts hope positive thinking creative majority yet heard d hate think modelers typical overreact vilify condemn offering solution own have re cently heard themwhat thoughts groups involved RC Aerobatic flying Getting together simply inGlenn Carter volves few words policy direction communicated various newsletters groups have special interests intent goals Spell out simple understanding needednot conflict Whats complicated about Should right hand know what left hand doing Probably sothere still two sides coin months 1982 newsletters magazines full very negative reac tions FAIs adoption Turnaround pattern great things tijust Certainly no changes should occur besides should FAI suggests Very few RCers acquainted FAI organizations actively volved nor know function Moreover same people being asked form opinions based upon one-sided views being presented time No effort made present other side coin probably because would too controversial views con trary establishment would surely cause much deliberation unrest obvious truth Nonetheless somebody speak up felt offered cataclysmic epistle humorously captioned icAiphabet Soup Alphabet Soup orWhat always wanted know about FAI-IAC-TOC-IMAC WAC-NSRCA-CIAM-NSPJA-AMA tonguein-cheek offering controversial personal opinions designed encourage unification constructive thoughts future RC Pat tern competition Unfortunately AMAs rewrite omitted admonition changed reference fact IMAC could handle WAC team selections should handle fur ther altering intent all* unfortunate much ink has subsequently committed non productive abusive negative remarks especially make erroneous assumptions illogical interpretations order justify published tirades Please gentlemen confirm intent source such information before launching verbal abuse Its self-degrading Furthermore personal opinions should never have associated organization done another publication newsletter char ter membership NSRCA will note mentioned Lest become spokesman too * Note editor did bit reorganiz ing Mr Carters original letter hoping shorten clarify thoughts pre sented Alphabet Soup title also changed Thoughts RC Turn around Pattern hoping draw reader attention Yes changed crucial could shouldprobably accident RMcM Help Youngster just received word modeling buddy way back 1940s Dale Kim has admitted AMA Hall Fame What honor thought would share acquaint ed Dale Everyone always decrying fact nobody doing anything beginners Well Dale has probably done hobby today exper tise has always A-type engines along Speed Precision Scale U-Controlsomething kids can afford subject attract younger generation hobby have rolling idea around about year now thought would throw out other newsletter editors receive newsletter back up just little idea could apply just about phases Radio Control ages well Back good old days B C D Speed events Junior Senior Open Divisions junior Senior Open Precision Aero batics Free Flight on Having personal interest RC Pattern Pylon Racing idea has occurred would several routes take try increase number people interested joining ranks particular interest group RC field instance What would wrong having Pattern devoted no larger 051 engines B Pattern up 39 engines C Pattern up 59 engines D Pattern 60 61 enginesor larger current trend con tinues know what sayinghow could possibly administrated con tests what about rule making what would allow way special equipment events restric tions matter Well can say took quite few years come far have always say standing still making changes going backwards Good thought first said heavy words Could some youngster good guiding hand some us over-thehill gang could take inexpensive 4-channel radio 25 engine pick multitude kits $30 $40 range able compete B Pattern Junior Senior age group stay until reached age 21 chose advance himself Open group order show big boys really should done can say must pretty dis couraging go local field watch some really good Pattern pilot flying Rossi-piped Super Megaton retracts 49 switches transmitter asking question much does cost get hobby mister Does make feel important say Ah just about $1500 kid does make shed tear Have forgotten what like use Am broid glue banana oil try get first rubberband job air Ill tell thing have forgotten first time really got fly about half block Any out care pick up idea might have noticed two Dale Kims youngsters did very well 1982 Nats Teresa Kim 1st CL AA Speed Joe Kim 1st CL Precision Scale both Senior Division engines Sure grew up hobby Dad great small engines on did receive help what have give other hand can figure out some way youngsters day get RC hitting Dad up loan one-half size National Debt taking some time helpwell anyhow have planted seed Now needs rain Any guys out qualify Bet Let hear Reprinted newsletter North Central Kansas Radio Control Club Fred Souchek editor SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPBOX SOAPB 124 Model Aviation Rules Proposals continuedCARRIER CL-84-6Delete iiBuilder ofpermitted low speed DQd P Mazur Require mufflers muffled tuned pipes R Model rule L Cordes CL-84-7In- RACING CL-84-22Revise Slow Rat F Wilson RC84-29Require mufflers muf- crease Profile Carrier wingspan 50 L Williams fled tuned pipes R WilsonCordes CL-84-8Delete 60-degree nose-high e Rules Proposals SC-84-1 Revise rule substitute maximum low speed flightstatic scoring Sport Scale Sailpianes K Control Line Rules proposalsPRECI-time 150 sec L Cordes CL-84-32Re-Ruhf SION AEROBATICS CL-84-2Maneuver di-fine landing description P Mazur CL-84-33 Flight Rules Proposals FF-84-4Deagrams pilots viewpoint B ZimmerOnly three 60-degree nose-high warningslete Rocket Power event H Murphy