COM PETITIjjjAfrjw NEWSLETTE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 SAMUEL MORSE DRIVE RESTON VA 22090 First National-Record-Holder Patch Award Ceremony recent meeting San Fernapdo Valley Silent Flyers Club member Carl Goldberg called upon participate mass award new AMA National Rec ord Holder patches distributed amaz ing 54 patches meeting 53 SFVSF club members nonmember Keith Kindrick guest RC Sailplane records Eleven modelers divided 54 awards Jerry Krainock receiving 16 six Open Distance six Declared Distance three Thermal Duration Duration National Record Alex Bower received nine patches Gary Ittner got seven Adam Peltz Mike Reagan five Larry Pettyjohn received three patches Benny James took home two Mike Bame Keith Kindrick David Peltz got patch Norm Timbs Jr away school awarded patch four National Records Eligible Awards An AMA Executive Council decision Continued page 1 18 modeling before Carl Goldberg Carl received no patches club meeting hes held share Nation al Records illustrious career dedi cation hobby has seen him designing manufacturing fine models supplies over 45 years Competition Directory CONTEST COORDINATORS PP Pat English 823 Broadway Vincennes IN 47591 I Service Williams 347 Southwick Rd. Westfield MA 01085 VII events entire district accept Michigeni II A Sobrints 87-26 88th 5t. Woodhaven Queens NY 11421 Gregg Seydel 3625 East Iota Terrace Cudahy WI 53110 RC Ernest Nikodem 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 Michigan RC Bill Pgori 28 Ferowood Commack NY 11725 RC Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 Ill Ken Reber 427 Elm Nazareth PA 18064 BasIl CL & PF Paul Smith 11112 Dill Sterling Hgts MI 48077 M Weisenbach 4568 W 148tn Cleveland OH 44135 lWestJ,VIII Randy Randolph PD Box 271048 Daslas TX 75227 IV Warren Sanders Jr 9735 52nd Avenue Collage Park MD IX Bill Bieda UNIVAC Bldg. 7100 W Canter Rd No 420 20741Omahs NE 68106 RC Ed Byarley 200 Commander Cove Staflord VA 22554AC George Hunter 6962 5 Lamar St Littleton CO 80123 V AC HR Norckauer 12016 Qasens P1 Huntsville AL35803 X James Caughran 27818 Ormond Ave. Hayward CA 94544 PP Wallace Johnson4112W1iteAoes Rd MontgomeryALINorthl 36106Harry Apolan 27704 Saddle Rd. Rolling Hill CA 90274 CL Joseph Mead 1339 Renssalaer St. Jacksonville PL32205 Soughl Frank Gomas 2241 Noah Street Honolulu HI 96816 HI VI RC Charles Gray 201 Hulmen Salem Rd Terra Haute meets IN 47803XI Tom Cope 23262 SE 57th St 3 lssequah WA 98027 RC Soaring Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhornme University City RC James Mcfarty 18958 Marine View Seattle WA MD 63132 6 CL WR Bodcioch Jr 235 W Glade Palatine IL 60067 AC Pylon & Soaring AC Pattern other AC RC except $oaring Bold Face Selow ledleatee Chairmen Contest Board FREE FLI GHT CONTEST BOARDVi Chris Maggano 8676 Ginaer St John MO 63114 Henry Struck APO 2 Hamburg Old Lyme CT06371VII Bill Shailor 13596 Montrosa Detroit MI 48227 IIBradley Bgne 60 Lake Ave Lyndonville NY 14098VIII Mark Valerius 1627 Overland PassSugsrlantl TX 77478 IIIRudy Klsiber 2021 Lakeland Ave Lakewood OH 44107IX lerald Murphy 2432 Astron Colorado Springs CD 80906 IV Joe Boyla Jr 219 Shenandoah Rd Hampton VA 23361X Joe NOrcroaa PD Boa 65 Hanford CA 93232 VBonry Jenkins 3112 E Raises Rd Memphis TN 38118XI Kevin Collins 2320 Sahalee C Redmond WA 98052 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARD V J Davis Jr 1813 5 Lakeshore Dr Birmingham AL 35216 Lance Murphy 29 Hightop dr. B Haroden CT 06614 VI Paul Proefrock 3989 Waber Way LeaingtOn KY 40514 Ii Joe Friend 41 Carriage l4ili Dr. Colts Neck NJ 07722 VII Peter Waters 7420 7Mile Rd NOrlhviIIe MI 48167 III Ron Hasaclbrock 6320 Blueberry Hill Ct Cincinneti OH VIII Win Thomas 331 SE RockwOOd Bartlessille OK 74003 4b21 1 IX Loran Tregallas 3003 S Everett Wichita KS 67217 IV W Abarnethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO X gill Northrop Jr 621 W 19th St Costa Mesa CA 92627 20870 Xl Charles Oavenpott 14415 SE 268th St. Kent WA 98031 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARDVI Bats Burch 7032 N Sioux Chizago IL 60844 Gaorge Higgins P0 Box 462 North Pembroke MA 02358VII Jam* SintOn 4941 WiscOnsin N New Hope MN 5542B II Bill Boss 7706 289th St New Hyde Pgrk NY 11040 VIII Win Lse 3522 Tamarisk Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Ill Laird Jackson 1025 Winut St Philadelphia PA 19107 IX Michael Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 IV Ron McNally 6116 Bards Ave SpringfIeld VA 22152 X Vic Garner PD Box 573 Livermore CA 94850 V Dave Hamatraught PD Box 171 Moncks Corner SC 29481 XI John Thompson 1411 Bryant Ave. Cottage Grove DR 97424 SCALE CONTEST BOARDVI John Guenther AR 18ox 715 Borden IN 47106 lrv Seerl 52 Langhoins Dr Maehsaa NH 03060VII Clauda McCullough AR 1 8ox 467 Montezuma IA 50171 II Robert Deptens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14812 VIII Buddy Irwin 922 Sundown Ln. Desoto TX 75115 Ill Edward Wisser 1S21 Sommit St. McKeesport PA 15130 IX Dean Copelend 7817 Seward St Omaha NE88114 IV Bob Karlsson 2643 Marsh Ad Wilmington DE 19810 X Bill Stroman 12218 Dune 5t Norwalk CA 90650 V David PlaIt 6940 NW 15th Pt Lauderdale FL 33313 XI Earle Moorhead 275 5 View Place S Salem OR 97302 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD Ray Harlan IS Happy Hollow AdWayland MA01778VI ChrisMataunoOS7Bi3inger St John M0B3114 II Merrick Andraws 100 River Ad, A1 1 Bngote NJ 07803 VII Richard Doig 6 Canary Hill Pontiac Ml 48065 III Walter P Van Gorder 5669 Victory View Lv Cincinnati VIII Ralph lBud Tenny Boa 545 Richardson TX 75060 OH 4528IX Stan Chilton 300S Main Wichita KS 87202 IV Don Srull 941 Kiinberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102X Clarence Math- 3660 Ecochee Ave. San Diego CA 92117 V John Martin 3227 Darwin St Coconut Grove Miami FL XI Dave Hegan 199S7 S Red Land Rd Dragon City OR 97048 33133 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindlay 420 Tupelo Neparvhlle IL 60540 October1983 113 nappy group ot moaeiers nave just received AMA IJBtI0fl8I necora noiaer patches -vr ciuo meeting L R Mike Bame Benny James Jerry Krainock Gary lflner Keith Kindrick guest club meeting David PeltZ Alex Bower Adam Peltz Carl Goldbetg awarded patches ike Reagan Larry Pettyjohn Also receiving awards present Norm Timbs Jr 1983 Masters Tournament * Ron Van Putte Photos author Dave Brown Steve Helms Tony Frackowiak won right represent United States 1983 RC Aerobatics World Championships outpointing 42 other Master-class fliers Team Selec tion Finals Masters Tournament held Rough River State Park KY June 24-26 Dave Wilson first alternate having out-pointed Dean Koger fourth place Forty-five 74 qualifiers over country made trek Rough River competition held runway park three flight lines separated 600 800 feet four judges line pilots briefing agreed scores judges would countedthere no high low maneu ver scores thrown out Unfortunately since originally planned high low score maneuver would thrown outthe computerized scoring sys tem set up way computer program modified site scores judges could used Two rounds competition flying scheduled between 700 am 200 pm three days order avoid problems caused looking afternoon sun afternoons used work out problems just relax Strategies three sets four judges quickly earned reputations age~ tough scoring sets turned out tough set judges appeared have significant impact results As happens contests judging sets appeared score higher contest went Since fliers rotated line line judges stayed fliers advantage appear front tough judges late contest sets scores came up true because official score contestant sum three best flight scoresone flight front set judges pilot flew front tough judges during first fourth rounds appeared have dis tint disadvantage compared third sixth rounds Unfortunately some judges seemed change scoring criteria name fliers came line halo effect bothered everyone ex cept ones benefitted However doesnt seem prac tical way eliminate problem short having contestants fly identical airplanes standing enclosed area isolated judges Its unfortunate fact life Pattern flying Dave Brown led beginning obvious contest really second third places end fifth round Tony Frackowiak appeared comfortably second place Dean Koger bubble third place Dave Wilson Steve Helms John Britt within striking distance appeared Steve Helms best chance im proving position because going front easy judges rela tively low score third round Continued page 116 114 Model Aviation US i-A KU Aerobatics team celebrates end Finals meetand hard-won victories Team consis Team Manager Dick Penrod Steve Helms Tony Frackowiak Dave Brown Assistant Team Manager Rod Barnes Next World Championships Rough River flying Site living accommodations smooth flying competition roughl Next stop three winners 1983 RC Aero batics World Championships October 10-15 in Pensacola Florida contest site beautitul state park Rough River KY park personnel helpful enthusiastic Virtually tents chairs tables other contest facilities provided park Look sign looks like fin rudder typical Pattern modell Lurt uoergs super Lurare sporteo unique arter-muttier protruaing its aft fuselage bottom business end kids Tijuana Taxi bicycle horn gag-gift loving wife Shirley Ron claims weird sound curious cylindrical protrusion side aft spinner VS engines fuel pump Noise tests FAI style L RI Lee McDuffees Rossi-powered Phoenix B gets noise check stand CD Ron Hesseibrock assists Frank Dykes checks noise level Jim Kimbros Silhouette flight circle noise meter down near ground level little stand near Franks feetl Dave Wilson holds model Both Jim Dave Californiaplaced high standings get quiet L RI Harry Roe dreamed up intake muffler Bob Akers OS engineits RC car air filter worked very well Don Weitz Hippo Tipo 825 inverted rear-exhaust Webra engine wanted top-mount muffler solution Janesco header 5-in offset Note pipe has silicone-tube extension exhaust Enclosed-pipe models quieter Tony Frackowiak pulled out stops make team time after barely missing 81 Note new trim shape LI Bottom view Dave Browns new Illusion CR shows bent ED pipe molds bottom fuselage though exhaust plumbing still basically out breeze care taken fair header pipe make pleasing appearanceand less drag too October1983 115 Tournament continued replace Steve improved score whopping 88 points overtook both Koger Frackowiak earn second place Dave Wilson improved third-round score 255 points move ahead Koger too Dean could put together high enough score regain third spot despite being front 'easy judges John Britt outside chance get ting third place face tough judges sixth round couldnt get high enough score John few fliers throw away 1600 flight using 14435 tough judges really hurt him Noise distinctive difference 1983 Masters Tournament pilots attempts meet FAt noise require ments Noise measurements taken fore flight pilots pass least once counting flight order make US team flight line test conducted placing measuring device meter engine exhaust side airt. eng running full throttle noise measure ment exceeded 105 dB pilot redo test elevated stand after last round day FAI standards require noise level stand should exceed 100 dB extensive testing Ed Izzo AMA District VP AMA Noise Committee Chairman did show correlation expected FAI According FAI 105 dB reading runway corresponds 100 dB reading stand Most engines composite two- three-bladed propellers no dif ference noise level between being runway stand Only woodprop engines appreciable difference 1-3 dB combinations passed noise test usually high-pitch two- threeblade composite propeller intake mufflers after-mufflers enclosedpipe designs much successful passing noise test exposed-pipe designs pilots mixture controls suspected some pilots passed noise test engine full rich mixture flew pattern engine leaned out pilot suspected having mixture control tied retract function t. thc engine leant u t gurs came up None allegations proved gossip going up down flight line about different pilots vt#& lsi4$t b iv- sgsi~00 5O t55 4I$/35oSriss /3375 AL 4q/Yk k%H/IJ95 Sn7~ /500 L Af& &bk IW0IflQWsbO1iCt5 C0eo/ ns -o s*I3Z5 Dff4oii /3flO/$Z/lrgs*Lt4AVS tIf *1~j41A&o rasoseu i5s% / OFRW V9AS lIu t44~ ne oi7k /5~ i No 34MW4&e picture worth 1000 words Well two photos must worth 2000 words thenl show scoring rounds flown 1983 DC Aerobatics Teaui FinalsResults Data ITop 201 Fly Wt ContestantHometownAgeAircraftib/oz*Construct Finish**EngineCarburetorHeaderPipe Dave BrownHamilton37Illusion3/2FBFoacrylicOSFSROS7HMacsED bent OHenamel Steve HelmsPensacola34Sensation8/11WBWWownIM FL Tony FrackowiakLoveland27Tlporare8/12FFoSuperpoxyOSFSRST Mag VMacsED OH mod Dave WlisonFountain Valley24DeceptIon9/8BFolmronRRJanescoRossi CA Dean KogerDayton39EU110/4FFoSuperpoxyWR057DRossiRossi OH Jim KimbroVisalia27Silhouette9/8BFolmronRRRosalRossi CA John BrittLees SummIt28Tipo 7508/6FFoSuperpoxySTSTMacsED MO Steve StrickerBaltimore21Brushfire8/12FF0Superpoxy0S60057GEnysOPS MDMonoKote Tony BonettiEmersonunkEu-i9/4FF0SuperpoxyWWWebraIM NJ Ron OilmanBakersfield36HipO Tipo10/0FF0SuperpoxyWHW DynaMacsIM CAI m ron Mike McConvliieWest Chester 18Tlporare8/0FF0SuperpoxyOSFSRST Meg VownED OH__________________________________________________________ Douglas FergusonOmaha 27EU110/8FFolacquerWRW DynaMacsMacs NEMonoKote Bili CunninghamTulsa22XLT9/12BFolmronWMartin Ent MacsOPS OK Robert AkersNew Albany37Tiporare8/0FFoacrylic0561ST Mag VMacsED INlacquer Don WeltZHenderson35HIpo Tipo9/8FF0SuperpoxyWRW DynaJanescoHattori NV Steve RojecklNicevllie271 Brushfire9/8FF0SuperpoxyEST Mag VMacsRosal FLMonoKote Chuck ShadeMlamlsburg47Nova8/8FF0SuperpoxyVSVSMacsVS OH Ron ChidgeyPensacois51Tiger Tall 48/2BFOacrylicVSVSVSRossi FLenamel Brian CrossleySt Paul36PhoenIx 89/0FFoepoxyRRRossiRoSSI MN James BennettGlenvlew33Tipo 7507/12FFoHobbypoxy OSFSR057DMacsMacs ILMonoKote Keyz F rglass B a Fo W **Key OSFSR FSR ABC 0S6 OS 60 0S61 WR a rear exhaust W a R l ST rtigre S-61 E 60 VS VS 60 116 Model Aviation managed pass noise test air planes sounded loud air 6 7NT&EU J 4 IISL&111r r CAdPIQLOrsIyj ia rejii#Jffiyaiqsi LPO j15OtoI$37 ~ W ~rnoI5H43L5 J CA*SAAd e t4* 2EDWUI9 /39g 15Q really want get nitty-gritty can follow round-by-round scoring Note columns rounds 142536 Turnaround Pattern During discussions pilots appeared preoccupied next years competition acted though foregone conclusion would flying FAI Turnaround Pattern next year though vote hasnt held RC Contest Board members yet Because preoccupa tion Turnaround Pattern reluctant build new airplane years competition Instead making what thinking about what next year course some notable exceptions way thinking generally fliers good chance making US Team wanted maxi mize chances team selection competition building new airplane Planes Dave Brown flew new airplane called Illusion looks very much like mid-wing Tiporare got kind tired telling people Illusion Tiporare fact thats probably decided name Steve Helms new Sensation de sign inverted engine variablepitch propeller finished typical Helms flawless manner Tony Frackowiak almost didnt have airplane because elevator servo failed week before competition managed belly minor damage repairable Don Lowe crashed new Phantasy de sign nonot Phoenix 9 morning last day practice forcing him go backup Phoenix 8 aircraft dismay mechanical problems complicated fact hadnt flown Phoenix 8 competition long time As result poor scores dur ing first four rounds borrowed Dean Pappas Upchuck last two rounds scores improved dramatically case never heard Upchuck Pappas airplane named Don Lowe airplane actually modified XLT According Dean looked plans after buying kit almost up chucked decided make changes fuselage suit tastes asked Don what airplane Dean told story about modifications Don told him should called Upchuck name stuck way 1983 NC Aerobatics Team FinalsResults Data ITop 201 FuelRollMIXDualControl ContestantPlugPumiPropellerFuelRetracts RadioMode Button ControlRates MIxerRemarks BrownFoxPerryWellerRoGo 15%BrownWorld2NVAER Nnew design 3-bladeExpert Mk iimId-wIng HelmsOPSNMKCool PowerBrownFutaba2NVAERvariableInverted var pItch15%pitch propengine Frackowlak KS1LNGiezndnrRoGoBrownJR2NNAER N 10-74z15%unlimIted WIlsonRosalNOW Alrscrew Home Brew BrownJR2NYAER N 11-9unlimIted KogerOPSNMax DaIleyCool PowerBrownJR1NNNNexponential 11-7controls KimbroRosalNDW Alracrew Home Brew BrownJR1NVAR N 11-9 BrlttOPSNGlezndnrRoGOBrownPro LIne2NNAER N 10-7*a 3-bI15%JR Servos StrickerKB1LNOW AlrecrewRed MaxBrownJR2NVNN 11-1015%UnlImIted BonettlWebraNCircusCool PowerIMJR2NVNN UnlImited GlimanOPSNMK2Sllent CoolPowerIMJR1VVAER N 11-7*UnlimIted McConvllIeKB1LNGiezndnrRoGoBrownJR2NNAEN 10-9 3-bI5%UnlimIted FergusonOPSNJapaneseRed MaxBrown JR N 11-7*5%century CunnIngham OPSNRev-UpFAIRilomJR2NNAER N 117* AkersRosalNunknownRoGoBrownJR2NNAEN 104 3-bI WeltzWebraNMK 1 Silent Cool PowerIMJR2NVNE-Ainverted 11-SUnlImItedengIne RojecklRoselNMax DaileyRed MaxBrownJR2NNNN 10-95%UnlImIted ShadeRossiVSunknownBossBrownPro LineSSNVAN 5%JR servos ChldgeyOPSVSMax DaIleyCool Power BrownJRSSVVAER N 10-8 3 bISingle StIck CrossleyRosalNGiezndnrCool PowerB&DJR2VVAER Nused trans 107 3-bI5%Unlimitedmltter tray BennettRossiNGiezndnrK&B 500IMJR2NNAER N 10-8UnlimIted October1983 117 1983 Masters Tournament Results Grand Total 0 C C Contestant 1 Dave Brown16000 416245 515960 348205 2 Steve Helms16235 415320 516015 6147570 3 Tony Frackowiak15190 416005 216295 347490 4 David Wilson15690 414985 216350 647025 S Dean Koger15965 415255 515670 646890 6 Jim Kimbro15035 415910 515725 646670 7 John Britt15990 414435 516125 646550 8 Steven Stricker14865 415780 515650 346295 9 Tony Bonetti15300 415720 515155 646175 10 Ron Gilman15765 415190 215050 6QQj 11 Mike McConville14705 415340 215740 345785 12 Douglas Ferguson15115 414610 515895 645620 13 Bill Cunningham16045 415110 214455 345610 14 Bob Akers15590 415010 514920 645520 J Don Weitz15220 114730 515500 61 16 Steve Rojecki14620 415390 515360 645370 17 Chuck Shade15245 415430 214570 645245 18 Ron Chidgey15420 413835 215770 645025 19 Brian Crossley15195 413705 515830 644730 20 Jim Bennett14570 413960 515790 3144320 21 Chris Lakin 22 Lee McDuffee Jr 23lDon Lowe 150201 15200 4 13420 1 15050 5 14520 5 15355 5 14190 6 14515 6 15240 6 44260 44235 44015 24Mike Goble14400 414745 214850 343995 25Marvin Ingerson15340 414690 213855 643885 26Bill Thomas15160 114450 213960 64357C 27Paul Clements14685 414815 513945 343445 28Earl Haury15350 413325 214750 643425 29Dean Pappas13925 414740 214265 642930 30Carl Weber14135113425 215315 6 31Alan Dupler13795 414405 514665 642865 32George Asteris13795 414340 514580 642715 33Stacey Mills14325 413550 514515 642390 34Bill Fuori13710 413325 215045 642080 35Edward Keck14190 412990 514850 642030 36Dougie Consolvo14865 413265 513315 641445 37CW Reed12780 414210 214380 641370 38Kurt Krempetz13925 412995 514220 641140 39Bill Macek12370 114515 214135 341020 40 Roger Smith 12885 4 14170 5 1381061 2 43 44 45 Curtis Oberg Bill Ney Syd Clement Sal Battaglia Jess Hogan 12445 1 14130 4 12530 1 14290 4 12485 1 14365 2 13805 5 12160 2 13345 2 14435 2 13760 3 12290 3 14115 3 9860 3 00 3 40570 40225 38805 37495 26920 Bill Cunningham flew stock XLT 13th place design obviously competi tive unmodified state Personalities Bill Cunningham probably new name us Bill third place after second round everyone going around saying Bill Cunningham though Bill moved back placings later contest nobody going wonderwho again Hes young tal ented flier has great future Pattern com petition Notable among fliers absent 1983 Masters Tournament Mark Rad cliff Mark four-time member US Team since earning berth 1975 Masters Tournament Rough River Apparently Mark hasnt flying much lately since remarried new Awards continued 1982 created awards patches have recently added inven tory AMA HQs Competition Department baby Dave Brown made interesting observa tion selected US Team 1975 Masters Tournament oldest US Team member age 29 fact oldest compe titors 1975 World Championships Bern Switzerland Now its eight years later Dave ready represent US fifth time Hell probably still oldest competitors World Championships Amenities Most contestants helpers fam ilies stayed park lodge quarter-mile runway pool lodge great place cool off after hot day out flight line weather hot too daytime highs over 90 degrees near calm wind conditions Anyone holding National Record Janu ary 1 1983 eligible receive new patches Modelers setting National Records after January 1 1983 should auto matically receive patch Record three days competition Kentucky State Park personnel very helpful provided fa cilities used flight line obviously enjoyed having Masters Tournament Rough River look ward having Mint Julep Meet other RC contests future years Summary Contest Director Ron Hesselbrock per formed yeoman service putting excellent contest recruited parents ran up down flight line golf cart picking up scoresheets Howard Crispin Chief Judge difficult task rounding up making arrangements 1 2 judges Ron Howard other volunteers can proud efforts 1983 Masters Tournament Application forms approved Modelers have held National Records prior January 1 1983 date can obtain patches upon written request price $250 per patch 118 Model Aviation 0 C Contestant Round Totals Round Totals Grand Total Peltz holds Junior RC Sailplane records other try 5 dad R justly proud him Carl Goldberg 1 David Peltz display 54 AMA National Record Holder Patches awarded ceremony
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/10
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COM PETITIjjjAfrjw NEWSLETTE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 SAMUEL MORSE DRIVE RESTON VA 22090 First National-Record-Holder Patch Award Ceremony recent meeting San Fernapdo Valley Silent Flyers Club member Carl Goldberg called upon participate mass award new AMA National Rec ord Holder patches distributed amaz ing 54 patches meeting 53 SFVSF club members nonmember Keith Kindrick guest RC Sailplane records Eleven modelers divided 54 awards Jerry Krainock receiving 16 six Open Distance six Declared Distance three Thermal Duration Duration National Record Alex Bower received nine patches Gary Ittner got seven Adam Peltz Mike Reagan five Larry Pettyjohn received three patches Benny James took home two Mike Bame Keith Kindrick David Peltz got patch Norm Timbs Jr away school awarded patch four National Records Eligible Awards An AMA Executive Council decision Continued page 1 18 modeling before Carl Goldberg Carl received no patches club meeting hes held share Nation al Records illustrious career dedi cation hobby has seen him designing manufacturing fine models supplies over 45 years Competition Directory CONTEST COORDINATORS PP Pat English 823 Broadway Vincennes IN 47591 I Service Williams 347 Southwick Rd. Westfield MA 01085 VII events entire district accept Michigeni II A Sobrints 87-26 88th 5t. Woodhaven Queens NY 11421 Gregg Seydel 3625 East Iota Terrace Cudahy WI 53110 RC Ernest Nikodem 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 Michigan RC Bill Pgori 28 Ferowood Commack NY 11725 RC Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 Ill Ken Reber 427 Elm Nazareth PA 18064 BasIl CL & PF Paul Smith 11112 Dill Sterling Hgts MI 48077 M Weisenbach 4568 W 148tn Cleveland OH 44135 lWestJ,VIII Randy Randolph PD Box 271048 Daslas TX 75227 IV Warren Sanders Jr 9735 52nd Avenue Collage Park MD IX Bill Bieda UNIVAC Bldg. 7100 W Canter Rd No 420 20741Omahs NE 68106 RC Ed Byarley 200 Commander Cove Staflord VA 22554AC George Hunter 6962 5 Lamar St Littleton CO 80123 V AC HR Norckauer 12016 Qasens P1 Huntsville AL35803 X James Caughran 27818 Ormond Ave. Hayward CA 94544 PP Wallace Johnson4112W1iteAoes Rd MontgomeryALINorthl 36106Harry Apolan 27704 Saddle Rd. Rolling Hill CA 90274 CL Joseph Mead 1339 Renssalaer St. Jacksonville PL32205 Soughl Frank Gomas 2241 Noah Street Honolulu HI 96816 HI VI RC Charles Gray 201 Hulmen Salem Rd Terra Haute meets IN 47803XI Tom Cope 23262 SE 57th St 3 lssequah WA 98027 RC Soaring Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhornme University City RC James Mcfarty 18958 Marine View Seattle WA MD 63132 6 CL WR Bodcioch Jr 235 W Glade Palatine IL 60067 AC Pylon & Soaring AC Pattern other AC RC except $oaring Bold Face Selow ledleatee Chairmen Contest Board FREE FLI GHT CONTEST BOARDVi Chris Maggano 8676 Ginaer St John MO 63114 Henry Struck APO 2 Hamburg Old Lyme CT06371VII Bill Shailor 13596 Montrosa Detroit MI 48227 IIBradley Bgne 60 Lake Ave Lyndonville NY 14098VIII Mark Valerius 1627 Overland PassSugsrlantl TX 77478 IIIRudy Klsiber 2021 Lakeland Ave Lakewood OH 44107IX lerald Murphy 2432 Astron Colorado Springs CD 80906 IV Joe Boyla Jr 219 Shenandoah Rd Hampton VA 23361X Joe NOrcroaa PD Boa 65 Hanford CA 93232 VBonry Jenkins 3112 E Raises Rd Memphis TN 38118XI Kevin Collins 2320 Sahalee C Redmond WA 98052 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARD V J Davis Jr 1813 5 Lakeshore Dr Birmingham AL 35216 Lance Murphy 29 Hightop dr. B Haroden CT 06614 VI Paul Proefrock 3989 Waber Way LeaingtOn KY 40514 Ii Joe Friend 41 Carriage l4ili Dr. Colts Neck NJ 07722 VII Peter Waters 7420 7Mile Rd NOrlhviIIe MI 48167 III Ron Hasaclbrock 6320 Blueberry Hill Ct Cincinneti OH VIII Win Thomas 331 SE RockwOOd Bartlessille OK 74003 4b21 1 IX Loran Tregallas 3003 S Everett Wichita KS 67217 IV W Abarnethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO X gill Northrop Jr 621 W 19th St Costa Mesa CA 92627 20870 Xl Charles Oavenpott 14415 SE 268th St. Kent WA 98031 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARDVI Bats Burch 7032 N Sioux Chizago IL 60844 Gaorge Higgins P0 Box 462 North Pembroke MA 02358VII Jam* SintOn 4941 WiscOnsin N New Hope MN 5542B II Bill Boss 7706 289th St New Hyde Pgrk NY 11040 VIII Win Lse 3522 Tamarisk Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Ill Laird Jackson 1025 Winut St Philadelphia PA 19107 IX Michael Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 IV Ron McNally 6116 Bards Ave SpringfIeld VA 22152 X Vic Garner PD Box 573 Livermore CA 94850 V Dave Hamatraught PD Box 171 Moncks Corner SC 29481 XI John Thompson 1411 Bryant Ave. Cottage Grove DR 97424 SCALE CONTEST BOARDVI John Guenther AR 18ox 715 Borden IN 47106 lrv Seerl 52 Langhoins Dr Maehsaa NH 03060VII Clauda McCullough AR 1 8ox 467 Montezuma IA 50171 II Robert Deptens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14812 VIII Buddy Irwin 922 Sundown Ln. Desoto TX 75115 Ill Edward Wisser 1S21 Sommit St. McKeesport PA 15130 IX Dean Copelend 7817 Seward St Omaha NE88114 IV Bob Karlsson 2643 Marsh Ad Wilmington DE 19810 X Bill Stroman 12218 Dune 5t Norwalk CA 90650 V David PlaIt 6940 NW 15th Pt Lauderdale FL 33313 XI Earle Moorhead 275 5 View Place S Salem OR 97302 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD Ray Harlan IS Happy Hollow AdWayland MA01778VI ChrisMataunoOS7Bi3inger St John M0B3114 II Merrick Andraws 100 River Ad, A1 1 Bngote NJ 07803 VII Richard Doig 6 Canary Hill Pontiac Ml 48065 III Walter P Van Gorder 5669 Victory View Lv Cincinnati VIII Ralph lBud Tenny Boa 545 Richardson TX 75060 OH 4528IX Stan Chilton 300S Main Wichita KS 87202 IV Don Srull 941 Kiinberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102X Clarence Math- 3660 Ecochee Ave. San Diego CA 92117 V John Martin 3227 Darwin St Coconut Grove Miami FL XI Dave Hegan 199S7 S Red Land Rd Dragon City OR 97048 33133 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindlay 420 Tupelo Neparvhlle IL 60540 October1983 113 nappy group ot moaeiers nave just received AMA IJBtI0fl8I necora noiaer patches -vr ciuo meeting L R Mike Bame Benny James Jerry Krainock Gary lflner Keith Kindrick guest club meeting David PeltZ Alex Bower Adam Peltz Carl Goldbetg awarded patches ike Reagan Larry Pettyjohn Also receiving awards present Norm Timbs Jr 1983 Masters Tournament * Ron Van Putte Photos author Dave Brown Steve Helms Tony Frackowiak won right represent United States 1983 RC Aerobatics World Championships outpointing 42 other Master-class fliers Team Selec tion Finals Masters Tournament held Rough River State Park KY June 24-26 Dave Wilson first alternate having out-pointed Dean Koger fourth place Forty-five 74 qualifiers over country made trek Rough River competition held runway park three flight lines separated 600 800 feet four judges line pilots briefing agreed scores judges would countedthere no high low maneu ver scores thrown out Unfortunately since originally planned high low score maneuver would thrown outthe computerized scoring sys tem set up way computer program modified site scores judges could used Two rounds competition flying scheduled between 700 am 200 pm three days order avoid problems caused looking afternoon sun afternoons used work out problems just relax Strategies three sets four judges quickly earned reputations age~ tough scoring sets turned out tough set judges appeared have significant impact results As happens contests judging sets appeared score higher contest went Since fliers rotated line line judges stayed fliers advantage appear front tough judges late contest sets scores came up true because official score contestant sum three best flight scoresone flight front set judges pilot flew front tough judges during first fourth rounds appeared have dis tint disadvantage compared third sixth rounds Unfortunately some judges seemed change scoring criteria name fliers came line halo effect bothered everyone ex cept ones benefitted However doesnt seem prac tical way eliminate problem short having contestants fly identical airplanes standing enclosed area isolated judges Its unfortunate fact life Pattern flying Dave Brown led beginning obvious contest really second third places end fifth round Tony Frackowiak appeared comfortably second place Dean Koger bubble third place Dave Wilson Steve Helms John Britt within striking distance appeared Steve Helms best chance im proving position because going front easy judges rela tively low score third round Continued page 116 114 Model Aviation US i-A KU Aerobatics team celebrates end Finals meetand hard-won victories Team consis Team Manager Dick Penrod Steve Helms Tony Frackowiak Dave Brown Assistant Team Manager Rod Barnes Next World Championships Rough River flying Site living accommodations smooth flying competition roughl Next stop three winners 1983 RC Aero batics World Championships October 10-15 in Pensacola Florida contest site beautitul state park Rough River KY park personnel helpful enthusiastic Virtually tents chairs tables other contest facilities provided park Look sign looks like fin rudder typical Pattern modell Lurt uoergs super Lurare sporteo unique arter-muttier protruaing its aft fuselage bottom business end kids Tijuana Taxi bicycle horn gag-gift loving wife Shirley Ron claims weird sound curious cylindrical protrusion side aft spinner VS engines fuel pump Noise tests FAI style L RI Lee McDuffees Rossi-powered Phoenix B gets noise check stand CD Ron Hesseibrock assists Frank Dykes checks noise level Jim Kimbros Silhouette flight circle noise meter down near ground level little stand near Franks feetl Dave Wilson holds model Both Jim Dave Californiaplaced high standings get quiet L RI Harry Roe dreamed up intake muffler Bob Akers OS engineits RC car air filter worked very well Don Weitz Hippo Tipo 825 inverted rear-exhaust Webra engine wanted top-mount muffler solution Janesco header 5-in offset Note pipe has silicone-tube extension exhaust Enclosed-pipe models quieter Tony Frackowiak pulled out stops make team time after barely missing 81 Note new trim shape LI Bottom view Dave Browns new Illusion CR shows bent ED pipe molds bottom fuselage though exhaust plumbing still basically out breeze care taken fair header pipe make pleasing appearanceand less drag too October1983 115 Tournament continued replace Steve improved score whopping 88 points overtook both Koger Frackowiak earn second place Dave Wilson improved third-round score 255 points move ahead Koger too Dean could put together high enough score regain third spot despite being front 'easy judges John Britt outside chance get ting third place face tough judges sixth round couldnt get high enough score John few fliers throw away 1600 flight using 14435 tough judges really hurt him Noise distinctive difference 1983 Masters Tournament pilots attempts meet FAt noise require ments Noise measurements taken fore flight pilots pass least once counting flight order make US team flight line test conducted placing measuring device meter engine exhaust side airt. eng running full throttle noise measure ment exceeded 105 dB pilot redo test elevated stand after last round day FAI standards require noise level stand should exceed 100 dB extensive testing Ed Izzo AMA District VP AMA Noise Committee Chairman did show correlation expected FAI According FAI 105 dB reading runway corresponds 100 dB reading stand Most engines composite two- three-bladed propellers no dif ference noise level between being runway stand Only woodprop engines appreciable difference 1-3 dB combinations passed noise test usually high-pitch two- threeblade composite propeller intake mufflers after-mufflers enclosedpipe designs much successful passing noise test exposed-pipe designs pilots mixture controls suspected some pilots passed noise test engine full rich mixture flew pattern engine leaned out pilot suspected having mixture control tied retract function t. thc engine leant u t gurs came up None allegations proved gossip going up down flight line about different pilots vt#& lsi4$t b iv- sgsi~00 5O t55 4I$/35oSriss /3375 AL 4q/Yk k%H/IJ95 Sn7~ /500 L Af& &bk IW0IflQWsbO1iCt5 C0eo/ ns -o s*I3Z5 Dff4oii /3flO/$Z/lrgs*Lt4AVS tIf *1~j41A&o rasoseu i5s% / OFRW V9AS lIu t44~ ne oi7k /5~ i No 34MW4&e picture worth 1000 words Well two photos must worth 2000 words thenl show scoring rounds flown 1983 DC Aerobatics Teaui FinalsResults Data ITop 201 Fly Wt ContestantHometownAgeAircraftib/oz*Construct Finish**EngineCarburetorHeaderPipe Dave BrownHamilton37Illusion3/2FBFoacrylicOSFSROS7HMacsED bent OHenamel Steve HelmsPensacola34Sensation8/11WBWWownIM FL Tony FrackowiakLoveland27Tlporare8/12FFoSuperpoxyOSFSRST Mag VMacsED OH mod Dave WlisonFountain Valley24DeceptIon9/8BFolmronRRJanescoRossi CA Dean KogerDayton39EU110/4FFoSuperpoxyWR057DRossiRossi OH Jim KimbroVisalia27Silhouette9/8BFolmronRRRosalRossi CA John BrittLees SummIt28Tipo 7508/6FFoSuperpoxySTSTMacsED MO Steve StrickerBaltimore21Brushfire8/12FF0Superpoxy0S60057GEnysOPS MDMonoKote Tony BonettiEmersonunkEu-i9/4FF0SuperpoxyWWWebraIM NJ Ron OilmanBakersfield36HipO Tipo10/0FF0SuperpoxyWHW DynaMacsIM CAI m ron Mike McConvliieWest Chester 18Tlporare8/0FF0SuperpoxyOSFSRST Meg VownED OH__________________________________________________________ Douglas FergusonOmaha 27EU110/8FFolacquerWRW DynaMacsMacs NEMonoKote Bili CunninghamTulsa22XLT9/12BFolmronWMartin Ent MacsOPS OK Robert AkersNew Albany37Tiporare8/0FFoacrylic0561ST Mag VMacsED INlacquer Don WeltZHenderson35HIpo Tipo9/8FF0SuperpoxyWRW DynaJanescoHattori NV Steve RojecklNicevllie271 Brushfire9/8FF0SuperpoxyEST Mag VMacsRosal FLMonoKote Chuck ShadeMlamlsburg47Nova8/8FF0SuperpoxyVSVSMacsVS OH Ron ChidgeyPensacois51Tiger Tall 48/2BFOacrylicVSVSVSRossi FLenamel Brian CrossleySt Paul36PhoenIx 89/0FFoepoxyRRRossiRoSSI MN James BennettGlenvlew33Tipo 7507/12FFoHobbypoxy OSFSR057DMacsMacs ILMonoKote Keyz F rglass B a Fo W **Key OSFSR FSR ABC 0S6 OS 60 0S61 WR a rear exhaust W a R l ST rtigre S-61 E 60 VS VS 60 116 Model Aviation managed pass noise test air planes sounded loud air 6 7NT&EU J 4 IISL&111r r CAdPIQLOrsIyj ia rejii#Jffiyaiqsi LPO j15OtoI$37 ~ W ~rnoI5H43L5 J CA*SAAd e t4* 2EDWUI9 /39g 15Q really want get nitty-gritty can follow round-by-round scoring Note columns rounds 142536 Turnaround Pattern During discussions pilots appeared preoccupied next years competition acted though foregone conclusion would flying FAI Turnaround Pattern next year though vote hasnt held RC Contest Board members yet Because preoccupa tion Turnaround Pattern reluctant build new airplane years competition Instead making what thinking about what next year course some notable exceptions way thinking generally fliers good chance making US Team wanted maxi mize chances team selection competition building new airplane Planes Dave Brown flew new airplane called Illusion looks very much like mid-wing Tiporare got kind tired telling people Illusion Tiporare fact thats probably decided name Steve Helms new Sensation de sign inverted engine variablepitch propeller finished typical Helms flawless manner Tony Frackowiak almost didnt have airplane because elevator servo failed week before competition managed belly minor damage repairable Don Lowe crashed new Phantasy de sign nonot Phoenix 9 morning last day practice forcing him go backup Phoenix 8 aircraft dismay mechanical problems complicated fact hadnt flown Phoenix 8 competition long time As result poor scores dur ing first four rounds borrowed Dean Pappas Upchuck last two rounds scores improved dramatically case never heard Upchuck Pappas airplane named Don Lowe airplane actually modified XLT According Dean looked plans after buying kit almost up chucked decided make changes fuselage suit tastes asked Don what airplane Dean told story about modifications Don told him should called Upchuck name stuck way 1983 NC Aerobatics Team FinalsResults Data ITop 201 FuelRollMIXDualControl ContestantPlugPumiPropellerFuelRetracts RadioMode Button ControlRates MIxerRemarks BrownFoxPerryWellerRoGo 15%BrownWorld2NVAER Nnew design 3-bladeExpert Mk iimId-wIng HelmsOPSNMKCool PowerBrownFutaba2NVAERvariableInverted var pItch15%pitch propengine Frackowlak KS1LNGiezndnrRoGoBrownJR2NNAER N 10-74z15%unlimIted WIlsonRosalNOW Alrscrew Home Brew BrownJR2NYAER N 11-9unlimIted KogerOPSNMax DaIleyCool PowerBrownJR1NNNNexponential 11-7controls KimbroRosalNDW Alracrew Home Brew BrownJR1NVAR N 11-9 BrlttOPSNGlezndnrRoGOBrownPro LIne2NNAER N 10-7*a 3-bI15%JR Servos StrickerKB1LNOW AlrecrewRed MaxBrownJR2NVNN 11-1015%UnlImIted BonettlWebraNCircusCool PowerIMJR2NVNN UnlImited GlimanOPSNMK2Sllent CoolPowerIMJR1VVAER N 11-7*UnlimIted McConvllIeKB1LNGiezndnrRoGoBrownJR2NNAEN 10-9 3-bI5%UnlimIted FergusonOPSNJapaneseRed MaxBrown JR N 11-7*5%century CunnIngham OPSNRev-UpFAIRilomJR2NNAER N 117* AkersRosalNunknownRoGoBrownJR2NNAEN 104 3-bI WeltzWebraNMK 1 Silent Cool PowerIMJR2NVNE-Ainverted 11-SUnlImItedengIne RojecklRoselNMax DaileyRed MaxBrownJR2NNNN 10-95%UnlImIted ShadeRossiVSunknownBossBrownPro LineSSNVAN 5%JR servos ChldgeyOPSVSMax DaIleyCool Power BrownJRSSVVAER N 10-8 3 bISingle StIck CrossleyRosalNGiezndnrCool PowerB&DJR2VVAER Nused trans 107 3-bI5%Unlimitedmltter tray BennettRossiNGiezndnrK&B 500IMJR2NNAER N 10-8UnlimIted October1983 117 1983 Masters Tournament Results Grand Total 0 C C Contestant 1 Dave Brown16000 416245 515960 348205 2 Steve Helms16235 415320 516015 6147570 3 Tony Frackowiak15190 416005 216295 347490 4 David Wilson15690 414985 216350 647025 S Dean Koger15965 415255 515670 646890 6 Jim Kimbro15035 415910 515725 646670 7 John Britt15990 414435 516125 646550 8 Steven Stricker14865 415780 515650 346295 9 Tony Bonetti15300 415720 515155 646175 10 Ron Gilman15765 415190 215050 6QQj 11 Mike McConville14705 415340 215740 345785 12 Douglas Ferguson15115 414610 515895 645620 13 Bill Cunningham16045 415110 214455 345610 14 Bob Akers15590 415010 514920 645520 J Don Weitz15220 114730 515500 61 16 Steve Rojecki14620 415390 515360 645370 17 Chuck Shade15245 415430 214570 645245 18 Ron Chidgey15420 413835 215770 645025 19 Brian Crossley15195 413705 515830 644730 20 Jim Bennett14570 413960 515790 3144320 21 Chris Lakin 22 Lee McDuffee Jr 23lDon Lowe 150201 15200 4 13420 1 15050 5 14520 5 15355 5 14190 6 14515 6 15240 6 44260 44235 44015 24Mike Goble14400 414745 214850 343995 25Marvin Ingerson15340 414690 213855 643885 26Bill Thomas15160 114450 213960 64357C 27Paul Clements14685 414815 513945 343445 28Earl Haury15350 413325 214750 643425 29Dean Pappas13925 414740 214265 642930 30Carl Weber14135113425 215315 6 31Alan Dupler13795 414405 514665 642865 32George Asteris13795 414340 514580 642715 33Stacey Mills14325 413550 514515 642390 34Bill Fuori13710 413325 215045 642080 35Edward Keck14190 412990 514850 642030 36Dougie Consolvo14865 413265 513315 641445 37CW Reed12780 414210 214380 641370 38Kurt Krempetz13925 412995 514220 641140 39Bill Macek12370 114515 214135 341020 40 Roger Smith 12885 4 14170 5 1381061 2 43 44 45 Curtis Oberg Bill Ney Syd Clement Sal Battaglia Jess Hogan 12445 1 14130 4 12530 1 14290 4 12485 1 14365 2 13805 5 12160 2 13345 2 14435 2 13760 3 12290 3 14115 3 9860 3 00 3 40570 40225 38805 37495 26920 Bill Cunningham flew stock XLT 13th place design obviously competi tive unmodified state Personalities Bill Cunningham probably new name us Bill third place after second round everyone going around saying Bill Cunningham though Bill moved back placings later contest nobody going wonderwho again Hes young tal ented flier has great future Pattern com petition Notable among fliers absent 1983 Masters Tournament Mark Rad cliff Mark four-time member US Team since earning berth 1975 Masters Tournament Rough River Apparently Mark hasnt flying much lately since remarried new Awards continued 1982 created awards patches have recently added inven tory AMA HQs Competition Department baby Dave Brown made interesting observa tion selected US Team 1975 Masters Tournament oldest US Team member age 29 fact oldest compe titors 1975 World Championships Bern Switzerland Now its eight years later Dave ready represent US fifth time Hell probably still oldest competitors World Championships Amenities Most contestants helpers fam ilies stayed park lodge quarter-mile runway pool lodge great place cool off after hot day out flight line weather hot too daytime highs over 90 degrees near calm wind conditions Anyone holding National Record Janu ary 1 1983 eligible receive new patches Modelers setting National Records after January 1 1983 should auto matically receive patch Record three days competition Kentucky State Park personnel very helpful provided fa cilities used flight line obviously enjoyed having Masters Tournament Rough River look ward having Mint Julep Meet other RC contests future years Summary Contest Director Ron Hesselbrock per formed yeoman service putting excellent contest recruited parents ran up down flight line golf cart picking up scoresheets Howard Crispin Chief Judge difficult task rounding up making arrangements 1 2 judges Ron Howard other volunteers can proud efforts 1983 Masters Tournament Application forms approved Modelers have held National Records prior January 1 1983 date can obtain patches upon written request price $250 per patch 118 Model Aviation 0 C Contestant Round Totals Round Totals Grand Total Peltz holds Junior RC Sailplane records other try 5 dad R justly proud him Carl Goldberg 1 David Peltz display 54 AMA National Record Holder Patches awarded ceremony
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/10
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COM PETITIjjjAfrjw NEWSLETTE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 SAMUEL MORSE DRIVE RESTON VA 22090 First National-Record-Holder Patch Award Ceremony recent meeting San Fernapdo Valley Silent Flyers Club member Carl Goldberg called upon participate mass award new AMA National Rec ord Holder patches distributed amaz ing 54 patches meeting 53 SFVSF club members nonmember Keith Kindrick guest RC Sailplane records Eleven modelers divided 54 awards Jerry Krainock receiving 16 six Open Distance six Declared Distance three Thermal Duration Duration National Record Alex Bower received nine patches Gary Ittner got seven Adam Peltz Mike Reagan five Larry Pettyjohn received three patches Benny James took home two Mike Bame Keith Kindrick David Peltz got patch Norm Timbs Jr away school awarded patch four National Records Eligible Awards An AMA Executive Council decision Continued page 1 18 modeling before Carl Goldberg Carl received no patches club meeting hes held share Nation al Records illustrious career dedi cation hobby has seen him designing manufacturing fine models supplies over 45 years Competition Directory CONTEST COORDINATORS PP Pat English 823 Broadway Vincennes IN 47591 I Service Williams 347 Southwick Rd. Westfield MA 01085 VII events entire district accept Michigeni II A Sobrints 87-26 88th 5t. Woodhaven Queens NY 11421 Gregg Seydel 3625 East Iota Terrace Cudahy WI 53110 RC Ernest Nikodem 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 Michigan RC Bill Pgori 28 Ferowood Commack NY 11725 RC Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 Ill Ken Reber 427 Elm Nazareth PA 18064 BasIl CL & PF Paul Smith 11112 Dill Sterling Hgts MI 48077 M Weisenbach 4568 W 148tn Cleveland OH 44135 lWestJ,VIII Randy Randolph PD Box 271048 Daslas TX 75227 IV Warren Sanders Jr 9735 52nd Avenue Collage Park MD IX Bill Bieda UNIVAC Bldg. 7100 W Canter Rd No 420 20741Omahs NE 68106 RC Ed Byarley 200 Commander Cove Staflord VA 22554AC George Hunter 6962 5 Lamar St Littleton CO 80123 V AC HR Norckauer 12016 Qasens P1 Huntsville AL35803 X James Caughran 27818 Ormond Ave. Hayward CA 94544 PP Wallace Johnson4112W1iteAoes Rd MontgomeryALINorthl 36106Harry Apolan 27704 Saddle Rd. Rolling Hill CA 90274 CL Joseph Mead 1339 Renssalaer St. Jacksonville PL32205 Soughl Frank Gomas 2241 Noah Street Honolulu HI 96816 HI VI RC Charles Gray 201 Hulmen Salem Rd Terra Haute meets IN 47803XI Tom Cope 23262 SE 57th St 3 lssequah WA 98027 RC Soaring Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhornme University City RC James Mcfarty 18958 Marine View Seattle WA MD 63132 6 CL WR Bodcioch Jr 235 W Glade Palatine IL 60067 AC Pylon & Soaring AC Pattern other AC RC except $oaring Bold Face Selow ledleatee Chairmen Contest Board FREE FLI GHT CONTEST BOARDVi Chris Maggano 8676 Ginaer St John MO 63114 Henry Struck APO 2 Hamburg Old Lyme CT06371VII Bill Shailor 13596 Montrosa Detroit MI 48227 IIBradley Bgne 60 Lake Ave Lyndonville NY 14098VIII Mark Valerius 1627 Overland PassSugsrlantl TX 77478 IIIRudy Klsiber 2021 Lakeland Ave Lakewood OH 44107IX lerald Murphy 2432 Astron Colorado Springs CD 80906 IV Joe Boyla Jr 219 Shenandoah Rd Hampton VA 23361X Joe NOrcroaa PD Boa 65 Hanford CA 93232 VBonry Jenkins 3112 E Raises Rd Memphis TN 38118XI Kevin Collins 2320 Sahalee C Redmond WA 98052 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARD V J Davis Jr 1813 5 Lakeshore Dr Birmingham AL 35216 Lance Murphy 29 Hightop dr. B Haroden CT 06614 VI Paul Proefrock 3989 Waber Way LeaingtOn KY 40514 Ii Joe Friend 41 Carriage l4ili Dr. Colts Neck NJ 07722 VII Peter Waters 7420 7Mile Rd NOrlhviIIe MI 48167 III Ron Hasaclbrock 6320 Blueberry Hill Ct Cincinneti OH VIII Win Thomas 331 SE RockwOOd Bartlessille OK 74003 4b21 1 IX Loran Tregallas 3003 S Everett Wichita KS 67217 IV W Abarnethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO X gill Northrop Jr 621 W 19th St Costa Mesa CA 92627 20870 Xl Charles Oavenpott 14415 SE 268th St. Kent WA 98031 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARDVI Bats Burch 7032 N Sioux Chizago IL 60844 Gaorge Higgins P0 Box 462 North Pembroke MA 02358VII Jam* SintOn 4941 WiscOnsin N New Hope MN 5542B II Bill Boss 7706 289th St New Hyde Pgrk NY 11040 VIII Win Lse 3522 Tamarisk Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Ill Laird Jackson 1025 Winut St Philadelphia PA 19107 IX Michael Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 IV Ron McNally 6116 Bards Ave SpringfIeld VA 22152 X Vic Garner PD Box 573 Livermore CA 94850 V Dave Hamatraught PD Box 171 Moncks Corner SC 29481 XI John Thompson 1411 Bryant Ave. Cottage Grove DR 97424 SCALE CONTEST BOARDVI John Guenther AR 18ox 715 Borden IN 47106 lrv Seerl 52 Langhoins Dr Maehsaa NH 03060VII Clauda McCullough AR 1 8ox 467 Montezuma IA 50171 II Robert Deptens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14812 VIII Buddy Irwin 922 Sundown Ln. Desoto TX 75115 Ill Edward Wisser 1S21 Sommit St. McKeesport PA 15130 IX Dean Copelend 7817 Seward St Omaha NE88114 IV Bob Karlsson 2643 Marsh Ad Wilmington DE 19810 X Bill Stroman 12218 Dune 5t Norwalk CA 90650 V David PlaIt 6940 NW 15th Pt Lauderdale FL 33313 XI Earle Moorhead 275 5 View Place S Salem OR 97302 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD Ray Harlan IS Happy Hollow AdWayland MA01778VI ChrisMataunoOS7Bi3inger St John M0B3114 II Merrick Andraws 100 River Ad, A1 1 Bngote NJ 07803 VII Richard Doig 6 Canary Hill Pontiac Ml 48065 III Walter P Van Gorder 5669 Victory View Lv Cincinnati VIII Ralph lBud Tenny Boa 545 Richardson TX 75060 OH 4528IX Stan Chilton 300S Main Wichita KS 87202 IV Don Srull 941 Kiinberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102X Clarence Math- 3660 Ecochee Ave. San Diego CA 92117 V John Martin 3227 Darwin St Coconut Grove Miami FL XI Dave Hegan 199S7 S Red Land Rd Dragon City OR 97048 33133 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindlay 420 Tupelo Neparvhlle IL 60540 October1983 113 nappy group ot moaeiers nave just received AMA IJBtI0fl8I necora noiaer patches -vr ciuo meeting L R Mike Bame Benny James Jerry Krainock Gary lflner Keith Kindrick guest club meeting David PeltZ Alex Bower Adam Peltz Carl Goldbetg awarded patches ike Reagan Larry Pettyjohn Also receiving awards present Norm Timbs Jr 1983 Masters Tournament * Ron Van Putte Photos author Dave Brown Steve Helms Tony Frackowiak won right represent United States 1983 RC Aerobatics World Championships outpointing 42 other Master-class fliers Team Selec tion Finals Masters Tournament held Rough River State Park KY June 24-26 Dave Wilson first alternate having out-pointed Dean Koger fourth place Forty-five 74 qualifiers over country made trek Rough River competition held runway park three flight lines separated 600 800 feet four judges line pilots briefing agreed scores judges would countedthere no high low maneu ver scores thrown out Unfortunately since originally planned high low score maneuver would thrown outthe computerized scoring sys tem set up way computer program modified site scores judges could used Two rounds competition flying scheduled between 700 am 200 pm three days order avoid problems caused looking afternoon sun afternoons used work out problems just relax Strategies three sets four judges quickly earned reputations age~ tough scoring sets turned out tough set judges appeared have significant impact results As happens contests judging sets appeared score higher contest went Since fliers rotated line line judges stayed fliers advantage appear front tough judges late contest sets scores came up true because official score contestant sum three best flight scoresone flight front set judges pilot flew front tough judges during first fourth rounds appeared have dis tint disadvantage compared third sixth rounds Unfortunately some judges seemed change scoring criteria name fliers came line halo effect bothered everyone ex cept ones benefitted However doesnt seem prac tical way eliminate problem short having contestants fly identical airplanes standing enclosed area isolated judges Its unfortunate fact life Pattern flying Dave Brown led beginning obvious contest really second third places end fifth round Tony Frackowiak appeared comfortably second place Dean Koger bubble third place Dave Wilson Steve Helms John Britt within striking distance appeared Steve Helms best chance im proving position because going front easy judges rela tively low score third round Continued page 116 114 Model Aviation US i-A KU Aerobatics team celebrates end Finals meetand hard-won victories Team consis Team Manager Dick Penrod Steve Helms Tony Frackowiak Dave Brown Assistant Team Manager Rod Barnes Next World Championships Rough River flying Site living accommodations smooth flying competition roughl Next stop three winners 1983 RC Aero batics World Championships October 10-15 in Pensacola Florida contest site beautitul state park Rough River KY park personnel helpful enthusiastic Virtually tents chairs tables other contest facilities provided park Look sign looks like fin rudder typical Pattern modell Lurt uoergs super Lurare sporteo unique arter-muttier protruaing its aft fuselage bottom business end kids Tijuana Taxi bicycle horn gag-gift loving wife Shirley Ron claims weird sound curious cylindrical protrusion side aft spinner VS engines fuel pump Noise tests FAI style L RI Lee McDuffees Rossi-powered Phoenix B gets noise check stand CD Ron Hesseibrock assists Frank Dykes checks noise level Jim Kimbros Silhouette flight circle noise meter down near ground level little stand near Franks feetl Dave Wilson holds model Both Jim Dave Californiaplaced high standings get quiet L RI Harry Roe dreamed up intake muffler Bob Akers OS engineits RC car air filter worked very well Don Weitz Hippo Tipo 825 inverted rear-exhaust Webra engine wanted top-mount muffler solution Janesco header 5-in offset Note pipe has silicone-tube extension exhaust Enclosed-pipe models quieter Tony Frackowiak pulled out stops make team time after barely missing 81 Note new trim shape LI Bottom view Dave Browns new Illusion CR shows bent ED pipe molds bottom fuselage though exhaust plumbing still basically out breeze care taken fair header pipe make pleasing appearanceand less drag too October1983 115 Tournament continued replace Steve improved score whopping 88 points overtook both Koger Frackowiak earn second place Dave Wilson improved third-round score 255 points move ahead Koger too Dean could put together high enough score regain third spot despite being front 'easy judges John Britt outside chance get ting third place face tough judges sixth round couldnt get high enough score John few fliers throw away 1600 flight using 14435 tough judges really hurt him Noise distinctive difference 1983 Masters Tournament pilots attempts meet FAt noise require ments Noise measurements taken fore flight pilots pass least once counting flight order make US team flight line test conducted placing measuring device meter engine exhaust side airt. eng running full throttle noise measure ment exceeded 105 dB pilot redo test elevated stand after last round day FAI standards require noise level stand should exceed 100 dB extensive testing Ed Izzo AMA District VP AMA Noise Committee Chairman did show correlation expected FAI According FAI 105 dB reading runway corresponds 100 dB reading stand Most engines composite two- three-bladed propellers no dif ference noise level between being runway stand Only woodprop engines appreciable difference 1-3 dB combinations passed noise test usually high-pitch two- threeblade composite propeller intake mufflers after-mufflers enclosedpipe designs much successful passing noise test exposed-pipe designs pilots mixture controls suspected some pilots passed noise test engine full rich mixture flew pattern engine leaned out pilot suspected having mixture control tied retract function t. thc engine leant u t gurs came up None allegations proved gossip going up down flight line about different pilots vt#& lsi4$t b iv- sgsi~00 5O t55 4I$/35oSriss /3375 AL 4q/Yk k%H/IJ95 Sn7~ /500 L Af& &bk IW0IflQWsbO1iCt5 C0eo/ ns -o s*I3Z5 Dff4oii /3flO/$Z/lrgs*Lt4AVS tIf *1~j41A&o rasoseu i5s% / OFRW V9AS lIu t44~ ne oi7k /5~ i No 34MW4&e picture worth 1000 words Well two photos must worth 2000 words thenl show scoring rounds flown 1983 DC Aerobatics Teaui FinalsResults Data ITop 201 Fly Wt ContestantHometownAgeAircraftib/oz*Construct Finish**EngineCarburetorHeaderPipe Dave BrownHamilton37Illusion3/2FBFoacrylicOSFSROS7HMacsED bent OHenamel Steve HelmsPensacola34Sensation8/11WBWWownIM FL Tony FrackowiakLoveland27Tlporare8/12FFoSuperpoxyOSFSRST Mag VMacsED OH mod Dave WlisonFountain Valley24DeceptIon9/8BFolmronRRJanescoRossi CA Dean KogerDayton39EU110/4FFoSuperpoxyWR057DRossiRossi OH Jim KimbroVisalia27Silhouette9/8BFolmronRRRosalRossi CA John BrittLees SummIt28Tipo 7508/6FFoSuperpoxySTSTMacsED MO Steve StrickerBaltimore21Brushfire8/12FF0Superpoxy0S60057GEnysOPS MDMonoKote Tony BonettiEmersonunkEu-i9/4FF0SuperpoxyWWWebraIM NJ Ron OilmanBakersfield36HipO Tipo10/0FF0SuperpoxyWHW DynaMacsIM CAI m ron Mike McConvliieWest Chester 18Tlporare8/0FF0SuperpoxyOSFSRST Meg VownED OH__________________________________________________________ Douglas FergusonOmaha 27EU110/8FFolacquerWRW DynaMacsMacs NEMonoKote Bili CunninghamTulsa22XLT9/12BFolmronWMartin Ent MacsOPS OK Robert AkersNew Albany37Tiporare8/0FFoacrylic0561ST Mag VMacsED INlacquer Don WeltZHenderson35HIpo Tipo9/8FF0SuperpoxyWRW DynaJanescoHattori NV Steve RojecklNicevllie271 Brushfire9/8FF0SuperpoxyEST Mag VMacsRosal FLMonoKote Chuck ShadeMlamlsburg47Nova8/8FF0SuperpoxyVSVSMacsVS OH Ron ChidgeyPensacois51Tiger Tall 48/2BFOacrylicVSVSVSRossi FLenamel Brian CrossleySt Paul36PhoenIx 89/0FFoepoxyRRRossiRoSSI MN James BennettGlenvlew33Tipo 7507/12FFoHobbypoxy OSFSR057DMacsMacs ILMonoKote Keyz F rglass B a Fo W **Key OSFSR FSR ABC 0S6 OS 60 0S61 WR a rear exhaust W a R l ST rtigre S-61 E 60 VS VS 60 116 Model Aviation managed pass noise test air planes sounded loud air 6 7NT&EU J 4 IISL&111r r CAdPIQLOrsIyj ia rejii#Jffiyaiqsi LPO j15OtoI$37 ~ W ~rnoI5H43L5 J CA*SAAd e t4* 2EDWUI9 /39g 15Q really want get nitty-gritty can follow round-by-round scoring Note columns rounds 142536 Turnaround Pattern During discussions pilots appeared preoccupied next years competition acted though foregone conclusion would flying FAI Turnaround Pattern next year though vote hasnt held RC Contest Board members yet Because preoccupa tion Turnaround Pattern reluctant build new airplane years competition Instead making what thinking about what next year course some notable exceptions way thinking generally fliers good chance making US Team wanted maxi mize chances team selection competition building new airplane Planes Dave Brown flew new airplane called Illusion looks very much like mid-wing Tiporare got kind tired telling people Illusion Tiporare fact thats probably decided name Steve Helms new Sensation de sign inverted engine variablepitch propeller finished typical Helms flawless manner Tony Frackowiak almost didnt have airplane because elevator servo failed week before competition managed belly minor damage repairable Don Lowe crashed new Phantasy de sign nonot Phoenix 9 morning last day practice forcing him go backup Phoenix 8 aircraft dismay mechanical problems complicated fact hadnt flown Phoenix 8 competition long time As result poor scores dur ing first four rounds borrowed Dean Pappas Upchuck last two rounds scores improved dramatically case never heard Upchuck Pappas airplane named Don Lowe airplane actually modified XLT According Dean looked plans after buying kit almost up chucked decided make changes fuselage suit tastes asked Don what airplane Dean told story about modifications Don told him should called Upchuck name stuck way 1983 NC Aerobatics Team FinalsResults Data ITop 201 FuelRollMIXDualControl ContestantPlugPumiPropellerFuelRetracts RadioMode Button ControlRates MIxerRemarks BrownFoxPerryWellerRoGo 15%BrownWorld2NVAER Nnew design 3-bladeExpert Mk iimId-wIng HelmsOPSNMKCool PowerBrownFutaba2NVAERvariableInverted var pItch15%pitch propengine Frackowlak KS1LNGiezndnrRoGoBrownJR2NNAER N 10-74z15%unlimIted WIlsonRosalNOW Alrscrew Home Brew BrownJR2NYAER N 11-9unlimIted KogerOPSNMax DaIleyCool PowerBrownJR1NNNNexponential 11-7controls KimbroRosalNDW Alracrew Home Brew BrownJR1NVAR N 11-9 BrlttOPSNGlezndnrRoGOBrownPro LIne2NNAER N 10-7*a 3-bI15%JR Servos StrickerKB1LNOW AlrecrewRed MaxBrownJR2NVNN 11-1015%UnlImIted BonettlWebraNCircusCool PowerIMJR2NVNN UnlImited GlimanOPSNMK2Sllent CoolPowerIMJR1VVAER N 11-7*UnlimIted McConvllIeKB1LNGiezndnrRoGoBrownJR2NNAEN 10-9 3-bI5%UnlimIted FergusonOPSNJapaneseRed MaxBrown JR N 11-7*5%century CunnIngham OPSNRev-UpFAIRilomJR2NNAER N 117* AkersRosalNunknownRoGoBrownJR2NNAEN 104 3-bI WeltzWebraNMK 1 Silent Cool PowerIMJR2NVNE-Ainverted 11-SUnlImItedengIne RojecklRoselNMax DaileyRed MaxBrownJR2NNNN 10-95%UnlImIted ShadeRossiVSunknownBossBrownPro LineSSNVAN 5%JR servos ChldgeyOPSVSMax DaIleyCool Power BrownJRSSVVAER N 10-8 3 bISingle StIck CrossleyRosalNGiezndnrCool PowerB&DJR2VVAER Nused trans 107 3-bI5%Unlimitedmltter tray BennettRossiNGiezndnrK&B 500IMJR2NNAER N 10-8UnlimIted October1983 117 1983 Masters Tournament Results Grand Total 0 C C Contestant 1 Dave Brown16000 416245 515960 348205 2 Steve Helms16235 415320 516015 6147570 3 Tony Frackowiak15190 416005 216295 347490 4 David Wilson15690 414985 216350 647025 S Dean Koger15965 415255 515670 646890 6 Jim Kimbro15035 415910 515725 646670 7 John Britt15990 414435 516125 646550 8 Steven Stricker14865 415780 515650 346295 9 Tony Bonetti15300 415720 515155 646175 10 Ron Gilman15765 415190 215050 6QQj 11 Mike McConville14705 415340 215740 345785 12 Douglas Ferguson15115 414610 515895 645620 13 Bill Cunningham16045 415110 214455 345610 14 Bob Akers15590 415010 514920 645520 J Don Weitz15220 114730 515500 61 16 Steve Rojecki14620 415390 515360 645370 17 Chuck Shade15245 415430 214570 645245 18 Ron Chidgey15420 413835 215770 645025 19 Brian Crossley15195 413705 515830 644730 20 Jim Bennett14570 413960 515790 3144320 21 Chris Lakin 22 Lee McDuffee Jr 23lDon Lowe 150201 15200 4 13420 1 15050 5 14520 5 15355 5 14190 6 14515 6 15240 6 44260 44235 44015 24Mike Goble14400 414745 214850 343995 25Marvin Ingerson15340 414690 213855 643885 26Bill Thomas15160 114450 213960 64357C 27Paul Clements14685 414815 513945 343445 28Earl Haury15350 413325 214750 643425 29Dean Pappas13925 414740 214265 642930 30Carl Weber14135113425 215315 6 31Alan Dupler13795 414405 514665 642865 32George Asteris13795 414340 514580 642715 33Stacey Mills14325 413550 514515 642390 34Bill Fuori13710 413325 215045 642080 35Edward Keck14190 412990 514850 642030 36Dougie Consolvo14865 413265 513315 641445 37CW Reed12780 414210 214380 641370 38Kurt Krempetz13925 412995 514220 641140 39Bill Macek12370 114515 214135 341020 40 Roger Smith 12885 4 14170 5 1381061 2 43 44 45 Curtis Oberg Bill Ney Syd Clement Sal Battaglia Jess Hogan 12445 1 14130 4 12530 1 14290 4 12485 1 14365 2 13805 5 12160 2 13345 2 14435 2 13760 3 12290 3 14115 3 9860 3 00 3 40570 40225 38805 37495 26920 Bill Cunningham flew stock XLT 13th place design obviously competi tive unmodified state Personalities Bill Cunningham probably new name us Bill third place after second round everyone going around saying Bill Cunningham though Bill moved back placings later contest nobody going wonderwho again Hes young tal ented flier has great future Pattern com petition Notable among fliers absent 1983 Masters Tournament Mark Rad cliff Mark four-time member US Team since earning berth 1975 Masters Tournament Rough River Apparently Mark hasnt flying much lately since remarried new Awards continued 1982 created awards patches have recently added inven tory AMA HQs Competition Department baby Dave Brown made interesting observa tion selected US Team 1975 Masters Tournament oldest US Team member age 29 fact oldest compe titors 1975 World Championships Bern Switzerland Now its eight years later Dave ready represent US fifth time Hell probably still oldest competitors World Championships Amenities Most contestants helpers fam ilies stayed park lodge quarter-mile runway pool lodge great place cool off after hot day out flight line weather hot too daytime highs over 90 degrees near calm wind conditions Anyone holding National Record Janu ary 1 1983 eligible receive new patches Modelers setting National Records after January 1 1983 should auto matically receive patch Record three days competition Kentucky State Park personnel very helpful provided fa cilities used flight line obviously enjoyed having Masters Tournament Rough River look ward having Mint Julep Meet other RC contests future years Summary Contest Director Ron Hesselbrock per formed yeoman service putting excellent contest recruited parents ran up down flight line golf cart picking up scoresheets Howard Crispin Chief Judge difficult task rounding up making arrangements 1 2 judges Ron Howard other volunteers can proud efforts 1983 Masters Tournament Application forms approved Modelers have held National Records prior January 1 1983 date can obtain patches upon written request price $250 per patch 118 Model Aviation 0 C Contestant Round Totals Round Totals Grand Total Peltz holds Junior RC Sailplane records other try 5 dad R justly proud him Carl Goldberg 1 David Peltz display 54 AMA National Record Holder Patches awarded ceremony
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COM PETITIjjjAfrjw NEWSLETTE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 SAMUEL MORSE DRIVE RESTON VA 22090 First National-Record-Holder Patch Award Ceremony recent meeting San Fernapdo Valley Silent Flyers Club member Carl Goldberg called upon participate mass award new AMA National Rec ord Holder patches distributed amaz ing 54 patches meeting 53 SFVSF club members nonmember Keith Kindrick guest RC Sailplane records Eleven modelers divided 54 awards Jerry Krainock receiving 16 six Open Distance six Declared Distance three Thermal Duration Duration National Record Alex Bower received nine patches Gary Ittner got seven Adam Peltz Mike Reagan five Larry Pettyjohn received three patches Benny James took home two Mike Bame Keith Kindrick David Peltz got patch Norm Timbs Jr away school awarded patch four National Records Eligible Awards An AMA Executive Council decision Continued page 1 18 modeling before Carl Goldberg Carl received no patches club meeting hes held share Nation al Records illustrious career dedi cation hobby has seen him designing manufacturing fine models supplies over 45 years Competition Directory CONTEST COORDINATORS PP Pat English 823 Broadway Vincennes IN 47591 I Service Williams 347 Southwick Rd. Westfield MA 01085 VII events entire district accept Michigeni II A Sobrints 87-26 88th 5t. Woodhaven Queens NY 11421 Gregg Seydel 3625 East Iota Terrace Cudahy WI 53110 RC Ernest Nikodem 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 Michigan RC Bill Pgori 28 Ferowood Commack NY 11725 RC Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 Ill Ken Reber 427 Elm Nazareth PA 18064 BasIl CL & PF Paul Smith 11112 Dill Sterling Hgts MI 48077 M Weisenbach 4568 W 148tn Cleveland OH 44135 lWestJ,VIII Randy Randolph PD Box 271048 Daslas TX 75227 IV Warren Sanders Jr 9735 52nd Avenue Collage Park MD IX Bill Bieda UNIVAC Bldg. 7100 W Canter Rd No 420 20741Omahs NE 68106 RC Ed Byarley 200 Commander Cove Staflord VA 22554AC George Hunter 6962 5 Lamar St Littleton CO 80123 V AC HR Norckauer 12016 Qasens P1 Huntsville AL35803 X James Caughran 27818 Ormond Ave. Hayward CA 94544 PP Wallace Johnson4112W1iteAoes Rd MontgomeryALINorthl 36106Harry Apolan 27704 Saddle Rd. Rolling Hill CA 90274 CL Joseph Mead 1339 Renssalaer St. Jacksonville PL32205 Soughl Frank Gomas 2241 Noah Street Honolulu HI 96816 HI VI RC Charles Gray 201 Hulmen Salem Rd Terra Haute meets IN 47803XI Tom Cope 23262 SE 57th St 3 lssequah WA 98027 RC Soaring Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhornme University City RC James Mcfarty 18958 Marine View Seattle WA MD 63132 6 CL WR Bodcioch Jr 235 W Glade Palatine IL 60067 AC Pylon & Soaring AC Pattern other AC RC except $oaring Bold Face Selow ledleatee Chairmen Contest Board FREE FLI GHT CONTEST BOARDVi Chris Maggano 8676 Ginaer St John MO 63114 Henry Struck APO 2 Hamburg Old Lyme CT06371VII Bill Shailor 13596 Montrosa Detroit MI 48227 IIBradley Bgne 60 Lake Ave Lyndonville NY 14098VIII Mark Valerius 1627 Overland PassSugsrlantl TX 77478 IIIRudy Klsiber 2021 Lakeland Ave Lakewood OH 44107IX lerald Murphy 2432 Astron Colorado Springs CD 80906 IV Joe Boyla Jr 219 Shenandoah Rd Hampton VA 23361X Joe NOrcroaa PD Boa 65 Hanford CA 93232 VBonry Jenkins 3112 E Raises Rd Memphis TN 38118XI Kevin Collins 2320 Sahalee C Redmond WA 98052 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARD V J Davis Jr 1813 5 Lakeshore Dr Birmingham AL 35216 Lance Murphy 29 Hightop dr. B Haroden CT 06614 VI Paul Proefrock 3989 Waber Way LeaingtOn KY 40514 Ii Joe Friend 41 Carriage l4ili Dr. Colts Neck NJ 07722 VII Peter Waters 7420 7Mile Rd NOrlhviIIe MI 48167 III Ron Hasaclbrock 6320 Blueberry Hill Ct Cincinneti OH VIII Win Thomas 331 SE RockwOOd Bartlessille OK 74003 4b21 1 IX Loran Tregallas 3003 S Everett Wichita KS 67217 IV W Abarnethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO X gill Northrop Jr 621 W 19th St Costa Mesa CA 92627 20870 Xl Charles Oavenpott 14415 SE 268th St. Kent WA 98031 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARDVI Bats Burch 7032 N Sioux Chizago IL 60844 Gaorge Higgins P0 Box 462 North Pembroke MA 02358VII Jam* SintOn 4941 WiscOnsin N New Hope MN 5542B II Bill Boss 7706 289th St New Hyde Pgrk NY 11040 VIII Win Lse 3522 Tamarisk Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Ill Laird Jackson 1025 Winut St Philadelphia PA 19107 IX Michael Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 IV Ron McNally 6116 Bards Ave SpringfIeld VA 22152 X Vic Garner PD Box 573 Livermore CA 94850 V Dave Hamatraught PD Box 171 Moncks Corner SC 29481 XI John Thompson 1411 Bryant Ave. Cottage Grove DR 97424 SCALE CONTEST BOARDVI John Guenther AR 18ox 715 Borden IN 47106 lrv Seerl 52 Langhoins Dr Maehsaa NH 03060VII Clauda McCullough AR 1 8ox 467 Montezuma IA 50171 II Robert Deptens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14812 VIII Buddy Irwin 922 Sundown Ln. Desoto TX 75115 Ill Edward Wisser 1S21 Sommit St. McKeesport PA 15130 IX Dean Copelend 7817 Seward St Omaha NE88114 IV Bob Karlsson 2643 Marsh Ad Wilmington DE 19810 X Bill Stroman 12218 Dune 5t Norwalk CA 90650 V David PlaIt 6940 NW 15th Pt Lauderdale FL 33313 XI Earle Moorhead 275 5 View Place S Salem OR 97302 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD Ray Harlan IS Happy Hollow AdWayland MA01778VI ChrisMataunoOS7Bi3inger St John M0B3114 II Merrick Andraws 100 River Ad, A1 1 Bngote NJ 07803 VII Richard Doig 6 Canary Hill Pontiac Ml 48065 III Walter P Van Gorder 5669 Victory View Lv Cincinnati VIII Ralph lBud Tenny Boa 545 Richardson TX 75060 OH 4528IX Stan Chilton 300S Main Wichita KS 87202 IV Don Srull 941 Kiinberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102X Clarence Math- 3660 Ecochee Ave. San Diego CA 92117 V John Martin 3227 Darwin St Coconut Grove Miami FL XI Dave Hegan 199S7 S Red Land Rd Dragon City OR 97048 33133 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindlay 420 Tupelo Neparvhlle IL 60540 October1983 113 nappy group ot moaeiers nave just received AMA IJBtI0fl8I necora noiaer patches -vr ciuo meeting L R Mike Bame Benny James Jerry Krainock Gary lflner Keith Kindrick guest club meeting David PeltZ Alex Bower Adam Peltz Carl Goldbetg awarded patches ike Reagan Larry Pettyjohn Also receiving awards present Norm Timbs Jr 1983 Masters Tournament * Ron Van Putte Photos author Dave Brown Steve Helms Tony Frackowiak won right represent United States 1983 RC Aerobatics World Championships outpointing 42 other Master-class fliers Team Selec tion Finals Masters Tournament held Rough River State Park KY June 24-26 Dave Wilson first alternate having out-pointed Dean Koger fourth place Forty-five 74 qualifiers over country made trek Rough River competition held runway park three flight lines separated 600 800 feet four judges line pilots briefing agreed scores judges would countedthere no high low maneu ver scores thrown out Unfortunately since originally planned high low score maneuver would thrown outthe computerized scoring sys tem set up way computer program modified site scores judges could used Two rounds competition flying scheduled between 700 am 200 pm three days order avoid problems caused looking afternoon sun afternoons used work out problems just relax Strategies three sets four judges quickly earned reputations age~ tough scoring sets turned out tough set judges appeared have significant impact results As happens contests judging sets appeared score higher contest went Since fliers rotated line line judges stayed fliers advantage appear front tough judges late contest sets scores came up true because official score contestant sum three best flight scoresone flight front set judges pilot flew front tough judges during first fourth rounds appeared have dis tint disadvantage compared third sixth rounds Unfortunately some judges seemed change scoring criteria name fliers came line halo effect bothered everyone ex cept ones benefitted However doesnt seem prac tical way eliminate problem short having contestants fly identical airplanes standing enclosed area isolated judges Its unfortunate fact life Pattern flying Dave Brown led beginning obvious contest really second third places end fifth round Tony Frackowiak appeared comfortably second place Dean Koger bubble third place Dave Wilson Steve Helms John Britt within striking distance appeared Steve Helms best chance im proving position because going front easy judges rela tively low score third round Continued page 116 114 Model Aviation US i-A KU Aerobatics team celebrates end Finals meetand hard-won victories Team consis Team Manager Dick Penrod Steve Helms Tony Frackowiak Dave Brown Assistant Team Manager Rod Barnes Next World Championships Rough River flying Site living accommodations smooth flying competition roughl Next stop three winners 1983 RC Aero batics World Championships October 10-15 in Pensacola Florida contest site beautitul state park Rough River KY park personnel helpful enthusiastic Virtually tents chairs tables other contest facilities provided park Look sign looks like fin rudder typical Pattern modell Lurt uoergs super Lurare sporteo unique arter-muttier protruaing its aft fuselage bottom business end kids Tijuana Taxi bicycle horn gag-gift loving wife Shirley Ron claims weird sound curious cylindrical protrusion side aft spinner VS engines fuel pump Noise tests FAI style L RI Lee McDuffees Rossi-powered Phoenix B gets noise check stand CD Ron Hesseibrock assists Frank Dykes checks noise level Jim Kimbros Silhouette flight circle noise meter down near ground level little stand near Franks feetl Dave Wilson holds model Both Jim Dave Californiaplaced high standings get quiet L RI Harry Roe dreamed up intake muffler Bob Akers OS engineits RC car air filter worked very well Don Weitz Hippo Tipo 825 inverted rear-exhaust Webra engine wanted top-mount muffler solution Janesco header 5-in offset Note pipe has silicone-tube extension exhaust Enclosed-pipe models quieter Tony Frackowiak pulled out stops make team time after barely missing 81 Note new trim shape LI Bottom view Dave Browns new Illusion CR shows bent ED pipe molds bottom fuselage though exhaust plumbing still basically out breeze care taken fair header pipe make pleasing appearanceand less drag too October1983 115 Tournament continued replace Steve improved score whopping 88 points overtook both Koger Frackowiak earn second place Dave Wilson improved third-round score 255 points move ahead Koger too Dean could put together high enough score regain third spot despite being front 'easy judges John Britt outside chance get ting third place face tough judges sixth round couldnt get high enough score John few fliers throw away 1600 flight using 14435 tough judges really hurt him Noise distinctive difference 1983 Masters Tournament pilots attempts meet FAt noise require ments Noise measurements taken fore flight pilots pass least once counting flight order make US team flight line test conducted placing measuring device meter engine exhaust side airt. eng running full throttle noise measure ment exceeded 105 dB pilot redo test elevated stand after last round day FAI standards require noise level stand should exceed 100 dB extensive testing Ed Izzo AMA District VP AMA Noise Committee Chairman did show correlation expected FAI According FAI 105 dB reading runway corresponds 100 dB reading stand Most engines composite two- three-bladed propellers no dif ference noise level between being runway stand Only woodprop engines appreciable difference 1-3 dB combinations passed noise test usually high-pitch two- threeblade composite propeller intake mufflers after-mufflers enclosedpipe designs much successful passing noise test exposed-pipe designs pilots mixture controls suspected some pilots passed noise test engine full rich mixture flew pattern engine leaned out pilot suspected having mixture control tied retract function t. thc engine leant u t gurs came up None allegations proved gossip going up down flight line about different pilots vt#& lsi4$t b iv- sgsi~00 5O t55 4I$/35oSriss /3375 AL 4q/Yk k%H/IJ95 Sn7~ /500 L Af& &bk IW0IflQWsbO1iCt5 C0eo/ ns -o s*I3Z5 Dff4oii /3flO/$Z/lrgs*Lt4AVS tIf *1~j41A&o rasoseu i5s% / OFRW V9AS lIu t44~ ne oi7k /5~ i No 34MW4&e picture worth 1000 words Well two photos must worth 2000 words thenl show scoring rounds flown 1983 DC Aerobatics Teaui FinalsResults Data ITop 201 Fly Wt ContestantHometownAgeAircraftib/oz*Construct Finish**EngineCarburetorHeaderPipe Dave BrownHamilton37Illusion3/2FBFoacrylicOSFSROS7HMacsED bent OHenamel Steve HelmsPensacola34Sensation8/11WBWWownIM FL Tony FrackowiakLoveland27Tlporare8/12FFoSuperpoxyOSFSRST Mag VMacsED OH mod Dave WlisonFountain Valley24DeceptIon9/8BFolmronRRJanescoRossi CA Dean KogerDayton39EU110/4FFoSuperpoxyWR057DRossiRossi OH Jim KimbroVisalia27Silhouette9/8BFolmronRRRosalRossi CA John BrittLees SummIt28Tipo 7508/6FFoSuperpoxySTSTMacsED MO Steve StrickerBaltimore21Brushfire8/12FF0Superpoxy0S60057GEnysOPS MDMonoKote Tony BonettiEmersonunkEu-i9/4FF0SuperpoxyWWWebraIM NJ Ron OilmanBakersfield36HipO Tipo10/0FF0SuperpoxyWHW DynaMacsIM CAI m ron Mike McConvliieWest Chester 18Tlporare8/0FF0SuperpoxyOSFSRST Meg VownED OH__________________________________________________________ Douglas FergusonOmaha 27EU110/8FFolacquerWRW DynaMacsMacs NEMonoKote Bili CunninghamTulsa22XLT9/12BFolmronWMartin Ent MacsOPS OK Robert AkersNew Albany37Tiporare8/0FFoacrylic0561ST Mag VMacsED INlacquer Don WeltZHenderson35HIpo Tipo9/8FF0SuperpoxyWRW DynaJanescoHattori NV Steve RojecklNicevllie271 Brushfire9/8FF0SuperpoxyEST Mag VMacsRosal FLMonoKote Chuck ShadeMlamlsburg47Nova8/8FF0SuperpoxyVSVSMacsVS OH Ron ChidgeyPensacois51Tiger Tall 48/2BFOacrylicVSVSVSRossi FLenamel Brian CrossleySt Paul36PhoenIx 89/0FFoepoxyRRRossiRoSSI MN James BennettGlenvlew33Tipo 7507/12FFoHobbypoxy OSFSR057DMacsMacs ILMonoKote Keyz F rglass B a Fo W **Key OSFSR FSR ABC 0S6 OS 60 0S61 WR a rear exhaust W a R l ST rtigre S-61 E 60 VS VS 60 116 Model Aviation managed pass noise test air planes sounded loud air 6 7NT&EU J 4 IISL&111r r CAdPIQLOrsIyj ia rejii#Jffiyaiqsi LPO j15OtoI$37 ~ W ~rnoI5H43L5 J CA*SAAd e t4* 2EDWUI9 /39g 15Q really want get nitty-gritty can follow round-by-round scoring Note columns rounds 142536 Turnaround Pattern During discussions pilots appeared preoccupied next years competition acted though foregone conclusion would flying FAI Turnaround Pattern next year though vote hasnt held RC Contest Board members yet Because preoccupa tion Turnaround Pattern reluctant build new airplane years competition Instead making what thinking about what next year course some notable exceptions way thinking generally fliers good chance making US Team wanted maxi mize chances team selection competition building new airplane Planes Dave Brown flew new airplane called Illusion looks very much like mid-wing Tiporare got kind tired telling people Illusion Tiporare fact thats probably decided name Steve Helms new Sensation de sign inverted engine variablepitch propeller finished typical Helms flawless manner Tony Frackowiak almost didnt have airplane because elevator servo failed week before competition managed belly minor damage repairable Don Lowe crashed new Phantasy de sign nonot Phoenix 9 morning last day practice forcing him go backup Phoenix 8 aircraft dismay mechanical problems complicated fact hadnt flown Phoenix 8 competition long time As result poor scores dur ing first four rounds borrowed Dean Pappas Upchuck last two rounds scores improved dramatically case never heard Upchuck Pappas airplane named Don Lowe airplane actually modified XLT According Dean looked plans after buying kit almost up chucked decided make changes fuselage suit tastes asked Don what airplane Dean told story about modifications Don told him should called Upchuck name stuck way 1983 NC Aerobatics Team FinalsResults Data ITop 201 FuelRollMIXDualControl ContestantPlugPumiPropellerFuelRetracts RadioMode Button ControlRates MIxerRemarks BrownFoxPerryWellerRoGo 15%BrownWorld2NVAER Nnew design 3-bladeExpert Mk iimId-wIng HelmsOPSNMKCool PowerBrownFutaba2NVAERvariableInverted var pItch15%pitch propengine Frackowlak KS1LNGiezndnrRoGoBrownJR2NNAER N 10-74z15%unlimIted WIlsonRosalNOW Alrscrew Home Brew BrownJR2NYAER N 11-9unlimIted KogerOPSNMax DaIleyCool PowerBrownJR1NNNNexponential 11-7controls KimbroRosalNDW Alracrew Home Brew BrownJR1NVAR N 11-9 BrlttOPSNGlezndnrRoGOBrownPro LIne2NNAER N 10-7*a 3-bI15%JR Servos StrickerKB1LNOW AlrecrewRed MaxBrownJR2NVNN 11-1015%UnlImIted BonettlWebraNCircusCool PowerIMJR2NVNN UnlImited GlimanOPSNMK2Sllent CoolPowerIMJR1VVAER N 11-7*UnlimIted McConvllIeKB1LNGiezndnrRoGoBrownJR2NNAEN 10-9 3-bI5%UnlimIted FergusonOPSNJapaneseRed MaxBrown JR N 11-7*5%century CunnIngham OPSNRev-UpFAIRilomJR2NNAER N 117* AkersRosalNunknownRoGoBrownJR2NNAEN 104 3-bI WeltzWebraNMK 1 Silent Cool PowerIMJR2NVNE-Ainverted 11-SUnlImItedengIne RojecklRoselNMax DaileyRed MaxBrownJR2NNNN 10-95%UnlImIted ShadeRossiVSunknownBossBrownPro LineSSNVAN 5%JR servos ChldgeyOPSVSMax DaIleyCool Power BrownJRSSVVAER N 10-8 3 bISingle StIck CrossleyRosalNGiezndnrCool PowerB&DJR2VVAER Nused trans 107 3-bI5%Unlimitedmltter tray BennettRossiNGiezndnrK&B 500IMJR2NNAER N 10-8UnlimIted October1983 117 1983 Masters Tournament Results Grand Total 0 C C Contestant 1 Dave Brown16000 416245 515960 348205 2 Steve Helms16235 415320 516015 6147570 3 Tony Frackowiak15190 416005 216295 347490 4 David Wilson15690 414985 216350 647025 S Dean Koger15965 415255 515670 646890 6 Jim Kimbro15035 415910 515725 646670 7 John Britt15990 414435 516125 646550 8 Steven Stricker14865 415780 515650 346295 9 Tony Bonetti15300 415720 515155 646175 10 Ron Gilman15765 415190 215050 6QQj 11 Mike McConville14705 415340 215740 345785 12 Douglas Ferguson15115 414610 515895 645620 13 Bill Cunningham16045 415110 214455 345610 14 Bob Akers15590 415010 514920 645520 J Don Weitz15220 114730 515500 61 16 Steve Rojecki14620 415390 515360 645370 17 Chuck Shade15245 415430 214570 645245 18 Ron Chidgey15420 413835 215770 645025 19 Brian Crossley15195 413705 515830 644730 20 Jim Bennett14570 413960 515790 3144320 21 Chris Lakin 22 Lee McDuffee Jr 23lDon Lowe 150201 15200 4 13420 1 15050 5 14520 5 15355 5 14190 6 14515 6 15240 6 44260 44235 44015 24Mike Goble14400 414745 214850 343995 25Marvin Ingerson15340 414690 213855 643885 26Bill Thomas15160 114450 213960 64357C 27Paul Clements14685 414815 513945 343445 28Earl Haury15350 413325 214750 643425 29Dean Pappas13925 414740 214265 642930 30Carl Weber14135113425 215315 6 31Alan Dupler13795 414405 514665 642865 32George Asteris13795 414340 514580 642715 33Stacey Mills14325 413550 514515 642390 34Bill Fuori13710 413325 215045 642080 35Edward Keck14190 412990 514850 642030 36Dougie Consolvo14865 413265 513315 641445 37CW Reed12780 414210 214380 641370 38Kurt Krempetz13925 412995 514220 641140 39Bill Macek12370 114515 214135 341020 40 Roger Smith 12885 4 14170 5 1381061 2 43 44 45 Curtis Oberg Bill Ney Syd Clement Sal Battaglia Jess Hogan 12445 1 14130 4 12530 1 14290 4 12485 1 14365 2 13805 5 12160 2 13345 2 14435 2 13760 3 12290 3 14115 3 9860 3 00 3 40570 40225 38805 37495 26920 Bill Cunningham flew stock XLT 13th place design obviously competi tive unmodified state Personalities Bill Cunningham probably new name us Bill third place after second round everyone going around saying Bill Cunningham though Bill moved back placings later contest nobody going wonderwho again Hes young tal ented flier has great future Pattern com petition Notable among fliers absent 1983 Masters Tournament Mark Rad cliff Mark four-time member US Team since earning berth 1975 Masters Tournament Rough River Apparently Mark hasnt flying much lately since remarried new Awards continued 1982 created awards patches have recently added inven tory AMA HQs Competition Department baby Dave Brown made interesting observa tion selected US Team 1975 Masters Tournament oldest US Team member age 29 fact oldest compe titors 1975 World Championships Bern Switzerland Now its eight years later Dave ready represent US fifth time Hell probably still oldest competitors World Championships Amenities Most contestants helpers fam ilies stayed park lodge quarter-mile runway pool lodge great place cool off after hot day out flight line weather hot too daytime highs over 90 degrees near calm wind conditions Anyone holding National Record Janu ary 1 1983 eligible receive new patches Modelers setting National Records after January 1 1983 should auto matically receive patch Record three days competition Kentucky State Park personnel very helpful provided fa cilities used flight line obviously enjoyed having Masters Tournament Rough River look ward having Mint Julep Meet other RC contests future years Summary Contest Director Ron Hesselbrock per formed yeoman service putting excellent contest recruited parents ran up down flight line golf cart picking up scoresheets Howard Crispin Chief Judge difficult task rounding up making arrangements 1 2 judges Ron Howard other volunteers can proud efforts 1983 Masters Tournament Application forms approved Modelers have held National Records prior January 1 1983 date can obtain patches upon written request price $250 per patch 118 Model Aviation 0 C Contestant Round Totals Round Totals Grand Total Peltz holds Junior RC Sailplane records other try 5 dad R justly proud him Carl Goldberg 1 David Peltz display 54 AMA National Record Holder Patches awarded ceremony
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COM PETITIjjjAfrjw NEWSLETTE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 SAMUEL MORSE DRIVE RESTON VA 22090 First National-Record-Holder Patch Award Ceremony recent meeting San Fernapdo Valley Silent Flyers Club member Carl Goldberg called upon participate mass award new AMA National Rec ord Holder patches distributed amaz ing 54 patches meeting 53 SFVSF club members nonmember Keith Kindrick guest RC Sailplane records Eleven modelers divided 54 awards Jerry Krainock receiving 16 six Open Distance six Declared Distance three Thermal Duration Duration National Record Alex Bower received nine patches Gary Ittner got seven Adam Peltz Mike Reagan five Larry Pettyjohn received three patches Benny James took home two Mike Bame Keith Kindrick David Peltz got patch Norm Timbs Jr away school awarded patch four National Records Eligible Awards An AMA Executive Council decision Continued page 1 18 modeling before Carl Goldberg Carl received no patches club meeting hes held share Nation al Records illustrious career dedi cation hobby has seen him designing manufacturing fine models supplies over 45 years Competition Directory CONTEST COORDINATORS PP Pat English 823 Broadway Vincennes IN 47591 I Service Williams 347 Southwick Rd. Westfield MA 01085 VII events entire district accept Michigeni II A Sobrints 87-26 88th 5t. Woodhaven Queens NY 11421 Gregg Seydel 3625 East Iota Terrace Cudahy WI 53110 RC Ernest Nikodem 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 Michigan RC Bill Pgori 28 Ferowood Commack NY 11725 RC Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 Ill Ken Reber 427 Elm Nazareth PA 18064 BasIl CL & PF Paul Smith 11112 Dill Sterling Hgts MI 48077 M Weisenbach 4568 W 148tn Cleveland OH 44135 lWestJ,VIII Randy Randolph PD Box 271048 Daslas TX 75227 IV Warren Sanders Jr 9735 52nd Avenue Collage Park MD IX Bill Bieda UNIVAC Bldg. 7100 W Canter Rd No 420 20741Omahs NE 68106 RC Ed Byarley 200 Commander Cove Staflord VA 22554AC George Hunter 6962 5 Lamar St Littleton CO 80123 V AC HR Norckauer 12016 Qasens P1 Huntsville AL35803 X James Caughran 27818 Ormond Ave. Hayward CA 94544 PP Wallace Johnson4112W1iteAoes Rd MontgomeryALINorthl 36106Harry Apolan 27704 Saddle Rd. Rolling Hill CA 90274 CL Joseph Mead 1339 Renssalaer St. Jacksonville PL32205 Soughl Frank Gomas 2241 Noah Street Honolulu HI 96816 HI VI RC Charles Gray 201 Hulmen Salem Rd Terra Haute meets IN 47803XI Tom Cope 23262 SE 57th St 3 lssequah WA 98027 RC Soaring Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhornme University City RC James Mcfarty 18958 Marine View Seattle WA MD 63132 6 CL WR Bodcioch Jr 235 W Glade Palatine IL 60067 AC Pylon & Soaring AC Pattern other AC RC except $oaring Bold Face Selow ledleatee Chairmen Contest Board FREE FLI GHT CONTEST BOARDVi Chris Maggano 8676 Ginaer St John MO 63114 Henry Struck APO 2 Hamburg Old Lyme CT06371VII Bill Shailor 13596 Montrosa Detroit MI 48227 IIBradley Bgne 60 Lake Ave Lyndonville NY 14098VIII Mark Valerius 1627 Overland PassSugsrlantl TX 77478 IIIRudy Klsiber 2021 Lakeland Ave Lakewood OH 44107IX lerald Murphy 2432 Astron Colorado Springs CD 80906 IV Joe Boyla Jr 219 Shenandoah Rd Hampton VA 23361X Joe NOrcroaa PD Boa 65 Hanford CA 93232 VBonry Jenkins 3112 E Raises Rd Memphis TN 38118XI Kevin Collins 2320 Sahalee C Redmond WA 98052 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARD V J Davis Jr 1813 5 Lakeshore Dr Birmingham AL 35216 Lance Murphy 29 Hightop dr. B Haroden CT 06614 VI Paul Proefrock 3989 Waber Way LeaingtOn KY 40514 Ii Joe Friend 41 Carriage l4ili Dr. Colts Neck NJ 07722 VII Peter Waters 7420 7Mile Rd NOrlhviIIe MI 48167 III Ron Hasaclbrock 6320 Blueberry Hill Ct Cincinneti OH VIII Win Thomas 331 SE RockwOOd Bartlessille OK 74003 4b21 1 IX Loran Tregallas 3003 S Everett Wichita KS 67217 IV W Abarnethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO X gill Northrop Jr 621 W 19th St Costa Mesa CA 92627 20870 Xl Charles Oavenpott 14415 SE 268th St. Kent WA 98031 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARDVI Bats Burch 7032 N Sioux Chizago IL 60844 Gaorge Higgins P0 Box 462 North Pembroke MA 02358VII Jam* SintOn 4941 WiscOnsin N New Hope MN 5542B II Bill Boss 7706 289th St New Hyde Pgrk NY 11040 VIII Win Lse 3522 Tamarisk Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Ill Laird Jackson 1025 Winut St Philadelphia PA 19107 IX Michael Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 IV Ron McNally 6116 Bards Ave SpringfIeld VA 22152 X Vic Garner PD Box 573 Livermore CA 94850 V Dave Hamatraught PD Box 171 Moncks Corner SC 29481 XI John Thompson 1411 Bryant Ave. Cottage Grove DR 97424 SCALE CONTEST BOARDVI John Guenther AR 18ox 715 Borden IN 47106 lrv Seerl 52 Langhoins Dr Maehsaa NH 03060VII Clauda McCullough AR 1 8ox 467 Montezuma IA 50171 II Robert Deptens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14812 VIII Buddy Irwin 922 Sundown Ln. Desoto TX 75115 Ill Edward Wisser 1S21 Sommit St. McKeesport PA 15130 IX Dean Copelend 7817 Seward St Omaha NE88114 IV Bob Karlsson 2643 Marsh Ad Wilmington DE 19810 X Bill Stroman 12218 Dune 5t Norwalk CA 90650 V David PlaIt 6940 NW 15th Pt Lauderdale FL 33313 XI Earle Moorhead 275 5 View Place S Salem OR 97302 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD Ray Harlan IS Happy Hollow AdWayland MA01778VI ChrisMataunoOS7Bi3inger St John M0B3114 II Merrick Andraws 100 River Ad, A1 1 Bngote NJ 07803 VII Richard Doig 6 Canary Hill Pontiac Ml 48065 III Walter P Van Gorder 5669 Victory View Lv Cincinnati VIII Ralph lBud Tenny Boa 545 Richardson TX 75060 OH 4528IX Stan Chilton 300S Main Wichita KS 87202 IV Don Srull 941 Kiinberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102X Clarence Math- 3660 Ecochee Ave. San Diego CA 92117 V John Martin 3227 Darwin St Coconut Grove Miami FL XI Dave Hegan 199S7 S Red Land Rd Dragon City OR 97048 33133 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindlay 420 Tupelo Neparvhlle IL 60540 October1983 113 nappy group ot moaeiers nave just received AMA IJBtI0fl8I necora noiaer patches -vr ciuo meeting L R Mike Bame Benny James Jerry Krainock Gary lflner Keith Kindrick guest club meeting David PeltZ Alex Bower Adam Peltz Carl Goldbetg awarded patches ike Reagan Larry Pettyjohn Also receiving awards present Norm Timbs Jr 1983 Masters Tournament * Ron Van Putte Photos author Dave Brown Steve Helms Tony Frackowiak won right represent United States 1983 RC Aerobatics World Championships outpointing 42 other Master-class fliers Team Selec tion Finals Masters Tournament held Rough River State Park KY June 24-26 Dave Wilson first alternate having out-pointed Dean Koger fourth place Forty-five 74 qualifiers over country made trek Rough River competition held runway park three flight lines separated 600 800 feet four judges line pilots briefing agreed scores judges would countedthere no high low maneu ver scores thrown out Unfortunately since originally planned high low score maneuver would thrown outthe computerized scoring sys tem set up way computer program modified site scores judges could used Two rounds competition flying scheduled between 700 am 200 pm three days order avoid problems caused looking afternoon sun afternoons used work out problems just relax Strategies three sets four judges quickly earned reputations age~ tough scoring sets turned out tough set judges appeared have significant impact results As happens contests judging sets appeared score higher contest went Since fliers rotated line line judges stayed fliers advantage appear front tough judges late contest sets scores came up true because official score contestant sum three best flight scoresone flight front set judges pilot flew front tough judges during first fourth rounds appeared have dis tint disadvantage compared third sixth rounds Unfortunately some judges seemed change scoring criteria name fliers came line halo effect bothered everyone ex cept ones benefitted However doesnt seem prac tical way eliminate problem short having contestants fly identical airplanes standing enclosed area isolated judges Its unfortunate fact life Pattern flying Dave Brown led beginning obvious contest really second third places end fifth round Tony Frackowiak appeared comfortably second place Dean Koger bubble third place Dave Wilson Steve Helms John Britt within striking distance appeared Steve Helms best chance im proving position because going front easy judges rela tively low score third round Continued page 116 114 Model Aviation US i-A KU Aerobatics team celebrates end Finals meetand hard-won victories Team consis Team Manager Dick Penrod Steve Helms Tony Frackowiak Dave Brown Assistant Team Manager Rod Barnes Next World Championships Rough River flying Site living accommodations smooth flying competition roughl Next stop three winners 1983 RC Aero batics World Championships October 10-15 in Pensacola Florida contest site beautitul state park Rough River KY park personnel helpful enthusiastic Virtually tents chairs tables other contest facilities provided park Look sign looks like fin rudder typical Pattern modell Lurt uoergs super Lurare sporteo unique arter-muttier protruaing its aft fuselage bottom business end kids Tijuana Taxi bicycle horn gag-gift loving wife Shirley Ron claims weird sound curious cylindrical protrusion side aft spinner VS engines fuel pump Noise tests FAI style L RI Lee McDuffees Rossi-powered Phoenix B gets noise check stand CD Ron Hesseibrock assists Frank Dykes checks noise level Jim Kimbros Silhouette flight circle noise meter down near ground level little stand near Franks feetl Dave Wilson holds model Both Jim Dave Californiaplaced high standings get quiet L RI Harry Roe dreamed up intake muffler Bob Akers OS engineits RC car air filter worked very well Don Weitz Hippo Tipo 825 inverted rear-exhaust Webra engine wanted top-mount muffler solution Janesco header 5-in offset Note pipe has silicone-tube extension exhaust Enclosed-pipe models quieter Tony Frackowiak pulled out stops make team time after barely missing 81 Note new trim shape LI Bottom view Dave Browns new Illusion CR shows bent ED pipe molds bottom fuselage though exhaust plumbing still basically out breeze care taken fair header pipe make pleasing appearanceand less drag too October1983 115 Tournament continued replace Steve improved score whopping 88 points overtook both Koger Frackowiak earn second place Dave Wilson improved third-round score 255 points move ahead Koger too Dean could put together high enough score regain third spot despite being front 'easy judges John Britt outside chance get ting third place face tough judges sixth round couldnt get high enough score John few fliers throw away 1600 flight using 14435 tough judges really hurt him Noise distinctive difference 1983 Masters Tournament pilots attempts meet FAt noise require ments Noise measurements taken fore flight pilots pass least once counting flight order make US team flight line test conducted placing measuring device meter engine exhaust side airt. eng running full throttle noise measure ment exceeded 105 dB pilot redo test elevated stand after last round day FAI standards require noise level stand should exceed 100 dB extensive testing Ed Izzo AMA District VP AMA Noise Committee Chairman did show correlation expected FAI According FAI 105 dB reading runway corresponds 100 dB reading stand Most engines composite two- three-bladed propellers no dif ference noise level between being runway stand Only woodprop engines appreciable difference 1-3 dB combinations passed noise test usually high-pitch two- threeblade composite propeller intake mufflers after-mufflers enclosedpipe designs much successful passing noise test exposed-pipe designs pilots mixture controls suspected some pilots passed noise test engine full rich mixture flew pattern engine leaned out pilot suspected having mixture control tied retract function t. thc engine leant u t gurs came up None allegations proved gossip going up down flight line about different pilots vt#& lsi4$t b iv- sgsi~00 5O t55 4I$/35oSriss /3375 AL 4q/Yk k%H/IJ95 Sn7~ /500 L Af& &bk IW0IflQWsbO1iCt5 C0eo/ ns -o s*I3Z5 Dff4oii /3flO/$Z/lrgs*Lt4AVS tIf *1~j41A&o rasoseu i5s% / OFRW V9AS lIu t44~ ne oi7k /5~ i No 34MW4&e picture worth 1000 words Well two photos must worth 2000 words thenl show scoring rounds flown 1983 DC Aerobatics Teaui FinalsResults Data ITop 201 Fly Wt ContestantHometownAgeAircraftib/oz*Construct Finish**EngineCarburetorHeaderPipe Dave BrownHamilton37Illusion3/2FBFoacrylicOSFSROS7HMacsED bent OHenamel Steve HelmsPensacola34Sensation8/11WBWWownIM FL Tony FrackowiakLoveland27Tlporare8/12FFoSuperpoxyOSFSRST Mag VMacsED OH mod Dave WlisonFountain Valley24DeceptIon9/8BFolmronRRJanescoRossi CA Dean KogerDayton39EU110/4FFoSuperpoxyWR057DRossiRossi OH Jim KimbroVisalia27Silhouette9/8BFolmronRRRosalRossi CA John BrittLees SummIt28Tipo 7508/6FFoSuperpoxySTSTMacsED MO Steve StrickerBaltimore21Brushfire8/12FF0Superpoxy0S60057GEnysOPS MDMonoKote Tony BonettiEmersonunkEu-i9/4FF0SuperpoxyWWWebraIM NJ Ron OilmanBakersfield36HipO Tipo10/0FF0SuperpoxyWHW DynaMacsIM CAI m ron Mike McConvliieWest Chester 18Tlporare8/0FF0SuperpoxyOSFSRST Meg VownED OH__________________________________________________________ Douglas FergusonOmaha 27EU110/8FFolacquerWRW DynaMacsMacs NEMonoKote Bili CunninghamTulsa22XLT9/12BFolmronWMartin Ent MacsOPS OK Robert AkersNew Albany37Tiporare8/0FFoacrylic0561ST Mag VMacsED INlacquer Don WeltZHenderson35HIpo Tipo9/8FF0SuperpoxyWRW DynaJanescoHattori NV Steve RojecklNicevllie271 Brushfire9/8FF0SuperpoxyEST Mag VMacsRosal FLMonoKote Chuck ShadeMlamlsburg47Nova8/8FF0SuperpoxyVSVSMacsVS OH Ron ChidgeyPensacois51Tiger Tall 48/2BFOacrylicVSVSVSRossi FLenamel Brian CrossleySt Paul36PhoenIx 89/0FFoepoxyRRRossiRoSSI MN James BennettGlenvlew33Tipo 7507/12FFoHobbypoxy OSFSR057DMacsMacs ILMonoKote Keyz F rglass B a Fo W **Key OSFSR FSR ABC 0S6 OS 60 0S61 WR a rear exhaust W a R l ST rtigre S-61 E 60 VS VS 60 116 Model Aviation managed pass noise test air planes sounded loud air 6 7NT&EU J 4 IISL&111r r CAdPIQLOrsIyj ia rejii#Jffiyaiqsi LPO j15OtoI$37 ~ W ~rnoI5H43L5 J CA*SAAd e t4* 2EDWUI9 /39g 15Q really want get nitty-gritty can follow round-by-round scoring Note columns rounds 142536 Turnaround Pattern During discussions pilots appeared preoccupied next years competition acted though foregone conclusion would flying FAI Turnaround Pattern next year though vote hasnt held RC Contest Board members yet Because preoccupa tion Turnaround Pattern reluctant build new airplane years competition Instead making what thinking about what next year course some notable exceptions way thinking generally fliers good chance making US Team wanted maxi mize chances team selection competition building new airplane Planes Dave Brown flew new airplane called Illusion looks very much like mid-wing Tiporare got kind tired telling people Illusion Tiporare fact thats probably decided name Steve Helms new Sensation de sign inverted engine variablepitch propeller finished typical Helms flawless manner Tony Frackowiak almost didnt have airplane because elevator servo failed week before competition managed belly minor damage repairable Don Lowe crashed new Phantasy de sign nonot Phoenix 9 morning last day practice forcing him go backup Phoenix 8 aircraft dismay mechanical problems complicated fact hadnt flown Phoenix 8 competition long time As result poor scores dur ing first four rounds borrowed Dean Pappas Upchuck last two rounds scores improved dramatically case never heard Upchuck Pappas airplane named Don Lowe airplane actually modified XLT According Dean looked plans after buying kit almost up chucked decided make changes fuselage suit tastes asked Don what airplane Dean told story about modifications Don told him should called Upchuck name stuck way 1983 NC Aerobatics Team FinalsResults Data ITop 201 FuelRollMIXDualControl ContestantPlugPumiPropellerFuelRetracts RadioMode Button ControlRates MIxerRemarks BrownFoxPerryWellerRoGo 15%BrownWorld2NVAER Nnew design 3-bladeExpert Mk iimId-wIng HelmsOPSNMKCool PowerBrownFutaba2NVAERvariableInverted var pItch15%pitch propengine Frackowlak KS1LNGiezndnrRoGoBrownJR2NNAER N 10-74z15%unlimIted WIlsonRosalNOW Alrscrew Home Brew BrownJR2NYAER N 11-9unlimIted KogerOPSNMax DaIleyCool PowerBrownJR1NNNNexponential 11-7controls KimbroRosalNDW Alracrew Home Brew BrownJR1NVAR N 11-9 BrlttOPSNGlezndnrRoGOBrownPro LIne2NNAER N 10-7*a 3-bI15%JR Servos StrickerKB1LNOW AlrecrewRed MaxBrownJR2NVNN 11-1015%UnlImIted BonettlWebraNCircusCool PowerIMJR2NVNN UnlImited GlimanOPSNMK2Sllent CoolPowerIMJR1VVAER N 11-7*UnlimIted McConvllIeKB1LNGiezndnrRoGoBrownJR2NNAEN 10-9 3-bI5%UnlimIted FergusonOPSNJapaneseRed MaxBrown JR N 11-7*5%century CunnIngham OPSNRev-UpFAIRilomJR2NNAER N 117* AkersRosalNunknownRoGoBrownJR2NNAEN 104 3-bI WeltzWebraNMK 1 Silent Cool PowerIMJR2NVNE-Ainverted 11-SUnlImItedengIne RojecklRoselNMax DaileyRed MaxBrownJR2NNNN 10-95%UnlImIted ShadeRossiVSunknownBossBrownPro LineSSNVAN 5%JR servos ChldgeyOPSVSMax DaIleyCool Power BrownJRSSVVAER N 10-8 3 bISingle StIck CrossleyRosalNGiezndnrCool PowerB&DJR2VVAER Nused trans 107 3-bI5%Unlimitedmltter tray BennettRossiNGiezndnrK&B 500IMJR2NNAER N 10-8UnlimIted October1983 117 1983 Masters Tournament Results Grand Total 0 C C Contestant 1 Dave Brown16000 416245 515960 348205 2 Steve Helms16235 415320 516015 6147570 3 Tony Frackowiak15190 416005 216295 347490 4 David Wilson15690 414985 216350 647025 S Dean Koger15965 415255 515670 646890 6 Jim Kimbro15035 415910 515725 646670 7 John Britt15990 414435 516125 646550 8 Steven Stricker14865 415780 515650 346295 9 Tony Bonetti15300 415720 515155 646175 10 Ron Gilman15765 415190 215050 6QQj 11 Mike McConville14705 415340 215740 345785 12 Douglas Ferguson15115 414610 515895 645620 13 Bill Cunningham16045 415110 214455 345610 14 Bob Akers15590 415010 514920 645520 J Don Weitz15220 114730 515500 61 16 Steve Rojecki14620 415390 515360 645370 17 Chuck Shade15245 415430 214570 645245 18 Ron Chidgey15420 413835 215770 645025 19 Brian Crossley15195 413705 515830 644730 20 Jim Bennett14570 413960 515790 3144320 21 Chris Lakin 22 Lee McDuffee Jr 23lDon Lowe 150201 15200 4 13420 1 15050 5 14520 5 15355 5 14190 6 14515 6 15240 6 44260 44235 44015 24Mike Goble14400 414745 214850 343995 25Marvin Ingerson15340 414690 213855 643885 26Bill Thomas15160 114450 213960 64357C 27Paul Clements14685 414815 513945 343445 28Earl Haury15350 413325 214750 643425 29Dean Pappas13925 414740 214265 642930 30Carl Weber14135113425 215315 6 31Alan Dupler13795 414405 514665 642865 32George Asteris13795 414340 514580 642715 33Stacey Mills14325 413550 514515 642390 34Bill Fuori13710 413325 215045 642080 35Edward Keck14190 412990 514850 642030 36Dougie Consolvo14865 413265 513315 641445 37CW Reed12780 414210 214380 641370 38Kurt Krempetz13925 412995 514220 641140 39Bill Macek12370 114515 214135 341020 40 Roger Smith 12885 4 14170 5 1381061 2 43 44 45 Curtis Oberg Bill Ney Syd Clement Sal Battaglia Jess Hogan 12445 1 14130 4 12530 1 14290 4 12485 1 14365 2 13805 5 12160 2 13345 2 14435 2 13760 3 12290 3 14115 3 9860 3 00 3 40570 40225 38805 37495 26920 Bill Cunningham flew stock XLT 13th place design obviously competi tive unmodified state Personalities Bill Cunningham probably new name us Bill third place after second round everyone going around saying Bill Cunningham though Bill moved back placings later contest nobody going wonderwho again Hes young tal ented flier has great future Pattern com petition Notable among fliers absent 1983 Masters Tournament Mark Rad cliff Mark four-time member US Team since earning berth 1975 Masters Tournament Rough River Apparently Mark hasnt flying much lately since remarried new Awards continued 1982 created awards patches have recently added inven tory AMA HQs Competition Department baby Dave Brown made interesting observa tion selected US Team 1975 Masters Tournament oldest US Team member age 29 fact oldest compe titors 1975 World Championships Bern Switzerland Now its eight years later Dave ready represent US fifth time Hell probably still oldest competitors World Championships Amenities Most contestants helpers fam ilies stayed park lodge quarter-mile runway pool lodge great place cool off after hot day out flight line weather hot too daytime highs over 90 degrees near calm wind conditions Anyone holding National Record Janu ary 1 1983 eligible receive new patches Modelers setting National Records after January 1 1983 should auto matically receive patch Record three days competition Kentucky State Park personnel very helpful provided fa cilities used flight line obviously enjoyed having Masters Tournament Rough River look ward having Mint Julep Meet other RC contests future years Summary Contest Director Ron Hesselbrock per formed yeoman service putting excellent contest recruited parents ran up down flight line golf cart picking up scoresheets Howard Crispin Chief Judge difficult task rounding up making arrangements 1 2 judges Ron Howard other volunteers can proud efforts 1983 Masters Tournament Application forms approved Modelers have held National Records prior January 1 1983 date can obtain patches upon written request price $250 per patch 118 Model Aviation 0 C Contestant Round Totals Round Totals Grand Total Peltz holds Junior RC Sailplane records other try 5 dad R justly proud him Carl Goldberg 1 David Peltz display 54 AMA National Record Holder Patches awarded ceremony
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/10
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COM PETITIjjjAfrjw NEWSLETTE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 SAMUEL MORSE DRIVE RESTON VA 22090 First National-Record-Holder Patch Award Ceremony recent meeting San Fernapdo Valley Silent Flyers Club member Carl Goldberg called upon participate mass award new AMA National Rec ord Holder patches distributed amaz ing 54 patches meeting 53 SFVSF club members nonmember Keith Kindrick guest RC Sailplane records Eleven modelers divided 54 awards Jerry Krainock receiving 16 six Open Distance six Declared Distance three Thermal Duration Duration National Record Alex Bower received nine patches Gary Ittner got seven Adam Peltz Mike Reagan five Larry Pettyjohn received three patches Benny James took home two Mike Bame Keith Kindrick David Peltz got patch Norm Timbs Jr away school awarded patch four National Records Eligible Awards An AMA Executive Council decision Continued page 1 18 modeling before Carl Goldberg Carl received no patches club meeting hes held share Nation al Records illustrious career dedi cation hobby has seen him designing manufacturing fine models supplies over 45 years Competition Directory CONTEST COORDINATORS PP Pat English 823 Broadway Vincennes IN 47591 I Service Williams 347 Southwick Rd. Westfield MA 01085 VII events entire district accept Michigeni II A Sobrints 87-26 88th 5t. Woodhaven Queens NY 11421 Gregg Seydel 3625 East Iota Terrace Cudahy WI 53110 RC Ernest Nikodem 407 Willow St Lockport NY 14094 Michigan RC Bill Pgori 28 Ferowood Commack NY 11725 RC Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 Ill Ken Reber 427 Elm Nazareth PA 18064 BasIl CL & PF Paul Smith 11112 Dill Sterling Hgts MI 48077 M Weisenbach 4568 W 148tn Cleveland OH 44135 lWestJ,VIII Randy Randolph PD Box 271048 Daslas TX 75227 IV Warren Sanders Jr 9735 52nd Avenue Collage Park MD IX Bill Bieda UNIVAC Bldg. 7100 W Canter Rd No 420 20741Omahs NE 68106 RC Ed Byarley 200 Commander Cove Staflord VA 22554AC George Hunter 6962 5 Lamar St Littleton CO 80123 V AC HR Norckauer 12016 Qasens P1 Huntsville AL35803 X James Caughran 27818 Ormond Ave. Hayward CA 94544 PP Wallace Johnson4112W1iteAoes Rd MontgomeryALINorthl 36106Harry Apolan 27704 Saddle Rd. Rolling Hill CA 90274 CL Joseph Mead 1339 Renssalaer St. Jacksonville PL32205 Soughl Frank Gomas 2241 Noah Street Honolulu HI 96816 HI VI RC Charles Gray 201 Hulmen Salem Rd Terra Haute meets IN 47803XI Tom Cope 23262 SE 57th St 3 lssequah WA 98027 RC Soaring Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhornme University City RC James Mcfarty 18958 Marine View Seattle WA MD 63132 6 CL WR Bodcioch Jr 235 W Glade Palatine IL 60067 AC Pylon & Soaring AC Pattern other AC RC except $oaring Bold Face Selow ledleatee Chairmen Contest Board FREE FLI GHT CONTEST BOARDVi Chris Maggano 8676 Ginaer St John MO 63114 Henry Struck APO 2 Hamburg Old Lyme CT06371VII Bill Shailor 13596 Montrosa Detroit MI 48227 IIBradley Bgne 60 Lake Ave Lyndonville NY 14098VIII Mark Valerius 1627 Overland PassSugsrlantl TX 77478 IIIRudy Klsiber 2021 Lakeland Ave Lakewood OH 44107IX lerald Murphy 2432 Astron Colorado Springs CD 80906 IV Joe Boyla Jr 219 Shenandoah Rd Hampton VA 23361X Joe NOrcroaa PD Boa 65 Hanford CA 93232 VBonry Jenkins 3112 E Raises Rd Memphis TN 38118XI Kevin Collins 2320 Sahalee C Redmond WA 98052 RADIO CONTROL CONTEST BOARD V J Davis Jr 1813 5 Lakeshore Dr Birmingham AL 35216 Lance Murphy 29 Hightop dr. B Haroden CT 06614 VI Paul Proefrock 3989 Waber Way LeaingtOn KY 40514 Ii Joe Friend 41 Carriage l4ili Dr. Colts Neck NJ 07722 VII Peter Waters 7420 7Mile Rd NOrlhviIIe MI 48167 III Ron Hasaclbrock 6320 Blueberry Hill Ct Cincinneti OH VIII Win Thomas 331 SE RockwOOd Bartlessille OK 74003 4b21 1 IX Loran Tregallas 3003 S Everett Wichita KS 67217 IV W Abarnethy 9205 Carendon 3 Upper Marlboro MO X gill Northrop Jr 621 W 19th St Costa Mesa CA 92627 20870 Xl Charles Oavenpott 14415 SE 268th St. Kent WA 98031 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARDVI Bats Burch 7032 N Sioux Chizago IL 60844 Gaorge Higgins P0 Box 462 North Pembroke MA 02358VII Jam* SintOn 4941 WiscOnsin N New Hope MN 5542B II Bill Boss 7706 289th St New Hyde Pgrk NY 11040 VIII Win Lse 3522 Tamarisk Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Ill Laird Jackson 1025 Winut St Philadelphia PA 19107 IX Michael Tallman 3014 Exchange Wichita KS 67217 IV Ron McNally 6116 Bards Ave SpringfIeld VA 22152 X Vic Garner PD Box 573 Livermore CA 94850 V Dave Hamatraught PD Box 171 Moncks Corner SC 29481 XI John Thompson 1411 Bryant Ave. Cottage Grove DR 97424 SCALE CONTEST BOARDVI John Guenther AR 18ox 715 Borden IN 47106 lrv Seerl 52 Langhoins Dr Maehsaa NH 03060VII Clauda McCullough AR 1 8ox 467 Montezuma IA 50171 II Robert Deptens 95 Shoreway Dr Rochester NY 14812 VIII Buddy Irwin 922 Sundown Ln. Desoto TX 75115 Ill Edward Wisser 1S21 Sommit St. McKeesport PA 15130 IX Dean Copelend 7817 Seward St Omaha NE88114 IV Bob Karlsson 2643 Marsh Ad Wilmington DE 19810 X Bill Stroman 12218 Dune 5t Norwalk CA 90650 V David PlaIt 6940 NW 15th Pt Lauderdale FL 33313 XI Earle Moorhead 275 5 View Place S Salem OR 97302 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD Ray Harlan IS Happy Hollow AdWayland MA01778VI ChrisMataunoOS7Bi3inger St John M0B3114 II Merrick Andraws 100 River Ad, A1 1 Bngote NJ 07803 VII Richard Doig 6 Canary Hill Pontiac Ml 48065 III Walter P Van Gorder 5669 Victory View Lv Cincinnati VIII Ralph lBud Tenny Boa 545 Richardson TX 75060 OH 4528IX Stan Chilton 300S Main Wichita KS 87202 IV Don Srull 941 Kiinberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102X Clarence Math- 3660 Ecochee Ave. San Diego CA 92117 V John Martin 3227 Darwin St Coconut Grove Miami FL XI Dave Hegan 199S7 S Red Land Rd Dragon City OR 97048 33133 CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Don Lindlay 420 Tupelo Neparvhlle IL 60540 October1983 113 nappy group ot moaeiers nave just received AMA IJBtI0fl8I necora noiaer patches -vr ciuo meeting L R Mike Bame Benny James Jerry Krainock Gary lflner Keith Kindrick guest club meeting David PeltZ Alex Bower Adam Peltz Carl Goldbetg awarded patches ike Reagan Larry Pettyjohn Also receiving awards present Norm Timbs Jr 1983 Masters Tournament * Ron Van Putte Photos author Dave Brown Steve Helms Tony Frackowiak won right represent United States 1983 RC Aerobatics World Championships outpointing 42 other Master-class fliers Team Selec tion Finals Masters Tournament held Rough River State Park KY June 24-26 Dave Wilson first alternate having out-pointed Dean Koger fourth place Forty-five 74 qualifiers over country made trek Rough River competition held runway park three flight lines separated 600 800 feet four judges line pilots briefing agreed scores judges would countedthere no high low maneu ver scores thrown out Unfortunately since originally planned high low score maneuver would thrown outthe computerized scoring sys tem set up way computer program modified site scores judges could used Two rounds competition flying scheduled between 700 am 200 pm three days order avoid problems caused looking afternoon sun afternoons used work out problems just relax Strategies three sets four judges quickly earned reputations age~ tough scoring sets turned out tough set judges appeared have significant impact results As happens contests judging sets appeared score higher contest went Since fliers rotated line line judges stayed fliers advantage appear front tough judges late contest sets scores came up true because official score contestant sum three best flight scoresone flight front set judges pilot flew front tough judges during first fourth rounds appeared have dis tint disadvantage compared third sixth rounds Unfortunately some judges seemed change scoring criteria name fliers came line halo effect bothered everyone ex cept ones benefitted However doesnt seem prac tical way eliminate problem short having contestants fly identical airplanes standing enclosed area isolated judges Its unfortunate fact life Pattern flying Dave Brown led beginning obvious contest really second third places end fifth round Tony Frackowiak appeared comfortably second place Dean Koger bubble third place Dave Wilson Steve Helms John Britt within striking distance appeared Steve Helms best chance im proving position because going front easy judges rela tively low score third round Continued page 116 114 Model Aviation US i-A KU Aerobatics team celebrates end Finals meetand hard-won victories Team consis Team Manager Dick Penrod Steve Helms Tony Frackowiak Dave Brown Assistant Team Manager Rod Barnes Next World Championships Rough River flying Site living accommodations smooth flying competition roughl Next stop three winners 1983 RC Aero batics World Championships October 10-15 in Pensacola Florida contest site beautitul state park Rough River KY park personnel helpful enthusiastic Virtually tents chairs tables other contest facilities provided park Look sign looks like fin rudder typical Pattern modell Lurt uoergs super Lurare sporteo unique arter-muttier protruaing its aft fuselage bottom business end kids Tijuana Taxi bicycle horn gag-gift loving wife Shirley Ron claims weird sound curious cylindrical protrusion side aft spinner VS engines fuel pump Noise tests FAI style L RI Lee McDuffees Rossi-powered Phoenix B gets noise check stand CD Ron Hesseibrock assists Frank Dykes checks noise level Jim Kimbros Silhouette flight circle noise meter down near ground level little stand near Franks feetl Dave Wilson holds model Both Jim Dave Californiaplaced high standings get quiet L RI Harry Roe dreamed up intake muffler Bob Akers OS engineits RC car air filter worked very well Don Weitz Hippo Tipo 825 inverted rear-exhaust Webra engine wanted top-mount muffler solution Janesco header 5-in offset Note pipe has silicone-tube extension exhaust Enclosed-pipe models quieter Tony Frackowiak pulled out stops make team time after barely missing 81 Note new trim shape LI Bottom view Dave Browns new Illusion CR shows bent ED pipe molds bottom fuselage though exhaust plumbing still basically out breeze care taken fair header pipe make pleasing appearanceand less drag too October1983 115 Tournament continued replace Steve improved score whopping 88 points overtook both Koger Frackowiak earn second place Dave Wilson improved third-round score 255 points move ahead Koger too Dean could put together high enough score regain third spot despite being front 'easy judges John Britt outside chance get ting third place face tough judges sixth round couldnt get high enough score John few fliers throw away 1600 flight using 14435 tough judges really hurt him Noise distinctive difference 1983 Masters Tournament pilots attempts meet FAt noise require ments Noise measurements taken fore flight pilots pass least once counting flight order make US team flight line test conducted placing measuring device meter engine exhaust side airt. eng running full throttle noise measure ment exceeded 105 dB pilot redo test elevated stand after last round day FAI standards require noise level stand should exceed 100 dB extensive testing Ed Izzo AMA District VP AMA Noise Committee Chairman did show correlation expected FAI According FAI 105 dB reading runway corresponds 100 dB reading stand Most engines composite two- three-bladed propellers no dif ference noise level between being runway stand Only woodprop engines appreciable difference 1-3 dB combinations passed noise test usually high-pitch two- threeblade composite propeller intake mufflers after-mufflers enclosedpipe designs much successful passing noise test exposed-pipe designs pilots mixture controls suspected some pilots passed noise test engine full rich mixture flew pattern engine leaned out pilot suspected having mixture control tied retract function t. thc engine leant u t gurs came up None allegations proved gossip going up down flight line about different pilots vt#& lsi4$t b iv- sgsi~00 5O t55 4I$/35oSriss /3375 AL 4q/Yk k%H/IJ95 Sn7~ /500 L Af& &bk IW0IflQWsbO1iCt5 C0eo/ ns -o s*I3Z5 Dff4oii /3flO/$Z/lrgs*Lt4AVS tIf *1~j41A&o rasoseu i5s% / OFRW V9AS lIu t44~ ne oi7k /5~ i No 34MW4&e picture worth 1000 words Well two photos must worth 2000 words thenl show scoring rounds flown 1983 DC Aerobatics Teaui FinalsResults Data ITop 201 Fly Wt ContestantHometownAgeAircraftib/oz*Construct Finish**EngineCarburetorHeaderPipe Dave BrownHamilton37Illusion3/2FBFoacrylicOSFSROS7HMacsED bent OHenamel Steve HelmsPensacola34Sensation8/11WBWWownIM FL Tony FrackowiakLoveland27Tlporare8/12FFoSuperpoxyOSFSRST Mag VMacsED OH mod Dave WlisonFountain Valley24DeceptIon9/8BFolmronRRJanescoRossi CA Dean KogerDayton39EU110/4FFoSuperpoxyWR057DRossiRossi OH Jim KimbroVisalia27Silhouette9/8BFolmronRRRosalRossi CA John BrittLees SummIt28Tipo 7508/6FFoSuperpoxySTSTMacsED MO Steve StrickerBaltimore21Brushfire8/12FF0Superpoxy0S60057GEnysOPS MDMonoKote Tony BonettiEmersonunkEu-i9/4FF0SuperpoxyWWWebraIM NJ Ron OilmanBakersfield36HipO Tipo10/0FF0SuperpoxyWHW DynaMacsIM CAI m ron Mike McConvliieWest Chester 18Tlporare8/0FF0SuperpoxyOSFSRST Meg VownED OH__________________________________________________________ Douglas FergusonOmaha 27EU110/8FFolacquerWRW DynaMacsMacs NEMonoKote Bili CunninghamTulsa22XLT9/12BFolmronWMartin Ent MacsOPS OK Robert AkersNew Albany37Tiporare8/0FFoacrylic0561ST Mag VMacsED INlacquer Don WeltZHenderson35HIpo Tipo9/8FF0SuperpoxyWRW DynaJanescoHattori NV Steve RojecklNicevllie271 Brushfire9/8FF0SuperpoxyEST Mag VMacsRosal FLMonoKote Chuck ShadeMlamlsburg47Nova8/8FF0SuperpoxyVSVSMacsVS OH Ron ChidgeyPensacois51Tiger Tall 48/2BFOacrylicVSVSVSRossi FLenamel Brian CrossleySt Paul36PhoenIx 89/0FFoepoxyRRRossiRoSSI MN James BennettGlenvlew33Tipo 7507/12FFoHobbypoxy OSFSR057DMacsMacs ILMonoKote Keyz F rglass B a Fo W **Key OSFSR FSR ABC 0S6 OS 60 0S61 WR a rear exhaust W a R l ST rtigre S-61 E 60 VS VS 60 116 Model Aviation managed pass noise test air planes sounded loud air 6 7NT&EU J 4 IISL&111r r CAdPIQLOrsIyj ia rejii#Jffiyaiqsi LPO j15OtoI$37 ~ W ~rnoI5H43L5 J CA*SAAd e t4* 2EDWUI9 /39g 15Q really want get nitty-gritty can follow round-by-round scoring Note columns rounds 142536 Turnaround Pattern During discussions pilots appeared preoccupied next years competition acted though foregone conclusion would flying FAI Turnaround Pattern next year though vote hasnt held RC Contest Board members yet Because preoccupa tion Turnaround Pattern reluctant build new airplane years competition Instead making what thinking about what next year course some notable exceptions way thinking generally fliers good chance making US Team wanted maxi mize chances team selection competition building new airplane Planes Dave Brown flew new airplane called Illusion looks very much like mid-wing Tiporare got kind tired telling people Illusion Tiporare fact thats probably decided name Steve Helms new Sensation de sign inverted engine variablepitch propeller finished typical Helms flawless manner Tony Frackowiak almost didnt have airplane because elevator servo failed week before competition managed belly minor damage repairable Don Lowe crashed new Phantasy de sign nonot Phoenix 9 morning last day practice forcing him go backup Phoenix 8 aircraft dismay mechanical problems complicated fact hadnt flown Phoenix 8 competition long time As result poor scores dur ing first four rounds borrowed Dean Pappas Upchuck last two rounds scores improved dramatically case never heard Upchuck Pappas airplane named Don Lowe airplane actually modified XLT According Dean looked plans after buying kit almost up chucked decided make changes fuselage suit tastes asked Don what airplane Dean told story about modifications Don told him should called Upchuck name stuck way 1983 NC Aerobatics Team FinalsResults Data ITop 201 FuelRollMIXDualControl ContestantPlugPumiPropellerFuelRetracts RadioMode Button ControlRates MIxerRemarks BrownFoxPerryWellerRoGo 15%BrownWorld2NVAER Nnew design 3-bladeExpert Mk iimId-wIng HelmsOPSNMKCool PowerBrownFutaba2NVAERvariableInverted var pItch15%pitch propengine Frackowlak KS1LNGiezndnrRoGoBrownJR2NNAER N 10-74z15%unlimIted WIlsonRosalNOW Alrscrew Home Brew BrownJR2NYAER N 11-9unlimIted KogerOPSNMax DaIleyCool PowerBrownJR1NNNNexponential 11-7controls KimbroRosalNDW Alracrew Home Brew BrownJR1NVAR N 11-9 BrlttOPSNGlezndnrRoGOBrownPro LIne2NNAER N 10-7*a 3-bI15%JR Servos StrickerKB1LNOW AlrecrewRed MaxBrownJR2NVNN 11-1015%UnlImIted BonettlWebraNCircusCool PowerIMJR2NVNN UnlImited GlimanOPSNMK2Sllent CoolPowerIMJR1VVAER N 11-7*UnlimIted McConvllIeKB1LNGiezndnrRoGoBrownJR2NNAEN 10-9 3-bI5%UnlimIted FergusonOPSNJapaneseRed MaxBrown JR N 11-7*5%century CunnIngham OPSNRev-UpFAIRilomJR2NNAER N 117* AkersRosalNunknownRoGoBrownJR2NNAEN 104 3-bI WeltzWebraNMK 1 Silent Cool PowerIMJR2NVNE-Ainverted 11-SUnlImItedengIne RojecklRoselNMax DaileyRed MaxBrownJR2NNNN 10-95%UnlImIted ShadeRossiVSunknownBossBrownPro LineSSNVAN 5%JR servos ChldgeyOPSVSMax DaIleyCool Power BrownJRSSVVAER N 10-8 3 bISingle StIck CrossleyRosalNGiezndnrCool PowerB&DJR2VVAER Nused trans 107 3-bI5%Unlimitedmltter tray BennettRossiNGiezndnrK&B 500IMJR2NNAER N 10-8UnlimIted October1983 117 1983 Masters Tournament Results Grand Total 0 C C Contestant 1 Dave Brown16000 416245 515960 348205 2 Steve Helms16235 415320 516015 6147570 3 Tony Frackowiak15190 416005 216295 347490 4 David Wilson15690 414985 216350 647025 S Dean Koger15965 415255 515670 646890 6 Jim Kimbro15035 415910 515725 646670 7 John Britt15990 414435 516125 646550 8 Steven Stricker14865 415780 515650 346295 9 Tony Bonetti15300 415720 515155 646175 10 Ron Gilman15765 415190 215050 6QQj 11 Mike McConville14705 415340 215740 345785 12 Douglas Ferguson15115 414610 515895 645620 13 Bill Cunningham16045 415110 214455 345610 14 Bob Akers15590 415010 514920 645520 J Don Weitz15220 114730 515500 61 16 Steve Rojecki14620 415390 515360 645370 17 Chuck Shade15245 415430 214570 645245 18 Ron Chidgey15420 413835 215770 645025 19 Brian Crossley15195 413705 515830 644730 20 Jim Bennett14570 413960 515790 3144320 21 Chris Lakin 22 Lee McDuffee Jr 23lDon Lowe 150201 15200 4 13420 1 15050 5 14520 5 15355 5 14190 6 14515 6 15240 6 44260 44235 44015 24Mike Goble14400 414745 214850 343995 25Marvin Ingerson15340 414690 213855 643885 26Bill Thomas15160 114450 213960 64357C 27Paul Clements14685 414815 513945 343445 28Earl Haury15350 413325 214750 643425 29Dean Pappas13925 414740 214265 642930 30Carl Weber14135113425 215315 6 31Alan Dupler13795 414405 514665 642865 32George Asteris13795 414340 514580 642715 33Stacey Mills14325 413550 514515 642390 34Bill Fuori13710 413325 215045 642080 35Edward Keck14190 412990 514850 642030 36Dougie Consolvo14865 413265 513315 641445 37CW Reed12780 414210 214380 641370 38Kurt Krempetz13925 412995 514220 641140 39Bill Macek12370 114515 214135 341020 40 Roger Smith 12885 4 14170 5 1381061 2 43 44 45 Curtis Oberg Bill Ney Syd Clement Sal Battaglia Jess Hogan 12445 1 14130 4 12530 1 14290 4 12485 1 14365 2 13805 5 12160 2 13345 2 14435 2 13760 3 12290 3 14115 3 9860 3 00 3 40570 40225 38805 37495 26920 Bill Cunningham flew stock XLT 13th place design obviously competi tive unmodified state Personalities Bill Cunningham probably new name us Bill third place after second round everyone going around saying Bill Cunningham though Bill moved back placings later contest nobody going wonderwho again Hes young tal ented flier has great future Pattern com petition Notable among fliers absent 1983 Masters Tournament Mark Rad cliff Mark four-time member US Team since earning berth 1975 Masters Tournament Rough River Apparently Mark hasnt flying much lately since remarried new Awards continued 1982 created awards patches have recently added inven tory AMA HQs Competition Department baby Dave Brown made interesting observa tion selected US Team 1975 Masters Tournament oldest US Team member age 29 fact oldest compe titors 1975 World Championships Bern Switzerland Now its eight years later Dave ready represent US fifth time Hell probably still oldest competitors World Championships Amenities Most contestants helpers fam ilies stayed park lodge quarter-mile runway pool lodge great place cool off after hot day out flight line weather hot too daytime highs over 90 degrees near calm wind conditions Anyone holding National Record Janu ary 1 1983 eligible receive new patches Modelers setting National Records after January 1 1983 should auto matically receive patch Record three days competition Kentucky State Park personnel very helpful provided fa cilities used flight line obviously enjoyed having Masters Tournament Rough River look ward having Mint Julep Meet other RC contests future years Summary Contest Director Ron Hesselbrock per formed yeoman service putting excellent contest recruited parents ran up down flight line golf cart picking up scoresheets Howard Crispin Chief Judge difficult task rounding up making arrangements 1 2 judges Ron Howard other volunteers can proud efforts 1983 Masters Tournament Application forms approved Modelers have held National Records prior January 1 1983 date can obtain patches upon written request price $250 per patch 118 Model Aviation 0 C Contestant Round Totals Round Totals Grand Total Peltz holds Junior RC Sailplane records other try 5 dad R justly proud him Carl Goldberg 1 David Peltz display 54 AMA National Record Holder Patches awarded ceremony