Aerobatics Ted Fancher THE READERS SPEAK As promised months column will devoted put readers questions builder-of-the-model rule BOM appear ance points using skill classes Nats instead historical age classes response request input has gratifying has less four weeks since December issue hit mailboxes have thus far received 13 very thoughtful insightful letters over United States exceptional thing about responses come variety levels expertise Only two estab lished Super Stars two thoughtful individuals major contribution event hard work put making Stunt enjoya ble us fliers Beaucoup thanks Needless say cant reproduce letters original lengths Although letters worthy being consid ered full context will necessary edit condense writers words Ive done fairly can hope no writers opinion unfairly affected writers initials will identify opinions Bob Green Boyer town PA Dennis Adamisin Fort Wayne IN Don McClave Portland OR Mike Ditrich Erie PA Jeff Reeves San Diego CA Paul Walker Kent WA Art Adamisin Taylor MI Bill Zimmer Varna IL Jim Hoffman Mesa AZ Dick Carville Dracut MA John Patrolia Marshfield MA Larry Oakley Oklahoma City OK heeeerrre go First the Builder Model DM think should keep it. Elimination BOM would favor can af ford buy finished planes ex pert live proximity active Stunt contingent hand me-downs available. Theres also issue skill required build com petitive airplane. people have ac cess say Jimmy Casales back-up plane would have advantage MD We must have BOM rule. Workmanship finish points would deducted flier someone build plane another paint etc fair him get points person put sweat tears plane JR Yes BOM fliers expert dont see need apply lesser classes like give obsolete models people starting out.to encourage people hobby AA Most complaints about BOM come better fliers becoming chore build year take year off step up working Nats change. see what life like side fence BZ .. BOM should stay Sure cheating going like guy told eliminate rape Continued page 149 70 Model Aviation Eieven-year-oid Erika Layton Davenport IALeft mighty proud Sig Akro master files Midwest Novice Pattern won St Louis MO contest placed several others Sixteen-year-old Todd Hessling Quincy ILRight flies beau tiful K&B 40-powered Sig SuperChipmunk photos month Blil Zimmer Alien BrIckhaus Goiconda IL designed Envoy Stunter its first 80 powered Supertigre piane Coiore white two tones bius biack trim Famous Oid-Time Stunters eariy Fifties Piane ieft deBoit Au American Senior Ron Davis New Psiestine IN fiies Fox 35 Striking paint scheme white red/black trim Plane right isa Lou Andrews-designed Trixter Barn stormer Power lea Tom Dixon-tuned Fox 35 Colors cream orange brown trim belongs Bill Zimmer Varna iL home early unfulfilled expectations scope field repair kit depends upon number factors prime im portance distance flying site distance great stakes high contest flier may required make extensive field repairs other hand talking about weekend afternoon outing close home base may desirable repair work home Other factors clude type original construction extent damage kind finish covering etc Probably important item crash kit adhesive Most repairs involve gluing components back togeth eroften other-than-original joints Usually field repairs require fast glues Five-minute epoxy new instant glues popular Good bonds require clean surfaces household product sold under trade name K2R has ability draw out dry up oil residue product sprayed affected area its aerosol can few moments white chalky substance forms brushed away joint ready glue great boon repairing engine mount/firewall areas Nylon fiberglass tape adds reinforce ment quick field repairs may filled finished later time Conven tional model airplane cement useful field repairs particularly torn shat tered tissue covering bead glue over puncture tear will seal opening draw tight well Other items worth considering few odds ends spruce balsa plywood Motori Cipolla Combat Engines Combat 36 ABC$6995 Combat 15 SE AANC$5995 MOTORI CIPOLLA COMBAT PO Box 111 Jasonville IN47438 *300 shipping per order piano wire An array pins rubberbands clothespins helpful glu ing dope brush pair scissors will add tools normally carried actual contents crash kit could expanded adds up extra weight has practical limit category field repairs well consider repair maintenance people vein few basic first aid items must Some disinfectant few bandaids minimum again list could become endless depending upon own first aid skills Modelers great bunch people will loan anything kits keep flyingbut should count alternative being properly prepared better have something loan another modeler have borrow yourself Remem ber its good field kit often sepa rates fliers watchers Clarence Haught 3226 Honeysuckle Dr Coeur dAlene ID 83814 CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 70 murder crimes because criminal always caught. looks like some people think should follow steps rest society Ready-made build fast hurry up throw away Nuts . What wrong kids anyone else learning things learned building model Whats rush JH Eliminate BOM because impossible enforce feel concept BOM excellent fatal flaw impossible enforcement makes un workable rule BO dont build bad. go contest see finishes well Stunt planes built makes sick will bring out MonoKoted oil-soaked Banshee DA Dc-emphasizing BOM Begin ner Intermediate sounds like good idea entry-level events get ting first good airplane can real pain Buying way Wonder people have overwhelmed prospect having build full Stunter just can try event. especially now list Stunt kits short designed 40-60 engines As higher classes local level Nats BOM must DC believe BOM Although club has done some very positiye things routinely allow borrowed air planes member has flying bor rowed airplanes three years does openly takes penalty no ap pearance points have another buys airplanes passes off own does take noappearance-points deduction widely known leadership will MISS AMERICA Wing Span 84 Inches Wing Chord 12 Inches $6 Power 30 40 2 Cycle Engine 40 45 4 Cycle Engine Radio 3 Channels DELTA PRIDE 60 Wing Span 58 Inches Wing Chord 14 Inches Power 60 Engine Radio 4 Channels $5995 BUCKAN EER WIng Span 84 Inches Wing Chord 14 Inches Power 40 4 Cycle Engine Radio 3 Channels $6995 ALL KITS INCLUDE Full size rolled plans Easy-to-follow instructions Machine cut sanded parts Necessary hardware OLD TIMER Rt 1 Box 190 8 MS 38754 Telephone 601 2473578 SIP5 -II BENTOM BROWN JR CAMPBELL COMET- COVERITE COX DUBRO EASY BUILT MODELS ENVA FAT FLYLINEE FOX- GOLDBERG GOLDEN AGE REPRO GENE DUBOIS GUILLOW- K&B- K&S L R OS MAX PACTRA PECK-POLYMER PERFECT - N/N MODELS SEAGLEN-SIG STERLING SULLIVAN SUPER TIGRE TAFFINDER TELCO TOP FLITE WILLIAMS & OTHERSREXLER IESTES MODEL ROCKETSI II Send $100 Cash Cheek ec Stamps fee see loid alas DISCOUNT Catalee tratlons over 700 Kits choose Irom MAILORDER PHONEORDER IN STOREI VEIN VILLEY Holly CENTER I 827 1 Main St LansdalmPa1144S h 1986 149 QUALITY FREE FLIGHT KITS AND SUPPLIES FOR cOMPETITION AND SPORT SINCE 1975 Dealer inquiriescatalog 50Q invited -BLUE RIDGE MODELS. BOX 429SKYLAND N C28776 SILICONE TUBING 1 let25 ftas ft SMALL ens at. sa seI MEGI esa dtal Ca ceas eo cia LARGE 125 dtal *5 Ge Cli 25 *50 Go LARRY DODGE AFRO INC US 5 CAN POSTPAIDI 10210 Manntng Ave N Sttllwater MN 55082 PAW DIESELS Englandes Finest 048 35 RIC STD Send $100 list Eric Clutton 913 Cedar Lane Tullahoma Tenn 37388 support complaints. sport build ing flying order until rule changed flying other peoples work ones own cheating done 85 Nats JP BOM should kept intact . will support fly contest does comply BOM rule have resigned club reason. am model builder want associate other model builders. competing models built others unsportsmanlike action sampling opinions gives good idea strongly feel about event have toned down some comments bit Appeannce points subject much opinionated comment BOM will see LO I think two ways look appearance Some sophisti cated image-conscious people want keep aircraft looking good. appearance points. keep junk out respected event see point certain extent no appearance points BOM would have participation After flying event DA As appearance point have might expect favor abolition FSR-breathl . appearance points add immeasurable stature event usual argument appearance point opponents have flying event suggest non-issue can maximum twenty appearance points overpower maximum 630 flight points. should going outof way show case Nats appearance judging like Formula 1 RC Pylon Racers. 50 plus Stunters polished max single setting awesome sight. too much emphasis put shine exclusion else. Anyone thinks Mono Kote et al easy perfect finishes has never tried use them. challenge Imron users try get instant 16 points using iron-on. see what easy finish MD Stunt beautiful CL events. t big beautiful plane doing tricks what got Stunt pilots clean neat Thats impressive wanted like some them. Points should deducted MonoKote. Beginners Intermediate pilots could allowed MonoKote no point-loss would eliminate lot work beginning. have no points two classes Strictly flying points JR Yes appearance points Ex pert no other classes Australia no appearance points FAI scor ing Expert fliers still enjoyed putting fine finishes aircraft reward effort PW Use similar Pylon Rac ing Dont add score use position flying order Highest appearance points gets select posi tion firstand down line removes score sheet still leaves some incentive AA difference between 14-to16-point airplane 19-to-20-point lot elbow grease might better spend time flying. make up four six points 14-to-16-point airplane still pretty neat plane BZ What attracts new people event Its pretty airplanes used give 80 points appearance. Old Time Stunt should retain appearance points least 10 20 points Get some real junkers event could see go ing stand-off appearance judging Nats speed things up would take top 10 15 closely judged concours award JH rify point criteria Reno pretty ... down graded due lack shine Glosr part appearance DM Its true first two rows Nats populated gorgeous hand-rubbed airplanes. However just behind several rows airplanes look very presentable finishes within reach fliers two rows have included numerous MonoKote Enamel planes have scored 15-17 pointsmore enough remain competitive JP Appearance points impor tant incentive good model building Stunt flier chooses design engine components must build rig test trim whole airplane competes plane displays total picture building flying skill Skill classes Nats lithe final subject LO If skill classes Nats would help people out lets go DA Last year proposed two class es voluntary seeding exception fliers known Nats backgrounds Lower class compete Walk er Cup some freedom fliers move down want competitive upper class IP There should no skill classes Nats Skill classes always con ducive search excellence Nats should JR Leave what works alone MD . good idea obvious rea sons lets people test skins others own class national level aware sandbaggers didnt take RC long acquire 97 classes Aerobatics cant have four AA We already have skill groups Jr Sr Open dont need see some grown man flying against kid Lets help people lower skill groups clinics articles etc BZ .. four PAMPA classes. Might work attract Continued page 152 150 Model Aviation NEW FROM FOX 15X 15 RC featuring all-new Mark carburetor $345 #21500 lightest weight lowest cost 15 can buy now boasts all-new Markl carburetor better-than-ever per formance Runs best 10% nitro fuel little jewel still compact enough light enough fit models designed 09s 10s VISA MasterCard Accepted Fox MFG CO 5305 TOWUON AVE FOIT SMITH AK 72901 501 646-1656 Bore590 Stroke540 Weight45 oz RPM wIth 7-5 prop14000 muffler Installed RPM 8-4 prop 13000 muffler Installed BLAST FROM THE PAST JIM WALKERS CLASSIC GLIDERS 74 3 Pak 404 INTERCEPTOR Folding Wing Glider U-Build-It Kit $395 Ready Fly S795 Add $3 postage handling first 2 packages 10% additional AweJl4JgUf&P PO Box88132 AIRCRAFT CO Portland OR 97268 Heres equipment need give props very best balance--balance directions Careftily crafted top grade materials BUBBLE BALANER accomodates 3/161/49/32 prop holes Other sizes available special order Dealers invited $1795 Add$1SOfer HOWARD B HUERL DEPT ADS tuge handle5 Mt 6%uleotusNeC0D eoas2 Rt e Mankato MN5eOO1 oUoOI1we~VflhI 0erSf eCc1S 4 eDri AOST $00 3pSG MEWgIRD 590 ELECTRIC POWERED yo / REAL 1/C TRAINER GRANDMA CAN FLY 2-3 CHANNEL RADIO 49 Inch SPAN 05 ELECTRIC 049 15 GAS CATALOG $200Nfl $3995 M&*&A*Ad 619 442-4636 6UUi7fffWf69or 619 469-8675 W BOX 2496-MA LA MESA CA 92041 CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 150 local contestants important function determine Nats Champ DM like present Nats format First works well administra tion standpoint second sufficiently difficult qualify Top 20 challenging hard prevent us dont aspire Na tional Championship realizing satisfaction achievement level believe Sportsman-level fli ers can realistically aspire Top 20 pretty decent level accom plishment Lets also leave Jrs Srs compete other work harder helping kids become proficient DC ll classes would help pro mote local participation Control sandbaggers could problem course So have Thanks writers time thoughts en courage have opinions put paper fire off PAMPA through Windy Urtnowski 9 Union Ave Little Ferry NJ 07643 Ted Fancher 158 Flying Cloud Isle Foster City CA 94404 aluminum block shown dotted lines Step 1 Also locate position holes wheel axle A-in piano wire strut support Use No 31 drill hole A-in piano wire will inserted use No 50 drill wheel axle hole holes should made block square good straight holes can drilled Make A-in wire hole about A-in deep axle hole through entire block reason drill sizes will become apparent later holes completed block may cut hacksaw along strut outline shown Step 1 Step 1 complete proceed Step 2 cut away portions strut indicated dotted lines strut should now look like drawing Step 3 point insert piano wire top strut tapping hole hammer wire wont enter hole file last wire very lightly try again enlarge hole strut essential wire forced tapping ham mer strut force-fit will hold two together piece wire will now act handle/holder you proceed tedi WHEN YOU FORGETOUR UNITS REMEMBER Wet Cell & Gelled Cell Batteries Completely automatic operation Connect forget Pays itself eries last two three times longer Two models fit atl size batteries REGULAR MODEL$3995 held let smallPlus $2 S & H electric boat batteriesSpecify 6 12 24V HEAVY DUTY MODEL$4995 sport winch large boat Plus $250 S & H electric power charging batteries Specify 61 2V SASE information Dealer inquiries invited RC System NiCd Batteries chargers need age Cycler Ito prevent memory Tester ito hind bad cellal Ouck Charger 12 4 hoursl Trickle Charger sate level Field Fast Charger both Rn Tx Portable charger input 1 20V 1 2V A Multiple crarger up 3 Ta 5 Rsl Completely Automatic STANDARD MODEL$79O5 Fts48VRsand96VTxpacksPlus$55&H Others avalable write call One-Speed Dremel Tool Full variable-speed operation Retains on-ott switch inside case Model 270 280 only Plus $150 S & H ous task shaping strut hand files Dremel-type grinding tool until have achieved desired scale shape satisfied shape proceed assemble rest unit shown Step 4 Again note no sizes shown length piano wire tubings spring brass/tin mount items will have adjusted size suit model assembly installed Start assembly slipping ID tubing over piano wire put spring place slip first washer slide larger tubing against first washer put top washer place depress assembly slightly put some tension spring finally solder top washer place sure wire also soldered tubing point would appropriate install wheel make install assemblys protective boot As noted above axle hole made No 50 drill proper size threading 2-56 tap Now using 2-56 tap thread axle holes other hole should now drilled 2-56 bolt clearance using No 45 drill Also sure wheels hole proper clearance size chasing axle hole No 45 drill Mounting wheel now simple matter putting 2-56 bolt through strut wheel screwing place wish lock 152 Model Aviation CL Scale/Boss Continued page 71 CaRa Products PO Box 221 Canton SD 57013 605-987-5924 IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT NEW RA 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/03
Page Numbers: 70, 149, 150, 152
Aerobatics Ted Fancher THE READERS SPEAK As promised months column will devoted put readers questions builder-of-the-model rule BOM appear ance points using skill classes Nats instead historical age classes response request input has gratifying has less four weeks since December issue hit mailboxes have thus far received 13 very thoughtful insightful letters over United States exceptional thing about responses come variety levels expertise Only two estab lished Super Stars two thoughtful individuals major contribution event hard work put making Stunt enjoya ble us fliers Beaucoup thanks Needless say cant reproduce letters original lengths Although letters worthy being consid ered full context will necessary edit condense writers words Ive done fairly can hope no writers opinion unfairly affected writers initials will identify opinions Bob Green Boyer town PA Dennis Adamisin Fort Wayne IN Don McClave Portland OR Mike Ditrich Erie PA Jeff Reeves San Diego CA Paul Walker Kent WA Art Adamisin Taylor MI Bill Zimmer Varna IL Jim Hoffman Mesa AZ Dick Carville Dracut MA John Patrolia Marshfield MA Larry Oakley Oklahoma City OK heeeerrre go First the Builder Model DM think should keep it. Elimination BOM would favor can af ford buy finished planes ex pert live proximity active Stunt contingent hand me-downs available. Theres also issue skill required build com petitive airplane. people have ac cess say Jimmy Casales back-up plane would have advantage MD We must have BOM rule. Workmanship finish points would deducted flier someone build plane another paint etc fair him get points person put sweat tears plane JR Yes BOM fliers expert dont see need apply lesser classes like give obsolete models people starting out.to encourage people hobby AA Most complaints about BOM come better fliers becoming chore build year take year off step up working Nats change. see what life like side fence BZ .. BOM should stay Sure cheating going like guy told eliminate rape Continued page 149 70 Model Aviation Eieven-year-oid Erika Layton Davenport IALeft mighty proud Sig Akro master files Midwest Novice Pattern won St Louis MO contest placed several others Sixteen-year-old Todd Hessling Quincy ILRight flies beau tiful K&B 40-powered Sig SuperChipmunk photos month Blil Zimmer Alien BrIckhaus Goiconda IL designed Envoy Stunter its first 80 powered Supertigre piane Coiore white two tones bius biack trim Famous Oid-Time Stunters eariy Fifties Piane ieft deBoit Au American Senior Ron Davis New Psiestine IN fiies Fox 35 Striking paint scheme white red/black trim Plane right isa Lou Andrews-designed Trixter Barn stormer Power lea Tom Dixon-tuned Fox 35 Colors cream orange brown trim belongs Bill Zimmer Varna iL home early unfulfilled expectations scope field repair kit depends upon number factors prime im portance distance flying site distance great stakes high contest flier may required make extensive field repairs other hand talking about weekend afternoon outing close home base may desirable repair work home Other factors clude type original construction extent damage kind finish covering etc Probably important item crash kit adhesive Most repairs involve gluing components back togeth eroften other-than-original joints Usually field repairs require fast glues Five-minute epoxy new instant glues popular Good bonds require clean surfaces household product sold under trade name K2R has ability draw out dry up oil residue product sprayed affected area its aerosol can few moments white chalky substance forms brushed away joint ready glue great boon repairing engine mount/firewall areas Nylon fiberglass tape adds reinforce ment quick field repairs may filled finished later time Conven tional model airplane cement useful field repairs particularly torn shat tered tissue covering bead glue over puncture tear will seal opening draw tight well Other items worth considering few odds ends spruce balsa plywood Motori Cipolla Combat Engines Combat 36 ABC$6995 Combat 15 SE AANC$5995 MOTORI CIPOLLA COMBAT PO Box 111 Jasonville IN47438 *300 shipping per order piano wire An array pins rubberbands clothespins helpful glu ing dope brush pair scissors will add tools normally carried actual contents crash kit could expanded adds up extra weight has practical limit category field repairs well consider repair maintenance people vein few basic first aid items must Some disinfectant few bandaids minimum again list could become endless depending upon own first aid skills Modelers great bunch people will loan anything kits keep flyingbut should count alternative being properly prepared better have something loan another modeler have borrow yourself Remem ber its good field kit often sepa rates fliers watchers Clarence Haught 3226 Honeysuckle Dr Coeur dAlene ID 83814 CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 70 murder crimes because criminal always caught. looks like some people think should follow steps rest society Ready-made build fast hurry up throw away Nuts . What wrong kids anyone else learning things learned building model Whats rush JH Eliminate BOM because impossible enforce feel concept BOM excellent fatal flaw impossible enforcement makes un workable rule BO dont build bad. go contest see finishes well Stunt planes built makes sick will bring out MonoKoted oil-soaked Banshee DA Dc-emphasizing BOM Begin ner Intermediate sounds like good idea entry-level events get ting first good airplane can real pain Buying way Wonder people have overwhelmed prospect having build full Stunter just can try event. especially now list Stunt kits short designed 40-60 engines As higher classes local level Nats BOM must DC believe BOM Although club has done some very positiye things routinely allow borrowed air planes member has flying bor rowed airplanes three years does openly takes penalty no ap pearance points have another buys airplanes passes off own does take noappearance-points deduction widely known leadership will MISS AMERICA Wing Span 84 Inches Wing Chord 12 Inches $6 Power 30 40 2 Cycle Engine 40 45 4 Cycle Engine Radio 3 Channels DELTA PRIDE 60 Wing Span 58 Inches Wing Chord 14 Inches Power 60 Engine Radio 4 Channels $5995 BUCKAN EER WIng Span 84 Inches Wing Chord 14 Inches Power 40 4 Cycle Engine Radio 3 Channels $6995 ALL KITS INCLUDE Full size rolled plans Easy-to-follow instructions Machine cut sanded parts Necessary hardware OLD TIMER Rt 1 Box 190 8 MS 38754 Telephone 601 2473578 SIP5 -II BENTOM BROWN JR CAMPBELL COMET- COVERITE COX DUBRO EASY BUILT MODELS ENVA FAT FLYLINEE FOX- GOLDBERG GOLDEN AGE REPRO GENE DUBOIS GUILLOW- K&B- K&S L R OS MAX PACTRA PECK-POLYMER PERFECT - N/N MODELS SEAGLEN-SIG STERLING SULLIVAN SUPER TIGRE TAFFINDER TELCO TOP FLITE WILLIAMS & OTHERSREXLER IESTES MODEL ROCKETSI II Send $100 Cash Cheek ec Stamps fee see loid alas DISCOUNT Catalee tratlons over 700 Kits choose Irom MAILORDER PHONEORDER IN STOREI VEIN VILLEY Holly CENTER I 827 1 Main St LansdalmPa1144S h 1986 149 QUALITY FREE FLIGHT KITS AND SUPPLIES FOR cOMPETITION AND SPORT SINCE 1975 Dealer inquiriescatalog 50Q invited -BLUE RIDGE MODELS. BOX 429SKYLAND N C28776 SILICONE TUBING 1 let25 ftas ft SMALL ens at. sa seI MEGI esa dtal Ca ceas eo cia LARGE 125 dtal *5 Ge Cli 25 *50 Go LARRY DODGE AFRO INC US 5 CAN POSTPAIDI 10210 Manntng Ave N Sttllwater MN 55082 PAW DIESELS Englandes Finest 048 35 RIC STD Send $100 list Eric Clutton 913 Cedar Lane Tullahoma Tenn 37388 support complaints. sport build ing flying order until rule changed flying other peoples work ones own cheating done 85 Nats JP BOM should kept intact . will support fly contest does comply BOM rule have resigned club reason. am model builder want associate other model builders. competing models built others unsportsmanlike action sampling opinions gives good idea strongly feel about event have toned down some comments bit Appeannce points subject much opinionated comment BOM will see LO I think two ways look appearance Some sophisti cated image-conscious people want keep aircraft looking good. appearance points. keep junk out respected event see point certain extent no appearance points BOM would have participation After flying event DA As appearance point have might expect favor abolition FSR-breathl . appearance points add immeasurable stature event usual argument appearance point opponents have flying event suggest non-issue can maximum twenty appearance points overpower maximum 630 flight points. should going outof way show case Nats appearance judging like Formula 1 RC Pylon Racers. 50 plus Stunters polished max single setting awesome sight. too much emphasis put shine exclusion else. Anyone thinks Mono Kote et al easy perfect finishes has never tried use them. challenge Imron users try get instant 16 points using iron-on. see what easy finish MD Stunt beautiful CL events. t big beautiful plane doing tricks what got Stunt pilots clean neat Thats impressive wanted like some them. Points should deducted MonoKote. Beginners Intermediate pilots could allowed MonoKote no point-loss would eliminate lot work beginning. have no points two classes Strictly flying points JR Yes appearance points Ex pert no other classes Australia no appearance points FAI scor ing Expert fliers still enjoyed putting fine finishes aircraft reward effort PW Use similar Pylon Rac ing Dont add score use position flying order Highest appearance points gets select posi tion firstand down line removes score sheet still leaves some incentive AA difference between 14-to16-point airplane 19-to-20-point lot elbow grease might better spend time flying. make up four six points 14-to-16-point airplane still pretty neat plane BZ What attracts new people event Its pretty airplanes used give 80 points appearance. Old Time Stunt should retain appearance points least 10 20 points Get some real junkers event could see go ing stand-off appearance judging Nats speed things up would take top 10 15 closely judged concours award JH rify point criteria Reno pretty ... down graded due lack shine Glosr part appearance DM Its true first two rows Nats populated gorgeous hand-rubbed airplanes. However just behind several rows airplanes look very presentable finishes within reach fliers two rows have included numerous MonoKote Enamel planes have scored 15-17 pointsmore enough remain competitive JP Appearance points impor tant incentive good model building Stunt flier chooses design engine components must build rig test trim whole airplane competes plane displays total picture building flying skill Skill classes Nats lithe final subject LO If skill classes Nats would help people out lets go DA Last year proposed two class es voluntary seeding exception fliers known Nats backgrounds Lower class compete Walk er Cup some freedom fliers move down want competitive upper class IP There should no skill classes Nats Skill classes always con ducive search excellence Nats should JR Leave what works alone MD . good idea obvious rea sons lets people test skins others own class national level aware sandbaggers didnt take RC long acquire 97 classes Aerobatics cant have four AA We already have skill groups Jr Sr Open dont need see some grown man flying against kid Lets help people lower skill groups clinics articles etc BZ .. four PAMPA classes. Might work attract Continued page 152 150 Model Aviation NEW FROM FOX 15X 15 RC featuring all-new Mark carburetor $345 #21500 lightest weight lowest cost 15 can buy now boasts all-new Markl carburetor better-than-ever per formance Runs best 10% nitro fuel little jewel still compact enough light enough fit models designed 09s 10s VISA MasterCard Accepted Fox MFG CO 5305 TOWUON AVE FOIT SMITH AK 72901 501 646-1656 Bore590 Stroke540 Weight45 oz RPM wIth 7-5 prop14000 muffler Installed RPM 8-4 prop 13000 muffler Installed BLAST FROM THE PAST JIM WALKERS CLASSIC GLIDERS 74 3 Pak 404 INTERCEPTOR Folding Wing Glider U-Build-It Kit $395 Ready Fly S795 Add $3 postage handling first 2 packages 10% additional AweJl4JgUf&P PO Box88132 AIRCRAFT CO Portland OR 97268 Heres equipment need give props very best balance--balance directions Careftily crafted top grade materials BUBBLE BALANER accomodates 3/161/49/32 prop holes Other sizes available special order Dealers invited $1795 Add$1SOfer HOWARD B HUERL DEPT ADS tuge handle5 Mt 6%uleotusNeC0D eoas2 Rt e Mankato MN5eOO1 oUoOI1we~VflhI 0erSf eCc1S 4 eDri AOST $00 3pSG MEWgIRD 590 ELECTRIC POWERED yo / REAL 1/C TRAINER GRANDMA CAN FLY 2-3 CHANNEL RADIO 49 Inch SPAN 05 ELECTRIC 049 15 GAS CATALOG $200Nfl $3995 M&*&A*Ad 619 442-4636 6UUi7fffWf69or 619 469-8675 W BOX 2496-MA LA MESA CA 92041 CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 150 local contestants important function determine Nats Champ DM like present Nats format First works well administra tion standpoint second sufficiently difficult qualify Top 20 challenging hard prevent us dont aspire Na tional Championship realizing satisfaction achievement level believe Sportsman-level fli ers can realistically aspire Top 20 pretty decent level accom plishment Lets also leave Jrs Srs compete other work harder helping kids become proficient DC ll classes would help pro mote local participation Control sandbaggers could problem course So have Thanks writers time thoughts en courage have opinions put paper fire off PAMPA through Windy Urtnowski 9 Union Ave Little Ferry NJ 07643 Ted Fancher 158 Flying Cloud Isle Foster City CA 94404 aluminum block shown dotted lines Step 1 Also locate position holes wheel axle A-in piano wire strut support Use No 31 drill hole A-in piano wire will inserted use No 50 drill wheel axle hole holes should made block square good straight holes can drilled Make A-in wire hole about A-in deep axle hole through entire block reason drill sizes will become apparent later holes completed block may cut hacksaw along strut outline shown Step 1 Step 1 complete proceed Step 2 cut away portions strut indicated dotted lines strut should now look like drawing Step 3 point insert piano wire top strut tapping hole hammer wire wont enter hole file last wire very lightly try again enlarge hole strut essential wire forced tapping ham mer strut force-fit will hold two together piece wire will now act handle/holder you proceed tedi WHEN YOU FORGETOUR UNITS REMEMBER Wet Cell & Gelled Cell Batteries Completely automatic operation Connect forget Pays itself eries last two three times longer Two models fit atl size batteries REGULAR MODEL$3995 held let smallPlus $2 S & H electric boat batteriesSpecify 6 12 24V HEAVY DUTY MODEL$4995 sport winch large boat Plus $250 S & H electric power charging batteries Specify 61 2V SASE information Dealer inquiries invited RC System NiCd Batteries chargers need age Cycler Ito prevent memory Tester ito hind bad cellal Ouck Charger 12 4 hoursl Trickle Charger sate level Field Fast Charger both Rn Tx Portable charger input 1 20V 1 2V A Multiple crarger up 3 Ta 5 Rsl Completely Automatic STANDARD MODEL$79O5 Fts48VRsand96VTxpacksPlus$55&H Others avalable write call One-Speed Dremel Tool Full variable-speed operation Retains on-ott switch inside case Model 270 280 only Plus $150 S & H ous task shaping strut hand files Dremel-type grinding tool until have achieved desired scale shape satisfied shape proceed assemble rest unit shown Step 4 Again note no sizes shown length piano wire tubings spring brass/tin mount items will have adjusted size suit model assembly installed Start assembly slipping ID tubing over piano wire put spring place slip first washer slide larger tubing against first washer put top washer place depress assembly slightly put some tension spring finally solder top washer place sure wire also soldered tubing point would appropriate install wheel make install assemblys protective boot As noted above axle hole made No 50 drill proper size threading 2-56 tap Now using 2-56 tap thread axle holes other hole should now drilled 2-56 bolt clearance using No 45 drill Also sure wheels hole proper clearance size chasing axle hole No 45 drill Mounting wheel now simple matter putting 2-56 bolt through strut wheel screwing place wish lock 152 Model Aviation CL Scale/Boss Continued page 71 CaRa Products PO Box 221 Canton SD 57013 605-987-5924 IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT NEW RA SOS$20495 Jew Oee&e 36 CDI 13-beeringl$11496 Reg Onadra 36 910494 wIth Brieghello flywheel$12495 Reg Oeedn 36 Power Aseembly Only46495 QUADRA REPAIR91000 Iples panel JIte Meseer ERCOUPEPIANO 02395 KIT $23989 Jim Morn TOMAHAWKPLANS $2396 KIT $26995 JImMeen6-BALLTRAINERPLANS$2396 KIT$21456 Jim Masse ACROBATPLANS $1996 KIT $23496 New ZENOAH 0-23413996ZENOAN 0-36 $ 9695 SACHODOLMAR31 rea $2450037 reg $39600 FLOATS 461114 esele ewes $2195cemplete kIt 94795 10 WWI WHEELS $3996 P1K SprIng eterter$2495 PLANS SUPER STEARMAN 114 lGedfreyl$3996 113 TAYLORCRAFT 13 CUB None$3995 VOLKSPLANE 113 IChInken Cherliet$3395 COLORED INSTRUMENTS 1161 Ceheleidge SeefE AU9K 44226 SERVOS H306 42w $1396 WwId S16 far lerge models $3696 PROPS tell eleent ZINGER TOP FLITS DYNAThRUST 39% OFF US Osodre FUELTANKS16w 099523w $795 FIBERGLASSARROWSHAFTSB16a23Iw96/91900 24-Noun Service. Add 5250 postage Send Bank Check Money Order JIM MESSERS QUALTIY MODEL PRODUCTS Velley View Dr Box 43 Allegeny NY 14706
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/03
Page Numbers: 70, 149, 150, 152
Aerobatics Ted Fancher THE READERS SPEAK As promised months column will devoted put readers questions builder-of-the-model rule BOM appear ance points using skill classes Nats instead historical age classes response request input has gratifying has less four weeks since December issue hit mailboxes have thus far received 13 very thoughtful insightful letters over United States exceptional thing about responses come variety levels expertise Only two estab lished Super Stars two thoughtful individuals major contribution event hard work put making Stunt enjoya ble us fliers Beaucoup thanks Needless say cant reproduce letters original lengths Although letters worthy being consid ered full context will necessary edit condense writers words Ive done fairly can hope no writers opinion unfairly affected writers initials will identify opinions Bob Green Boyer town PA Dennis Adamisin Fort Wayne IN Don McClave Portland OR Mike Ditrich Erie PA Jeff Reeves San Diego CA Paul Walker Kent WA Art Adamisin Taylor MI Bill Zimmer Varna IL Jim Hoffman Mesa AZ Dick Carville Dracut MA John Patrolia Marshfield MA Larry Oakley Oklahoma City OK heeeerrre go First the Builder Model DM think should keep it. Elimination BOM would favor can af ford buy finished planes ex pert live proximity active Stunt contingent hand me-downs available. Theres also issue skill required build com petitive airplane. people have ac cess say Jimmy Casales back-up plane would have advantage MD We must have BOM rule. Workmanship finish points would deducted flier someone build plane another paint etc fair him get points person put sweat tears plane JR Yes BOM fliers expert dont see need apply lesser classes like give obsolete models people starting out.to encourage people hobby AA Most complaints about BOM come better fliers becoming chore build year take year off step up working Nats change. see what life like side fence BZ .. BOM should stay Sure cheating going like guy told eliminate rape Continued page 149 70 Model Aviation Eieven-year-oid Erika Layton Davenport IALeft mighty proud Sig Akro master files Midwest Novice Pattern won St Louis MO contest placed several others Sixteen-year-old Todd Hessling Quincy ILRight flies beau tiful K&B 40-powered Sig SuperChipmunk photos month Blil Zimmer Alien BrIckhaus Goiconda IL designed Envoy Stunter its first 80 powered Supertigre piane Coiore white two tones bius biack trim Famous Oid-Time Stunters eariy Fifties Piane ieft deBoit Au American Senior Ron Davis New Psiestine IN fiies Fox 35 Striking paint scheme white red/black trim Plane right isa Lou Andrews-designed Trixter Barn stormer Power lea Tom Dixon-tuned Fox 35 Colors cream orange brown trim belongs Bill Zimmer Varna iL home early unfulfilled expectations scope field repair kit depends upon number factors prime im portance distance flying site distance great stakes high contest flier may required make extensive field repairs other hand talking about weekend afternoon outing close home base may desirable repair work home Other factors clude type original construction extent damage kind finish covering etc Probably important item crash kit adhesive Most repairs involve gluing components back togeth eroften other-than-original joints Usually field repairs require fast glues Five-minute epoxy new instant glues popular Good bonds require clean surfaces household product sold under trade name K2R has ability draw out dry up oil residue product sprayed affected area its aerosol can few moments white chalky substance forms brushed away joint ready glue great boon repairing engine mount/firewall areas Nylon fiberglass tape adds reinforce ment quick field repairs may filled finished later time Conven tional model airplane cement useful field repairs particularly torn shat tered tissue covering bead glue over puncture tear will seal opening draw tight well Other items worth considering few odds ends spruce balsa plywood Motori Cipolla Combat Engines Combat 36 ABC$6995 Combat 15 SE AANC$5995 MOTORI CIPOLLA COMBAT PO Box 111 Jasonville IN47438 *300 shipping per order piano wire An array pins rubberbands clothespins helpful glu ing dope brush pair scissors will add tools normally carried actual contents crash kit could expanded adds up extra weight has practical limit category field repairs well consider repair maintenance people vein few basic first aid items must Some disinfectant few bandaids minimum again list could become endless depending upon own first aid skills Modelers great bunch people will loan anything kits keep flyingbut should count alternative being properly prepared better have something loan another modeler have borrow yourself Remem ber its good field kit often sepa rates fliers watchers Clarence Haught 3226 Honeysuckle Dr Coeur dAlene ID 83814 CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 70 murder crimes because criminal always caught. looks like some people think should follow steps rest society Ready-made build fast hurry up throw away Nuts . What wrong kids anyone else learning things learned building model Whats rush JH Eliminate BOM because impossible enforce feel concept BOM excellent fatal flaw impossible enforcement makes un workable rule BO dont build bad. go contest see finishes well Stunt planes built makes sick will bring out MonoKoted oil-soaked Banshee DA Dc-emphasizing BOM Begin ner Intermediate sounds like good idea entry-level events get ting first good airplane can real pain Buying way Wonder people have overwhelmed prospect having build full Stunter just can try event. especially now list Stunt kits short designed 40-60 engines As higher classes local level Nats BOM must DC believe BOM Although club has done some very positiye things routinely allow borrowed air planes member has flying bor rowed airplanes three years does openly takes penalty no ap pearance points have another buys airplanes passes off own does take noappearance-points deduction widely known leadership will MISS AMERICA Wing Span 84 Inches Wing Chord 12 Inches $6 Power 30 40 2 Cycle Engine 40 45 4 Cycle Engine Radio 3 Channels DELTA PRIDE 60 Wing Span 58 Inches Wing Chord 14 Inches Power 60 Engine Radio 4 Channels $5995 BUCKAN EER WIng Span 84 Inches Wing Chord 14 Inches Power 40 4 Cycle Engine Radio 3 Channels $6995 ALL KITS INCLUDE Full size rolled plans Easy-to-follow instructions Machine cut sanded parts Necessary hardware OLD TIMER Rt 1 Box 190 8 MS 38754 Telephone 601 2473578 SIP5 -II BENTOM BROWN JR CAMPBELL COMET- COVERITE COX DUBRO EASY BUILT MODELS ENVA FAT FLYLINEE FOX- GOLDBERG GOLDEN AGE REPRO GENE DUBOIS GUILLOW- K&B- K&S L R OS MAX PACTRA PECK-POLYMER PERFECT - N/N MODELS SEAGLEN-SIG STERLING SULLIVAN SUPER TIGRE TAFFINDER TELCO TOP FLITE WILLIAMS & OTHERSREXLER IESTES MODEL ROCKETSI II Send $100 Cash Cheek ec Stamps fee see loid alas DISCOUNT Catalee tratlons over 700 Kits choose Irom MAILORDER PHONEORDER IN STOREI VEIN VILLEY Holly CENTER I 827 1 Main St LansdalmPa1144S h 1986 149 QUALITY FREE FLIGHT KITS AND SUPPLIES FOR cOMPETITION AND SPORT SINCE 1975 Dealer inquiriescatalog 50Q invited -BLUE RIDGE MODELS. BOX 429SKYLAND N C28776 SILICONE TUBING 1 let25 ftas ft SMALL ens at. sa seI MEGI esa dtal Ca ceas eo cia LARGE 125 dtal *5 Ge Cli 25 *50 Go LARRY DODGE AFRO INC US 5 CAN POSTPAIDI 10210 Manntng Ave N Sttllwater MN 55082 PAW DIESELS Englandes Finest 048 35 RIC STD Send $100 list Eric Clutton 913 Cedar Lane Tullahoma Tenn 37388 support complaints. sport build ing flying order until rule changed flying other peoples work ones own cheating done 85 Nats JP BOM should kept intact . will support fly contest does comply BOM rule have resigned club reason. am model builder want associate other model builders. competing models built others unsportsmanlike action sampling opinions gives good idea strongly feel about event have toned down some comments bit Appeannce points subject much opinionated comment BOM will see LO I think two ways look appearance Some sophisti cated image-conscious people want keep aircraft looking good. appearance points. keep junk out respected event see point certain extent no appearance points BOM would have participation After flying event DA As appearance point have might expect favor abolition FSR-breathl . appearance points add immeasurable stature event usual argument appearance point opponents have flying event suggest non-issue can maximum twenty appearance points overpower maximum 630 flight points. should going outof way show case Nats appearance judging like Formula 1 RC Pylon Racers. 50 plus Stunters polished max single setting awesome sight. too much emphasis put shine exclusion else. Anyone thinks Mono Kote et al easy perfect finishes has never tried use them. challenge Imron users try get instant 16 points using iron-on. see what easy finish MD Stunt beautiful CL events. t big beautiful plane doing tricks what got Stunt pilots clean neat Thats impressive wanted like some them. Points should deducted MonoKote. Beginners Intermediate pilots could allowed MonoKote no point-loss would eliminate lot work beginning. have no points two classes Strictly flying points JR Yes appearance points Ex pert no other classes Australia no appearance points FAI scor ing Expert fliers still enjoyed putting fine finishes aircraft reward effort PW Use similar Pylon Rac ing Dont add score use position flying order Highest appearance points gets select posi tion firstand down line removes score sheet still leaves some incentive AA difference between 14-to16-point airplane 19-to-20-point lot elbow grease might better spend time flying. make up four six points 14-to-16-point airplane still pretty neat plane BZ What attracts new people event Its pretty airplanes used give 80 points appearance. Old Time Stunt should retain appearance points least 10 20 points Get some real junkers event could see go ing stand-off appearance judging Nats speed things up would take top 10 15 closely judged concours award JH rify point criteria Reno pretty ... down graded due lack shine Glosr part appearance DM Its true first two rows Nats populated gorgeous hand-rubbed airplanes. However just behind several rows airplanes look very presentable finishes within reach fliers two rows have included numerous MonoKote Enamel planes have scored 15-17 pointsmore enough remain competitive JP Appearance points impor tant incentive good model building Stunt flier chooses design engine components must build rig test trim whole airplane competes plane displays total picture building flying skill Skill classes Nats lithe final subject LO If skill classes Nats would help people out lets go DA Last year proposed two class es voluntary seeding exception fliers known Nats backgrounds Lower class compete Walk er Cup some freedom fliers move down want competitive upper class IP There should no skill classes Nats Skill classes always con ducive search excellence Nats should JR Leave what works alone MD . good idea obvious rea sons lets people test skins others own class national level aware sandbaggers didnt take RC long acquire 97 classes Aerobatics cant have four AA We already have skill groups Jr Sr Open dont need see some grown man flying against kid Lets help people lower skill groups clinics articles etc BZ .. four PAMPA classes. Might work attract Continued page 152 150 Model Aviation NEW FROM FOX 15X 15 RC featuring all-new Mark carburetor $345 #21500 lightest weight lowest cost 15 can buy now boasts all-new Markl carburetor better-than-ever per formance Runs best 10% nitro fuel little jewel still compact enough light enough fit models designed 09s 10s VISA MasterCard Accepted Fox MFG CO 5305 TOWUON AVE FOIT SMITH AK 72901 501 646-1656 Bore590 Stroke540 Weight45 oz RPM wIth 7-5 prop14000 muffler Installed RPM 8-4 prop 13000 muffler Installed BLAST FROM THE PAST JIM WALKERS CLASSIC GLIDERS 74 3 Pak 404 INTERCEPTOR Folding Wing Glider U-Build-It Kit $395 Ready Fly S795 Add $3 postage handling first 2 packages 10% additional AweJl4JgUf&P PO Box88132 AIRCRAFT CO Portland OR 97268 Heres equipment need give props very best balance--balance directions Careftily crafted top grade materials BUBBLE BALANER accomodates 3/161/49/32 prop holes Other sizes available special order Dealers invited $1795 Add$1SOfer HOWARD B HUERL DEPT ADS tuge handle5 Mt 6%uleotusNeC0D eoas2 Rt e Mankato MN5eOO1 oUoOI1we~VflhI 0erSf eCc1S 4 eDri AOST $00 3pSG MEWgIRD 590 ELECTRIC POWERED yo / REAL 1/C TRAINER GRANDMA CAN FLY 2-3 CHANNEL RADIO 49 Inch SPAN 05 ELECTRIC 049 15 GAS CATALOG $200Nfl $3995 M&*&A*Ad 619 442-4636 6UUi7fffWf69or 619 469-8675 W BOX 2496-MA LA MESA CA 92041 CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 150 local contestants important function determine Nats Champ DM like present Nats format First works well administra tion standpoint second sufficiently difficult qualify Top 20 challenging hard prevent us dont aspire Na tional Championship realizing satisfaction achievement level believe Sportsman-level fli ers can realistically aspire Top 20 pretty decent level accom plishment Lets also leave Jrs Srs compete other work harder helping kids become proficient DC ll classes would help pro mote local participation Control sandbaggers could problem course So have Thanks writers time thoughts en courage have opinions put paper fire off PAMPA through Windy Urtnowski 9 Union Ave Little Ferry NJ 07643 Ted Fancher 158 Flying Cloud Isle Foster City CA 94404 aluminum block shown dotted lines Step 1 Also locate position holes wheel axle A-in piano wire strut support Use No 31 drill hole A-in piano wire will inserted use No 50 drill wheel axle hole holes should made block square good straight holes can drilled Make A-in wire hole about A-in deep axle hole through entire block reason drill sizes will become apparent later holes completed block may cut hacksaw along strut outline shown Step 1 Step 1 complete proceed Step 2 cut away portions strut indicated dotted lines strut should now look like drawing Step 3 point insert piano wire top strut tapping hole hammer wire wont enter hole file last wire very lightly try again enlarge hole strut essential wire forced tapping ham mer strut force-fit will hold two together piece wire will now act handle/holder you proceed tedi WHEN YOU FORGETOUR UNITS REMEMBER Wet Cell & Gelled Cell Batteries Completely automatic operation Connect forget Pays itself eries last two three times longer Two models fit atl size batteries REGULAR MODEL$3995 held let smallPlus $2 S & H electric boat batteriesSpecify 6 12 24V HEAVY DUTY MODEL$4995 sport winch large boat Plus $250 S & H electric power charging batteries Specify 61 2V SASE information Dealer inquiries invited RC System NiCd Batteries chargers need age Cycler Ito prevent memory Tester ito hind bad cellal Ouck Charger 12 4 hoursl Trickle Charger sate level Field Fast Charger both Rn Tx Portable charger input 1 20V 1 2V A Multiple crarger up 3 Ta 5 Rsl Completely Automatic STANDARD MODEL$79O5 Fts48VRsand96VTxpacksPlus$55&H Others avalable write call One-Speed Dremel Tool Full variable-speed operation Retains on-ott switch inside case Model 270 280 only Plus $150 S & H ous task shaping strut hand files Dremel-type grinding tool until have achieved desired scale shape satisfied shape proceed assemble rest unit shown Step 4 Again note no sizes shown length piano wire tubings spring brass/tin mount items will have adjusted size suit model assembly installed Start assembly slipping ID tubing over piano wire put spring place slip first washer slide larger tubing against first washer put top washer place depress assembly slightly put some tension spring finally solder top washer place sure wire also soldered tubing point would appropriate install wheel make install assemblys protective boot As noted above axle hole made No 50 drill proper size threading 2-56 tap Now using 2-56 tap thread axle holes other hole should now drilled 2-56 bolt clearance using No 45 drill Also sure wheels hole proper clearance size chasing axle hole No 45 drill Mounting wheel now simple matter putting 2-56 bolt through strut wheel screwing place wish lock 152 Model Aviation CL Scale/Boss Continued page 71 CaRa Products PO Box 221 Canton SD 57013 605-987-5924 IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT NEW RA SOS$20495 Jew Oee&e 36 CDI 13-beeringl$11496 Reg Onadra 36 910494 wIth Brieghello flywheel$12495 Reg Oeedn 36 Power Aseembly Only46495 QUADRA REPAIR91000 Iples panel JIte Meseer ERCOUPEPIANO 02395 KIT $23989 Jim Morn TOMAHAWKPLANS $2396 KIT $26995 JImMeen6-BALLTRAINERPLANS$2396 KIT$21456 Jim Masse ACROBATPLANS $1996 KIT $23496 New ZENOAH 0-23413996ZENOAN 0-36 $ 9695 SACHODOLMAR31 rea $2450037 reg $39600 FLOATS 461114 esele ewes $2195cemplete kIt 94795 10 WWI WHEELS $3996 P1K SprIng eterter$2495 PLANS SUPER STEARMAN 114 lGedfreyl$3996 113 TAYLORCRAFT 13 CUB None$3995 VOLKSPLANE 113 IChInken Cherliet$3395 COLORED INSTRUMENTS 1161 Ceheleidge SeefE AU9K 44226 SERVOS H306 42w $1396 WwId S16 far lerge models $3696 PROPS tell eleent ZINGER TOP FLITS DYNAThRUST 39% OFF US Osodre FUELTANKS16w 099523w $795 FIBERGLASSARROWSHAFTSB16a23Iw96/91900 24-Noun Service. Add 5250 postage Send Bank Check Money Order JIM MESSERS QUALTIY MODEL PRODUCTS Velley View Dr Box 43 Allegeny NY 14706
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/03
Page Numbers: 70, 149, 150, 152
Aerobatics Ted Fancher THE READERS SPEAK As promised months column will devoted put readers questions builder-of-the-model rule BOM appear ance points using skill classes Nats instead historical age classes response request input has gratifying has less four weeks since December issue hit mailboxes have thus far received 13 very thoughtful insightful letters over United States exceptional thing about responses come variety levels expertise Only two estab lished Super Stars two thoughtful individuals major contribution event hard work put making Stunt enjoya ble us fliers Beaucoup thanks Needless say cant reproduce letters original lengths Although letters worthy being consid ered full context will necessary edit condense writers words Ive done fairly can hope no writers opinion unfairly affected writers initials will identify opinions Bob Green Boyer town PA Dennis Adamisin Fort Wayne IN Don McClave Portland OR Mike Ditrich Erie PA Jeff Reeves San Diego CA Paul Walker Kent WA Art Adamisin Taylor MI Bill Zimmer Varna IL Jim Hoffman Mesa AZ Dick Carville Dracut MA John Patrolia Marshfield MA Larry Oakley Oklahoma City OK heeeerrre go First the Builder Model DM think should keep it. Elimination BOM would favor can af ford buy finished planes ex pert live proximity active Stunt contingent hand me-downs available. Theres also issue skill required build com petitive airplane. people have ac cess say Jimmy Casales back-up plane would have advantage MD We must have BOM rule. Workmanship finish points would deducted flier someone build plane another paint etc fair him get points person put sweat tears plane JR Yes BOM fliers expert dont see need apply lesser classes like give obsolete models people starting out.to encourage people hobby AA Most complaints about BOM come better fliers becoming chore build year take year off step up working Nats change. see what life like side fence BZ .. BOM should stay Sure cheating going like guy told eliminate rape Continued page 149 70 Model Aviation Eieven-year-oid Erika Layton Davenport IALeft mighty proud Sig Akro master files Midwest Novice Pattern won St Louis MO contest placed several others Sixteen-year-old Todd Hessling Quincy ILRight flies beau tiful K&B 40-powered Sig SuperChipmunk photos month Blil Zimmer Alien BrIckhaus Goiconda IL designed Envoy Stunter its first 80 powered Supertigre piane Coiore white two tones bius biack trim Famous Oid-Time Stunters eariy Fifties Piane ieft deBoit Au American Senior Ron Davis New Psiestine IN fiies Fox 35 Striking paint scheme white red/black trim Plane right isa Lou Andrews-designed Trixter Barn stormer Power lea Tom Dixon-tuned Fox 35 Colors cream orange brown trim belongs Bill Zimmer Varna iL home early unfulfilled expectations scope field repair kit depends upon number factors prime im portance distance flying site distance great stakes high contest flier may required make extensive field repairs other hand talking about weekend afternoon outing close home base may desirable repair work home Other factors clude type original construction extent damage kind finish covering etc Probably important item crash kit adhesive Most repairs involve gluing components back togeth eroften other-than-original joints Usually field repairs require fast glues Five-minute epoxy new instant glues popular Good bonds require clean surfaces household product sold under trade name K2R has ability draw out dry up oil residue product sprayed affected area its aerosol can few moments white chalky substance forms brushed away joint ready glue great boon repairing engine mount/firewall areas Nylon fiberglass tape adds reinforce ment quick field repairs may filled finished later time Conven tional model airplane cement useful field repairs particularly torn shat tered tissue covering bead glue over puncture tear will seal opening draw tight well Other items worth considering few odds ends spruce balsa plywood Motori Cipolla Combat Engines Combat 36 ABC$6995 Combat 15 SE AANC$5995 MOTORI CIPOLLA COMBAT PO Box 111 Jasonville IN47438 *300 shipping per order piano wire An array pins rubberbands clothespins helpful glu ing dope brush pair scissors will add tools normally carried actual contents crash kit could expanded adds up extra weight has practical limit category field repairs well consider repair maintenance people vein few basic first aid items must Some disinfectant few bandaids minimum again list could become endless depending upon own first aid skills Modelers great bunch people will loan anything kits keep flyingbut should count alternative being properly prepared better have something loan another modeler have borrow yourself Remem ber its good field kit often sepa rates fliers watchers Clarence Haught 3226 Honeysuckle Dr Coeur dAlene ID 83814 CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 70 murder crimes because criminal always caught. looks like some people think should follow steps rest society Ready-made build fast hurry up throw away Nuts . What wrong kids anyone else learning things learned building model Whats rush JH Eliminate BOM because impossible enforce feel concept BOM excellent fatal flaw impossible enforcement makes un workable rule BO dont build bad. go contest see finishes well Stunt planes built makes sick will bring out MonoKoted oil-soaked Banshee DA Dc-emphasizing BOM Begin ner Intermediate sounds like good idea entry-level events get ting first good airplane can real pain Buying way Wonder people have overwhelmed prospect having build full Stunter just can try event. especially now list Stunt kits short designed 40-60 engines As higher classes local level Nats BOM must DC believe BOM Although club has done some very positiye things routinely allow borrowed air planes member has flying bor rowed airplanes three years does openly takes penalty no ap pearance points have another buys airplanes passes off own does take noappearance-points deduction widely known leadership will MISS AMERICA Wing Span 84 Inches Wing Chord 12 Inches $6 Power 30 40 2 Cycle Engine 40 45 4 Cycle Engine Radio 3 Channels DELTA PRIDE 60 Wing Span 58 Inches Wing Chord 14 Inches Power 60 Engine Radio 4 Channels $5995 BUCKAN EER WIng Span 84 Inches Wing Chord 14 Inches Power 40 4 Cycle Engine Radio 3 Channels $6995 ALL KITS INCLUDE Full size rolled plans Easy-to-follow instructions Machine cut sanded parts Necessary hardware OLD TIMER Rt 1 Box 190 8 MS 38754 Telephone 601 2473578 SIP5 -II BENTOM BROWN JR CAMPBELL COMET- COVERITE COX DUBRO EASY BUILT MODELS ENVA FAT FLYLINEE FOX- GOLDBERG GOLDEN AGE REPRO GENE DUBOIS GUILLOW- K&B- K&S L R OS MAX PACTRA PECK-POLYMER PERFECT - N/N MODELS SEAGLEN-SIG STERLING SULLIVAN SUPER TIGRE TAFFINDER TELCO TOP FLITE WILLIAMS & OTHERSREXLER IESTES MODEL ROCKETSI II Send $100 Cash Cheek ec Stamps fee see loid alas DISCOUNT Catalee tratlons over 700 Kits choose Irom MAILORDER PHONEORDER IN STOREI VEIN VILLEY Holly CENTER I 827 1 Main St LansdalmPa1144S h 1986 149 QUALITY FREE FLIGHT KITS AND SUPPLIES FOR cOMPETITION AND SPORT SINCE 1975 Dealer inquiriescatalog 50Q invited -BLUE RIDGE MODELS. BOX 429SKYLAND N C28776 SILICONE TUBING 1 let25 ftas ft SMALL ens at. sa seI MEGI esa dtal Ca ceas eo cia LARGE 125 dtal *5 Ge Cli 25 *50 Go LARRY DODGE AFRO INC US 5 CAN POSTPAIDI 10210 Manntng Ave N Sttllwater MN 55082 PAW DIESELS Englandes Finest 048 35 RIC STD Send $100 list Eric Clutton 913 Cedar Lane Tullahoma Tenn 37388 support complaints. sport build ing flying order until rule changed flying other peoples work ones own cheating done 85 Nats JP BOM should kept intact . will support fly contest does comply BOM rule have resigned club reason. am model builder want associate other model builders. competing models built others unsportsmanlike action sampling opinions gives good idea strongly feel about event have toned down some comments bit Appeannce points subject much opinionated comment BOM will see LO I think two ways look appearance Some sophisti cated image-conscious people want keep aircraft looking good. appearance points. keep junk out respected event see point certain extent no appearance points BOM would have participation After flying event DA As appearance point have might expect favor abolition FSR-breathl . appearance points add immeasurable stature event usual argument appearance point opponents have flying event suggest non-issue can maximum twenty appearance points overpower maximum 630 flight points. should going outof way show case Nats appearance judging like Formula 1 RC Pylon Racers. 50 plus Stunters polished max single setting awesome sight. too much emphasis put shine exclusion else. Anyone thinks Mono Kote et al easy perfect finishes has never tried use them. challenge Imron users try get instant 16 points using iron-on. see what easy finish MD Stunt beautiful CL events. t big beautiful plane doing tricks what got Stunt pilots clean neat Thats impressive wanted like some them. Points should deducted MonoKote. Beginners Intermediate pilots could allowed MonoKote no point-loss would eliminate lot work beginning. have no points two classes Strictly flying points JR Yes appearance points Ex pert no other classes Australia no appearance points FAI scor ing Expert fliers still enjoyed putting fine finishes aircraft reward effort PW Use similar Pylon Rac ing Dont add score use position flying order Highest appearance points gets select posi tion firstand down line removes score sheet still leaves some incentive AA difference between 14-to16-point airplane 19-to-20-point lot elbow grease might better spend time flying. make up four six points 14-to-16-point airplane still pretty neat plane BZ What attracts new people event Its pretty airplanes used give 80 points appearance. Old Time Stunt should retain appearance points least 10 20 points Get some real junkers event could see go ing stand-off appearance judging Nats speed things up would take top 10 15 closely judged concours award JH rify point criteria Reno pretty ... down graded due lack shine Glosr part appearance DM Its true first two rows Nats populated gorgeous hand-rubbed airplanes. However just behind several rows airplanes look very presentable finishes within reach fliers two rows have included numerous MonoKote Enamel planes have scored 15-17 pointsmore enough remain competitive JP Appearance points impor tant incentive good model building Stunt flier chooses design engine components must build rig test trim whole airplane competes plane displays total picture building flying skill Skill classes Nats lithe final subject LO If skill classes Nats would help people out lets go DA Last year proposed two class es voluntary seeding exception fliers known Nats backgrounds Lower class compete Walk er Cup some freedom fliers move down want competitive upper class IP There should no skill classes Nats Skill classes always con ducive search excellence Nats should JR Leave what works alone MD . good idea obvious rea sons lets people test skins others own class national level aware sandbaggers didnt take RC long acquire 97 classes Aerobatics cant have four AA We already have skill groups Jr Sr Open dont need see some grown man flying against kid Lets help people lower skill groups clinics articles etc BZ .. four PAMPA classes. Might work attract Continued page 152 150 Model Aviation NEW FROM FOX 15X 15 RC featuring all-new Mark carburetor $345 #21500 lightest weight lowest cost 15 can buy now boasts all-new Markl carburetor better-than-ever per formance Runs best 10% nitro fuel little jewel still compact enough light enough fit models designed 09s 10s VISA MasterCard Accepted Fox MFG CO 5305 TOWUON AVE FOIT SMITH AK 72901 501 646-1656 Bore590 Stroke540 Weight45 oz RPM wIth 7-5 prop14000 muffler Installed RPM 8-4 prop 13000 muffler Installed BLAST FROM THE PAST JIM WALKERS CLASSIC GLIDERS 74 3 Pak 404 INTERCEPTOR Folding Wing Glider U-Build-It Kit $395 Ready Fly S795 Add $3 postage handling first 2 packages 10% additional AweJl4JgUf&P PO Box88132 AIRCRAFT CO Portland OR 97268 Heres equipment need give props very best balance--balance directions Careftily crafted top grade materials BUBBLE BALANER accomodates 3/161/49/32 prop holes Other sizes available special order Dealers invited $1795 Add$1SOfer HOWARD B HUERL DEPT ADS tuge handle5 Mt 6%uleotusNeC0D eoas2 Rt e Mankato MN5eOO1 oUoOI1we~VflhI 0erSf eCc1S 4 eDri AOST $00 3pSG MEWgIRD 590 ELECTRIC POWERED yo / REAL 1/C TRAINER GRANDMA CAN FLY 2-3 CHANNEL RADIO 49 Inch SPAN 05 ELECTRIC 049 15 GAS CATALOG $200Nfl $3995 M&*&A*Ad 619 442-4636 6UUi7fffWf69or 619 469-8675 W BOX 2496-MA LA MESA CA 92041 CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 150 local contestants important function determine Nats Champ DM like present Nats format First works well administra tion standpoint second sufficiently difficult qualify Top 20 challenging hard prevent us dont aspire Na tional Championship realizing satisfaction achievement level believe Sportsman-level fli ers can realistically aspire Top 20 pretty decent level accom plishment Lets also leave Jrs Srs compete other work harder helping kids become proficient DC ll classes would help pro mote local participation Control sandbaggers could problem course So have Thanks writers time thoughts en courage have 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