WOW Henri quite indictment US Stunt pilots article American Dream published last months col umn however take great exception both its general tone specifics attempt make case simply couldnt allow accusa tions stand answer Im taking opportunity make detailed rebuttal Let address final point first feel underlying message remarks lief Americans arrogantly consider gain level accomplishment selves supreme Control Line Precision US reporters use words American su Aerobatics event feel deserve win premacy reflection historical rec regardless well competition ord way unable find sin may perform gle instance such use press re Id like rebut two ways ports last world champs certainly implication Americans somehow First notwithstanding excellent command uniquely blessed deserve win because finglish language nuances its nationality Quite contrary because use appear unfamiliar Among United States rich varied ethnic makeup definitions word supreme English would impossible us assume exitdictionary highest quality domi- tence inherent genetic social superiority nant Henri American Stunters proud his- Second simply true US modeltory Stunt because record event ing press has assumed supremacy US peer international competition to- team quite disappointed chose tal 15 CL Aerobatics World Championships quote Don McClaves comments out context US teams have won 12 team championships selectively chose appeared placed second once third twice addition support theory giving recognition individual championships have won Les parts frankly make position inMcDonald three times Billy Werwage two defensible times Bob Hunt Bob Gieseke Such rec- Let quotein its entiretythe second para ord clearly dominant indicative com- graph Dons world champs report petitors highest quality make no apolo gies pride ing concerned Let say right up front theres no ques need improve performance re- tion about won Chinese team flew cxFloridas Bill Rich will campaign absolutely gorgeous Vigilante L around Southeast circuit summer also intends attend Tn-Cities Nats Fancher wishes originate terrific paint scheme Another budding superstar Australia Joe Parisi original Reactive design R uses ST 60 power 3-bladed Bolly propa combination rapidly becoming serious Stunt fliers 70 Model Aviation Conoi Line Aerobatics Ted Fancher 158 FlyIng Cloud Isle Foster Cky CA 94404 Claus Maikis slick biplane Stunter sports hand-built 3-bladed props Top Flite 11 X 5s Note pushrods connecting flaps upper wing flaps lower wing Only lower flaps connected belicrank Theres pushrod side fuselage tremely well clearly winner Rus Continued page 176 Top Polish Stunt pilot Piotr Zawada L gIves understanding embrace Jimmy Casale top US Stunt pilot 88 CL World Champs Theyd both just whipped again pesky Chinese CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 70 sians led 1986 World Champion Kolisni kov also flew well marvelous second place [was well deservedi Therefore rather grouse about unsatisfactory result Id like analyze what happened offer few thoughts suggestions future teams Now Henri youve got admit words American words cannot realize some other pilots simply paror better addition read quote report December 1988 Model Aviation Stunt column unanimous interviews US team members Xiang Dong Kolisnikov deserved placings guys creme de Ia creme Stunt right now weve got find way beat themTed Heres another quote Charlie Johnsons world champs report same magazine Its bitter pill USA Aerobat ics pilots swallow dominating individ ual team awards day select few other countries very very good American phalanx isnt advantage once Henri rest case accusation exag gerated national consciousness simply isnt sup ported facts reporters werent com plaining about Americans being allowed win explaining very best ef forts hadnt good enough continue win ning tradition take great pride OK Now weve both say Amer ican fliers dreams supremacy lets discuss some specifics brought up First lack understanding FAI scor ing dislike AMA system Yes Henri am familiar FM scoring sys tem both its strong points s obvi ous shortcomings am also familiar strengths weaknesses AMA system Al though conclusive argument its su periority worth noting Precision Aer obatics pattern AMA scoring system developed concurrently American fliers prominently George Aldrich suppose could nitpick Dons letter call AMA scoring 30-point system ex ception landing can earn zero points maneuvers scored between 10 40 Im sure what significance attach difference will grant does exist discussion good maneuver again influenced lack familiarity language English descriptive terms good very good perfect could fall un der general category good opposed bad maneuvers could encompass anything mediocre poor awful un recognizable Don clearly addressing broad range rather specific AMA FAI have no description flawed maneuvers perfect Al though have scale own mind ranks maneuvers good ry good c FAI rule book has no such classification states Manoeuvres may awarded marks between 0 10 judges determination score left subjective evaluation judge judge may consider good maneuver whatever 5 6 another may call 7 8and right other go say emphatically possible tell 31-point maneuver 32pointer agree neither able pre cisely tell 7-pointer 6 advantage AMA system wrong score given net result one-point deficit Thats difference flier could hope make up subsequent maneuvers same incorrect evaluation made FAt net difference much 18 points Square Eightsone times K-factor eight first Eight times K ec ond order recoup lost points wronged pilot must fly several low-K maneuvers least two high-K maneuvers point better other pilot way surprised didnt catch Dons failure recognize separate K-factors individual segments consecutive maneuv ers Can quite fluent nuances system believe Incidentally feel judging segments separately major shortcoming FAI sys tem tabulating pain-in-the-youknow-what also adds significant anomaly scoring consecutive maneuvers example contestant flew first three Inside Loops perfectly would receive score 10 times K-factor 10 econd below good scored seven times K-factor 20 hird bad scores embarrassing five times K-factor 30 udge just achieved dubious distinction awarding progressively more points threestage maneuver deteriorated perfect awful ludicrous laughable stated Henri 10 points much FAI scoring would counter difference between second-place Russians third olace US team 65 noints 17561 17496 scores represent 27 scores per team three pilots times three flights times three judges difference per judges score thus works out Continued page 180 176 Model Aviation SECOND ANNUAL May13 141989 Day Fulday May 12 iwo MODEL SPORT & HOBBY SHOW i LIVE INDOOR RADIO CONTROL MODEL FLWNG DEMON8TRAJIONS HUGE BOAT POND & CAR TRACK SHOP T RAFFLE Following up highly successful introductory show great Southeast IMS show 1968 Model Sport&Hob yShow Atlanta Georgia selling sothibitors permitted continues IMS once again boinging major model manufac- preaenled bIt foe model hobbyist Yall come turers over US its second annual ya herl See latest pmducts visit major mamafaotumrs distributom * Radio Controlled Model Aircraft Boata Cars * A/C Systems * Model RailrQds * Modeling Accessories * FREE STATIC MODEL DISPLAY COMPETITION IN MANY CATEGORIES* Send lessi else SASS INS oftlee fa list osgeeIes eaeipeslhlms miss often. estty fon,el Mng diltdren — lawn build fly anodetal FREE dud lie shawl ORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER WEEKENDI AlTEND THE SHOW AND 285 InternatIonal Blvd NW Atlanta GA WIN SPECIAL PRIZES SATURDAY MAY 13198910 am-6 pm REGISTER FREE OF CHARGE SUNDAY MAY 14 1969 10 am-5 pm FOR DRAWING 10 WIN ADMISSION Adults $500 Juniors 12 under $300 DIAMOND PENDANT WITH Children under six FREE accompanied adult 14-CARAT ADVANCE TICKETS Save time waiting line Order GOLD CHAIN ONE 10 tickets advance US Send check money order payBE GIVEN AWAY EACH able IMS Inc Allow 3 weeks checks clear include DAY SATURDAY self-addressed legal-size stamped envelope adult ticket AND SUNDAY $500 12 under $300 No charge under age 6 ON THIS MOTHERS Watch ad lime location outdoor FIIC flying demon strationa including hehcopters ducted fan aircrsftsubject site DAY availability WEEK END ~AINTERNATIONAL [d1 MODELER SHOW INC RO Box 10127 Costa Mesa CaIlIomI 926270031 Phone 714 548-4700 just over two points Thats less 10and whole lot less 18 cant accept contention couple minor errors Square Eight should result downgrade least two FAI points Square Eight two consecutive maneuv ers rememberRMcM find 16 corners 16 sides 16 angles eight top bottom elevations four intersections four maneuver segments should congruent plus opportunity infinite number glitches bobbles Any could flawed greater lesser degree FAt judge downgrades full point minor mistake suggest contend scores would zeroeven before multiply ing K-factor have seen few Square Eights didnt have least half-dozen minor errors because corner radius exceeds mandated 210 meters Although disappointed facetious manner addressed Dons evalua tion judging Kiev dont disagree conclusionsand neither would Don cause comments illustrate exactly point Don attempting get across Let expand As say what judges should looking clearly spelled Out rule book Shapes sizes intersections corners elevations No question about However well know Henri aint theyre seeingwhether know number things subcon sciously influence Stunt judges fact brought up two themone support po sition supposedly undermine US approach took exception Windy Urtnowskis use word excitement describe Jimmy Casales victory 1988 US Nats said dont know what excitement connection Precision Aerobatics Yet discus sing noise level US engines earlier paragraph wondered Americans give away impression points last time looked Henri neither quiet muf flers nor excitement listed FAI rule book item pilot can gain flight points Nonetheless both know impres sions influence judges no matter objective try Oftentimes fliers dead fundamentals subjective items separate winners also rans Excitement does count Al Rabe has proven beautiful near-scale Stunters fly well can beat better Stunters dont create equal excitement Jimmy Casale mold earlier whiz-bang Stunters such Lou Andrews Hal de Bolt Davey Slagle has proven fast flashy showmanlike approach pattern can generate excitement g scores good friend West Germany has shown excitement good-flying bi plane can generate scores excess what himself felt deserving experi enced judges No Don MeClave wasnt discovering geometry etc important American teams havent garnered record numbers World Cham pionship medals through ignorance either FAI scoring system demands Stunt pattern simply relaying facts eager army American Stunt fliers facts although world Stunt fraternity has embraced exciting American innova tions arent buying currently popular American style fast flashy patterns Thats saying got beat no question about Wed prefer win Heres think need improve Lets try win again cant agree state ments individual problems accepting reality think battle-cry tough competitor accepts losing hopes re gain title Quite praiseworthy actually Dont think CL Scale/Boss Continued page 71 tool tems times have frustrated trying sharpen X-Acto blade give up throw blade away insert new handle EDJER seems answer problem EDJER comes equipped reversible sharpening block contains two 200-grit ce ramic stones used sharpening No 11 No 16 blades saddlelike device place X-Acto handle blade place holds blade exact sharpen ing angle blades few strokes over stone puts edge back blade full details about device drop line EDJER PO Box 8 Moorpark CA 93020 Harry Higley CL friend has great line taps dies hex wrenches long drills prop hub nuts fit engine shafts nuts bolts screws other items modelers use No trip show would complete visit ever-growing assortment specialty items complete listing Harrys wares write Harry B Higley & Son Inc PO Box 532 Glenwood IL 60425 last thought newcomer sport model aviation might attending type show Dont hesitant picking up brochures catalogs handouts can exhibitors catalogs brochures reminder what saw show serve product reference library until next years show Response something hope write about event what might seem controversial manner case January 1989 column wrote about some Mike Kevilles Lakewood CA thoughts comments Sport Scale event youll recall Mike felt Sport Scale event getting too complex civiliantype aircraft models especially nonaerobatic types disadvantage also went make some suggestions re vamping existing rules Scale categories number responses over whelming received quite lengthy very good comments/thoughts subject came several modelers still arevery much involved CL Scale ac tivities space does permit printing re sponses will best summarize important points Almost responses unanimous sev eral areas 1 dont need change existing Sport Scale rules must have better judging interpretation/application rules generate interest 2 Profile Scale OK however should considered entry-level event 3 AMA CL Precision Scale should dropped June 1989 181 ZAP UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF GLUE KNOWLEDGE
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/06
Page Numbers: 70, 176, 181
WOW Henri quite indictment US Stunt pilots article American Dream published last months col umn however take great exception both its general tone specifics attempt make case simply couldnt allow accusa tions stand answer Im taking opportunity make detailed rebuttal Let address final point first feel underlying message remarks lief Americans arrogantly consider gain level accomplishment selves supreme Control Line Precision US reporters use words American su Aerobatics event feel deserve win premacy reflection historical rec regardless well competition ord way unable find sin may perform gle instance such use press re Id like rebut two ways ports last world champs certainly implication Americans somehow First notwithstanding excellent command uniquely blessed deserve win because finglish language nuances its nationality Quite contrary because use appear unfamiliar Among United States rich varied ethnic makeup definitions word supreme English would impossible us assume exitdictionary highest quality domi- tence inherent genetic social superiority nant Henri American Stunters proud his- Second simply true US modeltory Stunt because record event ing press has assumed supremacy US peer international competition to- team quite disappointed chose tal 15 CL Aerobatics World Championships quote Don McClaves comments out context US teams have won 12 team championships selectively chose appeared placed second once third twice addition support theory giving recognition individual championships have won Les parts frankly make position inMcDonald three times Billy Werwage two defensible times Bob Hunt Bob Gieseke Such rec- Let quotein its entiretythe second para ord clearly dominant indicative com- graph Dons world champs report petitors highest quality make no apolo gies pride ing concerned Let say right up front theres no ques need improve performance re- tion about won Chinese team flew cxFloridas Bill Rich will campaign absolutely gorgeous Vigilante L around Southeast circuit summer also intends attend Tn-Cities Nats Fancher wishes originate terrific paint scheme Another budding superstar Australia Joe Parisi original Reactive design R uses ST 60 power 3-bladed Bolly propa combination rapidly becoming serious Stunt fliers 70 Model Aviation Conoi Line Aerobatics Ted Fancher 158 FlyIng Cloud Isle Foster Cky CA 94404 Claus Maikis slick biplane Stunter sports hand-built 3-bladed props Top Flite 11 X 5s Note pushrods connecting flaps upper wing flaps lower wing Only lower flaps connected belicrank Theres pushrod side fuselage tremely well clearly winner Rus Continued page 176 Top Polish Stunt pilot Piotr Zawada L gIves understanding embrace Jimmy Casale top US Stunt pilot 88 CL World Champs Theyd both just whipped again pesky Chinese CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 70 sians led 1986 World Champion Kolisni kov also flew well marvelous second place [was well deservedi Therefore rather grouse about unsatisfactory result Id like analyze what happened offer few thoughts suggestions future teams Now Henri youve got admit words American words cannot realize some other pilots simply paror better addition read quote report December 1988 Model Aviation Stunt column unanimous interviews US team members Xiang Dong Kolisnikov deserved placings guys creme de Ia creme Stunt right now weve got find way beat themTed Heres another quote Charlie Johnsons world champs report same magazine Its bitter pill USA Aerobat ics pilots swallow dominating individ ual team awards day select few other countries very very good American phalanx isnt advantage once Henri rest case accusation exag gerated national consciousness simply isnt sup ported facts reporters werent com plaining about Americans being allowed win explaining very best ef forts hadnt good enough continue win ning tradition take great pride OK Now weve both say Amer ican fliers dreams supremacy lets discuss some specifics brought up First lack understanding FAI scor ing dislike AMA system Yes Henri am familiar FM scoring sys tem both its strong points s obvi ous shortcomings am also familiar strengths weaknesses AMA system Al though conclusive argument its su periority worth noting Precision Aer obatics pattern AMA scoring system developed concurrently American fliers prominently George Aldrich suppose could nitpick Dons letter call AMA scoring 30-point system ex ception landing can earn zero points maneuvers scored between 10 40 Im sure what significance attach difference will grant does exist discussion good maneuver again influenced lack familiarity language English descriptive terms good very good perfect could fall un der general category good opposed bad maneuvers could encompass anything mediocre poor awful un recognizable Don clearly addressing broad range rather specific AMA FAI have no description flawed maneuvers perfect Al though have scale own mind ranks maneuvers good ry good c FAI rule book has no such classification states Manoeuvres may awarded marks between 0 10 judges determination score left subjective evaluation judge judge may consider good maneuver whatever 5 6 another may call 7 8and right other go say emphatically possible tell 31-point maneuver 32pointer agree neither able pre cisely tell 7-pointer 6 advantage AMA system wrong score given net result one-point deficit Thats difference flier could hope make up subsequent maneuvers same incorrect evaluation made FAt net difference much 18 points Square Eightsone times K-factor eight first Eight times K ec ond order recoup lost points wronged pilot must fly several low-K maneuvers least two high-K maneuvers point better other pilot way surprised didnt catch Dons failure recognize separate K-factors individual segments consecutive maneuv ers Can quite fluent nuances system believe Incidentally feel judging segments separately major shortcoming FAI sys tem tabulating pain-in-the-youknow-what also adds significant anomaly scoring consecutive maneuvers example contestant flew first three Inside Loops perfectly would receive score 10 times K-factor 10 econd below good scored seven times K-factor 20 hird bad scores embarrassing five times K-factor 30 udge just achieved dubious distinction awarding progressively more points threestage maneuver deteriorated perfect awful ludicrous laughable stated Henri 10 points much FAI scoring would counter difference between second-place Russians third olace US team 65 noints 17561 17496 scores represent 27 scores per team three pilots times three flights times three judges difference per judges score thus works out Continued page 180 176 Model Aviation SECOND ANNUAL May13 141989 Day Fulday May 12 iwo MODEL SPORT & HOBBY SHOW i LIVE INDOOR RADIO CONTROL MODEL FLWNG DEMON8TRAJIONS HUGE BOAT POND & CAR TRACK SHOP T RAFFLE Following up highly successful introductory show great Southeast IMS show 1968 Model Sport&Hob yShow Atlanta Georgia selling sothibitors permitted continues IMS once again boinging major model manufac- preaenled bIt foe model hobbyist Yall come turers over US its second annual ya herl See latest pmducts visit major mamafaotumrs distributom * Radio Controlled Model Aircraft Boata Cars * A/C Systems * Model RailrQds * Modeling Accessories * FREE STATIC MODEL DISPLAY COMPETITION IN MANY CATEGORIES* Send lessi else SASS INS oftlee fa list osgeeIes eaeipeslhlms miss often. estty fon,el Mng diltdren — lawn build fly anodetal FREE dud lie shawl ORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER WEEKENDI AlTEND THE SHOW AND 285 InternatIonal Blvd NW Atlanta GA WIN SPECIAL PRIZES SATURDAY MAY 13198910 am-6 pm REGISTER FREE OF CHARGE SUNDAY MAY 14 1969 10 am-5 pm FOR DRAWING 10 WIN ADMISSION Adults $500 Juniors 12 under $300 DIAMOND PENDANT WITH Children under six FREE accompanied adult 14-CARAT ADVANCE TICKETS Save time waiting line Order GOLD CHAIN ONE 10 tickets advance US Send check money order payBE GIVEN AWAY EACH able IMS Inc Allow 3 weeks checks clear include DAY SATURDAY self-addressed legal-size stamped envelope adult ticket AND SUNDAY $500 12 under $300 No charge under age 6 ON THIS MOTHERS Watch ad lime location outdoor FIIC flying demon strationa including hehcopters ducted fan aircrsftsubject site DAY availability WEEK END ~AINTERNATIONAL [d1 MODELER SHOW INC RO Box 10127 Costa Mesa CaIlIomI 926270031 Phone 714 548-4700 just over two points Thats less 10and whole lot less 18 cant accept contention couple minor errors Square Eight should result downgrade least two FAI points Square Eight two consecutive maneuv ers rememberRMcM find 16 corners 16 sides 16 angles eight top bottom elevations four intersections four maneuver segments should congruent plus opportunity infinite number glitches bobbles Any could flawed greater lesser degree FAt judge downgrades full point minor mistake suggest contend scores would zeroeven before multiply ing K-factor have seen few Square Eights didnt have least half-dozen minor errors because corner radius exceeds mandated 210 meters Although disappointed facetious manner addressed Dons evalua tion judging Kiev dont disagree conclusionsand neither would Don cause comments illustrate exactly point Don attempting get across Let expand As say what judges should looking clearly spelled Out rule book Shapes sizes intersections corners elevations No question about However well know Henri aint theyre seeingwhether know number things subcon sciously influence Stunt judges fact brought up two themone support po sition supposedly undermine US approach took exception Windy Urtnowskis use word excitement describe Jimmy Casales victory 1988 US Nats said dont know what excitement connection Precision Aerobatics Yet discus sing noise level US engines earlier paragraph wondered Americans give away impression points last time looked Henri neither quiet muf flers nor excitement listed FAI rule book item pilot can gain flight points Nonetheless both know impres sions influence judges no matter objective try Oftentimes fliers dead fundamentals subjective items separate winners also rans Excitement does count Al Rabe has proven beautiful near-scale Stunters fly well can beat better Stunters dont create equal excitement Jimmy Casale mold earlier whiz-bang Stunters such Lou Andrews Hal de Bolt Davey Slagle has proven fast flashy showmanlike approach pattern can generate excitement g scores good friend West Germany has shown excitement good-flying bi plane can generate scores excess what himself felt deserving experi enced judges No Don MeClave wasnt discovering geometry etc important American teams havent garnered record numbers World Cham pionship medals through ignorance either FAI scoring system demands Stunt pattern simply relaying facts eager army American Stunt fliers facts although world Stunt fraternity has embraced exciting American innova tions arent buying currently popular American style fast flashy patterns Thats saying got beat no question about Wed prefer win Heres think need improve Lets try win again cant agree state ments individual problems accepting reality think battle-cry tough competitor accepts losing hopes re gain title Quite praiseworthy actually Dont think CL Scale/Boss Continued page 71 tool tems times have frustrated trying sharpen X-Acto blade give up throw blade away insert new handle EDJER seems answer problem EDJER comes equipped reversible sharpening block contains two 200-grit ce ramic stones used sharpening No 11 No 16 blades saddlelike device place X-Acto handle blade place holds blade exact sharpen ing angle blades few strokes over stone puts edge back blade full details about device drop line EDJER PO Box 8 Moorpark CA 93020 Harry Higley CL friend has great line taps dies hex wrenches long drills prop hub nuts fit engine shafts nuts bolts screws other items modelers use No trip show would complete visit ever-growing assortment specialty items complete listing Harrys wares write Harry B Higley & Son Inc PO Box 532 Glenwood IL 60425 last thought newcomer sport model aviation might attending type show Dont hesitant picking up brochures catalogs handouts can exhibitors catalogs brochures reminder what saw show serve product reference library until next years show Response something hope write about event what might seem controversial manner case January 1989 column wrote about some Mike Kevilles Lakewood CA thoughts comments Sport Scale event youll recall Mike felt Sport Scale event getting too complex civiliantype aircraft models especially nonaerobatic types disadvantage also went make some suggestions re vamping existing rules Scale categories number responses over whelming received quite lengthy very good comments/thoughts subject came several modelers still arevery much involved CL Scale ac tivities space does permit printing re sponses will best summarize important points Almost responses unanimous sev eral areas 1 dont need change existing Sport Scale rules must have better judging interpretation/application rules generate interest 2 Profile Scale OK however should considered entry-level event 3 AMA CL Precision Scale should dropped June 1989 181 ZAP UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF GLUE KNOWLEDGE
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/06
Page Numbers: 70, 176, 181
WOW Henri quite indictment US Stunt pilots article American Dream published last months col umn however take great exception both its general tone specifics attempt make case simply couldnt allow accusa tions stand answer Im taking opportunity make detailed rebuttal Let address final point first feel underlying message remarks lief Americans arrogantly consider gain level accomplishment selves supreme Control Line Precision US reporters use words American su Aerobatics event feel deserve win premacy reflection historical rec regardless well competition ord way unable find sin may perform gle instance such use press re Id like rebut two ways ports last world champs certainly implication Americans somehow First notwithstanding excellent command uniquely blessed deserve win because finglish language nuances its nationality Quite contrary because use appear unfamiliar Among United States rich varied ethnic makeup definitions word supreme English would impossible us assume exitdictionary highest quality domi- tence inherent genetic social superiority nant Henri American Stunters proud his- Second simply true US modeltory Stunt because record event ing press has assumed supremacy US peer international competition to- team quite disappointed chose tal 15 CL Aerobatics World Championships quote Don McClaves comments out context US teams have won 12 team championships selectively chose appeared placed second once third twice addition support theory giving recognition individual championships have won Les parts frankly make position inMcDonald three times Billy Werwage two defensible times Bob Hunt Bob Gieseke Such rec- Let quotein its entiretythe second para ord clearly dominant indicative com- graph Dons world champs report petitors highest quality make no apolo gies pride ing concerned Let say right up front theres no ques need improve performance re- tion about won Chinese team flew cxFloridas Bill Rich will campaign absolutely gorgeous Vigilante L around Southeast circuit summer also intends attend Tn-Cities Nats Fancher wishes originate terrific paint scheme Another budding superstar Australia Joe Parisi original Reactive design R uses ST 60 power 3-bladed Bolly propa combination rapidly becoming serious Stunt fliers 70 Model Aviation Conoi Line Aerobatics Ted Fancher 158 FlyIng Cloud Isle Foster Cky CA 94404 Claus Maikis slick biplane Stunter sports hand-built 3-bladed props Top Flite 11 X 5s Note pushrods connecting flaps upper wing flaps lower wing Only lower flaps connected belicrank Theres pushrod side fuselage tremely well clearly winner Rus Continued page 176 Top Polish Stunt pilot Piotr Zawada L gIves understanding embrace Jimmy Casale top US Stunt pilot 88 CL World Champs Theyd both just whipped again pesky Chinese CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 70 sians led 1986 World Champion Kolisni kov also flew well marvelous second place [was well deservedi Therefore rather grouse about unsatisfactory result Id like analyze what happened offer few thoughts suggestions future teams Now Henri youve got admit words American words cannot realize some other pilots simply paror better addition read quote report December 1988 Model Aviation Stunt column unanimous interviews US team members Xiang Dong Kolisnikov deserved placings guys creme de Ia creme Stunt right now weve got find way beat themTed Heres another quote Charlie Johnsons world champs report same magazine Its bitter pill USA Aerobat ics pilots swallow dominating individ ual team awards day select few other countries very very good American phalanx isnt advantage once Henri rest case accusation exag gerated national consciousness simply isnt sup ported facts reporters werent com plaining about Americans being allowed win explaining very best ef forts hadnt good enough continue win ning tradition take great pride OK Now weve both say Amer ican fliers dreams supremacy lets discuss some specifics brought up First lack understanding FAI scor ing dislike AMA system Yes Henri am familiar FM scoring sys tem both its strong points s obvi ous shortcomings am also familiar strengths weaknesses AMA system Al though conclusive argument its su periority worth noting Precision Aer obatics pattern AMA scoring system developed concurrently American fliers prominently George Aldrich suppose could nitpick Dons letter call AMA scoring 30-point system ex ception landing can earn zero points maneuvers scored between 10 40 Im sure what significance attach difference will grant does exist discussion good maneuver again influenced lack familiarity language English descriptive terms good very good perfect could fall un der general category good opposed bad maneuvers could encompass anything mediocre poor awful un recognizable Don clearly addressing broad range rather specific AMA FAI have no description flawed maneuvers perfect Al though have scale own mind ranks maneuvers good ry good c FAI rule book has no such classification states Manoeuvres may awarded marks between 0 10 judges determination score left subjective evaluation judge judge may consider good maneuver whatever 5 6 another may call 7 8and right other go say emphatically possible tell 31-point maneuver 32pointer agree neither able pre cisely tell 7-pointer 6 advantage AMA system wrong score given net result one-point deficit Thats difference flier could hope make up subsequent maneuvers same incorrect evaluation made FAt net difference much 18 points Square Eightsone times K-factor eight first Eight times K ec ond order recoup lost points wronged pilot must fly several low-K maneuvers least two high-K maneuvers point better other pilot way surprised didnt catch Dons failure recognize separate K-factors individual segments consecutive maneuv ers Can quite fluent nuances system believe Incidentally feel judging segments separately major shortcoming FAI sys tem tabulating pain-in-the-youknow-what also adds significant anomaly scoring consecutive maneuvers example contestant flew first three Inside Loops perfectly would receive score 10 times K-factor 10 econd below good scored seven times K-factor 20 hird bad scores embarrassing five times K-factor 30 udge just achieved dubious distinction awarding progressively more points threestage maneuver deteriorated perfect awful ludicrous laughable stated Henri 10 points much FAI scoring would counter difference between second-place Russians third olace US team 65 noints 17561 17496 scores represent 27 scores per team three pilots times three flights times three judges difference per judges score thus works out Continued page 180 176 Model Aviation SECOND ANNUAL May13 141989 Day Fulday May 12 iwo MODEL SPORT & HOBBY SHOW i LIVE INDOOR RADIO CONTROL MODEL FLWNG DEMON8TRAJIONS HUGE BOAT POND & CAR TRACK SHOP T RAFFLE Following up highly successful introductory show great Southeast IMS show 1968 Model Sport&Hob yShow Atlanta Georgia selling sothibitors permitted continues IMS once again boinging major model manufac- preaenled bIt foe model hobbyist Yall come turers over US its second annual ya herl See latest pmducts visit major mamafaotumrs distributom * Radio Controlled Model Aircraft Boata Cars * A/C Systems * Model RailrQds * Modeling Accessories * FREE STATIC MODEL DISPLAY COMPETITION IN MANY CATEGORIES* Send lessi else SASS INS oftlee fa list osgeeIes eaeipeslhlms miss often. estty fon,el Mng diltdren — lawn build fly anodetal FREE dud lie shawl ORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER WEEKENDI AlTEND THE SHOW AND 285 InternatIonal Blvd NW Atlanta GA WIN SPECIAL PRIZES SATURDAY MAY 13198910 am-6 pm REGISTER FREE OF CHARGE SUNDAY MAY 14 1969 10 am-5 pm FOR DRAWING 10 WIN ADMISSION Adults $500 Juniors 12 under $300 DIAMOND PENDANT WITH Children under six FREE accompanied adult 14-CARAT ADVANCE TICKETS Save time waiting line Order GOLD CHAIN ONE 10 tickets advance US Send check money order payBE GIVEN AWAY EACH able IMS Inc Allow 3 weeks checks clear include DAY SATURDAY self-addressed legal-size stamped envelope adult ticket AND SUNDAY $500 12 under $300 No charge under age 6 ON THIS MOTHERS Watch ad lime location outdoor FIIC flying demon strationa including hehcopters ducted fan aircrsftsubject site DAY availability WEEK END ~AINTERNATIONAL [d1 MODELER SHOW INC RO Box 10127 Costa Mesa CaIlIomI 926270031 Phone 714 548-4700 just over two points Thats less 10and whole lot less 18 cant accept contention couple minor errors Square Eight should result downgrade least two FAI points Square Eight two consecutive maneuv ers rememberRMcM find 16 corners 16 sides 16 angles eight top bottom elevations four intersections four maneuver segments should congruent plus opportunity infinite number glitches bobbles Any could flawed greater lesser degree FAt judge downgrades full point minor mistake suggest contend scores would zeroeven before multiply ing K-factor have seen few Square Eights didnt have least half-dozen minor errors because corner radius exceeds mandated 210 meters Although disappointed facetious manner addressed Dons evalua tion judging Kiev dont disagree conclusionsand neither would Don cause comments illustrate exactly point Don attempting get across Let expand As say what judges should looking clearly spelled Out rule book Shapes sizes intersections corners elevations No question about However well know Henri aint theyre seeingwhether know number things subcon sciously influence Stunt judges fact brought up two themone support po sition supposedly undermine US approach took exception Windy Urtnowskis use word excitement describe Jimmy Casales victory 1988 US Nats said dont know what excitement connection Precision Aerobatics Yet discus sing noise level US engines earlier paragraph wondered Americans give away impression points last time looked Henri neither quiet muf flers nor excitement listed FAI rule book item pilot can gain flight points Nonetheless both know impres sions influence judges no matter objective try Oftentimes fliers dead fundamentals subjective items separate winners also rans Excitement does count Al Rabe has proven beautiful near-scale Stunters fly well can beat better Stunters dont create equal excitement Jimmy Casale mold earlier whiz-bang Stunters such Lou Andrews Hal de Bolt Davey Slagle has proven fast flashy showmanlike approach pattern can generate excitement g scores good friend West Germany has shown excitement good-flying bi plane can generate scores excess what himself felt deserving experi enced judges No Don MeClave wasnt discovering geometry etc important American teams havent garnered record numbers World Cham pionship medals through ignorance either FAI scoring system demands Stunt pattern simply relaying facts eager army American Stunt fliers facts although world Stunt fraternity has embraced exciting American innova tions arent buying currently popular American style fast flashy patterns Thats saying got beat no question about Wed prefer win Heres think need improve Lets try win again cant agree state ments individual problems accepting reality think battle-cry tough competitor accepts losing hopes re gain title Quite praiseworthy actually Dont think CL Scale/Boss Continued page 71 tool tems times have frustrated trying sharpen X-Acto blade give up throw blade away insert new handle EDJER seems answer problem EDJER comes equipped reversible sharpening block contains two 200-grit ce ramic stones used sharpening No 11 No 16 blades saddlelike device place X-Acto handle blade place holds blade exact sharpen ing angle blades few strokes over stone puts edge back blade full details about device drop line EDJER PO Box 8 Moorpark CA 93020 Harry Higley CL friend has great line taps dies hex wrenches long drills prop hub nuts fit engine shafts nuts bolts screws other items modelers use No trip show would complete visit ever-growing assortment specialty items complete listing Harrys wares write Harry B Higley & Son Inc PO Box 532 Glenwood IL 60425 last thought newcomer sport model aviation might attending type show Dont hesitant picking up brochures catalogs handouts can exhibitors catalogs brochures reminder what saw show serve product reference library until next years show Response something hope write about event what might seem controversial manner case January 1989 column wrote about some Mike Kevilles Lakewood CA thoughts comments Sport Scale event youll recall Mike felt Sport Scale event getting too complex civiliantype aircraft models especially nonaerobatic types disadvantage also went make some suggestions re vamping existing rules Scale categories number responses over whelming received quite lengthy very good comments/thoughts subject came several modelers still arevery much involved CL Scale ac tivities space does permit printing re sponses will best summarize important points Almost responses unanimous sev eral areas 1 dont need change existing Sport Scale rules must have better judging interpretation/application rules generate interest 2 Profile Scale OK however should considered entry-level event 3 AMA CL Precision Scale should dropped June 1989 181 ZAP UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF GLUE KNOWLEDGE