THE F2B TEAM TRIALS history Once again Mr Comfort Airport outskirts Indianapolis provided virtually ideal venue what has become just contest ways team selection has taken character its own much same Nationals Vintage Stunt Championships Tuscon Arizona serious flier gathering place work hard share experiences finish week toughest competition country course highlight social scene has become party Jack Sheeks house Piles old photos memorabilia brought back fond memories Nostalgia days VP Dave Brown representing AMA team selection tale modeling travels over world Although location friendly faces familiar couple additions trials time around international scoring system used Its system involves K factor ie degree difficulty applied one-toten score maneuver Naturally numbers require lot calculations thats rubor years over year Dave Copok has done some programming has Mac ready After rather steep learning curve system really cranking out scores Sunday Bill Durr unsung hero inputting staggering volume numbers virtually himself lets get heart trials US F2B team competition typically tight throughout two days four-flights-per-day format pushing fliers hard weather ran gamut cool breezy warm calm real test adjust varying conditions maintaining high level performance necessary make team Continued page 1S9 January 1992 59 Aerobatics Frank McMiIIan 12106 Gunter Grove San Antonio TX 78231 Fueling up practice rejuvenated Citation Ted Fancher assisted Dave Fitzgerald blacks whites just dont wiid coiors Paui Walkers OS 40 VF-powered plane justice Veliows pinks biue-grays ma gentas positiveiy incredible dominant plane 1991 right Frank Wiiiiams new ST 60 ship Frank got com ments competitors theyd iike try approach piane much arger iooks Biii Richs SV-1 1 ieft fresh personsi best year Reiiabie aii week Randy Smith ST 60 exceiient mid-size ship 670 sq 65 oz favorite whoie year Biii Werwages Geo Max R quite iarge 740 sq iight 55 oz spectacuiar package never saw complete flight would always flame out after taking off think tank supplied kit designed properly different original design probably fuel line vent locations wrong Im trying get enough information have future column jets Ill cover tank design too really dont know lot about jets Im trying learn have comments opinions dont afraid write tell So until next time Adiosii CL Aerobatics/McMiIIan Continued page 59 No strangers international competition team members veterans two former world champions spicing pie Paul Walker yet again clear winner last two Nationals After passing up years Nationals Billy Werwage just pushed harder throughout round finish up solid second As expected bubble rough position year no exception Bob Hunt established himself first day cutted out well deserved spot team has fourteen years since Bob won championship slot Close behind Ted Fancher well deserved alternate role Perhaps no prior event has clearly demonstrated performance potential maturity tuned pipe system entire team alternate used tuned 40 size aircraft clearly able handle variety conditions best airplanes represented three different design approaches yet worked quite reliably Two used OS 40 VF two 05 40 SPP little choose either once unusual sound prop whine has moderated now just look what few have developed edge combination nominal four-inchpitch prop spinning up ten grand plus higher resultant horsepower potent engines put out really powers through marginal conditions little acceleration wind consistent solid line tension above 45 elevation really something behold Having said still dont believe everyone can make system work Details extremely important must have sufficient cooling no air leaks system best can say lot guys went home ordered pipes did top combinations deserve some comment great planes Paul Walkers Totally Bad aside its fluorescent color scheme dynamite impressed consistent performance throughout entire contest Since Paul migrated 05 40 VF performance envelope expanded dramatically has yet another USA-l/Junar exceptional 0 S ran like new Porsche sense unlimited horsepower sound wont soon forget Some triangles absolutely best Ive ever seen Bob Hunt flew relatively new ship everything come together right made perform will definitely real force dealt Worlds Bad luck did hit Bob Baron morning second day sitting third scoring well cable handle break totaled plane Its unfortunate able continue since lost him chance another team place Bob going very good ST 60 Avanti probably best 60 ships Going down list Windy Urtnowski another strong performance back up second place Nationals Dave Fitzgerald worked hard flew consistently throughout entire meet finish very credible sixth havent seen better flying ST 46 ship years familiar number seven spot Mike Rogers silver blue Pattern Master again solid performance course Bill Rich strong performance back up third place January 1992 159 K LI [ HELICOPTERS FOR RIO PLANES & ENGINES NOWAVAILABLE ENGINE BEARINGS ONE OF THE LARGEST STOCKS OF MINIATURE BEARINGS FOR ALL R/C AIRPLANES HELICOPTERS & ENGIh WE ARE BEARING SPECIALISTS CALL OR WRITE FOR BEST PRICES OR SEND $300 FOR BEARING GUIDE FOR MODELS &~-- ENGINES PHONE 407 998-O004~ FAX 407 998-0119 NORTH AMERICA TOLL-FREE1-800-332-3256 US 1-800-553-3256 CANADA Nationals Frank Williams followed unusual short coupled ST 60 ship Next some higher placing ships Franks plane elicited comments competitors theyd like try approach summary hard fought trials Warren Tiahrt did solid job CD again Dave Cook kept us line head judge must admit official flights physically demanding may need look reducing fatigue second day trials Support Team youre wool T shirt collector youll love 1992 F2B thats us shirt decision made annual meeting held Nationals use sale uniquely designed shirt executive committee took conservative approach forty made offered team trials everyone saw design supply lasted couple hours best logos Ive seen its worthy cause support team overseas will second offering available through PAMPA $1000 per Contact Tom Morris PAMPA 1019 Creek Trail Anniston AL 36206 Proceeds will 7040 W PALMElTO PARK RD SUITE 2304HA BOCA RATON FL 33433 donated F2B team defray expenses can considerable since transportation funded Albatross/Bookbinder Continued page 60 flown well under top cruising speed reportedly 3400 miles Takeoff distance listed 5900 feetwhether land water isnt clear power installation pair 33000-lb Soloviev D-3OKVP turbofans plus two unspecified booster engines mounted below main engines A-40also called Be-42may just beginning Soviet Ministry Transport considering building A-42 civilian version really fascinating idea Soviets entertaining scale down Albatross sort flying yacht Be-200 Imagine irony former Soviet Union building machine meant appeal kind wealthy sportsman traditionally branded communist ideology source much what wrong world As conceptualized Be-200 would have gross takeoff weight about 80000 lb less half A-40 Its wing equipped winglets inset stabilizing floats would span 107 feet Power would supplied two Lotarev D-436T turbofan engines rated 16500 lb thrust Be-200 could carry up 60 passengers depending layout Alternatively could transport 15000 lb cargo few thousand gallons water fire-retardant chemicals fire-fighting work craft could modified search-and-rescue missions air ambulance operations maritime patrol just about anything else prospective customer might want very idea superplush aerial yacht brings back thoughts 1930s air travel enjoyed select few everyone else stood dreaming sidelines Would enough Donald Trumps Arab sheiks interested such novel way traveling Would willing give up speed convenience Learjets Gulfstreams spacious flying boat could carry full kitchen its staff exotic destinations such Tahiti Rio Atlantic City can wonder what must live like course idea living life Riley Soviet-built flying boat could upset delicate political sensibilities some owners would problem Swiss investment firm said interested project decision go production depends securing fair number advance orders deposits chances Be-200s being built dont seem great Still its neat idea combines new old PGM Trainer/Conover Continued page 62 stabilizer test control effects example right down elevator can prevent power stalls lifting tail leftward Continued page 162 Fiberglass Cowlings WindshieldTip Lenses Plastic Elevator & Rudder Surfaces Rolled Plans Scale Qocumentation Full Instructions Scala Spinner MK 231 OR PFM 3200 1/5th SCALE SEMI-KIT WAYNE SIEWERT AMA NATh1st PLACE WINNER 1988 NATS EXPERT PORSCHE FI7TEO MOONEY RADIO 4-6 CHANNEL ENGINE 90-1082 CYCLE 1204 CYCLE SPAN 88 AREA 99050IN WEIGHT 1215 lbs For more InformatIon send SASE Plans instructions $30 S&H 160 Model Aviation BOCA BEARING CO WAYNE SIEWERT2740 31St Ave MPLS MN 55406 USA612-722-7564
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/01
Page Numbers: 59, 159, 160
THE F2B TEAM TRIALS history Once again Mr Comfort Airport outskirts Indianapolis provided virtually ideal venue what has become just contest ways team selection has taken character its own much same Nationals Vintage Stunt Championships Tuscon Arizona serious flier gathering place work hard share experiences finish week toughest competition country course highlight social scene has become party Jack Sheeks house Piles old photos memorabilia brought back fond memories Nostalgia days VP Dave Brown representing AMA team selection tale modeling travels over world Although location friendly faces familiar couple additions trials time around international scoring system used Its system involves K factor ie degree difficulty applied one-toten score maneuver Naturally numbers require lot calculations thats rubor years over year Dave Copok has done some programming has Mac ready After rather steep learning curve system really cranking out scores Sunday Bill Durr unsung hero inputting staggering volume numbers virtually himself lets get heart trials US F2B team competition typically tight throughout two days four-flights-per-day format pushing fliers hard weather ran gamut cool breezy warm calm real test adjust varying conditions maintaining high level performance necessary make team Continued page 1S9 January 1992 59 Aerobatics Frank McMiIIan 12106 Gunter Grove San Antonio TX 78231 Fueling up practice rejuvenated Citation Ted Fancher assisted Dave Fitzgerald blacks whites just dont wiid coiors Paui Walkers OS 40 VF-powered plane justice Veliows pinks biue-grays ma gentas positiveiy incredible dominant plane 1991 right Frank Wiiiiams new ST 60 ship Frank got com ments competitors theyd iike try approach piane much arger iooks Biii Richs SV-1 1 ieft fresh personsi best year Reiiabie aii week Randy Smith ST 60 exceiient mid-size ship 670 sq 65 oz favorite whoie year Biii Werwages Geo Max R quite iarge 740 sq iight 55 oz spectacuiar package never saw complete flight would always flame out after taking off think tank supplied kit designed properly different original design probably fuel line vent locations wrong Im trying get enough information have future column jets Ill cover tank design too really dont know lot about jets Im trying learn have comments opinions dont afraid write tell So until next time Adiosii CL Aerobatics/McMiIIan Continued page 59 No strangers international competition team members veterans two former world champions spicing pie Paul Walker yet again clear winner last two Nationals After passing up years Nationals Billy Werwage just pushed harder throughout round finish up solid second As expected bubble rough position year no exception Bob Hunt established himself first day cutted out well deserved spot team has fourteen years since Bob won championship slot Close behind Ted Fancher well deserved alternate role Perhaps no prior event has clearly demonstrated performance potential maturity tuned pipe system entire team alternate used tuned 40 size aircraft clearly able handle variety conditions best airplanes represented three different design approaches yet worked quite reliably Two used OS 40 VF two 05 40 SPP little choose either once unusual sound prop whine has moderated now just look what few have developed edge combination nominal four-inchpitch prop spinning up ten grand plus higher resultant horsepower potent engines put out really powers through marginal conditions little acceleration wind consistent solid line tension above 45 elevation really something behold Having said still dont believe everyone can make system work Details extremely important must have sufficient cooling no air leaks system best can say lot guys went home ordered pipes did top combinations deserve some comment great planes Paul Walkers Totally Bad aside its fluorescent color scheme dynamite impressed consistent performance throughout entire contest Since Paul migrated 05 40 VF performance envelope expanded dramatically has yet another USA-l/Junar exceptional 0 S ran like new Porsche sense unlimited horsepower sound wont soon forget Some triangles absolutely best Ive ever seen Bob Hunt flew relatively new ship everything come together right made perform will definitely real force dealt Worlds Bad luck did hit Bob Baron morning second day sitting third scoring well cable handle break totaled plane Its unfortunate able continue since lost him chance another team place Bob going very good ST 60 Avanti probably best 60 ships Going down list Windy Urtnowski another strong performance back up second place Nationals Dave Fitzgerald worked hard flew consistently throughout entire meet finish very credible sixth havent seen better flying ST 46 ship years familiar number seven spot Mike Rogers silver blue Pattern Master again solid performance course Bill Rich strong performance back up third place January 1992 159 K LI [ HELICOPTERS FOR RIO PLANES & ENGINES NOWAVAILABLE ENGINE BEARINGS ONE OF THE LARGEST STOCKS OF MINIATURE BEARINGS FOR ALL R/C AIRPLANES HELICOPTERS & ENGIh WE ARE BEARING SPECIALISTS CALL OR WRITE FOR BEST PRICES OR SEND $300 FOR BEARING GUIDE FOR MODELS &~-- ENGINES PHONE 407 998-O004~ FAX 407 998-0119 NORTH AMERICA TOLL-FREE1-800-332-3256 US 1-800-553-3256 CANADA Nationals Frank Williams followed unusual short coupled ST 60 ship Next some higher placing ships Franks plane elicited comments competitors theyd like try approach summary hard fought trials Warren Tiahrt did solid job CD again Dave Cook kept us line head judge must admit official flights physically demanding may need look reducing fatigue second day trials Support Team youre wool T shirt collector youll love 1992 F2B thats us shirt decision made annual meeting held Nationals use sale uniquely designed shirt executive committee took conservative approach forty made offered team trials everyone saw design supply lasted couple hours best logos Ive seen its worthy cause support team overseas will second offering available through PAMPA $1000 per Contact Tom Morris PAMPA 1019 Creek Trail Anniston AL 36206 Proceeds will 7040 W PALMElTO PARK RD SUITE 2304HA BOCA RATON FL 33433 donated F2B team defray expenses can considerable since transportation funded Albatross/Bookbinder Continued page 60 flown well under top cruising speed reportedly 3400 miles Takeoff distance listed 5900 feetwhether land water isnt clear power installation pair 33000-lb Soloviev D-3OKVP turbofans plus two unspecified booster engines mounted below main engines A-40also called Be-42may just beginning Soviet Ministry Transport considering building A-42 civilian version really fascinating idea Soviets entertaining scale down Albatross sort flying yacht Be-200 Imagine irony former Soviet Union building machine meant appeal kind wealthy sportsman traditionally branded communist ideology source much what wrong world As conceptualized Be-200 would have gross takeoff weight about 80000 lb less half A-40 Its wing equipped winglets inset stabilizing floats would span 107 feet Power would supplied two Lotarev D-436T turbofan engines rated 16500 lb thrust Be-200 could carry up 60 passengers depending layout Alternatively could transport 15000 lb cargo few thousand gallons water fire-retardant chemicals fire-fighting work craft could modified search-and-rescue missions air ambulance operations maritime patrol just about anything else prospective customer might want very idea superplush aerial yacht brings back thoughts 1930s air travel enjoyed select few everyone else stood dreaming sidelines Would enough Donald Trumps Arab sheiks interested such novel way traveling Would willing give up speed convenience Learjets Gulfstreams spacious flying boat could carry full kitchen its staff exotic destinations such Tahiti Rio Atlantic City can wonder what must live like course idea living life Riley Soviet-built flying boat could upset delicate political sensibilities some owners would problem Swiss investment firm said interested project decision go production depends securing fair number advance orders deposits chances Be-200s being built dont seem great Still its neat idea combines new old PGM Trainer/Conover Continued page 62 stabilizer test control effects example right down elevator can prevent power stalls lifting tail leftward Continued page 162 Fiberglass Cowlings WindshieldTip Lenses Plastic Elevator & Rudder Surfaces Rolled Plans Scale Qocumentation Full Instructions Scala Spinner MK 231 OR PFM 3200 1/5th SCALE SEMI-KIT WAYNE SIEWERT AMA NATh1st PLACE WINNER 1988 NATS EXPERT PORSCHE FI7TEO MOONEY RADIO 4-6 CHANNEL ENGINE 90-1082 CYCLE 1204 CYCLE SPAN 88 AREA 99050IN WEIGHT 1215 lbs For more InformatIon send SASE Plans instructions $30 S&H 160 Model Aviation BOCA BEARING CO WAYNE SIEWERT2740 31St Ave MPLS MN 55406 USA612-722-7564
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/01
Page Numbers: 59, 159, 160
THE F2B TEAM TRIALS history Once again Mr Comfort Airport outskirts Indianapolis provided virtually ideal venue what has become just contest ways team selection has taken character its own much same Nationals Vintage Stunt Championships Tuscon Arizona serious flier gathering place work hard share experiences finish week toughest competition country course highlight social scene has become party Jack Sheeks house Piles old photos memorabilia brought back fond memories Nostalgia days VP Dave Brown representing AMA team selection tale modeling travels over world Although location friendly faces familiar couple additions trials time around international scoring system used Its system involves K factor ie degree difficulty applied one-toten score maneuver Naturally numbers require lot calculations thats rubor years over year Dave Copok has done some programming has Mac ready After rather steep learning curve system really cranking out scores Sunday Bill Durr unsung hero inputting staggering volume numbers virtually himself lets get heart trials US F2B team competition typically tight throughout two days four-flights-per-day format pushing fliers hard weather ran gamut cool breezy warm calm real test adjust varying conditions maintaining high level performance necessary make team Continued page 1S9 January 1992 59 Aerobatics Frank McMiIIan 12106 Gunter Grove San Antonio TX 78231 Fueling up practice rejuvenated Citation Ted Fancher assisted Dave Fitzgerald blacks whites just dont wiid coiors Paui Walkers OS 40 VF-powered plane justice Veliows pinks biue-grays ma gentas positiveiy incredible dominant plane 1991 right Frank Wiiiiams new ST 60 ship Frank got com ments competitors theyd iike try approach piane much arger iooks Biii Richs SV-1 1 ieft fresh personsi best year Reiiabie aii week Randy Smith ST 60 exceiient mid-size ship 670 sq 65 oz favorite whoie year Biii Werwages Geo Max R quite iarge 740 sq iight 55 oz spectacuiar package never saw complete flight would always flame out after taking off think tank supplied kit designed properly different original design probably fuel line vent locations wrong Im trying get enough information have future column jets Ill cover tank design too really dont know lot about jets Im trying learn have comments opinions dont afraid write tell So until next time Adiosii CL Aerobatics/McMiIIan Continued page 59 No strangers international competition team members veterans two former world champions spicing pie Paul Walker yet again clear winner last two Nationals After passing up years Nationals Billy Werwage just pushed harder throughout round finish up solid second As expected bubble rough position year no exception Bob Hunt established himself first day cutted out well deserved spot team has fourteen years since Bob won championship slot Close behind Ted Fancher well deserved alternate role Perhaps no prior event has clearly demonstrated performance potential maturity tuned pipe system entire team alternate used tuned 40 size aircraft clearly able handle variety conditions best airplanes represented three different design approaches yet worked quite reliably Two used OS 40 VF two 05 40 SPP little choose either once unusual sound prop whine has moderated now just look what few have developed edge combination nominal four-inchpitch prop spinning up ten grand plus higher resultant horsepower potent engines put out really powers through marginal conditions little acceleration wind consistent solid line tension above 45 elevation really something behold Having said still dont believe everyone can make system work Details extremely important must have sufficient cooling no air leaks system best can say lot guys went home ordered pipes did top combinations deserve some comment great planes Paul Walkers Totally Bad aside its fluorescent color scheme dynamite impressed consistent performance throughout entire contest Since Paul migrated 05 40 VF performance envelope expanded dramatically has yet another USA-l/Junar exceptional 0 S ran like new Porsche sense unlimited horsepower sound wont soon forget Some triangles absolutely best Ive ever seen Bob Hunt flew relatively new ship everything come together right made perform will definitely real force dealt Worlds Bad luck did hit Bob Baron morning second day sitting third scoring well cable handle break totaled plane Its unfortunate able continue since lost him chance another team place Bob going very good ST 60 Avanti probably best 60 ships Going down list Windy Urtnowski another strong performance back up second place Nationals Dave Fitzgerald worked hard flew consistently throughout entire meet finish very credible sixth havent seen better flying ST 46 ship years familiar number seven spot Mike Rogers silver blue Pattern Master again solid performance course Bill Rich strong performance back up third place January 1992 159 K LI [ HELICOPTERS FOR RIO PLANES & ENGINES NOWAVAILABLE ENGINE BEARINGS ONE OF THE LARGEST STOCKS OF MINIATURE BEARINGS FOR ALL R/C AIRPLANES HELICOPTERS & ENGIh WE ARE BEARING SPECIALISTS CALL OR WRITE FOR BEST PRICES OR SEND $300 FOR BEARING GUIDE FOR MODELS &~-- ENGINES PHONE 407 998-O004~ FAX 407 998-0119 NORTH AMERICA TOLL-FREE1-800-332-3256 US 1-800-553-3256 CANADA Nationals Frank Williams followed unusual short coupled ST 60 ship Next some higher placing ships Franks plane elicited comments competitors theyd like try approach summary hard fought trials Warren Tiahrt did solid job CD again Dave Cook kept us line head judge must admit official flights physically demanding may need look reducing fatigue second day trials Support Team youre wool T shirt collector youll love 1992 F2B thats us shirt decision made annual meeting held Nationals use sale uniquely designed shirt executive committee took conservative approach forty made offered team trials everyone saw design supply lasted couple hours best logos Ive seen its worthy cause support team overseas will second offering available through PAMPA $1000 per Contact Tom Morris PAMPA 1019 Creek Trail Anniston AL 36206 Proceeds will 7040 W PALMElTO PARK RD SUITE 2304HA BOCA RATON FL 33433 donated F2B team defray expenses can considerable since transportation funded Albatross/Bookbinder Continued page 60 flown well under top cruising speed reportedly 3400 miles Takeoff distance listed 5900 feetwhether land water isnt clear power installation pair 33000-lb Soloviev D-3OKVP turbofans plus two unspecified booster engines mounted below main engines A-40also called Be-42may just beginning Soviet Ministry Transport considering building A-42 civilian version really fascinating idea Soviets entertaining scale down Albatross sort flying yacht Be-200 Imagine irony former Soviet Union building machine meant appeal kind wealthy sportsman traditionally branded communist ideology source much what wrong world As conceptualized Be-200 would have gross takeoff weight about 80000 lb less half A-40 Its wing equipped winglets inset stabilizing floats would span 107 feet Power would supplied two Lotarev D-436T turbofan engines rated 16500 lb thrust Be-200 could carry up 60 passengers depending layout Alternatively could transport 15000 lb cargo few thousand gallons water fire-retardant chemicals fire-fighting work craft could modified search-and-rescue missions air ambulance operations maritime patrol just about anything else prospective customer might want very idea superplush aerial yacht brings back thoughts 1930s air travel enjoyed select few everyone else stood dreaming sidelines Would enough Donald Trumps Arab sheiks interested such novel way traveling Would willing give up speed convenience Learjets Gulfstreams spacious flying boat could carry full kitchen its staff exotic destinations such Tahiti Rio Atlantic City can wonder what must live like course idea living life Riley Soviet-built flying boat could upset delicate political sensibilities some owners would problem Swiss investment firm said interested project decision go production depends securing fair number advance orders deposits chances Be-200s being built dont seem great Still its neat idea combines new old PGM Trainer/Conover Continued page 62 stabilizer test control effects example right down elevator can prevent power stalls lifting tail leftward Continued page 162 Fiberglass Cowlings WindshieldTip Lenses Plastic Elevator & Rudder Surfaces Rolled Plans Scale Qocumentation Full Instructions Scala Spinner MK 231 OR PFM 3200 1/5th SCALE SEMI-KIT WAYNE SIEWERT AMA NATh1st PLACE WINNER 1988 NATS EXPERT PORSCHE FI7TEO MOONEY RADIO 4-6 CHANNEL ENGINE 90-1082 CYCLE 1204 CYCLE SPAN 88 AREA 99050IN WEIGHT 1215 lbs For more InformatIon send SASE Plans instructions $30 S&H 160 Model Aviation BOCA BEARING CO WAYNE SIEWERT2740 31St Ave MPLS MN 55406 USA612-722-7564