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Control Line: Aerobatics

Author: F. McMillan


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/01
Page Numbers: 141, 142

CONTROL LINE AEROBATICS CALL IT WHAT will World Championship Team Trials Contml Line Precision Aerobatics F2B serves purpose select best fliers represent United States have tendency take lightly just ask former World Champions what feels like stand number-one listen national anthem played accomplishment have asked Bob Gieseke have look eyes know what means top fliers consider being team such prestigious achievement Thats best Stunt fliers country gathered Muncie Indiana over Labor Day weekend first opportunity Id see new AMA Headquarters National flying Site Although venue yet complete can see going something special purpose ramp space provided four clean circles administrative pavilion good view flying area 20 ffiers entered provided more-thansufficient access throughout week AMA Museum much expected seemed everywhere turned airplane engine something turned back pages what seemed less-complicated time Steve Wooleys Cobra Bob Palmers T-Bird rafters recreated 1950s hobby shop Bob Gialdinis famous Olympic Eclipse Sting Ray awaiting space displayed need visit museum turn back hands time Plan seeing next years Nats paying couple visits Warren Tiahrt served Event Director has previous team selections Gary McClellan head judge responsible training administration judges core judges selected F2B Team Selection Committee extensive list volunteers final included some respected personages event including former national champions Keith Trosfie Bob Gialdini Bart Klapinski Dave Cook provided computer programs equipment necessary rapidly process scores using international Kfactor scoring system well-trained highly professional group put best contests Ive ever experienced highiy favorable weather provided some outstanding flying Senior division saw team members last team former World Champion Paal Walker contending Although strong competition eventually team alternate came individuals Paul Walker highest-scoring flier familiar Impact design Ive watched lot flying over years trials clearly outstanding Frank Williams talking about watching particular flight adjective could think mesmerizing maneuvers accurate crisp engine delivering tons power just right places Paul sets Precision Aero 40 somewhat different runs relatively smalldiameter 113 x 4 prop very fast four-cycle engine choked down #14 drill size 182 true Venturi combination allows Paul run engine way up torque curve can power away sharp corners through heavy air aspects extraordinary performance Paul David Fitzgerald made team again flying yellow Star Gazer has upgraded power package new Precision Aero 84cc 51 engine According dad Bill difference 40 model flew best 54second laps slightly less 51 able slow airplane down 55seconds-plus still maintain high performance level Davids engine-run choice high-rpm low-pitch mode prop sings its own song Very distinctive also very effective Bob Hunt fought way onto team precise well-coached patterns Son Robbie Senior national champion does honor Bob used familiar superb-flying bronze Saturn New combination Precision Aero 84 cc taming 1 li/s x 38 three-blade Bolly Geo EX Bill Werwage Precision Aero Products 84 cc 51 Muncie finalist Windy Urtnowskis Strega SuperTigre 60 power pipe Very light 50 ounces 450 square inches smallish plan Built-up construction January 1996 141 newly crowned FAI F2B Team L-R Paul Walker David Fitzgerald Bob Hunt Ted Fancher alternate F2B team alternate 1995 Nationals-winning Great Expectations Ted Fancher OS 46VF AAC power v Wheels &Wmgsetc j ow 18008962582 LANIERRC ers Only Please! LLi Von t lie Undersold see lower price0 call! Shipping 4S5! Futaba g g 6VA$19999 6NFK18199 4NBF $13999 2NBR6999 4NBL12299 S-148 SPECIAL 3 for3999 12 99eaaddl Futaba Servos 5148 Bulk 495 Sl48w/Hdwe 1695 53001/metal 2595 53101 micro 3495 S3002mini 5595 53302 1/4 579 SSI0IBB 409 S5102 Micro BR SI 9 S9303 BB HT 719 59202 BB SHT 559 S9402 BB HS 949 Futaha Accessories 127 DF 7 Ch Rec6999 FM Crystals Call FM Dual Cony25 99 Aileron Ext 5 99 AECI3 Y Harness999 Tx ball 6NFK3799 NT-4 Rx bat 1699 Trainer Cord 1399 Hitec/RCD Servos O300SStd 1199 0422Pro1699 0605Ultra3599 0705Giants4299 Specify Air Ful Jr Sullivan 600/6013299/3599 Dynatron5299 Glow Plug Specials Fox SIC Long 6fort299 l2for 1799 K&B R/C Long 6 1499 12 2299 JR Radios XF-62226899 X-347 399 X-388 48 PCM1OS 96 Free shipping SIG Kadet Mk 11559 1/4 Scale Cub1499L Astro Hog809 Four Star 40579 Mid Star4O6194 Fazer4794 Hitec lash 415594 ocus616994 rlsm 7 FM23994 Coverite 2lstCenturyfilm 889 2lstCentfabrtc 1389 2latFabrtc153289 MoKorE paque925 earls/Metalltcs1195 eons1395 25 3799/4599/ 4795 Ultracote Ultracote999 UltracoteFlracnt1299 Utracote Plus1199 Ultracote Pla FIr1399 3 RoIl Speclal 3 $27 97 Coverite 21st Century Iron2899 McDaniel NiStarters 101/2011999/2299 I-@ 20% Off Retail ThU flUE Chanpon45L 1369 WoldTm 999 Wiudstar 769 Decathalon 1669 Tiger Trainer 999 Gull 1800 119 9 g P MIDWEST PRODIICS co. INC Super Hots 8999 Malibu 5799 Aero-Star 40 6999 Aero-Star 60 11699 Mustang/Messerschmidtt Zero7399 Sukhoi8299 Mustang 6011599 Corsair 408599 Cherokee 409699 AT6/Extra30023499 EERO Electra Dlx Mirage 550 Falcon Ill Super Chipmnk Ultimate Ripe Extra 300 Eagle2 Sophistd Lady Deutle Lady Anniver Cub riger 2 40 Tiger 2 60 Sukhoi 5199 5999 6199 10895 13295 12695 5495 3495 2 895 6695 6195 8899 143 95 Float Kit3799 will meet beat advertised Price JetSuper Slow 2 oz $649 Buy 3 & Save 50 Ca 3 $1797 NHP CA Glues Thin Medium Thick 28 oz Guaranteed freshest Epoxies 612 30 Minute 9 ounce749 i3 THUNER liSlE GP ISABC 4994 GP 25ABC 5694 GP 40 ABC 5994 GP6IABC9494 R025 ABC 8494 R036 ABC 8994 R040 ABC 9494 R046 ABC 9994 RO6lABC14894 Free shtpprng FA-SO 18494 FA-65 19394 FA-800 21394 FA-91S 24494 FA 120S 34894 Saito 150 Retail Only $5999536994 Upgrade Golden Knight $15 prices include shipping call other models 3525 FP6194 5545 FO 6394 5565 FF11594 S40 SF12794 S46 SF14694 IS46 ABC15594 IS61SF21594 rices include shipping coil other models Silverline406999 Silverline 619999 Speed 12024999 Fox 40BR STD7799 40BB DLX8899 46BB ARC9999 K&11 45 Sportster 65 Sportster 40 w/mtl 61 R/C w/m 6499 6799 6799 8499 Add $495 5lI&tns apsotO O/Spkgsmin$795 2ndday&NessOayavailable CODorders availableonlyisconsinensal USA add $595 COO fee Prices casb prices CC sarchg l90/n Money Orders sbip svitbons delay Allaw 14 days personal checks clear ta advertising dendlines & crcnmstances beyond nsr censeol availability specs & prices sabject ebange mercbaadrse carries manufactarers warrnaty R tarns sabject restocking fee Wheels & Wings etc 762OLyndaleAveSMinneapolisMN 55423 1-800-896-2582 Orders Only Please! Information other inquiries call 1-612-861-6261 Addrons____________________Order City _____________________St______ Zip Codas Phone__________ Form tornDoacriolionPrice CCMO/Check_____Subtotal_________ Crodit Card# __________________ SalesTax:_________ ExpShipping SignatureTOTAL $ Bobs setup again different ran bellowing four-cycle way engine ran moderate venturi 189 early model three-chamber pipe engine gave Bob major perfotmance increase over previous OPS 40 Fresh well-deserved Nationals win Ted Fancher continued smooth consistent flying team alternate position Like David Fitzgerald Ted prefers high-rpm low-pitch approach really pulls lot power Randy Smith OS 46VF AAC Using Brian Bather ultrathin undercambered threeblade prop Teds airplane also has characteristic whine its really song Someone said team trials three winners everyone else thats quite elimination pick top ten finalists competition intense can remember Four official flights flier put lot pressure fliers judges Saturday finals Sunday Sunday started out clean slate Saturday scores didnt count So finalists earned right compete team places flying extremely closein some cases couple points out 2000 separating fliers remaining top ten Bill Werwage Windy Urtnowski Bob Baron Bill Rich Frank McMillan Bob Gieseke Behind results contest usually some circumstances grab everyone s interest weather some unusual quirks biscuits floating through circles throughout week As biscuits rolled through Frank Williams caught inside rounds Lone Star pancaked broke fuselage stab time remaining official flight much gain lot help encouragement competitors put puzzle back together safety put up practice flight actually flew better During official flight Frank flew exceptionally well posting very competitive score real reward round applause fellow competitors recognizing gutsy performance face adversity competitor receive round applause during competition Junior competition just intense could represent United States flown separate event first time Robbie Hunt represented US last year no selection process due short notice AMA Junior national champion Dondi Garrison Brian Keiffer Senior Derek Barry put up some really good flights Derek Barry winning honor However AMA does provide travel funding category Lets get behind Derek give him some help getting Sweden Model Aviation

Author: F. McMillan


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/01
Page Numbers: 141, 142

CONTROL LINE AEROBATICS CALL IT WHAT will World Championship Team Trials Contml Line Precision Aerobatics F2B serves purpose select best fliers represent United States have tendency take lightly just ask former World Champions what feels like stand number-one listen national anthem played accomplishment have asked Bob Gieseke have look eyes know what means top fliers consider being team such prestigious achievement Thats best Stunt fliers country gathered Muncie Indiana over Labor Day weekend first opportunity Id see new AMA Headquarters National flying Site Although venue yet complete can see going something special purpose ramp space provided four clean circles administrative pavilion good view flying area 20 ffiers entered provided more-thansufficient access throughout week AMA Museum much expected seemed everywhere turned airplane engine something turned back pages what seemed less-complicated time Steve Wooleys Cobra Bob Palmers T-Bird rafters recreated 1950s hobby shop Bob Gialdinis famous Olympic Eclipse Sting Ray awaiting space displayed need visit museum turn back hands time Plan seeing next years Nats paying couple visits Warren Tiahrt served Event Director has previous team selections Gary McClellan head judge responsible training administration judges core judges selected F2B Team Selection Committee extensive list volunteers final included some respected personages event including former national champions Keith Trosfie Bob Gialdini Bart Klapinski Dave Cook provided computer programs equipment necessary rapidly process scores using international Kfactor scoring system well-trained highly professional group put best contests Ive ever experienced highiy favorable weather provided some outstanding flying Senior division saw team members last team former World Champion Paal Walker contending Although strong competition eventually team alternate came individuals Paul Walker highest-scoring flier familiar Impact design Ive watched lot flying over years trials clearly outstanding Frank Williams talking about watching particular flight adjective could think mesmerizing maneuvers accurate crisp engine delivering tons power just right places Paul sets Precision Aero 40 somewhat different runs relatively smalldiameter 113 x 4 prop very fast four-cycle engine choked down #14 drill size 182 true Venturi combination allows Paul run engine way up torque curve can power away sharp corners through heavy air aspects extraordinary performance Paul David Fitzgerald made team again flying yellow Star Gazer has upgraded power package new Precision Aero 84cc 51 engine According dad Bill difference 40 model flew best 54second laps slightly less 51 able slow airplane down 55seconds-plus still maintain high performance level Davids engine-run choice high-rpm low-pitch mode prop sings its own song Very distinctive also very effective Bob Hunt fought way onto team precise well-coached patterns Son Robbie Senior national champion does honor Bob used familiar superb-flying bronze Saturn New combination Precision Aero 84 cc taming 1 li/s x 38 three-blade Bolly Geo EX Bill Werwage Precision Aero Products 84 cc 51 Muncie finalist Windy Urtnowskis Strega SuperTigre 60 power pipe Very light 50 ounces 450 square inches smallish plan Built-up construction January 1996 141 newly crowned FAI F2B Team L-R Paul Walker David Fitzgerald Bob Hunt Ted Fancher alternate F2B team alternate 1995 Nationals-winning Great Expectations Ted Fancher OS 46VF AAC power v Wheels &Wmgsetc j ow 18008962582 LANIERRC ers Only Please! LLi Von t lie Undersold see lower price0 call! Shipping 4S5! Futaba g g 6VA$19999 6NFK18199 4NBF $13999 2NBR6999 4NBL12299 S-148 SPECIAL 3 for3999 12 99eaaddl Futaba Servos 5148 Bulk 495 Sl48w/Hdwe 1695 53001/metal 2595 53101 micro 3495 S3002mini 5595 53302 1/4 579 SSI0IBB 409 S5102 Micro BR SI 9 S9303 BB HT 719 59202 BB SHT 559 S9402 BB HS 949 Futaha Accessories 127 DF 7 Ch Rec6999 FM Crystals Call FM Dual Cony25 99 Aileron Ext 5 99 AECI3 Y Harness999 Tx ball 6NFK3799 NT-4 Rx bat 1699 Trainer Cord 1399 Hitec/RCD Servos O300SStd 1199 0422Pro1699 0605Ultra3599 0705Giants4299 Specify Air Ful Jr Sullivan 600/6013299/3599 Dynatron5299 Glow Plug Specials Fox SIC Long 6fort299 l2for 1799 K&B R/C Long 6 1499 12 2299 JR Radios XF-62226899 X-347 399 X-388 48 PCM1OS 96 Free shipping SIG Kadet Mk 11559 1/4 Scale Cub1499L Astro Hog809 Four Star 40579 Mid Star4O6194 Fazer4794 Hitec lash 415594 ocus616994 rlsm 7 FM23994 Coverite 2lstCenturyfilm 889 2lstCentfabrtc 1389 2latFabrtc153289 MoKorE paque925 earls/Metalltcs1195 eons1395 25 3799/4599/ 4795 Ultracote Ultracote999 UltracoteFlracnt1299 Utracote Plus1199 Ultracote Pla FIr1399 3 RoIl Speclal 3 $27 97 Coverite 21st Century Iron2899 McDaniel NiStarters 101/2011999/2299 I-@ 20% Off Retail ThU flUE Chanpon45L 1369 WoldTm 999 Wiudstar 769 Decathalon 1669 Tiger Trainer 999 Gull 1800 119 9 g P MIDWEST PRODIICS co. INC Super Hots 8999 Malibu 5799 Aero-Star 40 6999 Aero-Star 60 11699 Mustang/Messerschmidtt Zero7399 Sukhoi8299 Mustang 6011599 Corsair 408599 Cherokee 409699 AT6/Extra30023499 EERO Electra Dlx Mirage 550 Falcon Ill Super Chipmnk Ultimate Ripe Extra 300 Eagle2 Sophistd Lady Deutle Lady Anniver Cub riger 2 40 Tiger 2 60 Sukhoi 5199 5999 6199 10895 13295 12695 5495 3495 2 895 6695 6195 8899 143 95 Float Kit3799 will meet beat advertised Price JetSuper Slow 2 oz $649 Buy 3 & Save 50 Ca 3 $1797 NHP CA Glues Thin Medium Thick 28 oz Guaranteed freshest Epoxies 612 30 Minute 9 ounce749 i3 THUNER liSlE GP ISABC 4994 GP 25ABC 5694 GP 40 ABC 5994 GP6IABC9494 R025 ABC 8494 R036 ABC 8994 R040 ABC 9494 R046 ABC 9994 RO6lABC14894 Free shtpprng FA-SO 18494 FA-65 19394 FA-800 21394 FA-91S 24494 FA 120S 34894 Saito 150 Retail Only $5999536994 Upgrade Golden Knight $15 prices include shipping call other models 3525 FP6194 5545 FO 6394 5565 FF11594 S40 SF12794 S46 SF14694 IS46 ABC15594 IS61SF21594 rices include shipping coil other models Silverline406999 Silverline 619999 Speed 12024999 Fox 40BR STD7799 40BB DLX8899 46BB ARC9999 K&11 45 Sportster 65 Sportster 40 w/mtl 61 R/C w/m 6499 6799 6799 8499 Add $495 5lI&tns apsotO O/Spkgsmin$795 2ndday&NessOayavailable CODorders availableonlyisconsinensal USA add $595 COO fee Prices casb prices CC sarchg l90/n Money Orders sbip svitbons delay Allaw 14 days personal checks clear ta advertising dendlines & crcnmstances beyond nsr censeol availability specs & prices sabject ebange mercbaadrse carries manufactarers warrnaty R tarns sabject restocking fee Wheels & Wings etc 762OLyndaleAveSMinneapolisMN 55423 1-800-896-2582 Orders Only Please! Information other inquiries call 1-612-861-6261 Addrons____________________Order City _____________________St______ Zip Codas Phone__________ Form tornDoacriolionPrice CCMO/Check_____Subtotal_________ Crodit Card# __________________ SalesTax:_________ ExpShipping SignatureTOTAL $ Bobs setup again different ran bellowing four-cycle way engine ran moderate venturi 189 early model three-chamber pipe engine gave Bob major perfotmance increase over previous OPS 40 Fresh well-deserved Nationals win Ted Fancher continued smooth consistent flying team alternate position Like David Fitzgerald Ted prefers high-rpm low-pitch approach really pulls lot power Randy Smith OS 46VF AAC Using Brian Bather ultrathin undercambered threeblade prop Teds airplane also has characteristic whine its really song Someone said team trials three winners everyone else thats quite elimination pick top ten finalists competition intense can remember Four official flights flier put lot pressure fliers judges Saturday finals Sunday Sunday started out clean slate Saturday scores didnt count So finalists earned right compete team places flying extremely closein some cases couple points out 2000 separating fliers remaining top ten Bill Werwage Windy Urtnowski Bob Baron Bill Rich Frank McMillan Bob Gieseke Behind results contest usually some circumstances grab everyone s interest weather some unusual quirks biscuits floating through circles throughout week As biscuits rolled through Frank Williams caught inside rounds Lone Star pancaked broke fuselage stab time remaining official flight much gain lot help encouragement competitors put puzzle back together safety put up practice flight actually flew better During official flight Frank flew exceptionally well posting very competitive score real reward round applause fellow competitors recognizing gutsy performance face adversity competitor receive round applause during competition Junior competition just intense could represent United States flown separate event first time Robbie Hunt represented US last year no selection process due short notice AMA Junior national champion Dondi Garrison Brian Keiffer Senior Derek Barry put up some really good flights Derek Barry winning honor However AMA does provide travel funding category Lets get behind Derek give him some help getting Sweden Model Aviation

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