CONTROL LINE AEROBATICS IN MY LAST COLUMN talked about annual pilgrimage yestelyear eighth Vintage Stunt Championships VSC Tucson Arizona times during succeeding months have reflected sights sounds memories still wonder after years Until now have videotape preserve essence happening future Fittingly Bob Hunt former Flying Models editor has chosen produce Wings Wind Desert chronicling largest Vintage CL Stunt contest world Its first subject new venture Robins Nest Productions Since companys initial offering some relevant comments will put quality tape context video recorded high-end S-VHS tape edited digital editing system results professional broadcast-quality presentation popular VHS format An example system affects viewing flying segmentsthe level laps deleted complete Pattern segments focus maneuvers naturally drawn finer precise control digital editing feature sequence smooth editing almost invisible viewer some wonderful interviews capture moments truly need preserved Former World Champion Bill Werwage interviews Bob Palmer about incorporated flaps Stunt models used elliptical wingtips world-famous Smoothie Thunderbird designs Bill also interviews Dale Kim talks about monoline demonstration Thunderbirdthen Dales son Joe flies famous model demonstration flight course theres lot flying well interviews pilots discuss features significance models type subject isnt unusual because editing sequence flows smoothly quicldy fact wasnt until finished watching entire video realized Id captivated hour twenty minutes thoroughly enjoyed tape recommend highly warned however watch youll bitten VSC bug information contact Robins View Productions Inc Box 68 Stockertown PA 18083 Tel 610 7460106 interesting things happens VSC times have opportunity fly other nirplanes can tell stories What follows written Ted Fancher originally appeared newsletter Orbiting Eagles Omaha Nebraska Ted 1995 Nationals Champion former Model Aviation columnist comments arose flying Tucker Special focus extremely important part control system adjustable handle Ive seen numerous references adjustable handies forum late very good idea should used very systematic way Let elaborate bit Although adjustability allows fine-tuning interface between man machine can used properly actually convert justfine airplane spends its life hanging shop September 1996 125 Up-and-coming Advanced flier Jack Pitchers Centennial model based Impact design SuperTigre 60 power beautiful Cardinal Windy kit Stalker 60 54-ounce weight model should great performer New engine Tom Dixon Box 67166 Marietta GA 30066 Tom Dixons Kolesnikov KA-lO Sig dope acrylic lacquer 59 Double Star 40 Its excellent AAC copy Fox 35 ounces 645-square-inch wing Vorobieve 60 turns 13 x 5 prop # 2* r - - 5 no 5 o0 4J a0 C USTOM i ELECTRONICS 0000 0220 c 000oO 00000 00x SE2 2--0 0 j 0 C - -r 00 00 Q-O-~ 0 -vC 0 0 0 0 0 5 000000 S 0-iF2 ~2Q 00 02 RR1 Box 1238 Higgnsvile MO 64037 18161 84-0384 Fw 18161 58-e5 SWRA LEGAL PACE PLANE Engine High Performance 40 Span 48 56 ABSWheelPants&Cowl WHA LEGAL lIJ V-1 Engine 60-120 Span 511/2 Decals available Call info pack C -C ocmE~ f1oC 2 h 0X5 IC0 0 1J 00 00 0 COMPETITION ACCESSORIES RACING WHEELS KLOTZ OIL SOLID CONTROL LINES THREE BRANDS OF GLOW PLUGS HARD-TO-FIND HARDWARE OLD TIMER SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS PLUGS SILK QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES 5 & 7 LOOP 1/4 GUM BANDS TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS RESISTOR HI TENSION LEADS 112A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT MAIL OR PHONE 619 728-4365 VISA IMC WELCOME NO COD MINIMUM ORDER SIOOO PLUS ceilinga hangar queen Like trimming devices thats precisely what adjustable handle minor changes can make minor differences performance brought home dramatically VSC Frank McMillan kind enough offer flight well-used very well-trimmed Tucker Special after finished officials Several others flying well last pilot replaced Franks handle common Baron style fully adjustable handle own liking flew handle found model nearly impossible fly effectivelyand Im pretty fair off-the-cuff flier Frank offered another flight own handle airplane quickly turned dog hot dog flew just great very comfortable difference original handle slightly narrow line spacing slightly greater overhang distance between handle bar lines attached slightly more-vertical neutral setting few minor differences two handles didnt look particularly different changed poor-performing airplane excellent hasten add nothing changed except handle airplane itself merely refueled restarted Heres point recommendations Because handle adjustable can just easily misadjusted comes out package opinion based lot stick time adjustable handles see field probably adjusted optimum probably reducing performance capability airplanes attached Usually have way too much overhang neutral position far too relaxedbiased down relative vertical neutral position starting out new airplane/handle combination just new handle old airplane very important common starting place used provides baseline performance based known valueand allows known place can return problems arise humble opinion good old EZ Just Hot Rock handle nearly ideal platform good Stunt handle anybodys interested can go over another time purposes Id like just have accept position gospel Id suggest anyone new adjustable handles start out setting adjustments up close mechanical equivalent Hot Rock possible nominally four-inch symmetrical spacing up down lines vertical neutral position minimal overhang other words line-attachment bar will quite close knucklesideally just about touching cables exit handle Hot Rock just forward knuckles thats what want simulate adjustable handle 126 Model Aviation DEE & REED ENGINES 010S 020S 049S 051S 074S & 09S ALL CUSTOM AND STOCK PARTS ARE AVAILABLE INDIVIDUALLY WI1A LEGAL lIED ARON l-1 Engine 60-120 Span 511/2 flov10 osajlable Call info 000-I0 Also Available Rofo Finish Stiletto Color Tile P-Si Sky Harbor R/C Fine Woods 1-800-279-2871 Fly model handle configuration until basic airplane trim correctwings level good line tension leadouts properly located center gravity CG close optimum Now begin make small adjustments handle necessarythe important words small necessary some suggestions Close line spacing reduce sensitivity little bit makes big difference go slowly reverse also true although youll find few control systems will require four inches handle spacing CG properly located think have an exception drop note some particulars can discuss lines should normally equal distances center handle Changing independently will alter response adjusted line dislike doing except last resort Having usually means airplane has yet properly trimmed overhang can adjusted vary perceived load controls during maneuvers farther knuckles move bar heavier feel given deflection youre really needs lot feedback airplane feel comfortable way increase feel Most top Stunters prefer very little overhang because also increases effort necessary given turn becomes real detriment flying wind loads increased overhang component seems increase load logarithmically rather directly Use sparingly neutral setting somewhat personal preference However top fliers prefer very vertical handle neutral Most can pick up others models fly change neutral have totally honest about state Paul Walker uses relaxed neutral seems fly pretty good case whatever shape handle takes plain fancy mechanical features should start outdoing Hot Rock imitation line spacing can require significant difference based geometry airborne system Ive seen spacing narrow somewhat less three inches Handle spacing correct means matching response properly trimmed airplane personal preference pilot parameter will casually accept significant differences Hot Rock paradigm youve ended up started out bunch overhang big difference spacing between up down neutral setting long way vertical consider going back square starting process over youre having tough time getting airplane perform think should once again compare handle parameters youre way off consider reconfiguring handle U w Summary Insurance Coverages Provided Through AMA summary insurance coverages merely descriptive should used familiarization reference purposes specific questions should addressed AMA Headquarters policy information including coverage exclusions limitations conditions actual policys may requested AMA available $2 per copy handling postage Commercial General Liability GL Insurance policy coverage AMA chartered clubs chapters members designated siteowners Effective March 31 1996 insurance policy provides legal liability protection AMA members chartered clubs chapters designated siteowners sued claimed have negligent causing bodily injury property damage insurance siteowners available via AMA chartered club AMA Sanctioned Event becomes effective upon issuance official Certificate Insurance showing name property owners evidence coverage policy will assign pay legal defense in-court out-ofcourt bodily injury property damage settlements up limits policy Members Clubs provided liability insurance SECONDARY coverage other applicable coverage usually Homeowners accidents directly involving models however coverage designated siteowner PRIMARY Clubs siteowners covered accidents relating model activities maximum per occurrence limit coverage available policy $2500000 applies accidents arising operation model aircraft rockets cars boats $25000 deductible property damage policy has overall aggregate $5000000 Excess Liability Insurance policy covers AMA chartered clubs chapters members designated siteowners Effective March 31 1996 liability insurance policy provides additional $10000000 general liability coverage aggregate coverage available use previously described general liability policy should have enough claims use up its $5000000 total policy limit policy would replace above GL policy similar bodily injury property damage coverage subject same limits per claim previously described Accidental Death & Dismemberment/Medical Insurance members Effective January 1 1996 policy covers individual members AMA accidents arising solely flying model operations regardless causes accident has deductible $50 claim coordination benefits AMA member has other insurance usually employer group health policy policy pays up $25000 medical expenses per accident policy also pays up $10000 death dismemberment loss sight Fire Vandalism Theft Insurance members Effective October 8 1995 excess insurance policy other applicable coverage usually Homeowners insures personally owned model aircraft accessories including limited radio control equipment losses caused fire theft vandalism theft loss claims must accompanied police report Claims subject $100 deductible limit $1000 per member per loss occurrence policy does cover theft property unlocked dwelling unlocked vehicle must visible evidence forcible entry September 1996 127
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/09
Page Numbers: 125, 126, 127
CONTROL LINE AEROBATICS IN MY LAST COLUMN talked about annual pilgrimage yestelyear eighth Vintage Stunt Championships VSC Tucson Arizona times during succeeding months have reflected sights sounds memories still wonder after years Until now have videotape preserve essence happening future Fittingly Bob Hunt former Flying Models editor has chosen produce Wings Wind Desert chronicling largest Vintage CL Stunt contest world Its first subject new venture Robins Nest Productions Since companys initial offering some relevant comments will put quality tape context video recorded high-end S-VHS tape edited digital editing system results professional broadcast-quality presentation popular VHS format An example system affects viewing flying segmentsthe level laps deleted complete Pattern segments focus maneuvers naturally drawn finer precise control digital editing feature sequence smooth editing almost invisible viewer some wonderful interviews capture moments truly need preserved Former World Champion Bill Werwage interviews Bob Palmer about incorporated flaps Stunt models used elliptical wingtips world-famous Smoothie Thunderbird designs Bill also interviews Dale Kim talks about monoline demonstration Thunderbirdthen Dales son Joe flies famous model demonstration flight course theres lot flying well interviews pilots discuss features significance models type subject isnt unusual because editing sequence flows smoothly quicldy fact wasnt until finished watching entire video realized Id captivated hour twenty minutes thoroughly enjoyed tape recommend highly warned however watch youll bitten VSC bug information contact Robins View Productions Inc Box 68 Stockertown PA 18083 Tel 610 7460106 interesting things happens VSC times have opportunity fly other nirplanes can tell stories What follows written Ted Fancher originally appeared newsletter Orbiting Eagles Omaha Nebraska Ted 1995 Nationals Champion former Model Aviation columnist comments arose flying Tucker Special focus extremely important part control system adjustable handle Ive seen numerous references adjustable handies forum late very good idea should used very systematic way Let elaborate bit Although adjustability allows fine-tuning interface between man machine can used properly actually convert justfine airplane spends its life hanging shop September 1996 125 Up-and-coming Advanced flier Jack Pitchers Centennial model based Impact design SuperTigre 60 power beautiful Cardinal Windy kit Stalker 60 54-ounce weight model should great performer New engine Tom Dixon Box 67166 Marietta GA 30066 Tom Dixons Kolesnikov KA-lO Sig dope acrylic lacquer 59 Double Star 40 Its excellent AAC copy Fox 35 ounces 645-square-inch wing Vorobieve 60 turns 13 x 5 prop # 2* r - - 5 no 5 o0 4J a0 C USTOM i ELECTRONICS 0000 0220 c 000oO 00000 00x SE2 2--0 0 j 0 C - -r 00 00 Q-O-~ 0 -vC 0 0 0 0 0 5 000000 S 0-iF2 ~2Q 00 02 RR1 Box 1238 Higgnsvile MO 64037 18161 84-0384 Fw 18161 58-e5 SWRA LEGAL PACE PLANE Engine High Performance 40 Span 48 56 ABSWheelPants&Cowl WHA LEGAL lIJ V-1 Engine 60-120 Span 511/2 Decals available Call info pack C -C ocmE~ f1oC 2 h 0X5 IC0 0 1J 00 00 0 COMPETITION ACCESSORIES RACING WHEELS KLOTZ OIL SOLID CONTROL LINES THREE BRANDS OF GLOW PLUGS HARD-TO-FIND HARDWARE OLD TIMER SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS PLUGS SILK QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES 5 & 7 LOOP 1/4 GUM BANDS TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS RESISTOR HI TENSION LEADS 112A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT MAIL OR PHONE 619 728-4365 VISA IMC WELCOME NO COD MINIMUM ORDER SIOOO PLUS ceilinga hangar queen Like trimming devices thats precisely what adjustable handle minor changes can make minor differences performance brought home dramatically VSC Frank McMillan kind enough offer flight well-used very well-trimmed Tucker Special after finished officials Several others flying well last pilot replaced Franks handle common Baron style fully adjustable handle own liking flew handle found model nearly impossible fly effectivelyand Im pretty fair off-the-cuff flier Frank offered another flight own handle airplane quickly turned dog hot dog flew just great very comfortable difference original handle slightly narrow line spacing slightly greater overhang distance between handle bar lines attached slightly more-vertical neutral setting few minor differences two handles didnt look particularly different changed poor-performing airplane excellent hasten add nothing changed except handle airplane itself merely refueled restarted Heres point recommendations Because handle adjustable can just easily misadjusted comes out package opinion based lot stick time adjustable handles see field probably adjusted optimum probably reducing performance capability airplanes attached Usually have way too much overhang neutral position far too relaxedbiased down relative vertical neutral position starting out new airplane/handle combination just new handle old airplane very important common starting place used provides baseline performance based known valueand allows known place can return problems arise humble opinion good old EZ Just Hot Rock handle nearly ideal platform good Stunt handle anybodys interested can go over another time purposes Id like just have accept position gospel Id suggest anyone new adjustable handles start out setting adjustments up close mechanical equivalent Hot Rock possible nominally four-inch symmetrical spacing up down lines vertical neutral position minimal overhang other words line-attachment bar will quite close knucklesideally just about touching cables exit handle Hot Rock just forward knuckles thats what want simulate adjustable handle 126 Model Aviation DEE & REED ENGINES 010S 020S 049S 051S 074S & 09S ALL CUSTOM AND STOCK PARTS ARE AVAILABLE INDIVIDUALLY WI1A LEGAL lIED ARON l-1 Engine 60-120 Span 511/2 flov10 osajlable Call info 000-I0 Also Available Rofo Finish Stiletto Color Tile P-Si Sky Harbor R/C Fine Woods 1-800-279-2871 Fly model handle configuration until basic airplane trim correctwings level good line tension leadouts properly located center gravity CG close optimum Now begin make small adjustments handle necessarythe important words small necessary some suggestions Close line spacing reduce sensitivity little bit makes big difference go slowly reverse also true although youll find few control systems will require four inches handle spacing CG properly located think have an exception drop note some particulars can discuss lines should normally equal distances center handle Changing independently will alter response adjusted line dislike doing except last resort Having usually means airplane has yet properly trimmed overhang can adjusted vary perceived load controls during maneuvers farther knuckles move bar heavier feel given deflection youre really needs lot feedback airplane feel comfortable way increase feel Most top Stunters prefer very little overhang because also increases effort necessary given turn becomes real detriment flying wind loads increased overhang component seems increase load logarithmically rather directly Use sparingly neutral setting somewhat personal preference However top fliers prefer very vertical handle neutral Most can pick up others models fly change neutral have totally honest about state Paul Walker uses relaxed neutral seems fly pretty good case whatever shape handle takes plain fancy mechanical features should start outdoing Hot Rock imitation line spacing can require significant difference based geometry airborne system Ive seen spacing narrow somewhat less three inches Handle spacing correct means matching response properly trimmed airplane personal preference pilot parameter will casually accept significant differences Hot Rock paradigm youve ended up started out bunch overhang big difference spacing between up down neutral setting long way vertical consider going back square starting process over youre having tough time getting airplane perform think should once again compare handle parameters youre way off consider reconfiguring handle U w Summary Insurance Coverages Provided Through AMA summary insurance coverages merely descriptive should used familiarization reference purposes specific questions should addressed AMA Headquarters policy information including coverage exclusions limitations conditions actual policys may requested AMA available $2 per copy handling postage Commercial General Liability GL Insurance policy coverage AMA chartered clubs chapters members designated siteowners Effective March 31 1996 insurance policy provides legal liability protection AMA members chartered clubs chapters designated siteowners sued claimed have negligent causing bodily injury property damage insurance siteowners available via AMA chartered club AMA Sanctioned Event becomes effective upon issuance official Certificate Insurance showing name property owners evidence coverage policy will assign pay legal defense in-court out-ofcourt bodily injury property damage settlements up limits policy Members Clubs provided liability insurance SECONDARY coverage other applicable coverage usually Homeowners accidents directly involving models however coverage designated siteowner PRIMARY Clubs siteowners covered accidents relating model activities maximum per occurrence limit coverage available policy $2500000 applies accidents arising operation model aircraft rockets cars boats $25000 deductible property damage policy has overall aggregate $5000000 Excess Liability Insurance policy covers AMA chartered clubs chapters members designated siteowners Effective March 31 1996 liability insurance policy provides additional $10000000 general liability coverage aggregate coverage available use previously described general liability policy should have enough claims use up its $5000000 total policy limit policy would replace above GL policy similar bodily injury property damage coverage subject same limits per claim previously described Accidental Death & Dismemberment/Medical Insurance members Effective January 1 1996 policy covers individual members AMA accidents arising solely flying model operations regardless causes accident has deductible $50 claim coordination benefits AMA member has other insurance usually employer group health policy policy pays up $25000 medical expenses per accident policy also pays up $10000 death dismemberment loss sight Fire Vandalism Theft Insurance members Effective October 8 1995 excess insurance policy other applicable coverage usually Homeowners insures personally owned model aircraft accessories including limited radio control equipment losses caused fire theft vandalism theft loss claims must accompanied police report Claims subject $100 deductible limit $1000 per member per loss occurrence policy does cover theft property unlocked dwelling unlocked vehicle must visible evidence forcible entry September 1996 127
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/09
Page Numbers: 125, 126, 127
CONTROL LINE AEROBATICS IN MY LAST COLUMN talked about annual pilgrimage yestelyear eighth Vintage Stunt Championships VSC Tucson Arizona times during succeeding months have reflected sights sounds memories still wonder after years Until now have videotape preserve essence happening future Fittingly Bob Hunt former Flying Models editor has chosen produce Wings Wind Desert chronicling largest Vintage CL Stunt contest world Its first subject new venture Robins Nest Productions Since companys initial offering some relevant comments will put quality tape context video recorded high-end S-VHS tape edited digital editing system results professional broadcast-quality presentation popular VHS format An example system affects viewing flying segmentsthe level laps deleted complete Pattern segments focus maneuvers naturally drawn finer precise control digital editing feature sequence smooth editing almost invisible viewer some wonderful interviews capture moments truly need preserved Former World Champion Bill Werwage interviews Bob Palmer about incorporated flaps Stunt models used elliptical wingtips world-famous Smoothie Thunderbird designs Bill also interviews Dale Kim talks about monoline demonstration Thunderbirdthen Dales son Joe flies famous model demonstration flight course theres lot flying well interviews pilots discuss features significance models type subject isnt unusual because editing sequence flows smoothly quicldy fact wasnt until finished watching entire video realized Id captivated hour twenty minutes thoroughly enjoyed tape recommend highly warned however watch youll bitten VSC bug information contact Robins View Productions Inc Box 68 Stockertown PA 18083 Tel 610 7460106 interesting things happens VSC times have opportunity fly other nirplanes can tell stories What follows written Ted Fancher originally appeared newsletter Orbiting Eagles Omaha Nebraska Ted 1995 Nationals Champion former Model Aviation columnist comments arose flying Tucker Special focus extremely important part control system adjustable handle Ive seen numerous references adjustable handies forum late very good idea should used very systematic way Let elaborate bit Although adjustability allows fine-tuning interface between man machine can used properly actually convert justfine airplane spends its life hanging shop September 1996 125 Up-and-coming Advanced flier Jack Pitchers Centennial model based Impact design SuperTigre 60 power beautiful Cardinal Windy kit Stalker 60 54-ounce weight model should great performer New engine Tom Dixon Box 67166 Marietta GA 30066 Tom Dixons Kolesnikov KA-lO Sig dope acrylic lacquer 59 Double Star 40 Its excellent AAC copy Fox 35 ounces 645-square-inch wing Vorobieve 60 turns 13 x 5 prop # 2* r - - 5 no 5 o0 4J a0 C USTOM i ELECTRONICS 0000 0220 c 000oO 00000 00x SE2 2--0 0 j 0 C - -r 00 00 Q-O-~ 0 -vC 0 0 0 0 0 5 000000 S 0-iF2 ~2Q 00 02 RR1 Box 1238 Higgnsvile MO 64037 18161 84-0384 Fw 18161 58-e5 SWRA LEGAL PACE PLANE Engine High Performance 40 Span 48 56 ABSWheelPants&Cowl WHA LEGAL lIJ V-1 Engine 60-120 Span 511/2 Decals available Call info pack C -C ocmE~ f1oC 2 h 0X5 IC0 0 1J 00 00 0 COMPETITION ACCESSORIES RACING WHEELS KLOTZ OIL SOLID CONTROL LINES THREE BRANDS OF GLOW PLUGS HARD-TO-FIND HARDWARE OLD TIMER SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS PLUGS SILK QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES 5 & 7 LOOP 1/4 GUM BANDS TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS RESISTOR HI TENSION LEADS 112A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT MAIL OR PHONE 619 728-4365 VISA IMC WELCOME NO COD MINIMUM ORDER SIOOO PLUS ceilinga hangar queen Like trimming devices thats precisely what adjustable handle minor changes can make minor differences performance brought home dramatically VSC Frank McMillan kind enough offer flight well-used very well-trimmed Tucker Special after finished officials Several others flying well last pilot replaced Franks handle common Baron style fully adjustable handle own liking flew handle found model nearly impossible fly effectivelyand Im pretty fair off-the-cuff flier Frank offered another flight own handle airplane quickly turned dog hot dog flew just great very comfortable difference original handle slightly narrow line spacing slightly greater overhang distance between handle bar lines attached slightly more-vertical neutral setting few minor differences two handles didnt look particularly different changed poor-performing airplane excellent hasten add nothing changed except handle airplane itself merely refueled restarted Heres point recommendations Because handle adjustable can just easily misadjusted comes out package opinion based lot stick time adjustable handles see field probably adjusted optimum probably reducing performance capability airplanes attached Usually have way too much overhang neutral position far too relaxedbiased down relative vertical neutral position starting out new airplane/handle combination just new handle old airplane very important common starting place used provides baseline performance based known valueand allows known place can return problems arise humble opinion good old EZ Just Hot Rock handle nearly ideal platform good Stunt handle anybodys interested can go over another time purposes Id like just have accept position gospel Id suggest anyone new adjustable handles start out setting adjustments up close mechanical equivalent Hot Rock possible nominally four-inch symmetrical spacing up down lines vertical neutral position minimal overhang other words line-attachment bar will quite close knucklesideally just about touching cables exit handle Hot Rock just forward knuckles thats what want simulate adjustable handle 126 Model Aviation DEE & REED ENGINES 010S 020S 049S 051S 074S & 09S ALL CUSTOM AND STOCK PARTS ARE AVAILABLE INDIVIDUALLY WI1A LEGAL lIED ARON l-1 Engine 60-120 Span 511/2 flov10 osajlable Call info 000-I0 Also Available Rofo Finish Stiletto Color Tile P-Si Sky Harbor R/C Fine Woods 1-800-279-2871 Fly model handle configuration until basic airplane trim correctwings level good line tension leadouts properly located center gravity CG close optimum Now begin make small adjustments handle necessarythe important words small necessary some suggestions Close line spacing reduce sensitivity little bit makes big difference go slowly reverse also true although youll find few control systems will require four inches handle spacing CG properly located think have an exception drop note some particulars can discuss lines should normally equal distances center handle Changing independently will alter response adjusted line dislike doing except last resort Having usually means airplane has yet properly trimmed overhang can adjusted vary perceived load controls during maneuvers farther knuckles move bar heavier feel given deflection youre really needs lot feedback airplane feel comfortable way increase feel Most top Stunters prefer very little overhang because also increases effort necessary given turn becomes real detriment flying wind loads increased overhang component seems increase load logarithmically rather directly Use sparingly neutral setting somewhat personal preference However top fliers prefer very vertical handle neutral Most can pick up others models fly change neutral have totally honest about state Paul Walker uses relaxed neutral seems fly pretty good case whatever shape handle takes plain fancy mechanical features should start outdoing Hot Rock imitation line spacing can require significant difference based geometry airborne system Ive seen spacing narrow somewhat less three inches Handle spacing correct means matching response properly trimmed airplane personal preference pilot parameter will casually accept significant differences Hot Rock paradigm youve ended up started out bunch overhang big difference spacing between up down neutral setting long way vertical consider going back square starting process over youre having tough time getting airplane perform think should once again compare handle parameters youre way off consider reconfiguring handle U w Summary Insurance Coverages Provided Through AMA summary insurance coverages merely descriptive should used familiarization reference purposes specific questions should addressed AMA Headquarters policy information including coverage exclusions limitations conditions actual policys may requested AMA available $2 per copy handling postage Commercial General Liability GL Insurance policy coverage AMA chartered clubs chapters members designated siteowners Effective March 31 1996 insurance policy provides legal liability protection AMA members chartered clubs chapters designated siteowners sued claimed have negligent causing bodily injury property damage insurance siteowners available via AMA chartered club AMA Sanctioned Event becomes effective upon issuance official Certificate Insurance showing name property owners evidence coverage policy will assign pay legal defense in-court out-ofcourt bodily injury property damage settlements up limits policy Members Clubs provided liability insurance SECONDARY coverage other applicable coverage usually Homeowners accidents directly involving models however coverage designated siteowner PRIMARY Clubs siteowners covered accidents relating model activities maximum per occurrence limit coverage available policy $2500000 applies accidents arising operation model aircraft rockets cars boats $25000 deductible property damage policy has overall aggregate $5000000 Excess Liability Insurance policy covers AMA chartered clubs chapters members designated siteowners Effective March 31 1996 liability insurance policy provides additional $10000000 general liability coverage aggregate coverage available use previously described general liability policy should have enough claims use up its $5000000 total policy limit policy would replace above GL policy similar bodily injury property damage coverage subject same limits per claim previously described Accidental Death & Dismemberment/Medical Insurance members Effective January 1 1996 policy covers individual members AMA accidents arising solely flying model operations regardless causes accident has deductible $50 claim coordination benefits AMA member has other insurance usually employer group health policy policy pays up $25000 medical expenses per accident policy also pays up $10000 death dismemberment loss sight Fire Vandalism Theft Insurance members Effective October 8 1995 excess insurance policy other applicable coverage usually Homeowners insures personally owned model aircraft accessories including limited radio control equipment losses caused fire theft vandalism theft loss claims must accompanied police report Claims subject $100 deductible limit $1000 per member per loss occurrence policy does cover theft property unlocked dwelling unlocked vehicle must visible evidence forcible entry September 1996 127