CONTROL LINE COMBAT THE MINIATuRE Aircraft Combat Association its origins 1973 few Combat enthusiasts idea fonmng national organization Neal White Howard Rush hand venture Somewhere archives still have original green membership cards signed Kernel Howard Rush himself purpose organization promote event throughout countty around world developed method recognize pilots outstanding competition initiating Top 10 program later Top 20 first oaly looked Fast Combat results expanded include Slow well official rule book events also provision include events flown Western Associated Modelers WAM sanctioned contests Back 1970s WAM its heyday huge numbers fliers participating four different combat events Class Slow Fast broken down three flier categories Beginner Advaneed Expert lots fun its day provided consistent circuit contests well within Sunday morning driving range folks lived Northern California Back Top 20 MACA somehow has added non-rule book events count Top 20 standings guess missed vote seems working nobody seems mind guess its OK Ireally dont have much complain about since have volunteered assist MACA years Marriage family work will MACA also official advisory/Special Interest Group Academy Model Aeronautics title means can make recommendations AMA regard rules emergency safety measures normal rules-cycle measures Some guys organization have making noises favor changing engine displaeement size Fast Combat imposing regulations limit speed talk has areas dropping down 15 engines Some ideas brought out annual MACA meeting 1996 AMA Nationals some folks say speed Fast Combat beyond limit best pilots also argument using 15s will allow everyone fly two events same equipment want know latest going join MACA sending $15 Gene Berry 4610 89th St Lubbock TX 79424 sure give him AMA number have own opinions talk about changing AMA Fast Combat Leave alone except add fuel shutoff requirement Fast Combat what American Combat about fast furious limitation power being capability 36 engine event made Combat attractive contest-goer its what gives us adrenaline rush some people never experience bet boots have practice feel comfortable end handle Fast Combat model proficient athietes sportsmen practice profession pastime am talking about good Fast Combat modelnot 25-powered garbage scows can seen over skies Midwest concern can no longer keep up Fast models perhaps time look seriously 80mph have serious reflex loss Formula GX have problem Fast model pulling arm too much perhaps February 1997 135 Bladder Grabber winners L-R Rich von Lopez first place Mark Rudner second place Phil Granderson third place Sam Bridgers fourth place traditional drenching first-place winner gets reaction Steve Kott seen holding Batplane Bladder Grabber held Snohomish Washington June dainty light-feeling As might liking can always promote sponsor FM competitions want ladylike feel models Yes sarcastic tone column because feel strongly about favorite event dislike 80 MPH FAI /2A since fly three New England guys applauded fine work have done Formula GX whole series contests spring summer fall lived am certain would among contestants safety issue event has solved versions fuel shutoffs now available making old argument speed kills moot Some rules changers firehouse rules readers quick say high level destruction AMA Fast Combat Thats load rubbish kill rule event actually prevents destruction models ending match long before end allotted time Leave unlimited event alone dont like dont fly _LA TI-f ES Mills ls s Precision Instruments FREE CATALOG CAMPBELL TOOLS Co 2100-M Selma Rd Spnngfield Oil 45505 Meserer4 Y DIer 513-3228562 800 emiter orde other major argument has notion must better World Championships flying FAT F2D home OK FM contests would help prepare US team better World Champs happen once two years really want prepare type competition frequent trips Europe would order can get know -fliers what sort dirty clean tricks have up sleeve would very reluctant estrange engine manufacturers have supported Fast Combat throughout years producing engines specifically event Fox Combat Specials Nelson Combat 36s Wiley 36s Stels 58s would tossed aside few pilots unwilling commit time effort maintain high skill level fly models proficienfly bad idea needs sent back recesses whomevers mind came Bladder Grabber returned during 1996 again sponsored audio genius Bob Carver now heads up Sunfire Corporation produce some high-end power amplifiers stereo/home theater use Bladder Grabber has existence some 19 go-rounds sponsored Bob Carver Once again venue field adjacent Sonohomish Airport located north Seattle Mike second man Petri came up San Francisco Bay area CD happening did commendable job lots good flying few live tests fuel shutoffs including during last weekend June now additional proof major-league contests can run effectively no additional time allotments because use fuel shutoffs have reached point Fast Combat contests should require use fuel shutoffs two finalists myself Mark Rudner looked like also-rans after rounds flown Saturday us holding two wins two losses surprise darkhorse Sam Bridgers Indiana flying like sanctified manrunning up string seven wins no losses Well Sam fell off horse dropped rabbits foot fishing license fell swoop taking four straight losses Phil Granderson multitime Bladder Grabber winner looked like back old tricks until head-on crash took out number-one engine yielded refly refly semifinal match decisive put kill Phil final anticlimactic Mark Rudner shared pit crew Pete Athans Chuck Rudner One-flip starts achieved both crews Marks computer malfunction caused him maneuver before horn sounded match ended DQ Mark Sunfire power amplifiers given out first second place valued just under $2200 bad doing something like anyway Bladder Grabber 20 try schedule will disappointed site area wish tourist day two early 1970s would go Franciscan Hobbies Ocean Avenue San Francisco pick up copies Aeromodeller magazine England publication gave lot insight what fellow modelers doing another part would followed revolution evolution F2D glow engines introduced leamed leading players what sort equipment using have about ten-year layoff since last picked up copy Aeromodeller Recently received products list Wise Owl Worldwide Publications 4314 West 238th St Torrance CA 90505-4509 Tel 310 375-6258 Fax 310 375-0548 E-mail wiseowl @ sprintmailcom took time afternoon visit folks check out various publications have Aeroinodeller $56 12-issue subscription Radio Modeller $48 RC Models Electronics $64 RC Scale Aircraft $34 six issues Silent Flight $36 six issues Airmail prices slightly higher also can get Model Engineer Model Engineers Workshop handle lots items Scale buffs such Insignia Military Modelling Plastic Kit Constructor Regiment Scale Aircraft Modelling Scale Aviation Modeller Scale Models Inremationa4 Tamiya Model Magazine Windsock International have hooks back issues abovementioned magazines S Premium Grade FREE cI QTJA1OG ~$4314 oz 38W 10 yrd mm $250 yd Choose over 200 exoting kites \7&Lower Prices 30 yds & up S unusual & innovative designs ~Other Weights Available Call write catalog todayl3TmnLansW 41-017 Andrews Drive Daleville AL 36322 1408-MA Pearl St Boulder CO 80302 598-2287 10 00 CST 136 Model Aviation l went 40 feet up tree fuel shutoff prevented going farther NEW FOR 96 WARWRDS 96 NEW FOR 96 GIRDS OF PREY #Z S THUNDER IN THESKY $1995 EACH PRIORIlY MAIL TO AMR PRODUCTIONS P08011813 TOMS RIVER NJ 08754 Rubber ft Engine Power Free Flight Display Control Un. Electric Power RIC Airplanes Penn vailey Hobby Center 837-A W Main St Lansdale PA 19440 215- 3684770 CREATIVE 4338 Auslin Blvd Island Park NY 11558 CANOPIES Te 516/431-4121 Fax 516/889-2682 mrullure & oilck1. several oiler tyoleors - leave lull lire ol ceo ouoes witS St veodor romrrd CvU lox/mail us II 10 plae order 10 II receur Iree culuity
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/02
Page Numbers: 135, 136
CONTROL LINE COMBAT THE MINIATuRE Aircraft Combat Association its origins 1973 few Combat enthusiasts idea fonmng national organization Neal White Howard Rush hand venture Somewhere archives still have original green membership cards signed Kernel Howard Rush himself purpose organization promote event throughout countty around world developed method recognize pilots outstanding competition initiating Top 10 program later Top 20 first oaly looked Fast Combat results expanded include Slow well official rule book events also provision include events flown Western Associated Modelers WAM sanctioned contests Back 1970s WAM its heyday huge numbers fliers participating four different combat events Class Slow Fast broken down three flier categories Beginner Advaneed Expert lots fun its day provided consistent circuit contests well within Sunday morning driving range folks lived Northern California Back Top 20 MACA somehow has added non-rule book events count Top 20 standings guess missed vote seems working nobody seems mind guess its OK Ireally dont have much complain about since have volunteered assist MACA years Marriage family work will MACA also official advisory/Special Interest Group Academy Model Aeronautics title means can make recommendations AMA regard rules emergency safety measures normal rules-cycle measures Some guys organization have making noises favor changing engine displaeement size Fast Combat imposing regulations limit speed talk has areas dropping down 15 engines Some ideas brought out annual MACA meeting 1996 AMA Nationals some folks say speed Fast Combat beyond limit best pilots also argument using 15s will allow everyone fly two events same equipment want know latest going join MACA sending $15 Gene Berry 4610 89th St Lubbock TX 79424 sure give him AMA number have own opinions talk about changing AMA Fast Combat Leave alone except add fuel shutoff requirement Fast Combat what American Combat about fast furious limitation power being capability 36 engine event made Combat attractive contest-goer its what gives us adrenaline rush some people never experience bet boots have practice feel comfortable end handle Fast Combat model proficient athietes sportsmen practice profession pastime am talking about good Fast Combat modelnot 25-powered garbage scows can seen over skies Midwest concern can no longer keep up Fast models perhaps time look seriously 80mph have serious reflex loss Formula GX have problem Fast model pulling arm too much perhaps February 1997 135 Bladder Grabber winners L-R Rich von Lopez first place Mark Rudner second place Phil Granderson third place Sam Bridgers fourth place traditional drenching first-place winner gets reaction Steve Kott seen holding Batplane Bladder Grabber held Snohomish Washington June dainty light-feeling As might liking can always promote sponsor FM competitions want ladylike feel models Yes sarcastic tone column because feel strongly about favorite event dislike 80 MPH FAI /2A since fly three New England guys applauded fine work have done Formula GX whole series contests spring summer fall lived am certain would among contestants safety issue event has solved versions fuel shutoffs now available making old argument speed kills moot Some rules changers firehouse rules readers quick say high level destruction AMA Fast Combat Thats load rubbish kill rule event actually prevents destruction models ending match long before end allotted time Leave unlimited event alone dont like dont fly _LA TI-f ES Mills ls s Precision Instruments FREE CATALOG CAMPBELL TOOLS Co 2100-M Selma Rd Spnngfield Oil 45505 Meserer4 Y DIer 513-3228562 800 emiter orde other major argument has notion must better World Championships flying FAT F2D home OK FM contests would help prepare US team better World Champs happen once two years really want prepare type competition frequent trips Europe would order can get know -fliers what sort dirty clean tricks have up sleeve would very reluctant estrange engine manufacturers have supported Fast Combat throughout years producing engines specifically event Fox Combat Specials Nelson Combat 36s Wiley 36s Stels 58s would tossed aside few pilots unwilling commit time effort maintain high skill level fly models proficienfly bad idea needs sent back recesses whomevers mind came Bladder Grabber returned during 1996 again sponsored audio genius Bob Carver now heads up Sunfire Corporation produce some high-end power amplifiers stereo/home theater use Bladder Grabber has existence some 19 go-rounds sponsored Bob Carver Once again venue field adjacent Sonohomish Airport located north Seattle Mike second man Petri came up San Francisco Bay area CD happening did commendable job lots good flying few live tests fuel shutoffs including during last weekend June now additional proof major-league contests can run effectively no additional time allotments because use fuel shutoffs have reached point Fast Combat contests should require use fuel shutoffs two finalists myself Mark Rudner looked like also-rans after rounds flown Saturday us holding two wins two losses surprise darkhorse Sam Bridgers Indiana flying like sanctified manrunning up string seven wins no losses Well Sam fell off horse dropped rabbits foot fishing license fell swoop taking four straight losses Phil Granderson multitime Bladder Grabber winner looked like back old tricks until head-on crash took out number-one engine yielded refly refly semifinal match decisive put kill Phil final anticlimactic Mark Rudner shared pit crew Pete Athans Chuck Rudner One-flip starts achieved both crews Marks computer malfunction caused him maneuver before horn sounded match ended DQ Mark Sunfire power amplifiers given out first second place valued just under $2200 bad doing something like anyway Bladder Grabber 20 try schedule will disappointed site area wish tourist day two early 1970s would go Franciscan Hobbies Ocean Avenue San Francisco pick up copies Aeromodeller magazine England publication gave lot insight what fellow modelers doing another part would followed revolution evolution F2D glow engines introduced leamed leading players what sort equipment using have about ten-year layoff since last picked up copy Aeromodeller Recently received products list Wise Owl Worldwide Publications 4314 West 238th St Torrance CA 90505-4509 Tel 310 375-6258 Fax 310 375-0548 E-mail wiseowl @ sprintmailcom took time afternoon visit folks check out various publications have Aeroinodeller $56 12-issue subscription Radio Modeller $48 RC Models Electronics $64 RC Scale Aircraft $34 six issues Silent Flight $36 six issues Airmail prices slightly higher also can get Model Engineer Model Engineers Workshop handle lots items Scale buffs such Insignia Military Modelling Plastic Kit Constructor Regiment Scale Aircraft Modelling Scale Aviation Modeller Scale Models Inremationa4 Tamiya Model Magazine Windsock International have hooks back issues abovementioned magazines S Premium Grade FREE cI QTJA1OG ~$4314 oz 38W 10 yrd mm $250 yd Choose over 200 exoting kites \7&Lower Prices 30 yds & up S unusual & innovative designs ~Other Weights Available Call write catalog todayl3TmnLansW 41-017 Andrews Drive Daleville AL 36322 1408-MA Pearl St Boulder CO 80302 598-2287 10 00 CST 136 Model Aviation l went 40 feet up tree fuel shutoff prevented going farther NEW FOR 96 WARWRDS 96 NEW FOR 96 GIRDS OF PREY #Z S THUNDER IN THESKY $1995 EACH PRIORIlY MAIL TO AMR PRODUCTIONS P08011813 TOMS RIVER NJ 08754 Rubber ft Engine Power Free Flight Display Control Un. Electric Power RIC Airplanes Penn vailey Hobby Center 837-A W Main St Lansdale PA 19440 215- 3684770 CREATIVE 4338 Auslin Blvd Island Park NY 11558 CANOPIES Te 516/431-4121 Fax 516/889-2682 mrullure & oilck1. several oiler tyoleors - leave lull lire ol ceo ouoes witS St veodor romrrd CvU lox/mail us II 10 plae order 10 II receur Iree culuity