CONTROL LINE COMBAT T have doing bit Internet browsing looking Web pages related Control Line CL models fascinating see information about hobby come up little MacintoshTM laptop am using can see method communication has potential normal way doing business Timely information about contests events can shared very quicklywhich good since tend wait until last minute get contest notices out potential contestants listings Model Aviation help tremendously planning vacations around contests just see what happening around country problem Contest Calendar club individual decides host competition following month enough lead time get information published magazine instance get column printed June 1998 issue am writing early February 1998 will see some time early May have access Internet service already know possibilities instant communication suggestion dont have Internet access find neighbor other friend does spend little time Trade some flying lessons children computer time have looking Goran Olssons Stockholm Sweden Web page stay top what happening European scene addition page has Internet CL newsletter Circulator latest edition contained information proposed rule changes Federation Aeronautique Intemationale FAI eventsI 11 summarize will have impact F2D first proposal has making mechanics full partners Combat event would receive same awards pilots Russian proposal has merit other Russian proposal away spare model have model per bout need think about US proposal give circle marshal little latitude determination lines hopelessly tangled authorize launching spare models present rules require both fliers agree tangle hopeless both backup models reserve no reason should used immediately line tangle can addressed later another tangle situation occurs flier whos ahead can win hes busy trying untangle lines knows hopeless tactic could assure win have seen happen wouldnt bad rule have place Another reason look Internet get names addresses equipment manufacturers suppliers previous columns mentioned Redko Zorro engines could tell get have found Jari Valo Finland has engines sale has price list replacement parts can found Goran Olssons Web page Russian Speed flier Alexander Kalmykov Novosibirsk has made good name himself manufacturing quality engines man responsible Cyclon brand four own have quite good start well run fast easy tune Alexander has new engine especially produced 1998 World Championshipsthe Cyclon C-15PC completely different Cyclons own new engine very distinctive features cooling fins venturi lower portion crankcase way up piston liner area case cylinder head-clamping ring enormous also fins engine rearexhaust type slight angle exhaust spigot has normal Nelson-type head button way F2D 15s come days am working transact purchase new engine Miniature Aircraft Combat Association MACA has existence 25 years still going strong have member since began 1973 will continue member long organization around keep telling people join MACA can part nationwide club Combat enthusiasts 146 Model Aviation seen connecting rod run hard enough might break Can identify 36 Fast Combat engine answer will August column have time share tips novice Combat pilots MACA News provides excellent forum MACA also has Internet home page will give information interested joining send check $15 treasurer Gene Berry 4610 89th St Lubbock TX 79424 Its $18 Canada Mexico $25 other parts world MACA News published regular basis contains interesting reading material Give MACA try Sometimes much time spent getting equipment together forget about need good reliable flying site models have worked past 18 months have experiencing problem Southern California Parks Recreation Department Park Police Caltrans people charge highways other public roads groups has say what takes place Whittier Narrows National Recreation Area facility model flying known modelers around country around world Radio Control RC site has hosted competitions year will continue treelined area next flying field provides much-needed shade during hot summer months CL area boasts three asphalt circles painted lines circles has racing cage built around permanent tower judges Racing Speed Stunt pilots well taken-care-of have nice surface practice compete other hand grass areas Carrier Combat have plagued throughout years gophers broken irrigation systems neglect nonpaved areas covered wild grasses opposed preferred seeded turf fliers have learned compensate flying sites shortfalls catch models after flight avoid getting dirt grit engines however would nice have option ground landing area dries out summer can expect get good healthy layer grit yourself equipment some sort underground irrigation system has broken some time park people appear hurry repair have found time build toll booth entrance park can collect $3 per car fair park people did make parking lot used shootingrange stuff clay pigeons specifically CL guys great until Caltrans guys put up gate keep people out storm drain area located some distance beyond flying area parking lot drive around gate some other way park police come kick us out gate could moved dont want us driving bike path get parking lot have begun letter-writing campaign park superintendent seeking support alleviate situation tone very cordial respectful offer mobilize clubs assist however can solve problem During last two years minor annoyances have added up caused sport flier participation drop markedly fewer people go out weekend will keep posted letters important get know parksand-recreation people nice Keeping area clean also helpful promoting image wholesome hobbyist takes couple minutes pick up broken props streamer debris other trash public-relations effort will pay off long run well-maintained flying site Let parks people know young people involved activity willing help anyone interested Give some literature tells have club meetings can contact information make sure have enough copies pass people have questions listing local hobby shops would also help need let people run parks know alive well 1998 147
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/06
Page Numbers: 146, 147
CONTROL LINE COMBAT T have doing bit Internet browsing looking Web pages related Control Line CL models fascinating see information about hobby come up little MacintoshTM laptop am using can see method communication has potential normal way doing business Timely information about contests events can shared very quicklywhich good since tend wait until last minute get contest notices out potential contestants listings Model Aviation help tremendously planning vacations around contests just see what happening around country problem Contest Calendar club individual decides host competition following month enough lead time get information published magazine instance get column printed June 1998 issue am writing early February 1998 will see some time early May have access Internet service already know possibilities instant communication suggestion dont have Internet access find neighbor other friend does spend little time Trade some flying lessons children computer time have looking Goran Olssons Stockholm Sweden Web page stay top what happening European scene addition page has Internet CL newsletter Circulator latest edition contained information proposed rule changes Federation Aeronautique Intemationale FAI eventsI 11 summarize will have impact F2D first proposal has making mechanics full partners Combat event would receive same awards pilots Russian proposal has merit other Russian proposal away spare model have model per bout need think about US proposal give circle marshal little latitude determination lines hopelessly tangled authorize launching spare models present rules require both fliers agree tangle hopeless both backup models reserve no reason should used immediately line tangle can addressed later another tangle situation occurs flier whos ahead can win hes busy trying untangle lines knows hopeless tactic could assure win have seen happen wouldnt bad rule have place Another reason look Internet get names addresses equipment manufacturers suppliers previous columns mentioned Redko Zorro engines could tell get have found Jari Valo Finland has engines sale has price list replacement parts can found Goran Olssons Web page Russian Speed flier Alexander Kalmykov Novosibirsk has made good name himself manufacturing quality engines man responsible Cyclon brand four own have quite good start well run fast easy tune Alexander has new engine especially produced 1998 World Championshipsthe Cyclon C-15PC completely different Cyclons own new engine very distinctive features cooling fins venturi lower portion crankcase way up piston liner area case cylinder head-clamping ring enormous also fins engine rearexhaust type slight angle exhaust spigot has normal Nelson-type head button way F2D 15s come days am working transact purchase new engine Miniature Aircraft Combat Association MACA has existence 25 years still going strong have member since began 1973 will continue member long organization around keep telling people join MACA can part nationwide club Combat enthusiasts 146 Model Aviation seen connecting rod run hard enough might break Can identify 36 Fast Combat engine answer will August column have time share tips novice Combat pilots MACA News provides excellent forum MACA also has Internet home page will give information interested joining send check $15 treasurer Gene Berry 4610 89th St Lubbock TX 79424 Its $18 Canada Mexico $25 other parts world MACA News published regular basis contains interesting reading material Give MACA try Sometimes much time spent getting equipment together forget about need good reliable flying site models have worked past 18 months have experiencing problem Southern California Parks Recreation Department Park Police Caltrans people charge highways other public roads groups has say what takes place Whittier Narrows National Recreation Area facility model flying known modelers around country around world Radio Control RC site has hosted competitions year will continue treelined area next flying field provides much-needed shade during hot summer months CL area boasts three asphalt circles painted lines circles has racing cage built around permanent tower judges Racing Speed Stunt pilots well taken-care-of have nice surface practice compete other hand grass areas Carrier Combat have plagued throughout years gophers broken irrigation systems neglect nonpaved areas covered wild grasses opposed preferred seeded turf fliers have learned compensate flying sites shortfalls catch models after flight avoid getting dirt grit engines however would nice have option ground landing area dries out summer can expect get good healthy layer grit yourself equipment some sort underground irrigation system has broken some time park people appear hurry repair have found time build toll booth entrance park can collect $3 per car fair park people did make parking lot used shootingrange stuff clay pigeons specifically CL guys great until Caltrans guys put up gate keep people out storm drain area located some distance beyond flying area parking lot drive around gate some other way park police come kick us out gate could moved dont want us driving bike path get parking lot have begun letter-writing campaign park superintendent seeking support alleviate situation tone very cordial respectful offer mobilize clubs assist however can solve problem During last two years minor annoyances have added up caused sport flier participation drop markedly fewer people go out weekend will keep posted letters important get know parksand-recreation people nice Keeping area clean also helpful promoting image wholesome hobbyist takes couple minutes pick up broken props streamer debris other trash public-relations effort will pay off long run well-maintained flying site Let parks people know young people involved activity willing help anyone interested Give some literature tells have club meetings can contact information make sure have enough copies pass people have questions listing local hobby shops would also help need let people run parks know alive well 1998 147