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Control Line: Combat

Author: I. Taib


Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/12
Page Numbers: 90, 91, 92, 94, 99, 101

CONTROL LINE COMBAT .aa THOSE WHO DIDNT make out Muncie Nats year missed almost perfect Combat flying weather no rain moderate temperatures toward end week just enough wind keep us cool some surprises spectacular matches third consecutive year Fox sponsored unofficial Super Slow event held Sunday before official events began First prize Fox 35 Stunt 17 entries biggest Combat event Nats Since airplane allowed low-key event manner airplane could attach 35 Stunt usedfoamies Fast Slow old Flite Streaks Czech-built F2D models few midairs matches long highest-scoring match very first Joe Kresnak Jr scored 901 points taking four cuts 200 bonus safety points 50 points winning 251 seconds airtime couple fliers did manage break speed limit notably James Mears Henry Nelson Stock Fox 35 Stunts dont usually fly fast could score two cuts staying out midairs did well final results Henry Nelson 2262 points Krystal King 2197 points Larry Davis 2027 points Charles Abbot 1990 points Official events began Monday morning Slow Combat requires airplanes fiveinch nose moments 24-inch total length suction fuel feed makes Slow 90 Model Aviation Don Cranfills airplane flies through Chuck Clines shedding right wing streamer bladder full fuel Don Cranfill pits airplane easy waysifting down Design former world champion Loet Wakkerman Krystal Kings mother Jeanine pined daughter Note Skyler Skelleys streamer still attached Krystals Driskill Light Hawk variant AME power Something unusual Will Rogers Flite Streak took second place Slow Combat Power Fox Mark 3 Combat Special Mears belicrank fuel shutoff uses length music wire spring Shown armed-for-launch position Wayne McDaniel Texas paired against Muncie native Bob Craig F2D Bob ended up taking first place December 1998 91 Combat demanding event prepare hard tanks used often leak break crashes fliers now use relatively inexpensive ready-to-fly airplanes Mejzlik Modellbau Czech Republic Slow Combat airplane designed Joe McKinzie sports tough papercovered foam leading edge pioneered Russians Most fliers using Nelsons odd Fox Wylie showing up Slow Combat small speed advantages translate large tactical advantages everyone tries go fast airplanes fuel feed systems will allow Props used included excellent APC 79 x 6 Master Airscrew Scimitar 8 x 6 new molded Bolly 85 x 6 latter works just fine seems strong enough take rpm dished out Nelson about 25000 Fast trim also relatively inexpensive under $2 apiece Matches Junior event held end Open rounds As previous two years rivals Skyler Skelley Tennessee Krystal King Arkansas has progressedthey can now take Open fliers Krystal particular flies very aggressively will giving men tough time coming years final match ended spectacular low-level midair Skyler winning air time Open Bob Mears Roy Krupa two losses flew third fourth places Mears scored two cuts involved midair sheared off half-inch off tips Bolly prop Bobs engine continued run another two three minutes before finally quitting giving him third place final match first place Andy Mears flew high-aspect-ratio Predator Nelson nose against Will 92 Model Aviation * b Larry Scarinzi examines Will Rogers Fast Combat model all- Andy Mears Lubbock TX fuels up Driskill Light Hawk before 12A wood design years ago called Darkside Combat match placed fourth Driskill first Longtime flying buddies Phil Cartier left Gil Reedy right prepare airplanes Fast Combat Phils son Alan took first place David Decker Anderson IN Boomerang built innovative Combat designer builder Doc Passen Covering patchwork Solarfilm U FREE CST Savers Club Membership system purchase pay shippit Save over $30 now plus IOZ orders next yearl Wood Skinned Wings 5250 aa DA&V U U Composite Skinned Wings 5285 U Complete systems inctode Reliable Gent vacuum pump rated 24 iWhg 2-year guarantee regulator assemkiy auki vacuum pmssum bagging kit supplies applicatiOn CST pays shipping creoplete systems shipped via UPS groand VtSA MC Am En DiscOver •-ito U U_____________ E Molded Parts 5275 Deluxe Systems 5310 NEW Ventun Vacuum Generator farAir Compressors Only $3070 Visit Web Site wwwcstsalescom U U WW mposite Structure Technology P 0 8ox622DeptJU Tehachapi CA 53581-0622 Technical Support 805-822-4162 Foic 805-822-4121 Rogers flying Flue Streak built Sterling kit Fox Mark 3 exhaust notes two engines blatantly differentthe Nelson screaming away 20000 rpm Mark 3 its wood prop doing maybe 16000 Andy lot faster Will quickly scored first cut Unfortunately Wills entire streamer Slow Combat kill just another 100 points outright win What followed breathtaldng exhibition close following Andy now run away wherever went Will tail lasted good three minutes Andys superior speed did prevent Will scoring cut Will eventually crashed Andy put later know 10 20 years think youve gotten really good Flite Streak gets tail never lets go 1hA started Wednesday morning Larry Driskill perhaps enthusiastic proponent hA Combat brought least dozen airplanes flew week allowing others try out fly practice matches New hA year VA mark II engine imported Russia Driskill new version sports strengthened rod among other things Larry selling engines together head accepted Nelson plug very reasonable $65 quite few new VAs use AME 049s also used couple Cox Tee Dees two fliers used Larry Driskills distinctive Lite Hawk design Larry keeps updating design sells kit builds very quickly easily repaired now new way build Bob Mears told built last batch using 3MTM77 spray contact cement major construction Using method claims can get Lite Hawk air within four hours opening kit box inside circle /2A actually faster Fast Combat because short lines consensus seems line length should increased 40 feet 42 feet make same Mouse Race main weakness event getting engines startedeven best Y2As finicky dont start first flip bigger engines Most matches decided air time few cuts scored Jr/Sr category Skyler Krystal joined Gordon Wheeler Peoria IL Skyler ended up taking first place Krystal second last matches among Texans Don Cranfill Larry Driskill Bob Mears three fliers experienced loss though Mears round behind Continued page 99 Tachometers help maximize engines rpm test out different props fuels find slow reliable idle oneGloBees Digital Tachometeralso increases safety savings Uniquely sensitive GloBee tachometer takes accurate readings comfortable distance spinning prop Its power source standard 9V battery. available anywhere lower price watch batteries other tachs require Whether use 2- 3- 4-bladed props youll able measure rpm 10-99990 rpm range bV pressing just button Simply press once turn unit read 2-bladed props twice 3-bladed props three times 4-bladed props four times turn unit oft After four minutes shuts off automatically conserve battery power Uses readily available standard 9V battery Takes accurate readings comfortable distance prop large highly visible 1-1/2 tall LCD display shows readings clearly direct sunlight Get high-tech tach GloBee take engine its personal best location dealer nearest please call 1 -800-682-8948 ext 041 8M Measure rpm safely GloBees Digital Tachometer takes accurate readings up 50% farther prop other tachometers *1ZZ0MPAb 06 vdEv hogh GREA PlANtS MODE D 5 R 90 ORS COMPAN PD 902 Champag6 826 902 hobbe dig bee 94 Model Aviation ynright lnn7314n001 CL Combat/Taib Continued page 94 next-to-last match Driskill Mears put really good show Since practice partners have flown other hundreds times know others moves make sure match would decided air airplanes launched simultaneously scored cut Driskill scored kill last match between Larry Driskill Don Cranfill Again airplanes launched simultaneously arrangement Don managed score cut Larry Larry came back kill result spectacular midair makes two wins Larry three years Don took second Bob Mears third F2D held Thursday form Combat originated England evolved Europe Consequently rules quite different American forms Combat 25cc 15 cuin motors specified two airplanes allowed per pilot per match time Russian equipment dominates inexpensive ready built airplanes Czech Republic used almost exclusively Before actual flying began morning vote taken among fliers decision made limit flier airplane per match F2D rules allow one-minute starting period matches began simultaneous launches Don Cranfill did something Ive never seen beforefly matches help pitmen stooge launching airplane called Louita would start engine during starting period walk out center put safety thong Upon signal launch would simply yank lines airplane would take off good matches some strange occurrences such Skyler Skelley flew against Roy Krupa F2D two Juniors flew against Open contestants two got line tangle midair Skylers engine stopped Roys engine kept going pulling Skylers airplane along two airplanes continued orbit around other good 20 seconds getting lower lower Skylers airplane actually hitting ground three times before Rays finally pancaked Muncie local Bob Craig took field first time years built own copies Russian designs using dense extruded foam surprised himself taking home first prize match first second between Don Cranfill Bob Craig Engineering brings famount P38 kit comes complete ce1lent power featu ring Fox 1-lemi Head 46 BBRCright lefthand engines proper rotation true scale1 decals 3 blade props $54995 R4L Also Fox 60 Ring RH LH $13995 Fox74 Ring RH LI-I $15995 Send SASE moredetails Engineering1 N5338 County 5 Plymouth1 WI 53073 Fax Phont 920 8939675 December1998 99 vest nero- Kit #159 Ningspan 62 Wing Area 675 sq Flying Weight 5 5-1/2 Channels 4 Engine 2-Stroke 32 45 4-Stroke 40 56 lvi lOWESTpu liox 5154 Hotart 114 800 348-3497 PRODUCTS CO INC E-MAIL kits@midwestproductscom Craig flooded engine could get started About three minutes match obvious Bob did manage launch hed have practically no chance win point Don informed Event Director Center Marshal Roy Glenn wanted refly saying didnt feel could accept win like refly went Bobs favor Dons down line got snagged Bobs face airplane crashed did manage relaunch get line tangle shortly afterward both airplanes hitting ground So Bob Craig took first place Don Cranfill second Larry Skelley Skylers dad third Fast Combat kill reigns supreme Cutting string taking entire streamer considered outright win matches dont last very long rule airplanes fastest no fuel-tank restrictions high-pressure bladder tanks used allows wide-open venturis fastest airplanes equipped Fox Mark 7s Nelson 36s easily hit 125 mph turn dime end 60-foot lines very fast indeed Will Rogers brought out some airplanes everyone getting cameras out Back early mid 80s Texans anyway flying very light allwood airplane called Force Wills airplane own take design called Darkside see use Nats 1998 especially Mark 3s Y&O propellers real treat Some contests consist midair after midair trash barrels filled brim others very clean latter Kills scored matches very often less 30 seconds Skyler Krystal again vied Junior title agreement going fly F2D airplanes 52-foot lines using Fast scoring Skyler managed score kills two matches ended up taking first place Three fliersAlan Cartier Lany Driskill Wayne McDaniel made sixth round 5-1 records would decided based would lose match first McDaniel Driskill squared off first Driskill coming out ahead scoring kill 30 seconds Alan flew against Larry winning again quick kill So Alan Cartier took first place defeating Driskill twice first time first round top three fliers used Fox Mark 7 Combat Speciairather ironic since Fox has recently discontinued making However says John Lowry Fox next year will see introduction Mark 8 CH Electronics headquarters light weight weed trimmer conversions -J Engines trom alt rigltl Honda WOOl I lIOcO JO Ilte 25 Bones indodo switch harness battery $000 postage & handlingAll Cii $11995 McCulloch 20/32 llomelito 25/30 Ryobi 20 4c/3t 2c ignitionS $18995 Hondo GX3t are fully Oop hbad in5 kit od3o i35i Seo oseserviceable 5OehmigOnto, 53n PeOmtce taOs mo5mants mtfles Lbo I,. 500 yrnflat155w10000 $9995 HD neplaceneol ignition Bosch plag cap Saclns based engines $14495 HD replaceneol ignition Syncro Spoor Bosch cap $12495 Zenoob 0-45 002 Z440 Quick Mount Syscro SpoOr Ignition Hand starts slOwor/smOOlben idle baSer top end Reguinos no machining Mann mere million parts aed acceeserlen available Send $2B tar price let newaletlee Piper Pawnee Use Pawnee training sport aerobatics towing gliders camera plafform application requiring low wing loading large fuselage Features 2 piece fiberglass cowl 2 piece wing wood construction Photo instructions book Adjustable Engine mount box variety engine applications Transportable Unique wing joiner allows quick removal wings ARF Disassembled model transport shown left IHILI WE Q Formedy AIRTRONICS Specialty Division 1578 Osage Street San Marcos CA 92069Phone 760-744-1553Fax 760-744-2133 AvaIlable Leaalng flabby Dealers Contact Wlsyle WIngs Dealer Inquines InvIted il whytevvings/Itiunocom December1998 101 Span 90 Area 1115 sq Weight 11 14 lbs Power 108 two-stroke 30 four-stroke LIGHTING SYSTEMS THE ORIGINALS. Still Best RAM 01 Adj Flash Nay Lights 9V NEW 94 span w/ wing light conn $2995 RAM 02 Strobe Light 9V adjustable flash rate 1995 RAM 03 Landing Li9hts 48V receiver controlled 3995 RAM 04 Mars Rotating Beacon 9V adjustable rate 1995 RAM 06 Sky Lights 18 Li9ht Set 72-9V 94 best way fly night 2995 RAM 14Big Airplane Navigation Lights 9V 168 span non flashing2495 RAM 15Non Flash Nay Lights 9e NEW 94 span wi wing light conn1495 RAM 16Econo Landing Lights 9V servo controlled brightestl1995 RAM 23Real Strobe Li9ht 3V brightest2995 RAM 65 T6 Lg Scale Lighting 72-9V Comb #s 04 14 & 16 100 span 5995 0 SEE YOUR DEALER S SEND STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR RAM INFO unavailable locally aend check money order full credit card coat item plus $400 l$500 foreigni immediate shipment include full address UPS Sorry no COD cRam 229B E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073

Author: I. Taib


Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/12
Page Numbers: 90, 91, 92, 94, 99, 101

CONTROL LINE COMBAT .aa THOSE WHO DIDNT make out Muncie Nats year missed almost perfect Combat flying weather no rain moderate temperatures toward end week just enough wind keep us cool some surprises spectacular matches third consecutive year Fox sponsored unofficial Super Slow event held Sunday before official events began First prize Fox 35 Stunt 17 entries biggest Combat event Nats Since airplane allowed low-key event manner airplane could attach 35 Stunt usedfoamies Fast Slow old Flite Streaks Czech-built F2D models few midairs matches long highest-scoring match very first Joe Kresnak Jr scored 901 points taking four cuts 200 bonus safety points 50 points winning 251 seconds airtime couple fliers did manage break speed limit notably James Mears Henry Nelson Stock Fox 35 Stunts dont usually fly fast could score two cuts staying out midairs did well final results Henry Nelson 2262 points Krystal King 2197 points Larry Davis 2027 points Charles Abbot 1990 points Official events began Monday morning Slow Combat requires airplanes fiveinch nose moments 24-inch total length suction fuel feed makes Slow 90 Model Aviation Don Cranfills airplane flies through Chuck Clines shedding right wing streamer bladder full fuel Don Cranfill pits airplane easy waysifting down Design former world champion Loet Wakkerman Krystal Kings mother Jeanine pined daughter Note Skyler Skelleys streamer still attached Krystals Driskill Light Hawk variant AME power Something unusual Will Rogers Flite Streak took second place Slow Combat Power Fox Mark 3 Combat Special Mears belicrank fuel shutoff uses length music wire spring Shown armed-for-launch position Wayne McDaniel Texas paired against Muncie native Bob Craig F2D Bob ended up taking first place December 1998 91 Combat demanding event prepare hard tanks used often leak break crashes fliers now use relatively inexpensive ready-to-fly airplanes Mejzlik Modellbau Czech Republic Slow Combat airplane designed Joe McKinzie sports tough papercovered foam leading edge pioneered Russians Most fliers using Nelsons odd Fox Wylie showing up Slow Combat small speed advantages translate large tactical advantages everyone tries go fast airplanes fuel feed systems will allow Props used included excellent APC 79 x 6 Master Airscrew Scimitar 8 x 6 new molded Bolly 85 x 6 latter works just fine seems strong enough take rpm dished out Nelson about 25000 Fast trim also relatively inexpensive under $2 apiece Matches Junior event held end Open rounds As previous two years rivals Skyler Skelley Tennessee Krystal King Arkansas has progressedthey can now take Open fliers Krystal particular flies very aggressively will giving men tough time coming years final match ended spectacular low-level midair Skyler winning air time Open Bob Mears Roy Krupa two losses flew third fourth places Mears scored two cuts involved midair sheared off half-inch off tips Bolly prop Bobs engine continued run another two three minutes before finally quitting giving him third place final match first place Andy Mears flew high-aspect-ratio Predator Nelson nose against Will 92 Model Aviation * b Larry Scarinzi examines Will Rogers Fast Combat model all- Andy Mears Lubbock TX fuels up Driskill Light Hawk before 12A wood design years ago called Darkside Combat match placed fourth Driskill first Longtime flying buddies Phil Cartier left Gil Reedy right prepare airplanes Fast Combat Phils son Alan took first place David Decker Anderson IN Boomerang built innovative Combat designer builder Doc Passen Covering patchwork Solarfilm U FREE CST Savers Club Membership system purchase pay shippit Save over $30 now plus IOZ orders next yearl Wood Skinned Wings 5250 aa DA&V U U Composite Skinned Wings 5285 U Complete systems inctode Reliable Gent vacuum pump rated 24 iWhg 2-year guarantee regulator assemkiy auki vacuum pmssum bagging kit supplies applicatiOn CST pays shipping creoplete systems shipped via UPS groand VtSA MC Am En DiscOver •-ito U U_____________ E Molded Parts 5275 Deluxe Systems 5310 NEW Ventun Vacuum Generator farAir Compressors Only $3070 Visit Web Site wwwcstsalescom U U WW mposite Structure Technology P 0 8ox622DeptJU Tehachapi CA 53581-0622 Technical Support 805-822-4162 Foic 805-822-4121 Rogers flying Flue Streak built Sterling kit Fox Mark 3 exhaust notes two engines blatantly differentthe Nelson screaming away 20000 rpm Mark 3 its wood prop doing maybe 16000 Andy lot faster Will quickly scored first cut Unfortunately Wills entire streamer Slow Combat kill just another 100 points outright win What followed breathtaldng exhibition close following Andy now run away wherever went Will tail lasted good three minutes Andys superior speed did prevent Will scoring cut Will eventually crashed Andy put later know 10 20 years think youve gotten really good Flite Streak gets tail never lets go 1hA started Wednesday morning Larry Driskill perhaps enthusiastic proponent hA Combat brought least dozen airplanes flew week allowing others try out fly practice matches New hA year VA mark II engine imported Russia Driskill new version sports strengthened rod among other things Larry selling engines together head accepted Nelson plug very reasonable $65 quite few new VAs use AME 049s also used couple Cox Tee Dees two fliers used Larry Driskills distinctive Lite Hawk design Larry keeps updating design sells kit builds very quickly easily repaired now new way build Bob Mears told built last batch using 3MTM77 spray contact cement major construction Using method claims can get Lite Hawk air within four hours opening kit box inside circle /2A actually faster Fast Combat because short lines consensus seems line length should increased 40 feet 42 feet make same Mouse Race main weakness event getting engines startedeven best Y2As finicky dont start first flip bigger engines Most matches decided air time few cuts scored Jr/Sr category Skyler Krystal joined Gordon Wheeler Peoria IL Skyler ended up taking first place Krystal second last matches among Texans Don Cranfill Larry Driskill Bob Mears three fliers experienced loss though Mears round behind Continued page 99 Tachometers help maximize engines rpm test out different props fuels find slow reliable idle oneGloBees Digital Tachometeralso increases safety savings Uniquely sensitive GloBee tachometer takes accurate readings comfortable distance spinning prop Its power source standard 9V battery. available anywhere lower price watch batteries other tachs require Whether use 2- 3- 4-bladed props youll able measure rpm 10-99990 rpm range bV pressing just button Simply press once turn unit read 2-bladed props twice 3-bladed props three times 4-bladed props four times turn unit oft After four minutes shuts off automatically conserve battery power Uses readily available standard 9V battery Takes accurate readings comfortable distance prop large highly visible 1-1/2 tall LCD display shows readings clearly direct sunlight Get high-tech tach GloBee take engine its personal best location dealer nearest please call 1 -800-682-8948 ext 041 8M Measure rpm safely GloBees Digital Tachometer takes accurate readings up 50% farther prop other tachometers *1ZZ0MPAb 06 vdEv hogh GREA PlANtS MODE D 5 R 90 ORS COMPAN PD 902 Champag6 826 902 hobbe dig bee 94 Model Aviation ynright lnn7314n001 CL Combat/Taib Continued page 94 next-to-last match Driskill Mears put really good show Since practice partners have flown other hundreds times know others moves make sure match would decided air airplanes launched simultaneously scored cut Driskill scored kill last match between Larry Driskill Don Cranfill Again airplanes launched simultaneously arrangement Don managed score cut Larry Larry came back kill result spectacular midair makes two wins Larry three years Don took second Bob Mears third F2D held Thursday form Combat originated England evolved Europe Consequently rules quite different American forms Combat 25cc 15 cuin motors specified two airplanes allowed per pilot per match time Russian equipment dominates inexpensive ready built airplanes Czech Republic used almost exclusively Before actual flying began morning vote taken among fliers decision made limit flier airplane per match F2D rules allow one-minute starting period matches began simultaneous launches Don Cranfill did something Ive never seen beforefly matches help pitmen stooge launching airplane called Louita would start engine during starting period walk out center put safety thong Upon signal launch would simply yank lines airplane would take off good matches some strange occurrences such Skyler Skelley flew against Roy Krupa F2D two Juniors flew against Open contestants two got line tangle midair Skylers engine stopped Roys engine kept going pulling Skylers airplane along two airplanes continued orbit around other good 20 seconds getting lower lower Skylers airplane actually hitting ground three times before Rays finally pancaked Muncie local Bob Craig took field first time years built own copies Russian designs using dense extruded foam surprised himself taking home first prize match first second between Don Cranfill Bob Craig Engineering brings famount P38 kit comes complete ce1lent power featu ring Fox 1-lemi Head 46 BBRCright lefthand engines proper rotation true scale1 decals 3 blade props $54995 R4L Also Fox 60 Ring RH LH $13995 Fox74 Ring RH LI-I $15995 Send SASE moredetails Engineering1 N5338 County 5 Plymouth1 WI 53073 Fax Phont 920 8939675 December1998 99 vest nero- Kit #159 Ningspan 62 Wing Area 675 sq Flying Weight 5 5-1/2 Channels 4 Engine 2-Stroke 32 45 4-Stroke 40 56 lvi lOWESTpu liox 5154 Hotart 114 800 348-3497 PRODUCTS CO INC E-MAIL kits@midwestproductscom Craig flooded engine could get started About three minutes match obvious Bob did manage launch hed have practically no chance win point Don informed Event Director Center Marshal Roy Glenn wanted refly saying didnt feel could accept win like refly went Bobs favor Dons down line got snagged Bobs face airplane crashed did manage relaunch get line tangle shortly afterward both airplanes hitting ground So Bob Craig took first place Don Cranfill second Larry Skelley Skylers dad third Fast Combat kill reigns supreme Cutting string taking entire streamer considered outright win matches dont last very long rule airplanes fastest no fuel-tank restrictions high-pressure bladder tanks used allows wide-open venturis fastest airplanes equipped Fox Mark 7s Nelson 36s easily hit 125 mph turn dime end 60-foot lines very fast indeed Will Rogers brought out some airplanes everyone getting cameras out Back early mid 80s Texans anyway flying very light allwood airplane called Force Wills airplane own take design called Darkside see use Nats 1998 especially Mark 3s Y&O propellers real treat Some contests consist midair after midair trash barrels filled brim others very clean latter Kills scored matches very often less 30 seconds Skyler Krystal again vied Junior title agreement going fly F2D airplanes 52-foot lines using Fast scoring Skyler managed score kills two matches ended up taking first place Three fliersAlan Cartier Lany Driskill Wayne McDaniel made sixth round 5-1 records would decided based would lose match first McDaniel Driskill squared off first Driskill coming out ahead scoring kill 30 seconds Alan flew against Larry winning again quick kill So Alan Cartier took first place defeating Driskill twice first time first round top three fliers used Fox Mark 7 Combat Speciairather ironic since Fox has recently discontinued making However says John Lowry Fox next year will see introduction Mark 8 CH Electronics headquarters light weight weed trimmer conversions -J Engines trom alt rigltl Honda WOOl I lIOcO JO Ilte 25 Bones indodo switch harness battery $000 postage & handlingAll Cii $11995 McCulloch 20/32 llomelito 25/30 Ryobi 20 4c/3t 2c ignitionS $18995 Hondo GX3t are fully Oop hbad in5 kit od3o i35i Seo oseserviceable 5OehmigOnto, 53n PeOmtce taOs mo5mants mtfles Lbo I,. 500 yrnflat155w10000 $9995 HD neplaceneol ignition Bosch plag cap Saclns based engines $14495 HD replaceneol ignition Syncro Spoor Bosch cap $12495 Zenoob 0-45 002 Z440 Quick Mount Syscro SpoOr Ignition Hand starts slOwor/smOOlben idle baSer top end Reguinos no machining Mann mere million parts aed acceeserlen available Send $2B tar price let newaletlee Piper Pawnee Use Pawnee training sport aerobatics towing gliders camera plafform application requiring low wing loading large fuselage Features 2 piece fiberglass cowl 2 piece wing wood construction Photo instructions book Adjustable Engine mount box variety engine applications Transportable Unique wing joiner allows quick removal wings ARF Disassembled model transport shown left IHILI WE Q Formedy AIRTRONICS Specialty Division 1578 Osage Street San Marcos CA 92069Phone 760-744-1553Fax 760-744-2133 AvaIlable Leaalng flabby Dealers Contact Wlsyle WIngs Dealer Inquines InvIted il whytevvings/Itiunocom December1998 101 Span 90 Area 1115 sq Weight 11 14 lbs Power 108 two-stroke 30 four-stroke LIGHTING SYSTEMS THE ORIGINALS. Still Best RAM 01 Adj Flash Nay Lights 9V NEW 94 span w/ wing light conn $2995 RAM 02 Strobe Light 9V adjustable flash rate 1995 RAM 03 Landing Li9hts 48V receiver controlled 3995 RAM 04 Mars Rotating Beacon 9V adjustable rate 1995 RAM 06 Sky Lights 18 Li9ht Set 72-9V 94 best way fly night 2995 RAM 14Big Airplane Navigation Lights 9V 168 span non flashing2495 RAM 15Non Flash Nay Lights 9e NEW 94 span wi wing light conn1495 RAM 16Econo Landing Lights 9V servo controlled brightestl1995 RAM 23Real Strobe Li9ht 3V brightest2995 RAM 65 T6 Lg Scale Lighting 72-9V Comb #s 04 14 & 16 100 span 5995 0 SEE YOUR DEALER S SEND STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR RAM INFO unavailable locally aend check money order full credit card coat item plus $400 l$500 foreigni immediate shipment include full address UPS Sorry no COD cRam 229B E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073

Author: I. Taib


Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/12
Page Numbers: 90, 91, 92, 94, 99, 101

CONTROL LINE COMBAT .aa THOSE WHO DIDNT make out Muncie Nats year missed almost perfect Combat flying weather no rain moderate temperatures toward end week just enough wind keep us cool some surprises spectacular matches third consecutive year Fox sponsored unofficial Super Slow event held Sunday before official events began First prize Fox 35 Stunt 17 entries biggest Combat event Nats Since airplane allowed low-key event manner airplane could attach 35 Stunt usedfoamies Fast Slow old Flite Streaks Czech-built F2D models few midairs matches long highest-scoring match very first Joe Kresnak Jr scored 901 points taking four cuts 200 bonus safety points 50 points winning 251 seconds airtime couple fliers did manage break speed limit notably James Mears Henry Nelson Stock Fox 35 Stunts dont usually fly fast could score two cuts staying out midairs did well final results Henry Nelson 2262 points Krystal King 2197 points Larry Davis 2027 points Charles Abbot 1990 points Official events began Monday morning Slow Combat requires airplanes fiveinch nose moments 24-inch total length suction fuel feed makes Slow 90 Model Aviation Don Cranfills airplane flies through Chuck Clines shedding right wing streamer bladder full fuel Don Cranfill pits airplane easy waysifting down Design former world champion Loet Wakkerman Krystal Kings mother Jeanine pined daughter Note Skyler Skelleys streamer still attached Krystals Driskill Light Hawk variant AME power Something unusual Will Rogers Flite Streak took second place Slow Combat Power Fox Mark 3 Combat Special Mears belicrank fuel shutoff uses length music wire spring Shown armed-for-launch position Wayne McDaniel Texas paired against Muncie native Bob Craig F2D Bob ended up taking first place December 1998 91 Combat demanding event prepare hard tanks used often leak break crashes fliers now use relatively inexpensive ready-to-fly airplanes Mejzlik Modellbau Czech Republic Slow Combat airplane designed Joe McKinzie sports tough papercovered foam leading edge pioneered Russians Most fliers using Nelsons odd Fox Wylie showing up Slow Combat small speed advantages translate large tactical advantages everyone tries go fast airplanes fuel feed systems will allow Props used included excellent APC 79 x 6 Master Airscrew Scimitar 8 x 6 new molded Bolly 85 x 6 latter works just fine seems strong enough take rpm dished out Nelson about 25000 Fast trim also relatively inexpensive under $2 apiece Matches Junior event held end Open rounds As previous two years rivals Skyler Skelley Tennessee Krystal King Arkansas has progressedthey can now take Open fliers Krystal particular flies very aggressively will giving men tough time coming years final match ended spectacular low-level midair Skyler winning air time Open Bob Mears Roy Krupa two losses flew third fourth places Mears scored two cuts involved midair sheared off half-inch off tips Bolly prop Bobs engine continued run another two three minutes before finally quitting giving him third place final match first place Andy Mears flew high-aspect-ratio Predator Nelson nose against Will 92 Model Aviation * b Larry Scarinzi examines Will Rogers Fast Combat model all- Andy Mears Lubbock TX fuels up Driskill Light Hawk before 12A wood design years ago called Darkside Combat match placed fourth Driskill first Longtime flying buddies Phil Cartier left Gil Reedy right prepare airplanes Fast Combat Phils son Alan took first place David Decker Anderson IN Boomerang built innovative Combat designer builder Doc Passen Covering patchwork Solarfilm U FREE CST Savers Club Membership system purchase pay shippit Save over $30 now plus IOZ orders next yearl Wood Skinned Wings 5250 aa DA&V U U Composite Skinned Wings 5285 U Complete systems inctode Reliable Gent vacuum pump rated 24 iWhg 2-year guarantee regulator assemkiy auki vacuum pmssum bagging kit supplies applicatiOn CST pays shipping creoplete systems shipped via UPS groand VtSA MC Am En DiscOver •-ito U U_____________ E Molded Parts 5275 Deluxe Systems 5310 NEW Ventun Vacuum Generator farAir Compressors Only $3070 Visit Web Site wwwcstsalescom U U WW mposite Structure Technology P 0 8ox622DeptJU Tehachapi CA 53581-0622 Technical Support 805-822-4162 Foic 805-822-4121 Rogers flying Flue Streak built Sterling kit Fox Mark 3 exhaust notes two engines blatantly differentthe Nelson screaming away 20000 rpm Mark 3 its wood prop doing maybe 16000 Andy lot faster Will quickly scored first cut Unfortunately Wills entire streamer Slow Combat kill just another 100 points outright win What followed breathtaldng exhibition close following Andy now run away wherever went Will tail lasted good three minutes Andys superior speed did prevent Will scoring cut Will eventually crashed Andy put later know 10 20 years think youve gotten really good Flite Streak gets tail never lets go 1hA started Wednesday morning Larry Driskill perhaps enthusiastic proponent hA Combat brought least dozen airplanes flew week allowing others try out fly practice matches New hA year VA mark II engine imported Russia Driskill new version sports strengthened rod among other things Larry selling engines together head accepted Nelson plug very reasonable $65 quite few new VAs use AME 049s also used couple Cox Tee Dees two fliers used Larry Driskills distinctive Lite Hawk design Larry keeps updating design sells kit builds very quickly easily repaired now new way build Bob Mears told built last batch using 3MTM77 spray contact cement major construction Using method claims can get Lite Hawk air within four hours opening kit box inside circle /2A actually faster Fast Combat because short lines consensus seems line length should increased 40 feet 42 feet make same Mouse Race main weakness event getting engines startedeven best Y2As finicky dont start first flip bigger engines Most matches decided air time few cuts scored Jr/Sr category Skyler Krystal joined Gordon Wheeler Peoria IL Skyler ended up taking first place Krystal second last matches among Texans Don Cranfill Larry Driskill Bob Mears three fliers experienced loss though Mears round behind Continued page 99 Tachometers help maximize engines rpm test out different props fuels find slow reliable idle oneGloBees Digital Tachometeralso increases safety savings Uniquely sensitive GloBee tachometer takes accurate readings comfortable distance spinning prop Its power source standard 9V battery. available anywhere lower price watch batteries other tachs require Whether use 2- 3- 4-bladed props youll able measure rpm 10-99990 rpm range bV pressing just button Simply press once turn unit read 2-bladed props twice 3-bladed props three times 4-bladed props four times turn unit oft After four minutes shuts off automatically conserve battery power Uses readily available standard 9V battery Takes accurate readings comfortable distance prop large highly visible 1-1/2 tall LCD display shows readings clearly direct sunlight Get high-tech tach GloBee take engine its personal best location dealer nearest please call 1 -800-682-8948 ext 041 8M Measure rpm safely GloBees Digital Tachometer takes accurate readings up 50% farther prop other tachometers *1ZZ0MPAb 06 vdEv hogh GREA PlANtS MODE D 5 R 90 ORS COMPAN PD 902 Champag6 826 902 hobbe dig bee 94 Model Aviation ynright lnn7314n001 CL Combat/Taib Continued page 94 next-to-last match Driskill Mears put really good show Since practice partners have flown other hundreds times know others moves make sure match would decided air airplanes launched simultaneously scored cut Driskill scored kill last match between Larry Driskill Don Cranfill Again airplanes launched simultaneously arrangement Don managed score cut Larry Larry came back kill result spectacular midair makes two wins Larry three years Don took second Bob Mears third F2D held Thursday form Combat originated England evolved Europe Consequently rules quite different American forms Combat 25cc 15 cuin motors specified two airplanes allowed per pilot per match time Russian equipment dominates inexpensive ready built airplanes Czech Republic used almost exclusively Before actual flying began morning vote taken among fliers decision made limit flier airplane per match F2D rules allow one-minute starting period matches began simultaneous launches Don Cranfill did something Ive never seen beforefly matches help pitmen stooge launching airplane called Louita would start engine during starting period walk out center put safety thong Upon signal launch would simply yank lines airplane would take off good matches some strange occurrences such Skyler Skelley flew against Roy Krupa F2D two Juniors flew against Open contestants two got line tangle midair Skylers engine stopped Roys engine kept going pulling Skylers airplane along two airplanes continued orbit around other good 20 seconds getting lower lower Skylers airplane actually hitting ground three times before Rays finally pancaked Muncie local Bob Craig took field first time years built own copies Russian designs using dense extruded foam surprised himself taking home first prize match first second between Don Cranfill Bob Craig Engineering brings famount P38 kit comes complete ce1lent power featu ring Fox 1-lemi Head 46 BBRCright lefthand engines proper rotation true scale1 decals 3 blade props $54995 R4L Also Fox 60 Ring RH LH $13995 Fox74 Ring RH LI-I $15995 Send SASE moredetails Engineering1 N5338 County 5 Plymouth1 WI 53073 Fax Phont 920 8939675 December1998 99 vest nero- Kit #159 Ningspan 62 Wing Area 675 sq Flying Weight 5 5-1/2 Channels 4 Engine 2-Stroke 32 45 4-Stroke 40 56 lvi lOWESTpu liox 5154 Hotart 114 800 348-3497 PRODUCTS CO INC E-MAIL kits@midwestproductscom Craig flooded engine could get started About three minutes match obvious Bob did manage launch hed have practically no chance win point Don informed Event Director Center Marshal Roy Glenn wanted refly saying didnt feel could accept win like refly went Bobs favor Dons down line got snagged Bobs face airplane crashed did manage relaunch get line tangle shortly afterward both airplanes hitting ground So Bob Craig took first place Don Cranfill second Larry Skelley Skylers dad third Fast Combat kill reigns supreme Cutting string taking entire streamer considered outright win matches dont last very long rule airplanes fastest no fuel-tank restrictions high-pressure bladder tanks used allows wide-open venturis fastest airplanes equipped Fox Mark 7s Nelson 36s easily hit 125 mph turn dime end 60-foot lines very fast indeed Will Rogers brought out some airplanes everyone getting cameras out Back early mid 80s Texans anyway flying very light allwood airplane called Force Wills airplane own take design called Darkside see use Nats 1998 especially Mark 3s Y&O propellers real treat Some contests consist midair after midair trash barrels filled brim others very clean latter Kills scored matches very often less 30 seconds Skyler Krystal again vied Junior title agreement going fly F2D airplanes 52-foot lines using Fast scoring Skyler managed score kills two matches ended up taking first place Three fliersAlan Cartier Lany Driskill Wayne McDaniel made sixth round 5-1 records would decided based would lose match first McDaniel Driskill squared off first Driskill coming out ahead scoring kill 30 seconds Alan flew against Larry winning again quick kill So Alan Cartier took first place defeating Driskill twice first time first round top three fliers used Fox Mark 7 Combat Speciairather ironic since Fox has recently discontinued making However says John Lowry Fox next year will see introduction Mark 8 CH Electronics headquarters light weight weed trimmer conversions -J Engines trom alt rigltl Honda WOOl I lIOcO JO Ilte 25 Bones indodo switch harness battery $000 postage & handlingAll Cii $11995 McCulloch 20/32 llomelito 25/30 Ryobi 20 4c/3t 2c ignitionS $18995 Hondo GX3t are fully Oop hbad in5 kit od3o i35i Seo oseserviceable 5OehmigOnto, 53n PeOmtce taOs mo5mants mtfles Lbo I,. 500 yrnflat155w10000 $9995 HD neplaceneol ignition Bosch plag cap Saclns based engines $14495 HD replaceneol ignition Syncro Spoor Bosch cap $12495 Zenoob 0-45 002 Z440 Quick Mount Syscro SpoOr Ignition Hand starts slOwor/smOOlben idle baSer top end Reguinos no machining Mann mere million parts aed acceeserlen available Send $2B tar price let newaletlee Piper Pawnee Use Pawnee training sport aerobatics towing gliders camera plafform application requiring low wing loading large fuselage Features 2 piece fiberglass cowl 2 piece wing wood construction Photo instructions book Adjustable Engine mount box variety engine applications Transportable Unique wing joiner allows quick removal wings ARF Disassembled model transport shown left IHILI WE Q Formedy AIRTRONICS Specialty Division 1578 Osage Street San Marcos CA 92069Phone 760-744-1553Fax 760-744-2133 AvaIlable Leaalng flabby Dealers Contact Wlsyle WIngs Dealer Inquines InvIted il whytevvings/Itiunocom December1998 101 Span 90 Area 1115 sq Weight 11 14 lbs Power 108 two-stroke 30 four-stroke LIGHTING SYSTEMS THE ORIGINALS. Still Best RAM 01 Adj Flash Nay Lights 9V NEW 94 span w/ wing light conn $2995 RAM 02 Strobe Light 9V adjustable flash rate 1995 RAM 03 Landing Li9hts 48V receiver controlled 3995 RAM 04 Mars Rotating Beacon 9V adjustable rate 1995 RAM 06 Sky Lights 18 Li9ht Set 72-9V 94 best way fly night 2995 RAM 14Big Airplane Navigation Lights 9V 168 span non flashing2495 RAM 15Non Flash Nay Lights 9e NEW 94 span wi wing light conn1495 RAM 16Econo Landing Lights 9V servo controlled brightestl1995 RAM 23Real Strobe Li9ht 3V brightest2995 RAM 65 T6 Lg Scale Lighting 72-9V Comb #s 04 14 & 16 100 span 5995 0 SEE YOUR DEALER S SEND STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR RAM INFO unavailable locally aend check money order full credit card coat item plus $400 l$500 foreigni immediate shipment include full address UPS Sorry no COD cRam 229B E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073

Author: I. Taib


Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/12
Page Numbers: 90, 91, 92, 94, 99, 101

CONTROL LINE COMBAT .aa THOSE WHO DIDNT make out Muncie Nats year missed almost perfect Combat flying weather no rain moderate temperatures toward end week just enough wind keep us cool some surprises spectacular matches third consecutive year Fox sponsored unofficial Super Slow event held Sunday before official events began First prize Fox 35 Stunt 17 entries biggest Combat event Nats Since airplane allowed low-key event manner airplane could attach 35 Stunt usedfoamies Fast Slow old Flite Streaks Czech-built F2D models few midairs matches long highest-scoring match very first Joe Kresnak Jr scored 901 points taking four cuts 200 bonus safety points 50 points winning 251 seconds airtime couple fliers did manage break speed limit notably James Mears Henry Nelson Stock Fox 35 Stunts dont usually fly fast could score two cuts staying out midairs did well final results Henry Nelson 2262 points Krystal King 2197 points Larry Davis 2027 points Charles Abbot 1990 points Official events began Monday morning Slow Combat requires airplanes fiveinch nose moments 24-inch total length suction fuel feed makes Slow 90 Model Aviation Don Cranfills airplane flies through Chuck Clines shedding right wing streamer bladder full fuel Don Cranfill pits airplane easy waysifting down Design former world champion Loet Wakkerman Krystal Kings mother Jeanine pined daughter Note Skyler Skelleys streamer still attached Krystals Driskill Light Hawk variant AME power Something unusual Will Rogers Flite Streak took second place Slow Combat Power Fox Mark 3 Combat Special Mears belicrank fuel shutoff uses length music wire spring Shown armed-for-launch position Wayne McDaniel Texas paired against Muncie native Bob Craig F2D Bob ended up taking first place December 1998 91 Combat demanding event prepare hard tanks used often leak break crashes fliers now use relatively inexpensive ready-to-fly airplanes Mejzlik Modellbau Czech Republic Slow Combat airplane designed Joe McKinzie sports tough papercovered foam leading edge pioneered Russians Most fliers using Nelsons odd Fox Wylie showing up Slow Combat small speed advantages translate large tactical advantages everyone tries go fast airplanes fuel feed systems will allow Props used included excellent APC 79 x 6 Master Airscrew Scimitar 8 x 6 new molded Bolly 85 x 6 latter works just fine seems strong enough take rpm dished out Nelson about 25000 Fast trim also relatively inexpensive under $2 apiece Matches Junior event held end Open rounds As previous two years rivals Skyler Skelley Tennessee Krystal King Arkansas has progressedthey can now take Open fliers Krystal particular flies very aggressively will giving men tough time coming years final match ended spectacular low-level midair Skyler winning air time Open Bob Mears Roy Krupa two losses flew third fourth places Mears scored two cuts involved midair sheared off half-inch off tips Bolly prop Bobs engine continued run another two three minutes before finally quitting giving him third place final match first place Andy Mears flew high-aspect-ratio Predator Nelson nose against Will 92 Model Aviation * b Larry Scarinzi examines Will Rogers Fast Combat model all- Andy Mears Lubbock TX fuels up Driskill Light Hawk before 12A wood design years ago called Darkside Combat match placed fourth Driskill first Longtime flying buddies Phil Cartier left Gil Reedy right prepare airplanes Fast Combat Phils son Alan took first place David Decker Anderson IN Boomerang built innovative Combat designer builder Doc Passen Covering patchwork Solarfilm U FREE CST Savers Club Membership system purchase pay shippit Save over $30 now plus IOZ orders next yearl Wood Skinned Wings 5250 aa DA&V U U Composite Skinned Wings 5285 U Complete systems inctode Reliable Gent vacuum pump rated 24 iWhg 2-year guarantee regulator assemkiy auki vacuum pmssum bagging kit supplies applicatiOn CST pays shipping creoplete systems shipped via UPS groand VtSA MC Am En DiscOver •-ito U U_____________ E Molded Parts 5275 Deluxe Systems 5310 NEW Ventun Vacuum Generator farAir Compressors Only $3070 Visit Web Site wwwcstsalescom U U WW mposite Structure Technology P 0 8ox622DeptJU Tehachapi CA 53581-0622 Technical Support 805-822-4162 Foic 805-822-4121 Rogers flying Flue Streak built Sterling kit Fox Mark 3 exhaust notes two engines blatantly differentthe Nelson screaming away 20000 rpm Mark 3 its wood prop doing maybe 16000 Andy lot faster Will quickly scored first cut Unfortunately Wills entire streamer Slow Combat kill just another 100 points outright win What followed breathtaldng exhibition close following Andy now run away wherever went Will tail lasted good three minutes Andys superior speed did prevent Will scoring cut Will eventually crashed Andy put later know 10 20 years think youve gotten really good Flite Streak gets tail never lets go 1hA started Wednesday morning Larry Driskill perhaps enthusiastic proponent hA Combat brought least dozen airplanes flew week allowing others try out fly practice matches New hA year VA mark II engine imported Russia Driskill new version sports strengthened rod among other things Larry selling engines together head accepted Nelson plug very reasonable $65 quite few new VAs use AME 049s also used couple Cox Tee Dees two fliers used Larry Driskills distinctive Lite Hawk design Larry keeps updating design sells kit builds very quickly easily repaired now new way build Bob Mears told built last batch using 3MTM77 spray contact cement major construction Using method claims can get Lite Hawk air within four hours opening kit box inside circle /2A actually faster Fast Combat because short lines consensus seems line length should increased 40 feet 42 feet make same Mouse Race main weakness event getting engines startedeven best Y2As finicky dont start first flip bigger engines Most matches decided air time few cuts scored Jr/Sr category Skyler Krystal joined Gordon Wheeler Peoria IL Skyler ended up taking first place Krystal second last matches among Texans Don Cranfill Larry Driskill Bob Mears three fliers experienced loss though Mears round behind Continued page 99 Tachometers help maximize engines rpm test out different props fuels find slow reliable idle oneGloBees Digital Tachometeralso increases safety savings Uniquely sensitive GloBee tachometer takes accurate readings comfortable distance spinning prop Its power source standard 9V battery. available anywhere lower price watch batteries other tachs require Whether use 2- 3- 4-bladed props youll able measure rpm 10-99990 rpm range bV pressing just button Simply press once turn unit read 2-bladed props twice 3-bladed props three times 4-bladed props four times turn unit oft After four minutes shuts off automatically conserve battery power Uses readily available standard 9V battery Takes accurate readings comfortable distance prop large highly visible 1-1/2 tall LCD display shows readings clearly direct sunlight Get high-tech tach GloBee take engine its personal best location dealer nearest please call 1 -800-682-8948 ext 041 8M Measure rpm safely GloBees Digital Tachometer takes accurate readings up 50% farther prop other tachometers *1ZZ0MPAb 06 vdEv hogh GREA PlANtS MODE D 5 R 90 ORS COMPAN PD 902 Champag6 826 902 hobbe dig bee 94 Model Aviation ynright lnn7314n001 CL Combat/Taib Continued page 94 next-to-last match Driskill Mears put really good show Since practice partners have flown other hundreds times know others moves make sure match would decided air airplanes launched simultaneously scored cut Driskill scored kill last match between Larry Driskill Don Cranfill Again airplanes launched simultaneously arrangement Don managed score cut Larry Larry came back kill result spectacular midair makes two wins Larry three years Don took second Bob Mears third F2D held Thursday form Combat originated England evolved Europe Consequently rules quite different American forms Combat 25cc 15 cuin motors specified two airplanes allowed per pilot per match time Russian equipment dominates inexpensive ready built airplanes Czech Republic used almost exclusively Before actual flying began morning vote taken among fliers decision made limit flier airplane per match F2D rules allow one-minute starting period matches began simultaneous launches Don Cranfill did something Ive never seen beforefly matches help pitmen stooge launching airplane called Louita would start engine during starting period walk out center put safety thong Upon signal launch would simply yank lines airplane would take off good matches some strange occurrences such Skyler Skelley flew against Roy Krupa F2D two Juniors flew against Open contestants two got line tangle midair Skylers engine stopped Roys engine kept going pulling Skylers airplane along two airplanes continued orbit around other good 20 seconds getting lower lower Skylers airplane actually hitting ground three times before Rays finally pancaked Muncie local Bob Craig took field first time years built own copies Russian designs using dense extruded foam surprised himself taking home first prize match first second between Don Cranfill Bob Craig Engineering brings famount P38 kit comes complete ce1lent power featu ring Fox 1-lemi Head 46 BBRCright lefthand engines proper rotation true scale1 decals 3 blade props $54995 R4L Also Fox 60 Ring RH LH $13995 Fox74 Ring RH LI-I $15995 Send SASE moredetails Engineering1 N5338 County 5 Plymouth1 WI 53073 Fax Phont 920 8939675 December1998 99 vest nero- Kit #159 Ningspan 62 Wing Area 675 sq Flying Weight 5 5-1/2 Channels 4 Engine 2-Stroke 32 45 4-Stroke 40 56 lvi lOWESTpu liox 5154 Hotart 114 800 348-3497 PRODUCTS CO INC E-MAIL kits@midwestproductscom Craig flooded engine could get started About three minutes match obvious Bob did manage launch hed have practically no chance win point Don informed Event Director Center Marshal Roy Glenn wanted refly saying didnt feel could accept win like refly went Bobs favor Dons down line got snagged Bobs face airplane crashed did manage relaunch get line tangle shortly afterward both airplanes hitting ground So Bob Craig took first place Don Cranfill second Larry Skelley Skylers dad third Fast Combat kill reigns supreme Cutting string taking entire streamer considered outright win matches dont last very long rule airplanes fastest no fuel-tank restrictions high-pressure bladder tanks used allows wide-open venturis fastest airplanes equipped Fox Mark 7s Nelson 36s easily hit 125 mph turn dime end 60-foot lines very fast indeed Will Rogers brought out some airplanes everyone getting cameras out Back early mid 80s Texans anyway flying very light allwood airplane called Force Wills airplane own take design called Darkside see use Nats 1998 especially Mark 3s Y&O propellers real treat Some contests consist midair after midair trash barrels filled brim others very clean latter Kills scored matches very often less 30 seconds Skyler Krystal again vied Junior title agreement going fly F2D airplanes 52-foot lines using Fast scoring Skyler managed score kills two matches ended up taking first place Three fliersAlan Cartier Lany Driskill Wayne McDaniel made sixth round 5-1 records would decided based would lose match first McDaniel Driskill squared off first Driskill coming out ahead scoring kill 30 seconds Alan flew against Larry winning again quick kill So Alan Cartier took first place defeating Driskill twice first time first round top three fliers used Fox Mark 7 Combat Speciairather ironic since Fox has recently discontinued making However says John Lowry Fox next year will see introduction Mark 8 CH Electronics headquarters light weight weed trimmer conversions -J Engines trom alt rigltl Honda WOOl I lIOcO JO Ilte 25 Bones indodo switch harness battery $000 postage & handlingAll Cii $11995 McCulloch 20/32 llomelito 25/30 Ryobi 20 4c/3t 2c ignitionS $18995 Hondo GX3t are fully Oop hbad in5 kit od3o i35i Seo oseserviceable 5OehmigOnto, 53n PeOmtce taOs mo5mants mtfles Lbo I,. 500 yrnflat155w10000 $9995 HD neplaceneol ignition Bosch plag cap Saclns based engines $14495 HD replaceneol ignition Syncro Spoor Bosch cap $12495 Zenoob 0-45 002 Z440 Quick Mount Syscro SpoOr Ignition Hand starts slOwor/smOOlben idle baSer top end Reguinos no machining Mann mere million parts aed acceeserlen available Send $2B tar price let newaletlee Piper Pawnee Use Pawnee training sport aerobatics towing gliders camera plafform application requiring low wing loading large fuselage Features 2 piece fiberglass cowl 2 piece wing wood construction Photo instructions book Adjustable Engine mount box variety engine applications Transportable Unique wing joiner allows quick removal wings ARF Disassembled model transport shown left IHILI WE Q Formedy AIRTRONICS Specialty Division 1578 Osage Street San Marcos CA 92069Phone 760-744-1553Fax 760-744-2133 AvaIlable Leaalng flabby Dealers Contact Wlsyle WIngs Dealer Inquines InvIted il whytevvings/Itiunocom December1998 101 Span 90 Area 1115 sq Weight 11 14 lbs Power 108 two-stroke 30 four-stroke LIGHTING SYSTEMS THE ORIGINALS. Still Best RAM 01 Adj Flash Nay Lights 9V NEW 94 span w/ wing light conn $2995 RAM 02 Strobe Light 9V adjustable flash rate 1995 RAM 03 Landing Li9hts 48V receiver controlled 3995 RAM 04 Mars Rotating Beacon 9V adjustable rate 1995 RAM 06 Sky Lights 18 Li9ht Set 72-9V 94 best way fly night 2995 RAM 14Big Airplane Navigation Lights 9V 168 span non flashing2495 RAM 15Non Flash Nay Lights 9e NEW 94 span wi wing light conn1495 RAM 16Econo Landing Lights 9V servo controlled brightestl1995 RAM 23Real Strobe Li9ht 3V brightest2995 RAM 65 T6 Lg Scale Lighting 72-9V Comb #s 04 14 & 16 100 span 5995 0 SEE YOUR DEALER S SEND STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR RAM INFO unavailable locally aend check money order full credit card coat item plus $400 l$500 foreigni immediate shipment include full address UPS Sorry no COD cRam 229B E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073

Author: I. Taib


Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/12
Page Numbers: 90, 91, 92, 94, 99, 101

CONTROL LINE COMBAT .aa THOSE WHO DIDNT make out Muncie Nats year missed almost perfect Combat flying weather no rain moderate temperatures toward end week just enough wind keep us cool some surprises spectacular matches third consecutive year Fox sponsored unofficial Super Slow event held Sunday before official events began First prize Fox 35 Stunt 17 entries biggest Combat event Nats Since airplane allowed low-key event manner airplane could attach 35 Stunt usedfoamies Fast Slow old Flite Streaks Czech-built F2D models few midairs matches long highest-scoring match very first Joe Kresnak Jr scored 901 points taking four cuts 200 bonus safety points 50 points winning 251 seconds airtime couple fliers did manage break speed limit notably James Mears Henry Nelson Stock Fox 35 Stunts dont usually fly fast could score two cuts staying out midairs did well final results Henry Nelson 2262 points Krystal King 2197 points Larry Davis 2027 points Charles Abbot 1990 points Official events began Monday morning Slow Combat requires airplanes fiveinch nose moments 24-inch total length suction fuel feed makes Slow 90 Model Aviation Don Cranfills airplane flies through Chuck Clines shedding right wing streamer bladder full fuel Don Cranfill pits airplane easy waysifting down Design former world champion Loet Wakkerman Krystal Kings mother Jeanine pined daughter Note Skyler Skelleys streamer still attached Krystals Driskill Light Hawk variant AME power Something unusual Will Rogers Flite Streak took second place Slow Combat Power Fox Mark 3 Combat Special Mears belicrank fuel shutoff uses length music wire spring Shown armed-for-launch position Wayne McDaniel Texas paired against Muncie native Bob Craig F2D Bob ended up taking first place December 1998 91 Combat demanding event prepare hard tanks used often leak break crashes fliers now use relatively inexpensive ready-to-fly airplanes Mejzlik Modellbau Czech Republic Slow Combat airplane designed Joe McKinzie sports tough papercovered foam leading edge pioneered Russians Most fliers using Nelsons odd Fox Wylie showing up Slow Combat small speed advantages translate large tactical advantages everyone tries go fast airplanes fuel feed systems will allow Props used included excellent APC 79 x 6 Master Airscrew Scimitar 8 x 6 new molded Bolly 85 x 6 latter works just fine seems strong enough take rpm dished out Nelson about 25000 Fast trim also relatively inexpensive under $2 apiece Matches Junior event held end Open rounds As previous two years rivals Skyler Skelley Tennessee Krystal King Arkansas has progressedthey can now take Open fliers Krystal particular flies very aggressively will giving men tough time coming years final match ended spectacular low-level midair Skyler winning air time Open Bob Mears Roy Krupa two losses flew third fourth places Mears scored two cuts involved midair sheared off half-inch off tips Bolly prop Bobs engine continued run another two three minutes before finally quitting giving him third place final match first place Andy Mears flew high-aspect-ratio Predator Nelson nose against Will 92 Model Aviation * b Larry Scarinzi examines Will Rogers Fast Combat model all- Andy Mears Lubbock TX fuels up Driskill Light Hawk before 12A wood design years ago called Darkside Combat match placed fourth Driskill first Longtime flying buddies Phil Cartier left Gil Reedy right prepare airplanes Fast Combat Phils son Alan took first place David Decker Anderson IN Boomerang built innovative Combat designer builder Doc Passen Covering patchwork Solarfilm U FREE CST Savers Club Membership system purchase pay shippit Save over $30 now plus IOZ orders next yearl Wood Skinned Wings 5250 aa DA&V U U Composite Skinned Wings 5285 U Complete systems inctode Reliable Gent vacuum pump rated 24 iWhg 2-year guarantee regulator assemkiy auki vacuum pmssum bagging kit supplies applicatiOn CST pays shipping creoplete systems shipped via UPS groand VtSA MC Am En DiscOver •-ito U U_____________ E Molded Parts 5275 Deluxe Systems 5310 NEW Ventun Vacuum Generator farAir Compressors Only $3070 Visit Web Site wwwcstsalescom U U WW mposite Structure Technology P 0 8ox622DeptJU Tehachapi CA 53581-0622 Technical Support 805-822-4162 Foic 805-822-4121 Rogers flying Flue Streak built Sterling kit Fox Mark 3 exhaust notes two engines blatantly differentthe Nelson screaming away 20000 rpm Mark 3 its wood prop doing maybe 16000 Andy lot faster Will quickly scored first cut Unfortunately Wills entire streamer Slow Combat kill just another 100 points outright win What followed breathtaldng exhibition close following Andy now run away wherever went Will tail lasted good three minutes Andys superior speed did prevent Will scoring cut Will eventually crashed Andy put later know 10 20 years think youve gotten really good Flite Streak gets tail never lets go 1hA started Wednesday morning Larry Driskill perhaps enthusiastic proponent hA Combat brought least dozen airplanes flew week allowing others try out fly practice matches New hA year VA mark II engine imported Russia Driskill new version sports strengthened rod among other things Larry selling engines together head accepted Nelson plug very reasonable $65 quite few new VAs use AME 049s also used couple Cox Tee Dees two fliers used Larry Driskills distinctive Lite Hawk design Larry keeps updating design sells kit builds very quickly easily repaired now new way build Bob Mears told built last batch using 3MTM77 spray contact cement major construction Using method claims can get Lite Hawk air within four hours opening kit box inside circle /2A actually faster Fast Combat because short lines consensus seems line length should increased 40 feet 42 feet make same Mouse Race main weakness event getting engines startedeven best Y2As finicky dont start first flip bigger engines Most matches decided air time few cuts scored Jr/Sr category Skyler Krystal joined Gordon Wheeler Peoria IL Skyler ended up taking first place Krystal second last matches among Texans Don Cranfill Larry Driskill Bob Mears three fliers experienced loss though Mears round behind Continued page 99 Tachometers help maximize engines rpm test out different props fuels find slow reliable idle oneGloBees Digital Tachometeralso increases safety savings Uniquely sensitive GloBee tachometer takes accurate readings comfortable distance spinning prop Its power source standard 9V battery. available anywhere lower price watch batteries other tachs require Whether use 2- 3- 4-bladed props youll able measure rpm 10-99990 rpm range bV pressing just button Simply press once turn unit read 2-bladed props twice 3-bladed props three times 4-bladed props four times turn unit oft After four minutes shuts off automatically conserve battery power Uses readily available standard 9V battery Takes accurate readings comfortable distance prop large highly visible 1-1/2 tall LCD display shows readings clearly direct sunlight Get high-tech tach GloBee take engine its personal best location dealer nearest please call 1 -800-682-8948 ext 041 8M Measure rpm safely GloBees Digital Tachometer takes accurate readings up 50% farther prop other tachometers *1ZZ0MPAb 06 vdEv hogh GREA PlANtS MODE D 5 R 90 ORS COMPAN PD 902 Champag6 826 902 hobbe dig bee 94 Model Aviation ynright lnn7314n001 CL Combat/Taib Continued page 94 next-to-last match Driskill Mears put really good show Since practice partners have flown other hundreds times know others moves make sure match would decided air airplanes launched simultaneously scored cut Driskill scored kill last match between Larry Driskill Don Cranfill Again airplanes launched simultaneously arrangement Don managed score cut Larry Larry came back kill result spectacular midair makes two wins Larry three years Don took second Bob Mears third F2D held Thursday form Combat originated England evolved Europe Consequently rules quite different American forms Combat 25cc 15 cuin motors specified two airplanes allowed per pilot per match time Russian equipment dominates inexpensive ready built airplanes Czech Republic used almost exclusively Before actual flying began morning vote taken among fliers decision made limit flier airplane per match F2D rules allow one-minute starting period matches began simultaneous launches Don Cranfill did something Ive never seen beforefly matches help pitmen stooge launching airplane called Louita would start engine during starting period walk out center put safety thong Upon signal launch would simply yank lines airplane would take off good matches some strange occurrences such Skyler Skelley flew against Roy Krupa F2D two Juniors flew against Open contestants two got line tangle midair Skylers engine stopped Roys engine kept going pulling Skylers airplane along two airplanes continued orbit around other good 20 seconds getting lower lower Skylers airplane actually hitting ground three times before Rays finally pancaked Muncie local Bob Craig took field first time years built own copies Russian designs using dense extruded foam surprised himself taking home first prize match first second between Don Cranfill Bob Craig Engineering brings famount P38 kit comes complete ce1lent power featu ring Fox 1-lemi Head 46 BBRCright lefthand engines proper rotation true scale1 decals 3 blade props $54995 R4L Also Fox 60 Ring RH LH $13995 Fox74 Ring RH LI-I $15995 Send SASE moredetails Engineering1 N5338 County 5 Plymouth1 WI 53073 Fax Phont 920 8939675 December1998 99 vest nero- Kit #159 Ningspan 62 Wing Area 675 sq Flying Weight 5 5-1/2 Channels 4 Engine 2-Stroke 32 45 4-Stroke 40 56 lvi lOWESTpu liox 5154 Hotart 114 800 348-3497 PRODUCTS CO INC E-MAIL kits@midwestproductscom Craig flooded engine could get started About three minutes match obvious Bob did manage launch hed have practically no chance win point Don informed Event Director Center Marshal Roy Glenn wanted refly saying didnt feel could accept win like refly went Bobs favor Dons down line got snagged Bobs face airplane crashed did manage relaunch get line tangle shortly afterward both airplanes hitting ground So Bob Craig took first place Don Cranfill second Larry Skelley Skylers dad third Fast Combat kill reigns supreme Cutting string taking entire streamer considered outright win matches dont last very long rule airplanes fastest no fuel-tank restrictions high-pressure bladder tanks used allows wide-open venturis fastest airplanes equipped Fox Mark 7s Nelson 36s easily hit 125 mph turn dime end 60-foot lines very fast indeed Will Rogers brought out some airplanes everyone getting cameras out Back early mid 80s Texans anyway flying very light allwood airplane called Force Wills airplane own take design called Darkside see use Nats 1998 especially Mark 3s Y&O propellers real treat Some contests consist midair after midair trash barrels filled brim others very clean latter Kills scored matches very often less 30 seconds Skyler Krystal again vied Junior title agreement going fly F2D airplanes 52-foot lines using Fast scoring Skyler managed score kills two matches ended up taking first place Three fliersAlan Cartier Lany Driskill Wayne McDaniel made sixth round 5-1 records would decided based would lose match first McDaniel Driskill squared off first Driskill coming out ahead scoring kill 30 seconds Alan flew against Larry winning again quick kill So Alan Cartier took first place defeating Driskill twice first time first round top three fliers used Fox Mark 7 Combat Speciairather ironic since Fox has recently discontinued making However says John Lowry Fox next year will see introduction Mark 8 CH Electronics headquarters light weight weed trimmer conversions -J Engines trom alt rigltl Honda WOOl I lIOcO JO Ilte 25 Bones indodo switch harness battery $000 postage & handlingAll Cii $11995 McCulloch 20/32 llomelito 25/30 Ryobi 20 4c/3t 2c ignitionS $18995 Hondo GX3t are fully Oop hbad in5 kit od3o i35i Seo oseserviceable 5OehmigOnto, 53n PeOmtce taOs mo5mants mtfles Lbo I,. 500 yrnflat155w10000 $9995 HD neplaceneol ignition Bosch plag cap Saclns based engines $14495 HD replaceneol ignition Syncro Spoor Bosch cap $12495 Zenoob 0-45 002 Z440 Quick Mount Syscro SpoOr Ignition Hand starts slOwor/smOOlben idle baSer top end Reguinos no machining Mann mere million parts aed acceeserlen available Send $2B tar price let newaletlee Piper Pawnee Use Pawnee training sport aerobatics towing gliders camera plafform application requiring low wing loading large fuselage Features 2 piece fiberglass cowl 2 piece wing wood construction Photo instructions book Adjustable Engine mount box variety engine applications Transportable Unique wing joiner allows quick removal wings ARF Disassembled model transport shown left IHILI WE Q Formedy AIRTRONICS Specialty Division 1578 Osage Street San Marcos CA 92069Phone 760-744-1553Fax 760-744-2133 AvaIlable Leaalng flabby Dealers Contact Wlsyle WIngs Dealer Inquines InvIted il whytevvings/Itiunocom December1998 101 Span 90 Area 1115 sq Weight 11 14 lbs Power 108 two-stroke 30 four-stroke LIGHTING SYSTEMS THE ORIGINALS. Still Best RAM 01 Adj Flash Nay Lights 9V NEW 94 span w/ wing light conn $2995 RAM 02 Strobe Light 9V adjustable flash rate 1995 RAM 03 Landing Li9hts 48V receiver controlled 3995 RAM 04 Mars Rotating Beacon 9V adjustable rate 1995 RAM 06 Sky Lights 18 Li9ht Set 72-9V 94 best way fly night 2995 RAM 14Big Airplane Navigation Lights 9V 168 span non flashing2495 RAM 15Non Flash Nay Lights 9e NEW 94 span wi wing light conn1495 RAM 16Econo Landing Lights 9V servo controlled brightestl1995 RAM 23Real Strobe Li9ht 3V brightest2995 RAM 65 T6 Lg Scale Lighting 72-9V Comb #s 04 14 & 16 100 span 5995 0 SEE YOUR DEALER S SEND STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR RAM INFO unavailable locally aend check money order full credit card coat item plus $400 l$500 foreigni immediate shipment include full address UPS Sorry no COD cRam 229B E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073

Author: I. Taib


Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/12
Page Numbers: 90, 91, 92, 94, 99, 101

CONTROL LINE COMBAT .aa THOSE WHO DIDNT make out Muncie Nats year missed almost perfect Combat flying weather no rain moderate temperatures toward end week just enough wind keep us cool some surprises spectacular matches third consecutive year Fox sponsored unofficial Super Slow event held Sunday before official events began First prize Fox 35 Stunt 17 entries biggest Combat event Nats Since airplane allowed low-key event manner airplane could attach 35 Stunt usedfoamies Fast Slow old Flite Streaks Czech-built F2D models few midairs matches long highest-scoring match very first Joe Kresnak Jr scored 901 points taking four cuts 200 bonus safety points 50 points winning 251 seconds airtime couple fliers did manage break speed limit notably James Mears Henry Nelson Stock Fox 35 Stunts dont usually fly fast could score two cuts staying out midairs did well final results Henry Nelson 2262 points Krystal King 2197 points Larry Davis 2027 points Charles Abbot 1990 points Official events began Monday morning Slow Combat requires airplanes fiveinch nose moments 24-inch total length suction fuel feed makes Slow 90 Model Aviation Don Cranfills airplane flies through Chuck Clines shedding right wing streamer bladder full fuel Don Cranfill pits airplane easy waysifting down Design former world champion Loet Wakkerman Krystal Kings mother Jeanine pined daughter Note Skyler Skelleys streamer still attached Krystals Driskill Light Hawk variant AME power Something unusual Will Rogers Flite Streak took second place Slow Combat Power Fox Mark 3 Combat Special Mears belicrank fuel shutoff uses length music wire spring Shown armed-for-launch position Wayne McDaniel Texas paired against Muncie native Bob Craig F2D Bob ended up taking first place December 1998 91 Combat demanding event prepare hard tanks used often leak break crashes fliers now use relatively inexpensive ready-to-fly airplanes Mejzlik Modellbau Czech Republic Slow Combat airplane designed Joe McKinzie sports tough papercovered foam leading edge pioneered Russians Most fliers using Nelsons odd Fox Wylie showing up Slow Combat small speed advantages translate large tactical advantages everyone tries go fast airplanes fuel feed systems will allow Props used included excellent APC 79 x 6 Master Airscrew Scimitar 8 x 6 new molded Bolly 85 x 6 latter works just fine seems strong enough take rpm dished out Nelson about 25000 Fast trim also relatively inexpensive under $2 apiece Matches Junior event held end Open rounds As previous two years rivals Skyler Skelley Tennessee Krystal King Arkansas has progressedthey can now take Open fliers Krystal particular flies very aggressively will giving men tough time coming years final match ended spectacular low-level midair Skyler winning air time Open Bob Mears Roy Krupa two losses flew third fourth places Mears scored two cuts involved midair sheared off half-inch off tips Bolly prop Bobs engine continued run another two three minutes before finally quitting giving him third place final match first place Andy Mears flew high-aspect-ratio Predator Nelson nose against Will 92 Model Aviation * b Larry Scarinzi examines Will Rogers Fast Combat model all- Andy Mears Lubbock TX fuels up Driskill Light Hawk before 12A wood design years ago called Darkside Combat match placed fourth Driskill first Longtime flying buddies Phil Cartier left Gil Reedy right prepare airplanes Fast Combat Phils son Alan took first place David Decker Anderson IN Boomerang built innovative Combat designer builder Doc Passen Covering patchwork Solarfilm U FREE CST Savers Club Membership system purchase pay shippit Save over $30 now plus IOZ orders next yearl Wood Skinned Wings 5250 aa DA&V U U Composite Skinned Wings 5285 U Complete systems inctode Reliable Gent vacuum pump rated 24 iWhg 2-year guarantee regulator assemkiy auki vacuum pmssum bagging kit supplies applicatiOn CST pays shipping creoplete systems shipped via UPS groand VtSA MC Am En DiscOver •-ito U U_____________ E Molded Parts 5275 Deluxe Systems 5310 NEW Ventun Vacuum Generator farAir Compressors Only $3070 Visit Web Site wwwcstsalescom U U WW mposite Structure Technology P 0 8ox622DeptJU Tehachapi CA 53581-0622 Technical Support 805-822-4162 Foic 805-822-4121 Rogers flying Flue Streak built Sterling kit Fox Mark 3 exhaust notes two engines blatantly differentthe Nelson screaming away 20000 rpm Mark 3 its wood prop doing maybe 16000 Andy lot faster Will quickly scored first cut Unfortunately Wills entire streamer Slow Combat kill just another 100 points outright win What followed breathtaldng exhibition close following Andy now run away wherever went Will tail lasted good three minutes Andys superior speed did prevent Will scoring cut Will eventually crashed Andy put later know 10 20 years think youve gotten really good Flite Streak gets tail never lets go 1hA started Wednesday morning Larry Driskill perhaps enthusiastic proponent hA Combat brought least dozen airplanes flew week allowing others try out fly practice matches New hA year VA mark II engine imported Russia Driskill new version sports strengthened rod among other things Larry selling engines together head accepted Nelson plug very reasonable $65 quite few new VAs use AME 049s also used couple Cox Tee Dees two fliers used Larry Driskills distinctive Lite Hawk design Larry keeps updating design sells kit builds very quickly easily repaired now new way build Bob Mears told built last batch using 3MTM77 spray contact cement major construction Using method claims can get Lite Hawk air within four hours opening kit box inside circle /2A actually faster Fast Combat because short lines consensus seems line length should increased 40 feet 42 feet make same Mouse Race main weakness event getting engines startedeven best Y2As finicky dont start first flip bigger engines Most matches decided air time few cuts scored Jr/Sr category Skyler Krystal joined Gordon Wheeler Peoria IL Skyler ended up taking first place Krystal second last matches among Texans Don Cranfill Larry Driskill Bob Mears three fliers experienced loss though Mears round behind Continued page 99 Tachometers help maximize engines rpm test out different props fuels find slow reliable idle oneGloBees Digital Tachometeralso increases safety savings Uniquely sensitive GloBee tachometer takes accurate readings comfortable distance spinning prop Its power source standard 9V battery. available anywhere lower price watch batteries other tachs require Whether use 2- 3- 4-bladed props youll able measure rpm 10-99990 rpm range bV pressing just button Simply press once turn unit read 2-bladed props twice 3-bladed props three times 4-bladed props four times turn unit oft After four minutes shuts off automatically conserve battery power Uses readily available standard 9V battery Takes accurate readings comfortable distance prop large highly visible 1-1/2 tall LCD display shows readings clearly direct sunlight Get high-tech tach GloBee take engine its personal best location dealer nearest please call 1 -800-682-8948 ext 041 8M Measure rpm safely GloBees Digital Tachometer takes accurate readings up 50% farther prop other tachometers *1ZZ0MPAb 06 vdEv hogh GREA PlANtS MODE D 5 R 90 ORS COMPAN PD 902 Champag6 826 902 hobbe dig bee 94 Model Aviation ynright lnn7314n001 CL Combat/Taib Continued page 94 next-to-last match Driskill Mears put really good show Since practice partners have flown other hundreds times know others moves make sure match would decided air airplanes launched simultaneously scored cut Driskill scored kill last match between Larry Driskill Don Cranfill Again airplanes launched simultaneously arrangement Don managed score cut Larry Larry came back kill result spectacular midair makes two wins Larry three years Don took second Bob Mears third F2D held Thursday form Combat originated England evolved Europe Consequently rules quite different American forms Combat 25cc 15 cuin motors specified two airplanes allowed per pilot per match time Russian equipment dominates inexpensive ready built airplanes Czech Republic used almost exclusively Before actual flying began morning vote taken among fliers decision made limit flier airplane per match F2D rules allow one-minute starting period matches began simultaneous launches Don Cranfill did something Ive never seen beforefly matches help pitmen stooge launching airplane called Louita would start engine during starting period walk out center put safety thong Upon signal launch would simply yank lines airplane would take off good matches some strange occurrences such Skyler Skelley flew against Roy Krupa F2D two Juniors flew against Open contestants two got line tangle midair Skylers engine stopped Roys engine kept going pulling Skylers airplane along two airplanes continued orbit around other good 20 seconds getting lower lower Skylers airplane actually hitting ground three times before Rays finally pancaked Muncie local Bob Craig took field first time years built own copies Russian designs using dense extruded foam surprised himself taking home first prize match first second between Don Cranfill Bob Craig Engineering brings famount P38 kit comes complete ce1lent power featu ring Fox 1-lemi Head 46 BBRCright lefthand engines proper rotation true scale1 decals 3 blade props $54995 R4L Also Fox 60 Ring RH LH $13995 Fox74 Ring RH LI-I $15995 Send SASE moredetails Engineering1 N5338 County 5 Plymouth1 WI 53073 Fax Phont 920 8939675 December1998 99 vest nero- Kit #159 Ningspan 62 Wing Area 675 sq Flying Weight 5 5-1/2 Channels 4 Engine 2-Stroke 32 45 4-Stroke 40 56 lvi lOWESTpu liox 5154 Hotart 114 800 348-3497 PRODUCTS CO INC E-MAIL kits@midwestproductscom Craig flooded engine could get started About three minutes match obvious Bob did manage launch hed have practically no chance win point Don informed Event Director Center Marshal Roy Glenn wanted refly saying didnt feel could accept win like refly went Bobs favor Dons down line got snagged Bobs face airplane crashed did manage relaunch get line tangle shortly afterward both airplanes hitting ground So Bob Craig took first place Don Cranfill second Larry Skelley Skylers dad third Fast Combat kill reigns supreme Cutting string taking entire streamer considered outright win matches dont last very long rule airplanes fastest no fuel-tank restrictions high-pressure bladder tanks used allows wide-open venturis fastest airplanes equipped Fox Mark 7s Nelson 36s easily hit 125 mph turn dime end 60-foot lines very fast indeed Will Rogers brought out some airplanes everyone getting cameras out Back early mid 80s Texans anyway flying very light allwood airplane called Force Wills airplane own take design called Darkside see use Nats 1998 especially Mark 3s Y&O propellers real treat Some contests consist midair after midair trash barrels filled brim others very clean latter Kills scored matches very often less 30 seconds Skyler Krystal again vied Junior title 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